Adult Leisure Programs

Make sure you check The Hays Recreation Commission website for any upcoming events that did not make the program guide. Updates will be made weekly at the Deadline Wednesday Gazette E-mail newsletter as well. If you have any questions on activities going on or would like to see an activity please contact Haley Nixon, Program Director at 785-623-2650 or haley@haysrec.org.

REFUND POLICY
Your satisfaction is important to us. Due to program costs, including instructors, and supplies, and to help maintain our minimum numbers, we ask for your cooperation when requesting a refund or credit. Our policy is to provide a full refund or credit, your choice, to anyone who cancels by the deadline. Anything after the deadline, will not receive a refund/credit unless your spot can be filled.

SHARE YOUR TALENTS
If you are interested in sharing a skill or talent with others, give us a call. We are always looking for new activities and we need instructors for them. The pay is competitive and it is a great way to meet and help people. Call us today for more information on how you can be a part of sharing your talent with others.

MONDAY NIGHT PINOCHLE
All you have to do is show up for a great night of Pinochle. Bring your partner or come alone and pair up with someone. We will meet each Monday from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Hays Recreation Center in the Marcy Allenbaugh Conference Room. The HRC will provide pop and cards. You supply the FUN!!! This program is open to anyone aged 18 & older. The program is free of charge although donations will be accepted to help offset the cost of supplies.

TUESDAY BRIDGE TIME
Are you over 18 and love playing Bridge? If you are, come on out to the Recreation Center and play. Get together with your friends and meet some new ones while you play this great card game. This program will meet every Tuesday from 1:00 – 5:00 pm, in the Dale Allenbaugh Conference Room.

WEDNESDAY DROP-IN PICKLEBALL
We have a court reserved on Wednesday evening just for pickleball. Come give it a try, there are people of all skill levels who play.
Drop-In Fee: $1.00
Held on: Wednesday
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Age: 18 & older
Location: Recreation Center Gym #3

THURSDAY NIGHT PITCH
Join us on Thursday nights for a fun evening of playing pitch. This program will meet from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Recreation Center in the Dale Allenbaugh Conference Room. This program is open to anyone age 18 & older.

INTRO TO FLORAL DESIGN: CHOP & DROP NEW
Explore the fundamentals of floral artistry, including essential design techniques and creative arrangements. Hands-on instruction will guide you through crafting beautiful floral displays, and you'll have the opportunity to create and take home your own personalized vase arrangement.
Entry Deadline: October 16
Entry Fee: $25.00
Held on: Thursday, October 17
Time: 7:00 pm
Ages: 16 & older
Location: Marcy Allenbaugh Conference Room
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 12
Instructor: Robert Custer

PUPPY COURSE: FUR-EVER FRIENDS
This class is for puppies ages 10 weeks to 6 months. The Handler must provide a copy of the first round of shots. There must be at least one handler per dog. In this class, the puppies will learn socialization and a few of the basic obedience commands. On week 4 of the class, the puppy will have fun with agility obstacles and will also receive a diploma.
Entry Deadline:
Session 1: September 18
Session 2: October 30
Session 3: January 8
Session 4: March 5
Entry Fee: $50.00
Held on:
Session 1: Mondays – Sept. 23 – Oct. 14
Session 2: Mondays – November 4 - 25
Session 3: Mondays – January 13 – February 3
Session 4: Mondays - March 10 – March 31
Times: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Ages: 18 & older
Location: HRC Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 3 Max. 8
Instructor: Raina Alm, Certified Dog Trainer

