Fall 2024 Senior Program Guide

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SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2024

REGISTRATION OPENS:

July 22nd for Residents

August 5th for Non-Residents

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SENIOR 55+

Apex Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

REFUND POLICY

Full Refunds - Registration fees are 100% refundable when programs and events are canceled or adjusted by the Apex Parks, Recreation,

and Cultural Resources Department. Te Director of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources shall have the authority to make decisions

on all requests not specifcally covered herein. No refunds will be issued when the amount is less than $6.00.

Withdrawals/Transfers

1. Withdrawal 10 Calendar days or more in advance. A participant requesting to withdraw from a class must provide a written request

at least 10 calendar days in advance of the scheduled start date of the program. Te participant will receive the full refund of fees minus

a $5.00 processing fee.

2. Withdrawal less than 10 Calendar days in advance. A participant requesting a refund in writing, less than 10 calendar days prior to

the scheduled start date of the program, will receive a 75% refund of the fees only if the participant can be replaced from the waiting list.

If there is not a waiting list for the program or athletic league then no refund will be issued.

3. Withdrawal afer First meeting of a program/First regular season game. A participant requesting to withdraw, on the day of or afer

the frst meeting of any program, or the frst regular season game of the afected league, will not be issued a refund.

4. Transfer Request. A participant requesting to transfer from one class date to another, within the same program and registration

period, must do so in writing at least 10 calendar days or more prior to the scheduled start date of the program.

5. Adult Team Withdrawals. Refunds for adult athletic programs requiring “team” registration will be issued based on policies and

procedures covering that particular program and are not subject to #s 1, 2, 3, and 4 above.

6. Youth Sports League Withdrawals. If there is a tryout for the athletic league, a full refund minus a $5.00 processing fee will be issued if

a written request to withdraw is made prior to the tryout day for the league. If the written request is made afer the tryout for the athletic

league, a 75% refund will be issued only if the participant can be replaced from the waiting list.

7. Ticketed Events. All ticket sales are fnal. Refunds and withdrawals are not permitted.

Medical and Scholastic Exceptions - A full refund of all fees paid, minus a $5.00 processing fee, will be made for Athletic and Non-

Athletic Programs only if: 1. Prior to the frst meeting of a program or the frst game of the regular season the participant requests a

refund in writing including a written excuse from a licensed medical doctor indicating that the participant should not participate due to

medical concerns or physical limitations. 2. Prior to the frst meeting of a program or the frst game of the regular season the participant

requests a refund in writing including written verifcation that the participant has been included in either a Middle School, High School,

or College program that prohibits participation in recreational programs. Written verifcation can include a letter from the team coach, an

ofcial team roster from the school or other school document indicating the school policy which prohibits the registrant’s participation.

www.apexnc.org/peakconnect

Preregistration is required for most programs ofered by Apex Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources. Registration online

is recommended.

1. Online at PEAKconnect- www.apexnc.org/peakconnect

2. In person at John M. Brown Community Center, Apex Senior Center or Halle Cultural Arts Center

3. By mail to P.O. Box 250 Apex, NC 27502.

Mail-in payment is by check only, made payable to: Town of Apex

How to Register for Programs

For the purposes of Apex Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources program registration, an Apex resident is considered to be

any family or individual that resides within the established corporate limits of the Town as defned by the Apex Planning and

Community Development Department. Non-residents who may have an Apex mailing address but live outside the corporate limits

are considered “ETJ” (Extra Territorial Jurisdiction). Apex residents are given a two-week registration period before non-residents

and ETJ participants can register for programs. Many of our programs fll quickly and waiting lists are formed. When we call

participants of the waiting lists, residents are given priority followed by ETJ and then the remaining non-residents.

If you have any questions regarding residency, please give us a call at 919-249-3402.

Residency and ETJ

PHONE: 919-249-3402 (Community Center)

919-249-3354 (Senior Center)

919-249-1120 (Cultural Arts Center)

919-372-7503 (Pleasant Park)

Trying to reach a specifc staf member?

VISIT: www.apexnc.org/directory

www.facebook.com/ApexParks

www.facebook.com/groups/

ApexSeniorAdults

www.facebook.com/TownofApex

www.facebook.com/thehalleofApex

EMAIL: seniorcenter@apexnc.org

WEBSITE: www.apexnc.org/parks

MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 250

Apex, NC 27502

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FALL 2024 HOLIDAY CLOSURES: Sep 2 , Nov 11, Nov 28-29 & Dec 24-26

ON THE COVER: One of our patrons, showcasing her festive

Halloween outft for our costume contest.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Information

pgs. 2-4

Special Events

pgs. 5-6

Senior Trips pgs. 6-7

Arts Programs pgs. 8-11

Cooking Programs

pg. 12

Fitness Programs pgs. 13-17

Educational Programs pgs. 18-21

Social Programs pgs. 22-23

Department Updates pg. 24

Program Registration Begins:

Mon, Jul 22nd for Residents

Mon, Aug 5th for Non-Residents

Looking for more?

