Winter 2010 Registration Information
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Interactive PDF: Class Schedules
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093101 Aerobics Step/Low Impact M 5:45-6:45 8 $35.00
Teacher: BORN
An all level step and low impact aerobics class for those who want to improve cardiovascular fitness. Class consists of warm-up, low impact aerobics for approximately 25 minutes, concentrated upper body and floor work followed by a cool-down stretch. Please bring mat towel, sneakers and water bottle.
093102 Accent Reduction M 6:00-8:00 8 $58.00
Teacher: Katz
This class will teach you to be more confident speaking English so that you are clearly understood wherever you go. We will teach you how to talk in the workplace, on an interview, during social situations at the grocery, while shopping, at the doctor's office, at your children's' schools, and on the telephone.
093103 Belly Dancing, Int/Adv M 6:30-8:00 8 $46.00
Teacher: CECCHINI
Learn more advanced footwork, hip work, armwork, veil work & steps. A complete choreographed dance will also be taught. Please wear standard dance attire, tights, leotards, leggings, sport bras or other work-out clothes. Baggy apparel makes learning correct alignment of the body very difficult. You will also need a shawl or large scarf. No special footwear is needed.
093105 Body Toning M 6:45-7:45 8 $35.00
Teacher: BORN
An all level body workout designed to improve, strengthen, and firm muscle tone. Class consists of a warm-up, head to toe workout using hand weights as an option in providing your own degree of challenge. Everyone works at their own exercise level. Please bring mat, towel, sneakers, and water bottle, also 1-3 pound hand weights optional.
093107 Adobe Photoshop Elements- V5/6 M 5:00-7:00 8 $68.00
Teacher: SMITH
This is a course for the student with at least some computer experience other than WEB SURFING. Students should have daily access to a computer while enrolled in class, and know how to open a program, use scroll bars, and how to locate files. The student will learn how to connect his camera to his computer, how to enhance photos, and transfer images between folders among many other subjects. The Adobe Photoshop Elemenst 5/6 application program is used exclusively in classroom instruction. The student may want to purchase this application for his home computer. It is installed on all classroom computers. Practice at home is essential for an understanding of some of the exercises performed in class, or when required for homework. Each student should bring a "flashdrive" to all class sessions. Its capacity should be either 512MB or 1GB.
093201 Belly Dancing, Beginning T 6:30-8:00 8 $46.00
Teacher: CECCHINI
Belly dancing is a unique form recognized as an art form in its own right. It is a dance for all body forms and ages. It enhances the female inner beauty and movement, and it is a joyful way of exercising, strengthening and toning the body. Please wear standard dance attire, tights, leotards, leggings, sport bras or other work-out clothes. Baggy apparel makes learning correct alignment of the body very difficult. You will also need a shawl or large scarf. No special footwear is needed.
093207 Ceramics & Pottery T 6:30-9:30 0 $82.00
Teacher: LILLIE
This class will include a basic understanding of the ceramic process including, treatments of clay; qualities and differences in functional & decorative designs; recognition of properties, limitations and possibilities of clay. Construction will be through hand-building and potter's wheel techniques. Preparation of clay and use of classroom tools. No storage and no glazes will be provided. $40 paid to instructor for basic supplies, clay & firing fee.
093209 Adobe Photoshop Elements- V5/6+ T 6:00-8:00 8 $68.00
Teacher: SMITH
This is a course for the student with prior Photoshop Elements 5/6 experience. The material covered is a follow on to the basic digital camera class and will expand upon those tools used previously. There will be a very brief review in the opening session (week 1) of some of the tools. As before, the Adobe Photoshop Elements 5/6 application program will be briefly used in classroom instruction. The students will now utilize an ArcSoft application called PhotoBase 4.5. While it won't be necessary for the student to purchase this program for home use, many will find it to be a worthwhile investment in their photo future. Among items of interest in this new application will be the ability of the student to produce his own slide shows, complete with coordinated music, video and his own photos in a complete slide show. Each student should bring a "flashdrive" to all class sessions. Its capacity should be either 512MB or 1GB
093210 MS Excel, Beginning T 5:30-7:30 6 $63.00
Teacher: GOODMAN
This course will introduce the student to the popular spreadsheet program. Hands-on training will include data entering such as text, numbers and formulas. The student will also be introduced to setting up worksheets with functions and charts. This course will give the novice the basic skills required to work with this powerful office tool. Cost includes class text.
