This course will explore all aspects of bird life and will broaden your bird knowledge by giving you a strong foundation in all things feathered. Classroom content includes identification of over 50 bird species, field techniques, anatomy, behavior, evolution, feeding habits, breeding, migration, and habitat ecology. The class will conclude with a Saturday (June 3, 7-10am) birding trip to the Utica Marsh to put your classroom work into practice!

Come and learn the basics of reading and writing braille! This class will teach you the braille alphabet and various short-form contractions. Upon completing this course, you will have an idea of what it is like for a visually impaired braille-user to read and write. Come enjoy hands-on and interactive learning. Come push your senses to the limit!

With Easter and Mother’s Day approaching, beat the crowds and host a brunch worthy of your best pajamas, including healthy options and springtime splurges.

Learn the art of professional cookie decorating in this hands-on workshop. We will briefly talk about the basics of baking cookies and offer tips and tricks of the trade, but then we'll move right into the world of decorating. There will be hands-on lessons on various decorating techniques. You’ll create a variety of designs to bring home at the end of class. Ages 12+.

Explore ways to attract wildlife to your yard by creating aesthetically pleasing native landscapes with ecological value. We will discuss design and use of space, plant species choice, and animals it will attract and benefit.

This course will acquaint participants with the different types of abuse seniors face and help them recognize the possible signs of elder abuse and how to intervene and obtain assistance for the victim. This course is for professionals that work with the elderly and families concerned about their loved ones when placed into a nursing home setting. 

This course will cover the most common scenarios a law-abiding citizen may face in their everyday lives.   The class will focus on highly effective and efficient methods the average person can utilize to avoid, manage and survive potentially violent encounters. No experience required. Age 13+

This workshop is an upbeat and realistic introduction to voice acting. You will learn the types of voiceovers, what it's like to work in a studio, in-demand voice types, where to find opportunities close to you, and industry pros and cons. You will have an opportunity to record a voiceover for playback at the end of class.

Topics in this course include first aid, CPR, and athletic training/conditioning principles. Upon completion, students are eligible for National Safety Council First Aid and American Heart Association CPR certification. This is one of three mandatory courses required by the New York State Education Department to become permanently certified to coach high school athletics.

We’re ready to get back to our travels! When it is safe to go on a trip, where can we go, how do we stay safe, and how do we make our travel free? If you are near retirement, changing careers, a student, or someone who likes the idea of making additional income to support your travel dream, this class is for you. World traveler Gina Henry shows you how she is prepared for the new “travel normal” including important tips on safety, trip insurance, what to do if you become sick, and other strategies. Discover over 200 ways to travel free. Earn free airline tickets, hotel nights, tours & more in the USA & worldwide! Volunteering, fun work-vacations, paid travel, teaching English and remote employment opportunities. Tuition includes Gina’s 100-page ebook How to Travel Free & Safely (retail value $39.95).

Taste the flavors of Lebanon and the Mediterranean and learn the tips and tricks that you’ve come to enjoy at Zeina’s Lebanese restaurant! Learn many healthy and delicious Lebanese dishes. Take one or all three!

Course topics include: Baba Ghanoush, Malfoof, Marshoosheh

Have you ever wondered what math operations look like in braille? Well now here's your chance to find out! Students will learn basic Nemeth Code as it is used to transcribe Math into braille. Come and see how braille is used to navigate the mathematical world around us one dot at a time!

This course introduces the basic philosophy and principles of coaching as integral parts of physical education and general education. Topics include the function and organization of leagues and athletic associations in New York State; state, local, and national policies as related to athletics; standards for the responsibilities and duties of the coach as an educational leader; legal considerations; team management; athletic facilities; budget and record keeping; and, interacting with supervisors and officials. This is one of three mandatory courses required by the New York State Education Department to become permanently certified to coach high school athletics.

This course will cover the most common senior citizens may face in their everyday lives.   The class will focus on highly effective and efficient methods the average senior can utilize to avoid, manage and survive potentially violent encounters. No experience required.  Ages 55+.

This course will cover the most common senior citizens may face in their everyday lives.   The class will focus on highly effective and efficient methods the average senior can utilize to avoid, manage and survive potentially violent encounters. No experience required.  Ages 55+.

Now that you’ve mastered the basics, take your skills to the next level. Classes will be targeted to the interests and abilities of the participants. Students will use games, videos, and conversation to learn these important skills.

 

Learn the basics of preparing, selecting, and handling sushi ingredients, and the equipment used to make it. You will create the five basic styles of sushi using raw and cooked fish preparations: Maki, Uramaki, Temaki, Nigiri, and Sashimi.

Technology changes every day, and it can feel impossible to keep up with it. Luckily, there are easy ways to understand seemingly complex technology. By looking at emails, operating systems, social media, cell phones, and apps, together we can enter the 21st century! This course is the perfect opportunity to brush up on computer and smartphone basics, with extra time built in toward the end of class to just ask questions! Ask the instructor any questions you have about your technology problems.

This course provides basic knowledge and skills in the use and development of sport-specific coaching methods and skills. New York State high school rules and regulations, teaching methods, performance skills, organization and management of practice sessions, and conditioning are explored. An internship in a specific sport under the supervision of a master coach or athletic trainer and seminar sessions in inter-school athletic history are required. This is one of three mandatory courses required by the New York State Education Department to become permanently certified to coach high school athletics. Prerequisite: CO231 Philosophy, Principles & Organization of Athletics in Education.