Current and Upcoming Programs
Beginner Level Conversational Spanish
March 24-May 14
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00pm-2:30pm/ 6:00pm-7:30pm
Hickory Hill Community Center
This course is designed for adult learners who wish to improve their conversation skills and basic grammar. The class focuses on practical communication skills, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students will engage in a variety of interactive activities such as group discussions, role-plays, and real-life simulations to build confidence and fluency in Spanish. No experience needed - just a willingness to learn and practice greetings, common phrases, and useful commands. The goal is to make you feel comfortable using Spanish in real-life situations throughout your communities. Additionally, the course will have areas of focus surrounding Latino culture, including but not limited to, cooking, music, arts and crafts, traditions, and dance.
Sabor y Salud (TBD)
Pending
Hickory Hill Community Center
A Cultural Journey Through Healthy Eating is a vibrant, bilingual cooking and nutrition education series designed to bring together youth and seniors in a shared celebration of culture, wellness, and community. Over four weeks, participants will explore the flavors and stories behind traditional meals, learn simple nutrition tips, and discover how to make healthier choices without losing cultural identity. This initiative is ideal for community centers serving multicultural populations and can be adapted to include local traditions and recipes. All sessions are designed to be welcoming, interactive, and accessible for both English and Spanish speakers.
Cricut for Beginners
March 25- May 15
Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:30pm
Hickory Hill Community Center
This 8-week course will introduce participants to the fundamentals of Cricut Design Space and guide them through various creative projects. Students will learn essential skills including paper crafts, vinyl cutting, T-shirt making, and sublimation on both fabric and hard surfaces. Each session will combine hands-on practice with expert guidance, ensuring participants gain the confidence to create personalized crafts and products.
Youth Entrepreneur Program: “Craft to Cash – Cricut Creator Pathway” (TBD)
Dates TBD
Times TBD
Hickory Hill Community Center
This hands-on 6-week workshop introduces youth, ages 11-14, to the art and business of product creation. Students will learn how to design, produce, package, and price their own creations using the Cricut machine, heat presses, and design platforms like Design Space, Canva, and AI tools. Students will learn how to use cutting edge maker tools, build entrepreneurial confidence, and develop skills in product development through engaging, hands-on projects. The course will culminate with the students creating a product ready to hit the markets!
Intergenerational Tech Together (TBD)
Dates TBD
Times TBD
Hickory Hill Community Center
Tech Together is a 6-week intergenerational digital learning program that brings youth and seniors together to learn technology in a fun and respectful space. The class will cover topics such as becoming familiar with different devices, navigating the internet, and the norms of online communication. Youth and senior partners will then take a deep dive into important tools and applications for everyday life before a final course where we will celebrate the intergenerational exchange of learning tech together!
Digital Skills/ Habilidades Digitales
March 25- May 15
Wednesdays 11:00am-12:00pm (in English)/ 2:00pm-3:00pm (En Español)
Hickory Hill Community Center
Join us for an 8-week class that helps you feel comfortable using your phone and tablet. Each session offers clear steps to understand icons, explore useful apps, search the internet for your hobbies, and try simple AI tools.
Acompáñenos en este curso práctico de 8 semanas diseñado para ayudarle a sentirse seguro usando su teléfono o tableta. Comenzamos desde lo básico y avanzamos a un ritmo cómodo. Aprenderá qué significan los íconos más comunes, cómo usar aplicaciones útiles y cómo buscar en internet temas de su interés…como noticias, recetas, información de salud, música y pasatiempos
Other Programs
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Plazas Comunitarias
Sponsored by INEA (Instituto Nacional de Educaciόn para Adultos) based out of Mexico, was founded by former Mexican President José López Portillo in 1981 to offer opportunity for adults who have immigrated from Spanish speaking countries to attain their elementary and secondary education in Spanish
Partnership for Health Literacy and Community Empowerment (English | Español)