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CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP
Write. Connect with a writing community, generate new material, play with language and meaning, explore craft and form, and develop a writing practice in a creative environment. Learn to workshop your pieces in a supportive group. DATE: Ongoing. Next session is Sept. 16-October 1st TIME: 6:30-8 pm COST: Ongoing 4 week sessions are $68, drop-ins are $20 LOCATION: Activity Center on Donner Pass RD next to Kidzone. AGES: 18 and up MATERIALS NEEDED: Pen & writing notebook
INSTRUCTOR: Karen Terrey, poetry editor for the literary arts journal Quay, holds an MFA in Creative Writing, attended the Squaw Valley Writer’s Poetry Conference and teaches Creative Writing at Sierra Nevada College. Publications in which her poetry can be found include: Poet’s Espresso, Moonshine Ink, Autumn Sky Poetry, Rattlesnake Review, & the Sierra Nevada Review. For more info see: www.karenaterrey.blogspot.com
QUILTING
This class is for people who love to quilt and those who would like to learn. We meet to work on projects and to get guidance on new projects. Students provide their own materials. DATES: Wednesdays, starting Sept 3rd TIME: 6:30-8:30 pm FEES: Punchcard $30 DROPINS: $10 INSTRUCTOR: Judy Wasson
YOU’RE ON THE AIR: HOW TO REALLY MAKE IT IN VOICE-OVERS! Voice-overs are hot today! You don’t have to be an actor to get voice-over work, but it certainly doesn’t hurt! With such notable talent as James Earl Jones, Linda Hunt & Donald Sutherland lending their voices to commercials, films & videos, one would think it would be next to impossible to break into this field. Not so! In this class you’ll learn about an exciting new way to get around the competition & actually turn voice-overs into a thriving full or part-time business. Dan Levine, a well-known commercial producer & Tony Award-nominated Broadway composer will discuss voice-over technique in a recorded portion of the class. Terry Daniel, a successful voice-over artist, will introduce students to the voice-over business as a whole. He will talk about the numerous opportunities, the income potential & the all-important demo and how to have it produced. You’ll step up to the microphone to do some practice recording, and best of all, hear the results. Class taught by Suchavoice staff. DATE: Friday, October 17, 2008 TIME: 7:00-9:00 PM FEE: $25 Two hour class
WELLNESS SEMINAR SCHEDULE: Fixing the Hip & Leg with Active Release Techniques® September 16, 7-9 pm This innovative technique breaks up adhesions in muscles, tendons, ligaments & nerve sheaths & differs from chiropractic, massage & physical therapy. A.R.T. includes diagnosis, treatment & specific exercises that will be demonstrated during the seminar. Active Release Techniques® has been effective for the following problems: Achilles tendonitis, ankle injuries, bursitis, compartment syndrome, foot pain & injury, gait imbalances, golf injuries, hip pain, hyperflexion injuries, iliotibial band syndrome, knee & leg pain, knee meniscus injuries, muscle pulls & strains, muscle weakness, myofasciitis, nerve entrapment syndromes, repetitive strain injuries, plantar fascitis, post-surgical restrictions & running injuries. This hands-on class limited to 8 participants. Please bring shorts. Cost: $25.00 Pilates for Back Pain on the Reformer 9/30 7pm This course is for you if you have back, hip, or chronic pain, disk injuries, sports related pain, or lack of control of your abdominal or back muscles. Even if you have tried Pilates before & have been unsuccessful, we can fine-tune it so you may find success. Course objectives include maintaining a pain-free body, finding ideal alignment, balancing muscles, & increasing flexibility. We will also discuss common injuries, their causes, & first aid treatment for them. Introductory course. Cost: $25.00 Limited to 5 Rehabilitation with Pilates for the Professional 10/2 7pm This course is designed for the physical therapist, chiropractor or accomplished Pilates instructor. This course covers the biomechanical principles of rehabilitative Pilates, its