PLEASE NOTE: All registration and payment for Spring 2026 are online only. Registration will close one (1) week before the start of each class.
Full course information for BCSD Continuing Education can be found below.
General Information
Course Fees
Continuing Education course fees vary as outlined in course descriptions. Regardless of base cost, non-residents must add $10 per course. Registration and payment must be made online through MySchoolBucks.
Eligibility
Courses are open to all persons ages 21 or over, with the exception of SAT review courses. For courses accommodating a limited number of students, Bethlehem Central residents will have preference.
Registration
Starting in Spring 2026, all Continuing Education registration and payment must be completed online.
This change ensures registrations are processed in the order they are received and provides a secure payment method for all participants. The district will be using MySchoolBucks for online registration and payment. MySchoolBucks is a longtime vendor-partner of the district.
- Paper checks and cash will not be accepted.
- Submitting payment for a class online confirms your registration for that class.
- If a class is full, you will not be able to register or pay for the class.
- Non-Residents must purchase one $10 Non-Resident Pass through the online store.
- Registration will close one week before the start date of each class.
- Senior exemptions are available on a first-come, first-served basis for select classes ONLY. The senior exemptions will be visible at checkout.
- No refunds will be granted after the start of the first class.
To register :
Class Times and Locations
Most Continuing Education courses meet once a week, between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., and last up to 10 weeks. Exceptions are noted within course descriptions. Please check the schedule of classes in which you are interested.
Most classes are held at Bethlehem High School, 700 Delaware Ave. Delmar, but some classes are held in other buildings. Note class locations in course descriptions.
Refunds
Refunds will be given if withdrawal from a class occurs before the start of the first class. Refunds will not be given for missed class sessions.
Cancellations and Rescheduled Classes
The Continuing Education Office may cancel courses with fewer than 12 registrants, since those courses may not meet expenses. In addition, we reserve the right to cancel/ reschedule classes due to unforeseen situations. Classes will not be held when school is not in session. Notification of cancellations due to weather will be given via local broadcast stations and the district website. You can also sign up to have school cancellations sent to you via e-mail through the district’s ParentSquare system.
No classes will be held April 3-10, 2026. There may be other dates when a specific class does not meet. Please see course listings. In most cases, class time lost due to weather cancellations will be made up at the end of the course.
Course Descriptions
Adult Learn To Swim
- Location: Middle School Pool
- Instructor: Banas, McGaughan
- Length: 5 weeks, meets twice a week
- Starting Date: March 9
- Day & Time: Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 PM
- Fee: $147.17
This will be an introduction to swimming for non-swimmers (fearful swimmers). The course will focus on conquering your fear of the water and becoming confident in and around the water. Limit of 12 students. No senior exemptions. No class April 6, April 8.
Aqua Zumba
- Location: Middle School Pool
- Instructor: Hatch
- Length: 8 weeks
- Starting Date: March 3
- Day & Time: Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 PM
- Fee: $84.28
This class is perfect for those registrants looking to make a splash by adding low-impact and high-energy aquatic exercise to the fitness routine. Aqua Zumba®️ blends the Zumba®️ philosophy with water resistance for one pool party you shouldn’t miss! There is less impact on your joints during an Aqua Zumba®️ class so you really can lose. Water creates natural resistance, which means every step is more challenging, and helps tone your muscles. Limit of 20 students. No senior exemptions. No class April 7, April 21.
Ballroom Dancing I
- Location: High School Cafeteria
- Instructor: Allen
- Length: 10 weeks
- Starting date: March 5
- Day & Time: Thursdays, 6:30-8:00pm
- Fee: $73.79 per couple
Get out and have some fun learning to dance. Beginner Ballroom Dance Class will teach basics in Waltz, Fox Trot, Tango, Rumba, Cha Cha and Swing. Please no sneakers or rubber soled shoes. Partner necessary. Limit of 20 couples. No class March 26, April 9.
Ballroom Dancing II
- Location: High School Cafeteria
- Instructor: Allen
- Length: 10 weeks
- Starting date: March 4
- Day & Time: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm
- Fee: $73.79 per couple
Keep up your dancing lessons in this Intermediate Ballroom Dance Class. This includes a review of what you learned in Ballroom I plus more in-depth lessons. Prerequisite of this class is taking Ballroom I and having a working knowledge of dances. Please no sneakers or rubber soled shoes. Partner necessary. Limit of 20 couples. No class April 8.
