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SPRING 2012

MONDAY

BALLROOM / SOCIAL DANCE I - 6-8 p.m. - 8 weeks
** Class begins Monday, March 19 **
Develop confidence learning the basics and many style steps in ballroom and social dances. Learn the swing (West Coast & East Coast), jitterbug, waltz, foxtrot, tango, electric slide and cupid shuffle. Also Latin dances such as the cha-cha, rumba and salsa. Couples only. Limit: 20 couples. Instructor: David Vint. Class Fee: $60.00/couple. Class Rep: Judy Nedley. Held in Penn-Trafford High School Cafeteria.

BALLROOM / SOCIAL DANCE II - 8-10 p.m. - 8 weeks
** Class begins Monday, March 19 **
This class is for the intermediate dance couple. Continue to polish your dancing with more style and steps in foxtrot, cha-cha, waltz, swing (East Coast & West Coast), rumba, tango, mambo and salsa. The emphasis is on style, grace and more intricate patterns. Pre-requisite: Ballroom / Social Dance I.
Couples only. Limit: 20 couples. Instructor: David Vint. Class Fee: $60.00/couple. Class Rep: Judy Nedley. Held in Penn-Trafford High School Cafeteria.

ZUMBA EXERCISE DANCE - 6-7 p.m. - 8 weeks
** Class begins Monday, March 19 **
Zumba is the best dance and workout routine you will ever do. It is a fusion of Latin and International music. The routines feature aerobic/fitness, interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt your body. A certified instructor will help you follow the easy steps like the meringue, salsa, cumbia, mambo, samba and flamenco. No matter your age, catch the Zumba fever! Please bring a water bottle. Limit: 35. Instructor: Leisa Maghery. Class Fee: $24.00. Class Rep: Devra Cherrone. Held at Penn Middle School.

ZUMBA EXERCISE DANCE - 7:15-8:15 p.m. - 8 weeks
** Class begins Monday, March 19 **
Come and catch the Zumba fever! Please see complete class description for the 6:00-7:00 p.m. class. Limit: 35. Instructor: Leisa Maghery. Class Fee: $24.00. Class Rep: Devra Cherrone. Held at Penn Middle School.

TUESDAY

WATER AEROBICS/STRENGTH TRAINING - 6:30-7:30 p.m. - 8 weeks
** Class begins Tuesday, March 20 **
Shallow and deep water exercises. Good cardiovascular workout and muscle toning. This is our same Water Aerobics instructor. Limit: 25. Instructor: Lisa Konopka. Class Fee: $24.00. Class Rep: Penny King. Held at Penn-Trafford High School Pool.

WATER AEROBICS/STRENGTH TRAINING - 7:30-8:30 p.m. - 8 weeks
** Class begins Tuesday, March 20 **
Shallow and deep water exercises. Good cardiovascular workout and muscle toning. This is our same Water Aerobics instructor. Limit: 25. Instructor: Lisa Konopka. Class Fee: $24.00. Class Rep: Penny King. Held at Penn-Trafford High School Pool.

COLLEGE FUNDING: MAXIMIZING IT! - 7-9 p.m. - 1 week
** Class held on Tuesday, March 20 **
Learn the secrets of picking colleges that give you the best financial aid package with more free money and fewer loans. See how to legally arrange your income and assets to maximize financial aid. Instructor: Greg Phillips. Class Fee: $6.00. Class Rep: Judy Ryaby. Held at Penn-Trafford High School.

POWER SCULPTING - 6:00-6:45 p.m. - 8 weeks
** Class begins Tuesday, March 20 **
By using a series of moves such as push-ups, squats, lunges and planks, combined with weights, this class promises to be an all-over workout. Please bring 3-5 lb. hand weights, a resistance band, a mat and water bottle. Limit: 25. Instructor: Amy Hedfors. Class Fee: $24.00. Class Rep: Anne Boro. Held at Sunrise Elementary School.

CARDIO STEP AND TONE - 7-8 p.m. - 8 weeks
** Class begins Tuesday, March 20 **
Come join us for a mix of aerobic and step moves combined with weights, designed to increase muscle and cardio fitness for a total body work out. Please bring a step, 3-5 lb. hand weights, a mat and water bottle. Limit: 25. Instructor: Amy Hedfors. Class Fee: $24.00. Class Rep: Anne Boro. Held at Sunrise Elementary School.

