WINCHESTER NEWSLETTER

MARCH-APRIL 2020

WINCHESTER DONDEROCULTURAL CENTER

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MUSIC OF FEMALE COMPOSERSMARCH 6 @ 7:00PM

RUSSIAN-JEWISH SEASONSMARCH 28 @ 2:00PM

NOCHE HUASTECAMARCH 20 @ 6:00PM

SHAPIRO PROJECTAPRIL 30 @ 7:00PM

Celebrate the music of female composers with a program by Cindy Lee, Moonlight Tran, Damaris Morales, Marta Plominska, and Joan Sobel.

Ballet Folklorico Sol Huasteco invites you to a night of nostalgia as they honor their namesake by highlighting the hardworking and humble Huasteca region of Mexico.

Musical program featuring compositions by Shostakovich, Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, and more, as performed by Dr. Maria Pisarenko, Dmytro Nehrych, and Svetlana Goritselov.

Come celebrate International Jazz Day with the Las Vegas-based jazz quartet, Shapiro Project, as they perform jazz arrangements of Stevie Wonder’s songs.

CONCERTS

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SANDSTONE & SILVERBOOK LAUNCH READINGMARCH 21 @ 7:00PM

CREATE-A-ZINE WORKSHOPAPRIL 21 @ 6:00PM

Nevada, P.S. I LOVE YOUAPRIL 11 @ 11:00AM - 4:00PM

CHILDREN’S FESTIVALAPRIL 25 @ 10:00AM-3:00PM

Join the Clark County Poet Laureate Heather Lang-Cassera in the launch of the poetry anthology book, Sandstone & Silver, a collection of works created by exclusively by Nevadans, published by Zeitgeist Press.

Join Nevada Humanities in creating cultural bridges across the urban and rural communities of Nevada through the creation of artistic postcards, connecting Nevadans through the mail about what we love from the place we call home.

Get hands-on with poetry and create a poetry-themed zine with Clark County Poet Laureate Heather Lang-Cassera & Poet Extraordinaire Emilee Wirshing.

Join us for a day of casual family fun! Stage performances, carnival games, splash pad, petting zoo, bounce house, food and craft vendors, and more!

EVENTS

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YOGA 101Tuesdays/Thursdays @ 12:00-1:00PM$37

FOLKLORIC DANCINGAGES 40 AND UPTuesdays/Thursdays @ 6:30-7:30PM$25

VOICE LESSONSAges 15 and upTuesdays @ 6:00PM6 Sessions | $84

Learn the basics of yoga in this 6-session series. The new and curious are welcome, as are those who are more experienced.

Check out our latest offering of Mexican Folkloric Dancing meant for the good looking people that are ages 40 and up.

Sign up for private vocal lessons to train your voice in singing and other vocal performance.

FEATURED CL A SSES

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THEATER PROGRESS

After a long period of renovation, the theater is finished, pending functionality testing. Currently we are holding a “soft opening” to gauge community feedback on the renovation with a series of concerts over the next few months.We would greatly appreciate any comments on the new space from the new seats to the lighting and sound, and surveys can be found at the front desk.

So far we have held our first concert in the renovated space in January and have many more shows planned for the next few months, including shows found on page 3.

We will do a grand opening of the theater at a later date, which we will announce and can be attended by anyone.

FIRE UPDATE

On December 22nd, the back end of the Winchester building was set on fire. The fire devastated the Friends of Winchester shed and rendered the dance room unusable for the foreseeable future due to damage to both the floor and the wall of the building. While this has had an impact on our classes and scheduling, all the staff and participants at Winchester have been extremely helpful during this time and we are happy to say that everyone has been able to keep their classes running smoothly.

The good news is that a project manager has been appointed by the County to oversee the repairs, and efforts to pursue restoration are underway. We will continue to keep everyone updated as changes are made or new information is made aware to us.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

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MEET MARCOMarco Antonio Varela is an opera singing sensation. As a professional opera tenor, his career has allowed him to perform in Europe, China and Latin America. Locally, he has performed at a variety of venues, including with the Henderson Symphony; the University of Nevada Las Vegas; Opera las Vegas; and at the Mandalay Bay Arena, where he performed the Mexican National Anthem live on HBO to open the 2003 championship fight between Oscar De La Hoya and Yori Boy Campas, for an international audience of millions. He has even performed in special events for the Ambassador of Monaco, The Mexican Consulate, and the First Lady of Guatemala.

Marco also works in international business, as well as in filmmaking. He worked as a producer on two films in 2017: The Last Call, which won awards both in Nevada and abroad in Italy; and the feature film An Echo in Time, created by his startup film company, Maverick Media Corporation. Marco holds a variety of positions and honors, such as being an Appointed Emissary for the Honorary Consul of Guatemala in Las Vegas and a Knight of Elmina. He is a member of the Latin Chamber of Commerce in Las Vegas, the Arts Club of Washington, the National Space Society, the World Affairs Council in Las Vegas, and the AGMA (American Guild of Musical Artists).

