Dancing, Writing, and Bottling in HSV

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As you probably already know, Hot Springs Village always features a packed schedule of fun and informative events for those looking to have a good time. In this post, you can read about three upcoming opportunities to learn three very different (but equally great) skills: dancing, writing, and winemaking! If you're ready to tear up the dance floor, write the next great novel, or create the wine of your dreams, then keep reading!

Ballroom/Latin and Line Dance Classes
Where: Coronado Community Center, Room 6 at 150 Ponderosa Lane
When: Mondays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Are you embarrassed by your dance moves? Hot Springs Village is THE place to learn how to dance like a star. Every Monday evening, head over to the Coronado Community Center for fun lessons in your choice of either Latin/Ballroom or line dancing. Latin/Ballroom lessons run from 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. and Line Dance lessons from 8:00 - 8:45 p.m. Prices are $6 for 1 class or $10 for both. If you'd like more information, call Faron Richey at 501-276-5422.

Village Writers' Club Presents - Writers' Thoughts on the Mind & on the Page
Where: Coronado Community Center, Room 6 at 150 Ponderosa Lane
When: Monday, February 22, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.
Whether you have a great idea for a bestseller stuck in your head or you just enjoy writing as a hobby, don't miss out on your chance to learn from the pros. Attendees to this event will be able to both listen to and participate in a dynamic conversation with a panel of published authors! The discussion will be moderated by Suzanne Sweeten, a columnist and reporter with the Hot Springs Village Voice, and will focus on how the eight authors were able to translate their ideas from thought to reality. The panel will answer a range of questions from both the moderator and from the audience in this interactive program. This could be the event that unlocks the creative spark that you always knew glowed inside of you!

Wine Making for Beginners - Winemaking 101
Where: Coronado Community Center at 150 Ponderosa Lane
When: The two beginner classes are at 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on March 14
Do you love wine but hate buying it? Join local vintner Joan Archer as she teaches you how to make your own! By attending these six lessons, you will learn everything you need to know about the entire winemaking process, from fermenting to bottling. Best of all, after the course is complete you will find yourself holding two bottles of beautiful wine all for yourself!  Classes are limited to 14 participants, so be sure to purchase your tickets online at hsvticketsales.com ASAP. Prices are $50.00 per person (plus tax) or $70.00 per couple (plus tax). For more information, call Craig Annen at 501-922-5050.

Class schedule:
March 14:  Introduction, Wine tasting from wine kits primary fermentation
March 21:   Raking the wine
March 31:  Degassing the wine
April 11:  Stabilizing and clarifying 
April 25:  Bottling - filtering or not, bottling wine and corking bottles; includes additional wine tasting
April 29:  Finishing the bottle - applying foil caps and labels, proper storage.