Ymca fall 2013 class schedule web

LEARN GROW THRIVE Fall 2013 Community Class Schedule YMCA AT VIRGINIA TECH

FALL REGISTRATION INFORMATION Some classes are offered by the instructor and you will register with and pay them directly. Please read the description for details. Make sure we have your current email address and phone number on file in case we need to contact you about directions, cancellations, etc.

You can register three ways:

Online

Set up a new account or log into your existing account to view classes and register at www.vtymca.org.

Not sure if you have an account? Call 540–961–9622, email us at ymca@vtymca.org.

By phone

Call 540–961–9622 with a Visa or Master Card

In person Visit The Y Center at1000 N. Main St. Blacksburg Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cash, check, Visa, or Master Card

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

Please register at least 3 business days before class begins. If you would like to join class on the day it begins and it is still open, please call to register.

CLASS CANCELLATIONS

Occasionally, we must cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment, weather, etc. When a class is cancelled you will have the option of receiving a full refund or a credit.

CLASS WITHDRAWALS

Refund requests must be made at least 3 business days prior to the first class meeting to ensure a full refund or credit. Withdrawals after that time will receive credit or a refund minus a $5 fee. Withdrawals after class begins are non–refundable.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

For cancellation information, call us at 540–961–9622 or check www.vtymca.org for an update by 3 p.m. the day of class.

A WORD TO STUDENTS

The Y is committed to offering a wide variety of affordable courses open to all members of the community. Instructors agree to a policy that prohibits them from advertising or selling products and services while teaching these classes. The views expressed in class do not necessarily reflect those of the YMCA at Virginia Tech.

CHOOSING A CLASS If you’re having a difficult time choosing a class to sign up for this fall, the icons below are here to help. Look for the icons, as well as the class category marked in yellow text, throughout the schedule for the type of class you’re interested in taking. You’ll also want to look for the class category when signing up for a class online.

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DANCE 7-8

HEALTH & FITNESS 5-8

GARDENING & OUTDOORS 11

WRITING 10

WORLD LANGUAGES 10

HOME IMPROVEMENT 11 & 14

MUSIC 4 PHOTOGRAPHY 8 FINE ARTS & CRAFTS

8-9 POTTERY 12-13 SEWING 9

Nurturing the potential of every child and teen.

EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP Academic Enrichment WRITING

WORLD LANGUAGES

Sign Language for Babies and Toddlers

Youth French

This class is and opportunity for babies, toddlers and parents to learn how to communicate in American Sign Language. Often at a young age, communication can be hard for children. A basic knowledge of sing language can improve a child’s mood, IQ, fine motor skills and development in tactile, kinesthetic, and visual modalities. Come enjoy this opportunity to connect and bond with your children while learning a new language at the same time! Classes will emphasize visual and hands–on learning techniques. Some healthy snacks, art projects and music will be provided during specific classes.

Beginning courses introduce vocabulary and essential dialog through the use of role play, songs, games, gestures and stories. Our continuing courses expand knowledge and use of the target language, increasing comfort with the language and functional proficiency. Other classes offered on demand.

Instructor Mattea Day studied ASL at Blacksburg High School and for at New River Community College. She is passionate about health, education and helping others. She currently teaches yoga and art classes for kids throughout the NRV. Class Fee: $35 per family Dates: 10/3–10/31 Time: Thursdays 6:15 – 7:00 p.m.

Location: Y Center, Conference Room

If you are interested in other youth or adult classes in French or German, please contact the instructor, Pamela Ferey–Spence, at familyferey@aol.com.

Class Fee: $150 for 12 weeks, (book fee $25, for those who need a book). 10% tuition discount for 2 or more children from the same family.

HOMESCHOOLER GROUP

Dates: 9/18–12/11 (no class 11/27) Time: Wednesdays 12:30–1:30pm Location: Y Center Conference Room PRESCHOOLER GROUP

Dates: 9/18–12/11, (no class 11/27) Time: Wednesdays10:45 –11:45 a.m.

Location: Y Center Conference Room CONTINUING FRENCH 2ND–6TH GRADERS

Dates: 9 /16–12/9 (no class11/25) Time: Mondays 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Y Center Conference Room

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EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP

Academic Enrichment

Arts & Humanities MUSIC Harmonica For Absolute Beginners Learn how to play campfire favorites (“straight harp”) as well as beginning blues. Bring your own harmonica in the key of C (Lee Oskar recommended but Hohner acceptable). Ages 12 and up. Eight week program.

