ADULT PROGRAMS

1971–2021

Celebrating 50 Years of Adult Programs at Monterey Recreation Centre!

The Centre has provided opportunities for adults of all ages to move, learn, connect, and be engaged in the community for 50 years. A celebration will take place November 6, tickets go on sale in mid-September.

A Christmas Popup Craft Fair

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH 9:00AM–2:00PM GARRY OAK ROOM AT THE MONTEREY RECREATION CENTRE

HOSTED BY THE MONTEREY RECREATION ACTIVITY ASSOCIATION Featuring: Knitwear, art, art cards, puzzles and Christmas decor. Cash and cheques will only be accepted.

MODERATE & MILD FITNESS 50 YRS+

Work out to motivational music with qualified and enthusiastic instructors. Classes include warm-up, cardiovascular and strength components, and cool down. The strength portion of mild fitness utilizes chairs for assistance. Space limited. MODERATE FITNESS Monday 9:00–9:45am Wednesday 9:00–9:45am Thursday 8:45–9:30am Friday 9:00–9:45am MILD FITNESS Monday 10:00–10:45am Wednesday 10:00–10:45am Friday 10:00–10:45am

SIT & FIT 50 YRS+

Join in a safe and invigorating workout from standing or sitting in a chair. After a sitting or standing warm-up, you will work on strength, flexibility, balance, and mobility. Light hand weights will be provided; however, please bring your own resistance band. Monday 11:00–11:45am Wednesday 11:00–11:45am Friday 12:00–12:45am For the above programs, classes will resume to drop-in format. Maximum room limits may vary by program. No classes on statutory holidays. Cost is $5.25 per session. Punch cards can be prepurchased: 10 for $39.50 or 25 for $98.50.

MONTEREY FERN CAFÉ

OPEN: MONDAY–FRIDAY 10:00AM–2:00PM

M

Delicious, affordable, fresh, and frozen meals made inhouse with quality ingredients. Entreés, meat pies, chilis, soups, salads, baked goods, coffee and more. Gluten-free and vegetarian diets considered. Pre-orders available by calling 250-883-7162. Entrance is located on the side of Monterey Recreation Centre, just up the ramp from Hampshire Road. Fern Café’s menu changes weekly, call in or view online for details.

PROGRAM TIPS

Check your confirmation for everything you need on your first day. You might need yoga props, hand weights, or other equipment. Check your printed or emailed confirmation to know what you need to make your experience the best it can be.

NOTICE

MONTEREY MEMBERSHIP Monterey Members receive a 15% savings on courses listed with an M symbol. For more information on becoming a Monterey Member, please call 250-370-7300 or see page 60.

Adult Programs

Strength & Condition 50+

OSTEOFIT 50 YRS+

Osteofit is a specially designed exercise and education program for those with osteoporosis and low bone mass and for those at risk of falling. The course includes strength, balance, posture, and stretching exercises that are essential for creating an effective Fall Prevention strategy. Bands and light weights are examples of some of the equipment used to improve strength. Classes have an educational component and are designed for adults who can participate without the use of an aid or walker. Please bring your own resistance band.

Monterey Recreation Centre Karen Bennett

Sept 8–Oct 27 M,W 1:15–2:15pm $155/14M 108587 Nov 1–Dec 15 M,W 1:15–2:15pm $155/14M 108588 STRETCH & STRENGTH 50 YRS+

After a 10-minute, low impact warm-up you will use bands and hand weights to develop muscular strength and endurance. The full body stretch at the end of class will leave you feeling longer and stronger. Participants must be able to get up and down from the floor without assistance. Please bring your own resistance band.

Monterey Recreation Centre Nicola (Nicole) Attree

Sept 7–Oct 26 T 3:00–4:00pm $77/8 M 108608 Nov 2–Dec 14 T 3:00–4:00pm $68/7 M 108609 AGE STRONGER 50 YRS+

Let’s build some muscle! Time to flex your fitness routine? Strength training in a group environment is an encouraging and fun way to add a strength component to your exercise routine. Hand weights, resistance bands, and your own body weight will be used to develop muscular strength and endurance. A gentle aerobic warm-up and terrific stretch will complete your exercise experience. Participants must be able to get up and down from the floor without assistance. Please bring your own resistance band.

Monterey Recreation Centre Karen Bennett

Sept 7–Oct 26 T 12:30–1:15pm $58/8 M 108612 Nov 2–Dec 14 T 12:30–1:15pm $51/7 M 108616

Monterey Recreation Centre Karen Bennett

Sept 9–Oct 28 Th 12:15–1:00pm $51/7 M 108624 Nov 8–Dec 16 Th 12:15–1:00pm $44/6 M 108626 Yoga 50+

HATHA YOGA - BEGINNERS 50+ 50 YRS+

Hatha Yoga is a gentle and effective way to relieve stress, as well as improve flexibility, balance, circulation, concentration, and eliminate tension. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. Participants need to be able to get up and down from the floor.