BASIC DOG OBEDIENCE COURSE: FUR-EVER FRIENDS
This class is for dogs that are ages 6 months and up. The Handler must provide a copy of shots that include rabies and Bordetella. There must be at least one handler per dog. In this class, the handler will be trained to train their dog. They will learn basic obedience which includes sit, down, sit-stay, and down-stay; leave it, and how to walk on a leash. A head collar or pinch collar is preferred for this class. NO choke chains are allowed. No Flexi-leashes are allowed, prefer a 6-8-foot nylon leash (they will be dragging the leash around). On week 6 of the class, the dogs will have fun with agility obstacles and will also receive a diploma. If the handler is unsatisfied with the dog’s progression, they can retake the class for half price.
Entry Deadline:
Session 1: September 18
 Session 2: October 30
 Session 3: January 8
 Session 4: March 5
Entry Fee: $75.00
Held on:
Session 1: Mon.’s - Sept. 23 – Oct. 28
1A: Wednesdays – Sept. 25 – Oct. 30
Session 2:Mondays – Nov. 4 – Dec. 9
2A: Wednesday’s -Nov. 6 – Dec. 11
Session 3: Mondays – January 13 – February 17
3A: Wednesday’s – January 15 – February 19
Session 4: Mondays - March 10 – April 14
4A: Wednesday’s – March 12 – April 16
Times: Monday sessions: 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Wednesday sessions: 7:45 – 8:45 pm
Ages: 18 & older
Location: HRC Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 3 Max. 8
Instructor: Raina Alm, Certified Dog Trainer

BEGINNING KNITTING
Yarn, Needles, Cast! People of all ages love to knit, it is relaxing once you get the hang of it so come learn the basics while making a dishcloth. You will need to bring: 14-inch knitting needles, and one skein of acrylic yarn to class.
Entry Deadline: September 25
Entry Fee: $25.00
Held on: Tuesdays – October 1 & 8
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Ages: 18 & older
Location: Dale Allenbaugh Conference Room
Limitations: Min. 3 Max. 6
Instructor: Deanna Newberry

GREEN BEAN DUMPLING SOUP AND BIEROCKS: GERMAN COOKING CLASS
Demonstrating how to make delicious German recipes, which is becoming a lost art, in this German community. Recipes will be provided along with tips for making the dishes. Come join in on the fun! Each month we will have a different dish so sign up for more than one!
Entry Deadline: September 25
Entry Fee: $30.00
Held on: Tuesday, October 1
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Ages: 16 & older
Location: Marcy Allenbaugh Conference Room
Limitations: Min. 10 Max. 20
Instructor: DeeDee Froelich Rupp

MONEY SAVING TIPS & TRICKS
Learn money-saving tips for all areas of your life. From standard couponing to life “hacks”, Donna has dealt with it all! As a part of the fee, each participant will receive financial handouts with tips and tricks from each class.
Entry Deadline:
Session 1: October 2
Session 2: January 15
Session 3: March 12
Entry Fee: $25.00
Held on:
Session 1: Tuesday, Oct. 8 (1:00 pm)
Session 2: Tuesday, January 21 (7:00 pm)
Session 3: Tuesday, March 18 (1:00 pm)
Times: Noted above on each section
Ages: 18 & older
Location: Marcy Allenbaugh Conference Room
Limitations: Min. 8 Max. 30
Instructor: Donna Stejskal

BEER & DONUTS UNDERACHIEVER RACE
Do you hate running?? Then do we have the Race for you! 1/2 mile of Beer, Donuts, and whatever it takes to finish, run, jog, or walk. Start with a drink of beer, stop at a station for a donut break, and finish with another beer at the finish line. Anyone can join the fun from never stepping on a race track to sprinting to the finish line this will be a morning of laughs. Families welcome under 21 will enjoy root beer as their drink.
Entry Deadline: October 9
for guaranteed shirt October 7
Entry Fee: $10.00 - Includes shirt & cup
Held on: Saturday, October 12
Time: 8:00 – 9:00 am
Ages: 21 & older to drink
Location: Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex

SOURDOUGH 101 NEW
Learn the basics of making your own sourdough starter, maintenance, and techniques for baking a sourdough boule, and adding inclusions into a sourdough boule. A sample will be part of the class. As part of the class fee, participants will take home their own sourdough starter.
Entry Deadline: October 9
Entry Fee: $30.00
Held on: Tuesday, October 15
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Ages: 16 & older
Location: Marcy Allenbaugh Conference Room
Limitations: Min. 4 Max. 10
Instructor: Elizabeth Tervort

