City of Walnut Creek Guide to Arts + Rec - Fall 2018

INSIDE Explore the dance styles of jazz, hip hop and breaking in Urban Funk, available for Youth, Teens and Adults. Pg 8, 9, 43 Kids ages 6-12 explore new cultures and cook foods from around the globe in Cooking Round The World.

Pg 18 It’s never too late to learn to act! Discover your expressive self in Foundations of Acting. Pg 48 Learn French in a fun and easy way through conversations, interactive games, and specific learning techniques in Basic French. Pg 64

FALL

2018

Registration begins August 13, 2018 at 9am

Fall into Fun While summer camp draws to a close, the opportunities for fun and adventure continue this fall with Arts + Rec programs.

From keeping active with sports and fitness classes, to engaging their creative side with visual and performing arts, your child can continue to grow and explore with us.

For adults, try your hand at something new in our DIY series, which offers one day workshops on home cheese making, calligraphy, homebrewing, and raising backyard chickens (pg 48). Or explore local businesses through our partnerships with Calicraft Brewery for the Make and Mingle Open (pg 49) and Coffee Shop for Cups to Coffee (pg 38). Plus, a variety of essential resources for adults 50+ are available at the Civic Park Community Center through partnerships with Meals on Wheels Diablo Region, AARP Tax Aide, Contra Costa County Medicare, and many more providers.

Don’t miss your chance to see the fabulous Mamma Mia!, presented by Center REP at the Lesher Center August 31 – October 7. Tickets are available at lesherartscenter.org. And there’s still time to see The World of Frida, with more than 150 Frida Kahlo inspired artworks, at the Bedford Gallery through September 16.

Mark your calendar for Walnut Creek’s annual Community Service Day on October 13, 2018, with multiple opportunities to support our programs, facilities, and parks. Look for more information about Community Service Day and sign up for a project at www.walnut-creek.org/service.

Kevin Safine Director, Arts + Recreation

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Walnut Creek Chooses 100% Renewable Electricity The City of Walnut Creek has joined California’s renewable energy movement by choosing MCE’s Deep Green 100% renewable electricity service for all City-owned buildings and facilities! The Lesher Center, Boundary Oak Golf Course, our community centers, pools, and other buildings will now run on electricity from California solar and wind, helping the City address climate change by eliminating greenhouse emissions associated with the electricity use at these facilities. Residents and businesses can join the City in choosing Deep Green electricity – learn more at walnut-creek.org/goinggreen.

YOUTH Ceramics & Sculpture 4-5 Dance 5-9 Decorative & Fiber Arts 10 Digital Media & Photography 10-11 Drama 12 Drawing, Painting & Printmaking 13-17 Food & Cooking 17 Health & Fitness 19-20 Languages 20 Martial Arts 21 Music 22-25 Personal Enrichment 26 Sports 27-30 STEM 31 Youth Camps 32-33 Events Calendar 33

ADULTs Ceramics & Sculpture 36-38 Culinary Arts 39-41 Dance 41-43 Decorative & Fiber Arts 44-45 Digital Media & Photography 45-47 Dog/Pet Care 47 DIY 48 Drama 48 Drawing, Painting & Printmaking 49-56 Glass 56-57 Health & Fitness 58-62 Jewelry 63 Languages 64 Music 65 Personal Enrichment 66-67 Sports 67-68 Sports/Fitness Groups 68 Technology & Business 69 Writing and Literature 69 Adults 50+ Programs & Services 70-74 Specialized Recreation 75

registration begins Aug 13

+ More Community Arts Education Foundation 34-35 Aquatics 76-79 Tennis 80-83 Open Space 84-86 Boundary Oak Golf 87 Registration 88-89 Facility Rentals 90 Lesher Center for the Arts 91 Bedford Art Gallery 91

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Youth

Ceramics & Sculpture

5 - 8 yrs

Makers Series: Creepy Creatures on All Hallows Eve Witches & warlocks; zombies; spiders, cats & bats; jack-o-lanterns; ghosts & skulls are many of the Halloween characters we can make together with our non-toxic, polymer clay. Once baked in your home oven, these colorful sculptures take on a ceramic-like finish.

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 2 Instructor : Karen Kelly DATES DAY TIME

10/28

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Sun 1:00pm-4:00pm $34/1

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5 - 8 yrs

Makers Series: Ornaments from Around the World Make your favorite seasonal ornaments from around the world!

Make not only Christmas ornaments, but seasonally festive ones like a mini Menorah, Buddhas with different mudras, Hindu gods, and/or Islamic symbols like the moon and star. They can be ready to hang, stand alone, or both. This class will use a self-hardening clay medium, which can be baked in an oven, giving a ceramic-like finish. The polymer clay comes colored and will give you quick and colorful results.

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 2 Instructor : Karen Kelly DATES DAY TIME

11/18

4 - 7 yrs

Clay Play: Habitats

Sun 9:00am-12:00pm $34/1

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5 - 16 yrs

Come explore the wonderful world of clay, one of the most versatile and forgiving mediums. This is a great introduction to

Clay for Homeschoolers

3D art for young creative minds with or without clay experience.

Your hands are the two best clay tools in the world. Come see

Using a variety of techniques including pinch, coil, slab and

what you can learn to make. Cups, bowls, boxes, people, animals,

squeeze methods, children will learn the basics from scoring to

bookends, houses, cars, signs, dinosaurs, miniature scenes, and

glazing their work. Build imaginary worlds filled with people,

lots more. Learn all the techniques to make your ideas work, plus a

animals and a place for them to reside-trees, caves, tropical islands

variety of decorative and glaze finishes. Flexibility in projects and

and more! $5 supply fee due at first class.

assistance for students with different needs.

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 1

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 1

Instructor : Rana Nassar

Instructor : Ellen Sachtschale

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-11/5 Mon 3:45pm-4:45pm $98/9

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Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 2 Instructor : Amber Noyer DATES DAY TIME

9/15-11/17 Sat

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FEE/SESSIONS CR#

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9:00am-10:00am $105/10

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DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-11/5 Mon 9:00am-11:00am $157/9

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Youth

Dance

8 - 12 yrs

Clay Works I A great opportunity for older children who haven’t had a lot of (or any) experience working with clay to explore this versatile medium. Focus on learning basic hand-building skills such as scoring, using slip, coil building, using molds and glazing. We’ll make functional bowls, plates and mugs, animals and birdhouses. $5 supply fee due at first class.

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 1 Instructor : Rana Nassar DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-11/5 Mon 5:00pm-6:30pm $126/9

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8 - 12 yrs

Clay Works II: Hand Building/ Wheel Throwing Great class for students with clay experience. Work on your handbuilding skills using soft slabs, coils and pinch pots. Students will learn the basics of throwing on the electric pottery wheel from centering to making simple pots. Prerequisite: must have taken Clay Play or have clay experience with knowledge of hand-building techniques. $5 supply fee due at first class.

1 8 - 3 5 mos

Creative Dance with My Adult Creative dance is geared for developing growth motor skills for

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 1

children in early developmental stages through playful group and

Instructor : Rana Nassar

duo activities. Class will consist of dancing with their adult in a

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/11-11/6 Tue 3:30pm-5:30pm $126/9

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group setting while adults get to bond with their child and get a great workout. Potty trained or not, please join us for some fun!

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio D Instructor : Vanessa Freeman

12 - 17 yrs

DATES DAY TIME

Teen Clay: Wheel Throwing/ Hand Building

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/11-11/13 Tue

10:30am-11:15am $116/10

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9/13-11/15 Thu

10:30am-11:15am $116/10

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Beginning to intermediate instruction on the electric potter’s wheel. Instruction and creative opportunity for hand-building techniques and projects as well. $35 supply fee due at first class

2 - 5 yrs

($15 tool kit if needed and $20 bag of clay)

Parent Child Dance

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio E

Young children begin their dance studies through their attachment

Instructor : Ellen Sachtschale

to parent or primary caregiver. In addition to being a lot of fun,

DATES DAY TIME

9/13-11/15 Thu

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

4:30pm-6:30pm $169/10

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parent-child dance classes are great preparation for very young children to eventually participate in a creative dance class on their own, learning to take direction for a new, adult teacher while staying true to their own ideas.

Scholarships Available!

Our programs have a place for everyone, with scholarships available for residents and non-residents of all ages. To apply, review the eligibility guidelines

Location : Center for Community Arts Rehearsal Room Instructor : Sherida Lie DATES DAY TIME

9/15-11/17 Sat

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

12:00pm-1:00pm $116/10

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and fill out an application form at www.communityarts.org or www.walnutcreekrec.org.

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Youth 3 - 5 yrs

Preschool Broadway Tap Preschool aged dancers will learn basic Broadway tap dancing skills in a fun and creative atmosphere. Tap will be combined with essential ballet movement introduced through an early childhood education approach. Creativity will be intermingled through song, dance, and learning games. Parents and caretakers may participate by viewing outside the studio while children are learning in class.

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio D Instructor : Vanessa Freeman DATES DAY TIME

9/11-11/13 Tue

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

12:00pm-12:45pm $127/10

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3 - 5 yrs

Preschool Dancing Combo All preschool aged students welcome to join in on the fun of learning ballet, jazz, and tumbling at an introductory level. Parents

3 - 4 yrs

and caretakers may participate while viewing outside the studio

Pre-Ballet

while children are learning in class. The costume fee covers the

Blend the discipline of ballet with the freedom of creative dance.

Begin with basic positions and steps of ballet; then leap, spin

purchase/construction of a costume for your child to bring home with them after the performance showcase.

and kick while improvising to music, words and pictures. Listen

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio D

to stories and music of well-known classical ballets. Parents may

Instructor : Vanessa Freeman

watch last session only.

DATES DAY TIME

Location : Center for Community Arts Rehearsal Room

9/11-11/13 Tue

11:15am-12:00pm $127/10

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Instructor : Erin Leedom

9/13-11/15 Thu

12:45pm-1:30pm $127/10

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DATES DAY TIME

9/11-11/13 Tue

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

3:30pm-4:15pm $127/10

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Blend the discipline of ballet with the freedom of creative dance.

Instructor : Vanessa Freeman

9/12-11/14 Wed

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

3:30pm-4:15pm $127/10

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and kick while improvising to music, words and pictures. Listen to stories and music of well-known classical ballets. Parents may

Location : Center for Community Arts Rehearsal Room

Instructor : Vanessa Freeman

9/13-11/15 Thu

Begin with basic positions and steps of ballet; then leap, spin

watch last session only.

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio D

DATES DAY TIME

4 - 5 yrs

Pre-Ballet

Location : Center for Community Arts Rehearsal Room

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

12:00pm-12:45pm $127/10

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Location : Center for Community Arts Rehearsal Room

Instructor : Vanessa Freeman DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/12-11/14 Wed

5:00pm-5:45pm $127/10

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9/12-11/14 Wed

4:15pm-5:00pm $127/10

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Instructor : Sherida Lie DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/14-11/16 Fri

$127/10

9:00am-9:45am

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Instructor : Sherida Lie DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/14-11/16 Fri

$127/10

9:00am-9:45am

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Instructor : Staff

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DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/15-11/17 Sat

$127/10

1:00pm-1:45pm

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Instructor: Staff DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/15-11/17 Sat

$127/10

1:45pm-2:30pm

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Youth 6 - 10 yrs

6 - 12 yrs

Broadway Tap Combo

Tahitian and Polynesian Cultures (Beg)

Children will learn basic Broadway tap dancing skills in a fun and

Experience the motions and songs of the Pacific Islands and learn

creative atmosphere. Introductory tap skills will be combined with

the Polynesian culture. Instruction includes dances from Tahiti and

essential ballet movements. Song, dance, and learning games are

neighboring islands for all levels.

used throughout class.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Multipurpose Room

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio D

Instructor : Mary Aguilar

Instructor : Vanessa Freeman

DATES DAY TIME

DATES DAY TIME

9/11-11/13 Tue

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

5:00pm-5:45pm $127/10

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6 - 10 yrs

9/15-11/3 Sat

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9:30am-10:30am $70/6

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No class 10/6, 10/20

6 - 18 yrs

Ballet I Introduction to the beauty, grace and discipline of ballet. Each

Tahitian and Polynesian Cultures (Int/ Adv)*

class will include a traditional barre and center. Children will

Experience the motions and songs of the Pacific Islands and learn

enjoy dancing to the magical music from classical ballets such

the Polynesian culture. Instruction includes dances from Tahiti and

as Sleeping Beauty and The Nutracker. Registration requirement:

neighboring islands for all levels.

Five-year olds with one year experience may move to Ballet I.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Multipurpose Room

Location : Center for Community Arts Rehearsal Room

Instructor : Mary Aguilar

Instructor : Erin Leedom

DATES DAY TIME

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/4-6/11 Tue 4:15pm-5:15pm $56/month

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9/15-11/3 Sat

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10:30am-12:00pm $70/6

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No class 10/6, 10/20

No class 12/18,12/25

7 - 11 yrs

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio D

Ballet II

Instructor : Jennifer O’Neill DATES DAY TIME

9/15-11/17 Sat

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9:00am-10:00am $113/9

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Designed for students wanting to continue their ballet training.

Class will continue with traditional barre and center work, improving technique, working on proper body alignment and an

No class 10/6

emphasis on vocabulary. Registration requirement: students must have completed a full year in the Ballet I level and be at least 7 years old in the second grade. A placement class must be taken in Ballet II if a student is transferring from another dance program.

Location : Center for Community Arts Rehearsal Room Instructor : Erin Leedom DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/4-6/11 Tue 5:00pm-6:00pm $56/month

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No class 12/18,12/25

Scholarships Available!

Our programs have a place for everyone, with scholarships available for residents and non-residents of all ages. To apply, review the eligibility guidelines and fill out an application form at www.communityarts.org or www.walnutcreekrec.org.

Ballet Attire: Girls-black leotard, pink footed tights, pink ballet slippers, hair pulled back in a bun away from face; Boys-black tights, white T-shirt, black ballet slippers. All year-round dance programs will be subject to a $3 administrative processing fee, which will be added to first payment.

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Youth 7 - 18 yrs

9 - 15 yrs

Winter Ballet Gala

Ballet III

Winter Ballet Gala is a performance rich in holiday culture from

Designed for intermediate level students. Technique is

around the world. The array of music and dance embraces the

strengthened along with the advancement of ballet curriculum

celebrations of all people and many countries. Holiday favorites

skills. This challenging class requires a commitment to regular

will be featured both in the classical and contemporary styles.

attendance and adherence to ballet attire. Meets two times per

This dance event will embody the holiday spirit and the joy of

week, must attend both days. Registration requirement: Students

performance. Selections from the magical scenes of the beloved

must have completed a full year in Ballet II level and be at least

Nutcracker will also be performed with rich costumes and music

9 years of age. A placement class must be taken in Ballet II if a

from this cherished family ballet. Diablo Ballet professional

student is transferring from another dance program.

dancers will perform along with students from the Center for Community Arts Dance Academy from Levels Ballet II, III and Professional Int/Adv Program. All dancers in these programs are

Location : Center for Community Arts Dance Studio Instructor : Amanda Farris, Edward Stegge

eligible to perform in this unique and enriching performance. No

DATES

DAY

TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

audition is necessary if participating in one of these Community

9/6-6/6

Mon, Thu

4:00pm-5:30pm $106/month

Arts classes. Requirement: Attendance at rehearsals and

No class 11/22,12/17-12/31

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performance fee of $50.

9 yrs & up

Location : Center for Community Arts Dance Studio DATES

DAY

TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Tahitian Drumming/Music

10/27, 11/28

Wed, Sat

1pm-6pm

$50/2

This class offers various Tahitian dance styles from the oteas

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(dances to percussion), aparimas, to ahuro’as (story telling dances) and drumming/music technique for men and women. Student

8 - 12 yrs

should be in fairly fit health without any major health issues.

Youth Urban Funk Designed for youth, this class of urban funk combines the styles of jazz, hip hop, and breaking in a funky upbeat setting.

9/15-11/3 Sat

Instructor : Vanessa Freeman

9/13-11/15 Thu

Instructor : Reynaldo Aguilar DATES DAY TIME

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio D

DATES DAY TIME

Location : Civic Park Community Center Lounge

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9:30am-10:30am $70/6

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No class 10/6, 10/20 FEE/SESSIONS CR#

5:30pm-6:15pm $122/10

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10 - 17 yrs

Ballet I

8 - 13 yrs

Youth Contemporary Ballet

Introduction to the beauty, grace and discipline of ballet. Each

Classical ballet technique will be introduced to the young learner

enjoy dancing to the magical music from classical ballets such as

in a way that breaks the bounds of a traditional ballet setting.

Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker.

class will include a traditional barre and center. Children will

Come join us in learning ballet technique with others while integrating contemporary dance with the traditional form. Please wear ballet slippers and modest form fitted active attire.

9/15-11/17 Sat

Instructor : Vanessa Freeman

9/11-11/13 Tue

Instructor : Jennifer O’Neill DATES DAY TIME

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio D

DATES DAY TIME

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio D

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

11:45am-12:45pm $113/9

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No class 10/6 FEE/SESSIONS CR#

5:45pm-6:30pm $122/10

7225 The first dance class is a placement class to ensure each student is enrolled in the appropriate class. We encourage all students to stay enrolled in the same level for at least one year, unless the instructor advises otherwise.

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youth Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio D

10 - 17 yrs

Instructor : Vanessa Freeman

Youth Contemporary Dance Contemporary dance is a free formed style of dance that breaks away from the traditional roots of ballet, rebellion of modern

DATES DAY TIME

9/11-11/13 Tue

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

6:30pm-7:30pm $118/10

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dance, and pedestrian feel of post-modern aesthetics yet somehow encompasses all of the above. Students will learn various ways of moving from jumping, leaping, and turning to sliding, falling, and inverting their bodies.

jazz, hip hop, and breaking in a funky upbeat setting.

Instructor : Jennifer O’Neill

9/15-11/17 Sat

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

12:45pm-1:45pm $117/9

Teen Urban Funk Designed for teens, this class of urban funk combines the styles of

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio D

DATES DAY TIME

13 - 17 yrs

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Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio D Instructor : Vanessa Freeman DATES DAY TIME

No class 10/6

9/13-11/15 Thu

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

6:15pm-7:00pm $118/10

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11 - 18 yrs

Professional Training Program Intermediate and advanced ballet training, including technique,

13 - 17 yrs

Hip Hop - Teen

pointe, variations from classical and contemporary repertory. For

Syncopation derived from jazz funk and street jazz, with high

audition contact Rebecca Crowell Berke, Director, at

energy focus on the latest styles and moves.

rebecca@diabloballet.org. Intermediate class meets three days per week; must attend all three days. Advanced class meets four days per week; must attend all four days. Please call for a brochure for more information.

INSTRUCTOR : Rebecca Crowell Berke, Amanda Farris, Erin

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio D Instructor : Jennifer O’Neill DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-11/5 Mon 6:30pm-7:30pm $110/9

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Leedom, Edward Stegge, Jordan Tilton LOCATION : Shadelands Art Center & Studio D, Civic Park

13 yrs & up

INTERMEDIATE

Tahitian Dance

$193 MONTHLY PAYMENT

This class offers various Tahitian dance styles from the oteas

Class 7612 Mon

5:30pm-7:00pm

Wed 5:00pm-7:00pm

Sat 1:30am-3:30pm

9/5-6/5

(dances to percussion), aparimas, to ahuro’as (story telling dances) and drumming/music technique for men and women. Student should be in fairly fit health without any major health issues.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Assembly Hall

ADVANCED

Instructor : Lisa Aguilar

$402 MONTHLY PAYMENT

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4:00pm-7:00pm

9/5-6/7

Ahuro’a Women

Wed 5:00pm-7:30pm

DATES DAY TIME

Fri 4:00pm-7:00pm

9/19-11/28 Wed

Sat 10:30pm-12:30pm

No class 10/3, 10/31, 11/14

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

6:30pm-7:30pm $73/8

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No class 11/21-24, 12/8, 12/17-12/31 Tahitian I Women and Men (Beg)

13 - 17 yrs

Teen Contemporary Ballet

DATES DAY TIME

9/19-11/28 Wed

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

7:30pm-8:30pm $73/8

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No class 10/3, 10/31, 11/14

Classical ballet technique will be introduced to the young learner in a way that breaks the bounds of a traditional ballet setting.

Come join us in learning ballet technique with others while integrating contemporary dance with the traditional form.

Tahitian II Women and Men (Int)* & (Adv)* DATES DAY TIME

9/19-11/21 Wed

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

8:30pm-10:00pm $73/8

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No class 10/3, 10/31, 11/14

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Youth

Decorative & Fiber Arts

Digital Media & Photography 8 - 13 yrs

Basic Adobe Illustrator for Art In this course, we will be introduced to the Adobe Illustrator program and how professionals use it to create the cartoons, posters, and logos we love. We will learn the most basic tools necessary to start our new relationship between art and technology. Classes will include exercises to learn and practice the tools within the Illustrator toolbar, as well as opportunities to gain insight into how art and technology can coincide to produce unique digital illustrations, including character creation, logos, and brand concepts. $10 prints fee possible.

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 2 Instructor : Monico Jacobo DATES DAY TIME

9/12-11/14 Wed

5 - 8 yrs

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

4:00pm-5:00pm $98/10

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Kinder Sew Enjoy the basics of hand sewing plus learn to make necklaces, bracelets, and headbands using buttons, beads, pompoms, and tassels. We will adorn our hand-sewn aprons or purses with our custom designs and details.

9 - 17 yrs

Digital Photography for Homeschoolers This digital photography class will introduce students to photography as an art form. Students will learn the ins and outs

Location : Center for Community Arts Heather Farm Preschool

of digital camera controls and how to use them to create proper

Instructor : Alexandra Milukhin

exposures. This class will cover a technical foundation, such as

DATES DAY TIME

9/13-11/15 Thu

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

3:00pm-4:30pm $94/9

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No class 11/1

shutter speed, aperture, ISO, white balance, and composition, and break into basic editing skills using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Students will have the opportunity to practice concepts learned in class with weekly in-class shooting exercises. After 10 weeks, students will emerge with a small digital portfolio and a set of printed photographs created using an Epson Stylus Pro Inkjet

8 - 14 yrs

Sewing and Fiber Arts Exploration

printer.

Kids will learn how to make a series of projects that build upon our

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 1

understanding of fabric and construction. Beginning with cutting

Instructor : Brian Shapiro

and sewing an apron, they will quickly advance to designing and

DATES DAY TIME

constructing a simple garment. Along with other simple projects

9/10-11/5 Mon 1:00pm-3:00pm $123/9

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

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students will learn proper use of the sewing machine and sewing terminology, how to use a pattern, cut and piece fabric, and a variety of sewing techniques. $20 supply fee due at first class.

Location : Center for Community Arts Heather Farm Preschool Instructor : Alexandra Milukhin DATES DAY TIME

9/13-11/15 Thu

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

4:45pm-6:30pm $158/9

No class 11/1

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Youth 9 - 17 yrs

Stop Motion Animation for Homeschoolers Learn the basics of stop motion animation. Explore the technique behind movies such as The Nightmare Before Christmas, Wallace and Grommit and Coraline. At the end of this course students will make their own short films. Students will also learn the basics of making clay models and using found objects to complete their film. $40 supply fee due at first class.

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex C Instructor : Brian Shapiro DATES DAY TIME

9/13-11/15 Thu

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

1:00pm-3:00pm $132/10

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11 - 18 yrs

Stop Motion Animation Learn the basics of stop motion animation. Explore the technique behind movies such as The Nightmare Before Christmas, Wallace and Grommit and Coraline. At the end of this course students will make their own short films. Students will also learn the basics of making clay models and using found objects to complete their film. $40 supply fee due at first class.

12 - 18 yrs

Zines for Teens Express yourself and create your own media ! Learn how to make Zines (short for fanzine or magazine) in a time-honored punk DIY tradition. Learn the basics of designing zines using both analog

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex C

and digital techniques, include collage, photography, bookmaking,

Instructor : Brian Shapiro

InDesign and Photoshop. In addition, we will also be exploring

DATES DAY TIME

9/13-11/15 Thu

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

4:00pm-6:00pm $132/10

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storytelling, photo sequencing, and alternative distribution methods. The course will also cover the history, purpose and process of this DIY tradition.

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex C

11 - 18 yrs

Instructor : Brian Shapiro

Teen Digital Photography

DATES DAY TIME

This digital photography class will introduce students to

9/13-11/15 Thu

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

6:30pm-8:30pm $152/10

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photography as an art form. Students will learn the ins and outs of digital camera controls and how to use them to create proper exposures. This class will cover a technical foundation, such as shutter speed, aperture, ISO, white balance, and composition, and break into basic editing skills using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Students will have the opportunity to practice concepts learned in class with weekly in-class shooting exercises. After 10 weeks, students will emerge with a small digital portfolio and a set of printed photographs created using an Epson Stylus Pro Inkjet printer.

13 - 18 yrs

Advanced Adobe Illustrator for Art In this course, we will continue exploring the Adobe Illustrator program and how professionals use it to create the cartoons, posters, and logos we love. We will learn the most basic tools necessary to start our new relationship between art and technology. Classes will include exercises to learn and practice the tools within the Illustrator toolbar, as well as opportunities to

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex C

gain insight into how art and technology can coincide to produce

Instructor : Brian Shapiro

unique digital illustrations, including character creation, logos, and

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-11/5 Mon 4:30pm-6:30pm $141/9

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brand concepts. $10 prints fee possible.

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 2 Instructor : Monico Jacobo DATES DAY TIME

9/12-11/14 Wed

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

5:00pm-6:30pm $132/10

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Youth

Drama

11 - 14 yrs

Community Arts Theater: Middle School Middle School Community Arts Theater participants will learn

5 - 7 yrs

Community Arts Theater: Studio Class

about the actor’s tools and begin to uncover their own unique voices as performers in our Studio Class. Through the study

Explore theater basics through music, movement, and theater games.

of movement, voice, character, scene study, improvisation

Students will work with professional theater artists to help build their

and multiple genres of theater, students will build confidence,

confidence and develop their voices as young actors in our Theater

communication skills, self-expression, teamwork, and compassion.

Studio Class. Students will end the session with an in-class sharing for

Most importantly, students will have fun in a supportive and

family and friends. All levels welcome!

welcoming environment. All levels welcome. Students will have an in-class sharing of work at the end of each quarter.

Location : Center for Community Arts Rehearsal Room

Location : Center for Community Arts Dance Studio

Instructor : Karen Sandvoss DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-11/5 Mon 3:30pm-4:30pm $123/9

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Instructor : Staff DATES DAY TIME

9/11-11/13 Tue

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

4:00pm-6:00pm $209/10

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6 - 14 yrs 11 - 18 yrs

Community Arts Theater: Homeschool Theater

Community Arts Theater: Troupe

Participants will learn about the actor’s tools and begin to uncover

Our Community Arts Theater Troupe will focus on the process of

their own unique voices as performers in our Studio Class. Through

performance, using theater skills and techniques from our Studio

the study of movement, voice, character, scene study, improvisation

Class to perform selected works and create original works by

and multiple genres of theater, students will build confidence,

students themselves. Open to middle and high school students.

communication skills, self-expression, teamwork, and compassion.

Participants must be enrolled in either the Middle or High School

Most importantly, students will have fun in a supportive and

Studio Class to participate in our Theater Troupe

welcoming environment. All levels welcome. Students will have an

Location : Center for Community Arts Dance Studio

in-class sharing of work at the end of each quarter.

Instructor : Staff

Location : Center for Community Arts Rehearsal Room

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Instructor : Karen Sandvoss

9/11-11/15 Tue,Thu 6:15pm-7:15pm

$186/20

DATES DAY TIME

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FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-11/5 Mon 1:00pm-3:00pm $177/9

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14 - 18 yrs

Community Arts Theater: High School 8 - 10 yrs

Community Arts Theater: Studio Class

growing development of the tools of an actor through in-depth

Join us for an in-depth exploration of theater! In a supportive and

study of movement, voice, scene study, improvisation, and musical

exciting environment led by professional theater artists, students

theater in our Studio Class. Actors will work toward a showcase of

will learn about the actor’s tools and uncover their unique voice as a

monologues, scenes, and songs throughout the quarter. All levels

performer. Through the study of movement, voice, and improvisation,

welcome. Students will perform in an in-class sharing of work at

young actors will work toward a performance of a collection of

the end of each quarter.

short scenes. Our Theater Studio class works with young actors to

Location : Center for Community Arts Dance Studio

build confidence, communication skills, self-expression, team work, compassion, and most importantly, FUN! All levels welcome. Students will end the session with an in-class sharing for family and friends.

Location : Center for Community Arts Rehearsal Room Instructor : Karen Sandvoss DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-11/5 Mon 4:45pm-6:15pm $168/9

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Instructor : Staff DATES DAY TIME

9/13-11/15 Thu

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

4:00pm-6:00pm $209/10

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Youth Fall Family Art Day – Art is Magic!

Join us for our Fall Family Art Day at Shadelands Art Center!

We’ll have a day filled with creative and magical art making and exploration! Also enjoy refreshments, giveaways and more. Free, open to the public and fun for the whole family.

All ages and skill levels welcome.

Saturday, September 8 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Shadelands Art Center 111 N. Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek

Drawing & Painting

3 - 10 yrs

Kids Open Studio Kids Open Studio is a special place for families and kids to

1 8 - 3 6 mos

Terribly Terrific Twos: Toddler/Parent

connect with their creativity while playing boundlessly with art materials, concepts, techniques and challenges! Kids ages 3-6

Designed to foster the toddler/parent relationship, explore social,

must be accompanied by a parent; ages 7-10 can be dropped off

physical, language development and parent education. Exploration

for an opportunity to explore with their peers! Each drop-in class

activities including music and movement, tactile and visual art

explores a new project based on the quarter’s theme. Register

exploration and circle activities will be offered each session.

prior to class or pay by credit card on the day of class.

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 2

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 1

Instructor : Julie Tadena

Instructor : Brittany Zagoria

For ages 18 - 24 mos

DATES DAY TIME

DATES DAY TIME

9/14-11/16 Fri

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9:00am-10:30am $125/9

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No class 10/5

Sat

10:00am-11:30am $10/1

7261

10/27

Sat

10:00am-11:30am $10/1

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11/17

Sat

10:00am-11:30am $10/1

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4 - 7 yrs

For ages 24 - 36 mos DATES DAY TIME

9/14-11/16 Fri

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/29

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10:45am-12:15pm $125/9

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I Can Do It Art Studio art instruction for older preschool children. Young artists use their imaginations and learn new skills to create their own

No class 10/5

works of art. Lots of art materials to explore--paints, clay, wood, chalk, pens, etc.--as they draw, paint, and explore new media. A wonderful class for developing creativity and confidence. Activities

Scholarships Available!

Our programs have a place for everyone, with scholarships available for residents and non-residents of all ages. To apply, review the eligibility guidelines and fill out an application form at

change each quarter. $5 supply fee due at first class.

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 3 Instructor : Ida Thaler DATES DAY TIME

9/11-11/13 Tue

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

4:00pm-5:00pm $98/10

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Youth 5 - 7 yrs

Pokémon Mixed Media Learn to draw your very own Pokémon! Every class will begin with us warming up by learning how to draw some of our favorite Pokémon. After our daily warm up we will discuss and learn about how we pieced together the shapes and forms that make up these funny looking creatures and how we can do the same to create our very own. We will discuss the style and characteristics that make each Pokémon and the Pokémon franchise so popular and unique. By the end of the course we will have created our very own Pokémon with its own character traits and style worthy of the Pokémon world!

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 1 Instructor : Brittany Zagoria DATES DAY TIME

9/13-11/15 Thu

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

6:00pm-7:00pm $98/10

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5 - 8 yrs

Puppet Pals for Grandchildren and Grandparents

5 - 7 yrs

Observe and Imagine

Grandparents and grandchildren will sculpt, paint and decorate a

Close looking and wild invention are at the heart of this drawing

hand puppet and a puppet stage together.

class. Students will be introduced to a wide variety of drawing

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 1.

media as they play drawing games, invent insects, design their

Instructor : Lisa Taft

own city, and draw tiny objects using a magnifying glass. We’ll look at drawings made by different artists and discuss what we see, leading the way to inspire them in their own work. $10 supply

DATES DAY TIME

11/10

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Sat 1:00pm-4:00pm $34/1

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fee due at first class.

