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20 | OHCC LIVING | FEBRUARY 2025 | Monthly Events Aqua Fitness Classes: The Recreation Department offers Water Exercise Classes with Leesa Singer. Tuesday and Thursdays, 9 to 10 am, enjoy Functional Aqua. Dual Depth Aqua will be on Fridays, 9 to 10 am. Info: Leesa Singer, (760) 689-0352. Free Swim Lessons: The Swim & Wellness Club offers FREE swim lessons to club members. Are you a beginner who may be fearful of water? Maybe you just want a refresher in proper form or breathing techniques. An advanced swimmer might want to learn to do a flip turn. We have both male and female instructors who are experienced at all levels. They listen and proceed at whatever pace is right for you. Info: Ken Krueger at k2krueger@yahoo.com or Robin Ryan at robinryan.a@gmail.com. See you at the pool! Parkinson's Support: Our Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month at the Clubhouse at 3 pm in the Majorca Room. We are a growing group of those with Parkinson's and their Caretakers. By sharing your challenges and successes with others on the same journey, we help each other find strategies for coping with Parkinson's. We offer participation in a walking group, weekend ping pong, an outside dance group, outside exercise groups and our social activities of Happy Hours and get-togethers! Please come join us and share this positive Support Group interaction and make new friends! Info: Georgia Palmer-Lazar, (805) 276-0875. Easy Yoga: Easy Yoga is offered by resident Jody McDonough via video. Come and join her class to rejuvenate your spirit, mind and body. Bring an exercise mat, small pillow and towel. Classes are held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 8:30 to 9:30 am. This is a free class. Info: Jody, (760) 653-8198 or jodyzm@gmail.com. Gentle Yoga: Gentle yoga is free class led by OHCC resident Anna Grinshpun. Anna is certified yoga instructor and has been teaching yoga since 2004. The class is held Tuesdays, 10 to 11:15 am and Thursdays, 3:30 to 4:45 pm. The class emphasizes full body stretching with deep breathing and some meditation. The results of practice will bring your body into alignment and to a peaceful state. Please bring a yoga mat and a large towel/light blanket for a start. Info: Anna Grinshpun, (614)-352-5575 or anna0150@me.com. Oil Painting: Discover the joy of painting and creative connection with our Oil Painting Group! Meeting Mondays, 9 am to 12 noon, this cooperative gathering is perfect for oil and acrylic painters looking to share ideas, exchange constructive feedback, and inspire each other. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, you'll find a supportive community ready to help you refine your craft. Bring your supplies, your creativity, and join us for an enriching morning of artistic growth and camaraderie! Info: Lily Christiansen at (949) 697-6608 or Karin Leszinski at (760) 681-8340. Bowling: Bowling is a great sport for seniors. Nice people bowl. New League for OHCC residents starts right away. Scores are adjusted, so you need not be a good bowler. Join the fun. Info: Hal Stephens, (760) 295-6266. Morning Exercise Class: This is a resident led, free class. Bring light weights, a mat and a TheraBand. Join us Mondays and Fridays, 8 am, in Abravanel Hall. Info: Kathy Thornton at mikeandkath@mtkt.com. Glass Class: Tuesdays, 1 to 3 pm and Thursdays, 10 am to 12:30 pm. Tuesday is Fused Glass class and Thursday is Stained Glass class. Info on stained glass: Jo Marr at (619) 992-4697 or jo.linda.marr@gmail.com. Info on fused glass: Vickie Foster at victoriatfoster@yahoo.com. Stretch and Balance: This is a video led class held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9 to 10 am. This class helps develop strength, stability, and balance. This class is FREE. Tai Chi Class: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 to 10 am. Join us to improve balance, increase strength and reduce stress. This is a video led class and is FREE. OHCC Drum Circle: Saturdays, 11 am to 12 pm, you can join a Drum Circle in the Clubhouse. Meet with us for a rhythmic, meditative experience with percussion instruments. No experience is necessary. Our group is led by resident and professional musician/ drummer, Keith Thompson. You don't even need a drum but if you have one, bring it. There is no charge. We meet in various locations, so check the schedule or ask at the front desk for venue location. Info: ohccdrumcircle@gmail.com. Sunday Bunco: Our Bunco group plays on the first Sunday at the Clubhouse each month. Players meet in the Mykonos Room, 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Each player brings $5 contribution to the prize money and something to share (like a snack, or beverage). Info: Debbie Cea at (760) 815-1596 or ceafamily@cox.net. All are welcome. Come join us! Stained Glass Class: The class will be every Thursday for six weeks, 10 am to 12:30 pm. Info: Jo Marr at jo.linda.marr@ gmail.com Plant-Based Potluckers Discover the joy of healthy, delicious eating with the OHCC Plant-Based Potluckers! Join us for monthly gatherings where we share creative, plant-based dishes and explore the benefits of a plant-powered lifestyle. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or simply curious, all are welcome. Learn more and get inspired at oceanhillsliving.com/plant-based-potluckers Art Explorations with Laurie Sheahan Wednesdays, 1 to 3 pm in the Art Room. Art educator Laurie Sheahan specializes in creative and academic art explorations in mixed-media as well as one-on-one art instruction for students that want to improve their drawing and/or painting skills. An encouraging time and place for students to grow confidence with art making while making special connections with like-minded people. Info: Laurie at (818) 625-9191.