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Beginning Argentine Tango - Lesson & Practice

Sundays, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
$5.00 drop-in - First class is free
Instructor: George Fosmire
Liven up your night with Tango! First hour will be a class for beginners to get them out on the dance floor learning Argentine Tango. This will be followed by a two hour ‘practica’ from 3:00 to 5:00 (practice dancing with all levels of tango dancers – help available on request). New students are always welcome.

 

INTRODUCING A JOURNEY THROUGH THE WIZARDING WORLD!

Starting January 2020
Every other month on the second Saturday, join us for Harry Potter trivia and a movie. Every other month we will progress through the story, ending just in time for the release of the next Fantastic Beasts in 2021. Bring your Potterhead friends for a chance to win a prize at trivia, then settle in for adventure at Hogwarts. Extra points for wearing your wizarding gear!
$5 per person, 4pm at the Rec Center
1/11/20 Harry’s first journey on the Hogwarts Express
3/14/20 Harry learns he is a parselmouth when he battles the basilisk

 

SASHIN

Super Awesome Scavenger Hunt In Newport $50 per team of 4
Jan 23rd – 26th
The Super Awesome Scavenger Hunt In Newport is not your average scavenger hunt. You will be subjected to tasks that challenge you in ways you may not have imagined.
Acts of kindness, silliness, creativity, and exploration; are you in? Family friendly! At least one person on the team must be over 18. Like the SASHIN Facebook page for updates and how to register. https://goo.gl/F4ZPeX.

 

MEXICAN COOKING

Enjoy making and sampling traditional Mexican dishes
with Ester Robles.

Nov 30 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm $45.00
Tamales en hoja de maiz y Atole de Cajeta
Dec 7 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm $35.00
Tamales de Dulce y Atole de Tamarindo
Dec 21 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm $45.00
Tamales Oaxaquenos en hoja de plantano y Atole
Jan 4 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm $45.00
Rosca de Royes y Chocolate – This is a traditional bread made for the Day of the Three Kings
Jan 11 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm $45.00
Healthy Drinks – We will make delicious smoothies and almond milk using seeds, fruits and vegetables.
Feb 22 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm $35.00
Sopa de Tortilla y Agua de Fruta – We will make two different styles of tortilla soup.

 

JEWELRY MAKING FOR ADULTS

Saturday 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm $35.00 Dec 7, 2019 & Feb 8, 2020
Instructor: Ester Robles
Make beautiful pieces of jewelry for yourself or to give as gifts. Each participant will take home 4 to 5 finished projects.

 

GIFT BOXES FOR ADULTS

Saturday 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm $30.00 Dec 7, 2019 & Feb 8, 2020
Instructor: Ester Robles
Make beautiful gift boxes for small items, such as jewelry, for gift giving. Each participant will take home 3 to 4 finished boxes.

PAPER & MIXED MEDIA ARTS

Adult & Senior Art Classes
Each class you will take home a specific finished project. Instructor Lisa Hall draws from her experience from owning a scrapbooking shop, and loads of fun materials in her personal stock.
Dec 5 5:30pm-8:30pm
Salt & Pepper Shaker Snowmen $25.00
Dec 7 10:30am-12:00pm
Christmas Garland $20.00
Dec 12 5:30pm-8:30pm
Angel Ornament $25.00
Jan 15 10:00am-12:30PM
Wooden Art $20.00
Feb 5 10:30am-11:30am
Valentine Card $15.00
Feb 6 5:30pm-7:30pm
Valentine Card $15.00

 

Stop the Bleed

1-3pm & 5-7pm, Friday Dec 6th & Jan 3rd
$20 / Min 6, Max 15-20
Instructor: Kevin Wilson of Rapid Rescue Edu. Kevin is a BS in Paramedicine: NREMT-P:CCT-P

Provided by the American College of Surgeons, this course helps the student rapidly respond to life & limb threatening injuries. Learn how to apply wound management skills and tourniquet techniques in this unique Course, initially created in response to Mass Casualty and Shootings.

CPR/AED: 10am-2pm & 4-8pm, Saturday Dec 7th

$60 / Min 3, Max 12
Instructor: Kevin Wilson
These Courses are perfect for those wanting to dip their toes into the Medical field, or refresh what they already know. Whether you want to learn how to take care of yourself, or others, in an Emergency; or learn the skills needed to save a life. These Courses will give you the knowledge & skills.

Basic Life Support: 10am-2pm, Friday Dec 20th

$60 / Min 3, Max12
Instructor: Kevin Wilson
Offered in all Major Carriers (AHA, ARC, or ASHI). This course helps to each the Basics of Emergency life support. Developed for all levels of providers, this course helps build the foundations of Emergency Care & the actions needed for the Emergent Patient.

Blood Born Pathogen & First Aid: 5-9pm, Friday Dec 20th
$60 / Min 3, Max 15

Instructor: Kevin Wilson
Designed for all levels of provider and skills, this course meets OSHA regulations for Work Place Hazards and Infectious Disease. Learn or refresh yourself on infectious process, disease, and dangers of exposure to the health care provider.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support: 9am-3pm, Saturday and Sunday Dec 21st & 22nd

$250 / Min 3, Max 12
Instructor: Kevin Wilson
Offered in all Major Carriers (AHA, ARC, or ASHI). This course helps develop the skills & knowledge needed for the Advanced Provider to deal with a Cardiac Arrest & Resuscitation. With simulated scenarios, and interactive Course material, the Advanced Provider can refresh or develop life saving and life long skills.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support: 9am-3pm, Saturday and Sunday Dec 28th & 29th

$250 / Min 3, Max 12
Instructor: Kevin Wilson
Offered in all Major Carriers (AHA, ARC, or ASHI). This course helps develop the skills & knowledge needed to take care of Pediatric Cardiac Arrests and Resuscitation. With simulated scenarios and interactive Course material, the Advanced Provider can refresh or develop life-saving and life-long skills.