The ukulele is great fun to play and you don’t have to know how to read music! Duncan Perry, our popular instructor, has taught more than 1,000 students and will introduce you to essential chording and strumming skills using familiar songs. What are you waiting for? Grab a uke and get ready for a musical adventure, then spread the joy!

You'll have the opportunity to choose from any of the 4 class offerings in the Spring semester!

Class 1: Wednesdays|6:00pm-7:30pm| 2/5,2/12,2/19,2/26 |Cost: $75

Class 2: Tuesdays|6:00pm-7:30pm| 3/4,3/11,3/18,3/25 |Cost: $75

Class 3: Wednesdays|6:00pm-7:30pm| 4/16,4/23,4/30,&5/7 |Cost: $75

Class 4: Tuesdays|6:00pm-7:30pm| 5/13,5/20,5/27,&6/3 |Cost: $75

Location: ONLINE

In just a few short hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way the professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using Zoom and is part hands on instruction and part lecture/ demonstration. Ages 13+ 

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you wont have to take private lessons to do it! This course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class, and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is part hands on instruction and part lecture/demonstration. Ages 13+.

Discover the joy of making your own fresh, homemade bread in this hands-on class designed for beginners. In this class, you’ll learn the essential techniques of bread-making, including mixing, kneading, proofing, and baking. By the end of the session, you’ll take home a delicious loaf of bread that you made yourself and you'll have the confidence to recreate it in your own kitchen. Whether you’re new to baking or looking to brush up on your skills, this class will leave you with the knowledge to bake your own bread from scratch with ease!

What You’ll Learn:

• The basics of yeast and fermentation
• How to mix, knead, and shape dough
• Techniques for proofing and baking
• Tips for achieving the perfect crust and crumb texture

Ideal for:

• Beginners or anyone looking to learn the art of bread baking
• Home bakers wanting to explore the fundamentals of making bread from scratch

The cost of supplies has been included into your course cost and you will receive what you need for supplies at class. 

Date: 3/5/2025

Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm (Approximately)

Cost: $25

A four-week enrichment class designed to chat about the ins and outs of sports card collecting with fellow enthusiasts. Compare, discuss and trade! The course will be run by Alec Newell, a lifetime collector of all things baseball. This course will be ideal for the veteran collector or someone brand new to the hobby!

Date(s): Wednesdays | 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 (Snow Date: 4/2)

Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm (Approximately)

Cost: $35

Location: Region 9

In this class you will learn how to make and maintain a sourdough starter. You will also see examples and taste the different types of products you can make using your starter. In class 2 you will use your own starter from class 1 to make bread dough and learn different mixing/folding and shaping techniques. In the final class you will learn to score and bake your bread in a Dutch oven.

For this class you will need to bring:

•  A pint sized mason jar with lid for the first class
• Bread flour (King Arthur is a good choice) and a quart sized glass or plastic bowl for the second class.

Good news! We are offering two of these classes this semester!

Class 1:

Dates: Weds 3/12, Tues 3/18, Weds 3/19 

Times (approximately): 5:00pm-7:00pm & Final Night 5:00pm-8:00pm 

Cost: $35

Location: Region 9

Class 2:

Dates: Weds 4/9, Tues 4/15, Weds 4/16 

Times (approximately): 5:00pm-7:00pm & Final Night 5:00pm-8:00pm 

Cost: $35

Location: Region 9

Join our intensive 6-week self-defense course designed to empower adults with practical skills and confidence. This program covers fundamental techniques for personal safety, including effective strikes, defensive maneuvers, and situational awareness. Led by experienced instructors, you'll engage in hands-on training, realistic scenarios, and build physical fitness. Perfect for beginners or those looking to refresh their skills, this class fosters a supportive environment for learning and growth. Equip yourself with the knowledge to protect and empower yourself—sign up today!

Requirements: 

• Participants MUST be at least 18 years of age (Please bring ID or document proving you're of age)
• A waiver will be provided for you to sign prior to class start

Dates: Wednesdays | 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/9, 4/16, 4/30

Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm (Approximately)

Cost: $90

Learn how to combine two of the oldest and most adventurous gardening techniques, Intensive and Companion planting!

Intensive planting has its own list of benefits, including additional planting space and increased harvest.

It’s inspiring to add the additional benefits of companion planting.

Explore how the combination leads to a more beautiful garden, increased and more diverse harvest, improved habitat for wildlife and pollinators, and contributes to both water conservation and weed suppression.

We’ll also discuss how succession planting can fit nicely into the planting scheme, adding still more to your garden.

Date: 3/25/2025

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm (Approximately)

Cost: $15

Location: Region 9