Bristol Recreation Department Winter 2012
It's All Good!
Office is located at Holley Hall P.O. Box 249 Bristol Vermont 05443 453-5885 EMAIL
Teen & Adult Programs
Please use class number when registering for classes.
Hall Walkers!
Jan. 16 Monday -Friday on-going
Time: 5:30-7:30 AM Location: Mt. Abraham Union High School
Attention fitness walkers. Does the cold weather, snow & ice
keep you from your route? Here is a safe and dry alternative.
Walk the halls of Mount Abe High School any morning that
they are in session. (If school is closed for any reason this
program is also closed)
Fee: FREE
Brought to you by: Bristol Recreation Department and
Mt. Abraham Union High School
NEW! African Drumming & Dance for Beginners
Ages: 6 to adult.
Drumming Class # 3007 Feb. 27 - April 2
Time: 5:00 - 6 :00 PM
Dance Class #3008 Feb. 27 - April 2
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Location: Sonoma Studio,
69A Mountain Street, Bristol
Learn basic rhythms of Guinea on djembe and doun doun
drums.
Fee: $15.00 per class
Instructor: Chimie Bangoura, Master drummer from Guinea,
West Africa. Started playing djembe, doun doun and sangba
drums when he was 9 yrs. old. West African Dance
Learn basic dance techniques & rhythms of Guineas, West
Africa.
Fee: $12.00 per class or $72 for the session
Instructor: Chimie Bangoura
Mountain Kenpo
Teen & Adult ages: 13 & Up
Session 1 # 3003 Jan. 5 - Feb. 9
Session 2 # 3004 Feb. 16 - March 22
Session 3 # 3005 March 29 - May 3
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM Location: Holley Hall
Learn self discipline, respecting yourself and others, street
awareness, etc. Focus will be on self defense techniques kicking, punching, footwork, jumping, locks, escapes, and distance control. Wear loose clothing.
Fee:$65.00
Instructor: Master Lou Cousino has been teaching martial
arts for over 33 years. He is an 8th degree master.
New ! Saturday Morning Aquacize
Teens & Adults
Class #3038 Jan. 28 - March 3 Time: 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Location: Mt Abe Pool. Or Monday Evening Aquacize
Teens & Adults
Class #3039 Jan. 23 - Feb. 27
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM Location: Mt Abe Pool.
Low impact water aerobics for adults of all fitness levels,
targeting all muscles of the body. No need to be able to
swim to participate.
Fee: $60.00
Instructor: Barbara Pelton
Bow & Rifle Hunter Safety Course
Ages: 8 - Adult
Class # 3037
Date April 23-27 Time: 9am-Noon
Location: Masonic Lodge on North St. in Bristol
Class graduates will leave the hunter education courses with a thorough understanding of how to get a lifetime of enjoyment from Vermont's magnificent natural resources.
Topics covered include:
*Basic introduction to Hunter Education
* Bow & Firearms hunting safety
* Hunter Responsibility & Personal Preparedness
* Wildlife Conservation & Hunting Opportunities in the area
Fee: Free
Instructor: Barb Prime has been teaching Hunter Safety for
over 30 years.
Beginning Banjo - 3 - Finger Style
All Ages
Class # 3000
Wednesdays Jan. 25 - Feb. 29
Time: 7:00 PM Location: Howden Hall
Wish you could pull a banjo out at next summer’s campfires
and sing some old-time tunes? Always wanted to be able to
play Foggy Mtn. Breakdown? Come and learn the basics to
get you started on the road to pickin’ and grinnin’! One class
will focus on clawhammer (frailing) style, the other on 3-finger style with picks. Plenty of individual attention, laughs and stories, guest musicians to play along with us as we learn!
Fee: $20.00 per class or $120.00 for 6 week session
Instructor: Nate Gusakov
Beginning Banjo - Clawhammer
All Ages
Class # 2999
Sundays Jan. 22 - Feb. 26 Time: 12:00 PM Location: Howden Hall
Wish you could pull a banjo out at next summer’s campfires
and sing some old-time tunes? Always wanted to be able to
play Foggy Mtn. Breakdown? Come and learn the basics to get you started on the road to pickin’ and grinnin’! One class will focus on clawhammer (frailing) style, the other on 3-finger style with picks. Plenty of individual attention, laughs and stories, guest musicians to play along with us as we learn!
Fee: $20.00 per class or $120.00 for 6 week session
Instructor: Nate Gusakov
Finding Your True North
Adult
Class # 3002
Saturday, Jan. 14 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Location: Holley Hall Conference Room
Participants will explore and identify the key interest, skills and values that are critical to their career satisfaction. A great place to start if you’ve been thinking of a career change, are currently seeking employment or are just curious!
Fee: 35.00
Instructor: Krista Siringo has an MED in Counseling and worked as a career counselor at Middlebury College for six years where she assisted undergraduate students and alumni seeking a wide range of career paths.
