LL 505 Discussion Group Description: This course is designed to engage older adults in lively discussions such as consumer issues, current events, healthy aging and literature. A supportive learning community encourages expression of thoughts and feelings, deepening of understanding and openness to new ideas and divergent perspectives. The course develops effective communication skills and enhances the quality of life. Repeatability: Exempt From Repeat Provisions Grading Type: Non-Credit Course Sections listed are for Spring 2025

Sect Days Hours Instructor Location Room Units Status Total Seats Current Enrollment Seats Remaining Date Begin/End Date Final Exam Books 7072 M 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Dungan T Online Online 0.00 Open 50 36 14 01/13-05/19 5/19/2025     Class focuses on LGBTQI history, a Sonoma County timeline. 5672 M 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Davis S Online Online 0.00 Open 50 17 33 01/13-05/19 5/19/2025     Class focuses on exploring the powers of dreamtime. 5510 M 10:00 am - 11:30 am Contardi A Online Online 0.00 Closed 40 40 0 01/13-05/19 5/19/2025     Class focuses on beginning conversational Spanish. This highly participatory course focuses on conversation, emphasizing pronunciation and vocabulary. It provides the knowledge, linguistic structures, and grammar necessary to communicate in Spanish at a basic level. This course is taught mostly in Spanish. 4056 M 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Lefort E Online Online 0.00 Open 50 17 33 01/13-05/19 5/19/2025     Class focuses on Conversational Spanish: This course is designed to encourage adult learners to practice previous Spanish knowledge by talking about daily topics. It is focused on different learning styles. The use of multiple didactic strategies provides rich experiences through ludic, reading, cultural exploration, and dialogue activities. 6083 M 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Bauman R Rohnert Park RP SC 0.00 Open 50 35 15 01/13-05/19 5/19/2025     Class focuses on Beginning German language and culture. This is an introductory class for beginners who would like to learn and speak German. In this class students will explore relevant cultural topics and engage in every day conversational German. 4754 M 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Dides J Sebastopol BURBNK 0.00 Open 40 31 9 01/13-05/19 5/19/2025     Class focuses on The Wisdom Circle. This class utilizes literature from many cultural traditions to motivate discussions of life themes such as importance of friendship, regrets, paths taken, paths not taken, loss, and joy. 5798 T 2:45 pm - 4:45 pm Beeson D Online Online 0.00 Open 50 22 28 01/14-05/20 5/20/2025     Class focuses on Advanced Genealogy-European Migration- why did they come? This course is for the student interested in learning why, where, when, and how their ancestor left their home country and their migration across the continent. Immigration and Emigration records, passenger lists, ships list and ethnic concerns will be explored. Ancestors living in various countries in Europe and Eastern Europe and the push & pull of their lives bringing them to America will be presented. 6533 T 10:15 am - 11:45 am Beeson D Online Online 0.00 Open 35 20 15 01/14-05/20 5/20/2025     Class focuses on Genealogy For Beginners- How to begin your research. This course is for a student preparing to learn about their family’s ancestry. It will cover how to organize and preserve documents, how to use online, as well as offline resources and how to establish a methodology to conduct genealogy research. 5692 T 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Smith B Online Online 0.00 Open 50 25 25 01/14-05/06 5/6/2025     Experience mindfulness through the practice of meditation in each class and connect with others. We will discuss ways to support peace of mind and well-being. 6264 T 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Contardi A Online Online 0.00 Open 40 37 3 01/14-05/20 5/20/2025     Class focuses on intermediate conversational Spanish. 7248 T 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Zimmer R Online Online 0.00 Open 50 23 27 01/14-05/20 5/20/2025     Class focuses on Contemporary Politics. 6779 T 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Beeson D Online Online 0.00 Closed 40 40 0 01/14-05/20 5/20/2025     Class focuses on database TOOLS used in researching Genealogy. This course is for the student interested in finding ancestral information online. The student will learn how to find databases & records and how to analyze them for researching ancestors. 4707 T 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Bauman R Petaluma PET SC 0.00 Ended 40 24 16 01/14-04/15 4/15/2025     Class focuses on The Art of Cinema. This Class provides an introduction to the art of cinema, exploring various aspects of film production, history, theory, and criticism. Through screenings, discussions, readings, and assignments, students will develop analytical skills and a deeper appreciation for the language of film. 4712 T 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Burlison D Online Online 0.00 Open 40 18 22 01/14-05/20 5/20/2025     Class focuses on Banned Book Club. In this class we will be reading and discussing banned books selected by the instructor, as well as learning about the books’ authors. 4132 W 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Smith B Online Online 0.00 Open 50 23 27 01/15-05/07 5/7/2025     Experience mindfulness through the practice of meditation in each class and connect with others. We will discuss ways to support peace of mind and well-being. 