The art and science of cooking, grilling & smoking meats and most foods is presented. I project live demonstrations via Zoom from my home. Every aspect of this art form is presented - including various types of equipment & fuels, spice rubs, meats, cooking times and temperatures, techniques, sauces, serving and party ideas. You will learn to grill and smoke almost anything with confidence. Your family & friends will be amazed with your skills!

Would you like to increase your breathing capacity and flexibility, improve your energy level, meet stress with greater resilience, feel and sleep better? Anyone can achieve these outcomes by greatly improving breathing quality. By following the innovative, simple, easy, safe and pleasurable Feldenkrais Method® and ABM lessons, based on program “Breathing for Life”, you increase the mobility, awareness of your rib cage, spine, sternum, lungs, diaphragm – all parts that need to be available for breathing. New patterns will be formed in your brain, leading to positive transformation in breathing and movement, greater peace of mind, clarity of thinking.

Tossing balls toward a target is the oldest game known to man. Eventually this game came to be known as Bocce. No portrayal of Italy is complete without an image of people playing bocce in a town square. Come learn to play Bocce at the courts of The John Pirelli Lodge (The Italian Club) located at 2625 County Line Rd, Beavercreek, Ohio. 45430, where people of all ages, nationalities, and athletic ability are welcome.

ADDITIONAL FEE:There is a one time fee of $10.00.

For 65 years, American Peace Corps volunteers have ventured forth and devoted two or more years of their lives to developing countries around the world. This seminar will feature several guest speakers telling their stories of service, travel, adventure, heartache, and success. There will be new speakers, mostly from new countries other than those explored in spring of 2025. Count on hearing moving tales of human connections that changed the volunteers´ lives and have enriched our country as well.

From the Romantics to the contemporary poetry scene poets have always been inspired by nature. We will read lots of poems with the theme of nature.

The five vital signs that measure a person’s health are blood pressure, body temperature, breathing rate, heart rate, and pain. However another vital sign that is becoming clinically recognized as a critical indicator of health is walking speed. In a recent meta-analysis review, walking speed was a highly accurate predictor of life expectancy than just age or gender. In fact, walking speed predicted other health indicators such as cognitive function, mental, and physical well-being. Within this series we will explore a set of studies scientists used to make these claims and what we can do to live longer, healthier lives.

This seminar introduces participants to the fundamentals of using stock options as part of an investment strategy. The course explores the potential benefits and risks of using put and call options to supplement income, increase returns, and protect stock positions from significant losses. Participants will also learn how limit orders can be used effectively when buying and selling stocks or options. Instruction will include short YouTube videos and demonstrations using the Fidelity Investments trading platform to illustrate portfolio management concepts. Guided discussion will focus on building a personalized investment portfolio and practicing hypothetical trades in a structured, educational environment.