This introductory course focuses on developing basic communication skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in German. Through interactive instruction, develop essential vocabulary, key grammatical concepts, and accurate pronunciation to communicate in everyday situations. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand basic texts and will have a solid foundation for continued German language study. Students are encouraged to purchase the textbook Treffpunkt Deutsch als Zweitsprache für Alltag und Beruf (Kursbuch/Übungsbuch) or Meeting Point: German as Second Language for Everyday Life and Work available on Amazon.

Learn the fundamental techniques of stained glass, including glass cutting, foiling, and soldering. Create your own unique sun catcher, choosing from a variety of patterns, colors, and shapes to take home. A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

Our understanding of nature has evolved in surprising ways. Explore the fascinating, beneficial, and sometimes downright wacky methods humans have used to classify the animals and plants that share our natural world.

Prepare for a secure and confident retirement planning with this comprehensive course. It explores key topics, such as the effects of inflation, taxes, investment basics, types of retirement plans, insurance, and estate planning considerations.

Master fly-tying skills and advanced techniques for creating streamers, dry flies, nymphs, and more. A $25 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

In just a few hours, learn the fundamentals of guitar playing and set the stage for years of musical enjoyment. This crash course covers basic chords and teaches you how to play along with your favorite songs right from the start.

According to American artist John Singer Sargent, “A portrait is a picture in which there is just a tiny little something not quite right about the mouth.” In this course, explore sketching techniques and facial proportions while gaining valuable experience in sketching portraits with ShawnaLee, a board member of the CT Society of Portrait Artists. Students will complete several portrait sketches throughout the course. A recommended materials list will be emailed to students before the first class.

This class offers 10 essential steps to creating a comprehensive estate plan. Topics include wills, living wills, power of attorney, beneficiary designations, and more