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Special Interest Programs
CULINARY EXPERIENCES
PIE MAKING WITH A PRO
Learn to make and bake a pie from scratch with Judy Balunda, owner of Judy Pie on Main Street in Grapevine! During this two-hour class, Judy will teach you how to make her famous banana pudding pie from scratch, from making the perfect pie crust to adding scrumptious filling. Then bake at just the right temperature and you will have yourself the perfect pie to impress your friends and family with year-round! Plus, you will be able to truly say that you know how to make a pie from scratch. The best part? You will get to sample freshly baked, perfect pies at the end of class AND take a pie home. Date: Monday, June 6 Location: The Vine Arts & Events Center Time: 2:00-4:00pm Ages: All ages Fee: $40 per person Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 2 Instructor: Judy Balunda
SUSHI MAKING AND SAKE TASTING CLASS
Grab your special someone or group of friends for a night of making sushi and sampling sake with Chef Ethan Starr, full-time instructor of The Culinary School of Fort Worth and past Head Sushi Chef and Sous Chef at Tokyo Café. During this unique class, the chef will teach you all about identifying and selecting quality ingredients, the sushi making process from start to finish, and training on the different types of sushi… all while trying out the sushi you make that will be paired with a specific sake! Not only will you learn to make your very own sushi with high-quality ingredients, but there will be enough for you to take home as well. Plus, you get to leave with the tools you need to show off your own sushi skills at home! Date: Thursday, July 28 Location: The Vine Arts & Events Center, Vintage Hall Time: 6:00-9:00pm Ages: 21+ years Fee: $40 per person Registration Deadline: Monday, July 25 Instructor: Ethan Starr
TEXAS LICENSE TO CARRY CLASS
Lessons on use of force and deadly force, restrictions on carry, verbal skills, situational awareness, safe storage and firearms safety. By law instructors don’t teach students to shoot as part this class. Students must pass a 50 round shooting proficiency. Additional gun range fee of $20 paid to instructor. Private shooting lessons are available separately by appointment. Please bring sack lunch. Date: Saturday, May 14 and Saturday, July 16 Time: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Ages: 21+ years Fee: $80 Member / $90 Non-member Instructor: Group 6 Training
TEXAS CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY
There is NO training requirement to engage in ‘Constitutional Carry’, but all of the laws regulating force and firearms still apply. There are different regulations on carry depending on whether or not an individual has an LTC. The material presented in the first 4 hours applies to both those seeking an LTC and persons desiring to Constitutionally Carry. Topics covered: laws justifying force and deadly force in self-defense, regulations on carry, safe storage handgun use, and verbal de-escalation. Date: Saturday, May 14 and Saturday, July 16 Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Ages: 21+ years Fee: $80 Member / $90 Non-member Instructor: Group 6 Training
BRIGHT DRIVER SAFETY - DEFENSIVE DRIVING
Need to take care of your traffic ticket and/or get a discount on your auto insurance? Bright Driver Safety can dismiss tickets in several states and is a Texas Approved Defensive Driving Course. Bright Driver Safety will provide speedy delivery of your information to get your ticket dismissed. Date: Saturday ( May 7, June 4, July 2, August 13) Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Ages: 16+ years Fee: $35 Member / $45 Non-member Instructor: Bright Driver Safety
WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENSE
In this close contact class, learn situational awareness, setting boundaries and release and break away techniques. Learn to escape, not fight! Learn to use your voice! Learn that you can keep yourself safe. Girls and women of all ages, fitness levels, abilities and disabilities, are welcome to attend this class. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water. Date: Date: Saturdays (May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20) Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm Ages: 6+ years Fee: $38 Member / $48 Non-member Instructor: Diana Casabar
BLENDED BABYSITTING AND PEDIATRIC CPR/FIRST AID
This blended course for Pediatric CPR/First Aid combines award-winning, engaging, and interactive online simulation learning, plus an in person classroom session to learn and practice critical lifesaving skills for certification. This course covers a variety of topics including: preventing accidents and illnesses, basic first aid, reviewing choking procedures, rescue breathing and making professional decisions in babysitting. This class is 90% participation. There will be a 30-minute lunch break so please provide your own lunch, snack, and drink. Dates: Saturdays (June 11, July 16, August 20) Time: 9:00 – 2:30 pm Ages: 11+ years Fee: $87 Member / $97 Non-member Instructor: Grant Williams
BLENDED LEARNING CPR
This blended course for CPR/First Aid combines award-winning, engaging, and interactive online simulation learning plus an in person classroom session to learn and practice critical lifesaving skills for certification. This course prepares you to rescue victims who are experiencing cardiopulmonary distress. Course includes information on adult, child, and infant CPR, along with first aid for a variety of conditions including bleeding, injuries to bones, muscles and joints, sudden illness, and heat and cold injuries. Successful participants earn two certificates: American Red Cross Community CPR (valid for 2 years), and ARC Community First Aid (valid for 2 years). There will be a 30-minute lunch break so please provide your own lunch, snack, and drink. Dates: Thursdays (June 9, July 14, August 18) Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm Ages: 11+ years Fee: $75 Member / $85 Non-member Instructor: Grant Williams
RACQUETBALL LESSONS
Cheryl Bird is a long-time Grapevine resident who has been teaching beginner and intermediate racquetball since the opening of the original C.A.C. She has been playing racquetball for over 32 years. This is for any player interested in learning the game of racquetball or want to fine tune your game. Contact Cheryl by email at cherylbirdtx@gmail.com to set up lessons. Day: By appointment Time: TBA Ages: 10+ years Fee: $30 Member / $40 Non-member Instructor: Cheryl Bird
PING PONG
PING PONG (PRIVATE LESSONS)
We offer individual lessons for all ages and all skill levels. With a wide variety of Ping Pong Instructors, you are sure to find an instructor that fits your needs and skill level. For more information email gppctx@gmail.com. Day: Saturdays Time: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Day: Mondays Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm Fee: $35 Member / $45 Non-member per hour Instructor: Owen Li
PING PONG (OPEN PLAY)
Ping Pong is a fast–growing sport that can be enjoyed competitively or recreationally. Ping Pong enthusiasts will get the chance to play each other and share techniques/strategies. For more information email gppctx@gmail.com. Day: Sundays Time: 4:00 – 6:30 pm Fee: $12 per player Instructor: Owen Li
