Interest Classes for General Public in March 2023

Interest Classes for General Public in March 2023

Class

Content

Date

Time

Venue

Fee

Quota

Age

Notes

Link for application

Class for making mini potted button flowers – African violets The main materials of mini potted button flowers are colourful buttons and handicraft wire. Students use different styles of buttons to creatively produce unique pieces. 01/03~22/03 Every Wednesday19:30-21:30 S. Domingos Activity Centre Enrolment fee: MOP50*; Material fee: See notes 15 persons 15-85 years old (1) Enrol
Floral arrangement class – Leisurely blossoms The instructor uses seasonal flowers, fruits and other plants to teach students how to arrange flowers in vases, bouquets, landscaping plants and potted flowers. 02/03~23/03 Every Thursday14:00-16:30 Patane Activity Centre Enrolment fee: MOP50*; Material fee: See notes 15 persons 15-85 years old (2) Enrol
Computer basic application class (A) Both interactive and practical approaches are adopted in the class for students to learn about different basic knowledge of computers in a relaxed environment. 02/03~23/03 Every Tuesday and Thursday14:30-16:30 Seac Pai Van Activity Centre Enrolment fee: MOP50* 10 persons 15-85 years old - Enrol
Computer basic application class (B) 03/03~24/03 Every Monday and Friday10:30-12:30 Edifício do Bairro da Ilha Verde Activity Centre Enrolment fee: MOP50* 10 persons 15-85 years old Enrol
Portuguese folk dance class – Class for adults The instructor teaches students about folk dances in different areas of Portugal. Students will have an understanding about the techniques and style of Portuguese folk dance from diverse angles, such as music, costumes, culture, etc. 04/03~22/04(except 08/04) Every Saturday14:00-16:00 Edifício do Bairro da Ilha Verde Activity Centre Enrolment fee: MOP50* 20 persons 15-65 years old (3) Enrol
“MegaDanz” hot dance This class incorporates different kinds of dance all over the world and encompasses different musical beats so that students can effectively strengthen their cardiopulmonary function so as to achieve a fat-burning effect. 06/03~24/04(except 10/04) Every Monday19:00-20:00 Fai Chi Kei Activity Centre Enrolment fee: MOP50* 15 persons 18-65 years old (4) Enrol
Oxigeno body stretching class This class incorporates Pilates, yoga and ballet to improve students’ body mobility and flexibility and correct wrong postures through a series of twisting and turning movements that are harmonious, flowing and intimately connected to breathing. 07/03~25/04 Every Tuesday19:00-20:00 Iao Hon Activity Centre Enrolment fee: MOP50* 20 persons 18-65 years old (5) Enrol
Erhu class – Elementary class (A) The instructor introduces the history and structure of erhu, the techniques in tone fixing, toning, and the correct playing posture etc. so that beginners can have a basic idea of erhu playing techniques. 12/03~30/04 Every Sunday10:30-12:30 S. Domingos Activity Centre Enrolment fee: MOP50* 15 persons 15-85 years old (6) Enrol
Erhu class – Elementary class (B) 02/03~20/04 Every Thursday14:00-16:00 Seac Pai Van Activity Centre Enrolment fee: MOP50* 15 persons 15-85 years old Enrol
Erhu class – Advanced class The instructor further introduces the students to different erhu playing techniques such as the pitch of different tones, strumming, “portamento”, shifting, “legato”, and using the bow quickly to play each tone. 12/03~30/04 Every Sunday14:00-16:00 S. Domingos Activity Centre Enrolment fee: MOP50* 15 persons 15-85 years old (7) Enrol
Western calligraphic art class – Elementary class The instructor teaches students step by step the basic structure ratio of the letters in “Copperplate”, as well as techniques used in pen holding, writing, the correct posture during writing, etc. 12/03~30/04 Every Sunday14:00-16:00 S. Lourenço Activity Centre Enrolment fee: MOP50*;Material fee: Refer to notes 10 persons 15-85 years old (8) Enrol
Western calligraphic art class – Advanced class The instructor further teaches students about “Copperplate” calligraphy and the space and proportion, adjustment of thickness of strokes and spacing control between words, with an emphasis on the writing techniques of title words. 12/03~30/04 Every Sunday16:15-18:15 S. Lourenço Activity Centre Enrolment fee: MOP50*;Material fee: Refer to notes 10 persons 15-85 years old (9) Enrol
Gentle flow yoga class The instructor uses a step by step approach to introduce the beginner poses and breathing methods of gentle flow yoga. A chair will be used to assist in the practice. This class is suitable for middle-aged to elderly people. 13/03~08/05(except 10/04、01/05) Every Monday17:00-18:00 Taipa Ponte Negra Activity Centre Enrolment fee: MOP50* 10 persons 50-80 years old (10) Enrol
Basic yoga class (A) The instructor teaches students about yoga breathing methods, warm-up exercises and basic yoga poses, etc. to achieve balance of the body and spirit through harmony of the interior and exterior of the body. 13/03~08/05(except 10/04、01/05) Every Monday19:00-20:00 Seac Pai Van Activity Centre Enrolment fee: MOP50* 10 persons 18-65 years old (11) Enrol
Basic yoga class (B) 13/03~08/05(except 10/04、01/05) Every Monday20:15-21:15 Seac Pai Van Activity Centre Enrolment fee: MOP50* 10 persons 18-65 years old Enrol
Funky Aerobic fitness – enhancing aerobic dance Through a combination of a series of movements and different dance elements such as K-Pop, hip-hop, kick-boxing, jazz-funk, etc., aerobic dance with core training enhances cardiopulmonary function and improves coordination and balance of the body. 13/03~08/05(except 10/04、01/05) Every Monday20:00-21:00 Edifício do Bairro da Ilha Verde Activity Centre Enrolment fee: MOP50* 15 persons 18-65 years old (12) Enrol
 
* Members of activity centres aged 60 or above can receive a 50% discount on the enrolment fee.
 
