Creative Kids Classes

As a young girl, Nana (Robin) Damico’s mother and grandmother shared their knowledge of sewing, quilting and crocheting. However as she grew, the demands of life were greater than her desire to sew. Nanna has once again taken up the art and is on a mission to revive it with kids in the community. These hand sewing classes are designed for the beginner who has little to no experience. Students do not have to take all eight lessons to learn the skills, each lesson stands on its own.

Cooking Class V-Man, Its Cold OutsideActivity #: 617115-32Date: Tuesday, January 17 Register by: 1/10Fill Me Up With Some Loaded Potato Soup and Funky French Onion Soup. There is nothing better on a cold winter day than a big ole bowl of hot soup.

Cooking Class VI-Bring on the Super Bowl SnacksActivity #: 617115-33Date: Tuesday January 31 Register by: 1/24End Zone Celebration Sandwich. Touchdown Bean Dip Pro Bowl Dip and Fruit Kabobs. Get ready for the rowdy crowd with these people pleasers.

Cooking Class VIII-Gotta Love SnacksActivity #: 617115-34Date: Tuesday, February 7 Register by: 1/31Gimme Some (Potato) Skin. So Simple Chili Cheese Dip. Easy Peasy Chicken Empanadas. Easy snacks kids can prepare themselves.

Cooking Class VII-Thai Basil Chicken WrapsActivity #: 617115-35Date: Tuesday, February 21 Register by: 2/14Try a little taste of Thai with two easy recipes that will have you coming back for more.

Cooking Class IX-VegetarianActivity #: 617115-36Date: Tuesday, March 7 Register by: 2/28Surprisingly Creamy Mac and Cheese. Roasty Toasty Vegetable Soup. Nanna says you have to eat your veggies and these dishes will surprise you. Veggies can be fun AND tasty!

Cooking Class X-Don’t Forget DessertActivity #: 617115-37Date: Tuesday, March 21 Register by: 3/14Dreamy, Creamy Chocolate Fondue. Gimme a Taffy Apple Pizza. Who can pass up dessert? If you like chocolate and taffy apples, these two will be sure to please.

Cooking Class XI-Time for a SaladActivity #: 617115-38Date: Tuesday, April 4 Register by: 3/28Thai Vegetable and Chicken Salad. That is One Colossal Chopped Salad. Of course we are going to eat more veggies but this time there is meat in the mix.

Sewing Class I-Pin Cushion Activity #: 617147-40Date: Thursday, January 19 Register by: 1/12Students will start their sewing experience with this simple to do pin cushion. $5 supply fee paid to the instructor at beginning of class.

Sewing Class II-Comfy Pillow Activity #: 617147-41Date: Thursday, February 2 Register by: 1/26Students will take their new found skills and make a comfy pillow. $7 supply fee paid to the instructor at beginning of class.

Sewing Class III-A One of a Kind Stuffed Animal Activity #: 617147-42Date: Thursday, February 9 Register by: 2/2Adding on to their skills, students will now create their very own custom stuffed critter!.$7 supply fee paid to the instructor at beginning of class.

Sewing Class IV-My Own Teddy Activity #: 617147-43Date: Thursday, February 23 Register by: 2/16Students will start adding embellishments to projects. $7 supply fee paid to the instructor at beginning of class.

Sewing Class VI-My Blankie Has a Pocket! Activity #: 617147-44Date: Thursday, March 9 Register by: 3/2Students will create a fleece blanket and the best part, it will have a pocket for their favorite items. $10 supply fee paid to the instructor at beginning of class.

Sewing Class VII-Bag to Go! Activity #: 617147-45Date: Thursday, March 23 Register by: 3/16When traveling, you need a bag to carry stuff and students will create just that. $5 supply fee paid to the instructor at beginning of class.

Sewing Class VIII-Must have Wallet Activity #: 617147-46Date: Thursday, April 6 Register by: 3/30Where else will you keep your cash, baseball cards or friend’s photos? $7 supply fee paid to the instructor at beginning of class.

