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BOOK CLUB
Ongoing............................... Third Thursday of Each
Month.......................
Noon-1:00pm......................................... No Fee
Join this lively and outspoken group as they discuss the book of the
month. Bring your thoughts to the Y every third Thursday of the month.
After book club, participants are welcome to join the group in eating
lunch at a local restaurant. October 16 book – Decade of the
Wolf: Returning the Wild to Yellowstone by Dr. Douglas Smith and Gary
Ferguson. Find a short synopsis of each month’s book and the exact
meeting dates on our website,
www.ywcaidaho.org.
CHIC FLEECE SCARF
1 session............................. Saturday, October 25
......................................
Noon-2:00pm......................................... $10.65
Need to make a quick holiday gift for someone on your list? Maybe two or
three? This uniquely designed, easy-to-make, no-sew winter scarf is just
what you need. Bring one yard of fleece material with you to class and a
pair of sharp scissors. You will go home with a completed scarf that you
can personalize, by using different fabrics, to satisfy each person on
your gift list. Jackie Williams, a former floral shop owner and
all-around crafter, will teach this class.
COOKIN’ KUCHEN
1 session............................. Wednesday, October
29..................................
7:00-9:00pm........................................... $15.98
Kuchen is a traditional German dessert with a sweet dough crust and
custard filling. Once you have mastered the basic kuchen dough you can
create many mouthwatering treats, including cakes and pastries. Martie
Beck and Aurie Weeks run their own catering company. They are sharing
their expertise with you, teaching you how to make several kuchen treats.
Soon, you too will be kuchen in the kitchen.
CSI CLARKSTON: Murder in the Mountains
1 session............................. Wednesday, October
22..................................
7:00-9:30pm........................................... $12.78
Follow this intriguing and complicated crime from beginning to end and
find out how scientific evidence solved the case. If someone is reported
missing, how can you prove that a crime was committed? How do you find
the body? How do you know it was murder? Can you prove it? In class,
you will learn how to lift a fingerprint and fill out a search warrant.
Retired Detective Sergeant Tom White will lead you through the chain of
evidence to the stunning conclusion of the case. Students must be 18 or
older.
DANCING TO THE BEAT
Dancing
4 sessions.......................... Begins Friday, November
7.............................
6:00-7:00pm........................................... $47.93
Drumming
4 sessions.......................... Begins Friday, November
7.............................
7:00-8:00pm........................................... $42.60
Sign-up for both Dancing and Drumming and save over
$10....................................................................................
$79.88
Whether you enjoy dancing or drumming, this class has what you want. The
first hour will be devoted to the fun and joy of dancing in the Middle
Eastern style, learning belly dance and traditional folk dances of ancient
Arabia. Adding to the exotic flavor of the class will be learning how to
use finger cymbals while dancing. During the second hour of class, kick
off your dancing shoes and pick up your drum. Learn the rhythms of the
Middle East, which are the basis for salsa, rock & roll, rhythm and blues,
country/western and Christian music. Yasmin will be the instructor for
both classes. She is a professional dancer and drummer who travels to
several locations across the United States performing with the Ek Balaam
and Hejira Middle Eastern bands. Finger cymbals will be available to
purchase from Yasmin. The first three drummers to register may borrow her
drums during class.
DOG OBEDIENCE, Beginning
7 sessions.......................... Begins Wednesday, October
29....................
6:30-7:15pm........................................... $63.90
In this class, you and your dog will learn basic obedience skills and
practice exercises that will improve your relationship. The exercises
will include: heeling on leash with automatic sit at halt, sit stay, down
stay, coming when called and other commands needed to improve the
socialization of your dog. This is an excellent opportunity for you and
your family to learn control and training of your dog. The instructor is
Randy McMullen, who has over 20 years experience working with dogs and
their people, and is a long-time member of the Lewis-Clark Kennel Club.
You will need a slip collar (choke chain) and a 6’ leather or nylon web
leash. Dogs need to be at least 12 weeks old and the trainer has to be
strong enough to handle the dog. Dogs do not
attend the first session.
