Special Interests

Canine Recreation

Basic Manners for Your Dog (age 16 & up)

With years of experience, K-9 Solutions’ professional trainers will give you the tools you need to be a great leader to your dog. You will teach your dog self-control along with basic commands such as sit, down, come, off, sit politely for guests and much more. For more, go to www.TriangleCanineSolutions.com. First class meeting will be from 6:30-9 p.m. without your dog.

Location: Bond Park Community Center

Instructor: K-9 Solutions

Fees: $127(R) $157(N) (7 classes)

35788 Thu Jun 5-Jul 24 7-8 p.m.

(no class Jul 3)

35789 Thu Jul 10-Aug 21 8:15-9:15 p.m.

(Jul 10 class will be held at Cary Senior Center)

Advanced Manners for Your Dog (age 16 & up) NEW

Focus is on stronger sits/downs around increasing distractions, walking up to other dogs politely and much more! You can be rewarded when testing your dog on the last class for his AKC Canine Good Citizen certification. For more, go to www.TriangleCanineSolutions.com. Prerequisite: Basic Manners or equivalent.

Location: Bond Park Community Center

Instructor: K-9 Solutions

Fees: $127(R) $157(N) (7 classes)

35790 Thu Jun 12-Jul 31 6-7 p.m.

(no class Jul 3)

Interior Design

You CAN Do Your Own Decorating (age 16 & up)

A professional Interior Decorator will share with you the sequence of events, tips and tricks that designers use to decorate rooms. Class will include a brief overview on colors, furniture arranging, window treatments, area rugs, artwork and more. For more information, visit www.decorcoach.com

Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center

Instructor: Jodi Schavone

Fees: $26(R) $34(N) (1 class)

35447 Thu Jun 5 7-9 p.m.

Arranging Your Space (age 16 & up)

Having problems with your living room furniture arrangement? Don’t know where to put that antique armoire? Learn how to make your existing furniture work and how to choose what really works for your style. Use basic Feng Shui and furniture arranging techniques to help your rooms flow and achieve the feel that you want. For more information, visit www.decorcoach.com

Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center

Instructor: Jodi Schavone

Fees: $19(R) $25(N) (1 class)

35449 Thu Jul 10 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Choosing Color for your Home (age 16 & up)

Color is the easiest change to make in your home that provides the greatest impact. Learn the basics of color schemes and why they work. Discover your color palette and bring it into your home with some easy, do-it-yourself ideas. Use what you will learn about color theory and color trends to bring your home up-to-date. For more information visit www.decorcoach.com

Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center

Instructor: Jodi Schavone

Fees: $19(R) $25(N) (1 class)

35445 Thu Aug 14 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Sign Language

ASL for Budding Babies: Parent Workshop (Adult Class)

Come and learn how to enrich your child’s speech and language, boost vocabulary, increase self-confidence and stimulate intelligence through the use of American Sign Language (ASL). This workshop is designed to introduce parents/caregivers to the benefits of using ASL with pre-verbal infants and young children. We will discuss the research supporting the SIGN with your BABY method, helpful tools and techniques of teaching, signing activities and the best time to start signing. Parents will learn over 60 signs. For more information, visit www.signsoflearning.com

Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center

Instructor: Jess Kelly

Fees: $64(R) $83(N) (1 class)

35484 Sat Jul 12 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Sign Language for Budding Babies I (age 6 months & up)

Learn basic signs that, if incorporated into your daily routines, will empower your child to express his/her needs and therefore significantly reduce frustration. Parents will also have the opportunity to connect on a deeper level with their child and implement practical techniques for teaching ASL to infants using the Sign with your Baby method. For more information, visit www.signsoflearning.com.

Location: Middle Creek Community Center

Instructor: Jess Kelly

Fees: $83(R) $108(N) (6 classes)

35864 Wed Jul 30-Sep 3 10-11 a.m.

35865 Sat Jul 19-Aug 23 10-11 a.m.

Sing and Sign Playtime (age 15 months & up)

Come practice the signs you and your child already know or learn new signs to go along with fun songs! This class is designed to keep American Sign Language (ASL) fun and entertaining! No previous signing experience necessary. Come ready to dance and laugh and move around.

Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center

Instructor: Jess Kelly

Fees: $40(R) $52(N) (4 classes)

35485 Mon Aug 4-25 10:30-11 a.m.

Location: Middle Creek Community Center

Fees: $48(R) $62(N) (6 classes)

35866 Wed Jul 30-Sep 3 11:15-11:45 a.m.

35867 Sat Jul 19-Aug 23 11:15-11:45 a.m

Language and Literature

Foreign Language for Beginners (age 16 & up) NEW

This series of classes emphasizes building a solid foundation with experienced teachers. After the summer, more advanced courses are anticipated in the fall as students progress.

Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center

Instructor: Judy Chen

Mandarin Chinese for Beginners

This class emphasizes building a solid foundation of pinyin. Serious students will be able to read Chinese with pinyin independently by the end of the course. The class also introduces basic words, phrases, and conversation. Course supply fee covers a 96-page workbook and CD.

Fees: $16(R) $16(N) (6 classes)

35468 Wed Jul 16-Aug 20 7-8:30 p.m.

Fun with Words (age 9-12)

Enjoy making dreams come true on paper. The fun of writing biography, poetry, and stories is the beginning of a lifelong adventure. The final day includes an authors’ tea where participants read their written work to invited guests and family members.

Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center

Instructor: Katharine Parrish

Fees: $62(R) $81(N) (5 classes)

35189 Mon-Fri Jul 14-18 9 a.m.-noon

35190 Mon-Fri Aug 11-15 9 a.m.-noon

Music

Tot Rock-Sing & Move! 4-Day Mini-Camp (age 3-4)

Music & Rhythm, Imagination, Movement, Socialization, Craft Time, Snack Time WHAT FUN!! As we sing, move, have pretend play and play with instruments, your child will advance in listening skills, social skills, coordination, and gross motor control. Most of all, we’ll have a blast! We’ll have a craft to do each day and snack time is included. Come on, let’s sing and move to the beat!

Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center

Instructor: Rebecca Wood

Fees: $47R) $61(N) (4 classes)

35985 Mon-Thu Jul 21-24 9:30 a.m.-noon

35987 Tue-Fri Aug 12-15 9:30 a.m.-noon

Self Improvement

Job Hunting 101 (age 16 & up)

Looking for a job in today’s competitive market can be daunting. Learn the basics about researching, resume writing and interviewing for your next job. You will learn how to gain the edge over the competition and to feel confident when applying for that job.

Instructor: Laura Drew, CarolinaCareerCoach.com

Fees: $53(R) $68(N) (1 class)

Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center

36163 Thu Jun 12 7-9 p.m.

Location: Middle Creek Community Center

36165 Sat Jul 19 10 a.m.-noon

Re-Entering the Workforce (age 16 & up)

Learn to ‘bridge the gap’ in both your resume, and the job interview. Learn how to answer the questions about your absence from the workforce. You will also learn practical tips for translating your time away from the workplace into skills an employer can use. Leaving the rat race does not mean you can never return to it when you are ready.

Instructor: Laura Drew, CarolinaCareerCoach.com

Fees: $53(R) $68(N) (1 class)

Location: Middle Creek Community Center

36166 Sat Aug 2 10 a.m.-noon

Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center

36164 Thu Aug 28 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Simple Practice Workshop (age 16 & up) NEW

Create courage, joy, health and success with simple practice. This workshop is an introduction to the possibilities for your life, which are infinite! Come and learn how to create and incorporate the lasting changes you are dreaming about. Get motivated. Get focused. Start practicing!

Location: Middle Creek Community Center

Instructor: Suzanne Ballantyne

Fees: $21(R) $27(N) (1 class)

35984 Sat Jun 28 10 a.m.-noon

Bicycling

Bicycle Rodeo (age 5-12) NEW

Young cyclists will learn the ‘rules of the road’ and more as they complete the Cary Bicycle Rodeo. Designed to instill cycling knowledge and confidence, the rodeo features simulations of real-life situations likely to be encountered by the young rider. Stations like ‘Chaos Corners’, Dodge-em Drive’, ‘Demon Driveway’ and ’Rock Dodge/ Thread the Needle’ will provide fun, yet challenging opportunities to improve skills and increase knowledge. Pre-registration encouraged. Bring your bike and bike helmet or borrow one at the event.

