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].
Fall 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!***
We sincerely hope you’ll join our community of enthusiastic learners! This class is fun, realistic, and a great first step for anyone interested in voice over. For more information and full class description, please visit: https://gettingpaidtotalk.com/liveweb
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 (Fall Session 2 - December 6th - February 7th)
*No classes Dec. 27th or Jan. 3rd
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 (Fall Session 2- December 6th - February 7th)
*No classes Dec. 27th or Jan. 3rd
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 (Fall Session 2- December 6th - February 7th)
*No classes Dec. 27th or Jan. 3rd
Time: 7:45 - 8:45 PM
Place: Union Street Center (Room 108)
Cost: $40/student (8 week session)
UKULELE JAM SESSIONS
Dates: Ukulele Jam - 1st Thursday of the month; Open Acoustic Jam - 3rd Thursday of the month
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Location: Union Street Center (Conference Room)
Cost: $2 DONATION
UKULELE CLASS
In this class you will:
-Identify parts of a ukulele, -Tune your ukulele,
-Learn the four shapes your left hand uses to make the chord
shapes,
-Learn three simple right hand strum methods,
-Read chord shapes to move to the next chord shape on the fret
board,
-Use the chromatic scale to find major (I, IV & V) chords of any key,
-Transpose from one key to another using a chart,
-Use fret board ergonomics.
Dates: October 9th, 10th and 12th
Time: 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: Union Street Center (Conference Room)
Cost: $60
INSTANT PIANO FOR HOPELESSLY BUSY PEOPLE
give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the
way professionals do using chords. The chord method is LOTS
of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. The fee
includes the online book, online follow-up lessons, a recording
of the class, and also an optional periodic question-and-answer
session. Class is held online using Zoom and is partly hands-on
instruction and partly lecture demonstration. For ages 13+.
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. The fee includes
the online book, online follow-up lessons, a recording of the class and
also an optional periodic question-and-answer session. Class is held
online using Zoom and is partly hands-on instruction and partly
lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+.