Welcome to Little Kitchen Academy for Seniors 65+!
Discover the chef within you and enjoy the timeless pleasure of cooking.
We believe that the joy of cooking is timeless. Our classes our designed to help you rediscover the pleasures of creating delicious meals, all while fostering a sense of community and well-being.
Why Should You Care?
- Rediscover the Joy of Cooking: There’s something truly special about preparing a meal from scratch. Our classes will help you rekindle that joy, with recipes that are both delightful and easy to make.
- Stay Active and Engaged: Cooking is a wonderful way to keep your mind sharp and your body active. Enjoy the benefits of staying engaged and productive.
- Socialize and Connect: Join a welcoming community of fellow seniors who share your love for food. Make new friends, share experiences, and enjoy the camaraderie that comes from cooking together.
- Boost Your Confidence: Mastering a new skill is incredibly rewarding. Our caring instructors will guide you through each step, ensuring you leave each class with a sense of accomplishment and pride.
- Healthy and Delicious: Learn to create meals that are not only delicious but also nutritious. Our recipes emphasize local, fresh, wholesome ingredients that are good for your health and well-being.
New classes are being added at participating LKA schools. Sign up for email updates to find out when new classes are available in your area.
The curriculum Enjoy creating delicious recipes and sharing joy and laughter around our community table.
Learning is a lifelong adventure and LKA’s cooking classes welcome you to gain new experiences, new friends, and take home new or refreshed skills as well as a delicious dish.
Our 2.5 hour classes are designed to be an empowering experience. Class participants will enjoy creating simple and delicious recipes with seasonal ingredients – often including fresh herbs, vegetables and fruits hand-picked from our living food wall.
Recipes include nostalgic and modern delights:
- Fresh Herb Shortbread
- Herbed Potato Salad
- Apple Cheese Scones
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup
- Wild Rice Casserole
- Big Mac-inspired Tacos
- And more…
Whether you are a senior yourself or considering a class for a loved one, it’s easy to enroll in LKA Senior Classes. Just choose a location, visit the enrollment page and choose LKA Senior Classes to see upcoming dates and times.
- Hands-On Experience
Dive right into the cooking process with hands-on activities that are fun and engaging. - Expert Guidance
Benefit from the knowledge and expertise of our caring instructors, who are dedicated to helping you enjoy. - Fun and Interactive
Our classes are designed to be enjoyable and interactive, with plenty of opportunities for laughter and learning. - Enjoy Nostalgia plus Modern Delights
Revisit cherished memories through familiar recipes – or surprise kids and grandkids with TikTok-inspired creations!
My mother absolutely LOVED taking the LKA Senior Class! She used to love to cook and doesn’t have the opportunity to do that as much anymore. She was so excited to tell me about the class. It reminded her of great memories in her own kitchen!
Jennifer G., daughter
contact usSenior Group Programs For All Senior Communities Including Independent, Retirement, Assisted, And Memory Care.
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For group enrollments, contact your nearest location using the email address at the bottom.