Blues Band “Instructional band” for guitar, harmonica and bass students with two months or more of previous classes or lessons. Bring instrument to class. Group will learn and perform real blues songs. Eight week program. Ages 12 and up.

Instructor Randolph Walker has been playing harmonica for over 30 years. He performs professionally and has recorded a harmonica CD. More information at www.randolphwalker.com.

Instructor Randolph Walker plays guitar, piano, bass, drums and harmonica. He has recorded two albums featuring mostly original compositions and currently performs as a guitar/vocalist. For more information, please visit www.randolphwalker.com

Class Fee: $55 Dates: 9/17–11/5 Time: Tuesdays5:30–6:30 p.m.

Location: Y Center, Art Room

Class fee: $55 Dates: 9/17–11/5 Time: Tuesdays 7:40–8:40 p.m.

Location: Y Center, Art Room

Guitar For Absolute Beginners Students will acquire a basic foundation in guitar including tuning, playing chords, reading tabulature, flat–picking and playing simple folk and blues songs. Required materials: Acoustic, classical or electric guitar, pick.

Tuner recommended but not required. Ages 12 and up.

Instructor Randolph Walker plays guitar, piano, bass, drums and harmonica. As a soloist he has performed on WDBJ–7’s Mornin’ Show and at many churches and coffeehouses. More information at www.randolphwalker.com.

Class Fee: $55 Dates: 9/17–11/5 Time: Tuesdays 6:35–7:35pm Location: Y Center, Art Room

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Improving the nation’s health and well–being.

HEALTH, WELL–BEING, AND FITNESS Group Classes

HEALTH AND FITNESS

Yoga

Tai Chi for Beginners

In this class, students will practice and play with yoga postures, breathing practices and meditation techniques to help begin to bring the body, mind and spirit into balance.

Participants will be guided in explorations that will encourage the individual to become more aware of how the body, breath and mind are connected. Please bring a yoga mat.

Tai Chi is a Chinese movement system for enhancing Health, balance and inner strength. Slow and gentle movements are combined with focused attention to promote overall well being. This class will concentrate on Tai Chi principles and instruction in the “24–Style” Yang short form.

Instructor John Pollard is an engineer who has taught Tai Chi for 17 years and continues the 25–year tradition of offering Tai Chi at the Y. Class fee: $100 Dates: 9/23–12/16 (no class 11/25) Time: Mondays, 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Location: Y Center Dance Room Continuing Tai Chi Tai Chi is a Chinese movement system for enhancing Health, balance and inner strength. Slow and gentle movements are combined with focused attention to promote overall well being. This class is for students who have completed the “24–Style” form and wish to further develop their skills through continued practice and instructions.

Instructor Jim Lawrence is a retired building contractor who has been teaching Tai Chi for 19 years and continues the 25–year tradition of offering Tai Chi at the Y. Class fee: $100 Dates: 9/23–12/16 (no class 11/25) Time: Mondays 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Location: Y Center Dance Room Register at www.vtymca.com or call 540–961–9622

This class is taught by Jennifer Speiden, a physical therapist, registered yoga teacher, Pilates instructor and professional dance performer and educator.

Session I Class fee: $30 Dates: 9/16–9/30 (3 weeks) Time: Mondays 9:15–10:30 a.m.

Session II Class fee: $50 Dates:10/21–11/18 (5 weeks) Time: Mondays 9:15–10:30 a.m.

Location: Y Center Dance Room Ashtanga Yoga Ashtanga Yoga is a set series of poses taught in the tradition established by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and continued by his grandson, R. Sharath Jois. Ashtanga is both aerobic and weight–bearing and therefore has many benefits physically and emotionally. For all classes, please dress comfortably, bring a mat and a small towel to use as a “prop.”

Karen studied with Shri K. Pattabhi Jois from 2002– 2008 and continues to study every year in Mysore, India with R. Sharath Jois. She was Authorized Level 1 by the Shri K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute in 2010 and is registered with Yoga Alliance as E–RYT 500.

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HEALTH, WELL–BEING, AND FITNESS

Group Classes

If you have any questions, please call Karen at 540–558–9554.

LED PRIMARY SERIES

This class is for students familiar with the beginning standing poses or by permission of the teacher.

Class fee: $10 per class to instructor.

Dates: S undays, ongoing (no class first two weeks of October) Time: 9:00–10:45 a.m.

Location: Y Center Dance Room

This class is taught by Jennifer Speiden, a physical therapist, registered yoga teacher, Pilates instructor and professional dance performer and educator.

SESSION I

Class fee: $60 Dates: 8/27–10/1 (6 weeks) Time: Tuesdays, 8–9 a.m.

