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ORCHARD VIEW ADULT ENRICHMENT

January 2013 June 2013
Line Dancing
Fun and fitness are the goals for this class. Line Dancing is a great workout for all ages especially those who want to improve brain fitness as line dancing challenges our minds as well as our bodies. Burning calories, increasing flexibility and strengthening the heart are especially good for the mature crowd. Class fee: $29. All classes are held from 5:306:15 on Monday evenings for 6 weeks. Instructor: Marna Kaijala, is a wellness specialist. Location: OVCEC gym. 12LineDance-1 12LineDance-2 Jan 28Mar 11
(No class: Feb 18)

Exercise and Fitness

Hoop Fit by Hoop Happy Hoop Healthy LLC
Hoop Fit is the latest trend in fitness and will help strengthen your core, add definition to your arms and tighten your legs. Get a great cardio workout as you learn the basics of hula hooping. Then combine those basic moves with upbeat music to create a fun and energetic fitness workout in this 6 week session. Hoop Happy Hoop Healthy LLC hoops must be used for this class and will be available from the instructor on the first night. The cost of the hoop is $45 and then the hoop is yours to keep. If you already have a hoop joins us on the first night to start your workout. Class fee: $40. All classes are held from 5:156:00 on Wednesday evenings for 6 weeks. Instructor: Tarah Rhenae. Location: OVCEC gym. 12HoopFit-3 12HoopFit-4 12HoopFit-5 Jan 16Feb 20 Mar 6Apr 17
(No class: Apr 3)

Apr 8May 13

SX3 (Stretch, Strength and Step It Up)

In order to improve our bodies as we age we need to focus on three things.strength training, stretching and aerobics. SX3 is designed to bring all 3 areas together in one class. Allowing 15 minutes for each area helps you to get started on the road to a healthier lifestyle. Stronger muscles, bones and heart and more flexibility and energy are just some of the many benefits. Class fee: $29. All classes are held from 3:304:35 on Tuesday afternoons for 6 weeks. Instructor: Marna Kaijala. Location: OVCard cafeteria. 12SX3-1 12SX3-2 Jan 15Feb 19 Mar 5Apr 16
(No class: Apr 2)

May 1Jun 5

Zumba
Zumba is a dance/fitness program that incorporates Latin, International, Pop, and Hip Hop music and dance movements into a fun and effective work out. The dance movements are cardio-based but also include body toning for a complete work out. Please wear athletic shoes and comfortable exercise clothing. Water bottle and towel are optional but recommended. Join the Zumba party as certified instructor, Marcia Geissinger, leads you through the fun and exciting dance moves. Class fee: $59. All classes are held from 5:306:15 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for 6 weeks. Location: OVCEC gym. 12Zumba-3 12Zumba-4 12Zumba-5 Jan 22Feb 28 Mar 5Apr 18
(No class: Apr 2 & 4)

TaiChi
This form of exercise is fast becoming the best class for overall health benefits, especially for adults. The slow movements in each form are derived from nature and significantly reduce stress and tension along with the deeper breathing for which Tai Chi is known. Studies have shown a 50% decrease in falls, 30% less pain and stiffness and up to 83% increase in mobility. Class fee: $29. All classes are held from 6:307:15 on Monday evenings for 6 weeks. Instructor: Marna Kaijala. Location: OVCEC gym. 12TaiChi-1 12TaiChi-2 Jan 28Mar 4
(No class: Feb 18)

Apr 23May 30

Apr 8May 13

Please call 231.760.1350 to register OR visit us online at www.orchardviewce.org

WINTER WEATHER If the Orchard View School District closes due to severe or inclement weather, all activities (except trips through our Travel Dept) offered by Orchard View Community Education will also be cancelled. When possible, classes will be rescheduled. Building Key
OVCEC O.V. Community Ed Cntr 1765 Ada OVHS O.V. High School 16 N. Quarterline

OVCard OV Cardinal Elementary

2310 Marquette

WFDC

Workforce Center
2389 E. Laketon

Orchard View Schools extends equal opportunity to all regardless of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or hardship. Orchard View Schools believes all individuals should have the opportunity to participate in its activities or events.

