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Winter Adult
Enrichment
Winter Adult Enrichment classes will be
IN PERSON or ONLINE and the
will be followed.
NEW Michigan Beer Tasting
IN PERSON
Wednesday
6:30PM - 8:00PM
March 1 ONLY
Ages: 21 - Adult. In this interactive class, we will focus on developing your beer palate while discussing common beer ingredients, beer styles, craft beer trends, and beer history. Participants will taste four beers and learn how craft beer judges score beers in competitions. About one pint of beer will be consumed in this 90-minute class. Materials fee ($10) due to the instructor at the beginning of the workshop. Instructor: Patti Smith. 1 Class.
Learn to Knit
ONLINE
Thursdays
6:00PM - 7:30PM
March 2 - March 16
Ages: 14 - Adult. If you are looking for a new hobby and have always wanted to learn how to knit or are looking for a refresher, this virtual class is for you! You have two projects to choose from, either a simple washcloth or knitted slippers. Start from the beginning, where you learn how to cast on to start your project. Learn both the knit stitch and purl stitch, how to read a pattern, and finish your project binding off. In the process of learning how to knit, discover how relaxing and meditative knitting can be. This class is a combination of demonstration, practicing with your own supplies, and Q&A in real time. Handouts will be emailed to all participants. Instructor: Jill Garl is a certified knitting instructor and has been knitting for over 50 years. 3 classes.
NEW Required Minimum Distributions
IN PERSON
Tuesday
6:00PM - 8:00PM
March 7 ONLY
Ages: 18 - Adult. Managing your Required Minimum Distributions can be far more complicated than retirees realize. The decisions you make today can have a tremendous impact on your retirement income plan, the sustainability of your investment portfolio and the amount of taxes you’ll pay over your lifetime. In this informative class you’ll learn: Three distribution options to consider when deciding how to meet your RMD’s. Why you should calculate your RMD’s correctly. How to coordinate distributions with your overall asset allocation. How to manage the impact RMD’s will have on your taxes. How to structure your investments to help simplify the management of RMD’s. Instructor: Patrick Shope is a financial advisor serving the specific needs of retired and soon to be retired investors. Investment advisory services offered through Sigma Planning Corporation, a registered investment advisor. Shope and Associates, LLC is independent of Sigma Planning Corporation. 1 class.
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UMS 101: We Came to Step!
WORKSHOP + PERFORMANCE
Wednesday
6:00PM - 7:30PM
March 8 ONLY
Ages: 18 - Adult. Are you looking to get more out of your performance experience? Join us for UMS 101! This 90-minute workshop focuses on an upcoming UMS performance. Facilitated by professional, community-based practicing artists/educators, UMS 101 workshops offer background and contextual learning, live demonstrations, and participatory activities in a fun, casual environment. Each workshop is tailored with audience members in mind and is ideal for individuals seeking to familiarize themselves with or deepen their understanding of the presented art genre and performing artist. All UMS 101 workshops take place at Cahoots in Downtown Ann Arbor located at 206 E Huron Street. All corresponding performances take place at Hill Auditorium located at 825 N. University. See ‘Notes’ below for more details. Scholarship recipients receive a $10 discount and seniors a $4 discount. Instructor: UMS Staff. 1 class.
UMS 101: We Came to Step!
WORKSHOP ONLY
Wednesday
6:00PM - 7:30PM
March 8 ONLY
Ages: 18 - Adult. Are you looking to get more out of your performance experience? Join us for UMS 101! This 90-minute workshop focuses on an upcoming UMS performance. Facilitated by professional, community-based practicing artists/educators, UMS 101 workshops offer background and contextual learning, live demonstrations, and participatory activities in a fun, casual environment. Each workshop is tailored with audience members in mind and is ideal for individuals seeking to familiarize themselves with or deepen their understanding of the presented art genre and performing artist. All UMS 101 workshops take place at Cahoots in Downtown Ann Arbor located at 206 E Huron Street. All corresponding performances take place at Hill Auditorium located at 825 N. University. See ‘Notes’ below for more details. Scholarship recipients receive a $10 discount and seniors a $4 discount. Instructor: UMS Staff. 1 class.
Retiring from U of M
IN PERSON
Thursday
7:00PM - 9:00PM
March 9 ONLY
Ages: 18 - Adult. Discuss strategies for drawing income from your retirement plans so that you can retire confidently. Understand benefits, including recent changes and tips to help guide you to a successful and rewarding retirement. Register additional people for only $10 each! Instructor: Nick Muraca, Financial Planner Securities, investment advisory and financial planning services offered through qualified registered representatives of MML Investors Services, LLC, Member SIPC. CRN202305-281949. 1 class.
NEW Mocktail Mixology
IN PERSON
Thursday
7:00PM - 9:00PM
March 9 ONLY
Ages: 18 - Adult. Whether you call them mocktails or zero-proof cocktails, every home bartender should have a non-alcoholic drink or two at the ready. Packed with flavor, cocktails without alcohol can be every bit as interesting as their alcoholic counterparts, and offer a delicious alternative for those who can’t or don’t want to drink. In this class you'll get hands-on experience shaking, stirring, and muddling up a variety of non-alcoholic drinks. You'll also learn about the structural elements and ingredients that make non-alcoholic cocktails every bit as delicious and sophisticated as the boozy kind. Materials fee ($15) due to the instructor at the beginning of the workshop. Scholarship recipients pay $20 plus materials fee. Instructor: Tammy Coxen, owner of Tammy's Tastings. 1 class.
Blom Meadworks Tour & Tasting
IN PERSON
Sunday
3:00PM - 4:00PM
March 12 ONLY
Ages: 21 - Adult. At Bløm Meadworks (pronounced “bloom”), we make what we like to call session meads and ciders – they’re light, dry, carbonated, and remarkably sessionable. For our meads, we start with the same ingredients as a traditional mead - honey, water and yeast - which means we can source all of our ingredients from Michigan. Unlike most meads though, we ferment it like a dry craft cider, so the result isn’t nearly as thick or sweet as traditional mead. During this event, you'll learn all about how mead is made, tour the taproom and production area, taste the ingredients and sample two of our current meads and ciders. Participants must be at least 21 years of age. Materials fee, $10 (cash or credit card), due to instructors at class. Instructors: Lauren Bloom and Matt Ritchey, owners of Bløm Meadworks. 1 class.