Adult & Teen Enrichment Classes

ADULT & TEEN ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

CPR/AED Training $37R / $44NR - 1 DAY

Ages Start Date Day Times 13+ MAY-13 FRI 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 13+ JUL -16 SAT 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 13+ AUG-20 SAT 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM This CPR/AED Training program is designed to provide those with an occupational requirement or personal enrichment interest with the core knowledge and hands-on skills to provide care for the injured until EMS arrives. This course will include: adult hands-only CPR, adult/child/infant CPR, AED (automated external defibrillator) usage, and how to relieve choking in an adult, child or infant. Course content conforms to the American Heart Association guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiac Care. Upon successful completion, each participant will receive a two year certification card. Looking to upgrade your CPR/AED Certification to the CPR BLS Healthcare Certification? Just sign up as usual and bring $30 extra to class with you. This will add 45 minutes to your time. The AERT CPR/BLS PRO Health Care Level is designed for healthcare professionals. Course covers both single-rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in both in- and out-ofhospital settings. This course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Location: Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center Instructor: Emergency Response Training

Creative Arts Studio

$30R / $40NR - MAY 10 - 4 WEEKS $45R / $55NR - JUL 12 - 6 WEEKS

Ages Start Date Day Times 13+ MAY-10 TUE 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 13+ JUL-12 TUE 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Here is an opportunity to practice old skills and learn something new in the arts field. Popular art mediums, including oil, water color, acrylic painting, as well as drawing and polymer clay sculptures are welcome. Individual instruction and exercises in the basic principles and elements of art and how it applies to your chosen medium will be offered, as well as critique and support from your fellow students if desired. Occasional class challenges are offered and optional. All levels of experience from beginner to advanced are welcome and encouraged to share and learn together. This is an experimental class in a relaxing environment where all are made to feel empowered, comfortable and welcome. Please bring your own supplies for whatever medium you wish to work in. For questions please e-mail the instructor, Kathleen Moody at be.a.light12@gmail.com Location: Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center Instructor: Moody

Ceramics

Free with GAC membership - R $2 GAC Day Pass - NR - 12 WEEKS

Ages Start Date Days Times 18+ JUN-7 TUE/THU 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM This is a drop-in program where you can socialize while creating your masterpiece. Paints, supplies and glazing are included with your membership, or you can bring your own. Pottery items can be purchased at the front desk at cost. Firing is included for all pottery purchased from GAC. Location: Glendale Adult Center Instructor: Recreation Staff

How To Play Piano By Ear

$30R / $36NR - 1 DAY

Ages Start Date Day Times 18+ MAY-7 SAT 12:15 PM - 2:45 PM Learn one of music’s deepest mysteries: how to play songs without relying on music knowledge. A very practical presentation of music theory that includes predicting chord progressions, learning from recordings, and transposing-all expressed in everyday language. This is an ideal follow-up to the Instant Piano class and is open to anyone who has a basic understanding of chords on any instrument. Expand your musical horizons, and free yourself from sheetmusic dependence, and be the life of the party! Prior experience with chords recommended. Materials Fee of $29 will be collected in class by the instructor for the book and online follow-up videos Location: Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center Instructor: Coffman

ADULT & TEEN ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People

$30R / $36NR - 1 DAY

Ages Start Date Day Times 18+ MAY-7 SAT 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Bring your acoustic guitar. For more information go to chordsarekey.com. Materials Fee of $29 will be collected in class by the instructor for the workbook and online follow-up videos. Location: Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center Instructor: Coffman

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People

$30R / $36NR - 1 DAY

Ages Start Date Day Times 18+ MAY-7 SAT 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Some music teachers may not want you to know this, but you don’t need years of weekly lessons to learn piano. In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. How do we do it? While regular piano teachers teach note reading, piano professionals use chords. And you can learn all the chords you’ll need to play any simple song in this one session. If you can find middle C and know the meaning of Every Good Boy Does Fine, you already know enough to enroll in this workshop. Total beginners can print out a free pamphlet on the treble clef by going online to this link: ChordsAreKey.com/notes-piano. Materials Fee of $29 will be collected in class by the instructor for the workbook and online videos. Location: Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center Instructor: Coffman

Intro to Voiceovers - One on One Live Video Chat

$49R / $59NR - 1 DAY

Ages Start Date Day Times 18+ MAY-1 ANY 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM 18+ JUN-1 ANY 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM 18+ JUL-1 ANY 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM Note** This class is taken remotely in a 1:1 setting using video chat. Each student is scheduled for a day and time of their preference for the month of the enrollment. Wow, you have a great voice! How many times have you heard that? Or maybe you listen to your favorite audiobooks, commercials, or cartoon characters and think, I could do that! Explore the voiceover industry with your instructor, a professional, working voice actor from Voices For All. Discover current trends in the industry and how they make it easy and affordable for just about anyone to get involved. You’ll learn about different types of voiceovers and the tools you’ll need to find success. Your instructor will take notes as you read a real script in this one-on-one video chat setting, and offer some coaching to improve your delivery. You’ll receive a professional voiceover evaluation later. One-time, 90-minute, introductory class. Learn more at http://www.voicesforall.com. You owe it to yourself to finally explore the possibilities of this fun and rewarding job! Location: Online Instructor: Voices For All LLC

