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Centennial SSWelland - Cent

Governor Simcoe Secondary SchoolSt. Catharines - Simcoe

Garrison Road PublicSchoolFortErie – Garr

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Lifetime Learning CentreSt. Catharines - LLC

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FOR THE LOVE OF LEARNING C 4105 BakingandCakeDecoratingforKidsAged6-12* GFESS M 5:30-7:30 152 Sept.24 8 $96.00 17

6108 ChristmasFlorals* Simcoe M 7:00-9:00 310 Sept.24 5 $60.00 176128 CookingforNewbies* Simcoe M 6:30-9:00 201A Sept.24 8 $120.00 174329 CookingforNewbies* GFESS W 6:30-8:30 152 Sept.26 8 $96.00 17

C 4230 CulinaryCreationsforKidsAges10-14* GFESS T 5:30-7:30 152 Sept.25 8 $96.00 17 6234 DSLRPhotography-Beginners Simcoe T 6:00-7:30 141B Sept.25 10 $90.00 17

6251 DSLRPhotography-Intermediate Simcoe T 7:30-9:00 141B Sept.25 10 $90.00 176235 Fantasy/Sci-FiLiteratureStudy Simcoe T 6:00-7:15 141D Sept.25 10 $75.00 176238 FloralDesign-Beginners* Simcoe T 7:00-9:00 310 Sept.25 10 $120.00 176439 FloralDesign-Intermediate* Simcoe Th 7:00-9:00 310 Sept.27 10 $120.00 176248 Handheld Mobile Devices Simcoe T 7:00-9:00 308B Sept.25 8 $96.00 176250 Indian Cuisine Simcoe T 6:30-9:00 201A Sept.25 8 $120.00 17

C 6454 JuniorChefsAges7-12* Simcoe Th 6:30-8:00 201A Sept.27 8 $72.00 17 C 4355 JuniorChefsAges7-12* GFESS W 4:30-6:30 152 Sept.26 8 $96.00 17

6165 MixedMedia Simcoe M 6:30-8:00 123 Sept.24 8 $72.00 176368 PlantPoweredItalia Simcoe W 6:00-8:00 201A Sept.26 3 $36.00 175271 Reincarnation–Exploreyourpastlives Port T 6:00-8:00 103 Sept.25 10 $120.00 176172 SATPreparationCourse Simcoe M 6:00-8:00 141C Sept.24 10 $120.00 184275 StrategicNegotiationProgram/BusinessSkills GFESS T 6:30-8:30 159 Sept.25 10 $120.00 186377 This Cheese is NUTS! Simcoe W 6:00-8:00 201A Oct.24 1 $12.00 18

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COMPUTERS6101 AdobePhotoshopElementsforBeginners Simcoe M 7:00-9:00 308A Sept.24 8 $96+$10 16

C 6402 AnimationandProgrammingforKidsAged8-14 Simcoe Th 7:00-8:30 308A Sept.27 8 $72+$10 166110 ComputerBasicsforAdults Simcoe M 6:00-8:00 308A Sept.24 10 $120+$10 166211 ComputerBasicsforAdultsPartTwo Simcoe T 6:00-8:00 308A Sept.25 10 $120+$10 16

S 2212 Computer Workshop for Seniors Cent T 6:00-8:00 226 Sept.25 10 $120+$10 166164 MicrosoftOfficeBasics Simcoe M 6:30-9:00 308B Sept.24 8 $120+$10 176381 Web Design – Social Media Simcoe W 7:00-9:00 308A Sept.26 8 $96+$10 176382 WhatistheCloud&WhyShouldICare? Simcoe W 6:30-8:00 308B Sept.26 10 $150+$10 17

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ARTS, CRAFTS & MUSIC6313 ContemporaryandJazzGuitar Simcoe W 7:00-8:00 123 Sept.26 10 $60.00 16

