Please note: Before starting any exercise program, consult your physician. 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.
Cardio & Strength Circuit
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. | Queensbury campus
(No class March 12, March 14, July 4 or July 25)
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April 2 to May 9 (CRN: 20057) — Price: $82
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May 16 to June 25 (CRN: 20058) — Price: $82
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June 27 to Aug. 13 (CRN: 70001) — Price: $82
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 (currently full; waitlisted)
March 5 to May 9 (No class April 2 or 4)
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Lake Avenue Elementary School, Saratoga Springs
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
Price: $85
CRN: 20065
Co-Ed Volleyball
Jan. 16 to May 16 (No class Feb. 20, Feb. 22, April 2 or April 4)
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. | Maple Avenue Middle School, Saratoga Springs
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Preregister for all sessions: $175 (CRN: 20002)
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Preregister for one day per week (attend once per week on Tuesday or Thursday): $89 (CRN: 20137)
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Drop-ins: $8 per session (CRN: 20005)
Join in on this bi-weekly pickup volleyball course for intermediate BB/B level players. Attendance is limited. Participants are strongly encouraged to register in advance using the applicable CRN above. Drop-ins will be permitted on a space-available basis and invoiced $8 per session they attend.
Please note: A towel, water and good sneakers/shoes are recommended. No payment will be accepted on site.
Instructor: Justin Kane
Advanced Power Volleyball
Jan. 17 to April 24 (No class Feb. 21 or April 3)
Wednesdays | 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. | Maple Avenue Middle School, Saratoga Springs
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Preregister for all sessions from Jan. 17 to March 27: $55 (CRN: 20006)
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Preregister for all sessions from April 10 to 24: $16.50 (CRN: 20214)
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Drop-ins: $8 per session (CRN: 20007)
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. This class is not for beginners.
Please note: Attendance is limited. Participants are strongly encouraged to register in advance using the applicable CRN above. Drop-ins will be permitted on a space-available basis and invoiced $8 per session they attend.
Instructor: Adam Giannini
Pickleball: Beginner/Intermediate (currently full; waitlisted)
April 20 to June 1 (No class May 25)
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: 20061
Beginner East Coast Swing
April 10 to May 15
Wednesdays | 6 to 7 p.m. | Queensbury campus
East Coast Swing is a fun, energetic, fast dance performed with triple steps and rock steps, danced to Big Band or contemporary music. This class is introductory, so no experience is needed. This dance is danced in partnership, but you may sign up with or without a partner. Anyone can learn to lead or follow.
Please note: Bring comfortable shoes that can slide on a wooden floor and a willingness to learn something new and have fun. No experience is necessary, but it is recommended you attend all (or most) classes because each week will build on moves and progress.
Instructor: Jennifer Cornell, Dance Moves with Jen
Price: $45
CRN: 20063
Zumba / Zumba Toning
March 5 to May 9 (No class April 2 or 4)
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 to burn calories to the rhythm of Latin and world-inspired music. Zumba is so fun, it doesn’t feel like exercise, and it’s for every body — all shapes, sizes and abilities. 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: 20064
Ballroom Dancing (Queensbury)
April 10 to May 15
Wednesdays | 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Ever thought of taking a dance class so you can dance at a wedding or other special event? 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: 20062
Ballroom Dancing I (Saratoga)
March 4 to April 29 (No class April 1)
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 per person
CRN: 20067
Ballroom Dancing II (Saratoga)
March 4 to April 29 (No class April 1)
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. Participants need a partner for this class.
Prerequisite: Students should have a basic knowledge or a solid foundation of beginner-level ballroom dance concepts for this intermediate-level class.
Instructor: Hershell Allen
Price: $59 per person
CRN: 20066
Restorative Yoga (currently full; waitlisted)
Feb. 13 to May 21 (No class March 12)
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 will be 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: 20059
Chair Yoga
April 11 to May 16
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 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: 20060
Hiking with Nature NEW!
