Continuing Education Catalog
The Office of Continuing Education offers learning opportunities for people of all ages. These noncredit classes include workforce training and personal enrichment opportunities to encourage lifelong learning. To request registration, complete the Noncredit Course Registration Request Form. Please contact SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education at conted@sunyacc.edu or 518-743-2238 with any questions.
Noncredit course registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. All courses and programs are subject to cancellation for insufficient enrollment, so please register early.
Workforce training
BARTENDING
Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees, and no refunds for materials fees will be issued after that time.
Bartending & Mixology 1: TIPS Certification Program
Oct. 21 to Nov. 18
Mondays | 6 to 9 p.m.
Queensbury campus and Adirondack Pub & Brewery, Lake George
This course introduces and advances knowledge and application of bartending skills to prepare individuals to work in the hospitality industry and support enthusiasts interested in mixology. Course sessions are appropriate for participants with limited experience and will focus on introductory information, best practices, legal issues and increasing participants’ familiarity with wines, beers and mixed drinks. At the completion of the course, students will be familiar with:
- Industry standards
- Common terminology
- A variety of alcoholic beverages — beers, mixed drinks, wines and trending cocktails
- Health and hygiene regulations/sanitation
- Introduction to customer service, selling techniques, showmanship and menu development
Participants who successfully complete this course will be TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) certified and receive a certificate from the New York State Liquor Authority that can be used as part of their Reasonable Effort Defense in the event they are convicted of serving someone younger than 21. Attendance at the first two sessions of the course is required; participation in four of the five sessions is necessary to receive a certificate of completion.
Registration for this class closes Tuesday, Oct. 15, to ensure timely receipt of course materials. Any withdrawals after Sept. 13 will not be refunded the materials fee.
Prerequisite: All students must be at least 21 years old to participate in this class, and valid ID is required on the first evening of the class.
Instructor: Frank Burns
Price: $445 (Course price includes a $55 materials fee.)
CRN: 10150
Bartending & Mixology 2: The Art of Bartending
Nov. 25 to Dec. 9
Mondays | 6 to 9 p.m. | Adirondack Pub & Brewery, Lake George
This three-week course expands upon the knowledge introduced in Bartending & Mixology 1. These sessions offer more hands-on activities and time to rehearse and advance skills behind the bar to develop teamwork, recall of orders and elements of “style.” Students will have the opportunity to taste and sample spirits and briefly discuss origins of spirits and fun facts, and practice making classic cocktails. The course will study vodka, gin, whiskey, bourbon, scotch, rum and tequila. At the completion of the course, students will be familiar with:
- Customer service and attitude
- Selling techniques and showmanship
- Menu development
Registration for this class closes Monday, Nov. 18.
Prerequisite: All students must be at least 21 years old to participate in this class, and valid ID is required on the first evening of the class.
Instructor: Frank Burns
Price: $254 (Course price includes a $30 materials fee.)
CRN: 10151
StartUp ADK
Oct. 23 to Dec. 11
Wednesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Live synchronous
For seamless enrollment, please provide your @gmail.com address when registering.
Are you starting or expanding a small business? Join us live, online, for this comprehensive course focused on the business planning process and providing the skills needed to start or scale up your business. Bob Bullock, a SUNY Adirondack Business faculty member and 40-year veteran of the executive suite of numerous regional and statewide organizations, delivers an interactive and robust program. Bob incorporates local content experts in marketing, market research, bookkeeping, tax issues and cash flow, financial projections, legal considerations, human resources, business insurance and more. Participants use an online business plan builder and gain knowledge, feedback and support from an experienced entrepreneur. Residents of Warren or Washington counties who successfully complete this program may be eligible to apply for a small-business loan through Warren or Washington counties’ LDCs.
This course is sponsored by Warren County Local Development Corporation, Washington County Local Development Corporation and SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education.
Instructor: Bob Bullock
Price: $249
CRN: 10154
FOOD SAFETY
Servsafe Food Safety Certification Workshop
Nov. 19
Tuesday | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Bring a bag lunch
Food-service professionals working or pursuing jobs in establishments that handle, cook, store, serve, deliver, remove and dispose of food benefit from ServSafe training and certification. This national transferable certification may be required by employers and proves competencies and readiness to be a successful employee. Local hospitality and food-service businesses seeking effective training and certification for employees are invited to register them for this workshop; please see our registration information page for details about employer invoicing and payment of course tuition. Individuals who successfully complete this full-day program and examination will receive certification, which is valid for five years. Participants are encouraged to review the required book in advance to support participation in discussion and successful completion of the certification exam. The Office of Continuing Education will contact registered students about availability of books and how to pick them up.
Registration for this course closes Monday, Oct. 28, to ensure timely receipt of course materials. Any withdrawals after that date will not be refunded the materials fee.
Instructor: Frank Burns
Price: $225 (Course price includes a $78 materials fee.)
CRN: 10152
HEALTH CARE TRAINING
Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees, and no refunds for materials fees will be issued after that time.
Bridges Out of Poverty
Sept. 13
Friday | 9:30 a.m. to noon | Queensbury campus
Bryan Hall, room 128
Please note: Registration is required by Monday, Sept. 9 for this program using this Eventbrite form. This training is held at SUNY Adirondack’s Queensbury campus and organized by Hudson Mohawk Area Health Education Center (AHEC) in partnership with SUNY Adirondack Healthcare Pathways.
Bridges Out of Poverty champions alliances of support and helps individuals and communities that are ready to break free of poverty. This training will provide participants the opportunity to explore the impact of poverty, hidden cues associated with income groups, the culture of poverty, and practical ways to improve relationships with clients facing poverty. Participants will also learn to analyze resources differently and develop mental models for building bridges out of poverty. All participants will receive a copy of Bridges Out of Poverty: Strategies for Professionals and Communities.
Questions? Contact Kelly Owens at kowens@hmahec.org.
This session has CE Pending for Social Work, LMHC, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology.
Trainer: Allison Reynolds, BA, Assistant Director, Council for Prevention
Price: Free
Addressing Burnout
Oct. 25
Friday | 9:30 to 11 a.m. | Queensbury campus
Adirondack Hall, Northwest Bay Conference Center
Please note: Registration is required by Monday, Oct. 21 for this program using this Eventbrite form. Addressing Burnout is held at SUNY Adirondack’s Queensbury campus and organized by Hudson Mohawk Area Health Education Center (AHEC) in partnership with SUNY Adirondack Healthcare Pathways.
This workshop will explore triggers of burnout and help participants create personalized actions plans to address it. This workshop will explore the latest research on burnout, how our accelerating sense of the world contributes to burnout, the aftermath of the pandemic on burnout rates and the increasing impact the fraying of our social norms has on stress, and help guide participants in crafting a personal action plan to recognize, tamp down and prevent burnout.
Questions? Contact Kelly Owens at kowens@hmahec.org.
This session has CE Pending for Social Work, LMHC, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology.
Trainer: Benita Zahn, DPS, MS, CHWC, NBC-HWC, Certified Health and Wellness Coach, B Your Best with Coach Benita
Price: Free
CCAR Recovery Coach Academy© 30-Hour Training
Nov. 4 to 8
Monday through Friday | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Queensbury campus
One-hour lunch on your own
This five-day intensive training academy focuses on providing individuals with the skills needed to guide, mentor and support anyone who would like to enter or sustain long-term recovery from an addiction to alcohol or other drugs. The CCAR Recovery Coach Academy© is conducted in a retreat-like setting and engages participants in learning and rehearsing skills with active listening, effective questioning and so on, as well as discovery and management of personal challenges. Learn more at addictionrecoverytraining.org/about/coachmodel.
This 30-hour course is required for completion of the Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) certification. Please review oasas.ny.gov/recovery/become-certified-recovery-peer-advocate to learn more about the CRPA role, work environment, certification requirements, process and fees managed by the New York
Certification Board.
Prerequisite: All participants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Please note:
- Participants must attend all course sessions to complete a required number of hours and earn the certification of completion.
- Participants in this training typically have been affected by addiction and wish to help others navigate the recovery experience and resources.
- You will have a one-hour lunch on your own each day; please bring a bag lunch or plan accordingly for purchase of food and beverages.
Registration for this class closes Monday, Oct. 28.
Instructor: Katrina Fox-Marshall, Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA), authorized trainer of CCAR Recovery
Coach Academy
Price: $425 (Course price includes an $80 materials fee.)
CRN: 10133
CCAR Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches© 16-Hour Training
Nov. 13 to 15
Wednesday through Friday | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Queensbury campus
45-minute lunch on your own
This 16-hour course focuses on the ethical challenges recovery coaches face while providing a framework for creating good boundaries that allow for the same level of connection without causing harm.
Participants who complete this training will:
- Understand what ethics are and why they are important
- Learn how to “stay in your lane” as a recovery coach
- Understand the decision-making process
- Develop guidelines for making ethical decisions
- Apply the new learning to your everyday work as a recovery coach
Prerequisites:
- All participants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Participants must have successfully completed the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy© 30-Hour Training with a certified trainer before attending this program; please provide a copy of your completion certificate at the time of registration.
Please note:
- Participants must attend all course sessions to complete the required number of hours and earn the certification of completion.
- You will have a 45-minute lunch on your own each day; please bring a bag lunch or plan accordingly for purchase of food and beverages.
Registration for this class closes Wednesday, Nov. 6.
Instructor: Katrina Fox-Marshall, Certified Recovery Peer
Advocate (CRPA), authorized trainer of CCAR Recovery Coach Academy
Price: $230 (Course price includes a $30 materials fee.)
CRN: 10132
Medication Supported Recovery
Nov. 12
Tuesday | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Medication Supported Recovery (MSR, formerly MAT) is an important component of addiction treatment modalities and recovery pathways. This half-day workshop offers recovery coaches and peer recovery professionals the opportunity to understand and explore the realities, myths and stigmas in support of addiction treatment and sustained recovery. In addition to commonly known and prescribed therapies, we will also explore the growing field of harm reduction and alternative therapies. Importantly, this workshop provides recovery support professionals the opportunity to explore their own biases and perspectives toward this often-stigmatized recovery pathway.
Instructor: Katrina Fox-Marshall, Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA), authorized trainer of CCAR Recovery Coach Academy
Price: $100
CRN: 10134
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
AI: Machine Learning Foundations
Sept. 26 to Dec. 19
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. | Live synchronous
In this comprehensive course, designed specifically for adults seeking career-ready skills, you’ll delve into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI). This course covers a wide spectrum of topics, including understanding the basics and building practical tools, equipping you with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to thrive in today's AI-driven landscape. We will use various tools, including prebuilt ones such as ChatGPT, AI API Interfaces, and pretrained HuggingFace models. Trainees will also build an understanding of the fundamental concepts that power AI technology, such as tokenization and neural networks.
Please note: For this class, it is recommended that trainees have previous experience with Python, including an understanding of handling dictionaries and JSON, understanding matrix multiplication and other mathematical operations that deal with matrices. Individuals who have experience in object-oriented programming languages other than Python and are interested in this class are also encouraged to apply; CanCode Communities will contact you to conduct an individual assessment.
Grant-funded tuition is available for qualified participants 18 years of age or older who are New York state residents. Please complete the form at bit.ly/GrantFundedTraining to apply for tuition assistance.
Instructor: CanCode Communities
Price: $2,500
CRN: 10135
MANAGEMENT SKILLS
New & Emerging Supervisors & Managers Series
Tuesdays | 8 to 9 a.m. or 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. | Live synchronous
These courses will focus on practical tools in three strategic areas to assist new and emerging supervisors and managers with advancing their skills, confidence and effectiveness in their roles. Each one-hour session will offer opportunities to learn and rehearse skills to apply immediately in the workplace.
Sept. 24: People Issues — Learn how to get the right people in the right seats and effectively address accountability with your team.
- CRN for 8 to 9 a.m. session: 10144
- CRN for 9:15 to 10:15 session: 10145
Oct. 22: Teamwork & Trust — Consider what trust means on the job and how to inspire healthy conflict.
- CRN for 8 to 9 a.m. session: 10146
- CRN for 9:15 to 10:15 session: 10147
Nov. 26: Process & Accountability — Learn simple and effective tools to help you run a tight ship — including process documentation, standard setting and accountability.
- CRN for 8 to 9 a.m. session: 10148
- CRN for 9:15 to 10:15 session: 10149
Instructor: Wendy Waldron, WaldronWorks, Professional EOS Implementer®
Price: $65 per course ($195 for all three)
Management, Leadership & Team-Building Series NEW!
Thursdays | 9 to 10 a.m. | Live synchronous
Whether you just started your career or have been working in your field for some time, these classes aim to enhance your abilities and take your performance to the next level.
Oct. 3 to 17: Administrative & Organizational Abilities (CRN: 10160) — Explore essential skills and concepts required to excel in administrative and organizational roles within various industries. Effective administrative and organizational abilities are crucial for the smooth functioning and success of any organization. They involve juggling multiple tasks, managing resources, coordinating teams and ensuring efficient processes.
