February Fun at the Hillsboro/Leiper’s Fork Community Center
1.10.2008
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The Williamson County Parks and Recreation’s Hillsboro-Leiper’s Fork Community Center hosts a variety of classes and programs for participants of all ages! Come see what you’re missing!
Erica Hardee teaches “TumbleWeeds”, a gymnastics program for Pre-K and Elementary-age kids. Classes are offered on Mondays from 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Cost is $52.00 per month with a sibling discount price of $38.00 per month for each additional child. Registration is required by calling Erica at 715-3958.
Instructor Suzi Ambar-Worrell brings Yoga to the center on Fridays, February 1st through 29th from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Teens and adults can enjoy muscle stretching, toning and strengthening for all sizes, shapes and levels of fitness! Cost is $65.00 per person for 5 weeks. Registration is required by calling the instructor at 799-0813.
The fun and creative Noah’s Ark Workshop for kids ages 3-12 introduces “Bear Hugs Valentines Workshop” on Saturday, February 9th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Participants choose a Hugs Bear, stuff it by hand, dress it and name it. These “Stuff-N-Fluff” creations will even get a personalized birth certificate! Cost is $15.00 with a $5-$15.00 supply fee, depending on materials used. For more information visit www.noahparty.com. Registration is required by calling 790-5719, ext. 20.
Youths ages 9-12 can experience “Sewing for Soldiers” in the American Girl Sewing class on Friday, February 15th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Instructor Suzanne Marley guides budding crafters through the basics of machine sewing as they make pillow cases for our wounded soldiers. Cost for the class is $25.00 with a $5.00 supply fee. Please be sure to bring your own sewing machine and basic sewing supplies like scissors, thread, measuring tape and pins. Also, have mom test-drive the machine to make sure it’s working properly. Registration is required by calling 790-5719, ext. 20.
Make a fashion statement with Nancie Roark’s “Wire Working with Beads for Beginners” jewelry workshop offered on Saturday, February 16th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. An experienced jewelry-making instructor and silversmith, Nancie guides adult participants in learning how to use specialty hand tools, wire, beads, glass and embellishments to make stunning one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. Cost is $60.00 for the workshop with a $25.00 supply fee. For more information, contact the instructor at 498-8984 or email her at nanroar@aol.com. Registration for this class is required by calling 790-5719, ext. 20.
Learn “How To Get Thousands of Dollars for Your Child’s Education” in this free class offered by Jonathan Pagano and Michael King on Thursday, February 21st from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Parents of college-bound teens will receive the nine best kept secrets of the college financial aid system, how to qualify for scholarships, grants and low-interest loans… even if you make $150,000 or more annually. Registration is required by calling the instructors at 370-8015.
National award winning artist Shelley Snow teaches a “Landscapes in Watercolor” workshop on Saturday, February 23rd from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Known for her personal instruction throughout the classes, Shelley invites beginner through advanced watercolor artists to create landscapes of the outdoors from the warmth of the indoors! Fundamental through advanced techniques will be covered with an emphasis on color, composition and color values. Cost for the 1-day workshop is $100.00. Be sure to bring a packed lunch. For more information and a supply list, contact the instructor at 269-7825 or visit www.shelleysnow.com. Registration for this class is required by calling 790-5719, ext. 20.
The Hillsboro-Leiper’s Fork Community Center is located at 5325 Old Highway 96 in Leiper’s Fork.