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Wednesday September 23, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Youth Cooking Classes with "Eat Pretty Darling" (Ages 6-12 yrs) (Fall/Winter) - After-School Snacks YOUTH COOKING CLASSES!! Summer SendoffCelebrate the end of summer in this fun, hands-on cooking class for kids!  Kids will make colorful pasta salads and watermelon "pizza".  It's the perfect way to wrap up summer with delicious treats and creative fun. Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026Registration Deadline:  Monday, August 24, 2026Time: 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.Fees: $43(M)*, $64(NM & NR)*Discount applied at checkoutLocation:  OCC Large Classroom/KitchenAfter-School SnacksIn this fun, hands-on class, kids will learn to make easy and delicious after-school snacks they can recreate at home.  Kids will practice basic kitchen skills while preparing kid-friendly favorites and leave with new confidence, full bellies and simple snack ideas for anytime. Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026Registration Deadline:  Monday, September 21, 2026Time: 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.Fees: $43(M)*, $64(NM & NR)*Discount applied at checkoutLocation:  OCC Large Classroom/KitchenBoo-tiful BitesJoin us for a spooktacular hands-on cooking class where kids will create fun and festive Halloween treats.  Kids will make silly, spooky snacks like monster cupcakes and jack-o-lantern stuffed peppers.  They'll leave with tasty treats and plenty of Halloween fun to share! Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026Registration Deadline:  Monday, October 19, 2026Time: 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.Fees: $43(M)*, $64(NM & NR)*Discount applied at checkoutLocation:  OCC Large Classroom/KitchenFriendsgiving FeastCelebrate friendship and food in our festive Friendsgiving cooking class!  Young chefs will cook up turkey meatball skewers, mashed potato cups and bake mini pumpkin pies while sharing the spirit of gratitude. Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026Registration Deadline:  Monday, November 16, 2026Time: 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.Fees: $43(M)*, $64(NM & NR)*Discount applied at checkoutLocation:  OCC Large Classroom/KitchenCookies + CocoaLet's get cozy in the kitchen this holiday season!  We will make fresh baked cookies and homemade hot cocoa to get into the spirit.  We'll finish with an activity to make a take home hot cocoa mix that's perfect for sipping all season long.Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2026Registration Deadline:  Monday, December 14, 2026Time: 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.Fees: $43(M)*, $64(NM & NR)*Discount applied at checkoutLocation:  OCC Large Classroom/KitchenInstructor: Katie BlauserKatie Blauser is the creator of Eat Pretty Darling, where she shares playful recipes and simple food art that can get even the pickiest eater excited for meal time! Her creativity brings food to life and encourages kids to try something new. She published her first children's cookbook in 2021, Pandas Love Pickles: Let's Eat! and now teaches cooking classes around the Dayton area.

Thursday September 24, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM	American Mahjong Basics to Gameplay: 3-Week Beginner Course (Ages 15 & Up) - American Mahjong Basics to Gameplay - Session 1 American Mahjong Basics to Gameplay: 3-Week Beginner Course(No Experience Necessary)(Ages 15 & Up)   Ready to learn and play American Mahjong? Led by Danielle Fritz — "The Mahjongette" — a full time American Mahjong educator known for her clear teaching style, upbeat energy, and welcoming approach to new players. This special THREE session series is designed for fun, supportive, and hands on play.  Leave confident, connected, and ready to join open play sessions across the greater Dayton area. Tiles, racks, mats, and all teaching materials included — just bring your smiles and your curiosity. Part 1: Intro to American MahjongWe’ll start with a beginner-friendly overview of:Tile types and how to recognize themBasic game flow and vocabularyWhat happens during the CharlestonHow a hand is built and how Mahjong is declaredNo pressure, no memorization, no judgment—just a clear, approachable hands-on introduction. Part 2: Your First Guided Game Once you’re comfortable with the basics, we’ll move right into a full, instructor-guided game.You’ll learn:How to read the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) cardHow to set up your racks and tilesHow to do the CharlestonHow to pass, call, and discard Part 3: Your Second Guided GameA full, instructor-guided game using the 2026 NMJL card.You’ll learn:How to do the full Charleston (Blind Passes & Courtesy)How to choose a hand and pivot when neededHow to follow table rhythm and make decisions with confidenceWe’ll walk you through every step, so you never feel lost or overwhelmed. Instructor: Danielle FritzDays: Thursdays Dates Session 1:  September 10, 17 & 24, 2026Dates Session 2:  October 8, 15 & 22, 2026 Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Fees: $150 (M)* $225 (NM, & NR)*Discounts applied at checkout. Location: OCC Large Classroom

