Special Interest Youth Camps Holiday ......................... 29–30 Adults & Seniors Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32–33

6th Grade PMS Debate

ages 10–12 r$400 This after school academic program is designed to teach students successful communication, argumentation and self-advocacy. The class goal is to provide foundational tools to improve a student’s ability to engage in research, critical thinking and public speaking that will not only prepare them for future academic endeavors, but success in higher education and in their careers. The course will consist of lectures, drills and activities, group research, collaborative work and practice “mock” debates. By the end of the class, students are expected to be able to thoroughly research a variety of topics, prepare arguments in favor and in opposition of the topic, write working documents and organize materials, engage in oratorical advocacy and impromptu refutations. Students will be prepared to participate in the competitive 7th and 8th Grade PMS Debate team that competes in the East Bay Debate League.

Wed Sept 1–Feb 16 (21×) 2:15–3:30pm

Instructor: Sarah Wheeler, PRD Staff Location: Piedmont Middle School Min: 21; Max: 24

Aloha Mind Math

ages 6–10 Become a math rock star! This program will present math in a hands-on, engaging and fun environment. Your child will learn to use an abacus and mental math techniques that broaden their understanding of math. Students will develop agility with numbers, acquire visualization skills and improve concentration and focus. Abacus and workbook included. session i r$140 N$160

Wed Aug 25–Oct 6 (7×)

3:30–4:30pm

session ii r$120 N$140

Wed Oct 13–Nov 17 (6×) 3:30–4:30pm

Instructor: Aloha Mind Math Location: 801 Magnolia East Wing (Session I), Piedmont Middle School (Session II) Min: 4; Max: 15

Public Speaking: Confident Speakers & Writers

ages 7–12 r$199 N$224 Being able to communicate effectively and confidently has immeasurable benefits in students’ professional and personal lives. Bring out confidence in your children! They learn how to stand tall and speak confidently in front of a group. They begin to understand the concepts and importance of maintaining eye contact, good posture, volume, and expressions. This class helps them give structure to their thoughts improving their writing skills. Shy as well as talkative one’s alike benefit from this class as we do fun activities including tongue-twister challenges, storytelling, poem recitals and presentations.

Wed Aug 25–Oct 6 (7×) 3:30–4:30pm

Instructor: Gurus Education Location: Piedmont Middle School Min: 8; Max: 15

Young Master of Public Speaking & Writing

ages 7–12 r$249 N$279 This is an excellent course to build confidence in students as well as an ideal class for developing creative writing skills in them. With projects such as creating stories from pictures, writing rhyming poems, and defining strange objects, we make learning easy and exciting! The students do research on the advanced speech and debate topics and write speeches in various formats and practice presenting them in class.

Wed Oct 13–Nov 17 (6×) Instructor: Gurus Education Location: Piedmont Middle School Min: 8; Max: 15 3:30–5:00pm

7th & 8th Grade PMS Debate

ages 11–14 r$744 Join the award-winning PMS Debate Team where students learn debate fundamentals and techniques including research competence, evidence evaluation, public speaking, media literacy, conflict resolution, critical thinking and critical listening. Beginner to advanced debaters are welcome. The class work will consist of lectures, drills and activities, group research, collaborative work and practice “mock” debates. This will be in person after school class, however some tournaments and practices may be online based if health conditions warrant..

Mon/Wed Aug 30–May 11 (58×) 3:30–5:00pm Instructor: Sarah Wheeler, PRD Staff Location: Piedmont Middle School Min: 18; Max: 30

Smart Money & Investing

ages 8–13 r$199 N$224 A useful and fun course that benefits and is loved by children and parents alike! This class introduces students to money management using activities like comparative shopping, salary analysis, budgeting a trip, wants and need planning. Students learn how to track expenses and analyze them.

Wed Aug 25–Oct 6 (7×) 4:40–5:40pm

Instructor: Gurus Education Location: Piedmont Middle School Min: 8; Max: 15

Winter Wonderland Engineering

ages 5–9 r$65 N$77 The Force Awakens in this introductory engineering course for young Jedi! Explore engineering principles with LEGO® materials as we construct the Ewok Village on Endor, fly through space on our X-Wings, and defend the Echo Base on Hoth. Create motorized and architectural projects with imagination and engineering to defeat the Empire!

