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Classes are introductory at no charge. Contact the instructor for directions and special instructions before attending the first class. Registered participants will be notified of any class changes.

Activities Day & TIME Location Instructor
Beginning Basic Yoga
Adult Activity

No Charge
Thursdays
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Dermatology Clinic Ltd
1110 E Missouri, Suite 600
Phoenix, AZ 85014
MAP
Stefanie Neuburger
480.203.6052
Stefanie@SunnyHeartYoga.com


CALL/EMAIL BEFORE ATTENDING FIRST TIME
Beginning Basic Yoga teaches fundamental yoga skills through poses, meditation and breathing techniques. Students are able to safely explore movement and self-inquiry for improved physical and emotional health.


Chamber Music
Adult Activity

No Charge
Third Saturday
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

October 26, 2008
November 15, 2008
December 20, 2008
Location Varies
Contact Carol for details
Carol Brecker
480.225.4322
Carol@RecreativeArtCenter.com

Lee Ann Chivers
818.269.4199
LeesFlute@EarthLink.net

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String, wind, and keyboard musicians are invited to participate for the pleasure of exploring and learning chamber music, making music together, and performing in small ensembles. The club meets monthly in member’s homes to self select into ensembles, receive coaching, and to play for one another. Ensembles will rehearse weekly at times and places of their choice. Opportunities will be provided for ensembles to play for Recreative Art Center events as well as their partner organizations’ events.

Contact Carol or Lee for directions and special instructions. Registered participants will receive a monthly e-mail newsletter.


Ikebana
Adult Activity

No Charge
Mondays
10:00am - 12:00 pm
5135 N Wilkinson Road
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
MAP
Carol Brecker
480.225.4322
Carol@RecreativeArtCenter.com

CALL/EMAIL BEFORE ATTENDING FIRST TIME
Ikebana, the art of Japanese Flower Arranging, is the creative display of natural materials with attention to the harmony of line, color, space and dimension. Ikebana is a healing art that can calm the soul, focus the mind, connect the spirit with nature, and create an avenue for personal expression.


Introduction To Social Dance
Youth Activity
Adult Volunteers Welcome

No Charge
Mondays
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Florence Crittenton Campus
715 West Mariposa Street
Phoenix, AZ 85013
MAP
Misha Pemberton
602.405.9373
Misha@RecreativeArtCenter.com

CALL/EMAIL BEFORE ATTENDING FIRST TIME
Introduction to Social Dance focuses on Latin, Ballroom, and Swing. This class is fun and high energy. Volunteers need no experience, they are learning the dances and movement along side the youth. Adults can learn while also dancing with the Florence Crittenton resident girls. Adult Volunteers Welcome.


Walk In- Dance Out
Monthly Dance

Adult Activity

Admission - $10 Per Person
First Saturdays

October 4th
November 1st
December 6th

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Conservatory of Dance
4727 E Cactus Rd, Suite 600
Phoenix, AZ 85032
MAP
Misha Pemberton
602.405.9373
Misha@RecreativeArtCenter.com
This monthly social dance, offered by Walk In-Dance Out, is sponsored by Recreative Art Center. This event gives adults of all dance levels and experience, the opportunity to get on the dance floor and partnership dance with a group of friendly adults. We will be dancing to a variety of music played including Ballroom, Latin, Swing, and Country.

No experience necessary and no partner needed- light refreshments provided.


Afternoon Tea Dance
Adult Activity

No Charge
Third Sundays

October 19th
November 16th
December 21st

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Conservatory of Dance
4727 E Cactus Rd, Suite 600
Phoenix, AZ 85032
MAP
Misha Pemberton
602.405.9373
Misha@RecreativeArtCenter.com
A Tea Dance is a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Come, see, and experience why so many people love social dancing for fun and exercise. This event is an opportunity to try partnership dancing with instructor Misha and volunteers available for tips on Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Cha-Cha and Rumba.

No experience necessary and no partner needed- light refreshments provided.


Beginning Tai Chi
Adult Activity

No Charge
Sundays
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Conservatory of Dance
4727 E Cactus Rd, Suite 600
Phoenix, AZ 85032
MAP
Andy Barkworth
602.672.1716
Andy@RecreativeArtCenter.com

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Beginning Tai Chi introduces new students to basic movements and principles of practice suitable for students of all ages and physical conditions. Tai Chi concentrates on relieving the physical effects of stress on the body and mind. The focus and calmness cultivated by the meditative aspect of Tai Chi aides in relieving stress and maintaining optimum health.


Youth Tai Chi
Youth Activity
Adult Volunteers Welcome

No Charge
Sundays
8:30 am - 9:30 am
New Foundation Campus
1200 N 77th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
MAP
Andy Barkworth
602.672.1716
Andy@RecreativeArtCenter.com

CALL BEFORE ATTENDING THE FIRST TIME
Beginning Tai Chi introduces the male students of the New Foundation to basic movements and principles of practice concentrating on relieving the physical effects of stress on the body and mind. The focus and calmness cultivated by the meditative aspect of Tai Chi aides in relieving stress, maintaining optimum health, and finding inner peace and strength. New Foundation is a not-for-profit facility dedicated to treating at-risk youth with substance abuse and/or behavioral health problems Adult Volunteers Welcome.





Explore Our Group Activities
Art, Music, & Movement

Explore something new. Revisit something you used to like to do. Try a class in social dance, yoga, tai chi, Ikebana flower arranging or multimedia art. Join the chamber music club.  Participants are welcome to join any group at any time and progress at their own pace.

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Volunteer
Engage Yourself & Nurture Youth

Have fun serving as a role model and teacher’s assistant at a group class for youth. Be a positive influence by practicing and sharing an activity of your choice with at risk youth. Enjoy the intergenerational interaction. Watch the progress. Feel the connection. Know that your interest and companionship makes a difference in their lives.

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Artistic Expression

The waiting room at Dermatology Clinic Ltd. provides a venue for artistic expression as a gallery of art. Friends of Recreative art Center are invited to loan art for display in the waiting room gallery.

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