C 4331 Drama for Kids Ages 7-13 GFESS W 5:30-7:30 Port.1 Sept.26 8 $96.00 166232 DrawingandSketching-Beginners Simcoe T 6:00-8:30 127 Sept.25 8 $120.00+$10 166333 Drawing and Sketching - Intermediate Simcoe W 6:00-8:30 127 Sept.26 8 $120.00+$10 163144 Guitar-Beginners Beam M 7:00-8:00 Music Sept.24 10 $60.00 166245 Guitar-Beginners Simcoe T 8:15-9:30 123 Sept.25 8 $60.00 166446 Guitar - Intermediate Simcoe Th 8:15-9:30 123 Sept.27 8 $60.00 166147 GuitarRock&Blues Simcoe M 8:15-9:30 123 Sept.24 10 $75.00 16

C 4270 PuppetMakingforKidsAges5-12* GFESS T 6:00-7:30 161 Sept.25 8 $72.00 165457 Learn to Quilt Port Th 6:00-8:00 Cafeteria Sept.27 5 $60.00 161376 Tailoring Grims W 6:30-8:30 1 Sept.26 10 $120.00 163180 Ukulele Beam M 8:00-9:00 Music Sept.24 10 $60.00 16

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COURSE CHART GUIDEAges:All courses are for ages18+,unless otherwise indicated:

S : Seniors C : Children (Elementary)

Descriptions:Pleaserefertocourse descriptions, starting on page 16.

* Course materialcostsareextra

Locations:BeamsvilleDSSBeamsville-Beam

Centennial SSWelland - Cent

Governor Simcoe Secondary SchoolSt. Catharines - Simcoe

GarrisonRoadPublicSchoolFortErie– Garr

GreaterFortErieSecondary School-GFESS

Grimsby SSGrimsby - Grims

Lifetime Learning CentreSt. Catharines - LLC

ParnallPublicSchoolSt. Catharines -Parnall

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LANGUAGE6314 ConversationalFrench-Beginners Simcoe W 6:30-8:00 141A Sept.26 10 $90.00 186315 ConversationalFrench-Intermediate Simcoe W 8:00-9:30 141F Sept.26 10 $90.00 186116 ConversationalGerman-Beginners Simcoe M 6:30-8:00 141D Sept.24 10 $90.00 186217 Conversational German - Intermediate Simcoe T 6:30-8:00 141C Sept.25 10 $90.00 181218 ConversationalItalianforTravellers-Beginners Grims T 6:00-7:30 104 Sept.25 10 $90.00 187496 ConversationalJapanese-Beginners West Th 6:00-8:00 1105 Oct.4 10 $120.00 186319 ConversationalJapanese-Beginners Simcoe W 7:00-8:30 141C Sept.26 10 $90.00 186420 Conversational Japanese - Intermediate Simcoe Th 7:00-8:30 141A Sept.27 10 $90.00 184121 ConversationalJapenese-Beginners GFESS M 7:00-8:30 161 Sept.24 8 $72.00 186322 Conversational Spanish - Advanced Simcoe W 8:00-9:30 141E Sept.26 10 $90.00 186323 Conversational Spanish - Intermediate Simcoe W 6:30-8:00 141E Sept.26 10 $90.00 186124 ConversationalSpanish-Beginners Simcoe M 8:00-9:30 141E Sept.24 10 $90.00 186125 ConversationalSpanishforTravellers-Beginners Simcoe M 6:30-8:00 141A Sept.24 10 $90.00 184326 ConversationalSpanishforTravellers-Beginners GFESS W 6:30-8:30 161 Sept.26 10 $90.00 181227 ConversationalSpanishforTravellers-Beginners Grims T 6:30-8:00 100 Sept.25 10 $90.00 18

