Writing & Literature

Using illustrative and practice games the participant will learn basic chess strategy and tactics, including opening and endgame principles. Also forks, pins, skewers, discovered and double checks.

Monterey Recreation Centre Ian Corden Jun 3–Jul 15 F 2:15–4:15pm M$133/6 133590 Jul 22–Aug 26 F 2:15–4:15pm M$133/6 133591

DOWNSIZING - MOVING TO A SMALLER SPACE 19 YRS+

This workshop will focus on the steps of preparing to downsize your home to a condo or smaller space. Do you buy first or sell first? How do you prepare for your new home? What are the must haves for your new home and what are the features you don’t require?

Monterey Recreation Centre Victoria Family Real Estate May 24 T 11:00–11:45am M$35/1 135085

FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS 19 YRS+

This class will focus on the steps and know-how of becoming a homeowner. Topics such as the process of purchasing a home start to finish, what documents you will need for a mortgage, salary purchasing power, and how dept affects your mortgage application will be discussed. You will leave this class better prepared to purchase your first home.

Monterey Recreation Centre Victoria Family Real Estate Jun 14 T 7:00–8:00pm $45/1 135092

INVESTMENT PROPERTY WORKSHOP 19 YRS+

Looking to invest your money into real estate? This workshop will look at the steps to prepare you to invest in real estate and what to look for in a property. Whether it is a condo, duplex, townhouse, or house, they are all worthwhile investments!

Monterey Recreation Centre Victoria Family Real Estate Jun 7 T 7:00–7:45pm $35/1 135206

LEARN & IMPROVE - BILLIARDS, POOL, AND SNOOKER 19 YRS+

You will learn how these table games are played. We begin with the fundamentals and work our way up to playing and having fun. The program covers topics such as equipment, pre-shot routine, etiquette, and much more. It’s also a great way to meet new people who share similar interests. We provide all the cues and equipment but feel free to bring your own cue if you have one.

Monterey Recreation Centre Darius Kanga

May 19–Jun 16 Th 7:00–8:30pm $50/5 135207 Jul 7–28 Th 7:00–8:30pm $40/4 135208 Aug 4–25 Th 7:00–8:30pm $40/4 135209 PLANNING CREATIVE EVENTS FOR CHARITY 19 YRS+

Fumi will share the creative ideas and useful information she’s gleaned over her many years of planning events, including most recently with Pacific Opera Victoria. There will be some Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement) demonstrations and a guest speaker to discuss the philosophy of charity.

Monterey Recreation Centre Fumi Csizmazia May 24–Jun 14 T 2:00–4:00pm M$37/4 135255

A FOOD POETRY BANQUET 19 YRS+

Food offers us a rich and diverse source of inspiration for poems: food history, family traditions, sustainability, nutrition and health, food gardens, recipes, food and travel, the politics of food, and much more. In this workshop, we will discuss poems celebrating and exploring food by poets such as Lorna Crozier, Sylvia Plath, Pablo Neruda, and Thomas Lux, and then use prompts or food props to write our own poems. Participants are invited to bring a food object (or photo!) or favourite food poem that they find poetically inspiring to share with the group.

Monterey Recreation Centre Rhona McAdam

May 24 T 6:00–8:00pm $45/1 134642

FUN WITH FORMS: A POETRY WORKSHOP 19 YRS+

Join poetry experts Torsten and Barbara on a night of exploring poetic form. You’ll be learning different visual structures to bring your poetry to life. Poetic form dictates the rhythm and meter of a poem, helping guide its purpose and tone. In this workshop, you’ll work closely to gain an understanding of what form works best with your style. Open to all levels of experience. Get ready to get creative!

Monterey Recreation Centre Torsten Schoeneberg and Barbara Pelman

May 10 T 6:00–8:00pm $45/1 135086

HAIKU AND TANKA WORKSHOP 19 YRS+

Join Terry Ann Carter for a haiku and tanka workshop including match box minis to house these small poems. Each participant will leave with a small book art gem. Optional reading before the workshop: The Art of Haiku by Dr. Stephen Addiss, and The Ink Dark Moon: Love Tanka by Ono no Komachi and Izumi Shikibu, translated by Jane Hirshfield and Mariko Aratani. Match boxes will be provided.

Monterey Recreation Centre Terry Ann Carter Jun 2 Th 6:00–7:30pm $45/1 135099