Find more programs in our all

ages Program Guide!

www.apexnc.org/programguide

SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2024

REGISTRATION OPENS:

July 22nd for Residents

August 5th for Non-Residents

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Interested in fshing or boating? Pick up a fshing permit or

vessel permit at the John M. Brown Community Center. Call

919-249-3402 for more info or visit www.apexnc.org/parks.

Fishing & Vessel Permits

Apex has two dog parks located at Hunter Street Park (1250

Ambergate Station) and Apex Nature Park (2600 Evans

Road). Registration is available at the Community Center or

online. Visit www.apexnc.org/dogparks for more info.

Apex Dog Parks

We are always looking to add new programs! If you

are interested in teaching for Preschool, Youth, Teen

or Adult Programs, please email elizabeth.shoaf@

apexnc.org. If you are interested in teaching Senior

(55+) programs, please email meghan.rushing@

apexnc.org. For Specialized Recreation programs,

please email parksinclusion@apexnc.org. If you are

interested in teaching Cultural Arts programs at Te

Halle, please email marie.neal@apexnc.org.

Want to be an Instructor?

We do our best to ensure accuracy of all the

information in this guide at the time of printing.

However, sometimes programs need to be changed

or adjusted post-printing. We keep the most up-to-

date version of our Program Guides online at www.

apexnc.org/programguide.

Please Note...

Apex Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources (APRCR) welcomes the participation of individuals of all abilities. Support

is provided to individuals who request modifcations, due to disability or medical condition, to assist with participation in

all APRCR programs. To ensure that reasonable modifcations are in place, modifcation requests should be received at least

two weeks prior to the start date of the program. For more information, please email parksinclusion@apexnc.org.

WHAT IS A REASONABLE ADA MODIFICATION?

Reasonable modifcations are resources used to help allow a person with a disability to participate in any program. Resources

may include, but are not limited to, auxiliary aids or services, adaptive equipment, additional staf training, and/or additional

staf. Any modifcation that the Department considers cannot fundamentally alter a program.

Inclusion and Medical Support Services

Te gyms at the John M. Brown Community Center are

available for all to use to play basketball and/or volleyball

during Open Gym hours. To participate, an Open Gym Pass

must be purchased in person at the Community Center.

Monthly Open Gym schedules (subject to change) are

available at the Community Center or online. For more info,

please visit www.apexnc.org/opengym.

Open Gym

Apex Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

GENERAL INFORMATION

Visit www.facebook.com/groups/apexsenioradults

to join our private Facebook Group, only for our 55+

community! We ofen post photos from recent programs,

notices about upcoming events, and more.

Join our Facebook Group

Visit www.apexnc.org/seniors for all the information

you need on Senior oferings in Apex. You can view the

Program Guides and the Senior Monthly Calendar, sign

up for the Senior Recreation Station email newsletter,

Want to know more?

FACILITIES

John M. Brown Community Center

• Formerly known as the Apex Community Center, this facility houses several rental

rooms, two gymnasiums and is the central point of contact for APRCR programs

and oferings.

• Address: 53 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502 (Mail to: P.O. Box 250)

• Contact Phone Number: 919-249-3402

• Contact Email: peakconnect@apexnc.org

• Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-9pm (Ofce Hours 8am-5pm), Sat 9am-6pm,

Sun 1pm-6pm (Sep-May)

Apex Senior Center

• Our newest building which opened in 2021, the Senior Center has the largest rental

space, many rooms for classes including a pottery studio, and is the hub for our

Senior 55+ population.

• Address: 63 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502 (Mail to: P.O. Box 250)

• Contact Phone Number: 919-249-3354 (Fax: 919-367-6185)

• Contact Email: seniorcenter@apexnc.org

• Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-9pm (Ofce Hours 8am-5pm), Sat 9am-3pm, Sun Closed

The Halle Cultural Arts Center

• Te most historic of our facilities, Te Halle has a large auditorium available

for rentals, a rotating art gallery and hosts a majority of our cultural arts

classes and events. Te Halle also has its own website and social media pages

(visit www.TeHalle.org for more info).

• Address: 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, NC 27502 (Mail to: P.O. Box 250)

• Contact Phone Number: 919-249-1120 (Fax: 919-362-8655)

• Contact Email: halleculturalartscenter@apexnc.org

• Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-1pm, Sun Closed

Pleasant Park & More

• Apex has many Town-owned parks including our newest, Pleasant Park, which

features numerous felds and courts, an Enchanted Forest playground and a

splashpad. Most of our parks have ball felds and shelters. Shelters are available for

rent at select parks and reservations can be made online. Soccer and Baseball/Sofball

feld rentals are also available when they not being used by the Town. Shelters and

felds can be used for free (frst come frst served) when not rented or in use by the

Town. Find more information on our website at www.apexnc.org/parks

• Contact Phone Number: 919-372-7503

• Contact Email: peakconnect@apexnc.org

Welcome to the Apex Senior Center! Stop by on

the frst Wednesday* of each month at 9:30am.

