Village University ▪ Spring Schedule 2009
Term Classes
Knitting at Night
Want to learn how to knit? Need a place to work on a project to get it done? Get your needles
ready and knit your hearts out! You will have five sessions to get your project done. Think of the possibilities… Taught by Rae Casurella. Tuesdays, January 27; February 3, 10, 17 and 24. 6:30-8:00pm. Room 204.
Tuesday Morning Book Club
Has it been awhile since you’ve taken the time to finish a book? Are you an avid reader looking for like-minded literary enthusiasts? Then the Tuesday Morning Book Club is for you. For the first class, we’ll read The Memory Keeper’s Daughter by Kim Edwards. Bring your ideas, and we’ll make our book selections for the semester. The May meeting will be an end-of-semester evening gathering at a member’s house or coffee shop – date to be determined. Led by Elizabeth Ong. Tuesdays, January 27, February 24, March 24, and April 28. 9:30-11:30am. Room 126.
PF Chang’s Cooking Class
See what Chef Leroy is cooking up for the Chinese New Year! Make authentic Chinese food in this hands-on class. No rings or bracelets, please! Taught by Chef Leroy Daniels. Tuesday, February 3. 9:30-11:00am. At PF Chang’s Restaurant. Class limit: 20.
Souper Bowl
Let’s celebrate our own “Souper Bowl!” Bring your favorite soup, copies of your recipe, and a muffin tin for sampling. You’ll come away with a full stomach and lots of great soup ideas! Led by Martha Mann. Friday, February 6. 9:30-11:30am. Room 228.
Restore the Core I
Try out this sample class of "Restore the Core" designed to strengthen the core and zap your waistline back into shape in no time. It's a mat pilates style class with a twist designed for women of all ages. Taught by StrollerFit owner, Gillian Hansen. Tuesday, February 17. 9:30-10:30am. Room 132. Additional class fee: $2. Class limit: 5.
Restore the Core II
Try out this sample class of "Restore the Core" designed to strengthen the core and zap your waistline back into shape in no time. It's a mat pilates style class with a twist designed for women of all ages. Taught by StrollerFit owner, Gillian Hansen. Tuesday, February 17. 10:30-11:30am. Room 132. Additional class fee: $2. Class limit: 5.
Make Your Own Mini-Fringe Quilt
Make your own flannel quilt to keep or to give as a gift … a perfect class for beginning sewers. We will prepare material at the first class; bring your sewing machine to the second class to
begin sewing. Get instructions for making a T-shirt quilt. Taught by Suzanne Perlik. Fridays,
February 20 and 27. 9:30-11:30am. Room 127. Additional supply fee: $5. Class limit: 15.
Clutter Busters
Have you made New Year’s resolutions to get organized or do you want to get an early start on your spring cleaning? Learn about strategies to tame the messes in your life and control clutter!
Taught by Sally Wolf, owner of Sally’s Organizing Services. Monday, February 23. 9:30-11:30am. Room 133.
Photo Organization
Overwhelmed by all your photos? Bring your photos and leave with them in order! A supply fee includes a photo labeling pencil and a mini power sort box that holds 600 pictures. Taught by Melisa Vick. Monday, March 2. 9:30-11:30am. Room 15. Additional supply fee: $15.
Springtime Wreath
Join us to make a decorative springtime wreath to brighten your front door. Led by Lisa Wright
and Kristen Muller. Wednesday, March 11. 9:30-11:30am. Room 132. Additional supply fee:
$10. Class limit: 15.
Tour of the Bloch Building at Nelson-Atkins Museum
Come to the Nelson and learn about its new addition with a docent-led tour of the Bloch Building. Child care is available at Village Church from 9:30-11:30am, and the tour lasts from 10:00-11:00am. For those who can stay, we’ll have lunch at Rozelle Court. Led by Elizabeth Ong. Friday, March 27. 10:00-11:00am. Nelson-Atkins Museum. Additional class fee: $2.
Let’s Fly a Kite
Get ready for spring! This is a fun activity is for parent and child to do together. Learn how to make and decorate your own kite. Led by Ashley Weaver and Erin Tollefson. Child care is available. Saturday, March 28. 9:30-11:30am. Rooms 126/127. Additional supply fee: $5. Class limit: 20.
Super Saturday Handworks
Bring your projects for a day of free time to get them done. Childcare is offered from 9:30-12. Led by Rae Casurella and Martha Mann. Saturday, March 28. 9:30am-4:00pm. Rooms 132/133.
Mommy Muscle Sculpt I
Moms of all ages and fitness levels are invited to try out this class, designed to help build long, lean muscles. New moms are welcome to work out with their child in a front carrier. Led by StrollerFit owner, Gillian Hansen. Tuesday, April 7. 9:30-10:30am. Room 132. Additional class fee: $2. Class limit: 5.
Mommy Muscle Sculpt II
Moms of all ages and fitness levels are invited to try out this class, designed to help build long, lean muscles. New moms are welcome to work out with their child in a front carrier. Led by StrollerFit owner, Gillian Hansen. Tuesday, April 7. 10:30-11:30am. Room 132. Additional class fee: $2. Class limit: 5.
Glass Pendant Necklace
Make fabulous glass pendants to place on any necklace you wish! Each participant will make
two pendants. Taught by an instructor from Ceramic Café who will bring supplies. Friday, April 10. 9:30-11:30am. Room 127. Additional supply fee: $12.
Art Ministry Coffee, Croissants and Craft
Join the Art Ministry Committee for coffee, croissants and a special springtime craft. Learn what this fun group is all about! Child care is provided. Led by Lauren Conderman. Wednesday, April 15. 9:45-11:30am. Room 133. This course is free.
Got Kids? Summer Survival 101
Beat summer boredom with fun ideas on how to keep your kids entertained and yourself sane! Supply fee includes a summer survival kit and summer activities’ reference guide. Taught by Kristen Muller and Ashley Weaver. Friday, April 24. 9:30-11:30am. Room 133. Additional
supply fee: $5.
Spring 2009 Class Listings