Leisure and Special Interest
Try a new hobby or just learn something new with our wide range of special interest courses!
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Courses
- 冒险准备:为生存打包
- Bach Flowers to the Rescue
- Beauty in Biology and Math
- Beers of Europe
- Composting & Worm Composting at Home
- New York State Safe Boating
- Pet CPR and First Aid
- Pinball 101 - Basic Mechanics & Gameplay Techniques
- Power Tools 101
- Sustainable Landscaping & Ecological Design
- Travel Planning Made Easy
- Tree ID and Intro to Tree Science
- Whiskies of Scotland
- Wines of Italy
冒险准备:为生存打包
This class will equip you to safely and confidently venture out for an adventure in the wilderness for a day or a week. You will lean all about the gear, clothes, 工具和技术需要携带你的旅行包舒适, 解放你去探索荒山, 河流和山谷，我们优美的荒野土地的喜悦. 你会知道你需要什么，不需要什么, see some examples, and try on and test out how to organize your gear so that you are most comfortable and confident to plan that adventure. 懂得一点诀窍，你就可以走了!
课程将在纽约东格林布什镇公园路99号举行
Hollan Bonjukian, Trufitness and Nutrition的教练
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 7/25 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
ZSPI-304 700 | 29 seats left | $49 |
Bach Flowers to the Rescue
Do you feel stressed? In this workshop, 你会学到巴赫花卉疗法, a gentle system of self-help remedies discovered in 1930 by an English physician and homeopath who intended for them to be available to everyone to use at home. 大多数健康食品商店都有售, the Bach Flower Remedies are a system of 38 natural remedies taken in water to relieve common everyday stress. Come learn about and try these safe, gentle, non-habit-forming remedies made from nature. Try just two drops of a chosen remedy in water will allow you to experience them for yourself.
Course will be held in Williams Hall, Room 113
Nin Gridley, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 6/11 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
ZSPI-299 700 | 16 seats left | $19 |
Beauty in Biology and Math
为什么我们的大脑认为事物是美丽的? In this class, students are asked to bring, make, 或者画一些自然界美丽事物的例子, music, art, and design. We will discuss beauty in faces, nature, art, and perhaps current fashion as well. 我们将看看对称是如何影响我们对美的感知的, 奇怪的斐波那契数列是如何描述自然界的, 以及音调频率(这是物理学)如何结合起来发出美丽的声音. It’s mathematical!
Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B05
Catherine Talano, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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| Thursday, 6/13 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
ZSPI-302 700 | 9 seats left | $29 |
Beers of Europe
Did you know the first beer purity law was declared in Bavaria – and it was a move made for political survival, not a consumer protection law? 在本课程中，通过啤酒历史体验欧洲之旅. From the wheat beers of Belgium to the ales of England and Scotland; from the stouts of Ireland to the beers of France, Italy, the Czech Republic and even Russia; from Kolsch to Baltic Porter to India Pale Ale, students will learn the history of beer in Europe and its impact on the beer styles made and drank in the United States. 啤酒将被品尝，历史将被解释. 必须年满21岁才能注册本课程.
Course will be held in Williams Hall, Room 113
Carlo DeVito, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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| Tuesdays, 6/18 - 6/25 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
ZSPI-306 700 | 20 seats left | $69 |
Composting & Worm Composting at Home
你是否对堆肥感到好奇，但不知道从哪里开始? 你是一个资深的堆肥者，但正在寻找不同的视角吗? Come and learn the simple science and practice behind traditional forms of composting, 还有蚯蚓堆肥——利用蚯蚓制造丰富的土壤改良剂! There are many options available, even systems that work in the smallest apartments. 这个研讨会将包括一个活的蠕虫农场示范，Q&A session, and some great discussion!
Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B06
Rich Daley, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 6/10 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
ZSPI-287 700 | 19 seats left | $27 |
New York State Safe Boating
New York State requires certain boat operators to have a boating safety certificate. 所有5月1日或之后出生的人, 1996 are now required to successfully complete an approved course in boater education in order to operate a motorboat. Additionally, operators of any age (14 or older) that wish to operate a personal watercraft (PWC) are required to complete a boater education course. 欲了解更多信息，请访问http://parks.ny.gov/recreation/boating/education.aspx
Course will be held in Williams Hall, Room 113
Michael Cannistraci, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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| Monday, Wednesdays, 6/10 - 6/12 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
ZSPI-019 700 | 17 seats left | $69 |
Pet CPR and First Aid
无论你是宠物主人还是宠物爱好者, this class will provide critical knowledge that could help save a pet’s life. 教练玛丽·林恩是宠物地产公司的老板. and Merry Lynn Kennels and has been a successful business owner and leader in the pet business for more than 30 years and is certified by the American Red Cross for Pet First Aid and CPR. Students will need to purchase at least one textbook as part of the online portion of this course; approximate textbook cost is $20.
