Orinda Activity Guide fall/winter 2015

Orinda Activity Guide

fall | winter 2015

Holiday Bazaar

Halloween Parade

A Sweet Dream Nutcracker

www.cityoforinda.org

Fall/Winter 2015

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Administration & Staff Orinda City Council

Parks & Recreation Commission

Dean Orr, Mayor Victoria Smith, Vice Mayor Eve Phillips Amy Worth Janet Keeter, City Manager Michele Olsen, City Clerk

ADMINISTRATION & STAFF | FALL/WINTER 2015

COUNCIL MEETINGS

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

Public invited!

Jason Lurie, Chair Clay Deanhardt, Vice Chair Kathleen Kolman Omar Rodriguez Judis Santos Charles Vollmar Hillary Weiner

Orinda Teen Advisory Council (OTAC) Join the Orinda Teen Advisory Council (grades 6–12) and provide input about teens, develop programs and events, and perform community service projects. OTAC provides input to the City of Orinda and Orinda City Council. OTAC meets the first Monday of each month at 4:00 pm, at the Orinda Community Center (September–June). Join at any time! OTAC members also have the opportunity to work with other teens and teen councils in the Lamorinda area.

Meetings are fun and friendly! Call (925) 254-2445 for more information or email OrindaParksRec@cityoforinda.org.

COMMISSION MEETINGS

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

Orinda Parks & Recreation Staff Michelle Lacy, Director of Parks and Recreation ADMINISTRATION

Sheena Wellman-Miner, Recreation Supervisor Joyce Boeckner-Colabianchi, Administrative Assistant Kiley Schmidt, Administrative Assistant RECREATION

Jennifer Weiss, Recreation Supervisor Troy Faulk, Recreation Coordinator Youth & Teen Programs Amanda Perceval, Recreation Coordinator Adult Programs BUILDING & GROUNDS

Steve Ehrhardt, Parks & Facilities Supervisor Antonio Arroyo, Facilities Maintenance Worker Alex Ramirez, Facilities Maintenance Worker

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

www.cityoforinda.org

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REGISTER ONLINE:

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Senior Trip, Levi Stadium

Youth Classes Art Classes & Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7 Babysitting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Carpentry Classes & Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8 Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Dance.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–13 Dance: Orinda Ballet Academy & Company. . . . . . . . . . 10–13 Debate & Public Speaking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Foreign Languages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Gymnastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Martial Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Musical Theater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Sports and Sports Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19–22 Sports Leagues (OYA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Teen Art: Watercolor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Babysitting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Carpentry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Dance: Ballet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–13 Debate & Public Speaking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Martial Arts: Karate, Self-Defense. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 39 Musical Theater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 OTAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Tennis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Wrestling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Adult Art Classes, Arts & Crafts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24–26 Bridge Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26–27 Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27–28 Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30–31 Dog Obedience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Fitness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33–36 Foreign Languages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37–39 Literature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Lunch n’ Learn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Martial Arts: Self-Defense. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Nia®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Senior Outings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Senior Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Sports, Sports Leagues/Drop-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Speaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Ukulele . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Yoga. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Zumba. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35–36

CONTENTS | FALL/WINTER 2015

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

Local Organizations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Facilities, Parks, and Fields: Rentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Registration Information & Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46–47 Senior Programs & Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42–43

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Fall/Winter 2015 Save the Dates!

Halloween Parade for Tots THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1:00 PM Orinda Community Center Park

Come join the fun in costume and follow Glenda the Good Witch in a stroll around the park and then participate in Halloween themed activities.

Orinda Holiday Bazaar SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Orinda Community Center, 28 Orinda Way

Over 55 exhibitors! Unique vendors!

Featuring live entertainment!

• Children’s clothing • Original art • Home décor • Holiday decorations • Beautiful one-of-a-kind • Handmade cards jewelry • Fun pet items • Specialty foods • Many great gift items • Eco-friendly products …and much more!

SPECIAL EVENTS | FALL/WINTER 2015

A Sweet Dream Nutcracker Presented by The Orinda Ballet Academy & Company DECEMBER 11–13 Orinda Library Theater

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

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Special Events

Orinda Library All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated.

Lamorinda Kids Read Join us in the fall for our 3rd Lamorinda KidsRead. This year the title is Spy School by Stuart Gibbs. Mr. Gibbs will be at the Lafayette Library on September 24, and in the prior weeks, we’ll have a book giveaway, crafts and activities!

Ongoing Library Programs For current schedules check the Orinda Library monthly event calendar at www.ccclib.org.

Orinda Library Hours Mon–Thurs 10:00 am–8:00 pm Fri–Sat 10:00 am–6:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–5:00 pm

Thanks to the generosity of the Orinda Community (925) 254-2184 26 Orinda Way, Orinda www.ccclib.org

CHILDREN’S STORYTIMES

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday mornings.

PAWS TO READ TALESPINNERS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY

ORINDA LIBRARY PROOGRAMS

Story sharing for adults; Thursday evenings, monthly.

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB

Friday afternoons, monthly.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE

Thursday afternoons COMPUTER HELP

FRIENDS OF THE ORINDA LIBRARY

The Friends of the Orinda Library is a non-profit volunteer organization who helps raise funds to enrich library collections and help the library respond to patrons’ needs. Friends also sponsor children, teen and adult library programs throughout the year. The Friends Book Shop is located on the library level.

The hours are: M–W 1:00–4:00 pm Th 1:00–6:00 pm F–Sa 1:00–4:00 pm Visit the Friends website for up to the minute events and information at www.friendsoftheorindalibrary.org.

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YOUTH CLASSES | ART

Art Art Camps Ages 5–10Y

Lunch Bunch Let us create a full day camp for you! If your child is enrolled in a morning camp at the Orinda Community Center and an afternoon camp at the Orinda Community Center, we will have City Camp Staff pick your child up, supervise a lunch period, play fun games and create exciting projects with them. At the conclusion of each lunch bunch, staff will drop your child off at their afternoon camp.

Barcode Dates

Day

Time

20001 20002

M–W M–W

12:00 pm–1:00 pm 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Nov 23–25 Dec 21–23

Res/Non

$15 / $17 $15 / $17

Susan McAllister

Students learn new skills, use a variety of media, and extend their understanding of art concepts. Each week has a different theme. Spend a week drawing, painting, constructing, and creating. Daily projects focus on a variety of skills and techniques; such as, watercolor, paper mache, collage, beeswax sculptures, colored pencils, pastels, and other materials. Bring a daily snack. Additional $25 material fee payable to instructor first day of camp. Lunch Bunch option is available for this camp! See box at left to register.

Location: Community Center, Room 4 or 10 AGES 5–7Y Barcode Dates

Day

Time

19627 19629

M–W M–W

9:00 am–12:00 pm 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Barcode Dates

Day

Time

19628 19630

M–W M–W

1:00 pm–4:00 pm 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

Nov 23–25 Dec 21–23

Res/Non

$80 / $92 $80 / $92

AGES 7–10Y Nov 23–25 Dec 21–23

Res/Non

$80 / $92 $80 / $92

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Youth

REGISTER ONLINE:

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Art Classes

Watercolor

Ages 5–10Y

Susan McAllister

Youth/Teen

Ages 7–14Y

Susan McAllister

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

Join this class to explore the creative possibilities of watercolor.

Practice basic watercolor techniques such as wet on wet, wet on dry, and color mixing challenges as you learn to create realistic and abstract images. Subject matter is geared to interests and skills of each participant. Beginner–advanced levels welcome.

Additional $25 materials fee due to instructor on first day of class.

Location: Community Center, Room 10 No class 11/9, 11/23

Location: Community Center, Room 10 No class 11/9, 11/23

Barcode Dates

19806

Day Time

Sep 21–Dec 14 M

3:45 pm–5:15 pm

Res/Non

$100 / $115

Barcode Dates

19667

Day Time

Sep 21–Dec 14 M

Res/Non

5:15 pm–6:30 pm

$90 / $104

Art Exploration Classes Anne Parr

Location: Community Center, Room 10

Babysitting

ART EXPLORATION: PARTNERS IN CREATIVITY (AGES 2.5–5Y)

Babysitting for Beginners

A parent (adult)/child workshop. An exciting, fun, and creative opportunity for the young child and adult to experiment, discover, and learn by doing. Work with paint, clay, chalk, and a variety of other materials. Wear old clothes. All abilities welcome!

Additional $20 materials fee due to instructor at first class.

Barcode Dates

Day Time

19807

W

Sep 23–Nov 4

9:30 am–10:15 am

Res/Non

$96 / $110

Ages 10–14Y

Suzy McCreary

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

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

Participants also learn what to do in an emergency. Students should bring a lunch. No special equipment required, a workbook is included.

Location: Community Center, Room 7

ART EXPLORATION: PRESCHOOL (AGES 3–5Y)

Barcode Dates

Day Time

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. Additional $20 materials fee due to instructor at first class.

19668

Sa

Barcode Dates

Carpentry Camps

19808

Day Time

Sep 22–Nov 10 Tu

2:00 pm–2:45 pm

Res/Non

$110 / $127

ART EXPLORATION (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.

Additional $20 materials fee due to instructor at first class.

Barcode Dates

19809

Day Time

Sep 22–Nov 10 Tu

3:45 pm–4:40 pm

Res/Non

$110 / $127

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 supply, ceramic materials, lab, and kiln fees payable the first day of class.

Nov 14

Res/Non

9:00 am–2:30 pm

$48 / $55

Carpentry Ages 5–16Y

Julie Cole

Join our Carpentry Camps and enjoy the break by taking one or more sessions. Camps have individualized instruction and include students of various levels of experience and ability. Cost of materials included, large projects may have additional fees. Lunch Bunch option is available for this camp! See page 6 to register.

Location: Community Center, Room 3 Barcode Dates

Day

Time

19843 19844 19845 19846

M–W M–W M–W M–W

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

Nov 23–25 Nov 23–25 Dec 21–23 Dec 21–23

YOUTH CLASSES | ART, BABYSITTING, CARPENTRY

Ages 2.5–10Y

Res/Non

$99 / $114 $99 / $114 $99 / $114 $99 / $114

Location: Community Center, Room 10 Barcode Dates

19810

Day Time

Sep 24–Nov 12 Th

4:00 pm–5:00 pm

Res/Non

$115 / $132

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Youth

Carpentry Classes

Youth/Teen

Ages 5–16Y

Julie Cole

Learn to use hammers, saws, drills, planes and other basic hand tools to make fun projects out of wood; such as a boat, car, truck, birdfeeder, or doll house. More advanced students 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 and ability. Classes are year round, offering unlimited advancement and projects.

Classes are taught by a former math teacher, Julie Cole, who has taught carpentry for 29 years in the East Bay. Cost of materials included, large projects may have additional fees.

Location: Community Center, Room 3 No class 11/24 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19829 19832 19830 19833 19831 19834

Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu

Sep 1–29 Sep 1–29 Oct 6–Nov 3 Oct 6–Nov 3 Nov 10–Dec 15 Nov 10–Dec 15

Carpentry Club

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

Res/Non

$140 / $161 $140 / $161 $140 / $161 $140 / $161 $140 / $161 $140 / $161

Youth/Teen

Ages 4–16Y

Julie Cole

YOUTH CLASSES | CARPENTRY

Join the carpentry club for flexible scheduling. Come to carpentry any time it is open. Available times and days subject to change. Valid for two years from date of purchase for eight hours of carpentry. Pre-K kids, 4 or 5 years old may register for classes if accompanied by an adult.

Location: Community Center, Room 3 Barcode Dates

Res/Non

19835 19836 19837 19838

$150 / $173 $150 / $173 $150 / $173 $150 / $173

Sep Oct Nov Dec

Carpentry: Weekend Woodworkers Ages 4Y and up

Julie Cole

A parent/child class. Kids and parents/adult 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

19839 19840 19841 19842

Sa Sa Sa Sa

Sep 12–19 Oct 10–17 Nov 7–14 Dec 5–12

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

Res/Non

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

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Youth

REGISTER ONLINE:

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Computers

Cooking

Computer Scientists of the Future: Level 1

Cooking Classes

Ages 4–12Y

Ages 4–10Y

Asicom Staff

This level is designed to allow early readers to create computer programs, learn to collaborate with others, develop problem-solving skills, and persist through difficult tasks.

Students create their very own custom game or story that they can share. $10 material fee due to instructor at the first class.

Location: Community Center, Room 5 or 7 No class 11/11, 11/26 AGES 4–6 YEARS

Location: Community Center, Room 4 Day Time

19972 19974

W Th

Res/Non

3:00 pm–4:00 pm 3:00 pm–4:00 pm

$350 / $403 $350 / $403

AGES 7–12 YEARS Barcode Dates

Day Time

19973 19975

W Th

Sep 2–Dec 9 Sep 3–Dec 3

Res/Non

4:30 pm–5:30 pm 4:30 pm–5:30 pm

$350 / $403 $350 / $403

BUSY BEE COOKS (AGES 4–5Y) Barcode Dates

Day Time

19610

M

Sep 7–Oct 5

Res/Non

10:00 am–11:30 am

$248 / $285

WE TEACH YOUR KIDS TO COOK (AGES 6–10Y) Barcode Dates

Day Time

19609

M

Sep 7–Oct 5

Res/Non

4:00 pm–6:00 pm

$248 / $285

Dance Ballet Parent & Me

Ballet & Musicals 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. Presentation 12/21.

Location: Community Center, Room 6 No class 11/23 Barcode Dates

19814 19815 19816

Day Time

Sep 14–Dec 21 M Sep 14–Oct 26 M Nov 2–Dec 21 M

Res/Non

9:50 am–10:35 am 9:50 am–10:35 am 9:50 am–10:35 am

$161 / $185 $91 / $105 $91 / $105

Ballet & Tap Ages 3–5Y

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 every class.

Tap shoes required. Presentation 12/21.

Ages 18M–3Y

Kids ’N Dance Staff

This class is designed as an introduction to ballet 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!

Location: Community Center, Room 6 Barcode Dates

19811 19812 19813

Day Time

Sep 14–Dec 21 M Sep 14–Oct 26 M Nov 2–Dec 21 M

Res/Non

9:00 am–9:45 am 9:00 am–9:45 am 9:00 am–9:45 am

Flamenco Ages 5–12Y

Alicia Zamora

This is an introduction to the exciting dance of Spain. 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 6 No class 11/23

Location: Orinda Community Center, Room 2

Barcode Dates

20028 20029

19817 19818 19819

Day Time

Sep 14–Dec 21 M Sep 14–Oct 26 M Nov 2–Dec 21 M

10:40 am–11:25 am 10:40 am–11:25 am 10:40 am–11:25 am

Barcode Dates Res/Non

$161 / $185 $91 / $105 $91 / $105

$161 / $185 $91 / $105 $91 / $105

YOUTH CLASSES | COMPUTERS, COOKING, DANCE

Barcode Dates

Sep 2–Dec 9 Sep 3–Dec 10

Cooking with Kids Foundation Staff

Cooking with Kids inspires kids to enjoy healthy food. Kids eat what they cook. Our goal is to make your children fall in love with healthy eating. Young chefs have fun while learning a valuable life skill. The class includes how to grocery shop, understand food labels, work safely in the kitchen, work in a team, proper clean up and very yummy food! Please notify instructor of any food allergies. $17 materials fee due to instructor at first class.