application to modified mat work, & reformer exercises. Emphasis is on lumbo-pelvic & shoulder girdle stabilization & the role they play in rehabilitation & injury prevention. Participants will also learn the following: review of Pilates basic principles, identifying proper execution & movement patterns, effective verbal cueing & imagery, clinical problem solving using the Pilates method, & exercises for injury prevention & rehabilitation. Cost: $25.00 Fixing the arm & shoulder with Active Release Techniques® 10/14 7pm This is a technique that breaks up adhesions in muscles, tendons, ligaments & nerve sheaths. This technique is different from chiropractic, massage & physical therapy. It includes assessment, treatment & specific exercises that will be demonstrated during the seminar. Active Release Techniques® have been effective for the following problems: arthritis, bicepital tendonitis, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, de quervains's tenosynovitis, dupuytren's contracture, frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis, golfers/tennis elbow (tendonitis), hand injuries, impingement syndromes, muscle pulls & strains, nerve entrapment syndromes, post surgical, repetitive strain Injuries, rotator cuff syndrome, shoulder pain, sports injuries, swimmers shoulder, tendonitis, thoracic outlet syndrome, throwing injuries, weight lifting injuries & wrist injuries. Limited to 8 participants. Please dress in tank tops. Cost 25.00 Enhancing Immunity Naturally 12/9 7pm Build immunity the natural way with this comprehensive course. Topics include easy ways to increase immunity, good foods, stopping recurring colds, vitamin deficiency & immunity, flue-fighting herbs, allergies & detoxification, lung-strengthening exercises, sinus infections & food allergies, when to use antibiotics, vaccinations, stress reduction & viruses, massage techniques to speed recovery, chiropractic & immunity, auto-immune diseases & stress, cancer & diet. Cost: $10.00 Dr. Barry Triestman is dual board certified in nutrition & chiropractic. He is one of 750 doctors in the country who holds a diplomate in nutrition. Dr. Triestman received his doctor of chiropractic degree from New York Chiropractic College. He is certified in Active Release Techniques® (a specific soft tissue technique) & is a member of the American Chiropractic Association & its council on nutrition. Additionally, Dr. Triestman is a member of the California Chiropractic Association, was selected as an executive officer of the local chiropractic district, & past President of the board of Tahoe Women’s Services. Dr. Triestman holds licensure in California & Nevada. He is also an adjunct professor of anatomy & physiology at Rockland Community College & anatomy at New York Chiropractic College.
STONEWARE In touch with the elements: earth, water, air, and fire, each student will explore and construct, then elaborate and glaze food quality stoneware projects. Use your imagination! So many useful things can be made of clay. DATES: Ongoing Mondays, starting September 8 TIME: 5:30-8:30 pm FEES: $32 /4 week month payable in advance DROP INS: $10 per class MATERIALS: $10 as needed for clay/glazes INSTRUCTOR: Alanna Hughes
WHEEL THROWN POTTERY & HANDBUILDING TECHNIQUES Have fun with clay while learning handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques. Students will enjoy a variety of methods that include molds, slabs, coils, and the wheel. This class encourages student’s individual choice of projects to enhance their creative style. Designed for all levels, beginners to experienced potters are encouraged to attend . DATES: Ongoing Thursdays, starting Sept 4 TIME: 5:30-8:00 pm FEES: $36 per 4 week month DROP INS: $10 per class MATRLS: $10 every two months INSTRC: Susan Dorwart
Jazzercise For everyone, regardless of your age or fitness level. Each class features one hour and 5 minutes of aerobic activity and strength training. Lisa is professionally trained and certified by Jazzercise, Inc. and receives continuing education in all aspects of exercise physiology. Discounts for monthly registration. $8 Drop in.
