Farmington Continuing Education

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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

For students who have already taken the Beginner Adult Tap course or have previous tap dance experience. Adult Tap offers the opportunity to exercise in a unique and fun way. Continue to learn or review tap steps, work on techniques, and tap combinations.

This course is designed to introduce tap dancing to the complete beginner. If you have never tap danced before and have always wanted to, this is the best place to start! 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.

Learn the basics of Jazz dance with Amy Perales, an FCE veteran dance and wellness instructor. You will learn basic Jazz dance terminology and steps to music while getting your heart rate up. Attend with clothes you can move comfortably in. Jazz dance shoes are not necessary but are recommended for a more authentic experience.

Register for this one-time, 90-minute introductory course at any time! Upon receipt of registration, you will be contacted by a representative from Voices For All to schedule your 90-minute session based on your availability. “Wow, you have a great voice!” Have you heard that more times than you can count? Or maybe you listen to your favorite audiobooks, commercials, or cartoon characters and think, “I could do that!” Want to earn income using your talents from the comfort of your home? If so, then you could have what it takes to begin working as a professional Voiceover Artist. Explore the voiceover industry with your instructor, a professional, working voice actor from the voice acting training company, Voices For All, in a one-on-one, personalized, video chat setting. Discover the current trends in the industry and how easy and affordable it can be to learn, set up and work from home. In this one-time, 90-minute, introductory class, you’ll also learn about the different types of voiceovers and the tools you’ll need to find success. Your instructor will record you as you read a real script, then offer you some coaching so you can improve your delivery. Your instructor will take notes on your performance and create a professional voiceover evaluation delivered to you in a follow up call. After the class, you will have the knowledge necessary to help you decide if this is something you’d like to pursue. Learn more: http://www.voicesforall.com/ooo 18 and over. You owe it to yourself to finally explore the possibilities of this fun and rewarding field! Upon registration you will be contacted by VFA to schedule your class for a day and time of your convenience. Requirements: Students must have Internet Access and Video Chatting capabilities using a method such as Zoom, Skype (Win/Mac/Mobile), or iChat/FaceTime (Mac/iOS).

Experience a soft, simple stretch for the mind and body. Lose yourself in the music as you stretch from head to toe (part of this course stretches in a chair). This course is wonderful for those who are less mobile and not as flexible. Come exercise in a setting with support from other participants. Wear comfortable exercise clothing and socks (bare feet are fine as well).

Explore the best mountain parks and forests with expert guides on the most spectacular hiking trails year-round. Enjoy the Year-Round Hiking Club's Top 10 Best Hikes. Enjoy 5 mile, 3 hour, weekly intermediate level hikes on Thursdays at 8:45am. Hiking shoes with vibram soles, water bottle, and hiking poles are recommended. Monthly hike details and schedule, GPS addresses, and trail maps are emailed. Custom hikes for all ability levels are available upon request. Purchase a Hiking Club Punch Card (good for 10 hikes) to pay as you go! Once purchased, Punch Cards will be mailed to registrants. Top Ten Best Hikes: Bear Mountain/Sages Ravine - Appalachian Trail, Salisbury Ragged Mountain - New England National Scenic Trail, Berlin Talcott Mountain State Park - New England National Scenic Trail, Simsbury Penwood State Park - New England National Scenic Trail, Simsbury West Mountain Trails - Red/Blue Trails, West Simsbury Peoples State Forest - Agnes Bowen/Robert Ross/Jessie Gerald Trails, Barkhamsted Tunix State Forest - Indian Council Caves Trail, Barkhamsted Rattlesnake Mountain - New England National Scenic Trail, Farmington Tariffville Gorge - New England National Scenic Trail, Tariffville Peak/Copper Mountain - New England National Scenic Trail, East Granby Hikes are offered weekly throughout the year on Thursdays. Once registered, hikers will be contacted directly by Grant Summers. For more detailed information, you can reach out to Grant at gemersonsummers@gmail.com.All registrants MUST complete a Hiking Waiver BEFORE the start of the course. A link to the Hiking Waiver is here... https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oss5S6Z_dah_qrBXsDmrasodi0Kbkp94/view?usp=sharing. Please download, complete, and either email (continuinged@fpsct.org) or mail (Farmington Continuing Education, 1 Depot Place, Unionville, CT 06085). Participation in the hikes will not be allowed unless a waiver is on file.