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Orinda Activity Guide

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Administration & Staff Orinda City Council Amy Worth, Mayor Sue Severson, Vice Mayor Steve Glazer Dean Orr Victoria Smith Janet Keeter, City Manager Michele Olsen, City Clerk

Kathleen Kolman, Chair Rachel Zenner, Vice Chair Rebecca Dahlberg Tara McGuinness Inga Miller Charles Vollmar Julie Whitsitt

Council Meetings

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Parks & Recreation Commission

First and third Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm, Orinda Library Auditorium.

Public invited!

Commission Meetings

Second Wednesday of the month, 7:00 pm, Orinda Community Center

Orinda Parks & Recreation Staff Administration

Michelle Lacy, Director of Parks and Recreation Joyce Boeckner-Colabianchi, Administrative Assistant II Amanda Perceval, Administrative Assistant II Victoria Bustamante Purdy, Administrative Assistant II Recreation

Linda Dezzani, Recreation Supervisor II Troy Faulk, Recreation Coordinator Youth & Teen Programs Eva Phalen, Recreation Coordinator Adult Programs Building & Grounds

Antonio Arroyo, Facilities Maintenance Worker I Les Graham, Facilities Maintenance Worker II

Orinda Teen Advisory Council (OTAC) Join the Orinda Teen Advisory Council (grades 6–12) and provide input about teens, develop programs and events, and perform community service projects. OTAC provides input to the City of Orinda and Orinda City Council. OTAC meets the first Monday of each month at 4:00 pm, at the Orinda Community Center (September–June). Join at any time! OTAC members also have the opportunity to work with other teens and teen councils in the Lamorinda area. Meetings are fun and friendly! Call (925) 254-2445 for more information or email OrindaParksRec@cityoforinda.org.

NorCal Kids Triathlon Saturday, August 31, 2013 at Miramonte High School

Join OTAC and volunteer to help at the NorCal Kids Triathlon.

Orinda Parks & Recreation Program and Facility/Field Rental Information 28 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563 Phone: (925)254-2445 Fax: (925)253-7716

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Youth Art Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7 Babysitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Ballet and Orinda Ballet Academy & Co. . . . . 10–15 Carpentry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8 Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9 Foreign Languages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Gymnastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–17 Martial Arts/Self-Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Music and Musical Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18–19 Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19–20 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21–23

Teen Art: Watercolor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Babysitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Ballet: Orinda Ballet Academy & Co. . . . . . . . 12–15 Carpentry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8 Dance: Ballet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Dance: Salsa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Martial Arts/Self-Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 OTAC Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22–23

Adult Art Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25–26 Bridge Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27–28 Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28–29 Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31–32 Dog Obedience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32–33 Film. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Fitness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34–36 Foreign Languages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36–38 Literature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38–39 Mah Jongg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Martial Arts: Self-Defense, Karate-do. . . . . . . . . . 39 Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Nia®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Senior Outings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42–43 Senior Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41–42 Ukulele . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Yoga. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Zumba. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Local Organizations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Facilities, Parks, and Fields: Rentals. . . . . . . . . . . .

Registration Information & Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Senior Programs & Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Lamorinda Kids Read! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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Fall/Winter 2013

Save the Dates!

Halloween Parade for Tots Wednesday, October 30, 1:00 PM Orinda Community Center Park

The Orinda Community Center Auxiliary (OCCA) sponsors the Halloween Parade for Tots. Come join the fun in costume and follow Glenda the Good Witch in a stroll around the park.

Orinda Holiday Bazaar Saturday, November 2, 9:30 am–4:30 pm Orinda Community Center, 28 Orinda Way

The Orinda Community Center Auxiliary (OCCA) sponsors the 33rd Annual Holiday Bazaar. All proceeds benefit the Orinda Community Center and Park, Orinda Summer Concerts in the Park, and the Halloween Parade.

Special Events | fall/winter 2013

Over 55 exhibitors! Unique vendors!

Featuring live entertainment!

• Children’s Clothing • Beautiful one-of-a-kind Jewelry • Holiday Decorations • Eco-friendly Products • Many Great Gift Items …and much more!

• Home Décor • Original Art • Specialty Foods • Handmade Cards • Fun Pet Items

Exhibit Information: Booth application packet available at www.cityoforinda.org or occabazaar@yahoo.com

A Sweet Dream Nutcracker Excerpts from The Nutcracker Suite

Presented by The Orinda Ballet Academy & Company December 13–15 Orinda Library Theater

Friday, 6:30 pm • Saturday, 11:30 am & 4:00 pm Sunday, 11:30 pm & 3:30 pm Tickets: $20 Tickets available at brownpapertickets.com

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Lamorinda Kids Read! 2013 Join Orinda, Lafayette and Moraga kids of all ages with our first ever community wide read for kids!

Al Capone Does My Homework is the final installment in the life of Moose Flanagan, a boy who lives on Alcatraz Island during the 1930s. The story opens with good news; Moose’s father, Cam, has been promoted to associate warden of the island’s infamous prison.

Inmate No. 85 (Capone) sends Moose another cryptic note, written on Moose’s homework (“Luckily, he wrote in pencil”), which helps Moose and his affable gang sort the good guys from the bad. Choldenko continues to infuse the Alcatraz community with warmth and originality and despite being “the roughest hard-time prison in America,” by the end of this winning trilogy series, it’s also a place Moose comes to proudly call home.

Pick up a copy of the book at any Lamorinda Library and come hear award-winning author Gennifer Choldenko at the Lafayette Library & Learning Center Community Hall, on September 5, at 6:30 pm.

Orinda Library Hours Mon–Thurs 10:00 am–8:00 pm

Fri–Sat 10:00 am–6:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–5:00 pm

Other Lamorinda Kids Read events will include essay writing contest, related craft programs,

and gangster theme party. Ask your local children’s librarian for more information and to pick up a copy of the book to read and share with your family.

Thanks to the generosity of the Orinda Community

The Friends of the Orinda Library is a non-profit volunteer organization raising funds to enrich library collections. Friends also sponsor children, teen and adult library programs throughout the year. The Friends Book Shop is located on the library level.

Monday–Wednesday: 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Thursday: 1:00 pm–6:00 pm Friday–Saturday: 1:00 pm–4:00 pm For membership information or to volunteer, contact the Friends at communicationsfriendsoftheorindalibrary.org

The Orinda Library Fall Programs and Workshops Children’s Storytimes

Tuesdays—Toddler Lapsit for 1–3 year olds, 10:00 & 10:30 am; Peek-a-Boo for infants to 16 months old, 11:30 am.

Mystery Book Club Tale Spinners of Contra Costa county

Story sharing for adults

Wednesdays—Toddler Lapsit for 1–3 year olds, 10:00 & 10:30 am Saturdays—Saturday Morning Live!

Berkeley Repertory Theatre Docent Talks

Storytime for 3–5 year olds and their families, 11:00 am

Creative Writing group

Paws to Read

Read to a friendly dog! For readers through grade 5– preregistration required Tuesday & Saturday Afternoons

lamorinda kids read! 2013

Friends of the Orinda Library

Humanities West Talks

Starts Thursday, October 3, at 6:30 pm. Join local author and writing instructor Jessica Inclan, for a 6-week writing group.

Writing tips, prompts, sharing and support. Preregistration is required and begins in early September. Sponsored by the Monthly Friends of the Library Booksales—fabulous bargains and books!

For more information, contact the Orinda Library, (925) 254-2184 or the community library pages at www.ccclib.org.

To be notified about upcoming events, sign up for the enewsletter through the CCC website.

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Art Class Ages 6–11Y

Art: Camps Ages 5–11Y

Susan McAllister

Students learn new skills, use a variety of media, and extend their understanding of art concepts. Each week has a different theme. Spend a week drawing, painting, constructing, and creating. Daily projects focus on a variety of skills and techniques such as watercolor, paper mâché, collage, beeswax sculptures, colored pencils, pastels, and other materials. Bring a daily snack.

Art Camp: Holiday Location: Community Center, Room 10 Barcode Ages Dates Day Time Res/Non

15124 5–7 Nov 25–27 M–W 9:00 am–12:00 pm 15126 7–11 Nov 25–27 M–W 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Material fee of $25 payable to teacher for supplies.

$84 / $97 $84 / $97

$30 / $43 $30 / $43

Barcode Ages Dates Day Time Res/Non

9:00 am–12:00 pm $56 / $69 9:00 am–12:00 pm $56 / $69 1:00 pm–4:00 pm $56 / $69

Material fee of $12 payable to teacher for supplies.

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15061

Sep 9–Oct 21

M

3:45 pm–5:15 pm

$91 / $103

Art Class: Holiday Location: Community Center, Room 10 No class 11/11, 11/25 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15062

Oct 28–Dec 16 M

3:45 pm–5:15 pm

Ages 2.5–5Y

Barcode Ages Dates Day Time Res/Non

15131 5–9 Dec 23–24 M/Tu 15562 5–7 Jan 2–3 Th/F 15563 7–11 Jan 2–3 Th/F

Location: Community Center, Room 10

$78 / $87

Art Exploration: Partners in Creativity

Art Camp Location: Community Center, Room 6 15130 5–9 Dec 23 M 9:00 am–12:00 pm 15132 5–9 Dec 24 Tu 9:00 am–12:00 pm Material fee of $6 payable to teacher for supplies.

Susan McAllister

Students use a variety of media and extend their understanding of art concepts. Draw, paint, mold and create. Learn a variety of skills and techniques such as watercolor, beeswax sculptures, paper mâché, colored pencils, pastels and other materials. All materials supplied. Additional $25 material/supply fee payable to instructor at first class meeting.

Anne Parr

A Parent (Adult)/Child Workshop. An exciting, fun, and creative opportunity for the young child and adult to experiment, discover, and learn by doing. Work with paint, clay, chalk, and a variety of other materials. Wear old clothes. All abilities welcome! Additional $20 material fee payable to instructor at first class meeting.

Location: Community Center, Room 10 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15057

Sep 18–Nov 6

W

9:30 am–10:15 am

$110 / $126

Art Exploration: Preschool Ages 3–5Y

Anne Parr

Youth Classes | Art

Young artists experiment and learn by doing. We learn and experiment with paint, clay, mixing colors, and a variety of activities. This is an ideal first class for a child to attend alone and has a small student to teacher ratio. Come join the fun!

Wear old clothes. Includes supplies, lab and kiln fees. Additional $20 material fee payable to instructor at first class.

Location: Community Center, Room 10 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15058 15059

Sep 17–Nov 5 Sep 18–Nov 6

Tu W

1:15 pm–2:00 pm 10:30 am–11:15 am

$110 / $126 $110 / $126

Art Exploration Ages 5–10Y

Anne Parr

Explore art, be creative, and have fun in this hands-on class. We use paint, clay, chalk, and a variety of other materials. $20 material fee payable to instructor at first class.

Location: Community Center, Room 10 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15060

Sep 17–Nov 5

Tu

3:45 pm–4:40 pm

$110 / $126

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Clay: Building & Sculpting Ages 5–12Y

Anne Parr

Grades K–8. Build, sculpt, and explore design, construction, and glazing techniques. Take home wonderful pieces. Ideal for beginners through skilled clay workers. Additional $20 fee includes supply, ceramic materials, lab, and kiln fees payable the first day of class.

Location: Community Center, Room 10 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Sep 19–Nov 7

Th

4:00 pm–5:00 pm

$115 / $132

Babysitting for Beginners Ages 10–14Y

Suzy McCreary

Learn the skills needed to be a trusted and responsible babysitter.

This class covers child development, safety, bedtime strategies, and ways to make babysitting fun for you and the children.

Participants also learn what to do in an emergency. Students should bring a lunch. No special equipment required. Includes workbook. Wear comfortable clothes you can sit on the floor in.

Location: Library, Garden Room

Discover & Create Ages 2.5–4Y

Alice Croft

A fun-filled class for the toddler and adult to discover and learn through creating. Your child will experience a variety of activities such as painting, cooking, clay molding, nature walking, and movement. Come join the fun! Activities change with the seasons. Wear old clothing and walking shoes. Parents are required to stay and siblings allowed if registered. Additional material fee required, payable to instructor at first class meeting.

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15458

Nov 16

Sa

9:00 am–2:30 pm

$48 / $55

Carpentry Carpentry: Camps

Location: Community Center, Room 3

Ages 5–14Y

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Enjoy the break by joining one or more of our carpentry camps.

See class section for description for these great camps.

15414 Oct 8–Nov 12 Tu 9:45 am–10:30 am $83 / $95 Additional $12 material fee payable to instructor at first class.

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15415 Dec 3–17 Tu 9:45 am–10:30 am Additional $6 material fee payable to instructor at first class.

Watercolor

$42 / $48

Youth/Teen

Ages 8–16Y

Susan McAllister

Julie Cole

Location: Community Center, Room 3 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14854 14855 14856 14857 15553

Nov 25–27 Nov 25–27 Dec 23–24 Jan 2–3 Jan 2–3

M–W M–W M–Tu Th–F Th–F

10:00 am–12:00 pm 12:00 pm–2:00 pm 10:00 am–12:00 pm 10:00 am–12:00 pm 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

$98 / $113 $98 / $113 $66 / $76 $66 / $76 $66 / $76

Join this class and learn and practice the basic washes, brush strokes, and techniques. Students learn basic color theory, create value charts, learn to understand the pigments on your palette, and more. Subject matter is geared to interest and level of participants. Beginners–advanced levels welcome. An additional $25 supply fee required, payable to instructor at first class.

Location: Community Center, Room 3 No class 11/11 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15134

Sep 9–Oct 21

M

5:15 pm–6:30 pm

$91 / $103

Youth Classes | Babysitting, Carpentry

15055

Babysitting

Location: Community Center, Room 10 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15135

Oct 28–Dec 16 M

5:15 pm–6:30 pm

$91 / $103

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Carpentry: Classes Ages 5–13Y

Julie Cole

Learn to use hammers, saws, drills, planes and other basic hand tools to make fun projects out of wood; such as a boat, car, truck, birdfeeder, or doll house. More advanced students work on projects such as furniture, scooters and skateboards. In addition to learning safe carpentry techniques, students gain experience in cooperation, measuring, fractions and problem solving. Classes have individualized instruction and include students of various levels of experience and ability. Classes are year round, offering unlimited advancement and projects.

Classes are taught by a former math teacher, Julie Cole, who has taught carpentry for 26 years in the East Bay. Cost of materials included, large projects may have additional fees. Grades K-8.

Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu

2:30 pm–4:00 pm 4:00 pm–5:30 pm 2:30 pm–4:00 pm 4:00 pm–5:30 pm 2:30 pm–4:00 pm 4:00 pm–5:30 pm

Ages 4–8Y

Alice Croft

Come and decorate a spectacular and tasty gingerbread house.

Have fun in this workshop creating a festive house to take home. $15 material fee payable to instructor due on day of class.

Location: Community Center, Kitchen Ages 4–6y Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15425

Dec 7

Sa

9:45 am–11:00 am

$40 / $46

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Sep 3–Oct 1 Sep 3–Oct 1 Oct 8–Nov 5 Oct 8–Nov 5 Nov 12–Dec 17 Nov 12–Dec 17

Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop

Ages 5–8y

Location: Community Center, Room 3 No class 11/26 14844 14845 14846 14847 14848 14849

Cooking

15426

Dec 7

Sa

11:30 am–12:45 pm

$40 / $46

$130 / $149 $130 / $149 $130 / $149 $130 / $149 $130 / $149 $130 / $149

Youth Classes | carpentry, cooking

Carpentry: Club Grades 1–8

Julie Cole

Join the carpentry club for flexible scheduling. Come to carpentry any time it is open. Available times and days subject to change.

Valid for six months from date of purchase for eight hours.

Location: Community Center, Room 3 No class 11/26 Barcode Dates Res/Non

14863

Come to carpentry any time it is open.

$145 / $167

Carpentry: Weekend Woodworkers Ages 4Y and up

Julie Cole

A Parent (Adult)/Child Class. Minimum Child Age 4. Kids and parents work together to build cool projects from wood. Learn to use hand tools: saws, hammers, drills, rasps and files. Create beautiful gifts, or something just for you.

Location: Community Center, Room 3 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14850 14851 14852 14853

Sep 14-21 Oct 12-19 Nov 9-16 Dec 7-14

Sa Sa Sa Sa

10:00 am–12:00 pm 10:00 am–12:00 pm 10:00 am–12:00 pm 10:00 am–12:00 pm

$72* / $83* $72* / $83* $72* / $83* $72* / $83*

*Fee per pair.

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Cooking Show Star (7–10y)

Orinda Kindercooks Ages 3–5Y

Alice Croft

Adult/Child Class. These parent/adult-child classes are designed to provide the child a first hands-on experience in cooking.

Orinda Kindercooks follow simple, picture instructions and easy recipes to create a variety of foods such as chocolate chip cookies, pizza, apple turnovers, frittata, pancakes, and parfaits.

Children learn the basic skills of measuring and mixing. New recipes each session! Note that dairy products are used in many of the recipes. Notify instructor of any food allergies.

Location: Community Center, Kitchen Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15417 Oct 10–Nov 14 Th 11:30 am–12:15 pm 15418 Oct 10–Nov 14 Th 12:30 pm–1:15 pm $14 material fee payable to instructor at the first class.

$88 / $101 $88 / $101

15481

Sep 21–Oct 12 Sa

9:00 am–11:00 am

$140 / $161

Storybook Cook (5–7y)

In this fun and exciting class we will take recipes from favorite children’s books and turn them into fun and delicious meals. $25 materials fee paid to instructor.

Location: Community Center, Kitchen No class 11/26 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Oct 22–Dec 3

Tu

3:00 pm–4:00 pm

$140 / $161

$45 / $52 $45 / $52

Location: Community Center, Kitchen No class 11/27

Cooking with Rainbow Chefs Rainbow Chef Staff

The Amazing World of Edible Art (5–7y)

We will show your little one how to turn food into fun, edible art pieces which they’ll want to scarf up! Some examples are strawberry mice, banana caterpillars, Lion King cages, butterflywiches, antipasti scooters, etc. $25 materials fee paid to instructor.

Location: Community Center, Kitchen Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

3:00 pm–4:00 pm

Your child will discover recipes from some favorite movies such as Harry Potter (remember pumpkin pasties?), Toy Story, The Monsters, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Frankenweenie (dog bone breadstick), etc. $25 materials fee to instructor.

$140 / $161

Around The World (7–10y)

This trip your child will be taking is around the world! They will learn about different cultures, fun foreign words, favorite foods and their special ingredients, and cooking/preparation techniques. It should be fun and tasty for one and all. $25 materials fee to instructor.

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15479

Oct 23–Dec 4

W

3:30 pm–4:30 pm

$140 / $161

Let’s Throw a Party! (10–14y)

Your young chef will learn all of the kitchen essentials to cater their own fantastic and delicious party. We will focus on mise en place (setting up buffets for best self-service), party themes and menus, food presentation and making fun, tasty drinks for the party such as fruit punch, lemonade, Shirley Temples, Arnold Palmers and Roy Rogers. $25 materials fee to instructor.

Location: Community Center, Kitchen No class 10/31, 11/28 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15480

Oct 24-Dec 12 Th

4:00 pm–5:00 pm

$140 / $161

Location: Community Center, Kitchen

Youth Classes | Cooking

15423 Dec 5–19 Th 11:30 am–12:15 pm 15424 Dec 5–19 Th 12:30 pm–1:15 pm $10 material fee payable to instructor at the first class.

Sep 10–Oct 15 Tu

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Great Movie Capers (7–10y)

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15475

Location: Community Center, Kitchen

15478

Holiday Kindercooks (3–5Y) Location: Community Center, Kitchen

Ages 5–14Y

This one-of-a-kind class will make your little Rainbow Chef want to be a cooking show star! $25 materials fee to instructor.

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15476

Sep 11–Oct 16 W

3:30 pm–4:30 pm

$140 / $161

Iron Chef Challenge (10–14Y)

We will take one special ingredient in every class and study it.

Then, using that ingredient, your child will make it into a creative dish. $25 materials fee to instructor.

Location: Community Center, Kitchen Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15477

Sep 12–Oct 17 Th

4:00 pm–5:00 pm

$140 / $161

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Youth

Dance

Ballet & Tap (Ages 4–6y) Location: Community Center, Room 2 No class 11/11, 11/25

Ballet & Musicals

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Ages 3–5Y

Kids ’N Dance

Each class is full of creative movement, imagery and ballet dances, singing and scene rehearsals with costumes and props for girls and boys. This class develops creativity, coordination, and self-esteem through dance activities, improvisation, and story dances. Costumes, props, and a wide variety of music all add to the fun. Ballet attire and ballet shoes.