DAYS: Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday TIME: 9:00-10:05 AM INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Panziera Call 587-7397 for info
BALLET TEEN-ADULT Ballet lV: Dancers will continue to increase their ballet technique and core strength as well as increase their knowledge of choreography and style. Pointe work will be basic, working on foot and body core strength. Requires 3 years ballet. Ballet V w/Pointe work: Dancers will intensify their knowledge of classical ballet technique in all styles including French, RAD, and Cechetti methods. Dancers will also work specific styles of choreography center floor with increased emphasis on pirouettes, foutes, petite and grande allegro. Pointe work will increase to include intense and intricate center floor work. Requires 4 years of ballet. Intermediate/Advanced class requires 6 years experience. DAYS: Ongoing monthly classes starting September 4 Tuesdays 9-10:15 am Teen/Adult Ballet Wednesdays 3-4:15 pm Ballet lV w/Pointe work Saturdays 11:45—1:00 pm Inter/Adv Teen/Adult FEES: $12 per class paid monthly in advance Drop-ins: $15 per class, space available basis
INSTRUCTOR: Sherrie Peterson
BALLROOM DANCE
Learn the Fox Trot, Swing, Waltz, Two Step, Rumba, Cha Cha, West Coast Swing, and Tango during this long-running, popular class. SESSION 1: Wednesdays, Sept 24-October 15 Beginner: 7:30-8:30 pm Inter/Advanced: 8:30-9:30 pm FEE: $35 single, $60 couple More 4 week sessions to be announced INSTRUCTOR: Kent Gustafson BALLROOM DANCE SEMI & PRIVATE LESSONS Available for special occasions! Call 582-7720 for info.
BELLY DANCING AGES 14 & UP
Belly dancing movement, isolations, shimmies, hip rotation. This class is a great, all-over body workout! Wear comfortable clothes or belly dancing attire.
DAYS: Tuesdays, starting Sept .2 DATES: Ongoing TIME: 6:30-8:00 PM COST: $12 per class if for full calendar month, paid in advance DROP-INS: $15 per class, paid at class! INSTRUCTOR: Heather Rose Ford
BODY SCULPTURE-IT’S BACK!
Low impact aerobics with weights. This class focuses on toning the entire body to enhance your daily activities. Every six weeks the weight routine is changed to impact different muscle groups. Instructor is certified by the American college of Sports Medicine and is capable of adapting exercises to all fitness levels.
DAYS: Monday, Wednesday & Friday TIME: 7-8:15 am COST: $60 for 12 classes, drop-ins are $7 per day AGES: 18 to 80 INSTRUCTOR: Monica Bocks
CORE STABILITY BALL-NEW!
Core stabilization. Incorporate a stability ball into your fitness or sports training program a variety of balance, core, strength and flexibility exercises.
DAYS: Tuesdays and Thursdays TIME: 7-8:15 am COST: $60 for 12 classes, drop-ins are $7 AGES: 18-80 INSTRUCTOR: Monica Bocks
LYRICAL JAZZ DANCE TEEN/ADULT
A fun filled class with exciting dance moves from Broadway to Hip-Hop. We will work on intricate dance moves to stimulate the body and soul.
DAYS: Tuesdays 5:00—6:15 pm Wednesdays 11:30 am– 12:45 pm FEES: $12 per class if paid in advance for entire month DROP-INS: $15 per class, must be paid prior to class!
INSTRUCTOR: Sherrie Peterson
FAMILY JAZZ ALL AGES
Dancers will learn choreography in both Broadway jazz and funk, with emphasis on developing flexibility, strength, and dance technique. Parent and child classes are for all ages and experience levels. Classes begin September 8th.
TIME:: 5:45-6:45 pm Thursdays FEES: $10 per person per class, pd monthly DROP INS: $12 per class, space available basis INSTRUCTOR: Sherrie Peterson
SALSA DANCE BB of Salsa Reno has been dancing Salsa for over 10 years and teaching since 2002. He regularly studies salsa with top salsa dance instructors from around the world. His current salsa teachers are John and Liz of
Salsamania in Oakland, CA, ranked sixth in the world and he is endorsed
to teach Bachata by Rodney “Rodchata” Aquino, the most respected Bachata
instructor in the Bay area. BB of Salsa Reno teaches at Reno Dance
Sensation and and he is the host and resident instructor for Latin
Thursdays at the Pearl Champagne Lounge in Grand Sierra Resort. With
over 120 active students currently enrolled in weekly salsa lessons in
the Reno area, he feels confident you’re learning a dance with a strong
following that’s embraced by anyone that has heard about this exotic
blend of Afro-Cuban-Caribbean music that is globally recognized as
“Salsa.” Casino Rueda, a group salsa dance guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Casino is a style of salsa from Cuba and Rueda means “circle”. So, basically, Casino Rueda means salsa in a circle. Danced in a group of couples with one caller, partners do a move sequence and then switch to the next person. Salsa Reno offers training classes for various dances and techniques. Training classes are for the students that want to push themselves to the next level of dance! When you advance to an upper level you’re welcome and encouraged to repeat lower levels for free. No partner required for any class. Please visit www.SalsaReno.com or call 530 927-9451 for more and detailed information on classes. DAYS: Tuesday nights, schedule to be announced Instructor: William Robert Flanders (aka Billy Bob)
SWING DANCE Let the good times roll! Learn the Lindy Hop, Charleston, East Coast, Cha Cha, Shag & Salsa. Learn the basics of social dancing. All ages welcome. SESSION 1: September 4-25 SESSION 2: October 2-23 SESSION 3: October 30– November 20 SESSION 4: January 8-29 SESSION 5: February 5-26 SESSION 6: March 5-26 SESSION 7. April 2-23 DAYS: Thursdays TIME: 7-8 PM FEES: $60 couple, $35 single, $15 student DROP-INS: $10 adult, $5 student. INSTRUCTORS: Rob & Jeannie McCarthy They have been competition dancers for over 20 years, helping others learn this fun dance.
