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IAR Musical - Shrek Jr.
Congratulations on being chosen to be a part of the Irving Robbins Middle School Musical production of SHREK JR. to be held live April 4 & 5, 2024 (Snow Date - April 6).Please refer to the Shrek Jr. website for all pertinent information - https://sites.google.com/fpsct.org/shrekjr?usp=sharing Any REGISTRATION, PAYMENTS, or GENERAL questions should be directed to Kevin Riendeau at riendeauk@fpsct.org Any CAST OR MUSIC questions should be directed to Catherine Sullivan at sullivanc@fpsct.org Any REHEARSAL questions should be directed to Daryl Folz at folzd@fpsct.org Any PARENT VOLUNTEER questions should be directed to Kim Giesing at giesingk@fpsct.org
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Slo-Flow Yoga
This course offers a flowing sequence of seated and standing yoga postures, with modifications, at a relaxed pace. The focus is on mindfulness, flexibility, and stress reduction using various forms of breath work and movement for a full body experience. Poses are held for longer durations, allowing for deeper stretches and a meditative atmosphere. Leave class feeling centered, focused, and ready to start your day. Some yoga experience is helpful. Please bring a yoga mat, 2 blocks, and blanket to class. Students have the following course options: Tuesday AND Thursday - Two (2) days a week Tuesday OR Thursday - One (1) day a week with the flexibility to choose a Tuesday or a Thursday on a weekly basis. Bring a yoga mat and two yoga blocks. Optional - yoga blanket and bolster.
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15-MIN. HIIT
Fitness
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. Returning participants can simply update their waiver here... https://www.personaleuphoria.com/annual-waiver-update. New Registrants can submit a waiver here... https://www.personaleuphoria.com/register-2
Fall 2024
ABC's of Government Benefits for Your Loved One with Special Needs
Financial & Retirement
This course will provide a greater understanding of the various government benefits available to your loved one. It will discuss in detail how to qualify, manage and best utilize, and preserve benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability (SSDI), Medicaid, Medicare, and the ABLE Act.
Fall 2024
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ABC's of Planning for the Future of Your Loved One with Special Needs
Financial & Retirement
This course educates families on the importance of planning for the future of their child or dependent with special needs by addressing these vital issues ensures not only lifetime care but the quality of life for your loved one. Topics covered include; Special Needs Trusts, Guardianship/Conservatorship, SSDI/SSI/Medicaid/Medicare, Protecting Government Benefit eligibility, Financial Security/Funding Options, ABLE Accounts, and Letter of Intent.
Fall 2024
Adult CPR & AED Certification
Personal Enrichment
The AHA’s Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course trains participants to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Who should take this course? The AHA’s Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training or anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. This course covers certification to use CPR on adults, children and infants. Students will receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED Card upon successful completion of this course.
Fall 2024
Adult Tap for Beginners
Music, Dance & Drama
Adult Tap offers the opportunity to exercise in a unique and fun way. Start with a gentle stretch, learn or review a tap step, work on techniques, and finish with a short tap combination. If you are completely new to tap dance, please sign up for our Introduction to Tap courses. Wear comfortable clothing and do not forget your tap shoes! Don't have tap shoes but want to experience the course? We may have a gently used pair that you can borrow or purchase.
Fall 2024
Angels & Guides
Health & Wellness
Have you ever wondered if you are being guided through your daily living? Meet your angels and guides through a guided hypnosis session.
Fall 2024
Basic Ballet & Stretch
Fitness
Enjoy a gentle full-body stretch at the beginning and end of each class. Beginner ballet exercises will be learned and reviewed during this class in a no-pressure environment. Come in comfortable clothing. Ballet shoes are recommended, but socks are suitable!
Fall 2024
BollyX: Dance Fitness
Fitness
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. The fitness curriculum has been created by world-class choreographers and certified fitness professionals to ensure a safe and effective total body dance workout for all. No prior dance experience is needed. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing.
Fall 2024
Bridge the Gap: Financial Strategies for the Sandwich Generation
Financial & Retirement
The Sandwich Generation represents a significant portion of our population and yet many individuals find themselves unprepared for the emotional, financial, and logistical challenges that come with simultaneously supporting aging parents and adult children. Through this seminar, participants will learn strategies for effective caregiving conversations, become familiar with available services, and discover practical tips and boundaries for managing their dual roles.