ADULT AIKIDO CLASSES
Aikido means 'the way of harmonizing energy' and is designed to improve a person's internal abilities and to take an assailant down without permanently harming them, so it is less effective than simply causing maximum damage. It is a good option for those who seek a pathway to personal growth, peace, and de-escalation, and it is not a good pathway for those wanting to fight with maximum efficiency (which typically involves causing maximum damage) or who want to enter combat sports competitions as this is not what it is built to do. This class joins our continuing adult classes and is appropriate for people of a variety of ages and physical abilities (all of our techniques can end with a stretch, simple fall, or more martial fall, depending on the person's abilities).
Entry Deadline: October 9
Entry Fee: $40.00
Held on: Mondays & Tuesdays– Oct. 14 – Nov. 5
Times: 6:15-7:45 pm
Ages: 12 & older
Location: Aikido of Northwest Kansas
  208 E 8th Street Suite 1
Limitations: Min. 1 Max. 12
Instructor: Brandon Nimz

FAMILY WEAPONS
Have fun learning together as adults and youth as you practice the basics of using a wooden katana (bokken) and also a wooden jo staff. We will do strikes, blocks, movements, patterned movements (kata), and attack and defense exercises in addition to covering some cultural and language concepts.
Entry Deadline: October 9
Entry Fee: $35.00 per person
Held on: Mondays – Oct. 14 – November 4
Times: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Ages: 9 & older
Location: Aikido of Northwest Kansas
  208 E 8th Street Suite 1
Limitations: Min. 1 Max. 16
Instructor: Brandon Nimz

ONE PIECE CARD GAME TOURNAMENTS
Want to play the One Piece card game with others? Join our regular Monday crew along with others who either haven't stepped outside of playing with their friend groups or who are looking for a new group to play with. These are Bandai sanctioned tournament events with Bandai tournament prizes, so you do need to download their app to your phone to sign up for the event and play.
Entry Deadline: October 9
Entry Fee: $20.00
Held on: Mondays – Oct. 14 – November 4
Times: 6:30 pm
Ages: 13 & older
Location: The Gamers Guild
200 E 8th St.
Limitations: Min. 1 Max. 16
Instructor: Brandon Nimz

MAGIC THE GATHERING COMMANDER NIGHTS
Looking for a group to play Magic the Gathering Commander with? Join our regular Thursday crew along with others who either haven't stepped outside of playing with their friend groups or who are looking for a new group to play with. Our only restriction is that decks must follow the Wizards of the Coast card banlist for Commander (unless your table agrees otherwise that night.)
Entry Deadline: October 16
Entry Fee: $5.00
Held on: Thursdays - Oct. 17 – Nov. 7
Times: 6:00 pm
Ages: 13 & older
Location: The Gamers Guild
200 E 8th St.
Limitations: Min. 1 Max. 16
Instructor: Brandon Nimz

WARHAMMER 40K OPEN PLAY
Want to play WarHammer 40K with others? Join our regular Friday crew along with others who either haven't stepped outside of playing with their friend groups or who are looking for a new group to play with. Don't have an army? No worries—The Gamers Guild has two complete armies that can be divided down or played fully, so you can use our models to play with!
Entry Deadline: Session 1: October 23
Entry Fee: $5.00
Held on: Session 1: Friday, October 25
  Session 2: Friday, November 8
Times: 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Ages: 13 & older
Location: The Gamers Guild
  200 E 8th St.
Limitations: Min. 1 Max. 4
Instructor: Brandon Nimz

CHEESE SACKS & CABBAGE ROLLS: GERMAN COOKING CLASS
This month we will be demonstrating how to make cheese sacks & cabbage rolls! Come learn about the food that is a huge part of this German community. Recipes will be provided along with tips for making the dishes. Come join in on the fun, and then see what is up next month and sign up!
Entry Deadline: October 30
Entry Fee: $30.00
Held on: Tuesday, November 5
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Ages: 16 & older
Location: Marcy Allenbaugh Conference Room
Limitations: Min. 10 Max. 20
Instructor: DeeDee Froelich Rupp

