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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ADVANCED: 9 a.m., second Wednesday every month. This group of dedicated digital
photographers study both picture taking techniques and processing pictures with Adobe Photo Shop or similar software.
The group occasionally takes photographic field trips. If you are interested in improving your skills, are familiar with
Adobe Photo Shop or other similar programs, please come and join them. Free, no registration.

LANDSCAPE PAINTING IN OILS: Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., ongoing throughout the year. Class is designed for all
levels of painters. Class is small and each person receives instruction for their individual level. Cost is $125 for four 2-
hour sessions in Room #5. Please contact Mary Taglieri at 941-979-0901 or mary@marytaglierifineart.com to register.
Mary is a Punta Gorda resident and has been a professional painter for over 35 years. She is an internationally
recognized artist, travelling to where new scenery and environments inspire her. Payment is due upon registration.

LET’S GO FISHING!: Six Wednesday evenings, October 25 to November 29, 7 to 9 p.m. (Classes will also be offered
January 10 to February 14, 2018 as well as February 21 to March 28). The cost is $45 for the six-week series, payable at
registration. This is an introductory course in Florida fishing. Topics to be covered include fishing techniques, tackle
selection, rigging, knot tying, lures, baits, cast nets, fish identification, tides, and fishing regulations for fishing in fresh and
salt waters of Southwest Florida. Rods, reels, lures, nets and other fishing equipment will be demonstrated during the
class and there will be a number of useful handouts issued to students. The class is geared towards beginning anglers,
but more experienced fishermen will pick up helpful tips as well. The instructor is long time local fishing guide Capt. Ralph
Allen who might even reveal the locations of a few local hotspots! The course is open to all members of the public.
Advance registration is recommended by calling 941-637-1655. There is a limit to the size of the class so register soon!

WIRE WRAPPING: Thursday, September 28, 2 to 3:30 p.m. or Friday, September 29, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Terri's Treasures makes one of a kind jewelry from gemstones and fossils, and now she can teach you too!
Come join us for a creative, fun session! We will wire wrap stones and make unique pendants! The
instructor will have a variety of crystals and gemstones for participants use. All materials and tools will be
provided but participants may also bring in a stone, fossil, or shell that has sentimental value to them. Each
person will leave with a treasure! Cost is $35 each session. Deadline for registration is Tuesday,
September 26. Call 941-637-1655 or stop in PGICA to register.

ZUMBA FIESTA: Every Tuesday and Friday, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Cost is $10 a session, registration not required.
Experience an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of caloric-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements
meant to engage and captivate for life. Zumba routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms
and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and
international zest into the mix and you've got ZUMBA. Contact Carla with questions at 941-276-1887 or e-mail at
carlap29@hotmail.com.

The PGICA Loaner Program
Many of you know that we have an extensive assortment of items available through the loaner program. We invite
you to drop by and see just what all is there. We can provide many items for your grandchildren: strollers, bicycles,
pack and plays, booster seats, highchairs, life jackets, swimmers and car seats. We check each item so you get
clean and current articles to use. Of course, it helps if you bring it back clean. We also have many post-surgical aids.
This includes shower chairs, crutches, wheelchairs and all styles of walkers.

These items are available for no charge to all current members of the Association. All you have to do is check in at
the front desk, verify your membership, and go ”shopping.” Once you have selected your items, tell the front desk
volunteer what you are taking, and they will sign those items out to you.

The rules are simple. We ask that you keep your loan to 30 days or less, especially during season, and return it in
the same condition it was in when you borrowed it. Should something happen to the item while you have it, please
let the desk volunteer know, so we can repair it before returning it to the storage area.

As you know, our space is very limited. We do rely upon donations to keep the program going, but because of space
limitations, don’t be offended if we cannot accept your item.

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