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Preview of 2010 Summer Courses:
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CULINARY
PERSONAL ENRICHMENT
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COMPUTERS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
TECHNICAL
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| HEALTH
CAREERS |
Basic
Life Support for Healthcare Providers CPR/AED
All employees in healthcare settings need this course. This course covers infant, child and adult techniques for choking
and CPR training.Also included is information on heart attacks,
stroke, AED (defibrillator) training and use of barrier devices.
Training concludes with a written exam. If passed, students will
receive an American Heart Association certificate BLS for Healthcare
Providers.
| Instructor: Karen Lafreniere, RN, UCT Health Careers Instructor |
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| S11-305 |
Thurs, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. |
June 14 |
1 session |
| Fee: $49, textbook extra. |
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Medical Terminology
If you
are interested in a career in health care, then this course is
a MUST! This course serves as a prerequisite for many allied health
careers. Build your medical vocabulary, understand terms associated
with the function of the human body, and learn spelling of medical
terms. Learn word elements of anatomy, physiology, pathology and
other related areas in the field of medicine. Abbreviations, prefixes
and word building exercises will be included. This course
fills quickly, so register early.
| Instructor: Terri Lareau, LPN |
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| S11-303 |
Tues/Thurs - 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Starts July 6 |
8 sessions |
| Fee: $295, textbook extra approx. |
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Medical Assistant Essentials (Clinical)
Prepare yourself to work as a medical assistant for physicians,
medical groups and/or other health care facilities. The primary
focus in this course is performing clinical tasks. Other topics
include: infection control, communications, patient care and comfort
measures, examination procedures, specimen collecting, taking and
recording vital signs, response to basic medical emergencies, confidentiality
and medical-legal issues such as HIPAA and more. Complement your
training with EKG technician and/or Phlebotomy technician to make
yourself more marketable. Payment plans are available: Call 508-759-7711
x4 for details.
Prequisite: Medical Terminology
| Instructor: Donna Gibbs, RN, 26 years experience
in the field. |
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| S11-315 |
Mon - 5:30 .- 9:30 p.m. |
Starts 6/28 (no class 7/5) |
6 sessions |
| Fee: $465, textbook extra |
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EKG Technician
The EKG Tech course offers the skills
necessary to perform EKG tracings of the heart. This 30-hour program
is designed to be an introduction to the cardiovascular system
and related terminology with an emphasis on performing 12-lead
EKG tracings and basic rhythm identification. Students will be
instructed in patient preparation, medical ethics, and legal aspects
of patient contact. If you are training for a career in the health
care industry, this skill will enhance your career opportunities
in a physician's office, clinic, skilled nursing or hospital setting.
Prerequisite: Medical Terminology
| Instructor: Nancy DeSouza, RN |
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| S11-313 |
Wed/Thurs - 9:00 a.m. - Noon |
Starts 7/7 |
10 sessions |
| Fee: $395, material fee and textbook extra |
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Nurses' Aide Training
This course will prepare you to take the State Certification Exam. Many area hospitals and nursing homes are looking for CNAs. This is a great and rewarding way to begin your health career. The Nurse’s Aide course covers basic nursing skills, personal care skills, and recognition for mental health and social service needs, basic restorative services and resident rights. Assist in taking vital signs of patients and meet their hygiene, safety, nutrition, exercise, elimination, comfort and oxygen needs. Employment opportunities exist at: hospitals, nursing homes, home health care agencies, domiciliary care and residential care facilities. Uniforms and certification fees are not included in tuition. A Mantoux test is required prior to clinical rotation. An entrance exam is given during orientation. Must be able to lift, push, move, and turn at least 50 lbs. Final acceptance depends upon an acceptable CORI. No refunds are given due to an unacceptable CORI.
| Instructor: Elizabeth Shea, RN |
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| S11-310 |
Tues/Wed/Thurs - 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Starts June 29 |
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| Fee: $885, textbook extra, approx. $85 |
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Home Health Aide
This course is designed as a 15–hour
crossover for Certified Nurse’s Aides. Earn a certificate
as a Home Health Aide and expand your employment opportunities.
