Huron Valley Rec and Community Ed

When your child has a Smartphone there are key things you should know in order to keep them safe and secure. In this class you'll understand recommended safety settings on popular social media apps, parental apps for your child's Smartphone, and more! We simplify this complicated technology so that you and your child can use the phone safely without worry.

Supporting health through food and connecting with the community. This program aims to help you find the healthiest version of yourself. Discussions on food, health trends and nutrition research are led by a local Registered Dietitian and instructor at Oakland University. Contact Sarah at nourishingmilford@gmail.com with questions. Eating Healthy During the Holidays

Expand your skills with Google Sheets and use this training for a lifetime! Whether it’s for work or for play, this class will teach you comprehensive skills which will turn you from a Sheets novice into a Sheets expert. You will learn to enter, organize, refine, analyze, and visualize your data using Google Sheets!

What can you do on Instagram that can result in huge growth for your customer base and sales? We’ve got the answers you need in this fun beginner level class to grow your business with Instagram. You’ll learn the key steps needed in order to improve your company bottom line and also gain more followers. Plus, you’ll learn to make your content irresistible and have fun in the process!

In this fun beginner class, you’ll learn the basics to create and begin your very own YouTube channel. Join the world’s largest media platform to share your hobbies, advice, instructions, gifts and more with the world and your audience! We’ll walk you through a step-by-step process so that you can get started today!

Stay up to date by expanding your technology knowledge and learn what you need to know about the mobile payment service called Venmo. Learn how to pay friends, businesses or receive money without using cash or checks. You’ll leave this class with a confident understanding of how to set up Venmo safely, fees to avoid, and real world scenarios you or your family and friends may use with this mobile payment option.

Do you hate to drive in bad weather or when it's dark outside? Expand your transportation options and independence through the ride sharing service, Uber. In this training workshop, students will learn the basics and gain the knowledge on how to use Uber if needed. We’ll also cover how to use Uber at major airports so that you can travel with confidence and use Uber anywhere in the world (without having to ask a friend for a ride). No experience required and training materials will be provided for each attendee.

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won't have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. And since this class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic outline question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. Class limited to 15 students. For ages 13+

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play the piano the way professionals do-using chords. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recoding of the class is included as well. This course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands on instruction.

Supporting health through food and connecting with the community. This program aims to help you find the healthiest version of yourself. Discussions on food, health trends and nutrition research are led by a local Registered Dietitian and instructor at Oakland University. Contact Sarah at nourishingmilford@gmail.com with questions. Healthiest You: Focused on individual nutrition and health needs for each participant. Topics are based on the needs of the group but may include: Crave-able recipes: Switch-ups to increase nutrients and decrease calories Habits of health: Small changes that make a big impact How sleep impacts our health, eating habits and weight High Potassium is just as important as low-sodium for blood pressure Grocery Store shopping trips What is plant based food? Fueling physical activity - How food and exercise are positive feedback loop Is that true??? Interpreting new nutrition advice

Individual sessions to discuss nutrition topics of your choosing available. You may be navigating new food restrictions for you and your family, looking to improve your health or trying to lose weight, no matter what your food goal, Sarah can work with you on food ideas, recipes and finding the healthiest version of YOU. Sarah is a registered dietitian and full time faculty instructor at Oakland University's School of Health Sciences (click here for bio). Appointments are virtual and can be scheduled based on the time best for you. Once you register, Sarah will contact you within 24 hours to schedule the best appointment time. You may also email at nourishingmilford@gmail.com or text (248-535-2434) for appointment times.

Have you heard about Podcasts and would like to learn more? In this class you will learn all about how to listen to these digital audio shows online, select your favorite topics and even learn about any subject. You'll see how Podcasts are now one of the most popular tools for learning and personal growth, as well as a fun form of entertainment! No prior experience required. Learn how to download a Podcast app, understand the different categories to choose from, how to subscribe to a Podcast you enjoy and how to listen to them while in your home, car, or out for a walk.

Driving new customer traffic to your website and promoting your business is imperative in today's technology world. Don't let your skillset or company get left behind by missing the key social media rules you need to know! In this class, you'll learn how to craft a simple but effective social media marketing strategy, listen directly to customers and implement tips to grow your business all while staying organized without technology overwhelm.

Have you been curios as to what Snapchat is exactly? In this workshop we will cover everything adults need to know about one of the most popular social media apps in the world. You'll learn the foundation for how Snapchat is used, what the basic features include, and more. Stay up to date in today's digital world with this fun and informational class. Attendees will learn the basic fundamentals of how the app works , how to set up safety features, how to check profile details, and how advertisers work to target audience members.