Sunday, February 8, 2015

GET FIT with Poulsbo Parks & Recreation!!

Register online at https://secure.rec1.com/WA/poulsbo-parks-recreation/ or call us at 360-779-9898. 

This weeks classes:

Basketball Skills/Mighty Mights Basketball Level II-Gr K-2
Laura Rencher, Carolyn Slade. This class is for younger students who are just starting to develop their basketball skills, but are not ready for league and competitive team play. Not old enough to play in the Parks & Rec fall basketball league? Stay after school and work on your basketball skills to get an early start for next year. This class is designed as an opportunity to develop ball handling skills. Also for those preschool kids that have completed Mighty Midgets Basketball level 1 and can dribble a basketball while moving. Laura Rencher has over 15 years of professional and volunteer experience working with grade school children.
Poulsbo Elem, Wed, Feb 11-Mar 11, 3:10-3:55pm

Dance Classes - Educated Feet - A Little Bit Country
This dance series will get you stepping out to your favorite Country & Western tunes! Swing is the logical place to begin and this version, COUNTRY SWING uses easy walking steps & simple 4 count patterns to dance slow-medium tempos. Pick up the pace and dance medium-fast tempos with TEXAS 2 STEP, a lively and popular traveling dance marked by its simple 6-count step combination of quick, quick, slow, slow. We'll learn a few patterns in each so you'll have all tempos covered!
August 25, 2014 - February 19, 2015 04:00 PM

Dance Classes - Educated Feet - East Coast Swing
The following classes are taught by Sheila Phillips, certified Swing, Latin & Ballroom instructor. Unless noted, all classes are located at Vinland Elementary. Open to teens & adults, no partner necessary!! PLEASE wear shoes that leave no black marks!! Registerthrough Poulsbo Parks & Recreation, 360.779.9898, by Tuesday prior. Minimum class size - 12. Take your educated feet to the monthly dances Sheila hosts on Bainbridge Island! Details http://www.educatedfeet.net/dances.htm
East Coast Swing, Thu, Feb 12-Mar 19, 7:30-8:30pm

Italian Language and Cuisine for the Curious Traveler - Italian Fundamentals
Ashlee Redfern. After living in Italy for 8 years, traveling, studying and graduating from the Università di Firenze (Florence), Ashlee returned to the Pacific Northwest and earned a TESOL certification from Seattle University’s S-TESL program. She has taught English in Italy and Italian in the USA over the past 10 years. Her Italian Language Courses are specifically designed for Curious Travelers and Continuing Learners with the end goal of conversation-basic grammar, useful vocabulary, cultural information and colloquialisms will be tools for gaining confidence in speaking this musical and romantic language.
Sat, Feb 14, 10a-2p

Kitsap Mosaics - Heart Shaped Tea Light Holder
Anna and Bill Hickner own Kitsap Mosaics located in Downtown Poulsbo, where you are the artist. All workshops below are held at Kitsap Mosaics, Downtown Poulsbo. For directions or more information about any of the workshops below, please call Anna at 360-930-0741.
Fri, Feb 13, 6-8p

Preschool Sports! Mighty Mights Basketball-Age 3
Laura Rencher. This program is designed to inspire an interest and introduction to physical sports. Are you ready to let the kids burn some energy through games and activities? Children will have an opportunity to explore basic concepts of sports and develop skills like kicking, throwing, and hitting. We will practice skills for development into soccer, tee-ball, and basketball. We will also develop social skills such as taking turns, following directions and playing with others.   
Wed, Feb 11-Mar 11, 5-5:30pm

Preschool Sports! Mighty Mights Basketball-Age 4/5
This program is designed to inspire an interest and introduction to physical sports for ages 4-5. Are you ready to let the kids burn some energy through games and activities? Children will have an opportunity to explore basic concepts of sports and develop skills like kicking, throwing, hitting, and dribbling. We will practice skills for development into t-ball, soccer and basketball. We will also develop social skills such as taking turns, following directions and playing with others. If the class you want is full, please put your name on the waitlist, additional staff or classes may be added. Most classes are held rain or shine.
Wed, Feb 11-Mar 11, 4:05-4:50pm

Senior Trips - Olympic Peninsula Wineries: Red Wine & Chocolate
This one was a hoot last year! Join the group as we venture to the Olympic Peninsula for their Red Wine and Chocolate Event. From Port Townsend to Port Angeles, each winery will pair delicious specialty chocolates with perfectly matched red wines. From the fullness of Cabernet to the finesse of Syrah, come see what all the excitement is about in this combination. Tickets are not required for the event; but a $5 wine tasting fee will be charged at each winery for non-ticketed visitors. An event fee of $30 will get you tastings at each stop. A schedule for specific wineries to visit that day is not yet available; but we should have the schedule in January. Fee includes transportation; wine tasting and lunch on your own.
Sat, Feb 14, 10a-6p

Sports Shorts
Laura Rencher. Children will have an opportunity to explore basic concepts of sports and develop skills like kicking, throwing, and hitting. We will explore movement through games and activities. We will also develop social skills such as how to take turns and how to follow directions. Recreation Center Gym.
Wed, Feb 11-Mar 4, 9:30-10:00am

Tarot Cards
Janet Rockas. Have you ever wondered how the Tarot cards predict the future? If this is you come join us for a beginning interactive and fun-filled class. We will explore the history, suits, symbols, color and meaning of each card. By the end of this course you will be able to use your knowledge in giving readings for yourself and others. Participants will need to purchase a Rider Waite or Universal Waite tarot deck and the book “A Complete Guide to the Tarot” by Eden Gray, available at Barnes & Noble and Amazon. Recreation Center.
Sat, Feb 14-Mar 7, 9:30a-12:30p

Register online at https://secure.rec1.com/WA/poulsbo-parks-recreation/ or call us at 360-779-9898.