Prerequisite: Must be a Certified Nurse’s Aide. Attendance
in all classes is mandatory.
| Instructor: Janice Tomachick, RN |
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| S11-311 |
Mon. 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. |
Starts 6/28 (no class 4/5) |
5 sessions |
| Fee: $159, textbook extra |
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Basic Anatomy and Physiology
This course is recommended for those entering the health field especially Medical Coding. It is designed to explore and understand the body’s structure and investigate the functions for living things. Topics include terminology of location position, the body as a whole, skeletal and articular systems, muscular system, nervous system, lymphatic system, immune system, respiratory system, digestive system, endocrine system and integumentary system. Students will be reintroduced to or learn for the fist time the basics of three introductory levels of anatomy: developmental anatomy, gross anatomy, and systemic anatomy. They will also learn the basics of four levels of physiology: cell physiology, systemic physiology, neurophysiology,
and cardiovascular physiology. Hands-on lab investigations, multi-media learning tools, and “take-with-you” materials and resources are included in every class.
| Instructor: Diane Viokos, RN, BSN, LMT, taught Anatomy for 10 years and has over 25 years in the medical field. |
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| S11-307 |
Wed. - 9:00 a.m. - noon |
Starts 6/30 |
8 sessions |
| Fee: $325, textbook extra |
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TECHNICAL
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Introduction to Welding
This course covers the basics of welding including safety on the
job. It is a classroom and hands-on course. Work the bench under the guidance
of the instructors.
| Instructor: Kristoffer Garcia, Metal Fabrication Instructor, Pipefitter/Welder |
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| S11-405 |
Mon., 6:00-8:30 p.m. |
Starts 6/28 |
6 sessions |
Fee: $349
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Nail Technicial Licensing Course
Upon completion, students will be eligible to take the exam for a Massachusetts Manicure License. The
course will cover both theory and hand-on practice and includes such topics as safety/sanitation; first aid;
hygiene and anatomy; basic manicuring with hand and arm massage; artificial nail techniques; gel and wrap
techniques; professional ethics; and salon management.
| Instructor: TBA |
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| S11-432 |
Mon/Tues/Wed 8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. |
Starts June 28 (no class 7/5) |
100 hours |
Fee: $799 plus material fee, textbook
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CULINARY
All culinary arts
courses are hands-on. Enjoy the dishes you create. Recipes included.
Please register at least 48 hours in advance. |
| Seasonal Fruit Pies
Are you afraid of making a piecrust? Learn to make a easy flaky crust and create seasonal pies and crostada's withour fear.
| Instructor: Tina Harkin |
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| S11-220 |
Mon, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. |
June 28 |
1 session |
Fee: $39 and $15 material fee payable to the
instructor.
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Homemade Breads
From ciabatta to flaky buttermilk biscuits - BREAD is easier than you think.
| Instructor: Tina Harkin |
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| S11-220b |
5:30-8:30 p.m. |
July 12 |
1 session |
Fee: $39 and $15 material fee payable to the
instructor.
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Cooking Fish
The basics of cooking fish: steam, grill, bake or fry!
| Instructor: Tina Harkin |
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| S11-220c |
Mon, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
July 19 |
1 session |
Fee: $39 and $15 material fee payable to the
instructor the first night of class.
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Complete Italian Meal
From Antipasti (Appetizer) to Dolci (Dessert). Make a complete Italian Meal, all five courses and enjoy eating it, too!
| Instructor: Tina Harkin |
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| S11-220d |
Mon, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
July 26 |
1 session |
| Fee: $39 plus $15 to cover food costs payable
to the instructor the first night of class. |
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Enjoy Cooking - Easy Grilling
Outdoor grill or inside grill pan, don't give up on great flavor year round! Grilled zucchini rolls, grilled sweet and sour shrimp, grilled pineapple and onion salad, and more.
| Instructor: Nancy Turgeon |
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| S11-221 |
Mon, 9:00 a.m. - Noon |
July 12 |
1 session |
| Fee: $24 plus $10 to cover food costs payable
to the instructor. |
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Enjoy Cooking - Summer Salads
Not your average lettuce and tomato salad. Explore butternut squash coleslaw, bacon potato salad, corn and black bean salad, and steat tip and blue cheese salad. Your taste buds are going to be very happy!
