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Adult Enrichment Courses

Irish Language for the Beginner (In-Person) Torrington

$65

with Noeleen Soraghan

Calendar Sep 24, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Learn how to greet people, talk about your family, and where you live. Speak simple sentences to carry on a basic conversation. The emphasis of this beginner course is conversation.

Sketching Animals (In-Person) Watertown

$105

with Shawna Lee Kwashnak

Calendar Sep 24, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Discover how to create more lifelike sketches of your favorite animals! Skills covered in this course include sketching techniques and lessons on how to interpret eyes, ears, noses, and fur. Create several sketches of animals of your choosing. The instructor will provide a supply list before the first class.

ABC's of Government Benefits for Your Loved One with Special Needs (Online)

$25

with Stuart Hawkins

Calendar Sep 25, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

This course will provide students with a greater understanding of the various government benefits available to their loved ones

ABC Italian (In-Person) Watertown

$105

with Viktor Isaku

Calendar Oct 1, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 5 weeks

An introduction to basic Italian vocabulary and sentence structure in the present tense, suitable for a wide variety of tourist situations. Learn useful Italian words and common phrases for travel, questions, exchanging pleasantries, dining out, and asking for directions.

Will run

Introduction to Pattern Making & Design (Online)

$45

with Susan Elias

Calendar Oct 1, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Learn first-hand the foundation of all design through the art of pattern making. Topics covered in this course include tools and terminology, and a live design demo. Students will need to have the ability, through their devices, to show the instructor what they are working on. The instructor will provide a supply list before the first class. The Five-Piece Sloper Set, priced at $25, will be available for purchase directly from the instructor. After purchase, students will receive a downloadable link to print and assemble the set, and guidance will be provided during class.

Beginners Tai Chi (In-Person) Watertown

$59

with Trevor Biggs

Calendar Oct 1, 2025 at 7 pm, runs for 5 weeks

***NO CLASS ON 10/29***

This course covers Tai Chi postures and health and wellness through performing Qi Gong routines such as walking, shifting weight, balancing on one or both feet and beginning forms

Will run

Introduction to Chair Yoga & Meditation (Online)

$55

with Judith Hilinski

Calendar Oct 2, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Discover gentle yoga poses you can do while seated or using a chair for support. This is a great time to connect with yourself and focus inward during this accessible fitness course. Learn about breathwork, walking meditation, mantras, and forest bathing. Students must have a chair and wear comfortable clothing.

Will run

Creative Songwriting Using AI (Online)

$105

with Roxann Riskin

Calendar Oct 2, 2025 at 7 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Taught by an enthusiastic instructor with a background in university technology, this course offers an alternate way of creating music. Within minutes, write, listen, and share your first AI song. You will learn about and explore an AI application that can immediately generate vocals, instrumentals, and related images. Fun themes will be presented for individual and group engagement with the AI program.





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