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Learning Computers
Beginners Class Class #1: October 5 – November 9, 2010 Register by October 1, 2010
Class #2 January 4 – February 8, 2011 Register by December 31, 2010
Tuesdays ~ 8:00 – 9:00 am Limit: 10 Cost: FREE
Intermediate / Advanced Class Class #1: October 5 – November 9, 2010 Register by October 1, 2010
Class #2 January 4 – February 8, 2011 Register by December 31, 2010 Tuesdays ~ 9:30 – 10:30 am Limit: 10 Cost: FREE
SKIES OVER GALAX
A program about the stars. Fall and winter Sites. September 15, 2010 October 20, 2010 November 17, 2010 Wednesdays 7:00 pm Galax Recreation Center (3rd Floor Activity Room) FREE
Digital Photography
Learn all you need to know about your digital camera and how to take outstanding photographs you'll be proud of.
Session II (Previous Brochure) August 17 – September 21, 2010 Tuesdays ~ 8:00 – 10:00 am Limit: 20 Cost: FREE Must register by August 6, 2010 to attend
Session I February 22 – March 29, 2011 Tuesdays ~ 8:00 – 10:00 am Limit: 20 Cost: FREE Must register by February 18, 2011 to attend
PRE-PLANNING BURIAL SEMINARS
Seminar #1: Wednesday, September, 29, 2010 Seminar #2: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 noon Where: Galax Recreation Center (3rd Floor Activity Room) The staff of Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home will be here for an informational session that will provide answers to all your questions on pre-burial planning. Cost: FREE
SENIOR PILATES AND FITNESS BALL CLASS
Modified Pilate’s exercises with the older adult in mind. Helps strengthen inner core and back muscles. All exercises are performed on mats. Uses stretch bands, hand weights and fit ball.
Session IV (Previous Brochure) August 16 – September 24, 2010 No class Monday, September 6, 2010 (Labor Day) Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday Time: 8:00 – 8:45 am Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents, $30.00 Non-City Residents
Session I September 27 – November 5, 2010 Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday Time: 8:00 – 8:45 am Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents, $30.00 Non-City Residents
Session II November 8 – December 17, 2010 No class Friday, November 26, 2010 (Thanksgiving Holiday) Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday Time: 8:00 – 8:45 am Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents, $30.00 Non-City Residents No class November 26
Session III January 3 – February 11, 2011 Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday Time: 8:00 – 8:45 am Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents, $30.00 Non-City Residents
Session IV February 14 – March 25, 2011 Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday Time: 8:00 – 8:45 am Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents, $30.00 Non-City Residents

SIGN LANGUAGE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
Learn the basics of sign language to improve your communication skills with the hard of hearing and hearing impaired.
When: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2011 – Thursdays Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon Limit: 10 Cost: FREE Instructors: Keisha Phillips and Sarah Perry Must register by February 25, 2011 to attend.
JEWELRY MAKING CLASS
Make your own necklaces, bracelets and other jewelry with the help of other class participants.
Wednesdays ~ October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2010 Third floor multipurpose room A Time: 10:00 am – Noon Cost: FREE Limit: None Bring all materials necessary to assemble your project. Must register by October 1, 2010 to attend.
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CPR FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND SENIOR CITIZENS
Learn how to possibly save a life using CPR techniques and first-aid. American Heart Association certified instructor, Gail Rector, will show you how in this class designed for all age groups and with the older adult in mind.
When: October 5, 2010 – Tuesday Register by October 1, 2010 to attend Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: $10.00 Limit: 8
SILVERSNEAKERS® RANGE OF MOTION AND MUSCLE STRENGTHENING CLASS
This program is developed by the Humana Health Care Group and provides strengthening exercises for all major muscle groups and helps individuals with improved range of motion exercises. Small hand weights, balls and exercise bands are used to improve performance. This class is free if you have Humana Health Insurance. ?SilverSneakers is a registered mark of Healthways, Inc.
