Riford Center - La Jolla

Thank You Nuts4Cars - Muscle Car Mania

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:02:49 PST

We want to give a big THANK YOU to Nuts 4 Cars for allowing us a booth at Muscle Car Mania this Sunday, February 12! The event will be on from 7:30 am - 1:00 pm on Girard Ave. Between Silverado and Prospect in La Jolla.

Please join us this weekend! For more information go to http://nuts4cars.org/

-The Riford Center

The Riford Center, La Jolla, offers Bridge, Jazzercise, Yoga, Computer Classes and more!

(858) 459-0831
6811 La Jolla Boulevard, La Jolla CA 92037
location: map and directions
web site: www.rifordcenter.org

Lecture by Art Historian

noreply@blogger.com (The Riford Center) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:44:13 PST

Join Douglas Barker as he returns to the Riford with another extraordinary lecture – “The French Ambassadors and the Secret Horoscope” The year is 1533.
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Pilates with Fiona

noreply@blogger.com (The Riford Center) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:42:09 PST

Try Pilates with Fiona! Pilates is a safe and invigorating way to improve your strength, balance and flexibility. Working with a strong mind body connection you will develop core muscles that improve your posture and help tremendously with daily functional tasks. Fiona’s 45 minute Pilates Mat class will teach you the fundamental moves in a fun and accessible manner. Please bring a mat and a towel.
Every Fri at 10:15am. Free

Gourmet Home Cooking

noreply@blogger.com (The Riford Center) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:41:13 PST

Learn how to cook light and healthy dishes the easy way. Enjoy a full meal, wine and fun and easy recipes. Give the cooking a break and enjoy being served a delicious meal while learning how to prepare it in the future. Bring a friend and enjoy! Spots are filling up fast, call today!

Home-made delicious chunky vegetable soup
Freshly baked garlic bread
Spinach salad served with chopped apples and eggs w/ raspberry dressing
Fettuccini “La Jolla” w/ fresh shrimp, grilled asparagus & red peppers w/ creamy bourbon sauce
Red wine poached pears with vanilla bean ice cream

Thu, Feb 23, 6 – 8:30pm $40/Members, $45/Non-Members. Please RSVP.

Antiques Appraisal Show

noreply@blogger.com (The Riford Center) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:39:55 PST

Frank Kaminski, a nationally renowned antique estimator and dealer from Bostonis back! Kaminski’s appraisal team features professionally trained and licensed individuals, specializing in all genres and periods of antiques and fine art. The firm's extensive clientele includes institutions, businesses, local historical societies, and private individuals. Attendees are invited to bring any item for appraisal, excluding only coins, stamps and musical instruments. Those with larger items, such as furniture or large paintings, are invited to bring photos to the event or schedule a home visit.
Tue, Feb 21, 1pm-5pm. Please call to register.
$25 per person, up to 5 items. Additional items: $10/each

Distinguished Speaker - Charles Hartford

noreply@blogger.com (The Riford Center) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:38:21 PST

Distinguished Speaker Series - Charles Hartford
Lt. Colonel Charles Hartford, US Army, led the ground convoy portion of the successful Iraq war rescue efforts to secure the release of an American prisoner of war.
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Wine & Roses

noreply@blogger.com (The Riford Center) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:33:45 PST

Wine & Roses

A Unique Wine Tasting &Valentine’s Day Affair

Enjoy a very unique wine tasting and pairing lead by wine expert, Frank Brennan

Spend the evening savoring 8 different wines and enjoying Frank’s great

humor. Apart from tasting 8 fantastic wines, and an overall great night, you will get to purchase all of the different wines and take them home. You will also enjoy fabulous cheeses, chocolates and beautiful floral arrangements to continue celebrating the month of Love.

Saturday, February 18, 4:30pm

$40/Members $50/Non-Members

DayTrip - Getty Center

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:20:19 PST

The Getty Center in Los Angeles presents the Getty's collection of Western art from the Middle Ages to the present against a backdrop of dramatic architecture, tranquil gardens, and breathtaking views. Exclusive exhibitions and tours are available. Price includes roundtrip transportation in a Deluxe Bus, admission to the museum, drinks and snacks. Please RSVP. Only 20 seats left!
Wed, Feb 15. Depart 8AM / Return 6PM.
$35/Member $45/Non-Member.

Fun at the Palm Springs Art Museum

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:44:12 PST

Wine & Roses

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:12:39 PST

Wine & Roses

A Unique Wine Tasting &Valentine’s Day Affair

Enjoy a very unique wine tasting and pairing lead by wine expert, Frank Brennan

Spend the evening savoring 8 different wines and enjoying Frank’s great

Saturday, February 18, 4:30pm

$40/Members $50/Non-Members

Learn to Hula

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:54:39 PST

If you're looking to learn how to hula then you've made it to the best destination for learning with Hawaii Native and Hula Instructor, Noana. Learn part of the Hawaiian culture and get a great work out at the same time!
Thu, Jan 19 2pm. $10/Members, $15/Non-Members

Board Game Night

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:25:57 PST

Do you like Scrabble, Pictionary, or Trivial Pursuit? Then you will love our Board Game night! Bring your friend or just yourself and enjoy a night of fun filled playing and easy going conversations. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks!
Thu, Feb 9, 4pm. Light refreshments served. FREE

Art of the Italian Renaissance Course

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:53:40 PST

Back by popular demand, Douglas Barker will entice us, using his professional art history background, with a course on one of the biggest attractions raveled in Europe: the magnificent works of art and architecture of the Italian renaissance. This course provides an in depth exploration of the art works created in Italy between 1250 and 1600 by such masters as Giotto, Botticclli, Raphael, Michael Angelo and Titian. Your Instructor, art historian, Douglas R. Barker, has lead numerous art tours throughout Italy. Get prepared for your trip to Italy and renew your knowledge on the Italian renaissance. Slides will be used during the course.
Wed, Jan 11, 7-8:30pm. 8 week course.
$112/Members, $130/Non-Members

