Adult Enrichment

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.

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 laptop with USB and access to Photoshop or similar editing software is also recommended.

Instructor: Kevin Powers Day: Thursdays Dates: Session 1: Jan. 7 - 28; Session 2: Feb. 4 - 25 Time: 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Old Town Center Ages: 16 and up Min/Max: 5/9 Fee: $40 (plus $20 supply fee)

Horticulture

Creating Beautiful Landscapes

This class teaches homeowners the basic elements of designing a landscape. Including, how to select a garden style, performing a proper needs assessment & site analysis, how to form a base plan & final plan and sound guiding principles to selecting the right plants for their yards. Handouts included. Masks are required.

Instructor: Evonne Peryea Dates: Thursday, Feb. 25 Time: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Tumwater Fire Dept. Training Room Fee: $25

HEALTH & FITNESS

MixxedFit

Mixxedfit® is a people-inspired fitness program that combines explosive dance movements with body weight toning. You will dance to music that you'd most likely hear on the radio, at the club, or driving in your car. The music selection is upbeat, fresh, and familiar. Moves are repetitive and easy to follow so you can easily focus on maximizing your workouts effectively. For more information about Mixxedfit, visit ilovemixxedfit.com.

Instructor: Melissa Castaneda-Kerson Day: Saturdays Dates: Feb. 6 - 27 Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Location: Tumwater Fire Department Training Room Ages: 16 and up Min/Max: 4/8 Fee: $20

VIRTUAL ADULT ENRICHMENT

Food Smarts

This free 5-week class series is designed to help adults set achievable goals around nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. This flexible, learner-centered nutrition curriculum was developed for low-income communities with a goal of assisting low-income adults make the most of their grocery budgets. Includes information about healthy eating, food choices, and grocery shopping on a budget!

Class is free but you must pre-register in order to attend.

Dates:

Time: Location: Ages: Min/Max: Fee:

Wednesdays, December 2 - 30 (no class on 12/23) 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Old Town Center 18and up 5/9 Free