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Sensaonal Serpents of SouthernArizonaSnakes suffer from a severe public relaons problem. They arefeared and reviled by many people around the world. In thisclass, we will focus on these wonderful creatures, as we look atmany of the 47 species of serpent that can be found in southernArizona. Did you know that we have a boa that lives in our state?We will also look at ralesnakes and how to avoid being bienby one.Instructor: Jeff BabsonFee: Member $19/Non-member $29 Classes: 1CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION24728 2/20 M 10AM-12PM CH-MSQTThe Dazzling World of CaterpillarsEveryone is familiar with the dazzling beauty of buerflies (andmany moths). However, most people hardly ever glimpse theirearlier stages, the egg, caterpillar and pupa. Caterpillars that areobserved are usually seen devouring our gardens and flowers.In this class we will invesgate the caterpillars of moths andbuerflies and dispel some of the myths that pertain to them.Since moths outnumber buerflies by at least 10 to 1, many ofthe caterpillars we will look at will be those of moths. With thisclass, we hope to get students to appreciate these wonderfulcreatures and to search for them in their yards, while walking thedog, or when they are out in nature.Instructor: Jeff BabsonFee: Member $19/Non-member $29 Classes: 1CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION24731 3/9 F 10AM-12PM LC-IRWDTurtles and ToadsThis class takes a look at two very different groups of desertanimals. Turtles and their more terrestrial cousins, tortoises, areiconic symbols of life lived at a slower pace. Toads are amphibiansthat do a surprisingly good job of living in deserts, where standingwater is an oen ephemeral resource. This class looks at thediversity of these creatures in the Sonoran Desert.Instructor: Jeff BabsonFee: Member $19/Non-member $29 Classes: 1CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION24726 2/6 M 10AM-12PM CH-MSQTThe Natural History of BelizeBelize, formerly known as Brish Honduras, is located onthe Yucatan Peninsula, tucked between the Caribbean Sea to theeast, Mexico to the north, and Guatemala to the west and south.This class will highlight the incredible natural wonders of thisMassachuses-sized naon. Over 500 species of birds, over 700species of buerfly, over 4000 species of flowering plants, not tomenon jaguars, whale sharks, and many reples and amphibianscall Belize home. Join us for a look at a natural paradise.Instructor: Jeff BabsonFee: Member $19/Non-member $29 Classes: 1CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION24732 3/27 Tu 10AM-12PM CH-MSQTAstronomy - Where are the Bright Starsand Planets?Learn the locaon of the 5 brightest planets in the solar system;Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn and the best meto look. You’ll also be able to idenfy 13 of the brightest starsand their constellaons, all without the aid of binoculars ortelescope. We’ll discuss the birth and death of stars, the solarsystem, recent discoveries of potenal life on other planets,the significance of mysterious Black Holes, me dilaon, spacecontracon, Worm Holes and other bizarre events postulated byEinstein’s theories of Special and General Relavity. There will bethe opon to meet with the instructor during night or morninghours to locate planets and stars studied during class. Materialfee $20 for handouts and sky charts including color images ofstars nebula and light spectra essenal for scienfic analysis,paid to instructor at first class.Instructor: Park ThoresonFee: Member $70/Non-member $80 Classes: 4CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION24642 2/2-23 Th 9-11AM DH-RM A24643 3/1-22 Th 9-11AM DH-RM ABeginning BirdwatchingSoutheast Arizona is one of the most popular bird watching areasin America. Get started on this fun-filled pasme with SandyMcMahan, an experienced naturalist (for Arizona-Sonora DesertMuseum, Saguaro, Grand Canyon, Rocky MT., North Cascadesand Sequoia Naonal Parks and Audubon Society member) whohas taught hundreds of people to enjoy watching birds. We’ll talkabout choosing binoculars, scopes, and good field-guides. Thefirst day includes a two-and-one-half hour class followed by fieldpracce and lunch, and ends mid-aernoon. There will be twoinstructor-led follow-up field trips to great birding locales. Bringbinoculars, notebook, field-guides if you have them, and lunch tofirst class. Call instructor for informaon: 648-0054Instructor: Sandra McMahanFee: Member $50/Non-member $60 Classes: 1CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION23337 1/11 W 8-10:30AM EC-LNGEField Trip Dates: 1/18 and 1/2523338 2/8 W 8-10:30AM EC-LNGEField Trip Dates: 2/15 and 2/2223339 3/9 F 8-10:30AM EC-LNGEField Trip Dates: 3/16 and 3/2323340 4/6 F 8-10:30AM EC-LNGEField Trip Dates: 4/13 and 4/20"Excellent instructor; very paent, veryhelpful; knows her subject very well.Pleasure to work with."42 Registraon begins Monday, December 12. Register early!
