cityofnanaimo prc_nanaimo (#ilovemyparksandrec) 57 Joyful Harmony Singing Workshop Do you miss singing with others just for the joy of it? Bring your voice out of the shower and experience the magic and connection of singing in harmony, imperfectly. Sing uplifting pop songs, chants, rounds, world music and more. Simple harmonies are taught by ear without sheet music with room for creativity and movement. All voices are welcome; this is community singing! Instructor: Sylvia Humble Fri, Sep 12 | 1:30-3 pm | $20/1 | 151372 Rotary Field House Joyful Harmony Singing Bring your voice out of the shower and share the love of singing in harmony! Sing uplifting pop songs, world music, call and response and sea shanties with simple harmonies taught by ear without sheet music. All voices are welcome regardless of experience. Sylvia Humble is a local community song leader and member of the Ubuntu Choirs Network which believes singing is a universal, human birthright. Instructor: Sylvia Humble Fri, Sep 19-Oct 24 | 1:30-3 pm | $96/6 | 151376 Rotary Field House Songs of Love and Light - NEW! Harmony Singing Workshop This Valentine’s week, join Sylvia Humble (community song leader, Ubuntu Choirs Network) to sing songs celebrating love and the returning of the light as the days grow longer. Learn simple harmonies by ear without sheet music. Singing relieves stress, strengthens the heart and lungs, enhances mood and creates social cohesion. All voices are welcome. Instructor: Sylvia Humble Fri, Feb 13 | 1:30-3 pm | $20/1 | 151373 Rotary Field House Joyful Harmony - NEW! Singing in the New Year Do you want to sing in harmony but not in a formal choir? Join us and sing songs celebrating resilience and rejuvenation of the coming spring season. Learn to sing in harmony by ear without sheet music, and get creative. No experience or talent is necessary; this is community singing! Instructor: Sylvia Humble Fri, Feb 20-Mar 27 | 1:30-3 pm | $96/6 | 151379 Rotary Field House Special Interest Ukulele for Adults - Beginner NEW! Participants will explore both the casual singand-strum style of playing, as well as picking melodies using standard music notation and ukulele tablature. The goal is to use the ukulele as both a solo instrument and (if desired) as a way to accompany one’s own singing. Wed, Sep 10-Oct 22 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $140/7 | 151561 Wed, Jan 7-Feb 18 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $140/7 | 151573 Roundabout Community Arts Centre (3255 Stephenson Pt) Public Speaking Embrace your inner storyteller! Reel in the tips and tricks to speak like a professional. Taught by a veteran communications expert who learned on her feet as a broadcaster, reporter, professor and company spokesperson for over 25 years. Check out the exercises to take the fur balls out of your mouth and stop your stuttering. Speak with confidence and sound like a pro. You don’t need to be a seasoned speaker; you just need to dive in and find your best voice! It’s in there, and these classes will bring it out. Instructor: Ange Frymire Fri, Oct 17 | 12:30-4:30 pm | $48/1 | 149274 Sat, Nov 22 | 9 am-1 pm | $48/1 | 149275 Sat, Jan 24 | 9 am-1 pm | $48/1 | 149276 Fri, Mar 20 | 12:30-4:30 pm | $48/1 | 149277 Bowen Park Complex Creative Writing Level 1 Do you have a memoir or story bubbling inside? Bring your creative writing piece to life. Classes are fun, interactive and results-driven. Work with a partner or solo. Solid, constructive feedback given each week will improve your skills and ignite your passion. Taught by a communications expert, storyteller and former journalist who has published three collaborative books, one textbook and hundreds of articles for newsletters, newspapers and magazines. Instructor: Ange Frymire Mon, Sep 8-Oct 27 | 6-9 pm | $168/7 | 149259 Mon, Jan 12-Mar 9 | 6-9 pm | $192/8 | 149264 Bowen Park Complex Creative Writing Circle This is goal-driven to improve your drafts and encourage your imagination to excel. Weekly writing prompts can complement or stimulate your “works of art,” whether you’re writing short stories, memoirs, novels, novellas, flash fiction or poetry. Feedback is compassionate and honest to help polish your writing further. The course environment is non-judgmental, safe and confidential. Vulnerability, authenticity and excellence in writing is curated by you, along with your writing partner’s observations and the facilitator’s knowledge of editing, revamping and reimagining. NOTE: A strong awareness of writing fundamentals is needed and can help you go from “ok” to “fantastic” in a few weeks. Instructor: Ange Frymire Mon, Nov 3-Dec 15 | 6-9 pm | $168/7 | 149260 Bowen Park Complex See page 25 for private piano lessons.
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