Mrscc July 2009 Newsletter

MOBILE REGIONAL SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER NEWSLETTER

JULY 2009 MEET AND GREET!!

Special Points of Interest : ∗

Beading

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Sewing

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Swing Dance

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Floral

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Drawing

COME OUT AND BRING YOUR FAMILY AND CELEBRATE WITH THE MRSCC FAMILY IN A 4th OF JULY CELEBRATION HOSTED BY WADDEL REED ADVISORS

JULY 3RD 1:00PM – 3:00PM RE

Thought for the Month... All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better. RALPH WALDO EMERSON

SOCK HOP JULY 24th 7:00PM-10:00PM

Inside this issue: Center Information

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Fitness Classes

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Arts/Crafts Classes

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Calendar

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Calendar

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Events and Seminars

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Recreational Events

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Hosted by: Healthspring Featuring: Lone Wolf Music Band!! RE

MRSCC Center Hours Monday-Thurs 8am-8pm Friday: 8am-7pm Saturday: 9am -7pm Sunday: 1pm -5pm

Birthday Rally Hosted By: Alacare Hospice

July 31st 12:00pm-1:00pm RE Happy Birthday to all participants for the Month of July!!

3201 Hillcrest Rd. Mobile, AL 36695

Phone: 251-602-4963 Fax: 661-0236

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Mobile Regional Senior Community

FITNESS/DANCE CLASSES (Please sign up for all classes prior to attending.) 047-324 Aerobic Impact Need to get in shape? Lets work it out! Light weight lifting and toning your muscles by working at a low to medium pace. We will be exercising into a happier and healthier lifestyle! Workouts may vary! Feel free to bring own equipment as well. Days: Every Monday & Friday Times: 8:30am/5:30pm Location: Multipurpose C Instructor: Kristy Taylor FREE CLASS

047-307 Strengthen and Flexibility Come join in strengthen your muscles and improve flexibility through this dynamic workout! Days: Every Tuesday Times:10:30am -11:30am Instructor: Mark Crowson Location: Multipurpose C FREE CLASS

047– 335 Tai Chi Come out and learn the modern art of a Tai Chi which emphasizes relaxed movement through slow gentle repetitive exercise! Days: Every Thursday Times: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Instructor: Al Warsh Location: Multipurpose C

047-310 Water Aerobics Do you have achy knees and legs? Water aerobics supports the body and reduces stress on your muscles and joints as well as increasing your range of motion. Days: Monday/Tuesday Times: 9:00am-9:30am, 10:00am-10:30am Wed Times: 4:30pm-5:00pm/ 5:30pm-6:00pm Thursday Times: 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Instructor: Brandon Armstrong Location: Thermal Pool Room Maximum Class Size: FIRST 6 TO COME FREE CLASS

047-331 Vini Yoga Yoga strengthens and increases your circulation through movement and breathing. Yoga helps increase lung capacity to bring more oxygen into the body, creates better focus, calms the mind, gives better balance, and helps lower your cholesterol!! Dates: Every Wednesday Time: 5:00pm - 6:15pm Fee: $15.00 (Correct Change Please or Check) for 4wks. Due on July 1st. Instructor: Rhonda Gran’ Proescher Minimum Class Size: 5 Maximum Class Size: 15 Location: Multipurpose B

047-336 -Swing Dance Come learn a new exciting way to swing the night away by learning fun dance steps to upbeat jazz music and meet interested people as well!! Days: Every Tuesday Times:4:00pm - 5:00pm Instructor: Janet Gamble Location: Multipurpose C FREE CLASS

047-341 Beginners Line Dance No Experience Needed!! Come join in on the fun, good music and meet friendly people at the same time while getting a full body workout! Days: Every Wednesday Times:1:00pm - 2:00pm Instructor: Dot Cowart

047 –432 Intermediate Line Dance Experienced and want to advance to the next level of line dancing. Come out enjoy good music, friendly people and learn the newest steps in line dance. Days: Every Wednesday Times: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Instructor: Dot Cowart Location: Multipurpose C

047–304 Step Aerobics Power up by stepping into a new dress or pants size! This class teaches you breathing techniques with movement to increase workout capacity! Come join us in stepping into the new you! Days: Every Tuesday Times: 8:30am/2:00pm Instructor: LaNisha Penn 047-328 Stretch and Relax Do your Limbs feel tense and need to stretch them out on a routine basis? Come join in strengthen your muscles and becoming relaxed at the same time. Dates: Thursdays Times: 9:30am/4pm Instructor: LaNisha Penn FREE CLASS

047-333 Body Blast Come out and have a exciting time with high impact exercise class that will get you up and pumped! Dates: Every Wednesday Times: 9:30am-10:30am Instructor: Inez Bumpers FREE CLASS

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ART/CRAFTS CLASSES (Please sign up for all classes prior to attending.) 047-565 Scrapbooking Techniques Come learn how to design your pictures of memories in a unique and creative way!

