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Leisure Classes - "New Policy"
Because there has been such a large turnout for Yoga, Tai Chi and Line Dancing, we are now asking -- no, insisting! -- that you sign up in advance for these classes. Space is limited, but if you miss this month, there's always the next month. Each class session will be one month.
Residents will be able to register for the class the first Monday of the month prior to the session and non-residents will be able to register the second Monday of the month. For example: for classes in January, residents can register beginning December 3 and non-residents can begin registering December 10. Any open spots after the session begins will be on a first come, first serve basis.
WANTED! Instructors to teach Leisure Classes for Seniors.
Got talent? Special skills you want to share with others? We are looking for instructors to teach classes during the day at the Senior Center in activities such as Bridge, 42, Canasta, Dominoes, Card Games, Foreign Languages and so much more. Contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (281) 275-2885 and ask to speak with Kelly Penewitt or email us at seniors@sugarlandtx.gov.
Classes Currently Offered
Sketching with Annette
Friday - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Bring your sketch pad and drawing pens or pencils. Week 10's class will sketch a guest model. Taught by Annette Wise.
Discover Acrylics with Annette
Fridays - 9:30 a.m.
Introduction to Acrylics - August 20 - September 10
Still Live - September 17
Capture Motion - September 24
Catch the Sky - October 1
Structures - October 8
Animals - October 15
People - October 22
Class Art Show - October 29
A supply board is in the craft room. Space is limited.
Dandayi Raas
Tuesdays - 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Learn the traditional folk dance form of Vrindavan, India, where it is performed depicting scenes of Holi, and Lila of Krisshna and Radha. Along with Garba, it is the featured dance of Navratri evenings in Western India.
Bollywood Dance
Mondays - 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 pm.
Bollywood dance is any dance from an Indian film. These dances have traditional Indian influences mixed with hip hop moves. Bollywood dancing is a fun way to get a great workout.
Zumba Gold - New
Monday - 1:00 p.m. & Wednesday - 8:00 a.m.
Classes start March 2. Price is $63 per month (eight classes); resident discount price is $50 per month (eight classes).
Sit & Be Fit
Mondays - 11:30 a.m.
Sit & Be Fit is a chair exercise program that is designed to help improve the health and wellness of seniors.
Salsa
Tuesdays
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Sugar Land Community Center
We have a new Salsa instructor to help dance your way into the new year. Taught by Alba Davis.
Learn to Speak Chinese
Tuesday - 9:00 a.m.(Beginner) 10:00 a.m. (Intermediate)
Want to learn how to speak Chinese? Want to learn the beauty of the Chinese language? Class space is limited, so register now. There will be a charge for the book, payable to the instructor.
Taught by Anna Cheung
Chinese Brush Painting
Classes held the third Tuesday of each month
9:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Sugar Land Community Center
Learn to paint in the Lingnan Style of Chinese Watercolor. There will be a supply fee for this class payable to the instructor. Taught by Dao Troung.
Art Class
Beginning Painting
Monday - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Tiger - Monday, July 26 - August 30
Palm Tree - Monday, September 13 - October 11
Wallpaper Lilies - Tuesday, September 14 - October 12
Two Boys Fishing - Tuesday, August 10 - September 7
Southwest - Monday, October 18 - November 15
Courtyard - Tuesday, October 19 - November 16
Beginning painting. Paints, brushes, canvas and miscellaneous supplies are required for this class. There will be a supply fee
($5.00 per week) and a canvas fee ($6.00) for this class, payable to the instructor, or you can purchase the supplies yourself. A list is available at the front desk at the Senior Center. Space is limited. Taught by Heather Roy.
Canasta Players Wanted! - New
Know how to play Canasta and don't have a place to play? Want to learn how to play or just refresh your game? Join us on Wednesday afternoons for Canasta!
Beginning Functional Spanish
Location: Sugar Land Senior Center
Thursdays - 1:00 p.m.
Buena's Tardes! Mucho Gracias! No hablo mucho Espanola. Join Isabel Nunez-Dev as she takes us through the basics of conversational Spanish.
English as a Second Language
Monday and Wednesday, beginning September 14 - 10:30 a.m.
Is English not your first language? If you speak, read or write a little English, or if you want to learn how to speak English better, then this class is for you. Join us as we practice the skills of conversational English in a relaxing atmosphere.
Class space is limited, so register now. There will be a charge for the English Second Language book, paid to the instructor. Taught by Marjorie Lazzio.
Rummikub - New
Tuesdays - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Don't know what Rummikub is? Want to learn how to play? Just want to play? Chavyo Ramirez will teach you how.
Senior Yoga
Location: Sugar Land Senior Center
Instructor: Maya
Mondays - 9:00 a.m.
Tuesdays - 3:00 p.m.
Thursdays - 8:30 a.m.
Ages - 50 and older
No fee
Senior Jazzercise
Location: Sugar Land Community Center
Ages - 50 and older
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00 a.m. ($30.00/month residents)
Senior Tai Chi
Location: Sugar Land Senior Center
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - Intermediate
Wednesday - 10:30 a.m. - Beginner
Wednesday - 11:30 a.m. (Beginner 2)
Ages - 50 and older
No fee
Line Dancing
Location: Sugar Land Community Center
Monday - 9:00 a.m. (Beginners)
Monday -
10:00 a.m. (Intermediate) @ Senior Center
Wednesday - 1:00 p.m. (Intermediate)
Thursday - 10:00 a.m. (Advanced) @ Senior Center
Mah Jongg Lessons
Mondays at 10:00 a.m.
Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.
Whether its called Ma Jong, Mah Jong, Mah Jongg, Ma Diao, Ma Cheuk, Mah Cheuck, Baak Ling, or Pung Chow, the history of this game is as intriguing as the game itself. We will teach the basics of American Mah Jongg and how to play the game.
Mexican Train
Wednesdays - 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Join Georgie Mendel as she teaches the basics and finer points of Mexican Train Dominoes.
Computer Buddies
Call 281-275-2893 for available times
Need more hands-on help with computers? Want to practice what you learned in Computer Class? Meet up with one of our volunteer computer buddies to help you out.
China Painting
Every Tuesday - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join Dickie Thompson as she teaches the basic techniques of China Painting. A list of supplies needed will be at the front desk of the Senior Center.
Crochet /Knitting Cross Stitch
Wednesday - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Want to learn to crochet or just brush up on your skills? Join Terri Leong as she teach the basics of crochet. Supplies need: yarn and crochet hook.
Crafts
Thursdays - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
We Have Wii
Call 281-275-2893 for available times
Think video games are just for kids? Think again. Come learn how to play one of the hottest video game systems on the market. Look for more information on the upcoming Senior Wii Games.
All classes and programs unless noted are held at the Senior Center.
Programs Currently Offered
Party Bridge
Tuesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Table Tennis
Monday - 8:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday - 8:00 - 12 noon
Sugar Land Community Center
Cards & Dominoes
Wednesdays - 1:00 p.m.
42
Thursdays - 2:00 p.m.
Horseshoes
Daily at Imperial Park
Walking Club
Tuesday and & Friday (First Colony Mall - Food Court) - 8:30 a.m.
Pool - Billiards
Daily
Unless noted, all classes and programs are held at the Senior Center.