5 - 8 yrs

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 3

Winter Wonder Art

Instructor : Brittany Zagoria DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-11/5 Mon 4:30pm-5:30pm $91/9

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It is winter and we will be thinking about how to make a winter wonderland come to life with drawing, painting and sculpting. Be ready to use lots of snow and create all sorts of winter animals.

Bring a snack for mid-afternoon break.

5 - 7 yrs

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 1

Primary Colors

Instructor : Lisa Taft

Studio art for primary school age children. Drawing, painting and sculpting techniques will be learned as children explore the basic design concepts of line, shape, color, texture and more.

Sculpture and collage projects included. Completion of I Can Do It Art recommended. Children repeating this class will complete extended projects that provide further independent growth and development. $10 supply fee due at first class Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 1 Instructor : Brittany Zagoria DATES DAY TIME

9/14-11/16 Fri

14

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

4:00pm-5:00pm $98/10

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DATES DAY TIME

12/15

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Sat 1:00pm-4:00pm $34/1

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Youth 5 - 10 yrs

6 - 8 yrs

Jingle Jangle Art

Color and Pattern

Tis the season to paint and sculpt beautiful holiday ornaments and

We will begin with a dive into color mixing with paint, observing

gifts.

how colors behave in relation to each other. Students will work with acrylics and watercolor. They will use these mediums in a

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 1

series of projects that emphasize color and pattern. Students will

Instructor : Lisa Taft DATES DAY TIME

12/8

collage with painted papers as well as creating copies of master FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Sat 1:00pm-4:00pm $34/1

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works.

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 2 Instructor : Heloise Levy

5 - 10 yrs

DATES DAY TIME

Tinkering

9/13-11/15 Thu

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

4:00pm-5:00pm $98/10

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No rules and no expectations! Tinkering is a time for exploration and creativity. Have access to a variety of new and exciting materials each week to use to create whatever one can imagine-wood, paper, paint, foam, cardboard, clay, etc.--the media list goes

6 - 8 yrs

Mixed Media Mash-up

on. Kids can get messy and have the freedom to explore through

Student artists will experiment with a new medium and a new

process and with guidance from their instructor. $10 supply fee

project every week. Draw, paint and sculpt little masterpieces and

due at first class.

learn different ways to express yourself, as well as learn how a variety of materials work. Modern masters will be our inspiration.

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 1

Media include pastel, watercolor, air-dry clay, mixed media,

Instructor : Brittany Zagoria DATES DAY TIME

9/13-11/15 Thu

printmaking and more. $15 supply fee due at first class.

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

4:30pm-5:30pm $98/10

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Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 3 Instructor : Casey Rasmussen White DATES DAY TIME

5 - 16 yrs

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/19-11/7 Wed 4:00pm-5:00pm $77/7

Homeschool Mixed Media

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No class 10/10

Work with a variety of fine art media and learn new painting and drawing techniques! Paint and draw live animals, explore 2d media, printmaking, weaving, sewing, and object making. A great place to meet fellow homeschoolers and make new friends! $15 supply fee due at first class.

them as inspiration for a variety of mixed media projects, bringing their creations into the real world. They will learn traditional

Instructor : Brittany Zagoria

9/14-11/16 Fri

Minecraft Mixed Media Students will bring their personal Minecraft worlds to life and use

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 1

DATES DAY TIME

6 - 10 yrs

painting techniques and color theory, as well as basic clay FEE/SESSIONS CR#

1:00pm-3:00pm $132/10

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modeling. $15 supply fee due at first class.

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 1 Instructor : Brittany Zagoria

6 - 16 yrs

DATES DAY TIME

Homeschool Exploration Program

9/14-11/16 Fri

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

5:15pm-6:15pm $98/10

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Join us for a series of visual and performing art classes for homeschool students! Students will explore visual arts, dance and music throughout the day! Bring a snack and water bottle!

Location : Center for Community Arts Instructor : Birttany Zagoria, Vanessa Freeman DATES DAY TIME

9/13-11/15 Thu

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9:00am-1:00pm $311/10

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Youth 8 - 13 yrs

Beginners Cartooning In this course, we will explore different cartooning styles. We will analyze and discuss some of our favorite cartoons, like Teen Titans Go, SpongeBob, and My Little Pony, as well as older favorites, such as Looney Tunes and Disney. Through the study of the figure, basic anatomy, and proportion exercises, we will create a base for us to build upon and explore our own unique cartooning style. We will research drawing techniques used in animation and how we can incorporate these concepts into our work to create characters with pop and charisma. $10 prints available.

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 2 Instructor : Monico Jacobo DATES DAY TIME

9/11-11/13 Tue 8 - 11 yrs

7290

Beginners Manga / Anime

This is an all-around creative class! The children begin by exploring a fun painting technique of pressing natural and manmade textures onto paint and paper. We talk about mark making, pattern, texture, color, and design. Students discover that unlikely objects can generate beautiful and surprising art. The students will then use their original paintings to create wonderful greeting cards, gift bags, bookmarkers, and whatever else we can come up with. The children get to be creative, and the results are very fun! $5 supply fee due at first class.

In this course, we will research, discuss, and learn how to draw the different styles of popular anime, like PokĂŠmon and Naruto. We will practice the human figure form and work on basic anatomy and proportion exercises. We will use these skills to create our own figures with a unique manga style. From faces to feet, we will develop our own style within the manga genre to create unique and vibrant characters. $10 prints available.

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 2 Instructor : Monico Jacobo

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 1

DATES DAY TIME

Instructor : Jeannette Fromm

9/12-11/14 Wed

4:00pm-5:00pm $98/10

8 - 13 yrs

Having Fun with Acrylic Paint

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

4:00pm-5:30pm $127/10

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-11/5 Mon 4:00pm-5:00pm $91/9

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7249 8 yrs & up

Masters & Contemporary Painters Studio

8 - 12 yrs

Bird Wonder

Visit the works of a different artist each week and examine their

Join us while we learn how to illustrate and paint live and

techniques and methods of working with the medium. Focus

taxidermy birds! Live pigeons, a chicken, and more will be available for students to explore and get to know up close and personal. Learn about the habitats and peculiar behaviors of

expression. Work in both acrylic and oil paint, selecting artists

techniques in realistic painting and drawing and execute beautifully polished scientific works of art. $10 supply fee due at first class.

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

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Box or similar class. $10 supply fee due at first class.

Instructor : Karen Kelly

Instructor : Brittany Zagoria

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from Michelangelo to Picasso. Recommended completion of Paint

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 3

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 3

9/10-11/5 Mon 5:45pm-7:15pm $118/9

often find these studies and exercises to be huge confidence builders, exposing them to new approaches to their own creative

different avian species. Along the way, students will develop

DATES DAY TIME

on an important piece of that artist’s body of work. Children

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DATES DAY TIME

9/14-11/16 Fri

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

4:00pm-5:30pm $127/10

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Youth 8 yrs & up

13 - 18 yrs

Acrylic Painting Studio

Advanced Cartooning

For students who have had some painting experience and are

In this course, we will continue to explore different cartooning

interested in learning to paint with oil paint (water-based) and/or

styles. We will analyze and discuss some of our favorite cartoons,

further explore acrylic paint. Color mixing, light, form, texture and

like Teen Titans Go, SpongeBob, and My Little Pony, as well as

composition will be explored. $10 supply fee due at first class.

older favorites, such as Looney Tunes and Disney. Through the study of the figure, basic anatomy, and proportion exercises, we

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 3

will create a base for us to build upon and explore our own unique

Instructor : Karen Kelly DATES DAY TIME

9/13-11/15 Thu

cartooning style. We will research drawing techniques used in FEE/SESSIONS CR#

4:00pm-5:30pm $127/10

7304

animation and how we can incorporate these concepts into our work to create characters with pop and charisma. $10 prints fee possible.

12 - 14 yrs

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 2

Creating Texture in Art

Instructor : Monico Jacobo

This class has fun with texture! Students will create a number

DATES DAY TIME

9/11-11/13 Tue

of unique creations with mixed media, exploring the many

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

5:00pm-6:30pm $127/10

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possibilities of texture in art. Get ready to explore! $20 supply fee due at first class.

13 - 18 yrs

Advanced Manga / Anime

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 1 Instructor : Jeannette Fromm DATES DAY TIME

9/13-11/15 Thu

In this course, we will continue to build upon concepts learned FEE/SESSIONS CR#

6:00pm-7:30pm $127/10

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in Beginners Manga/Anime. We will go over the basic anatomy, proportion, and drawing techniques learned in the previous course and add more focus to the clothing, props, and style of our manga characters. We will continue our discussion and research

12 - 16 yrs

on different manga genres to help shape and form our own

Teen Drawing & Painting

personalized approach to manga. By the end of the course, we will

For young artists interested in taking their drawing and painting

use what we have learned to create concept characters, complete

to a higher level. Explore a variety of subjects, developing

with a personal touch. $10 prints fee possible.

an understanding of form, composition, line, light/shadow, perspective and color. Students may work at the easel, initially focusing on basic techniques, then moving on to more complex projects. Students are exposed to a variety of mediums including acrylics, oils, charcoal pencil and watercolor. Continuing students

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 2 Instructor : Monico Jacobo DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-11/5 Mon 5:00pm-6:30pm $122/9

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receive individual help in their areas of interest and medium of their choice. $20 supply fee due at first class.

13 - 18 yrs

Tween/Teen Portraits

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex B Instructor : Brittany Zagoria DATES DAY TIME

9/11-11/13 Tue

This class is for moderate level art students who already have FEE/SESSIONS CR#

4:15pm-6:15pm $152/10

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some practice in drawing and painting. Through this class, these students will be able to further improve their craft by adding in realistic drawing and painting techniques to their wheelhouse.

We will draw inspiration from how artists, past and present, approached portraiture. Graphite pencils and acrylic and watercolor paint will be used. $20 materials fee due at first class.

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Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 1 Instructor : Brittany Zagoria

with all the latest news, activities and fun on Facebook!

DATES DAY TIME

facebook.com/CommunityArtsWC

9/14-11/16 Fri

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

6:45pm-8:45pm $152/10

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Youth

Food & Cooking

6 - 12 yrs

NEW | Cooking Round the World: An International Adventure Cooking Round the World gives girls and boys awesome insight into the foods and ingredients from around the world, by cooking and eating! They will learn techniques, recipes, and ingredients, while cooking 1-2 authentic dishes from the country of the week!

Completely hands-on, creative, fun and YUMMY! $40.00 supply fee due at first class.

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Lakeside Room Instructor : Katherine Pinello DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/11-10/23 Tue

3:45pm-5:15pm $171/7

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10/30-12/11 Tue

3:45pm-5:15pm

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$171/7

6 - 17 yrs

Holiday Chocolate Torte for Parent and Child Bring a wooden spoon and an apron and build this delicious nooven chocolate torte in layers with your child. Be as creative as you like; shape torte like a star and/or decorate as you wish with all the available garnishes provided. Take it home and surprise the family! Your child will feel successful with a great feeling of accomplishment. Class fee and supply fee covers both parent and child. Please register under child’s name. $30 supply fee due at class. For sibling discount call 943-5858. $28 for sibling.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Conference Room Instructor : Nora Frazier DATES DAY TIME

2 - 5 yrs

12/8

Sat

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10:00am-1:00pm $63/1

NEW | Parent & child Healthy Hands Cooking Class M.U.M.’s Cookery is proud to announce an innovative approach to early learning and language development for ages 2-5. Our Healthy Hands nutrition and cooking classes offer fun-filled, ageappropriate classes that are bursting with hands-on activities and games, tailored to build awareness of health and nutrition. We also give your little ones the opportunity to create their own special healthy snacks. It is our goal to leave the fast food generation behind and develop children who are healthy in body, mind and spirit. $30 supply fee due at first class.

Scholarships Available!

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Lakeside Room Instructor : Michele Uriarte DATES DAY TIME

scholarships available for residents and non-residents FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/13-10/11 Thu

9:00am-10:30am $268/5

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10/18-11/29 Thu

9:00am-10:30am

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$268/5

No class 11/1, 11/22

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of all ages. To apply, review the eligibility guidelines and fill out an application form at www.communityarts.org or www.walnutcreekrec.org.

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Youth

Health & Fitness 1 8 mos - 3 y r s

Gymnastics - Parent/Child This popular class, designed for parents and toddlers, will enhance your child’s motor development and confidence. Emphasis is on movement, rolling, climbing, hanging and jumping. Parent participation required.

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Lakeside Room Instructor : Natallia Locricchio DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/18-10/23 Tue

9:30am-10:15am $105/6

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10/30-12/11 Tue

9:30am-10:15am

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$122/7

2 - 6 yrs

3 - 5 yrs

NEW | Kids Warrior Fitness

NEW | Tot Dance & Movement

Inspired by the television show American Ninja Warrior, this class

This class encourages imagination, creativity, musicality, and

gives our littlest warriors a chance to explore obstacle courses!

graceful movement. Using props and stories, children are

Focus is on the positive encouragement and challenging each

introduced to age appropriate dance movements. Through a

student to do their best while they jump, climb, balance, run

balance of structure and improvisation, this class aims to develop

and tumble. We include fun agility games and creative strength

body and spatial awareness with a fun approach. Teacher is

activities. Parent participation required in the 2-3 year old class.

a former professional ballet dancer with 15+ years company

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Lakeside Room Instructor : Arista Lemos

experience in Europe. Wear comfortable clothes.

Location : Tice Valley Gym Classroom Instructor : Sherida Lie

2-3 yrs DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-10/15 Mon

4:30pm-5:10pm $102/6

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10/29-12/10 Mon

4:30pm-5:10pm

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$102/6

DATES DAY TIME

9/18-11/6 Tue

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9:15am-10:00am $157/7

7788

No class 9/25

No class 11/12

3 - 10 yrs 4-6 yrs

Yoga for Kids

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-10/15 Mon

3:45pm-4:25pm $102/6

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10/29-12/10 Mon

3:45pm-4:25pm

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$102/6

No class 11/12

Creative and fun, these classes stimulate imagination, maintain flexibility and develop conscious breathing. This approach combines yoga poses with animal names, songs, stories, games and relaxation techniques. Class begins with a greeting then goes into a warm-up followed by action/movement. Class ends with a cool down and closing circle.

3 - 5 yrs

Gymnastics – Preschool

Location : Civic Park Community Center Social Hall Instructor : Melissa Arsedo

Classes are designed to enhance your child’s strength, coordination and confidence. Emphasis is placed on beginning

DATES DAY TIME

gymnastics skills and equipment use

9/15-12/8 Sat

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Lakeside Room

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9:30am-10:15am $133/10

7504

No class 10/13, 10/20, 11/10

Instructor : Natallia Locricchio DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/18-10/23 Tue

10:15am-11:00am $105/6

7442

10/30-12/11 Tue

10:15am-11:00am $122/7

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Youth

Languages

3 - 11 yrs

NEW | Yoga for Tots & Kids Yoga is fun, creative, and beneficial for children! Studies have shown yoga improves concentration and focus, teaches children to be mindful and present, boosts confidence, and increases flexibility and strength. Through games, stories, and exercises, children will be introduced to poses, body awareness, relaxation techniques, and conscious breathing.

Location : Tice Valley Gym Classroom Instructor : Sherida Lie Tots 3-5 yrs DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/21-11/9

$157/7

Fri

2:15pm-3:00pm

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No class 9/28 Kids 6-11 yrs DATES DAY TIME

9/21-11/9 Fri

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

3:00pm-4:00pm $162/7

7785

No class 9/28

6 - 12 yrs

3 - 6 yrs

Zumba® Kids

French Language, Art and Culture

Kids get the chance to be active and jam out to their favorite music. Zumba kids classes feature kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba choreography. We break down the steps, add games and activities along with cultural exploration elements into the class structure. Zumba helps develop a healthy lifestyle while incorporating key childhood development elements such as leadership, respect, teamwork, confidence, self-esteem, memory, creativity, coordination, and cultural awareness. Wear comfortable clothes and gym shoes.

with hands on art activities! Preschoolers learn about the French culture while exploring their artistic skills. Inspired by various famous French artists, students express themselves in French using their imagination to create an art piece through different techniques and media, such as, drawing, painting, collage, charcoal, watercolor, oil pastel and acrylic. Students listen to French stories, songs and learn classic French dances. Each class ends with a “taste of France” snack. $10 supply fee due at first

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Lakeside Room Instructor : Berrin Alyanak DATES DAY TIME

What is more fun for a young child to learn a new language than

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/12-10/24 Wed

4:30pm-5:30pm $87/7

7384

10/31-12/12 Wed

4:30pm-5:30pm

7385

$87/7

class.

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Club Room Instructor : Ghenwa Serhan DATES DAY TIME

9/11-10/23 Tue

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9:00am-12:00pm $267/6

7315

9:00am-12:00pm $223/5

7316

No class 9/18

11/6-12/11 Tue No class 11/20

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Youth

Martial Arts 3 - 6 yrs

Tiny Tigers Karate This program is a good base for your child’s journey into martial arts. Each week is themed and focuses on specific skills in a fun, learning environment. Instructors are all black belts with over 5 years of teaching experience. Classes are broken down into groups based on age if necessary. Participants will need to purchase a uniform on the first day of class for $35. New students please go to www.deltamaa.com. From there, you will see the “Get Started” page, click on “fill out our waiver” before coming to class.

Location : Delta Martial Arts & Athletics Instructor : Meg Hamilton DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-10/15 Mon

6:00pm-6:30pm $69/6

7510

10/22-11/26 Mon

6:00pm-6:30pm

7511

$69/6

No class 11/12,11/19

9/11-10/16 Tue

3:30pm-4:00pm $69/6

7512

10/23-12/4 Tue

3:30pm-4:00pm $69/6

7513

7 - 12 yrs

Karate Kids All of our Karate Kids are taught in a professional facility dedicated to small class sizes and methods focused on the challenges of

No class 11/20

9/13-10/18 Thu

5:00pm-5:30pm $69/6

7514

school-aged children. Through fun drills and exercises your child

10/25-12/6 Thu

5:00pm-5:30pm $69/6

7515

will develop self-esteem, self-discipline, safety awareness, respect and increased athletic abilities. Participants will need to purchase a

No class 11/22

uniform on the first day of class for $35.

Location : Delta Martial Arts & Athletics

6 - 12 yrs

Instructor : Meg Hamilton

NEW | Shito Ryu Karate Entry level karate class for girls and boys. Shito Ryu karate has diverse roots, and is a combination of strong, powerful and quick movements. Students learn basic stances, punches, blocks, kicks and forms (kata) within a fun and safe environment. Our philosophy is to promote the merits of courtesy, respect for oneself and others, and self-discipline. Instructors are certified by the Shito Ryu International Karate-do Kai, Osaka, Japan. A karate

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/11-10/16 Tue

6:30pm-7:15pm $81/6

7518

9/10-10/15 Mon

4:00pm-4:45pm $81/6

7516

10/23-12/4 Tue

6:30pm-7:15pm $81/6

7519

4:00pm-4:45pm

7517

No class 11/20

10/22-12/10 Mon

$81/6

No class 11/12, 11/19

gi (uniform) is required and can be purchased for $30 at class.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Social Hall Instructor : Mari-Jo Suzuki DATES DAY TIME

9/15-10/13 Sat

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

11:00am-11:45am $49/4

7505

11:00am-11:45am $70/6

7506

No class 10/6

11/3-12/15 Sat No class 11/24

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Music

1 - 5 yrs

Family Music Celebrate the joy of music making with your child in this fun,

3 mos - 5 y r s

mixed age music class that siblings can attend together! Important

Music Together

musical concepts will be presented and reinforced in an engaging

Consistent winner of local/national awards, Music Together is

and nurturing environment through singing, instrument playing,

the gold standard in early childhood music education. Download

dance and rhythm activities. Experience the advantages of

our free “Hello Everybody� app to hear our music and find out

everyone interacting, bonding, enjoying, and learning together.

more. A fun class for parents/adult caregivers and babies/toddlers/

Siblings 9 months and under are free.

preschoolers working together on the basic skills of singing in tune

Location : Center for Community Arts Rehearsal Room

and sense of rhythm. Our family classes feature songs, instruments, movement and group activities. Supply fee includes CDs, digital downloads and songbook extending the music into your home.

Call (925) 943-5858 for sibling discount: $143/10 sessions and $44/3 sessions. $45 supply fee per family due at first class.

Location : Tice Valley Gym Classroom

Instructor : Cynthia Schultz DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/11-11/13 Tue

10:15am-11:00am $104/10

7173

9/12-11/14 Wed

9:30am-10:15am $104/10

7175

9/12-11/14 Wed

10:30am-11:15am $104/10

7176

Instructor : Music Together DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

4 - 5 yrs

9/11-11/13 Tue

4:00pm-4:45pm $220/10

7523

Petite Pianist

9/11-11/13 Tue

5:00pm-5:45pm $220/10

7524

In this beginning piano class, your child will be introduced to

9/11-11/13 Tue

6:00pm-6:45pm $22010

7525

basic piano skills, notation and rhythm in a supportive, hands-on

11/27-12/11 Tue

5:00pm-5:45pm

$69/3

7625

learning environment. $12.50 supply fee due at first class.

11/27-12/11 Tue

6:00pm-6:45pm

$69/3

7626

9/12-11/28 Wed

4:00pm-4:45pm $220/10

7526

No class 10/31,11/21

9/12-11/28 Wed

5:00pm-5:45pm $220/10

7527

Instructor : Stephen Evans DATES DAY TIME

9/12-11/14 Wed

No class 10/31, 11/21

9/12-11/28 Wed

Location : Center for Community Arts Rehearsal Room

6:00pm-6:45pm $220/10

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

12:00pm-12:45pm $131/10

7177

7528

No class 10/31, 11/21

4 - 5 yrs

9/15-11/17 Sat

9:00am-9:45am

$220/10

7574

9/15-11/17 Sat

10:00am-10:45am $220/10

7575

9/15-11/17 Sat

11:00am-11:45am $22010

7576

Learn the basics of music on a fun instrument the perfect size

12/1-12/15 Sat

9:00am-9:45am

$69/3

7629

for little hands! You will learn how to hold the instrument, basic

12/1-12/15 Sat

10:00am-10:45am $69/3

7631

notes and chords, strumming patterns and rhythms. We will play

12/1-12/15 Sat

11:00am-11:45am $69/3

7632

and sing our favorite songs while learning the basics of ukulele.

Ukulele for Young Kids

Instruments will be discussed at first class. You will need to buy or rent your own.

1 2 - 3 0 mos

Location : Center for Community Arts Music Classroom

Tuneful Toddlers

Instructor : Jonathan Mendle

In the world of toddlers, movement and exploration are their greatest need and music fits right in! Your toddler will be absorbed in a fun musical environment, which supports all areas of musical development through research-based activities. Through singing, finger plays, rhythm activities, dancing, instrument playing, and focused listening the foundations of musical learning will be encouraged and nurtured, making this a very special music time.

Location : Center for Community Arts Rehearsal Room Instructor : Cynthia Schultz DATES DAY TIME

9/11-11/13 Tue 22

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9:30am-10:00am $104/10

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7170

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-11/5 Mon 1:30pm-2:15pm $126/9

7152

Youth 4 - 7 yrs

5 - 11 yrs

Introduction to Suzuki Violin

Let it Go! Singing for Homeschoolers

Join us for a fun-filled class with parents. Learn violin

This is a music appreciation class emphasizing vocal development

fundamentals, posture, finger movements, bowing directions,

and learning vocal technique, vocal range, and breath control.

rhythms and respectful behavior through games and songs. Begin

Students will be exposed to different composers, various genres,

to play simple melodies in the manner of the Suzuki method.

and styles of music. Have confidence when singing. Most

Instruments discussed at first class.

important, have fun singing as a group!

Location : Center for Community Arts Music Classroom

Location : Center for Community Arts Music Classroom

Instructor : Tonya Lei

Instructor : Ivanna Taratula

DATES DAY TIME

9/15-11/3 Sat

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

11:15am-12:00pm $99/8

7167

5 - 7 yrs

DATES DAY TIME

9/14-11/16 Fri

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

11:00am-12:00pm $139/10

7164

7 - 9 yrs

Little Voices

Introduction to Piano

Do you love to sing? Are you interested in learning more about

In this beginning piano class, your child will be introduced to

music and how to use your own instrument that you carry with

basic piano skills, notation and rhythm in a supportive, hands-on

you every day? Then come join us in a fun, structured and

learning environment. Must have a piano or keyboard for at home

supportive environment where we’ll learn the different elements

practice. $9 supply fee due at first class.

of music including rhythm, dynamics, tempo and of course, how to sing.

Location : Center for Community Arts Music Classroom Instructor : Stephen Evans

Location : Center for Community Arts Music Classroom

DATES DAY TIME

Instructor : Kelly Mustain DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/11-11/13 Tue 3:30pm-4:15pm

$124/10

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/12-11/14 Wed

4:30pm-5:20pm $131/10

7160

9/13-11/15 Thu

3:00pm-3:50pm $131/10

7161

7155 7 - 11 yrs

5 - 10 yrs

Youth Chorus

Drumming for Kids

In this class students will meet others who love to sing, learn how

This class is designed to inspire children to explore their musical

to sing in a group setting, and even have a chance to perform! No

curiosity using a variety of hand drums. It emphasizes exposure to

experience necessary and all levels are welcome!

fun musical experiences and introduces basic rhythmic and beat patterns.

Location : Center for Community Arts Music Classroom Instructor : Rhonda Crane

Location : Center for Community Arts Music Classroom

DATES DAY TIME

Instructor : John Waller DATES DAY TIME

9/13-11/15 Thu

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-11/5 Mon 6:00pm-7:00pm $115/9

7153

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

5:30pm-6:20pm $131/10

7163

7 - 16 yrs

Violin Ensemble (Beg) An introduction to the violin in a supportive group. Learn how to hold the violin, read notes, and play simple melodies in a friendly,

Scholarships Available!

Our programs have a place for everyone, with scholarships available for residents and non-residents of all ages. To apply, review the eligibility guidelines and fill out an application form at www.communityarts.org or www.walnutcreekrec.org.

fun setting. Enrollment limited. Rental of instruments to be discussed at first class.

Location : Center for Community Arts Music Classroom Instructor : Rem Djemilev DATES DAY TIME

9/14-11/16 Fri

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

3:30pm-4:15pm $107/10

7165

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7 - 18 yrs

8 yrs & up

Community Arts Youth Orchestra

Ukulele / Guitar

Members of the Community Arts Youth Orchestra-Intermediate

Learn the basics of ukulele and guitar, from holding it to playing

group will sharpen orchestral playing skills while enjoying

basic chords. You will have the opportunity to play and sing along

camaraderie, teamwork and ensemble experience and work

to all styles of music from nursery rhymes to popular music.

toward musical excellence. A suite of successively more advanced

Through easy to learn music theory and rhythm exercise, you’ll be

orchestral experiences culminates with the teen level Advanced

having fun rocking out in no time. Bring your own acoustic guitar

Orchestra that will perform challenging music and accompany

to class. $10 book fee due at first class.

renowned guest artists. Request full information by calling (925) Location : Center for Community Arts Music Classroom

943-5846.

Instructor : Jake Nunn Location : Center for Community Arts Auditorium

DATES DAY TIME

Instructor : Rem Djemilev

9/12-10/31 Wed

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

3:00pm-4:00pm $92/8

7159

Intermediate (7-13 yrs) DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/11-5/21 Tue 5:00pm-6:15pm $392/32

7150

No class 12/25, 1/1, 4/2

8 yrs & up

Guitar for Kids Learn the basics of guitar, from holding it to playing basic chords.

You will have the opportunity to play and sing along to all styles

Advanced (11-18 yrs) DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/11-5/21 Tue 6:30pm-8:30pm $529/32 No class 11/20, 12/18, 12/25, 1/1, 4/2

7151

of music from nursery rhymes to popular music. Through easy to learn music theory and rhythm exercise, you’ll be having fun rocking out in no time. Bring your own acoustic guitar to class. $10 book fee due at first class.

Location : Center for Community Arts Music Classroom Instructor : Jake Nunn DATES DAY TIME

9/12-10/31 Wed

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

2:00pm-3:00pm $92/8

7158

Instructor : John Waller DATES DAY TIME

9/13-11/15 Thu 24

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FEE/SESSIONS CR#

4:30pm-5:20pm $107/10

7162

Youth 9 - 13 yrs

Guitar for Tweens Learn some of the basics and discover how fun and easy the guitar can be! Proper technique, tone production, tuning, note reading and single line melodic playing. Move on to ensemble playing and basic solo repertoire. No experience in music or guitar necessary.

Note: Nylon string classical guitar in appropriate size is required.

Location : Center for Community Arts Music Classroom Instructor : Jonathan Mendle DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/11-11/6 Tue 6:00pm-7:00pm $99/9

7156

12 - 18 yrs

Family Chorus In this class students will meet others who love to sing, learn how to sing in a group setting, and even have a chance to perform! No experience necessary and all levels are welcome!

Location : Center for Community Arts Music Classroom Instructor : Rhonda Crane DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-11/5 Mon 7:15pm-8:15pm $115/9

7154

13 yrs & up

Guitar in a Flash

12 yrs & up

Flock of Flutes

Learn to play a perennial instrument, including effective playing

Join the flock and soar with the East Bay’s only flute choir.

and standard music notation, while playing beautiful melodies.

Enhance your performing opportunities and become a better

Acoustic nylon or steel string guitars preferred but electric guitars

flutist. Prerequisite: three years playing experience, good rhythm,

are acceptable if accompanied with a small practice amplifier.

tone and sight reading skills. Mid-year enrollment is possible.

Open to teens and adults. No experience necessary.

postures, finger style and pick style techniques, reading tablature

Please call (415) 220-6617 for audition to be scheduled by

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 1

appointment only.

Instructor : Jonathan Mendle

Location : Center for Community Arts Rehearsal Room

DATES DAY TIME

Instructor : Monica Williams DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/18-5/28

$388/32

Tue 7:30pm-9:00pm

No class 11/20, 12/18, 12/25, 1/1

7174

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-11/5 Mon 7:00pm-8:00pm $99/9

7701

17 yrs & up

Jazz Band Ensemble Feel the thrill of being part of a full jazz ensemble. Play music of the jazz masters from the 1930s to the present day. At least four years of experience, knowledge of all 12 major scales and sight reading skills are required. Payment plan available. Auditions required. Please call (925) 676-8203 for more information.

Location : Center for Community Arts Auditorium Instructor : Max Pricco DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/13-5/23 Thu 7:30pm-9:30pm $405/32

7168

No class 11/22, 12/20, 12/27, 1/3, 4/4

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Personal Enrichment

6 - 10 yrs

Chess Academy for Kids Learn chess with Pacific Chess Academy! This program is a great opportunity for kids to learn how to overcome obstacles, think strategically, and stay focused. Specifically designed for young players with little or no experience, the course offers video lessons, easy-to-follow instructions, and preparation for chess tournaments. The use of modern technology makes the learning process easy, fast, and fun. All equipment provided. Participants receive certificates and trophies at the last class.

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Club Room Instructor : Jeff Pernik DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10/2-12/4 Tue 6:00pm-7:00pm $173/10

6894

10 - 15 yrs

Babysitting for Beginners Learn the skills needed to be a trusted and responsible babysitter.

Learn all about child development, bedtime strategies, discipline, how to get jobs, and ways to make babysitting fun for you and the kids. Basic first aid, general safety, and what to do in an emergency will also be covered. Students should dress to play and bring a lunch. Students will receive a certificate of completion.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Conference Room Instructor : Suzy McCreary DATES DAY TIME

11/3

5 - 12 yrs

Kids’ Carpentry Lifetime carpentry skills such as problem solving, measuring and applied mathematics are taught in a fun, supportive atmosphere.

The safe use of woodworking hand tools is emphasized while working together on boats, bird feeders, doll furniture, clocks and more after first completing sanding block and super top projects.

Program may be taken year-round with different projects offered each session. $50 supply fee due at first class.

