~~~ PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES ~~~
ACCENT MODIFICATION – Nancy Crawford
To be better understood in English conversation, non-native speakers with advanced English skills will learn speech modification techniques, basic sounds, and principles of American English. Personal speech analysis provided by Speech-Language Pathologist. Screening test, reading ability, and daily home practice required. Materials included. Class time to be announced. Call 580-5370 for details.
Thursdays, 10 weeks, beginning September 18, $230
ATTRACTION MARKETING – Andrea Dupont
First impressions are lasting impressions. Whether it’s a job interview or a social event, as soon as you walk through the door, people make their decisions of who you are by how you look. Using a Feng Shui approach, portray yourself the way you want the world to see you.
Mondays, 4 weeks, beginning September 22, $40
6:00-8:30 p.m.
BEEKEEPING: AN INTRODUCTION – Lisa Chandler
In this beginner course, students will learn about the life cycle of the honey bee, bee biology, basic hive management, diseases and pests, woodenware/equipment, honey, and pollination. One class will be held in the field to observe an active hive.
Thursdays, 6 weeks, beginning September 18, $50
6:00-8:00 p.m.
BUILDING A CORE WARDROBE – Andrea Dupont
Creating a complete wardrobe from 12 to 16 basic pieces saves time and money and makes dressing fun and easy. Bring 4 pieces of clothing that you love, wear, fit well, and represent who you are now.
Mondays, 2 weeks, beginning November 3, $25
6:00-9:00 p.m.
CONVERSATION IN ITALIAN – Patrizia Mueggler
For those who always wanted to learn this beautiful language, this is the place to start. In this beginner course, focus is on conversation and vocabulary. A presto!
Mondays, 10 weeks, beginning September 22, $70
7:00-8:30 p.m.
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH – Julie Morgan Sgroi
Beginners and those needing a refresher course will learn basic vocabulary, phrases, simple conversation for travel, and culture from Spanish-speaking countries. Book included.
Tuesdays, 10 weeks, beginning September 23, $90
6:30-8:30 p.m.
CREATE A SPACE THAT GIVES YOU JOY – Andrea Dupont
Learn to adjust the energy in your home by balancing the 5 elements of Feng Shui in the placement of furniture and your choice of color and accessories. Bring a floor plan of your space and some photos.
Thursdays, 2 weeks, beginning September 25, $25
6:00-9:00p.m.
PUBLIC SPEAKING – Lucy Paine Kezar
Public speaking is a useful skill that’s easy to learn or improve. Beginners and experienced speakers will learn to overcome nervousness, write and remember speeches, speak “off the cuff”, improve voice and articulation, connect with audiences, master movement and gestures, use visual aids, incorporate humor, and more.
Mondays, 4 weeks, beginning November 10, $40
6:00-8:00 p.m.
RECONSIDERING RETIREMENT – Janet Tucker
Retiring? Retiring soon? Thinking about retiring? Delaying retirement because of the economy? Learn strategies, get tips, and create a plan to suit you and your circumstances. Share ideas, solutions, concerns, and reading list.
Mondays, 3 weeks, beginning October 20, $25
6:30-8:30p.m.
SMALL BUSINESS OWNERSHIP: ENTRANCES & EXITS – Don Marshall
If you’re considering becoming a small business owner or are a current business owner planning an eventual business exit, come learn about the issues surrounding the sale of a business from both a buyer’s and seller’s perspective. For more info go to www.marshallassociates.biz.
Mondays, 2 weeks, beginning September 29, $20
6:30-8:30p.m.
~~~ HEALTH & WELLNESS COURSES ~~~
6-WEEK WELLNESS MAKEOVER – Erica Rock
This nutritional coaching class meets in person the first week and weekly by phone to honor confidentiality and ensure ongoing success. Receive a nutritional analysis at the beginning of the course to evaluate your entire body (water consumption, fiber intake, essential fatty acids, vitamin/mineral deficiency, metal toxicity, candida, parasites) and again at the end to chart your progress. This is extremely cost effective. (Blood tests can cost over $200.) Learn to make proper food choices, diet alterations, and become your own nutritionist.
Mondays, 6 weeks, beginning September 22, $125
6:00-9:00 p.m.
REIKI FOR CAREGIVERS – Susan Varn
Are you caring for someone ill or old, caring for children, or trying to take better care of yourself? This class will prepare and authorize personal and professional caregivers to use the easy, gentle, and relaxing technique of Reiki to benefit others and themselves.
Mondays, 3 weeks, beginning October 20, $35
6:30-8:30 p.m.
TAI CHI – Donna Schlachman
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.
