SSI WINTER TERM CLASS DESCRIPTIONS 2023
FEBRUARY 2023 CLASSES
Note:
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday classes start at 10 a.m.
Tuesday classes start at 1 p.m.
See last page for Zoom information
Notices
1st Classes in FEBRUARY
Wednesday Feb. 1 — 10 am - Noon
Title: Today's Labor Movement: What Are the Challenges and Is This a New Era of Unionization?
Presenter: Bob Bussel
Location: PCC CLIMB; in person & by zoom
Class description: Our presenter will assess the current status of workers and unions in the age of
COVID. He will also speculate about the future of workers and unions in a post-pandemic world.
______________________________________________________________
Thursday Feb. 2 — 10 am - Noon
Title: How business Operates Under Authoritarian Governments
Presenter: Murray Gordon, CPA, JD
Location: Zoom
Class description: We will explore the fundamental differences between managing a business in the
United States versus in a country where a strongman and his cronies control the economy; where
bribes and bribe solicitations are essential to survival; and where cash management is dependent on
the whims of powerful bureaucrats.
Bio: Murray is a CPA and international tax attorney who retired from Ernst & Young LLP in 2013, and
since has been Of Counsel (Tax) with the Chicago-based law firm, Masuda Funai Eifert and Mitchell.
He has devoted his career to international tax planning for intellectual property, tax authority audit
defense, and accounting and legal education. Murray has taught continuing legal education classes
on money laundering execution and detection. He has worked with prosecutors and defense
attorneys in a wide variety of financial cases.
______________________________________________________________
Week of February 6
Monday Feb. 6 — 10 am - Noon
Title: Poetry Reading Fun!
Presenter: Trina Gaynon, SSI member
Location: Zoom
Class description: Know a lot about poetry? Know nothing about poetry? Somewhere in-between?
There’s a place for you in this very popular class led by Trina Gaynon. We read from a variety of
published works. Really FUN!
______________________________________________________________
Tuesday Feb. 7 — 1 - 3 pm
Title: Two City Planners Walk into a Bar….
Presenter: Helen Elder and Barbara Sack, SSI Members
Location: Zoom
Class description: Helen and Barbara, two retired city planners, interview each other on their
experiences as city planners. They will cover such topics as: city planning relevancy in the technology
age; city planning and citizen involvement; housing, transportation, financing, infrastructure and
opinions on the future.
______________________________________________________________
Wednesday Feb. 8 — 10 am - Noon
Title: Before Broadway: American Musical Theater from Colonial Days to 1900
Presenter: Gordon Neal Herman, Musician and Educator
Location: Zoom
Class description: Musical Theater appears early in the colonial days of America and grows to be a
popular form of entertainment in the 1800s. This program will trace the European roots of musical
theater, how it developed in America and the struggle to develop an American form of musical
theater.
Bio: As a composer, Gordon has written numerous works in various styles. In 1996, he was part of a
national residency in musical theater sponsored by the NEA and has worked on several music theater
projects. He has released several CDs of original compositions. Gordon has been teaching music
history since 1981. He was the visiting lecturer in American Music History at the University of
Wisconsin – Whitewater in 1984 - 1985 and has taught at University of Idaho, Portland State
University, Linfield College and Marylhurst University. In the 1990s, he was a lecturer for the
Elderhostel program, and in the 2000s was part of the Portland, OR. OASIS program.
______________________________________________________________
Thursday Feb.9 — 10 am - Noon
Title: The Mainstreaming of Antisemitism in America
Presenter: Bob Hornstein, Director, Community Relations for the Jewish Federation of Portland
Location: Zoom
Class description: A 2021 survey of American adults revealed that over one-third did not know what
antisemitism is, and one out of six said they had never heard of the word. This at a time when we are
seeing an alarming rise in antisemitic incidents and hate crimes in the U.S. Education about
antisemitism is therefore essential. This workshop will explore what antisemitism is (and what it is not)
from both the far right and far left, how it has evolved over time, and how it is being normalized in
America. It will also delve into the reasons why antisemitism is often overlooked or even dismissed by
those working in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
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Week of February 13
Monday Feb. 13 — 10 am - Noon
Title: Curiosity Cafe: Current Research in Psilocybin Assisted Therapy
Presenter: David Benedicktus, instructor, Clark College, Vancouver, WA
Location: Zoom
Class description: A recent JAMA Psychiatry article concluded that a randomized clinical trial found
that psilocybin-assisted therapy was efficacious in producing sustained antidepressant effects in
patients with major depressive disorder. Learn about the current research on psilocybin, and other
psychedelic drugs in mental health treatment including Oregon’s psilocybin assisted therapy program.