2203 Badminton Cent T 6:30-8:30 GymA/B Sept.25 10 $120.00+$5 181204 Badminton Grims T 6:30-8:30 Gym Sept.25 10 $110.00+$5 186206 Broga(YogaforMen) Simcoe T 5:00-6:00 Library Sept.25 10 $60.00 186307 Chakra Simcoe W 6:30-8:30 141D Sept.26 8 $96.00 186308 Combat Conditioning and Self-Defence Parnall W 7:00-8:15 Gym Sept.26 10 $75.00 197136 FitStix West M 6:00-7:00 Small Gym Sept.24 10 $60.00 196137 FitnessBootcamp Parnall M 7:00-8:15 Gym Sept.24 10 $75.00 194340 Fusion GFESS T 6:30-7:30 Commons Sept.26 10 $60.00 194458 Jazz/HiphopforKidsAges4-10 GFESS Th 6:00-7:00 Portable1 Sept.27 10 $60.00 196341 GentleFit Parnall Th 6:00-7:00 Gym Sept.27 10 $60.00 192242 Golf Cent T 6:30-7:30 Gym C Sept.25 10 $60.00 192243 Golf Cent T 7:30-8:30 Gym C Sept.25 10 $60.00 191249 Hatha Yoga Grims T 7:00-8:30 Studio Sept.25 10 $90.00 196152 Introduction to Tai Chi Chuan Simcoe M 7:00-8:00 Cafeteria Sept.24 10 $60.00 197556 KickFit West M,W 7:00-8:00 Small Gym Sept.24 20 $120.00 194158 Martial Arts for Kids Ages 5-12 GFESS M 6:30-7:30 Gym Sept.24 10 $60.00 192259 Meditation & Mindfulness Cent T 6:30-8:00 152 Sept.25 8 $72.00 196460 Meditation & Mindfulness Simcoe Th 6:30-8:00 Library Sept.27 6 $54.00 193261 Men'sBasketball Beam T 8:00-9:30 Gym D Sept.25 10 $90.00 196262 Men’sBasketball Parnall T 7:15-8:30 Gym Sept.25 8 $60.00 195363 Men’sBasketball Port W 7:00-9:00 Gym A Sept.26 20 $240.00 196266 Pickleball* Parnall T 7:15-8:30 Gym Sept.25 8 $60.00 191367 Pickleball* Grims W 6:30-8:30 Gym Sept.26 10 $110.00 196478 TotalBodyBlast Parnall Th 7:00-8:00 Gym Sept.27 10 $60.00 192283 Yoga Cent T 5:45-6:45 148 Sept.25 10 $60.00 192284 Yoga Cent T 6:50-7:50 148 Sept.25 10 $60.00 196385 Yoga Simcoe W 7:00-8:00 Library Sept.26 10 $60.00 197186 Yoga West M 5:30-6:30 1089 Sept.24 10 $60.00 197387 Yoga West W 5:30-6:30 1089 Sept.26 10 $60.00 197388 Yoga West W 6:45-7:45 1089 Sept.26 10 $60.00 193289 Yoga Beam T 6:45-7:45 Drama Sept.25 10 $60.00 194190 Yoga GFESS M 6:30-7:30 Commons Sept.24 10 $60.00 196291 YogaFlow Simcoe T 7:30-8:30 Library Sept.25 10 $60.00 198492 Zumba Garr Th 7:00-8:00 Gym Sept.27 10 $60.00 196293 Zumba Simcoe T 7:30-8:30 Cafeteria Sept.25 10 $60.00 198294 Zumba Garr T 7:00-8:00 Gym Sept.25 10 $60.00 198295 Zumba for Kids Ages 5-12 Garr T 6:00-7:00 Gym Sept.25 10 $60.00 19

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CONTEMPORARY AND JAzz GUITAR Course No. 6313Want to know the harmonic language spoken bytheworld’sgreatestguitarists?Wewillexplorethebasicsofthejazzlanguage,includingeffectivechordandscaleusage,reharmonization,approach notes, rhythm, melody, and improvisationtechniques.Expectarangeofcontemporarygenres,suchasjazz,pop/rock,and Latin, and learn how to comp and play a solooverchordchanges,fivejazzstandards,andnegotiatejazzchordchanges.

DRAMA FOR KIDS AGES 7-13 Course No. 4331Areyoulookingtostepintothespotlight?Activities will focus on cooperation, creativity, movement,voice,andimagination.Participantswill take part in a special performance for friends and family at the end of the course!

DRAwING AND SKETCHING - BEGINNERS Course No. 6232*Channel your inner artist! This course serves asanexcellentintroductiontodrawingandsketching. Learn the basic techniques to draw and sketch an assortment of illustrations. In advance, the instructor will send a list of supplies forstudentstopickupforthefirstclass.