Nov. 7 to 21: Influencing, Leadership & Power (CRN: 10161) — Examine how influential leadership and effective use of power are crucial elements for professional and personal success. This class provides valuable insights and practical knowledge for current and aspiring leaders, as well as those simply interested in enhancing their interpersonal skills. Explore various dimensions of influence, leadership styles and power dynamics, and delve into the art of influencing others, understanding sources of power and ethical considerations associated with its use. Discuss the role of vision, charisma and emotional intelligence in effective leadership.
Dec. 5 to 19: Building Collaborative Relationships (CRN: 10162) — In today's rapidly changing and interconnected world, building strong relationships with colleagues, teams and other stakeholders is crucial for achieving success in any organization. Leaders play pivotal roles in driving collaboration, innovation and productivity within their teams. Gain necessary tools, strategies and insights to enhance your ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships.
The instructor is a seasoned executive leader with more than two decades of experience in developing innovative strategies to drive success in complex organizations. He is a retired senior executive in the U.S. Marine Corps, owner of a recruiting and workforce development company, certified Resilience-Building Leadership Professional® trainer and Everything DiSC® practitioner.
Instructor: Christopher Thomas
Price: $195 per three-session course ($585 for all courses)
MICROSOFT EXCEL COURSES
Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees, and no refunds for materials fees will be issued after that time.
Microsoft Excel Level 1: For the Beginner
Oct. 15 and 17
Tuesday & Thursday | 6 to 9 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
Use Excel to help organize, analyze and share your data at work or home. Learn to navigate Excel, create a basic worksheet, perform calculations, modify and format a worksheet, manage and print workbooks, and customize the Excel environment. This course is intended for individuals who have little to no experience with Microsoft Excel. To successfully complete this course, you must attend both sessions.
Registration for this class closes Friday, Sept. 27, to ensure timely receipt of course materials.
Instructor: Dan Dragon
Price: $145 (Course price includes a $35 materials fee.)
CRN: 10140
Microsoft Excel Level 2: Intermediate Skills
Nov. 5 and 7
Tuesday & Thursday | 6 to 9 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
Use Excel to manage, share and present data at work or home. Learn to create advanced formulas, analyze and organize data, work with functions and lists, visualize data with charts and graphs, work with multiple workbooks and export data. This course is intended for individuals who have some experience with Microsoft Excel and are interested in becoming more efficient and skillful in the software application. To successfully complete this course, you must attend both sessions.
Registration for this class closes Friday, Oct. 18, to ensure timely receipt of course materials.
Instructor: Dan Dragon
Price: $145 (Course price includes a $35 materials fee.)
CRN: 10141
Microsoft Excel Level 3: Advanced Skills
Nov. 19 and 21
Tuesday & Thursday | 6 to 9 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
Use Excel to manage, share and present data at work or home. Learn to work with multiple worksheets and workbooks, use lookup functions and formula auditing, share and protect workbooks, automate functionality, create sparklines and forecast data. This course is intended for individuals who have significant experience with Microsoft Excel and are interested in advancing their skills and efficiency in this software application. To successfully complete this course, you must attend both sessions.
Registration for this class closes Thursday, Nov. 7, to ensure timely receipt of course materials.
Instructor: Dan Dragon
Price: $145 (Course price includes a $35 materials fee.)
CRN: 10142
NOTARY COURSES
Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees, and no refunds for materials fees will be issued after that time.
Notary Public License Exam Preparation — Self-Paced, Online Course
Available Sept. 15 to Dec. 1
This online, self-paced course is offered through the Brightspace learning management system and is designed to teach essential information needed for the New York State Notary exam. In addition, this course will thoroughly prepare participants for the duties and functions of a Notary Public officer. They will gain insight into what a Notary Public’s key responsibilities and limitations are, as well as some best practices of a Notary Public officer. Topics will include notary concepts, definition review, sample forms and notary law subsection review.
Please note: The Notary Public exam will not be given during this workshop. To successfully complete this course and prepare for the exam, students are required to complete the reading, discussion and quiz activities identified in the course syllabus.
Registration for this course closes Friday, Nov. 1, to ensure participants have time to complete the course. Please see our registration information page for our refund and tuition liability policy for online asynchronous courses.
Instructor: Kelli Hatin, Ed.D., professor of business, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $85
CRN: 10139
Notary Public License Exam Preparation — In-Person Course
Oct. 9
Wednesday | 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
This interactive, in-person workshop prepares participants for the New York State Notary Public exam and provides a comprehensive overview of the Notary Public Office. Examples will be provided to illuminate situations a Notary is likely to encounter. Topics include avoiding conflicts of interest, maintaining professional ethics, charging proper fees, handling special situations and deferring to an attorney. All materials will be provided, and information about how to access the NYS Department of State licensing information, booklets and forms will be distributed.
Please note: The Notary Public exam will not be administered during this workshop; however, an 80-question practice exam and answer key will be provided to complete at home.
Instructor: Victor Bujanow, Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)
Price: $79 (Course price includes a $7 materials fee.)
CRN: 10143
Become A New York State Notary Signing Agent
Nov. 14
Thursday | 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. | Live synchronous
If you are a notary public in New York state, you may be able to earn additional income! The thriving real estate and refinancing markets have companies scrambling to hire qualified Notary Signing Agents to help meet increased business demands. After completing this basic introductory course, participants will be able to work on a freelance basis with mortgage, title and signing companies that hire Notary Signing Agents on per-job assignments, sometimes for $75 to $150 or more. All materials are included in this course, including a step-by-step guidebook, sample loan documents and a 20-page mortgage glossary. This is also a good course for those who are not notaries but want to learn more about what a New York Notary Signing Agent does. The instructor, Victor Bujanow, is a New York state Notary Public, a Certified Notary Signing Agent (CNSA), statewide Notary Public college adjunct instructor and a member of The American Society of Notaries.
Instructor: Victor Bujanow, Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)
Price: $79
CRN: 10156
NYS Notary Public Law Refresher Course
Oct. 23
Wednesday | 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. | Live synchronous
This course reviews New York notary laws. The 22-page NY Notary Law Booklet will be reviewed and highlighted with new electronic notarization information and notary journal recordkeeping protocols. This presentation is a must for every commissioned New York notary to properly execute their authority, duties and responsibilities. Examples using real-life scenarios will be used to explain situations a Notary Public officer is likely to encounter.
Topics include an overview on how to avoid conflicts of interest, legal ethics, allowable fees and addressing special situations. All materials will be provided, including a website link to the NYS Department of State licensing information and a 46-page notary review guidebook with glossary terms. Updated sample forms will also be reviewed.
Instructor: Victor Bujanow, Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)
Price: $79
CRN: 10159
PODCASTING
How to Build & Grow Your Podcast: Six Lessons Learned on the Way to Six Figures
Nov. 12
Tuesday | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | Live synchronous
Tim Wirzburger is producer and co-host for the successful hockey podcast “Dropping the Gloves.” In this course, Tim will share successes, failures and lessons learned along the way to becoming a show that generated millions of downloads and a six-figure revenue stream.
Topics will include:
- Where to start
- Identifying and building your target audience
- Podcast hosting tools
- Planning your content
- Monetization and revenue streams
- Brand growth
- Analyzing data
- Leveraging audience feedback
- Q & A and more!
Instructor: Tim Wirzburger
Price: $80
CRN: 10153
Basic Operations for Wastewater Treatment Plants
Sept. 10 to Nov. 21 (No class Oct. 8 or 10)
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6 to 9 p.m.
Queensbury campus & Glens Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant
Participants in this 20-session course will experience a broad introduction and overview of wastewater treatment operations, excluding activated sludge (a separate course typically offered in the spring semester). Successful completion of a training course and course exam is required as part of the qualification process to take the New York state certification examinations. This is not intended to be an exam review course, and completing it cannot ensure successful completion of the certification exams. The course outline will follow the New York state DEC’s “Curricula Guide for WWTP Operator Certification Training — Basic Operations Course” and is also approved for credit toward recertification of a wastewater operator license.
Please note:
- The first and last sessions will be held at SUNY Adirondack’s Queensbury campus. The remaining sessions will be held at Glens Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant (GFWWTP).
- Attendance at all sessions and completion of all required course activities and the exam are required to receive a certificate of completion.
Required textbooks: The following textbooks are required for the course. Students who do not already have these textbooks must purchase copies before the first class.
- “Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants,” Vol. 1, 8th Edition, published in 2019 (available through the Office of Water Programs, Sacramento State)
- “Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants,” Vol. 2, 8th Edition, published in 2022 (available through the Office of Water Programs, Sacramento State)
Instructor: William Norton, GFWWTP
Price: $950
CRN: 10128
OTHER UPCOMING COURSES
HVAC/R Fundamentals Bootcamp
Dates and times to be announced in Fall 2024
This course will begin with the basics of HVAC/R and move into an in-depth breakdown of each category within HVAC/R knowledge needed to build a solid technical foundation. Content will focus on various topics, including but not limited to:
- Electrical skills and troubleshooting
- Refrigeration and principles of thermodynamics
- Pipe sizing and types of fittings used in HVAC/R
- Reading and interpretation of wiring schematics
- Use and handling of HVAC multimeter, manometer, psychrometer, refrigeration gauges and temperature probes
- Compressor types and how they mechanically move refrigerant through a system
- Types of heat exchangers
- Electrical motors, controls and switches
- Volt/multimeter
- Interpreting electrical diagrams and symbols
- Brazing and soldering techniques
- Identifying types of pumps/water flow controls/water zone valves
- Common piping configurations in residential and commercial boilers
Electrical Maintenance Technician Bootcamp
Dates and times to be announced in Fall 2024
Students will learn entry-level skills to begin their careers as electrical technicians in a variety of environments. Ideal candidates include those new to work in a modern manufacturing environment with an aptitude for hands-on work and a desire to build competencies and skills to advance in their fields. Through hands-on classes, independent study and work outside class, students will have an opportunity to build key competencies to ensure on-the-job success.
Companies wishing to upskill new or potential employees and individuals who want to enter the exciting and ever-changing world of modern manufacturing will benefit from this course. Course fee includes a toolkit for each student and the cost of LOTO certification training and examination.
Personal enrichment
ARTS & CRAFTS
Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees, and no refunds for materials fees will be issued after that time.
Watercolor Painting for Beginners (currently full; waitlisted)
Oct. 1 to 22
Tuesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
This course will teach beginner and intermediate artists watercolor painting techniques, explaining materials and techniques needed for success. Participants will learn techniques and train their hands in using brushes and color theory. Students will learn how to paint fruits and berries.
Instructor: Ilona Zabolotna
Price: $55 plus an additional $15 materials fee (The $15 materials fee is payable to the instructor in class.)
CRN: 10001
Basic Cartooning
Oct. 10 to Nov. 14
Thursdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
Do you like to doodle? Learn the basics of cartooning by drawing amusing and exaggerated characters in this course. Create simple shapes and doodles and make them into funny faces and silly characters. Take a break to sit, draw and think creatively. Animate your own stories! This course is open to new and returning students.
Please note: Students must bring a drawing pad and pencils to class.
Instructor: Joseph Craig
Price: $59
CRN: 10002
Perspective Drawing from Reference & Proportions
Oct. 29 to Dec. 10 (No class Nov. 5)
Tuesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
This is a basic course for drawing subjects in perspective. We will learn to find proportions of subjects, compare their sizes and portray them. Learn to use lines to show different planes on picture without shading. This course is for anyone who wants to upgrade their skills in drawing subjects.
Please note: Students must bring drawing paper (11x14 inches or a similar size), pencils (HB, B and 2B pencils) and erasers to class.
Instructor: Ilona Zabolotna
Price: $59
CRN: 10003
Becoming Fluent in Pastel Landscapes (currently full; waitlisted)
Oct. 5 to Nov. 9
Saturdays | 1 to 3 p.m. | Queensbury campus
This six-week course will help you gain confidence working with pastels. We will discuss types of pastels, papers and a short history of the use of pastels. Each week we will concentrate on a different aspect of a landscape painting, including composition, light themes, and painting skies, water reflections and trees.
This course is for those with an interest in using pastels, including beginning adults who wish to tap into their creative selves.
Please note: Pastels will be supplied by the instructor. Students will need to purchase two 9x12-inch pads of Canson Mi-Teintes pastel paper. Each pad contains 24 pieces in assorted colors. Students can purchase pastel paper online at sites such as Dick Blick Art Materials (dickblick.com), Dakota Art Pastels (dakotapastels.com) or Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff (cheapjoes.com). The estimated cost is approximately $20; please note prices are subject to change based on the vendor.
Instructor: Joann Quinlivan
Price: $75 (Course price includes a $25 materials fee.)
CRN: 10004
Beginning Knitting (currently full; waitlisted)
Oct. 7 to 28
Mondays | 6 to 8 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
Learn the basics of knitting and have fun doing it! Students will learn how to begin a knitting project, the two basic stitches used in knitting and how to end the project. We will discuss the types of things one can knit, as well as various yarns and materials available. This course is primarily geared toward beginners, but those with some basic knowledge of knitting are welcome.
Please note: Students should bring two skeins of worsted weight (#4) light-colored acrylic or wool/acrylic blend yarn, a pair of straight wood or bamboo knitting needles (size 8 or 9), a pair of scissors, a size H crochet hook and a plastic yarn (tapestry) needle.
