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 all spring 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.
Private Guided Tour of the Moorpark Zoo
Tuesday, February 25 from 1-2:15pm - WAITLISTED
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College is the living classroom for the students studying in the Animal Care and Training Program at Moorpark College. FAB students will receive a private guided tour of the Moorpark Zoo from the student guides.
Cost for the tour is $5. A daily parking pass for each car is $2 upon arrival. Directions and parking details will be sent to registrants the week before.
Space is limited. This is a drive-yourself tour, and FAB cannot assist in arranging carpools. Liability waiver must be signed in advance (instructions will be sent in the weeks leading up to the tour).
FREE Tour of the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles
Thursday, February 27 from 1-2pm
The Hammer Museum champions the art and artists who challenge us to see the world in a new light, to experience the unexpected, to ignite our imaginations, and inspire change. A vibrant intellectual and creative nexus, the Hammer is fueled by dynamic exhibitions and programs—including lectures, symposia, film series, readings, and musical performances—that spark meaningful encounters with art and ideas. Join us for a student docent-led tour of the museum.
This tour is FREE and has no admission cost! It is advised that you leave plenty of time to get there (Los Angeles has lots of construction and traffic). There is a restaurant on site if you want to arrive early and eat before the tour. Parking at the Hammer Museum is $8 for the first three hours with museum validation and $3 for each additional 20 minutes, with a $22 daily maximum. Directions and parking details will be sent to registrants the week before.
Space is limited. This is a drive-yourself tour, and FAB cannot assist in arranging carpools. Liability waiver must be signed in advance (instructions will be sent in the weeks leading up to the tour).
Virtual Jeopardy Game
Monday, March 17 from 2-3pm - WAITLISTED
When we were completely virtual during the pandemic, we started hosting virtual Jeopardy games on Zoom. When we slowly incorporated more and more in-person activities, Jeopardy was put to the side. Until now! Join us for a brand-new virtual Jeopardy game, including questions/categories from some of your favorite instructors!
Space is incredibly limited; a waitlist will be active once spaces fill up. There is no cost to participate.
FREE Tour of Amgen Campus in Thousand Oaks
Tuesday, April 1 from 11-11:45am - WAITLISTED
Many in our Cal Lutheran community have heard of Amgen and likely driven by their campus since they are down the road from us in Thousand Oaks. Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies and has reached millions of patients around the world. Join us for a tour of Amgen's Thousand Oaks campus and learn a little more about their current work.
This tour is FREE and has no admission cost! Directions and parking details will be sent to registrants the week before.
Space is limited. This is a drive-yourself tour, and FAB cannot assist in arranging carpools. Liability waiver must be signed in advance (instructions will be sent in the weeks leading up to the tour).
Sedalia Ragtime Orchestra Performance Led by Cary Ginell
Saturday, April 26 from 2-3pm
The Sedalia Ragtime Orchestra, led by FAB instructor Cary Ginell, consists of local musicians who are devoted to presenting the authentic music of the ragtime era. Some play music professionally, but most do it for the love of performing. The group includes teachers, retirees, and business professionals from a variety of fields.
The cost to attend this special performance is $10 per person. Family and friends are welcome! FAB Students have the opportunity to get tickets before this event is opened up to the public. Directions and parking details will be sent to registrants the week before.
Tour of the Natural History Museum (with optional bus transportation)
Wednesday, May 14 from 10am-2pm (plus travel time) - WAITLISTED
The Natural History Museum is one of Los Angeles' oldest cultural institutions, and today, it's the anchor of an emerging cultural, educational, and entertainment hub in Exposition Park. Join us for a day at the Natural History Museum, where we will explore some of their exhibits, look at the new wing that opened in late 2024, get behind-the-scenes access to a few special collections, and more! Dr. Amy Gusick (lectured for FAB in summer 2024 on the submerged cultural maritime landscapes of the Southern California Bight) will be joining us for some of the tour and giving us special access.
Cost for bus transportation is $25. Students may choose to drive themselves and attend for no cost. The time listed is just for the tour and does not include travel time to/from the museum. The exact timeline and meeting location details will be sent to registrants the weeks before.
Space is limited. This is a bus tour that will be departing from Cal Lutheran's Thousand Oaks campus. Liability waiver must be signed in advance (instructions will be sent in the weeks leading up to the tour).
Virtual Chair Yoga with Anyez Klevecz
Winter Series: Tuesdays, January 28, February 4, 11, & 18 from 1:30-2:30pm - CLOSED
Early Spring Series: Tuesdays, March 4, 11, 18, & 25 from 1:30-2:30pm
Late Spring Series: Tuesdays, April 8, 15, 29, & May 6 from 1:30-2:30pm
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 Virtual 4-Week Classes: $36
Space is limited. 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). Beginning in March, the virtual class will be recorded. Each recording will be available for 2 weeks after it is posted. 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
Winter Series: Thursdays, January 30, February 6, 13, & 20 from 11am-12pm | Thousand Oaks Campus - CLOSED
Spring Series: Thursdays, April 10, 17, May 1, & 8 from 11am-12pm | Thousand Oaks
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 In-Person 4-Week Class: $36
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).
Qigong & Tai Chi Classes with Jim Belsley
Winter Series: Fridays, January 24, 31, February 7, & 21 | Thousand Oaks Campus - CLOSED
Early Spring Series: Fridays, March 7, 14, 21, & 28 | Thousand Oaks Campus
Late Spring Series: Fridays, April 4, 11, May 2 & 9 | Thousand Oaks Campus
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 late-fall four-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 late-fall four-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): $36
- Level 2 (Beginning Tai Chi): $36
- Bundle Both Classes: $65
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).