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CRAFTING WITH MARY FRANCIS: Thursdays, October 12, 1 p.m. or October 26, 9 a.m. You will make a seasonal card,
gift tags, and table favor! $20 includes all materials and instruction. Register three days ahead by calling PGICA,
941-637-1655. Payment due at registration.

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.

JEWELRY DESIGNING CLASS: October 26, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. or October 27, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Come and learn to
create a necklace or bracelet using your choice of a variety of stones, crystals, metals, and/or other beads. Learn how to
design using simple techniques and tools. If you have an outfit that needs a jewelry item, wear it or bring it along and
match your necklace or bracelet to your outfit. All materials and tools for creating will be provided. Cindy Wheeler
instructs this fun class. Cost is $30. Advance registration at least two days prior to class is required and payment is
requested when registering. Minimum of five students. Call PGICA 941-637-1655 to register.

LANDSCAPE PAINTING IN OILS: Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:30, 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: Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. for six weeks beginning on Wednesday
October 25. An introductory course in Florida Fishing is being offered at the PGI Civic Association.
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 hand-outs issued to students. The class is geared towards
beginning anglers but more experienced fishermen will pick up helpful tips as well. The instructor is longtime 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. The cost for the class is $45 and advance registration is recommended by calling 941-637-1655.

ORIGAMI BOX MAKING: October 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join Joann Stratos for some fun in making a
Bootiful Halloween Origami Box. Great gift for kids, hostess gifts, or to use as a gift box. All materials are
included in price of $15.

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

YOGA: Resumes on October 5. Every Thursday 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. The yoga workout is designed to accommodate a
beginner as well as an intermediate student. If you have difficulty getting down and up on the mat, the class can
accommodate you while sitting in a chair. Sessions are $10, registration not required. You will need a mat and
comfortable clothes. Please do not have a heavy breakfast. For further information or if you have questions, please call
Linda Anderson at 941-575-3500 or lindakayanderson@aol.com

TAI CHI DOUBLE FAN FORM PART II: (Not necessary to know Part I) This class will run for 10 weeks
starting Monday November 6 at PGICA 10-11 a.m. The purpose of the Double Fan Form: 1) to
enhance the brain action with Yin Yang movements, 2) improve balance and focus, 3) increase self-
esteem, and 4) have fun. Tai Chi is a martial art form that is known as meditation in motion. The slow
movements help the practitioner to increase muscle, joint health, blood circulation, focus, and balance.
It is used especially for the more senior person to improve and maintain good health. More and more
seniors are practicing Tai Chi because it is easy and fun. The Double Fan form is particularly
challenging and satisfying. The focus is on building coordination using the Yin Yang principles. The
form that is being offered at PGICA this November is designed for women only. It is similar to dancing
and makes you feel graceful and pretty. It is not necessary to have any Tai Chi experience, only a
desire to have fun and improve balance and health. The cost is $100 for the ten weeks plus the cost of the fans. It is
limited to ten students. Contact Mary Cel Curtis at mcurtis.fff@gmail.com or through our website
www.peacerivertaichi.com.

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 email at
carlap29@hotmail.com.

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