Fairview Recreation Complex
To register call (615) 799-9331
 
BASIC CAKE DECORATING
In this introductory class, students will learn to level, fill and ice cakes smoothly, as well as basic cake decorating techniques. Students take home a decorated cake! *Supply fee $15, all supplies included. For more information, cakebysandy@gmail.com or 615-309-4943.
Day: Saturday
Date: February 11
Time: 9:30am to 11:30am
Ages: Teen & Adults
Cost: $20.00*
Instructor: Sandy Ivy

CUPCAKE DECORATING
In this class students will learn various easy ways to decorate cupcakes for any occasion. *Supply Fee $15, please contact instructor for full supply list.  For more information, cakebysandy@gmail.com or 615-309-4943.
Day: Saturday
Date: February 25
Time: 9:30am to 11:30am
Ages: Teen & Adults
Cost: $20.00*
Instructor: Sandy Ivy
 
CANDLES AND CANDLE CONTAINERS
During this class, we will be making our own creative and unique candle containers and candles, perfect to give as a gift or to keep for you! The more the merrier for this class, so bring some friends to join in on the fun! No experience necessary! *Supply fee: $20.00. For more information, please contact June at 794-4269 or leatherbones_clay@yahoo.com
Days: Mondays
Dates: 2/6 – 2/27
Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Ages: Teens/Adults
Cost: $40.00*
Instructor: June Lusty

AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTERS TRAINING
This class will give participants the skills and confidence they need to become great babysitters. This course covers training in care-giving, decision making, safety and first aid skills, and preventing and responding to emergencies. Please call the instructor at 585-9055 or email redcrossbabysitter@bellsouth.net. For more information about this class visit the website at www.redcrossbabysitter.com. *Pre-registration with the instructor is required.
Day: Saturday
Date: February 25
Time: 9:00am to 2:30pm *Bring sack lunch to class.*
Ages: 11 yrs. – 15 yrs.
Cost: $85.00 per person (pay to the instructor)
Instructor: Cyndea Wendell

RETIREMENT
An open discussion regarding the financial concerns that individuals have for the present economy and market conditions.  How can your present retirement funds provide safer alternatives to risk? What are some strategies to consider so that one does not run out of income? Registration is REQUIRED.
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: 2/7 or 2/14
Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Ages: Teen & Adults
Cost: Free
Instructor: Ron Hankins



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Franklin Recreation Complex
To register call (615) 790-5719 ext. 10

SCREENWRITING
Dive into this introduction to screenwriting taught by Creative Screenwriting magazine’s own Sean Kennelly. Course covers the 3-Act Structure, character creation, dialogue, outlining, format and tips for marketing your finished screenplays. A minimum of 10 hours per week outside of class are suggested for course writing assignments. Course instructor recommends purchasing “Save The Cat!” by Blake Snyder for the class as it will be referenced extensively in class. *Supply Fee, $12.00 (reading selections), payable to instructor, Sean Kennelly
Free Class on February 15 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.  Registration required.
Days: Wednesdays
Dates: 1/11 – 2/15  
Times: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Ages: Teen to Adults
Cost: $60.00*

SONGWRITING, RECORDING AND PUBLISHING IN THE NEW WORLD
Are you an aspiring or frustrated songwriter, lyricist or composer?  Find out how it all really works in the 21st century.  Taught by Dave Durocher, a 20 year music publishing executive and founder of Splother.com.  Learn to improve your craft and the ins and outs of the recording process, and the road to getting published. 
Days: Mondays
Dates: 2/13 – 3/12 (skip 2/20)
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Ages: Adults
Cost: $80.00
Instructor: David Durocher, Recording Artist and Publishing Executive, 591-0469 or davidur@comcast.net

COUPONING – Healthy Foods and More
Come and learn how to use coupons and find the best deals to buy fresh and healthy foods, household products, beauty supplies and more.  You will learn the best way to organize coupons and prepare your shopping list.  Students will leave this program with knowledge to save up to 70% on their total grocery bill.  Door prizes, light refreshments and coupon swapping. Students are encouraged to bring in any unused coupons to do a coupon swap.  One Friday each month we will have a coupon swap and questions for the instructor.  *Supply Fee: $5.00 supply fee payable to instructor.
Day: Wednesday
Date: February 15
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm
OR
Day: Sunday
Date: February 26
Time: 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Ages: Teens – Adults
Cost: $15.00* 
Instructor:  Cristina Hooghkirk.

