Summer 2010 Senior  Programs
 Please register for all programs at the front desk.

Ready. Set. Mark Your Calendars!

Looks what's coming...

August 18-20th - Celebration Tour 2010- Pigeon Forge TN

October 20-22nd - Almost Heaven, The Best of Elkins, WV
3 day trip

EXCURSIONS LIKE NO OTHER -
   Take a minute and peruse through the myriad of excursions you can experience. Join our active, healthy "Senior`s On The Move" group and experience places and people that will last a life-time. Should you have questions . . . or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact our program director Mary Ked Drive by dialing (704) 282-4688 or via email at mdriver@monroenc.org.

 
Have Fun, Get In Shape . . . and Learn To Dance

Participants: MAFC members and non-members
Date: Thursdays @ 11am,
Cost: FREE but registration is required

Scuba Certifications

Enjoy The World`s #1 water sport - Scuba diving.MAFC offers year round NAUI scuba courses. Through Diver Style Scuba you can earn your certification, get recertified and/or experience great excursions. Of all the scuba certification programs available, NAUI is the premiere "education" program. Once NAUI scuba certified, you are ready to dive anywhere in the world. Training varies based the class you choose. Sessions is split between classroom and pool instruction. After successfully completing your training, you will be able to secure your Open Water Evaluation or sign up for a fantastic scuba adventure through Diver Style Scuba. Open Water Evaluations are for new divers and are scheduled separately and are an additional cost. Combine your Open Water Evaluation with one of the many exciting scuba excursions. To learn more about these trips, please leave us your contact information by phoning the Aquatics Center Front Desk (704) 282-4680 or contact Diver Style Scuba directly by phone = (704) 289-2089 or on the web at http://www.diverstyle.com/

Registration Deadline: usually 1 week prior to start of class (confirm w/ Diver Style Scuba to be sure)
CLASS: Scuba Diver - entry level
AGES: 12 years and older
COST: $175 for MAFC members
          $199 for MAFC non-members
MEETINGS: the following classes meet twice weekly for three weeks, excluding holidays
   Sept. 8-24    OR    Oct. 6-22    OR    Nov. 3-19    OR    Dec. 1-17


CLASS: Advanced Scuba Diver - this class allows you to night dive, experience extended depth dives and take
part in boat and navigation diving. Must be a certified Scuba Diver already.
COST: $130 for MAFC members
          $150 for non-MAFC members
MEETINGS: meets twice for approximately 1.5-2 hours each academic session. Also must complete 5 required dives
            Sept. 19 & Oct. 10    OR     Nov. 7 & 14

CLASS: Nitrox Diver - this is a class that teaches diving using gases other than air. Great for active and older
divers. Must be scuba certified.
COST: $90 for MAFC members
          $110 for non-MAFC members
MEETINGS: has 1 academic session lasting approximately 3-3.5 hours. No other dives required
          Dec. 5

Lifeguard Training Certifications - Starts March 20th
Are you 15 or older and looking for a great summer job or challenging career? Lifeguarding will help you develop skills and experiences that will be valued by colleges and future employers. Participants will learn the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Upon successful completion of the course, each new lifeguard will receive certifications in Lifeguard Training and Community First Aid vaild for (3) years and CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) valid for (1) year. For questions or additional information please contact Cindy Lisk, Pool Director. (704) 282-4689 or via email at clisk@monroenc.org.

Registration Deadline: By Monday, Mar. 16th (no more than 15 students)
Class Days and Times: Fri's /Sat.'s/Sun.'s from 3/20/09 - 4/5/09
Ages: 15 years and older
Times: Friday = 6p-9p   Saturday =  10a-3p   Sunday =  1p-5p
COST:    $75.00 for members OR $125.00 for non-members

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