May 4 to 18
Saturdays | Times & 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 has to offer.
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.
Instructor: MB (Marybeth) Mitcham, Ph.D., MPH
Price: $59
CRN: 20068
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.
Traditional Spanish/Basque Empanadas NEW! (currently full; waitlisted)
April 20
Saturday | 1 to 4 p.m.
SUNY Adirondack Culinary Arts Center, Seasoned Restaurant, 14 Hudson Ave., Glens Falls
Chef Tara Penge takes what she has learned from her family and cooking in a Spanish restaurant in Santiago, Chile, to teach students how to create delectable empanadas. These empanadas are savory pastries that combine a buttery, flaky pastry and a savory ground beef filling. This cooking class includes a demonstration by the teacher and student participation.
Instructor: Chef Tara Penge
Price: $29 (Course price includes a $10 materials fee.)
CRN: 20080
Traditional Paella NEW! (currently full; waitlisted)
May 11
Saturday | 1 to 4 p.m.
SUNY Adirondack Culinary Arts Center, Seasoned Restaurant, 14 Hudson Ave., Glens Falls
Paella, which originates from Valencia, is considered by many to be Spain’s national dish. Chef Tara Penge takes what she learned from traveling to Spain and cooking in South America to lead students through creating this delicious Mediterranean dish. Paella can be vegetarian or made with seafood, and has a base of short-grain rice, saffron, garlic, red pepper, paprika, stock and extra virgin olive oil. This cooking class includes a demonstration by the teacher and student participation.
Instructor: Chef Tara Penge
Price: $29 (Course price includes a $10 materials fee.)
CRN: 20084
Sugar-Free Baking
April 27
Saturday | 10 a.m. to noon
SUNY Adirondack Culinary Arts Center, Seasoned Restaurant, 14 Hudson Ave., Glens Falls
Learn the differences in sweeteners in your everyday baking. Students will also learn how to make traditional recipes their own. Everyone will leave with one dessert. This course is for diabetics, keto diets, low-carb diets, anti-inflammatory diets and/or anyone interested in eating less sugar.
Please note: Nuts will be used.
Instructor: Britt Young, The Sweetish Chef
Price: $55 (Course price includes a $40 materials fee.)
CRN: 20071
Vegetable Dishes NEW! (currently full; waitlisted)
April 21
Sunday | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SUNY Adirondack Culinary Arts Center, Seasoned Restaurant, 14 Hudson Ave., Glens Falls
Vegetables don’t have to be boring and tedious. Try your hand at simple and traditional European vegetarian sides as well as contemporary veg-forward recipes that taste amazing and are sure to impress your guests.
Please note: We will use the stove, a sharp knife and measuring tools. Students must wear closed-toe shoes and a hat, and bring an apron, hair tie or other item to pull up long hair, a sharp kitchen knife, a hand towel, a container to bring home food, and a writing utensil.
Instructor: Chef Emily Petersen, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $45 (Course price includes a $15 materials fee.)
CRN: 20075
Grilling 101 NEW! (currently full; waitlisted)
April 28
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: We will use the stove, a sharp knife and measuring tools. Students must wear closed-toe shoes and a hat, and bring an apron, hair tie or other item to pull up long hair, a sharp kitchen knife, a hand towel, a container to bring home food, and a writing utensil.
Instructor: Chef Emily Petersen, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $49 (Course price includes a $20 materials fee.)
CRN: 20076
Charcuterie Boards: Create, Build, Pair & Share NEW! (currently full; waitlisted)
May 5
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: We will use the stove, a sharp knife and measuring tools. Students must wear closed-toe shoes and a hat, and bring an apron, hair tie or other item to pull up long hair, a sharp kitchen knife, a hand towel, a container to bring home food, and a writing utensil.
Instructor: Chef Emily Petersen, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $49 (Course price includes a $20 materials fee.)
