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Self Enrichment Classes

Art Adventures

Classes for artist of all ages
Art from the Heart Art Center and Gallery
34 N Walnut, Suite D
Sherman, TX
(903) 819-4213

Patty Cakes
Decorating Supplies & Classes
224 Houston
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 892-4982
www.patty-cakes-decorating.com

New Cake Decorating Club 
 
Patty Cakes Decorating
224 W. Houston St. Sherman. 
903-892-4982. 
We will discuss Cake show being held in Denison, and also asking for volunteers to decorating cakes for children in need of birthday and holiday cakes in our area.   The club will be sharing new decorating tips, techniques and ideas during meetings. 

PhotoArt
Classes in Photo Editing
431 Main St
Denison, TX
903-463-1231

Denison Dance Academy  
325 W.Main Steet Denison, Texas 75020
(903) 337-0196 ilonangrr@yahoo.com

Beginning Ballroom Class




Images of Dance
519 W. Main St.  #102
Denison, TX 75020
903-647-0188
Class that  will cover the basic steps of Smooth Style Ballroom dances - Waltz, Foxtrot, and Tango.  No Partner is needed.
Belly Dancing

Learn to dance by basic drill in fun combinations.  Using both slow movements with fast steps we'll get you dancing in your very first class.  All basic movements are taught in a six week cycle including posture and body awareness, zils and music.  You're welcome to join the class after the course is started as we have plenty of review built into each class.  Taught by Fat Chance Belly Dance certified instructor, Amy Magnuson.

Register by turning in a registration form to the Parks and Recreation Office located at 1002 N Music.

Dates:         Mondays, November 9 - December 14, 2011
Time:          6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Cost:           $50
Sherman Parks and Recreation Activity Center

Couponing 101

Save hundreds of dollars and stock your pantry for a fraction of the cost.  Learn tricks and skills for getting groceries, toiletries, and drug store items for cheap, and even free with coupons and sales.  Saving money with coupons doesn't have to be time-consuming, complicated, or confusing.  Learn the basics of why and how to use coupons, organizational tips, and how to locate the best places to find deals and coupons.  Start saving money today!  Return registration form to the Parks and Recreation office located at 1002 N Music by Thursday, January 10, 2012.

Date:    Saturday, January 14, 2012
Time:    9:00am-Noon
Cost:     $10
Literati Book Club

The Literati Book Club meets to discuss a wide variety of books and enjoy enthusiastic commentary.  Our upcoming books are listed below.  Just show up!

Date:                  2nd Monday
Time:                  7:00 pm
Cost:                   Free
Ages:                 Teens and older
Location:          Sherman Senior Center
                            1500 N Broughton

December 12     Watching the movie Sarah's Key (6:00pm start)
January 9           Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys

Shutterbug Club

The Sherman Shutterbug Club is a club for all those interested in photography.  Improve your skills, learn from others, and share your ideas, concepts, and techniques.  Monthly meetings will consist of critiques, hands-on workshops, and photo assignments.  

The assignment for November 28th is Feet or Feat.  As normal, the assignment is left up to your interpretation.  Email your photos that you have taken in any Sherman Park or during any Parks and Recreation activity.  Just show up!

Dates:         4th Monday of the month
Time:           7:00 pm
Ages:          Teens - Adults
Cost:            Free
Location:    Sherman Senior Center
                      1500 N Broughton

Cruises


Wild Kingdom Float Trips
(903) 465-0148

Anchor Up Shuttle
Beach Outings
(903) 271-7507

Fastrac Charter
Cruises & watercraft Rentals
903-361-0775.
www.Fastrac.com


Places to Visit

Places to Visit

Bailey’s Berry Patch
903 Crawford Road
Sadler, Texas
Between Sherman and Gainsville
(903) 564-6228
www.txberry.com
Lavender Ridge Farms
2391 CR 178
Gainseville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5938

Fitness Classes
Jazzercise

When you love your workout, results come easy.  Jazzercise combines elements of Jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, kickboxing and more to create truly effective programs for people of every age and fitness level.  Each instructor is professionally trained and certified by Jazzercise, Inc.  To register, just show up to one of the class times listed below.  

Days:     
Monday - Friday, 8:15 am - 9:15 am
Monday - Thursday, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Cost:  $33 per month + $25 joining fee
  Activity Center
Sherman Parks & Recreation

Shotokan Karate
Traditional Japanese Martial Art

Want to lose weight and get in shape? Come to class. Karate teaches

discipline, control, goal setting skills, builds character and confidence.

Learn to protect yourself with blocks, punches, kicks, forms and sparring. You

will strengthen your muscles, improve balance, flexibility, posture and

release stress for better health.  

Instructor: Debra Williamson 4th degree Black Belt with 28 years experience

Classes:  Mon. and Wed.  3:30 to 4:30 advanced only 4:30-5:00 p.m. Saturday

10:15 to 11:15 a.m.

Location: 201 N. Sunset Blvd. Sherman

Cost: $50.00 a month twice a week $65.00 for three

Ages: 7 and older. You are never too old to start.

For more info call: 903-786-4923 or 972-998-8167
email: chidebwilliamson@yahoo.com
Aikido

Aikido is a responsive martial art in which the practitioner uses off-balances and an attacker's own strength and momentum to gain control instead of attempting specific techniques to prevail.  Aikido was invented in Japan in the early 20th century.  Aikido is taught by John Heath who has 30 years experience in Aikido.  The class is open to adults ages 18 and older.

Register by turning in a registration form to the Parks and Recreation Office located at 1002 N Music.

Days:          Mondays & Wednesdays
Dates:         December 5-28, 2011
Time:          7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost:           $45
Sherman Parks and Recreation Activity
Center
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