Each year we help our clients celebrate the seasons with the following events, designed to get everyone in a festive spirit!
All programs are available in-person or by video
All programs can also be done outdoors in nice weather or with overhead cover (except Soap Making, April in Paris, Viva Mexico, A Healthier Thanksgiving, and Holidays Around the World)
Chinese New Year: Date Varies
- Tai Chi Class – A fun celebration of Chinese New Year through Tai Chi. We will have an informational discussion on how Chinese New Year is celebrated, and also talk about the symbolism of the animal that governs this new year. Then we will do classic Tai Chi movements. No previous Tai Chi experience is necessary, and the movements can be done either seated or standing.
- Chinese New Year Food Festival – Learn about Chinese culture and the Chinese zodiac while feasting on traditional Chinese food…with fortune cookies for dessert.
Valentine’s Day: February 14
- Cookie Decorating and Punch Making – Participants will learn cake decorating techniques to create their own unique cookie decorations. We’ll also make some yummy punch. (1 hour class plus ingredients)
- Hand Made Greeting Cards – We will use a combination of stamping, painting, stenciling, and other decorative techniques to create one-of-a-kind designs. (1 hour class plus $3.50 per person for materials)
- Valentine’s Day Sing-Along – An hour of well-known songs about love and devotion. Performed with a singer and guitar. Small percussion instruments are handed out so that everyone can participate. (1 hour program)
- Soap Making – Learn how to make quick and easy guest-size scented soaps to use yourself or to give as gifts. While the soap is cooling we’ll learn about the history of soap making and decorate bags to keep our soaps in. (1 hour class plus ingredients – $3 per soap) If possible, please provide a microwave, refrigerator and clean-up sink. If not, we will bring alternatives.
St. Patrick’s Day: March 17
- Cookie Decorating and Punch Making – Participants will learn cake decorating techniques to create their own unique cookie decorations. We’ll also make some yummy punch. (1 hour class plus ingredients)
April in Paris
- April in Paris – Celebrate spring with this interactive slideshow about all things French. We’ll learn about French food, music, architecture, art, fashion and even perfume. We’ll taste some yummy French foods while listening to traditional French Cabaret music. Vive la France! Please provide food prep area (no cooking required), clean-up sink, plates and utensils. Please also provide a computer, TV or projector for the slideshow.
Easter: Date Varies
- Cookie Decorating and Punch Making – Participants will learn cake decorating techniques to create their own unique cookie decorations. We’ll also make some yummy punch. (1 hour class plus ingredients)
- Hand Made Greeting Cards – We will use a combination of stamping, painting, stenciling, and other decorative techniques to create one-of-a-kind designs. (1 hour class plus $3.50 per person for materials)
Earth Day: April 22
- Hand Made Greeting Cards – We will use a combination of stamping, painting, stenciling, and other decorative techniques to create one-of-a-kind designs. (1 hour class plus $3.50 per person for materials)
Cinco de Mayo: May 5
- Viva Mexico! – An interactive slideshow celebrating the people, culture and food of Mexico. Learn about the art, music, dance, customs, holidays, and festivities of Mexico while tasting some yummy Mexican food and listening to mariachi music. We will even learn how do the Mexican Hat Dance! (Can be either a 1 hour or 90 minute class, plus cost of ingredients) Please provide food prep area (no cooking required), clean-up sink, plates and utensils. Please also provide a computer, TV or projector for the slideshow.
Mother’s Day: Second Sunday in May
- Hand Massages – A great way to pamper mothers and grandmothers. Recipients will receive relaxing hand massages with scented lotion, from a licensed massage therapist. Length of massage time depends on number of participants, multiple therapists are available for larger groups. (1 hour program)
- Cookie Decorating and Punch Making – Participants will learn cake decorating techniques to create their own unique cookie decorations. We’ll also make some yummy punch. (1 hour class plus ingredients)
- Hand Made Greeting Cards – We will use a combination of stamping, painting, stenciling, and other decorative techniques to create one-of-a-kind designs. (1 hour class plus $3.50 per person for materials)
- Gourmet Ice Cream – Create delicious ice cream treats using interesting and unusual toppings, ranging from sweet to savory to spicy. Sure to satisfy your sweet tooth in new ways! (1 hour class to make 3 toppings, or 90 minute class to make 5 toppings, plus cost of ingredients) Please provide cooking appliances (varies depending on recipes selected), clean-up sink, plates and utensils.
