Enrichment Courses

Prepare for a smooth and successful transition into retirement with our in-depth workshop, "Navigating the Retirement Transition." This workshop is designed to help you assess your current retirement planning, envision your future, and develop a robust financial strategy. Through interactive sessions and practical exercises, you will gain the knowledge and tools necessary to make informed decisions and secure your financial well-being in retirement.

This class is designed for you if you rely on the weather in your work, are considering becoming a storm spotter, or simply want to understand the atmosphere beyond what you hear in the nightly weather report. You’ll explore weather terminology, general circulation, the role of water in the atmosphere, jet streams, waves, mid-latitude cyclone development, and convective weather. The focus will be on explaining, in plain language, the physical processes that create common weather phenomena. No math is required, but you’ll find it helpful if you can visualize motion in three dimensions.

Introduction to Homesteading is a beginner course designed to empower you with the basics of self-sufficiency and sustainability. You’ll explore topics including water collection, food preservation methods, raising livestock, and plant identification. You’ll also practice skills such as basket weaving, spinning yarn, and learn how to make salves and soap at home. The course emphasizes safety, sustainable practices, and the practical application of everything you learn. By the end, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to begin your own homesteading journey—whether you live on several acres or in an apartment.

Are you concerned about the climate crisis, but don’t know what you could do about it? How can we solve such a huge global problem? Do you worry that it’s already too late? Or are you skeptical that “climate change” is really all it’s hyped up to be? Will taking action destroy our economy and way of life? This course offers hope, information and inspiration which will guide us to actions which will make a difference. There are solutions to the climate emergency, and we can be a part of them.

Learn how to train your dog for a lifelong commitment to basic manners and obedience! Some of the skills taught will be: loose leash and nice walking skills, name recognition and recall skills, beginning and intermediate sits, downs and stays, and relinquishing of items.
Your dog must have required vaccinations: DHLPP, rabies, Bordetella, (kennel cough), and flea/tick prevention written proof must be provided at the first class. Handlers less than 12 years of age must have an adult helper. Dogs should be a minimum of 6 months old. Dogs should be on a harness and/or collar and 4-6ft leash, no retractable leashes please. Classes will be held outside so dress appropriately for the weather. Individual class sessions may be rescheduled due to weather.

Puppy socialization is one of the most critical ways to helping puppies become happy and healthy citizens! In our puppy socialization class, you will be given the tools to teach your puppy the fundamental skills that will help build a solid working relationship. This class will have plenty of off-leash play time to help build these social skills. Some of the tools you will learn: a beginning recall, even with distractions, teaching your puppy how to be patient and to calm down, bite inhibition, beginning loose leash and nice walking skills, and cooperative husbandry skills.

Any dog handler less than 12 yrs. of age must have an adult helper. The puppy must have the required vaccinations, (based on age), including Bordetella (kennel cough) and written proof must be provided at the first class. The puppy must be between 3-6 months (small breeds) and 3-5 months (large breed) of age. This class is held outside with some indoor time so dress appropriately for the weather!

Join us for a presentation that walks you through the important parts of designing an estate plan. Learn about the important roles and decisions you’ll need to simplify your estate for the ones you love. We will walk through an estate plan checklist to help you better understand the estate plan process, so when you meet with an estate planning attorney you feel prepared and confident. Please note, that nothing in this presentation should be considered legal advice. It’s designed to educate and empower you before meeting with a qualified estate attorney.

Earn a passive monthly income from selling other people’s products by placing a merchant-provided advertisement link on your site and get a commission for every sale, click or lead. Learn where to find 1000+ free and low cost opportunities and how to avoid scams or links that won't offer a beneficial ROI (return on investment). Learn how to find high, recurring, and second-tier commissions. You'll also learn SEO secrets to increase your site's ranking and visibility on search engines like Google. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee.

The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

This dynamic class dives deep into crafting scroll-stopping content tailored for each platform, from Instagram reels to Twitter threads. Learn how to write engaging captions, spark viral shares, and use storytelling to build authentic connections that keep followers coming back. You’ll also discover savvy strategies to turn likes and comments into real income by monetizing your social presence like a pro.

The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

This dynamic class teaches you practical strategies and step-by-step tools to develop, launch, and automate income-generating products that keep working for you with minimal ongoing effort. You’ll learn how to identify profitable opportunities (50 ideas included!), build irresistible offerings, master automated sales and marketing systems, and scale your income streams—all while protecting your work and overcoming common hurdles. Get ready to transform your ideas into a powerful, passive income machine that works day and night.

The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a Chamber of Commerce Past President, author/editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Online blogging is a great way to get the word out about you, your service, your product, or information you want to share! You will learn step-by-step how to: start a FREE blog with WordPress, choose a blog template, emphasize your blog content with a creative name, use your unique voice to share your expertise and connect your domain/website.

You will also learn how to earn an income with your blog, including links to other websites and advertising on your blog, as well as increase your internet ranking. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Discover how to plan smart experiments that save time, money, and effort. In this two-session class, you’ll learn to test multiple factors efficiently, avoid common pitfalls, and design strategies that maximize useful results. Through hands-on projects and simple data analysis, you’ll explore how to solve real technical problems without complex statistics. Work smarter, test smarter, and find solutions faster.

In this course, you’ll learn how engineers design systems to separate pollutants from air, water, and solids. Using real examples, you’ll explore how to identify material properties, choose separation methods, and design effective treatment sequences. With only algebra required, you’ll practice problem-solving strategies to invent and analyze pollution control processes that prevent harm to people and the environment.