Shake, shimmy, slide, and sweat your way through great music that gets your heart pumping and your body moving. Join this energizing workout session, moving to salsa, merengue, swing, and more. Get a total body workout through cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility. You won’t even realize what a great workout you’re getting because you’ll be having so much fun! Dances are easy to learn, fun to follow, and gentle on your joints. Open to all fitness levels, no experience is necessary.

How would Cinderella go to the ball if the fairy godmother never appeared, and what would her sisters do? We’ll create and collaborate as an ensemble as we reimagine our own versions of classic tale-as-old-as-time stories. Learn what a good story needs, practice creating interesting characters, and play theater games. We’ll make our own costumes, props, and set pieces out of recycled materials we find at home to bring to life our remixed tales.

Create a stunning fall floral arrangement using buttercream cupcakes. Learn how to turn each cupcake into a mum, sunflower, fall petal flower, or carnation, then assemble your blossoms into a beautiful seven-cupcake bouquet. Build the bouquet structure with hands-on guidance. Tools, materials, and icing will be provided. BYO cupcakes. Please note: Bring a minimum of 7 unfrosted cupcakes to class as well as a box or carrier that will fit an 8” cake circle to transport your finished cupcake bouquet.

Ride local roads and trails, including Cape Ann, Bruce Freeman, and Mass Central trails. Our starting locations will vary and include Arlington, Gloucester, Sudbury, Chelmsford, and others. We will ride about 25 miles, maintain an average pace of 12 mph, and climb some hills—because New England is definitely not flat!

Mix storytelling, art, and engineering as you bring classic fairytales to life. Create puppets, act out scenes, build creative solutions to storybook challenges, and design artwork inspired by the adventures of the Big Bad Wolf, Goldilocks, the Three Billy Goats, and the Gingerbread Man.

With an abundant selection of flowers to choose from, get expert guidance in basic floral design techniques and design principles. Leave with the confidence to create stunning flower arrangements on your own.

Explore meaningful ways to give back, whether you’re a retiree, need to fulfill community service hours, or are considering volunteering as a path to a new career. Hear from an experienced volunteer coordinator about how nonprofits identify their needs, recruit effectively, and value their volunteers. Learn how to read volunteer listings to find opportunities that match your skills, availability, and personal passions.

Learn how your body and mind can work together to overcome habitual unconscious patterns of movement and create a whole new way of being that allows your skeleton to support you without excess muscular strain. Moshe Feldenkrais developed this body awareness method in the 1950s after a knee injury, and today there are over 7,000 Feldenkrais practitioners worldwide. Address tightness or restricted movement in muscles, joints, or areas of chronic pain with a variety of slow, gentle, and simple movement patterns as you become aware of the changes that they create in your body.

Grab your stick and learn the game of field hockey as you build your confidence and make new friends. Get introduced to the fundamentals—dribbling, passing, shooting, defensive footwork, and teamwork—through fun drills and energetic mini-games. Grow at your own pace in this supportive, positive environment, whether you’re brand new to field hockey or looking to build on what you already know. If you have equipment, please bring it; if not, we’ll have some to borrow.

Discover the vibrant culture of Latin America through colorful crafts like piñatas, flor de piñas (pineapple flowers) from Oaxaca, and máscaras (masks) for the danza de los viejitos (dance of the little old men) from Michoacán. Play traditional games such as papa caliente (hot potato), zapatito (little shoe), and abeja buzz (buzzy bee) while discovering the region’s people, traditions, and geography—y más.

Get the tools to take charge of your money as soon as you start earning it. Learn how to track and manage expenses, create a budget, and work toward larger goals like buying property or returning to school. This workshop gives you the foundation to make confident financial decisions and build lasting financial habits—so you control your money, not the other way around.

As retirement approaches, changing economic conditions and market volatility make it important to reassess your financial strategy. Learn how to manage your 401(k), 403(b), pension, and other assets while developing a plan for spending and investing in retirement. Topics include target date funds, Roth IRAs, annuities, common retirement pitfalls, and ways to prepare for potential long-term care costs. These strategies can help those nearing retirement make informed decisions—and provide a strong financial foundation for the future.

Getting dressed shouldn’t feel like a daily challenge. Learn how to identify the colors, silhouettes, and wardrobe pieces that suit you best so getting dressed becomes easier and more enjoyable. Discover how to shop with intention, create versatile outfits from what you own, and use accessories to add polish with effortless Italian-inspired style. You’ll leave with practical strategies, a fresh perspective on your wardrobe, and greater confidence in your personal style.

Caring for grandchildren comes with responsibilities—especially when it comes to safety. This course brings you up to date on first-aid practices that may have changed since you raised your own children. Learn how to respond to injuries and medical emergencies during the critical first minutes until help arrives. Topics include medical, injury, and environmental emergencies; CPR for all ages; using an AED; and managing severe allergies with EpiPens. You’ll earn an American Safety and Health Institute certification in Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid.

Looking for a fun way to jumpstart your writing? Whether you’re interested in getting published or simply playing with words, flash fiction offers a low-pressure, high-reward outlet for creativity. These ultra-short jewels range from pithy 6-word stories to 4-page tales. Together, we’ll read standout examples and write a slew of our own, with friendly group discussions along the way. Experts and newbies alike are welcome.

Discover the unique culinary traditions of Goa, where more than 450 years of Portuguese colonization influence created one of India’s most distinctive regional cuisines. Learn how Portuguese cooking techniques and ingredients introduced through global trade blended with Indian spices to create bold, unforgettable flavors. We’ll prepare a menu featuring fiery (but not too spicy) chicken vindaloo, a mild, tangy vegetable caldine curry enriched with coconut milk, and an aromatic cilantro rice. We will finish the evening by garnishing a pre-prepared serradura, a light, no-bake Portuguese dessert made with whipped cream and crunchy biscuit crumbs.

Bring your creativity and a vase to this open design workshop. With access to a wealth of locally grown flowers and greenery, come explore and experiment as you create your own arrangement. In addition to the abundance of materials, the experts at Derby Farm will provide basic design techniques and tips to develop your own design skills and knowledge.