Featured April classes at Douglas County Parks & Recreation

Staff Reports

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.

Teen Dance

Douglas County Parks & Recreation's teen dance for sixth- to eighth-graders is 6:30-9 p.m. April 16 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds building. Cost of $10 includes a slice of pizza and drink with snacks available for purchase.

Ballet

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

Dog obedience

Establish good conduct and curb bad habits in a dog obedience class by instructor Guy Yeaman, April 14 through May 19, 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, have a choke chain and fabric or leather lead. Cost is $80.

Beginning Tai Chi

Learn this soft martial arts form with warm-ups, exercises and repetitions. Ongoing classes in various locations on Saturdays. Cost is $5 per month.

Concealed weapon

certification

Course meets and exceeds Nevada State concealed weapon certification requirements for handguns. Class is 6-9:30 p.m. April 7 and April 9 at the recreation annex and April 10 at the Douglas County Shooting Range. Cost is $90 and $10 insurance fee.

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 7-8 p.m. Thursdays, April 8-29, at the recreation annex building. Cost is $40.

Scrap booking

All day crop with instructor Jackie Gordon, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 17, at Gardnerville Elementary School. Tools available. Cost of $10 includes a snack and water.

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, April 1-29, at the recreation annex building. Bring exercise mat. Cost, $40.

Introduction to golf

for couples

The clinic covers the basics of full swing, chipping, putting and etiquette, 5:15-6:15 p.m. April 26 and 27, at the Carson Valley Golf Course. Cost is $50 per couple.

Introduction to ladies golf The clinic covers the basics of full swing, chipping, putting and etiquette, 5:15-6:15 p.m. April 19 and 20, at the Carson Valley Golf Course. Cost is $30.