Adult Activities & Education

Mehendi - Art of Henna

Instructor Jennifer Heidelberg - Join me to learn Mehendi’s history and application process as you design your own creation. 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. I will provide written instructions, tips, and care instructions along with henna supplies.There is a $15 supplies fee payable the first class to the instuctor.

Lakewood High School, Room B 202

(Enter through door #20)

14100 Franklin Blvd.

Resident $55/NR $65

Saturday: 5/16 10:00am-11:30am

Saturday: 8/22 10:00am-11:30am

Mehendi- Art of Henna

Electrical

Virtual Electrical

Instructor Jim Engler - 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! This class will be presented via Zoom, you will receive a link the prior to the class.

Resident $20/NR $30

Thursday: 2/5 7:00pm-9:00pm

Plumbing

Virtual Plumbing

Instructor Jim Engler - 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. This class will be presented via Zoom, you will receive a link the prior to the class.

Resident $20/NR $30

Thursday: 2/12 7:00pm-9:00pm

Tiling

Virtual Tiling

Instructor Jim Engler - 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! This class will be presented via Zoom, you will receive a link the prior to the class.

Resident $20/NR $30

Thursday: 2/26 7:00pm-9:00pm

Handyman Skills

Virtual Handyman Skills

Instructor Jim Engler - 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! This class will be presented via Zoom, you will receive a link the prior to the class.

Resident $20/NR $30

Thursday: 2/19 7:00pm-9:00pm

Dance

Ballet & Jazz

Adult Ballet & Jazz

Instructor Patty Hays - 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 Rehersal is 3/31 and Recital is 4/2 in the Civic Auditorium ** Per instructor times have been updated here, dates remain the same**

Taft Center for Innovation, Room 104

13701 Lake Ave. (Enter through Door #8)

Resident $45/NR $55

Beginner

Mondays: 1/26-3/30 7:45pm-8:30pm

Ballet Inter/Adv

Mondays: 1/26-3/30 6:45pm-7:45pm

Ballroom Social

Ballroom Social Dance

Instructor Bev Cavana - Some slow dance for clubs, Waltz for weddings, for fun Swing to Big Bands, Latin Salsa, Tango, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Merengue and more. Learn to lead and follow with turns, swivels and kicks.

Hayes Elementary School, Cafeteria

16401 Delaware Ave.

Resident Couple $80/NR $90

Tuesdays: 1/27-3/17 7:00pm-7:45pm

Tap Dancing

Tap Dance

Instructor Peggy Brennan-Stockdale - 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. Rehersal is 3/31 and Recital is 4/2 in the Civic Auditorium No Class 2/14

Taft Center for Innovation, Room 104

13701 Lake Ave. (Enter through Door #8)

Resident $45/NR $55

Beginner Tap 1

Tuesdays: 1/27-3/24 6:00pm-7:00pm

Saturday: 1/24-3/28 9:45am-10:45am

Intermediate Tap 1 1/2

Saturday: 1/24-3/28 11:30am-12:30pm

Advanced Tap 2

Tuesdays: 1/27-3/24 7:00pm-8:00pm

Advanced Tap 3

Tuesdays: 1/27-3/24 8:00pm-9:00pm

Spring Tap Dancing

Tap Dance - Spring

Taft Center for Innovation, Room 104

13701 Lake Ave. (Enter through Door #8)

Resident $45/NR $55

Beginner Tap 1

Tuesdays: 4/7-5/26 6:00pm-7:00pm

Intermediate Tap 1 1/2

Tuesdays: 4/7-5/26 7:00pm-8:00pm

Education

Finance/Life Planning

Nuts and Bolts of Trusts

Instructor Candace Pollock - 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. This workshop gives an overview of how trusts work, the pros and cons, the costs, and the many ways they can be used to protect and preserve your assets.

Lakewood High School, Room B 203

(Enter through door #20)

14100 Franklin Blvd.

Resident $15/NR $15

Thursday: 6/18 7:00pm-8:00pm

How Prepared are you and your Parents for Their Aging Needs?

Instructor Candace Pollock - Caring for an elderly parent often requires families to make complicated decisions across areas with competing rules and strategies—like health care, finances, and government benefits. If they don’t strategically navigate these areas, it can result in costly mistakes that cause stress, family conflict, and financial trouble. Come learn how to make smart, caring choices, and avoid preventable problems as your parents’ needs change.

