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Beginner’s Blues Guitar Ready to dive deeper into the Blues? This course builds on your basic guitar skills, focusing on 12-bar blues songs, strum ming patterns, turnarounds, blues scales and simple blues licks. Perfect for players looking to expand their technique and bring more soul to their guitar playing! No class Nov 11. Instructor: Larry Ayre #17022 Tuesdays boost your confidence, and spark your creativity! Through improv games you’ll enhance quick-thinking skills, stay men tally sharp and enjoy plenty of laughter. No experience nec essary just bring your sense of humour. No class Oct 31. Instructor: Connor Ballantine #17085 Fridays Oct 17 - Dec 12 1:30-3 p.m. Lewis Craft Room B $99/8 Beginner’s Blues Harmonica The harmonica is a versatile instrument, heard in everything from folk and country to jazz and rock, but it shines brightest in blues music. No prior musi cal experience is required. Just bring a ‘C’ harmonica and get ready to learn how to play this fun and soulful instrument! No class Nov 11. Instructor: Larry Ayre #17021 Tuesdays Oct 14 - Nov 25 6-7 p.m. Lewis Salish Building $89/6 Improv for 55+ Join this fun-filled improv class designed to sharpen your mind, Oct 14 - Nov 25 7:15-8:30 p.m. Lewis Salish Building $89/6

Adult Gymnastics (16 years & over) Adult gymnastics offers a fun, supportive way to build strength, flexibility, and coordination. No prior experience is needed - just a willingness to try! Learn basic skills like rolls, handstands, and cartwheels at your own pace, all while improving confidence, body awareness, and fitness in a welcoming, encouraging envi ronment. No class Oct 13. #17196 Mondays Sept 15 - Dec 15 7:15-8:15 p.m. Lewis Vern Nichols Gym $249/13 $25/drop-in if minimum registration met

7 Story Circus Community Circus 2 (12 years & over) This class has a strong focus on ensemble work, as well as individual skill building. Activities include aerial silks, hoop, rope, juggling, object manipulation, stilting, chair balance and part ner balance, handstands and conditioning, improvisation & performance games. This class is for beginners to pre-profes sional circus enthusiasts! No class Oct 31. Instructor: 7 Story Circus #16835 Fridays Oct 3 - Nov 28 6:30-8 p.m. Vern Nichols Gym $300/8

No classes on stat holidays

7 Story Circus Aerial Arts: Mixed Levels (Basics - Advanced) In this mixed-level class we will focus on skills, technique, strength, endurance, creative movement and much more. Students will have the option to work towards creating acts to present in the last class. Instructor: 7 Story Circus #16832 Wednesdays Sept 24 - Dec 10 6-7:30 p.m. Vern Nichols Gym $450/12 Register ONLINE at courtenay.ca/reconline

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