Class
Carve a Ring-Necked Pheasant in Feb 2012
Starting on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 there will be a course with the Askennonia Woodcarvers group carving a smooth miniature Ring-necked Pheasant. Carvers will be studying the different feather groups and feather layout, making feet from wire and painting this colorful bird using a feather stroke painting technique over a 10 weeks period.
Carvers are expected to have their own carving tools, paints and brushes.
Group size will be limited to 10
There will be a material fee.
Register at the front desk by February 6, 2012. Askennonia members free, non-members $50.00
Chair Yoga introduced in Jan 2012
Lori Moreau is offering the option to do Friday Yoga class from a chair. Yoga is for everyone but this class is designed with boomers and seniors in mind. No pretzel poses or other intimidating exercises, just fundamental yoga that is easy to follow yet can offer a challenge. A chair will be used to assist . You will need to bring a mat. The numerous benefits include increased strength and flexibility, improved circulation and experience with breathing and relaxation techniques. See newsletter on this site for times, costs etc.
“Parlez-vous français?”
Would you like to brush up on your French in a friendly, casual atmosphere? Then you are invited to attend a monthly
conversational French luncheon! Our first session was great fun, with 8 attendees. Venez jaser et manger!
Held on 4th Friday of the month. Lise MacRae will convene this luncheon, that will start as “Bring your own lunch”
Date: Fri. Jan 27 Noon—1 pm. No charge.
Register at the centre for planning purposes please.
Wine Making 101
Would you like to explore the art of wine making and discover some of the options when it comes to making your own? Mike MacRae has been making his own wine for years and invites you to come out on Tuesday afternoons during March. Drop a loonie in the bowl on your way in. Please sign up for the program so that we can prepare handouts, etc.
Watercolour with Charmaine Marier!
Suitable for beginner & more experience painters, Charmaine fine-tunes her instruction to meet the needs of participants.
Pre-registration required before .
Cost $8 per week paid monthly. Register at Askennonia Senior Centre with cheque. Call 526-7609
Linedancing Class Mon & Wed All Summer
Every Monday and Wednesday morning more than 50 line dancers come out to the air conditioned centre and enjoy a couple of hours together dancing. Line dancing burns calories, increases metabolism, stimulates endorphins (the body's feel-good hormone), relieves depression and anxiety, and in addition, is a general all-around stress reducer. When you get your body moving to some stimulating music and learn new steps, it stimulates your brain. Also, you will find that the Senior Center line dancers care more about having 'fun' than how accurate the dance steps are. It's all about having fun!
Computer Workshops
Classes are offered by Christine Nugent and will run 9:15am - Noon on Wed mornings. People can use one of our 6 desktops or use your own laptop.
Beginner or intermediate courses cost $35 by cheque to reserve your spot and includes 9 hours of instruction and lots of handouts that will allow you to practice at home or on Tuesday mornings at Askennonia.
Other courses include:
Digital Cameras Level 2-organizing picture files with folders, backing files onto CD’s (burning) and photo editing.
Windows Explorer Level 2-organizing folders and files; backing up files.