Thursdays, 8 weeks, beginning September 25, $40
7:00-8:15 p.m.
WELLNESS YOGA – Pathways Yoga Teacher
Gain more energy, learn better breathing techniques, and increase mobility and strength in a gentle, progressive fashion. Good for all people but also beneficial for those with arthritis, spinal, and other joint problems. Bring a yoga mat or beach size towel.
Thursdays, 6 weeks, beginning September 18, $50
Tuesdays, 6 weeks, beginning November 4, $50
Thursdays, 6 weeks, beginning November 6, $50
All yoga classes meet from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
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 16, $50
6:30-8:00 p.m.
~~~ HOME & CRAFT COURSES ~~~
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.
Thursdays, 3 weeks, beginning September 25, $55
6:30-8:30 p.m.
KNITTING – Cindy Sauve
If you’ve always wanted to learn to knit, want to learn more, or need help following patterns, come learn the basics: casting on, knitting, and purling. Once that’s mastered, you can work on patterns. Bring a ball of yarn and straight needles size 7or 8 (or purchase from instructor.)
Mondays, 3 weeks, beginning September 22, $30
6:00-9:00 p.m.
RAG RUGS – Cindy Sauve
Easy to learn, twining is similar to weaving and requires only homemade equipment and scrap fabric to produce a sturdy rug. Materials to construct a loom and fabric to complete a placemat-sized project included. Bring your own material if you have a scheme in mind.
Tuesdays, 2 weeks, beginning September 30, $35
6:00-9:00 p.m.
RUG BRAIDING – Carolyn Brooks
In this course 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.
Thursdays, 3 weeks, beginning October 16, $45
6:30-8:30p.m.
~~~ ONE-NIGHT WORKSHOPS ~~~
HEALTH & WELLNESS:
CHANGE YOUR MIND/CHANGE YOUR LIFE I – Barbara Stamm
Create Prosperity and Abundance Through Hypnosis
Discover how to implant suggestions and transform outdated thought forms into healthy, beneficial ones. Scripts will be used to help replace patterns of fear and negativity with powerful beliefs about prosperity and abundance. Bring a lawn or beach chair with neck support.
Tuesday, October 7, $10
6:00-8:00 p.m.
CHANGE YOUR MIND/CHANGE YOUR LIFE II – Barbara Stamm
Developing Skills for Deep Relaxation Through Hypnosis
Develop strategies to evoke your innate relaxation response including body awareness, progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, managed breathing, self-hypnosis, and creative visualization to improve your physical/mental health. Bring a lawn or beach chair with neck support.
Tuesday, October 14, $10
6:00-8:00 p.m.
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.
Tuesday, October 14, $40
6:30-8:30 p.m.
INTRODUCTION TO HERBS – Mary Anne LoCascio, R.N.
Discover the healing properties of herbs and how to safely use them. Whether you need a tea to relax, a tincture to boost your immune system, or want to create a bath salt preparation for yourself or as a gift, come learn about herbs and how to make your own home remedies.
Tuesday, September 30 or November 4, $15
6:00-9:00 p.m.
MANAGING DIABETES WITH THE HELP OF HYPNOSIS – Barbara Stamm
Learn how to work with your health care professional to comply with their recommendations for self monitoring, exercise, and weight loss. Develop strategies to improve memory, promote better sleep, and reduce stress. Bring a lawn or beach chair with neck support.
Tuesday, October 21, $10
6:00-8:00 p.m.
HOME & CRAFTS: Materials included unless noted.
BOXWOOD TREE FOR THANKSGIVING AND THE HOLIDAYS – Suzanne Bove
Use fresh boxwood to make a tree decorated with cinnamon sticks, artificial fruits, tiny pumpkins, baby’s breath, and a bow on top. These decorations can be removed and replaced with Christmas decorations to last through the holidays. Bring scissors and clippers.
Monday, November 17, $35
6:30-8:30 p.m.
CUT AND PIERCED or HANDMADE PANEL FLOWER LAMPSHADE – Stella Scamman
Create either a lampshade made using the early American art of cutting and piercing or one made with handmade papers and pressed flowers. Please indicate on the registration form which lampshade and call the office for a list of supplies.
Tuesday, October 21, $35
6:00-9:00 p.m.
HOLIDAY KISSING BALL – Suzanne Bove
Learn how to make a fresh boxwood kissing ball and add gold or red ornaments, ribbons, and a sprig of mistletoe. Bring scissors and clippers.
Monday, December 8, $30
6:30-8:30 p.m.
