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 fall activities is open. Registration for winter/spring activities opens December 3 at 9:30am (PT)! Click the button below to get started and scroll for details.
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.
FAB Night at Cal Lutheran's Christmas Concert
Friday, December 5 at 7:30pm | Thousand Oaks Campus - Waitlisted (join the waitlist HERE)
Join us for FAB night at Cal Lutheran's Christmas Concert and listen to a festive evening of music provided by the university's choral ensembles and string symphony. The program will feature luminous works by Peter Anglea, Eric Witacre, and others along with beloved carols. It will also include organ selections and opportunities for the audience to sing along with favorite hymns of the season. Under the direction of Franco Basili, this concert promises a joyful blend of tradition and discovery — a musical gift to lift your spirit and warm your heart.
Fifty and Better discounted tickets are available for $12 for the Friday show, and holiday treats will be provided for FAB students. Space is limited for the concert. Once all tickets have been sold, you may be added to a waitlist in case spots become available. You may purchase tickets for you and three other people. Parking at the Thousand Oaks campus is free. Students must arrange for their own transportation. Parking and meeting location details will be sent out the week of the concert.
NEW Gentle Yoga & Chair Yoga with Anyez Klevecz
In-Person Winter Series: Thursdays, January 15, 22, 29, February 5, & 12 | Thousand Oaks
Gentle Yoga: 12:15-1:15pm
Chair Yoga: 1:30-2:30pm
Virtual Early Spring Series: Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19, & 26 from 2-3pm
Gentle Yoga Description TBD
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 each five-week winter series:
- Gentle Yoga: $45
- Chair Yoga: $45
- Bundle Both Classes: $82
Pricing for the four-week virtual spring 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.
Intro to Qigong & Beginning Tai Chi with Jim Belsley
Winter Series: Fridays, January 16, 23, 30, February 6, & 20 | Thousand Oaks Campus
Spring Series: Fridays, March 6, 13, 27, April 10, & 24 | Thousand Oaks Campus
Level 1 (Intro to Qigong with Light Tai Chi): 9:45-10:45am
Level 2 (Beginning Tai Chi): 11am-12pm
Level 1 (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 series will be cumulative, building upon the skills learned the previous week in each class.
Level 2 (Beginning Tai Chi): In this level 2 class, we'll learn basic Tai Chi movements, steps and stancs 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 taught. It is recommended that those new to TAi Chi take the "Level 1: Intro to Qigong with Light Tai Chi" class prior to attending the "Level 2: Beginning Tai Chi" class, or take both classes at the same time.
The five-week series 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).
The Art of Watercolor: Beginner Series with Hope Jordan
Day/Time TBD | Thousand Oaks
In this five-session introductory watercolor class, students will learn the foundations of watercolor painting, including brush control, color mixing, washes, layering, and simple composition. Designed for beginners, the class emphasizes hands-on practice and exploration of techniques that build confidence with this expressive medium. By the end of the class, students will have created a series of small studies and a final piece that reflects their growing skills and personal style.
Registration cost: $95 (plus the cost of materials)
Students are responsible for purchasing and bringing their own materials each week. Click HERE for the supply list. Location: WRAC 103
Hope Jordan, born in Argentina and raised between England and the United States, brings a global perspective to her art and teaching. Descending from a family of artists, her creativity has always been nurtured by a love of cultures, languages, and diverse forms of expression.
Her artistic journey has taken her through multiple mediums—graphite illustration, oil painting, photography, digital art, and sculpture—but watercolor remains one of her most beloved practices. She is drawn to its delicacy, spontaneity, and transformative qualities, which mirror the very process of learning. For Hope, watercolor is about both precision and freedom: attention to detail balanced with a willingness to let the medium surprise you.
As an educator, she values process as much as product. Her teaching emphasizes exploration,
patience, and vulnerability—helping students discover that art grows when we let down
our guard and connect authentically with our subject. She strives to create a classroom
environment that is encouraging, hands-on, and reflective, where students not only
learn technique but also discover confidence, creativity, and joy in their own work.
Hope considers teaching art an extension of her lifelong creative journey: a way to share her passion, inspire others, and affirm that the act of creating is both healing and deeply rewarding.
NEW Zumba Gold with Cheryl Wu Hall
Day/Time TBD | Thousand Oaks
TBD