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Knit a Jumbo Chunky Throw Blanket (Family)Family ClassesStay cozy when winter weather hits by designing and hand-knitting your own jumbo chunky throw blanket. Enjoy a sense of calm and focus as you create a soft, stylish throw to warm your couch or lap. No knitting experience—or needles—needed. All you need to bring are your hands and some jumbo yarn for this fun and easy workshop. Ages 10+PLEASE NOTE: The class fee is for one adult and one child. Please register under adult’s name only.Fall 2026 -
WaitlistKnitting for BeginnersFine Arts & CraftsTake up or rediscover the relaxing craft of knitting in this class for beginners. Reduce your stress as you get a solid foundation in basic skills like casting on and binding off, knit and purl stitches, increasing and decreasing, picking up dropped stitches, and reading a pattern. Get help selecting a project to work on. Additional skills will be introduced based on the level and interests of participants. The instructor will provide materials to use for the first class, or you may bring your own.Fall 2026 -
Starting SoonKoreanLanguagesThe Korean language offers a fascinating introduction to a rich culture and one of the world’s most logical writing systems, Hangeul. Build practical language skills, whether you’re learning for travel, work, or personal enrichment. Level 1: Learn the basics of spoken and written Korean while building practical communication skills for everyday situations. Designed for beginners with no prior experience, this class introduces Hangeul, essential vocabulary, foundational grammar, and elements of Korean culture to help you begin communicating with confidence. Level 2: Continue building your Korean language skills in this course for students who have completed Level 1 or have equivalent experience. Expand your vocabulary, strengthen your understanding of grammar, and gain confidence speaking about familiar everyday topics while continuing to develop your reading and writing skills in Hangeul.Fall 2026 -
LEGO: Dinosaur DesignSTEM (K-12)Build a prehistoric world packed with dinosaurs, creativity, and imagination. Using hundreds of LEGOs, you’ll design towering herbivores, powerful predators, and curious creatures from the Jurassic era. Create habitats, plan daring expeditions, and uncover secrets about one of the most amazing chapters in Earth’s history.Fall 2026 -
LEGO: PokémonSTEM (K-12)Calling all Pokémon trainers! As a championship approaches, we’ll use LEGO to build and catch our favorite Pokémon, rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket, and take a ride on the S.S. Anne to uncover rare and mystic Pokémon. Come along on our journey to catch 'em all!Fall 2026 -
LEGO: Radical RidesSTEM (K-12)Start your engines and dive into the vast world of vehicles. Build and design an array of exciting machines, traversing land, sea, and air. While we build, we will also discuss the engineering principles behind motors, gears, and everything that vrooms and zooms!Fall 2026 -
LEGO: SportsSTEM (K-12)Bring your favorite sports to life, from the basketball court to the sandy beach, in an action-packed LEGO adventure. Spend the day designing awesome stadiums, engineering machines that mimic real sports moves, and creating exciting games to play solo or with friends. Together, you’ll combine creativity and teamwork to design, build, and compete, making every moment a winning play.Fall 2026 -
Starting SoonLand of Ithreach: Dungeons & DragonsGames & Fantasy (K-12)Go on an adventure set in the land of Ithreach, a fantasy setting where the seasons change and the story grows. Each adventure contains encounters and scenarios that are more than just combat; they emphasize storytelling and role-play. If you’ve previously played D&D with Roll Models, you may continue to play using your character at their current level or create a new 3rd level character. Those who have finished Season One can continue with new adventures into Season Two, playing Song of the Tide, then continuing with A Conspiracy of Shadows or Speaker of the Dead. Mind, Body & Soul: In the town of Faundale, the mood is celebratory as a brand new river bridge nears completion, promising great prosperity to the town. However, strange activities at night reveal the town is in danger from creatures lurking in a nearby ruin. As heroes, you are hired to investigate and ensure the town is safe.Caravan of Secrets: A plume of smoke on the horizon means trouble for our heroes. After a sudden and ferocious attack, a large group of homesteaders calls upon you for help, as several of their traveling companions have been taken captive by goblins under the command of a pair of orcish siblings. With no ransom demands made, questions persist: why were these people taken, and what does it have to do with the plans of an orcish warlord named Karmaugh?Fall 2026 -
