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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Carol Duncan, 941-815-0999, clduncan.1@embarqmail.com

NOTE CHANGE IN REGISTRATION: In order to participate in any class (unless otherwise
stated) you must preregister and pay the fee at least three days before the date of the class.
You may call and charge the fee by credit card or stop in the office and pay by cash, check
or credit card. You will not be enrolled until the fee is paid. Most classes have a minimum
enrollment requirement and the class will be canceled if that number is not met. All classes
offered at the Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association are open to the general public. Register at the
PGICA office or call 941-637-1655. Please provide your telephone number and an e-mail address
when you register so you can be notified in case of a class change or cancellation.

BEYOND PGI: Best Mangos in Paradise: Tuesday, September 5, 7 to 8 p.m. Notes from
Estrellita’s seven years sailing around the globe, 40,000 miles – 50 countries, avoiding pirates,
bad weather and coral reefs including surprises, things we should have known, and our sailing
mantra, “It’s all about the people you meet.” Amy is a mechanical engineer with an aerospace
background including designing a part of the fuel delivery system of the space shuttle. Bill is a 35
year broadcast radio veteran but when they met their immediate common interest was sailing. The
next year they bought a 38ft monohull, Estrellita and began to prepare the boat and themselves for
a circumnavigation. Registration not required.
SANDWICH SEMINAR: Tuesday, September 19, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Maintaining Balance: A Fall Prevention Talk. Join
us to learn the components of balance; the visual, vestibular, and somatosensory systems, and how they work together
to help you maintain balance. We will also discuss the importance of preventing a fall, modifications that can be made for
fall prevention, and what to do if you fall. Speaker: Jim Abromaitis, Bayfront Health Physical Therapy. Sandwich Seminar
is open to the public and sponsored by Bayfront Healthcare Punta Gorda which provides lunch at no cost to attendees.
You must preregister by calling PGICA at 941-637-1655.

ART, OIL PAINTING: Monday, September 11, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (second class September 18, if
needed). Jan Britland teaches a fun and easy day long class using the “Bob Ross Technique.”
Beginners are encouraged to attend. All students get to take their finished painting home with them
the same day. The $50 fee includes a canvas and all materials needed to complete the painting.
September subject will be a seascape. Class size is limited so call PGICA 941-637-1655 to
register. Wear old clothes, bring your lunch, and enjoy a full day of painting. This fun class is
offered monthly. Reminder - payment is required when registering.

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES: Weekly, Thursdays, from 4 to 5 p.m. Lynn Pitz, former New York Athletic Club
ballroom dance instructor, teaches classes suitable for the beginner and intermediate dancer, in a variety of Latin
International and American styles. Leather soled shoes should be worn for class. The cost of each class is $10 per
person. Don’t sit on the sidelines at the next party or event, learn to dance! For class information contact Lynn at
941-505-1506 or ltpitz@gmail.com. You must pre-register for summer classes (see above information on registering).

BASKETWEAVING CLASS – WINE TOTE – Three Tuesdays, September 12, 19, 26, 9 a.m. to 12
p.m. Level: Advanced Beginner. Prerequisite: One previous basket weaving class. This is a great
class to reinforce the skills learned in a beginner class as well as learning some new skills. The
$70 class fee includes all weaving materials necessary to complete the basket. Class size is
limited to six students. Refer any questions to the instructor, Teresa Comeaux, 941-347-7640 or
tascomeaux@hotmail.com. The last day to register for this class is September 7. Register at the
PGICA office or call 941-637-1655. When you register, be sure to ask for the list of items to bring
to the class.

CREATIVE PAPERCRAFTING: Thursday, September 28, 1 to 3 p.m. Learn card making techniques with hands-on
application using different folds/designs/placement. All supplies and instruction provided to make cards and other items,
i.e. favors/guest treats. $20. Register/pay for class by September 26.

DAO YIN SHENG GONG: Please note that this class and TAI CHI/QIGONG will not be held in September or October.
Check the November Commentator for times and dates of classes.

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