6778 W 10:15 am - 11:45 am Beeson D Online Online 0.00 Open 35 19 16 01/15-05/21 5/21/2025     Class focuses on Advanced Genealogy- American Migration- where did my ancestor go? This course is for a student interested in learning the why, where, when, and how their ancestor migrated across the United States. Areas of study include ancestors leaving Germany, the British Isles, Italy, and eastern Europe including those of Jewish ancestry coming to America. Timeline includes before Colonial America through 1960. 5596 W 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Beeson D Online Online 0.00 Open 35 27 8 01/15-05/21 5/21/2025     Class focuses on Roadblocks, Brick walls and DNA- Solve your research. This course is for the student interested in learning about how to work through those problems in genealogy research. The student will present their problem to the class and the class will attempt to solve their roadblock or brick wall. Introduction to Genetic Genealogy and DNA testing will be discussed how to best use results needed to solve roadblocks and brick walls. 4719 W 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eiermann B Rohnert Park RP SC 0.00 Open 30 29 1 01/15-05/21 5/21/2025     Class focuses on Improv for Everyone. Contrary to popular belief, Improv has nothing to do with comic or acting ability. In this class we will learn the joy of building community through non-threatening Improv exercises. It’s all about being playful, having fun and making new friends. This class is not about performing! 4757 W 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Hermes G Online Online 0.00 Open 40 16 24 01/15-05/21 5/21/2025     Class focuses on Aging Gayfully, Introductory Class. Structured curriculum provides LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning) older adults with opportunities to assess personal strengths, plan for aging changes and end-of-life and discover ways to appreciate elderhood. Sharing personal life experiences, delighting in social connection and enjoying humor is encouraged! 5121 Th 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Hermes G Online Online 0.00 Open 50 40 10 01/16-05/22 5/22/2025     Class focuses on aging gayfully. Class provides a safe supportive opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning peers to practice optimal aging strategies, share personal aging experiences and create supportive connections 7029 Th 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Belle S Online Online 0.00 Open 40 36 4 01/16-05/22 5/22/2025     Class focuses on forgiveness and meditation. This class offers forgiveness practices and meditation to resolve past emotional burdens and create more freedom for your life now. Class includes large group discussion, short films, forgiveness practices, meditation and small group breakout rooms. For more information email sbelle@santarosa.edu. 4729 Th 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm Bauman R Rohnert Park RP SC 0.00 Open 40 13 27 01/16-05/22 5/22/2025     Class focuses on The Art of Cinema. This Class provides an introduction to the art of cinema, exploring various aspects of film production, history, theory, and criticism. Through screenings, discussions, readings, and assignments, students will develop analytical skills and a deeper appreciation for the language of film. 6098 F 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Belle S Online Online 0.00 Open 40 30 10 01/17-05/23 5/23/2025     Class focuses on evolving nutrition research to reverse the early stages of Alzheimer's and enhance or restore your brain's ability to think more clearly, enjoy better memory and focus and more balanced moods. Together we will create a plan that you can do at home-tailored to your individual needs. For more information email sbelle@santarosa.edu. 4699 F 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Bauman R Petaluma PET SC 0.00 Open 40 13 27 01/17-05/23 5/23/2025     Class focuses on Vinyl Classics. In this class we will discuss & listen to a variety of Vinyl Record Classics; Classical, Jazz, Rock and World music. 7293 Sat 10:15 am - 11:45 am Beeson D Online Online 0.00 Ended 35 17 18 01/18-02/22 2/22/2025     Class focuses on Genealogy for Beginners- How to begin your research. This course is for a student preparing to learn about their family’s ancestry. It will cover how to organize and preserve documents, using online, i.e., databases as well as offline resources and establishing a methodology to research. 6859 M 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Gonzalez-Blue M Online Online 0.00 Open 50 17 33 01/27-05/19 5/19/2025     Class focuses on Women's Health, Conscious Aging. 4789 W 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Behrs D Petaluma PET SC 0.00 Ended 40 8 32 02/12-04/16 4/16/2025     Class focuses on Exploring Cryptozoology, Myth or Reality. In this class we will explore Cryptozoology, the study of legendary animals. Cryptozoologists gather data on possible sightings and experiences. Have fun exploring myths and data about cryptozoological animals including Bigfoot or Sasquatch, the Jersey Devil, or Lock Ness Monster. 4262 Th 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Contardi A Portables, Roseland SRC691 0.00 Open 30 27 3 03/27-05/22 5/22/2025     Class focuses on beginning Spanish. 4774 T 10:00 am - 11:30 am Faculty Online Online 0.00 Restricted 40 0 40 01/14-05/20 5/20/2025   4713 Th 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Contardi A Portables, Roseland SRC691 0.00 Restricted 30 31 0 03/27-05/22 5/22/2025     Class focuses on intermediate Spanish.