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WaitlistLearn Woodworking: Cutting BoardFine Arts & CraftsIMPORTANT: Due to exceptionally high demand for this class, we ask that you DO NOT register if you have already taken this class. Please see Woodworking Open Shop. Don’t miss this great opportunity for aspiring woodworkers. Learn the basics of fine woodworking using shop tools such as the jointer, planer, and table saw to create a cutting board. Get hands-on experience that will lay a solid foundation for future woodworking projects. For first-time students only. NOTE: Wood for the cutting board is provided, but material for different or additional projects will need to be provided by the students.Fall 2026 -
Starting SoonLearn to Run a 5KFitness & DanceThere’s more to running than just “left, right, left, right.” This slow-moving, endurance-building program focuses on proper running form, with an emphasis on lower back and core strength to help build strength and reduce the risk of injury. Each class combines dynamic and plyometric pre-workout stretches, a guided workout, and static post-workout stretching, with additional core and strength exercises assigned as homework. You’ll also learn how to track mileage using a device or an old-fashioned notebook to support your personal fitness goals. Most classes meet at Spy Pond.Fall 2026 -
Let's Sing!Music, Theater & FilmIf you’ve ever wanted to sing but felt anxious or insecure, this joyful one-night workshop will help you free your voice and let go of fear. In a warm, welcoming setting, explore simple vocal techniques, breathing strategies, and the basics of singing in tune. Through group singing and improvisation, discover how to let your voice flow with ease and confidence while reconnecting with the natural joy of making music. No experience is needed, and there’s no pressure to be perfect.Fall 2026 -
WaitlistLet’s Fix It: Getting Started with DIY Home RepairsHome & GardenWith the right tools, solid planning, and a practical, step-by-step approach, you can tackle many common repairs around the home. This DIY workshop begins with an overview of essential hand and power tools—what you actually need, how they’re used, and how to choose the right ones for the job—before moving into everyday fixes and upgrades. Learn techniques for hanging pictures, curtains, and blinds using screws and anchors; changing a door knob; repairing small holes in drywall or plaster; updating cabinet hardware; caulking; and painting basics. Depending on time and interest, we may also explore projects such as installing grab bars into wood framing, hanging a window box, doing basic tiling, and replacing a faucet.Fall 2026 -
WaitlistNenad Stojkovic (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Lift to Thrive: Strength Training Through MenopauseFitness & DanceDesigned for women in peri-, meno-, and post-menopause, this supportive strength training course focuses on building resilience through resistance exercise while also helping you understand what’s happening in your body during this stage of life. You’ll learn how strength training can help counter age-related muscle and bone loss, support overall health, and build confidence with movement. Sessions take place in a gym setting using free weights and machines, with safe, effective workouts tailored to your individual ability level. Each session includes core work along with pre- and post-workout stretching to support mobility and recovery, and you’ll receive homework tailored to your fitness level to reinforce progress between sessions.Fall 2026 -
WaitlistMake Your Own Cold Process SoapFine Arts & CraftsLearn how to make your own vegetable-based natural soap from scratch using the cold process, which blends oils with a lye mixture. Explore the history and basic chemistry of soapmaking, safety considerations, and essential materials. After coloring your soap with micas, herbs, spices, and clays, you’ll add scents and prepare your mold, then learn techniques for insulating, cutting, curing, and storing your finished soap. You’ll take home a customized batch of soap, the mold, and detailed handouts to continue making soap on your own. NOTE: For safety reasons please wear or bring a long-sleeved shirt. You'll also need to bring an old towel or blanket to insulate your soap on the way home.Fall 2026 -
