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Active life programs are designed for participants 50 years and older. If you have any suggestions for day trips, hikes or programs please call 918-7372.

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Ballroom Dance Ballroom Dance- Mondays Ballroom Dance- Sundays Basketry Bingo Breakfast with an Expert Century Center Cinema Chinese Brush Painting/Calligrapy Workshop Cinco De Mayo Dance Community Book Forum Day Trips Raleigh Little Theatre Chinqua Penn Plantation Barn Dinner Theatre Golden Trails Johnston Mill Nature Preserve Adam's Tract Nia Nia - Morning Poetry Open Mic Night Spanish Beginner- Monday Intermediate Conversational- Mondays Beginner- Wednesday Beginner Conversational Intermendiate Conversational- Wednesdays Senior Picnic Yoga Level I Level II REC CONNECT -"On Line Registration link"

BALLROOM DANCE
BALLROOM -MONDAYS
If you've ever wanted to learn ballroom dancing, here's your opportunity. This 6 week ballroom 'sampler' class will introduce the basics of three American style ballroom favorites including waltz, foxtrot, and east coast swing. The class will focus on lead/follow techniques, basic patterns and footwork, rhythm, and ease on the dance floor. No partner is required. Please wear comfortable footwear that stays on your feet such as dress shoes or character shoes. Athletic shoes, flip-flops, and sandals are not appropriate. Instructor: Mariano, Meagan 5649
Ages: 18 & Up	Cost: $70
Date: Mondays, June 8 - July 13	Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Century Center Return to Table of Contents

BALLROOM -SUNDAYS
If you've ever wanted to learn ballroom dancing, here's your opportunity. This 6 week ballroom 'sampler' class will introduce the basics of three American style ballroom favorites including waltz, foxtrot, and east coast swing. The class will focus on lead/follow techniques, basic patterns and footwork, rhythm, and ease on the dance floor. No partner is required. Please wear comfortable footwear that stays on your feet such as dress shoes or character shoes. Athletic shoes, flip-flops, and sandals are not appropriate. Instructor: Mariano, Meagan 5343
Ages:18 & up	Cost: $70
Date: Sundays, June 28 - August 2	Time: 4:00pm -5:30pm
Location: Century Center Return to Table of Contents

BASKETRY
This traditional craft class is known for its good company as well as the fine baskets it produces. A new studio format now accommodates the lives of busy basket makers. Studio Fee: Pay $66.00 for any 5 classes. Register before the 1st class of the studio series. No need to designate which studio classes you will attend. If you want to register for more than 5 classes you may do so at any time at a fee of $12.50/class. Additional materials fee to be paid at the first class you attend. Instructor: Eva Green 5345
Ages 18 & up	Cost: $66 for 5 classes
Date: Mondays, June 1 - August 17	Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Century Center Return to Table of Contents

BINGO
Try your luck, sharpen your mind, and see a few old friends at this event. Limited space please call 918-7364 to register. Ten games played. Free!
Ages: 50 & Up	Cost: FREE
Activity Code/Date: 6645Tuesday, May 19 5502Tuesday, June 2 5503 Wednesday, August 5 *July Bingo will be held July 4th at Town Hall (1:30pm)	Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Location: Century Center Return to Table of Contents

BREAKFAST WITH AN EXPERT
Listen to local experts discuss their field of knowledge while enjoying fresh hot coffee, baked scones or muffins courtesy of the recreation and parks department. All programs start at 9:30am and last 1-1½ hours unless otherwise noted. There is one presentation per month throughout the year.
PERSONAL FINANCES
Personal Finances with Conrad Kunkle The growing disparity between the rich and the poor is growing ever so evident in today's US economy and looming uncertainty. Join the dicussion about today's uncertain market conditions and how families can secure their financial futures. 5547
Ages:18& up	Cost: FREE
Date: Wednesday, May 20	Time: 9:30am - 11:00am
Location: Century Center Return to Table of Contents
CAROLINA MEDIA PROJECT
With Jock Lauterer the founding director of the Carolina Community Media Project. This new initiative (Jan., '01) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is supported by the Carolina Center for Public Service, as well as the School of Journalism and Mass Communication where Lauterer also teaches community journalism and newswriting. Lauterer, who writes monthly commentary for the Chapel Hill News and the Carrboro Citizen, was also the 1998 winner of the National Geographic Magazine Faculty Fellowship. He was also the inaugural winner of the Ed Vick Prize for Innovation in Teaching, awarded spring 2004 at the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Join Jock as he talks about The Carolina Community Media Project is dedicated to the proposition that strong community media help strengthen communities, and that communities with a vital civic life and a sense of place are key to high livability in a free democratic society 6507
Ages: 18& Up	Cost: FREE
Date: Wednesday, June 17	Time: 9:30am - 11:00am
Location: Century Center Return to Table of Contents