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Club Room Instructor : Michael Glass DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/13-11/8 Thu 3:00pm-4:00pm $163/8

7436

No class 9/20

9/13-11/8 Thu 4:00pm-5:00pm $163/8

7437

No class 9/20

9/13-11/8 Thu 5:00pm-6:00pm $163/8 No class 9/20

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7438

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Sat 9:00am-2:00pm $58/1

7432

Youth

Sports

4 - 5 yrs

Wee Hoop - Hot Shots Wee Hoop is designed to provide children with a positive basketball

1 8 mos - 3 y r s

experience while promoting an active lifestyle. This class places

Wee Hoop - Dribblers

an emphasis on developing skills and learning basic rules of the game. The activities will encourage teamwork and new friendships.

This parent-interactive class develops gross motor skills and

Participants need to purchase a basketball the first day of class for $8.

coordination pertinent to the game of basketball. Children experience the joy of mastering a skill through repetition. Activities

Location : Tice Valley Gym Court 3

include catching bubbles and organized games that help develop

Instructor : Wee Hoop

listening skills. Parent participation required. Participants will need

DATES DAY TIME

to purchase a Wee Hoop basketball on the first day of class for $8.

Location : Tice Valley Gym Court 3

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/18-10/9 Tue

10:45am-11:30am $63/4

7479

10/16-11/6

10:45am-11:30am $63/4

7480

Tue

Instructor : Wee Hoop DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/18-10/9 Tue

10:05am-10:40am $63/4

7470

10/16-11/6 Tue

10:05am-10:40am $63/4

7478

4 - 5 yrs

Skyhawks Preschool Sports This multi-sport tot program was created to give young athletes the skills, confidence, and passion necessary to take the next step in

3 yrs

Skyhawks Tot Sports

athletics. Through a series of fast-paced instructional circuits and

This multi-sport tot program combines soccer, baseball, basketball,

basketball, soccer, and track and field. All participants receive a

and track & field; allowing young athletes to discover a passion

Skyhawks t-shirt and medal.

developmental games, participants learn the fundamentals of baseball,

for a variety of sports in one fun-filled setting. Participants explore balance, body movement, coordination, self-esteem, teamwork, sportsmanship and sport specific skill development through

Location : Tice Soccer Field Instructor : Skyhawks

a series of fast-paced instructional circuits and games. Our

DATES DAY TIME

progressive curriculum, modified equipment, and highly trained

9/27-12/13 Thu

staff provide a safe environment where kids can develop at their

No class 11/1, 11/22

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

11:15am-12:00pm $275/10

7647

own pace. Participants receive a Skyhawks t-shirt and awards Location : Heather Farm Sports Field #1

medal.

Instructor : Skyhawks

Location : Tice Soccer Field

DATES DAY TIME

Instructor : Skyhawks DATES DAY TIME

9/27-12/13 Thu

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10:15am-11:00am $275/10

7646

9/28-12/14 Fri

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

11:45am-12:30pm $275/10

7649

No class 11/2, 11/23

No class 11/1, 11/22

6 - 11 yrs

Skyhawks Basketball Clinic

Location : Heather Farm Sports Field #1 Instructor : Skyhawks DATES DAY TIME

9/28-12/14 Fri

Program designed to teach young athletes the fundamentals of FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10:45am-11:30am $275/10

No class 11/2, 11/23

7648

basketball through play. Participants are broken into teams to compete in a series of skill-based games that develop skills, confidence, and passion for the game. Primary development objectives include dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, strategy, agility, selfesteem, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Coaches provide a positive environment for players of all ages and abilities to participate in friendly competition with encouragement and a big focus on fun!

Location : Foothill Community Gym Instructor : Skyhawks DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/23-9/23 Sun 10:00am-5:00pm $129/1

7645

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KIDZ LOVE SOCCER

3.5 - 4 yrs

Learn the world’s most popular sport from professional coaches using

Tot Soccer

the Kidz Love Soccer method which includes age-appropriate skill

Enjoy running and kicking just like the big kids! Encourages large

demonstrations, fun games, and instructional scrimmages conducted

motor skill development through fun soccer games and introduces

in a non-competitive, recreational format. Participants receive a KLS

small children to the group setting. All participants receive a soccer

jersey. Shin guards required by the second class meeting for all ages

jersey. Shin guards are required after the first meeting.

except Parent & Me soccer.

Location : Heather Farm Sports Field #2 Instructor : Kidz Love Soccer

2 - 3.5 yrs

Parent & Me Soccer Introduce your toddler to the world’s most popular sport! As you participate together in our fun age-appropriate activities, your child will be developing their large motor skills and socialization skills. The fun happens on the field, and in this class parents are a part of the action! Each child receives a Kidz Love Soccer jersey.

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-10/29 Mon

9:00am-9:30am

$116/8

7494

9/10-10/29 Mon

5:15pm-5:45pm $116/8

7577

9/13-11/8 Thu

10:10am-10:40am $116/8

7578

No class 9/20

9/13-11/8 Thu 3:10pm-3:40pm $116/8

7579

No class 9/20

9/13-11/8 Thu 5:50pm-6:20pm $116/8

7580

No class 9/20

Location : Heather Farm Sports Field #2 Instructor : Kidz Love Soccer DATES DAY TIME

9/10-10/29 Mon

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10:15am-10:45am $116/8

9/13-11/8 Thu 5:10pm-5:40pm $116/8

Instructor : Kidz Love Soccer

7599

DATES DAY TIME

No class 9/20

9/13-11/8 Thu 9:30am-10:00am $116/8

Location : Arbolado Park Lower Bowl

7593

7605

9/22-11/10 Sat

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9:40am-10:10am $116/8

7582

No class 9/20 Location : Civic Park Community Center Assembly Hall Instructor : Kidz Love Soccer

Location : Parks Arbolado Park Lower Bowl Instructor : Kidz Love Soccer DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/22-11/10 Sat

9:00am-9:30am

$116/8

7600

9/22-11/10 Sat

12:25pm-12:55pm $116/8

7602

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DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

11/26-12/17 Mon

$69/4

5:15pm-5:45pm

7581

Youth 4 - 5 yrs

5 - 6 yrs

Pre Soccer

Soccer 1: Techniques and Teamwork

Learn the basic techniques of the game while building self-esteem and

Learn dribbling, passing, defense and shooting goals. Fun skill games

learning to follow instructions in a nurturing teaching environment.

are played at every session, and every participant will have a ball at his

Each participant receives a Kidz Love Soccer jersey. Shin guards are

or her feet. Small-sided soccer matches will be introduced gradually.

required after the first meeting.

Perfect for first time players and fun and engaging for kids with some experience. All participants receive a soccer jersey. Shin guards are

Location : Heather Farm Sports Field #2

required after the first meeting.

Instructor : Kidz Love Soccer DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Location : Heather Farm Sports Field #2 Instructor : Kidz Love Soccer

9/10-10/29 Mon

9:30am-10:05am $116/8

7583

9/10-10/29 Mon

5:45pm-6:20pm $116/8

7584

DATES DAY TIME

9/13-11/8 Thu

10:40am-11:15am $116/8

7586

9/10-10/29 Mon

4:30pm-5:15pm $116/8

7606

9/10-10/29 Mon

6:20pm-7:05pm $116/8

7608

No class 9/20

9/13-11/8 Thu 3:40pm-4:15pm $116/8

7587

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/13-11/8 Thu 4:15pm-5:00pm $116/8

7609

No class 9/20

No class 9/20

9/13-11/8 Thu 6:20pm-6:55pm $116/8

7588

Location : Arbolado Park Lower Bowl Instructor : Kidz Love Soccer

No class 9/20

DATES DAY TIME

9/22-11/10 Sat

Location : Arbolado Park Lower Bowl

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10:45am-11:30am $116/8

7604

Instructor : Kidz Love Soccer DATES DAY TIME

9/22-11/10 Sat

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10:10am-10:45am $116/8

7590

Location : Civic Park Community Center Assembly Hall

Location : Civic Park Community Center Assembly Hall Instructor : Kidz Love Soccer DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

11/26-12/17 Mon

$69/4

4:30pm-5:15pm

7610

Instructor : Kidz Love Soccer DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

11/26-12/17 Mon

$69/4

5:45pm-6:20pm

7585

7 - 10 yrs

Soccer 2: Skillz and Scrimmages Have a great time while developing core soccer skills like dribbling, passing and shooting in a team play format. Each class will include individual skill building and scrimmages to develop teamwork and positional play. All levels welcome. All participants receive a soccer jersey. Shin guards are required after the first meeting.

Location : Heather Farm Sports Field #2 Instructor : Kidz Love Soccer DATES DAY TIME

9/10-10/29 Mon KLS WEATHER WATCH: In case of rainouts or extreme heat, please call the KLS Field Hot-Line at 1-888-372-5803 ½ hour prior to your class start time or download the free Kidz Love Soccer app for iPhone or

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

3:45pm-4:30pm $116/8

7613

Location : Arbolado Park Lower Bowl Instructor : Kidz Love Soccer

Android to receive cancellation notifications directly on your phone.

DATES DAY TIME

All cancellations will be made up at the regular class time during the

9/22-11/10 Sat

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

11:30am-12:15pm $116/8

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week(s) following the end of the session. No credits will be issued if make-ups are offered. If we are unable to schedule a make-up, refunds will be issued.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Assembly Hall Instructor : Kidz Love Soccer DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

11/26-12/17 Mon

$69/4

3:45pm-4:30pm

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Youth 3 - 5 yrs

1 2 - 2 4 mos

Super Soccer Stars: Kick & Play

Super Soccer Stars

Kick & Play is a parent-child pre-soccer and movement program

The focal point at this age group is for your child to become

specifically designed for toddlers between 12 and 24 months.

comfortable with the ball by developing soccer skills such as

Our experienced instructors along with our puppet friends, Mimi

dribbling, shooting and the introduction of passing. Every class

& Pepe, take you and your little one through a world of exciting

includes dynamic activities, which involve dribbling technique, and

physical activity. Individual attention, positive reinforcement, and

moves to promote confidence with the ball. The primary focus for

engaging original music help to develop pre-soccer skills that will

this age group is body movement with the ball and your child will

have your toddler learning to balance, run, kick and play – all while

be introduced to juggling and other skill building activities. The

having a blast! Parent participation required.

concepts of teammates and teamwork are also introduced.

Location : Arbolado Park Lower Bowl

Location : Arbolado Park Lower Bowl

Instructor : Super Soccer Stars

Instructor : Super Soccer Stars

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/9-11/18 Sun 9:50am-10:30am $212/11

7795

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9:30am-10:10am $111/6

7789

9:30am-10:10am $111/6

7790

No class 9/20

11/1-12/13 Thu

10:40am-11:25am $212/11

7796

Super Soccer Stars

Instructor : Super Soccer Stars

9/13-10/25 Thu

9/9-11/18 Sun

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

5 - 7 yrs

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Club Room

DATES DAY TIME

DATES DAY TIME

The focal point at this age group is to improve your child’s elementary capacity through fun games, technical skill development and group activities like small-sided games to goals.

No class 11/22

Every Kindergarten-1st Grade Super Soccer Stars class emphasizes spatial awareness and teammates, encouraging teamwork.

Repetitious ball skill activities are used to promote muscle memory and build confidence. Bring water and wear closed-toed shoes.

2 - 3 yrs

Super Soccer Stars

Location : Arbolado Park Lower Bowl Instructor : Super Soccer Stars

Every 2-3 year old Super Soccer Stars class includes an introduction to physical activities, rich language exposure, and movements such as running, hopping, jumping and changing

DATES DAY TIME

9/9-11/18 Sun

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

11:30am-12:30pm $212/11

7797

directions. The focal point at this age group is to improve your child’s natural development through our fun, physical learning experience allowing your child to improve their natural ability.

Location : Arbolado Park Lower Bowl

Super Soccer Stars The focal point at this age group is to improve your child’s

Instructor : Super Soccer Stars DATES DAY TIME

8 - 10 yrs

elementary capacity through fun games, technical skill FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/9-11/18 Sun 9:00am-9:40am $212/11

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development and group activities like small sided games to goals.

This Super Soccer Stars class emphasizes spatial awareness and teammates, encouraging teamwork. Repetitious ball skill activities are used to promote muscle memory and build confidence. Basic

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Club Room

tactical activities are also introduced at this age.

Instructor : Super Soccer Stars DATES DAY TIME

9/13-10/25 Thu

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10:20am-11:00am $111/6

7792

10:20am-11:00am $111/6

7793

Instructor : Super Soccer Stars DATES DAY TIME

No class 9/20

11/1-12/13 Thu

Location : Arbolado Park Lower Bowl

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/9-11/18 Sun 12:35pm-1:35pm $212/11

7799

No class 11/22

SUPER SOCCER WEATHER WATCH: In case of rain or extreme heat, check the SSS twitter page at https://twitter.com/SuperSoccerSF 1/2 hour prior to your class time. All cancellations will be made up at the regular class time during the week(s) following the end of the session. No credits will be offered if make-ups are offered. If we are unable to schedule a make-up, refunds will be issued.

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Youth

STEM

6 - 12 yrs

2 - 4 yrs

NEW | Tiny Tot Science Introduce your little ones to the exciting world of science. Each

NEW | Fun with Programming – Games with JavaScript

week we will explore a new topic, and will include a story, songs,

Have fun learning how to write computer programs! We will be

and hands-on science experiments specifically tailored for this

creating mini-games in a web browser and learning how to make

young and curious age group. This supportive environment will

our game characters move and jump! Students will learn the

allow children to develop fine motor skills and grow a love for

fundamentals of computer programming using the very popular

science. Parent-participation required. $15 supply fee due at first

language, JavaScript, and will be able to immediately see the results

class.

of their code. All necessary equipment will be provided for use during

Location : Civic Park Community Center Multipurpose Room Instructor : Maria Kapadia DATES DAY TIME

9/21-10/26 Fri

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9:30am-10:30am $113/6

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class and each student will have a laptop. Great for beginners or continuing students. No prerequisites required.

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Club Room Instructor : Raymond Lee DATES DAY TIME

9/25-10/30 Tue

6 - 12 yrs

ALOHA Mind Math Class

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

4:30pm-5:30pm $152/6

7784

7 - 13 yrs

Kids find learning math on the abacus fun! Your child will learn to do math on the abacus and practice mental math techniques.

NEW | Create a Skateboard!

Watch your child be inspired to develop confidence and agility

Create A Skateboard is a STEAM based curriculum which utilizes

in math. This hands-on, engaging class will broaden your child’s

skateboarding to teach kids how to make connections between the

understanding of math as they realize they can be math rock stars.

subjects they are studying in school and how it applies to something

Abacus and workbook included.

that is relevant to them. Following a structured curriculum, students learn how skateboard creation applies to mathematics, science,

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Club Room

language skills, design, and engineering opportunities. All this

Instructor : Hali Hausmann DATES DAY TIME

wrapped up into an immersive creative arts experience with a DIY FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/12-11/7 Wed 3:30pm-4:30pm $225/8 No class 9/19

7201

twist. Students create and build their very own unique skateboard. $67 supply fee due at workshop.

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Club Room Instructor : Jordan Richter DATES DAY TIME

10/20

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Sat 9:00am-3:00pm $152/1

7668

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Youth camps

Youth Camps

Sports 6.5 - 11 yrs

Camp Community Arts - Winter Join us over winter break, December 17 – 21, for Camp Community

Skyhawks Basketball Camp

Arts – Winter! Campers will participate in a range of arts experiences

This program was designed to teach young athletes the

throughout the day including drawing, painting, dance, music, and

fundamentals of basketball through play. Participants will be

more! Winter Camp is open to students 3 – 10 years, providing for

broken into teams to compete in a series of skill-based games that

half day or full day options for the week. Morning care and afternoon

focus developing their skills, confidence, and passion for the game.

care are available for an additional fee each day. More info about

Our primary development objectives include dribbling, passing,

Winter Camp can be found online at www.communityarts.org – click

shooting, defense, strategy, agility, self-esteem, teamwork, and

on Camp Community Arts.

sportsmanship. Skyhawks coaches provide a positive environment where players of all ages and abilities can participate in friendly

Instructor : Staff LOCATION : Shadelands Art Center: 111 N. Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek.

competition with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun.

Location : Foothill Community Gym Instructor : Skyhawks

Morning Care - $41 Class 8644

Mon-Fri

DATES

8:00-9:00

Ages 3-10

DAY

TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

11/19-11/21 Mon-Wed

9:00am-12:00pm

$169/3

7622

11/19-11/21 Mon-Wed

9:00am-3:00pm

$299/3

7623

Half Day - $155*/$180 Class 8642

Mon-Fri

9:00-12:00

Ages 3-4

Class 8773

Mon-Fri

9:00-12:00

Ages 5-7

Class 8774

Mon-Fri

9:00-12:00

Ages 8-10

Food & Cooking 6 - 12 yrs

Full Day - $309*/$335 Class 8776

Mon-Fri

9:00-4:00

Ages 5-7

Class 8643

Mon-Fri

9:00-4:00

Ages 8-10

NEW | Celebration Foods Round the World No matter where you are in the world, every city has its own special menu of Celebration Foods! This camp will travel around

After Care - $52 Class 8645

Mon-Fri

the world by learning about and cooking celebration and holiday 4:00-6:00

foods from a new region every day. Kids will learn what it means

Ages 3-10

to identify a culture’s specific flavor just by its special ingredients.

*Early bird prices before 11/1

100% hands-on cooking and eating. So delicious! $60 supply fee due at first class.

Personal Enrichment

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Lakeside Room Instructor : Cooking Round the World

6 - 11 yrs

Chess Camp

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

12/26-12/28 Wed-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm

$253/3

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This camp is a great opportunity to learn how to play chess or to continue chess education. Camp includes chess instruction, tournament games, as well as outdoor activities. All equipment is provided. Lessons are presented in an easy-to-follow way and are offered to all levels: beginners, intermediate, and advanced. All

scholarships available for residents and non-residents

participants will receive trophies at the end of camp.

of all ages. To apply, review the eligibility guidelines

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Club Room

and fill out an application form at

Instructor : Jeff Pernik

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Scholarships Available!

Our programs have a place for everyone, with

www.communityarts.org or www.walnutcreekrec.org.

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

12/26-12/28 Wed-Fri 1:00pm-4:00pm

$123/3

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calendar CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ARTS EXHIBITIONS, EVENTS & PERFORMANCES

STEM 6 - 11 yrs

Through July 27

NEW | Little Wilderness Medicine Camp

Fumiyo Student Art Show

Join Little Medical School and discover the exciting world of

Shadelands Art Center

Wilderness Medicine! Explore STEM concepts and gain valuable outdoor skills through interactive role-playing, crafts, and games.

Learn weather exposure emergencies, snakebites, and more! Each participant will receive a variety of projects. $25 supply fee due at first class.

Through August 1

Glass Artist Student Group Show Shadelands Art Center Through September 1

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Club Room

Student Pastels Group Show

Instructor : Little Med School

City Hall 3rd Floor

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

12/26-12/28 Wed-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm $188/3

7619

August 1 – November 1

Jeka Lambert Student Handmade Books Exhibit Shadelands Art Center

7- 1 2 y r s

August 17 – October 17

NEW | 3D Printing

Japanese Exchange Students Show

Join us for an enriching fun workshop to understand the basics of

Shadelands Art Center

3d printing. This course will teach you the basics of 3D modeling and printing, converting images to 3D models, and critical basic concepts. The course will uncover the core processes behind 3D printing and reveal one of the most powerful capabilities of the 3D

August 1 – November 1

Katie Korotzer Paintings City Hall 2nd Floor

printing revolution – that it’s accessible to anyone. $45 supply fee

November 28 – March 28

due at class.

Pamela Howett Paintings Show

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Club Room

City Hall 2nd Floor

Instructor : Silicon Valley 4 U DATES

DAY

TIME

Tuesday, November 6 FEE/SESSIONS CR#

11/19-11/21 Mon-Wed 9:00am-12:00pm $228/3

7660

Fall Performance Jam – 6:30-7:30pm Shadelands Dance Studio Friday, November 30 – December 2

7 - 15 yrs

Handcrafted Holiday Art Sale

NEW | Create, Build and Code Robotics

Shadelands Art Center

Offering the tools to inspire the problem solvers of tomorrow. Kids

Tuesday, December 4

jump into robotics, programming logic, and structural design with

Fall Orchestra Concert – 7:00 – 9:00pm

VEX. Kids learn to write programs, use them, test them. Students

Shadelands Auditorium

build a strong foundation of coding and robotics skills for their tech future. Kids are taught engineering basics with an emphasis

Friday, December 7

on exploration and trial and error field testing. The supply fee

Winter Ballet Gala - 7:30 – 9:00

includes a mini robotics kit. A fun, enriching class in which kids are

Del Valle Theater

tinkering and creating programs. $45 supply fee due at class.

Saturday, December 8 Location : Heather Farm Community Center Club Room

Winter Ballet Gala - 2:00 – 3:30pm

Instructor : Silicon Valley 4 U

Del Valle Theater

DATES

DAY

TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

11/19-11/21 Mon-Wed 1:00pm-4:00pm $228/3

7661

Sunday, December 9

Fall Jazz & Flock of Flutes Concert – 3:00-4:30pm Shadelands Auditorium

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Community Arts Foundation

President’s Message On behalf of the Board of the Community Arts Foundation I want to express our sincere thanks to each and every person who made a donation during our 2017 – 2018 fiscal year.

We have much to celebrate, as it has been an amazing year of accomplishments. We started the last summer with a new name, new logo (thanks to an alum of the community arts program, who donated his time – Henry Cowdery), a new look and new website (thank you Board member Rob Stankus).

In September, we launched the Donor Circle Campaign in hopes of providing even more scholarships. Thanks to members of our Donor Circle as well as community members who donated to the “Be at the Heart of Art” year-end campaign and our June “Send a Child to Camp” initiative, we have achieved our goal of providing more scholarships this year… over $75,000, which is $24,000 more scholarships than any other year since 2008.

This amazing accomplishment is possible because of all of our donors… from the person who puts a dollar in the donation box at Shadelands as they register for a class to those who are members of the Donor Circle!

Many in Walnut Creek don’t understand that there are individuals and families in our community who are just getting by each month, barely making rent or putting food on the table. They couldn’t participate in classes through Center for Community Arts without the scholarship support provided by the Foundation.

Thanks to all of our donors for helping the Community Arts Foundation provide “Arts For All.”

Glynnis E. Cowdery President

The following businesses helped support the work of the Foundation through in-kind donations: Batsu/Maru Jewelry, Bedford Gallery, Buon Vino Inc., Canvas and Cabernet, Center for Community Arts, Changes Salon, Cheesecake Factory, Five Little Monkeys, Lesher Center for the Arts, Love + Chocolate, Peet’s Coffee, Robert Anthony Design.

The Lyric, Walnut Creek Magazine, Wilma Lott Catering

Community Arts Foundation Board Members Glynnis Cowdery, President, Rob Stankus, Vice President, Yama Jamili, Treasurer, Linda VanderJagt, Secretary Directors; Sandra Jacobsen, Vanessa Klein, Paola Meta, Doug Rowe, Michael Weiner

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Community Arts Foundation

Thank you to our 2017-2018 Donor Circle Members

Founders Circle ($5000 or more) Quest Foundation Glynnis and John Cowdery Michael and Denise Weiner Patrons Circle ($3000 to $4999) Bank of the West Michael Bodson Creative Circle ($1000 to $1999) Laura and Raymond Depole F&M Bank Mary Leigh Miller Ben and Constance Nie Doug Rowe Nancy Scott Sharon Simpson Cindy and Tom Silva David and Linda VanderJagt Walnut Creek Civic Pride Foundation

Artist Circle ($500 to $999) Lou and Andrea Baldacci Carol and Ken Fowler Clay Arts Guild Barry and Nikita Gordon Brian Hirahara Lynn Holye Natalie Inouye Sandra and Robert Jacobsen John Keller Ernie and Carole Leopold Paola Meta and Jeremy Fanucchi Stephen Raymond

Maker Circle ($250 to $499) Fritz Brunner Rich and Sue Carlston Phyllis and Harvey Ceaser Jane and Roger Emanuel Loella and Ralph Haskew Howard Jarrell Joshua Madieros Gary and Jean Pokorny Olga Jane Rotermund Greg and Lorraine Souder Robert and Karen Stankus

This list is current as of 6/30/18. For more information about Donor Circles, visit our website at www.CommArtsFoundation.org

Special thanks to Michael Bodson for underwriting the donor event.

A Thank You Event was held for members of the Donor Circle on Thursday evening, June 14 at the rooftop terrace of The Lyric in downtown Walnut Creek. Spectacular views of the city, wine by Buon Vino, appetizers by Wilma Lott Catering, music by Jon Mendle and honored guests who helped the Foundation provide “Arts for All” made for a very enjoyable evening. www.CommArtsFoundation.org | (925)939-2787

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ADULT

Ceramics & Sculpture

Instructor : Ann Henderson

A dult

Ceramics

DATES DAY TIME

9/13-11/15 Thu

Learn to wheel throw or hand-build basic ceramic forms.

Decorating, glazing and firing techniques will be covered.

Emphasis on developing a personal sense of form using sound

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

1:00pm-4:00pm $213/10

7279

Instructor : Kristin Landowski

fundamental skills. Prerequisites: For all Int/Adv classes student

DATES DAY TIME

must be able to center and throw a simple cylinder and bowl form.

9/13-11/15 Thu

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

7:00pm-10:00pm $213/10

7272

Note: It is highly recommended that all beginning students attend first class.

Ceramics (Beg-Adv)

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio E

Instructor : Takemi Tsuruta

Ceramics (Beg/Int)

DATES DAY TIME

Instructor : Nadia Tarzi-Saccardi DATES DAY TIME

9/14-11/16 Fri

7268

Instructor : James Newton DATES DAY TIME

No class 11/12

9/8-11/17 Sat Instructor : Chris Fortin

9/12-11/14 Wed

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9:00am-12:00pm $213/10

7361

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

7276

Ceramics (Int/Adv) Instructor : Bruno Kark

Instructor : Takemi Tsuruta

9/12-11/14 Wed

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

No class 10/6

9:00am-12:00pm $213/10

DATES DAY TIME

7273

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-11/5 Mon 9:00am-12:00pm $198/9

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

7:00pm-10:00pm $213/10

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

7:00pm-10:00pm $213/10

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DATES DAY TIME

9/11-11/6 Tue

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

7:00pm-10:00pm $213/9

7271

ADULT A dult

A dult

Alternative Firing Techniques (Int/Adv) Exploration of sagger, raku, sawdust, and small experimental pit

Playful Exploration of Hand Building Techniques (Beg-Adv)

firings. Decorating and forming techniques for each process will

Enjoy a playful exploration of the wonders of clay as you learn

be covered, including both hand building and wheel throwing

to create with pinching, coiling, sculpting, soft slab and firm slab

techniques. Also included is a historical reference to Native

techniques. A variety of techniques for texturing clay (including

American and Mexican pottery. Prerequisite: One quarter of

making your own texture stamps) will be explored. Throughout the

ceramics.

course, you will develop an understanding of which clay bodies and glazes are best suited for each type of project.

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio E Instructor : Lesley Jensen DATES DAY TIME

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio E FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-11/5 Mon 7:00pm-10:00pm $198/9

7367

Instructor : Ellen Sachtschale DATES DAY TIME

9/13-11/15 Thu

No class 11/12

A dult

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9:00am-12:00pm $213/10

7274

A dult

Extruded Clay Forms (Beg-Adv)

Pottery Making for Raku (Beg-Adv)

The extruder is the underused and often forgotten tool in the studio. Learn to use the extruder to make forms to shape and mold into a variety of objects: cup sets, teapots, planters, baskets, boxes and more. Some clay and hand building knowledge is helpful but even beginners can learn and create with the extruder. Students will be able to make their own unique extruder die in class.

Glazing, firing, studio etiquette and ancillary materials will be covered in the classes. No wheel work will be taught.

Raku is a low-firing process. Preheated ware is put into a hot kiln with tongs, then withdrawn and usually heavily smoked. Students will focus on hand-built and wheel-thrown forms and techniques that work well with the raku firing process; glaze demos on proper application, use of resists and terra sigillata will be covered. Note: Students participate in firing process and must be physically able to pull their own work from kiln. It is advisable that students provide their own gloves and tongs. No registration permitted

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio E

after second class. Prerequisite: 1 quarter of ceramics. No clay

Instructor : Kathleen Jensen

beginners. Clay must be purchased in class; tools may also be

DATES DAY TIME

9/12-11/14 Wed

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

4:00pm-7:00pm $213/10

7374

purchased in class.

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio E Instructor : James Newton DATES DAY TIME

A dult

9/14-11/16 Fri

Intro to Sculpture Learn the process of working with clay and constructing sculpted ceramic objects from functional to figurative. Investigate broad artistic concepts like abstraction, representation, form and/or narrative through building demonstrations, image presentations and our own explorations in the studio. Techniques include pinch, slab, coil and solid hand-building methods. Surface texture and treatments both ceramic and nontraditional also addressed. No wheel work will be taught.

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9:00am-12:00pm $275/10

7278

A dult

Slab Construction Techniques (Int/Adv) This class will be moving from tiles and the wall to exploring slab construction methods. We will utilize techniques for working with clay at different stages from soft slabs through the firmer consistency of leather hard clay. Construction of traditional forms for functional objects will be demonstrated, as well as methods

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio E

for creating sculpture, and how to choose and apply appropriate

Instructor : Chris Fortin

surface decoration. The use of press molds, various support

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

systems and the extruder will be included.

9/11-11/13 Tue

9:00am-12:00pm $213/10

7267

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio E

9/11-11/13 Tue

1:00pm-4:00pm $213/10

7277

Instructor : Ed Blackburn DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/9-11/11 Sun 10:00am-1:00pm $213/10

7275

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Adult A dult

A dult

Lenny Dowhie Master Potter Series: “A Day with Lenny”

Open Studio Ceramics

Come learn with Professor Emeritus Lenny Dowhie, University of

studio time for currently enrolled ceramics and sculpture students

South Indiana, during a one-day workshop. During the morning

(workshops not eligible) to enhance and share skills and knowledge.

session watch and help Professor Dowhie create his signature

Hours may be adjusted at City’s discretion. Studio is closed on all

tea pot forms using cast slip slabs and other random clay parts.

legal city holidays. Check current Open Studio hours posted in the

He will show students how using casting slip for slab work

studio. No instruction is provided. Student must purchase clay in

differs from simply rolling out slabs or coiling clay and will show

the studio and provide own tools. Glazes, firing and use of studio

his techniques for transferring images and patterns onto clay.

equipment are included in the fee. Clay Arts Guild members qualify

Following a short slide lecture after lunch, Lenny will provide

for discounted open studio fee and other benefits. Studio use is

information detailing how students can create their own images

strictly for non-commercial learning purposes. No open studio on

using silk screens, under-glazes and China paints. He will provide

Thursdays. Students must call to enroll.

Open Studio provides up to 30 hours per week of supervised

handouts and references that will enable students to create their own decals, transfers and mono-types on clay. Lunch will be provided.

Location : Center for Community Arts FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10/6

$45, $79, $89/1

10:00am-5:00pm

DATES DAY TIME

FEE CR#

9/8-11/17

$100, $162

Variable Variable

7280

No class 10/6, 11/12

DATES DAY TIME

Sat

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio E

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A dult

Sodium Vapor (Int/Adv)

A dult

Make work fitted for sodium-based kiln firings, with an emphasis on

Maker Series: Cups to Coffee

wheel-thrown and hand-built vases, lidded vessels, cups, pitchers.

Learn to make your own coffee cup and/or mug, and then get a free cup of coffee at the Coffee Shop in Downtown Walnut Creek!

Students will use the coiling and slab-construction method to

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio E Instructor : Nadia Tarzi-Saccardi

hand-build a personal coffee cup/mug at Walnut Creek’s Clay

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Arts Studio in Civic Park. Two weeks after the creative process of

9/10-11/5 Mon 1:00pm-4:00pm $264/9

making a mug (and choosing a glazed finish), you will meet at the

No class 11/12

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Coffee Shop on 12/16 and get a free pour over and learn about the A dult

art of coffee.

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio E

Saturday Night Open Studio Ceramics

Instructor : Ellen Sachtschale

Provides 30 hours of supervised studio time for students enrolled

DATES DAY TIME

12/2-12/16 Sun

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

8:30am-10:00am $93/2

7365

No class 12/9

in regular classes to enhance throwing and hand-building skills.