Session IV (Previous Brochure)
August 16 – September 24, 2010 No class Monday, September 6, 2010 (Labor Day) Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday Time: 11:00 – 11:45 am Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents, $30.00 Non-City Residents
Session I September 27 – November 5, 2010 Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday Time: 11:00 – 11:45 am Cost: $25.00 for Galax City Residents $30.00 for Non-City Residents
Session II November 8 – December 17, 2010 No class Friday, November 26, 2010 (Thanksgiving Holiday) Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday Time: 11:00 – 11:45 am Cost: $25.00 for Galax City Residents $30.00 for Non-City Residents No class November 26
Session III January 3 – February 11, 2011 Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday Time: 11:00 – 11:45 am Cost: $25.00 for Galax City Residents $30.00 for Non-City Residents
Session IV February 14 – March 25, 2011 Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday Time: 11:00 – 11:45 am Cost: $25.00 for Galax City Residents $30.00 for Non-City Residents
SILVERSNEAKERS® YOGA STRETCH
Yoga Stretch will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of motion. Restorative breathing exercises and a final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Endorsed by Humana Health Care and free to their policy holders. SilverSneakers is a registered mark of Healthways, Inc.
Session IV (Previous Brochure) August 16 – September 24, 2010 No class Monday, September 6, 2010 (Labor Day) Monday – Wednesday – Friday 9:15 – 10:00 am Limit: None Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents $30.00 Non-City Residents
Session I September 27 – November 5, 2010 Monday – Wednesday – Friday 9:15 – 10:00 am Limit: None Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents $30.00 Non-City Residents
Session II November 8 – December 17, 2010 No class Friday, November 26, 2010 (Thanksgiving Holiday) Monday – Wednesday – Friday 9:15 – 10:00 am Limit: None Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents $30.00 Non-City Residents
Session III January 3 – February 11, 2011 Monday – Wednesday – Friday 9:15 – 10:00 am Limit: None Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents $30.00 Non-City Residents
Session IV February 14 – March 25, 2011 Monday – Wednesday – Friday 9:15 – 10:00 am Limit: None Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents $30.00 Non-City Residents
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Spinning Classes
Are you looking for a new way to stay fit and lose those unwanted pounds?? Well, why not spin your way into shape with a spinning class at the Galax Recreation Center. This instructor-led class is open to all levels from beginners to the advanced rider and will guide you through different workout phases (warm-up, steady, up tempo cadences, sprints, climbs, running, jumping and cool down) all to upbeat music at your own pace.
*Classes are scheduled in six-week sessions. Eight (8) bikes are available for the six-week class session registration. One (1) bike is for class daily call-in reservations.
*Morning class reservations will be taken the day before first come first served on a call in reservation list.
*Evening class reservations will be taken the day of the class first come first served on a call in reservation list.
Cost: $45.00 (per six-week session) $5.00 (per daily reservation)
MORNING SPIN
Monday, Wednesday, Friday Class #1 6:15 – 7:15 am Class #2 9:30 – 10:30 am Session 1 (August 23 – October 1, 2010) Session 2 (October 4 – November 12, 2010) Session 3 (November 15 – December 31, 2010) Session 4 (January 3 – February 11, 2011) Session 5 (February 14 – March 25, 2011)
EVENING SPIN
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Class #1 4:30 – 5:30 pm Class # 2 5:30 – 6:30 pm Class # 3 6:45 – 7:45 pm Session 1 (August 23 – September 30, 2010) Session 2 (October 4 – November 11, 2010) Session 3 (November 15 – December 30, 2010) Session 4 (January 3 – February 10, 2011) Session 5 (February 14 – March 24, 2011)
WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP 1401
Can’t seem to lose those extra pounds by yourself? Join our weight loss support club to get the support you need to lose weight and stay on track. Recipes, diet tips, and more. 13–week sessions
Session II (Previous Brochure) July 20, 2010 – October 19, 2010 Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:00 am Cost: $13.00 Limit: None Register at any time.
Session I October 26, 2010 – January 18, 2011 Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:00 am Cost: $13.00 Limit: None Register at any time.
