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last update: January 15, 2010


AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
DILA Schedules Spring 2010 ASL Classes
Salisbury, MD. - Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc., (DILA) has scheduled three American Sign Language (ASL) classes for Spring 2010 taught by a deaf instructor to be held at 806 Snow Hill Rd, Salisbury, MD. 
 
ASL Level I - Wednesdays, March 3 - June 2  from 6:30-8:30 pm.  Cost is $215 and includes
textbook/DVD, Signing Naturally I (used for all three ASL levels)
ASL Level  II - Mondays, March 1 - June 7  from 6:30-8:30 pm with  no class May 31.  Cost is $140 (if need book cost is $215).
Children’s ASL - Saturdays,  March 6 - April 17 with no classes on April 3.  Cost is $80 and includes textbook, Signs For Me.  Ages 5-9 from 11am – 12pm; Ages 10-16 from 1-2pm. 
 
Registration deadline is February 22, 2010 after this date add $15 late registration fee.  To register or for more information call DILA at 410-742-5052 V/TTY or 443-365-2647 VP, email: dila@dila.org or visit http://www.dila.org  

DANCE/EXERCISE
Nomadic Magic Tribal Dance Instruction
Salisbury, MD. - Start the year off right with a FREE fun new way to get in shape. Bring your friends- great skill for a group to know! Learn vocabulary and cues for group improvisational bellydance. Tribal style uses a nonverbal language allowing for dancers to communicate while dancing, giving the style a unique and captivating appearance. Class is led by Roma, certified Gypsy Caravan instructor who has been dancing since 2003 and teaching since 2007. She breaks down a vocabulary of 8 slow moves and 8 fast moves into four parts and three dimensions, which helps with core strength and isolation. She gives clear instructions, visualizations, and group activities to aid in learning the technique and make for a fun workout. Elements of yoga, pilates, tai chi, and meditation are also incorporated into the moderately cardio workout. Good for the mind, body and soul!

Cant make it to class every week? Try a workshop. This 3 hour intensive covers all the techniques in a 6-week course. Since this is intensive, it is not recommended for beginners. Great for a refresher course or if you have previous dance experience. Offered every month on the 3rd Saturday 12-3pm at World Gym in Salisbury for $50, alternating levels 1 & 2.  For workshop dates and times, visit www.nomadicmagic.org

Free Tribal Dance Classes at the Ocean City Public Library
Ocean City, MD. - The Ocean City Public Library hosts free Tribal Bellydance classes with Roma 1-2 p.m. Wednesday January 13- February 17. Class covers the basic fundamentals of group improvised belydance, also called tribal style belly dance.  Roma has been dancing since 2003 and teaching since 2007. Class includes eight slow and eight fast moves using core muscle isolation, repetition, visualization, and group activities. Wear comfortable form fitting clothes and something to wrap around your hips. The library is located at 10003 Coastal Hwy in Ocean City, MD. Call 410-524-1818 for more info or visit www.nomadicmagic.org. This is a free event recurring weekly for six weeks.

Free Tribal Dance Classes at the Snow Hill Public Library
Snow Hill, MD. - The Snow Hill Public Library hosts free Tribal Belly Dance classes with Roma 6-7 p.m., Wednesday January 26-March 2. Class covers the basic fundamentals of group improvised belly dance, also called tribal style belly dance.  Roma has been dancing since 2003 and teaching since 2007. Class includes eight slow and eight fast moves using core muscle isolation, repetition, visualization, and group activities. Wear comfortable form fitting clothes and something to wrap around your hips. The library is located at 307 N. Washington Street Snow Hill, MD 21863. Call 410-632-3970 for more info or visit www.nomadicmagic.org This is a free event recurring weekly for six weeks.

