Education Update
Barbara Owen
505-2802 or jbowenct@aol.com
May, 2008
PGICA classes are open to everyone in the community. You do not have to be a member of the Civic Association to attend. Please remember to register for classes in advance. You may register for a class by calling 637-1655 and speaking to an office volunteer or you may register in person at our building at 2001 Shreve Street. Please provide your telephone number and an e-mail address when you register so that you may be notified if there is a class change or cancellation. When you visit our building, take a look at the kiosk in the lobby which often contains information about the classes, as well as other community events.
*NEW DANCE CLASS: Frank and Donna Alsip, professional ballroom dance instructors, will be teaching ballroom dance lessons starting on Tuesday, May 20th. Classes will be held on each Thursday for six weeks. Students will learn the smooth gliding style of Fox Trot; the fun lively styles of Swing and Cha Cha; the Latin moods of Rumba; the romance and grace of Waltz and the dramatic passionate style that characterizes Tango. Tuition is $41.00 per person. To enroll in Advanced, Intermediate, or Beginner classes, please call the Civic Association office at 637-1655. For more information on the classes, you may contact Frank and Donna at 321-5786 or 473-5468.
Advanced Class is from 3:00 to 4:00. This level is for dancers who are accomplished in the basic and intermediate levels. Advanced patterns, technique and style will be taught to enhance appearance on the dance floor.
Intermediate Class is from 4:00 to 5:00 and is designed for dancers who have completed Beginner Basic classes. More step patterns will be taught to increase dancing variety with emphasis on footwork, lead and follow, dance posture and styling of each dance.
Beginner Basics Class is from 5:30 to 6:30. Participants will learn to lead and follow basic step patterns in time to the music. The style and character of each dance will be introduced.
*Art - Introduction to Oil & Acrylic Painting - Watch for announcements of future art classes taught by Barbara Granaudo
*Art - Oil Painting - Jan Britland teaches students to paint using the popular "Bob Ross technique". Beginners are encouraged to attend. In her next session on May 12th, she will be teaching students to paint a Lighthouse. She recommends that you wear old clothes, bring your lunch, and be prepared to enjoy a day of painting. Class time: 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. The $50.00 class fee includes a canvas and all the materials you need to complete your painting, as well as thorough instruction. If you additional questions, please contact Jan Britland at 575-0330 or jbritland@comcast.net.
*Ballroom Dancing: Bob Leightner Ballroom Dancing classes will resume in November.
*Bridge - Intermediate - Jill Brown's Bridge lessons will resume in the Fall. For dates and times of future classes, please contact Jill Brown in the Fall at 637-7825 or by email at rooshian@aol.com.
*Computers: (On-going) The Meek Geeks (formerly known as The Computer Group) continue to provide up-to-date information to novice and intermediate computer users to enhance computer confidence, expand computer knowledge, and help develop informed consumers. Each Meek Geek session is independent of other sessions and therefore is suitable for drop-ins or those who cannot attend all sessions. This is an easy going entry level program designed to expand your computer knowledge. The seminars will occasionally investigate other digital products and their interactions with the computer. Handouts are provided for home practice for each program. "The Meek Geeks" meet on the third Monday of each month from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. There is a $10.00 fee that allows participants to attend all of the seminars held each month from September to June. (No advance registration is required to attend, although a registration sheet is available in our class book.) Contact Ray Rose at esorrose@msn.com if you wish to receive e-mails containing specific monthly program content or if you need additional information about these seminars. Ray may also be reached by calling 639-5056.
*Digital Photography- Advanced - (On-going) The "Digiteers" meet on the second Wednesday of each month from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. This group of dedicated digital photographers study both picture taking techniques and processing their pictures with Adobe Photo Shop or similar software. The group occasionally takes photographic field trips. If you are interested in improving your skills, are familiar with Adobe Photo Shop or other similar programs, please come and meet with these folks.
*Fishing Class - Watch for announcements of future introductory classes on Florida Fishing taught by Capt. Ralph Allen of the Kingfisher Fleet.
* MahJongg - Gloria Walker will be teaching MahJongg throughout the month of May. The class will begin on May 6 and continue every Tuesday and Thursday morning through May 22. The fee for these lessons is $35.00 per person ($60.00 per couple). A 2008 MahJongg card will be required —see class handout for details. Class minimum is 8 students and maximum is 12. Gloria Walker may be reached by calling 639-4764 or at flsunburn3@comcast.net.
*Scrapbooking - Watch for announcements for future classes.
*Spanish - Beginning and Intermediate - (On-going) Max Rappaport continues to provide Beginning and Intermediate Spanish language lessons. Beginning Spanish - Each Monday, 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Intermediate Spanish Wednesday, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. The fee for 4 classes is $32.00. If you have any questions about these classes, please contact Max Rapport at 639-2247 or email him at Maxdoris@comcast.net.
*Yoga -Mixed Level - (On-going) Our experienced instructor, Ilse Mindling, continues to offer yoga classes at our building. Thursday classes continue to be "Mixed Level Yoga" and begin at 8:30 am. The Kundalini Only Class on Wednesday begins at 5:30 pm. The fee for all these classes is $40.00 for 5 sessions. There is a $10.00 "drop-in" fee. Please contact instructor Ilse Mindling at 627-8827 or at IlseM@yogaforeveryage.com if you have any questions.
Remember, our classes are open to the public. As a courtesy to our instructors, please register in advance for a class if you plan to attend. Thank you.