Enrichment Programs

                     
BASIC DOG OBEDIENCE & GOOD MANNERS
Is your dog driving you crazy?  You love your dog, but all the chewing, jumping up, barking, not coming when called and little “accidents” are making life really difficult.  Jan Magnuson has the answer!   As the Animal Control Officer for the City of Des Moines Police Department, owner of SUNSTAR Animal Services and Champion American Bulldogs and Weimaraners, and All-Breed Dog Obedience Training, Jan has extensive knowledge in how to effectively turn your little “terror” into a well-behaved member of the family.  She is also an avid animal lover and will help you and your dog work together to develop a happy, healthy and productive relationship.  *Class is open to all mixed breed and purebred puppies and dogs, from 4 months of age through adulthood.   **Proof of vaccination is required at the start of the first class.

Ages: Dogs must be at least 4 months old

Cost:   Resident Discount $75/4 classes  
Non Resident Fee $81/4 classes

Day/Time:  Th / 7:15-9:15pm

Location:  Field House Gym – 1000 S. 220th St.

Instructor:  Jan Magnuson, of SUNSTAR Animal Services Dog Training and Champion American Bulldogs and Weimaraners

Enrollment: 8 min / 15 max

Dates: 1/7 - 1/28

2/4 - 2/25

3/4 - 3/25

BELLY DANCING
Belly Dancing is a fun, effective, low impact form of exercise.  Both the beginning and intermediate level classes will consist of Middle Eastern and American Tribal dance steps for troupe and soloist, body movements, the use of cymbals and the veil.  Instructor, Saroya Poirier has over thirty years of experience in the art of Middle Eastern and American style belly dance.  She is an international dancer, teacher and choreographer, and a member of the Babylonian Ensemble, producers of the Mediterranean Fantasy Festival. 

NOTE:  Wear comfortable clothing, leotard, harem pants, skirt or hip scarf.

Ages:  All
Location: Founder’s Lodge—22030 Cliff Avenue S.
Cost:  Resident Discount Fee $32/5 classes
Non Resident Fee $38/5 classes
Day/Time: M / 7:15-8:15pm—Beginning Class
Enrollment: 3 min / 20 max
Dates: 1/4 - 2/8
2/22 - 3/29
4/5 - 5/10
5/17 - 6/28

Cost: Monthly rates below OR  $10 drop-in
Day / Time: M & W  / 6-7pm
Location: Founders Lodge ---22030 Cliff Ave S.
Instructor: Julie Conklin
Enrollment: 5 min / 20 max
Month: January Resident Discount $67
January Non Resident Fee $74
February Resident Discount $67
February Non Resident Fee $74
March Resident Discount $90
March Non Resident Fee $82

Cost: See monthly rates below OR $10 drop-in
Day / Time: TU & TH / 11am-12pm
Location: Founders Lodge ---22030 Cliff Ave S.
Instructor: Julie Conklin
Enrollment: 5 min / 20 max
Month: January Resident Discount $67
January Non Resident Fee $74
February Resident Discount $67
February Non Resident Fee $74
March Resident Discount $75
March Non Resident Fee $82