Rockville Rec Guide - Fall 2016 Fall 2016

Science Tuesdays New! Toast To The Season A Monkey's Uncle Dr. Mark Burke is a professor of Neuroscience at Howard University where he studies the changes in the brains of monkeys that are alcoholics. Learn more about addictionsthe why and how! 56184 Tu 11/29 10:30 AM-12:30 PM Arts and Crafts Room Seniors Join us each month for an engaging presentation and conversation with a scientist. A different topic will be the focus each meeting. No scientific background is required, just your curiosity. Co-sponsored by Rockville Science Center. 56771 Tu 10/11 1-2 PM Free All the Jewels! Join Gemologist, Denise Nelson as she visits the mines in Brazil that are the source if many of the worlds best emeralds. She will explain not only the collecting,but the processes that result in treasured jewelry and museum treasures. 56773 Tu 12/13 Azalea Room 1-2 PM Free Page 40 | Main Rec. Line: 240-314-8620 Financial scams targeting seniors have become prevalent and may cause financial hardship as well as emotional distress. Hear from two presenters: first, Kelly Davis, Program Manager & Investigator for the Crimes against Seniors & Vulnerable Adults Unit with the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office. We will discuss the most common types of scams as well as steps you can take if you do fall victim to a scam. Second, Lauren Cain, Daily Money Manager for Help Unlimited, who will describe a valuable resource to assist and guard you against financial exploitation. Multiple handouts on county resources will be provided for you to take home so you can further your education and share with others. Join this interactive session. Refreshments will be served. 1-3 PM Free Spanish for Beginners If you have never studied Spanish before or if you are just brushing up, this series of fun and flexible classes is designed to make you feel more comfortable getting started with every day conversation. Learn the fundamentals of the Spanish language and start speaking with confidence. This easy to follow class includes interactive activities. 56792 M & W 10/3-11/2 Blossom Room 1-3 PM $40/$45/$50 $12/$15/$19 56186 Th 12/1 10:30 AM-12:30 PM $12/$15/$19 Twinbrook Community Center/Multi Purpose Room New! Ukulele Have a blast learning authentic Hawaiian ukulele! Topics covered include: chords/strumming, ukulele techniques and songs. Ukulele rentals are available through The School of Music for $30/semester. Call 240-314-8820 to arrange for your ukelele. Note: No Class 10/12. 56177 W 9/21-11/9 Board Room Senior Scams 56757 Th 10/6 Azalea Room This fun painting on glass class is suitable for beginners as well as experienced artists. Enjoy hand painting two glass mugs in the holiday design of your choice. Examples will be provided as well as all paint, supplies and instruction by Cathy Pasquariello. Your creation will make drinking your coffee or hot chocolate that much more special or give your set of glass mugs as a gift over the holidays. Packets of hot chocolate included...just add marshmallows! 1:30-2:20 PM $85/$107/$134 Watercolor – Beginner/Continuing Learn the beauty and magic of watercolor through basic techniques such as washes, wet-in-wet, dry brush and color mixing. The instructor will demonstrate and there will be studio time to explore these techniques. Focus will also be on values, composition and textures. Note: No Tu Class 10/11, 10/25 & 11/8. 56188 Tu 9/13-11/22 1-3 PM 56189 Th 9/22-11/10 1-3 PM Blossom Room/Fry $86/$102/$122 $86/$102/$122 Watercolor – Advanced This class is for students who have previous experience working in watercolor. Investigate new techniques and refine skills while adding drama to your work. The class will discuss elements, principles, design and other methods you can use to make projects more engaging. Enjoy a small group setting with individual attention. 56190 Th 9/22-11/10 10 AM-12 PM $86/$102/$122 Card Room/Fry

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