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45 MINUTE MORNING CLASSES
9:15 AM—10:00AM
101ALINE DANCING (Intermediate)
Bill Jones LIMIT 45
A class to teach new dances to those with Line Dancing experience. This class moves at a faster pace than the beginner class.
10:00AM—10:45AM
101BLINE DANCING (Beginner 1)
Bill Jones LIMIT 45
Learn easy dances. This class is for those whohave some line dance instruction or have beenaway from dancing for a long time.
10:45AM—11:30AM
101CLINE DANCING (Newcomers)
Bill Jones LIMIT 20
First Time Line Dancers ONLY
Come and learn the Basic Step and easy dances. The class prepares the student to
move up to the beginner class.
MORNING CLASSES
(NOTE TIME)
8:30AM—9:30AM
102BLUE GRASS BANJO I (Beginner)
Roy McKee LIMIT 6
LearnBanjo tuning, basic rolls and chords. Students will be playing simple Blue Grass tunes together in a group. Students will need: 5 string banjo, picks, music stand and tuner.
9:30AM—10:30AM
103BLUE GRASS BANJO II (Beginner 2)
Roy McKee LIMIT 6
Prerequisite: Banjo I. Learn more challenging Blue Grass tunes, rhythm & incorporate new rolls and basic licks. Play together and build on timing and accuracy.
104GUITAR (Beginning)
Wayne Buchanan LIMIT 5
Learn parts of the guitar, its care, basic chords,
strumming techniques, play simple songs. Daily practice a must. Playable guitar needed for first class. Cost: $5 (add to registration fee)
9:30-00AM—11:00AM
105FIDDLE (Beginning)
Parker Highsmith LIMIT 5
Focus on technique. Shoulder rest, CD player, dedication, tolerant spouse, commitment to 45 minutes boring practice per day required.
9:00-00AM—10:00AM
106GENTLE YOGA (Beginning)
Suzanne Carter LIMIT 12
This class isfor those new to yoga or need to brush up on poses. Bring a yoga mat, blocks, strap and blanket. (non-certified yoga instructor)
10:30AM—11:30AM
107BLUE GRASS BANJO III
Roy McKee LIMIT 6
Prerequisite: Bluegrass Banjo II. Continue to build on rhythm, rolls and timing. Learn to play back up to recorded music. Learn new chords and practice licks for starting and ending tunes.
108GENTLE YOGA (Intermediate)
Suzanne Carter LIMIT 12
Pre-requisite: you must have taken a yoga class at OASIS in the last 2 years. This class will learn new poses. Bring a yoga mat, blocks, strap and blanket (non-certified yoga instructor)
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10:00AM—11:30AM
109SCAM-PROOF YOUR LIFE
Barbara Lewis LIMIT 10
Senior Citizens are the most scammed segment of the population. We will learn how to avoid identity theft, telemarketing scams, credit card scams and computer scams. We will learn how to report scams and hopefully, get this unwanted distinction behind us. NOTE:
Class dates: January 7 – February 11.
TWO-HOUR MORNING CLASSES
9:30AM—11:30AM
201CHAIR CANING
Eva Breedlove LIMIT 18
Learn to put a new seat on that antique chair. Seven Step Hand Caning and Herringbonewill be taught. All work done in class. Stool frames available for purchase before the first class. Call Eva if you need a stool frame to cane. NO Porch Rockers.
202PRICK AND STITCH (Beginner)
Barbara Marshall LIMIT 10
Learn the “Prick & Stitch” method of
embroidering on card stock to create
beautiful handmade greeting cards.
Cost: (payable to instructor)
203BEADING BUDDIES
Jocelyn Bowers LIMIT10 Bring your own projects to work on or learn Kumiko.
204BASKET WEAVING I (Beginner I)
Roy Whitelock LIMIT 8
We will make a napkin basket and a marketbasket. They will be great gifts (if you can part with them), and a third basket—time permitting. Cost: $35 (add to registration fee)
If possible time wise a third basket is $20 payable to the instructor.
