Mandala-Inspired Paper Art Workshop (Co-op with Muskego) Enjoy a relaxing and creative experience as you assemble layered paper art inspired by mandala designs. All pieces are pre-cut, so there’s no cutting required—just the fun of choosing colors, layering, and bringing your design to life. No experience needed, and all materials are provided!

Basics of Medicaid & Long-Term Care(co-op with Oak Creek) Many families will eventually come to the crossroads of whether a loved one will need nursing home care or assisted living arrangements. These are decisions that tug at your heart strings and pocketbook. Have you thought about how you will pay for the nursing home in the future? Are you worried about how you will help your parents afford it? A lot of people simply plan on not going to the nursing home or assisted living; unfortunately, that is not the reality. If you think a loved one will need some type of long term care, this 90-minute session offers information that can guide you when having important family discussions about making these decisions. At this workshop you will learn: Basics of Medicaid eligibility for married couples and a single individual How to maintain control of medical and financial decisions during period of incapacity Learn how to preserve assets and plan for long term care Options of how to pay for long term care Learn how to protect what you pass at death to your family and not to the nursing home It's never too early to start planning for long term care. Planning early affords you more options and the ability to protect more of your hard-earned savings for future generations. Presented by Angermeier & Rogers Law Firm, LLP

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

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.

(Co-op with Muskego)SCAM PREVENTION - AVOID SENIOR SCAMS Protect yourself from being a victim!In the age of technology, more and more seniors are falling prey to scammers wanting to make a quick buck. This information is provided by Mike Scasny, a retired Milwaukee County Sheriff Deputy, who spent over 25 years serving our metro community. Sharing the “WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW” What are the most recent scams Share your senior experiences with scams How to spot a scammer Information you should never share with a caregiver or handyman you hire This event is sponsored by the Max A Sass & Sons Funeral & Cremation Services

*NEW Medicare 101: Navigating Your Healthcare Options As you approach the milestone of turning 65, it's essential to understand your healthcare options under Medicare. Join us for our informative Medicare 101 class at Franklin High School, where we will demystify the Medicare system and empower you with the knowledge to make informed decisions about your healthcare. In this comprehensive session, we will cover: Understanding Medicare Basics: Learn about the different parts of Medicare (A, B, C, and D) and what each one offers. Enrollment Periods: Discover when and how to enroll, including key dates and deadlines to ensure you don’t miss out on coverage. Coverage Options: Explore the various plans available, including Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and supplemental insurance, to find the best fit for your needs. Costs and Benefits: Gain insights into premiums, deductibles, copayments, and out-of-pocket expenses associated with Medicare. Preventive Services and Benefits: Understand the preventive services covered by Medicare that can help you maintain your health as you age. Resources and Support: Learn about local resources, hotlines, and online tools available to assist you in navigating the Medicare system. Whether you are approaching retirement or just curious about your options, this class is designed to provide you with the information you need to make confident healthcare choices. Join us for this engaging and interactive session, and bring your questions! Who Should Attend: Individuals turning 65, family members, caregivers, and anyone interested in understanding Medicare. Presented By: James Bild, State Farm Empower yourself with the knowledge to navigate Medicare confidently! We look forward to seeing you there!

