FALL 2010
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES:
1, 2, 3, LEADER! – Catherine Rymsha
Leadership, not management, is the latest buzzword. Learn how to emulate leadership skills of great leaders. Areas of focus include: communication, role modeling, emotional intelligence, and how to examine your own strengths and weaknesses in order to improve them and become a better leader.
Monday, October 18, 6:00-9:00 p.m., $15
3D PERSPECTIVE DRAWING – Diane Hichborn Platt
Construct 3D drawings of houses, room interiors, or cityscapes using architectural tools, and develop skills that will help you freehand draw straight lines and angles in perspective - vital for all drawing. Instruction in one- and two-point perspectives included. Call the office for needed supplies.
Tuesdays, 4 weeks, beginning September 28, 6:00-8:30 p.m., $45
BABYPROOFING THE HOME – Amybeth Engler
Make your home safer for your littlest explorers. Receive accurate, essential information on safety risks in the home and clear, practical solutions on how to protect babies and young children from common household hazards. Includes a packet of information with stage-by-stage checklists as well as sample products to get you started.
Tues., October 19, Thurs., November 18, or Mon., December 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $15
COMMUNICATE FOR SUCCESS – Lucy Paine Kezar
When you speak, do others understand and respond appropriately? Spoken communication is a key to success, both personally and professionally. In this enjoyable course, learn to speak effectively in areas including: one-on-one conversation and interviews, small-group leadership, telephone communication, and public speaking. Course customized to participants’ needs.
Mondays, 4 weeks, beginning September 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $40
CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH I – Sofie Larsen
This friendly course offers beginners and rusty speakers an opportunity to learn French. Basic grammar will be covered, but the focus will be on simple conversation, easy phrases, and vocabulary. Book included. Bienvenue!
Mondays, 10 weeks, beginning September 27, 5:00-6:30 p.m., $100
CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH II – Sofie Larsen
Those who took Conversational French I or rusty intermediate speakers who wish to further their skills will focus on increasing ease and comfort in conversation and simple sentence structure. Basic grammar will be reviewed. Students without a book from the French I course need to purchase one. Et voil à!
Mondays, 10 weeks, beginning September 27, 6:30-8:00 p.m., $80
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH – Joanne Lambert
Beginners and those needing a refresher course will learn basic
vocabulary, phrases, simple conversation for travel, and culture from Spanish-speaking countries. Book included. No class 10/12 or 11/23.
Tuesdays, 10 weeks, beginning September 21, 5:00-6:30 p.m., $90
FUN WITH COMEDY! – Doug Blay & Ellen Moschetto
Learn from two local comics how to write and deliver a 5-minute standup set. Topics include dissecting, commenting, questioning, distorting, animating, finding a voice, do’s and don’ts, and the craft of being funny! Week 6 is a field trip to a comedy club where you’ll have the opportunity to try your stuff.
Thursdays, 6 weeks, beginning September 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $80
GIVE YOUR HOUSE A WOW! FACTOR FOR THE MARKET – Pauline Maloney
Discover the secrets of attracting more buyers, selling in half the time, and at a price up to 7% more than the average in the market. Learn practical tips, see before and after pictures, and be given an opportunity to mock stage a home.
Tuesday, September 21, 6:00-8:00 p.m., $10
KEEPING YOUR LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFUL – Gary Hinz
Learn about maintenance of shrubs and lawns. Specific topics include: plant identification, establishing a lawn, pruning, and fertilizing. First 10 people to sign up will be eligible to have their home chosen as a demo for one class. Location of classes to be announced.
Mondays, 2 weeks, beginning September 13, 6:00-8:00 p.m., $25
LANDSCAPE DESIGN WORKSHOP – Gary Hinz
Designing an attractive home ground involves a great deal more than foundation planting. This workshop emphasizes design development concepts including rhythm, sequence, color, and function. Class meets at Exeter United Methodist Church.
Friday, September 25 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. & Saturday, September 26 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $55
RESUME WRITING – Janet Tucker
If you don’t yet have a resume, have an out-of-date resume, or have a resume that needs revisions, this course is for you.
Mondays, 3 weeks, beginning October 18, 6:00-7:30 p.m., $35
SMART COUPLES – Gina Genest, M.Ed.
Using the People Map SystemTM, couples will learn how to focus on each other’s strengths, build stronger communication skills, and learn the art of the “Platinum Rule”: how to communicate in the language of the person to whom you are speaking so you know you’ve been heard. Materials included.
