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Beginner Mahjong Bootcamp
Beginner Mahjong Bootcamp is for anyone who has never touched a tile, or who has played a few times and never quite understood what was happening. In the first hour, we go through the National Mah Jong League card together — what the colors mean, how a line is read, how a hand is built. The second hour is entirely hands-on. You sit at a table with tiles in front of you and play while Karen moves between tables, helping everyone. Questions get answered as they come up, which is the easiest time to answer them. What we cover •Reading the NMJL card: sections, colors, and what each line is actually asking for •The tiles themselves — suits, honors, flowers, and jokers •Choosing a hand from the rack you were dealt •The Charleston, run start to finish, with the reasoning said out loud •Calling a discard, exposing a set, and using jokers correctly •Declaring mahjong, and how the hand is verified •Table etiquette, scoring basics, and what to ask before you sit down at an unfamiliar table What you take home Included in the course fee, every student leaves with the official NMJL card for the 2026 season, valid through April 2027, and a Dottie's Mahj Beginner Playbook. The Playbook is written in the same order the class is taught. If you don't own a set of tiles and want to practice between games, the instructor offers a cut-apart practice tile set for $14. It is not required for the course—there are tiles at every table—but it makes practice possible at your own kitchen table. ***Advanced classes will be coming in November. -
Ghost Hunting 101: Favorite Haunts
Perhaps you’ve watched a favorite TV ghost hunting team investigate a haunted location and wondered what it would be like to actually go ghost hunting? GH101 provides the basics on ghost hunting, and includes personal stories, experiences, and audio evidence captured on actual investigations by a local seasoned ghost hunter, psychic, and medium! Favorite “haunts” shared in this class include The Mansfield Reformatory, The Myrtles Plantation, a historic farmhouse in Iowa, The Mantorville Opera House, Restoration House and Log Cabin, Mrs. B’s Bed & Breakfast, Prospect Place, a few local haunts, and more! -
Ghost Hunting 201
So, you want to be a ghost hunter? In GH101 we learned the basics of simple investigations and were entertained with stories, photos, and actual EVP evidence. In GH201, we delve deeper into the context of paranormal investigating, including technique, research, and analysis. This presentation includes proper safety and protective measures as we look at the darker side of some haunted locations. The primary investigative subjects for this class will be The Villisca Ax Murder House (Villisca, Iowa) and the Lemp Mansion (St. Louis, Missouri). You will see actual video and hear real EVP's captured by the After-Hours Paranormal Investigations team. GH101 is a prerequisite. -
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Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People - Online
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. Fee includes the online book, online follow-up lessons, a recording of the class, and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using Zoom and is partly hands-on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+. This class will be held online. You will receive an email from the instructor prior to the class date with directions on how to join the class. -
Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People - Online
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. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online follow-up lessons, a recording of the class, and an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using Zoom and is partly hands-on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. For ages 13+. This class will be held online. You will receive an email from the instructor prior to the class date with directions on how to join the class. -
Intermediate Mah Jongg
Join us for an advanced Mah Jongg class! This American Mah Jongg course will focus on strategic thinking, pattern recognition, defensive play, and hand switching. If you have mastered the basics and want to improve your game, join us for fun-filled exercises and game playing. You must have your own 2026 National Mah Jongg League Card and bring it to class. This class is intended for those who have been playing Mah Jongg for more than a year. Come advance your skills and challenge your game play! -
Introduction to Snowshoeing
If you can walk, you can snowshoe! Snowshoeing can be a great winter blues buster. Come learn about the history of snowshoes and their construction, and how the design has evolved over time. Then strap on a pair of modern snowshoes for some guided practice. Cost includes instruction and the use of snowshoes. In the event of an inadequate snow base or inclement weather, the class will be cancelled. -
Learn to Play Mah Jongg
Join us for a beginner-friendly class that introduces you to the fascinating world of Mah Jongg. This popular tile-based game, rich in history and tradition, offers a unique blend of skill, strategy, and social connection. Whether you're completely new to the game or just need a refresher, this course will guide you through the basics, including the rules, tile sets, and gameplay using the American version of Mah Jongg. Through hands-on practice and guided instruction, you’ll learn how to read the National Mah Jongg League card, understand common terms, build hands, and develop strategies to play with confidence. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to join a Mah Jongg group or host your own game night! No prior experience necessary. All materials provided.Come solo or bring a friend – everyone is welcome! -
RESPECT - Songs About and By Strong Women
Join Paul as he uses a presentation with photos and music to tell the stories of influential women artists performing songs about the joys and strength of women.Date changed to 11/17. -
Serger Machine Basics
Make friends with your serger machine during this class. We will discuss threading, the parts of your serger machine, tension, serging seams, finishing seams, gathering, and rolled hemming. Bring your serger machine, cone thread, tweezers, extra needles, scissors, fabric pieces to serge on, accessories that came with your machine, power cord, and foot pedal. -
Serger Machine Techniques
Let's advance your serger machine techniques. You'll have fun serging with decorative threads, embellishing, and saving time when working on your projects. Bring serger machine, cone thread, tweezer, serger accessories and additional feet, scissors, thicker decorative thread, and fabric pieces for making samples. -
The Guess Who / Bachman Turner Overdrive
Join Paul as he uses a presentation with photos and music to tell the story of two of Canada’s most famous rock bands. The class will cover the history and songs of The Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive (BTO).