Tis is a special time for newcomers to receive a

specialized tour of the facility by our Program

Advisory Committee Members. Get answers to any

questions that you may have and learn more about

our programs. *Sep 4, Oct 2, Nov 6 & Dec 4

Welcome Wednesdays

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SPECIAL EVENTS

JUST FOR SENIORS (pre-register)

AT THE HALLE...

To purchase tickets or learn more about open auditions, call

919-249-1120 or visit Te Halle Cultural Arts Center in person

or online at www.TeHalle.org.

Pepito and the Trash Cans

Sep 15 at 3pm

Classical Concert Series ~ 10th Anniversary

Sep 22 at 3pm • Nov 17 at 3pm

Laughs All Around: 20 Comedy Vignettes

Oct 4, 5, 11 & 12 at 7:30pm • Oct 6 & 13 at 3pm

Mystery Teatre

Oct 18 at 7pm • Oct 19 at 3pm & 7pm

JazzLive with Lenore Raphael

Oct 27 at 3pm

Apex Has Talent! ~ Virtual Auditions

Due by Sep 30, Visit www.TeHalle.org for audition details

Apex Has Talent! ~ Performances

Nov 2 at 6:30pm, Reception to follow

Infnity Ballet ~ Te Wolf and the Toymaker

Nov 9 at 2pm & 4pm

Kid's Holiday Craf Fair

Nov 23 from 3pm-5pm

Infnity Ballet ~ Dances of the Nutcracker

Dec 6 at 8pm • Dec 7 at 7pm • Dec 8 at 1:30pm & 3:30pm

Christmas Play & Musical ~ Auditions & Showtimes

Auditions: Oct 12 & 14. Visit or call Te Halle for audition

times; Showtimes: Fri, Dec 13 at 7:30pm • Sat, Dec 14 at 3pm

& 7:30pm • Sun, Dec 15 at 3pm

Apex Friendship High School Band Showcase

Dec 21 at 3pm

55+ HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR

Discover all of the health and wellness resources Apex and

surrounding communities have to ofer! Over 50 diferent

agencies and companies will be in attendance to provide

you with information on nutrition, staying active, medical

providers, home health care and much more. Caregivers are

encouraged to attend. Rafe prizes and giveaways included.

Pre-registration for some screenings and immunizations

will be required. More information about screenings and

immunizations will be released in the Senior newsletter

in August. Sign up for the newsletter at www.apexnc.org/

notifyme. While the event is free, participants are asked to

16117 Sat Sep 14 9am-12pm

TOWN ORGANIZED EVENTS

Learn more about all the special events happening here in Apex by

visiting our website at www.apexnc.org/specialevents or you can

fnd a more complete list of events in our all ages Program Guide.

Learning Lunch Series – Indigenous Peoples Day

Wed, Sep 18, 2024 • 12pm-1pm, Register with #15821

Latino Arts Festival

Sat, Sep 28, 2024 • 3pm-9pm

Apex Night Out Feat. Touch A Truck

Tue, Oct 1, 2024 • 4:30pm-7pm

Indigenous Peoples Day

Mon, Oct 14, 2024 • 6pm-7:30pm

Learning Lunch Series – Diwali

Wed, Oct 16, 2024 • 12pm-1pm, Register with #15822

Learning Lunch Series – Dia De Los Muertos

Wed, Nov 13, 2024 • 12pm-1pm, Register with #15823

26th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run

Sat, Nov 23 • 10am, Register with #14826

Apex’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Fri, Dec 6, 2024 • 4:30pm -6:30pm

Learning Lunch Series – Kwanza

Wed, Dec 18, 2024 • 12pm-1pm, Register with #15824

Apex Chanukah Festival

Sun, Dec 29, 2024 • 3pm - 7pm

Come have your blood pressure taken for free on the 2nd

Wednesday of each month from 8:30am-9:30am. Walk-

in, no registration necessary. Provided by Preston Pointe,

Retirement Living at it’s Finest.

Blood Pressure Screening

COMEDY SHOW~

I DIDN'T GET OLD ON PURPOSE

IT JUST HAPPENED

Come out and enjoy 30 minutes of one-liners and jokes

presented by Tom Coleman, a 25 year veteran of dinner

and community theater. Last year's "Laughing at Old Age"

was a hit throughout the Carolinas. Are you ready to laugh?

Location: Apex Senior Center Fee: Free

16160 Fri Sep 27 12pm-12:30pm

COMMUNITY ORGANIZED EVENTS

Learn more about all the special events happening here in Apex by

visiting our website at www.apexnc.org/specialevents or you can

fnd a more complete list of events in our all ages Program Guide.