Day Time

Sep 15–Oct 27 Tu Nov 3–Dec 15 Tu

Res/Non

5:30 pm–6:15 pm 5:30 pm–6:15 pm

$115 / $132 $115 / $132

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Youth

Orinda Ballet Academy & Co.

DIVISIONS:

“A Sweet Dream Nutcracker” Production

Class Ages

August 31–December 13, 2015

Pre-Ballet B 4–5Y

Ages 3–17Y

Pre-Ballet A 3–4Y Ballet 1A

Patricia Tomlinson, Artistic Director

A year-round Ballet Academy and youth performing company based in the Orinda Community Center. Offering Pre-ballet through Advanced, pre-professional, levels in ballet, Pilates reformer classes and Broadway style (tap, jazz and contemporary) classes. In 2009, the Orinda Ballet Academy and youth company was founded by artistic director, Patricia Tomlinson.

Ms. Tomlinson has over 20 years of both professional dancing, and instructing experience.

Her background includes training in NYC under George Balanchine’s “School of American Ballet,” and working as a soloist and principal dancer with Houston Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, Diablo Ballet, as well as guesting in various companies. Her performing career began as a student while dancing with NYC Ballet and Makarova and Company. She is also a certified Pilates trainer in all equipment. By registering in performance package, student and parent agree to performing responsibilities. Levels 3B–6 missing more than four classes in a term may have an effect on performance roles. Missed classes may be made-up within a 4-week period. Make-up classes are any classes within level or below.

Family performance/costume fee discount (does not apply to tuition): Two students enrolled, $25 off performance/costume fees Three students enrolled, $45 off performance/costume fees

YOUTH CLASSES | DANCE: DANCE BALLET

Location: Community Center, Room 1 No class 9/7, 10/12, 11/11, 11/21–11/29, 12/14–1/3 Performances: 12/11–12/13

5.5Y+ Beginning Technique

Ballet 2A

6Y+

Ballet 2B*

7Y+

Ballet 3A*

8Y+

Ballet 3B*

9Y+

Ballet 4*

10Y+ Juniors

Ballet 5*

12Y+ Intermediate

Ballet 6*

13Y+ Intermediate/Advanced

Ballet 7*

16Y+ Adv./Pre-Professional

*Instructor placement required.

Pre-Ballet & Ballet Attire Pre-Ballet: Pink tights, leotard and pink leather ballet slippers.

No tutu’s. Hair pulled back in bun.

Ballet 1–6: Black Leotard (no sparkles), pink tights, pink leather ballet slippers. Hair pulled back in bun. Skirts allowed in Ballet 3B–6 levels, by instructors discretion.

Girl’s Division Performing Class Packages Pre-Ballet A

AGES 3–4Y

Ballet 1A

(Entering Kindergarten or higher) AGES 5Y+

Additional $175 performance/costume rental fee, payable to Orinda Ballet Academy.

Additional $225 performance/costume rental fee, payable to Orinda Ballet Academy.

Barcode Day

Time

Class Type

Barcode Day

19884 M

2:00–2:40 pm

Class/Nutcracker dance $300 / $345

Res/Non

Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday, 30-minute: 11/14, 12/5; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (theater): 12/9, 12/10 2–3 Performances—12/11–12/13

Pre-Ballet B

(Entering Pre-K) AGES 4–5Y

Additional $175 performance/costume rental fee, payable to Orinda Ballet Academy.

Barcode Day

Time

Class Type

19885 Th

3:00–3:45 pm

Class/Nutcracker dance $300 / $345

Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday, 30-minute: 11/14, 12/5; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (theater): 12/9, 12/10 2–3 Performances—12/11–12/13

Res/Non

Time

Class Type

19886 M 2:45–3:45 pm

Th 5:15–6:10 pm

Res/Non

Technique (last 15 min. $415 / $477 is Nutcracker dance) Nutcracker class

Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday: 11/5, 11/14, 12/5; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (theater): 12/9, 12/10 2–3 Performances—12/11–12/13

Ballet 2A

(Entering 1st grade or higher) AGES 6Y+

Additional $250 performance/costume rental fee, payable to Orinda Ballet Academy.

Barcode Day

Time

Class Type

19887 W

Th

3:45–4:45 pm 5:15–6:10 pm

Technique/Rehearsal Nutcracker class

Res/Non

$415 / $477

Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday: 11/5, 11/14, 12/5; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (theater): 12/9, 12/10 2–3 Performances—12/11–12/13

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AGES 7Y+

Additional $275 performance/costume rental fee, payable to Orinda Ballet Academy.

Barcode Day Time

19888

Class Type

M 3:45–5:00 pm Technique/Rehearsal Th 5:15–6:10 pm Nutcracker class

Res/Non

$470 / $541

Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday: 11/5, 11/14, 12/5; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (theater): 12/9, 12/10 2–3 Performances—12/11–12/13

Ballet 3A*

AGES 8Y+

Additional $300 performance/costume rental fee, payable to Orinda Ballet Academy.

Barcode Day Time

Class Type

19889 M 3:45–4:40 pm

Th 3:45–5:15 pm

Th 5:15–6:10 pm

Technique Technique/Nutcracker Group Rehearsal (bring non-greasy snack)

Res/Non

$700 / $805

Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday, Full Cast: 11/5, 11/14, 12/5; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (theater): 12/9, 12/10 3–5 Performances—12/11–12/13

Ballet 3B*

AGES 9Y+

Additional $325 performance/costume rental fee, payable to Orinda Ballet Academy. Performers dancing principal roles will require private lessons. Fees for private lessons listed separately.

Barcode Day Time

Class Type

19890 W 4:45–6:45 pm

Th 3:45–4:50 pm

Th 5:15–6:45 pm

Technique/Rehearsal $900 / $1035 (bring non-greasy snack) Technique/Nutcracker (bring non-greasy snack) Group Rehearsal

Res/Non

Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday, Full Cast: 11/5, 11/14, 12/5; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (theater): 12/9, 12/10 5 Performances—12/11–12/13

Ballet 4A*

AGES 10Y+

Additional $350 performance/costume rental fee, payable to Orinda Ballet Academy. Performers dancing principal roles will require private lessons. Fees for private lessons listed separately.

Barcode Day Time

Class Type

Res/Non

19891 W 4:45–6:15 pm Technique/Rehearsal $1050 / $1208

Th 5:15–6:45 pm Group Rehearsal

Sa 9:30–11:45 am Technique/Pre-Pointe/

Rehearsal

Ballet 5*

AGES 12Y+

Additional $350 performance/costume rental fee, payable to Orinda Ballet Academy. Performers dancing principal roles will require private lessons. Fees for private lessons listed separately.

Barcode Day Time

Class Type

19892 M 5:00–7:30 pm

Tu 5:15–7:25 pm

W 6:45–8:00 pm

Th 5:15–6:45 pm

Th 6:45–8:00 pm

Sa 9:30–11:25 am

Sa 11:45–12:30 pm

Technique/Pointe/ $1775/ $2041 Rehearsal Technique/Pointe/ Rehearsal Technique Group Rehearsal Technique/Rehearsal Pointe/Rehearsal Pilates Reformer class

Res/Non

Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday, Full Cast: 11/5, 11/14, 12/5; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (theater): 12/9, 12/10 5 Performances—12/11–12/13

Ballet 6 & 7*

AGES 14Y+

Additional $350 performance/costume rental fee, payable to Orinda Ballet Academy. Performers dancing principal roles will require private lessons. Fees for private lessons listed separately.

Barcode Day Time

Class Type

19893 M 5:00–8:00 pm

Tu 3:45–5:15 pm

W 6:45–8:30 pm

Th 5:15–6:45 pm

Th 6:45–8:30 pm

Sa 12:30–1:05 pm

Sa 1:05–3:15 pm

Technique/Pointe/ $1900 / $2185 Rehearsal Technique/Pointe Technique/Rehearsal Nutcracker class Technique/Pointe/Rehearsal Pilates Reformer class Technique/Pointe/Rehearsal

Res/Non

Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday, Full Cast: 11/5, 11/14, 12/5; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (theater): 12/9, 12/10 5 Performances—12/11–12/13

Theater Dance Class (Jazz, Contemporary, Tap Styles) Recommended: 1 ballet class per week. Optional Performance in Spring 2016. Class meets in Studio #2.

No class 9/7, 10/12, 11/11, 11/21–11/29 Age Barcode Dates

Day Time

6–8 19906 9–11 19907 12–17 19908

W W W

Sep 2–Dec 9 Sep 2–Dec 9 Sep 2–Dec 9

4:50–5:30 pm 4:00–4:40 pm 5:30–6:40 pm

Res/Non

$230 / $265 $230 / $265 $300 / $345

YOUTH CLASSES | DANCE: BALLET

Ballet 2B*

Mandatory Rehearsals—Saturday, Full Cast: 11/5, 11/14, 12/5; 1 Technical, 1 Dress (theater): 12/9, 12/10 5 Performances—12/11–12/13

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Orinda Ballet

“A SWEET DREAM NUTCRACKER” PRODUCTION: CALENDAR MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

SATURDAY

Mommy & Me: 9:30–10:15 am

Ballet 6–7: Technique/Pointe 3:45–5:15 pm

Ballet 2A: Technique 3:45–4:30 pm + Nutcracker: 4:30–4:45 pm (Performers only)

Pre-Ballet B: 4–5Y (pre-K) 3:00–3:45 pm

Nutcracker: Private Rehearsal 9:00–9:30 am

Ballet 3A/3B: Technique 3:45–4:50 pm + Nutcracker: Rehearsal 4:45–5:15 pm

Ballet 4A/5: Technique/Pointe 9:30–11:00 am + Nutcracker: Ballet 5 dismissal: 11:25 am Ballet 4A dismissal: 11:45 pm

Pre-Ballet A: 3–4Y 2:00–2:40 pm Ballet 1A: Technique 2:45–3:30 pm + Nutcracker: Rehearsal 3:30–3:45 pm (Performers only)

Ballet 5: Technique/Pointe 5:15–6:45 pm + Nutcracker: Rehearsal 6:45–7:25 pm

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

YOUTH CLASSES | DANCE: BALLET

Ballet 5–7: Technique 5:00–6:30 pm + Nutcracker: Rehearsal Ballet 5 dismissal: 7:30 pm Ballet 6–7 dismissal: 8:00 pm Nutcracker: Private Rehearsal 8:00–8:30 pm

Broadway Dance Class: 9–11Y, 4:00–4:40 pm Ballet 3B/4A: Technique 4:45–6:00 pm + Nutcracker: Rehearsal 6:00–6:45 pm Ballet 4A dismissal: 6:15 pm (Ballet 3B bring non-greasy snack) Broadway Dance Class: 6–8Y, 4:50–5:30 pm Broadway Dance Class: 12–17Y, 5:30–6:40 pm Ballet 5–7: Technique 6:45–8:00 pm + Ballet 6–7 Nutcracker: 8:00–8:30 pm

Ballet 1A–6: Nutcracker, Battle/Act 2 Opening/Party 5:15–6:45 pm Ballet 1A–3A dismissal: 6:10 pm Ballet 3B–7 dismissal: 6:45 pm Ballet 5–7: Technique/Pointe/ Nutcracker Rep 6:45–7:45 pm + Nutcracker: 7:30–8:30 pm Ballet 5 dismissal: 8:00 pm

Ballet 5: Pilates Reformer 11:45–12:30 pm Ballet 6–7: Pilates Reformer 12:30–1:00 pm Ballet 6–7: Technique/Pointe/ Nutcracker Rep 1:00–2:15 pm + Nutcracker: 2:15–3:15 pm (Ballet 5 director approval)

Nutcracker Performance Dates: December 11, 6:30 pm December 12, 11:30 pm & 4:00 pm December 13, 11:30 am & 3:30 pm Private Ballet Coaching Classes: Solo or Duets (Please contact director for availability) Pilates Reformer Lessons: Solo, Duets, groups (Please contact director for availability)

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Orinda Ballet

Orinda Ballet Academy & Co. Classes Only—for students not participating in Cinderella Ballet Camp

BALLET ATTIRE: See page 10

Class levels 2A–7 require instructor placement. Missed classes may be made-up within a 4-week period.

Make-up classes are any classes within level or below. No class 9/7, 10/12, 11/11, 11/21–11/29, 12/9–1/3/16.

Mommy and Me (child & parent/guardian)

Ballet 3B: Technique

No class 9/7, 10/12, 11/23.

2–3 19909

Age Barcode Dates Day Time

Sep 4–Dec 11 F

9:30–10:15 am

Res/Non

3–4

19894

Day Time

Aug 29–Dec 8 M

2:00–2:40 pm

19900

Day Time

Sep 2–Dec 9

Res/Non

$225 / $259

Pre-Ballet B: Creative Dance 4–5

19895

Day Time

Sep 3–Dec 10 Th

3:00–3:45 pm

5+

19896

Day Time

Aug 31–Dec 7 M

2:45–3:30 pm

Res/Non

$225 / $259

Res/Non

$240 / $276

6+

19897

Sep 2–Dec 9

Day Time

W

3:45–4:30 pm

Res/Non

$240 / $276

7+

19898

Day Time

Aug 31–Dec 7 M

3:45–4:40 pm

Res/Non

$255 / $293

Ballet 3A: Technique Age Barcode Dates

8+

19899

Day Time

Sep 5–Dec 12 Sa

9:30–11:00 am

Res/Non

$350 / $402

Ballet 5: Technique/Pointe Pointe requirement: enrolled in two additional technique classes.

Barcode Dates

Day Time

19902

Tu

Sep 1–Dec 8

6:00–7:25 pm

Res/Non

$350 / $402

Ballet 5–7: Technique/Pointe Barcode Dates

Day Time

19903 19904*

M W

Aug 31–Dec 7 Sep 2–Dec 9

5:00–6:30 pm 6:45–8:00 pm

Res/Non

$350 / $402 $340 / $391

*Ballet 5 Technique only.

Ballet 2B: Technique Age Barcode Dates

19901

Pointe requirement: enrolled in two additional technique classes.

Ballet 2A: Technique Age Barcode Dates

Res/Non

$325 / $374

Pointe requirement: enrolled in a Technique class. No class 11/7, 11/14, 12/5. Make-ups in any Ballet 4–6 level class.

10+

Ballet 1A: Technique Age Barcode Dates

4:45–6:00 pm

Ballet 4A & 5: Technique/Pre-Pointe/Beginning Pointe Age Barcode Dates

Age Barcode Dates

W

$225 / $259

Pre-Ballet A: Creative Dance Age Barcode Dates

9+

Day Time

Sep 3–Dec 10 Th

4:45–5:50 pm

Res/Non

$265 / $305

Ballet 6–7: Technique/Pointe Pointe requirement: enrolled in two additional technique classes. No class 11/7, 11/14, 12/5. Make-ups in any Ballet 4–6 level class.

