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Courtenay Recreation

More Blues Harmonica This class is perfect for those who have taken our previous harmonica courses! We will cov- er more challenging music and have all new songs to dive into. Instructor: Larry Ayre Wednesdays January 28 - March 4 6:00 - 7:00 pm Lewis Park Tsolum Building $66/6 Sessions Tai Chi The slow, fluid movements of Tai Chi reduce tension and stress, improves balance, coordination, and concentration, as well as muscle resiliency and joint flex- ibility. Tai Chi helps to increase energy and provides an overall sense of well-being. Instructor: Albert Balbon Thursdays January 15 - March 19 7:00 - 8:00 pm or Saturdays January 17 - March 21 10:00 - 11:00 am Lewis Centre $75/10 Sessions New !

Finger Picking Guitar Have you ever wished you could pick out melodies on the guitar? Well, here’s your chance. In this session, you’ll be introduced to the alternating thumb style of finger picking guitar. Instructor: Larry Ayre Wednesdays January 8 - March 4 7:15 - 8:30 pm Lewis Park Tsolum Building $83/6 Sessions DrumsAlive! Using rhythm as the source of inspiration to discover a new group fitness experience, Drums Alive® combines the benefits of a traditional physical fitness program with the benefits to the brain of music and rhythm. This program, which has partici- pants drumming on large exer- cise balls while getting aerobic exercise, fosters a healthy bal- ance physically, mentally, emo- tionally and socially! It improves memory and brainpower by using cross-coordinated move- ments and integration of mem- ory-enhancing exercises and in- cludes all aspects of traditional endurance training, which stim- ulates the cardiovascular sys- tem. It’s a great combination of movement-therapy with music, sound and dance therapy which Instructor: Monica Hofer Wednesdays February 4 - March 11 7:00 - 8:00 pm Native Sons Hall $42/6 Sessions

African Hand Drumming & Rhythm Learn basic hand drumming techniques, become comfort- able jamming in a supportive circle of friends, and reap the benefits of ‘getting into the groove’. No class February 9. Instructor: Monica Hofer Qigong Qigong is an ancient healing art that combines flowing move- ments and breath aiding in overall health. The movements come from the core and expand through the motions aiding in increased muscle strength, flex- ibility and sense of well being. Breathe in vital energy and ex- hale tension and stress as you discover nature’s way of correct- ing posture and alignment. Instructor: Corny Martens Tuesdays January 6 - March 31 3:00 - 3:45 pm Native Sons Hall $120/13 Sessions

Mondays Intermediate February 2 - March 16 11:45 am - 12:45 pm or Wednesdays Beginners February 4 - March 11

5:30 - 6:30 pm Native Sons Hall $75/6 Sessions

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Registration starts Wednesday November 19 see page 114