Adult Activities & Education
Art
Beginning Art Techniques
Beginning Art Techniques
Dates: Returns Fall 2023
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Instructor: Jan McAndrew
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Beginning Art Techniques is an introduction-level class that will allow you to explore and develop your own visual art skills. Each class will focus on one of these techniques: drawing parts of the face (pencil, watercolor, resists and brush strokes, acrylic paint; collage (mixed media); printmaking (various techniques). Classes will offer an abundance of helpful information that the instructor has used in 20 years of teaching engineering and visual arts. The instructor will provide a list of the materials and will email a list of suggested materials for personalizing your own art.
Mehendi - Art of Henna
Mehendi - Art of Henna
Instructor: Jennifer Heidelberg
Location: Lakewood High School, 14100 Franklin Blvd., Room 202 (Enter through door #19)
Resident: $40
Non-resident: $50
| Monday: June 5, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Sunday: June 11, 2023 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
| Monday: July 10, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Sunday: July 16, 2023 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Have you ever wondered how Mehendi originated or how to make and apply it yourself? Join me for a create- your-own design session. Instructor will provide a history of the art form, teach you how to make the henna paste at home, and provide tips as you apply henna to yourself or your partner. Written packets will be provided that include care instructions along with your supplies so that you can take them home and continue your journey on discovering your own Mehendi style. Mehendi is an ancient form of body decoration that spans the globe. Temporary in nature, this natural plant-based paste has been used for thousands of years to heal the body and celebrate the soul. There is a $15 supplies fee payable the first class to the instructor.
Dance
Ballet & Jazz
Ballet & Jazz
Dates: Returns Fall 2023
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Instructor: Patty Hays
Location: Lakewood High School, 14100 Franklin Ave., Lecture Hall 1
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A study of ballet and jazz dance with a ballet barre warmup and combinations that will be put together into a dance routine. No experience necessary. Wear comfortable moveable clothing and ballet slippers. Any questions please contact patty.hays@lakewoodcityschools.org.
Ballroom Social
Ballroom Social Dance
Dates: Tuesdays, May 3 - June 28, 2023 or Thursdays, June 29 - August 24, 2023
Time: 7:30 - 8:15 pm
Instructor: Bev Cavana
Location: Harding Middle School, Cafeteria, 16601 Madison Ave.
Resident: $80
Non-resident: $90
Slow dance, waltz for weddings, swing, big bands, Latin salsa, tango, cha-cha, rumba, merengue and more.
Learn to lead and follow with turns, swivels and kicks. Couples only. No Class 6/14, 8/17
Belly Dance
Tribal Style Belly Dancing - Tambourine Technique
Dates: Returns Fall 2023
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Instructor: Jan McAndrew
Location: Lakewood High School, Lecture Hall 1, 14100 Franklin Ave.
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Tribal Belly Dance - FCBD®Style is an enjoyable method of improvisational choreography, using a vocabulary of natural movements and cues allowing the dancers to communicate via gesture and eye contact when dancing together as a group, allowing each person to lead when they feel ready. FCBD®Style is a fusion dance form. The movements are inspired by folkloric dances of the Middle East, North Africa, Spain, and India. It is a uniquely modern creation that does not represent an “authentic” dance from any particular region. We work with you on posture, body consciousness and self-confidence. Moderate and self-paced. This class is gender friendly. Yoga style clothing preferred; Tight-fitting top, leggings (long 25+ yard or full circle skirt recommended, but not necessary). Bare feet or dance shoes. Bring your own water.
