Over the course of six weeks this spring, a group of budding chefs visited the West Caldwell Hub on Wednesday nights to take part in The Arc of Essex County’s “Tasty Treats” cooking classes.

The classes included lessons in menu planning and table etiquette as well as the preparation of dishes such as salads, pizza, parfait, pigs in a blanket, tacos, and hoagies.

At the conclusion of the six-week session, participants received graduation certificates while wearing their chef hats before sitting down at a decorated table for the final prepared meal. Each graduate also received his or her own cookbook.

The Adult Recreation program is always looking for new ways to enrich the lives of its participants and provide them with enjoyable and meaningful experiences. If your loved one with intellectual or developmental disabilities is interested in educational programming, community experiences, seasonally themed events, or weekend group respite programs, you can learn more about all of these activities at The Arc’s Recreation Services page, and view the Spring-Summer Recreation Catalog. Activities include crafting at Studio Arc, trips to Point Pleasant Boardwalk and to Lake Hopatcong, seasonal parties, and more. Contact Assistant Director of Adult Services Dacia King-Sarkodie at (973) 535-1181 ext. 1272 or dking@arcessex.org for more information.