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Sep 9–Oct 14 Sep 12–Oct 17 Oct 21–Dec 9 Oct 24–Dec 12

M Th M Th

9:50 am–10:35 am 9:00 am–9:45 am 9:50 am–10:35 am 9:00 am–9:45 am

$78 / $90 $78 / $90 $78 / $90 $91 / $105

Ballet, Tap & Jazz

Youth Classes | Dance: Ballet

Ages 3–11+Y

Kids ’N Dance

Each weekly Ballet & Tap class consists of 25 minutes of ballet warm-ups, jumps, and theme dances and 25 minutes of tap skills through use of imagery. Tap section will teach the basic rhythms, heel, and toe tapping. Costumes and props are brought to each class. Tap shoes required. Each weekly Ballet & Jazz class consists of 25 minutes of ballet warm-ups, jumps, and theme dances and 25 minutes of jazz combinations, body isolations, and rhythms. Ballet & Jazz classes will have a presentation the last day of class.

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Sep 9–Oct 14 Sep 11–Oct 16 Sep 12–Oct 17 Oct 21–Dec 9 Oct 23–Dec 11 Oct 24–Dec 12

M W Th M W Th

10:40 am–11:25 am 10:20 am–11:05 am 9:50 am–10:35 am 10:40 am–11:25 am 10:20 am–11:05 am 9:50 am–10:35 am

M M

1:15 pm–2:00 pm 1:15 pm–2:00 pm

$78 / $90 $78 / $90

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Sep 9–Oct 14 Oct 21–Dec 9

M M

3:30 pm–4:15 pm 3:30 pm–4:15 pm

$78 / $90 $78 / $90

Ballet & Jazz (Ages 7–10y) Location: Community Center, Room 2 No class 11/11, 11/25 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14830 14831

Sep 9–Oct 14 Oct 21–Dec 9

M M

4:15 pm–5:05 pm 4:15 pm–5:05 pm

$78 / $90 $78 / $90

Ballet & Jazz (11+) Location: Community Center, Room 2 No class 11/11, 11/25 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14832 14833

Sep 9–Oct 14 Oct 21–Dec 9

M M

5:15 pm–6:00 pm 5:15 pm–6:00 pm

$78 / $90 $78 / $90

Ballet: Magical Movement Ages 1.5–3.5Y

Kids ’N Dance

Magical movement: Parent & Me (ages 1.5–3y)

Ballet & Tap (Ages 3–5y) Location: Community Center, Room 1 No class 11/11, 11/25, 11/27, 11/28 14799 14801 14803 14800 14802 14804

Sep 9–Oct 14 Oct 21–Dec 9

Ballet & Jazz (Ages 4–6y) Location: Community Center, Room 2 No class 11/11, 11/25 14828 14829

Location: Community Center, Room 1 No class 11/11, 11/25, 11/28 14806 14808 14807 14809

14810 14811

$78 / $90 $78 / $90 $78 / $90 $78 / $90 $91 / $105 $91 / $105

This class is designed as an introduction to ballet and movement for children who are not quite ready to be on their own in a ballet class. Falling leaves, spiders climbing through a giant web, Harlequins, mice, soldiers, sugar plum fairies, and more! Dance using creative expression while learning socialization skills with other children. This program develops creativity, coordination, and self-esteem through dance activities, improvisation, and story dances. Costumes, props, and a wide variety of music all add to the fun! Apparel: loose comfortable clothing for adults, any ballet attire and ballet shoes for child.

Location: Community Center, Room 1 No class 11/11, 11/25 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14782 14783

Sep 9–Oct 14 Oct 21–Dec 9

M M

9:00 am–9:45 am 9:00 am–9:45 am

$78 / $90 $78 / $90

Location: Community Center, Room 2 No class 11/28 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14784 14785

Sep 12–Oct 17 Th Oct 24–Dec 12 Th

11:30 am–12:15 pm 11:30 am–12:15 pm

$78 / $90 $91 / $105

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www.cityoforinda.org

Magical Movement: Just Beginning! (ages 2.5–3.5Y)

This Magical Movement class is designed for children who are just beginning to try things on their own. Children will learn beginning dance skills through use of ballet, creative movement and imagery. This program develops creativity, coordination, and self-esteem through dance activities, improvisation, and story dances. Costumes, props, and music all add to the fun! Parent/ caregiver must stay in the building, but does not have to participate unless needed.

Location: Community Center, Room 2 No class 11/27 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Sep 9–Oct 14 M Sep 12–Oct 17 Th Oct 23–Dec 11 W

11:30 am–12:15 pm 10:40 am–11:25 am 9:30 am–10:15 am

$78 / $90 $78 / $90 $91 / $105

Busy Bee Ballet

Location: Library, Garden Room No class 11/11, 11/25

Ages 3.5–6Y

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14787

Oct 21–Dec 9

M

11:30 am–12:15 pm

$78 / $90

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Sep 11–Oct 16 W Oct 24–Dec 12 Th

9:30 am–10:15 am 10:40 am–11:25 am

$78 / $90 $91 / $105

Children are introduced to basic ballet techniques through stories, art, poetry, music and performances.

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15467 15468

Sep 9–Oct 14 Oct 21–Dec 9

M M

2:30 pm–3:15 pm 2:30 pm–3:15 pm

$200 / $230 $200 / $230

Ballet II: Ages 4.5–6y

Ballet I Ages 4–6Y

Kids ’N Dance

Each weekly class introduces ballet steps and techniques while using imagery and creative movement. Dancers will learn the basic positions and jumps. Each class consists of ballet warmups, locomotor movement, and theme dances. Every class combines ballet steps, modern dance and creative improvisation to form complete dances. Costumes and props are brought to every class.

Location: Community Center, Room 2 No class 11/11, 11/25, 11/27, 11/28 Sep 9–Oct 14 Sep 11–Oct 16 Sep 12–Oct 17 Oct 21–Dec 9 Oct 23–Dec 11 Oct 24-Dec 12

M W Th M W Th

12:20 pm–1:05 pm 11:15 am–12:00 pm 12:20 pm–1:05 pm 12:20 pm–1:05 pm 11:15 am–12:00 pm 12:20 pm–1:05 pm

Childrens’ knowledge and exploratoin of ballet techniques are continued from principles learned in Busy Bee Ballet I. Stories, art, poetry and music are continually used to bring ballet to life!

Location: Community Center, Room 6 No Class 11/11, 11/25 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15469 15470

Sep 9–Oct 14 Oct 21–Dec 9

M M

3:15 pm–4:00 pm 3:15 pm–4:00 pm

$200 / $230 $200 / $230

Busy Bee Jazz 1: Ages 3.5–4.5y

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14792 14794 14796 14793 14795 14797

Ballet I: Ages 3.5–4.5y

Location: Community Center, Room 6 No Class 11/11, 11/25

Location: Community Center, Room 1 No class 11/28 14788 14791

Katrena Cohea

$78 / $90 $78 / $90 $78 / $90 $78 / $90 $91 / $105 $91 / $105

Children are introduced to the basics of jazz technique through stories, art, poetry, musicals, and performances.

Location: Community Center, Room 6 No class 11/11, 11/25 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15471 15472

Sep 9–Oct 14 Oct 21–Dec 9

M M

4:00 pm–4:45 pm 4:00 pm–4:45 pm

Youth Classes | Dance: Ballet

14786 14790 14789

$200 / $230 $200 / $230

Busy Bee Jazz II: Ages 4.5–6y

Children’s knowledge and exploration of jazz technigues are continued from principles learned in Busy Bee Jazz I. Stories, art, poetry, music and musicals continue to bring dance to life!

Location: Community Center, Room 6 No class 11/11, 11/25 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15473 15474

Sep 9–Oct 14 Oct 21–Dec 9

M M

4:45 pm–5:30 pm 4:45 pm–5:30 pm

$200 / $230 $200 / $230

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Registration Information: (925) 254-2445

Youth

Dance: Ballet

Orinda Ballet Academy & Co.

2013 Fall/Winter Ballet Program

September 3–December 15, 2013 • “A Sweet Dream Nutcracker” Production Ages 3–18Y

Patricia Tomlinson, Artistic Director

Join this outstanding company and wonderful holiday production. Placement required; contact Artistic Director, Patricia Tomlinson, to schedule an appointment. Message may be left at (925) 254-2445. See schedule for specific class and company rehearsal days and times; times subject to change. Performing Contract is required and available from Artistic Director. Student and parent must sign Contract to understand their responsibilities. Missed Classes may be made up within a four-week period during session. Make-up classes are any classes within level or below.

Missing more than four classes in a term may affect performance role(s). Fees are for entire session. If registering after start of session, contact Artistic Director. Modified schedules and performing packages must be consulted and approved by Artistic Director prior to registering (additional fees applied). No regular classes 12/11–12/14 during performance week.

Location: Community Center, Room 1 No class: 10/14, 10/31, 11/11, 11/25-12/1 Additional performance fee & costume rental fee required (separate check payable to: Orinda Ballet Academy). See ballet level for the specific fees, which are not included in registration fee.

Family Discount available (after totaling all fees): two students enrolled, $25 off total; three students enrolled, $45 off total.

Girls Division Pre-Ballet A

Ages 3–4Y

Youth Classes | Dance: Dance Ballet

Performance/costume rental fee: $160

Divisions: Class

Ages

Pre-Ballet A 3–4Y Pre-Ballet B 4–5Y Ballet 1A

5Y+ Beginning Technique

Ballet 2A** 6Y+ Ballet 2B** 7Y+ Ballet 3A** 8Y+ Ballet 3B ** 9Y+ Ballet 4

11Y+ Juniors

Ballet 4/5

12Y+ Intermediate

Ballet 5

13Y+ Intermediate/Advanced

Ballet 5/6

15Y+ Advanced

Ballet 6 16Y+ Advanced/ Pre-Professional **Instructor placement required

Ballet 2A

Ages 6Y+

Performance/costume rental fee: $225

Barcode Day Time Res/Non

Barcode Day Time Class Type Res/Non

14912 M

14916 Th 3:45–4:45 pm

Th 4:45–5:45 pm

2:00–2:45 pm (last 10 min. is rehearsal)

$300 / $345

Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday, 45-minute: 11/16, 12/7; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (in theater): 12/11, 12/12 2–3 Performances—12/13–12/15

Pre-Ballet B

(Not enrolled in kindergarten) Ages 4–5Y

Performance/costume rental fee: $160 Barcode Day Time Res/Non

14913

Th

2:40–3:25 pm (last 10 min. is rehearsal)

$300 / $345

Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday, 3 (2–3 hours): 11/9, 11/16, 12/7; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (in theater): 12/11, 12/12 2–3 Performances—12/13–12/15

Ballet 2B

Ages 7Y+

Performance/costume rental fee: $275 Barcode Day Time Class Type Res/Non

Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday, 45-minute: 11/16, 12/7; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (in theater): 12/11, 12/12 2–3 Performances—12/13–12/15

Ballet 1A

Technique (last 15 min. $395 / $454 is Nutcracker dance) Nutcracker (bring simple snack: no popcorn or greasy foods)

14917 M 3:45–5:00 pm Technique (last 20 min.

is Nutcracker dance)

Th 4:45–5:45 pm Nutcracker Ages 5Y+

5-year-olds must be attending K or higher school grade.

Performance/costume rental fee: $225

$460 / $529

Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday, 3 (2–3 hours): 11/9, 11/16, 12/7; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (in theater): 12/11, 12/12 2–5 Performances—12/13–12/15

Barcode Day Time Class Type Res/Non

14914 M 2:45–3:45 pm Technique (last 15 min.

is Nutcracker dance)

Th 4:45–5:45 pm Nutcracker

$395 / $454

Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday, 3 (2–3 hours): 11/9, 11/16, 12/7; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (in theater): 12/11, 12/12 2–3 Performances—12/13–12/15

Pre-Ballet & Ballet Attire Pre-Ballet: Hair pulled back in bun, leotard, pink tights, and pink leather ballet slippers—no tutus.

Ballet 1–6: Black Leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet slippers.

Hair pulled back in bun. Skirts only allowed with approval by class teacher—no sparkles.

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Ages 8Y+

Performance/costume rental fee: $275

Ballet 4/5–6

Ages 12Y+

Performance/costume rental fee: $325

Barcode Day Time Class Type Res/Non

Barcode Day Time Class Type Res/Non

14919 W 3:45–5:45 pm

Th 4:45–5:45 pm

Technique/ Nutcracker Rehearsal Nutcracker

14915 M 3:45-4:40pm

W 3:45–5:45 pm

Th 4:45–5:45 pm

Technique: Adtl. Class $730 / $840 Technique/ Nutcracker Rehearsal Nutcracker

14921 M 5:00–7:00 pm

Tu 6:00–7:25 pm

W 5:45–8:15 pm

Th 4:45–6:15 pm

Th 6:30–8:30 pm

Sa 11:30–2:00 pm

$590 / $678

Pointe/Nutcracker $1580 / $1817 (Ballet 4/5 stay to 7:15pm) Pointe Technique/Nutcracker Rep Nutcracker (Bring dinner/snack) Technique/Pointe Technique/Pointe/Nutcracker Rep (ballet 4/5 & 5 begin at 10:45 am)

Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday, 3 (2–3 hours): 11/9, 11/16, 12/7; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (in theater): 12/11, 12/12 4–5 Performances—12/13–12/15

Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday, 3 (2–3 hours): 11/9, 11/16, 12/7; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (in theater): 12/11, 12/12 4–5 Performances—12/13–12/15

Ballet 3B

Ballet 5/6 & 6

Ages 9+

Performance/costume rental fee: $275 Barcode Day Time Class Type Res/Non

14918 Tu 3:45-6:00 pm

Th 4:45–6:15 pm

Sa 9:30–11:30 am

Technique/ $990 / $1138 Nutcracker Rehearsal (Bring non–greasy snack) Nutcracker Technique/ Pre-Pointe

14941 Tu 3:45–6:00 pm

W 3:45–5:00 pm

Th 4:45–6:15 pm

Sa 9:30–11:30 am

Technique/ $1140 / $1311 Nutcracker Rehearsal (Bring non-greasy snack) Technique: Additional Class Nutcracker Technique/Pre-Pointe

Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday, 3 (2–3 hours): 11/9, 11/16, 12/7; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (in theater): 12/11, 12/12 4–5 Performances—12/13–12/15

Ballet 4

Ages 11Y+

Performance/costume rental fee: $325 Barcode Day Time Class Type Res/Non

14920 M 5:00–7:25 pm

Tu 6:00–7:25 pm

Th 4:45–6:15 pm

Sa 9:30–11:30 am

Ages 14Y+

Performance/costume rental fee: $325

Technique/Nutcracker $1200 / $1380 Rehearsal Technique Nutcracker Technique/Beginning Pointe

Make-up Holiday missed classes in Wednesday Ballet 4/5-6 class Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday, 3 (2–3 hours): 11/9, 11/16, 12/7; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (in theater): 12/11, 12/12 4–5 Performances—12/13–12/15

Barcode Day Time Class Type Res/Non

14922 Tu 6:00–7:25 pm

W 5:45–8:15pm

Th 4:45–6:15pm

Th 6:30–8:30pm

Sa 11:30–2:00 pm

Pointe $1540 / $1771 Technique/Nutcracker Rep Nutcracker (Bring dinner/snack) Technique/Pointe Technique/Pointe/Nutcracker Rep (ballet 4/5 & 5 begin at 10:45am)

Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday, 3 (2–3 hours): 11/9, 11/16, 12/7; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (in theater): 12/11, 12/12 4–5 Performances—12/13–12/15

Boys Division

Boys Creative Dance Boys Dress Attire: sweatpants, shorts or black tights (optional), fitted t-shirt (no writing), and white leather ballet slippers Ages 4.5–6y

Performance/costume rental fee: $160 Barcode Day Time Res/Non

14923

Tu

3:00–3:45 pm (last 10 min. rehearsal for Nutcracker)

$300 / $345

Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday, 2 (45 minutes): 11/16, 12/7; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (in theater): 12/11, 12/12 2–3 Performances—12/13–12/15

ages 7–11y

Performance/costume rental fee: $225 Barcode Day Time Class Type Res/Non

Youth Classes | Dance: Ballet

Ballet 3A

14924 Th 3:45-4:45pm Technique/ last 15 min. $395 / $454

rehearsal for Nutcracker

Th 4:45-5:45 pm Nutcracker (Bring simple snack) Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday, 3 (2–3 hour): 11/9, 11/16, 12/7; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (in theater): 12/11, 12/12 2–3 Performances—12/13–12/15

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Ballet 4–4/5: 5:00–6:30 pm (Ballet 4/5–6: Pointe) + Nutcracker: Repertory 6:30–7:25 pm

Ballet 2B/3A: Technique, 3:45–4:40 pm 4:40–5:00 pm + Nutcracker: Rehearsal Performers only; 4:40–5:00 pm

Ballet 1A: 2:45–3:30 pm Technique class (Requirement: Must attend Kindergarten or higher grade) + Nutcracker: Rehearsal Performers only; 3:30–3:45 pm

Pre-Ballet A: 2:00–2:35 pm + Nutcracker: Class Performers Only; 2:35–2:45 pm

Monday

Ballet 4, 5 & 6: Technique/Pointe 6–7:25 pm

Theater Dance Class: Tap & Jazz 4:30–5:45 pm

Ballet 3B: Technique 3:45–5:15 pm + Nutcracker: Class Performers only, bring snack; 5:15–6:00 pm

Ballet 4/5 & 6: 5:45–7:15 pm + Nutcracker: Repertory 7:15–8:15 pm

Ballet 3A/3B: Technique 3:45–5:00 pm + Nutcracker: Class Performers only, bring snack; 5:00–5:45 pm

Boys Creative Dance: 4–6Y, 3:00–3:35 pm + Nutcracker: Class Performers Only; 3:35–3:45 pm

Theater Dance Class: Tap & Jazz 3:45–4:30 pm Ballet levels 2A–3A

Wednesday

Tuesday

Youth Classes | Dance: Ballet

Ballet 4/5, 5 & 6: Technique/Pointe + Nutcracker: Repertory 6:30–8:30 pm

Boys Technique: 7–11Y 3:45–4:45 pm

Ballet 1A–6 4:45–6:15 pm + Nutcracker: Class Ballet 1A, 2A, 2B & 3A; 4:45–5:45 pm only Battle scene/Opening Act 2/ Party Scene

Theater Dance Class: Tap & Jazz 4:00–4:45 pm

Ballet 2A: Technique 3:45–4:30 pm + Nutcracker: Class Performers only; 4:30–4:45 pm

Pilates: Reformer Classes Ballet 4–6 students

Pre-Ballet B: Class 4–5Y; 2:40–3:15 pm + Nutcracker: Class Performers only; 3:15–3:25 pm

Private Coaching Classes Available: Please Contact Director

Privates: Groups up to 4 persons 3:45–4:30 pm or 4:30–5:15 pm

Friday

Thursday

December 13 6:30 pm

December 14 11:30 pm & 4:00 pm December 15 11:30 am & 3:30 pm

2013 Nutcracker Performance Dates:

Ballet 4/5 & 6: Technique/Pointe Nutcracker Rep 11:30 am–2:00 pm

Ballet 3B/4: Technique, Pre & Beginning Pointe 9:30 am–11:30 am + Ballet 4/5: Enter at 10:45 am

Saturday

nutcracker performance 2013 Calendar

Orinda Ballet Academy & Co. September 3–December 10, 2013

Private Ballet Coaching Classes All Ages Contact Director for available times Rates, Per Lesson:

Non-Performing Classes Classes require Artistic Director approval or placement class prior to registration unless otherwise noted.

Missed classes may be made-up within a BALLET ATTIRE: 4-week period. Make-up classes are any See page 12 classes within level or below.

No class: 10/14, 10/31, 11/11, 11/25–12/1, 12/11–14

Pre-Ballet A & B, Creative Dance

1-hour: 45-minute: 30-minute: Duet, 1-hour:

$80 (Res) / $92 (Non) $65 (Res) / $76 (Non) $50 (Res) / $58 (Non) $50 (Res) / $58 (Non) Per student fee

Theater Dance Classes

Youth/Teen

jazz/Contemporary/Tap & Broadway

One ballet class per week recommended. Optional performance in Spring 2014 (must be enrolled in 2014 Spring/Winter term).

Placement not required.

Location: Community Center, Room 2

Level Age Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Level 1: Ages 6–8 years Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Sep 3–Dec 10 M 2:00–2:35 pm $200 / $230 Sep 3–Dec 10 Th 2:40–3:15 pm $200 / $230

Sep 3–Dec 10

Tu

3:45–4:30 pm

$200 / $230

Level 2: Ages 9–11 years* Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Ballet 1–4: Technique Pointe requirement: enrolled in Monday Technique class.

