Special Interest Courses

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DANVERS COUNCIL ON AGING 2007/2008

SPECIAL INTEREST CLASSES

SEMESTER BEGINS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2007

Fall Session Registration: August 20-September 7, 2007  9 AM-4 PM only

      I September 10 - October 19

II November 5 – December 14

Holiday Break – No Classes

December 17, 2007 – January 4, 2008

Winter Session   Registration: December 10-21, 2007   9 AM-4 PM only

III January 7-February 15, 2008

Spring Session   Registration: February 22-29, 2008    9 AM-4 PM only

IV March 3-April 11, 2008

V April 28-June 6, 2008

Summer Session

To Be Announced

**NOTE:  All classes are 6 sessions unless specified in class description.

MONDAYS

Strong Women, Strong Bones                         8:15-9:30 AM Carole Lane  Cost: $4 per session, payable to instructor

                Weight-bearing, resistance training based on the Tufts Medical Program.

                Ongoing

Advanced Watercolor                                         9 AM-Noon  Br. Edward Rice                                                      Cost: $55/$75

Not for beginners.  Six classes for intermediate painters to enhance painting skills. Paint in transparent and opaque watercolor…still life, photo work, and portrait.  Additional supplies required.

                Sessions: I, II

Biography                                                             10-11:30 AM Nancy Usher                                                           Cost:  $25/$35

Heroes and Villains – Session I: The Devil in the White City, by Erik Larson.  The heroes are the architects of the Chicago’s World Fair of 1893, the villain is Dr. H.W. Holmes.  He is a psychopath who preys on young women who arrive in Chicago seeking their fortune at the fair. Session II: The Untold Story of American Nurses Trapped on Bataan by the Japanese.  The heroes in this story are the nurses; the villains are the Japanese. Session III: Mountains beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder. The hero in this story is Dr. Paul Farmer who travels to third world countries healing the sick and infirmed and teaching the people that, “the only real nation is humanity.” Session IV: To be announced.

                Sessions: I, II, III, IV

Cake Decorating                                                 10 AM-Noon  Michelle Plotner                                                     Cost: $25/$35

Learn the basics of cake decorating including borders, flowers, character cakes and more.  Supply list to be given at the first session.

                Session: I

Old Fashioned Gingerbread House                  10 AM-Noon  Michelle Plotner                                                   Cost: $15/$20

Three sessions.  Construct a small or large gingerbread house.  Decorate it using store bought candies.  Supply list given at first session.

Sesssion II

Old Fashioned Sugared Egg                              10 AM-Noon  Michelle Plotner                                                   Cost: $15/20

Three sessions.  Create a dimensional enchanted egg made of sugar with a scene inside.  Cost of supplies approximately $5.00 payable to instructor.

Sesssion: IV

Tai Chi                                                                  4-5 PM  Johanna Hattendorf                                                        Cost: 24/$36

                Six classes focusing on gentle exercise designed to promote good balance, wellness and inner vitality.

                Sessions: I, II, III, IV, V

TUESDAYS

Watercolor Painting                                          9:15-12:15 PM  Loren Doucette                                            Cost: $55/$75

                                                                                12:30-3:30 PM  Br. Edward Rice                                           Cost: $55/$75

                Six classes for beginners and intermediates to enhance painting skills. Additional supplies required.

                Sessions: I, II, III, IV, V

Quilting                                                 9:30 AM – 12 Noon Marsha Gadzera                                      Cost: $25/$35

Quilting projects can be placemats, table runner or your choice for an individual project.  Supply list will be available at registration.

Sessions:  I, II, V

Opera “A Night In Venice”                              3-4:30 PM  John Tischio                                                 Cost $40/$55

All operas will take place in the city of Venice. These will include; Lucrezia Borgia by Donizetti, La Gioconda by Ponchielli, Otello by Verdi, Tales of Hoffman by Offenbach, Attila by Verdi and The Gondoliers by Gilbert and Sullivan.  If you can’t go to Venice this summer, or even if you can, come to Venice with us this fall.

                Sessions: I

Intermediate Bridge-Plus                                  9:30-11:30 AM Patricia Muise                                          Cost: $25/$35

                Six classes will help the more experienced bridge player with complex bridge situations.

                Sessions: I, II, III, IV, V

Open Time to Play Bridge                                 12:00-4:30 PM                                                                                        No Cost

Tables of 4 may be reserved by calling the center at 978 762-0208 or 978 762-0209.  Come as part of a group or by yourself and make new friends!

Bereavement, Loss and Change Support Group      4-5 PM,  Jim Burns                                                                      No Cost

WEDNESDAYS

Strong Women, Strong Bones                         8:30-9:45 AM Carole Lane  Cost: $4 per session, payable to instructor

                                                                                2-3 PM Louise Fennell          Cost: $4 per session, payable to instructor

                Weight-bearing, resistance training based on the Tufts Medical Program.

                Ongoing

Oil Painting                                                         9:30-Noon Marty Riskin                                                        Cost: $55/$75

                This is for beginner and intermediate painters  to learn techniques and develop skills in oil painting.

                Sessions: I, II, III, IV, V

Open Time to Mah Jongg                                  12:00-4:30 PM                                                                                        No Cost

Tables of 4 may be reserved by calling the center at 978 762-0208 or 978 762-0209.  Sign up as part of a group or by yourself and make new friends! Tiles will be supplied by the Senior Center.