TATTING
Get registered today and learn the lost art of Tatting. You will learn the basics of how to make rings, joining, and chains. You will learn how to make a snowflake and edging. As part of the fee, each participant will receive a shuttle. You will need to bring size 10 thread.
Entry Deadline: October 30
Entry Fee: $30.00
Held on: Tuesdays – November 5 & 12
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Ages: 18 & older
Location: Dale Allenbaugh Conference Room
Limitations: Min. 3 Max. 6
Instructor: Deanna Newberry

ORGANIZATION TIPS & TRICKS
If you’re looking to make your life easier, spend less of your hard-earned money, and just have it all together a bit more, these are all things you can do to help accomplish in my organization class. Not only can I help you make your home more manageable, but I can also teach you how to do the same with your life!
Entry Deadline: Session 1: November 13
Session 2:February 5
 Session 3: April 2
Entry Fee: $25.00
Held on: Session 1: Tuesday, November 19
Session 2: Tuesday, February 11
Session 3:Tuesday, April 8

Times: Session 1 & 3: 7:00 pm
Session 2: 1:00 pm
Ages: 18 & older
Location: Marcy Allenbaugh Conference Room
Limitations: Min. 8 Max. 30
Instructor: Donna Stejskal

CANVAS PAINTING CLASS
Join us at The Niche for a step-by-step canvas painting experience. An instructor will lead the group through a painting project on canvas using acrylic paint. Painters will learn several acrylic techniques and can choose their color palette. 11x14 canvas – special HRC pricing!

Entry Deadline: Session 1: November 6
Session 2: January 8
Entry Fee: $20.00
Held on: Session 1: Wednesday, November 13
  Session 2: January 15
Time: 6:00 pm
Ages: 16 & older
Location: The Niche Studio
  707 Main St.
Limitations: Min. 4 Max. 20
Instructor: Emily Weigel (Owner)

SOURDOUGH DISCARD NEW
What it is and how to use it. A cooking demonstration will include sourdough discard, french bread, English muffins, and crackers.
Entry Deadline: November 6
Entry Fee: $25.00
Held on: Tuesday, November 12
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Ages: 16 & older
Location: Marcy Allenbaugh Conference Room
Limitations: Min. 4 Max. 12
Instructor: Elizabeth Tervort

ADVANCED KNITTING
Get ready to put your knitting skills into turbo mode! In our next class, you'll be unraveling the mystery behind patterns and knitting cozy slippers like a pro. Don't forget to bring Size 8 knitting needles and grab one skein of acrylic yarn before heading out the door. Let's get those needles clickin’! (Pre-requisite for this course you must have taken our entry level Knitting Class.)
Entry Deadline: January 1
Entry Fee: $25.00
Held on: Tuesdays – January 7 & 14
Times: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Ages: 18 & older
Location: Dale Allenbaugh Conference Room
Limitations: Min. 3 Max. 6
Instructor: Deanna Newberry

FREEZER MEALS____NEW
Utilizing your freezer for meal prepping, storing food, and stocking up. Learn techniques for bulk prepping and cooking once and storing food for a second meal. Examples may include seasoned black beans, Kalua pulled pork, chicken stock, bread, pies, and family meals.
Entry Deadline: January 8
Entry Fee: $25.00
Held on: Tuesday, January 14
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Ages: 16 & older
Location: Marcy Allenbaugh Conference Room
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 20
Instructor: Elizabeth Tervort

WEDDING ROAST, POTATOES & DUMPLINGS: GERMAN COOKING CLASS
In Hays, there is nothing better than Wedding Roast, Potatoes & Dumplings. Don’t just eat it at weddings, learn to make it yourself! Recipes will be provided along with tips for making the dishes. Come join in on the fun!
Entry Deadline: January 22
Entry Fee: $30.00
Held on: Tuesday, January 28
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Ages: 16 & older
Location: Marcy Allenbaugh Conference Room
Limitations: Min. 10 Max. 20
Instructor: DeeDee Froelich Rupp