Location: Y Center Dance Room Please register by phone for this session.

SESSION II

Gentle Yoga This class offers a gentle approach that makes it accessible to those who are living with injuries and physical challenges. Transitions to and from the floor are minimized to help protect joints. Even though the movements may be physically gentle, participants will be encouraged to explore the poses deeply respecting and honoring any injuries or limitations while cultivating an improved sense of body awareness. In this class, movements will be in a chair, standing and lying down on the floor. Please bring a yoga mat.

This class is taught by Jennifer Speiden, a physical therapist, registered yoga teacher, Pilates instructor and professional dance performer and educator.

SESSION I

Class fee: $30 Dates: 9/18–10/2 (3 weeks) Time: Wednesdays 9:15–10:30 am Location: Y Center Dance Room SESSION II

Class fee: $50 Dates: 10/23–11/20 (5 weeks) Time: Wednesday 9:15–10:30 am Location: Y Center Dance Room Be Kind To Your Spine A yoga and Pilates based class for those wishing to promote optimal back health. We will work on building core stability, improving posture, and increasing flexibility.

This is a beginning level class that is accessible to those who would like a gentler approach and modifications will be provided for those needing more challenge. Please bring a yoga mat.

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Class fee: one time/week $50, two times/week $90 Dates: 10/22–11/21 (5 weeks) Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays 8–9 a.m.

Location: Y Center Dance Room Limited Body, Unlimited Mind; a Creative Movement Class for the Mobility Challenged This class is appropriate for anyone who loves music and desires to explore the healing powers of, and joy within, movement regardless of whether they are living with mobility challenges or not. No dance experience is necessary. The moves explored can be done sitting as well as standing. These classes serve to provide an environment and opportunity for all to enjoy the energizing, enriching and empowering benefits of dance and music in a welcoming community setting.

Facilitator Jennifer Speiden will bring elements of contemporary, social and world dances into the class as well as integrate her extensive movement knowledge and experience as a physical therapist, registered yoga teacher, Pilates instructor and professional dance performer and educator.

Class fee: Free Dates: F irst Friday of the Month Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6.

Time: 11 a.m.–Noon Location: Y Center Dance Room Boot Camp If you are serious about losing weight, toning your body, or increasing your fitness level—Boot Camp is for you!

Boot Camp features cardio, strength, core, and flexibility through different forms of fitness to include kickboxing, sports moves, yoga/pilates, and weight training. Lose pounds and inches! Workouts are designed for beginners, intermediate, and advanced exercisers. Great for men & women. FIRST CLASS FREE! $6 Walk–in rate payable to instructor at class or $35/month unlimited ac-

HEALTH, WELL–BEING, AND FITNESS Group Classes

cess to Boot Camp & Zumba® Fitness classes. Student discount available. Open enrollment.

For more information, visit www.new–day–fitnss.com or contact Rosa Jones at 540–230–7178.

Class fee: $6 Walk–in rate, or $35/month unlimited access Dates: Wednesdays 5:30–6:15 PM;

Saturdays 9:30–10:15 AM Location: Y Center Dance Room.

Zumba® Fitness Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Forget the workout, just lose yourself in the music! Zumba® classes feature exotic rhythms set to high–energy Latin and international beats. Before you know it, you’ll be getting fit and your energy levels will be soaring! It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating! No dance experience necessary. All ages, sizes, and fitness levels welcome.

Safe & effective workouts with experienced instructors.

FIRST CLASS FREE! $7 walk–in rate payable to instructor or $35 monthly for unlimited Boot Camp & Zumba Fitness. Student discount available. Open enrollment.

For more information, visit www.new–day–fitnes.com or contact Rosa Jones at 540–230–7178.

Class fees: $7 walk–in rate, or $35 monthly unlimited access Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m Time: Saturdays 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Location: Y Center Dance Room.

Jump–Start Club: Personal Training Group Jump–start your weight–loss or break through a plateau with this six week psycho–educational group. The Jump Start Club is an educational and practical group experience that helps teach participants the foundations of weight management and how to find your “want to” on the fitness journey. In addition to weekly education and nutritional support, all group members receive: 1–Month Unlimited Group Fitness Pass; Access to four Group Personal Training Group sessions; Pre and Post Fitness Testing; Fitness Planning. Lose pounds and inches. Gain motivation and confidence. ALL fitness levels are welcome. $99 payable to instructor.

Enrollment open through Saturday, October 19.

Visit www.new–day–fitness.com or contact Rosa Jones at 540–230–7178 for a free consultation.