Wed Dec 1–Dec 15 (3×) 3:30–5:00pm

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Location: 801 Magnolia East Wing Min: 10; Max: 16

Holiday Camps

One Village Soccer Camp

ages 5–7 r$220 N$245f Designed for maximum fun to teach players the FUNdamentals of soccer. We’ll work on ball-handling, passing, receiving, shooting through lots of fun games. Sure to be a fun Thanksgiving Break.

M–W Nov 22–Nov 24 (3×) 8:45–11:45am Instructor: One Village Sports Location: Havens Elementary Becker Playfield Min: 6; Max: 14

One Village Soccer Camp

ages 7–10 r$220 N$245f Designed for maximum fun with curriculum to give your player a skills boost. We’ll help build your player’s confidence and inspire the love for the game. Players will improve their ball-handling, passing, receiving, shooting, finishing and team strategy skills through skills training and lots of fun games. Players learn from professional coaches.

M–W Nov 22–Nov 24 (3×) 8:45–11:45am Instructor: One Village Sports Location: Havens Elementary Becker Playfield Min: 6; Max: 14

Holiday Workshop

grades K–2 r$225 N$250 Let’s create fun gifts for the people we love. During our workshop, we’ll make a treasure box, charm bracelets, bird feeders, tie dye shirts, cookie mix and more. Each day, we’ll share wonderful stories and work on fun projects to keep or give away. Material Fee: $45

M–W Nov 22–Nov 24 (3×) 9:00am–12:00pm Instructor: Giena Vogel Location: Recreation Building Attic Min: 8; Max: 14

Artist’s Workshop

grades K–2 r$215 N$240 Let’s make art inspired by the works of Georgia O’Keefe, Paul Cezanne, Claude Monet and more famous artists. We’ll paint, draw and sculpt together. Come and create your own masterpieces. Material Fee: $35

M–W Nov 22–Nov 24 (3×) 1:00–4:00pm Instructor: Giena Vogel Location: Recreation Building Attic Min: 10; Max: 14

Crazy Chemistry

ages 6–11 r$330 N$360 Use your hands as a real Mad Scientist in this whirlwind class on how a lab works! Students will learn to recognize chemical reactions and mix up reactive ingredients for some sensational results. We will explore the pH extremes with our Reaction Tubes in what is sure-to-be a popping experience! Create slime using the Mad Science recipe and then enter the Slime Olympics to test your polymers. Probe the properties of light and explore some unusual applications of glow-in-the-dark technology. Learn the power of a catalyst and freeze water with just a breath of dry ice. Material Fee: $30

M–W Nov 22–Nov 24 (3×) 9:00am–12:00pm Instructor: Mad Science Location: Wildwood Elementary Schoolmates Min: 12; Max: 20

Creative Drama: Make Your Own Show

ages 6–11 r$198 N$223 This class focuses on learning how to create a show to perform with friends and family, while emphasizing the creativity, enjoyment, and personal growth of each child. Activities such as mime, clowning, singing, improvisation, joke telling, and schtick are used to develop individuality and group cooperation.

M–W Nov 22–Nov 24 (3×) 11:00am–5:00pm Instructor: Fool Moon Theatre Arts Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 4; Max: 12

One Village Soccer Camp

ages 5–7 r$285 N$315f Designed for maximum fun to teach players the FUNdamentals of soccer. We’ll work on ball-handling, passing, receiving, shooting through lots of fun games. Sure to be a fun winter break.

M–Th Dec 20–Dec 23 (4×) 8:45–11:45am Instructor: One Village Sports Location: Havens Elementary Becker Playfield Min: 6; Max: 14

One Village Soccer Camp

ages 7–10 r$285 N$315f Designed for maximum fun with curriculum to give your player a skills boost. We’ll help build your player’s confidence and inspire the love for the game. Players will improve their ball-handling, passing, receiving, shooting, finishing and team strategy skills through skills training and lots of fun games. Players learn from professional coaches. The best way to spend their winter break.