CRN: 20078
Beginner Cookie Decorating: Cinco de Mayo Creations
April 30
Tuesday | 6 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus
If you’ve never worked with royal icing or have only dabbled, this class will help you get the ball rolling. We will work step by step on each cookie to learn various decorating techniques, specifically piping/outlining, flooding and wet-on-wet techniques. You will take five cookie designs home 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 are 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 (Course price includes a $54 materials fee.)
CRN: 20019
Come Bake with Me — Let’s Make Italian Biscotti (currently full; waitlisted)
May 4
Saturday | 1 to 3 p.m.
SUNY Adirondack Culinary Arts Center, Seasoned Restaurant, 14 Hudson Ave., Glens Falls
In this hands-on class, learn techniques to make a perfect biscotti. These biscotti are crispy and oh-so-delicious. They make great gifts, are easy to ship, and are excellent served with coffee, tea, cappuccino or sweet wine. You’ll bake two varieties of biscotti, decorating the cookies by dipping them in chocolate and sprinkles, and then take some biscotti and recipes home. No experience is necessary.
Please note: The recipe used in this class includes eggs. We will be using the oven, a sharp knife and measuring tools. Students must bring an apron, wear closed-toe shoes and a hat, and bring a hair tie or other item to pull up long hair.
Instructor: Eileen Caliva, owner and founder of Caliva Cookie Co.
Price: $49 (Course price includes a $35 materials fee.)
CRN: 20072
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.
An Ayurvedic Guide to Healthy Living
April 24
Wednesday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Queensbury Campus
Ayurveda offers a natural way to achieve wellness and joy. Discover your unique constitution and how to develop inner energy and find balance in your life. You will be introduced to the vast science of Ayurveda, a system of health that allows you to learn more about who you are and what you need. In this workshop, you will learn about doshas, which are principles in nature and primary life energies in the body.
Instructor: Linda Tipke, Adirondack Ayurveda
Price: $19
CRN: 20023
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.
Creative Writing, Memoir & Poetry NEW!
April 3 to May 8
Wednesdays | 10 a.m. to noon | Queensbury campus
If you want to pass along coherent and amusing memoirs to grandchildren, have a long-seated desire to pen some poetry or would like to take a stab at a collection of short stories, this class is for you. We will explore tips and techniques for all forms of creative writing. No prior experience is necessary. All ages and levels of experience are welcome. The only absolute requirement is a desire for self-expression.
Please note: Students must bring a pen and paper, or a laptop if they prefer.
Instructor: Nanci Vineyard
Price: $65
CRN: 20104
Beginning & Intermediate Bridge (currently full; waitlisted)
Feb. 29 to May 23 (no class March 14)
Thursdays | 2 to 4 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
This course offers beginning and intermediate bridge instruction, focusing on bidding and playing of hands. The course is guided by — but not limited to — duplicate-style bridge. Beginners and intermediate players will primarily play hands with players at similar levels. Most learning will be play of the hands with guidance from the instructor. No previous experience is required. Beginning and intermediate players are welcome and will improve their play.
Please note: Please identify your level of experience when registering. An optional bridge book will be suggested with information given at first class; the cost of the book is approximately $10.
Instructor: Hal Bigelow
Price: $15
CRN: 20024
How to Sell Your Stuff
April 24
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 will discuss 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, 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: 20094
Mah Jongg 101 (currently full; waitlisted)
March 14 to May 2 (No class April 4 or 11)
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 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: 20087
Intro to Photography
March 18 to April 22
Mondays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Learn the basics of digital photography. This class will cover 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 camera to use in class.
Instructor: Phillip Bacon
Price: $125
CRN: 20025
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.
Seeding Cannabis Course NEW!
May 4
Saturday | 11 a.m. to noon | Queensbury campus
Using hemp seeds for demonstration, this course introduces growers to the process of starting cannabis/hemp seeds and nurturing seedlings. We will cover different techniques for preparing a growing medium, germinating seeds and providing care and protection for young hemp plants. The instructor is the farm manager at SUNY Adirondack.