Peak City Fitness Festival

Sat, Sep 8, 2024 • 8am-5pm

Patriot Day Ceremony

Wed, Sep 11, 2024 • 9:30am-10:30am

Festa Italiana

Sat, Sep 21, 2024 • 11am-7pm

Fall Car Show

Sat, Oct 5, 2024 • 8am-3pm

Fall Pride Picnic

Sat, Oct 5, 2024 • 3pm-7pm

Oktoberfest

Sat, Oct 12, 2024 • 12pm-7pm

Veterans Day Ceremony

Mon, Nov 11, 2024 • 9:30am -10:30am

Rotary Christmas Parade

Sat, Dec 7, 2024 • 4pm -7pm

Apex Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

SPECIAL EVENTS

HALLOWEEN ZUMBA PARTY

WITH SASSY J

Take the "work" out of workout! Tis Halloween party will

be a mixture of low-intensity and high-intensity moves

for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance ftness party.

Dances will accommodate all levels. Be sure to dress festive!

No experience necessary. Location: Apex Senior Center

Instructor: Jackie Gaines Fee: $5 per person

15958 Mon Oct 28 6:45pm-8:15pm

LINE DANCING HOLIDAY PARTY

WITH TERESA

Join us for a boot scootin', foot stompin' good time! Grab

your (55+) friends and enjoy an afernoon of line dancing

to your favorite songs from yesterday and today. Dances

will accommodate all skill levels. Light refreshments will

be served. Bonus points if you dress festive! Location: Apex

Senior Center Instructor: Teresa VonCannon

Fee: $7 per person

15639 Fri Dec 13 1pm-3pm

HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

Join us for a special holiday celebration! Enjoy a delicious

catered meal served by your favorite staf members. Holiday

music will be provided by our very own Peak City Singers as

well as a guest appearance from the Tales Academy Choir!

Help support the Western Wake Crisis Ministry by bringing

any nonperishable food items or toiletry products.

Location: Apex Senior Center Fee: $18 per person

15996 Tu Dec 12 12pm-1:15pm

SENIOR TRIPS

Note on Senior Trips

Departure Site: All trips will depart from the Apex Senior Center: 63 Hunter St. Apex, NC 27502

Departure time: Te beginning time for each trip is bus departure time.

Communication: Please provide an email address on your registration form so that staf can communicate any additional trip details. Please

make sure you add meghan.rushing@apexnc.org to your safe sender list. All trip communications will come directly from this

email.

Allergies and Special Accommodations: Please notify staf when registering if you have any physical and/or dietary limitations

or needs (e.g. Lactose intolerant, use a walker, gluten-free, vegetarian, etc.).

Transportation: All trips will take place on a chartered motor coach or Town-owned passenger bus. Rest stops are made on longer

trips. We are unable to accommodate special requests or reserve seats on vehicles.

Cancellation/ Refund Policy: 1. If a refund is requested in writing prior to the registration deadline, a full refund minus a $5.00

processing fee will be issued. 2. If a participant requests a refund in writing afer the registration deadline and 48 hours prior to

trip departure, a 75% refund will be issued if the participant can be replaced from the waiting list. If there is not a waiting list

for the program then no refund will be issued. 3. If 48 hours prior to the trip departure, a written excuse from a licensed medical

doctor is provided indicating that the participant should not participate due to medical concerns or physical limitations, a partial

refund will be issued afer deducting expenses incurred by the Town of Apex-Apex Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources

Department such as prepaid admission fees, tickets, deposits, and a $5.00 processing fee. 4. For situations where non-refundable

deposits and admission fees must be paid in advance by the Town, no refunds will be given to participants who cancel.

MURDER MYSTERY ~ MURDER AT

THE DEADWOOD SALOON

Join us for a night of murder and mayhem in the wild west!

It's the First Annual Deadwood Poker Tournament! With

a smattering of bandits, bankers, saloon girls, sherifs,

gamblers, east coast debutantes, and of course a few of the

locals, this is guaranteed to make for a very interesting

evening indeed. You will be given a part in the murder

mystery, come in character, and try to solve the mystery.

Everyone's a suspect when murder is on the menu! You will

be given a script for your part in the mystery 2 weeks in

advance. Enjoy a delicious dinner while you help solve the

mystery. Registration Deadline: Sep 1

Location: Apex Senior Center Fee: $15 per person

16116 Fri Oct 18 6pm-8pm

THE FALL BALL

Join us for a wonderful night co-sponsored by Te Toppers

Club. Enjoy a night of socializing, great food, and ballroom

dancing with a LIVE band! Tis will be a fun, yet formal

dance. It is highly recommended that men wear a tuxedo or

dark suit. Women should wear a long formal dress, cocktail

dress, or nice dress pants. Location: Apex Senior Center

Fee: $30(R) / $40(NR)

16118 Sat Nov 2 6:30pm-10:30pm

DECK THE HALLS

Te holidays are upon us! Come help get the Apex Senior

Center decorated for the holiday season. Please registered if

you would like to help. Closer to the event we will have you

select a shif to come in to help set-up, decorate, or clean-up.