ADULT & TEEN ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

Points-Based Poker League

$17R / $21NR - 7 WEEKS

Ages Start Date Day Times 18+ JUN-23 THU 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM This is a fun, recreational and educational program for the avid poker fan wanting to play, or beginners looking for a relaxed environment to learn Texas Hold ‘Em. No prize money involved. Six regular season games are followed by an endof-season tournament. (Awards given to league and tournament champions.) No prior experience needed. For more information, call 623-930-4605. Location: Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center Instructor: Recreation Staff

Lapidary Drop-In Lab

$15.00 + GAC Membership - R / $15.00 + $2 GAC Day Pass - NR - 12 WEEKS

Ages Start Date Days Times 18+ JUN-7 TUE/WED/ THU 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM Learn to cut and polish stones for jewelry. A monitor is always on-site to help. Starter projects available by request. Location: Glendale Adult Center Instructor: Recreation Staff

Adaptive Bowling

$25R / $35NR - 8 WEEKS

Ages Start Date Day Times 8+ MAY-14 SAT 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 8+ JUL-23 SAT 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Improve your bowling game; enjoy the support of others and make new friends! Parents, guardians and caregivers volunteer and assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience. Bowling ramps are available to registered bowlers. Instruction is not provided. Includes a bowling ball and shoes. Location: Glenfair Lanes Instructor: Recreation Staff

Adult Ballet II (Intermediate/Advanced)

$60R / $70NR - 8 WEEKS

Ages Start Date Day Times 15+ JUL-6 WED 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM This class is designed for adult dancers who have an existing knowledge of ballet. Enjoy a fantastic workout while we have fun at the barre and across the floor with combinations including turns, petite allegro, grande allegro, and adagio. Pre-requisite - prior ballet/dance experience. Wear comfortable nonrestrictive clothes (dance wear or fitness attire). Footwear - ballet shoes Location: Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center Instructor: Soto

ADULT & TEEN ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

Adult Racquetball Leagues

$25R / $35NR - 8 WEEKS

Ages Start Date Day Times 18+ JUN-6 MON 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 18+ JUN-8 WED 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 18+ AUG-15 MON 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 18+ AUG-17 WED 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Adult co-ed, points based leagues are offered on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Beginners/Intermediates play on Monday and advanced players play on Wednesday. For more information, please call 623-930-4600 Location: Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center Instructor: Lovinger

Racquetball Tournament

$25R / $35NR - 1 DAY

Ages Start Date Day Times 18+ MAY-21 SAT 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Come join us for a Saturday of exciting coed doubles racquetball action! Tournament will run with a rotating partner, round robin format (you will partner with a variety of players throughout the tournament). Players are guaranteed at least (5) games, maximum 36 players. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call (623) 930-4600. Location: Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center Instructor: Lovinger

Tennis I

$66R / $79NR - 8 WEEKS

Ages Start Date Day Times 18+ JUN-8 WED 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM For those who have played little or no tennis. Learn the basic strokes to enjoy the game. Location: Paseo Racquet Center Instructor: Paseo Tennis Center Staff

Tennis II

$66R / $79NR - 8 WEEKS

Ages Start Date Day Times 18+ JUN-8 WED 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM For those who have graduated from Tennis I or haven’t played for a while. Learn advanced strokes, scoring and playing strategies. Location: Paseo Racquet Center Instructor: Paseo Tennis Center Staff

T’ai Chi

Free with GAC membership / $2 GAC Day Pass Non-member - On-going

Ages Start Date Day Times 18+ JUN-7 TUE/THU 1:00 PM - 1:55 PM Discover five easy-to-learn exercises taken directly from the Tai Chi form. Exercises are designed to help improve balance, relaxation, flexibility, strength, & body awareness. Adapted for people of all ages, especially those who do not want to learn the entire Tai Chi form, but still want the benefits. Location: Glendale Adult Center Instructor: Recreation Staff

Total Body

Free with GAC membership / $2 GAC Day Pass – Non-member On-going

Ages Start Date Day Times 18+ JUN-6 MON/ WED/FRI 9:15 AM - 10:10 AM Low-impact aerobics/medium-intensity followed by toning exercises using bands, balls and hand weights. During the mat exercises, you may request alternative chair exercises that are just as effective. Location: Glendale Adult Center Instructor: Recreation Staff