Take control of your money before it takes control of you. This 6-week workshop is designed for young adults who want to build real-world financial confidence and make smart decisions from the start. Led by Financial Literacy Coach Mary Pesek, each session breaks down essential money skills—without the jargon. You’ll learn how to budget on a student income, borrow and repay loans wisely, use credit cards without getting burned, and start building savings even when cash is tight. We’ll also cover key steps to protecting your identity, making big purchases like a car or apartment, and setting financial goals that actually feel achievable. Topics Include: Week 1 - Money Management Basics Objective: Build a foundation for financial confidence Understanding income vs. expenses 50/30/20 Budgeting rule Creating & sticking to a simple monthly budget Activity: Fill out a personal budget worksheet Takeaway Resource: Budget Template + Top 5 money tracking apps Week 2 - Smart Financial Decisions Objective: Understanding big-ticket decisions and long term impacts Buying vs. Leasing a Car: cost, maintenance, & lifestyle factors Buying Vs. Renting a Home: equity, flexibility, & costs Activity: Group pros/cons comparison exercises Takeaway Resource: Car & Home decision-making checklist Week 3 - Credit & Debit Management Objective: Learn to Build, Protect, & Improve your Credit What makes up your credit score How to use credit cards wisely Strategies for paying down debt Activity: Credit Score Myth-Busting Quiz Takeaway Resource: Credit Score Improvement Plan Week 4 - Frauds, Scams & Identity Protection Objective: Recognize and Avoid Common Scams Types of Scams (online, phone, social media) How to protect personal information Steps to take if your identity is stolen Activity: Spot-the-scam game using real-life examples Takeaway Resource: Fraud prevention quick guide Week 5 - Life Logistics & Adult Responsibilities Objective: Learn essential skills for day-to-day adult life Apartment hunting tips & lease tricks Setting up utilities & services Basic home maintenance & repairs Activity: Lease review and "red flag" spotting exercise Takeaway Resource: Car & Home decision-making checklist Week 6 - Side Hustles Objective: Explore ways to earn additional income, manage workload, & avoid burnout Materials: Side hustle idea list, pros/cons worksheet, time management tools Activity: Brainstorm income streams; case study of a successful side hustle, create an action plan Key Points: Align side hustle with skills/interests, legal/tax considerations, time vs. income balance Program Highlights Interactive exercises every week Real-life scenarios & decision-making practice Take-home tools to apply immediately Optional one-on-one coaching sessions for participants

Strengthen your foundation from the inside out.This empowering class is designed to build deep core stability, refine pelvic floor coordination, and improve full-body alignment—creating a stronger, more balanced, and more mobile you. Through guided movement, intentional breathwork, and targeted exercises, you’ll discover how the core and pelvic floor work together to support the spine, enhance posture, and improve everyday function. Each session blends alignment-based strength with gentle mobility work, helping you move with greater ease and confidence. Accessible to all bodies and experience levels, this class is especially supportive for anyone navigating incontinence, low back discomfort, or core instability. Come learn, strengthen, and reconnect with the body’s natural power and intelligence.

Move with ease, confidence, and renewed balance. This gentle, alignment-based Pilates class is designed for every body—whether you’re brand-new to movement, returning after time away, or simply looking for a supportive, low-impact way to feel stronger in daily life. Through mindful breathwork and carefully guided exercises, we’ll build strength from the inside out, focusing on posture, flexibility, stability, and ease of movement. With plenty of modifications offered throughout, each session meets you exactly where you are. You’ll experience how small, intentional movements can significantly improve balance, coordination, and core strength, helping you move more comfortably and confidently through everyday tasks. Perfect for beginners, seniors, or anyone seeking a sustainable approach to wellness, this class supports long-term mobility, resilience, and well-being.

Weekly Bus Transportation for Members of The War Memorial's Ski Hi Program. You must be registered for The War Memorial's Ski Hi Club to purchase transportation. To register, visit - warmemorial.arux.app/course/115/2026/ski-hi-club-fee%E2%80%943 Must sign up for club membership before registering for a spot on the bus. https://skianywhere.com/pineknob/booking/?content=group&programID=6064&school=true&block=school Ski Hi Club members middle school through high school (grades 5-12) have the option of riding charter bus transportation between The War Memorial and Pine Knob. Elementary students (age 7- grade 4) and club members opting to not ride the bus, must be responsible for their own transportation to Pine Knob. For any questions, please email ce@warmemorial.org

The War Memorial’s Ski Hi Club is excited to collaborate with the Pine Knob Ski And Snowboard School to offer a program for youth age 7 - 12th grade to learn how to ski or snowboard and develop a life-long love for fun on the slopes. By joining Ski Hi, participants will have access to purchase an exclusive Pine Knob Student Membership Card which includes 6-weeks of lift tickets! Joining Ski Hi is much like participating in a school sport or afterschool club - weekly participation and commitment is emphasized. To ensure learning, safety, and FUN on the hill, club members will have the option to add on equipment rentals and group or private lessons to hone their skills and experience the joy of winter sports all season long!

Tumble Bunnies uses equipment to create fun, energized, and fast moving classes that teach children the sport of gymnastics. Cartwheels, handstands, back walkovers, rolling, and skills taught on floor, bars, beam, vault, mats, tunnels, and trampolines are some examples of what children will learn from Tumble Bunnies' Gymnastics classes. Movement To Music is included in every class which creates a fun atmosphere to build coordination, rhythm, and timing.

Tumble Bunnies uses equipment to create fun, energized, and fast moving classes that teach children the sport of gymnastics. Cartwheels, handstands, back walkovers, rolling, and skills taught on floor, bars, beam, vault, mats, tunnels, and trampolines are some examples of what children will learn from Tumble Bunnies' Gymnastics classes. Movement To Music is included in every class which creates a fun atmosphere to build coordination, rhythm, and timing.

Tumble Bunnies uses equipment to create fun, energized, and fast moving classes that teach children the sport of gymnastics. Cartwheels, handstands, back walkovers, rolling, and skills taught on floor, bars, beam, vault, mats, tunnels, and trampolines are some examples of what children will learn from Tumble Bunnies' Gymnastics classes. Movement To Music is included in every class which creates a fun atmosphere to build coordination, rhythm, and timing.

Throughout this 6-week class, you will learn how colors interact with one another to set the mood and create interest in your composition. The course will introduce you to a variety of techniques to create texture, and other effects. This class is great for beginners, up to experienced artists looking to practice or learn new skills. CLICK HERE for the Watercolor Supply List

Register for one week, or all six! Get ready to imagine, explore, and create! In this hands-on art class, kids will dive into a brand-new project each week—from painting and drawing to sculpting, collage, and more. Each session introduces a different theme, technique, or material to spark creativity and keep things fresh and fun. Perfect for young artists who love to experiment and express themselves through art. No experience needed—just bring your imagination! All supplies included. Ages 6+