Winter 2023 Community Education Classes

Winter is here and Badger Community Education, along with Lake Geneva Schools wishes you and your family a Happy Holiday Season! We are excited to bring you Winter 2023 classes! There are a lot of new offerings you won't want to miss!

Come join us for a paint night! You will receive all the supplies you need! No experience is needed! Step-by-step instructions will be given by the instructor!

Sign up for Ballroom Dance Classes this winter! Instructors Richard and Virginia Travis performed dance around the world and appeared on various TV shows in the late 1960s and 70s. All skill levels are welcome. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water...dancing is a workout!

Learn the most common crochet stitches: Chain, Single, and Double. You will use your new skills to create a potholder and a dishcloth!

You can knit! Learn how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off your project. You will be making an infinity scarf in this class!

Spend this winter getting better with the past. The Wisconsin Historical Society presents a six-week-long series focused on the local history of Geneva Lake. This program will help participants get a better understanding of the rich and varied history of the region during the Grand Resort Era (the 1800s - 1920s). Instructors are from the Society's Black Point Estate and Gardens location. Classes can be taken separately or as an entire series.

Learn how to make this popular, cozy blanket without a needle, only using your own two hands!

learn the basics of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Search, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and/or how to use social media safely and privately, all from the comfort of your own home! These two hour classes are only $20 per class!

Learn how to create a fused glass project! Keep your creation for yourself or give it as a gift. Fused glass and homemade crafts are fun and easy to create. After firing, you will pick up your projects at the District Administration Office.

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People! In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do, using chords.

The financial and emotional effects of long-term healthcare can be devastating. Explore the myths and facts surrounding extended care and how having a plan can help your family handle this stressful event.

This market-style basket is woven with a filled bottom, natural and dyed reed that accent the sides. A perfect basket for carrying all your goodies! Students will have their choice of dyed reed for the accent. This basket measures 12"x14" and is 8-12" tall, not including the handle.

Join us for a night of hands-on meat smoking! Jimmy Zientek, Owner of Show us Your Meats BBQ, will walk you through various types of smokers and how to use them! You'll learn about different cuts of meats, flavor profiles, and seasonings....and of course, you'll get to do a taste test! Jimmy has prepared a cheat sheet for you to take home, along with a little party favor to remember him by! The end of class will be open to Q&A to get all of your smoking questions answered!

Medicare has many options and is a critical piece of your retirement strategy. Understand the differences between Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage, and Part D Coverage, plus the timing of applying for your benefits. This is a FREE class!

Qigong is a system of exercises coordinating breathing and movements and can be done either seated or standing. Participants will enjoy a guided breath meditation, as well as the "Five Element Qigong", "Eight Piece Brocade", and "Five Animal Frolic". With regular instruction and practice, participants will experience deeper breathing, improved immunity, and mental tranquility. Sign up today to join instructor, Johnny Packard for a relaxing, educational, and enlightening experience!

Claiming social security in an optimal manner is critical to any person's retirement income strategy. Learn about claiming options, the timing of benefits, spousal and survivor benefits, and how social security can affect other aspects of your retirement finances.

Claiming social security in an optimal manner is critical to any person's retirement income strategy. Learn about claiming options, the timing of benefits, spousal and survivor benefits, and how social security can affect other aspects of your retirement finances.

Tai Chi for Fall Prevention is an evidence-based program proven to reduce the risks of falls. With regular instruction from Johnny Packard and practice, participants will enjoy better balance, improved coordination, and greater confidence in navigating Wisconsin winters.

The Zumba program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away! Zumba fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!

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