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SINGLES
A Guide to Meeting Other Singles in the Metro Area
— Cheri Collins
Did you know that Denver was recently ranked by Forbes Magazine
as the “Best Place for Singles to Live?” Whether you
are looking for new friends or the love of your life, get different
ideas that will work for you and your lifestyle. Discover a broad
range of alternatives for singles, from social clubs to the most
current trends in dating.
Cheri Collins owns her own company specializing in the Denver area’s
singles scene.
- RECR 1034F01 — Thu, 7-8:30 p.m., Sept 18 (1 session)
ACC TBA — $44, $10 material fee to instructor
GOLF
Golf for Beginning and Intermediate Levels
— Tim Taylor
Get lots of personal attention in these small classes. Learn golf
fundamentals (grip, stance, posture, alignment) and train yourself
to swing with graceful power, balance and accuracy. Understand
the basics of woods, irons, pitching, putting and chipping. Clubs
are provided if needed. Class includes PGA or LPGA instruction
and driving range balls. Wear loose clothing, tennis shoes or golf
shoes with soft spikes.
Tim Taylor has been in the golf industry for over 25 years as a
collegiate player, coach, and assistant pro. He has won 4 different
Long Drive Contests and coordinates junior golf programs and coaches
boys and girls high school golf teams.
- RECR 1035F01 — Wed, 6-7:00 p.m., 4 wks, Sept 3-24
Broken Tee Golf Course $ — 119
2101 W Oxford, Englewood (formerly known as Englewood Golf Course)
GENEALOGY
Finding Your Roots on the Internet: Genealogy at its Best!
— Joan Grady
Today searching for one’s ancestors is a much less tedious
job with all the material on the Internet. Learn how to find free
databases. Learn what documents are must haves. Keeping your information
organized is no small task; there are ways to minimize spinning
your wheels. Class meets a total of 4 times and includes one field
trip and some hands-on computer work. Finding one or more of your
ancestors is almost guaranteed.
- RECR 1008F01 — Wed,
6-8:30 p.m., 4 wks, Sept 10-Oct 1
ACC TBA — $69, $5 material fee to instructor
CLIMBING
Indoor Climbing for Adults
— Tim Taylor
Have you ever wanted to learn to rock climb? Get started in this
indoor rock wall environment. Discover the basics of equipment,
techniques and skills related to rock climbing on a “realistic
rock wall” of 35 feet. Explore ropes, knots, belaying and
other climbing techniques before you tackle the outside world.
- RECR 1037F01 — Mon,
5:30-7 p.m., 4 wks, Oct 6-27
Mountain Vista High School Gym — $99
FLY FISHING
Nymphs and Knots! The Fun of Fly Fishing
— Alan Reyes
Get a jump-start on learning to Fly Fish before the summer season
begins. Fly Fishing is a great sport and it can be learned
easily if you know the challenges. Discuss equipment, simple
knots to
learn, casting, how to rig your line for catching fish, insect
and trout behavior, and how to read the water and spot fish.
Learn how to fish nymphs, dry flies and streamers. Use our
equipment or bring your own. For beginners or if you want to
spruce-up
your
skills.
Alan Reyes is a licensed, professional Fly Fishing guide and
works for Trout Trips, LLC, a Fly Fishing Guide and Instruction
Service
based in Denver.
- RECR 1016F01 — Tue,
6-9 pm, 3 wks, Oct 7-Oct 21
ACC TBA — $79, $5 material fee to instructor
SWIMMING
Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced Swim
— Sophie Mabry
Learn basic and advanced swimming strokes as taught
by the American Red Cross. There will be three nights when class
is not held
to be announced in class.
- RECR 1005F01 — Tue/Thu,
6-6:50 p.m., 15 wks, Aug 19-Dec 4
ACC Pool — $119
Water Aerobics-Evening
— Sophie Mabry
Re-energize yourself! An aerobic workout that uses water resistance
to help tone muscles without the impact of land exercises!
An opportunity for individuals of all fitness levels, ages,
male
and female to
experience the fun of exercising! Swimming skills not required.
There will be three nights when class is not held to be announced
in class.
