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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 carlap29@hotmail.com.

ZUMBA MASTER CLASS: Monday, April 14, 3 to 4 p.m. for Zin’s, 4 to 5 p.m. for General Public. Zumba international
Convention Presenter, Master Instructor Jessica Exposito is coming to PGICA directly from Spain to share her talent and
passion for dance and Zumba with us. The cost is $20 for the general public or $15 for ZIN’s (Zin’s pay $30 for both
classes). Hosted by our own master dancer Carla Peralta, you can call or text her for tickets and details at
941-276-1887.

Free Gardening Program

Adding Iris to your Florida Yard

Join the Master Gardeners as we discuss
“Adding Iris to Your Florida Yard” on Tuesday,
April 17 at 2 p.m. Flowering plants in the Iris
family add color, texture, and form to any
home landscape. Both native and non-native
types of iris grow in Florida, with the exception
of the northern bearded
(German) garden iris. Learn how
to grow these sensational irises.
Many are spring bloomers.
Some types of iris like the soil
‘wet’ continuously while others
require drier soil conditions. Photo by Kim Lawton
Consider growing iris in mixed Myakka River State Park - Native Iris
planting beds or in containers.
Choose one or more from the following:
native iris, Siberian iris, Regina iris,
Louisiana iris, yellow flag, blue flag
copper iris, walking iris, African iris,
blackberry lilies, and blue-eyed grass.

There are so many possibilities that will
add dimension to your landscape. This
session will cover planting tips, care and
maintenance of this interesting plant. Our
presenter will be Thomas Becker, native
plant specialist with the Charlotte County
Extension
Service.

Following our Iris
program, we will
offer gardening
suggestions
pertinent to this
time of year. The
Master Gardeners
will also be
available to
answer your specific questions regarding plant care and
insect or pest problems. Bring specimens in a sealed
plastic baggie, and photos also.

Questions: Nancy Palmer, 941-286-6111

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