205BASKET WEAVING (Advanced)
Diane Simonsen LIMIT 10Prerequisite: Beginning and Intermediate classes. Students will have a choice of baskets presented by the instructor. Cost: $20-35 per basket (payable to instructor)
206OIL PAINTING
Susan Phillips LIMIT 20
Beginner to Advanced students will be taught to mix colors, evaluate shade, shadow and new brush techniques. All supplies provided.
Cost: $10 (add to registration fee)
207PEN & INK & ROUGED OIL
Class Cancelled
208GALLERY GLASS PAINTING
Nita Stone LIMIT 10
We will be painting on glass and make decals.Supplies will be provided in class.
Cost: Payment made to instructor.
209CROCHET (BEGINNING)
Fran Scanlon-Sills LIMIT 6
Learn the basic stitches, time for “lots of practice”. Please bring crochet hook (I or J) and 4 ply yarn in light or medium color.
210TATTING
Evelyn Moore LIMIT 5
Pre-requisite: OASIS fall 2015 tatting workshop. Learn double and chain stitch to make a medallion. Cost: $3 (add to registration fee)
211CARD MAKING AS A MINISTRY
Doris Eshelman LIMIT 10
Making cards as beautiful as possible with minimum cost and resources. (need small paper cutter) Cost: $5 (add to registration fee)
212INVESTING
Flip Varney LIMIT 10
Specific investment advantages and disadvantages in today’s market will be discussed.
213GREAT BOOKS (THE FAMILY FANG)
Author: Wison
Fritz Simonsen LIMIT 15
This is the book that all Young Harris students are reading. Buy a book from a student.
215MOUNTAIN DULCIMER (Intermediate)
Dulcimer Instructor LIMIT 8
This class is for intermediate students and will have several instructors.
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216DOMINOS
Sam Weissberg LIMIT 6
Learn to play Mexican Train Dominos.
217PICKLEBALL (Beginning)
David Block LIMIT 16Pickleball, is a mix of table tennis, paddle tennis, badminton and tennis. It is a great fit for seniors because it is very easy to learn; doesn’t require the mobility of tennis; and uses an underhand serve. Each participant will be required to sign a waiver and all equipment will be provided. Participants should be sure to wear non-marking tennis shoes.
FOUR-HOUR CLASS
9:30AM-3:00 PM
218NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP BASKETSDarrell Hackney
LIMIT 4: Newcomer & 4 Seasoned Students
Come and learn how to weave one of the famous Nantucket baskets. Indicate on form whether you are a new or seasoned student. Cost: New students $35; returned students $35 (add to registration fee)
ONE-HOUR AFTERNOON CLASSES
1:00PM---2:00PM
301T’AI-CHI CHAUN
Dr. Dennis Tidwell LIMIT 30
Slow, relaxing movements for peace of mind, strength and balance of body. Cost $5 (add
to the registration fee)
302GERMAN (advanced)
Renee Ninov LIMIT 12
Ongoing conversational German.
303AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II (ASL)
Linda McClarnon LIMIT 20
Pre-requisite: ASL I. This class is a continuation of beginning American Sign Language so as to enhance and improve communication with hearing impaired people.
304COMPUTER
“Making Your Apple iPad Work for You”
Alan Zimmerman LIMIT 8
Learn basic iPad features, including sending & receiving emails, taking photos and videos, downloading apps, keeping your calendar, web browsing, using Face Time and more.
ONE-HOUR AFTERNOON CLASS
2:00PM—3:00 PM
305COMPUTER
“Making Your Computer Work For You”
Alan Zimmerman LIMIT 8
Learn how to search with Google, create folders, manage your photos, send & receive emails, word processing and spreadsheet basics, good security practices & more. Please indicate on Registration Form if you are bringing a laptop.