Instructor: Lisa Akker
Price: $55
CRN: 10006
Beginning Crochet NEW! (currently full; waitlisted)
Nov. 4 to 25
Mondays | 6 to 8 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
Those with little to no knowledge of crocheting and those with some experience with the craft will benefit from this course. Students will learn about tools and supplies needed and how they’re used, as well as a number of basic stitches and how to read crochet patterns. Students will complete a simple project, such as a scarf or small throw blanket. No previous experience is required.
Please note: Students should bring a size H metal crochet hook and one skein of worsted-weight yarn.
Instructor: Lisa Akker
Price: $55
CRN: 10090
Adult Sewing Basics (currently full; waitlisted)
Sept. 24 to Nov. 19 (No class Oct. 15, Oct. 22 or Nov. 5)
Tuesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
This class is intended for those who want to learn to sew or brush up on their sewing skills. No previous experience is required. In the first class, explore the basics of using your machine, how to properly clean your machine, thread it and wind a bobbin. Practice scraps will be provided. Some of the projects we will do in class include a small fabric tray, a simple tote bag and a pin cushion. Materials for each project (except the final project) are included. Each student will decide on a final project of their choice, and must purchase a pattern, fabric and any notions for the project and bring them to the course. We will cut and sew these projects in class.
Please note: Each participant must bring a working sewing machine, pair of scissors, thread and pins to each class.
Instructor: Louise McAndrew, Sew Something Creative
Price: $99 (Course price includes a $10 materials fee.)
CRN: 10007
Intermediate Adult Sewing Basics NEW!
Sept. 25 to Nov. 13 (No class Oct. 16 or 23)
Wednesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
This class is for those who have some sewing experience or have taken a beginner class like Adult Sewing Basics and would like to learn more sewing techniques. In this course, learn how to make a buttonhole, insert a zipper, add pockets and more. Students will be provided with some projects to start with in class, and then purchase a pattern, fabric and supplies to make using one or more of the new techniques they learned. Projects provided in class include a pillow cover with buttons on the back, a zippered cosmetic bag and a lined tote bag with pockets.
Please note: Each participant must bring a working sewing machine, pair of scissors, thread and pins to each class. Students will need to purchase the pattern and materials for their final project, as well as a pillow insert for the pillow cover; the size of the pillow will be specified by the instructor at the first class.
Instructor: Louise McAndrew, Sew Something Creative
Price: $105 (Course price includes a $15 materials fee.)
CRN: 10091
Creating Stained Glass Weekend (currently full; waitlisted)
Oct. 19 and 20
Saturday & Sunday | 8 a.m. to noon | Queensbury campus
Learn the art of creating stained-glass objects. Experience cutting glass to fit a pattern, grinding, foiling and soldering the pieces. Students will have the opportunity to create two unique stained-glass pieces. All levels are welcome.
Please note: Students should wear closed-toe shoes to class.
Instructor: Claire Griffith
Price: $107 (Course price includes a $20 materials fee.)
CRN: 10005
Weaving a Designer 8-Inch Jumbo Potholder NEW!
Nov. 21 (CRN: 10092)
Thursday | 6 to 8 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
or
Dec. 4 (CRN: 10093)
Wednesday | 6 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Join retired interior designer Bonnie Quackenbush to create a fun and enjoyable weaving project — an 8-inch jumbo potholder, made with designer colors and unique patterns! Students will work with a large 10-inch metal loom and several hooks, along with a full array of 100 percent cotton loop colors. Make it for yourself, or as a gift for someone special.
Instructor: Bonnie Quackenbush, Art & Soul Designs
Price: $49
Make a Balsam Wreath (currently full; waitlisted)
Nov. 30
Saturday | 1 to 4 p.m. | Fort Edward Art Center & Archive Building
Create a balsam wreath for your holiday home décor or as a thoughtful gift. Using balsam greens from the Adirondacks, you’ll trim with a bow and decorate with pine cones.
Please note: Students are encouraged to bring gardening gloves and a pair of garden clippers for cutting greens.
Instructor: R. Paul McCarty
Price: $25 plus an additional $30 materials fee (The $30 materials fee is payable to the instructor in class.)
CRN: 10008
Make a Balsam Centerpiece
Dec. 7
Saturday | 1 to 4 p.m. | Fort Edward Art Center & Archive Building
Create a balsam centerpiece for your holiday table or fireplace mantel using fresh balsam greens. You will also learn how to make bows for decorations and other decorating techniques.
Please note: Students are encouraged to bring gardening gloves and a pair of garden clippers for cutting greens.
Instructor: R. Paul McCarty
Price: $25 plus an additional $30 materials fee (The $30 materials fee is payable to the instructor in class.)
CRN: 10009
DRIVER TRAINING
Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees, and no refunds for materials fees will be issued after that time.
Five-Hour Prelicensing Course
Mondays | Live synchronous
- Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (CRN: 10010)
- Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (CRN: 10011)
This Five-Hour Prelicensing Course is required by New York State Department of Motor Vehicles for all applicants who want to take a road test for a driver’s license. A MV-278 completion certificate needed for road test appointments will be issued at the conclusion of this class.
Please note:
- Preregistration is required through Continuing Education using the Five-Hour Prelicensing Course registration request form.
- A New York state Learner’s Permit (photo ID) is required.
- Students should join the class 15 minutes early. Class starts promptly at the scheduled time.
- Students must have their cameras on at all times during the course; the instructor must be able to see each student to confirm attendance for the duration of the class.
- No refunds will be issued after noon the Friday before class.
Instructor: Bell’s Driving School
Price: $55
Boating America (currently full; waitlisted)
Oct. 5
Saturday | 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Under Brianna’s Law, all operators of motorized vessels born on or after Jan. 1, 1978 need a boating safety certificate, and all operators will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2025, regardless of age.
This basic power boat and personal watercraft (PWC) class teaches the knowledge needed to obtain a U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary boating safety certificate for motorboat and personal watercraft operation. This course meets the boating safety education requirements for the state of New York. Many insurance companies recognize the certificate for discounts on boat insurance. Operators may not operate a personal watercraft (Jet Ski®, Sea-Doo®, etc.) unless they are at least 14 years of age and hold a boater safety certificate issued by the USCG Auxiliary for having completed an eight-hour, classroom-based course.
Please note: Participants must attend all eight hours and pass the final exam to qualify for the certificate, which is issued at the end of class. This course is open to individuals who are at least 10 years of age. Participants younger than 14 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the class.
Instructor: U.S. Coast Guard, Lake George Flotilla 15-10
Price: $35 (Course price includes a $20 materials fee.)
CRN: 10012
FINANCIAL PLANNING
Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees, and no refunds for materials fees will be issued after that time.
Maximize Your Social Security Benefit
Oct. 21 (CRN: 10014)
Monday | 6:15 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus
or
Nov. 4 (CRN: 10015)
Monday | 6:15 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
A few key decisions can make a big difference in the amount of your Social Security benefit. Attend this hands-on workshop and learn strategies to get the most money from Social Security. Learn how to plan for taxes, health care and other costs during retirement, as well as how to wisely grow and protect your retirement income. This session will cover key Social Security benefit choices, such as individual and spousal options, and help you understand simple steps to maximize your benefit. Join us before you make a financial decision that may not be reversible.
Instructor: Frank Finch, principal of Life Stages Financial Group
Price: $16
How to Buy a Home 101
Oct. 1
Tuesday | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Learn the process of buying a house and how to prepare financially and logistically. What are the questions you should research? Can you get a better loan rate? This course will answer these questions and more.
Instructors: Bert Rawert, licensed real estate salesperson with Howard Hanna, and Isaiah Philo, mortgage consultant, 1st Priority Mortgage, Inc.
Price for individuals: $15 (CRN: 10016)
Price for couples: $25 (CRN: 10017)
Stocks, Bonds & Mutual Funds NEW!
Oct. 17
Thursday | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
This course explains the basic concepts of investing and has been heard by thousands of people since its launch in 2005. Course content is adjusted each year to present the most up-to-date information. Learn the basics of stocks, bonds and mutual funds, which form the backbone of most portfolios. This informational class will help you understand differences and similarities of various types of investments and explain “financial lingo.” It will also show how proper asset allocation can lower your overall risk and help you understand the benefits of using mutual funds to build a balanced portfolio to plan for a successful retirement. There will be no attempt to promote any specific investments.
Instructor: Nicholas Stark, financial planner with
Halliday Financial, LLC
Price: $16
CRN: 10094
Estate Planning Basics
Dec. 5
Thursday | 6 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Estate planning is preparing for management and transfer of your assets during incapacity or upon your death. While a will is the cornerstone of any estate plan, it is important you have a power of attorney and health care proxy in place in the event you lose the capacity to make important decisions due to an emergency or medical condition. Join estate planning attorney Jessica Botelho for a detailed discussion on the basics of estate planning, and learn how to prepare yourself and your family for life’s inevitable events.
Instructor: Jessica Botelho, Botelho Law, PLLC
Price: $16
CRN: 10018
Retirement Planning Today
Oct. 2 and 9
Wednesdays | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
(CRN for individuals: 10019; CRN for couples: 10020)
or
Oct. 3 and 10
Thursdays | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Queensbury campus
(CRN for individuals: 10021; CRN for couples: 10022)
Learn about important considerations before deciding to retire. Avoid common pitfalls and have information ready to go to get the most out of retirement. This course will cover:
- Life planning for retirement
- Retirement needs and expenses
- Retirement roadblocks and mistakes
- Retirement income sources
- Retirement plan distributions
- Investments
- Risk management and asset protection
Instructor: Steve Hipsley, CFP, Champlain Wealth
Management Ltd.
Price for individuals: $31
Price for couples: $47
An additional $15 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class for the required workbook. Couples may share a workbook.
Tax Diversify Your Retirement Income — Seminar
Oct. 28
Monday | 6 to 8 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
This powerful presentation explains a strategy that can help you manage retirement tax burden and protect your family. With a little preparation and guidance, retirement can be anything — and everything — you want it to be.
Instructor: Michael Testa, CRPS®, principal, senior
financial advisor, Tailored Wealth Solutions
Price: $16
CRN: 10013
How to Plan for a Tax-Free or Tax Advantage Retirement NEW!
Nov. 13
Wednesday | 6 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Learn how to place yourself in the best possible position to retire either tax free or with a tax advantage. This course is based on Amazon’s No. 1 best-selling book “Retire Like a Shark,” co-authored by Kevin Harrington of the TV show “Shark Tank,” instructor Steven Kamen and 35 other leading authorities in North America. We will discuss several strategies to help you get there.
Instructor: Steven Kamen, Mosaic Wealth Strategies Group, Ltd.
Price: $16
CRN: 10120
Connecting the Pieces Of Medicare
Oct. 2 (CRN: 10024)
Wednesday | 6 to 8 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
or
Oct. 8 (CRN: 10023)
Tuesday | 6 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Do you know the ins and outs of Medicare? What happens if you do not sign up for the right coverage at the right time? Do you know what IRMMA is? Some mistakes could carry lifelong penalties, meaning you will have to pay more for Medicare benefits.
This course is for those who have Medicare, are about to reach 65 and/or are ready to retire or questioning whether to keep their employer insurance. Learn about the process required to apply for Medicare through Social Security, review significant differences between a Medicare Advantage Plan, a Medicare Supplement Plan (Medigap Policy) and the Part D Prescription Coverage. The instructor will also discuss how you can determine if you may be eligible for NYS Prescription Assistance or NYS Medicare Savings Program. Having this knowledge is imperative in making the appropriate choice for you.
Instructor: Mary Yuhasz, licensed Medicare agent at Mosaic Wealth Strategies Group, Ltd.
Price: $16
FITNESS
Please note: Before starting any exercise program, consult your physician.
Cardio & Strength Circuit
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. | Queensbury campus
(No class Sept. 19 or Nov. 28)
- Sept. 10 to Oct. 15 (CRN: 10025) — Price: $69
- Oct. 31 to Dec. 12 (CRN: 10046) — Price: $82
- Jan. 7 to Feb. 4 (CRN: 20001) — Price: $62
Protect bone health and muscle, be stronger and fitter, develop better body mechanics, relieve stress and help prevent disease in this class. Every week, we will work different muscle groups. You will be instructed every step of the way. The class offers low-, medium- and high-intensity options for men and women of all age groups. All fitness levels are welcome, and no experience is required. Join in the fun!
Please note: Students should wear comfortable clothes and good sneakers, and bring water and a mat.
Instructor: Leesa Stiller
Strength Training for Women
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Lake Avenue Elementary School, Saratoga Springs
(No class Oct. 3, Nov. 5, Nov. 7, Nov. 26, Nov. 28, Feb. 18, Feb. 20, March 25, March 27, April 15 or April 17)
- Sept. 26 to Dec. 12 (CRN: 10031) — Price: $85
- Jan. 7 to March 6 (CRN: 20007) — Price: $75
- March 11 to May 13 (CRN: 20012) — Price: $75
This course builds strength using hand weights, body weight and stretching. Non-aerobic exercises are done standing and on the floor.