DO-IT-YOURSELF DIVORCE
KITS.......................................................................................................................................
$26.62
The Y sells do-it-yourself divorce packets for Washington and Idaho for
those with or without children. These are for simple, uncontested
divorces.
eBAY PART I: Selling Your Stuff
1 session............................. Saturday, October
11.......................................
1:00-3:00pm........................................... $15.98
Do you have stuff just sitting around the house that you don’t want or
need anymore? Here’s your chance to clear household clutter and make
money all at the same time. eBay is used by 147 million shoppers, and has
sales of $1,000 per second. Setting up to sell on eBay is quick and
registration is free; but you need to be aware of the pitfalls. There are
selling fees and potential risks. William Long estimates that he has sold
2,000 items on eBay. He will show you how to sign up for an eBay seller’s
account and a Pay Pal sellers account and will make you aware of possible
problems. Happy selling!
eBAY PART II: Listing Your First Item on eBay
1 session............................. Saturday, October
25.......................................
1:00-3:00................................................. $15.98
This class is for those who want personal help in listing their first item
for sale on eBay. You must have already attended the “Selling Your Stuff”
class or already have an eBay seller’s account. The instructor will help
you to list one item for sale on eBay assisting you through each step of
entering the item. Please bring the item you wish to sell with you to
class and have a pre-written description of it. William Long also will
teach this course. Due to the intense personal attention each student
will receive, this class is limited to 5 students.
ENVELOPE MAKING MANIA
1 session............................. Saturday, October
18.......................................
1:00-3:00pm........................................... $10.65
Just in time for all of your holiday mail, learn how to create your own
custom envelopes. This craft is fun and easy to do. Create unique
envelopes for greeting cards, compact discs and letters by using
intriguing papers such as road maps, wrapping paper, magazine pages, or
pages out of old books. Almost anything that can be folded can be turned
into an envelope. Jeanne Norman will be teaching you the folding
techniques and providing ideas for unusual materials to fold. Students
will go home with several completed envelopes.
GLASS NAIL FILE
1 session............................. Thursday, December
4.................................... 6:30-8:30pm.......... 1 for $21.30/2
for $38.34
Czechoslovakian crystal glass nail files are a revolution in nail care.
These files will not crack or split your nails, are easy to keep clean,
will file natural or artificial nails and will never become
dull or wear out. Best of all, since they will last forever, the handles
can be turned into stunning works of art that you can use for years to
come. Class will be held at the Stained Glass Shop, 832 Main Street,
Lewiston, where you will use dichroic glass and crystals to decorate the
handles. If you can bear to part with it, the files make a great gift; or
make two and get a discount. All supplies, including files, are
provided.
GLASS ORNAMENT
1 session............................. Wednesday, November
12..............................
7:00-9:00pm........................................... $26.63
Hang this beautiful glass ornament from your holiday tree, in your window
or just about anywhere around the house. Martie Beck will provide all of
the materials and instructions for you to create an ornament out of clear
glass prisms. Sandwiched between the glass will be a collage of holiday
scenes or symbols. During class, you will create the collage and join the
glass together by using a wire wrap and bead method.
GHOST HUNTING
1 session............................. Friday, October
31.............................................
9:00-11:00pm......................................... $31.95
Take this class if you dare! Join us, on the scariest night of the year,
as we hunt for spirits in Lewiston (or will the spirits haunt us?). Begin
the night by fortifying yourself with treats fit for a ghoul and a scary
drink. We’ll give away some spooky prizes. Then, Garry Bush, the owner
and operator of Lewiston Ghost Tours, will be our spirit guide as he
teaches us the history of the valley and takes us into two of Lewiston’s
most haunted buildings. Ghosts might be more inclined to materialize if
you attend in costume. Students must be 18 or older. Class will fill up
frighteningly fast, so reserve your plot early.
HOLIDAY GLASS PRISM PIN
1 session............................. Wednesday, October
22..................................
