Spring 2015 Recreation Reporter

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Piano Lessons Have you always wanted to play the piano? Music makes your brain work better! Explore the world of music using a wide range of musical styles. Begin- ners only please. The first book costs $25 and a piano or keyboard is recommended for practising at home. Instructor: Debbie Ross #37829 Thurs, Apr 2 - June 18 7 - 8 pm Lewis Tsolum Bldg. $192/12 Photography Basics This class is for people with little to no photography experience but would like to get more artistic with their photos. Topics include aperture/depth of field, shutter speed, composition and move- ment within photography. Then we look at creative ways to use photography in artistic ways. Instructor: Jenja McIntyre #37828 Wed, Apr 8 - May 27 7 - 9 pm Lewis Centre $100/8 Clay Works Whether you like traditional sculpture or would like to create funky, functional pieces of art, this class is for you. We will be using under-glazes and glazes to finish the sculptures. Tools, under-glazes and some glazes will be provided. Some supplies required. Instructor: Jenja McIntyre #37774 Thurs, May 7 - June 25 8 - 9:30 pm Lewis Centre $100/8

Beginner Blues Guitar Get happy while strumming the Blues! This course will focus on 12 bar blues songs and cover strumming patterns, turnarounds, blues scales and simple blues licks (phrases). Instructor: Larry Ayre #37802 Wed, Apr 15 - May 20 6 - 7:15 pm Lewis Tsolum Bldg. $83/6

Blues Harmonica The harmonica is a versatile in- strument that can be heard in music ranging from folk and country to jazz and rock, but the harmonica is truly at home with the blues. No previous musical experience is necessary. Instructor: Larry Ayre #37908 Wed, Apr 15 - May 20 7:30 - 8:30 pm

Lewis Park Tsolum Bldg. $66/6

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African Hand Drumming and Rhythm Learn basic hand drumming techniques, become comfortable jamming in a supportive circle of friends, and reap the benefits of ‘getting into the groove’. Instructor: Monica Hofer Mon, Intermediate No class Mar 30 & Apr 6. DrumsAlive® DrumsAlive® combines the benefits of a traditional physical fitness program with the benefits to the brain of music and rhythm while participants drum on large exercise balls while getting aerobic exer- cise! It improves memory and brainpower by using cross-coordinated movements and integration of memory-enhancing exercises and includes all aspects of traditional endurance training. #37783 Wed, Mar 18 - June 24 7 - 8 pm Native Sons Hall $84/12 Wed, Beginner No class Apr 1, 8 & 29. or No class Apr 1, 8 & 29.

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#37763 Mar 23 - May 11 #38182 May 25 - June 29

#37762 Mar 18 - May 6 $63/5 #38183 May 13 - June 24 $88/7 5:30 - 6:30 pm

11:45 am - 12:45 pm $75/6 Native Sons Hall

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