Tap Dance
Tap Dancing
Tap Dance
Dates: Returns Fall 2023
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Beginner -
Intermediate -
Advanced -
Instructor: Peggy Brennan-Stockdale
Location: Franklin Elementary School, 13465 Franklin Ave, Gym
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Emphasis will be placed on rhythm and basic technique. Skills will be incorporated into a dance routine. Footwear discussed at class. Hard-soled shoes are acceptable and should be worn in class. Must have teacher’s recommendation for intermediate and advanced classes. Class Min 5/Max 15
Spring Tap Dancing
Tap Dance - Spring
Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 31 - April 4, 2023 ( no class 2/14 & 3/14)
Times: 6:45 - 7:45 pm
Instructor: Peggy Brennan-Stockdale
Location: Franklin Elementary School, 13465 Franklin Ave, Gym
Resident: $50
Non-resident: $60
Emphasis will be placed on rhythm and basic technique. Skills will be incorporated into a dance routine. Footwear discussed at class. Hard-soled shoes are acceptable and should be worn in class.
Education
Boating
USCG Aux.-Powerboat Skills & Seamanship
USCG Aux.-Powerboat
Skills & Seamanship
Dates: Returns Fall 2023
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Instructor: USCG AUX
Location: Virtual
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Classroom boat handling skills and safety training. Learn boating nomenclature, how to handle boating emergencies, proper seamanship, VHF marine radio procedures, knots, engines, trailering, docking, navigation rules, and aids to navigation. USCG Auxiliary and Ohio boating certificates issued. NASBLA approved. Possible insurance discounts. Materials fee is included in class fee. Material pick will be available at the Lakewood City Schools Recreation Department prior to class (14100 Franklin Ave., Enter through door #31). If materials need to be mailed there is an $11.25 additional fee.
USCG Aux.-Sailing Skills & Seamanship
USCG Aux.-Sailing
Skills & Seamanship
Dates: Returns Fall 2023
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Instructor: USCG AUX
Location: Virtual
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Classroom introductory sailing course emphasizing nomenclature, how a boat sails, sailboat maneuvering, navigation rules, aids to navigation, engines, knots, trailering, VHF marine radio procedures, and weather. USCG Auxiliary and Ohio boating certificates issued. NASBLA approved. Possible insurance discounts. Materials fee is included in class fee. Class Min 10/Max 30. Material pick will be available at the Lakewood City Schools Recreation Department prior to class (14100 Franklin Ave., Enter through door #31). If materials need to be mailed there is an $11.25 additional fee.
Finance/Life Planning
- Nuts and Bolts of Trusts
- Reverse Mortgage for Seniors
- How to Avoid Nursing Home Poverty
- The Home Buying Experience
- Caregiver Children and Their Elder Parents
Nuts and Bolts of Trusts
Nuts & Bolts of Trusts
Date: Thursday, June 15, 2023
Time: 7:00 -8:00 pm
Instructor: Candace Pollock
Location: Lakewood High School, 14100 Franklin Ave., Room B 201
Please enter through door #19 on the south side of the building.
Resident: $15
Non-resident: $15
Trusts can be one of the most useful and cost-effective legal tools to help people maintain control over their assets during good health, illness and at death — without court costs or delays. Unfortunately, most people, including financial advisors, only think of trusts in terms of saving estate taxes. While this is one benefit of trusts, trusts can also provide many more protections such as shielding inheritances for beneficiaries with failed marriages, bad judgment, creditors, or special needs or those with business interests. This workshop gives an overview of how trusts work, the pros and cons and costs, when to consider using trusts and what should be included in the trust provisions. It covers the Trust Protections Spectrum™ and various asset protection options trust can provide during the trustmaker’s and beneficiaries’ lifetimes. Class min 5/max 30.
Reverse Mortgage for Seniors
Reverse Mortgages for Seniors
Date: Monday, May 22, 2023
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Instructor: Ray Antonelli
Location: Lakewood High School, 14100 Franklin Ave., Room B 202
Resident: $15
Non-resident: $15
Keep Medicaid from attacking your home equity. Reverse mortgages are valuable tools for seniors 62 and older. There is almost no limit to use the funds which come to the senior tax free and also do not reduce Social Security or Medicare payments. If you are downsizing you can now use a reverse mortgage to purchase a smaller home and conserve more cash for retirement. Get all your questions answered at this class. Class min 4/max 25.
