COMPUTERS

MS Excel (Beginner/Intermediate)- This course starts with basic skills such as data entry, cell formatting and formulas. You will then tackle advanced features such as charting, financial functions, the IF function, macros, Lookup, Pivot Tables and integration with Microsoft Word and the web. Self-contained projects that depict real-world business tasks help students apply and retain knowledge.

MS Word Beginner/Intermediate)- You will learn how to use fonts, paragraphing and page formatting, how to do reports, resumes and how to work with tables. You will learn how to use clip-art, e-mail documents, address envelopes, and create outlines, styles, templates and web pages.

Video Editing for DVD- Computer novices are encouraged to take this course.

Produce your own movie. Learn how to: a) Capture video, photographs, and sounds. b) Edit your project including - titles, scenes, adding music and sounds, scene transitions, modifying video and sound with special effect tools, etc. c) Finalizing your movie.

CRAFTS/HOBBIES

Culinary Arts- Chef Gary Swaye will educate, demonstrate and supervise your kitchen experiences as it regards to everyday cooking methods & procedures. Exploration of all cooking & baking ideas can be addressed, based upon the specific desires of the attendees.

The objective is for you to have fun in the kitchen while learning to prepare nutritious and very tasty surprises that can easily be prepared for others at home.

Scrapbooking - This is a scrapbooking class for every level of scrapbooker or paper crafter from beginner to novice. We will be learning a variety of paper crafting techniques while we create beautiful scrapbook pages and/or handmade cards. Supply list will be determined the first night of class and may vary depending on the desires of the class.

Sculpting with Wet Clay- In sculpting class we will start right away using a photo the teacher will bring or personal pictures. We all work at own pace – let the piece dry, then fire and then finish. The teacher has all the paints for finishing.

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DANCE

Ballroom Dancing-Beginning-Foxtrot, Rumba, Waltz, Swing, Cha Cha and Tango. At the end of this class you will be able to dance basic steps and get around the floor. Intermediate-This class is for dancers with experience of basic steps. Learn styling & dance patterns for the Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba, Cha Cha, Merengue, Swing and Mambo.**ballroom beginner prerequisite mandatory**

Belly Dancing- This class provides a solid foundation in belly dance movements.

Breakdancing- This class is for experienced breakdancers.

Country Western Line Dancing -Learn beginning Country Western Line Dancing. Wear comfortable clothing and comfortable shoes or cowboy boots. No previous experience is needed. You’ll learn simple steps and dances.

Tap Dance -Beginning class is for first timers and the Intermediate class is for the student who is knowledgeable in basic steps. You will lean routines.

Zumba - ZUMBA is a fusion of Latin and International music - dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness workout that is a lot of fun.

FITNESS/SPORTS

Cardio Kickboxing- is an exhilarating non-impact cardio class incorporating kicks & punches. This class is designed to improve muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, agility, balance and hand/eye coordination. (Resistance bands and hand wraps are included with class).
Golf- Course covers fundamentals of full swing, short game, rules and etiquette. Students may bring their own clubs or borrow clubs from the teaching center. $48 golf ball fee is due the first night of class at the club.

Pilates - Pilates mat classes will help to improve your posture (alignment), strength, flexibility, and develop the “powerhouse/core”, (center of the body between the lower ribs and pubic bone) as well as coordination and body awareness no matter your experience or level in Pilates.

With addition of the new muscle strength acquired from the bodies’ “powerhouse/core”, the torso will enable the limbs and entire body to move with additional proficiency while maintaining the correct alignment for your body.  Pilates exercises emphasize concentration, centering, control, precision, flow, and breathe.

Basic Pilates mat classes are for the beginner whom knows nothing, those whom have some knowledge of Pilates, and those whom have had 6 Pilates mat classes or less.

Intermediate Pilates mat classes are for those whom already have an understanding of Pilates, can perform the basic Pilates mat exercises, and know the basic fundamentals of Pilates, and have taken at least 7 Pilates mat classes.