Barcode Dates

Day Time

19905

Sa

Sep 5–Dec 12

12:30–3:00 pm

Res/Non

YOUTH CLASSES | DANCE: BALLET

Age Barcode Dates

$350 / $402

Private Ballet Coaching Lessons and Private Pilates Reformer Lessons

By Certified Instructor. 24 hour cancellation policy. Emphasis on ballet strengthening exercises. Requirement: enrolled in program or approved by Director.

RATES, PER LESSON, PER PERSON:

RATES, PER LESSON, PER PERSON:

Solo Ballet & Pilates, 30-minute. . . . . . . . $47 (Res) / $54 (Non) Solo Ballet & Pilates, 45-minute. . . . . . . . $67 (Res) / $77 (Non)

Solo Ballet & Pilates, 1 hr. . . . . . . . . $85 (Res) / $98 (Non) Duet, 1 hr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $47 (Res) / $54 (Non) per person Group (4 students) Pilates, 1 hr. . . . $25 (Res) / $29 (Non) per person

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Debate & Public Speaking

Foreign Languages

Bay Area Debate Club

Chinese: Mandarin

YOUTH CLASSES | DEBATE & PUBLIC SPEAKING, FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Ages 6–14Y

Youth/Teen

Bay Area Debate Club Staff

Learning how to express oneself with skill and confidence in groups and to groups, and with debate, persuade them, has immeasurable benefits in school, family and life. The Bay Area Debate Club offers a range of public speaking and debate classes and camps from beginner to advanced that focus on building just those skills and confidence. Among them are the learning the importance of knowing why and to whom you’re speaking, how to vary the tempo and tone of ones voice, how to use humor and body language and make it personal with interesting openings and memorable closes. There are other skills that learning debate help such as writing, research, weighing pros and cons, using logic and evidence and critical thinking. Via a Google Group, we let parents know what’s happening in class and invite them to the last class to see the Kids in Action!

Ages 5–8Y

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

19875 19876

Day Time

Sep 8–Oct 20 Tu Oct 27–Dec 15 Tu

2:30 pm–3:15 pm 2:30 pm–3:15 pm

Res/Non

$105 / $121 $105 / $121

BUILDING CONFIDENCE IN PUBLIC SPEAKING #PPS 101 (AGES 6–8Y)

This course teaches the beginning building blocks of public speaking. Starting with being ready, practiced and focused, they learn the importance of body language and variation in their voices. Within the fun milieu of show and tell, storytelling and poetry recitals, the goal is for your child to start developing more confidence and skill in expressing themselves to a group.

Location: Community Center, Room 9 No class 11/23 Barcode Dates

19606

Day Time

Sep 21–Nov 30 M

4:30 pm–5:30 pm

Res/Non

$199 / $229

DEBATES AND PUBLIC SPEAKING, LEVEL 1 #CS401 (AGES 10–14Y)

This class is a combo course of Public Speaking with Confidence and Essentials of Debating. It not only focuses on teaching delivery and presentation skills but also provides foundation of critical thinking and essentials of debating. With lot of thoughtprovoking and stimulating topics and activities to write and speak, students learn how to manage public speaking anxiety, present themselves with confidence, and how to make strong arguments. It improves their confidence, communication and general knowledge.

Location: Community Center, Room 9 No class 11/23 Barcode Dates

19607

Day Time

Sep 21–Nov 30 M

5:30 pm–6:30 pm

Res/Non

$199 / $229

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Gymnastics

Kindergym Plus Ages 2.5–4Y

Gymnastics Classes Ages 3–8Y

California Gymnastics Staff

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

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

Location: Community Center, Kindergym PRESCHOOL: AGES 3–5 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19616 19614 19619 19615 19622 19617

Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu

Sep 8–Oct 13 Sep 8–Oct 13 Oct 20–Nov 17 Oct 20–Nov 17 Nov 24–Dec 22 Nov 24–Dec 22

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

Res/Non

$90 / $103 $90 / $103 $75 / $86 $75 / $86 $75 / $86 $75 / $86

Kelly Gooding

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

Location: Community Center, Kindergym No class 11/9, 11/11, 11/23, 11/25 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19699 19700 19701 19702

M W M W

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

Res/Non

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

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

SCHOOL AGE: AGES 5–8 Barcode Dates

19618 19620 19621

Day Time

Sep 8–Oct 13 Tu Oct 20–Nov 17 Tu Nov 24–Dec 22 Tu

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

Res/Non

$90 / $103 $75 / $86 $75 / $86

Kindergym

Kelly Gooding (M/W), Alice Croft (Th/F)

YOUTH CLASSES | GYMNASTICS

Ages 1–3Y

A parent/child class. Much of a child’s early learning comes through physical activity. Our Kindergym 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. The equipment is rearranged each week to provide a new challenge.

Parents are required to have infants in packs. Siblings are only allowed in class if registered. Child must be walking. Use make-up book in the Kindergym for missed classes due to illness or cancellation of a class. Prior to participation, a Hold Harmless form and information sheet must be completed.

Location: Community Center, Kindergym No class 11/9, 11/11, 11/23, 11/25, 11/26, 11/27 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19703 19704 19705 19706 19707 19708 19709 19710

M W Th F M W Th F

Sep 14–Oct 19 Sep 16–Oct 21 Sep 24–Oct 22 Sep 25–Oct 23 Oct 26–Dec 14 Oct 28–Dec 16 Nov 5–Dec 10 Nov 6–Dec 11

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

Res/Non

$84 / $97 $84 / $97 $70 / $81 $70 / $81 $84 / $97 $84 / $97 $70 / $81 $70 / $81

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Martial Arts Karate

Music Children’s Musical Play

Youth/Teen

Ages 6–16Y

Donald Stasenka

ORINDA KARATE-DO

Traditional Okinawan Karate-do, Wado Ki Kai (style) means ‘to learn from all things.’ Kids of all strength and experience levels learn Karate in a kid-friendly way. Kids are taught the importance of respect and self-discipline, challenging their bodies and minds. This is a comprehensive program that deals with ‘street’ awareness, avoiding strangers, and self-defense on a kid’s level. You are welcome to sit in on classes for a week to see if it is a good fit.

Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium No class 11/11, 11/27, 12/25, 12/30, 1/1 Barcode Dates

Day

Time

19635 19631 19632 19633 19634

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

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

Sep–Dec Sep Oct Nov Dec

Res/Non

$400 / $460 $100 / $115 $100 / $115 $100 / $115 $100 / $115

Ages 2–3Y

Xiomara DiMaio

This preschool class is geared for mommy or daddy and toddlers, and is designed to stimulate young minds by exploring music through singing, moving, listening and using percussion instruments. The curriculum utilizes traditional and folk songs, chanting rhymes, and signing games that encourage the intellectual development of the children, while maintaining the playful character of the activity. Children’s musical play activities help them develop physical coordination, timing, memory, visual and language skills. Our musical games provide a safe and uncritical place for parents and kids to play roles and begin to explore their musical skills.

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

Day Time

19981

W

Sep 9–Nov 18

10:30 am–11:20 am

Res/Non

$250 / $288

KARATE: SPECIAL TRAINING

YOUTH CLASSES | MARTIAL ARTS, MUSIC

Must have approval of instructor to participate in class.

Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium No class 12/26, 1/2 Barcode Dates

Day

Time

19642 19638 19639 19640 19641

Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa

10:30 am–11:30 am 10:30 am–11:30 am 10:30 am–11:30 am 10:30 am–11:30 am 10:30 am–11:30 am

Sep–Dec Sep Oct Nov Dec

Res/Non

$200 / $230 $50 / $58 $50 / $58 $50 / $58 $50 / $58

Self Defense: Judo Ages 7–12Y

Mehran Mojtahedi

Judo, ‘the way of gentleness’, is a modern sport based on Jujitsu, the traditional Japanese art of self-defense. Students develop confidence, coordination, agility, and balance while learning 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 from Judo and Jujitsu.

Location: Community Center, Kindergym No class 11/28 Barcode Dates

19847 19848

Day Time

Sep 12–Oct 24 Sa Oct 31–Dec 19 Sa

9:15 am–10:15 am 9:15 am–10:15 am

Res/Non

$70 / $81 $70 / $81

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Musical Theater Intro to Musical Theater Ages 4–6Y

Kids ’N Dance Staff

Musical theater comes to life through a series of engaging scenes.

This is a highly supportive environment for youngsters to develop their courage to act, sing and dance. Level of challenge fits the needs of the group so that this introduction to musical theater is a positive experience for all. An excellent choice to build self-confidence and discover talent. Each class will include acting, improvisational games, creative movement, singing and scene rehearsals with costumes and props. Presentation 12/21.

Location: Community Center, Room 6 19820 19821 19822

Day Time

Sep 14–Dec 21 M Sep 14–Oct 26 M Nov 2–Dec 21 M

Musical Theater Ages 6–14Y

Res/Non

11:30 am–12:15 pm 11:30 am–12:15 pm 11:30 am–12:15 pm

$161 / $185 $91 / $105 $91 / $105

Youth/Teen

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 cast for 8–14 year olds present plays lasting about 1½ hours with 10–12 songs.

Participants are expected to independently study their lines, songs, and blocking (as scheduled) and to attend all rehearsals.

In addition, parents support the quality of our productions by committing a required six hours of time (for a $60 fee you may opt out of doing the work and Kids ’N Dance will hire someone to take your place). Most costumes are supplied, but parents are required to provide the basics. Please have child prepare a song for the first day of class. 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.

Location: Library, Garden Room No class 11/11, 11/23, 11/25, 11/26 WIZARD OF OZ (AGES 6–10Y) Barcode Dates

Day Time

Res/Non

19825

Sep 9–Dec 2 Dec 2 Dec 5

W W Sa

4:40 pm–5:40 pm $220 / $253 5:15–7:15 pm (Dress Rehearsal) 5:15 pm (Show)

19824

Sep 10–Dec 3 Dec 3 Dec 5

Th Th Sa

4:40 pm–5:40 pm $235 / $270 5:15–7:15 pm (Dress Rehearsal) 3:15 pm (Show)

INTO THE WOODS (AGES 8–14Y) Barcode Dates

19823

Day Time

Sep 14–Nov 30 M Nov 30 M Dec 5 Sa

Res/Non

4:45 pm–6:00 pm $250 / $288 5:30–7:30 pm (Dress Rehearsal) 7:30 pm (Show)

Orinda Little Theater (OLT): Musical Ages 4–8Y

Kids ’N Dance Staff

Children will work on an abbreviated version of the musical to perform on stage. Children will learn dances, projection techniques, stage directions, performance skills. Children do not have to know how to read. They will perform on stage! The Youth Theater presents plays lasting about 40 minutes with about 4–6 songs. In addition, parents support the quality of our productions by donating a required 4–6 hours of time (for a $60 fee you may opt out of doing the work and we will hire someone to take your place). Most costumes are supplied but parents are required to provide the basics. No refunds once program begins.

Additional charge for show tickets. Show days and times are subject to change.

Location: Library, Garden Room No class 11/11, 11/23, 11/25, 11/26

YOUTH CLASSES | MUSICAL THEATER

Barcode Dates

LITTLE MERMAID Barcode Dates

Day Time

19827

Sep 9–Dec 2 Dec 2 Dec 5

W W Sa

3:45 pm–4:30 pm $199 / $229 3:30–5:00 pm (Dress Rehearsal) 11:30 am (Show)

Res/Non

19828

Sep 10–Dec 3 Dec 3 Dec 5

Th Th Sa

3:45 pm–4:30 pm $210 / $242 3:30–5:00 pm (Dress Rehearsal) 1:15 pm (Show)

19826

Sep 14–Nov 30 M Nov 30 M Dec 5 Sa

3:45 pm–4:30 pm $199 / $229 3:30–5:00 pm (Dress Rehearsal) 10:00 am (Show)

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Youth

Science Science Camps ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS WITH LEGO®:

Ages 5–10Y

Play-Well TEKnologies Staff

Power up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of Legos! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineerdesigned projects such as arch bridges, skyscrapers, motorized cars, and the Battletrack! Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. An experienced instructor will challenge new and returning students to engineer at the next level. Lunch Bunch option is available for this camp! See page 6 to register.

Location: Community Center, Room 9 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19998

M–W 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Nov 23–25

Res/Non

$135 / $155

SECRET AGENT LAB CAMP

Ages 6–11Y

Mad Science Staff

YOUTH CLASSES | SCIENCE

The Mad Science Secret Agent Camp is a fun journey into the world of detection, spy science, and forensics. Campers will examine the science behind the spy tools made famous by the world’s greatest spies! We will reconstruct activities using scientific methods and use the science of cryptology to send and decode secret messages. Kids will get a chance to see what can’t be seen by the naked eye and will follow in Sherlock’s steps to learn what tracks can tell us! Join the Mad Science Bureau of Investigations to help foil a burglary using state-of-the art security techniques! Lunch Bunch option is available for this camp! See page 6 to register.

Location: Commmunity Center, Room 6 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19999

M–W 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Nov 23–25

Res/Non

$150 / $173

PLANET EARTH EXPLORERS CAMP

Ages 3.5–5.5Y

Mad Science Staff

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

Campers become paleontologists by searching for fossils and participating in a mini dinosaur dig. Finally, take an exciting mission with Mad Science to explore the planets, moons and stars. Take-home projects included each day! Lunch Bunch option is available for this camp! See page 6 to register.

Location: Commmunity Center, Room 5 Barcode Dates

Day Time

20000

M–W 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Dec 21–23

Res/Non

$150 / $173

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Sports

Play-Hawk Sports (Parent Participation) Ages 2–3Y

Ages 3–5Y

Skyhawks Staff

Designed to give children a positive first step into America’s Pastime. Using our progressive curriculum and modified equipment, participants learn baseball fundamentals and social skills through a series of fast-paced instructional circuits and developmental games. Our primary objectives include throwing, catching, hitting, base-running, balance, body movement, hand/ eye coordination, self-esteem, teamwork and sportsmanship!

Location: Community Center Park Rain/weather moves class to Community Center Classroom No class 11/24, 11/26, 11/28 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19678 20005 19679 19680 20009 19681

Tu Th Sa Tu Th Sa

Sep 8–Oct 20 Sep 10–Oct 22 Sep 12–Oct 24 Oct 27–Dec 15 Oct 29–Dec 17 Oct 31–Dec 19

Res/Non

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

$99 / $114 $99 / $114 $99 / $114 $99 / $114 $99 / $114 $99 / $114

Basketball: Tots Ages 3–5Y

Skyhawks Staff

Designed to give children a positive first step into the exciting game of basketball. Using our progressive curriculum and modified equipment, students learn basketball fundamentals and social skills through a series of fast-paced instructional circuits and developmental games. Primary objectives include dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding, balance, body movement, hand/ eye coordination, self-esteem, teamwork and sportsmanship!

