Orinda Activity Guide

Orinda Activity Guide fall | winter 2012

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Administration & Staff

Administration & Staff | Fall/Winter 2012

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

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

Parks & Recreation Commission Kathleen Kolman, Chair Tara McGuinness, Vice Chair Rebecca Dahlberg Inga Miller Charles Vollmar Julie Whitsitt Rachel Zenner Commission Meetings

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

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, 4:00 pm, at the Orinda Community Center (September-June). Welcome to 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 information or email Orindateenadvisorycouncil@gmail.com.

Orinda Parks & Recreation Staff Administration

Michelle Lacy, Director of Parks and Recreation Joyce Boeckner-Colabianchi, 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

Jim Arth, Facilities and Parks Supervisor Antonio Arroyo, Facilities Maintenance Worker I Les Graham, Facilities Maintenance Worker II

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 Art Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Babysitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Ballet: Orinda Ballet Academy & Co. . . . . . . . 10–12 Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Carpentry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9 Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Dance: Ballet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–13 Dance: Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Dance: Polynesian, Flamenco, Hip Hop . . . . . . 14–15 Filmmaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Foreign Languages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–16 Gymnastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–17 Martial Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Music Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Science Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Special Interest: Academic & College Prep. . . . . . 21 Theater: Musical Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18–19 Sports: Soccer (Tots). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Sports: Multi-Sports Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Sports: Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Sports Leagues: Soccer, Water Polo, Flag Football, Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23–24

Teen Activities: Friday Night Out!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Art: Clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Art: Watercolor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Babysitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Ballet: Orinda Ballet Academy & Co. . . . . . . . 10–12 Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Carpentry: Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Carpentry: Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Carpentry: Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Cooking: Edible Desert Cups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Dance: Polynesian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Dance: Hip Hop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Martial Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Special Interest: Academic & College Prep. . . . . . 21 Theater: Musical Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Sports: Open Gym Basketball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Sports: Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Sports Leagues: Soccer, Water Polo . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Adult Art Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25–26 Arts & Crafts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Bridge Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27–28 Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Dance: Ballet, Polynesian, Flamenco, Line Dancing, Salsa, Social/Ballroom. . . . . 30–32 Dog Obedience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33–34 Film. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Fitness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34–37 Flower Arrangement/Ikebana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Foreign Languages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37–39 Literature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39–40 Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40–41 Nia®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Pilates: Mat Class with Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Self-Defense: Aiki Jujitsu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Senior Outings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Senior Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Sports Leagues: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball. . . . 42 Tai Chi Ch’uan: Qigong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Taiko. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Tennis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Ukulele . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Yoga. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35–36 Zumba. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36–37

Contents | Fall/Winter 2012

Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 NEW! Wilder Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Local Organizations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Facilies, Parks, and Fields: Rentals. . . . . . . . . . 44–45 Registration Information & Form. . . . . . . . . . . 46–47 Senior Programs & Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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Fall/Winter 2012 Save the Dates!

Halloween Parade for Tots Thursday, October 25 • 1:00 pm Orinda Community Center Park

The Orinda Community Center Auxiliary (OCCA) sponsors the 32nd Annual Holiday Bazaar and the Halloween Parade for Tots. All proceeds raised by the OCCA benefit the Orinda Community Center and Park.

Orinda Holiday Bazaar Saturday, November 3 • 9:30 am–4:30 pm Orinda Community Center, 28 Orinda Way

Special Events | Fall/Winter 2012

Over 60 Exhibitors! Unique Vendors! Featuring live entertainment and raffle prizes.

• Children’s Clothing • Wonderful Gift Items • Home Décor • Original Art • Beautiful one-of-a-kind Jewelry • Holiday Decorations • Specialty Foods • Handmade Cards • Eco-Friendly Products • Fun Pet Items • Organic Skin Care ...and much more!

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 7–9 Orinda Library Theater

Friday, 6:30 pm • Saturday, 11:30 am & 4:00 pm Sunday 11:30 am & 3:30 pm Tickets: $18 For auditions and show tickets call (925) 254-2445.

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Introducing the City’s newest Park!

Orinda Wilder Park Phase 1 includes: 2 Lighted All-weather Turf Sports Fields, Group Picnic Area, Tot Lot, and Ranch House Location: Wilder Road and Orinda Fields Way For reservations call (925) 254-2445

Orinda’s newest park!

The Orinda Parks Future improvements and Recreation Foundation will include three is raising funds to purchase additional sports scoreboards for the newest fields and tot lots. sports fields. To support this effort you may send a tax deductible donation to Orinda Park and Recreation Foundation, 28 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA

Facility & Rental Information: (925) 254-2445

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Art Classes

Art Class: Holiday Ages 6–11Y

Art Exploration: Partners in Creativity Ages 2.5–5Y 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. Includes all supplies, ceramic materials, and lab and kiln fees. Wear old clothes. All abilities welcome! Additional $20 materials fee payable to instructor at first class.

Location: Community Center, Room 10 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12574

9:30 am–10:15 am

Sep 19–Nov 7

W

$110 / $126

Art Exploration: Preschool Ages 3.5–5Y 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 materials fee payable to instructor at first class.

Location: Community Center, Room 10 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12897 12579

1:15 pm–2:00 pm 10:30 am–11:15 am

Sep 18–Nov 6 Sep 19–Nov 7

Tu W

$110 / $126 $110 / $126

Art Exploration

Youth Classes | Art

Ages 5–10Y Explore art, be creative, and have fun in this hands-on class. We use paint, clay, chalk, and a variety of other materials. Includes supplies, ceramic materials, lab and kiln fees. Additional $20 materials fee payable to instructor at first class.

Location: Community Center, Room 10 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12581

3:45 pm–4:40 pm

Sep 18–Nov 11 Tu

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 mache, colored pencils, pastels and other materials. All materials supplied. Additional $18 material/supply fee payable to instructor at first class meeting.

Location: Community Center, Room 10 No class: 11/12, 11/19 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12587

3:45 pm–5:15 pm

Nov 5–Dec 17 M

$62 / $71

Clay: Building & Sculpting Ages 5–12Y

Anne Parr

Build, sculpt, and explore design, construction, and glazing techniques. Take home wonderful pieces. Ideal for beginners through skilled clay workers. Additional $20 fee includes supplies, ceramic materials, lab, and kiln fees.

Location: Community Center, Room 10 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

11896

4:00 pm–5:00 pm

Sep 27–Nov 15 Th

$113 / $129

Clay: Fun with Clay Ages 5–10Y

Rebecca Dahlberg

Build projects from your imagination with easy to use “Happy Clay.” Students learn essential skills such as coil, slab, pinch post, so they can make their own fun projects. Everythign is guilt, glazed, and fired as part of class. From handprints to eleaborate sculptures, clay’s 3-D nature encourages us to think about structure, shapes, forms, and cnostruction. NO prior experience necessary.

Location: Community Center, Room 10 No class: 10/31 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12637

3:15 pm–4:30 pm

Sep 12–Nov 14 W

$135 / $155

$110 / $126

Art Class Ages 6–11Y 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 mache, colored pencils, pastels and other materials. All materials supplied. Additional $20 material/supply fee payable to instructor at first class meeting.

Location: Community Center, Room 10 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12584

3:45 pm–5:15 pm

Sep 17–Oct 22 M

$78 / $90

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Discover & Create Ages 2.5–4Y

Alice Croft

Discover and Create

A parent/child participation class. A fun-filled class for the toddler and adult to discover and learn through creating. There are a variety of activities such as painting, cooking, clay molding, nature walking, and movement. Activities change with the seasons. Come join the fun! Wear old clothing. Parents are required to stay and siblings allowed if registered. Activities change with the season. Additional $14 material fee payable to instructor at first class.

Location: Community Center, Room 3 No class: 9/25 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12232

10:00 am–10:45 am

Sep 11–Oct 23 Tu

$74 / $85

Discover and Create—Holiday Fun

Location: Community Center, Room 3 No class: 11/20 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12231

10:00 am–10:45 am

Oct 30–Dec 11 Tu

$74 / $85

Holiday Fantasy Ornaments Ages 6–11Y

Susan McAllister

Make glimmering, shimmering, and sparkling holiday ornaments using glitter, lace, and other decorative items. Learn from our creative art teacher how to make beautiful and unique ornaments. Additional $4 material/supply fee payable to instructor at first class meeting.

Location: Community Center, Room 6 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12007

3:45 pm–5:15 pm

Dec 11

Watercolor

Tu

$28 / $32

Youth/Teen

Ages 8–16Y

Susan McAllister

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: 11/12, 11/19

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, molding, and creating.

Daily projects incorporate a variety of skills and techniques such as watercolor, paper mache, baked dough, beeswax sculptures, colored pencils, pastels, and other materials. Bring a daily snack.

Additional $25 material fee payable to instructor first day of camp.

Art Camp—Holiday Location: Community Center, Room 6 Ages 5–7 years Barcode Dates Day

12148 12730 12731

Nov 19–21 Dec 26–28 Jan 2–4

Ages 7–11 years Barcode Dates Day

12732 12733 12734

Nov 19–21 Dec 26–28 Jan 2–4

Time Res/Non

M–W 9:00 am–12:00 pm W–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm W–F 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

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

Time Res/Non

M–W 1:00 pm–4:00 pm W–F 1:00 pm–4:00 pm W–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm

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

Art Camp Location: Community Center, Room 6

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12381 12621

5:15 pm–6:30 pm 5:15 pm–6:30 pm

Sep 17–Oct 22 M Oct 29–Dec 17 M

Art Camps

Youth Classes | Art, Art Camps

A parent/child participation class. Similar to our regular Discover & Create class, but filled with holiday projects, activites, and cheer! Wear old clothing. Parent/Adult is required to stay and siblings allowed if registered. Additional $14 material fee payable to instructor at first class.

$78 / $90 $78 / $90

Ages 5–8 years Barcode Dates Day

12735

Dec 17–21

Time Res/Non

M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm

$125 / $144

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Youth

Carpentry Carpentry: Camps

Youth/Teen

Ages 5–14Y

Julie Cole

Enjoy the break by taking one or more carpentry camps. See class section for description for these great camps.

Location: Community Center, Room 3 Barcode Dates Day

12175 12176 12792 12793 12794 12795

Nov 19–21 Dec 26–28 Nov 19–21 Dec 26–28 Jan 2–4 Jan 2–4

Time Res/Non

M–W 10:00 am–12:00 pm W–F 10:00 am–12:00 pm M–W 12:00 pm–2:00 pm W–F 12:00 pm–2:00 pm W–F 10:00 am–12:00 pm W–F 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

Carpentry: Classes

Youth/Teen

Youth Classes | Babysitting, Bridge, Carpentry

Ages 5–14Y

Babysitting Babysitting for Beginners

Youth/Teen

Ages 10–15Y

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.

Location: Library, Garden Room Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12401

10:30 am–4:00 pm

Dec 2

Su

$66 / $76

Bridge Bridge Class

$91 / $105 $91 / $105 $91 / $105 $91 / $105 $91 / $105 $91 / $105

Julie Cole

Learn to use hammers, saws, drills, planes and other basic hand tools to make great projects out of wood; such as a boat, car, truck, birdfeeder, or doll house. More advanced students even 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. Cost of materials included, large projects may have additional fees.

Location: Community Center, Room 3 No class: 11/20 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

11957 11958 11959 11960 11961 11962

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

Sep 4–Oct 2 Sep 4–Oct 2 Oct 9–Nov 6 Oct 9–Nov 6 Nov 13–Dec 18 Nov 13–Dec 18

Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu

$105 / $121 $105 / $121 $105 / $121 $105 / $121 $105 / $121 $105 / $121

Youth/Teen

Ages 11–17Y Bridge is a card game that helps develop problem-solving, social skills, teamwork and logical thinking. Studies show that students who play bridge practice math and reasoning skills and perform better on standardized tests than those who do not. In bridge, two pairs of partners take turns bidding how many ‘tricks’ or rounds of cards they think they will win.

Partners signal to each other what type of cards they hold and which suit of cards they want to ‘trump’ or winner over. All materials supplied. Additional $15 material/book fee payable to instructor first day of class.

Location: Library, Gallery Room No class: 10/31, 11/21 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12174

4:00 pm–5:30 pm

Oct 3–Nov 28 W

$42 / $48

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Ages 3.5–6Y

Cooking: Orinda Kindercooks Julie Cole

A parent (adult)/child class. 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 No class: 11/20 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

11965 12634 12635

1:15 pm–2:30 pm 1:15 pm–2:30 pm 1:15 pm–2:30 pm

Sep 4–Oct 2 Tu Oct 9–Nov 6 Tu Nov 13–Dec 18 Tu

$105 / $121 $105 / $121 $105 / $121

Carpentry: Weekend Woodworkers Ages 4Y and up

Julie Cole

A parent (adult)/child class. 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

12197 12198 12632 12633

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

Sep 15–22 Oct 13–20 Nov 3–10 Dec 1–8

Carpentry: Club

Sa Sa Sa Sa

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

Youth/Teen

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 8 hours.

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

11963

During times of classes & camps (8 hours)

$128 / $147

Ages 3–4Y

Alice Croft

A parent (adult)/child class. These 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. $10 materials fee for four-week session, $15 for five weeks payable to instructor at the first class.

Location: Community Center, Room 4 No class: 11/22 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12221 Oct 4–Nov 1 Th 11:30 am–12:15 pm 12597 Oct 4–Nov 1 Th 12:30 pm–1:15 pm $15 material fee payable to instructor at the first class.

Barcode Dates Day

$60 / $69 $60 / $69

Time Res/Non

12596 Nov 15–Dec 13 Th 11:30 am–12:15 pm 12598 Nov 15–Dec 13 Th 12:30 pm–1:15 pm $10 material fee payable to instructor at the first class.

$48 / $55 $48 / $55

Cooking: Holiday Treats Cooking Class Ages 4–7Y Make and decorate Halloween cookies, gingerbread, and other delicious treats. Learn how to measure, to use utensils properly, to work safely in a kitchen, and to clean up. Each session includes different treats. Note that dairy products and nuts are used in many of the recipes. Notify instructor of any food allergies. $15 material fee payable to instructor at the first class.

Location: Community Center, Room 4 Barcode Dates Ages Day Time Res/Non

12736 11982

Cooking

Edible Dessert Cups with Chocolate Candy

Cooking: Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop Ages 4–8Y

Ages 8–18Y 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 at the first class.