Become A Rotary Exchange Student And/Or Host Family
- Location: High School – Room D132
- Instructor: Huang, Burdick, Parker, Ebersold
- Length: One night only
- Day & Time: Tuesday, March 24, 6:00-7:00pm
- Fee: Free
The informational course will cover the process for high school students to study abroad as outgoing Rotary Exchange students and for families to host exchange students. You will hear from previous host families about the benefits of hosting, specifically the unique experiences they had and the lifelong friendships gained for both the family and the exchange student. We will also present on the expectations of being a host family, as an outgoing exchange student, and the family of an outgoing exchange student. Parents and students are welcome to attend. Limit of 30 students.
Breathing for Health and Longevity
- Location: High School – Room B115
- Instructor: Muncil
- Length: One night only
- Starting date: February 11
- Day & time: Wednesday, 6:00 to 7:15 pm
- Fee: $16.14
Yoga breathing is not just for yoga students and it is not taught only in yoga classes. Join certified Breath Coach, Kim Muncil, to learn different techniques that can be used by anyone at any age to improve their health and well being. Breath work helps to strengthen and coordinate our breathing muscles and make the mind/body connection stronger. You will learn a variety of breathing techniques that work to balance the nervous system and relax and energize the body. This in turn can have a direct effect on stress level, sleep patterns, digestion, heart rate, and more. In this workshop you will also gain an awareness of your current breathing patterns with breath tests that you can continue to use as a way of measuring your progress. Limit of 30 students.
Cake Decorating
- Location: High School – Room D124
- Instructor: Connors
- Length: 2 weeks
- Day & Time: Thursdays, 6:00-7:30pm
- Class Dates: April 16 and April 23
- Fee: $21.38 (plus $25 material to instructor)
Learn a variety of techniques to make beautiful and fun cupcakes, in this sweet course. During the first class, we’ll cover the basics of assembling and using a piping bag and tips. Each participant will make three spring-themed cupcakes to take home. For the second week of class, we will dive into more advanced techniques, including flower piping and decorate flower cupcakes. All of the techniques taught can be used on cakes, as well! The instructor will provide all of the supplies including take home containers, and each week participants will take home the cupcakes that they decorated during the course. Tara Connors began Bash Parties in 2013, which hosts in-home, activity-based events, including a cupcake-decorating themed party. Please bring a $25 materials fee to the first class. Limit of 15 students.
Cooking – Learn To Make Baklava
- Location: High School – Room D124
- Instructor: Khalife
- Length: One night only
- Date: April 22
- Day and Time: Wednesday, 6:30-8:30PM
- Fee: $21.38 (plus $15 materials fee).
In this hands-on class, you will learn how to make Baklava from scratch, and get to take your own batch home. This dessert is very popular in the Eastern Mediterranean region. Robert Khalife grew up in Lebanon and has been making Baklava for over 30 years to the delight of his family and friends. Please bring $15 materials fee to class. Limit of 10 students. No senior exemptions.
Cooking – Lebanese Cuisine
- Location: High School – Room D124
- Instructor: Khalife
- Length: One night only
- Date: March 24
- Day and Time: Tuesday, 6:30-8:30PM
- Fee: $21.38 (plus $15 materials fee).
In this hands-on class, you will learn how to make and will sample several Lebanese dishes (e.g. Baked Kibbeh, Tabbouleh, Fattoush, Spinach pies, Meat pies). Please bring $15 materials fee to class. Limit of 12 students. No senior exemptions.
Crochet
- Location: High School – Room D136
- Instructor: Cooper
- Length: 6 weeks
- Starting Date: March 5
- Day & Time: Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:00pm
- Fee: $47.59
This class will teach you the basics of crochet, as well as provide the opportunity to brush up on skills. We will learn how to read a crochet pattern and explore a variety of possible projects. Beginners – please bring a crochet hook, I, J or K and a skein of light-colored acrylic worsted weight yarn. Experienced crocheters – just bring whatever you are currently working on. Limit of 15 students. No class April 9.
Design Your Career: A Vision Board Workshop **NEW**
- Location: High School – Room D130
- Instructor: Gelinas
- Length: One night only
- Date: Tuesday, April 14
- Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
- Fee: $16.14 (plus $5 materials fee)
In this fun and engaging 90-minute workshop, participants will step back from the day-to-day and reconnect with the bigger picture of their careers. Through a blend of guided reflection and hands-on creative work, attendees will clarify what they want in their professional lives and translate that vision into a powerful visual roadmap. Participants will explore key themes such as values, strengths, identity, and future possibilities—then craft a personalized career vision board that captures both the direction and the energy they want to bring into their professional lives. Whether planning a transition, seeking renewed motivation, or aiming for more purpose-driven growth, this session offers a meaningful, creative, and practical way to define what comes next. Attendees will leave with greater clarity, renewed focus, and a visual tool they can use long after the workshop ends. Limit of 30 students. Please bring $5 materials fee to first class.
Downsizing Made Simple
- Location: High School – Room D134
- Instructors: Sher, Stone, Halvorsen, and Fortin
- Length: One night only
- Date: Thursday, April 16
- Time: 7:00-8:30pm
- Fee: $16.14
Downsizing is challenging. That’s why you need to have a plan. You’ve raised your kids in the big house and now it’s time for something more manageable. You want less maintenance, and freedom to travel and enjoy experiences with your family and grandkids. We can help with that! We’ll walk you through the process one step at a time and make sure that when we’re done, you’re ready to move on to the next amazing chapter of your life. We’ll cover maximizing the sale price for your home, understanding the ever-changing market, making minor updates, decluttering, and where to donate. Presented by Nina Sher, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson with Hunt Real Estate and retired BCSD teacher; Judi Stone, Interior Designer with Take2Artworks; Liz Halvorsen, Professional Organizer with Mess to Bliss; and Lisa Fortin of Homestead Funding. Limit of 30 students.
Estate Planning – Taking The Mystery Out
- Location: High School – Room D130
- Instructor: Richard A. Fuerst, Esq. from R. A. Fuerst Law Group, P.C.
- Length: One night only
- Date: Monday, April 20
- Time: 6:30-8:30pm
- Fee: $37.11
Want to take the mystery out of wills, health care proxies, powers of attorney and trusts? If you have an interest in carefully planning for your future and for the future of your loved ones, we promise to explain the ins and outs of these important estate planning strategies – in simple, non- legal terms. For instance, regardless of your health, you can learn the advantage of having a health care proxy and/or living will. You’ll also learn why thoughtful planning will benefit you and your family as we discuss – based on the latest legal and government changes — nursing home and Medicaid considerations, as well as avenues open in order to reduce wealth transfer taxation. Richard A. Fuerst, experienced local attorney and workshop facilitator, will sensitively consider all your estate planning questions in this interactive workshop. Limit of 30 students.
Finding the Right College at the Right Price
- Location: High School – Room D138
- Instructor: Dr. Skarlis
- Length: One night only
- Day & Time: Tuesday, 6:30-8:00pm
- Dates: March 10
- Fee: $16.14
For parents/guardians of high school sophomores and juniors. This class will outline the steps you need to find a best-fit college for your child. Topics covered are: The top six factors colleges look for in applicants; the financial aid process and strategies to reduce college costs; rankings/schmankings: understanding why “fit” is critical; The new world of SAT/ACT optional admissions; how to make the most of college visits; essay and application tips and more. Families who take the time to educate themselves will have a smoother, less stressful and less expensive process. Instructor: Dr. Dean Skarlis, The College Advisor of New York. Limit of 30 students.
From Page to Stage
- Location: High School – B115
- Instructor: Dollinger
- Length: 8 weeks
- Starting Date: March 4
- Day & Time: Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00pm
- Fee: $52.83
Find your Inner Actor as you have fun conjuring up material for a short play, called a “Five by Five”. We’ll do warm-ups, read scripts from modern playwrights and use theatre games, sense memory exercises and improvisation to develop monologues and scenes. On the last day of class, we’ll have a chance to present our monologues and scenes. Your ” Bard” will become “Star of the Show”! Limit of 20 students. No class April 8.
Guided Meditation
- Location: High School – Library Media Center
- Instructor: Ramkumar
- Length: 6 weeks
- Starting Date: March 6
- Day & Time: Fridays, 7:00-8:00pm
- Fee: $52.83
Are you looking to improve your life, have more energy and feel relaxed? This guided meditation only requires you to relax. No experience necessary, no special clothes or ability required. Tune your mind off for a few minutes and this program will give you more energy, relaxation, productivity, and concentration. Limit of 20 students. No class April 3, April 10.
