Find Joy in the New Year with CV Adult School Classes
Mykel Dicus offers a new Flow and Flair class at the Castro Valley Senior Center through Castro Valley Adult & Career Education.
Given the continuing pandemic, we probably don’t need the added stress of New Year’s resolutions. However, everyone wants something to look forward to! Castro Valley Adult & Career Education (CVACE) has a variety of new classes to help you find joy, stay healthy, and meet new friends.
Be Able to Handle Home Repairs Yourself
magine yourself as the next HGTV star! CVACE is offering an exciting new “Your Home” series to give you confidence and hands-on experience in handling repairs. Zach Petit is a licensed contractor who will be teaching this series, which will help both homeowners and renters learn the basics of repairs, electricity, plumbing, and when to call a professional. Take one or all three in the series to save money and stress.
Learn a Language
Did you know Mandarin is the 2nd most spoken language in the world after English? CVACE is offering a new Chinese language class taught by a certified teacher who is a native-speaker with a Masters in Education. Students will learn to make small talk about personal details such as name, family, and more. This class will be offered on Zoom, so you can bring Beijing to your living room! CVACE will also offer their ever popular Spanish classes at different levels in person at their Castro Valley campus. Engage your brain and make new friends!
Move More and Sleep Better
Feeling a little achy but not up for an aerobics class? CVACE offers a variety of exercise classes for all fitness levels. New is a flag dance class called Flow and Flair. This fun class gets people out of their heads and into their bodies and is accessible to students in a walker or wheelchair. CVACE will also offer its popular pilates and yoga classes, as well as a brand new Volleyball class. Pair an exercise class with “Sweet Dreams Are Made of This.” This class, taught by a nutritionist, will help you make changes to get more restorative sleep. Movement and sleep are key components to good mood.
Make Friends and Engage Your Mind
Whether you want to bake macarons, understand your Apple devices, or plan your living trust, CVACE has a class for you. Make the most of 2022! Visit www.cvadult.org or contact Castro Valley Adult & Career Education at (510) 886-1000 to learn more and sign up for classes before they fill. Classes begin the week of January 18th!