Self-Defense. Classes meet every Sunday at the Reston YMCA, from 4-5:30 p.m. Other classes meet 1-2 hours twice a week: Wednesday, from 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The program is recognized by the Police Martial Arts Association and the American Jujitsu Association. For information on classes, call 703-435-3824, or the YMCA program manager, Todd Morris, at 703-742-8800.
Art Classes. Artist Lassie Corbett is offering classes for children and adults at Herndon Old Town Gallery-A Place to Paint, 720 Lynn St., Herndon. Beginning and Advanced Watercolor classes are offered, day and evening. Oriental brush painting on Thursday afternoons in a combined class for beginners and advanced students. Special weekend workshops in mixed media and collage. Call 703-435-1888. Visit www.lassiecorbettart.com.
Pilates and Yoga. Balanced Bodies has announced the new winter schedule featuring weekly programs beginning in January and running through March 27 with classes for beginners, advanced beginners and intermediates. Added to the pilates roster are classes aimed at cardio and strength with BOSU (Both Sides Up Apparatus).
In addition to a variety of classes for adults (16 years and over), Balanced Bodies offers classes for children up to age 15 on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. The program offers a workout and education on the healthy aspects of staying in shape plus the truths and myths of exercise and nutrition. The focus of all programs at Balanced Bodies is on building cardiovascular endurance and abdominal strength using fundamental exercises.
Call 703-408-8136 or visit www.bbodies.com.
Wee Play. A weekly activity class for ages 2-3 and their parents. Sing songs, make crafts, play with balls, hoops, and paddles, shake the parachute and enjoy a snack. Classes are held at the Classical Ballet Academy in Herndon on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. Sessions are 10 weeks and cost $90. Call Kathy Brennan to register at 703-403-8699.
Learn how to curb your dog's bad manners by participating in RCC's Dog Obedience Training class. The class will be held on seven Thursdays, from March 25-May 6 from 7-8 p.m. at RCC Hunters Woods. In the class, dog owners will learn methods of leash control while their pets learn simple commands such as "heel," "sit," "stay" and "come." Behavioral problems will also be addressed. The class is for dogs older than 6 months with little or no previous training. Owners should be at least 16 years of age. The cost of the class is $65 for people who live or work in Reston and $90 for all others. Register either in person or by faxing an RCC Registration form to 703-476-8617.
The Dance Experience will hold its 5th annual Spring Break Dance Camp for ages 5-18. Camp will start April 5 and end on April 9 with a performance. For more information, email Sabrina at DanceExperience@aol.com or visit
www.DanceExperienceDancers.com/home.html.
The Fairfax County offices of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (CBRB) are offering free weekly career seminars for those interested in learning more about a career in real estate. Information about the residential real estate profession and the opportunities available are among the topics to be discussed. The seminar is appropriate for those interested in starting a new career as well as for the experienced sales associates looking to work with the Company of Choice in the Mid-Atlantic region. For more information and to register for this informative seminar, call Mary Lou Griggs, branch vice president at 703-476-8440 or email at Mgriggs@coldwellbankermove.com or call Barbara Aaron, branch vice president703-471-7220 or email her at Baaron@coldwellbankermove.com
"Basic Automotive Knowledge," is an in-depth look at car care. Six sessions cover basic functions of automotive systems and automotive diagnostics. "Basic Automotive Knowledge" is intended for high school students only, and will be held on Saturday, March 20 and April 24 , from 9 a.m.-12 noon at the Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods. The class fee is $25 for people who live in Reston and $75 for all others. Register either in person or by faxing a completed RCC Registration form to 703-476-8617.
"Home Alone," practical advice for latchkey kids, will be held on Thursday, April 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods. The class is intended for children age 11 to 14. Class fee is $12 for children who live in Reston and $21 for all others. There will be a break and participants are welcome to bring a snack. Each child is asked to bring a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the class. Register either in person or by faxing a completed RCC Registration form to 703-476-8617. For further information, directions, or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Reston Community Center at 703-476-4500 (V/TTY), or visit the website at http://www.restonweb.com/rcc. The Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods, is located in the lower level of the Hunters Woods Shopping Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston.
