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

BELLY DANCE CLASSES
Belly dance is a beautiful and exotic art! This class teaches the basics of belly dance. You will learn stretches, technique and a choreographed routine during this class. You will have a great time while toning hips, thighs and abs. You’ll sweat and love every minute of it!
Day: Mondays
Dates: 8/2-8/30
Session Length: 5 weeks
Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Cost: $55.00
Instructor: Patty Clark

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: 8/3-8/24
Session Length: 4 weeks
Times: 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Ages: Adults
Cost: $30.00 per person/$55.00 per couple
Instructor: Bubba McMillen

CREATIVE NONFICTION – Writing My Real Life Stories
Stories last forever! Especially well-told stories. This class is designed for people who want to write and preserve their family stories and for aspiring writers wanting to learn the basics of creative nonfiction. Creative nonfiction is the telling of true stories in an artful an compelling way. Sessions will offer not only the fun of recalling and reliving memories, but solid instruction and hands-on experience – from that scary first blank page to a completed story.
Days: Wednesdays
Dates: 8/4-8/25
Session Length: 4 weeks
Time: 10:00am to 11:00am
Ages: Adults
Cost: $48.00
Instructor: Kathy Rhodes  For additional information, email the instructor at kathyrhodes@bellsouth.net or visit www.asouthernjournal.com

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: 8/4-8/25
Session Length: 4 weeks
Times: 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Ages: Teens - Adults
Cost: $50.00
Instructor: Stephanie Yanner

PIANO LESSONS
Learn to play the piano! Private piano lessons offered at the Franklin Recreation Complex. Classes are set-up as 4 week sessions for beginners to advanced players. Music theory will be included in the lessons. Please call 790-5719 in advance to reserve a 30 minute time slot. All ages, all styles! SPACE IS LIMITED!
Days: Fridays
Dates: 8/6-8/27
Session Length: 4 weeks
Time: 2:00pm to 7:00pm - 30 minute time slots
Ages: 4 & Up
Cost: $80.00
Supply Fee: $26.50, payable to instructor
Instructor: James Weinberg, MME Belmont
For more information, visit www.jamesmusicstudio.com

HOW TO GET THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR YOUR CHILD’S EDUCATION
Most parents think that financial aid is only for certain families & therefore don’t apply, but many middle & upper class families are actually eligible to receive money for college. Even families making $150,000 or more per year can pay for college on tax-favored basis. In this workshop, you’ll learn the 9 best kept secrets of the college financial aid system. You’ll learn how to double or even triple your eligibility for financial aid, how to pick the colleges that will give you the best financial aid packages & how to find scholarships, grants & low interest loans that most parents don’t know exist. This workshop provides straightforward facts you need to know to get the most money for college you possibly can without spending your entire life’s savings. Registration REQUIRED, please call 370-8015.
Day: Tuesday
Date: August 10
Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Ages: Adults
Cost: FREE
Instructors: Jonathan Pagano and Michael King

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.
Days: Mondays
Dates: 8/16-9/27 (skip 9/6)
Session Length: 6 weeks
Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Ages: Teen to Adults
Cost: $60.00
Supply Fee: $12.00 (reading selections), payable to instructor
Instructor: Sean Kennelly

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.
Days: Tuesdays
Dates: 8/17-9/21
Session Length: 6 weeks
Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Ages: Teen to Adults
Cost: $60.00
Supply Fee: $12.00 (reading selections), payable to instructor
Instructor: Sean Kennelly

PROFESSOR FIXIT’S REMODELING & HOME REPAIR WORKSHOPS
Professor Fixit is a State Licensed Home Improvement Contractor with over 25 years home repair experience. Professor Fixit’s Remodeling & Home Repair workshops will empower you.
Electrical Workshop 201
A fan can add comfort, valve to your home and save on your energy cost. 
This workshop will cover:
• Material and tool discussion
• Safety procedures
• Switches, dimmers, outlet, oh my
• Installing a fan / lighting fixture
• Tricks of the Trades
• Hands on demonstration
• Question and Answers
Day: Saturday
Date: August 21
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Ages: Adult
Class Fee: $35.00
Instructor: Mark McKenzie Contact the instructor with questions concerning curriculum, mark@mdmckenzie.com
or 495-7146

Drywall Repair 201
Doorknob holes, cracking tape seams, water damaged drywall all detract from your homes beauty.
• This workshop will cover:
• Material and tool discussion
• Hole repair procedures
• Tape seam repair procedures
• Primer and paint discussion
• Tricks of the Trades
• Hands on demonstration
• Question and Answers
Day: Saturday
Date: August 28
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Ages: Adult
Class Fee: $35.00
Instructor: Mark McKenzie Contact the instructor with questions concerning curriculum, mark@mdmckenzie.com
or 495-7146

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Indoor Sports Complex
To register call (615) 370-3471 ext. 10

Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill
To register call (615) 302-0971 ext. 10