Creative Crafting and More

Snowman Shutter
12SnowShutter-1 Welcome winter (or make it bearable) by creating this adorable snowman from an old shutter. All materials provided. Instructor: Brenn Fricano. Location: OVCEC Room 16. Wed, Jan 30 6:308:30pm $17

Herb Gardening
12Herbs-1 Learn how to grow the healthiest and most flavorful herbs for your table. This class covers blending herbs into your landscape (many are ornamental) and preserving herbs for their freshest flavor. Handouts will be available on easy to grow herbs. You will also make and sample some herb butter. Instructor: Peggy Tazalaar is a master gardener. Location: OVCEC Conference Room. Tues, Feb 26 6:008:00pm $18 12PerennialGard-1

Basic Tatting

12Tatting-1 Learn the basics of this centuries old craft. Make either a heart or bookmark. All materials are included. Instructor: Kathy Hoath. Location: OVCEC Room 16. Wed, Feb 6 & 13 6:308:30pm $22

Growing Beautiful Plants for a Sun & Shade Garden

Personalized Picture Coasters

12Coasters-1 We can show you how to turn your favorite family photos into your favorite drink coasters. Pick out 6 of your favorite pictures (size 4x6) and bring them with you. These make great gifts, but be careful you may end up wanting to keep them for yourself. Most materials provided. Instructor: Brenn Fricano. Location: OVCEC Room 16. Wed, Mar 13 6:308:30pm $12 12AlcPaint-1

The cold weather is the perfect time to make plans to improve or start a new garden bed. Learn how to choose, arrange and grow the right plants for your personal garden conditions including perennials and annuals. Class includes handouts for one sun garden and one shade garden along with specific information on growing plants in containers. Instructor: Peggy Tazalaar. Location: OVCEC Conference Room. Tues, Mar 12 6:308:30pm $18

Water Your Plants the Easy Way

Alcohol Glass Painting

We can turn your dried up markers and un-used packs of Kool-Aid into paint that will beautifully decorate a piece of glass. Join us and learn how while having fun. Some materials provided. Call for supply list. Instructor: Brenn Fricano. Location: OVCEC Room 16. Wed, Apr 10 6:308:30pm

12WaterGarden-1 Never suffer the effects of drought again! Water large flowerbeds without the expense of underground sprinkling. You will learn to make this above ground watering system that will save you money and time! Please bring paper and pencil to class. Instructor, Peggy Tazelaar. Location: OVCEC Room 13. Tues, Apr 9 6:008:00pm $18

Are You Pinterested?

12Pinterest-1 Pinterest lets you organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. People use Pinterest pin boards for help in decorating their homes, planning events and organizing their favorite recipes. Best of all you can browse boards created by other people. You dont need computer experience to get started. Class limited to 12, call today! Instructor: Erin Patrick. Location: WFDC Room 4 (enter through NW door closest to Laketon). Tues, Jan 29 6:308:30pm $18

$15

Sea Glass Pendant

12Pendant-1 Make this plain or fancy.you choose. We supply all materials, you have all the fun while learning the technique of wire wrapping. Once you learn this technique you can use it on other projects at home. Instructor: Brenn Fricano. Location: OVCEC Room 16. Wed, May 1 6:308:30pm $15

Introduction to Voiceovers

Mosaic/Sea Glass Birdhouse

12BirdHouse-1 Welcome spring with a mosaic/sea glass birdhouse. You purchase your own birdhouse and bring it with you and we will supply everything else. Instructor: Brenn Fricano. Location: OVCEC Room 16. Wed, May 15 & 22 6:308:30pm $15

Registration and cancellation policy: All classes must be paid for in full at the time of registration. There will be a nonrefundable $5.00 fee on cancelled classes. Other cancellation fees may apply. Please see specific class description for additional fees. No refund for classes cancelled within 48 hours of class.