Location: Apex Senior Center Fee: Free

16107 Tu Nov 21 9am-3pm

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A PIRATES LIFE: QUEEN ANN'S

REVENGE

Seize the opportunity to be among the frst groups to see

pieces of the ship and objects touched by pirates that have

been hidden under the ocean for almost 300 years! At the

Queen Anne's Revenge Conservation Lab in Greenville, NC

we will experience all that is involved in preserving these

priceless artifacts recovered from the shipwreck identifed as

the pirate Blackbeard's fagship, Queen Anne's Revenge. Afer

lunch at Te Seahorse Restaurant we will travel to Simply

Natural Creamery to enjoy ice cream made from the milk of

their on-site, grass fed cows. Walking Level: Moderate.

Registration Deadline: Aug 15

Fee: $75(R) / $85(NR)

16165 Tu Sep 19 8am-5:30pm

Look out for pop-up adventures and short day trips on our new

passenger buses. Join our Facebook group or sign up for our

weekly newsletter at www.apexnc.org/notifyme to learn more.

More Pop-Up Trips Coming!

NC STATE FAIR

A day at the NC Fair is always Te Best Day Ever! Especially

on Senior Day! Seniors 65+ are free and seniors under 65

will have to pay $13 at the gate. Seniors 65+ will get to kick-

of the day with the Senior Fun Fest, while supplies last,

Bojangles Biscuits and cofee will be served on the Dorton

Patio. Afer that, everyone will get to take in all the amazing

things the NC Fair has to ofer including music, rides, shows,

livestock, delicious food, and more! Walking Level: Moderate

to intense, uneven surfaces.

Registration Deadline: Sep 24

Fee: $5(R) / $10(NR)

16166 Tue Oct 22 8am-2:30pm

TEMPLE THEATRE: RING OF FIRE

Te songbook of Johnny Cash comes to life in this musical

about love and faith, struggle and success, and the healing

power of home and family. More than two dozen classic

hits—“I Walk Te Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison

Blues,” and the title tune — performed by a multi-talented

cast, paints a musical portrait of Te Man in Black that

promises to be a crowd-pleasing salute to a unique musical

legend! Enjoy lunch at La Dolce Vita Pizzeria and some free-

time in downtown Sanford before the show. Te cost of this

trip includes deluxe motor coach transportation, ticket, and

inclusive lunch. Suggested gratuity for the driver is $2 - $3

per person. Walking Level: Moderate.

Registration Deadline: Sep 26

Fee: $65(R) / $75(NR)

16170 Tu Oct 24 10:30am-6:30pm

SENIOR TRIPS

UNBE-LEAF-ABLE TRIP

Kick of the fall season with friends as we travel to the

historic Grandfather Mountain State Park in the heart of the

Blue Ridge Parkway. Tis trip ofers colorful views during

peak leaf season, an animal habitat self-guided tour, lunch,

and a shuttle to the Linville Peak to experience the famous

Mile High Swinging Bridge. On the way home we will enjoy

the colors as travel along the Blue Ridge Parkway to Alta Pass

Orchards, nestled along the side of the mountains, ofering

us another breathtaking view and a chance to grab some

wonderful apples. Walking Level: Moderate, some stairs.

Registration Deadline: Sep 12

Fee: $106(R) / $116(NR)

16167 Tu Oct 10 7:15am-9:30pm

DUPLIN WINERY: DOWN HOME

COUNTRY CHRISTMAS

Start the evening sampling all of Duplin Winery's Christmas

wines among the nine wines and one Sweetzer while nibbling

Duplin Gourmet crackers and our famous cheese dip. Let the

heart-warming songs of our annual Down Home Country

Christmas show in Rose Hill lif you up this holiday season.

Touted as one of the best Christmas shows on the East Coast,

this is a must-see, family-friendly extravaganza full of the

music and favors of Christmas. Sing along to your favorite

Christmas songs, hear charming stories and share lots of

laughs as you tuck into a dinner ft for a festive table. Chef

Bert’s menu highlights seasonal favors, Duplin’s fnest wines

and Duplin Gourmet sauces. Pastry Master Chef Tabatha will

dazzle you with a heavenly dessert. Trip cost includes Wine

Tasting, Inclusive Dinner with Show, and Transportation.

Recommended tip for driver is $3-4 per person. Walking

Level: Low.

