WEEK 1: AUTO CARE & MAINTENANCE Instructor: Tim McCallThis hands-on workshop teaches basic car maintenance skills that every adult should know. Participants will gain confidence in managing unexpected car troubles and making informed decisions about repairs. Check/Change Tires: Learn how to assess tire pressure, recognize wear, and safely change a flat. Check/Change Oil: Understand when and how to check oil levels, and how to do a basic oil change. Repairs: Recognize common car issues, know when DIY is safe, and how to communicate with mechanics. WEEK 2: HOME MAINTENANCE Instructors: Jay BenoitAn introduction to the responsibilities and decisions of owning a home. Whether you're considering buying or just want to be more knowledgeable, this week covers the essentials. Inspections: What to expect in a home inspection, red flags to look for, and questions to ask. Home Repairs: Identifying routine maintenance needs and small fixes to prevent bigger problems. DIY vs. Contracted Work: Know your limits—when it’s safe to DIY and when to call in the pros. WEEK 3: FITNESS, HEALTH & WELLNESS Instructors: Lisa & DenaPrioritizing your health doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This week offers approachable strategies for maintaining physical and mental well-being. Self-Care: Explore daily practices that support emotional and mental health. Easy Mindfulness Techniques: Learn tools like breathwork and short meditations to manage stress. Basic Nutrition: Understand food labels, portion sizes, and building a balanced plate. Fitness: Discover simple ways to move your body at home or on a budget—no gym required. WEEK 4: COOKING BASICS FOR BUSY ADULTS Instructor: Chef JoeThis session focuses on making cooking approachable and practical. Participants will learn how to make healthy, delicious meals without feeling overwhelmed. Grocery Shopping for In-Season Produce: Save money and eat fresh with seasonal shopping tips. Basic Recipes for All: Learn 2–3 go-to recipes you can build from, including prep and storage tips. Cooking vs. Ordering Takeout: Explore the financial, health, and time trade-offs of eating in vs. eating out. WEEK 5: FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONS Instructor: Mary PesekMoney management can be empowering. This week focuses on demystifying personal finance and helping participants make smarter financial decisions. Basic Budgeting: Create a simple monthly budget and learn tips to stick with it. Review of Key Topics: Buying vs. Leasing a Car: Cost, maintenance, and lifestyle considerations. Buying vs. Renting a Home: Financial pros/cons and long-term planning. Credit Score: What affects it, why it matters, and how to improve yours. Fraud Awareness: Common scams, identity protection tips, and how to spot red flags.

Get ready for Halloween with a hands-on face painting workshop that's perfect for beginners ages 7 and up (yes, grown-ups are welcome too!). In this fun and creative class, you'll learn simple techniques to paint popular Halloween-themed designs like spooky skulls, creepy scars, playful black cats, and more. Each participant will receive a face painting kit filled with some of Joyce's favorite professional-grade supplies, yours to keep and practice with at home! Each kit includes three paints, one variable rainbow one-stroke palette, a brush set, two finger daubers, at least one stencil, and a practice board! No experience needed—just bring your imagination and get ready to paint some festive (and frightfully fun!) faces. Perfect for anyone looking to level up their costume game or get into the Halloween spirit!

Love Fashion? Want to design your own clothing? Learn how to create garments from scratch! Work with fashion designer, Elena Victoria, to make your very own garment. Children ages 7-14, all levels of experience are welcome. Students who have their own sewing machines are encouraged to bring them to class. Supplies and materials will be provided including sewing machines, fabrics, trims, buttons, as well as a light snack.

For age 6 and up. Basic foil fencing for anyone interested in learning the sport. Wear sneakers and exercise clothing, all equipment provided. Limit of 10 students.