Marco is bringing his extraordinary talents and experience to Winchester Dondero Cultural Center, where he is offering private vocal lessons to those wishing to sing, to speak, and everything in between.

MEET THE STAFF

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CARDS & FRIENDSThis is an opportunity to meet new friends! Play, socialize, and have a great time!

Wednesdays @ 10:00am to 3:00pmFREE!

WRITING WORKSHOPDiscover how to achieve the perfectwriting flow by using your five senses.

Friday, March 13 | 11:00am to 12:00pmFREE!

BINGO MADNESSJoin us for Bingo! We will play regular bingo as well as different patterns! Lunch is included.Thursday, March 12 & April 910:00am to 1:00pmFREE!

DR. WENDYLearn about meditation, relaxation, andstress reducing techniques.

Tuesday, April 21 | 10:30am to 12:30pmFREE!

WEEKLY PROGRAMS

SENIOR SPEAKS

MONTHLY PROGRAMS

SENIOR WELLNESS

WII BOWLINGLive active, live better, meet friends,and have fun! We are looking for newmembers to create more teams.Wednesdays @ 10:00am to 3:00pmSaturdays, 10:00am to 1:00pmFREE!

SAVVY SENIORS #2In the last few years, we have seen an increase in scams that target seniors. The Better Business Bureau will present on how you can identify and protect yourself from these scams.

Tuesday, March 24 | 11:00am to 12:00pmFREE!

SOCIAL HOURIt’s 5 o’clock somewhere! Create your own ice cream bowl and play some classic games.Friday, March 27 & April 241:00pm to 2:30pmFREE!

ASK DR. HAKIMPOUR“What is Asthma?”Dr. Hakimpour will be presenting on a new medi-cal topic. He will cover symptoms and diagnosis. Coffee and snacks will be provided.

Tuesday, April 28 | 11:00am to 1:00pm1:00pm to 2:30pmFREE!

SENIORS

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LAUGHLIN RIVERSIDE CRUISEJoin us on the USS Riverside Boat for a relaxing, narrated cruise of the Colorado River and close regions. Afterwards, you may enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure.Lunch/Snacks/All purchases on your own.Cruise is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

$12.00 Riverside Tour Fee(Due on the day of the field trip)

Friday, March 6 | 8:00am to 4:30pmCost: $2.00 + $12.00 Tour Fee

ELDORADO CANYON MINE TOURThe Techatticup Mine is the oldest and richest mine in Southern Nevada. It ran from 1861 to 1942. After the tour, we will picnic at Hemenway Park, known to get frequent visits from the local Big Horn sheep.Bring your own lunch & a jacket.Tour is 1 hour.

$15.00 Mine Tour Fee(Due on the day of the field trip)

Friday, April 17 | 8:00am to 12:30pmCost: $2.00 + $15.00 Tour Fee

THE SMITH CENTER —ONCE ON THIS ISLANDYou will have the unique opportunity to sit on stage for the ‘Once on this Island’ broadway performance. Come celebrate this French Caribbean love story!Note: There will be no intermission. You must remain seated on stage throughout the 90 minute performance. Ticket included. Space limited.

Wednesday, March 11 | 6:30pm to 9:30pmCost: $2.00

THE BREAKFAST CLUB:MCMULLAN’S IRISH PUB — ST. PATRICKS DAYThe Breakfast Club will crash the McMullan’s Irish Pub on St. Paddy’s day! We will check out their breakfast selection and enjoy Irish entertainment.Breakfast/All purchases on your own.

Remember to wear green!

Tuesday, March 17 | 8:30am to 11:30amCost: $2.00

REGISTRATIONRegistration for all senior activities and field trips (except Zion trip) begins on:WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 @ 10AM

THE BREAKFAST CLUB: THE EGG & IThe next stop for The Breakfast Club will be the Egg & I! Afterwards we will head over to Town Square, where you may take a lovely stroll, work off the calories, or shop ‘til you drop!Breakfast/All purchases on your own.Note: The Egg & I is a popular spot and there might be a wait for seating.

Tuesday, April 23 | 9:00am to 2:00pmCost: $2.00

SENIOR OUTINGS

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OTHER SENIOR ACTIVITIES

FIELD TRIP INFO

SENIOR TRIP

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ZION TRIPExperience the great outdoors on this fun adventure to Zion National Park! Participants will travel by motor coach and we will be joined by seniors from other centers. Dress in comfortable clothes for hiking, bring a jacket, water, and a lunch/snacks! Food may also be purchased in the park.All purchases on your own.Registration at Paradise, Whitney, Cora Coleman, and West Flamingo begins Monday, March 2, 2020!Registration at Winchester begins Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 10am!Space is Limited.Note: You must register at the center you wish to travel with.