POLYNESIAN DANCING 
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.
Days: Wednesdays
Dates: 7/7-7/28
Session Length: 4 weeks
Beginning Class Time: 5:15pm to 6:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Intermediate Class Time: 7:00pm to 8:00 pm
Ages: Teen and Adult
Cost: $35.00
Insturctor: Chris Hendickson

PARRIS ISLAND BOOT CAMP
“Parris Island” is an exercise class based on the calisthenics you would experience as a recruit at Parris Island, Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot at Parris Island, South Carolina. It’s an intense routine of exercises that target both upper and lower body muscle groups. Every exercise is done according to a specific cadence, so you have built in accountability that results in a very challenging and rewarding exercise session. Led by Bruce gust, a nine year veteran of the USMC, “Parris Island” is a class with a pace and format that pushes and encourages you to accomplish more than you thought you could!
Days: Monday and Wedensday
Dates: 7/7-7/28 (no class on July 5)
Session Length: 4 weeks
Time: 5:30am to 6:15am
Ages: Adults
Cost: $30.00 or $5.00 walk in fee
Friday July 30 is FREE!
Instructor: Bruce Gust

POLYNESIAN DANCING
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.
Days: Wednesdays
Dates: 8/4 – 8/25
Session Length: 4 weeks
Cost: $35.00
Supply Fee: $5.00
Beginner Class Time: 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm (all ages)
Intermediate Class Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm (ages teen – adult)

PARRIS ISLAND BOOT CAMP
Parris Island is a 45 minute session of intense military calisthenics led by former Marine Corps Staff Sergeant, Bruce Gust.   "Come ready to have your heart pound and muscles fatigue because that's when the fun really begins!" Cory Browell
Days: Monday and Wedensday
Dates: 8/2 – 8/25
Session Length: 4 weeks
Cost: $30.00 or $5.00 walk in fee
Friday August 27 is FREE!

LATINO FAMILY CULTURE
The family is the center of the Latino life. Come and join us to see how the bonds of family form the basis of important traditions and festivities in Mexico. Class time will include handouts, lecture, class discussion and video.
Days:  Monday
Dates: August 2
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Class Fee: $20.00
Instructor: Lydia Esmer
To register: Call 302-0971 x10

THE EVOLUTION OF INVESTMENT
Join Melissa Ward for this interesting presentation about how an invention transitions into an investment idea.  Historical inventions as well as what we look for today as an investment ideas.  You will be surprised at how long it takes for an invention to become a profitable investment.
Day: Tuesday
Date: August 17
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Instructor: Melissa Ward
To register call Melissa at 771-9266 or e-mail melissaward@wradvisors.com

P.H.I.T MOMMAS
P.H.I.T. Moves is a basic prenatal aerobics course that is safe and effective for beginners, but challenging enough for the Momma who is accustomed to substantial physical activity. It incorporates low and moderate cardio moves as well strength building, flexibility and active relaxation which is a specialized cool down intended to prepare the body for delivery. Most importantly, we focus on industry recommended core strengthening techniques that are especially designed for the prenatal period to facilitate a speedy return to the pre pregnancy body.
Days: Mondays
Dates: 8/12-9/2
Time: 6:45pm-7:45pm
Class Fee: $40.00
Instructor: Tisha Holloway
To register: Call 302-0971 x10 to register. Contact www.phitmommas.com and direct questions to phitmommas@mail.com

LONGVIEW SELF-DEFENSE
This is a 4-week class that introduces the basics of self defense. This 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-stranger dangers and self-esteem.
Days:  Mondays
Dates: 8/2-8/30
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Ages: 8 years and up
Session Length: 4 weeks
Class Fee: $40.00
Instructor: Richard Javitt
To register: Call 302-0971 x10

PROFESSOR FIXIT REMODELING AND HOME REPAIR WORKSHOPS
Electrical Workshop 201
A fan can add comfort, value to your home and save on your energy cost.  Changing a lighting fixture can add to a rooms decor
 This workshop will cover:
 • Material and tool discussion
• Safety procedures
• Switches, dimmers, and outlets, oh my
• Installing a fan / lighting fixture
• Tricks of the Trade
• Hands on demonstration
• Question and Answers
Day: Saturday
Date: August 7
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Class Fee: $35.00
Ages: Adult
To register, call 302-0971, ext. 10.

Drywall Repair 201
Doorknob holes, nail pops, cracking tape seams, and water damaged drywall all detract from your homes beauty.
 This workshop will cover:
• Material and tool discussion
• Hole repair procedures
• Tape seam repair procedures
• Primer and paint discussion
• Tricks of the Trade
• Hands on demonstration
• Question and Answers
Day: Saturday
Date: August 14
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Class Fee: $35.00
Ages: Adult
To register, call 302-0971, ext. 10.
Contact the Instructor, Mark D McKenzie, on questions concerning curriculum, mark@mdmckenzie.com or
(615) 495-7146. Professor Fixit is a State Licensed Home Improvement Contractor #5673 with over 25 years home repair experience.

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