| Instructor: Nancy Turgeon |
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| S11-222 |
Mon, 9:00 a.m. - Noon |
July 19 |
1 session |
| Fee: $24 plus $10 to cover food costs payable
to the instructor. |
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Cooking Basics
This class will demonstrate cooking techniques (sauteing, grilling, boiling, simmering, baking and roasting). Prepare appetizers throgh desserts. Learn how to use herbs and spices. Knife skills will be practiced. Enjoy what you prepare. Recipes are included.
| Instructor: Chef Colby Rottler |
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| S11-236 |
Tue, 9:00 a.m. - Noon |
July 13 |
1 session |
| Fee: $35 plus $10 to cover food costs payable
to the instructor. |
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Comfort Food
Through participation and demonstration, students will learn to cook several different comfort foods, including meatloaf, stuffed peppers, chicken nuggets, baked macaroni, chocolate truffles, soups and appetizers, grilled vegetables and more. Enjoy what you prepare. Recipes are included
| Instructor: Chef Colby Rottler |
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| S11-237 |
Tue, 9:00 a.m. - Noon |
July 20 |
1 session |
| Fee: $35 plus $10 to cover food costs payable
to the instructor. |
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Appetizers
Prepare delicious stuffed mushrooms, herb chicken, panko coated chicken, mussels in a cheese sauce, honey glazed salmon, grilled vegetables and other appetizers to kick up a party. Enjoy what you prepare.
| Instructor: Chef Colby Rottler |
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| S11-238 |
Tue, 9:00 a.m. - Noon |
July 27 |
1 session |
| Fee: $35 plus $10 to cover food costs payable
to the instructor. |
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COMPUTERS
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Computer Basics with File Management/Windows
Designed for the new computer user and those who want to learn more about their computer and how it can be used. Become proficient with basic computer terminology, the Windows desktop, the care and maintenance of a computer, as well as basic mouse and keyboard skills including dragging, clicking, resizing and moving. Students will discover how to manage and organize files and folders, create, save and edit documents.
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| S11-121 |
Mon/Wed. - 10:00 a.m.- noon |
Starts 6/28 |
2 sessions |
| Fee: $49 |
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Microsoft Word
This course is designed to highlight the most useful features of Microsoft Word.
Learn how to create, edit and professional documents, along with tables, set and use tabs, and learn how to auto correct. Also work with headers and footers and multiple page documents.
| Instructor: Tina
Harkin |
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| S11-122 |
Mon.. - 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. |
Starts 7/12 |
2 sessions |
| Fee: $49 |
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Microsoft Excel
Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel to create a spreadsheet, add formulas, charts, diagrams, and more.
| Instructor: Tina Harkin |
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| S11-124 |
Mon - 9:00 a.m.- noon |
July 26 |
1 session |
| Fee: $39 |
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Microsoft PowerPoint
Learn to create and present professional presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint.
| Instructor: Tina Harkin |
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| S11-125 |
Mon - 9:00 a.m.- noon. |
August 2 |
1 session |
| Fee: $39 |
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Website Designing with Adobe Dreamweaver
This beginner’s course will prepare you to create a well formatted standard html template using Dreamweaver. Understand the basic fundamentals of the code within a web page and know how to
create your own website with an html template that you created. Learn how to use tables, insert images and text, and create internal and external links and much more. Prerequisite: Basic computer and internet knowledge.
| Instructor: Eric Mandell is the owner of a e-commerce web hosting company and has over10 years teaching experience. |
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| S11-142 |
Mon - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
Starts June 28 |
4 sessions |
| Fee: $109 |
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MIVA Merchant Software: Creating an ECommerce Online Store
This course teaches you how to create and maintain an online store using one of the most popular Ecommerce software available today. Learn to build an online store from the ground up, even with
little to no web development experience. Miva Merchant is perfect for small to medium size businesses with one product up to tens of thousands. Students will receive an exclusive training version of this software for the duration of the course. If you have been considering selling products online but have been hesitant because you don’t know how then take this class. If you already have a Miva Merchant store and you want
to learn more about it then this course will benefit you as well. This is a great training course or refresher for you or your employees.
