Stay in the know with upcoming current events and politics classes.

Recently added to the catalog is a brand new combination lecture and discussion course, Modern Controversies in Bioethics (Course 13401). Examine challenging and thought-provoking issues situated at the intersection of law and medicine through the lens of bioethics. Focus on the current scope of reproductive rights, recent innovations in genetic science, the fierce debates surrounding vaccines, informed consent in populations with special needs, and contentious end-of-life issues. Instructor Wendy Luftig, a seasoned healthcare attorney, will be providing reading materials and suggested questions for discussion in advance. This six-week class begins Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

SAS Hall of Famer Alfred Hunt will lead a Thursday morning summer session of his popular Let's Talk Current Events: Topics in the News (Course 13382). Starting July 10, 2025, meet weekly to discuss a variety of challenging topics, including popular culture, politics, media issues and other items in the news — at the local, national and international levels. Engage in stimulating conversation with a group of curious, well-informed and friendly news junkies. Newcomers are always welcome to these facilitated round-table conversations.

Week of June 22, 2025

Art Appreciation

• Master Flemish and Dutch Painters: Vermeer and Dutch Genre Painting (13225)

Arts & Crafts

• Expressive Motion of Charcoal Drawing (13383)* RECENTLY ADDED, NEW START DATE
• Still Life Exploration Open Studio for All Mediums (13392)* RECENTLY ADDED, NEW START DATE

Computers, Technology, and the Internet

• Introduction to Cloud Storage Using Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive (13283)
• Kickstarting College to Career: Leveling Up from Profile to Presence for College Students (13371)* RECENTLY ADDED

Fitness and Dance

• Walk 15® (13335)* RECENTLY ADDED
• Postural Therapy Movement (13409)* RECENTLY ADDED

Games

• Let's Play Mah Jongg: Beginner Series (13116)
• Let's Play Mah Jongg: Supervised Play (13119)

Languages

• Intermediate to Advanced Spanish (13406)* RECENTLY ADDED
• Conversational French (13365)* RECENTLY ADDED, NEW START DATE

Literature

• Book Chat with Anna Katsavos: Dream State (2025) by Eric Puchner (13160)

Walking Tours

• Walking Tour: Belmont in the Bronx (13350)
• Walking Tour: The Frick Collection (13355)
• Walking Tour: Yale Center for British Art (13174)
• Walking Tour: Art Deco NYC, Murray Hill to Gramercy Park (13178)
• Walking Tour: Sargent and Paris at the Met (13212)* NEW START TIME

Week of June 29, 2025

Art Appreciation

• Master Flemish and Dutch Painters: Flemish and Dutch Still Life Painting (13226)

Arts & Crafts

• Drawing (13368)* RECENTLY ADDED
• Painting with Pastels (13369)* RECENTLY ADDED
• Watercolor Intensive (13323)

Fitness and Dance

• Walk 15® (13338)
• Fit Blast: Cardio, Strength, and Abs (13400)* RECENTLY ADDED
• Essential Yoga (13376)* RECENTLY ADDED
• Gentle Yoga (13377)* RECENTLY ADDED
• Sit and Be Fit: Chair-Based Body Sculpting (Tuesday afternoons: 13388; Thursday mornings: 13389)* RECENTLY ADDED

Games

• Let's Play Mah Jongg: Beginner Series (13115)
• Let's Play Mah Jongg: Supervised Play (13120)
• Bridge: Supervised Play (13384)* RECENTLY ADDED

Languages

• Beginner to Advanced Beginner Spanish (13339)
• Beginner Spanish (13340)
• Spanish for Travelers (13341)
• Intermediate Conversational Spanish (13405)
• Intermediate Spanish (13407)* RECENTLY ADDED

Walking Tours

• Walking Tour: Modern Wing at the Met (13404)* RECENTLY ADDED
• Walking Tour: The Frick Collection (13356)* RECENTLY ADDED

All upcoming classes through end of March are listed in the Printer-Friendly, Interactive Version of our Spring/Summer 2025 Catalog. New classes are added in real time.

Class times are for the Eastern Time Zone. Please check regularly for additional options to keep you engaged and learning, whether from the comforts of home or through our expansive number of in-person options.