Home Design for Everyone: Create a Healing, Stress-Free Space **NEW**
- Location: High School – D127
- Instructor: Leonova
- Length: 6 weeks
- Starting Date: March 2
- Day & Time: Mondays, 6:00-8:00pm
- Fee: $52.83
A practical, hands-on course that teaches participants how to design healthier, calmer, and more functional homes. Each week combines a short lecture with an activity such as layout sketching, color palette exploration, material samples, and case-based design challenges. Students complete the class with a personalized design plan for one room in their home. Limit of 25 students. No class April 6.
Important Battles in American History
- Location: High School – Room D210
- Instructor: Wilson
- Starting Date: March 3
- Length: 5 weeks
- Day & Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:30pm
- Fee: $47.59
Topics: Battle of Charleston…The British defeat, New York: Washington is the best General?, Shiloh…Place of Peace, Fences…The real winners of the Civil War, The Bridge at Remagen…America’s Rubicon. A trip to Gettysburg is TBD. It will be considered with enough interest and commitment. Limit of 25 students.
Insanity **NEW**
- Location: Glenmont Elementary Gymnasium
- Instructor: Brunick
- Length: 9 weeks
- Starting Date: March 4
- Day & Time: Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm
- Fee: $52.83
High-intensity, demanding routines that alternate between long, intense bursts of exercise and short recovery periods. The program focuses on cardiovascular endurance, fat loss, and building lean muscle through plyometrics, cardio, and core exercises. Limit of 50 students. No class April 8, April 15.
Intensive Writing Workshop
- Location: High School – Room D138
- Instructor: Higgins
- Length: 8 weeks
- Starting Date: March 2
- Day & Time: Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm
- Fee: $63.31
Take your writing to the next level with techniques to deal with issues writers confront, including facing the blank page, refining dialogue and characterizations, developing descriptions for impact and atmosphere, and understanding and working with scenes and point of view. Open to writers of all levels. Limit of 25 students. No class April 6. No senior exemptions.
Introduction to Investing: Understanding Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds
- Location: High School – Room D134
- Instructor: Preville
- Length: Two Sessions to choose from
- Starting date: April 14 or April 30
- Day & time: Tuesday or Thursday, 6:00 to 8:00pm
- Fee: $16.14
Description: Interested in investing but unsure of where to start? Join our class to learn the basics of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, the backbone of most portfolios. This informational class will help you understand the differences and similarities of various investment types. We will also show you how asset allocation can reduce overall risk and explain the benefits of using diversification and time to build a portfolio. There will be no attempt to promote any specific investment. Participants can choose to attend the April 14 or April 30 session. Limit of 30 students.
Keys to Financial Freedom
- Location: High School – Room D134
- Instructor: Preville
- Length: One night only
- Starting date: March 30
- Day & Time: Monday, 6:00-8:00 pm
- Fee: $16.14
Description: This is an introductory course to money and cash flow management. Topics covered include budgeting, savings methods and vehicles, understanding and using credit responsibly, and insurance. Designed for those who are just starting out or looking to take control of their financial futures. Limit of 30 students.
Knitting
- Location: High School – Room D136
- Instructor: Loux
- Length: 8 weeks
- Starting date: March 2
- Day & Time: Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm
- Fee: $52.83
Learn how to knit and purl, cast on stitches and bind them off at the end of your work. Beginners will finish a small project: dishcloth, hat, scarf, or cowl. Intermediate knitters are welcome to tackle a more advanced project. Bring a small amount of WORSTED WEIGHT (size 4) yarn (light solid colors such as white, beige, pink) and size 7 or 8 straight needles to the first class to practice. Limit of 15 students. No class April 6.
Mastering Your DSLR Camera – Part 2
- Location: High School – Room D132
- Instructor: Luther
- Length: 8 weeks
- Starting Date: March 2
- Day & Time: Mondays, 6:30-9:00pm
- Fee: $73.79
A continuation of DSLR Part 1 (offered separately), but would be suitable for anyone with requisite photography knowledge. Since all digital photographs require post-processing, we begin with a guide to edit your unprocessed photos, from start to finish, in Adobe Lightroom. This is followed by exploring advanced photography/editing techniques (panorama, HDR, etc). A class may also be held at a remote location (weather permitting) to practice. Classes will also be dedicated to studio photography to learn about traditional portrait lighting patterns- we will set up a studio and practice headshots. And much more! Limit of 25 students. No class April 6.
