Green Valley Recreation, Inc

22013013 SummerSummer ProgramProgram GuideGuide REGISTRATION IS GOING ON NOW

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GVR Now Offers FOUR Convenient Ways to Walk-In Register! Registration Begins April 1, 2013 Visit Canoa Hills, East Center, Las Campanas or Member Services Center to complete a registration form. Note: Remaining On-Line GVR offi ces will close for the summer on 4/12. Forms can also Remember, you must have your GVR number and PIN be found online at www.gvrec.org. Offi ce hours can be found on available in order to access your account online. Below are page two. Non-members are eligible to register for select classes. some basic steps to help you with the process: Please see policy on page 17.  Visit us at www.gvrec.org, and click the “Online Registration” tab at the top right of the screen Mail-In  Enter your GVR number and PIN Please fi ll out the registration form completely and include  Unfortunately, Tenants and Non-members do not have access to online registration. payment. Be sure to include a current telephone number Once inside the system, you will be able to view the where you may be reached if necessary. Mail your registration programs available for registration. The transactions are in and payment to: Green Valley Recreation, Inc., Attn: Member real time, meaning our database will refl ect the registrations Services Department, PO Box 586, Green Valley, AZ 85622. and transactions immediately. Please do not send cash through the mail! GVR uses a third party to handle transactions, and members will be charged a “convenience fee” for this service. The fee Phone-In is a percentage of the total. Registrations are accepted over the phone by calling Canoa There is a “Help Desk” available online should you need Hills (625-6200), East Center (625-4641) or Las Campanas (648- further assistance. 7669). Please provide the Member Services Coordinator with your Current email address must be listed in GVR account to be name, GVR number and the course number (s) you are interested able to access online registration. in. We accept Visa and MasterCard credit and debit cards. Major Social Center Facility/Room Offi ce Hours - Summer Abbreviations

The following Social Center Offi ces and Member ABN - Abrego North Services Center are open for business from 8:00am to ABS - Abrego South 4:00pm each Monday through Friday as follows: CPI - Casa Paloma I CPII - Casa Paloma II Canoa Hills Social Center – 625-6200 – 3660 S. Camino del Sol – (Closed 11:30am to 12:30pm) CH - Canoa Hills CR - Canoa Ranch  East Social Center - 625-4641 - 7 S. Abrego CV - Continental Vistas (Closed 12:30pm to 1:30pm) DH - Desert Hills  Las Campanas - 648-7669 - 565 W. Bell Tower Dr. EC - East Center (Closed 11:30am to 12:30pm) LC - Las Campanas MV - Madera Vista  Member Services Center – 625-3440 – 1070 Calle SRS - Santa Rita Springs de las Casitas WC - West Center  Las Campanas is also open on weekends and ACAC - Acacia Room holidays from 10am to 2pm AGAV - Agave Room AMADO - Amado Room ANZA - Anza Room GVR Professional ART - Art Room AUD - Auditorium Services BILL- Billiards Room CER - Ceramics CTWD - Cottonwood Room Take Tennis Lessons with GVR's CRUZ - Santa Cruz Room Teaching Tennis Professional CYPR - Cypress Room FSTA - Fiesta Room RAY WARDLAW Phone: (520) 625-0274 GAME - Game Room HAND - Hand building Room IRWD - Ironwood Room JNPR - Juniper Room KINO- Kino Room Personal Trainer Available to GVR’s KITCH - Kitchen Members LAP - Lapidary LNGE - Lounge GLENDA MARTINEZ MSQT - Mesquite Room Phone: (520) 298-3941 or (520) 979-1216 OCOT - Ocotillo Room [email protected] PARK - Parking Lot PALO - Palo Verde Room PICKL - Pickleball Court REC - Recreation Room RM1 - Room 1 RM2 - Room 2 Personal Trainer Available to GVR’s Members RMA - Room A RMB - Room B Shelley Whitlatch RMC - Room C Phone: (520) 349-3037 SAG - Saguaro Room fi [email protected] SCPT - Sculpture Room STU - Studio TC - Tennis Courts WHL - Wheel Room 2 Registration begins Monday, April 1 , 2013 Secrets of Wine Glass Painting Arts & Crafts Create your own lovely set of hand painted wine glasses! In just two fun sessions you will paint two glasses, learn about glass paints, baking the It’s Just Paint - Classic & Stone-like Walls glasses, brush stokes and how to continue on your own with a fun, new Like granite, marble or travertine? This is the class to mimic “texture.” hobby. The wine glasses make great gifts for weddings/anniversaries or Save thousands and learn a faster, easier way for beginners to use a are fun for personal use. Material fee of $20, to be paid to instructor at custom roller to replicate classic, romantic, or stone-like looks on your fi rst session, includes everything you need including your choice of two walls. For an added bonus, learn how to make a removable leather look. wine glasses. Professional painter shares tricks of the trade and money-saving tips. Instructor: Marie Stickford Bring a paint shirt. A required materials fee of $29 will be collected for Fee: Member $37/Non-member $10 more Classes: 2 a kit and two DVD’s. Discounted fee if taking both of Linda’s classes the CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION same day. Course unavailable for online registration. 27959 5/6-13 M 10AM-12PM EC-ART Instructor: Linda Coff man 27960 7/9-16 TU 10AM-12PM EC-ART Fee: Member $30/$25/Non-member $10 more Classes: 1 27961 9/10-17 TU 10AM-12PM EC-ART CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 28018 5/18 SA 9:30AM-12PM EC-ART Ceramics It’s Just Paint - Western & Southwestern Ceramics, Beginning Suede Walls This course is a prerequisite for joining the Ceramics Club. Students will learn Want to achieve a soft blend of colors on your wall? From rustic how to prepare Greenware, bisque, apply undercoats and glazes and other western, warm southwestern to sleek modern, there is an easier techniques. Students will complete 3 projects, included in the materials fee, way. This “two colors at the same time” approach is much easier than to take home. Materials fee of $30 is payable to the Ceramics Club of GVR ragging or sponging. All the money-saving tips save you the price and is due on the fi rst day of class. Students must be able to attend all 6 of the class and kit. Extra fun: learn to make false raised bricks from classes. Bring notepad, pen and apron to protect clothing. sheetrock mud for added rustic features. A required materials fee of Instructors: Karen Brumm and Karen Brewer $29 is for a kit with two DVD’s which are diff erent from the morning Fee: Member $40/Non-member N/A Classes: 6 class. Bring a paint shirt. Visit twistonwalls.com for a video of the class. CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION Discounted fee if taking both of Linda’s classes the same day. Course 27927 6/19-7/24 W 8:30-11:30AM DH-CER unavailable for online registration. Instructor: Linda Coff man Fee: Member $30/$25/Non-member $10 more Classes: 1 CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION Clay & Sculpture 28020 5/18 SA 1-3:30PM EC-ART Making Music with Clay Secrets of Painting on Glass From the simple and fun to the complex and elegant: clay There are little secrets to painting on glass that make it fun and easy. ocarinas and rattles. Learn the hand building and sculptural techniques Learn the diff erent types of paints, brushes, easy brush strokes, how to required to create beautiful pieces of art. You will benefi t from the make it permanent, tricks to personalizing and more. It will open up a instructor’s 35 years of passionate practice in clay. Class participants will whole new hobby for you! Many glass pieces to choose from: serving learn to construct working ocarinas and rattles - clay that makes music. plates, mugs, vases, sugar bowls, doggie treat jars and more. Material Surface decoration and burnishing techniques will be incorporated fee of $20, paid to instructor at fi rst session, includes everything you into the fi nished design. Animal, vegetable, mineral or abstract forms... will need, including the glassware. there is no limit to the creative potential. Skill level: from beginner Instructor: Marie Stickford to advanced. Prerequisite: Intro to Clay Studio or equivalent clay Fee: Member $37/Non-member $10 more Classes: 2 experience. Supplies needed: Any clay body suitable for hand building; CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 27957 6/3-10 M 10AM-12PM EC-ART a smooth body is required for any burnished pots. Basic hand building 27958 8/6-13 TU 10AM-12PM EC-ART tools which can be purchased at the Clay Studio. All clay must be purchased at the Clay Studio. Instructor: Cathie Jo Buhlert Looking for something new? Fee: Member $60/Non-member N/A Classes: 4 CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION This symbol identifi es the latest 28019 8/6-27 TU 8:30-11:30AM SRS-HAND additions to our Summer Program Guide 28021 9/4-25 W 8:30-11:30AM SRS-HAND selection. We are pleased to be offering a variety of new classes, as well as continuing favorites. Remember, members may now register online. Please visit us at www.gvrec.org.

