Polson School District - Winter Adult Education Classes October 15th - December 8th, 2024 Interested participants can contact instructors directly or contact: Deanna McElwee at dmcelwee@polson.k12.mt.us Coker's Kitchen PMS FACS room Instructor: Ariel Coker acoker@subs.polson. k12.mt.us Prerequisite: intermediate level (basic knife skills required) Thursday evenings from 6:00-8:00 PM Fee $20 Limit: 10 The first class is an introductory class to gather information on allergies and overall interest in certain recipes. Some foods we may prepare are: tamales, lemon chicken orzo soup, homemade shrimp wontons and shrimp wonton soup, chicken parmesan, eggs benedict, lamb cream pasta, creamed spinach, taquitos with a green salsa, Albondigas verde (green Mexican meatball soup), lumpia, pancit, chicken and dumplings, Swedish meatballs, spring rolls with peanut hoisin sauce, and a variety of other meals! Adult Basketball Open Gym/ Scrimmage Instructor: Camas McClure cmcclure@ polson.k12.mt.us Wednesday evenings 7:00-8:30 PM in PMS gym men and women invited Fee: FREE Limit: 30 Would you like to meet some new people while playing basketball? Email Camas to reserve your spot! camasmcclure@polson. k12.mt.us 3 Yard Quilting Instructors: Jennifer Wyman and Trude Hunsucker jwyman@polson.k12.mt.us Tuesday and Thursday evenings 5:00-7:00 PM at Linderman (new wing) Fee: FREE Limit: 10 participants Have you always wanted to make a quilt, but feel overwhelmed and not sure where to begin? Then look no further. This class will teach you the basics of quilting using only 3 yards of material. Bring your sewing machine. We will supply quilting tools, but you are welcome to bring your own. Join today and let us help make your first, or fifty-first, quilt a success. Open Sew Instructor: Stephanie Anderson - sanderson@ polson.k12.mt.us Fee: $15 Thursdays 5:00-8:00 PM in PHS room 211 Limit: 16 participants Come sew with us! Bring your project or come for ideas and use the class machines. All levels are welcome, but the instruction is not comprehensive for beginners. If you are stuck or want to try a new pattern, we will support each other in learning and growing on our sewing journeys. I will have a serger available too. Break Baking Instructor: Stephanie Anderson - sanderson@ polson.k12.mt.us Fee: $20 Mondays and Tuesdays 4:00-6:00 PM in PHS room 211 Limit: 16 participants Learn some of the science behind bread baking. Each week we will create a different kind of bread, including quick breads and yeast breads. If you have always wanted to make your own bread, but were afraid to try. this class is for you! We may also dabble in sourdough. The class is set to be on two consecutive nights so we have time to let the yeast do its job. The Art of Creating Mandalas Instructor: lan Donovan - idonovan@polson. k12.mt.us Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00 PM at Linderman Elementary Room 126 Cost: FREE Limit: 20 participants Attendees will be using a variety of tools, such as a compass, protractor, and straightedge to create designs in a circular pattern. Students choose from a few different mediums, such as colored pencils, colored pens, or crayons to then color their designs, keeping in mind symmetry and color patterns in relation to the color wheel. It can be therapeutic, soothing, and satisfying throughout the creative process in completing a finished product. There will be examples to look at and a step by step process taught that attendees can continue on their own after the class has completed, if they so choose. Pickleball Instructor: Tammy Kelley - tkelley@polson. k12.mt.us Day: Sunday mornings in PHS gym Fee: $10 *9:00-10:00 AM Beginning Pickleball (limit 12 participants) *10:00-11:00 Beginning Pickleball (limit 12 participants) Join our Adult Ed Beginning Pickleball class, perfect for anyone looking to learn the fundamentals of this fun and fast-growing sport! No prior experience is needed-just bring a paddle and enthusiasm, and get ready to enjoy an exciting way to stay active and meet new friends! *11:00-12:30 Intermediate Open Play (limit 12 participants) Step up your game with our Intermediate Adult Ed Pickleball class, designed for players with some experience. In this open play format, you'll have the opportunity to practice and refine your techniques in a fun, social setting while enjoying a great workout! Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Al Tools Instructor: Connor Mulvaney - cmulvaney@ polson.k12.mt.us Tuesdays from 5:00-6:30 PM Location: PHS Room 305 (In building by the stadium) Fee: $10 Limit: 20 participants Explore the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and how to use generative Al tools like ChatGPT. This course will demonstrate various usages of Al tools and cover "best practices for interacting with an Al model. This course is designed to help students understand how to use Al tools and will include "practice time" for students to practice working with various Al tools. (personal computer not required) The Female Endurance Athlete Instructor: Lindsy B. Campbell, PT, DPT, Cert MDT, Cert PN1 lindsybcampbell@gmail.com Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 PM at PHS room 207 Fee: $20 Limit: 20 participants This course will cover topics specific to the female athlete. We will cover strength training, injury prevention, recovery techniques, flexibility, nutrition, and special considerations for the female athlete throughout the lifespan. Part of this class will be didactic, but there will also be a high level of participation. We will exercise together and design individualized training and nutrition programs. Buff Babes Instructor: Deanna McElwee dmcelwee@ polson.k12.mt.us NASM certified personal trainer Monday mornings 5:40-6:30 AM in PHS gym/ weight room Fee: $10 Limit: 25 The 50 minute, female-only fitness class includes using weights, TRX straps, bands, balance, and bodyweight exercises to achieve a total body workout. All fitness levels are encouraged to attend - beginners welcome. Circuit Training Instructor: Deanna McElwee - dmcelwee@ polson.k12.mt.us NASM certified personal trainer Fee $10 Thursday mornings 5:40-6:30 AM in PHS gym/weight room Limit: 25 50 minute workout for men and women. Includes HIIT, weights, TRX straps, bands, balance, and bodyweight exercises to achieve a total body workout. Intermediate fitness levels encouraged to attend. 100914 Polson School District - Winter Adult Education Classes October 15th - December 8th , 2024 Interested participants can contact instructors directly or contact : Deanna McElwee at dmcelwee@polson.k12.mt.us Coker's Kitchen PMS FACS room Instructor : Ariel Coker acoker@subs.polson . k12.mt.us Prerequisite : intermediate level ( basic knife skills required ) Thursday evenings from 6 : 00-8 : 00 PM Fee $ 20 Limit : 10 The first class is an introductory class to gather information on allergies and overall interest in certain recipes . Some foods we may prepare are : tamales , lemon chicken orzo soup , homemade shrimp wontons and shrimp wonton soup , chicken parmesan , eggs benedict , lamb cream pasta , creamed spinach , taquitos with a green salsa , Albondigas verde ( green Mexican meatball soup ) , lumpia , pancit , chicken and dumplings , Swedish meatballs , spring rolls with peanut hoisin sauce , and a variety of other meals ! Adult Basketball Open Gym / Scrimmage Instructor : Camas McClure cmcclure @ polson.k12.mt.us Wednesday evenings 7 : 00-8 : 30 PM in PMS gym men and women invited Fee : FREE Limit : 30 Would you like to meet some new people while playing basketball ? Email Camas to reserve your spot ! camasmcclure @ polson . k12.mt.us 3 Yard Quilting Instructors : Jennifer Wyman and Trude Hunsucker jwyman@polson.k12.mt.us Tuesday and Thursday evenings 5 : 00-7 : 00 PM at Linderman ( new wing ) Fee : FREE Limit : 10 participants Have you always wanted to make a quilt , but feel overwhelmed and not sure where to begin ? Then look no further . This class will teach you the basics of quilting using only 3 yards of material . Bring your sewing machine . We will supply quilting tools , but you are welcome to bring your own . Join today and let us help make your first , or fifty - first , quilt a success . Open Sew Instructor : Stephanie Anderson - sanderson @ polson.k12.mt.us Fee : $ 15 Thursdays 5 : 00-8 : 00 PM in PHS room 211 Limit : 16 participants Come sew with us ! Bring your project or come for ideas and use the class machines . All levels are welcome , but the instruction is not comprehensive for beginners . If you are stuck or want to try a new pattern , we will support each other in learning and growing on our sewing