Oil Painting
- Location: High School – Room D125
- Instructor: Somaio
- Length: 8 weeks
- Starting Date: March 3
- Day & Time: Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm
- Fee: $79.04
This painting workshop is suitable for any level. Bring your own supplies and project ideas if you like. A materials list will be handed out the first night for those new to oils. Still life, photo references, discussions, and demonstration of oil painting techniques will be available weekly. Learn more about color mixing, traditional layering, and brushwork. New and returning students are welcome. Limit of 20 students. No class April 7.
Pastel Painting
- Location: High School – Room D125
- Instructor: Somaio
- Length: 8 weeks
- Starting Date: March 5
- Day & Time: Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm
- Fee: $79.04
Pastel painting combines the joy of drawing and painting in a way no other medium does. In this class we will explore different techniques and materials so students can create unique, personal, and exciting artwork. We will cover the basics of strokes, work on a variety of surfaces and pay attention to composition, value control and other painting fundamentals. It is open to artists of any level. A materials list and paper package order form will be provided on the first night. Limit of 20 students. No class April 9.
Piyo – Tuesday
- Location: High School – Library Media Center
- Instructor: Stanco
- Length: 8 weeks
- Starting date: March 3
- Day & Time: Tuesday, 4:00-5:00pm
- Fee: $52.83
Piyo is a fusion of Yoga and Pilates. This class will be taught by a certified Yoga instructor and draw upon various styles of yoga to build a practice with Pilates. Piyo techniques allow you to build a strong, lean, and flexible body while cultivating mental well-being. Bring a mat and a bottle of water to this class and wear comfortable clothing. All levels of fitness are encouraged to attend. Limit of 25 students. No class April 7.
Piyo – Thursday
- Location: High School – Library Media Center
- Instructor: Stanco
- Length: 8 weeks
- Starting date: March 5
- Day & Time: Thursday, 4:00-5:00pm
- Fee: $52.83
Piyo is a fusion of Yoga and Pilates. This class will be taught by a certified Yoga instructor and draw upon various styles of yoga to build a practice with Pilates. Piyo techniques allow you to build a strong, lean, and flexible body while cultivating mental well-being. Bring a mat and a bottle of water to this class and wear comfortable clothing. All levels of fitness are encouraged to attend. Limit of 25 students. No class April 9.
Protecting Your Financial Life Online **NEW**
- Location: High School – Room D130
- Instructor: Yakel
- Length: One night only
- Starting Date: Wednesday, April 29
- Day & Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
- Fee: $16.14
Despite the increasing sophistication of scams, there are effective ways to help protect yourself online and stay ahead of scammers. This financial education presentation introduces and discusses cybersecurity and scam awareness topics to protect your financial life online. Limit of 30 students.
Ready, Set, Retire: A Non-Financial Look at Retirement Planning
- Location: High School – Room D138
- Instructor: Caso
- Length: 4 weeks
- Starting Date: March 18
- Day & Time: Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pm
- Fee: $31.87
Why do the Golden Years seem more like copper? Transitioning from an environment which has provided a lot of day-to-day structure, to having none, can be daunting. A study by David Evans in 2002 found that a significant number of retirees they researched experienced boredom. Additionally, adjusting to change impacted them in unexpected ways, yet more retirement workshops focus on financial planning. This workshop will help focus on what you find important in life and help begin the goal setting process toward a successful and fulfilling retirement. Limit of 30 students. No class April 8.
Retire with Financial Clarity **NEW**
- Location: High School – Room D130
- Instructor: Yates
- Length: Two Sessions to choose from
- Starting Date: March 3 or March 24
- Day & Time: Tuesday 6:00-7:00pm
- Fee: $16.14
Retirement is a major transition, and it’s natural to have questions. This session is about helping you simplify your financial picture and feel confident about your next steps. We’ll talk about creating reliable income from your savings/investments, how to avoid common tax pitfalls, and other key factors to keep on your radar. At the end of the class I will provide you with a checklist to help you move forward with clarity. Additional session of same course March 24. Limit of 30 students.