Please note: Participants must be able to get up from the floor to stand without assistance. Bring hand weights (5-10 pounds recommended), a mat and a water bottle.
Instructor: Sue Johnson
Introduction to Science-Based Fitness: Exercise That Works (currently full; waitlisted)
Oct. 7 to 28
Mondays | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Queensbury campus
If there were an exercise program that could give you results in just one workout per week, would you be interested in learning about it? If so, you are in luck! Certified personal trainer Steve Grogan is offering a course to teach you about Science-Based Fitness, an exercise program unlike anything you’ve seen. Each session is a mixture of a lecture and workout, where you’ll learn how this system can help you lose fat and build muscle at the same time with no warmup or cool down, no stretching routine and, best of all, no need to split your attention between strength training one day and cardio another.
Please note: Students should bring an exercise mat, two five-pound dumbbells, and two 10-pound dumbbells. Two three-pound and two eight-pound dumbbells are also optional.
Instructor: Steve Grogan, certified personal trainer
Price: $35
CRN: 10040
Pickleball: Beginner/Intermediate (currently full; waitlisted)
Sept. 14 to Oct. 19
Saturdays | 10 a.m. to noon | Hudson River Park, Queensbury
Join us for one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States: pickleball. This game combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis and is played with solid paddles and a perforated ball like a whiffle ball on a short solid court with a low net. Pickleball can be enjoyed by all ages. This course is for beginners and those who know the rules of pickleball but want to better their pickleball game. Learn about proper scoring, how to serve, how to drop the ball and perform drills.
Please note: Students must provide their own paddle designed for outdoor courts, wear comfortable clothes and good sneakers, and bring water.
Instructor: Kayla Benner
Price: $99 (Course price includes a $42 materials fee.)
CRN: 10032
Co-Ed Volleyball
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Maple Avenue Middle School, Saratoga Springs
Oct. 1 to Nov. 7 (No class Oct. 3 or Nov. 5)
- Preregister for all sessions: $90 (CRN: 10026)
- Preregister for one session per week: $45 (CRN: 10027)
- Drop-ins: $11 per session (CRN: 10028)
Nov. 12 to Dec. 19 (No class Nov. 26 or 28)
- Preregister for all sessions: $90 (CRN: 10129)
- Preregister for one session per week: $45 (CRN: 10131)
- Drop-ins: $11 per session (CRN: 10130)
Jan. 14 to March 18 (No class Feb. 18 or 20)
- Preregister for all sessions: $153 (CRN: 20002)
- Preregister for one session only: $77 (CRN: 20003)
- Drop-ins: $11 per session (CRN: 20004)
March 20 to May 22 (No class April 15 or 17)
- Preregister for all sessions: $153 (CRN: 20008)
- Preregister for one session per week: $77 (CRN: 20009)
- Drop-ins: $11 per session (CRN: 20010)
Join in this semi-weekly pickup volleyball course for intermediate BB/B level players. Attendance is limited. Participants are strongly encouraged to register in advance using the CRN above. Drop-ins will be permitted on a space-available basis and invoiced $11 per session they attend.
Please note: A towel, water and good sneakers/shoes are recommended. No payment will be accepted on site.
Instructor: Patrick Baldwin
Advanced Power Volleyball
Wednesdays | 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Maple Avenue Middle School, Saratoga Springs
Oct. 2 to Dec. 18 (No class Nov. 27)
- Preregister for all sessions: $59 (CRN: 10029)
- Drop-ins: $11 per session (CRN: 10030)
Jan. 8 to April 23 (No class Jan. 29, Feb. 19 or April 16)
- Preregister for all sessions: $65 (CRN: 20005)
- Drop-ins: $11 per session (CRN: 20006)
Advanced Power Volleyball holds competitive pickup games for experienced players. Participants are expected to have solid foundational skills and a knowledge of offensive and defensive strategies using designated hitters, setters, blockers, etc., as well as familiarity with USA Volleyball rules and regulations.
Please note: This class is not for beginners. Attendance is limited. Participants are strongly encouraged to register in advance using the CRN above. Drop-ins will be permitted on a space-available basis and invoiced $11 per session they attend.
Instructor: Adam Giannini
Zumba / Zumba Toning
Oct. 1 to Dec. 12 (No class Oct. 3, Nov. 5, Nov. 26 or Nov. 28)
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Division Street Elementary School, Saratoga Springs
Zumba is an interval-style dance fitness party that combines low- and high-intensity moves. Burn lots of calories as you move to the rhythm with Latin and world-inspired dance and fitness moves. Zumba is so fun, it doesn’t feel like exercise, and it’s for every body; all shapes, sizes and abilities can enjoy Zumba. Zumba is an enthusiastic, energizing, positive and “feel good” class. No experience is required. Make it Zumba toning by using 1- to 3-pound weights.
Please note: A towel, water and good sneakers/shoes are recommended.
Instructor: Janine Hawthorne
Price: $69
CRN: 10034
East Coast & West Coast Swing NEW!
Oct. 2 to Nov. 6
Wednesdays | 6 to 7 p.m. | Queensbury campus
East Coast Swing is a fun, energetic, fast dance with triple and rock steps danced to Big Band or contemporary music. West Coast Swing is made up of two walks and two triples and is danced to a wide variety of modern music. This class is introductory, so no experience is needed. These dances are danced in partnership, but you may sign up with or without a partner. Anyone can learn to lead or follow.
Please note: Please wear comfortable shoes. No experience is necessary, but it is recommended you attend all (or most) classes because each week will build on the moves and progress learned previously.
Instructor: Jennifer Cornell, Dance Moves with Jen
Price: $45
CRN: 10095
Ballroom Dancing (Queensbury)
Oct. 2 to Nov. 6
Wednesdays | 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. | Queensbury campus
In this class you will learn the basic steps of waltz, cha-cha, rumba, hustle and more. We will dance to classic ballroom and modern music. No partner is needed.
Please note: Bring comfortable shoes, and a willingness to learn something new and have fun. No experience is necessary, but it is recommended students attend all (or most) classes because each week will build on moves from previous sessions.
Instructor: Jennifer Cornell, Dance Moves with Jen
Price: $45
CRN: 10033
Ballroom Dancing I
Oct. 7 to Dec. 16 (No class Oct. 14, Nov. 4 or Nov. 11)
Mondays | 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Geyser Road Elementary School, Saratoga Springs
This course for couples is offered by popular demand with the return of Big Band sound! This is great for beginners or those who want to brush up their dancing skills. Participants will need a partner for these dances, which incorporate ballroom and Latin dancing such as foxtrot, waltz, tango, cha-cha and rumba.
Instructor: Hershell Allen
Price: $59
CRN: 10038
Ballroom Dancing II
Oct. 7 to Dec. 16 (No class Oct. 14, Nov. 4 or Nov. 11)
Mondays | 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Geyser Road Elementary School, Saratoga Springs
This course for couples will take you beyond Ballroom Dancing I. Learn additional steps in the foxtrot, waltz, samba, quickstep dance and others. A new dance or two will be added.
Please note: Participants need a partner for this class, and should have a basic knowledge or a solid foundation of beginner-level ballroom dance concepts for this intermediate-level course.
Instructor: Hershell Allen
Price: $59
CRN: 10039
Restorative Yoga (currently full; waitlisted)
Sept. 17 to Dec. 10 (No class Nov. 26)
Tuesdays | 6 to 7:15 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Restorative yoga is a rejuvenating and fully supported practice using props and blankets to modify and enhance traditional yoga postures. The postures gently stretch and open the body, relieving chronic tension and stress, leading to deep relaxation and healing. Restorative breathing and meditation practices are included. All levels are welcome.
Please note: Students should bring a yoga mat, blanket and strap.
Instructor: Tobey Gifford, Lemon Tree Yoga
Price: $105
CRN: 10035
Chair Yoga
Oct. 3 to Nov. 7
Thursdays | 10 to 11 a.m. | Queensbury campus
Chair yoga is one of the most gentle, accessible and effective practices. Students perform postures and breathing exercises using the support of a chair. This class is great for students recovering from injury or illness, as well as for anyone who wants to experience the many benefits of yoga without having to get up and down from the floor. Benefits include increased strength, mobility, balance and flexibility, along with improved circulation, cognition, relaxation and stress reduction. No previous experience is necessary.
Instructor: Tobey Gifford, Lemon Tree Yoga
Price: $42
CRN: 10036
Hiking with Nature
Oct. 5 to 19
Saturdays | Times and trail locations listed below
If you want to get some exercise, have a chance to learn with and meet other people, and gain the benefit of time spent outdoors, join us for a series of interactive hikes and learn about nature, history and natural resources. This class gives participants an opportunity to explore local trails and witness some of the beauty our area offers.
Please note: Students will meet at the trailhead for each hike; see locations below. Make sure to wear appropriate footwear and clothing that is breathable and flexible, and bring a pack with water, a snack and any first aid or other medical equipment you need. Participants should have good mobility, wear comfortable shoes, dress for the weather and be prepared to walk. All levels and ages are welcome.
Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to noon
The Pinnacle (moderate hike)
Meet at the trailhead at 114 Edgecomb Pond Road, Bolton Landing, NY 12814.
Trail info: lglc.org/preserves/the-pinnacle
Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hadley Mountain (moderate to hard hike)
Meet at the trailhead at 255 Tower Road, Hadley, NY 12835. After turning on to Tower Road from Hadley Hill Road, the parking area is on the left after about 1.5 miles.
Trail info: alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/hadley-mountain-trail
Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cat Mountain (moderate to hard hike)
Meet at the trailhead on Valley Woods Road (County Route 11), Bolton Landing, NY 12814. After turning on to Valley Woods Road from Bolton Landing-Riverbank Road, the trailhead is on the right after about 300 feet.
Trail info: komoot.com/smarttour/e1249696032/cat-mountain-loop-lake-george-wild-forest
Instructor: MB (Marybeth) Mitcham, Ph.D., MPH
Price: $69
CRN: 10037
FOOD, COOKING & BAKING
Please note: If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, please notify Continuing Education when registering for any food-related courses. Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees, and no refunds for materials fees will be issued after that time.
Spanish Seafood Paella NEW! (currently full; waitlisted)
Oct. 20
Sunday | 1 to 4 p.m.
Geyser Lodge Bed & Breakfast, Saratoga Springs
Seafood paella, which originated in Valencia, is considered by many to be Spain’s national dish. Chef Tara Beeche improved her family’s traditional paella with her experiences traveling through Spain and cooking in restaurants in Santiago, Chile. This Mediterranean-style dish combines rice, saffron, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, poblano peppers, tomatoes and seafood. This class will be mostly demonstration, and will take place at Geyser Lodge, a bed and breakfast in Saratoga Springs that was built in 1895.
Instructor: Chef Tara Beeche, owner of Geyser Lodge Bed & Breakfast
Price: $29 (Course price includes a $10 materials fee.)
CRN: 10121
Spanish/Basque Savory Empanadas (currently full; waitlisted)
Nov. 3
Sunday | 1 to 4 p.m.
Geyser Lodge Bed & Breakfast, Saratoga Springs
Chef Tara Beeche shares what she learned cooking with her Spanish grandmother and in Santiago, Chile, as well as through her education at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA). Learn to make empanadas with a traditional ground-beef filling in a flaky butter pastry. This class is a combination of teaching and student participation, and will take place at Geyser Lodge, a bed and breakfast in Saratoga Springs that was built in 1895.
Instructor: Chef Tara Beeche, owner of Geyser Lodge Bed & Breakfast
Price: $29 (Course price includes a $10 materials fee.)
CRN: 10122
Create Pierogi (currently full; waitlisted)
Oct. 13
Sunday | 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
SUNY Adirondack Culinary Arts Center, Seasoned Restaurant, 14 Hudson Ave., Glens Falls
Pierogi is a rustic eastern European dumpling that can be filled with potatoes, meats, sauerkraut, cheeses and even fruits. They can be smothered in onions, sauces, sour cream and jams. Learn to make a versatile pierogi dough from scratch and fill it with sweet and savory recipes.
Please note: The recipes in this class may include dairy products (e.g., milk, cream, butter and/or cheese). We will use the stove, a sharp knife and measuring tools.
Students must wear closed-toe shoes and a hat. Please bring a sharp kitchen knife, an apron, hair tie or other item to pull up long hair, a hand towel and container to bring food home, and a writing utensil.
Instructor: Chef Emily Petersen, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $79 (Course price includes a $15 materials fee.)
CRN: 10115
Salads & Dressings Creations
Oct. 6
Sunday | 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
SUNY Adirondack Culinary Arts Center, Seasoned Restaurant, 14 Hudson Ave., Glens Falls
Salads are a fantastic way to get more veggies in our diets. In this class, learn how to dress up your salads with flavorful, customized dressings you can make at home using ingredients commonly found in pantries! We will cover how to get the best results from your recipes, whether the dressings involved are dairy-based or vinaigrettes.
Please note: The recipes in this class may include dairy products (e.g., milk, cream, butter and/or cheese). We will use the stove, a sharp knife and measuring tools. Students must wear closed-toe shoes and a hat. Please bring a sharp kitchen knife, an apron, hair tie or other item to pull up long hair, a hand towel and container to bring food home, and a writing utensil.
