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Walking is a great aerobic exercise. It is considered weight bearing, which is good for your bone strength and health. Meet some new friends while walking the halls of Milan High School!
WHEN: During the school year (except school holidays) Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5:00p-8:00p (come and go as you please)
COST: Free!
WHERE: Meet at the Milan Community Education office in front of the school at the far left corner of the building. Park in the main parking area at the front of the building and enter through the doors off to the left side facing the building (this entrance is separate from the main entrance). Once inside, you'll find our office in the first door to the left.
Pottery Class
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Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop and make a unique, personalized ceramic dish. All bowls will be food-safe, microwave-safe, dishwasher-safe, and can be enjoyed for years! Students will be able to choose their own glaze color(s). For ages 5 and up! Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or other adult. Provided by One Acre Ceramics. There is a minimum enrollment of 10 students and a maximum of 20.
Bowls will be glazed and fired at One Acre Studio and will be returned to Milan Middle School for pickup 2-3 weeks after the session.
WHEN: Saturday November 9th from 1:00-2:00p
WHERE: Milan High School Cafeteria
COST: $17/person per Saturday (accompanying adult does not pay extra unless they plan to make their own pottery piece)
Provided by One Acre Ceramics Instructor Sarah and Thomas Gelsonliter 734-904-6322
To register and pay on-line, please visit:
https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56599/
Boating Safety Class
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This is a Michigan Safe Boating Course offered by the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department. This course of designed to teach both beginning and experienced boaters the "Rules of the Road". This course will provide attendees an opportunity to obtain a Michigan Boaters Safety Certificate.
Did you know? Persons less than 12 years can only operate a boat of more than 6hp but no more than 35 hp legally if they have been issued a boating certificate and are supervised on board by a person at least 16 years of age. Those born on or after July 1, 1996 may operate a boat only if they have been issued a boating safety certificate. Those born before July 1, 1996 may operate a boat legally without restrictions. Personal watercraft can be driven by 14 and 15 year olds only if they obtained a boating safety certificate and are accompanied on board by their parent or legal guardian. Those at least 16 years of age and born after December 31, 1978 may operate a PWC legally only if they have obtained a boating safety certificate.
WHEN: Date TBD for 2024/2025 from 8:00am-4:00pm (bring a lunch)
WHERE: Milan Middle School, Community Education Classroom
COST: $20
Instructor: Washtenaw County Sheriff's DepartmentTo register and pay online, please visit:
Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People
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In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do - using chords! Since this class is being held online with Zoom, you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And, since this course includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. You will also be provided with a recording of the class and an optional periodic online question and answer session. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands on instruction. Class is limited to 25 people. For ages 13+
Topics Include:
- How chords work in a song
- How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it
- How to form the three main types of chords
- How to handle different keys and time signatures
- How to avoid "counting"
- How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords
WHEN: Saturday November 16, 2024 from 9:00a-12:00p
WHERE: On Zoom
COST: $74 (this includes the online materials)
To register and pay online, please visit:
Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People
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Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but can't find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won't have to take private lessons to do it! This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. And, since this course includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. You will also be provided with a recording of the class and an optional periodic online question and answer session. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands on instruction. Class is limited to 25 students. For ages 13+
Topics Include:
- How chords work in a song
- How to form the three main types of chords
- How to tune your guitar
- How to buy a good guitar (and what to avoid)
- How to play along with simple tunes
- Basic strumming patterns
WHEN: Saturday November 16, 2024 9:00a to Noon
WHERE: On Zoom
COST: $74 (this includes the online materials)
To register and pay on-line, please visit: