Albany Area Schools Community Education

Rachael Gaebel, Certified ARC Instructor The ARC First Aid class covers topics in First Aid Basics like finding the problem and effectively treating by ARC guidelines using personal protective equipment. This course also covers many topics pertaining to illness and injuries whether it’s a health condition or the result of an accident. This course, when paired with the Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED course, meets OSHA workplace and other regulatory requirements.

Amy Pennaz Taught by professional ballet dancer and physical therapist. Gentle exercises on the floor, on mats and at the barre to improve your alignment and posture and have fun moving to music. No previous experience necessary to participate.

Nickie Welsh, Social Club Simple Canva is the perfect digital tool for beginners and novices! Open up a world of possibilities by learning how to use the easiest design website available all for free. In this class you will learn how to create designs from scratch or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. From online documents, business cards, email signatures and more, you’ll leave this class with a practical guide to use Canva with confidence!

Priya Felling, Independent Licensed Medicare Agent Are you turning 65 or know someone who is? If so, this class is for you! Learn the ABC's of Medicare and how to make the plan work for you.

Nickie Welsh, Social Club Simple Expand your skills with Google Sheets and use this training for a lifetime! Whether it’s for work or for play, this class will teach you comprehensive skills which will turn you from a Sheets novice into a Sheets expert. You will learn to enter, organize, refine, analyze and visualize your data using Google Sheets!

Nickie Welsh, Social Club Simple Stay up to date by expanding your technology and learn what you need to know about the mobile payment service called Venmo. Learn how to pay friends, businesses or receive money without using cash or checks. You’ll leave this class with a confident understanding of how to set up Venmo safely, fees to avoid and real world scenarios you or your family and friends may use with this mobile payment option

Craig Coffman, Chords are Key Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Since this class is being held online via Zoom, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included along with a recording of the class. A Zoom link will be sent prior to the class. Class topics include: How chords work in a song How to form the three main types of chords How to tune your guitar Basic strumming patterns How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid) How to play along with simple tunes

Craig Coffman, Chords are Key In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do -- using chords. Since this class is being held online via Zoom, you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included along with a recording of the class. The course is part lecture/demonstration and part hands-on instruction. A Zoom link will be sent prior to the class. Class topics include: How chords work in a song How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it How to form the three main types of chords How to handle different keys and time signatures How to avoid “counting” How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords

Denise Croatt, Avon Pickleball Club Member Are all of your friends and neighbors playing pickleball and you’re feeling left out? Never tried it but wondering what all the hype is about? Join us for an introductory class to learn all about the equipment, court, scoring, and rules and soon you will understand why pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the US! This sport is a combination of ping-pong, badminton and tennis and is much easier to learn than any of those three. We will get you up to speed in no time so you can feel confident to start playing the game with friends, family, and even complete strangers (not for long!). Paddles and balls will be provided! If class fills, an additional class will be offered at 7:15 pm.

Nickie Welsh, Social Club Simple Have you been curious about what ChatGPT is exactly and how it may affect you? Learn what you need to know about ChatGPT powered by Artificial Intelligence in this fun and engaging class! You will understand how it works exactly and why it's taking the world by storm. You'll also learn practical everyday uses for ChatGPT in the workforce and at home. Don't get left behind in today's tech savvy world, and attend this upcoming training!

JOIN US for the Purple Pride 5K Run/Walk during Albany Heritage Days! Our run is designed to provide fun for all age groups and levels of participation and is truly an event for the whole family! We will once again use the Race Splitter app for timing and will follow the same 3.1 mile course on asphalt roads and the Lake Wobegon Trail! Register by July 15 to guarantee a race day t-shirt. 5K proceeds go towards Early Childhood Preschool Scholarships at Albany Area Schools. 5K Day Registration: 7:00-8:00 am Prizes Awarded to the Top 2 Male and Top 2 Female Finishers in the Following Categories: Age 12 and Under Age 13-20 Age 21-30 Age 31-40 Age 41-50 Age 51+ Award ceremony will immediately follow the 5K!

Adam Patterson, 6th Degree Black Belt Quan Li K’an Karate In this class you will learn about personal safety, self defense, situational awareness and how to avoid potential dangers. We will discuss levels of threat and ways to defuse a potentially violent encounter. You will learn ways to defend yourself through attacking weak points on the body and ways to escape holds and grabs. This class is part lecture and part hands-on training. Please wear comfortable clothing and something you do not mind if it is grabbed onto. Ages 12 and up, families are encouraged. Be aware that adult topics and discussions will be presented.