- Soap Making – Learn how to make quick and easy guest-size scented soaps to use yourself or to give as gifts. While the soap is cooling we’ll learn about the history of soap making and decorate bags to keep our soaps in. (1 hour class plus ingredients – $3 per soap) If possible, please provide a microwave, refrigerator and clean-up sink. If not, we will bring alternatives.
Memorial Day: Last Monday in May
- Patriotic Sing-Along – An hour full of great American songs that we know and love! Performed with a singer and guitar. Small percussion instruments are handed out so that everyone can participate. (1 hour program)
- Gourmet Ice Cream – Create delicious ice cream treats using interesting and unusual toppings, ranging from sweet to savory to spicy. Sure to satisfy your sweet tooth in new ways! (1 hour class to make 3 toppings, or 90 minute class to make 5 toppings, plus cost of ingredients) Please provide cooking appliances (varies depending on recipes selected), clean-up sink, plates and utensils.
Father’s Day: Third Sunday in June
- Cookie Decorating and Punch Making – Participants will learn cake decorating techniques to create their own unique cookie decorations. We’ll also make some yummy punch. (1 hour class plus ingredients)
- Hand Made Greeting Cards – We will use a combination of stamping, painting, stenciling, and other decorative techniques to create one-of-a-kind designs. (1 hour class plus $3.50 per person for materials)
- Gourmet Ice Cream – Create delicious ice cream treats using interesting and unusual toppings, ranging from sweet to savory to spicy. Sure to satisfy your sweet tooth in new ways! (1 hour class to make 3 toppings, or 90 minute class to make 5 toppings, plus cost of ingredients) Please provide cooking appliances (varies depending on recipes selected), clean-up sink, plates and utensils.
- Soap Making – Learn how to make quick and easy guest-size scented soaps to use yourself or to give as gifts. While the soap is cooling we’ll learn about the history of soap making and decorate bags to keep our soaps in. (1 hour class plus ingredients – $3 per soap) If possible, please provide a microwave, refrigerator and clean-up sink. If not, we will bring alternatives.
Independence Day: July 4
- Patriotic Sing-Along – An hour full of great American songs that we know and love! Performed with a singer and guitar. Small percussion instruments are handed out so that everyone can participate. (1 hour program)
- Cookie Decorating and Punch Making – Participants will learn cake decorating techniques to create their own unique cookie decorations. We’ll also make some yummy punch. (1 hour class plus ingredients)
- Gourmet Ice Cream – Create delicious ice cream treats using interesting and unusual toppings, ranging from sweet to savory to spicy. Sure to satisfy your sweet tooth in new ways! (1 hour class to make 3 toppings, or 90 minute class to make 5 toppings, plus cost of ingredients) Please provide cooking appliances (varies depending on recipes selected), clean-up sink, plates and utensils.
Halloween: October 31
- Cookie Decorating and Spiced Cider Making – Participants will learn cake decorating techniques to create their own unique cookie decorations. They will also learn how to make yummy spiced cider. (1 hour class plus ingredients)
- Hand Made Greeting Cards – We will use a combination of stamping, painting, stenciling, and other decorative techniques to create one-of-a-kind designs. (1 hour class plus $3.50 per person for materials)
- Fall Pumpkins – Using paper pumpkins or real pumpkins/gourds, we’ll bring them to life with various decorating techniques and art accessories. A great way to celebrate Fall! (1 hour class, plus $1 per pumpkin for paper or $3 per pumpkin for real)
Veterans’ Day: November 11
- Patriotic Sing-Along – An hour full of great American songs that we know and love! Performed with a singer and guitar. Small percussion instruments are handed out so that everyone can participate. (1 hour program)
- Hand Made Greeting Cards – We will use a combination of stamping, painting, stenciling, and other decorative techniques to create one-of-a-kind designs. (1 hour class plus $3.50 per person for materials)
- Cookie Decorating and Spiced Cider Making – Participants will learn cake decorating techniques to create their own unique cookie decorations. They will also learn how to make yummy spiced cider. (1 hour class plus ingredients)
Thanksgiving: Fourth Thursday in November
- “A Healthier Thanksgiving” Cooking Class – New twists on your favorite Thanksgiving classics. Lighter and healthier versions sure to satisfy! We will also learn new recipes that are sure to become “old classics”, and we will make a recipe to eat in class. (1 hour class plus ingredients)
- Cookie Decorating and Spiced Cider Making – Participants will learn cake decorating techniques to create their own unique cookie decorations. They will also learn how to make yummy spiced cider. (1 hour class plus ingredients)
- Hand Made Greeting Cards – We will use a combination of stamping, painting, stenciling, and other decorative techniques to create one-of-a-kind designs. (1 hour class plus$3.50 per person for materials)
