Spinning® Kim Brandt, C.T. RLCC Rec. Bldg. Join a fun, energetic class that will burn calories, increase your fitness, and improve your health. Cycle your way through a 50 minute workout that will include climbs, sprints, intervals, and flats set to upbeat music that will motivate you to the end of the ride. This class is great for people of all fitness levels because you determine the intensity level. Bring water and a towel. TTh 6-6:50 pm 4/30-5/30 $83 Stretch & Tone Ayn Wieskamp RLCC Enjoy floor exercises to improve body tone, flexibility and attitude. Leg and arm weights may be used to increase workout. ON-GOING CLASSES. Sign up at class. Class starts 5/25. Times attending per week (2) (3) MWF 8:30-9:30 am May $32 $41 Livermore Martial Arts Academy Livermore Martial Arts Academy 4070 East Ave • Martial Arts for Self Defense, 13 yrs.+ Our teen and adult program is comprised of a traditional blended Martial Arts curriculum taught from a variety of disciplines including Karate, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Muay Thai kickboxing. Our classes are well rounded including standing and ground techniques for self-defense, including a fitness and conditioning emphasis. T 6:45-7:30 pm 5/7-5/28 $53 • Fitness Kickboxing Get ready to shed pounds and inches. Want to get in shape and have fun doing it? This 45 minute class begins with a quick warm-up and launches into a calorie burning party that is sure to lower stress, lose weight and have an all-around good time. Experience an ultimate body workout, kicking and punching your way to a stronger more self-confident you. This workout involves kicking and punching bags so gloves are required which may be purchased at LMAA. Sat 8-8:45 am 5/4-5/25 $53 Shinkendo, Traditional Japanese Swordsmanship, 13 yrs.+ Aikido of Livermore/Shinrei Dojo 3985 First St. Suite C Shinkendo teaches authentic Japanese swordsmanship and is a comprehensive study of the sword once practiced by the Samurai in ancient Japan. Toshishiro Obata Sensei studied extensively with some of Japan’s best know sword teachers and created this modern Budo based upon his experience; knowledge and historical research. This monthly class will cover training in sword etiquette, basics sword swinging drills, and combative sword drawing forms. 4 classes each session. Th 7-8:30 pm 5/2-5/23 $62 Aikido Beginners Course, 13 yrs.+ Aikido of Livermore/Shinrei Dojo 3985 First St. Suite C Aikido is a non-violent, Japanese martial art that teaches us to blend with the power of an attack, neutralize it and bring the attacker under control without inflicting serious injury. Aikido principles foster positive ways to deal with conflict and give us an alternative to our natural response of power verses power. Training promotes proper posture, good balance and centering as well as improved physical coordination. Safe rolling and falling skills will also be covered. 4 classes each session. T 7-8:30 pm 5/7-5/28 $62 Tai Chi Chuan Geoff Lee & Jeff King RLCC Tai Chi is a high-level internal martial art that blends positive and negative, light and dark, active and quiet, yin and yang. Training is slow and relaxed, useful for health meditation and internal breathing. This style has 108 movements; suitable for students of all ages. This class is physical in nature. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. No class 11/22, 12/27. • Beginning Movements/Concepts Beginners are taught the first 18 of the 108 movement forms. Th 7:15-8:30 pm 4/18-7/11 $77 • Intermediate/Advanced Movements/Concepts Intermediate students will work on learning all 108 movements, as well as learning the concepts that transform movements into a flowing dance of soft energy. Advanced students may explore the connections to Qi Gong, Kung Fu, work, relationships & other aspects of life. Prerequisite Beginning. Th 6:30-7:45 pm 4/18-7/11 $77 Cyclone Martial Arts Cyclone Staff 4555 Las Positas Rd. Unit E • Wrestling, 5 yrs.+ Wrestling is one of the oldest forms of hand to hand combat, it involves the use of body positioning, throws and holds to defend against an opponent. Wrestlers are known for their conditioning, power and strength. Price is for 1 day each week. M/W/F 4-5 pm $69/month • Boxing, 14 yrs.