MUSIC
The Music School of Delaware is Now Enrolling
for Winter Session
Wilmington, DE. - The Music School of Delaware is now enrolling students of all ages and all levels for winter semester beginning February 1st.  The Music School is the only statewide accredited community music school in the nation and offers standard-setting instructional programs including an Early Childhood program; Suzuki Academy; private and group vocal and instrumental instruction; and choral and instrumental ensembles for youth, teens and adults.   Programs are available at branch locations in Wilmington and Milford, satellite locations in Angola, Dover, Felton, Middletown, Pike Creek and Seaford and at over 20 outreach locations. Spaces are still available in many programs, including the new Music for Children on the Autism Spectrum program.  A highly successful pilot class of the Music for Children on the Autism Spectrum program began last fall.   This unique program, designed for children ages 2 to 7, uses music therapy to help children find an outward expression for their inner worlds.  Goals of the program may include increasing attention span, auditory awareness, self-help skills, sensory integration, socialization, and much more. The Music School offers programs at branch locations in Wilmington and Milford and at over 25 satellite and outreach locations in Kent, Sussex and New Castle counties.  For more information, please call the Wilmington Branch at 302-762-1132, the Milford Branch at 302-422-2043 or visit www.musicschoolofdelaware.org/

SUMMER COURSES & CAMPS
Wor-Wic Offers Summer Courses for Gifted and
Talented Students
Salisbury, MD. - Wor-Wic offers summer courses for gifted and talented students. Parents of fourth through ninth grade gifted and talented students can register their children for Summer Scholars at Wor-Wic Community College beginning Monday, Feb. 15. Fifteen new courses are being offered this summer, including “Lego Robotics – Master Your Mission!,” “Make Your First Video Game!,” “So You Want to Be a Rock Star!,” “Three, Two, One: Blast Off!” and “Crazy for Clothes: Fashion Design 101.” Other topics include culinary arts, crime scene investigation, green energy, math games, self-expression through art and writing, nursing career exploration, chess, computer animation, digital photography, starting a business, crazy chemistry and weather exploration. The one-week courses are being offered Monday through Friday, beginning July 12. Students can take full- or half-day courses. Full-day courses will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a one-hour lunch. Half-day courses, which are offered from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m., can also be taken back-to-back to create a full-day schedule. Before and after care is available at the college’s on-campus child development center.

The courses are designed for public and private school gifted and talented students entering grades four through nine in the fall of 2010. A student’s gifted and talented status is determined by the school they attend, based on the student’s outstanding abilities in the areas of general intellectual capabilities, specific academic aptitudes, or the creative, visual or performing arts. Space is limited. For the best selection of classes, registrations should be submitted prior to June 1.  For more information, call (410) 334-2815 or visit http://www.worwic.edu/SummerScholars

VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Ward Museum Volunteer Training Coaches and Refreshes
Salisbury, MD. - The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University,hosts volunteer training Tuesday,  January 12, 2010 through Saturday, January 16, 2010 at the museum. Twodifferent training opportunities  are available this year. Daytime training is offered in three sessionsfor volunteers able to come on January  12, 13th and 14th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Evening training isoffered for volunteers only able to come  after school or work on January 12th and 14th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30p.m. with the final session on  Saturday, January 16th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Museum volunteerswork with people of all ages from all  walks of life either individually or in groups. There are opportunitiesto work behind the scenes in offices or on  museum grounds, on the front line as docents, educators, or inconjunction with special events either on or  off the museum campus.   January’s training introduces volunteers to the many ways they mightuse their time, talents, experience and  expertise to further the mission of the Ward Museum. Individualsinterested in local tradition, nature, or art  may be especially gratified by joining the museum’s volunteer team ofover 350 active volunteers.  

This year’s training supplies information on the museum’s history,the Ward Foundation’s vision for  accomplishing its mission, and coaching for new volunteers on customerservice. It includes museum staff  presentations, hands-on exercises, and tours of the Ward Brothers’Workshop in Crisfield as well as the Ward  Museum. Training is open to current volunteers who would enjoy arefresher.  The volunteer coordinator, Renée S. Fredericksen, is interviewingprospective volunteers who want to take  the free training in January. Fredericksen says there are 47 in thepipeline who will be excellent additions to  the Ward Museum volunteer team. Anyone interested in furtherinformation, an interview or registration for  the January training should contact her at 410-742-4988 x 109 or orrsfredericksen@salisbury.edu.  Anyone wishing to learn more about the museum should visit the museum at 909 South Schumaker Drive in  Salisbury, MD or visit the web site at www.wardmuseum.org

YOUTH LACROSSE
Coastal Lacrosse Club is Currently Accepting Registrations for the Spring Season
Delmarva. - Registration for the 2010 outdoor spring season is well underway and teams are filling up quickly.  Parents may access Coastal Lacrosse Club’s website for registration forms and information.  In order to maintain a low player to coach ratio, the club will limit the number of players per team, therefore, teams will be formed solely on a first come-first serve basis.      
    
