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Registration Begins February 1, 2011Registration Information on Page 28

CALL 860-870-6060

Vernon regional adult BaSed and Continuing eduCation

Spring 2011

REGISTER ONLINE AT www.vrabe.org

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VERNON REGIONAL ADULT BASED EDUCATION OFFERS PROGRAMS

IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

u Citizenship Classes u English as a Second Language (ESL Classes) u High School Completion: •CDP–CreditDiplomaProgram •NEDP–NationalExternal DiplomaProgram •GED–GeneralEducation Development •ExpulsionSupportProgram u Pre-GED(ABE) u WorkplaceEducationSee pages 15 through 18 for additional information on these specific programs.

VERNON REGIONAL ADULT BASEDAND CONTINUING EDUCATION

Dr. Mary P. Conway, Superintendent of SchoolsMrs. Deborah Murasso, Assistant Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Carl Mandell, Director of Vernon Regional Adult Based EducationMrs. Lois Gottlieb, Continuing Education Program Facilitator

SomeFederalFundsfromTheWorkforceInvestmentAct(TitleII)areusedtofundthisbrochure.VernonRegionalAdultBasedEducationisamemberoftheConnecticutAssociationforAdultandContinuingEducation(CAACE).

IncompliancewithregulationsoftheOfficeforCivilRightsandwithEqualOpportunitypracticesasdeterminedbystateandfederallegislation,VernonRegionalAdultBasedEducationandContinuingEducation,asamatterofpolicy,doesnotknowinglycondonediscriminationinemployment,assignment,programorservices,onthebasisofrace,gender,color,religion,nationalorigin,age,sexualorientation,disabilityorrelatedabilitiestoperformthedutiesoftheposition.

AllactivitiesofferedbyVernonRegionalAdultBasedEducationandContinuingEducationareheldinaccessiblelocations.Accommodationsforindividualswithadisabilityareavailableuponrequest.PleasecontactVernonRegionalAdultBasedEducation,30ParkStreet,Vernon,CT06066at860-870-6000ext.139ortollfreeat866-564-2368ext.139.

CLASSES ARE HELD INVERNON AND MANCHESTER

AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

ROCKVILLEHIGHSCHOOL70LovelandHillRoad,Vernon,CT06066 MANCHESTERHIGHSCHOOL134EastMiddleTurnpikeManchester,CT06040

VERNONCENTERMIDDLESCHOOL777HartfordTurnpikeVernon,CT06066

VERNONREGIONALADULTBASEDEDUCATION/ROCKVILLECENTER33WestMainStreet,Vernon,CT06066

VERNONREGIONALADULTBASEDEDUCATION/CTWORKS893MainStreet,Manchester,CT06040

VERNONYOUTHSERVICES9ElmStreet,Vernon,CT06066

REGISTRATION BEGINS ON

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2011

VERNON CONTINUINGEDUCATION OFFICE

ROCKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 70 LOVELAND HILL ROAD

VERNON, CT 06066 860-870-6060 Phone

860-870-6455 Fax CLASSES ARE

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COMPUTER CLASSESAFTER INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING…WHAT COMES NEXT?Mon. 3:00-5:00 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/7NowthatyouhavecompletedtheIntroductiontoComputingclass,itistimetomoveon.Youhaveacomputer;nowlet’sputittogooduse.Ataslowandsteadypace,thisnextcoursewillintroduceyoutoWordanditsmanyusefulfunctions.WhetheryouareusingWordathomeorintheoffice,youwillbesurprisedatthenumberofthingsyoucandoinWord.Creatingdocuments,settingupmargins,spellcheck,makinglists,makinglabelsforenvelopesarejustafewveryusefulfunctionsthatwillbetaughtinthisclass.WewillconcentrateonMicrosoftWord,butwillalsotouchonExceliftimeallows.WewillbeusingMicrosoftOffice2007inthiscourse.Instructor: Marjorie CoxFee: $84R $90NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)

EXCEL INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED Mon. 6:00-8:00 p.m. 6 wks. RHS Starts 3/7THE PREREQUISITE FOR THIS COURSE IS EXPERIENCE WITH EXCEL AND/OR COMPLETION OF AN EXCEL INTRODUCTION COURSE. THIS ADVANCED COURSE IS NOT FOR BEGINNERS.Thishands-oncourseisintendedforsomeonewithastrongfoundationinExcel,orthesuccessfulcompletionofthebeginningExcelcourse.Studentswillworkoncreatingandunderstandingtheconceptsofdynamicworksheetsthroughlistmanagement,datamanagement,pivottablesanddatabasefunctions.Inthisadvancedcourse,studentswillalsolearnhowtoconsolidatedataacrossworkbooksandcreatingmulti-levelfunctions.Instructor: Charles MartucciFee: $84R $90NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)