Class fee: $99 Dates: 10/19–10/30 Time: Saturdays 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Location: Y Center Conference Room Register at www.vtymca.com or call 540–961–9622

GROUP INTERESTS Life–long Learning DANCE Yoga and Belly Dance Students will begin with a yoga practice that encourages one to develop fluid strength, freedom of movement, and most of all, an increased awareness of how her body moves and breathes. Students will then explore fundamental belly dance moves and will be dancing with them in combinations by the end of each class. The class will close with a yoga practice that includes relaxation and breathwork to relax, center and integrate all the elements of class. Please bring a yoga mat.

This class is taught by Jennifer Speiden, a physical therapist, registered yoga teacher, Pilates instructor and professional dance performer and educator.

Class fee: Dates: Session 1: 9/17–10/1 (3 weeks) $30 Session 2: 10/22–11/19 (5 weeks) $50 Time: Tuesdays 5:45 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Location: Y Center Dance Room Ballroom Dance Instructor Nataliya Timoshevskaya has been dancing more than 10 years and would love to share her experience and love for dance. In this class you’ll learn basic steps, music and variations of Slow and Viennese Waltz, Tango and Foxtrot, and also Latin dances – Cha–cha, Rumba, Samba and Jive. Every lesson will start with a light warm–up. Dance is a great opportunity to improve your posture, meet new people or spend more quality time with your partner. Come alone or with a partner.

Bring comfortable soft–soled shoes and your desire to dance!

For more information go to www.sites.google.com/ site/bbdymca or www.facebook.com/bbdymca.

Class fee: $ 35/per person/per session (five classes) or $8 per class for walk in.

Date: Thursday 9/12 Time: FREE trial class! at 7–8 p.m.

SESSION I

Date: 10/1–10/29 Time: Tuesdays 7:30–8:30 p.m.

Location: Y Center Dance Room SESSION II

Date: 11/5 – 12/10 (no class 11/26) Time: Tuesdays 7:30–8:30 p.m.

Location: Y Center Dance Room

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Modern Dance

Digital Photography Basics

Explore the fundamentals of modern dance technique!

We’ll start with gentle warm up activities, gradually increasing in rigor and intensity. The class will ultimately progress towards fun, full–bodied movement phrases.

Creative expression and improvisation will be introduced and encouraged. Session one will be open to all skill levels. Session two will build on the first session.

Instructor Kirk Keith offers this class for those who have more camera than time on their hands. Learn what all those fancy settings are for, how to improve your photos and the advantages/disadvantages of film vs. digital photography. The emphasis here is on having more fun with your camera purchase and greater satisfaction with your prints. Bring your camera and manual to class.

Instructor Rachel Grant Rugh holds a BA in dance from the University of North Carolina at Greenboro.

For the past several years she has been dancing and choreographing in the Seattle, WA area. She recently relocated to Blacksburg and is looking forward to collaborating with other movers and shakers in the New River Valley’s arts community. Rachelrughdance.com Class Fee: $75 per session SESSION I

Date: 9/25 – 10/30 Time: Wednesdays 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Y Center Dance Room SESSION II

Date: 11/6 – 12/18 (no class 11/27) Time: Wednesdays 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Y Center Dance Room

PHOTOGRAPHY Beginning Photography Have a great camera but don’t know how to make it work for you? This course will teach you how to use your camera’s capabilities to capture better images. Topics will include manual exposure settings including the balance of ISO, shutter speed, and aperture, finding good light, and basic composition guidelines. There will be hands– on work in class as well as homework assignments each week to practice what you’ve learned and opportunities to provide and receive constructive criticism. You’ll need access to a camera with at least some manual controls (M, Tv, and Av settings). Bring your camera and manual to class.

Instructor Suzanne Locascio is a graphic designer and photographer at Virginia Tech during the day, and a potter, artisan, and crafter at night. Check out her photography on Flickr at www.flickr.com/sjl503 and her design portfolio at www.be.net/suzannejoy Class fee: $60 Dates:10/2–11/6 Time: Wednesdays 7:30–9:00 p.m.

Location: Y Center Conference Room

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Class fee: $35 Dates: 11/5–11/12 Time: Wedesdays, 7–9pm Location: Virginia Tech Campus, Torgersen Computer Lab 3080 Photoshop for Beginners In this class, you’ll learn steps to beautify your photos to send, post or print. We’ll do hands–on Photoshop activities and class discussions. You’ll need a digital camera, USB storage device, and basic computer skills (email, attaching files to email, etc.)

Instructor Leslye Bloom’s unique digital images have met with increasing critical and popular acceptance since she began full–time studio work. She holds a BS,MS, and Ph.D. in Art Education from Penn State and is a Certified Art Therapist.

