District 196 Community Education

Blubber is a thick layer of fat found under the skin of all marine animals and keeps them warm in icy waters. Make a blubber glove and submerge your hands in icy water to feel how marine animals stay warm in the coldest places on Earth. Make whales and penguins out of Model Magic(TM) air dry clay to take home too.

Bowling has become so popular that we've added a Monday morning league for those who can make it during the day. Our bowling leagues meet at Bogart's Entertainment Center. Join your friends for a fun morning of bowling and visiting. If you are hungry, you can stay and eat lunch right there in the Main Street Grill. You receive a free beverage with your meal purchase. Please indicate on your registration if you need lane bumpers and/or bowling ramp.

Join us for a relaxing evening of stress reduction and meditation through gentle yoga. You will learn breathing techniques and poses to promote strength and wellness. This class is for all levels and abilities. It can be adapted for those with limitations. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat or towel along with a water bottle to keep hydrated.

In ancient Norway a boy named Odd is in the middle of a spell of bad luck. In the forest, he meets a bear, a fox and an eagle who tell him a strange story that sends him on a journey to save the city of the gods from the Frost Giants. Sound winter-y enough for you? Why not grab a mug of hot chocolate or tea to enjoy while listening to this very wintery story?

Seashells are always fun to use in making crafts. Choose from different kinds of shells to make the shape of a Christmas tree on black canvas. There will be gems to add as lights to brighten up the tree. Maybe even a star to place on top!

Join us for stretching and moving to music. We'll also use some hand weights for more muscle toning. This easy exercise class is so much fun you will forget it is good for you! Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. Bring a water bottle and hand weights if you have them.

Our bowling leagues meet at Bogart's Entertainment Center. Plan to join your friends for a fun afternoon of bowling and visiting. If you are hungry, you can stay and eat right there in the Main Street Grill. You receive a free beverage with your meal purchase. Please indicate on your registration if you need lane bumpers and/or bowling ramp.

Let's get together and make some beautiful cards for the holidays. Betsy will have a variety of colors along with stickers and more for you to make very festive cards that you can give to family and friends.

People have been collecting wooden soldiers for years. Why not start your own collection beginning with these lovely painted wooden toy soldiers. You can design and paint them however you'd like. Not sure how to paint it? Bring your own picture of a solider you like and try painting that way! We'll have some examples too!

Let your inner dancer out with this HOT! HOT! HOT! Lady Gaga song that makes you want to move!!! An early winter treat to get those feet movin' and hips groovin'! No Partner required to have a great time!

Come and help set up for our annual Holiday Dinner. We'll get the tables, chairs, napkins, cutlery and decorations ready for our dinner.

This angel is made from recycled materials. It will look beautiful hanging on your tree after we glam it up!

Celebrate the holiday season and get together with friends for a classic holiday movie. Refreshments will be served. You can check in for the movie starting at 5:45pm. The movie begins promptly at 6:05pm.

Mama Possum has done her best to impart wisdom to her newborn "A" possum brood—Antonio, Alisa, Abdul, Ajax, Alberta, Angie, Allan, Alphonse, Atticus, Alejandro, Augusta, Amlet, and the littlest possum, Appleblossom. There are many rules that must be followed in the possum world—never be seen during the day, avoid cars (metal monsters), people, and especially the hairies (dogs). Once they are on their own Appleblossom unexpectedly has a great big adventure! Story by Holly Goldberg Sloan.

This family looks cold but will keep your heart warm with how cute they will turn out. We’ll use different size blocks to make two adults and a child.

Calling all card players! If you enjoy UNO®, SKIP BO®, Gin Rummy, Go Fish, Old Maid and other card games plan to join your friends for a great night of fun. We will have the cards and some refreshments ready for you.