FLORAL DESIGN INTRO AND HOW TO DEMO - 7-9 p.m. - 1 week
** Class held on Tuesday, March 27 **
This class introduces the basic design principles and styles and includes the use of tools. Using the knowledge just learned, students will create an arrangement in a vase or basket with fresh flowers. Dress in comfortable clothes. Please enclose a separate check for $18.00 payable to the instructor. Limit: 20. Instructor: Jenn Rossi. Class Fee: $6.00. Class Rep: Gini Newell. Held at Stoney Ledge Nursery.

LINE DANCE - 7-9 p.m. - 8 weeks
** Class begins Tuesday, March 20 **
Fun and Easy! Line Dances formatted for beginners with a couple of more challenging dances for intermediate dancers. No partner needed. Limit: 30. Instructor: Deb Snyder. Class Fee: $48.00. Class Rep: Judy Speedy. Held in Penn-Trafford High School Auxiliary Gym.

BEADED FLORAL ART - 7-9 P.M. - 1 week
** Class held on Tuesday, April 3 **
Learn how to create Beaded Floral Art. Learn how to string and form beads on wire to create flowers and leaves. Student will incorporate the beaded art into a live plant arrangement to place in house or outside garden. Dress in comfortable clothes. Please enclose a separate check for $20.00 payable to the instructor.Limit: 20. Instructor: Jenn Rossi. Class Fee: $6.00. Class Rep: Gini Newell. Held at Stoney Ledge Nursery.

WATERCOLOR PAINTING - 6:30-9:30 p.m. - 6 weeks
** Class begins Tuesday, March 20 **
Experience the fun of watercolor painting, photos supplied for all classes. Learn still life, architecture, landscapes, florals and figures. Hands-on methods are used. Teacher demonstrations are practiced. Come prepared to paint the first night. For a list of class supplies or additional information, email: marciart.marciartsy@verizon.net. Enclose a separate check for materials, payable to the instructor for $5.00. Limit: 18. Instructor: Marci Mason. Class Fee: $36.00. Class Rep: Devra Cherrone. Held at Penn-Trafford High School.

VIETNAMESE COOKING - 6:30-9:30 - 1 week
** Class held on Tuesday, April 24 **
Learn how to make Pho (beef soup with rice noodles, herbs and chilies). Also learn to make spicy orange ribs, green mango salad, and Vietnamese upside down cake with Asian fruits and cardamom cream. Please enclose separate check for $18.00 payable to the instructor.
Limit: 12. Instructor: Dorothy Tague. Class Fee: $10.00. Class Rep: Bibi Peduzzi. Held at Trafford Middle School.

WEDNESDAY

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH - 6:30-9:30 p.m. - 1 week
** Class begins Wednesday, May 2 **
Learn to make cold peach soup, grilled chicken packets stuffed with asparagus spears and wrapped in prosciutto, mixed greens with seasonal fruit, goat cheese and plum dressing. Also enjoy chocolate tulip cups with ice cream and chocolate covered strawberries. Please enclose a separate check for $20.00 payable to the instructor. Limit: 12. Instructor: Dorothy Tague. Class Fee: $10.00. Class Rep: Bibi Peduzzi. Held at Trafford Middle School.

MOROCCAN - 6:30-9:30 p.m. - 1 week
** Class held on Wednesday, April 11 **
Learn to make beef and lamb briouts (appetizers in phyllo), bastilla (sweet chicken pie), orange and fig salad, and Tfaya (thick raisin sauce) with chicken and couscous. Please enclose a separate check for $20.00 payable to instructor. Limit: 12. Instructor: Dorothy Tague. Class Fee: $10.00. Class Rep: Bibi Peduzzi. Held at Trafford Middle School.

ZUMBA EXERCISE DANCE - 6-7 p.m. - 8 weeks
** Class begins Wednesday, March 21 **
Zumba is the best dance and workout routine! Please see complete description for Monday’s Zumba class. Limit: 35. Instructor: Leisa Maghery. Class Fee: $24.00. Class Rep: Devra Cherrone. Held at Penn Middle School.

