Fall Recreation Reporter 2015

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Creative Pursuits Piano Lessons Have you always wanted to play the piano? Music makes your brain work better and here’s your chance to learn your favou- rite songs. These small group classes study the basics of music, then you choose more! The first book costs $28 and a piano or keyboard is recommended for practising at home. Instructor: Debbie Ross #39332 Fridays Sept 11 - Nov 27

Beginner Blues Harmonica

Beginner Blues Guitar This course will cover getting started on the guitar. Simple note reading and chords for se- niors who want to learn new musical skills. Instructor: Larry Ayre #39241 Thursdays

The harmonica is a versatile in- strument that can be heard in music randing from folk and country to jazz and rock and of course blues! No previous musi- cal experience necessary. Instructor: Larry Ayre #39242 Thursdays

Oct 8 - Nov 12 1:00 - 2:00 pm Lewis Craft Room A $75/6

Oct 8 - Nov 12 2:15 - 3:15 pm Lewis Craft Room A $75/6

Painting with Watercolours

11:00 am - 12:00 pm Lewis Tsolum Building $198/12

Write Your Life Story Writing your life story is telling of your experience, strength and hope passed on to your family and loved ones. Learn to access memories through a variety of writing exercises and story shar- ing. You will be encouraged to write small vignettes that recount different aspects of your life. Instructor: Traci Skuce #39199 Tuesdays

In a step by step demonstration driven teaching process you will learn a variety of techniques unique to water colour such as washes, graded washes, masking, dry brush, glazing and more. At- tention will be paid to the selec- tion and care of materials and tools that will make your work more rewarding. No class Oct 12. Instructor: Bill Kerr #39019 Mondays Oct 5 - Nov 30 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Tsolum Building $112.50/8 Personal Technology Management 101 A beginner course focusing on understanding your apple products (iPad, iPhone, Mac Com- puter). Setting up social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, You- Tube, etc.) Uploading photos and videos and staying connected to family and friends online. Bring your technology problems to class and let’s work through them together. Instructor: David LeBlanc #39416 Wednesdays

Blue Grass Slow Pitch Jam

The Slow Pitch Jam is a unique opportunity for beginners to learn the basics of jamming. A structured setting, patient and knowledgeable leader and safety in numbers is a perfect way for beginners to experience the sheer joy of making music in a group. Instructor: Kazimea Sokil Wednesdays

Sept 29 - Dec 1 1:00 - 2:30 pm Lewis Salish Building $140/10

#39233 Sept 16 - Oct 21 #39234 Oct 28 - Dec 9 12:30 - 2:00 pm

Lewis Craft Room B $96/6

Courtenay Recreation

RecreationAccess Apply for coupon books that provide healthy lifestyle opportunities to residents of the City of Courtenay who live below Statistics Canada low

Older Adult

income thresholds. How do I apply?

Recreation Access application forms are available at the Lewis Centre, Florence Filberg Centre and City Hall.

Sept 9 - Dec 2 1:00 - 2:00 pm Filberg Centre $100/12

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Registration starts Wednesday August 12 see page 107