Making your own soap can be a fun hobby, and can also be very eco-friendly and cost-effective. As you learn the process in this class, we will create a small batch of soap together. You will learn important safety measures when working with lye, and we will talk about different oils that can be used in the process. Take your soap with you, along with instructions to finish at home and recipes to use in the future.

Register by October 28th. 

This popular course is a great way to learn the basics of the Spanish language in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Learn pronunciation, vocabulary, verbs, sentence structures and more in this four-week course. Through practice, reading and conversation, you will learn Spanish in the same way your instructor learned to speak English. Homework assignments are short and speed your progress so you move quickly through the course. Class size will be small to ensure individual attention. Please bring a portable Spanish-English dictionary, notebook and pen to class with you. Your course fee includes a textbook. Please remember that learning a new language requires practice and dedication, so attendance at all class sessions is important.

Register by September 25th. 

Bring your coins, ask your questions and connect with other collectors! This free, discussion-based gathering is for those who have taken Brad’s So You Inherited Your Uncle’s Coin Collection...Now What? class, either last fall or earlier this semester. You will have the opportunity to talk with others and ask further questions you may not have been able to ask during the formal class. Enrollment is required for one or both sessions.

Prerequisite: So You Inherited Your Uncle’s Coin Collection...Now What?

Register by September 28th. 

Bring your coins, ask your questions and connect with other collectors! This free, discussion-based gathering is for those who have taken Brad’s So You Inherited Your Uncle’s Coin Collection...Now What? class, either last fall or earlier this semester. You will have the opportunity to talk with others and ask further questions you may not have been able to ask during the formal class. Enrollment is required for one or both sessions.

Prerequisite: So You Inherited Your Uncle’s Coin Collection...Now What?

Register by December 1st.

Take your chess skills to the next level as instructor Anna James helps you excel at the game. In this intermediate chess course, you will learn more complex patterns and improve your ability to analyze different variations and patterns. You will connect with other chess players while improving your skills. Please bring the chess set you received in Introduction to Chess to each class.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Chess

No class November 7th.

Register by October 24th. 

The game of chess is one of man’s great creations. The rules can seem arbitrary to a beginner, but are actually the product of over 1,000 years of tinkering and refining. In this new class, all ages and levels are welcome to learn the game, even if you have never touched a chess piece before. Each week you will receive handouts and instruction before battling against a partner. While playing you will learn common patterns, how to methodically build a position, set traps and analyze variations. Your course fee will include a chess set to keep.

Register by September 5th. 

For thousands of years, families have taken care of their loved ones at home after death, and that option is still available. By choosing to reclaim the tradition of caring for your own family members at death, you provide not only a final act of love for the departed, but a first step toward healing for those who remain. In this course, we will discuss the legality of home funerals, logistical details and the importance of planning. Sarah will provide a description of green, or natural, burial options, and conclude with a role-playing demonstration on one of your classmates, learning the practical aspects of a home funeral.

Register by November 25th. 

Health care is known to be one of your largest expenses in retirement. If you are not factoring health care costs into your retirement savings strategy, you could be setting yourself up for financial shock. In this new course, you will gain insight to help you prepare for health care expenses. You will learn about key factors that affect individuals, options available for early retirees or younger spouses, and get tips to help you estimate, plan for and manage health care costs during retirement.

Register by September 14th.