CENTURY CENTER CINEMA
Join us for the following classic movies this summer at the Century Center.
THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL (1951)
An alien (Klaatu) with his mighty robot (Gort) land their spacecraft on Cold War-era Earth just after the end of World War II. They bring an important message to the planet that Klaatu wishes to tell to representatives of all nations. However, communication turns out to be difficult, so, after learning something about the natives, Klaatu decides on an alternative approach. 5167
Ages:18& up
Date: Saturday, June 27	Time: 7pm
Location: Century Center Return to Table of Contents
SINGING IN THE RAIN (1952)
One of the most-loved and celebrated film musicals of all time! The joyous film, co-directed by Stanley Donen and acrobatic dancer-star-choreographer Gene Kelly, is a charming, up-beat, graceful and thoroughly enjoyable experience with great songs, lots of flashbacks, wonderful dances (including the spectacular Broadway Melody Ballet with leggy guest star Cyd Charisse), casting and story. This was another extraordinary example of the organic, 'integrated musical' in which the story's characters naturally express their emotions in the midst of their lives. Song and dance replace the dialogue, usually during moments of high spirits or passionate romance. And over half of the film - a 'let's put on a play' type of film, is composed of musical numbers. 5168
Ages: 18& Up	Cost:$4 adults and $2 - 12 and under
Date: Saturday, July 25	Time: 7pm
Location: Century Center Return to Table of Contents
TREASURE OF SIERRA MADRE (1948)
Fred C. Dobbs and Bob Curtin, both down on their luck in Tampico, Mexico in 1925, meet up with a grizzled prospector named Howard and decide to join with him in search of gold in the wilds of central Mexico. Through enormous difficulties, they eventually succeed in finding gold, but bandits, the elements, and most especially greed threaten to turn their success into disaster. 5369
Ages: 18& Up	Cost:$4 adults and $2 - 12 and under
Date: Saturday, August 22	Time:7pm
Location: Century Center Return to Table of Contents

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING/CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Chinese brush painting/calligraphy workshop for 3 hours. The participates will learn how to use Chinese brush, apply ink and paint the 'Four Gentlemen'- bamboo, plum blossom, orchid and chrysesmum. 6658
Ages: 15& Up	Cost: $32
Date: Thursday, August 20	Time:1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Century Center Return to Table of Contents

CINCO DE MAYO DANCE
We are having a Fiesta at the Carrboro Century Center. Come toast Mexican culture during our Cinco de Mayo Dance! Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla On May 5, 1862. Bring your friends and enjoy the dj as you dance the afternoon away and enjoy wonderful refreshments. 5366
Ages: 18 & Up	Cost: $3
Date: Monday, May 4	Time:2:00pm - 3:30pm
Location: Century Center Return to Table of Contents

COMMUNITY BOOK FORUM
Co-sponsored by Carrboro Cybrary Small is Possible: Life in a Local Economy by Lyle Estill The Community Book Forum series brings our community together to discuss important issues and ideas. We encourage the community to read a book and consider its relevance to and implications for our community and our society at large. We want to hear your thoughts and ideas at our forum event where discussion of the book will be led by expert panelists. This summer, we will discuss what it takes to live life in a local economy. Lyle Estill, co-founder of Piedmont Biofuels, will discuss the local economy in Chatham County that has allowed their citizens to feed themselves, fuel themselves, heal themselves, and govern themselves. This discussion will be valuable to anyone interested in sustainability, co-ops, biodiesel, whole foods, slow food, small business, and more. 5505
Ages: 16& up	Cost: Free
Date: Friday, June 5	Time: 6:30pm
Location: Century Center Return to Table of Contents