Location: Community Center, Kitchen Barcode Dates Ages Day

Time Res/Non

11976 11977 12737

9:30 am–10:45 am 11:30 am–12:45 pm 11:30 am–12:45 pm

Dec 1 Dec 1 Dec 7

4–6Y 5–8Y 4–6Y

Sa Sa F

Oct 15–Nov 5 4–6Y M Oct 15–Nov 5 5–7Y M

$37 / $43 $37 / $43 $37 / $43

2:15 pm–3:15 pm $44 / $51 3:45 pm–4:45 pm $44 / $51

Youth/Teen

Youth Classes | Carpentry, Cooking

Carpentry: Pre-School Woodworkers

Katreece (Kat) Montgomery

Candy Dandy Kat shows several techniques for making easy and festive dessert cups that will astonish your party guests! Techniques will be shown with chocolate candy coating but can also be made with real gourmet chocolate (provided you do a few extra steps, which I’ll discuss). Dessert cups may be filled with your favorite fruit, chocolate mousse, sorbet, confections or just about anything sweet and delicious that you can fit inside. Good idea to wear an apron, class can get messy! Great for holiday parties and gifts. $10 supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

11974

6:30 pm–8:30 pm

Oct 15

M

$45 / $51

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Youth

Dance: Ballet

Orinda Ballet Academy & Co. 2012 Fall/Winter Ballet Program

August 27–December 14, 2012 • “A Sweet Dream Nutcracker” Production Ages 3.5–17Y

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). Family Discount available (applied ONLY to performance fee): Pre-Ballet A–B, $110 or Ballet 1A–6, $125. No regular classes 12/5–12/10 during performance week.

Location: Community Center, Room 1 No class: 9/1, 9/3, 10/8, 10/31, 11/12, 11/19–11/25, 12/17–1/6/13

Youth Classes | Dance

Ages 3.5–5Y

Pre-Ballet A & B

3–5Y

Ballet 1A 5.5Y+ Beginning Technique Ballet 2A* 6Y+ Ballet 2B* 7Y+ Ballet 3*

8Y+

Ballet 4*

10Y+ Juniors

Ballet 5*

12Y+ Intermediate

Ballet 6*

13Y+ Seniors Company—Repertory

*Instructor placement required. **Company class requires certain class hours.

Ballet 2A

Ages 6Y+

Performance/costume rental fee: $160

Performance/costume rental fee: $225

Barcode Day

Time Res/Non

Barcode Day Time Class Type Res/Non

11908 Tu

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

11912 Th 3:45–4:45 pm

Th 4:45–5:45 pm

$300 / $345

Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday, 45-minute: 11/10, 12/1; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (in theater): 12/5, 12/6 2–3 Performances—12/7–12/9

Pre-Ballet B

(not enrolled in kindergarten) Ages 4.5–5Y

Performance/costume rental fee: $160 Barcode Day

Time Res/Non

11904 W 11909 W

2:20–3:05 pm (last 10 min. is rehearsal) 3:10–3:55 pm (last 10 min. is rehearsal)

$300 / $345 $300 / $345

Technique (last 15 min. $395 / $454 is Nutcracker dance) Nutcracker (first 30 min. most weeks)

Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday, 2–3 hours: 11/3, 11/10, 12/1; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (in theater): 12/5, 12/6 2–3 Performances—12/7–12/9

Ballet 2B

Ages 7Y+

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

Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday, 45-minute: 11/10, 12/1; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (in theater): 12/5, 12/6 2–3 Performances—12/7–12/9

11913 Tu 3:45–5:00 pm Technique (last 20 min.

is Nutcracker dance)

Th 4:45–5:45 pm Nutcracker

$460 / $529

Ballet 1A

11914 F 3:50–5:10 pm Technique (last 20 min.

is Nutcracker dance)

Th 4:45–5:45 pm Nutcracker

$460 / $529

Ages 5Y+

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

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

10

Class Ages

Ballet 1-6**

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.

Pre-Ballet A

Divisions:

11910 Tu 2:45–3:45 pm Technique (last 15 min.

is Nutcracker dance)

Th 4:45–5:45 pm Nutcracker

$395 / $454

11911 F 2:45–3:45 pm Technique (last 15 min.

is Nutcracker dance)

Th 4:45–5:45 pm Nutcracker

$395 / $454

Pre-Ballet & Ballet Attire

Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday, 2–3 hours: 11/3, 11/10, 12/1; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (in theater): 12/5, 12/6 2–3 Performances—12/7–12/9

Youth

Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday, 2–3 hours: 11/3, 11/10, 12/1; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (in theater): 12/5, 12/6 2–5 Performances—12/7–12/9

Pre-Ballet—Hair pulled back from face (ponytail or bun—no loose hair), leotard (skirt optional—no tutus), pink tights, and pink leather ballet slippers.

Ballet 1–6—Hair pulled back from face in a tight bun (bangs pinned out of face), black leotard, pink tights, and pink leather ballet slippers (Pointe shoes as required). No skirts.

Register Online:

www.cityoforinda.org

11918 M 6:00–7:25 pm

Tu 5:00–7:15 pm

Th 4:45–6:15 pm

Th 6:15–8:30 pm

Sa 10:30–1:00 pm Ages 12Y+

Barcode Day Time Class Type Res/Non

Beg. Pointe/Nutcracker $1550 / $1782 Flowers (last 10 min.)

Technique/Nutcracker Rep Technique/Nutcracker Rep Nutcracker Technique Technique/Nutcracker Rep

Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday, 4–5 hours: 11/3, 11/10, 12/1; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (in theater): 12/5, 12/6 4–5 Performances—12/7–12/9

Ballet 5 & 6

Performance/costume rental fee: $325 Ages 13Y+

Barcode Day Time Class Type Res/Non

Pointe/Nutcracker $1650 / $1898 Flowers (last 10 min.)

Technique/Pointe/Nutcracker Rep Nutcracker Rehearsal Technique/Nutcracker Rep Technique/Nutcracker Rep

Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday, 4–5 hours: 11/3, 11/10, 12/1; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (in theater): 12/5, 12/6 4–5 Performances—12/7–12/9

Registration Information: (925) 254-2445

Ballet 4-6: Beginning Pointe/ Pre-Point & Nutcracker Flowers (last 10 minutes) 6:00–7:25 pm

Performance/costume rental fee: $325

Nutcracker: Privates or Guest Artist rehearsal 6:30–8:00 pm

Youth Classes | Dance

Ballet 4/5, 5 & 6: Technique/Nutcracker 5:00–7:15 pm

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

Ballet 4 & 4/5: Technique 4:00–5:30 pm + Nutcracker: Rehearsal Performers only; 5:30–6:30 pm

Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday, 4–5 hours: 11/3, 11/10, 12/1; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (in theater): 12/5, 12/6 4–5 Performances—12/7–12/9

Pre-Ballet B 3:10–3:45pm + Nutcracker: Rehearsal Performers only; 3:45–3:55 pm

Pre-Pointe/Nutcracker $1125 / $1294 Flowers (last 10 min.)

Technique/ Nutcracker Rehearsal Nutcracker

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

Barcode Day Time Class Type Res/Non

Ballet 4/5, 5 & 6: Technique/Pointe, Nutcracker Repertory 6:15–8:30 pm (Ballet 4/5 dismissed at 7:30 pm)

Ballet 1–6: Nutcracker 4:45–6:15 pm (Ballet 1A, 2A & 2B: 4:45–5:45) Battle scene, Opening Act2, Party Scene & Snowflakes

Broadway Dance Class: Tap & Jazz (Ages 7–11Y) Studio 2, 4:00–4:45 pm

Teen Ballet or Private/Duet 5:15–6:15 pm

Ballet 2B: Technique 3:50–4:45 pm + Nutcracker: Rehearsal Performers only; 4:45–5:10 pm

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

Ages 10Y+

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

Performance/costume rental fee: $325

Broadway Dance Class: Tap & Jazz (Adults) 5:15–6:15 pm

Ballet 4/5 $685 / $788

Pre-Ballet B, 2:20–2:55 pm + Nutcracker: Rehearsal Performers only; 2:55–3:05 pm

Barcode Day Time Class Type Res/Non

Broadway Dance Class: Tap & Jazz (Ages 12–17Y) Studio 2, 4:15–5:15 pm

11917 M 6:00–7:25 pm

Tu 5:00–7:15 pm

W 4:00–6:00 pm

Th 4:45–6:15 pm

Th 6:15–7:30 pm

Sa 10:30–12:30 pm Saturday

December 9 11:30 am & 3:30 pm

December 8 11:30 pm & 4:00 pm

2012 Nutcracker Performance Dates: December 7 6:30 pm

Private Coaching classes available; please contact director

Ballet 5 & 6: Technique/ Pointe, Nutcracker Rep 10:30–1:00 pm (Ballet 4/5 students by Director’s invitation only)

Ages 8Y+

Pre-Ballet A, 2:00–2:35pm + Nutcracker: Rehearsal Performers only; 2:35–2:45 pm

11916 M 6:00–7:25 pm

W 4:00–6:30 pm

Th 4:45–6:15 pm Friday

Performance/costume rental fee: $275

Ballet 3: Technique 4:00–5:15 pm + Nutcracker: Rehearsal Performers only; bring snack 5:15–6:00 pm

Ballet 4

Thursday

Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday, 4–5 hours: 11/3, 11/10, 12/1; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (in theater): 12/5, 12/6 4–5 Performances—12/7–12/9

Wednesday

11915 M 4:00–6:00 pm Technique/

Nutcracker Rehearsal

Th 4:45–6:15 pm Nutcracker

Tuesday

Ballet 3

Monday

2012 Calendar

11

Orinda Ballet Academy & Co.

Theater Dance Classes

August 27–December 14, 2012

Requirement: enrolled in a Ballet technique class.

Location: Community Center, Room 2

Non-Performing Classes Placement is required unless otherwise indicated.

No class: 9/1–9/3, 10/8, 11/12, 11/19–11/25, 12/5–12/10, 12/17–1/6/13

BALLET ATTIRE: See page 10

Pre-Ballet A & B Placement not required.

Location: Community Center, Room 1

Level Age Barcode Dates Day Time Res/Non

A 3–3.5 11921 B 3.5–5.5 11922 B 3.5–5.5 11923

Aug 28–Dec 11 Tu Aug 29–Dec 12 W Aug 29–Dec 12 W

Youth/Teen/Adult

Jazz/Contemporary/Tap & Broadway Dancing

2:00–2:35 pm $210 / $242 2:20–2:55 pm $210 / $242 3:10–3:45 pm $210 / $242

Ages 7–11 years Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12618

4:00–4:45 pm

Aug 30–Dec 13 Th

Ages 12–17 years Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12619

4:15–5:15 pm

Aug 27–Dec 3

M

$230 / $264

Ages 13 years–Adult Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12620

5:15–6:15 pm

Aug 27–Dec 3

Private Ballet Coaching Classes

M

$230 / $264

Youth/Teen

All Ages

Ballet 1–4: Technique

$210 / $241

Patricia Tomlinson

Contact Director for available times.

Location: Community Center, Room 1 Level Age Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

1A 5–6 11924* Aug 28–Dec 11 1A 5–6 11927* Aug 31–Dec 14 2A 6+ 11928 Aug 30–Dec 13 2B 7+ 11925 Aug 28–Dec 11 2B 7+ 12617 Aug 31–Dec 14 3 8+ 11926 Aug 27–Dec 3 4 10+ 11929 Aug 29–Dec 12 *Placement not required.

2:45–3:30 pm 2:45–3:30 pm 3:45–4:30 pm 3:45–4:40 pm 3:50–4:45 pm 4:00–5:15 pm 4:00–5:30 pm

Tu F Th Tu F M W

$225 / $259 $225 / $259 $225 / $259 $230 / $264 $230 / $264 $270 / $310 $325 / $374

Rates, per lesson:

1-hour: $80(Res) / $92(Non) 45-minute: $65(Res) / $74(Non) 30-minute: $50(Res) / $57(Non) Duet, 1-hour: $60(Res) / $69(Non) per student fee

Youth Classes | Dance

Ballet 4–6: Technique/Stretch/Pointe Location: Community Center, Room 1 No class: 11/20 Level Age Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

4/5, 5, 6 12+ 11930

5:00–6:15 pm

Aug 28–Dec 11 Tu

$325 / $374

Ballet 5–6: Technique/Pointe Location: Community Center, Room 1 Level Age Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

5/6 13+ 11931

10:30–12:00 pm

Sep 8–Dec 15

Sa

$325 / $374

Ballet 4–6: Pointe/Beg. Pointe/Pre-Pointe Location: Community Center, Room 1 Level Age Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

4–6 10+ 12643

6:00–7:15 pm

Aug 27–Dec 3

M

Teen Technique: Beginning

$270 / $310

Teen

No placement required. Females: hair pulled back from face in a tight bun (bangs pinned out of face), black leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet slippers; no skirts. Male dancers: contact Artistic Director for attire.

Location: Community Center, Room 2 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

11933

5:15–6:15 pm

Aug 31–Dec 14

F

$230 / $264

12

Youth

Register Online:

www.cityoforinda.org

Ballet: Magical Movement

Ages 3–5Y

Kids ’N Dance Staff

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.

Location: Community Center, Room 1 No class: 11/12, 11/19, 11/22 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12386 12387 12388 12389

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

Sep 10–Oct 15 Sep 13–Oct 18 Oct 22–Dec 10 Oct 25–Dec 6

M Th M Th

$73 / $84 $73 / $84 $73 / $84 $73 / $84

Ballet & Tap Ages 3–6Y

Kids ’N Dance Staff

Each weekly 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.

Location: Community Center, Room 2 No class: 11/12, 11/19, 11/21, 11/22 Ages 3–5 years Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12392 12393 12394 12397 12398

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

Sep 10–Oct 15 Sep 12–Oct 17 Sep 13–Oct 18 Oct 22–Dec 10 Oct 24–Dec 5

M W Th M W

$73 / $84 $73 / $84 $73 / $84 $73 / $84 $73 / $84

Location: Community Center, Room 6 No class: 11/12, 11/19, 11/22 Ages 3–5 years Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12399

9:50 am–10:35 am

Oct 25–Dec 6

Th

$73 / $84

Ages 4–6 years Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12600 12601

1:15 pm–2:00 pm 1:15 pm–2:00 pm

Sep 10–Oct 15 M Oct 22–Dec 10 M

$73 / $84 $73 / $84

Ages 1.5–6Y

Kids ’N Dance Staff

Ballet/Magical—Parent & Me (1.5–3 years)

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 2 No class: 11/12, 11/19, 11/22 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

11936 11937 11938 11939

9:00 am–9:45 am 9:00 am–9:45 am 11:30 am–12:15 pm 11:30 am–12:15 pm

Sep 10–Oct 15 Oct 22–Dec 10 Sep 13–Oct 18 Oct 25–Dec 6

M M Th Th

$73 / $84 $73 / $84 $73 / $84 $73 / $84

Ballet/Magical Movement—Just Beginning!

