Winter 2026 Activity Guide

BALLET FOR BEGINNERS | 18+ YRS Irveline Evans This class is a non-aggressive workout where we work on reaching and extending through our arms and legs helping to build long-lean muscles, balance and good posture. Find the 20 reasons why a ballet workout is so beneficial to your body. Irveline Evans (former professional dancer with the Dutch National Ballet in Amsterdam) uses inspiring classical music, the French ballet terminology, demonstrates and dances with you, but does not expect all of us to look like swans (yet). Bring a small towel to dry off. Review your receipt for attire. 441434 A Noon-12:50 pm Sa 1/10-2/14 441434 B Noon-12:50 pm Sa 2/28-4/4 BCCC, Mezzanine, Group Exercise Room A $50 R-BCCC M | $60 NR O 6 sessions ANCIENT CHINESE BODY MOVEMENT 18+ YRS BinBin Deng, Huimin Lu This program promotes cultural understanding and community connection through accessible, hands-on experiences with traditional Chinese arts and body movement. Whether you’re looking to build flexibility, improve mind-body awareness, or simply try something new, this class helps you find the movement that fits you best. Most of all, come enjoy and have fun! All are welcome. Chinese Music & Dance Movements 441458 A 10-11 am Su 1/11 Ba Duan Jin (Eight-form Qigong Practice) 441458 B 10-11 am Su 2/15 Chinese Calligraphy 441458 C 10-11 am Su 3/8 Walking, Standing & Sitting Meditation 441458 D 10-11 am Su 3/29 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room B $10 R-BCCC | $12 NR PASTEL UNLIMITED | 18+ YRS Vivian Ripley Join our workshop, where we examine the many possibilities of creating art with pastel, a medium growing in popularity. Through the years, pastel has proved it is not a fragile medium. Vivian presents various subject matter, different surface usage and details about color properties in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Demonstration is included along with insightful group critique. All levels. Experienced pastelists are encouraged to grow in their creativity. A supply list is included within your PDF receipt emailed immediately following registration (double check your email address is correct at registration). Please call Vivian with any supply needs questions at the phone number in your receipt. 441526 A Noon-2:30 pm W 1/14-3/4

CREATING WITH COLORED PENCIL | 18+ YRS Vivian Ripley Learn a variety of colored pencil techniques, applied in multiple ways to a variety of surfaces. Composition, value, pattern and color use are stressed. The class features demonstration, personal attention and encourages individual projects. All levels. Supply list included in emailed pdf receipt immediately following registration. 441527 A 9:30 am-Noon F 1/9-2/27 ACRYLIC WORKSHOP | 18+ YRS Vivian Ripley This versatile medium can be applied with a variety of brush strokes, resulting in a broad scope of interesting visual effects. A strong composition evolves from our emphasis on design and value. The class includes progressive subject matter, new techniques, individual attention and constructive critique. All levels. Supply list included in emailed receipt immediately following registration. 441528 A 7-9:30 pm M 1/12-3/9 (skip 1/19, 2/16) In this class, Vivian presents important concepts in beginning a landscape, including perspective, depth, tone and center of interest. She begins her landscape in the medium chosen by most participants (acrylic, watercolor, pastel or colored pencil). Please bring a photo of the landscape you want to create. Vivian brings bring examples, but a landscape you pick yourself carries more of your own thoughts and emotions, and your connection helps the process. Vivian gives individual attention and suggestions to each artist. Close the session with a constructive critique involving everyone. Some painting and drawing experience is suggested. One-hour lunch break. 441175 A 9:30 am-4 pm Sa 2/28 BCCC, Level 2, Art Room $68 R-BCCC | $82 NR BCCC, Level 2, Art Room $122 R-BCCC | $146 NR O 7 sessions LET’S DO A LANDSCAPE | 18+ YRS Vivian Ripley BCCC, Level 2, Art Room $122 R-BCCC | $146 NR O 8 sessions

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