306YOGA (Beginner)
Pat Tomczyk LIMIT 25
Gentle, slow-paced yoga. Chairs are available for those who do not sit on floor. Please bring your exercise mat, a large towel or blanket. Blocks and strap encouraged.
TWO-HOUR AFTERNOON CLASSES
1:00PM—3:00PM
401CHAIR CANING
Eva Breedlove LIMIT 18
Learn to put a new seat on that antique chair. Seven Step Hand Caning and Herringbone will be taught. All work done in class. Stool
framesavailable for purchase before the first class. Call Eva if you need a stool frame to cane. NO Porch Rockers. NO Rush.
402ADVENTURES IN KNITTING
Vivian Gillooly. Marie Geesa LIMIT 15
Beginning knitting students or those wishing to work on a project of their own choosing are welcome.
403PRICK & STITCH (Advanced)
Barbara Marshall LIMIT 12
Prerequisite: Prick & Stitch Beginner. Experienced students will complete intricate patterns to create unusual handmade greeting cards. Cost: A minimal supply fee will be collected by the instructor.
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404BEADWEAVING
Beth Arnold LIMIT 10
A bracelet of beautiful crystal flowers will be made. You will supply your own materials. List will be e-mailed to you.
405BASKET WEAVING (Intermediate)
Diane & Fritz Simonsen LIMIT 10
Prerequisite: Beginner basket class. Three baskets will made: “Stacy II”, “Marsh” and “Williamsburg”. Cost $15-20 per basket (payable to instructor)
406BASKET WEAVING FOR FUN
Roy Whitelock LIMIT 8
Basket weaving for advanced weavers. Must have experience in reading and proceeding on your own to completion. You must provide your own materials and patterns.
407WOOD CARVING
Gary Marshall LIMIT 14
Beginners will get instructions and complete at least two small projects. Intermediate carvers will get advice and camaraderie.
408ACOUSTIC JAM SESSION
Pat Rice LIMIT 15
Bring tuned stringed instrument and stand; not
for beginners; must provide own music and/or be able to share electronically. Not for beginners. All “new” students must have approval by instructor.
409COUNTRY COUPLE PATTERN DANCING
Bill Jones LIMIT 24
Teach pattern and mixer dances to country western music. Line Dance experience helps, but not necessary. Must have a partner!
410AUTOHARP (intermediate/advanced)
Class Cancelled
214SPANISH (Beginning to Intermediate)
CaridadDerflinger LIMIT 8
Basic conversational Spanish will be taught.We will also do translations from English to Spanish.
THREE-HOUR AFTERNOON CLASSES
1:00PM-4:00 PM
501ART AS YOU LIKE IT
Barbara DeRoxtro LIMIT 12
Beginning, intermediate and advanced students welcome for an afternoon of acrylic/oil painting.
502ACRYLIC PAINTING (All levels)
Richard DeRoxtro LIMIT 15
Instruction will be inall levels of acrylic/oil painting. Bring 11/14 canvas or canvas board.
503BRIDGE FOR FUN
Jerry Crubaugh LIMIT 20
Party bridge, rubber scoring. For experienced players—NOT for beginners.
504TALK ACROSS THE TABLE BRIDGE
Terry Schmid LIMIT 16
Playbridge with help as needed. Have fun and meet bridge players.
505HEARTS
Jim Wiley LIMIT 7
Review of basics and playing hands with help from fellow students and instructor.
506HAND-AND-FOOT LIMIT 12
Camille Higginbothem Friends find fellowship and fun playing Hand-and-Foot. Beginners welcome. We will also offer progressive Hand-and-Foot.
507PINOCHLE LIMIT 24
Tom Morningstar & Sam Valletti Teach basic rules, scoring, playing hands.You will enjoy an afternoon of playing cards and fellowship. Indicate on form whether you are a new or seasoned student.
508CANASTA
Jo Knight LIMIT 8
Learn canasta as you play. Beginners arewelcome.
WORKSHOPS
SATURDAYS
There will be No Workshops this Winter Session.