Raleigh Parks Winter-Spring 2024 Leisure Ledger

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Family House Plant Appreciation Day Age: 5-14 yrs. It’s National Houseplant Appreciation Day! Drop off your budding horticulturist to learn about different species of indoor plants including what type of light and level of care they need. Once they've chosen the plant they want to bring home and care for, out come the paints! Of course, they can't pot them in a plain pot! The terra cotta pots become transformed by your child's own creativity! Kids will learn how to nurture their plant and gain the skills to potentially be the one to care for all the houseplants at home! Laurel Hills Community Center – Course Fee: $10 Jan 10 W 6:00-8:00pm Introduction to Honey Bees and Beekeeping Age: 9-99 yrs. Today there is quite a fascination with the honey bee. The honey bee serves an important part in pollinating flowers, especially the flowers that produce our fruits and vegetables. They also provide us honey to eat. Come and learn about the honey bee, beekeeping as a hobby, and increase your awareness of this important pollinator in our midst. This is Family friendly program. There will be a presentation, hands on stations, and a Q&A at the end. If you have an interest in the honey bee or beekeeping, then this is the program for you! Please register each person who plans to attend. Pullen Community Center Jan 20 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Mobile Music and Education for Kids Age: 6-13 yrs. Mobile Music and Educational for Kids was developed by Wanda Micheal, using the 'Whole Child' teaching philosophy which engages students through art, math, science and lots of fun!This program will engage your little learner in both mental and light physical fitness!Core activities are based on the introduction to the five families of instruments and The Magic Box, which is a lesson on self-esteem and anti-bullying practices. Instruments will be provided by the instructor. Mobile Music and Education for Kids strives to meet the educational, health, and developmental needs of students through creative activities and physical movement. Important skills and topics include introducing basic concepts in music, math, and science. This program helps develop coordination, strength and balance. Enhances vocabulary and

reading comprehension. Improves mental flexibility, spatial awareness and critical thinking skills. Wanda's experience in education also helps promote teamwork and test-taking strategies in children of diverse learning styles. Biltmore Hills Community Center – Course Fee: $80 Jan 2-Apr 30 Tu 6:00-8:00pm

Age: 18-99 yrs. TechRefresh is an exciting new program that allows students who have previously completed a Digital Inclusion Adult Technology class to return and ask questions about the material that was previously covered or requires further explanation. Only those who have completed a course related to the refresh topic during a predetermined grace period are eligible to participate in this free program. Your TechRefresh time with an instructor is scheduled in advance and we require you to show up 15 minutes early for set up. Anne Gordon Center Apr 24 W 2:00-3:30pm Five Points Center Feb 15 Th 10:00-11:30am Mar 19 Tu 2:00-3:30pm Mar 28 Th 10:00-11:30am Thoughts on Aging Age: 18-99 yrs. Gain insight to the key things which are most important as we journey through life. Those would include, but aren’t limited to, living options/arrangements, health issues, wealth preservation, safety and socialization and managing transition(s). We will candidly discuss several options which seniors are using today as they age and how/when to make decisions concerning those options. Presented by Gerry Rife, Oasis Senior Advisors. Anne Gordon Center Apr 16 Tu 11:00am-12:00pm Five Points Center Feb 7 W 2:00-3:00pm Tips and Tricks to Prevent Falls Falling is not a normal part of aging. You can prevent falls by doing the right exercises, making your home safer, getting regular health checkups and more. Learn steps you can take to stay safe. Presented by Anne Browning, The Oaks at Whitaker Glen. Five Points Center Feb 20 Tu 2:00-3:00pm Tips on Purchasing a Computer Age: 18-99 yrs. You’re finally ready to purchase a computer, but aren’t sure what to buy. Let us help you understand the differences between a laptop, desktop, and tablet and all the tech that can be found in each. We will also discuss what you should be looking for

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