February 07, 2003

Life Center to host speaker series, computer and fitness classes

Life Center trains computer-savvy seniors

The spring schedule at California State University, Sacramento's Life Center offers a variety of introductory computer classes for seniors. All classes will be held at the Life Center in the University's historic Julia Morgan House at 3731 T St.

Computer classes require an initial network sign-up fee of $40, in addition to individual course fees. Classes include:

• "Introduction to Computing," a two-week class offered noon-2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 25-March 6. The cost is $20.
• "Introduction to Windows," a four-week class offered 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, Feb. 24-March 19. The cost is $35.
• "Introduction to the Internet," a three-week class offered noon-2 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, Feb. 24-March 12. A second session is offered at the same times April 21-May 7. The cost is $35.
• "Introduction to Word Processing," a four-week class offered noon-2 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, April 8-May 6. The cost is $35.
  

For additional information call the Life Center at (916) 227-5518. Media
information is available by calling the CSUS public affairs office at (916) 278-6156.

Free speaker forums featured at Life Center

Free Friday afternoon speaker forums are offered this spring at California State University, Sacramento's Life Center. All forums will be held from
noon to 1 p.m. at the University's Life Center in the historic Julia Morgan House at 3731 T St.
Forums include:

• February 14, "Heart Healthy Talk for Valentine's Day," Brad Stockert, CSUS physical therapy professor.
• March 14, "Reflexology: Pain Relief and Energy," Marie Wilson, licensed massage therapist, Life Enrichment Center.
• April 11, "Anaerobic and Aerobic Exercise in Aging," Rafael Escamilla, CSUS physical therapy professor.
• May 9, "Stress Management," Kathy Martinez, CSUS recreation and leisure studies lecturer.
  

For additional information call the Life Center at (916) 227-5518. Media
information is available by calling the CSUS public affairs office at (916) 278-6156.

Seniors build muscle at Life Center

A variety of wellness classes are available for seniors this spring at California State University, Sacramento's Life Center. Classes are held at the University's Life Center in the historic Julia Morgan House at 3731 T St.

Wellness classes include:

• "Balance & Fall Risk Reduction," a seven-week course offered 2-3 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays starting March 10. A second session is offered 10:45-11:45 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning March 11. The cost is $95.
• "Stretching and Strengthening," an ongoing class offered 7:30-8:30 a.m., 8:45-9:45 a.m., 10-11 a.m. and 11:05 a.m.-12:05 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The cost is $40 per month.
• "Circuit Machines," an ongoing class offered 4:30-5:30 p.m. and
  6:30-7:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. The cost is $45 per month.
• "Tai Chi," an ongoing class offered 1:30-3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The cost is $25 per month.
• "Yoga," an ongoing class offered 12:15-1:15 p.m. on Mondays and
  8:15-9:15 a.m. on Tuesdays. The cost is $20 per month.
• "Fitness for Life - Exercise for Challenged Older Adults," an ongoing class offered 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  

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