East Berlin Area Community Center

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405 North Ave., East Berlin, PA 17316     717-259-8848     email: office@ebacc.comcastbiz.net  

Serving East Berlin, Abbottstown, Reading and Hamilton Townships in Adams County
and Paradise and Washington Townships in York County

 

AARP Driver Safety Course
Keeping Seniors Free and Independent
Voluteer AARP Instructors
Two Day 8-HR Class: For First Time Participants
May 31st and June 1st
8:30am to 12:30pm
Four Hour Refresher Class: For Repeat Participants
June 21st
6:00pm to 10:00pm
One Day 8-HR Class: For First Time Participants
October 25th
8:30am to 4:30pm
Fee: $14 ($12 AARP Member) , payable to AARP- NOT EBACC
A program for older drivers 55 and up will be taught by volunteer AARP instructors. The classroom program included how to deal with many aging issues and improve our ability to cope on the highways. PA residents (with clean driving records) will be eligible for a 5% discount on their auto insurance for three years. Call the center to register (pre-registration is required) at 717-259-8848. This class is sponsored by the community center. Fee is for reference book used during class.


All-Level Hatha Yoga- Mornings
Class #: 60-4135
Instructor: Lori Houck-Ruffner, certified yoga instructor
Thursdays, 9:30am - 11:00am
April 12 to May 31 - 8 weeks
June 14 to August 9 - 8 weeks (no class the week of 7/15-7/21)
Fee: $55
Drop-in Fee: $8
This class sequences a variety of basic yoga poses in a gentle stream of movement.  Stretching, breathing practices, proper body alignment, relaxation techniques… you’ll learn them all. Open to all levels of experience, including beginners.  Bring yoga mat and blanket.


All-Level Hatha Yoga- Evenings
Class #: 60-4135
Instructor: Lori Houck-Ruffner, certified yoga instructor
Tuesdays, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
April 10 to May 29 - 8 weeks
June 12 to August 7 - 8 weeks(no class the week of 7/15-7/21)
Fee: $55
Drop-in Fee: $8
This class sequences a variety of basic yoga poses in a gentle stream of movement.  Stretching, breathing practices, proper body alignment, relaxation techniques… you’ll learn them all. Open to all levels of experience, including beginners.  Bring yoga mat and blanket.


Basketball Open Gym
Class #: 08-4103
Year round
Every Tuesday
6:00pm - 7:30pm
16 & older
Volunteer Attendant: Justin Pierce
Drop-in Fee: $3
No volleyball activities.

Container Gardening: Creating Interest within your Landscape
Instructor: Donna Seitz, Owner and Operator of the Hosta Hideaway
Thursday May 24, 2012
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Where: The Hosta Hideaway
95 Sequoia Court
York Springs, PA 17372
Website: thehostahideaway.com
Phone: 717-253-4830
Fee: $25.00
Class limited to 20 participants
Directions from points south:
-Head north on Rt. 94
-Take 15 north for approximately two miles until you will come to County Line Road
-Make a left onto County Line Road and go approximately 2.5 miles.
-You will come to a stop sign. Cross over South Mountain Road and start to head up the hill. *Sequoia Court is the second road on the left. Make a left onto Sequoia Court and head to the back of the cul-de-sac. You will see our sign.

Information: Containers are a great way to add interest and variety to your landscaping. Participants will learn the development, care and maintenance of container gardening. Discussions will include types of container gardens, ideas for planters and plantings, and how to utilize containers within your landscape. Participants will create and take home their own planter with part shade oriented plants. (Plants, container and supplies will be provided). Please bring gloves and a planting trowel.

Creative Tots
Class #: 40-4060
Must be potty trained
Instructor: Kim Bechtel, pre-school instr.
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Fee: $50/session (6 weeks per session)
3 olds—Wednesdays
- Spring II Session: Wednesdays, April 18 to May 23
Register by April 11
4 & 5 year olds—Mondays
- Spring II Session: Mondays, April 16 to May 21
Register by April 9
This is a pre-school class that will guide children through math, science and literature activities based on our weekly themes. We will also work on calendar, weather, letter, color, number and name recognition, as appropriate to each age group. The class fosters creativity and imagination through arts and games. The class will take place in our second floor pre-school room.