For the second hour, bring a thought, idea, or opinion you want to share with the group.
Bio: David has been a health care professional for over 40 years, working in a variety of mental health
settings focusing on patient education projects. He is a passionate champion of informed consent in
communication between patients and health care providers. After retiring in 2013, he became an
instructor at Clark College in Vancouver, WA, teaching courses on Aging and the Brain, Preventing
Cognitive Decline as You Age and The Health Benefits of Complementary Medicine. As a board
member for Complementary Medicine Practitioners of PNW, he coordinated classes on prevention
and wellness for the City of Vancouver’s employee wellness program.
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Tuesday Feb. 14 — 1 - 3 pm
Title: Fantasy Trees
Presenter: Alice Cotton, SSI member
Location: Zoom
Class description: This week we’ll draw and color (you can paint if you wish) Fantasy Trees. We
will look at some fun fantasy trees done by other artists and students and then start our own,
beginning with the tree’s trunk. Then we will focus on the leaves and branches in our own style after
looking at some ideas. When done, you must put it on your wall or give it as a present to anyone.
People will love it. Come join us and bring your art supplies: pencil, paper, colors, and most of all,
your imagination.
————————————————————————————————————————--
Wednesday Feb. 15 — 10 am - Noon
Title: Acupuncture: Does it Work?
Presenter: Kate Solon and Ruosi Lee
Location: Zoom
Class description: Gain knowledge on how and why acupuncture works. Our presenters will also
report on studies assessing its effectiveness.
————————————————————————————————————————--
Thursday Feb. 16 — 10 am - Noon
Title: Iron Dream: Iron Smelting Operation at Lake Oswego Oregon
Presenter: Clark Niewendorp
Location: Zoom
Class description: This talk is about the by-gone industrial age of Lake Oswego’s pig iron-producing
blast furnaces and the bog ore mines. In the years following the Civil War, several entrepreneurs
realized the surrounding area’s mineral resources included bog iron. There was abundant Douglas fir
for charcoal and adequate waterpower. All the ingredients needed to make iron lay nearby except for
limestone, which was obtained from Puget Sound.
______________________________________________________________
Week of February 20
Monday Feb. 20 — 10 am - Noon
Title: Poetry Reading Fun!
Presenter: Trina Gaynon, SSI member
Location: Zoom
Class description: Know a lot about poetry? Know nothing about poetry? Somewhere in-between?
There’s a place for you in this very popular class led by Trina Gaynon. We read from a variety of
published works. Really FUN!
______________________________________________________________
Tuesday Feb. 21 — 1 - 3 pm
Title: The Groundwater Hydrology of Central Oregon - A Unique and Critical Resource
Presenter: Marshall Gannett
Location: Zoom
Class description: We will start out with an overview of the fundamentals of groundwater: what it is,
where it comes from, how it moves, and where it goes, as well as its importance to streams,
ecosystems, and humans. The presentation will then focus on how the geology and climate in central
Oregon combine to create a system of prolific aquifers and a unique stream system fed primarily by
groundwater, and how our understanding of the region evolved over the past century. We’ll end with
discussion of the ecosystems that are dependent on groundwater, and the resource management
challenges in the region.
______________________________________________________________
Wednesday Feb. 22 — 10 am - Noon
Title: Future of SSI
Presenter: Helen Elder, SSI Member
Location: Zoom
Class description: Are you interested in exploring ideas for the future of SSI? Bring your ideas and
questions about the future of SSI and participate in an open discussion to share ideas about where
SSI goes from here in - both the short term and long term. We welcome your input. Look for more
details in the newsletter closer to the discussion date.
______________________________________________________________
Thursday Feb. 23 — 10 am - Noon
Title: Together, We Can End Unsheltered Homelessness
Presenter: Keith Wilson, BA, MBA
Location: PCC CLIMB; in person and by zoom
Class description: Keith is a tireless advocate for the environment, sustainable business practices,
and homelessness and is a board member of Shelter Now, a Portland-based organization launched
by the Interfaith Alliance on Poverty and Portland neighborhood association leaders whose goal is to
advocate for the creation of a wide range of alternative shelters to address the immediate crisis on
Portland’s streets. He will discuss his global travels learning about successful practices that
communities have employed to end unsheltered homelessness.
