Garden of UTOPIA

Cooking Lessons (3C10)

$40 per session

Great food has a way of bringing folks together. Plus, learning how to create your own cuisine promotes independence. 

Prerequisites:

• Adults - Age 18 or older (or) 
• Youth Age 15+ with Adult Guardian

Class Length: 60 Minutes

Resources: Ingredients, Slow Cooker, and Internet access

Students benefit from vast knowledge of healthy cooking in slow cookers, like Crock Pots. They will . . . 

• Meet and Greet Each Other
• Receive Cuisine of the Month Recipes
• Gather and Eat Together

The takeaway assignment is to create the dishes at home. You receive expert training from Executive Chef Will and Sous Chef (In-Training) Pam, plus a delicious meal. 

Visualization Workshop (IHVB4)

$40 per session

We encourage open-minded participation for our students, because we all benefit from motivation, interaction, and focus on the future. 

Prerequisites:

• Adults - Age 18 or older (or) 
• Youth Age 15+ with Adult Guardian

Class Length: 90 Minutes

Resources:

• Camera
• Canvas board
• Decoration
• Glue
• Magazines
• Markers
• Scissors
• Internet access

Activity Agenda:

Session 1: Meet In-Person, Greet, and Create

Session 2: Visualize and Build Online

Session 3: Share Feedback in FB Group 

Session 4: Show and Tell In-Person

We encourage participants to dream big and to stay on track. The schedule includes in-person and online sessions.

Art Therapy Coloring (CMH3) 

$40

Coloring is a relaxing and expressive opportunity, to release mental and emotional stress. During our initial session, we meet, greet, and color together. 

Prerequisites:

• Adults - Age 18 or older (or) 
• Youth Age 15+ with Adult Guardian

Class Length: 90 Minutes

Resources:

• Custom, Coloring Book
• Color Pencils, Crayons, or Markers
• Internet Access

Activity Agenda:

Session 1: Meet In-Person, Greet, and Create

Session 2: Color and Socialize Online

Session 3: Share Feedback in FB Group 

Session 4: Show and Tell In-Person

After our first session, we color and chit-chat on our Group Facebook Page.

Group Game Night (WGGB4)

$40 per session

Q: When Do You TRULY Enjoy Using Your Brain? 

A: Anytime we gather and play board games, it...

• Allows use of social communication skills
• Enhances creativity and brain function
• Improves self-confidence
• Lowers stress level with laughter
• Makes teamwork necessary
• Teaches focus and patience

Prerequisites:

• Adults - Age 18 or older (or) 
• Children Age 4.5+ with Adult Guardian

Class Length: 60 Minutes

Resources:

• Good Attitude
• Good Time
• Good Food

We encourage participants to release tension and increase joy.

Self-Care Group Session (WJH101)

$40 per session

During this session, we carefully review your self-care needs along with the PURSonal Care PURSuit (PCP) Guide. We will discuss and determine your desired areas of improvement, SMART goals, and develop accountability partners.

Prerequisites:

• Adults - Age 18 or older

Class Length: 90 Minutes

Resources:

• PCP Guide
• Internet Access
• Camera

This learning experience is ideal for anyone seeking seeking balance and peace. Together, we’ll express ourselves to heighten knowledge. All discussions are exclusive between students, and instructors. 

DIY T-shirt Session (AAW94)

$40 per session

Do you have a favorite phrase that lifts your spirits? Or, a unique style you'd love to express? This workshop offers you a chance to design a t-shirt made just for you.

Prerequisites:

• Adults - Age 18 or older

Class Length: 90 Minutes

Resources:

• T-shirt
• DTF Transfers
• Iron-on Letters

While we socialize as a group, the workshop facilitators will guide you through the design process. Then, they'll heat press your t-shirt.