Days: Every Monday Time: 1pm-3pm Instructor: Mary Ann Bumis Location: Multi-Purpose B Maximum Class Size: 8 FREE CLASS

047-905 Acrylic Painting

047-146 Oil Painting Come express your talents and learn the techniques to display your beautiful art work. Learn basic skills of painting with oil on canvas and how to use other art materials. Days: Every Tuesday Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm Instructor: Jim Conlon Location: Multipurpose A Maximum Class Size: 12

047-925 Drawing

A beginning drawing course with a focus on perceptual and This is a basic class in the use of acrylic paints. It is strongly suggested that students enrolling in the course have some previous experi- behavioral skills with the following categories: still life, plant ence in drawing or two-dimensional design. Course topic will include forms, one and two-point perspectives, multiple perspectives problems and self-portraiture. Topics will include composition composition, color theory, and color application with various tool and value-shape relations with as emphasis on pictorial methods. Students may choose to work from photos or “on location” organization. in or around the center, or from still life set-ups. Days: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Time: 10:00am-11:30am Days: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday Instructor: Jim Conlon Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm Location: Multipurpose A Instructor: Jim Conlon Maximum Class Size: 12 Location: Multipurpose A FREE CLASS Maximum Class Size: 12

047-511 Beginner Sewing The instructor will guide you through the basic sewing fundamentals and show you how to create beautiful garments and more! Days: Every Tuesday Time: 10:00am-12:00noon Instructor: Myrtle Lewis Location: Multipurpose B Maximum Class Size: 10 FREE CLASS

047-165 Beading Basic beading in which a variety of exquisite jewelry will be discussed and hand made by you! Days: Every Wednesday Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm Instructor: Joanne Conlon Location: Multipurpose A Maximum Class Size: 10 FREE CLASS

047-829 Italian Come learn a new fun and exciting language to impress friends and family! Also you can use your new found language when you travel to different places! Days: Every Wednesday Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Instructor: Italo Francalancia

047-100 Floral Designs 101 Learn basic flower arranging. Classes will include wiring flowers, learning to make ribbon bows, and much, much more. Days: Every Thursday Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm Instructor: L. Runell Hodges Location: Multipurpose B Maximum Class Size: 10

047-864 Genealogy Learn how to research your family history. This course teaches you how to use all available resources (including using the internet) to compile your family history. Days: Every Wednesday Time: 10:00am-11:30am Instructor: Joanne Conlon Location: Computer Lab Maximum Class Size: 10 DO YOU HAVE A CLASS THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TEACHING? PLEASE SEE THE PROGRAMMING STAFF AND START GIVING BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE NEVER STOP LEARNING PROGRAM!!

SUNDAY STEP AEROBICS THURS AT 8:00AM!! w/ Barbara STRETCH AND RELAX TUES. AND THURS. AT 9:30AM w/ Charlotte

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TUESDAY

PROSPECT MORTAGES EVERY 1ST WEDS AT 2:00PM ODYSSEY HEALTHCARE SUPPORT GROUP EVERY 3RD TUESDAY AT 4:00PM6:00PM GROUP AEROBICS WEDS AT 8:30AM!! w/ Coreane

BP 10:30AM 5

6 8:30 am Aerobic Impact 9:00am Water Aerobic 10:00am Water Aerobic 10:00am Drawing 1:00pm Dominoes w/ Carol 1:00pm Acrylic Painting 1:00pm Scrapbooking 5:30 pm Aerobic Impact

13 8:30 am Aerobic Impact 9:00am Water Aerobic 10:00am Water Aerobic 10:00am Drawing 1:00pm Dominoes w/ Carol 1:00pm Acrylic Painting 1:00pm Scrapbooking 5:30 pm Aerobic Impact

7 8:30am Step Aerobic 9:00am Water Aerobic 10:00am Water Aerobic 9:30am Stretch & Relax w/Charlotte 10:00am Sewing 10:00am Majong Meeting w/ Charlotte 1:00pm Oil Painting 2:00pm Step Aerobics 4:00pm Swing Dance

