Personal Enrichment

New! Write Your Autobiography




Code: W12-815
Price: $79.00

Instructor: Margo L. Truscott, BA in English
Day/Time: W • 6:30-8:30pm
Start Date: Mar 7
Fees: $79
Number of Class Meetings: 6

Course Description:

Learn to write your autobiography. You will choose your audience, develop an outline, and organize your work to develop a comprehensive account of your life’s journey. The class will include weekly in-class free writing assignments to assist you with the writing process, and weekly "inkshedding" with the use of one-pagers written about articles given out in class.

Practical Feng Shui




Code: W12-829
Price: $34.00

Instructor: Rev. Kathleen Hoffman
Day/Time: T • 6:00-9:00pm
Start Date: Mar 13
Fees: $34
Number of Class Meetings: 1

Course Description:

Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art of designing and creating a harmonious environment. It is based on the belief that energy patterns are generated and affected by everything we do, build, or create. It teaches that our lives are interwoven with the workings between the universal energy field and our human energy field. In this fun and interactive class, you will learn how to keep Feng Shui simple.

Drawing & Watercolors




Code: W12-878
Price: $89.00

Instructor: Rosalie McCarthy, professional portrait artist, for-mer member of Copley Society of Boston, with over 20 years’ experience teaching children and adults.
Day/Time: TH • 6:00-8:15pm
Start Date: Feb 2
Fees: $89
Number of Class Meetings: 7

Course Description:

Discover you can truly draw and paint. Work with pencil, colored pencil and watercolor. Learn techniques of shading, color mixing, and portraits. Returning students will further develop skills with different subject matter. Bring soft kneaded gray eraser, #4B pencil, and 14 X 18 inch pad of white drawing paper. All other materials are supplied by the instructor and are included in the course fee. Returning students will be given new subjects and projects.

How to Get Debt Free Without Harming Your Credit Score




Code: W12-805
Price: $42.00

Instructor: Blanchard Warren, CF ISL, owner of Debts to Wealth.
Day/Time: W • 6:00-9:00pm
Start Date: Apr 4
Fees: $42
Number of Class Meetings: 1

Course Description:

If you have debt payments of any kind, you should attend. Eliminate credit cards in one to four years and your 30-year mortgage in another three to six years. Learn a simple system to eliminate all debt and operate on 100 percent cash. No additional income required. Students should bring a list of debts and a calculator to class. Fee includes a 16-page workbook ($8 value). There is an optional text for $44 available through the instructor.

Play the Guitar in 3 Lessons




Code: W12-876
Price: $59.00

Instructor: Jane Darcy, professional guitarist and teacher.
Day/Time: T • 6:00-8:00pm
Start Date: Feb 28
Fees: $59
Number of Class Meetings: 3

Course Description:

Have fun and learn the guitar in three easy lessons. Gain knowledge of music theory and how to apply it to the guitar. Learn to play one, four, five chords in one key which provides the basis of most rock, pop, country and folk songs.

Play the Guitar Intermediate




Code: W12-877
Price: $59.00

Instructor: Jane Darcy
Day/Time: T • 6:00-8:00pm
Start Date: Mar 27
Fees: $59
Number of Class Meetings: 3

Course Description:

More of... have fun and learn the guitar in three easy lessons. Gain knowledge of music theory and how to apply it to the guitar. Learn to play one, four, five chords in one key which provides the basis of most rock, pop, country and folk songs.

New! Overcome Procrastination




Code: W12-800
Price: $49.00

Instructor: Maryann Murphy, Professional Organizer.
Day/Time: TH • 6:00-8:00pm
Start Date: Jan 12
Fees: $49
Number of Class Meetings: 2

Course Description:

Do you have trouble getting started on or finishing all those projects you need to do? Procrastination can eat away at both your productivity and your self-esteem. Learn to understand the major causes of procrastination and the simple solutions for overcoming each type.

