Education Update
Barbara Owen
505-2802 or jbowenct@aol.com
July, 2008
I am writing this from upstate New York in early June where the weather has been cool and comfortable….until now. Tomorrow they are expecting a heat wave that will rival Punta Gorda’s temperatures. The temperatures are expected to range from 95 to over 100.
As you know, many families in our community are away for the summer. I hope you are enjoying your summer wherever you are and that you are looking forward to a busy and fun-filled year at the PGICA with the return of familiar classes such as Art, Computers, Bridge, Spanish, Yoga, Digital Photography, and MahJongg. Just be sure to sign up early as some of the classes have limited enrollment!
Good News! The popular MahJongg class has already been scheduled to begin on October. 7th and will continue through October 23rd. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 am at the Civic Association. The fee is $35.00 and you may sign up now. You may also call Gloria Walker, the instructor, at 941-639-4764 for specific details. More information will follow soon in the Commentator.
Frank and Donna Alsip, professional ballroom dance instructors, will be continuing their popular classes during the summer months. For couples who permanently reside in Florida the classes are a fun "off season" activity. The Alsips will be teaching classes for beginners and also intermediate classes for couples who have completed beginning classes. The dances being taught this summer are Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba, Tango, Waltz and ChaCha. Classes are held in the afternoon and in the evening for one hour every Tuesday for six weeks. The next six week session begins Tuesday July 1st. Tuition is $41.00 per person. For a schedule of class times and to register please call the Civic Association at 637-1655. For class times and additional information call Frank and Donna at 473-5468 or 321-5786.
Please call the Civic Association at 637-1655 to inquire about classes and register to attend a class. You may also stop by our building at 2001 Shreve Street and register for a class. The volunteer at the front desk can provide you with assistance.