Develop your child's intellect through the royal game of chess! Current research has shown a stronglink between chess and academic performance in a variety of areas, including mathematics andlanguage arts. Chess has been proven to enhance children's motivation, concentration, focus, socialskills, and creativity.Each class will consist of a fun, interactive teaching period and guided practice time. Both beginnerand experienced players are welcome and will learn under the guidance of an experienced ChessScholars coach. For kids ages Kindergarten - 5th grade For further information please contact Chess Scholars at 847-482-9999 or at info@chessscholars.com

Youth Performing Art Classes at the CERC New After School Dance Program! Calling all 6th–8th graders! Join our 6-week Stretch & Strength / Jumps & Turns session — designed for dancers of all levels. Join our Stretch, Strength, Jumps & Turns class and take your dance skills to the next level! Whether you’re a beginner or already on a team, this class helps you improve flexibility, power, precision, and confidence — the foundation for strong dance technique. It’s the perfect prep for dance team tryouts or simply a fun way to stay active, move, and grow with friends. This is your space to shine! 🌟 Musical Theatre: Featuring Wicked Act 2 This high-energy Musical Theatre class brings the magic of Broadway to life — with a Wicked twist! Students will sing, act, and dance to favorite songs from Wicked Act 2 while exploring performance skills through warmups, games, and character work. Perfect for fans of Elphaba, Glinda, and anyone who dreams of defying gravity!

Continuing Tai ChiAges 18+ Co-op with Muskego An exercise for all ages. Tai Chi movements are soft, graceful and flowing and do not put stress on joints or muscles. It can be learned by anyone, regardless of age or physical limitations. It fosters an inner quiet that relieves stress, tension and body aches. Tai Chi is a totally unique form of exercise during which the student will experience a marvelous sense of well-being as the physical body is slowly and gently healed and integrated with the mind and spirit.NEW LOCATION - Community Ed and Rec Center 8429 W Forest Hill Ave. Instructor: Mark Fedran

Cooking with Class... Food Demonstrations by Staci Joers Staci has an Associates Degree in Restaurant and Hotel Cookery from MATC and has worked for such prestigious places as Hubbard Park Lodge and Brubakers. These classes are designed for novices as well as seasoned veterans. All cooking classes are DEMONSTRATION ONLY. They are not HANDS ON classes. **Nuts are added to some recipes. If you have a food allergy concern, please talk with the instructor before class. Due to the purchasing of food, NO refunds will be given five (5) days before the class unless the department cancels the class. Soups & Such January is National Soup Month so this gives us a reason to explore new recipes, enjoy classic favorites, and recognize the health benefits and versatility of this popular dish. Tonight I'm bringing you some new recipes that are sure to become staples in your house. I'll prepare... Fried Pickle Deviled Eggs Roasted Tomato and Vegetable Soup with Boursin & Grilled Cheese Croutons Jalapeno Popper Soup Raspberry-Lemon Sorbet A Taste of Tradition Tonight I'm taking some everyday fav's and turning them into something special. I'm going to make Salisbury steak taste like a gourmet comfort food instead of a school lunch, by focusing on high-quality ingredients and making a rich mushroom gravy from scratch. I'll add all the sides to make this a complete menu you'll want to serve to family and friends. You''' sample... Chop Salad Terrine Salisbury Steak with Savory Chive Mashed Potatoes Crispy Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower Chocolate-dipped Shortbread Stix Katsu & Curry: from panko to plate Katsu became famous in Japan as a Western-influenced dish (yoshoku), gaining significant popularity as tonkatsu (pork cutlet), and later as chicken katsu. It is crunchy and comforting served with a Japanese curry sauce (mild) that is sure to be your family's new favorite. You'll sample... Simple Miso Soup with Crunchy Tofu “croutons” Chicken Katsu with Curry Sauce and Crispy Sesame Rice Squares Glazed & Roasted Pineapple with Pistachios & Coconut Spring Showcase Spring has sprung and it's time to step away from the heavy foods of winter and try some seasonal flavors. Tonight I'll prepare... Airline Chicken Breast with Bacon & Morels served with Lemon-tossed Arugala (an airline chicken breast is a skin-on, semi-boneless breast with the first wing joint still attached) Homemade Fries with Duck Fat & Rosemary-Truffle Salt Dried Apple Pie Steakhouse Favorites Updated May is National Beef Month so this year I've decided to show you a new method for preparing the perfect steak. Plus we'll sample all of the sides that make steakhouses famous. You'll sample... Extra Crispy Fried Cauliflower with Mustard Remoulade, Honey drizzle & Chile Crunch Pesto Steak Confit—using the reverse sear method which yields a perfectly done, tender steak Creamy Potatoes au Gratin Espresso Chocolate Pot de Crème (a classic French custard) Instructor: Staci Joers