M–Th Dec 20–Dec 23 (4×) 8:45–11:45am Instructor: One Village Sports Location: Havens Elementary, Becker Playfield Min: 6; Max: 14

Creative Drama: Make Your Own Show

ages 6–11 r$264 N$294 This class focuses on learning how to create a show to perform with friends and family, while emphasizing the creativity, enjoyment, and personal growth of each child. Activities such as mime, clowning, singing, improvisation, joke telling, and schtick are used to develop individuality and group cooperation.

M–Th Dec 20–Dec 23 (4×) 11:00am–5:00pm Instructor: Fool Moon Theatre Arts Location: 801 Magnolia East Wing Min: 4; Max: 12

Fantastic Fairies

grades K–2 r$290 N$320 Do you love fairies? If so, you’ll love this camp! Each day we’ll make something wonderful to take home: a fairy garden, a fairy home, a fairy wand, a fairy doll and much more. We’ll share lots of fairy stories to learn all about what fairies do and how they live. Material Fee: $50

M–Th Dec 20–Dec 23 (4×) 9:00am–12:00pm Instructor: Giena Vogel Location: Recreation Building Attic Min: 10; Max: 14

Triple Threat Academy: Kris Kringle Offensive Moves Clinic

ages 6–14 r$345 N$375 This is our signature winter camp that began in 2003. Triple Threat isn’t just our name around here—it’s what every scorer aims to be. Your kids will learn how to score from triple threat position, off the dribble, off the pass. They will learn to finish strong at the basket as they become a stronger offensive threat. Every player reaches a moment when they’re ready to move past the basics. If your “next NBA star” is ready to do just that, this camp is the right place for them. This camp takes place once yearly over winter break.

M–Th Dec 20–Dec 23 (4×) 9:00am–3:00pm Instructor: Triple Threat Academy Location: PMS Morrison & Buzz Gyms Min: 15; Max: 60

Slime and Stories

grades K–2 r$290 N$320 Come and make squishy, gooey, stretchy slime. Each day you’ll make a new kind of slime to take home. We’ll also listen to fantastic stories and make fun art projects to go with them. Material Fee: $50

M–Th Dec 20–Dec 23 (4×) 1:00–4:00pm Instructor: Giena Vogel Location: Recreation Building Attic Min: 10; Max: 14

Crazy Chemistry

ages 6–12 r$440 N$470 Use your hands as a real Mad Scientist in this whirlwind class on how a lab works! Students will learn to recognize chemical reactions and mix up reactive ingredients for some sensational results. We will explore the pH extremes with our Reaction Tubes in what is sure-to-be a popping experience! Create slime using the Mad Science recipe and then enter the Slime Olympics to test your polymers. Probe the properties of light and explore some unusual applications of glow-in-the-dark technology. Learn the power of a catalyst and freeze water with just a breath of dry ice. Material Fee: $40

M–Th Dec 20–Dec 23 (4×) 9:00am–12:00pm Instructor: Mad Science Location: Wildwood Elementary Schoolmates Min: 10; Max: 20

Kids’ Carpentry

ages 6–11 r$350 N$380 Kids Carpentry is designed for students to gain experience in measuring, physical engineering, abstract reasoning, applied math, fine motor skill, patience, and safe use of hand carpentry tools. Projects evolve with each student’s pace. There are a variety of projects such as boats, trucks, bird feeders, doll furniture, airplanes, etc. Please wear closed toe shoes.

Mon–Thur Dec 20–Dec 23 (4×) 12:00–3:00pm Instructor: Casey Nutt Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 6; Max: 11

Adults & Seniors

Bagpipe Band

ages 14+ r$54 N$64 Grab your pipes (or drums) and join the Piedmont Highlanders Pipe Band! We are an award-winning traditional Scottish bagpipe band, welcoming all levels. We emphasize individual improvement and ensemble playing. Don’t let our fun attitude fool you—we work a lot on getting a quality sound. Pipers need own pipes/practice chanter; drums provided for drummers if available. Email lionscourt@ hotmail.com with questions.

