Register for any of the classes that VVL has to offer on line. All classes are outlined below with on line registration procedures. Pre-registration and payment in advance is required for all classes. Unless specified, registration for all programs will be accepted through the first week of the program.
Payments may be paid on line with your Visa\Mastercard or you may make your payment by dropping off a check at the Clubhouse within 24 hours of registering for the class.
In order to pay with a check, please complete the on line registration and hit the submit button. An email will be sent to you. Print out the email confirmation and drop off the confirmation along with your check to the Clubhouse within 24 hours of your on line registration.
INSTANT PIANO FOR HOPELESSLY BUSY PEOPLE
Some music teachers may not want you to know this, but you don’t need years of weekly lessons to learn piano. In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. How do we do it? While regular piano teachers teach note reading, piano professionals use chords. And you can learn all the chords you’ll need to play any song in this one session. Any song. Any style. Any key. If you can find middle C and know the meaning of Every Good Boy Does Fine, you already know enough to enroll in this workshop. Total beginners can request a free pamphlet by sending a SASE to Innovative Keyboard Instruction, 2841 S. Southwind Dr., Gilbert, AZ 85296. As seen on the PBS television program- “Piano in a Flash”
Topics include:
- How chords work in a song
- How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it
- How to form the three main types of chords
- How to handle different keys and time signatures
- How to avoid “counting”
- How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords
Day/Time: Monday, March 15, 6:40-9:40pm
Instructor: Craig Coffman (602-750-3173)
Fee: $23 class fee + required materials fee of $28 will be collected in class by the instructor for workbook and practice DVD
FABULOUS FAUX FOR BORING WALLS - I
A professional faux painter shares her years of experience and secret tricks of the trade allowing you to create your own mouth-dropping walls. Her dual-roller method quickly creates a variety of looks- suede, marble, granite, southwest rustic or old world Tuscan.
Learn the secret for creating perfect edges, how to rescue a wall from disaster, how to make your own glaze and more. A materials fee of $29 will be collected in class by the instructor for the painting kit. Website: www.twistonwalls.com
Day/Time: Monday, March 15, 6-8:30pm
Instructor: Linda Coffman
Fee: $23 class fee + required materials fee of $29 will be collected in class by the instructor for the painting kit
INSTANT GUITAR FOR HOPELESSLY BUSY ADULTS and TEENS
Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Bring your acoustic guitar. Class limited to 15 students.
For ages 13+. For more information go to instantguitarnow.com
Topics include:
- How chords work in a song
- How to form the three main types of chords
- How to tune your guitar
- Basic strumming patterns
- How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid)
- How to play along with simple tunes
Day/Time: Monday, March 15, 4-6:30pm
Instructor: Craig Coffman ( www.instantguitarnow.com)
Fee: $23 class fee + required materials fee of $28 will be collected in class by the instructor for workbook and practice DVD
TAOIST TAI CHI
Presented by the Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA, the Society's internal arts of health incorporate stretching and turning into a sequence of movements that improve the health of body, mind, and spirit. They reduce tension, improve circulation and balance, and increase strength and flexibility. Over time, these internal arts reach deep inside the body to benefit its entire physiology and restore the calmness and peace of mind often lost through the excessive desires and anxieties of daily life.
You should wear comfortable clothes that allow you to stretch and flat shoes that provide support and balance as you learn the moves.
Beginning Tai Chi I
Day/Time: Tuesday 9:30-11am
Dates: 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9
Beginning Tai Chi II
Day/Time: Thursday 9:30-11am
Dates: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11
Instructor: Debora Bloom
Fee: $12 per 1.5 hour class
PHOTOGRAPHY SEMINAR
Have you been asking yourself these questions? What the heck is a pixel and how do I get it out of my camera? Can you get a ticket for using an F-stop? Or is that only if I shutter speed? My kids look cuter than that in real life! Help is on the way...get answers to these questions and more with photography seminars taught by local resident, April Fitzsimmons. April has taken classes by Nikon, Arizona Highways, Scott Kelby of Kelby Training and the National Association of Photoshop Professionals.
Camera, pen, and paper required.
