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These classes include warming stretches, yoga postures and breathing techniques. Section 1 includes some intermediate level postures and longer holds and is suit-able for students with some experience with postures. Section 2 combines slow and easy movements and is suitable for new students and those wanting a mellow practice.

If you like bridge and want to improve your game, this class is for you.  Each two-hour class consists of a short lecture followed by the bidding and play of real bridge hands.  The Summer class is really for two groups: 1. Bridge players who know the basics and beyond - following suit, taking tricks, trumping, as well as fundamental bidding and play.  If you have ever bid to the contract of Four Spades and fulfilled it, this class will work for you.  You will build a firm foundation of your bidding, declarer play and defensive play.  Standard American bidding based on five card majors will be used.  For this group, Blackman, Stayman, and Transfers will be covered as primary conventions.  2. More intermediate players who already employ the basic bidding conventions and are ready to advance to conventions such as Negative Doubles, New Minor Forcing and Splinter bids.  The required text, Bridge for Everyone by D.W. Drisfield, is available through the registration form for $18.  Class will meet June 20,27; July 11, 18, 25; August 8, 15, 22.

These classes include warming stretches, yoga postures and breathing techniques. Section 1 includes some intermediate level postures and longer holds and is suit-able for students with some experience with postures. Section 2 combines slow and easy movements and is suitable for new students and those wanting a mellow practice.

This low-impact water exercise program uses flotation devices to improve joint flexibility, relieve pain and stiffness, and tone muscles.

Following the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian empire in 1918, Czechoslovakia
was formed from the ancient lands of Bohemia, Moravia and Slovakia.  Under Nazi
occupation from 1938 to 1945 and under Soviet domination from 1948 to 1989,
finally, on January 1st 1993, the land was peacefully divided into the Czech Republic and Slovakia.  In this series of talks, Michael Lankester traces the unifying forces of literature, painting and music that have triumphed in spite of this turbulent history.
1.  From the Land of Folk Music - Bedrich Smetana
2.  The New World - Antonin Dvorak (1)
3.  The New World - Antonin Dvorak (2)
4.  Leos Janacek & Max Brod
5.  Gustav Mahler & Sigmund Freud
6.  Bohuslav Martinu and Franz Kafka
7.  The Prague Spring and Vaclav Havel
8.  Pavel Haas, Karel Husa & Tom Stoppard

Founders Hall Tai Chi classes teach the long form of the Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan.  This 'soft' form of martial arts is considered a safe and effective isometric exercise.  Tai Chi is known to help improve balance, flexibility, strength and coordination as well as aid in the ability to manage stress.

For the advanced watercolor artist who already possesses a solid knowledge of watercolor techniques, and just wants to paint!  Students usually provide their own reference material and inspiration for their paintings and work at their own pace.  Tina is there to offer guidance and insight.  There is always an opportunity to share and critique between students and teacher.  No class June 27 or July 4.

Following the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian empire in 1918, Czechoslovakia
was formed from the ancient lands of Bohemia, Moravia and Slovakia.  Under Nazi
occupation from 1938 to 1945 and under Soviet domination from 1948 to 1989,
finally, on January 1st 1993, the land was peacefully divided into the Czech Republic and Slovakia.  In this series of talks, Michael Lankester traces the unifying forces of literature, painting and music that have triumphed in spite of this turbulent history.
1.  From the Land of Folk Music - Bedrich Smetana
2.  The New World - Antonin Dvorak (1)
3.  The New World - Antonin Dvorak (2)
4.  Leos Janacek & Max Brod
5.  Gustav Mahler & Sigmund Freud
6.  Bohuslav Martinu and Franz Kafka
7.  The Prague Spring and Vaclav Havel
8.  Pavel Haas, Karel Husa & Tom Stoppard

An easy (to moderate) approach to increase and improve flexibility and range of motion and posture. The program will include a combination of gentle stretching, breath awareness and muscle and core strengthening.

Founders Hall Tai Chi classes teach the long form of the Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan.  This 'soft' form of martial arts is considered a safe and effective isometric exercise.  Tai Chi is known to help improve balance, flexibility, strength and coordination as well as aid in the ability to manage stress.

The Tai Chi Beginner classes start in January with the study of the first of the three sections of the form and, over the full year, progress through the study of the second and third sections of the traditional Tai Chi long form.

In our fully sanctioned ACBL duplicate bridge game, players may earn masterpoints in full compliance with rules, regulations and protocol established by the American Contract Bridge League. Play is open to Founders Hall members and a guest. Founders Hall members may secure a reserved spot in each week’s game by emailing the director at dlthornton@sbcglobal.net. If you have pre-registered, please inform the director immediately if you become unable to play. Reservations will be held until 3:15PM at which time spaces will be made available for walk-ins. Non-members are welcome to join us by following the same sign-in procedure and being advised there are seats available. Payment will be collected at the door or see Tracy to pre-pay.

This class incorporates strength, balance and core work. Total body toning will be achieved by using dumbbells, resistance, bands and small weighted balls.  Exercises will be done standing and on the floor with exercises on a mat.

If it's been a while since you painted, or you wish to become acquainted with watercolor again, this is the class for you!  It's relaxed...and fun...to re-learn the basics of this beautiful medium in this comfortable evening class.

Class will not meet June 27 or July 4.

Colour is the keyboard, the eyes are the harmonies, the soul is the piano with
many strings.  The artist is the hand that plays, touching one key or another to
cause vibrations in the soul.    ~Wassily Kandinsky
1. The Background -  Steinway, Bechstein, Blüthner or Bösendorfer?
2. Sergei Rachmaninov & Vladimir Horowitz
3. Alfred Cortot & Myra Hess
4. Arthur Rubinstein & Emil Gilels
5. Glen Gould & Van Cliburn
6. Alfred Brendel & Martha Argerich
7. Vladimir Ashkenazy & Maurizio Pollini
8. Murray Perahia & Mitsuko Uchida