Please note: This class will go to the college greenhouse, so please dress for the weather.
Instructor: Tommy Donolli, farm manager
Price: $19
CRN: 20140
Wildcrafting 101 (currently full; waitlisted)
April 27
Saturday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Join us for a workshop that teaches how to confidently identify several nutritious, wild-growing plants and fungi commonly found in the northeastern United States. This class, which includes a lecture and plant identification walk, will inform what parts of the plants are edible, when they should be harvested and how they can be prepared.
Please note: This workshop will be held rain or shine, so please dress for the weather.
Instructor: MB (Marybeth) Mitcham, Ph.D., MPH
Price: $19
CRN: 20093
Home Composting (currently full; waitlisted)
April 27
Saturday | 10 a.m. to noon | Queensbury campus
Turning kitchen scraps and yard trimmings into “brown gold” to fertilize your lawn, garden or houseplants is easy. This class will teach you everything you need to know to start making nutrient-rich compost at home. We will examine different types of composting systems, identify the proper ingredients to go into your compost, learn how to care for a compost pile to speed its progress and prevent odors and discuss how to use your finished compost.
Instructor: Kyle Esposito
Price: $19
CRN: 20092
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.
Spanish for Beginners II
April 16 to May 28
Tuesdays | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
This course is intended for students who have taken Spanish in school or college and have a basic repertoire of skills in the target language, such as being able to greet people, ask and give personal information, tell time and describe things/situations using simple sentences with the verbs “ser” and “estar” and the word “hay.” Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, second-most-spoken language in the United States and is growing rapidly.
Prerequisite: Students need to have taken Spanish for Beginners I or a similar class.
Please note: Before class, students who do not already have the textbook from the Spring 2024 Spanish for Beginners I class must purchase the book “Easy Spanish Step by Step” by Barbara Bregstein (publisher: McGraw-Hill; ISBN: 978-0-07-146338-6). The price is approximately $14; price varies by vendor.
Instructor: Lorena Díaz Puratić
Price: $79
CRN: 20030
Conversational French NEW! (currently full; waitlisted)
April 10 to May 15
Wednesdays | 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: 20103
German: Beginning to Intermediate (currently full; waitlisted)
April 9 to May 21
Tuesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
This course emphasizes everyday spoken German and German culture. Learn how 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: 20095
Volunteer Literacy Tutor Training
March 20 to April 24 (No class March 27 or April 3)
Wednesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus
In this course, individuals receive complete training by Tri-County Literacy Center staff to begin tutoring an adult student in basic literacy, the English language or both. Give back by teaching reading and English to adults who need help. The need for literacy tutors is significant.
Instructor: Tri-County Literacy Center, Inc.
Price: $15
CRN: 20139
Conversational American Sign Language (ASL) Level 3
April 22 to May 20
Mondays | 6 to 7 p.m. | Live synchronous
This course builds on the foundation of skills and knowledge learned in Conversational American Sign Language (ASL) Level 1 and Level 2 classes. Learn more complex grammatical features and engage in a deeper study into the vibrancy of the Deaf community. 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. 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.
Instructor: Aaron Coulson, ACEntertainment
Price: $59
CRN: 20098
Conversational American Sign Language (ASL) Level 5
April 22 to May 20
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
CRN: 20100
SUNY Adirondack Chorale
Jan. 22 to May 6 (No class March 11)
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: 20109
Topics in Music Theory: Triads & Seventh Chords
March 22 to April 19
Fridays | 10 a.m. to noon | Queensbury campus
This course will cover identifying triads and seventh chords, and will include a review of key signatures. There will be an ear-training component to the course, which will help the musician connect his or her 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. This is a great complementary course to the Exploring the Piano class.
