Special Interest Classes
Financial
Retirement Planning Seminar
Designed for those over age 45, this seminar provides a wealth of practical information on managing investment risks, using new tax laws to your advantage, making informed decisions about company retirement plans, and adjusting your estate plan to function properly under new laws. Married couples may attend together for a single registration fee. Textbook included.
23493; $59; Two Wednesdays, May 16 & May 23, 6:30–9:30 pm; BRCC Weyers Cave Plecker Center
23495; $59; Two Tuesdays, May 15 & May 22, 6:30–9:30 pm; BRCC Weyers Cave Plecker Center
Fitness
Yoga Flex
Whatever your age, Yoga offers a wonderful avenue for energizing your life through toning and flexibility, while reducing stress. This totally adaptable approach, led by Anna Gant, allows you to modify poses to suit your individual comfort level. Dress in clothing that allows you to move freely and bring a mat. BRCC Fine Arts Center V203
63402; $99; Wednesdays, Jan 18-Apr 25, 12-12:45 pm
57399; $99; Fridays, Jan 13-Apr 27, 12-12:45 pm
20398; $99; Wednesdays, May 2-Aug. 22 (no class 7/4), 12-12:45 pm
14688; $99; Fridays, May 4-Aug 17, 12-12:45 pm
Zumba: Get Fit, Be Healthy, Have Fun
Bored with your workout? Try Zumba's fun, easy-to-follow steps: a hot Latin beat, with a mix of hip-hop and modern steps thrown in. Led by Jeannie Battarbee, you’ll dance your way to an energized body, without realizing you’ve had a workout. No dance experience or fitness level required; if you can walk, you can Zumba! Wear workout clothes and bring a friend! Call 540-453-2215 to register.
57401; $155; Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan 10-Apr 26, 5:15-6:15 pm; BRCC Fine Arts Center V135
14689; $155; Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 1-Aug 16, 5:15-6:15 pm; BRCC Fine Arts Center V135
Home & Garden
Gardening NEW
Ready to jump right in and plant a garden? Instructor Tim Byrd will teach you soil science, how to select the right vegetables and plants to suit your needs, how to keep it all alive, and how/when to harvest and preserve your bounty.
56985; $69; Four Thursdays, Apr 12-May 3, 6:30-8:30 pm; BRCC Plecker Center.
Beekeeping
The honeybee population nationwide has been devastated by infestations of “mites” and diseases; however, with proper care, honeybees can be successfully maintained. Join instructor Fred Hollen and learn about honeybee colony characteristics, required equipment, management techniques and practices, and honeybee disease and parasitic mites. Time will be provided for bee yard hands-on experiences in addition to scheduled classes.
56688; $89; Six Mondays, Jan 23-Feb 27, 6:45-9:15 pm; BRCC Plecker Center.
Cake Decorating NEW
Learn the exciting art of cake decorating from local baking artist Jeff Cox. Basic fondant techniques, simple borders and flowers can turn cakes into works of art! Bring $25 to cover your supplies. Class meets at Country Confections, 2006 Jefferson Hwy in Fishersville.
57267; $69; Four Wednesdays, Feb 22-Mar 14, 6-8 pm
Landscape and Design NEW
In this exciting new class, Tim Byrd will assist you in creating the vision that best suits your property. You will be guided through needs assessments, learn about soil science, and take your project through maturation as well as dabble in some retro work.
56990; $69; Four Mondays, Mar 12-Apr 2, 6:30-8:30 pm; BRCC Plecker Center.
Mushroom Identification
Learn how to identify those colorful mushrooms that come up after a rain. With the guidance of instructor Diane Holsinger, you will learn how to make spore prints and identify mushrooms in the field. Some spring mushrooms will be out and we may find some morels. All classes, except the first one, will be hands-on field classes. Recommended field guide for the course is “Mushrooms of West Virginia and the Central Appalachians”, by William C. Roody.
56705; $69; Three Mondays, Apr 16-30, 6-8 pm; BRCC Harrisonburg Center.
Wildflowers of the Shenandoah Valley
Identify the first wildflowers of spring. With Diane Holsinger’s guidance, you will learn many interesting facts such as why Skunk Cabbage melts snow and what wildflower the Indians used as a salt substitute. From hepatica to violets, learn about the spring beauty all around us on the beautiful rocky slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains. All classes, except the first one, will be hands-on in the field.
56735; $69; Three Wednesdays, Apr 25-May 9, 6-8 pm; BRCC Harrisonburg Center.
