For Immediate Release

City offers Sign Language Classes

SURPRISE, AZ (July 31, 2009) The City of Surprise is offering sign language classes through the Community and Recreation Services (CRS) Department, starting August 11. 

The Basic Sign Language class will be held every Tuesday, from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., August 11 - September 15, at the Surprise Senior Center, 15832 N. Hollyhock Street.

This class will teach the basics of sign language and approximately 250 words in just six weeks. Students will learn fingerspelling and basic signs related to family, feelings, food, time and more. Students will also learn to put together basic phrases to start communicating with the Deaf.

Registration is going on now! The fee is $30 for residents and $40 for non-residents.

To register for this class, visit www.surpriseaz.com/recreation or in person at the Community and Recreation Services Office, 15960 N. Bullard Avenue.  For questions or assistance with registering, please call the Community and Recreation Services office at 623.222.2000.

For more information on the Basic Sign Language class, please contact Nanette Bowles at 623.222.2266 (Voice) or 480.347.9260 (Video phone for the Deaf) or email her at nanette.bowles@surpriseaz.com. To learn more about similar programs offered by Community and Recreation Services, go to www.surpriseaz.com/adaptive.

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