Class fee: $35 Dates: 10/9 –10/23 Time: Wednesdays 7–9 p.m.

Location: Virginia Tech Campus, Torgersen Computer Lab 3060

FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS Fused Glass 101: An Introduction to Glass Fusing through Art Tiles and Pendants This class will cover the basics of glass cutting, edge trimming for safety, glass compatibility, glass assembly and development of aesthetically pleasing fused (kiln formed) glass pieces. The student should expect to leave the class with several pendants and two tiles for display.

Special glass for fusing will be used. All supplies and equipment will be provided.

Instructor Larry Mitchell is the owner of Ladell Kilnformed Arts and is a popular artist at the Y’s Annual Crafts Fair. This class is offered in association with Blacksburg Regional Arts Association.

Class fee: $95, all supplies included Dates: 10/6–10/20 Time: Sundays 1–5 p.m.

Location: Instructor’s studio, Christiansburg

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Fused Glass 201: Art Panels and Slumping of Dishes and Bowls This class will expand on fused glass basics from Fused Glass 101. Assembly and “framing” of art panels will be covered as well as weaving of glass. Next, the basics of slumping (bending glass over a stainless steel or into ceramic mold in the kiln) will be covered. The student should expect to leave the class with several art panels and several dishes.

Instructor Larry Mitchell is the owner of Ladell Kilnformed Arts and is a popular artist at the Y’s Annual Crafts Fair. This class is offered in association with Blacksburg Regional Arts Association. Prerequisite: Fused Glass 101 or permission of instructor.

Class fee: $120, supplies included Dates: 11/24–12/8 Time: Sundays 1–5 p.m.

Location: Y Center Glassblowing Weekend Workshop Get ready for the experience of a lifetime as you learn the ancient art of glassblowing. You will learn about shop safety, proper tool use, the materials for making glass into objects of arresting beauty in a one–on–one method that is hands–on. The class is paced to the student and the group so the forms we make will depend on the group and how quickly each is able to move through each form. Students in the past have made flowers, ornaments, sun–catchers, yard ornaments, and vessels such as bowls and tumblers.

Instructor Parker Stafford holds a MFA from University of Southern Illinois at Carbondale in sculpture and foundry. His award winning designs have been exhibited widely throughout the United States and abroad.

He has taught sculpture at both Radford University and New River Community College. www.staffordartglass.com Class fee: $440, lunch and all materials provided Dates: Saturday and Sunday, On Demand Class Time: 9:30 – 5:30 Location: Newport Studio

(six miles from Blacksburg) Stone Carving This workshop will cover the entire process of creating a sculpture, starting with stone selection, carving and refining, then sand and polish to finish. Design is your option; you may have something in mind or you can see what develops as you work. Tools are covered by the Register at www.vtymca.com or call 540–961–9622

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supply fee which is payable to instructor Sue Brozovsky.

Stone used will be either alabaster or soapstone your choice and costs $2 – $4 a pound. Students should bring work gloves to class.

Class fee: $75, plus $30 supply fee payable to instructor.

Dates: 9/23–10/21 (5 weeks) Time: Mondays 6:00–9:00 p.m.

Location: StoneWitch Studio

SEWING You Can Sew! Always wanted to learn to sew? Learn all the basics while completing a simple clothing item. Instructor Terry Ellen Carter will help you with pattern selection and provide step–by–step guidance throughout your project. After this class, you can let your skills take you in any direction that interests you...fashion, quilting, costumes, home decor, hemming and alterations, and crafting. The possibilities are endless when YOU CAN SEW! Get acquainted with your own sewing machine or use one of ours. The second class will be a shopping trip to purchase supplies.

Class fee: $55 Dates: 9/18–10/16 Time: Wednesdays 6–8:30 Location: Y Center Arts Classroom Sew and Go These sewing workshops allow you to come in, use our sewing machines (or you can bring your own) and take home your project the same evening! Basic sewing skills required, but instructor Terry Ellen Carter will be there to help you through every step. Make something for yourself, your home, or as a gifts. Supply list provided when you register.

Visit Terry’s website at www.terryellencarter.com.

