Hastings Community Education

Sept 18, 2023 - June 6, 2024 HHS upper level indoor track M-F: 6:00-7:00 AM and 3:00-10:00 PM*Sat: 8 AM - 3PM* $20 per person per school year $10 for Senior Center Members and Adult with Disabilities Program Participants Enter through the upper doors of the high school and enjoy a walk in a temperature controlled environment. Walk passes can be purchased online but participants must pick up a physical pass and have their driver’s license scanned for a raptor badge at Tilden Community Center. Passes are not issued at the high school. Dates are subject to change. Walking during the school day is not permitted because we do not have staff to supervise the area and high school students are using the track during the school day. Please have your pass available when you enter the high school as district staff may ask to see it for verification. *Walk program letter will include building closed dates and all other necessary information. Tilden Community Center will be open for Raptor badges Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm and Friday 7:30am-4pm. Guidelines Letter --> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fObwSFiJTXMMoC5j9rYV9NsqoB-DwBVK/view?usp=sharing

Learn how to paint the perfect woodland scene featuring birch trees and accompanying leaves using a few simple techniques and materials. You will be guided step-by step through the painting process and be introduced to new art terms and techniques related to this project.

Understand how different sources of retirement income are taxed so you can get more bang for your buck in retirement. ATTEND TO LEARN: How the current tax system, Social Security rules and other factors interact to either cost or save you money What an effective marginal tax rate is and why it matters more than your tax bracket How the timing of withdrawals from different retirement income accounts impacts what you keep and what you pay in taxes

Have you thought about how you will look and feel if you don’t curb your eating? Hypnosis can help you control your eating habits and stop cravings. Motivation to walk/exercise and stop cravings for sweets and pop. You may sit or lay down for the hypnosis part of the session. This weight loss seminar can pay for itself in one week! Are you ready to quit smoking for YOU, not because others are pressuring you? Stop immediately without withdrawal, cravings or weight gain. All behavioral changes must occur at an unconscious level to be lasting. Begin with an intro for all then you will separate into sessions for weight loss followed by stop smoking/chewing hypnosis. Reinforcement Flash Drives are available for an additional $15. Wear comfortable clothes, bring a pillow and blanket (or sleeping bag). Conducted by Dr. Mary Fischer who holds a doctoral degree in clinical hypnotherapy with over five certifications in hypnotherapy. See www.hypnosisclinic.net Confirmation Notes Reinforcement Flash Drives are available for an additional $15. Wear comfortable clothes, bring a pillow and blanket (or sleeping bag).

Driving new customer traffic to your website and promoting your business is imperative in today's technology world. Don't let your skillset or company get left behind by missing the key social media rules you need to know! In this class, you'll learn how to craft a simple but effective social media marketing strategy, listen directly to customers and implement tips to grow your business all while staying organized without technology overwhelm. Benefits for the Students: Students will leave the class with action items they can easily implement themselves to see results for their business or role within their company and organization. Students will also benefit from having a plan for the rest of their 2024 year and know how to be effective with their time on social media for maximum results for gaining new clients or customers. Please note that each class is taught live online. If a student is unable to attend the live online training time, they can still register and watch the recording of the training at their convenience. Follow-up support is also included from the instructor and students are encouraged to reach out with questions at any time before or after the class has concluded.

Let your creativity fly free while you customize a whimsical birdhouse! Design ideas will be available for you to look through, or you can create your own. Several options of colorful pre-cut stained glass, glass tiles, mirrors, and glass gems will be available to adorn your house with. The sky’s the limit for decorating these adorable 10-inch wooden birdhouses. This class is perfect for all skill levels. No glass cutting or experience is required. All supplies and tools will be provided. Supplies and instructions to grout projects will be sent home with participants. (Birdhouse style and glass colors may vary depending on availability).

What can you do on Instagram that can result in huge growth for your customer base and sales? We’ve got the answers you need in this fun beginner level class to grow your business with Instagram. You’ll learn the key steps needed in order to improve your company bottom line and also gain more followers. Plus, you’ll learn to make your content irresistible and have fun in the process! Please note that each class is taught live online. If a student is unable to attend the live online training time, they can still register and watch the recording of the training at their convenience. Follow-up support is also included from the instructor and students are encouraged to reach out with questions at any time before or after the class has concluded.

Join Denise, an American Heart Association certified instructor, to learn infant, child, and adult CPR. Denise will also cover AED and choking. This course meets the requirements for the BLS Healthcare Provider and related positions as well as childcare providers.

This course trains participants to give CPR (cardiopulmonary) resuscitation) and use an AED ( automated external defibrillator) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Training is intended for non-medical participants.