Mon Aug 23–Oct 4 (6×)* 7:00–9:00pm Mon Oct 11–Nov 15 (6×) 7:00–9:00pm Instructor: Ellison Dunlap Location: Piedmont Community Hall Min: 2; Max: 25 *No class Sept 6

Essential Yoga

adults Join our easy-going class and wipe away the stress of the day. The class is designed to foster a deep connection with the heart of yoga practice. Through this practice you will gain increased flexibility, strength, balance and mindfulness. Laura is certified in Iyengar and Amirit yoga and has advanced training in meditation, prenatal and restorative yoga. Students that are new to yoga are always welcome. Please come a few minutes before the start of class to get settled. Wear comfortable clothing, have bare feet and an empty stomach, and bring a firm blanket and a yoga mat. session i r$84 N$99

Tue Aug 24–Sept 28 (6×) 5:15–6:30pm Thur Aug 26–Sept 30 (6×) 5:45–7:00pm session ii r$70 N$82

Tue Oct 19–Nov 16 (5×)

5:15–6:30pm

session ii r$56 N$66

Thur Oct 21–Nov 18 (4×)* 5:45–7:00pm Instructor: Laura Timothy Location: Piedmont Community Hall (Tue), 801 Magnolia, East Wing (Thur) Min: 6; Max: 22 *No class on Nov 11

Taekwondo

adults Taekwondo, the ancient Korean Martial Art, over 10,000 years old, and an Olympic sport. It will help the student to learn about the philosophy, and history of Taekwondo as a martial art. It brings the person as a unit in mind, body and spirit. Through forms develops patience, concentration and attention to details. Through free sparring develops quick reflexes and humility. Through meditation develops inner awareness and confidence. All these aspects teach a person: self-confidence, self-discipline, self-control, self-defense, self-respect and respect to others. session i r$300 N$330

M/W/F Aug 23–Oct 8 (20×)* 5:30–6:30pm session ii r$270 N$300

M/W/F Oct 11–Nov 19 (18×) 5:30–6:30pm Instructor: Arnoldo Bolanos Location: PMS Multi Purpose Room Min: 3; Max: 20 *No class Sept 6

Tennis: Women’s Clinic

adults Come on out for fun, socializing, and tons of cardio. This clinic will entail a mix of gamebased drills, strategy, and competition. Focus will be on many strokes of the game including forehands, backhands, volleys, overheads, serves, and lobs. Minimum skill level of 3.5 recommended. session i r$325 N$355f

Sun Aug 29–Oct 10 (6×) 8:00–9:30am session ii r$275 N$305f

Sun Oct 17–Nov 21 (5×) 8:00–9:30am

Instructor: Andrew Wendel Location: Hampton Park Tennis Courts Min: 4; Max: 8

Scottish Highland Dance: Beginner

ages 8+ r$150 N$170 Learn the dances of the Scottish Highlands including Fling, Sword dance, and Reel. Build stamina, strength and confidence in our supportive, friendly dance community. No previous dance experience is necessary. Bring water and mat. Wear shorts or leggings and flat dance slippers with no heels.

Mon Sept 13–Oct 18 (6×)* 7:00–9:00pm Mon Oct 25–Dec 6 (6×)* 7:00–9:00pm Instructor: Ann McGrael Galvez Location: PHS Dance Studio Min: 1; Max: 10 *No class on Sept 6 & Nov 22

Scottish Highland Dance: Beginner (1 hour)

ages 8+ r$75 N$170 For those that feel a 1 hour option is the best way for them to start their dance journey. Learn the dances of the Scottish Highlands including Fling, Sword dance, and Reel. Build stamina, strength and confidence in our supportive, friendly dance community. No previous dance experience is necessary. Bring water and mat. Wear shorts or leggings and flat dance slippers with no heels.

