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22 June-August 2017 Cary Senior Center Education MUSIC LESSONS Music lessons have never been easier! Learn how to play a musical instrument under the tutelage of an experienced instructor. Seniors actively involved in music making show a decrease in anxiety, loneliness, and depression. Continuing Fiddle More great fiddle lessons for budding fiddlers! During this class you will learn a little of everything: tunes, technique, and music theory with an emphasis on Celtic tunes. You will need a violin and bow in good condition and should be able to play the A, D and G scales in good tune. This is a fun class where you learn to play well with others. Location: Conference Room Instructor: Mara Shea Fees: $97(R) $126(N) (10 classes) 103946 Thu Jun 1–Aug 24 10:30–11:30 a.m. (no classes 7/6, 7/13, 8/3) Beginner Ukulele for Fun 101 Ukuleles have exploded in popularity over the past 10 years. This class will introduce you to an easy and fun instrument to learn and to play. We will first discuss how to buy an inexpensive ukulele. Playing the ukulele, besides being fun, helps develop use of hand and finger muscles to improve dexterity. You will learn a variety of simple songs on your ukulele and expand your musical horizons. Location: Classroom 303 Instructor: Ivan Browning Fees: $22(R) $29(N) (per 6 classes) 103948 Wed Jun 7–Jul 12 9–10:30 a.m. 103949 Wed Jul 26–Aug 30 9–10:30 a.m. FOREIGN LANGUAGE Learn basic conversational skills and vocabulary from an experienced, professional language teacher. You must be present on the first day of class or you will be withdrawn. Location: Classroom 302 Conversational Spanish Designed for students with some prior knowledge of Spanish, this course will help you develop conversational and reading strategies. The course includes group reading, discussions, dialogues, oral presentations and role play. Practice with weekly reviews of grammar and vocabulary as well as homework assignments. You must be present for the first day of class in order to take the series. Instructor: WTCC (9 classes) 103942 Tue Jun 20–Aug 22 11 a.m.–1 p.m. (no class 7/4) Beginner French Learn the basics of French, one of the world's most beautiful Languages. Even if you've never studied French before, you can learn the foundations of French grammar and conversation in this 6-week class. Location: Classroom 302 Instructor: Kyle Beale Fees: $55(R) $72(N) (6 classes) 103943 Wed Jun 7–Jul 12 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Travel French You're dreaming of a trip to France and would like to speak a bit of French while you are there? Come learn the basics of French so you can fully enjoy traveling in this varied and beautiful country. In 6 weeks you will get a firm foundation of the French language taught with travel focus. Textbook: Real French for Travelers, available on the first day of class for $12 to the instructor. Instructor: Kyle Beale Fees: $55(R) $72(N) (6 classes) 103944 Wed Jul 19–Aug 23 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. FREE!