(2.5–3.5 years)

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: 11/12, 11/19, 11/21, 11/22 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

11940 11941 11942 11943 11944 11945

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

Oct 25–Dec 6 Sep 10–Oct 15 Sep 12–Oct 17 Sep 13–Oct 18 Oct 22–Dec 10 Oct 24–Dec 5

Th M W Th M W

$73 / $84 $73 / $84 $73 / $84 $73 / $84 $73 / $84 $73 / $84

Ballet I Ages 3–6Y

Youth Classes | Dance

Ballet & Musicals

Continuation of Ballet/Just Beginning. Learn ballet in this fun and creative class. Costumes and props are brought to every class.

Location: Community Center, Room 2 No class: 11/21 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

11946 11947

11:15 am–12:00 pm 11:15 am–12:00 pm

Sep 12–Oct 17 W Oct 24–Dec 5 W

$73 / $84 $73 / $84

13

Registration Information: (925) 254-2445

Youth

Dance: Misc.

Dance: Camps

Flamenco/Spanish

Princess Adventures Dance Camps Ages 3–5Y

Kids ’N Dance Staff

Be a new princess every day and dance a princess adventure.

Cinderella, Mulan, 12 Dancing & Enchanted Princesses, Sleeping Beauty, and Rapunzel.

Location: Community Center, Room 1 Barcode Dates Day

12224 12225

Nov 19–21 Dec 26–28

Time Res/Non

M–W 9:00 am–12:00 pm W–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm

$108 / $124 $108 / $124

Ages 5–12Y

Alicia Zamora

This is an introduction to the exciting dance of Spain. Dressed in traditional costumes (provided by the teacher), young students learn basic techniques of footwork, turns, arm and hand movements (flores), as well as use of castanets and fans.

Location: Community Center, Room 2 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12240 12572

5:30 pm–6:15 pm 5:30 pm–6:15 pm

Sep 11–Oct 23 Tu Oct 30–Dec 11 Tu

$77 / $89 $77 / $89

Hip Hop Boppers Ages 4–6Y

Kids ’N Dance Staff

Class is full of energetic rhythm and dances. Kids move to the fun beat of pop and hip hop music. Hip Hop Boppers also work on cartwheels, splits, and tumbling with the use of mats. They learn simple street moves, jumps, and turns. Costumes and props all add to the fun.

Location: Community Center, Room 2 No class: 11/12, 11/19

Fairies & Unicorns

Youth Classes | Dance

Ages 3–5Y

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12254 12602 12603 12604

12:20 pm–1:05 pm 12:20 pm–1:05 pm 3:30 pm–4:15 pm 3:30 pm–4:15 pm

Sep 10–Oct 15 Oct 22–Dec 10 Sep 10–Oct 15 Oct 22–Dec 10

M M M M

$73 / $84 $73 / $84 $73 / $84 $73 / $84

Kids ’N Dance Staff

Come to the magical land of fairies, unicorns, flying horses, Tinkerbell, garden fairies, and unicorns. Costumes are made by the children.

Location: Community Center, Room 1 Barcode Dates Day

12226

Jan 2–4

Time Res/Non

W–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm

$108 / $124

Fancy Nancy & Angelina Ballerina Dance Camp Ages 3–5Y

Kids ’N Dance Staff

Tea Party, Flutter of Butterflies, Fashion Boutique, Dance a Show, Princess Dance! Costumes made by the children.

Location: Community Center, Room 1 Barcode Dates Day

12227 12652 12653

Nov 19–21 Dec 26–28 Jan 2–4

Time Res/Non

M–W 1:00 pm–3:00 pm W–F 1:00 pm–3:00 pm W–F 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

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

14

Youth

Register Online:

www.cityoforinda.org

Youth/Teen

Ages 7–17Y

Kids ’N Dance Staff

Hip Hop is a form that evolved out of street and brake dancing moves, and is characterized by its vigorous athletics and bouncy style. Each class consists of Hip Hop warm-ups, body isolations, alignment, and fast footwork. Learn the basic street moves with the fun and energetic type of dance seen in music videos and commercials. Dancers will get a workout and learn how to create their own dances. This class uses traditional clean Hip Hop and pop music. There will be a presentation the last day of class.

Location: Community Center, Room 6 Ages 7–10 years Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12605

4:15 pm–5:05 pm

Sep 10–Oct 15 M

$73 / $84

Lego Flix Ages 7–12Y

IncrediFlix

We know you love Legos and we know you can create incredible worlds. Now is the time to bring these worlds to life in Lego animated flix! We provide the Legos, and you provide your imagination. Students create a Lego set with Lego characters for a movie they storyboard, write, shoot, and voice-over in age appropriate groups. Additional $30 production fee payable to instructor first day of camp. Production fee covers material, editing, production, and distribution of the DVD. Location: Community Center, Room 8 Barcode Dates Day

Ages 13–17 years Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12606

5:05 pm–6:00 pm

Sep 10–Oct 15 M

Filmmaking

12238

Jan 2–4

Foreign Languages

Ages 7–10 years Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

Chinese: Mandarin

12607

4:15 pm–5:05 pm

Ages 3–8Y

$73 / $84

Ages 13–17 years Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12608

5:05 pm–6:00 pm

Oct 22–Dec 10 M

Polynesian

$73 / $84

Youth/Teen

Ages 5Y and up

Kalena Kumu 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.” Location: Community Center, Room 9 Ages 5–11 years Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12229

4:15 pm–5:15 pm

Sep 13–Oct 25 Th

$77 / $89

Walnut Creek Chinese School

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.

Location: Library, Gallery Room No class: 11/20 Ages 3–5 years Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

11972 12641

9:30 am–10:15 am 9:30 am–10:15 am

Sep 11–Oct 23 Tu Oct 30–Dec 18 Tu

$91 / $105 $91 / $105

Ages 5–8 years Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

11973 12642

2:30 pm–3:15 pm 2:30 pm–3:15 pm

Sep 11–Oct 23 Tu Oct 30–Dec 18 Tu

$91 / $105 $91 / $105

Chinese: Mandarin for Mommy & Me Ages 1–18M

Ages 12+ years Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12230

5:30 pm–6:30 pm

Sep 13–Oct 25 Th

$146 / $167

$73 / $84

Location: Community Center, Room 2 No class: 11/12, 11/19

Oct 22–Dec 10 M

Time Res/Non

W–F 9:00 am–1:00 pm

$77 / $89

A parent (caregiver)/child class. This beginner semi-immersion Mandarin playgroup is fun for babies and mommies (or other caregivers). Come and introduce your baby and yourself to Mandarin Chinese through interactive nursery rhymes, songs, story-telling and games! No Mandarin proficiency required—all levels welcome! Parent/caregiver must be present and participation is encouraged (though not required). Siblings allowed only if registered and within general age-range for the class.

Youth Classes | Dance, Filmmaking, FoReign Languages

Hip Hop

Location: Library, Gallery Room No class: 10/31, 11/21 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12649 12650

9:20 am–10:00 am 9:20 am–10:00 am

Sep 12–Oct 10 W Oct 17–Nov 28 W

$60 / $69 $60 / $69

15

Registration Information: (925) 254-2445

Youth

Youth Classes | FoReign Languages, Gymnastics

Spanish Ages 2–6Y

Victoria Espinosa Salomo

Spanish for Child and Caregiver (2–4 years)

Have fun singing, playing games, and creating art—all while learning Spanish! Adults and children experience a foreign language together.

Location: Community Center, Room 9A Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12100

9:30 am–10:15 am

Sep 28–Nov 9

F

$82 / $94

Spanish for Children (4–6 years)

Children learn basic conversation and pronunciation skills, alphabet, colors, numbers, directions, opposites, days of the week, family members, animals, and much more. Children learn Spanish through music, flash cards, song, circular activities, and stories.

Location: Community Center, Room 9A No class: 11/12, 11/19 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12101 12738

9:30 am–10:15 am 9:30 am–10:15 am

Sep 17–Oct 22 M Oct 29–Dec 17 M

$70 / $81 $70 / $81

Gymnastics Gymnastics: Preschool Ages 3–5Y

California Gymnastics Staff

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 or dresses. To increase child participation, parents are asked to remain outside of activity room.

Location: Community Center, Kindergym Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12242 12243 12244 12245

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

Sep 11–Oct 23 Oct 30–Dec 18 Sep 11–Oct 23 Oct 30–Dec 18

Tu Tu Tu Tu

Gymnastics: School Age Ages 5.5–7Y

Spanish Ages 7–12Y

Aprendo Español

Develop the four skills of: listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as pronunciation and vocabulary improvement.

Develop the ability to communicate depending on the situation, purpose, and rules involved in the activity.

$91 / $105 $104 / $120 $91 / $105 $104 / $120

California Gymnastics Staff

Beginning and intermediate gymnastics and tumbling, designed to develop strength, flexibilty, 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. Strength and flexibility exercises are also introduced with fun and challenging games. No jeans, dresses, loose clothing.

Location: Community Center Room 9B No class: 11/21

Location: Community Center, Kindergym Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12916 12917

4:00 pm–4:45 pm 4:00 pm–4:45 pm

12246 12247

4:15 pm–5:00 pm 4:15 pm–5:00 pm

Sep 19–Oct 24 W Nov 7–Dec 19 W

$80 / $92 $80 / $92

Sep 11–Oct 23 Tu Oct 30–Dec 18 Tu

$91 / $105 $104 / $120

16

Youth

Register Online:

www.cityoforinda.org

Kindergym: Plus

Ages 1–18M

Alice Croft

Ages 2.5–4Y

Kelly Gooding

A parent/child class (child up to 18 months). 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.

A parent/child class. 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 informatoin sheet must be completed prior to participation.

Location: Community Center, Kindergym No class: 11/22–11/23

Location: Community Center, Kindergym No class: 11/12, 11/19, 11/21

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12269 12270 12271 12599

10:20 am–11:00 am 10:20 am–11:00 am 9:30 am–10:10 am 9:30 am–10:10 am

12272 12273 12274 12714

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

Sep 13–Oct 25 Nov 8–Dec 20 Sep 14–Oct 26 Nov 9–Dec 21

Th Th F F

$78 / $90 $68 / $77 $78 / $90 $68 / $77

Kindergym Ages 1–3Y

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

A parent/child class. Much of a child’s early learning comes through physical activity. This program offers range-of-movement exploration activites where a child can climb, hang, jump, balance and bounce. In this healthy environment, the parent offers positive, encouraging, and helpful feedback. A skilled staff member is always on hand to assist. Equipment is rearranged each week to provide a new challenge. Parents are required to have infants in packs. Siblings are only allowed 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 participation, a Hold Harmless form and information sheet must be completed.

Location: Community Center, Kindergym No class: 11/12, 11/19, 11/21–11/23

Sep 10–Oct 22 Oct 29–Dec 17 Sep 12–Oct 24 Nov 7–Dec 19

M M W W

$78 / $90 $68 / $77 $78 / $90 $68 / $77

Self-Defense Self Defense: Aiki Jujitsu

Youth/Teen

Ages 7–17Y 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: 10/6, 11/12, 11/24 Beginning/Intermediate (7–12 years)

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12261 12262 12263 12264 12265 12266 12267 12268

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

12314 12315 12318 12319

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

Sep 10–Oct 22 Sep 12–Oct 24 Sep 13–Oct 25 Sep 14–Oct 26 Oct 29–Dec 17 Nov 7–Dec 19 Nov 8–Dec 20 Nov 9–Dec 21

M W Th F M W Th F

$78 / $90 $78 / $90 $78 / $90 $78 / $90 $68 / $77 $68 / $77 $68 / $77 $68 / $77

Sep 10–Oct 29 Nov 5–Dec 17 Sep 8–Oct 27 Nov 3–Dec 22

M M Sa Sa

$102 / $117 $72 / $83 $84 / $97 $84 / $97

Advanced (12–17 years) Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12316 12317

7:00 pm–8:00 pm 7:00 pm–8:00 pm

Sep 10–Oct 29 M Nov 5–Dec 17 M

$102 / $117 $72 / $83

Youth Classes | Gymnastics, Martial Arts

Kindergym: Crawlers

Teens (12–17 years) Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12320 12321

10:15 am–11:15 am 10:15 am–11:15 am

Sep 8–Oct 27 Sa Nov 3–Dec 22 Sa

$84 / $97 $84 / $97

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Youth

Music Classes

Percussion Program Ages 6–11Y

Guitar Ages 6–11Y

Nusku Arts

Stand up and be a true guitar hero in the Strike a Chord Rock Guitar class. Learn chords, licks, riffs, and all the tools you need to play your favorite songs. Fun activities are a regular part of the class, and best of all you don’t need to buy a guitar because they are provided with the program! For new and continuing students.

Barcode Dates Day

12301

Time Res/Non

Sep 17–Nov 5 M

$131 / $151

Kindermusik Ages 1M–4Y

Kindermusik with Miss Lindsay & Friends

Location: Community Center, Room 8 No class: 11/12, 11/19 Kindermusik Village for Babies: Zoom Buggy (1–17 months)

Youth Classes | Music, Theater

Zoom around the world of motion with your baby as we explore songs, instruments, dancing, and stories all about being on the go! Each Kindermusik class helps babies develop an early appreciation—and accelerated aptitude—for language, movement, and music. Voted Best Music Class 2012! To learn more about Kindermusik, visit www.eastbaykindermusik.com. A $35 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. This is a parent-participation class. No unenrolled siblings allowed.

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12292

9:15 am–10:00 am

Sep 17–Nov 5

M

$144 / $166

Kindermusik: Wiggle & Grow (18 months–3.5 years)

Celebrate the unique joys of your growing child through music!

Each week, you’ll sing, dance, and play instruments together while your child practices a variety of abilities like motor skills, turn-taking, social skills, and active listening. Voted Best Music Class 2012! To learn more about Kindermusik, visit www.eastbaykindermusik.com. A $30 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. This is a parent-participation class. No unenrolled siblings, please.

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12293

10:15 am–11:00 am

Sep 17–Dec 10 M

Nusku Arts

Get loose and make some noise in this hands-on percussion class. Students will have a great time learning rhythm, playing drums, and working together as an ensemble. Percussive Games and fun activities are always incorporated in class time.

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12903

3:40 pm–4:40 pm

Sep 18–Nov 6

Tu

$131 / $151

Orinda Youth Theater Musical Theater: Introduction Ages 4–6Y

Kids ’N Dance Staff

Musical theater comes to life through a series of fun and engaging scenes. This supportive environment allows young children to develop their courage to act, sing, and dance in front of an audience. Level of challenge fits the needs of the group so this introduction to musical theater is a positive experience for all. Each class includes acting, improvisational games, creative movement, singing, and scene rehearsals with costumes and props. The last class includes a presentation of their show.

Location: Library, Garden Room No class: 11/22 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12365

12:20 pm–1:05 pm

Sep 13–Oct 18 Th

$73 / $84

Location: Community Center, Room 6 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12366

12:20 pm–1:05 pm

Oct 25–Dec 6

Th

$73 / $84

$198 / $228

Kindermusik: Wiggle & Grow with Siblings (1 month–4 years)

Celebrate the unique joys of your growing child through music!