Photography Classes

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:53:07 PST

Beginning photography you will learn composition, focus, when to take the picture, keep it simple, developing your eye for photography and more. Bring your camera and learn how to take beautiful and professional shots!
Mon, Jan 9, 6 week course. 11am-2pm
$100/Members, $125/Non-Members

Pastel Painting

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:52:47 PST

Students will learn various Pastel techniques of application and choices of tools to achieve the style of pastel they are seeking. All skill levels welcome. All subject matters will be presented ie. landscape, animal, portrait etc.
Wed, Jan 25 11am-1pm, 6 week course.
$100/Members, $125/Non-Members

Learn Mahjong

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:52:21 PST

Mahjong is taking the country by storm. It is challenging, fun, social, and rewarding. Learn from the best, instructor Rita Kahn will teach you all you need to know. Sign up today! Must buy your own cards. Tue, Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31. 2:00-4:00pm $99/Member, $109/Non-Member

Writing Workshops

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:51:56 PST

Always wanted to write a book? The hard part is getting started but author, Robert Rogers, will help you avoid the pitfalls of the writing process and will place you on the right track. This workshop will get you started and will help you finish your book. Bring ideas, questions and 10 pages of your own writing; you don’t want to miss out!
Thu, Jan 12 & 26, 3pm. $10/Members, $15/Non-Members per session.

Laughter Yoga

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:51:28 PST

Laughter Yoga is a revolutionary idea – simple and profound. An exercise routine, it is sweeping the world and is a complete wellbeing workout. Laughter Yoga combines Unconditional Laughter with Yogic Breathing (Pranayama). This innovative concept has a worldwide following, and has been featured by many popular publications like TIME Magazine, National Geographic, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times plus more.
Every Wed, 11am, FREE.

Have Resolutions???

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:51:02 PST

Have a New Year's Resolution? The NEW YOU in 2012 is here! Try Weight Watchers! The Holidays are over and the timing is perfect. This is Resolution time, what are you waiting for?
Smarter choices become second nature with WW! You'll be guided towards smarter and delicious choices that make your body work harder while providing better nutrition throughout the day.
Tue, 6pm & Thu, 12:30pm.

Cooking with Urs

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:16:24 PST

Learn how to cook light and healthy dishes the easy way. Enjoy a full meal, wine and fun and easy recipes. Sign-up and enjoy over two hours of non-stop learning and laughter.

Mushrooms stuffed w/ spinach and gorgonzola
Mixed green salad w/ pears, cranberries & nuts on a light yogurt & herb dressing
Oven poached salmon, Tuscany style, w/ tomatoes, olives, capers & fresh herbs
Mediterranean pearl couscous w/ peppers & herbs
Fresh sautéed zucchini w/ garlic & onions
Caramelized oven baked apples

Thu, Jan 12, 6 – 8:30pm $40/Members, $45/Non-Members. Please RSVP. Open to the first 15 spots.

DSS - Dr. Walter Munk

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:15:59 PST

Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego scientist Walter Munk, often referred to as the world's "greatest living oceanographer,"will kick off our 2012 Distinguished Speaker Series. Munk, winner of numerous awards, is recognized "for his pioneering and fundamental contributions to our understanding of ocean circulation, tides and waves, and their role in the Earth's dynamics."
Thu, Jan 26, 5:30pm.
Light Refreshments Served. Please RSVP.

Palm Springs Art Museum

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:15:24 PST

Located in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, the Palm Springs Art Museum features a sophisticated collection of art that rivals urban metropolitan museums, and includes works from Andrew Wyeth, Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and more. Spread over the 150,000 square feet, the museum boasts major collections of modern and contemporary art, glass, photography, architecture and design and Native American and Western art.
Tour includes:

Deluxe Bus roundtrip transportation
Museum Admission
Lunch at Museum Cafe
Private Docent Tour

Limited Seating. Open to first 40 people.
Wed, Jan 18, 9am – 6pm. $45/Members, $55/Non-Members. Please RSVP.

Jazz in the Jewel

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:14:35 PST

Enjoy live Jazz, beautiful art work from the Allied Artist Association of San Diego, wine and hors d’oeuvres. Mingle with the artists and musicians and enjoy live drawings and paintings. Take pleasure in a night out filled with music, fun and laughter. Bring friends and make it a memorable night. There will be Art for sale, sculptures, jewelry, and live demonstrations by various artists. Alan Zundelevich, highly acclaimed music composer, arranger and performer, will be the band leader.
Sat, Jan 14 5:30pm.
$20/Member, $25/Non-Member if you RSVP. $25 at the door.

New Yoga Class - FREE

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:02:03 PST

Please join us on Mondays and Fridays at 11AM, starting December 2, for FREE Kundalini Yoga Classes. Kundalini Yoga is the most ancient and therapeutic type of yoga. Every movement and pose in Kundalini yoga is executed with a keen focus on breath. Learn more.

FREE Classes Mondays and Fridays at 11AM.

Charitable Donations Welcomed

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:51:59 PST

If you have not yet taken the opportunity to donate to help support our programs and services, we welcome a year-end charitable donation. To make a tax-deductable gift, log onto our website, www.therifordcenter.org, and click on Donations and the Donate Button. You may also telephone us at (858) 459-0831 or you may mail a check to 6811 La Jolla Blvd. LJ, 92037. We appreciate each and every gift! And to those who have already made a contribution, we extend our appreciation.