Tuesdays, 3 weeks, beginning September 21, 6:00-8:00 p.m., $60
STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS – Jay Berman
Interested in starting a small business? Prepare for the challenges of being an entrepreneur by learning how to write a business plan that encompasses the main business disciplines of management, marketing, operations, accounting, and finance. In addition, learn where to find the money to start your business.
Thursdays, 6 weeks, beginning September 30, 6:00-9:00 p.m., $80
COOKING COURSES:
HANDS-ON KNIFE SKILLS – Liz Barbour
Learn how to select, sharpen, properly hold, and use your knives to save time and effort in the kitchen. This hands-on class gives tips for cutting vegetables and shows how to julienne, dice, chiffonade, and chop. Bring a chef’s knife and take home the vegetables you cut along with a recipe for Liz’s Veggie Chili. Chef knives and sharpeners will be available for purchase (see Liz’s favorite at www.thecreativefeast.com). Soup and bread included!
Monday, October 25, 6:00-8:00 p.m., $20
HARVEST SIDE DISHES – Liz Barbour
This cooking demonstration/tasting teaches how to combine and prepare highly nutritious ingredients to create healthy harvest-inspired side dishes. Add in Liz’s easy cooking and knife technique tips, and you are on your way to creating great meals at home. Recipes and samples provided. Chef knives and sharpeners available for purchase. (www.thecreativefeast.com)
Monday, November 8, 6:00-8:00 p.m., $20
MAKE YOUR OWN EASY ARTISAN STYLE BREAD – Leigh Sloss
No kneading involved! Discover a simple method of making French or Italian style bread that’s chewy on the inside and crusty on the outside. Learn to make the dough, cloak it, and shape it into boules, baguettes or ciabatta. Each student will leave with a fresh loaf of bread and dough to make more at home. Bring a large glass, ceramic, or plastic bowl and a wooden spoon.
Monday, October 18, November 8, or December 6, 7:00-8:30 p.m., $30
HEALTH & WELLNESS COURSES:
3-WEEK WELLNESS MAKEOVER – Erica Rock
Worried about gaining holiday weight? Receive an in-depth nutritional analysis and learn how to make proper food choices and diet alterations to achieve wellness. Participants are evaluated for water consumption, fiber intake, essential fatty acids, vitamin/mineral deficiency, metal toxicity, candida, parasites, and more.
Thursdays, 3 weeks, beginning December 2, 6:30-9:00 p.m., $90
Prosperity encompasses health, wealth, relationships, career, and unlimited possibilities. Learn five simple, powerful steps you can implement that will raise your consciousness and open you to receiving what you truly desire.
Monday, November 8, 6:00-8:00 p.m., $10
HEARTSAVER ADULT CPR – Cynthia Killam-Burke
CPR saves lives! Learn CPR, the Heimlich Maneuver, the warning signs of heart attack, stroke, cardiac arrest, and choking. Receive a 2-year American
Heart Association CPR Adult Certification.
Monday, October 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $45
Are you overwhelmed with too much stuff but can’t let go because it’s too emotional? Learn what’s behind the struggle and how to find the strength to move forward with ease and grace. Bring something to class and go through the process of letting it go.
Monday, October 4, 6:00-8:00 p.m., $10
TAI CHI – Taoist Tai Chi Society
This course is an introduction to the gentle art of Tai Chi – a series of slow connected movements that improve balance, strength, flexibility, digestion, concentration and more. Suitable for all ages and types whether athletic, sedentary or in between. Students may stay beyond this class offering to learn the entire set.
Tuesdays, 6 weeks, beginning September 21 & November 9, 6:30-8:00 p.m., $40
WELLNESS YOGA – Pathways Yoga Teacher
Gain more energy by learning simple, easy techniques to balance breathing while gaining control over your body and maintaining complete range of movement. Stress relief and meditation practices included. Bring a yoga mat
or beach size towel.
Thursdays, 8 weeks, beginning September 16, 6:30-8:00 p.m., $65
Tuesdays, 6 weeks, beginning November 9, 6:30-8:00 p.m., $50
YOGA FOR BACK CARE – Pathways Yoga Teacher
Relieve pain by learning exercises to help develop stronger muscles, loosen and restore flexibility to spinal muscles and ligaments, and improve blood flow. Bring a yoga mat or beach size towel.
Tuesdays, 6 weeks, beginning September 21, 6:30-8:00 p.m., $50
YOUR FOOD ON DRUGS, JUST SAY NO! – Christina King
Become aware of the foods you are buying by attending this class and discussing the importance of organic, non-GM (genetically modified) foods. Participants will receive a shopping guide to help locate and avoid GM foods and ingredients.
