What is the Seniors
Program?
Since 1973, Santa Rosa Junior College has offered a select number of noncredit classes designed for senior members of our community as a part of a program of lifelong learning. Class activities offer seniors a wide range of options depending on their abilities and interests. Classes provide activities that maintain physical, cognitive, social, and emotional health. Specific topics include exercise/stress reduction, arts and crafts, autobiographical writing, music appreciation, discussion of important current issues, and other topics of special interest to older adults.
Classes are held at senior centers, retirement communities, and convalescent hospitals during the fall and spring semesters as well as the summer session.
Whom does it serve?
SRJC’s Older Adult program courses are designed for and directed at the needs of the typical senior citizen. Regardless of their living arrangement or cognitive ability, the College brings the courses to students at convenient times and sites. Classes are open to anyone regardless of age (You don’t need to be a senior citizen.) who can benefit from class activities.
Who are the
instructors?
The over 80 Seniors Program instructors are SRJC faculty trained in their particular field, and who possess an understanding of the learning needs of older adults. Many of our teaching staff are noted specialists in their fields of instruction.
What classes
are available and where?
The SRJC Older Adult Program is offered in these cities:
Cloverdale
Forestville
Guerneville
Healdsburg
Petaluma
Rohnert Park
Santa Rosa
Sebastopol
Sonoma
Windsor
Exercise & Stress Reduction
Classes are designed to strengthen and enhance muscles and groups of muscles
not ordinarily used. They are offered to active as well as frail elders.
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Arts
& Crafts
Courses vary according to the abilities and interests of students.
Activities range from rudimentary crafts to challenging watercolor
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Discussion Group
Classes are designed to promote the social and intellectual activities or life of active seniors who mainly live independently and who wish to engage in discussion centered around current events and relevant topics and issues.
Autobiography
These classes are especially designed for active seniors who wish to maintain
and improve their writing skills by exploring their life histories. The
class is also taught online on the Internet. Go to http://online.santarosa.edu
for more information.
Music Appreciation
Instructors lead group activities designed to bring people together in an animated exchange. Piano and/or guitars are used to enhance participation.
Involved Elder
Involved elder classes include a broad range of activities to stimulate the senses and promote physical well-being. Other classes stimulate the intellect through lectures and discussions.
What does it cost?
Seniors Program classes are provided at no cost to students. Some classes, such as arts and crafts, may require students to provide their own supplies.
How to register?
Students may register for a class at any time during a semester. It is not necessary for students to remain in the class for the whole semester. This is referred to as open entry/open exit.
Interested students should go to the class when it meets and register during the class under the direction of the instructor. For more information, call the program office, 527-4533, or e-mail Kelly Mayes or Marlane Spillinger for assistance.
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