DRAwING AND SKETCHING – INTERMEDIATECourse No. 6333*Areyoureadytotakeyourskillstoanewlevel?Buildingupondrawingbasics,developyourartistic abilities by focusing on composition, renderingandgeneralrefinementskills.Participantsshouldhavesomedrawingexperienceandbelookingtoimprovetheirskills.

GUITAR - BEGINNERS Course No. 3144, 6245Alwaysdreamedofplayingtheguitar?Dreamwith your eyes open as you venture into this fun, patient and comprehensive course designed to help new students learn fundamental guitar skills, including tuning, chords, notes, rhythm and more! Pleasebringyourownguitar.

GUITAR - INTERMEDIATE Course No. 6446Looking to broaden your musical talents and challengeyourskills?Thiscourseworksoffthefundamentalsofthebeginners’class.WewillfocusonlearningsongsandrefiningtechniquestaughtinGuitarforBeginners.Priorknowledgeof guitar is strongly recommended.

LEARN TO QUILT Course No. 5457Don’tmissthisexcitingopportunitytobuildyour skills and accuracy and inspire your creativity in this quilting class for beginners! Participantswillbeintroducedtoquiltingusinghand piecing and machine techniques. Quilting materials and tools are provided for student use.

PUPPET MAKING FOR KIDS AGES 5-12 Course No. 4270Ordinary materials come to life in this crafting course! We will be completing several short puppet projects (including hand puppets, shadow puppetsandfingerpuppets),aswellasbuildingamarionette over the course of a few weeks. *$25Materialfeerequired,payabletotheinstructor.

ROCK & BLUES GUITAR Course No. 6147Jam your way to success in this electrifying course! Learn the use of the slide and the basics of classic blues and rock rhythms, four bar progressions, scales, and solo improvisation with acoustic and electric guitars. Some guitar experienceisnecessary.Pleasebringyourownguitar and get ready to learn how to rock your world.

TAILORING Course No. 1376Learn and apply the following tailoring techniquesinthisexcitingcourse:replacingzippers,taperingandhemmingpants,shorteningjacket sleeves and taking in various types of seams. Students must bring their own sewing machines.

UKULELE Course No. 3180Want to learn the basics of this fun and increasinglypopularinstrument?UkenDoIt!Wewill cover tuning, strumming, chords, songs and more!Pleasebringyourownukulele.

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS FOR BEGINNERSCourse No. 6101Expandyourlearningandexploreyourcreativespiritwiththeworld’sbestdesign tools! Learn the basic editing tools to transform your photos by changing backgrounds, applying touch ups, creating montages and more! All ages are welcome tojoin.Basiccomputerknowledgeisrecommended.PleasebringyourownUSBstick if you want to save your work or use your own images.

ANIMATION AND PROGRAMMING FOR KIDS AGED 8-14Course No. 6402Haveaninterestintechnology?Awildimagination?Kidswillexploreandgrowtheircreative and digital talents in this fun course. Create animated games and learn computer programming;expressyourimaginationinadigital form.

COMPUTER BEGINNER BASICS FOR ADULTS Course No. 6110Do computers seem like a foreign language to you?Developyourbasiccomputerskillsinanadult-friendly environment, including emailing, webbrowsing,SkypeandMSOffice.Theseskills come in handy within the workplace, for daily social interactions, and can increase your productivity!

COMPUTER BASICS FOR ADULTS PART TwO Course No. 6211AcontinuationfromComputerBasicsfor Adults, this course will enhance your computer skills as we continue teaching the topics necessary for basic navigation in the digital world.

COMPUTER wORKSHOP FOR SENIORS Course No. 2212Thisrelaxed-pacedcourseisforpeoplewithnocomputerexperienceandareseekinghelpto navigate the wonders of the web. Have access to life and health information and stay socially connected to your friends and family members; social platforms are a fantastic way to bring relatives from faraway destinations right into your living room! Learn how to use emails, Google, Google Maps, e-cards, photos and more!