DAY TRIPS
Carrboro Recreation and Parks trips are known for their fine company, back road ambling, and interest-piquing destinations. Take advantage of a one-day outing and leave the driving to someone else! All trips are geared for adults. Transportation by van, departing from Carrboro Town Hall and return times are approximate. Please inquire regarding wheelchair accessibility.
RALEIGH LITTLE THEATRE - CABARET
Musical. Welcome to the Kit Kat Klub! On the eve of the rise of the Nazi party in 1929, a young American writer falls in love with a dangerously exciting British dancer at a late night dance hall in Berlin. This provocative musical is conducted by the Emcee, who serves as a social commentator on 1930s Germany and doubles as the master of ceremonies. Winner of 12 Tony Awards, including Best Musical in 1967 and Best Revival in 1997, four Outer Circle Awards and four New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Register by May 22, 2009 5506
Ages:18& up	Cost: $21
Date: Sunday, June 7	Time: 2;00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Town Hall Parking Lot Return to Table of Contents
CHINQUA PENN PLANTATION
The Plantation includes a 27 room English countryside mansion filled with elaborate furnishings from 30 countries, surrounded by 22 acres of beautiful gardens and historic landscape. The estate showcases the state's premier collection of eclectic decorative arts. Along with a tour we will have an opportunity to taste wine from Chinqua Penn Vineyards. Please bring money for lunch. 5507
Ages:18 & up	Cost: $22
Date: Wednesday, July 29	Time: 8:45am - 4;00pm
Location: Town Hall Parking Lot Return to Table of Contents
BARN DINNER THEATRE - BUDDY HOLLY
Buddy Holly’s brief life has become the stuff of legend. Buddy The Buddy Holly Story is a celebration of that legend and catches that unique mixture of innocence, determination, humor and charm that was Buddy Holly and wraps it up into a package that truly deserves the billing: The World’s Most Successful Rock & Roll Musical. Fee includes meal, show and transportation. Must register by June 2nd. 5508
Ages:18 & up	Cost: $47
Date: Tuesday, August 18	Time: 11;45am - 5:30pm
Location: Town Hall Parking Lot Return to Table of Contents

GOLDEN TRAILS SERIES
This adult oriented walking group gets you out and about on local trails. The company of others, the gains from a little physical endeavor and the joys of being in a natural environment are possible rewards. A small fee helps cover accompanying staff costs. Transportation from a central point is offered . Binoculars are always encouraged. Water is always a must bring! As with any exercise, your physician's recommendation for your participation is encouraged. Please feel free to call Dana Hughes at 918-7372 to find out more specific trail difficulty information so that you can make a good choice. Pre-Registration required for all trips.
JOHNSTON MILL NATURE PRESERVE & ALLEN & SON BBQ
Johnston Mill Nature Preserve consists of 295 acres. It is one of Triangle Land Conservancy's (TLC) public access properties and is considered one of Orange County's most important natural areas and was included in the Inventory of Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitats of Orange County. New Hope Creek cuts through the Northwest corner of the site and is joined by Old Field Creek, which flows out of Duke Forest. There is a well marked 1.5 mile Robin's Trail with bridges over Old Field Creek and intermittent streams. We will look for many nesting neotropical migrants such as Hooded Warbler, Scarlet Tanager and Indigo Bunting. In addition to this great hike we will be stopping at Allen and Son's BBQ for lunch on the way back to Carrboro (please bring money for lunch). 5512
Ages:18 & up	Cost: $4
Date: Thursday, June 11	Time: 8:30am - 1:30pm
Location: Town Hall Parking Lot Return to Table of Contents
ADAMS TRACT AND MAPLE VIEW ICE CREAM
In 1950, Dr. J. Edison Adams, beloved UNC professor of botany, purchased and improved an old homestead as a residence for his family. This is the 27 acre Adam's tract along Bolin Creek which connects with Carrboro's Wilson Park. Trails through the northern portion reveal a contrasting older deciduous forest of oaks, hickories and beech on steep slopes leading down to Bolin Creek. After discovering the rocky ridges of Bolin Creek, we will visit Maple View for a summer ice cream tradition. (please bring money for ice cream) 5513
Ages:18 & up	Cost: $4
Date: Tuesday, June 30	Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Town Hall Parking Lot Return to Table of Contents

NIA
Come and experience the pleasure of Nia, the hottest fusion fitness in mind-body wellness! For all levels and ages, Nia is a joyful and exhilarating practice that combines martial arts, yoga, dance and spiritual self-healing. It delivers a safe, effective cardiovascular workout with total body conditioning and personal growth benefits. Join us for Nia and experience the joy of movement...the body's way! Instructor: Kate Finlayson
SESSION I
5515
Ages: 18& up	Cost: $40
Date:Wednesdays, June 10 - July 15	Time: 7pm - 8pm
Location: Century Center Return to Table of Contents
SESSION II
5516
Ages: 18& up	Cost: $40
Date:Wednesdays, July 29 - September 9	Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Century Center Return to Table of Contents

