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COURSES IN FORT MACLEOD

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 1
Sign Language is a generic term for different variations of sign communication. ASL 1 is designed to enable the students to learn the basics of sign language in expressive and receptive communication. Emphasis is placed on facial expression and body coordination, a significant element of the languages. The first level focuses on personal pronouns, basic sentence structure, possessives, negatives, questions, use of tense, verbs, imperatives, numbers, and plurals. Text and study guide are extra and may be purchased at the first class.
Date:                Wednesdays, February 3rd - April 14th
                          6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location:          FP Walshe High School
Instructor:         Lethbridge College
Fee:                  $ 236.25

TAKING PICS OF YOUR PETS & PEOPLE
There is nothing that tells someone how much you love them than to hang their photograph on the wall. Whether a friend, a child or a family pet, that unique photograph tells it all. Join Tom Buchanan in this great 4 days adventure into taking pictures of people and pets. Learn techniques that professional portrait artists have used for centuries. Learn lighting and composition and some unique tricks of the trade to get the most out of people in front of the camera. Bring a digital or film camera, a tripod, off camera flash, a laptop with Photoshop Elements or above. This is going to be fun!
Date:                Thursdays, April 15, 22, 29 and Saturday, May 1
                          7:00pm - 9:00pm, & 9:00am - 12:00 Noon Saturday
Location:          Fort Macleod Scout Hall
Instructor:         Tom Buchanan
Fee:                  $ 80.00

THE DIVINE CIRCLE
The circle, with its mystery and infiniteness can teach us about balance and cycles. In this workshop, we'll explore the circle within the Goddess tradition and the Medicine Wheel. More specifically, we'll discuss how you can learn, develop, heal and use the circle for your own self-discovery. Bring a pot-luck lunch and the desire to laugh and connect with others!
Date:                Saturday, February 6th
                         10:00am - 2:00pm
Location:          RCMP Centennial Library, Fort Macleod                                  Instructor:         Trish Hoskin
Fee:                  $ 50.00

CIRCUIT BREAKER
This class combines core exercises and cardio into a circuit format suitable for beginners and advanced. Every class is different but always fun. Students need to bring an exercise or yoga mat, weights and water bottle.
Date:                Mondays, January 18th - April 12th
Time:                6:15 - 7:00am
Location:          Fort Macleod Scout Hall
Instructor:         Debbie Palmer, AFLCA Certified
Fee:                  $65.00

A.M. KICKSTART
Start your day off with this cardio based class. Guaranteed to make you sweat. Beginners welcome. Bring a mat, weights and water bottle.
Date:                Tuesdays, January 19th - April 13th
Time:                6:15 - 7:00am
Location:          Fort Macleod Scout Hall
Instructor:         Debbie Palmer, AFLCA Certified
Fee:                  $65.00

FUNctional FITNESS
This course combines gentle cardio with resistance training to help those who are just starting an exercise program or have arthritis or osteoporosis, to improve their quality of life. It is designed to be motivating yet simple and most of all, "fun". Bring weights and water bottle.
Date:                Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 19 - March 18                               Time:                8:00am - 8:45am
Location:          Fort Macleod Scout Hall
Instructor:         Debbie Palmer, AFLCA Certified
Fee:                  $90.00

and/or March 23 - May 20

MUSCLE MANIA plus+
This class is weight training in a class format. Tighten tone, strengthen. Plus+ feel the difference by adding other resistance props such as bands and gliders provided by instructor. Beginner friendly. Bring mat, weights and water bottle.
Date:               Wednesdays, October 21st through December 16th, no class Nov 11
Time:                6:15am - 7:00am
Location:          Fort Macleod Scout Hall
Instructor:         Debbie Palmer, AFLCA Certified
Fee:                  $ 65.00

FIT BALL BOOT CAMP
You wanted it! Now it's here! Students need to bring a fit ball, mat, weights and water bottle.
Date:                Thursdays, January 21 - April 15
Time:                6:15am - 7:00am
Location:          Fort Macleod Scout Hall
Instructor:         Debbie Palmer, AFLCA Certified
Fee:                  $ 65.00

SERIOUS CIRCUITS
An all levels high energy total body conditioning class that incorporates cardiovascular intervals with weight training to work all of the muscles of the body. Bring an exercise or yoga mat and water bottle.
Date:                Mondays, January 11 - March 22
Time:                5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location:          WA Day School
Instructor:         Cindy Scott
Fee:                  $55.00

STRETCH/ RELEASE/ RELAX
An all levels stretching and relaxation class incorporating traditional stretches as well as gentle moves from yoga to release muscle tension and improve flexibility. Students need to bring an exercise or yoga mat and water bottle.
Date:                Thursdays, January 14 - March 25
Time:                5:30pm - 6:15pm
Location:          WA Day School
Instructor:         Cindy Scott
Fee:                  $55.00

FORT MACLEOD COFFEE LEAGUE
These drop-in, informal sessions offer you a chance to find out information on current issues and local members in your town and community. Catch up with your neighbours, meet a new friend or relax with a coffee while the kids are at lessons!
Date:                Thursdays, January 28 til??
Time:                7:00 - 8:00pm
Location:         Fort Macleod RCMP Centennial Library
Fee:                 There is no fee. These workshops are sponsored in partnership by Fort Macleod Family and Support Services and Fort Macleod RCMP Centennial Library.