Tuesday, November 9, 7:00-8:30 p.m., $10
HEAL YOURSELF AND OTHERS – Erica Rock
New energies have arrived that are far more powerful and effective than Reiki. Learn to tap into them and use them to heal yourself and others, improve mastery of mind and emotions, reduce stress, and end negative thinking.
Thursdays, 4 weeks, beginning October 7, 6:30-9:00 p.m., $70
HOME & CRAFT COURSES:
BEADED COLLAGE JEWELRY – Cindy Sauve
Using wire, weave together odds and ends of beads, broken jewelry, charms, or small buttons and fashion them into a bangle bracelet, pendant, or brooch. Materials included, but feel free to bring your own special pieces.
Tuesday, October 19, 6:00-9:00 p.m., $25
CHRISTMAS CARD STAMPING – Linda Gebhart
Express your creativity through rubber stamping. In this class, learn the basics of card crafting and embossing with a heating tool to make stunning, one-of-a-kind holiday cards.
Monday, December 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $10
HARVEST MOON WREATH – Linda Gebhart
Using ribbon, silk leaves, dried wheat, berries and nuts, create a horseshoe-shaped wreath that is perfect for a fall door welcome piece.
Tuesday, October 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $25
KNITTING FOR BEGINNERS – Cindy Sauve
If you want to learn how to knit or are a beginner who is stuck on a pattern, come and learn the basics of knitting. If you’ve tried to learn but can’t get the hang of it, come use the Knifty Knitter (a very simple loom). Bring yarn, scissors, and size 7, 8 or 9 needles.
Tuesdays, 3 weeks, beginning September 28, 6:00-9:00 p.m., $40
PAINTING ON CERAMIC TILES – Marina Forbes
For beginners or those with some experience with acrylics, learn a variety of techniques and brush strokes to render landscapes, florals, and other beautiful designs on ceramic tiles. A list of required materials will be provided to registrants.
Tuesday, November 16, 6:00-9:00 p.m., $40
PRIMITIVE RUG HOOKING FOR BEGINNERS – Ginny Shannon
This age-old fiber art uses strips of wool to create rugs. Step-by-step instructions from basic techniques to finishing will enable you to complete your own rug. Kit provided. Bring small scissors and a tote bag.
Tuesdays, 4 weeks, beginning October 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $80
PRIMITIVE RUG HOOKING DESIGN AND COLOR – Ginny Shannon
Experienced rug hookers will learn how to transfer a design onto linen, create and compare color schemes utilizing a color wheel, and work on a project. Kit provided. Bring hoop, hook, small scissors, and tote bag. Students without hoops and hooks can purchase them from the instructor. (No class 11/23)
Tuesdays, 4 weeks, beginning November 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $60
RUG BRAIDING – Carolyn Brooks
For beginners or those with some experience, learn techniques in planning and starting a rug, lacing, butting, and how to choose wool. A small rug or chair seat can be finished with some homework. Bring scissors, thread, pins, thimble, and needle.
Tuesdays, 3 weeks, beginning October 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $45
SEWING – Wendy MacArthur-Keith
With guidance from the instructor, beginners will pick a project and learn the basics of sewing. Experienced sewers may have help on their own projects and time to sew. Sewing machines provided. Class meets at the Cooperative Middle School in Stratham.
Wednesdays, 6 weeks, beginning October 6, 7:00-9:00 p.m., $55
STAINED GLASS FOR BEGINNERS – Colleen Durkin Blackburn
Using the copper foil method, learn to handle and cut glass, assemble an 8” x 10” design, apply copper, and solder. Bring safety goggles, scissors, a sharpie marker, and $20 for glass. Course fee includes glass cutter, running pliers, and a soldering iron for students to keep. Other materials included.
Tuesdays, 4 weeks, beginning September 28, 6:00-9:00p.m., $85
ADVANCED STAINED GLASS – Colleen Durkin Blackburn
Those familiar with making copper foiled stained glass will learn custom design and layout, use of a ring saw, the Morton system, and advanced cutting, assembly and finishing techniques. Bring safety goggles, scissors, a sharpie marker, glass cutter, pliers, soldering iron, and $50 for glass. Each student will complete a large, custom-designed panel. Materials included.
Tuesdays, 6 weeks, beginning November 2, 6:00-9:00p.m., $85
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP: AUTUMN IN NEW ENGLAND – Marina Forbes
Using a variety of watercolor techniques, beginners and those with some watercolor experience will learn techniques and brush strokes to create images of the simplicity and softness of autumn in New England. A list of required materials will be provided to registrants.
Thursday, November 4, 6:00-9:00 p.m., $40
CHAIR CANE AND RUSH SEATING – Carolyn Brooks
Restore the chair sitting in your cellar by learning how to weave a cane or rush seat. Chairs should have wood refinished. Bring to first class: chair, pail, scissors, hammer, pencil. Materials provided.