14 8:30am Step Aerobic 9:00am Water Aerobic 10:00am Water Aerobic 9:30am Stretch & Relax w/Charlotte 10:00am Sewing 1:00pm Oil Painting 2:00pm Step Aerobics 4:00pm Swing Dance

BP 10:30AM

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20 8:30 am Aerobic Impact 9:00am Water Aerobic 10:00am Water Aerobic 10:00am Drawing 1:00pm Dominoes w/ Carol 1:00pm Acrylic Painting 1:00pm Scrapbooking 5:30 pm Aerobic Impact

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27 8:30 am Aerobic Impact 9:00am Water Aerobic 10:00am Water Aerobic 10:00am Drawing 1:00pm Dominoes w/ Carol 1:00pm Acrylic Painting 1:00pm Scrapbooking 5:30 pm Aerobic Impact

THURSDAY 1

8:30 Group Exercise w/ Corrine 9:30 Body Blast w/Inez ODYSSEY HEALTH- 9:30am Coffee and CARE EVERY 1ST Conversation 10:00am Drawing/ TUESDAY AT Genealogy 11:30AM-12:30PM 1:00pm Beg. Line Dance 1:00pm Acrylic Painting CASINO TRIP TO THE PALACE JULY 1:00pm Beading 31ST 2:00pm Int. Line Dance 3:30pm Italian 4:30/5:30pm Water Aerobic 5:00pm Vini Yoga

BP 10:30AM

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WEDNESDAY

NEW YORK LIFE MEETS EVERY 3RD WEDNESDAY AT 10am LOBBY

21 8:30am Step Aerobic 9:00am Water Aerobic 10:00am Water Aerobic 9:30am Stretch & Relax w/Charlotte 10:00am Sewing 1:00pm Oil Painting 2:00pm Step Aerobics 4:00pm Odyssey Healthcare Support Group 4:00pm Swing Dance

28 8:30am Step Aerobic 9:00am Water Aerobic 10:00am Water Aerobic 9:30am Stretch & Relax w/ Charlotte 10:00am Sewing 1:00pm Oil Painting 2:00pm Step Aerobics 4:00pm Swing Dance

8:00am Step Aerobic w/ Barbara 8:30am Stretch and Relax w/ Charlotte 9:00am Steve’s Dance Class 9:30am Book Club 12noon Floral 1:00pm Tai Chi 1:00pm Bible Study 1:30 pm Water Aerobics 4:00pm Stretch and Relax 6:30pm Evening Bingo w/ Sheila

SATURDAY

3 8:30am Aerobic Impact 9:30am Comp Lab Forum 10:00 am Drawing 1:00pm Acrylic Painting 1:00pm 4TH OF JULY Meet and Greet!! 5:30 Aerobic Impact

4 I N D E P E N CENTER D CLOSED E FOR N HOLIDAY C E DAY

BP 9AM

8 8:30 Group Exercise w/ Corrine 9:30 Body Blast w/Inez 9:30am Coffee and Conversation 10:00am Drawing/ Genealogy 10:30am Mary K Facials w/ Elaine 1:00pm Beg. Line Dance 1:00pm Acrylic Painting 1:00pm Beading 2:00pm Int. Line Dance 3:30pm Italian 4:30/5:30pm Water Aerobic 5:00pm Vini Yoga

FRIDAY 2

9 8:00am Step Aerobic w/ Barbara 8:30am Stretch and Relax w/ Charlotte 9:00am Steve’s Dance Class 12:00pm Floral 1:00pm Tai Chi 1:00pm Bible Study 1:30 pm Water Aerobics 4:00pm Stretch and Relax

10 8:30am Aerobic Impact 9:30am Comp Lab Forum 10:00 am Drawing 1:00pm Acrylic Painting 5:30pm Aerobic Impact

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BP 9AM

15 8:30 Group Exercise w/ Corrine 9:30 Body Blast w/Inez 9:30am Coffee and Conversation 10:00am Drawing/ Genealogy 1:00pm Beg. Line Dance 1:00pm Acrylic Painting 1:00pm Beading 2:00pm Int. Line Dance 3:30pm Italian 4:30/5:30pm Water BP Aerobic 2P 5:00pm Vini Yoga

