Adult Enrichment

Recreation Center Instructor Staci Joers has an Associate’s Degree from MATC in Restaurant and Hotel Cooking. She has had the privilege of working with many great chefs. Staci will demonstrate how to prepare these recipes and you will observe and sample. Please note, this is not a hands-on cooking series.

Strawberry Fields for Dinner

It’s summer time so that can only mean one thing, it’s strawberry season! Strawberries are delicious and can be used in a variety of ways. Staci is ready to show you some of the many delicious ways they can be prepared. The tasting menu includes: Baby Greens with Strawberries, Spicy Pecans and Balsamic Bleu Cheese Dressing, Tequila Lime Tilapia Tacos with Strawberry Salsa, Individual Chocolate-Strawberry Cobblers and Strawberry White Wine Cocktail (non-alcoholic).

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206000.01 T 6/7 6:30-8:30pm $28/$42

Summer, Spice and Everything Nice

Summer is the time of home gardens and beautiful farmers markets are spilling over with fresh produce. This evening we will be taking advantage of this bountiful summer and sample a menu with fresh vibrant flavors such as: Tomato Bruschetta on a Baguette, Fresh Green Bean Salad with Dill Pesto, Grilled Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Skewers with Avocado Ranch Sauce and Cardamom Peach Cobbler with Cashew Crumble.

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206000.02 T 7/12 6:30-8:30pm $28/$42

Sunny Season Pho-Lavors

From banh mi sandwiches to pho and other noodle-based eats, Southeast Asian food has gained steam as a trend over the past couple of years, led by the renewed interest in Thai, Malaysian and Vietnamese cuisines. Tonight, we will discuss common Asian ingredients like galangal root, sriracha, herbs and how the French influenced Vietnamese food. The yummy tasting menu includes: Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls with Thai Sweet-n-Sour Sauce, Pork Banh Mi (Vietnamese sandwich with French influence filled with meat, mayo and pickled veggies on a crusty baguette), Pho (a soup with a very rich/flavorful/aromatic broth, rice noodles and fresh garnishes) and Mangoes on Sticky Rice.

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206000.03 T 8/9 6:30-8:30pm $28/$42 Lauri Piton - Zoom We will start with the basics that will give you a strong foundation in digital photography. Don’t let your digital camera intimidate you, we will go over the camera modes in the digital SLR photography modes. Learn about aperture, shutter speed, depth of field, methods of focus and ISO then taking pictures in manual mode. At the end of the class, you will have an understanding of your camera and gear so you can use them to their fullest potential.

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206150.01 T 6/7-7/5 7-8pm $60/$90

VIRTUAL Apple Photos Lauri Piton - Zoom Do you have a Mac computer and want to edit, organize and share photos? After editing your photos, would you like to add them to your social media or print them out? We will discuss ways to use your photos on your computer and in iCloud. Learn how to import your pictures into Apple Photos, then go over and explain iCloud settings. While your photos are being imported, we will discuss organizing your photos in Apple Photos. Digital camera file formats and how Apple Photos uses them will be discussed. Learn how to beautifully edit your photos in Apple Photos with auto enhance feature, rotate and crop, skin retouching, color filters and more advanced adjustments. Participants need to have a Mac computer and Apple Photos.

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206150.02 T 7/12-7/19 7-8pm $30/$45

VIRTUAL Lightroom Lauri Piton - Zoom Do you have Lightroom and started editing basics, but you feel like you’re a little stuck because you don’t fully know what Lightroom can do? We will walk through Adobe Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC. Organize your photos in Lightroom and be able to easily find them when you need them. Not happy with your originals? Learn to make your photos better by fixing basic issues like exposure, white balance and crop. The next step is to enhance only certain areas of the photo, maybe part of the photo is dull in color. We will cover how to edit just that area of vision in the photo. We will practice editing your very own photos. Participants need to have Adobe Lightroom CC installed before class begins.

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206150.03 T 7/26-8/23 7-8pm $60/$90

Joyce Eesley - Recreation Center Have you ever wanted to try watercolor painting, but didn’t know how to begin? Explore the beauty of this incredible medium. You will develop skills starting with basic color mixing, learn about color theory and the art elements. This class will include demonstrations and individual guidance. All skill levels are welcome to join. A supplies list will be included on your receipt when you register. No class 7/4.

Unleash your inner Picasso and enjoy time for yourself. Complete your guided step-by-step landscape painting at your pace. All experience levels are encouraged to join and the best part is that all supplies and aprons are provided. Every step will be broken down into manageable techniques. Each class is a new adventure. Let your inner Bob Ross come out, because “we don’t make mistakes, just happy accidents,” and your painting will be one you will be proud to show.