Fall 2024
Cardio Fitness
Fitness
A friendly exercise program that combines low-impact aerobics with stretching, strength training, and routines to improve flexibility, muscular strength, balance, and cardiovascular fitness. Previous punch cards purchased can be used. Three Options for Purchase... Course Fee - Select this if you want access to all the dates for this given season, no punch card needed. Senior Fee - Reduced rate for seniors who would like access to all the dates for this season, no punch card needed. Punch Card - Purchasing this option will get you a punch card that will allow you access to 20 sessions of Cardio Fitness across multiple seasons. If you currently have a punch card with punches left, choose this option and enter in the promo code to remove the charge at checkout. Please contact the Farmington Continuing Education office at 860-404-0290 to receive the promo code. Bring a mat, hand weights, resistance bands, and a water bottle. Parking is on School Street or Church Street NOT in the School or Barney Library parking lots!
Fall 2024
Cardio Strength
Fitness
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. Returning participants can simply update their waiver here... https://www.personaleuphoria.com/annual-waiver-update. New Registrants can submit a waiver here... https://www.personaleuphoria.com/register-2
Fall 2024
Charcuterie: Brunch Board and Holiday Wreath
Cooking
Learn how to create your own charcuterie board with a hands-on lesson from Chell's Charcuterie. Michelle will bring all the necessary tools, and ingredients for you to create, in Session A, a brunch board, and in session B, a holiday wreath. Cheeses, meats, fruits and all accompaniments will be available to teach you how to style your own beautiful charcuterie boards. Session B: Holiday Wreath Treat yourself to a unique experience with a hands-on class featuring a mini holiday wreath charcuterie board. Learn how to design and style your own, mini holiday wreath charcuterie board with a hands-on lesson from Chell's Charcuterie. Michelle will bring all the necessary tools, and ingredients to create your own charcuterie board. Includes 10" bamboo charcuterie board, 4 cheeses, 2 meats, sugar cranberries, fresh rosemary, pretzel stars, and fresh fruit. All necessary tools provided. No alcohol is permitted.
Fall 2024
Cheesemaking for Advanced Beginners
Cooking
Ready to take the next step in making cheese? In this class we will learn to make herbed Havarti and spice-rubbed Montasio. These cheeses involve some new techniques and will expand your knowledge of cheesemaking. Prerequisite: Student has already taken either the Mozzarella or the Feta class. Course fee includes the cost of supplies.
Fall 2024
Core Strength
Fitness
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. Returning participants can simply update their waiver here... https://www.personaleuphoria.com/annual-waiver-update. New Registrants can submit a waiver here... https://www.personaleuphoria.com/register-2
Fall 2024
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Decorating Cookies with Royal Icing
Cooking
Come learn how to create beautiful Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing! You will learn and practice how to outline and flood cookies with icing. You will also learn different techniques to enhance the cookies, such as wet on wet, transfers and texture to name a few. You will leave each session with beautifully decorated cookies to share with friends and families! Register for one or more sessions below . . . September 11 (Delicious Fall Fun) October 9 (Tasty Spooky Haunting) November 6 (Sweet Thankful Gathering) December 11 (Jolly Holiday Celebration) All supplies are provided.
Fall 2024
Do More with iPhone and iPad
Computers & Technology
You know the basics, so what’s next? In this intermediate course, you will dive deeper into your Apple device and learn about a variety of topics, such as word processing to photos, music, and movies, plus using other apps and the web. Bring your iPhone or iPad to class.