Registration Deadline: Oct 9

Fee: $135(R) / $145(NR)

16171 Sat Nov 16 2:30pm-10:30pm

BARN DINNER THEATER:

CAROL-IN-A-CHRISTMAS &

SOUTHERN SUPREME

Join us for a trip to America's Longest Running Dinner

Teater. We will be attending a Tuesday 1pm Matinee of

Carol-in-a-Christmas with lunch service! A Barn Dinner

Teatre Original! Join us for a Dinnertaining afernoon of

Christmas Delight! Within a Carol-in-a Christmas you will

rediscover the true heart of Christmas coupled with some of

your favorite Christmas carols! Tis heart-warming, family-

friendly comedy will be a fun flled way to start your holiday

season! Trip cost includes transportation, ticket, bufet, water,

tea, and sof drinks. Drinks and other food items not listed

will need to be purchased individually at the venue. Walking

Level: Low to moderate. Registration Deadline: Oct 31

Fee: $104(R) / $114(NR)

16172 Wed Dec 4 9am-6:30pm

Apex Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

ARTS PROGRAMS

POTTERY WHEEL

Sessions include demonstrations and practice time under

the guidance of the instructor. Students are encouraged to

practice between class sessions. Location: Apex Senior Center

Instructor: Rachel Stewart

Beginner Wheel

Tis course introduces students to the basics of throwing

pottery and provides them with an understanding of ceramic

terms and processes. During this class we will cover clay

preparation for the wheel, centering, opening and pulling as

well as fnishing techniques like glazing. By the end of the 7

week session students will be able to make basic bowls and

mugs. Tis is a beginner class, no prerequisite.

Fee: $66(R) / $76(NR) (7 classes)

16134 Tu Aug 29 - Oct 10 2pm-3:30pm

16135 Tu Oct 17 - Dec 19* 2pm-3:30pm

*No class on Oct 31, Nov 28 or Dec 5

Intermediate Wheel

Tis course is designed for those who have taken beginner

wheel and want further refnement in basic throwing skills

in order to progress to more challenging levels. We will

review clay preparation for the wheel, centering, opening

and pulling. We will add techniques for shaping and making

multiples. Prerequisite: Beginner Wheel class.

Fee: $71(R) / $81(NR) (7 classes)

16139 Wed Oct 23 - Dec 11* 10:30am-12pm

*No class on Nov 27

ADVANCED WHEEL

Prerequisite: Tese classes are only available to students that

have taken Intermediate Wheel at the Apex Senior Center.

Location: Apex Senior Center Instructor: Rachel Stewart

Independent Study

Tis Advanced course is for those who strive to continue their

growth and experimentation on the potter's wheel and is for

those who have taken up to intermediate wheel. Students

should come in knowing the basics and are comfortable with

the process of throwing and wedging their own clay. During

class students will work independently but will be guided

individually by the instructor to help improve and work on

their own personal ceramic goals.

Fee: $77(R) / $87(NR) (7 classes)

16132 Mon Sep 9 -Oct 21 10:30am-12pm

Wheel Trown Ornaments

Learn how to create a variety of miniature ornaments by

throwing hallow forms of the same hump of clay. We will

cover the best methods for cutting of and trimming our tiny

pieces by using a chuck. Finally, students will glaze and take

home their fnished pieces to keep or gif to others. Tis class

is recommended for those who are comfortable and have had

independent success with throwing on the potter's wheel.

Fee: $47(R) / $57(NR) (5 classes)

16131 Mon Oct 28 - Dec 2* 10:30am-12pm

*No class on Nov 11

HANDBUILDING

Location: Apex Senior Center Instructor: Alissa Shahin

Beginner Handbuilding

Handbuilding courses include methods of forming clay

without the use of a potter's wheel. We will learn techniques

including pinching, coils and slab building. We will also

cover glazing fnishing basics. For this session we will create a

unifed series of ceramic vessels with diferent handbuilding

methods. Classes provide demonstrations and individual

work time with instructor guidance. Students are encouraged

to practice between class sessions during studio hours.

Fee: $72(R) / $82(NR) (6 classes)

16133 Tu Sep 5 - Oct 17* 8:15am-10:15am

*No class on Oct 10

Intermediate Handbuilding

Students will review beginner techniques while adding on

new ways to shape and manipulate these techniques. We

will work to create new fnal products including boxes with

lids and cover new construction techniques, including hard

slab. Students will learn to add fair and professionalism to

their pieces by adding fnishing touches such as feet, handles

and lids. Tis class will help individuals develop and express

their own unique style through clay. Prerequisite: Beginning

Handbuilding class.

Fee: $72(R) / $82(NR) (6 classes)

16138 Tu Oct 3 - Nov 14* 10:30am-12:30pm

*No class on Nov 7

Pottery Open Studio hours are held for students 18+

currently enrolled in our pottery classes. Participants

can use this time to work on their pieces and get extra

assistance in between classes. Studio hours will be

posted in the pottery studio and emailed out afer

registration. Please make sure your email is up-to-date

in your account.

