8:00 AMOne morning class
OpenFitness
Pop Up Pilates
with Brittany
- WhereGowanda High School
$10single class
Gowanda CSD · Adult Community Education
Learn something new this fall.
Hands-on classes, weekly fitness, and free GED prep for adults in our community, right here at Gowanda Central School.
Fall & winter registration is open
Fall & Winter 2026–27
Upcoming classes
Small classes taught by people from our community. Spots are limited, so register early.
6:00–7:00 PMMondays, starting Nov 2
OpenFitness
Pickleball 101
Come play for fun! Paddles available.
- WhereGowanda Elementary School Gym (please use the far end entrance)
- WhenMondays, starting Nov 2 · 6:00–7:00 PM
$5per person
4:30–5:30 PM2 sessions · Oct 20 & Nov 3
OpenCrafts
Crochet Series
with Tiffany
- WhereGowanda Middle School
- WhenTuesdays, Oct 20 & Nov 3 · 4:30–5:30 PM
- NoteAll supplies provided. Pick your colors and theme when you register.
$30for both sessions
6:30–7:30 PM4 Tuesday nights
OpenDance
Line Dancing Series
with Ciara
- WhereGowanda Elementary School Gym
- WhenTuesdays, Oct 20, Oct 27, Nov 10 & Nov 17 · 6:30–7:30 PM
$30for all 4 sessions
5:00–8:00 PM3 sessions · 9 hours of studio time
OpenArt
Pottery Series
with Heather & Lisa
- WhenTue Nov 3 & Thu Nov 5, plus Glaze Day Tue Dec 1 · 5:00–8:00 PM
- GiftGift certificates available ($150). Choose it on the registration form.
$150for the series · 9 hours of studio time
6:00–8:00 PMWeeknights, November through March
OpenFitness
Winter Walking
Walk indoors, out of the cold
- WhereGowanda Elementary School
- NoteRegistration required. The Adult Education Coordinator will contact you once it begins.
$10per month
6:00–7:00 PM2 sessions · Nov 16 & 23
OpenFood
Sourdough for Thanksgiving
with the baker from The Piggies: Grain, Boards n’ More
- WhereGowanda Middle School, Home Ec Room
- WhenMondays, Nov 16 & 23 · 6:00–7:00 PM
- You’ll makeA mini boule, then six rolls with infused butter
- NoteAttend both. Its own sign-up; closes when full.
$30for both sessions
6:00–7:30 PMOne evening
OpenFood
Holiday Cookie Decorating
with Lottie
- WhereGowanda Middle School
$30single class
6:00–7:30 PMOne evening · 2027
OpenFood
Sweetheart Cookie Decorating
with Lottie
- WhereGowanda Middle School
$30single class
Classes run once enough people have registered. The Adult Education Coordinator will contact you to confirm before your first class. You must register (or call Jennifer Gernatt at (716) 860-8782) to hold your spot.
Three easy steps
How to register
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Sign up online
Fill out the short registration form for your class. Jen will reach out before class to confirm the details. Paying alone does not reserve your spot.
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Pay ahead of time
Venmo @Grnot91 (put the class name in the memo), cash at the District Business Office, or a check payable to Gowanda Central School District, Attn: Community Adult Education, 10674 Prospect St., Gowanda, NY 14070.
Please don't pay instructors directly.
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Sign the waiver
Fitness and recreation classes need a signed liability waiver. Print it, sign it, and bring it to your first session.
Fall Fitness 2026
Weekly fitness programs
Ongoing programs you can join any time. A signed waiver is required.
Register before you come. Paying at the office does not sign you up. Please register with the Fall Fitness form below or contact Jennifer Gernatt at (716) 860-8782. Evening programs start once enough people have registered, and the Adult Education Coordinator will contact you when your program begins.
| Program | Days | Time | Where | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Risers Open Weight RoomAll school year | Monday to Friday | 6:00–7:00 AM | GCS Weight Room | $20/month |
| Circuit Training with Steve20-session package | Monday, Wednesday and Saturday | Mon & Wed 5:00–6:00 PM Sat 8:00–9:00 AM |
GCS Weight Room | $60 for 20 sessions |
| Evening Open Weight RoomStarts once 3 or more people register. The Adult Education Coordinator will contact you. | Tuesday and Thursday | 5:00–6:00 PM | GCS Weight Room | $15/month |
| Pickleball 101Starts Monday, Nov 2. Come play for fun. Paddles available. Use the far end entrance. View flyer for Pickleball 101 | Monday | 6:00–7:00 PM | Gowanda Elementary School Gym | $5/person |
| Winter WalkersNovember through March. The Adult Education Coordinator will contact you once it begins. View flyer for Winter Walkers | Monday to Friday | 6:00–8:00 PM | Gowanda Elementary School | $10/month |
FREE
With Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES
High School Equivalency (GED) prep
Earn your diploma with free prep classes for anyone 17 or older who is officially out of school.
Class schedule
- WhenMon & Wed · 5:30–8:30 PM
- WhereGowanda High School, 10674 Prospect St.
Also offered at Angola Public Library and Dunkirk CALC.
To enroll
Call 716-805-3123 or 716-805-3138.
Bring your assessment forms, Social Security card, and DSS card if applicable.
Questions? William Smock, BOCES Director · wsmock@e2ccb.org
Class calendar
Select any event for its time and location. Add this calendar to your Google Calendar
Questions
Who can sign up?
Adults 18 and older who are not currently enrolled in high school. GED prep is open to anyone 17 or older who is officially out of school.
What happens after I register?
Jen will contact you before class to confirm the details, including the room. For weekly fitness programs, you'll be contacted once your program starts.
How do I pay?
Payment is due before class. Use Venmo @Grnot91 with the class name in the memo, bring cash to the District Business Office, or mail a check payable to Gowanda Central School District, Attn: Community Adult Education, 10674 Prospect St., Gowanda, NY 14070. Please don't pay instructors directly.
Do I need to sign a waiver?
Yes, for all fitness and recreation classes. Download the fillable waiver (PDF), sign it, and bring it to your first session.
Can I give a class as a gift?
Yes. Pottery Series gift certificates are $150. Choose the gift certificate option on the registration form.
I need an accommodation to take part. Who do I ask?
Contact Jen when you register or any time before class at (716) 860-8782 or MsJGernatt@gcslearn.org, and we'll work with you.
Share what you love
Teach a class
Great at something? Crafts, cooking, fitness, music, money, gardening? You don't need to be a professional, just someone who enjoys sharing it with neighbors.
What should we offer next?
Suggest a class
Tell us what you'd sign up for. Community ideas shape what we offer next.
Questions or a class idea?
Jennifer M. Gernatt
Adult Community Education Coordinator
Stuck on a form or have an idea for a class? Jen is happy to help. Texting is the fastest way to reach her.