Personal Enrichment   

Please note that a prerequisite for this class is the ability to independently rise from and get down on the floor without assistance. 

A $9 fee for use of the Student Recreation Center (SRC) is included in the course fee. All students must sign the SRC Usage Policy Acknowledgement before the start of class in order to attend. You will be asked to sign the policy during the registration process.

Yoga mat recommended. Yoga blocks provided. 

No class held 11/26.

We will complete three projects. No experience necessary. Palette included in class fee. 

For ages 18+. No Quest membership required.

This class is for learners who can participate independently—processing verbal and visual instruction, using course materials on their own, and engaging positively in a group setting. If you have specific access needs, please contact Disability Support Services before registering so we can explore accommodations and ensure a positive experience for all. 

Materials: For the first class, only bring pencils and a folder or 3-ring binder for notes. A materials list will be handed out and discussed on the first night of class to ensure you purchase proper materials. (Approved good quality paper is a must to ensure success - Do not bring cheap paper.) You will need your own approved watercolor paper and paint selection. Brushes are the biggest investment, and you may borrow the necessary brushes from the instructor each week.   

Class will be held in the Kendall/Baustian room at the Senior Center on 720 Sprague St.

For handlers ages 18+. No Quest membership required.

You will receive a link to a survey with additional questions about your dog in your order confirmation email. Please complete that survey before the start of your class.

Required Materials:

• 6 ft. Flat Nylon Lead (full length) with steel snap and only one hand loop at the end of the lead. Lead should be suitable for the size and strength of the growing puppy. No chain leads.
• Martingale Training Collar – adjustable collar with nylon webbing and a chain loop.
• Buckle collar with identification tags
• Treat pouch, secured at the waist (or other self-belted hip bag)
• Ziploc Baggie with very small treats

Suggested Materials:

• Small squeaky toy
• Linear toy (rope or nylon bone)25-50 ft. longline
• Book bag or tote bag
• Basic grooming tools
• Lightweight and/or collapsible small bowl
• Bottle of water
• Dog waste bags

Further details on materials will be included in the pre-course information sheet.

This time, we will investigate the "sleepers" and overlooked films from major directors. These are films either failed to capture audiences' or critics' attention during initial release or found themselves omitted from their directors' "canon". Together, we will explore films by Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, and several others. Come prepared to unearth and discover! 
No class held 11/27.

Whether starting a new garden or renovating an existing one, we all have areas in our yards that we would like to improve. But when it comes to streamlining garden maintenance and minimizing water use, we may be unsure of how to begin the process. In this class, we’ll take simple, practical step-by-step approaches to assessing, considering, and planning how best to design how each plot will function according to both existing site factors and your own needs. You’ll create healthy, uplifting spaces that contribute positively to your life.

For ages 18+. No Quest membership required.

Weather permitting, this class will include some time outside on campus and involve walking on unpaved terrain. However, this class does not include carpooling to a secondary location. If you are asked during registration to sign a field trip liability waiver, please do so in order to complete the process, but also be aware that no field trip is included in this class. Alternatively, if you would prefer not to sign, please register over the phone by calling 509-527-4331.

Fall is a busier time in the garden than one might expect – it's the best time for many productive activities that help keep gardens beautiful and easy to maintain in the next year. The cool weather and the still-warm soil make Fall the perfect time to plant, and in some cases, it’s also the best time for pruning. Fall is also a great time to mulch in preparation for spring. In this class, we’ll go through each of these activities step-by-step – demonstrating how each process not just makes your garden easier to care for, but helps it thrive.

The latter half of the class will be held outdoors in a nearby garden and will involve walking on unpaved terrain. Sturdy, closed-toe shoes, clothing appropriate for the weather, and water are recommended.

For ages 18+. No Quest membership required.

Students will carpool to a secondary location. All students must sign a field trip liability waiver before the start of class in order to attend. Upon enrollment, a link to the waiver will be included in the order confirmation email.

For ages 18+. No Quest membership required.

This class is for learners who can participate independently—processing verbal and visual instruction, using course materials on their own, and engaging positively in a group setting. If you have specific access needs, please contact Disability Support Services before registering so we can explore accommodations and ensure a positive experience for all. 

Materials: View the watercolors supply list! Please make sure to have all supplies ready for the first session of class. 

Class will be held in the Kendall/Baustian room at the Senior Center on 720 Sprague St. No class held 10/16 or 11/27.

