Previously offered programs

FALL/HOLIDAY 2006 CLASSES

The Williams School
Lunchtime Leadership Training
Junior Ambassadors
Thursday, October 5, 2006
Private Event

FISHERS ISLAND SCHOOL
Eighth Grade
Teen Etiquette for Today
Friday, October 13, 2006
9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Private Event

 

YOUTH PROGRAMS
Ages 7 -12

Saturday, November 11, 2006 – Dining Skills For Children

DINING SKILLS FOR CHILDREN

A confidence building program promoting table manners with ease.   Help your child be confident in any dining situation.  This class provides hours of Professional, Fun and Interactive Etiquette and Dining Instruction.  Dining topics include Proper Place Setting, Dining Do’s and Don’ts, How to Eat Various Foods, Handling Silverware and Napkins, Proper Table Behavior, American and Continental Styles of Eating and much, much more.  Participants receive an age appropriate illustrated workbook and enjoy a beautifully prepared Four Course Dinner Tutorial at the Award Winning Octagon Restaurant, Marriott Mystic Hotel and Spa.  Proper Dress Required.

Location:  Octagon Restaurant, Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa Ages:  7 -12 Date:  Saturday, November 11, 2006 Time:  1:00 – 4:00 pm Investment:  $75.00 – includes four course meal and workbook Min 8/ Max. 12 Registration Deadline:  Monday, November 6, 2006

 

Friday, November, 24, 2006  
OR
Saturday, December 9, 2006

EVERYDAY ETIQUETTE FOR CHILDREN

Enjoy a captivating morning and afternoon in this fun-filled highly interactive program that will show each participant how to put his/her best foot forward in just about any kind of social situation you can imagine.  It’s a real confidence builder planned just in time to even impress the relatives at a holiday get together.  Participants will learn Introduction Basics, Courtesies that Count, Telephone Etiquette, The ABC’s of Table Manners, Understanding a Table Setting, Styles of Eating and much more.  The Class is followed by a four course luncheon Tutorial with Dining Instruction.  All Participants receive an Illustrated Workbook to keep as a lifetime reference guide.  The cost includes 5 h ours of Professional and Fun Etiquette and Dining Instruction to equip your child with skills to use for a lifetime, a Four Course Formal Lunch, workbook Materials and Completion Certificate.   Proper Dress Required.  No Jeans or Sneakers.

Location:  Octagon Restaurant,   Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa Ages:  7 -12 Time:  9:30 – 2:30  pm Investment:  $110.00 – includes four course meal Dates:  Friday, November 24, 2006 or Saturday, December 9th, 2006 Min. 6 / Max.12 Instructor:  Marissa Mills, Certified Etiquette Consultant Registration Deadline:  Monday, November 17th, 2006 or Monday, December 4th, 2006

 

CLASSES FOR TEENS

Ages 13 -18
Saturday, November, 18th, 2006

DINING SKILLS FOR TEENS

Because so few families have the time to sit down at meals together, teens do not have the chance to learn and practice important dining skills that they will need for their adult and professional careers.  This program will teach the teenager how to conduct themselves whether at an informal meal or a formal event.  Topics include Host/Hostess Duties, Dining Savoir-Faire, Silverware Savvy, Navigating a Place Setting, Dining Do’s and Don’ts, Posture at the Table, Tipping and much, much more.  Participants will enjoy class time and a four course luncheon tutorial.  All Participants receive an Illustrated Workbook.  Proper Dress Required.  No Jeans and No sneakers.

Ages:  13 + Location:  Octagon Restaurant, Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa Date:  Saturday, November 18, 2006 Time:  1:00 -4:00 pm Investment:  $80.00 includes Workbook and Four Course Meal Min. 6 / Max. 12 Instructor:  Marissa Mills, Certified Etiquette Consultant Registration Deadline:   Monday, November13, 2006

 

INTRODUCTION TO TEEN ETIQUETTE
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Boy Scout Troop #71
North Stonington, CT
Private event
7:00 p.m.

MANNERS CAN BE FUN

This program uses a hands-on-approach designed to build self-esteem and increase confidence in social situations.  Children will learn about proper greetings and goodbyes, handshaking, including others, helping others, plus other kind things we say and do.  This course is designed to help develop important social and communication skills while have a great time!

Class Age:  Ages 4 -6 Location:  William Seely School, Groton, CT – Room 3 Mondays:  9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/16 Time:  10:00 am – 11:00  am Investment $50.00 Min. 5 / Max. 12 Instructor:  Marissa Mills, Certified Etiquette Consultant

MEALTIME MANNERS; 1, 2, 3, LET’S EAT!

