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Showers and lockers are available for classes in the pool and gymnasium. Please bring your own padlock and towel.

Get Fit for Golf
SP-01 • Class held: Apr 26 • 2.5 Hours (1 Session) • Mon: 6:30-9:00
Lower your golf score and increase your enjoyment of the game by learning what physical imbalances are throwing off your golf swing and how to fix them. This workshop will introduce you to the basics of golf conditioning. Learn how to improve your flexibility, core strength, and posture to decrease chances of injury and greatly improve your swing. A simple golf-fitness routine will be taught, and you’ll also learn the importance of a pre-game routine. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a golf club and towel or mat. Come ready for fun and learn how to take your golf game to new levels.
Room: 313 • Instructor:Jessica Pelon • Tuition: $34
Jessica Pelon is certified as both a personal trainer and golf conditioning specialist. She has specialized training in postural analysis.

Introduction TO GOLF
SP-02 • Classes begin: Mar 4 (End date: Mar 25) • 10 Hours (4 Sessions) • Thu: 6:30-9:00

We will start with golf rules and golf etiquette and move onto the different types of clubs and when to use each one. We will develop a comfortable golf grip, and practice our stance, swing, and ball alignment. We will use the gymnasium for several nights, swinging the club and hitting balls. Our final night will consist of practice at a driving range, where we will hit balls for our long game and short game distances. Limited Enrollment (Bring golf clubs of you have them - if not, right handed clubs will be provided for your use). Tuition includes driving range admission fee.
Room: Gymnasium • Instructor: Cheryl Kosegarten • Tuition: $129

Cheryl Kosegarten is a member of the United States Golf Association. She has been a golf enthusiast for years and has played on many courses throughout United States, Central America and the Caribbean. She is a current member of Stone and Webster Engineering's golf league, and has privately taught many golf beginners the fundamentals of the game.

Introduction to the Sport of Fly-Fishing  - CLASS IS SOLD OUT!
SP-03 • Class held: Mar 23 • 2 Hours (1 Session) • Tue: 6:30-8:30
This indoor class will cover the basics of how to get started in fly-fishing. You will learn about the equipment, including rods, reels, lines, waders and other gear; learn the differences between fresh and saltwater fly-fishing; basic knot tying; fly selection; fishing conservation; as well as beginning fly-casting with an indoor practice rod. This is a fast paced class designed to get you ready for the spring fishing season. Instructor will provide all materials and handouts. Class is limited to 8 students.
Room: 217 • Instructor: Sheila and Bill Hassan • Tuition: $34
Sheila and Bill Hassan are Federation of Fly Fishers Master certified casting instructors. They are among a handful of couples who both hold this rating. They have traveled extensively for fishing, both freshwater and saltwater. They serve on the R.L. Winston Rod Company and Ross Reels Pro Staff. They teach casting seminars and private lessons throughout New England. Sheila is the chief instructor at the Wulff School of Fly Fishing and is an IGFA world record holder for bonefish and bluefish. Sheila has recently published her first book, Fly Casting: A Systematic Approach.

IT’S ALL ABOUT BOATING NAVIGATION - NEW!
SP-04 • Classes begin: Mar 23 (End date: Apr 6) • 9 Hours (3 Sessions) • Tue: 6:30-9:30
It’s all about Boating Navigation. Learn to Navigate safely on the open water. This is a fast moving introductory course as well as a refresher for those of you with some navigating skills. A hands-on Mini-Workshop series where you will learn:
• Nautical Terms, Charts and Publications
• How to use the Mariner’s Compass
• TVMDC, Convert True Bearings to Compass Bearings
• Learn to use Navigating Tools
• Aids to Navigation, What do they mean?
• Rules of the Road, Lights and Day Shapes
• Right of Way and Sound Signals
• Tides and Currents, Set and Drift
• Dead Reckoning on a Clear Day, 60 D/ST
Room: 223• Instructor: Bill Smith • Tuition: $69
Bill Smith served 4 years in the U.S. Coast Guard and 2 years sailing with the Military Sealift Command. He was issued a USCG Captain’s Certificate in 1987 and ran a successful charter boat business for several years out of Boston harbor where he lived with his wife and cat aboard their 44’ cutter the “Patriot”.

RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL- CLASS IS SOLD OUT!
SP-05 • Classes begin: Mar 25 (End date: May 27) • 16 Hours (8 Sessions) • Thu: 6:30-8:30
This class is for the student who wants to step right in and play volleyball. Games will be played from the start to finish. Games will be officiated and scored. This class is designed for the student with prior volleyball game experience.
Room: Gymnasium • Instructor: Jeff Griffin & Kevin Kramer • Tuition: $59
Kevin Kramer has been a coach and participant in a variety of the athletics at all levels. Kevin is currently a teacher at Keefe Tech and the soccer coach. His experience and knowledge of volleyball will make for an enjoyable class.
Jeff Griffin has coached several sports at all levels. He will assist the novice to learn the game.

Spring Bicycle Maintenance
SP-06 • Class held: Apr 6 • 3 Hours (1 Session) • Tue: 6:30-9:30
It's time to clean up that bike and get it tuned up for the coming season. This class is for all bike owners - even those who say, "I don't even know if the thing still works." Designed to take the intimidation out of bike maintenance, you will learn the basics of bike fitting, operational adjustments, common repairs, regular maintenance and safety checks. You will get answers to all your questions, from "Why all the gears?" to "Where can I get the best tires for me?" The more you know about how your bike works, the more confidence you will have in riding it.
Room: 306 • Instructor: Ed Kross • Tuition: $34
For thirty years Ed has been touring and racing locally. His career highlights have been competing in the Race Across America five times. Throughout his career, Ed has not only taken pride in maintaining his own bicycles, but finds it necessary and more convenient. Avoiding mechanical problems and dealing with the inevitable ones on the road gives him the confidence to ride far away from home all day without worrying what to do when something goes wrong.


 

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