Monterey Recreation Centre Christine Balinski

Sept 10–Oct 29 F 9:00–10:15am $97/8 M 108642 Sept 13–Oct 25 M 9:00–10:15am $73/6 M 108638 Nov 1–Dec 13 M 9:00–10:15am $85/7 M 108641 Nov 5–Dec 17 F 9:00–10:15am $85/7 M 108644

Join Christine Balinski for this fun class. A great full body workout, starting with a warm-up and then using weights and yoga to develop strength. The class includes a full stretch and cool down at the end with yoga. Please bring your own resistance band. Please wear runners for warm-up activity.

Monterey Recreation Centre Christine Balinski

Sept 9–Oct 28 Th 9:00–10:15am $85/7 M 108665 Sept 13–Oct 25 M 10:30–11:45am $73/6 M 108648 Nov 1–Dec 13 M 10:30–11:45am $85/7 M 108650 Nov 8–Dec 16 Th 9:00–10:15am $73/6 M 108667 GENTLE HATHA YOGA – INTERMEDIATE 50 YRS+

This class will focus on improving flexibility and will help to strengthen all systems of the body. Emphasis will be on chakras, meridian alignment, and proper posture. One year yoga experience required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Meah Wojno

Sept 7–Sept 28 T 9:30–11:00am $58/4 M 108629 Oct 5–Oct 26 T 9:30–11:00am $58/4 M 108630 Nov 2–Nov 30 T 9:30–11:00am $73/5 M 108631 Dec 7–Dec 14 T 9:30–11:00am $29/2 M 108632

RELAXATION AND REJUVENATION YOGA

HATHA STRETCH 19 YRS+

Hatha Stretch is an opportunity to stretch, unwind, and release tension. This therapeutic class provides a good counterpoint to busy lives and cardio workouts. Participants will learn the science of alignment throughout this thoughtful practice. In this series, you will experience the joy of stretching, the peace of balance, and the stillness of mind. Participants must be able to get up and down from the floor. Everyone is welcome.

Monterey Recreation Centre Living Harmony Health & Wellness

Sept 13–Oct 25 M 6:00–7:30pm $87/6 108673 Nov 1–Dec 13 M 6:00–7:30pm $102/7 108674 YIN YOGA 19 YRS+

Yin Yoga is a powerful practice targeting the tendons, ligaments and fascia in the body. Class includes breathing exercise (pranayama), gentle warm-up, yin postures that are held for long periods of time to encourage the slow and safe opening of connective tissues, and a deep relaxation and closing meditation. Set to peaceful music, you will enjoy a supportive, light-hearted environment that will leave you feeling open, centered and restored.

Monterey Recreation Centre Andrea Ting-Luz

Sept 16–Oct 28 Th 7:00–8:30pm $87/6 108635 Nov 4–Dec 16 Th 7:00–8:30pm $87/6 108636 Kundalini yoga uses movement, sound current, breath, and meditation to stimulate the nervous, glandular, and immune systems, improving strength and flexibility, while centring the mind and elevating the spirit. Benefits include: relief from stress and insomnia, enhanced creativity, balancing of the heart and mind, and development of will power. Practicing kundalini yoga can raise your “kundalini energy” and awaken your true creative potential.

Monterey Recreation Centre Sherri Bird

Sept 12–Oct 31 Su 11:30am–1:00pm $116/8 108676 Nov 7–Dec 19 Su 11:30am–1:00pm $102/7 108677 DANCE FITNESS

ZUMBA & ZUMBA TONING 19 YRS+

This program combines fun and functional fitness. Zumba Toning takes the original Zumba dance-fitness class to the next level utilizing an innovative muscle training protocol and the addition of lightweight dumbbells while the Zumba component provides a fun and exhilarating experience. This program is for beginners and those looking to continue on their Zumba journey.

Monterey Recreation Centre Noriko Prezeau

Sept 23–Oct 28 Th 7:00–8:00pm $63/5 108679 Nov 18–Dec 16 Th 7:00–8:00pm $63/5 108680 ZUMBA GOLD 50+ 50 YRS+

Zumba Gold is an exhilarating dance fitness class that uses the exciting Latin dance rhythms as its structure and inspiration. It teaches basic steps and routines specifically designed for the older active adult. The Zumba Gold program creates a party-like atmosphere that facilitates agility, balance, co-ordination, body awareness, good posture, and core strength while having fun.