COUPON SWAP
Come in and swap those unwanted coupons with other people and learn any new information the instructor has to share in the monthly coupon swap.  One Friday each month we will have a coupon swap and any questions you might have for the instructor.  Students are encouraged to attend the “Couponing – Healthy Foods and More” class to get all the information Christina has to maximize your savings.  
Day: Tuesday
Date: February 28
Time: 9:30am to 10:30am
Ages: Teens – Adults
Cost: $5.00 
Instructor:  Cristina Hooghkirk

GUITAR OR BASS GUITAR LESSONS
Guitar or Bass Guitar lessons that are fun, affordable, and you will actually learn something!  John D’Amato has been teaching and performing for 25 years.  John’s lessons will focus on improving your technique, reading musical notation and tableture, improvisation, and learning to play by ear.  In addition you will be playing the songs you want to play.  All ages, levels and styles welcome.  Students need to bring in a notebook.  Instructor:  John D’Amato For more information contact John at 394-1252 or bluezzmann@yahoo.com Call 790-5719 Ext 10 in advance to reserve your private 30 minute time slot.  One hour time slots available upon request for guitar and/or bass guitar.
Days: Mondays
Dates: 2/6 - 2/27 (skip 2/20)
Time: 9:00am to 8:00pm 
Ages: 5yrs - senior adults
Cost: $66.00*
Instructor: John D'Amato

CREATIVE NONFICTION – Writing Life Stories
Learn to tell your stories or your family stories. Instruction, examples and hands-on experience for beginners or established writers. Study the basics of the genre and have fun recalling and recording our memories!   For additional information, email the instructor at kathyrhodes@bellsouth.net or visit www.turnstylewriters.com
Days: Wednesdays
Dates: 2/8 & 2/15
Time: 10:00am to 12:00am
Ages: Adults
Cost: $48.00
Instructor: Kathy Rhodes

VOICE LESSONS
Private studio voice lessons offered by James Weinberg. Degreed in church music and music education, James has led choirs for over 20 years and specializes in helping singers reach their potential. Notation reading skills, artistic interpretation, proper breathing and phrasing are stressed.  A family discount is offered when two or more family members enroll for lessons.  Call James at 268-2296 to reserve a 30 minute time slot. Lessons also offered at our Brentwood Location, Indoor Sports Complex. 
Day: Fridays
Dates: 2/3 - 2/24
Time: 11:00am to 8:00pm - 30 minute session
Ages: 5 & Up
Cost: $88.00
Supply Fee: For books as needed, payable to instructor - more information provided at first lesson.
Instructor: James Weinberg, MME Belmont. For more information, visit www.jamesmusicstudio.com
 
PIANO LESSONS
Lessons are set up as private weekly sessions for beginning to intermediate players. Mr. James uses a comprehensive approach that includes note-reading skills, music theory and artistic technique applied to a variety of styles. Group recital opportunities will be available for those interested.  A family discount is offered when two or more family members enroll for lessons.  Call James at 268-2296 to reserve a 30 minute time slot. Lessons also offered at our Brentwood Location, Indoor Sports Complex.
Day: Fridays
Dates: 2/3 - 2/24
Time: 11:00am to 8:00pm - 30 minute session
Ages: 5 & Up
Cost: $88.00
Supply Fee: For books as needed, payable to instructor - more information provided at first lesson.
Instructor: James Weinberg, MME Belmont.  For more information, visit www.jamesmusicstudio.com

SCREENWRITING
Dive into this introduction to screenwriting taught by Creative Screenwriting magazine’s own Sean Kennelly. Course covers the 3-Act Structure, character creation, dialogue, outlining, format and tips for marketing your finished screenplays. A minimum of 10 hours per week outside of class are suggested for course writing assignments. Course instructor recommends purchasing “Save The Cat!” by Blake Snyder for the class as it will be referenced extensively in class. *Supply Fee, $12.00 (reading selections), payable to instructor, Sean Kennelly
Free Class on February 15 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.  Registration required.
Days: Wednesdays
Dates: 2/22 - 3/28  
Times: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Ages: Teen to Adults
Cost: $60.00*