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MICROSOFT OFFICE BASICS Course No. 6164Get to know one of the most widely used business software suites! Join us to learn tips and tricks, build your word processing skills, and create professional looking documents and presentations. Make your life easier and more productive by learning the simple fundamentalsofMicrosoftOffice2016,includingWord,Excel,andPowerPoint.

wEB DESIGN – SOCIAL MEDIACourse No. 6381Have a good eye for design and colour and want to get comfortable with the ever-expandingworldofsocialmedia?Learntheskills to give you an edge in the digital age by using free tools to build your own website, social media sites, and produce attractive digitalandprintedcontent.Basiccomputerskills needed. Course features software grants andresourcesfornon-profitsandcharities.

wHAT IS THE CLOUD & wHY SHOULD I CARE? Course No. 6382WhetheritisOffice365,GoogleAppsorsimple photo storage and sharing, everything has moved to the Cloud. Students will learn what the Cloud is, how it affects them, how to take advantage of the Cloud, and most importantly, how to protect your personal privacy while using it.

BAKING AND CAKE DECORATING FOR KIDS AGED 6-12Course No. 4105A hands-on entertaining and interactive bakingexperienceforkids!Yourbuddinglittlechef will get to bake simple cakes, cookies or cupcakes and have fun decorating their delicious creations. This class is not peanut free.*$30Materialfeeextra,payabletoinstructorfirstweek.

CHRISTMAS FLORALS Course No. 6108It’snevertooearlytogetintotheholidayseason!Doyoulikeartsandcrafts?Wewill be teaching how to make centerpieces, wreaths,freshurnsandmore!Bothfreshandartificialflowerswillbeused.*Materialfeesmay be required, payable to the instructor.

COOKING FOR NEwBIESCourse No. 6128, 4329Wanttobemoreconfidentinthekitchen?This class provides demonstrations, cooking techniquesandhands-onexperiencethatwillequip you to serve affordable and enjoyable homecookedmeals.Comeoutandexpandyourfoodhorizons!*Materialfeeextra,payabletoinstructorthefirstweek,tocoverfood costs.

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CULINARY CREATIONS FOR KIDS AGES 10-14 Course No. 4230This class teaches young chefs how to create tasty and healthy meals and most importantly, inspire kitchen creativity! We will focus on food handling, cooking and baking techniques, and much more. Students will enjoy the dishes they make at the end of class! This class is not peanutfree.*$35Materialfeeextra,payabletoinstructorfirstclass.

DSLR PHOTOGRAPHY - BEGINNERS Course No. 6234Perfectforbeginnertointermediatephotographers. This course offers guidance to understanding the settings of your digital single-lensreflex(DSLR)cameraandhowto use them. Learn the tips and guidelines professional photographers use to take award-winning photos. Whether you want to be a serious photographer or want to take advantage of family events, vacations, or landscape opportunities around you, this courseisagreatsteptoexpandyourcreativehorizons!

DSLR PHOTOGRAPHY – INTERMEDIATECourse No. 6251BuildadeeperunderstandingofyourtheDSLR camera settings with a strong focus on improving photographic technique. IntermediatePhotographyisdesignedtoenhanceyourexistingknowledgeandabilitiesthrough hands-on practice and workshop settings, providing you with the opportunity totrainyoureyetorecognizeandproducebetterimagesandtoexpandyourcreativehorizons.

FANTASY/SCI-FI LITERATURE STUDY Course No. 6235Bringyourloveforfantasyandscience-fictionbookstothesefunandrelaxingdiscussions.Join us as we talk about and take a deeper lookintobooksfromthefantasy/sci-figenre.

FLORAL DESIGN - BEGINNERS Course No. 6238Flowersarethemusicoftheground.Learnfloraldesignbasics,usingfreshandartificialflowers.Wewilldesignourownbudvasesandcreateeverydaycenterpieces.*Costsofflowersextra,payableeachclass.

FLORAL DESIGN – INTERMEDIATECourse No. 6439Fromavidgardenerstopeoplewhojustreallyloveflowers-thisadvancedfloraldesignclassisforyou!Wewillfocusonhighstyleflowersand hand tieds, Victorian and garden themes. *Costsofflowersextra,payableeachclass.

HANDHELD MOBILE DEVICES Course No. 6248Technology is very user-friendly these days! Learn the use of mobile devices on different platforms:Android,Apple,andWindows.Bythe end of the course, students will be able to master the use of these popular devices, including tablets, smartphones, and other mobile applications.