Session II January 25 – April 19, 2011 Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:00 am Cost: $13.00 Limit: None Register at any time.
ART CLASSES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
Beginners Drawing When: September 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, 2010 Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays ~ 9:30 – 11:00 am Where: Third floor Cost: $35.00 plus materials (sketching pencils and a drawing pad) Limit: 10 Must register and pay in full by September 10, 2010
Beginners Acrylics When: October 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, 2010 Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays ~ 9:30 – 11:00 am Where: Third floor Cost: $35.00 plus materials (1 set mixed acrylic paints, canvas board, 1 pack various sized acrylic paint brushes and one 4” brush) Limit: 10 Must register and pay in full by October 8, 2010
Beginners Watercolors When: November 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 2010 Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays ~ 9:30 – 11:00 am Where: Third floor Cost: $35.00 plus materials (1 set cake or tube watercolor paints, watercolor pad, 1 pack various sized watercolor paint brushes) Limit: 10 Must register by October 29, 2010
Beginners Acrylics When: March 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 2011 Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays ~ 9:30 – 11:00 am Where: Third floor Cost: $35.00 plus materials (1 set mixed acrylic paints, canvas board, 1 pack various sized acrylic paint brushes and one 4” brush) Limit: 10 Must register by March 4, 2011
After School Activity Program (ASAP) This program offers quality, supervised after school programs at the Galax Recreation Center for boys and girls who attend Galax City Schools in grades 1 through 6. This program is held Monday through Friday, except when Galax City Schools are closed for teacher workdays, holidays, inclement weather or other scheduled closings. Program Site: Galax Recreation Center Time: 3:00 - 6:00 pm Day: Monday - Friday Cost: $37.00 per week (reduced rates for more than one child in the same household)
*Notice - When Galax City Schools let out before noon because of inclement weather, etc., the After School Program will not operate. When schools let out at noon or later, the After School Program will pick up your child. For more information, call 236-3218.
CAROLINA SHAG DANCE CLASSES
Come learn the basic steps that originated in the late 1930’s in clubs in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Beginners 6:30 – 7:30 pm Beginners 2 7:30 – 8:30 pm Advanced Steps 8:30 – 9:30 pm
Session I October 7 – November 4, 2010 Session II November 11 – December 9, 2010 Session III January 6 – February 3, 2011 Session IV February 10 – March 10, 2011
Classes held at the Galax Municipal Golf Course Day: Thursdays Cost: $40.00 per person Individuals and couples welcomed. No partner necessary. Instructors: Bruce Leonard and Kay Weddle For more information, call Kay at 233-8764.
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TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS
Created by Dr. Paul Lam, endorsed by the National Arthritis Foundation and taught by certified instructors, the ancient art of Tai Chi has been proven by extensive scientific research to be effective in the relief of arthritis pain and to improve range of motion, balance and flexibility.
Session IV (Previous Brochure)
August 16 – September 24, 2010 No class Monday, September 6, 2010 (Labor Day) Days: Monday – Wednesday – Friday Time: 8:00 – 8:45 am Where: Fourth Floor Gymnasium Limit: None Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents $30.00 Non-City Residents
Session I September 27 – November 5, 2010 Days: Monday – Wednesday – Friday Time: 8:00 – 8:45 am Where: Fourth Floor Gymnasium Limit: None Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents $30.00 Non-City Residents
Session II November 8 – December 17, 2010 No class Friday, November 26, 2010 (Thanksgiving Holiday) Days: Monday – Wednesday – Friday Time: 8:00 – 8:45 am Where: Fourth Floor Gymnasium Limit: None Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents $30.00 Non-City Residents No class Friday, November 26
Session III January 3 – February 11, 2011 Days: Monday – Wednesday – Friday Time: 8:00 – 8:45 am Where: Fourth Floor Gymnasium Limit: None Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents $30.00 Non-City Residents
Session IV February 14 – March 25, 2011 Days: Monday – Wednesday – Friday Time: 8:00 – 8:45 am Where: Fourth Floor Gymnasium Limit: None Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents $30.00 Non-City Residents
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