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29 programs found

Watercolor Sunflowers Class

9/26/2026
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Activity Center Park - Community Room

Learn techniques like how to add interest to backgrounds, combine fields of color with line work, utilize a limited palette, and work with limited brushes to improve dexterity. This class is best for beginner to intermediate level participants. All supplies will be provided, and you will leave the class with your completed artwork! Class is taught by visual artist and designer Renee Hopson.

Registration deadline: Sunday, September 20

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Fitness for Longevity B Monday

9/14/2026 - 10/19/2026
6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Activity Center Park - Community Room

Get it all in one fitness class — a challenging workout and functional movement for vitality and longevity. This class is designed to maintain strength, mobility and power at an advanced level, regardless of your age. This is accomplished through a focus on grip strength, speed, balance, and building muscle. Exercises are also designed to improve breath work and fascia alongside joint and heart health. Due to the incorporation of a full range of exercises from calisthenics to long holds and deep stretches, prior exercise experience is highly recommended. Taught by Dan Loofboro. Please bring a yoga mat and water.

Registration deadline: Friday, September 11

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Beginner Pickleball Lessons - Session A

9/15/2026 - 10/6/2026
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Activity Center Park - Community Room

Join Certified Pickleball Trainer James Lawson to develop the introductory skills to level up your pickleball game. James is a licensed and certified instructor with a current DUPR rating of 5.23. This 4-week lesson is designed for the beginner player looking to develop basic skills to move up to a more competitive level of play. This program will move indoors for adapted lessons in inclement weather. Please note different address for rain location.

Registration deadline: Friday, September 4

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Beyond Recycling: How to Live Zero Waste

9/29/2026
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Activity Center Park - Community Room

You've heard of living a zero-waste lifestyle, and probably have a lot of questions — what does living waste-free look like, how is it done, and is it possible for my household too? Local Master Recycler and Zero-Waste Expert Mike Fanelli will take you through how to go from recycling pro to zero waste. From using local resources to expand your ability to recycle and compost, to changing your mindset about how and what you buy, you'll walk away with tips and tricks to take your household one step further into the world of zero waste! Please register each participate planning to attend separately.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, September 23

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Amazing Athletes at the Park

9/9/2026 - 10/14/2026
5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
Activity Center Park - Community Room

Balance! Run! Jump! Catch! Kick! Join Amazing Athletes to practice coordination, fine motor and gross motor skills! This program uses the fundamentals of 10 different sports to help build and develop motor skills, nutritional knowledge and body awareness. This class will be held indoors with the option to go outside when the weather permits. Visit amazingathletes.com for more information on the Amazing Athletes program.

Registration deadline: Sunday, September 6

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Creative Crafting: October

10/1/2026
4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Activity Center Park - Community Room

Try new art skills during this fun, nature-themed crafting program. Each session will offer different options for participants to choose from, allowing them to work independently or get creative together!

Registration deadline: Thursday, September 24

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Adapted Action Day

10/3/2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Activity Center Park - Shelter (Capacity 60)

Join us at the accessible and exciting Activity Center Park for this afternoon of adapted events created to serve all abilities! This day will be full of archery, kickball, sidewalk chalk, adapted biking, crafts and so much more! Partners from all over the community will be there to bring this event to life! This program is open to all. Whether you are a community member who has a disability or love someone who does, are interested in learning more about inclusivity, or just want to join the fun, you're invited to Adapted Action Day! Registration is requested but not required. Please let us know what accommodations you would like to see to make this event even better for you!

Registration deadline: No deadline listed

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Autumn Sensory Stations

10/10/2026
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Activity Center Park - Community Room

Join us for a morning exploring the changing season with sensory stations! We will explore different themed stations relating to fall!

Registration deadline: Saturday, October 3

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Art & Imagination: October

10/13/2026
4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Activity Center Park - Community Room

This drop-off program is designed to give your child the opportunity to get creative! They will design a variety of projects based on a monthly theme. Outdoor activities will be included when weather permits. Sign up for one or multiple sessions.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 6

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Clay Forest Friends

10/16/2026
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Activity Center Park - Community Room

Participants will explore the art of clay sculpting while creating whimsical forest critters resting on a natural-textured base. Using simple hand-building techniques and sculpting tools, artists will learn how to shape and add detail as they bring their imagination to life. Kristin Bailey from The Purple Paintbrush will provide 2 lbs. of clay and educational guidance to encourage the creation of curious foxes, slow-moving snails, gentle turtles or a creature all their own! Please note: children younger than 8 can sign up to attend with a parent or guardian to assist them with the project. Adults can sign up on their own as well!