Pottery Open Studio

ENHANCING GLAZE KNOWLEDGE

Enhancing glaze knowledge through experimentation:

During this 4 session class students will learn what to

consider when making test tiles, how to form, glaze, and

document your tiles. Te fnal class will be for sharing your

observations with your peers and documenting everyone's

glaze combinations and application into a resource for you

and your fellow student. Location: Apex Senior Center

Instructor: Alissa Shahin

Fee: $54(R) / $64(NR) (4 classes)

16141 Tu Nov 21 - Dec 19* 10:30am-12:30pm

*No class on Nov 28

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ARTS PROGRAMS

Mini Jack-O'-Lanterns

During this class students will learn the basics of

ceramics by making mini pumpkins through the pinch

pot method. Students will then sculpt, carve and texture

their pinch pots to create mini jack-o-lanterns. Students

will then use glaze to fnalize their pieces so they will be

ready to display just in time for spooky season. All levels

of students are welcome! Instructor: Rachel Stewart

Fee: $48(R) / $58(NR) (4 classes)

16136 Tue Sep 3 - Sep 24 2pm-3:30pm

Coiled Luminaries

Students will create a clay luminary through the coil

method. Students will be guided through designing

a form in clay and laying out a pattern, and the best

techniques for piercing and removing the clay from the

form to reveal the light of your candle. Tis class will

cover form creation and glazing. Students are encouraged

to come into open studio to work on their piece and

get extra assistance between classes. All levels of ceramic

students are welcome. Instructor: Rachel Stewart

Fee: $82(R) / $92(NR) (7 classes)

16140 Wed Sep 4 - Oct 16 10:30am-12pm

Stacking Boxes

Students will create a stack of 3 small boxes where each

box becomes the lid for the box below. We will learn

about creating variety while shaping your box set, adding

texture, keys, and fanges. We will fnish our pieces by

focusing on best practices for glazing textured boxes.

Instructor: Alissa Shahin

Fee: $49(R) / $59(NR) (4 classes)

16137 Tu Sep 5 - Sep 26 10:30am-12:30pm

Gingerbread Houses

In this class students will use a pattern to make a classic

gingerbread house. Tey will learn the hard slab method

of hand building to create their house structure. Students

will be encouraged to add sculptural elements, slip

decoration and gingerbread people to make their house

one of a kind. Students will then fnalize their house by

adding color with glaze. All levels of ceramic students are

welcome. Instructor: Rachel Stewart

Fee: $82(R) / $92(NR) (7 classes)

16143 Tue Oct 8 - Nov 26 2pm-3:30pm

*No class on Nov 5

POTTERY DESIGN CLASSES

Location: Apex Senior Center

Wear clothes that can get dirty even though there are aprons! (Optional) Bring a shoebox or plastic container for

work storage and/or taking work home, a sketchbook or notebook.

Note on Pottery Classes

Leaf Impression Bowls

Te weather is changing and the season of leaves has

arrived. Collect your favorite leaf or leaves to keep forever

as a ceramic bowl. Note any leaves you bring will not stay

in the same condition, and leaves can also be provided.

We will emboss your leaf into clay and use the drape mold

technique to encourage a bowl shape. When your bowl

has been fred and is ready to glaze you will be invited to

open studio hours to fnish your bowl with color. When

fnished your bowl will be food and dishwasher safe.

Instructor: Alissa Shahin

Fee: $28(R) / $38(NR) (2 classes)

16145 Tu Oct 10 & Oct 24 8:15am-10:15am

Winter Trees

Join us this winter season in creating a tree to add to

your mantle or decor for years to come. In this class

we will discuss options for making and designing trees

based on beginner handbuilding techniques. We will

cover building your form adding texture and glazing.

Beginners welcome. Instructor: Alissa Shahin

Fee: $38(R) / $48(NR) (3 classes)

16146 Tu Nov 7 - Nov 21 8:15am-10:15am

Pinch Pot Snowmen

During this class students will learn the basics of

ceramics by making snowmen through the pinch pot

method. Students will create the body of the snowmen

by creating hollow forms. Once assembled students will

make their snowmen come to life by adding various

additive or subtractive textures. Students will then add

color using glaze to fnalize. All levels of ceramic students

are welcome. Instructor: Rachel Stewart

Fee: $38(R) / $48(NR) (3 classes)

16142 Tue Dec 3 - Dec 17 2pm-3:30pm

Cookie Cutter Ornaments

Students will explore clay by creating textured ornaments.