Make-up in any Ballet 3B–4 level class.

No class: 11/9, 11/16, 12/7 Level Age Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

1A 5–6 14927* Sep 3–Dec 10 M 2:45–3:30 pm $200 / $230 2A 6+ 14945 Sep 3–Dec 10 Th 3:45–4:30 pm $200 / $230 2B 7+ 14928 Sep 3–Dec 10 M 3:45–4:40 pm $210 / $242 3A 8+ 14946 Sep 3–Dec 10 W 3:45–5:00 pm $250 / $288 3B 9+ 14947 Sep 3–Dec 10 Tu 3:45–5:15 pm $295 / $339 4 11+ 14948 Sep 3–Dec 10 M 5:00–6:30 pm $295 / $339 4 11+ 14949 Sep 3–Dec 10 Tu 6:00–7:25 pm $295 / $339 4 11+ 14950 Sep 3–Dec 10 Sa 9:30–11:30 am $380 / $487

M 5:00–6:30 pm *Placement not required. Must be attending K or higher grade.

Ballet 4/5, 5 & 6: Technique/Pointe Pointe requirement: enrolled in two additional technique classes.

Make-up in any Ballet 4–6 level class.

No class: 11/9, 11/16, 12/7 Level

14938

14939

Sep 3–Dec 10

Th

4:00–4:45 pm

$200 / $230

Level 3: Ages 12–17 years* Barcode Dates Day Time

Res/Non

14940 Sep 3–Dec 10 Tu 4:30–5:45pm $250 / $288 *Classes require Artistic Director approval or placement class prior to registration.

Pilates Reformer Classes All Ages Contact Director to set up private or group class Privates or Groups of 2-4 students per 45 minute time slot: Fridays 3:45–4:30 pm or 4:30–5:15 pm Rates, Per Lesson:

Private, 45-minute: Duet, 45-minute: Trio, 45-minute: Quad, 45-minute:

$65 (Res) / $76 (Non) $40 (Res) / $46 (Non) $27 (Res) / $31 (Non) $20 (Res) / $23 (Non)

Age Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

4/5, 5, 6 12+ 14933 Sep 3–Dec 10 W 6:15–7:30 pm $295 / $339 4/5, 5, 6 12+ 14934 Sep 3–Dec 10 Sa 11:30–1:00 pm $295 / $339 4/5, 5, 6 12+ 14935 Sep 3–Dec 10 Tu 6:00–7:25 pm $295 / $339

Youth Classes | Dance: Ballet

A 3–4 14924 B 4.5–6 14925

Boys Creative Dance Ages 4.5–6Y Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14943

Sep 3–Dec 10

Tu

3:00–3:35 pm

$200 / $230

Boys Beginning Ballet Technique Ages 7–11Y Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14944

Sep 3–Dec 10

Th

3:45–4:45 pm

$200 / $230

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Registration Information: (925) 254-2445

Youth

Gymnastics Gymnastics Ages 3–8Y

California Gymnastics

The City of Orinda, Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with California Gymnastics sponsors the tumbling and gymnastics classes.

Location: Community Center, Kindergym No class 11/26 Preschool (ages 3–5y)

Foreign Languages Chinese: Mandarin Ages 3–8Y

Walnut Creek Chinese School

Youth Classes | Languages, Gymnastics

The purpose of class is to inspire an interest to learn Chinese and introduce Chinese culture in a fun and playful environment.

Students learn Mandarin Chinese through games, songs, and drawings. Class introduces Chinese pronunciation, basic phonic (pin-yin) system, and simple character writing.

Ages 3–5y Location: Community Center, Room 9B No class 11/26 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15190 15196

Sep 3–Oct 15 Tu Oct 22–Dec 10 Tu

9:30 am–10:15 am 9:30 am–10:15 am

$94 / $108 $94 / $108

Ages 5–8y Location: Library, Gallery Room No class 11/26 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15193 15197

Sep 3–Oct 15 Tu Oct 22–Dec 10 Tu

2:30 pm–3:15 pm 2:30 pm–3:15 pm

$94 / $108 $94 / $108

Spanish Ages 7–12Y

Aprendo Español

This class teaches beginning gymnastics and tumbling skills.

Students will flip over the opportunity to learn the basics of all gymnastic events, as well as additional skills to enhance strength, coordination, agility, and confidence. Equipment incorporated into the class includes bars, low beams, ladders, trampoline and spring boards, barrel and incline mats, vaulting blocks, tunnels, and music games. No jeans/dresses. To increase child participation, parents are asked to remain outside of activity room.

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15309 15310 15312 15313 15315 15316

Sep 3–Oct 1 Sep 3–Oct 1 Oct 8–Nov 5 Oct 8–Nov 5 Nov 12–Dec 17 Nov 12–Dec 17

Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu

2:35 pm–3:20 pm 3:25 pm–4:10 pm 2:35 pm–3:20 pm 3:25 pm–4:10 pm 2:35 pm–3:20 pm 3:25 pm–4:10 pm

$65 / $75 $65 / $75 $65 / $75 $65 / $75 $65 / $75 $65 / $75

School Age (ages 5–8y)

This class teaches beginning and intermediate gymnastics and tumbling skills and is designed to develop strength, flexibility, agility, and confidence in a fun, non-competitive enviroment.

Students learn the basics of all gymnastic events including tumbling, vaulting skills, bars, and balance beam. Students are also introduced to strength and flexibility exercises with fun and challenging games. No jeans, dresses, or loose clothing.

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15311 15314 15317

Sep 3–Oct 1 Tu Oct 8–Nov 5 Tu Nov 12–Dec 17 Tu

4:15 pm–5:00 pm 4:15 pm–5:00 pm 4:15 pm–5:00 pm

$65 / $75 $65 / $75 $65 / $75

Beginners

Aprendo Español is an interactive approach to teaching Spanish, used and approved by many institutions. The system is very functional since students do no solely depend on textbooks but also learn by listening, speaking, reading and writing. Additional $10 materials fee payable to the instructor at the first class.

Location: Community Center, Room 9 AB and 7 No class 11/27, 11/28 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15202 15207 15206 15208

Sep 4–Oct 16 Sep 5–Oct 17 Oct 30–Dec 11 Nov 7–Dec 19

W Th W Th

4:00 pm–4:45 pm 4:00 pm–4:45 pm 4:00 pm–4:45 pm 4:00 pm–4:45 pm

$90 / $104 $90 / $104 $79 / $90 $79 / $90

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Register Online:

www.cityoforinda.org

Crawlers & Wobbly Walkers Ages 1–18M

Alice Croft

Parent/child class. Come play in our Kindergym! Designed especially for older babies and beginning walkers who are ready to benefit from increased social interaction while developing their motor skills in the Kindergym. Circle time with songs is also included. A hold harmless form and information sheet are to be completed at the first class prior to participation. Children should be crawling and no older than 18 months.

Location: Community Center, Kindergym No class 11/21, 11/22, 11/28, 11/29 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15390 15396 15391 15397

Sep 26–Oct 31 Sep 27–Nov 1 Nov 7–Dec 19 Nov 8–Dec 20

Th F Th F

10:15 am–11:00 am 9:30 am–10:15 am 10:15 am–11:00 am 9:30 am–10:15 am

$78 / $90 $78 / $90 $65 / $75 $65 / $75

Kindergym: Plus Ages 2.5–4Y

Kelly Gooding

Kindergym Plus offers 40 minutes of individual Kindergym time, plus 10–15 minutes of extended circle time, including singing, finger play, and reading a story. The age limit is flexible, but to fully utilize this class it is important the child feel comfortable with 10 minutes of organized activity. A hold harmless form must be completed and information sheet must be completed prior to participation.

Location: Community Center, Kindergym No class 11/11, 11/25, 11/27 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Sep 9–Oct 21 Sep 11–Oct 23 Oct 28–Dec 16 Oct 30–Dec 18

M W M W

10:20 am–11:15 am 10:20 am–11:15 am 10:20 am–11:15 am 10:20 am–11:15 am

$91 / $105 $91/ $105 $78 / $90 $91 / $105

Youth Classes | Gymnastics

15377 15383 15378 15384

Kindergym Ages 1–3Y

Kelly Gooding (Mon./Wed.) Alice Croft (Thurs./Fri.)

Parent/child class. Much of a child’s early learning comes through physical activity. Our program offers range-of-movement exploration activites where a child can climb, hang, jump, balance and bounce. In this environment, the parent offers positive, encouraging, and helpful feedback. A skilled staff member is always on hand to assist. The equipment is rearranged each week to provide a new challenge. Parents are required to have infants in packs. Siblings are only allowed in class if registered. Child must be walking. Use make-up book in the Kindergym for missed classes due to illness or cancellation of a class. Prior to first class, a hold harmless form and information sheet must be completed.

Location: Community Center, Kindergym No Class 11/11, 11/21, 11/22, 11/25, 11/27–11/29 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15406 15408 15410 15412 15407 15409 15411 15413

Sep 9–Oct 21 Sep 11–Oct 23 Sep 26–Oct 31 Sep 27–Nov 1 Oct 28–Dec 16 Oct 30–Dec 18 Nov 7–Dec 19 Nov 8–Dec 20

M W Th F M W Th F

9:30 am–10:15 am 9:30 am–10:15 am 9:30 am–10:15 am 10:15 am–11:00 am 9:30 am–10:15 am 9:30 am–10:15 am 9:30 am–10:15 am 10:15 am–11:00 am

$91 / $105 $91 / $105 $78 / $90 $78 / $90 $78 / $90 $91 / $105 $65 / $75 $65 / $75

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Registration Information: (925) 254-2445

Youth

Martial Arts

Music

Karate

Kindermusik

Youth/Teen

Ages 6–14Y Donald Stasenka

Ages 1M–3Y

Traditional Okinawan Karate-do, Wado Ki Kai (style) means ‘to learn from all things.’ Kids of all strength and experience levels learn in a no-contact, kid-friendly way. Kids are taught the importance of respect and self-discipline, challenging their bodies and minds. This is a comprehensive program that deals with ‘street’ awareness, avoiding strangers, and self-defense on a kid’s level. You are welcome to sit in on classes for a week to see if it is a good fit.

Location: Community Center, Kindergym and Room 2

Youth Classes | Martial Arts, Music

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15300 15303 15304 15307

Sep 4–27 Oct 2–25 Oct 30–Nov 22 Dec 4–20

W/F W/F W/F W/F

4:30 pm–5:30 pm 4:30 pm–5:30 pm 4:30 pm–5:30 pm 4:30 pm–5:30 pm

Self Defense: Aiki Jujitsu

$100 / $115 $100 / $115 $100 / $115 $75 / $86

Doug Haight (Mon.) Irving Lee (Sat.)

Students develop confidence, coordination, and balance and learn how to defeat a larger and stronger attacker by using that persons own energy and strength against them. Program teaches practical self-defense (not fighting) through fun games, friendly competition, and discipline, as well as escaping, grappling, and throwing techniques.

Location: Community Center, Kindergym No class 10/12, 11/9, 11/11, 11/30 Beginning/Intermediate (7–12 years) Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15291 15288 15465 15290

Sep 7–Oct 19 Sep 9–Oct 21 Oct 26–Dec 14 Oct 28–Dec 16

Sa M Sa M

9:15 am–10:15 am 6:00 pm–7:00 pm 9:15 am–10:15 am 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

Pick up your baby and dance! We’ll learn the Charleston, the Tango, and the Cha-Cha all while helping your baby to develop vital, brain-building learning skills from head-to-toe. Voted Best Music Class 2012! A $35 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. This is an adult-participation class. Only registered siblings, please.

Location: Community Center, Room 6 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15063

Sep 17–Nov 5

Tu

9:15 am–10:00am

$144 / $166

Kindermusik: Wiggle & Grow with Siblings (1M–3Y)

As you play instruments, sing, move and explore together, your family will uncover an engaging musical world while building your children’s confidence, self-control, and communication skills. This semester we’ll chug-a-lug, beep-beep, and swish our oars in Go, Go, Go!, imitate our favorite furry friends in Pet Parade, and celebrate what makes your children great in Marvelous Me! Voted Best Music Class 2012! A $33 supply fee per family is payable to the instructor at the first class. Babies 10 months and younger attend free with an enrolled sibling. This is an adult-participation class.

Location: Community Center, Room 6 No class 11/26

Youth/Teen

Ages 7–18Y

Miss Lindsay Kindermusik & Friends

Kindermusik: Village for Babies–Do-Si-Do (1–17M)

$60 / $69 $70 / $80 $60 / $69 $70 / $80

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15065

Sep 17–Dec 10 Tu

10:15 am–11:00 am

$216 / $248

Piano Ages 4–5Y

Colleen Henry

Piano Prep for Young Children

Movement, games, listening and other fun activities to introduce foundational musical concepts and basic keyboard geography as preparation for instrumental lessons.

Location: Community Center, Room 9 AB Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15308

Sep 16–Nov 4

M

10:00 am–10:45 am

$200 / $230

Teens (12–18 years) Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15292 15466

Sep 7–Oct 19 Sa Oct 26–Dec 14 Sa

10:15 am–11:15 am 10:15 am–11:15 am

$60 / $69 $60 / $69

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Register Online:

www.cityoforinda.org

Musical Theater Youth/Teen

Ages 4–14Y

Kids ’N Dance

Children of all abilities are proud to be a part of our polished mini-productions of musicals that are fun, challenging, and engaging. Cast members learn to develop character, vocal technique, presentation, and dance skills. The Orinda Little Theater (4–8 year olds) sing, dance and perform a short play.

The Youth Theater presents plays lasting about 40 minutes with about 4-6 songs and the cast for 8–14 year olds present plays lasting about 1.5 hours with 10–12 songs. Participants are expected to independently study their lines, songs, and blocking (as scheduled) and to attend all rehearsals. In addition, parents support the quality of our productions by committing a required six hours of time (for a $60 fee you may opt out of doing the work and Kids ’N Dance will hire someone to take your place).

Most costumes are supplied, but parents are required to provide the basics. Please have child prepare a song for the first day of class (except for Orinda Little Theater). Children do not have to know how to read for the Orinda Little Theater shows. Please read refund policy carefully, but absolutely no refunds or credits are issued once this program begins. Additional charge for show tickets. Show days and times are subject to change.

Mary Poppins (Ages 4–8y)

Children will work on an abbreviated version of the musical to perform on stage. Children will learn dances, projection techniques, stage directions, performance skills. Children do not have to know how to read. They will perform on stage!

Location: Library, Garden Room No class 11/11, 11/25, 11/28 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14814 Sep 9–Dec 2 M 3:40 pm–4:30 pm $195 / $224 Dress rehearsal is 12/2, 3:30–5:00 pm. Show is 12/7 at 10:30 am.

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14815 Sep 12–Nov 21 Th 3:45 pm–4:30 pm $195 / $224 Dress rehearsal is 12/5, 3:30–4:30 pm. Show is 12/7 at 12:15 pm.

Mary Poppins (Ages 6–10y)

Self-esteem skyrockets as members learn to develop character, vocal technique, presentation, and dance skills. Play lasts approx. 40 min and has about 4–6 songs. Participants are expected to independently study their lines, songs, and blocking and to attend all rehearsals.

Self-esteem skyrockets as members learn to develop character, vocal technique, presentation, and dance skills. Play lasts approx. 1.5 hours and has about 10–12 songs. Participants are expected to independently study their lines, songs, and blocking and to attend all rehearsals.

Location: Library, Garden Room No class 11/11, 11/25 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14817 Sep 9–Dec 2 M 4:45 pm–6:00 pm $250 / $288 Dress rehearsal is TBA, 5:30–7:30 pm. Show is 12/7 at 5:00 pm.

Science Mad Science Camps Ages 4–11Y

Mad Science of Mt. Diablo

My First Lab (Ages 4–6y)

Become a junior Mad Scientist! This camp is a great introduction to science. Preschoolers explore their sense of sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. Children use a magnifying glass to discover the world of creepy crawly creatures. Explore the science of the sea and the fascinating creatures that live there.

Campers become paleontologists by searching for fossils and participating in a mini-dinosaur dig. Finally, take an exciting mission with Mad Science to explore the planets, moons and stars. Take-home projects included each day.

Location: Community Center, Room 5 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15160 15556

Nov 25–27 M–W Jan 2–3 Th–F

9:00 am–12:00 pm 9:00 am–12:00 pm

$130 / $150 $88 / $101

Future Geniuses (Ages 4–6y)

Inspire young minds with this hands-on science program! Use the scientific method to uncover the mysteries of motion and energy. We experiment with everything from color to structures, and music to space! Each day includes a related take-home project for the young geniuses. Come have fun in this interactive and engaging class.

Location: Community Center, Room 5 No class 12/25 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15156

Dec 23–24 M/Tu

9:00 am–12:00 pm

Youth Classes | Musical Theater, Science

Musical Theater

Grease (Ages 8–14y)

$88 / $101

Location: Library, Garden Room No class 11/28 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14816 Sep 12–Nov 21 Th 4:40 pm–5:45 pm $250 / $288 Dress rehearsal is 12/5, 4:40–6:40 pm. Show is 12/7 at 2:15 pm.

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Registration Information: (925) 254-2445

Youth

Secret Agent Camp (Ages 6–11y)

Journey into the world of detection, spy science, and forensics.

Examine the science behind the spy tools made famous by the world’s greatest spies, using the science of cryptology to send and decode secret messages, seeing what can’t be seen by the naked eye, following in Sherlock’s steps learning what tracks can tell us, and more! Join the Mad Science Bureau of Investigation to help foil a burglary using state-of-the-art security techniques!

Location: Community Center, Room 6 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15166

Nov 25–27

M–W

9:00 am–12:00 pm

$130 / $150

Inventor’s Academy (Ages 6–11y)

Each day campers are given a series of challenges they must overcome using basic materials, simple machines, tips from world famous inventors and the most important thing of all— their minds. The camp involves a team-based approach to solving problems and will include projects like building your own light saber, rocket launcher and more. Discover and create!

Location: Community Center, Room 10 No class 12/25 Dec 23–24 Jan 2–3

M/Tu Th/F

9:00 am–12:00 pm 9:00 am–12:00 pm

$88 / $101 $88 / $101

Mad Science Classes

Youth Classes | Science

Ages 4–6Y

Ages 5–12Y

Play-Well Teknologies

Design a mighty metropolis, enter the world of Jedi engineering, and build and race a locomotive faster than a speeding worm drive. Includes instruction, design, challenges, and competitions with LEGO® Technic and System components. This is an opportunity to build that great LEGO® project with guidance and assistance from our qualified staff. These are fun, challenging, hand-on, and minds-on camps suitable for LEGO® novices to ‘maniacs.’ These camps are not affiliated with the LEGO® Group.

Pre-Engineering with LEGO® (ages 5–7y)

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15170 15557

Play-Well: Lego® Camps

Mad Science of Mt. Diablo

Have your child become a Play-Well Engineer! Build cities, bridges, motorized cars and planes. With access to more than 100,000 LEGO® pieces, students build what they have only dreamed of with the support of an experienced Play-Well Engineering instructor.

Location: Community Center, Room 9 AB

Far Out Science

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Science is all around us in our daily lives, sometimes when we least expect it. Explore how science is connected to art, to being a detective, and science in the movies. We will investigate optical illusions and dry ice. Take home a Mad Science yo-yo, a cartoon creating kit, a periscope, and sidewalk chalk. Topics: dry ice, science of toys, science of art, optical illusions and movie effects.

15484

Location: Community Center, Room 3

Location: Community Center, Room 9 AB

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15461 15463

Sep 4–Oct 9 W Oct 17–Nov 21 Th

4:00 pm–4:45 pm 4:00 pm–4:45 pm

$130 / $150 $130 / $150

Creatures of the Earth

Uncover what human and animal bodies have in common and explore the chemistry that happens in your kitchen with a Digestor Inspector. Watch a marshmallow burn its calories before your eyes and take home a pedometer to measure your steps to health! Dive into our dissection of the ocean and sea life by making a model ocean. Learn about animals, including: animal tracks and sounds, unique adaptations, camouflage, and how to take a cast of a track. Learn about the difference between insects and bugs, view the world like an insect, and discover insect defenses! Specific topics: animals, bugs, life in the sea, mission nutrition and kitchen chemistry.

Location: Community Center, Room 3 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15462 15464

Sep 5–Oct 10 Th Oct 16–Nov 20 W

4:00 pm–4:45 pm 4:00 pm–4:45 pm

$130 / $150 $130 / $150

Nov 25–27

M–W 9:00 am–12:00 pm

$158 / $182

Engineering Challenge with LEGO® (Ages 8–12y)

Learn to build a variety of challenging projects such as elevators, gondolas, and skid steering vehicles. Then use what you have learned to achieve the impossible!