Line Dancing                                                       2:30-3:30 PM  Tina LaFlam Cost: $3 per session, to instructor.

Bereavement, Loss and Change Support Group      2:30-4 PM,  Nancy Downey                                                         No Cost

Tai Chi - Beginners                                            4-5 PM  Johanna Hattendorf                                                  Cost: 24/$36

                Six classes focusing on gentle exercise designed to promote good balance, wellness and inner vitality.

                Sessions: I, II, III, IV, V

THURSDAYS

Watercolor Painting                                          9:15-12:15 PM  Loren Doucette                                         Cost: $55/$75

                                                                                12:30-3:30 PM  Br. Edward Rice                                       Cost: $55/$75

                Six classes for beginners and intermediates to enhance painting skills. Additional supplies required.

                Sessions: I, II, III, IV, V

Beginning Bridge                                               9:30-11:30 AM Patricia Muise                                        Cost: $25/$35

General introduction and instruction. This is for those who have played a little and for those who have never played. All the “how-to’s” of the game from the beginning. Also, a good refresher for those who have not played for a while.

                Sessions: I, II, III, IV, V

Open Time to Play Bridge                                 12:00-4:30 PM                                                                                        No Cost

Tables of 4 may be reserved by calling the center at 978 762-0208 or 978 762-0209.  Sign up as part of a group or by yourself and make new friends!

THURSDAY EVENINGS

Quilting                                                                                                                                                                           5-7:30 PM  Marsha Gadzera                Cost: $25/$35

Quilting projects can be placemats, table runner or your choice for an individual project.  Supply list will be available at registration.

Sessions:  I, II, V

Jewelry Basics                                                    5:30-7:30 PM  Cynthia Worthylake                                                   Cost: $25/$35

Six sessions using sterling silver and semi-precious stones, learn beading techniques to make 2 matching sets each of earrings, bracelets and necklaces.  Cost of supplies $40.00 payable to instructor.

                Session: I

Basic Genealogy                                                  5:30-7:30 PM  Sharlene Reynolds Santo                             Cost: $30/$45

Learn how to compile a family tree.  Class includes lectures, field trip, computer work, and valuable handouts.

                Sessions: I, II, III, IV

Holiday Decorating & Glamor                          5:30-7:30 PM     Cynthia Worthylake                                 Cost: $25/$35

                Six sessions for the intermediate jewelry design student.  Decorate for the holidays with a beaded and wrapped candle, an ornament for your tree and a matching ring and bracelet set using Swarovski crystals and sterling silver.  Cost of supplies $45.00 payable to instructor.

                Session: II

Basic Digital Photography                                6-7 PM Ruth Curtis                                                               Cost: $25/$35

Six sessions will include technical information; types of cameras; pro’s & con’s of digital vs. film; light vs. flash; types of paper; framing; accessories; copyrights, composition and more.

                Session:  II

FRIDAYS

Gentle Yoga                                                          8:30-9:30 AM  Barbara Peach                                              Cost: $24/$36

                Gentle exercises, stretching, relaxation techniques.  Classes geared for beginners as well as older adults.

                Session:  I, II

Woodcarving                                                        9 AM-12 Noon                                                                                          No Cost

Beginners and intermediates welcome.  Participants will work on their own projects. Please provide your own tools and supplies.

                Ongoing

Basic Genealogy                                                  12-2 PM  Sharlene Reynolds-Santo                                 Cost: $30/$45

Learn how to compile a family tree.  Class includes lectures, field trip, computer work, and valuable handouts.

                Sessions: I, II, III, IV

Knitting with Dottie                                            1-3 PM  Dottie Savory                                                                            No Cost

All participants work on their own projects.  Dottie will help you over the tricky points and help you turn out an item just like the photo in the instructions.  All Welcome!

Ongoing

Portrait Painting                                                 1-4 PM  Sally Clarke Malcomson                                       Cost: $55/$75

                Using live models (fully clothed!) students will sketch using charcoal.  Beginners are welcome.

                Sessions: I, II, III, IV, V

ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR:

Video Exercises               Monday – Friday 8:30-9:30AM                                                                                  Tuesday & Thursday 3-4 PM                                                              

Treadmill                           Monday – Friday 8 AM-5PM 

Wellness Clinic              Thursdays by appointment   Tracy Cammaro, RN, BSN

Low Vision Support Group           Third Thursday of the month 12:30 PM

CLA Network                   Third Tuesday of the month 1:30 PM PM        

Bocce Court                      Tournaments every other Thursday 12:30       

Beano with Gloria            Mondays 12:30-2:30 PM                

Sing-Along with Babe & Judy   Tuesdays 10:15-11:15 AM                                  

Breakfast Club                  Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 AM                

Rug Braider/Quilters Gathering                    Wednesdays 1-4 PM               

Maple Sugar Jazz Band   Thursdays 1:30-3 PM                 

Mr. Fix It                             Last Thursday of the month  9-11:30 AM

Mrs. Fix-It                           Fridays 9:30-10:30 AM

Bridge Players                   Tuesday & Thursday 12-4:30 PM

Mah Jongg Players            Wednesdays 12:30-4:30 PM