2012 Winter Catalog for web.pdf - Green Valley Recreation

Tap Technique - Advanced/IntermediateThis class will focus on footwork and technique. For intermediateand advanced dancers, the emphasis will be on improving clarityof sound and execuon. Bring tap shoes. No class 2/22.Instructor: Peggy RushfordFee: Member $32/Non-member $42 Classes: 4CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION24406 1/4-25 W 11AM-12PM SRS-CRUZ24407 2/1-29 W 11AM-12PM SRS-CRUZ24408 3/7-28 W 11AM-12PM SRS-CRUZ24409 4/4-25 W 11AM-12PM SRS-CRUZFood and BeverageCooking with Passion!YUM! We need it in our lives and especially in our food. Get intouch with your individual passion for cooking. We will have atwo hour class to open up your passion and a two hour handsonclass to test it in the kitchen. Bring your passion to class andwe will find the YUM! Basic cooking skill is required. Men andwomen are invited. A $2 material fee will be paid to instructorat class. Part of the "Passion" will be the experience of shoppingfor your own ingredients for the hands on class (approximately$8 depending on individual taste). Instructor is an experiencedcooking instructor and caterer.Instructor: Janice HowleFee: Member $40/Non-member $50 Classes: 2CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION24915 1/24-31 Tu 10AM-12PM WC-KITCHEat Mesquite! An Introducon to theVariees of Mesquite in Green ValleyThis 4-hour workshop includes an introducon to the taxonomyand uses of Green Valley area variees of mesquite, quesonsand answers on preparaon, then cleaning and drying ofmesquite beans, grinding into flour and also cooking beansinto a syrup. Students will be involved in preparaon andconsumpon of breakfast featuring mesquite pancakes, syrupand complements. Aendees please bring hat and sunglasses,sunscreen for a short walk in the area to observe the tree, andalso notebook and camera if desired. A $2 materials fee will bepaid to instructor at class.Instructor: Laurie MelroodFee: Member $45/Non-member $55 Classes: 1CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION25048 3/12 M 9:30AM-1:30PM WC-KITCHEat that Cactus! Introducing the FabulousCane Cholla Bud and the Indian FigThis 4-hour workshop is an introducon to two highly nutriousand versale cactus foods: the bud from the cane cholla (opunaspinosior engelmanii) and/or the staghorn cholla (opunaversicolor) and the Indian Fig (ficus indica). We will set out fromthe West Center to harvest the buds from the cholla, removeremaining spines, boil and prepare for use. If available, we’ll alsoharvest young Indian Fig pads and prepare for use. Breakfastprepared by students follows, featuring the harvested foods. Ifexcess buds or pads available, students may take home. Studentsneed long sleeves, sun hat, sunglasses, hard-toed shoes forharvesng. A $6 materials fee will be paid to the instructor.Instructor: Laurie MelroodFee: Member $45/Non-member $55 Classes: 1CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION25049 4/28 Sa 8AM-12PM WC-KITCHHarvesng, Juicing and Preparaon ofPrickly Pear ProductsThis 4-hour workshop introduces students to the wonders ofthe fruit of the opuna engelmanii, the prickly pear cactus thatgrows everywhere in our southern Arizona desert. One studyindicates that intake of nopales before meals may be useful inmanaging high cholesterol, diabetes and obesity! Using fruitfrozen the previous summer season, we’ll make juice and thenprepare a nutrious lemonade and syrup. Brunch preparedby students follows, using the lemonade and syrup as well asmesquite treats. All materials provided for a $5 fee paid toinstructor at class. Students take home literature, recipes and abole of the homemade syrup. Wear casual clothing.Instructor: Laurie MelroodFee: Member $40/Non-member $50 Classes: 1CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION25047 1/28 Sa 9:30AM-1:30PM WC-KITCHKeeping it Green with Your Microwave- Part IHave a great beginning to your day. Learn to prepare egg dishesin your microwave, including omelets and quiche. We willalso make granola and do breakfast meats (example: bacon).Instructor has a degree in Home Ec and has taught microwavecooking classes for years. Material fee $6 for food and recipespaid to instructor at class.Instructor: Kraylen MiholerFee: Member $12/Non-member $22 Classes: 1CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION24922 1/18 W 9-11:30AM ABS-RECKeeping it Green with Your Microwave- Part IIThe focus is on fruits and vegetables. Keep the nutrients in yourvegetables by micro-steaming. Learn to blanch vegetables tofreeze; use your microwave to make quick and easy fruit sauces,jams and pie filling. Instructor has a degree in Home Ec and hastaught microwave cooking classes for years. Material fee $6 forfood and recipes paid to instructor at class.Instructor: Kraylen MiholerFee: Member $12/Non-member $22 Classes: 1CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION24923 2/1 W 9-11:30AM ABS-RECRegister online at www.gvrec.org or visit your nearest major social center office. 21