Recreation Highlights
NEW! Tap, Tumble, and Shake Come join us for a dancing, shaking good time! Participants learn basic tap, creative movement and tumbling to classic children's songs. Class promotes coordination, rhythm, gross motor skills, and most of all FUN! Class is suitable for both boys and girls. Mondays, June 18 - July 23, 4:15-5 p.m. Ages 3-5 years, $72 / 6 classes NEW! Learn Magic Level 2 Work together as a team; parents and children will have the opportunity to share a common interest in this beginning magic class where secrets are revealed. Learn and take home two tricks weekly for a total of eight tabletop magic tricks. Parent participation required. Second child may register for free with a registered sibling. Adults without children are welcome, too. Bring $24 class materials fee. Thursdays, June 7 - June 28, 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 8+ years, $41 / 4 classes NEW! Creative Writing and Spoken Word Spoken word, or slam as it is affectionately called, is one of the fastest growing literary art forms in the world. During this exciting and fun eight week course we will focus on writing for the page and the stage. Modern and classic authors as well as uniquely designed writing prompts will be used to help students find and develop their "writer's voice", combat writer's block and get their stories on the page. Editing for publication and performance will be emphasized and encouraged. Ages 8-12 years: Tuesdays, June 19 - August 7, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Ages 13-17 years: Tuesdays, June 19 - August 7, 12-2 p.m. $75 / 8 classes NEW! Knitting for Beginners This class is designed to teach the basics of knitting. Participants will learn how to read and follow patterns, cast on knit, purl and bind off. Bring knitting needles size US10 or US11, yarn that requires your needle size, scissors, a cable needle, stick markers and point protectors. No class on July 4.
Wednesdays, June 6 - August 1, 6-8 p.m. Ages 13+ years, $59 / 8 classes Heartsaver CPR Learn how to respond to breathing/cardiac emergencies for an adult, child, and infant. Participants will recieve an American Heart Association CPR and AED certification that is good for two years. Bring $20 cash materials fee. Tuesday, June 12, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 6-9 p.m. Ages 12+ years, $50 / 1 class Zumba Gold Toning Zumba Gold Toning combines enticing international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training of the Zumba Toning program, creating an easy-to-follow, health-boosting dance-fitness program for the active older adult. Participants can help prevent age-related bone loss, increase muscle strength and definition, improve mobility, and heart health. Participants should bring water, a towel, and 1 lb. or 2 lb. dumbbell hand weights. No class on June 22 and June 29. Fridays, June 15 - July 20, 8-8:45 a.m. Ages 55+ years, $27 / 4 classes To register for these and other classes, visit Community Services on the city's website at www.cityofrsm.org. |