How to Avoid Nursing Home Poverty
How to Avoid Nursing Home Poverty
Date: Thursday, August 17, 2023
Time: 7:00 -8:00 pm
Instructor: Candace Pollock
Location: Lakewood High School, 14100 Franklin Ave., Room B 202
Please enter through door 19 on the south side of the building.
Resident: $15
Non-resident: $15
Much attention is given to estate taxes as a threat to what can be passed on to beneficiaries and, over the last several years, most families are less concerned about estate taxes due to the higher exemptions on federal estate taxes. What many families fail to see is that, with average annual costs between $60,000-$75,000, long term care costs have always been a larger threat to their lifetime security and to the estate they leave for beneficiaries at death. These costs will increase over time as the cost of care increases with inflation. Few families can cover such costs out of disposable income and resources. This workshop covers the main methods of covering long-term care costs, the strategies to maximize private and public resources and the directives every family should have in place to make sure they can act if a disability or death should strike.
Class min 5/max 30.
The Home Buying Experience
Home Buying Experience
Date: Monday, May 15, 2023
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Instructor: Ray Antonelli
Location: Lakewood High School, 14100 Franklin Ave., Room B 202
Enter through door #19 on south side of building.
Resident: $15
Non-resident: $15
This first-time home buying seminar will help you find and purchase your first home. We will help with every aspect of the process. This seminar can help take the frustration and confusion out of buying your first home. By educating yourself about all facets of the home purchase process, you know what to expect, you understand the issues and you’re prepared to make informed decisions that are in your best interest. Class min 4/max 25.
Caregiver Children and Their Elder Parents
Caregiver Children and Their Elder Parents
Date: Thursday, July 13
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Instructor: Candace Pollock
Location: Lakewood High School, 14100 Franklin Ave., Room B 202
Please enter through door 19 on the south side of the building.
Resident: $15
Non-resident: $15
Longer life spans mean that, statistically, adult children will spend as much time caring for aging parents as they do for their own children. They both face many challenges as they deal with the emotional, financial and legal aspects of long-term care decisions. These decisions straddle several different arenas that have competing rules and families can face unnecessary emotional and financial costs when they make the “wrong” decision because they did not understand their options. This workshop provides an overview of the factors families should consider for the care and safety of their parents and their assets while protecting the child from parental debts. It covers the essential directives families should have in place to ensure agents are authorized to act for the parent and addresses Medicare and Medicaid rules, care management, guardianship and other factors that can arise when a parent declines mentally or physically. Class Min 5/Max 30.
Voice Overs
Voice Overs: Now is Your Time!
Dates: Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Instructor: Such A Voice
Location: Virtual
Resident: $35
Nonresident: $45
In what could be the most enlightening webinar you've ever taken, our instructor and professional voice coach will show you how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. In this introductory class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling and potentially lucrative industry. This class will be presented via Zoom; you will receive a link 24 hours prior to class.
Home Improvement
Electrical
Electrical
Dates: Wednesday, June 6, 2023
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Jim Engler
Location: Virtual
Resident: $20
Nonresident: $30
Does working with electricity frighten you? Our instructor will have you installing light fixtures and ceiling fans, rewiring lamps, changing switches, installing dimmers and much more! The Lakewood Recreation Department is pleased to offer Jim Engler's "Homework" home improvement series. Jim is a licensed Master Plumber (OH Lic. #44764-PL) and a Master Electrician (OH Lic. # 44764-EL). Don't miss out on this great opportunity to learn about home improvement right here in Lakewood!