Notes:
(1) Students are required to pay material fee of MOP250 to the instructor in class.
(2) Students are required to pay material fee of MOP600 to the instructor in class.
(3) Students are required to wear sportswear and sports shoes. This class is not suitable for pregnant women and people who have cardiopulmonary diseases, high blood pressure, severe joint pain, compressed nerve, asthma and limb numbness, etc.
(4) Students are required to wear sportswear and sports shoes, but not those with air cushions or hidden height-increasing insoles. This class is not suitable for pregnant women and people who have cardiopulmonary diseases, high blood pressure, severe joint pain, compressed nerve, asthma and limb numbness, etc.
(5) Students are required to bring their own yoga mats, wear sportswear and take the class barefoot. They may wear non-slip socks when necessary. This class is not suitable for pregnant women and people who have cardiopulmonary diseases, high blood pressure, severe joint pain, compressed nerve, asthma and limb numbness, etc.
(6) Students are required to bring their own instruments.
(7) This class is for those students who have completed the elementary class or have knowledge about erhu. Students are required to bring their own instruments.
(8) Students are required to pay material fee of MOP200 to the instructor in class.
(9) This class is for students who have completed the elementary class or have knowledge about basic writing techniques of “Copperplate” calligraphy. Students are required to pay material fee of MOP200 to the instructor in class. Students are also required to bring their pen holders, pen nibs and ink they used in elementary class.
(10) Students are required to bring their own yoga mats, two yoga blocks and thick towels. This class is not suitable for people who have cardiopulmonary diseases, high blood pressure, severe joint pain, compressed nerve, asthma and limb numbness, etc. Students should determine by themselves or seek a doctor’s advice on whether this sport is suitable for them. Students are responsible for any discomfort or accidents during the class.
(11) Students are required to bring their own yoga mats, yoga blocks and thick towels. This class is not suitable for pregnant women and people who have cardiopulmonary diseases, high blood pressure, severe joint pain, compressed nerve, asthma and limb numbness, etc.
(12) Students are required to bring their own yoga mats, wear sportswear and sports shoes. This class is not suitable for pregnant women and people who have cardiopulmonary diseases, high blood pressure, severe joint pain, compressed nerve, asthma and limb numbness, etc.

From : 01/03/2023
To : 08/05/2023
Phone enquiry : 28337676
Application date : 06/02/2023~12/02/2023
Registration description :

The application period for the interest classes in March 2023 is from 6 February (Monday) to 12 February 2023 (Sunday). All interest classes adopt an application method of “registration first, and payment after draw”. Interested individuals can register for participation in the following ways: using the “Macao One Account” website / mobile application (Applicants are required to use the corresponding accounts of “Macao One Account” for login.), calling 28337676 or visiting the Integrated Services Centre or the Public Services Centres and their stations of IAM in person.

 

Students are required to wear masks when they enter IAM activity centres. If students show symptoms of illness (refer to the relevant information of the Health Bureau for details), they should follow up on the symptoms in compliance with the guidelines of the Health Bureau. Please note that IAM will timely adjust the epidemic prevention measures in accordance with the actual situation.

 

Only one item can be registered in the same category. If the number of people registered has exceeded the quota, “computer ballot” will be used to determine the admission list. The lists of admitted students will be uploaded to the IAM website (www.iam.gov.mo) on 14 February, and those admitted will be notified by SMS. Those admitted are required to complete the payment procedure from 14 February to 19 February. People who failed to complete the procedure in the mentioned period will be disqualified.

 

If classes are not full after the payment period ended, the remaining quota will be filled in the order of the waiting list. IAM will notify those who are admitted by telephone on 20 February. They are required to complete the payment procedure before 22 February. If the classes are still not full after the replacement period, IAM will make an announcement on the IAM website on 23 February. Interested individuals are welcome to pay attention to the above. All remaining quotas are available on a first come, first serve basis until the classes are full.

 

Recreation and sports classes involve a certain amount of activity. Participants should evaluate their own physical condition to determine whether they are suitable for participation. All interest classes are conducted in Cantonese. Students should bring their identification document for verification of identity by staff on the first day of class. If the number of people who enrolled and paid the fees have not reached 50% of the quota, the interest class will be cancelled. No refunds are issued unless the class is cancelled by the organiser.

 

Location for enrolment:

** Office hours: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., no lunch break

1) Integrated Services Centre: Avenida da Praia Grande, n.ᵒˢ 762-804, Edifício China Plaza, 2.º andar, Macau

2) Northern District Public Services Centre: Rua Nova da Areia Preta, n.º 52, Centro de Serviços da RAEM, Macau

3) Northern District Public Services Centre - Toi San Station: Avenida de Artur Tamagnini Barbosa, n.º 127, Edifício Dª. Julieta Nobre de Carvalho, Bloco B, R/C, Macau

4) Central District Public Services Centre: Rotunda de Carlos da Maia, n.ᵒˢ 5 e 7, Complexo da Rotunda de Carlos da Maia, 3.˚ andar, Macau

5) Central District Public Services Centre - S. Lourenço Station: Rua de João Lecaros, Complexo Municipal do Mercado de S. Lourenço, 4.˚ andar, Macau

6) Islands District Public Services Centre: Rua de Coimbra, n.º 225, 3.˚ andar, Centro de Serviços da RAEM das Ilhas , Taipa

7) Islands District Public Services Centre – Seac Pai Van Station: Avenida de Vale das Borboletas, Complexo Comunitário de Seac Pai Van, 6.˚ andar, Coloane