The Babysitter portion of the class will run from 9:00am - 3:00pm, followed by the Pet Sitter portion from 3:00 - 4:00pm. Please note, students are only able to register for the Pet Sitter Add-On if they complete the Babysitter portion of the class on the same day. Babysitter: Learn to be safe and responsible. Build confidence. Have a competitive edge over other babysitters. Topics include first aid, when and how to call 911, CPR with manikin practice, choking, dealing with difficult behaviors, basic care methods like feeding and diapering, marketing and more! Students will also learn how to be safe and responsible when home alone, including the importance of not giving out personal information and what to do if somebody comes to the door. Students who successfully complete the course requirements will receive a certificate of completion for Certified Babysitter/CPR/First Aid course by Live Safe Academy (valid for two years). Please note that students must arrive on time to be certified, so please arrive up to 10 minutes early. To be certified students must participate in the entire course from beginning to end and successfully complete all skills, which requires full motor function of all four extremities. Parents, this class is for students who are independent and responsible enough to be responsible for the safety and well-being of younger children without adult supervision. Class will end between 2 PM and 3 PM depending on when students complete the course requirements. Students need a lunch, snacks, and a fully charged cell phone (if they own one). If your student does not have a cell phone, please write down the cell phone number of the person picking them up and give it to the student. Students will message their ride at lunchtime to let their ride know what time to pick them up. Pen and paper for notes is optional. No cell phone use during class except during break. No refunds or credit with less than 24-hour notice. If you need a medical exception, email Live Safe Academy at info@LiveSafeAcademy.com before class. Please check in your student at the beginning of class. Drop off and pick up is in the same room as class. For more information please visit: https://www.livesafeacademy.com/babysitting/ Pet Sitter: Kids, would you like to learn pet first aid and be a certified Pet Sitter? Increase your competitive edge by being more valuable to families with pets and kids. Increase your market by being certified to watch pets or kids. Learn to care for the pets in your own family. Have fun and help keep animals safe. Topics include pet first aid, CPR, choking, and more! This is an add on class for students who successfully complete the Certified Babysitter/CPR/First Aid course on the same day (students of a previous Live Safe Academy Certified Babysitter/CPR/First Aid course can become a certified pet sitter by taking our live virtual class). Pet Sitter/CPR/First Aid certificates are only issued to students who pass the LSA Babysitter/CPR/First Aid program. This program will begin after the babysitter safety class ends. Class should be concluded by 3 PM to 4 PM, depending on when the babysitter safety course is completed. No refunds or credit with less than 24-hour notice. If you need a medical exception, email Live Safe Academy at info@LiveSafeAcademy.com before class. For more information please visit: www.livesafeacademy.com/babysitting/

Segment 2 is classroom instruction only; there are no driving lessons. The following topics are covered: risk awareness, alcohol and driving, drug-impaired driving and illness, distracted driving, drowsy driving, sleep and emotions, anatomical gift donation, and driving test explanation. Requirements: Student must have their Level 1 License from the Secretary of State for at least 3 MONTHS and completed at least 30 hours of driving. Class instruction: Segment 2 classes will be in person for all three days. Because it's a short class, the Secretary of State requires attendance each day. Important: After successfully completing Segment 2, students will receive a Segment 2 Certificate. This certificate is needed for the Driving Test, and eventually to get the student's Level 2 License. Please place this certificate in a safe place. Replacement certificates are to be ordered from and paid to The Grosse Pointe Driving School, reachable at 586 601 9698.

Bring your gadgets, your curiosity, and your willingness to learn. Our Free Tech Repair Workshop is part guided repair session, part open tinkering lab, and fully community-powered. Whether you have an older phone with a cracked screen, a laptop with battery issues, or just want to learn how devices work, this is the place to do it. Guided by fellow Grosse Pointe community member and high school student at Grosse Pointe North High School, Gavin Perry has experience in electronics repair, both through GPPSS Tech Department fixing Chromebook's, and personally. He currently fixes phones/laptops not only for himself, but for his friends as well! Here’s how it works: Guided Repairs – Work alongside experienced repairers as we walk through common fixes like phone screen swaps, battery replacements, and basic laptop repairs. Hands-On Practice – No device? No problem. Practice on our provided devices and tools. Open Tinkering Time – The last hour is for experimentation—try repairs on your own gear, explore new techniques, or collaborate with others. This isn’t a formal class—it’s a collaborative community workshop where we learn by doing, share skills, and help each other out. The session will run 3 hours, and all skill levels are welcome! Cost: Free. Bring: Your device (if you have one) and a willingness to get hands-on.

Love Fashion? Want to design your own clothing? Learn how to create garments from scratch! Work with fashion designer, Elena Victoria, to make your very own garment. Children ages 7-14, all levels of experience are welcome. Students who have their own sewing machines are encouraged to bring them to class. Supplies and materials will be provided including sewing machines, fabrics, trims, buttons, as well as a light snack.

For Ages 6+. You must have attended the Beginning Fencing class at least once to join. Learn about fencing that will bring the age-old sword fight to modern times. All equipment is provided. Please wear sneakers and exercise clothes.

