Fall Adult Programs |
Fall 2024 Updated 8/28/24 |
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Health & Fitness | Enrichment Classes | Tours & Trips | Painting/Drawing/Crafting | Active Sports & Recreation | Music Lessons
Health & Fitness
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Wake Up & Thrive - QiGong
This class combines QiGong*, breathing techniques, stretches, yoga and short meditations. Gentle and enjoyable movements are designed to build strength, increase balance, increase range of motion, work out stiffness, increase health and decrease stress. Your body and mind will feel wonderfully relaxed while you enjoy feeling more peaceful, less stressed, more flexible and energized. Class is structured for everyone to move at their own pace so it’s great for all levels. *QiGong is a practice similar to Tai Chi, however QiGong is performed standing still. It combines slow, purposeful movements, the breath, and mindfulness.
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Active Sports & Recreation
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Enrichment Classes
DIY Halloween Tombstones
Adults Turn your yard into an epic Halloween scareground by learning how to make cool tombstones that look like the real thing. In this hands-on workshop you will be using dremmel tools, sanders and heat guns to shape your tombstones. You will then use painting and weathering techniques to give them each a haunted look! This class will meet over 4 Mondays. Head Gravedigger: Dean Connley
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Fall Gardening for a Winter-Ready Landscape
Even though the days are getting shorter and winter is around the corner, your gardening tasks are not done yet! Join us for this overview of gardening practices for pest prevention, plant protection, and garden/lawn preparation. We’ll discuss garden clean-up in relation to diseases, insects, and wildlife food; fall lawn care, protecting susceptible plants from snow/cold damage and more. Instructor: Julie Hill, Horticulture Educator for UW-Madison Division of Extension
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Mahjong
Adults Learn how to play Mahjong! This popular game originated in China centuries ago. It is played with engraved tiles and involves strategy, skill and a bit of luck. Each week’s class will build off the previous, as we build our skills, strategy, and joy of the game. ** We are learning with Chinese rules** Instructor: Jan Bryant
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Professional Cookie Decorating
Join us for a beginner cookie decorating class. You will learn decorating techniques such as outlining, flooding, piping, and wet-on-wet techniques. You will also learn about making cookie dough, preventing spreading of your cookies and will leave with a delicious chocolate brownie cookie recipe. Royal icing will be made during class. Each set will include 4 cookies. Instructor: Kim Abell, from Kim's Custom Treats
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Houseplant Essentials
Growing houseplants has a lot of benefits, especially for our well-being. But it’s so frustrating when they aren’t looking their best! We’ll go through the essentials of what houseplants need, common problems, and tips to get your plants back into shape! Optional: bring in a houseplant for repotting and we’ll do it together! Instructor: Julie Hill, Horticulture Educator for UW-Madison Division of Extension
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DIY Spa Sensations Workshop
Learn to make luxurious organic spa essentials using all natural and whole food ingredients! No harmful synthetic chemicals. For fall, we’ll whip up a pumpkin pie sugar scrub for exfoliating, a yummy apple pie body butter, mulled cider lip scrub for a perfect pout, and sweater weather bath salts. For Christmas we’ll make a Christmas cookie body scrub, vanilla bean lotion, peppermint body butter, and candy cane soap. Pamper yourself with everything you’ve made, or gift someone special with these treasures. Instructor: Vicky Hinchey
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Festive Thanksgiving Dishes
Make gourmet versions of Thanksgiving favorites in this engaging cooking class. Wes will teach techniques for creating a turkey that’s juicy and tender no matter how you cook it. You’ll whip up festive side dishes as well. Instructor: Wes Slawson, Chef & Big Foot Foods Instructor October 29 - 30 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM $55/ person |
Fishing Pole Workshop
Build your very own fishing rod! Each participant will go home with a completed 6’6” medium light fiberglass fishing rod. Instructor Al Hutchinson has been teaching this class to local anglers for years and he can’t wait to share his knowledge with you! Instructor: Al Hutchinson Saturday, November 9 & 16 from 8:00 AM - Noon $90/ person |
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Automotive 911
