ADULTS 50 + Scribble-The Craft of the Short Story
A story is inside you waiting to be told! Learn to plan, write, edit and publish a short story. Discover basic short story writing principles. Students will receive prompts to brainstorm short story ideas. Students will select one story idea to turn into a short story, and will receive constructive feedback from the instructor and from other students in a positive, fun, learning environment. 12049 CAR F
10am-11am
9/14 4 Johnson
$32
Senior Writing Segments
How well do your children and grandchildren know the real you? This class allows you to tell your story in short pieces called segments. Your family will be amazed at what grandma and grandpa did in the early years! Try it, write it down! 11262 CAR M 11263 CAR M
11am-Noon 11am-Noon
9/10 11/5
6 Belloni 6 Belloni
$48 $48
Social Psychology
Have you ever wondered how or why people's thoughts, feelings and behaviors are influenced by the real or imagined presence of other people? If you are fascinated by human social behavior, this interesting class is for you! 11735 CAR M
3:30pm-4:30pm 9/17 6 Malhotra
$48
Spanish Connection-NEW
Keep your brain fit by learning Spanish in a fun and social way! Learn vocabulary and sentence structure in daily scenarios such as going to a restaurant, shopping, staying at a hotel, or going to the hospital. You will be ready to apply your knowledge to everyday life. Nos Vemos! Please bring a notebook and something to write with. 11500 CAR M,W 10am-11am 12630 CAR M,W 10am-11am
9/17 6 Angel 10/15 6 Angel
$48 $48
We the People-NEW
Increase your knowledge in this enlightening six-week course as you take a historical look into the United States Constitution. We will explore the Constitutions inception and evolution over the course of American history. 11258 CAR Tu 11259 CAR Tu
10am-11:30am 9/18 6 Daniels 10am-11:30am 11/6 6 Daniels
$63 $63
Trips A Christmas Survival Guide-NEW
Enjoy this how-to guide to surviving the holiday season presented in songs and vignettes that are both hilarious and heart-warming! Before this musical at the Dallas Bath House Cultural Center, we will have lunch at the Casa Linda Plaza where you have several restaurants from which to choose. Transportation provided. Bring money for lunch. 8229 NRC W
11:30am-4:30pm 12/12 1 Deats
$29
Amazon Fulfillment Center Tour-NEW
Take a tour and see the magic that happens after you click "buy" on Amazon! This e-commerce giant’s technological and logistical marvels need to be seen to be appreciated. Learn how Amazon processes customer orders and manages its full-time staff in order to achieve the utmost efficiency while doing it safely. The 60-minute guided walking tour of this million-square-foot facility requires everyone to wear comfortable, flat, closed-toe and closed heel shoes. Trip will leave from Oak Point Park Nature & Retreat Center. Please bring money for lunch after the tour. 12471 NRC Tu
9am-1pm
11/6 1 Perry
$15
Bishop Arts District
Take a trip down memory lane. In the early 30s, it was the city's busiest trolley stop. Now it's the city's largest intact trolley-era shopping district, consisting of four square blocks of historic buildings two miles southwest of downtown in the North Oak Cliff section of Dallas. The Bishop Arts District is home to over 60 restaurants, coffee shops, theatres, art galleries, gift and specialty shops. Enjoy lunch on your own. Then walk off your meal by shopping! Bring money for food and shopping. 10630 NRC W
10:15am-3:15pm 10/10 1 Deats
$9
Christmas at the Meyerson
The beloved tradition returns with Christmas classics, sing-along carols, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and the magnificence of the Meyerson decked out in her holiday finest. We have Orchestra Floor seating! A luxury coach will transport us. We will not be having a meal on this trip. 11264 NRC F
6pm-11pm
12/7 1 Deats
$59
Dining Adventures-NEW INSTRUCTORS - WE WANT YOU! Plano Parks and Recreation is looking for qualified and innovative instructors for its preschool, youth and adult classes. If you have a unique talent, skill or idea for a class, please contact any of our staff at the recreation centers.
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Have you wanted to try some new places to eat in Plano? Well here is your opportunity. Expand your palette and visit a different place each month. September will be at Taziki's Mediterranean, November will be the Modern Market, and December at the Wholesome Grub. Bring money for lunch. Trip will leave from Oak Point Park Nature & Retreat Center. 11283 NRC M 11318 NRC M 11319 NRC M
10:30am-12:30pm 9/17 1 Perry 10:30am-12:30pm 11/5 1 Perry 10:30am-12:30pm 12/3 1 Perry
planoparks.org 972-941-7250
$7 $7 $7