Monterey Recreation Centre Sandra Perez De Lamplugh

Sept 7–28 T 10:00–11:00am $51/4 M 108757 Sept 9–23 Th 10:00–11:00am $38/3 M 108682 Oct 5–26 T 10:00–11:00am $51/4 M 108759 Oct 7–28 Th 10:00–11:00am $51/4 M 108683 Nov 2–30 T 10:00–11:00am $63/5 M 108760 Nov 4–25 Th 10:00–11:00am $38/3 M 108686 Dec 2–9 Th 10:00–11:00am $25/2 M 108688 Dec 7–14 T 10:00–11:00am $25/2 M 108761

Monterey Recreation Centre

Monday Wednesday Saturday

Jazzercise* Low Impact

5:00–6:00pm

Jazzercise* Low Impact

5:00–6:00pm

Jazzercise* Low Impact

9:30–10:30am

Jazzercise is the original dance party workout. Blending dance with Pilates, yoga, kick boxing and strength training, one 55-minute session can burn up to 800 calorie/1 class. Visit jazzerciseoakbay.com for details. Call 250-580-5299.

Nuline is ‘scent-free’ as some of the students have severe allergies. Please bring shoes that slide to class. NULINE DANCING BEGINNERS PLUS – LEVEL 1+ 19 YRS+

Nuline teaches routines danced to all genres of music: Latin, Waltz, Jazz, Funk, Pop, Rumba, Celtic and Country. A GREAT way to learn dance while enjoying a low impact physical and mental workout. Suitable for all ages. No partner required. This class helps bridge the Beginner l to the Improver Level 2 class. Dances taught will be at Improver levels but at a slower pace with exposure to new steps and moves.

Monterey Recreation Centre Cindy Archer

Sept 8–Oct 27 W 1:00–2:15pm $91/8 M 108781 Sept 8–Oct 27 W 2:30–3:45pm $91/8 M 108778 Nov 3–Dec 15 W 2:30–3:45pm $80/7 M 108780 Nov 3–Dec 15 W 1:00–2:15pm $80/7 M 108782 NULINE DANCING IMPROVER - LEVEL 2 19 YRS+

Nuline teaches routines danced to all genres of music: Latin, Waltz, Jazz, Funk, Pop, Rumba, Celtic and Country. A GREAT way to learn dance while enjoying a low impact physical and mental workout. Suitable for all ages. No partner required. This class is for those who have completed three sessions of the Beginner’s or Beginner’s Plus courses and are ready to learn some exciting new dances with more advanced moves.

Monterey Recreation Centre Cindy Archer

Sept 7–Oct 26 T 1:30–2:45pm $91/8 M 108787 Sept 10–Oct 29 F 2:15–3:30pm $80/7 M 108789 Nov 2–Dec 14 T 1:30–2:45pm $80/7 M 108788 Nov 5–Dec 17 F 2:15–3:30pm $80/7 M 108790 NULINE DANCING INTERMEDIATE - LEVEL 3 19 YRS+

Nuline teaches routines danced to all genres of music: Latin, Waltz, Jazz, Funk, Pop, Rumba, Celtic and Country. A GREAT way to learn dance while enjoying a low impact physical and mental workout. Suitable for all ages, levels and no partner required. For those who have a minimum of two years of experience.

Monterey Recreation Centre Cindy Archer

Sept 10–Oct 29 F 12:45–2:00pm $80/7 M 108792 Nov 5–Dec 17 F 12:45–2:00pm $80/7 M 108793 BALLROOM

SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCE LEVEL 1 19 YRS+

Learn to dance for enjoyment, socialization, recreation, and health. Ballroom Dancing encompasses a wide variety of dance styles such as Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Rhumba, Cha Cha, and Jive. The emphasis is on fun as we introduce a selection of introductory level dance steps and skills that you can enjoy for the rest of your life. Recommended to sign up with a partner, such as a significant other, friend, or family member.

Monterey Recreation Centre E & R Ballroom Dance

Sept 28–Nov 30 T 6:55–7:50pm $110/10 108795 Couple: $220 You have taken Social Ballroom Dance Level 1, you are hooked, and ready for more. Do not worry if it has been some time since your Level 1 class as we will start with a review of your Level 1 steps and skills to make sure you feel confident before moving ahead. We will introduce new patterns and techniques to take your dancing to the next level. Recommended to sign up with a partner, such as a significant other, friend or family member.