7:00-9:00pm........................................... $15.98
These pins will be a great addition to your wardrobe to help you welcome
any of the coming holidays (Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas). They
are made by using a one-inch square glass prism and paper collage. These
pins are trendy and fashionable, yet easy to make. Make one for yourself
and one for a friend. Once you learn how to make them, you can make
several at home for holiday gifts. Class will be lead by Martie Beck.
She is an experienced crafter who sells her creations at local craft
shows.
HOLIDAY WREATH
1 session............................. Saturday, November
8.....................................
1:00-4:00pm........................................... $15.98
Welcome the holidays with a beautiful, decorated, artificial wreath
suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Everything you need to decorate an
elegant wreath will be provided. Choose your theme, decorate it and take
it home with you. Along the way, Jeanne Norman, our instructor and
professional florist, will give you additional tips on decorating for the
holidays, making bows and how to change your wreathe for use during
different seasons. Bring an artificial wreath to class with you.
HYPERTUFA
1 session............................. Sunday, October
26..........................................
1:00-3:00pm........................................... $21.30
What’s lighter and stronger than concrete and looks like stone? The
answer is hypertufa. Hypertufa is a mixture of cement, peat moss and
different aggregates that can be formed into almost any shape. It weighs
only one-third as much as concrete, but can be left outside in the winter,
as it won’t crack like plastic or ceramic. You can make hypertufa
stepping stones, outdoor sculpture, fountains, birdbaths, fake rock; the
only limit is your imagination. In this class, Kate and Carol will help
us create planters. Class will be held at Patt’s Garden Center, 1280 Port
Drive, Clarkston.
INTRODUCTION TO THE HARMONICA
3 sessions.......................... Begins Saturday, October
18.........................
1:00-2:30pm........................................... $47.93
The harmonica is an instrument that is full of soul. It grabs a
listener’s attention, sometimes with fast moving rhythms filled with
excitement, sometimes with heartbreaking blues chords. Maybe you’ve
purchased a harmonica only to become frustrated when you couldn’t get past
the huff and puff stage. Phil Harmonica (real name, Phil Malberg) is
going to introduce you to all of the possibilities of the harmonica with
an overview of different harmonica playing styles including blues,
European and standard American. You will learn the techniques for playing
chords, single note, bending, breathing and hand effects. Phil has been
playing and performing with the harmonica for about 50 years. In class,
he will bring his guitar and harmonicas to demonstrate playing styles.
Students should bring a harmonica that is in the key of A. Class meets
every-other Saturday. If there is enough interest, an advanced techniques
class will be arranged.
MATCHBOX SHRINES
1 session............................. Saturday, November
1.....................................
10:00-1:00pm......................................... $26.63
Matchbox shrines are just plain fun to make and look at. Use an empty
matchbox, both inside and outside, to make a fantastic, whimsical tribute
to an event, person or thing. Ideas for things to memorialize include
your pet, a birthday or anniversary, one of your favorite people, a
special celebrity, and a hobby or even a sport or sports team. The ideas
are only as endless as your imagination. The miniature shrines can be
given to people as gifts or as a substitute for a greeting card on a
special occasion. They make a great decoration to hang from a car’s
rear-view mirror. Lou Carver, who has taught many art classes here at the
Y and in Spokane, will be your leader. All supplies provided. Make as
many as time allows.
POSITIVE LIFE CHANGES THROUGH HYPNOSIS AND MEDITATION
6 sessions.......................... Begins Monday, October
13...........................
6:30-8:00pm........................................... $63.90
The key to self-love and self-acceptance is working with the subconscious
to bring forth a conscious awareness of who you are and what you want to
do. In this class, you will learn how to use self-hypnosis and meditation
to make the changes you want. This is your opportunity to begin to change
eating habits, reduce stress, increase self-confidence, control pain, quit
smoking, and more. You choose your goal and begin to make improvements.
Class will be led by Julie Jacobs, who is a licensed hypno-therapist in
the state of Washington. She operated her own private practice in Seattle
for five years.