Saturday September 26, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Learn French - Learn French Oui, je parle français!!! Learn survival French in six fun and easy sessions! This course will introduce you to the essentials of immediate communication in French.  You’ll be able to greet people, learn how to ask for directions, explain where you are from, order from a menu, know the days of the week, find out the price of various items and make purchases.There are no exams, complex grammar explanations, difficult memorization or awkward questions in class.  The course is meant to be entertaining and instructive.Ages:   18 and overDay:     SaturdaysDates:  September 12, 2026 - October 17, 2026 Time:   10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.Students need to purchase this book:  French in 10 minutes a day. (available on Amazon) Fees:  $120.00Location:   Large ClassroomInstructor: Tatiana Liaugminas, M.A. in French and Russian from the University of Illinois.  She has taught a variety of courses in both languages at the university level for decades, including French cinema and theater as well as Russian and Ukrainian culture and literature.  She has supervised students on trips to Paris, Montreal and St. Petersburg, taught in the Osher Lifelong Institute, and has worked extensively in translation and private tutoring.  She is retired from UD. Having spent her childhood in Casablanca--then French Morocco--and Paris before coming to the US, she has native knowledge of French.

Saturday October 3, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Rotary Sandwich Making
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Learn French - Learn French Oui, je parle français!!! Learn survival French in six fun and easy sessions! This course will introduce you to the essentials of immediate communication in French.  You’ll be able to greet people, learn how to ask for directions, explain where you are from, order from a menu, know the days of the week, find out the price of various items and make purchases.There are no exams, complex grammar explanations, difficult memorization or awkward questions in class.  The course is meant to be entertaining and instructive.Ages:   18 and overDay:     SaturdaysDates:  September 12, 2026 - October 17, 2026 Time:   10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.Students need to purchase this book:  French in 10 minutes a day. (available on Amazon) Fees:  $120.00Location:   Large ClassroomInstructor: Tatiana Liaugminas, M.A. in French and Russian from the University of Illinois.  She has taught a variety of courses in both languages at the university level for decades, including French cinema and theater as well as Russian and Ukrainian culture and literature.  She has supervised students on trips to Paris, Montreal and St. Petersburg, taught in the Osher Lifelong Institute, and has worked extensively in translation and private tutoring.  She is retired from UD. Having spent her childhood in Casablanca--then French Morocco--and Paris before coming to the US, she has native knowledge of French.

Thursday October 8, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM	American Mahjong Basics to Gameplay: 3-Week Beginner Course (Ages 15 & Up) - American Mahjong Basics to Gameplay - Session 2 American Mahjong Basics to Gameplay: 3-Week Beginner Course(No Experience Necessary)(Ages 15 & Up)   Ready to learn and play American Mahjong? Led by Danielle Fritz — "The Mahjongette" — a full time American Mahjong educator known for her clear teaching style, upbeat energy, and welcoming approach to new players. This special THREE session series is designed for fun, supportive, and hands on play.  Leave confident, connected, and ready to join open play sessions across the greater Dayton area. Tiles, racks, mats, and all teaching materials included — just bring your smiles and your curiosity. Part 1: Intro to American MahjongWe’ll start with a beginner-friendly overview of:Tile types and how to recognize themBasic game flow and vocabularyWhat happens during the CharlestonHow a hand is built and how Mahjong is declaredNo pressure, no memorization, no judgment—just a clear, approachable hands-on introduction. Part 2: Your First Guided Game Once you’re comfortable with the basics, we’ll move right into a full, instructor-guided game.You’ll learn:How to read the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) cardHow to set up your racks and tilesHow to do the CharlestonHow to pass, call, and discard Part 3: Your Second Guided GameA full, instructor-guided game using the 2026 NMJL card.You’ll learn:How to do the full Charleston (Blind Passes & Courtesy)How to choose a hand and pivot when neededHow to follow table rhythm and make decisions with confidenceWe’ll walk you through every step, so you never feel lost or overwhelmed. Instructor: Danielle FritzDays: Thursdays Dates Session 1:  September 10, 17 & 24, 2026Dates Session 2:  October 8, 15 & 22, 2026 Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Fees: $150 (M)* $225 (NM, & NR)*Discounts applied at checkout. Location: OCC Large Classroom