No instruction is provided. Students must purchase clay in the studio during regular classes, and provide own tools. Use of studio equipment is included in the fee. Studio is strictly for noncommercials learning purposes. Students must call to enroll.

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio E

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DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/8-11/17

$30, $50/10

Sat

7:00pm-10:00pm

No class 10/6

Studio use is for instruction and other learning. Work produced or fired in the Community Arts Ceramics Studio may not be sold except through the Clay Arts Guild and Center for Community Arts.

No work produced outside of classes or open studio will be fired.

Class and workshop fees include firing. Clay must be purchased in class. Tools and tool kits may be purchased in the studio. Wheel

scholarships available for residents and non-residents

chair accessible electric potter’s wheel available.

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Scholarships Available!

Our programs have a place for everyone, with of all ages. To apply, review the eligibility guidelines and fill out an application form at

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NEW | Asian Appetizers Varieties of delicious morsels are made with an Asian flair. Easy, simple, and attractive are combined to create these cocktail hors d’oeuvres and finger food offerings. Ingredients and techniques of both worlds are infused in hands-on preparing one of a kind snacks, appetizers, and hors d’oeuvres such as Indian bread, crunchy noodles, Yakitori, prawn cakes with sweet chili sauce.

Bring sharp chef’s knife and cutting board. $15 supply fee due at first class.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Social Hall Kitchen Instructor : Chat Mingkwan DATES DAY TIME

12/5

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Wed 6:30pm-9:30pm $57/1

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Holiday Sushi

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Burmese Cuisine

Discover the secret to slicing fresh fish and shaping it into bite-size

Myanmar (Burma) has been a mystery for quite sometimes but its cuisine is not that elusive. Burmese cuisine is very unique with its own characteristics that stir interests in the U.S. culinary scene.

Learn to cook popular Burmese dishes in this hands-on class and prepare delicious dishes, such as laphet salad, hot and sour fish soup, curried noodles, and pea fritters. $15 supply fee due at class.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Social Hall Kitchen

10/17

7489

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popular rolls such as California, Philadelphia, cucumber and spicy.

Please bring the following to class: pointed-tip chef’s knife, large cutting board, bamboo mat, cloth hand towel, non- alcoholic beverage, and a large to-go box. $15 supply fee due at class.

DATES DAY TIME

11/7

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Wed 6:30pm-9:30pm $57/1

7488

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Holiday Dim Sum

Home Cheese Making

Dim Sum means “a little bit of heart,” and these little savories and sweets gladden the heart and palate. Dim Sum can be served as an elegant and fun light appetizer, light lunch, snack or as a special treat. We will learn to use a variety of ingredients and seasonings to create popular items and learn techniques of filling and wrapping delicious popular Asian snacks such as pork and shrimp dumplings, BBQ pork buns, Chinese broccoli, and sesame seed balls. Bring your sharp chef’s knife or cleaver, cutting board, apron, hand towel, non-alcoholic beverage, and a to-go box. $15 supply fee due at first class.

fantastic feta, as well as the mysterious Crottin! In addition to learning everything you’ll need to know to make yummy cheeses in your own kitchen, you’ll have the opportunity to sample other scrumptious farm creations such as beet kavaas whey crackers.

You’ll experiment with unique chevre flavorings from savory to sweet. You’ll take home culture and rennet for making your own cheese as well as sample cheeses we’ve made. $10 supply fee due at class.

Instructor : Jeannie Mckenzie

Instructor : Chat Mingkwan FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Tue 6:30pm-9:30pm $57/1

Learn the great mysteries of making awesome chevre and

Location : Civic Park Community Center Social Hall Kitchen

Location : Civic Park Community Center Social Hall Kitchen

11/13

fun creating your own delicious and healthy dinners of nigiri and

Instructor : Chat Mingkwan FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Wed 6:30pm-9:30pm $57/1

DATES DAY TIME

sushi rice, wrap it and roll it into traditional and trendy rolls. Have

Location : Civic Park Community Center Social Hall Kitchen

Instructor : Chat Mingkwan DATES DAY TIME

offerings for sushi and nigiri. You’ll convert plain rice into flavorful

7484

DATES DAY TIME

11/17

Sat

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10:00am-1:00pm $88/1

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NEW | Peruvian International Kitchen: Surf and Turf Hands-on class with historical overview. Class consists of two entrees. Salmon in black butter and capers accompanied with potatoes a la creme. Sirloin in black pepper sauce served with pea studded rice. Dessert is classic key lime pie. $17 supply fee due at class.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Social Hall Kitchen Instructor : Nora Frazier DATES DAY TIME

11/8

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm $58/1

7498

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Thai Cooking Series Recently returned from Thailand with new trends and his cookbook “Easy Thai” Chat invites you to get into Thai with this four-week intensive Thai cooking series. Learn Thai culinary philosophy and recognize Thai tastes and flavors by hands-on preparation of a five-dish Thai meal each night. We’ll use herbs and spices such as galangal and kaffir lime that are unique to Thai cuisine and

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transform fresh ingredients into delicious dishes. $55 supply fee

Peruvian Cuisine and Beyond

due at first class.

Hands-on class with historical overview. The appetizer is Dungeness Crab Parmesan au Gratin. Your entree will be Pork

Location : Civic Park Community Center Social Hall Kitchen

Adobo with wine served with glazed yams. Dessert is a decadent

Instructor : Chat Mingkwan

Cognac Tres Leches. $17 supply fee due at class.

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/11-10/2 Tue 6:30pm-9:30pm $163/4

Location : Civic Park Community Center Social Hall Kitchen

7487

Instructor : Nora Frazier DATES DAY TIME

9/14

Fri

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

6:30pm-9:30pm $58/1

7495

21 yrs & up

NEW | Bubbles and Bites Nothing says celebration better than a glass of sparkling wine.

However, there’s more to that glass of bubbles than it might seem.

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NEW | Peruvian Happy Cocktail Hour Appetizers

Come explore a selection of sparkling wines and discover what

Hands-on class with historical overview focusing on appetizers.

Even more importantly, discover how these wines fit in at your

You will learn how to buy, cook and store the versatile yucca

celebrations and on your dinner table as we pair them with hors

and make fried yucca sticks with Aji Amarillo sauce. Make tuna

d’oeuvres perfect for the holidays. $20 supply fee due at class.

makes them each unique. We’ll discuss their history, winemaking, and how that contributes to the flavors you taste in the glass.

tartar with avocado and crostini. Shrimp Parmesan au Gratin with Tabasco, Pisco and lemon juice. Something tangy and delicious to complete class is Pisco and coconut tart. For more information go

Instructor : Nicole Ruiz Hudson, Certified Sommelier

to http://norafrazier.wix.com/peruviancuisine. $17 supply fee due

DATES DAY TIME

at class.

11/15

Location : Civic Park Community Center Social Hall Kitchen Instructor : Nora Frazier DATES DAY TIME

10/18

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FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm $58/1

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FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Thu 6:00pm-9:00pm $53/1

7573

Adult

Dance

21 yrs & up

Tapas and Spanish Wines There’s no better recipe for a great evening than sharing a few simple tapas and bottles of wine shared with friends. Over the course of the evening we’ll put together a few small plates such as Tortilla Española and a smoky take on Gambas al Ajillo (shrimp in garlic), paired alongside classic Spanish wines. As we move through the pairings, we’ll learn a bit about the wines in our glass. $20 supply fee due at class.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Social Hall Kitchen Instructor : Nicole Ruiz Hudson, Certified Sommelier DATES DAY TIME

10/11

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Thu 6:00pm-9:00pm $53/1

7572

21 yrs & up

Wine Analysis: A Journey through a Glass of Wine Class identifies three types of wine tasters explaining how you can determine what category of taster you are. Learn to identify and describe seven major components of wine by tasting five

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All About Social Ballroom, Swing and Hot Latin Salsa

specific wines that exemplify each component. Learn the link

Have a great time and learn swing, foxtrot, jitterbug, cha-cha,

between aroma and flavor. Be exposed to wine aroma’s having an

waltz, hot Latin salsa, mambo, tango and much more. Easy,

opportunity to test your olfactory skills. Learn technique for tasting

smooth-flowing combinations and a great method of teaching will

a glass of wine, serving wine at proper temperatures, proper

make you feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor and

wine storage and importance of using correct wine glass. Class is

prepare you for any dance party or wedding. We change partners

appropriate for both novice and intermediate wine connoisseurs.

so you can meet new friends. Singles and couples are welcome.

Please do not wear perfume or cologne to the workshop. $5.00 supply fee due at class.

Instructor : Anna Magid

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Club Room

DATES DAY TIME

Instructor : Robert Becker, Certified Sommelier DATES DAY TIME

Location : Civic Park Community Center Social Hall

9/24-10/29 Mon

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

7:00pm-7:55pm $102/6

7471

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/15

Sat 2:00pm-4:30pm $48/1

6891

10/6

Sat 2:00pm-4:30pm $48/1

6892

11/10

Sat 2:00pm-4:30pm $48/1

6893

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Argentine Tango – All Levels Argentine Tango is very popular in the Bay Area, one of the most developed and dedicated tango communities in the world.

Learning Tango will open your possibilities for social connections not only locally, but also worldwide. Learn fundamentals, technique, rhythm and musicality while gaining movement awareness and the satisfaction of being able to dance the most challenging of all dances. Dances will reflect the interest and ability

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of the class. Please wear leather-soled shoes.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Social Hall Instructor : Marcelo Solis DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10/18-11/8 Thu

8:30pm-9:30pm $43/4

6905

11/15-12/13 Thu

8:30pm-9:30pm

6906

$43/4

No class 11/22

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Ballet

Line Dance (Beg/Easy Int)

Come experience the joy and beauty of ballet with us. In this class,

Dances taught will be a mixture of beginner to intermediate

we will be working on proper body alignment and ballet technique

dances, depending on the level of participants. One new dance

as we build our dance foundation and learn new choreography.

will be taught each week with reviews of all others taught. Open

We will be at the barre, center, traveling across the floor, stretching

dancing for warm up. Step sheets provided for all dances taught.

and strengthening. Mixed levels are welcome. Non-competitive,

Dancers should wear comfortable shoes with suede or leather

positive, fun atmosphere! Wear ballet slippers and comfortable,

soles.

fitted clothes you can move freely in.

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Lakeside Room

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio D

Instructor : Alice Marez

Instructor : Jennifer O’Neill

DATES DAY TIME

DATES DAY TIME

9/15-11/17 Sat

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10:15am-11:30am $117/9

7211

No class 10/6

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/11-10/23 Tue

1:30pm-3:00pm $59/7

7624

11/6-12/11 Tue

1:30pm-3:00pm $43/5

7715

No class 11/20

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Contemporary Ballet

Line Dance

Classical ballet technique will be introduced to the adult learner

The beginning/easy intermediate class is an energetic class with

in a way that breaks the bounds of a traditional ballet setting.

many returning dancers. It is designed for both the beginning

Come join us in learning ballet technique with other adults while

line dancer and those with some line dance experience. Learn

integrating contemporary dance with the traditional form.

to line dance and review dances being taught in the area. New dancers are welcome. The first part of the class will be devoted

Location : Center for Community Arts Rehearsal Room

to introductory dances. Dances taught will reflect the interest and

Instructor : Vanessa Freeman DATES DAY TIME

9/12-11/14 Wed

ability of the class. Open dance from 5:00-5:30pm, lessons begin FEE/SESSIONS CR#

7:00pm-8:00pm $111/10

7208

at 5:30pm. Intermediate class is for the improving and experienced dancer who wants to learn newer dances and review the classics.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Social Hall

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Instructor : John Trentacosti

Jazz Dance and explore a variety of Jazz styles and music in this fun,

Beg/Easy Int DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Broadway Jazz to Jazz funk! Mixed levels welcome. Attire: jazz

9/12-10/17

Wed 5:00pm-7:00pm

$57/6

7376

shoes, comfortable dance/workout clothes.

10/24-12/12 Wed 5:00pm-7:00pm

$57/6

7377

upbeat class. Leap, turn and jump as we learn everything from

No class 11/7, 11/21

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio D Instructor : Jennifer O’Neill DATES DAY TIME

Intermediate FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-11/5 Mon 7:30pm-8:45pm $103/9

7198

DATES DAY TIME

7:00pm-9:00pm $57/6

7378

10/24-12/12 Wed

7:00pm-9:00pm

7379

No class 11/7, 11/21

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9/12-10/17 Wed

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Mindful Movement and Dance

Tahitian Dance & Drumming

Imagine moving to all types of music in ways that feel good

These classes offer various Tahitian dance styles from the oteas

and natural to your body. Imagine being free to dance solo or

(dances to percussion), aparimas, to ahuro’as (story telling dances)

with others, with no right or wrong way to move your feet. This

and drumming/music technique for men and women. Student

series draws from dynamic, ecstatic, expressive and meditative

should be in fairly fit health without any major health issues.

practices that connect us back to our natural rhythms and our love for music. Let’s move and feel into our bodies, and notice what happens! Let’s create a community of mindful movers and conscious dancers. Barefoot or dance shoes welcome.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Lounge Instructor : Rey Aguilar

Location : Tice Valley Gym Exercise Room

DATES DAY TIME

Instructor : Kamla Sufi DATES DAY TIME

Tahitian Drumming/Music

9/15-11/3 Sat FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/13-10/11 Thu

7:30pm-8:45pm $78/5

7803

10/18-11/15 Thu

7:30pm-8:45pm

7816

$78/5

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9:30am-10:30am $70/6

7306

No class 10/6, 10/20

Tahitian Ahuro’a Women Location : Civic Park Community Center Assembly Hall

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Instructor : Lisa Aguilar

Tap

DATES DAY TIME

In our Beginning Tap, students will be introduced to the classic

9/19-11/28 Wed

moves including flaps, shuffles, heel drops, and more. In the Intermediate Tap, advanced moves such as Shim Sham, toe

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

6:30pm-7:30pm $73/8

stands, and time steps will be taught. Students will learn across-

Tahitian I Women and Men (Beg)

the-floor steps. A variety of fun, up-tempo music will be offered.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Assembly Hall

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio D

Instructor : Lisa Aguilar

Instructor : Cyndi Wright

DATES DAY TIME

9/19-11/28 Wed Beginning

7308

No class 10/3, 10/31, 11/14

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

7:30pm-8:30pm $73/8

7309

No class 10/3, 10/31, 11/14

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/14-11/16 Fri

$111/10

5:30pm-6:30pm

7209

Tahitian II Women and Men (Int)* & (Adv)* Location : Civic Park Community Center Assembly Hall

Intermediate

Instructor : Lisa Aguilar

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

DATES DAY TIME

9/14-11/16 Fri

$111/10

9/19-11/21 Wed

6:30pm-7:30pm

7210

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

8:30pm-10:00pm $73/8

7310

No class 10/3, 10/31, 11/14

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Urban Funk Designed for adults, this class of urban funk combines the styles of jazz, hip hop, and breaking in a funky upbeat setting.

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Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio D Instructor : Vanessa Freeman DATES DAY TIME

9/13-11/15 Thu

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

7:00pm-8:00pm $111/10

7242

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Decorative & Fiber Arts

14 yrs & up

Crochet 101 Bring your current project to the open studio and work in the company of other artists who are as passionate about knitting and crocheting as you are. Get one-on-one help to overcome

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roadblocks in completing your project, as well as help in

Basics and Beyond Rug Weaving

interpreting patterns. No knitting or crocheting lessons will be

First-time weavers welcome. Create your first rug on pre-warped floor looms allowing beginners to focus on design and color play.

Advanced weavers will continue exploring patterns and color. $20

Location : Center for Community Arts Heather Farm Studio H Instructor : Alexandra Milukhin

9/12-11/14 Wed

recommended if you’ve never taken lessons before. $20 supply fee due at first class.

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 3

supply fee due at first class.

DATES DAY TIME

given during the open studio. Crochet 101 or Knitting 101 is

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

6:00pm-9:00pm $215/8

7114

Instructor : Pattee Court DATES DAY TIME

9/15-11/10 Sat

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9:00am-10:30am $152/8

7117

No class 10/20

No class 10/31,11/7

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Mixed Level Weaving

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Beginning Quilting Part I

Beginners learn the basics of weaving while using our floor looms.

Students explore pattern, color and texture through the creation

In this class, students will learn many techniques of piecing together a quilt. We will talk about terminology and discuss fabrics while learning to properly cut fabric, and accurately piece and assemble the quilt top. You will learn the basics of everything a beginning quilter needs to complete your first quilt top. Materials list at www.communityarts.org/materials.

of a sampler. Weaving terms, project planning, warping technique and basic weave structures are covered. Perfect for beginners.

Great for those wanting to feel more secure with warping and project planning. Continuing students may explore a variety of weave structures, working at their own pace. Teens welcome.

Materials list online at www.communityarts.org/materials. $25

Location : Center for Community Arts Heather Farm Studio H

supply fee for beginners/$5 for continuing students due at first

Instructor : Laurie Biundo

class.

DATES DAY TIME

9/15-10/6 Sat

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10:00am-1:00pm $145/4

7112

Location : Center for Community Arts Heather Farm Studio H Instructor : Reba Siero DATES DAY TIME

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Beginning Quilting Part II This class is for people who have either taken the Beginning Quilting Part I class or have started making quilts but want to learn the tips and tricks to aid in their success. Learn techniques that will help you get to the next level in your quilting journey.

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/18-11/13 Tue

2:00pm-5:00pm $232/9

7338

9/18-11/13 Tue

6:00pm-9:00pm $232/9

7339

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Beyond Hex: Small Handled Basket Explore flexible sturdy open weave hex technique in colorful

Location : Center for Community Arts Heather Farm Studio H

cane. This small basket has one handle for hanging on the wall.

Instructor : Laurie Biundo

Hexagonal structure can be manipulated into many shapes and

DATES DAY TIME

10/20-11/10 Sat

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10:00am-1:00pm $145/4

7113

over woven in more cane or materials of your choice to create stunning sculptures or functional baskets. Materials list online at www.communityarts.org/materials. Bring $25 supply fee and a bag lunch.

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex A Instructor : Barbara Shapiro DATES DAY TIME

10/7

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Sun 9:30am-4:00pm $79/1

7699

Adult 14 yrs & up

Open Studio Knitting and Crocheting Bring your current project to the open studio and work in the company of other artists who are as passionate about knitting and

Digital Media & Photography

crocheting as you are. Get one-on-one help to overcome roadblocks in completing your project, as well as help in interpreting patterns.

No knitting or crocheting lessons will be given during the open studio. Crochet 101 or Knitting 101 is recommended if you’ve never taken lessons before.

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 3 Instructor : Pattee Court DATES DAY TIME

9/15-11/10 Sat

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10:30am-12:00pm $81/8

7116

No class 10/20

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Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving Workshop I The rigid heddle loom is a very portable, inexpensive and elegantly simple tool for weaving. The Cricket Loom is a small rigid heddle loom that is ideal for knitters who want to use up leftover yarns, for spinners with yarn to spare and for those just wanting to give

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weaving a try. Learn how to warp using the direct warping peg

Digital Photography 101

method and to weave a scarf using a variety of yarns. Returning

Beginners and enthusiasts with find the course practical and

students are encouraged. Bring a lunch. Materials list online at

inspirational. This is a comprehensive review and exploration

www.communityarts.org/materials. Bring your own yarn or pay a

using a digital camera to see and describe people places and

supply fee of $15. Loom may be rented for $5 or bring your own.

events. Lenses, light, exposure, f-stop, ISO, composition, and

Location : Center for Community Arts Heather Farm Studio H Instructor : Reba Siero DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/9-9/16 Sun 9:30am-1:00pm $79/2

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Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving Workshop II Not only is the rigid heddle loom very portable and easy to use, it is very versatile. Think of the many beautiful indigenous pattern

camera controls are explained and used. Students execute weekly assignments then share with the class. Great class to start with or for a refresher course.

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex C Instructor : Conrad Johnson DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/11-11/13 Tue 8:30am-10:30am

$200/10

7071

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weavings of Latin American and Southeast Asia, which are made

Intermediate-Advanced Photography

on looms similar to the rigid heddle loom. We will explore a range

For the serious enthusiast. We will cover the finer points of getting

of lace and patterned weaves, using pick up sticks. Returning

dramatic images with emotional content. Assignments are more

students are encouraged.Bring your own yarn or pay supply fee of

challenging and will encourage developing a personal vision.

$15. A loom may be rented for $15 for the two days and the week in between, or bring your own warped rigid heddle loom. Materials list online at www.communityarts.org/ materials.

Location : Center for Community Arts Heather Farm Studio H Instructor : Reba Siero DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10/28, 11/4 Sun

$79/2

9:30am-1:00pm

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex C Instructor : Conrad Johnson DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/11-11/13 Tue 10:30am-12:30pm

$200/10

7072

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Conrad Johnson

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Photoshop for Photographers

The Photograph as a Fine Art Print

This class will concentrate on those Photoshop features needed to

Take your images off the screen and into the printed form! This

edit digital images including resizing and cropping, understanding

course will focus on building a body of work in the form of printed

layers, image adjustments, using levels and curves, hue/saturation,

photographs and will cover best practices in shooting, editing,

color balance, black and white conversion, how to use the

preparing images for print, and archival storage methods. The

select and image editing tools to work on photographs, and the

class will utilize the Epson Stylus Pro, an inkjet printer capable of

importance of proper color management. Laptop computer with

delivering stunning professional quality prints on media up to 24

Photoshop installed highly recommended. Assignments allow

inches wide by any desired length. Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop

students to practice the tools and techniques learned in class.

and/or Lightroom highly recommended.

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 2

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex C

Instructor : Tom Crews

Instructor : Brian Shapiro

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

DATES DAY TIME

9/13-11/1

$180/8

9/10-11/5 Mo

Thu

6:30pm-9:00pm

7078

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FEE/SESSIONS CR#

7:00pm-9:00pm $211/9

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Take Control of Your Digital Camera

Autumn Magic at Point Reyes

Students will learn a clear and understandable approach to

Experience the magic of autumn light at one of Point Reyes’ amazing

composing great photographs by subject placement, proper

beaches. This field workshop includes a short lecture on composition

framing, and selecting a point of view. We will explain camera

and exposure before you start transforming ‘Wow!’ moments into

functions, transferring files, and image file management,

creative expressions of your personal vision in afternoon and sunset

investigate the creative aspects of digital photography, and discuss

light. We’ll discuss more locations and offer resources for continued

the importance of obtaining correct exposure. Photographic

learning. We will walk 1-2 miles carrying our camera gear, water and

assignments and a field trip will allow the student to practice the

snacks. Students should meet at Shadelands for a 1:00pm group

tools and techniques learned in class. NOTE: Field Trip 11/10,

departure to Point Reyes. More info to follow with registration.

11:00am-1:00pm

NOTE: 2-hour return trip is additional to the end time listed here.

Optional dinner at a Point Reyes Station restaurant afterwards.

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 2

Materials list online at www.communityarts.org/materials.

Instructor : Tom Crews DATES DAY TIME

10/3-11/14 Wed

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

7:00pm-9:00pm $172/7

7076

Location : Center for Community Arts Instructor : Susan E. Reynolds DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

11/4-11/4 Sun 1:00pm-7:30pm $91/1

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Adult

Dog & Pet Care

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Inside Your DSLR Camera Learn about all of the features of your Canon EOS Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera. We will cover all of the functions of the camera’s buttons, dials, and menus and how these features will help in improving your photography. Bring your camera, manual, and questions.

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Dog Obedience (Beg) Beginning Obedience is the foundation for all training goals. We teach you how to motivate your dog to want to learn the basics

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 2

of heel, sit, and down. We teach how to shape the “leave it” and

Instructor : Tom Crews

“come” commands, and the command “wait” to prevent your dog from bolting through doors. This is a critical step in developing a healthy bond and puts your dog on the road to a more meaningful

Canon DSLR DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/15

$57/1

Sat

10:00am-1:00pm

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life. The first class of the session is mandatory, and you come without your dog. Bring a copy of your dog’s vaccination records.

Suitable for dogs 4 months and older. $25 supply fee due at first class.

Nikon DSLR DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/22-9/22

$57/1

Sat

10:00am-1:00pm

7074

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Lakeside Room Instructor : Bonnie Brown-Cali DATES DAY TIME

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Photography Forum

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/11-10/16 Tue

7:15pm-8:00pm $136/6

7466

10/23-12/4 Tue

7:15pm-8:00pm $136/6

7468

No class 11/20

The mission of the Photography Forum is to encourage photographers at all levels to continue to study the art of photography, practice and produce new work, and to share ideas

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and experiences. Meets third Tuesday of each month (June

Help for Reactive Dogs

through May) to share images, critiques, technical developments,

Don’t let another walk with your dog feel like a disaster because

and hear guest speakers. Photographic field trips and workshops

of lunging and barking behaviors. Don’t seclude your dog in the

allow members to broaden their knowledge of photography. Field

backyard because his behavior in public is unmanageable. Come

trip expenses are the responsibility of participants. Attendance

and learn what makes your dog react and the steps you can take

at one meeting is free to enrolled Community Arts students.

to redirect that energy into more positive social behavior. Please

Enrollment is open throughout the year at a prorated fee.

do not bring your dog the first day of class. Please call instructor if your dog is overly reactive toward you or your family members.

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 1

Bring a copy of your dog’s vaccination records. Prerequisite: Basic

Instructor : Tom Crews DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/18-11/20 Variable 7:00pm-9:30pm

$45/3

7075

Obedience or instructor approval. Minimum age limit for handler is 18. $25 supply fee due at first class.

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Lakeside Room Instructor : Bonnie Brown-Cali DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/11-10/16 Tue

6:15pm-7:00pm $136/6

7464

10/23-12/4 Tue

6:15pm-7:00pm $136/6

7465

No class 11/20

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Prior to field or dog park use, all groups and individuals

with all the latest news, activities and fun on Facebook!

should call for updated conditions of all city fields and the

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Heather Farm Dog Park.

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Do-It-Yourself (DIY)

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Home Cheese Making Learn the great mysteries of making awesome chevre and fantastic feta, as well as the mysterious Crottin! In addition to learning everything you’ll need to know to make yummy cheeses in your own kitchen, you will sample other farm creations such as beet kavaas whey crackers. Experiment with unique chevre flavorings from savory to sweet. Take home culture and rennet for making your own cheese and sample cheeses we’ve made. $10 supply fee due at class.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Social Hall Kitchen Instructor : Jeannie Mckenzie DATES DAY TIME

11/17

Sat

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10:00am-1:00pm $88/1

7037

21 yrs & up

Homebrewing 101 Participants will learn the general process of making beer and take part in brewing and bottling a batch of homebrew from start to finish.

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NEW | Intro to Brush Calligraphy

The class will start with a short discussion about the techniques,

Learn the basics of brush marker calligraphy - including the

malt extract and bottle a second finished batch. Class participants

basic strokes, proper pen grip and the best tools to use. Learn

will gain a general understanding of the process and leave with

how to properly form each lowercase letter, review a traditional

information and resources to brew their own beer at home.

equipment and cost involved. We will then brew a batch of beer from

uppercase alphabet and be on your way to creating beautiful brush calligraphy works of art! Nice handwriting NOT needed. Students take home their own brush marker set and workbook. $25 supply

Location : Civic Park Community Center Conference Room Instructor : Chris Opela DATES DAY TIME

fee due at class.

9/15

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Club Room

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Sat 1:00pm-4:00pm $68/1

7181

Instructor : Joyce Gutierrez DATES DAY TIME

11/3

Sat

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10:00am-1:00pm $103/1

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Foundations of Acting

Backyard Chickens This class will introduce you to the fascinating world of backyard chickens and give you the information you need to get started with your own low-effort backyard flock. We’ll discuss life cycles, coop designs, breed selection, care and feeding for health and egg production, protection from predators and ways of integrating your chickens into your garden. We’ll give you information on where to purchase your chickens and feed and resources for

Drawing upon Stanislavsky, Ball, Chekhov, Bogart and others, this class introduces the fundamentals of acting. By the end students will be able to read scripts to their advantage, to play the stage in a way audiences enjoy, and to apply their bodies, voices and imaginations to the demands of particular scenes. Importantly, students will have committed themselves to the greater good of all involved. They will have learned to notice more, to listen more deeply, and to let themselves be affected by their partners. Students will perform

learning more.

monologues and short two-person scenes. They also will engage in

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Club Room

regular improvisations and exercises that promote bold choices and

Instructor : Jeannie Mckenzie

exciting theater. Appropriate for beginners and curious others.

DATES DAY TIME

10/13

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Sat 1:00pm-3:00pm $63/1

7036

Location : Center for Community Arts Dance Studio Instructor : Michael Dempsey DATES DAY TIME

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7:15pm-10:00pm $156/10

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Big Beautiful Blooms Gather every other week with Casey and be inspired by gorgeous bouquets of colorful blossoms and express yourself on substrates of stupendous size! Focus will be on acrylics. No oil please; clean room. Mixed media encouraged. Bravery celebrated. There will be informal “Kind Words & Sweet Treats” critiques throughout the session. Bring your art box and we will play.

Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 1 Instructor : Casey Rasmussen White DATES DAY TIME

9/21-11/2 Fri

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9:30am-12:30pm $111/4

7694

No class 9/28, 10/12, 10/26

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Hot August Nights Join us for an extensive workshop in big abstract florals! This will be a fun way to spend a couple late summer evenings!

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex A Instructor : Casey Rasmussen White DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

8/28-8/30

$103/3

Tue-Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm

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Make and Mingle Open Studio

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Let’s Draw

Join us for an evening of meeting new people and making

Want to start drawing or hone your skills? This two-day workshop

something fun. Our Make and Mingle Open Studio is a fun event

will give you the opportunity to have fun and draw!

for people with all levels of or no experience at all with art making!

We’ll have a teaching artist and all the materials ready for you

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex A

– just come ready to have fun! Register prior to the evening or

Instructor : Brittany Zagoria

pay by credit card on the night of the class. In collaboration with

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/4-9/5

$84/2

Tue/Wed 6:30pm-9:30pm

7009

Calicraft.

Location : Calicraft, 2700 Mitchell Dr, Walnut Creek Instructor : Erin Wheeler DATES DAY TIME

Scholarships Available!

Our programs have a place for everyone, with scholarships available for residents and non-residents

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/17

Mon 7:00pm-8:30pm $27/1

7057

10/15

Mon 7:00pm-8:30pm $27/1

7781

11/12

Mon

7782

7:00pm-8:30pm

$27/1

of all ages. To apply, review the eligibility guidelines and fill out an application form at www.communityarts.org or www.walnutcreekrec.org.

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Makers Series: How to Market Yourself as an Artist

Makers Series: Portfolio Review

We will explore the basics of how to market yourself as an artist.

Arts Curator Peter Foucault who has over thirteen years’

You will learn how to write a cohesive artists statement, create

experience as a professional artist after completing his MFA

a strong CV and bio, select images that best represent your

at the San Francisco Arts Institute, this course is designed to

current body of work, and get tips on how to begin approaching

provide input on the current body of work you are creating. All 2-D

art galleries and start getting your work included in exhibitions.

mediums are accepted and we ask that artists bring in a portfolio

Taught by Center for Community Arts Curator Peter Foucault

of 5-15 artworks. We will have one-on-one sessions to discuss

who has over thirteen years’ experience as a professional artist

what you are working on and a larger group discussion if you

after completing his MFA at the San Francisco Arts Institute. The

would like to share with others. This will be a great way to get

course is designed to be a resource that will help you streamline

advice if you are interested in presenting your work to galleries

the information that represents you as an artist. Designed for all

or submitting artworks for exhibition opportunities. Learn how

stages from beginner to working artist we hope this course will

to sharpen your presentation skills and get experience talking

provide valuable information on how to help kick-start your artistic

about your practice. This workshop is open to all skill levels from

career.

beginner to working artist.