Class fee: $25 per workshop PILLOWS

Date: Thursday 10/24 Time: 6:00–8:30pm Location: Y Center Arts Classroom TOTE BAGS

Date: Thursday 11/7 Time: 6:00–8:30pm Location: Y Center Arts Classroom

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WRITING Writing for the Joy of It

Beginning Conversational Spanish

Have you always wanted to write but don’t know how to start and/or sustain your practice? This workshop is an all day writing adventure that provides a series of structured exercises that honor the writing process, support discovery of your writer’s voice, and exploration and development of your stories. Instructors Jenny Zia and Lesley Howard ground their facilitation in their own combined six–plus decades of daily writing practice, inspired by the philosophies of Julia Cameron, Natalie Goldberg, Anne Lamott and Priscilla Long, amongst others. Supplies needed: pen, notebook to write in and a brown bag lunch or money for lunch in a downtown restaurant of your choice. Muse–nourishing snacks and beverages provided.

This course provides the fundamentals of the Spanish language and teaches grammar and conversation. It enables beginners and advanced beginner learners to develop Spanish language skills naturally. Required Supplies: Spanish textbook: “Easy Spanish Step–By–Step” by Barbara Bregstein.

Jenny Zia, MA, MSW, has shared writing prompts and journal practices with a variety of individuals and groups. Lesley Howard is a local freelance writer, blogger, and one of the founding members of the New River Valley Voices juried reading program. Both are members of a long–standing writing group.

Class Fee: $65 Date: Saturday 11/9 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: CAIO office on College Avenue

WORLD LANGUAGES Turkish Language and Culture This course involves the basics of the language taught in a way that the students will have a substantial overview of the structure of the language supplemented with exercises on vocabulary usage for daily conversational needs. Cultural aspects will be incorporated as needed in the learning of the language.

Instructor Pinar Gurdal has been teaching several years both for the Open University and the English Language Institute. She has an MAEd from Virginia Tech with a concentration in second language teaching.

Class Fee: $50.

Dates: 10/16–11/19 Time: Tuesdays 7:00–8:30 p.m.

Location: Y Center, Conference Room

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Instructor Bertha de la Garza is a native of Mexico.

She has taught Spanish to adults and children for the past 8 years.

Class fee: $50 Session I Date: 9/17 – 10/22 Time: Tuesdays 5:30–6:30 Location: Y Center Conference Room Session II (On Demand) Date: 10/29 – 12/10 (no class on Nov 26) Time: Tuesdays 5:30–6:30 Location: Y Center Conference Room Continuing Conversational Spanish This course is a continuation of Bertha’s beginner level course. It builds on the fundamentals and emphasizes improved conversation. It enables beginners and advanced beginner learners to develop Spanish language skills naturally. Required Supplies: Spanish textbook: “Easy Spanish Step-By-Step,” by Barbara Bregstein.

Instructor Bertha de la Garza is a native of Mexico.

She has taught Spanish to adults and children for the past 8 years.

Class Fee: $50 SESSION I

Dates: 9/16–10/21 Time: Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm Location: Y Center Conference Room SESSION II

Dates:10/28–12/9, (no class 11/25) Time: Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm Location: Y Center Conference Room

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GARDENING & OUTDOORS Seasonal Arrangements Create beautiful seasonal arrangements with plant material/flowers from your own yard and garden. You’ll be given information ahead of class to learn when/how to cut flowers and other plant material. Participants will bring flowers/materials and a favorite container. Extra vases and plant materials will be available at class.

Class will be held at the instructor’s garden just 3 miles from downtown Blacksburg. Directions will be emailed to you after registration. A garden tour will be included in the evening.

left outside to endure the elements, eventually attracting lichens and mosses.

Instructor Lynn Brammer’s hypertufa planters were featured in several gardens on the 2013 Friendly Garden Tour.

Class fee: $20 Date: Tuesday, 10/15 Time: 6:30–8:00 p.m.

Location: Hale–YMCA Community Gardens

Instructor Rebekah Paulson launched “Rebekah’s Country Garden” in 2007, selling sustainable and organically grown flowers from her garden. Rebekah is a floral designer creating unique floral arrangements for weddings and special events and is a gardening consultant.

Class fee: $10 Date: Tuesday, 9/17, 6–7:30 p.m.

Location: Instructor’s garden on Mt. Tabor Road, Blacksburg Fall Vegetable Gardening and Season Extension Learn when and how to grow veggies in the fall and winter with row covers, grow tunnels and cold frames made from locally available sources. Find out how to prepare your crops for the weather systems coming your way.

Much of this information also works for an early jump on the spring season as well. Bring a notebook and pen to class and containers for take–home transplants.

Instructor Barry Robinson has been involved in with agriculture for over 40 years. He holds a BS in Horticulture and a MSED in Agriculture Education.

Class fee: $15 Date: Monday, September 23 Time: 6:30pm – 8:30 p.m.