SAT Review: Critical Reading & Writing Subtests
- Location: High School – Room D105
- Instructor: Leach
- Length: 2 weeks (4 sessions)
- Starting date: April 14
- Day & Time: Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm and Saturdays 9:00-11:00am
- Fee: $126.21 + book (listed below)
Students will prepare for the May 2026 SAT by reviewing the verbal section of the SAT. For the first class, students must have The Official SAT Study Guide, Second Edition by the College Board. Available on Amazon. Class will meet April 14, April 18, April 21, April 25. Limit of 25 students.
SAT Review: Math
- Location: High School – Room B115
- Instructor: Corson
- Length: 4 classes
- Class Dates: March 27, April 17, April 24, April 29
- Time: Wednesday/Friday, 3:00- 5:00pm
- Fee: $126.21 + book (listed below)
This course will review formulas, problems and concepts for the Mathematics portion of the SAT for students who plan to take the exam this fall. The course will be completed right before the May SAT exam. For the first class, students must have The Official SAT Study Guide, Second Edition by the College Board. Available on Amazon. Limit of 25 students.
Stroke Development
- Location: Middle School Pool
- Instructor: Banas, McGaughan
- Length: 5 weeks, meets twice a week
- Starting Date: March 9
- Day & Time: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM
- Fee: $147.17
This stroke development class is designed for swimmers who can swim 25 yards and are comfortable in deep water. The class will focus on building confidence and refining technique in freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, and sidestroke. It is not intended for advanced swimmers or those seeking continuous lap swimming. Limit of 12 students. No senior exemptions. No class April 6 and April 8.
Swing Dancing For Beginners
- Location: High School Cafeteria
- Instructor: Allen
- Length: 10 weeks
- Starting date: March 4
- Day & Time: Wednesdays, 8:00-9:00pm
- Fee: $73.79 per couple
This introductory course will focus strictly on swing dancing, an American original. No previous dance experience needed. The first two classes will provide important foundational knowledge for the remainder of the course. Limit of 20 couples. No class April 8.
Taxes & Retirement. How the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ of 2025 Will Affect You **NEW**
- Location: High School – Room B115
- Instructor: Cash
- Length: Two nights
- Starting date: March 24 & 26
- Day & time: Tuesday/Thursday, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Fee: $16.14
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, passed in July 2025, will reshape many of our financial lives. From new Federal tax brackets, changes to SALT (State & Local tax), mortgage interest and property tax deductions, updated child tax credits, American car purchase incentives, the list goes on. Beyond today’s taxes, “OBBBA” impacts future retirement income sources, health costs (including Medicare), and estate planning for future generations. Join us this Spring to learn how to navigate potential pitfalls before they become irrevocable -and discover how to turn new challenges into planning opportunities. Let’s be proactive, not reactive. Additional sessions of the same two day program will be offered March 31, April 2 and April 14, April 16.
The Elephant in the Room: Discussing Addiction, Recovery, and Everything In-between **NEW**
- Location: High School – Room B115
- Instructor: Muncil
- Length: One night only
- Starting date: February 12
- Day & time: Thursday, 6:00 to 7:15 pm
- Fee: $16.14
Addiction touches all of us in some way. It is common, dangerous, insidious, and difficult to navigate. Join Bob Muncil for an informational evening on this topic. Bob is a recovered alcoholic of 33 years; and he has served on the Board of Directors for the Addictions Care Center of Albany for 19 years. Currently, he offers recovery coaching and interventions for those finding their way to a clean and sober lifestyle. Bob has vast experience in the field of addiction and understands the stigma that goes with it. The format for this class will open with facts and information regarding addiction and recovery; and then move on to topics/questions which will be written on index cards by participants to be anonymously submitted for discussion. Limit of 30 students.
Understanding Medicare: Parts A, B, D, and More
- Location: High School – Room D105
- Instructor: Yuhasz
- Date: Tuesday, February 24
- Length: One night only
- Day & Time: Tuesday, 6:00-8:00pm
- Fee: $10.90
Are you confused about Medicare Advantage, Medigap, and Prescription Drug Plans? This educational class will guide you through the different parts of Medicare and what each type of additional coverage means. We’ll also discuss the latest changes in Medicare, explain how and when to apply, and provide information on assistance programs available to help cover Medicare costs. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain clarity and confidence about your Medicare options. Limit of 25 students.
