Chappaqua Continuing Education - Spring Session

"Try to learn something about everything, and everything about something." - Thomas Huxley

We are thrilled to announce the exciting lineup of courses offered by Chappaqua Continuing Education this spring! Whether you are curious about ChatGPT or AI (Artificial Intelligence), interested in learning Bridge, CPR or how to travel for free, improving your culinary skills, or taking an art, photography or exercise class, our spring session has something for everyone.

We offer a hybrid experience, with in-person classes held at Horace Greeley High School or the Westorchard Gym, as well as convenient online classes via Zoom, allowing you to participate from the comfort of your home!

Below is a listing of classes. Register early to ensure your spot. Many classes sell out. Also, we do cancel classes for lack of enrollment, so don't delay in expressing your interest.

Please visit www.chappaquaschools.org/cce for course descriptions and to register, or call 238-7201 ex. 2318.

*Denotes new class

Art

• *Botanical Art & Watercolor
• *Introduction to Drawing
• *Introduction to Watercolor
• *Mixed Media: Beyond Painting
• *Simple Watercolor Cards & Gifts
• *Sketchbook Essentials

Art Appreciation, Virtual Tours & Classes

• *Animals in Art
• *Gauguin
• *Hidden Secrets of Central Park
• *Museum Of Modern Art (MOMA)
• *New York City’s Sculptures & Monuments of Historical Women
• *Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
• *The Historical 1914 James A. Farley Post Office & the New 2021 Moynihan Train Hall
• *The Murals & Mosaics of Spanish Harlem

Culinary

• A Taste of India (new recipes)
• Appetizers for a Summer Party (new recipes)
• *BBQ/Smoking 101
• *Cookies from Around the World
• *Cooking from the Amalfi Coast
• *French Bistro Cooking
• *Gluten Free Cooking
• *Healthy Asian Cooking
• Healthy Eating Cooking (new recipes)
• *Mediterranean Cooking
• One Pan Meals (new recipes)

Exercise

• 20-20-20
• *Body Sculpting
• Line Dancing
• Line Dancing Advanced Beginner
• Pickleball: Learn to Play
• *Pickleball: Coached Play - Beginners/Intermediate
• *Pickleball: Coached Play - Intermediate/Advanced
• Pilates
• *POUND Rock Out Workout
• Small-Group Training
• *Strength & Balance
• The Melt Method
• Vinyasa Yoga & Meditation
• Zumba

Finance

• *Accountable Aging: Preparing for the Elder Years
• *Inspection Ready: Prepping Your Home for a Smooth Sale
• Learn How to Travel for Free
• Maximizing Your Social Security
• Medicare 101
• Plan Ahead for Taxes in Retirement
• Plan Ahead for Taxes in Retirement
• *Protecting Yourself and Loved Ones from Financial Elder Abuse and Senior Scams
• Retirement Planning Strategies
• Understanding the Current Estate Tax and Asset Protection Laws: How the Administration May Change the Playing Field

Games & Fun

• Bridge for Beginners
• Bridge for Intermediate Beginner
• Bridge: Supervised Play
• Canasta: Beginner’s Series
• Mah Jongg: Beginner’s Series
• Mah Jongg: Supervised Play

Garden & Home

• Growing Great Tomatoes
• Planning Your Organic Vegetable Garden
• *Spring Flower Arranging
• Spring Organizing: Hidden Tricks for Each Room

Health & Wellness

• American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED
• *Eating Well Made Easy: The Best Nutrition Guidance for Healthy Longevity
• Introduction to the Alexander Technique (new teacher)
• *Introduction to Self Defense Part I: Strategies on How to Keep Yourself Safe
• *Introduction to Self Defense Part II: Advanced Strategies on How to Keep Yourself Safe
• *Mindfulness 101: Designing a Life You Love
• *Mushroom Monday: A Fungi Feast Online Workshop
• The Meditative Mind

Hobbies

• *Basket Weaving: Bread Basket
• Hocus Pocus Magic
• *How to Get Published
• *How to Write Your Own Monologue to Tell Your Personal Story
• Introduction to Acting for Non-Actors
• *Introduction to Acting for Non-Actors Part II
• Learn to Knit
• Writing Your First Book

Photography & Technology

• *Demystifying ChatGPT and Other Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• *Google Drive Made Simple
• *iPhone 16s & iOS 18: Camera & Photos App - News and Reviews
• *iPhone Photo Editing & Enhancements, Photo Storage and Organization
• *iPhone Photography: Use Your iPhone Camera Like a Pro
• *Portrait Photography 101: Pro Tips to Taking Better Photos of People

World Languages

• French for Beginners
• French Intermediate
• French Advanced Conversation
• Italian for Beginners
• Italian Intermediate
• Japanese for Beginners
• Japanese Intermediate
• Spanish for True Beginners
• Spanish Intermediate
• Spanish Advanced