Featured January classes at Douglas County Parks & Recreation

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Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department offers classes for children to seniors. Registration required for all classes. Information at the office, 1327 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, or 782-9828.

Yoga focuses on the body, mind and spirit with concentration on control, stretching and breathing. Class is 9:30-11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Jan. 8-29, at the recreation annex building. Bring an exercise mat. Cost, $40.

Beginning Tai Chi. Learn this soft martial arts form with warm-ups, exercises and repetitions. The ongoing class is held on Saturdays in various locations. Cost is $5 per month.

Natural health approaches. Receive a complete personal health evaluation and learn natural ways to support and heal your body with foods, herbs, supplements and remedies. Class is 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 5-26, at the recreation annex building. Cost is $40.

Dog obedience. Establish good conduct and curb bad habits in a dog obedience class by instructor Guy Yeaman, Jan. 6 through Feb. 10, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Building. Teach your dog to obey the commands heal, sit, stand, stay and recall. Dogs must be at least 4 months old and have a choke chain and fabric or leather lead. Cost is $80.

Cross country skiing. Learn the basic crosss with instructor David Beck who has more than 50 years experience teaching skiing and working as a ski guide. Students need to provide own transportation and equipment. Class is 2-4 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 4-25, at Scott's Trailhead in Hope Valley. Cost is $50.

Making sense of investing. Learn to make informed decisions about retirement involving investing strategies, the five basic questions to prepare for retirement, and options and goals. Class is 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 19, Jan. 26 and Feb. 2 at Edward Jones Investment. Cost is $10.

Fly fishing. Learn the mechanics of casting, knots, entomology of the area, matching the hatch, how to read water, gear, and proper catch and release techniques. Class is 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 12 through Feb. 16, at the Angler's Edge. Cost is $125.

Scrap booking. All day crop with instructor Jackie Gordon, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 16, at Gardnerville Elementary School. Tools available for use. Cost of $10 includes a snack and water.

Weapon certification. Course meets and exceeds Nevada State concealed weapon certification requirements for handguns. Class is 6-9:30 p.m. Jan. 13 and Jan. 15 at the recreation annex and Jan. 16 at the Douglas County Shooting Range. Cost is $90 plus an additional $10 insurance fee.

Teen dance for grades 6-8 includes DJ music and food, 6:30-9 p.m. Jan. 22, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Building. Cost of $10 includes slice of pizza and a drink.

Horseback riding lessons. Students age 7 and older learn English and Western styles of riding, horsemanship and general horse safety. Class is 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday beginning Jan. 4 in the indoor arena at Sheridan Creek Equestrian Center in Gardnerville. Cost is $40 per class.

Ballet. Students age 3 and older learn ballet and develop concentration, imagination, coordination, self-discipline and confidence. Classes at World Gym. Call recreation department for schedule and cost.

Musical theater. Learn how to audition for musical theater. Prepare a song, learn how to act and learn basic movement. Classes are 6-7 p.m. for ages 6 - 12 and 4-5 p.m. for age 13 and older, Tuesdays, Jan. 5-26, at the Dance Workshop. Cost is $50 per month.

Jump rope for fun, fitness or competition. Students age 8 and older learn beginning through advanced jump rope skills with individual ropes, partners, and double Dutch. Class is 3:30-4:30 p.m. Mondays Jan. 4 - March 15 at Pinon Hills Elementary School and 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays Jan. 6 - March 3 at Meneley Elementary School. Cost is $50.

Ballroom dance. Learn fundamentals of the fox trot, swing, waltz and Latin dances. Classes for age 10 and older are Jan. 8-29 at the Dance Workshop in Minden. Cost is $80 per couple.