WINTER PROGRAMS 2010

Please Pre-Register at office: Rollo McClay Park; 250-247-2014; gabrec@telus.net

 

KIDS’ STUFF

DANCE & THEATRE CLASSES with Miss Mara; Jan. 5 – Feb. 19; Apr. 6 – June 11

All classes will be involved in a winter festival performance, Feb. 20 at The Haven

 

CREATIVE BALLET (Ages 6 – 8): Tues. Jan. 5 – Feb. 16, 3 – 4:30; GES Gym; $92

 

KINDERDANCE (Ages 4/5): Fri. Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 11:30 – 1; Commons; $92

 

CREATIVE BALLET (Ages 9 – 13) Wed. Jan. 6 – Feb. 17, 3 – 4:30; GES Gym; $92

*new students welcome* Focus on technique, time at barre & centre, creative choreography, lyrical dance & storytelling; includes journal component.

 

MUSICAL THEATRE (Ages 9 – 13) – cancelled

 

. GYMNASTICS with NCCP level 2 coach Mia Goodall; Sun. Jan. 24 – Apr. 4; Comm. Hall; Ages 3/4: 10 – 11 a.m; Ages 2/3: 11 – 12 p.m; Ages 5/6: 12:15 – 1:15 p.m; $82

 

CRAFTY KIDS (Ages 2 – 5): Mon. 10 – 11 a.m; Jan. 25 – Mar. 1; Rollo McClay Park;

$36. Get creative, get messy with Hayden Harvey & friends; parents welcome.    

 

ADULTS & TEENS

 

POWER HOUR: Mon. & Wed, Jan. 11 – Mar. 3; 8:30 – 9:30 a.m; C.H; drop-in $6

Upbeat fitness class with instructor Kathryn Sobko to improve cardio & muscle strength

 

SENIORS FITNESS: Mon. 10 – 11 am; Jan. 11 – Feb. 8; Commons; $25; $6 drop-in.  Gentle exercises for better mobility, flexibility & strength with Lesley Standerwick.

 

LEARN to KNIT: Wed. Jan. 27 – Mar. 3, 1:30 – 3 p.m.; W.I. Hall. Learn how to knit,

purl, cast on & off, rib, join yarns, finishing with Leni Balaban. $54; plus $5 knitting kit.

 

BEEKEEPING: Wed. Feb. 17 – Mar. 31 (cancel Mar. 10); 6:30 – 9:30 p.m; Commons

Join long time beekeeper & B.C. apiary inspector Brenda Jager to learn all you need to know for setting up & maintaining your own hive; includes field trip; $150.

 

BELLYDANCING: Tues. Mar. 2 – Apr. 6, 6:30 – 8 p.m, W.I. Hall. Learn this ancient Middle Eastern art that is great exercise for increasing flexibility & muscle tone, plus a lot of fun; with instructor Genya Bonfield. Suitable for all abilities; $54.

 

ICE HOCKEY: Mar. 8, 7:15 – 8:45 pm; Cliff McNabb Arena. A fun, recreational

game; bring your own gear; sign up at Arbutus. Sponsored by Gabriola Lions.

 

COMMUNITY RECREATION with volunteer instructors:

 

FENCING (Ages 12+) re-starts Mon. Jan. 11; 7:30 – 9:30 pm; C.H; with Spade de Gabriola club members & instructor Alex McConnell. Equipment available; new participants welcome anytime. Adults: $45; Youth: $25.

 

KARATE (Ages 8+) Mon. 5 – 6:30 p.m.; GES Gym; re-starts Jan. 4. Gain strength, balance, flexibility & endurance regardless of age or fitness level; certified instructors.

 

CUBS (Ages 6 – 10): Tues. 6 – 7:30 p.m; Agi. Hall

SCOUTS (Ages 11 – 14): Wed. 7 – 8:30 p.m.; GES Gym; ph: 247-0263

BROWNIES (Ages 7 – 9) Fri. 2 – 3:30 p.m; Commons; ph: 247-8125

 

DROP-IN PROGRAMS: $2 - $5 drop-in

 

At the School Gym: (Ages 14+) 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.; re- start week of Jan. 4

Monday: VOLLEYBALL; Tuesday: BASKETBALL; Thursday: BADMINTON

 

At the Community Hall: TAI CHI: Mon. 9:45 – 10:30; WOMENS’ BADMINTON: Mon. 2 – 4/ Thurs. 7 – 9 pm; SPINNERS/WEAVERS: 1^st Mon. of mo, 10 am; 247-8873 PICKLEBALL: combines tennis, badminton, table tennis; Wed. 2 – 4/Sun. 7 – 9

 

At the Agi. Hall: TAI CHI: Mon. 2 – 4/Wed. 6 – 8 p.m.; ph: 247-9901; GARDEN CLUB: 1^st Thurs. of mo. 7 pm; $10/yr;  COFFEEHOUSE: last Fri. of mo. 7 pm.

 

Sundays 2 p.m: SOCCER: GES Field. BALL HOCKEY: Huxley Park lacrosse box

 

WALKING GROUP: meets Wed. 10 a.m.; different location each week: info. 247-9774

 

COMMUNITY GROUPS, CONTACTS, MORE REC:

Gabriola Arts Council: 247-7409                             Descanso Bay Park: 247-8255          

Gabriola 4-H Club: 247-9202                                  Gab. Golf & Country Club: 247-8822

Heartsong Choir: 247-8902                                     Island of Peace Yoga Studio: 325-7221

Island Singers: 247-8847                                         Kayaking: Silva Bay: 247-8939; Jim’s:

Lands & Trails Trust: www.galtt.ca                        247-8335; El Verano: 247-9824

Lulu Performing Arts: 247-9854                              Page’s Resort & Marina: 247-8931

Gabriola Players: 247-9747                                      Personal trainer/fitness: 619-9341

Poetry Gabriola: 247-7604                                       Pilates/Adult Ballet: 247-8538

Power & Sail Squadron: 247-8491                          Rentals: bikes, scooters: 247-0247

Rod, Gun, Conservation Club: 247-8415                Rose Crystal Studio: 247-9964

Hall Bookings/Info: Agi. Hall: 247-7580              Silva Bay Marina: 247-8662

Comm. Hall: 247-9292; Commons: 247-0116     Yoga: N. end, Flo: 247-8071; S. end:

Rollo Seniors Centre: 247-8996; W.I. Hall:        Michelle: 247-9101; Nick: 247-7652

247- 8797; Gathering Place: 247-8020                  Strand: Carolyn: 247-7689

Hope Centre: 247-8730                                          Roxy Theatre: 247-0076

                                                                                 

LEAP CARD: Low income subsidy program through Nanaimo Parks & Rec; card must be obtained in Nanaimo (ph. 756-5200); honoured here. Provides free kids’ swim/skate passes; 50% off program costs – 1 program/family member/session; seniors discounts.