16 8:00am Step Aerobic w/ Barbara 8:30am Stretch and Relax w/ Charlotte 9:00am Steve’s Dance Class 12:00pm Floral 1:00pm Tai Chi 1:00pm Bible Study 1:30 pm Water Aerobics 4:00pm Stretch and Relax

22 8:30 Group Exercise w/ Corrine 9:30 Body Blast w/Inez 9:30am Coffee and Conversation 10:00am Drawing/ Genealogy 1:00pm Beg. Line Dance 1:00pm Acrylic Painting 1:00pm Beading 2:00pm Int. Line Dance 3:30pm Italian 4:30/5:30pm Water Aerobic 5:00pm Vini Yoga

23 8:00am Step Aerobic w/ Barbara 8:30am Stretch and Relax w/ Charlotte 9:00am Steve’s Dance Class 12:00pm Floral 1:00pm Tai Chi 1:00pm Bible Study 1:30 pm Water Aerobics 4:00pm Stretch and Relax

29 8:30 Group Exercise w/Corrine 9:30 Body Blast w/Inez 9:30am Coffee and Conversation 10:00am Drawing/ Genealogy 1:00pm Beg. Line Dance 1:00pm Acrylic Painting 1:00pm Beading 2:00pm Int. Line Dance 3:30pm Italian 4:30/5:30pm Water Aerobic 5:00pm Vini Yoga

30 8:00am Step Aerobic w/Barbara 8:30am Stretch and Relax w/ Charlotte 9:00am Steve’s Dance Class 12:00pm Floral 1:00pm Tai Chi 1:00pm Bible Study 1:30 pm Water Aerobics 4:00pm Stretch and Relax

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17 8:30am Aerobic Impact 9:30am Comp Lab Forum 10:00 am Drawing 1:00pm Acrylic Painting 5:30pm Aerobic Impact

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24 8:30am Aerobic Impact 9:30am Comp Lab Forum 10:00 am Drawing 1:00pm Acrylic Painting 5:30pm Aerobic Impact (Cancelled Today Only)

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BP 9AM

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7:00pm -10:00pm 50 ‘S DANCE!!

RE 31 8:00 Casino Trip (SEE FRONT DESK FOR INFOMATION) 8:30am Aerobic Impact 9:30am Comp Lab Forum Key: 10:00 am Drawing RE= 1:00pm Acrylic Painting Refreshments 5:30pm Aerobic Impact BP = Blood Pressure Checks

JULY 2009

Mobile Regional Senior Community EVENTS AND SEMINARS

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=REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED! CHIROPRACTIC WORKS P.C. The “How to Stay Young the 1st 100 Years” seminar will give you some helpful tips on what to do in order to have good mobility and function in the retirement years!! Presented By: Heather Sinclair Tuesday July 21st at 9:30am

Carol Ardizone

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Presents: “Mood and Change” When “Mood” is not normal in these changing times!! Thursday July 16th 10:30am & 6:30pm

OAKLEIGH RESPIRATORY CARE Diabetic and need to find the right diabetic shoes to fit you!! Come check us out!! Presented by: Hope Newsome Monday July 6th at 9:00am

PROSPECTIVE MORTGAGES What is a Reverse Mortgage and How Can it Help Me? Presented by: Bill Haymon RE Wednesday July 1st at 2:00pm

AMERICAN GENERAL LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY Presents “Wealth Transfer Information” If you are a senior who plans to leave an estate to children ,grandchildren, or your favorite charity, you should attend this seminar! Presented By: Stephen Farrell

Tuesday July 14h at 1:00pm INFIRMARY HOSPICE CARE “Working through Grief?” - Join Rev. Bob Dean, Volunteer and Bereavement Coordinator as he explains the grief process. Grief can bring a wide range of emotions ranging from deep sadness to anger. Some of these feelings can be new and frightening!! Hosted By: Mary Head

HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE Come see what this assisted living facility has to offer to benefit you!! Presented by: Brenda Killiam RE

Thursday July 16th at 1:00pm

Tuesday July 14th at 10am

Touching Hearts Senior Care “Identity Theft Protection” Need to Protect yourself from predators join us finding ways to prevent identity theft in our golden years!! Presented By: Gina Gregory Tuesday July 7th at 11:30am

MOBILE HOUSING BOARD This is a very informational community workshop for you to come learn about living on a fixed income!! Presented by: Tyronnda Bethune RE

Thursday July 9th at 10:30am

NUTRITION SEMINAR Presented By: Ashley Faggard Dietician Faggard will present healthy and nutritious ways to eat right during the long hot summer days!! Thursday, July 2nd at 10:30am