Monterey Recreation Centre E & R Ballroom Dance

Sept 28-Nov 30 T 8:05-9:00pm $110/10 108799 Couple: $220

HEALTH & WELLNESS

A BLUEPRINT FOR MEN’S HEALTH 19 YRS+

High intensity or low intensity, kale chips or cow chips, high carb or low carb, weights or cardio, fasting or feasting, running or walking, red pill or blue pill? Does being healthy really need to be so complicated or so humorlessly dogmatic? Alan Poole has spent a lifetime asking these questions while developing strategies to demystify and simplify diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices for himself and clients of all ages. With a Master’s degree in Leadership and Training, Alan has been coaching and teaching fitness, nutrition, behavior change, and functional aging for 25+ years. Come to class prepared to move, relax, learn, and be surprised. Suitable for all fitness levels.

Monterey Recreation Centre Alan Poole

Nov 6–Dec 11 S 9:30–11:00am $120/6 113455 Sept 25–Oct 30 S 9:30–11:00am $120/6 113453 ESSENTRICS® - AGING BACKWARDS 19 YRS+

Aging Backwards is revolutionizing the way we understand the role fitness plays in slowing down the aging process while keeping our bodies young, attractive, strong and healthy. The movements are non-jarring to joints and designed to lubricate the body to increase range of motion, improve posture, and enhance daily life movements. No experience or previous knowledge of this workout is required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Justina Bailey

Sept 13–Oct 25 M 11:30am–12:20pm $83/6 M 108800 Nov 1–Dec 13 M 11:30am–12:20pm $96/7 M 108801

Windsor Pavilion-Meeting Room 1 & 2 Phyllis Musseau

Sept 10–Oct 29 F 10:30–11:20am $110/8 112131 Nov 5–Dec 17 F 10:30–11:20am $96/7 112132 ESSENTRICS® - BARRE STRETCH AND STRENGTH 19 YRS+

This class incorporates challenging Essentrics® exercises that strengthen and elongate the body gently making it unique from other barre programs. You will get your heart rate up by engaging muscles with non-impact, flowing movements leaving your whole body stronger and taller. Classes will involve floor, barre (or chair), and mat work. This class is more challenging and faster paced than the Essentrics® Aging Backwards.

Windsor Pavilion-Meeting Room 1 & 2 Phyllis Musseau

Sept 13–Oct 25 M 5:30–6:30pm $76/6 112215 Nov 1–Dec 13 M 5:30–6:30pm $89/7 112221

Adult Programs

QI GONG FOR HEALTH 19 YRS+

This is an ongoing class suitable for beginner and continuing students. The postures we practise have easy to learn choreography for moving Qi through the body and curing physical ailments. The depth of the art comes from how we do them. Qi Gong is supported by Eastern and Western medicine as an excellent way of raising our immunity and general health.

Neighbourhood Learning CentreActivity Room 3 & 4 Gordon Muir

Sept 13–Oct 18 M 10:45–11:45am $42/4 113180 Nov 1–Dec 13 M 10:45–11:45am $72/7 113182 YANG STYLE TAI CHI SHORT FORM 19 YRS+

This ongoing class is suitable for beginner and continuing students. The form was created by Grandmaster Cheng Man Ching and contains 37 life saving postures. Considered a panacea by Eastern and Western medical doctors, this form is easy to learn but contains enough depth to keep students’ interest for many years. Gordon Muir was a student of the famous T. T. Liang who was a disciple of Cheng Man Ching.

Neighbourhood Learning CentreActivity Room 3 & 4 Gordon Muir

Sept 13–Oct 18 M 9:30–10:30am $42/4 113187 Nov 1–Dec 13 M 9:30–10:30am $72/7 113188 AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT® 19 YRS+

Feldenkrais® group classes use slow, mindful movements to achieve powerful effects in terms of strength, flexibility, and holistic integration of body and mind. Unique to Feldenkrais is the focus on daily functional movement such as sitting, walking, standing and lifting. Improving the quality of movement, unnecessary muscular tensions throughout the body can reorganize and release. Changes occur through neuromuscular repatterning that happens in these lessons.

Monterey Recreation Centre Renee Lindstrom

Sept 13–Oct 25 M 2:30–3:30pm $80/6 M 110570 Nov 8–Dec 13 M 2:30–3:30pm $80/6 M 110571 BALANCE AND FEAR OF FALLING 19 YRS+

Learn simple exercises designed to use the whole body’s available movement. Increase or redevelop balance through understanding the relationship of how the body counterbalances and supports movement with little effort. Using less effort and stress, you can increase mobility in any function such as rolling over, sitting, standing, walking, turning, reaching, etc. Based on the Feldenkrais® Method of Somatic Education.