Each week, you’ll sing, dance, and play instruments together while your little ones practice a variety of abilities like motor skills, turn-taking, social skills, and active listening. Voted Best Music Class 2012! To learn more, visit www.eastbaykindermusik.com.

A $30 supply fee per family is payable to the instructor at the first class. This is a parent-participation class. Babies 10 months and younger attend free with a sibling that is enrolled!

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12586

11:15 am–12:00 pm

Sep 17–Dec 10 M

$198 / $228

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Musical Theater

Aristocrats Kids ’N Dance Staff

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 1-1/2 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 (or pay a $60 opt out fee). 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.

Wizard of Oz

Youth/Teen

Ages 6–14Y

Kids ’N Dance Staff

Self-esteem skyrockets as members learn to develop character, vocal technique, presentation, and dance skills.

Ages 4–8Y

Location: Library, Gallery Room Barcode Dates Day

12370

Nov 19–21

Ages 4–8Y

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

4:35 pm–5:35 pm

$175 / $201

Barcode Dates Day

Play lasts approx. 1.5 hours and has about 10–12 songs. Dress rehearsal: 11/26, 5:30–7:30 pm. Show: 12/1, 7:15 pm.

Location: Library, Garden Room No class: 11/12, 11/19

Kids ’N Dance Staff

Children will work on an abbreviated version of the musical to perform on stage, and will learn dances, projection techniques, stage directions, performance skills. Children do not have to know how to read. They will perform on stage! Show: 1/4, 11:00 am.

Location: Library, Gallery Room 12654

Jan 2–4

Time Res/Non

W–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Time Res/Non

12368

4:45 pm–6:00 pm

$250 / $288

Kids ’N Dance Staff

Self-esteem skyrockets as members learn to develop character, vocal technique, presentation, and dance skills. Play is approx.

40 minutes and has about 4–6 songs. Show: 11/21, 5:00 pm.

Ages 8–14 years

Location: Library, Garden Room

Play lasts approximately 1.5 hours and has about 10–12 songs.

Dress rehearsal: 11/30, 6:00–8:00 pm. Show: 12/1, 5:00 pm.

Barcode Dates Day

12655

Nov 19–21

Location: Community Center, Room 6 No class: 11/22

Grease

Barcode Dates Day

Ages 7–12Y

12369

Sep 13–Nov 29 Th

Time Res/Non

5:40 pm–6:40 pm

$250 / $288

$135 / $155

Mary Poppins Ages 7–12Y

Barcode Dates Day

Sep 10–Nov 26 M

Time Res/Non

12372 Sep 13–Nov 29 Th 3:40 pm–4:30 pm $175 / $201 Dress rehearsal: 11/29, 3:30–4:30 pm. Show: 12/1, approx. 12:00 pm.

Barcode Dates Day

Ages 8–14 years

Time Res/Non

12371 Sep 10–Nov 26 M 3:45 pm–4:35 pm $175 / $201 Dress rehearsal: 11/26, 3:30–5:00 pm. Show: 12/1, 10:30 am.

Ages 4–8Y

Sep 13–Nov 29 Th

Kids ’N Dance Staff

Location: Library, Garden Room No class: 11/12, 11/19, 11/22

Annie

12367

$180 / $207

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

Play lasts approximately 40 minutes and has about 4–6 songs.

Dress rehearsal: 11/29, 4:40–6:40 pm. Show: 12/1, 2:30 pm.

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

M–W 9:00 am–1:00 pm

Little Mermaid

Ages 6–10 years

Location: Community Center, Room 6 No class: 11/22

Kids ’N Dance Staff

Children will work on an abbreviated version of the musical to perform on stage, and will learn dances, projection techniques, stage directions, performance skills. Children do not have to know how to read. They will perform on stage! Show: 11/21, 12:00 pm.

Youth Classes | Theater

Ages 4–12Y

Time Res/Non

M–W 9:00 am–3:30 pm

$250 / $287

Kids ’N Dance Staff

Self-esteem skyrockets as members learn to develop character, vocal technique, presentation, and dance skills. Play is approx.

40 minutes and has about 4–6 songs. Show: 1/4, 5:00 pm.

Location: Library, Garden Room Barcode Dates Day

12656

Jan 2–4

Time Res/Non

W–F 1:00 pm–5:00 pm

$180 / $207

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Science Classes Mad Science Camps Ages 3.5–10Y

Mad Science of Mt. Diablo Staff

Future Geniuses (3.5–5.5 years)

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 Barcode Dates Day

12281

Nov 19–21

Time Res/Non

M–W 9:00 am–12:00 pm

$125 / $144

Location: Community Center, Room 3 Barcode Dates Day

12282

Dec 26–28

Time Res/Non

W–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm

$125 / $144

My First Lab (3.5–5.5 years)

Youth Classes | Science

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 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.

Playwell—Lego® Camps Ages 5–12Y

Play-Well Teknologies Staff

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.

Engineering & Pre-Engineering with LEGO®

Design and build motorized machines, catapults, pyramids, demolition derby cars, truss and suspension bridges, buildings, and other constructions. Explore concepts in physics, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, and architecture while playing with your favorite creations. Returning students will work on new projects and challenges.

Location: Community Center, Room 10

Location: Community Center, Room 3

Barcode Dates Day

Ages 5–10 years Barcode Dates Day

12285

Dec 17–21

Time Res/Non

M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm

$205 / $236

Location: Community Center, Room 5 Barcode Dates Day

12286

Jan 2–4

Time Res/Non

W–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm

$125 / $144

Crazy Chemistry (6–10 years)

Explore and create exciting chemical reactions, make colorful concoctions and bubbling brews. Amaze yourself with magical temperature changing baggie science or disappearing ghost crystals. Study the chemistry involved in not-so-simple things like chalk and soap, and even experiment with the chemistry used by artists, spies, and detectives. Chemists bring home a project each day!

Location: Community Center, Room 5 Barcode Dates Day

12915

Jan 2–4

Time Res/Non

W–F 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

$125 / $144

12739 12888

Jan 2–4 Jan 2–4

Time Res/Non

W–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm W–F 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

$140 / $161 $140 / $161

Jedi Engineering with LEGO®

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 Ages 5–10 years Barcode Dates Day

12312

Nov 19–21

Ages 5–12 years Barcode Dates Day

12740

Dec 26–28

Time Res/Non

M–W 9:00 am–12:00 pm

$140 / $161

Time Res/Non

W–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm

$140 / $161

Jedi Master Engineering with Lego® Location: Community Center, Room 9 Ages 7–12 years Barcode Dates Day

12887

Nov 19–21

Time Res/Non

M–W 1:00 pm –4:00 pm

$140 / $161

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Academic and College Prep

Sports Youth/Teen

All Ages

Albert Lee

SAT I Prep

While there are no secrets to getting a perfect SAT score, we cover the format and key strategies in the test, and give students plenty of practice to put the strategies in action. We try to keep as simple as possible, but the tips and strategies have proven to be helpful for students of all levels.. Additional $25 material fee to instructor first day of class for textbook.

Location: Community Center, Room 7 No class: 10/6 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12145

9:00 am–11:00 am

Sep 15–Oct 20 Sa

$270 / $311

Soccer: Tots (Classes) Ages 3–5Y

Skyhawks Staff

This class introduces basic soccer instruction for boys and girls.

Learn basic ball handling skills and soccer fundamentals. Classes take place at the Orinda Community Center Park and most classes are moved indoors when raining.

Location: Community Center Park No class: 10/31, 11/12, 11/19–11/24 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12322 12657 12658 12659 12660

Sep 10–Oct 22 Sep 10–Oct 22 Sep 10–Oct 22 Sep 10–Oct 22 Sep 10–Oct 22

M M M M M

9:30 am–10:10 am 1:15 pm–1:55 pm 2:10 pm–2:50 pm 3:00 pm–3:40 pm 3:45 pm–4:25 pm

$82 / $94 $82 / $94 $82 / $94 $82 / $94 $82 / $94

12661 12662 12663 12664

Sep 11–Oct 23 Sep 11–Oct 23 Sep 11–Oct 23 Sep 11–Oct 23

Tu Tu Tu Tu

11:10 am–11:50 am 1:00 pm–1:40 pm 3:00 pm–3:40 pm 3:45 pm–4:25 pm

$82 / $94 $82 / $94 $82 / $94 $82 / $94

12665 12666 12667

Sep 12–Oct 24 W Sep 12–Oct 24 W Sep 12–Oct 24 W

9:30 am–10:10 am 3:00 pm–3:40 pm 3:45 pm–4:25 pm

$82 / $94 $82 / $94 $82 / $94

12668 12669

Sep 13–Oct 25 Th Sep 13–Oct 25 Th

10:30 am–11:10 am 11:15 am–11:55 am

$82 / $94 $82 / $94

12670 12671 12672

Sep 15–Oct 27 Sa Sep 15–Oct 27 Sa Sep 15–Oct 27 Sa

9:30 am–10:10 am 10:15 am–10:55 am 11:00 am–11:40 am

$82 / $94 $82 / $94 $82 / $94

12673 12674 12675 12676 12677

Oct 29–Dec 17 Oct 29–Dec 17 Oct 29–Dec 17 Oct 29–Dec 17 Oct 29–Dec 17

M M M M M

9:30 am–10:10 am 1:15 pm–1:55 pm 2:10 pm–2:50 pm 3:00 pm–3:40 pm 3:45 pm–4:25 pm

$71 / $82 $71 / $82 $71 / $82 $71 / $82 $71 / $82

12678 12679 12680 12681

Oct 30–Dec 18 Oct 30–Dec 18 Oct 30–Dec 18 Oct 30–Dec 18

Tu Tu Tu Tu

11:10 am–11:50 am 1:00 pm–1:40 pm 3:00 pm–3:40 pm 3:45 pm–4:25 pm

$82 / $94 $82 / $94 $82 / $94 $82 / $94

12682 12683 12684

Nov 7–Dec 19 W Nov 7–Dec 19 W Nov 7–Dec 19 W

9:30 am–10:10 am 3:00 pm–3:40 pm 3:45 pm–4:25 pm

$71 / $82 $71 / $82 $71 / $82

12685 12686

Nov 1–Dec 20 Th Nov 1–Dec 20 Th

10:30 am–11:10 am 11:15 am–11:55 am

$82 / $94 $82 / $94

12687 12688 12689

Nov 3–Dec 15 Sa Nov 3–Dec 15 Sa Nov 3–Dec 15 Sa

9:30 am–10:10 am 10:15 am–10:55 am 11:00 am–11:40 am

$71 / $82 $71 / $82 $71 / $82

12717 12718

Sep 10–Oct 22 M Oct 29–Dec 17 M

10:15 am–10:55 am 10:15 am–10:55 am

$82 / $94 $71 / $82

Youth & Teen | Special Interest, Sports

Special Interest

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Sports (Multi-Sports) Camps Ages 4–12Y

Tennis: Classes Skyhawks Staff

Mini-Hawks: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer (4–7 Years)

This very popular Mini-Hawk program helps young children explore sports in a day camp setting. There is no pressure, just lots of fun, while these young athletes participate in unique Skyhawks games. Staff is trained to meet the needs of young children.

Location: Wilder Park, Field 1 Barcode Dates Day

12333 12788 12789

Nov 19–21 Dec 26–28 Jan 2–4

Time Res/Non

M–W 9:00 am–12:00 pm W–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm W–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm

$105 / $121 $105 / $121 $105 / $121

Sports Camp: Skyhawks Camp (6–12 years)

John Fogli, Ron Noon

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, basic strokes, while emphasizing having fun. More advanced skills and techniques are covered for older and more advanced students. In the 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: 10/8, 10/31, 11/12, 11/19–11/24 Instructor: John Fogli Barcode Ages Dates Day Time Res/Non

Multi-Sports Camp is designed to introduce athletes to soccer, baseball, basketball, and flag football in one camp. Sport sampling allows them to learn different skills, have fun, and begin to formulate their passion for a particular sport. All participants receive a t-shirt and merit award. Equipment: Wear appropriate clothing and running shoes. Bring shin guards, baseball glove, water bottle, snack, and lunch.

12109 12110 12111 12112 12113 12121 12122

Location: Wagner Ranch, Gym

Instructor: Ron Noon Barcode Ages Dates Day Time Res/Non

Full Day Barcode Dates Day

12337 12786 12787

Nov 19–21 Dec 26–28 Jan 2–4

Time Res/Non

M–W 9:00 am–3:00 pm W–F 9:00 am–3:00 pm W–F 9:00 am–3:00 pm

$155 / $178 $155 / $178 $155 / $178

Half Day Barcode Dates Day

Youth Classes | Sports

Youth/Teen

Ages 5–13Y

12743 12744 12745

Nov 19–21 Dec 26–28 Jan 2–4

Time Res/Non

M–W 9:00 am–12:00 pm W–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm W–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm

$105 / $121 $105 / $121 $105 / $121

12114 12115 12116 12117 12693 12694 12695 12123 12124 12125

5–7 Sep 10–Dec 3 6–8 Sep 10–Dec 3 9–14 Sep 10–Dec 3 6–10 Sep 12–Oct 24 10–15 Sep 12–Oct 24 6–10 Nov 7–Dec 19 10–15 Nov 7–Dec 19

4–6 4–7 8–13 4–7 4–7 6–10 6–10 4–6 4–7 8–13

Sep 13–Oct 25 Sep 13–Oct 25 Sep 13–Oct 25 Sep 15–Oct 27 Nov 3–Dec 15 Nov 3–Dec 15 Sep 15–Oct 27 Nov 1–Dec 13 Nov 1–Dec 13 Nov 1–Dec 13

M M M W W W W

Th Th Th Sa Sa Sa Sa Th Th Th

4:00 pm–4:40 pm 4:45 pm–5:25 pm 5:30 pm–6:20 pm 4:40 pm–5:20 pm 5:25 pm–6:15 pm 4:40 pm–5:20 pm 5:25 pm–6:15 pm

2:30 pm–3:10 pm 3:15 pm–3:55 pm 4:00 pm–4:50 pm 10:30 am–11:10 am 10:30 am–11:10 am 11:15 am–11:55 am 11:15 am–11:55 am 2:30 pm–3:10 pm 3:15 pm–3:55 pm 4:00 pm–4:50 pm

$188 / $216 $188 / $216 $188 / $216 $128 / $146 $128 / $146 $110 / $126 $110 / $126

$128 / $146 $128 / $146 $128 / $146 $128 / $146 $110 / $126 $110 / $126 $128 / $146 $110 / $126 $110 / $126 $110 / $126

Tennis: Private Lessons Call 254-2445 to arrange.