Watercolor Workshop II
- Location: High School – Room D125
- Instructor: Somaio
- Length: 8 weeks
- Starting date: March 2
- Day & time: Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm
- Fee: $79.04
Students with some watercolor experience or those who have taken Watercolor 1 are welcome. Through expressive interpretation of still life, landscape and figurative subjects, students will practice watercolor techniques including transparent wash, dry brush-on, wet-on-wet and resist while discovering their own artistic voice. A variety of painting styles will be explored. Students will also work on independent projects in discussion with the instructor. No class April 6. Limit of 20 students.
What’s Unique About an IRA?
- Location: High School – Room D134
- Instructor: Preville
- Length: One night only
- Starting date: April 21
- Day & time: Tuesday, 6:00-8:00pm
- Fee: $16.14
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA) allow you to make tax-deferred investments to provide financial security when you retire. For many Americans, it is a large part of financial well-being. Offering income in retirement and tax advantages while you save; they also carry penalties for early and sometimes late withdrawals. Understanding what makes an IRA different can help alleviate unnecessary penalties for both retirees and current savers. Join our class to learn the ins and outs of IRA’s and efficient withdrawal methods; ideal for those just beginning to save, retirees, and anyone in between. Limit of 30 students.
Woodworking (Beginning)
- Location: High School – Room F107
- Instructor: Shannon
- Length: 8 weeks
- Starting date: March 5
- Day & time: Thursday, 6:30 to 9:00pm
- Fee: $84.28
Acquaint yourself with woodworking through basic instruction in the use of hand and power tools. Activities will center on students’ projects of their choice. A small fee may be required for miscellaneous supplies and students must provide all materials for their projects, including: lumber, glue, sandpaper, etc. Intermediate students are welcome. Please, no skilled craftsmen wanting to use equipment for advanced sawing or planing. No senior exemptions. Limit of 12 students. No class April 9.
Yoga
- Location: Hamagrael Elementary – Cafeteria/Auditorium
- Instructor: Adams
- Length: 12 weeks
- Starting date: March 4
- Day & time: Wednesdays, 6:45-8:00pm
- Fee: $73.79
This class will focus on the development of body awareness and alignment, flexibility and strength training through the practice of the physical poses of Yoga known as Asanas. Tone and strengthen your muscles, ligaments, joints and nerves. Support and maintain the smooth functioning and health of all of the body’s systems. Dress in comfortable clothes that allow stretching and bring a yoga mat and blanket. Please refrain from eating a heavy meal two hours prior to class. Limit of 50 students. No class April 8, April 22.
Zumba (Monday) – “Ditch the Workout. Join the Party!”
- Location: Eagle Elementary Gymnasium
- Instructor: Karla Jaime-Benitez
- Length: 10 weeks
- Starting Date: March 16
- Day & Time: Mondays, 6:30-7:30 PM
- Fee: $52.83
Zumba is the most popular workout in the fitness world today! You have undoubtedly been hearing about Zumba around town, and in the media. It’s time for you to enjoy your cardio workout to international music! Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, and to get hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! You will love it! The class will meet in the Cafeteria on March 13 and all remaining classes will meet in the Gym. Limit of 50 students. No class April 6, April 13, May 25, June 1.
Zumba (Wednesday) – “Ditch the Workout. Join the Party!”
- Location: Eagle Elementary Gymnasium
- Instructor: Karla Jaime-Benitez
- Length: 10 weeks
- Starting Date: March 18
- Day & Time: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM
- Fee: $52.83
Zumba is the most popular workout in the fitness world today! You have undoubtedly been hearing about Zumba around town, and in the media. It’s time for you to enjoy your cardio workout to international music! Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, and to get hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! You will love it! The class will meet in the Cafeteria on March 13 and all remaining classes will meet in the Gym. Limit of 50 students. No class April 8, April 15,
Zumba Toning
- Location: Glenmont Elementary Gymnasium
- Instructor: Linda Mertz
- Length: 8 weeks
- Starting Date: March 12
- Day & Time: Thursdays, 6:00-7:00 PM
- Fee: $52.83
Zumba Toning is a dance-fitness class that combines the energy of Zumba with a focus on strength training and muscle toning. It uses light weights to add resistance to the movements, enhancing rhythm and coordination while sculpting targeted areas like arms, core, and legs. If you love Zumba, this is a great addition to your fitness routine. If you have never tried Zumba or worry that you have two left feet, this is a great way to get started! Please bring zumba toning sticks, 1, 2 or 3 lb weights or two water bottles for weights. Limit of 30 students. No class April 9, April 16.