Fall 2011 Class Offerings
September-October
Registration Deadline: September 1, 2011
Monday Night Classes: Social Skills
Getting Along with Roommates!
Participants will learn how to get along with roommates and others in their lives. They will learn how to set boundaries and negotiate. Role Playing and other strategies will be used to teach this class.
Mondays: October 3, 10, 17, 24 4:00-5:30 pm
Instructor: Karen Gillette Location: STEP Program
$100 for four week class
Tuesday Night Classes: Lifelong Learning
Creative Cooking 101 (Chicken Dinners)
Members will meet at the STEP Program to cook and enjoy meals together. Club members will integrate recipe reading, measuring, cooking, and social skills into each class. This group is limited to 8 members.
Tuesdays: October 4, 11, 18, 25 4:30-6:30 pm
Instructor: Chef Pat Mac Location: STEP Program $100 (includes grocery expenses)
Wednesday Night Classes: Lifelong Learning
Personal Health for Women
The ladies in this class will explore and learn about personal health, hygiene, relationships, safety and basic social sexual education. Questions will be answered in a safe confidential environment.
Wednesdays: Sept.7, 14, 21, 28 4:30-6:30 pm
Instructor: Karen Gillette Location: STEP Program
$100 for four week course (min. 5)
Personal Health for Men
The men in this class will explore and learn about personal health, hygiene, relationships, safety and basic social sexual education. Questions will be answered in a safe confidential environment. (A male teacher will assist with this class)
Wednesdays: Sept.7, 14, 21, 28 4:30-6:30 pm
Instructors: Karen Gillette and Pat Mac Location: STEP Program
$100 for four week course (min. 5)
Reading for Pleasure: Book Club
Group members will read for pleasure, increase reading skills, and implement personal adaptations to enjoy reading for fun! Group members discuss characters, plot, prediction, and use other comprehension skills.-Limit: 10 members (min. 4)
Wednesdays: October 5, 12, 19, 26 4:00-5:30 pm
Instructor: Karen Gillette Location: STEP Program
$100 for four week course
(Includes the cost of the book: The Best Halloween Ever by Barbara Robinson)
Thursday Night Classes: Wellness
Creative Cooking 101: Cooking Basics
Members will meet at The STEP Program to cook and enjoy meals together. Class members will integrate recipe reading, measuring, cooking, and social skills into each class.
- Class One: Dry and Liquid Measurement, Knife Skills (Cutting Chopping, Dicing, Slicing, etc).
- Class Two: Stove Top Basics (Boiling, Frying, Sauteing, Fire/Burn Safety)Oven Basics (Bake, Broil, Cleaning and Safety)
- Class Three: Mixing Basics (Stirring, Mixing, Whipping, Whisking, Cracking Eggs) and Refrigerator safety (Freezing and Refrigerating items safely)Expiration Dates on food items and cooked foods.
- Class Four: Pastas and Sauces (Cooking a variety of pastas with different sauces). This group is limited to 10 members.
Thursdays: September 8, 15, 22, 29 4:30-6:30 pm
Instructor: Chef Pat Mac Location: STEP Program
$100 for four week course (includes grocery expenses)
Meditation and Strategies for Stress Relief
Group members will learn how to meditate and use relaxation techniques for stress relief and well being. Participants should dress comfortably and bring a towel or blanket, pillow and water.
Thursdays: September 8, 15, 22, 29 4:30-6:00 pm
Instructor: Karen Gillette Location: STEP Program
$100 for four week course Limit 10 members (min. 6)
Coed (Men and Women) Gatherings:
Each class will include community activities where friendships will be created and interpersonal skills developed. What a great way to make new friends and have age appropriate fun! Karen Gillette and Pat Mac will supervise.
BBQ in the Park
Participants will meet at Municipal Park for a BBQ and games with our wonderful community of friends. Food will be provided as participants learn BBQ techniques and enjoy hanging out with their new and old friends.
Tuesday Sept. 20 5:00-7:00 pm (Location: Municipal Park)
$20/ Food included Limit 10 members (min. 6)
Pizza Night
Participants will meet at Smokey Mountain Pizza on State Street. We will enjoy friendship, pizza, salad and soda with old and new friends.
Thursday Oct. 27 5:00-7:00 pm (Location: Smokey Mountain Pizza)
$20/ Food included Limit 10 members (min. 6)
Contact Gillettekaren@msn.com
for a copy of the schedule and registration form.