INDIAN CUISINE Course No. 6250Looking to make delicious Indian food at home?Getreadytobeintroducedtotheworld of colourful spices and learn how to make vegan, vegetarian and meaty Indian dishes. Students will be able to taste and enjoy their dishes and will receive a recipe book.

JUNIOR CHEFS AGES 7-12Course No. 6454, 4355Doyoulovebeinginthekitchen?Theseyoungchefs will create many easy recipes and will get to cook and eat their tasty dishes made for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. This class is not peanut free. *$30Materialfeeextra,payabletoinstructorfirstweek.

MIxED MEDIA Course No. 6165Want to put your creativity towards learning howtocombineandexperimentwithdifferentcombinationsofmedia?Mixedmediacombinesskills from many disciplines such as painting, line drawing, colouring, journaling, and collage. Each week is a different project that builds upon the skills learned in previous weeks. Studentswillexperimentwithabstractandrepresentational techniques and work with materials,includinginks,pastels,magazines,papers, and paint.

PLANT POwERED ITALIA Course No. 6368Plant-basedcookingisalltheragethesedaysand it is great for the environment and our health. We will cover some delicious classic Italian dishes using plant ingredients, including some cheeses! In each class, we will cover an appetizer,mainmeal,anddessert.Youwillbeimpressedandamazedbyhoweasyitistoconvert a classic recipe into a plant-based dish. Samples will be provided.

REINCARNATION – ExPLORE YOUR PAST LIVESCourse No. 5271Findanewmeaninginyourlifeandunderstand that you are the master of your fate by discovering your past lives and understanding their effect on your present life. Reawaken your powerful inner resources and expandyourpsychicawarenessthroughthisspiritualexploration.

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SAT PREPARATION COURSE Course No. 6172ThiscoursewillreviewtheSATexpectationsandofferstudentsspecific,targetedinstructionof the reading, writing and computational skills required for successful test results. A focus will be on individual growth and skills development.

STRATEGIC NEGOTIATION PROGRAM/BUSINESS SKILLS Course No. 4275Whileyoumaynotrealizeit,younegotiatewith people every day. Learn how to get more of what you want and enjoy the process. Participantswillpracticehowtodealwithcontracts and problems such as intercultural barriersorconflicts.Inthishighlypracticaland interactive program, we will learn, practice and roleplay, while improving your negotiation skills.

THIS CHEESE IS NUTS! Course Code No. 6377Lactoseintolerant?Vegan?Afoodie?Ordo you just want healthier ideas on how tomakeplant-basedcheese?Inthisclass,we will cover 5 different recipes on making useful, easy, everyday cheeses from nuts and seeds! Electronic recipe guide will be given to participants and lots of samples provided!

CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH – BEGINNERSCourse No. 6314Bonjour!WanttolearnFrench,ordoyouhavechildreninFrenchImmersionprograms?This class will focus on the fundamental conversationalskillsoftheFrenchlanguage.Students will gain a strong knowledge of the excitingFrenchculture.

CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH - INTERMEDIATE Course No. 6315This course is for people who already have a basicknowledgeoftheFrenchlanguageandarelookingtoenhancetheirFrenchlanguageskillsthrough conversation, drama, and media. Learn Frenchcultureandexpressionsthatwilltakeyourskillstothenextlevel.

CONVERSATIONAL GERMAN - BEGINNERS Course No. 6116GutenTag!AreyouplanningavisittoGermany?Do you want to discover the language, culture, andcustomsofmodernGermany?Thiscoursewill introduce you to the vocabulary and grammar needed for basic conversation. You will learn to understand and use familiar everyday expressions.Wewillpracticesituationssuchasshopping, ordering in restaurants, and asking for directions.

CONVERSATIONAL GERMAN - INTERMEDIATE Course No. 6217This course is for people who already have a basic knowledge of the German language. We will focusonbuildingconfidencetocommunicateinreal-life situations, the ability to talk about daily activities, hobbies, careers, and interests, and howtoexpresswishesandmakesuggestionsorrequests.Wewillstrengthenproficiencyinpast and present tense. Learn more about the modern German lifestyle and culture.

