Polson School District - Winter Adult Education Classes First week of February - Last week of March, 2025 (8 Weeks) Interested participants can register at www.polson.k12.mt.us/community/adult-education Adult Basketball open gym/scrimmage Would you like to meet some new people while playing basketball? Men and women invited! Open Sew Instructor: Camas McClure | Contact: camasmcclure@polson.k12.mt.us Fee: $10 When: Wednesday evenings 8:00-9:30 PM | Location: PMS gym 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. Instructor: Stephanie Anderson | Contact: sanderson@polson.k12.mt.us Fee: $15 When: Thursdays 5:00-8:00 PM | Location: PHS room 211 Line Dancing Line dancing is a four count dance, not only to country music, but all different music. We are here to have fun and get some exercise too. I've been instructing since 2008. Instructor: Hazle Heth | Contact: bazle@live.com Fee: $20.00 When: Wednesdays 6:00- 7:00 PM | Location: P.H.S. Cafeteria Introduction to Backpacking Learn about the fundamentals of backpacking in this eight-session course. The following topics will be addressed: Leave No Trace, the 10 Essentials, gear selection, basic navigation skills, wilderness safety, meal planning, backpacking techniques, and trip planning and preparation. Yoga Flow Instructor: Leslie Dalbey | Contact: Idalbey@polson.k12.mt.us Fee: $10 plus materials for a backpacking meal taste test (stove, fuel, and cookware will be provided) When: Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 PM Location: Polson Middle School Library (enter through the back parking lot) In this yoga class, we will tend to all areas of the body through mindful stretching and strengthening movements. Each class will be a little different with breathwork and yoga flows. All abilities are welcome and there will be modifications for beginner and intermediate yogis. Please bring a yoga mat and any props you may like. There are some available upon request! Instructor: Julie Snyder, Registered Yoga Instructor | Contact: bpetersen@polson.k12.mt.us Fee: $20 When: Monday evenings 6:00-7:00 PM | Location: PHS cafeteria Beginning Photography In this class you will learn the basics of beginning photography, what materials you need, how to use your digital or mirrorless camera, what makes a good composition, editing and other factors of photography. We will also spend a lesson on using our cameras as a great way to capture important moments. Please bring to class all your camera equipment that you own. Instructor: Roxanne Hovenkotter | Contact: rhovenkotter@polson.k12.mt.us Fee: $10 When: Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 PM | Location: Linderman Elementary library Crochet Class Crochet for beginners and those who need/ or want a little more support as they are learning. You will learn how to cast on, basic stitches and how to read a pattern. The class will supply one crochet hook and enough yarn to complete a washcloth. If you have a pattern you want to learn or need help with, I can do that too. Knitting Instructor: Bonnie Petersen | Contact: bpetersen@polson.k12.mt.us Fee: $20 When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00-6:30 PM | Location: Cherry Valley library We will learn the basics of knitting: Knitting history/ knitting tools How to cast on a project The basic knit and purl stitch How to read patterns How to increase & decrease stitches How to finish a project Instructor: Christine Ayers | Contact: cayers@polson.k12.mt.us Fee: $10 When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-6:00 PM *Times can be flexible, come the first night and we can discuss what times work for everyone! Location: Linderman Elementary room 140 Book Study The Anxious Generation - The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness is a 2024 book by Jonathan Haidt which argues that the spread of smartphones, social media and the loss of unstructured play have led to a rewiring of childhood and a rise in mental illness. In this book study, participants will engage in thoughtful conversations, analyze themes and ideas, and share insights, reflections, and questions. The book will be provided for you to keep. Instructor: Stacey Ellis | Contact: sellis@polson.k12.mt.us Fee: $20 When: Mondays 5:30-6:30 PM | Location: PHS Library Weight Training for People That Don't Normally Lift Weights You will be learning the basic lifts, designing your own programs to reach your personal goals, and including flexibility training and joint mobility into your routine. Instructor: Lindsy Campbell | Contact: missionvalleypt@gmail.com Fee: $10 When: Wednesdays 5:45-7:15 PM | Location: PHS Weight Room 206768 The participant fee is a one-time payment for the entire session and is due at the first class. If you have additional questions, please contact Deanna McElwee at dmcelwee@polson.k12.mt.us Polson School District - Winter Adult Education Classes