Location: Community Center Park Rain/weather moves class to Community Center Classroom No Class 11/24, 11/26, 11/28 Barcode Dates

19682 19683 20007 20008 20009 20010

Day

Sept 8–Oct 20 Tu Sept 10–Oct 22 Th Sept 12–Oct 24 Sa Oct 27–Dec 15 Tu Oct 29–Dec 17 Th Oct 31–Dec 19 Sa

Time

Res/Non

12:00 pm–12:45 pm 5:00 pm–5:45 pm 11:00 am–11:45 am 12:00 pm–12:45 pm 5:00 pm–5:45 pm 11:00 am–11:45 am

$99 / $114 $99 / $114 $99 / $114 $99 / $114 $99 / $114 $99 / $114

Location: Community Center Park Rain/weather moves class to Community Center Classroom No class 11/25, 11/28 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19684 19685 19686 19687

W Sa W Sa

Sep 9–Oct 21 Sep 12–Oct 24 Oct 28–Dec 16 Oct 31–Dec 19

Res/Non

10:15 am–10:45 am 9:15 am–9:45 am 10:15 am–10:45 am 9:15 am–9:45 am

$99 / $114 $99 / $114 $99 / $114 $99 / $114

Soccer: Tots Ages 3–5Y

Skyhawks Staff

Founded in 1979, Skyhawks is the #1 choice for parents looking to introduce their children to the fundamentals of the world’s most popular sport. Using our progressive curriculum and modified equipment, children learn Soccer fundamentals and social skills through fast-paced instructional circuits and developmental games. Primary objectives include dribbling, passing, shooting, ball control, balance, body movement, foot/ eye coordination, self-esteem, teamwork and sportsmanship!

Location: Community Center Park Rain/weather moves class to Community Center Classroom No class 11/24, 11/25, 11/26, 11/28 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19670 19671 20003 19672 19673 19674 19675 20004 19676 19677

Tu W Th Sa Sa Tu W Th Sa Sa

Sep 8–Oct 20 Sep 9–Oct 21 Sep 10–Oct 22 Sep 12–Oct 24 Sep 12–Oct 24 Oct 27–Dec 15 Oct 28–Dec 16 Oct 29–Dec 17 Oct 31–Dec 19 Oct 31–Dec 19

Res/Non

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

$99 / $114 $99 / $114 $99 / $114 $99 / $114 $99 / $114 $99 / $114 $99 / $114 $99 / $114 $99 / $114 $99 / $114

YOUTH CLASSES | SPORTS

Baseball: Tots

Skyhawks Staff

Play-Hawk provides a fun, safe and positive environment where future athletes can take their first step towards an active and healthy lifestyle. Using our progressive curriculum and modified equipment, participants learn athletic fundamentals and social skills through a series of fast-paced games and activities. Our primary development objectives include running, jumping, throwing, kicking, catching, balance, body movement, hand/ foot-eye coordination, self-esteem and teamwork!

Flag Football Instructional League Ages 6–8Y

Skyhawks Staff

An exciting, positive and safe introduction to league play, coached by Skyhawks trained and enthusiastic staff. Learn the essential skills, rules, play-calls and strategies of the game. Our non-contact recreational league focuses on individual skill development, game strategy, teamwork, character building, and fun! Operates in accordance to the NFL Flag Official Rule Book. Assigned teams will be based on age/ability and will play in one time-slot: 2:00–3:30 pm or 3:30–5:00 pm. The first two weeks consist of 1.5 hours of skill development circuits and evaluations.

The next six weeks include 45 minutes of practice, followed by a 45-minute game. Small roster sizes ensure maximum playing time.

Location: Pine Grove Park, Field A&B (Used as one field) Barcode Dates

19692

Day Time

Sep 27–Nov 15 Su

2:00 pm–5:00 pm

Res/Non

$149 / $171

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Lamorinda Wrestling Club Ages 6–14Y

Holiday Hoop it Up Basketball Camp

Youth/Teen

Lamorinda Wrestling Club Staff

Ages 7–9Y and 10–13Y

Youth/Teen

National Academy of Athletics

Wrestling is the world’s oldest and most natural sport. It is a lot of fun too! This class teaches the basics of wrestling to build strength, agility, balance and coordination. More importantly, it will teach critical life skills such as self-defense and resilience while building self-confidence and mental toughness. Practices will focus on technique, attacks, defense, and counter-offense through drills, games and live wrestling. All your kids need to bring is wrestling shoes, water and a positive attitude. Practices will be for one hour, two days a week. Younger children will practice from 6:00–7:00 pm; older from 7:00–8:00 pm. Schedules are to be determined.

If you like basketball then you will love our HOLIDAY HOOP IT UP Basketball Camps! This program is designed to make you a better basketball player. Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, the drills taught at this camp will help you improve your game. Come work on the core fundamentals of your game: footwork, passing, ball-handling and defense. Participants will enjoy fun challenges, games and daily competitions in a positive and energetic environment. Kids are split into appropriate age groups and skills.

Location: Community Center, Kindergym No class 11/11, 11/26

HALF-DAY

Barcode Dates

19970

Day

Time

Res/Non

Nov 2–Dec 17 M–Th 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

$115 / $132

Location: Wagner Ranch Gym

Barcode Dates

Day Time

19958 19993

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

Nov 23–25 Dec 21–23

Res/Non

$159 / $183 $159 / $183

FULL-DAY

Soccer Skill Classes Ages 5–12Y

Kidz Love Soccer Staff

All participants will receive a Kidz Love Soccer jersey. Shin guards are required after the first meeting. Rain-out hotline: (888) 372-5803.

Barcode Dates

Day Time

19959 19994

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

Nov 23–25 Dec 21–23

Res/Non

$199 / $229 $199 / $229

Location: Community Center Park SOCCER 1: TECHNIQUES AND TEAMWORK (AGES 5–6Y)

Players will learn dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, age-specific defense, etc. Fun skill games are played at every session, and every participant will have a ball at his or her feet.

Small-sided soccer matches are introduced gradually.

YOUTH CLASSES | SPORTS

Barcode Dates

19976

Day Time

Sep 19–Oct 24 Sa

3:45 pm–4:30 pm

Res/Non

$87 / $100

SOCCER 2: SKILLZ AND SCRIMMAGES (AGES 7–10Y)

Enjoy advanced skill building: dribbling, passing, shooting, and more in a team format. Each class will focus on scrimmages that improve team play as well as individual skill development.

All levels of play are encouraged to come out and enjoy the soccer fun!

Barcode Dates

19977

Day Time

Sep 19–Oct 24 Sa

3:00 pm–3:45 pm

Res/Non

$87 / $100

SOCCER 3: MATCH PLAY (AGES 10–12Y)

Each week we will focus on the fun and fast-paced action of non-competitive match play. Teams are formed at each meeting and vary from week to week encouraging players to develop individually in a variety of positions with a variety of different teammates.

Barcode Dates

19978

Day Time

Sep 19–Oct 24 Sa

2:00 pm–3:00 pm

Res/Non

$87 / $100

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All Sorts of Sports

Tennis: Holiday Pee Wee Tennis Camp

Ages 6–9Y and 10–13Y

National Academy of Athletics

A great way to introduce your youngsters to the world of sports, teamwork and athletics! These programs will help to build your child’s motor control, hand-eye coordination, agility and many other sports related skills. Your child will have a blast playing games including: T-ball, soccer, flag football, capture the flag, relay & obstacle races and more. This program features different activities so that by the end your child will be familiar with a variety of athletic activities! Players are grouped by age and ability to learn appropriate drills, skills, and techniques and teamwork in a positive and structured environment. In addition, children will have an opportunity to develop leadership skills and build self-esteem as they improve their technique. Whether a beginner or intermediate athlete, the drills taught at this program will help improve their game by working on the fundamentals of the sports; footwork, running, throwing, catching and more.

Ages 4–8Y

Drew Diefenbach

Every junior tennis player will have the opportunity to experience the fun and excitement that tennis has to offer. Camp includes skill development, fun tennis games, and multi-sport activities to enhance tennis development. Each individual will learn the proper modern techniques necessary to achieve excellent tennis strokes in a safe and encouraging environment.

On the final day of camp there will be prizes awarded to all participants! Additional $10 ball fee payable to instructor at first day of camp. Lunch Bunch option is available for this camp! See page 6 to register.

Location: Community Center Park, Tennis Court 1 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19728 19729

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

Nov 23–25 Dec 21–23

Res/Non

$94 / $108 $94 / $108

Location: Community Center Park Barcode Dates

Sep 13–Oct 4 Su Oct 11–Nov 1 Su

Tennis Classes Ages 4–14Y

9:00 am–10:30 am 9:00 am–10:30 am

Res/Non

$89 / $102 $89 / $102

Youth/Teen

Ron Noon (USPTA), John Fogli

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 11/9, 11/11, 11/26, 11/28 AGES 4–7Y

Ron Noon

Barcode Dates

Day Time

19730 19732 19736 19731 19733 19737

Th Th Sa Th Th Sa

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

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

AGES 8–13Y

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

Ron Noon

Barcode Dates

Day Time

19734 19738 19735 19739

Th Sa Th Sa

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

Res/Non

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

Res/Non

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

AGES 5–7Y

John Fogli

Barcode Dates

Day Time

19740 19743

M W

Sep 14–Dec 7 Sep 16–Dec 9

Res/Non

4:00 pm–4:40 pm 4:00 pm–4:40 pm

AGES 6–8Y

John Fogli

Barcode Dates

Day Time

19741 19744

M W

Sep 14–Dec 7 Sep 16–Dec 9

Res/Non

4:45 pm–5:25 pm 4:45 pm–5:25 pm

AGES 9–14Y

$228 / $262 $228 / $262

John Fogli

Barcode Dates

Day Time

19742 19745

M W

Sep 14–Dec 7 Sep 16–Dec 9

$228 / $262 $228 / $262

YOUTH CLASSES | SPORTS

19995 19996

Day Time

Res/Non

5:30 pm–6:15 pm 5:30 pm–6:15 pm

$228 / $262 $228 / $262

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Pee Wee Tennis

Track & Field Tot

Ages 4–7Y

Drew Diefenbach

This class is the very beginning of a child’s introduction to the great sport of tennis! Players will develop the motor skills and hand-eye coordination necessary to become a successful tennis player. We use low compression tennis balls and encourage using smaller racquets to make learning easier and more fun! Additional $10 material (ball) fee payable to instructor at first class.

Location: Community Center Park, Tennis Court 1 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19746 20024 19748 19747 20025 19749

Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu

Sep 1–Oct 20 Sep 1–Oct 20 Sep 1–Oct 20 Oct 27–Dec 15 Oct 27–Dec 15 Oct 27–Dec 15

Res/Non

10:00 am–10:45 am 11:00 am–11:45 am 3:15 pm–4:00 pm 10:00 am–10:45 am 11:00 am–11:45 am 3:15 pm–4:00 pm

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

Rally Ball Tennis Ages 7–11Y

Drew Diefenbach

Rally ball tennis is for players who have had basic tennis instruction from a coach and are looking to start learning how to develop points. Through the use of rally ball drills and tennis games students will improve their games. Additional $10 material (ball) fee payable to instructor at first class.

Location: Community Center Park, Tennis Court 1 Barcode Dates

19750 19751

Day Time

Sep 1–Oct 20 Tu Oct 27–Dec 15 Tu

Res/Non

4:00 pm–5:00 pm 4:00 pm–5:00 pm

$99 / $114 $99 / $114

HS Prep. Tennis YOUTH CLASSES | SPORTS

Ages 12Y and up

Drew Diefenbach

This clinic is for students are looking to prepare for JV level tennis in high school. Students will learn court positioning, strategy, fundamentals, and movement. Participants should expect to have fun playing games, learn how to serve and return, and play singles and doubles. Additional $10 material (ball) fee payable to instructor at first class.

Location: Community Center Park, Tennis Court 3 Barcode Dates

19752 19753

Day Time

Sep 2–Oct 21 W Oct 28–Dec 16 W

Ages 3–5Y

Skyhawk Staff

NEW! Designed to give children a positive introduction to everything Track & Field has to offer. Using our progressive curriculum and modified equipment, participants learn Track & Field fundamentals and social skills through a series of fastpaced instructional circuits and developmental games. Our primary development objectives include throwing (javelin, shot-put, discus), jumping (hurdles, long-jump), running (short distance, long distance, relay-races), stretches and cool-down techniques, balance, body movement, self-esteem, teamwork and sportsmanship!

Location: Community Center Park Rain/weather moves class to Community Center Classroom No class 11/25, 11/28 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19688 19689 19690 19691

W Sa W Sa

Sep 9–Oct 21 Sep 12–Oct 24 Oct 28–Dec 16 Oct 31–Dec 19

Res/Non

12:00 pm–12:45 pm 9:00 am–9:45 am 12:00 pm–12:45 pm 9:00 am–9:45 am

$99 / $114 $99 / $114 $99 / $114 $99 / $114

Volleyball Ages 9–12Y

Vibe Volleyball

NEW! A fun, well-rounded, instructional volleyball training for girls. Season will start with skill development in a clinic-style format led by the experienced club coaches, learning the key techniques of passing, hitting, serving and setting. As these skills are developed, competitive games are utilized to promote each skill in a game environment. Rotations, teamwork, positioning, hustle, communication, offensive and defensive plays will be introduced, preparing participants for lifelong game enjoyment in both a recreational setting and competitive club volleyball.

Practices on Mondays and Wednesdays (5:00–6:30 pm) during September, Wednesday only (3:30–5:00 pm) in October.

Location: Wagner Ranch Gym Barcode Dates

19982

Day Time

Sep 9–Sep 30 M/W 5:00 pm–6:30 pm Oct 7–Oct 28 W 3:30 pm–5:00 pm

Res/Non

$295 / $340

Res/Non

4:30 pm–6:00 pm 4:30 pm–6:00 pm

$99 / $114 $99 / $114

Elementary School Tennis Grades 1–5

Drew Diefenbach

This class is for the beginner athlete who is looking to start learning the game of tennis. No tennis experience is required just a desire to learn, have fun, and improve. Students will acquire basic stroke technique, and play mini-games. Additional $10 material (ball) fee payable to instructor at first class.

Location: Community Center Park, Tennis Court 3 Barcode Dates

19754 19755

Day Time

Aug 31–Oct 19 M Oct 26–Dec 14 M

2:30 pm–3:30 pm 2:30 pm–3:30 pm

Res/Non

$99 / $114 $99 / $114

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Youth Leagues Orinda Youth Basketball League OYA Basketball is a recreational league that exposes players to the fundamentals of the sport and lets them hone their skills through game play. Players learn the game of basketball in a fun, fast paced, team orientated, and positive environment. Teams have one practice and one game per week for eight weeks. All players play at least half of every game.

