Winter 2025

BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE CHESS | 5-13 YRS Kyle Jones Perfect for beginners and novice players seeking to boost their confidence, this class offers a comprehensive introduction to chess. Students learn the essential rules and concepts, as well as tournament procedures and etiquette, equipping them to participate in both casual and competitive games. Each session features two segments: the first focuses on world champion openings, middle game strategies, end-game patterns and tactical motifs, while the second provides opportunities for friendly matches with personalized coaching on moves and strategies. 212855 A 5:30-6:15 pm Tu 1/14-2/11 212855 B 5:30-6:15 pm Tu 2/18-3/25 (skip 3/18) Senior Center Bldg 1, Rm 104 $143 R | $172 NR O 5 sessions

Education BETTER BABY SITTERS | 10-13 YRS Breanna Ellison, Enriching Kidz

LET YOUR HANDS TALK | 6-12 YRS The Columbus Speech & Hearing Center Have fun with friends learning American Sign Language and culture. This beginner class is full of activities to help you learn, practice and remember basic American Sign Language. 212512 A 3:30-4:30 pm M 1/13-3/17 (skip 1/20, 2/17) Senior Center Bldg 2, Rm 204 $86 R | $107 NR O 8 sessions CREATIVE WRITING FUN | 7-11 YRS Andra Gillum It’s early release day in UA schools. Join the Doggy Drama book series author Andra Gillum for some creative writing and drawing fun. We read, write and play some fun word games. Kids make new friends, explore their creativity and have fun. 212619 A 2-4 pm W 1/22 Municipal Services Center, Lower Level Meeting Room $28 R | $34 NR

Would your son or daughter know what to do if the child they were babysitting started to choke? Would they know what to do if they were taking care of several children and someone came to the door? Does your child baby sit younger siblings? Students learn the responsibilities of having a job, the Rights of a Babysitter, Heimlich maneuver, CPR for a Child and Infant, Basic First Aid, Growth and Development and appropriate toys and activities for kids. They also learn diaper changing, infant care and how to feed a toddler. The most important component of the Better Baby Sitters course is that it’s fun! Your child receives a certificate after completing the class. 213601 A 4-6:30 pm W 2/5-2/26 Senior Center Bldg 1, Rm 104 $145 R | $175 NR O 4 sessions Are you ready to educate your child about the responsibilities of being home alone? Our goal is to help every student feel more comfortable while home alone. This interactive course teaches topics such as first aid, self-heimlich maneuver, reasons to call 911, fire escape plans, microwave safety and how to problem solve out-of-the-ordinary situations. A parent guide is included in the student manual, which provides helpful discussion points between parent and child. 212602 A 4-6 pm Tu 1/14-1/21 Senior Center Bldg 2, Rm 204 $108 R | $135 NR O 2 sessions KIDZ HOME ALONE | 9-12 YRS Kathy Manzer, Enriching Kidz

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