Tae Kwon Do ALL CLASSES HELD AT CHOSUN BLACK BELT ACADEMY - 7123 South 76th Street, Franklin, WI 53132 Open House for Session 1 classes = Tuesday, September 9 @ 5:00 PM Open House for Session 2 classes = Tuesday, October 28 @ 5:00 PM Little Ninjas Pre-School Tae Kwon Do (Ages 3 - 5) Little Ninjas is a class arranged in an easy-to-understand fashion that will help younger students to begin enjoying Tae Kwon Do at an early age. The perfect blend of gross motor skill building and fun! Our preschool martial arts program gives your little one the tools to surpass their development expectations. Students who begin this young in Tae Kwon Do (and just about anything else for that matter) tend to learn longer term. In class there will be an emphasis placed on the physical techniques so that the student’s body can begin growing with the movements. This includes lots of running, jumping, climbing and crawling in order to help use up some of the little ones’ almost-endless supply of energy. The very basics of Tae Kwon Do will be covered in this course, with additions of important outside-aspects for children of this age, such as learning stranger self- defense, fire safety and (lost in the store) mall safety. This is one of the most popular courses due to its ability to keep young children interested,active and engaged! Family Tae Kwon Do (Ages 6 - Adult) Tae Kwon Do is a wonderful activity to practice as a family! Parents will have a great time working out with their children in the same class. Tae Kwon Do has SO many benefits for both children AND adults that it makes it the perfect way to stay fit and have fun TOGETHER. For adults, TKD helps to increase flexibility, relieve stress, strengthen balance and learn life-saving self-defense. In children, TKD helps to improve confidence, increase focus, build stronger physical skills like balance, coordination and agility, in addition to building great goal setting skills. No matter the reason for practicing Tae Kwon Do initially, students of the art benefit physically, mentally and spiritually. Practice Tae Kwon Do together but feel the benefits as an individual! Youth Tae Kwon Do (Ages 6 - 12) Tae Kwon Do is the Korean art of self-defense This art is taught to children to instill self-discipline and promote physical fitness. They will learn new skills every time they train and enjoy a sense of accomplishment,more focus and concentration, respect for authority, and self-defense. Confidence will build after each successful class is completed. This class also includes “mat chats” to help with various life skills such as bully prevention, responsibility, discipline, good manners and habits of a healthy lifestyle among others. Teen/Adult (Ages 13+) No matter the reason for practicing Tae Kwon Do initially, students of the art benefit physically, mentally and spiritually. This class promotes teens and adults to become physically stronger, more flexible, and more agile, as well as increasing a sense of balance. Students will learn traditional aspects of TaeKwonDo as well as modern methods of self-defense. It appeals to both the youth with its fun jumping and spinning kicks, as well as it does to the middle and senior aged adults with its emphasis on technique and self-defense. It is a great introduction to an old but very effective martial art for all teens and adults.

Crafting Corner - Specialized Crafting Workshops (Co-op with Muskego) September - Granny Square Crochet Granny Squares aren’t just for grannies anymore! If you know basic crochet stitches, you can learn the granny square. Once you learn how to make one square, you’ll want to make more! You can turn your squares into an afghan, purse or bag, a shawl, a pillow, a potholder… thepossibilities are endless! *Please bring a hook (size H/8 or I/9 or J/10) and a skein of acrylic yarn,any solid or variegated color. Yarn weight: size 4. (And please DO NOTbuy the specialty granny square yarn for this class, as it is difficult forbeginners to use.) October - Punch Needle Art Do you enjoy embroidery, diamond art or cross-stitch? If so, you will enjoyPunch Needle Art. It is a fiber art technique that uses a special tool, called a punch needle, to create loops through a piece of fabric that is stretched taut in a hoop or frame. The punch needle works by pushing yarn through a tube with a narrow point at the end. The finished work has a textured surface on one side with a smooth design on the other. Punch needle crafting is relaxing and a relatively quick way to create a work of art. *All materials will be provided. November - Water Color Techniques So many people say to me “I am not an artist. I am not creative.” Everyone is an artist if they want to be! In this one-night class, you willexplore different watercolor techniques: using color gradient washes, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, salt texturing, masking and the water resist effect. You do not need to have any experience using watercolors to take this class. It is a night to come relax, have fun and explore watercolor paints in different ways. I promise, this will be a low risk, low key atmosphere… beginners(and all other abilities) are welcome! *All materials will be provided.