Saturday October 10, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Learn French - Learn French Oui, je parle français!!! Learn survival French in six fun and easy sessions! This course will introduce you to the essentials of immediate communication in French.  You’ll be able to greet people, learn how to ask for directions, explain where you are from, order from a menu, know the days of the week, find out the price of various items and make purchases.There are no exams, complex grammar explanations, difficult memorization or awkward questions in class.  The course is meant to be entertaining and instructive.Ages:   18 and overDay:     SaturdaysDates:  September 12, 2026 - October 17, 2026 Time:   10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.Students need to purchase this book:  French in 10 minutes a day. (available on Amazon) Fees:  $120.00Location:   Large ClassroomInstructor: Tatiana Liaugminas, M.A. in French and Russian from the University of Illinois.  She has taught a variety of courses in both languages at the university level for decades, including French cinema and theater as well as Russian and Ukrainian culture and literature.  She has supervised students on trips to Paris, Montreal and St. Petersburg, taught in the Osher Lifelong Institute, and has worked extensively in translation and private tutoring.  She is retired from UD. Having spent her childhood in Casablanca--then French Morocco--and Paris before coming to the US, she has native knowledge of French.

Thursday October 15, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM	American Mahjong Basics to Gameplay: 3-Week Beginner Course (Ages 15 & Up) - American Mahjong Basics to Gameplay - Session 2 American Mahjong Basics to Gameplay: 3-Week Beginner Course(No Experience Necessary)(Ages 15 & Up)   Ready to learn and play American Mahjong? Led by Danielle Fritz — "The Mahjongette" — a full time American Mahjong educator known for her clear teaching style, upbeat energy, and welcoming approach to new players. This special THREE session series is designed for fun, supportive, and hands on play.  Leave confident, connected, and ready to join open play sessions across the greater Dayton area. Tiles, racks, mats, and all teaching materials included — just bring your smiles and your curiosity. Part 1: Intro to American MahjongWe’ll start with a beginner-friendly overview of:Tile types and how to recognize themBasic game flow and vocabularyWhat happens during the CharlestonHow a hand is built and how Mahjong is declaredNo pressure, no memorization, no judgment—just a clear, approachable hands-on introduction. Part 2: Your First Guided Game Once you’re comfortable with the basics, we’ll move right into a full, instructor-guided game.You’ll learn:How to read the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) cardHow to set up your racks and tilesHow to do the CharlestonHow to pass, call, and discard Part 3: Your Second Guided GameA full, instructor-guided game using the 2026 NMJL card.You’ll learn:How to do the full Charleston (Blind Passes & Courtesy)How to choose a hand and pivot when neededHow to follow table rhythm and make decisions with confidenceWe’ll walk you through every step, so you never feel lost or overwhelmed. Instructor: Danielle FritzDays: Thursdays Dates Session 1:  September 10, 17 & 24, 2026Dates Session 2:  October 8, 15 & 22, 2026 Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Fees: $150 (M)* $225 (NM, & NR)*Discounts applied at checkout. Location: OCC Large Classroom

Saturday October 17, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Learn French - Learn French Oui, je parle français!!! Learn survival French in six fun and easy sessions! This course will introduce you to the essentials of immediate communication in French.  You’ll be able to greet people, learn how to ask for directions, explain where you are from, order from a menu, know the days of the week, find out the price of various items and make purchases.There are no exams, complex grammar explanations, difficult memorization or awkward questions in class.  The course is meant to be entertaining and instructive.Ages:   18 and overDay:     SaturdaysDates:  September 12, 2026 - October 17, 2026 Time:   10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.Students need to purchase this book:  French in 10 minutes a day. (available on Amazon) Fees:  $120.00Location:   Large ClassroomInstructor: Tatiana Liaugminas, M.A. in French and Russian from the University of Illinois.  She has taught a variety of courses in both languages at the university level for decades, including French cinema and theater as well as Russian and Ukrainian culture and literature.  She has supervised students on trips to Paris, Montreal and St. Petersburg, taught in the Osher Lifelong Institute, and has worked extensively in translation and private tutoring.  She is retired from UD. Having spent her childhood in Casablanca--then French Morocco--and Paris before coming to the US, she has native knowledge of French.

