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CONTACT INFORMATION :

We invite those interested to visit or contact us.  A tour may be arranged, particularly if an appointment is made in advance, by calling the telephone number below.  Guests and newcomers to the area are always welcome!

Telephone: (828) 692-0575
FAX :            (828) 696-3546
Address:      1411 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC    28791
E-Mail: reception@opportunityhouse.org


Any interest in becoming an instructor at the Opp House we are always open to starting NEW CLASSES!!! CALL TODAY !!! I look forward to meeting you, please call Christine today and schedule an apt. to get started.

Here is a list of the new classes we would like to offer:

  • Sewing
  • Swedish Weaving
  • Knitting
  • Crocheting
  • Advanced Oil & Acrylics

Please let us know if you are interested in taking one of these classes!! Call the Op-House at 692-0575 to get your name put on the class list!


Bridge

Opportunity House has two different social bridge games that play for fun and meet weekly. Partnership Bridge plays Mondays at 1 PM and Civic Bridge meets Wednesdays at 1 PM.

 

 


Calligraphy

Classes on the Art of Beautiful Writing are available Tuesdays from 10am to 12 noon or from 1:00-3:00 PM in 4-week sessions.  The cost is $65, or $55 member discount.  For more information please stop by the front desk or call 692-0575.

 


Canasta

Canasta, which originated in Uruguay in 1940 and then became as popular as bridge. Anyone interested in hosting Canasta group here with us...please contact the Opportunity House an express your interest today!!

 

 


Clogging

Opportunity House has clogging lessons on Monday evenings starting at 6:30, beginners and intermediate.

 

 

 


 

Computer Classes

COST:  $40 per class or $30 member discount. 

Each class limited to five (5) people. 
Classes are held from 9:30 - 11:00 AM or from
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM . Must sign up and pay at least 24 hours before each class.

Instructed by Joy Capps. MS Word and/or MS Excel can be scheduled with enough interest.  Call 692-0575 for more information or to register today!

COURSE NAME
DESCRIPTION
Basic Skills I  Basic understanding of computer, mouse & keyboard, become comfortable with it.
Basic Skills II Create, save, open & make copies of documents. Edit  text, change fonts, find & replace text.  Printing.
Basic Skills III View, search, select, save, move, copy, print, rename, delete files
Internet I Select a service provider, set up an account. Connect  & disconnect.
Internet II Getting around the Web.  Start Internet Explorer, navigate. Select  links, web sites.  Learn about homepages, favorites & history lists.
E-Mail  Starting Outlook Express. Sending, receiving, replying & forwarding e-mail messages.  Attachments.  Address
book for contacts.  Using free e-mail accounts such as Hotmail or Yahoo Mail.

 


 

Golf League

The Opportunity House Golf League is a co-ed league that plays at Crooked Creek Golf Club on Monday, Thursday and Friday mornings.  League members can sign up for any one day or all three days if they wish.  The season runs from the beginning of April to the end of October. 

If you are interested in fun, fellowship and friendly competition, consider joining our league! Applications are available at the front desk in the Opportunity House lobby.  For more information call 692-0575 or Golf League President, Jack Kraemer at 828.891.7494


 

Knitting

Knitting Classes for Beginners including Crocheting coming Fall 2011
Call 692-0575 for more information.

 

                 

 


 

Lapidary

The lapidary group meets every Wednesday and Friday mornings in the OH Lapidary Studio from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. For more information or to express interest, please call 692-0575.

          

       

   

 


Line Dancing

 

Line Dance Classes will resume in Sept 2011. Led by Nancy Glover, these popular classes meet Tuesday evenings. The Beginners class is held from 6:30 - 7:30 PM and the Intermediate class follows from 7:45 - 8:45 PM. The cost for an 8 week session is $56, or $48 member discount. For more information or to register, please call 692-0575.

                     

                        

                             


 

Medical Testing

Opportunity House sponsors low cost, affordable medical testing every Wednesday from 8:30-9:30 AM. Bloodwork is drawn by Linda Garren, Med Tech and sent to Quest Diagnostic Laboratories in Asheville.  Test results drawn on Wednesdays are returned by Friday at 3 PM for pick up at the front desk or can be mailed when a self addressed, stamped envelope is provided.

 

NO APPOINTMENT IS NEEDED!

A complete diagnostic menu
is available and includes:

Basic Metabolic        $  20
C-Reactive Protein    $  40
Homocysteine          $  50
Hep C                       $100
PSA                          $  30
CBC                          $  20
TSH                          $  20

and MUCH MORE!
Call 692-0575 for more information.

 


 

Oil & Acrylics Painting

Painting with oils & acrylics is led by instructor Linda Hendricks on Mondays from 12:00-3:00 PM in 6-week sessions and covers blending colors, brush techniques and perspective. A supply list is available at the front desk. The cost for each session is $85, or $70 member discount, plus the cost of supplies. To register, call 692-0575.

 

 

 


 

Pinochle

Pinochle meets to play every Wednesday and Friday from 12:00-3:00 PM with play changing partners and tables after every game. For more information, please call Glenn Musser at 692-4774.

 

 


 

Poker

Men's Poker welcomes anyone to play Mondays at 12:00 and 6:30 PM, as well as Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 12:00 PM. For more information, please call Sam Richardson at 698-2505.

Ladies' Poker: Ladies like to play poker too! Call to express interest today!!

 

 

 


Pottery

******ONGOING EVENING CLASSES****

These classes with instructor Patrick Biggs are from 6pm till 9pm and are in 8 week sessions. Call and express interest today.. for classes or info. 692.0575

 

 

 

 

Stained Glass

Stained Glass classes are held Tuesdays from 1:00-4:00 PM led by instructor Cheryl Stippich. Classes focus on the copper foil method and are for beginners as well as for those wishing to refresh their skills. Students learn how to cut and fit glass, foil, solder and finish their own glass projects. The cost for an 8-week session of classes is $85; or $70 member discount. To register, please call 692-0575.

 

 


 

Watercolor Painting

Beginning Watercolor Painting classes led by Diane Coleman are held Thursdays from 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM in 6-week sessions. Cost is $85, or $70 member discount, plus the cost of supplies.

Advanced Watercolor Painting led by instructor Dick Kaiser is held Wednesdays from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM in 6-week sessions. The cost is $90, or $75 member discount, plus the cost of supplies. Supply lists are available at the front desk.

To register for either of these classes, please call 692-0575.

 


Weaving

Weaving Studio time is available in our fully stocked weaving room. Then pay a $40 monthly studio fee. Available Mon. - Fri. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Check in at the front desk is required.
Call 692-0575 for more information.

We are also offering a Swedish Weaving class that is done solely by hand and without a machine! Please call if you are interested!

 


 

Woodcarving

Woodcarvers of every skill level are welcome Wednesday and Thursdays mornings from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM to join the Opportunity House Woodcarvers.

For more information, please call
692-0575.

 

 

 


Zumba Gold low impact excerise... please join Ann Swift on Wednesdays at 10am and Tuesdays evenings at 5:30 pm. The class last around 45 minutes for 8 sessions. Please call us at 692.0575 for more info.