Lakewood High School, Room B 203

(Enter through door #20)

14100 Franklin Blvd.

Resident $15/NR $15

Thursday: 7/16 7:00pm-8:00pm

How to Avoid Nursing Home Poverty

Instructor Candace Pollock - Did you know that in Northeast Ohio, the average annual cost for private nursing home care is over $100,000? And that is just for one person. Few families can cover such costs. This workshop covers ways to maximize public and private

resources, and protect your assets while remaining eligible for benefits.

Lakewood High School, Room B 201

(Enter through door #20)

14100 Franklin Blvd.

Resident $15/NR $15

Thursday: 5/21 7:00pm-8:00pm

You Already have an Estate Plan!

Instructor Candace Pollock - EVERYONE already has an estate plan, whether they have taken formal steps to create one or not. Your plan consists of what you own, how you own it, whether you have named beneficiaries, and how it relates to both your needs. The key to a good estate plan is to ensure that it is complete and it works as intended without court involvement. Attendees will learn what legal documents are crucial in maintaining their autonomy.

Lakewood High School, Room B 201

(Enter through door #20)

14100 Franklin Blvd.

Resident $15/NR $15

Thursday: 8/20 7:00pm-8:00pm

Voice Overs

Discover Voice-Over: Learn how to make money voicing commercials, audiobooks, animations and more!

Such A Voice - 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. Most people go about it the wrong way. In this introductory class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry. Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead! Whether you choose to pursue voice-overs part-time or full-time, this could be the game changer you’ve been looking for. In addition to online instruction, you will be given the opportunity to book a 1-on-1 script read and voice evaluation via telephone with your instructor for the following day. This class will be presented via Zoom, you will receive a link the 24 hours prior to the class.

Virtual Resident $35/NR $45

Monday: 6/8 6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday: 8/12 6:30pm-8:30pm

I Can Speak Spanish

“I Can Speak Spanish” is a class for adults to develop basic fluency and understanding of the Spanish Language. The class is based on 100 basic words and 20 basic structures and expressions that participants need to order food, request services, express their needs and introduce themselves. This class is perfect for a person who wishes to travel to a Spanish-speaking country and wants to speak the language to get the total immersion experience.

Lakewood High School, Room B201

(Enter through door #20)

14100 Franklin Blvd.

Resident $95NR $105

Tues/Thurs 6/9-6/25 8:00pm-9:00pm

Fitness/Wellness

Pilates

Instructor Cat Donovan - This full body conditioning program 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 mat

Harding Middle School, Room 156

16601 Madison Ave.

Resident $80/NR $90

Tuesdays: 5/12-6/16 7:00pm-8:00pm

Tuesdays: 6/30-8/4 7:00pm-8:00pm

Thursday: 7/2-8/6 7:00pm-8:00pm

Yoga

Yoga Basics

Yoga Basics

Instructor Cat Donovan - Align, strengthen, and promote balance and flexibility while creating full-body relaxation. We will tap into the body’s full range of motion, breathe deeply and release what no longer serves the body, mind and spirit Please bring mat

Harding Middle School, Room 156

16601 Madison Ave.

Resident $80/NR $90

Thursdays: 5/14-6/18 7:00pm-8:00pm

Tai Chi - Chen Style for Beginners

Instructor Jared Blakesmith Known for its slow, intentional movements, Tai Chi improves health by developing balance, coordination, range of motion, and circulation. This class will cover the foundational practices and beginning of the first form of Chen Style Laojia Taijiquan.

Cyrano’s Place

15639 Madison Ave.

Resident $95/NR $105

Mon/Wed: 5/11-7/1 12:00pm-1:00pm

Mon/Wed: 7/8-8/26 12:00pm-1:00pm

Push Hands and Tai Chi Applications

Instructor Jared Blakesmith -Push Hands is an activity that teaches Tai Chi techniques and principles via practice with a partner.

Participants will learn sets of exercises and isolated principles, eventually trying the techniques with free form practice. These practices will be in a slow and controlled setting.

Cyrano’s Place

15639 Madison Ave.

Resident $65/NR $75

Fridays: 5/15-7/3 11:00am-12:00pm

Fridays: 7/10-8/28 11:00am-12:00pm

Karate: Basic to Advanced Self-Defense Course

Ages 16yrs & up

Instructor Marvin Manalo - Karate style: Kaju Kenpo. Combination of Japanese Karate, Judo, JiuJitsu and Chinese Boxing. Developed to defend against a skilled attacker. My focus is to condition and strengthen your mind and body. Gain flexibility, and most importantly, respect human life. Training is repetitive so to develop a skill that becomes muscle memory. Your training will promote self-awareness, self-confidence and discipline. Students will also be exposed to the “sport” aspect of Karate and getting involved in local and regional tournaments. Enter through door #9

Roosevelt Elementary School, Cafeteria

14237 Athens Ave.

Beginner/Advanced

Resident $335/NR $345

Tues/Thurs: 5/12-8/27 7:30pm-8:30pm

Climbing

Adult Climbing

Instruction will be provided by Nosotros: Climbing Club is a fun and safe way to try rock climbing. The Adult Club focuses on building strength while teaching skills. Typical practices include warm-ups, lessons, drills, workouts, cool-downs, and time spent climbing with coaches fellow clubmates. Nosotros is a Bouldering-only gym, making it a great place to just jump on the wall and try something new! Days off will be communicated by Nosotros.