BEGINNING KNITTING
Yarn, Needles, Cast! People of all ages love to knit, it is relaxing once you get the hang of it so come learn the basics while making a dishcloth. You will need to bring Size 8 knitting needles and one skein of acrylic yarn to class.
Entry Deadline: January 29
Entry Fee: $25.00
Held on: Wednesdays – February 5 & 12
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Ages: 18 & older
Location: Dale Allenbaugh Conference Room
Limitations: Min. 3 Max. 6
Instructor: Deanna Newberry

INSTANT POT 101____NEW
A time-saving tool that doesn't have to be time-consuming or scary. Learn different ways you can use your instant pot to cook potato salad, dried beans (without soaking overnight) for homemade hummus, sticky rice, whole chicken, etc.
Entry Deadline: January 29
Entry Fee: $30.00
Held on: Tuesday, February 4
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Ages: 16 & older
Location: Marcy Allenbaugh Conference Room
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 12
Instructor: Elizabeth Tervort

BREAD DOUGH, BLACKBERRY & CHERRY KUCHEN, CINNAMON ROLLS, AND DINNER ROLLS: GERMAN COOKING CLASS
Kuchen is German for cake and who does not like cake? Come learn how to make a wide variety of bread, cake, and rolls! Recipes will be provided along with tips for making the recipes.
Entry Deadline: February 19
Entry Fee: $30.00
Held on: Tuesday, February 25
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Ages: 16 & older
Location: Different location! - Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 10 Max. 20
Instructor: DeeDee Froelich Rupp

HAND EMBROIDERY
Explore the beauty and versatility of hand needlework. Learn a variety of techniques and be exposed to a unique skill. You will have the opportunity to create your own work of art! You will need to bring a 4-inch embroidery hoop to class.
Entry Deadline: February 26
Entry Fee: $35.00
Held on: Tuesdays – March 4 & 11
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Ages: 18 & older
Location: Dale Allenbaugh Conference Room
Limitations: Min. 3 Max. 6
Instructor: Deanna Newberry

SEWING WITH APPAREL KNITS & PDF PATTERNS NEW
Learn the basics of PDF patterns (printing, assembling, grading between sizes). Learn what settings to use on your sewing machine. Hands-on demonstration of techniques needed in every pattern. Project demonstrations may include children's clothing, baby gifts, adult clothing, and accessories. Cost will include a portion of the supplies, participants will receive additional information upon enrollment. *Participants will also be required to bring their own sewing machine.
Entry Deadline: February 26
Entry Fee: $60.00
Held on: Tuesdays – March 4 – 25
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Ages: 16 & older
Location: Marcy Allenbaugh Conference Room
(March 25th Class will be in the Dale Room)
Limitations: Min. 4 Max. 6
Instructor: Elizabeth Tervort

COCONUT PIE WITH MERINGUE, DUTCH APPLE PIE, APPLE DUMPLINGS: GERMAN COOKING CLASS
PIE! Meringue, Dutch, Dumplings what else needs to be said but YUMMY! Demonstrating how to make delicious German pies recipes, which is becoming a lost art, in this German community. Recipes will be provided along with tips for making the dishes. Come join in on the fun!
Entry Deadline: March 19
Entry Fee: $30.00
Held on: Tuesday, March 25
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Ages: 16 & older
Location: Marcy Allenbaugh Conference Room
Limitations: Min. 10 Max. 20
Instructor: DeeDee Froelich Rupp

DOGGIE DAY EGG HUNT
Unleash the fun at our Doggie Day Egg Hunt! Let your furry friend sniff out eggs filled with tasty dog treats. Once they nose out an egg, it goes into their basket for a special surprise later. Remember, each dog must be on a leash, and cleanup is a must. Don't forget to pre-register and ensure your pup's vaccinations are up-to-date. It's a wag-tastic day of hunting and treats!
Entry Deadline: April 9
Entry Fee: $1.00
Held on: Sunday, April 13
Time: 1:00 - 1:30 pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex