Community Education
Community Education Programs
Our Community Education Classes are typically run out of Union Street Center. Any other class sites will be indicated in the course descriptions listed below. We would love to hear your ideas about classes that you would like to take or teach. Give us a call at 517-663-8169!
We are currently accepting class proposals for our Community Education Program! This is a great opportunity to share your skills with others. Print and mail a copy of the Course Proposal Form to the attention of Melisa Chick at 501 Union Street or e-mail a completed form to [email protected]
Winter 2023 Course Information
Print a Registration Form or use our online registration
***Note: Classes are canceled on district snow days unless your instructor contacts you!***
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CARDIO DRUMMING
Connect with your true rhythm in life by combining drumming, music, rhythm and movement! This complete cardio workout is sure to make you sweat! First class is free to try!
Dates: Mondays & Thursdays (Year Round)
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Place: Greyhound Central Elementary - Gym
Cost: (Drop-in) $2.00 to rent a kit or $20 to purchase kit (class is free if you bring your own equipment)
SANCHIN-RYU'S KARATE FOR KIDS - (Grades K-8)
This program combines two crucial courses into one - Sanchin-Ryu Karate & Self-Defense and Project Secure Child (child safety). This class is taught by Certified Sanchin-Ryu Instructor, Sensei Philip Benedict, 4th Degree Black Belt.
Dates: Wednesdays (Winter Session February 1st - March 22nd)
Time: 6:00 pm to 6:45 PM
Place: Union Street Center (Room 108)
Cost: $40/student (8 week session)
SANCHIN-RYU'S KARATE FOR FAMILIES
Set in a fun, non-competitive and informative atmosphere, this program is designed to empower today's adults with knowledge that can save your life! Students will learn a broad range of techniques including individual strikes, advanced combinations and more. This class is taught by Certified Sanchin-Ryu Instructor, Sensei Philip Benedict, 4th Degree Black Belt.
Dates: Wednesdays (Winter Session February 1st - March 22nd)
Time: 7:00 - 7:45 PM
Place: Union Street Center (Room 108)
Cost: $80/family (8 week session)
SANCHIN-RYU'S KARATE FOR ADULTS
A parent and child program for ages four (4) and up. This program combines two crucial courses into one - Sanchin-Ryu Karate & Self-Defense and Project Secure Child (child safety). This class is taught by Certified Sanchin-Ryu Instructor, Sensei Philip Benedict, 4th Degree Black Belt.
Dates: Wednesdays (Winter Session February 1st - March 22nd)
Time: 7:45 - 8:45 PM
Place: Union Street Center (Room 108)
Cost: $40/student (8 week session)
RECREATIONAL UKULOGY
Do you want to learn to play the ukulele? Join us for a 6-Hour (three, 2-hour classes)Recreational Ukulogy Course! This is not a music theory class - NO experience needed!
You will learn to: identify parts of a ukulele, tuning a (GCEA) ukulele, identify usage of left & right hand, read chord shapes and applying movement to the fret board, use chromatic scale to find major (I, IV & V) chords of a key, transpose to different keys using a chart, play songs using 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6 chords. You'll also get a song book with all songs you learn in class.
Open to ages 10-adult. There are 6 loaner ukeleles to use (first come first serve, email [email protected] if you plan to use one).
Dates: February 20th, 21st and 23rd
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Location: Union Street Center (Conference Room)
Cost: $60 for 6 hours and includes student book