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Registration Begins February 1, 2011Registration Information on Page 28
CALL 860-870-6060
Vernon regional adult BaSed and Continuing eduCation
Spring 2011
REGISTER ONLINE AT www.vrabe.org
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VERNON REGIONAL ADULT BASED EDUCATION OFFERS PROGRAMS
IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
u Citizenship Classes u English as a Second Language (ESL Classes) u High School Completion: •CDP–CreditDiplomaProgram •NEDP–NationalExternal DiplomaProgram •GED–GeneralEducation Development •ExpulsionSupportProgram u Pre-GED(ABE) u WorkplaceEducationSee pages 15 through 18 for additional information on these specific programs.
VERNON REGIONAL ADULT BASEDAND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Dr. Mary P. Conway, Superintendent of SchoolsMrs. Deborah Murasso, Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Carl Mandell, Director of Vernon Regional Adult Based EducationMrs. Lois Gottlieb, Continuing Education Program Facilitator
SomeFederalFundsfromTheWorkforceInvestmentAct(TitleII)areusedtofundthisbrochure.VernonRegionalAdultBasedEducationisamemberoftheConnecticutAssociationforAdultandContinuingEducation(CAACE).
IncompliancewithregulationsoftheOfficeforCivilRightsandwithEqualOpportunitypracticesasdeterminedbystateandfederallegislation,VernonRegionalAdultBasedEducationandContinuingEducation,asamatterofpolicy,doesnotknowinglycondonediscriminationinemployment,assignment,programorservices,onthebasisofrace,gender,color,religion,nationalorigin,age,sexualorientation,disabilityorrelatedabilitiestoperformthedutiesoftheposition.
AllactivitiesofferedbyVernonRegionalAdultBasedEducationandContinuingEducationareheldinaccessiblelocations.Accommodationsforindividualswithadisabilityareavailableuponrequest.PleasecontactVernonRegionalAdultBasedEducation,30ParkStreet,Vernon,CT06066at860-870-6000ext.139ortollfreeat866-564-2368ext.139.
CLASSES ARE HELD INVERNON AND MANCHESTER
AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
ROCKVILLEHIGHSCHOOL70LovelandHillRoad,Vernon,CT06066 MANCHESTERHIGHSCHOOL134EastMiddleTurnpikeManchester,CT06040
VERNONCENTERMIDDLESCHOOL777HartfordTurnpikeVernon,CT06066
VERNONREGIONALADULTBASEDEDUCATION/ROCKVILLECENTER33WestMainStreet,Vernon,CT06066
VERNONREGIONALADULTBASEDEDUCATION/CTWORKS893MainStreet,Manchester,CT06040
VERNONYOUTHSERVICES9ElmStreet,Vernon,CT06066
REGISTRATION BEGINS ON
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2011
VERNON CONTINUINGEDUCATION OFFICE
ROCKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 70 LOVELAND HILL ROAD
VERNON, CT 06066 860-870-6060 Phone
860-870-6455 Fax CLASSES ARE
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COMPUTER CLASSESAFTER INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING…WHAT COMES NEXT?Mon. 3:00-5:00 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/7NowthatyouhavecompletedtheIntroductiontoComputingclass,itistimetomoveon.Youhaveacomputer;nowlet’sputittogooduse.Ataslowandsteadypace,thisnextcoursewillintroduceyoutoWordanditsmanyusefulfunctions.WhetheryouareusingWordathomeorintheoffice,youwillbesurprisedatthenumberofthingsyoucandoinWord.Creatingdocuments,settingupmargins,spellcheck,makinglists,makinglabelsforenvelopesarejustafewveryusefulfunctionsthatwillbetaughtinthisclass.WewillconcentrateonMicrosoftWord,butwillalsotouchonExceliftimeallows.WewillbeusingMicrosoftOffice2007inthiscourse.Instructor: Marjorie CoxFee: $84R $90NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)
EXCEL INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED Mon. 6:00-8:00 p.m. 6 wks. RHS Starts 3/7THE PREREQUISITE FOR THIS COURSE IS EXPERIENCE WITH EXCEL AND/OR COMPLETION OF AN EXCEL INTRODUCTION COURSE. THIS ADVANCED COURSE IS NOT FOR BEGINNERS.Thishands-oncourseisintendedforsomeonewithastrongfoundationinExcel,orthesuccessfulcompletionofthebeginningExcelcourse.Studentswillworkoncreatingandunderstandingtheconceptsofdynamicworksheetsthroughlistmanagement,datamanagement,pivottablesanddatabasefunctions.Inthisadvancedcourse,studentswillalsolearnhowtoconsolidatedataacrossworkbooksandcreatingmulti-levelfunctions.Instructor: Charles MartucciFee: $84R $90NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)
INTRODUCTION/INTERMEDIATE WORD Mon. 6:00-8:00 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/7ThiscourseisintendedforadultswithaworkingknowledgeofPC’sandbasickeyboardingandmouseskills.Theclasswillemphasizecreating,formatting,editing,andprintingdocuments,errorcorrection,andmanipulatingoftoolbarsandtext.Moreadvancedtopicswillincludeheadersandfooters,tables,pagelayout,graphics,mailmerge,andmore.Inordertocompleteassignedprojects,itisrecommendedthateachstudenthaveaccesstoacomputer
outsideofclasswiththesubjectprograminstalled.Basickeyboardingandmouseskillsareamust.WewillbeusingMicrosoftOffice2007inthiscourse.Instructor: Beverly HoveyFee: $84R $90NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)
EXCEL INTRODUCTION Wed. 6:00-8:00 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/9Thishands-oncourseisintendedforsomeonewithlittleornoknowledgeofExcel,butwithasolidworkingknowledgeofPC’sandthekeyboard.Youwilllearnthebasicworkingsofthisspreadsheetapplication.Studentswilllearnhowtocreate,save,print,andmodifyworksheets.Areascoveredinthiscoursewillincludein-depthstudyofconstants,labels,formulas,functionsandcharting.Inaddition,modifying,customizingandeditingworksheetswillbereviewedinthisbeginnercourse.Instructor: Charles MartucciFee: $84R $90NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)
POWERPOINT BASICS Wed. 6:00-8:00 p.m. 6 wks. RHS Starts 3/9Thishands-oncourseisintendedforsomeonewithaworkingknowledgeofbasickeyboardingandmouseskills.YouwilllearnhowtocreatePowerPointslides,insertclipartandsounds,createapresentation,looping,andeditingtechniques.Sincehomeworkwillbeassigned,itisrecommendedthateachstudenthaveaccesstoacomputeroutsideofclasswiththesubjectprograminstalled.Atthecompletionofthecourse,youwillbeabletoproduceaprofessionalPowerPointpresentation.WewillbeusingMicrosoftOffice2007inthiscourse.
Instructor: Beverly HoveyFee: $84R $90NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)
ONLINE REGISTRATION Beginson
February1,2011atwww.vrabe.org
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COMPUTER CLASSES OFFERED AT THE
ROCKVILLE CENTER EXCEL INTRODUCTIONMonday Morning 9:30-11:30 a.m. 8 wks. Rockville Center Starts 3/7 Thiscoursewillofferyouthebasicprinciplesinvolvedincreatingaspreadsheetforbusinessorpersonaluse.Inadditiontolearninghowtocreate,save,print,modifyandenhanceworksheets,youwillgainathoroughknowledgeofformulasandfunctions.Alsocoveredinthissessionwillbeanintroductiontochartandgraphmaking.Thishands-oncourseisintendedforsomeonewithaworkingknowledgeofPC’s,thekeyboardandthemouse.Athomepracticeisalwayshelpful;therefore,itisrecommendedthatstudentstakingthiscoursehavethisprograminstalledontheirhomecomputer.WewillbeusingMicrosoftOffice2007inthisclass.Instructor: Marjorie CoxFee: $84R $90NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING Tuesday Morning 9:30-11:30 a.m. 8 wks. Rockville Center Starts 3/8Areyoulostwhenyousitdownatyourcomputer?Ifso,thisisthecourseforyou.Inthisbeginnercourseyouwilllearnthebasicpartsofthecomputer,whatthelittlepicturesrepresentonthecomputerdesktop,andhowtomovethemousearoundthescreen.Wewillpracticeopeningandclosingprograms,sizingandmovingwindows,andcreatingandsavingdocuments.WewillbrieflyexploretheInternetandtouchonthebasicsofemail.WewillbeusingMicrosoftOffice2007inthiscourse.Instructor: Marjorie CoxFee: $84R $90NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)
INTRODUCTION TO WORD Wednesday Morning 9:00-11:00 a.m. 6 wks.Rockville Center Starts 3/9THE PREREQUISITE FOR THIS CLASS IS A GOOD UNDERSTANDING AND WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE KEYBOARD AND THE MOUSE AND/OR THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF AN INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS COURSE.ThefocusofthecoursewillbeonthebasicworkingsofWordforWindows.Theclasswillemphasizehowtocreatedocuments,learningtoolbars,learningtoformat,howtocorrecterrorsusingspellcheck,howto
changefontsandsizes,howtousefindandreplacefeaturesandhowtosetupapagetoprint.Inordertocompleteassignedprojects,itisstronglyrecommendedthateachstudenthaveaccesstoacomputeroutsideofclasswiththesubjectprograminstalled.WewillbeusingMicrosoftOffice2007inthiscourse. Instructor: Beverly HoveyFee: $84R $90NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)
COMPUTER CLASSESOFFERED AT
MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL EXCEL INTRODUCTIONTue. 6:30-8:30 p.m 8 wks. MHS Starts 3/8Thiscoursewillofferyouthebasicprinciplesinvolvedincreatingaspreadsheetforbusinessorpersonaluse.Inadditiontolearninghowtocreate,save,print,modifyandenhanceworksheets,youwillgainathoroughknowledgeofformulasandfunctions.Alsocoveredinthissessionwillbeanintroductiontochartandgraphmaking.Thishands-oncourseisintendedforsomeonewithaworkingknowledgeofPC’s,thekeyboardandthemouse.Athomepracticeisalwayshelpful;therefore,itisrecommendedthatstudentstakingthiscoursehavethisprograminstalledontheirhomecomputer.WewillbeusingMicrosoftOffice2007inthisclass.Instructor: Marjorie CoxFee: $84R $90NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)
INTRODUCTION/INTERMEDIATE WORD Wed. 6:00-8:00 p.m. 8 wks. MHS Starts 3/9ThiscourseisintendedforadultswithaworkingknowledgeofPC’s,keyboardingandmouseskills.ThecoursewillexploretheinsandoutsofWordtomakesureyouleavewithabroaderunderstandingoftheprogramasawhole.Theclasswillexplorecontentcreation,formatting,editing,pagesetup,manipulationoftext,keyboardshortcuts,andprogramcustomization.Moreadvancedtopicswillincludeheadersandfooters,pagenumbers,tables,pagelayout,mailmerge,styleoptions,andmore.InordertocompleteassignedprojectsItisrecommendedthateachstudenthaveaccesstoacomputeroutsideofclasswiththesubjectprograminstalled.Basickeyboardingandmouseskillsareamust.WewillbeusingMicrosoftOffice2007inthiscourse.Instructor: Dianna GravesFee: $84R $90NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)
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Theinstructorisacertifiedteacherofthelanguage.Abasictextbookandworkbookwillberequiredforthisclass.Thecostofthetwobookswillbeapproximately$28andtheywillbeavailableforpurchasethefirstnightbeforeclassbegins.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Deborah Duarte Fee: $54R $60NR
BEGINNER ITALIANTue. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/8ThiscourseisidealforanyonewhoplanstotraveltoItaly,orwhowantsanintroductiontotheItalianlanguageandculture.Basicphrases,dialoguesandgrammarpointswillbecovered.Theinstructorseekstodevelopinthelearnerasenseofeasewiththelanguage.Thefocuswillbeondailyusageindealingwitheverydaysituations.Coursematerialwillbepresentedinaninformallearningenvironment.AbookwithaccompanyingCD’swillberequiredforthisclassatacostofapproximately$20.Thesematerialswillbeavailableforpurchasethefirstnightbeforeclassbegins.Pleasenotethatenrollmentinthisclasswillbelimitedto(12)twelvestudents.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Filomena (Phyllis) Monarca Fee: $54R $60NR
FINANCIAL PLANNING/ INVESTMENT
Ourinstructorsarehiredtoteachgeneralconceptstogroupsofstudents,nottoprovidespecificinvestmentadvicetoindividuals.Studentsshouldconsulttheirownfinancialadvisorand/orattorneybeforemakinganyinvestmentdecisionsbasedonspecificexamplesusedbyourinstructorsinthesecourses.