Ages 15+ Your stuck on the side of the road.....now what? You see symbols on your dashboard and don’t know what that means. This class will help you understand what to do in an emergency situation. You’ll understand what it means when the car is smoking and when you see different fluids. Joe is a certified mechanic that will teach you not only emergencies but also how to change a tire, change wiper blades, and basic maintenance. A great class for new drivers! Instructor: Joe Vyhnanek, ASE certified September 12 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
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Basic Home Repair
Basic home repairs can be daunting if you’re uncertain where to start. This hands-on class will give you the confidence and skills to tackle projects you didn’t think you could do on your own. This two day program covers the most common home maintenance items, such as... · Drywall repair · Door adjustments · Electrical switch and outlet replacement · General plumbing (leak repair, toilet repair, water temp) · And more! Instructor: Joe Vyhnanek, Licensed General Contractor
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Tours, Trips & Travel Planning
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Valley Of The Kings Tour
All Ages Join us for an educational tour of this private sanctuary that cares for animals of all sizes. VOTK provides refuge for abused, abandoned or retired lions, tigers, wolves and other animals. Not open to the public, this is an opportunity to learn about these magnificent animals up close. Advanced Registration Required
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Destination Travel Planning: Cruising & European Trips
Cruising for Beginners Always wanted to take a cruise but don’t know where to start? Learn the basics of planning the perfect Ocean or River cruise including how to select the best cruise line based on your travel style, picking the right ship and the right room, selecting the perfect time to sail, and other helpful information to make your cruise experience memorable. Planning Your First European Trip Going to Europe the first time can be intimidating to some, but it doesn’t have to be! Learn how to plan the perfect European Getaway. Get introduced to the different modes of travel, travel tips for budgeting and planning, and how to plan your best itinerary for your dream destination. Instructor: Annamarie Gebar, Certified Hawaiian Tourism Destination Expert & Certified UK Travel Specialist
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Art and Crafting
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Kintsugi - Beauty from Brokenness
Kintsugi is a 400 year-old Japanese craft in the mending of ceramics, creating beauty from brokenness. Steve Jensen will guide us through a modern method of this ancient craft. You’ll see and feel the beauty you have created and reflect on your own life’s journey. No artistic talent is needed. All materials are provided. Instructor: Steve Jensen, Academy Kintsugi Thursdays, Sept 19 & 26; 5:00 - 6:30 PM Location: BFHS Room E32 $95 / person |
Quilting Club
Learn this great skill of functional art with Barb! For the experienced quilter, this is a great time to sew and socialize with fellow quilters. Bring your own material or for an added $15, materials will be provided. Instructor: Barb Makovec
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Paint & Sip
Adult
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Toast & Tinker at DJ’s In The Drink
Adult 21+
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Crocheted Pumpkins
Ages 12 - Adult Try your hand at amigurumi with mini pumpkins! Working in the round with single crochet, increases, and decreases, this is a great project for new crocheters. Instructor: Sarah Anderson Saturdays, October 5 - 19; 12:30 - 1:30 PM Location: BFHS Room E36 $45 / person |
Crocheted Potted Plant Coaster Set
Ages 12 - Adult A functional gift or adorable decor, these coasters fit in their own crochet plant pot. Worked in the round with double crochet, this project uses a few less common techniques, like the picot stitch and marling yarn, making it manageable for any crocheters who have worked on basic projects before. Instructor: Sarah Anderson Saturdays, November 9 - 23; 2:00 - 3:30 PM Location: BFHS Room E36 $45 / person |
Thanksgiving Serving Platter
Ages 15+ This workshop will provide you with the tools you need to create your very own Serving Platter for Thanksgiving! Instructor: Paul Boland, BFHS Art Instructor Wednesdays: October 30 & November 6 (pickup on Nov 13) 5:00 - 7:00 PM $40 / person |
Holiday Ornament Workshop
Ages 8 - Adult This workshop will provide you with the tools you need to create your very own handmade ornament for the holidays! Make your own Pinterest worthy creation you can give as a gift this holiday season. Instructor: Marie Medic Wednesday, December 4 & 11 (pickup on Dec 18) Fee: $40/person |