CONVERSATIONAL JAPANESE – BEGINNERSCourse No. 7496, 6319, 4121Konnichiwa!DoyouplanonvisitingJapan?Or,doyouloveJapaneseculture?Comelearneasybasic Japanese writing and conversations in a fun way!

CONVERSATIONAL JAPANESE - INTERMEDIATE Course No. 6420This course is for students who would like to continue to improve upon the Japanese language learnedinConversationalJapaneseforBeginners.The focus will be on writing, reading, and increasing conversational skills.

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH – BEGINNERSCourse No. 6124Hola! Interested in the Spanish language and culture?Jointhisfunclasswhereyouwillbetaught easy basic Spanish conversations!

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH - INTERMEDIATE Course No. 6323A continuation from the Spanish for Travellers Beginnerscourse,thiscoursewillenhancethestudent’slevelofvocabulary,verbusage,andconversational skills. Very helpful for frequent travelers and vacationers.

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH - ADVANCEDCourse No. 6322Students will improve their Spanish communication skills by developing their writing, discussion, and dialogue skills.

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH FOR TRAVELLERS – BEGINNERSCourse No. 6125, 4326, 1227Inarelaxedatmosphere,wewillfocusonbasicvocabularyandspecificconversationandreadingskills. This will enable students to travel within a Spanish speaking country and enjoy their stay.

CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN FOR TRAVELLERS – BEGINNERSCourse No. 1218ImpariamoItaliano!Inarelaxedatmosphere,wewillfocusonbasicvocabularyandspecificconversation and reading skills. This will enable students to travel to Italy and be able to immerse themselves in the beautiful culture.

BADMINTON Course No. 2203*, 1204*Interestedinplayingbadminton?Allplayerlevels are welcome! Improve your game while exercisingandhavingfun.Bringyourownracquet. Shuttlecock will be provided.

BROGA (YOGA FOR MEN) Course No. 6206A yoga class for men to build strength, flexibility,andconfidence.Allagesandlevelsofyogaexperiencearewelcome.

CHAKRACourse No. 6307Discover auras and energy systems of the humanbody.Thisclasswillexplainthemeridian points and chakra system. Learn how tolocate,visualize,healandkeepthebody’s7chakra energy points balanced using positive affirmations,colourtherapy,meditation,energyexercises,essentialoilsandmuchmore!

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INTRODUCTION TO TAI CHI CHUAN Course No. 6152This introductory course involves qigong exercisestowarmupthebodyandaTaiChiform with 100 movements.

KICK FIT Course No. 7556Jab,Cross,Hook,Uppercut!Buildyourstrength and tone and sculpt your body with explosivekickboxingmovesandcombos!Participantswillhavefunincreasingtheircardio,balance,andflexibility.Glovesandpadsare provided.

MARTIAL ARTS FOR KIDS AGES 5-12 Course No. 4158ParticipantswilllearnthebasicprinciplesofTaekwondo, a Korean Martial Art of self-defence. The class, led by a Master in TKD, will emphasizeonbuildingstrength,characterandleadership.

MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS Course No. 2259, 6460Meditation is a mind and body practice that has a long history of improving physical health and psychological well-being. Each week we willpracticeandexploredifferentmindfulnessand meditation practices, including conscious breathing,guidedmeditation,visualization,andmantrameditations.Pleasebringyour(padded) yoga mat and pillow to each class to make your session as comfortable as possible. Chair seating is also available.

MEN’S BASKETBALLCourse No. 3261, 6262, 5363An enjoyable night of scrimmage basketball for adult males who are looking for recreation, exercise,andgettingoutonthebasketballcourtforagoodgame.Fitnessattireandnon-marking shoes required.

PICKLEBALLCourse No. 6266, 1367A cross between tennis, badminton, and tabletennis,Pickleballiseasytolearnandone of the fastest growing leisure sports in North America. This program will introduce participants to the fundamental strokes and strategies needed to play through a varietyofskillsexercisesandopengameplay opportunities. This program is suitable forbothexperiencedandbeginnerplayers.Limitedequipmentavailable.Fitnessattireisrequired.*Thereisaone-time$10rentalfeefortheracquetsthatwillbecollectedthefirstnight.