Instructor: Chef Emily Petersen, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $69 (Course price includes a $15 materials fee.)
CRN: 10116
Grilling 101 (currently full; waitlisted)
Sept. 29
Sunday | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SUNY Adirondack Culinary Arts Center, Seasoned Restaurant, 14 Hudson Ave., Glens Falls
Grilling meat and vegetables can be tricky, but understanding a few key concepts, tools and techniques can set you up for success on just about any grill. In this class, learn about heat control and timing, and grilling veggies and lesser-known cuts of meat that are great for grilling and save you money.
Please note: The recipes in this class may include dairy products. We will use the stove, a sharp knife and measuring tools. Students must wear closed-toe shoes and a hat. Please bring a sharp kitchen knife, an apron, hair tie or other item to pull up long hair, a hand towel and container to bring food home, and a writing utensil.
Instructor: Chef Emily Petersen, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $79 (Course price includes a $20 materials fee.)
CRN: 10117
Charcuterie Boards: Create, Build, Pair & Share
Oct. 27
Sunday | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SUNY Adirondack Culinary Arts Center, Seasoned Restaurant, 14 Hudson Ave., Glens Falls
Charcuterie boards have gone viral in restaurants and homes alike. In this class we will cover what charcuterie really is, how to pair items, build boards and create additions to a board, and then taste our products together at the end of class.
Please note: The recipes in this class may include dairy products. We will use the stove, a sharp knife and measuring tools. Students must wear closed-toe shoes and a hat. Please bring a sharp kitchen knife, an apron, hair tie or other item to pull up long hair, a hand towel and container to bring food home, and a writing utensil.
Instructor: Chef Emily Petersen, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $79 (Course price includes a $20 materials fee.)
CRN: 10118
Beginner Cookie Decorating
- Fall Creations — Thursday, Sept. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus (CRN: 10041), and/or
- Halloween Creations — Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga (CRN: 10042) and/or
- Christmas Creations — Thursday, Nov. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus (CRN: 10043)
Learn how to use royal icing to decorate cookies. We will work step by step on each cookie to learn various decorating techniques used with royal icing, specifically piping/outlining, flooding and wet-on-wet techniques. There are five cookie designs planned and we will keep things rolling to get them all completed by the end of class. You will take them home with you in a bakery box, along with a royal icing recipe, a sugar cookie recipe (not Buttercup Cookie’s signature recipe, but a foundation of it), a decorating tool, a cookie cutter and a packet of seasonal sprinkles and/or cookie decorations. All supplies will be provided.
Please note: These courses are open to students ages 10 and older; students younger than 17 are welcome with a parent or guardian.
Instructor: Cindy Burek, Buttercup Cookie
Price: $69 per class session (Price is $138 for two sessions and $207 for all three; course price includes a $54 materials fee per class.)
Beginner Plus Cookie Decorating: Christmas Creations NEW!
Dec. 3
Tuesday | 6 to 8 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
If you already took our Beginner Cookie Decorating class and want to learn more detailed cookie designs, this course brings those skills up a notch. Work step by step on each cookie to learn various decorating techniques used with royal icing. Cindy Burek of Buttercup Cookie will teach the same piping/outlining, flooding and wet-on-wet techniques covered in the beginner class, as well as other techniques, tools and supplies to enhance your cookies even more. You will complete four to five cookie designs, and take them home in a bakery box along with a decorating tool, a cookie cutter and a packet of seasonal sprinkles and/or cookie decorations. All supplies will be provided. Before class, you’ll be emailed a link to Cindy’s informational blog loaded with details about the basics of baking cookies, tips and tricks of the trade, and links to other online tutorials.
Please note: This course is open to students ages 10 and older; students younger than 17 are welcome with a parent or guardian.
Instructor: Cindy Burek, Buttercup Cookie
Price: $79 (Course price includes a $64 materials fee.)
CRN: 10114
Hearty Soups for Fall (currently full; waitlisted)
Nov. 10
Sunday | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SUNY Adirondack Culinary Arts Center, Seasoned Restaurant, 14 Hudson Ave., Glens Falls
Practice your knife skills and learn how to use thickening techniques while creating tomato bisque and corn chowder from scratch. We will make soup in class to share and bring home.
Please note: The recipes in this class may include dairy products (e.g., milk, cream, butter and/or cheese). We will use the stove, a sharp knife and measuring tools. Students must wear closed-toe shoes and a hat. Please bring a sharp kitchen knife, an apron, hair tie or other item to pull up long hair, a hand towel and container to bring food home, and a writing utensil.
Instructor: Chef Emily Petersen, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $75 (Course price includes a $15 materials fee.)
CRN: 10119
Intro to French Macarons NEW! (currently full; waitlisted)
Nov. 9
Saturday | 1 to 4 p.m.
SUNY Adirondack Culinary Arts Center, Seasoned Restaurant, 14 Hudson Ave., Glens Falls
Learn the art and science behind macarons, including some tips and tricks to make a successful product. You will learn how to make the cookie shells in different flavors and different fillings. Take home all the macarons you make!
Please note: Students should bring a writing utensil and a container to bring food home.
Instructor: Chef Dynia Mariano, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $75 (Course price includes a $30 materials fee.)
CRN: 10123
Let’s Decorate Biscotti NEW!
Oct. 9
Wednesday | 6 to 8 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
Spend time in this hands-on class mindfully decorating delicious and beautiful biscotti! Learn techniques including piping, dipping, drizzling in chocolate and flavored icing, and decorating with sprinkles and nuts. Biscotti make great favors for weddings, bridal or baby showers or any special occasion. They are easy to ship and excellent served with coffee, tea or wine. Students will take home their decorated biscotti cookies along with a recipe and instructions on how to make their own. No experience is necessary, and all materials will be provided. This class is suitable for all skill levels.
Please note: This is a cookie-decorating class only; there is no baking involved. This course is open to students ages 12 and older; students younger than 17 are welcome with a parent or guardian.
Instructor: Eileen Caliva, owner and founder of
Caliva Cookie Co.
Price: $59 (Course price includes a $45 materials fee.)
CRN: 10113
Hands-On Hot Cocoa Bombs NEW!
Dec. 7
Saturday | 1 to 4 p.m.
SUNY Adirondack Culinary Arts Center, Seasoned Restaurant, 14 Hudson Ave., Glens Falls
Learn to mold, fill and decorate hot cocoa bombs and make homemade marshmallows to include inside them. We will end with packaging fit for the holiday season. Students will take home molds so they can continue creating these delicious treats during holiday festivities. Hot cocoa bombs make great holiday gifts.
Please note: Students should bring a writing utensil and a container to bring food home.
Instructor: Chef Dynia Mariano, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $85 (Course price includes a $40 materials fee.)
CRN: 10125
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Please note: The information provided in health and wellness courses is not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment by a doctor or health care provider. Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees, and no refunds for materials fees will be issued after that time.
Fall Rejuvenation NEW!
Oct. 10
Thursday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Vata, the dosha of energy and movement made of space and air, has a direct effect on the body and mind during the windy autumn season. As we transition from summer to fall we tend to feel symptoms of dryness, sleeplessness, nervousness, anxiety and more. Ayurveda, the 5,000-year-old science based on nature, offers practices regarding lifestyle and nutrition that enable you to avoid these symptoms and feelings of imbalance. Come hear how simple changes will support you through the blustery and wintery months ahead.
Instructor: Linda Tipke, Adirondack Ayurveda
Price: $19
CRN: 10126
Brain Longevity Training
Oct. 17
Thursday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Queensbury campus
According to Ayurveda, there are three equally important aspects to brain longevity: learning and comprehension, processing and retaining knowledge, and memory (or recall). All must be at their peaks for best mental performance. In this session, discuss research done throughout the past 20 years by The Alzheimer’s Research & Prevention Foundation. This course delves into the pillars of Alzheimer’s prevention, along with topics of memory decline, medications, sleep, lifestyle and dietary needs, and offers science-based suggestions for brain health.
Instructor: Linda Tipke, Adirondack Ayurveda
Price: $19
CRN: 10045
Reiki & Meditation: The Art of Self-Healing NEW! (currently full; waitlisted)
Oct. 17 to Nov. 7
Thursdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Join Reiki Master Teacher Karie Provanchie of MonkeyBee Reiki in exploring the art of self-healing through various energetic practices such as sound, nature and meditation. Learn how to engage reiki — or universal energy — and guide your mind and body into a state of relaxation. This practice allows you to reduce stress and anxiety, process emotions and improve your natural ability to heal yourself.
Topics include energy clearing, grounding, chakra system, meditation, breath work, use of sound, meditation, and Usui reiki. Students will take home tools to support their practice and will receive their Reiki Level I certification. This course is beginner friendly and open to adults seeking to expand their healing practices through the use of sound, meditation and reiki. No experience is necessary.
Please note: Students should bring a yoga mat.
Instructor: Karie Provanchie, MonkeyBee Reiki
Price: $69 (Course price includes a $25 materials fee.)
CRN: 10127
HOBBIES & SPECIAL INTERESTS
Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees, and no refunds for materials fees will be issued after that time.
Create a Website for Fun, Profit & Business
Nov. 12
Tuesday | 6 to 9 p.m. | Live synchronous
Discover the best copy-and-paste, drag-and-drop website builders to create an appealing, modern and dynamic small-business website. Included is a complete comparison review of the top website and e-commerce store builders. Determine proper planning and layout with an attention-grabbing initial focal point. Learn about Search Engine Optimization (SEO), social media marketing, tips and traps, and dos and don’ts of website design. Discover the No. 1 secret to a successful website.
Instructor: Kevin Boyd, award-winning instructor and published author from Seattle
Price: $49
CRN: 10047
Don’t Throw It Away; Sell It Online!
Nov. 14
Thursday | 6 to 9 p.m. | Live synchronous
Get rid of your stuff and get paid! There are several apps and platforms that provide excellent ways to generate revenue by selling unwanted used items or by creating a new e-commerce business. This class presents the most popular yet easy-to-use apps for each of the top categories including furniture, electronics, clothing, books, art and more. Learn which used items sell best and what can’t be sold. Explore photography tips, pros and cons, dos and don’ts, tips and strategies, costs and how you get paid, so you can determine which apps are the best match for the items you want to sell.
Instructor: Kevin Boyd, award-winning instructor and published author from Seattle
Price: $49
CRN: 10048
So, You’re Ready to Downsize
Oct. 23
Wednesday | 6:30 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
According to AARP, an American turns 50 years old every eight seconds — more than 10,000 people every day. During this time, many people begin to think about downsizing, either by choice or because of health-related issues. This class will give an overview of how to break this task into manageable pieces. Topics will include sorting your possessions, how to downsize, how to get rid of no-longer-needed items, space planning for a new residence, questions to ask before you hire a mover, home staging and when a Senior Move Manager staff member is right for you.
Instructor: Neil Bindelglass, Saratoga Senior Move Managers
Price: $19
CRN: 10049
How to Sell Your Stuff
Oct. 30
Wednesday | 6:30 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
Millions of Americans are downsizing and moving to smaller homes. Many older Americans have been in their homes for decades. This course discusses how to dispose of items you don’t need or want, and won’t take with you when you move. Topics include how to assess the value of items you own, Craigslist, eBay, Facebook Marketplace, estate sales, giving things away, donating goods and tax benefits involved.
Instructor: Neil Bindelglass, Saratoga Senior Move Managers
Price: $19
CRN: 10050
Mah Jongg 101
Oct. 17 to Nov. 21 (No class Nov. 14)
Thursdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
Mah Jongg is played with a group of four people using 152 beautifully colored tiles. This is not the same game played on the computer. Come by yourself or bring some friends. Beginners and brush-ups are especially
welcome!
Please note: A current National Mah Jongg League card (about $15) and an instructional book (about $17) are required for each participant. Both items may be purchased from the instructor on the first evening of class.
Instructor: Barbara Bade
Price: $59
CRN: 10051
Is That a Star or a Planet?
Oct. 25
Friday | 7 to 9 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Do you know the difference between a star and a planet? Join amateur astrophotographer Jeff Curren and learn about what you see when you look at the night sky. Jeff will give a short introduction to types of telescopes and accessories, and then you’ll experience hands-on
viewing of night-sky objects. Students are welcome to bring their own telescopes, binoculars and chairs, and should dress appropriately for the weather.
Please note: A clear night sky is required for this course. Depending on weather conditions, the class may be rescheduled to Friday, Nov. 1.
Instructor: Jeff Curren
Price: $12
CRN: 10054
How Much Are Your Coins Worth?
Nov. 6 and 13
Wednesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
Know the value of your coins and learn how to determine a coin’s grade or rating, how to evaluate good and questionable advertising when considering a purchase, and how to know when a coin or currency is fake.
Instructor: Anthony J. Swiatek, president of Minerva
C&J Ltd.
Price: $15
CRN: 10053
Understanding the Primary Functions of the Digital SLR or Mirrorless Camera NEW!
