Town of Granby - Adults-Only Drop-In Programs

Join Stephen Bailey for instruction. There are no classes during school vacations, holidays, no-school days or emergency release days. No reservations necessary, but please contact the Recreation Office (844-5356) with your name and phone number.

DATES:	Fridays, September 18, 2009 - June 4, 2010
TIMES:	Beginner: 6:30 - 7:30PM
	Intermediate: 7:30 - 8:30PM
LOCATION:	Kearns School All Purpose Room
COST:	$5pp/class, payable at the door

For Granby residents only, over 18 and HS graduate. Drivers license verification required. Participants must wear white-soled gym shoes. Food and beverages (including water) are not permitted in the gyms. No drop-in on vacation or no-school days. Usage is subject to HS schedule. Cost: $2 per person, per evening to assist with the cost of the monitor. Start with the Community Gym; if unavailable, try the HS gym.

Basketball/all ages:	Mon., Sept. 28, 2009 - Apr. 12, 2010
Basketball/over 35:	Wed., Sept. 30, 2009 - Apr. 14, 2010 (1/2 court play)
Basketball/over 60:	Wed., Sept. 30, 2009 - Apr. 14, 2010 (1/2 court play)
TIMES:	7:00 - 9:00PM
	Times will be adjusted January through mid-March to accommodate the Youth B-Ball Programs.
COST:	$2pp per night

Learn cake decorating basics: uncover the secret to icing a cake smooth, pipe simple flowers & beautiful borders, make and use your own fondant! Instructor Kate Roy will help you discover uncommon cake decorating tools and techniques. Ms. Roy has done demonstrations at the Eastern States Exposition and in fall 2008, she organized the first ever cake decorating competition at the Big E.

Back by popular demand and just in time for those creative holiday gifts! Join Hollie Hecht, Granby Art Teacher, and make unique and personal pieces for someone special. You will have the freedom to create sculptural and decorative ceramics while exploring a variety of hand-building methods and glazing techniques. Create challenging forms while experimenting with hand-building techniques that include: coil building, extruding and slab construction. This class is geared for individual abilities and all levels of experience; no previous experience needed.

DATES:	Tuesdays, November 17 - December 22, 2009
TIME:	6:00-8:15PM
LOCATION:	Room #1307, Granby HS
CLASS COST:	$225pp (Non-residents add $5)
MATERIALS FEE:	$20pp; Non-residents add $5
CLASS SIZE:	Minimum 4, maximum 10
DEADLINE:	November 12

Learn the basics and advanced techniques of oil painting in this 6-week course. Students will learn to mix paint, composition and painting techniques in the oil medium. This class is good for beginners or intermediates alike. Instructor is Deb Wadsworth, from the Farmington Valley Arts Center.

DATES:	6 Thursdays, January 14 - February 18, 2010
TIMES:	1 - 4PM
LOCATION:	Free Lunch Studios, 2020 Salmon Brook Street
COST:	$225 *
	Add $5 for N\R Fee
	* There is a materials list that the student must purchase in addition to the basic cost of the class. Call the Recreation office for the list and locations where to purchase.

Update your knowledge of the rules of the road. Learn defensive driving techniques, find out how to compensate for age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time, and what to do if confronted by an aggressive driver. Auto insurance companies provide a multiyear discount to graduates - consult your insurance agent/company about this as some give discounts for age 60+ only.

DATES:	Saturday, November 7 & 14, 2009
TIMES:	9:00AM - 1:00PM
LOCATION:	Granby Senior/Youth Center
COST:	$14 w/AARP Membership card; $16 w/o AARP membership Non-residents add $5
CLASS SIZE:	Minimum 10, Maximum 35
DEADLINE:	Friday, October 30, 2009

Zumba is a combination of Latin inspired dance moves such as those found in salsa, cumbia, and merengue. Join Mary Fuller (Granby Senior Center & YMCA fitness instructor) for a fun workout session dancing to international rhythms.

DATES:	Thursdays, October 15 - November 12, 2009 (watch for dates for the next class)
TIMES:	4:30 - 5:15PM
LOCATION:	Wells Road School Cafeteria
COST:	$30pp (Non-residents add $5) Walk-ins: $7 per night
	Non-Residents add $5

"Ditch the workout and join the party!" This class is the latest form of exercise and easy to do! Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic workout system. Learn how to salsa, cumbia, merengue and much more! With over 3 years experience in the fitness field and 2 years teaching Zumba, instructor Caitlin Casassa will have you hooked on Zumba in no time!

DATES:	Tuesdays, November 10 - December 15, 2009
TIME:	6:00 - 7:00PM
LOCATION:	East Granby Farms Barn 79 North Main Street, East Granby
COST:	$30pp (Non-residents add $5) Walk-ins: $7 per night
DEADLINE:	November 6, 2009

This is an opportunity for both the beginner and intermediate artist to learn basic watercolor concepts. The class will focus on creating textures, background environments, color theory, special watercolor techniques and working from photo reference. Instructor, Keith Murphey, will have visual demonstrations as well as work one-on-one with students. The goal of this 6-week course is to have students become familiar with the media and tools and apply it to their own personal works.

Keith Murphey is a teacher at the Guilford Hand Craft Center and Tracy Art Center, artist, Founder and President of the Comicbook Artists Guild, Publisher of Guild Works Publications.

DATES:	6 Thursdays, January 14 - February 18, 2010
TIMES:	6 - 7:30PM
LOCATION:	Free Lunch Studios, 518 Salmon Brook Street
COST:	$150; non-resident add $5

This class will give you the necessary information to register your boat with the state. Includes personal watercraft. Note: you must attend all 4 nights.