UNDERSTANDING STOCKS AND MUTUAL FUNDSMon. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 3 wks. RHS Starts 3/7Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhowanttolearnthebasicsofinvestinginstocksandmutualfunds.UseofTheWallStreetJournalandonlineresourcesbringsrealismtothisintriguingworldandshowshowandwhytoinvestforyourretirement.Topicstobecoveredwillincludeinvestmentplanning,thefinancialmarkets,bonds,stockselection,diversification,andtaxes.YouwilllearnaboutimportantconceptslikeP/Eratiosanddividendyields.Inaddition,youwilllearnhowtousemutualfundsto
COMPUTER CLASSES OFFERED AT CT WORKS IN
MANCHESTER INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING Wed. 9:30-11:00 a.m. 10 wks. CT Works Starts 3/9Areyoulostwhenyousitdownatyourcomputer?Ifso,thisisthecourseforyou.Inthisbeginnercourseyouwilllearnthebasicpartsofthecomputer,whatthelittlepicturesrepresentonthecomputerdesktop,andhowtomovethemousearoundthescreen.Wewillpracticeopeningandclosingprograms,sizingandmovingwindows,andcreatingandsavingdocuments.WewillbrieflyexploretheInternetandtouchonthebasicsofemail.Instructor: Marjorie CoxFee: $84R $90NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)
INTRODUCTION TO WORD Thurs. 9:30-11:00 a.m. 10 wks. CT Works Starts 3/10THE PREREQUISITE FOR THIS CLASS IS A GOOD UNDERSTANDING AND WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE KEYBOARD AND THE MOUSE AND/OR THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF AN INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS COURSE. ThefocusofthiscoursewillbeonthebasicworkingsofMicrosoftWord.Thisclasswillcoversuchthingsascreatingdocuments,learningthetoolbars,learningtoformatdocuments,howtocorrecterrorsusingspellcheck,howtochangefontsandsizes,howtofindandreplacefeaturesandhowtosetupapagetoprint.Inordertocompleteassignedprojects,itisrecommendedthateachstudenthaveaccesstoacomputeroutsideofclasswiththesubjectprograminstalled.WewillbeworkingwithWindows2007inthisclass.Instructor: Marjorie CoxFee: $84R $90NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount
FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES
BEGINNER SPANISHMon. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/7ThisbeginningcourseisgearedtowardindividualswhowishtofamiliarizethemselveswiththeSpanishlanguageandsomebasicSpanishphrases,greetings,etc.PerhapsyouareplanningatriptoaSpanishspeakingcountry,ormaybesomeknowledgeofSpanishwouldbehelpfulatyourpresentjoborinsearchingforanewjob.NopreviouseducationalexperiencewithSpanishisnecessaryforthisclass.
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Securitybenefits;andhowtocoordinateSocialSecuritywithyourothersourcesofretirementincome.Instructors: Albert D’Agosto, CLU, ChFcCharles YannichFee: $15 Resident and Non Resident (No Senior Citizen Discount)
LIFE PLANNING FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Wed. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets on 3/9Thiseducationalworkshopwillhelpfamiliesthroughthemazeoflegalandfinancialcomplexitiessurroundingplanningforthefutureofchildrenandotherdependentswithspecialneeds.Havingaccesstoresources,organizations,futurecareproviders,andsupportgroupstohelpyouandyourchildiscriticalonadailybasis.Futureplanningisnotonlyfocusedonlifetimecare,butalsoonqualityofcarefor childrenordependentswithspecialneeds.TheworkshopwillexplainmethodstopreservegovernmentbenefitseligibilityforSSIandMedicaid.Wewilldiscusstheimportanceofcoordinatingalldocumentsincludingaspecialneedstrust,letterofintent,guardianshipandvariousfundingoptionsforthespecialneedstrust.Thisworkshophelpsempoweraparentorguardiantobeanadvocatefortheirchildwithspecialneeds.Ifbothparents(guardians)wishtoattendthisclass,onlyoneregistrationfeewillbecharged.Thoseregistrationsmustbemailedinorphonedinto860-870-6060ext.10inordertoaccommodatebothpeople.Instructor: Leonard J. Del Gallo, Jr., CFP® Fee: $19R $25NR
CONTROL YOUR OWN FINANCES Banks Received a Bailout–Did You?Tue. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 2 wks. RHS Starts 3/15Learnhowtoapply140year-oldtoolsthatthefinancialcommunitydoesn’ttellyouabout.Joinusfortwoinformativesessionsandlearnhowtocontrol100%ofyourfinancialneedsandmakearadicalimprovementinyourfinancialfuture.Afterattendingthisnononsenseprogram,youwillbeamongthefewpeoplewhoknowhowtousetoolsthathavebeenaroundforover140yearsyetarelittletalkedabout.Imaginebeingabletoincreaseyourwealthbyfinancingyournextcar,boat,homeimprovementorevencollegeeducation.Reserveyourspottoday!!
buildaportfolioandhowassetallocationcanreducetheoverallriskofaportfolio.Attheendifthiscourse,youwillhavetheopportunitytoreceiveafreefinancialconsultation.Instructor: Keith Elis Fee: $29R $35NR
WEALTH AND MONEY MANAGEMENT AFTER AGE 65—HOW TO KEEP IT AND WHERE TO PUT ITTue. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 4 wks. RHS Starts 3/8Withpeoplelivinghealthy,vibrantlivesbeyondage90,WealthandMoneyManagementbecomesmoreimportant.Providinglong-termsafeincomesolutionsisvital.Wealthmanagementassesseswhereyouarefinancially,anddevelopsastrategytoprovideforyourlong-termincomeneedsafterage65intoyour80’sand90’s.BydevelopingaformalPersonalInvestmentPolicyStatement(justlikecorporationsdo),andmonitoringyourprogress,youcanbegintochartyourassets.Asyourlifechanges,yourfinancialandlife-styleneedsalsochange.Withproperplanning,youcanprovideforyourlong-termincomeneeds.Wewillreviewthemistakesmanypeoplemakeintheirplanninganddiscusswaystoavoidmakingthesemistakes.Thereisa$15labfeepayabletotheinstructorthefirstnightofclassforthisfour-nightprogram.Instructor: Gary P. Ruchin, CLU, ChFC, CFP®, EA Fee: $29R $35NR
SAVVY SOCIAL SECURITY PLANNING FOR BABY BOOMERSSession One: Tue. 6:30-8:00 p.m. 1 night RHS 3/8Session Two: Wed. 6:30-8:00 p.m. 1 night RHS 4/6Session Three: Mon. 6:30-8:00 p.m. 1 night RHS 5/9AfterbeingtoldforyearsthatSocialSecurityis‘goingbroke’,babyboomersarerealizingthatitwillsoonbetheirturntocollect.Thedecisionsyoumakenowcanhaveatremendousimpactonthetotalamountofbenefitsyoustandtoreceiveoveryourlifetime.Thisinformativeone-night(ninetyminute)seminarcoversthebasicsofSocialSecurityandrevealsstrategiesformaximizingyourbenefits.Atthisworkshopyouwilllearnaboutsomeimportantfactorstoconsiderindecidingwhentoapplyforbenefits;whenitmakessensetodelaybenefits,andwhenitdoesnot;howtocoordinatebenefitswithyourspouse;howtominimizetaxesonSocial
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Instructor: Dorothy Mautte, CFP®, CLU, ChFC, Master Member of National Association of College Funding AdvisorsOwner: Financial Focu$Fee: $19R $25NR
MY NEIGHBOR HAS A LIVING TRUST… SHOULD I?Wed. 6:30-8:00 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets on 3/30WhatisaLivingTrustandisitrightforyou?DoyouneedaLivingTrusttoavoidProbate?IsProbatelengthyandexpensive?ComehearadiscussionaboutestateplanningandLivingTrusts.Topicsaddressedwillincludetheconceptof“funding”aLivingTrustandwhetheritisneededtoreduceestatetaxes.LearnthedifferencebetweenaLivingTrustandaLastWillandTestament,andwhythewayyoutitleyourassetsissoimportant.Let’staketheconfusionoutoftheprocessandgetyourquestionsansweredbyanexperiencedattorneywhohasbeenteachingforyearsandwillgiveyouthecorrectexplanationsandanswers,andprovideactualcasesshowinghowallthisworks.Instructor: Attorney Brendan F. DalyFee: $19R $25NR SHOULD YOU CONSIDER A ROTH IRA CONVERSION?Wed. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets on 3/30RothIRAshavealwaysbeenasmartwaytoinvestforretirement.DidyouknowthatyoucanconvertaTraditionalIRAtoaRothIRA?Effectivewiththecalendaryear2010,theincomerestrictionsforindividualsconvertingfromaTraditionalIRAoremployer-sponsoredretirementplantoaRothIRAhavebeeneliminated.LearnaboutthepotentialbenefitsofaRothIRAconversionanditsapplicationtomeetyourretirementincomeandestateplanninggoals.Instructor: Gayle Russell, Ph.D., CRPCFee: $19R $25NR
WHAT SUCCESSFUL RETIREES DO DIFFERENTLYTue. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 5 wks. RHS Starts 4/5Thiscourseisdesignedforthosewhowanttoenjoyacomfortableretirement.
Learnthesecretsofbeingincontrolofyourcashflow,reducingincomeandestatetaxes,maximizingincomeandinvestingtoproviderealreturnsaftertaxesandinflationwhilestillprotectingprincipalinanyeconomicenvironment.Inaddition,investigatewaystoprotectyourselfandyourretirementassetsfromthedevastatingeffectofmedicalexpensesnotcoveredbytraditionalinsurances.TheinstructorofthishighlyacclaimedcourseisaCertifiedFinancialPlannerwithover25yearsofexperience.Instructor: Dorothy Mautte, CFP®, CLU, ChFC, Master Member of National Association of College Funding AdvisorsOwner: Financial Focu$ Fee: $29R $35NR
REVERSE MORTGAGES: What They Are, The Options, and How They Can Benefit You! Tue. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets on 4/5Asalargedemographicofournationmovestowardstheageof62yearsorolder,thepopularityandexpressedinterestinReverseMortgagesisgrowing.DuringthisseminaryouwillbeprovidedwithagreatfoundationofwhataReverseMortgageis,thedifferentoptionsthatcomewiththem,andhowtheycanbenefityouoryourlovedones.Wewillcoverdetailsofsomeoftheprogramsoffered,aswellasdispelanymythsofwhataReverseMortgageisnot.WewillalsotouchbrieflyonhowaReverseMortgagecanbecoupledwithotherfinancialmodestoserveasamorecompletefinancialtool.Therewillbetimeforquestionsduringtheevening,aswellastheopportunityforfurtherconsultationbeyondtheseminaritself.Instructor: Karen Resch Fee: $19R $25NR
PLANNING FOR HEALTHCARE COSTS IN RETIREMENTTue. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets on 4/12Wewillexploreanumberoftopics,in-cludingyourvisionforthelifeyouwantinthefutureandwhyitissoimportanttoconsideryourhealthcareneedsaspartofthatvision.We’llalsotakeacloselookatcoverageoptionsbeforeandafterage65,includingMedicareandLong-TermCareandwaysyoucanstarttoprepare
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forhealthcareinretirementstartingnow.Nearlyoneinfourretireeswithoutemployerprovidedretireebenefitswouldhavedonesomethingdifferentlyasaresultofknowingabouthealthcarecosts.WewillcoversomeoftheimpactoftheHealthCareActpassedin2010.Planningforhealthcareinretire-mentisthefirststeptowardsmanagingthecostsofhealthcareinretirement.Instructor: Gayle Russell, Ph.D., CRPCFee: $19R $25NR
STRATEGIES THAT PREVENT YOU FROM GOING BROKE IN A NURSING HOME Wed. 6:30-8:00 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets on 4/13Shouldyougiveyourhometoyourchildren?HowcanyougettheStatetopayforyournursinghomecare?Cometothisone-nightclassandlearnaboutMedicaidandthenewlawsthatCongresspassedin2006.YouwillbegivenexamplesonhowsingleindividualsandmarriedcouplescanqualifyforMedicaidbenefitswhilekeepingtheirassets,evenwiththerecentchangesinthelaw.Providedthatyouknowtherulesandplanahead,amarriedcoupleoranindividualcanstillprotectassets.Let’staketheconfusionoutoftheprocess.Getyourquestionsansweredbyanexperiencedattorneywhowillprovideactualcasesshowinghowallofthisworks. Instructor: Attorney Brendan F. Daly Fee: $19R $25NR
COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FUNDING ISSUESMon. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 2 wks. RHS Starts 4/25TheUniversityofConnecticutisnowcostingover$20,000ayear.Manyprivatecollegesinthenortheastarecostingupwardsof$50,000ayear!Howcanyoubegintosaveforyourchildren’scollegeeducation?Whenshouldyoustart?Whatareyouroptions?Whatmistakescanyouavoidmaking?Wewilldiscussthebesttechniquesforfundingyourchildren’seducation,learnwhatassetscountanddonotcountforfinancialaiddetermination,andlearnwhatassetscanbesheltered.Thisfour-hourprogram(twohourseachnight)willexplorewaystoaccumulatemoney,andinsomecases,savetaxes.Learnhowthefinancialaidsystemworks,howtoincreaseyourchancesforthisassistance,andyour
child’sroleintheprocess.Thereisa$10labfeepayabletotheinstructorthefirstnightofclass.Instructor: Gary P. Ruchin, CLU, ChFC, CFP®, EA Fee: $19R $25NR
EXPLORING HOME BUYING AND FINANCING SEMINARTue. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1 night RHS 5/3Duringthisone-nightseminaryouwilllearnaboutthemanyaspectsofpurchasing,selling,orrefinancingahome.
•Explorehowmuchofahomeyoucanafford.
•Understandtherealestatepieceaswellasthepurchaseandsalesagreements.
•Walkthroughaloanapplicationandlearnwhattoexpect.•Discussyourcreditreportandreceiveafreecopyofyourownreport.•Learnaboutthemanyfacetsofthemortgagetransaction.