Register online at www.gvrec.org or call (520) 625-3440. Register early classes fi ll quickly! 3 Dance Lessons Health & Fitness

Argentine Tango - Beginning Aqua Tai Chi Dave and Shelli Little have been performing and teaching Argentine Tango Improve your balance, posture and stability with these joint friendly for over 18 years. In this class you will learn basic steps along with style, movements in the water. This class includes exercises which challenge technique and fl oor craft. Shoes with a slight heel are recommended for your body awareness with breathing and fl owing movements that will women. Singles welcome. Fee is per person. No class 6/7 & 7/5. In July the leave you feeling stronger and more energized. Aqua shoes optional. fi rst class is at CV on 7/12. Classes will move to SRS on 7/19. Drop-in fee $10. See drop-in policy on page 5. Classes held at ABN Pool Instructor: Dave and Shelli Little during CPI closure 6/3 & 6/10. Fee: Member 3 classes $30/ 4 classes $40/5 classes $50/Non-member Instructor: Jennifer Adolfs $10 more Fee: Member 3 classes $27/4 classes $36/5 classes $45/Non-Member CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION $10 more 27942 (5) 5/3-31 F 6-7:30 PM CV-REC CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 27943 (3) 6/14-28 F 6-7:30 PM CV-REC 27928 (3) 5/6-20 M 9:40-10:30AM CPI-POOL 27944 (3) 7/12-26 F 6-7:30 PM CV-REC 27929 (4) 6/3-24 M 9:10-10AM ABN-POOL 27945 (5) 8/2-30 F 6-7:30PM SRS-ANZA 27930 (5) 7/1-29 M 9:10-10AM CPI-POOL 27946 (4) 9/6-27 F 6-7:30PM SRS-ANZA 27931 (4) 9/9-30 M 9:10-10AM CPI-POOL

Beginner/Advanced Beginner Tap Arthritis Aqua Fitness This class is for those who have always wanted to tap dance. Learn all Improve range of motion, strength, fl exibility, endurance and aerobic the basic steps, technique and dance movement in a fun way. Bring capacity through low to no impact water exercises. Come benefi t from tap shoes. If you need tap shoes, Bloch or Leo split toe tap shoes are the water’s amazing properties. Certifi ed Arthritis Foundation Aquatics. recommended. No class 6/3. Supplies: noodle and hand buoys. Design a fi tness program that is as Instructor: Charese Kelly fl exible as you are, by purchasing the punch card designed to work Fee: Member 3 classes $24/4 classes $32/5 classes $40/Non-member with your schedule. No more make-up classes, come to class when $10 more your schedule allows. Punch card is only valid in session for which CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION purchased. Unused punches may NOT be used in the following session! 27990 (4) 5/6-27 M 11:30AM-12:30PM CV-REC 27991 (3) 6/10-24 M 11:30AM-12:30PM CV-REC Drop-in fee $10. See drop-in policy on page 5. This course unavailable 27992 (5) 7/1-29 M 11:30AM-12:30PM CV-REC for online registration. No class 5/23, 7/1, 7/4, 7/25, 8/19, 8/22 & 9/26. 27993 (3) 9/16-30 M 11:30AM-12:30PM SRS-CRUZ Classes held at ABN Pool during CPI closure 6/3-6/13. Instructor: Maggie Carstensen Classes: 37 Broadway Tap Fee: Member 5 classes $40/10 classes $80/15 classes $120/20 classes This is an intermediate level class and the focus is for those who want $160/Non-member $10 more to be great tap dancers. Learn ALL the old standard tap steps: time CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 28038 5/2-9/30 TH,M 1:30-2:30PM CPI-POOL steps, soft shoe, waltz clog, shim sham, shuffl e off to buff alo, etc. and further your technique by working on rhythm and timing doing all the steps you see on Broadway. LEARN PROPERLY and have a blast! Bring Brain Aerobics tap shoes. No class 6/3. With an aging population worrying about Alzheimer’s disease, Instructor: Charese Kelly stress causing memory blockages and our poor diets impacting our Fee: Member 3 classes $24/4 classes $32/5 classes $40/Non-Member brain cells, what are we to do? Brain Aerobics is a simple method $10 more to keep your brain active. New research from Japan proves using a CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION new technique as little as 10 minutes a day can help maintain your 27985 (4) 5/6-27 M 10:30-11:30AM CV-REC brain health, decrease your risk of dementia and keep you alert and 27986 (3) 6/10-24 M 10:30-11:30AM CV-REC functioning well mentally. This four week series of classes may be 27987 (5) 7/1-29 M 10:30-11:30AM CV-REC taken monthly as the material changes for repeat attendees. Materials 27988 (3) 9/16-30 M 10:30-11:30AM SRS-ANZA fee of $6 paid to instructor at fi rst class. Optional manual supplied by instructor $12.95. Just Dance .... Instructor: Patricia Izzi, Holistic Health Practitioner This class is a short stretch, warm up and then ... just dance. It is Fee: Member $79/Non-member $10 more Classes: 4 broadway jazz, ballroom style, combined, choreographed and mixed CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION together for some incredible, fun dances. This is an advanced beginner 28053 8/8-29 TH 2:30-4:30PM EC-LNGE level class. No class 6/4. 28054 9/3-24 TU 2:30-4:30PM LC-ACAC Instructor: Charese Kelly Fee: Member 2 classes $16/3 classes $24/4 classes $32/5 classes $40/ Non-Member $10 more CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION “Great class projects that 27995 (4) 5/7-28 TU 1:30-2:30PM CV-REC 27996 (3) 6/11-25 TU 1:30-2:30PM CV-REC 27997 (5) 7/2-30 TU 1:30-2:30PM CV-REC springboard into more” 27998 (2) 9/17-24 TU 1:30-2:30PM SRS-CRUZ 4 Registration begins Monday, April 1 , 2013 Holistic Vision Intermediate Short Game Golf Class Is your vision crisp? Do your eyes tire quickly when reading? Are your This class reviews the scoring shots around the green: Pitching/Sand eyes red, watery, or dry? Our eyes are “on duty” long hours, in good Shots, Chipping and Putting. Includes PGA Golf Instruction, practice and bad light, in all kinds of weather and even sometimes without balls and equipment if needed. This class is a great review for players proper rest. They deserve better treatment. If any of the above issues who have taken a previous GVR class and/or need to improve upon are yours, this class can help. The process of improving our eyesight not their existing swing. This course is held at San Ignacio South Golf only enables us to see more clearly, but also helps bring us into greater Club, 4201 S. Camino del Sol; meet at the Oasis at the north end balance and harmony with ourselves and our surroundings. Material of the driving range. Bring golf clubs. Taught by Green Valley Golf fee $5 paid to instructor at class. Instruction Instructor: Patricia Izzi, Holistic Health Practitioner Instructor: Maria Przymierski, Ken Steinke or Anthony Markland Fee: Member $50/Non-member $10 more Classes: 4 Fee: Member $99/Non-member $10 more Classes: 3 CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 28046 5/7-28 TU 2:30-3:30PM EC-LNGE 28023 5/4-18 SA 9-10AM SEE ABOVE 28047 9/5-26 TH 2:30-3:30PM LC-IRWD 28024 6/8-22 SA 9-10AM SEE ABOVE 28025 7/13-27 SA 9-10AM SEE ABOVE Exercise - Fun and Fitness 28026 8/10-24 SA 9-10AM SEE ABOVE Stretch, tone up, low-impact aerobics, dance and much more to great 28027 9/7-21 SA 9-10AM SEE ABOVE music. Men are invited too. On-going class year round. Wear loose clothing and tennis shoes. Tuesdays in Palo Verde Room, Fridays in Try Scuba Experience Saguaro Room. Drop-in fee $5. See drop-in policy on page 5. No class Were you ever curious about how it might feel to experience being 6/4 & 6/7. Due to CH closure, course held at CV in June. weightless like an astronaut or to breathe underwater and see what Instructor: Donna Thiel it would be like to explore the world’s oceans? 75% of our planet is Fee: Member 6 classes $24/ 8 classes $32/9 classes $36/Non-member $10 underwater. Let us show you how you can explore the rest of our more planet. Begin a lifetime of fun and adventure now. This 2 hour “try CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION scuba diving” experience allows you to learn the basics of scuba 27937 (9) 5/3-31 F, TU 8-9:15AM CH-SAG 27941 (6) 6/11-28 TU, F 8-9:15AM CV-REC diving and experience using scuba equipment in the pool so you 27940 (9) 7/2-30 TU, F 8-9:15AM CH-PVR can experience what it is like to scuba dive. We will give you about 30 27939 (9) 8/2-30 F, TU 8-9:15AM CH-SAG minutes of instruction on the basics of diving and spend 90 minutes 27938 (8) 9/3-27 TU, F 8-9:15AM CH-PVR using scuba diving equipment in the pool. Equipment provided. Instruction by Desert Divers Scuba Center Intermediate Full Swing Golf Class Fee: Member $25/Non-member $10 more Classes: 1 This class reviews the Full Swing using Irons, Fairway Woods and Driver. CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION This class is a great review for players who have taken a previous GVR 28074 5/15 W 1-3PM LC-POOL 28075 7/10 W 1-3PM LC-POOL class and/or need to improve upon their existing swing. Includes PGA 28076 9/5 TH 1-3PM LC-POOL Golf Instruction, practice balls and equipment if needed. This course is held at San Ignacio South Golf Club, 4201 S. Camino del Sol; meet at the Oasis at the north end of the driving range. Bring golf clubs. Taught by Green Valley Golf Instruction Instructor: Maria Przymierski, Ken Steinke or Anthony Markland Fee: Member $99/Non-member $10 more Classes: 3 CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 28028 5/4-18 SA 7:30-8:30AM SEE ABOVE 28029 6/8-22 SA 7:30-8:30AM SEE ABOVE 28030 7/13-27 SA 7:30-8:30AM SEE ABOVE 28031 8/10-24 SA 7:30-8:30AM SEE ABOVE 28032 9/7-21 SA 7:30-8:30AM SEE ABOVE