Registration deadline: Sunday, October 11

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Watercolor Balancing Rocks Class

10/17/2026
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Activity Center Park - Community Room

Create loose watercolor drawings of balancing rocks. Learn techniques like how to add interest to backgrounds, combine fields of color with line work, utilize a limited palette, and work with limited brushes to improve dexterity. This class is best for beginner to intermediate level participants. All supplies will be provided, and you will leave the class with your completed artwork! Class is taught by visual artist and designer Renee Hopson.

Registration deadline: Sunday, October 11

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Beginner Pickleball Lessons - Session B

10/20/2026 - 11/17/2026
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Activity Center Park - Community Room

Join Certified Pickleball Trainer James Lawson to develop the introductory skills to level up your pickleball game. James is a licensed and certified instructor with a current DUPR rating of 5.23. This 4-week lesson is designed for the beginner player looking to develop basic skills to move up to a more competitive level of play. This program will move indoors for adapted lessons in inclement weather. Please note different address for rain location.

Registration deadline: Friday, October 16

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Glass Fusing: Sunflower Suncatcher

10/22/2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Activity Center Park - Community Room

Capture the golden and glowing autumn sunlight with a 4.5" by 9" suncatcher featuring sunflowers! Kathy Woodruff from Busy Beaver will provide the supplies and instruction. Bring your ideas!

Registration deadline: Thursday, October 15

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Pumpkin Spice Paint Night

10/23/2026
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Activity Center Park - Community Room

Join us for a cozy and creative night! Try watercolor paintbrush pens to bring a pre-outlined autumn scene to life. Enjoy a relaxing ambiance with plenty of fall-themed refreshments. All supplies included, participants will get to keep their watercolor paint pen set.

Registration deadline: Sunday, October 18

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Spooky Scenes and Sweets

10/24/2026
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Activity Center Park - Community Room

Create spooky scenes with watercolor brush pens. Use flowing layers and natural blending to create misty shadows, eerie skies, and ghostly shapes that feel extra mysterious! A variety of breakfast treats will be provided to enjoy while you paint. No experience needed. All supplies included, participants will get to keep their watercolor paint pen set.

Registration deadline: Sunday, October 18

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Fitness for Longevity D Monday

10/26/2026 - 11/30/2026
6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Activity Center Park - Community Room

Get it all in one fitness class — a challenging workout and functional movement for vitality and longevity. This class is designed to maintain strength, mobility and power at an advanced level, regardless of your age. This is accomplished through a focus on grip strength, speed, balance, and building muscle. Exercises are also designed to improve breath work and fascia alongside joint and heart health. Due to the incorporation of a full range of exercises from calisthenics to long holds and deep stretches, prior exercise experience is highly recommended. Taught by Dan Loofboro. Please bring a yoga mat and water.

Registration deadline: Friday, October 23

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Mad Science University

11/4/2026 - 12/2/2026
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Activity Center Park - Community Room

Science is all around us! Children will experience science firsthand through hands-on, and sometimes messy, activities! We will explore fascinating science concepts with a new theme each week. We are putting science to the test as your child learns about chemistry, biology and physics.

Registration deadline: Monday, October 26

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Wildflower BINGO

11/6/2026
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Activity Center Park - Community Room

Did you know that planting wildflower seeds in November is actually a great strategy? Many native flowers need cold stratification (a period of cold, moist conditions) to germinate well in the spring. Play BINGO on a specialized wildflower board to learn about native wildflowers and win seeds that you can go home and plant right away. Then appreciate their beauty and habitat benefits in the spring!

Registration deadline: Sunday, November 1

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Art & Imagination: November

11/10/2026
4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Activity Center Park - Community Room

This drop-off program is designed to give your child the opportunity to get creative! They will design a variety of projects based on a monthly theme. Outdoor activities will be included when weather permits. Sign up for one or multiple sessions.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, November 3

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Crafts with Nature: Nocturnal Neighbors—Opossums!