CONTINUING SCREENWRITING
Continuation of skills and techniques learned in Screenwriting. Students must have completed Screenwriting with Sean Kennelly prior to registering for this program. Course instructor recommends purchasing “Save The Cat! Goes to the Movies” by Blake Snyder for the class as it will be used for comparative studies in class. *Supply Fee, $12.00 (reading selections) payable to instructor.
Days: Mondays
Dates: 2/27 – 4/9 (skip 4/2)
Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Ages: Teen to Adults
Cost: $60.00*
Instructor: Sean Kennelly

BEGINNING SPANISH FOR ADULTS
This course is designed to equip you with the basic fundamentals of conversational Spanish! We will be integrating vocabulary, grammar and culture into our classes. Join us for this session of informative classes.
Days: Wednesdays
Dates: 2/8 - 2/29
Times: 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Ages: Teens - Adults
Cost: $50.00
Instructor: Stephanie Gill

WESTERN LINE DANCING
Whether you can “boot-scoot” with the best of them or you want to test your “two left feet” out on the dance floor for the first time, you will love participating in our Western Line Dancing Class. You’ll have a great time and feel the benefits of a cardio workout. Come learn the latest and hottest new line dances. **Couples must be family members** 
Days: Tuesdays
Dates: 2/7 - 2/28
Times: 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Ages: Adults
Cost: $30.00 per person/$55.00 per couple
Instructor: Bubba McMillen

AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTERS TRAINING
This class will give participants the skills and confidence they need to become great babysitters.  This course covers training in care-giving, decision making, safety and first aid skills, and preventing and responding to emergencies.  “Pre-registration with the instructor is required (pay to the instructor).  Instructor:  Cyndea Wendell Please call the instructor at 585-9055 or RedCrossBabysitter@bellsouth.net  For more information about the class visit www.redcrossbabysitter.com *Bring sack lunch*
Days: Saturday
Date: February 18
Times: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Ages: 11yrs – 15yrs
Cost: $85.00

POWERLOSERS
Start the New Year with a new you! Make a concious decision to be healthier and happier now. Let Powerlosers help make that desired change in you and you cold lose 2-5 lbs a week. Visit www.coachchanda.com or call health Coach, Chanda Vaniman at (770)851-4350.
Days: Saturday
Dates: February 25
Times: 12:00pm to 12:45 pm
Ages: Teens and Adults
Cost: FREE

Indoor Sports Complex
To register call (615) 370-3471 ext. 10
 
PIANO LESSONS
Lessons are set up as private weekly sessions for beginning to intermediate players. Mr. James uses a comprehensive approach that includes note-reading skills, music theory and artistic technique applied to a variety of styles. Group recital opportunities will be available for those interested. Call James at 268-2296 to reserve a 30 minute time slot.  Lessons also offered at our Franklin Recreation Complex. For more information, visit www.jamesmusicstudio.com
Days: Thursdays
Dates:  2/2 - 2/23
Time: 1:30pm to 4:00pm
Ages: 5 yrs & up
Cost: $88.00
OR
Days: Thursdays
Dates:  2/2 - 2/23
Time: 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Ages: 5 yrs & up
Cost: $88.00
Supply Fee: For books as needed, payable to instructor - more information provided at first lesson.
Instructor: James Weinberg, MME Belmont

VOICE LESSONS
Private studio voice lessons offered by James Weinberg. Degreed in church music and music education, James has led choirs for over 20 years and specializes in helping singers reach their potential. Notation reading skills, artistic interpretation, proper breathing and phrasing are stressed. Call James at 268-2296 to reserve a 30 minute time slot. Lessons also offered at our Franklin Recreation Complex. For more information, visit www.jamesmusicstudio.com
Days: Thursdays
Dates:  2/2 - 2/23
Time: 1:30pm to 4:00pm
Ages: 5 yrs & up
Cost: $88.00
OR
Days: Thursdays
Dates:  2/2 - 2/23
Time: 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Ages: 5 yrs & up
Cost: $88.00
Supply Fee: For books as needed, payable to instructor - more information provided at first lesson.
Instructor: James Weinberg, MME Belmont

PIANO FOR ADULT BEGINNERS
Group lessons. Learn how to read music and how to play by ear in this 4 week session Participants need to bring an electronic keyboard to class. If you do not have a keyboard, please call the instructor. Each class will be a self-contained unit and will not be taught progressively.  Call 370-3471, ext. 10 to register. Supply fee, $15.00 payable to instructor first day of class for the method book.
Days: Tuesdays
Dates:  2/7 - 2/28
Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Ages: Adults
Cost: $30.00
Instructor: Ken Krause