Plumbing
Plumbing
Dates: Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Jim Engler
Location: Virtual
Resident: $20
Nonresident: $30
Learn plumbing repairs, such as changing a faucet, clearing a clogged drain, installing a garbage disposal, stopping a running toilet, keeping your hot water tank in top shape, and stopping leaks. The Lakewood Recreation Department is pleased to offer Jim Engler's "Homework" home improvement series. Jim is a licensed Master Plumber (OH Lic. #44764-PL) and a Master Electrician (OH Lic. # 44764-EL). Don't miss out on this great opportunity to learn about home improvement right here in Lakewood!
Handyman Skills
Handyman Skills
Dates: Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Jim Engler
Location: Virtual
Resident: $20
Nonresident: $30
Learn the secrets of a handyman. Repair broken windows, fix doors and windows that stick, install a deadbolt, change a door knob, repair appliances and learn about the tools and products that make it all easy! The Lakewood Recreation Department is pleased to offer Jim Engler's "Homework" home improvement series. Jim is a licensed Master Plumber (OH Lic. #44764-PL) and a Master Electrician (OH Lic. # 44764-EL). Don't miss out on this great opportunity to learn about home improvement right here in Lakewood!
Tiling
Tiling
Dates: Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Jim Engler
Location: Virtual
Resident: $20
Nonresident: $30
You will learn the different types of tile, how to apply it and the different surfaces to be used. You will discuss layout, designs and structure prep. That room you have wanted to decorate can become a reality! The Lakewood Recreation Department is pleased to offer Jim Engler's "Homework" home improvement series. Jim is a licensed Master Plumber (OH Lic. #44764-PL) and a Master Electrician (OH Lic. # 44764-EL). Don't miss out on this great opportunity to learn about home improvement right here in Lakewood!
Fitness/Wellness
Pilates
Pilates
Instructor: Cat Donovan
Dates & Times: Returns Fall 2023
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This full body conditioning program is designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance and control. Create elongated and toned muscles, graceful movements and strong abdomen and lower back. Exercises performed mostly seated, on back or stomach. Please bring own mat.
Reiki
Intro to Reiki
Instructor: Gina Tatsumi
Dates & Times: Returns Fall 2023
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What is Reiki? Join us as we learn the healing possibilities of this ancient technique. The introduction with Gina Tatsumi will teach you about the energy body and how Reiki works to bring balance to our bodies as well as our energy system in the introduction.
Yoga
Yoga Basics
Yoga Basics
Instructor: Cat Donovan
Dates: Thursdays, May 25-June 29, 2023
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Location: Lakewood High School, 14100 Franklin Blvd., Lecture Hall 1 (Please enter through door #19 on South side of building)
Resident: $75
Non-resident: $85
Enhance strength, balance, and flexibility while creating full-body relaxation. Tap into your body’s full range of motion, breathe deeply, and release what no longer serves body, mind, and spirit. Please bring own mat.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
Gentle Restorative Yoga
Instructor: Cat Donovan
Time: Returns Fall 2023
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A gentle, slow, still yoga style involving long, restful poses. Supported by props to deepen the experience. One of the best ways to counter stress and tension and turn down the noise in the mind. Please bring own mat.
Music
Bagpipes
Beginning Bagpipes
Dates: Returns Fall 2023
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Instructor: Barry Conway
Location: Lakewood High School, 14100 Franklin Ave., Room B 202
Please enter through door 19 on the south side of the building.
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Learn how to play bagpipes! Course is designed to teach the bagpipes to those with or without prior musical experience. Must have own practice chanter for class.
Piano
Piano
Dates: Mondays, June 26 - August 28, 2023
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Beginner: 5:30 - 6:00 pm and 6:00 -6:30 pm
Continuing: 6:30 - 7:00 pm
Instructor: Maria Voljin
Location: Vocal Room, Garfield Middle School, 13114 Detroit Ave.
Resident: $130
Non-resident: $140
Learn the basics of piano: scales, chords, easy folk and classical compositions. Must have either a piano or keyboard at home. Classes will be combined if minimum not met. Additional classes may be added if necessary. Material fee ($28) due at first class. Class limit 2 for beginning and 2 for continuing.