Adult Classes

• Alternative Health

  Ages: Adults
  Become healthier and happier learning tips and techniques to create a life that is balanced and stable.

   

  1:15pm - 2:45pm     Tue

  Annex/Side Rm

  $10 - $25 drop-in (sliding scale)

   

  For more info: Morningsong at 321-4431, or c_morningsong@yahoo.com. Register with instructor.

  Ongoing: 1:15 - 2:45

  
  

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  Apple Tree Morris

  Morris is a festive seasonal dance that dates back hundreds of years to the farming communities of the Cotswold Hills in Southern England. It's boistrous, athletic and colorful, a perfect way to celebrate teh change of seasons. You don't need experience, just enthusiasm. Wear comfortable sneakers and clothing you can move in, and be ready for a workout. For more information please contact Cliff at 823-6925 or email cliff@kichu.com.

  Ongoing: 7:15 - 9:30 pm

  
  

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  Basic Photoshop

  Maximizing your digital tools.

  Learn the essential features of Photoshop and its utility bridge in how they satisfy the basic requirements of a photographer. This 2 day intensive workshop demonstrates the fundamentals of file management and basic retouching. Learn the digital workflow process with step-by-step instruction in organizing files, embedding metadata, editing, and more. The first day is dedicated to learning the techniques, the second to practice. Students must each bring their own laptop images to work with, and have basic computer skills.

  Basic Photoshop: 2/18 - 2/19, 10:00 - 6:00pm

  
  

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• Beginning Belly Dance

  Students will learn basic moves and isolations in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Students will learn dance combinations, finger cymbals and veils.

  Ongoing: 6:30 - 7:30 pm

  
  

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• BLS Healthcare Provider CPR - AHA Certification

  Are you a nurse, lifeguard, medical assistant or in the health field and need to either get your BLS CPR certification or renew your certification?

  Feb 1, 2012, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

  
  

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• Chinese Medical QiGong

  QiGong is an ancient self-healing system for health, longevity, and spiritual cultivation. This emphasizes the purging of energetic impurities and the strengthening of what the Chinese Daoists call the three treasures of Jing, Qi and Shen.

  Ongoing: 10-11am

  
  

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• Community Acupuncture

  Community–style Acupuncture. Please wear comfortable clothing that easily rolls up over knees and elbows. Acupuncture is performed in group setting. All ages and conditions welcome.

  Ongoing: 1:00 - 3:00pm

  
  

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  CPR for Adult, Children & Infants

  CPR on Wed, 1/25/12 from 6pm - 9:30pm will be at the Garzot Duffield Building
  

   

  Have you ever wondered what you would do if your child stopped breathing or your husband had a heart attack or your neighbor choked on a piece of meat? Every second counts. Without CPR only eight percent of people who suffer a cardiac arrest outside the hospital survive. Take this fun, hands–on CPR class and be prepared. Learn to use an AED (Automatic External Defi bulator). Participants will receive a 2 year AHA Adult, Child and Infant CPR certificate. Register with SCCC.

   

  Session 1: 1/25/12, 6pm - 8:30pm

  
  

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  Creative Photoshop

  Expressing your creative digital vision.

  Experience the magic of combining your imagination and Photoshop techniques to bring out your most expressive personal visions. In this two day intensive workshop learn how to efficiently create digital art with Photoshop. Learn the step-by-step process of creating montages and collages, incorporating text, using filters, and understanding layers. The first day is dedicated to learning the techniques, the second to practice and individualized attention. Students must bring their own laptops, images to work with, and have basic computer and Photoshop skills.

   

  Creative Photoshop: 4/21 - 4/22, 10:00 - 6:00pm

  
  

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• Daoist Meditation

  Broadly speaking, meditation can be defined as “the inward focus of attention in a state of mind where ego–related concerns and critical evaluations are suspended in favor of perceiving a deeper, subtler, and possibly divine flow of consciousness.” (Daoist scholar, Livia Kohn) Shifu Michael’s approach to meditation incorporates the above definition of meditation in the Daoist/Buddhist practice of zuowang, or “sitting in forgetfulness or oblivion,” and the doan practice of asking: What is Not Two?

  Ongoing: 6:00 - 7:00pm

  
  

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  Digital Field Photography

  How to make better photos

  Break through your barriers into a new realm of creating great photographs! This 2 day intensive workshop focuses on maximizing your environment for more dynamic and intriguing images infusing content, composition, natural & ambient light. Become more comfortable with your camera as you learn how to hone your ability to see compositions and light quality in existing environments. Not a beginner course-students must already know the basic fundamentals of photography and have their own camera. Bring camera and manual.