Oct. 7
Monday | 6 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Gain better understanding and control of the buttons and dials on your digital SLR or mirrorless camera. Learn to set white balance, ISO, aperture and shutter speed, as well as how to read your camera’s built-in light meter. This course will help students who plan on enrolling for the Intro to Photography course.
Please note: Participants must bring their own digital SLR or mirrorless camera, notepad and pen.
Instructor: Phillip Bacon
Price: $75
CRN: 10096
Intro to Photography
Oct. 14 to Nov. 18
Mondays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Learn the basics of digital photography. This class covers topics including understanding exposure, depth of field, shutter speed and ISO/ASA, composition, manipulation and displaying images. All levels are welcome.
Please note: Participants must bring their own digital SLR or mirrorless camera to use in class.
Instructor: Phillip Bacon
Price: $125
CRN: 10052
Getting Paid to Talk: Making Money with Your Voice
Oct. 29
Tuesday | 6:30 to 8 p.m. | Live synchronous
Have you ever been told you have a great voice? This class introduces you to the growing field of voice-over in audio books, cartoons, documentaries, commercials and other formats. Today, the range of voices hired has grown dramatically from the days of announcers. Learn what the pros look for, how to prepare and where to find work in your area. We’ll discuss industry pros and cons, and play samples from working voice professionals. You’ll also have an opportunity to record a short professional script under the direction of our teacher. This class is fun, realistic and a great first step for anyone interested in the voice-over field.
Instructor: Voice Coaches
Price: $19
CRN: 10055
No Excuses! Writing & Selling Your Book
Sept. 28
Saturday | 1 to 4 p.m. | Live synchronous
Is a novel or nonfiction book burning inside you? Do you dream of being a published author? Learn the step-by-step process of transforming an idea into a published book from a publishing pro who has helped dozens of students become authors. Discover how to start and write your book, offer your book to agents and publishers, and guide your book to publishing success. One-on-one coaching with the instructor about your book project after the course eliminates any excuses preventing you from realizing your publishing dreams.
Instructor: Pauline Bartel, Bartel Communications Inc.
Price: $49 (Course price includes a $15 materials fee.)
CRN: 10056
Creative Writing Workshop NEW!
Sept. 19 to Nov. 7
Thursdays | 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Queensbury campus
This workshop is for writers who have tested the waters a bit, but want to dive deeper into finishing a memoir or collection of poetry or short stories. Classes will consist primarily of in-class writing exercises with one-on-one teacher assistance and supportive peer group review, as well as timeline and goal setting, accompanied by progress accountability.
Please note: Students must bring a pen and paper for writing, or a laptop if they prefer.
Instructor: Nanci Vineyard
Price: $85
CRN: 10097
The Ultimate Book Club NEW!
Oct. 10 to 31
Thursdays | 12:30 to 2 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Calling all book lovers for a fun-filled literary sharing experience! This program presents a variety of books and genres, including literary fiction, biography, historical fiction, sci-fi, the newest designated genre cli-fi (climate fiction) — and, of course, classics. Discover some new favorite authors and books to recommend to your regular monthly book clubs or enjoy on your own, and share your favorites with fellow bibliophiles.
Instructor: Nanci Vineyard
Price: $45
CRN: 10098
Learn to Dress for Your Body Type NEW! (currently full; waitlisted)
Oct. 17
Thursday | 6 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
Learn to dress for your body type — how to enhance your assets and camouflage your figure challenges. Find your preferences and discover fashion ideas that will make you look more attractive and feel excited once again.
Jill Valerie Boyd, owner and chief stylist at Ageless Iconic Style, is renowned for creativity, originality, sophistication and elegance with which she dresses her clients. Jill’s core skill is helping men and women look and feel absolutely radiant in all stages of life.
Instructor: Jill Valerie Boyd, owner and chief stylist, Ageless Iconic Style
Price: $19
CRN: 10101
Your Custom Colors NEW! (currently full; waitlisted)
Oct. 10
Thursday | 6 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
Want to instantly improve how you look and feel? Find and use colors that reflect your beauty and transform your personal style, enhance your unique beauty and elevate your energy. All color systems are based on the combination of body colors (i.e., hair, eyes, natural blush and skin tone). Regrouping and feeling better about yourself will give you a new perspective. In this class, you will learn your best colors, how to transition to gray hair and still look vibrant, and 2024 colors for your accessories.
Jill Valerie Boyd, owner and chief stylist at Ageless Iconic Style, is renowned for the creativity, originality, sophistication and elegance with which she dresses her clients. Jill’s core skill is helping both men and women to look and feel absolutely radiant in all stages of life.
Instructor: Jill Valerie Boyd, owner and chief stylist, Ageless Iconic Style
Price: $19
CRN: 10100
Improv Comedy Class NEW!
Oct. 10 to Nov. 14
Thursdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Discover the art of improvisational comedy in this beginner-friendly course. Learn essential techniques such as “yes, and …,” active listening and character creation through fun exercises and games. Led by an experienced instructor, this class offers a supportive environment to boost your confidence and unleash your comedic talent. No experience is required; just bring your sense of humor and a willingness to explore!
Please note: Participants must be 18 or older.
Instructor: Dale Mattison
Price: $59
CRN: 10102
Spirituality for the 21st Century — Reincarnation & Past Lives (currently full; waitlisted)
Oct. 9 to 23
Wednesdays | 1 to 3pm. | Queensbury campus
Not a religion course, Reincarnation & Past Lives explores the research of psychiatrists, psychologists, medical doctors and scientists into the realm of spirituality. We look at near-death experiences, past lives, regression hypnosis, reincarnation, quantum physics and consciousness, children’s past lives, soul mates, etc.
Explore questions including: Have you ever experienced “déjà vu” — that feeling you “know” someone you just met for the first time? Do you have unexplained pains, anxieties or phobias that do not respond to conventional treatments? Could you have lived before … and could your past life (or lives) be influencing your present life? Does “consciousness” pervade the universe? Are we all truly interconnected? Is there any reason to believe in “divinity”? Discover how children ages 2 through 6 provide some of the most compelling evidence for reincarnation, as well as how psychiatrists and psychologists can often cure unexplained fears and phobias via past-life regression therapy. Learn how past-life regression hypnosis reveals that soul mates enjoyed a relationship in one or more of their past lives. Experience stories that may change your life! This multimedia presentation will include videos, course materials and a lively discussion.
Instructor: Louis Mondor
Price: $45
CRN: 10057
Spirituality for the 21st Century — Life Between Life
Oct. 30 to Nov. 13
Wednesdays | 1 to 3 p.m. | Queensbury campus
This course builds upon the Spirituality for the 21st Century — Reincarnation & Past Lives class. Not a religion course, Life Between Life continues to explore the research of psychiatrists, psychologists and medical doctors into the realm of spirituality with a special focus on the afterlife. We look at questions such as: What does it feel like to die? What do we see and feel right after death? What is the spirit world really like? Will we see our loved ones there? Will we see our animal friends, our pets? Are we judged and, if so, by whom? Is there a hell? What do we do as souls in the “interlife”? Will we learn the purpose of life? Will we “see” our creator? Do we plan our next lives — the time, place and reason for our return? All these questions and others will be explored in this intensive presentation based on actual case histories of past-life regression subjects who recalled their “life between life.” This multimedia presentation will include videos, course materials and a lively discussion.
Instructor: Louis Mondor
Price: $45
CRN: 10058
Witches, Witchcraft & Wicca
Oct. 21 and 28
Mondays | 1 to 3 p.m. | Queensbury campus
This course offers an examination of witches and witchcraft through the centuries. We will discuss: What is your image of a witch — benevolent or malevolent? What factors led to thousands of witches being put to death during the “Burning Times” (1300-1700 CE)? Did they deserve the death penalty? Was the church or state responsible? What really triggered the Salem witch trials (1692 CE)? What is the difference between “religion” and “spirituality”? How and where did Wicca originate? Are all Wiccans witches, and are all witches Wiccans? Are Wiccans “Satanists,” and what do they really believe? What is magick, a magick circle and the “Book of Shadows”? Do Wiccans celebrate holidays? Is Wicca a resurgent form of traditional mysticism? etc. This course includes handouts and a lively discussion.
Instructor: Louis Mondor
Price: $29
CRN: 10059
How to Create a Color Palette for Your Sleep-Inducing Bedroom NEW!
Oct. 2
Wednesday | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
In this interior design workshop, learn what color psychology is and how colors impact human emotions and behaviors. Explore the best colors for creating a sleep-inducing bedroom and identify colors to avoid if you want to cultivate a serene environment conducive to sleep. In addition, experiment with fabric, wallpaper and paint samples to design your bedroom’s color palette. Create a color palette by attaching samples to a board, then bring it home so you can use your ideas to design your sleep-inducing bedroom. We do not focus on the latest trends in colors in this workshop, but rather on making conscious and intentional choices when selecting colors for your bedroom.
Instructor: Mehnaz Khan, Color Conscious Living LLC
Price: $49 (Course price includes a $20 materials fee.)
CRN: 10104
UFOs Here & Now NEW!
Oct. 22 and 29
Tuesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Dive in to the fascinating subject of UFOs! We will discuss legislation in the U.S. Congress related to UFO records disclosure and explore major UFO events since WWII, including Roswell, MJ-12, the Hudson Valley Wave of 1983-1986 and emergence of the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena (NICAP). Listen to interviews, including one with Bob Lazar, who claims to have worked on back-engineering a UFO propulsion unit from recovered alien craft. Discuss UFO interest in nuclear sites and a related press conference, as well as Area 51 and much more.
Instructor: Jay Shartsis
Price: $25
CRN: 10106
Decorating Like A Decorator: Five Decorating Ideas to Add Color to Any Room NEW!
Oct. 9
Wednesday | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
Learn the five decorating ideas professionals use to add color to any room, other than painting the walls. Color is the most significant element in any room, evoking emotions and impacting mood and feelings, and it is a great way to add personality and depth to a room. However, when adding color to a room, most people simply paint a wall or add colorful pillows to their sofa. In this workshop, explore five interesting other ways decorators add color to a space and transform the look and feel of a room. These will be simple tricks you can implement in your own home to elevate your spaces and infuse them with your personality, ensuring they don’t look like everyone else’s. Bring your decorating dilemmas or struggles with building your color palette.
Instructor: Mehnaz Khan, Color Conscious Living LLC
Price: $29
CRN: 10105
HOME & GARDEN
Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees, and no refunds for materials fees will be issued after that time.
Introduction to Growing Apples
Nov. 2
Saturday | 10 a.m. to noon | Queensbury campus
Learn about the amazing apple tree and how you can start your home orchard or improve existing trees. We will discuss apple varieties, basic tree biology, orchard maintenance, pest management, tree selection and grafting. In our college orchard, we will also demonstrate basic pruning and management for maintaining healthy trees.
Please note: Participants should dress appropriately for the weather.
Instructor: Timothy Scherbatskoy, Ph.D.
Price: $19
CRN: 10060
Perennial Food Crops & Forest Gardening NEW!
Oct. 12
Saturday | 10 a.m. to noon | Queensbury campus
Explore the fundamentals of perennial food crops and their role in sustainable forest gardening. This two-hour course will cover the selection and cultivation of perennial vegetables, fruits and nuts, emphasizing low-maintenance and ecologically resilient plants. Participants will learn practical techniques for designing and maintaining productive forest gardens, enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem health. Ideal for gardeners, landscapers and anyone interested in sustainable agriculture, this course offers hands-on insights and expert guidance to help you create your own perennial food oasis.
Instructor: Michael Cahill
Price: $25 (Course price includes a $5 materials fee.)
CRN: 10107
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Community members may participate in international education offerings on a space-available basis through the Office of Continuing Education. In Spring 2025, SUNY Adirondack is offering an INT 204 course that includes a trip to Barcelona, Spain. The travel experience portion of the course allows students to safely engage in the cultures of other nations. The price for community members to participate in the travel portion includes a tuition fee, plus travel fees.
Exploring Barcelona: Culture & Art in an International Context
March 7 to 15, 2024
Students will develop their intercultural competence by exploring the richness of Spanish culture through visits to city landmarks, museums and historical sites. Itinerary includes sites such as Montserrat, a Benedictine monk retreat; La Sagrada Familia cathedral; Gaudi’s mosaics at Parc Guell; Picasso Museum; Camp Nou soccer stadium; food culture at the Boqueria Market and participation in food preparatory and flamenco dance classes.
Please note: A $1,500 deposit is due by Nov. 26, 2024, and full payment is due by Jan. 13, 2025. In addition, ADA accessibility legislation only applies to the U.S. On this trip, participants must be able to comfortably walk on cobblestone streets and manage stairs, as well as carry their own bags.
For more information about this trip, please contact Adriana Umaña, assistant professor of Spanish, at umanaa@sunyacc.edu or Rebecca Pelchar, assistant professor of art history, at pelcharr@sunyacc.edu.
Price: $300 for tuition, plus $3,727 for travel fees
(Travel fees include travel insurance, state-sponsored health insurance during travel, tips, airfare, hotels, daily breakfast, some additional meals, entrance fee to museums, and transportation to and from the airport.)