Enrich & Create: Daytime Crafting for Adults and Seniors (Co-op with Muskego) Join the talented Mary Zingsheim each month for an engaging and enjoyable crafting session. You can create something fun and useful as well as meet new crafting friends along the way! No prior experience is necessary, just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! Hot Glue Embroidery: In this session, we will use hot glue to make a pattern on an Adia cloth, then embroider a design over it using embroidery floss and a tapestry needle. (Please bring a tapestry needle and hot glue gun, if you have one.) Cardboard Heart Loom: In this session, we will make a heart shaped loom out of cardboard and then weave yarn through it to make a lovely heart wall hanging. Pool Noodle Centerpiece: In this session, we will make a beautiful spring centerpiece using a pool noodle as our base. Beaded Hanging Plant: In this session, we will make a lovely hanging plant out of beads! “Fancy Lady” Plant Holder: In this session, we will decorate a plant holder to look like a “fancylady” that you can use for an outdoor or indoor plant. (Please bring a hot glue gun, if you have one.) Instructor: Mary Zingsheim

Youth Performance Camp Ages 8-11 At ETS Performance, our mission is to provide unparalleled athletic performance training in the areas of acceleration, deceleration, speed, and overall strength development. We cater to athletes of all sports, ranging in age from 8 and up. Our approach is centered around individualized programming, ensuring that each athlete receives the personalized attention they need to excel. LOCATION – ETS Performance - Franklin Business Park, at 5080 W. Ashland Way, Franklin, WI 53132. SPEED PLUSAges 8-11 This program includes dynamic movement preparation, change of direction and linear sprint mechanics development, relative bodyweight strength training, leadership and confidence development, and technical mastery of basic athletic movement. Attend up to 2 sessions per week. NOTE: You may only register your child for ONE of the two sessions.

Energizing Early Evening Yoga Ages 18+ This Yoga Class is for people that want to do Yoga in the early evening to relieve stress from the day, and still have the rest of the evening to themselves. This is a great mental and physical workout for all participants. This Energizing-Fitness based Yoga Class is for all participants regardless if you have done Yoga before or not. Classes will help you gain confidence by focusing on strength, balance, and flexibility. It will be easier to do the sports and activities you enjoy. Give it a try and you will notice a positive difference in your health and well-being. NOTE: Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle. Instructor: Jim Nieman

Energizing Morning Yoga This Energizing-Fitness Based Yoga Class is for all participants regardless if you have done Yoga before or not. Classes will help you gain confidence by focusing on strength, balance, and flexibility. It will be easier to do the things you enjoy-sports, gardening, walking, running, group exercise classes etc. Give it a try and you will notice a positive difference in your health and well-being. Note: Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a Yoga mat and water bottle. Instructor: Jim Nieman

