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Spring 2008 Class Descriptions |
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Program #, Title, Days, Time, Week, Amount
083101 Tai Chi MW 7:00-8:00pm 8 $50.00
Teacher: Kelly
This class is a basic introduction to the ancient Yang style Chinese art of Tai Chi Chuan. Classes are designed to explore the benefits of Tai Chi in developing a low impact muscular and skeletal exercise routine, while improving balance, surefootedness, cardio function and breathing techniques. This course is very diverse and can benefit anyone at any level. Wear comfortable clothing.
083102 Tai Chi Intermediate MW 8:00-9:00pm 8 $50.00
Teacher: Kelly
This class is an intermediate level class. Classes are designed for those students that have
experience in Tai Chi. Classes will explore the same benefits of Tai Chi beginners, just in more depth and techniques. Wear comfortable clothing.
083103 Gourmet Cooking w/Chef Catherine (Start 4/21) M 6:30-9:30pm 6 $60.00
Teacher: Lucas
Gourmet cooking with Catherine Lucas will feature French and Italian techniques and safety will be
stressed along with pasta making, classic sauces, seafood, meats, soups and seasonal vegetables.
Pastry and bread techniques will be included. A $45.00 fee for food will be collected on the first night of class for the six week course. Students should bring an apron and a dish towel and arrive on time for class.
083104 Computers, Beginning M 7:00-9:00pm 8 $50.00
Teacher: Finkelstein
The course is an introduction to the basic skills necessary for understanding and operating today's
computers. No prior knowledge of computer operation is required. Windows is explained and
demonstrated through lectures, demonstrations and hands on operations. Each student will be
assigned to his or her own computer and will learn to use keyboard and mouse techniques.
083105 Past Life Regression (Start 4/14) M 6:30-9:30pm 1 $25.00
Teacher: Mihalyfi
This is a 3 hour experience that be
ings with an orientation regarding what regressions are all about.
Participants will do a past life regression, followed by a period of ope discussion to share what was
experienced. Bring a mat or blanket to lie on and cover with. Bring a pen and pad.
083106 Self Healing & Personal Empowerment M 6:30-8:30pm 3 $25.00
Teacher: Mihalyfi
Participants will learn about the body's innate power to heal. Self-healing techniques will be
introduced and applied. Techniques may include diaphragmatic breathing, self-hypnosis, self-
acupressure and/or other interventions, depending on the interests of the participants and progression of the class (pre-requisite to Imagery & Meditation). $3.00 for materials. CELL PHONES ARE ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN IN CLASS.
083107 Imagery & Meditation (Start 5/19) M 6:30-8:30pm 3 $25.00
Teacher: Mihalyfi
Focusing personal power, sharing group power and empowering the hands will be achieved through
imagery and meditation training. Open to persons who have completed the Self Healing and Personal Empowerment class.CELL PHONES ARE ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN IN CLASS
083108 Italian, Beginning M 7:00-9:00pm 8 $60.00
Teacher: Ruggiero
In this course, participants will be introduced to contemporary spoken Italian. Emphasis will be placed on pronunciation and basic vocabulary. Each of the eight weeks will be dovoted to a conversational theme, and participants will be encouraged to role-play to strengthen their confidence with the Italian language.
083109 French, Beginning M 7:00-9:00pm 8 $60.00
Teacher: Cassagnol
Communicative greetings, presentatins and introductions/description & identification of persons,
animals and objects/interrogation-negation, usual sentences, expression of feelings and preferences. Grammar: Phonetics/Gender & number of adjectives & nouns-conjugation; present tense.
083201 Chinese Cooking T 6:00-9:00pm 8 $70.00
Teacher: Wang
Student will learn Chinese style cooking with a wok. They will be divided into groups and be
introduced to various Chinese dishes and flavors. They will learn to cook delicious dishes using
oriental vegetables and simple ingredients. Each class will include the process of preparation of
ingredients, the mixing of flavors and the stir fry method of cooking. At the end of each class the
students get to enjoy the results of their own efforts.
083202 Belly Dancing For Teens T 5:00-6:00pm 8 $30.00
Teacher: Fleischman
Learn basic bellydance movements that include shimmies, hip rotations and turns. Each week will be anew skill and new dance. You will learn veil work, cymbals and more. All materials for use are
provided by the instructor. This is a beginner level class. Meets once per week. Teens only. Dress
in casual comfortable clothing and bare feet. Limited to 20 people per class.
