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Creating ACTIVE Retirement Years (919) 469-4081 27 Education Education HEALTH ISSUES RELATED TO GARDENING Let's discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of health related issues due to gardening. June Corsetti (retired RN, BSPA) will present and lead an interactive discussion. While gardening is our joy, preventative measures and preparedness are advised. Please bring your experiences to share. 110574 Thu May 31 10–11 a.m. Dog Obedience 101 (age 16 & up) Learn the importance of your role as leader and teach your dog self-control. Your dog learns sit, down, come, stay and walking on a loose leash without pulling resulting in improved behavior. Course is for dogs 3 ½ months and older. Location: Bond Park Community Center Instructor: Robina Thornton Fees: $149(R) $179(N) (6 classes) 110324 Wed Jan 10–Feb 14 7–8 p.m. 110325 Wed Feb 28–Apr 11 7–8 p.m. (no class 3/28) 110328 Wed Apr 18–May 30 7–8 p.m. (no class 5/2) Dog Obedience 102 (age 16 & up) Dogs of any age that know sit, down, come, stay and walk on a loose leash without pulling but need these skills strengthened and improved. We will improve your dog's reliability while confirming your leadership. By adding distractions and practicing commands off leash, your dog will improve self-control and reliability. We will increase learning with fun games. The final night includes the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification test if desired. For more, see www.dreamdogsnc. com.Location: Bond Park Community Center Instructor: Robina Thornton Fees: $149(R) $179(N) (6 classes) 110326 Wed Jan 10–Feb 14 8–9 p.m. 110327 Wed Feb 28–Apr 11 8–9 p.m. (no class 3/28) 110329 Wed Apr 18–May 30 8–9 p.m. (no class 5/2) Beyond the Weeds Garden Series FREE Calling all beginner and experienced gardeners, you'll really dig these programs. This series will focus on a variety of gardening topics from working with certain plants to composting to planting for the season and much more. Come bloom with us! INTRODUCTION TO HYDROPONICS & HYDROPONIC SYSTEMS Hydroponics, is a method of growing plants in a water based, nutrient rich solution. We will be looking at what it takes to grow hydroponically and the environmental benefits of having a hydroponic garden. Presented by Fifth Season Gardening of Raleigh. 110079 Fri Jan 12 1–2:30 p.m. NC WILDFLOWER PROGRAM Learn about the NC WildFlower Program that began in 1985 with encouragement from First Lady, Mrs. Dottie Martin, and see some award winning displays of colorful interstate beds. Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of NCDOT's wildflower booklet and wildflower seed packets. Presented by Derek Smith, Roadside Vegetation Asset Management Engineer, NC DOT. 110080 Thu Feb 15 1:30–3 p.m. PLANT EXCHANGE 50+ Do you have extra plants, cuttings seeds or bulbs that you would like to share with others? House plants, vegetables, perennials- you name it lets exchange it! Please bring items in labeled bags or pots with the name of the plant and what type of plant it is: Sun/Shade/ House. Plant Drop Off: 8:30–9 a.m. Plant Exchange Starts: 9:15 a.m. 110082 Sat May 19 8:30–9:30 a.m.