   

  Digital Field Photography: 1/21 - 1/22, 10:00 - 6:00pm

  
  

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• Evening Social Dance

  Ages: Teens (15+) & Adults

  Learn to dance well with style! Share the joy of partner dancing; coordinate your movement, steps, rhythm, and style. Dance better than you ever dreamed!

   

  7:15pm - 8:15pm, Wednesdays        

  Annex/Main Room, $36/4 wks   

  For more info: Barbara at 479-8814, 823-7205, or bargd@comcast.net, www.ballroomswing.com. Register with SCCC.

  Session 1: Swing: 1/4 - 1/25, 7:15pm

  Session 2: Night Club Two Step : 2/1 - 2/22, 7:15pm

  Session 3: Salsa: 3/7 - 3/28, 7:15pm

  Session 4: Waltz/ Fox Trot: 4/4 - 4/25, 7:15pm

  Session 5: Techinique & Style: 5/5 - 5/9 (no class 5/16, 5/30) , 7:15pm

  
  

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• Explorations of Freedom & Compassion

  Class begins Oct 6th.

   

  With exploration and inquiry, a maturing within consciousness can occur. What does it mean to be free and compassionate? How do we arrive at this? Are there tools we can use to dismantle that which is selfish and in distress? What is the evolution of consciousness? What is always here, unchanging and eternally free? Within that which is ever present, the knowing of freedom and the touch of compassion can arise.

   

   

  Ongoing starting Oct 6: Thursday, 6:00 - 7:00pm

  
  

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• Feldenkrais Back Awareness

  Discover new possibilities for your mind and body through gentle, easy to do exercises. You may find a new sense of freedom of movement, reduction of old aches, and inspiration for the mind and body.

  Ongoing: 9:00 - 10:00

  
  

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• Flowing Dragon Swords

  A Game/Practice of communication, relationship and movement which involves the crossing and continuous touching of wooden swords, engaging in deep dialog with the other, inviting a greater understanding of the Self.

  Ongoing: 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm

  
  

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• Gentle Yoga

  Start your day by gently awakening your body. The practice of Hatha Yoga will increase your bodyʼs strength and flexibility. A yoga practice will also enhance your mind-body connection.

   

  Class post-poned until Sept 20th.

  Ongoing: 8 am - 9 am

  
  

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• Guitar : Level III

  This class is only available during the Fall.

   

  Learn to get the most from your playing, and make each song unique. The next step for guitarists who are ready to build a repertoir.

  Fall Session: 11/ 8 -12/13, 6:00 - 7:30pm

  
  

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• Guitar Workshop : Jamming

  Express yourself! Learn to improvise to folk, rock, blues, and bluegrass. Techniques, tricks adn strategies for intermediate and advanced guitarists.

  Spring Session: 1/24 - 2/28, 7:30 - 9:00pm

  
  

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• Guitar Worshop: “All Songs”

  Play songs, with parts, intros, and solos. This class is all about learning to rehearse effectively and play with other people. Singing is optional, but encouraged.

  3/27 - 5/1, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

  
  

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  Guitar: Private Lessons

  Paul offers private guitar lessons for players of all levels. He teaches kids from age seven, middle and high school students and adults. Paul gets beginners off to a good start and helps experienced players with technique, reading skills and theory. Acoustic and electric guitarists are welcome.

  By arrangement: Ongoing, Tuesdays

  
  

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• Healing: A World Beyond Distress

  THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

   

  Ages: Teens & Adults

  For anyone who would like to experience freedom from distress & anyone who would like more depth in their spiritual path. I offer an exploration into your present experience for you to discover peace, fulfillment and a larger capacity for love. I also offer tools from various ancient traditions as well as modern psychology that aim at deeper freedom from distress & selfishness. Looking deeply at what distresses us, a chance for us to experience that which is not distressed is present. The opportunity is to know this as our ever present state. Sahaj received his Masters degree in transpersonal counseling psychology in 2001 and helps to facilitate these explorations.

   

  6:00pm - 7:00pm       Thursdays       Annex/Music Room        $5 - $10 (sliding scale) drop in      

        

  For more info: Sahaj at 322-6618, or sahajawakening@yahoo.com. Register with instructor.