PACIFIC CREST MARTIAL ARTS
This Karate school has classes for all ages and experience levels. Parents are welcome to train with their children. Beginner classes will focus on the basics of Karate and kata. Most of the sparring will be with the instructor, Tony Altieri. Intermediate classes are offered for older youth and adults. Advanced classes focus on conditioning and cardio, kumite, kata and weapons. Saturday classes are included.
DAYS/TIMES: FAMILY KARATE Monday & Wednesday 6-7:30 pm SATURDAYS: 10:00-11:00am ADVANCED ADULTS: Tuesdays 5:00-6:00 pm
FEES: $75 per month MATRLS: Gi $27, AAU Fees $14 + testing books INSTRC: Tony Altieri, Sensei
AIKIDO Aikido is a non-aggressive, non-competitive Martial Art teaching new ways of responding to ‘being attacked’. Aikido focuses on how to create harmony & cooperation. We learn about being ‘centered’, blending with and dissolving unwanted energy rather than fighting back, freezing or going into an emotional spin. Our beginner class is a gentle introduction to the practice. You do not need any experience or special equipment-just a curiosity as to what could be possible with such skills in everyday life. Training is fun and energizing. It is a great way to develop your coordination, self confidence, awareness, balance and inner strength. Our beginning classes offer a gentle introduction to the practice. You do not need any experience or special equipment-just a curiousity as to what could be possible with such skills in everyday life. Training is fun & energizing. It is great way to develop your coordination, self confidence, awareness, balance and inner strength. BEGINNING COURSE: 6 week intro class. DAYS & TIMES: Wednesday evenings 6-7 pm DATES: October 1-November 5 FEE: $35 or $70 for beginner course, Gi, and Nov. basic class. BASIC CLASS: DAYS & TIMES: Thursdays and Sundays 6:00-7:30 pm ALL LEVEL: Thursdays 7:45-8:30 pm MONTHLY FEES: $25 for Thursday OR Sunday Only; $35 unlimited DROP-INS: $10 per class, paid at time of drop-in INSTRUCTORS: Sally Jones & Kahlil Johnson
KI GONG FOR ADULTS 50+
Ki Gong is a several thousand year old practice with similarities to Tai Chi. It was developed to enhance health & well-being & strengthen the immune system. Recent findings indicate it relieves stress & tension & helps in the healing of disease. It is a series of gentle, non-impact movements along with focused breathing in a context designed to quiet the mind & increase mental clarity:students leave class with increased energy & a sense of relaxation & well-being. Even students in a chair can accomplish the sequences. MORNINGS: Tuesdays mornings, 9-10:30 am LOCATIONS: Lower River BBQ at Regional Park until weather turns or October 1st, then Community Center Gym EVENINGS: Thursday evenings, 7-8:30 pm, Community Center starting September
FEES: $15 per month DROP INS: $5 per class INSTRC: Rolf Godon PROCEEDS FROM CLASS ARE THEDONATED TO THE SENIOR COUNCIL.