Drop-In Policy • Confi rm that class allows drop-ins, check course description • Confi rm that class is active, not canceled, check with a center coordinator • Drop-in availability determined by class enrollment: drop-ins not accepted in a full class • Check course description for any dates that class will not be held or dates the class may be moved to another facility • Payment will be made to instructor at beginning of class by cash or check made out to GVR. Check course description for drop-in fee • Membership, Tenant or Guest card must be presented to instructor • To ensure your space in class, registration is recommended • Drop-in not available for Non-members

Register online at www.gvrec.org or call (520) 625-3440. Register early classes fi ll quickly! 5 Open Water Scuba Course Pilates Mat Class Escape the bonds of gravity and learn to explore the other 75% of This will be a combination mat class including standing balance work our planet. The class is open to people 10 yr. and older. Learning using Pilates and Tai Chi principles along with Beginner and Intermediate to Scuba Dive consists of classroom and pool training and your level Pilates mat work. This class will help you to not only “get a hold of fi nal step to receiving your certifi cation is demonstrating the skills your core” musculature, but also improve your body awareness, balance, you learned in the pool and the classroom in the ocean. The ocean and posture! Bring a thick mat or blanket and pillow (if needed). Drop-in portion of the course (San Carlos Weekend Trip approximately $359) fee $10. See drop-in policy on page 5. and certifi cation is separate and arranged through the Scuba Center; Instructor: Jennifer Adolfs contact Desert Divers at 520-887-2822 for details. This course consists Fee: Member 3 classes $26/4 classes $34/5 classes $43/Non-member of 16 hours of training. We will do 3 classroom sessions and 2 pool $10 more sessions during your training. You will learn a variety of engaging CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION topics ranging from oceanography to diving physiology. In the pool 27933 (3) 5/6-20 M 8:30-9:20AM LC-JNPR you will learn all the necessary skills to be a safe, comfortable and 27934 (4) 6/3-24 M 8-8:50AM LC-JNPR 27935 (5) 7/1-29 M 8-8:50AM LC-JNPR confi dent scuba diver. Material fee of $64.95 for Text/DVD/Tables 27936 (4) 9/9-30 M 8-8:50AM LC-JNPR paid to Desert Divers. Students must read text prior to fi rst class. Mask, fi ns, snorkel, boots and gloves which will range from $219.00 to $420.00 will be discussed at fi rst class and must be purchased by the Posture Fitness You will learn and practice exercises that will promote whole body fi rst class in the pool. correction. This is alignment work to establish muscular balance Instruction by Desert Divers Scuba Center through stretches and gentle exercises, which can help and even Fee: Member $125/Non-member $10 more Classes: 3 CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION eliminate lower back and shoulder pain, chronic pain from injuries and 28078 7/18 TH 9AM-2PM LC-ACAC postural issues. It will help correct disparity between the two sides of 7/23 TU 9AM-2PM LC-ACAC the body. With practice it can help restore balance and build functional 7/23 TU 1-4PM CPII-POOL strength. Wear loose clothing and bring a yoga mat. You must be able 7-24 W 9AM-12PM LC-ACAC to get up and down from the fl oor as there will be exercises standing, 7/24 W 1-4PM CPII-POOL on the fl oor and on the knees. Drop-in fee $12. See drop-in policy on 28100 9/18 W 9AM-2PM LC-ACAC8 page 5. Call instructor, Beth Jonquil, at 318-9590 with questions. You 9/23 M 9AM-2PM LC-ACAC 9/23 M 1-4PM CPII-POOL may register for 4 to 9 classes each month. This course unavailable for 9/25 W 9AM-12PM LC-ACAC online registration. 9/25 W 1-4PM CPII-POOL Instructor: Beth Jonquil Fee: Member 4 classes $40, 5 classes $50, 6 classes $60, 7 classes $70, Snorkeling Class 8 classes $80, 9 classes $90/Non-member $10 more Classes: 9 Have you ever gone on vacation and tried to go snorkeling and ended CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 28058 5/2-30 TH,M 10-11:30AM LC-CTWD up with a mask full of water, or choking on water when trying to clear 28060 7/1-29 M,TH 10-11:30AM LC-CTWD your snorkel, and you saw all kinds of beautiful fi sh below you but could 28062 8/1-29 TH,M 10-11:30AM SRS-FSTA not fi gure out how to swim down to them? This 2 hour snorkeling class 28065 9/2-30 M,TH 10-11:30AM CR-AMADO has been developed to teach you everything you need to know to be able to safely, comfortably and confi dently go snorkeling. You will Introduction to Hatha Yoga Saguaro learn how to select properly fi tting equipment, be able to clear water This class is an introduction into the ancient traditions of hatha comfortably from your mask and snorkel, learn proper use of your yoga. Students will learn the basic yoga postures to balance, bring fi ns, perform surface dives to explore underwater and learn about the into harmony and union -- the body, mind and breath. There will be physiology of snorkeling. Equipment provided. a strong emphasis on learning breathing and physical techniques Instruction by Desert Divers Scuba Center to strengthen the mind and relax the body. Men are more than Fee: Member $20/Non-member $10 more Classes: 1 welcome. Richard has studied yoga in India with Dr.Tripathi, with CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION yoga master BNS Iyengar, is an AZ certifi ed high school teacher and 28070 5/8 W 1-3PM LC-POOL 28071 7/2 TU 1-3PM LC-POOL is certifi ed as an experienced, registered yoga teacher (E-500 RYT) 28072 9/10 TU 1-3PM LC-POOL by Yoga Alliance. Bring your own props. REQUIRED and available for purchase from instructor: yoga mat, 2 blocks, 8’ yoga strap and 2 very fi rm blankets (Mexican blankets are preferred). Drop-in fee $11. See drop-in policy on page 5. Discounted fee if taking two or more Roth classes per week. Course unavailable for online registration. 