Rec Guide - City of Kelowna
Rec Guide - City of Kelowna
Rec Guide - City of Kelowna
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42 PRoGRAMs<br />
ADULt/YoUtH PRoGRAMs<br />
Languages<br />
Around the World Party<br />
instructor: Miriam Cunha<br />
Location: Parkinson recreation Centre, Gala Boardroom<br />
Let’s go partying around the world! We’ll choose a different world<br />
culture every week and explore their music, dance, art, language,<br />
food, costumes, folklore, values, myths and more! Let’s embrace<br />
multiculturalism and have fun!<br />
Age: 15Y and up<br />
127925 Tu 4:00 PM-5:30 PM Jan 8-Feb 5 Fee: $45<br />
127926 Tu 4:00 PM-5:30 PM Feb 12-Mar 12 Fee: $45<br />
Brazilian Portuguese for Travelling<br />
instructor: Miriam Cunha<br />
Location: Parkinson recreation Centre, Gala Boardroom<br />
Portuguese is the <strong>of</strong>ficial language <strong>of</strong> seven countries and ranks 8th<br />
among the most spoken languages in the planet! Learn the basics <strong>of</strong><br />
the Portuguese language from a brazilian native linguistic pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
with years <strong>of</strong> experience in translation and interpretation and get<br />
ready to go to brazil for the upcoming the Soccer World Cup 2014 or<br />
the Summer Olympics in 2016.<br />
Age: 16Y and up<br />
127923 M 4:00 PM-5:30 PM Jan 7-Feb 4 Fee: $45<br />
127924 M 4:00 PM-5:30 PM Feb 18-Mar 18 Fee: $45<br />
Chinese - Mandarin<br />
instructor: Fong Lam<br />
Location: Parkinson recreation Centre, Gala Boardroom<br />
Learning Mandarin Chinese is easier than you think. Once you learn<br />
the basic pronunciation through Pinyin, you will be able to pronounce<br />
any word. This course will focus on basic communication skills,<br />
grammar,and introduce language skills for everyday use.<br />
Age: 15Y and up<br />
127518 Tu 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Jan 15-Feb 19 Fee: $89<br />
German - Conversational<br />
Instructor: Jolanda Himmelstein<br />
Location: Kinsmen Media Centre<br />
Verstehen Sie ein bisschen Deutsch? haben Sie den Mut, Ihr Deutsch zu<br />
verbessern? und Sie wollen auch noch Spass haben? Dann kommen Sie<br />
in diesen Konversationskurs! Wir werden lachen, Sprachspiele machen<br />
und ueber Themen reden, welche die Kursteilnehmer interessieren.<br />
Man kann ganz einfache Woerter gebrauchen. This is not a beginner class.<br />
Age: 18Y and up<br />
127070 Tu 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Jan 22-Feb 19 Fee: $50<br />
Japanese – Beginner<br />
Instructor: Jeff Jennens<br />
Location: Kinsmen Fieldhouse Hall<br />
ever thought <strong>of</strong> learning japanese but didn’t know where to start? It<br />
can seem daunting at first, but certain study habits can make learning<br />
the language easy and fun. Learn the basics <strong>of</strong> reading and writing<br />
japanese and some useful expressions. We’ll also explore japanese life,<br />
culture, and geography along the way! A journey <strong>of</strong> a thousand miles<br />
begins with a single step. begin your journey with this class.<br />
Age: 18Y and up<br />
126804 W 7:30 PM-9:00 PM Jan 30-Mar 6 Fee: $60<br />
Spanish – Beginner for Travelers<br />
instructor: Virginia Belteton<br />
Location: Parkinson recreation Centre, Gala Boardroom<br />
Think ahead and prepare now for your vacations to a Spanish<br />
destination. ...These classes are like fiestas...not siestas!!! You will be<br />
learning the basics <strong>of</strong> the language and start making connections to the<br />
amazing spanish culture. this beginner’s class will get you started.<br />
no class Jan 17& 31.<br />
Age: 15Y and up<br />
127606 M 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Jan 7-Feb 4 Fee: $30<br />
127607 M 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Feb 18-Mar 25 Fee: $36<br />
127608 Th 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Jan 10-Feb 21 Fee: $30<br />
127609 Th 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Feb 21-Mar 28 Fee: $36<br />
Spanish - Conversational<br />
instructor: Virginia Belteton<br />
Location: Parkinson recreation Centre, Gala Boardroom<br />
hablar, platicar, conversar, expresarse oralmente...es el lugar perfecto<br />
para practicar esta hermosa lengua. Aprenderemos con actividades<br />
comunicativas y noticias actualizadas. traigan a sus amigos y no<br />
olviden sus diccionarios. Spanish Conversational is not intended for<br />
beginners. no class Jan 17& 31.<br />
Age: 15Y and up<br />
127527 M 8:00 PM-9:00 PM Jan 7-Feb 4 Fee: $30<br />
127528 M 8:00 PM-9:00 PM Feb 18-Mar 25 Fee: $36<br />
127529 Th 8:00 PM-9:00 PM Jan 10-Feb 14 Fee: $24<br />
127530 Th 8:00 PM-9:00 PM Feb 21-Mar 28 Fee: $36<br />
Spanish - intermediate<br />
instructor: Virginia Belteton<br />
Location: Parkinson recreation Centre, Gala Boardroom<br />
in this class you will go deeper into the structure <strong>of</strong> the language.<br />
emphasis will be placed on the difference between ser and estar and<br />
the conjugation <strong>of</strong> present, past and future indicative forms <strong>of</strong> regular<br />
verbs. the material will be presented in a fun interactive way. no class<br />
Jan 17& 31.<br />
Age: 15Y and up<br />
127523 M 7:00 PM-8:00 PM Jan 7-Feb 4 Fee: $30<br />
127524 M 7:00 PM-8:00 PM Feb 18-Mar 25 Fee: $36<br />
127525 Th 7:00 PM-8:00 PM Jan 10-Feb 14 Fee: $24<br />
127526 Th 7:00 PM-8:00 PM Feb 21-Mar 28 Fee: $36<br />
Martial Arts<br />
Karate Jushinkan - Beginner<br />
instructor: elizabeth Wijnstra, Kurt Pattison<br />
Location: Casorso elementary<br />
For anyone who wants to learn the skills and discipline <strong>of</strong> Karate.<br />
Taught by nationally certified black belt instructors. Participants are<br />
encouraged to attend both nights. Karate uniforms are optional.<br />
No class Feb 11.<br />
Age: 11Y and up<br />
126768 M 6:45 PM-7:45 PM Jan 14-Mar 4 Fee: $56<br />
126769 W 6:45 PM-7:45 PM Jan 16-Mar 6 Fee: $64<br />
Karate Jushinkan - Intermediate/Advanced<br />
instructor: elizabeth Wijnstra, Kurt Pattison<br />
Location: Casorso elementary<br />
For students with previous Karate experience, yellow belts and above.<br />
Taught by nationally certified black belt instructors. Karate bC and<br />
ShotoCanada Association fees are payable to the instructor. Karate<br />
uniforms are required. Achievements from other styles are honoured.<br />
No class Feb 11<br />
Age: 8Y and up<br />
126770 M 6:45 PM-8:15 PM Jan 14-Mar 4 Fee: $59.50<br />
126771 W 6:45 PM-8:15 PM Jan 16-Mar 6 Fee: $68<br />
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