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex A

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex A

Instructor : Peter Foucault

Instructor : Peter Foucault

DATES DAY TIME

9/28

Fri

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

6:00pm-8:00pm $52/1

7000

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Come in and share your artwork! Led by Center for Community

DATES DAY TIME

11/16

Fri

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

6:00pm-8:00pm $52/1

7001

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Makers Series: Intro to Instagram for Artists and Makers

Open Studio Figure Drawing & Painting

Join us for a quick intro to Instagram workshop designed for

poses, supervised use; no instruction. Participants provide their

artists and makers! Learn the basic functions of this social media

own supplies. Different model each week. Enrollment limited. No

platform to connect, interact, and engage with audiences to

solvents. Students 16+ can enroll with parent approval.

share your work and creative process. This workshop will also include basic photo techniques using your smart phone. All levels welcome. The Instagram app must be downloaded to your

Studio available for working from the figure, short and long

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex B Instructor : Jody Mattison

smart phone for this workshop. Please see the materials list for

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

instructions and other helpful links.

9/10-11/19 Mon

$154, $103/9

7012

$154, $103/9

7032

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex A

9/14-11/16 Fri

Instructor : Maile Ogasawara DATES DAY TIME

10/19

Fri

6:30pm-9:30pm

No class 11/12,10/8

1:00pm-4:00pm

No class 10/5 FEE/SESSIONS CR#

6:00pm-8:00pm $52/1

7002

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Open Studio Painting Open to all experienced painters and current painting students.

Work on your own in a group setting; no instruction. Participants provide their own supplies and are responsible for cleanup.

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex B

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DATES DAY TIME

9/13-11/15 Thu

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

1:00pm-5:00pm $136,$70/10

7027

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Open Studio Printmaking

Bird Up

Open to all experienced printmakers who have taken a CCA class

Have you always had an appreciation for all things Audubon? Put

within the past three quarters or are currently enrolled in a class.

a bird on it and come join us for a class focused on exercising your

Use a fine art custom handmade French American professional

technical drawing skills while getting up close and personal with

etching press, equipment, blankets and tools in an open studio

a variety of feathered friends! We will be drawing from taxidermy,

environment to create your own prints. Supervised use but no

photos, live pigeons, parrots, doves, chickens, and take a couple field

instruction provided. Participants provide own paper, plates and

trips to the Lindsay Wildlife Museum to draw and paint live owls

inks and any specialized materials.

alongside learning interesting facts from their handlers. Students will become comfortable with a variety of drawing mediums such

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex A DATES DAY TIME

9/13-11/15 Thu

as different types of graphite and charcoal as well as pastel, colored

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

1:00pm-5:00pm $136,$70/10

6996

pencils and watercolor. Covers the basics of value and shading, composition, form, and color mixing; great for beginners as well as experienced types who are comfortable skipping ahead.

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Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 1

Silk Painting

Instructor : Brittany Zagoria

One of the most exciting aspects of painting silk is the opportunity to create strikingly vivid textures of color. In this introductory

DATES DAY TIME

9/13-11/15 Thu

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

2:00pm-4:00pm $154/10

7059

course, participants will create a scarf or tapestry, using the basic silk painting techniques. As the hand of the artist delicately guides the flow of the liquid, the colors glide through the silk and generate delight and excitement. The result is stunning! All

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Drawing: Sketching & Rendering

levels are welcome. $10 supply fee. Materials list online at www.

Learn to draw quickly, accurately and with confidence. Learning

communityarts.org/materials. If you purchase materials listed, then

how to reduce objects to their basic shapes and forms and sketching

you do not have to pay $10 supply fee to instructor.

them on to paper will be the focus of this class. Topics include still life, composition, texture, basic perspective and shading, along

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex C

with landscape and figurative themes. Students should bring paper,

Instructor : Tomoko Murakami DATES DAY TIME

pencils, ruler and eraser to class. Beginners welcome.

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/30-9/30 Sun 10:00am-4:00pm $96/1

7056

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex B Instructor : Mark Jezierny DATES DAY TIME

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Bargue Drawing Course for Figurative Art The course is based on principles of classical drawing training.

It was designed by Charles Bargue and his contemporary artist

9/14-11/16 Fri

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

6:30pm-9:30pm $191/10

7033

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Figure Drawing

Gerome for the 19th century art academies of France. The course

Quick gesture sketches and longer poses train your eye to observe

emphasizes accuracy and concentrated deep practice. This is a

and render the human form. Learn to use blocking, foreshortening,

proven method to refine your drawing skills overall and especially

value shapes and other techniques to enhance your drawing skills.

figure drawing which is the most complex of all subjects. The

Beginners bring vine charcoal, drawing board and 18x24 rough

course will teach you to break down complex information into

newsprint to first class. Supplies and materials discussed in class.

more simple stages. It will refine your eyes sensitivity to identify

Experienced students bring own supplies. Undraped models used;

your errors and gives you tools to correct them.

teens may be admitted with permission of parent and instructor.

Materials list online at www.communityarts.org/materials.

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex C Instructor : Seema Mahboob DATES DAY TIME

9/14-11/9 Fri

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex B FEE/SESSIONS CR#

2:00pm-5:00pm $172/9

7028

Instructor : Jody Mattison DATES DAY TIME

9/14-11/16 Fri

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9:00am-12:00pm $178/9

7031

No class 10/5

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Portrait in PanPastel and Charcoal Pencil

Color and Collage

We will create painterly portraits using PanPastel and charcoal

starting point for painting and further mixed media work. We will

pencils. The class will focus on capturing the realism without

create several small pieces to experiment with layering papers,

losing the energy and mood of the subject. PanPastel is like a

overall layout, gluing and transferring techniques, and then move

bridge between painting and drawing. It is very forgiving and

to work on larger completed art pieces. In this class you will

easily erased. You can create both linear and thick painterly effects

generate new ideas for creating abstract art and think deeply about

with this medium. We will use photographs as our reference and

color and composition through the fun, accessible medium of

focus on how to see correctly and read values and shapes to

collage. Open to artists of all levels of experience.

We will explore color and composition and use collage as a

capture the essence and resemblance in our portraits. Materials list online at www.communityarts.org/materials.

Instructor : Erin Wheeler

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex A

DATES DAY TIME

Instructor : Seema Mahboob DATES DAY TIME

9/15-11/17 Sat

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex B

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-11/5 Mon 12:30pm-3:30pm $191/9

7011

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

2:00pm-5:00pm $191/10

7004

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Handmade Artist Books

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Adventures in Mixed Media

Not your typical books--these are portable works of art meant to

This class will introduce students to a wide range of techniques

variety of forms, techniques and media – folded, stitched, glued;

and materials. Each class will open with a demonstration of a new

books with pop ups and moveable parts; books that incorporate

art process or material including relief printing, gelatin printing,

unconventional materials; books that tell stories with words and

painting, paper marbling, drawing, and working with collage

without, layered imagery, books as sculpture, objects of beauty

materials and found objects. Students are encouraged to continue

and more. This class will use the book (and the not so book)

working on individual projects and exploring each technique

as a means of artistic expression. Materials list online at www.

further. Lots of room for experience and play! $20 supply fee due

communityarts.org/materials.

be enjoyed and shared. We’ll create book-like structures using a

first class.

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex C

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex A

Instructor : Jeka Lambert

Instructor : Erin Wheeler

DATES DAY TIME

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-11/5 Mon 9:00am-12:00pm $178/9

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-10/1 Mon 1:00pm-4:00pm $111/4

7052

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Advanced Painting

Art Journals

For established painting students interested in exploring new

Art journals are a private place to explore art of a personal nature.

topics and goals through their painting. Class will focus on

Create your own images or use found images, make expressive

individual assessment of student’s needs, creating plans and

marks, record your thoughts, memories, dreams, and life events

exercises to meet those objectives. Each session includes re-

using images (and maybe words). Try new art materials or new

evaluation and new exercises to meet those goals. Class open to

ways to use familiar materials. Perfect for artists and non-artists

intermediate to advanced students.

alike-drawing skills are not necessary. Bring your journal and your favorite art supplies to each class. Materials list online at www. communityarts.org/materials

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex B Instructor : Patsy Taylor DATES DAY TIME

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex C Instructor : Jeka Lambert DATES DAY TIME

10/15-11/5 Mon

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9/5-10/10 Wed 2:00pm-5:00pm $124/5

7017

No class 10/3 FEE/SESSIONS CR#

1:00pm-4:00pm $111/4

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7053

10/11-11/14 Wed

2:00pm-5:00pm

$124/5

7019

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Cold Wax Painting

Exploring Abstract Acrylics

Adding body, texture and transparency to your art, this class

“Open up. Dive in. Imagine yourself magic!” – SARK. This is an

encourages exploration by building your visual vocabulary. Cold

invitation to join Casey in an exploration of new materials, new

wax medium is compatible with all varieties of paint and dry

marks, and new abstract masterpieces in acrylics. Bring your

pigments. Learn basic techniques of cold wax medium, which is a

paints, brushes, mark-making tools, and something to paint on,

substitute for acrylic medium. When it comes to color and texture,

and we will talk at our first meeting about what creative techniques

looking at the natural world is our greatest teacher. Beginners to

and inspiring artists we are excited about. Chocolate and

advanced are welcome.

encouragement will be abundantly provided.

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex B

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex A

Instructor : Pamela Howett

Instructor : Casey Rasmussen White

DATES DAY TIME

9/11-11/13 Tue

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

1:00pm-4:00pm $191/10

7013

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/20-11/8 Thu 9:00am-12:00pm $151/7

6995

No class 10/11

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Color Immersion Each week we will explore the dimensions of one color, its multiple

Exploring Watercolor

variations, history of pigments, and use. We will ultimately create

Join our caravan of like-minded seekers and dive into the

a 500-color color wheel and will produce one still life each week

unexpected joy of watercolor! Perfect for the continuing artist who

with the color of the week. Watercolor will be the main medium.

wants a fresh start or needs a gentle push along the way. We will

$25 material fee due at first class.

work together in a series of little paintings using the transparent magic of watercolor to create our own “artist’s voice.” From the

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex A

moment we wet our brush to our final colorful stroke we will try

Instructor : Wendy Soneson DATES DAY TIME

9/11-11/13 Tue

to evoke the presence of each artist in their work, discovering FEE/SESSIONS CR#

12:30pm-2:30pm $143/9

6992

No class 10/16

the personal palette of colors and shapes unique to each of us.

Materials list available at www.communityarts.org/materials.

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex A Instructor : Casey Rasmussen White

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Drawing & Painting: Intro to Different Mediums

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/19-11/7

$151/7

We

6:30pm-9:30pm

6994

No class 10/10

Have you always wanted to draw and/or paint but feel that you don’t know enough to get started? Do you want to try a new medium before purchasing products? Core skills taught while exposing you to a wide variety of techniques and mediums,

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Exploring Watercolor and Gouache

including charcoal, pastels, acrylics, oils and watercolor. A fun

Interested in exploring the possibilities of combining transparent

class with lots of exposure to techniques and tools with a focus on

watercolor with opaque gouache? Pamela shares techniques

expanding in the direction of your choice. $40 supply fee due at

for creating balance and unity with this method, as well as

first class.

demonstrations and discussion on combining the two mediums.

With composition and color theory, play the transparency of

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex B

watercolor against the opacity of gouache to emphasize the

Instructor : Patsy Taylor DATES DAY TIME

9/12-10/17 Wed

interaction of the varied surface qualities in your painting.

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

6:30pm-9:30pm $124/5

7025

6:30pm-9:30pm

7026

No class 10/3

10/24-11/14 Wed

$124/5

Beginners to advanced are welcome.

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex A Instructor : Pamela Howett DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-11/5 Mon 6:30pm-9:30pm $178/9

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Monday Morning Painting Emphasis is on development of each student’s personal style in painting. Classes alternate with short demos, reviews, challenges and end-of-class critiques. All painting styles and subject matter are acceptable but focus will be on oil and acrylics. Lessons concentrate on still-life and landscape. Work is primarily from photo references. Bring supplies for the medium of your choice.

Beginners with no knowledge of paints should take Drawing and Painting: Intro to Different Mediums as a prerequisite. Materials list online at www.communityarts.org/materials.

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex B Instructor : Patsy Taylor DATES DAY TIME

9/10-11/26 Mon

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FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9:00am-12:00pm $191/10

7010

No class 10/1, 11/12

Figure Painting like the Old Masters Learn the techniques of Titian and other old masters. Using oils (preferred) or acrylics, we will work through the processes of underpainting, grisaille, layering and glazing to achieve a beautiful

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Night Painting

and timeless three-dimensionality. Previous experience drawing

Using still-life as inspiration and a learning tool, students will

the figure recommended. Previous experience with paint is helpful

be introduced to a variety of subjects while concentrating on

but not necessary. Come to the first class with materials ready to

reinforcing the fundamentals of painting: drawing, composition,

work. Material list online at www.communityarts.org/materials.

color, brushwork. Classes include a variety of demos, warm-ups,

Students ages 16+ can enroll with parent approval.

skills reviews, challenges and end-of-class critiques. Focus is on individual development. Students may work on their own personal

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex B

subjects. Bring supplies and be prepared to paint in the medium

Instructor : Jody Mattison DATES DAY TIME

9/16-11/18 Sun

of your choice. Beginners should take Drawing & Painting: Intro to FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9:30am-1:00pm $209/9

7048

No class 10/7

Different Mediums as a prerequisite. Materials list online at www. communityarts.org/materials.

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex B Instructor : Patsy Taylor

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DATES DAY TIME

Further Adventure in Color and Light You’ve had basic color theory, now to put it into practice! Gain a deeper understanding of the effect of light on color with projects

9/13-10/18 Thu

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

6:30pm-9:30pm $124/5

7029

6:30pm-9:30pm

7030

No class 10/4

10/25-11/15 Thu

$111/4

designed to increase observational and practical skills. Each week we paint a single object under different light and color conditions.

Oil paint and a palette knife preferred; acrylic and palette knife OK. Previous enrollment in Secrets of Color or Painting the Still Life with Color and Light recommended. Materials list online at www.communityarts.org/materials. Bring your color “bible” from Secrets of Color to use as a reference. Students 16+ can enroll with parent approval.

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Location : Center for Community Arts Annex B Instructor : Jody Mattison DATES DAY TIME

9/15-11/17 Sat

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1:30pm-5:00pm $209/9

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Painting: Skills & Techniques Beginner/intermediate class for students who need to develop

Portrait and Landscape Painting from Photographs: Oil/Acrylics

skills in their medium(s) of choice: charcoal, oil, acrylic.

Expand your creativity and art education while having fun. Learn to

Practice will be in application of medium, using tools correctly,

create strong compositions and attain accurate color, values, and

understanding underlying basics, developing strong drawing/

representation through demonstrations and individual instruction.

painting habits, defining individual vision and conveying that

Acquire a greater visual awareness and skill to interpret and

vision to finish. Emphasis will be on practice. Dry or wet mediums

execute a portrait, working from photographs. Develop your

welcome. Beginners with no knowledge of mediums must take

painting abilities to work in a representational manner. Materials

Drawing and Painting: Intro to Different Mediums as prerequisite.

list online at http://www.communityarts.org/materials

Materials list online at www.communityarts.org/materials.

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex B

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex B

Instructor : Gary Bergren

Instructor : Patsy Taylor

DATES DAY TIME

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/4-10/16 Tue 6:30pm-9:30pm $124/5 6:30pm-9:30pm

$124/5

9:00am-12:00pm $191/10

7337

7015

No class 10/2

10/23-11/13 Tue

9/12-11/14 Wed

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

7016

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Quick Painting Studies: Oil, Acrylic, and Pastel Spend Sundays improving your painting skills! This new class

Portrait and Figure Drawing and Painting

is designed to help you become more confident each time you approach the canvas. Whether in oil, acrylic, or pastel, working

This continuing portrait and figure class is for both drawing and

within a limited time is an exhilarating experience. Paintings will

painting students. One, two, or three session poses with nude

be 30 to 60 minutes, ranging from still life, landscape, and figure.

and clothed models each quarter. New students are welcome and

Demonstrations will be numerous! This class is for students with

strongly encouraged to work in charcoal and pencil to build up

some knowledge/experience with materials, color, and drawing

drawing skills. Continuing students may progress to oil, acrylic,

skills.

water media or chalk pastel. Drawing and painting topics are demonstrated and individually addressed, including basic block-in, composition, measuring, proportion, foreshortening, anatomy,

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex B Instructor : Jody Mattison

value, color, layering and brushwork. Materials list online at www.

DATES DAY TIME

communityarts.org/materials. Students 16+ can enroll with parent

9/16-11/18 Sun

approval.

No class 10/7

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

1:30pm-5:00pm $209/9

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Location : Center for Community Arts Annex B

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Instructor : Jody Mattison DATES DAY TIME

9/15-11/17 Sat

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9:30am-1:00pm $196/9

No class 10/6

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Sumi-E / Japanese Brush Painting Gain the freedom of brush strokes that give excitement to art work. Oriental brush painting makes you aware of our world and allows you to capture the spirit of the subject. Course covers calligraphy and discipline essential to the practice of Sumi-e.

Lectures, demonstrations, individual help each class. “Sumi-e/ Brush Painting (Beg)� workshop is recommended for beginners to take with this course. Materials list online at www.communityarts. org/materials.

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Location : Center for Community Arts Annex A Instructor : Fumiyo Yoshikawa DATES DAY TIME

9/14-11/16 Fri

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9:00am-12:00pm $191/10

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Adult 16 yrs & up

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Watercolor Painting (All Levels)

Printmaking Explorations

Learn the basics of color theory, expert drawing, and watercolor

Introducing the new green printmaking studio. This class will

techniques using basic primaries and the right brain drawing

offer a variety of printmaking techniques to engage students in

method. First class teaches all the basics; then students work on

the magical world of printmaking, using safer practices and less

a project of their choice. This is a fine arts course where you will

toxic materials and methods. Throughout the course, we’ll explore

learn what art school students learn – the basics.

etching (intaglio) and block printing (relief). Each class will have instruction and studio time for students to pursue their individual

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex A

interests. No experience necessary, the only requirement is

Instructor : Wendy Soneson DATES DAY TIME

9/11-11/13 Tue

enthusiasm! Experienced printmakers welcome. Materials will be FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9:30am-12:30pm $178/9

6991

No class 10/16

discussed at first class.

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex A Instructor : Moose Wesler DATES DAY TIME

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9/13-11/15 Thu

Watercolor Painting (Int/Adv) Explore watercolor to its fullest with emphasis on learning a direct painting process, incorporating principles of design, and your own creative vision to make exciting watercolor paintings.

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

6:00pm-9:00pm $191/10

6997

Glass

Bring reference materials and painting materials. Demonstrations, coaching and critiques as needed. Materials list online at www. communityarts.org/materials.

Glass Fusers Group

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex A

The mission of the Glass Fusers Group is to encourage glass workers

Instructor : Leslie Wilson DATES DAY TIME

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at all levels to continue to study art glass, practice and produce new FEE/SESSIONS CR#

work, and to share ideas and experiences. The group will meet the

9/24-11/5 Mon 1:00pm-4:00pm $151/7

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second Saturday of each month (June through May, no meeting in

9/26-11/14 Wed

2:00pm-5:00pm $164/8

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December) to share glass pieces, critiques, technical developments

9/28-11/16 Fri

1:00pm-4:00pm $164/8

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and hear guest speakers. Enrollment is open throughout the year at a prorated fee.

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex C

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Instructor : Melissa McCumiskey

Mokuhanga-Japanese Woodblock Printing

DATES DAY TIME

6/9-5/11

For artists’ in-home studios without a press, this beautiful,

Sat

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10:00am-12:00pm $63/11

4890

No class 12/8

low-tech process may be the perfect solution. This workshop introduces a traditional Japanese woodblock printing process, Ukiyo-E technique. Participants learn to carve the woodblock, use Japanese carving tools, and print with water-based ink on Japanese paper. Participants will cut their own woodblocks and

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Fused Glass (Int/Adv)

create a small edition of multicolor prints. All levels are welcome.

Explore your creative and artistic abilities. Fusing and slumping

Materials list online at www.communityarts.org/materials. Bring a

glass offer almost limitless possibilities for creating with color and

bag lunch. $35 supply fee due at first class.

form. Use sheet glass, frit, stringers and rods, design and make glass art pieces. Continuing students expand their knowledge with new

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex A

techniques and interact and share new ideas with other students.

Instructor : Tomoko Murakami DATES DAY TIME

10/14-10/28 Sun

Materials list online at www.communityarts.org/materials. Previous FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10:00am-4:00pm $194/3

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experience in glass fusing required. $10 supply fee due at first class.

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex C Instructor : Melissa McCumiskey DATES DAY TIME

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1:00pm-4:00pm $200/8

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Fused Glass Kiln Forming (int/adv) Continue to expand your glass fusing knowledge through the use

Fall Into Mosaics - Mixed Media, Tile, and Glass

of more advanced techniques. Emphasis on developing more

Using the colors of fall, this multimedia mosaic workshop will

challenging designs, experimenting with new materials, colors

teach you to incorporate beautiful glass, stunning colored mirrors

and layers to make art glass pieces. Materials list online at www.

and multiple ceramic tiles into a burst of beautiful art! Learn

communityarts.org/materials. Previous experience in glass fusing

cutting techniques, applications, adhesives, substrates, grouting,

required. $10 supply fee due at first class

and more. Great for beginners or seasoned mosaic artists. Come ignite your creative spark in a fun and supportive environment!

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex C

$65 materials fee. Bring a lunch.

Instructor : Penny Ruhter DATES DAY TIME

9/12-10/31 Wed

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

1:00pm-4:00pm $200/8

7062

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex C Instructor : Connie English DATES DAY TIME

9/29

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Introduction to Fused Glass Learn to fuse layers of compatible glass in a kiln to create tiles, jewelry, small frames, dishes and ornaments. Techniques covered

Sat

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10:00am-4:00pm $101/1

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Glass Bead Making

include glass cutting, surface decoration, and slumping into molds.

In this two day work shop, learn to make beautiful glass beads

No previous experience required. First class is mandatory for

using a hot head torch. Each student will have a torch to maximize

beginning students. Continuing students will be encouraged to

hands on experience. The basics of glass bead making will

expand their knowledge with new techniques. Materials list online

be presented including making beads of different shapes and

at www.communityarts.org/materials. $10 supply fee due at first

a variety of surface decoration techniques. The use of tools,

class.

equipment and safety will be covered. Students are required wear natural fiber shirts and long pants, closed toed shoes and

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex C

bring two cans of MAAP gas. No previous experience needed. $30

Instructor : Melissa McCumiskey DATES DAY TIME

9/11-10/30 Tue

materials fee. Bring a lunch.

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

6:30pm-9:30pm $200/8

7061

9/12-10/31 Wed

Instructor : Melissa McCumiskey DATES DAY TIME

Instructor : Penny Ruhter DATES DAY TIME

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex C

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

6:30pm-9:30pm $200/8

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/22

Sat

9/23

Sun 10:00am-12:00pm

10:00am-4:00pm $171/2

7066

7063

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Health & Fitness

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NEW | Ballet Fit(ness) Get in shape the dancer’s way without being a dancer. No dance experience required. In an accessible way, this class will utilize the barre techniques that create elongated, strong muscles. You might also learn some ballet vocabulary along the way! For men and women this is a great low-impact workout. All levels welcome.

Teacher will offer modifications. Teacher is a former professional ballet dancer with 15+ years company experience in Europe.

Certified Yoga Alliance Instructor. No “dance” attire necessary.

Location : Tice Valley Gym Exercise Room Instructor : Sherida Lie DATES DAY TIME

9/21-11/16 Fri

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

1:00pm-2:00pm $127/8

7810

No class 9/28

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Chair Yoga This class involves practicing yoga using a chair instead of the floor and is ideal for those who are challenged with mobility or for those looking for an alternative to other yoga programs. Wear loose clothing, and bring a non-slip yoga floor mat to class. Before registering for this class, please call the instructor at (925) 4625285.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Assembly Hall Instructor : Marcia Conroy DATES DAY TIME

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Abs and Back Exercises

9/13-12/13 Thu

We all love to feel good about our workout. Get your core and

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10:15am-11:15am $120/13

7724

No class 11/22

back in shape! Everyone should have a strong stomach and back to stay healthy and be fit. You will need a yoga mat and be able to get on the floor. Those who cannot be on their knees can modify when needed. Isolation, isotonic and isometric movements will be performed.

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Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement This class is for anyone who wants to move well and feel

Location : Tice Valley Gym Exercise Room

fantastic. Classes are designed to stimulate brain/mind function,

Instructor : Jo Nash

coordination, and physical strength. You will use your body and

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/18-10/23 Tue

11:50am-12:35pm $45/6

7734

10/30-12/11 Tue

11:50am-12:35pm $45/6

7735

No class 11/20

brain to feel younger, stronger and fit! Slow, easy movements progress to complex active movements. Please dress comfortably and bring a big towel and pillow.

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Lakeside Room Instructor : Tancha Mcknight

Location : Civic Park Community Center Conference Room

DATES DAY TIME

DATES DAY TIME

9/13-12/20 Thu

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/14-10/19 Fri

11:20am-12:05pm $45/6

7740

10/26-12/14 Fri

11:20am-12:05pm $53/7

7741

No class 11/23

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FEE/SESSIONS CR#

3:30pm-4:30pm $135/11

No class 10/4, 11/1, 11/22, 12/6

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Gentle Exercise

Hatha Yoga

Increase your mobility, vitality and well-being. Improve your

Introduction and practice of yoga postures and body alignment.

flexibility and range of motion through mild yoga stretches. Tone

Through stretching and relaxation techniques, yoga postures will

your muscles with easy strength exercises. Get in touch with your

strengthen the body and stimulate creative energy. Emphasis on

body through movement-awareness. Tune the nervous system

correcting and adapting postures to meet individual needs. Bring

through conscious relaxation. Increase your vitality with deep

your own mat, pad, or small rug. Refrain from eating for two hours

breathing. This class is designed to accommodate all, from the fit to

before class.

the frail. The exercises can be done sitting or standing.

Location : Center for Community Arts Dance Studio

Location : Civic Park Community Center Lounge

Instructor : Sandra Foster

Instructor : Ziv Porat

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-11/19 Mon 7:00pm-8:00pm

$114/10

7098

9/14-10/26 Fri

1:00pm-2:00pm $59/7

7727

12/3-12/17 Mon 7:00pm-8:00pm

$58/3

7099

11/2-12/14 Fri

1:00pm-2:00pm $51/6

7728

9/15-11/17 Sat 10:35am-11:35am

$114/10

7101

12/8-12/15 Sat 10:35am-11:35am

$58/2

7102

No class 11/23

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio D

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Instructor : Sandra Foster

Gentle Pilates

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Pilates practice develops core strength, body awareness,

9/12-11/14 Wed 5:30pm-6:30pm

$114/10

7103

coordination, flexibility and balance. Pilates also improves

12/5-12/19 Wed 5:30pm-6:30pm

$58/3

7104

posture and ease of movement. This class focuses on movement fundamentals and a gentler approach to the basic Pilates exercises.

Location : Center for Community Arts Dance Studio

Both mat and barre exercises included. Please bring a yoga mat,

Instructor : Nancy Spiecker

towel and yoga block by second class.

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Location : Tice Valley Gym Exercise Room

9/14-11/16 Fri 10:00am-11:25am

$151/10

7100

Instructor : Jill Woolums DATES DAY TIME

9/12-10/31 Wed

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

12:30pm-1:30pm $81/6

7409

No class 10/10,10/17

11/7-12/19 Wed

12:30pm-1:30pm $81/6

7410

No class 11/21

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Healthy Lifestyles Practices based on Ayurveda During the class, you will determine your individual constitution based on principles of Ayurveda “Science of Life.� Learn new daily practices that will improve your health and wellness. The class will

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focus on healthy Lifestyle Practices including: daily and seasonal

Gentle Yoga

routines, relaxation, meditation, breathing exercises, sleep, stress

It is never too late to begin yoga. Each individual will develop a unique yoga practice modifying it to fit their specific needs. The

management, exercise, relationships and goals. You will have an opportunity to interact with others and share information.

focus will include stretching to promote flexibility; asanas to

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Lakeside Room

enhance bone health; pose sequences to slightly increase heart rate;

Instructor : Helen Maxie

and restorative poses to relieve stress. Wear loose clothing, and

DATES DAY TIME

bring a non-slip yoga floor mat as well as a firm blanket to class.

Before registering for class, please call instructor at (925) 462-5285.

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/12-10/24 Wed

11:00am-12:00pm $73/7

7730

10/31-12/12 Wed

11:00am-12:00pm $73/7

8472

Location : Civic Park Community Center Assembly Hall Instructor : Marcia Conroy DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/11-12/11 Tue

11:00am-12:15pm $129/14

7726

9/13-12/13 Thu

8:45am-10:00am $120/13

7725

No class 11/22

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NEW | Meridian Yoga Traditional Chinese Medicine fused with yoga. This practice brings focus to the meridian system to target key meridian pathways. An excellent class to reconnect with your body, detoxify, and improve the energy flow through your body. A well-balanced class suitable for all levels. Instructor is a certified Yoga Alliance teacher and has additional certification in Yin Yoga. Bring a yoga mat. If you have them, bring yoga blocks, blanket, and strap.

Location : Tice Valley Gym Exercise Room Instructor : Sherida Lie DATES DAY TIME

9/18-11/13 Tue A dult

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

1:00pm-2:00pm $127/8

7804

No class 9/25

NEW | Low Impact Kickboxing Fun martial arts moves will be used to strengthen and stretch the entire body and enhance balancing skills. The class is for all ability levels. Workouts can be done standing, with a chair for support or sitting in a chair. Please wear exercise shoes and loose-fitting clothing.

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Move to Improve your Balance Having good balance is one of the most important aspects of healthy aging. This class is based on the Feldenkrais Method which uses creative and innovative movements that will feed

Location : Civic Park Community Center Conference Room

and challenge your brain. There is extensive research that shows

Instructor : Robin Weiss

that balance can be greatly improved. These movements will be

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/18-10/23 Tue

10:30am-11:15am $57/6

7754

11/13-12/11 Tue

10:30am-11:15am $48/5

7755

done sitting, standing and walking. Learn to improve the quality of your life. Your instructor, who has been teaching for 20 years, will verbally direct the class through movements to improve your balance.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Conference Room

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Instructor : Tancha Mcknight

Meditation for Everyone (All Levels) Increase concentration, relaxation, self-awareness and attention to breath. Learn to cope more effectively with stress. Opportunity

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10/15-11/19 Mon

$75/6

1:30pm-2:30pm

7723

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with the support of a group. Sessions will include multiple techniques to suit the needs of everyone, such as gentle stretches to release tension, breathing, correct posture, setting an intension, and you will also have time to journal. You can choose to sit on a chair, sit on floor on a mat with cushion of your choice, or lay down on a mat.

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

12:00pm-12:45pm $133/13

7729

No class 11/12

while using the flexband for stretching and added arm and leg

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Lakeside Room Instructor : Connie English DATES DAY TIME

9/10-12/10 Mon

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Lakeside Room DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

12:30pm-1:15pm $123/12

No class 11/1, 11/22

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muscles together correctly to improve muscle tone and endurance

not required until second class. Roller optional.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Assembly Hall

9/13-12/13 Thu

The Magic Circle is a resistance ring designed to work your

sculpting. Flexband available from instructor for $7. Magic Circle

Instructor : Helen Maxie

9/10-12/10 Mon

Pilates: Circle/Flexband/Roller

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FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9:30am-10:20am $183/12

No class 11/12, 11/26

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Pilates: Slow Method Flexband/Roller

Seniorcise

A blend of traditional Pilates mat work and the Slow Method, this

Low impact exercise for men and women. Enhance flexibility,

class takes Pilates to a whole new level. The roller adds elements

strength, cardiovascular endurance, coordination, and balance.

of self-massage, circulation, balance and control while the

Muscle toning with light weights. Bring a pair of 1- to 3-lb hand

flexband increases resistance for arm and leg sculpting. Increase

weights and come exercise to your favorite hits from big band

your overall body strength, awareness, flexibility and coordination

through 1960s music.

all in one enjoyable and dynamic workout. Flexbands available from instructor for $7. (Expect to pay approx. $25 for a roller).

