Full Winter 2015 Reporter - Courtenay Recreation- optimized

Courtenay Recreation

Painting with Watercolours

Bringing order to complexity is the key to painting, particularly to water colour painting. In a step by step demonstration driv- en teaching process this is ex- actly what you will learn to do. This class is characterized by per- sonal coaching in an enjoyable atmosphere. The program will provide solutions to problems encountered by newer waterco- lour painters such as controlling the water. Techniques unique to water colour such as washes, graded washes, masking, dry brush, glazing and more all ex- plained. Attention will be paid to the selection and care of ma- terials and tools that will make your work more rewarding. You will develop an understanding of paint and paper properties. No class February 9. Instructor: Bill Kerr Mondays January 19 - March 16 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Lewis Park Tsolum Building $120/8 Sessions Write your Life Story Learn to access memories through a variety of writing ex- ercises and story sharing. You will be encouraged to write small vignettes that recount dif- ferent aspects of your life. This is a powerful and fun way to generate ideas or add another chapter to your ever evolving life story. Instructor: Traci Skuce Thursdays January 22 - March 12 1:00 - 2:30 pm Lewis Park

Hearing Screenings More than three million Canadi- ans have some degree of hear- ing loss that can be attributed to many different causes and disorders of the middle or inner ear. In one way or another, and at one time or another, it is likely that each and every Canadian will be affected by hearing loss. Thursdays • January 15 • February 19 • March 19 9:25 - 10:35 am Lewis Park Tsolum Building 20 minute appointment No charge, but please pre-register

Foot Care Clinic Our certified Foot Care Nurses will provide you with a nursing assessment, education on pre- venting foot problems, general information for proper foot care as well as cut your toenails, file corns and callouses, and finish off with a luxurious massage. Instructor: Anne Lai Wednesdays • January 21 • February 18 • March 18 9:00 - 11:50 am Filberg Centre $45/30 minute appointment

Learn to Classic Cross Country Ski Want to find a way to beat the winter blah’s and get outdoors? Cross country skiing is a great way to meet new people, get some fresh air and exercise and enjoy it in the beauty of Strathcona Pro- vincial Park. Paradise Meadows comes by its name honestly. Over the course of a month you will learn the basics of classic cross coun- try skiing, including how to navigate the hills. We will work our way into confidence with a ski tour for the last class and reward ourselves with a fondue. Designed for novice skiiers. Meet at Raven Lodge @ 9:30 am, please bring a lunch. Note: Fee does not include Nordic ski ticket or ski rentals. Tuesdays February 3 - 24 or March 3 - 24 9:30 am - 1:30 pm $150/4 Sessions New !

Courtenay Recreation Older Adult

Tsolum Building $96/8 Sessions

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250-338-5371 250-338-1000 www.courtenay.ca