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Join Kenneth Colen, President of On Top of the World Communities, LLC to hear the history of On Top of the World. Learn how the company got its start, its growth, the corporate philosophy, and where OTOW is headed in the future.
Instructor:Ken ColenMembers: Free; General Public: Free Course #: SPE150 Available 24/7 Beginning: 1/6/2025 Until: 6/30/2025
This Course will teach mosaic creative designs using precut colored glass tiles to be applied to a glass globe. When finished, the glass globe will be assembled into an 11 or 12-inch tall metal (brass alloy) lamp base that includes a LED bulb ready to use!
Instructor:Elena PaynterMembers: $40 General Public: $45
Course #: GLA158 | Room:Studio 9 Day of Week | Date | Time:Tu | 4/8/2025 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Seats Available:6 Supply Fee: $40. All fees payable to the instructor on the first date of class.
Explore the history of the Soldiers' National Cemetery at Gettysburg, established for the reinterment of Union soldiers killed in the battle. Delve into the events of the cemetery's dedication on November 19, 1863, and Abraham Lincoln's iconic Gettysburg Address. This course examines how Lincoln composed the speech, the influences that shaped it, the challenges he faced, and the profound message he delivered to his audience—both then and now. We will also discuss the myths surrounding the address, its reception at the time, and its enduring legacy, particularly in the years following Lincoln’s assassination. Discover Lincoln as a masterful craftsman of words and the timeless significance of his challenge to his listeners.
Instructor: John DahowskiMembers: $5; General Public: $10
Course #: HIS607 | Room:Cypress Hall Day of Week | Date | Time:Th | 4/10/2025 & 4/17/2025 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM This class meets 2 times Seats Available:41
There are two interpretive schemes in understanding the Bible in the Christian world. A basic knowledge of the differences between a Covenant and Dispensational hermeneutic (general biblical interpretation) will help in understanding why there are differences in understanding some biblical passages among Christians. This class will analyze these interpretive schemes with more of an emphasis on dispensational theology which the teacher believes is the correct hermeneutic.
The addition of white LED’s has completely change how lighting products are design and used in Residential, Commercial and Industrial applications. LED’s provided incredible energy savings thus reducing load on utilizes while also removing toxic chemicals such as mercury that was used in old bulb types. LED’s fixtures are compact in design and much more stylish.
If you are currently using incandescent or fluorescent lamps learn how you could replace your fixtures with LED’s equivalent products and save money on energy while improving the quality of light.
Embark on a transformative journey led by Steve Rowswell. You will discover the art of designing a stress-free retirement blueprint. This four-class immersive experience will empower individuals to view retirement through a lens of greater relaxation rather than a stressful state.
This holistic approach to retirement integrates elements of physical health, financial health, and spiritual health. Following an innovative and methodical process, participants will learn how to design new or redesign their retirement lifestyle in a do-it-yourself (DIY) manner. This pioneering approach offers a fresh perspective, guiding participants through the intricacies of retirement design. Fostering a hands-on approach, the ultimate goal of implementing the process is to transform the retirement journey from stress to relaxation.
Physical health - Nutrition, exercise, body maintenance. Presented by Dr. Renny Edelson, DC.
Spiritual Health - Love, hope, faith. Presented by Rev. Mike A. Gaydosh, Ordained Minister, 1987.
Financial Health - Market accounts, income annuities, growth annuities. Presented by Steve Rowswell, IAR.
Course Highlights:
Holistic Approach to Redesign
Discover the art of redesigning your retirement to align with the evolving world and your unique needs. Explore the process and its four-pillar framework encompassing lifestyle, longevity, legacy, and liquidity. Examine these pillars through the lens of today, five years from now, and when you turn 86, starting with a proposed retired couple.
Interactive Learning Sessions
Engage in four (4) dynamic 1.0-hour live sessions, facilitated in a classroom setting with internet access to toolsets and data libraries.
Participant Engagement
Benefit from active involvement during each session, recognizing that every family's plan is unique and subject to change over time. Gain confidence and structure in decision-making through a carefully crafted process that accommodates individual needs.
Course Outline:
Session 1: Overview, introductions of speakers, and general philosophy.
Session 2: Establishing Your Financial Health with Steve Rowswell, IAR.
Session 3: Establishing Your Physical Health with Dr. Renny Edelson, Doctor of Chiropractic.
Session 4: Establishing Your Spiritual Health with Rev. Mike A. Gaydosh, Ordained Minister, 1987.
Course Outcome:
Participants will emerge with a comprehensive blueprint for designing new or redesigning their retirement lifestyle plans. Armed with structured insights and adaptability tactics, individuals will be well-equipped to navigate the complexities of a rapidly changing world and address their evolving needs with confidence.
Join us on this transformative journey towards a strategically crafted and fulfilling retirement.
Course #: FIN135 | Room: Room 3 Day of Week | Date | Time : F | 4/18/2025 - 5/9/2025 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM This class meets 4 times Seats Available: 19
Learn to cook a traditional Thai dish that can be used as either a side or a main dish. Traditionally, ground pork is used. However, in this class, ground turkey will be used as a healthier option. Later, you can use ground pork when you cook it at home or stick with ground turkey. As usual with Thai dishes, spice is a key ingredient. However, the student can adjust the spice level to fit their palate.
NOTE: Please bring a knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, mixing bowl, non-stick frying pan, and a plastic container to take home what you made.
Instructor:Kyong DaneckiMembers: $34; General Public: $39
Course #: CUL322 | Room:Studio 3 Day of Week | Date | Time:F | 4/18/2025 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Seats Available:1 Ingredients Fee: $15. All fees payable to the instructor on the first date of class.