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Lakeside Room Instructor : Connie English DATES DAY TIME

9/12-12/12 Wed

Instructor : Carolynne Levers DATES DAY TIME

9/10-10/29 Mon FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9:30am-10:20am $198/13

7427

No class 11/28

12/19

Location : Civic Park Community Center Assembly Hall

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

3:00pm-4:00pm $38/7

7744

3:00pm-4:00pm $28/5

7745

No class 9/24

11/5-12/10 Mon No class 11/12

Wed 9:30am-10:20am $15/1

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Slow Flow Yoga (Level 1-2)

Qigong for Health and Vitality

Slow Flow is a class that incorporates the flow of a Vinyasa

Qigong is China’s ancient method to strengthen the constitution,

class with focus on alignment, longer holds and deep breathing.

promote vitality, prevent and cure disease, prevent premature

Students will practice yoga in a safe, encouraging environment

aging, and prolong life. Lin Hou Sheng’s 18 Movements benefit the

where they can develop their individual practice. Variations,

internal organs (enhancing their functions) and related external

modifications and props are used to help students find

(sensory) organs, reduce stress, and increase flexibility. This class

connections with yoga and feel its powerful benefits. Bring a yoga

is appropriate for both beginners and students with prior training.

mat. Yoga block and strap optional.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Assembly Hall

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Lakeside Room

Instructor : Adam Wallace

Instructor : Felicia Viera

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

DATES DAY TIME

9/10-10/8

Mon 10:15am-11:15am

$73/5

7719

9/13-12/13 Thu

11/5-12/10 Mon 10:15am-11:15am

$73/5

7720

No class 9/20, 11/22

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

6:30pm-7:30pm $156/12

7472

No class 11/12

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Tai Chi & Qigong

Senior Fitness

Learn the ancient Chinese ways to health and longevity through

Enjoy a total body workout designed with the older adult in

meditation and exercise. In this outdoor class we use gentle

mind. Improve your strength, agility, balance, stamina as well as

movement and learn how to realign our posture, breathe for

cardiovascular endurance. All fitness levels are welcomed. Please

relaxation and stretch in stillness. Begin the beautiful routine of

bring 2lb. weights to class.

classical Yang style Tai Chi Chuan. Appropriate for all ages and fitness levels.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Assembly Hall Instructor : Zelia Dos Santos DATES DAY TIME

Location : Civic Park Bridge Cul-de-Sac FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Instructor : Jan Diepersloot

9/12-10/31 Wed

9:45am-10:45am $51/8

7742

DATES DAY TIME

11/7-12/12 Wed

9:45am-10:45am $33/5

7743

9/13-10/18 Thu

9:00am-10:00am $63/6

7380

9/15-10/20 Sat

9:00am-10:00am $63/6

7381

No class 11/14

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

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Zumba® Gold and Gold Toning Fitness group exercise/dance class with inspirational, low-impact Latin music and moves geared toward the GOLD participant. You will also tone your body and build muscle endurance with light resistance hand weights. Dance choreography can be safely and easily followed. We have fun in a welcoming social environment!

Improve the physical and mental health of each participant while following. Let it move you! Bring 1-2 lb. weight, water bottle and small towel.

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Lakeside Room Instructor : Berrin Alyanak DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/13-10/18 Thu

11:30am-12:15pm $66/6

7415

10/25-12/13 Thu

11:30am-12:15pm $66/6

7416

No class 11/1, 11/22

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Zumba for Beginners Zumba is fun! It’s different, it’s effective, and it’s an aerobic workout. Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow

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moves to create a fun experience. You’ll forget you’re exercising!

Tai Chi – Yang Short Form

Instructor : Jo Nash

Tai Chi is China’s #1 health and longevity exercise, based on martial arts and Yin/ Yang principles. It benefits bones, digestive

Location : Civic Park Community Center Assembly Hall

and lymphatic systems, balance, coordination, strength, and the

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Mind-Body connection. The Simplified Yang Style 24-Step Form

9/12-10/24 Wed

11:00am-11:45am $52/7

7736

was created for ease in learning and practice, and is appropriate

10/31-12/12 Wed

11:00am-11:45am $45/6

7737

for both beginners and students with prior knowledge.

No class 11/21

Location : Civic Park Community Center Assembly Hall Instructor : Adam Wallace DATES DAY TIME

Location : Civic Park Community Center Conference Room FEE/SESSIONS CR#

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

7716

9/14-10/19 Fri

10:30am-11:15am $45/6

7738

11/5-12/10 Mon

7718

10/26-12/14 Fri

10:30am-11:15am $53/7

7739

9:00am-10:00am $73/5

No class 11/12

No class 11/23

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Location : Tice Valley Gym Exercise Room

Zumba®

DATES DAY TIME

Zumba Fitness fuses hypnotic Latin/International rhythms and

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/18-10/23 Tue

11:00am-11:45am $45/6

7732

dance moves to create an exhilarating and dynamic fun-filled

10/30-12/11 Tue

11:00am-11:45am $45/6

7733

interval training and toning hour. Zumba is known as the exercise

No class 11/20

in disguise. Beginners welcome as the steps are very basic and easy to follow.

Location : Tice Valley Gym Exercise Room Instructor : Janice Litvin DATES DAY TIME

9/18-12/18 Tue

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DATES DAY TIME

9/10-10/8 Mon 9:00am-10:00am $73/5

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

7:30pm-8:30pm $129/14

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Connections, Links and Chains Linking systems and chains are an important part of jewelry design.

They serve to connect elements together and are integral part of the function of necklaces and some bracelets and earrings. Links and chains can also be the focal point of a design or be played with as the key elements of a design. In this class, students will explore the functionality of chains and create two linkage systems. Previous experience with sawing, soldering and basic metal forming is preferred.

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio J Instructor : Tina Rath DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-11/5 Mon 2:00pm-5:00pm $190/9

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Paper Jewelry Make art to wear jewelry using repurposed cardboard, decorative

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papers, collage, your own artwork, paper mache, found images,

Introductory Projects

found objects, textiles, fiber, beads, drawing, painting, and mixed

Have you always wanted to make jewelry but weren’t sure how to

media. The creative possibilities are endless! We will make unique

start? Do you have some skills and experience and want to “connect

earrings, brooches, necklaces, and bracelets using sound, yet

the dots” and develop your basics? Then this projects based class

innovative, construction techniques. Each class presents a different

is for you! Each project will begin with a sampler that introduces

project. Look for my email and be sure to bring your supplies to

and hones a few skills. Students then take these specific skills and

the first class!

translate them into a finished project that also incorporates three dimensional design basics.

Instructor : Jeka Lambert

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio J Instructor : Tina Rath DATES DAY TIME

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex C

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10/14-10/28 Sun

$104/3

1:00pm-4:00pm

7700

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/11-11/13 Tue

7:00pm-10:00pm $204/10

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9/12-11/14 Wed

2:00pm-5:00pm

7080

$204/10

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Quilling with Metal Clay Quilling (paper filigree) is an ancient art technique used during the

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Open Studio Jewelry

Renaissance to decorate book covers, cards, jewelry and religious

Open to all experienced jewelers and current jewelry students. Work

and twisted to create shapes. Students will learn this ageless art

independently on any jewelry or metalsmithing project of your

form using Silver Metal Clay Paper Type, a unique paper-thin sheet

choice and have access to all the tools the jewelry department has

of 99.9% fine silver clay that remains soft during working time

to offer. No instruction is included and participants provide their

and requires no drying time. First learn basic quilling shapes and

own materials. A monitor will be on site to make sure equipment

designs and practice with regular paper before transitioning to

is used properly and cleanliness of the space is maintained. For

Metal Clay Paper. Once confident, students will form shapes for

students doing casting there will be a $30 supply fee.

the construction of pendant and earring projects. Prior Metal Clay

items. It involves the strips of paper that are rolled, looped, curled

experience is recommended. Bring a bag lunch both days.

Location : Center for Community Arts Civic Park Studio J Instructor : Natalia Alexandrova

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex C

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Instructor : Arlene Mornick

9/12-11/14 Wed

$113, $60/10

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

11/17-11/18 Sat/Sun 10:00am-5:00pm

$138/2

6:30pm-9:30pm

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Languages

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Beginning Spanish for Seniors This program is designed for people 50 years old and up who want to learn Spanish in a relaxed atmosphere while discovering Latin American art and culture. By the end of the course, students will be able to express themselves in the present tense and have a simple conversation by using vocabulary for everyday use.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Social Hall Instructor : Yanett Kenney DATES DAY TIME

9/17-12/10 Mon

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

1:30pm-2:30pm $123/12

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No class 11/12

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Intermediate Spanish for Seniors Let’s continue this Spanish fiesta! This program is designed for people 50 and over and have some experience speaking

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NEW | Basic French

Spanish and are looking for review and more extensive practice.

The instructor, a professor at Education Francaise Bay Area,

needed.

Knowledge of fundamental grammar points and vocabulary

offers you the French language in a fun and easy way, while covering grammar fundamentals, as well as learning to speak and communicate in basic French. During these classes, we will cover

Location : Civic Park Community Center Social Hall Instructor : Yanett Kenney

gender, nouns, verbs, adjectives, and more. We will also explore

DATES DAY TIME

the French language and its culture through interactive games and

9/17-12/10 Mon

specific learning techniques. You’ll be speaking and understanding

No class 11/12

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

2:30pm-3:30pm $123/12

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everyday French in no time!

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Club Room

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Instructor : Hope Izabelle DATES DAY TIME

Advanced Conversational Spanish Fee/Sessions CR#

9/11-10/9 Tue 8:00pm-9:00pm $79/4

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No class 9/18

10/16-11/6 Tue

8:00pm-9:00pm $79/4

7878

Did you study Spanish in high school or college but never achieved conversational fluency? If conversational Spanish is your goal, we have the class for you! We will emphasize pronunciation, vocabulary and reading. You will get the practice you need to allow you to reach a level where you can finally have real conversations with native speakers. We will review grammar, learn

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new expressions and idioms to improve your knowledge of the

Beginning Spanish I

language.

This program is designed for adults who want to learn Spanish in a relaxed atmosphere while discovering Latin American art and culture. By the end of the course, students will be able to express

Instructor : Yanett Kenney

themselves in the present tense and have a simple conversation by

DATES DAY TIME

using vocabulary for everyday use. Come and join us and let’s start

9/17-12/10 Mon

this “fiesta.”

No class 11/12

Location : Civic Park Community Center Multipurpose Room Instructor : Yanett Kenney DATES DAY TIME

9/20-12/13 Thu

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

5:30pm-6:30pm $123/12

No class 11/22

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3:30pm-4:30pm $123/12

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Music 12 yrs & up

Flock of Flutes Join the flock and soar with the East Bay’s only flute choir.

Enhance your performing opportunities and become a better flutist. Prerequisite: three years playing experience, good rhythm, tone and sight reading skills. Mid-year enrollment is possible.

Please call (415) 220-6617 for audition to be scheduled by appointment only.

Location : Center for Community Arts Rehearsal Room Instructor : Monica Williams DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/18-5/28

$388/32

Tue

7:30pm-9:00pm

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No class 11/20, 12/18, 12/25, 1/1

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Music of the Romantic Period II This new class on music of the Romantic Period (c1825-c1900) will feature works we were unable to fit in the Romantic Period I class,

13 yrs & up

by composers from Berlioz to Wagner and many others. Come join

Guitar in a Flash

us!

Learn to play a perennial instrument, including effective playing postures, finger style and pick style techniques, reading tablature and standard music notation, while playing beautiful melodies.

Location : Center for Community Arts Annex C Instructor : A.J. Remedios

Acoustic nylon or steel string guitars preferred but electric guitars

DATES DAY TIME

are acceptable if accompanied with a small practice amplifier.

10/5-11/9 Fri

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10:00am-12:00pm $80/6

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Open to teens and adults. No experience necessary.

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Location : Center for Community Arts Youth Art 1

Native American Flute Circle

Instructor : Jonathan Mendle DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-11/5 Mon 7:00pm-8:00pm $99/9

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A mixed level ensemble, all levels welcome. We will play a new song every week that explores the wonderful and beautiful tone of the Native American flute. Beginning students will learn the pentatonic scale and basic flute techniques while advanced

17 yrs & up

students will learn how to embellish and phrase while playing with

Jazz Band Ensemble

others. Instruments provided for in-class use, and instruments may

Feel the thrill of being part of a full jazz ensemble. Play music of

be purchased from instructor for at-home use. $6 supply fee due at

the jazz masters from the 1930s to the present day. At least four

first class.

years of experience, knowledge of all 12 major scales and sight reading skills are required. Payment plan available. Auditions required. Please call (925) 676-8203 for more information.

Instructor : Monica Williams DATES DAY TIME

Location : Center for Community Arts Auditorium

9/12-11/14 Wed

Instructor : Max Pricco DATES DAY TIME

Location : Center for Community Arts Music Classroom

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

1:00pm-2:00pm $118/10

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FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/13-5/23 Thu 7:30pm-9:30pm $405/32

7168

No class 11/22, 12/20 12/27, 1/3, 4/4

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Personal Enrichment

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CPR & First Aid Combo

Introduction to Bridge

Receive certification in both Community CPR and Standard First

Learn to play or return to playing in this first of four bridge classes

Aid. Both certifications are through EMS Safety Services and are

offered throughout the year. Whether you want to play just for fun

good for 2 years. Class includes introduction in use of defibrillator

or are interested in serious competition, these classes will elevate

(AED). Wear comfortable clothing. $10 supply fee due at class.

your enjoyment of bridge. Using hands-on learning, you will start to play right away using a learning approach developed by top

Location : Professional Education Center Classroom

bridge teachers and players. Meet other bridge players and make

Instructor : Sandie Pettus DATES DAY TIME

new friends in an engaging learning environment. Accompanying FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/15-9/15 Sat

9:00am-4:00pm $65/1

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10/20-10/20 Sat

9:00am-4:00pm

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12/1-12/1 Sat

9:00am-4:00pm $65/1

$65/1

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book available for purchase at class for further study. Instructor is a Sapphire Life Master and Master Bridge teacher.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Conference Room Instructor : Grant Robinson DATES DAY TIME

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9/13-12/6 Thu

Downsizing Made Easy

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10:00am-12:00pm $123/9

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No class 10/18, 11/1, 11/22, 11/29

Have you been saving things to pass on to your children, but now realize that they do not want them? Don’t take it personally. It’s not that they don’t love you, they just don’t love your stuff. This seminar will give you the tools and resources you need to start to go through these things and begin to clear them out. Determine what you would like to keep and what should be donated, sold, recycled and where to take them.

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Mah-Jongg Mah-Jongg is a fascinating rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards. American Mah-Jongg uses a card of standard hands against which all games are played. It requires a very small

Location : Civic Park Community Center Conference Room

amount of time to learn but results in hours of enjoyment laced

Instructor : Jean Goldman

with a lot of mental stimulation. For a fun experience come and

DATES DAY TIME

9/26

Wed

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10:00am-11:30am $38/1

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enjoy a supportive environment where you will learn to play one step at a time. $9 supply fee due at first class.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Assembly Hall Instructor : Elizabeth Fraga DATES DAY TIME

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9/11-10/2 Tue 1:00pm-4:00pm $43/4

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10/9-10/30 Tue

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1:00pm-4:00pm $43/4

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Sports

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Thinking Bridge An intermediate-level Contract Bridge class intended for those who play regularly. Uses hands-on teaching methods combined with mentored play to improve your bidding, declarer play, and defense. Focuses on reasoning and judgment; standard bidding used throughout. Lesson materials included. The instructor is a Sapphire Life Master and Master Bridge teacher. Come alone or bring your favorite partner. Prerequisites: Introduction to Bridge, Bridge: Declarer Play and Bridge: Defense, or equivalent.

Instructor : Grant Robinson

Develop your skills with Boundary Oak Director of Instruction and former PGA tour player Dave DeLong. Golfers will learn fundamentals such as the swing, short game, rules and etiquette. Class size limited to 10 to ensure quality instruction. Bring a nine iron or pitching wedge beginners and experienced golfers. $5 ball fee due at each class.

Location : Boundary Oak Golf Course Driving Range

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/10-10/8 Mon 7:00pm-9:00pm $103/5

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10/15-11/19 Mon

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7:00pm-9:00pm

Golf Coed (Beg/Int)

to the first class. Clubs provided upon request at class. Class open to

Location : Civic Park Community Center Multipurpose Room

DATES DAY TIME

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$103/5

No class 11/12

Instructor : Dave Delong DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/13-10/18 Thu

6:00pm-7:00pm $99/6

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9/18-10/23 Tue

6:00pm-7:00pm $99/6

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9/18-10/23 Tue

9:30am-10:30am $99/6

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NEW | Zentangle Arrives in Walnut Creek Learn to draw simple patterns that bring you to a place where

Tice Valley & Foothill Community Gymnasiums

the chatter and clutter of everyday life softens. When you finish

Tice Valley, Foothill and Walnut Creek Intermediate Gymnasiums

and lift your eyes from the paper, you discover you have created

are available for public and private rentals. Book your special

something beautiful. Learn Zentangle basics from a Certified

events (basketball/volleyball, practices) with us. For further

Zentangle Teacher. $10 supply fee due at first class.

information call the Tice Gym rental line at 925-256-3560.

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Club Room Instructor : Elaine Wegenka, CZT DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/12-9/19 Wed 1:00pm-3:00pm $28/2

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10/15-10/22 Mon

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$28/2

adult Drop-In sports Drop-In Badminton

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NEW | Zentangle For Experienced Tanglers

Location: Tice Valley Gymnasium DATES

DAY TIME fee

Designed for students who have experience with Zentangle and

9/12/18-1/4/19

Mon Wed Fri

have taken a class from a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT). Each

9am-12pm

$5

class explores another facet of Zentangle, each class is a surprise.

Drop-In Basketball

Build your tile library, work with new papers, pens. Bring your

Location: Tice Valley Gymnasium

drawing pad. Extensive support is provided for your Zentangle

DATES

DAY TIME fee

9/12/18-1/4/19

Mon - Fri

journey. $27 supply fee due at first class.

12pm-3pm

$5

No class 11/22, 12/25, 1/1

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Club Room Instructor : Elaine Wegenka, CTZ DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Drop-In Pickleball

9/26-10/17 Wed

1:00pm-3:00pm $60/4

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Location: Tice Valley Gymnasium

11/14-12/5 Wed

1:00pm-3:00pm $60/4

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DATES

DAY TIME fee

9/12/18-1/4/19

Mon Wed Thu

9am-1pm

$5

1/12-3/9

Fri

9:00am-12:00pm

$5

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Adult Drop-In Volleyball Fridays Location: Tice Valley Gymnasium DATES

DAY TIME fee

9/14/18-1/4/19

Fri

8:00pm-10:00pm $6

Drop-In Volleyball Tuesdays Location: Tice Valley Gymnasium DATES

DAY TIME fee

9/18/18-12/18/18 Tue

9:00am-12:00pm $6

No class : 12/25, 1/1

5 on 5 Basketball League Adult Basketball Leagues 943-5899 ext. 2426 Sunday 5-on-5 To request a registration packet for Sunday night 5 on 5 or for questions about the adult basketball leagues, email Allnutt@walnut-creek.org. Games will be played at the Tice Valley Community Gymnasium. Individuals looking to join a team may be placed on a free agents list by emailing Wes Allnutt at Allnutt@ walnut-creek.org. Free agents list is distributed to team managers as we do not place individuals on teams.

Volleyball Adult Volleyball Leagues

(925) 943-5899 x2426

Monday Night Coed League Wednesday Night Women’s 4’s To request a registration spring packet or for questions about the adult volleyball leagues, email Wes Allnutt at Allnutt@walnut-creek.org. Games will be played at the Tice Valley Community Gymnasium. Individuals looking to join a team may be placed on a free agents list by emailing Wes Allnutt at Allnutt@walnut-creek.org. Free agents list is distributed to team managers as we do not place individuals on teams.

Turf & Dog Park Hotline (925) 256-3574 Prior to field or dog park use, all groups and individuals should call

Sport/Fitness Groups Continental Little League (925) 210-6141

Baseball and softball programs for boys and girls aged 7-15. Log on to www.continentalbaseball.com for information.

CYO Sports

St. John Vianney boys and girls basketball – call (510) 376-5423.

St. Mary’s boys and girls basketball, cross country, and track & field – call (925) 256-8453.

Jazzercise (925) 357-8667

Class is designed for all fitness levels and ages, with high- and low-impact options. Classes are ongoing. Registration is taken by Jazzercise anytime. Location: Tice Valley Gym. Mon-Sat: 9am.

Mon-Thur: 6:15pm Odyssey/Jrs. Girls Volleyball (925) 974-6219

Odyssey/VIP is a volleyball instructional program designed for 5th – 8th grade girls to learn or enhance their game. Email OdysseyVball@astound.net for more information.

Walnut Creek Adult Softball, Inc. (925) 943-1955

WCASI Provides a recreational slow-pitch softball program at Heather Farm Park. For dates and for more information, go to www.wcasi.org.

Walnut Creek Little League (925) 806-8242

Baseball and Softball programs for boys and girls aged 8-16. For more information, log on to www.wcbaseball.org.

for updated conditions of all City fields and the Heather Farm Dog

Walnut Creek Soccer Club (925) 407-5662

Park.

The WCSC is a youth soccer organization only, with players ages 6-18. For information, visit www.wcsc.org.

Walnut Creek Youth Athletic Association (925) 933-4884

WCYAA offers recreational sports for boys and girls in grades K-11, including basketball, t-ball/baseball and summer soccer. Go to www.wcyaa.com for information.

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Technology & Business

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Tech Buddies: Intermediate iPad First, we go over some of the newer, more advanced features of the iPad and discover tips and tricks for using your iPad more efficiently. Then we delve into the world of apps – you’ll

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learn about the redesigned App Store, discover great apps for

Tech Buddies: All about iPhones

organizing, educating and entertainment, and learn how to find

If you have an iPhone and want to learn more this hands-on class is for you. We’ll begin with the basics – how to use your iPhone’s buttons, controls, commands, and Settings app. Then we’ll look

apps that match your interests. Other topics may include iCloud, Photo Sharing and Maps. For those with basic iPad skills or iPad Beginners class. $5 supply fee due at class

at how to make and take phone calls, send and receive text

Location : Civic Park Community Center Conference Room

messages and manage your contacts. Time permitting we’ll also

Instructor : Martha D. Strizich

discuss some of the iPhone’s built-in apps, such as Siri, Calendar

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10/16-10/23 Tue

$78/2

and Reminders. Bring your iPhone, Passcode, and Apple ID and password. $5 supply fee due at class.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Conference Room

10/25-11/1 Thu

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

1:30pm-3:30pm $78/2

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Instructor : Martha D. Strizich DATES DAY TIME

1:00pm-3:00pm

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Tech Buddies: iPad Fundamentals Learn all about the iPad in this small group setting, where you can get your individual questions answered by the instructor. In the first meeting we’ll go over the iPad’s basic controls, commands,

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switches, settings and discover many of the exciting things your

Tech Buddies: Creating a Photo Book with Shutterfly

iPad can do for you. In our second meeting we explore what you can actually do with your iPad and learn about some of the iPad’s

Learn how to transform the pictures you’ve been taking on your phone/tablet into a beautiful printed photo book of memories

most useful built-in apps, such as Siri, Calendar and iBooks.

Handouts included. $5 supply fee due at class.

using the digital photo website, Shutterfly. This class covers the

Location : Civic Park Community Center Conference Room

basics of creating a custom photo book and how to open a free

Instructor : Martha D. Strizich

account. The instructor will contact you prior to class to walk you

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10/11-10/18 Thu

$78/2

through creating a digital folder of pictures for your photo book.

Bring your Windows PC or Apple Mac laptop to class. Prerequisite: basic computer/internet skills. $5 supply fee due at class

Instructor : Martha D. Strizich

11/8

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Thu 1:00pm-4:00pm $53/1

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Writing & Literature

Location : Civic Park Community Center Conference Room

DATES DAY TIME

1:00pm-3:00pm

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Creative Writing: Short Stories This class will teach students to look deep within their own experiences, both life-changing and ordinary, and it will also teach them to venture outward to carefully observe the world around them. By connecting with our own heartfelt and often buried emotions toward life events, both common and extraordinary, and by seeing how others deal with the traumas and joys we all face,

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Location : Civic Park Community Center Conference Room Instructor : Barbara Schoichet DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

9/19-11/7 Wed 1:30pm-3:30pm $203/8

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Adults 50+ Programs

Halloween Bingo Join us today for a howling good time as we play a morning of Bingo followed by a fun lunch of assorted pizzas and beverage.

Wear Halloween attire and receive two Bingo cards for free.

Seating is limited and advance ticket purchase is required.

Annual Holiday Boutique

Purchase your ticket at the Civic Park Community Center no later than Monday prior to the event. Questions? Call (925) 943-5851.

The busy elves in Santa’s Workshop invite you to attend the Walnut Creek Seniors Club Annual Holiday Boutique. Decorative creations to grace your home, whimsical creations to share with loved ones, cuddly afghans and quilts to keep you warm, and beautiful handmade sweaters, scarves and vests to snuggle in are just a few of the items available to purchase.

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Lakeside Room DATES DAY TIME

11/2-11/3

10/26

Fri

FEE

10:00am-1:00pm $10

Lunch & Learn: Overview of Covia’s Home Match Program their “Home Match” program. Home Match helps homeowners with extra rooms connect with home seekers who need an

Giving in Gratitude: Bay Area Crisis Nursery

affordable place to live, creating a win-win situation. Please call (925) 943-5851 to register for your reserved seat to this

Giving in Gratitude is a new service group hosted by Walnut Creek Recreation giving those ages 50 and better the opportunity to give back to their community without a long-term commitment. Bay Area Crisis Nursery is hosting our fall quarter service project. You will sort and distribute items for their annual yard sale fundraiser.

No experience necessary. This service project is from 8:00am12:00pm. The return to Civic Park will include appetizers and refreshments at the debrief.

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Thu 7:30am-2:00pm $10/1

presentation. Keep the conversation going with peers over a nutritious lunch provided by the CC Café ($3 donation is recommended).

Location : Civic Park Community Center Conference Room DATES DAY TIME

9/19

Wed

FEE

10:00am-11:30am Free

Medicare Counseling Day

Location : Civic Park Community Center Lobby

9/13

DATES DAY TIME

Join us for a free, interactive presentation from Covia regarding

Fri, Sat 10:00am-4:00pm

DATES DAY TIME

Location : Civic Park Community Center Assembly Hall

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Giving in Gratitude: Contra Costa Food Bank Giving in Gratitude is a new service group hosted by Walnut Creek Recreation giving those ages 50 and better the opportunity to give back to their community without a long-term commitment. Contra Costa County Food Bank is hosting our winter quarter service project. You will sort and distribute food items for community members in need of groceries. No experience necessary. This service project is from 8:00am-12:00pm. The return to Civic Park

Medicare open enrollment is from Nov. 1-Dec.15. Prescription drug plans may change each year. The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) recommends reviewing your choices annually. Registered HICAP counselors will be available to review your Medicare drug or health plan and help you decide on the best coverage. You will need to complete a worksheet in advance to make an appointment. Call HICAP at (925) 602-4163 or go to www. cchicap.org.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Conference Room DATES DAY TIME

11/6

FEE

Tue 9:30am-2:00pm Free

will include appetizers and refreshments at the debrief.

Pancake Breakfast

Location : Civic Park Community Center Lobby

Come and enjoy the best pancake breakfast in town. This event is

DATES DAY TIME

12/7

Fri

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

7:30am-2:00pm $10/1

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held on the first Sunday of each month and is open to everyone.

This popular community event plays host to families large and small, grandparents and friends alike. We stop serving at 11:45am, so be sure to come early!

Location : Civic Park Community Center Social Hall

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DATES

DAY TIME

FEE

10/7, 11/4, 12/2

Sun

$3

9:00am-11:45am

Adults 50+ Quarterly Social

Marathon Bridge

Mark your calendar for our quarterly socials and treat yourself to

Open bridge for experienced players. Partners are not required.

an afternoon of food, entertainment and tons of good company!

Players are rotated into the group for that day’s play. Pre-registration

More info to come!

of $35 through the Marathon Bridge coordinator is required. Please

DATES DAY

contact Barbara Meyer at (925) 689-3591.

9/21,12/14 Fri

Location : Civic Park Community Center Multipurpose Room DAY TIME

Bazaar Group

Fri 12:00pm-4:00pm

This is a great drop-in opportunity to learn or share craft ideas while socializing with others and fundraising for the Club. Projects include a variety of crafts from decorative painting to crocheting to anything you would like to explore. This is a group of funloving members who welcome newcomers. Materials for projects are provided and items created are sold in the display case and at the Annual Holiday Boutique. Call (925) 943-5851 for more information.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Multipurpose Room DAY TIME

Wed 9:00am-3:00pm

Bingo Enjoy a fun afternoon of Bingo with other Bingo lovers. Cards are sold separately for each session for $1 each. Paper games are also played and are 25 cents for each square. This is a great activity for keeping your brain healthy and challenged, as well as having fun with friends.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Multipurpose Room

Card Making Workshop Come and learn new techniques for card making in this fun and easy workshop. Pre-registration required. Register at the Civic Park Community Center. Call (925) 943-5851 for questions. Please bring a pair of scissors and glue. All other supplies included.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Lounge instructor : Linda Rogers DATES

DAY TIME

FEE

9/24, 10/29, 11/26, 12/10

Mon

$10

9:00am-11:30am

Club 55 Skiers Enjoy mid-week rates, short lines and best of all, no driving! Weekly ski trips are scheduled for Wednesdays, weather permitting. We meet at Heather Farm Community Center at the large parking lot near the duck pond at 5:30am and return approximately at 6:30pm. To sign up for Club 55 contact Roger Lamm at rogerlamm@gmail.com.

DAY TIME

Creakers Softball

Thu 12:30pm-3:00pm

Come out and join the Creakers, our “Over 50” softball program. There are currently over 200 of us, displaying a wide range of skill levels,

Bowling

enjoying the sport of recreational softball. We have open practices

Beginner to advanced bowlers gather for recreational play and

is on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and runs from April through

exercise at Diablo Lanes in Concord on Tuesdays from 10:00am to

September. With the exception of a rare game or two at Rudgear, it

12:00pm.

all takes place on the Heather Farm softball fields. FEE is $75 a year,

every Monday and Friday morning, weather permitting. League play

the best bargain in town. To learn more, contact Barbara McFarland,

Bridge Open bridge for experienced players. Partners are not required.

registrar, at (530) 518-5217 or via email at kenandbarbara@yahoo.com.

Players are rotated into the group for that day’s play. For those

Cycling Club

who haven’t played recently, Sunday Bridge is recommended.

The Cycling Club meets Thursdays at 9:00am (8:30am June through

Location : Civic Park Community Center Multipurpose Room DAY TIME

Tue 8:30am-12:00pm Tue 12:30pm-4:00pm Sun 1:00pm-4:00pm

August) for weekly rides. Walnut Creek Seniors club membership is required to participate. Contact coordinator Peter Culshaw at shotsfan@gmail.com for more information.

Location : Civic Park DAY TIME

Thu 8:00am-11:30am

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Adults 50+ Hooked on Books

Movie Matinee

If you love to read, enjoy talking about the books you’ve read and

Enjoy popular, recently released feature length films on the first

want to spend time with others just like you, then this is a great

Monday of each month. Your $1 admission includes a bag of

group to join. A wonderful club member, volunteer and avid reader

freshly popped popcorn. Bring your friends. Reservations are not

has stepped forward to coordinate this program. We meet on the

required; however seating is limited.

first Tuesday of the month to discuss our reading selections.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Lounge

Location : Civic Park Community Center Lounge DATES

DAY TIME

FEE

9/4, 10/2, 11/6, 12/4

Tue

$1

1:00pm-3:00pm

Investment Discussion Group

DATES

DAY TIME

FEE

10/1, 11/5, 12/3

Mon

$1

12:00pm-3:00pm

Petanque Learn to play this French game that’s a cross between bocce ball

All those interested in the market and investments are encouraged

and horseshoes. It’s fun and easy, and no experience is required.

to join the investment discussion group to share experiences and

Meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month.

insight with others. Visitors are welcome any time. No investing, this is purely a discussion group. We meet on the third Tuesday

Location : Civic Park Community Center Back Patio

of the month. For questions, contact the Senior Club at (925) 943-

DAY TIME

FEE

5851 or group coordinator Wayne Slater at (925) 938-2705.

Tue 2:00pm-4:00pm

$1

Location : Civic Park Community Center Lounge DATES

DAY TIME

9/16, 10/16, 11/20, 12/18 Tue

1:30pm-3:00pm

Pinochle Join a great group of card-playing men and women for a fun afternoon. All ability levels are welcome, including those who want to learn how to play.

