Senior Programs - Summer 2008

Enrichment & Education

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Crocheting Class

Create your own stuff with or with out a pattern in this beginning crocheting class. Participants may bring items to fi nish or beginners will be instructed in the basic steps of crocheting. Instructor is an experienced teacher.

Location: Recreation Building, 2920 Douglas St.

Location: McClelland Center, 951 Delaware

Age: 50 & over
Fee: Per session - $10 in-city, $15 out-of-city
Instructor: Cathy Walquist
Supply list available upon registration.

eBay, Buying & Selling

Learn the basics of buying and selling on eBay. Instructor is an education specialist trained by eBay, and is an eBay certifi ed business consultant. Class fee includes book. A great way to learn how to use eBay to earn extra money.

Age: 50 & over
Location: Elks Building, 2121 Kessler Blvd
Fee: $40 in-city, $45 out-of-city
Instructor: Steve Gehrke

Driver Safety Course

This classroom oriented (no actual driving) AARP refresher course covers state laws, driving conditions and safety tips. Upon completion, adults 55 and above qualify for a state-mandated auto insurance premium reduction. Register early, classes fill up quickly.

Age: 55 & over
Location: Day Classes - McClelland Center, 951 Delaware
Location: Evening Class- Monticello Middle School, Room 157
Fee: $10 per session, payable at fi rst class, checks preferred
Instructor: Ken Botero – Day classes. Hal Mahnke – Night class

Couples & Partner Dancing

Learn the beautiful and popular pattern dances for couples. Dancing is good for stamina, muscle tone, and a great opportunity for fellowship. This ongoing class first will focus on the Traveling Cha Cha, Beginning Ballroom and Beyond, Waltz and East Coast Swing.

Age: 50 & over
Location: Catlin Center, 106 NW 8th Ave.
Fee: $3 per person-drop in fee
Instructor: Marcia & Gary Christensen

Painting in the Park

Enjoy the beauty of Lake Sacajawea as participants will meet and explore painting landscapes in the park with watercolors. Participants will learn watercolor painting techniques, studies, drawing, and sketching.

Age: 50 & over
Location: Meet at the Elks Building, 2121 Kessler Blvd
Fee: $45 in-city, $50 out-of-city
Instructor: Scott McRae
Participants will need to bring a folding chair and $10 supply fee due at first class.

Dog Manners & Problem Solving

This class is designed for dog’s ages 3 months through adult. This class will help you to teach your dog basic manners, down, stay, come, walk or lead without pulling, and ‘leave it’. Behavior problems (jumping, barking, digging, and chewing) will also be addressed. Dogs must have rabies vaccination. Fifty pound weight limit for dog.

Age: 50 & over
Location: McClelland Center, 951 Delaware
Fee: $40 in-city, $45 out-of-city
Instructor: Dorothy Webb

Bridge, Intermediate

Brush up on your bridge with lessons geared towards intermediate and advanced students. Lessons taught by an experienced bridge instructor.

Age: 50 & over
Location: Recreation Building, 2920 Douglas St.
Fee: $45 in-city, $50 out-of-city
Instructor: Richard Carle

Northwest Trek

Nestled in the foothills of Mt. Rainier, Northwest Trek is an experience not to be missed. View wild animals and birds while riding a tram through the park. Bring a lunch or enjoy a meal at the Trek’s restaurant.

Age: 50 & over
Location: Depart from Recreation Building, 2920 Douglas St.
Fee: $16 in-city, $21 out-of-city
Participants will need to bring a lunch or money for lunch and admission fee of $13.50, AAA Members $11.50

Cannon Beach & Mo’s Restaurant

We will first be traveling to Cannon Beach to enjoy the many specialty shops and beauty it has to offer, followed by lunch at Mo’s Restaurant to enjoy a leisurely lunch with a view of the beach.

Age: 50 & over
Location: Depart from Recreation Building, 2920 Douglas St.
Fee: $16 in-city, $21 out-of-city
Participants will need to bring additional money for lunch.

Portland Ducks, Land & Water Tour

Join us on a land & water tour of Portland, Oregon on Oregon’s only amphibious tour through the streets and rivers of Portland. Portland ducks uses the unsinkable U.S. Coast Guard Certified Hydra Terra amphibious tour vehicles and will give you a comprehensive look at Portland combined with a 2 hour leisurely tour on the Willamette River.

Age: 50 & over
Location: Depart from Recreation Building, 2920 Douglas St.
Fee: $16 in-city, $21 out-of-city
Participant must bring $24 for ticket and lunch money.

Bridge, Ongoing

Join us every Monday for fun, fellowship and bridge.

Age: 50 & over
Location: June 2 - 16 held at Women’s Club Building, 835 21st Ave. June 23 - August 25 held at McClelland Center, 951 Delaware
Fee: Free-Just drop in

Basketry-Twined Reed Trivet

This class is geared towards beginners wanting to learn the art of basketry. Students will learn techniques of twined reed basketry while making a simple trivet.

Age: All Ages
Location: McClelland Center, 951 Delaware
Fee: $25 in-city, $30 out-of-city
Instructors: Pamela Blanton Tryon & Sheri Cooley
$5 supply fee due at first class.

Soap Making

Experience hands on the process and craft of soap making. Participants will learn about essential oils, using natural ingredients, and will take home soap samples.

Age: 50 & over
Location: Woman’s Club Building, 835 21st Ave.
Fee: $20 in-city, $25 out-of-city
Instructor: Pamela Blanton Tryon & Sheri Cooley
$5 supply fee due at fi rst class.

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a great exercise for physical and mental relaxation, strength, and balance. This non-aerobic continuous movement class is one of the largest types of exercise in the world. Yang style of Tai Chi will be taught.

Age: 50 & over
Location: Academy of Kung Fu, 1236 14th Ave.
Fee: Per session - $45 in-city, $50 out-of-city
Instructor: Ed Noakes, Cliff Beattie

Line Dancing Drop In

Learn the latest country line dances. Dancing is good for stamina, muscle tone and a great opportunity for fellowship. No partner necessary.

Age: 50 & over
Location: June 6 - 20 Woman’s Club, 835 21st Ave.
Location: June 27- August 29 McClelland Center, 951 Delaware
Fee: Per Session - Beginning Basics - $1 drop in per class. Beginner & Beginner Plus - $2 drop in per class
Instructor: Marcia Christensen

Healthy Cooking

Participants will learn helpful cooking ideas for a healthy heart and body. Class includes demonstration, samples and recipes. Class is cosponsored by WSU Extension Office.

Age: 50 & over
Location: Woman’s Club Building, 835 21st Ave.
Fee: Free, pre-register by calling 442-5404
Instructor: Debbie Fredricks, WSU Extension Office