Bio: Keith grew up in Portland and lives in NE Portland with his wife and two children. He obtained his
MBA at the University of Portland, and Bachelor of Science at OSU, and attended PCC and
Roosevelt High School. He began his career at NBC in New York City and has lived in New York,
London, and New Zealand. In 2004 he became president and CEO of TITAN Freight Systems, a
transportation company with operations in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and British Columbia.
______________________________________________________________
Week of February 27
Monday Feb. 27 — 10 am - Noon
Title: Curiosity Cafe: Valuing Life
Presenter: Barry Bennett, SSI Member
Location: Zoom
Class description: What is the value of human life? We like to say life is priceless, but in fact we price
it all the time. Courts award damages in wrongful death claims. The government must determine how
much to spend for safety and environmental measures that will save a given number of lives. The
9/11 Victims Compensation Fund had to determine how much to pay family members of those killed.
And of course, in the notorious Ford Pinto case Ford determined how much the expected deaths from
car accidents would cost the company. What value do we place on human life?
For the second hour, bring a thought, idea, or opinion you want to share with the group.
______________________________________________________________
Tuesday Feb. 28 — 1 - 3 pm
Title: The Art of the Chiropractor
Presenter: Joseph Haugh, BA, BS, DC
Location: Zoom
Class description: This class will present a brief history of the profession, a description of different
schools of practice, an explanation of a whole-body approach* in treating common ailments, provide
guidance in selecting a provider, and the opportunity to ask questions.
*With his unique whole-body approach to chiropractic care, Dr. Joe focuses on changing the nervous
system to improve the mind-body connection treating a wide variety of conditions including Postural
Dysfunction, Joint Pain, Neck & Back Pain, Headaches, Migraines, Degenerative Joint Disease
(DDD), Overuse Injuries, Concussions & Brian Trauma, and Scoliosis.
Bio: Dr. Joe graduated from University of Western States Chiropractic College in 2020 with a
Doctor of Chiropractic and bachelor’s degree in Human Biology. Before grad school, he earned
his BS in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Pre-Physical Therapy from San Diego State. He is also a
certified Postural Alignment Specialist with Egoscue and an ACE certified Personal Fitness Trainer.
—————————————————————————————————--
To attend one of SSI’s online ZOOM classes - - -
Step 1: Take a look at the Class Descriptions posted on the SSI website
https://www.ssipdx.org/class-schedule.html to preview what classes are being offered - Mark your
calendar for the ones you want to participate in.
Step 2: Check the weekly Newsletter for the link to the class you want to participate in and click on it.
If the link to a Zoom event doesn't take you to the class you want (This is a Zoom issue, not the Newsletter's), USE THE CLASS ID AND PASS CODE INSTEAD.
● Log in to your free Zoom app (https://zoom.us/)
● Click on “Join Meeting”
● Use the Class ID and Passcode from the Zoom invitation in the Newsletter to join the class meeting.
Step 3: In the 15 minutes before the class is scheduled to start, click on the link to the class that you
found in the Newsletter.
Step 4: If you already have the Zoom application (app) installed, you will go directly to the Zoom
Waiting Room and wait to be admitted to the class. (Be sure your app is the latest version of Zoom.)
Notes:
● If you do NOT have the Zoom application (app) already installed you will be asked to download
the FREE Zoom app before joining the class. (It is not necessary to have the Zoom app to
participate in an SSI class - however, you will have better tools to make the most of your class
experience if you have the Zoom app.)
● Zoom customers are now required to keep their Zoom software no more than nine months behind
the current version. If you are running an older version of Zoom, you will be prompted to perform an
update. This takes a little time--so if you suspect that your Zoom software is out of date, you may
wish to log into an SSI activity a few minutes early to ensure that you are admitted on time.
FEBRUARY 2023 CLASSES
Note:
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday classes start at 10 a.m.
Tuesday classes start at 1 p.m.
See last page for Zoom information
Notices
- Several classes will be in-person at the PCC CLIMB Center: 1626 SE Water Ave. They will also be offered by zoom and indicated as “in-person & by zoom”. Zoom access information will be included in the weekly email newsletter prior to the class.
