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Dance

Shag Basics, the Dance of the Carolina’s – 4 weeks

Instructors: Rick and Suzanne Burchfiel

Learn the basics of this popular two-person, male-led dance, commonly associated with the beach towns of the Carolina’s under the direction of Rick and Suzanne Burchfiel. This includes the Basic Step, Male Turn, Female Turn, Closed Start, Breakaway Turns and the Prep Step, steps that allow room for improvisation and imagination.

The Burchfiels have taught the Dance of the Carolina’s to juniors and seniors of all ages for more than 16 years at colleges and activity centers throughout North Carolina. They are supporters of The Competitive Shag Association, The Shag Preservation Association and are committed to preserving this wonderful partner dance known as shag.

COURSE ID	START/END DATE	DAY	TIME	LOCATION	FEE
47499	Sep 11-Oct 2	M	6:30-7:45PM	ORR Lobby	$40.00
47501	Oct 9-30	M	6:30-7:45PM	ORR Lobby	$40.00

Beyond Basic, the Dance of the Carolina’s – 4 weeks

Instructors: Rick and Suzanne Burchfiel

For those who want to go to the next step, Beyond Basics of this popular dance will include Male Leads, Together Steps, Female Variations, the Belly Roll and the Pivot.

COURSE ID	START/END DATE	DAY	TIME	LOCATION	FEE
47502	Oct 9-30	M	8-9:15PM	ORR Lobby	$40

Golf

Beginner’s GOLF (Swing Fundamentals/Rules) -8 weeks

Location: Emerald Golf Course Driving Range/Practice Areas
(Registration includes practice balls for each session)
Instructor: Phillip Buzzelli, Professional Golfer
Phil Buzzelli, Instructor/Professional Golfer

Under the instruction and guidance of professional golfer, Phil Buzzelli, students will be introduced to USGA Rules, the game history and evolution of the modern swing, equipment and clothing used today.

Over the eight-week course, the goals each week will focus on: starting to build/develop a golf swing; swing and body turn coordination to make solid contact repetitive. Learning to hit fairway woods and the Driver; putting it all together (pre-shot routine, strategy, club and shot determination; middle irons and hybrids swing mechanics; different swing systems/techniques/grips to fit, and finding that swing/grip for you.

The eighth week concludes with an explanation/demonstration by Phil—followed by the student’s execution of full shots.

COURSE ID	START/END DATE	DAY	TIME	LOCATION	FEE
47497	Jul 8-Aug 26 Jul 15 Aug 26	Sa	9-11AM 12-2PM 1-3PM	Emerald Golf Course	$125
47640	Sep 9-Oct 28	Sa	9-11AM	Emerald Golf Course	$125

Intermediate Golf Swing -8 weeks

Location: Emerald Golf Course Driving Range/Practice Areas
(Registration includes practice balls for each session)
Instructor: Phillip Buzzelli, Professional Golfer

This class, taught by professional golfer, Phil Buzzelli, is for the golfer who wants to improve his/her golf scores which means learning more of how to play the game using swing variations that will help one negotiate trouble shots better. In addition, putting and sand trap techniques used by the top pros and instruction on how to increase clubhead speed to increase distance will be covered.

** Phil Buzzelli, a PGA Life Member, is the West Carteret High School Golf Coach and the teaching professional at the River Bend Golf Course. Phil has been the Head Professional at five country clubs and taught golf at Oak Island Sports Center, Southport, NC; Valley Golf Center, Wilmington, NC. and the Jim Diamond Golf School, Lions Paw GC in Shallotte, NC. He also taught golf classes (1999-2009) for the College Adult Enrichment Program. Phil played golf for East Carolina (1967-1969) before joining the Marines in 1970.

COURSE ID	START/END DATE	DAY	TIME	LOCATION	FEE
47498	Jul 8-Aug 26 Jul 15 Aug 26	Sa	12-2PM 3-5PM 4-6PM	Emerald Golf Course	$125
47641	Sep 9-Oct 28	Sa	12-2PM	Emerald Golf Course	$125

Hiking

Hiking in Eastern NC, 4 weeks

(fee includes membership in New Bern Outdoor Adventure Club and student accident insurance for the hike)
Instructors: John Burt and Dave Whitlow

If you are not a hiking pro, this class is where to start. In this basic beginner’s hiking class, taught by members of the New Bern Outdoor Adventure Club, you will learn how to hike safely and enjoy a fun day outdoors. Topics covered include the seven principles of Leave No Trace (a set of outdoor ethics promoting conservation in the outdoors), the 10 Essentials (whether you go on day hikes or venture into the back country), safety, equipment needed and where to hike in Eastern North Carolina. The last day of the course will be hiking to a location determined by the number of class participants and their skill level.

Both experienced hikers and long term members of the NB Outdoor Adventure Club, Dave is a Trail Maintainer on the NC Mountain to Sea Trail, FMST Task Force Leader for the Croatan Section of the NCMST; has completed several sections of the Appalachian Trail, is an Eagle Scout and currently serves on the Croatan Trails District Committee. John served as Trip Leader for several events, Trail name is “DIY” as he makes much of his own equipment and has completed several sections of both the Appalachian Trail and the NC Mountain to Sea Trail and hiked the Foothills, Uwharie and Nuesiok Trails.

COURSE ID	START/END DATE	DAY	TIME	LOCATION	FEE
47772	Oct 18-Nov 4	W	6:30-8:30PM	Brock 100	$36

Journaling

Therapeutic Journaling

(maximum 8 students)
Instructor: M.J. Kirk, trained cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist

Using prompts and journal exercises, journaling can bring about awareness and introspection and help organize thoughts that “nag” at you or a problem that you would like to solve but don’t know where to start. This type of reflective writing is good for emotional, spiritual, physical or mental questions you may have.

Instructor M.J. Kirk will write questions in each person’s journal, tailor made for that individual, privately. If the class chooses, general discussion regarding a thought or problem will be discussed within the confines of shared confidence, not to be talked about outside the classroom. NOTE: This class is not for people actively involved in psychoanalysis or psychotherapy.

Prior to acquiring a Masters in Landscape Architecture from North Carolina State University’s School of Design, Landscape, M.J. Kirk was trained as a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, (MSW, CSW) specializing in family and marital therapy, domestic violence, alcohol/drug abuse which she practiced for 16 years.