  Ongoing: 6pm - 7pm

  
  

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• Improv Theatre for Adults

  Ages: Adults
  In a safe and non-competitive atmosphere, participants learn to become fully involved in the creative moment through an array of skills building inter-active spontaneous theatre games and exercises. The unencumbered exploration of one’s self in the the moment leads to the experience of freedom and fun. (No previous stage experience is necessary.)

  Class runs from 2/8 - 4/11.

  
  1:00 - 2:00pm         Wed

  Annex/Side Rm      $10 drop-in

  
  For more info: Carol at paprikash@earthlink.net. Register with SCCC.

  Session: 2/8 - 4/11, 1:00 - 2:00pm

  
  

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• Individual or Small Group Singing / Guitar Instruction

  Pablo teaches vocal technique and musicianship for singers, with an emphasis on understanding how the voice works and how to sing with comfort and ease. Pablo also works with strengthening choral skills, sight singing and vocal improvisation.

  
  

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• Intermediate Belly Dance

  Students will expand their dancing repertoire. Performance opportunities, improvisation and more complex choreographies will be covered.

  Ongoing: 7:45 - 8:45

  
  

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  Intermediate Photoshop

  Optimize Your Digital Imagery

  In this 2 day intensive workshop learn the best techniques for image enhancing, retouching, color management and more. The first day is dedicated to learning the techniques, the second to practice and individualized attention. Students must each bring their own laptops, images to work with, and have basic computer and Photoshop skills.

  Intermediate Photoshop: 3/ 17 - 3/18, 10am - 6pm

  
  

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• Intermediate/Adult Modern Dance

  Discover yourself in your body. Explore your deep inner skeleton and learn to move it efficiently. A series of simple floor and intricate standing exercises move into a phrase combination.

  Ongoing: 10:00 am - Noon

  
  

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• Jazzercise

  The original dance exercise phenomenon! Each 60-minute workout is a fusion of dance and muscle toning movements choreographed to todayʼs hottest music, including Top 40, jazz, country, funk and classics.

  Monday Jazzercise: 6am or 9 am

  Tuesday Step N Sculpt: 9 am or 6 pm

  Wednesday Jazzercise: 9 am or 6 pm

  Thursday Step N Sculpt: 9 am or 6 pm

  Friday Jazzercise: 6am or 9 am

  Saturday Jazzercise or Step: 8:30am

  Sunday Jazzercise: 8:30 am

  
  

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• Jazzercise Personal Touch

  A unique approach to personal training in a small group setting with your instructor. Personal Touch is designed to increase your muscle tone.

  
  

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• Jin Shin Do Acupressure

  Ages: Seniors
  Jin Shin Do is a system of acupressure using points along the energy channels called meridians. Pressure points are held by the fingers, releasing tensions of stress & holding in the body. As a holistic healing practice, Jin Shin Do assists the body, mind & spirit come to balance.
  There will be four workshops, all focused on simple, self help techniques that will be shared each week for one hour. Just come with comfortable clothes, and an open mind & heart.

  
  For more info: Debora 280-2878. Register with instructor.

  Arthritis Relief for the Hands: Jan 4, 10:30 - 11:30

  Arthritis Relief for the Hands: Feb 1, 10:30 - 11:30

  Allergy Relief - Clearing & Opening the Sinuses: Mar 7, 10:30 - 11:30

  Opening the Lungs & Balancing Breathing Patterns: Apr 4, 10:30 - 11:30

  
  

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• Ki Development

  Ages: Adults
  Ki is energy and life force. It is the fundamental source of power developed through the practice of aikido. Learn the Ki Development exercises formalized by Kuichi Tonei to generate harmonized life force within you. This class is a non-combative internal martial art practice.

  
  7:30 am - 9:00 am     Wed

  Russian Room,          $10 drop in

  
  For more info: John at 347-267-1186, or john@shugyocenter.com. Register with SCCC or with instructor.

  Ongoing: 7:30 - 9:00

  
  

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• Line Dancing

  Ages: Teens & Adults

  Ever wish you could join in with the line dancers out on the dance floor? You will be able to after taking this class! This class covers the basic steps involved in line dancing as well as several easy and fun dances to your favorite country music. Don’t be shy, come on by and have some fun!

   

  7:15pm - 8:15pm              Thursdays            

  Bolshoi Room               $40/4 wks

   

  For more information contact Julie at 953-4639. Web site www.juliefaye.com. Register with SCCC.

