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20Beginner Beekeeper ClassInstructor: Summit County Beekeepers AssociationClass will cover all aspects from how to get bees to honey extraction. Each weekwill have a speaker and a hands-on interactive lesson. Why and how to get started,the costs and time involved, and basic management of a hobby apiary will becovered. Class fee: $52 (individual) or $75 family (2 people max), payable toSummit Co. Beekeepers Assoc, includes the class, a beginner’s beekeeping book($10 value), and a 1 year membership in the Summit Co. Beekeepers Assoc ($10value). Those who attend will receive a raffle ticket for a drawing of a free packageof live bees to start your new hive ($75 value). Limit 50 students/class.Class Dates Day Time131318 1A Jan 15-Feb 5 Wed 7-9 pm131318 1B Feb 8-15 Sat 10 am-2 pmBalanced Living 101- Get Healthier NOW!Instructor: Marcy Grafton, certified health coachImagine how it would feel to have a truly healthy body and to enjoy all the activitiesyou love. Through this series, you’ll discover the food and lifestyle choices thatbest support your unique needs. Making gradual, lifelong changes enables youto reach your current and future health goals. All classes are taught at the QuirkCultural Center and include a demonstration and/or samples with a recipe cardand education handouts. Registration fee: $2 resident/$3 nonresident per class.Class fee: $10/class ($99 for all 12 classes) made payable to the instructor at timeof registration. All classes are on Thursdays from 7-8 pm.Intro to Green Smoothies331301 1ALearn all about green smoothies- what they are, why you should include them inyour diet, and what tools and ingredients you need to make them. September 5 th .Sugar Blues Workshop331301 1BLearn all about the downfalls of sugar with tips on how to reduce the amountyou’re consuming daily to beat sugar cravings, emotional eating, and binge eating.Recipes for low sugar treats included. September 12 th .Healthy Snack Ideas331301 1C3 different healthy & raw food snack ideas. Educational handout: 20 healthy snackideas/the benefits of including more raw foods in your daily diet. September 19 th .Say Goodbye to Blood Sugar Crashes 331301 1DWhy you should pack your lunch every day and what you must include to helpkeep healthy, balanced blood sugar levels- improve and keep your attention spaneven and alert. September 26 th .Glorious Greens331301 1EHow to easily get more of them into your diet. Intro to kale and other greens with 2recipes for salads. October 3 rd .Should You Go Gluten Free?331301 1FDo you need to go gluten free? We’ll sort out all the facts here. Recipes included.October 10 th .Homemade Condiments & Salad Dressings 331301 1GMake your own healthy, unprocessed, and organic condiments using high qualityingredients while avoiding toxic, unhealthy ingredients. Education topic:deciphering labels and ingredients in your favorite condiments. October 17 th .A Healthy Halloween?331301 1HLow sugar, great tasting, fun, and festive holiday treats to give away on Halloween!Education topic: high doses of sugar & its effects on mental clarity. October 24 th .Intro to Super Foods331301 1IWe’ll explore just what makes a super food “super”, including ways to include themin your daily diet. November 7 th .Pass the Salt Please331301 1JIodine and sea salt- why they’re important in northeast Ohio and what you shouldknow. Recipes included. November 14 th .Guilt Free Holiday Eating331301 1KEducation topic: enjoy the holiday parties without gaining weight. November 21 st .The Coconut Oil Miracle331301 1LLearn the many uses & health benefits of raw, organic coconut oil. December 5 th .Adult LeisureBeginning Guitar LessonsInstructor: Dave VanceHave you ever wanted to learn how to play guitar? Melody, chords, and simplerhythm will be covered in this group introductory class. All ages welcome. Bringyour own guitar. Class fee: $40 payable to instructor at time of registration.Class Dates Day Time R/NR Fee331215 1A Sept 4-25 Wed 7-8 pm $8/$16331215 1B Sept 9-30 Mon 7-8 pm $8/$16331215 2A Oct 2-23 Wed 7-8 pm $8/$16331215 2B Oct 7-28 Mon 7-8 pm $8/$16331215 3A Nov 4-25 Mon 7-8 pm $8/$16331215 3B Nov 6-27 Wed 7-8 pm $8/$16Creative & Recreational WritingInstructor: Don FredExercises to develop vocabulary & writing. Designed for serious laughers, writers,& academics 21 years & older. Group discussions. Bring a 1-2 page autobiographyto the first class. Class fee: $60 payable to instructor at time of registration.Class Dates Day Time R/NR Fee331303 1A Sept 2-23 Mon 6:30-8 pm $8/$12331303 1B Oct 7-28 Mon 6:30-8 pm $8/$12331303 1C Nov 4-18 Mon 6:30-8 pm $8/$12(and Wed, Nov 20)FIBER CLASSESClass fees listed are payable to instructor at time of registrationBatik ScarfsInstructor: Sandy BarstowUsing water soluble, wax resistant & procian dyes, students create a pictureor design & apply dye. Make a unique scarf for your collection or give as a gift!Bring scissors. Class fee: $18.Class Dates Day Time R/NR Fee331205 1A Oct 3 Thurs 7-9 pm $2/$4331205 1B Nov 2 Sat 10 am-12 pm $2/$4FeltingLearn how to create a headband using felted wool for cold weather anda pin cushion with recycled material. Great gift idea! Bring scissors. Classfee: $10.Class Dates Day Time R/NR Fee331205 2A Dec 5 Thurs 7-9 pm $2/$4FusingMake a small winter wall hanging using the fusing method of quilting. Project ison display at the Quirk Cultural Center. Class fee: $18.Class Dates Day Time R/NR Fee131205 1A Jan 11 Sat 10 am-12 pm $2/$4Beginning KnittingInstructor: Nancy RoyerLearn basic stitches, casting on, binding off, and how to read a pattern to start aproject. Students need to bring a beginner’s packet (includes 10” straight needlessizes 6 & 8, etc). Yarn will be provided for class and hand outs. Class fee: $25.Class Dates Day Time R/NR Fee131211 1A Sept 28-Oct 19 Sat 11 am-1 pm $8/$12331211 1B Oct 23-Nov 13 Wed 10:30 am-12:30 pm $8/$12Knitted SocksComplete a pair of socks. Includes patterns, materials, and instruction.Class fee: $25.Class Dates Day Time R/NR Fee131211 1A Jan 18, 25 Sat 11am-1 pm $4/$6www.cityofcf.com/parksandrec