For ages 18+. No Quest membership required.

No class held 11/26.

This is a Hyflex class, meaning that each class meeting you may choose to attend either in person or online via Zoom. The Zoom Meeting ID and link will be included in your registration confirmation email.

Required Texts:

• Pasternak, Boris. Doctor Zhivago. Trans. Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 2011. ISBN: 9780307390950.
• Smith, S. A. The Russian Revolution: A Very Short Introduction. OUP Oxford, 2002. ISBN: 9780192853950.

No class held 11/11 or 11/25.

For ages 18+. No Quest membership required.

This class is for learners who can participate independently—processing verbal and visual instruction, using course materials on their own, and engaging positively in a group setting. If you have specific access needs, please contact Disability Support Services before registering so we can explore accommodations and ensure a positive experience for all. 

Materials: View the watercolors supply list! Please make sure to have all supplies ready for the first session of class. 

Class will be held in the Kendall/Baustian room at the Senior Center on 720 Sprague St. No class held 10/16 or 11/27.

For handlers ages 18+. No Quest membership required.

You will receive a link to a survey with additional questions about your dog in your order confirmation email. Please complete that survey before the start of your class.

Required Materials:

• 6 ft. Flat Nylon Lead (full length) with steel snap and only one hand loop at the end of the lead. Lead should be suitable for the size and strength of the growing puppy. No chain leads.
• Martingale Training Collar – adjustable collar with nylon webbing and a chain loop.
• Buckle collar with identification tags
• Treat pouch, secured at the waist (or other self-belted hip bag)
• Ziploc Baggie with very small treats

Suggested Materials:

• Small squeaky toy
• Linear toy (rope or nylon bone)25-50 ft. longline
• Book bag or tote bag
• Basic grooming tools
• Lightweight and/or collapsible small bowl
• Bottle of water
• Dog waste bags

Further details on materials will be included in the pre-course information sheet.

We will also hear from guest speakers from the Walla Walla Immigration Rights Coalition.

Required Texts:

• Henry, Patrick. We Only Know Men: The Rescue of Jews in France during the Holocaust. Catholic University of America Press, 2007. ISBN: 9780813226163. 

For ages 18+. No Quest membership required.

Purchase a quarterly or annual Quest membership to receive a 100%-off discount code that can be applied to one (1) of the following classes:

• Where Did It Go? Mastering Files & Folders
• Take the Wheel: Windows 11 Basics

 

The discount code will be included in your order confirmation email for the membership – so do not purchase the class you want for free until you receive the code!

While arguably the most famous Amendment in the Bill of Rights, the 1st Amendment is far from the only important one – nor is it the only one to be scrutinized, interpreted, and applied across the history of the Supreme Court's cases. In this class, we will study and discuss Amendments 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8, as well as the questions that arise when they are applied to factual settings. What is due process, double jeopardy, or an unreasonable search? What police searches may be conducted pursuant to an arrest without a warrant? What, if any, laws regulating or restricting gun ownership may be currently constitutionally permitted? Is the giving of a Miranda warning required by the Constitution? What constitutes taking private property for public use? What is cruel and unusual punishment? And what is “scrupling” with regard to jury selection in a criminal case? Over ten weeks of lecture and discussion, we will explore all of these topics and more. 

While arguably the most famous Amendment in the Bill of Rights, the 1st Amendment is far from the only important one – nor is it the only one to be scrutinized, interpreted, and applied across the history of the Supreme Court's cases. In this class, we will study and discuss Amendments 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8, as well as the questions that arise when they are applied to factual settings. What is due process, double jeopardy, or an unreasonable search? What police searches may be conducted pursuant to an arrest without a warrant? What, if any, laws regulating or restricting gun ownership may be currently constitutionally permitted? Is the giving of a Miranda warning required by the Constitution? What constitutes taking private property for public use? What is cruel and unusual punishment? And what is “scrupling” with regard to jury selection in a criminal case? Over ten weeks of lecture and discussion, we will explore all of these topics and more. 

No class held 11/27.

Purchase a quarterly or annual Quest membership to receive a 100%-off discount code that can be applied to one (1) of the following classes:

• Where Did It Go? Mastering Files & Folders
• Take the Wheel: Windows 11 Basics

 

The discount code will be included in your order confirmation email for the membership – so do not purchase the class you want for free until you receive the code!