Registerforthistwo-hourseminarandfindoutwhattoexpectthroughoutthisentireprocess.Instructor: Ann Kramer, Mortgage BrokerFee: $19R $25NR
PERSONAL ENRICHMENT AMERICA’S BOATING SAFELYMon. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 6 wks. RHS Starts 3/7 EarnyourConnecticutSafeBoatingCertificateandbecomeabetterrecreationalboater.Throughlectures,demonstrations,andaudiovisualpresentations,studentswillgainknowledgeneededtoboatsafely,avoidproblems,andenhancetheirenjoymentofon-the-wateractivities. Instructor: Dale Clayton Fee: $45 Resident and Non-Resident(No Senior Citizen Discount) PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT II Mon. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/7ThiscoursewillexploresuchtopicsasESP,naturalhealing,thenear-deathexperience,life-after-death,ghosts,reincarnation,Atlantis/Lemuria,InnerEarth,andwilltouchonUFO’s.Instructor: Mary Cunningham Fee: $54R $60NR
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EXPLORING THE UFO ARENA Wed. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/9UFO’s,Extraterrestrials,Adbuctees/Experiencers,‘StarPeople’and‘NowChildren’…aretheyallheretohelpmankind?TheinstructorforthiscourseisreturningwithmorenewandexcitinginformationthatcomesdirectlyfromtheUFOcommunityexpertsusingDVDpresentationsacquiredatUFOseminars.ADVDwillbeshowneachnightforstimulatingdiscussionsonthisverycontroversialmaterial.Thisveryexcitingnewcourseisbeingofferedbyalong-timememberofourstaffwhopridesherselfonkeepingcurrentinthisarena.Instructor: Mary Cunningham Fee: $54R $60NR
MAHJONGG FOR BEGINNERS Wed. 4:45-6:45 p.m. 7 wks RHS Starts 3/9Thisgameofchanceandluckisbecomingverypopularincardplayingcircles.Itisplayedwithcolorfulandintricatelydesignedtilesratherthanwithcards.Itisexciting,entertainingandlotsoffun.ComelearntherulesandstrategiesofMahjonggandjustenjoysomeleisuretimeplayingthegame.Thisgamehasreallytakenoffinsocialcirclesandwithfamilieswhosimplyenjoyspendingfunandqualitytimetogether.There’sneveradullmomentinthegameofMahjongg.Registrationforthisclassislimitedtotwenty(20)students.Therewillbea$3labfeepayabletotheinstructorthefirstnightofclassformultiplehandoutsduringthesemester.There is no senior citizen discount on this class. Please note that attendance at the first class is mandatory since that entire evening will be dedicated to the rules and regulations of the game and they will not be repeated the second week of class, in order to follow the course outline during the seven-week session.Instructor: Cecile Avila Fee: $54R $60NR
INTERMEDIATE MAHJONGG Wed. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 7 wks RHS Starts 3/9Youhavedonewellinthebeginner’sclassandthereismoreexcitementcomingupintheintermediateclass.ThissemesteryouwilllearnmorestrategicwaystogettoMahjonggfirstbeforeyouropponents;butofcourseitwillalwaysbeagameofskill,chanceandluckineveryway.Knowingaddedstrategieswillalwaysbeanimportantfactor,andtherewillalwaysbeachancetoMahjonggfirstevenbeforethe
gamestarts.Therearemorestrategicwaystochangeendlessoptionsofyourhandtoimproveyourgameandmorelessonstolearninscoring.Thefunneverends!Therewillbea$3labfeepayabletotheinstructorthefirstnightofclassformultiplehandoutsduringthesemester.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Cecile Avila Fee: $54R $60NR
LEARN THE LANGUAGE OF YOUR DOG Session One: Tue. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets 3/22Session Two: Mon. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets 4/11Inthisone-nightclass,PhilKlein,CertifiedDogListener,teachescanineleadershipsignalstodogowners.Ifthedogdoesnotseethesesignalsfromitsowner,thedogwilltakeontheroleofpackleader(decision-makerforitsdomesticpack).However,thedogisunderconstantstressinthisrolebecauseitistotallyunequippedtomakedecisionsinourworld,whichitdoesnotunderstandatall.Thisiswhyweseeproblemslikehyperactivity,destructivechewing,incessantbarking,goingpottyinthehouse,jumpinguponguests,aggression,etc.Philteachesownersthesimplesignalstheirdogsalreadyknow,makingtheownerthepackleaderandbringingthedogtopeaceinourworld. Instructor: Philip KleinFee: $19R $25NR
SIGN LANGUAGE II--OPEN HANDS AND HEARTS The prerequisite for this course is the successful completion of Sign Language I.Mon. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 10 wks. RHS Starts 3/7ThosewhohavecompletedSignLanguageIwillnowputtousethesignstheyhavelearnedinconversation,mimeandmusic.AswithSignLanguageI,TheJoyofSigning willbeused. There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Cynthia GelstonFee: $64R $70NR
SIGN LANGUAGE I--SPEAKING WITH YOUR HANDS AND HEARTS Tue. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 10 wks. RHS Starts 3/8Thisclassforadultswillteachyouhowtospeaktothedeafandhearingimpaired.Youwilllearnthroughmime,bodylanguage
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andsigning.PleasepurchaseacopyofTheJoyofSigningandbringittoclassalongwithanotebookandapen.Pleasemakenotethattheclassmayrunafewminutesshortthefirstcoupleofweeks;butasthecourseprogressestheywillrunforthefulltwohours.Becausethepurposeofthiscourseistoteachafiniteskill,therewillbetestsandquizzesduringtheten-weekprograminordertomonitoryourprogress.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Cynthia GelstonFee: $64R $70NR
ASL Wed. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 10 wks. RHS Starts 3/9 The prerequisite for this course is the successful completion of Sign Language I and II as well as Conversational Sign Language.ThisadvancedSignLanguagecourseisforthosestudentswhohavemastered theelementsofSignLanguageI,SignLanguageII,andConversationalSignLanguage.PleaseNotethatASLcompletesthefoursectionsofSignLanguageofferedintheVernonContinuingEducationProgram.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Cynthia GelstonFee: $64R $70NR
INTERMEDIATE MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY Tue. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 10 wks. RHS Starts 3/8Usingthesametextandmethodsasinthebeginningcourse,thiscoursecontainsanoverviewofthestructure,functionandcommondiseases/disordersoftheUrinary,Respiratory,Digestive,Musculoskeletal,Nervous,Reproductive,EndocrineandIntegumentarySystems.Alsoincludedwillbeareviewofdiagnosticproceduresandbasicpharmacology.Theinstructorwillsupplystudentswith“bluesheets”andothercoursematerialssothatyoucanpreparetheinitialchapter(Chapter12)priortothefirstclass,providedstudentsregisterinatimelymanner. There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Pauline BothfeldFee: $74R $80NR
BEGINNING MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY Mon. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 10 wks. RHS Starts 3/7Thiscourseisbeingofferedfortheadultlearnerwishingtomakeacareerchangeintothemedicalfield.Thisbeginnercoursewillofferyouknowledgesufficientforapplyingforanentrylevelmedical/insuranceofficeposition.Aspartofthiscourseyouwilllearnhowtobreakapartdifficultmedicaltermsintotheirwordparts,andhowtousewordpartstointerpretthemeaningofmedicalterms.YouwilllearnhowtopronounceandspelldifficultmedicaltermsfromtheCirculatory,Immune,SkeletalandMuscularSystems.Wordpartsfromallbodysystemswillbepresented.Thisinformationwillbehelpfultoyouininterviewingforandsecuringapositioninamedicalorinsuranceoffice.ItwillprovideyouwithaframeworktounderstandthosechallengingprofessionalmedicalcourseswhichrequireconsiderablememorizationsuchasAnatomyandPhysiology.Therewillbereviewsessionsandpracticeexamsattheendofthecourse.Thetextforthiscourse,Medical TerminologyforHealthProfessions6thEdition,ISBN#9781418072520byAnnEhrlichandCarolL.Schroedercanbepurchasedonline,neworused(justGoogletheISBN#). There is no senior citizen discount on this class. Instructor: Pauline BothfeldFee: $74R $80NR
CELLULAR BASIS FOR HUMAN BIOLOGYWed. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 10 wks. RHS Starts 3/9Areyouconsideringasecondcareerinthegeneralfieldofhealth?Areyoulackingtheconfidencetoenrollina“forcollegecreditcourseforHealthServices”(iea200levelcourse)inHumanBiology?Ifthatisthecase…thiscourseisforyou.AsintheMedicalTerminologycoursesalsoofferedbythisinstructor,special emphasis will be placed on termspellingandpronunciationaswecoverthechemicalbasisoflife,cellularorganization,andtissueorganizationandregulationofbodysystems.Ifstudentsarecomfortable,patternsofchromosomeinheritance,andgeneticinheritance,cancer&DNAinbiologyandtechnologywillbecovered;otherwisetheBiologybehindtheCirculatory,Immune,SkeletalandMuscularSystemswillbecovered.Studyskillsformasteryofcontentwillbeintroduced,flashcardsfortermswillbeprovided,andthecoursewillproceed
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atthestudents’pace.Thetextforthiscourse,HumanBiology10thEdition,ISBN#9780073309347bySylviaS.Maderispricey,butitcanbepurchasedneworusedonline.Studentsshouldreadandpreparethefirstchapterforthefirstnightofclass.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Pauline BothfeldFee: $74R $80NR
YOU’RE ON THE AIR…HOW TO REALLY MAKE IT IN VOICE-OVERS Tue. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets 4/26Voice-oversarehottoday!Youdon’thavetobeanactortogetvoice-overwork,butitcertainlydoesn’thurt.WithsuchnotabletalentasJamesEarlJones,LindaHunt,andDonaldSutherlandlendingtheirvoicestocommercials,filmsandvideos,onewouldthinkthatitwouldbenexttoimpossibletobreakintothisfield.Thisisnotso.Inthisclassyouwilllearnaboutanexcitingnewwaytogetaroundthecompetitionandactuallyturnvoice-oversintoathrivingfullorpart-timebusiness.RobSciglimpaglia,asuccessfulvoice-overartist(PBS,AMD,DeanKoontz,CourtTV,etc.),willdemonstratevoice-overtechniqueandwillintroducestudentstothevoice-overbusinessasawhole.Hewilltalkaboutthenumerousopportunities,theincomepotential,andtheall-importantdemoandhowtohaveitproduced.Youwillstepuptothemicrophonetodosomepracticerecording,andbestofall,heartheresults.Instructor: Rob Sciglimpaglia Fee: $19R $25NR
PERSONAL ENRICHMENT OFFERED IN MANCHESTER
BEGINNER BRIDGETue. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 8 wks. MHS Starts 3/8Thiscourseisdesignedtoteachabeginnerthebasicsofcontractbridge.Wewilldevelopabridgevocabulary.Properbiddingbyevaluatingone’shandandcommunicatinginformationtoone’spartnerwillbehighlighted.Inclassplayofbridgewillbeourgoal.Arelaxingapproachbytheinstructor(s)willshowthatbridgecanprovideopportunitiesforfriendshipsandhoursofpleasure.Amaximumofsixteen(16)playerswillbetakeninthisclass.Instructors: Frederick Bennett and Jim KellyFee: $54R $60NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)
BODY AND MIND
MEDITATION CLASSMon. 6:30-7:30 p.m. 5 wks. RHS Starts 3/7“Imagineyouarecarryingaprivateretreataroundinsideyou,asanctuaryyoucanvisitwhenevermodernlifegetstoomuch.Imaginecontentmentandfreedomfromfear—wheneveryouwishit.Youareimaginingthepeaceofbody,mindandsoulthatmeditationcanbringyou.”RajinderSinghWhetheryouarealreadymeditatingorabeginner,thisclasshassomethingtoofferyou.Learnhowmeditationenhancesphysical,mentalandemotionalwell-being.Usingsomeguidedimagery,somementalexercises,andasimpletechniqueofmeditation;youcanbeginyourpersonaltransformation,allowinginnerpeacetopermeateyourlife.Suggestedreadingbefore,during,andafterthisclasswouldbeInnerandOuterPeaceThroughMeditation,byRajinderSingh.Instructor: Clare Vidich Fee: $34R $40NR
A JOURNEY INTO CONSCIOUSNESSWed. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 6 wks. RHS Starts 3/9What is one thing that all human beings do allday,everyday?Theanswer:weinteractwithandreacttoanendlessparadeofpeople,thingsandeventsthatcomprisethelandscapeofourdailylives.Howwechoosetoreactdeterminesourlifeexperienceinanymomentorperiod.Ourchoicesresultineither(1)anexperiencewedescribeashappinessandpeaceofmind,or(2)anexperiencewedescribeasunhappinessandemotionalsufferingwhichalwaysresultsinfeelingssuchasanger,upset,frustration,disappointment,anxiety,feelingbad,feelinghurt,worryorguilt.Thesetwoexperiencesaremutuallyexclusive.Whetheryouarereadytobeginorcontinueyourprocessofchoosinghappinessratherthanemotionalsuffering,thisclasswillprovideyouwithcommonsenseandpowerfultoolsthatwillhaveanimmediatepracticalapplicationandrelevanceinyourdailylife.Thesetools,coupledwithyourdailyself-effort,willgraduallyenableyoutobecomemoreconsciousandmoreawareofhowyouchoosetoreacttoandbeaffectedbythepeopleandeventsyouencounterinyourdailylife.Thiswill,inturn,moveyoutowardthegoalsthatwe,ashumanbeings,covetandcontinuallyseek…happinessandpeaceofmindastheruleinourlivesratherthantheexceptiontotherule.Instructor: Marshall J. Levinson Fee: $54R $60NR
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HATHA YOGA--BEGINNER Tue. 6:15-7:30 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/8Thiscourseisopentobeginnerstudentsandwillfocusonbasicyogapostures,breathingtechniques,stretchingandrelaxation.Studentswhoenrollinthiscourseneedtobephysicallyabletoperformthesepostures.Balancingaidsareusedtogodeeperintotheconnectivetissueandintothestretch.Yogaisawaytoexplorethemindandbodyconnection.Studentswithsomeyogaexperiencearemorethanwelcometojointhisclassaswell;howevertheclasswillstartatthebeginnerlevelandwillprogresswiththebeginnerstudentinmind.Pleasewearcomfortableclothingandbringayogamatwithyoutoclass.Instructor: Kim RivestFee: $54R $60NR
