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Parks & Recreation
Family
Intro to Stargazing
Discover the wonders of backyard astronomy in this explorative FREE class! Participants will learn how to navigate the solar system and beyond. We will learn about the planets, our moon, the dazzling array of constellations and stars, and the best ways to observe them all. Don’t miss out on this FREE opportunity to delve into this fascinating hobby.
Instructor: Christopher Markiewicz
Location: Community Center Activity Room 1C Day: Tuesdays
Dates: October 8–November 19 (6 classes,
no class 11/5)
Times: 5:30–7:30pm
Fee: NONE! This class is FREE!
Sewing Classes with Miss Ashley
Students must bring their own machines and materials!
Location: Community Center Arts and Crafts Room
Instructor: Miss Ashley Classes:
●●Pick Your Own Project
Looking to take up a useful new hobby? These family-friendly classes are offered
to both children and adults! Learn a new skill today while taking home your very own project! Open workshop for all ages! Dates: Saturdays, 9/7, 10/5, 12/7
Time: 9:30–11:00am
Fee: $30 per participant, per class
●●T-Shirt Quilt Block
Students of ALL AGES will learn the basics of preparing t-shirts and assembling blocks with a border for a t-shirt quilt. Two t-shirts and half of a yard fo cotton are required. Fusible interfacing will be provided.
Date: Monday, October 7
Time: 5:30–7:00pm
Fee: $39 per participant
●●Fleece PJs
Both kids and adults will create a warm and fuzzy pair of fleece PJ pants. Elastic application and hems will be taught. Materials provided!
Date: Tuesday, October 8
Time: 5:30–7:00pm
Fee: $47 per participant
●●Pop Tart Pet Bed
Both kids and adults will create this whimsical pet bed, in the theme of a pop tart! Perfect for cats, small dogs, and rabbits! Materials provided!
Date: Tuesday, November 19
Time: 5:30–7:00pm
Fee: $47 per participant
●●Wrap Shorts
Students will create a versatile pair of wrap shorts with a curved hem. Materials provided! Date: Tuesday, December 10
Time: 5:30–7:00pm
Fee: $47 per participant
Karate
Learn the traditional art of Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate. You will learn the basics of
Karate, block and striking, as it is still
taught in Okinawa today. Students will learn discipline, self confidence and how to defend themselves. The Beginner class (for ages 6–10) is for students with no previous training. The Advanced Karate class is for ages 10 and up. Class is done barefoot. New students: wear loose comfortable clothing.
Instructor: Master Sensei Peter Pekrul, 10th degree black belt
Location: Community Center Gymnasium Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Dates: September 10–December 12
(24 classes, no class 10/24, 10/31, 11/26 or 11/28)
Time: Beginner (ages 6–10) 5:30–6:30pm; Advanced (ages 10 & up) 6:30–7:30pm Fee: $120 residents, $132non-residents
Cake/Cookie Decorating
Participants will have an absolute blast learning various decorating techniques for their baked goods! Different classes will focus on different baked goods, depending on age range and season. After class, participants will leave with their tasty treats!
Instructor: Mimi’s Cake Decorating School Instructors
Location: Community Center Arts and Crafts Room
Grown-Up and Me – ages 3–4
●●gingerbread House Decorating Class Date: Monday, December 2
Time: 10:30–11:30am
Fee: $30 per class
Kids – ages 5–12
●●Haunted House Decorating with Halloween Cookies
Date: Monday, October 21
Time: 5:30–7:30pm
●●Fall/Holiday Cake Pops Date: Monday, November 18 Time: 5:30–7:30pm
●●gingerbread House Decorating Date: Monday, December 2 Time: 5:30–7:30pm
Fee: $48 per class
Introduction to Dog Behavior:
From Woof to Why
Join Dr. Ally Salzer, a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and Certified Professional Dog Trainer, as she introduces topics related to dog behavior. She will describe behaviors that are especially helpful to teach your pet along all stages of life, as well as offer behavioral insight to the functions of pet behavior. She will also dive into specialty topics such as enrichment and common pet problem behavior. If you have ever thought to yourself, “why does my dog do that?” or wondered how to teach an old dog new tricks, this presentation is for you. This presentation is suitable for anyone 16+. Instructor: Ally Salzer
Location: Community Center Activity Room 1C Day: Thursdays
Date: Tuesday, October 1
Time: 6:00–8:00pm
Fee: $10 per person – all fees will be donated to CT Humane Society!
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