ZUMBA EXERCISE DANCE - 7:15-8:15 p.m. - 8 weeks
** Class begins Wednesday, March 21 **
Please see complete description for Monday’s Zumba class. Limit: 35. Instructor: Leisa Maghery. Class Fee: $24.00. Class Rep: Devra Cherrone. Held at Penn Middle School.

HORTICULTURAL THERAPY - 7-9 p.m. - 1 week
** Class held on Wednesday, March 28 **
Enjoy a class discussion about the benefits and need for Horticultural Therapy. Students will then create a wreath from plant life. Dress in comfortable clothes. Please enclose a separate check for $35.00 payable to the instructor. Limit: 20. Instructor: Jenn Rossi. Class Fee: $6.00. Class Rep: Gini Newell. Held at Stoney Ledge Nursery.

THURSDAY

MAXIMIZE COLLEGE FUNDING - 7-9 p.m. - 1 week
** Class held on Thursday, April 5 **
Secrets of how to pick colleges that give you the best financial aid package, more free money, and less loans. Also, learn how to legally arrange your income & assets to maximize financial aid.  Instructor: Greg Phillips. Class Fee: $6.00. Class Rep: Judy Ryaby. Held at Penn-Trafford High School.

TRACING YOUR FAMILY TREE - 7-9 p.m. - 2 weeks
** Classes held Thursday, April 12 and 19 **
This is a step-by-step instructional class on tracing your family tree. It is for beginners as well as those who have been at it for years. The use of computers will be available to all students. You will learn a lot! Limit: 10. Instructor: Keli Spiegel. Class Fee: $12.00. Class Rep: Judy Pekich. Held at Penn-Trafford High School.

BODY SCULPTING - 6:00-6:45 p.m. - 8 weeks
** Class begins Thursday, March 22 **
Tone upper and lower body with this total body sculpting workout, designed to build lean muscle and burn fat. Please bring a mat or towel, water bottle, resistance band and 3-5 lb. hand weights. Limit: 25. Instructor: Amy Hedfors. Class Fee: $24.00. Class Rep: Anne Boro. Held at Sunrise Elementary School.

POWER CARDIO/STEP - 7-8 p.m. - 8 weeks
** Class begins Thursday, March 22 **
This class takes cardio/step to a new level, using more power moves and longer intervals of cardio and step combinations along with toning. This class will definitely increase your calorie burn. Please bring a step, 3-5 lb. hand weights, a mat and a water bottle. Limit: 25. Instructor: Amy Hedfors. Class Fee: $24.00. Class Rep: Anne Boro. Held at Sunrise Elementary School.

CALLIGRAPHY: The Art of Fancy Writing - 7:00-8:30 p.m. - 3 weeks
** Class held on Thursday, March 22, 29/April 5 **
Spend just three (3) short evenings learning to make beautiful invitations, impressive signs, and maybe even improve your handwriting. Chancery and uncial alphabets will be taught. Come for a fun way to relax and be creative. Please enclose a separate check for $8.00 payable to the instructor. Limit: None. Instructor: Janice Fiorina. Class Fee: $13.00. Class Rep: Carol Jacobelli. Held at Penn-Trafford High School.

BASIC HATHA & VINYASA FLOW YOGA - 7-8 p.m. - 8 weeks
** Class begins Thursday, March 29 **
This is a gentle strengthening and stretching class. Beginners welcome. Bring a yoga mat. Limit: 25. Instructor: Leanne Bentz. Class Fee: $24.00. Class Rep: Gini Newell. Held in Penn-Trafford Warrior Center.

MAKE A GREAT SEAFOOD GUMBO - 6:30-9:00 p.m. - 1 week
**Class held on Thursday, March 22**
Perhaps the most famous of the Cajun-Creole dishes, Gumbo has an incomparable flavor from its special dark roux which we will learn to make. What a great way to satisfy a hungry crowd. This is a hands-on class; you will take a dish home. Please enclose a separate check for $15.00 payable to the instructor. Limit: 10. Instructor: Tony Polombo. Class Fee: $7.00. Class Rep: Carol Jacobelli. Held at Penn-Trafford High School.

 


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