PAINTING LANDSCAPES ON GESSOED BOARD – Marina Forbes
Using a variety of techniques, beginners and those with some experience will learn how to interpret the simplicity and softness of landscape images using acrylic paints. Gessoed board included. A list of required materials will be provided to registrants.
Thursday, November 6, $30
6:00-9:00 p.m.
PRINTING FROM NATURE – Cindy Sauve
Work with local leaves and flowers to learn a simple printing technique that is centuries old. Enhance your finished product with colored cardstock for cards or put in a frame. To view a picture, visit www.workshopbythefire.com.
Tuesday, September 23, $20
6:00-9:00 p.m.
PUMPKIN CENTERPIECE – Suzanne Bove
Fill a cornhusk pumpkin with wheat, cattails, yellow and blue statice, yarrow, dahlias, hydrangea, fall leaves, chinese lanterns, and top it off with a scarecrow or black cat which can be replaced with a feathered turkey for Thanksgiving. Bring scissors.
Monday, October 20, $35
6:30-8:30 p.m.
WATERCOLOR CHRISTMAS CARDS – Marina Forbes
Using a variety of techniques, beginners and those with some watercolor experience will learn how to render traditional winter/holiday images. A list of required materials will be provided to registrants.
Thursday, November 13, $25
6:00-9:00 p.m.
MONEY MATTERS:
ABC’s OF TALKING TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT MONEY – Dan Campagna
Teens are the fastest growing group filing for bankruptcy today. Teach your children how to avoid financial crisis. Topics: compound interest, rule of 72, entrepreneurship, investing, credit card dangers, debt reduction, budgeting, goal setting & more. Workbook included.
Thursday, September 25 or October 23, $15
6:30-8:00 p.m.
EXTREME HOME FINANCIAL MAKEOVER – Bonnie Staniewicz
Do your finances need an overhaul? Get some great ideas about budgeting, cash flow, prioritizing big purchases, and debt management. Learn how to avoid the common financial mistakes people make, see what a solid financial plan looks like and apply it to your own household!
Thursday, October 23, $10
5:45-7:15 p.m.
MONEY MATTERS FOR WOMEN – Bonnie Staniewicz
If you suddenly needed to coordinate the household budget, spending, and savings plan, could you successfully do it? Get beyond the “my spouse/significant other takes care of that stuff” mentality and learn how to protect yourself from the unexpected.
Tuesday, December 2, $10
5:45-7:15 p.m.
UNDERSTANDING LONG-TERM CARE – Bonnie Staniewicz
Learn what long-term care is, the advantages and considerations of having a long-term care program, who should consider it, and how recent tax law changes have closed the loopholes for sheltering and gifting assets. (No specific products mentioned during this workshop.)
Tuesday, November 18, $10
5:45-7:00 p.m.
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
THE COLLEGE ESSAY: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS – Betsy Panico
Help your child write a powerful essay and stand out from the crowd. Learn about choice of topic, correct format, and careful editing. Through discussion, examples, and hands-on experience, analyze what makes a good essay and what pitfalls to avoid. Bring pen and paper.
Monday, October 6, $15
6:00-9:00 p.m.
CREATING A GREEN HOME – Ron Sauve
Learn what it means to go “green” in your home. Find out how to treat your home as a system to make it work more efficiently and reduce current or future home energy costs. Discuss options for remodeling and building that are environmentally friendly and can save you money.
Monday, October 6, $15
6:00-9:00 p.m.
THE IMPOSTER SYNDROME & THE ART OF WINGING IT – Cheryl Lee Bozek
Are you an imposter? Do you feel inadequate even though facts indicate the opposite? If you experience feelings of chronic self-doubt and intellectual fraudulence, you’re not alone. Learn techniques to feel as bright and capable as everyone knows you are!
Thursday, September 18 or October 16, $10
6:30-8:30 p.m.
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. Location to be announced. Bring a lunch.
Saturday, September 27, $60
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
THE PERSONAL COLOR ADVANTAGE – Donna Cognac
Wearing the right colors can enhance your looks. Learn the principles behind color theory, the affects of color on the skin, and how clothing colors emphasize/de-emphasize areas of the body for perfect balance. This class will help you decide if a personal color analysis is for you.
Tuesday, October 21, $10
6:30-8:30 p.m.
YOU’RE ON THE AIR: HOW TO MAKE IT IN VOICEOVERS – Dan Levine and Heather Costa
Learn how to get around the competition and turn voiceovers into a thriving business. Watch this informative class from the comfort of your own home! All you need is a computer with an internet connection! Interact and have your questions answered via a toll-free conference call, and get a personal evaluation of your voice after the webcast.
Monday, November 3, $20
8:00-9:30 p.m.
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