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FEBRUARY BASKETWEAVING CLASS: Tuesdays, February 6, 13, 20, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. BASIC ROUND
SPOKED BASKET. Level: Beginner, Pre-requisite: None. Learn to weave a simple round basket. This
class is for real beginners with no prior knowledge of basket weaving. It will give the student basic weaving
techniques to be able to make a variety of baskets. The $70 class fee includes all weaving materials
necessary to complete the basket. Class size is limited to six students. Register by January 31. Refer any questions to
the instructor, Teresa Comeaux, 941-347-7640 or tascomeaux@hotmail.com.

JEWELRY DESIGNING CLASS: Thursday, January 18, 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. Or make a holiday gift for someone special. All materials and tools for creating will be provided.
Cindy Wheeler instructs this fun class. Cost is $30. Advance registration at least 2 days prior to class is required and
payment is requested when registering. Minimum of five students. Call PGICA 941-637-1655 to register.

MAH JONGG 101: Tuesday and Thursday mornings, February 6 to February 22, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Learn
Mah Jongg from experienced instructor, Gloria Walker, in 6 easy lessons, first two classes are mandatory
attendance. Class size is limited so sign up early as this popular class fills up fast. $35 (couples $60). SIGN UP
at the PGICA desk. You will receive a flyer with all the information on this class. If you have questions, contact
Gloria at 941-769-4764.

BEGINNER GUITAR LESSONS: Monday evenings, 7 to 8:30 p.m. for 8 weeks, January 8 to February 26. This class is
an introduction to the guitar and will apply to both acoustic and electric. Students will learn the basic chords and common
rhythm patterns and use them to play popular songs. Each student should bring his or her own guitar, a music stand is
optional but helpful. For those without a guitar, a limited number of loaner guitars are available which students can take
home for the entire duration of the course at no charge. The cost is $120 with a minimum of 4 students required for a
class. Registration and payment accepted at the PGICA office or by phone, 941-637-1655. Instructor is Billy Folchi.

INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE: Mondays, 4:30 to 6 p.m. for 6 weeks, January 8 to
February 12. In this class students will begin learning to speak French, including basic grammar, vocabulary and
pronunciation. The focus will be on speaking and conversing and lessons will be partly geared towards tourism and how
to "jibe" with the French when traveling in their country. Instructor Billy Folchi obtained a university minor in French and
went on to live in different areas of France for over 20 years. In this course he shares his appreciation and understanding
of the French and their language and offers students his insider's perspective, keeping in mind that the language learned
from the textbook is not always identical to what is commonly spoken in the country itself. This is a 6-week course,
January 8 to February 12. The cost is $60 with a minimum of 5 students required for a class. Registration and payment
accepted at the PGICA office or by phone, 941-637-1655.

DISCOVER YOURSELF IN WRITING: Thursday, February 22, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Have you always wanted to
write? Do you love to write? Are there words in you waiting to come out if only you could get started? Are you
in need of healing? If these questions intrigue you, you will love this is the workshop. Find connection,
self-expression, encouragement, and inspiration in this facilitator-led writing circle. Pam Temple,
singer-songwriter with award-winning Americana music group, Wild Carrot, and certified facilitator with
Women Writing for Change®, will lead this workshop using WWf(a)C practices that provide a safe and confidential
setting, which honors each other’s words and enriches participants’ lives. $30. Class size limited to 18 students. Call
PGICA 941-637-1655 to register.

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.

DIY ESSENTIAL OILS POST-HOLIDAYS WORKSHOP: Thursday, January 18, 1 pm to 3 pm. Looking for a
way to unwind and lose the stress after the holidays? Want to do something that’s fun and all about YOU?
Come and join us for a DIY Post-Holidays Workshop using doTERRA Essential Oils!! We’ll make four
different personal items that you’ll be sure to love, that smell great and you’ll have a great time preparing!!
All materials included, you select from a wide variety of doTERRA Essential Oils to create the perfect scent for each item.
Dotti Vaivoda and Debbie Jones will be your instructors for this fun workshop. Cost: $25. Advance registration at least
two days prior to class is required and payment is requested when registering. Call PGICA 941-637-1655 to register.

THE AMERICAN HEALTH CARE CRISIS: WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD? Thursday, January 18,
7 to 8 p.m. Why does health care cost so much? How can insurance premium increases be slowed or
reversed? Where is American medicine heading? Dr. Strube shares his vision of our future health care system
based on the knowledge acquired as a physician, insurance executive, quality consultant and patient during
the past 50 years. No charge.
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