Tai Chi- Learn and practice focused meditation and the gentle martial art Tai Chi. Start with a seated mediation, and then proceed to the basic Ch’ang style Tai Chi short form. To complete the class, the full form will be practiced.

Tennis -Beginning & Intermediate classes are offered.

Total Body Toning -A unique & highly effective combination of floor exercises utilizing resistance with bands or hand weights, targeting all our problem areas & major muscle groups, to tone and lose weight. With your commitment, guarantees positive results!! Be prepared with a mat, water, & if possible, a resistance band or hand weights. Instructor will order you a band if desired

Yoga -Yoga is a practice that stretches the body and expands the mind. The class is open to all adults regardless of age or physical conditions. You will go at your own pace, according to your ability. At the end of a yoga session, you will find yourself relaxed and full of energy.

GAMES

Bridge classes - Beginning -For the absolute beginner. Learn bridge the fun way - playing the game the first week; Review-For the casual social bridge player - how to plan and play trump contracts; forcing & nonforcing bids; how to bid & play no trump contracts; how to bid slams.

Mah Jongg - A game of Chinese origin usually played by four persons with tiles resembling dominoes and bearing various designs, which are drawn and discarded until one player wins with a hand of four combinations of three tiles each and a pair of matching tiles.

Please buy New Mah Jongg Card @ Hallmark Stores.

LANGUAGES

French Conversation I- This is a French welcome for you to experience and learn a new language. You can spend several evenings learning new vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, different verb tenses, and how to incorporate them in a daily conversation. Come and challenge yourself to learn to speak another language and learn about a different culture. This is a terrific opportunity for anyone to take a refresher class in French.

French Conversation II- For those who have participated in French I.

Italian –You will learn to communicate your needs & intentions in everyday life. Grammar & conversation are necessary to master the Italian language.

Sign Language- This class teaches the basics of American Sign Language. No previous knowledge or ability to hear is necessary. If you or your friends or family has any hearing or speech impairment, this class is for you. It is also great for anyone who wants to translate for the hearing impaired.

Spanish I- Attain a desired level of proficiency in four basic skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Spanish I.5- This class is a continuation of Spanish I.

Spanish II- This class is designed to broaden the student's level of achievement in basic skills, with special emphasis on communication.

MISCELLANEOUS

Adobe Illustrator - Students will learn how to draw vector graphics that can be used to create logos and designs for the Web or print; create designs from combining geometric shapes as well as custom paths; work with preset and custom created colors; and create, alter and enhance text.

Aviation Ground School- This class will teach you about airplane aerodynamics, airspace, air traffic control, weather, federal aviation regulations, and many other aspects of flying. The goal of the course is to prepare the student to pass the FAA written test required for all pilots. The instructor, Kevin Formica, is a Certified Flight Instructor with multiple ratings.

Dog Obedience- This class will introduce the dog owner to the basic techniques for establishing pack leadership as well as providing hands on experiences and activities that will teach owner/handler how to teach their dog to heel, turn, about turn, sit, stay, down, and recall.

Minimum age for the dogs should be 6 mos. No dogs first night except for Intermediate.

Proof of vaccines and scoop bag required.

Photoshop-Elements is geared more for those who want to edit their own digital photos to make them the best they can be before printing or putting them into albums. This program costs under $100, and can frequently be found on sale for less. CS does the same thing as Elements but also provides more control options for more detailed editing and creative expression. It is also the choice for most professional photographs and designers. It costs $650.

Wills, Trust & Finance- The purpose of this class is to educate the public about the legal implications of dying with or without a Last Will & Testament or dying after having executed a Revocable Living Trust. The instructor takes the time to discuss real life cases and the problems that could have been avoided if people had planned otherwise.

INDUSTRY SERVICES

Medical Office Procedures/Insurance Billing -Office Procedures is a theory class that will introduce students to skills necessary to work in a Medical Office Environment. Insurance Billing is a computer class consisting of setting up an entire medical billing program, inputting required information to submit claims to insurance companies. $20 materials fee is included in course fees.