Resume Writing and Interviewing Skills
Ages: Adult
Class # 3001
Saturday, January 21 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Location: Holley Hall Conference Room
Participants will learn how to write an effective resume and cover letter as well as how best to market themselves to prospective employers in an interview.
Fee: $35.00
Instructor:Instructor: Krista Siringo has an MED in Counseling and worked as a career counselor at Middlebury College for six years where she assisted undergraduate students and alumni seeking a wide range of career paths.
Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi - by CVAA
Ages: 50 yrs and up
Class # 2985
Tai Chi for Arthritis Beginner Class
Tuesday &Thursdays Jan. 24 - March 15
Time:1:30 - 2:30 pm
Graduate Class #2986
Mondays on going Time: 11-Noon
Study after study has shown Tai Chi can: improve balance,
flexibility, and muscle strength while relieving chronic pain
in joints. In addition it may reduce anxiety and depression;
improve sleep; lower blood pressure; improve cardiovascular
fitness; increase energy; and provide an improved overall
sense of well being.
Fee: Donations Appreciated
Instructor: Ruth Barenbaum, certified instructor
NEW! Powerful Tools For Caregivers
Ages: Adults
Class # 2984
Tuesdays, March 13 - April 17
Time: 6:00- 7:30 PM
Location: Living Well Care Home -71 Maple Street, Bristol
This educational program is designed to help family caregivers
take care of themselves while caring for a relative/friend.
You will benefit from this class whether you are helping a
parent, spouse, friend or someone who lives at home, in a
nursing home or across the country. This class series meets
for 90 minutes once a week for 6 weeks. Class is limited to 6
people and registration is requires.
Fee: $10.00 Suggested donation
Instructor: John Kromer, Living Well & Paula Gallo, CVAA
Certified instructors for Powerful Tools For Caregivers
through Living Well and Champlain Valley Agency On Aging
American Heart Association
First Aid
Teen & Adult
Class # 2996 January, 24 Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Bristol Rescue Squad
Learn basic skills and knowledge necessary to recognize and provide care for injuries and sudden illness until care arrives. A certification card will be issued upon completion of the course.
Fee: $50.00
American Heart Association
Adult & Child CPR/AED
Ages: Adult/Teen
Class # 2997 Date: Tuesday Feb. 7 Time 6:30 pm
Location: Bristol Rescue Squad
In this class you will learn American Heart Association's CPR/AED and choking techniques for adults and children
over 1 year of age. This is an interactive class please dress comfortably.
This class includes a certification card upon completion.
Fee: $50.00
Pediatric First Aid
Teen & Adult
Class # 2998 February 28 Tuesday 6:30 pm Bristol Rescue Squad
Learn basic skills & knowledge necessary to recognize and provide care for injuries and sudden illness for those 1
year through 16 years until care arrives. This class includes a certification card.
Fee: $50.00
Instructor: Sharon Compagna
Men's Monday Night Basketball
Ages: Adults Only
Class # 3032
Monday's Jan. 2 - On-going
no basketball on school vacations or holidays, times are subject to change
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Location: Bristol Elementary School Gym
Basketball is a great form of exercise as well as fun. This
class is for adult men only.
Fee: $20.00 for season pass or $2.00 weekly drop in.
Instructor: Justin Tierney
Co-Ed Volleyball
Ages: Adult
Class # 3033
Wednesdays, January 4 On-going
no volleyball during school vacations or holidays time is subject to change Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Bristol Elementary School Gym
This fast moving game is great exercise and fun.
Fee: $20.00 season pass or $2.00 weekly drop in fee
Contact: Steve Dupoise - 388-8675 for more information
Pottery & Ceramics
Adult Clay Teens - Adult
Session 1 Class #3024 Jan. 11 - Feb. 15
Session 2 Class #3025 Feb. 29 - April 4
Session 3 Class #3026 April 11 - May 23
Location : Bristol Clay Studio, Artist Alley
Enjoy getting your hands in clay! Learn new techniques,
either hand building or throwing on the wheel to create
functional or non-functional pottery. Tap into your creative
potential in a relaxed, supportive environment. Glazing
techniques will be taught and all work fired in our kiln.
Fee:$95.00
Instructor: Matlakwauhtli Mayforth
Basket Weaving Workshop
Ages: 16 & Up
Class # 3010
Saturday, February 11 9:00 AM - 2:00PM
Location: Howden Hall Community
Surprise yourself and come make a market basket in one
workshop! It is sturdy, functional, beautiful and handy to
take to the garden and farmer’s market. The basket is rectangular with a handle.
Fee: $50.00 Materials fee $15.00
Instructor: Maura Clancy has been a basket maker for over
10 years. She currently has exhibits in galleries and local
shops such as Art on Main.
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