| Instructor: Eric Mandell, see bio |
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| S11-146 |
Mon. - 7:15 - 9:15 p.m. |
Starts 6/28 |
4 sessions |
| Fee: $109 |
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Successfully Seeking Grants
Are you convinced that there are grant funds out there that could help your organization but you don’t know where to begin looking? Does your nonprofit have a program that is really needed by the community but you need more funds to support it? Have you started writing a proposal but been deterred by creating a complex budget or trying to understand what the funder really wants in the narrative? Are you a volunteer who has time to give but wouldn’t know where to begin seeking grants? This class will answer all these questions and many more that you haven’t even thought of yet. In this hands-on, highly participatory class you will learn the basic principles of grant seeking and then immediately implement what you have learned.
Instructor: Jane B. Ford,
| Instructor: Jane B. Ford |
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| S11-550 |
Tues., 9:00 a.m.- noon |
Starts 6/29 |
4 sessions |
| Fee: $99 Note: There will be a charge of $12 for the book, Successfully Seeking Grants, written by the instructor. |
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Fundraising
Raising money to support nonprofts is a critical activity and yet many people find funraising intimidating. Put
your fears aside and come to the class which presents the basic principles of fundraising through “The Giving Game”. Whether you are a board member of a community-based non-profit, a volunteer for a faithbased organization or staff of an arts organization, this class will help you raise money to support the mission of your organization.
| Instructor: Jane B. Ford |
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| S11-552 |
Mon., 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. |
July 12 |
1 session |
| Fee: $29 |
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Legal Issues in Hiring
From the job posting to the application, from the interview to the employment offer, legal issues abound. In this session we will create an ad, review your organization’s application form (bring a copy with you if it is available), role play an interview, and make an employment offer. Note that this session does not in any way construe legal advice but rather, it is designed to provide insight based on general HR management fundamentals.
| Instructor: Nadine Pfautz, Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources and owner of C.H.A.R.T. consulting |
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| S11-560 |
Mon,3:00 - 6:00 p.m. |
July 12 |
1 session |
| Fee: $39 |
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Effective Performance Appraisals
How effective are your performance appraisals? Do you provide regular feedback that will encourage the employee to correct his or her deficiencies, capitalize on his or her strengths, and set future goals? In fact, do you even evaluate the performance of your staff? In this session we will discuss the appraisal process, evaluate a number of performance appraisal tools (feel free to bring one of your own), present solutions to some common appraisal pitfalls, and role play an appraisal interview.
| Instructor: Nadine Pfautz |
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| S11-561 |
Mon., 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. |
July 19 |
1 session |
| Fee: $39 |
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Documentation, Discipline, and Discharge
Come prepared to briefly present a real-life behavioral problem you have had to deal with in the workplace so that we can develop corrective action recommendations, define disciplinary actions that may be necessary, and determine the legal landmines that await should termination be imminent.
| Instructor: Nadine Pfautz, see bio |
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| S11-561 |
Mon,. 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. |
July 26 |
1 session |
| Fee: $39 |
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Be More Productive At Work
Can’t find your desk? Wasting time looking for things? Get out from under all those piles of paper! Learn
specifiic strategies for how to organize your office so you can be more productive and find what you need when you need it.
| Instructor: Maryann Murphy, see bio |
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| S11-526 |
Tues, 10:00 a.m.- noon |
July 20 |
1 session |
| Fee: $29, or only $24 if you also take Clutter Control at Home |
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| PERSONAL ENRICHMENT |
Find Out What You Can Learn from a Signature
This course we will identify from each signature sample what the writer wishes others to see. By analyzing components within the signature you will begin to learn about the variations that can occur in person’s signature and it’s meaning. Please colllect and bring signature samples to class.