SANTA PAWS PET PHOTOS
1 session............................. Saturday, December
13..................................... 3:00-5:00pm........ 1st
photo $10.00/2nd $5.00
Santa Paws is not really a class, but an event. This is your chance to
get your pet’s picture taken with Santa Paws. All pets are welcome! Pets
that bark and pets that purr, warm blooded pets or cold blooded pets, pets
that fly or pets that waddle; they are all welcome to sit or perch or
stand with Santa. Pictures are printed while you wait, in your choice of
5x7 or 8x10. Reservations are not necessary. The proceeds from this
event benefit two organizations, the YWCA and the Lewis-Clark Kennel Club
Spay/Neuter Fund.
SIGN LANGUAGE: Fingerspelling, the Basis of Signing
1 session............................. Saturday, October
4.........................................
12:30-3:30pm......................................... $18.11
Learning to fingerspell will start you on the road to learning how to
communicate with the deaf. During this three-hour class, you will learn
the 26 hand shapes used in the manual alphabet. This one-handed alphabet
is used all across the United States. A knowledge of fingerspelling is
necessary to be able to sign in American Sign Language. The instructor,
William Long, has been teaching signing classes for 14 years and has
interpreted for the deaf for 27 years.
SIGN LANGUAGE: ASL, Signing Everyday Phrases
6 sessions.......................... Begins Monday, October
13...........................
6:30-8:00pm........................................... $63.90
In this class, you will learn common phrases used by the deaf. American
Sign Language (ASL) is the native language of the deaf community in the
USA. It contains different syntax and grammar than English. The signs
represent concepts and not words, using fingerspelling when necessary. By
using these signs, you can start communicating with the deaf. William
Long will be teaching this class and the fingerspelling class. To attend
this class, you must already know how to fingerspell.
STAINED GLASS QUILT BLOCK
2 sessions.......................... Monday, October
6............................................
6:30-830pm............................................ $53.25
Create a beautiful stained glass window hanging for your home or as a
gift. You choose the colors of glass to fit your décor, and then learn
how to grind and foil the glass to design a stained glass hanging that
looks like a quilt block. This class is being held at The Stained Glass
Company, at their new location, 832 Main Street, Lewiston. The owner,
Darcy Lodge, will be your instructor as you are introduced to the art of
stained glass design.
TASTE OF INDIA AND NEPAL
1 session............................. Friday, October
10.............................................
6:00-8:00pm........................................... $15.98
Learn how to cook some of the exotic foods of India and its neighboring
country, Nepal. Indian food is characterized by the use of many spices
and herbs while cooking. You will learn to create a Nepali salad, Indian
curry chicken, momo, a beef dumpling made in Nepal, and lassi, a
refreshing fruit drink made in India. Change your cooking from boring
into mouthwatering! Class is being taught by Nepali natives Anuja
Shrestha and Astha Lama.
WIRE-WRAPPED BEAD PENDANT
1 session............................. Thursday, October
23......................................
5:30-7:30pm........................................... $37.28
Take one outstanding, large bead, add genuine silver wire, mix them
together just right and you will have a stunning pendant ready to hang on
the chain of your choice. This class will teach you the principles of
wire-wrapping. The needed supplies and tools will be provided (chain not
included). Class is being held at Simple Reflections, 326 Main Street,
Lewiston. This is a wonderful bead shop, owned and operated by the class
instructor, Anita Grimm.
WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP
Ongoing............................... Every
Thursday..................................................
6:30-8:00pm........................................... No Fee
This group is open to women of any age who have been emotionally,
physically, sexually, financially and/or socially abused. Topics include
personal safety, power and control issues, emotional and physical health,
family dynamics, grief and loss, stress management, and building
self-esteem. Simultaneously, children of any age whose mothers are
attending Women’s Support Group are welcome to attend Children’s
Support Group. This group uses creative techniques such as games,
activities and storytelling to teach children who have been exposed to
domestic violence and/or are victims of abuse about appropriate expression
of emotion, anger control, communication skills, guilt, grief and loss. |