093218 Painting, Beginning (All Mediums) T 6:30-9:00 8 $70.00
Teacher: GRABER
The instructor can cover all mediums (tempera, watercolor, gauges, acrylic & oils) and suggest that the student decide on one type of material to use during class. Learning about balance, color, color mixing, treatments & techniques, as well as critiquing methods will be covered. SEE MATERIALS LIST GIVEN WITH REGISTRATION
093219 Painting, Watercolor T 3:30-6:00 8 $70.00
Teacher: CHEROF
This class is designed for students of all levels, the less experienced painter, as well as the intermediate & more advanced person who is ready to develop a style of his/her own. Learn various techniques of watercolor such as glazing, wet & dry, & the use & characteristics of color. Bring an open mind, enthusiasm & have fun. For the first class bring 140 lb. water-color paper, palette, 1 tube of red, yellow, blue & water color brush size 10, other materials will be discussed.
093224 Spanish, Int/Adv Conversation T 7:00-9:00 8 $58.00
Teacher: Rebaza
Students will work on reading comprehension and oral expression by studying theme vocabulary and talking in complete sentences while practicing verb usage and conjugation.
093225 Spanish, Beginning Conversation T 5:30-7:00 8 $66.00
Teacher: Rebaza
Students will acquire awareness of Spanish pronunciation through learning the alphabet, basic grammar and vocabulary. Topics will include: greetings, nouns, articles, pronouns, basic & irregular verbs, foods, celebrations, shopping, traveling and holidays.
Book used: Spanish for Everyone, Beginners by Suzsanna Rios purchased when register. If you have book you may deduct $26 from fee.
093230 Yoga, Beginning T 7:15-9:00 8 $46.00
Teacher: O'BRIEN
This is a class for those 18 years & older who wish to learn more in-depth use of techniques of deep breathing, relaxation, & traditional yoga postures. Bring a mat & wear warm, loose clothing Do not eat 3 hours before class. Use no perfume & turn of cell phones please. Student will engage in moderate physical exercise, please contact your physician before starting any exercise program.
093231 Yoga, Intermediate T 5:15-7:00 8 $46.00
Teacher: O'BRIEN
Through techniques in relaxation, deep breathing & stretching (posture) one is able to able to reduce stress, increase flexibility & improve overall health. Bring a mat & wear warm, loose clothing. Do not eat 3 hours before class. Use no perfume & turn off cell phones please. Students will engage in moderate physical exercise, please check with your physician prior to starting any exercise program.
093233 Sub Class, April 7 & 8 T 6:00-9:00 1 $20.00
Teacher: KUNF
093301 Aerobics, Low Impact/Step W 5:45-6:45 8 $35.00
Teacher: BORN
An all level step and low impact aerobics class for those who want to improve cardiovascular fitness. Class consists of warm-up, low impact aerobics for approximately 25 minutes, concentrated upper body and floor work followed by a cool-down stretch. Please bring mat towel, sneakers and water bottle.
093302 Ballroom Dancing, Beginning W 7:00-9:00 8 $60.00
Teacher: BRIGNONE
Learn Latin and American dances such as Rumba, Swing, Fox Trot, Cha Cha, Tango, Mambo, Waltz, Meringue, etc. Class determines which dances will be taught at first class. Partner is required.
093305 Body Toning W 6:45-7:45 8 $35.00
Teacher: BORN
An all level body workout designed to improve, strengthen, and firm muscle tone. Class consists of a warm-up, head to toe workout using hand weights as an option in providing your own degree of challenge. Everyone works at their own exercise level. Please bring mat, towel, sneakers, and water bottle, also 1-3 pound hand weights optional.