Instructor: Miriam Enman, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $79
CRN: 20110
Exploring the Piano (currently full; waitlisted)
March 22 to April 19
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 also a great complementary course to the Topics in Music Theory: Triads & Seventh Chords class.
Instructor: Miriam Enman, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $79
CRN: 20111
Intro to Drums & Drumming (currently full; waitlisted)
April 30 to May 28
Tuesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
Join international drummer and three-time Grammy Commendation recipient Larry Levine on a rhythmic journey of learning how 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 are welcome.
Instructor: Larry Levine, Larry Levine Drum Studio
Price: $89
CRN: 20114
Beginner Guitar (Saratoga)
April 9 to May 7
Tuesdays | 7 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
Beginner Guitar is for anyone looking to learn the basics of playing guitar and develop a good foundation for essential chords, scales, and left-hand and right-hand techniques applicable to every style of music.
Please note: Participants need to bring a guitar in good working condition.
Instructor: Jim Mattrazzo
Price: $35 (An additional $25 materials fee for the “Beginning Rock Guitar” instructional DVD is payable to the instructor in class.)
CRN: 20113
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
April 23 and 30
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, April 23
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11 a.m. — “Exploring Persian Art in Miniatures & Rugs” by Jacquiline Touba, Ph.D., sociologist, museum professional and artist
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1 p.m. — “Cannabis, History, Society & Policy” by Wendy L. Johnston, associate professor of political science at SUNY Adirondack
Tuesday, April 30
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11 a.m. — “Health Brain Road Map: What Does It Mean?” by Ruth E. Fish, RN, C-FNP, The Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease at Glens Falls Hospital/AMHS
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1 p.m. — “The Surgeon Is In: A Look at the Healing Arts of 18th Century Medicine” by Joseph Craig, retired ranger, Saratoga National Historic Park
Price: $75 (Course price includes a $40 materials fee.)
CRN: 20105
SUNY PLATTSBURGH LECTURE SERIES
SUNY Plattsburgh Lecture Series: Coping with Anxiety & Stress in School-Age Children in the Era of Mass Shootings & Social Media
April 24
Wednesday | 6 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Children are particularly sensitive to images they see on television or online. In an age of 24-hour news cycles and information that can be shared instantly on the internet, young children and adolescents are bombarded with information often related to disturbing world events. The events of the COVID-19 pandemic and frequent mass shootings can induce anxiety in children. This can, in turn, prevent academic and social success. This lecture focuses on explaining how disturbing images generate anxiety in children and what parents can do to help.
Instructor: Jeremy Grabbe, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology, SUNY Plattsburgh at Queensbury
Grabbe earned his doctorate in applied cognitive aging psychology at the University of Akron. His research focuses on vision and attention as well as improving cognition among the aging population. Grabbe has authored multiple scientific papers, and he is the father of triplets and a son.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather when attending any tour, as some may be held 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.
A Day at Etain NEW! (currently full; waitlisted)
April 19
Friday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Etain facility, Chestertown
Etain is a women-founded medical cannabis cultivation, manufacturing and dispensing company based in Chestertown. You will go behind the scenes and 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: Corinne Klewsaat
Price: $19
CRN: 20133
Rogers Island Tour (currently full; waitlisted)
April 24
Wednesday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Rogers Island Visitors Center
We will walk around the site of the island barracks, monuments and graveyard, and tour the Visitors Center exhibits and collection. Learn about this historical site, where Native Americans hunted and fished long before the first Europeans arrived, and discover its fascinating military history and the significant role Rogers Island played in the French and Indian War. Comfortable walking shoes are encouraged.