Location: Y Center Arts Classroom Hypertufa Planters In this hands–on class we’ll provide all the necessary materials and know–how for you to make a beautiful hypertufa garden planter to take home and enjoy for many years. Constructed from peat moss, perlite, and portland cement, a hypertufa planter is lightweight and porous, making it perfect for plant growth. The hypertufa container’s beauty, which resembles stone, increases when Register at www.vtymca.com or call 540-961-9622

HOME AND ENVIRONMENT Kitchen and Bath Remodeling From the Inside Out Have you thought about remodeling, but been overwhelmed by all the choices? Blue Ridge Home Improvement and Ferguson Enterprises have teamed up to offer this course to help you navigate a kitchen or bath remodel with success. The course will address three areas: cabinetry – types, construction methods, drawers, and finishes; plumbing fixtures – types, quality, and finishes; and countertop materials – pros and cons. Before you begin your remodel, take this course so you will understand the process from “the inside out” and be able to make the best decisions for your lifestyle. Three qualified instructors will lead the class.

Susan Davidson, has nine years in the remodeling industry, 6 years as Selections Coordinator with Blue Ridge Home Improvement. Cassidy Jones has a Master’s degree in Kitchen and Bath design from VT and 6years experience in design/plumbing sales. Jackie Gardner has 8 years experience in plumbing, lighting and appliances with Ferguson Enterprises.

Class fee: $10 Date: Thursday, 11/19 Time: 6–8 p.m.

Location: Ferguson Showroom in Blacksburg

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POTTERY AT THE Y CENTER POTTERY STUDIO Thrown Pottery This course teaches the fundamentals of how to create clay works using the pottery wheel. Areas covered will include centering, throwing, trimming, and glazing. Students will leave this course with hands trained to turn clay into mugs, bowls, and lids. There are basic pottery tools available for you to use during class and you may purchase additional clay as needed. This class is suitable for beginning as well as continuing students who still need to practice their skills. Class fee includes tools, glazes, access to studio for practice time, glazes, firing and a 25lb. bag of clay. Additional clay can be purchased for $20 per bag.

WITH MICHAEL L a ROCHE

Class fee: $125 plus $20 per bag of clay Dates: 9/17–10/22 Time: Tuesdays 7–9 p.m.

Location: Y Center Pottery Studio and Dates:10/29–12/10 (no class 11/26) Time: Tuesdays 7–9 p.m.

Location: Y Center Pottery Studio WITH CHRIS LIVELY

Class fee: $125 plus $20 per bag of clay Dates: 9/18–10/23 Time: Wednesdays 7–9 p.m. and 10/30–12/11 (no class 11/27) Time: Wednesdays 7–9 p.m.

Thursday class available On Demand with Michael LaRoche.

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Pottery: Creating Functional Forms In this 4–part class, students will create 3–6 hand–built designs of their choice including slab–built platter, plate, bowl, hand–built mug, casserole dish, or vase. We will be using techniques to incorporate various textures and decorative elements including handles and feet. Students will glaze pieces during the class and will be able to pick them up in time for gift– giving before the holidays! Course fee includes all supplies, glazes and firing of work.

Instructor Allison Keys has been a Pottery Apprentice at Berea College, and at The Potter’s Wheel in Cookeville, Tn. Allison now enjoys making functional stoneware in her home pottery studio. She has taught Pottery classes for the YMCA Open University since 2005.

Class fee: $80 Dates: 9/30–10/21 Time: Mondays 7–9 p.m.

Location: Y Center Pottery Studio Jars and Teapots: Intermediate Wheel Thrown Pottery This class is geared to students who have had at least one class or experience with throwing but are looking to polish their skills and advance their technique. With a small class size and one–on–one instructor help, you will work with the instructor to help develop skills and ideas that go beyond beginning wheel throwing. Advanced pottery forms such as teapots and jars are among many topics that will be discussed and demonstrated. Class is limited to 7 students. Class Fee includes use of studio tools, access to the studio for practice 7 days a week, glazes, and bisque and glaze firing. With Chris Lively Class fee: $125 Dates: 1 0/28–12/9 (no class 11/25) Time: Mondays 7–9 p.m.

Location: Y Center Pottery Studio

GROUP INTERESTS

Life-long Learning

Pottery Demonstration Workshops led

by Michael LaRoche COMBINING POTS OF COMPLEX FORMS

Pottery by Michael LaRoche

Combining wheel thrown forms for tall, unique vase geometries. In this demonstration Michael will illustrate throwing of multiple forms, combining these shapes, and keep throwing to the finish of a piece.