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15485

Nov 25–27

M–W 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

$158 / $182

Jedi Engineering with LEGO® (ages 5–8y)

Explore worlds far, far away and engineering principles right in front of them. Defeat the Empire by designing and refining X-Wings, R2-units, and settlements on far-flung edges of the galaxy. Imagination and engineering combine to create motorized and architectural projects such as energy catapults, shield generators, and defense turrents.

Location: Community Center, Room 9 AB Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15488 15554

Dec 23–24 Jan 2–3

M/Tu 9:00 am–12:00 pm Th/F 9:00 am–12:00 pm

$125 / $144 $125 / $144

Jedi Master Engineering with LEGO® (ages 8–12y) Location: Community Center, Room 9 AB Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15489

Jan 2–3

Th/F 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

$125 / $144

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Register Online:

www.cityoforinda.org

Sports

Basketball: Tots Ages 3–5Y

Ages 3–5Y

Skyhawks Staff

This program was designed to give children a positive first step into baseball. Participants learn balance, body movement, hand/eye coordination, and skill development through a series of sports-specific games tailored to their attention spans. Our trained staff and progressive curriculum allows kids to develop at their own pace in a fun and safe environment with lots of encouragement.

Tot Baseball Location: Community Center Park No class 11/9, 11/11, 11/25–30 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15014 15022 15024 15021 15023 15025

Sep 4–Oct 16 Sep 5–Oct 17 Sep 7–Oct 19 Nov 5–Dec 18 Nov 6–Dec 19 Nov 2–Dec 21

W Th Sa Tu W Sa

11:00 am–11:45 am 4:00 pm–4:45 pm 11:00 am–11:45 am 11:00 am–11:45 am 4:00 pm–4:45 pm 11:00 am–11:45 am

$84 / $97 $84 / $97 $84 / $97 $74 / $85 $74 / $85 $74 / $85

Basketball Ages 6–12Y

Skyhawks Staff

Basketball

Location: Community Center, Room 9 AB No class 11/9, 11/11, 11/25–30 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14964 14966 14957 14963 14965 14967

Sep 3–Oct 15 Sep 7–Oct 19 Sep 9–Oct 14 Oct 28–Dec 16 Oct 29–Dec 17 Nov 2–Dec 21

Tu Sa M M Tu Sa

4:00 pm–4:45 pm 10:00 am–10:45 am 11:00 am–11:45 am 11:00 am–11:45 am 4:00 pm–4:45 pm 10:00 am–10:45 am

$84 / $97 $84 / $97 $72 / $83 $72 / $83 $84 / $97 $72 / $83

Flag Football Ages 6–12Y

Skyhawks Staff

Flag football is a great way to introduce campers to a sport rich in tradition. Players learn catching, passing, and de-flagging. Join this active and fun camp. flag football

The ball will be dropping early with Skyhawks Basketball Camp!

This fun, skill-intensive program is designed for beginning to intermediate players. An active week of passing, shooting, dribbling, rebounding and defense makes this one of our most popular programs. All participants receive a t-shirt. The participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 10:1.

Kick off your Thanksgiving break with four fun-filled days of flag football. Flag football is a fun and safe introduction to America’s Game. Participants learn the fundamentals of passing, rushing, receiving and defense along with the rules, strategy and play-calls of the game. The week ends with the Turkey Bowl, giving participants a chance to showcase their skills on the gridiron! All participants receive a t-shirt.

Location: Wagner Ranch, Gym–Half A (North)

Location: Wagner Ranch, Wagner Ranch Field

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15047 15051

15034

Dec 23–24 Jan 2–Jan 3

M/Tu 9:00 am–12:00 pm Th/F 9:00 am–12:00 pm

$70 / $81 $70 / $81

basketball with Multi-Sports Connection

Nov 25–27

M–W

9:00 am–12:00 pm

$105 / $121

flag football with multi-Sports Connection

This one-of-a-kind action packed camp combines basketball with your favorite games from the playground. From 9:00 am–12:00 pm, campers wll learn the essential skills, rules and strategies of basketball. After lunch the camp transforms into the ultimate multi-sport camp with three hours of kickball, dodgeball and capture the flag. All participants receive a t-shirt.

This one-of-a-kind action-packed camp combines America’s Game with your favorite games from the playground. From 9:00 am–12:00 pm, campers will learn the essential skills, rules and strategies of flag football. After lunch, the camp transforms into the ultimate multi-sport camp with three hours of kickball, dodgeball and capture the flag. All participants receive a t-shirt.

Location: Wagner Ranch, Gym–Half B (South)

Location: Wagner Ranch, Wagner Ranch Field

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15052

15035

Jan 2–Jan 3

Th/F 9:00 am–4:00 pm

$112 / $129

Nov 25–27

M–W

9:00 am–4:00 pm

Youth Classes | Sports

Baseball: Tots

Skyhawks Staff

This program was designed to give children a positive first step into basketball. Participants learn balance, body movement, hand/eye coordination, and skill development through a series of sports-specific games tailored to their attention spans. Our trained staff and progressive curriculum allows kids to develop at their own pace in a fun and safe environment with lots of encouragement.

$187 / $215

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Registration Information: (925) 254-2445

Youth

Soccer: Tots

Tennis

Ages 3–5Y

Skyhawks Staff

Tot soccer introduces 3–5 year olds to basic soccer instruction for boys and girls. Young players develop ball handling skills and soccer fundamentals. Classes take place at the Orinda Community Center Park and most classes are moved indoors in the case of rain.

Location: Community Center Park No Class 11/9, 11/11, 11/25–30 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15002 15004 15006 15008 15009 15010 14969 15001 15003 15011 15012 15013 15005 15007

Sep 3–Oct 15 Sep 4–Oct 16 Sep 5–Oct 17 Sep 7–Oct 19 Sep 7–Oct 19 Sep 7–Oct 19 Sep 9–Oct 14 Oct 28–Dec 16 Oct 29–Dec 17 Nov 2–Dec 21 Nov 2–Dec 21 Nov 2–Dec 21 Nov 6–Dec 18 Nov 7–Dec 19

Tu W Th Sa Sa Sa M M Tu Sa Sa Sa W Th

3:00 pm–3:45 pm 10:00 am–10:45 am 3:00 pm–3:45 pm 9:00 am–9:45 am 10:00 am–10:45 am 11:00 am–11:45 am 10:00 am–10:45 am 10:00 am–10:45 am 3:00 pm–3:45 pm 9:00 am–9:45 am 10:00 am–10:45 am 11:00 am–11:45 am 10:00 am–10:45 am 3:00 pm–3:45 pm

$84 / $97 $84 / $97 $84 / $97 $84 / $97 $84 / $97 $84 / $97 $72 / $83 $72 / $83 $84 / $97 $72 / $83 $72 / $83 $72 / $83 $74 / $85 $74 / $85

Multi-Sports: Skyhawks Camps Ages 4–12Y

Skyhawks Staff

Youth Classes | Sports

Mini-Hawks: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer (4–6y)

This multi-sport program was developed to give children a positive first step into athletics. Baseball, basketball and soccer are taught in a safe, structured environment filled with encouragement and fun. Through games and activities, campers explore balance, hand/eye coordination, and skill development at their own pace. All participants receive a t-shirt. The participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 8:1.

Ages 5–15Y Our outstanding tennis coaching staff introduce the game of tennis to children in a fun and encouraging environment. We teach eye-hand coordination, foot work, and basic strokes while emphasizing having fun. More advanced skills and techniques are covered for older and more advanced students. In case of rain, classes are rescheduled or participants may make-up in other classes. Small class sizes! Additional $10 material (ball) fee payable to instructor at first class.

Location: Community Center Park, Tennis Court 1 No class 11/11, 11/25, 11/27, 11/28, 11/30 Instructor: John Fogli (Ages 5–7) Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15253

Sep 9–Dec 2

M

4:00 pm–4:40 pm

$228 / $262

Instructor: John Fogli (Ages 6–8) Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15254

Sep 9–Dec 2

M

4:45 pm–5:25 pm

$228 / $262

Instructor: John Fogli (Ages 9–14) Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15255

Sep 9–Dec 2

M

5:30 pm–6:10 pm

$228 / $262

Instructor: Ron Noon (Ages 4–7Y) Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15258 15259 15261 15263 15264 15266

Sep 19–Oct 24 Sep 19–Oct 24 Sep 21–Oct 26 Oct 31–Dec 12 Oct 31–Dec 12 Nov 2–Dec 14

Th Th Sa Th Th Sa

2:30 pm–3:10 pm 3:15 pm–3:55 pm 10:00 am–10:40 am 2:30 pm–3:10 pm 3:15 pm–3:55 pm 10:00 am–10:40 am

$114 / $131 $114 / $131 $114 / $131 $114 / $131 $114 / $131 $114 / $131

Instructor: Ron Noon (Ages 8–13Y) Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15260 15262 15265 15267

Sep 19–Oct 24 Sep 21–Oct 26 Oct 31–Dec 12 Nov 2–Dec 14

Th Sa Th Sa

4:00 pm–4:50 pm 10:45 am–11:25 am 4:00 pm–4:50 pm 10:45 am–11:25 am

$120 / $138 $114 / $131 $120 / $138 $114 / $131

Location: Wagner Ranch, Gym Barcode Dates Day Time

15036 15037 15038

Nov 25–27 Dec 23–24 Jan 2–Jan 3

Res/Non

M–W 9:00 am–12:00 pm M/Tu 9:00 am–12:00 pm Th/F 9:00 am–12:00 pm

$105 / $120 $70 / $81 $70 / $81

Skyhawks has taken your favorite games from the playground and combined them into an action-packed camp! Each day your young athlete will play variations of kickball, dodgeball and capture the flag. Participants will learn sportsmanship, teamwork and strategy in addition to the rules of the game. Bring your friends or come make new ones. The participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 14:1. All participants receive a t-shirt.

Location: Wagner Ranch, Wagner Ranch Field Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Nov 25–27 Jan 2–Jan 3

Instructor: John Fogli (Ages 6–10) Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15256

Half-Day (7–12y)

15042 15046

Location: Community Center Park, Tennis Court 2 No class 11/27

M–W Th/F

1:00 pm–4:00 pm 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

Sep 11–Dec 4

W

4:40 pm–5:20 pm

$228 / $262

Instructor: John Fogli (Ages 10–15) Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15257

Sep 11–Dec 4

W

5:25 pm–6:15 pm

$228 / $262

Tennis: Private 5 1/2-hr lessons

All Ages

Alan Weissbaum & Anna Foo

Location: Community Center Park, Tennis Court 1 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15172

May 7–Jun 4

Tu

12:00 pm–12:30 pm

$160

$105 / $120 $73 / $84

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Call (925) 254-2445 to arrange lesson details.

Location: Community Center Park, Tennis Courts Rates (1 person) ½ hour: $40(Res) / $44 (Non) Register Online:

www.cityoforinda.org

Early Registration Period

By registering during the early registration period you are ensured that your child will be placed on a team with your preferred coach and/or at least one of your requested friends.

After the registration deadline, players will be placed on teams based on age to ensure teams are equally matched. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that your coach/friend/school request can be accommodated after this deadline.

Basketball: Youth Developmental League Ages 4–6Y Beginning basketball players are introduced to the fundamentals of the game in a team environment. In order to develop children’s skills and get them used to a game setting, drill work is followed by basic team scrimmages each week. Seven weeks total. Each player receives a OYA Basketball T-Shirt.

Location: Wagner Community Gymnasium No games on 1/18, 2/15 Early Registration Fee (received by 11/8): $135 (Res) / $156 (Non) Registration Fee (received after 11/8): $160 (Res) / $184 (Non) Grade

Barcode Dates Day Time

K (Boys) 15443 Grade 1 (Boys) 15444 K–1 (Girls) 15445

Jan 11–Mar 8 Jan 11–Mar 8 Jan 11–Mar 8

Sa 9:00 am–10:00 am Sa 10:15 am–11:15 am Sa 11:30 am–12:30 pm

Volunteer OYA Coaches Needed We need your help and invite you to be a part of your child’s experience by becoming a head or assistant coach. Watch the children develop sportsmanship, improve their skills, make new friends, and have fun. Coaches also receive priority on roster requests. All coaches are required to have a LiveScan (fingerprinting) done. If interested in coaching, please indicate on your child’s registration form or online when registering, call (925)253-4204, or email tfaulk@cityoforinda.org.

Orinda Youth Flag Football Ages 6–8Y

Location: Wilder Field 1 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14517 Sept 15–Nov 3 Su 1.5 hours between

2:00 pm–5:00 pm

Water Polo: Introduction

Basketball: Youth

Ages 5–14Y

Ages 7–11Y Welcome to the Orinda Youth Basketball League. This is a recreational league where players are placed on teams based on age, and everyone plays at least half of every game. Here players learn the fundamentals of basketball in a fun, fast paced, team-oriented, and positive environment. Teams have one practice and one game per week for eight weeks. Divisions: 2/3 Grade Boys, 2/3 Grade Girls, 4/5 Boys, 4/5 Girls.

Practices: 1 hour at Del Rey or Glorietta on Mondays and Tuesdays between 5:00 pm–8:00 pm.

Games: 1 hour at Del Rey and Glorietta on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 5:00 pm–8:00 pm.

Skyhawks Staff

Flag Football is an exciting, fun-filled, high-scoring game of 5-on-5 football. The league is non-competitive with emphasis on individual skill development, teamwork, character building and most importantly fun. The league is co-ed and the 5-on-5 style of play evens the playing field for all skill levels and genders, creating an opportunity for all players to excel. This style of flag football is fast paced and exciting both to play and watch.

All sessions are on Sunday. The first two weeks is spent on skill development and the next six weeks include 45 minutes of practice, followed by a 45-minute game.

$140 / $161

Youth/Teen

Noel Murphy & Staff

The Orinda Youth Water Polo Program, in conjunction with Noel Murphy Water Polo, teaches the fundamentals of water polo and focuses on skill development with the emphasis on having fun and teamwork. Program Director & Head Coach, Noel Murphy, has many years of experience coaching and playing water polo. He played on one of Cal’s NCAA Water Polo Championship teams. Selected and former players of local clubs and high school teams also teach and coach.

Location: Miramonte Pool Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14516

Sept 8–Oct 13 Su

5:00 pm–6:00 pm

$140 / $161

Youth Classes | OYA Sports Leagues

Orinda Youth Association (OYA) League

Early Registration Fee (received before 11/8): $155(Res)/$178 (Non) Registration Fee (after 11/8): $180 (Res)/$207 (Non)

*Players can wear their jersey from last season or purchase one online under youth leagues or at the Orinda Community Center. Price for reversible jersey: $20 Grade

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Grade 2/3 (Boys) Grade 4/5 (Boys) Grade 2/3 (Girls) Grade 4/5 (Girls)

15446 15447 15448 15449

Jan 15–Mar 7 Jan 15–Mar 7 Jan 16–Mar 8 Jan 16–Mar 8

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Youth

Youth & Teen Activities Friday Night Out-Teens

Open Gym Basketball for Teens

Youth/Teen

Ages 10–15Y Teens need a night out too! Come join the fun and participate in activities such as dodgeball and glow in the dark capture the flag.

Snacks and good times for all in a fun and safe environment.

Come with friends or make new ones.

Capture the Flag

Experience a good old fashioned game of capture the flag like never before. Participants work in teams to retrieve the opposition’s flag and bring it back to their base. Each player is equipped with a flag belt. Other fun team-building games are played as well.

Location: Community Center Park Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15451

Oct 4

F

6:00 pm–7:30 pm

$10 / $11

Teen Movie Night: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Youth Classes | Youth & Teen Activities

Youth/Teen

Ages 11–14Y

Come out and enjoy a night filled with action, laughs, drama, and adventure. Hosted by OTAC and supported by Orinda Parks and Recreation and the City of Orinda, the movie night provides local youth an opportunity to interact with new people and friends in a fun and safe environment. This year we will be showing the first installment of the Harry Potter Franchise: The Sorcerer’s Stone—come see how it all began. Feel free to dress up as your favorite Harry Potter character. Doors open at 6:30 pm, the movie begins at 7:00 pm, ends around 9:40 pm. Food and drink will be sold before the movie and during intermission.

Tickets will also be sold at the door for $5.

Come and play basketball during open gym to improve your game, gain experience, test your skills against similar competition, get some exercise, meet new people or to just have fun. Teams are randomly created by staff depending on the number of participants. Then players participate in games of 10 minutes and winner stays on the court.

Grades 6–8

Gym is split into two courts, with one dedicated to recreational players and one for competitive players.

Location: Wagner Ranch, Gym No open gym on 10/6 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15482

Sep 15–Oct 20 Su

3:45 pm–4:45 pm

$5 / $6

High School

During the high school drop-in times, one court is dedicated to recreational players and one court is for competitive players.

Teams are randomly created by staff depending on the number of participants.

Location: Wagner Ranch, Gym No open gym 10/6 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15483

Sep 15–Oct 20 Su

7:15 pm–9:00 pm

$5 / $6

Location: Library, Auditorium Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15453

Nov 15

F

6:30 pm–9:00 pm

$3 / $4

Dodgeball

Duck, dive, dip and dodge—come play the original playground game! Over five different varieties of dodgeball will be played.

Soft dodgeballs are used.

Location: Orinda Intermediate School (OIS), Isola Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15452

Dec 6

F

7:00 pm–8:30 pm

$10 / $11

24

Youth

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Art Classes

Oil Painting at Regional Sites, Outdoor Landscapes Ages 18Y and up

Figure Painting & Drawing Ages 18Y and up

Hilary Mills Lambert

This popular long-running workshop provides an opportunity to draw and paint models in a relaxed self-paced environment.

Working directly from a posed model enhances the artist’s drawing and painting skills as well as developing a sense of pictorial composition, style, use of various mediums, etc. Length of poses varies from 20 minutes to one pose each session. Hilary Lambert, MFA, is continuing in the Norman Nicholson tradition.

Location: Community Center, Room 10 No class 11/26 Sep 24–Dec 17 Tu

9:00 am–12:00 pm

15338

Sep 18–Dec 11 W

10:30 am–1:30 pm

$200 / $230

$182 / $208

NEW! Portrait Painting Workshop

NEW! Garden Mosaics Workshop Ages 18Y and up

Location: Community Center, Room 9 AB No class 11/27 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15349

Hilary Mills Lambert

Capture the scene of a beautiful Bay Area location. Travel within 10–50 miles of Orinda each week to paint and learn about color relationships found in the foreground, middle ground and background. The class focuses on massing shapes, values, edges and brushwork. Mediums include watercolor, acrylic, pastel and oil. Demonstrations and critiques will be supplemented by individual assistance. Participants travel on their own or carpool from the Orinda Community Center. All skills are welcome.

Ages 18Y and up Delaine Hackney

Learn to create an exterior mosaic that will last for many decades. Lecture and demonstration covers use of tools, materials and technique. Participants may choose to make a stepping-stone, house number plaque or flowerpot. $30 materials fee includes choice of substrate along with a plethora of colorful ceramic, glass and found objects. Students may bring in any personal tiles, broken plates, beads, trinkets etc. to supplement. Class is taught in a fun and casual environment.

Location: Community Center, Room 3

Lana Rak

This skill-building class concentrates on covering the basic principles of oil portrait painting. We cover how to start the painting, proportions of the head, flesh tone color mixing and the pros and cons of working from photographs. We use a professional live model to work from. Materials list available upon registration.

Location: Community Center, Room 10 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15497 15498

Sep 26 Oct 24

Th Th

12:30 pm–3:30 pm 12:30 pm–3:30 pm

$55 / $63 $55 / $63

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Sep 11 Oct 5 Nov 13 Dec 7

W Sa W Sa

11:00 am–4:00 pm 10:00 am–3:00 pm 11:00 am–4:00 pm 10:00 am–3:00 pm

$120 / $138 $120 / $138 $120 / $138 $120 / $138

Life Drawing, Live Model Ages 18Y and up

Marilyn Hajjar

Join the talented group of experienced figurative artists who are beyond basic drawing skills. Class emphasizes personal style in a friendly, comfortable studio setting. Work is critiqued individually during the class. Professional live models vary poses. Any dry medium or water-soluble paints may be used.

Professional model fee included.

Location: Community Center, Room 10 No class 11/11 Sep 16–Oct 21 M Oct 28–Dec 9 M

7:30 pm–9:30 pm 7:30 pm–9:30 pm

Ages 18Y and up

Susan McAllister

Watercolor I (Beginning–Intermediate)

Join this class to learn and practice the basic washes, brush strokes, and color-mixing techniques essential to creating successful watercolor paintings. Students engage in a sequence of painting projects designed to enhance their ability to explore and enjoy using the exciting and challenging medium of watercolor. Instructor and group feedback will be incorporated into each class. Additional $25 material/supply fee payable to instructor at first class meeting for basic watercolor supplies.