Rates (1 person):

1/2-hour: $40(Res) / $46(Non) 1-hour: $60(Res) / $69(Non) Rates—Series of 5 Lessons (1 person):

5: 1/2-hour lessons: $160(Res) / $184(Non) 5: 1-hour lessons: $260(Res) / $293(Non)

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Orinda Youth Water Polo: An Introduction to Water Polo Ages 5–14Y

Youth/Teen

Noel Murphy Water Polo

The Orinda Water Polo program is designed to teach the fundamentals of water polo and work on skill development with the emphasis on having fun and learning the sport through teamwork. We are happy to announce the return of Program Director & Head Coach, Noel Murphy. Noel has many years of experience coaching and playing water polo. He played on one of Cal’s NCAA Water Polo Championship teams. Coach Murphy utilizes the help of selected and former players of local clubs and high school teams to teach and coach in the program.

Location: Miramonte Pool Dates Day

Time Res/Non

9/9–10/21

5:00 pm–6:00 pm

Su

$140 / $150

Orinda Youth Flag Football Ages 6–11Y

Skyhawks

Youth & Teen: Leagues Orinda Youth Soccer for Boys & Girls Grades Pre-K–8 Welcome to the Orinda Youth Fall Soccer 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 soccer in a fun, instructional, team orientated, and positive environment. Teams have one practice during the week and one game on the weekend. Each player receives a uniform!

Playing Season: Late August/Early September–October Divisions: Separate Boys & Girls Divisions Pre-K / K, 1 & 2, 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 7 & 8

Locations: Local School and City fields Fee: $170(Res) / $196(Non) Volunteer to be coach or assistant coach!

Such great rewards!

Divisions: 6–8 years & 9–11 years Divisions are divided age appropriately and are dependent on numbers/ages of players registered.

Location: Wilder Field Ages Dates Day

Time Res/Non

6-8 9–11

2:00 pm–3:30 pm 3:30 pm–5:00 pm

9/16–11/18 9/16–11/18

Su Su

$140 / $150 $140 / $150

Tot Basketball Ages 4–5.5Y

Wee Hoop

Introduce your child to the sport of basketball in a safe, fun, and age-appropriate environment. Wee Hoop places an emphasis on developing basketball skills and learning basic rules of the game.

The activities in this class encourage teamwork and new friendships. Participants are required to bring a size 3 basketball. Balls will also be available for purchase for $7 at the first class.

Youth Classes | Leagues

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 still development and the next six weeks include 45 minutes of practice, followed by a 45 minute game. This program is taught by Skyhawks staff.

Location: Orinda Community Center, Room 9a/9b Dates Day

Time Res/Non

9/29–11/3 9/29–11/3 9/29–11/3

9:30 am–10:15 am 10:15 am–11:00 am 11:00 am–11:45 am

Sa Sa Sa

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

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Youth

Orinda Youth Basketball: Developmental League 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. 8 weeks total.

Each player receives a T-Shirt. Practices and games are one hour.

Dates: 1/7–3/2 Times:

Kindergarten Boys: 9:00 am–10:00 am 1st Grade Boys: 10:15 am–11:15 am K/1st Grade Girls: 11:30 am–12:30 pm Location: Sleepy Hollow Gym Fee: Early Registration (received on or before 11/10):

$135(Res) / $156(Non)

Registration Fee (received after 11/10):

$160(Res) / $184(Non)

Orinda Youth Basketball League

Youth & Teen | Leagues, Activities

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 orientated, and positive environment. Teams have one practice and one game per week for eight weeks. Each player receives a uniform.

Dates: 1/12–3/2 Divisions: 2nd–3rd Grade Boys / 2nd–3rd Grade Girls

4th–5th Grade Boys / 4th–5th Grade Girls Times: Practices and games are about an hour and are scheduled

during the week between 5:00 pm–7:00 pm. Eight games total.

Locations: Sleepy Hollow, Orinda Intermediate, Del Rey, and Glorietta School Gyms Fee: Early Registration (received on or before 12/1):

$170(Res) / $196(Non)

Registration Fee (received after 12/1):

$195(Res) / $224(Non)

Youth & Teen: Activities Friday Night Out: Teens!

Youth/Teen

Grades 6–8 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.

Location: Orinda Intermediate School (OIA) Gym Glow in the Dark Capture the Flag

Experience capture the flag like never before. Participants work in teams to retrieve the opposition’s flag and bring it back to their base; with only a slight glow to guide them!

Date Day

Time Res/Non

10/19

7:00 pm–9:00 pm

F

$20 / $23

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.

Date Day

Time Res/Non

12/7

7:00 pm–9:00 pm

F

$20 / $23

Coming in Winter!

Open Gym Basketball

Youth/Teen

Grades 6–8 Coach and Assistant Coach Volunteers We need your help and invite you to be a part of this experience by becoming a coach or assistant coach. Watch them develop sportsmanship, improve their skills, make new friends and have fun. All coaches are required to have a Live Scan (fingerprinting) done. If interested in coaching, please indicate on the back of your child’s registration form, call (925) 253-4204, or email tfaulk@cityoforinda.com..

Come and play basketball during open gym to improve your game, gain experience, test your skills against similar competition, get some exercise, and meet new people or to just have fun. Gym is split into two courts, with one dedicated to recreational players and one for competitive players (grades 6-8) and during the High School Drop-in times one court is dedicated to Frosh/JV players and one court is for Varsity players. teams are randomly created by staff depending on the number of participants. Then players participate in games of 10 minutes, winner stays on the court.

Location: Wagner Ranch Gym Grades Dates Day

Time Res/Non (per visit)

6th–8th 2/23–3/23 Su 9th–12th 3/10–4/14* Su *No gym during Spring Break

4:00 pm–5:00 pm 7:15 pm–9:15 pm

$5 / $6 $5 / $6

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Art Classes

Life Drawing: Live Model Ages 18Y and up

Ages 18Y and up

Hilary Mills Lambert

Acrylic & Oil Painting Studio

Explore the exciting possibilities of oil and acrylic painting.

Hilary has a ‘hands-on’ approach to teaching that involves her technique and knowledge, yet is focused on the needs of the individual student. Various techniques for strengthening composition, color mixing, and brush handling will be discussed. Demonstrations and critiques will be supplemented by individual assistance. Beginners welcome. Supply list: brushes, turpenoid, apron, plastic bag, paper towels, paints, palette tray, canvas, and an easel (if you have one).

Location: Community Center, Room 10 No class: 11/22

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12434

7:30 pm–9:30 pm

Sep 10–Oct 29 M

Time Res/Non

12746 12747

12:30 pm–3:30 pm 12:30 pm–3:30 pm

$82 / $94 $82 / $94

Drawing Course the French Academy Way

This class is preparation for drawing & painting the figure and still life. This class is designed to guide the beginner, and inspire the experienced artist in a time-honored process that yields amazing results. The Lanteri Book, Modelling and Sculpting the Human Figure, has basic clay human forms that students create in order to understand 3-dimensional form. Through exercises from Planes of the Head, an understanding of light and its effect on planes in space is accomplished. Hilary will lecture and demonstrate the foundation skills of measuring, proportion, anatomical landmarks, line and values. Hilary will be utilizing Drawing Course by Charles Bargue. Photoshop will be used as well to assist in understanding measuring and values. This process of drawing sets up great habits for the other class offered in Orinda, Painting with Oils and Acrylics.

$138 / $158

Oil Painting at Regional Sites: Outdoor Landscape Ages 18Y and up

Barcode Dates Day

Sep 20–Oct 25 Th Nov 1–Dec 13 Th

Location: Community Center, Room 10 No class: 9/17

John Finger

Class covers technique, color, composition, and theory.

Intermediate–Advanced. Class covers technique, color, composition, and theory of plein air painting with demonstrations and critiques. Participants travel on own, or carpool with other class members, from 10–50 miles to the painting locations around the Bay Area. Class focuses on oil, but watercolor, acrylic and pastel are encouraged. All skill levels welcome. Meet at the first location indicated on the handout that is mailed after registering.

Location: Various Regional Sites No class: 11/21 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12548

10:30 am–1:30 pm

Sep 19–Dec 12 W

$174 / $200

Figure Painting & Drawing Ages 18Y and up

Norm Nicholson

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

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, and assists in developing a sense of pictorial composition, style, use of various mediums, etc. Length of poses varies from 20 minutes to one pose each session.

12748 12749

9:00 am–12:00 pm 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Location: Community Center, Room 9 No class: 11/20

Location: Community Center, Room 10 No class: 11/22 Sep 20–Oct 25 Th Nov 1–Dec 13 Th

$120 / $132 $120 / $132

Clay: Beginning Ages 18Y and up Learn essential hand building skills (coil, slab, pinch pot) to make creative projects for your home or for holiday gifts. Past artists have made projects such as flower vases, coil pots, dipping bowls, lanterns, and other creative sculptures. Artists are welcome to bring their own ideas into class. All projects are created, glazed and fired, as part of the class. No prior clay experience necessary. Restore yourself and join us on Wednesdays!

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12898

6:15 pm–7:30 pm

Sep 12–Oct 24 W

$140 / $161

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12482

9:00 am–12:00 pm

Sep 11–Dec 11 Tu

$182 / $208

Adult Classes | Art

Acrylic, Oil and Drawing

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 models vary poses.

Any dry medium or water-soluble paints may be used.

Professional model fee included.

Japanese Brush Painting Ages 18Y and up

Shirley Miller

Learn this fascinating free style of painting. Course covers basic elements of brush painting, fundamental strokes, discipline essential to the practice of Sumi-e, and subject matter such as: flowers, landscape, birds, animals. Open to all levels. Supply list available at first class. $5 lab fee payable to instructor.

Location: Community Center, Room 10 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12560

9:00 am–12:00 pm

Sep 14–Nov 16 F

$135 / $155

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Adult

Watercolor I/II Ages 18Y and up

Joan Dougherty

Beginner–Intermediate

Join our watercolor class and learn how easy and fun painting can be. Paint to classical music while tuning up your senses. The first class consists of a demonstration, discussion of supplies, and class goals.

Location: Community Center, Room 6 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12526 12609

7:00 pm–9:00 pm 7:00 pm–9:00 pm

Sep 11–Oct 23 Tu Oct 30–Dec 18 Tu

$88 / $102 $101 / $116

Watercolor II Ages 18Y and up

Joan Dougherty

This class is designed for students already familiar with watercolor. Focus is on composition and color. Work with artist Joan Dougherty as we paint in class with some homework assigned. Students learn different techniques and are encouraged to develop their own style.

Location: Community Center, Room 6 No class: 11/12, 11/19 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12527

1:15 pm–3:45 pm

Sep 12–Dec 12 W

$175 / $201

Watercolor II Ages 18Y and up

Susan McAllister

Adult Classes | Art

Intermediate–Advanced

Watercolor I Ages 18Y and up

Susan McAllister

Beginner–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.

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 6 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12615 12616

1:15 pm–3:15 pm 1:15 pm–3:15 pm

Sep 17–Oct 22 M Oct 29–Dec 17 M

$78 / $90 $78 / $90

Location: Community Center, Room 3 No class: 11/12, 11/19 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12528 12612 12613 12614

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

Sep 17–Oct 22 Sep 17–Oct 22 Oct 29–Dec 17 Oct 29–Dec 17

M M M M

$78 / $90 $78 / $90 $78 / $90 $78 / $90

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Arts & Crafts

Rusty Bridge: Club Plus Ages 18Y and up

Creative Flower Arrangement: Ikebana Ages 18Y and up

Soho Sakai

Learn and develop creative self-expression of beauty and harmony through flower arrangements using common and unusual flowers.

Students make arrangements using materials brought to class.

Imaginative use of enhancing materials and containers adds to arrangements. Individual assistance and demonstrations available during class. Additional lab fee payable to instructor is required.

Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12558

1:00 pm–4:00 pm

Sep 10–Dec 3

M

Carol Griffin

Advanced Beginner. This class emphasizes supervised play, and is also useful for rusty players to update their game. The series begins with a complete review of bidding and is followed by an introduction to preemptive and slam bidding, the Stayman convention, and opening leads against NT versus suit contacts, and the distinction between forcing and non-forcing bids. Many hands to play! Workbook for approximately $10 is available from instructor.

Location: Community Center, Room 7 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12441

7:00 pm–9:00 pm

Sep 27–Dec 20 Th

$118 / $135

$180 / $207

Location: Community Center, Room 9 No class: 11/6, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4 tables will be open for practice

Beginning through advanced classes. Carol Griffin is an accredited ABTA ‘Master’ teacher and Silver Life Master player who loves the game and teaching. Michael Gosnell will be teaching the Beginner Club Class, is a bridge partner of Carol Griffin, a Silver Life master, and accredited ACBL teacher.

Time Res/Non

12442

10:00 am–12:00 pm

Sep 25–Dec 18 Tu

$118 / $135

Rusty Bridge: Club Plus, Part 2 Ages 18Y and up

Carol Griffin

This class continues with an introduction to weak two bids, artificial 2 club openings and responses, preemptive bidding, what is and is not a forcing bid, and identifying and practicing bidding in the balancing seat. Many hands to play!

Location: Community Center, Room 7

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. 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.

Location: Community Center, Room 7 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12439

3:15 pm–5:15 pm

Sep 27–Oct 25 Th

Barcode Dates Day

$66 / $75

Beginner Bridge: Club Series Ages 18Y and up

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. $20 is available from instructor.

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12444

7:00 pm–9:00 pm

Sep 27–Dec 20 Th

$118 / $135

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 No class: 11/7, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5 tables will be open for practice Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12443

1:00 pm–3:00 pm

Sep 26–Dec 19 W

$118 / $135

Adult Classes | ArtS & Crafts, Bridge

Bridge Classes

Location: Community Center, Room 7 No class: 11/12, 11/19 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12440

10:00 am–12:00 pm

Sep 24–Dec 10 M

Location: Community Center, Room 9 Barcode Dates Day

$118 / $135

Time Res/Non

12449 Sep 11–Nov 13 Tu* 6:30 pm–8:30 pm *Note change of day from Monday to Tuesday.

$118 / $135

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Adult

Competitive Bidding

End Plays

Ages 18Y and up

Carol Griffin

Carol Griffin

Intermediate–Advanced. Learn the techniques involved in using an End Play. An End Play is throwing an opponent in at a particular time when he/she 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 7

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12802

10:00 am–12:00 pm

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12445

1:00 pm–3:00 pm

Sep 27–Oct 25 Th

$66 / $75

Ages 18Y and up

Carol Griffin

Experienced Players/Intermediate–Advanced. Modern Bidding Conventions, Part 1, covers a selection of bidding conventions such as Stayman, Jacoby Transfers, Negative Doubles, Michael’s Overcalls, Unusual NT bids, and Roman Keycard Blackwood.

These are pre-dealt hands to play that relate to the Conventions discussed in class.

