Fall Session - Chappaqua Continuing Education

"Try to learn something about everything, and everything about something." ~ Thomas Huxley

We are happy to announce that Chappaqua Continuing Education has an exciting line-up for the Fall. Whether you are curious about Pickleball, interested in learning bridge, improving your culinary skills, or taking an art, photography or exercise class, the Fall brochure is packed with courses in a wide range of categories to choose from.

We offer a hybrid experience, with in-person classes held at Horace Greeley High School or the Westorchard Gym, as well as convenient online classes via Zoom, allowing you to participate from the comfort of your home!

Below is a listing of classes. Register early to ensure your spot. Many classes sell out. Also, we do cancel classes for lack of enrollment, so don't delay in expressing your interest.

Please visit www.chappaquaschools.org/cce for course descriptions and to register, or call 238-7201 ex. 20318.

*Denotes New Class

Art & Art Appreciation

• *Autumn Landscapes in Watercolor
• *Design A Life You Love: A Vision Board Workshop
• *Drip Art
• *Glam Pumpkin Painting
• *Introduction To Hand Lettering / Modern Calligraphy with Brush Pens
• Introduction To Watercolor Painting
• *“Meditative Art”: Mandalas
• *Seasonal Motifs in Watercolor
• *Watercolor Portraits the Easy Way

Art Virtual Tours and Classes

• *Architectural and Historical Secrets of the New York Botanical Garden
• *Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery: Secrets, Battles and Legends
• *Civil Rights Tour of the Upper West Side
• *Great Museums of the World: The Prado
• *Great Museums of the World: The Rijksmuseum
• *Secrets of the Historical Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Architecture

College Test Prep

• Introductory PSAT/SAT Prep Course
• Fall ACT Prep Course
• Fall SAT Prep Course
• Winter ACT Prep Course
• Winter SAT Prep Course

Culinary

• *A Day In The Amalfi Coast
• *A Night In Jerusalem
• *Apples
• *Cookies For The Holidays
• *Healthy Eating Cooking
• *Healthy French Bistro Cooking
• *Plant-Powered Protein
• *Sheet Pan Meals
• *Soups And Stews
• *Thanksgiving Sides
• *Wild Mushrooms
• *Winter Squash

Exercise

• 20-20-20
• Beginner/Intermediate Body Sculpting
• *Build and Burn: Intermediate Level (Formally Small Group Training)
• Line Dancing
• Line Dancing Advanced Beginner
• PICKLEBALL: Learn To Play
• PICKLEBALL: Beginner/Intermediate Skills And Drills
• PICKLEBALL: Intermediate/Advanced Skills and Drills
• PICKLEBALL: Coached Play-Beginners/Intermediate
• PICKLEBALL: Coached Play-Intermediate/Advanced
• Pilates Sculpt
• POUND Rock Out Workout
• Vinyasa Yoga and Meditation
• Zumba

Finance

• *Aging in Place: A Guide To Growing Older at Home
• Learn How To Travel For Free
• Medicare 101
• Plan Ahead For Taxes In Retirement
• Protecting Family Assets from Estate Taxes, Income Taxes, and Nursing Home Costs
• Retirement Planning Strategies
• The Nuts and Bolts of Elder Law

Games & Fun

• Bridge for Beginners
• Bridge For Intermediate Beginner
• Bridge: Supervised Play
• Canasta: Beginner’s Series
• Mah Jongg: Beginner’s Series
• Mah Jongg: Beginner’s Section C
• Mah Jongg: Beginner’s Section D
• Mah Jongg: Strategy and Skill Building (Supervised Play)

Garden & Home

• Design a Winter Wreath
• *Entertaining For the Holidays: Host Like A Pro
• *Floral Design Basics: Master the Art of Arranging, Creating and Gifting
• *Growing Great Garlic
• Organizing Made Simple: Easy Techniques for Creating A Stress-Free Home

Health & Wellness

• American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED
• *Building Better Bones
• *Eat The Change: Simple Swaps For A Healthier Planet
• *Eat Well, Live Well! Simple Nutrition Strategies To Improve Health (With New Dietary Guidance When Taking a GLP-1)
• *Introduction To The Alexander Technique
• Introduction To Self Defense Part I: Strategies On How To Keep Yourself Safe
• Introduction To Self Defense Part II: Advanced Strategies On How To Keep Yourself Safe
• Introduction To Tai Chi
• *Where Did I Leave My Keys? The Art and Science of Memory

Hobbies

• Acting: Introduction to Acting for Non-Actors
• Acting: Advanced Acting and Performance
• *Basket Weaving: Criss Cross Basket
• *Basket Weaving: Take Two!
• Hocus Pocus Magic
• *How To Write Your Own Monologue Based On Your Personal Story
• *Introduction To Jewelry Making: Stringing, Wire Wrapping and Knotting
• *Introduction To Playwriting
• Learn To Knit

Photography & Technology

• *Canva: Basics and Beyond
• *Creating Meaningful Photographs with Any Camera-Discover the Power of Light, Composition and Storytelling
• Demystifying ChatGPT and Other AI (Artificial Intelligence)

World Languages

• French for Beginners
• French Intermediate
• French Advanced Conversation
• Italian For Beginners
• Italian Intermediate
• Spanish For True Beginners
• *Spanish Beginner Intermediate
• Spanish Advanced