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New! Music Enrichment with Irv

Irv Chamberlain is head over heels in love with music. He has shared this ardor in lectures on all aspects of great American music. His presentations examine vocalists and solo instrumentalists as well as major American composers. He plays selections of their works and incorporates the ups and downs of their lives and careers.

Comedy In Music Music and laughter have always gone hand in hand. Join Irv for this hilarious musical journey. We will hear from Alan Sherman, Frank Sinatra, Victor Borge, Spike Jones, Johnny Cash, Perry Como and many more jokers. The laugh’ s on me!

56174 W 9 / 14 1-2:30 PM $ 6 /$ 9 /$ 11

Whistling Songs Think you don’ t know any whistling songs? How about the Andy Griffith Show theme song The Fishin’ Hole? Also Bing Crosby’ s White Christmas. These and over 20 additional songs will show how great music can be made if you only pucker up!

56175 W 11 / 9 & 12 / 14 1-2:30 PM $ 6 /$ 9 /$ 11

New! Really Enjoy Opera

All you need to know about how to fully appreciate and enjoy Opera! You’ ll learn a brief history of Opera’ s origins and development, basic terminology and other facets of the art form. Included in the discussion will be topics of development, singer’ s role and how Opera has been a mirror of its time and culture and relevance for the future.

Peeking at the President

Joan Adams, our popular college professor, presents an in-depth view of the times and issues faced by our Commanders-In-Chief.

George W. Bush His legacy will most likely revolve around the election results of 2000 and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. After 9 / 11 the nation was solidly behind him, his poll numbers soared. It appears his presidency transformed American politics. President Bush became a lightning rod for controversy. His legacy and place in history will be debated for years, perhaps decades to come.

Piano – Continuing Students

This course is for our continuing, most advanced students. The course will focus on keyboard, rhythms and techniques. Students must have taken at least two sessions prior and class is limited to 3 students to allow for individual attention. No Class: 10 / 11.

56201 Tu 9 / 13-11 / 1 11:30 AM-12:20 PM $ 82 /$ 102 /$ 128 Board Room

New! Piano Beginner-Continuing

This course is for our piano students who have taken spring and / or summer classes. Keep your fingers nimble and music in your life. Class continues to cover keyboard, rhythms and techniques. Class is limited to 3 participants to allow for individual instruction. Note: No Class 10 / 11.

New! Piano Lessons-Beginner

Always wanted to learn the piano? Or did you play when you were younger and want to start again? Class will cover the keyboard, rhythms and techniques. Piano lesson book available from the instructor at first class for $ 9. Class limited to 3 participants to allow for individual instruction. Note: No Class 10 / 11.

Piecemakers’ Club

Come join our friendly group of quilters. You may work on your own or join a group project. This is a great opportunity to share ideas, techniques and keep current on the latest trends in quilting. Note: No Class 10 / 3.

56180 M 9 / 12-11 / 14 12:45-2:45 PM $ 9 /$ 13 /$ 17 Arts and Crafts Room

Preparing for the Winter Weather

How prepared are you for the Winter weather? Need to brush up on checklists and update phone numbers and resources? Come by and learn more about feeling prepared next season.