Wednesday October 21, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Youth Cooking Classes with "Eat Pretty Darling" (Ages 6-12 yrs) (Fall/Winter) - Boo-tiful Bites YOUTH COOKING CLASSES!! Summer SendoffCelebrate the end of summer in this fun, hands-on cooking class for kids!  Kids will make colorful pasta salads and watermelon "pizza".  It's the perfect way to wrap up summer with delicious treats and creative fun. Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026Registration Deadline:  Monday, August 24, 2026Time: 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.Fees: $43(M)*, $64(NM & NR)*Discount applied at checkoutLocation:  OCC Large Classroom/KitchenAfter-School SnacksIn this fun, hands-on class, kids will learn to make easy and delicious after-school snacks they can recreate at home.  Kids will practice basic kitchen skills while preparing kid-friendly favorites and leave with new confidence, full bellies and simple snack ideas for anytime. Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026Registration Deadline:  Monday, September 21, 2026Time: 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.Fees: $43(M)*, $64(NM & NR)*Discount applied at checkoutLocation:  OCC Large Classroom/KitchenBoo-tiful BitesJoin us for a spooktacular hands-on cooking class where kids will create fun and festive Halloween treats.  Kids will make silly, spooky snacks like monster cupcakes and jack-o-lantern stuffed peppers.  They'll leave with tasty treats and plenty of Halloween fun to share! Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026Registration Deadline:  Monday, October 19, 2026Time: 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.Fees: $43(M)*, $64(NM & NR)*Discount applied at checkoutLocation:  OCC Large Classroom/KitchenFriendsgiving FeastCelebrate friendship and food in our festive Friendsgiving cooking class!  Young chefs will cook up turkey meatball skewers, mashed potato cups and bake mini pumpkin pies while sharing the spirit of gratitude. Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026Registration Deadline:  Monday, November 16, 2026Time: 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.Fees: $43(M)*, $64(NM & NR)*Discount applied at checkoutLocation:  OCC Large Classroom/KitchenCookies + CocoaLet's get cozy in the kitchen this holiday season!  We will make fresh baked cookies and homemade hot cocoa to get into the spirit.  We'll finish with an activity to make a take home hot cocoa mix that's perfect for sipping all season long.Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2026Registration Deadline:  Monday, December 14, 2026Time: 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.Fees: $43(M)*, $64(NM & NR)*Discount applied at checkoutLocation:  OCC Large Classroom/KitchenInstructor: Katie BlauserKatie Blauser is the creator of Eat Pretty Darling, where she shares playful recipes and simple food art that can get even the pickiest eater excited for meal time! Her creativity brings food to life and encourages kids to try something new. She published her first children's cookbook in 2021, Pandas Love Pickles: Let's Eat! and now teaches cooking classes around the Dayton area.

Thursday October 22, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM	American Mahjong Basics to Gameplay: 3-Week Beginner Course (Ages 15 & Up) - American Mahjong Basics to Gameplay - Session 2 American Mahjong Basics to Gameplay: 3-Week Beginner Course(No Experience Necessary)(Ages 15 & Up)   Ready to learn and play American Mahjong? Led by Danielle Fritz — "The Mahjongette" — a full time American Mahjong educator known for her clear teaching style, upbeat energy, and welcoming approach to new players. This special THREE session series is designed for fun, supportive, and hands on play.  Leave confident, connected, and ready to join open play sessions across the greater Dayton area. Tiles, racks, mats, and all teaching materials included — just bring your smiles and your curiosity. Part 1: Intro to American MahjongWe’ll start with a beginner-friendly overview of:Tile types and how to recognize themBasic game flow and vocabularyWhat happens during the CharlestonHow a hand is built and how Mahjong is declaredNo pressure, no memorization, no judgment—just a clear, approachable hands-on introduction. Part 2: Your First Guided Game Once you’re comfortable with the basics, we’ll move right into a full, instructor-guided game.You’ll learn:How to read the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) cardHow to set up your racks and tilesHow to do the CharlestonHow to pass, call, and discard Part 3: Your Second Guided GameA full, instructor-guided game using the 2026 NMJL card.You’ll learn:How to do the full Charleston (Blind Passes & Courtesy)How to choose a hand and pivot when neededHow to follow table rhythm and make decisions with confidenceWe’ll walk you through every step, so you never feel lost or overwhelmed. Instructor: Danielle FritzDays: Thursdays Dates Session 1:  September 10, 17 & 24, 2026Dates Session 2:  October 8, 15 & 22, 2026 Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Fees: $150 (M)* $225 (NM, & NR)*Discounts applied at checkout. Location: OCC Large Classroom