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Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill
To register call (615) 302-0971 ext. 10
 
POLYNESIAN DANCE
Learn to dance like the island natives of Hawaii, Samoa, New Zealand, and Tahiti. Instructor Chris Hendrickson uses these dance representations as a form of both exercise and education. *Supply Fee: $5.00    
Days: Wednesdays
Dates: 2/1 – 2/29
Time: 5:15pm to 6:00pm
Ages: Beginners Level (8 & UP)
OR
Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Ages: Intermediate Level (8 & UP)
Cost: $25.00 per month for the 1st family member, $15.00 each additional family member there after
Instructor: Chris Hendrickson

PARRIS ISLAND - The F Series
“Parris Island – The F series” is 45 minutes of intense military calisthenics that’s available for anyone ages 8 and older. Led by Bruce Gust, former Staff sergeant USMC. “One amazing workout…” Steve Wade. "I saw results almost immediately..” – Dewanna Hunt.  *Special rate of $45.00 for the month, if paid within the first week of classes.  FREE CLASS 2/24!
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Dates: 2/1 - 2/29 (skip 2/20)
Session Length: ongoing
Time: 5:30am to 6:15am
Ages: 8 and Older
Cost: $5.00 walk in fee*
Instructor: Bruce Gust

BEGINNING BELLY DANCE
Learn the basics of an ancient dance form; everything you need to know to start your Belly dancing adventure! From shimmies to hip circle, undulations to isolations, this class will focus on technique while utilizing exotic Middle Eastern Music.
Days: Thursdays
Dates: 2/2 - 2/23
Time: 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Ages: Adults
Cost: $35.00
Instructor: Kendra Greathouse

AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTER’S TRAINING
This class will give participants the skills and confidence they need to become great babysitters. This course covers training in care-giving, decision making, safety and first aid skills, and preventing and responding to emergencies. *Pre-registration with the instructor is required. Instructor: Cyndea Wendell   Please call the instructor at 585-9055 or email redcrossbabysitter@bellsouth.net  For more information about this class the website at www.redcrossbabysitter.com.
Day: Saturday
Date: February 11 
Times: 9:00am to 3:00pm *Bring sack lunch to class.*
Ages:11 yrs – 15 yrs
Cost: $85.00 per person (pay to the instructor)
                                                            
COUPONING BASICS
This class will teach you information on finding, organizing and using coupons. You will learn couponing lingo as well as have hands on demonstrations. This class will cover the following stores: Target, Kroger, Publix, CVS and Walgreens. Its easy to save money come and find out more today!  * Supply Fee: $5.00   Instructor: Michelle Neis
Day: Saturday
Dates: February 18 
Times: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
Cost: $20.00 per person

COMPUTERS 101
Over the course of this 4 week class you will learn everything you need to know about computers and how not to get taken advantage of when getting them repaired or making a purchase. You will also walk away with the knowledge of how to keep your computer clean and up-to-date. Instructor: Chase Williams
Day: Tuesdays         
Dates: 2/7 - 2/28
Times: 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Cost: $40.00 per student

MARTIAL ARTS FITNESS
Combining elements of Kick Boxing, Karate, Judo and the sword to develop fitness, increased flexibility, coordination and lifelong wellness. Instructor: Richard Javitt
Day: Mondays
Dates: 2/6 - 2/27 (skip 2/20)
Times: 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Ages: 8 yrs & Up
Cost: $30.00 per person

LONGVIEW JUDO/KARATE
This class involves the introduction of basic martial art skills and their practical applications to a variety of situations, common sense, physical and environmental awareness, basic understanding of the laws regarding self defense for children and self-esteem.   Instructor: Richard Javitt
Day: Mondays
Dates: 2/6 - 2/27 (skip 2/20)
Times: 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Ages: 8 yrs & Up
Cost: $30.00 per person

BALLROOM FOR BEGINNERS
After taking this class, you'll have basic working knowledge in leading and following, timing and rhythm, and two to three patterns in each dance. You'll have fun and look good doing it! This class covers Waltz, Rumba, Salsa, and Swing.
Days: Fridays
Dates: 2/3 - 2/24
Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Ages: Teen/Adult
Cost: $40.00 single/$60.00 couple
Instructor: Annie Stokes