FLC Winter & Spring Classes & Activities for Children

Please register for the following classes and activities in person at the Family Life Center Front Desk. Registration for our next round of classes and activities will begin Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at 9 a.m.

FOREFRONT ARTS

Creative Dramatics (Ages 3-5)
Students will develop their confidence and creativity by exploring physical choices and unique ways to express themselves while acting out characters and storylines from children’s books and fairy tales. Fun theatre games, music, and activities will help students learn to express themselves artistically while working as a team and having fun!

November 30-February 22 (10 weeks | No class on December 21, December 28 or January 4)
Cost: $150

Songs and Scenes (Ages 6-9)
“Schoolhouse Rock” | Students will play theatre games, learn basic theatre terminology and etiquette, and receive training in acting, singing and dancing while learning songs and scenes from the Broadway Jr. production of “Schoolhouse Rock,” including “Unpack Your Adjectives,” “Interplanet Janet,” and “Three Is A Magic Number.” The class will culminate in a showcase performance.

Mondays, 5-6 p.m.
November 28-February 20 (10 weeks | No class on December 19, December 26 or January 2)
Cost: $150

Improvisation (Ages 6-14)
Learn how to think on your feet and perform as an ensemble without the safety net of a script! Improv is a valuable tool for every performer because anything can happen during a live performance and you have to be prepared. Students will learn the “rules” of Improv and practice them using fun games and activities.

Mondays, 6-7 p.m.
November 28-February 20 (10 weeks | No class on December 19, December 26 or January 2)
Cost: $150

Stay tuned for information on the Spring 2012 Session of Forefront Arts Theatre and Drama Classes!

PLAY+STAY JUNIOR TENNIS (Ages 3.5-5 -- Children MUST be at least 3.5 years!)

Play+Stay initiatives are based on children using the right-sized racquet and reduced-speed balls on smaller courts, suited to their size and age. These programs aim to retain players in the sport by ensuring that their first experience is both positive and enjoyable. Focus is on physical activity, safety and tennis
FUNdamentals!

Wednesdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. for 3.5 - 5-year-olds; 1:40-2:40 p.m. for 5 - 6-year-olds
January 11- May 9 (17 classes* | *NO classes on April 4)
Cost: $249 (FLC members & non-members)

SOCCER CHAMPS (Ages 3-5)

Developed by experts in both soccer and kinesiology, this program is the perfect vehicle for parents who want to foster their child’s physical development, team attitude and self-confidence while dramatically improving soccer skills.

Fridays, 12:30-1:15 p.m.
September 16-December 9 (*NO classes October 21 or November 25)
Cost: $50 Per Month + $20 Registration Fee
Dress Code: Soccer Champs t-shirt (given at 2nd class), shorts or sweats (no jeans) & athletic shoes

KIDSPORTS MULTI-SPORT CLASS (Ages 3-6)

Join Coach Sean Baker for sports of all sorts! This class will be a combination of sport instruction, games, teamwork and lots of FUN. Numerous sports will be covered in this exciting and informative class -- soccer, golf, bowling, t-ball and basketball, to name just a few. All equipment is provided.

Thursdays, 12:30-1:15 p.m. (Ages 3 - 5)
Thursdays, 1:30-2:15 p.m. (Ages 5 - 6)
Session I | January 12 - March 1 (8 classes)
Session II | March 8 - May 10 (8 classes | *No classes April 5 and May 3)
Cost: $125 per session (members & non–members)

PRE-BALLET (Ages 2.5, 3 & 4)

This class is a structured program designed for the early development of ballet & movement. It precisely meets the needs and limitations of pre-schoolers by providing a carefully paced sequence of exercises to develop physical conditioning with poise and grace. Since children naturally respond to music & movement the activities are presented through music. Children learn self-discipline, listening skills, left and right discrimination, patterns in movement and pre-ballet.

Mondays, 12:30pm—1:15pm (Age 3)
January 9 - May 7 (*No classes January 16, February 20, April 2 and April 9)

Fridays, 12:30pm—1:15pm (Ages 2.5, 3 & 4)
January 13 - May 11 (*No classes April 6 and May 4)

Cost: $56 Per Month + $32 Registration Fee (Registration fee applies ONLY to participants who did not take part in the Fall 2011 Session)
Dress Code: Pink leotard, pink tights & pink ballet slippers. (Dancewear can be purchased online from CMD.) Long hair should be pulled away from the face. Please label all dance attire.

SPANISH CLASSES (Ages 3-5)

The Spanish Academy is a unique school where your child can learn Spanish while having FUN! Their classes introduce Spanish using the Immersion Method. With the Immersion Method regular school curriculum is taught through the medium of a foreign language—in this class Spanish is taught using traditional songs, puppets, games, books and crafts. All teachers are native speakers, therefore children learn to speak Spanish with a native tongue.