Tuesdays, 3 weeks, beginning September 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $55
MONEY MATTERS:
HAVE YOU HAD THE TALK YET? – Karyn Blass, UNH Coop. Ext.
Increasing credit card debt and rising rates of bankruptcy in young adults indicate we may not be teaching our kids what they need to know about managing money. This workshop will provide information and resources to help you teach your children the fundamental skills of managing money.
Thursday, November 4, 6:00-8:00 p.m., $10
HOW TO BUY & FINANCE A HOME – Ric Boudin
Designed to offer tips and strategies for buying and refinancing, this course will cover the terms and options of financing as well as credit issues. Receive a complimentary credit report and participate in Q & A sessions with and attorney, appraiser, home inspector, insurance agent, realtor, and loan officer. Also includes the details of FHA Loans as well as demystifying the myths of reverse mortgages and a discussion to help you prevent identity theft.
Thursdays, 3 weeks, beginning September 30, 6:30-9:00 p.m., $15
MAKING MONEY WORK FOR YOU – Karyn Blass, UNH Coop. Ext.
Wish you could do more to ensure a secure financial future? With expenses multiplying and debt loads rising, learn to gain control over spending, develop a plan to achieve your financial goals, better manage credit, find ways to save, review insurance needs, and keep better track of financial records.
Thursdays, 4 weeks, beginning September 30, 6:00-8:00 p.m., $15
MONEY MANAGEMENT: THE WOMEN’S PERSPECTIVE – Bonnie Staniewicz, CFP
What’s important about money to you? Where does your money go? Identify issues/opportunities and focus on the basics of money management including budgeting, cash reserves, retirement/college saving, insurance planning. etc. This is a great educational course for women of all ages and income levels.
Tuesday, October 26, 6:00-8:00 p.m., $10
COMPUTER COURSES:
PLEASE NOTE: All computer courses are taught in a Windows environment and are designed for different levels of experience. Those with limited or no experience with a PC and Windows should take Computer Basics & Keyboarding prior to other courses. All other courses are for those confident with Windows and who have good typing and mouse skills. Each student works at an individual computer.
The computer lab is currently equipped with Windows XP operating system and Microsoft Office 2003.
COMPUTER BASICS & KEYBOARDING – Pat Barnaby
Exeter Adult Education’s most basic computer course for absolute beginners who need to start from square one with typing, mouse techniques, computer terminology, and word processing. Internet and email WILL NOT be taught.
Tuesdays, 7 weeks, beginning September 21 & November 9, 6:00-8:00 p.m., $100
INTRODUCTION TO WORD – Rod Crepeau
This course will cover the basics of word processing, mail merge, and how to create professional letters, announcements, brochures, business forms, and newsletters. Basic PC knowledge and adequate typing skills necessary.
Mondays, 5 weeks, beginning September 13, 6:30-9:00 p.m., $90
INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL – Theresa Caswell
Discover the calculating power of the most widely used computerized spreadsheet program. Learn the fundamentals of spreadsheets and how to use the many aspects of Excel in your personal and professional life. Basic PC knowledge and adequate typing skills necessary.
Thursdays, 4 weeks, beginning September 16 & October 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $80
INTRODUCTION TO GENEALOGY – Patricia Antlitz
Find out more about your ancestors who came to the U.S. from Europe during the Great Immigration (post Civil War through early 1900’s). Learn about ships’ manifest records, census records, and other less obvious means to piece together your family history.
Mondays, 3 weeks, beginning October 18, 6:00-8:00 p.m., $40
INTRODUCTION TO POWERPOINT – Rod Crepeau
Create professional-looking presentations for use in business, school, or other meetings. Participants will learn how to produce slides, signs, and other exciting graphics, and how to hyperlink to the Internet. Basic PC knowledge and adequate typing skills necessary.
Mondays, 3 weeks, beginning October 25, 6:30-9:00 p.m., $55
INTRODUCTION TO eBAY – Patricia Antlitz
Gain a basic understanding of how this worldwide marketplace works from an experienced eBayer. Explore the variety of products offered, discuss the different types of sellers, walk through posting an item, explore how to bid and what to expect when you purchase an item.
Monday, November 15, 6:00-8:00 p.m., $20
ADVANCED eBAY – Patricia Antlitz
Topics will include determining price and marketability of your product, eBay fee structure, uploading photos, tracking Internet traffic, interpreting feedback, monitoring your merchandise, collecting payment, shipping options, international sales, PayPal, half.com, and phishing.