Wednesday, April 29 | 7:30am to 8:15pmCost: $35.00 (includes all fees)

Seniors in ShapeTry out our new low impact exercise class!

Every Thursday (March & April)2:00pm to 3:00pmCost: $2.00

Medicine on the MoveMedicine on the Move is a mobile medical unit that provides annual wellness visits,retinal eye exams, immunizations, and mammograms for seniors who have Medicare Advantage plans through United Healthcare and Anthem.!

Wednesday, March 4 11:00am to 5:00pm

Crafty CornerFeeling crafty? Learn to make an easy DIY craft* with Enma!*Inquire about the craft on the day of registration

Thursday, April 1611:00am to 12:00pmCost: $1.00

» Trips are booked on a first come, first served basis. Upon entering the center you will be given a number, and you must be present with that number to register. Numbers do not reserve a space.

» Transportation is via one or two ten-passenger county vans. » A minimum of 5 participants must be registered or trip will be cancelled. » Field trips are non-refundable. » Be sure you will be able to attend the trip before you register. Each participant must register in person. You may call 702-455-7340

after 12pm on registration day to find out if space is still available on a trip. If trips are full, you may add your name to the wait list. » Participants must leave from Winchester center as a group. No exceptions. » Anyone requiring special accommodation must request them on registration day.

13CL A SS LIST

CLASS NAME

CLASS NAME

Old EnglishCountry Dance

PIANO

ZUMBA

Folkloric Dancing with Fabiola Gomez

VIOLIN

YOUTH MexicanFolkloric Dance

GUITAR

ADULT MexicanFolkloric Dance

VOICE LESSONS

TAI CHI

IGNITE Drums

WITNESS THE FITNESS

YOGA

DAYS & TIMES DATES AGE PRICE

DAYS & TIMES DATES AGE PRICE

THURS6:00 - 8:00PM MAR 5 - 26 13+ $25.00

WED3:00 - 7:30PM

FEB 26 - APR 1APR 15 - MAY 20 7+ $84.00

FRI6:30 - 7:30PM MAR 6 - 27 13+ $18.00

TUES & THURS6:30 - 7:30PM MAR 3 - 31 40+ $25.00

WED3:00 - 7:30PM

FEB 26 - APR 1APR 15 - MAY 20 7+ $84.00

FRI 6:00 - 8:00PMSAT 2:30 - 4:30PM MAR 6 - 28 4+ $25.00

THURS & SAT11:00-3:00PM

FEB 27 - APR 4APR 16 - MAY 23 7+ $84.00

SAT1:30 - 2:30PM MAR 7 - 28 18+ $18.00

WED6:00-7:30PM

FEB 26 - APR 1APR 15 - MAY 20 13+ $84.00

SAT2:30 - 4:30PM

FEB 29 - APR 4APR 14 - MAY 23 18+ $37.00

SAT4:00 - 5:00PM MAR 7 - 28 ALL AGES $18.00

TUES & THURS4:00 - 5:00PM

FEB 25 - APR 2APR 14 - MAY 21 18+ $2.00

THURS12:00 - 1:00PM

FEB 27 - APR 2APR 16 - MAY 21 18+ $37.00

MONTHLY PROGRAMS

6 WEEK PROGRAMS

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CLASS NAME

Ballet 3-5

Contemporary

Jazz Dance

Ballet Beginning

Ballet Intermediate

Ballet Advanced

Hip-Hop Level 1 & 2

Hip-Hop Level 3 & 4

DAYS & TIMES DATES AGE PRICE

SAT8:15 - 9:00AM JAN 18 - APR 4 3-5 $35.00

SAT12:00 - 2:00PM JAN 18 - APR 4 11+ $49.00

TUES5:30 - 7:30PM JAN 15 - APR 1 11+ $49.00

SAT9:00 - 9:45PM JAN 18 - APR 4 6-10 $35.00

SAT9:45 - 10:45PM JAN 18 - APR 4 11 - 13 $39.00

SAT10:45 - 12:00PM JAN 18 - APR 4 14 - 18 $45.00

WED & FRI5:30 - 6:30PM JAN 14 - MAR 31 6 - 18 $49.00

WED & FRI6:30 - 7:30PM JAN 14 - MAR 31 6 - 18 $49.00

STARCATCHERS DANCE PROGRAMS

Classes may be cancelled due to low enrollment.

Winchester Dondero Cultural Center3130 McLeod Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89121702-455-7340

https://clarkcountynv.gov/parks

WINCHESTER DONDEROCULTURAL CENTER