CRN: 20011
LANGUAGE
Conversational French (currently full; waitlisted)
Sept. 24 to Oct. 29
Tuesdays | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
Parlez-vous français? Would you like to learn to speak French? Are you planning a trip to a French-speaking country? Maybe you’d like to refresh your French knowledge from years ago. This class is an introduction to basic French conversation for beginners with little or no knowledge of French. Participants will learn and practice everyday expressions and conversation skills in practical situations. Some aspects of French culture and history will be included. Topics may include greetings, directions, food, travel and shopping, as well as interests of the participants. Allons-y!
The instructor, Susan Frost, is a retired French teacher who spent 40 years teaching in New York state public schools. She has traveled extensively to francophone countries including France, Canada, Belgium, Switzerland and Senegal.
Instructor: Susan Frost
Price: $69
CRN: 10061
German: Beginning to Intermediate
Oct. 8 to Nov. 26
Tuesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
This course emphasizes everyday spoken German and German culture. Learn to pronounce and read German words and texts. Participants will also study some grammatical rules. New skills will be applied in conversations as they would occur in normal activities. Accommodations will be made for beginning- and intermediate-level students.
Please note: Students should bring a notebook and writing implement.
Instructor: Regina Hartmann-Hurwitz
Price: $79
CRN: 10062
Beginning ESL NEW!
Oct. 16 to Dec. 11 (No class Nov. 27)
Wednesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
This eight-session course is intended for those with little to no knowledge of the English language who would like to communicate more effectively in everyday situations in the United States.
Students will learn and practice common expressions and conversation skills in practical situations. Aspects of American culture and history will be included as applicable. Topics will include greetings, basic vocabulary (e.g., numbers, weather expressions and colors) and vocabulary used in situations new Americans often need to navigate (shopping, going to a doctor’s office, etc.). Some instruction will also be geared toward the particular needs and interests of students.
The instructor, Lisa Akker, is a New York state certified ESL instructor with more than 30 years of experience teaching at high school and college levels.
Please note: Limited tuition assistance may be available. Contact SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education for more information.
Instructor: Lisa Akker
Price: $99
CRN: 10109
Beginning Russian
Oct. 8 to Nov. 19
Tuesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
This course is for those with little or no knowledge of the Russian language, as well as for those who have taken this class before and wish to expand upon what they have already learned.
Beginning Russian will focus on everyday expressions and conversation in Russian, as well as interesting aspects of Russian culture and history. Keep your mind sharp and expand your knowledge of a foreign country with an extremely interesting yet complex past and present.
Instructor: Lisa Akker
Price: $79
CRN: 10064
Spanish for Beginners I (currently full; waitlisted)
Oct. 1 to Nov. 5
Tuesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
This class is an introduction to Spanish language intended for people with little or no knowledge of the language, or who took Spanish many years ago. In this course, students will learn basic grammar, pronunciation, greetings and useful expressions for practical situations.
Please note: Before class, students must purchase “Easy Spanish Step-by-Step: Master High-Frequency Grammar for Spanish Proficiency — Fast!” by Barbara Bregstein (1st Edition; ISBN 978-0-07-146338-6). This book is available at online at Northshire Bookstore, bookshop.org, amazon.com or at Barnes & Noble in Saratoga Springs.
Instructor: Lorena Díaz Puratić
Price: $65
CRN: 10076
Spanish for Beginners III NEW!
Oct. 3 to Nov. 7
Thursdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
This communication-centered course takes the beginner further. Students will learn vocabulary, communication skills and Hispanic culture through a wide variety of activities and resources.
Prerequisite: Students must have already completed Spanish for Beginners I and Spanish for Beginners II or similar-level coursework.
Please note: Before class, students must purchase “Easy Spanish Step-by-Step: Master High-Frequency Grammar for Spanish Proficiency — Fast!” by Barbara Bregstein (1st Edition; ISBN 978-0-07-146338-6). This book is available at online at Northshire Bookstore, bookshop.org, amazon.com or at Barnes & Noble in Saratoga Springs.
Instructor: Lorena Díaz Puratić
Price: $65
CRN: 10108
Volunteer Literacy Tutor Training
Wednesdays, Oct. 9 to 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus (CRN: 10065)
or
Tuesdays, Nov. 5 to 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. | Live synchronous (CRN: 10066)
In this course, individuals will receive complete training by Tri-County Literacy Center staff to begin tutoring an adult student in basic literacy, the English language or both. Why not give back by teaching reading and English to adults in the community who need help? The need for literacy tutors in the region is significant.
Instructor: Tri-County Literacy Center, Inc.
Price: $15
Conversational American Sign Language (ASL) Level 1
Sept. 30 to Oct. 28
Mondays | 6 to 7 p.m. | Live synchronous
Learn essential ASL vocabulary and dig deeply into proper ASL grammar and the vibrancy of the Deaf community. Use ASL to ask and answer questions about your likes, dislikes and feelings, introduce yourself and your background, describe your family by name and age, and engage in basic introductory conversations. Lessons in this course will build on each other in a way that allows students to see immediate progress.
This course is designed for beginners or those seeking to improve their technique or ASL grammar and broaden their vocabulary. Knowledge of ASL may be helpful for those in health-related or educational fields, and may assist with communicating with individuals with autism, speech delays or other intellectual disabilities. You’ll learn from handouts, PowerPoints, group work, deaf individuals in the community and interactive activities.
The instructor is a licensed sign language interpreter, past resident choreographer at Sign Design Theatre Company and vocal interpreter for New York Deaf Theatre. He has taught many language and Deaf culture classes across the states.
Instructor: Aaron Coulson, ACEntertainment
Price: $59
CRN: 10067
Conversational American Sign Language (ASL) Level 2
Nov. 4 to Dec. 2
Mondays | 6 to 7 p.m. | Live synchronous
Learn essential ASL vocabulary and dig deeper into proper ASL grammar and the vibrancy of the Deaf community. This class dives further into shape, placement and movement of the hands, as well as facial expressions and body movements, all of which play important parts in conveying information. Lessons in this course will build on each other in a way that allows students to see immediate progress.
This course is designed for students with basic ASL knowledge or those seeking to improve on their technique and ASL grammar and broaden their vocabulary. It is especially helpful for those in health-related or educational fields, and will assist in communicating with the deaf, as well as those with autism, speech delays or other mental disabilities. You’ll learn from handouts, PowerPoints, group work, deaf individuals in the community and interactive activities.
Instructor: Aaron Coulson, ACEntertainment
Price: $59
CRN: 10069
Conversational American Sign Language (ASL) Level 4
Sept. 30 to Oct. 28
Mondays | 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. | Live synchronous
With a special focus on interpreting in educational settings, this class expands the knowledge of mapping as well as shape, placement and movement of the hands, facial expressions and body movements, all of which play important parts in conveying information. Students will continue to broaden their vocabulary and improve their grammar all while engaging in a deeper study into the vibrancy of the Deaf community. Lessons in this course will build on each other in a way that allows students to see immediate progress.
American Sign Language is especially helpful for those in health-related or educational fields, and will assist in communicating with the deaf, as well as those with autism, speech delays or other communication impairments. You’ll learn from handouts, PowerPoints, group work, deaf individuals in the community and interactive activities.
Instructor: Aaron Coulson, ACEntertainment
Price: $59
Price: 10068
Conversational American Sign Language (ASL) Level 5
Nov. 4 to Dec. 2
Mondays | 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. | Live synchronous
This course will continue to build on the lessons learned in Conversational American Sign Language (ASL) Level 4. With a special focus on interpreting in the medical field, this class expands the knowledge of mapping as well as shape, placement and movement of the hands, facial expressions and body movements, all of which play important parts in conveying information. Students will continue to broaden their vocabulary and improve their grammar all while engaging in a deeper study into the vibrancy of the Deaf community. Lessons in this course will build on each other in a way that allows students to see immediate progress.
Instructor: Aaron Coulson, ACEntertainment
Price: $59
Price: 10070
MUSIC
SUNY Adirondack Chorale
Sept. 9 to Dec. 9
Mondays | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Queensbury campus
The chorale is intended for individuals who enjoy group singing and involves weekly group rehearsals. No previous experience is necessary, and no audition is required. Public concert(s) will be included in the program.
Instructor: Miriam Enman, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $19
CRN: 10071
Topics in Music Theory: Harmonization NEW!
Oct. 4 to Nov. 1
Fridays | 10 a.m. to noon | Queensbury campus
This course will cover harmonizing melodies and review key signatures, triads and seventh chords. There will be an ear-training component that will help musicians connect their listening skills with each music theory concept. The study of music theory provides a foundation for understanding concepts upon which music is built. Join us for this interactive and practical course that opens the world of music theory for beginners and offers a refresher for more experienced musicians or anyone with a desire to learn more about music.
Instructor: Miriam Enman, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $79
CRN: 10072
Beginning Guitar
Oct. 9 to Nov. 6
Wednesdays | 6 to 7 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Learn the fundamentals of guitar to allow you to play your favorite songs. These basic lessons include notes, chords, rhythms, tempos, strumming patterns, riffs and more. Technique will be discussed. The instructor is a special adjunct faculty member in the Music Department at SUNY Adirondack and has played professionally in rock bands for 30 years.
Please note: Students must provide their own instruments. This course is intended for students with little or no background in guitar performance.
Instructor: Micah Scoville, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $49
CRN: 10075
Exploring the Piano (currently full; waitlisted)
Oct. 4 to Nov. 1
Fridays | 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Have you always wanted to learn piano, or would you like a refresher course to brush up skills? This is a fun and relaxing group piano class designed for all skill levels. This is a great complementary course to the Topics in Music Theory class.
Instructor: Miriam Enman, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $95
CRN: 10073
Choral Music Workshop NEW!
Sept. 12 and 19
Thursdays | 6:30 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Choral singing is one of the most beautiful expressions of music. Choral music has rapidly become an art form of its own, showcasing the composition and arranging skills of some of the most brilliant and creative minds throughout history. This course will cover the basics of choral singing including voicing, vocal ranges, basic vocal technique, score reading and the history and variety of choral genres. Whether new to or experienced in choral music, all singers will enjoy the resources offered in this workshop. This is a perfect companion course to SUNY Adirondack Chorale.
Instructor: Miriam Enman, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $39
CRN: 10110
Intro to Drums & Drumming
Oct. 15 to Nov. 19 (No class Nov. 5)
Tuesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
Join international drummer, four-time Grammy/recording academy commendation recipient and LIDC drummer of the year Larry Levine on a rhythmic journey of learning to play drums. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about equipment, musical styles and technique behind this art form. Drums and literature will be provided. All levels, including repeat students, are welcome.
Instructor: Larry Levine, Larry Levine Drum Studio
Price: $89
CRN: 10074
NEVER STOP LEARNING
Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees, and no refunds for materials fees will be issued after that time.
Dr. Norman A. Enhorning Lecture & Lunch Series
Oct. 8 and 15
Tuesdays | 11 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Check-in at 10:30 a.m.; lunch from 12:15 to 1 p.m.
SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education is pleased to present the Dr. Norman A. Enhorning Lecture & Lunch Series. The lectures will be presented in Northwest Bay Conference Center in Adirondack Hall by a combination of SUNY Adirondack distinguished faculty members and local experts. Each hourlong lecture is followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer period. Lunch is included each day, giving attendees an opportunity to get to know each other and discuss the lectures and subject matter presented.
Tuesday, Oct. 8
- 11 a.m. — “Southern Gothic Literature” by Nanci Vineyard, journalist, author, teacher
- 1 p.m. — “Constructing Disability after the Great War: Blind Veterans in the Progressive Era” by Evan Sullivan, Ph.D., assistant professor of History, SUNY Adirondack
Tuesday, Oct. 15
- 11 a.m. — “The Pathway to Religious Freedom” by Donald Shuler, retired minister and professor of Religion
- 1 p.m. — “The Gangsters of Saratoga” by Greg Veitch, retired Chief of Police for Saratoga Springs, author and adjunct Social Science Division, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $89 (Course price includes a $50 materials fee.)
CRN: 10077
TOURS & TRIPS
Please note: Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather when attending any tour, as some may be outside. Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees, and no refunds for materials fees will be issued after that time.
Where They Rest & How They Lived: Greenridge Cemetery Tour
Sept. 20
Friday | 1 to 3 p.m.
Greenridge Cemetery, Saratoga Springs
One thing many Saratoga families — rich or notorious, murdered or pious — have in common is a final resting place. Join local author and Victorian historian Hollis Palmer for a tour of Greenridge Cemetery. Learn about the families buried at the top of the hills at this historic site. The tour includes pictures of the houses these families built along with their stories. Please note this is not a ghost tour.
Please note: Participants should dress for the weather and wear proper footwear for this outdoor tour.
Instructor: Hollis Palmer, Derby Tours
Price: $25 (Course price includes a $15 materials fee.)
CRN: 10078
Recreational, Economic & Environmental Impact of the Feeder Canal NEW!
