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MAH JONGG 5:30 p.m., Thursdays Stop by for a challenging and fun evening playing the American version of Mah Jongg. SAHAJA MEDITATION 6:30 p.m., Mondays, May 4, June 1, July 6 If you are a beginner or have never attended one of these classes, please arrive at 6:30 for instruction. Class starts at 7. These classes are offered free of charge or obligation. No reservations are required. GERMAN CONVERSATION GROUP 7:30 p.m., Monday, May 11 Practice your German conversation. All levels welcome. FRENCH CONVERSATION 7 p.m., Thursdays, May 21, June 18 SENIORS YIN YOGA 2 p.m., Thursdays, May 21, June 18, July 16 Monette Shuttleworth from the Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh leads this monthly program of slow-paced and meditative yoga. Yin Yoga emphasizes passive postures held for several minutes at a time, with muscles in a relaxed state. INTRODUCTION TO SILAT 6:30 p.m., Mondays, May 11, June 8, July 13 Instructor Adam Kripke will introduce you to Silat Tuo, an ancient 1,500-year-old Indonesian martial art practiced for both its self- defense applications as well as its benefits to one’s mind, body, and spirit. This is an introduction to the art, focusing on the health and spiritual benefits and movements instead of the martial art applications. CELEBRATING OUR CITIZEN SOLDIERS 7 p.m., Tuesdays, May 5, June 2, July 7 Monthly through September, this program examines the memoirs and stories of our servicemembers of WWII. Each session will contain a brief lecture and time to discuss the suggested reading. WRITE OR DIE: SCIENCE FICTION, FANTASY & HORROR WRITING AND CRITIQUE GROUP 6:45 p.m., Tuesdays, May 26, June 23 Meetings are free to attend and open to the public. The group includes experienced writers and newcomers. INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE GROUPS AARP DRIVERS SAFETY CLASS 10 a.m., Friday, May 15 This one-day safety course is designed especially for drivers age 50 and older. This class is for people who have taken the full course within the past three years. Register at 412.531.1912 ext. 209. Space is limited. If you have questions, call instructor, John Spavaro, at 412.531.5690. It is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers (payable at class by check to AARP). 10 WARNING SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 10 Judy Grayhack, PhD, CCC-SLP, Director of Rehabilitation at West Penn Hospital and an educator with the Alzheimer’s Association® Greater PA Chapter, will talk about 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s. SLOVAK HERITAGE 7 p.m., Mondays, May 4 , June 1 May: “A Slovak Republic” June: “The Immigrant Experience at Ellis Island” MT. LEBANON CONVERSATION SALON 10 a.m., Tuesdays, May 5, June 2, July 7 Stop in to talk about current events and issues with friends and neighbors. CONVERSATIONAL CHINESE AND CHINESE CULTURE 7 p.m., Thursdays Practice your conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome. KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP 10 a.m., Wednesdays, May 6, 20; June 3, 17; July 1, 15 ITALIAN CONVERSATION 10 a.m., Thursdays All levels welcome. MORNING SPANISH LITERATURE & CONVERSATION GROUP 10 a.m., Wednesdays Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. All levels welcome. FRANCOPHONE LITERATURE & CULTURE 10 a.m., Wednesdays, May 6, June 3 Read and discuss in French the modern and classical writers of the Francophone world. New members welcome. COLORING 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays, May 12, 26; June 9, 23; July 14 Adult coloring is one of the most popular ways to relax and express creativity. All supplies and coloring pages provided, but feel free to bring your own coloring books. PAWS TO RELAX 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays, May 19, June 16, July 21 Seniors and intellectually disabled adults and their caregivers can enjoy an hour of petting and dog loving with Therapy Dogs International. Continued on next page > MT. LEBANON ❘ SPRING 2020 53