Leisure and Special Interest
Try a new hobby or just learn something new with our wide range of special interest courses!
How to Register
- Register online by selecting "Add to Cart" on the desired course(s) and select "Cart" at the bottom of the page when you are ready to checkout.
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Courses
- Mushrooms, Mycelium and More
- Prohibition Booze
- The Complete Martini Course
- Unplug & Recharge with Horses
Mushrooms, Mycelium and More
Unravel the mystery and majesty of mushrooms! Discover the possibilities of a mycelium-based future! Learn how to find and identify fungi in the wild! If any of these exclamations interest you, then this course is for you. Suggested reading: “National Audubon Society Field Guide to Mushrooms” ISBN 978-0-394-51992-0.
Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B05
Avery Stempel of Collar City Mushrooms, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays, 3/24 - 4/14 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
ZSPI-260 600 | 0 seats left | $37 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Prohibition Booze
What is bathtub gin? We’ll make it. How do you turn moonshine into whiskey? We’ll do it. How do you run the largest brewery on the east coast in the middle of Manhattan and never get caught? We’ll show you. How do you make wine from desiccated grapes? We’ll explain. This class explores the fun and dirty side of Prohibition, from hip flasks to medicinal alcohol prescriptions and from Owney Madden to Dutch Schultz to Legs Diamond. We’ll drink the wines, whiskies, and beers of Prohibition. Must be 21 years of age or older to register for this course.
Course will be held in WILL, Room 113
Carlo DeVito, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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| Thursdays, 4/24 - 5/1 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
ZSPI-330 600 | 1 seats left | $69 |
The Complete Martini Course
James Bond may be responsible for this classic cocktail’s long endurance, but the fact is that the Martini has been with us for a very long time. Shaken or stirred? Vodka or gin? Is vermouth needed or verboten? Dirty? Fruity? From the purist’s point of view to modern day twists (such as the cosmopolitan and others), this will be the history of vodka, gin, and one of the world’s most famous cocktails. Must be 21 years of age or older to register for this course.
Course will be held in WILL, Room 113
Carlo DeVito, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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| Thursdays, 4/10 - 4/17 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
ZSPI-329 600 | 0 seats left | $69 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Unplug & Recharge with Horses
Always feeling frazzled, fatigued, and drained by the end of the day? You’re not alone! Burnout is at an all-time high and has recently been recognized as an official medical diagnosis. This class is a chance to pause, breathe, and reconnect with nature to find inner calm amid all of life’s demands. Join us in the arena for a transformative experience with horses that will leave you feeling relaxed and recharged. You’ll learn strategies for minimizing stress to regain energy, purpose, and passion, at work and in life. No riding and no horse experience necessary.
Course will meet at 148 Gansevoort Road, Gansevoort, NY
Katie Navarra, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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| Tuesday, 5/6 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
ZSPI-281 600 | 7 seats left | $135 |
Get in Touch
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Fax: (518) 629-8103
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (excluding college holidays and vacations)