- Pay for Parking – discount code for SSI members can be obtained at the front reception desk before paying for parking ($2 with code).
- Please wear your name tag to all in-person classes; be sure to fill out the medical information on the reverse side.
- Masks and/or covid vaccinations are optional as of this publication date 12/19/2022. We recommend checking PCC’s website for any updated policy prior to class: pcc.edu
- Wondrium classes are offered on Tuesdays (10-Noon) and Fridays (1-3 pm). These are limited in the number of participants. See weekly email newsletter for details on how to participate.
- Special Interest Groups, Steaming Classes, Poetry and Play Reading details are listed in the weekly newsletter as they occur.
1st Classes in FEBRUARY
Wednesday Feb. 1 — 10 am - Noon
Title: Today's Labor Movement: What Are the Challenges and Is This a New Era of Unionization?
Presenter: Bob Bussel
Location: PCC CLIMB; in person & by zoom
Class description: Our presenter will assess the current status of workers and unions in the age of
COVID. He will also speculate about the future of workers and unions in a post-pandemic world.
______________________________________________________________
Thursday Feb. 2 — 10 am - Noon
Title: How business Operates Under Authoritarian Governments
Presenter: Murray Gordon, CPA, JD
Location: Zoom
Class description: We will explore the fundamental differences between managing a business in the
United States versus in a country where a strongman and his cronies control the economy; where
bribes and bribe solicitations are essential to survival; and where cash management is dependent on
the whims of powerful bureaucrats.
Bio: Murray is a CPA and international tax attorney who retired from Ernst & Young LLP in 2013, and
since has been Of Counsel (Tax) with the Chicago-based law firm, Masuda Funai Eifert and Mitchell.
He has devoted his career to international tax planning for intellectual property, tax authority audit
defense, and accounting and legal education. Murray has taught continuing legal education classes
on money laundering execution and detection. He has worked with prosecutors and defense
attorneys in a wide variety of financial cases.
______________________________________________________________
Week of February 6
Monday Feb. 6 — 10 am - Noon
Title: Poetry Reading Fun!
Presenter: Trina Gaynon, SSI member
Location: Zoom
Class description: Know a lot about poetry? Know nothing about poetry? Somewhere in-between?
There’s a place for you in this very popular class led by Trina Gaynon. We read from a variety of
published works. Really FUN!
______________________________________________________________
Tuesday Feb. 7 — 1 - 3 pm
Title: Two City Planners Walk into a Bar….
Presenter: Helen Elder and Barbara Sack, SSI Members
Location: Zoom
Class description: Helen and Barbara, two retired city planners, interview each other on their
experiences as city planners. They will cover such topics as: city planning relevancy in the technology
age; city planning and citizen involvement; housing, transportation, financing, infrastructure and
opinions on the future.
______________________________________________________________
Wednesday Feb. 8 — 10 am - Noon
Title: Before Broadway: American Musical Theater from Colonial Days to 1900
Presenter: Gordon Neal Herman, Musician and Educator
Location: Zoom
Class description: Musical Theater appears early in the colonial days of America and grows to be a
popular form of entertainment in the 1800s. This program will trace the European roots of musical
theater, how it developed in America and the struggle to develop an American form of musical
theater.
Bio: As a composer, Gordon has written numerous works in various styles. In 1996, he was part of a
national residency in musical theater sponsored by the NEA and has worked on several music theater
projects. He has released several CDs of original compositions. Gordon has been teaching music
history since 1981. He was the visiting lecturer in American Music History at the University of
Wisconsin – Whitewater in 1984 - 1985 and has taught at University of Idaho, Portland State
University, Linfield College and Marylhurst University. In the 1990s, he was a lecturer for the
Elderhostel program, and in the 2000s was part of the Portland, OR. OASIS program.