Students will roll out fat clay slabs and cut out various

shapes of their choosing using cookie cutters. students

will then texturize on to their cut-out shapes by using

additive and subtractive texture techniques. Students will

fnalize their ornaments by glazing and stringing them

up with a ribbon of their choice. All levels of ceramic

students are welcome. Instructor: Rachel Stewart

Fee: $34(R) / $44(NR) (2 classes)

16144 Mon Dec 9 & Dec 16 10:30am-12pm

Apex Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

ARTS PROGRAMS

CREATIVE FLORAL DESIGN

Explore your creative side as you learn the ins and outs of

foral design. Enjoy the fresh scents as you create your own

masterpiece while increasing your range of motion with your

hands, arms and fngers. Awaken all your senses as you learn

about color, balance and fower care. Take home a wonderful

personalized creation. Location: Apex Senior Center

Instructor: Annette Hassinger

Fee: $17(R) * / $27(NR) * (1 class)

*Supply Fee: $35 due to the instructor the day of the class

16071 Tue Oct 22 1pm-3pm

16072 Tue Dec 10 1pm-3pm

UNIQUELY HANDMADE CARDS

Each class ofers an wide variety of design techniques to

create one-of-a-kind beautiful cards to take home. Each class

has it's own theme and design. No experience necessary.

Students will create and take home two handmade cards.

Registration ends a week prior to class. Supply list: double-

sided adhesive tape runner (with refll), adhesive-backed foam

dots/squares, mini glue dots/zots, small scissors and small

(3 mm) or graduated-sized(clear, black, and multicolored)

adhesive-backed rhinestones.

Location: Apex Senior Center Instructor: Chaille O’Neal

Any Occasion: "Colors of Autumn": 2 any-occasion cards

Fee: $13(R) / $23(NR) (1 class)

16066 Tue Sep 3 1pm-3pm

Any Occasion: "Celebrating the Holidays" Stamp-a-stack

(4 cards)

Fee: $20(R) / $30(NR) (1 class)

16067 Tue Oct 8 1pm-4pm

Any Occasion: Warmest Regards - 2 Multi-fold Cards

Fee: $13(R) / $23(NR) (1 class)

16068 Tue Oct 29 1pm-3pm

Any Occasion: Winter Wonderlands

Fee: $13(R) / $23(NR) (1 class)

16069 Tue Dec 3 1pm-3pm

ART WITH WADE

All of Wade’s classes require you to purchase supplies ahead

of time. Supply lists are available at the ASC front desk.

Location: Apex Senior Center Instructor: Wade Carmichael

Watercolor Workshop

Whether just getting started using watercolors or seeking to

further develop your watercolor skills, exploring diferent

techniques, tools, and efects.

Fee: $18(R) / $28(NR) (6 classes)

16059 Tue Sep 3 - Oct 8 9:30am-11:30am

Acrylic Abstracts

Exploring more ways of creating abstract paintings with

acrylics. Explore diferent techniques and styles of abstract

painting. Start a new image or bring something you have

been working on.

Fee: $18(R) / $28(NR) (6 classes)

16062 Wed Sep 4 - Oct 9 3:30pm-5:30pm

Pastels and Other Dry Media

Tis will explore diferent ways of working with Pastels and

other Dry Media (charcoal, crayon, pencils, etc.)

Fee: $15(R) / $25(NR) (5 classes)

16056 Mon Sep 9 - Oct 7 2pm-4pm

Color Pencils and More

Tis class will focus on ways you can use Color Pencils in

your work. We will explore diferent types of colored pencils

and ways to combine them.

Fee: $15(R) / $25(NR) (5 classes) *No class on Nov 11

16057 Mon Oct 21 - Nov 25* 2pm-4pm

Pen Ink Watercolor

Let's get creative using pen, ink, watercolor, and maybe

something else to create diferent efects.

Fee: $18(R) / $28(NR) (6 classes)

16060 Tue Oct 22 - Nov 26 9:30am-11:30am

Acrylic Landscape/ Seascape Possibilities

Explore diferent approaches to painting landscapes and

seascapes using acrylics. We will look at composition,

lighting, and techniques in creating your own landscapes or

seascapes.

Fee: $18(R) / $28(NR) (6 classes)

16063 Wed Oct 23 - Nov 27 3:30pm-5:30pm

Holiday Cards - Any Media

Let's create some holiday cards using any art media that

comes to mind (paint, pastels, pencils, crayons).

Fee: $10(R) / $20(NR) (3 classes)

16058 Mon Dec 2 - Dec 16 2pm-4pm

Color Teory/ Color Mixing

Learn about color from scientifc and technical consideration,

to how the color wheel can help "decide" what color to use in

your creations. We will explore how to mix colors, and how

little can make a big diference.

Fee: $10(R) / $20(NR) (3 classes)

16061 Tue Dec 3 - Dec 17 9:30am-11:30am

16064 Wed Dec 4 - Dec 18 3:30pm-5:30pm

Visit The Halle Cultural Arts Center for rotating

exhibitions of local and regional artists. Are you

interested in showing your work? Submit an artist

application in person, or online at www.TeHalle.org.

Upcoming Exhibitions:

•

P A T T E R N S : A Daily Painting Exhibit

Reception Fri, Sep 6 from 6pm-8pm

•

Christmas Tree & Wreath Auction

Reception on Fri, Dec 6 from 6pm-8pm

The Halle Art Exhibitions

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