NIA - MORNING
Come and experience the pleasure of Nia, the hottest fusion fitness in mind-body wellness! This special morning Nia for beginning levels will explore basic connection to mind, body and spirit in a non-impact practice that combines dance, martial arts, yoga, and self-healing. It delivers a safe, effective cardiovascular workout with total body conditioning and personal growth benefits for older adults or those with some physical limitations. Join us for Nia and experience the joy of movement...the body's way! Instructor: Kate Finlayson
6618
Ages: 18& up	Cost: $40
Date: Mondays, July 27 - August 31	Time: 9am - 10am
Location: Century Center Return to Table of Contents

POETRY OPEN MIC NIGHT
Join Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department andOpen Eye Cafe the first Tuesday of each month for POETS OPEN MIC NIGHT. This is a night where poets can engage with others and share the power and diversity of poetry. This event is staged to provide the venue for people to celebrate, to share, and to encourage the writing, reading, and listening of poetry. 5393
Ages: 16& up	Cost: Free
Date: May 5 NO Open Mic June - August	Time: 7pm - 9pm
Location: Open Eye Cafe Return to Table of Contents

SPANISH
BEGINNER -MONDAY
Learn the essentials for everyday conversation and workplace including vocabulary and expressions. Rey's authentic and practical approaches have won the highest of praises from his students. These classes feature longer sessions to boost your skills. 5520
Ages:18 & up	Cost: $80
Date: Mondays,May 18 - August 10	Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Century Center Return to Table of Contents
INTERMEEDIATE CONVERSATIONAL -WEDNESDAY
Learn the essentials for everyday conversation and workplace including vocabulary and expressions. Rey's authentic and practical approaches have won the highest of praises from his students. These classes feature longer sessions to boost your skills. 5226
Ages:18 & up	Cost: $80
Date: Wednesdays, May 20 - August 5	Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Century Center Return to Table of Contents
BEGINNER - WEDNESDAY
Learn the essentials for everyday conversation and workplace including vocabulary and expressions. Rey's authentic and practical approaches have won the highest of praises from his students. These classes feature longer sessions to boost your skills. 5519
Ages:18& up	Cost: $80
Date: Wednesdays, May 20 - August 5	Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: Century Center Return to Table of Contents
BEGINNER CONVERSATIONAL
This class is designed for those students who have comple8ted the Beginning Spanish class with Mr. Ramirez or have learned basic Spanish skills from other classes. The course will involve composition, listening skills, verb conjugation and daily basic conversation. 6487
Ages:18& up	Cost: $80
Date: Wednesdays, May 20 - August 5	Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: Century Center Return to Table of Contents
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATIONAL
Learn the essentials for everyday conversation and workplace including vocabulary and expressions. Rey's authentic and practical approaches have won the highest of praises from his students. These classes feature longer sessions to boost your skills. 5522
Ages:18& up	Cost: $80
Date: Wednesdays, May 20 - August 5	Time: 9am - 11am
Location: Century Center Return to Table of Contents

SENIOR PICNIC- ACTIVE LIFE
Older citizens 55 or better are invited to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, good food, and friends. Don't miss this tribute to the older adults in our community. There will be door prizes and great entertainment. Register by July 31st. 5191
Ages: 50& up	Cost: Free
Date:Saturday, August 8	Time: 4;30pm
Location: Century Center Return to Table of Contents

YOGA
The ancient Indian practice of Hatha can help you release tension, stretch and strengthen your body, relax your mind and lift your spirits. Level 1 is for students who are new to yoga or who want a gentle class. Level 2 is designed for continuing students and those who want a more challenging class. Wear comfortable clothing and bare feet and bring an exercise mat, blanket or beach towel (some available for class use).
LEVEL I
5531 Session I 5533 Session II
Ages: 18 & Up	Cost: $36
Date: Tuesdays,May 12 - June 16 (Session I) Tuesdays, July 7 - August 11(Session II)	Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Century Center Return to Table of Contents
LEVEL II
5532 Session I 5534 Session II
Ages: 18 & Up	Cost: $46
Date Tuesdays,May 12 - June 16 (Session I) Tuesdays, July 7 - August 11(Session II	Time:7:15pm-8:30pm Level 2
Location: Century Center Return to Table of Contents

REC CONNECT -"On Line Registration link"
GET INVOLVED Much of the vitality of life in Carrboro is due to the active involvement of citizens in the community. Volunteers of all ages regularly share their talents, skills, and ideas by planning or assisting with large events, serving on town advisory boards, or coaching a youth sports team. While some activities require the contribution of many hours others call for only a few hours of time. Not only can you share your talents, you can have fun, make new friends and discover more about your town. "INVEST IN OUR COMMUNITY - BY LENDING A HELPING HAND"