Instructor:  Kelsey Salsbery (@salzandpeppereats)

Dates: Wednesdays for four weeks starting on September 30th and running through October 21st (9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21) 

Cost: $32 for all four weeks or drop in for $10/class

Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm

Location: Virtually via Zoom

 

Class Description: Stuck in a menu planning rut? Short on time because of busy family schedules? Or, just can’t find motivation to serve something other than chicken nuggets? This Back To School Dinner Dash course isthe solution! Join us each Wednesday as we teach you some great dinner making hacks, fun twists on quick recipes and minimal-mess meals that your whole family will gobble up.

 

Here’s the plan: We will send out a list of ingredients several days before the Wednesday night class for you to be sure you have what you need on hand. Next, jump on Zoom for our virtual cooking class taught by Kelsey Salsbery (@salzandpeppereats) each Wednesday at 5:30pm, where she will guide you through a brand new
dinner meal idea. You will prep and cook alongside her and have a full meal on the table to feed your
hungry family that same night. Winner winner, chicken (or beef….or pork…) dinner!

 

Week 1: Sheet Pan BBQ Smoked Sausages with Peppers and Onions and Parmesan Basil Orzo
Week 2: Crispy Black Bean and Cheese Taquitos with allllll of the toppings and Giant Pico de Gallo Salad
Week 3: My Big Fat Chicken Pitas with Homemade Tzatiki and Cucumber Greek Salad
Week 4: Students Choice!

 

Class capped at 20 participants. 

 

Instructor:  Sarah Baumgartner with Simply Balanced Wellness, LLC

Dates: October 1st 

Cost: $8

Times: Lunch n' Learn 12-1pm OR 6:30-7:30pm (choose one)

Location: Virtually via Zoom

 

Class Description: Simple strategies to decrease stress and increase energy

We are all feeling the fatigue of life with COVID: masks, new school rules (or on-line learning), new rules at work and new norms for how we interact with our friends, family and community.  The daily barrage of “new” can make us feel overwhelmed, exhausted and on the verge of burnout.  

 

Participants will:
•    Learn about your energy tank and 3 simple tips to implement immediately to keep your tank full       throughout the day
•    Pin point personal daily stressors and create action items to increase energy
•    Top 10 foods to eat/avoid to achieve all day energy
•    Learn to prioritize what’s most important and how to say “no” without guilt
•    Learn 5 tips to help children manage stress
•    Create a rinse and repeat daily roadmap designed to simplify your day and reduce stress

 

In order for this class to run, there will be a minimum of 5 registrants for each time slot. You will be notified two days prior if the course is cancelled. 

 

 

Instructor:  Britainey Jenzer

Dates: October 5th-October 30th (3 classes offered per week)

Cost: $30 for all four weeks (12 classes) or drop in for $5/class

Time: Mondays & Fridays 9-10am, Wednesday evenings 6:30-7:30pm 

Location: Virtual (you will be sent login information from Britainey)

 

Class Description:  Join Britainey virtually to dance your heart out to music with flavors of salsa, merengue, and cumbia mixed together for the perfect dance workout party! She will be offering the classes live at the above mentioned times or the classes will be downloaded and you will have 24 hours to take each class on your own time. Zumba is a fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Zumba routines incorporate interval training — alternating fast and slow rhythms — to help improve cardiovascular fitness.

 

Instructor Bio: Hi Everybody, this is Britainey. I love to Dance! I started two stepping at a young age (my mother was a western dance instructor) which led into belly dancing as a teenager. In my twenties, I lived in Switzerland and that is where I found my heart for Salsa.  I have been a ZUMBA instructor for 8 years. I also teach ZUMBA Kids and STEP. Come and join me for a fun workout!

In order to drop in for a class, you must register and we will send you login instructions. Please register at least one day in advance. 

Instructor:  Rachel Allen

Dates: Tuesday October 20th

Cost: $22

Time: 6:30pm -8:30pm

Location: Virtually via Zoom

 

Class Description: Artists of all experience levels will learn the basics of watercolor as we create a final painting of a cow, in a one-night, two hour virtual course. Paper, paint, palette, and brushes can be delivered to your home in advance of the class to borrow for a $8 supply/delivery fee. If you have your own supplies, we will email you a list. 

Rachel Allen graduated with a minor in Fine Art from Utah State University in 2005, and worked as a Graphic Designer for four years before transitioning to a career in communications. A lifelong love of the arts has led her to continue to pursue art as a hobby, with a specific interest in various forms of painting, most recently with a focus on watercolor. 

 

Class capped at 12 participants. 

 

Instructor:  Rachel Allen

Dates: November 10th

Cost: $22

Time: 6:30pm -8:30pm

Location: Virtually via Zoom

 

Class Description: Artists of all experience levels will learn the basics of watercolor as we create a final painting of a horse, in a one-night, two hour virtual course. Paper, paint, palette, and brushes can be delivered to your home in advance of the class to borrow for a $8 supply/delivery fee. If you have your own supplies, we will email you a list. 

Rachel Allen graduated with a minor in Fine Art from Utah State University in 2005, and worked as a Graphic Designer for four years before transitioning to a career in communications. A lifelong love of the arts has led her to continue to pursue art as a hobby, with a specific interest in various forms of painting, most recently with a focus on watercolor. 

 

Class capped at 12 participants. 

Instructor:  Amy Halfmann with A.Ha Nutrition

Dates: October 22nd, October 29th, November 5th, November 12th

Cost: $35 for all four classes or drop in for a class for $10

Time: 7:00pm Mountain Time (Class will be 45 minutes with Q&A at the end)

Location: Virtually via Zoom

 

If there’s ever been a time when cooking at home and the need for a well-stocked kitchen has been important, this is the time.  One of the easiest ways to keep a family fed and healthy is to know how to clean, organize, and stock your pantry, freezer, and fridge.  In this four-week series, you’ll learn tips and tricks to keep your house stocked and family fed for up to one month between grocery shopping trips.

Week 1: Pantry Essentials: Cleaning, organizing, and stocking your pantry with dry goods.  Learn what foods are essential, tips for safe storage, and tricks to never run out.

 

Week 2: Fridge & Freezer Basics: Cleaning, organizing, and stocking your fridge and freezer.  Learn what foods to freeze for longer shelf life, how to use the fridge and freezer to make weeknight meals easier, and how to organize and store items to keep yourself and your family well. 

 

Week 3: Fruit & Veggies 101: Purchasing, washing, and storing. We’ve all been told that fruits and vegetables are important for health, but keeping them in stock when grocery trips only happen once a month can be challenging.  In this session, you’ll learn how to safely handle and keep produce fresher longer.

 

Week 4: 5 A’s of Meal Planning: Take everything you’ve learned in the first three sessions and put it together to create a weekly meal plan.  You’ll learn my functional 5-step process to help you easily plan meals and snacks everyone in your family will love.  Once you’ve formed the habit of meal planning, putting nutritious meals on the table becomes a quick and simple process. 

 

This course is being taught by Amy Halfmann, a registered and licensed dietitian in the state of Texas. Amy is the owner of A.Ha Nutrition, a nutrition education, consulting, and communication company that works with businesses and community organizations to develop and deliver engaging nutrition education programs.  Amy also helps busy moms plan, shop, cook for, and feed their families easy, nourishing meals. She is a mom of 4 and wife of a cotton farmer. Her unique background allows her to connect with consumers to provide trusted farm-to-fork grocery and feeding guidance. 

 

*Personalized nutrition recommendations will not be given during the class, but general food and nutrition questions are welcome.