First week of February - Last week of March , 2025 ( 8 Weeks ) Interested participants can register at www.polson.k12.mt.us/community/adult-education Adult Basketball open gym / scrimmage Would you like to meet some new people while playing basketball ? Men and women invited ! Open Sew Instructor : Camas McClure | Contact : camasmcclure@polson.k12.mt.us Fee : $ 10 When : Wednesday evenings 8 : 00-9 : 30 PM | Location : PMS gym 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 . Instructor : Stephanie Anderson | Contact : sanderson@polson.k12.mt.us Fee : $ 15 When : Thursdays 5 : 00-8 : 00 PM | Location : PHS room 211 Line Dancing Line dancing is a four count dance , not only to country music , but all different music . We are here to have fun and get some exercise too . I've been instructing since 2008 . Instructor : Hazle Heth | Contact : bazle@live.com Fee : $ 20.00 When : Wednesdays 6 : 00- 7:00 PM | Location : P.H.S. Cafeteria Introduction to Backpacking Learn about the fundamentals of backpacking in this eight - session course . The following topics will be addressed : Leave No Trace , the 10 Essentials , gear selection , basic navigation skills , wilderness safety , meal planning , backpacking techniques , and trip planning and preparation . Yoga Flow Instructor : Leslie Dalbey | Contact : Idalbey@polson.k12.mt.us Fee : $ 10 plus materials for a backpacking meal taste test ( stove , fuel , and cookware will be provided ) When : Wednesdays 6 : 00-7 : 00 PM Location : Polson Middle School Library ( enter through the back parking lot ) In this yoga class , we will tend to all areas of the body through mindful stretching and strengthening movements . Each class will be a little different with breathwork and yoga flows . All abilities are welcome and there will be modifications for beginner and intermediate yogis . Please bring a yoga mat and any props you may like . There are some available upon request ! Instructor : Julie Snyder , Registered Yoga Instructor | Contact : bpetersen@polson.k12.mt.us Fee : $ 20 When : Monday evenings 6 : 00-7 : 00 PM | Location : PHS cafeteria Beginning Photography In this class you will learn the basics of beginning photography , what materials you need , how to use your digital or mirrorless camera , what makes a good composition , editing and other factors of photography . We will also spend a lesson on using our cameras as a great way to capture important moments . Please bring to class all your camera equipment that you own . Instructor : Roxanne Hovenkotter | Contact : rhovenkotter@polson.k12.mt.us Fee : $ 10 When : Tuesdays 6 : 30-8 : 30 PM | Location : Linderman Elementary library Crochet Class Crochet for beginners and those who need / or want a little more support as they are learning . You will learn how to cast on , basic stitches and how to read a pattern . The class will supply one crochet hook and enough yarn to complete a washcloth . If you have a pattern you want to learn or need help with , I can do that too . Knitting Instructor : Bonnie Petersen | Contact : bpetersen@polson.k12.mt.us Fee : $ 20 When : Tuesdays and Thursdays 5 : 00-6 : 30 PM | Location : Cherry Valley library We will learn the basics of knitting : Knitting history / knitting tools How to cast on a project The basic knit and purl stitch How to read patterns How to increase & decrease stitches How to finish a project Instructor : Christine Ayers | Contact : cayers@polson.k12.mt.us Fee : $ 10 When : Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 : 30-6 : 00 PM * Times can be flexible , come the first night and we can discuss what times work for everyone ! Location : Linderman Elementary room 140 Book Study The Anxious Generation - The Anxious Generation : How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness is a 2024 book by Jonathan Haidt which argues that the spread of smartphones , social media and the loss of unstructured play have led to a rewiring of childhood and a rise in mental illness . In this book study , participants will engage in thoughtful conversations , analyze themes and ideas , and share insights , reflections , and questions . The book will be provided for you to keep . Instructor : Stacey Ellis | Contact : sellis@polson.k12.mt.us Fee : $ 20 When : Mondays 5 : 30-6 : 30 PM | Location : PHS Library Weight Training for People That Don't Normally Lift Weights You will be learning the basic lifts , designing your own programs to reach your personal goals , and including flexibility training and joint mobility into your routine . Instructor : Lindsy Campbell | Contact : missionvalleypt@gmail.com Fee : $ 10 When : Wednesdays 5 : 45-7 : 15 PM | Location : PHS Weight Room 206768 The participant fee is a one - time payment for the entire session and is due at the first class . If you have additional questions , please contact Deanna McElwee at dmcelwee@polson.k12.mt.us