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JANUARY BASKETWEAVING CLASS: Tuesdays, January 9, 16, 23, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. LARGE FRUIT
BASKET. Learn to weave a large fruit basket. Pre-requisite: One beginner basketweaving class or prior
basketweaving experience. This class will consist of three, 3-hour sessions. This continuous weave
basket will be woven around a wood base. New techniques will be taught while previous skills will be
reinforced. The $70 class fee includes all weaving materials necessary to complete the basket. Class
size is limited to six students. Register by close of business January 3. Refer any questions to the instructor, Teresa
Comeaux, 941-347-7640 or tascomeaux@hotmail.com.

MAH JONGG 101: Tuesday and Thursday mornings, February 6 to February 22, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Learn Mah
Jongg in six 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.

CRAFTING WITH MARY FRANCIS: Wednesday, December 6, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join Mary Frances Adair and make an
original Christmas card, a holiday favor and an attractive wine collar. The class fee of $20 includes all materials and
instruction. Register 3 days ahead by calling PGICA, 941-637-1655. Payment due at registration.

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 - 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.

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.

ORIGAMI BOX MAKING: December 7 or December 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Plan to join Joann Stratos for
some fun in making ornamental Christmas origami boxes with gift tags. Great to use as special, decorative
gift boxes for small items, such as jewelry, gift cards, etc. All materials are included in price of $20. Call
941-637-1655 or stop by the office to register.

ESSENTIAL OILS CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP: Thursday, December 7, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Looking for the
perfect gift for family or friends with just the right touch of YOU in it? Come and join us for a DIY Christmas
Gift Workshop using doTERRA Essential Oils!! We’ll make four different gifts that you’ll be sure to love,
smell great and 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 gift. Dotti Vaivoda and Debbie Jones will be
your instructors for this fun workshop. Cost: $30. Advance registration at least two days prior to class is required. Call 941
-637-1655 or stop by the office to register

ESSENTRICS STRENGTHENING AND TONING: Thursdays, 10 a.m. This is a full body workout that rapidly changes
the shape of your body through a dynamic combination of strengthening, stretching and toning. The technique develops
lean, strong and flexible muscles with immediate changes to your posture. Perfect for men and women of all fitness
levels, this program rebalances the body, prevents and treats injuries and unlocks tight joints. With diverse music, this
equipment-free workout leaves you feeling energized, youthful and healthy. ESSENTRICS is the technique seen on the
show “Classical Stretch” which has been on PBS since 1999 and taught by Miranda Edmond-White, a former ballerina
who has created this unique and effective program. All you need is a mat, a hand towel for your neck and an optional
strap. Cost is $10, taught by certified ESSENTRICS Instructor, Elissa Rioux. If you have any questions please don’t
hesitate to call Elissa at 207-967-5393 or email: elissarioux@yahoo.com. Never tried ESSENTRICS? Come try a free first
class! (Mention this at sign up)

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