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Adult Enrichment
Music Instruction
Beginning Guitar
Discover what guitar playing is all about! If you have never played the guitar, or can only play a little, this class is for you. You will study proper techniques, melody, harmony, and some sight-reading. Bring your own guitar (acoustic or electric with small amplifier). $25 book fee payable to instructor at first class.
Instructor: Bill Sweeney Day: Thursdays, Jan. 19 - Feb. 16 Time: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St NW Age: 13 and up Min/Max: 1/2 Fee: $109
All About Chords
After completing any beginning guitar class, you are ready to read and create chord diagrams. Learn how to be successful at playing basic chords through proven techniques for guitar harmony. Required textbook: Diatonic Triad Book from the Beginning Guitar class.
Date: Thursday, February 23 Time: 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. Location: Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St NW Age: 13 and up Min/Max: 1/2 Fee: $48
Taiko Drumming
Taiko, the art of Japanese Drumming, is now available to you! If you have ever wondered what it is like to play the big drums, now is your chance to find out! This is a physical activity that requires being able to stand for an hour and flex and stretch. No experience needed for the beginning class and drums are provided. Students will use River Ridge High School’s practice drums and play on the rawhide drums during the final class.
Voice-overs: NOW is YOUR Time!
In what could be the most enlightening 2 hours you’ve ever spent, this class will show you how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Most people go about it the wrong way. In this introductory class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to break into
Date: Time: Location: Min/Max Fee: : Tuesday, February 21 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Old Town Center 5/12 $49 this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry. Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead! Whether you choose to pursue voice-overs part-time or full-time, this could be the game-changer you’ve been looking for.
Instructor: John Theine Dates: Session 1: January 5 - February 2 Session 2: February 9 - March 9 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Beginning); or 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Intermediate)* Location: River Ridge H.S. Band Room 608, 350 River Ridge Drive SE, Lacey Ages: 16 and up Min/Max: 1/5 Fee: $30 *Must have taken Beginning Taiko previously
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Yes, You Can Play The Ukulele
The popularity of the ukulele continues to grow and it's become one of the most desirable and accessible instruments to learn. Why not give this easy-to-learn, smile-inducing instrument a try in this fun-filled group class that will have you strumming chords and playing songs in a few weeks. No pre-requisite, but you will need to bring your soprano, concert, or tenor uke along with a pick to each class. No loaner instruments are available.
Bluesin' up the Uke
You'll learn the core components of the blues, including blues scales, blues chords, blues riffs and licks, and turnarounds. Then you'll apply what you've learned and play through some classic blues tunes on the uke. Pre-requisite: Yes You Can Play the Ukulele (or similar intro class) and/ or ability to play at least 7 chords and transition between them. Bring your soprano, concert or tenor uke (no baritone ukes, please) along with a pick and a uke capo to each class. If you have a portable music stand or book holder, please bring these items to class.
Cooking
Cooking for Everyday Health and Flavor
Are you eager to learn new ways to expand your skills in the kitchen? Join Chef Karen Nelson for a fun, interactive class that will inspire you to get in your kitchen. Learn to get over your fear of doing it right and start creating habits to keep you on track to improve your health. Bring your questions, curiosity and taste buds.
Instructor: Jeff Saxon Dates: Wednesdays, Jan. 18 - Feb. 15 Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Old Town Center Min/Max: 1/3 Fee: $119 (includes instructional booklet)
Instructor: Jeff Saxon Dates: Wednesdays, Feb. 22 - Mar. 22 Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Olympia Center 222 Columbia St NW Min/Max: 1/3 Fee: $119 (includes instructional booklet)
Instructor: Karen Nelson Day: Tuesday Date: January 17, February 14 or March 14 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Old Town Center Min/Max: 5/10 Fee: $60 per date
Instructor: Luke Robert, Training Director Date: Session 1: Saturday, Feb. 11 Session 2: Saturday, Mar. 11 Times: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Location: Trails End Arena 1500 79th Avenue, Tumwater Min/Max: 2/4 per session and time slot Fee: $200 per session and time slot
Boating Safely
Towing with Confidence
Are you new to towing or looking to increase your skill? Being comfortable towing a boat, camper or utility trailer can be the difference between a fun day and a stressful one. In this 2-hour hands-on course, we will help take away the stress as you learn to back your trailer through real-life scenarios that includes handy tips for effective communication between the driver and spotter. Ideal for family members who want to gain more confidence with towing. You must provide your own vehicle and trailer for this course. For more information, visit www.boatsafenw.org.