TIMES: Practices are one hour at Del Rey or Glorietta on Mondays and Tuesdays, between 5:00 pm–8:00 pm. Games are one hour at Del Rey and Glorietta on Wednesdays and Thursdays, between 5:00 pm–8:00 pm.

Locations: Del Rey and Glorietta School Gyms JANUARY 12–MARCH 6 2nd–3rd grade boys: 19756 2nd–3rd grade girls: 19758 4th–5th grade girls: 19760 OYA reversible jersey: 19759*

Fee: Early Registration (received on or before 11/9):

$160(Res) / $184(Non)

Registration Fee (received after 11/9):

$185(Res) / $212(Non)

*OYA Reversible Jersey must be purchased separately if you do not have one from last year.

YOUTH CLASSES | SPORTS LEAGUES

OYA Developmental Basketball 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. Seven games total. Each player receives an OYA basketball t-shirt.

No games 1/16, 2/13 JANUARY 10–MARCH 7: Kindergarten boys: 19725 8:00 am–10:00 am 1st grade boys: 19726 10:00 am–12:00 pm K/1st grade girls: 19727 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Fee: Early Registration (received by 11/8):

$140(Res) / $161(Non)

Registration Fee (received after 11/8):

$165(Res) / $189(Non)

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ADULT CLASSES | ART

Art Art: Plein Air Ages 18Y and up

Suzanne D’Arcy

Figure Painting & Drawing Ages 18Y and up

Figure Painting Staff

Capture some of the Bay Area’s beautiful landscape by painting different locations within 10–50 miles of Orinda. Learn about composition, shapes, values color theory, edges and brushwork.

Demonstrations and critiques will be supplemental by individual assistance. Mediums include watercolor, acrylic, pastel and oil.

Participants travel on their own or carpool from the Orinda Community Center. All skills are welcome! The first class is held at the Orinda Community Center.

Uninstructed artists’ open studio workshop with live models for any skill level. Join this long established group of artists in drawing or painting from the model. Work at your own pace using your choice of medium. Models will hold poses for a period of time varying from a few minutes to an entire session. If you are new to figure drawing you may want to bring a large size (18 x 24) pad of drawing paper and pencil or charcoal to get started. Choice of drawing spot is first come, first serve.

Location: Community Center, Room 9

Location: Community Center, Room 10

Barcode Dates

Day Time

19980

F

Sep 4–Nov 20

10:00 am–1:30 pm

Res/Non

$240 / $276

Barcode Dates

19883

Day Time

Sep 15–Dec 15 Tu

9:30 am–12:30 pm

Res/Non

$196 / $225

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Portrait Drawing Workshop

Teen/Adult

Ages 14Y and up

Terry Riggins

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA: BASIC SETTINGS

You have a wonderful camera full of possibilities, but you are only comfortable shooting on the automatic mode. In this class we will gently and effectively teach you how to set your camera’s basic settings and build your confidence to use them each time you take pictures. We will provide you with step-by-step plan on how to set the following adjustments on your camera: focus, exposure, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance and metering. We will discuss different shooting environments and which setting is best for each environment.

Location: Community Center, Room 10 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19987 19988

Th Sa

Sep 3 Sep 12

9:00 am–12:00 pm 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Res/Non

$89 / $102 $89 / $102

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: ART OF COMPOSITION & DESIGN

The entire class will be dedicated to the artistic perspective in capturing and designing beautiful images. We will cover the use of light, perspective, law of thirds, how simplicity breeds elegance, angles, leading lines, triad of red, and many more artistic tips. Like an artist creating a stunning painting, you will learn how to do the same with your camera. Let your creative juices flow and use images as your canvas. These techniques can be applied to all types of photography including landscape, still life, portraits, sports, etc. All ages and skills levels can enjoy this class.

Location: Community Center, Room 10 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19989 19990

Th Sa

Oct 22 Nov 7

9:00 am–12:00 pm 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Res/Non

$89 / $102 $89 / $102

HOLIDAY CARD PHOTOGRAPHY

Capturing the holiday card images can be very challenging and may not be the favorite holiday ritual for family members. In this class you will learn how to gain cooperation from your family by being completely prepared and making the process pain free. You will learn how to choose the right location for lighting and composition. You will gain recommendations on how to add color and props to your images for design and impact. Today, holiday cards often include more than one image. We will discuss how to create multiple images for effective storytelling. How to blend posed and candid images in your card. Pre-planning, capturing your images and printing your cards early can save you money, minimize stress and have fun doing it.

Location: Community Center, Room 10 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19991 19992

Th Sa

Oct 1 Oct 3

9:00 am–12:00 pm 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Res/Non

$89 / $102 $89 / $102

Ages 18Y and up

Cal Brown

Discuss and practice the fundamental methods for seeing and drawing the human likeness. Each day we briefly discuss method and techniques, and then we spend the remainder of the period drawing from the live model. The goal of the course is to improve our ability to create good portrait drawings by drawing different poses each session. This course is uninstructed.

Location: Community Center, Room 10 No class 11/28 Barcode Dates

19859

Day Time

Sep 18–Dec 11 F

Res/Non

9:30 am–12:30 pm

$170 / $196

Watercolor Ages 18Y and up

Susan McAllister

Additional $25 material/supply fee payable to instructor at first class for those needing basic watercolor supplies. Suggested materials list provided at first class.

Location: Community Center, Room 10 No class 11/9, 11/23 WATERCOLOR I (BEGINNER)

Explore watercolor painting and learn basic techniques. “Brush up” on your painting skills before tackling more demanding paintings. Students will learn how to use basic wet into wet, wet on dry and wash techniques to paint natural phenomena such as clouds, water, plants and flowers. Individualized instruction will be provided to each participant, helping you to progress to a stronger skill level.

Barcode Dates

19623

Day Time

Sep 21–Dec 14 M

Res/Non

9:00 am–10:00 am

$50 / $58

WATERCOLOR I/II (BEGINNER–INTERMEDIATE)

Join this class for a chance to pursue watercolor projects in a relaxed, exploratory environment. Suitable for beginning, intermediate and advanced painters, this intensive watercolor class will provide a review as needed of basic watercolor techniques with an emphasis on achieving detailed control of the medium. Group practice, teacher demonstrations and individual instruction will be tailored to your needs as you choose projects from available visual prompts or your own reference materials and ideas.

Barcode Dates

19624 19625

Day Time

Sep 21–Dec 14 M Sep 21–Dec 14 M

Res/Non

10:15 am–12:15 pm 7:00 pm–9:00 pm

$100 / $115 $100 / $115

ADULT CLASSES | ART

Photography

WATERCOLOR II/III (INTERMEDIATE–ADVANCED)

Designed for students with some experience and a good understanding of painting techniques, this class will strengthen your ability to achieve detailed control of your watercolors. In consultation with the instructor, you will be encouraged to choose your own projects and to master specialized watercolor tasks related to these projects. Ample visual prompts will be available.

Barcode Dates

19626

Day Time

Sep 21–Dec 14 M

Res/Non

1:15 pm–3:15 pm

$100 / $115

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Adult

Arts & Crafts

Bridge

Ikebana: Creative Flower Arrangement

Bridge Basics: Part 1

Ages 18Y and up

Ages 18Y and up

Yayoi “Soho” Sakai

Michael Gosnell

Learn and develop creative self-expression of beauty and harmony through flower arrangements using common and unusual flowers. Imaginative use of enhancing materials and containers adds to arrangements. Students make arrangements using materials brought to class. Individual assistance and demonstrations available during class time. Additional lab fee $10, payable to instructor required at first class.

Bridge Basics Part 1 covers the basics of bidding, play of the hand and defense.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 $12 is available from instructor.

Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium No class 10/26, 11/2

Barcode Dates

Day Time

19852

M

Barcode Dates

19651

Day Time

Sep 14–Nov 23 M

1:00 pm–4:00 pm

Location: Community Center, Room 7 Sep 14–Nov 2

Res/Non

6:30 pm–8:30 pm

$100 / $115

Res/Non

$165 / $189

Bridge Basics: Part 2 Ages 18Y and up

Michael Gosnell

In Part 2 of learning the game of bridge, we will cover overcalls, takeout doubles, weak-two bids and other competitive actions.

Workbook for $12 is available from instructor.

Location: Community Center, Room 7 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19851

M

Sep 14–Nov 2

10:00 am–12:00 pm

Res/Non

$100 / $115

ADULT CLASSES | ARTS & CRAFTS, BRIDGE

Rusty Bridge Ages 18Y and up

Carol Griffin

Rusty Bridge is specially designed for those who want to update their bidding skills, improve their communication with their partners, and/or revive their “college days” playing skills. It begins with an complete basic bidding review, followed by an introduction to preemptive and slam bidding, the Stayman convention, leads against NT vs. Suit Contracts, bidding in the “balancing seat,” and the distinction between forcing and non-forcing bids. Each session will consist of a ½-hour lecture and 1½ hours supervised play with predealt hands that illustrate the subject of the day. A workbook is available from the instructor at a cost of $10.

Location: Community Center, Room 7 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19853

W

Sep 2–Oct 28

10:00 am–12:00 pm

Res/Non

$108 / $124

Drop-in Bridge Thursdays, 10:00 am–12:00 pm, Room 7

Just shuffle and play in a friendly atmosphere.

Carol Griffin is available for advice whenever you need her.

No partner is necessary. $10 fee.

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Diamond Series Ages 18Y and up

Carol Griffin

The Diamond Series is the ACBL intermediate course which focuses on “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, considering entries and avoiding the “dangerous” opponent. The textbook is available from the instructor for $20.

Location: Community Center, Room 7 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19854

W

Sep 2–Oct 28

1:00 pm–3:00 pm

Res/Non

$108 / $124

Heart Series: Part 1 Ages 18Y and up

Carol Griffin

The Heart Series Part I is a course which concentrates on defensive bidding and play. It encompass Leads against NT, Leads against Suit contracts, Second Hand play and Third Hand play. The textbook is available from the instructor for $20.

Barcode Dates

Day Time

19855

W

Sep 2–Oct 28

6:30 pm–8:30 pm

Res/Non

$108 / $124

Conventions Ages 18Y and up

Carol Griffin

Modern Bidding Conventions covers a selection of bidding conventions such as Stayman, Jacoby Transfers, Negative Doubles, Michael’s Overcalls, Unusual NT bids, and Roman Keycard Blackwood. There are pre-dealt hands to play that relate to the Conventions discussed in class.

Location: Community Center, Room 7 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19856

W

Dec 2–16

10:00 am–12:00 pm

Res/Non

$36 / $41

Signals & Discards Carol Griffin

This course demonstrates three kinds of signals (attitude, count, and suit preference) and when each one is used by the defense.

Several methods of discards are discussed. Each class consists of a lecture and supervised play with pre-dealt hands.

Location: Community Center, Room 7 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19857

W

1:00 pm–3:00 pm

Res/Non

$36 / $41

Carol Griffin

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

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

Ages 18Y and up

Carol Griffin

This course focuses on opening borderline hands and opening in third and fourth seats. Learn how to open “Weak Two” and competitive bidding based on the “law of total tricks.” Each week, pre-dealt hands selected to demonstrate strategies are played. There is something to learn for everyone!

Location: Community Center, Room 7 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19858

W

6:30 pm–8:30 pm

Tuesdays, 12:30 pm–approx. 4:00 pm Game Starts Promptly: 1:00 pm Fees: $10 materials fee per Tuesday

Computers Let’s Start Programming Level 1 Ages 18Y and up

Improving Your Judgment

Dec 2–16

Ages 18Y and up

NEWPLICATE: 0–500 PTS

Ages 18Y and up

Dec 2–16

Newplicate: The Most Exciting Game of Bridge!

Res/Non

$36 / $41

ADULT CLASSES | BRIDGE, COMPUTERS

Location: Community Center, Room 7

Asicom Staff

This 14-hour course introduces core computer science and programming concepts that will help students to develop logical thinking to solve problems using sequential processes. This level introduces students to the world of programming, making the process of induction easy and rewarding.

Location: Community Center, Room 9 No class 11/26 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19724

Th

Sep 3–Dec 10

Res/Non

6:30 pm–7:30 pm

$350 / $403

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POWERPOINT

Hands-on Computer Classes for PC & Mac Users Ages 18Y and up

Lynn Pesonen

EXCEL & WORD

If you don’t know them, you need to. Even if you think you do, you probably need to re-familiarize yourself with Word & Excel.

This class will help you stay current and help you apply your new knowledge immediately. This class applies to PC and MAC users. The instructor will hand out a take-home class manual and collect a $30 lab fee at the first class session. Bring your own laptop if you’d prefer, otherwise laptops will be provided with two persons per computer.

Location: Community Center, Room 5 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19718

Th

Sep 17–Oct 1

10:00 am–12:00 pm

Res/Non

$125 / $144

EXCEL NEXT STEP

You may know how to work with Excel, but do you know how to make it work for you? Learn the tricks you need to keep up in today’s fast computer-based world and cut your work time in half! Auto-fill data, create and use formulas and format print ready spreadsheets and charts. This class applies to PC and MAC users. The instructor will hand out a take-home class manual and collect a $20 lab fee at class. Bring your own laptop if you’d prefer, otherwise laptops will be provided with two persons per computer.

ADULT CLASSES | COMPUTERS

Location: Community Center, Room 5 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19720

Th

Oct 15

10:00 am–12:00 pm

Res/Non

$85 / $98

DIGITAL PHOTO & PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS

You have digital photos you’ve taken, now what? Learn how to upload, organize and how to edit your pictures with PhotoShop Elements. The concepts you learn will allow you to enhance and preserve great photos. This class applies to PC and MAC users.

The instructor will hand out a take-home class manual and collect a $30 lab fee at the first class session. Computers are provided. One person per computer.

Location: Community Center, Room 5 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19719

Th

Oct 22–29

10:00 am–12:00 pm

Res/Non

$85 / $98

PHOTOS & SHUTTERFLY

Impress your audience! Design, enhance and conduct dynamic presentations as a powerful means of communication. You’ll learn how to work with design formats, bulleted lists, pictures, objects and apply animation effects to enhance the visual appeal of your presentations. This class applies to PC and MAC users.

The instructor will hand out a take-home manual and collect a $20 lab fee at class. Bring your own laptop if you’d prefer, otherwise laptops will be provided with two persons per computer.

Location: Community Center, Room 5 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19721

Th

Nov 19

10:00 am–12:00 pm

PUBLISHER

Location: Community Center, Room 5 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19722

Th

Dec 3

10:00 am–12:00 pm

Location: Community Center, Room 5 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19723

Th

Dec 10

10:00 am–12:00 pm

Location: Community Center, Room 6

Day Time

Th

10:00 am–12:00 pm

Res/Non

$45 / $52

$45 / $52

MAIL MERGE

Location: Community Center, Room 5 Nov 5

Res/Non

Have you ever needed to send the same letter to multiple recipients or print envelopes or labels to a group of people? Then learn the power of Mail Merge in six easy steps. You can create a name and address list to merge the list to print onto letters, labels and envelopes so each is personalized. This class applies to PC and MAC users. The instructor will hand out a take-home manual and collect a $20 lab fee at class. Bring your own laptop if you’d prefer otherwise laptops will be provided with two persons per computer.