6/7 class in Cottonwood Room. No class 6/14, 8/9 & 8/16. “Great - interesting, Instructor: Richard Roth Fee: Member 3 classes $24/$21, 4 classes $32/$28/Non-member $10 more. informative, well-organized, CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 27912 (4) 5/3-24 F 11AM-12PM LC-OCOT excellent!” 27913 (3) 6/7-28 F 11AM-12PM LC-CTWD 27914 (4) 7/5-26 F 11AM-12PM LC-OCOT 27915 (3) 8/2-30 F 11AM-12PM LC-OCOT 27916 (4) 9/6-27 F 11AM-12PM LC-OCOT 6 Registration begins Monday, April 1 , 2013 Hatha Yoga Saguaro - Level I/II Yoga Level I/II Kathy Edds This yoga class is for students who know the basic yoga poses and This class is for students with substantial yoga experience. The class have practiced regularly for at least six months. Sun Salutations will build on previous experience and provide a faster pace with more begin each class with standing, seated postures, back bending, and challenges to the student. A fi rm understanding of the principles of some inversions. Emphasis is on the breath and various breathing yoga poses and breathing practices is required. An in-depth study of techniques. Richard has studied yoga in India with Dr.Tripathi, with sun salutations will be presented with more advanced poses explored yoga master BNS Iyengar, is an AZ certifi ed high school teacher and and added as the class progresses. Bring your own props. REQUIRED: is certifi ed as an experienced, registered yoga teacher (E-500 RYT) yoga mat, 8’ yoga strap, 2-3 blankets (Mexican blankets work well) by Yoga Alliance. Men more than welcome. Bring your own props. and 2 blocks. Instructor has props for sale. Discounted fees if taking REQUIRED and available for purchase from instructor: yoga mat, 2 two or more classes from Kathy per week. Drop-in fee $12. See drop- blocks, 8’ yoga strap and 2 very fi rm blankets (Mexican blankets are in policy on page 5. No class 9/2. preferred). Drop-in fee $12. See drop-in policy on page 5. Course Instructor: Kathlyn Edds unavailable for online registration. Discounted fee if taking two or Fee: Member $30/$25/Non-member $10 more Classes: 3 more Roth classes per week. 6/7 class in Cottonwood Room. No class CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 6/14, 6/18, 8/6, 8/9, 8/13, & 8/16. 27947 8/19-9/9 M 9-10:30AM LC-CTWD Instructor: Richard Roth 27948 9/16-30 M 9-10:30AM LC-CTWD Fee: Member 2 classes $18/$16, 3 classes $27/$24, 4 classes $36/$32/ Non-member $10 more Yoga to Restore and Relieve Tension/ CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION Stress 27900 (4) 5/3-24 F 9-10:30AM LC-OCOT This is a calming peaceful supported therapeutic yoga practice for 27901 (4) 5/7-28 TU 9-10:30AM LC-OCOT 27902 (3) 6/4-25 TU 9-10:30AM LC-OCOT everyone. It can be a compliment to any ongoing medical treatments or 27903 (3) 6/7-28 F 9-10:30AM LC-CTWD stand on its own. The practice is gentle, supported with physical props 27904 (4) 7/2-23 TU 9-10:30AM LC-OCOT and mental encouragement, creating a deeply eff ective practice that 27905 (4) 7/5-26 F 9-10:30AM LC-OCOT uses physical support and gravity to do the work for you. PROPS ARE A 27908 (3) 8/2-30 F 9-10:30AM LC-OCOT MUST FOR THIS PRACTICE: yoga mat, 8’ yoga strap, two plus blankets 27909 (2) 8/20-27 TU 9-10:30AM LC-OCOT (Mexican blankets work well), and for most a block and a bolster. 27910 (4) 9/3-24 TU 9-10:30AM LC-OCOT Instructor has props for sale or rent. Discounted fees if taking two or 27911 (4) 9/6-27 F 9-10:30AM LC-OCOT more classes per week from Kathy. Drop-in fee $12. See drop-in policy on page 5. Course unavailable for online registration. Hatha Yoga Saguaro for Back Care Instructor: Kathlyn Edds Beginners welcome. This is a slow paced class designed for folks with Fee: Member 3 classes $30/$25, 4 classes $40/$30/Non-member $10 more no yoga experience. Students take this class to deal with existing CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION back challenges and to avoid back problems in the future that can 27949 (4) 5/2-23 TH 11AM-12:30PM LC-JNPR arise from stiff ness, a lack of fl exibility, and mental stress frequently 27950 (3) 8/22-9/5 TH 11AM-12:30PM LC-JNPR associated with back problems. There will be a strong emphasis on 27951 (3) 9/12-26 TH 11AM-12:30PM LC-JNPR breathing techniques to relax both the body and the mind. Men are more than welcome. Richard Roth has twice done extended Step Intervals Plus - Intermediate studies of yoga in India, at Benares University with Doctor of yoga, Love step aerobics? Want to tone the upper and lower body? This is the Krishana Tripathi, and with 82 year old yoga master BNS Iyengar. An class for you. We will mix step aerobics with weight training segments Arizona certifi ed high school English teacher, and also certifi ed as an throughout the class. This class is packed with high energy FUN and will experienced, registered yoga teacher (E-500 RYT) by Yoga Alliance. burn lots of calories! We will work on our abdominals and enjoy a nice Bring your own props. REQUIRED and available for purchase from rewarding stretch at the end of class. Please bring a set of weights (based instructor: yoga mat, 8’ yoga strap, 2 blocks, 2 very fi rm blankets on your skill level), mat, towel and water. Drop-in fee $8. See drop-in (Mexican blankets are preferred). Drop-in fee $11. See drop-in policy policy on page 5. This is a 70 MINUTE CLASS! No class 5/27. on page 5. Course unavailable for online registration. Discounted Instructor: Robin Lowe fee if taking two or more Roth classes per week. No class 6/18, 8/6 & Fee: Member $48/Non-member $10 more Classes: 8 8/13. CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION Instructor: Richard Roth 27887 5/2-30 TH,M 8-9:10AM CV-REC Fee: Member 2 classes for $16/$14, 3 classes $24/$21, 4 classes $32/$28/Non-member $10 more CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 27952 (4) 5/7-28 TU 11AM-12PM LC-OCOT 27953 (3) 6/4-25 TU 11AM-12PM LC-OCOT 27954 (4) 7/2-23 TU 11AM-12PM LC-OCOT “Excellent instructor. Very 27955 (2) 8/20-27 TU 11AM-12PM LC-OCOT 27956 (4) 9/3-24 TU 11AM-12PM LC-OCOT patient and helpful.”

