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LIFE ENRICHMENT
CENTER NEWSLETTER 9704 North
Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612
VOLUME 25 – ISSUE 2 APRIL-JUNE 2005 Unless otherwise noted, classes are held at Life Enrichment Center, 9704 No. Blvd., Tampa, FL. To register for any of the following classes, call Life Enrichment Center, (813) 932-0241. *Note: These
classes are held at the MOSI location, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL |
MONDAY See end of newsletter for special
events and classes.
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Time |
Class |
Cost |
Description |
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9:00a-10:00a |
Low Impact Exercise |
$3/class |
Gentle exercises for adults, stretching, moving, and low
impact aerobics. |
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9:00a-10:00a |
Beginning Tai Chi, Dr. M. Chen |
$5/class |
Yang style tai chi; research shows that tai chi improves
balance and stamina, increases bone density & reduces blood pressure. |
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9:00a- 11:00a |
Conversational Spanish, Marilyn Sipes. |
$5/ class |
Practice your Spanish speaking skills in a friendly,
supportive classroom setting through
conversational dialog with peers. Call to register. |
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9:30a-12:00p |
Debra Radke |
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10:00a-11:00 a |
Intermediate Tai Chi, Dr. M. Chen |
$5/class |
Yang style tai chi; research shows that tai chi improves
balance and stamina, increases bone density & reduces blood pressure. |
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11:00a-12:00p |
Advanced Tai Chi, Dr. M. Chen |
$5/class |
Yang style tai chi; research shows that tai chi improves
balance and stamina, increases bone density & reduces blood pressure. |
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12:30p-3:00p |
The Foundation of Art: Drawing & Painting, Tim Gibbons |
$50/6 wks |
Students will learn the techniques and tools for
perspective, tone, shading, shadowing, and texture in the drawing segment and
then will work in a medium of their choice with constructive feedback and
critiquing by the instructor. Call to
register. |
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6:00p-7:00p
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*Beginning Tai Chi, Dr. Tan (MOSI) |
$50/6 wks 1/17-2/21, 2/28-4/4 |
Yang style tai chi.
Tai chi improves balance & stamina, increases bone density,
reduces blood pressure and provides overall health benefits. Call to register. |
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7:00p-8:00p |
*Intermediate Tai Chi, Dr. Tan (MOSI) |
$50/6 wks 1/17-2/21, 2/28-4/4 |
Yang style tai chi.
Tai chi improves balance & stamina, increases bone density,
reduces blood pressure and provides overall health benefits. Call to register. |
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6:00p-8:00p |
Collectors Club |
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Join members of one of the oldest stamp collectors clubs
in the U.S. Meets 2nd & 4th Monday of every month. |
TUESDAY Note: See end of newsletter for special events and classes.
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Time |
Class |
Cost |
Description |
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8:30a-10:00a |
TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly |
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Support group meets weekly. |
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10:00a |
Blood Pressure Check |
Donation |
Betty Brady, R.N., checks blood pressure. |
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9:30a-10:30p |
Bridge |
$3/class |
Bridge |
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11:00a-12:00p |
Introduction to Computers, Marleen Salo |
$40/4 wks 4/26-5/17 6/14-7/5 |
This introductory computer class is for adults with little
or no computer background. Learn to
navigate the desktop; use shortcut keys, start programs, and create folders
and files. Students will learn to access the internet. Call to register. |
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12:30p-1:30p |
Introduction to Computers, Marleen Salo |
$40/4 wks 4/26-5/17 6/14-7/5 |
This introductory computer class is for adults with little
or no computer background. Learn to
navigate the desktop; use shortcut keys, start programs, and create folders
and files. Students will learn to access the internet. Call to register. |
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TUESDAY Note: See
end of Newsletter for special events and classes. |
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1:00p-3:00p |
Pavone |
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6:30p-8:30p |
Radke |
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7:00p-8:00p |
*Drum Magic, Jana Broder (MOSI) |
$10/class |
Emphasizing the healing art of drumming & language of
the drum, hand drumming relaxes the body and mind and reduces stress.
Hand-crafted Djembe drums, each unique, will be provided. |
WEDNESDAY Note:
See end of newsletter for special events and classes.
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Time |
Class |
Cost |
Description |
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9:00a-10:00a |
Low Impact Exercise |
$3/class |
Gentle exercises for adults, stretching, moving, and low
impact aerobics |
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9:30a-12:00p |
Painting – Acrylic & Oil, Tim Gibbons/Jimmy Vann |
$5/class |
Open studio format with an instructor to critique and
assist students. |
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10:00a-12:00p |
Creative Writing, Staci Backauskas |
$5/class |
This class reviews writing principles and critiques
individual works by the students.