______________________________________________________________
Thursday Feb.9 — 10 am - Noon
Title: The Mainstreaming of Antisemitism in America
Presenter: Bob Hornstein, Director, Community Relations for the Jewish Federation of Portland
Location: Zoom
Class description: A 2021 survey of American adults revealed that over one-third did not know what
antisemitism is, and one out of six said they had never heard of the word. This at a time when we are
seeing an alarming rise in antisemitic incidents and hate crimes in the U.S. Education about
antisemitism is therefore essential. This workshop will explore what antisemitism is (and what it is not)
from both the far right and far left, how it has evolved over time, and how it is being normalized in
America. It will also delve into the reasons why antisemitism is often overlooked or even dismissed by
those working in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
—————————————————————————————————--
Week of February 13
Monday Feb. 13 — 10 am - Noon
Title: Curiosity Cafe: Current Research in Psilocybin Assisted Therapy
Presenter: David Benedicktus, instructor, Clark College, Vancouver, WA
Location: Zoom
Class description: A recent JAMA Psychiatry article concluded that a randomized clinical trial found
that psilocybin-assisted therapy was efficacious in producing sustained antidepressant effects in
patients with major depressive disorder. Learn about the current research on psilocybin, and other
psychedelic drugs in mental health treatment including Oregon’s psilocybin assisted therapy program.
For the second hour, bring a thought, idea, or opinion you want to share with the group.
Bio: David has been a health care professional for over 40 years, working in a variety of mental health
settings focusing on patient education projects. He is a passionate champion of informed consent in
communication between patients and health care providers. After retiring in 2013, he became an
instructor at Clark College in Vancouver, WA, teaching courses on Aging and the Brain, Preventing
Cognitive Decline as You Age and The Health Benefits of Complementary Medicine. As a board
member for Complementary Medicine Practitioners of PNW, he coordinated classes on prevention
and wellness for the City of Vancouver’s employee wellness program.
————————————————————————————————————————--
Tuesday Feb. 14 — 1 - 3 pm
Title: Fantasy Trees
Presenter: Alice Cotton, SSI member
Location: Zoom
Class description: This week we’ll draw and color (you can paint if you wish) Fantasy Trees. We
will look at some fun fantasy trees done by other artists and students and then start our own,
beginning with the tree’s trunk. Then we will focus on the leaves and branches in our own style after
looking at some ideas. When done, you must put it on your wall or give it as a present to anyone.
People will love it. Come join us and bring your art supplies: pencil, paper, colors, and most of all,
your imagination.
————————————————————————————————————————--
Wednesday Feb. 15 — 10 am - Noon
Title: Acupuncture: Does it Work?
Presenter: Kate Solon and Ruosi Lee
Location: Zoom
Class description: Gain knowledge on how and why acupuncture works. Our presenters will also
report on studies assessing its effectiveness.
————————————————————————————————————————--
Thursday Feb. 16 — 10 am - Noon
Title: Iron Dream: Iron Smelting Operation at Lake Oswego Oregon
Presenter: Clark Niewendorp
Location: Zoom
Class description: This talk is about the by-gone industrial age of Lake Oswego’s pig iron-producing
blast furnaces and the bog ore mines. In the years following the Civil War, several entrepreneurs
realized the surrounding area’s mineral resources included bog iron. There was abundant Douglas fir
for charcoal and adequate waterpower. All the ingredients needed to make iron lay nearby except for
limestone, which was obtained from Puget Sound.
______________________________________________________________
Week of February 20
Monday Feb. 20 — 10 am - Noon
Title: Poetry Reading Fun!
Presenter: Trina Gaynon, SSI member
Location: Zoom
Class description: Know a lot about poetry? Know nothing about poetry? Somewhere in-between?
There’s a place for you in this very popular class led by Trina Gaynon. We read from a variety of
published works. Really FUN!
______________________________________________________________
Tuesday Feb. 21 — 1 - 3 pm
Title: The Groundwater Hydrology of Central Oregon - A Unique and Critical Resource
Presenter: Marshall Gannett
Location: Zoom
Class description: We will start out with an overview of the fundamentals of groundwater: what it is,
where it comes from, how it moves, and where it goes, as well as its importance to streams,
ecosystems, and humans. The presentation will then focus on how the geology and climate in central
Oregon combine to create a system of prolific aquifers and a unique stream system fed primarily by
groundwater, and how our understanding of the region evolved over the past century. We’ll end with
discussion of the ecosystems that are dependent on groundwater, and the resource management
challenges in the region.
______________________________________________________________
Wednesday Feb. 22 — 10 am - Noon
Title: Future of SSI
Presenter: Helen Elder, SSI Member
Location: Zoom
Class description: Are you interested in exploring ideas for the future of SSI? Bring your ideas and
questions about the future of SSI and participate in an open discussion to share ideas about where
SSI goes from here in - both the short term and long term. We welcome your input. Look for more
details in the newsletter closer to the discussion date.
