Farmington Public Schools

Short on time? This workout is for you. Backed by research that shows short bouts of intense exercise can be as effective as longer more moderate workouts, this class makes it easy to fit exercise in your schedule. This class will have a short warm up and cool down, and in-between we will be working intensely with fun, full body moves. Modifications will be given so that you can work at the right pace for you. Plan to leave feeling energized. Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email from Farmington Continuing Education containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course. All participants will need to fill out a new waiver annually. If you have not already filled out a 2026 waiver, please use the following link to sign it online. We have simplified the online waiver, and it is now powered through Momence.

This course is for students who have already studied the basics of French and would like to expand their knowledge by talking about past and future activities. The objectives of this course are for you to be able to say that I can: Communicate on more advanced topics in a variety of tenses. Understand the more detailed conversation and talk about your home, health, professions Read more detailed texts and listen to a variety of videos and authentic conversations. .

Connecticut is one of the top 3 states with the highest nursing home and long-term care costs, making it essential to protect what you've worked hard for—ideally while staying in your own home. In this program, we will help you understand how to safeguard your assets and position yourself to age in place. You will learn about Medicaid and other state public benefits, as well as strategies for married and single individuals to protect their assets. All participants will receive an informational booklet on long-term care planning, crafted by our estate planning and elder law firm.

Discover the art of needle felting in this beginner-friendly class! Dina will share her expertise, guiding you step-by-step through the fundamentals of needle felting. Her welcoming approach makes the learning process both fun and accessible. No prior experience needed—just bring your creativity and enthusiasm and leave with your own unique designs and the tools to continue creating. Whimsical Felted Mushroom Cottage: Create an enchanting wool mushroom inspired by woodland fairy tales. In this beginner-friendly class, you'll learn the basics of needle felting while crafting a charming autumn decoration to display throughout the season. Harvest Pumpkin in Wool: Celebrate the beauty of fall by creating a handcrafted felted pumpkin. Learn shaping, layering, and finishing techniques as you transform colorful wool into a festive autumn keepsake perfect for home décor or gifting. Winter Gnome Workshop: Create a cozy felted gnome ready for the holiday season. Learn techniques for shaping, assembling, and adding character as you make a festive winter decoration that will bring warmth and whimsy to your home. Course fee includes cost of supplies (needles, felting pads, and safety finger guards). Students bringing their own supplies pay a reduced rate.

Have you heard about scrapbooking? Curious as to what is involved? Join our beginner class and create a complete event photo album in just two hours! Bring six to twelve photos of one event and the rest will be provided for you. Learn simple techniques and design tips to create beautiful layouts. All class attendees receive supplies, step-by-step assistance, and access to tools.

This course is for students who have little or no French and would like to communicate in French for travel, business, and pleasure. The objectives of this course are for you to be able to say that I can: Communicate basic information about yourself, your family, your likes and dislikes/hobbies and activities through speaking and writing. Understand basic conversations and read simple texts, advertisements, and informational handouts through a variety of listening/video activities and reading selections. Order meals in restaurants, shop at stores and make reservations at hotels .

BollyX is a Bollywood-inspired dance-fitness program that combines dynamic choreography with the hottest music from around the world. 45-minute cardio workout cycles between higher and lower-intensity dance sequences will get you moving, sweating, and smiling. At the very core of a BollyX workout is the inspiration it draws from the music and dance of Bollywood, the film industry of India. BollyX embodies the infectious energy, expression, and movement of Bollywood and aims to expand the reach of fitness to more people worldwide. No prior dance experience is needed. All you need to bring is water and your biggest smile. You’re in for a sweaty treat.

I will cover the step by step process of what to expect during the home buying and selling process from how to pick a realtor, to signing the paperwork and getting the keys to your new home.