COMBAT CONDITIONING AND SELF-DEFENCE Course No. 6308Want to learn combat conditioning and self-defenceskills?Studentswilllearnself-defencewith discipline and integrity, gain physical strength and perseverance through persistent and consistent training.

FIT STIx Course No. 7136With only drum sticks and a yoga mat, this funfitnessclasswillincreaseyourbalance,flexibilityandcardio.Sticksareprovided.Come and enjoy an hour of fun!

FITNESS BOOTCAMP Course No. 6137Get ready to sweat it to shred it! This pumped-up course is full of a variety of circuit training, agility drills, core strengthening, and yoga stretches to get your metabolism going and to train your body into shape.

FUSION Course No. 4340This unique combination of yoga, pilates, and corefitnesswillstrengthen,tone,andimproveflexibilitywhilehelpingtodecreasedailystressandachieverelaxationwithgentlemovementandflow.

JAzz/HIP HOP FOR KIDS AGES 4-10Course No. 4458Doyoulovetoshakeitandbreakitdown?This fun class is for kids who are energetic and love to move and groove to popular contemporary music. Kids will learn basic jazzandhip-hopsteps,stylesandmovements,whichwillleadtogainingconfidenceandhavingfunonthedancefloor.

GENTLE FIT Course No. 6341Safely tone and strengthen your muscles with low impact aerobics, light weight training and stretching. A chair will be used for part of the classforbothseatedandbalanceexercises.Agentle but effective workout that will help with mobility, improve muscular tone, strength, and flexibility.

GOLFCourse No. 2242, 2243Stay on top of your game or learn stance, grip, and swing. You will learn a variety of shot techniques.Pleasebringyourowngolfclubs.

HATHA YOGA Course No. 1249Enjoythebenefitsofhathayoga,includingstressreduction,improvedposture,flexibility,breathing, and balance. Meditation, guided imagery,andrelaxationwillbeincorporatedtosupportdeeprelaxationandrejuvenation.

TOTAL BODY BLAST Course No. 6478We’redeliveringawhole-bodyworkoutpackage in this fun and intense course! Come join us for a high intensity cardio workout and improve your muscle strength and endurance. Pleasewearcomfortableclothesandnon-marking shoes.

YOGA Course No. 2283, 2284, 6385, 7186, 7387, 7388, 3289, 4190Practiceposturetoalign,strengthenandpromoteflexibilityinthebody.Breathingtechniques and meditation are integrated. Full-bodyrelaxationandbalancearethegoals,throughafullcircuitofthebody’srangeof motion with standing postures, twists, backbends, forward folds, and hip openers. Focusonflowingfromposetoposeandlinking the movement with the breath. Classes may conclude with Restorative Yoga postures, which settle the body and mind. All levels are welcome!Pleasebringayogamatandblanketto class.

YOGA FLOw Course No. 6291This class offers a fusion of yoga styles, breathing techniques and meditation. We will practice posture to align, strengthen and promoteflexibilityinthebody.Joinusaforafull-bodyrelaxationexperiencethroughafullcircuitofthebody’srageofmotion.Focusingonflowingfromdifferentposesandlinkingmovements with the breath, prepare to be challenged and break a sweat! Classes may end with Restorative Yoga postures to settle the body and mind.

zUMBACourse No. 8492, 6293, 8294Feeltherhythminyourfeetandsteptothebeatinthisenergeticclass.Participantswilltone and sculpt the body, burn calories and havefun!Thisfitness-danceclasswillbeafusion of Latin and modern music, and aerobic/interval training.

zUMBA FOR KIDS AGES 5-12Course No. 8295Join our cardio dance party! Kids will twist, shake, and boogie to kid-friendly Zumba routines.

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ONLINE ONLY: Registrations will be accepted from August 16 - September 12, 2018. Debit, Credit or E-Cheque will be accepted online.MAIL/PHONE/WALK IN: Completed registration forms along with payment can be mailed to:Payment by mail, phone or walk-in, will be accepted from Aug. 27 - Sept.12, 2018.

Receipts will be emailed to participants.Payments accepted for Mailed registrations - Credit Card, Cheque, Money Order ONLY

September 12, 2018.

Please allow 4-10 business days for charges to appear on financial statements.

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