Did you know that the recorder is an affordable route for learning to play a wind instrument? Learn to read music while making beautiful music on the recorder. You will learn the basics of treble note and rhythm reading while playing simple folk tunes. Come ready to relax and have some fun! If you have a recorder already, there is no need to purchase one, but if you don't, you will need to have one to participate in this class. A Yamaha YRS-401 Soprano recorder ($28) is recommended. In addition, you will need a copy of the Trapp Family Recorder Method Book 1, Descant, which can be purchased online for $15.

This in person, instructor-led Intuit-approved course, using Windows OS is geared for beginning/intermediate users. Students will learn to navigate one of the most widely used accounting software applications for small businesses. QuickBooks is an enormous aid in paying bills, invoicing, tracking expenses, paying sales tax and creating reports to better manage a small business or company. This course provides the MOS certification pathway (no expiration) for interested students, and they may elect to take the official exam, if interested. Call the Adult Ed office for separate purchase details of the required printed textbook/eBook which accompanies this course. Please note: In class, students will use MCST provided laptops, but all students will need Windows OS operating computers at home in order to do homework assignments. Please fill out this 2 part form and return ASAP.

Make your own dark chocolate cake from scratch and while it bakes, we’ll make dark chocolate mousse for filler and frosting. The final touch will involve making assorted chocolate decorations to complete the cake. Materials fee of $30.00 is due by cash or check, payable to the instructor, at the start of class. All baking classes with Steve Watts are hands-on and students take home their finished products.

Using the free version of SketchUp 3D modeling software, you are invited to learn how to reverse engineer a finished project to create a 3D model. Review and inspect the model’s parts and components, then change and evaluate your designs, determine material needs, minimize waste, and create and update the project's drawings. Class is open to all woodworking levels. Instructions on how to create your SketchUp account are emailed to you after registration. A material fee of $15 is due to the instructor at the start of class.

Master Plumber Mike Kee demonstrates how plumbing works in a home, discusses preventative maintenance, and shows you how to tackle common problems and make simple repairs. He will reveal how to install or fix faucets, repair a toilet, clear drain clogs, sweat a pipe, determine what type of piping and fittings to use for specific projects, and when to call a professional. The class will also cover student questions and topics.

Learn to make different types of breads including baguettes, focaccia, and dinner rolls. All baking classes with Steve Watts are hands-on and students take home their finished products. Materials fee of $30.00 is due by cash or check, payable to the instructor, at the start of class.

Having a garden that blooms all season makes the most of your space and time. This class covers about 90 perennials in depth sorted by color from spring to fall. Specifics of each plant are discussed from personal experience. Many unwritten tips will be mentioned. A good class for all experience levels.

This six-week class, led by two facilitators, meets once a week for two hours and thirty minutes. Each class includes a new topic on how to help participants with Type 2 diabetes or Pre-diabetes manage their health. There will be a combination of presentations, discussion, and activities with others who have similar experiences to you. You can expect to learn techniques to deal with symptoms of diabetes (fatigue, pain, hyper/hypoglycemia, stress, depression, anger, fear and frustration) as well as how to adopt appropriate exercises for maintaining and improving strength and endurance. In addition, we will also focus on healthy eating habits, use of medications, and show you ways to work better with your healthcare providers.