VITAMINS…MAXIMIZE YOUR ENERGY AND FEEL YOUR BEST Wed. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets on 4/27Inthisclassyouwillgainanunderstandingofhowtherightvitaminscanincreaseyourenergylevel,whatvitaminsyouneedforoptimumhealth,andwhentotakeyourvitaminsforbestresults.Wewillalsodiscusshowtochoosequalityvitaminsfromthemazeofsuppliers. Instructor: Mary Pepin Fee: $19R $25NR
BODY AND MIND OFFERED IN MANCHESTER
REIKI IWed. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 8 wks. MHS Starts 3/9BecomeahealerthroughtheUsuiReikiTradition.Throughtheseclasses,youwilllearntheskillstopracticetheenergyhealingofReikionyourselfandothers—-yourfamilyandfriends.Youarenevertooyoungortoooldtogiveyourselfthisgift.ThisancientEasternmethodofhealingtouchhashelpedmanytorelax.Reikialsoaidsinthehealingoftheentirespirit,body,mindandemotions.Forthisrelaxingtwo-hourclass,youwillneedtowearcomfortable,loosefittingclothing,bringwatertokeepyourbodyhydrated,andaboxoftissues.Reikiisnowmorewidelyacceptedbymedicalpractitionersparticularlyinareasofpainandstressmanagement.AnystudentwhowishestoreceiveaReikiLevelICertificatemustcompleteaminimumof7classesaswellastheAttunementCeremony.Make-up
classeswillbeofferedbytheinstructoratacostof$5perclass.Thismake-upclassfeeispayabledirectlytotheinstructor.Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedtotwelve(12)students.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Christine M. Joyner Fee: $74R $80NR
INDUSTRIAL ARTSSMALL ENGINE REPAIRTue. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/8Thiscourseisdesignedtohelpyoubecomebetteracquaintedwiththesmallenginesthatarebeingusedonlawnmowers,chainsaws,gardentractorsandotherpiecesofsmallequipment.Thiscoursewillconsistofcareanduseofsmallengineequipment,2and4cycleengines,basicprinciplesofcarburetion,ignition,lubrication,coolingandfuelsystems.Thefirstclasswillbeinstructional;afterthatstudentsmaybringintheirownsmallengineitemsthatneedrepair.Also,studentscanbringintheirownsmalltoolsforuseinclass.Instructor: Scott Drew Fee: $64R $70NR AUTO MAINTENANCEWed. 6:00-8:30 p.m. 9 wks. Cheney Tech in Manchester Starts 3/9Thiscourseisforthebeginneraswellasfortheadvancedstudent.Areasofinterestthatwillbecoveredincludethebasicstudyofautomobilemaintenancesuchasoilchanges,sparkplugs,airfiltersandbrakes.Therewillbealabfeeof$20payabletotheinstructorthefirstnightofclass.There is no senior citizen discount on this class. Instructor: Mark LawrenceFee: $74R $80NR
COOKINGCAKE DECORATING Mon. 4:30-6:30 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/7Basiccakedecorating…partart,partfood.Learnhowtousevarioustoolsandtechniquestocustomizeyourowncake.Youwilllearnhowtoprepareandfrostacakeandhowtousevarioustoppingsandfillings.Thiscoursewillintroduceyoutobasiccakedecoratingwithbuttercreamfrosting,royalfrosting,andfondanttomakedecorativeboarders,flowersandnoveltyshapes.Thereisa$20labfeepayable
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totheinstructorincashatthefirstclass.Thisclass,whichwillbetaughtbyahighlyskilledinstructor,willbelimitedtotwelve(12)students. There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Lori Gilmore Fee: $64R and $70NR
CUPCAKES ARE THE RAGE Mon. 6:45-8:45 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/7Haveyounoticedtheemergingpopularityofthecupcake?Keepupwiththetrendasweshareanddevelopideasforthesespecialcakesincludingnovelty,holiday,wedding,miniature,pull-aparts,andsignaturecupcakes.Thereisa$20labfeepayabletotheinstructorincashatthefirstclass.Thisclass,whichwillbetaughtbyahighlyskilledinstructor,willbelimitedtofifteen(15)students. There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Lori Gilmore Fee: $64R and $70NR
COOKING ITALIANTue. 6:45-8:45 p.m. 5 wks. RHS Starts 3/8FindouthowsimpleItaliancookingcanreallybe!Thisisahands-oncoursethatwilldelightyourtastebuds.Therewillbealabfeeof$38payabletotheinstructorthefirstnightofclasstocoverthecostoffoodforthefiveweeksofclass.Pleasebringcontainerswithyoutoeachclasstotakeleftovershome.Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedtotwelve(12)students.There is no senior citizen discount on this class. Instructor: Elyse Fila Fee: $34R $40NR
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DRAWING IIMon. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 6 wks. RHS Starts 3/7 (Class will not meet on 3/14 or on 4/11)ThisclassisforstudentswhohavecompletedDrawingIandwishtofurtherdeveloptheirdrawingskills.Tobegin,youwillneedtobringtoclassnewsprint,#2pencils,awhiteandakneadederaser.Astheclassprogresses,wemayusecharcoalandcontecrayon.Don’tbeafraidtojointhisclassandexplorethisopportunitytotakeyourdrawingskillstothenextlevel.Instructor: Sally BalukasFee: $49R $55NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)
PAINTING IN WATERCOLORSWed. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/9Thiscoursewillhavemoreofanemphasisonpaintingtechniquesratherthanondrawingskills.Itisanintroductiontotheartofworkinginwatercolorsforthebeginnerandintermediatestudent.Studentswillgetindividualattentionwhileworkingontheirpaintings.Youwillworkatyourownpaceandskilllevel.Whilethecurriculumforthiscourseisgearedtowardthebeginner,thosewhohavealreadytakenthebeginnerclasswithSallyaremostwelcometoregisterforthisclasswiththepurposeofcompletinganunfinishedprojectorstartinganewprojectandworkingatyourownpace.Asupplylistwillbemailedtoyouatthetimeofregistration.Thecostofsupplieswillbeapproximately$80.Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedtotwelve(12)students.Pleaseregisterearly. Instructor: Sally BalukasFee: $54R $60NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)
PAINTING WITH CRAYONS…YOU MUST SEE THIS TO BELIEVE IT!Tue. 5:00-6:45 p.m. 6 wks. RHS Starts 3/8TheinstructorforthiscoursewasfeaturedintheMiddletownPressforthisuniquetechniquewhichproducesafinalproductthatwilljustamazeyou.Theuniquenessstemsfromthefactthatyouwilllearntopaintwithoutabrush.Studentsinthisclasswilluseapieceofmetal,whichisusedbothasapaletteandabrush.Waxorcrayonsaremeltedonthetoolwhiledifferentstrokesareappliedtocreatecolorfulandintricatefloraldesigns.Youcanmakebeautifulnotecards,picturessuitableforframing,orenhancephotoalbums,scrapbooks,invitationsandstationary.Bringaboxofcrayonsanddifferenttypesofpapertoclass.Therewillbea$6labfeepayabletotheinstructorthefirstnightofclassforothersuppliesneededinthisclass.Studentswhodonotbringtherequiredcrayonsandpapertothefirstclasswillbechargedalabfeeof$8forthoseadditionalmaterials.Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedtotwenty(20)students.Beamongthefirsttolearnthistechniqueandcreatelovelyfinishedpieces.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Cecile AvilaFee: $54R $60NR
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INTERMEDIATE PAINTING WITH CRAYONSTue. 7:00-8:45 p.m. 6 wks. RHS Starts 3/8 The prerequisite for this class is the completion of Cecile’s beginner class.Youhavealreadylearned4strokesinthebeginnerclass.Thissemesteryouwillbeintroducedtoafewmorestrokeswhichmeansthatyouwillbeabletopaintmorefloraldesignsinmorecomplexdimensionsandshapes.Combiningthesenewstrokeswiththestrokespreviouslylearned,andwiththesimultaneoususeofmultiplecrayonsinyourhand,youwillamazinglycreateintricateeffectofrichpigmentinyourwork.Thefuncontinuesasyoulearntoframeyourartwork,largeorsmall,bothartisticallyandeconomically.Pleasebringyourcrayonsanddifferenttypesofpapertoclassjustasyoudidinthebeginnerclass.Additionalmaterialsneededwillbeannouncedlaterinthesemester.Studentswhodonotbringtherequiredcrayonsandpapertothefirstclasswillbechargedalabfeeof$8forthosematerials.Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedtotwenty(20)students.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Cecile Avila Fee: $54R $60NR
PASTEL PAINTING Tue. 6:00-8:00 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/8Pastelsareauniquepaintingmediuminwhichcolorsaremixedonapaperbyoverlayingorblendingratherthanonapalette.Studentswillstartwithasketchonapastelpaper.Emphasiswillbeonsourceoflight,shadesandtones.Variousstrokesandstyleofpastelpaintingwillbeexplainedtostudentssotheywillunderstandandenjoythetechnique.Studentswillbeencouragedtochoosetheirownstyle.Directionandguidancewillbeprovidedateverystep.Therewillbea$3labfeepayabletotheinstructorthefirstnightofclassforclassmaterials.Asupplylistwillbegiventostudentsatthefirstclass.Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedtoten(10)students.Pleaseregisterearly.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Maaida Sheriff Fee: $54R $60NR
MIXED MEDIAWed. 6:00-8:00 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/9MixedMediaisanidealwaytoexperimentwithmultipletechniquessuchas
watercolor,pastel,penandink,colorpencil,etc.Demonstrationwillbegivenonseveraltechniquesandstudentswillexperimentandchoosetheonestheylike.Classwillstartwithadrawing.Theinstructorwillhelpinfindingawaytobestrepresentthestudents’chosentechniques.Therewillbea$3labfeepayabletotheinstructorthefirstnightofclass.Asupplylistwillbegiventostudentsatthefirstclass.Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedtoten(10)students.Pleaseregisterearly. There is no senior citizen discount on this class. Instructor: Maaida Sheriff Fee: $54R $60NR
ART CLASS OFFERED AT VERNON YOUTH SERVICES
PAINTING IN WATERCOLORS II Monday Morning 9:30-11:30 a.m. 8 wks. Vernon Youth Services Starts 3/7Thisclassisofferedforthosestudentswhoarereadytomovebeyondintroductorylevelclassesinwatercolorpainting.Thissemesterwilloffersomewhatmorechallengingclassassignments.Utilizingthebasictechniquestheyalreadyknow,studentswillexploreimprovingtheir compositionskills,brushtechniques,etc.Classmemberswillreceiveindividualattentionwhileworkingontheirpaintingsandwillworkattheirownpaceandskilllevel.Thebasicsuppliesforthisclasswillremainthesameasforthebeginningclass.Additionalsuppliesmaybeneededastheclassprogresses.Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedtotwelve(12)students.Pleaseregisterearly.Instructor: Sally BalukasFee: $54R $60NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)
MUSIC CLASS OFFERED IN MANCHESTER
BASIC GUITARFOR NEW STUDENTS AND FORMER STUDENTS WHO WANT TO BRUSH UP ON THEIR GUITAR SKILLS AND MORE Tue. 7:00-8:30 p.m. 7 wks. MHS Starts 3/8Havefunlearningtoplaytheguitar!Ifyouhavealwayswantedtolearntoplaytheguitarbutneverhadtime,thenthiscouldbetheadultcourseforyou.Thisbasicguitarcourseisdesignedtoteachyoutoaccompanyyourselfinplayingmanyfolksongsindifferentkeys.Somemusictheoryaswellastuningyourguitarandstrummingpatternswillbetaughtinthisclass.You
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OUR MISSIONThemissionoftheVernonRegionalAdultBasedEducationprogramistoofferdynamic,multiculturalservicesinanatmosphereofrespect,appreciation,andacceptanceofall.ItisthegoaloftheRegiontoempowerstudentswiththeknowledgeandtoolsnecessarytosucceedbothpersonallyandprofessionallyinatechnologicallyadvancedsociety.
PARTICIPATING TOWNSThefollowingfourteentownsparticipateintheFREEadultbasededucationalprogramsdescribedinthenextthreepages.ProgrammingisprovidedbyVernonRegionalAdultBasedEducationandfundedbylocalcommunities,stateandfederalgrants,andotherfunds.
Ashford bolton colchester coventry eAst windsor ellington glAstonbury
griswoldMAnchesterMAnsfieldsouth windsor tollAndvernonwillington
PROGRAMSVRABE’sprogramsaredesignedwithbusyadultsinmind,whetheryouwantto:
•enhancetheskillsthatwillhelpyou improveyouremployability
• earnyourhighschooldiploma• workonliteracyskillsforyourselfand
yourfamily• improveyourEnglishspeaking,reading,
andwritingability• prepareforcollege• studytoearnyourcitizenship• worktoimprovetheskillsneededfor
yourcurrentjob• ortaketechnologycourses
VRABEcanhelpyoumeetyourgoals.Youwillbeplacedinaparticularprogrambasedonyourindividualgoals,statemandatedtesting,andtheavailabilityofcourses.VRABE’scurrentprogramsinclude:
uCitizenship Classes u English as a Second Language
(ESL) uHigh School Completion: •CDP–CreditDiplomaProgram •NEDP-NationalExternalDiploma
Program •GED–GeneralEducation Development •ExpulsionSupportProgram u Pre-GED(ABE) u WorkplaceEducationFindtheprogramthatfitsyourneeds!Seeprogramdescriptionsonthefollowingpages.Visitusatwww.vrabe.org.
STUDENTS NOT LIVING WITHIN OUR FOURTEEN-TOWN REGION WILL BE CHARGED TUITION FOR CLASSES OFFERED IN THE VERNON REGIONAL ADULT BASED EDUCATION PROGRAM
VERNON REGIONAL ADULT BASED EDUCATIONwww.vrabe.org
REGISTRATION AND ORIENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAMSStudents must:1)Call860-870-6060ext.11,860-870-6000ext.139,ortollfreeat866-564-2368ext.139tosignupforanOrientation.
2)BringtoOrientation:acurrentofficialtranscript,astateissuedID,validdriver’slicenseorpassport.Ifstudentis18yrs.oryounger,theymustalsobringanofficialletterofwithdrawlfromhighschool.
