Senior Citizen Education

Learning is a life-long pursuit. Riverside City College offers tuition-free, high-quality learning experiences for adults. If you thrive learning with like-minded adults, you will succeed in these free courses. Students interested in enrolling exclusively in Senior Citizen Education courses should fill out the online application linked below. Students can also email lifelonglearning@rccd.edu or call (951) 222-8090 for additional information on how to join this free program.

Courses will be offered both online and in person. Students interested in taking online courses will need an email address that they check regularly and the ability to join a Zoom meeting. For more information on Zoom, visit the "What is Zoom?" page.

Applications and Schedules

Winter 2026 Application Spring 2026 Application Winter and Spring 2026 Class Schedule

Locations

Courses are offered on Zoom, an online meeting platform, and at two regional senior communities.

- - The Janet Goeske Center at 5257 Sierra St., Riverside, CA 92504 (Directions)
  - Tyler Springs Apartment Community Pool at 10406 Indiana Ave., Riverside, CA 92503 (Directions)

Courses by Subject

Classes are held one day a week. Choose the subject, day and time that works best with your schedule. Your unique course information is the information in the parentheses.

ART

Drawing & Painting

Instructor: Subodh Maheshwari

Winter 2026: Jan 5 - Feb 12

- - Tuesday: 9 - 11:50 am (SCE-811 - 41298)
  - Wednesday: 9 - 11:50 am (SCE-811 - 41299)
  - Thursday: 9 - 11:50 am (SCE-811 - 41300)
  - Saturday: 9 am - 12:20 pm (SCE-811 - 41297) at the Janet Goeske Center

Spring 2026: Feb 17 - June 12

- - Tuesday: 9 - 11:50 am (SCE-811 - 42676)
  - Wednesday: 9 - 11:50 am (SCE-811 - 42677)
  - Thursday: 9 - 11:50 am (SCE-811 - 42678)
  - Saturday: 9 am - 12:05 pm (SCE-811 - 42679) at the Janet Goeske Center

Craft Design - Jewelry

Instructor: Laura Souder

Winter 2026: Jan 5 - Feb 12

- - Tuesday: 1 - 3:50 pm (SCE-840 - 41315)

Spring 2026: Feb 17 - June 12

- - Tuesday: 1 - 3:50 pm (SCE-840 - 42699)

CONNECT TO YOUR COMMUNITY

Computer Basics - Zoom, Internet Safety, and More!

Instructor: Gary Roberson

Winter 2026: Jan 5 - Feb 12

- - Saturday: 9 am - 11:50 pm (SCE-809 - 41296)

Spring 2026: Feb 17 - June 12

- - Saturday: 9 am - 12:05 pm (SCE-809 - 42675)

Driver Improvement

Instructor: Jeff Klug

Spring 2026: Feb 17 - June 12

- - Thursday 03/19 & Friday 03/20: 8:30 am - 12:20 pm (SCE-830 - 42698) at Janet Goeske Center

SENIOR FITNESS

Arthritis Foundation

Winter 2026: Jan 5 - Feb 12

Instructor: Robin Carter-Rosenbloom

- - Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 9 - 9:50 am (SCE-813 - 41305)

Spring 2026: Feb 17 - June 12

- - Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 9 - 9:50 am (SCE-813 - 42684)

Chair Zumba

Winter 2026: Jan 5 - Feb 12

Instructor: Robin Carter-Rosenbloom

- - Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 10:30 - 11:20 am (SCE-813 - 41306)

Spring 2026: Feb 17 - June 12

- - Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 10:30 - 11:20 am (SCE-813 - 42685)

Zumba Gold

Winter 2026: Jan 5 - Feb 12

Instructor: Robin Carter-Rosenbloom

- - Mondays, Wednesday, & Friday: 11:45 am - 12:35 pm (SCE-813 - 41307)

Spring 2026: Feb 17 - June 12

- - Mondays, Wednesday, & Friday: 11:45 am - 12:35 pm (SCE-813 - 42686)