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206601.01 M 6/6-7/18 1-3:30pm $55/$83

NEW Guided Painting Adventure Ashley Annacchino - Recreation Center

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206605.01 T 7/12 6-8pm $38/$57 206605.02 T 7/19 6-8pm $38/$57 206605.03 T 7/26 6-8pm $38/$57 206605.04 T 8/2 6-8pm $38/$57

VIRTUAL IN PERSON

Private Music Lessons 3rd Grade+

Bob or Judy Halat - Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate or Zoom Individual lessons are designed to help meet your musical needs and ambitions. Lesson times range between 8am5:30pm and are 30 minutes in length. If you are a first-time musician, trying to get back in tune or looking to further your musical ability, this is a great opportunity for you. Lessons are for all band instruments, guitar and piano. Bob or Judy Halat will contact musicians prior to the first lesson to schedule a time. No lessons 7/4.

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217100.01 M 6/13-8/1 8am-5:30pm $100/$150 217100.01 T 6/14-7/26 8am-5:30pm $100/$150 217100.01 W 6/15-7/27 8am-5:30pm $100/$150 217100.01 TH 6/16-7/28 8am-5:30pm $100/$150 Interested in learning American Sign Language (ASL)? This introductory course will help you learn conversational ASL to deepen relationships with others. Throughout our journey, we will gain cultural knowledge and learn useful conversational phrases and signs used in our local sign language communities. Language development occurs through practice, interactive exercises and dialogues. We will learn the alphabet, counting, common conversational signs, as well as emergency signs. Who’s ready to sign with us?

Ruth Stuhr - HEAR Wisconsin - 10243 W. National Ave.

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206750.01 W 6/8-7/13 9:30-10:30am $60/$90

VIRTUAL NEW Foster Care In Our Community

Teresa Cocker - GoToMeeting

The foster care crisis in our community is growing. After seeing a decrease in the need for foster homes in 2020, the need increased by 25% in 2021. Nearly 75% of children are coming from homes in southeastern Wisconsin. This course is being offered so that participants can walk away understanding more about the foster care system, ways that they can consider helping and the role of trauma in children and families’ lives. Results from the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study will be discussed. Participants will have the opportunity to leave with materials to help in continuing to educate the community.

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206700.01 W 6/15 6-7pm $5/$8 206700.02 T 7/12 6-7pm $5/$8 206700.03 TH 8/18 6-7pm $5/$8

VIRTUAL NEW Ask a Foster Parent

Teresa Cocker - GoToMeeting Are you curious about what it takes to be a foster parent? Look no further. We are hosting an hour virtual discussion with two licensed foster families as they share their experiences and advice. Register now to participate in this open discussion.

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206700.04 T 6/7 6-7pm $5/$8 206700.05 TH 8/11 6-7pm $5/$8

Recreation Center Ever dreamt of being a ballerina? Now is the chance for your dreams to come true. No experience is needed to join this class as we start from first position and continue to grow. Acquire harmony and expressiveness of movements with grace and agility as you learn the basic ballet positions, steps and combinations. Leave your stressful day behind you and enjoy the calmness of ballet.

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215400.08 M/W 6/20-6/29 8-8:50pm $20/$30 Tap 14+yrs

Mitchell Elementary Who’s ready to tap the night away? Tap dance works the connection of the mind and body through complex footwork. Focusing on coordination, rhythm, mobility and strength while having fun. Dancers do not need to have the sharpest precision or best musicality to enjoy our class, just let the rhythm move you.

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215400.09 M/W 8/8-8/17 8-8:50pm $20/$30 NEW Hip Hop 14+yrs LocoMotion Dance Instructor - Recreation Center Hip hop includes a wide range of styles primarily isolations, popping, voguing, locking and breaking. Dancers learn strong movements that are low and grounded and focus on their center. Hip hop is known to be a very fun style of dance.

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215400.10 T/TH 6/14-6/23 7:15-8:15pm $20/$30

NEW Partner Dance Fusion Jason Jordan - Recreation Center Imagine feeling confident to dance with your partner to any type of music that you hear. Learn one simple step that can be used for swing, salsa, pop, rock, jazz and more. This class will be adapted for all levels. We will not rotate partners; please sign up with a partner.

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206910.01 W 6/8-7/13 7:30-8:15pm $42/$64* 206910.02 W 7/20-8/24 7:30-8:15pm $42/$64* *The price listed is per person.

OUTDOOR FITNESS PARK

With the warm summer weather upon us, we invite you to take advantage of the Outdoor Fitness Park located at the Recreation and Community Services Center (2450 S. 68th St.). We have 7 different pieces of equipment for use to help stretch and strengthen your core and muscles. It is a great opportunity to mix up your fitness routine. If you have any questions about the equipment or would like a tutorial, please contact us. The outdoor fitness park equipment is suitable for all ages and fitness levels (beginners or advanced).