Last year the Coastal Lacrosse Club experienced an exciting and very successful inaugural season. The Club fielded teams at every age level for boys and girls and held numerous fun and exciting social events for both kids and parents alike.  In addition to playing a full schedule of Sunday games, the boys and girls teams competed in the very popular and competitive DYLA tournament held at the end of the season.  
    
The most important goal of teaching kids the game of lacrosse while having fun was achieved under the direction of a very dedicated and committed group of coaches.  The Coastal Lacrosse Club and its professional staff look forward to developing your child’s skills and talents.  For more information on how your child can become part of the fastest growing lacrosse club on the shore, please visit www.coastallacrosseclub.com 


YMCA CLASSES & PROGRAMS
Mid-Shore Family YMCA
Salisbury, MD. - Our Days Out and Snow Days Out Programs are for children in grades K-8.  Days Out Days occur during Wicomico County Public School vacations and Snow Days occur when Wicomico County Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather.  1/18, 1/25 & 1/26 are the next scheduled Days Out days.  Stop by the front desk to pick up forms and register your child for this all day fun care. 

On 1/20, the Wellness Department will begin their MEMBER SUCCESS PROGRAM!  This program is a series of informational meetings and instructions to help you get started getting healthy.  Behavior modification and nutrition will also be taught.  Free and only for YMCA Members.

Join our Family Staff on 1/23 from 4-6 p.m. for Family Game Day.  Put your family teamwork skills to test in this friendly competition.  Free and only for YMCA Members. 

Registration for the Winter II Session of Swim Lessons opens on 2/1.  For more information or to register, please stop by the front desk.  

Indoor Soccer registration for both our Pee Wee and Youth programs ends on 2/7.  The session runs 2/13-4/17.

Lower Shore Family YMCA
Pocomoke, MD. - Registration is now open for Swim Lessons.  The next session runs from 1/23 through 2/27.  For more information, please see the front desk

The 16th Annual Snow Ball is 2/14 from 6 p.m. until midnight.  The evening includes dinner, dancing, a silent auction and lots of fun!  All proceeds from the evening will go to the financial assistance program which will help area children go to summer camp.  Tickets are available at the front desk.  Please call or stop by for more information.

Registration is currently open for the Youth Indoor Baseball/Softball season which begins on 2/4.  Register early for the lower shore's only indoor baseball/softball program as space is limited!

Our Scrapbooking Program is back and the first class is 2/3.  In this class, you will be able to creatively design your personal scrapbook full of your own pictures and memories.  Please call or stop by the YMCA to register or for more information.

Stephen Decauter High School Swim Team will be holding a meet in our pool on 2/2.  During the meet, our pool will be closed to only those competiting.  But please come out and cheer on the team and see some great shore talent!

Are you feeling like you are getting "cabin fever" because of the cold winter?  Well get up, stretch those legs and take a walk or bike through our trails and around our pond.  The trails are open anytime the YMCA is open.  For more information, please call 410.957.9622.

Chincoteague Island Family YMCA
Chincoteague, MD. - Having a hard time getting moving on the weekends?  We have the answer and it doesn't even feel like a workout because you are having so much fun!  Zumba classes are taught every Saturday at the Chincoteague Senior Center at 9 a.m.  Please call Hogan at 757.996.3535 for more information.

Join the "Chincoteague Hoofers", the YMCA's free running/walking club and get healthy!  Research has shown that 20 minutes of cardio a day will help you maintain a healthy weight.  For more information, please call Ricky Stanfield at 757.990.9770.

We are having a friendly weight loss competition beginning 2/1.  The "I left it at the Y" program takes your beginning & ending measurements and compares those inches lost to other participants.  Competition is until June 1.  If you need some motivation to start getting healthy, then this program is for you!

Need someone to push you through your workouts or just want a trainer to help you design a program with your specific goals in mind?  Our personal trainers can do just that and so much more for you.  For more information, please call or stop by the Y.