Water Exercise

Winter 2026: Jan 5 - Feb 12

Instructor: Roseanne De Leon-Callju

- - Monday & Wednesday: 11:15 am - 12:40 pm (SCE-813 - 41310) at Janet Goeske Pool
  - Tuesday & Thursday: 11:15 am - 12:30 pm (SCE-813 - 41312) at Tyler Springs Pool

Instructor: Robin Carter-Rosenbloom

- - Monday & Wednesday: 2:30 - 3:45 pm (SCE-813 - 41308) at Janet Goeske Pool

Spring 2026: Feb 17 - June 12

Instructor: Roseanne De Leon-Callju

- - Monday & Wednesday: 11:15 am - 12:40 pm (SCE-813 - 42689) at Janet Goeske Pool
  - Tuesday & Thursday: 11:15 am - 12:30 pm (SCE-813 - 42691) at Tyler Springs Pool

Instructor: Robin Carter-Rosenbloom

- - Monday & Wednesday: 2:30 - 3:45 pm (SCE-813 - 42687) at Janet Goeske Pool

Total Senior Fitness

Instructor: Roseanne De Leon-Callju

Winter 2026: Jan 5 - Feb 12

- - Monday & Wednesday: 9 - 10:25 am (SCE-813 - 41309)
  - Tuesday & Thursday: 9 - 10:15 am (SCE-813 - 41311)

Spring 2026: Feb 17 - June 12

- - Monday & Wednesday: 9 - 10:15 am (SCE-813 - 42688)
  - Tuesday & Thursday: 9 - 10:15 am (SCE-813 - 42690)

Pilates for Seniors

Instructor: Angela Munoz

Winter 2026: Jan 5 - Feb 12

- - Wednesday: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm (SCE-813 - 41641)

Spring 2026: Feb 17 - June 12

- - Wednesday: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm (SCE-813 - 42694)

Healthy Aging Through Yoga

Winter 2026: Jan 5 - Feb 12

Instructor: Tamera Gingerella

- - Monday: 5:30 - 6:45 pm (SCE-813 - 41637)
  - Saturday: 9 - 10:15 am (SCE-813 - 41638)

Instructor: Jennifer Mumford

- - Tuesday & Thursday: 8 - 9:15 am (SCE-813 - 41301)
  - Tuesday & Thursday: 9:30 - 10:45 am (SCE-813 - 41302)
  - Tuesday & Thursday: 11 am - 12:15 pm (SCE-813 - 41303)

Instructor: Lorrain Zank

- - Monday & Thursday: 1:15 - 2:35 pm (SCE-813 - 41642) at Janet Goeske Center Gym

Spring 2026: Feb 17 - June 12

Instructor: Tamera Gingerella

- - Monday: 5:30 - 6:45 pm (SCE-813 - 42696)
  - Saturday: 9 - 10:15 am (SCE-813 - 42697)

Instructor: Jennifer Mumford

- - Tuesday & Thursday: 8 - 9:15 am (SCE-813 - 42680)
  - Tuesday & Thursday: 9:30 - 10:45 am (SCE-813 - 42681)
  - Tuesday & Thursday: 11 am - 12:15 pm (SCE-813 - 42682)

Instructor: Lorrain Zank

- - Monday & Thursday: 1:15 - 2:35 pm (SCE-813 - 42695) at Janet Goeske Center Gym

Chair Yoga

Winter 2026: Jan 5 - Feb 12

Instructor: Jennifer Mumford

- - Tuesday & Thursday: 1 - 2:15 pm (SCE - 813 - 41304)

Spring 2026: Feb 17 - June 12

Instructor: Jennifer Mumford

- - Tuesday & Thursday: 1 - 2:15 pm (SCE - 813 - 42683)

Tai Chi Chuan

Winter 2026: Jan 5 - Feb 12

Instructor: Harvey Kurland

- - Advanced - Monday & Wednesday: 1 - 2:25 pm (SCE-813 - 41313)
  - Beginner - Tuesday & Thursday: 1 - 2:25 pm (SCE-813 - 41314)

Spring 2026: Feb 17 - June 12

Instructor: Harvey Kurland

- - Advanced - Monday & Wednesday: 1 - 2:25 pm (SCE-813 - 42692)
  - Beginner - Tuesday & Thursday: 1 - 2:25 pm (SCE-813 - 42693)