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].

Class Proposal Form

Spring 2024 Course Information

Print a Registration Form or use our online registration

***Note: Classes are canceled on district snow days unless your instructor contacts you!***

Registration Form

ZUMBA and strength training combo (AGES 13 & UP)

The Zumba program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away! The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. This class is for all ages and fitness levels. An optional 20 minute strength training class follows the Zumba class. You will need to supply your own free weight. Instructor Denise Perkins.

Dates: Mondays and Thursdays (Year Round)

Time: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm (Zumba)

Place: Union Street Room (Gym)

Cost: $5 drop-in fee (Zumba)

CHAIR YOGA

Good class for those who are perhaps less mobile, struggling with balance, are more comfortable seated, have an injury, or are in the mood for a good but not vigorous class

Days: Mondays

Location: Union Street Conference Room

Time: 4:30-5:30 pm *Please note NEW time and location

Cost $8 per class

**VIRTUAL OPTION ALSO AVAILABLE for $5**

YOGA Mixed-Level Class

All are welcome! Any size, shape, age, and level of experience.

Days: Wednesdays

Location: Union Street Room 110

Time: 6:15-7:15 pm

Cost $8 per class

**VIRTUAL OPTION ALSO AVAILABLE for $5**

YOGA Mixed-Level Class

All are welcome! Any size, shape, age, and level of experience.

Days: Sundays

Location: Union Street Room 110

Time: 6:15-7:15 pm

Cost: $8 per class

**VIRTUAL OPTION ALSO AVAILABLE for $5**

*No YOGA on :

Sun. March 24, Mon. March 25, and Wed. March 27 (and Sun. March 31 for Easter Sunday.)

PILATES

Come join us as we stretch and breathe our way to a healthier you! This class will focus primarily on stretching and increasing your flexibility. Please bring a mat to class

Days: Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm

Thursdays from 10:00-11:00 am

Location: Union Street Rm 110

Cost: FREE!!!! (Please email [email protected] if you plan to attend. Instructor will not hold class if nobody plans to attend.)

KEEP TALKING: AN INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL VOICE OVER

If you’ve ever wondered how to begin in voice over part time, full time, or for supplemental or retirement income, this workshop is a great, upbeat, and most importantly, realistic first step. Our easy-to-access remote learning system will take you behind the scenes at Voice Coaches main studios, where we regularly produce voice over content for clients including Netflix, Discovery, HGTV, Disney, Lifetime, Nickelodeon, and many more. From audio books, training material, animation, and commercials to socially relevant content, television, and much, much more: today’s voice over field has become a great way to leverage your individual voice qualities and communication skill in a whole new way.

This class also includes an opportunity to receive a brief one-on-one voice range and quality assessment with our instructor.

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

Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Location: Live web meeting

Cost: $25

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 (Spring Session - April 17th - June 5th)

Time: 6:00 pm to 6:45 PM

Place: Union Street Center (Gym)

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 (Spring Session - April 17th - June 5th)

Time: 7:00 - 7:45 PM

Place: Union Street Center (Gym)

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 (Spring Session - April 17th - June 5th)

Time: 7:45 - 8:45 PM

Place: Union Street Center (Gym)

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

INSTANT PIANO FOR HOPELESSLY BUSY PEOPLE

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. 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+.

Date: Monday, February 26, 2024

Time: 6:30-9:30 PM

Location: *This is a Zoom Class*

Cost: $61

INSTANT GUITAR FOR HOPELESSLY BUSY PEOPLE

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. 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+.

Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Time: 6:30-9:30 PM

Location: *This is a Zoom Class*

Cost: $61

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