Programs and Classes
More than
22 years
of helping adults
Learn • Grow • Succeed
Fall
2010 Schedule
(for the full brochure and
registration form, click here.)
UNDERSTANDING TODAY’S REAL ESTATE MARKET $15
Be informed before you buy or sell. Join Jarrod Nixon and Judy Mora,
local realtors for a snapshot of the local market, how to leverage
properties, the differences in buying foreclosures, short sales and
seller-owned properties, the financing challenges in the current
market and much more.
Saturday, Sept. 25 9—10:30 am
BEAUTIFYING THE LATE SEASON GARDEN $25
We’ll discuss design strategies that help beautify the late season
perennial garden. We’ll meet at Fassbinder Park and stroll through
neighborhoods to observe colorful trees, berries, and still-blooming
flowers that could be added to your yard’s plant palette.
Saturday, October 9 10-12 pm
NAVIGATING THROUGH DIFFICULT EMOTIONS WITH MINDFULNESS $65
This 2-part class is designed for everyone who would like to learn
more about emotions and develop ways to work with and express
emotions maturely and appropriately. Join Craig Holliday, MA to
study emotions, learn how to express them appropriately, and how to
manage and allow difficult emotions from the perspective of
mindfulness.
Tuesday, October 12 & 19 5:30—8 pm
PUT YOUR GARDEN TO BED RIGHT $20
Come learn about good end of season garden practices that will
result in more abundant beauty next year with fewer problems. We’ll
discuss soil, mulch, and what, how, and why to cut back at this time
of year.
Wednesday, October 20 6-7:30 pm
MAKE YOUR PICTURES COME TO LIFE $65
Learn to make your still pictures come to life in this 2 –part
class. Take your still digital photos and turn them into a mini
movie that can then be burned to a DVD for gift giving using a free
Microsoft application, Photo Story 3. Perfect way to transform
wedding or birthday pictures into an exciting action format.
Saturday, November 6 & 13 9—11 am
GARDEN INSPIRATION: REVIEW & PLANNING $20
How could your garden be improved? Now is a great time to get cozy
with your garden over a hot beverage and some inspiring garden books
and start daydreaming and planning. Techniques for creating winning
combinations of plants you can apply to your perennial beds for
beauty and function next season will be introduced.
Tuesday, November 9 5-6:30 pm
GED PREPARATION $20
Small classes, day and evening, and independent study to prepare for the General
Educational Development (GED) available fall, spring, and summer semesters.
LINDAMOOD-BELL METHOD READING TBD
Improve your reading and spelling using this nationally
recognized multi-sensory method of teaching. Improve 7 grade levels after 80
hours of instruction.
Classes scheduled by appointment.
COMPUTING FUNDAMENTALS $60
Pre-requisite: None.
Covers subjects needed for a foundational understanding of
computing, including knowledge and use of computer hardware,
software, and operating systems. Will also include an introduction
to all Windows platforms.
Sep. 8—Sept. 15 M / W 1:30—3 pm
Oct. 5—Oct. 14 T / TH 3:30—5 pm
Dec. 7—Dec. 16 T / TH 1:30—3 pm
Dec. 7—Dec. 16 T / TH 5:30—7 pm
WORD I $60
Pre-requisite: Basic computer knowledge.
How to start and exit Word, use menus and toolbars, work with files,
create documents, manipulate, edit and format text and print files.
Must be able to use keyboard & mouse.
Sep. 20—Sept. 29 M / W 1:30-3 pm
Oct. 19—Oct. 28 T / TH 3:30—5 pm
Dec. 6—Dec. 15 M / W 1:30—3 pm
OFFICE 2007 TO IMPROVE JOB SKILLS $115
Pre-requisite: Knowledge of Windows.
Learn tips on how to use Office 2007 to increase your office
productivity with word processing, spreadsheets, database and
presentations. The class will briefly cover MS Access, Excel,
Publisher, Powerpoint and Web Page Design programs.
Sep. 7 — Sep. 30 T / TH 3:30—5 pm
Nov. 2—Dec. 2 T / TH 1:30—3 pm
EXCEL I $115
Pre-requisite: Basic computer knowledge.
Create worksheets, enter data, copy and move data, manipulate
columns and rows, and create simple formulas.
Sep. 7—Sep. 30 T / TH 1:30—3 pm
Nov. 1—Dec. 1 M / W 3:30—5 pm
WORD II $115
Pre-requisite: Word I class or knowledge of Word.
Use columns, styles and templates, mail merge, manage files, and
create forms, number pages, insert pictures, work with lines,
shapes, text boxes and tables.
Oct. 4—Oct. 27 M / W 5:30—7 pm
EXCEL II $115
Pre-requisite: Excel I class or knowledge of Excel.