- RECR 1004F01 — Tue/Thu,
7-7:50 p.m., 15 wks, Aug 19-Dec 4
ACC Pool — $119
BRIDGE
Basic Bridge
— Norma Sands
Get in on the fun of the challenging game of bridge. For the new
player or for those who have played at it, this is a great way
to challenge your mind and meet new people. Combines instruction,
card play, and introduces bidding and basic tactics.
- RECR 1011F01 — Mon,
7-9 p.m., 6 wks, begins Sept 8-Oct 13
- RECR 1011F02 — Fri, 10-noon, 6 wks, begins Sept 12-Oct
17
Norma Sands Studio 1— $75, $10 material fee to instructor
2186 S Colorado Blvd, Ste D, Denver
Play of the Hand
Improve your card game! Learn to approach a hand logically
and develop the best line of play. Basic principles of defense
are
covered.
- RECR 1009F01 — Thu,
7-9 p.m., 6 wks, begins Sept 11-Oct 16
Norma Sands Studio — $75, $10 material fee to instructor
 2186 S Colorado Blvd, Ste D, Denver
HUNTING
Hunter Safety
— Gene Adamson
If you were born after January 1, 1949, you must take this
course to hunt with a bow or rifle in Colorado. The Colorado
Division
of Wildlife teaches survival skills using map and compass, firearm
and archery safety, hunting ethics and game care. To receive a
hunting license, a Hunter Safety Card must be presented. Safety
cards will be awarded only if all classes are attended. Plan ahead
and register early. Courses fill quickly. Minimum recommended age
is 10 years. There will be special range dates for youth under
12. * A map will be mailed to you.
- RECR 1015F01 — Tue,
Wed, Thu, 6-9:00 p.m. & Sat,
8:30-3 p.m.,
Sept 23, 24, 25, 27
- RECR 1015F02 — Tue, Wed, Thu, 6-9:00 p.m. & Sat,
8:30-3 p.m.,
Oct 21, 22, 23, 25
- RECR 1015F03 — Tue, Wed, Thu, 6-9:00 p.m. & Sat,
8:30-3 p.m.,
Nov 18, 19, 20, 22
*Lockheed Martin — $10
 TRAVEL/CRUISES
Fly Cheap, Stay Cheap, Travel Cheap
— Ron Stern
Discover the secrets of traveling in grand style on
a limited budget. Discover how to obtain great deals on airfares,
accommodations, cruises, entertainment, and creative lodging ideas
all for a fraction of the usual cost. The Internet can be a great
tool if you know where to find the best websites that can save
you money. Learn airline tips and secrets that can save you a bundle,
how to fly within Europe for only $99, ways you can cruise to exotic
ports for weeks at the same price as a typical 7-day cruise, where
to find Broadway tickets for half price, and how to stay in a country
home or castle for free-anywhere in the world. *There is an optional
$25 material fee paid to the instructor for 2 booklets that provide
many more opportunities for discount travel as well as Ron’s
list of media contacts which is loaded with insider contacts in
the travel industry.
Ron Stern is a travel
columnist, author, and photographer and will be your guide to learn
how to save big on travel.
- TRVL 1007F01— Tue,
5-7 p.m., Sept 16 (1 session)*
ACC TBA 1— $44
- TRVL 1007F02— Thu,
5-7 p.m., Nov 13 (1 session)*
ACC TBA 1— $44
Traveling Solo for Women
— Maria Richard
Are you a woman who wants to travel for fun? Did you know that
40% of women aged 35 and over want to travel but do not have a
traveling partner? Come meet other women who wish to travel and
discover useful hints for feeling safe while having a good time.
- TRVL 1005F01— Sat,
10:30-noon, Sept 20 (1 session)
ACC TB1— A $44
Take Control of Your Cruise! Tips to the Best Trip
Yet!
— Joan Grady
Discover the secrets to obtain the best cruise prices. Discuss
which cruise line’s cuisine, entertainment and ports meet
your needs. Select destinations that satisfy your own personal
quest for adventure. Explore what cabins are the best and why you
need to make these decisions before you sign up for the cruise.
Shore excursions can be costly, learn how to select the ones that
will enhance your trip the most. Cruise packing is a treat if you
know what to bring. Avoid confusion, unfulfilled expectations,
poor choices of ship for your age group or expectations. Cruise
clubs, docking, arriving, and departing schedules are important
aspects of planning as well as insurance needs, booking agents,
and more. Bon Voyage!