This functionally, fun class provides a complete workout that will help tone and reshape your body. You will use light weights, bands and your own body weight to improve strength, flexibility, balance and stamina to sculpt and tone. Bring a yoga mat, water, and light weights. Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email from Farmington Continuing Education containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course. All participants will need to fill out a new waiver annually. If you have not already filled out a 2026 waiver, please use the following link to sign it online. We have simplified the online waiver, and it is now powered through Momence.

BOATING, PERSONAL WATERCRAFT, and WATER SKI SAFETY CERTIFICATE CLASS This all-inclusive course allows you to legally operate a boat, personal watercraft, and includes the modern water ski towing endorsement. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have learned about state and federal boating laws and guidelines. They will have earned a CT Safe Boating Certificate (often referred to as the "Boater's License"). The State Certified instructor will guide you through the download process which includes a one-time additional payment due to the State of Connecticut of $50.00 per certificate. You are then certified for life. Connecticut's Safe Boating Certificate has reciprocal value throughout the entire United States and its Territories. After registering for the class, call Farmington Continuing Education at 860-404-0290 or Email continuinged@fpsct.org to schedule your preferred dates. Tues-Wed 2 Night Live Online Course, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, July (7th+8th), (14th+15th), (21th+22th), or (28th+29th) Thurs-Fri 2 Morning Live Online Course, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, July (2nd+3rd) (9th,10th), (16th+17th), (23th+24th) or (30th+31th) Saturday One-Day Live Online Course, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, July 11th,18th or 25th.

BOATING, PERSONAL WATERCRAFT, and WATER SKI SAFETY CERTIFICATE CLASS This all-inclusive course allows you to legally operate a boat, personal watercraft, and includes the modern water ski towing endorsement. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have learned about state and federal boating laws and guidelines. They will have earned a CT Safe Boating Certificate (often referred to as the "Boater's License"). The State Certified instructor will guide you through the download process which includes a one-time additional payment due to the State of Connecticut of $50.00 per certificate. You are then certified for life. Connecticut's Safe Boating Certificate has reciprocal value throughout the entire United States and its Territories. After registering for the class, call Farmington Continuing Education at 860-404-0290 or Email continuinged@fpsct.org to schedule your preferred dates. Tues-Wed 2 Night Live Online Course, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, August (4th+5th), (11th+12th), (18th+19th), or (25th+26th) Thurs-Fri 2 Morning Live Online Course, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, August (6th+7th) (13th,14th), (20th+21th), or (27th+28th) Saturday One-Day Live Online Course, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, August 8th,15th, 22th or 29th.

This functionally fun class provides a complete workout that will help tone and reshape your body. You will use light weights, bands and your own body weight to improve strength, flexibility, balance and stamina to sculpt and tone. Bring a yoga mat, water, and light weights are recommended. Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email from Farmington Continuing Education containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course. All participants will need to fill out a new waiver annually. If you have not already filled out a 2026 waiver, please use the following link to sign it online. We have simplified the online waiver, and it is now powered through Momence.

Celebrate someone you love by sending cheerful cards to them for the Holidays. You are invited to spend 1.5 hours together creating cards from exclusive Creative Memories and Scrap Simply Card Kits. At this class, participants will each create 4 Holiday Day Cards by using a repositioning tape runner and foam adhesives. (Thanksgiving, Holiday Season)

Discover what features you have with your Gmail account other than email. Learn about Google Docs/ Sheets. Participants will discover how to use the cloud based Google apps including Google Docs, Google Sheets, Drive, YouTube, Calendar and Keep. Learn how to use your email more efficiently as well. Participants must have an email address that ends in .gmail.com Ex JSmith@gmail.com

This in-depth three session course offers retirees or people thinking about retiring the opportunity to plan for a confident retirement. You’ll learn strategies designed with a goal to help generate a steady income, help safeguard your assets from erosion, reduce taxes, and provide a more confident retirement for you and your spouse. This seminar is designed for retired individuals and couples, and those planning on retiring in the next five to ten years. You will also learn how to make best use of your employer’s retirement plan, evaluate lump-sum distribution options, and help potentially reduce estate taxes through proper estate planning strategies. You’ll also learn about various types of annuities. In addition, we will cover Social Security, Medicare, and ways to provide asset allocation to properly position your assets to your objectives, risk tolerance, and prior investment experience. A spousal guest is included at no cost but must register. There is no assurance provided that the financial concepts and strategies discussed will provide investment success. Investments are subject to market fluctuation, risk, and potential loss of principal. Actual results depend on many factors as discussed in the seminar. Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC.