Join Kirsten from her home kitchen in this live online cooking class as she demonstrates a variety of recipes to brighten up your summer, including quick air fryer vegetable-forward seasonal snacks plus a Blueberry-Ginger Shrub and Rosemary Lemon Syrup to liven up your warm weather libations. Extensive handout with additional recipes included. Class is recorded so you can watch when you’re able to or cook along at your convenience.

An educational presentation for anyone who wants to know more about Medicare. Topics will include Parts A, B, C, & D of Medicare, application process, estimated costs, supplements, MAPD, and when is the right time to sign up. This is an ideal course for people that are turning 65 or over 65 and coming off their employer medical plan as well as those currently enrolled in Medicare.

Are you prioritizing yourself and your values? Are you desiring direction to navigate your changing life? This seminar will help you harness your inner strength, identify what your healthy and happy future looks like, and set the direction to start now. Through exercises, we will explore your life's next chapter and create actionable steps to achieve your goals. Appreciate how fulfilled your life has been thus far and how to meaningfully shift to ensure you and your goals are on top. You are worth it.

Have fun with your friends and learn make your own fused glass Coasters! Each participant will select their special COE glass, hand cut and design 4-4”x4” coasters. A great gift idea and a great way to spend some time with friends and family in a collaborative artisan environment. Make the fused glass coasters in class. They will be brought back to the artist studio for fusing in a kiln at about 1400 degrees. Your coasters will be returned for pick up. Supplies and tools provided. Just bring your creative ideas! Theresa Charpentier has over 20 years of fused glass, mosaic and stained glass artistry experience.

Mosaic is a style of art where an image is created by arranging different shapes into a pattern. Basically, mosaics taught us how to make the broken beautiful! During this creative class, you will adorn a 6” x 18” weatherproof panel to create a beautiful piece of garden or wall art. Several options of colorful precut stained glass, tile, mirrors, and glass gems will be available. Browse through ideas and patterns provided or create your own unique design. This class is perfect for all skill levels. No glass cutting or experience is required. All supplies and tools will be provided. Supplies and instructions to grout projects will be sent home with participants. (Glass and grout colors may vary depending on availability).

A vital part of every retirement or resettlement discussion involves the roadmap of issues that help us decide where we want to call home! Is it Taxes, the Political Landscape, the Weather, the location of Family assets, Debt or Income concerns in Retirement, Cost of Living, Health Concerns or . . . our Friends are already there! When should we start this discussion? Did you know many States do not tax Social Security, Pensions or other Qualified Retirement Income sources? Which are the worst states for Estate Taxes? How do we establish Domicile? How about the quality of medical resources and retirement facilities – who is good, who is not-so-good? All these issues will be raised and discussed in an open and friendly manner with questions encouraged. A zoom link will be emailed a few days before the start of class.

Sound baths is a therapeutic practice that uses sound to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. The crystal bowls and other instruments provide a soothing and meditative sound. The sound bath sessions create a calming and relaxing environment that helps to reduce stress, anxiety, and tension. Bring a yoga mat, blanket and water.

In this introductory class, you will make 3 mandala paint dotted pieces of artwork. Turn them into your choice of magnets, pins or pendants. All supplies and dotting tools are provided for use. Painting will be done in class. Sealing and finishing work of your mandalas will be completed by the instructor and your artwork dropped back off at class event location within 1-2 weeks. No experience necessary for this class. Just have fun! Background: Mandala dot art is a pattern that is created with many small colorful dots. The pattern itself is usually quite simple and is constructed of several geometrical figures. The center is a dot, which is a symbol considered free of dimensions. It is interpreted as the starting point, the beginning of contemplation, and devotion. From there, the dot is surrounded by lines and geometrical patterns that symbolize the universe, encompassed by the outer circle which represents the cyclical nature of life. It is considered to be a therapeutic art and reflects the artist’s soul.

Are you seeking opportunities to practice speaking Spanish? If so, this is the class for you! Instructors will engage participants each week with real-life conversation scenarios to encourage chatting and conversation. Conversation topics include 'un poco de todo' a little of everything and everyday Spanish. In this dynamic and hands-on class, participants will practice useful Spanish vocabulary and conversation components that can be applied to the home, workplace, travel, leisure, etc. Start speaking Spanish today! Open to new and previous Spanish conversation participants. Basic computer experience and the ability to access zoom is required. Option 1~ for beginner level participants Option 2~ for intermediate and advanced level participants *Please choose the option that best describes your skill level to be placed with participants for matching level conversation abilities and practices.

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands-on instruction. Topics include: How chords work in a song How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it How to form the three main types of chords How to handle different keys and time signatures How to avoid “counting” How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords

Craig Coffman [$49/student] Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. Class limited to 15 students. For ages 13+. Topics include: How chords work in a song How to form the three main types of chords How to tune your guitar Basic strumming patterns How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid) How to play along with simple tunes