  Session 1: 1/5 - 1/26,

  Session 2: 2/2 - 2/23,

  Session 3: 3/1 - 3/22,

  Session 4: 4/5 - 4/26,

  Session 5: 5/3 - 5/10 (no class 5/17, 5/23, 5/31),

  
  

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  Live Oak Karate

  Live Oak Karate is a practice of awareness and self-defense through training in the Art of Karatedo.

  Ongoing, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

  
  

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• Modern Dance for Adults

  This class is designed for both the returning dance student and the currently training student who wishes to increase strength, flexibility, and range of movement.

  Ongoing: 11:00 am - 12:15 pm

  
  

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• Movement Improvement: The Feldenkrais Method of Awareness Through Movement with Experiential Anatomy & Development Movement

  Gentle, enjoyable movement lessons teach efficiency and ease in daily activities, promote rehabilitation and injury prevention and provide useful anatomical information.

  Session 1 - Moving through Skeletal & Muscle Systems: 9/8 - 9/29, 9:30 - 11:00 am

  Session 2 - Moving through Internal Organ Systems: 10/13 - 11/3, 9:30 - 11:00

  
  

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• Nia

  Ages: Adults

  Nia is a dynamic fitness and lifestyle practice combining movements and philosophies from three martial arts (Tai Chi, Tai Kwon Do, & Aikido) three dance arts (Jazz, Modern & Duncan) and three healing arts (Feldenkrais, Alexander technique, and Yoga) to bring the body, mind, emotions, & spirit to wellness.  Blending guided choreography & free movement into 60-minute aerobic fitness odysseys.  

   

   

  9:15 am - 10:15 a.m.     Tuesdays  

  Annex Main Room      

  $12 drop in/$10 Class Card (5 for $50)      

   

  For more info: Renee at 888-4430, or www.SebastopolNia.com

  Ongoing: 9:15 - 10:15 am

  
  

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  Painting with Watercolor and Acrylics

  For all levels: Learn color, composition, explore different styles in either medium; develop your unique vision.

  Start anytime: Classes are ongoing.

  Fee $8/session, payable monthly.

  Register with the instructor, Shasha Pepper, in class.

   

  Fall Session: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

  
  

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• Sebastopol Lyme Support Group & Advocacy - Tick Talk Tuesday

  Lyme disease is at epidemic levels in Sonoma County. Join us in supporting one another, sharing medical treatment information, diet and lifestyle strategies, as well as raising awareness through education about this often misdiagnosed infection spread by tick bites. Scent free, cell phone free please. For more info contact Linda at 824–8417.

   

  Ongoing: 3:00-5:00pm

  
  

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• Self Defense for Women

  Ages: Teens (13 +) & Adults

  This class is designed to empower women of all ages. Students will learn to understand the criminal mindset, employ situational

  awareness & safety tips, utilize anatomy & vital target locations, practice on a life-like training dummy & learn self-defense techniques for use in practical real-life situations. Wear tennis shoes & loose clothing. Bring a purse, umbrella or anything that you would normally carry.

   

  10:30am - 11:45am       Saturdays      
  Annex/Main Room        $75/6 classes

   

  Session 1: 1/14 – 2/18

   

  For more info: Jeff at 292-8015. Mothers & daughters are encouraged to attend together. Register with SCCC.

  1/14 - 2/18,

  
  

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  Senior Tap Dance

  Itʼs never too late to start tappinʼ! It is great exercise-- low impact or energetic--thatʼs up to you!

  Ongoing - Beginning & Intermediate: 11:45 - 12:45

  Ongoing - Advanced: 10:30 - 11:30

  
  

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• Stretch & Strengthen

  Ages: Adults (teens considered by special arrangement)

  An incorporation of kinesthetic and pilates strengthening styles along with a yoga based stretching technique. A core and full body exercise and cool down.

   

  7:15pm - 8:15pm       Tuesdays      

  Main Hall      

  $11 drop in/$40/session      

   

  For more info: Nikki at 217-9772, or nstatis17@gmail.com. Register with SCCC.

  Session 1: 1/10 - 1/31, 7:15 - 8:15pm

  Session 2: 2/7 - 2/28, 7:15 - 8:15pm

  Session 3: 3/6 - 3/27, 7:15 - 8:15pm

  Session 4: 4/3 - 4/24, 7:15 - 8:15pm

  Session 5: 5/1 - 5/8, 7:15 - 8:15pm

  
  

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  Sweat your Prayers

  An open dance floor with world-based music, focused within the Rhythms, designed to give you, the dancer, the opportunity to discover and deepen your awareness of your own body and its assorted ways of being.