Babysitter's Training Ages 11 & Up Develop skills in five critical areas: leadership, safety and safe play, basic care, first aid and professionalism; to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parents or adult guardians. Babysitters will receive information and practice skills in first aid and rescue breathing. This course does not provide certification for these - participants would need to take a CPR and First Aid class to obtain certification. Babysitters MUST attend BOTH days of class. Students must participate in all lesson activities and complete a series of skills to receive a course participation certificate. Please wear appropriate clothing as some activities will be done on the floor. **Please bring a pen and notebook, a snack, and drink along for class. Food should not contain peanuts/peanut butter.** Instructor: Jeniffer Challen

Rescue Ready – Safe Sitters Grandparents (Co-op with Muskego) A class geared towards mature members of the community to become caregivers. Many things have changed since you raised your children. It is important to learn the new recommendations for care based upon research from doctors and scientists studying the physical and emotional development of infants and children. Learn how to safely care for infants and children and how to manage behavior, in addition to life-saving skills such choking rescue, first aid, and injury management. Course includes: Child Development Child Care Duties Behavior Management Injury Prevention First Aid Choking Child and Infant Rescue Child and Infant CPR Communication and Expectations **Class Fee includes textbook. Participants receive a course completion certificate.

Adult, Child, and Family Country Line Dance Lessons And Adult Ballroom Dance (Co-op With Muskego) Country Line Dance Lessons: Come dance, have fun and get fit with Jason Jordan. We will learn and practice popular line dances. This class is beginner level; boots and cowboy hats are optional. Adult Ballroom Dance Lessons: Lean the basic steps, turns, and positions for salsa, east coast swing, country swing and bachata. Partner not necessary All classes are held at Muskego City Hall (Meeting Room 1)

Fall 2025 Kayaking Trips Big Muskego Lake Scenic Kayak Tours Come join the Muskego Recreation staff and our very own Conservatist guiding you on a kayaking excursion on beautiful Big Muskego Lake. Big Muskego Lake is recognized as a regionally significant natural area and an Important Bird Area. Enjoy an evening of paddling this deep-water marsh habitat via kayak to observe nesting Ospreys, eagles, pelicans, swans, potentially endangered Forster’s terns, as well as many other marsh birds and waterfowl within the upcoming summer season. This trip will require competent paddling ability. Bringbinoculars (and/or camera). Attendees are encouraged to bring their own kayak or canoe, paddles, & PFD, however these will beprovided at an additional expense, if needed. Trip will commence and end at Boxhorn Boat Launch located at S90W13976 Boxhorn Drive. Fox River Guided Tour Come join the Muskego Recreation staff on a one-way paddling trip down the Fox River. On this evening trip down the Fox River, participants will enjoy 6 miles of secluded beauty of the river starting at the Big Bend Park and traveling to Bobberz Tavern which is located right on the river at 8330 Fox River Rd, Waterford. This section is beautiful in its own right which travels through secluded prairie scenery and is just north of the Tichigan State Wildlife Area. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own kayak or canoe, paddles, & PFD, however these will be provided at an additional expense if needed. Complimentary shuttling will be available before the tripsbegins, making your vehicle available at Bobberz Tavern where we finish. The shuttle will depart promptly at 10:00 AM. If you are utilizing your own kayak, you will need to make arrangements to drop your equipment at Big Bend Park Boat Launch before the trips begins and have your vehicle at Bobberz Tavern to catch the 10:00 AM shuttle. Additional details regarding shuttle transportation and equipmentdrop off will be provided at registration. Lulu Lake Scenic Guided Kayak Tour Come join the Muskego Recreation staff on a paddle into one of Southeastern Wisconsin’s secret lakes, Lulu Lake! This lake is lovely and charming, and the trip will have a sense of adventure and exploration. We will depart on a 5-mile paddle starting at Eagle Springs Lake to find this secret lake, one that’s surrounded by public land in the Kettle Moraine State Forest and protected as a state natural area.Attendees are encouraged to bring their own kayak or canoe, paddles, & PFD, however these will be provided at an additional expense if needed. We will meet at Eagle Springs Lake public boat launch off Wambold Road, Mukwonago. Additional details of location will be provided at registration.