______________________________________________________________
Thursday Feb. 23 — 10 am - Noon
Title: Together, We Can End Unsheltered Homelessness
Presenter: Keith Wilson, BA, MBA
Location: PCC CLIMB; in person and by zoom
Class description: Keith is a tireless advocate for the environment, sustainable business practices,
and homelessness and is a board member of Shelter Now, a Portland-based organization launched
by the Interfaith Alliance on Poverty and Portland neighborhood association leaders whose goal is to
advocate for the creation of a wide range of alternative shelters to address the immediate crisis on
Portland’s streets. He will discuss his global travels learning about successful practices that
communities have employed to end unsheltered homelessness.
Bio: Keith grew up in Portland and lives in NE Portland with his wife and two children. He obtained his
MBA at the University of Portland, and Bachelor of Science at OSU, and attended PCC and
Roosevelt High School. He began his career at NBC in New York City and has lived in New York,
London, and New Zealand. In 2004 he became president and CEO of TITAN Freight Systems, a
transportation company with operations in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and British Columbia.
______________________________________________________________
Week of February 27
Monday Feb. 27 — 10 am - Noon
Title: Curiosity Cafe: Valuing Life
Presenter: Barry Bennett, SSI Member
Location: Zoom
Class description: What is the value of human life? We like to say life is priceless, but in fact we price
it all the time. Courts award damages in wrongful death claims. The government must determine how
much to spend for safety and environmental measures that will save a given number of lives. The
9/11 Victims Compensation Fund had to determine how much to pay family members of those killed.
And of course, in the notorious Ford Pinto case Ford determined how much the expected deaths from
car accidents would cost the company. What value do we place on human life?
For the second hour, bring a thought, idea, or opinion you want to share with the group.
______________________________________________________________
Tuesday Feb. 28 — 1 - 3 pm
Title: The Art of the Chiropractor
Presenter: Joseph Haugh, BA, BS, DC
Location: Zoom
Class description: This class will present a brief history of the profession, a description of different
schools of practice, an explanation of a whole-body approach* in treating common ailments, provide
guidance in selecting a provider, and the opportunity to ask questions.
*With his unique whole-body approach to chiropractic care, Dr. Joe focuses on changing the nervous
system to improve the mind-body connection treating a wide variety of conditions including Postural
Dysfunction, Joint Pain, Neck & Back Pain, Headaches, Migraines, Degenerative Joint Disease
(DDD), Overuse Injuries, Concussions & Brian Trauma, and Scoliosis.
Bio: Dr. Joe graduated from University of Western States Chiropractic College in 2020 with a
Doctor of Chiropractic and bachelor’s degree in Human Biology. Before grad school, he earned
his BS in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Pre-Physical Therapy from San Diego State. He is also a
certified Postural Alignment Specialist with Egoscue and an ACE certified Personal Fitness Trainer.
—————————————————————————————————--
To attend one of SSI’s online ZOOM classes - - -
Step 1: Take a look at the Class Descriptions posted on the SSI website
https://www.ssipdx.org/class-schedule.html to preview what classes are being offered - Mark your
calendar for the ones you want to participate in.
Step 2: Check the weekly Newsletter for the link to the class you want to participate in and click on it.
If the link to a Zoom event doesn't take you to the class you want (This is a Zoom issue, not the Newsletter's), USE THE CLASS ID AND PASS CODE INSTEAD.
● Log in to your free Zoom app (https://zoom.us/)
● Click on “Join Meeting”
● Use the Class ID and Passcode from the Zoom invitation in the Newsletter to join the class meeting.
Step 3: In the 15 minutes before the class is scheduled to start, click on the link to the class that you
found in the Newsletter.
Step 4: If you already have the Zoom application (app) installed, you will go directly to the Zoom
Waiting Room and wait to be admitted to the class. (Be sure your app is the latest version of Zoom.)
Notes:
● If you do NOT have the Zoom application (app) already installed you will be asked to download
the FREE Zoom app before joining the class. (It is not necessary to have the Zoom app to
participate in an SSI class - however, you will have better tools to make the most of your class
experience if you have the Zoom app.)
● Zoom customers are now required to keep their Zoom software no more than nine months behind
the current version. If you are running an older version of Zoom, you will be prompted to perform an
update. This takes a little time--so if you suspect that your Zoom software is out of date, you may
wish to log into an SSI activity a few minutes early to ensure that you are admitted on time.