Adult Enrichment

Music Instruction

Uke Can Feel Good Again

This class was designed to bring some much-needed musical joy and lyrical positivity into our lives. You'll be learning songs (most of which should be familiar) that span the stylistic and era spectrum. Songs should be playable for anyone who knows at least 7 uke chords and can transition between them. The goal is to get you playing some uplifting music on the uke and start feeling good about life again! Prerequisite: Know at least 7 basic chords. Bring a soprano, concert or tenor ukulele and a pick to each class. (No baritone ukes please!)

Instructor: Jeff Saxon Day: Wednesdays Dates: Session 1: March 17 - April 14, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Session 2: April 28 - May 26, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Location: Tumwater Fire Dept. Training Room Min/Max: 1/3 Fee: $109 (includes instructional booklet)

Afrofolkloric Drumming

Are you eager to learn African Folkloric Music? Join Javoen Byrd as he introduces you to the world of Afrofolkloric Drumming. Class will cover Nigerian and Afro-Cuban music and will bring in a special guest to facilitate Afro-Puerto Rican music. The class will be comprised of 30 minutes structured learning and 30 minutes for students to apply what they’ve learned. At the end of the class, participants will be able to sing and drum for the community with a virtual or live performance.

Instructor: Javoen Byrd Dates: Thursdays, April 8 - 29 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Location: Tumwater Fire Dept. Training Room Ages: 12 and up Min/Max: 4/6 Fee: $80

Digital Photography

Beginning Digital Photography

This is an introductory course to the practical use and technology of Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras. Explore techniques and varying approaches to photography, i.e. Travel/ Family/ Fashion/ Fine Art/ Documentary. Covers workflow and digital asset management file storage, transferring and editing images, and optimizing final outputs. This class will help you better use your own DSLR camera, lenses, and accessories. One-time supply fee of $20 is due on the first day of class to the instructor. Masks are required. Requirements: Participants are required to have a digital camera with manual settings (shutter speed and aperture settings). A DSLR camera or a newer mirror-less camera suggested. Please also bring your camera manual. A home computer with USB and access to Photoshop or similar editing software is also recommended.

Instructor: Kevin Powers Dates: Thursdays, May 6 - 27 Time: 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Location: Pioneer Park Shelter Ages: 18 and up Min/Max: 5/8 Fee: $40 (plus $20 supply fee)

ADULT ENRICHMENT

Horticulture

Classes taught by Evonne Peryea,Designer/Master Gardener | www.plantasiagardens.com For Ages 18 & up | Location: Tumwater Fire Dept. Training Room | Min/Max: 4/6 | Fee: $25 per class

Fragrant Plants for your Landscape

This class is a hands-on - or should we say a “nosey” - experience! Learn how to incorporate fragrant shrubs, perennials, and herbs into a true olfactory experience! Handouts included. Mask are required.

Date: Monday, April 5 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Pruning Landscape Plants

You will learn pruning basics to help you maintain the majority of your plants in your landscape. Pruning tools will be discussed as well as how to prune roses, heather, lavender, trees and shrubs. Handouts included. Mask are required.

Date: Friday, May 7 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Adult Sports

Tumwater’s Adult Cornhole League

We've turned the popular lawn game into a league! Join us this spring for the inaugural Tumwater Adult Cornhole league. This self-officiated, recreational league, will consist of 5 weeks of play, 45-minute matches (best out of three games) leading up to a finals play on June 1. Do you have what it takes to take home the Tumwater Cornhole title? Teams will play two games (up to six matches) a night. Gloves and masks will be required.

Teams consist of two players; one optional alternate player allowed.

Games: Tuesdays, May 4 - June 1 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Pioneer Park Outfield near the Picnic Shelter Ages: 18 and up Min/Max: 6/12 teams Team Fee: $40

Registration Deadline: April 30 NEW ADULT LEAGUE!