Events & Activities
Fifty and Better schedules activities year-round, both in-person and virtually, including tours of local museums and galleries, gatherings at events, and more. Continue scrolling to see our current schedule of activities you can join.
Registration for many summer & fall activities is open! Click the button below to get started.
For any waitlisted tours/activities, please make sure to add yourself to the waitlist. There is always a chance spots/second tours will open up, but they go to the people on the waitlist first.
Qigong & Tai Chi Classes with Jim Belsley
Late Summer Series: Fridays, July 18, 25, August 1, 8, & 15 | Thousand Oaks Campus - Registration closed
Level One (Qigong, Light Tai Chi): 9:45-10:45am
Level Two (Beginning Tai Chi): 11am-12pm
Level One (Qigong with Light Tai Chi): Tai Chi and Qigong are two forms of exercise recommended by the Harvard Medical School. In this introductory course, we'll use gentle, flowing movements to develop balance, flexibility and strength while learning techniques to release stress and cultivate more energy. Develop and embody mindfulness using posture, movement, and breathing techniques from these beautiful arts. Those new to Tai Chi should begin with this level one class only.
The five-week class will be cumulative, building upon the skills learned the previous week in each class.
Level Two (Beginning Tai Chi): Learn basic Tai Chi movements, steps, and stances and then put them into a Tai Chi short form to develop balance and coordination. With practice of Tai Chi principles, you can increase your strength, flexibility, and mental focus. Supplemental Qigong exercises will also be learned. It is recommended that those new to Tai Chi take Level One first. Returning students can take both level one and two together if desired.
The five-week class will be cumulative, building upon the skills learned the previous week in each class.
Pricing for each four-week series:
- Level 1 (Qigong/Light Tai Chi): $45
- Level 2 (Beginning Tai Chi): $45
- Bundle Both Classes: $82
Space is limited. Classes will take place in-person at Cal Lutheran's Thousand Oaks campus. Liability waiver must be signed in advance (instructions will be sent in the weeks leading up to the first class).
Chair Yoga with Anyez Klevecz
Virtual Late Summer Series: Tuesdays, August 5, 12, 19, & 26 from 1:30-2:30pm
In-Person Late Summer Series: Thursdays, August 7, 14, 21, & 28 from 11am-12pm | Thousand Oaks
In-Person Early Fall Series: Thursdays, September 4, 11, 18, & 25 from 1:30-2:30pm | Thousand Oaks
Virtual Early Fall Series: Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21, & 28 from 2-3pm
Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can help improve flexibility, mobility, strength, as well as decrease stress and reduce joint strain. No prior yoga experience is necessary. All are welcome. Please join certified yoga instructor Anyez Klevecz to practice seated yoga poses, breath work, and some standing postures and movements using the chairs for support.
Anyez is a yoga alliance certified yoga teacher and has been teaching yoga for over 15 years. She is passionate about supporting students in their journey to better health and peace of mind. She is a student of yoga philosophy, ayurveda, mindfulness, and many holistic approaches to bring more ease to our modern lifestyle.
Pricing for the Each 4-Week Series: $36
Space is limited. Liability waiver must be signed in advance (instructions will be sent in the weeks leading up to the first class).
Virtual classes will take place virtually on Zoom. You will need an unobstructed space, a sturdy chair, and preferably a camera set-up so the instructor can see you (but it is not required). The virtual class will be recorded, and each recording will be available for 2 weeks after it is posted.
In-Person classes will take place in-person at Cal Lutheran's Thousand Oaks campus.
Early Fall Intro to Qigong & Tai Chi for Fall Prevention with Jim Belsley
Early Fall Series: Fridays, September 5, 12, 19, 26, & October 10 | Thousand Oaks Campus
Intro to Qigong (with Light Tai Chi): 9:45-10:45am
Tai Chi for Fall Prevention: 11am-12pm
Intro to Qigong (with Light Tai Chi): Tai Chi and Qigong are two forms of exercise recommended by the Harvard Medical School. In this introductory course, we'll use gentle, flowing movements to develop balance, flexibility and strength while learning techniques to release stress and cultivate more energy. Develop and embody mindfulness using posture, movement, and breathing techniques from these beautiful arts. Those new to Tai Chi should begin with this level one class only.
The five-week class will be cumulative, building upon the skills learned the previous week in each class.
Tai Chi for Fall Prevention: Practicing Tai Chi on a regular basis can bring many health benefits. This class will focus on Tai Chi movements to help with fall prevention. You will learn simple movements to help improve balance and mindful awareness of weight transference while stepping. With regular practice, you can increase your strength, flexibility, and mental focus. No experience necessary.
The five-week class will be cumulative, building upon the skills learned the previous week in each class.
Pricing for each five-week series:
- Level 1 (Qigong/Light Tai Chi): $45
- Level 2 (Beginning Tai Chi): $45
- Bundle Both Classes: $82
Space is limited. Classes will take place in-person at Cal Lutheran's Thousand Oaks campus. Liability waiver must be signed in advance (instructions will be sent in the weeks leading up to the first class).