Enrich & Create: Daytime Fiber Arts for Adults and Seniors (Co-op with Muskego) What is “fiber arts?” It is any art that uses textiles (like cloth or woven fabric) as well as twisted fibers (like yarn, thread or rope. Forms of fiber art include crocheting, knitting, sewing, needlepoint, macrame, weaving, felting, embroidery, rug-making and more! Come and join a group of fellow fiber art creators! Register for one session, or register for them all! Please bring a fiber art project to work on. This can be a current project, an old project or bring something new that you have wanted to try but haven’t. I will demonstrate a different fiber art/technique each session. I will also be there to help you with your fiber art project, if I can. This gathering gives you the opportunity to make new friends, learn something new as well as discuss your current project with fellow crafters and work through any problems. January 21, 2026: Includes a Tunisian Crochet demo February 18, 2026: Includes a Felting demo March 18, 2026: Includes an Embroidery demo April 22, 2026: Includes a Macrame demo May 20, 2026: Includes a Punch Needle demo Instructor: Mary Zingsheim

**NEW** Explore to Transform Life Coaching Seminars with Sara Pforr (Co-op with Muskego) Sara Pforr is an ICF-trained coach and certified MBTI practitioner with over 35 years of professional experience. Founder of Explore to Transform Coaching Services, Sara helps individuals navigate change and create lives aligned with their deepest values. Her work was inspired by a bold self-actualization journey—the 52 Pick-Up Project—in pursuit of her ikigai, or “reason for being.” Explore Your Personality Preferences: A Guided Introduction to Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI®) Discover how your unique personality preferences shape the way you reenergize, process information, make decisions, and organize your life. In this engaging and interactive introductory session, you'll explore the foundational elements of the MBTI framework and gain valuable insights into your own personality type. By developing greater self-awareness, you'll enhance your communication skills, deepen relationships, and unlock new pathways for personal and professional growth. **Class cost includes access to your personalized Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI®) report, a detailed analysis of your personality type. Before class, you'll receive instructions to complete the MBTI® assessment. Please complete it in advance to ensure a tailored and meaningful experience. Design a Life you Don't Need a Vacation From Imagine a life that energizes you—where each day reflects your deepest values and passions. In this session, you’ll explore how small, intentional shifts can lead to a more authentic and meaningful way of living. Learn practical tools to create a life that reflects what truly matters—so you can thrive, not just survive. Discovering Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life Ikigai is the Japanese concept of “reason for being”—a powerful framework for living with purpose and joy. In this introductory session, explore how ikigai emerges at the intersection of what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. Through guided reflection and meaningful conversation, begin uncovering the values and passions that shape a more intentional, fulfilling life. Purposeful Retirement Retirement marks more than the end of a career—it’s the beginning of a new identity. In this introductory session, explore the emotional, relational, and personal transformations that come with this life stage. Through guided reflection and coaching, begin designing a next chapter that’s rich with meaning, joy, and connection. 

Franklin Flow Wrestling Club Ages K-8New and experienced wrestling are invited to learn a highly successful, building block, natural progression wrestling system that flows easily from move to move. The fluid style allows a wrestler to effectively change moves based upon an opponents reaction; rather than an indistinct, "one move at a time" style. This program meets twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays. Instructed by Kim Smith and FHS Coaches. LOCATION: Franklin High School – Upper Gym