Covers pivot table and pivot chart reports, macros, data tables,
goal-seeking scenarios, extracting data, creating hyperlinks and
integrating applications.
Oct. 4—Oct. 27 M / W 3:30—5 pm
Nov. 1—Dec. 1 M / W 1:30—3 pm
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY $115
Pre-requisite: Basic computer knowledge.
Get hands-on practice on how to take beautiful pictures on your digital
camera. The class will cover: how to take photos, how to edit and
manipulate your photos, email and print. Will also cover memory usage,
resolution and file management.
Sep. 8—Sep. 29 M / W 3:30—5 pm
Oct. 4—Oct. 27 M / W 1:30—3 pm
DESIGNING FLYERS AND BROCHURES $115
Pre-requisite: Knowledge of Windows.
Create professional flyers and brochures using MS Publisher. Learn how
to use textboxes, backgrounds and images. Will also cover design and
publishing issues.
Oct. 5—Oct. 28 T / TH 1:30—3 pm
Nov. 2—Dec. 2 T / TH 3:30—5 pm
WEB PAGE DESIGN $115
Pre-requisite: Basic computer knowledge.
Use simple HTML editor Netscape Composer as well as looking at a more
advanced editor, Dreamweaver and other web based tools. The goal of the
class is the creation of your own web page from concept to upload.
Sep. 8—Sep. 29 M / W 5:30—7 pm
MS ACCESS $115
Pre-requisite: Knowledge of Windows
Store all those recipes or digital photos or catalog all your stuff by
creating a database. Learn to view, add and edit data using forms &
tables. Create new tables, relate tables & databases. Design queries &
analyze data. Customize forms and reports us Access.
Oct. 5—Oct. 28 T / TH 5:30—7 pm
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP $115
Pre-requisite: Moderate computer knowledge.
Intro class to learn how to create, edit, and adjust digital images and
prepare them for print and web using Adobe Photoshop. Will also explore
essential skills such as color correction, making selections, masking,
cropping, compositing, retouching, and adding effects.
Sep. 7—Sep. 30 T / TH 5:30—7 pm
Nov. 2—Dec. 2 T / TH 5:30—7 pm
GOOGLE USE AND BEYOND $35
Pre-requisite: Moderate computer knowledge.
Join us and explore the power of Google® beyond it’s use as a search
engine. There are many free programs that allow you to share calendars,
pics, videos, build web pages and more.
Saturday, Oct. 16 8:30—12:30 pm
Saturday, Nov. 13 9—1 pm
SPANISH $130 or $90
All Spanish classes require a placement test.
Session I—Aug. 23—Oct. 14
True Beginners T / TH 1— 3 pm
True Beginners M / W 7— 9 pm
Experienced I T 5 — 7 pm
Experienced II T 7 — 9 pm
Beginner Conversation M 5 — 7 pm
Intermediate Conversation W 5 — 7 pm
Advanced Conversation T 3 — 5 pm
Intermediate Grammar TH 5 — 7 pm
Intermediate II Grammar M 3 — 5 pm
Advanced Grammar W 3 — 5 pm
Session II—Oct. 18—Dec. 9
True Beginners T / TH 1— 3 pm
True Beginners M / W 7— 9 pm
Experienced I T 5 — 7 pm
Experienced II T 7 — 9 pm
Beginner Conversation M 5 — 7 pm
Intermediate Conversation W 5 — 7 pm
Advanced Conversation T 3 — 5 pm
Intermediate Grammar TH 5 — 7 pm
Intermediate II Grammar M 3 — 5 pm
Advanced Grammar W 3 — 5 pm
CONSTRUCTION SPANISH $90
This course is designed for construction workers, contractors,
foremen and anybody who works with Spanish speaking employees and
co-workers. The course will cover basic Spanish vocabulary and
greetings to more specific construction work safety expressions, job
rules, measurements, supervisory expressions and more.
Aug. 26—Oct. 14 Thursdays 7—9pm Oct. 21—Dec. 9 Thursdays 7—9 pm
TRAVEL SPANISH $90
This class is for people traveling to Mexico who are interested in
learning useful words and phrases. Emphasis on speaking and building
vocabulary, while reinforcing the basic principles of grammar. The
class will also provide a general understanding of the culture.
Aug. 25—Oct. 13 Thursdays 3—5 pm
Oct. 19—Dec. 7 Thursdays 3—5 pm
MEDICAL SPANISH $90
Learn basic medical vocabulary and phrases for healthcare workers.
No prior Spanish experience necessary.
Aug. 24—Oct. 12 Wednesdays 1—3 pm
Oct. 20—Dec. 8 Wednesdays 1—3 pm
