Spring 2015 Recreation Reporter

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Opti “Fast” Sailing (8 - 12 years) For young sailors who want to sail fast but not sure they want to join our race team. We have a limited number of spots to introduce sailors to racing. All levels of sailors welcome. Opti Fast sailors will be taught alongside the race team one evening or one weekend day a week. Instructor: Comox Dinghy Sailing School #37987 Wed, Apr 15 - June 17 4 - 6:30 pm Meet at Comox Marina Park Gazebo $160/10 household and pet safety, deal- ing with strangers, making emer- gency calls, and more. #38158 Sat, May 2 or #38159 Sat, June 20 1 - 3:30 pm Lewis Centre Sailish Bldg. $25 St John’s Ambulance Babysitter Training (9 - 16 years) Learn about children, accident prevention, home safety and emergency procedures. Please bring your lunch & a doll. In- cludes a take-home first aid kit. Register early, as these classes fill quickly. Lewis Centre 9 am - 4 pm $69 Home Sense & Safety (9 - 12 years) Create a safe environment when you are home alone. Learn about meal and snack prep, #38155 Sat, Mar 21 #38156 Sat, Apr 18 #38157 Sat, June 6

New ! FUNdamental Skills (7 - 11 years) Join this starter program de- signed for children with intellec- tual disabilities. Develop skills in sport-related motor skills such as running, jumping, skipping and throwing in this fun non-competi- tive environment. Children will be introduced to sports such as; soc- cer, basketball, floor hockey and more. The FUNdamentals skills will then help children transition into community or traditional Special Olympic Programs. Please leave your name on our Interest List.

Piano Adventures (5 - 11 years)

Explore the world of music using a wide range of musical styles. Suitable for beginners Instructor: Debbie Ross Thurs, Apr 16 - June 18

#37988 5 - 6 pm (5 - 7 yrs) #37989 6 - 7 pm (8 - 11 yrs)

Lewis Park Tsolum Bldg. $120/10

Optimist Sailing Wet Feet (5 - 8 years) Join this CANsail developed safety with creative, nutritious and simple recipes. It’s a great introduction to learning about food. #38160 Wed, Apr 22 – June 10 3:30 - 5 pm Lewis Centre $80/8 course which aims to help young children feel comfortable around, near, on and in the water. Sail in an Optimist Dinghy sailboat which is a small sailboat specially designed for young sailors. Skills are taught using fun games and activities both on and off the water. Instructor: Comox Dinghy Sailing School #37986 Mon, June 1 - 22 4 - 6 pm Meet at Comox Marina Park Gazebo $85/4 Kitchen Adventures (6 - 9 years) Roll up your sleeves and tie on your apron for culinary fun. Com- bine kitchen etiquette and food

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Registration starts Wednesday March 4 see page 85