Imaginative Drawing and Painting for Kids is a fun and creative class where young artists explore the exciting world of mythical creatures! Through step-by-step lessons, kids will learn to draw and paint magical beings like unicorns, mermaids, dragons, and other fantastical creatures. This class encourages imagination and helps children develop their drawing and painting skills in a playful and engaging way. Students will experiment with different art materials and techniques to bring their mythical worlds to life, all while building confidence in their artistic abilities. Perfect for kids who love stories and fantasy, this class sparks creativity and provides a fun outlet for self-expression! All supplies included. Ages 6+

When the moon is high and the music starts to rise… the “Night of the Living Dance” begins! Calling all 6–8th graders to the Haunted Hall on Thursday, October 16th, 6:30–8:30pm for a frightfully fun evening you won’t forget. Students are encouraged to wear their most creative Halloween costumes—no masks or overly scary outfits, please. Awards will be given for the most imaginative and festive looks, so let your creativity come alive! Each ticket includes a voucher for one slice of Jet’s Pizza (pepperoni, cheese, and gluten-free available). Additional slices, chips, and cookies will be available at the snack bar for $2 each. Both cash and credit are accepted. A complimentary water station will keep dancers hydrated throughout the night. Want to join the fun as a chaperone? Your child will receive a free ticket to the dance! Email ce@warmemorial.org if you’d like to volunteer. Registrations MUST be purchased by the parent or the legal guardian for any student attending. Sales end at 12:00pm on the day of each dance. No exceptions. Students are required to have their school ID on their person in order to attend the dance.

The Modern Manners program provides children the tools they need to navigate a complicated world with kindness, class, and confidence. This age appropriate program takes place over an elegant three-course meal and empowers children to elevate their behaviors to make others (and themselves) more comfortable. Topics include: First impressions and introductions Greetings and handshakes Polite conversations and friendship How to speak to adults and other superiors Correspondence and phone mannersHow to be a great host and guest How to give and receive graciously How to be a good teammate, partner, and leader Dining etiquette, including handling and cutting food, place setting 101, polite table manners, how to handle tricky foods and so much more

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

If someone wants to hurt our children, they will not choose a time or place with witnesses. That means no parents, no teachers, no policemen, just our children and the predator. The safety of our children will depend on their ability to recognize danger and respond appropriately. This fun, interactive and age-appropriate workshop teaches essential, lifesaving information about the dangers that our children face, strategies for prevention and real-world techniques designed to reduce their risk of abductions, assaults, and other forms of violence. But most of all, these programs teach students that they have the right to be safe, that no one has the right to hurt them, and that they are worth protecting.

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.

Tumble Bunnies' Ballet classes concentrate on being “lovely” and dancing like princesses and ballerinas. They teach poise, grace, balance and proper posture and use up to date music to help our ballerinas learn steps to create a dance which they will perform on the last day of each session. They emphasize stage presence and movement to music which makes this class a fun and positive learning experience. No special attire is necessary.

Tumble Bunnies' Zumba class is part dance and part aerobics, it will make kid's think they are at a dance party! Using Latin music and dance influences, your Zumba bunnies will jump, shimmy, sway, and salsa their way through body energizing movements that will keep them jumping for joy! No special attire is necessary.

Join us for a fun and engaging 6-week series designed for toddlers (5 and under) and their parents or caregivers! Each 1-hour class blends storytelling, creativity, and hands-on art exploration in a warm, welcoming environment. Come to a few, or try them all with a full session registration! What to Expect: Circle & Story Time (10 min): Families gather on the floor with a pillow or blanket to enjoy a shared story.Invitation to Create (5 min): A special basket of tools is unveiled, sparking curiosity and imagination.Art Exploration (35-40 min): Inspired by the story, toddlers dive into an open-ended, process-based art activity.Closing & Clean-Up (5-10 min): We wrap up with a short closing circle and tidying up together. This class encourages creativity, connection, and joyful learning—no prior experience needed!

Join us for a fun and engaging 6-week series designed for toddlers (5 and under) and their parents or caregivers! Each 1-hour class blends storytelling, creativity, and hands-on art exploration in a warm, welcoming environment. Come to a few, or try them all with a full session registration! What to Expect: Circle & Story Time (10 min): Families gather on the floor with a pillow or blanket to enjoy a shared story.Invitation to Create (5 min): A special basket of tools is unveiled, sparking curiosity and imagination.Art Exploration (35-40 min): Inspired by the story, toddlers dive into an open-ended, process-based art activity.Closing & Clean-Up (5-10 min): We wrap up with a short closing circle and tidying up together. This class encourages creativity, connection, and joyful learning—no prior experience needed!