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Astronomy Series: #1 Introduction to the Night Sky
Get ready to unlock the secrets above your head! In this engaging session, you’ll discover how to tell at a glance whether that bright dot is a twinkling star or a wandering planet—no telescope required. Learn why stars paint the sky in different colors, find out why they sometimes bunch together in dazzling groups, and see how far your eyes can reach into the cosmos. We’ll answer all your biggest “What’s that?” sky questions, from spotting the closest planets to identifying the farthest object visible without any equipment. -
Astronomy Series: #2 Star Gazing and Constellations
Get ready to travel through the night sky! In this lively session, you’ll not only meet the constellations and hear the epic myths behind them. Discover how to pick out twinkling planets, dazzling constellations, bustling star clusters, glowing star-forming regions, and the magnificent Milky Way. We’ll unravel what each of these cosmic wonders really is and how they dance across the sky together. -
Astronomy Series: #3 Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star (Star Formation)
Have you ever looked up on a clear night and wonder—what exactly is a star? Why do stars shimmer in so many dazzling colors? Join Jerry Krassner and journey through the life story of stars: from their birth inside giant clouds of cosmic gas, through their glowing prime, to their spectacular or peaceful endings depending on their size. You’ll discover why stars twinkle, how they form star clusters, and what causes their colorful variety. Whether stars end their lives in brilliant supernova fireworks or quietly fade into white dwarfs, we’ll unravel these stellar secrets in an easy-to-follow way! -
Astronomy Series: #4 Measuring Distance in the Universe
Get ready for a journey across space and time as we uncover humanity’s quest to measure the universe! This engaging course takes you on a whirlwind tour of how people figured out the distances to planets, stars, and galaxies. You’ll discover how ancient Greeks used geometry and lunar eclipses, how Renaissance astronomers harnessed the telescope and planetary parallax, and how 20th-century scientists relied on pulsating stars and exploding supernovae to map the vast cosmos. Along the way, you’ll see how each leap in measurement not only shrank or expanded our sense of the universe, but also rewrote our ideas about its past and its astonishing future. -
Astronomy Series: #5 A Fast History of Everything
Embark on a cosmic adventure with Jerry Krassner as we explore the wonders of the universe! In this lively course, we'll unravel the mysteries of what the universe is made of, how it all began, and the fascinating theories—old and new—that try to make sense of it all. From ancient Hebrew and Greek insights to dazzling ideas from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, right up to today's cutting-edge discoveries, you'll see how our picture of the cosmos has changed through the ages. We'll touch on mind-bending concepts like relativity and quantum theory. -
Hypnosis Series: #1 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis
Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. Please bring a small pillow to class. In a relaxed state, allow kind and healthy suggestions to enter your mind to help you achieve your goals via Zoom. Reinforcement audio file is strongly recommended and is available for purchase for $10. Website: www.hypnosiscounselingcenter.com -
Hypnosis Series: #2 Lose Weight with Hypnosis
Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. Please bring a small pillow to class. In a relaxed state, allow kind and healthy suggestions to enter your mind to help you achieve your goals via Zoom. Reinforcement audio file is strongly recommended and available for purchase for $10. Website: www.hypnosiscounselingcenter.com -
Hypnosis Series: #3 Reduce Stress with Hypnosis
Most of us have some type of stress in our lives. This class focuses on how to identify and deal with stress in a healthy manner. Utilizing varied relaxation techniques, learn to cope with different pressures in your life via Zoom. Reinforcement audio file is strongly recommended and available for purchase for $10. Website: www.hypnosiscounselingcenter.com -
Learn to Play Mah Jongg with Christine
What is Mah Jongg? Mah Jongg is a four-player Chinese tile game that blends skill, strategy, and chance, with the goal of forming winning tile sets similar to rummy. Originating in mid-1800s Shanghai and possibly evolving from older card games, it was initially a form of gambling. The game reached America in the 1920s through Joseph Park Babcock, who marketed it as an exotic, upscale pastime embraced by wealthy women—though its complex rules limited wider appeal. In 1937, a group of Jewish American women simplified and standardized the rules, creating the American version and founding the National Mah Jongg League, which still oversees rules, publishes yearly winning hands, and organizes tournaments nationwide. Understanding its history brings new appreciation for the game’s enduring popularity. Why learn Mah Jongg? Because learning Mah Jongg today is not just learning the rules but it’s a chance to develop strategic thinking, enjoy in-person interaction, and step away from screens for a few hours. Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, a social outlet, or a mental challenge, this is your chance to learn this timeless and fun game with Christine. She will teach you the basics and grasp Mah Jongg’s unique blend of skill, chance and strategy. Sign up today to reserve your spot and the chance to win a Mah Jongg tile set to take home on the final night!!