Some Notable Events Around Town
Make Nauticus A holiday Shopping Destination!
Norfolk, VA — As the
holidays approach, visit Nauticus for all your “sea”sonal
gift needs! The Banana Pier Gift Shop, located on
the first floor, has hundreds of one of a kind gifts
guaranteed to be a hit, whether in a stocking or
under the tree. Plus, gift shop staff can put together
a custom gift basket from any items you choose.
Along with a huge selection of ornaments, some of
Banana Pier’s other unusual offerings include
adorable stuffed snowman ornaments, canvas Christmas
prints and “Cobraband” keychains and bracelets
made from parachute line.
Banana Pier Gift Shop is open during regular business
hours of Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. –
5 p.m. and Sunday Noon – 5 p.m. Or shop online
at http://www.nauticus.org/store/. For more information,
please call (757) 664-1023.
Primeplus Norfolk Senior Center
offers More than 50 Classes this Winter
Norfolk, Va. -- Primeplus
Norfolk Senior Center offers a variety of wellness,
arts and crafts, and education classes as well as
games and special events. Call 625-5857 or visit
www.primeplus.org for more information. $40 annual
membership fee. (Some classes require additional
fees and pre-registration.) All activities take
place at Primeplus Norfolk Senior Center at 7300
Newport Ave. within the Norfolk Fitness and Wellness
Center.
Old Dominion University Institute for Learning in
Retirement (ILR)
“This series has been so popular, the Institute
will be offering more classes after the first of
the year,” said Lynne Berg, executive director
of Primeplus Norfolk Senior Center.
“Norfolk Government 101 – A Newbie’s
Point of View” Thursday, Jan. 26, 1 –
3 p.m. Cost: $10. Norfolk City Councilman Tommy
Smigiel will discuss his first term in office.
“Redistricting” Monday, Jan. 30, 10 a.m.
– 12 noon. Cost: $10. Delegate Paula Miller
will explain how redistricting affects government.
“Painting Flowers – Oriental Style”
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 12 –
Feb. 2. ($40 members; $45 non- members)Capture the
spirit and coloration of flowers in the spontaneous
style of Oriental brush painting. A variety of flowers,
appropriate critters, and compositional considerations
will be explored. Flowers are great fun and this
style allows individuality through expressive brush
work. Course prerequisite: Previous brush painting
experience.
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