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Barker Central School District Community Ed



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Posture & Osteoporosis Workshop: Building Better Bones

$30

with Janice Novak

Calendar Oct 19, 2026 at 7 pm

Have you ever caught sight of your reflection in a window or mirror to see that your head leads the way? Or noticed that your shoulders and upper back are too rounded forward? You’ll learn simple techniques to improve posture and stand straighter. We’ll do exercises to help flatten the upper back, un-round shoulders and flatten your midsection. Learn how to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and how to re-gain bone mass. We’ll discuss the latest research findings on nutrition, minerals and trace minerals needed for bone health; foods that help and/or harm your bones and more. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. You will need a resistance band or tube for some of the exercises.

Senior Discount Price:  $20.00

Overcoming Your Carbohydrate Cravings

$30

with Janice Novak

Calendar Oct 20, 2026 at 7 pm

Ever had a day where you can’t stop eating? Do you crave starches, snack foods, and sweets and find the more you eat, the more you want to eat? Is your snacking out of control? In this workshop, we will discuss a two-week plan that will STOP your cravings (no kidding!), help you lose weight and help keep your insulin levels balanced. Overcoming carb cravings is not a matter of willpower but a matter of biology. Stop the vicious cycle of food craving and weight gain. No hype – just the facts.

Senior Discount Price: $20.00

Bring the Wok Home - 3 Quick Asian Dishes

$45

with Tess Georgakopoulos

Calendar Oct 23, 2026 at 6:30 pm

Skip the takeout and bring bold, homemade Asian flavors to your table in 30 minutes or less! In this hands-on cook-along experience, you’ll learn how to create three quick, scratch-made healthy chicken rice bowls inspired by Japanese, Chinese, and Korean cuisine. We’ll make Chef Tess’ versions of Teriyaki Chicken, Honey Garlic Chicken, and Gochujang-glazed chicken using a simple, repeatable HEALTHY cooking method that makes weeknight meals fast and stress-free. You’ll also learn an easy versatile approach to preparing vegetable sides. Tips for marinating, seasoning, and building flavor will also be shared. Perfect for busy nights and meal prep, these dishes are fresh, economical, and better than takeout. Equipment Needs: well-seasoned or non-stick wok optional.

No Senior Discount for this class.

Ghoulish Stuffed Pastry & Pumpkin-Chocolate Chip Muffins

$40

with Tess Georgakopoulos

Calendar Oct 30, 2026 at 6:30 pm

Fall is synonymous with pumpkins, with spice, harvest, and ghoulish family fun. In this interactive, real-time cook along participants will create a playful and delicious Halloween-themed meal from scratch using the instructor’s personal recipes. We’ll start by preparing a savory seasoned meat filling, then use it to stuff and shape puff pastry into fun, ghoulish “coils” (intestines) before baking to golden perfection. To complete the experience, you’ll make a cranberry-based dipping sauce for a spooky (and tasty) finishing touch. For something sweet, participants will bake pumpkin-pumpkin-spice chocolate chip muffins—a cozy fall favorite that perfectly balances the savory side of the menu. Perfect for a night full of fun costume parties, trick-or-treating or get-togethers!

No Senior Discount for this class.

Air Fryer Hype! Copycat KFC®, Doughnuts & Crave-Worthy Creations!

$45

with Tess Georgakopoulos

Calendar Nov 6, 2026 at 6:30 pm

The popular Air Fryer Hype Copycat KFC® class is being taken to the next level! Are you curious about the Air Fryer craze or looking to expand your recipe repertoire beyond fries and frozen foods? Whether you're a seasoned air fryer user or considering your first purchase, this class is for you! Join Chef Tess for an elevated Air Fryer experience and explore new family-favorite crave-worthy creations, including her mouthwatering Copycat KFC®, and her from-scratch air fryer doughnuts, pizza, burgers, and egg rolls! Enjoy a fun and interactive virtual cook-along class with Air Fryer and tips that take the 'Air Fryer Hype' to new heights!" On the Menu: Tess’ Copycat KFC® Chicken, glazed doughnuts, pizza, burgers, and egg rolls! The instructor will also demonstrate how to make her amazing air fryer pizza, burgers, and egg rolls! Tips for freezing the pizza, and egg rolls to stock your freezer will also be shared! All healthy, delicious recipes that will have your family coming back for more! Leftovers may just become a thing of the past!

No Senior Discount for this class.

Thyroid Things You Need to Know

$30

with Janice Novak

Calendar Nov 9, 2026 at 7 pm

If you currently take thyroid medication but are still gaining weight and still have a variety of symptoms, there’s more you need to know. Fatigue, weight gain, depression, anxiety, rising cholesterol levels, inability to focus, thinning hair, digestive problems, abnormal blood pressure, reduced sex drive, and heart palpitations are only some of the symptoms.  We’ll discuss the 5 things that need to be measured, but usually aren’t; why the #1 thyroid replacement may not be helping you; foods that help or hinder; commonly misunderstood rules of how and when to take thyroid meds; environmental triggers and info you need to discuss with your doctor.

This workshop is a source of information only and should by no means be considered a substitute for the advice of a qualified medical professional.   

Senior Discount Price: $20.00                    

Self-Growth and the Art of Singing

$40

with Jesse Wicher

Calendar Nov 16, 2026 at 7 pm

Professional singer, voice teacher and holistic health practitioner, Jesse Wicher, will share with you the wonderful life-lessons he has learned through the study of singing. Through lecture and examples, you will explore with him the profound relationship between the breath, body and voice, and personal growth. Highlights include: “Singing with your own voice,” “Getting out of the way,” and “Letting go of judgments.” This engaging one-evening course is perfect for singers, artists, and anyone wishing to create more freedom and joy in their life — NO SINGING REQUIRED! Come learn what good singing can teach you about good living!

No Senior Discount for this class.

Acupressure to Assist in Weight Loss

$30

with Janice Novak

Calendar Nov 17, 2026 at 7 pm

Acupressure is an Eastern healing technique that involves pressing or massaging key points on the body to stimulate energy flow through pathways called meridians. When the points that regulate metabolism, digestion and thyroid function are blocked or out of balance, losing weight will seem like an impossible task. In this workshop, you will learn the main pressure points that help strengthen thyroid function, boost metabolism, control appetite, decrease food cravings, reduce stress eating and strengthen the entire digestive system.

Senior Discount Price: $20.00





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