VINYASA YOGA Learn how to begin a lifelong yoga practice. Let Tracey help you develop a realistic, safe practice that you will enjoy and want to continue. You will experience the health benefits and sense of well-being that comes from opening your body, heart and mind, while improving your balance, strength and flexibility. Tracey is an experienced practitioner (25+ years) as well as a certified Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance. She joins us from the Yoga Bliss School in Berkeley. All levels welcome. Bring a mat if you have one, the teacher has a few extras, and wear comfortable clothes DAYS & TIMES: Ongoing Thursdays: 6-7:30 pm at Vet’s Hall Fees: $32 per 4 week month—Drop-ins: $10 per night pd at class Instructor: Tracey Morfett
YANG TAI CHI CHUAN Tai Chi is an internal (soft-style) ancient Chinese martial art. Its practice consists of slow moving forms that make it popular & accessible for all ages. Sifu Steve Scheetz practices all applications of Tai Chi for health: Chi Gong, meditation, exercise & self defense. Class will be what you make it as you draw form what interests you. Sifu Steve is also skilled in the less well known ‘fast’ forms: push hands, weapons & hard style Kung Fu. Begin balancing your body & mind through stretching, strength building, body awareness & meditation. INSTRUCTOR: Steve Scheetz DATES: Mondays & Wednesdays, ongoing TIME: 7-8 pm FEES: $70 unlimited for cal. Month or $10 drop-in per class. LOCATION: Community Center
Whether you call yourself a senior or not, TDRPD is adding a number of activities for Adults who are 55 years young, or more! Senior Program Coordinator Susan Duffey Smith will be working with this group to start new classes, trips, dinners and more. What do you want to do? Please call with any ideas, suggestions, comments, or if you want to volunteer with this group or at the Activity Center. The Teen/Senior Office is located in the Activity Center, 11695 Donner Pass Road, next to the KidZone. Susan may be reached at 582-7766 most mornings.
SENIOR TRIPS
We’re planning some seasonal trips to favorite destinations! Regional trips take in the best of Tahoe and the foothills for a change of scenery. All trips depart from and return to the Truckee Senior Center at 10040 Estates Drive. Seats are limited, so be sure to sign up at least 2 weeks in advance at the Community Center. Prices vary depending on destination. Drivers needed! If you have your class B driver’s license and are interested in being a volunteer driver for Senior trips, please call 582-7766. If we add more drivers, we will have more seats! Additional trips TBA-call with your ideas!
Trip around Lake Tahoe. Join us for a day of sightseeing all the way around the lake. We’ll stop at Vista Points, stop at South Shore for some lunch and maybe a little gambling, then more sightseeing and ice cream on the way home. Lunch and entertainment is on your own. Departure: 8:00 am Return: 5:00 pm. Fee $7 Date: September 16, 2008
Apple Hill, Fall is apple picking time at Apple Hill near Camino, CA, so join us for a day of apple buying, craft fairs, apple eating, music, and pretty much anything else having to do with apples. We’ll stop for lunch at one of the many interesting farms. Departure 8:00 am. Return 5:00 pm. Fee: $7 DATE: October 21, 2008
Daffodil Hill. Call in March to find out dates for this trip to take in the masses of spring bulbs in the area known at Daffodil Hill. We may picnic, so call 582-7720 for details.
Monthly gambling or shopping trips start in November on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Sign up one week in advance at the TDRPD office, 10046 Church Street. Shopping trips depart at 9 am, gambling trips at 4:30 pm from the Senior Apartments.$5
LEARN-TO-KAYAK Try kayaking at our beautiful West End beach at Donner Lake. We provide all the equipment &basic instruction. Then we head out for a little paddle. What a great way to try a new sport and maybe find a paddling buddy for future trips. Bring your own PFD or kayak if you prefer.
LOCATION: West End Beach, Donner Lake TIME: 9-10:30 am (call if bad weather) FEE: $10 per date, sign up by the day DATES: September 4, 18, October 2 INSTRUCTOR: Pat Northrop
MONTHLY ROUNDTABLES
Every 1st Tuesday of each month, meet at the Truckee Donner Senior Citizen Apartments, 10040 Estates Drive, Truckee (by Regional Park) for lunch and event planning. Lunch provided by the Senior Center kitchen for $3-$7 per lunch
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