Friday, September 6, 2019

Registration Underway For Adult Classes At Community Center

Registration is underway for a variety of Adult programs (ages 18 and older) at the Laurelhurst Community Center. including pottery, parkour, fitness and others. 


Register online, in-person at the Community Center Monday through Friday 9-2pm or by calling 684-7529.

Below are Adult classes offered:

ADULT EVENING POTTERY
Learn both hand-building and wheel throwing techniques through several clay projects. Practice your skills making clay objects while learning how to make tiles, cups, bowls, and more in a fun and informative setting. Class fees include one bag of clay and Open Studio. Open studio is on Mondays from 4-5:30 p.m.
#23093 9/30-11/25 M 5:30-8 p.m. $240

HAND BUILDING
Receive individual guidance for all levels of experience with special attention to newcomers in this class focused on key hand building techniques. You'll also learn about surface decoration, glazing, and firing. Experienced potters may pursue independent
projects. Class fees include one bag of clay and Open Studio time.
Open studio is on Mondays from 4-5:30 p.m.
#23200 10/4-11/22 F 9:15-11:45 a.m. $240

WHEEL THROWING
This class is for all levels and will provide an overview of basic thrown forms including cylinders, bowls and plates. Students will be given the opportunity to focus on independent projects with guidance from the instructor. Class fees include one bag of clay and Open Studio. Open studio is on Mondays from 4-5:30 p.m.
#23112 10/3-11/21 Th 9:15-11:45 a.m. $240

ADULT PARKOUR AND URBAN FITNESS
Parkour is a sport focused on improving your natural movement capabilities--running, jumping, climbing, swinging, and balancing. Our classes are full of fun games, progressive
quality instruction, and supervised open training designed to teach you intelligent risk taking, creative problem solving, collaboration, and how to overcome fear. Open to newcomers
as well as dedicated practitioners.
#22879 9/9-10/21 M 6-7 p.m. $146
#22880 10/28-12/16 M 6-7 p.m. $146

CIRCUIT TRAINING
Circuit training will improve your cardiovascular and muscular endurance. If you are looking to get back into shape and improve your overall fitness level, this is the class for you!
This class is found to be a great way to create lasting and supportive friendships with neighbors who are also interested in improving and maintaining their health.
#23201 10/4-12/13 F 12:30-1:30 p.m. $130

CORE AND MORE: DRILLING DOWN PILATES/YOGA
This interdisciplinary class is a Pilates informed Hatha Yoga for those seeking balance and stability in their back, and abdominal core. This course features light weights and isometrics and is also easy on the joints.
#23190 9/26-10/31 Th 9:30-10:30 a.m. $144
#23191 11/7-12/12 Th 9:30-10:30 a.m. $120

CORE AND MORE: BREATHING INTO EASE YOGA
This Hatha Yoga class uses props to make the classic poses accessible to all. Each week will focus on a different area of the body that can carry stress. Ex: neck/shoulders or low back/belly. We will explore how to use MBSR breath work to release areas and change postural habits off the yoga mat that might be limiting your comfort.
#23192 9/26-10/31 Th 10:30-11:30 a.m. $144
#23193 11/7-12/12 Th 10:30-11:30 a.m. $120

PILATES
This Pilates class is good for anyone interested in increasing flexibility and mobility in the spine while improving balance and posture and strengthening core muscles and the body. Beginners are welcome, while those at the intermediate level will be challenged. Bring a mat if you have one, as well as a towel to use as a cushion. There are community center mats available if needed.
#22875 9/16-10/21 M 5-6 p.m. $78
#22876 10/28-12/9 M 5-6 p.m. $78

BEGINNING AMERICAN MAHJONG
Mahjong originated in China. It was discovered by the West around 1920 and immediately became popular in America. It is similar to games like Rummy, and this class introduces beginners to the basic rules and regulations based on newly published guidelines from The National Mahjong League. Class size is limited to 4 participants so register early.
#23099 10/16-11/6 W 2-3:30 p.m. $25

INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN MAHJONG
Mahjong originated in China. It was discovered by the West around 1920 and immediately became popular in America. It is similar to games like Rummy, and is played with the basic
rules and regulations based on newly published guidelines from The National Mahjong League. Class size is limited to 4 participants so register early. The National Mahjong League. Class size is limited to 4 participants so register early.
#23101 11/13-12/4 W 2-3:30 p.m. $25

MAHJONG
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL PLAYERS
Rules of play are based on newly published guidelines from The National Mahjong League. Beginners should complete the beginner course. 
Tuesdays 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

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