Register online at www.gvrec.org or call (520) 625-3440. Register early classes fi ll quickly! 7 ImprovZ Lapidary This class is for students who want more challenging dance moves and also work out at the same time. The hour will focus on one choreography with step-by-step instruction. At the end of Dichroic Jewelry each class the student will have completed a full dance. Featured Students will assemble 3 pieces of fusible glass and dichroic glass. dances will be Flamenco, Salsa, Swing, Tango and more. Prerequisite: These pieces may be used for pendants, earrings, etc. This class at least one year previous dance or Zumba experience. Drop-ins $12. will give a basic knowledge of glass fusion as well as dichroic glass See drop-in policy on page 5. CLASS MEETS EVERY OTHER WEEK. capabilities. No prior experience is necessary. No tools needed. This is Instructor: Terri James a two day (separated) class. The class includes cutting, design, fusing Fee: Member $20/Non-member $10 more Classes: 2 and fi nishing. The material charge of $30 which includes glass, bails, CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION etc. is to be paid at the fi rst class. 27970 5/11 & 5/25 SA 10:30-11:30AM LC-OCOT Instructor: Lapidary Club 27971 6/15 & 6/29 SA 10:30-11:30AM LC-OCOT Fee: Member $30/Non-member N/A Classes: 2 27972 7/13 & 7/27 SA 10:30-11:30AM LC-OCOT CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 27898 6/10, 6/12 M,W 10AM-12PM EC-STUDIO Zumba Gold 27899 7/15, 7/17 M,W 10AM-12PM EC-STUDIO This is a low to medium impact Latin dance aerobics class. The focus of this class is to tone, increase awareness of breathing during Metal Forming: Introduction movement and to improve endurance and coordination. The class This is a PREREQUISITE FOR ANY METAL FORMING CLASS taught by is also for those who want to incorporate weight bearing exercises the Lapidary Club. This introductory class includes safety, metals, into their fi tness routine. Move and dance to simple choreography tools and their care, and techniques used in metal forming/smithing. with fun, improvisational dance to salsa, merengue, mambo and Learn about disc cutting, dapping blocks, punches, mandrels, stamps, much more. No previous dance experience necessary, just the desire hammers and mallets, hydraulic press, corrugation, Acetylene/air to have fun. Terri James is certifi ed in Zumba® Gold and has over 25 torch and other tools used to form jewelry metals. Many examples years of dance training. Drop-in fee $10. See drop-in policy on page in copper, brass and silver, with some hands-on activity in brass and 5. Bring 1 to 1.5 lb. weights and water. Discounted fee if taking both copper. Material fee of $20 paid at class time. Mon. and Wed. classes concurrently. This class unavailable for online Instructor: Lapidary Club registration. No class 5/20. Fee: Member $15/Non-member N/A Classes: 1 Instructor: Terri James CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 27906 6/22 SA 1-4:30PM DH-LAP Fee: Member 2 classes $16/$14, 3 classes $24/$21, 4 classes $32/$28, 27907 8/3 SA 1-4:30PM DH-LAP 5 classes $40/$35/Non-member $10 more CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 27973(5) 5/1-29 W 9-10AM LC-OCOT Silversmithing 27974(3) 5/6-27 M 9-10AM LC-OCOT Learn how to work with silver and the basics of silver soldering. 27975(4) 6/3-24 M 9-10AM LC-OCOT Students will be introduced to the basic elements of Silversmithing: 27976(4) 6/5-26 W 9-10AM LC-OCOT torch control, choosing a solder, solder melting points and fi tting 27977(5) 7/1-29 M 9-10AM LC-OCOT a solder joint. You will learn the ten reasons why silversmiths have 27978(5) 7/3-31 W 9-10AM LC-OCOT trouble with soldering. The fi rst day prepares you for the second 27979(2) 8/19-26 M 9-10AM LC-OCOT 27980(2) 8/21-28 W 9-10AM LC-OCOT class, where you will learn the techniques of cutting, sawing and 27981(4) 9/4-25 W 9-10AM LC-OCOT fi nishing. You will complete a turquoise ring. All tools and materials 27982(4) 9/9-30 M 9-10AM LC-OCOT are furnished. Wear old clothes and closed-toe shoes and tie long hair back. The material fee of $75 MUST be paid at West Center Lapidary prior to the fi rst class. (Bring receipt to class). Language Arts and Writing Instructor: Lapidary Club Fee: Member $50/Non-member N/A Classes: 2 Spanish Conversations for Travelers (or CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 27917 6/26 & 6/27 W,TH 1-5PM EC-STUDIO would be travelers) 27918 7/10 & 7/11 W,TH 1-5PM EC-STUDIO This is a class for people who would like practical tips for conversation in Spanish-speaking countries. We will have fun talking about food, ways to get around town, discussions with taxi drivers, how to fi nd a hotel and how to answer the phone (in case you have to). Even if you do not intend to travel in the near future, you will have a great time conversing with your classmates. Beginners and intermediate “Wonderful class with lots of speakers both welcome. friendship and instruction!” Instructor: Zandra Pardi Fee: Member $45/Non-member $10 more Classes: 3 CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 27968 5/7-21 TU 9-11AM DH-RMA 27969 9/12-26 TH 9-11AM DH-RMA

8 Registration begins Monday, April 1 , 2013 Music Lessons Instant Guitar For Hopelessly Busy Adults Drum for Fun! Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar? In just a few hours Do you have a drum? Shakers? Bring something to tap on or shake. absolute beginners can learn enough about playing the guitar to give I will bring what I have to share and we’ll explore the language you years of musical enjoyment and you won’t have to take private of rhythm. We will share a playful conversation of patterns, learn lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords cooperative listening and have fun! Drop-in fee $12. See drop-in policy and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Bring on page 5. Call instructor Beth Jonquil at 318-9590 with questions your acoustic guitar. Required materials fee of $29 paid to instructor (instructor may be able to fi nd a drum for you to buy). No musical at class for workbook and DVD. Course fee discounted if taking same experience required. No class 7/4. day with another Coff man music class. This course unavailable for Instructor: Beth Jonquil online registration. Website: justonceclasses.com. Fee: Member 3 classes $30, 4 classes $40, 5 classes $50/Non-member Instructor: Craig Coff man $10 more Fee: Member $30/$25/Non-member $10 more Classes: 1 CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 28066(5) 5/2-30 TH 1-2:30PM MV-REC 28017 5/18 SA 3-5:30PM EC-AUD 28067(3) 7/11-25 TH 1-2:30PM MV-REC 28068(5) 8/1-29 TH 1-2:30PM MV-REC 28069(4) 9/5-26 TH 1-2:30PM MV-REC Painting & Drawing Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. While regular piano teachers teach Creative Doodling We all have doodled at one time or another … now let’s use these note reading, piano professionals use chords. If you can fi nd middle C designs for new health benefi ts. Called by many names, Yoga for the and know the meaning of Every Good Boy Does Fine, you already know Brain, Zentangle®, Tangled Patterns; they all refer to a wonderful new enough to enroll in this workshop. Total beginners can request a free technique used to relax, relieve stress, increase your joy and help you pamphlet by sending a SASE to Innovative Keyboard Instruction, 2841 feel young again. THIS IS NOT FOOLISH WORK! THIS IS SERIOUS PLAY!! S. Southwind Dr., Gilbert, AZ 85295. Required materials fee $29 for Please join us to learn a new technique that can be done anywhere, workbook and 60 minute practice CD paid to instructor at class. Course anytime, with any media. Material fee of $5 paid to instructor at fi rst fee discounted if taking same day with another Coff man music class. This class. YOU MUST BRING A BLACK PEN (size 05, 08, B or fi ne point gel course unavailable for online registration. Website: justonceclasses.com. pen.) No class 6/13. Instructor: Craig Coff man Instructor: Patricia Izzi, Holistic Health Practitioner Fee: Member $30/$25/Non-member $10 more Classes: 1 CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION Fee: Member $50/Non-member $10 more Classes: 3 28015 5/18 SA 8:30-11:30AM EC-AUD CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 28051 6/6-27 TH 2:30-4PM EC-LNGE How to Play Piano by Ear Learn one of music’s deepest mysteries: how to play songs without Creative Mandalas We all lead busy lives and many times fi nd ourselves over-stretched, relying on music. A very practical presentation of music theory that a bit on edge, and often out of balance. However, when we are doing includes predicting chord progressions, learning from recordings something we enjoy and “lose” ourselves in it, we begin to feel inner and transposing - all expressed in everyday language. This is an ideal peace. Coloring is a simple tool we can use to ‘get lost’ and it’s FUN!! follow-up to the “Instant Piano’” class and is open to anyone who has a Special Mandala designs will off er you the opportunity to meditate, basic understanding of chords on any instrument. Expand your musical feel centered, give you a new sense of creativity AND be great for horizons, and free yourself from sheet-music dependence. Required your brain’s health. Materials fee of $5 paid to instructor at fi rst class. materials fee of $29 for the How to Play Piano by Ear book and practice Supplies needed: Any coloring media (crayons, colored pencils, thin CD paid to instructor at class. Course fee discounted if taking same day tipped markers) and the willingness to play. No class 6/18. with another Coff man music class. This course unavailable for online Instructor: Patricia Izzi, Holistic Health Practitioner registration. Website: justonceclasses.com. Fee: Member $45/Non-member $10 more Classes: 3/4 Instructor: Craig Coff man CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION Fee: Member $30/$25/Non-member $10 more Classes: 1 28048(3) 6/4-25 TU 2:30-3:50PM EC-LNGE CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 28049(4) 7/9-30 TU 2:30-3:30PM EC-LNGE 28016 5/18 SA 12:15-2:45PM EC-AUD 28050(4) 8/6-27 TU 2:30-3:30PM EC-LNGE

