Leisure Ledger September - December 2023

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Age: 3-4 yrs. Classes will encourage children to create unique works of art as we explore different painting and craft techniques. Each week, we’ll read a new book that will inspire our projects. The classes provide preschool prep with a focus on student independence. No parent/guardian participation. Supplies included. 6 sessions. Instructor: Michelle Davis Petelinz. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $76 Sep 13-Oct 18 W 10:00-11:00am Nov 8-Dec 13 W 10:00-11:00am Preschool - What Can You See Under the Sea? Age: 3-5 yrs. Each week we’ll explore books about the wonders of the undersea world and create sea-themed art. Projects include salt painting, sand painting, watercolors, and torn paper seascapes. The classes provide preschool prep with a focus on student independence. No parent/guardian participation. Supplies included. 6 sessions. Instructor: Michelle Davis Petelinz. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $75 Sep 12-Oct 17 Tu 1:00-2:00pm Nov 7-Dec 12 Tu 1:00-2:00pm Story Corner and Crafts Age: 3-5 yrs. Join your friends at Kiwanis Park as we dive into a story, let out our sillies with a game, and make a craft related to our book! Each session will feature a different book. Kiwanis Community Center – Course Fee: $5 Sep 5 Tu 10:00-11:00am Oct 10 Tu 10:00-11:00am Nov 7 Tu 10:00-11:00am Dec 5 Tu 10:00-11:00am Suzuki Music for Babies Age: 0-3 yrs. In this interactive music class for parent and child (birth to age 3), parents enjoy watching their babies develop rhythm, melodic awareness, memory and movement. Through activities such as singing, dancing and story time, children learn self-control, sharing, independence and listening skills. A home CD and booklet (one-time purchase from instructor) reinforce class songs and activities. For the most rewarding experience, start early (age 1 or younger) and repeat as often as you wish. Caregiver does not enroll. Instructor: Jeanne Beegle Greystone Recreation Center – Course Fee: $56 Sep 13-Oct 18 W 10:00-10:50am Sep 13-Oct 18 W 11:30am-12:20pm Nov 1-Dec 13 W 10:00-10:50am Nov 1-Dec 13 W 11:30am-12:20pm

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Talk like a Pirate Age: 2-5 yrs. Ahoy, mateys! It’s time to break out your eye patch and get ready for Talk Like a Pirate Day! Come celebrate this day with some pirate slang, fun pirate crafts and a story. Hill Street Neighborhood Center – Course Fee: $8 Sep 18 M 3:30-4:30pm Thankful Turkeys Age: 3-6 yrs. With turkey day approaching join us at Abbotts Creek for a morning of fun art! Participants will create fun fall crafts. We’re also going to share a story and play a fun game! Preregistration is required Abbotts Creek Community Center – Course Fee: $7 Nov 16 Th 10:00-10:45am Twinkle Stars Ballet and Tap Age: 2-3 yrs. Learn Tendues, Shuffles and more with this class as it splits from ballet and into tap. Ages 2-3 yrs old. White/pink tights and pink/black leotard. Ballet skirt optional. Ballet slippers and tap shoes. Instructed by Ms. Gabbie. We do 2 recital performances in the dance season, one in Winter (December) and the other in Spring (June) where they will receive a trophy for the dance year. We also participate in Christmas parades. Lake Lynn Community Center Sep 9-Sep 30 Sa 9:15-10:00am Fee: $41 Oct 7-Oct 28 Sa 9:15-10:00am Fee: $41 Nov 4-Nov 25 Sa 9:15-10:00am Fee: $41 Dec 2-Dec 16 Sa 9:15-10:00am Fee: $31

Sticky Fingers Finger Painting Age: 2-4 yrs. Finger painting is a great way for children to explore, learn and develop through sensory play. Encourage your child creativity through using their senses. Build these skills as they create their own unique and cool masterpiece with squishy texture of the paint and experiment with color and patterns. Parent must remain with registered participant during program time. Lions Park Community Center – Course Fee: $5

Kinder Sep 18

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11:00-11:45am

Pumpkins Everywhere Oct 16 M

11:00-11:45am

Turkey Time Nov 13 Holiday Magic Dec 18

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Youth African Dance for Youth

Age: 5-10 yrs. Participants will learn the fundamentals of African dance, starting with basic movements and progressing to choreographed dance steps. Emphasis is on technique, dance steps and understanding how dance and drum rhythms are closely intertwined. This is a high-spirited, high-powered rhythmic dance experience for anyone who loves to dance. Clothing should be loose. Barwell Road Community Center – Course Fee: $44 Sep 9-Sep 30 Sa 11:00-11:45am Oct 7-Oct 28 Sa 11:00-11:45am Nov 4-Nov 25 Sa 11:00-11:45am Dec 2-Dec 23 Sa 11:00-11:45am

Full Session Option Sep 9-Dec 16 Sa

9:15-10:00am

Fee: $151

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