Join us in the kitchen as we explore tasty ways to preserve the summer harvest. Canning will be led by our very own Laura Hamilton, who will show us how to safely use a water bath to can and seal our delicious creations.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email Chef Oliver – [email protected]

Are you a parent and child that want to take a class together? Or perhaps two friends, a couple or other cooking Duo? This class is for you! Come cook with us in the Teaching Kitchen as we celebrate the beginning of Spring with delicious opportunities to cook together (with a special welcome to young chefs.) This class is recommended for cooks of all ages who can handle tasks like whisking, stirring, cutting with child friendly knives and following instructions around a hot stove with relative ease, so please be mindful when registering.

Individuals, Friends, Couples, Parents and kids are encouraged to register

Each Registration covers the cost of two attendees.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email Chef Oliver – [email protected]

Food and Poetry are Kindred Spirits.

~ Nicole Gulotta

Join us in the Teaching Kitchen this Spring for a moment of sweetness as we tenderly greet the change of seasons with spices, poetry, works or excerpts of prose, and a committed exploration of the delicious intersections of food and writing.

Each week we will read a poem from the book: Eat This Poem: A Literary Feast of Recipes Inspired by Poetry (Nicole Gulotta) and try our hand at some of the yummy recipes, included in the text, to start off our day inspired. We will also read some other suggested works chosen by Chef Oliver or selected as a group from member recommendations.

If you have any questions or want to put in a request for a book early, email [email protected]

Join us Poolside for good eats, grilled meats, and a great way to beat the heat!

For additional questions, diet or allergen concerns, or accessibility needs, please contact Chef Oliver at [email protected].

Lead by Jayashree Iyengar of the Pittsburgh famous Popping Mustard Seed Indian meal kits, participants will learn how to cook various recipes of South Indian Cuisine with Jay.

For more information or if you have any questions about diet and etc., please email Chef Oliver at [email protected]

Taste the flavors of Italy with us as we hand craft authentic Italian pastas, sauces, meatballs and more this Spring! We will be led by member Elisa More, former restaurateur and chef, in some of these classes, where she will teach us from her wealth of culinary tradition and knowledge.

By the end of each class, you will have gained a wealth of tips and tricks to try at home, as well as have prepared two servings or more of pasta, accompanying sauce, meatballs and more.

If you have any questions or want to make special dish requests, email Chef Oliver at [email protected]

Join the CCAC Dietetics program in the Teaching Kitchen for snacks, occasional hands-on making, or visual food demonstrations, and discussion of the nutrition behind eating for the management of health conditions. We will also discuss core food groups to learn more about why your trainer or doctor is always telling you to add more protein or fiber to your diet. 

January 20 – Eat your Protein!

February 3 – Eating to Manage Inflammation

February 17 – Eating for Blood Pressure Management

March 3 – Eating for Bone Health and Osteoarthritis Management

March 17 – Eating for Diabetes Management

April 7 – Eat your Fiber!

Members: $10 Class

Non-Members: $25/class

For information or questions about dietary restrictions message Chef Oliver at [email protected]

Is your culinary creative kid the next Junior Master Chef? This class is for them! Kid Chefs! Join us in the Teaching Kitchen as we learn the FUN-damentals of cooking through a variety of recipes including quick breads, seasonal snacks, meals and surprising flavors from around the world. 

For information or questions about dietary restrictions message Chef Oliver at [email protected]

Join us as we teach you two ways to make delicious protein packed omelets!

Our very own Robert Mitcheltree will show us how to hack the formula for the perfect omelet with an out of this world method that never fails. We will also learn how to make a traditional French omelet for a tasty and wonderful contrast on this dish we all know and love.

We will have some lovely toast and a Spring salad to compliment your creations for an early afternoon lunch.

If you have any questions or want to put in a request for a book early, email [email protected]

On the Friday before Mother’s Day, May 8th, join us in the Community Room for a Spring Brunch and Social with other Mothers and Nurturers. If you are a mother, or a nurturer through love and connection, we want to celebrate you.

We will have an assortment of light bites, drinks, activities and opportunities to connect and socialize with each other.  Dress up or come in your post-swim class attire.

This celebration is especially dedicated to women and folx who are NOT Dad’s or male identifying, we will celebrate you in June before Father’s Day.

For additional questions, diet or allergen concerns, or accessibility needs, please contact Chef Oliver at [email protected].