083203 Belly Dancing for Adults T 7:00-8:00pm 8 $30.00
Teacher: Fleischman
Learn basic bellydancing movements that include shimmies, hip rotations and turns. Each week will be a new skill and new dance. You will learn veil work, cymbals and more. All materials for use are
provided by the instructor. This is a beginner level class. Meets once per week. Adults only. Dress
in casual comfortable clothing and bare feet. Limit to 20 students per class.
083204 Yoga Dance T 8:00-9:00pm 8 $30.00
Teacher: Fleischman
Yoga Dance is a combination of yoga postions intergrated with simple dance moves. Yoga workout
plus simple moves combined , become beautiful short dance routines
083205 Hatha Yoga T 6:00-7:30pm 6 $35.00
Teacher: Lombardo
This once weekly 8 week course is ideal for beginning students who want to learn the classical hatha yoga postures. Also, experienced students would benefit from this review of postural alignments which develop flexibility, strength, and concentration. Each class gives the student a safe way to enter, hold, and release each posture; it includes a few breathing techniques to relax the body and focus the mind; and a short period of relaxation to absorb the benefits of the class.
Bring a yoga mat, beach towel & small cushion. Arrive at least 5 minutes early. Wear comfortable
clothing. NO CELL PHONES OR PAGERS.
083206 Past Life Regression (5/20) T 6:30-9:30pm 1 $25.00
Teacher: Mihalyfi
This 3- hour experience begins with an orientation regarding what regressions are all about.
experienced. Bring a towel or blanket to lie on and to cover with also, a writing instrument and tablet.
083207 Anger Management T 6:30-8:30pm 4 $30.00
Teacher: Mihalyfi
This class is an interactive and experiential workshop.
Content includes, stress reduction techniques, recognizing our
"HOT BUTTONS," understanding personality style differences,
and skills for responding to other people's anger.
Issues covered, social conflicts, relationship conflicts, occupational conflicts, personal and individual
conflicts.
Various other matters are also addressed.
CELL PHONES ARE ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN IN CLASS
083301 Gourmet Cooking w/Chef Catherine (Start 4/23) W 6:30-9:30pm 6 $60.00
Teacher: Lucas
Gourmet cooking with Catherine Lucas will feature French and Italian techniques and safety will be
stressed along with pasta making, classic sauces, seafood, meats, soups and seasonal vegetables.
Pastry and bread techniques will be included. A $45.00 fee for food will be collected on the first night of class for the six week course. Students should bring an apron and a dish towel and arrive on time for class.
083302 Knitting W 6:30-8:30 8 $50.00
Teacher: Levine
Learn to knit. Get help with projects for beginners to intermediate knitters. Learn various techniques
and pattern reading. Required supplies before class: U.S. size "8" 10 inch knitting needles. Worsted weight year (one skein for beginners)Optional: A beginners book on knitting (it will help to understand pattern reading.
083303 Past Life Regression (Start 6/4) W 6:30-9:30pm 1 $25.00
Teacher: Mihalyfi
This 3- hour experience begins with an orientation regarding what regressions are all about.
Participants will do a past life regression, followed by a period of open discussion to share what was
experienced. Bring a towel or blanket to lie on and to cover with also, a writing instrument and tablet.
083304 Mind Power (Start 4/30) W 6:30-8:30pm 3 $25.00
Teacher: Mihalyfi
For students of all ages and educational levels. This class addresses using the mind in new ways for enhanced learning in both the conscious and subconscious realms. Students will practice fun and creative ways of tapping various dimensions of the mind, while absorbing and remembering
information on multiple levels.
083305 German, Beginning W 7:00-9:00pm 8 $60.00
Teacher: Coello Forntran
Designed for students with no knowledge of German or those who have studied German in the past
and want to review the fundamentals of the language. Emphasis will be on practical phrases including greetings, telling time, family life, travel, shopping and restaurant vocabulary. Required textbook: "Ultimate German" (Basic-Intermediate) by Ingeborg Lasting, PH.D. and Heidi Singer, PH.D. (Publisher "Living Language", a Random House Company, ISBN 0-609-80680-7. Available at Barnes and Noble, Borders, Amazon.com or Overstock.com
083306 Connoisseurship! Collecting Fine Art W 7:00-9:00pm 10 $60.00
Teacher: Stern Morris
"A Connoisseur: One who enjoys the arts with authority, expertise and acute perception." Join the
exciting world of art collecting while learning about issues, trends and events that shape the
international art scene. Meet gallery owners, artists, interior designers and collectors while
participating in spirited dialog through this lecture series recently featured on PBS TV & "Nightline."
Learn how art has become an investment on a par with real estate and Securities.
083400 Citizenship R 7:00-9:00pm 10 FREE
Teacher: Fein
Preparation for test to become a United States Citizen.