  Ongoing: 3rd Friday of every month, Friday, 7:30 warm-up; intro-8:00-10:00 pm

  
  

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• Tai Chi and QiGong

  Enter into the stream of a 5000-year-old health and wellness practice taught by a master who grew up learning the Ancient ways of Chinese wisdom.

  Session 1: Ongoing, 4:30 - 5:30

  
  

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  Tap & Jazz - Intermediate - Ages 7-12

  This class is for students who have taken tap for at least one year of tap. Tap & ballet shoes are provided. Please bring clean socks or tights to wear with tap shoes! Register with instructor. Session lasts 4 weeks.
   

  Session 1: 1/5 - 1/26, 4:30 pm - 5:25 pm

  Session 2: 2/2 - 2/ 23, 4:30 pm - 5:25 pm

  Session 4: 4/5 - 6/7, 4:30 pm - 5:25 pm

  Session 3: 3/1 - 3/22, 4:30 pm - 5:25 pm

  
  

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  Tap For Teens & Adults - Advanced

  We work on complicated steps at a fast pace. At least three years of tap experience is required for this class.

  Sessions 1
  9/8 9/29: Thursdays, 12:30 - 1:25

  Session 2
  10/6 - 10/27: Thursdays, 12:30 - 1:25

  Session 3
  11/3 - 12/8: Thursdays, 12:30 - 1:25

  
  

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  Tap for Teens and Adults - Intermediate

  This class is for students who have taken at least 1 year of tap.

  Sessions 1
  9/8 - 9/29: Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:25 pm

  Session 2
  10/6 - 10/27: Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:25 pm

  Session 3
  11/3 - 12/8: Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:25 pm

  
  

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• Theraputic Yoga

  Every session is uniquely created to the needs/desires of the participants. Appropriate modifications are offered to accomodate injuries and limitations. Breath development, chanting, and meditation are integrated into the practices.

  Ongoing: 10:30-noon

  
  

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  Watercolor Painting

  Open to students of all levels. Explore the basics techniques of watercolor including exciting color combinations, glazing, flowing washes, texture and composition. Then move to more advanced experimental uses of this versatile medium. Demonstrations and plenty of personal attention.

   

  $10 drop-in fee, $8/class paid monthly

   

  Register with instructor in class.

  Ongoing: 9:30 - 11:30

  
  

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• Yoga For Lifeʼs Sake

  This gentle yoga will improve your health, assisting your body to strengthen and to become more flexible for beginning and intermediate students for adults over 40.

  Ongoing: Saturdays, 9 am - 10 am

  Ongoing: Wednesdays, 5:45-6:445pm

  
  

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  Yoga Heart

  Increase awareness, well being and lessen pain and stress. Improve capacity of breath and range of motion. Develop flexibility with strength together in mind and body. Individual appropriate adaptations.

  Ongoing: 10:30 to Noon

  Ongoing: Tuesdays, 6 pm - 7:30 pm

  
  

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• Your Story, Your Voice

  Discover the transformative power of telling your personal story against a backdrop of your family photos. Together, in three 2 1/2 hour sessions you will create a 3 - 5 minute video, with photos and your own voice telling one of your personal stories.

  1st Class Meeting: March 7, 6:30 - 9:00

  2nd Class Meeting: March 14, 6:30 - 9:00

  3rd Class Meeting: March 21, 6:30 - 9:00

  
  

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• Zumba

  Ages: Teens & Adults

  Come dance to captivating Latin and International beats! All levels are welcome! Enjoy this perfect combination of dance and fi tness moves that draw from merengue, hip-hop, salsa, swing, Bollywood, cumbia, country, reggaeton, to name a few. Zumba instructors Dusty Quattrocchi and Zeena Quinn bring a wealth of experience to help you achieve your health goals while having fun! Wear comfortable clothes and workout shoes. Begins Jan 2.

   

  Main Hall,      $10/ class, $80/10 classes

  Mon at 7:15 pm with Dusty Quattrocchi
  Wed at 7:15 pm with Zeena Quinn

   

  January Discount Deal: All Zumba classes are $5 each, for the entire month of
  January! Don’t wait, work off that holiday excess NOW!

   

  To learn more about Zeena, visit www.zeenaquinn.com.

  To learn more about Dusty, visit www.zumbawithdusty.com

   

  
  More info: Zeena at zeena4zumba@gmail.com, or Dusty at quattrocchid@gmail.com. Register with SCCC.

  Ongoing: 7:15 - 8:15

  
  

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