Help make mealtime more enjoyable for everyone!  This program uses activities and take home handouts to teach appropriate behavior at the table, how to set the table and correct handling of utensils before, during and at the end of the meal.  Children receive worksheets to allow for additional practice at home.

Class Age:  4 -6 Location:  William Seely School, Groton, CT – Room 3 Mondays:  10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 Time:  10:00 am -  11:00 am Investment:  $50.00 Min  5 / Max. 12 Instructor:  Marissa Mills, Certified Etiquette Consultant

 

 MANNERS MATTER
Sponsored by Groton City Parks and Recreation

The City of Groton Parks and Recreation Department is offering MANNERS MATTER, an etiquette program geared especially for children ages 8 -11 years old.  This program is designed to help kids boost their self-confidence and improve their relationships at home and school.  Topics covered are Meetings and Greetings, Thank you Notes, Telephone Etiquette, the Etiquette of Public Places and much, much more.

Class Ages:  Ages 8 -11
Class Size:  5 Minimum, 20 Maximum
Class Dates: 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 9/18, 9/23, 10/2,
Session I:  Mondays:  10/16 
Session II:  Tuesdays, 10/23. 10/30, 11/6, 11/13
Class Time:  4:30 – 6:00 pm
Location:  Zbierski House at Eastern Point Beach, Groton, CT
Investment:  $75.00 for City Residents.  $90.00 for non-residents.  $5.00 Sibling Discount for each family member.  Fee includes Workbook and Completion Certificate.
                       
To enroll phone:  City of Groton Parks and Recreation Office at (860) 446-4128
Download Enrollment Form

TEEN ETIQUETTE 411
Preparing For the Future and Dining Savvy

This course is the perfect preparation for that College Interview, Scholarship or First Job.  Opportunities abound for individuals who demonstrate highly effective communication and social skills, it is important for people to distinguish themselves from the rest of the pack.

Geared toward creating poise and building self-esteem in young men and women, this hands on interactive, fun-filled program focuses upon the importance of social and communication skills in the development of leadership.  The first part of this class covers the social skills of proper greetings and introductions, presenting oneself with confidence, interviewing techniques, follow-up and the promptness of a thank you note. Class participants will also learn to dine with confidence.  An informative dining tutorial will help young people learn everything they need to know about dining but didn’t know how to ask.  Topics include understanding Table Settings, How to Handle Silverware, Styles of Eating, Dining Skills and much, much more.   Learn the etiquette of dining out over a delicious four course meal at the award winning Octagon Restaurant.  Students receive a custom illustrated workbook covering the day’s lessons to consult whenever needed.

Date: Saturday:  May 20th, 2006
Class Age:  Ages 12 -18
Class Size:  12 maximum
Class Time: 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Location:  Octagon Restaurant, Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa
Investment: $125.00 includes Workbook, Certificate and Four Course Meal.

 

FISHERS ISLAND SCHOOL, Fishers Island, NY
Grades 5 and 6
Sponsored by Fishers Island P.T.O.
June 1st, June 5th, June 9th and June 12th, 2006
Luncheon Tutorial / Graduation at Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa.    

Fairfield County Unschoolers Group
Class Ages:  8+ Class Size:  Minimum 8
Class Date:  Monday, June 26th, 2006
Class Time:  1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location:  Mark Twain Library, Redding, CT
Investment:  $50.00, includes Workbook.  Sibling Discount Available.
Download Enrollment Form 

Help make the transition of the teenage years into the adult world easier.  In this ultimate prep class, teens learn to crate a winning image, sharpen their social skills and prepare for expanding interaction with adults that may make life changing decisions about them.  The class is fun, informative and interactive.  Topics include Meeting and Greeting Others with Style, Creating a Great First Impression, Handshaking 101, Telephone Manners and Courtesies, Social Courtesies and Public Speaking and more.  All Participants receive an Illustrated Workbook to use in class and keep as a lifetime reference book.

People to People Leadership Program
OPEN ENROLLMENT
Class Ages:  12 +
Class Size:  Minimum 5
Class Date:  Saturday, June 17, 2006
Location:  Octagon Restaurant, Mystic Marrriott Hotel and Spa
To request an enrollment form,
please contact Ms. Mills  at 860-857-9437 or millsetiquette@yahoo.com.