Day/Time: Saturday, January 23, 11am-12pm (Lesson and Assignment)
Saturday, February 6, 11am-12pm (Critique)
Instructor: April Fitzsimmons (480-503-1338 or )
Fee: $12 per 1-hour session
ANARI MARTIAL ARTS - ADULT & FAMILY CLASSES
Okinawan Shuri-ryu Karate is taught with a very traditional approach. In much the same way that the martial arts were handed down from family to family, generation to generation, we strive to pass this art to your family. Our "family classes" promote training, interaction, and development of every member of the family that is enrolled. From the very first class, our emphasis is on attitude, respect, self-discipline, positive self-esteem, and self-defense. Your entire family benefits!
Adult/Family Class
Family oriented all ages class. Emphasis will be on rank requirements, kata/forms, and kumite/sparring.
Day/Time: Tuesdays/Thursdays 6:15-7pm
Instructor: Venita & Mark Knighton
Fee: $42.50 per month
BODY SCULPTING
Body Sculpting combines low impact cardio and muscle training to tone, shape and strengthen your body. The class begins with low impact cardio for fat burning and endurance. Muscle training using hand-held weights and resistance exercises to tone the upper and lower body are next. The last segment of the class focuses on core strengthening and stretching. Participants need to bring their own weights and a mat.
Click on the RED highlighted area below to register for classes!
Day: Tuesday/Thursday Time: 6:30-8pm
Saturday Time: 9-10:30am
Instructor: Veronica Handorf, AFAA certified
Fee: $36.50 per month
For more information please contact Veronica at 480-926-3912
GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING
Get a fun an effective workout while the kids are at swim team or workout in air-conditioned comfort in the afternoons. Pam Barker, National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer, Performance Enhancement Specialist and Corrective Exercise Specialist, with 10 years of personal training experience, is offering small group personal training sessions for participants of all levels of fitness. This is a great way to take advantage of a full fitness assessment, program design and a one-hour workout (including strength training, cardiovascular activity and stretching) while remaining very cost effective.
Work out smarter, not harder and have fun doing it.
Sessions: Starting June 1
Day/Time: Monday/Wednesday 9:00-10:00am
Tuesday/ Thursday 4:30-5:30pm
Instructor: Pamela Barker
Fee: $15 per 1 hour session
It is recommended that participants come to at least 1-2 sessions per week.
Please call 480-299-1490 or email to register or for other available times or questions.
PERSONAL TRAINING
Would you like to lose weight? Gain muscle mass? Feel toned and energized? Getting in shape for a specific sporting event? We can help. Let a personal trainer design an exercise program specifically for you and your fitness goals. Scheduling is done directly through the trainers.
By appointment only
Instructors: Jon Lempke (480) 388-6241
Pam Barker (480) 299-1490
STRETCH THERAPY
1 on 1 (pain free) assisted stretching designed to improve athletic performance while healing chronic soft tissue injuries.
Stretch Therapy will also reduce or eliminate tight muscles and stiff joints as well as help you overcome hip, back, shoulder, and neck pain.
Stretch your way into a pain free life with better posture, alignment, and flexibility with a Flexibility Coach.
By appointment only
Instructors: Jon Lempke, Certified Flexibility Therapist (480) 388-6241
PRIVATE TENNIS LESSONS
All private tennis instruction provided by Professional Tennis Management Pro staff. Individual and group tennis instruction is available.
Instructor: Linda Wagner (480) 926-0116
Fee: $45 per hour, per person (private)
$15 per hour, per person (3 people)
$13 per hour, per person (4 people)
Instructor: Mike Lowdermilk (480) 641-9741
Fee: $53 per hour, per person (private)
$28 per hour, per person (2 people)
$19 per hour, per person (3 people)
Instructor: Ryan Sawyer (480) 250-4615
Fee: $44 per 45 minutes, per person
$57.50 per hour, per person
$310 (6) 1 hour lessons
$465 (10) 1 hour lessons
MATCH PLAY DRILL CLINIC
Enjoy fun instruction, competitive drills, and/or round robin match play. Advice will be given on effective tactics and singles and doubles strategy by PTM professional staff. Participants will be grouped according to skill level to ensure greater competition and fun for everyone. Get into the swing of things and join the fun!
Day/Time: Wednesday 7:30-8:30 pm (3.5 and up)
Instructor: Professional Tennis Mgmt.
Fee: $17 per 1.5 hour class
For more information please call Mike @ (480) 641-9741
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