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The Week Ahead With Community Ed
Boise's Choice for Lifelong Learning!
Here's a list of Community Education classes beginning next week (Jan. 27-30):
Basic Computer Skills: Learn basic computer terms, step-by-step use of the computer and the Windows environment, as well as a brief overview of software applications. Click here to learn more and register.
Bokwa: Bokwa is a new and completely different approach to group exercise that is rapidly spreading. Bokwa participants draw letters and numbers with their feet while performing an energizing and addictive cardio workout routine. Click here and here to learn more and register.
Carved in Stone: Cemetery History and Symbolism: Ever wander through an old cemetery and wonder about the lives of those buried there? This class takes a detailed look at the history of cemeteries; various types of cemeteries and burial customs of cultures and religions; and the sometimes hidden meaning of the many symbols and emblems found on gravestones. Click here to learn more and register.
Cooking Matters: A six-week hands-on cooking and nutrition class taught by chefs & dietitians that is only offered to income-eligible participants free of charge. Learn to prepare delicious, nutritious, affordable meals for the whole family! Click here to learn more and register.
Creative Writing Workshop: Back by popular demand! In this creative writing class, your imagination is free to be as wild as it can be! We will share thoughts and ideas that will advance your own writing technique.Click here to learn more and register.
Digital Photography: Advanced - Turning off 'Auto': This class is for students who are comfortable with photography and their camera. Our seasoned photographer will help you take your photography to the next level and take control of all the advanced functions on your camera. Click here to learn more and register.
Learn to Fly - Private/Sport Pilot Ground School: Taught by a Certified Flight Instructor, the Private / Sport Pilot Ground Training class is designed to allow the pilot applicant to acquire the aeronautical knowledge needed to safely operate as a Private/Sport Pilot in preparation to complete the required Private (or Sport) Pilot Knowledge Test. Click here to learn more and register.
Line Dance - Beginning: A long-time favorite with Community Ed! You can learn how to dance and get fit at the same time! Class is perfect for beginners. No partner or experience necessary. Click here to learn more and register.
Line Dance - Intermediate: Expand your horizon! This intermediate line dance class will offer more than just 40 steps. Challenge yourself! Click here to learn more and register.
Peanut Brittle: Learn how to make this classic winter treat by a local chef and culinary expert. Learn tips, tricks and ingredients necessary, then enjoy your finished product. The results will be sweet! Click here to learn more and register.
Satori Budokan Jujitsu: This class is tailored for parents and children. As a family, you will start by learning stretches & proper falling techniques. Then, you will learn basic self-defense moves from Jujitsu and Aikido. Click here to learn more and register.
Taekwondo Basics for Youth: Learn a lifetime sport that increases physical fitness, develops self defense practices, and builds both character and confidence. Click here to learn more and register.
Yoga - All Levels: This class is based on the ancient fitness science of hatha yoga. The class blends balance, strength, flexibility and power in a fitness format. Click here to learn more and register.
Zumba: ZumbaŽ fuses hypnotic musical rhythms and tantalizing moves to create a dynamic workout system designed to be FUN and EASY TO DO! Click here, here and here to learn more and register.
Zumba Gold: ZumbaŽ fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Click here and here to learn more and register.
Affordable Care Act - How it Affects You: This class will help you understand how the new Patient Protection Affordable Care Act (PPACA) affects individuals under age 65 who are not eligible for group insurance. Click here to learn more and register.
Bagpipes for Beginners: Learn to play one of the world's most challenging instruments! This class is taught by experienced players and designed for those with no musical experience. Click here to learn more and register.
Bagpipes - Intermediate: Continue on the bagpipe adventure! To join continuing class, students should have attended the beginning class here or somewhere else - at least six months playing the chanter. Click here to learn more and register.
Beginning Japanese: Taught by a former graduate school instructor with years of experience living in Japan. You will learn rudimentary instructions for pronunciation, grammar, sentence structure and conversation, as well as rudimentary writing practice. Click here to learn more and register.