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Register online at www.gvrec.org or call (520) 625-3440. Register early classes fi ll quickly! 9 Drawing Pet Portraits and Other Advanced Communication Skills Animals Socrates’ guiding rule was “Know Thyself.” Learn things about yourself In this fun course, basic drawing skills and techniques will be taught that you have never thought about! You will be more eff ective in your along with lots of personalized attention as you recreate your furry self-communication by creating a positive outlook, being motivated and feathered friends on paper. Bring good quality drawing paper, and achieving your goals. By knowing yourself you gain the ability to pencils, eraser and photos of your subject. Call instructor at 207-4622 also know others. Learn how to understand others so well that you will with questions. learn to speak their unique language, enabling you to listen to them Instructor: Susan Morris with a rare level of respect, taking the time to care and understand Fee: Member $80/Non-member $10 more Classes: 4 about them. Imagine how great life can be when you master these CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION skills! $10 material fee for workbook paid to instructor in class. 27894 5/9-30 TH 1-4PM EC-ART Instructor: David Lichty Fee: Member $60/Non-member $10 more Classes: 3 Perspective ...How to Draw the World CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 28011 8/27-9/10 TU 9-11AM LC-IRWD Do your drawings often look just a little bit “off ?” Do you need a diff erent perspective? Or is that the problem ... the perspective they have is wrong! Here’s a concentrated workshop on 1 point, 2 point, Communication for Couples 3 point perspective, aerial and atmospheric perspective. Work your Bring some Zing back! Over time we get into habits, some eff ective, way through each of these step by step, with a patient instructor in some less so. The same is true with our communication with our a friendly environment. Call instructor at 207-4622 with questions. partner and our family.This course will help you identify specifi c things SUPPLY LIST given at registration. that you would like to improve in your communication within your Instructor: Susan Morris relationship - and show you how to do so. Remember how it was when Fee: Member $55/Non-member $10 more Classes: 3 you fi rst got together? Imagine how great life can be when you clear CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION out the gunk and rekindle the essence of your relationship! Material 27895 5/7-21 TU 1-4PM EC-ART fee $10 for workbook paid to instructor at fi rst class. Fee is per person, discounted if registering with a partner. Course unavailable for online Watercolor Masterpieces registration. This is an intermediate level class that gives you an oppor- Instructor: David Lichty tunity to make a painting of your own design with lots of individual Fee: Member $60/$53/Non-member $10 more Classes: 3 CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION coaching - - helping you to create a truly individual masterpiece. 28012 9/17-10/1 TU 9-11AM LC-IRWD Composition and Design Elements will be taught along with Color Theory and a variety of techniques to help you be more success- ful. Bring watercolor supplies you already have and ideas, photos or Facebook Made Simple Your friends and family have been talking about Facebook for a few sketches to work with. Call instructor at 207-4622 with questions. years now. It’s new, diff erent and is a great way to keep in touch with Instructor: Susan Morris loved ones. See photos, read and send notes and more. Attend this Fee: Member $80/Non-member $10 more Classes: 4 CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION easy introduction to the world’s fastest growing communication 27892 5/9-30 TH 9AM-12PM EC-ART tool and fi nd out how easy and safe it really is to get started. Your 27893 6/4-25 TU 1-4PM EC-ART guides will patiently show you how easy it can be. BRING YOUR LAPTOP, power cord and extension cord. This is a hands-on course! $10 materials fee paid to instructor for access to online How-To Special Interest video clips CD. Instructor: David Lichty Can You Understand Me Now? Fee: Member $30/Non-member $10 more Classes: 1 Imagine the people you care about clearly understanding you, and you CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION understanding friends and family better than before. How much better 28014 8/21 W 9-11:30AM LC-IRWD would life be? In this course you will learn about and practice the details of human rapport skills. Past participants report enhanced relationships and a better understanding of how to prevent past misunderstandings. We are always communicating 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 optimum communication. We then will apply what we’ve learned in exercises designed to practice specifi c communication skills. You will be amazed at the diff erence! $10 paid to “Learned more in this class instructor for book used during class. Instructor: David Lichty than any other. Instructor Fee: Member $60/Non-member $10 more Classes: 3 CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION makes it fun!” 28010 8/6-20 TU 9-11AM EC-LNGE

10 Registration begins Monday, April 1 , 2013 Save Money Now Arizona’s Amphibians (Without Living Like a Hermit) Most people do not often associate the desert with amphibians. After all, these animals require an ample supply of water to survive. Yet Arizona is Do you realize there are LOTS of ways to save money without having to surprisingly rich in amphibians, many of which take advantage of summer radically change your lifestyle? You can save thousands of dollars a year by rains for an opportunity to breed. This class explores the salamanders, making simple changes and keep more of the money you earn for things frogs, and toads of Arizona. We will investigate the classifi cation, you really enjoy. Being thrifty does not have to be a burdensome chore. It identifi cation, vocalizations and biology of these remarkable animals. Join can be a lot more like digging for buried treasure. Come and discover some us for a fun look at our amphibian neighbors! the creative money saving ideas that are really helping people out in these Instructor: Jeff Babson tough economic times. We will also discuss some ways you can easily earn Fee: Member $19/Non-member $10 more Classes: 1 extra money by using the skills you already have. CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION Instructor: Craig Coff man 28004 7/15 M 10AM-12PM LC-IRWD Fee: Member $19/Non-member $10 more Classes: 1 CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 28022 5/17 F 6:30-7:30PM EC-LNGE Arizona’s Mammals Did you know that Arizona is one of the richest states in terms of the Caring for your Desert Landscaping number of mammal species? Or, that there are four diff erent types of skunks in Arizona? This class will explore the diversity of our furred Week 1: What to plant and why. Week 2: Pruning and planting. Week 3: cousins in the state. Since most mammals are nocturnal, this class off ers Insects, pests, disease and weed control. Week 4: Irrigation and fertilizing. a nice opportunity to see what many of our mammals look like. So join $8 fee for handouts paid to instructor at class. Instructor is a Landscape us as we investigate the rodents, carnivores, hoofed mammals, bats and Architect, Certifi ed Arborist and has accumulated 25 years of gardening all of the other furry inhabitants of Arizona. experience in the Green Valley area. Instructor: Jeff Babson Instructor: Linda Strader Fee: Member $19/Non-member $10 more Classes: 1 Fee: Member $50/Non-member $10 more Classes: 4 CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 28006 8/12 M 10AM-12PM EC-LNGE 27962 5/7-28 TU 9-10:30AM CR-AMADO 27963 6/4-25 TU 9-10:30AM LC-ACAC 27964 7/10-31 W 9-10:30AM CR-AMADO Bats, Bats, Bats 27965 8/6-27 TU 9-10:30AM CR-AMADO Bats are a much-maligned, much-misunderstood group of mammals. 27966 9/4-25 W 9-10:30AM CR-AMADO In reality, bats are fascinating, diverse and highly benefi cial. This class will explore the diversity, importance and ecology of these amazing Amazing Arachnids animals. We will also dispel many of the misconceptions that humans Arachnids are the eight-legged creatures that include spiders, have about bats. We will pay particular attention to bat species found in scorpions, daddy-long-legs and many other animals. Did you know Arizona. that arachnids are the second most diverse group of land-dwelling Instructor: Jeff Babson invertebrates, only behind the insects? Unfortunately, many people Fee: Member $19/Non-member $10 more Classes: 1 fear these remarkable animals.This class will introduce students to CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION these fascinating animals. We will also try to dispel people’s fears and 28003 6/26 W 10AM-12PM LC-IRWD misperceptions about them. So join us for a fun, interesting look at our arachnid neighbors. Bounteous Beetles Instructor: Jeff Babson Beetles are the largest single group of animals on the planet. They Fee: Member $19/Non-member $10 more Classes: 1 are also full of contradictions. Beetles can be both pests and highly CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION benefi cial predators of pests. They can be brightly colored or fairly 28007 8/19 M 10AM-12PM LC-IRWD dull. They range in size from that of the head of a pin to half a foot. “Bounteous Beetles” will introduce students to the amazing diversity Aquatic Insects of beetles, focusing on species found in southern Arizona. I will be Arizona’s streams, ponds, rivers and lakes contain an amazing bringing in some live specimens as part of the class. diversity of aquatic life. Our waterways are loaded with invertebrates, Instructor: Jeff Babson especially insects. In this class we investigate this diversity, which Fee: Member $19/Non-member $10 more Classes: 1 includes mayfl ies, dragonfl ies, beetles, backswimmers, water boatmen, CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 28008 9/9 M 10AM-12PM LC-IRWD water scorpions and giant water bugs to name a few. Join us for a look at the hidden aquatic diversity that exists in the desert. Many of these insects may even be in your fountain or backyard pond! Instructor: Jeff Babson Fee: Member $19/Non-member $10 more Classes: 1 CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 27999 5/6 M 10AM-12PM LC-IRWD