Let’s Sing Love to sing songs from the Big Band Era of the 1930s and 1940s

Location : Civic Park Community Center Multipurpose Room

and enjoy Broadway show tunes. Join the fun and receive some

DAY TIME

FEE

vocal instruction and have the opportunity to either sing as part

Mon 12:00pm-3:30pm

$1

of the group or, if you would like, occasionally lead the group in song. Short solo or duets are also available. Singing can lift your spirits and provide a sense of physical and mental well-being.

Screentime

Drop-in visitors are welcome. Lyrics are provided. Volunteer

Enjoy watching feature-length films which are followed by a

coordinator: Robin Wolf.

discussion. You’ll view a variety of films featuring biographies,

Location : Civic Park Community Center Social Hall

musical programs, history, and documentaries. Your volunteer coordinator is happy to stay for an informal discussion afterwards

DAY TIME

FEE

with any members of the audience who wish to share their

Fri 1:30pm-3:00pm

$1

thoughts and ideas about that day’s program. Meets the second Monday of the month.

No drop-in 11/23

Location : Civic Park Community Center Lounge

Mah-Jongg Drop-In

DATES

DAY TIME

Come and play American Mah-Jongg with us! Both experienced

9/10, 10,8, 12/10

Mon

1:00pm-3:00pm

and new learners are welcome. Players are encouraged to bring their Mah-Jongg sets.

Sing-A-Long

Location : Civic Park Community Center Assembly Hall

If you love to sing in the shower and the idea of singing for fun

DAY TIME

FEE

sounds attractive, then this is the group for you! Meet once each

Tue 1:00pm-4:00pm

$1

week to sing your favorite songs from the past including movies, musicals, and more.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Lounge

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FEE

Fri 9:30am-11:00am

$1

Adults 50+

Adults 50+ Services

Snappy Cats Join the snappiest kazoo band in town! This fabulous group of musicians rehearses once each week and performs for area retirement communities.

Hot Meals

Location : Civic Park Community Center Assembly Hall

Hot Meals are served daily, and anyone over 60 years is welcome.

Call (925) 280-7310 from 10:00am-12:00 pm one day ahead for a

DAY TIME

reservation. Suggested donation is $3.

Fri 9:00am-10:30am

Location : Civic Park Community Center Social Hall DAY TIME

Tennis Join other tennis players every Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:00am-12:00pm at Larkey Park for a fun morning of tennis. This is an ongoing program and open to all adults over 50.

No meals served on: 9/3, 10/8, 11/12, 11/22-23, 12/24-1/1

Bus Passes

Location : Larkey Park Tennis Courts

County Connection bus passes are available at the reception desk.

DAY TIME

Mon, Wed, Fri

Mon-Fri 2:00pm-1:00pm

Check purchases only (checks payable to County Connection).

8:00am-12:00pm

Trivia Fan-Atics

Care Management

Do you enjoy the challenge of playing trivia? Want to have a good

The Care Manager can help you with a variety of senior resources,

laugh and lots of fun while you exercise your brain? Then this is

services and information on senior topics. Care Management

the activity for you! Join us on the first Wednesday of each month

appointments are available at the Civic Park Community Center the

for a fun-filled afternoon of trivia challenge. This is a drop-in

third Wednesday of the month from 9:00am-11:30am. Call (925)

activity so no registration is required. Your hosts will be Bob and

943-5851 to schedule your appointment. Spanish or Cantonese

Cindy Mohler.

appointments can be accommodated upon request.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Social Hall DATES

DAY TIME

9/5, 10/3, 11/7, 12/5 Wed

2:00pm-4:00pm

FEE

$1

Deaf Seniors’ Club Deaf seniors from all over the Bay Area gather to enjoy informative speakers, table and card games, and parties. For information

Walking Buddies

contact the Deaf Seniors Club at (925) 326-4570. Contact the

Enjoy the company of friends and exercise at the same time.

Seniors Club by calling (925) 943-5851.

The Tuesday group is for all walkers on local trails for one to

Location : Civic Park Community Center Lounge

one-and-a-half hours. The Thursday group is more strenuous

DAY TIME

for experienced hikers lasting two to three hours or more. Some Thursday hikes that are out of the area require the consent of the coordinator.

Location : Civic Park Community Center Lobby DAY TIME

FEE

Tue 8:15am-12:00pm

$2

Thu 8:15am-12:00pm

$2

Wed 9:30am-4:00pm

Insurance Counseling Medical Insurance Counseling (HICAP) is held the second Wednesday and fourth Tuesday of each month from 12:303:00pm. Call (925) 943-5851 for an appointment. Long Term Care counseling available at the WCSC.

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Senior Information is available through the Contra Costa County Office on Aging. Call 1 (800) 510-2020.

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Adults 50+

Walnut Creek Seniors Club Ready to jump-start your lifestyle? Join the Walnut Creek Seniors Club. You’ll discover exciting recreational, social and volunteer opportunities. More than 2,500 members visit Civic Park Community Center, a place for active adults age 50 and better, where a dynamic, successful recreation program flourishes.

Benefits include a monthly newsletter which keeps members up-to-date on special events, classes, a variety of special interest drop-in activities, services and travel opportunities. For JanuaryDecember, annual dues are only $15. Club members enjoy discounts on special events, savings on local and international trips, access to lots and lots of activities, and free social services including blood pressure checks, medical insurance counseling, income tax preparation, will preparation and legal advice. To join, come by Civic Park Community Center between 9:00am and 4:00pm, Monday - Friday, or call (925) 943-5851 for more

Senior Legal Services Senior Legal Services are available by appointment the fourth Thursday of the month from 11:00am-1:15pm. Call (925) 943-5851

information.

Drop-In Activities

for your appointment.

See activity descriptions for more info

Senior Peer Counseling

Mondays

Senior peer counseling is available for individual one-on-one, 45-minute counseling sessions the first and third Tuesday of each month from 10:00am-12:00pm. Call (925) 943-5851 for an appointment.

Pinochle: 12:00pm–3:30pm, Multipurpose Room Movie Matinee: 1:00pm–3:00pm, Lounge* Screentime: 1:00pm-3:00pn, Lounge*

Tuesdays Bridge: 8:45am–12:00pm, Multipurpose Room

Transportation Services You can go many places in Walnut Creek with the Walnut Creek Seniors Club Mini Bus service. Just call (925) 933-1434 from 9:00am-10:00am the day before you need a ride. For Monday

Bridge: 12:15pm–4:00pm, Multipurpose Room Walking Buddies I: Meet 8:15am, Lobby Petanque: 2:00pm-4:00pm, Patio* Mah-Jongg: 1:00pm-4:00pm, Assembly Hall

reservations, please call the Friday before. Mini bus service runs

Wednesdays

Monday through Friday from 9:15am-11:30am and from 1:00pm-

Bazaar Group: 9:00am–3:00pm, Multipurpose Room

3:30pm. Evening and weekend service is provided through Walnut

Trivia Fan-Atics: 2:00pm-4:00pm, Conference Room*

Creek Recreation’s Expanded Transportation Services with Lyft, which runs Monday through Friday from 3:45 pm to 12:00am and

Thursdays

Saturday and Sunday all day. (Please note: due to Wednesday

Bingo: 12:45pm–2:45pm, Multipurpose Room

reservations having limited availability, we encourage you to make

Cycling Club: Meet 9:00am

your medical appointments on most other days of the week.)

Walking Buddies II: Meet 8:15am, Lobby

Please call (925) 943-5851 for more information. You must be a Walnut Creek Seniors Club member to participate.

Wills Preparation Simple Wills Preparation is available by appointment on the first Monday of each month from 1:30pm-3:00pm. Call (925) 943-5851 for an appointment.

Fridays Snappy Cats: 9:30am-11:00am, Assembly Hall Let’s Sing!: 1:30pm-3:00pm, Social Hall Sing-a-Long: 9:30am-11:00am, Lounge Marathon Bridge: 12:00pm-4:00pm, Multipurpose Room

SUNDAY Pancake Breakfast: 9:00am–11:45am, Social Hall* Bridge: 12:30pm–4:00pm, Multipurpose Room * See activity description for exact dates.

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Specialized Recreation

Specialized Recreation

A dult

Dances Join us for an evening of dancing and fun at one of the following three locations.

Location : Heather Farm Community Center Lakeside Room

5 yrs & up

DATES DAY TIME

Adaptive Martial Arts/Karate

9/14 12/14

Join martial arts master Sensei Preston Jones for this great adaptive martial arts/karate program for special needs.

9/27-12/20 Thu

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

5:30pm-6:15pm $75/12

7621

No class 11/22

10/19

Fri

Location : Concord Senior Center

11/2

16 yrs & up

Adaptive Cardio Fitness

Fri

FEE

7:00pm-9:00pm $7

A dult

Join cardio fitness instructor Joline Sewell for this specially

Dinner Clubs

designed cardio program for special needs.

Join us for another wonderful culinary treat in Walnut Creek. Drop-

Location : Civic Park Community Center Lounge

9/24-12/17 Mon

FEE

7:00pm-9:00pm $7

DATES DAY TIME

DATES DAY TIME

FEE

7:00pm-9:00pm $7 7:00pm-9:00pm $7

Location : Pleasant Hill Senior Center

Location : Civic Park Community Center Assembly Hall DATES DAY TIME

Fri Fri

off and pick-up will be from the Civic Park Community Center

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

5:30pm-6:15pm $75/12

7618

Applebee’s DATES DAY TIME

No class 11/12

9/19

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

Wed 5:45pm-8:30pm $38/1

7674

The Original Mel’s Diner

16 yrs & up

Adaptive Yoga Join yoga instructor Kristen Stewart for this specially designed yoga program for special needs.

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

10/17

$38/1

Wed

5:45pm-8:30pm

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Skipolini’s Pizza

Location : Civic Park Community Center Lounge

DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

DATES DAY TIME

11/14

$38/1

9/26-12/19 Wed

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

6:00pm-6:45pm $75/12

7620

No class 11/21

Wed

5:45pm-8:30pm

7676

Corners Tavern DATES DAY TIME

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

12/12

$38/1

Wed

5:45pm-8:30pm

7677

16 yrs & up

Movie Fest

A dult

Please join us for two entertaining films and popcorn. Movie titles will be determined at a later date but will be sure to bring the spirit of the season to life. Appropriate for all ages. Price includes two movies and popcorn. Bring a sack lunch.

Saturday Trips (TBD) Specialized Recreation offers two Saturday events each month.

The off-site trips vary in cost and duration. Events are for special needs participants 18 years and older. Drop off and pickup for all

Location : Civic Park Community Center Lounge

trips take place at the Civic Park Community Center. The trips will

DATES DAY TIME

be held on 9/15, 9/29 10/13, 10/27, 11/10, 12/1, 12/15.

11/17

Sat

FEE/SESSIONS CR#

11:00am-3:00pm $15/1

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Aquatics

AQUATICS

Recreational Swimming Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all

CLARKE SWIM CENTER Located in Heather Farm Park 1750 Heather Drive, Walnut Creek (925) 943-5856

times. Horseplay is not permitted. Swimming instruction of any kind is prohibited.

Clarke Swim Center

Beginning September 8, 2018 50 meter pool only; Sat-Sun, 12:00pm-4:00pm

• Heated pools open year-round

*Baby pool and diving pool may be closed for fall season pending

• Olympic size, 20-lane lap pool

staffing. *Small Inflatable Obstacle Course operational through

• Certified professional lifeguards

September pending staffing

• Heated locker rooms and showers • Seasonal diving pool with 1-meter diving board • Seasonal children’s pool • Seasonal Inflatable in water obstacle courses • Learn to swim/enhance swimming skills classes available • Lifeguard Training Certification classes available • Rentable Picnic Area • Rentable meeting room • Vending machines FACILITY CLOSED

Lap Swimming All swimmers must swim continuous laps, in the true tradition of lap swimming. Circle swimming will be enforced in order to accommodate more swimmers. Swimming instruction of any kind is prohibited. Fitness Center for use by adults, 18 and older.

Closed toe shoes and clothing must be worn at all times.

Use at own risk.

Sept 22, 23*, Nov 17, 18, 22, Dec 25, Jan 1, 2019 WEEKEND HOURS

Sept 3; Nov 23; Dec 26 Facility Closes at 4:00pm

September 20 *Limited Parking (Pool/playground lot closed): Sept. 17-24 due to Walnut Festival

LAP SWIM (13yrs & older) Clarke Swim Center

Beginning September 4, 2018 Monday - Friday

5:30am - 4:00pm

Monday - Thursday 7:00pm - 8:30pm Saturday - Sunday

11:00am - 4:00pm

Larkey Swim Center

LARKEY PARK SWIM CENTER

Beginning September 4, 2018 Monday - Friday

4:30pm-7:00pm

Located by the Lindsay Wildlife Experience 2771 Buena Vista Avenue, Walnut Creek (925) 943-5861 • Newly renovated 25yr x 25m heated pool • 1 meter diving board • ADA access stairs • Certified professional Lifeguards on duty • Renovated locker rooms with added amenities

Fitness swimming for the entire family! All swimmers ages 7 and older must swim continuous laps, in the true tradition of lap swimming. Recreation swimming and horseplay are prohibited.

Circle swimming will be enforced to accommodate more swimmers. Swimming instruction of any kind is prohibited.

• All Abilities Splash Pad with Play deck and slides

Clarke Swim Center

• Rentable covered party area

Beginning September 8

• Family changing/restroom/outdoor showers

Saturday - Sunday 12:00 am - 4:00 pm

• Shaded lounge area(s)

All participants ages 7-17 must be accompanied by a swimming

• Learn to swim/enhance swimming skills classes available

adult (18 and up).

FACILITY CLOSED

Nov 22, 23; Dec 24, 25, 31; Jan 1, 2019

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Aquatics

Admission Fees

Certification Courses

Everyone entering the facility must pay an admission fee.

No refunds

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (r2017)

Daily Admission Fees

This course will provide participants with the following skills and

One time entrance - no in/out privileges.

certifications to become a certified lifeguard: lifeguarding, first aid,

Children (6 and Under)

$3.50

CPR-FPR, and AED training (oxygen admin. optional).

Youth (7-17)

$4.50

Adults (18 & older)

$6.00

Lap Swim (13yrs & older)

$6.00

• Must be 15 years old by the last day of class.

Splash Pass

$2.00 w/ any type of admission

• Must attend ALL classes to be eligible to take final exams.

(*Allows use of in water inflatable obstacle courses and in/out privileges during recreational swim times).

• Participants must pass all written and practical exams to earn a certificate.

Location Clarke Swim Center FEE $213/ (Includes books, certificates)

Discount 15 Swim Passes Valid for 1 year. No refunds.

Valid at both Clarke & Larkey Swim Centers

Class 8014

Sat/Sun

Class 8015

Mon-Wed, Fri 9:30am-5:30pm

9:30am-5:30pm

11/19-11/23

Class 8016

Thurs-Sun

12/27-12/30

9:30am-5:30pm

9/8 – 9/16

Children (6 and under) $45.00 Age (7-17) $60.00 Age (18 & older) $73.50 Lap Swim (13yrs & Older) $73.50

AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING REVIEW This course is designed for individuals that hold current certifications in Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED which will expire

Lap Swim/Fitness Center DISCOUNT Monthly Pass Monthly (based on 30 days) $65.00 6 Month

(based on 182 days) $375.00

Annual

(based on 357 days) $714.00

soon (before this spring or summer 2017) who need to renew their certifications before they expire in half the time as a regular certification course.

• Participation in class does not constitute automatic renewal of

certification.

• Must pass all written and practical exams to earn certificate.

Must provide proof of current certification first day of course.

SPLISH SPLASH PARTY AREA RESERVATIONS Reserve table space for your pool side party at Clarke Swim

Location Clarke Swim Center FEE $100

Center. Rental includes 5 picnic tables under a covered area. Use

Class 8017

Sat/Sun

9:30am-5:30pm

9/15 – 9/16

of charcoal barbeque and access to refrigerator for food storage.

Class 8018

Mon-Wed, Fri

9:30am-5:30pm

11/21-11/23

Admission for up to 30 guests during Fall recreational swimming

Class 8019

Thurs-Sun

9:30am-5:30pm

12/29-12/30

hours. Package pricing starts at: $175 Weekends(Aug. 25 - Oct. 7) 12:00pm – 4:00pm.

Package information and reservations please call (925) 943-5899 ext. 2428 or email gerow@walnut-creek.org.

Looking for something inside? Poolside room rental is also available throughout the year for meetings, trainings, gatherings, etc. Please call/email for pricing & availability.

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Competitive Programs

Water Aerobics/Morning Stretch/Core & Cardio Classes Water Aerobics - Use the water’s natural buoyancy and resistance

Walnut Creek Aquabears Swim Team

The nationally ranked Walnut Creek Aquabears Swim Team is a yearround U.S.S. (United States Swimming) competitive program.

Head Coach: Mike Heaney, www.walnutcreekaquabears.org (925) 939-5990

as an excellent form of exercise for those looking for something new or those with special considerations such as: pregnancy, arthritis, knee/joint problems or other special considerations.

Swimming skills not required. Morning Stretch -introduces participants to being in the water and develop balance. Traditional water exercise movements and emphasis on correct form. Core

Walnut Creek Masters Swim Team

& Cardio - an overall workout. Be prepared to move in this fast

Our Masters (ages 19-90) team is one of the finest and most fun

paced class which includes traditional water exercise movements/

in the country, providing a competitive swimming program and

techniques and use of a variety of equipment.

structured fitness program for adults of ALL abilities. *Drop-in: try any practice $8 (register at front counter). See team website for

Location : Clarke Swim Center

membership and practice times.

$66/12-class punch ticket (valid 2 years) or drop-in $7

Head Coach: Kerry O’Brien, www.swim4wc.org, (925) 280-5421

Mon/Wed/Fri

Deep Water Aerobics: 8:00am & 9:00am

Tues/Thurs

Morning Stretch: 8:00am (shallow water)

Core & Cardio: 9:00am (deep water)

Walnut Creek Aquanuts Synchronized Swim Team

The Walnut Creek Aquanuts is one of the most acclaimed teams in international synchronized swimming and home of Olympic champions. The Aquanuts provide a year-round program for all ages and abilities.

Head Coach: Kim Probst, www.aquanuts.org, (925) 934-4792

Registration Information Registration begins august 13, 2018 Online: www.walnutcreekrec.org

Walnut Creek Swim Club (WCSC)

Fax to: (925) 938-7529

WCSC is one of the oldest and finest recreational swim teams in

Walk-in: Clarke Swim Center

the county celebrating our 53rd year. We pride ourselves in creating

Mail to: City of Walnut Creek, Attn: Aquatics Registration,

an atmosphere where not only do swimmers improve, but there is

301 N. San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek CA 94598.

great family fun for everyone!

No phone-in registrations accepted!

www.walnutcreekswimclub.org, director@walnutcreekswimclub.org

Registration form is on page 89

Exercise/Fitness Courses

BEFORE REGISTERING FOR SWIM LESSONS

Walnut Creek Masters Adult Swim Lesson

the class that is right for you!

Walnut Creek Masters is offering free swim lessons to non-

prerequisites. Placing your child in the correct class is crucial for

swimming adults. Students must commit to attend all 10 classes

his/her development.

in a three-week time period: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday for three weeks, and the Sunday morning between the first two weeks.

Students will receive one-on-one training in water comfort and

Please read the course descriptions and think carefully about the

Please know that it may take your child more than one class session to graduate to the next level.

stroke work. The Adult Learn to Swim program is sponsored by a

Transfers between classes are at the discretion of aquatics staff.

grant from the Swimming Saves Lives Foundation of United States

Parents may request transfers prior to the first day of the class.

Masters Swimming in partnership with the City of Walnut Creek.

An evaluation may take place the first – third day of a session.

Instructors reserve the right to re-place your child if needed.

LOCATION : Clarke Swim Center

Spaces cannot be “held.” To register please completely fill out the

FREE; 10 CLASSES

Class 8536 Mon/Tues/Thurs 6:45pm-8:00pm 9/24-10/10 and

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registration slip. List your second and third choices for classes. Full payment is required at time of registration.

Aquatics

Swim Lessons * Private lesson schedule will be available online August 13.

A ges 5 - 1 2

Seal Prerequisite: Pass Lobster or ability to perform equivalent skills.

A ges 6 mos - 3 5 mos

Guppy

Increase endurance of front and back crawl. Students must be able to swim front and back crawl 15 yards, do 20 bobs, glide underwater, and tread water for at least 45 seconds. Class objective: con-

Parent/toddler basic water orientation class. Both parent and

tinue with front and back crawl refinement, treading water, diving,

toddler participate in this 20-minute class. Skills include water

and introduction of breaststroke and scissor kick.

adjustment for parents and toddlers, holding techniques, entry and exit from the pool edge, games and songs. Floating, arm and leg movement, and breath control may also be included for older toddlers. All this makes for a positive experience for the child.

A ges 5 - 1 2

Dolphin Prerequisite: Pass Seal or ability to perform equivalent skills.

A ges 3 - 5

Starfish

Stroke refinement, coordination and endurance. Students must be able to swim at least 25 yards of front and back crawl, 15 yards of elementary backstroke and breaststroke kick, and tread water

Water Adjustment: This class is focused on front and back floats.

for one minute. Class objective: continue stroke refinement and

Students will work on blowing bubbles, breath control, kicking,

endurance. Introduce breaststroke arms, dolphin kick, open turns

and water comfort.

and more diving.

A ges 3 - 7

A ges 1 5 - A D U LT

Seahorse

Adult/Teen

Students must be comfortable floating on front and back unsup-

Instructors will work with students at their own pace to develop

ported and able to submerge head for at least 5-10 seconds. Class

basic swimming skills. Skills include floating, kicking, freestyle and

Objective: combine arms and kicks on front float and back floats in

backstroke, and more depending on individual skill/comfort level.

shallow water.

Group swim lesson schedule A ges 4 - 1 1

Lobster

$57.00 (Guppy $43.50): 6 classes

Students must be comfortable floating with combine arm and

*No class Labor Day – Monday, Sept. 3

leg motions. Class Objective: introduce swimming front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke without support for 15 yards, build stamina, and dive into deep water with practice in treading water.

AQUATICS REFUNDS Refunds are allowed up to seven business days prior to the first day of class; a $10 service fee per class will be applied to each refund. Cancellation requests received after the refund period but prior to the first day of class will receive a credit, minus the $10 service fee, valid for one year. No refunds or credits will be offered once classes begin. If you must drop a class due to serious illness or injury, please call: (925) 943-5899, ext 2438 or

Monday/Wednesday August 27 – September 12 Times/ Levels Guppy Starfish Seahorse Lobster Seal Dolphin

4:30

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Tuesday/Thursday – August 28 – September 13 Times/ Levels

4:30

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email Heaston@walnut-creek.org. (Doctor’s note is required. $10 service fee applies.) We do not give refunds for weather or lack of student participation. Transfers between classes may only be done if there is room and transfer is approved by the manager on duty.

Saturdays – September 8 – October 20 *No class September 22 Times/ Levels Adult Guppy

10:00 8051

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WALNUT CREEK TENNIS CENTER HEATHER FARM PARK, 1751 HEATHER DRIVE • WWW.LifetimeActivities.COM • (925) 945-0105 The tennis courts at the Walnut Creek Tennis Center in Heather Farm Park are available on a pay-as-you-play basis. The fee is based on a higher level of service. For more information about class descriptions, registration, private lessons, and ball machine rental please visit our website • Registration begins August 13, 2018 • Office hours are Mon-Fri 8:00am-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-8:00pm • Register on line at www.LifetimeActivities.com or in the•office at 1751 Heather Drive, Walnut Creek.

Adult Tennis

ADULT TENNIS CLASSES (16 & older) Session 1 is 8 weeks long • Session 2 is 7 weeks long • * No Classes on Thursday 11/22 • Target ratio is 6:1 • R=Resident, NR=Non Resident Level Day Time Session 1 Fee (8 weeks) Session 2 Fee (7 weeks) Beginning Mon 9:00am-10:30am 9/3-10/22 $240R/$264NR 10/29-12/10 $210R/$231NR Beginning Mon 8:00pm-9:30pm 9/3-10/22 $240R/$264NR 10/29-12/10 $210R/$231NR Beginning Thu* 9:00am-10:00am 9/6-10/25 $160R/&176NR 11/1-12/20 $140R/$154NR Beginning Sat 11:30am-1:00pm 9/8-10/27 $240R/$264NR 11/3-12/15 $210R/$231NR Beginning Sun 11:00am-12:30pm 9/9-10/28 $240R/$264NR 11/4-12/16 $210R/$231NR Advanced Beginning Mon 10:30am-12:00pm 9/3-10/22 $240R/$264NR 10/29-12/10 $210R/$231NR Advanced Beginning Mon 8:00pm-9:30pm 9/3-10/22 $240R/$264NR 10/29-12/10 $210R/$231NR Advanced Beginning Wed 7:30pm-9:00pm 9/5-10/24 $240R/$264NR 10/31-12/12 $210R/$231NR Advanced Beginning Thu* 10:00am-11:30am 9/6-10/25 $240R/$264NR 11/1-12/20 $210R/$231NR Advanced Beginning Thu* 6:30pm-8:00pm 9/6-10/25 $240R/$264NR 11/1-12/20 $210R/$231NR Advanced Beginning Sat 1:00pm-2:00pm 9/8-10/27 $160R/$176NR 11/3-12/15 $140R/$154NR Advanced Beginning Sun 12:30pm-2:00pm 9/9-10/28 $240R/$264NR 11/4-12/16 $210R/$231NR Intermediate/Advanced Mon 6:30pm-8:00pm 9/3-10/22 $240R/$264NR 10/29-12/10 $210R/$231NR Intermediate/Advanced Tue 7:30pm-9:00pm 9/4-10/23 $240R/$264NR 10/30-12/11 $210R/$231NR Intermediate/Advanced Wed 9:00am-10:30am 9/5-10/24 $240R/$264NR 10/31-12/12 $210R/$231NR Intermediate/Advanced Thu* 6:30pm-8:00pm 9/6-10/25 $240R/$264NR 11/1-12/20 $210R/$231NR Intermediate/Advanced Fri 12:00pm-1:00pm 9/7-10/26 $160R/$176NR 11/2-12/14 $140R/$154NR Intermediate/Advanced Sat 8:00am-9:00am 9/8-10/27 $160R/$176NR 11/3-12/15 $140R/$154NR Intermediate/Advanced Sun 10:00am-11:00am 9/9-10/28 $160R/$176NR 11/4-12/16 $140R/$154NR Advanced Wed 10:30am-11:30am 9/5-10/24 $160R/$176NR 10/31-12/12 $140R/$154NR Advanced Sat 10:00am-11:30am 9/8-10/27 $240R/$264NR 11/3-12/15 $210R/$231NR Advanced Sun 9:00am-10:00am 9/8-10/28 $160R/$176NR 11/4-12/16 $140R/$154NR Cardio Mon 8:00am-9:00am 9/3-10/22 $160R/$176NR 10/29-12/10 $140R/$154NR Cardio Mon 8:00pm-9:00pm 9/3-10/22 $160R/$176NR 10/29-12/10 $140R/$154NR Cardio Tue 7:30pm-8:30pm 9/4-10/23 $160R/$176NR 10/30-12/11 $140R/$154NR Cardio Fri 9:00am-10:00am 9/7-10/27 $160R/$176NR 11/2-12/14 $140R/$154NR Cardio Sun 8:00am-9:00am 9/9-10/28 $160R/$176NR 11/4-12/16 $140R/$154NR Cardio Sun 2:00pm-3:00pm 9/9-10/28 $160R/$176NR 11/4-12/16 $140R/$154NR Doubles Strategy Mon 6:30pm-8:00pm 9/3-10/22 $240R/$264NR 10/29-12/10 $210R/$231NR Doubles Strategy Tue 8:30pm-10:00pm 9/4-10/23 $240R/$264NR 10/30-12/11 $210R/$231NR Mixed Drill & Play Tue 11:00am-12:30pm 9/4-10/23 $240R/$264NR 10/30-12/11 $210R/$231NR Mixed Drill & Play Thu* 8:00am-9:00am 9/6-10/25 $160R/&176NR 11/1-12/20 $140R/$154NR Mixed Drill & Play Fri 9:00am-10:00am 9/7-10/26 $160R/$176NR 11/2-12/14 $140R/$154NR Mixed Drill & Play Sun 12:30pm-2:00pm 9/9-10/28 $240R/$264NR 11/4-12/16 $210R/$231NR Ladies Drill & Play Wed 8:00pm-9:00pm 9/5-10/24 $160R/$176NR 10/31-12/12 $140R/$154NR Ladies 3.5+ Wed 7:30pm-9:00pm 9/5-10/24 $240R/$264NR 10/31-12/12 $210R/$231NR Men’s Advanced Drill Thu* 8:00pm-10:00pm 9/6-10/25 $320R/$352NR 11/1-12/20 $280R/$308NR Men’s 3.5+ Thu* 8:00pm-10:00pm 9/6-10/25 $320R/$352NR 11/1-12/20 $280R/$308NR Adult 3.5+ Drill Sat 8:00am-9:00am 9/8-10/27 $160R/$176NR 11/3-12/15 $140R/$154NR Backhand/Net Game Fri 11:00am-12:00pm 9/7-10/26 $160R/$176NR 11/2-12/14 $140R/$154NR Specialty Shot (Combo) Sat 2:00pm-3:00pm 9/8-10/27 $160R/$176NR 11/3-12/15 $140R/$154NR Super Seniors 60+ Fri 10:00am-11:00am 9/7-10/26 $160R/$176NR 11/2-12/14 $140R/$154NR Late Night Drill Mon 9:00pm-10:00pm 9/3-10/22 $160R/$176NR 10/29-12/10 $140R/$154NR Late Night Drill Tue 9:00pm-10:00pm 9/4-10/23 $160R/$176NR 10/30-12/11 $140R/$154NR Late Night Drill Wed 9:00pm-10:00pm 9/5-10/24 $160R/$176NR 10/31-12/12 $140R/$154NR

adult PICKLEBALL at RUDGEAR PARK COURTS

No Classes on Thursday 11/22 • Target ratio is 12:1 • R=Resident,

NR=Non Resident • Match Play Class requires instructor approval Level Beginning Adv Beginning Match Play & Strategy

Days Offered Thu* or Fri Thu* or Fri Thu* or Fri

Time 9:00am-10:00am 10:00am-11:00am 11:00am-12:00pm

Adult Holiday Tennis Camps Level Adult Holiday Camp 1 Adult Holiday Camp 2 Adult Holiday Camp 3

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Session 1 9/6-10/26 9/6-10/26 9/6-10/26

Fee (8 weeks) $80R/$88NR $80R/$88NR $80R/$88NR

Session 2 11/1-12/20 11/1-12/20 11/1-12/20

Fee (7 weeks) $70R/$77NR $70R/$77NR $70R/$77NR

Target ratio is 6:1 • R=Resident, NR=Non Resident

Days Wed Thu Fri

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Time 11:00am-1:00pm 9:00am-11:00am 9:00am-11:00am

Day 12/26 12/27 12/29

Fee (per day) $40R/$44NR $40R/$44NR $40R/$44NR

tennis

Youth Tennis LITTLE TENNIS & ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT (Ages 4-6) Little Tennis is the ideal introduction to the game for young players. Our team of enthusiastic and friendly coaches help students have fun developing the footwork, motor skills and basic strokes needed to play tennis.

