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Barker Central School District Community Ed



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Copycat Cinnamon Crunch Bagels better than Panera®

$45

with Tess Georgakopoulos

Calendar Sep 26, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Indulge in the comforting aromas and flavors of fall where you will experience the crafting of two seasonal favorites from scratch, perfect for cozy mornings or elegant gatherings around the holidays. Join Chef Tess as she guides you in the step-by-step creation of the softest most delicious gooey pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls enriched with real pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice both in the pillowy dough and mouthwatering filling, baked to golden perfection and topped with a pumpkin spice cream cheese frosting. You will also be guided in the creation of Panera®--style Cinnamon Crunch Bagels that feature a tender, chewy interior studded with cinnamon chips and a signature crackly-sweet cinnamon topping; the perfect balance of softness and crunch, and a textural dream. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or simply a lover of fall flavors, this fun yet refined class promises to fill your kitchen with warmth, spice, and something truly special.

There is no Senior Discount for this class.

Emotional Release for Inner Peace

$40

with Jesse Wicher

Calendar Sep 28, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Inner peace is impossible to maintain while we still hold on to the very feelings and beliefs that keep us from being peaceful to begin with. Trapped negative emotions like fear, anger and sorrow can disrupt the flow of vital energy in our bodies and actually sabotage our inner peace. You will learn simple yet effective techniques for getting in touch with, understanding, accepting and releasing the emotions that keep us from ourselves. Nobody wants to suffer. Come learn to rest in the peaceful state of loving acceptance that is our true nature.

No Senior Discount for this class.

Rejuvenate Your Brain

$30

with Janice Novak

Calendar Sep 28, 2026 at 7 pm, runs for 1 week

Improve Cognitive Function At Any Age - Current research shows lifestyle and diet have a big effect on HOW the brain ages. Cognitive function, which covers all aspects of perceiving, thinking and reasoning, CAN improve. And the very good news is no matter what your age there are things you can begin to do today to improve how quickly and effectively brain cells communicate with each other. We’ll discuss which ‘superfoods’ reduce the damaging effects of toxins and inflammation on the brain and which nutrients are great for memory, attention, processing information and reducing stress. You’ll learn simple, easy strategies to help your brain stay healthy and alert.

Senior Discount Price:  $20.00

Healing with Energy

$149

with Jesse Wicher

Calendar Sep 29, 2026 at 7 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Harness your power to heal yourself and others—Naturally! Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy remedy for headaches, wanting to increase vitality, create greater mental/emotional balance or seeking healing for a chronic condition, this class has something for you. In this engaging, interactive course, you will work with tools and techniques from a variety of energy healing practices such as acupressure, chakra clearing, auric-field healing, toning, chi gong and long-distance healing. Topics include the power of intent, using your intuition and mastering the mind/body/spirit connection. This course is ideal for healing professionals wishing to expand their tools, as well as for individuals who want to open to powerfully experience their own healing potential.

No Senior Discount for this class.

Avoiding the Perils of Perimenopause & Menopause

$30

with Janice Novak

Calendar Sep 30, 2026 at 7 pm, runs for 1 week

Perimenopause starts around the age of 35 for most women and can last 10-15 years before menopause occurs.  Common symptoms of both include fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, water retention, depression, sleep disturbances, joint aches, hot flashes, anger flashes, migraines, fibroids, exaggerated PMS and more.  Once you understand exactly what is causing all the troublesome symptoms, they are much easier to correct. We’ll discuss how to get hormone levels measured – blood test vs. saliva test and what to do with the results; traditional HRT vs. bio-identical; acupressure points to assist in symptom relief and nutritional musts. You’ll leave with multiple tools and techniques for restoring health and well-being.

Senior Discount Price: $20.00

Meditation for Relaxation and Personal Healing

$149

with Jesse Wicher

Calendar Sep 30, 2026 at 7 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Do you suffer from stress, anxiety or sleeplessness-- or even high blood-pressure or hypertension?  Does your mind never stop going?  Meditation can help!  Meditation is a simple, easy to learn practice that involves focusing your thoughts and your breathing to help you relax into the present moment.  Studies show that regular meditation can help promote increased mental clarity and emotional balance, reduce the physical effects of stress, and create a greater sense of well-being.  In this interactive course, you will learn the empowering concepts and techniques for successful personal meditation and will find support in crafting your own meditation regimen.  Come experience for yourself the abundance of inner peace, personal health and spiritual connection that come from meditation.

No Senior Discount for this class.

Class dates:  March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

How to Grow, Create, & Taste a Bouquet - New

$50

with Aurora Schul Schunk

Calendar Oct 1, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

During this class farmer-florist-herbalist Aurora of Schul Farmstead will lead you learning how to grow flowers in your garden, design a bouquet, & create a floral herbal tea with harvests from your garden. She'll teach you what annual and perennial varieties thrive in Western New York, how to source seedlings and start seeds, and provide some examples of garden layouts and spacing based on square foot garden methods. This is all based on her experience as a community garden manager, a garden in her backyard and her 6 years of commercial farming experience. With flowers harvested from her spray-free farm in Cambria, she'll teach you the 6 floral elements needed in bouquet design, while she walks you step by step in creating a bouquet you can take home with you. Then she'll guide you in learning & taste testing edible flowers and herbs grown on her farm to help you create your very own unique herbal & floral tea blend that you can take home with you.

There is no Senior discount for this class.

Posture, Get It Straight! Look 10 Years Younger & Feel Better

$30

with Janice Novak

Calendar Oct 6, 2026 at 7 pm, runs for 1 week

Ever caught your own reflection to see that your head hangs too far forward, or your shoulders are too rounded, or you slump too much? With this class, you will learn how to correct common posture problems and learn an ‘Instant Alignment Technique’ that will have you standing straighter immediately. We’ll discuss easy to implement tips when at a computer, in a car or working out. There are many benefits to improving posture. And, the good news is no matter how long you may have had poor posture, it is NEVER TOO LATE to make improvements. Your clothes will fit better, too! You’ll need a resistance band for some of the exercises.

Senior Discount Price: $20.00





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