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Adult Trips & Activities
Car Care 101
This course covers the basics of car maintenance including
checking fluids, fixing a flat and even changing the oil. This is a perfect
course for new or not so new drivers looking to better maintain there cars.
Participants will be able to work on there own car. Wear old cloths.
(Saturday) (301008)
| Date: |
October 16th |
| Time: |
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon |
| Fee: |
$15/R |
| Fee: |
$20/NR |
Computer Classes
Please join us for 4 weeks of Computer Classes at the
Shrewsbury City Center starting at 10 a.m. Classes will provide an in-depth
knowledge of your windows application that will improve and enhance your
computer experience. Some of the areas we will explore are computer updates,
email attachments, Internet protection, searches, passwords and online
banking. Required: Some experience using a computer and a laptop to bring to
class (EXCEPTION - partner with another student and their laptop). Limited
to 15 students. So enroll soon! (Thursdays) (301001)
| Dates: |
September 9th - September
30th (301001) |
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Time: |
10:00
a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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| Fee: |
$35 |
Ameristar Casino St. Charles
Try your luck at the new Ameristar that boasts the largest
selection of slot machines and table games in the metro St. Louis. Venture
through the 130,000 square-foot casino with 3,300 slots and games, including
a live poker room. Take advantage of the 25 credits for $20 offered to our
group. A bountiful buffet is included to dine at your leisure. You must
bring a photo ID. Space is limited so sign up early. (Tuesdays) (301006)
| Dates: |
September
28th & November 30th |
| Time: |
9:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (At Casino from
10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.) |
| Fee: |
$23/R |
| Fee: |
$25/NR |
Dog Training Classes
Puppy Kindergarten/Elementary - This class is for puppies 8 weeks
to 8 months of age. Puppies will learn basic manners, appropriate play and
socialization with other dogs, and socialization and interaction with
humans. Puppies will be eligible to achieve the AKC STAR Puppy designation.
Puppies will be split into groups by age for playtime. (301002)
| Session I: |
October 6th - December
1st (Wednesdays) |
| Session II: |
October 7th - December 2nd (Thursdays) |
| Times: |
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Fee: |
$90 |
Beginner/Intermediate Dog Training -This class is for dogs 4
months and older. The dog may have no previous training experience, or have
had some basic training. In this class handlers and dogs will learn
foundation skills for good behavior and formal obedience, attention to
handler, targeting, sit, down, loose leash walking, go to a mat/station,
wait, stays, come when called, and polite greeting of people. Dogs will also
learn to work with distractions.
(Thursdays)
(301004)
| Dates: |
October 7th - December 2nd |
| Times: |
8:15 p.m. -
9:15 p.m. |
| Fee: |
$90 |
Advanced Dog Training - This class is for dogs and handlers who
have mastered the basic foundation skills and are working on specific
behaviors. Obedience, Agility, Rally, advanced clicker skills, and
troubleshooting for behavior and competition will be topics. Pre-requisites;
must have attended Canine Challenge with Greater St. Louis Training Club, or
Clicker Potluck, or have permission of an instructor. (Wednesdays) (301003)
| Dates: |
October 6th - December
1st |
| Times: |
8:15 p.m. -
9:15 p.m. |
| Fee: |
$90 |
Kimmswick Blue Owl and Anheuser Estate
Tour
Save your appetite for a meal at the famous Blue Owl,
where everything is homemade. After lunch we’ll tour the historic summer
home of the Anheuser family. We’ll make some time to check out the many
shops located with in the commercial district of Kimmswick, many of which
are listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Lunch and tour
included, all shopping on your own. (Thursday) (301009)
| Date: |
September 30th |
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Time: |
10:30
a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
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| Fee: |
$55/R |
| Fee: |
$60/NR |
Indulgence Day Trip
Hold off on those New Year’s resolutions just a little
longer. We are spending the day de-stressing from the Holidays and indulging
ourselves. Our first stop is chocolate lovers paradise with hand-crafted
chocolates and a large assortment of packaged seasonal candies at the
Chocolate Affair in Highland, IL. We’ll cross the street to House of Plenty
for lunch where portions really are “plenty.” Our last stop will take us to
Lebanon, IL to the Dr. Jazz soda Fountain, a truly unique stop that will
take you back in time to an old time soda fountain. Lunch and transportation
included in price, A Chocolate Affair purchases and soda fountain dessert
are on your own. (Tuesday) (301011)
| Dates: |
January 25th |
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Time: |
9:30
a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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| Fee: |
$50/R |
| Fee: |
$55/NR |
Cropping Night Out
Grab your girlfriends and come enjoy a night out. In
this class you'll have fun learning the basics about how to create a photo
safe environment to gather your precious memories. We will teach how to mat
and layer your photos, use small accents and embellishments, and create
complimentary color coordination. In addition, you will be introduced to
various styles of pages and a variety of adhesives. You will be creating the
pages during class time. Please bring 5-10 pictures of an event to each
class. Let's Crop!! Feel free to bring drinks and snacks of your choice.
(Thursdays) (301012)
| Date: |
September 2nd - 24th |
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Time: |
7:00
p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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| Fee: |
$40 |
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