“Parent & Me” Girls Softball & Boys Baseball Clinic Boys & Girls Kindergarten -2nd (All kids must be accompanied by an adult) Looking for a fun way to stay active this winter with your child? Join us for a unique “Parent & Me” clinic designed for young players and their parents! Kids will learn the basics of baseball and softball—throwing, hitting, fielding, and teamwork—through fun, interactive drills and games. Parents: You’re invited to jump in too! This is a great chance to play catch, learn coaching tips, and spend quality time with your child. Whether you’re looking to get more involved or just want to share the field, this clinic is designed to be a collaborative and memorable experience. Instructed by experienced coaches from Crew Baseball and Flame Softball. Location: Robinwood Elementary Gym Baseball Clinics for Individuals with Disabilities Boys & Girls Ages 6 - 21 years old This inclusive clinic is specially designed for children and young adults with physical or developmental disabilities. No prior baseball experience is needed—just a willingness to learn and have fun! Participants will learn basic baseball skills, build confidence, and experience the joy of being part of a team. Our supportive and experienced coaches create a positive, encouraging environment where every player can shine. Instructed by Challenger Division coaches and coaches from Crew Baseball and Flame Softball. Location: Robinwood Elementary School- Multi Purpose Room Girls Winter Softball Camp Ages 4-10 Get ready for six weeks of fun, fitness, and softball fundamentals! This camp introduces young players to the basics of softball in a supportive, upbeat environment. From learning how to throw and hit to building confidence and teamwork, every session is packed with energy and encouragement. Whether your child is brand new or building on existing skills, this camp offers the perfect blend of instruction and play. The camp will be lead by Franklin Flame Softball coaches and high school level players. Location: Robinwood Elementary- Multi Purpose Room Boys Baseball Pitching Clinic Boys ages 8-14 Step up to the mound with confidence! This 4-day clinic is perfect for players who want to improve their pitching fundamentals, whether they're new to pitching or ready to refine their skills. We’ll focus on mechanics, accuracy, arm care, and game-day presence—helping players build a strong foundation in a positive, high-energy environment. Great for any skill level! Instructed by experienced coaches from Crew Baseball and Franklin Little League. Location: Robinwood Elementary- Gym 6-Week Baseball Pitching Clinic Ages 6-8 and 9-12 Ready to take your pitching game to the next level? Our clinic is designed to teach young athletes the fundamentals and advanced techniques they need to succeed on the mound. What they’ll learn: - Proper pitching mechanics - Grip and release techniques - Balance and body control - Accuracy and consistency drills - Arm care and injury prevention - Mental focus and confidence building Instructed by Franklin Little League and Franklin Crew coaches and high school players. Location: Robinwood Elementary- Multi-Purpose Room

Youth Spring Baseball League Ages 4-8 Get ready to play ball this spring! Our 6-week Spring Baseball program is a great way for young athletes to learn the game, build confidence, and have fun outdoors. Held on Sunday afternoons at the Franklin High School Softball Field, this program offers age-appropriate instruction in a relaxed, encouraging environment. Whether your child is picking up a bat for the first time or looking to sharpen their skills, our experienced coaches will lead them through drills, mini-games, and teamwork-focused activities. Join the fun, develop your skills, and enjoy the spring sunshine with Franklin Youth Baseball! *Volunteer coaches are needed. Instruction will be provided by the Little League staff. Registration Deadline: March 27, 2026 T-Ball (Ages 4-5) TIME: 1:00 - 2:00 pm Designed for first-time players and beginners, this session focuses on the basics—hitting off a tee, throwing, catching, and running the bases—through fun, engaging drills. Coach Pitch (Ages 6-8) TIME: 2:30 - 3:30 pm Ideal for players ready for the next step, this session introduces live pitching from coaches, more advanced fielding, and game-play scenarios while continuing to emphasize fundamentals. MEETS: Sundays, April 12 - May 17 LOCATION: Franklin High School Softball Field ***Note: All children must bring a baseball glove each game.

