Fall2025_Winter2026_ActivityGuide

Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 58 Conversation Spanish - Beginners This course provides an introduction to spoken Spanish. Speak and hear Spanish from the first day as you quickly gain basic conversation skills to communicate information about yourself, your family and friends, your work and your daily life. Learn pronunciation, expressions and vocabulary that allow you to function in everyday settings. Perfect for anyone looking to learn or refresh their knowledge of Spanish and immerse themselves in a new culture. Instructor: Laura Griffin Tue, Sep 9-Oct 21 | 6-8 pm | $90/6 | 152141 Tue, Nov 4-Dec 16 | 6-8 pm | $90/6 | 152142 Tue, Jan 6-Feb 10 | 6-8 pm | $90/6 | 152143 Tue, Feb 17-Mar 24 | 6-8 pm | $90/6 | 152144 Bowen Park Complex Conversation Spanish - Intermediate This intermediate course is designed to help you strengthen and expand upon the foundational language skills that you acquired in beginner Spanish. This program focuses on improving listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities while also deepening your understanding of grammar, vocabulary and cultural context. Instructor: Ruy Diaz Thu, Sep 11-Oct 16 | 6-8 pm | $90/6 | 143781 Thu, Oct 30-Dec 4 | 6-8 pm | $90/6 | 143782 Instructor: Laura Griffin Thu, Jan 8-Feb 12 | 6-8 pm | $90/6 | 152145 Thu, Feb 19-Mar 26 | 6-8 pm | $90/6 | 152146 Bowen Park Complex Sigil Making Used for thousands of years, a sigil has been a special symbol drawn and created with intention that assists with manifestation, spells or energy alignment. In this workshop, we will learn all about them and make one to take home. All materials will be provided. Instructor: Queen Bee Tarot Tue, Sep 16 | 6-8 pm | $48/1 | 151268 Tue, Oct 28 | 6-8 pm | $48/1 | 151269 Bowen Park Complex Learn to Read Tarot In this 4-part workshop designed for beginners, learn the ancient art of divination using the Rider-Waite-Smith deck (which will be available for purchase). Instructor: Queen Bee Tarot Tue, Feb 3-24 | 6-8 pm | $150/4 | 151281 Bowen Park Complex Tarot - Level 2 For those ready to expand their tarot practice. Read with confidence for yourself and others moving beyond the book and into intuitive fluency. Using the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, we will explore card relationships, patterns in spreads and practical ways to trust what you see and feel. Instructor: Queen Bee Tarot Tue, Oct 7-21 | 6-8 pm | $111/3 | 151271 Bowen Park Complex Becoming Psychic: NEW! Psychic Development Level 1 Everyone is psychic, and in this three-class series, you will learn how to access and strengthen your intuition. All are welcome. Instructor: Queen Bee Tarot Tue, Nov 18-Dec 2 | 6-8 pm | $111/3 | 151275 Bowen Park Complex Astrology: Read Your Birth Chart Explore your cosmic blueprint! You will get a copy of your birth chart and a booklet to keep as we work through our planetary placements and your personal astrology. Instructor: Queen Bee Tarot Tue, Jan 6-27 | 6-8 pm | $150/4 | 151279 Bowen Park Complex Scented Soy Candle Making NEW! Create six custom soy candles in this hands-on class. Choose your favourite colours and scents and then pour a set of candles in a mix of elegant glass jars and petite tins perfect for gift giving or enjoying at home. All materials are included; no experience is needed. Sat, Dec 13 | 12-2 pm | $75/1 | 153412 Sat, Mar 28 | 12-2 pm | $75/1 | 153437 Bowen Park Complex Soap Making Workshop NEW! Learn the art of cold process soap making in this fun and beginner-friendly workshop! You will be guided through each step of crafting your own natural soap from scratch using skin-loving oils, lye and nourishing additives. You will customize your soap with your choice of colours and scents and then pour it into a reusable cardboard mold. Each batch makes 10 to 12 bars of soap, ideal for gifting or stocking up your own bathroom. We will cover all the essentials, so you leave feeling confident and inspired. No experience is necessary, and all tools and materials are provided. Instructor: Angela Scorer Sat, Dec 13 | 3-5 pm | $75/1 | 153413 Sat, Mar 28 | 3-5 pm | $75/1 | 153438 Bowen Park Complex Soaps to Spirit NEW! Using stout beer and merlot red wine, create cedarwood and lemongrass soap batches. Explore different ingredients, methods and techniques that you can use to create exciting soaps on your own. Learn about troubleshooting, history and packaging/decorating. Please bring an apron (or wear appropriate clothing). Instructor: Cheryl Theilade Sat, Oct 25 | 9-11:30 am | $40/1 | 143368 Bowen Park Complex Teens Welcome If you see a program you would like to participate in outside of the Youth Section, give us a call to find out how you can participate!

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