Location: Community Center, Room 10 No class 11/11, 11/25 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15351 15353

Watercolor

adult Classes | Art

15436 15438 15437 15439

$150 / $172 $150 / $172

14869 14870 14871 14872

Sep 9–Oct 21 Sep 9–Oct 21 Oct 28–Dec 16 Oct 28–Dec 16

M M M M

10:00 am–12:00 pm 7:00 pm–9:00 pm 10:00 am–12:00 pm 7:00 pm–9:00 pm

$91 / $103 $91 / $103 $78 / $90 $78 / $90

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Adult

Watercolor II (Intermediate–Advanced)

This class is designed for students with some experience and a good understanding of such watercolor techniques as basic washes, glazing, brush handling, and color mixing. Group practice, teacher demonstrations and individualized instruction will focus on the challenges of incorporating clouds, water, foliage, architectural elements and people into strong, fresh compositions. Ample visual prompts provided. Students are also encouraged to work on their own projects with direction and assistance from the instructor. Critique time and engaged participation is important in this class. Additional $25 material/ supply fee payable to instructor at first class meeting for basic watercolor supplies for those without supplies. Suggested material list provided on request.

Location: Community Center, Room 10 No class 11/11, 11/25

NEW! Capturing Realistic Glass Textures Ages 18Y and up

Wendy Yoshimura

Many otherwise accomplished watercolor artists are intimidated by the challenge of rendering glass surfaces realistically. In this workshop you will learn techniques for capturing that subtle interplay of light, shape, and color. The elegant vase or crystal glassware in your next composition will dazzle the viewer.

Location: Community Center, Room 10 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15435

Sep 20

F

10:00 am–3:00 pm

$80 / $92

Arts & Crafts

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Creative Flower Arrangement—Ikebana

14873 14874

Ages 18Y and up

Sep 9–Oct 21 M Oct 28–Dec 16 M

1:00 pm–3:00 pm 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

$91 / $103 $78 / $90

NEW! Plein Air Workshop

Celebrate the turning of the seasons with a plein air watercolor workshop! Held on the grounds of the Orinda Community Center, this one day intensive workshop offers participants a chance to choose, sketch and complete a series of outdoor vignettes in watercolor. Demonstrations cover basic techniques for painting clouds, skies, sculpture and foliage with ample time for individual practice as well as instructor consultation and feedback.

Bring watercolors, brushes, watercolor paper, and water containers or a $10 material/supply fee payable to the instructor.

Yayoi Soho Sakai

Learn and develop creative self-expression of beauty and harmony through flower arrangements using common and unusual flowers. Imaginative use of enhancing materials and containers adds to arrangements. Students make arrangements using materials brought to class. Individual assistance and demonstrations available during class time. Additional lab fee payable to instructor required at first class.

Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium No class 11/4, 11/11 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14865

Sep 9–Nov 25

M

1:00 pm–4:00 pm

$165 / $190

Location: Community Center, Room 10

Adult Classes | Art

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15432 15433

Sep 14 Oct 12

Sa Sa

10:00 am–1:00 pm 10:00 am–1:00 pm

$30 / $35 $30 / $35

NEW! Portrait Workshop

This one day specialty workshop covers techniques for painting lively watercolor portraits of faces. Topics include drawing individual facial features in full face, profile and 3/4 views, analyzing the effects of light and shadow on these faces and systematic methods for mixing a variety of skin tones using watercolors. Mirrors and reference pictures will be provided but participants can also bring photographs of their own choosing to use. Bring watercolors, brushes and watercolor paper or a $10 material/supply fee payable to the instructor.

Location: Community Center, Room 10 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15434

Nov 16

Sa

10:00 am–1:00 pm

$30 / $35

26

Adult

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www.cityoforinda.org

Bridge

Diamond Plus Series: Supervised Play

Beginning through advanced level classes. Carol Griffin is an accredited ACBL ‘Star’ and an ABTA ‘Master’ teacher. Carol is a Silver Life Master player who loves the game and teaching.

Michael Gosnell is an ACBL accredited Director and a Gold Life Master, having earned over 2600 masterpoints.

The Diamond Series is the ACBL Intermediate course focusing on the play of the hand. The main objective is to develop a plan by declarer, including the counting of winners or losers, developing tricks, finessing, eliminating losers, managing the trump suit, and considering entries. There are four pre-dealt hands to play each session. Textbook is available from instructor for $20.

Ages 18Y and up

Material Fees: Textbook or workbook available from instructor at first class meeting. Fees payable directly to instructor. Fees listed are approximate. Beginning and Diamond ($20) Doubles ($12) and Rusty ($10).

Beginner Bridge: Club Series Michael Gosnell

The Club Series is an official ACBL Bridge course on the basics of bidding and play. This course includes hand evaluation, opening 1NT, opening suit bids and responses, rebids by opener and responder, overcalls, takeout doubles and responses, and basic play concepts. Each class includes hands-on practice in bidding and play. Workbook for approx. $12 is available from instructor.

Location: Community Center, Room 7 No class 11/26 Oct 29–Dec 17 Tu

6:30 pm–8:30 pm

$84 / $96

15103

Sep 24–Nov 19 Tu

10:00 am–12:00 pm

$108 / $124

Signals & Discards Ages 18Y and up

Carol Griffin

Intermediate–Advanced. This course demonstrates three kinds of signals (attitude, count, and suit preference) and when each one is used by the defense. Several methods of discards are discussed. Each class consists of a lecture and supervised play with pre-dealt hands.

Location: Community Center, Room 7 15101

Dec 4–Dec 18 W

10:00 am–12:00 pm

Carol Griffin

This class is useful for rusty players to update their game or for those who have had the beginner bridge class. The series begins with a complete review of bidding. Depending on the length of the class there will be an introduction to pre-emptive, slam bidding, the Stayman convention, and Opening leads against NT versus suit contacts. There will be 4–8 hands to play each class!

Workbook for approx. $10 is available from instructor.

$36 / $41

End Plays Ages 18Y and up

Rusty Bridge: Club Plus, Part 1 Ages 18Y and up

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Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15105

Location: Community Center, Room 7

Carol Griffin

Learn the techniques involved in using an End Play. An End Play is throwing an opponent in at a particular time when s/he is forced to give only a favorable return; such as giving declarer a sluff and a rough or the opportunity to receive a free finesse.

Location: Community Center, Room 8 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15097

Dec 4–Dec 18 W

1:00 pm–3:00 pm

$36 / $41

SLAM Bidding

Location: Community Center, Room 7 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Ages 18Y and up

15098

Experienced Players/Intermediate–Advanced. Learn the various ways of Slam Bidding, including Conventions, Cue Bids, and Roman Keycard Blackwood (including quantitative bidding).

Class includes how to get to makeable slams and how to get to slams in less than 32 points. There are pre-dealt hands to play each session.

Sep 25–Nov 20 W

1:00 pm–3:00 pm

$108 / $124

Diamond Series: Play of the Hand Ages 18Y and up

Carol Griffin

Intermediate. The Diamond Series is the ACBL Intermediate course focusing on the play of the hand. The main objective is to develop a plan by declarer, including the counting of winners or losers, developing tricks, finessing, eliminating losers, managing the trump suit, and considering entries. There are four pre-dealt hands to play each session. Textbook is available from instructor for $20.

Location: Community Center, Room 7 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15102

Sep 26–Oct 17 Th

Drop-in Bridge

Location: Community Center, Room 7

Carol Griffin

1:00 pm–3:00 pm

$48 / $55

More Bridge classes on next page

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Thursdays, 10:00 am–12:00 pm

15096 15104

Just shuffle and play in a friendly atmosphere.

Carol Griffin is available for advice whenever you need her.

No partner is necessary. $10 fee.

No games 11/28, 12/26

Sep 25–Nov 20 W Sep 25–Nov 20 W

10:00 am–12:00 pm 7:00 pm–9:00 pm

$108 / $124 $108 / $124

Adult Classes | Bridge

Ages 18Y and up

Carol Griffin

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Adult

Cue Bidding Workshop Ages 18Y and up

Carol Griffin

Experienced Players/Intermediate–Advanced. This course focuses on the various uses of the Cue Bid. The cue bid has many meanings depending on the circumstances in which it is used. The most popular uses of the cue bids are: to show a limit raise or better in a competitive auction; to show a 2-suited hand as an overcall; to show 1st round control when interested in slams; to ask partner to bid NT if he/she has a stopper in the opponent’s suit. We cover as many possibilities as time permits along with hands to play demonstrating the lesson of the day.

Location: Community Center, Room 7 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15100

Oct 24–Nov 14 Th

1:00 pm–3:00 pm

$48 / $55

Doubles Ages 18Y and up

Carol Griffin

This course covers the use of the double bid. Depending on when it is used it has many meanings. The class covers take-out doubles and responses, balancing doubles and responses, negative doubles, and (if time permits) support doubles. We will briefly cover what one considers to make a penalty double.

Adult Classes | BRidge, Computer

Location: Community Center, Room 7

Computers Computer Classes Ages 18Y and up

Lynn Pesonen, EZ Computers

Unless otherwise noted in the description, bring your own laptop, or laptop is provided (two people per computer).

A take-home manual is provided. All classes are hands-on.

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Beginning Computer—Windows, Excel, Word

15099

You’ll learn how to navigate Windows beginning with the Start Menu, how to create spreadsheets using Excel and how to create documents using Word. Additional $30 lab fee payable to instructor at first class.

Dec 5–Dec 19 Th

1:00 pm–3:00 pm

$36 / $41

Newplicate: The Most Exciting Game of Bridge!

Ages 18Y and up

Carol Griffin

Experienced Players. Newplicate is for those that are new to “Duplicate.” In a Newplicate game all players eventually play the same hands. The winners are decided by how well the hands are played, or defended, and then given Master Points. This is an opportunity to improve bridge skills while earning Master Points in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere. Sessions start promptly at scheduled times.

• Make new friends • Welcoming cup of coffee • Offered year-round (except for holiday and special events) • ACBL Sanction Game* Carol Griffin Directing • Offered year-round (except holidays and special events) • No partner necessary • No MONSTERS allowed!

NEWPLICATE: 0–500 pts

Tuesdays, 12:30 pm–approx. 4:00 pm Game Starts Promptly: 1:00 pm Fees: $10 per Tuesday No games 12/24, 12/31

Location: Community Center, Room 5 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15211

Sep 11–25

W

10:00 am–12:00 pm

$125 / $144

Excel—Next Step

Have you been using Excel to its potential? Improve the way you use powerful tools to analyze and communicate your data by creating graphs, formatting cells, adjusting columns/rows and discover various printing options. Additional $20 lab fee payable to instructor at first class.

Location: Community Center, Room 5 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15212

Oct 9

W

10:00 am–12:00 pm

$45 / $51

PowerPoint

Learn to design and enhance your slide show presentations.

We’ll work with presentation designs, bulleted lists, inserting photos and clip-art, applying animation effects and how to run the presentation with ease. Additional $20 lab fee payable to instructor at first class.

Location: Community Center, Room 5 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15215

Oct 16

W

10:00 am–12:00 pm

$45 / $51

28

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www.cityoforinda.org

Publisher

Microsoft Outlook

Learn how to create holiday newsletters, invitations, fliers, cards and more. Work with a pre-designed template to modify the design and content. With the skills you learn you’ll create impressive publications. Additional $20 lab fee payable to instructor at first class.

Get organized using the Calendar—add, delete, track appointments and invite co-workers to meetings. Setup Reminders, manage the To-Do List, plus setup and manage an address book in the Contacts section. Additional $20 lab fee payable to instructor at first class.

Location: Community Center, Room 5

Location: Community Center, Room 4

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

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15216

15213

W

10:00 am–12:00 pm

$45 / $51

Microsoft Windows

Do you know where your files go when you save or download them? Take the mystery out by learning how to organize your files by creating folders, how to save your files in the appropriate folder, move and delete files, plus how to back files up externally.

Additional $20 lab fee payable to instructor at first class.

Location: Community Center, Room 5 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15214

Oct 30

W

10:00 am–12:00 pm

$45 / $51

Microsoft Word: Mail Merge

Accomplish your mailings quickly and easily using mail merge in easy steps. Create a customized name and address list and merge the list to print onto letters, labels, and envelopes so each is personalized. Additional $20 lab fee payable to instructor at first class.

Location: Community Center, Room 5 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15217

Nov 6

W

10:00 am–12:00 pm

$45 / $51

Digital Photo

You have photos you have taken with your digital camera, now what? Learn how to organize your photos and how to edit your pictures with PhotoShop Elements. The concepts you learn will allow you to enhance and preserve great photos. Additional $30 lab fee payable to instructor at first class.

Location: Community Center, Room 5 15209

Nov 13–20

W

10:00 am–12:00 pm

$85 / $98

Digital Photo & Shutterfly

Picture the possibilities of what you could do with your photos if you could capture them from your camera, organize them into folders and upload them onto Shutterfly.com for unlimited online storage, sharing and creating photo books and more.

Additional $20 lab fee payable to instructor at first class.

W

10:00 am–12:00 pm

$45 / $51

NEW! Lamorinda Lunch ’n Learn Ages 50Y and up

Ed Zeidan

Need to brush up on your computer skills? The Cities of Orinda & Lafayette and the Town of Moraga are partnering to offer a three-part technology series. Attend one class or all three! From the basic user to the advanced user—everyone will learn something new. Ed Zeidan, MBA, founder and CEO of Nerd 4 Rent, has been teaching computers to people of all ages for many years. Ed is patient, informative and willing to answer all of your questions. Lecture/Q&A begins at 10:30 am. Lunch served at 12:00 pm.

Facebook

Lunch and refreshments will be provided by The Stratford at Countrywood Senior Living and Memory Care, and Nightingale Nursing Services.

Location: Lafayette Community Center, 500 St. Mary’s Road, Lafayette Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15366

Sep 17

Tu

10:30 am–1:00 pm

$10 / $11

Skype

Lunch and refreshments will be provided by The Kensington Senior Living and Memory Care, and Senior Helpers Homecare.

Location: Orinda Community Center, Room 8 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15367

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Dec 11

Oct 15

Tu

10:30 am–1:00 pm

$10 / $11

iPad

Lunch and refreshments will be provided by Aegis of Moraga Senior Living and BrightStar Homecare.

Location: Moraga Hacienda de las Flores, 2100 Donald Drive, Moraga

Adult Classes | Computers

Oct 23

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15368

Nov 19

Tu

10:30 am–1:00 pm

$10 / $11

Location: Community Center, Room 5 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15210

Dec 4

W

10:00 am–12:00 pm

$45 / $51

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Adult

Cooking

NEW! Spice It Up Ages 18Y and up

NEW! Green for Life: Smoothies Ages 18Y and up Renee Simpson, RD

What’s all the talk about green smoothies? Learn the benefits, best blenders and best food combinations for making healthy green smoothies. Adding leafy greens to your smoothies provides your body with the best protein source for your kidneys, liver and muscles, as well as a sneaky way to get in an extra serving of fiber and fresh veggies. Fresh morning mango cocktail, afternoon cucumber mint refresher and cherry ice cream are a few treats waiting for you in this class. Materials fee of $10 is due to the instructor.

Location: Community Center, Kitchen Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15243 15244

Sep 19 Dec 7

Th Sa

6:00 pm–9:00 pm 10:00 am–1:00 pm

$60 / $69 $60 /$69

NEW! Juice for Life

Adult Classes | Cooking

Ages 18Y and up

Renee Simpson, RD

Fresh-made morning juice may soon replace your morning java­—it’s true. Juicer sales are up 71% from last year. As we learn more about the benefits of juicing, we consume more of the delicious fresh elixirs created in our own kitchens. From decreasing symptoms of eczema and indigestion to improved management of diabetes and weight loss—the benefits are endless. Fresh cucumbers, apples, lemons, carrots, pears, and grapes. They all have something wonderful to offer when combined properly. An apple a day really does do what you’ve always heard. Materials fee of $10 is due to the instructor.

Location: Community Center, Kitchen Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15245 15246

Oct 3 Oct 19

Th Sa

6:00 pm–9:00 pm 10:00 am–1:00 pm

$60 / $69 $60 / $69

Renee Simpson, RD

Forget what you think you know about soul food. In this session you learn how to make soul food dishes that are healthy and absolutely yummy. Collards, black eyed peas and sweet potatoes are all naturally health supportive. When seasoned and cooked the right way, they remain good for you, and you will never miss the fat. Materials fee of $10 is due to the instructor.

Location: Community Center, Kitchen Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15247 15248

Sep 26 Nov 9

Th Sa

Renee Simpson, RD

Location: Community Center, Kitchen Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15249 15250

Oct 10 Dec 14

Th Sa

6:00 pm–9:00 pm 10:00 am–1:00 pm

$60 / $69 $60 / $69

Cooking: Asian Ages 18Y and up

Chat Mingkwan

Sushi & Nigri

Learn the basics of preparing fresh sushi, make sushi rice for use in Nigiri (finger roll) and Nori Maki (seaweed hand roll).

Practice Japanese techniques of filling and wrapping by preparing a variety of sushi such as Ebi, Hamachi, Inari, Maguro, Unagi, Tobiko, and cucumber, spicy, California, and Philadelphia rolls. Bring a sharp pointed-tip chef’s knife, large cutting board, bamboo mat, linen hand towel, beverage, and to-go box.

Materials fee of $12 is due to the instructor.

Location: Community Center, Kitchen Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15218

Sep 9

M

6:30 pm–9:30 pm

$50 / $57

Vietnamese Cooking

Explore delicious and exotic Vietnamese food. Using recipes from his book Quick & Easy Vietnamese Cooking, Chat leads participants on a taste exploration. Learn simple techniques in preparing dishes such as fish in a clay pot, fresh spring rolls, lemon-grass chicken, mango and pumpkin pie, and shaking beef salad, sauces (nouc cham), and dressings. Use fresh herbs, such as mint (Rau Ram), basil (Rau Que), and cilantro (Ngo Gai).

Bring a sharp chef’s knife or cleaver, cutting board, hand towel and beverage. Materials fee of $12 is due to the instructor.

Location: Community Center, Kitchen Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

NEW! Soul Food Therapy Ages 18Y and up

Herbs and spice and everything nice. Turmeric, garlic, cayenne, fennel—not only are they delicious but they are healthy. Learn to identify, choose, and use these wonderful herbs, spices, and aromatics in cooking. The more you depend on these natural seasonings, the less you’ll need salt and the better your food will taste. Materials fee of $10 is due to the instructor.

6:00 pm–9:00 pm 10:00 am–1:00 pm

$60 / $69 $60 / $69

15220

Oct 14

M

6:30 pm–9:30 pm

$50 / $57

Stir Fry

Stir-frying is a quick and easy food preparation technique that uses the freshest ingredients, takes little time to cook, and employs simple techniques. We make delicious, healthy, and popular stir-fried Asian dishes from Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisines, such as Beef and Broccoli, Spicy Eggplant and Thai Basil, Chow Mein, Peppered Shrimp, Sweet and Sour, etc. Bring your favorite wok, chef’s knife or cleaver, cutting board, hand towel, and beverage. Materials fee of $12 is due to the instructor.

Location: Community Center, Kitchen Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15219

Nov 18

M

6:30 pm–9:30 pm

$50 / $57

30

Adult

Register Online:

www.cityoforinda.org

Dance

Flamenco/Spanish Dance Ages 18Y and up Teen/Adult

Ages 13Y and up

Ginger Megley

Love music and the beauty of ballet? Class emphasizes ballet technique, musicality and the joy of movement. Participants should have at least one year of previous ballet training.

Location: Community Center, Room 1 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14875 14876

Sep 10–Oct 29 Tu Nov 5–Dec 17 Tu

7:30 pm–9:00 pm 7:30 pm–9:00 pm

$115 / $132 $105 / $120

Ballet II: Intermediate & Continuing Ages 13Y and up

Jane Black

This class emphasizes balance, flexibility, and alignment within the context of an intermediate level ballet class. Continuing ballet consists of floor warm-up/stretch, barre and center exercises, including adagio, waltz, and allegro movements.

Students should have previous ballet training with an understanding of terminology and basic steps. For optimum benefits students are encouraged to take class two times a week.