journeys . I will have a serger available too . Break Baking Instructor : Stephanie Anderson - sanderson @ polson.k12.mt.us Fee : $ 20 Mondays and Tuesdays 4 : 00-6 : 00 PM in PHS room 211 Limit : 16 participants Learn some of the science behind bread baking . Each week we will create a different kind of bread , including quick breads and yeast breads . If you have always wanted to make your own bread , but were afraid to try . this class is for you ! We may also dabble in sourdough . The class is set to be on two consecutive nights so we have time to let the yeast do its job . The Art of Creating Mandalas Instructor : lan Donovan - idonovan @ polson . k12.mt.us Tuesdays from 4 : 00-5 : 00 PM at Linderman Elementary Room 126 Cost : FREE Limit : 20 participants Attendees will be using a variety of tools , such as a compass , protractor , and straightedge to create designs in a circular pattern . Students choose from a few different mediums , such as colored pencils , colored pens , or crayons to then color their designs , keeping in mind symmetry and color patterns in relation to the color wheel . It can be therapeutic , soothing , and satisfying throughout the creative process in completing a finished product . There will be examples to look at and a step by step process taught that attendees can continue on their own after the class has completed , if they so choose . Pickleball Instructor : Tammy Kelley - tkelley @ polson . k12.mt.us Day : Sunday mornings in PHS gym Fee : $ 10 * 9 : 00-10 : 00 AM Beginning Pickleball ( limit 12 participants ) * 10 : 00-11 : 00 Beginning Pickleball ( limit 12 participants ) Join our Adult Ed Beginning Pickleball class , perfect for anyone looking to learn the fundamentals of this fun and fast - growing sport ! No prior experience is needed - just bring a paddle and enthusiasm , and get ready to enjoy an exciting way to stay active and meet new friends ! * 11 : 00-12 : 30 Intermediate Open Play ( limit 12 participants ) Step up your game with our Intermediate Adult Ed Pickleball class , designed for players with some experience . In this open play format , you'll have the opportunity to practice and refine your techniques in a fun , social setting while enjoying a great workout ! Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Al Tools Instructor : Connor Mulvaney - cmulvaney @ polson.k12.mt.us Tuesdays from 5 : 00-6 : 30 PM Location : PHS Room 305 ( In building by the stadium ) Fee : $ 10 Limit : 20 participants Explore the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and how to use generative Al tools like ChatGPT . This course will demonstrate various usages of Al tools and cover " best practices for interacting with an Al model . This course is designed to help students understand how to use Al tools and will include " practice time " for students to practice working with various Al tools . ( personal computer not required ) The Female Endurance Athlete Instructor : Lindsy B. Campbell , PT , DPT , Cert MDT , Cert PN1 lindsybcampbell@gmail.com Wednesdays 6 : 30-7 : 30 PM at PHS room 207 Fee : $ 20 Limit : 20 participants This course will cover topics specific to the female athlete . We will cover strength training , injury prevention , recovery techniques , flexibility , nutrition , and special considerations for the female athlete throughout the lifespan . Part of this class will be didactic , but there will also be a high level of participation . We will exercise together and design individualized training and nutrition programs . Buff Babes Instructor : Deanna McElwee dmcelwee @ polson.k12.mt.us NASM certified personal trainer Monday mornings 5 : 40-6 : 30 AM in PHS gym / weight room Fee : $ 10 Limit : 25 The 50 minute , female - only fitness class includes using weights , TRX straps , bands , balance , and bodyweight exercises to achieve a total body workout . All fitness levels are encouraged to attend - beginners welcome . Circuit Training Instructor : Deanna McElwee - dmcelwee @ polson.k12.mt.us NASM certified personal trainer Fee $ 10 Thursday mornings 5 : 40-6 : 30 AM in PHS gym / weight room Limit : 25 50 minute workout for men and women . Includes HIIT , weights , TRX straps , bands , balance , and bodyweight exercises to achieve a total body workout . Intermediate fitness levels encouraged to attend . 100914