PINECREST FUNERAL HOME WILL BE HERE OFFERING THEIR SERVICES CHECK THEM OUT IN THE LOBBY!! “YOURE LAST BEST GIFT” MONDAY JULY 13TH @ 9:30AM

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RECREATION EVENTS

BIBLE STUDY (Non-Denominational) Every Thursday w/ Gerry Butler1pm-2pm ( Multi-Purpose B) ENJOY TABLE/CARD GAMES COME AND MEET OTHER GAMERS!! EVERY MONDAY DOMINOES WITH

CAROL ARDIZONE 1:00pm – 3:00pm

AFTERNOON BINGO w/ HEARTSTONE EVERY 3RD WEDNESDAY 3:30PM-4:30PM EVENING BINGO W/ SHEILA WILKINSON EVERY 1ST THURSDAY 6:30PM-7:30PM COME OUT AND HAVE A GOOD TIME!

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FORUM W/ DAVID SNYDER COME OUT AND LEARN NEW AND EXCITING WAYS TO TAKE DIGITAL PICTURES AND MEET OTHER PEOPLE WHO LOVE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY EVERY WEDNESDAY at 10AM

Come and get beautified by Elaine Burks-Goubil. Let her Give you a Micro-Derma Treatment !! Also learn new techniques on applying makeup!! 2nd Wednesday of each month 10:30am Fun Giveaways and Games Played!!

SELF MOTIVATED AND ENJOY GROUP OR EXERCISE!! Come join in the fun with other motivated participants! TRY AEROBICS! WEDS at 8:30AM w/ Coreane TRY STEP AEROBICS! THURS at 8:30AM w/ Barbara Multi-Purpose Room C

BOOK WORMS BOOK CLUB

COFFEE AND CONVERSATION

EVERY 1ST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH

EVERY WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH

PRESENTED BY CONNIE BARCLAY

9:30am-10:30am

9:30am-10:30am

PRESENTED BY CONNIE BARCLAY

Multi Purpose Room C

OPEN ART LAB FINISH ANY UNFINISHED ARTS AND CRAFTS PROJECTS!! EVERY TUESDAY EVENING FROM 6PM TO 8PM INSTUCTOR WILL BE ON HAND!!

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Multi-Purpose Room C

STEVE’S DANCE CLASS LEARN NEW LINE DANCE AND SWING MOVES EVERY THURSDAY MORNING FROM 9AM TO 11AM w/STEVE WE WILL TEACH YOU STEP BY STEP DANCE MOVES TO MAKE YOU THE HIT OF THE PARTY!

MRS.CC SAYS LIFE BEGINS HERE AT 55!! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: •

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FITNESS, COMPUTER, ARTS AND CRAFTS INSTRUCTORS! FITNESS ROOM ATTENDANTS! MUSICIANS! HELP WITH SPECIAL EVENTS! CUSTODIAL AND GOUNDS KEEPING ASSISTANCE!

MRSCC WANTS TO THANK ALL OF OUR WONDERFUL INSTRUCTORS FOR ALL OF THE HARD WORK THEY DO!!!!

KUDOS!! LYNN ELLIS !!!!!!!!!!!! WINNER OF THE ART SHOW!!!!!!!!!!! MRSCC would like to say a special Thank You to all of our sponsors, volunteers, teachers instructors and vendors for all events and seminars in the month of June! COMPUTER CLASSES ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR A SUPPLY FEE!! CASH ONLY PLEASE!! COMPUTER CLASSES

INSTRUCTOR

DATES

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DAYS OF THE WEEK

Basic Computer I

Chuck Hrabe

July 6,13,20

9:30-11:30am

Mon.

Word Processing

William Patton

July 10,17,24

1:00-3:00pm

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Fun With Computers Never been on a computer? Does the mouse scare you? Come make friends with the electronic “box” and you’ll be surfing the web and emailing in no time! Instructor: Lainey Shiparo Dates: July (2,7,9)(14,16,21)(23,28,30) Tues, Thurs Times: 9:30-11:30am and Fri.

Open Computer Lab Forum Come out and work on the computer and get the assistance you need without being in a class setting! Lab Assistant: Gary Grow Dates: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Times: 1:00-3:00pm

Fridays

NOTE : *SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE PLEASE SIGN UP IN BOOKLET FOR ALL CLASSES, EVENTS AND SEMINARS.