Discover the delicious world of pasta shapes and their perfect sauce pairings! In this hands-on course, you'll start with a classic Mother Tomato Sauce and learn how to customize it to complement various pasta types. From Angel Hair to Ziti, explore how the shape and texture of pasta impact the way it holds sauce and enhances flavor. You'll taste and learn about four pasta categories: long, grooved, short, and filled. Come hungry and ready to mangia!
Instructor:Lynn PaloMembers: $8; General Public: $13
Course #: CUL330 | Room:Studio 3 Day of Week | Date | Time:M | 4/21/2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Seats Available:6 Ingredients Fee: $13. All fees payable to the instructor on the first date of class.
Paint an abstract large butterfly wing and colorful background using stencils and acrylic paint on 9x12 canvas. All materials provided including a sawtooth for hanging your completed artwork. Great for beginners or intermediate students.
Have fun creating a beautiful and unique glass mosaic vase. Many design and color options for you to create your own vase. No experience or supplies needed!
Course #: GLA223 | Room:Studio 9 Day of Week | Date | Time:W | 5/7/2025 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Seats Available:9 Supply Fee: $10. All fees payable to the instructor on the first date of class.
Who doesn't like to cuddle up with a soft, chunky blanket? Come and learn how to hand knit a chunky knit blanket from scratch. We will teach you to make a throw blanket (approximate size is 40" x 50") using just your hands. Each participant will receive five skeins of chunky yarn to make their own creation. Participants will have the opportunity to choose up to two colors for their blanket. Average size is 40" x 50" however final size is dependent upon each person's preference when making. Everyone will leave with their finished product.
Instructor:Deb MachtelMembers: $97; General Public: $102
Course #: CRA108 | Room:Studio 9 Day of Week | Date | Time:Tu | 5/13/2025 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Seats Available:15
Topic: Lakeside Sunrise -Oh my, oh my, what a beautiful sky. Along with the classic distant footyhills, mirror like reflections and the happy trees this painting will make you smile.
Learn to paint like Bob Ross in one day. Dan Willcox leads students through creating a beautiful masterpiece, no previous painting experience required. Take home a completed painting. Students are led through every step, from preparing the canvas, how to use the brushes/pallet knives, loading the paint correctly on the tools and then feeling the magic and exhilaration of brush touching canvas. Each class date will have a different reference painting to draw inspiration from, no patterns or tracings are needed for this style of painting. The goal is to teach the process, technique and encourage each student to 'just let out their creativity,' so they will have so much fun, joy, and just love to paint. Any one truly can be successful at this style of painting.
Instructor:Dan WillcoxMembers: $59; General Public: $64
Course #: PAI475 | Room:Studio 9 Day of Week | Date | Time:F | 5/16/2025 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Seats Available:15 Supply Fee: $20. All fees payable to the instructor on the first date of class.
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Learn to cook a traditional Thai chicken curry dish. Thai dishes tend to be spicy. However, you can adjust the spice level to fit your palate. You’ll learn the traditional Thai vegetables to use and those that can be substituted if the traditional vegetables prove difficult to find.
NOTE: Please bring a knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, mixing bowl, ladle, a medium-sized cooking pot, and a plastic container to take home what you made.
Instructor:Kyong Danecki Course #: CUL323 | Room:Studio 3 Day of Week | Date | Time:F | 5/16/2025 - 5/16/2025 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Note: Students are not charged when placed on a waiting list, and will be notified by MTP staff if a seat becomes available.
Discover the art of vegetarian cooking in this hands-on class designed to elevate your kitchen skills and expand your culinary creativity. Learn to prepare delicious, healthy, and vibrant plant-based dishes that nourish the body and excite the taste buds. Whether you're new to vegetarian cuisine or looking to refine your skills, this interactive experience will inspire you to cook with confidence and flavor.
Course #: CUL345 | Room:Studio 3 Day of Week | Date | Time:F | 5/30/2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Seats Available:7 Ingredients Fee: $15. All fees payable to the instructor on the first date of class.
Use acrylic paint to create a faded butterfly in spring tones. Have fun painting a multi-layered effect for the background. Great for beginners looking to explore abstract painting. The following materials are provided: 9x12 canvas, sawtooth for hanging, use of stencils, brushes and acrylic paint.
Course #: PAI502 | Room:Studio 9 Day of Week | Date | Time:W | 6/4/2025 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Seats Available:19
Vegetarian Food Choices Topic: Chickpea bowl with brussel sprouts, quinoa, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocados and coconut aminos.
Discover the art of vegetarian cooking in this hands-on class designed to elevate your kitchen skills and expand your culinary creativity. Learn to prepare delicious, healthy, and vibrant plant-based dishes that nourish the body and excite the taste buds. Whether you're new to vegetarian cuisine or looking to refine your skills, this interactive experience will inspire you to cook with confidence and flavor.
Course #: CUL345 | Room:Studio 3 Day of Week | Date | Time:F | 6/6/2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Seats Available:7 Ingredients Fee: $15. All fees payable to the instructor on the first date of class.
This class is already in session and no longer available for registration.
Instructor:Bert Lamothe Course #: GLA224 | Room:Studio 1 Day of Week | Start Date | Time:Sa | 3/22/2025 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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If class is cancelled by the participant because of COVID positive results, there will still be a processing fee incurred by the participant.
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Discover the delicious world of pasta shapes and their perfect sauce pairings! In this hands-on course, you'll start with a classic Mother Tomato Sauce and learn how to customize it to complement various pasta types. From Angel Hair to Ziti, explore how the shape and texture of pasta impact the way it holds sauce and enhances flavor. You'll taste and learn about four pasta categories: long, grooved, short, and filled. Come hungry and ready to mangia!
Have fun creating a beautiful and unique glass mosaic vase. Many design and color options for you to create your own vase. No experience or supplies needed! 