3)AtOrientation,studentslearnaboutthe3optionsforgettingadiploma:CDP(CreditDiplomaProgram),NEDP(NationalExternalDiplomaProgram),andGED(GeneralEducationDevelopmentProgram).CASASappraisaltestingisadministeredandstudentswillthenscheduleaone-on-onemeetingwithacounselortodevelopaplanforachievingtheirdiplomas.
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ADULT BASIC EDUCATION CLASSES (ABE)
Thisclassroom-basedpre-GEDcourseisdesignedforthestudentwhoneedsadditionalskillspriortoentranceintoGEDpreparatoryclasses.Studentsworkindividuallywiththeclassroomteacheronmathandbasicliteracyskills.Instructionallevelsrangefrombeginningliteracytopre-GEDreadiness.Foradditionalinformation,call860-870-6000ext.139ortollfreeat866-564-2368ext.139.
GED PREPARATORY CLASSES
Thisclassroom-basedcoursepreparesstudentstopasstheStateofConnecticutadministeredGeneralEducationDevelopment(GED)Examwhichisgivenmonthlythroughouttheyearatmultiplelocations.ThetestcoversWriting,SocialStudies,Science,LanguageArts/Reading,andMath.Students16andoldermayenrollintheGEDpreparatoryclasses,buttheyarenoteligibletotaketheexamuntiltheyare17yearsofageorolder;andtheyneedtosubmitdocumentationthattheyhavebeenofficiallywithdrawnfromschoolforatleast6monthspriortotheexam,OR thattheclasstheyenteredninthgradewithhasgraduated.
Anapplicant21yearsofageorolderandanon-veteranmustpayafeeof$13totakethetest.Theretakeorreapplicationfeeisalso$13forindividuals21yearsofageorolder.Thereisnofeeforindividualsundertheageof21.
AccommodationsontheGEDtestareavailableforqualifiedindividualswithadisability.GEDpreparationclassesareofferedinColchester,EastWindsor,Glastonbury,Griswold,Manchester,Mansfield,andVernon.BothdayandeveningclassesareavailableinManchesterandVernon.Foradditionalinformation,call860-870-6000ext.139ortollfreeat866-564-2368ext.139.
HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT DIPLOMA (CDP)
TheCreditDiplomaProgram(CDP)offersstudentsanopportunitytofulfilltheStateofConnecticutrequirementsforhighschoolcompletionbyattendingclassesatoneof
oursites.Academicclassesarestructuredtomeetthegraduationrequirementsofparticipatingschooldistrictsandtheneedsofthestudents(withdistancelearningalsoanoption).Inaddition,studentsmaybeawardedcreditforworkexperience,militaryservice,etc.AVernonRegionalAdultEducationHighSchoolDiplomaisgranteduponcompletionoftheprogram.ClassesareofferedatBaconAcademy,E.O.SmithHighSchool,GriswoldHighSchool,ManchesterHighSchoolandRockvilleHighSchool.Foradditionalinformation,call860-870-6000ext.139ortollfreeat866-564-2368ext.139.
NATIONAL EXTERNAL DIPLOMA PROGRAM
(NEDP)The NationalExternalDiplomaProgram(NEDP)providesanalternativewaytoearnadiploma.Itisdesignedforadultswhohavegainedskillsthroughlifeexperiencesanddemonstratedcompetenceinaparticularjoboracademicarea.TheNEDPisaportfolio,assessment-basedprogramthatoffersone-on-onemeetingswithnoclassroominstruction.Anadultwhosuccessfullycompletestheportfolioassessment,asrequired,isawardedahighschooldiploma.ThisprogramisofferedatourManchesterOneStop,atourdowntownRockvilleCenter,andattheworkplace.TheNationalExternalDiplomaProgramisconsideredanalternativetotheGEDorCreditDiplomaProgramformatureadultswhoareself-motivated and self-directed. Foradditionalinformation,call860-870-6000ext.139ortollfreeat866-564-2368ext.139.
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Individuals with a disability who require an accommodation in order
to participate in any class, program or activity, should contact Dr. Claudia Nunn
at 860-870-6060 ext. 14 for further assistance.
Accommodations on the GED tests are available for qualified individuals
with a disability. For more information, contact Dr. Claudia Nunn at 860-870-
6060 ext 14. You may also contact Ajit Gopalakrishnan at the Connecticut
State Department of Education at 860-807-2111 or 2125.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
InstructioninESLclassesisdesignedforadultswhohavelimitedproficiencyintheEnglishlanguageorwhosenativelanguageisnotEnglish.ESLprogramsassistindividualstoimprovetheirEnglishskillsinlistening,speaking,readingandwritinginordertofindormaintainemployment,attaincitizenship,becomemoreinvolvedwiththeirchildren’sschoolingandmakegreateruseofcommunityresources.InstructionisprovidedinEnglishasaunifyingmeansofservingthebroadethnicdiversityoflimited-English-speakingadults.ClassesareofferedinColchester,EastWindsor,Glastonbury,Griswold,Manchester,Mansfield,andVernon.Somelocationsofferbothdayandeveningclasses.Pre-testsaregivenandclassplacementisbasedonthestudent’slevelofEnglish.Classesaresmalltoallowforactiveparticipation.Thisisawonderfulopportunitytoexperienceavarietyofcultures.Foradditionalinformation,call860-870-6000ext.139ortollfreeat866-564-2368ext.139.
CITIzENSHIPTheinstructioninthisclassroom-basedprogramisdesignedforforeign-bornadultswhowishtobecomeUnitedStatescitizens.PersonscompletingthisprogramarepreparedtopursuecitizenshipthroughtheprescribedprocessoftheUnitedStatesCitizenshipandImmigrationServices.ClassesareheldonTuesdayeveningsforsevenweeks,andtheprogramisofferedinthefallinManchester,inthespringinVernon,andinbothfallandspringinGriswold.StudentsmustbeabletoreadandconverseinEnglishwellenoughtopassanappraisaltestwhichisadministeredonthefirstnightofclass.Foradditionalinformation,call860-870-6000ext.139ortollfreeat866-564-2368ext.139.
FAMILY LITERACYThe30-weekFamilyLiteracyprogramoffersadultstheopportunitytocompletetheirGED(highschooldiploma),improvetheirEnglishlanguageability,developtheirparentingskills,andlearnhowtobecomefullpartnersintheirchild’seducation.Thisprogrammeetsfrom11:45a.m.to2:45p.m.attheIndianValleyYMCA,375HartfordTurnpike,Route30,Vernon,CT.TheGEDclassesmeetMondaysandTuesdays,ESLclassesmeetThursdaysandFridays,andbothgroupsmeettogetheronWednesdaysforparentingworkshops,nutrition,“RaisingReaders”,“MusicTogether”,guestspeakers,andfieldtrips.
YMCAstaffwillengagethechildrenindevelopmentallyappropriateactivities.Parentsaretheirchildren’sfirstandmostimportantteachersandthisprogramwillgivethemadditionaltoolstoimprovetheirsuccessinschoolandinlife.ThisVernonRegionalAdultBasedEducationProgram,ajointeffortwithFamilyResourceCenters,isadministeredthroughEasternConnecticutHealthNetwork(ECHN),KidSafe,andtheIndianValleyYMCA.
Forinformationaboutthisprogram,pleasecontactSvetlanaGrishtaev,FamilyLiteracyCoordinator,at860-836-0514.
Vernon Regional Adult Based Education is in compliance with Connecticut General
Statutes Sec. 10-71c and does not charge a fee for any textbooks or materials used in the
mandated program areas.
THE STARTING DATES FOR CLASSES VARY ACCORDING TO PROGRAMS
AND LOCATIONS. For registration information or questions about all Vernon
Regional Adult Based Education Programs please call toll free at
866-564-2368 ext. 139 or 860-870-6000 ext. 139 .
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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) FOR CONSTRUCTION AND
ESL FOR HOME CHILD CARE
TheseEnglishasaSecondLanguageprogramshelpstudentsdeveloptheirEnglish language and communication skills,buildtheirknowledgeofconceptsandvocabularyintheirfield,explorecareerpathways,andplanfortheirfuture.Participantspracticespeaking,listening,reading,andwriting,createaprofessionalportfolio,anddevelopproblem-solvingandteamworkskills.
ESLforHomeChildCareisa13-weekprogramthatmeetsSaturdaysfrom9a.m.to2p.m.andoffersConnecticutCharts-A-CoursecertificatesinRecordKeepingandTaxes,andFamilyChildCareasaBusiness.Participantslearnaboutchilddevelopment,teaching/managementstrategies,andareassistedwiththeprocessofapplyingforaCThomedaycarelicense.Theydevelopacollectionofactivities,games,songs,androutinestheycanusetosupportchildren’sliteracyandhealthydevelopment,pluslearnaboutsettingupabusinessplan.
ESLforConstructionisa12-weekprogramthatmeetstwoweeknightsfrom6p.m.to9p.m.andoffersthepossibilityofearningOSHA-10certification.Participantsdevelopconstructionvocabulary,computerskills,andapersonalcareeractionplan.Theydiscussreal-lifeworkplacescenariosandlearnaboutjobsafety,communityresources,etc.
ClassesforbothprogramsareheldinManchesteratCTWorks,andinHartford.TheseprogramsaresponsoredbyVernonRegionalAdultBasedEducationinpartnershipwiththeConnecticutPuertoRicanForum,Inc.,andarepartoftheHartfordAdultLiteracyProjectfundedbytheHartfordFoundationforPublicGiving.
Pleasecontact860-247-3227forregistrationinformation.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) FOR HEALTH
CARE WORKERS
NEW COURSE OFFERED JOINTLY BY VRABE AND
MANCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Thisseven-weekhighlyinteractivecourseisdesignedtoincreaseEnglishspeakingandcommunicationskillsforhealthcareworkersorthoseinterestedinenteringthehealthcarefield.Thiscoursewillhelpyoubecomemoreeffectiveandconfidentwhenworkingwithpatients,familiesandco-workers.
Youwill:Participateinroleplayingeveryday•situations,suchashandlingemergencies,explainingamedicalproceduretoapatient,dealingwithdifficultpatientsanddealingwithco-workersinavarietyofwaysLearnfromanenthusiasticand•supportiveinstructorwhowilltailorthecurriculumtofitstudentneedsandinterestsWorkwithclassmatesinpairs•andonteamstostrengthencross-culturalcommunicationandteamworkskillsBuildyourEnglishlisteningand•speakingskillsaswellasyourhealth-carevocabularyBeintroducedtoavarietyof•Internetresourcesthusallowingyoutocontinuetolearnonyourown
ClassDays,Dates,TimesandLocation:
MondayandWednesdays,•February7,2011throughMarch30,2011from1:00to4p.m.ClasseswillbeheldatVernon•RegionalAdultBasedEducation/CTWorks,893MainStreet,Manchester,CT06040.Classeswillnotmeetduringthe•weekofFebruary21,2011.Shouldcancellationofaclass•benecessaryduetoinclementweather,April4,2011willbedesignatedasamake-upclass.
CourseFee:$100(PayabletoVRABE)
BookDeposit:$20(whichwillberefundedtothestudentuponreturnofthetextingood condition)
Registration:ToregisterforthisexcitingnewcoursecontactRichardWelkat860-870-6060ext.24oratrichard.welk@vernonct.org.
TolearnmoreaboutVernonRegionalAdultBasedEducation(VRABE)visitusonlineatwww.vrabe.org.
