TriDistrict Community Education

We invite you to join us for a special informational seminar to learn how pre-planning for cremation services can help you protect your family in the future. Providing peace of mind ensures your wishes are respected and that those you leave behind are cared for in what surely is one of their most difficult times. Protect loved ones from the burden of having to make uncomfortable financial decisions during a stressful and confusing time. Preplanning is a thoughtful and practical gift. Learn about: the value of pre-planning, current costs, legal aspects, relocation protection, travel protection, Veterans’ funeral benefits, social security, cremation options and costs, Medical Assistance and asset protection, and how to avoid common mistakes. All sessions are free for SSP Senior Members. Danielle will be available for individual questions afterwards. Presenter: Danielle Gore with National Cremation Society

Private lessons are one-on-one with an instructor and offer individualized attention. They can help adults or children build swimming skills and confidence in the water. Our instructors tailor lessons for each participant. Private lessons must be arranged and approved with the Aquatics Lead prior to registration. Please email mschlemmer@sspps.org to schedule or register for available time slots.

Home Alone (ages 7 & up) The dilemma: Do you feel your child knows what to do in an emergency situation? Do they know what to do if approached by a strange dog, how to use a fire extinguisher, or how to tell if someone is a “stranger”? The answer: Parents will rest in the knowledge that this course will help their child stay safe at home and in the community. This course will cover important safety principles that ALL parents want their children to know. This DVD program includes a student workbook and hands-on Activities providing a superior program that students love and parents appreciate. Topics Include: Identifying Fire Safety Rules and how to use a Fire Extinguisher. What to do if trapped in a bedroom during a fire. Simple first aid — including cuts, burns, and a demonstration of abdominal thrusts for choking victims, whether for another person or when you’re by yourself. Understanding safety in the community, such as weather watches/warnings, aggressive dogs, and riding a bicycle on the street. Knowing the truth about abuse, abduction, and stranger danger. An all-new segment on digital safety and how to navigate the online world safely. Give your child solid training on becoming a self care kid and yourself peace of mind, knowing you’re helping him or her safely prepare for staying home alone and emergency situations. Handbook is included. Instructor: Deb Gutzman

SSP Central Square Senior Membership for the year 2025 for January 1-December 31. Benefits Swim for free during scheduled days/times Cards: 500 Penny Bingo Cribbage Hand & Foot Danceline Craft Tuesdays Craft Group Senior Socials Out & About Lunches Senior Fitness Class Pricing Little Gift Shop Crafter Walk the Square Morning Coffee Buzz

Are you looking for a local opportunity to refine your strokes and build endurance for swim team? Want some game time in the water with other swimmers? Summer Swim Club at Central Square is just the place to keep up your swimming muscles and enjoy the water. Workouts will include water safety skills, building fitness as a swimmer and fundamentals of using the diving board. Skill requirement: Must be able to swim 25 yards front crawl and 25 yards backstroke. Come prepared with a one-piece swimsuit, goggles, water bottle, towel and snack. Eat a hearty breakfast! Questions? Contact Monica at mschlemmer@sspps.org

Parent Tot (Ages 12-48 months with parent/guardian) Learn to enjoy the water safely with your child for ages 12 to 48 months accompanied by a parent or guardian in the water. Registration tip: Children, at the age of 3, may register for Preschool 1 to be in a class without a parent or Parent Tot if the parent or guardian would like to accompany the child in the class. Preschool 1 with Parent (Parent Tot) Preschoolers in the Parent Tot class learn skills with the comfort of a parent or guardian in the water. Skills performed with flotation include: Enter and exit the water safely Submerge and explore underwater Glide and recover on front and back Float on back Roll over front to back, back to front Swim on front and back, 5 yd. Children ages 5 and up should register for Learn-to-Swim Lessons: Level 1.

“There are no greater natural scientists and engineers than young children” They are curious and natural explorers. Early exposure to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) supports children’s overall academic growth, and develops critical thinking and reasoning skills. Weekly activities will revolve around STEAM topics. Spark your child’s curiosity and imagination!

This class will help prepare children ages 9-11 to be alone for short periods of time, before or after school, or while you run errands. Topics include getting ready for school, coming home from school, home safety, first aid, digital safety, phone skills, fire safety, escape plans, what to do in severe weather, healthy snack ideas, appropriate non-screen time activities, and more. We will also discuss when and who to call in an emergency. Program includes a workbook.

Back by popular demand! Come for the pretty pineapple printmaking, but stay for the sweet citrus scent! In this class, we’ll draw, paint, sculpt and more, but we’ll do it all with a very special twist- these SCENT-SATIONAL works of art all smell as sweet as they look! Come learn the secret ingredients for sweet-smelling artwork as we create cute pointillism cupcakes, a field of tulips, and more. Yes, you read it all right- this class is full of scratch and sniff artwork that smells as sweet as it looks! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day.

School of Fish The ZEBCO School of Fish is a 2 1/2-hour kids fishing class open to kids (and adults!) from grades 3 and up taught by pro angler and fishing Fishing the Midwest TV show host Mike Frisch. Students learn about lakes, finding fish in those lakes, and some great ways to catch them. They also learn to tie a fishing knot and rig and use a slip-bobber setup. Kids get: *ZEBCO Rod & Reel *School of Fish Hat or T-shirt *Tackle box and tackle *School of Fish full color workbook *One adult is invited to attend with a child at no additional charge, provided they share one equipment packet. Visit www.fishingthemidwest.com and hover/click the School of Fish icon at the top to learn more! Fri, July 1812-5 pm 7942-S241 session - Free to SSP Students SSP Education Foundation $60 Non-SSP Resident Central Square, SSP

Should I stay or Should I Go We will be discussing lifestyle options for senior living. Should I stay and age in place - making home modifications to reduce safety risk OR should I go - moving to a home option that may be handicapped accessible, single level living? We will take an assessment and give up the tools to make educated decisions. Instructor: Vaughn Kavlie