Location: Community Center, Room 7 No class: 11/7 tables open for practice Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12446 Sep 26–Nov 14 W

10:00 am–12:00 pm

$93 / $98

Weak Twos & 2 Clubs Opening Ages 18Y and up

Carol Griffin

Intermediate. This course is a complete overview of a previously popular bidding system that is once again being used by today’s players. We cover mini-preemptive opening bids or overcalls bids of 2-,2’, 2-, and the response system. We also cover how to show and respond to the infrequent strong hand, when one is lucky enough to hold one! As always, there are many hands in class to practice our new-found system!

Location: Community Center, Room 7 No class: 11/8 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12451

1:00 pm–3:00 pm

Nov 1–15

Th

$25 / $29

Heart Series, Part 1: Defense Ages 18Y and up

Location: Community Center, Room 7 Dec 12–19

W

$25 / $29

Signals & Discards Ages 18Y and up

Conventions Workshop, Part 1

Adult Classes | Bridge

Ages 18Y and up

Have you ever wondered what to do when the opponent bids your suit, has taken away your opening bid, or stolen your bidding room? Interference can be a nuisance that sometimes can be taken advantage of in bidding. Come learn how to handle these pesky opponents. Do you know the difference between: Pts Oppt. You 1S (2H) 3S vs Pts Oppt. You 1S (2H)3H? Come and find out!

Carol Griffin

Intermediate–Advanced. This course demonstrates three kinds of signals: attitude, count, and suit preference. Also emphasized is 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 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12817

1:00 pm–3:00 pm

Dec 13–20

Th

$25 / $29

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 • No partner necessary • Welcoming cup of coffee • No MONSTERS allowed!

• ACBL Sanction Game • Offered year-round (except holidays and special events); No meeting 12/25, 1/1.

Newplicate: 0-500 pts

Tuesdays, 12:30 pm–approx. 4:00 pm Game starts promptly at 1:00 pm Fees: $10 per Tuesday

Carol Griffin

Advanced Beginner. The Heart Series concentrates on signals, defensive bidding and play, encompasses leads against NT and suit contracts, and second and third hand play. Every other class is entirely devoted to playing hands that demonstrate the lesson from the previous week. Prerequisite: Club, Club Plus (Rusty Bridge), Diamond, and the Diamond Plus Series or the player must be very comfortable with bidding and play of the hand.

Workbook for approximately $18 is available from instructor.

Drop-in Bridge Thursdays, 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Just shuffle and play in a friendly atmosphere.

Carol is available for advice whenever you need her.

No partner is necessary. $10 fee.

Location: Community Center, Room 7 No class: 11/7, 11/21, 11/28, 11/5 tables open for practice Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12798

3:15 pm–5:15 pm

Sep 26–Dec 19 W

$118 / $135

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Excel—Next Step

Become proficient and improve the way you use powerful tools to analyze and communicate data. Discover how to quickly and efficiently apply automatic styles, wrap text, merge and center cells, to freeze and unfreeze columns and rows, and create custom charts. Additional lab and take-home manual fee of $20 payable to instructor at first class.

Location: Community Center, Room 5 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12457

10:00 am–12:00 pm

Oct 10

W

$46 / $53

Beginning Computers For Seniors

Tired of asking family and friends for help? We’ll begin by learning how to navigate through Windows, how to create and format documents using Microsoft Word and everything you need to know about email. Additional lab and take-home manual fee of $30 payable to instructor at first class.

Computers

Location: Community Center, Room 5

Ages 18Y and up

Lynn Pesonen

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

Digital Photo & Scanner

Learn how to organize photos and how to edit pictures with PhotoShop Elements. The concepts learned will allow you to enhance and preserve great photos. Computers and scanners provided; one person per computer. Additional lab and takehome manual fee of $30 payable to instructor at first class.

Location: Community Center, Room 5

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12458

10:00 am–12:00 pm

Oct 17–24

W

$85 / $98

PowerPoint

Learn to design and enhance your slide show presentations.

Work with presentation designs, bulleted lists, inserting photos and clip-art, apply animation effects and how to run the presentation with ease. Additional lab and take-home manual fee of $20 payable to instructor at first class.

Location: Community Center, Room 5 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12459

10:00 am–12:00 pm

Dec 19

W

$46 / $53

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

Publisher

12454

10:00 am–12:00 pm

Learn how to create holiday newsletters, invitations, flyers, cards and more. Work with a pre-designed template to modify the design and content. Additional lab and take-home manual fee of $20 payable to instructor at first class.

Nov 7–14

W

$85 / $98

Digital Photo & Shutterfly

Learn how to capture pictures from your camera, organize them into folders, and upload them to Shutterfly.com for use of their free unlimited online photo storage. With Shutterfly you can easily enhance and share photos and create your own photo books, greeting cards, calendars, and more! Additional lab and take-home manual fee of $20 payable to instructor at first class.

Location: Community Center, Room 5 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12455

10:00 am–12:00 pm

Nov 28

W

$46 / $53

Beginning Computers—Windows, Excel, Word

Tired of asking family and friends for help? We begin discussing the different parts of the computer and how to navigate Windows beginning with the Start Menu. Learn how to create spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word for word-processing. Additional lab and take-home manual fee of $30 payable to instructor at first class.

Location: Community Center, Room 5 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12460

10:00 am–12:00 pm

Dec 12

W

$46 / $53

Mail Merge—Word

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 lab and take-home manual fee of $20 payable to instructor at first class.

Adult Classes | Computers

Hands-On Computer Classes

Location: Community Center, Room 5 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12463

10:00 am–12:00 pm

Dec 5

W

$46 / $53

Location: Community Center, Room 5 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12456

10:00 am–12:00 pm

Sep 12–26

W

$125 / $144

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Adult

Cooking

Cooking: Quick & Healthy Meals from Trader Joes & Whole Foods

American Cooking: Complete Thanksgiving Dinner

Teen/Adult

Ages 15Y and up

Robert Brower

In this class, learn how to prepare a complete Thanksgiving dinner. Learn to brine, stuff, roast, and even carve, a turkey.

While the turkey roasts, we make tasty side dishes: a tangy cranberry sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, and some roasted butternut squash. We will even make some wonderful pumpkin and apple pies. Additional $10 food fee payable to instructor at first class.

Location: Community Center, Room 4 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12785

9:00 am–1:00 pm

Nov 17

Sa

$44 / $51

Cooking: Asian Ages 18Y and up

Chat Mingkwan

Dim Sum

Learn to use a variety of ingredients, seasoning secrets, techniques for filling and wrapping, and how to prepare many delicious dim sum and popular Asian snacks such as shrimp and pork dumplings, BBQ pork buns, steamed Chinese broccoli, and sesame seed balls. Bring a sharp chef’s knife, cutting board, hand towel, and beverage.

Adult Classes | Cooking, Dance

Location: Community Center, Room 4 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12466 12914

6:30 pm–9:30 pm 6:30 pm–9:30 pm

Sep 10 Nov 19

M M

$60 / $69 $60 / $69

For the holiday season, learn to make elegant and delicious hors d’oeuvres, appetizers, and snacks for the special holiday party.

Learn to mix and match ingredients and techniques from many different cuisines from around the world to present to family, friends, and loved ones. Bring a sharp chef’s knife, cutting board, beverage, and to-go box.

Location: Community Center, Room 4 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12753

6:30 pm–9:30 pm

M

$60 / $69

Sushi & Nigiri

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.

Location: Community Center, Room 4 Time Res/Non

12754

6:30 pm–9:30 pm

M

Location: Community Center, Room 4 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12755

7:00 pm–9:30 pm

Oct 11

Tu

$32 / $37

Dance Ballet I/II: Basic & Continuing

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 No class: 11/20 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12436 12758

7:30 pm–9:00 pm 7:30 pm–9:00 pm

Oct 30–Dec 18 Tu Sep 11–Oct 23 Tu

Ballet II: Intermediate & Continuing

$100 / $115 $100 / $115 Teen/Adult

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: 11/20, 11/22 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12435 12757 12437 12756

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

Sep 11–Oct 23 Oct 30–Dec 18 Sep 13–Oct 25 Nov 1–Dec 20

Tu Tu Th Th

$100 / $115 $100 / $115 $100 / $115 $100 / $115

Ballet: Class Cards Cards may be purchased at the Orinda Community Center during office hours. Valid for 60 days.

Individual Class Cards—Ballet Dance

Barcode Dates Day

Oct 29

Jamie Davidson

Want to create a healthier menu, prepare and enjoy foods that are better for you and your family? Would you like it to be simple and easy? Join our grocery tour of Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods to discover the best foods for optimal health and receive product lists, recipes, menus, and corresponding weekly grocery lists for Trader Joe’s. Special dietary issues such as gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian foods will be included.

Ages 13Y and up

Winter Holiday Hors D’oeuvres

Dec 10

Ages 18Y and up

$60 / $69

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

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Flamenco

Line Dancing

Ages 18Y and up

Alicia Zamora

Move to the exciting sound of Flamenco, the fiery Gypsy dance from Spain. The class focuses on basic techniques, strengthening exercises 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!

Location: Community Center, Room 2 Flamenco I: Beginning–Intermediate Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12484 12570

6:30 pm–7:30 pm 6:30 pm–7:30 pm

Sep 11–Oct 23 Tu Oct 30–Dec 11 Tu

$88 / $101 $88 / $101

Flamenco II: Intermediate–Advanced Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12485 12571

7:30 pm–8:30 pm 7:30 pm–8:30 pm

Sep 11–Oct 23 Tu Oct 30–Dec 11 Tu

$88 / $101 $88 / $101

Ages 18Y and up

John Trentacosti

Beginning–Easy Intermediate Line Dancing is for first-time and continuing beginners. Learn the basics so you can start to Line Dance. Expect many reviews and extra help for first-time dancers. Learn the latest and many of the old favorite dances.

Intermediate Line Dancing is a fast paced class with nonstop dancing. All grades and levels of Line Dance students are welcome, but previous experience is recommended. Learn the latest and many of the old favorite dances. Both levels: No partner required. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

Location: Community Center, Room 2 No class: 9/24, 10/1, 11/12 Beginning/Easy Intermediate Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12494 12496

6:30 pm–7:25 pm 6:30 pm–7:25 pm

Sep 10–Oct 29 M Nov 5–Dec 17 M

$48 / $55 $48 / $55

Intermediate Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12495 12497

7:30 pm–8:30 pm 7:30 pm–8:30 pm

Sep 10–Oct 29 M Nov 5–Dec 17 M

$48 / $55 $48 / $55

Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium No class: 9/25, 10/2 Beginning/Easy Intermediate Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12498 12500

9:00 am–9:55 am 9:00 am–9:55 am

Sep 4–Oct 30 Tu Nov 6–Dec 18 Tu

$56 / $64 $56 / $64

Time Res/Non

12499 12501

10:00 am–11:30 am 10:00 am–11:30 am

Sep 4–Oct 30 Tu Nov 6–Dec 18 Tu

$56 / $64 $56 / $64

Drop-in Class Fee: $13(Res) / $15(Non)

Polynesian Ages 18Y and up

Kalena Kumu 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.

Adult Classes | Dance

Intermediate Barcode Dates Day

Location: Community Center, Room 9 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12759

5:30 pm–6:30 pm

Sep 13–Oct 25 Th

$77 / $87

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Adult

Salsa

Social/Ballroom Dance

Teen/Adult

Ages 14Y and up

Tomaj Trenda

Salsa I: Beginning

Learn and have fun dancing to the hottest Latin music...fast!

Salsa takes you into the heart of the infectious Latin rhythms.

Learn timing, footwork, lead/follow patterns, and styling. This is a fun and lively class! No partner required and no experience necessary!

Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium No class: 11/12 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12505 Sep 17–Oct 29 M 7:00 pm–8:15 pm

$86 / $99 $144 / $166*

12628 Nov 5–Dec 17 M 7:00 pm–8:15 pm

$74 / $85 $132 / $152*

*Fee per couple.

Salsa II: Club Style, Intermediate–Advanced

Radically improve your salsa dancing and watch your confidence soar in this fun and energetic class. Good technique and a variety of moves are taught. Includes time for open dancing. A partner is not required. Prerequisite: Beginning Salsa or previous partner dancing experience.

Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium No class: 11/12 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12506 Sep 17–Oct 29 M 8:00 pm–9:15 pm

$86 / $99 $144 / $166*

12629 Nov 5–Dec 17 M 8:00 pm–9:15 pm

$74 / $85 $132 / $152*

Adult Classes | Dance

*Fee per couple.

Ages 12Y and up

Chris Mehling

Enjoy the fun of social dance! Whether there are weddings, parties, or cruises in your future or just want to get out and move, this class is for you. If you are new to partner dancing, David Kelso and Chris Mehling’s relaxed teaching style makes it easy to learn the skills needed to dance well and have a great time in any social situation. Continuing students know that there are always new steps and new ways to become better leaders and followers. In addition to dancing with your own partner, learn the necessary lead-and-follow skills more quickly by exchanging dance partners several times during each class.

Partners are required at registration. Singles should come to the first class to be paired with other singles before they register.

Note: hard-soled shoes with either leather or plastic soles are recommended.

Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium No class: 11/21 Basic: Foxtrot, Waltz & Cha, Cha, Cha

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

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12511

7:30 pm–9:00 pm

Sep 19–Dec 19 W

$153 / $176

Intermediate: Cha, Cha, Cha, West Coast Swing & Salsa Variety

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.

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12512

8:30 pm–10:00 pm

Sep 19–Dec 19 W

$153 / $176

Both Basic & Intermediate Classes Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12513

7:30 pm–10:00 pm

Sep 19–Dec 19 W

$181 / $208

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Adult

Register Online:

www.cityoforinda.org

Off-Leash Preparation Dogs 20+ Weeks

Ages 18Y and up

Dog Dynamics Inc.

Dog Obedience

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 twenty 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 16. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Puppy Head Start

Location: Community Center, Room 5/Auditorium (enter through Room 5)

Ages 18Y and up

Dog Dynamics Inc.

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 16. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a 6-foot leash and dog kibble the first day of class.

Location: Community Center, Room 5/Auditorium (enter through Room 5) Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12467 12690 12468

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

Sep 13–27 Th Oct 4–18 Th Oct 25–Nov 15 Th

$75 / $86 $75 / $86 $99 / $114

Basic Obedience Dogs 20+ Weeks

Ages 18Y and up

Dog Dynamics Inc.

Now is the time to bring out the best in your dog. In this foundation class your dog learns how to walk nicely on leash, sit, down and stay, 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 16. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Location: Community Center, Room 5/Auditorium (enter through Room 5)

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12474 12476 12475 12477

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

Sep 13–Oct 18 Oct 25–Nov 15 Sep 13–Oct 18 Oct 25–Nov 15

Th Th Th Th

$148 / $170 $99 / $114 $148 / $170 $99 / $114

Canine Scent Dynamic Dogs Dogs 20+ weeks

Ages 18Y and up

Dog Dynamics Inc.

