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Adult Enrichment Courses

Intermediate Irish Tin Whistle (In-Person) Torrington

$65

with Jean Recchia

Calendar Mar 9, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Play traditional Irish tunes on the tin whistle in this course. Learn to read tin whistle tablature, master fingering techniques, and perform several songs. Prior experience with the instrument is required.

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Voice Over Class (Online)

$25
Calendar Mar 9, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

In this enlightening webinar, a professional voice coach shows how to use your voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Most people go about it wrong. This class teaches a unique method to break into this creative, fulfilling, and lucrative industry. Voice-overs are managed on your terms, turf, and time, with minimal overhead. Whether part-time or full-time, this could be the game-changer you seek. You also get to book a 1-on-1 script read and voice evaluation via telephone with your instructor. This class is via Zoom; you'll receive a link 24 hours prior.

Beginner Stained Glass (In-Person) Watertown

$45

with Sarah Segovia

Calendar Mar 10, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

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.

Full Course

Energy Healing (In-Person) Watertown

$25

with Carmen Byram

Calendar Mar 10, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Encourage your body’s natural energy balance and practice relaxation and stress reduction. This course is an ideal introduction to Reiki

Full Course

Steps to Retirement (In-Person) Watertown

$35

with Jason Castaldi

Calendar Mar 10, 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.

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Intro to Portraiture With Shawnalee - Part 1 (In-Person) Watertown

$125

with Shawna Lee Kwashnak

Calendar Mar 10, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

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.

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Creative Writing 2: Intermediate Level (Online)

$105

with Matthew Bessette

Calendar Mar 11, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 5 weeks

This second-level course builds on foundational writing skills, covering more advanced techniques in narrative fiction writing for the page, stage, and screen. Identify sophisticated fiction-writing techniques to weave well-structured plots, create compelling characters, communicate insightful themes, fulfill genre conventions, design an interesting setting, and shape your own distinctive writing style. This course culminates in a detailed outline for a full-length original work. Prerequisite: Creative Writing 1: Beginners Level.

Introduction to Grant Writing (Online)

$25

with Kellie Markle

Calendar Mar 11, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

This course provides an overview of the basics of grant writing for nonprofits and other organizations seeking funding. Learn how to identify potential funding sources, understand key components of a grant proposal, and develop effective strategies for writing compelling narratives and budgets.





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