Cooking to Live Right: Nutritious Meals Made Easy: In this 8-week course, you will learn about the essentials of nutrition combined with a cooking class for every science-based topic covered. Come away learning diet plans to prevent disease, high blood pressure & high cholesterol. Click here to learn more and register.
Critical Concepts in Fly Fishing: For beginner to intermediate fly anglers ready to take the next step. New info offered on Emergers dry fly fishing; nymphying and streamer fishing entomology; fly selection and equipment from an Idaho fishing specialist. Click here to learn more and register.
DSLR Photography Bootcamp: Exposure and Composition: Learn to combine technical DSLR camera skills like shutter speed, aperture, and ISO with creative vision to produce better photographs. Click here to learn more and register.
Explore Syria and the Middle East: Become more informed about a place in the world that has great impact on America by Robert Green, who has traveled in more than 70 countries over the past 50 years. Click here to learn more and register.
Fundraising Success: Join a successful fund-raiser as she shares strategies on how to raise funds for organizations through sales, auctions, raffles and even parties. Click here to learn more and register.
Gentle Shiatsu for Self Healing: Learn about gentle Shiatsu self-healing therapy to help relieve pain, tension, emotional stress and provide overall relaxation. No experience necessary. Click here to learn more and register.
Homemade Soup and Bread: This class will teach you how to make the perfect rainy day comfort food - homemade dinner rolls and vegetable barley soup. An easy and delicious meal that will satisfy the pickiest of eaters! Click here to learn more and register.
Host an Exchange Student: Bring the World to Your Door: Bring the world to your door by hosting a foreign exchange student. Learn the responsibilities of hosts and students and the benefits your family will receive from sharing your lives with someone from another culture. Click here to learn more and register.
HP Life Training- E-Mail Marketing: This topic introduces the start-up entrepreneur to online email marketing as a tool for business promotion. Click here to learn more and register.
Intro To Chakra Readings: This instructor will share information on the seven power centers of the body (chakras), and explore various ways in which we can develop our own intuition and connection with these spiritual centers. Click here to learn more and register.
Italian I: For Beginners: This course is for beginners who want to learn the basics. We will cover greetings, numbers, food and other important vocabulary to expand your conversational skills. Click here to learn more and register.
Kei Shin Kan Karate: Kei Shin Kan is a traditional style of Okinawan/Japanese karate which emphasizes discipline, physical conditioning and character development. Click here to learn more and register.
Line Dancing for Seniors: Exercise body and mind while dancing to routines choreographed to fun music.This class provides stress relief and encourages social interaction. Click here to learn more and register.
Long Distance UltraLight Backpacking: Learn how to plan such a hike, including physical conditioning, route selection, navigation, clothing, camping gear, food and maps. Click here to learn more and register.
Make Mozzarella Cheese: There's no need to pay grocery store prices for cheese when you can make it at home. Join this class and learn to make fresh mozzarella in your own kitchen in only half an hour. Click here to learn more and register.
Small Claims Courts in Idaho: How to file, win and collect a judgment in small claims court. Students will receive invaluable information on the Idaho court systems, rules, and regulations and how to make it work for you. Click here to learn more and register.
Social Dance Sampler: Why just watch 'Dancing with the Stars' when you can participate too? This experienced choreographer/judge will guide students through an intro to dance rhythms, nightclub survival, swing, foxtrot, salsa, waltz, country western, freestyle, or whatever the students want. Click here to learn more and register.
Successful Aging in Place: Making the Right Decisions: Lead by an RN specializing in geriatric care, families and caregivers will identify tools and services that may enable seniors to stay in their own homes longer. Click here to learn more and register.
Taekwondo Basics for Tiny Tigers: Through Songham Taekwondo, the Tiny Tiger students develop focus, attention span, physical coordination, bully prevention and self-defense skills. Click here and here to learn more and register.
Taekwondo Basics for Youth: Learn a lifetime sport that increases physical fitness, develops self defense practices and builds both character and confidence. Click here and here to learn more and register.
Wordpress.org: Demonstration on understanding Wordpress front-end and back-end features - template design, widget content-blocks, adding page menus and page content, creating and managing posts and more. Click here to learn more and register.