Location: Community Center, Room 1 No class: 11/26, 11/28 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14877 14879 14878 14880

Sep 10–Oct 22 Sep 12–Oct 24 Oct 29–Dec 17 Oct 31–Dec 19

Tu Th Tu Th

9:45 am–11:45 am 9:45 am–11:45 am 9:45 am–11:45 am 9:45 am–11:45 am

$110 / $126 $110 / $126 $110 / $126 $110 / $126

Polynesian Dance Ages 18Y and up

Kalena Gregory

Learn the dances of the South Pacific—Hawai’i (ancient and modern hula), Tahiti (drum dances and descriptive dances), Samoa, the Cook Islands, etc. Expose yourself to the cultures of the remote islands of Polynesia as well as getting some enjoyable exercise and learning hand-eye coordination. Kumu has been teaching for over 30 years and leads the dance troupe ‘Hui Hula o na Pu’u i ka Noe.’ Dance with bare feet.

Location: Community Center, Room 2 No class 11/28

Flamenco Location: Community Center, Room 2 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15354 15356

Sep 17–Oct 29 Tu Nov 5–Dec 17 Tu

6:30 pm–7:30 pm 6:30 pm–7:30 pm

$108 / $124 $108 / $124

Flamenco: Intermediate/Advanced Location: Community Center, Room 2 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15355 15357

Sep 17–Oct 29 Tu Nov 5–Dec 17 Tu

7:00 pm–8:00 pm 7:00 pm–8:00 pm

$108 / $124 $108 / $124

Line Dancing Ages 18Y and up

John Trentacosti

beginning/easy intermediate Location: Community Center, Room 2 or Founders Auditorium No class 11/11 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15490 15069 15077 15491

Sep 3–Oct 15 Sep 9–Oct 14 Nov 4–Dec 16 Nov 5–Dec 17

Tu M M Tu

9:00 am–10:00 am 6:30 pm–7:30 pm 6:30 pm–7:30 pm 9:00 am–10:00 am

$49 / $56 $42 / $48 $42 / $48 $49 / $56

line dancing: intermediate Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium or Room 2 No class 11/11 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15492 15072 15078 15493

Sep 3–Oct 15 Sep 9–Oct 14 Nov 4–Dec 16 Nov 5–Dec 17

Tu M M Tu

10:00 am–11:30 am 7:30 pm–9:00 pm 7:30 pm–9:00 pm 10:00 am–11:30 am

$49 / $56 $42 / $48 $42 / $48 $49 / $56

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15183 15184

Sep 12–Oct 24 Th Nov 7–Dec 19 Th

5:30 pm–6:30 pm 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

Adult Classes | Dance

Ballet I/II: Basic & Continuing

Alicia Zamora

Move to the exciting sound of Flamenco, the fiery Gypsy dance from Spain. The class focuses on basic techniques, strengthening exercise of taconeo (footwork), brazeo (arm movement), and use of castanets and palmas (hand clapping). Choreography includes traditional dances of Andalusia, Sevillanas, Tanguillo, Bulerias, and Alegrias. Teens welcome.

$77 / $88 $66 / $76

Ballet Class Cards

Cards may be purchased at the Orinda Community Center during office hours. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase.

Individual Class Cards—Ballet

1-visit class card: $18(Res) / $20(Non) 6-visit class card: $90(Res) / $99(Non)

Line Dancing

Drop-in class fee: $13(Res) / $15(Non)

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Adult

Salsa

Social / Ballroom Dance (Continued)

Teen/Adult

Ages 18Y and up

Tomaj Trenda

Salsa I: Club Style, Beginning Level

Learn and have fun dancing to the hottest Latin music! Salsa takes you into the heart of the infectious Latin rhythms. Learn timing, footwork, lead/follow patterns, and styling. This is a lively class. No partner required and no experience necessary.

Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15136 Sep 9–Nov 4 M 7:00 pm–8:00 pm

$108 / $124 $180 / $207*

15137 Nov 28–Dec 10 M 7:00 pm–8:00 pm

$60 / $69 $100 / $115*

*Fee per couple Salsa II: Club Style, Intermediate–Advanced

Radically improve your salsa dancing and confidence in this fun and energetic class. Good technique and a variety of moves are taught. Includes time for open dancing. Partner not required.

Prereq: Beginning salsa or previous partner dancing experience.

Intermediate: Rhumba, West Coast Swing (continued), Nightclub Two Step (continued)

Intermediate introduces the continuing student to more advanced moves and variations. Experienced dancers find that working with beginners sharpens their own lead-and-follow skills, and often enjoy taking both classes. If new to the intermediate level, instructor approval required for registration.

Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium No class 11/27 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15091 15094

Sep 11–Oct 23 W Oct 30–Dec 18 W

8:30 pm–10:00 pm 8:30 pm–10:00 pm

$88 / $101 $88 / $101

Both Basic & Intermediate Classes Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium No class 11/27 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15092 15095

Sep 11–Oct 23 W Oct 30–Dec 18 W

7:30 pm–10:00 pm 7:30 pm–10:00 pm

$109 / $125 $109 / $125

Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium

Adult Classes | Dance, Dog Obedience

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15138 Sep 9–Nov 4 M 8:00 pm–9:30 pm

$108 / $124 $180 / $207*

15139 Nov 28–Dec 10 M 8:00 pm–9:30 pm

$60 / $69 $100 / $115*

*Fee per couple

David Kelso & Chris Mehling

Enjoy the fun of social dance! If you are new to partner dancing, Chris Mehling’s relaxed teaching style makes it easy to learn the skills needed to dance well. Continuing students know that there are always new steps and new ways to become better leaders and followers. Learn more quickly by exchanging dance partners during each class. Partners are required at registration. Singles should come to the first class to be paired with others before they register. Note: Hard-soled shoes with leather or plastic soles are recommended.

Basic: Waltz, Foxtrot (two step) & Rhumba

Basic focuses on the basic steps of selected dances and the fundamental body mechanics necessary for all dancing.

Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium No Class 11/27 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15090 15093

Sep 11–Oct 23 W Oct 30–Dec 18 W

Puppy Head Start Ages 18Y and up Dog Dynamics, Inc.

Social / Ballroom Dance Ages 18Y and up

Dog Obedience

7:30 pm–9:00 pm 7:30 pm–9:00 pm

$88 / $101 $88 / $101

Pups 9–20 weeks

Your puppy has a lot to learn before the age of six months.

Our Puppy Head Start class gives your pup the opportunity to meet and play with other dogs and people in a safe environment.

We also put your pup on the right track for learning household manners and beginning obedience. We cover house breaking, chewing, leash training, and coming when called. This is a fun class, suitable for the entire family to attend. Bring proof that your pup is under veterinarian care. Minimum age limit for the handler is 18. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a 6-foot leash and dog kibble the first day of class.

Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium No class 11/28 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15106 15115 15116 15117

Sep 12–26 Oct 3–17 Oct 24–Nov 7 Nov 14–Dec 5

Th Th Th Th

5:15 pm–6:00 pm 5:15 pm–6:00 pm 5:15 pm–6:00 pm 5:15 pm–6:00 pm

$75 / $86 $75 / $86 $75 / $86 $75 / $86

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Beginning Obedience: Building a Relationship

NEW! Freestyle Dancing

Ages 18Y and up

Ages 18Y and up

Dog Dynamics, Inc.

dogs 20 Weeks+

dogs 20 Weeks+

Now is the time to bring out the best in your dog. In this foundation class your dog learns how to walk nicely on a leash, sit and stay down, come when called, not to bolt through doors, to leave items alone, not to jump up, and how to behave when groomed or examined. With these skills, your dog will have a more meaningful life, be handy around the house, and be a welcome part of society. The first class of the session is mandatory, and you attend without your dog. Bring a copy of your dog’s vaccination records for the instructor to keep.

Minimum age limit for handler is 18. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Freestyle Dancing incorporates obedience, tricks and choreography into team dancing with your dog. Let’s bring the fun back in to obedience by teaching our dogs to move to the music with us. By the end of this six week session you will have a fun and easy choreographed routine to perform with your dog.

Your dog will be tired and happy after this 45-minute workout, and so will you! Perfect for dogs who need more than basic pet manners, and the behaviors learned are very handy for obedience on and off of the dance floor. Pre-requisite: Beginning Obedience or instructor’s approval. Please bring a copy of your dog’s vaccination records for the instructor to keep. Minimum age limit for handler is 18. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium No class 11/28 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15108 15118 15119 15120

Sep 12–Oct 17 Sep 12–Oct 17 Oct 24–Dec 5 Oct 24–Dec 5

Th Th Th Th

3:15 pm–4:00 pm 6:15 pm–7:00 pm 3:15 pm–4:00 pm 6:15 pm–7:00 pm

$148 / $170 $148 / $170 $148 / $170 $148 / $170

Techniques for Off-Leash Control Ages 18Y and up

Now that your dog understands basic obedience let us help you move on to the next step. Our off-leash preparation classes teach your dog hand signals and voice control from a distance of 20 feet. Our goal is to help you train your dog to walk nicely at your side with your hands off the leash, drop to a down from a distance, come to heel position, and other behaviors that are invaluable for the family dog, those who wish to go on toward agility training, hunt work, or search and rescue. Please bring a copy of your dog’s vaccination records for the instructor to keep.

Minimum age limit for the handler is 18. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium No class 11/28 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Sep 12–Oct 17 Sep 12–Oct 17 Oct 24–Dec 5 Oct 24–Dec 5

Th Th Th Th

4:15 pm–5:00 pm 7:15 pm–8:00 pm 4:15 pm–5:00 pm 7:15 pm–8:00 pm

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15112 15189

Sep 12–Oct 17 Th Oct 24–Dec 5 Th

2:15 pm–3:00 pm 2:15 pm–3:00 pm

$148 / $170 $148 / $170 $148 / $170 $148 / $170

$148 / $170 $148 / $170

Novice II: Intermediate–Advanced Ages 18Y and up

Dog Dynamics, Inc.

dogs 20 Weeks+

15110 15121 15122 15123

Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium No class 11/28

Lynn Kosmakos, Trainer

Dogs 6 months+

Novice II classes are designed for dogs ready to train at a more advanced level and train on more complicated skills.

Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium No class 10/31, 11/28 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15113 15221

Sep 5–Oct 17 Th Oct 24–Dec 19 Th

9:30 am–10:30 am 9:30 am–10:30 am

$90 / $103 $90 / $103

Open Utility: Advanced Ages 18Y and up

Lynn Kosmakos, Trainer

Advanced utility classes are designed for dogs ready to train at a more advanced level. Prerequisite: Novice II class or instructor approval.

Location: Community Center, Auditorium (enter through Room 5) No class 11/28, 12/26, and 1/2 Thursdays (Continuing): 10:30 am–11:30 am

Adult Classes | Dog Obedience

Dog Dynamics, Inc.

Dog Obedience Drop-in Ages 18Y and up

Lynn Kosmakos

Thursdays, 9:30 am–11:30 am

Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium (enter through Room 5) Drop-in rate: $15(Res) / $17(Non) 6-visit pass: $87(Res) / $95(Non) Valid for 90 days.

No class 11/28, 12/26, 1/2

Registration Information: (925) 254-2445

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Film

Lunchtime Boot Camp

Film Program with James Keller

Gain lean muscle, improve your fitness, become stronger, and have fun at the same time! Nice days we are outside in the park.

We use TRX, weights, pilates and light running.

Ages 18Y and up

Ages 18Y and up

James Keller

Shall We Dance?

Location: Community Center, Room 2 No class 11/11, 11/29

A selection of key movies focused on dance and dancers, from six countries and including tap, ballet, disco, tango, flamenco and street dancing. Top Hat—Mark Sandrich; The Turning Point—Herbert Wise; Saturday Night Fever—Badham with Travolta; The Tango Lesson—Sally Potter; Carmen—Saura; Strictly Ballroom—Baz Luhrman; Shall We Dance—Suo; Les Ballets Russes—Daniel Geller; Planet B-Boy—Benson Lee; Pina—Wim Wenders.

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15145 14896 15146 15144

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Sep 4–Nov 6

W

10:00 am–12:00 pm

Sep 6–Oct 25 Sep 9–Oct 28 Nov 1–Dec 20 Nov 4–Dec 16

F M F M

12:00 pm–1:00 pm 12:00 pm–1:00 pm 12:00 pm–1:00 pm 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

$120 / $138 $120 / $138 $105 / $121 $90 / $103

Fall Prevention: Balance & Stay Fit

Location: Library, Auditorium 14841

Jenn Forney

$116 / $133

Forgotten Movies

A series of six neglected classics exploring paranoia, voyeurism and love from the 1950s to the 1980s from Britain, France and Hollywood. Bigger Than Life—Nichola Ray with James Mason; The Prowler—Joseph Losey; Le Plaisir—Max Ophuls; The Naked Kiss—Sam Fuller; Peeping Tom—Michael Powell; Le Beau Mariage—Eric Rohmer.

Ages 50Y and up

Jenn Forney

This chair class utilizes some exercises done while sitting and some while standing. Focus on strengthening the legs, arms, core, and improving your balance. The key to aging—stay active, strong and mobile.

Location: Community Center, Room 2 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14901

Oct 11–Nov 15 F

11:00 am–12:00 pm

$56 / $64

Location: Library, Auditorium Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Adult Classes | Film, Fitness

14842

Nov 13–Dec 18 W

10:00 am–12:00 pm

$69 / $80

Fitness Fit An’trim: Gentle Fitness & Fun Ages 60Y and up

Cheryl Antrim

Who says exercise has to be work? Join this mature group and have fun while you exercise! Gentle warm up, stretches, lowimpact aerobics, balance, strength-training in chairs, and S cool PASS down are all part of this class—plus the bonus of fun! Bring a buddy to share the smiles.

Location: Community Center, Room 2 No class 9/30, 10/3, 11/11, 11/28

PASS

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Barcode Dates Day Time Res/No

14887 14885 14888 14886

Sep 5–Oct 24 Sep 9–Oct 28 Oct 31–Dec 19 Nov 4–Dec 23

Th M Th M

10:00 am–11:00 am 10:00 am–11:00 am 10:00 am–11:00 am 10:00 am–11:00 am

$56 / $64 $56 / $64 $56 / $64 $56 / $64 PASS

PASS

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Fit S An’trim Fitness Pass—If you would like to take several fitness classes, try out the 6-visit fitness pass which is valid for Cheryl Antrim’s Fit An’trim: Gentle Fitness and Fun class.

Single-visit card: $11(Res) / $13(Non) 6-visit: $60(Res) / $66(Non) Cards are valid for 90 days from date of purchase. No senior discount on single-visit cards.

Multi-class Discount—Two classes per week, same session fees: take $2 discount off second class.

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Nia®

Yoga: Iyengar

Ages 18Y and up

Ages 18Y and up

Nia® & Body-Mind Fitness—you will be hooked! Get back in shape, maintain, or challenge your fitness level. Nia® is cardiovascular fitness blending movements from the dance, martial, and healing arts. Nia® offers full-body conditioning to increase flexibility, mobility, agility and strength. The movement is set to a variety of music ranging from New Age, Electronic, World, and Pop. Nia® is based on moving the body’s way—seeking pleasure in movement, freedom of expression, and selfhealing through mindfulness. Students find Nia® to be playful, joyful, and they keep coming back for more!

Location: Community Center, Room 6 and 2 No class 11/26, 11/28

Jeanne Dowell, former instructor under the US Olympic Committee, brings a unique approach to her classes. Jeanne has studied throughout the world with Mary Dunn, Angela Farmer, and the Iyengars in India. Emphasis is on strength building, stamina, stress and relaxing techniques. Yoga is a science of the body and mind. To keep one focused and bring your yoga on a daily basis, weekly themes are given to students. All levels are welcome!

15428 15430 15429 15431

Sep 3–Oct 15 Sep 5–Oct 17 Oct 22–Dec 10 Oct 24–Dec 12

Tu Th Tu Th

5:30 pm–6:30 pm 5:30 pm–6:30 pm 5:30 pm–6:30 pm 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

$84 / $97 $84 / $97 $84 / $97 $84 / $97

Location: Community Center, Room 2 No class 11/29 Instructor: Janet Kaufman Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15147 15148

Sep 6–Oct 25 F Nov 1–Dec 20 F

9:30 am–10:30 am 9:30 am–10:30 am

$78 / $90 $68 / $78

Nia® Class Cards

Cards may be purchased at the Orinda Community Center during office hours. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase.

Individual Class Cards—NIA® 1-class card: $13 (Res) / $15 (Non) 6-class card: $72 (Res) / $83 (Non)

Tai Chi Ch’uan—Qigong Ages 18Y and up

Marlyn Cooper

Guang Ping Yang or Original Yang Tai Chi is a powerful 64 movement form. Warm ups and stretches will define the range of motion and stimulate the flow of positive, healing energy, called ‘Qi’. Martial applications and push hands help students perfect their forms. Five Animal Frolics Qigong will clear the mind; relax the body, move stagnant energy and deepen breathing.

Master Marilyn Cooper is an international gold medalist in Tai Chi and a national Grand Champion in Northern Shaolin King Fu with more than 47 years of experience.

Location: Community Center, Kindergym and Room 8 No class 11/26, 11/28 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15083 15084 15085 15086

Sep 3–Oct 22 Sep 12–Oct 24 Oct 29–Dec 17 Oct 31–Dec 19

Tu Th Tu Th

6:15 pm–7:30 pm 8:45 am–10:00 am 6:15 pm–7:30 pm 8:45 am–10:00 am

$125 / $144 $110 / $125 $110 / $125 $110 / $125

Yoga: Meditation Made Simple Ages 18Y and up

Jeanne Dowell

Meditation helps to raise the energy level, regulate blood pressure, relax the nervous system and reduce stress. Learn simple meditation techniques, proper breathing, how to slow down your mind and the meaning behind meditation.

Location: Community Center, Room 8 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15365

Sep 24

Tu

8:00 pm–9:00 pm

$25 / $28

Yoga: Basics Ages 18Y and up

Veera Sanjana

In this series you will build a strong foundation and understanding of the practice of yoga. It is based on a series of restorative postures designed to cleanse, tone and nourish the organs. These help relieve the effects of chronic stress and restore the energy. Yoga Basics is not about how much you can do, but how much you can relax and let go. This class is designed for people of all ages and fitness levels and is ideal for those in need of deep rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation.

Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium and Garden Room No class 11/26, 11/28 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15079 15082 15080 15089

Oct 1–29 Oct 3–31 Nov 5–Dec 17 Nov 7–Dec 19

Tu Th Tu Th

6:30 pm–7:45 pm 10:15 am–11:30 am 6:30 pm–7:45 pm 10:15 am–11:30 am

Adult Classes | Fitness

Instructor: Lee Bigman Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Jeanne Dowell

$78 / $90 $78 / $90 $93 / $107 $93 / $107

Location: Community Center, Room 2 and 6 No class 11/26, 11/30 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15222 15224 15223 15225

Aug 31–Oct 12 Sep 3–Oct 15 Oct 19–Dec 14 Oct 22–Dec 17

Sa Tu Sa Tu

9:30 am–10:30 am 9:30 am–10:30 am 9:30 am–10:30 am 9:30 am–10:30 am

$100 / $114 $100 / $114 $114 / $131 $114 / $131

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Adult

Zumba Class Cards

Cards may be purchased at the Orinda Community Center during office hours. Valid for 60 days. Please confirm classes occurring around holiday times.

Chinese: Mandarin

Individual Class Cards—Zumba Dance

Ages 18Y and up

1-class card: $13(Res) / $15(Non) 6-class card: $72(Res) / $84(Non)

Class introduces Chinese pronunciation, basic phonic (pin-yin) system, character writing, fundamental vocabulary, and grammar through basic conversations, discussions, and role playing.

Knowledge learned in class may be easily applied to travel, business, academics, or personal interests. Chinese II is a continuation. Additional material fee of $10 payable to teacher first day of class.

Zumba Gold Ages 18Y and up

Barbara Ward

Zumba gets you energized. Receive the benefits of a workout while moving to exhilarating Latin rhythms. Zumba Gold is the lower impact version of this wildly popular fitness program, designed specifically for active older adults and beginners. We dance our way to improved balance, toning, and cardiovascular fitness with easy-to-follow moves. All fitness levels welcome.

Classes are fun and friendly.

