Hudson Community Services: Community Education, School Age Care, Summer Programs

Taylor Swift’s fun, sassy song invites you to move your feet, sing along and ...”Shake it off”! So grab some friends and enjoy an hour of fun that will have you dancing the night away!!! No partner needed.

Here's your chance to further improve your Spanish language skills. Learn more about the language and culture, advance your skills in pronunciation, vocabulary, reading comprehension and grammar. This course can also serve as a review for those who took Spanish lessons in the past or are interested in practicing the language. Please have readily available the textbook, Practice Makes Perfect Basic Spanish, Premium Third Edition, by Dorothy Richmond to the first class session. New and used textbooks are available at www.barnesandnoble.com or www.amazon.com.

More and more online scams are targeting older adults. Join Jennifer Lotze. the Hudson School District's Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning - Technology, to learn what to look for and how to protect yourself from relationship scams, charity scams, non-existent credit card offers, email phishing and more. This is one of Community Education's most requested classes. and it receives excellent evaluations: "Jen's personality as a presenter is great! She is knowledgeable, energetic, witty and kept everything interesting and relevant." "Seniors and adults who did not grow up with computers and cellphones are at a disadvantage. By the time we figure something out, it's already obsolete and we have to figure out the next thing. This class was excellent." "This class is so beneficial in teaching seniors and older adults how to protect themselves and their personal information when they are online." Participants should bring their Smartphone, iPad or other portable device to class.

Have some fun participating in this LIVE virtual Family Fun BAKE-ALONG class, as you BAKE & BUILD your own GINGERBREAD HOUSE together! Start a new holiday family tradition and create lifelong memories as you bring your family together to create a show-stopping edible work of art! Together, we will combine the wonderful flavors of gingerbread and use the dough to create the pieces that will be used to “build” breathtaking houses, and make the stiff royal icing that will hold everything together and be used as the “glue” to decorate your houses with candies and delicious treats. Participants will receive a list of ingredients at least a week in advance of the class to allow time for shopping and preparation. Participants will also receive a template that will need to be printed and cut out before the class to be used as a “pattern” to cut out the gingerbread before it is baked. We will be using the instructor’s Gingerbread Recipe for these houses that she has tested time and time again to ensure the cookie pieces are delicious but strong enough to hold the weight of the frosting and decorations as well. Participants will receive this recipe and template in a professionally developed PDF packet. Instructions on how to prepare for the class will be included. It will be a very memorable evening! This class will take place on Zoom, a free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Equipment Needs: Large sheet pan, parchment paper / non-stick baking mat, rolling pin, and mixer will be needed. Other items and ingredients will be listed in the handout you will receive 5-7 days before class Note: One registration fee for this online virtual class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If friends are gathering together in one person's home for a fun class, each adult friend / separate family needs to register separately. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

Students will participate as a group making cookies and candies for the holidays. Favorites like Russian Tea Cakes, Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies, Cranberry-Orange Shortbread Cookies, Chocolate Fudge and Pretzel Rods dipped in caramel and chocolate. Each student will go home with 10 dozen boxed holiday treats. All packaging is supplied.

A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited decades ago. For nearly 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Run time: 2 hours and 40 minutes, with one intermission. Price includes main floor seating and school bus transportation to and from the theater. Community Education will make every effort to accommodate seating requests; however, there is limited ability to accommodate all seating requests. No refunds will be issued after the ticket purchase deadline of December 31, 2023. Tickets may be transferred to another person if you are unable to attend the performance. Notify Community Education immediately at (715) 377-3722 of any ticket transfers.

Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people age 65 and older and certain people with a disability. Medicare can be complicated, but not knowing the basics and when to enroll can lead to increased costs and missed opportunities. The same instruction will be presented at each session; multiple sessions are offered for participant convenience. Heppner Insurance does not charge a fee. No products will be sold. The fee for this class supports Community Education's operations.

This class is for those who love to create things with their hands. During this parent/child pottery workshop sampler, participants will use a slab roller, extruder and an electric pottery wheel. We will make a variety of objects for friends and family members. Participants will also use a variety of colors to glaze their pieces at the end of class. The instructor will add a clear glaze finish and fire the pieces the following week. Adults and children should each register separately for this class. Both new and returning students are welcome. Dress in grubby clothes. Participants are encouraged to bring an apron or towel. Class meets at Craig Seath's Studio (1023 7th St, Hudson, WI). Please go to the building/studio behind the house. Please bring $25.00 for a material fee/person, which will be collected by the instructor at the beginning of class. The same instruction will be presented at each session; multiple sessions are offered for participant convenience.

Are you a master at putting puzzles together? Then this is the event for you! January is National Puzzle Month, so let’s celebrate with a friendly competition! Grab your friends or come with your family and join the fun! Teams of 4 people will race against each other to see who can finish the same 500-piece jigsaw puzzle first in a two-hour time frame. (That’s 500 pieces in 7,200 seconds, or one piece being placed every 14.4 seconds!) At the start of the timer, players will unwrap their puzzle and work together to complete the puzzle before the other teams. (If no teams complete their puzzle before the time ends, the winning team will be chosen by the fewest number of loose pieces left.) Prizes will be awarded. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Tuition fee includes the puzzle your team gets to keep. Added bonus: Bring your old puzzles to exchange in a FREE puzzle swap! There are limited spots available, so please register early. Team Check in: 5:30 PM Puzzle Competition Begins: 6:00 PM Only one adult (aged 18+) needs to register for their team. It is not necessary to register all team members. When registering, you will be asked to indicate the names and ages of the other three team members.

Social Security is a vital income source for many retirees. But it can be a confusing topic and making the most of it can have a lot to do with timing it right. This workshop can help attendees get answers to their questions and learn what social security can mean for them. Thrivent does not charge a fee for this class. No products will be sold. The fee for this class supports Community Education's operations.

One night. One dance. A lifetime of fun! An "Arch" and a "Loop" are just two of the patterns that can take you from the sidelines onto the dance floor. Couples only, please. Please register only one adult - it is not necessary to register both adults. When you register, you'll be asked to provide the name of your dance partner.

Did you receive a new camera during the holidays? Now that you have that great camera, let's learn how to use it and create great pictures! This course will introduce you to photography and the basic functions, operational settings and programs of a DSLR or mirrorless camera. Understand how to care for your camera and lens. And, finally, learn how to take great pictures! Students should bring their camera to class, along with the camera's owners manual.

It's critical to have a solid understanding of the tax status of investments to make informed decisions and avoid paying more than your fair share. In this seminar, attendees learn: How future tax changes may create the potential for higher taxes. Ways to create tax-free retirement income. How Social Security is taxed. How to work efficiently within current tax brackets. Thrivent does not charge a fee for this class. No products will be sold. The fee for this class supports Community Education's operations.