Geneva Park District Winter 2018 Program Guide Winter2018_FINALWeb | Page 77

Adult Variety Cooking, Guitar, Ukulele and more! Guitar Basics for Adults Ages 18+ 6 Classes If you've always dreamed of becoming a rock star, it's never too late to learn. Students learn basic guitar skills including tuning theory, technique an chords. Acoustic, electric or classical guitars acceptable. Please note: supply your own guitar or rent on- site. $15-$20 text book fee also charged on-site. Instructor: Sounds Like Music Staff. (JK) $150(N/R $170) W 12/13-1/17 7:00-7:45pm Ukulele Basics for Adults Ages 18+ SLM 1421508-01 6 Classes Find your beach with this fun and rewarding instrument. Students learn basic strumming, chords, music theory and popular songs to play. Supply your own instrument or rent one on-site. Please note: additional $7-15 textbook fee charged on-site. Instructor: Sounds Like Music Staff. (JK) NEW! Basic Cooking Knowledge NEW! Recycling Know How What temperature do certain meats need to be cooked at? Is there an art to boiling water for pasta? Learn the correct way to bake chicken breasts and make a finishing sauce. Enjoy your meal or take it for lunch. We will touch on pantry and organization of your supplies and how to label. (JK) Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - get the basic guidelines on how to, what to, and why to recycle in your curbside bin. Also learn about where you can recycle nearly everything at drop- off locations: Styrofoam, electronics, hazardous waste, batteries, paint, and more. Discussion includes a power point with questions and answers, plus giveaways. The new Green Guide will be introduced and available for you to take. Attend this opening session of Batavia’s Earth Hour and plan to stay for the rest of the activities. (JK) Ages 18+ 1 Class $20(N/R $30) ESCC Th 1/25 6:45-8:15pm 1431513-01 NEW! Kitchen Knife Skill Ages 18+ 1 Class Almost everything you do in the kitchen revolves around the efficient use of your knives. With practice, you soon find that much of the tedium of cooking prep will disappear. Learn how to slice and dice quickly, how to buy a knife, hone it, chiffonade, supreme, and chop garlic and parsley. If you can, please bring a six or eight-inch knife, a paring knife, honing steel, and 9 x 12-inch cutting board to the session. (JK) $10(N/R $15) ESCCSu 2/25 1:30-3:00pm 1431512-01 NEW! How to Meal Prep Ages 18+ 1 Class Whether you are on a weight loss journey or want to eat clean to improve your diet, come learn to meal prep in a few easy steps. Prepping your meals will save you time and money while helping you to eat healthier. (JK) $12(N/R $18) Sa 2/3 The Lodge 10:00-11:00am 1431514-01 Ages 18+ 1 Class Free Shannon Hall Sa 3/24 6:45-7:45pm 1431509-01 $150(N/R $170) Th 12/14-1/18 7:00-7:45pm SLM 1421508-02 NEW! Tarot for Self-Discovery Ages 55+ 1 Class Tarot can be an easy and liberating way to look deeper into yourself. Come learn some easy spreads and practice with new friends. Brea is passionate about teaching others how to use this often misunderstood medium and practically apply it to your everyday life. (JK) $25(N/R $38) Th 1/11 Tu 3/20 The Lodge 9:00-10:30am 1431507-01 7:00 - 8:30 pm 1431507-02 NEW! From Seed to Shining Seed for the New Moon NEW! Intentions Ages 18+ 1 Class Ages 55+ 1 Class Hundreds of varieties of every vegetable are possible when growing from seeds. Grocery stores sell you one or two varieties. Big-box stores offer you one or two kinds of plants. Discover what you are missing. Learn a skill that will benefit your family and save you money. Learn techniques and experience a hands-on demonstration. Plant an heirloom seed to take home. (JK) Free ESCC Su 2/11 1:30-3:00pm 1431511-01 Learn how to use the Moon Cycle to set goals and reflect on your progress. Participants are welcome to repeat this class. Wear comfortable clothes. There will be some light movement and time for meditation. (JK) $15(N/R $23) The Lodge Tu 1/16 6:30-8:30pm 1431508-01 Th 2/15 6:30-8:30pm 1431508-02 Sa 3/17 6:30-8:30pm 1431508-03 Looking for a little competition? Get involved in one of our adult athletic leagues. Turn to page 63 for details. Resident Registration Day December 5 77