Can You Understand Me Now?Imagine the people you care about clearly understandingyou, and you understanding friends and family beer thanbefore, How much beer would life be? In this course you willlearn about, and pracce, the details of human rapport skills.Past parcipants report enhanced relaonships and a beerunderstanding of how to prevent past misunderstandings. Weare always communicang in words, pictures and feelings.Most people only listen in one or two of the three modes.In this course we’ll learn how to use all three for opmumcommunicaon. We then will apply what we’ve learned inexercises designed to pracce specific communicaon skills. Youwill be amazed at the difference! $10 paid to instructor for bookused during class.Instructor: David LichtyFee: Member $60/Non-member $70 Classes: 3CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION24974 2/15-29 W 9-11AM LC-IRWD24979 4/3-17 Tu 9-11AM LC-IRWDCaring for your Desert LandscapingHow to care for your desert landscaping. Week 1: Do it yourselflandscaping basics (pruning, planng, non-toxic weed control,ferlizing). Week 2: What to plant, why and when (trees, shrubs,ground cover, perennials). Week 3: Watering basics (irrigaonlayout, how to determine how much or how lile, waterharvesng). Week 4: What’s wrong with my plant? (diseases,insects and diagnosing problems). $7 fee for handouts paidto instructor at class. Linda Strader is a Landscape Architect,Cerfied Arborist and has accumulated 25 years of gardeningexperience in the Green Valley area.Instructor: Linda StraderFee: Member $40/Non-member $50 Classes: 4CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION24449 1/4-25 W 9-10AM CR-AMADO24450 2/8-29 W 9-10AM CR-AMADO24451 3/7-28 W 9-10AM CR-AMADO24452 4/4-25 W 9-10AM CR-AMADOGrowing Vegetables in the DesertDo you long for home grown tomatoes but have been thoroughlydiscouraged by the challenges the desert brings to gardening?Learn how to grow vegetables and how to take advantage ofthe year round vegetable gardening opportunies that awaityou. Week 1: Selecng the garden plot, soil basics, composng,seng up irrigaon, crier proofing. Week 2: Best vegetablevariees for the desert, how to start your own plants fromseed, garden layout opons to maximize yield. Week 3: Pests,diseases and other garden problems. $4 fee for handouts paid toinstructor at class. Instructor is a Landscape Architect, CerfiedArborist and has accumulated 25 years of gardening experiencein the Green Valley area.Instructor: Linda StraderFee: Member $35/Non-member $45 Classes: 3CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION24980 1/9-23 M 9-10AM CR-AMADO24981 2/6-20 M 9-10AM CR-AMADO24982 3/5-19 M 9-10AM CR-AMADO24983 4/2-16 M 9-10AM CR-AMADOCompany Coming?We love having family and friends visit, but life behind thatrevolving door can become hecc. Be gracious hosts butstay in control of your world. It’s our vacaon too! Create awonderful visit without losing control of your life using thebed and breakfast philosophy to make your life easier. Gatherhints and recipes to be the gracious hosts. Material fee $5 paidto instructor at class. Quesons about the class please e-mail:lynnmoaz@yahoo.comInstructor: Lynn MoazFee: Member $30/Non-member $40 Classes: 1CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION24916 1/11 W 10AM-12PM LC-IRWD24917 3/12 M 1-3PM LC-ACACDownsizing and DeclueringIt’s me to make smaller look bigger. I must begin, but how? Whatto keep, what to let go - making this decision is what this class willoffer. There are clues, there are steps and there is help. Cluerneeds to be manageable - it effects your life. My kids don’t want itand yet I feel this tug so I am stuck - but am I? Find out!Instructor: Lynn MoazFee: Member $30/Non-member $40 Classes: 1CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION24969 1/25 W 10AM-12PM LC-IRWD24970 2/16 Th 1-3PM LC-ACACComputer CommunicaonsThis class is for computer users who want to become morefamiliar with how to safely use their computer and comfortableusing it for communicaon and Internet transacons. Learn howto configure your computer for maximum efficiency and speed,the basics of how to navigate around your computer and how tohandle Scareware and viruses. Learn how to use your computerfor communicaons: Email setup, how to aach documents andphotos, how to download pictures from your phone and camera,use Skype to do voice and video chat, use of the Internet forhome and travel phone service, the basics of how to Tweet anduse messaging applicaons and how to use Paypal to make safeonline transacons. Requirements: Basic computer skills, Laptopwith Wireless Network Capabilies. Laptops are not supplied;informaon learned in class can be applied at home to your PCor MAC. Please contact Ron at 784-8595.Instructors: Ron and Susanne PhillipsFee: Member $40/Non-member $50 Classes: 3CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION24665 1/19-2/2 Th 2-4:30PM LC-IRWD24690 2/16-3/1 Th 2-4:30PM LC-IRWD"Instructor was wonderful! She has somuch knowledge. I absolutely lovedthe class!Register online at www.gvrec.org or visit your nearest major social center office. 43
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Page 9 and 10: Freeform Beaded Wire Work PendantUs
Page 11 and 12: Create a Spirit DollLearn how to cr
Page 13 and 14: Rubber Stamptasc 2 - Easel CardsCre
Page 15 and 16: Do SudokuHow to start Sudoku, if yo
Page 17 and 18: Mulfaceted BoxesUsing rigid slabs o
Page 19 and 20: Beginning Single Step SwingCome lea
Page 21 and 22: Tap Technique - Advanced/Intermedia
Page 23 and 24: Wines of Spain and PortugalFor thos
Page 25 and 26: Hoop DanceHoop dance uses adult siz
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Page 33 and 34: Write Your LifeLeave a living legac
Page 35 and 36: Introducon to Fusing Dichroic Jewel
Page 37 and 38: Instant Piano for Busy PeopleIn jus
Page 39 and 40: Oil Painng - Local Color - Landscap
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