Courses

Spring 2012 Courses

You must be a member of CB55+ to register for any of the courses listed below. Come to the CB55+ Office on any weekday morning (9:00 – 12:00) to register.  Please pay by cheque made out to Cordova Bay 55+ Assoc. .

We also have a new way to pay for Drop-in at Stretch & Strength classes. You can purchase a 10-time Pass card for $75 (a savings of $5 less than ten drop-in fees).

The following courses will be offered (always dependent on sufficient numbers, so it’s important to register well in advance):

STRETCH AND STRENGTH
April 2 – June 25  Monday   9:30 – 10:30
$77 (11) or $8 Drop-in or NEW $75.00 (10-pass card)   Min:  8     Max:  15
Cardio to warm up, followed by toning, core strengthening, and stretching. This course targets every muscle in the body in a gentle, yet effective way, concentrating on agility, balance, coordination, and posture. (no classes on Apr. 9 or May 21)
Big Room
Christina Truscott instructing.  12 classes for $84   (sub – Viera Apr. 2)

April 12 – June 28 Thursday  9:30 – 10:30  (no classes on Apr. 9 or May 21)
$84 (12) or $8 Drop-in or NEW $75.00 (10-pass card)   Min:  8     Max:  15                      Cardio to warm up, followed by toning, core strengthening, and stretching. This course targets every muscle in the body in a gentle, yet effective way, concentrating on agility, balance, coordination, and posture.
Big Room
Christina Truscott instructing.  (sub Viera April 2– April 12 )

COMPUTER TRAINING

Computer training for MAC OR PC
April 18 – June 6  Wednesday  11:00 – 12:00
$32 for 8 classes or $5 drop-in
Lounge
Max 6 or bring you own computer
Topics covered depend on the individual levels of participants from beginner to advanced.
General areas include:
1) Computer terms and jargon, security, and filing systems;
2) Setting up g-mail, sending email with attachments, managing email;
3) Digital photo management, emailing pGhotos;
4) Review of basic applications.
Brian Hack instructing.

How To iPad  -
Friday,  10:00 to 11:30.   April 20, 27, May 4.
3 classes for $12 or $5 drop-in
Lounge
These classes are intended for the new iPad (3) or iPad2 owner. Please bring yours along. iPad2s will not be provided.
April 20.  – Overview of the iPad2 and how to get it to do what you want including settings, gestures, iCloud, keyboard tricks and FaceTime.
April 27. – Applications that come with the iPad2 focusing on Address Book, Email, Safari, Maps, Camera, Photo Booth, Photos and Picture Frame.
May 4. – What else can an iPad2 do, especially Calendar, Messages, App Store and some favourite apps. Also iBooks, making notes and borrowing ebooks from the library.
Monica McGarrigle instructing.  Monica is a member of the Victoria MacIntosh User’s Group.

Watercolour Painting Workshops
Tuesdays 1:00 – 4:00 pm    Joanne Thompson
$25 per workshop  Minimum:  6     Maximum:  8
Studio
April 10 – Painting from travel photos  (Bring several photos)
May 8  - Painting Wild Places (Bring photos and sketches and we may go to the beach)
June 5 – People painting (Tips for simplifying figures for watercolour)

Music – The Mind’s Personal Trainer?
April 30 to June 11 (no class May 21)
Studio  Minimum:  8   Maximum:  none
Instructor Oona Jean
Come and sing, improvise and learn to play instruments while you are increasing the health of your brain!  Active participation in music can enhance memory increase concentration and problem solving abilities and is a fun way to socialize.

Music Reading and Rhythm
April 17 to May 8 (4 classes)  Tuesday 1:00 – 1:50
(Previously scheduled for April 10 to May 1)
Studio       Minimum:  6   Maximum:  none
Instructor  Aideen Lydon
FREE (minimal cost for sight-reading book)
Come and have fun learning about the basics of music.  No experience required, just a love of music.  Bring a pencil and your enthusiasm!

ORIGAMI PAPER FOLDING
April 16   Monday 1:00 – 3:00 pm
$15 (2 hr. workshop) Minimum:  6   Maximum:  12
Studio
Instructor - Yoko Mannion
Learn how to create beautiful lotus flowers, butterflies, cranes, etc. to take with you for gifts or art pieces for your home, in this fun, easy workshop.

SELF-MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC DISEASE  (Day & Time to be confirmed)
May ? to be confirmed (6 classes) Studio
Instructor  Geri Jacques & ?
FREE    Minimum:  6     Maximum:  12
Learn how to better your health condition, whatever it may be, through exercise, meditation, discussion, and guidance from trained facilitators from the Centre on Aging.  A free manual is also included in this course.

Another BRIDGE course will be offered in the Fall 2012.  Also, watch for an upcoming course on Dealer’s Choice Poker for beginner and experienced players, alike.

If a course does not run because of low enrolment, your payment will be refunded.  If a member decides not to continue a course, they can be reimbursed the full amount they paid before the second class.

SAANICH RECREATION – CORDOVA BAY COMMUNITY PLACE PROGRAMS

COURSE REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

If a course does not run because of low enrolment, your payment will be refunded (or a credit can be issued for Saanich courses).  If you decide to drop out of a course, you will be given a full refund BEFORE the second class.  After the second lesson, refunds (or credits, from Saanich) will only be granted, in case of illness (supported by a Doctor’s note), or for compassionate reasons.  No refunds or credits will be given out for individually missed classes.

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Contact Brenda Hurd at brendahurd@telus.net or 250-658-6484 for more information about courses offered or desired.

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