New! Getting Things Done




Code: W12-822
Price: $24.00

Instructor: Maryann Murphy
Day/Time: TH • 6:30-8:30pm
Start Date: Apr 12
Fees: $24
Number of Class Meetings: 1

Course Description:

If you are struggling with too much to do and not enough time to get it all done, this is the class for you. Learn the top productive secrets to help you be more effective at work and at home.

Introduction to Horses




Code: W12-810
Price: $58.00

Instructor: Chris Korben, LICSW, CEIP, Licensed Horseback Riding Instructor, Certified Advanced Therapeutic Horseback Riding Instructor with PATH International, Certified Equine Interaction Professional and author of “Speaking of Horses.”
Day/Time: TH • 7:00-9:00pm
Start Date: Jan 5
Fees: $58
Number of Class Meetings: 4

Course Description:

New! Workshops held at:
Korben School of Holistic Horsemanship
Heart’s Desire Stable
Wordell Street
Rochester, MA

If you have always wanted to spend time with horses, but have not, or if you spent time with horses in the past and are looking for a refresher, this class is for you. You will learn about horses’ nature, equipment used for grooming, grooming, equipment used for leading and leading. You will have an opportunity to get to know the horses of Heart’s Desire Stable and to spend time with them. The class is limited to 10 people to insure everyone has hands-on time with the horses.

Horse Wisdom




Code: W12-811
Price: $58.00

Instructor: Chris Korben
Day/Time: SA • 12:30-4:30pm
Start Date: Jan 28
Fees: $58
Number of Class Meetings: 1

Course Description:

New! Workshops held at:
Korben School of Holistic Horsemanship
Heart’s Desire Stable
Wordell Street
Rochester, MA

This class is about what we can learn from horses. Horses have much to teach us: about dealing with life, being in the moment, dealing with fear, and being a part of the herd. In this workshop, you will both observe and interact with the horses of Heart’s Desire Stable. You will guide the interactions which may include grooming, leading, join-up and play with the horses as well as group process and journaling.

The workshop is limited to 6 participants.

Spirit Horse




Code: W12-812
Price: $58.00

Instructor: Chris Korben
Day/Time: SA • 12:30-4:30pm
Start Date: Feb 11
Fees: $58
Number of Class Meetings: 1

Course Description:

New! Workshops held at:
Korben School of Holistic Horsemanship
Heart’s Desire Stable
Wordell Street
Rochester, MA

A mini vacation for your spirit. Relax and find your own inner sanctuary. Spend time in communication with the horses, make a prayer stick, and go on a quest. In this workshop, you will both ob-serve and interact with the horses of Heart’s Desire Stable. You will guide the interactions which may include grooming, leading, join-up and play with the horses as well as group process and journaling.

The workshop is limited to 6 participants.

Find Your Heart’s Desire




Code: W12-813
Price: $58.00

Instructor: Chris Korben
Day/Time: SA • 12:30-4:30pm
Start Date: Mar 3
Fees: $58
Number of Class Meetings: 1

Course Description:

New! Workshops held at:
Korben School of Holistic Horsemanship
Heart’s Desire Stable
Wordell Street
Rochester, MA

Do you know what you really want? Are you ready to make some changes? Are you questioning what does and does not work in your life? Come spend the afternoon to learn from horse experience while acquiring tools to help you with all aspects of your life. You will guide the interactions which may include grooming, leading, join-up and play with the horses as well as group process and journaling. This is a fun and transforming workshop. Workshop is limited to 6 participants.

Friendship: Who’s in Your Herd?




Code: W12-814
Price: $58.00

Instructor: Chris Korben
Day/Time: SA • 12:30-4:30pm
Start Date: Mar 24
Fees: $58
Number of Class Meetings: 1

Course Description:

New! Workshops held at:
Korben School of Holistic Horsemanship
Heart’s Desire Stable
Wordell Street
Rochester, MA

Wild horses spend their lives in herds. They create relationships and spend time together. As humans we long to express our individuality while longing for acceptance and to be a part of something larger than yourselves. Learn from the horses about how to create a healthy herd. You will guide the interactions which may include grooming, leading, join-up and play with the horses as well as group process and journaling. The workshop is limited to 6 participants.