12Voice-2 Are people always telling you that you have a great voice? Do you often find yourself listening to your favorite audiobook, commercial or cartoon character and think I could do that? This fun and empowering 90 minute introductory workshop covers the different types of voiceovers and what tools are needed in order to find success in the industry. Via Skype, iChat, Qik, Google Video or a simple phone chat your instructor will coach you in a one-on-one setting as you read from real scripts taking notes on your performance so you can receive a professional voice evaluation later. After class you will have the knowledge necessary to decide if this is something youd like to pursue. Check out the video at www.voicesforall.com/ooo to get a better sense of how the class works. This class is taught by a professional voice actor from the Voice Acting Training Company Voices For All. Register by January 31 and receive a $10 discount. Wed, Jan 2 Open end date $49

Languages
Italian Language and Culture
12ItalLangCult-2 Planning a trip to Italy? Want to learn to speak a little Italian? This introductory class will explore the beauty of the Italian culture and will introduce words and phrases that are used in daily life, activities, and travel. All classes are held 6:308:30 on Thursday evenings for 8 weeks. Instructor, Nives Poldrugo, has traveled extensively through Italy and has taught Italian for several years at Muskegon Community College. Location: OVCEC conference room. Feb 7Mar 28 $68

Fine Arts
Wet-On-Wet Painting
Paint a complete professional oil painting in one night! No experience or talent required! Learn how to paint the Wet-on-Wet method popularized by Bob Ross and other television artists. This technique makes it easy and fun to create your own masterpiece in one evening! Oil paints, canvas, and easel will be provided. Students will need to supply their own brushes. Brushes needed for all paintings are a line, 1 small round and fan. Brushes are supplied for a $3.50 rental fee or you can purchase a set of 4 for $30 from your instructor. Wear old clothing. Samples of the finished projects are on display in the Community Education office. Class fee: $40. Classes are held on Tuesday or Thursday evening (check specific date) from 6:009:00. There is a $25 non-refundable material fee for cancellations made within 48 hours of class (materials may be picked up in the OV Community Ed office). Instructor: Pauline Stitt. Location: OVCEC Room 16. 1. Cardinal on Bough 14x18 12Paint-Cardinal 2. Winter Scene 12x24 12Paint-Winter 3. Palm Trees 16x20 12Paint-Palm 4. Water Reflections 14x18 12Paint-Glen 5. Cheboygan 16x20 12Paint-Cheboygan Thurs, Jan 24

Spanish Language and Culture

12Span-2 Back by demand. Gain a basic understanding of the Spanish language to help you communicate better at work and/or in your personal life. You will gain a basic ability to speak and understand the Spanish language and will teach you some useful Spanish phrases and expressions to interact in daily conversations and travel. In addition, your cultural education will include customs, traditions and information about Spanish speaking countries. All classes are held from 6:00-8:00 held on Monday evenings for 8 weeks. Instructor, Sandra Burley, is a native speaker from Peru with 14 years teaching experience. Location: OVCEC conference room. Mar 18May 13
(No class: Apr 1)

Tues, Feb 19

Thurs, Mar 21 Tues, Apr 16

$68

Spanish Language and Culture II

12Span2-1 This class builds upon the skills learned in the basic course. Your continued education will help you improve your conversational language skills along with learning to conjugate AR verbs and become familiar with the useful phrases and expressions used in common conversations. The culture and traditions of Spanish speaking countries will also be presented. All classes are held from 6:008:00 on Wednesday evenings for 8 weeks. Instructor: Sandra Burley. Location: OVCEC conference room. Mar 20May 15
(No class: Apr 3)

Thurs, May 16

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$68

Spanish Language and Culture III

12Span3-1 Speaking and comprehension will be emphasized in this class. You will learn more expressions and linguistic structures for daily conversations and work related topics. You will also learn how to conjugate ER and IR verbs along with exploring more Hispanic customs and traditions. All classes are held from 6:008:00 on Wednesday evenings for 8 weeks. Instructor: Sandra Burley. Location: OVCEC conference room. May 22July 10 $68

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American Sign Language 1

12ASL-1 Students will be provided with an introduction to the fundamental principals of ASL including: vocabulary, sentence structure, grammar, finger spelling, facial expressions and spatial awareness. The culture of the deaf community will also be discussed. All classes are held from 6:008:00 on Wednesday evenings for 8 weeks. Instructors: Nancy Harrison has several years experience teaching ASL in a community education setting and Mark Harrison currently teaches ASL for Baker College. Location: OVCEC conference room. Feb 6Mar 27 $68

Registration and cancellation policy: All classes must be paid for in full at the time of registration. There will be a nonrefundable $5.00 fee on cancelled classes. Other cancellation fees may apply. Please see specific class description for additional fees. No refund for classes cancelled within 48 hours of class.

