Walnut Creek Guide to Arts + Rec Winter 2014

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Personal Enrichment A D U LT

A D U LTS 5 0 +

NEW | Fundamentals of Mindfulness

Bridge Class: Diamond Series

Mindfulness is the practice of learning how to be in the present

Learn to play bridge or learn to be a better player in a friendly,

moment, slow down our busy lives, and be free of the judgments

relaxed, atmosphere by enrolling in one of four bridge courses

we place on ourselves and others. Through deep breathing

offered throughout the year. New players should begin with the

techniques, it has been scientifically proven to increase a mind/

Club Series class offered in the Fall. Whether you are interested in

body connection, empathy, compassion and gratitude, and overall

playing bridge just for fun or are interested in serious competition,

quality of living. This 6 week course teaches practical tools for how

these classes will improve your game. This class is designed to

to reduce stress and anxiety and cultivate the awareness to live

improve the student’s skill at declarer play. The Club series or

your life with attention and intention.

equivalent experience is a prerequisite. Techniques including developing a plan, the finesse, hold up play, dummy reversal,

INSTRUCTOR : Joree Rosenblatt LOCATION Club Room, Heather Farm Community Center $99: 6 classes $8 supply fee due to at first class

Class 24494

Mon

11:00am-12:15pm

crossruff, endplay and others are presented and practiced. Text: Play of the Hand in the 21st Century, available for purchase in class for approximately $20. Instructor is an American Contract Bridge

1/13-3/3

League Accredited Instructor and Silver Life Master. INSTRUCTOR : Larry Miller

No class 1/20, 2/17

LOCATION Conference Room, Civic Park Community Center $63: 8 classes

A D U LT

NEW | Marketing Made Easy! Get All The Customers You Want. Would you like a steady stream of customers for your business?

Class 23984

Wed

1:30pm-3:30pm

1/15-3/5

A D U LTS 5 0 +

We can help you navigate the world of marketing and advertising

Mah-Jongg

with two simple techniques to double your business this year.

Mah-Jongg is a fascinating rummy-like game played with tiles

Learn how to identify and speak to key prospects. Discover

rather than cards. American Mah-Jongg uses a card of standard

online and offline marketing tools. Get ‘unstuck’ and dramatically

hands against which all games are played. It requires a very small

increase your bottom line. You will leave this workshop with a

amount of time to learn but results in hours of enjoyment laced

mini-marketing plan you can implement right away.

with a lot of mental stimulation. For a fun experience come and

INSTRUCTOR : Howard VanEs

enjoy a supportive environment where you will learn to play one

LOCATION Club Room, Heather Farm Community Center

step at a time.

$42: 1 class

INSTRUCTOR : Betty Fraga

Class 24377

Thu

7:00pm-9:00pm

1/23

LOCATION Conference Room, Civic Park Community Center $43: 4 classes

Class 24002

Tue

1:00pm-4:00pm

1/14-2/4

Class 24326

Tue

1:00pm-4:00pm

2/11-3/4

www.WalnutCreekRec.org | (925)943-5858

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