WINTER PROGRAMS
2011/2012
Registration/Info:
Gabriola Recreation Society office, Elementary School; access via south door of GES only
Pre-register:
250-247-2014; gabrec@telus.net. Details: www.gabriolarecreation.org; plus info.on
financial aid, special events, instructor bios. Programs at
GRS office, unless noted otherwise.
*Indicates
new programs*
*CREATIVE KIDS CLUB* (Ages 6 12) Holiday version: Dec. 19, 20, 21: 10 a.m. 12; $14/day; $35/3
days; includes materials. Join Hayden Harvey for craft and gift making with a
holiday theme! Pre-register
by Dec. 16.
NUTCRACKER DAY (Ages 5 10): Dec. 22: 11 a.m 2; Commons; $18. Holiday fun as the kids join Miss
Mara, Clara and her Prince for some boogie time, a little popcorn & the
classic Nutcracker movie. Pre-register by Dec. 20.
ICE HOCKEY: Recreational games for teens &
adults. Need to bring your own gear! Costs: $15/$20. Nanaimo
Ice Centre Rink #2: Thurs. Dec. 22: 8 9:15 p.m; Mon. Jan. 2: 7:30 9:00 p.m. Please pre-register: 247-2008
ADULTS Winter 2012
BOATING
CLASSES taught by the Gabriola Power and Sail Squadron. Details: www.powersquadron.gabriola.org.
THE
BOATING COURSE: Wednesdays, Jan. 4 Apr. 7; 7 9 p.m; $225, plus $20 for PCOC exam/card. Entry
level, course for safe operation of pleasure craft. Learn about boat
handling, lines/anchoring, charts/piloting, compass use, navigation aids,
equipment, boating laws, rules of the road, manners/customs. Home
study of 3 hours/week.
*PRACTICAL
BOATER*: Tuesdays, March 6/13/20; 7 9 p.m;
$25. A refresher course for boaters, including boat handling,
planning a trip & recording the plan, tides & currents, radio use,
weather forecasts, first aid, safety at sea.
*VHF
& DSC RADIO COURSE*: Tuesdays, January 10/17/24; 7:00 9:00
p.m; $85. Learn marine radio operation, frequencies,
phonetic alphabet, procedural words/phrases, digital selective calling, distress/safety systems.
*GUITAR for Beginners*: Mon.
Jan. 9 Feb. 29, 7 8 p.m; $96. Group lessons with
Aaron Cadwaladr who has been a teacher & working musician for 20 years, including
as a member of Dinah D.s Contraband Swingclub. Learn
guitar parts, tuning, music notation, tabulature,
basic chords, strumming techniques. Bring acoustic or classical guitar.
BADMINTON (Ages 14+): Tuesdays, Jan. 10 Mar. 13; 7 8:30 p.m.,
Community Hall; $48 session; drop-in $6
Instructor
Dave Wong is a longtime competitor, coach and
tournament organizer, plus the father of 2 national level players. A program
for beginner and intermediate players to help develop strokes, learn strategy,
practice games.
*BALLET*:
Wed. Jan. 11 Mar. 14 (cancel Feb. 29) 6:15 7:45 p.m; GES Gym; $125 (9 weeks). Explore the art of dance with
stretching, floor warm-ups, barre/centre work
emphasizing technique, strength, flexibility, musicality
PILATES: Thursdays, Jan. 5 Mar. 15 (cancel Feb.
23/Mar.1) 3:15 4:15 p.m; GES Gym; $110/session; drop-in
$12. Mat based exercises with Mara Brenner to strengthen your core, improve
posture, breathing, flexibility, fitness. Joseph Pilates: in 10 sessions
youll feel different, in 20 sessions youll look different, in
30 youll have a new body.
FITNESS
classes with Lesley Standerwick;
Wednesdays, January 18 February 22; GRS office *time changes*
Lesley has a degree in Kinesiology, ACE
fitness certification, and years of experience as a personal trainer.
ESSENTIALS: *1:35 2:30 p.m*;
$55/session; drop-in $10. Non-cardio class to strengthen
abdominals & muscles of the hip and spine to create a strong core. Ideal for those with back weakness/injury. Suitable for all fitness levels.
POWER HALF HOUR: *1 1:30 p.m*
$27.50/session; drop-in $6. An invigorating workout to
energize you for the afternoon. No music or dancey
moves, but lots of cardio so come ready to work hard!
*BEGINNER ESSENTIALS*: Mondays, 3:30
4:30 pm; starts Jan.
16; $55; drop-in $10. The place to start! Gentle, overall
strengthening for those new to a fitness regime, returning to regular exercise,
or with specific health issues.
ALL AGES
*A WALK IN THE PARK*: Saturday, January 14, 2 p.m. Meet at the
end of Fisher Road. Join us to explore some of the main trails in the 707 park.
All ages and well behaved dogs on leashes welcome.
Dress for the weather!
KARATE
(Ages 6 106) Mon.
5:00 6:30 pm; GES Gym; re-starts Jan. 9. $20 mo/drop-in
$7.50. Nationally accredited Shotokan program led by teacher John
McCormick. Work on various belt levels as you gain focus, balance, strength.
TEENS
*TEEN ESSENTIALS* Mondays, Jan. 16 Feb. 20; 4:45 5:30 p.m;
$42/session; drop-in $9. Core work and power exercises to enhance strength, flexibility
and endurance. Come prepared to get sweaty and have a great workout!