Mondays, 2 weeks, beginning November 29, 6:00-8:30 p.m., $40
ONE-NIGHT WORKSHOPS
HEALTH & WELLNESS:
Prosperity encompasses health, wealth, relationships, career, and unlimited possibilities. Learn five simple, powerful steps you can implement that will raise your consciousness and open you to receiving what you truly desire.
Monday, November 8, 6:00-8:00 p.m., $10
HEARTSAVER ADULT CPR – Cynthia Killam-Burke
CPR saves lives! Learn CPR, the Heimlich Maneuver, the warning signs of heart attack, stroke, cardiac arrest, and choking. Receive a 2-year American
Heart Association CPR Adult Certification.
Monday, October 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $45
Are you overwhelmed with too much stuff but can’t let go because it’s too emotional? Learn what’s behind the struggle and how to find the strength to move forward with ease and grace. Bring something to class and go through the process of letting it go.
Monday, October 4, 6:00-8:00 p.m., $10
YOUR FOOD ON DRUGS, JUST SAY NO! – Christina King
Become aware of the foods you are buying by attending this class and discussing the importance of organic, non-GM (genetically modified) foods. Participants will receive a shopping guide to help locate and avoid GM foods and ingredients.
Tuesday, November 9, 7:00-8:30 p.m., $10
HOME & CRAFTS: Materials included unless noted.
BEADED COLLAGE JEWELRY – Cindy Sauve
Using wire, weave together odds and ends of beads, broken jewelry, charms, or small buttons and fashion them into a bangle bracelet, pendant, or brooch. Materials included, but feel free to bring your own special pieces.
Tuesday, October 19, 6:00-9:00 p.m., $25
CHRISTMAS CARD STAMPING – Linda Gebhart
Express your creativity through rubber stamping. In this class, learn the basics of card crafting and embossing with a heating tool to make stunning, one-of-a-kind holiday cards.
Monday, December 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $10
HARVEST MOON WREATH – Linda Gebhart
Using ribbon, silk leaves, dried wheat, berries and nuts, create a horseshoe-shaped wreath that is perfect for a fall door welcome piece.
Tuesday, October 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $25
PAINTING ON CERAMIC TILES – Marina Forbes
For beginners or those with some experience with acrylics, learn a variety of techniques and brush strokes to render landscapes, florals, and other beautiful designs on ceramic tiles. A list of required materials will be provided to registrants.
Tuesday, November 16, 6:00-9:00 p.m., $40
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP: AUTUMN IN NEW ENGLAND – Marina Forbes
Using a variety of watercolor techniques, beginners and those with some watercolor experience will learn techniques and brush strokes to create images of the simplicity and softness of autumn in New England. A list of required materials will be provided to registrants.
Thursday, November 4, 6:00-9:00 p.m., $40
MONEY MATTERS:
HAVE YOU HAD THE TALK YET? – Karyn Blass, UNH Coop. Ext.
Increasing credit card debt and rising rates of bankruptcy in young adults indicate we may not be teaching our kids what they need to know about managing money. This workshop will provide information and resources to help you teach your children the fundamental skills of managing money.
Thursday, November 4, 6:00-8:00 p.m., $10
MONEY MANAGEMENT: THE WOMEN’S PERSPECTIVE – Bonnie Staniewicz, CFP
What’s important about money to you? Where does your money go? Identify issues/opportunities and focus on the basics of money management including budgeting, cash reserves, retirement/college saving, insurance planning. etc. This is a great educational course for women of all ages and income levels.
Tuesday, October 26, 6:00-8:00 p.m., $10
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
1, 2, 3, LEADER! – Catherine Rymsha
Leadership, not management, is the latest buzzword. Learn how to emulate leadership skills of great leaders. Areas of focus include: communication, role modeling, emotional intelligence, and how to examine your own strengths and weaknesses in order to improve them and become a better leader.
Monday, October 18, 6:00-9:00 p.m., $15
BABYPROOFING THE HOME – Amybeth Engler
Make your home safer for your littlest explorers. Receive accurate, essential information on safety risks in the home and clear, practical solutions on how to protect babies and young children from common household hazards. Includes a packet of information with stage-by-stage checklists as well as sample products to get you started.
Tues., October 19, Thurs., November 18, or Mon., December 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $15
GIVE YOUR HOUSE A WOW! FACTOR FOR THE MARKET – Pauline Maloney
Discover the secrets of attracting more buyers, selling in half the time, and at a price up to 7% more than the average in the market. Learn practical tips, see before and after pictures, and be given an opportunity to mock stage a home.
Tuesday, September 21, 6:00-8:00 p.m., $10
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