Location: Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park

35972 Sun Aug 17 1-2 p.m.

35973 Sun Aug 17 1:30-2:30 p.m.

35975 Sun Aug 17 2-3 p.m.

35978 Sun Aug 17 2:30-3:30 p.m.

35979 Sun Aug 17 3-4 p.m.

35986 Sun Aug 17 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Home and Garden

Christmas in July (age 16 & up)

Learn the basic technique for creating wreaths and garlands. Learn these techniques now and be ready before the Holiday season. These skills can be transferred to creating wreaths and garlands that are in season now as well. We’ll use actual tree trimmings from a NC Mountain Christmas tree farm as well as other natural materials to create wreaths that can be put on the front door right now! A supply fee of $12 is due and payable to the instructor at the beginning of the class.

Location: Cary Senior Center

Instructor: Katie Crain

Fees: $25(R) $32(N) (1 class)

35991 Wed Jul 30 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Entertaining

Planning Children’s Parties with Pizzazz! (age 16 & up)

Plan your next party with pizzazz! Plan a fun, original party for your kids while you learn about themes, events, foods, and invitations for their next birthday. Great ideas for your preschooler to your teenager! Your instructor is an event planner who loves a great theme party!! This class will fill up quickly, don’t be left out, sign up today!

Location: Bond Park Community Center

Instructor: Katie Crain

Fees: $12(R) $17(N) (1 class)

35993 Wed Jun 25 7-8 p.m.

35994 Sat Aug 16 11 a.m.-noon

Party 101 (age 16 & up)

Plan your next party with pizzazz! Plan a fun, original party for your friends and family while you learn about themes, events, foods, and invitations for your next special occasion. Your instructor is an event planner who loves a great theme party and has great ideas!! This class will fill up quickly, don’t be left out, sign up today!

Location: Cary Senior Center

Instructor: Katie Crain

Fees: $18(R) $23(N) (1 class)

35995 Sat Jun 21 10:30 a.m.-noon

35996 Wed Aug 27 7-8:30 p.m.

Education

Homeschooling for Beginners Seminar NEW & FREE
(age 16 & up)

Are you considering homeschooling? Or do you need help in supplementing your child’s education? This introductory seminar will highlight legal topics and information for homeschooling, including the various curriculum programs and styles available.

Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center

Instructor: Tracy Shively

36158 Sat Jun 7 10-11 a.m.

Homeschooling for Beginners Seminar (age 16 & up)

Are you considering homeschooling? Or do you need help in supplementing your child’s education? This 4 week class will cover legal topics and information for homeschooling, detail the various curriculum programs and styles available, help discover and evaluate each child’s unique learning style, then go over the many educational resources available to everyone in all forms of media.

Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center

Instructor: Tracy Shively

Fees: $44(R) $57(N) (4 classes)

35999 Thu Jul 10-31 7:30-9 p.m.

Genealogy Forum Free

The Genealogy Forum is a monthly, Thursday night meeting for people interested in genealogy. Open to all members of the community. Members of the group lead topics and discussions.

Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center

Thu Jun 12 7-9 p.m.

Duplicate Bridge

Tuesdays and Thursdays are bridge days at the Middle Creek Community Center. Developed with the new player in mind, our Tuesday bridge program focuses more on instruction. Our Thursday games are ACBL-sanctioned and are limited to players with fewer than 1000 master points. Not sure just where you fit in? Our friendly instructor will be happy to speak with you about the program. Just give him a call.

Instructor: Marty Demko 469-3120

Fees: $5 (R) $6 (NR) (per visit)

Newcomers: Tuesdays 9 a.m.- 1p.m.

On-going: Thursdays 9:30 a.m.- 1p.m.