Spring/Summer 2017 Edition April-August AdultWise is published by the Orange Community Education & Recreation Department of Orange City Schools Erin Fach, Director Pam Bayus, Adult Education Coordinator & Editor For more information on courses or articles in this publication call (216) 831-8601 Ext. 5408 Orange Community Education & Recreation 32000 Chagrin Blvd. Pepper Pike, OH 44124 (216) 831- 8601 www.orangerec.com Inside this Issue Keep It Moving—Keep It fun! Page 2 Paint for fun & Woodworking classes Page 3 Writing classes Page 2 Hot Picks for Spring Page 3 Indians vs. Chicago White Sox Page 2 Spring & Summer Travel! Page 4 The newsletter for lifelong learners New writing classes and workshops set to debut this spring and fall O range Community Education & Recreation’s adult education program is pleased to welcome local author and professor Jacqui Lipton to our team of instructors. Jacqui has published a number of short stories under her own name and by her pen name, KC Maguire. Her debut novel, Inside the Palisade, a young adult sci-fi story, was published by Lodestone (UK) in 2015 and won the Purple Dragonfly Award for science fiction. Jacqui holds an MFA in Fiction Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She is also a popular speaker on legal issues for authors and can be found online at kcmaguire.com. Continued on Page 2 Parent & Child Yoga & Meditation garnering praise from parents & kids! T his fall Orange Community Education & Recreation introduced a new class designed to help children deal with daily stress and focus better in school. The evaluations are in! Parent & Child Yoga & Meditation has people talking, and in a good way. On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being “Excellent,” the class has consistently been rated a 5 by both parents and their children. For example, one child wrote on the evaluation, “It’s fun and helps us focus! Elizabeth is great!” while a parent wrote, “Elizabeth was thoughtful, prepared & accessible. Great class.” The spring Parent/Child Yoga & Meditation class is scheduled for Wednesdays, April 12-May 3 from 7:00-8:00pm at the Pepper Pike Learning Center. To register your family call 216-831-8601 or visit www.orangerec.com. Jacqui Lipton will teach a writing class and two workshops at the Pepper Pike Learning Center.
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Spring/Summer 2017 Edition April-August
AdultWise is
published by the
Orange
Community
Education
&
Recreation
Department of
Orange City
Schools
Erin Fach, Director
Pam Bayus,
Adult Education Coordinator &
Editor
For more
information on
courses or
articles in this
publication call
(216) 831-8601
Ext. 5408
Orange Community Education & Recreation
32000 Chagrin Blvd. Pepper Pike, OH 44124
(216) 831-8601 www.orangerec.com
Inside this Issue
Keep It Moving—Keep It fun! Page 2 Paint for fun & Woodworking classes Page 3
Writing classes Page 2 Hot Picks for Spring Page 3
Indians vs. Chicago White Sox Page 2 Spring & Summer Travel! Page 4
The newsletter for lifelong learners
New writing classes and
workshops set to debut this spring and fall
O range Community Education & Recreation’s
adult education program is pleased to welcome
local author and professor Jacqui Lipton to our team
of instructors.
Jacqui has published a number of short stories
under her own name and by her pen name, KC
Maguire. Her debut novel, Inside the Palisade, a
young adult sci-fi story, was published by Lodestone
(UK) in 2015 and won the Purple Dragonfly Award
for science fiction.
Jacqui holds an MFA in Fiction Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She is
also a popular speaker on legal issues for authors and can be found online at
T his fall Orange Community Education & Recreation introduced a new class
designed to help children deal with daily stress and focus better in school. The
evaluations are in! Parent & Child Yoga & Meditation has people talking, and in a
good way.
On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being “Excellent,” the class has consistently been rated a
5 by both parents and their children. For example, one child wrote on the evaluation,
“It’s fun and helps us focus! Elizabeth is great!” while a parent wrote, “Elizabeth was
thoughtful, prepared & accessible. Great class.”
The spring Parent/Child Yoga & Meditation class is scheduled for Wednesdays,
April 12-May 3 from 7:00-8:00pm at the Pepper Pike Learning Center. To register
your family call 216-831-8601 or visit www.orangerec.com.
Jacqui Lipton will teach a writing class and two workshops at the
Pepper Pike Learning Center.
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AdultWise
Keep It Moving &
Keep It Fun
S pring has arrived! What better time
to explore the many fitness
programs available to you at Pepper Pike
Learning Center and at the Orange
Senior Center. No matter what your
current fitness level, Orange Community
Education & Recreation offers something
just for you!