Monterey Recreation Centre Renee Lindstrom

Sept 13–Oct 25 M 1:00–2:00pm $80/6 M 110559 Nov 8–Dec 13 M 1:00–2:00pm $80/6 M 110561 This class introduces the mindfulness-awareness practice of somatic meditation. Alternating guided instruction and group discussion, we learn how to meditate in a body-oriented way, while exploring how the practice might fit into and benefit our lives. All practices can be done on either the floor or in a chair. Please wear comfortable clothing. No previous experience required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Neil McKinlay

Oct 6–27 W 8:00–9:00pm $53/4 110443 MEDITATION - GOING DEEPER 19 YRS+

Delving deeper into the mindfulness-awareness practice of somatic meditation, this class offers longer periods of guided instruction and ongoing discussion to enhance our ability to be present with life, to relax into our inherent clarity and well-being. All practices can be done on either the floor or in a chair. Please wear comfortable clothing. Previous experience required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Neil McKinlay

Sept 22–Oct 27 W 6:30–7:45pm $100/6 110150 Nov 3–Dec 8 W 6:30–7:45pm $100/6 110152 MORNING MEDITATION 19 YRS+

Start your morning with meditation and teaching from Senior Meditation Teacher, Neil McKinlay. All levels of experience are welcome to join in a guided practice from the mindfulnessawareness repertoire of ‘Meditating with the Body’. All practices can be done on either the floor or in a chair. Please wear comfortable clothing. No previous experience is required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Neil McKinlay

Oct 1–29 F 9:00–10:00am $67/5 M 110546 Nov 5–26 F 9:00–10:00am $53/4 M 110547 Dec 3–17 F 9:00–10:00am $40/3 M 110548 CULTIVATING MINDFULNESS TO COPE WITH STRESS 19 YRS+

Feeling stressed has become the new norm in light of COVID-related restrictions. Practising mindfulness through meditation and everyday activities helps calm the mind and body. Everyone is welcome. Please bring a seat cushion for comfort and posture.

Monterey Recreation Centre Peter Renner

Sept 28–Oct 19 T 7:00-8:30pm $80/4 109286

NOTICE

MONTEREY RECREATION CENTRE IS SCENT FREE. Please do not wear scented colognes or perfumes, in consideration of others. Thank you!

Drawing on ancient wisdom and scientific evidence, simple mindfulness practices are easily learned to complement medical remedies. Pain refers to physical, emotional, and spiritual suffering. Everyone is welcome. Please bring a seat cushion for comfort and posture.

Monterey Recreation Centre Peter Renner

Nov 9–Nov 30 T 7:00–8:30pm $80/4 109287

ARTS AND CRAFTS

ACRYLICS - THE FUNDAMENTALS & MUCH MORE 19 YRS+

Through primarily landscape reference material, students will gain an understanding of colour mixing and explore topics like composition, how to crop for maximum effect, blockingin, values, colour notes, negative shape painting, edges, and brushwork. Shelly will begin each session with a demo and then proceed to guide and give personal attention to each painting. This class is for beginner and intermediate painters. For those who have taken the first session, this course will offer new subject matter and review the fundamentals. Please bring your own favourite photos. Supplies required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Shelly Burke

Sept 20–Nov 1 M 1:00–3:30pm $125/6 M 113154 Nov 8–Dec 13 M 1:00–3:30pm $125/6 M 113155 WATERCOLOUR FAST AND FREE 19 YRS+

If you want to capture speed and motion in your painting, this class is for you. You will delve into pen and ink with watercolour and figurative illustration. Rodger will also cover fashion design and landscape. This class is suitable for beginner or intermediate students. A component of this class will take place outside for sketching. Supplies required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Rodger Garbutt

Sept 23–Nov 4 Th 1:00–3:30pm $125/6 M 108705 BRUSH LETTERING 19 YRS+

Learn how to make your lettering expressive and lively using the Pentel Brush Pen. Kathy will demonstrate a basic pointed brush alphabet and techniques to tailor your words to your projects. This unique pen has a nylon brush tip that holds its point and has a water-based dye ink replaceable cartridge. This is her favourite lettering style so she will have lots of examples of her personal work as well as commissioned work. Please bring your own 2B pencil, eraser, ruler, blank paper, and $12 for the brush pen and instruction kit.

Monterey Recreation Centre Kathy Guthrie

Oct 16 S 1:00–4:00pm $45/1 111888 ITALIC CALLIGRAPHY 19 YRS+

In this workshop you will learn the Italic calligraphy style, one of the most popular of the many styles to learn. It is a beautiful and graceful style that can be adapted to many uses: name tags, labels, greeting cards, addressing envelopes, signage, artwork, and more. Kathy will bring examples of her own work and books showcasing the Italic style. Please bring your own 2B pencil, eraser, ruler, blank paper, and $5 for a calligraphy felt pen and instruction kit.

