The Mount Pleasant Recreation Department offers a variety of Fall programs. Register online at www.townofmountpleasant.com.

Youth programs

?Kindermusik

Children ages birth-18 months old and an accompanying adult will have an enjoyable and unforgettable musical experience that nurtures the bond between parent and child and supports parent interaction. Parent participates.

R.L. Jones Center

Saturdays: 10:15-11 a.m. Sept. 11-Oct. 30

G.M. Darby Building

Tuesdays 10-10:45 a.m. Sept. 14-Nov. 2

Park West

Fridays 11-11:45 a.m. Sept. 10-Oct. 29

$70 resident/$84 non-resident/8 week session + $30 materials fee payable to instructor

Instructor: Anastasia Churdar

Min. 5 Max. 13

?Kindermusik

Children ages 18 months to 3 years. Introduces children to stimulating sounds/shythms. Weekly classes with singing, moving, listening, playing instruments. Parent participates.

R.L. Jones Center

Saturdays: 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m.

Sept. 11-Dec. 11 (No class Nov. 27)

G.M. Darby Building

Tuesdays: 4:30-5:15 p.m.

Sept. 14-Dec. 7

Park West

Fridays: 10-10:45 a.m.

Sept. 10-Dec. 10 (No class Nov. 26)

$120 resident/$134 non-resident/13 week session + $50 materials fee payable to instructor

Instructor: Anastasia Churdar

Min. 5 Max. 13

?Mommy and me French

Learning French at a young age sparks intellectual growth, enhances verbal and math problem solving skills, sharpens listening. Kids will play games, sign, dance, use visuals, arts and crafts.

G.M. Darby Building--Ages 2-5

Tuesdays: 10-10:45 a.m.

Sept. 14-Oct. 26

$70 resident/$84 non-resident/7-week session

Instructor: Summer Landrith of Petit Francais

Art classes

?First grade drawing

This one hour class is made especially for the six or seven year old! Drawing and painting with emphasis on line, color, shape, and design while studying other artists.

Min. 5 Max. 10

G. M. Darby Building

Fridays: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Oct. 1-Oct. 29 (No class Oct. 22)

$40 resident/$47 non-resident (4 classes)

$5 material fee payable to instructor at the first class

Instructor: Teresa Wooten

?Mother and toddler art

Experience the creative process with your child, painting, drawing, printmaking, and more. You will want to frame their creations.

Min. 5 Max. 12

G. M. Darby Building

Ages 2-4

Thursdays: 10-10:45 a.m.

Oct. 7-Nov. 11

$55 resident/$62 non-resident/6 week session

$20 materials fee payable to instructor

Instructor: Dianne Tennyson, MAT, ATR

?Art for homeschoolers

Explore drawing, painting, printmaking, and more.

Min. 5 Max. 15

G. M. Darby Building

Ages 7 and up

Thursdays 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Oct. 7-Dec. 2 (No class Nov. 25)

$75 resident/$89 non-resident/8 week session

$25 materials fee payable to instructor

Instructor: Dianne Tennyson, MAT, ATR

?Calligraphy for teens

Learn beautiful lettering for everyday uses, including addressing envelopes with style, scrapbook journaling, luggage and gift tags, or embellishing cards for any occasion. Supplies included.

Min. 5 Max. 15

G. M. Darby Building

Ages 13 - 16

Mondays: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Sept. 13 - Oct. 4, Oct. 11-Nov. 1, Nov. 8-29

$40 resident/$47 non-resident/4 week session

Instructor: Leigh Ann Taylor

?Mini masterpeice

Have fun while learning and creating art projects. We will make art come alive through various projects. We will use tempera paint, watercolor, and mixed media to make fun art projects to take home.

Ages 5-10 Min. 5 Max. 15

G. M. Darby Building

Thursdays: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 23-May 19

$20 resident/$27 non-resident/class

Instructor: Karyn Bloomingburg

Adult classes

?Tai chi for health

A meditative, low impact exercise. Improve balance, strength, immune system, felling of well-being

R.L. Jones Center

Wednesdays: 9 - 9:45 a.m.

Sept. 1 - Jan. 19

72 resident/$86 non-resident/6 classes

Instructor: Any Parker, Certified Tai Chi instructor

?Adult tai chi

Ancient form of meditative, low-impact exercise. Mind/body benefits, balance, strength, immune system functioning, relaxation, feelings of well being.

G.M. Darby Building

Mondays: 10-11 a.m.

Aug. 9 - Feb. 14 (no class Sept. 6, Dec. 27, Jan. 3, 17)

$72 resident/$86 non-resident/6 class session

Instructor: Kaye Finch

?Total body conditioning

Fun & energetic class for all ages- includes strength and weight training, combined with CORE work, balance, abs, and overall re-awakening of muscles.

Alhambra Hall

Mondays and Wednesdays 5-6 p.m.

Sept. 13-Dec. 1

$60 resident/$74 non-resident/6 week session

Instructor: Barbara Gentle

Private lessons

?Drums

Learn to play drum set, snare, or hand percussion (i.e. congas, bongos, etc.) Learn to read music and to play to your favorite songs. Beginners to advanced.

G. M. Darby Building

$85 resident/$99 non-resident/for 4 weekly 30-minute lessons

?Guitar

Beginner and intermediate students learn various styles of guitar including blues, jazz, and rock. Lessons are taught to ages 7 to adult. Students should have their own guitar.

G. M. Darby Building/Park West/Jones Center

$85 resident/$99 non-resident/for four weekly 30-minute lessons

?Violin

Call 849-2061 for further details. G. M. Darby Building/Park West. $85 resident/$99 non-resident/for four weekly 30-minute lessons.