Parks and Recreation
News Release
For Immediate Release: Feb. 9, 2010
Contact: Kim Becker
City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department
Demonstration Cooking Classes Focus on Flavor
HENDERSON, Nev.— The City of Henderson’s Heritage Park Senior Facility, 300 S. Racetrack Rd., a recreation center for ages 50 plus, is hosting a variety of demonstration workshops in February and March that offer step-by-step instruction in preparing meals that are flavorful and healthy. Participation is open anyone age 50 or more. Register at any City of Henderson recreation center, Heritage Park or online at cityofhenderson.com.
Make-Ahead Dinner for Unexpected Company (activity 171056-78) is a four-part workshop that will be offered from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Fridays, Feb. 19-March 12. Learn how to make four courses that go from the freezer to the oven in no time, including an appetizer, entrée, vegetable and dessert. Registration is $20. Participants may also opt to drop in to any of the four workshops for $6 each.
Thai Cooking Basics (activity 171019-78) takes place from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 5. It focuses on elements of Thai cooking and recipes that can easily be made at home. Dishes will include Thai shrimp fried dumplings, chicken coconut soup, pad Thai, and chicken in green curry sauce. Registration is $33. An additional $10 supply fee is due to the instructor at class.
Spring Cuisine (activity 171046-78) will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 22. Participants will learn how to prepare healthy, yet flavorful spring meals. Registration is $35. An additional $10 supply fee is due to the instructor at class.
Heritage Park Senior Facility hosts a variety of cooking classes and workshops throughout the year in a specially-designed demonstration kitchen. For additional information, call 267-2950 or visit cityofhenderson.com.
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