Not all classes listed here are offered every term
Course Title Description of Course
Parent Education Through Parent-Child Participation courses begin in September and children must be of appropriate age
Parenting the Infant For parents with babies, newborn to twelve months, will cover body fitness exercises, relaxation techniques, growth and development.  Parents will enter parenthood with confidence and good parenting skills.  New parents will learn to relax and enjoy their new role.  Babies will happily reap the loving benefits.
Parenting the Toddler Parents of toddlers, 12 to 24 months old, will discuss their child's physical and social development and how it affects changes during this important year when a baby become a unique individual.  Toddlers will have a chance to explore, learn, imitate and interact with other toddlers and adults.
Parenting the Two Year Old Parents of the two-year olds will participate in activities designed to promote positive learning experiences.  This course will encourage the understanding of the ages and stages of normal growth and development.  Topics of discussion include discipline, sharing, weaning, toilet training, language development and sleeping habits.
Parenting the Pre-Schooler Pre-schoolers will share enrichment activities including are and music.  Adult discussion will cover physical/social development and how it causes changes in the behavior of children. Children will have the opportunity to explore, learn, imitate and interact with other children
Focus on Art This parent and child class (2 to 5 yr olds) will provide shared experiences in art, music, movement, education and creative self-expression.  Includes multi-media art projects, interactive songs, large and small motor activities, and opportunities for creative self-expression.
Focus on Music Parents will learn how to use music, simple rhythm and basic skills to teach their children self-awareness and world-awareness.   Enjoy exploring holidays, changing seasons, vocabulary and social skills as you interact with your child in this fun and interesting manner.  Parents will learn to increase children's attention span and assist in helping their child follow group directions through music. Check the current brochure for age-group of specific classes.
Home Economics  
Sewing Basic Provides instruction for students to work on individual projects at their own level of ability.  Under direction of the instructor, improve your skills in sewing, fitting, pattern and garment alterations.  Learn to sew family clothing, decorative home furnishings and gifts for special occasions.  New students (for the day class) should bring fabric and a pattern to the first class meeting.  New students (for the evening class) should bring shears, pins, thread and 1 yard of woven fabric to the first class meeting.  Beginners welcome.
Sewing Intermediate Provides instruction for intermediate students to work on individual projects at their own level of ability.  Under the direction of the instructor, students will expand their sewing skills, the use of the sewing machine and attachments, fittings, pattern and garment alterations.  Learn to sew more intricate family clothing and be creative with different fabrics, colors and textures.
Knitting & Crochet & Embroidery In this class, beginning and advanced students can learn different basic or complex techniques in crochet, knitting, needlepoint, cross stitch, hardanger work, linen and Brazilian embroidery.  Students may advance to create more complex pattern pattern stitches for sweaters and afghans.  They will learn how to design and chart sweaters in different sizes and styles.
Quilting This course is designed for students to learn basic skills as related to art of quilting.  Students will expand their knowledge in selecting appropriate materials, patterns, designs and techniques.
Health, Nutrition & Safety  
Interval Training/ Aerobics Instruction and demonstration in the best exercise methods to burn fat for men & women.  Interval training is a combination of low impact aerobics alternated with weight lifting (3-5 lbs) for specific muscle groups. Stretching period to relax muscles and mind.
Resistance Training Resistance training uses instruction, demonstration, and hand weights to build muscle and bone strength, as well as speeds up metabolism and promotes bone density.  Perfect compliment to your own aerobic program.  Bring a mat and 3-5 pound hand weights.  Wear loose clothing and exercise shoes.
Yoga for Physical Fitness Hatha, including instruction in weight control, conditioning, breathing and relaxing techniques, is the basis of this non-recreational course for all ages.
Yoga Easy Intermediate Students with previous yoga experience will receive instruction to improve their technique in familiar exercises and lengthen the "hold-time" of yoga positions.  Several new and challenging movements will be introduced.
Home Arts and Crafts
Handweaving & Spinning  Learn to make one-of-a-kind scarf or fabric, that heirloom table linen, coverlet, or rug.  All levels welcome.
Knitting & Crochet Beginners will learn the basic techniques and stitches of knitting or crochet.  Advanced students will work on their own projects, like sweaters, cardigans and blankets.  More advanced patters will be introduced.  Learn to chart and design a project.  Beginners will be lent supplies for the first class meeting.