CE&WD Spring 2026 Course Brochure — Cecil College - Other - Page 28
Zumba
Zumba is a Latin-inspired, dance-fitness class
that incorporates Latin and International
music and dance movements, which create a
dynamic, exciting and effective fitness system.
Our Zumba program incorporates footwork
and body movements from flamenco, salsa and
other dances. Note: No senior tuition waiver.
Instructor: Askew.
6 sessions, 6 hours, $39
Course #: GFN141
Sec# Day Dates
Times
Location
03
M
1/26-3/2 10:30-11:30a NE E220
04
M
3/16-4/20 10:30-11:30a NE E220
05* M
5/4-6/15 10:30-11:30a NE E220
*05 – No class May 25.
Chair Yoga
This course is designed for the Senior adult
or anyone with limited mobility, in order to
perform modified versions of traditional yoga
poses and postures. Topics include developing
effective breathing techniques, examining
and practicing relaxation techniques, increasing back and core strength and flexibility,
and demonstrating a series of chair postures.
Note: No prior experience needed. Instructor:
McCauley
9 sessions, 9 hours
$69 persons under 60. $25 MD residents over
60 (GFN656). $5 Senior Network members
(SFN656).
Sec# Day
Dates
Times
Location
01D W
2/4-4/1 4:30-5:30p ES 216
02D W
4/8-6/3 4:30-5:30p ES 216
GENEALOGY
Advanced Genealogical Research
This course is designed for students who have
completed basic genealogical research and
are familiar with the fundamental sources
of information. Building on those basic
techniques, advanced research methodologies
will be introduced and new research
sources explored. Topics include advanced
genealogy DNA analysis, complex searches for
genealogical information, and techniques for
storing and cataloging genealogical data using
computer software. Instructor: Dixon
3 sessions, 9 hours
$89 persons under 60. $25 MD residents over
60 (GZH109). $5 Senior Network Members
(SZH107).
Sec# Day Dates
Times
Location
01D W
3/11-3/25 9a-12p
ES 227
HISTORY & HUMANITIES
Tale of the Susquehanna
Examine the development of three towns
from the Revolutionary Period to the present.
How did the settlements originally occur?
What societal changes can be traced? What
does present day development look like?
Note: To enhance course material presented
in the classroom a field trip may be included.
Instructor: Dixon
3 sessions, 9 hours
$89 persons under 60. $25 MD residents over
60 (GZH209). $5 Senior Network Members
(SZH209).
Sec# Day Dates
Times
Location
01D W
4/8-4/22 9a-12p
ES 327
A Tale of Three Towns –
Middletown, Odessa & Delaware City
Examine the development of three towns
from the Revolutionary Period to the present.
How did the settlements originally occur?
What societal changes can be traced? What
does present day development look like?
Note: To enhance course material presented
in the classroom a field trip may be included.
Instructor: Dixon
3 sessions, 9 hours
$89 persons under 60. $25 MD residents over
60 (GZH229). $5 Senior Network Members
(SZH229).
Sec# Day Dates
Times
Location
01D W
5/6-5/20 9a-12p
ES 327
One if By Land
The American Revolutionary War began with
2 lanterns placed in the bell tower of a Boston,
Massachusetts church. A rallying call of that
Revolution was “give me liberty or give me
death” proclaimed at a church in Richmond,
Virginia. This course will examine how some
churches in the colonies were affected by the
war, how they got through it, and how they
survived after the war in the face of sweeping
religious institutional changes in the former
British colonies. Instructor: Mease
2 sessions, 4 hours, $49
Course #: GZH 220
Sec# Day Dates
Times
Location
01
W
4/8-4/15 1-3p
ES 327
Out-of-county, out-of-state fees may apply.
See page 38.
For more information, email
learning4life@cecil.edu or call 443-907-1378.
To register, call 410-287-1078 today!
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We Hold These Truths
This course is designed for students to
explore the history of our Declaration of
Independence. What does the Declaration
of Independence actually declare? What are
the self- evident “truths”? Students venture
back in time to examine the Declaration and
determine its reasons for being, origins of
the words and ideas, who selected them, and
the debates over them. Finally, students will
review the impact the Declaration has had on
freedom movements through the centuries.
Topics include the Colonial Rule, British acts,
Congressional Acts, Thomas Paine, British
Supporters, the Committee, and drafting of the
Declaration of Independence. Instructor: Mease
4 sessions, 8 hours
$79 persons under 60. $25 MD residents over
60 (GZH659). $5 Senior Network Members
(SZH659).
Sec# Day Dates
Times
Location
01D W
5/6-5/27 1-3p
ES 327
History of German Culture
Dive into the German culture and learn the
history, culture, people, food and drink,
geography, climate, and language. It is ideal
for anyone considering a trip to Germany or
just learning more about the country. The
course will be conducted in English and is not a
German language course. Instructor: Lenhoff
5 sessions, 10 hours
$89 persons under 60. $25 MD residents over
60 (GZH443). $5 Senior Network Members
(SZH443).
Sec# Day Dates
Times
Location
02D Th
4/2-4/30 9:30-11:30a ES 219
Castles of Germany
This course will examine the significance of
select castles in Germany. There are around
20,000 castles throughout Germany. Most
German castles are at least a hundred years
old and now play host to museums, hotels,
cultural art centers, and historical monuments.
Students will learn fascinating facts pertaining
to each castle from construction to modern
day. Special emphasis will be placed on the
Neuschwanstein Castle, the Heidelberg Castle,
the Hohenschwangau Castle, and the Burg Eltz.
Topics include architecture, culture, folklore,
history, languages, politics, and traditions.
Instructor: Lenhoff
4 sessions, 8 hours
$79 persons under 60. $25 MD residents over
60 (GZH175). $5 Senior Network Members
(SZH175).
Sec# Day Dates
Times
Location
02D Th
5/7-5/28 9:30-11:30a ES 219