Do you have the information you need to make decisions about your financial goals? In this 4‑week financial workshop, you'll learn key principles of saving and investing, as well as specific strategies to help you reach your long‑term financial goals. We will cover topics such as personal budgeting, the importance of developing an investment strategy, common investing mistakes and how to avoid them, and how to translate your retirement vision into tangible goals. We will also review the basics of estate planning so you can consider the options that make the most sense for your specific situation.

From audio books to advertisements and beyond, we encounter recorded voices everywhere! In this one-night, live online class, your instructor will take you behind-the-scenes in the voice over field for a fun and realistic look at how the voice over field really works. You’ll gain inside perspective on developing skills, and how to leverage your voice's strengths and interests, and more. Because this class is live, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions! Additionally, there will be a chance for a one on one script read with the instructor. About The Instructor: With more than 30 years as a voice over artist and voice over producer, your instructor is part of the team at Voice Coaches with clients including major television networks, gaming designers, audio book publishers and more.Learn more at Voicecoaches.com Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email from Farmington Continuing Education containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course.

Do you have a strong and up-to-date estate plan? If the answer is ‘no’, this task should be at the top of your to-do list. An estate plan provides a legally documented roadmap to ensure your wishes are followed and your loved ones are cared for if you cannot manage your financial, health, or legal affairs. This session covers key documents such as wills, powers of attorney, advance directives, trusts, and beneficiary designations, explaining their purposes and powers. Learn what happens without a will, how to choose your power of attorney and health care agents, and common estate planning mistakes to avoid. All participants receive an easy-to-understand estate planning guidebook written by our attorneys.

Learn one of music’s deepest mysteries: how to play songs without relying on music. A very practical presentation of music theory that includes predicting chord progressions, learning from recordings, and transposing-all expressed in everyday language. This is an ideal follow-up to the “Instant Piano” class and is open to anyone who has a basic understanding of chords on any instrument. Expand your musical horizons, and free yourself from sheet-music dependence, and be the life of the party! Prior experience with chords recommended. Fee includes the online book, online follow-up lessons, a recording of the class and an optional monthly question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom. Topics include: How to find the starting note How to determine when chords change How to predict the chord progression How chords help you find the correct melody How the melody helps you find the correct chords How to learn songs from recordings How to transpose The Universal Key Signature How to use the Circle of Fifths How to recognize the most common chord patterns Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email from Farmington Continuing Education containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course. Course fee includes Chords are Key for Piano book and videos (electronic copy). Students should have a keyboard or piano available.

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+. Students will need to have their acoustic guitar on hand. Course fee includes Chords are Key for Guitar book and videos (electronic copy). Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course.

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. Course fee includes Chords are Key for Piano book and videos (electronic copy). Students should have a keyboard or piano available. Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course.

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the ukulele to give you years of musical enjoyment and you won’t have to take private lessons to do this. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online recorded follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also access to optional live periodic question and answer sessions at no additional cost. Class is online using zoom and is partly hands on and partly lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+. Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course.

This course is for students who have completed the Advanced Beginner Course or 3 years of high school French. Students should have an intermediate low or mid proficiency level in spoken French. This course will continue to hone conversation skills while addressing more advanced grammar topics such as compound tenses, relative pronouns, and direct and indirect objects. The objectives of this course are for you to be able to say that I can: communicate on advanced topics in a variety of tenses. understand detailed conversations, recognize social cues, ask for directions, complete travel plans airport and train station, explore the impact of social media and discuss current events. read detailed texts and listen to a variety of videos and authentic conversations.