Prescott Community Center

We will have fun learning to make French Crepes (à la française) while learning well-known French words and sayings through songs, stories, and games! Kids will work from scratch to make the soft, tender, and paper-thin French crepes. They will mix ingredients like flour, sugar, salt, eggs, milk, and butter in a bowl; pour the batter into a frying pan; rotate the skillet to spread the butter in a thin layer; flip it until the crepe is lightly brown on both sides; and top it all off with whipped cream, fresh fruits, chocolate sauce, sugar, etc! Then we'll eat, sing, hear stories, and play games, the French way! **Adults are welcome to stay and work with their child. This is not required.** Please let us know of any food allergies. We will be working with wheat-based flour, eggs, and some of the condiments may contain traces of nuts. Class $25 | Material fee $10

Join us for some French Sweets! We'll make snow-themed maple bonbons (candies in French) while learning a few French words, singing songs, reading stories, and playing games as French kids would! With the newly fallen New England snow (yes, we will pray for it), it's the best time to make these fun old-fashioned maple candies (bonbons) on snow! The kids will pack the snow firmly in shallow pans, and drizzle the syrup liquid onto the snow. Nothing is better than eating it immediately right out of the pan! How does this happen!? What makes the liquid thicken? Why do some run rather than harden? Why are some so hard and sticky? Join us for the answers and some sweet fun! What if snow does not participate? We will make caramels au lait (caramel candy) and/or meringue cookies. Caramel au lait is a smooth caramel candy made of sugar, whipping cream, and butter. It can also be made into caramel milk ice! The French cloud-shaped meringue cookies are made of egg whites and sugar. The students will participate in making them from scratch and learn the chemistry behind them. **Adults are welcome to stay and work with their child. This is not required.** Please inform us of any food allergies. Class $25 | Material fee $10

In this class, the children will learn the French Knitting method using a knitting spool with pegs to create a tube. They will fall in love with this fun and creative activity to make headbands, necklaces, bracelets, coasters, pot holders, and more. Please note the first class is 30 minutes longer ending at 5:00 PM. Students must bring materials: 1. Coopay Wooden Spool Loom Knitting Spool, Knit Spool Kit 2PCS French Knitting Spool with Crochet Hooks & Needles - It's available in Amazon and craft stores 2. A tightly spun yarn sport weight **Parent/Guardian is NOT required to stay for this class.**

Join us at Prescott for an in-person meetup for twenty-somethings with a passion for gaming. In the online space, the ability to socially connect with others is slowly becoming more rare. Game Night is a chance for people to find a common connection. These games can range from board games, video games, card games, party games to anything that has that gaming spirit. Come hang out with other like-minded folks. Pizza, Snacks and Water will be provided for a fun evening of game play. Feel free to bring games you would like to play! Any kind of games are welcome, be it board game, video game, or otherwise. GAME ON!

MG (Ret) Bruce Zukauskas will lead and facilitate a roundtable discussion on significant geopolitical issues and events occurring in today's complex world. The objective is to provide a forum for a better understanding of world events and also provide a means to discuss and learn about different viewpoints on world affairs. General Zukauskas will select his “Top 3 Issues or Events of the Day” prior to each session in order to help stimulate the discussion. For example, the “Top 3 Issues” for a session might be: the West’s continued support for the War in Ukraine, Israel and Hamas, or Iran’s next move in the Middle East. He will begin each session with a short background presentation for a better understanding of the topics. A roundtable discussion, facilitated by General Zukauskas, will follow for questions, comments, and discussion on the selected topics or other noteworthy geopolitical topics of interest by the group. **All proceeds benefit the Prescott Community Center.** Here is what they are saying about Bruce's Geopolitical Roundtable: "A diverse array of relevant topics is addressed, with Organizer presenting thought-provoking content." "He is always prepared, well informed, invites comments and questions."

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Join Scott Wilson, an avid birder, for an evening hike along the wooded trails to listen for who's hootin' in the woods and search for the most mysterious owls in the area. We may see Great Horned Owl, Barred Owl, or Northern Saw-whet Owl on the walk. Attendees please dress appropriately for the weather and bring binoculars.