Winter: Begins December 21
- “Holidays Around the World” – An interactive slideshow presentation featuring December holiday traditions from around the world, complete with holiday songs, games and treats. Fun for everyone! (1 hour class) Please provide a computer, tv or projector for the slideshow
- Folk Art Snowman Project – Painting and glueing objects to create a wooden folk art snowman. (1 hour class plus $2 per person for materials)
- “Create a Snowy Day” Art Project – A torn paper art project to create a wintry wonderland. (1 hour class plus $2 per person for materials)
- Cookie Decorating and Spiced Cider Making – Participants will learn cake decorating techniques to create their own unique cookie decorations. They will also learn how to make yummy spiced cider. (1 hour class plus ingredients)
Hanukkah: Begin 25th of Kislev
- Cookie Decorating and Spiced Cider Making – Participants will learn cake decorating techniques to create their own unique cookie decorations. They will also learn how to make yummy spiced cider. (1 hour class plus ingredients) Please let us know if Kosher ingredients are required
- Hand Made Greeting Cards – We will use a combination of stamping, painting, stenciling, and other decorative techniques to create one-of-a-kind designs. (1 hour class plus $3.50 per person for materials)
- Holiday Sing-Along – An hour full of non-denominational December holiday songs that are sure to get your group into a festive spirit! Small percussion instruments are handed out so that everyone can participate. This one is sure to get those toes tapping! (1 hour program)
- Soap Making – Learn how to make quick and easy guest-size scented soaps to use yourself or to give as gifts. While the soap is cooling we’ll learn about the history of soap making and decorate bags to keep our soaps in. (1 hour class plus ingredients – $3 per soap) If possible, please provide a microwave, refrigerator and clean-up sink. If not, we will bring alternatives.
- Hanukkah Pony – A Pony or horse, all dressed up for Hanukkah, will visit for an hour of furry fun and holiday merriment. Everyone who wants to is welcome to pet the pony. We’ll also play the dreidel game while we’re waiting for our turn. The pony’s hooves are wrapped so they don’t damage the floor, and they are trained not to “go” while inside the building. (1 hour program – please contact us for pricing)
Christmas: December 25
- Cookie Decorating and Spiced Cider Making – Participants will learn cake decorating techniques to create their own unique cookie decorations. They will also learn how to make yummy spiced cider. (1 hour class plus ingredients)
- Hand Made Greeting Cards – We will use a combination of stamping, painting, stenciling, and other decorative techniques to create one-of-a-kind designs. (1 hour class plus $3.50 per person for materials)
- Holiday Sing-Along – An hour full of memorable songs that are sure to get your group into a festive spirit! Small percussion instruments are handed out so that everyone can participate. You may choose either a Christmas performance by a singing elf or a non-denominational holiday performance. This one is sure to get those bells jingling and those toes tapping! (1 hour class)
- Santa and his Pony – A singing Santa or singing elf and their Christmas Pony or horse visit for an hour of furry fun and holiday merriment. Santa plays guitar and sings all of your Christmas favorites, and everyone who wants to is welcome to pet the pony. The pony’s hooves are wrapped so they don’t damage the floor, and they are trained not to “go” while inside the building. (1 hour program – please contact us for pricing) *These activities are also available separately – only the singing Santa/elf or only the Christmas pony.
- Soap Making – Learn how to make quick and easy guest-size scented soaps to use yourself or to give as gifts. While the soap is cooling we’ll learn about the history of soap making and decorate bags to keep our soaps in. (1 hour class plus ingredients – $3 per soap) If possible, please provide a microwave, refrigerator and clean-up sink. If not, we will bring alternatives.
Kwanzaa: December 26-31
- Cookie Decorating and Spiced Cider Making – Participants will learn cake decorating techniques to create their own unique cookie decorations. They will also learn how to make yummy spiced cider. (1 hour class plus ingredients
- Hand Made Greeting Cards – We will use a combination of stamping, painting, stenciling, and other decorative techniques to create one-of-a-kind designs. (1 hour class plus $3.50 per person for materials)
- Soap Making – Learn how to make quick and easy guest-size scented soaps to use yourself or to give as gifts. While the soap is cooling we’ll learn about the history of soap making and decorate bags to keep our soaps in. (1 hour class plus ingredients – $3 per soap) If possible, please provide a microwave, refrigerator and clean-up sink. If not, we will bring alternatives.
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