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mustbringyourownacousticguitar(nylonormetalstring)toclasseachweek.Pleasenotethatnylonstringguitarstendtohaveawiderneckandwouldbebetterforlargerhands.Previousstudentsareinvitedbacktotakethiscourseasarefresher.Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedtotwelve(12)students.Thisisaverypopularclass.Pleaseregisterearly.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Johnny PrytkoFee: $54R $60NR
POTTERY CLASSESOFFERED IN MANCHESTER
POTTERY/HAND BUILDING/ WHEEL THROWING Tue. 6:00-9:00 p.m. 9 wks. MHS Starts 3/8ThispopularclassisbeingofferedontwoeveningsatManchesterHighSchool.Comeandlearnthebasictechniquesofworkingwithclayandcreatethemasterpieceofyourdreams.Handbuildingtechniqueswillallowyourcreativesidetoshinethrough.Youwillalsolearntoworkonthepotter’swheel.Inordertoallowsufficienttimefor allstudents,thisclassislimitedtoten(10)enrollmentsoneachnight.Pleaseregisterearly.Teenagersarewelcome.Therewillbea$30labfeepayabletotheinstructorthefirstnightofclasswhichwillcoverthecostofonebagofclayandtheglazingandfiringofyourpieces.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Virginia DominguezFee: $104R $110NR
POTTERY/HAND BUILDING/ WHEEL THROWING Wed. 6:00-9:00 p.m. 9 wks. MHS Starts 3/9 ThispopularclassisbeingofferedontwoeveningsatManchesterHighSchool.Comeandlearnthebasictechniquesofworkingwithclayandcreatethemasterpieceofyourdreams.Handbuildingtechniqueswillallowyourcreativesidetoshinethrough.Youwillalsolearntoworkonthepotter’swheel.Inordertoallowsufficienttimeforallstudents,thisclassislimitedtoten(10)enrollmentsoneachnight.Pleaseregisterearly.Teenagersarewelcome.Therewillbea$30labfeepayabletotheinstructorthefirstnightofclasswhichwillcoverthecostofonebagofclayandtheglazingandfiringofyourpieces.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Virginia DominguezFee: $104R $110NR
HOMES…LANDSCAPING AND HOME IMPROVEMENT
HOME LANDSCAPE DESIGN PRINCIPLES, PRACTICE AND PASSIONWed. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 5 wks. RHS Starts 3/9Focusingondesign,thiscoursewillexplorethecreativeprocessinestablishingbeautifullandscapes.Althoughgardeningisanimportantpartofresidentiallandscaping,itisonlyoneofthemanyelementsconsidered.Wewillexplorethebasicprinciplesandfundamentalsofeffectivelyalteringyouroutdoorenvironment.Thisexcitingandinformativecourseistaughtbyapublished,experienced,award-winningdesignerandinstallerwhoisapassionatelandscapegardener.Studentsshouldbringasmallsketchpad,pencilsandanotebooktoclass.Enrollmentinthisverypopularclassislimitedtoeighteen(18)students,pleaseregisterearly.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Jeff Hutton Fee: $54R $60NR
REPLACEMENT WINDOW WORKSHOPGo Green and Save $$$ too!!! Tue. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets on 3/29DoyouwanttosaveonyourheatandA/Cbillsandtakeadvantageofanyincentiveprogramsthatmightbeavailablebutdonotknowwheretostart?Whatisrightforyourhome,LowE,Argon,TriplePane,Wood,VinylorFiberglass,andwhataboutLeadPaint?Confused…???Well,don’tbe!Thisworkshopwilladdressthesequestionsandshowyouhowyourwindowsarereplaced.Thisisamustclassforanyonethinkingabouthavingwindowsreplacedorreplacingwindowsthemselves.TheinstructorisaMasterCarpenterwithover30yearsofexperience.Instructor: Paul O’Doherty Fee: $19R $25NR
GARDENINGVEGETABLE GARDENINGWed. 6:00-8:00 p.m. 6 wks. RHS Starts 3/9Itisthattimeofyeartotakealookatourgardeningpracticesmorecloselywiththehopeofhavingasuccessfulplantingandyieldingseason.Fromthebeginnertoexperiencedgardeners,thereareplentyofthingsyoucandotocreateyourbestvegetablegardenyet!Thiscoursewill
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exploreplantrequirements;gardensiteselectionandlayout;soilrequirementsincludingpH,nitrogen,phosphorusandpotassium;composting;plantselection;startingvegetableplantsfromseed;andtransplanting.Putthetechniqueslearnedfromthesetopicstogoodusegrowingyourownfreshvegetablesthissummer.Amaterialsfeeof$4.00payabletotheinstructorthefirstnightofclasswillcoverthecostofhandoutsandseedswewillbestartinginclass.Studentswillneedtosupplyshallow,seed-startingpots,traysorflatsandseedstartingorpottingsoil.Enrollmentinthiscoursewillbelimitedto12students,pleaseregisterearly.TheinstructorisaUniversityofConnecticutCertifiedMasterGardener.HepresentlyservesontheBoardofDirectorsfortheConnecticutMasterGardenerAssociation,isalicensedProfessionalEngineerandanAdjunctProfessoratECSU.There is no senior citizen discount on this class. Instructor: Roger GregoireFee: $49R $55NR
DANCE, DANCE, DANCE
BALLROOM DANCING FOR BEGINNERSMon. 6:45-7:45 p.m. 10 wks. RHS Starts 3/7TheMerengue,ChaChaandtheSwingarethethree(3)dancesyouwilllearnduringthissemesterofballroomdancing.Nopriordanceexperienceisrequired.Foreaseofmovementonthedancefloor,pleasewearshoesnotsneakers.Enrollmentinthisclasswillbelimitedtofifteen(15)COUPLES.Pleaseregisterearly.THEREISA$5LABFEEPERCOUPLEFORALLBEGINNERBALLROOMDANCINGCLASSESPAYABLETOTHEINSTRUCTORSTHEFIRSTNIGHTOFCLASSFORMATERIALREQUIREDFORTHESECLASSES.Labfeesarepayableincashormoneyordersonly. Instructors: Laura and Jason Gardiner Fee per Couple: $84R $90NR (THERE IS NO SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT ON BALLROOM DANCING CLASSES.)
BALLROOM DANCE PARTYMon. 8:00-9:00 p.m. 10 wks. RHS Starts 3/7“WherecanIdance?”…righthereatRockvilleHighSchool.LauraandJasonwillbetheDJ’sforallyourballroomdancemusic.Theywillbeavailabletodemonstrateandassistyouwithanydancesand/orstepswithwhichyoumayneedhelp.Comedanceinarelaxed
informalenvironment.Thisisagreatplacetopractice.Allsocialballroomdancersarewelcome.Enrollmentinthisclasswillbelimitedtotwenty(20)couples.Instructors: Laura and Jason GardinerFee per Couple: $84R $90NR (THERE IS NO SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT ON BALLROOM DANCE PARTY.)
BALLROOM DANCING FOR BEGINNERS–Early SessionTue. 6:45-7:45 p.m. 10 wks. RHS Starts 3/8 TheRumba,MamboandtheWaltzarethethree(3)dancesyouwilllearnduringthissemesterofballroomdancing.Nopriordanceexperienceisrequired.Foreaseofmovementonthedancefloor,pleasewearshoesnotsneakers.Enrollmentinthisclasswillbelimitedtofifteen(15)COUPLES.Pleaseregisterearly.THEREISA$5LABFEEPERCOUPLEFORALLBEGINNER BALLROOMDANCINGCLASSESPAYABLETOTHEINSTRUCTORSTHEFIRSTNIGHTOFCLASSFORMATERIALREQUIREDFORTHESECLASSES.Labfeesarepayableincashormoneyordersonly.Instructors: Laura and Jason GardinerFee per Couple: $84R $90NR (THERE IS NO SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT ON BALLROOM DANCING CLASSES.)
BALLROOM DANCING FOR BEGINNERS–Late Session Tue. 8:00-9:00 p.m. 10 wks. RHS Starts 3/8TheTango,SambaandtheFoxtrotarethethree(3)dancesyouwilllearnduringthissemesterofballroomdancing.Nopriordanceexperienceisrequired.Foreaseofmovementonthedancefloor,pleasewearshoesnotsneakers.Enrollmentinthisclasswillbelimitedtofifteen(15)COUPLES.Pleaseregisterearly.THEREISA$5LABFEEPERCOUPLEFORALLBEGINNERBALLROOMDANCINGCLASSESPAYABLETOTHEINSTRUCTORSTHEFIRSTNIGHTOFCLASSFORMATERIALREQUIREDFORTHESECLASSES.Labfeesarepayableincashormoneyordersonly.Instructors: Laura and Jason Gardiner Fee per Couple: $84R $90NR (THERE IS NO SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT ON BALLROOM DANCING CLASSES.)
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LINE DANCINGWed. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 10 wks. VCMS (Cafeteria) Starts 3/9Thisclassstartswithbeginnerdances,havingemphasisonthedancestepsusedincountrydancing,butnotlimitedtocountrydancing,andprogressestowardsbeginner/intermediate.One(1)dancewillbetaughteachweekandthepreviousweek’sdancewillbereviewed.Alldances,timepermitting,arealsoreviewedanddancedweekly.Comeandhavefunlearningthenewestdancesandsomeoftheoldies! Instructor: Sarah Preston Fee: $84R $90NR
ZUMBA…Join in this fitness craze and have fun!!!Mon. 5:45-6:45 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/7ZUMBAisperhapsoneofthebestworkoutanddanceroutinesyouwilleverdo.HypnoticLatinandInternationalRhythmsandeasy-to-followmovescreatethisone-of-a-kindfitnessprogramthatisknownasZUMBA.Workingouthasneverbeensomuchfun.Joininthishour-long,calorie-burning,body-energizing,awe-inspiringclass.ZUMBAroutinesfeatureaerobic/fitnessintervaltrainingwithacombinationoffastandslowrhythmsthattoneandsculpttheentirebody.Modificationisprovidedforbothhighandlowimpact.ZUMBAisamovefast,havefun,andfeelgoodworkout!SinceZUMBAisahigh-energyworkout,itisimportantthatstudentsregisteringtotakethisclassareingoodphysicalhealth. Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedto20students.Don’tletyourselfbedisappointed;registerearlytosecureyourplaceinZUMBAclass.Pleasewearsneakers,comfortableclothing,andbringawaterbottlewithyoutoclass.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Marlene MichaudFee: $54R $60NR
SEWING, QUILTING, CRAFTS AND MORE
FABRIC ART AND BASIC SEWING SKILLS Mon. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 7 wks. RHS Starts 3/7 (Class will not meet on 3/14 or 4/18)Whetheryouareafraidofyoursewingmachineoranexperiencedsewer,thisclassisrightforyou.Adifferentprojectwillbecompletedeachweekwhileyouexploreyourbasicsewingskills.Projectswillincludesuchthingsasafleecescarf,a
babyblanket,aponcho,heatsacks,flowerpounding,snippetart,pillowcases,anapron,andevenasimplefleececoat.Someclasseshavelabfeesofupto$5payabletotheinstructor;howeverallstudentscanjustlearnthecraftandusetheirownsupplies.Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedto12students.There is no senior citizen discount on this class. Instructor: Karen SladykFee: $54R $60NR
SMALL QUILTS AND MORE Mon. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 10 wks. VCMS Starts 3/7Haveyouadmiredthoseminiaturequiltsyou’veseen?Doyouwanttotryyourhandatcreatingoneofyourown?JoinMelindaasshesharesherloveofquiltingandminis.Youwillexplorethisareaofquiltmakingasyouusethetechniquesforsuccessfulminiaturequiltmaking.Studentswillneedtobringasewingmachineingoodworkingorderwithanaccurate¼”foot.Youwilluseyourrotarycutter,matandruler.Startwithafatquarterbundleandfinishwithaquilt!Pleasebringbasicsewingsuppliesand3to5fatquartersof100%cottonfabricthefirstnight.Youwillreceiveacompletesupplylistatthefirstclass.Instructor: Melinda RogersFee: $54R $60NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)
BEGINNER QUILTINGTue. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 10 wks. VCMS Starts 3/8Areyoureadytotryyourhandatquilting?Comespendtimeinabeginnerfriendlyclassasyoudiscoveranewskill.Youwillneedtobringyoursewingmachineingoodworkingorderwitha¼”foot.Wewillbeintroducingthetoolsofthequiltingtrade:rotarycutters,rulersandmats.Youwillworkonabeginnerprojectthatincreasesyourconfidenceeachweek.Studentswilllearncutting,piecingandpressingtechniquesthatwillcarryovertotheirnextproject.Theinstructorwilldistributeasupplylistthefirstnightofclass.Instructor: Melinda RogersFee: $54R $60NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)
BEGINNER QUILTING—LEVEL TWO “My Next Quilt”Wed. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 10 wks. VCMS Starts 3/9You’vemadeyourfirstquilt—whatshouldyoudonext?JoinMelindainthisbeginnerfriendlyclassassheworkswithyoutocontinueonyourwaywithyourquilting.Shewillfocusonimprovingcuttingandsewingtechniquesasyouworkonyour
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quilt.Studentsneedtobringtheirownsewingmachineingoodworkingorderwitha¼”foot.Wewillusebasicsewingandquiltingsuppliesandlearntousenewstylesofquiltingrulers.Asupplylistwillbeemailedormailedtoyouonceyouhaveregisteredforthisleveltwobeginnerclass.Studentsfrompreviousbeginnerclassesarewelcome!Instructor: Melinda RogersFee: $54R $60NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)
SEWING 101Wednesday Morning 9:30-11:30 a.m. 10 wks. Rockville Center Starts 3/9Getreadyforspringwithanewpurseandalltheaccessories!Startwithfabricthat makesyouhappyandcreateapracticalbagwithlotsofpockets.Afterthat,makeamatchingwalletandcellphonecase.Whilewe’reatit,let’sincludeakeyfob,andforthosewhotravel,apassport/ticketholder.Studentsregisteringforthisclassshouldhavebasicsewingskillsandmustbringtheirsewingmachinewiththemtoclassingoodworkingorder.Asupplylistandphotographwillbesenttostudentsuponregistration.Instructor: Laurie DhandapaniFee: $54R $60NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)
QUILTING—INTERMEDIATEWednesday Afternoon 12:00-2 p.m. 10 wks. Rockville Center Starts 3/9TheFeatheredStardesignisoneoftheprettiestofthetraditionalpatternsandisnotashardtomakeasyoumightthink.Thissemesterwewillmakeafabulousstar,whichcanbefinishedasawallhanging(inclass)orbeusedasamedallioninaquilt(madebythestudentoutsideofclass).Studentsregisteringforthisclassmusthaveexperiencewithaccuratemeasuringandrotarycutting.Studentsmustbringtheirsewingmachinewiththemtoclassingoodworkingorder.Asupplylistandphotographwillbesenttostudentsuponregistration.Instructor: Laurie DhandapaniFee: $54R $60NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)
FANCYWORK Mon. 6:30- 8:30 p.m. 10 wks. RHS Starts 3/7Fancyworkisdefinedas“embroideryandotherdecorativeneedlework”.Thisclasswillgivethestudentexperienceinhandappliqué,handembroideryandsomebeadingand
ribbonwork.WewillcreateaJacobeanfloraldesignwithlotsofinterest!Startcollectinglittlebitsofribbon,beadsandanassortmentofprettyfabricsandgetreadyforsomefun.Priorexperiencewithneedle-turnappliquérecommended.Asupplylistandphotographwillbesenttostudentsuponregistration.Nosewingmachineisrequiredforthisclass. Registerearlyforthisclassasenrollmentislimitedto10students. There is no senior citizen discount on this class. Instructor: Laurie DhandapaniFee: $54R $60NR
HAND EMBROIDERY Wed. 6:30- 8:30 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/9Takeastepbackintimeanddiscovertherelaxingartofhandembroidery.Inthisclassthestudentwillprogressfromthebasicstitchestomoreadvancedonlaidandcompositestitcherytechniques.Youwillbeamazedatwhataneedleandthreadcancreate!Thefinishedpiece,acrewelstylefloraldesign,willbesuitableforframingorforuseinapillowtop.Alllevelsincludingbeginnersarewelcometojointhisclass.Asupplylistandphotographwillbesenttostudentsuponregistration.Nosewingmachineisrequiredforthisclass.Registerearlyforthisclassasenrollmentislimitedto10students.There is no senior citizen discount on this class. Instructor: Laurie DhandapaniFee: $54R $60NR
CROCHET 101 Wed. 6:00- 8:00 p.m. 6 wks. RHS Starts 3/9Thisclassisforanyonewishingtolearnthetrueartofcrochetwhilehavingfunandmeetingnewfriends.Youwillbetaughttheproperwaytoholdthecrochethook,thepartsofthecrochethook,andvarioustypesandsizesofthecrochethooks.Wewillstartwiththesliplooponthehookandsomeofthebasiccrochetstitchesbeginningwiththefoundationstitches,workingthebodyofacrochetpiece,securingandfinishingoffasamplecrochetpiece.Basicrulesofcrochetingwillbetaughtalongwithcrochetterminology.Pleasebringtoclassacrochethook,sizeHorIaswellas1or2skeinsof“RedHeartYarn”,mediumworstedyarninsolidcolors,scissors,aplasticyarnneedle,asmallmeasuringtapeandamagnifyingglassifneeded.Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedtoten(10)students.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Diane Snarski Fee: $54R $60NR
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JEWELRY MAKING 101 Session I: Mon. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 7 wks. RHS Meets on 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/25 and 5/2Session II: Tue. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 7 wks. RHS Meets on 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/26 and 5/3 Thisclassisforanyonewhoisinterestedinmakingbeadedjewelry.Ifyouhavetakenitbefore,whynotcomeagain!Youwillhavetheopportunitytomakeadifferentaccessoryeachweek.Youwilllearntomakeearrings,bracelets,andnecklaceswithmanydifferenttypesofbeadsincludingglass,plastic,metal,semi-precious,etc.Youcanmakeasmanyitemsastimeallowsineachclass.Theinstructorwillsupplyallofthetools,andwillbringsuppliesforyoutopurchase.Therewillbealabfeechargedeachweekthatwillvaryfrom$1to$10dependinguponthebeadsselectedforeachproject.Comeandmakesomethingspecialforgiftgivingorforyourself.Thiscourseisgreatfun!Enrollmentislimited,pleaseregisterearly.Instructor: Sandy MerrillFee: $54R $60NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)
JEWELRY MAKING 101 OFFERED AT VERNON YOUTH SERVICESThursday 9:00-11:00 a.m. 7 wks. VYSMeets on 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/28, and 5/5 Thisclassisforanyonewhoisinterestedinmakingbeadedjewelry.Thisisagreatopportunityforsomeonewhoislookingforawaytospendsomeleisuretimewhilemakingbeautifulpiecesofjewelryforthemselvesorforgiftgiving.Theinstructorwillsupplyallofthetoolsyouneedtocreateearrings,braceletsandnecklaceswithglass,plastic,metalandsemi-preciousbeads.Therewillbealabfeechargedeveryweekthatwillvaryfrom$1to$10dependinguponthebeadsselectedforeachproject.Thiscourseisgreatfun.Enrollmentislimited,pleaseregisterearly. Instructor: Sandy MerrillFee: $54R $60NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)
ONE-NIGHT CRAFT CLASSES ARE OFFERED IN VERNON AND MANCHESTER BY RITA VERSCH.
