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tef meaningful engagement community classes

  Our Meaningful Engagement classes open the possibilities for all adults to learn to create new products for our neighbors in need. No experience is necessary, work at your own pace in a stress-free, social and fun environment. Participants learn a variety of skills, including how to be a valuable contributing member of your local community. Classes are ongoing, join any time.


See Class Descriptions Below

Robert's first stencil says it all! CJ couldn't agree more.

Brett & Max collaborate to fill spice packets for meals-in-a-bag along with the rest of the gang.

Zoom participants receive art project materials so they can work from home while socializing with others on zoom and with those on-site.

community Class descriptions

Meal Preparation

COMMUNITY GIVING CUPBOARD (CGC): Meals For Families Class

Food insecurity is growing at an alarming rate and too many of our neighbors are unable to put food on the table. Be part of the solution! Learn how to create nonperishable meals that serve 4-6 yet require no additional ingredients. You will be taught how to prepare and pack a wide variety of non-perishable meals, as well as learn how to develop new recipes with our Chef!

SERVE OUR STUDENTS (SOS): Meals For Students Class

Did you know that sadly there are too many students who are not getting nutritious meals on the weekends and during school vacations? There are 177 days when students are out of school, placing a burden on families who are struggling to put adequate food on the table. Learn how to make a variety of simple, kid friendly nutritious meals for the microwave.

COMMUNITY INTEGRATION: Meal DeliverIES

Learn how to coordinate delivery schedule with local Food Pantries and determine quantity for each delivery. Experience on site deliveries to gain awareness and knowledge of how best to interact with Food Pantry Staff and Guests.


ART WITH A PURPOSE

Decorate Packaging for Food Pantry DONATIONS Class

Learn to make beautifully decorated meal packaging for Food Pantry guests by utilizing a variety of art materials resulting in reusable unique shopping bags which contain meals.

ACTS OF KINDESS (AOK): Feel Good gifts for Families Class

Learn to make creative art expressions for families who are struggling to let them know they are not alone, utilizing a variety of art materials and mediums to decorate Hygiene Kits for Men, Women & Children. Pack up hygiene kit supplies.

community class rates

In-Person Classes

See class descriptions. All classes ongoing. Join at any time. Charges accrue in 15 min increments. 3 Westchester locations / 2 Capital Region locations.

One-Hour Class

60

Single Project 

Two-Hour Class

120

Two Projects or More

Plus Option

30

This option will add one half-hour to the class structure to allow for increased time to complete project(s). ADD $30 to base structure fee.

Three-Hour Class

180

Multiple Projects

Four-Hour Class

240

Multiple Projects


Interactive Live Zoom Classes

Virtual Classes. Art Projects Only. All materials provided.

One-Hour

60

Work with TEF Dreamers on Zoom, Socialize, & Have Fun!

See Locations Below or on our Locations Page

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TEF Meaningful engagement community classes in westchester

The Extended Family offers our innovative classes at the following locations.

Please call us to coordinate schedule & location.


The Extended Family

352 Route 202 Somers NY

Monday through Saturday - contact us for schedule.


Shames JCC

371 S Broadway Tarrytown NY

Tuesdays & Fridays - contact us for schedule


The Nicholas Center

175 Tompkins Avenue Pleasantville NY

Begins March 19, 2025 - contact us to register


COMING SOON: Cortlandt Manor Region

Contact us for more information.


To learn more or to register: welcome@theextendedfamily.solutions or 914.617.8161


NEw! TEF Meaningful engagement classes in the capital region

The Extended Family offers our innovative Community Classes in the Capital Region:


Center for Independence, Colonie

Mosaic Village, Cohoes

Oakwood Community Center, Troy

Contact us for schedule: 518.986.3074


To learn more or to register: welcome@theextendedfamily.solutions

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352 Route 202, Somers, NY 10589

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