Explore intermittent fasting as a way of life with Scott Blumsack, who has personally embraced this holistic health practice. This session is ideal for anyone curious about intermittent fasting but needs to figure out where to start. Scott will share his experiences, practical tips, and insights on how to incorporate intermittent fasting into your daily routine safely and effectively. This is not a clinical course but rather an opportunity to learn from someone who lives it and can guide you through your journey in a supportive, no-pressure environment. The program offers a two-day experience. Day one will focus on education, pros and cons, tips and tricks for execution, and crafting a plan to perform an intermittent fast. We will then return on day two to discuss and share the experiences from the fast. We can all learn from each other.

Maybe you are rusty and need a refresher, maybe you have a machine and you’ve never used it. Maybe you have ideas for things to make but you need a little help. Bring your sewing machine with you and get the support you need to feel comfortable working on your own. Learn to thread your machine and change the bobbin with confidence. Over the course of this class you will have a choice of projects where you can learn to make a fabric coaster/placemat, drawstring bag, fabric bowl, and zippered pouch. Students must bring their own sewing machines, fabric, coordinating thread, pins, scissors, and a zipper for your pouch. Claudia will bring batting for the projects.

Junior Tennis Lessons for Grades 1 & 2! Players will be taught Tennis fundamentals through drills and games in a small class setting (4 students). **Adults must accompany children ages 10 and under. Parent/Guardian can wait in the hallway when the class is in session.**

Junior Tennis Lessons for Grades 3 & 4! Players will be taught Tennis fundamentals through drills and games in a small class setting (4 students). **Adults must accompany children ages 10 and under. Parent/Guardian can wait in the hallway when the class is in session.**

Let’s Dance & Sing! In this class, we will learn the songs and choreography from various youth theater musicals. All you need are comfortable clothes and shoes, and a water bottle. In the last class, we will perform all your hard work for family and friends! **A Parent/Guardian is NOT required to stay for this program.**

Kids will enjoy some fun games and activities and get to work on a service craft project to help others, all while parents take a moment to themselves. The games and activities will be played indoors or out. The service projects may include making birthday cards for Make-a-Wish kids with a critical illness, no-sew blankets, or greeting cards for Golden Age neighbors. Snacks and water will be provided for a fun evening of play.

Do you want to learn and play chess with other chess enthusiasts? The players will dedicate their time to practicing and learning. The instructor will teach the rules, tactics, and strategies through game playing. We will keep the scores for all 6 sessions. The highest scorer will get a special award at the end of the program. In this program, the instructor will cover the following topics: 1- Learn the names of pieces, set up the chess board, and move the pieces 2- Learn how to capture the pieces, check, and checkmate 3- Study the chess rules: en passant, castling, queening, etc. 4- Explore the simple tactics: fork, pin, and discovered Check 5- Check out the simple opening theory, middle games, and end games. 6- Use the chess clock and read/write chess notation. This class is great for all levels. Students may bring their chess sets to the classroom, but not required. Come and meet your match! Adults who would like to learn are welcome to register. This class is open to ALL ages 6+. ** Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult!**

Pickleball is social and fun! This class is geared for the player who wants to learn the game and all of its rules. Each week, the focus will shift to a different element of the game. During each class there will be instruction, player development skills & drills and game play. The expectation when you signup is that you will attend all 3 weeks of the session. The instructor provides the pickleball racquets and balls. Students may choose to bring their own. Here is what they are saying about Sue's class: "Small size meant that you got individual tips and advice. Excellent instructor!" "The class was perfect for someone interested in learning the basics of pickle ball. Sue Adams did a great job explaining the rules of the game and answering any questions the group had." "I liked four things equally: Sue's upbeat and methodical instruction; having rackets available to "test drive"; the Prescott's registration interface with follow-up to Pickleball Open play dates; being with real, live, human beings. Thank you Prescott for making this happen!!" "The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and helpful." "The instructor was incredible! Her love of the game was infectious. She was so patient and encouraging." "I really appreciated the effort the instructor made at making us all better players."

Learn to Play Pickleball for Grades 5 & 6! This class is geared for the player who wants to learn the game and all of its rules. Each week, the focus will shift to a different element of the game. During each class, there will be instruction, player development skills & drills, and gameplay. The expectation when you sign up is that you will attend all 3 weeks of the session. The instructor provides the pickleball paddles and balls. Students may choose to bring their own. **Parent/Guardian is NOT required to stay for this program. When the program is in session please wait in the hallway until class is over.**