GAYLORD — If you’re not a winter enthusiast, hibernating may be on your mind as February lingers, slips into March and finally into April.

To battle boredom and help the time pass more quickly, consider pursuing a new interest. How about learning the art of watercoloring? What about taking up another language? Expanding your computer knowledge? Studying a craft?

Look no further than the Alpine Village for a variety of adult enrichment classes.

Among some of the upcoming classes and workshops in the area:

University Center:

• Memoir Writing I - Thursdays, Feb. 21, 28; March 6, 13, 20, 1-2:30 p.m.; $40

• Computer Networking in the Home - Saturday, Feb. 23, 1-4 p.m.; $45

• How to Use eBay - Saturdays, Feb. 23 and March 1, 9 a.m.-noon; $45

• Meditation - Mondays, Feb. 25-March 24, 4-5:30 p.m.; $45

• Digital Photography - Saturdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $120

• Grant Writing Workshop - Thursday, March 6, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (continental breakfast), $90

• Beginning Calligraphy - Saturdays, March 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10 a.m.-noon, $55

• Yoga II - Mondays, April 14-May 19, 4-5:30 p.m., $55

• Microsoft Power Point - Tuesdays, April 22, 29; May 6, 13 and 20, 10 a.m.-noon, cost $40

• QuickBooks Fundamentals - Tuesdays, May 13, 20 and 27, 8:30 a.m.-noon, cost $70.

• Diving-Beginners Open Water Dive Course - May 16, 17 and 18; $350.

For more information or to register, call University Center at Gaylord at 705-3700 or visit www.ucgaylord.org.

Gaylord Area Council for the Arts

• The Art of Watercoloring - Wednesdays, Feb. 27, March 5 and 26, 6-8:30 p.m.; $45; bring paper and watercolors

• Jewelry Making - Saturday, March 8, 10 a.m. - noon; $25

• Figure and Portrait Sketching: Tuesdays, March 11,18, 25, 1-3:30 p.m.; $15; bring  drawing and/or painting supplies of student’s choice

• Poetry Workshop - Saturday, March 15, 10 a.m.-noon.; $10; bring pen and paper

Reservations are required for all classes and enrollments are limited. Call GACA at 732-3242 to register.

Other:

• Learn to skate or swim, enjoy a water exercise class or more through the Otsego County Sportsplex, 731-3546  or www.ocsports plex.com.

• The Otsego County Community Center provides a venue for a variety of exercises and recreation classes; call 732-6521 or visit www.otsegocountyparksrec.com.

• Nova Martial Arts Academy, Tae Kwon Do classes - Mondays and Fridays, 6:30-8 p.m., Mount Hope Church, 1672 M-32 East, Gaylord; ages 9 and up; first class free; 800-253-1190

• Student Workout Program; Jujitsu; Self-defense For Women; Personal Protection; Sports Cheer; Tumbling/Floor Gym; Dance, Nautilus Fitness Systems, 1140 Gornick Ave. (north of the Sportsplex); 732-5820

• Korean karate classes, 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, North Ohio Elementary School gymnasium; 731-1555

• Alpine Martial Arts, Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., 5420 C-42 Alba Road; 732-8750

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