Curious about preparing for retirement with your CT State Teachers’ Retirement? This class will explain your eligibility for retirement benefits, the key terms you need to know, your retirement benefit payout options, which are pension and annuity options, and your beneficiary options.

Discover how to search the internet more efficiently, safeguard your privacy, and maintain online safety with robust passwords and effective security settings. Explore a range of fun and useful online activities, including YouTube, virtual museum tours, online classes, and social media platforms. Bring your questions - there will be time for discussion and Q&A!

***THIS CLASS HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO START ON MARCH 21ST***

Learn practical self-defense tactics for a variety of scenarios, taught by a seasoned instructor and owner of the University of Martial Arts in Waterbury, CT. The course combines lecture with hands-on practice, covering grappling from different angles and defensive striking tactics. Gain confidence and essential survival skills in a supportive environment. Mats will be provided, and students are encouraged to wear loose, comfortable clothing and sneakers.

Learn and practice the different ways you can produce art using alcohol inks. Create suncatchers, landscapes, and abstract designs on tile, glass, or canvas. A $15 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

***NO CLASS 4/13***

Discover how to restore a cherished heirloom or a tag sale find to its original condition and value. If it’s made of wood, we can fix it! Bring a small piece of furniture to class and learn hands-on repair and refinishing techniques.

***THIS CLASS WILL START ON MARCH 23RD NOT MARCH 16TH AS INDICATED IN THE PRINTED CATALOG***

Cultivate a meaningful journaling practice to enrich your travel experiences and support personal growth. In a course led by a licensed clinical psychologist, explore travel writing as a vehicle for insights and reflection through prompts and exercises. Students should bring a journal and writing utensils to the first class.

This comprehensive certification course equips you with the knowledge and credentials to legally operate a boat or personal watercraft and includes the water ski towing endorsement. Once you complete the course and obtain your certification, it is valid for life!

***This class will be held 6-7:30 for two weeks not 4 as stated in the catalog***

Start, plan, and develop your online presence! Develop and grow your social media business in this course taught by a small business owner and entrepreneur with a master’s degree. Confidently post, grow your influence, and learn the basics of marketing, advertising, monetization, and account management.