Joan Grady has made 40+ cruises all over the world from three days
to thirty-three days.
- TRVL 1002F01— Wed,
6-8:30 p.m., Nov 5 (1 session)
ACC TBA 1— $44
TIME
SHARES
Get the Biggest Bang for Your Buck with a Time Share!
— Joan Grady
Time Shares can be a wonderful way to vacation. Explore the “ins
and outs” of utilizing your unit, exchanging for another
vacation, maximizing your opportunities, buying another week, selling
a week or losing a week. Get the most advantage of your new property!
Discover some tips and tricks and get some new ideas for how to
go about utilizing a time-share.
Joan Grady owns four different time-shares and has been exchanging
and using them both here and abroad for almost twenty years. She
presently serves as President and board member of numerous associations.
- TRVL 1012F01—
Wed, 6-8:30 p.m., Nov 12 (1 session)
ACC TBA1— $44
HOUSE EXCHANGE
The Options of Travel through House Exchange
— Mary Schreiner
When traveling, would you like to be able to stay longer in a
favorite location, or venture into new parts of the world, without
spending
a bundle? Are you retiring and want to spend several weeks every
year traveling, but don’t want to blow the budget? Whether
you have a house, condo, or vacation home, house exchanging might
be the answer to your wish to travel while saving on the major
expense -accommodations. Learn to travel as a native, not as a
tourist. What a great way to visit foreign countries! House exchanging
is not for everyone. Get all of your questions answered to help
decide if this adventure in travel is something you might like
to try.
Mary Schreiner and her husband have done 27 house exchanges, both
domestically and overseas. Mary enjoys sharing her enthusiasm and
expertise with those who have questions and concerns about exchanging
houses.
- TRVL 1006F01— Wed,
6:30-8:30 p.m., Sept 24 (1 session)
ACC TBA1— $44
 MOTORCYCLES
Motorcycle Training
— Abate Staff
These courses follow the Motorcycle Safety Foundation curriculum
and are taught by instructors from ABATE of Colorado. For all motorcycle
classes, helmets, full-fingered gloves, long-sleeved shirt, long
pants, eye protection, as well as sturdy, over the ankle shoes
are required for all riding sessions. Loaner helmets are available
for use in the class. Pre-registration and prepayment are required.
Courses meet on the many weekends at Arapahoe Community College.
Students who do not cancel within 48 business hours of the course
will not receive a tuition refund or date transfer.
For class schedule,
availability and to register, visit www.abateofcolo.org or call
303.789.3264.
BASIC RIDER COURSE
Is a 15 hour courses designed for the new rider. Begin with the most basic
information on motorcycle controls and operation and continue to include
modules on street strategies, obstacle avoidance and braking skills. Motorcycles
are provided. The Basic Rider Course is mentally and physically demanding.
Be prepared. Recent bicycle riding experience is assumed. The
Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles accepts successful completion of
this class for the skills and written tests for your Motorcycle Endorsement.
Proof of successful completion must be taken to the DMV to receive an
endorsement. A valid Colorado driver’s license or instructional
permit is required. Students under 18 years of age must have parent sign
a liability waiver prior to the class. The State of Colorado requires
individuals less than 18 years of age to hold a motorcycle instructional
permit for one year prior to obtaining a full endorsement.
EXPERIENCED RIDER COURSE
Is a 6 1/2 hour course, conducted on a Saturday from noon-6:30 p.m. and is
designed for the licensed rider with a year or more road experience. The
course is conducted on the participant’s own motorcycle. The Motorcycle
Safety Foundation curriculum concentrates on those skills found lacking in
the accident-involved rider. This is an accelerated course. Be prepared.
You will be tested at the end of the course and can obtain your completion
card for license endorsement. A valid motorcycle license is required for
enrollment. Participants must provide current registration and proof of insurance.
Your motorcycle must be in good running order, have a fresh and fully charged
battery, good tires, and good working brakes. Bikes will be checked as well
as a motorcycle endorsement and current insurance card. Without these items,
you may not attend the class.
- For class schedule,
availability and to register,
visit www.abateofcolo.org or
call 303.789.3264.
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