+ You will learn punching techniques and drills (sparing is optional). This class will focus in the use of striking techniques on bags and pads. Boxing is also a very good cardiovascular exercise; great for the heart and weight loss. MF 6:30-7:30 pm $69/month TTh 7:30-8:30 pm $69/month Sat 10-11 am $69/month Computer Classes Lynn Pesonen RLCC Lynn Pesonen has been teaching in the Bay Area since 1996 helping thousands to learn valuable computer skills to be used at work and/or at home by offering quality training. Bring your own laptop if you’d prefer otherwise laptops will be provided with two persons per computer. • Hands-on Microsoft Excel-Next Step Have you been using Excel to its potential? Become proficient and improve the way you use powerful tools to analyze and communicate your data. You’ll discover how to quickly and efficiently create graphs, wrap text, merge and center cells, freeze columns and rows, plus more. The instructor will hand out a take-home class manual. 1 class. T 6:30-8:30 pm 4/30 $63 • Hands-on Microsoft Powerpoint & Publisher Learn to create and present appealing slide shows with PowerPoint by using bulleted lists, photos and applying animation. You’ll also learn how to use Publisher by modifying designs and content to create impressive flyers, newsletters, etc. The instructor, Lynn Pesonen will hand out a take-home class manual. Bring your own laptop if you’d prefer otherwise laptops will be provided with two persons per computer. 2 classes. T 6:30-8:30 pm 5/7-5/14 $113 Folk Guitar, 15 yrs+ Ray Baird RLCC • Beginners & Adv. Beg. This class is for those interested in learning to play the guitar for fun. It will cover basic guitar chords, simple strums, easy picking patterns and a little bit of music theory. Class pace will be adjusted to accommodate the skill variance of the students. 5 classes. W 5:30-6:25 pm 5/1-5/29 $91 • Intermediate This class is designed to introduce new guitar techniques to those who have mastered the basics. You will learn different ways to make your guitar sing. You will learn a variety of new songs, musical styles and some basic music theory. Sessions build on previous session but not necessarily requiring that background. 5 classes. W 4:30-5:25 pm 5/1-5/29 $91 Chinese Brush Painting and Calligraphy Feng Chen RLCC Learn ancient art and elegant styles of art from artist Feng Chen. Students will learn how to make animals come alive with their own delicate and beautiful works of art. Students will be taught brush strokes, shading of ink, color, textures and composition. Subject matter will include flowers, animals and landscapes. 7 classes. W 7-8:30 pm 4/24-6/5 $228 Are Flying Lessons for You? 15 yrs.+ Red Sky Aviation 333 W. Jack London, Hangar 135 Considered flying lessons and aren’t sure what’s involved or if they are right for you? This foursession course will explore the process of earning a Private Pilot’s License. Four classroom sessions include presentations on principles of flight and an introduction to general aviation aircraft. Course concludes with an introductory flight/lesson. Experienced pilots and instructors will share information about their flying lessons, requirements to complete the course of instruction, aviation ground school and licensing/medical requirements. www.redskyaviation.com. W 6:30-7:45 pm 5/1-5/15 (plus individual flight) $212 CPR & AED, 13 yrs.+ American Safety Academy Staff RLCC In our CPR and AED for the Lay Rescuer course we will teach you how to provide CPR for adult, children and infants, as well as how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). Come learn emergency response in a low stress, hands on environment. Be prepared when a loved one or co-worker needs you! 2 Year certification issued upon completion of class. 1 class. Sat 9:30 am-12:30 pm 5/18 $69 Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid, 13 yrs.+ American Safety Academy Staff RLCC Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death in the United States for children from 1 to 9 years of age. 33 children die each day in the U.S. from traumatic injuries, and more than nine million children are seen in the ER for injuries each year. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, pediatric first aid is the immediate care given to a suddenly ill or injured child until the responsibility can be taken over by a medical professional, parent, or legal guardian. This class is a low stress hands on two year certification. The CPR/AED portion covers infant, children and adults. 1 class. Sat 9:30 am-2 pm 4/27 $89 Quick Gourmet Appetizers, 14 yrs.+ Living Gourmet RLCC Appetizers make a meal special, impress that drop in company, or added with a bowl of soup make a great lunch. Don’t let the idea of a special appetizer scare you, with a few quick tricks and use of some pre-prepared products you can create an unending supply of great appetizers we will make 3 in class and you will leave with ideas for many variations. We will work with puff pastry and filo dough. 1 class. Sat 9:30-11:30 am 4/27 $32