Sewing Classes (Ages 9-12)Time: 6pm-8pm Fee: $10 R $13 NR Location: Activity Room

Kids Cooking Classes (Ages 9-12)Time: 6pm-8pm Fee: $27 R $30 NR Location: KitchenNanna (Robin) Damico grew up in the kitchen and learned a lot from her grandmother. She is taking this love of baking and cooking to the kids in hopes of restoring the same love she has into today’s kids and help to bring families back together in the kitchen and at the dinner table.

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Culinary Corner

“Bon Appétit”

Italian/French Meals (Ages 16+)Great Italian/French meals to chase those winter blues.  Pastas, stews, and braises. Each week we’ll work a hearty French or Italian main course paired with a similar taste-themed pasta and sauce: tomato-based, creamed, sauces, herbed-infusions or vegetable. Instructor: Jim Vogt

Cooking Class I (Ages 16+)Cacciatore Beef and Pasta Putanesca Date: Wednesday, January 11 Time: 6:30pm-8pmFee: $27 R $30 NR Location: KitchenRegister by: 1/4 Activity #: 617115-24

Cooking Class II (Ages 16+)Creamed Sole and Pasta NocciolDate: Wednesday, January 18 Time: 6:30pm-8pmFee: $27 R $30 NR Location: KitchenRegister by: 1/11 Activity #: 617115-25

Cooking Class III (Ages 16+)40 Garlic Chicken and Pasta Aiglio, Olio, PepperoncinoDate: Wednesday, January 25 Time: 6:30pm-8pmFee: $27 R $30 NR Location: KitchenRegister by: 1/15 Activity #: 617115-26

Cooking Class IV (Ages 16+)Fritatta al Giardino and Pasta Primavera Date: Wednesday, February 1 Time: 6:30pm-8pmFee: $27 R $30 NRLocation: KitchenRegister by: 1/25 Activity #: 617115-27

Delicious Budget-Friendly MealsJoin food blogger and cooking instructor, Patricia Reitz, as she teaches how to cook delicious budget-friendly meals from scratch that your family and friends will love.

Enjoy cooking new and interesting foods then try them for yourself. What could be better than cooking and eating with no clean up? Bring friends and family to experience the joy of food with you.

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Cooking Class I (Ages 18+)Rotisserie Chickens RedoDate: Friday, January 20 Time: 6pm-8pmFee: $27 R $30 NR Location: KitchenRegister by: 1/3 Activity #: 617115-28Learn how to use those wonderful rotisserie chickens to make simply amazing recipes.  On the menu:  Chicken Pot Pie Pockets, Italian Chicken Noodle Soup and Chicken Fajita Quesadillas

Cooking Class II (Ages 18+)Sweet and Savory PastaDate: Friday, February 10 Time: 6pm-8pmFee: $27 R $30 NR Location: KitchenRegister by: 2/3 Activity #: 617115-29Learn how to make both sweet and savory homemade pasta.  On the menu:  Cheese Ravioli with Pomodoro Sauce and Chocolate Pasta with Strawberry Cream Sauce

Cooking Class III (Ages 18+)Easy Skillet EntreesDate: Friday, March 24 Time: 6pm-8pmFee: $27 R $30 NR Location: KitchenRegister by: 3/17 Activity #: 617115-30Learn now to make delicious main dishes you can make on busy weeknights.  On the menu: Simple Chicken Piccata, Hungarian Pork Chops, and Skinny Italian Sausage and Peppers

Cooking Class IV (Ages 18+)Homemade Ricotta CheeseDate: Friday, April 28Time: 6pm-8pmFee: $27 R $30 NR Location: KitchenRegister by: 4/21 Activity #: 617115-31Learn how to make homemade ricotta cheese that we’ll use in class.  On the menu:  Quick Skillet Lasagna and Cannoli Dessert Cups

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