Get ready to sparkle this holiday season! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to create a beautiful, beaded cover to transform a simple standard holiday ornament into a stunning, personalized decoration. Using a variety of colorful beads and easy-to-follow techniques, you’ll design and craft an eye-catching ornament cover that will be a perfect addition to your tree, to give as a gift, or as a festive décor. No prior beading experience is necessary; this class is perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike - just bring your creativity and holiday spirit!  All materials will be provided, and you’ll leave with your own dazzling ornament cover and instructions for you to make additional ornament covers at home. Join us to add a handmade touch of sparkle to your holidays and create a keepsake you’ll treasure year after year!

 Materials are included with the course fee.

Dive into this exhilarating adult sports fitness program, a 60-minute thrill for all ages and abilities! Relive PE with basketball, table tennis, badminton, pickleball, volleyball, floor hockey, and more in top-notch school facilities. Competitive tournaments ignite fun and friendly rivalries, perfect for any fitness goal. Learn new skills, stay active, and forge lasting friendships in a vibrant, supportive setting. Led by an enthusiastic instructor, this action-packed class guarantees laughter and excitement. Sign up today for an unforgettable experience that’ll keep you energized, engaged, and coming back for more every week!

Please wear sneakers, comfortable workout clothing, and bring a water bottle and a good attitude to class! The class will not meet on 12/24/25, 12/31/25, and 2/18/26.

Ready to pick up a relaxing and rewarding new hobby? Join our Intro to Knitting class where you’ll learn the basics of knitting from the ground up! This hands-on workshop is perfect for anyone who’s never picked up needles before or wants to build a strong foundation. You will learn how to cast on and cast off, the essential stitches, basic techniques for reading simple patterns, and tips for fixing common mistakes. This class is perfect for complete beginners or those new to knitting, looking for patient, step-by-step guidance. Materials will be provided to get you started—just bring your enthusiasm! You will take home your very first knitted small project, plus the confidence to keep knitting on your own!

 Materials are included with the course fee.

*THERE IS NO ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE FOR TOURS*

Please visit the following link for a copy of the downloadable Fall 2025 Community Education Catalog and complete the Community Education Registration Form.

Please note the trip you are registering for and meal selection if necessary on the “course selection” portion of the registration form. Payment is by check only.  

We are pleased to offer the following trips and tours with Scenic Excursions. Plan a fun outing with family or friends and leave all the arrangements to us! Just show up ready for adventure and enjoy the day! All trips that include show tickets are assured good seating. You will receive confirmation of your trip directly from Scenic Excursions. 

All trips will leave from the Eastern Hills Mall, 4545 Transit Road, Williamsville, 14221 (EH). Park in the rear of the mall near the food court entrance - halfway back in the lot.

We’re off to Erie, PA. Let’s finish our holiday shopping at the Millcreek Mall for a chance to purchase some holiday gifts or last-minute host gifts. The Millcreek Mall, featuring over 150 stores in Erie, PA, offers a festive Christmas shopping experience with seasonal stores like Spirit Christmas, featuring holiday decor and Christmas treasures, providing a variety of holiday gifts and decorations. Next, we’re off to a 2:30 p.m. annual Christmas comedy show at The Station Dinner Theater, for their annual “CHRISTMAS MEMORIES.”  Start your holiday season off right with this heart-warming musical in which the true meaning of Christmas is always celebrated.  Join the Holiday Harmony Singers in the 35th Annual holiday show, which is sure to get even “Scrooge” in the holiday spirit!  An early family-style delicious dinner is served throughout the 2:30 p.m. performance by the entertainment. The Station Dinner Theater is a unique entertainment venue offering live performances alongside a meal experience, housed in a long-standing, charming train station-themed setting. The Station Dinner Theater’s family-style meal service is a key part of the experience, adding to the cozy, communal atmosphere. The food is served in large buckets or platters that are brought directly to the tables, much like a family gathering at home. Each table receives generous portions of food in shared containers, and guests pass the buckets or platters around the table, serving themselves as they wish. Be prepared for a fun time with lots of laughs. It’s sure to be a fun-filled holiday excursion.