Prerequisite: Basic Obedience or Instructor Approval. Dogs have the ability to detect a scent one hundred thousand to a million times greater than a human. The new sport of Canine Nose Work teaches your dog how to use its nose to target specific scent sources and then alert. This fun class taps into your dog’s powerful olfactory senses and drive to hunt. It builds confidence and exercises your dog mentally and physically. And, it’s all done in a positive way! Appropriate for any dog with a nose, but it is helpful if your dog is comfortable handling confinement in either a create or a safe spot. Food or toy motivation and basic obedience skills are helpful. Limited space, so don’t wait.

Location: Community Center, Room 5/Auditorium (enter through Room 5) Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12478 12706

2:15 pm–3:00 pm 2:15 pm–3:00 pm

Sep 13–Oct 18 Th Oct 25–Nov 15 Th

$180 / $207 $120 / $138

Novice II: Intermediate–Advanced Dogs 6+ months

Ages 18Y and up

Lynn Kosmakos, Trainer

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

Location: Community Center, Room 5/Auditorium (enter through Room 5) No class: 10/11, 11/22, 11/1

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12470 12472 12471 12473

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

12481 12761

9:30 am–10:30 am 9:30 am–10:30 am

Sep 13–Oct 18 Oct 25–Nov 15 Sep 13–Oct 18 Oct 25–Nov 15

Th Th Th Th

$148 / $170 $99 / $114 $148 / $170 $99 / $114

Registration Information: (925) 254-2445

Adult Classes | Dog Obedience

Pups 9–20 weeks

Sep 6–Oct 25 Th Nov 8–Dec 13 Th

$106 / $122 $65 / $75

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Adult

Open Utility: Advanced Ages 18Y and up

PASS

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, Room 5/Auditorium PASS (enter through Room 5) No class: 10/11, 11/1, 12/27, 1/3

S PASS

S

Thursdays (continuing), 9:30 am–11:00 am:

Gentle Fun Fitness

Dog Obedience Drop-In Lynn Kosmakos, Trainer

Ages 60Y and up

Cheryl Antrim

Introduction to fitness for the mature person. What a way to start your day! This class is designed to maximize your fitness potential and offers gentle warm-ups, stretches, low-impact aerobics, exercises to help strengthen the body, and a cool down period. Make your day, come out and play!

Location: Community Center, Room 5/Auditorium (enter through Room 5) Thursdays (continuing), 9:30 am–10:30 am:

Drop-in Rate: $15(Res) / $17(Non)

Location: Community Center, Room 2 No class: 11/12, 11/22

Film & Literature Adult Classes | Dog Obedience, Film, Fitness

Seniors—Take $2 discount off of each class.

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

Drop-in Rate: $15(Res) / $17(Non) 6-Visit Pass: $87(Res) / $95(Non) Valid for 90 days.

Ages 18Y and up

Flexible Pass—If you would like to take several of these S classes at flexible times, try our 6-visit fitness pass.

Pass is $60(Res) / $66(Non), and valid for 6 visits to eligible fitness classes (Complete Fitness, Dancercise, Gentle Fun, After-Five, Stretching & Strength). Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Single visit card available for $11(Res) / $13(Non).

No senior discount on single visit cards.

Film Program with James Keller Ages 18Y and up

James Keller

Alfred Hitchcock and His Blonde Muse

This course covers ten masterpieces of one of the great masters of movies spanning both his English roots and his migration to the United States. Hitch was proud of his nickname, Master of Suspense. Come and see how he earned it as we also explore his obsession with the blonde heroine. 39 Steps, The Lady Vanishes, Shadow of a Doubt, Notorious, Rear Window, Vertigo, North by Northwest, Psycho, The Birds, and Marnie.

Location: Library, Auditorium

PASS

S

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

11804 11805 11806 11807

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

Sep 10–Oct 22 Sep 13–Oct 25 Oct 29–Dec 17 Nov 1–Dec 20

M Th M Th

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

After-Five Revival Ages 18Y and up Come join us for an After-Five revival. This class offers a vigorous workout of calisthenics, stretching, movements, and aerobic exercise. For optimum benefit, we recommend registering for both days.

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

Location: Community Center, Room 9 No class: 11/21

12483

10:00 am–12:00 pm

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12774 12775 12776 12777

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

Sep 12–Nov 14 W

$116 / $133

Fitness Complete Fitness

Sep 10–Oct 22 Sep 12–Oct 24 Nov 5–Dec 17 Nov 7–Dec 19

M W M W

PASS

S $56 / $64 $56 / $64 $56 / $64 $47 / $54

Stretching and Strength

Ages 18Y and up

Cheryl Antrim

Join a fitness class with emphasis on stretching, strength work, and aerobics to improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and muscle strength. Classes are open to beginning and continuing students. Classes include the use of hand weights. Please wear shoes. On-going classes. Join in at any time.

Location: Community Center, Room 2

PASS

S

Ages 18Y and up

Cheryl Antrim

Join this non-impact fitness class. Gain muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility as you move your muscles and joints to music. The use of exercise bands, tubes, and weights is part of this invigorating class. All levels welcome. Please wear shoes.

Location: Community Center, Room 2 No class: 11/12, 11/22

PASS

S

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

11802 11803

7:30 am–8:30 am 7:30 am–8:30 am

11808 11809 11810 11811

8:00 am–9:00 am 7:30 am–8:30 am 8:00 am–9:00 am 7:30 am–8:30 am

Sep 11–Oct 23 Tu Oct 30–Dec 18 Tu

$56 / $64 $63 / $72

Sep 10–Oct 22 Sep 13–Oct 25 Oct 29–Dec 17 Nov 1–Dec 20

M Th M Th

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

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Dancercise

Pilates: Magic Circle Helen Doughty

Come join this session filled with easy to follow, yet challenging routines choreographed to the best music hits of yesterday.

Location: Community Center, Room 1 No class: 11/21 Barcode Dates Day

11813 11814

PASS

S

Time Res/Non

Sep 10–Oct 24 M/W 7:30 pm–8:30 pm Oct 29–Dec 19 M/W 7:30 pm–8:30 pm

$85 / $98 $85 / $98

Men’s Night Fitness Ages 18Y and up Come join us for exercising and socializing. Aerobics, stretching, hand weights, and floor mat workouts are all included in the class program. Exercising can be fun!

Location: Community Center, Room 9 No class: 10/31, 11/19, 11/21 Barcode Dates Day

11815 12778

$91 / $105 $91 / $105

Nia® Ages 18Y and up

Janet Kaufman

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 self-healing through mindfulness. Students find Nia® to be playful, joyful, and they keep coming back for more!

Location: Community Center, Room 2 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12892 12893

9:30 am–10:30 am 9:30 am–10:30 am

Sep 14–Oct 26 F Nov 2–Dec 14 F

Susan Liebowitz

Bring deeper awareness and challenges to your Pilates workout with the Magic Circle. This class features the familiar Pilates mat exercises, infused with the addition of this wonderful Pilates tool. Breath, centering, balance, strength, core, and coordination all benefit from this repertoire. Modifications provided. Please wear exercise attire and bring a towel. Additional $34.42 payable to instructor for Magic Circle.

Location: Community Center, Room 2 No class: 11/22 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12502 12779

6:00 pm–7:00 pm 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

Sep 6–Oct 11 Th Nov 1–Dec 13 Th

Tai Chi Ch’uan/Qigong

$68 / $78 $58 / $67

$77 / $88 $77 / $88

Teen/Adult

Ages 14Y and up

Time Res/Non

Sep 10–Oct 24 M, W 7:00 pm–8:00 pm Oct 29–Dec 19 M, W 7:00 pm–8:00 pm

Ages 18Y and up

Marlyn Cooper

Authentic ancient Chinese forms, starting with Qigong meditative movements coordinated with breathing, cleansing the mind, and stimulate balanced, flowing energy. Specific warm-ups and stretches prepare the body for T’ai Chi Ch’uan fundamentals.

These basic movements are slow, synchronized, relaxed and radiate from the center, and integrate the mind, body, and spirit.

Location: Community Center, Room 6 No class: 11/24 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12566 12780

9:30 am–10:30 am 9:30 am–10:30 am

Sep 8–Oct 20 Sa Oct 27–Dec 15 Sa

$78 / $90 $78 / $90

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 ages 18 years and up and fitness levels, and is ideal for those in need of deep rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation.

Location: Community Center, Room 8 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12531 12712

6:30 pm–7:45 pm 6:30 pm–7:45 pm

Sep 4–Oct 23 Tu Oct 30–Dec 18 Tu

$125 / $143 $125 / $143

Adult Classes | Fitness

Ages 18Y and up

Location: Library, Garden Room Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12533 12713

10:15 am–11:30 am 10:15 am–11:30 am

Sep 13–Oct 25 Th Nov 1–Dec 20 Th

$110 / $126 $110 / $126

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Adult

Yoga: Anusara & Iyengar Ages 18Y and up

Jeanne Dowell & Associates

Jeanne brings a unique approach to her teaching emphasizing the strength and stamina building of Iyengar and the heart centered focus of Anusara. Weekly take home practice plans are given to enhance your learning and practice. This class emphasizes the Anusara and Iyengar methods, paying special attention to individuals, and building on core strength and relaxation. Includes special tips to help the weekend athlete maintain a healthy body during the week. All levels are welcome!

Location: Community Center, Kindergym Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12534 12536

6:15 pm–7:30 pm 6:15 pm–7:30 pm

Sep 11–Oct 23 Tu Oct 30–Dec 18 Tu

$110 / $125 $124 / $143

Location: Library, Room 8 No class: 11/22 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12535 12537

8:45 am–10:00 am 8:45 am–10:00 am

Sep 13–Oct 25 Th Nov 1–Dec 20 Th

$110 / $125 $110 / $125

Yoga/Hatha & Meditation (Evening) Ages 18Y and up

Peggy Lowenfels

Adult Classes | Fitness

Connect to the peace within. Hatha yoga involves gentle stretching and moving towards better health and more difficult poses. Yoga unifies our inner consciousness with the outer world, creating an opportunity for harmony to prevail. Poses are explained in terms of their purpose in increasing health and vitality. Class is designed for beginners and those who want to maintain an existing practice.

Location: Community Center, Room 8 No class: 11/21

Zumba Gold

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12538 12783

6:30 pm–7:45 pm 6:30 pm–7:45 pm

Sep 12–Oct 24 W Nov 7–Dec 19 W

$92 / $106 $79 / $91

Chakra Workshop with Veera Ages 18Y and up

Veera Sanjana

The Chakra Workshop will help you move on the path of life, emboldening your spiritual self into a healthy state of wellness, happiness and radiance to help you visualize your highest, best state of living and remove the obstacles that get in the way of your mental and emotional well being. In this workshop we will focus on the Root Chakra. Plant your energetic roots deep into the ground and discover the strength, security and power of your root chakra! Learn Techniques to Clear, Balance and Energize your Root Chakra. Get grounded and attract abundance into your life! We will learn this with yoga asana, pranayama, meditation, mudra, kriya and more to help get your energy centers balanced and feeling great. All levels welcome.

Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12784

9:00 am–1:00 pm

Oct 20

Sa

Ages 18Y and up

Barbara Ward

Zumba gets you energized! Get 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 1 No class: 11/21 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12541 12542

9:30 am–10:15 am 9:30 am–10:15 am

Sep 12–Oct 24 W Nov 7–Dec 19 W

$84 / $97 $72 / $83

Location: Community Center, Room 2 No class: 11/22 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12719 12720

9:10 am–9:55 am 9:10 am–9:55 am

Sep 13–Oct 25 Th Nov 8–Dec 20 Th

$84 / $97 $72 / $83

$30 / $35

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Ages 18Y and up

Barbara Ward

For beginners and active older adults, with weights. Strength training using light weights (no more than 1.5 pounds) in combination with cardio workout and Latin infused moves.

Bring your own weights or purchase maraca-like toning sticks from instructor to add latin spice while you exercise arms.

Location: Community Center, Room 2 No class: 11/20 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12543 12721

9:30 am–10:15 am 9:30 am–10:15 am

Sep 11–Oct 23 Tu Oct 30–Dec 18 Tu

$84 / $97 $84 / $97

Zumba: Mid–High Impact Ages 18Y and up

Sandra Franklin

Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and international music.

Zumba is fun, easy, effective and a workout party! Achieve long-term benefits while having an absolute blast in one exciting hour of body-energizing and inspiring movements. The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined. Join the party!

Location: Community Center, Room 2 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12544 12545

9:00 am–10:00 am 9:00 am–10:00 am

Sep 8–Oct 20 Sa Oct 27–Dec 15 Sa

$84 / $97 $84 / $97

Zumba: Mid–High Impact Ages 18Y and up

Liz Pemble

Full of fun dance moves and a fantastic workout. We review steps and make sure even the beginners are up to speed. The next hour is calorie burning, body-energizing, choreographed dance fitness that strengthens the body and captivates the spirit!

Location: Community Center, Room 2 No class: 11/12, 11/19. 11/21 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12546 12722 12723 12724

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

Sep 10–Oct 22 Oct 29–Dec 17 Sep 12–Oct 24 Nov 7–Dec 19

M M W W

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

Foreign Languages Arabic I & II Ages 18Y and up

Linda Sarkis Schwat

This course is for real beginners through intermediate levels.

Topics covered will include the two layers of the Arabic alphabet, reading, writing, pronunciation of the sounds of its letters and words, practical and useful conversational skills, sentences and phrases, greetings, al-arqam Arabiyah (Arabic Numerals), definite/indefinite article, sun/moon letters, judhur (roots), awzan (word patterns) and al-muthanna (The Dual). This course is taught in Modern Fusha/MSA. Book used: Teach Yourself Arabic by Jack Smart, et al. (book, plus 2 CDs), McGraw-Hill.

Location: Community Center, Room 8 No class: 11/22 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12431 12729

6:00 pm–8:00 pm 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Sep 13–Oct 25 Th Nov 1–Dec 20 Th

$125 / $144 $125 / $144

Chinese: Mandarin Ages 18Y and up

Paure Walnut Creek Chinese School

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.

Location: Library, Gallery Room No class: 11/20 Conversational I Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12452 12453

10:30 am–11:30 am 10:30 am–11:30 am

Sep 11–Oct 23 Tu Oct 30–Dec 18 Tu

$140 / $161 $140 / $161

Conversational II Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12639 12640

1:00 pm–2:00 pm 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

Sep 11–Oct 23 Tu Oct 30–Dec 18 Tu

$140 / $161 $140 / $161

French I

Zumba: Class Cards

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

No class: 9/3 Individual Class Cards—Zumba Dance

1-class card: $15(Res) / $17(Non) 6-class card: $88(Res) / $102(Non)

Ages 18Y and up

Nicole Collins

Adult Classes | Fitness, Foreign Languages

Zumba Toning (Gold)

This friendly and relaxed class helps develop a practical command of the language for everyday situations, without the use of translation. Time for skits and role-playing. 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: 11/2 and 11/23.