Franklin Rec Summer Youth Baseball League (Coach Pitch & TBall) Boys & Girls – ages 4 through 8 It’s the time of the year to play baseball with the Franklin Recreation Department. Come and join us for our summer youth baseball leagues. These are great programs which teach the basics of baseball/softball within a fun environment. There will be two weeks of practice before games begin. Once games begin there will be one game day and one practice day per week. Registration Deadline: May 15, 2026 You are not guaranteed to be on a team if you register after the deadline. *Volunteer coaches are needed. Coaches will receive a 50% refund at the end of the season* The head coaches will notify their team once the rosters have been made with team schedules. Practices will begin the week of June 8th. Schedule TBD. Coaches meeting: Comm Ed and Rec Center - Community Room: May 27th @ 6 pm. Games will run Mondays (Tball) and Tuesdays (Coach Pitch) night from June 22 – July 28. LOCATION: St. Martins Park (Next to Robinwood Elementary) ***Note: All children must bring a baseball glove each practice/game. T-Ball Boys & Girls, Ages 4-5 T-Ball is the entry level to baseball. There’s no pitching, rather the batter hits the ball off a stationary batting “T.” During T-Ball, your child will develop the primary skills of hitting, running, fielding and throwing. The players will gain an understanding of the fundamentals, which allows for minimal competitive league play. NO scores will be kept and each player will have a chance to bat each inning. PRACTICES: Start June 10 or 11 on Wednesday or Thursday evenings for 45 mins from 5:30-7:45pm depending on coaches availability. No Practice July 1st or 2nd. GAMES: Mondays, June 22nd – July 27th TIME: 5:15-6pm or 6:15-7pm. *Games last 50 minutes. Schedule will be set once registration closes. Coach Pitch Boys & Girls, Ages 6-8 Coach Pitch allows the coaches to pitch to their team based on each player’s needs. Coaches will modify their speed and distance depending on the ability of the players. The purpose of the league will be to continue teaching the players about baseball concepts and work on improvement of basic skills, including hitting, throwing, catching and fielding the ball. Please register under the correct age PRACTICES: Start June 10 or 11 on Wednesday or Thursday evenings for 45 mins from 5:30-7:45pm depending on coaches availability. No Practice July 1st or 2nd GAMES: Tuesdays, June 23rd – July 28th TIME: 5:15-6pm or 6:15-7pm. *Games last 50 minutes. Schedule will be set once registration closes.

Friday Night Badminton League Ages 14-60+ Register early, league is limited to 32 participants. Come and enjoy open badminton. Participants need to know the basic rules and skills to play the game (as doubles). Participants will form groups of 4 (to play doubles) on their own based on skill levels. Shuttlecocks (plastic material for novices and feather material for skilled players) will be provided. Participants, please make sure to wear gym shoes. Location: Southwood Glen Gym **No Badminton on: March 13, 20, April 3, 17, May 15, 29 Note: Badminton rackets will NOT be provided, please bring your own. Teen participants (14-16) should be accompanied by an adult player and must be present with the participant at all times.

Friday Night Frenzy Co-Op with Greenfield Friday Night Frenzy will be held at Greenfield Community Center - Jansen Fest Hall 7215 Coldspring Road, Greenfield Parents, enjoy your own night of relaxation…kid-free! Drop your children off and have a worry-free night knowing they are having a great time! Dinner and a snack for the movie are included. **Please indicate any food allergies at time of registration. Frozen Kingdom: Join us for a magical evening in the Frozen Kingdom! Step into a winter wonderland filled with frosty fun , snow themed games, and cozy treats to warm your heart. Candy Land: Get ready for a sweet adventure in Candy Land! From colorful games to tasty treats, the night will be sprinkled with fun that's sugar-coated and oh-so-delightful. Wizard School: Grab your wands and robes - it's time for Wizard School! Enter a world of spells, potions, and magical games where adventure awaits around every corner. Dragons & Castles: Journey into a land of Dragons and Castles! Enjoy a night of daring quests, medieval games, and legendary fun fit for adventures of all ages. Neon Night: Light up the night with Neon! Glow, dance, and play your way through an evening of high- energy games, vibrant colors, and nonstop fun.

Friday Night Fun at the CERC 8355 W Forest Hill Ave., Franklin, WI (Co-op with Muskego) K5 - 5th Grade Parents, enjoy a well-deserved night out while your kids have a blast at the CERC! our brand-new Community Education and Recreation Center. Drop them off for an evening filled with pizza, games, crafts, and more. Our friendly and experienced Recreation staff will ensure your child is safe, engaged, and having fun from start to finish. Valentine Vibes for Little Hearts Join us for our Valentine's-themed Kids Night packed with creativity, laughter, and love! Kids will enjoy making heart-shaped crafts, playing fun games, and sharing sweet moments with friends. Spring Into Fun Kids will have a blast at our spring-themed night filled with colorful crafts, lively games, and lots of laughter! A pizza dinner will be provided. Children should be fully potty trained and comfortable participating in activities on their own.