Register online at www.gvrec.org or call (520) 625-3440. Register early classes fi ll quickly! 11 The Dazzling World of Caterpillars Fishes of Arizona: Natives and Invaders Every butterfl y and moth that you see fl ying in your garden or The desert Southwest harbors a surprising number of native attracted to your porch light was once a caterpillar. That is a lot of fi shes. Many of these species have declined precipitously in the wake of caterpillars! In this class, we will explore the many colors, shapes, food habitat destruction and alteration and competition with exotic species. plants and ecologies of caterpillars. We will also see what butterfl y or In this class we introduce the natives, such as topminnows, chubs, dace moth some of the featured caterpillars will become following their and others. We will also learn about the non-natives, such as bass, remarkable metamorphosis. sunfi sh and catfi sh, many of which were introduced for sport fi shing. Instructor: Jeff Babson Join us for a look at the unexpected world of Arizona’s fi shes. Fee: Member $19/Non-member $10 more Classes: 1 Instructor: Jeff Babson CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION Fee: Member $19/Non-member $10 more Classes: 1 28009 9/18 W 10AM-12PM LC-IRWD CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 28001 6/17 M 10AM-12PM LC-IRWD In the Shadow of Fuji: Hummingbirds: Flying Jewels A Naturalist in Nippon Hummingbirds are incredible birds. With their glittering colors, Naturalist, Wildlife Biologist and Ethnobotanist Vincent Pinto will be unparalleled fl ying ability and interesting behaviors, hummingbirds are your guide in this amazing Wild Journey from Arizona to Japan! Join one of the main attractions for birders to Southern Arizona. In this class, us to learn how despite the fact that Japan is densely populated, it you will learn how to identify hummingbirds and basic aspects of their still harbors world-class Nature Preserves with a unique diversity of biology. Do you want to attract these wonderful birds to your yard? You will plants and animals. Traveling from Mount Fuji to Nikko National Park fi nd out how to create your own backyard hummingbird garden! and to Kyoto, discover the best of Nature that the land of the Rising Instructor: Jeff Babson Sun has to off er. Fee: Member $19/Non-member $10 more Classes: 1 Instructor: Vincent Pinto CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 28000 5/15 W 10AM-12PM LC-IRWD Fee: Member $15/Non-member $10 more Classes: 1 CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 28056 6/6 TH 10-11:30AM LC-IRWD Marvelous Moths As a group, moths comprise one of the most successful groups of insects, yet they are also one of the least appreciated. There are far An Australian Adventure: more moths than butterfl ies. Many moths rival butterfl ies in their The Wet Tropics of Queensland brilliant colors. Some of them are active during the day, like butterfl ies. Naturalist, Wildlife Biologist and Ethnobotanist Vincent Pinto will be Moths are important pollinators of many desert plants. In this class, we your guide in this Wild Journey from Arizona to Australia! Join us to explore the moths - their classifi cation, identifi cation and biology. Join learn why Australia represents an amazing on-going evolutionary us for a view into the fantastic night-shift world of moths. experiment. Long isolated from the rest of the world, it harbors Instructor: Jeff Babson tropical forests reminiscent of those found on Gondwanaland 65 Fee: Member $19/Non-member $10 more Classes: 1 millions years ago! In this amazing lecture you’ll meet some of the CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION unique plants and animals that call the wet tropics of Queensland 28005 7/26 F 10AM-12PM LC-IRWD their home. Instructor: Vincent Pinto Owls: Rulers of the Night Skies Fee: Member $19/Non-member $10 more Classes: 1 Owls have captivated the imagination of mankind for centuries, CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION symbolizing everything from evil and death to wisdom and protection. 28055 5/9 TH 10AM-12PM LC-IRWD In this class we dive into the classifi cation, biology and conservation of these nocturnal birds. Can’t tell a Whiskered Screech Owl from a Western Screech Owl? We also learn the identifi cation of owls by sight and sound. Instructor: Jeff Babson Fee: Member $19/Non-member $10 more Classes: 1 CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 28002 6/12 W 10AM-12PM LC-IRWD

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12 Registration begins Monday, April 1 , 2013 Thorns, Stingers, and Fangs - Welcome to Kitt Peak National Observatory Night- Arizona! time Tour Black widows, poison ivy, rattlesnakes, cacti that “jump” at you, Travel to Kitt Peak National Observatory, located at 7,000’ in the centipedes, kissing bugs, Africanized bees, ants, Gila monsters, Quinlan Mountains, for this very special evening. We begin with a scorpions and more - welcome to the southwest! How in the stop at their Visitor Center where we will examine the exhibits that world can we enjoy the wilds with these daunting species as describe this national observatory and other interesting topics. We neighbors? Using a combination of slide show, live creatures and enjoy a light meal and then an introduction to astronomy and the preserved specimens, Wildlife Biologist Vincent Pinto will help night sky will be given by a docent. Next, we learn how to identify you learn the diff erences between truly dangerous animals and stars and the constellations. Once outdoors we will explore the night plants versus those that we unjustly fear. Further, we’ll delve deeply skies and view them with high-powered binoculars. We then enter into the identifi cation, natural history and fi rst aid involved with one of the domes to view through a telescope and observe the each fascinating species covered. Not only will you increase your heavens in all of its grandeur. Come along and discover your universe. knowledge and safety with each species, you may also discover that Good walking shoes (closed toe), pants (not shorts) and a jacket are you’ve made a few unconventional friends along the way - just give highly recommended. (In case of inclement weather we reserve the them a wide berth at times! right to insert an alternate astronomy program presented by Kitt Instructor: Vincent Pinto Peak). Fee includes transportation, services of a tour director, tour fee Fee: Member $19/Non-member $10 more Classes: 1 at Kitt Peak, box dinner, bus refreshments and driver tip. Bus departs CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION from Desert Hills upper parking lot. Deadline to purchase tickets 28057 9/11 W 10AM-12PM LC-IRWD 5/29/13. No refunds after 5/29/13. Fees: Member $107, Guest $112 CR# DATE DAY TIME LOCATION Trips & Tours 28081 6/7 F 4:15-11:30PM DH-PARK

Mount Lemmon Tour Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs Today we journey to a summit within the Santa Catalina Mountains at Chase Field to visit Summerhaven and Ski Valley. We take you to an elevation of Join us for a ball game and cheer on the Diamondbacks. We have 9,000’ where temperatures are at least 25 degrees cooler than the reserved seats for this afternoon game at the Chase Ballpark in valley below! The ribbon of road from the base to the top takes you downtown Phoenix. This state-of-the-art stadium, which is enclosed from the Sonoran Desert to the Aspen-covered peaks as you pass and air-conditioned, is home to the major league baseball team, massive rock formations and overlooks that will take your breath the Arizona Diamondbacks. Come root for the home team, grab a away. A delicious lunch at the Sawmill Run Restaurant is on our hot dog, check out the ballpark and have a great time! With great agenda as is time to stroll the tiny community of Summerhaven. Also players on both rosters and Diamondback players Paul Goldschmidt, enjoy a peaceful ride on the ski lift as it shuttles you to the summit Ian Kennedy and Gerardo Parra who knows what will be in store for of the mountain past the quivering aspens and tall green pines. this season? A game against the Chicago Cubs always proves to be We guarantee you will need a sweater for this “cool” ride. Join us for exciting. No parking hassles - just a good old-fashioned evening. Fee this wonderful day trip to discover cooler temperatures and fresh includes: transportation, services of a tour director, game ticket (seats mountain air! Fee includes transportation, services of a tour director, located on the lower level, baseline - section 111), bus refreshments ski lift ticket, lunch (tax and tip), bus refreshments and driver tip. Bus and driver tip. Bus departs from Desert Hills upper parking lot. Return departs from Desert Hills upper parking lot. Deadline to purchase time is approximate. Deadline to purchase tickets 7/9/13. No refunds tickets 5/9/13. No refunds after 5/9/13. after 7/9/13. Fees: Member $102, Guest $107 Fees: Member $93, Guest $98 CR# DATE DAY TIME LOCATION CR# DATE DAY TIME LOCATION 27886 5/17 F 8:30AM-5PM DH-PARK 28082 7/24 W 3PM-12AM DH-PARK

Refund Policy for Tours Due to the necessity of the tour company to arrange ahead of time and pre-pay for bus accommodations, admission tickets VS and meals, no refunds will be issued after the date stated on the reservation confi rmation.