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12486

11:00 am–12:30 pm

Sep 21–Dec 14 F

$140 / $161

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Adult

French II: Conversational Ages 18Y and up

Italian I Nicole Collins

Nicole Collins

This friendly and relaxed class helps develop a practical command of the language, without the use of translation. There is role-playing where you learn to ask and answer the types of questions you want to know while 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: 11/1, 11/22

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12490

9:15 am–10:45 am

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12623

12:15 pm–1:45 pm

Sep 20–Dec 13 Th

$176 / $202

French Conversation III: Conversational Ages 18Y and up

Nicole Collins

Continue to learn more complex vocabulary, pronunciation, and sentence structures. Emphasis is on building confidence in speaking French. This class is offered again in spring, allowing students to continue learning, practicing and reviewing.

Hand-outs are available at each class (no textbooks required).

Bring a CD and $2 if you would like a CD for the course.

Location: Community Center, Room 8 No class: 11/2, 11/23 Adult Classes | Foreign Languages

Ages 18Y and up

This class is for those who have taken French I, or have some background in French, and want to continue speaking and learning. Learn new vocabulary, more complex sentence structures, expressions, and use them in class skits and role playing. Emphasis is on using everyday language and expressions and there is no translation. Handouts are available at each class (no textbooks required). Bring a CD and $2 if you would like a CD for the course.

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12488

9:15 am–10:45 am

Sep 21–Dec 14 F

$176 / $202

Nicole Collins

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. Emphasis in on using language and expressions. For all French classes: Hand-outs are available at each class (no textbooks required). Bring a CD and $2 if you would like a CD for the course.

Location: Community Center, Room 8 No class: 11/2, 11/23 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12489

1:00 pm–2:00 pm

Sep 21–Dec 14 F

Sep 18–Dec 11 Tu

$176 / $202

$140 / $161

Italian II: Conversational (Continuing/Intermediate) Ages 18Y and up

Nicole Collins

For those who have taken Italian I or have some background in Italian. Emphasis is on more complex sentence structure, vocabulary, and expressions, with the use of role-playing. No textbook required.

Location: Community Center, Room 8 No class: 10/30, 11/20 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12625

11:00 am–12:30 pm

Sep 18–Dec 11 Tu

$176 / $202

Italian III: Conversational Ages 18Y and up

French Conversation IV: Intermediate/Advanced Ages 18Y and up

Location: Community Center, Room 8 No class: 10/30, 11/20

Nicole Collins

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. There is no translation and emphasis is on practical, everyday situations.

Hand-outs are available at each class; no textbooks required.

Location: Community Center, Room 8 No class: 10/30, 11/20 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12492

1:00 pm–2:30 pm

Sep 18–Dec 11 Tu

$176 / $202

Italian IV: Conversational Ages 18Y and up

Nicole Collins

For students who have taken Italian III, or have a similar background, and are comfortable using the past, imperfect, and conditional tenses. We use magazine and newspaper articles as topics for discussion. Emphasis is on using everyday language and expressions. Hand-outs are available at each class; no textbook is required.

Location: Community Center, Room 8 No class: 11/1, 11/2, 11/22, 11/23 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12493 12627

2:00 pm–3:00 pm 2:15 pm–3:15 pm

Sep 20–Dec 13 Th Sep 21–Dec 14 F

$176 / $202 $176 / $202

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Spanish I Victoria Espinosa Salomo

Beginning–Adv. Beginning

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.

Location: Library, Gallery Room No class: 11/12, 11/19 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12514 12725

10:15 am–11:30 am 10:15 am–11:30 am

Sep 17–Oct 22 M Oct 29–Dec 17 M

$72 / $83 $72 / $83

Spanish IA & IB Ages 18Y and up

Aprendo Español

Provides a practical, enjoyable way of learning. Students will be able to communicate in Spanish and practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12515 12726

5:30 pm–6:30 pm 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

Sep 12–Oct 24 W Nov 7–Dec 19 W

Spanish 1B: Adv. Beginning

$90 / $104 $72 / $83

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12727 12728

6:45 pm–7:45 pm 6:45 pm–7:45 pm

Sep 12–Oct 24 W Nov 7–Dec 19 W

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Great Book Discussion Group: The Civically Engaged Reader Ages 18Y and up

Marjorie Roth & Colleagues

Join in a stimulating discussion to explore vital ideas in our Great Books Discussion group. This year we will continue reading from The Civically Engaged Reader, a diverse collection of short, provocative readings spanning many disciplines which invite reflection on civic activity. For the first class, read chapters 1 & 2 from Second Samuel and The Destructors by Graham Greene .The books used are published by the Great Books Foundation and may be ordered by phoning 1 (800) 222-5870 (approximately $20–$25, plus shipping) or online at www.Greatbooks.org.

Location: Community Center, Room 9B Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12709 Sep 12–Dec 12* W 7:00 pm–8:30 pm $53 / $60 *Meets every other week: 9/12, 9/26, 10/10, 10/24, 11/7, 11/28, 12/12.

Location: Community Center, Room 6 No class: 11/21 Spanish 1A: Beginning

Literature

$90 / $104 $72 / $83

History of Civilization: Northern Renaissance Ages 18Y and up

James Hadley

This popular multimedia lecture series tours the civilization of Northern Europe from 1300–1600. Vaneyck and Durer, Shakespeare and Luther, Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, as well as assorted composers, architects, saints, and soldiers are part of this popular 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 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.

Location: Library, Auditorium No class: 10/2, 11/20 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12711

10:00 am–12:00 pm

Sep 11–Nov 27 Tu

$92 / $106

Honoré de Balzac and The Human Comedy Ages 18Y and up

Dr. Jerry Bryant

Balzac is accepted as perhaps the main founder of European literary realism, the first novelist to descend into the streets where he minutely observed the lives, loves, conflicts and revenges of ordinary people, regarding it all as the human comedy. In this course, we’ll look at Balzac the man and four of his most celebrated novels: Eugenie Grandet, Père Goriot, Cousin Bette, and Cousin Pons, in that order. 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.

Adult Classes | Foreign Languages, Literature

Ages 18Y and up

Film Program with James Keller

Location: Library, May Room Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12562

10:00 am–12:00 pm

Sep 11–Oct 30 Tu

$92 / $106

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Adult

Writing Your Family Story Ages 18Y and up

Ann G Thomas

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.

Adult Classes | Literature, Martial Arts, Music

Location: Library, May Room Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12564

10:00 am–11:30 am

Oct 10–Nov 14 W

$66 / $76

Self-Defense Self Defense: Aiki Jujitsu

Teen/Adult

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 self-defense systems found today.

Location: Community Center, Kindergym No class: 10/6, 11/12, 11/24 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12507 12508 12509 12510

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

M Sa M Sa

Caribbean Steel Drums

Teen/Adult

Ages 13Y and up

Harry Best

Learn the magic of making music on Caribbean steel drums.

Have fun with the basics of sticking and melody making. Enjoy playing favorites like Yellow Bird, Jamaica Farewell, Lion King, and more. All levels welcome. Steel drums/ pans provided. A native of the Caribbean, Harry Best is one of the top providers of Caribbean steel drum music in Northern California. He has recorded several songs and written many books.

Location: Community Center, Room 3 No class: 11/12 Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12557 12703

7:00 pm–8:00 pm 7:00 pm–8:00 pm

Sep 10–Oct 15 M Oct 22–Dec 10 M

Taiko: Japanese Drumming

Ages 10Y and up

Sep 10–Oct 29 Sep 8–Oct 27 Nov 5–Dec 17 Nov 3–Dec 22

Music

$102 / $117 $84 / $97 $72 / $83 $84 / $97

$76 / $87 $76 / $87

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 $40 supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

Location: Community Center, Kindergym No class: 11/22 Taiko—Introduction

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.

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12517 12707

6:00 pm–7:30 pm 6:00 pm–7:30 pm

Sep 13–Oct 25 Th Nov 1–Dec 13 Th

$94 / $108 $84 / $94

Taiko II

Designed for individuals with advanced knowledge and understanding of taiko drumming theory. It will improve the player’s 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.

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12519 12708

7:30 pm–9:15 pm 7:30 pm–9:15 pm

Sep 13–Oct 25 Th Nov 1–Dec 13 Th

$94 / $108 $84 / $94

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Ukulele: Hawaiian Ages 18Y and up

Al Dodge

Come and learn how to play traditional Hawaiian and 1920–30s ukulele music. Join this class and learn chords and picking just like in the Islands. A basic ukulele is needed. Instructor will provide referrals for ukulele purchase if needed.

Location: Community Center, Room 8 Ukulele I

Some knowledge of basic ukulele is recommended, but not required. The Ukulele I class consists of approximately 30 minutes of instruction followed by practice and playing.

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12524 12704

6:45 pm–7:45 pm 6:45 pm–7:45 pm

Sep 11–Oct 23 Tu Oct 30–Dec 18 Tu

$90 / $104 $90 / $104

Ukulele II

A continuation of Ukulele I. Join this popular class and have fun playing along with many other ukulele players.

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12525 12705

7:15 pm–8:15 pm 7:15 pm–8:15 pm

Sep 11–Oct 23 Tu Oct 30–Dec 18 Tu

$90 / $104 $90 / $104

Tennis Tennis Classes Ages 18Y and up

John Fogli, Ronald Noon, USPTA Professional, Alan Weissbaum, 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 background playing tennis. 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. Additional $10 material (ball) fee payable to instructor at first class.

Location: Community Center Park, Tennis Court 1 No class: 10/8, 11/12, 11/20, 11/21, 11/22, 11/24

Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12700

6:00 pm–7:00 pm

Sep 16–Oct 21 Su

$114 / $131

Levels C, CB: Beginner–Adv. Beginner Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12521 12696

6:45 pm–7:40 pm 11:30 am–12:30 pm

Sep 10–Dec 10 M Sep 18–Oct 23 Tu

$208 / $239 $114 / $131

Levels CB, B: Adv. Beginner–Intermediate Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12522 12691 12523

6:20 pm–7:15 pm 10:00 am–10:55 am 9:30 am–10:25 am

Sep 12–Dec 5 Sep 13–Dec 6 Sep 15–Dec 8

W Th Sa

$227 / $261 $227 / $261 $227 / $261

Levels B, A: Intermediate–Advanced Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12692 12698

11:00 am–11:55 am 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

Sep 13–Dec 6 Th Sep 18–Oct 23 Tu

Adult Classes | Music, Tennis

Level C: Beginner

$227 / $261 $114 / $131

Level A: Advanced (3.5 or higher) Barcode Dates Day

Time Res/Non

12699

6:00 pm–7:00 pm

Sep 13–Oct 18 Th

Tennis: Private Lessons

$114 / $131

Call 254-2445 to arrange.

Rates (1 person):

Rates—Series of 5 Lessons (1 person):

1/2-hour: $40(Res) / $46(Non) 1-hour: $60(Res) / $69(Non)

5: 1/2-hour lessons: $160(Res) / $184(Non) 5: 1-hour lessons: $260(Res) / $293(Non)

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Adult

Adult Sports Leagues Adult Basketball Drop-in Play

Soccer: Coed

Sundays 5:00–7:00 pm

Ages 30Y and up

The Wagner Ranch Gym (350 Camino Pablo) is open to all adults for drop-in play (no drop-in April 7). Times subject to change, based on attendance and/or facility scheduling.

Sundays 9:30–11:30 am

Fee Per Person/Per Night: $6(Res) / $7(Non)

Basketball League Ages 35Y and up Spring and summer basketball leagues are offered to those 35 years and older. Games played Monday and Thursday evenings.

Individuals looking to join a team may be placed on a waiting list. For more information, call (925)254-2445.

Spring League—Starts in March. Team registration packets

available in January.

Volleyball: Coed Start stretching because co-ed volleyball is making a comeback at the Orinda Parks and Recreation Department! This fun and recreational league begins in February 2013. Games are once a week. All teams are required to have at least two women.

Call (925) 253-4216 or email ephalen@cityoforinda.org if you have any questions about the league, forming a team or finding a team. Complete information about the league will be available in late fall.

Adult | Sports Leagues

Summer League—Starts in June. Registration packets available starting in March.

Adults 30 years and older are invited to participate in recreational soccer. Limited to 24 participants. Meet Sundays, 9:30–11:30 am, Orinda Wilder Park Field. For information, or to sign up, contact Dave Simon (415) 977-5664.

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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.

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.

Join us and explore the Bay Area—and beyond! We are planning trips to such places as the wine country, museums, the great outdoors and other local attractions. Become a tourist in your own backyard, visit the many treasures nestled in the greater Bay Area, and meet other adventurers like yourself. Contact the Orinda Parks and Recreation Department (925) 254-2445 or visit our website www.cityoforinda.org in September for trip details including pricing, dates and locations. Trips include transportation. Some walking may be required.

Stay Fit Walking Series New this fall! A program designed to encourage walking as a healthy life style for adults. Join us for monthly local walking trips that will be 1 to 4 miles in length and will vary in difficulty.

Contact the Orinda Parks and Recreation Department (925) 254-2445 or visit our website www.cityoforinda.org in September for trip details including pricing, dates and meeting locations.

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.

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. Dates: Sept. 25 & 26 (Tu/W) 9:00 am–1:00 pm; or Nov. 13 & 14 (Tu/W) at the Orinda Community Center. Fee: $12 (AARP members), $14. Prior registration and payment required. Call 1 (888) 227-7669 for specific dates, times, and locations. Online course available at AARPDriverSafety.org.

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

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

Senior | Outings & Resources

Senior Outings

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

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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.

The OCCA was founded in 1976 to support the Orinda Community Center and now sponsors the following fun events: • Halloween Parade (October 25) • Holiday Bazaar (November 3) • Concerts-in-the-Park (June–July) 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 Hiking Club (925) 254-1465 | www.orindahiking.org

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.

Available to rent.

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), located off of Highway 24, are currently being built. Rental requests are now being accepted. 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) Registration Info | Fall/Winter 2012

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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 check 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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Family Registration Form 2012

Register online! www.cityoforinda.org

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 ___________________________________ 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 2012) Grade School M/F

Grouping Requests*

*Grouping requests are not guaranteed. Limit two per child. Please list first and last names.

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.

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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.

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PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Orinda, CA 94563 PERMIT #129

Orinda Parks & Recreation 28 Orinda Way Orinda, CA 94563 (925) 254-2445

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www.cityoforinda.org

Orinda Parks and Recreation makes lives and communities better now and in the future by providing: • access to the serenity and inspiration of nature • outdoor space to play and exercise • facilities for self-directed and organized recreation • positive alternatives for youth which help lower crime and mischief • activities that facilitate social connections, human development, therapy, the arts, and lifelong learning