Session 1 is 8 weeks • Session 2 is 7 weeks • * No Classes on Thursday 11/22 • Target ratio is 5:1 • R=Resident, NR=Non Resident Level Little Tennis Little Tennis Little Tennis Little Tennis Little Tennis Little Tennis Little Tennis Little Tennis Little Tennis Little Tennis

Day Mon Mon Tue Wed Thu* Fri Sat Sat Sun Sun

Time 10:30am-11:15am 11:15am-12:00pm 4:15pm-5:00pm 10:30am-11:15am 3:15pm-4:00pm 3:15pm-4:00pm 9:15am-10:00am 4:00pm-4:45pm 9:15am-10:00am 2:00pm-2:45pm

Session 1 9/3-10/22 9/3-10/22 9/4-10/23 9/5-10/24 9/6-10/25 9/7-10/26 9/8-10/27 9/8-10/27 9/9-10/28 9/9-10/28

Fee (8 weeks) $132R/$146NR $132R/$146NR $132R/$146NR $132R/$146NR $132R/$146NR $132R/$146NR $132R/$146NR $132R/$146NR $132R/$146NR $132R/$146NR

Session 2 10/29-12/10 10/29-12/10 10/30-12/11 10/31-12/12 11/1-12/20 11/2-12/14 11/3-12/15 11/3-12/15 114-12/16 114-12/16

Fee (7 weeks) $116R/$128NR $116R/$128NR $116R/$128NR $116R/$128NR $116R/$128NR $116R/$128NR $116R/$128NR $116R/$128NR $116R/$128NR $116R/$128NR

LITTLE RALLYER (Ages 5-7) The Little Rallyers program further develops students’ technique to get them rallying fast! Students love our games that mimic real tennis and our coaches are experts at keeping it fun and engaging. To be eligible for this class players must demonstrate the ability to switch strokes correctly and make contact consistently.

Session 1 is 8 weeks • Session 2 is 7 weeks • * No Classes on Thursday 11/22 • Target ratio is 5:1 • R=Resident, NR=Non Resident Leve Little Rallyer Little Rallyer Little Rallyer Little Rallyer Little Rallyer Little Rallyer Little Rallyer Little Rallyer Little Rallyer

Day Mon Mon Tue Wed Thu* Fri Sat Sat Sun

LITTLE CHAMPS (AGES 6-8)

Time 4:00pm-5:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 9:00am-10:00am 4:00pm-5:00pm 12:00pm-1:00pm

Session 1 9/3-10/22 9/3-10/22 9/4-10/23 9/5-10/24 9/6-10/25 9/7-10/26 9/8-10/27 9/8-10/27 9/9-10/28

Fee (8 weeks) $176R/$194NR $176R/$194NR $176R/$194NR $176R/$194NR $176R/$194NR $176R/$194NR $176R/$194NR $176R/$194NR $176R/$194NR

Session 2 10/29-12/10 10/29-12/10 10/30-12/11 10/31-12/12 11/1-12/20 11/2-12/14 11/3-12/15 11/3-12/15 11/4-12/16

Fee (7 weeks) $154R/$170NR $154R/$170NR $154R/$170NR $154R/$170NR $154R/$170NR $154R/$170NR $154R/$170NR $154R/$170NR $154R/$170NR

formerly Intro to Tournament Play (Ages 6-8)

This program is designed to get our young players playing points and real games while emphasizing technique and motor skills needed to compete at higher levels. Our fun approach includes drills, point play, footwork, and other challenging activities. Right sized performance rackets are recommended for this level and available in the pro-shop. Students are strongly encouraged to attend twice a week. Graduates from this program may enter our Competition Training Program. Please call our office (925 945 0105) for more information.

Session 1 is 8 weeks • Session 2 is 7 weeks • * No Classes on Thursday 11/22 • R=Resident, NR=Non Resident • Class is invitation only by tennis instructor • No online enrollment • Must sign up for at least 2 days offered per session Level Little Champs Little Champs Little Champs Little Champs Little Champs

Day Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun

Time 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 1:00pm-2:00pm 10:00am-11:00am

Session 1 9/3-10/22 9/5-10/24 9/7-10/26 9/8-10/27 9/9-10/28

Fee (8 weeks) $176R/$194NR $176R/$194NR $176R/$194NR $176R/$194NR $176R/$194NR

Session 2 10/29-12/10 10/31-12/12 11/2-12/14 11/3-12/15 11/4-12/16

Fee (7 weeks) $154R/$170NR $154R/$170NR $154R/$170NR $154R/$170NR $154R/$170NR

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WALNUT CREEK TENNIS CENTER READY! RALLY! PLAY! (Ages 7-15)

formerly Youth Tennis (Ages 7-15)

READY!: This is a great place to start your tennis experience! Our entry level is focused on developing the skills necessary to play the lifetime sport of tennis. We focus on fun activities that develop technique, ball striking, tracking, racket control and footwork. RALLY!: This level continues the tennis journey by focusing on rallying and ball control. Players will continue to develop technique using the ball and court size appropriate for their age and level. Players should be able to hold a simple rally and get their serve in play consistently before moving on to PLAY! PLAY!: The PLAY! level places an emphasis on the skills necessary to play a real match. Coaches will continue to develop modern swing techniques as players focus on movement and ball control. Players graduating from the PLAY! level can demonstrate the skills necessary to play a match at the Orange or Green Ball level and are ready to move into our Junior Development family of Classes or try-out for the Competition Training program.

Session 1 is 8 weeks • Session 2 is 7 weeks • * No Classes on Thursday 11/22 • Target ratio is 8:1 unless otherwise indicated • R=Resident, NR=Non Resident Level Ready! Rally! Play! (7-12y) Ready! Rally! Play! (7-12y) Ready! Rally! Play!(7-12y) Ready! Rally! Play!(7-12y) Ready! Rally! Play! (7-12y) 4:1 Ready! Rally! Play! (7-12y) Ready! Rally! Play! (10-15y) Ready! Rally! Play! (10-15y) 4:1 Ready! Rally! Play! (10-15y) Ready! Rally! Play!(10-15y) 4:1

Day Tue Thu Fri Sat Sat Sun Tue Wed Fri Sat

Time 6:00pm-7:30pm 5:00pm-6:30pm 6:30pm-8:00pm 10:30am-11:30am 3:00pm-4:00pm 10:30am-11:30am 6:00pm-7:30pm 6:30pm-7:30pm 4:30pm-6:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm

Session 1 9/4-10/23 9/6-10/25 9/7-10/26 9/8-10/27 9/8-10/27 9/9-10/28 9/4-10/23 9/5-10/24 9/7-10/26 9/8-10/27

Fee (8 wk) $180R/$198NR $180R/$198NR $180R/$198NR $180R/$198NR $192R/$212NR $180R/$198NR $180R/$198NR $192R/$212NR $180R/$198NR $192R/$212NR

Session 2 10/30-12/11 11/1-12/20 11/2-12/14 11/3-12/15 11/3-12/15 11/4-12/16 10/30-12/11 10/31-12/12 11/2-12/14 11/3-12/15

Fee (7 wk) $158R/$174NR $158R/$174NR $158R/$174NR $158R/$174NR $168R/$185NR $158R/$174NR $158R/$174NR $168R/$185NR $158R/$174NR $168R/$185NR

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT: BRONZE, SILVER, GOLD (Ages 8-15) For graduates of the PLAY! Program or those who can demonstrate rally on a 60’ court or larger and get a serve in-play consistently. Bronze students will be introduced to modern playing techniques, spins and footwork. Strokes will be refined to encourage a full court game.

SILVER: Silver team players learn to advance their game through the development of power, spin and refined control. Coaches an all-court game through a series of drills, point play simulations and exercises. Players at this level have an opportunity to participate in local and travel teams. GOLD: Take your game to the next level! Gold team players build the skills necessary to be an advanced all-court player.

Players at this level have advanced ball control and the ability to apply spin on all shots. A consistent serve with spin and proper grip is also required. Players at this level often compete for their school teams or play USTA tournaments.

Session 1 is 8 weeks • Session 2 is 7 weeks • * No Classes on Thursday 11/22 • Target ratio is 8:1 unless otherwise indicated • R=Resident, NR=Non Resident Level Bronze, Silver, Gold Bronze, Silver, Gold Bronze, Silver, Gold Bronze, Silver, Gold Bronze, Silver, Gold Bronze, Silver, Gold

COMPETITION TRAINING

Day Wed Wed Fri Sat Sun Sun

Time 4:00pm-6:00pm 6:00pm-8:00pm 6:00pm-8:00pm 3:00pm-5:00pm 10:00am-12:00pm 1:00pm-3:00pm

Session 1 9/5-10/24 9/5-10/24 9/7-10/26 9/8-10/27 9/9-10/28 9/9-10/28

Fee (8 wk) $240R/$264NR $240R/$264NR $240R/$264NR $240R/$264NR $240R/$264NR $240R/$264NR

Session 2 10/31-12/12 10/31-12/12 11/2-12/14 11/3-12/15 11/4-12/16 11/4-12/16

Fee (7 wk) $210R/$231NR $210R/$231NR $210R/$231NR $210R/$231NR $210R/$231NR $210R/$231NR

formerly Tournament Training

Session 1 is 8 weeks • Session 2 is 7 weeks • * No Classes on Thursday 11/22 • Class is invitation only by tennis instructor • No online enrollment • Must sign up for at least 2 days offered per session Level Competition Training Competition Training Competition Training Competition Training

Day Mon Wed Fri Sat

Time 5:00pm-6:30pm 5:00pm-6:30pm 5:00pm-6:30pm 11:30am-1:00pm

Session 1 9/3-10/22 9/5-10/24 9/7-10/26 9/8-10/27

Fee (8 weeks) $264R/$291NR $264R/$291NR $264R/$291NR $264R/$291NR

USTA JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS LOCAL LEAGUE 9/30 – 11/18 • Please sign up at the office.• Participants must be able to serve, rally, and keep score Division 12 & Under 14 & Under

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Time 3:00pm- 4:30pm 4:30pm-6:00pm

League Fee $152R/$176NR $152R/$176NR

Session 2 10/29-12/10 10/31-12/12 11/2-12/14 11/3-12/15

Fee (7 weeks) $231R/$255NR $231R/$255NR $231R/$255NR $231R/$255NR

tennis

Youth Holiday Tennis Camps Level Little Tennis (4-6y) AM Little Tennis (4-6y) PM Improvement & Jr Team (7-15y) AM Improvement & Jr Team (7-15y) PM

Day M, T, W M, T, W M, T, W M, T, W

Time 9:00am-11:00am 11:30am-1:30pm 9:00am-12:00pm 12:30pm-3:30pm

Camp 1 11/19-11/21 11/19-11/21 11/19-11/21 11/19-11/21

Fee per Camp $132R/$146NR $132R/$146NR $135R/$149NR $135R/$149NR

Level Little Tennis (4-6y) AM Little Tennis (4-6y) PM Improvement & Jr Team (7-15y) AM Improvement & Jr Team (7-15y) PM

Day Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Fri

Time 9:00am-11:00am 11:30am-1:30pm 9:00am-12:00pm 12:30pm-3:30pm

Camp 2 12/17-12/21 12/17-12/21 12/17-12/21 12/17-12/21

Fee per Camp $220R/$242NR $220R/$242NR $225R/$248NR $225R/$248NR

Level Little Tennis (4-6y) AM Little Tennis (4-6y) PM Improvement & Jr Team (7-15y) AM Improvement & Jr Team (7-15y) PM

Day W, Th, F W, Th, F W, Th, F W, Th, F

Time 9:00am-11:00am 11:30am-1:30pm 9:00am-12:00pm 12:30pm-3:30pm

Camp 3 12/26-12/28 12/26-12/28 12/26-12/28 12/26-12/28

Camp 4 1/2-1/4 1/2-1/4 1/2-1/4 1/2-1/4

youth pickleball at rudgear park (ages 7-15) Level Youth Beginning Youth Intermediate

Day Friday Friday

Time 4:00-5:00pm 5:00-6:00pm

Fee per Camp $132R/$146NR $132R/$146NR $135R/$149NR $135R/$149NR

Target ratio is 12:1

Session 1 9/7-10/26 9/7-10/26

Fee (8 weeks) $80R/$88NR $80R/$88NR

Session 2 11/2-12/14 11/2-12/14

Fee (7 weeks) $70R/$77NR $70R/$77NR

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JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF FUN-FILLED ACTIVITIES TENNIS • PICKLEBALL • BADMINTON •TABLE TENNIS • CHESS SATURDAYS 10/20 AND 12/1 • 6-8PM. Ages 7-15 • $20 for 2 hrs

Please sign up at the office. • Participants please wear athletic shoes

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Open Space

OPEN SPACE

Two-Day Bird Study Program: Birds of Prey Friday September 21, 6:00 to 8:00pm and Saturday September 22, 8:00am to 12:00pm If you are fascinated by birds of prey and would like to learn more about this group of birds then this program is for you. During this two-day program we will learn raptor identification tips, behavior, habitat requirements, and migration patterns of our local birds of prey. The Friday evening class will be held in the historic Carriage Barn at Old Borges Ranch. The Saturday field trip session will begin at Old Borges Ranch/Shell Ridge Open Space and end at Lime Ridge Open Space. Reservations are required and the class size is limited to 15 people. The registration fee is $15 per person for the two day program. For registration or questions please contact Ranger Bylin at bylin@walnut-creek.org.

Night Hike in the Open Space Programs are available for reservation upon receipt of this

Tuesday September 25, time and location to be determined

brochure. If you are bringing a group of five or more then

It’s a wonderful night for an under the full moon walk with Ranger

reservations are required for all programs. Pets are not permitted

Corri Frazier in the Open Space. This will be a great opportunity to

at ranger-led interpretive programs, camping or special events.

explore nocturnal activities of our resident wildlife. The time and

Most programs are 1 – 1½ hours in length. Children under 16

location for the meeting site will be sent to those who RSVP for the

must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. Rain the day

program. Due to the popularity of this program and public safety

of the program or heavy rain in the days leading up to a program

concerns, reservations are required and space is limited. For more

will cancel most programs. Please call the ranger listed for more

information on this program and to make reservations please

information or to confirm that weather has cancelled a program.

contact Ranger Frazier at frazier@walnut-creek.org

Open Space maps are available at ranger stations or by sending a message including your mailing address to dollard@walnut-creek.org.

Ranger-Led Programs

Teacher’s Day at Old Borges Ranch (Workshop) Saturday October 6, 10:00 – 12:00pm OR 1:00 – 3:00pm Revisions are in place for the curriculum of the Old Borges Ranch Tours for elementary age students. We are ready to unveil a newly published Teacher and Student Guide to Old Borges Ranch that

Getting To Know Your Neighbors: Rattlesnakes in our Backyard Saturday September 1, 10:00 to 11:30am, Old Borges Ranch in Shell Ridge

activities that can be done by the class on the day of their visit.

You don’t have to attend this workshop in order to schedule an Old Borges Ranch Tour but it can make your planning for your day much easier. Reservations are required and can be made by

Are you terrified of rattlesnakes? Are you afraid to hike in our

contacting Supervising Ranger Nancy Dawson Dollard at dollard@

open space during snake season? There’s no need to be. This

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program will inform you on how to be snake safe while out exploring your Open Space. We will be learning fascinating facts that will help promote a new respect toward this incredible and misunderstood snake. The program will begin in the 1903 Carriage Barn and then we will explore the Borges Ranch area in search of the western rattlesnake. Meet Ranger Bylin in the historic Carriage Barn and for more information contact him at bylin@walnut-creek. org.

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Howe History Tour

Lime Ridge Hike

Sunday October 21, 1:00 to 2:30pm, Howe Homestead Park

Sunday November 4, 9:00 to 10:30am, Lime Ridge Open Space

From around the world James Howe lived an amazing life as an

This is the first day of the fall time change so be sure to set your

Associated Press correspondent before settling in Walnut Creek.

alarm clock for an early morning hike to kick off the season. Put on

Hobbies such as winemaking, smoking meats, and pigeon flutes

your hiking boots and grab some water, a snack, and a hat because

kept him busy here at “Gopher Gulch Ranch.” We will talk about his

it’s time to join Ranger Art Janke on a hike into incredible Lime

amazing history and look at some of the photo displays in the Dutch

Ridge. The trails pass through varied habitats that are home to a

Kitchen. Reservations are not required. For more information contact

great variety of animals. There’s always something new to see.

Ranger Art Janke at janke@walnut-creek.org.

Meet the ranger at the parking lot at the intersection of Ygnacio Valley Road and Montecito Drive. Reservations are not required.

Night Hike in the Open Space

For more information contact Ranger Janke at janke@walnutcreek.org.

Wednesday October 24, time and location to be determined Join Ranger Corri Frazier for a beautiful night hike under a 100% full moon. Come check out the really wild Walnut Creek night life. You must make reservation for this program. The time and location will be

WINTER ANIMAL TALES Friday December 21, 10:00 – 11:30a.m., Howe Homestead

given out to those who get on the list with Corri at

It’s storytelling time at Howe Homestead on this first day of winter

frazier@walnut-creek.org.

as we prepare for the changes ahead. We’ll meet in the Dutch Kitchen in the Howe residence and talk about how local wildlife

Fire Defensible Spaces in a Grassland Neighborhood (Resource Management Program) Saturday November 3, 10:00am to 12:00p.m, Howe Homestead Park

prepares for winter and share fun animal stores. This is an indoor activity and rain will not cancel this program. There is no charge for the program but a $2 per person donation is requested. For more information and to reserve your spot please contact Ranger Nancy Dollard at dollard@walnut-creek.org.

Each year the Open Space Division spends over $35,000 to create fire breaks around the Open Space sites that help protect our neighbors from grassland fires. The Open Space Supervising Ranger will discuss the Open Space Division’s actions and share ideas on what adjacent homeowners can do to help protect their property. This is a program in the continuing series on resource management issues in the Open Space. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting Supervising Ranger Nancy Dawson Dollard at dollard@walnut-creek.org.

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Open Space

On-Going Programs

Monthly Beginning Bird Walks

November Bird Walk: Lime Ridge Open Space

Curious about what kind of birds are flying all over the place? Our

Saturday November 10, 9:00 to 11:00am

beginning bird walks are the place to learn. If you’re a new birder don’t be shy. Just show up with binoculars, a note pad, and a bird book and let the learning begin. For more information contact Ranger Dan Bylin at bylin@walnut-creek.org.

September Bird Walk: Acalanes Open Space Saturday September 8, 8:00 to 10:00am We will be birding the Putnam Creek area along the Sousa Trail in Acalanes Open Space. This is a great spot to bird watch during the heat of late summer. Most of the trail is shaded and stays cool, and the year round water supply in the creek attracts many birds. Meet at the end of Sousa Dr.

Lime Ridge offers birders a great opportunity to observe numerous raptor species. Our hike will take us to the crest of Lime Ridge through grasslands and chaparral habitats. Meet in the parking lot at the end of Valley Vista Road across from Boundary Oak Golf Course

Farm Animal Fun Day Saturdays September 29, October 20, and November 17, 11:00am to 1:00pm, Old Borges Ranch in Shell Ridge Open Space Come on up to Old Borges Ranch and discover what it takes to care for our farm animals. You will get to assist the ranch staff in their daily animal chores and feedings. Help collect the chicken eggs and clean the coop, clean and care for the goats and sheep, and learn how and what we feed all the animals. Come prepared to learn while

October Bird Walk: Borges Ranch and Shell Ridge Open Space Saturday October 6, 8:00 to 10:00am

we work. Be sure to bring your work gloves and wear sturdy shoes.

The program starts at 11:00 am. Children must be accompanied by an adult and reservations are required. Reserve your spot by contacting Ranger Dan Bylin at bylin@walnut-creek.org.

We will be birding the ranch and riparian woodlands around the Bob Pond area in search of fall migrants, late summer breeders, and early winter visitors. We will also hike into Shell Ridge Open Space

Old Borges Ranch “Historic” Open House

above Borges Ranch if time permits. This location provides great

Saturdays September 29, October 20, and November 17, 1:00 to

edge areas between grasslands and woodlands that create excellent

3:00pm, Old Borges Ranch in Shell Ridge Open Space

habitat for a wide variety of birds. Meet under the windmill at Old Borges Ranch.

Join us at the ranch as we open the doors to the Historic Ranch House for you to tour at your own leisure. An Open Space Ranger will be on hand to answer any of your questions while you tour the house and grounds at your own pace. Join us and imagine what your life would have been living on the ranch as the Borges family did.

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GOLF

Experience Boundary Oak Catering Experience • Perfect location for Weddings, Showers, Anniversaries, Business Meetings, Fundraisers, Birthdays & Celebration of Life.

• Flexible banquet & meeting spaces that can accommodate group sizes up to 250 seated guests.

• Outdoor Ceremony Site available for weddings.

• Ample Complimentary Parking.

• Spectacular views of Mt. Diablo and the foothills of the East Bay. • Unique Dining Events held monthly including: 4th Friday’s, Easter Brunch, Mother’s Day Brunch and various holiday themed events.

Contact us at (925) 934-3600 x 21

Golf Experience • 18-hole Championship Golf Course.

• 5 sets of tees to accommodate any skill level of golfer.

• Lighted Driving Range includes a grass tee hitting area and a 12 stall covered hitting bay.

• Home to the LPGA/Girls Golf Junior Program and host facility for the First Tee of Contra Costa.

• Perfect facility to host your Corporate, Charity, Club or Fundraiser Golf Event.

• Host for the PGA Web.com Tour Qualifier.

For Tee Times Please Call (925) 934-4775 x 10 For Tournaments Please Call (925) 934-4775 x 13

3800 Valley Vista Road | Walnut Creek, CA 94598 | www.playboundaryoak.com

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Registration CONTACT US

online Available 24/7 Log onto www.WalnutCreekRec.org or www.CommunityArts.org

fax Registration, with VISA or MasterCard information to: (925) 938-7529 or (925) 944-3598 for Aquatics. mail Registration Form with payment to: Walnut Creek Recreation Registration, 301 N. San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598.

Make checks payable to City of Walnut Creek. phone Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm (925) 943-5858 or (925) 9435846. (No phone registration available for Aquatics) Please have your class title, number and credit card information ready. walk-in Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm; Heather Farm Community Center, 301 N. San Carlos Drive, Heather Farm Park or Shadelands Art Center, 111 N. Wiget. Aquatics: Clarke Memorial Swim Center, 1750 Heather Drive, Heather Farm Park.

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Standards of behavior For the enjoyment and safety of everyone, the City of Walnut Creek expects all participants and spectators to treat the people and facilities connected with the program with respect and abide by all rules and direction from the staff. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for failure to abide by these standards. equal opportunity The City of Walnut Creek does not discriminate on the basis of disability in any of its policies, procedures, or practices. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission to, treatment in or employment in City of Walnut Creek programs and activities. For information about Walnut Creek’s equal opportunity policies, the process for filing of grievances or to request a copy of the City’s grievance procedures, contact ADA Liaison at (925) 943-5899 ext.2203. photos The City of Walnut Creek reserves the right to photograph facilities, activities, and program participants for potential future use. All photos will remain the property of the City of Walnut Creek and may be used for publicity or promotional purposes only.

Boundary Oak Golf Course............................................................... 925-934-4775

3800 Valley Vista Road, 94598 Center for Community Arts, Shadelands Art Center...................... 925-943-5846

111 N. Wiget Lane, 94598 Civic Park Community Center ......................................................... 925-943-5852

1375 Civic Drive, 94596 Clarke Memorial Swim Center ………............................................. 925-943-5856

1750 Heather Drive, 94598 Heather Farm Community Center ................................................... 925-943-5858

301. N San Carlos Drive, 94598 Larkey Swim Center ……………………............................................. 925-943-5861

2771 Buena Vista Ave, 94597 Tice Valley Community Gymnasium .............................................. 925-256-3572

2055 Tice Valley Blvd, 94595 Walnut Creek Tennis Center ............................................................ 925-945-0105

1751 Heather Drive, 94598 Arts + Recreation Administrative Office ......................................... 925-943-5848 Center for Community Arts ............................................................. 925-943-5846 Dog Park Hotline ............................................................................... 925-256-3574 Facility Rentals .................................................................................. 925-256-3575 Field Conditions Hotline .................................................................. 925-256-3574 Open Space ..................................................................... 925-943-5899, ext. 2135 Preschools ........................................................................................ 925-943-5846 Recreation Information/Park & Picnic Reservations ...................... 925-943-5858 Seniors Club ..................................................................................... 925-943-5851 Seniors’ Volunteer Mini Bus ............................................................ 925-943-1434 Skate Park Hotline ............................................................................ 925-256-3584 Specialized Recreation ..................................................................... 925-256-3531

ADDITIONAL CLASS LOCATIONS Arbolado Park, Arbolado Drive at Doncaster, 94598 Community Arts Ceramics Studio, Studio D and J, 1365 Civic Dr, 94596 Community Arts Preschool at Civic Park, 1395 Civic Drive, 94596 Community Arts Preschool at Heather Farm, Studio H,

500 N San Carlos Drive, 94598 Delta Martial Arts, 2956 Treat Boulevard, Suite H, 94518 Foothill Community Gymnasium, 2775 Cedro Lane, 94598 Walnut Creek Intermediate, 2425 Walnut Boulevard, 94597 Walnut Creek Library, 1644 N. Broadway, 94596 City Council Justin Wedel, Mayor; Cindy Silva, Mayor Pro Tem; Rich Carlston; Loella Haskew; Kevin Wilk City Manager Dan Buckshi Director of Arts & Recreation Kevin Safine Arts Commission Iasmine Abdennabi-Klauber; Glynnis Cowdery; Jane Emanuel; Ann Merideth; Anita Sagastegui Park, Recreation & Open Space Commission Jodi Davenport; Robert Kearsley; Brendan Moran; Arthur Oller; Fred Weston;

CONFIRMATION

pre-registration

Re gistration FORMS

Inclusion Program

Confirmations will be sent for all mail-in, fax-in and phone registrations. Confirmations are sent via email when possible, by post if necessary. If you do not receive your confirmation within 2 weeks, please call (925) 943-5858.

Pre-registration is required for participation in programs. Please do not attend a class if you have not been registered.

Registration forms received prior to the dates specified will not be given priority consideration; however, you may fax, mail, or drop off your form at any time.

Contact the Specialized Recreation Department two weeks before the start date of the class to arrange special accommodations:

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Preston Jones (925) 256-3531 or pjones@walnut-creek.org.

Registration Registration begins August 13

REGISTRATION FORM PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCOUNT

TEL (HOME) TEL (CELL/WORK) ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP EMAIL ADDRESS 1ST CHOICE PARTICIPANT NAME

M/F

DOB

ACTIVITY NAME

ACCOUNT #

CLASS #

2ND CHOICE

START DATE

CLASS #

EXP DATE

START DATE

CVV

FEE

TOTAL

AUTHORIZATION SIGNATURE WAIVER OF LIABILITY I consent to the above person’s participation in the activities and agree on behalf of myself, or minor child, that I assume the risk of accident, injuries or property damage sustained from any cause in connection with my (or my child’s) participation in the activities. I voluntarily release and hold harmless the City (including its officers, agents, employees and volunteers) from any liability for an accident, injury or property damage (except to the extent cause by the City’s active negligence or willful misconduct). I understand that I am responsible for the registration policies and procedures outlined in the brochure. I also understand that the City reserves the right to photograph activities and participants; those photos remain the City’s property for potential future use for publicity or promotional purposes.

Dated

Signature

Please indicate whether: Parent

Participant

Guardian

policies RefundS/creditS

for a maximum of one year.

instructor at the first class. Please

special needs that may require

• Refunds/credits are subject to a

• Failure to attend program or

do not include supply fees with

specific accommodations, please

service charge of $10 per person,

“no-shows” will not be granted a

your registration fees.

call (925) 943-5858.

per class. Refunds are processed

refund/credit.

• Accounts with credit amounts un-

within three weeks.

• Refund policies may vary for 50+

der $15 that are eligible for refund

• Refunds will be considered if

(Seniors) programs.

will be remitted upon request.

• For payment plans (annual

requests are submitted up to seven

donations If you wish to make a taxdeductible donation to Center for Community Arts or Walnut Creek

days prior to the first day of class.

fees

programs, camps, etc.), customers

• For withdrawal requests received

•All courses and camp registra-

must provide a credit card for

after the refund period but prior to

tions include a $3 administrative

automatic payment processing. In

the first day of class, a credit valid

processing fee.

order to use a different method of

for one year may be permitted for

• Fees must be paid in full at time

payment, customers may pay prior

use toward a future course.

of registration by cash, money

to any scheduled payment date(s).

• Withdrawal requests after the first

order, VISA, MasterCard, Discover,

class meeting are subject to partial

AMEX or check payable to the City

credit less service charge and pro-

of Walnut Creek, unless otherwise

rated course fees.

stated in program description.

• No refund requests are accepted

• All payments are processed upon

after the last class meeting.

receipt.

• All credits on account are valid

• Supply fees are payable to the

our programs. If you have any

Waiting lists

CANCELLATIONs

MAKE-UP CLASSes

QUESTIONS

Waiting lists are established once a class has reached maximum enrollment. If space opens or a new class is created, you will be notified.

A class may be cancelled if minimum enrollment is not met. A full refund is available.

Make-up dates for missed classes will only be granted for class cancellations resulting from inclement weather or from direction of the Arts, Recreation Department.

Arts: (925) 943-5846 Rec: (925) 943-5858 Aquatics: (925) 943-5856 50+: (925) 943-5851 Specialized Recreation: (925) 256-3531

ADA Accommodations In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Walnut Creek encourages those with disabilities to participate in

Recreation, please indicate so on your registration form. Thank you!

SCHOLARSHIPS Center for Community Arts Scholarship applications are accepted the day catalogs are available online, and are accepted quarterly. Walnut Creek Recreation scholarships are accepted on an on-going basis.

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CITY OF WALNUT CREEK

THE PERFECT LOCATION FOR YOUR NEXT

Special Occasion OR

CORPORATE EVENT

WEDDINGS, PARTIES, RECEPTIONS & MORE! WEDDINGS, PARTIES,

CORPORATE MEETINGS & MORE! THREE LARGE VENUES • Each over 3,000 square feet • Two locations in unique park settings • Capacities ranging from 200-300 guests • Facilities include kitchens and on-site parking • No preferred vendor list • Rental fees from $105 to $195/hour

MEETING ROOMS, CLASSROOMS & MORE! • Additional rooms accommodate 15-300 attendees • Projection screens and WiFi at most facilities

• Rental fees from $30 to $105/hour Facility Rental Office Heather Farm Community Center

(925) 256-3575 rentals@walnut-creek.org For more information, please visit

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1/28/13 3:04 PM

lesher center for the arts & bedford gallery

2018 - 2019 Season MAMMA MIA! Music and Lyrics by

Benny Andersson BjÖrn Ulvaeus

and some songs with Stig Anderson Book by Catherine Johnson Originally conceived by Judy Craymer Directed by Marc Jacobs Music Directed by Brandon Adams Choreographed by Robyn

Tribuzi August 31 - October 7, 2018

The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!

DANCING LESSONS

By Mark St. Germain Directed by Joy Carlin

October 19 - November 17, 2018 Dancing Lessons centers on Ever, a young man with Asperger’s Syndrome, who seeks the instruction of a Broadway dancer to learn enough dancing to survive an awards dinner. The dancer, Senga, however, is recovering from an injury that may stop her dancing career permanently. As their relationship unfolds, they’re caught off-guard by the discoveries - both hilarious and heartwarming.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

By Charles Dickens Adapted by Cynthia Caywood & Richard L. James Directed by Scott Denison Choreographed by Jennifer Perry

December 6 - 16, 2018 Brimming with music and dance, love and laughter, spectacular special effects and scary ghosts, it’s no wonder the critics have called it “THE Christmas Carol to see in the Bay Area.”

1601 Civic Drive Downtown Walnut Creek (925) 943-7469 www.LesherARTScenter.org

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City of Walnut Creek 301 N San Carlos Drive Walnut Creek, CA 94598

PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID WALNUT CREEK, CA PERMIT NO. 282 ECRWSS

RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER

Music and Movies Under the Stars Bring your family for these free outdoor music and movie screenings. August 17 at Civic Park: Moana. September 7 at Tice Valley Park: The Lion King. September 28 at Civic Park: The Junglebook. For further information: (925) 943-5858 or WalnutCreekRec.org.

Fall Family Art Day Join Center for Community Arts for a day of art-making, music, giveaways and more - free, open to the public and fun for everyone! September 8, 10am - 2pm at Shadelands Art Center.

For further information: (925) 943-5846 or CommunityArts.org.

Holiday Puppet Show and Fun with Santa Walnut Creek Recreation presents a puppet show by Jungle Joe, holiday treats and crafts, and a chance for photos with Santa. December 8, 10am -12pm, Heather Farm Community Center, $15. For further information, please look up class #7193 at WalnutCreekRec.org.

Learn more at walnut-creek.org/ArtsAndRec