Monterey Recreation Centre Kathy Guthrie

Sept 25 S 1:00–4:00pm $45/1 111894 EXPLORING COLOUR IN WATERCOLOURS 19 YRS+

Keep the magic, banish the mystery! Explore watercolour pigments’ unique characteristics and how to use staining, granulating, opaque, and transparent properties effectively while learning about colour mixing, temperature, and saturation using the Double Primary System. All levels welcome. Supplies required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Dixie MacUisdin

Nov 10–Dec 15 W 9:30am–12:00pm $125/6 M 110416 WONDERFUL WATERCOLOURS 19 YRS+

This introduction to painting explores the wonderful properties of watercolours through brush techniques, colour mixing, layering, masking, and adding ink. A great place to begin! Supplies required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Dixie MacUisdin

Sept 22–Oct 27 W 9:30am–12:00pm $125/6 M 110432

PROGRAM TIPS

DRAWING AND PAINTING All Drawing and Painting classes require supplies – please check your confirmation for details.

Adult Programs

DRAWING 101 19 YRS+

This is a beginner’s course in the elements of drawing with pencil and graphite sticks. Each class will introduce a new way of expressing yourself through line, gesture, form, and shading. Along with learning basic techniques, you will be assisted in finding your own unique style within a supportive and fun environment. Please bring $5 to cover the cost of the handouts. Supplies required. Please see your Registration Confirmation for details.

Monterey Recreation Centre Bryony Wynne-Jones

Sept 14–Oct 19 T 9:30am–12:00pm $125/6 M 108762 DRAWING 202 19 YRS+

This drawing class will focus mostly on value, shading, and an understanding of form through various exercises done from still life and photographs. There will be continued teachings on line, form, and shading. Beginners are welcome. Supplies required. Please see your Registration Confirmation for details.

Monterey Recreation Centre Bryony Wynne-Jones

Nov 2–Dec 7 T 9:30am–12:00pm $125/6 M 108763 PEN AND INK - A CLASSIC APPROACH 19 YRS+

Join Bryony for a fascinating foray into creating art with pen and ink. Render a flower for example, with the delicacy of an engraving, or splash out and use your ink to form a calligraphic gesture. You can swoosh in your textures and values with a clear water wash, and watch what happens! Explore your imagination with the classic beauty of pen and ink. Supplies required. Please see your Registration Confirmation for details. Or if you wish, bring $20 and Bryony will provide ink, a loan of paint brushes, ½ sheet of BFK paper and pen and nib.

Monterey Recreation Centre Bryony Wynne-Jones

Nov 3–Nov 24 W 1:00–3:30pm $83/4 M 108773 Sept 15–Oct 20 W 1:00–3:30pm $125/6 M 108771 WATERCOLOUR FLOWERS: PAINT THE FLOWERS OF PROVENCE 19 YRS+

Join Bryony for a journey into the brilliant sun-soaked palette of a French market town. Sunflowers, figs, roses, aubergines and all the colour and texture at your paint brush’s tip. Paint a basket of roses, lilies or pears. Bryony will take you from the first pencil stroke to the finishing touches of a bright and luscious painting. Beginners most welcome. Come and paint and brighten your day with the colours of spring and summer in the south of France. Please bring a $10 fee to the instructor for flowers. Supplies required. Or, if you wish, bring $20 and Bryony will provide a palette with all the colours you need, a loan of paint brushes and a ½ sheet of BFK paper.

Monterey Recreation Centre Bryony Wynne-Jones

Sept 14–Oct 19 T 1:00–3:30pm $125/6 M 108765 Nov 2–Dec 7 T 1:00–3:30pm $125/6 M 108767 Join Bryony in an introductory course in painting birds in watercolour. With some straight-forward steps in drawing and brushwork, learn how to represent our feathered friends in soft and washy colours, with a bright eye on the process to create feathers you can feel. Please bring a $10 fee to the instructor to cover the taxidermy bird maintenance. Supplies required. Or, if you wish, bring $20 and Bryony will provide a palette with all the colours you need, a loan of paint brushes, and 1/2 sheet of BFK paper.

Monterey Recreation Centre Bryony Wynne-Jones

Sept 17–Oct 22 F 1:00–3:30pm $125/6 M 108775 BIRDS TOO: SPREAD YOUR WINGS 19 YRS+

We have successfully conquered our fears and taken the first few steps into drawing and the use of watercolour. We are ready to take our painting into more depth. We can explore more details of form and expression and really appreciate the marvel and beauty of birds. Please bring a $10 fee to the instructor to cover the taxidermy bird maintenance. Supplies required. Please see your Registration Confirmation for details. Or if you prefer, bring $20 and Bryony will provide a palette with all the colours you need, a loan of paint brushes, and 1/2 sheet of BFK paper.

