Hastings Community Education

Every year a large percentage of children drown within 6–10 inches of water. Most ofthese drownings happen because of a lack of basic water safety knowledge and skills.The basic skills that children need to know include: breathing, breath control, andhow to hold their breath, how to master and control buoyancy, and how to open theireyes under water. Brought to you by a collaboration between the Hastings YMCA andCommunity Education. Participants will be assessed and provided direction to continuetheir aquatic education. Parents are welcome to join their children in the water. Youdo not need to be a member of the YMCA to participate. Pre-registration is requiredthrough Hastings Community Education. No class November 5th.

Every year a large percentage of children drown within 6–10 inches of water. Most ofthese drownings happen because of a lack of basic water safety knowledge and skills.The basic skills that children need to know include: breathing, breath control, andhow to hold their breath, how to master and control buoyancy, and how to open theireyes under water. Brought to you by a collaboration between the Hastings YMCA andCommunity Education. Participants will be assessed and provided direction to continuetheir aquatic education. Parents are welcome to join their children in the water. Youdo not need to be a member of the YMCA to participate. Pre-registration is requiredthrough Hastings Community Education. No class November 5th.

Every year a large percentage of children drown within 6–10 inches of water. Most ofthese drownings happen because of a lack of basic water safety knowledge and skills.The basic skills that children need to know include: breathing, breath control, andhow to hold their breath, how to master and control buoyancy, and how to open theireyes under water. Brought to you by a collaboration between the Hastings YMCA andCommunity Education. Participants will be assessed and provided direction to continuetheir aquatic education. Parents are welcome to join their children in the water. Youdo not need to be a member of the YMCA to participate. Pre-registration is requiredthrough Hastings Community Education. No class November 5th.

Every year a large percentage of children drown within 6–10 inches of water. Most ofthese drownings happen because of a lack of basic water safety knowledge and skills.The basic skills that children need to know include: breathing, breath control, andhow to hold their breath, how to master and control buoyancy, and how to open theireyes under water. Brought to you by a collaboration between the Hastings YMCA andCommunity Education. Participants will be assessed and provided direction to continuetheir aquatic education. Parents are welcome to join their children in the water. Youdo not need to be a member of the YMCA to participate. Pre-registration is requiredthrough Hastings Community Education. No class November 5th.

Whether you’ve never danced before, or have a bit of experience, you can amaze your family, impress your friends and surprise yourself with how easily you can learn promenades, turns, spins and more in Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango and Rumba. Instructor, Monica, is a USA Dance national champion. Couples only, please. Min. 6/Max. 25 couples

Become your own cake boss!Decorate an 8" celebration cake to take home and gain skills in shell boarders, writing, and star filling work. There will be starter kits available to take home for an additional $12.00. Plan to give instructor $10 at class for consumable and supply fee. Min. 5/Max. 12

Concentrate on the patient survey, bleeding, shock, fractures, strains, sprains, seizures, diabetes, etc. Includes all recent updates from the American Heart Association. Student book is included. This class is both for first time students and recertification. Optional additional supply fee of $20 for AHA Completion Card, paid to instructor at time of class.

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If your goal is to succeed in becoming a published freelance writer by selling a magazine article, short story, poem, or even a novel to a traditional publisher, then this step-by-step workshop is for you! Supply fee of $20 due to instructor at the time of class.

Heartsaver CPR with AEDLearn adult and pediatric CPR including two-rescuer scenarios and use of the bag mask, foreign-body airway obstruction, respiratory emergencies, first aid for cardiac emergencies, and training on the use of the AED. Prevention and recognition are emphasized as it relates to adults, children, and infants. Basic Life Support for the Professional Rescuer is required by health care providers and other professional rescuer positions. An American Heart Association program equal to all other CPR courses. For both first time students and recertification. Optional additional supply fee of $20 for AHA Completion Card, paid to instructor at time of class.

For those involved in child care, teachers, foster care, coaches, and others working with children. Focus on the prevention of injuries, recognition of emergencies and what to do until help arrives. Includes all updates from the American Heart Association, including a discussion on SIDS and options for parents and caregivers. It is more in-depth, as it relates to young people. Optional additional supply fee of $20 for AHA Completion Card, paid to instructor at time of class.

Heartsaver CPR with AEDFocus on respiratory emergencies and how to give first aid for cardiac emergency as a lay rescuer. Learn CPR and relief of choking in adults, children, and infants and use of barrier devices for all ages. Prevention and recognition are emphasized. Receive training on the use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED). An American Heart Association program equal to all other CPR courses. For both first time students and recertification. Optional additional supply fee of $20 for AHA Completion Card, paid to instructor at time of class.

Create beautiful all-occasion cards in minutes! Make 15 cards - 3 each of 5 differentdesigns - using the included looking up stamp set. Folded card size 4”x6”. Supply fee of$35 due to instructor at  time of class.

Truffles are delicious and easy to create for you or for giving. Dip truffles in chocolate or roll them in chopped nuts, cocoa, flaked coconut or chocolate sprinkles. Truffle centers may be a plain rich chocolate or they may be flavored with espresso or liqueurs. You can decide to place a surprise pecan half, whole almond or a candied cherry in the center, too! Assorted round chocolate truffles are a delight for your taste buds and a pleasure for your eyes in their decorative candy cups. Expect to take home an assortment of 25 exquisite truffles. Bring a container to bring home your creations safely. Plan to give instructor $11 at class for consumables and supplies.

Start the holiday with a new “twist”! Enjoy an hour of fun, moves that will get you into the holiday spirit and … burn off some calories before the holiday feasting begins! No partner needed. Min. 10/Max. 30

A revolution has taken place in the book-publishing industry. The traditional gatekeepers are no longer in control, and self-publishers are now able to produce a finished, professional-quality book for fewer out-of-pocket expenses, and take advantage of new ways to sell their books to a worldwide audience. Learn about every stage of the publishing process using time-honored, traditional, and cutting-edge strategies. Additional supply fee of $6 due to instructor at time of class.

Simple, easy and fun to dance! This single night session covers the basics and will have you spinning, turning and twirling before you know it. Couples only please. Min 6/Max. 25 couples