Mac—Senior Basics

19717

$45 / $52

Tired of paying someone else to create your publications? Create your own flyers, brochures, newsletters, invitations and more!

Don’t start with a blank piece of paper, modify a pre-designed format to use your creativity to produce the design and content exactly as you want it. With the skills you learn you’ll create impressive material. This class applies to PC and MAC users.

The instructor will hand out a take-home class manual and collect a $20 lab fee at class. Bring your own laptop if you’d prefer, otherwise laptops will be provided with two persons per computer.

Picture the possibilities of what you could do with your photos if you learn how to capture them from your device, organize them into folders and how to upload them onto Shutterfly.com to easily enhance and share your photos, plus create your own photo books, greeting cards, calendars and more. This class applies to PC and Mac users. The instructor will hand out a take-home class manual and collect a $20 lab fee at class. Bring your own laptop if you’d prefer, otherwise laptops will be provided with two persons per computer.

Barcode Dates

Res/Non

Designed for Ages 50+

Res/Non

$45 / $52

Sharon Beck

This six-week course will be broken down into an easy-to-learn three step training. First, we will go over the basics of how Apple devices work. Then, we will dive into the world of apps and how to use them to your benefit. The last two weeks will be covering other useful features such as voice texting, iTunes, Siri as a personal assistant, the iCloud and more! Come prepared with your Apple devices and your questions.

Barcode Dates

Day Time

19997

Th

Sep 3–Oct 8

1:30 pm–2:30 pm

Res/Non

$75 / $82

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Cooking Ages 18Y and up

Chat Mingkwan

THAI COOKING

Learn about Thai culinary philosophy, to recognize Thai flavors, and to create wonderful Thai dishes. Learn to use many herbs and spices found in Thai cuisine such as lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime. Prepare dishes such as hot and sour soup, lime vinaigrette salad stir-fried noodles, curry, and a coconut dessert.

Transform fresh ingredients into wonderful meals. Bring a sharp chef’s knife or cleaver, cutting board, hand towel, beverage, and to-go box. Materials fee of $12 is due to the instructor.

Location: Community Center, Kitchen Barcode Dates

Day Time

19935

Tu

Sep 1

6:30 pm–9:30 pm

Res/Non

$50 / $57

REGIONAL CHINESE

Wines & Vines Ages 21Y and up

Captain Vineyards

Join Susan and Sal Captain at Captain Vineyards of Moraga for an intimate look at how grapes are grown and wine is made at a small, family-owned vineyard. Participants will learn how a healthy vineyard is developed, and wine processed using green and sustainable practices. Barrel tasting and cheese pairing will complete the class. Don’t miss this unique outdoor excursion for minds and bodies!

Location: Captain Vineyards, Moraga Barcode Dates

Day Time

19983 19984 19985 19986

Su Su Su Su

Sep 20 Oct 18 Nov 15 Dec 13

Res/Non

1:00 pm–3:00 pm 1:00 pm–3:00 pm 1:00 pm–3:00 pm 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

$43 / $49 $43 / $49 $43 / $49 $43 / $49

Join us and cook up some tasty and popular Chinese dishes!

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

Location: Community Center, Kitchen Barcode Dates

Day Time

19937

W

Oct 28

6:30 pm–9:30 pm

ADULT CLASSES | COOKING

Cooking: Asian

Res/Non

$50 / $57

ASIAN APPETIZERS

Varieties of delicious morsels are made with an Asian flair. East, simple, and attractive are combined to create these cocktail treats! Bring a sharp chef’s knife or cleaver, cutting board, hand towel, beverage, and to-go box. Materials fee of $12 is due to the instructor at first class.

Location: Community Center, Kitchen Barcode Dates

Day Time

19936

W

Dec 2

6:30 pm–9:30 pm

Res/Non

$50 / $57

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Dance Ballet BALLET I/II: BASIC (CONTINUING)

Ages 18Y and up

Ginger Megley

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

Location: Community Center, Room 1 Barcode Dates

19645 19646

Day Time

Sep 8–Oct 27 Tu Nov 3–Dec 15 Tu

7:30 pm–9:00 pm 7:30 pm–9:00 pm

Res/Non

$130 / $150 $115 / $132

BALLET II: INTERMEDIATE (CONTINUING)

Ages 18Y and up

Jane Black

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

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

ADULT CLASSES | DANCE

Location: Community Center, Room 1 No class 11/24, 11/26 Barcode Dates

Day

Time

19647 19648 19649 19650 19860 19861 19862 19863 19864

Tu Th Tu/Th Tu Th Tu/Th Tu Th Tu/Th

9:45 am–11:45 am $80 / $92 9:45 am–11:45 am $80 / $92 9:45 am–11:45 am $150 / $173 9:45 am–11:45 am $80 / $92 9:45 am–11:45 am $80 / $92 9:45 am–11:45 am $150 / $173 9:45 am–11:45 am $80 / $92 9:45 am–11:45 am $80 / $92 9:45 am–11:45 am $150 / $173

Sep 1–29 Sep 3–Oct 1 Sep 1–Oct 1 Oct 6–Nov 3 Oct 8–Nov 5 Oct 6–Nov 5 Nov 10–Dec 15 Nov 12–Dec 17 Nov 10–Dec 17

Res/Non

Ballet Class Cards

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

INDIVIDUAL CLASS CARDS—BALLET

1-visit class card: $18(Res) / $20(Non) 6-visit class card: $96(Res) / $110(Non)

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Social / Ballroom Dance

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, strenghtening 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 BEGINNING Barcode Dates

19918 19920

Day Time

Sep 15–Oct 27 Tu Nov 3–Dec 15 Tu

Res/Non

6:30 pm–7:30 pm 6:30 pm–7:30 pm

$115 / $132 $115 / $132

INTERMEDIATE Barcode Dates

19919 19921

Day Time

Sep 15–Oct 27 Tu Nov 3–Dec 15 Tu

Res/Non

7:30 pm–8:30 pm 7:30 pm–8:30 pm

$115 / $132 $115 / $132

Line Dancing Ages 18Y and up

John Trentacosti

Learn the latest and many of the old favorite dances. No partner required. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. For first-time and continuing beginners, learn the basics to start line dancing.

There are many reviews and extra help for first-time dancers. For intermediate students the class is fast-paced with nonstop dancing. All grades and levels are welcome, but previous experience is recommended.

Location: Community Center, Room 2 No class 10/5, make-up on 12/14; no class 10/6, make-up 12/15 BEGINNING/EASY INTERMEDIATE Barcode Dates

Day Time

19960 19962 19961 19963

M Tu M Tu

Sep 14–Oct 26 Sep 15–Oct 27 Nov 2–Dec 7 Nov 3–Dec 8

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

Res/Non

$42 / $48 $42 / $48 $42 / $48 $42 / $48

INTERMEDIATE Barcode Dates

Day Time

19964 19966 19965 19967

M Tu M Tu

Sep 14–Oct 26 Sep 15–Oct 27 Nov 2–Dec 7 Nov 3–Dec 8

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

Res/Non

$42 / $48 $42 / $48 $42 / $48 $42 / $48

Ages 18Y 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, Chris Mehling and, her partner, David Kelso’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 to learn 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. Hard-soled shoes with either leather or plastic soles are recommended. Note: the second session of classes are a continuation of the first session.

BASIC: FOXTROT (BOX), WALTZ, RHUMBA

Basic focuses on the basic steps of selected dances and the fundamental body mechanics necessary for all dancing. Singles should come to the first class to be paired with other singles before they register.

Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium No class 11/11, 11/25 Barcode Dates

19693 19695

Day Time

Sep 2–Oct 14 W Oct 21–Dec 16 W

Res/Non

7:30 pm–9:00 pm 7:30 pm–9:00 pm

$90 / $104 $90 / $104

INTERMEDIATE: RHUMBA, WEST COAST SWING, CHA CHA CHA (CONTINUING)

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. Intermediate class participation requires approval of instructors.

Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium No class 11/11, 11/25 Barcode Dates

19694 19696

Day Time

Sep 2–Oct 14 W Oct 21–Dec 16 W

Res/Non

8:30 pm–10:00 pm 8:30 pm–10:00 pm

$90 / $104 $90 / $104

BOTH BASIC & INTERMEDIATE CLASSES Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium No class 11/11, 11/25 Barcode Dates

19697 19698

Day Time

Sep 2–Oct 14 W Oct 21–Dec 23 W

Res/Non

7:30 pm–10:00 pm 7:30 pm–10:00 pm

ADULT CLASSES | DANCE

Flamenco

$112 / $129 $112 / $129

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Dog Obedience

TECHNIQUES FOR OFF-LEASH PREPARATION

Dog Obedience Classes Ages 18Y and up

Lynn Kosmakos

NOVICE II: INTERMEDIATE–ADVANCED (DOGS 6+MO.)

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

Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium Barcode Dates

Day Time

19793

Th

Sep 3–Nov 19

9:30 am–10:30 am

Res/Non

$156 / $179

PUPPY HEAD START (PUPS 9–20 WEEKS)

Your puppy has a lot to learn before the age of six months. Our Puppy Head Start class gives your pup the opportunity to meet and play with other dogs and people in a safe environment. We also put your pup on the right track for learning household manners and beginning obedience. We cover house breaking, chewing, leash training, and coming when called. This is a fun class, suitable for the entire family to attend. Bring proof that your pup is under veterinarian care. Minimum age limit for the handler is 16. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a 6-foot leash and dog kibble the first day of class.

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.

Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium No class 11/26 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19802 19803 19804 19805

Th Th Th Th

Sep 10–Oct 15 Sep 10–Oct 15 Oct 22–Dec 3 Oct 22–Dec 3

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

Res/Non

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

ADULT CLASSES | DOG OBEDIENCE

Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium No class 11/26 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19794 19795 19796 19797

Th Th Th Th

Sep 10–24 Oct 1–15 Oct 22–Nov 5 Nov 12–Dec 3

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

Res/Non

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

BEGINNING OBEDIENCE: BUILDING A RELATIONSHIP (20+ WEEKS)

Now is the time to bring out the best in your dog. In this foundation class your dog learns how to walk nicely on leash, sit and down 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, Founders Auditorium No class 11/26 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19798 19799 19800 19801

Th Th Th Th

Sep 10–Oct 15 Sep 10–Oct 15 Oct 22–Dec 3 Oct 22–Dec 3

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

Res/Non

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

Dog Obedience Drop-In

Ages 18Y and up Lynn Kosmakos Thursdays, 9:30 am–11:30 am at the Founders Auditorium.

Class cards are valid for 90 days from date of purchase.

INDIVIDUAL CLASS CARDS

1-visit class card: $15(Res) / $17(Non) 6-visit class card: $87(Res) / $95(Non)

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Fitness

Dancercise

Fit An’trim Gentle Fitness & Fun

Join these sessions filled with easy to follow, yet challenging, routines choreographed to the best music hits of yesterday.

Ages 60Y and up

Cheryl Antrim

Who says exercise has to be WORK? Join this “mature” group and have FUN while you exercise! Gentle warm up, stretches, low-impact aerobics, balance, strength-training in chairs, and cool down are all part of this class plus the bonus of FUN! Bring a buddy to share the smiles.

Location: Community Center, Room 2 No class 11/26 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19652 19653 19654 19655

M Th M Th

Sep 14–Oct 26 Sep 10–Oct 22 Nov 2–Dec 14 Oct 29–Dec 17

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

Res/Non

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

FIT AN’TRIM FITNESS PASS—1-visit card: $11(Res) / $13(Non) 6-visit card: $60(Res) / $66(Non) Valid for Cheryl Antrim’s Fit An’trim classes. Cards are valid for 90 days from date of purchase.

Helen Doughty

Location: Community Center, Room 2 No class 9/7 Barcode Dates

Day

Time

19656

W/M

7:30 pm–8:30 pm

Sep 9–Oct 14

Res/Non

$50 / $57

Location: Community Center, Room 9 AB No class 11/11 Barcode Dates

19657 19658

Day

Oct 19–Nov 18 M/W Nov 23–Dec 23 M/W

Time

Res/Non

7:30 pm–8:30 pm 7:30 pm–8:30 pm

$41 / $47 $45 / $52

ADULT CLASSES | FITNESS

Ages 18Y and up

Fall Prevention: Balance & Stay Fit Geared for 60Y and up

Kathy Frisch

This chair class utilizes some exercises done while sitting and some while standing. Focus on strengthening the legs, arms, core, and improving your balance. The key to aging—stay active, strong and mobile. DROP-IN AVAILABLE for this class $10 / $11.

Location: Community Center, Room 2 No class 9/18, 11/27 Barcode Dates

19659 19660 19661

Day Time

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

Res/Non

11:00 am–12:00 pm 11:00 am–12:00 pm 11:00 am–12:00 pm

$40 / $46 $50 / $58 $50 / $58

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Nia® Technique: Mind-Body Fitness Ages 18Y and up

Pilates: Mat Pilates Janet Kaufman

ADULT CLASSES | FITNESS

Ages 18Y and up

Kathleen (Kathy) Frisch

Nia is cardiovascular fitness blending movements from the dance, martial, and healing arts. It 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! Class is open to everyone regardless of size, shape, physical abilities or level of fitness. No experience necessary.

Breathing, Core Strength, Flexibility & Stretching. This is whole-body work-out that will strengthen your abs and back which also helps with posture. You will learn to use your breath to help facilitate movement, concentration, centering and balance. When you walk out of class you will stand taller and feel energized. Pilates is a physical mind body experience. All levels, beginner to advance. DROP-IN AVAILABLE for this class $13 / $15.

Location: Community Center, Room 2 No class 11/27

Barcode Dates

®

Barcode Dates

19611 19612 19613

Day Time

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

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

Res/Non

$55 / $63 $55 / $63 $55 / $63

Location: Community Center, Room 6 No class 9/16, 11/11 19662 19663 19664

Day Time

Sep 2–30 W Oct 7–Nov 4 W Nov 18–Dec 16 W

Nia Class Cards

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

1-class card: $13 (Res) / $15 (Non) 6-class card: $72 (Res) / $83 (Non)

$52 / $60 $65 / $75 $65 / $75

Tai Chi Ch’uan: Qigong Ages 18Y and up

®

Res/Non

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

Marilyn Cooper

Tai Chi Ch’uan improves balance, bone density, circulation, mental clarity and elevates the mood. All movements are applicable to self-defense. Qigong is ancient Chinese ‘energy work’ involving relaxation and deep breathing. Grandmaster Marilyn Cooper has been training and teaching for over 48 years.

Meet outside in front of the Community Center at the first class.

Class is held inside when it rains.

