Music and Self-Esteem: Improvising With Confidence

Instructor: Keith Bush Date: Wednesdays, March 12, 19, 26, 5-6 PM (3 sessions) Location: Band Room, Whitcomb High School, Bethel, VT Requirements: An instrument, basic understanding of reading music, and being able to play at least one song well. Only one piano student allowed. Commitment to playing at home in between classes. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED Learn to makeContinue reading “Music and Self-Esteem: Improvising With Confidence”

Smoke Your Own BBQ!

Instructor: Dan Prestridge, Manager at Applebees’ Bar & Grill Date: Tuesday, March 18, 7-8:30 PM (1 session) Location: 228 River Street, Bethel, VT Requirements: Participants must sign a general liability release. In this course you will learn techniques for smoking pork and beef. Dan will also talk about flavor, moisture, smoke rings, tenderness, and meat selection and cut.Continue reading “Smoke Your Own BBQ!”

Art! For Kids, By Kids

Instructor: Marie Herow and Ellie Prestridge Date: Saturday, March 15, 10-11:30 AM (1 session) (rescheduled from March 22) Location: Whitcomb High School (art classroom), Bethel, VT Requirements: Ages 6-10 REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED Kids age 6-10 can join Ms. Herow and Ellie Prestridge for a time of inspiration. Come join them for a fun art session! InstructorContinue reading “Art! For Kids, By Kids”

The Art of Powerful Non-Defensive Communication

Instructor: Hilary Mullins and Vanessa Brown Date: Mondays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 6:30-8 PM (5 sessions) Location: Bethel Public Library, Bethel, VT Requirements: This course will use the book, Taking the War Out of Our Words. Up to 10 copies of the book will be purchase and provided to students for free. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED IfContinue reading “The Art of Powerful Non-Defensive Communication”

Lost in Schizophrenia

Instructor: Van Audley Bennett, Schizophrenic Date: Saturday, March 8, 5-6 PM (1 session; offered twice) OR Saturday, March 15, 5-6 PM Location: Bethel Town Hall (March 8) or Episcopal Parish House (March 15), Bethel, VT REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED I offer a brief introduction to what “”schizophrenia’ really is and how it occurs.  Through anecdotes, I alsoContinue reading “Lost in Schizophrenia”

Tennis Basics for Adults and Kids

Instructor: Ele Griffin Date: Sunday, March 30, 10 AM-12 PM (1 session) Location: Bethel Elementary/Whitcomb High School (gym), Bethel, VT Requirements: Clean, non-marking gym shoes Students will learn the correct way to hold a tennis racquet, how to hit a tennis ball, and how to score a tennis game.  They will learn how fun tennis can beContinue reading “Tennis Basics for Adults and Kids”

Dancing It Off

Instructor: Stephanie Russ Date: Monday, March 10 and Wednesday, March 19, 6:30-7:30 PM (2 sessions; attend one or both) Location: Bethel Elementary/Whitcomb High (Cafeteria), Bethel, VT Requirements: Comfortable clothing and clean sneakers Join us for an exhilarating hour of fun dancing and working out.  I incorporate the newest craze of Zumba with Aerobics into fun dancing routinesContinue reading “Dancing It Off”

Introduction to Tarot

Instructor: Amy Danley-White Date: Saturdays, March 1, 15, and 29, 10 AM-12 PM (3 sessions) Location: Bethel Town Hall (conference room) Bethel, VT REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED This course will cover some of the history of this playing card/ divination system. Students will learn the symbolism of the individual cards and how to perform basic readings forContinue reading “Introduction to Tarot”

I’m Writing!

Instructor: Janet Burnham Date: Sundays, March 9 & 16, 2-3:30 PM (2 sessions) Location: Bethel Public Library, Bethel, VT Requirements: Bring a pen and paper. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED There’s something quite satisfying to put one’s thoughts and ideas on paper.  It is also a neat way to pass on stories of one’s childhood.  Join us toContinue reading “I’m Writing!”

Zumba Dance Workout

Instructor: Lisa Hill Date: Monday, March 17, 7-8 PM (1 session) Location: Bethel Town Hall, Bethel, VT Requirements: Wear comfortable clothing and smooth soled shoes. One hour of Latin-inspired dance. Cardio workout with extra calorie burn provided by laughter. Instructor Bio: Lisa Hill is a licensed Zumba instructor.