Recreation   

This course is designed for students who have taken the Absolute Beginners Pickleball course or who have a rudimentary knowledge of the game. It will be taught by seasoned instructors who have taught before. Expect to build on the basic game to include advanced strategy in play. We will meet at Lithia Park pickleball courts every day for five consecutive days for 1½ hours. There will be an emphasis on safety and sportsmanship. This skills-building class will focus on different types of serves; lobs; third-shot drops or “drop shots” drives; partner communication; stacking; types of scoring; and identifying Bert, Ernie and Nasty Nelson! The last day will be a fun round-robin in which players will rotate play with all other players. There will be an instructor/Ashland Oregon Pickleball Club member at each court who will be ensuring no faults and providing feedback. A waiver must be signed prior to the first class. 

NOTE: Students are expected to have their own paddle and know the basic game, such as rules/usapickleball.org, court position, basic serve, return of serve, NVZ, calling “out” balls, safety and sportsmanship. Players will need court shoes, a hat or visor, snacks and a hydrating drink. Eye protection is recommended. 

A Pickleball Round-Robin FUNdamentals Collective is designed for round-robin-style pickleball. This fun and active class is for pickleball players who understand and play the game. Because it is a rotation, all levels are welcome. There will be three classes of three hours each at Lithia Park pickleball courts. The round-robin is a structured form of play, with rotation at the end of each game. Players will learn format, partnering, stacking (when and how to), hand signals, types of scoring, byes and types of pickleballs. Timing and numbering of rotations will be taught in addition to safety during play. Players will experience a minimum of six timed games, and we will break for rest periods frequently. You will be an active participant and connect with your rotating partners to strategize play. This course will be taught by experienced players from Ashland Oregon Pickleball Club who volunteer their time and expertise. 

NOTE If you have mobility issues this course may not be for you. A waiver must be signed on the first day of class. There is a $3 charge for pickleballs on the first day of class. You will need a hydrating drink, a paddle, court shoes and a hat or visor. Eye protection is recommended. 

This introductory course, taught by four instructors at the Rogue Valley Genealogical Society Library, is designed to give a solid foundation for pursuing genealogy. Anne Billeter will present how to conduct research online and in libraries with a library tour. Rich Miles will present separate classes on how to effectively use Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org to research family and ancestors. Both classes will use a computer lab. Barbara Northrop will present separate classes on organization with a help session and on the U.S. census in the computer lab. Kim Thurman will present how to effectively use newspapers to research family in the computer lab. There will be two assignments: filling out an ancestor chart for personal use and preregistering for a free FamilySearch.org account online. Help will be available. Instruction will be 1½ hours, followed by a one-hour help session or computer lab. Although it’s not mandatory, we encourage students to bring their personal laptops. 
 
NOTE: This course will be taught at the Rogue Valley Genealogical Society Library, 3405 S. Pacific Highway, Medford. Students need to preregister for a FamilySearch account prior to Class 4. There is no class session on Friday, April 18.