Nosotros

13000 Athens Ave.

Resident $160/NR $170

Mon/Wed: 6/1-6/24 5:15pm-6:15pm

Tues/Thurs: 6/2-6/25 12:00pm-1:00pm

Tues/Thurs: 6/2-6/25 6:00pm-7:00pm

Tues/Thurs: 6/2-6/25 7:15pm-8:15pm

Mon/Wed: 7/6-7/29 5:15pm-6:15pm

Tues/Thurs: 7/7-7/30 12:00pm-1:00pm

Tues/Thurs: 7/7-7/30 6:00pm-7:00pm

Tues/Thurs: 7/7-7/30 7:15pm-8:15pm

Mon/Wed: 8/3-8/26 5:15pm-6:15pm

Tues/Thurs: 8/4-8/27 12:00pm-1:00pm

Tues/Thurs: 8/4-8/27 6:00pm-7:00pm

Tues/Thurs: 8/4-8/27 7:15pm-8:15pm

Fencing

Beginner Fencing Class

Cleveland Fencing Academy - Located on the first floor of The Screw Factory next to Madison Park. CFA has an 8 Olympic strip, 3700 sq.ft. state-of-the-art training facility. We are a recreational and competitive academy. Days off will be communicated by Cleveland Fencing Academy.

Cleveland Fencing Academy

13000 Athens Ave

Resident $135/NR $145

Wednesdays: 5/13-6/17 6:00pm-7:30pm

Wednesdays: 6/24-7/29 6:00pm-7:30pm

Pickleball

Instructor Rick Warsinskey - Open Pickleball for all players. No experience required to play. Just come and bring your racquet. Balls will be supplied. Players will rotate from game to game. No Class 6/4, 8/13

Garfield Middle School, Gym

13114 Detroit Ave.

Resident $100/NR $110

Tues/Thurs: 5/12-8/20 6:00pm-8:30pm

Herbal Medicine Introduction

Instructor Jennifer Heidelberg -This course introduces herbal medicine. You can utilize natural plants to heal or support most health conditions. Nine body systems will be discussed. I can empower you to address health concerns with informed knowledge as you partner with your Physician in your health journey. I will not diagnose or treat conditions.

Lakewood High School, Room B 202

(Enter through door #20)

14100 Franklin Blvd.

Resident $175/NR $185

Tuesdays: 5/12-7/14 5:00pm-7:00pm

Music

Piano
Michael’s Composition Studio

Piano

Adult Piano
Take Your Piano Playing to the Next Level

Adult Piano

Instructor Maria Voljin - 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.

Home Studio

7414 Rutledge Ave. 2nd Floor

Cleveland, Ohio 44102

Resident $130/NR $140

Beginning Piano

Mondays: 5/11-7/13 5:30pm-6:00pm

Mondays: 5/11-7/13 6:00pm-6:30pm

Continuing Piano

Mondays: 5/11-7/13 6:30pm-7:00pm

Take Your Piano Playing to the Next Level

For intermediate and advanced level piano students of all ages individual lessons with pianist Halida Dinova Ph.D are available at Lakewood High School Performing Arts Center. Once registered please call 216 932 0355 or email

cantiusclassics@yahoo.com to set up lesson times and days. Personalized coaching for auditions competitions and concerts.

Coaching for Chamber Music Projects for pianists or String players is available upon request.

Registration options & fees:

Summer Special

June 3 lessons per month

$53 per lesson, $159.00 per month

July 3 lessons per month

$53 per lesson, $159.00 per month

Michael’s Composition Studio

Instructor Michael Dougherty- The class opens up my music composition studio here in Lakewood, for the development and exploration of music through composition. At the conclusion of the class, the student should be able to write or compose an original song or composition.

Home Studio

13888 Lake Avenue

Lakewood, OH 44107

Resident $415/NR $425

Mondays: 6/1-7/13 2:00pm-4:00pm

Mondays: 6/1-7/13 6:00pm-8:00pm