Step into the fascinating world of dollhouses and miniatures. You will learn about the history of dollhouses and the current explosion of the craft as highlighted in social media and on the internet, while building your own unique room box. Enjoy hands-on crafting without being overwhelmed. Each week we will work together to design and complete your room box, while learning about miniature resources and ideas for additional mini projects. Mo will share several of her own dollhouses during the course. No previous experience needed. Cost of Supplies per student: $17 for room box (Up to approximately $20 out of pocket for your own supplies to keep)

This course is a continuation of French 1 from the spring semester. The emphasis will be on learning to speak French and engage in basic conversation using the Hacking French book from the spring semester.

Join a park naturalist for this indoor/outdoor course and explore ways of seeing and recording observations in nature. Topics included will be inquiry and investigation, articulated thought and storytelling, and basic art skills. 

No art experience is necessary and a simple journal will be provided. Optional journaling supplies will be discussed the first day of class. Please bring a notebook with a pocket or folder. 

Access to a computer and internet is needed for homework, resources, and printable materials. 

PLEASE NOTE: class will meet at St. Patrick's Park in the Brown Barn. Field trip days will be noted on course calendar given on first day of class. *Tell gate you are there for class.

Silvertones is a glee club for seniors – no auditions! We welcome anyone who wants to sing. Our focus is on performance of music that is both fun and entertaining, as well as serious;we sing both religious and non-religious music. Silvertones gives a public concert each semester and performs for senior groups, retirement centers, service clubs, and private parties as invited. Except for the public event, most performances are in the afternoon or for a luncheon. Great camaraderie adds to the fun. Music for the fall semester focuses on the holidays. Additional rehearsals may be scheduled between Thanksgiving and the concert, which is usually the second weekend in December.

This workshop will use a $10 app plus Apple software on the iPad to edit class and student photos. We will cover restoring old photographs, as well as removing unwanted people and features, adding images, adding text, blurring or changing background, and adjusting the exposure, texture, and color in selected areas of photos, and creating collages, cards, etc. We will demonstrate some of the Apple Intelligence photo editing features as they evolve. An iPad running iPadOS 18 is required, but Apple Intelligence capabilities are not required on the iPad. Jane Keller will be co-teaching.

This course will continue to use the same book from the previous semester. We will learn to speak in the past tense and continue our study of culture through conversation. If you had four years of French in high school or two years in college this is the course for you.

This course explores Mishawaka's rich and interesting history from 1832 to the present day. Our lessons will include the city's origins, major businesses and industries, Mishawaka's participation in our nation's wars, historic landmarks past and present, significant historic events, the city's schools, sports history, ethnic heritage, and famous Mishawakans. One class meeting will be a field trip to the Mishawaka Historical Museum, where there is a $5 admission charge. $5 copy fee to instructor.

"Meet Your AI Helper: Fun & Useful Tools for Everyday Life"

Step into the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence! Learn how to use free AI tools on your smartphone, tablet, or computer to make daily tasks easier, spark creativity, and have fun. From planning trips to writing stories and organizing photos, we’ll explore AI step-by-step with printed guides you can follow at home (copy fee may apply). Bring your own device. No tech background needed—just curiosity!