Location: Community Center, Room 7 Barcode Dates

19968 19969

Day Time

Sep 5–Oct 24 Sa Oct 31–Dec 19 Sa

9:00 am–10:30 am 9:00 am–10:30 am

Res/Non

$130 / $150 $130 / $150

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GENTLE YOGA & MEDITATION

Yoga and Meditation

Ages 18Y and up

YOGA: IYENGAR

Jeanne Dowell

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

Location: Community Center, Kindergym No class 11/26 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19769 19770 19771 19772

Tu Th Tu Th

Sep 1–Oct 20 Sep 3–Oct 22 Oct 27–Dec 15 Oct 29–Dec 17

Res/Non

6:15 pm–7:30 pm 9:00 am–10:15 am 6:15 pm–7:30 pm 9:00 am–10:15 am

$120 / $138 $120 / $138 $120 / $138 $105 / $121

Jeanne Dowell

This class is guaranteed to bring more peace in your daily life through the art of yoga and meditation. You will be shown how to use a journal in living gratitude and easy, simple ways to meditate. New scientific studies have shown how these practices help in the aging process, and actually change the brain to create more dopamine. $10 material fee due to instrctor for personal pocket journal.

Location: Community Center, Kindergym Barcode Dates

Day Time

19773 19774

Tu M

Sep 15 Oct 5

Res/Non

10:00 am–11:30 am 7:00 pm–8:30 pm

$20 / $23 $20 / $23

YOGA: BASICS

Ages 18Y and up

Veera Sanjana

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

Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium Barcode Dates

19775 19777

Day Time

Sep 1–Oct 20 Tu Oct 27–Dec 15 Tu

6:30 pm–7:45 pm 6:30 pm–7:45 pm

Res/Non

$124 / $143 $124 / $143

Location: Library, Garden Room No class 11/26 Barcode Dates

19776 19778

Day Time

Sep 3–Oct 22 Th Oct 29–Dec 17 Th

Barcode Dates

19779 19780

Day Time

Aug 31–Oct 26 M Nov 2–Dec 21 M

Res/Non

9:15 am–10:30 am 9:15 am–10:30 am

$124 / $143 $124 / $143

Zumba

MEDITATION & JOURNALING

Ages 18Y and up

Location: Library, Garden Room No class 9/7

10:15 am–11:30 am 10:15 am–11:30 am

Res/Non

$124 / $143 $105 / $121

ZUMBA GOLD

Ages 18Y and up

Barbara Ward

Zumba Gold is the low-impact version of this wildly popular dance-fitness program. With easy-to-follow moves and exhilarating Latin rhythms, we dance our way to improved cardiovascular fitness, balance, and agility. We add toning elements to every class using weighted Zumba toning sticks (provided by instructor) to enhance rhythm, build strength and tone up! All fitness levels welcome. Classes are friendly and fun!

Location: Community Center, Founders Auditorium No class 11/24, 11/25, 11/26 Barcode Dates

Day

Time

19938 19939 19945 19943

Tu W Tu/Th W

9:00 am–9:50 am 9:30 am–10:20 am 9:00 am–9:50 am 9:30 am–10:20 am

Sep 15–Oct 27 Sep 16–Oct 28 Nov 3–Dec 24 Nov 4–Dec 23

Res/Non

$77 / $89 $77 / $89 $116 / $133 $66 / $76

Location: Community Center, Room 2 No class 11/24, 11/25, 11/26 Barcode Dates

Day

Time

19941 19940 19942 19944

Tu/Th Th Tu Th

9:00 am–9:50 am 9:00 am–9:50 am 9:00 am–9:50 am 9:00 am–9:50 am

Sep 15–Oct 29 Sep 17–Oct 29 Nov 3–Dec 22 Nov 5–Dec 24

Res/Non

$116 / $133 $77 / $89 $77 / $89 $77 / $89

ADULT CLASSES | FITNESS

Ages 18Y and up

Veera Sanjana

Gentle Yoga helps relieve the effects of chronic stress and is based on a series of restful postures designed to cleanse, tone and nourish the organs. This class focuses on safely and effectively stretching and strengthening as well as exploring breath, relaxation and mindfulness techniques. Classes are appropriate for all levels of experience, and can be modified for those with physical considerations. Each session will include meditation that focuses on simple and effective techniques for self-awareness, offering a path toward balance, grounding and personal growth. Bringing a blanket/cushion for meditation is recommended.

Zumba Class Cards

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

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

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ADULT CLASSES | FITNESS

ZUMBA GOLD: SATURDAY

Ages 18Y and up

ZUMBA: MID–HIGH IMPACT

Sandra Franklin, Barbara Ward, Liz Pemble, Janet Tilander

Saturday Zumba Gold is taught by four licensed Zumba instructors, each with her own flavor, will make each class something special. Experience all four instructors over the eight weeks.

Location: Community Center, Room 2 Barcode Dates

19946 19947

Day Time

Sep 5–Oct 24 Sa Oct 31–Dec 19 Sa

8:45 am–9:35 am 8:45 am–9:35 am

Res/Non

$88 / $101 $88 / $101

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 or 6 No class 9/7, 11/11, 11/23, 11/25 Barcode Dates

Day

Time

19951 19953 19955 19949 19950 19956 19954 19952

W W/M M M M M M/W W

6:30 pm–7:30 pm 6:30 pm–7:30 pm 9:00 am–10:00 am 7:00 pm–8:00 pm 7:00 pm–8:00 pm 9:00 am–10:00 am 7:00 pm–8:00 pm 6:30 pm–7:30 pm

Sep 9–Oct 28 Sep 9–Oct 28 Sep 14–Oct 26 Sep 14–Oct 26 Nov 2–Dec 21 Nov 2–Dec 21 Nov 2–Dec 23 Nov 4–Dec 23

Res/Non

$96 / $110 $156 / $173 $84 / $97 $84 / $97 $84 / $97 $84 / $97 $130 / $150 $72 / $83

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Foreign Languages

French

Chinese: Mandarin

Handouts are available for each class (no textbooks required).

For French I/II/III: Bring a blank CD and $2 if you would like a CD for the course.

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 and III is a continuation. Additional material fee of $10 payable to teacher first day of class.

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

19877 19878

Day Time

Sep 8–Oct 20 Tu Oct 27–Dec 15 Tu

1:00 pm–2:15 pm 1:00 pm–2:15 pm

19879 19880

Day Time

Sep 8–Oct 20 Tu Oct 27–Dec 15 Tu

9:00 am–10:15 am 9:00 am–10:15 am

$126 / $145 $126 / $145

Res/Non

$126 / $145 $126 / $145

CHINESE: CONVERSATIONAL MANDARIN III Barcode Dates

19881 19882

Day Time

Sep 8–Oct 20 Tu Oct 27–Dec 15 Tu

10:30 am–11:45 am 10:30 am–11:45 am

This friendly and relaxed class helps develop a practical command of the language for everyday situations, without the use of translation. Practice introductions, being at a restaurant, speaking with friends, and asking and answering the type of questions you might encounter when traveling and meeting French speakers.

Barcode Dates Res/Non

CHINESE: CONVERSATIONAL MANDARIN II Barcode Dates

FRENCH: CONVERSATION I

Location: Community Center, Room 8 No class 10/8, 11/26

CHINESE: CONVERSATIONAL MANDARIN I Barcode Dates

Nicole Collins

19865

$126 / $145 $126 / $145

Time

(11 weeks) Res/Non

11:00 am–12:30 pm

$140 / $161

FRENCH: CONVERSATION II

This class is for those who have taken French I, or have similar background in French. Learn new vocabulary, more complex sentence structures, expressions, and grammar. Emphasis is on pronunciation, using everyday language and expressions.

Location: Community Center, Room 7 No class 10/9, 11/27 Barcode Dates

Res/Non

Day

Sep 17–Dec 10 Th

19866

Day

Sep 18–Dec 11 F

Time

(11 weeks) Res/Non

11:00 am–12:30 pm

$140 / $161

FRENCH: CONVERSATION III

This class is for students who have taken the continuing/ intermediate class or have similar background. We will continue to learn more complex vocabulary, pronunciation, and sentence structures with emphasis on building confidence in speaking French. This class will be on-going from September to June.

Location: Community Center, Room 7 No class 10/9, 11/27 Barcode Dates

19867

Day

Sep 18–Dec 11 F

Time

(11 weeks) Res/Non

9:15 am–10:45 am

$176 / $202

FRENCH: CONVERSATION IV

For students who have taken the French III class (or have similar background) and are comfortable using the past, imperfect, future and conditional tenses. We use French short stories, newspapers, and magazine articles as topics for discussion.

Emphasis is on conversation, fluency and pronunciation.

ADULT CLASSES | FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Ages 18Y and up

Ages 18Y and up

Location: Community Center, Room 7 or 8 No class 10/8, 10/9, 11/26, 11/27 Barcode Dates

19869 19868

Day

Sep 17–Dec 10 Th Sep 18–Dec 11 F

Time

(11 weeks) Res/Non

1:00 pm–2:00 pm 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

$176 / $202 $176 / $202

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Italian

Spanish

Ages 18Y and up

Nicole Collins

Handouts are available for each class; no textbook is required.

For Italian I/II/III: bring a blank CD and $2 if you want a CD for the course.

ITALIAN: CONVERSATION I

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

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

Emphasis is placed on the everyday situations you are likely to encounter.

Location: Community Center, Room 7 No class 10/6, 11/24 Barcode Dates

Day

Time

19870

Tu

11:00 am–12:30 pm

Sep 15–Dec 8

(11 weeks) Res/Non

$140 / $161

ITALIAN: CONVERSATION II

For those who have taken Italian I or have similar background in Italian. Learn more complex sentence structures, vocabulary, and expressions, with emphasis on pronunciation, using everyday language and expressions.

ADULT CLASSES | FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Location: Community Center, Room 7 No class 10/6, 11/24 Barcode Dates

Day

Time

19871

Tu

9:15 am–10:45 am

Sep 15–Dec 8

(11 weeks) Res/Non

$140 / $161

ITALIAN: CONVERSATION III

Learn more complex vocabulary, pronunciation, and sentence structures with emphasis on building confidence in speaking Italian. This class is on-going from September to June to allow continued learning, practicing, and reviewing. Emphasis is on pronunciation, practical, everyday situations.

Location: Community Center, Room 7 No class 10/6, 11/24 Barcode Dates

Day

Time

19872

Tu

1:00 pm–2:30 pm

Sep 15–Dec 8

(11 weeks) Res/Non

$176 / $202

ITALIAN: CONVERSATION IV

For students who have taken Italian III, or have a similar background, and are comfortable using the past, imperfect, and conditional tenses. We use short stories, magazine and newspaper articles as topics for discussion. Emphasis is on conversation, fluency and pronunciation.

Location: Community Center, Room 7 or 8 No class 10/8, 10/9, 11/26, 11/27 Barcode Dates

19873 19874

Day

Sep 17–Dec 10 Th Sep 18–Dec 11 F

Time

(11 weeks) Res/Non

2:15 pm–3:15 pm 2:15 pm–3:15 pm

Ages 18Y and up

Aprendo Español/Asicom

Aprendo Español is a fun and interactive approach to teaching Spanish, used and approved by many institutions. The system is very functional since students do not solely depend on textbooks but also learn by listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises. The instructor’s computer and interactive multimedia projector are used to solve practical workshops, as part of the method. The beginning/intermediate class is for students who have taken a beginner class before. We will emphasize more complex vocabulary, pronunciation and sentence structure.

Additional $10 materials fee payable to the instructor at the first class.

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

Day Time

19924 19928 19925 19929

W Sa W Sa

Sep 2–Oct 14 Sep 5–Oct 17 Oct 28–Dec 16 Oct 31–Dec 12

Res/Non

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

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

BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE Location: Community Center, Room 6 or 8 No class 11/26 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19922 19926 19923 19927

Tu Th Tu Th

Sep 1–Oct 13 Sep 3–Oct 15 Oct 27–Dec 8 Oct 29–Dec 17

Res/Non

9:30 am–11:30 am 9:30 am–11:30 am 9:30 am–11:30 am 9:30 am–11:30 am

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

Spanish Conversation Through Film Ages 18Y and up

Patricia Jorgensen

This class assumes intermediate proficiency in Spanish. You will watch feature films from Spain and Latin America (assigned by the instructor) on your own time/film showings; then we will discuss them in class. Our class includes debates, games, questionnaires and role-playing in a relaxed atmosphere.

Grammar will be reviewed/covered as necessary. You will not only enjoy foreign cinema but you will also increase your vocabulary and fluency while learning about the traditions, culture and values of different Spanish-speaking societies.

Location: Community Center, Room 6 No class 11/11, 11/25 Barcode Dates

19930 19931

Day Time

Sep 2–Oct 14 W Oct 21–Dec 16 W

10:00 am–11:15 am 10:00 am–11:15 am

Res/Non

$154 / $177 $154 / $177

$176 / $202 $176 / $202

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Intermediate Spanish Through Literature

Literature

Ages 18Y and up

Ages 18Y and up

At this point you will review the most important grammatical structures. You will also start building vocabulary on specific topics. Your Spanish will improve beyond the general everyday life events. We will read short stories, work with songs, play games, watch video clips, work in pairs and do online interactive activities with the goal of mastering all four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Location: Community Center, Room 6 No class 11/11, 11/25 Barcode Dates

19932 19933

Day Time

Sep 2–Oct 14 W Oct 21–Dec 16 W

Res/Non

11:30 am–12:45 pm 11:30 am–12:45 pm

$154 / $177 $154 / $177

Literature Marjorie Roth

Join in a stimulating discussion to explore perennially vital ideas in our Great Books Discussion group. The books used are published by the Great Books Foundation and may be ordered by phoning 1(800) 222-5870 (approximately $20–$25 +shipping) or online at www. Greatbooks.org. Readings will be contined from the summer session, Great Books—Immigrant Voices, contact (925) 254-2445 for updates. Class meets alternate weeks: 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16 Location: Community Center, Room 9B Day Time

19934

W

Sep 9–Dec 16

Henry Fielding liked rogues and scoundrels, rascals who by nature simply couldn’t obey the rules of the stiff-lipped frauds that he saw dominating 18th British society, morally corrupt behind a thin veil of hypocritical propriety. Jonathan Wild thief and highwayman; Joseph Andrews and Parson Adams, ingenuous innocents who aren’t afraid of fighting the bad guys; Tom Jones, lusty and intemperate, but kind, generous, and deeply moral where it counts. Fielding sends these fellows on journeys that mock the old epic form and introduce us to the social, political and historical conflicts of mid-18th century England. Reading: Joseph Andrews, Tom Jones, and of secondary importance Jonathan Wild and Shamela Andrews.

7:00 pm–8:30 pm

Res/Non

$48 / $55

History Ages 18Y and up

Barcode Dates

19665

GREAT BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

Barcode Dates

HENRY FIELDING, RASCALS, ROGUES AND SCOUNDRELS

Location: Community Center, Kindergym

Great Book Discussion Group Ages 18Y and up

Dr. Jerry Bryant

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

James Hadley

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

Day Time

Oct 6–Nov 24 Tu

Res/Non

10:00 am–12:00 pm

$80 / $92

Martial Arts Self Defense: Aiki Jujitsu

Teen/Adult

Ages 13Y and up

Mehran Mojtahedi

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 martial arts systems found today.

