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Creative Songwriting Using AI (Online)

$105

with Roxann Riskin

Calendar Feb 19, 2026 at 7 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Led by an enthusiastic instructor with a background in university technology, this course offers a fresh approach to creating music. In just minutes, you’ll write, listen to, and share your first AI-generated song. Explore an AI application that can instantly produce vocals, instrumentals, and accompanying visuals. Fun themes will be provided to inspire both individual and group engagement with the AI program.

Learn to Speak Italian: Beginner Level (Online)

$95

with Fabiana Papleoni

Calendar Feb 19, 2026 at 7 pm, runs for 7 weeks

This beginner-level Italian course is organized into thematic units that build foundational language skills. Learn essential grammar, including vocabulary usage, articles, and verb conjugations, while practicing listening, reading, and writing through a variety of engaging activities. Cultural insights are incorporated throughout to deepen understanding of Italian life and traditions. The instructor will email students a custom-designed PDF binder containing lesson slides, grammar notes, a glossary, and practice activities. A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

Will run

Intro to Holistic Healing (Online)

$25

with Dorothy Moffitt

Calendar Feb 21, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Learn from a licensed massage therapist, aesthetician, Reiki Master, and Elite Firewalk Trainer as you explore simple self-healing practices and the foundations of holistic healing. Discover how to employ breathwork, grounding techniques, and attuning to the body’s signals and inner wisdom.

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ParaPathways Assessment

$89

with Margot Snellback

Calendar Feb 23, 2026 at 9 am

ParaPathways Assessment Dates Now Available at EdAdvance Litchfield

You may now take the ParaPro Assessment at our Litchfield location.

To schedule your test, please sign up through our registration system.

On Test Day:

  • Bring a valid, current photo ID and present it to the staff in the Computer Lab.
  • No food or drinks are allowed in the Computer Lab.

Helpful Study Resources:

If you have any questions, please contact us at snellback@edadvance.org.

Chell's Charcuterie Class (In-Person) Watertown

$79

with Michelle Richardson

Calendar Feb 23, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

This interactive class is an experience that brings people together through the love of food. For the seasoned entertainer or novice, this class will elevate your skills and teach you how to design and present a stunning charcuterie board. You will be guided through the process of creating a salami flower, a kiwi star, a provolone rose, and much more! The fee includes four cheeses, two meats, a selection of dried and fresh fruits, fresh herbs, crackers or flatbread, and a 9” bamboo disposable board. All tools will be provided for use during class (not included for take-home use).

Percussion Drum Circle (In-Person) Watertown

$75

with Vincent Dorso, Sr.

Calendar Feb 23, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Join the collective rhythm! This drum circle offers a space for communal expression and stress relief. Bring your own Conga or Djembe and immerse yourself in the beat, expressing your individuality through hand percussion. Participants must bring their own drum.

Steps to Retirement (In-Person) Watertown

$35

with Jason Castaldi

Calendar Feb 24, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

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.

Will run

ABC's Of Planning For The Future Of Your Loved One With Special Needs (Online)

$25

with Special Needs Professional

Calendar Feb 24, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

This class goes beyond the limited boundaries of wills and trusts, empowering families in developing a comprehensive plan for the long-term care and financial security of their dependents with special needs.





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