Tuesdays, 12:15-1:45 p.m.
January 10-May 8 (17 classes | *No class April 3)
Cost: $295 (FLC members & non-members)

ArtsCool (Ages 3-12)

It all starts with imagination.... Add favorite art materials: paints, watercolors, modeling compounds, collage, pastels, fabrics, and lots of found objects. Spark creativity by looking at works of art by real artists, and use Visual Thinking Strategies to discuss and share ideas about what we see. Then let the play begin. Every week, ArtsCool kids create a lively new work of art while learning how to "think" about what we do during art making and what we produce. ArtsCool adds the dimensions of visual thinking and literacy as we comment on the art we create and record in written form to share with our friends.

Mondays, 12:15-1:15 p.m. (Ages 3 - 5)
Mondays, 4:00-5:00 p.m. (Ages 6 - 12)
Session I | January 9 - March 5 (7 classes | *No classes January 16 and February 20)
Cost for Session I: $140
Session II | March 12 - May 7 (6 classes | *No classes March 26, April 2 and April 9)
Cost for Session II: $120

Fridays, 12:15-1:15 p.m. (Ages 3 - 5)
Fridays, 1:15-2:15 p.m. (Ages 5 & 6)
Session I | January 13 - March 2 (8 classes)
Cost for Session I: $160
Session II | March 9 - May 11 (7 classes | *No classes March 30, April 6 and May 4)
Cost for Session II: $140

FLC Winter & Spring Classes & Activities for Adults

Unless otherwise noted, please register for all these classes and activities at the Family Life Center Front Desk

BRIDGE CLASSES FOR ALL LEVELS

MONDAY MORNING BRIDGE | Mondays, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
$65 Per Session OR $20 Drop-In Fee Per Class

Session I—Bidding on Shape and Fit Not High Card Points

January 9 – Weak Two Bids & Pre-empts
January 16 – Help Suit Game Trys
January 23 – Splinters
January 30 – Review

Session II—Tricks Not Points: An Introduction

February 6 – What is Partner’s Hand?
February 13 – Points Working Together?
February 20 – Cards Working Together?
February 27 – How Many Tricks Can You Take?

Session III—Playing NT Hands

April 2 – Counting Your Tricks and Making a Plan
April 9 – Setting Up Long Suits
April 23 – Transportation
April 30 – The Hold-up Play

OPEN BRIDGE | Tuesdays, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
$90 OR $15 Drop-In Fee Per Class

Join us for Open Bridge from January 10 through May 8 (Patty will be off 4 days – January 31, March 13, March 20 & April 17). It’s 18 days of Bridge, Bridge and More Bridge! Join Patty Tucker for a short lecture followed by supervised free play.

EVENING BEGINNING BRIDGE REVIEW | Tuesdays, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Session I—Basic Bids You Should Know
$95 OR $20 Drop-In Fee Per Class

January 10 – Weak Two Bids and Pre-empts
January 17 – Blackwood and Gerber
January 24 – Strong 2 ♣ Convention and 2 ♦ Waiting
February 7 – Review Strong 2 ♣ Convention and 2 ♦ Waiting
February 14 – Negative Doubles
February 21 – Review

Session II—Play of the Hand in Suit Contracts
$80 OR $20 Drop-In Fee Per Class

April 3 – Counting Your Winners and Losers
April 10 – Creating a Line of Play
April 24 – Practical Application
May 1 – Practical Application
May 8 – When You Have a Choice … How Do You Decide?

ADVANCED BRIDGE 1 | Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
$60 Per Session OR $20 Drop-In Fee Per Class

Session I—Some New Raises

January 11 – Cuebids as a Limit Raise
January 18 – Help Suit Game Trys
January 25 – Cuebid or Help Suit Game Try?
February 8 – Review

Session II—Bids That Rely On Tricks Not Points

February 15 – Michaels Cue Bid and Unusual 2NT
February 22 – Weak Two Bids and Pre-empts
February 29 – Splinters and Jacoby 2NT
March 7 – Review

Session III—Overcalling the Opponent’s NT

April 4 – Hello, Cappeletti, DONT and Landy – Pros and Cons
April 11 – Overcalling the Opponent’s Weak NT Bid
April 25 – Review
May 2 – The Opponent’s Overcalled Your NT Bid? – Let’s Learn Lebensohl

Be a Better Driver with the AARP's Defensive Driving Course

Attend the AARP Driver Safety Program and you could receive 10 percent off your auto insurance. This course is now OPEN TO ALL AGES and is ONE DAY ONLY! To register, contact Mac Robison at 404.372.3638

9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Please bring a sack lunch, there will be a 30-minute break)
Class Dates (choose one): Tuesday, February 7; Tuesday, May 8; or Tuesday, June 5
$12/AARP-member; $14/non-AARP-member