Spring Recreation Guide

Drums Alive Cardio Drums Alive is the newest fitness sensation to hit Courtenay. It is the most fun you will have getting fit. Participants dance to energetic rhythms and get aerobic exercise while pounding on fitness balls - great for left-right brain integration! Open to adults of all ages and fitness levels. Instructor: Monica Hofer #40350 Thursdays

April 7 - June 23 10:30 - 11:30 am Native Sons Grand Hall $84/12 $8/Drop-in (please bring exact change to class)

Drumming Drums Alive Choreo This Drums Alive class is intended for those who are already familiar with the fun of getting fit while dancing and pounding on fitness balls. If you have a class or two under your belt, and are interested in focusing on more challenging choreography and faster move changes, with the same aerobic and brain benefits, this is the class for you! Instructor: Monica Hofer #40351 Wednesdays April 13 - June 22 7:00 - 8:00 pm Native Sons Grand Hall $77/11 $8/Drop-in (please bring exact change to class)

Intermediate African Hand Drumming Join Monica Hofer, local hand drumming instructor and drum circle facilitator, and get into your weekly ‘groove’! New rhythms taught every week; opportunities to work on djembe as well as bass (dun) drums! Great for the mind, the body and the spirit. This class is intended for those with previous experience. Please contact instruc- tor for more information. Instructor: Monica Hofer Mondays #40710 April 11 - May 16 $86/6 #40709 May 30 - June 27 $72/5 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Native Sons Grand Hall Ensure minimum numbers are met for all drop-in options.

Beginners African Drumming

This class explores the basics of hand drumming, using djembe and bass drums. Emphasis will be on technique and developing confidence playing in a supportive group setting. Traditional rhythms will be taught, as well as impro- visational grooves. This class is intended for those with little to no experience. Instructor: Monica Hofer Wednesdays

#40335 March 30 - May 4 #40336 May 11 - June 15 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Native Sons Grand Hall $86/6

COURTENAY ADULT Rhythm Ensemble Rhythm enthusiasts will want to check out this new class. We will be creating a rhythm ensemble with drums, hand held and found rhythm instruments, garbage pails and buckets...you name it, we’ll use it! If you feel inspired to be part of a group that is not only having fun rhythmically, but also up for the challenge of creating performance - worthy ensemble pieces, this class is for you! No class May 23. Instructor: Monica Hofer #40388 Mondays April 11 - June 20 2:30 - 3:30 pm Native Sons Grand Hall $100/10

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