UPCOMING IN-PERSON EXERCISE CLASSES
You Must be a Member to sign up: Call 860-434-4127 to sign up.
CLASS Date of First Class & Time/ Duration COST
Tap Class 1 (MON) Drop in and ongoing at 9:30am $5.00
Tap Class 2 (MON) Drop in and ongoing at 10:15am $5.00
Parade Dance Practice (MON) April 11th-May23rd at 10:15am FREE
Sit n Be Fit (TUES) Drop in & ongoing at 10:00am FREE
Improver Country Dance Class (WED) Wednesday, April 20th at 1:15pm FREE
Low Impact Class with Kate (WED) Drop in and ongoing at 8:30am $5.00
Chair Dancing (THURS) Thursday, April 7th at 10:00am FREE
Move– Cardio, Strength, Balance (Thurs) Drop in and ongoing at 10:15am (starts Apr 14th)$5.00
Low Impact Class with Kate (FRI) Drop in and ongoing at 8:30am $5.00
Low Imp/High Energy Dance Fit (FRI) Drop in and ongoing at 10:15am (starts Apr 22nd)$5.00
Beg. Country Line Dancing (FRI) Drop in and ongoing at 2:15pm FREE
***All IN-PERSON EXERCISE CLASSES WILL BE FREE THE WEEK OF APRIL 18th – 22nd. PLEASE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT AND TRY A NEW CLASS. MAKE SURE TO CALL AND RESERVE A SPOT. WE WILL ALSO BE FILMING A VIDEO FOOTAGE THIS WEEK SO YOU MAY BE A STAR IN OUR INFORMATIONAL MARKETING VIDEO.
Wednesday, March 30th at 12pm~ Boxed Lunch of the Month
We will be getting our Box Lunch of the Month from Flanders Fish Market on Tuesday, February 22nd. Fish and Chips which comes with fish, French fries, coleslaw and tarter sauce will be available for pick up. We will also be including bottled water OR soda with your order. We will have Coke, Diet Coke and Root beer available. Please let us know your preferred drink when you sign up. Cost is $5.00 for all members/ $7.50 for non-embers. Sign up and money are due by Tuesday, February 15th.
Tuesday, March 29th at 1:00pm ~ Craft Class with Mary
Enjoy learning how to make Spring Flowers from paper cardstock
INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOR WORKSHOPS
An introduction to classic watercolor that covers the basics you need to paint your own watercolors. Students will
learn about the materials, how to mix colors, color relationships, blend and control
washes, create textures and how to plan out a painting. Sign up for all eight sessions
or choose the ones you need the most. Preregistration and payments need to be received by the Thursday before the class. Checks can be written out to artist and instructor, Jeanette Green. Call (860)434-4127 or email sgould@oldlyme-ct.gov to reserve a spot. Also ask for list of materials that you will need.
Class 1 – March 7th, 14th (2 sessions, 4 hours) $14. About the Materials and Painting Washes
Practice marking marks with your brushes, paint color & tint samples and learn how to create
a flat, even wash and a graduated wash.
Class 2 – April 4th and 11th (2 sessions, 4 hours) $14.Mixing and Understanding Color
Learn about color relationships. Create your own color wheel from 3 primary colors. Make a
complementary color chart.
Class 3 – May 2nd, 23rd (2 sessions, 4 hours) $14. Watercolor Textures and Techniques
See how to save the white of your paper and create textures. Use tape, wax resist, salt, alcohol, saran wrap, scraping and scratching, spattering, brushwork, etc. Students will watch a
demo. then try the techniques out on their own.
Class 4 – June 6th and 13th (2 sessions, 4 hours) $14. “The Process” Planning and completing
your painting How do you start a painting? What do you do next? How do I know when it’s
finished? These are some of the questions that students ask me all the time so I have written
down the steps that I take in my painting process. Students will then paint a simple composition.
“Take Your Best Shot” Camera Club
First Meeting- Wednesday,
April 6th from 10:00-11:45am. Meets the first Wednesday of the month starting in
April. Please email me at sgould@oldlyme-ct.gov OR call (860) 434-4127 to register.
For the first two meetings we will be holding a free two-part INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY workshop. See below for description. Reservations are required. Please
email me at sgould@oldlyme-ct.gov OR call (860) 434-4127 to make your reservation.
INTRODUCTION TO PHOGRAPHY 2-PART WORKSHOP TAUGHT BE RICHARD SPEARING
Have you ever wanted to take better pictures?? Or wondered why your pictures are not always sharp. Or perhaps you are overwhelmed with all the adjustments of your camera?? The
Lymes’ Senior Center will host two classes to enable beginning photographers to start taking
better pictures and enjoy using their cameras.
The instructor is Richard Spearrin from Essex, a member of the CT Valley Camera Club Steering Committee. Mr. Spearrin started learning the successful elements of photography during
his high school years working for a small CT newspaper. Most recently he has become very
active in exhibiting at multiple area venues, arranging photo shoots for the camera club and
mentoring beginning photographers.
The first of the two sessions, “Principles of Photography”, will concentrate on the understanding the basics of good photography: exposure, lighting, focus and composition. In addition, attendees will understand how to use their camera more effectively.
The second session is titled “Fun Principles of Photography” and will discuss specific photographic activities such as capturing fireworks; making streams and waterfalls smoother; capturing light streaks; stopping action; and extreme close up.
Each session is scheduled for one hour and a half to accommodate questions and answers.
And it does not matter if you use a smartphone, a point and shoot camera or a high-end adjustable camera. As Ansel Adams, renowned environmental photographer, said, “A camera
did not make a great picture any more than a typewriter made a good novel”. A good photograph is based on the heart, eye, and soul of the photographer. Make sure you bring your
camera with you. So join us on April 6th an May 4th 10:15am-11:45am and learn to enjoy being a better photographer. Reservations are required for this free workshop