Classes

History of Rock ‘n Roll

Thursdays • September 4, 11, 18, 25 • 1:00 - 2:15 p.m.

Still like that old-time rock and roll? Join Victor Bayers, history teacher, musician, and contributor to Little Steven Van Zandt’s TeachRock program, for a 4-session tour through rock and roll history – from Berry to the Beatles to Bruce. Meet fellow rock and roll fans and get a whole new perspective on your favorite songs through interactive listening sessions.

Introduction
September 4
Topics include how to define music genres and how to listen to a song to break it down. Participants will deconstruct songs to learn about rock and roll music and its place as an American art form.

The Rising and September 11, 2001
The Impact on the United States and My Hometown
September 11
Discuss music of the last 75 years and its importance as a social voice of change for the times to highlight the importance of American popular music and its contribution to American society and identity.

Intro to Cultural/Musical Development by Decade
September 18
Discover the early genres, founding fathers and roots of rock and roll through the decades.

Homegrown Music
September 25
Watch a student-produced documentary, Sonic Highways Middletown, which explores the rock and roll musical roots in Middletown and the legendary Jersey shore corridor. The film contains interviews with musicians and film footage and was presented to Steven Van Zandt’s Rock and Roll Forever Foundation in addition to numerous film festivals.

Class
Price: $40; Member Price: $32

Series
Price: $150; Member Price: $120

Intro to Canasta

Daytime
Tuesdays • September 9, 16, 30, and October 7 • 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Evening
Mondays • November 3, 10, 17, 24 • 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Curious about the card game everyone's talking about? Now is your chance to learn Canasta in a fun and relaxed setting! In this beginner-friendly class, you'll explore the fundamentals of the game – including key terminology, rules, scoring, special hands, and basic strategies. Whether you're brand new or just need a refresher, you'll be "melding" in no time. Come Meld with Mindy and discover the timeless charm and social fun of Canasta!

Price: $280; Member Price: $224

Minimum 6 people, maximum 12 people to run the class

Beginner Bridge Lessons

Thursdays • September 4, 11, 18 and 25 • 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Join us for the most interesting card game of all – Bridge. This beginner series covers the introduction to the bridge language ‘bidding,’ the rules of the game, scoring and basic strategies to play and defend. Bridge is a very dynamic partnership game. Whether your goal is to play at the kitchen table or join competitive tournaments, this is your opportunity to start the journey. Your instructor, Jak Karako is a master bridge player/teacher who competed in international championships.

Minimum 4 people, maximum 12 people to run the class

Price: $120; Member Price: $96

Bridge – Supervised Play!

Session I
Wednesdays • September 10 and 17 • 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Session II
Thursdays • October 9 and 30 • 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Session III
Thursdays • November 6 and 20 • 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Elevate your Bridge skills and enhance your game through supervised play. These sessions provide a structured e2-nvironment where you can practice and refine your techniques under the guidance of an expert instructor. Perfect for those who want to gain confidence and improve their strategic thinking, this course will help you transition from a novice to a more proficient Bridge player. This class is for those familiar with the rules and have some experience playing. PLEASE NOTE: Participants should have taken Beginner Bridge or have equivalent knowledge and experience.

2-Class Session
Price: $60, Member Price: $48

Mah Jongg for Beginners

Learn to play the American version of the ancient Chinese tile game. The game is easy to learn, fun to play, and a very sociable pastime. The course will cover the rules of the game as sanctioned by the National Mah Jongg League. Note: This is a basic class for students who have never played before or for students who need a refresher.

Minimum required to run the program

Daytime
Wednesdays • October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5 • 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Price: $125, Member Price: $100 per session

Evening
Session 1: Mondays • September 15, 29, October 6, 13 • 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Session 2: Mondays • November 3, 10, 17, 24 • 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Registration opening soon

Price: $100; Member Price $80

Siamese Mah Jongg

Monday, October 20 • 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Come join an exciting way to play American Mah Jongg- Siamese Mah Jongg! Do you play Mah Jongg and want to learn how to play with two people? Then learning Siamese Mah Jongg, which creatively uses 2 racks, is for you! Rhonda Riesenberg will teach encore lessons of this variation of the game. Together, we'll learn the subtle differences in the rules and scoring, how to play and have lots of play time. Perfect for couples! These lessons are for experienced Mah Jongg players.

Price: $25 Member Price $20

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Mah Jongg for Advanced Beginners

Monday, December 1 • 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Take your Mah Jongg skills to the next level with this advanced beginner class focused on strategy, decision-making, and high-level gameplay. Designed for players looking to dive into tile efficiency, defensive play, reading opponents and optimizing your hand for success.

Price: $25, Member Price: $20

Knitting Classes - Beginner to Intermediate

Tuesdays • October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25 (12/2 make-up class for when life gets in the way and you need to miss a class!) • 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

This combination class accommodates and combines our Beginners Learn to Knit with intermediate knitters.

Are you ready to learn to knit? For those learning a new skill, you will learn the basics including how to knit and purl stitches, cast-on and bind-off, seam and make cables! During the course you'll make a sweater for your favorite teddy bear. Students often finish their first project before the end of the course and are ready to learn more skills.

For intermediate knitters, who are already working on a project but need assistance or want to learn more advanced skills; this is the perfect place for you! Bring your project and the instructor will help guide you.

Minimum required to run class

Price: $140 Member price: $112
Optional Beginner Knitting Kit: $10 (includes one skein Worsted Weight wool, one pair bamboo knitting needles, tapestry needle, pattern)