This class is FREE.
083401 International Pastry w/Chef Robert Glazer R 6:30-9:00pm 8 $60.00
Teacher: Glazer
Learn to bake with Chef Robert Glazer. In this course you will learn bread making, cookie making, pie crusts and fillings, custards, flans and other pastries. Four weeks will be spent on cakes and
decorating. A $55.00 material fee will be collected on the first night of class. This fee includes
decorating Kit, tools and ingredience. Please bring an apron and a dish towel.
083402 Hatha Yoga R 6:00-7:30pm 6 $35.00
Teacher: Lombardo
This once weekly 8 week course is ideal for beginning students who want to learn the classical hatha yoga postures. Also, experienced students would benefit from this review of postural alignments which develop flexibility, strength, and concentration. Each class gives the student a safe way to enter, hold, and release each posture; it includes a few breathing techniques to relax the body and focus the mind; and a short period of relaxation to absorb the benefits of the class.
Bring a yoga mat, beach towel & small cushion. Arrive at least 5 minutes early. Wear comfortable
clothing. NO CELL PHONES OR PAGERS.
083403 Guitar R 6:30-7:30pm 8 $40.00
Teacher: Tolliver
Learn to play the guitar from the beginning.
This course covers parts of the guitar, tuning the guitar, finger stretching exercises, the musical
alphabet, the "C" scale plus one, reading chord diagrams, anchor fingers, basic rhythm patterns and
much more.
083404 Guitar for Teens 13 & Up R 5:30-6:30pm 8 $40.00
Teacher: Tolliver
Guitar for teens. Learn to play the guitar from the beginning. This course covers parts of the guitar,
finger stretching excercises, the musical alphabet the "C" scale plus one, reading cord diagrams,
anchor fingers, basic ryhthm pattern and much more.
083405 Dog Obedience 3-6 Months R 7-7:45pm 6 $25.00
Teacher: Roe
An introduction to obedience training for puppies ages 3-6mos. There are six - 45 minute sessions.
Sessions cover how to use equipment (lead and collar) properly, how to correct properly and
different commands. Information covered is as follows: corrections, heel (with practice exercises) sit, come, and down. Classes emphasize problem prevention. No Dogs first night! PLEASE BRING SHOT RECORDS Class limited to 8 puppies.
083406 Dog Obedience 6 Month & Up R 8:00-9:00pm 8 $40.00
Teacher: Roe
Basic obedience classes for all dogs over the age of 6 months. There are 8-1hour sessions.
Sessions cover Basic command such as heel (with practice exercises), sit, stay, come, stand, down, proper use of equipment (lead and collar) and proper corrections. Classes will address some
behavior problems with emphasis on presentation. NO DOGS THE FIRST NIGHT. Dogs must have proof of vaccinations.
083407 Computers, Intermediate R 7:00-9:00pm 8 $50.00
Teacher: Finkelstein
The course is an intermediate presentation of Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000 and XP that follows the "Intro to Computers" windows" program. A prior knowledge of basic computer operations is required. The classes will include lectures, demonstrations and hands on operations. Topic questions are encouraged throughout the class.
A review of basics such as cut-copy-paste, menus, installing programs, etc. will be given during the
first session and as required during the course. Connecting your computer, peripheral equipment,
making simple repairs and upgrades will be discussed.
The advanced use of word processors, program tool bars, digital photography, scanning, desktop
properties (wallpaper, screen savers, sound), Internet tricks, downloading and recovery will also be
presented.
083408 Spanish, Beginning R 7:00-9:00pm 8 $60.00
Teacher: Cordona
This course will give an opportunity for the students to get basic linguistic skills and a working
knowledge of the language, both oral and written. Facilitate the practical use of the language skills
acquired in specific real life situations.
083409 Past Life Regression (5/1) R 6:30-9:30pm 1 $25.00
Teacher: Mihalyfi
This is a 3 hour experience that beings with an orientation regarding what regressions are all about.
Participants will do a past life regression, followed by a period of ope discussion to share what was
experienced. Bring a mat or blanket to lie on and cover with. Bring a pen and pad.
083410 Conflict Resolution R 6:30-8:30pm 3 $25.00
Teacher: Mihalyfi
This class will enable participants to resolve their personal conflicts in a just and peaceful manner.
Whether your issue of dispute involves a relative, friend, neighbor or co-worker, you will learn
effective approaches to clear communication and dispute resolution. Skills learned in this class can be applied to various situations occurring either now or in the future. The instructor is a Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator. CELL PHONES ARE ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN IN CLASS
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