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Current Classes

Welcome! 

1) Read through the catalog to see what interests you. You can also search for classes below using our search tool. All University Express classes are free and either in-person or virtual using Webex. Some of the in-person classes will be livestreamed on-site and you will be able to log on and watch from home. This is the first time we are offering this option. We ask that you please be patient and understanding if issues arise. Be sure to visit us here regularly for the latest schedule and list of recordings!

2) Register for the classes that interest you.

Virtual Classes: Visit our Virtual Classes page to register for the classes you want to virtually attend. You’ll receive an email confirming your registration status after registering. You can call our office for assistance if you do not have internet access.

In-Person Classes: Call the location where the in-person class is offered and reserve your spot ahead of time. Consider making a lunch or dinner reservation too so you can enjoy our Stay Fit Dining meals either before or after the class! Lunch and dinner reservations must be made at least one week in advance. We will be uploading schedules for each location in the near future! 

3) Make sure you have the right technology. You can access the virtual classes from your smartphone, tablet, or computer. You may also phone in if you’d just like to listen to the presentation. 

4) Participate in the classes you registered for!

Virtual Classes: Once your registration is accepted, you will receive email reminders before the class(es) start that you can join from. 

In-Person Classes: Make sure you called the location ahead of time to register. Be sure to follow all safety guidelines at the location you are attending.

Date - Time Topic Course Description Instructor Location Category

1 PM
 Healing through Art-Angel Ornaments A Meditation Angel Ornament Making Experience"

Enter a peaceful, heart-centered space where calm meets
creativity. In this two-hour workshop, you'll create your
own meditation angel ornament, beginning with a gentle
guided meditation to ground and inspire you. Surrounded
by soft music and beautiful materials like feathers, crystals,
and wood, you'll craft with intention and intuition - no
experience needed. We'll close with a reflective sharing
circle, and you'll leave with a handmade angel carrying
your personal message of peace, love, or protection. (All
materials are provided. Class size is limited, 90 minute
class.)

 Aileen Gonzalez-Marti West Side Community Services
 Health & Wellness

1 PM
 Puzzle-Palooza

Calling all seasoned sleuths and puzzle enthusiasts! Are you ready to challenge your mind, sharpen your wit, and have a blast with friends? Join our Puzzle Palooza Contest, designed specifically for older adults who are young at heart and sharp in mind. Five senior centers will be holding initial competitions (5 teams of 4) completing the same puzzle in up to one hour. Each contest will have its own puzzle "arbiter." (We had to look that one up too - it's a puzzle contest referee!) The team that completes the puzzle the fastest will advance to the final competition and face each other for "Championship Puzzler Day!" Our Goal: To have an absolute blast while keeping your mind sharp and active. Whether you're a seasoned puzzle pro or just looking for a fun way to stay engaged, this event is for you!
Special Events

1:15 PM
 What Was that Star Over Bethlehem?

Of the four canonical Gospels, only Matthew writes about
the marvelous Star which guided three Median astrologers
over more than 1000 miles to that stable in Bethlehem. Only
they, the "Magi," see it. Herod doesn't see it. The writings of
the great Roman-Jewish historian Flavius Josephus, produced
only a few decades after Jesus, contain no mention of it.
Many modern writers have spent a lot of time and energy
offering speculation. But all interpretations have ignored
what the Magi meant to 1st-century Jews. This talk offers a
new explanation for the Star.

 Dr. Phil Stevens Akron-Newstead Senior Center
 Humanities

11:45 AM
 Senior Living Hacks for Green Living

Come explore new tech that can make your life a little bit
greener and safer.

 Amy Alduino Tosh Collins Senior Center
 Humanities

12:30 PM
 Flowers from Grandma's Garden

A nostalgic trip through memorable flowers and their history
in our gardens.

 Peggy Koppmann Lancaster Senior Center
 Natural Sciences

10:30 AM
 What Was that Star Over Bethlehem?

Of the four canonical Gospels, only Matthew writes about
the marvelous Star which guided three Median astrologers
over more than 1000 miles to that stable in Bethlehem. Only
they, the "Magi," see it. Herod doesn't see it. The writings of
the great Roman-Jewish historian Flavius Josephus, produced
only a few decades after Jesus, contain no mention of it.
Many modern writers have spent a lot of time and energy
offering speculation. But all interpretations have ignored
what the Magi meant to 1st-century Jews. This talk offers a
new explanation for the Star.

 Dr. Phil Stevens Grand Island Golden Age Center
 Humanities