THE REGISTRATION FEE FOR THESE ONE-NIGHT CLASSES IS $15
FOR BOTH RESIDENTS AND NON-RESIDENTS. THIS
REGISTRATION FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE THE LAB FEE PAYABLE
TO THE INSTRUCTOR AT THE CLASS. ALL LAB FEES MUST BE PAID
IN CASH TO THE INSTRUCTOR. THERE ARE NO SENIOR CITIZEN
DISCOUNTS GIVEN ON ONE-NIGHT CRAFT CLASSES.
ONE-STROKE WISTERIA AND IVYMon. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets 3/7LearnthepaintingtechniqueofDonnaDewberry.Youwilllearntopaintwisteriaaswellassmallandlargeleavestomakeavine,takinghomewithyouabeautifulfinishedproduct.Thereisa$10labfeepayabletotheinstructor.Fee: $15R and NR ONE-STROKE CHRYSANTHEMUMSTue. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 1 night MHS Meets 3/8Learnthetechniqueofone-strokepaintingforthebeginner.Youwillleavehavingpaintedchrysanthemumsandleavesonaglassproject.Thereisa$10labfeepayabletotheinstructor.Fee: $15R and NR
ONE-STROKE ROSEBUDMon. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets 3/14Learnthetechniqueofone-strokepainting.Youwilllearntopaintrosebudsandleavesonavine.Onceyouhavemasteredthetechniqueyouwillpaintonalovelythreepicture-frameset.Thereisa$10labfeepayabletotheinstructor.Fee: $15R and NRONLINE REGISTRATION
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ONE-STROKE HYDRANGEA Tue. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 1 night MHS Meets 3/15Learnthetechniqueofone-strokepainting.Youwilllearntopainthydrangeasandleaves,afterwhichyouwillpaintonaglassvasewhichisyourstokeepandenjoyforyearstocome.Thereisa$10labfeepayabletotheinstructor. Fee: $15R and NR
ONE-STROKE OPEN ROSE Mon. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets 3/21Students first should have taken the rosebud class prior to enrolling in this class. Learnthetechniqueofone-strokepainting.Youwillpaintopenrosesandleavesonaglassvasewhichisyourstotakehomeandenjoyforyearstocome.Thereisa$10labfeepayabletotheinstructor.Fee: $15R and NR ONE-STROKE DAISIESTue. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 1 night MHS Meets 3/22Learnthetechniqueofone-strokepaintingforthebeginner.Youwillleavehavingpainteddaisiesandleavesonaglassproject.Thereisa$10labfeepayabletotheinstructor.Fee: $15R and NR
ONE-STROKE PANSYMon. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets 3/28Studentsshouldhavetakeneitheronestrokerosebudorone-strokesunflowerclasspriortotakingthisclass.Learnthetechniqueofone-strokepainting.Youwillpaintpansiesonaglassvasewhichyouwillenjoyforyearstocome.Thereisalabfeeof$10payabletotheinstructor.Fee: $15R and NR
ONE-STROKE WILD FLOWERS AND BUTTERFLIESTue. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 1 night MHS Meets 3/29Learnthetechniqueofone-strokepainting.Youwilllearnthetechniqueofpaintingwildflowersandbutterflies.Onceyouhavemasteredthetechniqueyouwillcreatealovelyfinishedproducttotakehome.Thereisa$10labfeepayabletotheinstructor.Fee: $15R and NR
SUNFLOWER SPRING WREATHMon. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets 4/4Springisintheair!Comeandmakeabeautifuleighteeninchwreathwithbouquetsofsilksunflowers,eucalyptus,assortmentofsilkspringflowers,driedflowers,hydrangeasandabeautifulbow.Thereisa$20labfeepayabletotheinstructor. Fee: $15R and NRNOTE: Please bring a glue gun, glue sticks, wire cutters and scissors to all floral craft classes. These supplies are not necessary for the painting classes.
SPRING TABLE ARRANGEMENT Tue. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 1 night MHS Meets 4/5Brightenupyourhome,andjustintimeforEasterdecorateyourtablewiththisbeautifulcenterpiece.Youwilllearnthetechniquesoffloralarrangingbyusinganassortmentofsilkspringflowers,driedflowers,hydrangeas,ribbonandaddthefinaltouchofpencilcandles.Thereisa$20labfeepayabletotheinstructor. Fee: $15R and NR NOTE: Please bring a glue gun, glue sticks, wire cutters and scissors to all floral craft classes. These supplies are not necessary for the painting classes.
VICTORIAN SILK AND DRIED FLOWER WREATHMon. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets 4/11ComecreateabeautifulVictorianwreathbyusingroses,hydrangeas,andavarietyofdriedflowers.Addabowandembellishwithlaceandpearls.Thereisa$20labfeepayabletotheinstructor.Fee: $15R and NR NOTE: Please bring a glue gun, glue sticks, wire cutters and scissors to all floral craft classes. These supplies are not necessary for the painting classes.
BASKET FILLED WITH POTPOURRI Tue. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 1 night MHS Meets 4/12Createyourownbasketbygluingtherimofabasketwithrealdriedrosesandavarietyofdriedflowers.Intertwineribbonandtwobeautifulbowsforeachhandle.Thenfillthebasketwithrosescentedpotpourriandanyroominyourhousewillsmellheavenly.Thereisa$20labfeepayabletotheinstructor.Fee: $15R and NR
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Allclassesareco-edunlessdesignatedotherwise.Allofthesecoursescanbestrenuous;therefore,consultaphysicianbeforeenrolling.Byenrollinginthesecourses,youindicatethatyouhavenophysicalconditionthatwouldmakeyourparticipationhazardoustoyourhealth.
ZUMBA…Join in this fitness craze and have fun!!!Mon. 5:45-6:45 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/7ZUMBAisperhapsoneofthebestworkoutanddanceroutinesyouwilleverdo.HypnoticLatinandInternationalRhythmsandeasy-to-followmovescreatethisone-of-a-kindfitnessprogramthatisknownasZUMBA.Workingouthasneverbeensomuchfun.Joininthishour-long,calorie-burning,body-energizing,awe-inspiringclass.ZUMBAroutinesfeatureaerobic/fitnessintervaltrainingwithacombinationoffastandslowrhythmsthattoneandsculpttheentirebody.Modificationisprovidedforbothhighandlowimpact.ZUMBAisamovefast,havefun,andfeelgoodworkout!SinceZUMBAisahigh-energyworkout,itisimportantthatstudentsregisteringtotakethisclassareingoodphysicalhealth.Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedto20students.Don’tletyourselfbedisappointed;registerearlytosecureyourplaceinZUMBAclass.Pleasewearsneakers,comfortableclothing,andbringawaterbottlewithyoutoclass.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Marlene MichaudFee: $54R $60NR
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSUWed. 6:00-8:00 p.m. 6 wks. RHS Starts 3/9BrazilianJiu-Jitsuisaground-basedmartialartdevelopedandadvancedbytheGracieFamily.Unlikeothergrabblingartstheobjectiveisnotto“pin”youropponent,butrathertogainpositionaladvantageandapplyajointlockorchoketoforceyouropponentintosubmission.BJJendorsestheconceptthatasmaller,weakerpersonusingleverageandgoodtechniquecandefendthemselvesonthegroundagainstalarger,strongeropponent.Repetitivepracticeoftechniquesandsparringwithresistingpartnersconstitutethemajorareasofpractice.Allstudentsspar/trainwitharesistingpartner.Resistancestartslowandincreasesasthestudentprogresses.Safetyisprioritynumberoneasyoulearnthe“Basic24”positionalcontrols,escapesandsubmissions.Thisclassisopentoanyoneeighteen(18)yearsofageorolder.
Thegroupsizewillbelimitedtofourteen(14)students.Sinceabasicuniformisrequired,registrationforthisclassmustbedoneoverthetelephoneandnotonline.TryBrazilianJiu-Jitsuforyourselfandseehowgreatyoufeelaftergettingthebesttotalbodyworkoutyou’veeverexperienced.Otherresultscanincludeloweredstresslevels,improvedconfidenceinknowingthatyouarepreparedtodefendyourself,andweightloss.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Peter Borofsky Fee: $100 R and NR includes the cost of the basic uniform, height and weight must be given at the time of registration. Telephone registration is required for this class.
HATHA YOGA--BEGINNERTue. 6:15-7:30 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/8Thiscourseisopentobeginnerstudentsandwillfocusonbasicyogapostures,breathingtechniques,stretchingandrelaxation.Studentswhoenrollinthiscourseneedtobephysicallyabletoperformthesepostures.Balancingaidsareusedtogodeeperintotheconnectivetissueandintothestretch.Yogaisawaytoexplorethemindandbodyconnection.Studentswithsomeyogaexperiencearemorethanwelcometojointhisclassaswell;howevertheclasswillstartatthebeginnerlevelandwillprogresswiththebeginnerstudentinmind.Pleasewearcomfortableclothingandbringayogamatwithyoutoclass.Instructor: Kim RivestFee: $54R $60NR
LOW IMPACT AEROBICSMon. 7:00-8:00 p.m. 6 wks. RHS Starts 3/7 Thisclassprovidesallthecardiovascularbenefitsofaerobicswithoutthestresstoyourjoints.Eachworkoutincludesawarm-up(anaerobiccomponentwithoutthejumping),plusstretchingandstrengtheningexercisesforcompletetoningandflexibility. Instructor: Pat Stauder Fee: $44R $50NR
COED VOLLEYBALL–INTERMEDIATEWed. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/9Thisintermediatelevelvolleyballclass offersfun-filledeveningsasyouimproveyourgame.Classesbeginwithwarm-upexercisesandskill-buildingtechniques.Thefocusisonteamplaying.Stayfitandmeetnewpeople.Instructor: Doug Duda Fee: $54R $60NR
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Areyoutiredoffinancingdinner?Imaginereturningfromavacationandnothavingapennyofitonyourcreditcard.Personalandfamilybudgetingdoesnothavetobedifficult.Withalittleinstructionanyonecanlearntomasterhisorherbudget.Learnhowtoownyourownpaycheckandgetoutofdebtcompletely.Studentswillreceiveabudgetandexperiencedcoachingonhowtouseit.Therewillbea$10feeformaterialspayabletotheinstructorthefirstnightofclass.REGISTRATIONFORTHISCLASSMUSTBEDONEBYMAIL.Instructor: Craig NelsonThe Financial Literacy Coalition No Registration Fee LVA-CT RIVER EAST TUTOR TRAINING WORKSHOPS LiteracyVolunteersofAmerica-CTRiverEastholdsperiodictutortrainingworkshopsintheVernonarea.Formoreinformation,pleasecallLiteracyVolunteersofAmerica-CTRiverEastat860-528-7422.