Free Healing and Meditation Nights: relax and rejuvenate by doing Meditation on Twin Hearts, a non-denominational and easy to follow meditation. Also experience Pranic Healing- a no touch, modern energy healing technique reduce stress, improve your health, relationships and discover inner peace. Every Thursday until the end of April at 7:30 p.m. at South Lakes High School (Room# O-3), 11400 South Lakes Drive, Reston. Contact: 703-437-7487 or info@dcpranichealing.com. For more information, go to
www.dcpranichealing.com.
Sing-Along. Sing, Shake & Dance. Fridays at 10 a.m. Come and join a children's music sing-along featuring old and "new" classics. Explore instruments, rhythms and dance. Ages 12-30 months. Presented by Leaping Lizard Parties & more. $8. To register, call 703-948-6195 or lizardparties@cox.net.
Swing Dances every Monday night from 7-9 p.m., with a DJ from 9-11 p.m. at the Dulles Hilton. Dance is free for swing students and $5 for others. For more details, check www.gottaswing.com.
Swing Dances every Friday night at the Dulles Hilton in the Solarium room with a live band, from 9 p.m.-midnight. Introductory swing dance class from 8:30-9 p.m. with Sue and Gary. $12 for the evening.
Intuitive Painting classes, the pure expression of self and the process of creating, will be offered on Tuesdays, March 9 - April 27 (8 weeks) from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Judith Forst's studio in Reston. $230, all materials are included. A Weekend Workshop will be held on Friday, April 30, from 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2, from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Judith Forst's studio in Reston. $185, all materials included. For more information please call Judith Forst at 703-860-0551 or email at jforst@comcast.net. Registration is required.
Candlelight Yoga Classes. Ongoing classes are held at tranquil Brown's Chapel in Reston. Students learn gentle stretches, calmning breathing practices, and deep relaxation. Perfect for beginners to learn simple ways to relieve stress and discomfort. Mondays 7-8:30 p.m. and Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. $60/monthly. For more information call 703-707-0447. Family yoga classes beginning in the Spring.
Pastel Drawing. Reston resident Carol Berman will help students to learn the medium and improve drawing skills on Thursday mornings, from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at her Reston studio. Cost is $15 per session. Call 703-437-9068.
Buddhist Meditation Classes. Participants will find "inner peace through gaining a practical understanding of the mind." Classes are conducted by Dr. Meggie Byrne, M.D. of Vajrayogini Buddhist Center and include guided meditations, Buddhist teaching, Q&A and refreshments on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Brown's Chapel, Brown's Chapel Road, Reston. A $10 donation is suggested. Call 202-294-8156 or visit www.meditation-dc.org.
Lamaze Childbirth Classes. Certified Lamaze instructor at the YMCA in Reston. A series of five classes are offered on Tuesday nights, from 7-9 p.m. Call 703-631-4629 for a schedule and to register.
Gentle Hatha Yoga. Classes for beginners and those who would prefer to remain at a Gentle level are offered Saturdays, 12-1:30 p.m., at Brown's Chapel. Cost is $50 for five classes; $12 for drop in. Weekday daytime and evening classes are available in private studio in Reston. Call 703-787-0268.
ESL Courses. Reston Community Center offers English as A Second Language (ESL) courses for adults with beginning to intermediate levels of proficiency in English. The courses will cover basic grammar, conversation, pronunciation and writing. Classes are targeted to people age 16 and older. Students are required to take a free Assessment Test before they can attend a class. The fee is $20 for people who live or work in Reston and $87 for all others. For information on assessment testing, class locations, dates and times, call the Reston Community Center at 703-476-4500 (TTY/V).
Hogar Hispano of Catholic Charities offers ESL classses at 24 sites throughout Northern Virginia. Cost is $40 per semester and includes a textbook. Call 703-534-9805, Ext. 222 or visit www.ccda.net, for a schedule.