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IN-PERSON CLASSES
ALLERGENS MAY BE PRESENT AT ALL CLASSES. PLEASE CONTACT KATIE AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF CLASS AND SHE CAN LET YOU KNOW IF THE ALLERGEN CAN BE ACCOMMODATED. WE ALWAYS TRY OUR BEST TO MAKE SURE IT CAN!!
Interested in a private class, party, a school or summer camp visit ? Please contact Katie for more more information!
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PRESCHOOL
ALL ABOUT APPLES
9/13/25 10AM-11AM
Little chefs will explore the colors, textures, and tastes of apples while making easy, hands-on recipes like apple “donuts” and applesauce, apple tasting and a playful craft!
Ages: 3-5 Years with adult
Fee: $30 Resident/ $32 Non-Resident
Location: Monroe Township Building
GINGERBREAD HOUSES
12/13/25 10AM-11AM
Join us for a festive and hands-on class where kids build + decorate graham cracker gingerbread houses! Practice spreading frosting + adding colorful candies to create sweet masterpieces.
Ages: 2-5 Years with adult
Fee: $20 per child
Location: Vandalia Senior Center
NOT-SO-SPOOKY SNACKS
10/25/25 10AM-11AM
In this hands-on class kids will stir up some Halloween fun while making silly and spooky treats like monster mash snacks and ghostly goodies-perfect for tiny hands and big imaginations.
Ages: 3-5 Years with adult
Fee: $30 Resident/ $32 Non-Resident
Location: Monroe Township Building
YOUTH
LUNCHBOX LEGENDS
8/27/25 5:30-7PM
In this hands-on class, kids will learn how to build balanced, delicious lunches they'll be excited to eat. From sandwich wraps to snack packs, kids will practice planning, prepping and packing their own lunchbox!
Ages: 6-12
Fee: $43(M)*, $64(NM), $86(NR)
Location: Oakwood Community Center
CREEPY KITCHEN CREATIONS
10/22/25 5:30-7PM
Get ready for a frightfully fun time in the kitchen as we cook up spooky Mummy Pizzas and build deliciously eerie Graveyard Pudding cups. Treats that are almost too creepy to eat - almost!
Ages: 6-12
Fee: $43(M)*, $64(NM), $86(NR)
Location: Oakwood Community Center
PUMPKIN PARTY
11/13/25 6-7:30PM
Celebrate fall flavors in this fun class where we bake delicious pumpkin cupcakes and whip up a savory pumpkin hummus! Kids will learn to mix, measure, and blend while exploring sweet + savory pumpkin recipes.
Ages: 6-12
Fee: $25 per child
Location: Vandalia Senior Center
WARM + WAFFLE-Y
9/24/25 5:30-7PM
Celebrate the flavors of fall in this fun, hands-on class where kids cook up delicious apple-inspired recipes like warm apple waffles and sweet apple snacks. Young chefs will learn basic kitchen skills!
Ages: 6-12
Fee: $43(M)*, $64(NM), $86(NR)
Location: Oakwood Community Center
COOKIES + COCOA
12/17/25 5:30-7PM
Get into the holiday spirit as young chefs bake festive cookies + stir up cozy cups of homemade hot cocoa. This cheerful class is all about sweet treats, warm memories and hands-on fun in the kitchen!
Ages: 6-12
Fee: $43(M)*, $64(NM), $86(NR)
Location: Oakwood Community Center
SPOOKY SWEETS
10/16/25 6-7:30PM
Kids will create monster-themed cupcakes with colorful frosting and candy eyes, then blend up vibrant, magical witch’s potion smoothies. This class is perfect for young chefs who love a little kitchen creativity!
Ages: 6-12
Fee: $25 per child
Location: Vandalia Senior Center
PUMPKIN PARTY
11/12/25 6-7:30PM
Celebrate fall flavors in this fun class where we bake delicious pumpkin cupcakes and whip up a savory pumpkin hummus! Kids will learn to mix, measure, and blend while exploring sweet + savory pumpkin recipes.
Ages: 6-12
Fee: $35 Resident/ $37 Non-Resident
Location: Monroe Township Building
COOKIES + COCOA
12/9/25 6-7:30PM
Let’s get cozy in the kitchen this winter! We will make fresh baked cookies and homemade hot cocoa to get into the spirit. We’ll finish with an activity to make and take home hot cocoa mix.
Ages: 6-12
Fee: $35 Resident/ $37 Non-Resident
Location: Monroe Township Building
ADULT
LADIES' NIGHT IN
9/25/25 6PM-7:30PM
Grab the gals and create delicious appetizers perfect for entertaining, paried with a refreshing mocktail. This hands-on class combines great recipes, good company, and a relaxing evening of cooking and sipping.
Ages: 18+ Years
Fee: $25
Location: Vandalia Senior Center
LADIES' FRIENDSGIVING
11/20/25 7PM-8PM
Shake up a delicious mocktail and whip up a selection of tasty appetizers! From fruity drinks to savory bites, you'll learn easy recipes perfect for any gathering. Gather your friends for an evening of creativity, laughter and delightful flavors!
Ages: 18+ Years
Fee: $33 Resident, $43 Non-Resident
Location: Kennard Nature Nook
SENIOR SINGLE-SERVE MEALS
10/9/25 12PM-1:30PM
A delicious cooking demo where Katie will teach you how to prepare simple, nutritious meals designed for one or two people. Learn quick, healthy recipes that require minimal ingredients and effort, making it easy to cook delicious meals.
Ages: 55+ Years
Fee: $3 Resident, $5 Non-Resident
Location: Charles Lathrem Senior Center
COUPLES CHARCUTERIE PICNIC
10/17/25 5:30PM-7PM
Celebrate Sweetest Day with a sunset hike and charcuterie in Grant Park! You'll start by crafting your own charcuterie tray, perfect for a golden-hour picnic during a scenic sunset hike through Grant Park.
Ages: 18+ Years
Fee: $42 Resident, $55 Non-Resident
Location: Kennard Nature Nook