Monterey Recreation Centre Bryony Wynne-Jones

Nov 5–Dec 10 F 1:00–3:30pm $125/6 M 108777 WATERCOLOUR MARKET 19 YRS+

Colours galore! Dahlias, squash in all their varieties, sunflowers, fruit and more! Bryony will teach basic drawing and painting techniques to get you started on a bright and seasonal painting. This one-day workshop offers a friendly and encouraging atmosphere. Please bring a $10 fee to the instructor for flowers and produce. Supplies required. If you prefer, bring $20 and Bryony will provide you with all supplies needed. Beginner and intermediate students welcome!

Monterey Recreation Centre Bryony Wynne-Jones

Oct 2 S 9:30am–3:30pm $80/1 109275 WATERCOLOUR MUSHROOMS - FABULOUS FUNGI 19 YRS+

The fairies are out and it is time to paint our fabulous fungi. Mushrooms are fascinating and we have such a variety on Vancouver Island. Come and explore the shapes, textures, and smells! Bryony will take you through the process of drawing and rendering in colour. Come and discover your inner elf! Selection based on availability. Supplies required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Bryony Wynne-Jones

Nov 6 S 9:30am–3:30pm $80/1 109279

BRIDGE LANGUAGE & TRAVEL

BRIDGE PLAY OF THE HAND - DIAMOND SERIES 19 YRS+

Basic declarer play for those who have completed a Beginner course and for experienced players who want to sharpen their playing technique. This course also includes additional bidding and defence topics. Textbook can be purchased at the first class.

Monterey Recreation Centre Delma Murray

Oct 7–Dec 9 Th 1:15–3:30pm $160/8 M 115261 PARENTING & RELATIONSHIPS

THE PARENT CHILD CONNECTION 19 YRS+

To be human is to be in relationships; that is why this course is for everyone. While there will be a strong focus on parenting, this course also brings in couple’s work and personal development. It covers communication, coaching instead of advice-giving, family systems, resolving conflict, and putting a stop to unhealthy relationship patterns. Life changing, relationship building, and esteeming to the self. Binder fee: $30 per single/couple. Please note early bird registration deadline is September 15, 2021.

Monterey Recreation Centre Allison Rees

Oct 12–Nov 30 T 7:00–8:45pm 8 sessions 110573 Early Bird Rate (Aug 18–Sept 15): Single: $175 Couple: $260 Regular Rate (Sept 16–Oct 12): Single: $195 Couple: $280

RISKY ADVENTURE PLAY FOR PARENTS 18 YRS+

NEW! Have you ever wondered what it’s like for your kiddo when they climb a tree? Or run really fast in a field? This is the day to find out! Join Laura, the owner of Seedlings Forest Education, for what she does best: risky adventure play! For parents of kids ages 3-10 years.

Windsor Pavilion-Rotary Hall Seedling Forest Program

Oct 2 S 1:00–4:00pm $85/1 114289 Nov 27 S 1:00–4:00pm $85/1 114290

ITALIAN

ITALIAN FOR TRAVELLERS 19 YRS+

This course is designed for those who have no previous knowledge of Italian and wish to acquire basic conversation and reading skills. The focus will be on providing those who visit Italy, for tourism or work, the skills to ask for directions, order in a restaurant or café, travel in Italy by train, bus or automobile, and have simple conversations with Italians about life and work. The grammar will be kept to a minimum while building vocabulary and proper pronunciation. Please bring $6 to cover course photocopies or $22 to cover the cost of a textbook, pen and paper, and a full water bottle.

Monterey Recreation Centre Giuseppa Aurucci

Sept 20–Nov 8 M 6:30–8:30pm $155/7 108735 Sept 24–Nov 5 F 10:30am–12:30pm $155/7 M 108736 SPANISH

SPANISH FOR TRAVELLERS 19 YRS+

An introductory course for adults planning a trip to Latin America or Spain, and for those interested in the language and culture. This course stresses the ‘practical’ aspects, offering rudimentary conversational Spanish and important information on food, drink, shopping, and culture of the region. Please bring $5 to the first class to cover the cost of handouts.