Mon Sept 13–Oct 18 (6×)* 7:00–8:00pm Mon Oct 25–Dec 6 (6×)* 7:00–8:00pm Instructor: Ann McGrael Galvez Location: PHS Dance Studio Min: 1; Max: 10 *No class on Sept 6 & Nov 22

Scottish Highland Dance: Intermediate/Advanced

ages 10+ r$150 N$170 Dancers will add more Highland, National and other Scottish dances to their repertoire such as Seann Triubhas, Lilt and Flora. Dancers will continue to build strength and stamina and improve their technique. Opportunities for performance and choreography may be offered.

Mon Sept 13–Oct 18 (6×)* 7:00–9:00pm Mon Oct 25–Dec 6 (6×)* 7:00–9:00pm Instructor: Ann McGrael Galvez Location: PHS Dance Studio Min: 1; Max: 12 *No class on Sept 6 & Nov 22

ages 50+ This therapeutic yoga class is designed for people who would like to learn how to use mindful movement, brief centering and breathing practices and yogic philosophy to improve their physical and mental health and well-being. Total beginners welcome! We use props and modifications to make poses accessible to all. Students should have the ability to stand unassisted and come down to a mat. Petra is a certified yoga therapist specializing in working with seniors. Learn more at www.petrayogatherapy.com. session i r$105 N$125

Thur Aug 25–Oct 6 (7×) 10:30–11:30am session ii r$90 N$105

Thur Oct 14–Nov 18 (6×) 10:30–11:30am Instructor: Petra Fibrichova Location: Piedmont Community Hall Min: 5; Max: 18

Walking on Wednesdays

ages 50+ Free The Walking on Wednesdays group meets every Wednesday at the Exedra (Highland & Magnolia Avenues) at 10:30am. Everyone is invited to join the group. New walkers and their friendly K-9 best friends are especially welcome. Registration with the Piedmont Recreation is required please call 510 420-3070.

Every Wednesday 10:30am–12:00pm Instructor: Dick Carter, Prisicilla Wanerus & Carol Long Location: Exedra Arch, Highland & Magnolia Avenue

First Mondays Reading Group

ages 50+ Free A fun, and intellectually stimulating activity for active adults. Registration with the Piedmont Recreation Department is required please call 510 420-3070.

First Monday of the Month 1:30–3:00pm Instructor: Dick Carter, Prisicilla Wanerus & Carol Long Location: Piedmont Tea House

Tennis Court Reservation

Annual Decal Fee: Adults $50; Youth $28 Decal year runs from January 1st–December 31st. Decal must be purchased in order to make court reservations. Hourly Reservation Rates: Adult: $6.25 weekdays; $8.25 weekends Youth: $0 weekdays; $6.00 weekends For for tennis reservation and court rules: piedmont.ca.gov/services_departments/recreation/tennis

Private Tennis Lessons

Only private lessons sanctioned by the Recreation Department are permitted on city courts. Private lessons (one or two students) can be arranged by contacting the Recreation Department 510 420-3070. Payment is not made directly to the instructor. Please call PRD for current private instructors and hourly rates.

Fall Pickleball Drop-In Hours

Linda Beach Courts Tuesday & Thursday: 10 am–1 pm Hampton Park Courts Wednesday & Friday: 12:30–3:00 pm Piedmont Middle School Courts Saturday: 9 am–1 pm Sunday: 12–4 pm

Piedmont Seniors Group

seniors A bit of “Joie de Vivre” for Piedmont seniors— especially senior singles— but couples and older “baby boomers” are also encouraged to join. We welcome you to join us as we cultivate new friendships, provide guest speakers, and plan enjoyable excursions such as theaters, museums, restaurants, historical places, and more. Our goal is to strengthen the social and emotional well-being of seniors, as well as promote the pursuit of intellectual development. Please join us for refreshments at our next friendly and informal Wednesday gathering!

Usually 4th Wednesday of the month 10am–12pm Instructor: Janet Epstein, PRD Staff Location: Piedmont Community Hall

Piedmont Adult School Moonlighter offers a broad range of classes on subjects such as arts & crafts, computers, language, and music as well as creative retirement activities. See all the offerings in the Adult School’s Moonlighter catalog at piedmontadultschool.org, or call 510 594-2655 for more information.