Adult Activities

Who this class is for:

Any adult 18+  | Employers | Police Officers

Hospital Staff | First Responders | Educators

Anyone who works with the public

Course description:

Mental Health First Aid teaches the skills needed to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, as well as how to provide someone with initial support until they are connected with appropriate professional help. In the course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies to help someone in both crisis and noncrisis situations, and where to turn for help.

When you take a course, you learn how to apply the Mental Health First Aid action plan in a variety of situations, including when someone is experiencing:

Panic attacks

Suicidal thoughts or behaviors

Non-suicidal self-injury

Acute psychosis (e.g., hallucinations or delusions)

Overdose or withdrawal from alcohol or drug use

Reaction to a traumatic event

The opportunity to practice — through role plays, scenarios, and activities — makes it easier to apply these skills in a real-life situation.

Time: 9 AM - 5 PM

Upon completion of the course, students will be certified as a Mental Health First Aider.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY AUG. 7

Headed to college for the first time? Returning college student? This class is a MUST before heading back to campus!

Tonganoxie Recreation and Tammy Bartels are bringing self-defense to the Recreation Center. Pepper Spray 101 is a course in how to respond to uncomfortable approaches, the safety and use of pepper spray, and the legalities of pepper spray if used. Tammy Bartels has been teaching self-defense and pepper spray for 4 years and has a passion for bringing safety techniques to the community. Join us in learning how to protect ourselves and stay safe.

Register: http://tongierec.org/adultactivities.aspx

$25 Fee: Attend the class only.

$40 Fee: Attend the class and take home your own pepper spray.

Time: 5 - 8 PM

TRC and the Tonganoxie Arts Council have collaborated to bring you our first Print Making workshop! 

When: Saturday August 10th

Time: 1 - 3 PM

Where: TRC Recreation Center

Age: 12+

Fee: $10 per person

Instructor: Liz Shepherd

Liz Shepherd, a Pretty Prairie, Kansas native, creates artwork in several mediums. Liz works with everything from paper, canvas, fiber and photography. Liz received her AA degree in studio arts and has since studied and developed a passion for printmaking especially. Liz is co-owner of The Rural Muse art gallery located in Kingman. KS. 

What is Print Making?

The Metropolitan Museum of Art tells us printmaking is an artistic process based on the principle of transferring images from a matrix onto another surface. Traditional printmaking techniques include woodcut, etching, engraving, and lithography.

A matrix is essentially a template, and can be made of wood, metal, or glass. The design is created on the matrix by working its flat surface with either tools or chemicals. The matrix is then inked in order to transfer it onto the desired surface. The resulting print is often the mirror image of the original design on the matrix.

This class will teach you all you need to know to create a beautiful, well-made linocut from first draft to final print. Liz will introduce students to materials and tools guide them, show carving techniques and tricks to help to get better results. Each student will create 2 carvings with several printing opportunities to take home. 

Come to the Recreation Activity center for All Ages Bingo! 10 rounds of bingo, prizes for each round, and snacks & drinks provided.

Friday July 19 | 4:30 - 7 PM | $3 per player | Luau Bingo

Friday September 6 | 4:30 - 7 PM | $3 per player | Grandparent's Day

Children 14 years or younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Students will learn how to get started, chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet and how to end a project. Students will also learn about different types of yarns and hooks.
Choose your Date:

June 5 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM

July 3 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM

August 7 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM

September 7 | 9 - 11 AM

Register at least 1 week prior to class date.
Fee: $25/$30 (district/non)

All materials are provided for the beginners class.

Instructor: Cindy Jones

Students will review basic crochet stitches, learn half double crochet and treble crochet stitches. Students will also learn to change colors and read a pattern. 

Choose your date: 

June 22 | 9 - 11 AM

July 27 | 9 - 11 AM

August 24 | 9 - 11 AM

September 18 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Participants must provide their own "K" crochet hook and 2 colors of worsted weight yarn (size 4). 

Instructor: Cindy Jones

Upcoming dates:

Students will learn how to construct a coaster.

June 19 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM 

Materials needed (not provided): "H" Crochet hook, 1 skein of 100% cotton yarn.

Upcoming dates:

Students will read a pattern to construct a dishcloth.

July 24 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM

August 21 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM

September 26 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Materials needed (not provided): "H" Crochet hook, 1 ball of Lily Sugar Cream 100% cotton yarn

Instructor: Cindy Jones

This is a internet-assisted course. Participants must have access to a computer and be able to finish an online course prior to the field day.  

https://bit.ly/3wr4tEZ

Participants must be at least 11 years of age or older to participate.