Enrich Wyoming

Date: Tuesday, 12/2/2025
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Zoom (online)
Registration Fee: $49

Course #: 25/FA NCMUS 102 01

Instructor: Craig Coffman

Course Description: 
Ever dreamed of learning guitar but just can't find the time? This fun, fast-paced crash course is designed especially for busy people who want to start making music without years of lessons. In just one session, you'll learn the basics—chords, strumming, and how to play along with your favorite songs—all from the comfort of home.

This special edition of the class will focus on Christmas songs, helping you bring music into your holiday season!

What’s Included:
Live Zoom instruction
Online book + follow-up video lessons
Class recording for continued practice
Optional Q&A sessions after the class

No pressure, no experience needed—just bring your guitar and enthusiasm!

Topics Covered:
• How chords work in a song
• Forming the three main types of chords
• Tuning your guitar
• Basic strumming patterns
• What to look for when buying a guitar
• Playing along with simple tunes (including holiday favorites!)

Date: Monday, 12/1/2025
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Zoom (online)
Registration Fee: $49

Course #: 25/FA NCMUS 103 01

Instructor: Craig Coffman

Course Description:
Wish you could play piano but think you're too busy? This one-session crash course is designed just for you. In only a few hours, you’ll unlock the secrets pros use to play with confidence—by learning chords instead of reading every note. You'll be playing familiar tunes (including Christmas favorites!) faster than you ever imagined.

No prior music knowledge needed! Sit at your piano or keyboard at home and enjoy relaxed, hands-on learning with a mix of demonstration and guided practice.

What’s Included:
Live Zoom session (part lecture, part hands-on)
Online book + video lessons for continued learning
Recording of the class
Optional Q&A sessions afterward to support your progress

Topics Covered:
• How chords work in a song
• How to form the three main types of chords
• Getting more from sheet music by reading less
• Playing in different keys and time signatures
• How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords
• How to stop “counting” and start feeling the rhythm

Start your piano journey with this enjoyable, stress-free course—just in time to learn and play your favorite holiday tunes!

Date: Saturday 11/08/2025
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: Western's Green River Campus, RM 211
Registration Fee: $45

Course #: 25/FA NCHOE 101 01

Instructor: Ainhoa Ferrer

Course Description:
This beginner-friendly course introduces students to the essential skills needed to decorate cakes and cupcakes with beautiful buttercream piping. Participants will gain hands-on experience using various piping tools and tips to create a range of simple yet impressive decorative designs, including rosettes, shells, borders, and more. 

Learning Outcomes: 
Understand buttercream preparation and how to adjust consistency 

Learn the proper use of piping bags and tips 

Practice fundamental piping techniques and patterns 

Develop skills to create a variety of decorative accents and designs 

Date: Monday & Wednesday, 11/17, 11/19
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: Zoom & Western's Rock Springs Campus, RM 1003
*The first session will be held via Zoom, allowing participants to bake cookies and prepare icing in their own kitchens. The second session will take place in person at Western Wyoming Community College.

Registration Fee: $25

Course #: 25/FA NCHOE 501 01

Instructor: Michelle Schutten

Course Description: Impress your friends and family with gorgeous holiday cookies! In this fun, hands-on class, you’ll learn to make foolproof sugar cookies that bake up perfectly for decorating—no spreading or misshapen edges. On Monday, we’ll mix up a no-fail dough and make royal icing with the ideal consistency. Then on Wednesday, you’ll learn step-by-step royal icing techniques to turn your cookies into festive, bakery-worthy treats. You’ll go home with recipes, decorating skills, and your own beautifully frosted cookies—just in time for the holidays! No experience needed.

Pending Supply List from Instructor

 

Date: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9/3/2025-11/5/2025
*Please note Senior Strong will begin on Wednesday, 9/3 due to Labor Day.

Time: 1pm-2pm
Location: Western's Rock Springs Campus, Activity RM 1662
Registration Fee: $50

Course #: 25/FA NCSOC 102 01

Instructor: Tamara Washington

Course Description:
This course is thoughtfully designed to help you maintain your strength, mobility, and overall vitality well into retirement and beyond. By focusing on exercises and movement patterns that support functional fitness, you’ll be better equipped to continue enjoying the activities you love — whether that’s playing sports, keeping up with your grandkids, gardening, traveling, or simply moving through your day with confidence and ease. Staying active and strong not only enhances your physical health but also supports your independence, mental well-being, and quality of life. Each class offers a supportive and motivating environment where you can build strength, improve balance, and boost your energy levels, all while having fun and connecting with others who share your goals.

Date: Tuesdays, 9/2/2025 - 11/4/2025
Time: 11:30am-12:15pm
Location: Western's Rock Springs Campus, Activity RM 1662
Registration Fee: $20

Course #: 25/FA NCSAF 309 01

Instructor: Tamara Washington

Course Description:
This course is designed to help older adults improve their balance, agility, mobility, and overall power in a supportive and engaging environment. Participants will learn practical exercises and techniques to enhance their physical strength and stability, reduce the risk of falls, and support daily activities with greater confidence. Each session is structured to be both challenging and fun, fostering a sense of community while promoting an active, healthy lifestyle. Whether you are looking to maintain your independence, build strength, or simply enjoy moving your body, this course offers a safe and enjoyable way to stay active and energized.