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Plant Identification For Non-Botanists ( Online )

$19

with Rebecca Ann Lexa

Calendar Mar 25, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

No botany degree? No problem! Join Master Naturalist Rebecca Lexa as she shares beginner friendly tools and skills for identifying plants wherever you may be. This is a casual identification class so technical terms will be at a minimum, and you’ll also learn some resources for further exploration.

Introduction To Grant Writing ( Online )

$25

with Kellie Markle

Calendar Mar 26, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

This course provides an overview of the basics of grant writing for nonprofits and organizations seeking funding.

Psyanky Ukrainian Egg Decorating ( In Person ) Southbury
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Psyanky Ukrainian Egg Decorating ( In Person ) Southbury

$29

with Paul Luniw

Learn to decorate an egg with wax batik processed dyes. Instructor will reach out to students prior to first class regarding materials; there is an additional materials fee, payable to the instructor at the class.

Spanish Is Fun I ( In Person ) Southbury

$85

with Rebeca Espinosa-Reyes

Calendar Mar 26, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

***NO CLASS 4/16 ***

Learn beginning conversation Spanish, basic vocabulary and present tense grammar along with Spanish culture

Will run

The Taming Of The Shrub ( Online )

$65

with David Silver

Calendar Mar 26, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Learn sound techniques which, when applied at the right time for the right plant can take the mystery out of pruning. A discussion of the rationale behind pruning will help the home gardener

achieve the desired result.

Understanding Estate Plans: Creating A New Plan & Updating Existing Plans ( In Person ) Southbury

$19

with Attorney Jeanne Di Minno

Calendar Mar 26, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney (POA) and health care directives. Understand what these documents are for and what you need to do to create your plan

Intermediate Irish Language ( In Person ) Torrington

$65

with Noeleen Soraghan

Calendar Mar 26, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

For those who have taken the beginner course in the past and wish to further their command of the Irish language. The same book will be used as in the beginner course.

Hospice Volunteering 101 ( Online )

Free

with Laurie Steiger

Calendar Mar 27, 2025 at 4 pm, runs for 1 week

Holly Beck, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, will review the basics of hospice care and how to become involved as a volunteer.  For those interested in becoming a hospice volunteer, you will be invited to join a 5 session orientation class.

Will run





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