Parks, Recreation and Culture Winter 2025 Activity Guide

cityofnanaimo prc_nanaimo (#ilovemyparksandrec) 45 Adult Special Interest Public Speaking Embrace your inner storyteller! Reel in the tips and tricks to speak like a professional. Taught by a veteran communications expert who learned on her feet as a broadcaster, reporter, professor and company spokesperson for over 25 years. Check out the exercises to take the fur balls out of your mouth and stop your stuttering. Speak with confidence and sound like a pro. You don’t need to be a seasoned speaker. You just need to dive in and find your best voice! It’s in there, and these classes will bring it out. Instructor: Ange Frymire Sat, Jan 25 | 9:30 am-3:30 pm | $45/1 | 132578 Sat, Feb 22 | 9:30 am-3:30 pm | $45/1 | 132579 Sat, Mar 22 | 9:30 am-3:30 pm | $45/1 | 132582 Bowen Park Complex Creative Writing Level 1 Do you have a memoir or story bubbling inside? Bring your creative writing piece to life. Classes are fun, interactive and results-driven. Work with a partner or solo. Solid, constructive feedback given each week to improve your skills and ignite your passion. Taught by communications expert, storyteller and former journalist who has published three collaborative books, one textbook and hundreds of articles for newsletters, newspapers and magazines. Instructor: Ange Frymire Tue, Jan 28-Mar 18 | 6:30-9:30 pm | $96/8 | 132567 Bowen Park Complex Creative Writing Circle Participants can share their writing (e.g. short stories, memoirs, poetry, novels/novellas, flash fiction, postcard fiction, journal entries) in a non- judgmental, safe and open space. There will also be writing prompts given each class, so strong awareness of writing fundamentals is needed for the participant to be fully engaged in writing exercises. Instructor: Ange Frymire Mon, Jan 13-Mar 3 | 6:30-9:30 pm | $84/7 | 132571 Mon, Mar 10-Apr 28 | 6:30-9:30 pm | $84/7 | 132574 Bowen Park Complex Ukulele for Adults - Beginner Participants will explore both the casual sing- and-strum style of playing, as well as picking melodies using standard music notation and ukulele tablature. The goal is to use the ukulele as both a solo instrument and (if desired) as a way to accompany one’s own singing Instructor: Zoe Henderson Wed, Jan 8-Mar 12 | 6:30-8 pm | $140/10 | 131625 Bowen Park Complex Musical Adventures NEW! All Ages Join singer, Kyle Shepard, for a lively musical adventure! This inclusive class invites all ages and abilities to explore singing, beatboxing and rhythm instruments in a safe and fun environment. Please bring a support buddy and your enthusiasm to clap, tap and sing along! No restrictions on age. Let’s get all generations dancing and singing together! This is designed for those with diverse abilities. Instructor: Kyle Shepard Sun, Jan 12-Feb 16 | 3-4:30 pm | $90/6 | 132688 Bowen Park Complex Conversation Spanish - Beginner This beginner’s course provides an introduction to spoken Spanish. Speak and hear Spanish from the first day as you quickly gain basic conversation skills to communicate information about yourself, your family and friends, your work and your daily life. Learn pronunciation, expressions and vocabulary that allow you to function in everyday settings. Perfect for anyone looking to learn or refresh their knowledge of Spanish and immerse themselves in a new culture. Instructor: Ruy Diaz Thu, Mar 27-May 1 | 6-8 pm | $84/6 | 131634 Bowen Park Complex M ke Move a