Senior Card & Game Club (Fall 2026) Need a place to play cards or games? Our new Community Education & Recreation Center has you covered. We have a wide variety of games and cards on hand for you to use, or you are welcome to bring your own. Bring a friend and enjoy our new space. Have some fun meeting new people or catching up with a familiar face. There is no formal instruction. Come and play at our Community Education & Recreation Center when it works for you.

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People 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 also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. Instructor: Craig Coffman, Instructor and Founder Chords are Key

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People 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. Instructor: Craig Coffman, Instructor and Founder Chords are Key

Instant Ukulele In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the ukulele to give you years of musical enjoyment and you won’t have to take private lessons to do this. 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 recorded follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also access to optional live periodic question and answer sessions at no additional cost. Class is online using zoom and is partly hands on and partly lecture/demonstration. Instructor: Craig Coffman, Instructor & Founder Chords Are Key

Brain Health for Seniors(Co-op with Muskego)Keep your memory sharp and thriving! Join us for a 20-minute, upbeat presentation by Franklin Place Memory Care on Thursday, October 15th from 10:00am-11:00am that shares 10 simple, practical ways to support your brain health at any age. You’ll learn easy habits you can start right away to help boost focus, support memory, and overall well-being. After the presentation we will enjoy a trivia game with prizes.

Co-Op with Muskego Designing Perennial Gardens "Perennial Gardening From a SE Wisconsin Point of View” Ages 18+ Jeff Trader has designed his gardens to encourage the viewer to sit, relax and enjoy! Jeff's gardens delight from early Spring to throughout the Fall. Perennials abound with a touch of annuals for added color throughout the seasons. Waterfalls and a lily pond add to the enjoyment of these gardens. Whimsical, French, Japanese, and Chihuly-like themes are incorporated into the various gardens.Jeff's presentation will highlight the key elements in garden design for garden beds. Come and enjoy, while getting some wonderful ideas as you contemplate your plans for 2026 and beyond!

Crafting Classes with Mary Zingsheim(Co-op with Muskego)Evening crafting classes offer a relaxing and creative way to unwind after a busy day while learning new skills. These classes provide a welcoming environment to explore your creativity, meet like-minded people, and create handmade projects you'll be proud to take home.Button Apple: It’s Fall so let’s create an apple… out of buttons! We will make a 3D apple and then decorate it with buttons/pins. This is a relaxing craft and once you make one apple, you’ll want to make a whole bowl full! (All materials will be provided.)Stained Glass Mason Jar:As the daylight gets shorter, you’ll need some light! Come and make a beautiful lantern using tissue paper and black glass paint to create a stained-glass looking jar. (You can use it as a candle holder or a vase.) No experience is necessary. Bring a friend and come and have a fun evening! (All materials will be provided.)Hot Glue Embroidery:We will be using 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 hot glue gun and tapestry needle if you have one.) All other materials will be provided.Cinnamon Stick Gnome:It’s that time of year when you need to think about a stocking stuffer, ornament, or package topper. So… I have the solution! Come and make a gnome out of a cinnamon stick and yarn. Once you make one, you’ll want to make a bunch of gnomes for your homies! (All materials will be provided.)Instructor: Mary Zingsheim 

Adult Watercolor Painting (Co-op with Muskego) Instructor Joyce Eesley has a BA in Art Education from Alverno College. Her teaching passion has led her to accept numerous teaching positions since retiring from teaching in the school system. She a professional artist that has exhibited her artwork nationally as well as internationally and has her artwork in several national art galleries in their permanent collections and in countless private collections. Watercolor I This workshop is geared towards someone who would like to learn the challenge of creating with this very interesting medium. Students will start by learning the basics of watercolor techniques using only the primary colors in warm and cool hues. The more experienced watercolor student will also benefit from taking this workshop as students will be learning from where they are with their watercolor/art background. Demonstrations as well as individual instruction will be provided. The student then can apply the viewed demonstrations to their artwork. A supply list will be provided upon registration. Watercolor 2 This workshop will include all levels of student’s watercolor/art creating background. It will include demonstrations as well as individual instructions. Students will be using images provided by the instructor allowing the student to use the same demonstrated technique on their own artwork. Only the three primary colors in warm and cool hues are used. A supply list will be provided upon registration. Participants need to bring their own material to class. The watercolor painting supply list can be found HERE Instructor: Artist Joyce Eesley (joyceeesly@gmail.com)

Explore 2 Transform - Seasons of Change Seminar (Co-op with Muskego & Oak Creek) Change touches every part of life, sometimes in big ways like retirement, a move, or a career shift, and sometimes in small ways like buying a new car. Whether it arrives suddenly or unfolds gradually, planned or unexpected, change has its own natural rhythm. Just as the seasons flow from one to the next, each stage offers opportunities for growth and renewal. In this talk, we will explore how understanding these stages can make transitions feel less overwhelming and more intentional, helping you take small, meaningful steps toward the life you want to live. Presenter Sara Pforr is the founder of Explore to Transform Coaching Services, specializing in career and life transitions. A Board-Certified Coach with ICF training and certifications in Purpose and Clarity, The Seasons of Change and Myers-Briggs, she brings over 35 years of experience in business services, organizational development, and entrepreneurship to help clients navigate change, unlock potential, and design authentic lives. Sara holds a Master’s in Management and a Master’s Certificate in Dispute Resolution. She believes transformation begins by exploring what truly matters and creating lives aligned with our deepest values—just as she has done.

Art Classes with Bonnie Schetski (Co-op with Muskego) Ages: 14+, Participants under the age of 12-14 must be accompanied by an adult also enrolled in the session. Bonnie Schetski is a Wisconsin-based artist and educator whose work celebrates the movement, depth, and serenity of water and the habitats it sustains. Working across painting, ceramics, and layered hand-cut paper, she creates pieces that invite a sense of calm, connection, and reflection. Bonnie earned her BS from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse and her MFA from New Mexico State University, focusing on drawing, printmaking, and photography. She has taught at UW–La Crosse and Winona State University, and she continues to lead adult classes through community-based programs across Wisconsin. Passionate about nurturing creativity, Bonnie loves helping others discover and develop their own unique artistic voice. Tapping into Creativity Rediscover the joy of creating! In this two-hour session, you’ll reconnect with your natural sense of play and exploration—just like you did as a child. Through simple, fun exercises, you’ll unlock your creativity, experiment freely, and let your imagination flow without judgment. Perfect for anyone looking to refresh their creative spirit and enjoy the process of making art. No experience necessary, just a desire to embrace your inner child. Experiment with materials and techniques with no pressure to “get it right.” All supplies are included. The Art of Seeing & Drawing This six-week course introduces students to the fundamentals of drawing. Students will explore mark making, light, shadow, and spatial relationships while experimenting with various drawing techniques and mediums. By the end of the course, students will develop the ability to perceive and render three-dimensional forms accurately. Learning outcomes: Develop your eye to see and render form into line, shape and value Discover the various approaches to mark making and creating value to create realistic images Appreciate the importance of positive and negative space, accuracy and proportion All Supplies are included! Instructor: Bonnie Schetski, Bonseye Studio, LLC

Walking Club Get Moving at Franklin High School! Looking for a great cardio workout? Lace up your shoes and join us for indoor walking at Franklin High School, where you can enjoy staying active all year round! Let's make walking the halls a fun and healthy activity together! Don't miss out on this opportunity to maintain your fitness in a comfortable warm indoor setting. Create your own path and walk the halls. You are responsible for your belongings. Note: The school will be closed for walking sessions whenever Franklin Public Schools are closed. For building security reasons, all fitness walkers are required to register and pick up a walking shirt that they must wear while they walk. Walking shirt cost is included in registration.

Basic Estate Planning & Living Trust Seminar (Co-op with Muskego & Oak Creek) Attorney Georgia Konstantakis is the law firm owner of Konstantakis Law Office, with offices conveniently located in Greenfield and Waukesha, Wisconsin. As a resident of the City of Franklin herself, it is her pleasure to welcome her fellow Franklin residents and those fromsurrounding areas to this estate planning seminar. For more than 30 years, Attorney Konstantakis has had the privilege of helping individuals and families throughout southeastern Wisconsin protect what matters most through comprehensive and thoughtful estate planning. Whether you are creating your first estate plan or reviewing an existing one, this seminar is designed to provide practical, easy-to-understand information about wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other essential planning tools that can protect your loved ones, preserve your assets, and ensure your wishes are honored. The goal of this seminar is to help you understand your options, avoidcommon estate planning mistakes, and leave with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions for yourself and your family.Presented By: Attorney Georgia Konstantakis

Pet First Aid and CPR Certification (Co-op with Muskego) Do you know what to do in the event of a pet emergency? Learn how to provide support to an injured or ill pet until vet care is available. Learn proper first aid and pet CPR techniques for dogs or cats. Information will be provided about assembling your own pet specific first aid kit, so you are prepared in an emergency. After completion, in accordance with veterinarian reviewed and approved Pet Pro Hero curriculum, you will receive a 2-year certification. This class is ideal for pet owners and pet professionals alike – includes hands on practice of skills and digital textbook. All supplies included. Instructor: Renee Vaneslow