这是一门Brightspace D2L的在线课程.
Mary Lynn Gagnon, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 6/10 - 7/1 | ZSPI-141 700 | 14 seats left | $86 |
Pinball 101 - Basic Mechanics & Gameplay Techniques
This course will turn you into the pinball wizard you were always meant to be! 弹球游戏不仅仅是靠运气. 有了一些基本的技能，你可以征服任何弹球机. Each machine has its own rules, and learning to identify them is the key to scoring the most points. We will learn those techniques and use them on four different pinball machines spanning from the 1970s to today. 唯一的先决条件是对乐趣的渴望!
课程将在纽约州特洛伊河街251号的Mean Max Brewery举行
Jesse Ryan, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 6/18 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
ZSPI-300 700 | 8 seats left | $27 |
Power Tools 101
In this workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of hand power tools every DIY enthusiast and handy person should know! 我们将深入研究这个行业的基本工具, including the drill, impact driver, jig saw, multi-tool, and circular saw. We will explore the revolutionary technology behind brushless tools and how they outperform their regular counterparts. 无论您是初学者还是希望升级您的工具集, 加入我们，揭开电池驱动的手动工具的神秘面纱, learn the best practices, 并发现投资无刷技术的优势.
Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B06
Rich Daley, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 6/24 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
ZSPI-303 700 | 16 seats left | $27 |
Sustainable Landscaping & Ecological Design
This workshop will dive into designing and developing outdoor space in a beyond sustainable, 采用生态设计的环保方式. The primary focus will be on landscaping at the home scale in a way that focuses on soil health, native and beneficial plants, biodiversity, water-efficiency, and conserving resources. 你可以设计出不仅反映你独特视野的景观, 同时也为地球的健康做出积极贡献!
Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B06
Rich Daley, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 6/17 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
ZSPI-289 700 | 7 seats left | $27 |
Travel Planning Made Easy
This condensed, yet comprehensive, three-hour course is designed to demystify the process of planning your next adventure. 无论你是梦想周末度假还是长达数月的探险, this course will equip you with the essential tools and strategies to plan your trip efficiently and effectively. 从目的地选择到预算和打包, each module is packed with practical tips and actionable advice to streamline your travel planning experience. Come to class with a future trip ready to plan or just a dream of where you may want to go!
Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B05
Abigail Cavazos, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 6/17 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
ZSPI-301 700 | 4 seats left | $19 |
Tree ID and Intro to Tree Science
Introduction to learn how to identify trees and other woody plants on campus and in forest. Basics introduction in tree science such as how they grow, reproduce and the benefits to trees. Join ISA Certified Arborist in a lecture and walk around campus learning basic tree id and basic tree science. 根据天气和未铺路面的小路穿衣服.
Course will be held in Administration Building, Room 106
Brian Smith, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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| Thursday, 6/13 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
ZSPI-290 700 | 0 seats left | $24 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Whiskies of Scotland
第一瓶单一麦芽苏格兰威士忌是什么时候上市的? Not until 1964! Yet Scotland is the home to some of the most fabled and interesting whiskies in the world. From the Highlands to the Lowlands, Speyside, and Islay, 苏格兰出产一些有史以来最受欢迎的烈酒. Learn about the famous progenitors, from the moonshiners (yes, moonshining began in Scotland!) to Johnny Walker himself, to the story the Belvenie and the history of peat! Students will be sampling at least two single malts from each region as well as blends and other potent potables. 我们将一点点地探索这个地区和工业的历史. 必须年满21岁才能注册本课程.
Course will be held in Williams Hall, Room 113
Carlo DeVito, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursdays, 6/6 - 6/13 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
ZSPI-305 700 | 14 seats left | $69 |
Wines of Italy
Ciao! 没有什么比得上美丽的意大利, with its glimmering sunshine, fantastic foods, and terrific wines. But Italian wine is so complex! It doesn’t have to be – join us and discover the whites and reds of Italy, region by region. From pinot grigio to tocai friulano, 从sangiovese到nebbiolo，从dolcetto到brachetto和muscato, 从普罗赛克到阿玛罗内再到文桑托, you will learn about the regions, the winemakers’ secrets, the grapes, 以及可以追溯到罗马时代的葡萄酒. 威尼托、托斯卡纳、皮埃蒙特、翁布里亚和西西里都是你的了! 必须年满21岁才能注册本课程.
Course will be held in Williams Hall, Room 113
Carlo DeVito, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursdays, 6/20 - 6/27 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
ZSPI-307 700 | 0 seats left | $69 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
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