cityofnanaimo prc_nanaimo (#ilovemyparksandrec) 61 Special Interest 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 will improve your skills and ignite your passion. Taught by a 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, Apr 15-Jun 10 | 6:30-9:30 pm | $96/8 | 139487 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 nonjudgmental, safe and open space. There will also be writing prompts given at each class, so strong awareness of writing fundamentals is needed for the participant to be fully engaged in writing exercises. Instructor: Ange Frymire Mon, Mar 10-Apr 28 | 6:30-9:30 pm | $84/7 | 132574 Tue, Jul 8-Aug 26 | 6:30-9:30 pm | $96/8 | 139488 Bowen Park Complex Conversation Spanish for Beginners 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, May 15-Jun 19 | 6-8 pm | $84/6 | 139481 Bowen Park Complex Destiny and Karma: Learning NEW! Your Personal Astrology In this series, we will use our birth charts to better understand our unique life path. No experience is necessary. You will need to submit your birth information before the class begins so that the instructor can create a birth chart for you. Instructor: Queen Bee Tue, Apr 8-29 | 6-8 pm | $200/3 | 132401 Bowen Park Complex Ukulele for Adults - Beginner Participants will explore both the casual singand-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, Apr 9-Jun 11 | 6:30-8 pm | $140/10 | 138634 Bowen Park Complex 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, Apr 26 | 9:30 am-3:30 pm | $45/1 | 139489 Sat, May 24 | 9:30 am-3:30 pm | $45/1 | 139490 Bowen Park Complex Joyful Harmony Singing NEW! Workshop Do you miss singing with others just for the joy of it? Bring your voice out of the shower and experience the magic and connection of singing in harmony, imperfectly! Sing uplifting pop songs, chants, rounds, world music and more. Simple harmonies are taught by ear without sheet music with room for creativity and movement. All voices are welcome; this is community singing! Instructor: Sylvia Humble Fri, Apr 11 | 1-2:30 pm | $20/1 | 138594 Rotary Field House Joyful Harmony Singing NEW! Bring your voice out of the shower and share the love of singing in harmony! Sing uplifting pop songs, world music, call and response and sea shanties with simple harmonies taught by ear without sheet music. All voices are welcome regardless of experience. Sylvia Humble is a local community choir leader and member of the Ubuntu Choirs Network which believes singing is a universal, human birthright. Instructor: Sylvia Humble Fri, May 2-Jun 13 | 1-2:30 pm | $96/6 | 136651 Rotary Field House
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