Works receiving feedback include novels, short stories, poetry &
creative non-fiction. |
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12:30p-3:00p |
Painting – Acrylic & Oil, Tim Gibbons/Jimmy Vann |
$5/class |
Open studio format with an instructor to critique and
assist students. |
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1:00p-3:00p |
Crochet & Knitting, Gloria Hackney |
$3/class |
Open to anyone who enjoys knitting or crocheting in a
friendly, informal group. Instruction is provided. |
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6:00p-8:00p |
Frank Bolock
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THURSDAY Note: See end of newsletter for special events and
classes.
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Time |
Class |
Cost |
Description |
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8:00a |
Board of Trustees |
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Meeting 3rd Thursday of every month (1/20,
2/17, 3/17) |
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9:00a-11:00a |
Conversational Spanish, Marilyn Sipes |
$5/ class |
An opportunity to practice your Spanish speaking skills in
a friendly, supportive classroom setting.
Explore the language through conversational dialog with peers. Call to register. |
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10:00a-12:00p |
Memoirs Workshop |
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1:00p- 3:00p |
Memoirs
Workshop Scrabble/Bridge too…. |
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THURSDAY Note: See end of newsletter for special events
and classes. |
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7:00p-9:00p |
Memoirs Workshop |
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FRIDAY Note: See end of newsletter for special events and
classes.
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Time |
Class |
Cost |
Description |
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9:30a- 12:00p |
Watercolor , Ruth Nienhaus |
$5/class |
Students will learn new techniques of watercolor painting
in a comfortable small classroom environment. |
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10:00a- 12:00p |
Gonzales |
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10:00a- 12:00p |
Forever Moving - A Life Enrichment
Contemporary Dance Project |
$5/class |
Forever Moving is the Tampa Bay area’s first contemporary dance company for adults and is open to adults of all ages, with or without dance experience. 1/7 rehearsal & 1/14 outreach performance will be led by Elsa Valbuena, Choreographer. New winter classes begin on 1/21/05 and will be led by Cynthia Hennessy, Choreographer. See Special Events in this calendar. |
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1:00p-3:00p |
Jimmy Vann |
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SATURDAY Note: See end of newsletter for special events and
classes.
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Time |
Class |
Cost |
Description |
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10:00a-12:00p |
Pavone |
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SPECIAL EVENTS & WORKSHOPS, January-March 2005
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Day/Date |
Time |
Event |
Cost |
Description |
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Ybor Photo Safari, Douglas V. Daudt |
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Learn basic camera operation, picture composition, and more. Learn to take great pictures. Includes guided tour. |
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Saturday, 4/23/05 |
1:00p-3:00p |
Book signing; Staci Backauskas and Ann Cook |
$5 |
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Intro to Digital Photography, Douglas Daudt. Call to register. |
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Covers the basic principles of digital photography & range of equipment available for all budgets. Come with a camera or not. |
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Documentary Film Making, Douglas V. Daudt - 3-day workshop Call to register. |
$199/class, (includes handout and use of equipment) |
Have you ever watched a television
documentary and said to yourself “I
can do better than this”? Well, the
truth is you probably can. All it
takes is some professional instruction and your own creativity. This workshop will provide a ‘hands on’
approach by award-winning filmmaker and teacher, Doug Daudt. |
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Thursday, 5/01/05 |
9:00a-3:00p |
All Day Health Fair With participation from Walgreens Pharmacies, coordinated
by Dr. Eric Goldstein. |
Handouts &
Information Provided |
Pharmacists will make various health presentations. Screenings to include glucose, blood pressure, and others. Brown-bag check-ups for OTC and prescription mediations; vitamin and supplement counseling, and “Ask Your Pharmacist” Q&A. |
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Saturday, |
10:00a-3:00p |
New! Our first printing press workshop, combining Printing With - and
Without - a Press, Tim Gibbons & Debra Jo Radke Call to register. |
$50, includes supplies |
Enjoy a hands-on experience exploring different printing
techniques, such as Styrofoam prints, sandpaper prints, and mono prints on
glass and cardboard, printed without the use of a press. Then, the workshop
will move to our new printing studio and, using the press, run finished
collagraph plates, while teaching participants about the process. Fast-paced
and fun, this workshop will introduce a new and exciting art form. |
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Saturday, 3/26 ??? |
9:00a-3:00p |
Completed Large Landscape, Dallas |
$$$ |
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Tuesday, 4/19 |
11:00a- 4:00p |
Painting from Live, Dallas Pavone |
$$$ |
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Printing Press Classes: Intaglio Etching & More |
To be announced New Class! |
Learn the many ‘ins’ and ‘outs’ for creating a
professional quality etching print in our new printing studio. Classes will provide professional
instruction and provide exciting new artistic adventures. |
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Every Saturday! |
9:00a – 3:00p |
Ybor City Fresh Market We need volunteers! |
Free! Visit our
table. |
Visit historic Ybor City and the Ybor Market. Produce, plants, hand-made gifts, and
more. |
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Life
Enrichment Center
9704
North Boulevard Tampa,
Florida 33612 813/932-0241 www.lifeenrichmenttampa.org |
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From the Director, Ronna
J. Metcalf
Celebrating our 25th
year!
Ronna J. Metcalf