WaitlistMake a Mini Quilt: Introduction to English Paper PiecingFine Arts & CraftsCreate a coaster-size mini patchwork quilt using English paper piecing. This hand-sewing technique, developed in England in the early 1700s, uses paper templates to create beautiful geometric patches, pouches, bags, and even full-size quilts. Try this simple, meditative, and eco-friendly stitching method, using small fabric scraps that might otherwise go to waste. Build the skills and confidence to use this versatile technique in future projects.Fall 2026 -
Mario Minecraft CodingSTEM (K-12)Starting SoonJoin us in the Mushroom Kingdom for a Mario-themed coding adventure. Learn real-world programming skills as you create warp pipe networks, code special abilities, trigger in-game events, and bring your ideas to life using conditions, loops, and custom functions. Whether you’re new to coding or already a Minecraft master, you’ll build your skills while solving challenges in a world inspired by everyone’s favorite plumber.Fall 2026
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Mass Audubon Nature Detectives: Autumn InvestigationsSTEM (K-12)It’s a new school year, and students aren’t the only ones preparing for the changing seasons. Squirrels are gathering seeds for winter, plants are producing fruit, and foxes and coyotes are growing thicker winter coats. Become a nature detective as you observe live animals, read stories, examine specimens, and explore the schoolyard to uncover how local wildlife adapts to the colder months.Fall 2026 -
WaitlistMastering the Five Mother SaucesFood & DrinkMaster the five mother sauces—the foundation of classic cooking. We’ll prepare Béchamel (creamy white), Velouté (light stock-based), Espagnole (rich brown), Hollandaise (buttery emulsion), and Tomate (classic tomato) while learning the techniques that make them work and how each serves as the base for countless dishes, from creamy casseroles and silky gravies to rich stews. Build confidence in essential sauce-making skills you can use to elevate everyday cooking at home. Please note: Bring a container to carry home leftovers and if you like, an apron.Fall 2026 -
Masters Art AdventureArts & Crafts (K-12)Step into a world of color, creativity, and imagination as you journey through the vibrant masterpieces of Van Gogh, Monet, Matisse, Picasso, and Cézanne. Learn about unique techniques, and create your own inspired masterpieces using paint, pastels, collage, mixed media, and more. Get inspired by swirling starry skies, playful portraits, and bright, bold shapes.Please note: Thompson section has no class on 11/3, new end date is 12/1, printed catalog is incorrect.Fall 2026 -
Maximize Your Social Security BenefitsTechnology, Finance & CareerMaking informed decisions about when and how to claim Social Security can have a significant impact on your retirement strategy. Learn how to maximize your benefits and coordinate them with other sources of retirement income. Topics include the current state of Social Security, benefit timing, spousal and divorcee options, tax reduction strategies, and coordination with state and federal retirement plans. We’ll also discuss recent changes, including the Social Security Fairness Act, which eliminated the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), as well as considerations for self-employed individuals and government employees.Fall 2026 -
Meditation for BeginnersWellness & LifeTake a break from your daily routine and set aside time for yourself. Meditation enhances focus, reduces stress, heightens self-awareness, and fosters creativity. Each session will introduce different ways to enter a meditative state, offering pathways to unlock your imagination through mindfulness and guided imagery. Meditation can quiet your mind and enrich your life in both expected and unexpected ways. Designed for both beginners and those with an existing practice.Fall 2026 -
Melt & Make Lip Balm (Family)Family ClassesMix, measure, melt, and create your own lip balm in this guided, hands-on workshop. Choose from a selection of favorite scents made with natural ingredients, then blend them into a butter-, wax-, or oil-based balm. Practice some basic color theory as we experiment with tinting and blending, and top it off with a custom label to head home with multiple personalized, handcrafted balms. Ages 10+ PLEASE NOTE: The class fee was misprinted in the catalog, this is the correct price. Please register your pair under adult’s name only.Fall 2026