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The Game of Go for Total Beginners (Ages 12 - Adult)

The Game of Go is an over 2000 year-old Chinese abstract strategy game.  It is played by placing simple, round, black and white pieces on a plain grid.  The basics of play can be taught in about five minutes with beginners enjoying playing other beginners almost immediately.  During play, the complexity and the details reveal themselves. Each session will include some instruction but there will be lots of time for play. Veteran players are invited to sign up in the hopes of finding/building a local Go community. 
 
Days:      Saturdays
Dates:     June 7, 2025 - August 30, 2025
Time:      12:30 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Fees:       $20 (M), $30 (NM), $40 (NR)
Location: Large Classroom

 
Abstract Games for Upper Elementary Students  (Grades 4th-6th)
 
No dice!  No randomness at all most of the time.  The games we will be playing will pit one mind against another.  Think Chess rather than Chutes and Ladders.  Each session will feature a new game to learn and play…and normally bring home!  Come ready to outwit. 
 
Days:      Wednesdays
Dates:     June 4, 2025 - August 6, 2025 (No Class July 23, 2025)
Time:      11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Fees:       $20 (M), $30 (NM), $40 (NR)
Location: Large Classroom

 
Instructor: John Loomis has a long history of teaching about games in Oakwood.  Throughout the 33 years he spent teaching mathematics at the Junior High, he also ran the Game Club. Questions: loomis.john@gmail.com

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The Game of Go for Total Beginners (Ages 12 - Adult) 
12y and up N/A Sa  06/07/2025 - 08/30/2025
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Oakwood Community Center - Large Classroom 		$30.00 Res, $40.00 Non-Res
16 seat(s) available
 
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Abstract Games for Upper Elementary Students (Grades 4-6) 
N/A 4 - 6 W  06/04/2025 - 08/06/2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Oakwood Community Center - Large Classroom 		$30.00 Res, $40.00 Non-Res
24 seat(s) available
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