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Sugar Sand Park Community Center<br />
300 S. Military Trail, <strong>Boca</strong> <strong>Raton</strong> 33486 • (561) 347-3900 • www.sugarsandpark.org<br />
Tiffany Lucia, CPRP, Recreation Center Manager • Briann Harms, Recreation Center Supervisor III<br />
COMMuNITY CENTER HOuRS<br />
Monday-Friday 8:00am-10:00pm • Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm • Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm<br />
Class registrations begin 2 weeks prior to start <strong>of</strong> new session with the exception <strong>of</strong> where otherwise indicated.<br />
FEES MuST BE PAID IN ADVANCE AND ARE NON-REFuNDABLE.<br />
Programs, operating hours, and/or prices subject to change<br />
ADULT PROGRAMS<br />
THE A to Z-Z-Z-Z-s OF WRITING CHILDREN’S BOOKS<br />
Ages 19 and up<br />
Whether you’re writing a bedtime book, a fractured fairy tale, or a humorous<br />
how-to, think character, action & conflict. Focus on surprising your<br />
reader, targeting your audience, & visualizing scenes. Learn about the kind<br />
<strong>of</strong> children’s books that are read night after night. Min-6;max-20<br />
Instructor: Gloria Rothstein<br />
Days: Wednesdays Time: 7:00-9:00pm<br />
213218-A1 Session 1 Jan 25-Feb 29 Reg begins 1/11<br />
Cost: 5 classes Resident $115 Non-resident $143.75<br />
No class 2/15<br />
ONCE UPON A RHYME Ages 19 and up<br />
<strong>The</strong> Magic <strong>of</strong> Writing Children’s Books<br />
How do you turn a favorite nursery rhyme or fairy tale into a fun new children’s<br />
book? Focus on rhythm, rhyme & repetition. Spend 5 weeks rethinking<br />
once upon a time, happily ever afters, and long, long agos. use writing<br />
exercises & discussions to help give your story idea a fresh new twist. Min-<br />
6;max-20<br />
Instructor: Gloria Rothstein<br />
Days: Wednesdays Time: 7:00-9:00pm<br />
213222-A1 Session 1 Mar 7-Apr 4 Reg begins 2/22<br />
Cost: 5 classes Resident $115 Non-resident $143.75<br />
Exploring Improv and the Art <strong>of</strong> Comedy Sketch<br />
NEW!<br />
Ages 17 and up<br />
This class provides students the opportunity to explore the fantastic world<br />
<strong>of</strong> improvisational theatre and sketch comedy. Students will participate in<br />
the different types <strong>of</strong> improv games, learn how to give and take cues from<br />
their fellow improvers and collaborate on creating their own sketches.<br />
Min-10;max-25<br />
Instructor: Jason Perugia-Seigler<br />
Days: Tuesdays Time: 6:30-9:30pm<br />
213027-A1 Session 1 Jan 3-Mar 6 Reg begins 12/20<br />
Days: Wednesdays Time: 6:30-9:30pm<br />
213027-A2 Session 1 Mar 21-May 16 Reg begins 3/7<br />
Cost: 8 classes Resident $120 Non-resident $150<br />
No class 1/31, 2/21, 4/18<br />
REALISTIC DRAWING & PAINTING Ages 18 and up<br />
Learn how to draw and paint utilizing the techniques perfected by the Italian<br />
Renaissance Master Artists. Achieve realism in your art work by learning<br />
how to paint with depth and proper use <strong>of</strong> colors; learn how to mix<br />
colors in all painting mediums: acrylics, oils, watercolors & pastels. Open<br />
to adult students <strong>of</strong> all levels <strong>of</strong> ability. Students purchase their own materials.<br />
Basic materials list available at Sugar Sand Park Community Center<br />
front desk. Min-5;max 15<br />
Instructor: Arnold Moskowitz<br />
Days: Thursdays Time: 2:00pm-4:30pm<br />
213060-A1 Session 1 Jan 26-Feb 16 Reg begins 1/12<br />
213060-A2 Session 2 Mar 1- 29 Reg begins 2/16<br />
213060-A3 Session 3 Apr 19-May 10 Reg begins 4/5<br />
Cost: Per 4-week session Resident $80 Non-resident $100<br />
No class 3/22<br />
This Park has been designated<br />
a Non-Smoking Park<br />
FLAMENCO DANCE Ages 18 and up<br />
Flamenco Dance-Beginner Level<br />
Designed for enjoyment and exercise, this class teaches the basics <strong>of</strong> Flamenco<br />
dance. Students will be introduced to the music <strong>of</strong> Sevillanas, folk<br />
dance as well as the culture <strong>of</strong> Southern Spain. Wear closed toed shoes<br />
and comfortable clothing. Min-3;max-8<br />
Instructor: Pilar Gato<br />
Days: Thursdays Time: 7:00-8:30pm<br />
213067-A1 Session 1 Jan 12-Mar 8 Reg begins 12/29<br />
213067-A2 Session 2 Mar 15-May 10 Reg begins 3/1<br />
No class 1/26, 4/19<br />
Cost: Per 8-week session Resident $100 Non-resident $125<br />
SENSES OF CINEMA Films for Thought<br />
Ages 18 and up<br />
Join Shelly Isaacs, founder and host <strong>of</strong> Café Cinematheque. Each session<br />
features screenings <strong>of</strong> classic and contemporary award winning films. Following<br />
each selection, there will be a discussion exploring the cultural,<br />
aesthetic, and historical implications, as well as production techniques,<br />
accompanied by a Q &A. Min-15; max-25<br />
Instructor: Shelly Isaacs<br />
Days: Wednesdays Time: 10:00am-12:45pm<br />
Complete 5 week series or individual sessions<br />
213229-A6 Series 1 Complete 5 week Jan 11- Feb 8<br />
213229 Weekly:<br />
Jan 11-A1, Jan 18-A2, Jan 25-A3, Feb1 A4, Feb 8-A5<br />
Reg begins 12/28<br />
213229-B6 Series 2 Complete 5 week Feb15-Mar 14<br />
213229 Weekly:<br />
Feb 15-B1, Feb 22-B2, Feb 29-B2, Mar 7-B4, Mar 14-B5<br />
Reg begins 2/01<br />
213229-C6 Series 3 Complete 5 week Apr 25-May 23<br />
213229 Weekly:<br />
Apr 25-C1, May 2-C2, May 9-C3, May 16-C4, May 23-C5<br />
Reg begins 4/11<br />
Cost: Per 1 week Resident $12 Non-resident $15<br />
Cost: Per 5 week series Resident $50 Non-resident $62.50<br />
THURSDAY MOVIE CLASSICS<br />
Days: Thursdays Time: 6:30pm<br />
Movies: January 19 –“<strong>The</strong> Blind Side”<br />
February 16 –“Calendar Girls”<br />
March 15 –“Hidden Agenda”<br />
April 12 – “<strong>The</strong> Adjustment Bureau”<br />
May 17 –“Secretariat”<br />
Tickets: $1 per person (price includes popcorn & drink)<br />
Limited seating. Please call the box <strong>of</strong>fice at (561)347-3948 to purchase<br />
tickets in advance.<br />
ONLINE PROGRAM REGISTRATION<br />
Online recreation program registration is now available<br />
to those who sign in as a Webtrac user. Go to<br />
https://webtrac.ci.boca-raton.fl.us<br />
for instructions and a list <strong>of</strong> facilities.<br />
[PROGRAMS, OPERATING HOURS, AND/OR PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE]<br />
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