Monterey Recreation Centre Monica Gil Riba

Sept 23–Oct 28 Th 7:00–9:00pm $110/5 109288 Nov 8–Dec 9 Th 7:00–9:00pm $110/5 109289

Adult Programs

TRAVELS AND HISTORY

iPAD, iPHONE, ANDROID FOR TRAVELLERS 19 YRS+

Discover great travelling, translating, touring, GPS and mapping apps for the iPad, iPhone, and Android. Are you paying too much for your airline tickets? Would you like to plan your own vacation or at least find what options there are? Are you interested in house-swapping, bed and breakfasts, maps, tourist sites, rental cars, restaurants, youth hostels, cruises, and tours? This course is a demonstration that provides a guided tour of internet sites. Please bring your electronic device and/or a pen and paper to take notes.

Monterey Recreation Centre CompuDave Services

Dec 8 W 7:00–8:30pm $40/1 109664 COMPUTER FOUNDATIONS

MAC COMPUTER FOUNDATIONS 19 YRS+

An introduction to a safe and easy-to-use computer technology. This class will cover foundational skills, including email, accessing the internet, photo editing software, and CD burning. Please bring your battery charged laptop or pen and paper for note taking.

Monterey Recreation Centre CompuDave Services

Sept 22–29 W 7:00–8:30pm $67/2 109294 COMPUTER STORAGE

INTRO TO iCLOUD 19 YRS+

iCloud helps you access your files across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, and the web. Learn great ways to share files with friends and family and get peace of mind with backups and automatic syncing. This course covers iCloud Photo Sharing, My Photo Stream and iTunes Match. Bring your electronic device and/or a pen and paper for note taking.

Monterey Recreation Centre CompuDave Services

Oct 6 W 7:00–8:30pm $40/1 109680 PHOTOS FOR MAC 19 YRS+

Do you enjoy photography or taking photos of friends and family? Have you wanted to learn about scanning your previously developed photos, organizing, and editing digital photos, or emailing them? This program will cover all these topics and how you can create personal cards, digital calendars, and original slideshows. Please bring your battery charged laptop or pen and paper for note taking.

Monterey Recreation Centre CompuDave Services

Nov 10 W 7:00–8:30pm $40/1 109292 PHOTOS FOR WINDOWS 19 YRS+

Do you enjoy photography? Learn to find, edit, email, and store your photos. Topics will also include sharing, printing, and organizing these photos in a manageable way for Windows products. Please bring your battery charged laptop or pen and paper for note taking.

Monterey Recreation Centre CompuDave Services

Nov 24 W 7:00–8:30pm $40/1 109293

ENTERTAINMENT AND SOCIAL MEDIA

INTRO TO SIRI 19 YRS+

How to use voice for your Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Air Pods, Apple TV, CarPlay, etc. Learn dictation rules, how to email, message (text), play music, make a phone call, launch apps, navigate with Maps (GPS), make appointments on Calendar, translate, find places to eat…all with voice. Great for mobile individuals and people with visual impairments. Bring your electronic device and/or a pen and paper for note taking.

Monterey Recreation Centre CompuDave Services

Nov 17 W 7:00–8:30pm $40/1 109674 TABLETS AND SMARTPHONES

INTRO TO ANDROID 19 YRS+

Bought an Android tablet or smart phone (Samsung, LG, etc.)? Learn about transferring address books, calendars, photos, and music. Other skills covered will include texting, browsing the internet, emailing, and changing your device set-up. Interesting apps will also be discussed. Bring your electronic device and/or a pen and paper for note taking.

Monterey Recreation Centre CompuDave Services

Sept 15 W 7:00–8:30pm $40/1 109563 INTRO TO iPAD 19 YRS+

Bought or received an iPad? Thinking of getting one? Learn about interesting features, basic operations, and much more. The following skills will be demonstrated in a fun and supportive environment: transferring songs to your iPad from the internet or a CD and syncing your iPad with your desktop computer. Bring your iPad and/or a pen and paper to take notes.

Monterey Recreation Centre CompuDave Services

Dec 1 W 7:00–8:30pm $40/1 109622 INTRO TO iPHONE 19 YRS+

Bought an iPhone? Thinking of getting one? Learn about transferring address books, calendars, photos, and music. Other skills covered will include texting, browsing the internet, emailing, and changing your iPhone’s set-up. Interesting apps will also be discussed. Please bring your iPhone and/or pen and paper for note taking.

Monterey Recreation Centre CompuDave Services

Sept 8 W 7:00–8:30pm $40/1 109672 PHOTOS, MUSIC, AND PODCASTS - iPAD & iPHONE 19 YRS+

This program will demonstrate how to take, organize, and transfer photos. You will learn about practical photo applications (apps), how to transfer songs to your iPad or iPhone, sync with your desktop computer, and how to transfer podcasts to your device. Bring your electronic device and/or a pen and paper for note taking.

Monterey Recreation Centre CompuDave Services

Dec 15 W 7:00–8:30pm $40/1 109627