Class fee: $20 Date: 9/26 Time: 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Location: Y Center Pottery Studio SPOUTS AND LIDS: THE TEA POT AND PITCHER

In this demonstration, Michael will explore the tea pot and its components – the Lid and the Spout. These two parts of a tea pot can make a tea pot work really well keeping it from just being a pretty shelf decoration.

The tea pot’s function will be tested and stressed in this class the most. Pitcher spouts will also be explored and demystified.

Class fee: $20 Date: Oct. 28 Time:10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Location: Y Center Pottery Studio ALTERING POTS

In this demonstration class Michael will stab and jab pots, dart pots, cut and alter pots, drop pots, and slap and “twist” to make unique shapes thrown on the wheel.

Class fee: $20 Date: 11/16, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Location: Y Center Pottery Studio

Register at www.vtymca.com or call 540-961-9622

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Giving back and providing support to our neighbors

SOCIAL SERVICES

Environmental Education HOME AND ENVIRONMENT Practical Photovoltaics This overview will provide an introduction to photovoltaic solar electric systems including grid–tie, grid–interactive, and off–grid. Discussion will include panels, mounting methods, inverters, maintenance, and evaluation factors when choosing components and a contractor to design and install your system. This class is offered in conjunction with Sustainability Week Events. Free; pre– registration is requested.

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Bryan Walsh of Solar Connexion will lead this program at the YMCA at Virginia Tech where participants can see the ‘solar trailer’ that provides stand–alone power as well as the grid–tied Y Wind and Solar project.

Class fee: Free, pre-registration required Date: Thursday, September 19 Time: 3:30–5:00 p.m.

Location: Y Center Dance Room

A RICH HISTORY

Outreach and education programs available through Y Community Classes. Contact the Garden Coordinator at Jenny@vtymca.org.

A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN MORNINGS GROUP

Virginia Tech was founded in 1872 with the motto; “Ut Prosim—that I may serve.”

The YMCA at Virginia Tech, an independent-profit,from a long-standing relationship with Virginia Tech. From the late 1880s to the late 1950s, the YMCA published Virginia Tech’s Student Handbook and held freshman orientation. In 1902 the Y (now Performing Arts) was the first building at VT to feature the famous “Hokie stone.”

Meet and mingle in Blacksburg’s most diverse women’s group! Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Contact anne@vtymca.org

ESL CLASSES

Ongoing English as a Second Language classes— daytime and evening for all levels.

Y STUDENT PROGRAMS

VT student volunteers doing important work in the New River Valley and beyond.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

The Y serves Academic Mentoring at Margaret Beeks Elementary and Homework Club at Price’s Fork Elementary.

ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING

Y Student Programs volunteers are paired with Blacksburg Middle or High School students as private tutors by parent or teacher request.

Y OUTREACH PROGRAMS

A pillar of the New River Valley Community, the Y’s got all sorts of ways to feed mind, body, and spirit!

THRIFT STORES

Located in Blacksburg , Ellison & Radford, Y Thrift Shops are a quality low-cost alternative to furnish your apartment, find a good read, or refresh your wardrobe.

Y COMMUNITY CLASSES

SENIOR CONNECTIONS

Volunteers visit weekly with seniors at Warm Hearth , sharing stories, games, and memories.

ALTERNATIVE SERVICE BREAKS

Students take their school break times to dive into critical social, environmental, and community issues while getting real-world experience.

CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM

We have something for everyone. From yoga and fitness to foreign languages, art, and dance, never stop learning with Y Classes. Visit our website to sign up!

A new program in partnership with the VT Engage Remember-Serve-Learn Initiative. Students earn certification in Disaster Response through the Red Cross to help rebuild affected communities.

POTTERY & ART STUDIO

YTOSS?

Open as of January 2011, the Corning Pottery Studio and Jean Cairns Arts & Crafts studios provide a space to discover creative talents. Take a Y Community Class or ask about pottery studio memberships.

COMMUNITY GARDENS

Organically grow your own flowers or veggies and enjoy friendly neighbors. Raised beds, a Solar Greenhouse, perennial gardens, and community plots are available.

Register at www.vtymca.com or call 540-961-9622

The Y’s largest sustainability initiative! Volunteers keep gently-used household items out of the landfill through Ytoss Collection each May and help support Student Programs through the Ytoss Sale each August during move-in.

For More Information, email volcoordinator@vtymca.org or call 540-231-3734.

The Student Programs office is conveniently located in 312 Squires!

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Fall 2013 Community Class Schedule YMCA AT VIRGINIA TECH Register at www.vtymca.com or call 540–961–9622

YMCA at Virginia Tech, 1000 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA, 24060