City of Walnut Creek Guide to Arts + Rec - Fall 2016

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Adults 50+

Adults 50+ A D U LT S 5 0 +

Bridge Class: introduction to bridge Learn to play or return to playing in this first of four bridge classes offered throughout the year. Whether you want to play just for fun or are interested in serious competition, these classes will elevate your enjoyment of bridge. Using hands-on learning, you will start to play right away using a learning approach developed by top bridge teachers and players. Meet other bridge players and make new friends in a friendly and engaging learning environment. Instructor is an accredited bridge teacher and accomplished player. Accompanying book available for purchase at class for further study. INSTRUCTOR : Grant Robinson Location Conference Room, Civic Park Community Center $83: 8 classes

A D U LT S 5 0 +

Class 33151

Tech Buddies: All About iPads By popular demand this class has been extended to two class meetings of two hours each. In the first meeting you’ll get familiar with the iPad’s features and capabilities and practice using its

Thu

10:00am-12:00pm

9/29-11/17

A D U LT S 5 0 +

Beginning Spanish For Seniors

controls, commands, switches and buttons to perform basic tasks.

This program is designed for people 50 years old and up who want

In the second meeting we’ll explore the possibilities of what you

to learn Spanish in a relaxed atmosphere while discovering Latin

can actually DO with your iPad, from taking and sharing photos to

American art and culture. By the end of the course, students will

searching the web to organizing your life. Finally, we’ll discuss the

be able to express themselves in the present tense and have a

world of apps, looking at some popular apps such as iBooks, Notes

simple conversation by using vocabulary for everyday use. Come

and Maps, and discovering how to find good apps that fit your

and join us and let’s start this “fiesta.”

own interests. Come learn in a small group setting where you feel comfortable and can get your individual questions answered by the instructor. Handouts included. Class size is limited to seven.

Location Conference Room, Civic Park Community Center

1:00pm-3:00pm

9/8-9/22

1:00pm-3:00pm

10/6-10/20

Thu

Mon

1:30pm-2:30pm

9/12-12/19

A D U LT S 5 0 +

No class 9/15

Class 33150

$153: 15 classes

Class 33158

$78: 2 classes

Thu

Location Social Hall, Civic Park Community Center

Beginning Spanish For Seniors I

INSTRUCTOR : Martha D. Strizich

Class 33149

INSTRUCTOR : Yanett Kenney

No class 10/13

Beginning Spanish For Seniors II Let’s continue this Spanish Fiesta! This program is designed for people 50 and over who have some experience speaking

A D U LT S 5 0 +

Spanish and are looking for review and more extensive practice.

Taking the Inner Journey

Knowledge of fundamental grammar points and vocabulary

In our introductory class, Finding Meaning in Our Retirement Years, we explored the idea that meaning and fulfillment come

INSTRUCTOR : Yanett Kenney

from within ourselves. In this follow-up class we experiment with

Location Social Hall, Civic Park Community Center

a range of techniques meant to help you take “the inner journey”

$153: 15 classes

and discover meaning and passion for this stage of life. INSTRUCTOR : Mark Batenburg Location Conference Room, Civic Park Community Center $83: 8 classes

Class 33157

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needed.

Tue

10:00am-12:00pm

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9/6-10/25

Class 33160

Mon

2:30pm-3:30pm

9/12-12/19


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