MAY CENTER

For additional information contact the May Center at 281-324-3373

JULY 11—AUG 20

UPCOMING CLASSES

Nintendo^® Wii_™Free Play

Weekdays during business hours

With an easy-to-use wireless controller and many familiar games, the Nintendo^® Wii_™is the latest craze for people of all ages. Enjoy games such as bowling, baseball, tennis, darts, pool, boxing, and many more. The simple game play and gentle motions of the Wii_™game system make it perfect for anyone who wants to have a good time.

Rhythm Walking

Weekdays at 8:10 a.m. and 4:15 p.m.

Start or end your day with a 2 ½-mile walk to music in the comfort of the Center.

Body Toning Chair Exercise

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9 a.m.

This exercise class is designed especially for individuals suffering with arthritis, joint aches, stiffness, or a lack of flexibility.

Decorative Painting

Mondays at 9 a.m.

Painting instructor Ann Rose teaches the One Stroke™ method of painting. Everyone interested in painting is welcome, regardless of previous painting experience.

Party Bridge

Mondays at 1 p.m.

Improve your bridge skills and meet other bridge enthusiasts at these weekly party bridge sessions.

Pinochle

Mondays at 1 p.m.

A volunteer instructor is available each week to teach the time-honored game of pinochle.

Beginning Spanish

Mondays at 6:30 p.m.

These free classes focus on the basic language skills needed to function in a Spanish-speaking environment. Call or come by the Center to register.

May Center Players, a Children’s Theatrical Group

Mondays at 6:30 p.m.

Children ages 7 to 14 do not need any acting experience to participate in this theatrical group, but they must be able to read. Call the enter to register.

East Harris County 4-H Club

Monday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m.

The mission of 4-H Club is to prepare youth to meet the challenges of childhood, adolescence, and adulthood through educational experiences with an emphasis on learning through doing.

Cloth Diapering Mamas Playgroup

Monday, May 24 at 10 a.m.

This unique playgroup is made up of mothers who have made the choice to cloth diaper. Mothers meet here the fourth Monday of each month to have diaper chats, show and tell, diaper trades, and let their little ones, ages three and under, play.

Whittlin’ and Carvin’

Tuesdays at 9 a.m.

Join this wonderful group of men and women who show how to take an ordinary piece of wood and turn it into a work of art and great conversation piece. All that is needed to get started is the desire and a sharp pocketknife!

Beginning Computer

Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

Begin with the basics and progress over a four-week period using Microsoft Office 2003 software.

Dart Baseball

Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

No skills are needed to join May Center’s dart baseball team.

Beginning Piano Lessons for Adults

Tuesdays at 2 p.m.

Fulfill a musical dream by learning to play the piano! Each student receives a 30-minute hands-on instructional session. A $6 fee for an instructional booklet is required. Please note: Practice outside of class is required. Space is limited to one session per student.

Karate

Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

Volunteers from the American Society of Karate teach the techniques of American karate. Classes are free! For additional information, call the Center at (281) 324-3373 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (281) 324-3373 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Beginner juniors (white belt), ages 6 to 12: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Advanced juniors (yellow through red belt), ages 6 to 12: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Yoga

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m.

Certified hatha yoga instructor Cindy Roberts invites people of all fitness levels to participate and experience the benefits of yoga. A non- skid yoga mat is recommended.

Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Check

Tuesday, May 18 at 9 a.m.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle also means monitoring your blood pressure and blood sugar. Get checked out the third Tuesday of the month by a licensed vocational nurse.

Lake Houston Garden Club

Tuesday, May 25 at 10:30 a.m.

Attend the monthly garden club meeting at the Center held the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Diabetic Support Group

Tuesday, May 25 at 11:30 a.m.

Discover the latest innovations and medical updates in the treatment and management of diabetes.

Intermediate Conversational Spanish

Wednesdays at 9 a.m.

Continue a multilingual journey by expanding your knowledge of the Spanish language and culture.

Knitting Class

Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

Fulfill the desire for a new hobby by learning to knit from a knowledgeable volunteer. Bring a U.S. size 8 knitting needle and worsted weight yarn.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

Wednesdays at 10 a.m. or Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

This support group offers nutritional information and encouragement to help control weight.

Quilting Class: Perky Patches Lap Quilt

Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.

This month’s featured project is a lap quilt, and step-by-step instructions make this a great way to learn the art of quilting.

Dominoes and More Dominoes

Wednesdays at 1 p.m.

Play “42,” “Train,” or “Spinner” with other community members.

Speak Mandarin Chinese in 500 Words

Advanced Class is Wednesdays at 2 p.m.

Beginner Class is Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Learn to speak and read Mandarin Chinese easily through this effective course. Instruction is free; however, a $10 refundable deposit to cover the cost of the book is required.

Canasta

Wednesdays at 3 p.m.

If you enjoy card games like spades and hearts, you will love canasta!

T’ai Chi Quan

Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.

T’ai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise class that can slow the aging process, increase balance and flexibility, and enhance the body’s natural healing powers. Participants should wear loose-fitting clothing and tennis shoes.

Tots and Tikes Playgroup

Wednesday, May 5 at 10 a.m.

Enjoy a playgroup for mothers and children to develop long-lasting friendships and share experience, advice, and laughter.

Beginning II Sign Language

Thursdays at 10 a.m.

Continue your bilingual journey in this free eight-week course on American Sign Language.

Intermediate Line Dancing

Thursdays at 1 p.m.

If you’re looking for a challenge and have already mastered the beginning steps, then you are sure to enjoy this class.

May Belles and Beaus Chorus

Rehearsals: Thursdays at 1 p.m.

This musical group entertains at community events, hospitals, and multi-care facilities.

May’s Way Off Broadway Productions

Thursdays, May 6 and 20 at 6:30 p.m.

Lights, Camera, Action: Introducing a community theater group for adults! No experience necessary to be a part of this adult theatre group.

Hip Moms & Trendy Tots Playgroup Monthly Birthday Celebration

Thursday, May 27 at 10:30 a.m.

Come join this hip and trendy playgroup of stay-at-home moms and their children, ages newborn to four years old.

Watercolor

Fridays at 9:30 a.m.

Beginning and experienced students learn composition, design, color, and contrast from a

professional artist.

Oil Painting

Fridays at noon

A professional artist shares her knowledge of painting with students ages 11 and older.

Line Dancercise

Fridays at 2:30 p.m.

Dance your way to heart-health with this workout taught by a volunteer instructor.

Fund-Raiser Quilting Workday

Friday, May 14 at 1 p.m.

Are you interested in volunteering for a great cause? If so, plan to join the May Friendship Group the second Friday of every month to help sew quilts and other fabric art to sell at the Center’s 2010 fund-raiser. No experience is necessary, just a willing spirit. All supplies are provided.

Quilting Mini-Retreat

Friday, May 21 at noon

Attend these mini-retreats, held the third Friday of every month, to complete unfinished quilting projects.