Please call 231.760.1350 to register OR visit us online at www.orchardviewce.org

Orchard View Schools extends equal opportunity to all regardless of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or hardship. Orchard View Schools believes all individuals should have the opportunity to participate in its activities or events.

Personal Growth
Cooking with Cichetti
Chef Jill Hanson of Cichetti will show you how to make several dishes that you will be able to sample at the end of each class. See class date for specific dishes. Class fee: $29. All classes are held from 6:308:30 on Tuesday evenings. If needed, you must withdraw one week before each start date to receive a refund. Location: OVHS Room E108. 12Cook-Chicken Feb 5 Sauted chicken in lemon and garlic over orzo. The leftovers will be transformed into a chicken and mozzarella panini for lunch the next day. 12Cook-Chili Mar 12 Texas beef brisket chili. Tons of flavor with the addition of dried herbs, ancho chilies and even butternut squash. 12Cook-Pasta Apr 16 Homemade pasta. Learn how to make perfectly thin sheets for a perfect lasagna and how to make different types of pasta from the same dough. 12Cook-Cake May 21 Chocolate lava cake...yum! Learn to make this delicious cake. along with caramel sauce or raspberry coulis.

Dog Obedience Training - Beginner

Experience socialization with other dogs, people and distracting activities for your dog. Using the positive reinforcement method of training, our furry friends will learn sit, get down, stay, come, leave it, take it, wait, eye contact and loose-leash walking. Classes held indoors. Please bring your dog to all classes. Proof of vaccination is required. Class fee: $45. All classes are held from 6:307:30 on Tuesday evenings for 6 weeks. Instructor: Cindy Holmes. Location: OVCEC gym. 12DogBeg-4 12DogBeg-5 12DogBeg-6 Feb 5Mar 12 Mar 26May 7
(No class: Apr 2)

May 21Jun 25

Dog Obedience Training - Advanced

Take training to the next level with advanced techniques for mans best friend. Classes held indoors. Please bring your dog to all classes. Proof of vaccination required for new enrollees only. Class fee: $45. All classes are held from 7:308:30 on Tuesday evenings for 6 weeks. Instructor: Cindy Holmes. Location: OVCEC gym. 12DogAdv-4 12DogAdv-5 12DogAdv-6 Feb 5Mar 12 Mar 26May 7
(No class: Apr 2)

May 21Jun 25

Beginning Photography
Improve your holiday and vacation photos! This beginning class provides an introduction to the basics of digital photography including shutter priority, when to use a flash, memory cards, lenses and camera accessories. Lighting in a variety of situations will be covered, as well as close up shots, nature shots and sporting event pictures. You will also learn to email and retouch your photos using Picasa (a free photo editing program). You will need to bring a camera with interchangeable lenses to class. Class fee: $49. All classes are held from 6:30 8:30 on Monday evenings for 4 weeks. Our instructor, Jim Beebe, is a professional photographer with over 10 years experience. Location: OVHS Room B211 (second floor). 12BegPhoto-3 12BegPhoto-4 Feb 4Mar 4
(No class: Feb 18)

How to Buy and Sell on Craigs List

12Craigslist-1 Learn to search for items to buy and how to post your items for sale. Craigs List is an online classified website created to buy and sell items locally. This FREE website is easy to use and well help you get started. Instructor: Erin Patrick. Location: WFCD Room 4 (enter through NW door near Laketon). Tues, Apr 9 6:308:30pm $19

Orchard View Community Education

also offers: GED/HSC/Adult Ed classes Childcare/Daycare Senior activities OV Travelers Business & Industry Preschool/Headstart 760-1967 760-1487 760-1493 760-1376 760-1960 760-1787

Apr 22May 13
(No class: Apr 1)

Beginning Photography II
Continue to hone your photography skills as we explore outdoor photography, special effects, appropriate use of flash and other topics in greater detail. Photography in unusual situations will also be covered. Class fee: $49. All classes are held from 6:308:30 on Monday evenings for 4 weeks. Instructor: Jim Beebe. Location: OVHS Room B211 (second floor). 12BegPhoto2-1 Mar 11Apr 8

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WINTER WEATHER If the Orchard View School District closes due to severe or inclement weather, all activities (except trips through our Travel Department) offered by Orchard View Community Education will also be cancelled. When possible, classes will be rescheduled.