Register online at www.gvrec.org or call (520) 625-3440. Register early classes fi ll quickly! 13 Summer Saturday Evening at the Desert GVR Volunteers Museum and White Stallion Ranch Trip If the Summer doldrums have you experiencing cabin fever, why not plan to join us for this night time outing? Come along and enjoy a Volunteer Summer Staycation Movie “Jaws” unique dinner at the White Stallion Guest Ranch. We partake in their August 6, 2 pm, West Social Center “Indian Oven” meal. Delicious beef is roasted all day long in a traditional wood fi red oven and served to us in their dining room buff et style. After Green Valley Recreation volunteers are invited to this early supper we head over the mountains to the Arizona Sonora enjoy this year’s “Staycation” movie Jaws on Tuesday, Desert Museum to discover live animals, celestial wonders, fl uorescent August 6, at 2 pm at the West Social Center. minerals, night pollinators, animal eye shine and night sounds. Some This summer blockbuster movie, starring Roy of the animals are sleeping but others are especially active after dark. Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfus, features Come along and discover this unique spot that comes alive after the a giant man-eating great white shark attacking sun sets. Fee includes transportation, services of a tour director, dinner beachgoers on Amity Island. The local police chief (tax and tip), admission to the Desert Museum, bus refreshments and hunts it down with the help of a marine biologist and a professional driver tip. Bus departs from Desert Hills upper parking lot. Deadline to shark hunter. purchase tickets 8/1/13. No refunds after 8/1/13. Volunteers also will be treated to free popcorn, pizza, a selection of Fees: Member $92, Guest $97 beverages and other goodies. There also will be prizes and other CR# DATE DAY TIME LOCATION 28083 8/10 S 4:15-10:15PM DH-PARK surprises. Volunteers must register at any open social center or by contacting the Volunteer Coordinator, Maureen McCarthy, at 625-3440 Historic Downtown Tucson Tour x7224 or at [email protected]. Please reference CR # 26110. Jaws is rated PG13 and runs 124 minutes. Today we explore the cultural and architectural heritage of Downtown Tucson. Modern-day Tucson encompasses an area that represented the entire city before 1900. This tour will help you discover the settlers of Tucson: the Native peoples, the Spanish, the pioneers and the business core. We begin our tour with a drive up “A” Mountain. This spot sets Fight Summer Boredom – Become the scene for our day of exploring. We then meet a docent who will take us on a walking tour of a block of historic properties which are a GVR Volunteer! located on what was once the Presidio of San Augustin del Tucson, established in 1775 by Lt. Col. Hugo O’Conor. They share the history of Looking for a way to make new friends and fi ve restored homes built between the mid-1850s to 1907. A delicious have some fun this summer? Why not become lunch is planned at El Charro Restaurant. We then take you to tour the a GVR volunteer? With our new fl ex program, Fox Theatre which was originally built in 1930 as a vaudeville and silent- you may swim and/or work out while on duty movie house. We know you will enjoy discovering its recently restored – just so long as you keep an eye on the place “Southwest Art Deco” architecture. Next we take in the downtown while you are there! Throughout the year, GVR location of the Arizona Historical Society Museum displaying exhibits hosts many events to show appreciation for our volunteers – we have of early Tucson businesses and homes. Of particular interest is the area lunches and movies and give away prizes! devoted to the gangster John Dillinger and his Tucson connection! We then enjoy a brief stroll by the St Augustine Cathedral, built in 1868 In order to get started, please complete a New Volunteer Interest and then down Scott Ave. to explore the recent surge of renewal that form available at all GVR centers or contact the Volunteer Supervisor, the area is experiencing. Come along and discover the rich history Maureen McCarthy, at 625-3440 x7224 or [email protected]. of downtown Tucson with us. Note: To properly enjoy this tour you must be able to walk short blocks – a few at a time. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring along a hat. Fee includes transportation, services of a tour director, admissions to all attractions, lunch (tax and tip), driver tip and bus refreshments. Bus departs from Desert Hills upper parking lot. Deadline to purchase tickets 9/19/13. No refunds Find A Mistake? after 9/19/13. Fees: Member $92, Guest $97 It is our policy to CR# DATE DAY TIME LOCATION include something for 28085 9/26 TH 9AM-5PM DH-PARK everyone. Since some people like to fi nd errors, we regularly “Great class. Anxious for the include a few in our publications to meet next session!” this need.

14 Registration begins Monday, April 1 , 2013 Register online at www.gvrec.org or call (520) 625-3440. Register early classes fi ll quickly! 15 16 Registration begins Monday, April 1 , 2013 Non-Member Registration Policy

Welcome to Green Valley Recreation. We hope you enjoy your learning experience with us. Please remember, our goal is to offer leisure, social and educational classes that will expand your knowledge and talent to levels higher than you ever thought possible! We offer knowledgeable, friendly staff and instructors, state-of-the-art equipment and classrooms to make your learning experience most enjoyable. • Registration must be completed in person at a major Social Center Offi ce (see page 2 for offi ce hours and locations) on a special Non-member registration form. • Registration opens two weeks prior to the start date of Looking for a Unique Gift? the course. Please note that not all courses are avail- able to non-members and many courses fi ll quickly. Shop at the GVR Store for unique gifts! • The course fee is $10 higher for non-GVR members. Right now spend $15 or more and get • Non-members will receive a “Class Pass” upon reg- a “free” pair of fl ip fl ops (while supplies istration and must acknowledge, in writing, that they last). So stop in now and shop our new will adhere to GVR policies and procedures while merchandise. Don’t know what to buy? attending courses. Gift Certifi cates are available for purchase • Pre-registration is required (no drop-ins). at any major social center offi ce. Dream! Discover! Play! Class Withdrawal and Refund Procedures

• Classes may be cancelled by GVR due to lack of Fitness Room Hours enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If Sunday - Saturday 5:30AM - 9:00PM a class you are enrolled in is cancelled, you will be notifi ed and be given the opportunity to change Pool and Spa Hours to another class, or receive a full refund. Online convenience fees will also be refunded. Summer • Refunds will be issued if registration is cancelled by March 11 - October 31 member fi ve (5) business days prior to the class start 5:30AM - 9:00PM date. Online convenience fees will not be refunded. Winter Withdrawals four (4) or less business days prior to November 1 - March 10 the class start date will receive a refund, minus a $5 7:00AM - 7:00PM withdrawal fee for each class. Refunds will not be offered the day the class starts. Children’s Hours • If you paid by cash or check, you will receive a refund (all pools except West Center) check in the mail. If you paid with a credit card, the 11:00AM - 1:00PM 4:00PM - 6:00PM refund will be credited back to your card. • Please allow fi fteen (15) business days for your refund West Center Family Swim to be processed. Weekends from opening to closing Summer Noon - 9:00pm, M-F Winter Noon - 7pm, M-F

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MAY classes this fall! 8 W Movie The Odd Life of Timothy Green The 2013 Fall Course Catalog will be 9 Th Concert Carolyn Martin available Tuesday, September 3, 2013. 15 W Special Event Ice Cream Social Registration begins Monday, September 9, Sonoran Dogs 2013 for classes October - December 2013. 22 W Movie Hope Springs Classes fill quickly! Register early! Visit our 31 F Movie Skyfall website at www.gvrec.org to register online. If JUNE you would like a catalog mailed to you please 5 W Movie Won’t Back Down submit a 9” x 12” self-addressed stamped 12 W Special Event Ice Cream Social envelope (5 first class stamps required), in Strolling Valley Players person at any GVR office or by mail to: Green 14 F Movie Les Miserables 20 Th Concert Jazz Con Alma Valley Recreation, Inc. Attn: Class Catalog, 21 F Movie Parental Guidance P.O. Box 586, Green Valley, AZ 85622. Please remember to write on the bottom left hand JULY corner of the envelope which session catalog 2 T Concert The 108th Army Band you want mailed (2013 Fall or 2014 Winter). AUGUST Separate envelopes are required for each catalog. 7 W Movie Hitchcock 13 T Concert Pat Roberts and the Heymakers 16 F Movie Cloud Atlas 21 W Special Event Ice Cream Social Performance Season The Stardusters 30 F Movie Hyde Park on Hudson Information

GVR Live! 2013 Summer Concert Season Brochure available on Monday, April 1, Check Keeping Current for times and locations. 2013. The deadline to purchase summer season tickets is Friday, May 3, 2013. The 2013 Summer Concert Season Brochures are available at all GVR offices. If you would like a brochure mailed to you, please call (520) 625-3440 x 7208.

GVR Live! 2013-2014 Performance Series Brochure will be available on Monday, July 15, 2013. Please visit your nearest Social Center Office or call (520) 625-3440 x 7208 to sign up to receive a brochure in the mail.

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