Fall 2024
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FOOD TOUR with Prudence Sloane - A DONG'S SUPERMARKET & VIETNAMESE Luncheon
Cooking
It's over 30,000 square feet of Chinatown in West Hartford, complete with hanging ducks, live fish, exotic produce and all the ingredients you need to cook Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese. Prudence Sloane will guide you through this most extraordinary supermarket and give you expert advice on how to cook and use many of the products offered. All secrets will be revealed. Afterwards we feast on Vietnamese specialties at Pho Boston next door. Meet at A Dong Supermarket, 160 Shield St, West Hartford. Bring a sweater - the supermarket can get cold! Food allergies and dietary restrictions (shrimp, pork, chicken, beef) must be noted upon registering. Tour includes lunch, tax and gratuities. ~ Cash bar/beverages ~
Fall 2024
Foraging for Holiday Decor
Home & Garden
Nature is stunning and is the perfect place to gather inspiration for your holiday decorating. In this class you will learn how to create different types of holiday decorations like wreaths, swags, and table arrangements using nature’s gifts and your garden. We will discuss what materials work best and how to safely and legally forage for them. We will discuss materials like evergreens, berries, and branches to name a few! We will explore what makes an arrangement stunning, including varying levels of interest using both traditional and non‐traditional elements. We will also discuss how to properly prepare your decorations, how to choose the right elements to maximize that festive feel, and longevity throughout the Winter season. When you leave this class you will have the insight and confidence to create beautiful and festive decorations for your home using what you already have right outside your doorstep!
Fall 2024
Get Ready, Get Set, SELL: Tips on Decluttering & Staging
Home & Garden
You only get one chance to make a first impression that applies perfectly to selling your home. Get tips on how to prepare your home to Wow potential buyers to increase your ability to make top dollar. Follow a step-by-step plan on decluttering as soon as you are considering selling your home. It will make your move easier, too. Staging is also key to the first impression. If you are thinking of moving, don’t miss this class
Fall 2024
Get Ready, Get Set, SELL: Tips on Repairing and Replacing
Home & Garden
Don’t wait for the official home inspection. Whether you maintain your home annually or not, there are non-negotiable things you need to do before putting your home on the market. Some items on the list are not mandatory, but fixing them can substantially increase the salability of your home and the asking price. Other items could cause you to fail the inspection and add unplanned expenses and delay or ruin the sale. If you are thinking of moving, don’t miss this class. Teachers will schedule a complimentary one-on-one with you if you have additional specific questions. Hand-outs will be provided. Bring a spouse for free.
Fall 2024
Getting Paid to Talk
Personal Enrichment
Have you ever been told that you have a great voice? If so, then this is the course for you! Have you ever wondered how to begin in voice-over part-time, full time, or for supplemental or retirement income? This workshop is a great, upbeat, and most importantly, the realistic first step to explore voice-over. Our easy-to-access remote learning system will take you behind the scenes at Voice Coaches' main studios, where we regularly produce voice-over content for clients including Netflix, Discovery, HGTV, Disney, Lifetime, Nickelodeon, and many more. From audiobooks, training material, animation, and commercials to socially relevant content, television, and much more: today’s voice-over field has become a great way to leverage your individual voice qualities and communication skill in a whole new way. This course also includes an opportunity to receive a brief one-on-one voice range and quality assessment with the instructor. 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.
Fall 2024
Home Buyers & Sellers Seminar
Home & Garden
It's no secret that the real estate market is hot right now. With inventory at all time lows and prices at all time highs, it can be a stressful and discouraging process. You want someone with knowledge, experience, and patience to help you navigate and guide you through the process and prepare you for what to expect from pre approval to the closing day. This class will walk you through the steps and outline what you need to know. This course will discuss an overview of the process of buying a house and how to choose a realtor to fit your needs, home inspection, and pre-approval.
Fall 2024
How to Decorate Wreaths and Make Bows like a Pro!
Home & Garden
This hands-on workshop teaches you how to create beautiful and festive Christmas wreaths and bows for your home. Whether you're a seasoned decorator or new to the holiday decorating game, you'll learn how to decorate wreaths like a pro. We'll start by discussing the different types of Christmas decorations for wreaths, including options for both indoor and outdoor spaces. You'll learn how to choose the right color scheme and decorations to create cohesive and eye‐catching combinations. Next, we'll learn how to make a stunning bow! Finally we will cover the basics of assembling your creation with a hands-on guided session. When you leave you will have a wreath of your very own, with a bow you make yourself and a conversation starter to last you all season long. Course fee includes all materials
Fall 2024
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How to Play Piano by Ear
Music, Dance & Drama
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.
Fall 2024