This course is for students with very little or no knowledge of the Italian language. You will learn the alphabet, greetings used in Italy, how to introduce yourself and others, and basic, everyday words including useful travel phrases. Grammar will also be taught. A book is required, title to be announced at the first class. Please bring $2 for handouts. Grazie e arrivederci!  Limit 20.

Tina Polo
1:00 PM—3:00 PM Monday
Starts Feb. 12. Ends April 1.
Triumphant Love Lutheran Church, Upper Room
9508 Great Hills Trail (78759)

Learn to play better bridge. For people who have played before and want to update their bidding and play-of-the-hand. This is a learn-by-doing class. You will play a lot of practice hands, each focused on some features of the "Standard American" system as taught in Audrey Grant's book and used by most players today. The content will be tailored to the skill level of the students attending. Limit 20.

Jack Graham
1:00 PM—3:00 PM Monday
Starts Feb. 12. Ends April 1.
The Church at Highland Park, Burchette Room
5206 Balcones Drive (78731)

This class will cover basic concepts and practical applications for any of your devices—laptop, PC or Apple, Android or iPhone, or tablets. You’ll learn how to make the most of your electronic device, simplifying everyday tasks. The cloud, smart phone basics, passwords, backups, upgrades, security, and sharing data between devices will be topics.  In addition, a short student survey will guide the selection of other topics. The instructor uses real-life examples and specializes in making the complex simple. Limit 15.

Linda Gibson
1:00 PM—3:00 PM Monday
Starts Feb. 12. Ends April 1.
Violet Crown City Church
1300 Morrow Street (78757)

Find out about your Scottish and Irish ancestors. To effectively search Scotland records, you may need to pay for credits to use ScotlandsPeople.com, but many free resources will also be shared. For Ireland research (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland), many records were lost in the 1922 Four Courts Building fire. For both focus areas, other resources (free and for a fee) will be introduced. Records to be searched will be vital records (parish records and more recently, civil records), military records, passenger lists, passports, census records, directories, historic maps, school, guild, workhouse records, and more. Please bring $3 to the first class for handouts. Laptops can be used if desired, but are not required. 6 Classes. Limit 21

Phyllis Zumwalt
1:00 PM—3:00 PM Monday
Starts Feb. 12. Ends March 18.
St. Matthews Episcopal Church, Room B-13
8134 Mesa Drive (78759)

In this class students will learn and practice the Italic style of calligraphy. Italic was developed during the 15th century Italian Renaissance. Emphasis will be on making a variety of greeting cards and addressing envelopes. Other projects will be included as desired by class members. A supply list will be given at the first session. 6 Classes. Limit 20.

Lois Mayes
1:00 PM—3:00 PM Monday
Starts Feb. 12. Ends March 18.
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Room B-19
8134 Mesa Drive (78759)

Continue exploring the myriad possibilities of the Zentangle® method. Learn new tangles and use previously learned tangles in new ways. Try new techniques. Complete a large project and work on weekly small projects. Prerequisite: a Beginning Zentangle® course. A fee of $20 paid in class covers materials provided by the instructor. (Note: No class on March 11; course extends one week). Limit 15.

Pat Tittizer
1:00 PM—3:00 PM Monday
Starts Feb. 12. Ends April 8.
United Christian Church, Room 2
3500 West Parmer Lane (78727)

This class will offer basic watercolor painting instruction for the beginner, but more advanced students are welcome to enjoy an open watercolor studio. You will need to purchase your own brushes, watercolor paints, and watercolor paper. No prior painting experience is necessary, but any kind of drawing experience will be helpful. The focus, though, will be simply to remove any fear or inhibitions to creativity. Limit 20.

Cherry Taylor
1:00 PM—3:00 PM Monday
Starts Feb. 12. Ends April 1.
United Christian Church, Fellowship Area
3500 West Parmer Lane (78727)