January 2024 issue GWSA Sentinel online

RECREATION & LEISURE PROGRAMS for SENIORS 55+
held at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre unless otherwise indicated — call 519-837-5699.
Please register in person at our recreation facilities, over the phone by calling 519-837-5699, or online at
recenroll.ca. Registration opened on Wednesday, December 13. PLEASE NOTE: There may be changes
to programs after this issue was printed - please check the details on recenroll.ca before you sign up. Programs
may be cancelled if there is low registration, so be sure to register (Fees do not include HST).
VISUAL ARTS
Landscape Painting
In this course, students will learn how to create
artistic representations of natural environments such
as mountains, forests, waters, fields, coastlines and
sunsets. Landscape painting can be created using a
variety of water-based medium: acrylic, watercolour
and gouache. Although the realistic representation of
the natural world will be the main approach,
exploring landscape through illusion is not excluded.
The course will cover all that is needed to create
expressive and dynamic paintings: basic techniques,
colour mixing, tonal values, elements of
composition, effects of atmospheric perspective, the
ways to simplify the shapes and forms, and effective
editing of photographic references. Throughout the
course, there will be plenty of short demos, usually at
the beginning of the class. The course is intended for
beginners and intermediates. Just bring your
supplies, your passion for painting, and whatever
experience you have and you will grow as an artist
through expanding your observational and artistic
skills.
Course ID: 43745
Location: West End Community Centre (Room 2)
Class Length: 3 hours (1-4 p.m.)
Dates: January 17-March 20 (Wednesday)
Fees: Member: $144.80 Non-Member: $166.50
Watercolour
This watercolour class is for all levels of painters.
The instructor will work with participants on an
individual basis or in small groups of similar interest
or skill.
Course ID: 43743
Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre
(Room 2)
Class Length: 3 hours (9 a.m.-12 p.m.)
Dates: January 15-March 25 (Monday)
Fees: Member: $147.70 Non-Member: $169.80
Sketching
Sketching is a good way to learn or improve your
drawing skills. This course suits all levels of students
who want to know how to draw quick and accurate
sketches. Whether you want to prepare for a big
project or draw the world around us, sketching is a
great way to express yourself.
Course ID: 43744
Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre
Class Length: 3 hours (9 a.m.-12 p.m.)
Dates: January 16-March 19 (Tuesday)
Fees: Member: $144.80 Non-Member: $166.50
Acrylic Painting
Join us for informative lessons in painting with
acrylics. Stroke types, techniques and form will be
the focus of this hands-on class. Be inspired, have an
open mind, and create your masterpiece with this
form of art.
Course ID: 43746
Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre
Class Length: 3 hours (9 a.m.-12 p.m.)
Dates: January 18-March 21 (Thursday)
Fees: Member: $144.80 Non-Member: $166.50
FITNESS
Cardio and Strength Level 2
This intermediate/advanced strength training class
focuses on a low impact cardio warmup. This class
performs functional exercises that include balance,
flexibility and cardiovascular movements. Exercises
are performed sitting and standing. A variety of
equipment is used throughout the classes, which may
include bands, stability balls and weights of your
choice. Join us to keep your body fit!
Course ID: Monday: 42794
Friday: 43739
Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre
(Room 4)
Class Length: 1 hour (9-10 a.m.)
Dates:
Monday: January 8-March 25
Friday: January 12-March 22
Fees: Member: $79.75 Non-Member: $91.74
Cardio and Strength Level 3
Come and challenge your fitness level in this
advanced strength training class. Focusing on a low
impact cardio warmup, this class performs functional
exercises that include balance, flexibility and
cardiovascular movements. A variety of equipment is
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