Location: Community Center, Kindergym No class 11/28 Barcode Dates

19849 19850

Day Time

Sep 12–Oct 24 Sa Oct 31–Dec 19 Sa

Res/Non

10:15 am–11:15 am 10:15 am–11:15 am

$70 / $81 $70 / $81

ADULT CLASSES | FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURE, MARTIAL ARTS

Patricia Jorgensen

ANCIENT CIVILIZATION

A multi-media grand tour of the ancient Mediterranean from the Pyramids to Rome. The arts, religion, literature, and war are all here treated in a thoroughly interdisciplinary and entertaining series of lectures.

Location: Library, Auditorium No class 10/6, 10/13 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19666

Tu

Sep 8–Nov 24

10:00 am–12:00 pm

Res/Non

$108 / $124

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Music

Special Interest

Taiko: Japanese Drumming Ages 18Y and up

Speaking Kensuke Sumii

Ages 18Y and up

Bay Area Debate Club Staff

TAIKO I: INTRODUCTION

SPEAKING WITH CONFIDENCE AS.1

Drums provided! Taiko is the art of Japanese drumming, which develops self-expression and musical creativity. You’ll be introduced to the kinds and uses of Taiko drums, and sounds of various beats, as well as Japanese expressions. Everyone participates on actual drums each class. Additional $90 supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

Being able to communicate effectively and confidently has immeasurable benefits in professional, social and family life. We cannot escape from the occasions where we have to speak in front of a large group be it a work, parties or schools. In this course participants learn how to manage public speaking anxiety, present themselves with confidence, and connect with their audience through effective body language.

Location: Wilder Park, Ranch House No class 11/26 Barcode Dates

19711 19712

Day Time

Sep 3–Oct 22 Th Oct 29–Dec 17 Th

7:00 pm–8:30 pm 7:00 pm–8:30 pm

Res/Non

$61 / $70 $61 / $70

Location: Community Center, Room 9 No class 11/23 Barcode Dates

19608

Day Time

Sep 21–Nov 30 M

6:30 pm–8:00 pm

Res/Non

$199 / $229

Ukulele Roots

ADULT CLASSES | MUSIC, SPECIAL INTEREST

Ages 18Y and up

Al Dodge

Come and learn to play traditional ukulele music of the 20’s and 30’s, including Hawaiian, Tin Pan Alley, and period novelty songs. Learn chords and strumming patterns by playing and singing along with other ukulele players in a supportive environment. A basic ukulele is required.

LEVEL 1

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

Location: Community Center, Room 8 No class 11/24 Barcode Dates

19713 19715

Day Time

Sep 8–Oct 20 Tu Oct 27–Dec 15 Tu

6:45 pm–7:30 pm 6:45 pm–7:30 pm

Res/Non

$90 / $104 $90 / $104

LEVEL 2

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

Location: Community Center, Room 8 No class 11/24 Barcode Dates

19714 19716

Day Time

Sep 8–Oct 20 Tu Oct 27–Dec 15 Tu

7:30 pm–8:15 pm 7:30 pm–8:15 pm

Res/Non

$90 / $104 $90 / $104

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Sports

Cardio Tennis Ages 18Y and up

Basketball Drop-in Ages 18Y and up SUNDAYS, AUG 16–DEC 13, 5:00–7:00 PM

Come join us for Sunday night drop in basketball. The gym is split into two courts so there is nonstop games for all who attend; teams are assigned randomly. All ages and skill levels welcome. Closed 9/6 and 11/29.

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

Pickleball Drop-in

Drew Diefenbach

Cardio Tennis is a one-hour high energy fitness tennis class that combines modern footwork techniques with cardiovascular drills, delivering the ultimate, full body, calorie burning aerobic workout. This is a social and fun class for all players of all ability levels. $10 material (ball) fee due to instructor at the first class.

Drop-in: $15 / $17.

Location: Community Center Park, Tennis Court 3 Barcode Dates

Day Time

19781 19783 19782 19784

W Th W Th

Sep 2–Oct 21 Sep 3–Oct 22 Oct 28–Dec 16 Oct 29–Dec 17

Res/Non

7:00 am–8:00 pm 12:00 pm–1:00 pm 7:00 pm–8:00 pm 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

$119 / $137 $119 / $137 $119 / $137 $119 / $137

Ages 18Y and up THURSDAYS, 2:00–4:00 PM

Free to Play! All levels welcome to join in on America’s fastest growing sport. Rain cancels. Closed 11/26.

Location: Community Center Park, Tennis Court 1 Ball/Paddle Rental, if needed: $3(Res) / $4(Non)

Tennis Ron Noon (USPTA), John Fogli, Drew Diefenbach

Join one of the tennis classes at the scenic Orinda Community Center tennis courts. Small classes. Class times may change due to player levels. $10 material (ball) fee payable to instructor at first class.

Tennis Levels: Beginner—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—Understands grips, ground strokes and can begin to control the serve. Emphasis on technique, doubles strategy, and movement on the court.

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

Location: Community Center Park, Tennis Court 1 No class 11/9, 11/11, 11/26, 11/28

BEGINNER Barcode Dates

19785 19786

Drew Diefenbach Day Time

Sep 2–Oct 21 W Oct 28–Dec 16 W

Res/Non

6:00 pm–7:00 pm 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

BEGINNER–ADVANCED BEGINNER Barcode Dates

Day Time

19787 19788

M W

Sep 14–Dec 7 Sep 16–Dec 9

John Fogli Res/Non

6:45 pm–7:40 pm 6:20 pm–7:15 pm

ADVANCED BEGINNER–INTERMEDIATE Barcode Dates

19789 19791

Res/Non

10:00 am–10:55 am 8:00 am–8:55 am

INTERMEDIATE–ADVANCED Barcode Dates

19790 19792

$228 / $262 $228 / $262

Ron Noon

Day Time

Sep 17–Dec 10 Th Sep 19–Dec 12 Sa

$228 / $262 $228 / $262

Ron Noon

Day Time

Sep 17–Dec 10 Th Sep 19–Dec 12 Sa

$119 / $137 $119 / $137

ADULT CLASSES | SPORTS

Ages 18Y and up

Res/Non

11:00 am–11:55 am 9:00 am–9:55 am

$228 / $262 $228 / $262

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Senior Trips

Lunch n’ Learn

Sam’s Castle of Pacifica Tour

Ages 50Y and up

Join us for a 90-minute guided tour through Sam’s Castle, a true Bay Area treasure. This castle is full of history, having served as a residence, speakeasy, and a lookout for the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II and more. You will learn about the rum runners, police raids, rumored bodies buried in the garden and ghost sightings! This trip contains extended periods of standing and walking. Trip cost includes tour tickets, transportation and lunch.

The Town of Moraga and City of Orinda are partnering to offer a three-part photo and computer Lunch n’ Learn series. Attend one class or all three! From the basic user to the advanced user, everyone will learn something. Lynn Pesonen with E-Z Comp has been teaching in the Bay Area since 1996 sharing valuable computer skills for work and home.

Barcode Dates

Day Time

20026

Sa

Sep 12

11:15 am–4:00 pm

Res/Non

$35 / $40

Diablo Ballet: A Swingin’ Holiday Get in the holiday spirit with this exciting performance mixing holiday tunes with classic swing dance! Enjoy the swingin’ music and songs by legends such as Duke Ellington and Nat “King” Cole, as well as Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite, accompanied by a live swing orchestra. Trip cost includes show tickets and transportation. The group will meet for departure at Hacienda de los Flores, 2100 Donald Drive, Moraga.

Barcode Dates

Day Time

20027

Su

Nov 15

12:30 pm–5:00 pm

Res/Non

$40 / $46

Terry Riggins is an award winning professional photographer, certified by the internationally renowned Professional Photographers Association. She specializes in creating stunning natural light portrait, environmental and travel images for both private and commercial clients. Although she resides in Lamorinda, she supports clients all around the bay area.

IMPROVING YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

Terry will review her top five tips for improving your photography regardless of the camera you are using. These tips are universal and can be applied in all photographic situations.

As the holidays sneak upon us, you will find them most helpful in creating images for your 2015 Holiday Cards. These tips will cover the following information: the power of telling stories with your images; how to design/compose great images; how to choose the best lighting environment; how to use your environment and select the best background; and how to create authentic poses and expressions.

Location: Hacienda de los Flores, Moraga Barcode Dates

Day Time

20021

Tu

Sep 1

10:30 am–12:00 pm

Res/Non

$10 / $11

SHUTTERFLY

SENIOR | TRIPS

With Shutterfly you can easily enhance and share your photos, plus create your own photo books, greeting cards, calendars are more! Learn the variety of options Shutterfly has to offer by going over the basics and have all your questions answered. After this lecture/discussion you’ll be able to make your own projects to share with your loved ones. Lunch is provided.

Location: Orinda Community Center Barcode Dates

Day Time

20022

Th

Oct 8

10:30 am–12:00 pm

Res/Non

$10 / $11

MANAGING YOUR CONTACTS & MAIL MERGE

Learn how to easily manage your contacts electronically, sending to multiple recipients, and how to print envelopes and labels. You can create a name and address list that can be merged into another document to create a personalized message.

Lunch is provided.

Location: Orinda Community Center Barcode Dates

Day Time

20023

Th

Nov 12

10:30 am–12:00 pm

Res/Non

$10 / $11

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Senior Resources

Orinda Senior Service Committee

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

Call 1 (800) 510-2020 for information.

Transportation

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

Health Insurance Counseling Free counseling appointments with trained volunteers from Health Insurance and Advocacy Program available at the Orinda Community Center. Appointments are on the second Wednesday of each month in the morning. Call (925) 602-4168 or visit cchicap.org to schedule an appointment.

AARP Driver Safety Program AARP SMART DRIVER REFRESHER COURSE

If you have completed the basic AARP Driver Safety Program within the last four years, you may be eligible to take the shorter AARP DSP refresher class to maintain your insurance discount.

Prior registration and payment required.

Location: Orinda Community Center Date Day

Time

Sep 24 Th 9:00 am–1:45 pm

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 | RESOURCES

Meets on the fourth Thursday of the month, 11:00 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.

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

Fees

$15* / $20

*AARP members

Check out Mac—Senior Basics on page 28.

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Senior

Local Organizations

Holiday Bazaar, see page 4

Art in Public Places www.artspaceorinda.org

Lamorinda Arts Council www.orindaarts.org

Orinda Association (925) 254-0800 | www.orindaassociation.org

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

Orinda Community Foundation www.orindafoundation.org

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

Orinda Historical Society (925) 254-1353

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

Orinda Road Runners www.orindaroadrunners.org

Orinda Starlight Village Players (925) 528-9225 | www.orsvp.org

Orinda-Tabor Sister City Foundation (925) 254-8260

Rotary Club of Orinda www.orindarotary.org

Orinda Parks and Recreation Foundation www.oprfoundation.org ORGANIZATIONS / FACILITIES & PARKS

Orinda Woman’s Club Jean Barnhart: (925) 254-3881 | pbbj2@comcast.net

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 Park 8 Altarinda 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 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.

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.

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.

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’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.

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.

Facility & Rental Information: (925) 254-2445

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 PARK

FACILITIES & PARKS

ORINDA SPORTS FIELDS

Orinda Oaks Park

Large grass field with two youth baseball diamonds, soccer field and a tot lot.

WILDER SPORTS FIELDS & PICNIC AREA

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

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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 2015

Online Registration:

3 The City of Orinda

If paying by check, make payable to:

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Cancellation & Transfer Requests Registration may be cancelled up to 5 days prior to the scheduled class for a refund minus a processing fee of up to $20 depending on method of payment. Requests less than 5 days prior to the start of the class are subject to approval by the instructor or Program Coordinator.

HAND CARRY:

Cancelled Classes

Orinda Community Center, 28 Orinda Way Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:30 am–5:00 pm After Hours Night-Drop: (when the building is open) Located under the counter just to the right of the main office.

Classes and activities not meeting the minimum enrollment 2–4 days prior to the start of class will be canceled and a full refund issued.

MAIL:

Orinda Parks & Recreation Department Recreation Program Registration 28 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563

Medication If medication is needed (prescription or over the counter) a supplemental Parental Consent & Directions to Staff for the Self-Administration of Medications Form is recommended. Form available on our website (www.cityoforinda.org) or at the office.

ONLINE:

www.cityoforinda.org PHONE:

(925) 254-2445

Subscribe to City of Orinda Email Notifications The City of Orinda has an email notification system that provides updates on important community alerts, emergency notifications and City Council meeting notices. Register online at www.cityoforinda.org and click on ‘subscribe to email notifications.’

Job Opportunities with Orinda Parks & Rec The City of Orinda Parks and Recreation Department offers on-going and part-time volunteer and job opportunities for positions such as: • Baseball and Softball Coaches • Basketball Scorekeepers • Camp Counselors & Instructors • Class Instructors • Concert Sound Technicians • Gym/Building Attendants • Soccer Coaches Visit website for applications: www.cityoforinda.org

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Orinda Registration Form

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) Grade M/F

School

Grouping/Coach Requests*

*Grouping/Coach 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.

Participant (18 years or older)/Parent/Legal Guardian Signature FOR PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD

THE UNDERSIGNED, as a participant or legal guardian representing a minor participant, agrees to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the City of Orinda, its directors, officers, employees, agents, independent contractors, and volunteers from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including attorneys fees, brought as a result of the undersigned’s or their minor’s involvement in activities while in, upon, or about the premises of the City of Orinda, or a site utilized by the City of Orinda, and/or while using the premises, facilities, and or equipment thereon, and to reimburse the City of Orinda for any such expenses.

THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY PERMITS the taking of photographs or videos of themselves or their minor to be used at the City’s discretion and understand they may be used for marketing purposes.

THE UNDERSIGNED HAS READ AND VOLUNTARILY SIGNS THE RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, and further agrees that no oral representations, statements, or inducement apart from the foregoing written agreement has been made. The undersigned hereby acknowledges fully understanding the terms of this agreement and acknowledges that by signing this agreement the undersigned completely and unconditionally releases the City of Orinda, its directors, officers, employees, agents, independent contractors, and volunteers from any and all liability to the greatest extent allowed by the law.

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Cardholder’s Signature_______________________________________________ Cardholder’s Name (please print)____________________________ Credit Card #______________________________________________________ Security Code #____________Expiration Date_______________

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Don’t miss the Orinda Holiday Bazaar!

Saturday, November 21, 10:00 am–4:00 pm Orinda Community Center, 28 Orinda Way

Over 55 exhibitors!

Unique vendors!

Live entertainment!

Featuring: children’s clothing, home décor, beautiful one-of-a-kind jewelry, specialty foods, eco-friendly products, original art, holiday decorations, handmade cards, fun pet items, many great gift items… and much more!