Registration must be received at least one week prior to tour date.

Depart: EH: 9:00 AM  Return: EH: 8:30 PM

Take a delicious holiday journey through Europe with this festive and flavorful baking class! In this class, you'll learn how to make a selection of traditional cookies enjoyed across the continent during the holiday season. You will master the recipes and techniques necessary to create a delightful cookie tray assortment with one-on-one guidance from your instructor.  Fill your home with the sights and smells of Christmas baking this season and add new favorites to your family recipe collection. Enjoy the festivities while you bake - listen to carols, and sip on hot chocolate. The best part? You will leave with a tray of a dozen beautifully decorated cookies that are perfect for parties, office events, holiday gatherings, or as a thoughtful gift.

Materials are included with the course fee.

Get ready to roll into the holidays in this sweet and festive baking class! Something about a warm cinnamon roll with delicious cream cheese icing on Christmas morning sounds like the perfect sweet holiday morning treat.  You will learn how to make cinnamon roll dough from scratch, techniques for shaping dough into a Christmas tree design, holiday-themed decorating ideas, and baking tips to get perfect, gooey rolls every time. No baking experience needed — just come ready to roll, decorate, and celebrate the season! Whether you’re baking with friends, family, or flying solo, this joyful class is sure to add a sweet sparkle to your holiday season! Each participant will leave with a Christmas tree cinnamon roll creation and the recipe to recreate it at home.

A materials fee of $10 is due to the instructor on the day of class.

Please bring a container to take your cinnamon rolls home.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of stained glass artistry in this exclusive stained-glass course. Embark on a creative journey as you learn the fundamentals of this ancient craft. Whether you're a novice eager to learn or an experienced artist looking to refine your skills, this class caters to all skill levels. The pieces will be cut out and ground, and you will learn to foil and solder them together. By the end of this class, you'll have crafted a stunning stained glass masterpiece, a testament to your newfound abilities and the enduring beauty of this timeless art form. 

Please select from either a Butterfly, a dolphin, or select from 100 pre-cut suncatchers in class. (See the choices in the photo)

*THERE IS NO ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE FOR TOURS*

Please visit the following link for a copy of the downloadable Fall 2025 Community Education Catalog and complete the Community Education Registration Form.

Please note the trip you are registering for and meal selection if necessary on the “course selection” portion of the registration form. Payment is by check only. Registration is due one week prior to the tour date.

We are pleased to offer the following trips and tours with Scenic Excursions. Plan a fun outing with family or friends and leave all the arrangements to us! Just show up ready for adventure and enjoy the day! All trips that include show tickets are assured good seating. You will receive confirmation of your trip directly from Scenic Excursions. 

All trips will leave from the Eastern Hills Mall, 4545 Transit Road, Williamsville, 14221 (EH). Park in the rear of the mall near the food court entrance - halfway back in the lot.

We're off to Seneca Falls, the real Bedford Falls! Each year, this lovely town celebrates with an It’s a Wonderful Life Festival, the second weekend in December. Take a nostalgic trip to Seneca Falls, widely believed to be the inspiration for the holiday classic, "It's a Wonderful Life." Tributes to the Stars from the movie and family members return each year to meet the festival goers and partake in the festivities. Enjoy lunch on your own at one of the many eateries or street vendors and have the remainder of the afternoon to visit the Festival Activities. Take a horse & buggy ride, or explore the town and locations that inspired Mr. Capra in his visits to Seneca Falls in the early 1900s. Stand on the bridge that served as a prototype from which Jimmy Stewart's character leaped from, and other familiar sites from the movie. There will be presentations, activities, characters on the street, and more! A visit to The Seneca Falls It's A Wonderful Life Museum should be part of your visit, featuring many new exhibits. All additional attractions at own cost. En route home, we will stop at the Finger Lakes Welcome Center in Geneva. A wonderful way to spend the day!

Registration must be received at least one week prior to tour date.

Depart: EH: 8:30 AM  Return: EH: 7:00 PM