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Enjoy a relaxing night of painting with your friends! Each class will have a different painting. All supplies are included. Snacks will be available for purchase.

New moms join to learn about SIDS and the best practices to keep your infants safe and healthy. New moms (within one year) and expectant moms receive a portable baby crib upon completion of the requirements.

Learn how to tack up, saddle and ride a horse. Ages 5-18 years old.

The Prevent T2 program provides a supportive environment where participants work together in a small group to learn about healthier eating and increasing their physical activity in order to reduce their risk for developing diabetes. The program, which is led by a trained Lifestyle Coach in a classroom setting, is delivered over a 12-month period, beginning with 16 weekly sessions followed by monthly maintenance. Participants are charged an enrollment fee but upon completion of requirements get reimbursed plus receive a one year free DRC membership. In order to qualify for the Diabetes Prevention Program, participants must be at least 18 years old, overweight (BMI = 25) and at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes or have been diagnosed with prediabetes by their physician. Call Debbie at (316) 529-2677 for complete details.

Come one, come all Pinterest pinners! We have some projects for you as well as open studio to help finish those ones you have started but not finished. Join us in our new DIY Workshop Series this winter when the weather isn’t so great to be outside. Each class or open studio is $25 and is for ages 16 and older. All classes are held at DMS E-16 on Tuesdays from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. January 8 - Wire Jewelry 101 January 15 - Hand Painted Pallets January 22 - Rustic Wood Signs January 29 - Open Studio (bring your own projects to get help to finish) February 5 - Rocks and String Art February 12 - Concrete Garden Planters February 19 - Open Studio (bring your own projects to get help to finish) February 26 - Wire Jewelry 101 March 5 - Jar Etching And Wine Glass Painting March 12 - Open Studio (bring your own projects to get help to finish)

Join us for some free play volleyball! Nets and balls are provided. Every Wednesday night.

Baby Talk is a free prenatal education series taught by medical professionals that gives women and their family a chance to learn and get ready for a new baby. You will get informative materials and baby items simply by coming to class each week. The Baby Talk series offers and introductory class and sign up plus 6 free classes.

Many times young people lack skills when starting their first job.Youth Job Connections is a program to teach young people skills in communication, teamwork, enthusiasm, networking, problem-solving and critical thinking. Many youth struggle filling out applications, building their resume and interviewing. The Youth Job Connections program will teach young people responsibility, organization, time management and help to establish good work habits, experience, and financial stability. This 8-week program is available to Derby youth ages 15 to 18. Class meets 2 hours each week. Interested youth must fill out an application and be accepted into the program. Once accepted into the program, an enrollment fee of $30.00 is required. Upon completion of requirements, graduates of the program will be interviewed for various spring and summer jobs at the Derby Recreation Commission.