| Instructor: Sheryl Alexander, a Certified Graphologist and member of AHAF, MAIGAS and RMGA. |
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| S11-273 |
Thu, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
July 22 |
1 session |
| Fee: $29, plus $5 materials fee payable to instructor |
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Join us in a creative and accepting atmosphere and discover you can truly draw and paint. Work with
pencil, colored pencil and watercolor, and 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 included in course fee.
| Instructor: Rosalie McCarthy, over 20 years experience teaching children and adults. Former member of Copley Society of Boston, professional portrait artist. |
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| S11-278 |
Wed, 9:00 a.m. - Noon |
June 30 |
5 sessions |
| Fee: $89 |
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Tai-Chi for Beginners
“Meditation in motion” because Tai Chi promotes serenity through gentle movements, connecting the mind and body. Learn basic breathing and exercises to improve balance and muscle strength, increase
flexibility and stamina along with stress reducing techniques. Come to class in comfortable clothing and shoes. No experience necessary!
| Instructor: Sheryl Alexander has over 25years’ experience |
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| S11-284 |
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. |
Starts July 1 |
4 sessions |
| Fee: $39 |
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Chi-Robics
A cardiovascular energy workout using basic tai chi and aerobic movements to music for all ages. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water. No experience necessary!
| Instructor: Sheryl Anderson |
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| S11-285 |
Tue, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. |
Starts 7/1 |
4 sessions |
| Fee: $39 |
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Play the Guitar in 3 Lessons
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 cords in one key which provides the basis of most rock, pop, country and folk songs.
| Instructor: Jane Darcy, professional guitarist and teacher |
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| S11-277 |
Tue, 9:00 a.m. - Noon |
Starts July 13 |
3 sessions |
| Fee: $79 |
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Zumba
Have fun and get fit doing Zumba. Zumba is great for all fitness levels and all ages. Zumba uses Latin music and easy dance routines featuring aerobic and fitness interval training done to a combination of fast and slow rhythms that sculpt the body. It was developed by Colombian fitness trainer Beto Perez who forgot his music for a class and improvised by using the tape he had in his car. He called it “Rumbacize.” Perez brought the style to the United States in 1999 and, with two partners, created Zumba and launched the
program worldwide.
| Instructor: Kelly Johnson, Certified Zumba and Zumba Gold Instructor |
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| S11-289 |
Tue, 11:00 a.m.- noon. |
Starts 7/6 |
6 sessions |
| Fee: $49 |
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Zumba Gold
Zumba Gold is a series of fitness programs specifically designed to take the exciting Latin and International dance rhythms created in the original Zumba and bring them to the active older adult, the beginner
participant, and other special populations that may need modifications for success. Created to emphasize the basics, this explosive program is so easy to follow that everyone, any age can do it! These programs
are guaranteed to provide the participant with a safe and effective total body workout. As with the original Zumba, the party atmosphere continues in Zumba Gold. It is fun, different, easy and effective.
It’s great for the mind, body, and soul!
S11-292 • Thu • 11:00 am - Noon
| Instructor: Kelly Johnson, see bio |
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| S11-392 |
Thur, 11:00 a.m. - noon |
Starts 7/8 |
6 sessions |
| Fee: $49 |
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Buying and Selling on Ebay
Learn how to set up an EBAY account and a PayPAL account. Learn how to submit bids on an auction or how to submit an offer on a “Buy It Now Item”. List an item for sale as an auction item on your own EBAY site. Topics: fees, shipping charges, packaging, description of item(s), return policy, reserves, categories,
supplies needed and insurance.
| Instructor: Glory L. Wedge has been buying and selling on Ebay for four years. |
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| S11-276 |
Mon, 6:00-8:00 p.m. |
Starts July 12 |
2 sessions |
| Fee: $49 |
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Clutter Control at Home
Reduce the clutter and reduce the stress! Learn simple strategies for organizaing your kitchen, closets, or any room of your home to help you save time and have a more beautiful and relaxing home. Feel free to email questions and photos of specific problem areas in advance to mmdwk@peoplepc.com
| Instructor: Maryann Murphy, see bio |
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| S11-279 |
Tue • 10:00 a.m. - Noon |
July 13 |
1 session |
| Fee: $29 or only $24 if you also take Be More Productive at Work |
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