Tae Kwon Do ALL CLASSES HELD AT CHOSUN BLACK BELT ACADEMY - 7123 South 76th Street, Franklin, WI 53132 Open House for Session 1 classes = Tuesday, June 3 @ 5:00 PM Open House for Session 2 classes = Tuesday, July 22 @ 5:00 PM Little Ninjas Pre-School Tae Kwon Do (Ages 3 - 5) Little Ninjas is a class arranged in an easy-to-understand fashion that will help younger students to begin enjoying Tae Kwon Do at an early age. The perfect blend of gross motor skill building and fun! Our preschool martial arts program gives your little one the tools to surpass their development expectations. Students who begin this young in Tae Kwon Do (and just about anything else for that matter) tend to learn longer term. In class there will be an emphasis placed on the physical techniques so that the student’s body can begin growing with the movements. This includes lots of running, jumping, climbing and crawling in order to help use up some of the little ones’ almost-endless supply of energy. The very basics of Tae Kwon Do will be covered in this course, with additions of important outside-aspects for children of this age, such as learning stranger self defense, fire safety and (lost in the store) mall safety. This is one of the most popular courses due to its ability to keep young children interested, active and engaged! Students will be "sampling" the general classes to get an idea of what training in a regular class is like, so there may be other higher belts in the same class. Family Tae Kwon Do (Ages 6 - Adult) Tae Kwon Do is a wonderful activity to practice as a family! Parents will have a great time working out with their children in the same class. Tae Kwon Do has SO many benefits for both children AND adults that it makes it the perfect way to stay fit and have fun TOGETHER. For adults, TKD helps to increase flexibility, relieve stress, strengthen balance and learn life-saving self defense. In children, TKD helps to improve confidence, increase focus, build stronger physical skills like balance, coordination and agility, in addition to building great goal setting skills. No matter the reason for practicing Tae Kwon Do initially, students of the art benefit physically, mentally and spiritually. Practice Tae Kwon Do together but feel the benefits as an individual! Students will be "sampling" the general classes to get an idea of what training in a regular class is like, so there may be other higher belts in the same class. Youth Tae Kwon Do (Ages 6 - 12) Tae Kwon Do is the Korean art of self-defense. This art is taught to children to instill self-discipline and promote physical fitness. They will learn new skills every time they train and enjoy a sense of accomplishment, more focus and concentration, respect for authority, and self defense. Confidence will build after each successful class is completed. This class also includes “mat chats” to help with various life skills such as bully prevention, responsibility, discipline, good manners and habits of a healthy lifestyle among others. Students will be "sampling" the general classes to get an idea of what training in a regular class is like, so there may be other higher belts in the same class.

Adult Dance Classes (Co-op With Muskego) Country Line Dance Come dance, have fun and get fit with Jason Jordan. We will learn and practice popular line dances. This class is beginner level; boots and cowboy hats are optional. All classes are held at Muskego City Hall (Meeting Room 1)

(Co-op Muskego) SAFETY FIRST Senior Safety Play it Smart When You Go Out! Mike Scasny, retired Milwaukee County Sheriff deputy for 25 years, will share the proven tips and tricks to keep you safe when you are out and about in your community. Essential information provided: “Defensive Walking” - do you know how? Where do you park when grocery shopping? “I didn’t see that crack in the sidewalk?” Gentlemen, where do you keep ;your wallet? “That driver almost hit me as I was loading my groceries!” Ladies, how do you carry your purse? What do I do now? Just remember the 3C’s: CAREFUL, CAUTIOUS & CONFIDENT Enjoy a roundtable, interactive discussion on ways to reduce your risk of injury and remain safe while enjoying your community This event is sponsored by the Max A Sass & Sons Funeral & Cremation Services