093306 Citizenship W 7:00-9:00 8 $0.00
Teacher: Sklarew
Learn information needed to pass citizenship exam. Students will practice taking exams so that they will be prepared for final test.
093308 Computer Introduction W 5:30-7:00 8 $46.00
Teacher: GOODMAN
Take the mystery out of making your computer work. This is a course for the beginner computer user. It will give you the confidence to navigate the computer through starting processing, word pad, note pad or other programs. How to save retrieve information and learn about the Internet. Students are to bring a 3.5" diskette to first class.
093309 Drawing W 7:00-9:00 8 $58.00
Teacher: LUNSFORD
Learn drawing techniques beginning with line, value (shade), perspective composition with pencil, pen, ink, charcoal or pastel in this class designed for all levels of artists, please bring an hb drawing pencil and a few sheets of typing paper to first class.
093310 Internet & The World Wide Web W 7:00-8:30 6 $35.00
Teacher: GOODMAN
Learn the basics about the internet, including electronic mail, personal finance, how to download files, search engines, chat rooms and newsgroups, how to create your own home page.
093321 Painting, Intermediate/Advanced W 6:30-9:00 8 $70.00
Teacher: GRABER
The instructor will cover all mediums (Tempera, Watercolor, Gauges, Acrylic, & Oils.) Class time will involve expansion on color, color mixing, color theory, balance, shading, depth and composition, including various techniques/treatments, & critiquing. SEE MATERIALS LIST GIVEN WITH REGISTRATION
093401 Ballroom Dancing, Intermediate R 7:00-9:00 8 $60.00
Teacher: BRIGNONE
Learn advanced dancing techniques for the cha cha, tango, fox trot and rumba. Student must have prior ballroom dancing training. Partner is required.
093405 Flamenco Dancing R 6:00-7:00 8 $35.00
Teacher: Gato
093415 MS Word, Beginning R 6:00-9:00 4 $66.00
Teacher: KAMENER
Students should have basic knowledge of computer operationto take this course. Students will begin by learning the basics of word processing including document creation, editing, spell & grammar checking, justifications, and fonts. The students will also learn inset clipart into documents, use Word Art, create envelopes and labels, create columns, bullets and outlines, and to track changes made to a document. Text provided.
093416 MS Word, Intermediate (5/7/09) R 6:00-9:00 4 $66.00
Teacher: KAMENER
A continuation of beginning word processing. Topics will include combining documents, tables, mail merge, desktop publishing, macros, table of contents and indexes, and the Word Wide Web. Students must be knowledgeable about MS Word. Text provided.
093417 Painting, Watercolor R 6:30-9:00 8 $70.00
Teacher: GRABER
093418 TOEFL Test Preparation Class R 5:00-7:00 8 $58.00
Teacher: Samuels
Learn basic grammar and vocabulary skills needed to prepare for TOEFL exam. Students will take practice exams in preparation for test. Text used is the "Official Guide to the New TOEFL by Educational Testing Service and can be ordered on line at ETS.org.
093419 Tai Chi, Beginning R 6:00-7:30 8 $46.00
Teacher: CORDNER
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of Tai Chi. Through traditional Chinese warm up exercises. The practitioner will increase circulation and flexibility. With proper preparation, you will develop a foundation that will increase your balance. Your achievement will be a slow moving and graceful Tai Chi form. An audio tape for additional practice may be purchased from the instructor. Yang style, long and short
093420 Tai Chi, Intermediate R 7:30-9:00 8 $46.00
Teacher: CORDNER
An intermediate student will continue to be enriched in building more complex posture applications (Yang Style Short Form). Emphasis will be placed on breathing and posture technique. The combination of these to add symmetry internally and externally to each posture. A comprehensive view of interconnecting positions will provide the practitioner with greater fluid form. Additional Tai Chi history will be discussed. An audio tape is available from the instructor for additional practice.
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