Location: Community Center, Room 2 No class 11/26, 11/27, 11/28 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Adult Classes | Fitness, Languages

Foreign Languages

15174 15181 15177 15179 15176 15182 15178 15180

Sep 10–Oct 22 Sep 10–Oct 24 Sep 11–Oct 23 Sep 12–Oct 24 Oct 29–Dec 17 Oct 29–Dec 19 Oct 30–Dec 18 Oct 31–Dec 19

Tu Tu,Th W Th Tu Tu, Th W Th

9:00 am–9:45 am $77 / $88 9:00 am–9:45 am $126 / $145 9:30 am–10:15 am $77 / $88 9:00 am–9:45 am $77 / $88 9:00 am–9:45 am $77 / $88 9:00 am–9:45 am $126 / $145 9:30 am–10:15 am $77 / $88 9:00 am–9:45 am $77 / $88

Zumba: Mid–High Impact Ages 18Y and up

Liz Pemble

Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin, contemporary, and international beats. Before you know it, you’re getting fit and feeling your energy levels soaring! There’s no other fitness class like a Zumba Fitness Party. It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating. Our classes are small and everyone in the class is there to support, encourage and learn new dance moves along side you. Come with a friend or make new ones and have lots of fun getting fit! Wednesday bonus– before class, I invite you to a core strength workout for 30 minutes (6:00–6:30 pm) focusing on abs and arms. For the ultimate workout, sign up for both Monday and Wednesday classes or for multiple sessions and receive a fabulous discount.

Walnut Creek Chinese School

Conversational I Location: Community Center, Room 9B No class 11/26 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15198 15235

Sep 3–Oct 15 Tu Oct 22–Dec 10 Tu

10:30 am–11:45 am 10:30 am–11:45 am

$105 / $121 $105 / $121

Conversational II Location: Library, Gallery Room No class 11/26 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15200 15236

Sep 3–Oct 15 Tu Oct 22–Dec 10 Tu

1:00 pm–2:15 pm 1:00 pm–2:15 pm

$105 / $121 $105 / $121

French Ages 18Y and up

Nicole Collins

For all French classes: Hand outs are available for each class (no textbooks required). For French I/II/III: Bring a CD and $2 if you would like a CD for the course.

French I: conversational (beginning)

This friendly and relaxed class helps develop a practical command of the language for everyday situations, without the use of translation. Practice introductions, being at a restaurant, speaking with friends, and asking and answering the type of questions you might encounter when traveling and meeting French speakers. No textbook required.

Location: Community Center, Room 8 No class 10/17, 11/28 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14825

Sep 19–Dec 12 Th

11:00 am–12:30 pm

$140 / $161

Location: Community Center, Room 6 No class 10/14, 11/11, 11/25, 11/27 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15227 Sep 4–Oct 16 15229 Sep 4–Oct 21

15175 Sep 9–Oct 21 15228 Oct 23–Dec 18 15230 Oct 23–Dec 18

15226 Oct 28–Dec 16

W M W M W M W M

6:00 pm–7:30 pm 7:00 pm–8:00 pm 6:00 pm–7:30 pm 7:00 pm–8:00 pm 6:00 pm–7:30 pm 7:00 pm–8:00 pm 6:00 pm–7:30 pm 7:00 pm–8:00 pm

$84 / $97 $130 / $150 $77 / $88 $96 / $110 $140 / $161 $77 / $88

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French II: Conversational (Continuing/Intermediate)

This class is for those who have taken French I, or have similar background in French. Learn new vocabulary, more complex sentence structures, expressions, and grammar. Emphasis is on pronunciation, using everyday language and expressions. No textbook required.

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

11:00 am–12:30 pm

$140 / $161

french III: conversational (Intermediate)

This class is for students who have taken the continuing/ intermediate class or have similar background. We will continue to learn more complex vocabulary, pronunciation, and sentence structures with emphasis on building confidence in speaking French. This class will be on-going from September to June. No textbook required.

Location: Community Center, Room 8 No class 10/18, 11/29 Sep 20–Dec 13 F

9:15 am–10:45 am

$176 / $202

french IV: conversational (Intermediate/Advanced)

French IV is for students who have taken the French III class (or have similar background) and are comfortable using the past, imperfect, future and conditional tenses. We use French short stories, newspapers, and magazine articles as topics for discussion. Emphasis is on conversation, fluency and pronunciation. No textbook required.

Location: Community Center, Room 8 No class 10/17, 10/18, 11/28, 11/29 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14835 14836

Sep 19–Dec 12 Th Sep 20–Dec 13 F

German

1:00 pm–2:00 pm 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

$176 / $202 $176 / $202

Teen/Adult

Ages 14Y and up

Iris Wesselmann

This class is designed for anyone who loves the German language and who would like to either refresh their knowledge or gain some basic language skills. Emphasis is on simple to complex sentence structure, vocabulary, and expressions, with the use of role-playing. Handouts are available at each class; no textbook is required.

German Beginner: Conversational Location: Community Center, Room 10 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15237

Sep 11–Oct 23 W

6:00 pm–7:00 pm

$140 / $161

German Beginner/Intermediate: Conversational Location: Community Center, Room 10 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15238

Nov 6–Dec 18 W

This friendly and relaxed class helps develop a practical command of the language, without the use of translation.

Practice introductions, being at a restaurant, speaking with friends, and asking and answering the type of questions you might encounter when traveling and meeting Italian speakers.

Emphasis is placed on the everyday situations you are likely to encounter. No textbook required.

Location: Community Center, Room 8 No class 10/15, 11/26 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14837

Sep 17–Dec 10 Tu

11:00 am–12:30 pm

$140 / $161

italian ii: Conversational (Continuing/Intermediate)

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14834

Nicole Collins

For all Italian classes: Handouts are available for each class (no textbooks required). For Italian I, II, III: Bring a blank CD and $2 if you would like a CD for the course.

6:00 pm–7:00 pm

For those who have taken Italian I or have similar background in Italian. Learn more complex sentence structures, vocabulary, and expressions, with emphasis on pronunciation, using everyday language and expressions. No textbook required.

Location: Community Center, Room 8 No class 10/15, 11/26 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15455

Sep 17–Dec 10 Tu

9:15 am–10:45 am

$140 / $161

italian iii: Conversational (Intermediate)

Learn more complex vocabulary, pronunciation, and sentence structures with emphasis on building confidence in speaking Italian. This class is on-going from September to June to allow continued learning, practicing, and reviewing. Emphasis is on pronunciation and practical, everyday situations. Handouts are available at each class; no textbooks required.

Location: Community Center, Room 8 No class 10/15, 11/26 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14838

Sep 17–Dec 10 Tu

1:00 pm–2:30 pm

$176 / $202

italian iv: Conversational (Intermediate/Advanced)

For students who have taken Italian III, or have a similar background, and are comfortable using the past, imperfect, and conditional tenses. We use short stories, magazine and newspaper articles as topics for discussion. Emphasis is on conversation, fluency and pronunciation. Handouts are available at each class; no textbook is required.

Adult Classes | Languages

Sep 20–Dec 13 F

Ages 18Y and up

italian 1: Conversational (Beginning)

Location: Community Center, Room 8 No class 10/18, 11/29 14826

Italian

Location: Community Center, Room 8 No class 10/17, 10/18, 11/28, 11/29 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14839 14840

Sep 19–Dec 12 Th Sep 20–Dec 13 F

2:15 pm–3:15 pm 2:15 pm–3:15 pm

$176 / $202 $176 / $202

$140 / $161

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Registration Information: (925) 254-2445

Adult

Spanish

History of European Civilization

Teen/Adult

Ages 12Y and up

Aprendo Espanol

James Hadley

These popular multimedia lecture series provide a grand tour of European civilization. The lectures put the great creative accomplishments of the period in a context such that the connections between them and the history of which they are a part of may be understood. The visual arts, music, literature, and history are all here, treated from a thoroughly interdisciplinary point of view. Extensive use is made of slides, literary excerpts, and recordings.

Spanish: beginning Location: Community Center, Room 9A and Garden Room

This lecture series provides a grand tour of the ancient Mediterranean world from the building of the pyramids to the founding of the Roman Empire. Buildings like the Temple of Luxor and the Parthenon; works of literature including the Old Testament and the Dialogues of Plato; and personalities like Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar will all be on the program.

The lectures put the great creative accomplishments of the period in a context such that the connections between them and the history of which they are a part of may be better understood.

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15295 15251 15297 15294

Sep 4–Oct 16 Sep 10–Oct 22 Oct 30–Dec 11 Nov 5–Dec 17

W Tu W Tu

5:30 pm–6:30 pm 9:30 am–11:30 am 5:30 pm–6:30 pm 9:30 am–11:30 am

$90 / $104 $138 / $158 $90 / $104 $138 / $158

Spanish: Beginning/intermediate

The beginner/intermediate class is for students who have taken a beginner class before. Emphasis on more complex vocabulary, pronunciation and sentence structure.

Adult Classes | Languages, Literature

Ages 18Y and up

A fun and interactive approach to teaching Spanish, approved by many institutions. The goals of these classes are to develop a practical command of the Spanish language. Learn vocabulary, sentence structure, and participate in role-playing based on everyday situations. Students do not solely depend on textbooks but also learn by listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises.

The instructor’s computer and projector are used to conduct practical workshops as part of the method. Additional $10 materials fee payable to instructor at first class.

Ancient Civilization

Location: Library, Auditorium Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14824

Sep 10–Nov 12 Tu

10:00 am–12:00 pm

$92 / $106

Location: Community Center, Room 9A No class 11/28

Literature: Dr. Jerry Bryant

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Ages 18Y and up

15296 15252 15298 15299

Dr. Bryant taught English and American Literature at California State University, East Bay, for some 30 years before his retirement. He has been teaching at the Orinda Community Center for several years.

Sep 4–Oct 16 Sep 5–Oct 17 Oct 30–Dec 11 Oct 31–Dec 19

W Th W Th

6:45 pm–7:45 pm 9:30 am–11:30 am 6:45 pm–7:45 pm 9:30 am–11:30 am

$90 / $104 $138 / $158 $90 / $104 $138 / $158

Jerry Bryant

Anthony Trollope In Barsetshire

Great Book Discussion Group: Short Story Onmibus

Probably the best-liked of Trollope’s voluminous output of political, historical, and domestic novels are the six books that deal with the narrow little ecclesiastical wars and the romantic problems with getting marriage just right, all set in his imaginary county of Barset. Read The Warden, Barchester Towers, and The Last Chronicle of Barset.

Ages 18Y and up

Location: Community Center, Kindergym

Literature Marjorie Roth & Colleagues

Join in a discussion to explore vital ideas in our Great Books Discussion group. This class we will continue reading from the Short Story Onmibus. For the first session, read The Professor’s Houses by Ursula le Guin. Books are published by the Great Books Foundation and may be ordered by phoning 1(800)222-5870 (approx $20-$25 +shipping) or online at www.Greatbooks.org.

Class meets 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 10/30, 11/13, 12/4, 12/18.

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14823

Oct 1–Nov 19 Tu

10:00 am–12:00 pm

$92 / $106

Location: Community Center, Room 9B Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

14843

Sep 18–Dec 18 W

7:00 pm–8:30 pm

$49 / $56

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www.cityoforinda.org

Literature: Writing Your Family Story

NEW! Holiday Mah Jongg Pot Luck

18Y and up

Join us for a fun and casual afternoon of Mah Jongg. Toby Salk can share Mah Jongg wisdom to all who have the need/desire.

Brunch is from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm and then we play! Coffee and tea provided. Please bring a dish to share. All levels welcome.

How much do your children and grandchildren know of your family history? Family membership matters and knowing our family’s stories is the manual for membership. It has always been the job of the family’s elders to pass on the stories to the next generation. In this class we learn how to write our stories in fun and interesting ways. If you’ve begun writing your family’s stories or are new to this type of writing and would like to begin, this is a class for you. We will learn how to write about our family history in scenes that will capture the interest of those who come after. We will explore what makes family members come alive on the pages, what details to include, and how our writing will capture and communicate the strengths and values of our family. This class is a gift to ourselves and to the children and grandchildren who follow.

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Oct 1–29 Tu Nov 5–Dec 10 Tu

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15333

Dec 7

Sa

11:00 am–3:00 pm

10:00 am–11:30 am 10:00 am–11:30 am

$73 / $84 $73 / $84

$20 / $23

Martial Arts Orinda Karate-do Ages 16Y and up

Location: Library, May Room No class 11/26 15149 15150

Location: Community Center, Room 7

Donald Stasenka

Traditional Okinawan Karate-do, Wado Ki Kai (style) means ‘to learn from all things.’ Students of all strength and experience levels will be challenged to strengthen their bodies, sharpen their minds and expand their spirit. A great way to stay in shape while developing a strong method of self-defense, this comprehensive program focuses on awareness of your surroundings, avoidance of undesirable situations, and how to handle undesirable situations confidently. You are welcome to sit in on classes for a week to see if it is a good fit. Sensei Don Stasenka (3rd Dan, Black Belt) has trained and taught Karate for 20 years and teaches self-defense seminars for Women & Children (AIDE: Avoid, Identify, Defend, Escape).

Location: Community Center, Kindergym and Room 2 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15026 15027 15028 15029

Mah Jongg

Ages 18Y and up

Ages 18Y and up

Toby Salk

This class teaches the basics of playing American Mah Jongg according to the National Mah Jongg League Guidelines. The focus is on tile recognition, rules, strategy, the beauty of Mah Jongg and lots of fun! The class is small, with great attention to each person’s needs. Learn the basics of choosing a Mah Jongg set. By the end of the session, you will be able to play Mah Jongg! $10 additional fee due to instructor at first class for the Official National Mah Jongg League Card.

American Style: Beginning Location: Community Center, Room 5 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Sep 4–25 W Oct 2–23 W Oct 30–Nov 20 W

W/F W/F W/F W/F

5:30 pm–7:00 pm 5:30 pm–7:00 pm 5:30 pm–7:00 pm 5:30 pm–7:00 pm

$100 / $115 $100 / $115 $100 / $115 $75 / $86

Self Defense: Aiki Jujitsu

Mah Jongg

15323 15325 15329

Sep 4–27 Oct 2–25 Oct 30–Nov 22 Dec 4–20

1:00 pm–3:00 pm 6:30 pm–8:30 pm 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

$150 / $172 $150 / $172 $150 / $172

Irving Lee (Sat.)/Doug Haight (Mon.)

Develop confidence, coordination, and balance and learn how to defeat a larger and stronger attacker by using that person’s own energy and strength against them. Program teaches practical self-defense (not fighting) through games, friendly competition, and discipline, as well as escaping, grappling, and throwing techniques. One of the most versatile and effective methods of unarmed self-defense, Aiki-jujitsu is the basis for many selfdefense systems found today.

Adult Classes | Literature, Mah Jongg, Martial Arts

Ann G Thomas

Location: Community Center, Kindergym No class 10/12, 11/9, 11/11, 11/30 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15030 15031 15032 15033

Sep 7–Oct 19 Sep 9–Oct 21 Oct 26–Dec 14 Oct 28–Dec 16

Sa M Sa M

10:15 am–11:15 am 7:00 pm–8:00 pm 10:15 am–11:15 am 7:00 pm–8:00 pm

$60 / $69 $70 / $80 $60 / $69 $70 / $80

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Registration Information: (925) 254-2445

Adult

Ukulele Roots Ages 18Y and up Al Dodge Come and learn to play traditional ukulele music of the 20s and 30s, including Hawaiian, Tin Pan Alley, and period novelty songs. Learn chords and strumming patterns by playing and singing along with other ukulele players in a supportive environment. A basic ukulele is required. Instructor will provide referrals for ukulele purchase if needed.

Adult Classes | Martial Arts, Music, Special Interests

Ukulele, level 1

This class begins with two and three chord songs in the basic keys, using simple strumming patterns. Some basic ukulele skills are recommended but not required. Extra help is available for new students. The emphasis is on learning by playing.

Music Taiko: Japanese Drumming

Teen/Adult

Ages 12Y and up

Kensuke Sumii

Drums provided! Taiko is the art of Japanese drumming, which develops self-expression and musical creativity. Additional $50 supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

Location: Community Center, Room 8 No class 11/26 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15185 15187

Sep 10–Oct 22 Tu Oct 29–Dec 17 Tu

6:45 pm–7:30 pm 6:45 pm–7:30 pm

$90 / $104 $90 / $104

Ukulele, level ii

Taiko I: Introduction

Drums provided! Taiko is the art of Japanese drumming, which develops self-expression and musical creativity. This course is a basic introduction to the world of Taiko. This includes Japanese expressions, the kinds and use of taiko drums, and the sounds of various taiko beats. In each class, everyone will participate by playing on actual drums.

A continuation of Level I, this faster-paced class introduces more complex songs and chords in a number of keys. It also includes instruction in picking, chord inversions, and chord melodies for those interested in developing those skills.

Location: Wilder Park, Ranch House No class 11/28

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15231 15232

Sep 12–Oct 24 Th Oct 31–Dec 19 Th

6:00 pm–7:30 pm 6:00 pm–7:30 pm

$84 / $97 $84 / $97

Taiko II

Taiko II is designed for individuals with advanced knowledge and understanding of taiko drumming theory. Improve power, speed, rhythm, and other important aspects of drumming skills.

This course requires individual discipline to formulate group uniformity and leads to sound unity, as well as physical strength.

Everyone is required to have appropriate taiko drum sticks, which are available from the instructor.

Location: Wilder Park, Ranch House No class 11/28 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15233 15234

Sep 12–Oct 24 Th Oct 31–Dec 19 Th

7:30 pm–9:30 pm 7:30 pm–9:30 pm

$94 / $108 $94 / $108

Location: Community Center, Room 8 No class 11/26 15186 15188

Sep 10–Oct 22 Tu Oct 29–Dec 17 Tu

7:30 pm–8:15 pm 7:30 pm–8:15 pm

$90 / $104 $90 / $104

Special Interests NEW! Intuitive Photography Workshop Ages 18Y and up

Barry Gordon

Train your eyes to seek unusual sights, and know your camera well enough to get the shot you want. Want some feedback on your photography? In this informal hands-on workshop we will discuss how to use camera settings and placement. You will practice taking shots inside the room with your camera/ smartphone, then take a quick walking field trip to find the unusual in the usual. Afterwards we share what we found.

Location: Community Center, Room 7 Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15440 15441

Sep 7 Sep 18

Sa W

9:30 am–12:30 pm 1:30 pm–4:30 pm

$65 / $74 $65 / $74

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Register Online:

www.cityoforinda.org

Sports Tennis Ages 18Y and up John Fogli, USPTA Professional

Alan Weissbaum, Ronald Noon, USPTA Professional Join one of the tennis classes at the scenic Orinda Community Center tennis courts. Small classes. Class times may change due to player levels. Tennis Levels: Beginner (C)—Designed for those with little or no tennis background. Course introduces fundamental strokes (forehand, backhand, serve, and net play); rules, scoring, and court play etiquette. Advanced Beginner (CB)—Understands grips, ground strokes and can begin to control the serve. Emphasis on technique, doubles strategy, and movement on the court. Intermediate (B)—Players have a basic understanding of the game, can sustain a rally, and has a serve that exhibits some control, but is in need of a second serve.

The USTA will rate you under 4.0 but above 3.0. Advanced (A)—Good consistency, hits with depth and control, serve well (including a good spin second serve), good overhead shots, and feels comfortable at the net. The USTA will rate the advanced player a 4.0 and over.

Location: Community Center Park, Tennis Court 1 Tennis: Beginner to Adv. Beginner No class 11/11 Instructor: John Fogli Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

Tennis: IntermediatE No class 11/27, 11/30 Instructor: Ronald Noon Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15284 Sep 21–Dec 14 Sa 9:00 am–9:55 am $228 / $262 Additional $10 material (ball) fee payable to instructor at first class. advanced beginner/intermediate No class 11/28 Instructor: Ronald Noon Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15278 Sep 19–Dec 12 Th 10:00 am–10:55 am $228 / $262 Additional $10 material (ball) fee payable to instructor at first class.

Intermediate/Advanced No class 11/28 Instructor: Ronald Noon Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15285 Sep 19–Dec 12 Th 11:00 am–11:55 am $228 / $262 Additional $10 material (ball) fee payable to instructor at first class.

Men’s Advanced Tennis

Learn strategy, technique and winning tennis.

Instructor: Alan Weissbaum Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15276

Sep 19–Oct 31 Th

6:00 pm–7:00 pm

$140 / $161

Rusty Tennis

Get the rust out and hit some balls once again. Designed for the former player that wants to hit again. Additional $10 material (ball) fee payable to instructor at first class.

Instructor: Alan Weissbaum Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15277

Sep 15–Oct 27 Su

10:00 am–11:00 am

$140 / $161

Doubles Anyone?

Adult Classes | Sports

15273 Sep 9–Dec 2 M 6:45 pm–7:40 pm $227 / $261 15274 Sep 11–Dec 4 W 6:20 pm–7:15 pm $227 / $261 Additional $10 material (ball) fee payable to instructor at first class.

Learn strategy, technique and skills to play fun and competitive doubles.

Instructor: Alan Weissbaum Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15275

Sep 17–Oct 29 Tu

11:30 am–12:30 pm

$140 / $161

Tennis: Private Lessons

Call (925) 254-2445 to arrange lesson details.

