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The New Age of Board Games
with Darryl Spencer
This two-day, four-hour interactive workshop introduces you to the exciting world of modern board games. If your experience ends at Monopoly, Risk, or Scrabble, you will discover how game design has evolved over the last decade. Each two-hour session balances brief, engaging insights into modern game mechanics with hands-on, casual gameplay. You just may find a new favorite game to add to your game nights. Both sessions will feature different games but the same fun atmosphere!
Before It's Too Late: Family Conversations About Stuff
with Farnaz Dar
Every home holds a lifetime of belongings, but what happens it all as a homeowner ages? This practical workshop helps seniors and their adult children tackle decluttering and organizing household items while parents can still make their own decisions. Learn compassionate communication strategies for difficult conversations, methods for identifying what to keep or pass along, and step-by-step approaches to creating a manageable plan. Whether preparing for downsizing, simplifying your home, or ensuring your wishes are known, this class provides the guidance families need to work together effectively. Don’t wait until a crisis forces rushed decisions. Take control now and turn a daunting task into meaningful collaboration.
Writing Your First Short Story
with John Focht
This beginner-friendly creative writing workshop introduces you to the fundamentals of short story writing in a supportive, low-pressure setting. Through guided prompts and brief instruction, you will generate ideas, explore character and situation, and begin drafting your own short story. You will leave with a short piece or scene you’ve created, along with practical tips for continuing to write on your own. Bring your own writing device - laptop, tablet, journal, or notebook.
Screenplay Writing 101
with Bob Cahill
Have a story you’ve always wanted to tell? Whether it’s a feature film, short film, or television series, this introductory class will guide you through the fundamentals of screenplay writing in a fun, supportive environment. Designed for adults with little or no previous writing experience, you’ll learn the essential building blocks of a compelling screenplay, including story structure, character development, dialogue, scene construction, pacing, and visual storytelling. Through writing exercises, group discussions, and instructor feedback, you’ll begin transforming your ideas into a screenplay that follows professional industry formatting. By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid understanding of the screenwriting process, practical tools to continue developing your work, and the confidence to bring your stories to life on the page. Whether your goal is to write for Hollywood, independent film, or simply explore a new creative outlet, this class is the perfect place to begin.
Oceanography of the East Coast
with Kurt Schweighauser
If you’re considering buying property “down the shore,” this class will help you to understand what may happen some of the changes occurring to coastal areas. In many parts along the nation’s East Coast, rising seas are only a part of the threat driven by melting polar ice and the thermal expansion of warming water. The land is also sinking. This geologic two-step is happening rapidly enough to threaten infrastructure, farmland, and wetlands that tens of millions of people along the coast rely upon. This course will help answer the question: Is buying “down the shore” a wise investment?
Becoming a Clutter-Free Family
with Farnaz Dar
Transform your home and family dynamics by conquering clutter together. This workshop teaches parents and children practical strategies for maintaining an organized, peaceful home. Learn why clutter affects mental health, discover age-appropriate ways to involve every family member, and develop systems that actually stick. We’ll explore the connection between physical space and emotional calm, create realistic routines for busy families, and build teamwork skills that extend beyond cleaning. Bring the whole family and start your clutter-free journey together!
Chores to Scores: Raising Capable, Confident Kids
with Farnaz Dar
Discover how household chores build essential life skills and boost academic success. This practical workshop shows parents how age-appropriate responsibilities develop executive functioning skills like planning, time management, and problem-solving. Learn which chores benefit different age groups, how to motivate without nagging, and strategies to turn daily tasks into powerful learning opportunities. Stop fighting about chores and start raising capable kids who thrive at home, in school, and beyond.