Instructor: R. Paul McCarty, Old Fort House Museum
Price: $19
CRN: 20118
Warren County Fish Hatchery Tour
April 20
Saturday | 10 a.m. to noon | Warren County Fish Hatchery, Warrensburg
This guided tour will start off at the Visitor Center, where you will learn how the hatchery operates and stocks fish, and view fish mounts and displays. Under Warren County’s program, domestic brook and rainbow trout, wild strains of brook trout and salmon are raised to provide improved sport fishing throughout Warren County waters. During your private tour, you will also have an opportunity to visit the Hatchery Building, where the egg-hatching process takes place, and observe the extensive water system that keeps fish alive. Depending on the spring stocking schedule, your tour will continue to 11 different ponds that hold fish at different stages of their lives, including the Display Pond, where you can get a close-up view of mature trout.
Please note: Participants should wear proper clothing for this activity and dress for the weather.
Instructor: Warren County Fish Hatchery staff
Price: $15
CRN: 20124
Grant Cottage Tour (currently full; waitlisted)
April 26
Friday | 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. The publication of 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: $19 (Course price includes an $8 materials fee.)
CRN: 20132
Pleasant Valley Farm Tour
April 29
Monday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Pleasant Valley Farm, Argyle
Paul and Sandy Arnold will lead you around their small family farm, which produces more than 40 kinds of vegetables, fruits and herbs year round using organic methods. This tour includes three large high tunnels, where winter greens will still be growing, as well as a washing station area, where all produce is washed and packed for weekly distribution in the community through online sales, wholesale and farmers markets. Participants can see the greenhouse, where transplants are grown on radiant-heated rolling benches, and the start of field production on 4 acres. The farm was started in 1988 and is fully solar powered with technology to keep operations efficient. Participants will have an opportunity to snack on spring produce and purchase some if they wish.
Instructors: Paul and Sandy Arnold, owners of Pleasant Valley Farm
Price: $19
CRN: 20125
Tour & Lunch at Skene Manor (currently full; waitlisted)
May 3
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, which is 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. Your 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. The manor has stairs only; there is no elevator.
Instructor: Skene Manor staff
Price: $35 (Course price includes a $25 materials fee.)
CRN: 20127
Bakers Falls Tour
May 8
Wednesday | 1 to 3 p.m.
Meet at the stone wall in front of 50 Main Street in Hudson Falls, north of the John Street corner
Join us on a tour of the hamlet of Bakers Falls. We will tour historic Baker Cemetery and the immediate John Street neighborhood in addition to industrial neighborhoods. Comfortable walking shoes are encouraged.
Instructor: R. Paul McCarty, Old Fort House Museum
Price: $19
CRN: 20136
New Skete Monasteries Tour (currently full; waitlisted)
May 10
Friday | 1:30 to 3:30 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 churches, with one of the brothers giving a lecture on their history and icons depicted on the walls, a question-and-answer session and a visit to the Meditation Garden. You may even catch a glimpse of the famed New Skete German shepherds. The tour ends 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: 20117
Merchants & Mansions Walking Tour NEW!
May 16
Thursday | 1 to 3 p.m.
Corner of Circular Street & Union Avenue, across from Congress Park, Saratoga Springs
During the Gilded Age, Saratoga was famous for its grand hotels. Village guests shopped each afternoon in the stores owned by merchants, many of whom lived on Phila Street, while homes on Union were often summer residences of the captains of industry and bankers. Learn more on this fascinating walking tour.
Please note: Participants must wear comfortable shoes. The course price includes a copy of a book by Hollis Palmer.
Instructor: Hollis Palmer, Ph.D., Gilded Age/Victorian historian and author, Derby Tours
Price: $25 (Course price includes a $15 materials fee.)
CRN: 20128
A Tour to the 1800s: A Look at a Different Era NEW!
May 17
Friday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Parks-Bentley Place, South Glens Falls
Join us for a journey at Parks-Bentley Place. Visit the “keeping room” and hear a short history of the settlers on the Parks Farm and the original part of the house. In the parlor, learn about the Bentley family, especially Harriet Bentley, and look at the “newer” Victorian part of Parks-Bentley Place. See the 1812 schoolhouse, the No. 8 building for Moreau school district. Discover how one-room schoolhouses operated and take a look at the curriculum. Visit “A Simpler Time” toolshed, which includes tools from homes, farms and industries used by 19th-century inhabitants. Finally, the summer kitchen contains many household items and tells how they were used in the 1800s.
