Methacton School District Community Education Fall Classes!

The Methacton School District's Community Education office works to provide cost effective, interesting enrichment programs, while fostering a love of life-long learning! We offer many wonderful programs for individuals of all ages. Physical fitness, arts and crafts, after-school programs, planning and enrichment, aquatics, technology...there's something for everyone! Our programs are open to everyone! Senior citizens who live in the Methacton School District receive a 5% discount (please contact the school district for information about our Gold Cards.) Register early for our programs and save $!

To view a copy of our Fall 2017 Community Education Brochure, please click HERE

To register for our classes, please go to www.methacton.org/comed.

Here's a quick look at the upcoming classes and their start dates:

EXERCISE AND HEALTH:

• Hatha Yoga – Sept. 13
• Essential Oils – Make & Take – Sept. 20
• Yoga 101 @ Arcola – Sept. 25
• Yoga 101 @ Worcester – Sept. 21 – New!
• Zumba @ Arrowhead – Sept. 25
• Zumba @ Worcester – Sept. 28 – New!
• Pilates – Sept. 26
• Meditation – Sept. 26
• Men’s Basketball – Sept. 21
• Co-Ed Adult Volleyball – Sept. 20
• Line Dance Mix! – Sept. 27
• West Coast Swing! – Sept. 27
• Cardio Tennis! - Oct. 18+
• Tai Chi/Qigong – Sept. 19 – New!
• Yoga Dance: A Mindful Blend – Oct. 3

ENRICHMENT/FINANCIAL PLANNING

• Retirement Planning Today – Oct. 19
• What’s Your Social Security Strategy – Sept. 12 & Oct. 5
• Complete Financial Management – Sept. 14
• Personal Financial Planning – Nov. 8
• Home Selling Workshop – Sept. 27+
• Getting Paid to Talk – Nov. 9
• Who’s My Neighbor? – Oct. 14
• Little Known Secrets of Paying for College – Sept. 30
• College Planning: Exploring Majors and Careers – Nov. 8
• Where to Begin: College Search & Planning – Sept. 26

TECHNOLOGY

• Iphone & IPads Intermediate – Sept. 19+
• Android SmartPhones & Tablets – Sept. 13+
• Intro to Microsoft Word – Sept. 18
• Intro to Microsoft Excel – Oct. 9
• Intro to Microsoft Powerpoint – Oct. 30
• The 10 Second Resume Challenge – Oct. 2

ARTS & CRAFTS

• Oil Painting – Sept. 25
• Drawing and/or Acrylic Painting – Sept. 19
• Beginning to Intermediate Watercolor – Oct. 5
• Left Handed Crocheting “Beginner” – Sept. 21
• Left handed Crocheting “Intermediate” – Sept. 21
• Air Fryer Cooking Class – Oct. 2
• Soup and Bread Dinners – Nov. 6

FOR THE KIDS!

• American Red Cross Babysitting for Students – Nov. 11
• Christmas Cookies – Adult/Child Cooking Class – Dec. 15
• Restaurant Kids Cooking Class – Sept. 22
• Mangia Madness – Oct. 13
• Thanksgiving Sides – Nov. 17

AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS!

• Real Programming with Python – Nov. 11
• Arrowhead After-School Running Club – Sept. 15
• Ticket to Ride with Bricks4Kidz – Oct. 16
• Drama Kids Lower Primary Classes and Drama Kids Upper Primary Classes – September 15
• Shining Knights Chess – starts last week of September
• Science Explorers - Marvelous Machines! Starts last week of September
• Science Explorers – Toying Around with Science – Starts first week of November
• Science Explorers – Let’s Get Energized – Starts mid-December

AQUATICS!

• Friday Night Swims – Sept. 15
• *Little Warrior Swim Lessons – Saturdays – Sept. 16*
• Little Warrior Swim Lessons – Thursday evenings – Sept. 28
• Parent & Tots, Parent & Toddlers, and Advanced Toddler swim lessons – Sept. 16
• Adult Swim Lessons – September 16
• Aquasize for Adults! – September 18

* Online registration for Little Warrior Swim Lessons Level 1 through 4 is not available until September 15th. Children who are going to be registered in taking Little Warrior Swim lessons must participate in swim placement testing on Friday, September 15 from 6 to 7:30pm. Online registration will be open after the swim placement testing.

MALLON PLANETARIUM:

• Celestial Highlights & We Are Stars – Sept. 15
• Celestial Highlights & Farewell Cassini (Saturn Special) – Sept. 15
• Moon Witch Halloween Show – dress in costume! – Oct. 20
• Celestial Highlights & We Are Stars – Nov. 17
• Celestial Highlights & Dynamic Earth – Nov. 17
• Celestial Highlights & Seasons of Light Holiday Special (Special performances of Holiday Music by Arcola Music Department – Dec. 15

SPECIAL EVENTS:

• Methacton Senior Citizen’s Thanksgiving Luncheon – November 16 (this event is only for MSD residents)
• New York City for the Holidays – Bus Trip – December 9

Detailed information on our programs, how to register and pay, and cancellation policies are listed in the attached brochure. Questions? Please contact Kathy Kifer at kkifer@methacton.org.