Oct. 2
Wednesday | 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Tour meets by the silos at 72 Maple Street, Hudson Falls
Join us and learn about past and present environmental and economic impact of the historic Feeder Canal as well as a range of fun recreational options. Feeder Canal Executive Director Pattie Simone will also share exciting updates about planned new amenity and improvement projects along the 9-mile linear park that spans Warren and Washington counties.
Please note: Wear appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes. We will meet at the Historic Coal Silos at 72 Maple St., Hudson Falls for a presentation in the Howard Raymond Field School, then walk the Towpath Trail to the Five Combines in Hudson Falls.
Instructor: Pattie Simone, executive director, Feeder Canal Alliance
Price: $19
CRN: 10112
Haunted Tour & Chocolate Making
Oct. 5
Saturday | Barkeater Chocolates Factory, North Creek
10 a.m. to noon (CRN: 10080) (currently full; waitlisted)
or
1 to 3 p.m. (CRN: 10137) (currently full; waitlisted)
This two-hour session focuses on the haunted history of the Barkeater Chocolates factory and finishes off with a sweet hands-on experience. While we cover real-life unexplained events and sometimes mysterious historical facts, this session is rated PG. Mature children are welcome to join the group, per their guardians’ discretion. You will hear firsthand accounts of some creepy happenings combined with the sometimes mysterious, sometimes tragic history of the old building and grounds. After we cover the paranormal, we’ll do a chocolate demo in which you’ll be able to make your own chocolate ghost to enjoy on the spot or take home.
Please note: If you have any food allergies, please notify Continuing Education when registering for this course.
Instructor: Deb Morris, Barkeater Chocolates
Price: $45 (Course price includes a $30 materials fee.)
Walking Tour of Hudson Falls
Oct. 9
Wednesday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Juckett Park, Hudson Falls
The center of the village features the Civil War Soldiers Monument and Juckett Park. This green space is nearly as old as our country. Join R. Paul McCarty to learn about the people and buildings that surround the park and the history of old Sandy Hill. You will also learn recently acquired historical information on these structures.
Please note: This tour will meet at Juckett Park near the tall soldiers monument.
Instructor: R. Paul McCarty, The Old Fort House
Museum
Price: $19
CRN: 10081
Grant Cottage Tour
Oct. 10
Thursday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Ulysses S. Grant Cottage, Wilton
Grant Cottage National Historic Landmark, state historic site and literary landmark, is the final home of Ulysses S. Grant, Civil War commanding general of the U.S. Army, 18th U.S. president and beloved American public figure. Grant moved to the cottage in 1885 at the request of his doctors to benefit from the natural beauty and so-believed healing properties of Mt. McGregor. With the love and support of his family, his publisher, Mark Twain, and the nation at large, he completed “The Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant” days before his death July 23, 1885. This two-volume work remains the longest continuously in-print publication. The work ensured his family’s financial security and gave the world one of the most critically acclaimed memoirs by a U.S. president or historic military figure. Today, the cottage remains almost the same as during the Grant family’s stay. Visitors tour the downstairs of the cottage, viewing original furnishings, decorations and personal items belonging to Grant, including floral arrangements that remain from his funeral.
Instructor: Grant Cottage staff
Price: $25 (Course price includes an $8 materials fee.)
CRN: 10082
New Skete Monasteries Tour (currently full; waitlisted)
Oct. 17
Thursday | 2 to 4 p.m. | New Skete Monasteries, Cambridge
Experience breathtaking churches, extensive gardens, a waterfall feature and the peace and solitude of New Skete! Learn about its history, art and culture. This guided tour includes a tour of the churches, with one of the brothers giving a lecture on their history and the icons depicted on the walls, a question-and-answer session and a visit to the Meditation Garden. The tour will end with a visit to the monks’ gift shop and a stop at the nuns’ monastery for an opportunity to purchase cheesecake to take home.
Instructor: Brother Gregory
Price: $25 (Course price includes a $10 materials fee.)
CRN: 10084
Ideal Dairy Farms & Argyle Cheese Farmer Dairy Processing & Store Tour
Oct. 16
Wednesday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Tour begins at Ideal Dairy Farms, Hudson Falls
Visit a commercial dairy farm milking 3,000 cows and learn what goes into producing delicious and nutritious dairy products. Ideal Dairy Farms staff will share how they care for their cows and discuss innovative technology and tools that allow the farm to remain competitive and sustainable in the dairy industry. Following the Ideal Dairy Farms tour, participants will travel a short distance to the Argyle Cheese Farmer dairy processing plant and retail store to discover how Ideal Dairy’s milk is made into cheese, yogurt and lots of other delicious products. Participants will also have the option to shop a collection of farm-fresh, delicious homemade products.
Please note: This two-hour program includes an indoor and outdoor walking tour of an operating dairy farm, so please dress appropriately. Tour begins at Ideal Dairy Farms at 239 Vaughn Road, Hudson Falls (follow the signs to the tour and parking area). After the Ideal Dairy Farms tour, drive to Argyle Cheese Farmer processing plant and retail store at 2358 Burgoyne Ave. in Hudson Falls.
Instructors: Ideal Dairy Farms and Argyle Cheese
Farmer staff
Price: $19
CRN: 10138
Tour & Lunch at Skene Manor
Oct. 11
Friday | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Skene Manor, Whitehall
Enjoy a visit to Skene Manor, Whitehall’s Castle on the Mountain, one of the few remaining castles in northeast New York. The castle was constructed of stone blocks cut right out of the mountain that frames the manor. This magnificent structure shows turn-of-the-century craftsmanship rarely duplicated today. The day will include a lunch of homemade soup, sandwiches, beverages and dessert served in the tea room. You will also have the opportunity to tour Skene Manor, where you will experience the grandeur that exemplified turn-of-the-century wealth.
Please note: You will be contacted before the tour for your sandwich order. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Skene Manor has stairs only; there is no elevator.
Instructor: Skene Manor staff
Price: $42 (Course price includes a $30 materials fee.)
CRN: 10083
Double H Ranch Tour
Oct. 23
Wednesday | 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. | Double H Ranch, Lake Luzerne
The Double H Ranch in Lake Luzerne is a demonstration of the commitment and generosity of philanthropists Charles R. Wood and actor Paul Newman. Since Double H officially opened its doors July 4, 1993, it has served more than 80,000 children dealing with life-threatening illnesses from around the world. Learn more about who Double H serves and what volunteer opportunities are available.
Please note: Please wear closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather.
Instructor: Double H Ranch staff
Price: $19
CRN: 10079
An Architectural & Musical Treasure Tour in Glens Falls
Oct. 18
Friday | 1 to 3 p.m. | First Presbyterian Church of Glens Falls
The First Presbyterian Church of Glens Falls is one of the most significant architectural buildings in the North Country and is listed in National Register of Historic Places. Designed by famed American architect Ralph Adams Cram, the 1929 neo-Gothic building displays beautiful stonework, magnificent wood carvings and colorful stained-glass windows. The church is home to two large pipe organs, one of which has more than 7,000 pipes ranging in size from that of a pencil to 32 feet long and is among the 100 largest pipe organs in the world.
Bryan Kirk, music director and organist, will take you on an informative tour of the building. You’ll also have a chance to hear this magnificent instrument, from the softest ethereals to roof-raising and floor-shaking fortissimos. See rarely observed, behind-the-scenes views of the organ chambers, pipes and air reservoirs, and learn about the extensive music program and concerts the church offers for the benefit of our community.
Instructor: Bryan Kirk, First Presbyterian Church of Glens Falls
Price: $19
CRN: 10085
Skenesborough Museum Tour NEW!
Oct. 24
Thursday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Skenesborough Museum, Whitehall
Tour the history of Skenesborough, now known as Whitehall, from the earliest explorers in 1609 through the French and Indian War, colonization and American Revolutionary War, including events that made Skenesborough the birthplace of the U.S. Navy.
Explore models of ships built in 1776 by Benedict Arnold and used at the battle of Valcour, as well as models of vessels from the War of 1812 and Champlain Canal. Indoor displays include two dioramas and historic collections of articles and artifacts from the War of 1812, Civil War and local community. See a 1901 wooden D&H Railroad caboose, a replica of an 1800s trapper’s cabin and the hulk of the first USS Ticonderoga that led the battle of Plattsburgh Bay in 1814.
Instructor: Skenesborough Museum staff
Price: $19 (Course price includes a $5 materials fee.)
CRN: 10111
A Day at Etain (currently full; waitlisted)
Oct. 25
Friday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Etain facility, Chestertown
Etain is a women-founded medical cannabis cultivation, manufacturing and dispensing company based in Chestertown. Go behind the scenes to see the craft of creating Etain products, from seed to final goods. Learn about the different departments and careers within the cannabis industry.
Please note: Students must be 18 years or older and will need a valid ID to enter the facility, as required by the state of New York.
Instructor: Etain Staff
Price: $19
CRN: 10086
Health, History, Horses: An Inside Look at the National Museum of Racing
Nov. 6
Wednesday | 1 to 3 p.m.
National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame, Saratoga Springs
For more than 70 years, the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame has preserved and promoted thoroughbred history and honored racing’s most accomplished participants. In this exclusive tour, you’ll get a firsthand look at its vast collection of artifacts, paintings and memorabilia from 400 years of horse racing in America. Take a ride on our racing simulator and feel what it takes to be a jockey. You’ll be also be able to look at archives and see how the museum preserves its collection. You’ll even get to have some firsthand experience doing registrar work in a real museum setting.
Please note: Students wishing to ride the racing simulator must sign and return a release form before the course. Riders must have long pants and closed-toed shoes to ride. Prior horseback experience is recommended, but not required. Students can enter the museum from the Ludlow Street entrance, where there is parking.
Instructor: Matt Reichel, museum educator
Price: $19 (Course price includes a $5 materials fee.)
CRN: 10087
Park Theater Tour & Lunch
Nov. 1
Friday | 10:30 a.m. to noon | The Park Theater, Glens Falls
Get an inside look into the historic Park Theater! Built in 1911, The Park Theater served as the first movie theater in Glens Falls, becoming a gathering place for residents to watch silent films and vaudeville shows. After closing in 1935, Glens Falls Post Co. (former publishers of The Post-Star), purchased the theater in 1937 and converted it into a printing plant. In 2014, local developer Elizabeth Miller, president of Miller Industrial Manufacturing, purchased the property for restoration. The Park Theater reopened in 2018 as a state-of-the-art performing and event space, with Doc’s Restaurant located downstairs. In 2022, Doc’s Restaurant closed its doors and the culinary team relocated across the street to Park & Elm.
The Park Theater now operates as a fully functioning event space perfect for weddings, conferences, concerts and more. In 2021, The Park Theater Foundation was established and presents seasonal arts programming at the theater, in addition to community and educational outreach initiatives.
Take a tour of the building with The Park Theater Foundation staff, learn about its history and enjoy lunch provided by Park Street Hospitality (sandwich/wrap with beverage, chips and dessert).
Please note: You will be contacted before the tour for your sandwich order.
Instructor: Chris Ristau, executive director, Park Theater
Price: $35 (Course price includes a $22 materials fee.)
CRN: 10088
Weather Routing Tour
Nov. 7
Thursday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Weather Routing Inc., Glens Falls
Did you know Glens Falls is home to a private meteorological firm? Join us on a tour of this world leader in marine industry since 1961. Your tour at Weather Routing Inc. will include the operations center for yachting and commercial divisions, followed by a discussion of the services provided by Weather Routing to maritime clients worldwide.
Instructor: Jeremy Davis, director of operations, Weather Routing Inc.
Price: $19
CRN: 10089
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
Instructor and Happy Brands Co. owner Stephanie Poulin is a reformed corporate and agency professional who turned a layoff into a full-fledged six-figure business. Before starting her company, she worked more than 12 years in a corporate setting at marketing agencies and a few startups running marketing departments and social media management, as well as working in a variety of roles in sales and operations. Happy Brands Co. is a fully remote social media agency in Saratoga Springs that employs six to eight contracted employees nationwide.
Poulin has worked with more than 50 companies, brands and influencers locally and nationally on social media management, content creation, short-form videography, startup launches for new businesses or products, marketing strategy, rebranding and more.
Social Media Marketing 101 Masterclass
Oct. 29
Tuesday | 7 to 8 p.m. | Live synchronous
Learn why every business and brand should invest in a social media marketing (SMM) strategy, as well as do’s and don’ts. Poulin will share her successes, failures and lessons learned along the way of building a six-figure marketing agency and how these valuable lessons can be implemented for brands, businesses and influencers.
Topics will include:
Instructor: Stephanie Poulin, CEO and Owner of Happy Brands Co.
Price: $75
CRN: 10157
Influencer Marketing
Nov. 19
Tuesday | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | Live synchronous
Learn the who, what, when and why of influencer marketing, and why every business and brand should leverage it to grow. In this course, Poulin will share her successes, strategies, how she was able to leverage her company to spin off into The HB Collective, her influencer marketing arm, and experience in managing influencers and working with countless brands to find the right talent to represent them. Poulin started by building out her six-figure social media marketing agency and is on her way to building her second six-figure business in influencer marketing in just two years.
Topics will include:
Instructor: Stephanie Poulin, CEO and Owner of Happy Brands Co.
Price: $75
CRN: 10158