Instructor: Nancy Purinton, Outreach Program presenter at Parks-Bentley Place
Price: $19
CRN: 20130
The Perimeter of Woodlawn Walking Tour NEW!
May 22
Wednesday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Corner of First Street & North Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Parking is on the street
Although it is gone now, the site of the Skidmore campus was, at one time, a park named Woodlawn. Like New York City’s Central Park, Woodlawn was a park the public was encouraged to visit, and some of the most successful Albany, Troy and Schenectady families built grand Gilded Age cottages on what was to be the perimeter. This tour consists of two loops and a stretch in between.
Instructor: Hollis Palmer, Ph.D., Gilded Age/Victorian historian and author, Derby Tours
Price: $25 (Course price includes a $15 materials fee.)
CRN: 20129
Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport Tour
May 18
Saturday | 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. | Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport, Queensbury
Join Miriam Enman, with her vast knowledge and enthusiasm for aviation, on a tour of Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Warren County. Learn the history of the airport and its role in the community — past, present and future. Your guided tour will also include the airport grounds, facilities, terminal building, ramp, hangars and tie-down areas. An overview of the types of aircraft serviced and based at the airport is also part of the tour.
Please note: Participants should wear proper clothing for this activity and dress for the weather.
Instructor: Miriam Enman
Price: $19
CRN: 20134
Dancing Grain Farm Brewery Tour NEW!
May 24
Friday | 2 to 4 p.m. | Dancing Grain Farm Brewery, Moreau
Dancing Grain Farm Brewery is a field-to-glass brewery in Moreau specializing in the production of high-quality grains via regenerative agricultural growing methods to make environmentally friendly and wildly flavorful craft beers. Take a tour of the farm and brewery to learn how they go from ground to glass.
Please note: Participants who are 21 and older will have an opportunity to sample some beer; valid ID is required to participate in the beer sampling.
Instructor: Rachel McDermott
Price: $25 (Course price includes a $15 materials fee.)
CRN: 20135
Step Back in Time at the Historic Feeder Canal
May 29
Wednesday | 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. | Tour meets by the silos at 72 Maple Street, Hudson Falls
Learn about the historic Glens Falls Feeder Canal, which has contributed to the evolution and growth of Glens Falls and the region since the 1820s. Visit various sites and experience what canal life was like 100 years ago.
Please note: Participants should wear proper clothing for this activity and dress for the weather.
Instructor: Pattie Simone, executive director, Feeder Canal Alliance
Price: $19
CRN: 20116
Shushan Covered Bridge Museum Tour NEW!
May 31
Friday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Shushan Covered Bridge Museum, Shushan
Shushan Covered Bridge Museum is housed in a covered bridge built in 1858 by Stevens Bros. The bridge is of Town Lattice Truss construction, 161 feet long. The Town Lattice truss design was one of about 20 wooden-bridge truss types developed during the 19th century. Patented Jan. 1, 1820, by Ithiel Town, an architect from Bridgeport, Connecticut, it was extensively promoted by him throughout the south. By 1840 it had become one of a few standard types chosen by local builders because of its ease of construction. The bridge was abandoned by the county in 1962 and sat in disrepair for more than 10 years until it was saved by Shushan Covered Bridge Association, which converted it into a museum.
A collection of period machinery and farm implements, many in working order, are used by visitors for hands-on demonstrations. A few yards from the bridge entrance stands a one-room schoolhouse that was in continuous use from 1852 to 1943. The school is open to visitors and is furnished with desks and texts from the 19th century.
Instructor: Arek Gordon, museum guide
Price: $19
CRN: 20131