Discover the joy of movement in Nia®
Dance Fitness, a blend of movements
and concepts from modern dance, jazz,
Tai Chi, Aikido and Yoga. A class is
available on Monday mornings or
Tuesday evenings. We are pleased to
welcome back the popular fitness
program Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Cindy
Jo Shwab. The Senior Center offers a
variety of holistic health & wellness
classes including Tai Chi Qigong,
Acupressure: Japanese Style, Cardio
& Core, and Strength & Stretch,
Mindfulness is just as important to
health and wellness as you will learn in
Beginning & Intermediate Meditation
with instructor, John Finnegan.
For details on these and other fitness
classes see the Spring/Summer Activity
Brochure at www.orangerec.com. For
more information call (216) 831-8601,
ext. 5408.
Writing classes, continued from Page 1
Upcoming classes for writers and would
be writers include the following:
Writing Fiction for Children and Young Adults New! You will learn how to hook the younger ready with engaging first sentences, para-graphs and chapters, develop characters, the plot arc and subplots, and how to write scenes that crackle with tension and conflict. You will also explore viable markets for your short story or novel. No.17SAE808 Tuesdays 4/11-5/23 (except 5/16) (6 sessions) 6:30-8:30pm PPLC Room 22 $89/resident $99/non-resident
Legal Issues for Authors New! You will learn about the most common legal issues such as copy-right, contract, defamation and privacy laws. You will also be introduced to self-publishing vs. traditional publishing. Save on your registration fee when taking this workshop in conjunction with Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Pub-lishing. No.17SAE809 Thursday 5/4 6:30-8:30pm PPLC Room 22 $39/resident $49/non-resident
Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Pub-lishing New! Learn about the advantages and disadvantages with self-publishing vs. traditional publishing, usually involv-ing an agent who submits the work to publishing houses. You will leave the class with a better understanding of your next path in publishing your work. Save on your registration fee when taking this workshop in conjunction with Legal Issues for Authors. No.17SAE810 Thursday 5/11 6:30-8:30pm PPLC Room 22 $39/resident $49/non-resident
Legal Issues for Authors & Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing Take both workshops listed above and save on your registration fee.
American Heart Association CPR, AED & BLS for Healthcare Providers For certified and non-certified healthcare No. 17SAE469 Thursday 5/18 5:45-8:45pm PPLC Room 22 $49/resident $54/non-resident plus $25 payable to the instructor for students taking Heartsaver CPR and First Aid
Medical Professionals: See details on Cristina Sempé’s online class, Spanish
for Medical Professionals at www.yougotclass.org/catalog.cfm/
Hollywood Casino Let's head to the riverfront for one of the most acclaimed arts festivals in the coun-try, featuring more than 240 artists, fabu-lous food, and entertainment.. Then we’re off to try our luck at new Hollywood
Casino. Board deluxe motor coach in the Pepper Pike Learning Center parking lot by 9:00am. Last day for registrations or for refunds is May 23! No.17SSE917 Friday 6/9 9:00am-9:30pm $49
Ann Arbor Art Fair The Ann Arbor Art Fair is one of the largest outdoor art fairs in the nation. The streets of Ann Arbor will transform into an art lover’s paradise where you can experience and en-joy original works of art, street performances, culinary treats and a variety of sidewalk sales. From seasoned art enthusiasts to nov-ice collectors, thousands will make the trip to discover something truly inspiring. Board motor coach in the PPLC lot at 8:30am. No.17XSE912 Friday 7/21 8:30am-8:30pm $59/person
Register online at www.orangerec.com 216-831-8601
Spring & Summer Travel
Niagara Falls & Niagara-on
-the-Lake Escape This magnificent trip that includes deluxe motor coach transportation, lodging in the Niagara Falls area, most meals, guided tour of Niagara Falls,
visit to Niagara-on-the-Lake and Queen Victoria Park, a cruise by the falls and gaming at Fallsview Casino. All passengers must have a valid passport. For a detailed flyer on this exciting trip visit www.orangerec.com. A $75 deposit is due now, final payment due by April 10. This trip will fill quickly, so register early! No. 17XSE929 Tuesday-Thursday 6/20-6/22 $299/double occupan-cy $359/single
Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Arts Festival
& Rivers Casino Always a favorite, see more than 300 art-ists and craftsman! We’ll have plenty of time at the arts festival before heading off to the Rivers Casino for slots and gaming. Board coach in the Pepper Pike Learning Center parking lot by 9:00am. $15 slot play and $5 for food at Riv-ers Casino, and deluxe motor coach transportation. (Must be 21 years or older to enter the casino. Last day for registrations or for refunds is May10! No. 17XSE915 Friday 6/2 9:00am-9:30pm $49/person
