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A series of four free or low-cost Community Education classes will be offered in April on the Weirton campus of West Virginia Northern Community College.

"Art for people Who Can't Draw" has a $ 30 tuition(学费) and $ 5 materials fee and will be conducted from 6:00-8:00 p. m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, April 11, 13, 18, 20 and 25, in Room 209-B. This class is for people who want to explore art production but have no experience with drawing. Students will have the opportunity to make several pieces of art. The instructor, Margaret Pearson, says, "I believe that art is possible for everyone so come, have some fun and set your inner artist free. "

"Aerobics for Seniors" is a free class that will be held from 6:00- 7:30 p. m, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28, in Room 243. Senior aerobics is a class designed for older men and women. This is a class with an emphasis on stretching and simple movements to music. Participants should wear loose or stretchy clothing and athletic shoes and bring a bottle of water.

"Basic Gardening" has tuition of $ 25 and will be taught from 6:00-8:00 p. m. on Tuesdays, April 12, 19 and 26, in Room 115. Come to this course if you are a seasoned gardener looking for new information and want to share your gardening knowledge. Topics include spring preparation, vegetable and fruit gardening and getting rid of pests organically. There will be "a couple of fun, hands-on projects", the instructor Ann Bailey, a certified master gardener, said.

"Introduction to T'ai Chi" will be held from 9:00-10:00 a. m. on Fridays, April 15, 22 and 29, in Room 243. Cost is $15. Participants will explore the workout, defensive techniques and health benefits of T'ai Chi. This form of Chinese martial arts has developed throughout the years as a way of reducing anxiety and stress. Be free to move: wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothes.

For more information, call the campus at 304-723-2210.