BREAST CANCER DETECTION AND HEART DISEASE SCREENING Ifyouareawomanbetweenage40and64andhavelimitedincomeandnohealthinsurance,youmaybeeligibleforaFREEPaptest,mammogram,andheartdiseasescreeningthroughEasternConnecticutHealthNetwork’sCTBreastandCervicalCancerEarlyDetectionProgram.FormoreinformationcallDebraat860-872-5368.TheseservicesaremadepossiblewiththesupportoftheCentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention,andtheConnecticutDepartmentofPublicHealthandCervicalCancerDetectionProgram.CalltodaytofindoutifyouqualifyfortheseFREEhealthscreenings.
EASTERN CONNECTICUT HEALTH NETWORK FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CENTERECHN’sFamilyDevelopmentCentersinVernonandManchesterofferavarietyofservicestofamiliesintheVernonandManchesterareas.Servicesofferedatthecentersinclude:playgroups;homevisitscenteredarounddevelopmentallyappropriateactivityratherthanindividualchild;parentingworkshops;parentingclasses;toy,videoandbooklendinglibrary;andcomputerandInternetservices.ParentscancontactJoanGonyeauattheManchesterCenterat860-647-3330orTessMacKenzieattheVernonCenterat860-875-5771.
WALK AND TONEMon. 6:00-6:45 p.m. 5 wks. RHS Starts 3/14 Joina45minutewalkingandtoningclass.Walkingwillbeoutdoorsonthetrackunlessweatherrequiresthatitbeindoors.Instructor: Pat Stauder Fee: $29R $35NR
THE FOLLOWING TWO CLASSES ARE OFFERED AT ROCKVILLE
HIGH SCHOOL IN THE REGIONAL VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURAL
BUILDINGINTERMEDIATE FLORAL DESIGNMon. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 7 wks. RHS VoAg Building Starts 3/7Experiencedstudentswillbeworkingwithfreshflowers.Morechallengingdesignswillbetaught.Therewillbeaweeklylabfeeof$15payabletotheinstructortocoverthecostofsupplies.Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedtotwelve(12)students.There is no senior citizen discount given on this class.PLEASENOTETHATIFTHEMONDAYNIGHTINTERMEDIATEFLORALDESIGNCLASSFILLS,WEWILLOFFERASECONDCLASSONWEDNESDAYNIGHTBEGINNINGON3/9. Instructor: Cindy Gorsky Fee: $44R $50NR
BEGINNING FLORAL DESIGN Tue. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 7 wks. RHS VoAg Building Starts 3/8Beginnerswilllearnthebasicsoffloraldesignusingfreshflowers.Careandhandlingoffreshmaterialsandtheprinciplesofgooddesignwillbediscussed.Therewillbeaweeklylabfeeof$12payabletotheinstructortocoverthecostofsupplies.Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedtotwelve(12)students.There is no senior citizen discount given on this class.Instructor: Cindy Gorsky Fee: $44R $50NR
COMMUNITY SERVICE ADVERTISEMENTS
STEALING FROM PETER TO PAY PAUL? Budgeting and Debt EliminationTue. 7:00-8:30 p.m. 2 wks. RHS Starts 3/15
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EMPLOYERSOUR WORKPLACE EDUCATION
PROGRAM BRINGS THE CLASSROOMRIGHT TO YOUR COMPANY!
WE OFFER LOW COST, CUSTOMIZED TRAINING FORYOUR EMPLOYEES RELATIVE TO YOUR COMPANY’S NEEDS.
WORKPLACE EDUCATION focuses on the skills your employees need to advance, retain present positions, and increase productivity. workplace education includes computer training in Microsoft office applications.
adult basic education (Pre-geD)-Thisprogramfocuseson basic literacy andmathskills,andisdesignedforstudentswhodonotmeettheminimumrequirementsfortheGEDprogram.
general education Development (geD) -Analternativeroutetoahighschooldiploma,thisclassroombasedprogramofferscoursesinEnglish,WritingSkills,SocialStudies,Literature,Math,ScienceandtheArts.TheprogrampreparesstudentstotaketheConnecticutGEDexam.
The National external Diploma Program (NeDP) -Thisisanalternativepathtoahighschooldiplomaforadults.Thisprogramoffersno classroom instruction butisaseriesofassessments.AnadultwhocompletestheportfolioassessmentisawardedaVernonRegionalAdultHighSchoolDiploma.
The Credit Diploma Program (CDP) -ThisprogramoffersstudentsanavenuetosuccessfullycompletetheStateofConnecticut’srequirementsforhighschoolcompletion.Academicclassesarestructuredtomeetthegraduationrequirements.Studentsmaybeawardedcreditforworkexperienceandmilitaryservice.AVernonRegionalAdultHighSchoolDiplomaisawardeduponcompletion.
english as a Second Language (eSL) -InstructionisdesignedforadultswhohavelimitedproficiencyintheEnglishLanguage.Theprogramiscustomizedtomeetemployerandemployeeneeds.
employer benefits:Increasedproductivity,reducedtimepertask,lowererrorrates,enhancedemployeeretentionandemployeepromotion,improvedteamperformanceandabilitytounderstand,learn,andapplynewinformation,improvedhealthandsafetyrecord,andahighersuccessrateintransferringemployeewithinthecompany.
employee benefits: Improvedemployeemorale,teamperformanceandincreasedconfidenceleadstopositiveattitudetowardschange.Otherbenefitsincludeimprovedcapacitytothinkcritically,solveproblemsandbecomeself-directedlearnerswiththeabilitytounderstand,processandapplynewinformation.
Contact: richard welk, Coordinator at 860-870-6060 ext. 24richard.welk@vernonct.org
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
REGISTRATION BEGINS ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2011Spring Semester begins on March 7, 2011
RESIDENTS OF VERNON AND MANCHESTER WILL BE CHARGED THE RESIDENT FEE; ALL OTHERS WILL BE CHARGED THE NON-RESIDENT FEE.NO CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT ANY OF OUR LOCATIONS DURING THE WEEK OF APRIL 18, 2011 DUE TO SCHOOL VACATION. HOW TO REGISTER
• ONLINE REGISTRATION AT www.vrabe.org • bY MaIL CompletetheregistrationformonPage31.MailittogetherwithyourcheckpayabletoVernonContinuingEducationto:VernonContinuingEducation,RockvilleHighSchool,70LovelandHillRoad,Vernon,CT06066.
• bY TeLePHoNe IfyouarepayingwithyourMasterCardorVisa,youmayregisterbetweenthehoursof8:00a.m.and3:00p.m.,MondaythroughFridaybycalling860-870-6060.
• bY FaX IfyouarepayingwithyourMasterCardorVisa,youmayregisterbyfaxingyourregistrationformandallrequiredcreditcardinformationto860-870-6455. FaXeS wILL NoT be aCCePTeD UNTIL TUeSDaY, FebrUarY 1st • TO REGISTER IN PERSON YoumayregisterinpersonMondaythroughFridayfrom8:00a.m.until2:30p.m.byvisitingtheContinuingEducationofficeatRockvilleHighSchool,70LovelandHillRoadinVernon.
Please make checks payable to vernon Continuing education.
reSIDeNT aND NoN-reSIDeNT Fee: PerSoNS LIvINg IN verNoN aND MaNCHeSTer oNLY are CHargeD THe reSIDeNT Fee; aLL oTHerS wILL be CHargeD THe NoN-reSIDeNT Fee.
regISTraTIoN CoNFIrMaTIoNS are oNLY avaILabLeIF YoU regISTer oNLINe aT www.vrabe.org.
reFUND PoLICYArefundisgivenonlyiftheclassyouareregistering
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GENERAL INFORMATION
CLASSES ARE HELD IN VERNON AND MANCHESTERPleasecheckindividualcourseschedulesfordate,timeandlocationofeachclass.Key:RHS=RockvilleHighSchool;VCMS=VernonCenterMiddleSchool;MHS=ManchesterHighSchool;CTWORKS=VRABE/CTWORKS;RockvilleCenter;VernonYouthServices.
1.REGISTRATIONFEES:Payableatthetimeofregistration.Paymentcanbemadebycheck,cash,moneyorder,MasterCardorVisa.Thisdoesnotincludethecostofbooks,materialsorlabfees.Seecoursedescriptionfordetails.R=residentfeeandNR=non-residentfee.PersonslivinginVernonandManchesteronlyarechargedtheresidentfee;allotherswillbechargedthenon-residentfee.THEREWILLBEA$20FEECHARGEDFORCHECKSRETURNEDTOOUROFFICEDUETOINSUFFICIENTFUNDS.
2.REGISTRATIONBEGINSONTUESDAY,FEBRUARY1,2011.
3. SeNIor CITIZeNS (62 years of age) and handicapped persons are charged one-half the usual registration fee on one course each semester costing $29 or more.Coursesnotsubjecttodiscountsareindicatedinthecatalog.Nodiscountisgivenonanylimitedenrollmentcourseoronanyacademiccourse.Computerclasses,somequiltingclasses,somepaintinganddrawingclassesandbridgeclasswillbeofferedtoseniorcitizensata25%discount.Onlyonediscountmaybeappliedeachsemester.
4.LABFEES:Alllabfeesarepayableincashormoneyorderdirectlytotheinstructoronthefirstnightofclass.Personalcheckswillnotbeacceptedforlabfees.
5. No regISTraTIoN CoNFIrMaTIoN wILL be MaILeD To YoU. regISTraTIoN CoNFIrMaTIoNS are oNLY avaILabLe IF YoU regISTer oNLINe aT www.vrabe.org.
6.CLASSCANCELLATIONSduetoinclementweatherorotheremergenciescanbeseenonyourlocaltelevisionstationandwillbeannouncedonthetelephonevoicemailattheContinuingEducationoffice.Youmayaccessthisinformationbycalling860-870-6060andselectingoption3fromthemenu.Thegeneralruleisthatifdayschooliscancelledorclosedearly,thenalleveningclasseswillbecancelledaswell.
7.TEACHERABSENCE:Ifaninstructorisabsentforanyreason,heorshewillnotifyclassmembersandaweekwillbeaddedontotheendofthesemestertomakeupthemissedclass.
8.VernonContinuingEducationreservestherighttocancelclasses,changeinstructors,ormakeanymodificationstoinsurethesoundnessoftheprogram.Refundswillnotbegivenbecauseofachangeofinstructor.
9.Unlessotherwisestatedinaspecificcoursewrite-up,allstudentstakingContinuingEducationclassesmustbeatleasteighteenyearsofage.
10. reSIDeNT aND NoN-reSIDeNT Fee: PerSoNS LIvINg IN verNoN aND MaNCHeSTer oNLY are CHargeD THe reSIDeNT Fee; aLL oTHerS wILL be CHargeD THe NoN-reSIDeNT Fee.
reFUND PoLICYArefundisgivenonlyiftheclassyouareregistering
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DIRECTIONS TO ROCKVILLE HIGH SCHOOLTravelingEast:LeaveInterstate84atexits64-65.Rampdivides.Bearleft.Rampdividesagain,bearrighttostoplight.Youwillbeonroute83North.Gotothe8thstoplightonroute83.AtthatlightturnrightontoLovelandHillRoad.RockvilleHighSchoolisatthetopofthehillontheright.Enterinfirstdriveway.TravelingWest:LeaveInterstate84atexit66.Turnrightattheendoftheexitramp.GotothestopsignandturnleftontoBoltonRoad.GostraightthroughthestoplightandfollowCenterRoadtotheend.TurnleftattheendofCenterRoadontoReganRoad.Atthefirststoplightgorightontoroute83North.AtthefirststoplightturnrightontoLovelandHillRoad.RockvilleHighSchoolisatthetopofthehillontheright.Enterinfirstdriveway.
DIRECTIONS TO ROCKVILLE CENTERFollowtheTravelingEastdirectionstoRockvilleHighSchool.Donotgorightatthe8thstoplightbutrathercontinuestraightonroute83.Continueonroute83forfouradditionalstoplights.Attheforthsetoflightsroute83takesaleftturn,androute74begins.Donotgoleft.Staystraightonroute74.AtthesecondsetoflightsyouwillseeRockvilleGeneralHospitalonyourright.GothroughthoselightsandtheVernonRegionalAdultEducationofficeisthefirstofficeinthenextblockontheright(33WestMainStreet).Toparkinthelot,takearightatthelightsatRockvilleGeneralHospitalandthentakethefirstleftintoourparkinglot.Youmayenterthebuildingthroughthelowerleveldoorandwalkupthestairstothemainlevel,oryoumaywalkuptheoutsidestairsandenterthebuildingthroughthefrontdoor.
DIRECTIONS TO MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOLTravelingEast:LeaveInterstate84atexit60.Turnrightattheendoftheexit.Roadforks,bearleft,andgothroughthelights(CheneyTechisonyourleft).Atthenextstoplight,gorightontoMiddleTurnpike.ContinueeastonMiddleTurnpikepastthemajorintersectionsofAdams,Broad,MainandSummitStreets.AftercrossingoverSummitStreet,ManchesterHighSchoolis1/10thmileontheright.TravelingWest:LeaveInterstate84atexit63.TurnrightattheendoftheexitontoDemingStreet.Atthesecondstoplight,gorightontoOaklandStreet.ContinuetofollowOaklandStreetovertherailroadcrossing.OaklandStreetbecomesSummitStreet.FollowSummitStreettothestoplightatSummitandMiddleTurnpikeEast.TurnleftontoMiddleTurnpikeEast.ManchesterHighSchoolis1/10thmileontheright.
ONLINE REGISTRATION Beginson
February1,2011atwww.vrabe.org
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REGISTRATION FORM
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM IN FULL AND MAIL IT TO:VERNON CONTINUING EDUCATION, ROCKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
70 LOVELAND HILL ROAD, VERNON, CT 06066
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