11/10/2026
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Activity Center Park - Community Room

Let's get together and do a nature craft! We will complete crafts with nature/sensory themes, read stories, play games and take short hikes in the park — all to spark a love of nature in our youngest community members! The theme for November is 'Opossums!'. We will learn about the habits of opossums, make silly opossum-inspired crafts, and have some pretend play. If the weather allows, we will take a short walk outside.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, November 3

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Creative Crafting: November

11/12/2026
4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Activity Center Park - Community Room

Try new art skills during this fun, nature-themed crafting program. Each session will offer different options for participants to choose from, allowing them to work independently or get creative together!

Registration deadline: Thursday, November 5

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Conservation Crew: Build a Turtle Platform

11/13/2026
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Activity Center Park - Community Room

Grab a hammer and nails and help CWPD build some turtle platforms for the wildlife ponds at your parks! All supplies will be provided. No experience necessary. All Conservation Crew sessions qualify for volunteer service hours.

Registration deadline: Monday, November 9

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Fall-ing for Felt Workshop

11/13/2026
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Activity Center Park - Community Room

Join us for a felt-filled evening of making cozy crafts! We will be using basic sew and stitch techniques to make felt bookmarks and cup cozies.

Registration deadline: Friday, November 6

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Watercolor Wreath Class

11/14/2026
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Activity Center Park - Community Room

Celebrate the season by creating a wreath watercolor painting utilizing basic brush and watercolor techniques. Makes a great gift or decoration. This class is best for beginner to intermediate level participants. All supplies will be provided, and you will leave the class with your completed artwork! Class is taught by visual artist and designer Renee Hopson.

Registration deadline: Sunday, November 8

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Moon Gardens with Deeply Rooted Landscapes

11/18/2026
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Activity Center Park - Community Room

Learn how to create a garden that comes alive at night with white flowers, silvery foliage and night-blooming plants. Moon gardens can be designed for visual appeal or to attract nocturnal wildlife such as moths and bats. This talk covers which native plants work best for a moon garden, how to layer plants for continuous bloom, and tips for planning a garden that is both beautiful and wildlife-friendly. Participants will receive a handout with a moon garden native plant list to help plan their own nighttime landscape.

Registration deadline: Monday, November 16

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Injury Prevention Workshop with Airrosti - Nov

11/19/2026
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Activity Center Park - Community Room

Airrosti’s Adelle Scott, Sr. Recovery Specialist, will teach you how to manage, reduce and eliminate musculoskeletal pain through preventative self-myofascial release techniques using a foam roller, lacrosse ball, and banded exercises. This class will focus on injury prevention. See Airrosti.com for more info on pain relief! Any additional follow-up or inquiries on the advice given will need to be conducted with Airrosti directly. CWPD is not able to provide any advice on further steps in treatment planning.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, November 18

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Land-based Crafting: Cold Process Soap AM

11/20/2026
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Activity Center Park - Community Room

Fee: $80 residents, $100 nonresidents Registration Deadline: Friday, November 13 Learn to make soap through cold processing from Beth Bridgeman, a full-time maker and weaver from Yellow Springs, Ohio. We will be using lye and fat to build our bars as well as essential oils and natural colorants. Participants will walk away with 8 – 10 bars of gentle, natural and handmade soap along with information, history and the confidence to make your own soap at home. All materials are included. Light refreshments will be provided.

Registration deadline: No deadline listed

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Land-based Crafting: Cold Process Soap PM

11/20/2026
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Activity Center Park - Community Room

Fee: $80 residents, $100 nonresidents Registration Deadline: Friday, November 13 Learn to make soap through cold processing from Beth Bridgeman, a full-time maker and weaver from Yellow Springs, Ohio. We will be using lye and fat to build our bars as well as essential oils and natural colorants. Participants will walk away with 8 – 10 bars of gentle, natural and handmade soap along with information, history and the confidence to make your own soap at home. All materials are included. Light refreshments will be provided.

Registration deadline: No deadline listed

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Rooted Together Family Painting

11/20/2026
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Activity Center Park - Community Room

Join Kristin Bailey from The Purple Paintbrush to celebrate the season of gratitude by creating a meaningful piece of art. Work together to design a beautiful tree filled with fingerprint designs, painted initials and thoughtful embellishments that reflect what you’re most thankful for. This heartfelt experience is all about slowing down, sharing gratitude and making something special together. Note: The class registration includes one 11" x 14" (or similar) canvas, perfectly sized for two participants to create side by side. Families with more than two may wish to register for an additional canvas so everyone has space to contribute to their creation.

Registration deadline: Sunday, November 15

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