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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-12-13, Page 55GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1979—PAGE 15B Take advantage of winter rec programs The Goderich Recreation and Com- munity Centre Board is sponsoring various recreation programs to begin the week of January 14, 1980. The list of activities and the diversity can provide a leisure activity or hobby for many people during the winter. The programs are available to any in- terested adults and in some cases children. If you are interested in any of the following recreation programs you are asked to contact the recreation office at 524- 12125 before the start of the program. BASKETBALL This is simply a recreational program to allow anyone over 18 years of age a chance to play basketball in an unstructured form. the program consists of eight -1l hour sessions at St. Marys School and costs a mere 50 cents per night. These pick up basketball games offer good recreational fun as -well as exercise. WEAVING Evelyn Hardy will iontroduce participants to the intricate and in- teresting craft of weaving in six three-hour sessions. Students will have a chance to work on looms, and make wall hangings, placemats and purses. Supplies are included in the $50 fee. MAJORETTES Sylvia Harmon,who has been associated with the Goderich Majorettes for several years, will again , conduct this, program on Thursday evenings at Robertson School in Goderich. The goals of the club are to provide rythm and co- ordination opportunities for youth. The Majorettes participated in the goderich Santa .. Claus parade and grace several area parades throughout the year-.,, YOGA The yoga program is still not finalized and further details will be made available later. TENDING YOUR HOME BAR This program should be of interest for all those who like entertaining. Brian MacKenzie will conduct the six-week session at the Goderich Arena on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings. Students will learn how to set up their home bar and mix a multitude of drinks. HOLIDAY HAP- PENINGS During the March Break there will be a Holiday Happenings program for children at Victoria School. All of the above programs will be ad- vertised in the Signal - Star in January with complete details. The recreation de artment wants to assist you so let them know what kind of leisure activity you would like to see in Goderich this winter. BROOMBALL Again, if you have spare time in the morning then a pickup broomball game could be just what you need. Every Friday from 10-12 noon players get into broomball for only $2. SHINNY If you're on shift work and would like to play a little hockey during the day here's your chance. Each Tuesday and Thursday morning from 10-12 noon players gather at the arena for a pickup game and the cost is only $2. It's low level com- petition hockey that prpvides some good exercise. SPECIAL EVENTS December 15,Satur- day.-Snowshoeing for all ages will be held at Victoria Public School from 1-4 p.m. at a cost of 25 cents. Snow shoes will be provided. Saturday January 5 - There will be a sleigh ride for, children leaving from - Victoria School at 1 p.m. on a first cofme first serve basis. John Hin- dmarsh will be con- ducting the ride and anyone interested should phone the recreation office. CAKE DECORATING The cake decorating is a follow up to the begin- Joard also ner's course and is taught by J Woodall It consist of approximately • 7-11/2 hour sessions at Victoria. Public School.off e rs wide The cost is $30. The course will teach difficult borders, specialized techniques in figure piping and colour flow. CRAFTS FOR JANUARY This is an eight week program that . will demonstrate the making of crafts with different dried flower arrangements. The - sessions will touch on sunflower seed pictures, gifts and home decorations and crafts from natural weeds and products. The instructor is Donna Moore and the -cost will be $J5. the program is expected to run ' on Tue5'day or Wednesday evenings. Material is not supplied but the cost for material will be under $3 each week. DISCO DANCING Fran Sears will teach eight -11/2 hour 'sessions each Thursday evening at the Goderich Arena. The cost of the lessons is $15. The program will teach the latest disco dance stepsd and offer a fun alternative to exercise. GUITAR LESSONS This program will offer guitar lessons to both adults and children in two separate programs. It will involve a ,study of technique, picking, strumming, chord development and a variety of songs and exercises. the course is designed for beginners and guitars will be supplied if needed. the course will consist of eight one-hour sessions and the cost is $35. range of classes The Huron County Board of Education offers an interesting variety of night school programs at Goderich and District Collegiate Institute which will begin the week of January 7, 1980: The following is a list of programs offered. BADMINTON -This course ' is more recreational in nature but instructor Bob Dick can also provide instruction to beginners. The course will be offered fro two hours each . Monday evening for 10 weeks. BRIDGE (IN- TERMEDIATE) -Eleanor Erskine is the instructor and the course will be held on Monday evenings for 10 weeks. ENGLISH FOR NEW CANADIANS -This is a new program mainly aimed at new refugees in the Goderich area. The course is being offered as a free service by the board. Robin Crocker and Dave Haslett are the instructors. GOLF -Lynn Meyers conducts this 10 week instructional program in the gym at GDCI on Monday evenings. The, course offers instruction for beginners and ac- comodates golfers of all ability who simply want to get a head start on the season. HEATING WITH WOODWIND POWER AND SOLAR ENERGY - Tony McQuail conducts this eight week practical energy alternative course on Monday evenings. PHOTOGRAPHY -Mac Campbell will offer in- struction on a variety of photographic subjects in this' five-week session on Tuesday evenings. S E W IN G' -f- AD - VANCED-This D- VANCED-This is a 10 week course of interest to sewers which will be held on Tuesday evenings. Jan Bernard is the instructor. STRETCH SEWING - This 10 week course will be offered by . Mary Devok on Thursday evenings. MARCH -A St. Johns Ambulance course will -be offered. APRIL -A five-week Gardening program will be offered. MAY -Tennis en- thusiasts can sharpen up their game with this five- week course. All programs begin at 7.30 p.m. and run for approximately two hours per session. The cost of a 10 -week course is $15 and $10 for a course of less than 10 weeks. For further in- formation on any of these courses contact GDCI. at 524-7353. They would also like to hear from you if there are any courses you would like to see initiated. Be Sure To Watch TV -12 EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY MONDAYS - LIONS TV BINGO 7:30 - 9 P.M. WEDNESDAYS - BEGINNING AT 7 P.M. 1. "STORYTIME" with Caroline Cass 2. "SURPRISE" with Ronnie Varga 3. "I'LL BE SEEING YOU" with Stan Profit THURSDAYS "SIMPLY SPORTS" with Dick Eisler "WHAT'S HAPPENING?" with Ronnie Varga "THE BEST OF FRIENDS" with Eleanor & Warren Robinson SUNDAYS • 2 P.M. WILL BE SLATED FOR ANY RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 4:30 - 6 MUSIC & CHAT WITH STUDENTS FROM CENTRAL HURON SECONDARY SCHOOL Specials To Watch For This Month SANTA CLAUS PARADE OF DEC. 8th DEC. 19 - "I'LL BE SEEING YOU" WITH STAN PROFIT PRESENTING AN INTERVIEW WITH SANTA CLAUS (EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT SANTA BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK) DEC. 26 - THE COLBORNE SCHOOL PRODUCTION OF H.M.S. PINAFORE AT 7:00 P.M.