Community School Programs

COMMUNITY SCHOOL OFFERINGS - SPRING 2024
To enroll, please email [email protected] Checks are payable to Palisades School District; please bring to class after emailing Donna Holmes. Checks may also be mailed to 39 Thomas Free Drive, Kintnersville, PA 18930

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HEARTSAVER CPR AED COURSE: Tuesdays - April 30 OR May 28, 2024

The American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED Course trains participants to provide high-quality CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely and effective manner. The course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. We recommend that you wear comfortable clothing to the class. Our class is available for anyone 14 years of age or older. Class size is limited.

Instructors:  Heather Page, MS, BSN, RN  and Robin Hahn, RNC

Location:  PHS Cyber Center

Time:  6:30-8:30pm

Cost:  $45/session


CERAMICS AND POTTERY:  Wednesdays, May 1 through June 5, 2024

The cost includes instruction and use of classroom space and wheels. We will provide two types of clay, glaze and underglaze. All tools and equipment will be available for use including hand tools, extruder and slab roller. Aprons will be provided and all of your work will be loaded and unloaded into kilns and fired for you!

You are guaranteed at least four complete works of art! These projects may include (but not limited to) learning skills such as the wheel, sgraffito, coil building, texturing techniques, slump molds and slab building. You can follow along guided projects or use the time to work independently. Lauren Sunday, the Palisades 3-Dimensional Design teacher, will be there for assistance.  

Instructor:  Lauren Sunday

Location:  PHS Room 215

Cost:  $100/6 sessions

Time: 6-7:30pm


DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING: Mondays - April 22 - June 3, 2024 (no class on May 27th)

Train your best friend to heel, sit, stay and come when called. This is a results-oriented class! You will be amazed at how much progress is made in six short weeks! Dogs must have a collar and a six-foot leash. The course fosters confidence in the dog and owner, while teaching the dogs to be compatible with other dogs. Enjoy this experience with your number one furry pal!

Instructor:  Jan Grave

Location: Meet at Outdoor Basketball Courts at PHS

Start Time:  7pm

Cost:  $125/6 sessions


ESSENTIAL OILS:  Monday, May 6, 2024

Supporting grieving with essential oils. Raising our vibration to honor Mother’s Day.  The session can be attended via ZOOM. Samples are available for in-person participants.

Facilitator:  Liza Beasley

Location:  PHS Cyber Center

Start Time:  6:30pm

Cost:  $25


HYPNOSIS CLASSES:  Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Stop Smoking with Hypnosis: 

Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session.  Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. Please bring a small pillow to class.  In a relaxed state, allow kind and healthy suggestions to enter your mind to help you achieve your goals.  Reinforcement audio CD or audio file is strongly recommended and is available for purchase for $18.

Location:  PHS B5

Stop Smoking class is from 6:30–7:30 pm (hypnosiscounselingcenter.com)

Cost:  $50

Weight Loss with Hypnosis: 

Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds

and keep them off in a safe, effective program. Please bring a small pillow to class. In a relaxed state, allow kind and healthy suggestions to enter your mind to help you achieve your goals.  Reinforcement audio CD or audio file is strongly recommended and available for purchase for $18.

Location:  PHS B5

Lose Weight class is from 7:30-8:30pm (hypnosiscounselingcenter.com)

Cost:  $50


Reduce Stress with Hypnosis - 

Most of us have some type of stress in our lives. This class focuses on how to identify and deal with stress in a healthy manner.  Utilizing varied relaxation techniques, learn to cope with different pressures in your life. Optional reinforcement audio CDs or audio file are available for $18 after class.

Location:  PHS B5

Reduce Stress class is from 8:30 – 9:15pm (hypnosiscounselingcenter.com)

Cost:  $50


PICKLEBALL - Tuesdays starting April 16, 2024

Coordinator:  Chris Cunnane

Location:  PHS Tennis Courts

Cost:  $5/week (walk ins welcome)

Time:  6-8pm


QI GONG:  Mondays, April 22 through June 3 2024

 

Health Qi Gong (pronounced chee gong) combines stretches, flowing movements, and breath to clear tension from the muscles, reduce stress, calm the mind.  The gentle, rhythmic movements of Qi Gong teach you to move with relaxation. Qi Gong helps to create physical and emotional balance in the body. It is both energizing and relaxing. Practiced as a form of exercise it improves vitality, helps to boost the immune system, prevent illness, and improves balance.

 

Mondays, 6 - 7pm

Palisades Middle School Cafeteria

Cost: $60/4 weeks

Session starts April 29, 2024 (*)

* Free Qi Gong Class - April 22 and June 3

 

TAI CHI - Mondays April 22 through June 3, 2024

 

Tai Chi is a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner accompanied by deep breathing. Often described as a moving meditation, Tai Chi has documented health benefits, including improved balance, decreased chronic pain, and stress relief. Tai Chi can also help relieve lower back pain, reduce blood pressure and improve focus. In this class we will introduce a Yang Style form.

 

Mondays, 7:15 - 8:15pm

Palisades Middle School Cafeteria

Cost: $60/4 weeks

Session starts April 29, 2024 (*)

*Free Tai Chi Class - April 22 and June 3


TENNIS ANYONE? - Sessions begin Tuesdays, starting May 14, 2024

Please see the attached schedule for specific dates and times.  Seasons 2 & 3 are held at the PHS Tennis Courts.  Register at BCTA Tennis Program Registration

2024 Tennis Schedule.pdf


VOLLEYBALL - Tuesdays through June 4, 2024 (no class 4/23)

Instructors:  Cynthia Reed and Rich Loveless

Location:  PALMS Gym

Cost:  $5/week (walk ins welcome)

Time:  7:30-9:30pm


VOLLEYBALL - Thursdays through June 6, 2024 (no class 4/25 or 5/16)

Instructors:  Cynthia Reed and Rich Loveless

Location:  PALMS Gym

Cost:  $5/week (walk ins welcome)

Time:  7:30-9:30pm


YOGA - Mondays April 8 - June 3, 2024 (no class May 27th)

All levels are welcome. Mat yoga poses and breathing techniques for calming, stretches, core work and balance.  Ending with meditation and reflection. Please bring your own mat, towel and water bottle.

Instructor:  Lisa Beasley

Location:  PHS Cyber Center

Cost:  $40/8 sessions

Time:  6:30-7:30pm

TO REGISTER FOR A CLASS:
Any Questions? Please contact: Email:  [email protected]
Call:  610-847-5131, ext. 2401