Week of September 12 Class Schedule as of September 9
Special Presentation
Diabetes Education with Monica Hunt – Thursday, September 15 11:00am-12:00noon
Learn about managing this disease through healthy eating habits. FREE
Weekly Classes – please call for reservations or check our facebook page for changes!
ONE DAY Painting Class with Jim Tindall – Tuesdays 10:00am-12:00noon
Single session workshops designed to help students with subject, composition, color and value. Each session will produce a finished painting. ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED $35
ONE DAY Fused Glass – Wednesdays 2:00pm-4:00pm
Learn the art of fused glass. Local artisan, Barbara Cornett, will help you with your custom creations. All supplies and materials are furnished. This class is suitable for ages 12 and up. Any experience level is welcome. Cost of designing your fused glass piece is $35.
SIX SESSION Before Down Dog Yoga – Wednesdays 6:00pm-8:00pm
starts September 14 Call to RSVP – Class is limited to 10 participants
Join Kathi Parker Martin for her fresh perspective on how Yoga can bring calmness and clarity to a chaotic life. The first hour is discussion and the second is practice. The class will focus on going back to the beginning by concentrating on the alignment of basic Yoga poses, discussing all 8 limbs of Yoga, discovering what Yoga means and how it applies to you. Bring your own mat and enjoy! $75 for six sessions or $20 drop in
ONE DAY Qi Gong – ON HOLD – Thursdays 11:00am-12:00noon
Experience the health benefits of deep breathing and slow movement with Dan Eidson. Qigong (alternatively spelled chi gung or chi kung) is a form of gentle exercise composed of movements that are repeated a number of times, often stretching the body, increasing fluid movement and building awareness of how the body moves through space. Beginners are welcome, $10.
ONE DAY Jeweled Spider Art – ON HOLD – Thursdays 12:30pm-2:30pm
Did you know that legend has it that spiders are considered lucky? Instructor Fran Schroeder can teach you to create your one of a kind jeweled spider. All supplies and beads are provided. Any experience level is welcome. Cost of designing your very own spider creation is $10
ONE DAY Do it yourself – Dollhouse Workshop – Thursdays 2:00pm-3:30pm
Building a dollhouse, display box or vignette? Bring your own supplies and spend a few fun hours each Thursday afternoon assembling your dream house. Don’t have a project? Come and learn from the other crafters. Free with annual registration.
MUSIC LESSONS
BEGINNING GUITAR – Individual lessons – Call 884-4440 for individual lesson day and time.
Learn the guitar from instrumentalist Dan Eidson, no prior experience is required, or perfect your skills with guided instruction. Instrument is provided. $10 per lesson or $40 for five lessons.
PIANO Individual lessons – Mondays – Call 884-4440 for individual lesson day and time.
Accomplished performer and teacher, Susan Calaway has taught these lessons for the education center since the first semester and has a loyal following of students. Instrument provided. $10 per lesson or $40 for five lessons.
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH – Individual lessons – Call 884-4440 for individual lesson day and time.
Clinton resident and native of Argentina, Ana Aparicio, has taught these lessons for the education center in the past and now returns to offer classes to those who would like to learn this lovely language. Materials provided. $10 per lesson or $40 for five lessons.
Sterling Scholars Lecture Series
First Wednesday of each month
1:00pm-2:00pm FREE ($10 donation suggested)
September 7 – Poetry, Creative Writing and Paxton book series – Dr. Stanley Lombardo
October 5 – Women in Aviation – the Ninety-Nines – World Speed Record Holder Carol Foy
November 2 – Arkansas Master Naturalist Tom Nowlin
COMING THIS FALL
Wilton Cake Decorating I – Buttercream Icing – October 8 and 15
Wilton Cake Decorating II – Royal cream Icing – November 5 and 12
Card making and Scrapbooking
Ukrainian Eggs for the Holidays
Arkansas Chapter Alzheimer’s Association Education series with Tammy Smith
Thursdays FREE
October 6 10:00pm-11:00pm
First Thursday Support Group
October 6 11:00pm-2:00pm
Legal and Financial Planning
October 13, 20, 27 11:00pm-12:00pm
Three sessions – Living with Alzheimer’s
Blue Ribbon Beauties Photography Exhibit
October 27 – November 17
OTHER EVENTS IN THE AREA
September 10th– September 17th
Van Buren County Fair, Country Roots and Cowboy Boots at the fairgrounds on US 16 East. See the daily events schedule on facebook: Van Buren County Fair.
The Fairfield Bay Community Education Center is open from 9:00am-4:00pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. We are located in suite 5E at 130 Village Lane in the mall, directly above the Bowling Alley. Classes and events may change and are posted to the FFB Community Education Center Facebook page. As always, we ask that you call the Education Center at 501-884-4440 to reserve your space. An annual Registration Fee of $35 is required after attending your first class and is valid for 12 months. Our resort guests are not required to pay the annual registration fee.