*GUITAR for Beginners*: Mondays, Jan. 9 Feb. 29; 6 7 p.m; $96. Join your friends and learn how to play the
guitar together in these fun, relaxed group lessons with Aaron Cadwaladr. Please
bring acoustic or classical guitar.
TEEN BALLET: Wed. Jan. 11 Mar. 15 (cancel Feb. 29)
4:45 6:15 pm; GES Gym; $125. Time at barre/centre
with focus on alignment, body awareness, technique. Explore lyrical dance,
creative choreography & performance skills.
KIDS
BALLET with Miss Mara; Jan. 6 Mar. 16 (cancel
Feb. 24, 28, 29, Mar. 2); Mar. 27 June 8; GES Gym
Mara
Brenner is trained in Danish Ballet technique, choreography, performance and
theatre; costume fees extra.
GRADES 2 3: Tues. 3 4:15; starts Jan. 10. Barre/centre
work; for dancers with some experience. $115/$126
GRADES 1 2: Wed. 3:15 4:30; starts Jan. 11. Focus
on exploring technique, artistry, choreography. $115/$126
KINDER BALLET: Fri. 1:45 2:45; starts Jan.6; GRS
office. Learn dance techniques with emphasis on fun! $90/$100
*YOUTH BAND* (Ages 9 13): Tues/every 3rd
Thurs: 3 4 p.m; Jan. 10 Mar. 15; Mar. 27 May
31; $110/session
Details at GRS; cost of instrument rental, music books,
reeds extra. Learn
to play in a band making music as a group
&
finish up with a concert! Tom Lee Music at 1st day
for rentals, etc. Let us know in advance if you have an instrument.
*GUITAR for Beginners* (Ages 8 13): Wed. Jan. 11 Feb. 29; 3
4 p.m; $96. Learn to play guitar its easy! Fun group
lessons with teacher & Kerplunks member Aaron Cadwaladr. Please bring acoustic or classical guitar.
MELODYMAKERS (Ages 3 5): Wed. Jan. 11 Feb. 29,
10:30 11:30 a.m; Community Hall; $64/Drop-in $10
Join Tina Jones & Dinah D. from the Kerplunks for a merry session of songs, stories, learning
about different instruments, musical crafts and quite simply, a ton of fun!
Caregivers invited to join in the music making.
*GAMES DAY* (Ages 6 - 9): Mondays, January 23
March 12 (cancel Feb. 20), GES Gym (tbc); 3:30 4:30
p.m; $35/session. All kinds of fun
with games sporting games, brain games, party games; game ideas to use at
home.
COMMUNITY
PROGRAMS
volunteer based; fees, drop-in rates
vary. If you are interested, just go...
At
the School: (Ages 14+) GES Gym; 6:30
8:30 p.m; re-starting as of Jan. 3 (cancelled
during school closures)
Monday:
Volleyball; Thursday: Badminton; drop-ins: $2 - $5 depending
on turnout; Karate (Ages 6+) Mon. 5
p.m.
At
the Community Hall: Tai Chi: Mon. 9:45 am; Womens Badminton: Mon. 2 4/Thurs. 7 9 pm.
Spinners & Weavers: 1st Mon. of month, 10 am; Kyokushin Karate: Tues/Thurs. 5 7 p.m.(ph. 668-3539)
At
the Agi.
Hall: Tai Chi: Mon/Wed.; 247-9901 for schedule/fees; Garden Club: 1st Thurs, 7
pm; $10/yr; $2 drop-in
Ball Hockey: Sun. 2 p.m/Thurs.
6 p.m; Huxley Park, lacrosse box (behind tennis
courts). Bring your
own gear.
Pickleball:
Winter: Community Hall:
Sundays, 7 9 p.m; drop-in $4. Bring your own
racquet.
Soccer: Winter: Sundays, 3 p.m.; School Field,
weather permitting. Subject to field closures in heavy rain or snow
Walking Group: Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Group meets at a
different location each week. Info. at
247-9774
Womens Run Club: Thurs. 10 a.m;
meet at South Rd. firehall. All levels trail run,
out & back. Info. at
247-7674
COMMUNITY GROUPS
Arts Council 247-7409; Brownies
247-8125; 4-H Club 247-9202; Gabriola Players 247-9109; Island Singers
247-8847; Lands/Trails Trust www.galtt.ca. Palette
People 247-8043; Poetry Gabriola 247-7604; Power/Sail Squadron 247-8491; Quilters
247-8043; Radio Soc. 247-9891; Soccer Assn. 247-9930; Spinners & Weavers 247-8020; VENUES: Agi Hall 247-7580; Commons
247-9977; Comm. Hall 247-9905; Gathering Place 247-8020; Hope Centre 247-8730; Museum
247-9987; PHC/Food depot 247-7311; Rollo Seniors Centre 247-9638; WI Hall 247-8797
MORE REC
Access
Diving 247-7535; Camping: Descanso Bay 247-8255/Pages Marina & Resort
247-8931; Dance & Pilates: Mara 247-8538; Golf & Country Club 247-8822;
Gym at Twin Beaches 247-8070; Kayaking: Silva Bay Kayaks 247-8939/Jims
Kayaking 247-8335; Paddleboarding: Claire 802-6456;
Personal Trainer/Fitness: Lesley 619-9341;
Pilates: Liz 247-9170; Rose
Crystal Studio 247-9964; Silva Bay Yacht Club 714-8072; Wanna
Dance: Gwen 247-9756; Yoga: N. End yurt, Flo 247-8071/S. end: Michelle
247-9101; Strand: Carolyn 247-7689; Island of Peace 325-7221
