Semester Classes (January - March 2009)

Registering for 411 Classes

In order to register for classes you must have a 411 membership card. Purchase or renew your membership today from the membership desk.  You must register for these classes in the program ticket office at least one week before the start date. 

All the classes are accessible to people of diverse needs and skill levels. For more information about 411 classes, please see the volunteer in the program ticket office, or contact Celine at 604-684-8171.

Semester Classes
The Winter semester classes offered at 411 started the week of January 12th (unless otherwise indicated).  The programs listed in this newsletter are those that run regularly, and/or are offered on a drop-in basis.

MONDAYS:
Cards, Crafts and Calligraphy:
9:30 am to 11:30 am, third floor, west wing. The cost is $16.00 for 8 weeks.  All levels welcome!  Learn easy, fun, and formal writing styles.  Great way to improve your handwriting.  Create your own greeting cards and learn new crafts.  Come join us!

Mandarin Classes (Beginner and Intermediate)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm, third floor, east classroom.  The cost is $10.00 for 8 weeks.   Emphasis will be placed on developing listening and speaking skills, as well as writing skills. 

Spanish Conversation (**NOTE: Classes start January 26th!**)
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm, third floor, west wing.  The cost is $8.00 for 6 weeks.  Emphasis is on conversation with instruction in grammar and writing included. 

TUESDAYS:
Chinese Calligraphy
**Instructor away this semester. Back in Spring!**

English as a Second Language (ESL)  
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, third floor, offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The cost is $10.00 for 20 classes. Improve your spoken and written English for everyday conversation. Basic or intermediate levels.

Ballroom Dancing
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm, third floor, east wing. The cost is $16.00 for 8 weeks. Enjoy music, learn dance steps and have fun exercising. Single participants are welcome.

WEDNESDAYS:
Draw & Paint (Beginners to Advanced)
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, third floor, sewing room.  The cost is $15.00 for 8 weeks.  This class is intended to improve your drawing and painting techniques in the medium of your choice.

Gentle Yoga For Seniors – FULL!
10:00 am to 11:30 am, third floor, west wing.  The cost is $16.00 for 8 weeks of classes.  Join Julia in a unique combination of gentle stretching and strengthening exercises, plus dynamic breathing and relaxation exercises that reduce stress.  (Also available on Fridays with Dagmar).

Chansons Français
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, third floor, west wing.  The cost is $10.00 for 10 classes.  Join Emile in listening to French songs and learning basic vocabulary and pronunciation. 

THURSDAYS:
English as a Second Language (ESL)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, third floor, offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The cost is $10.00 for 20 classes. Improve your spoken and written English for everyday conversation. Basic or intermediate levels.

FRIDAYS:
Gentle Yoga For Seniors
10:00 am to 11:30 am, third floor, west wing.  The cost is $16.00 for 8 weeks of classes. Join our instructor, Dagmar, in a unique combination of gentle stretching and strengthening exercises plus dynamic breathing and relaxation exercises that reduce stress.  (Also available on Wednesday). 

French Fri’s – FULL!
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm, third floor, sewing room.  The cost is $10.00 for 10 weeks of classes.  Learn some basic French in a fun and relaxed environment! This is a continuation of French Intro with Marie from the previous semester.