1031 Tax Deferred Exchange: Learn everything you need to know about 1031 tax exchanges. Avoid paying Uncle Sam a large amount of your Equity. Learn how you can SAVE MONEY on your equity gains. Click here to learn more and register.
Apply the Principals of Nature to Improve the Success of Your Business: This class will explore how nature handles change by introducing The Principles of Nature and adapting them to the business environment to assist both individuals, leaders, and organizations evolve in harmony with change. Click here to learn more and register.
Beginning Guitar: Learn the fundamentals of music and how to play guitar in a fun and relaxed class setting. Click here to learn more and register.
Belly Dance: Enjoy a fun and empowering introduction to basic Arabic, Egyptian, and Turkish styles of belly dance. Get moving with this feminine art that strengthens the cardiovascular system and inner core. Click here to learn more and register.
Clutter Free Living: Every home has storage issues regardless of its size. Double your storage space with simple principles that will keep your home clutter-free all day - every day. Click here to learn more and register.
Cycling: Indoor cycling at its best! This 60 minute class will simulate riding various types of terrain. Enjoy sprinting, climbing, interval training and more! Click here to learn more and register.
Fitness Conditioning with Shotokan Karate: Explore basic self-defense techniques while improving your balance, coordination and flexibility through the study of traditional, disciplined, Okinawan Shotokan Karate. Click here to learn more and register.
Group Active: Activate your life in only one hour! Feeling fitter, stronger and more alive has never been more achievable or more enjoyable! Click here to learn more and register.
Guitar for Everyone: This class is for beginning and advancing acoustic guitar students. Learn the skills that will enable you to play the music YOU want to play. Click here to learn more and register.
Listening to the Stones: Each one of us has a story inside that is just waiting to burst forth. Stones are as ancient as the Earth, and hold the stories of the planet. Click here to learn more and register.
Shorin-Ryu Karate: This traditional Okinawan/Japanese karate class will emphasize basic technique, balance and respect. Course will include self defense training, as well as traditional kicks, blocks and strikes. Click here to learn more and register.
Spanish for Everyone: This class is designed to help everyone interested in learning and/or improving their Spanish, no matter what your previous language experience. Click here to learn more and register.
Taking the Fear Out of Breast Cancer: This class will discuss how to reduce your risk of breast cancer naturally by greater than 50% according to the latest published medical research. Click here to learn more and register.
Weight Loss for a Healthy Life: Learn how to eat healthy on a budget, read labels correctly, and how to make a lifestyle change to be your best! Click here to learn more and register.
World Religions - An Exploration: Investigate world religions with a retired nuclear engineer who lived and worked in Israel for three years. Click here to learn more and register.
CPR Certification: Learn the American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) Heartsaver CPR procedures for performing Heartsaver CPR and methods for assisting choking patients. This class will also cover the AED (Automated External Defibrillators) used in schools. Click here to learn more and register.
DIY Valentine Wreath: This fun and creative class will teach you how to use coffee filters in a unique way; to make a Valentine's Day wreath! Click here to learn more and register.
Essential Oils for Pregnancy: Learn how to use essential oils safely and effectively throughout pregnancy to help control all those symptoms nobody told you about! Click here to learn more and register.
Learn to Jam Bluegrass: Led by an experienced Banjo and Acoustic Bass player. Click here to learn more and register.
Pickleball: Come learn how to play one of the fastest growing sports among active older adults. Pickleball is a mini version of tennis played on a badminton size court. Click here to learn more and register.
Scottish Gaelic for Beginners: Join the growing local Scottish Gaelic community! Learn common phrases, expressions and basic Scottish Gaelic conversation. Click here to learn more and register.
Starting Right: Backyard Chickens & Your Garden: Come learn the basics of caring for your backyard chickens and how they can help your garden grow! Click here to learn more and register.
Irish Dance: Enjoy the spirited music and lively steps of this traditional Irish dance with a dancing champion and long-time performer. Click here to learn more and register.
Click on the image below to review our complete Winter catalog and click here to register.
Thank you for your support of our program!
The Community Education Team

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