Location: Community Center Park, Tennis Court 1 Rates—series of five lessons (1 person)

1/2-hour: $40(Res) / $44(Non) 1-hour: $60(Res) / $66(Non)

Registration Information: (925) 254-2445

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Senior Outings

Basketball: Adult Drop-in Play Ages 18Y and up Sundays 5:00–7:00 pm

Senior Trips

All levels welcome.

Location: Wagner Ranch Gym, 350 Camino Pablo Fee Per Person/Per Night: $6(Res) / $7(Non)

Ages 50Y and up

Holiday weekends may be subject to closure

Soccer: Coed Ages 30Y and up Sundays 9:30–11:30 a.m.

Friendly pick-up games open to intermediate and advanced levels only. Stop by to try out a game or sign up for the entire quarter for only $20. For more information or to sign up, contact Dave Simon (925)254-7688.

Location: Wilder Park, Field 1

Volleyball: Coed Wednesdays 7:00 pm & 8:00 pm

Bump, set, spike! Join the action on Wednesday nights with the Orinda Adult Co-ed Volleyball League. Each team must have a minimum of two females. All levels welcome! Put a team together or sign up as a free agent. For additional league information, contact (925) 254-2445 or visit www.cityoforinda.org.

Adult Classes, Sports | Senior Outings

Location: Orinda Intermediate School gym Barcode Season

Dates Res/Non

15495 15496

Sept 11–Oct 16 Oct 30–Dec 11

Fall Fall

$350 / $400 $350 / $400

City Staff

Explore the Bay Area—and beyond! Become a tourist in your own back yard, visit the many treasures nestled in the greater Bay Area, and meet other adventurists like yourself. For specific trip details, visit www.cityoforinda.org or call for information.

Participants are responsible for their own transportation unless noted. Contact Seniors Around Town about possible driver options (925) 402-4506. Carpooling may be available the day of the trip from the Orinda Parks and Recreation Department. The senior discount is incorporated into the fees.

A Day at the Races

Horse racing provides a unique, interactive experience like no other sport. Your day at the track includes races, a buffet lunch and day you will never forget! Carpooling opportunities will be available from the Orinda Parks & Recreation Department.

Periods of walking and sitting.

Location: Meet at the Community Center Barcode Date Day Time

15359

Sep 12

Th

10:30 am–4:00 pm

Res/Non

$45 / $51

Giants: A Behind the Stadium Tour & Lunch

It’s the ballpark where home runs can be “splash hits” and the breathtaking Bay view rivals the action on the field. It’s where one of baseball’s most hallowed franchises plays inside an architectural landmark. On your behind-the-scenes ballpark tour of AT&T Park you will go places only the players and staff go including: the field warning track, a Major League dugout, the visitors’ indoor batting cage, the visitors’ clubhouse, the Press Box, a luxury suite. All tour stops are subject to change depending upon team schedule and availability. Trip includes periods of sitting, walking (up to two miles) and standing.

Location: Meet at the Community Center Barcode Date Day Time Res/Non

15361

Sep 24

Tu

9:30 am–2:30 pm

$55 / $63

Lamorinda Wine Country Day Trip

The Livermore Valley is home to more than 50 wineries and is rich in viticulture history dating back to the 1840s. Join our first Lamorinda Travelers day trip to the wine country. Taste amazing wines at The Steven Kent Winery, Wente Vinyards and Garre.

Enjoy lunch on the Garre patio. Afterwards you may challenge a friend to a game of bocce! The bus will leave the Hacienda in Moraga (2100 Donald Drive) at 10:00 am sharp and return by 4:00 pm. Your day includes transportation, admission to three wineries, tastings, lunch and bocce. Please register by September 27. No refunds given. Winery destinations are subject to change.

Trip includes periods of sitting and standing.

Location: Meet at the Community Center Barcode Date Day Time Res/Non

15360

Oct 3

Th

10:00 am–4:00 pm

$65 / $75

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www.cityoforinda.org

Camels in Orinda? Learn little known facts about Orinda history and visit several fascinating places important to its heritage. The one-hour tour will feature Orinda Village; the optional two-hour tour will add the Crossroads and feature the Orinda Theatre and 1890s CA & NV Railroad Station. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Trip includes long periods of walking and standing.

Trip will be led by the Orinda Historical Society. Meet at the Orinda Community Center (rain or shine).

Location: Meet at the Community Center Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

15358

9:00 am–11:30 am

Oct 17

Th

$13 / $14

Monterey Bay Aquarium Behind the Scenes Tour

What does it take to run a world-class aquarium? Unlock the secrets with this special insider’s tour and follow guides through staff-only doors. Learn about exciting research projects being conducted and how food is prepared for more than 10,000 animals. Lunch is on your own. This trip is possible because of a grant funded by the Orinda Parks and Recreation Foundation.

Trip includes periods of sitting, walking and standing. No refunds given unless your spot can be filled.

Location: Meet at the Community Center Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

15362

Nov 6

W

8:30 am–5:00 pm

$45 / $51

Lamorinda Nature Walk and Bird-Watching

Experience nature at its finest along our local trails. Delight in the beauty that unfolds around each bend, all the while learning to identify a variety of birds. Trail maps are distributed. Bring a water bottle. Binoculars will be helpful if you have them. Join us on Wednesday mornings. Supported by the City of Orinda, Lafayette Senior Services, and the Town of Moraga. Contact (925)254-2445 for weekly meeting location. All Lamorinda Seniors are welcome!

Every Wednesday, 9:00 am–11:00 am; FREE! No walks 12/25

AARP Driver Safety Program AARP Driver Safety Program is a recognized course designed specifically for the older driver and takes into consideration the physical changes of the maturing driver and identifies ways to compensate for those changes. Prior registration and payment required.

Location: Orinda Community Center Dates Day

Time

Fees

Sept 9, 11 M/W 9:00 am–1:00 pm $12* / $14 Nov 16, 23 Sa/Sa 9:00 am–1:00 pm $12* / $14

*AARP members

Lamorinda Lunch ’n Learn—Tech Series The cities of Orinda and Lafayette and the Town of Moraga are partnering to offer a three-part technology series on Facebook, Skype, and iPad. Attend one class or all three! For class details, refer to page 29.

Orinda Senior Club Visit www.cityoforinda.org for specific activities. Senior Bridge meets Thursday from 12:15–2:30 pm, September–June (nominal fee) at the Orinda Community Center.

Orinda Senior Service Committee Meets on the fourth Thursday of the month, 10:00 am, at the Orinda Community Center (September–June). Topics of discussion include senior citizen related issues, concerns, and legislation. Contact (925) 254-2445 for information.

Transportation Orinda Seniors Around Town

A free, on demand, door-to-door transportation program for the senior residents of Orinda. Rides provided Monday to Friday, 9:00 am–4:00 pm. For information, or to register (those needing a ride and drivers), call (925) 402-4506. Program also provides information on alternate types of transportation.

Contra Costa Yellow Cab & DeSoto Company

Senior Resources Senior Service Information Contra Costa County Agency on Aging and Adult Services.

Call 1 (800) 510-2020 for information.

Health Insurance Counseling Free counseling appointments with trained volunteers from Health Insurance and Advocacy Program available at the Orinda Community Center. Call (925) 254-2445 for an appointment.

20% discount for Lamorinda seniors. Call ahead to a schedule ride. (925) 284-1234

Senior | Outings & Resources

Orinda Historic Walking Tour

County Connection LINK

Available for bus service. You must register first in order to ride.

LINK information. . . . . . . . . (925) 676-1976 ext. 601 To schedule a trip . . . . . . . . . . (925) 938-7433 To cancel a scheduled trip. . . . (925) 943-1829 Lamorinda Spirit Van

Serving Lamorinda seniors with and without disabilities.

Call for schedule and to arrange transportation: (925) 283-3534

Eldercare Locator Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging and connects older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information on senior services. 1 (800) 677-1116.

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Senior

Local Organizations

Orinda Community Center Auxiliary (OCCA) Join the OCCA, have fun, meet new people, and help support a variety of community programs and events.

Art in Public Places Call (925) 254-2445 for information.

Orinda Arts Council The Orinda Arts Council promotes and supports arts in the community. (925) 254-8508

Orinda Association (OA): Volunteer Center Contact (925) 254-0800 | www.orindaassociation.org

Orinda Farmer’s Market Saturdays, May–November, 9:00 am–1:00 pm, on Orinda Way

Orinda Community Foundation Enhancing the Quality of Life in Orinda; visit site for what is happening locally on the Orinda Community Master Calendar. www.orindafoundation.org or email orindafoundation@gmail.com.

Orinda Hiking Club (925) 254-1465 | www.orindahiking.org

The OCCA was founded in 1976 to support the Orinda Community Center and now sponsors the following fun events: • Halloween Parade (October 30) • Holiday Bazaar (November 2) Funds raised by the OCCA have contributed to: • Tot-lot, swings, and playground • Bridge tables • Community Center holiday lights • Sound system for concerts • AED (Defibrillators) Meetings & How to Join:

Email occabazaar@yahoo.com, call (925) 254-2445 for meeting dates and to leave your name, phone number, and email. Just a little time, such great rewards!

Orinda Historical Society Visit the museum: 26 Orinda Way | (925) 254-1353

Orinda Library Programs & Hours (925) 254-2184 | www.ccclib.org

Orinda Road Runners (925) 937-2046 | www.orindaroadrunners.org

Orinda Starlight Village Player’s (ORSVP) Season runs summer to fall at the Orinda Community Center Amphitheater. Call for audition dates and times (925) 253-1191

Orinda-Tabor Sister City Foundation Cultural exchange between the city of Tabor in the Czech Republic and the City of Orinda. (925) 254-8260 Organizations / Facilities & Parks

Rotary Club of Orinda The Rotary Club of Orinda meets for lunch on Wednesdays at the Orinda Community Center. (925) 631-0235

Waste Division: Home Composting Learn to recycle yard waste at these free workshops.

(925) 906-1806 | www.wastedivision.org

Orinda Parks and Recreation Foundation (925) 254-2445

Orinda Facility Locations City Hall & Sarge Littlehale Meeting Room 22 Orinda Way

Orinda Community Center Park & Tennis Courts 28 Orinda Way

Parks & Recreation Office, Community Center 28 Orinda Way

Orinda Oaks Park 485 Moraga Way, between Hall & Ivy

Orinda Library Auditorium & Garden, Gallery & May Rooms 26 Orinda Way

Orinda Oaks Preserve Top of Donald Drive

Orinda Sports Fields Sports Field Drive, Camino Pablo Pine Grove Fields 8 Altarinda (Behind OUSD offices) Wilder Sports Fields & Picnic Area 10 Orinda Fields Lane, Wilder Road

Wagner Ranch Gym 350 Camino Pablo

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Facilities, Parks, and Fields Reservations & Rentals

Orinda Community Center Park & Amphitheater

Orinda Community Center, Library, & City Hall Meeting & Event Rooms Beautiful facilities are available to rent for banquets, parties, fundraisers, meetings, and performances. Facilities accommodate between 10-240 and include a variety of meeting rooms, auditoriums, theater (with performance stage, state of the art sound and lighting systems, and theater seating), and kitchen.

Founders Auditorium

The Founders Auditorium with adjacent rooms, kitchen, and garden are ideal for large meetings, parties, weddings, and events.

Rooms accommodate 50–250. Take a tour of this beautiful facility.

Sarge Littlehale Community Room

Located at Orinda City Hall this room is ideal for meetings and small gatherings. A separate kitchen is attached. Room may accommodate up to 49 people and is available for rental.

Orinda Oaks Park Orinda’s 12-acre hidden treasure, located on Moraga Way between Hall and Ivy Drives, is the perfect spot for family, team, parties, and retreats. Orinda Oaks has a BBQ and plenty of picnic tables. The lush grass field is an enticement to a quick lawn game or volleyball match. Park available to rent, call (925) 254-2445.

Trails & Lamorinda Trail Loop The 17.5 mile Lamorinda Trail Loop is a continuous route that links Orinda, Lafayette, and Moraga and also many regional trails. Maps and trail permits available at the OCC.

Facility & Rental Information: (925) 254-2445

Orinda Community Center Tennis Courts The Orinda Community Center Park contains three tennis courts. Lessons offered through the Orinda Parks and Recreation Department. Tennis light cards available for purchase at the Orinda Community Center.

Fields Orinda Sports Fields

Orinda Sports Fields, located on Sports Field Drive, off of Camino Pablo Road and adjacent to Wagner Ranch, are available for rentals. Includes large grass field and two baseball diamonds.

Fields are ideal for baseball, soccer, lacrosse, large gatherings, etc.

Pine Grove Fields

Multi-use fields located behind 8 Altarinda, the fields include baseball diamonds and large grass playing field(s). Ideal for soccer, baseball, other field activities, and large gatherings.

Currently under construction.

Facilities & Parks

Orinda Parks and Recreation offers an array of beautiful and functional rooms and fields to rent for your special event, party, picnic, family gathering, or meeting. The City also has a number of local parks and trails available for public use.

Located next to the Orinda Community Center, the park is available for use on a first-come, first-served basis for individuals and small groups (less than 30). The Community Center Park is not available to rent. The park includes a large open grass area, two playground areas, picnic and BBQ areas. The outdoor Amphitheater is available for day and evening rentals.

Wilder Sports Fields & Picnic Area

Two multi-use synthetic turf fields (with lights) and one grass field, located off of Highway 24. A large group picnic area is available for rental.

Wagner Ranch Gym Located at 350 Camino Pablo, the gym is available to rent for events, meetings, and athletic practices and games. Large events may be accommodated. Includes a large performance stage and kitchen.

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Registration Information Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and is required for all classes prior to participation. Register early as some classes fill quickly or may be canceled prior to the first class due to low enrollment. You are only notified if a class is full or canceled.

Complete Registration/Enrollment Form 1 Complete all sections of enrollment form.

Print clearly and sign and date form.

2

One payment may be made for all family members.

Non-family members must complete a separate enrollment form.

Visit our website at www.cityoforinda.org

4 If paying by credit card (VISA/MasterCard only), include

Information: (925) 254-2445

the card expiration date, cardholder’s name, and sign.

Submit Registration Form and Payment Fax, hand carry, mail, or submit online your registration form and payment to: Fax:

(925) 253-7716 (VISA or Mastercard only)

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Online Registration:

3 The City of Orinda

If paying by check, make payable to:

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Cancellation & Transfer Requests Registration may be cancelled up to 5 days prior to the scheduled class for a refund minus a processing fee of up to $20 depending on method of payment. Requests less than 5 days prior to the start of the class are subject to approval by the instructor or Program Coordinator.

Hand Carry:

Cancelled Classes

Orinda Community Center, 28 Orinda Way Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:30 am–5:00 pm After Hours Night-Drop: (when the building is open) Located under the counter just to the right of the main office.

Classes and activities not meeting the minimum enrollment 2–4 days prior to the start of class will be canceled and a full refund issued.

Mail:

Orinda Parks & Recreation Department Recreation Program Registration 28 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563

Medication If medication is needed (prescription or over the counter) a supplemental Parental Consent & Directions to Staff for the Self-Administration of Medications Form is recommended. Form available on our website (www.cityoforinda.org) or at the office.

Online:

www.cityoforinda.org

Subscribe to City of Orinda Email Notifications The City of Orinda has an email notification system that provides updates on important community alerts, emergency notifications and City Council meeting notices. Register online at www.cityoforinda.org and click on ‘subscribe to email notifications.’

Job Opportunities with Orinda Parks & Rec The City of Orinda Parks and Recreation Department offers on-going and part-time volunteer and job opportunities for positions such as: • Baseball and Softball Coaches • Basketball Scorekeepers • Camp Counselors & Instructors • Class Instructors • Concert Sound Technicians • Gym/Building Attendants • Soccer Coaches Visit website for applications: www.cityoforinda.org

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Orinda Parks & Recreation Department | 28 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563 | (925) 254-2445 | Fax (925) 253-7716 Please print clearly. All information must be completed.

Adult/Parent/Legal Guardian Name (Last, First)_____________________________________________ Email__________________________________ Home Phone_________________________________ Work________________________________ Cell ___________________________________ Address__________________________________________________ City_______________________________________ Zip_________________ Emergency Contact Adult/Parent #2 Name (Last, First)_______________________________________________ Email__________________________ Home Phone_________________________________ Work________________________________ Cell ___________________________________ First Name

Last Name

if under age 18:

Age

Birthdate

Program/Class/League Name

Make checks payable to: The City of Orinda

Start Barcode Date Day

Last Name

Fee

Discount/Donation (if applicable)______________ TOTAL: ______________

Additional information for those under age 18: First Name

Time

Gender (Entering Fall) Grade M/F

School

Grouping Requests*

OYA League Volunteer/Parent Support—Without volunteer help, there would not be an OYA. Please check the area(s) in which you are able to assist. o Division Head o Coach o Assistant Coach Volunteer’s Name__________________________________________________________ PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE REGISTRATION AND CANCELLATION POLICIES ON PAGE 46.

It is your responsibility as the consumer to understand our policies in the event you need to withdraw from our classes.

In consideration of being permitted to participate in City of Orinda Parks and Recreation activities, THE UNDERSIGNED, as a participant or legal guardian representing a minor participant, HEREBY FOREVER RELEASES, WAIVES AND DISCHARGES THE CITY OF ORINDA, its directors, officers, employees, agents, independent contractors, and volunteers from any and all liability, to the undersigned and/or his/her personal representatives, assignees, heirs, and next of kin for any loss and/or damages and any claims or demands occurring or resulting from any accidents, injury, and/or damage to the person or property or death of the undersigned or their minor, arising out of or connected with participation in activities on the City of Orinda’s property or site utilized by the City of Orinda, and/or while using the premises, facilities, and or equipment thereon, whether or not caused by the negligence and/or property of the City of Orinda, its directors, officers, employees, agents, independent contractors, or volunteers.

THE UNDERSIGNED, as a participant or legal guardian representing a minor participant, ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND RISK OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, due to the negligence of the City of Orinda, its directors, officers, employees, agents, independent contractors, and volunteers or otherwise while in, upon, or about the premises of the City of Orinda, or site utilized by the City of Orinda, and/or while using the premises, facilities, and or equipment thereon.

Participant (18 years or older)/Parent/Legal Guardian Signature FOR PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD

THE UNDERSIGNED, as a participant or legal guardian representing a minor participant, agrees to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the City of Orinda, its directors, officers, employees, agents, independent contractors, and volunteers from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including attorneys fees, brought as a result of the undersigned’s or their minor’s involvement in activities while in, upon, or about the premises of the City of Orinda, or a site utilized by the City of Orinda, and/or while using the premises, facilities, and or equipment thereon, and to reimburse the City of Orinda for any such expenses.

THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY PERMITS the taking of photographs or videos of themselves or their minor to be used at the City’s discretion and understand they may be used for marketing purposes.

THE UNDERSIGNED HAS READ AND VOLUNTARILY SIGNS THE RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, and further agrees that no oral representations, statements, or inducement apart from the foregoing written agreement has been made. The undersigned hereby acknowledges fully understanding the terms of this agreement and acknowledges that by signing this agreement the undersigned completely and unconditionally releases the City of Orinda, its directors, officers, employees, agents, independent contractors, and volunteers from any and all liability to the greatest extent allowed by the law.

Name (please print)

Payment method: o VISA

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*Grouping requests are not guaranteed. Limit two per child. Please list first and last names.

Date

o MASTERCARD

Cardholder’s Signature_______________________________________________ Cardholder’s Name (please print)____________________________ Credit Card #______________________________________________________ Security Code #____________Expiration Date_______________

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Free! Lamorinda CERT Basic Training Thursdays: Sept 12–Oct 17, 6:30–9:30 pm

Ages: Adults that live or work in Lamorinda. Teenagers ages 14–17 may participate with a parent or guardian.

Lamorinda’s first responders are well prepared to handle everyday emergencies. During a disaster, the number and scope of incidents is likely to exceed police, fire and EMS provider’s ability to immediately serve all in need.

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program is an all-risk, all-hazard training course. It is part of FEMA’s Citizen Corps program. This valuable course is designed to help you take care of yourself, your family, your neighbors and your neighborhood in an emergency situation.

What do you learn in Lamorinda CERT Training?

The Lamorinda CERT Training provides lecture and hands-on training including:

• What your local risks are how to prepare • How to manage utilities and hazardous materials • How to use “START Triage” • How to treat the “Three Medical Killers” • How to provide basic medial aid • How to effectively search for and rescue victims safely • How to organize yourself and spontaneous volunteers • Disaster Psychology • Terrorism Awareness • Radio Communications

To register online: www.lamorindacert.org