Crochet
Class #: 40-4050
Instructor: Karen Paust
Thursday, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
May 10 to May 31
Register By: May 10
Fee: $25, Supplies $5 (only if needed)
Learn the basics and beyond of crocheting. You will learn how to chain, single crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, and the rolled stitch, which is used in Irish crocheting. If time permits we will learn how to crochet with beads. I will have many examples of crocheted jewelry and other free-form, one-of-a-kind creations to inspire you to start crocheting.


Paper Cutting (Scherenschnitte)
Class #: 40-4140
Instructor: Joli Miller
One-time class offered the following days:
August 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
September 11, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Fee: $16
Materials Fee: Varies on items purchased
This workshop will teach you the fundamentals of paper cutting.  Participants will experiment with scissors and x-acto knives; talk about the history of Scherenschnitte; share techniques, ideals, and patterns; and practice and complete an ornament.  Bring x-acto knife with #11 blade; a pair of tiny, sharp, pointy scissors; and self-healing mat.  Instructor will have limited supplies on hand for a fee.  You will be able to borrow supplies if needed.


Taekwondo Network/Safe kids
Class #: 60-4175
Instructor: Master Steve Kirby, 6th Dan Black Belt
Sundays, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Year round
Fee: $85 - includes end session test fee OR;
Drop-in Fee: $5 with a $15 registration fee (payable to Safe Kids Network)
The program offers a unique blend of important safety awareness and martial arts to children while emphasizing good grades and good behavior through awards and recognition.


Tai Chi Beginners- Mornings
Class #: 60-4115
Instructor: Stacey Moore, certified in Tai Chi Chih
Wednesdays, 7:30am - 9:00am
May 9 to June 20 (7 weeks)
Fee: $55
Drop-in Fee: $8
A series of 19 simple, non-strenuous movements and one concluding pose that circulates and balances the life energy that flows within us.  This slow moving meditation promotes healing and well-being.


Tai Chi Chih for Beginners- Evenings
Class #: 60-4115
Instructor: Stacey Moore, certified in Tai Chi Chih
Wednesdays, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
May 9 to June 20 (7 weeks)
Fee: $55
Drop-in Fee: $8
A series of 19 simple, non-strenuous movements and one concluding pose that circulates and balances the life energy that flows within us.  This slow moving meditation promotes healing and well-being.


Tai Chi Chih Intermediate
Class #: 60-4117
Instructor: Stacey Moore, certified in Tai Chi Chih
Wednesdays, 7:15pm - 8:15pm
May 9 to May 30 (4 weeks)
Fee: $28
Drop-in Fee: $8
This class is designed to be taken after ―Tai Chi Chih for Beginners.  Students are required to have learned all 19 movements and one pose of Tai Chi Chih prior to taking this refinement class.


Turbo Kick
Class #: 60-4180
Kelly Duty, Instructor
Thursday, 6:00-7:00 pm
April 26 - May 31 (6 weeks)
Fee: $40/session
Drop-in Fee: $8
It's a combination of intense kickboxing and dance moves to high energy motivating music where losing weight is the side effect of having FUN! Turbo Kick requires no previous kickboxing experience or equipment. You'll kick, punch and groove your way to a brand new body in this action-packed,  super fun, safe, and effective cardiovascular workout!


Volleyball Open Gym
Class #: 08-4103
Year round
Every Wednesday
8:00pm - 9:30pm
16 & older
Volunteer Attendant: Paul Spangler
Drop-in Fee: $2
No basketball activities.


Youth Baseball Clinic
Class #: 60-4035
Instructor: Eric McClintic
June 18 to June 22
Register by June 13
8:00am to 10:00am for 7-9 years olds
10:15am to 12:15am for 10-12 year olds
Fee: $40/child (each additional family member $20)
Join us for a week of baseball fun! The training clinic will consist of two hours a day of baseball fundamentalsm fielding techniques, pitching mechanis and more! Each child will receive a t-shirt. Gatorade and water will be provided.


Zumba Basics
Class #: 60-4145
Instructor: Becky Hileman, certified instructor
Mondays: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
April 23 - June 4 (6 weeks) - No class May 28
Fee: $40 (once/wk for 6 wks), $75 (twice/wk for 6 wks)
Drop-in Fee: $8
Zumba is the best party around! Hypnotic Latin and International rhythms and easy-to-follow moves create a dynamic fitness program.C lasses are designed for all levels and ages.You don't have to be a dancer to enjoy Zumba; just a willingness to have fun.