Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown, is offering the following dances from 7-10 p.m. Saturdays in September.

The small cover charge includes light refreshments.

·Sept. 3: “Country Dance” with Peggy Sue;

·Sept. 10: “KATO”;

·Sept. 17: “Johnny K”;

·Sept. 21: “Jim and Robin”; and

·Sept. 24: “Glenn Kakowski.”

The senior center will also be offering the following programs.

·Sept. 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, and 28: Instructor Trisha Baker will host an “Arts and Crafts” class, 9-11 a.m.

·Sept. 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, and 30: “Art For Everyone” with instructor Sue Bauder, noon to 3 p.m.

Whatever medium you choose for both of these classes, help is available. Both new and advanced students are welcome to attend these classes.

·Sept. 14: Paint N Sip “Evening on the Lake” with instructor Angela Faidley, 6-8 p.m.

·Sept. 6, 13, 20, and 27: Instructor Bonny Batman will be offering a drop-in ceramics class from 9-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-3:30 p.m.

·Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30: Cardmaking with instructor Sue Steltz at 9 a.m.

Learn a multitude of techniques to make beautiful, handmade cards for any occasion.

·Sept. 12, 19, and 26: Instructor Judy Peters will host a drawing class, 9:30 a.m.

Learn how to draw with pencils and paper.

This course is an introduction to composition, outline and shading techniques.

·Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30: Instructor Judy Peters will offer an acrylic class, 9:30 a.m.

Learn how to paint beautiful acrylic landscape scenery and subjects with brush techniques on canvas.

Bring a favorite photo for inspiration, palette and an acrylic set with basic brushes.

·Sept. 7, 14, 21, and 28: “Acrylic Pour” with instructor Terri Cole, 2 p.m.

Using acrylic paint and resin participants will create landscapes, seascapes or abstract paintings.

·Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29: Bring your project - knitting, crocheting or other needlework to the “Knit and Chat Group,” 9-11:30 a.m.

Knit a little, chat a little, exchange views on everything and learn something about each other. All levels welcome. Free to members.

·Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29: “Photography Composition Basics” with instructor Ray Royer, 12:30 p.m.

This is an informal way to learn more about photography as well as improve photography using a cellphone or any camera. This class is free to members.

·Sept. 9: “WWII – Invasion of Sicily” with Dr Charles Bonos, 2 p.m.

For information about these dances and classes, call 610-437-3700.