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Life Skills
Gaining independence helps individuals fulfill and accomplish their dreams. In our Life Skills classes, participants learn important skills such as money management, discover employment opportunities, and many other tools necessary for independent living. Our step-by-step cooking class teaches kitchen and food prep safety while producing healthy meals.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE. At the Y, no one is denied service due to the inability to pay. Funds for Financial Assistance are provided through the YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign. Learn more here!
If you are pre-qualified for Financial Assistance, please note that some of our programs have minimum fees in order to cover costs of materials and supplies. This fee may be higher depending on your amount of assistance.
A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL. Keep up-to-date with our current Safety Policies.
THRIVE Adult Cooking Class
(18+) Come join us for the chance to bring about your culinary skills! Participants will learn basic kitchen skills while also whipping up easy to make meals. Staff will assist participants with kitchen gadgets, learning basic nutrition, safe food and knife handling, and proper cleaning. Once the meal is completed, participants are encouraged to enjoy their creation while making friends.
Please contact Andrea Parker at [email protected] for questions.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 10/25/21 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 18.00 | $ 25.00 |
Available Sessions
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12/05/24
Holiday Yumms - Th - 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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Register Closes 12/04/2024 |
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01/09/25
Comfort Food - Th - 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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$20 - $27 |
Register Closes 01/08/2025 |
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02/06/25
Pasta - Th - 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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$20 - $27 |
Register Closes 02/05/2025 |
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03/06/25
Breakfast - Th - 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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$20 - $27 |
Register Closes 03/05/2025 |
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04/10/25
Sliders - Th - 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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$20 - $27 |
Register Closes 04/09/2025 |
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05/01/25
Tacos - Th - 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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$20 - $27 |
Register Closes 04/30/2025 |
THRIVE Life Skills Class
(13+ years) Participants will learn valuable life skills while making friends. Participants will create goals, practice job skills, manage money, practice shopping, and cook. Please review each session’s description for the specific class. Classes are every other week. Participants help guide the class based on their interests and goals. Caregivers are welcome to join, at no additional cost, if one on one support is desired.
Please contact Travis at [email protected] for questions.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 8/18/23 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 70.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
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02/04/25 - 02/18/25
2/4 and 2/18 (Job Skills) - Tu - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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$30 - $70 |
Register Closes 02/02/2025 |
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02/11/25 - 02/25/25
2/11 and 2/15 (Cooking) - Tu - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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$30 - $70 |
Register Closes 02/09/2025 |
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03/04/25 - 03/25/25
3/4 and 3/25 (Money) - Tu - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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$30 - $70 |
Register Closes 03/02/2025 |
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03/11/25 - 04/01/25
3/11 and 4/1 (Social Skills) - Tu - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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$30 - $70 |
Register Closes 03/09/2025 |
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04/08/25 - 04/22/25
4/8 and 4/22 (Job/Social Skills) - Tu - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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$30 - $70 |
Register Closes 04/06/2025 |
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04/15/25 - 04/29/25
4/15 and 4/29 (Money/Cooking Skills) - Tu - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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$30 - $70 |
Register Closes 04/13/2025 |
THRIVE Teen Cooking Class
(13-22 years) Come join us for the chance to bring about your culinary skills! Participants will learn basic kitchen skills while also whipping up easy to make meals. Staff will assist participants with kitchen gadgets, learning basic nutrition, safe food and knife handling, and proper cleaning. Once the meal is completed, participants are encouraged to enjoy their creation while making friends.
Please contact Andrea Parker at [email protected] for questions.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/21 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 18.00 | $ 25.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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12/07/24
Holiday Yumms - Sa - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
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Register Closes 12/05/2024 |
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01/11/25
Comfort Foods - Sa - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
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$20 - $27 |
Register Closes 01/09/2025 |
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02/08/25
Pasta - Sa - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
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$20 - $27 |
Register Closes 02/06/2025 |
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03/08/25
Breakfast - Sa - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
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$20 - $27 |
Register Closes 03/06/2025 |
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04/19/25
Sliders - Sa - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
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$20 - $27 |
Register Closes 04/17/2025 |
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05/03/25
Tacos - Sa - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
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$20 - $27 |
Register Closes 05/01/2025 |