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Explore area hiking trails, walk on a guided hike with a local expert, navigate in air or water, and learn the best boat safety practices


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There are wonderful tales to be told in Old Towne – what was known for 100 years simply as “the South Side.” Local author Marty MacLeod takes you back ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Sat 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM; starting 5/6/2023, ending 5/6/2023

Cost: $49.00

Instructor : Marty MacLeod 

Please read: The 1.7-mile tour starts (and ends) at Perry ...More

Location: Hannah Park Location : 
  Hannah Park.

 
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There are exciting stories to be told in Old Towne – and they’re all true! Bring a child (or two!) in your life (ages 8+) and Marty will take you back ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Sat 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM; starting 5/13/2023, ending 5/13/2023

Cost: $49.00

Instructor : Marty MacLeod 

Please read: Register the adult only; each registered ...More

Location: Hannah Park Location : 
  Hannah Park.

 
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Learn the fundamentals of safe boating in this core America's Boating Club course. Successful completion qualifies you for motorized boat operator cer ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Mon 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 3 sessions; starting 5/8/2023, ending 5/22/2023

Cost: $89.00

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.Jerry Williams  2.ABC Staff 

Please read: This course meets via Zoom. Instructors will ...More

Location: Livestream Location : 
  Livestream.

 
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Boat Handling 

ID:1182
Learn the important skills in boating. Topics include rules and regulations, docking and slow speed maneuvering, confident boat handling underway, anc ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Mon 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 6 sessions; starting 3/20/2023, ending 5/1/2023 ; Class Skip Dates : (No class on 3/27/2023)

Cost: $145.00

Instructor : ABC Staff 

Please read: This class is taught by Bill Bailey and Dee ...More

Location: Great Lakes Campus Location : 
  Great Lakes Campus.

Please call (231) 995-1700 to register
 
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Explore NoMI’s food systems, from farm products, to processing, to the consumer’s table. Join tour guide Alison Thornton and fellow learners on a behi ...  View More

Schedule : Daily - Thu 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM; starting 5/11/2023, ending 5/11/2023

Cost: $299.00

Instructor : Alison Thornton 

Please read: Space is limited, reserve your spot today ...More

Location: University Center Location : 
  University Center.

 
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Gentle Pilates restores the natural curves of your spine and balances the muscles around your joints with an emphasis on pelvic and scapular stabili ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM; 6 sessions; starting 4/12/2023, ending 5/17/2023

Cost: $75.00

Instructor : Maggie Quinn 

Please read: A livestream option will be offered at 7:30a ...More

Location: Physical Education Building Location : 
  Physical Education Building.

 
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What does it take for a museum to create polished museum exhibitions? How does a museum install large structures, take care of taxidermied polar bears ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Fri 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; starting 4/14/2023, ending 4/14/2023

Cost: $29.00

Instructor : Craig Hadley 

Please read: Meet in the lobby of Dennos. Admission to ...More

Location: Dennos Museum Center Location : 
  Dennos Museum Center.

 
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An America's Boating Club course. Gain skills and understanding of marine electrical systems beginning with electricity basics, followed by boat batte ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 7 sessions; starting 3/15/2023, ending 5/3/2023 ; Class Skip Dates : (No class on 3/29/2023)

Cost: $149.00

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.ABC Staff  2.Bill Smethells 

Location: Great Lakes Campus Location : 
  Great Lakes Campus.

Please call (231) 995-1700 to register
 
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Sailing 

ID:1183
Discover sailing this spring on beautiful Grand Traverse Bay. Novice and experienced sailors will enjoy learning the comprehensive essentials of saili ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Tue 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; 10 sessions; starting 4/18/2023, ending 6/20/2023

Cost: $165.00

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.David Terrell  2.ABC Staff 

Please read: On-the-water sessions are arranged with the ...More

Location: Great Lakes Campus Location : 
  Great Lakes Campus.

 
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New! With over twenty years of experience traveling with grandchildren, instructor Mandy Gibson has many stories to tell and advice to give. Special a ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; starting 4/19/2023, ending 4/19/2023

Cost: $49.00

Instructor : Amanda Gibson 

Please read: This class qualifies toward the Global ...More

Location: Scholars Hall Location : 
  Scholars Hall.

 
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Join Maggie Quinn for this series of fitness classes! This series includes Weight Strengthening, Total Barre and Gentle PIlates.

Start date: 04/11/2023

Cost:: $299.00

Materials Cost:: $0.00

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