INTRODUCTION/INTERMEDIATE WORD Mon. 6:00-8:00 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/7ThiscourseisintendedforadultswithaworkingknowledgeofPC’sandbasickeyboardingandmouseskills.Theclasswillemphasizecreating,formatting,editing,andprintingdocuments,errorcorrection,andmanipulatingoftoolbarsandtext.Moreadvancedtopicswillincludeheadersandfooters,tables,pagelayout,graphics,mailmerge,andmore.Inordertocompleteassignedprojects,itisrecommendedthateachstudenthaveaccesstoacomputer

outsideofclasswiththesubjectprograminstalled.Basickeyboardingandmouseskillsareamust.WewillbeusingMicrosoftOffice2007inthiscourse.Instructor: Beverly HoveyFee: $84R $90NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)

EXCEL INTRODUCTION Wed. 6:00-8:00 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/9Thishands-oncourseisintendedforsomeonewithlittleornoknowledgeofExcel,butwithasolidworkingknowledgeofPC’sandthekeyboard.Youwilllearnthebasicworkingsofthisspreadsheetapplication.Studentswilllearnhowtocreate,save,print,andmodifyworksheets.Areascoveredinthiscoursewillincludein-depthstudyofconstants,labels,formulas,functionsandcharting.Inaddition,modifying,customizingandeditingworksheetswillbereviewedinthisbeginnercourse.Instructor: Charles MartucciFee: $84R $90NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)

POWERPOINT BASICS Wed. 6:00-8:00 p.m. 6 wks. RHS Starts 3/9Thishands-oncourseisintendedforsomeonewithaworkingknowledgeofbasickeyboardingandmouseskills.YouwilllearnhowtocreatePowerPointslides,insertclipartandsounds,createapresentation,looping,andeditingtechniques.Sincehomeworkwillbeassigned,itisrecommendedthateachstudenthaveaccesstoacomputeroutsideofclasswiththesubjectprograminstalled.Atthecompletionofthecourse,youwillbeabletoproduceaprofessionalPowerPointpresentation.WewillbeusingMicrosoftOffice2007inthiscourse.

Instructor: Beverly HoveyFee: $84R $90NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)

ONLINE REGISTRATION Beginson

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COMPUTER CLASSES OFFERED AT THE

ROCKVILLE CENTER EXCEL INTRODUCTIONMonday Morning 9:30-11:30 a.m. 8 wks. Rockville Center Starts 3/7 Thiscoursewillofferyouthebasicprinciplesinvolvedincreatingaspreadsheetforbusinessorpersonaluse.Inadditiontolearninghowtocreate,save,print,modifyandenhanceworksheets,youwillgainathoroughknowledgeofformulasandfunctions.Alsocoveredinthissessionwillbeanintroductiontochartandgraphmaking.Thishands-oncourseisintendedforsomeonewithaworkingknowledgeofPC’s,thekeyboardandthemouse.Athomepracticeisalwayshelpful;therefore,itisrecommendedthatstudentstakingthiscoursehavethisprograminstalledontheirhomecomputer.WewillbeusingMicrosoftOffice2007inthisclass.Instructor: Marjorie CoxFee: $84R $90NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING Tuesday Morning 9:30-11:30 a.m. 8 wks. Rockville Center Starts 3/8Areyoulostwhenyousitdownatyourcomputer?Ifso,thisisthecourseforyou.Inthisbeginnercourseyouwilllearnthebasicpartsofthecomputer,whatthelittlepicturesrepresentonthecomputerdesktop,andhowtomovethemousearoundthescreen.Wewillpracticeopeningandclosingprograms,sizingandmovingwindows,andcreatingandsavingdocuments.WewillbrieflyexploretheInternetandtouchonthebasicsofemail.WewillbeusingMicrosoftOffice2007inthiscourse.Instructor: Marjorie CoxFee: $84R $90NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)

INTRODUCTION TO WORD Wednesday Morning 9:00-11:00 a.m. 6 wks.Rockville Center Starts 3/9THE PREREQUISITE FOR THIS CLASS IS A GOOD UNDERSTANDING AND WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE KEYBOARD AND THE MOUSE AND/OR THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF AN INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS COURSE.ThefocusofthecoursewillbeonthebasicworkingsofWordforWindows.Theclasswillemphasizehowtocreatedocuments,learningtoolbars,learningtoformat,howtocorrecterrorsusingspellcheck,howto

changefontsandsizes,howtousefindandreplacefeaturesandhowtosetupapagetoprint.Inordertocompleteassignedprojects,itisstronglyrecommendedthateachstudenthaveaccesstoacomputeroutsideofclasswiththesubjectprograminstalled.WewillbeusingMicrosoftOffice2007inthiscourse. Instructor: Beverly HoveyFee: $84R $90NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)

COMPUTER CLASSESOFFERED AT

MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL EXCEL INTRODUCTIONTue. 6:30-8:30 p.m 8 wks. MHS Starts 3/8Thiscoursewillofferyouthebasicprinciplesinvolvedincreatingaspreadsheetforbusinessorpersonaluse.Inadditiontolearninghowtocreate,save,print,modifyandenhanceworksheets,youwillgainathoroughknowledgeofformulasandfunctions.Alsocoveredinthissessionwillbeanintroductiontochartandgraphmaking.Thishands-oncourseisintendedforsomeonewithaworkingknowledgeofPC’s,thekeyboardandthemouse.Athomepracticeisalwayshelpful;therefore,itisrecommendedthatstudentstakingthiscoursehavethisprograminstalledontheirhomecomputer.WewillbeusingMicrosoftOffice2007inthisclass.Instructor: Marjorie CoxFee: $84R $90NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)

INTRODUCTION/INTERMEDIATE WORD Wed. 6:00-8:00 p.m. 8 wks. MHS Starts 3/9ThiscourseisintendedforadultswithaworkingknowledgeofPC’s,keyboardingandmouseskills.ThecoursewillexploretheinsandoutsofWordtomakesureyouleavewithabroaderunderstandingoftheprogramasawhole.Theclasswillexplorecontentcreation,formatting,editing,pagesetup,manipulationoftext,keyboardshortcuts,andprogramcustomization.Moreadvancedtopicswillincludeheadersandfooters,pagenumbers,tables,pagelayout,mailmerge,styleoptions,andmore.InordertocompleteassignedprojectsItisrecommendedthateachstudenthaveaccesstoacomputeroutsideofclasswiththesubjectprograminstalled.Basickeyboardingandmouseskillsareamust.WewillbeusingMicrosoftOffice2007inthiscourse.Instructor: Dianna GravesFee: $84R $90NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)

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Theinstructorisacertifiedteacherofthelanguage.Abasictextbookandworkbookwillberequiredforthisclass.Thecostofthetwobookswillbeapproximately$28andtheywillbeavailableforpurchasethefirstnightbeforeclassbegins.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Deborah Duarte Fee: $54R $60NR

BEGINNER ITALIANTue. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/8ThiscourseisidealforanyonewhoplanstotraveltoItaly,orwhowantsanintroductiontotheItalianlanguageandculture.Basicphrases,dialoguesandgrammarpointswillbecovered.Theinstructorseekstodevelopinthelearnerasenseofeasewiththelanguage.Thefocuswillbeondailyusageindealingwitheverydaysituations.Coursematerialwillbepresentedinaninformallearningenvironment.AbookwithaccompanyingCD’swillberequiredforthisclassatacostofapproximately$20.Thesematerialswillbeavailableforpurchasethefirstnightbeforeclassbegins.Pleasenotethatenrollmentinthisclasswillbelimitedto(12)twelvestudents.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Filomena (Phyllis) Monarca Fee: $54R $60NR

FINANCIAL PLANNING/ INVESTMENT

Ourinstructorsarehiredtoteachgeneralconceptstogroupsofstudents,nottoprovidespecificinvestmentadvicetoindividuals.Studentsshouldconsulttheirownfinancialadvisorand/orattorneybeforemakinganyinvestmentdecisionsbasedonspecificexamplesusedbyourinstructorsinthesecourses.

UNDERSTANDING STOCKS AND MUTUAL FUNDSMon. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 3 wks. RHS Starts 3/7Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhowanttolearnthebasicsofinvestinginstocksandmutualfunds.UseofTheWallStreetJournalandonlineresourcesbringsrealismtothisintriguingworldandshowshowandwhytoinvestforyourretirement.Topicstobecoveredwillincludeinvestmentplanning,thefinancialmarkets,bonds,stockselection,diversification,andtaxes.YouwilllearnaboutimportantconceptslikeP/Eratiosanddividendyields.Inaddition,youwilllearnhowtousemutualfundsto

COMPUTER CLASSES OFFERED AT CT WORKS IN

MANCHESTER INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING Wed. 9:30-11:00 a.m. 10 wks. CT Works Starts 3/9Areyoulostwhenyousitdownatyourcomputer?Ifso,thisisthecourseforyou.Inthisbeginnercourseyouwilllearnthebasicpartsofthecomputer,whatthelittlepicturesrepresentonthecomputerdesktop,andhowtomovethemousearoundthescreen.Wewillpracticeopeningandclosingprograms,sizingandmovingwindows,andcreatingandsavingdocuments.WewillbrieflyexploretheInternetandtouchonthebasicsofemail.Instructor: Marjorie CoxFee: $84R $90NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)

INTRODUCTION TO WORD Thurs. 9:30-11:00 a.m. 10 wks. CT Works Starts 3/10THE PREREQUISITE FOR THIS CLASS IS A GOOD UNDERSTANDING AND WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE KEYBOARD AND THE MOUSE AND/OR THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF AN INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS COURSE. ThefocusofthiscoursewillbeonthebasicworkingsofMicrosoftWord.Thisclasswillcoversuchthingsascreatingdocuments,learningthetoolbars,learningtoformatdocuments,howtocorrecterrorsusingspellcheck,howtochangefontsandsizes,howtofindandreplacefeaturesandhowtosetupapagetoprint.Inordertocompleteassignedprojects,itisrecommendedthateachstudenthaveaccesstoacomputeroutsideofclasswiththesubjectprograminstalled.WewillbeworkingwithWindows2007inthisclass.Instructor: Marjorie CoxFee: $84R $90NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount

FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES

BEGINNER SPANISHMon. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/7ThisbeginningcourseisgearedtowardindividualswhowishtofamiliarizethemselveswiththeSpanishlanguageandsomebasicSpanishphrases,greetings,etc.PerhapsyouareplanningatriptoaSpanishspeakingcountry,ormaybesomeknowledgeofSpanishwouldbehelpfulatyourpresentjoborinsearchingforanewjob.NopreviouseducationalexperiencewithSpanishisnecessaryforthisclass.

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Securitybenefits;andhowtocoordinateSocialSecuritywithyourothersourcesofretirementincome.Instructors: Albert D’Agosto, CLU, ChFcCharles YannichFee: $15 Resident and Non Resident (No Senior Citizen Discount)

LIFE PLANNING FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Wed. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets on 3/9Thiseducationalworkshopwillhelpfamiliesthroughthemazeoflegalandfinancialcomplexitiessurroundingplanningforthefutureofchildrenandotherdependentswithspecialneeds.Havingaccesstoresources,organizations,futurecareproviders,andsupportgroupstohelpyouandyourchildiscriticalonadailybasis.Futureplanningisnotonlyfocusedonlifetimecare,butalsoonqualityofcarefor childrenordependentswithspecialneeds.TheworkshopwillexplainmethodstopreservegovernmentbenefitseligibilityforSSIandMedicaid.Wewilldiscusstheimportanceofcoordinatingalldocumentsincludingaspecialneedstrust,letterofintent,guardianshipandvariousfundingoptionsforthespecialneedstrust.Thisworkshophelpsempoweraparentorguardiantobeanadvocatefortheirchildwithspecialneeds.Ifbothparents(guardians)wishtoattendthisclass,onlyoneregistrationfeewillbecharged.Thoseregistrationsmustbemailedinorphonedinto860-870-6060ext.10inordertoaccommodatebothpeople.Instructor: Leonard J. Del Gallo, Jr., CFP® Fee: $19R $25NR

CONTROL YOUR OWN FINANCES Banks Received a Bailout–Did You?Tue. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 2 wks. RHS Starts 3/15Learnhowtoapply140year-oldtoolsthatthefinancialcommunitydoesn’ttellyouabout.Joinusfortwoinformativesessionsandlearnhowtocontrol100%ofyourfinancialneedsandmakearadicalimprovementinyourfinancialfuture.Afterattendingthisnononsenseprogram,youwillbeamongthefewpeoplewhoknowhowtousetoolsthathavebeenaroundforover140yearsyetarelittletalkedabout.Imaginebeingabletoincreaseyourwealthbyfinancingyournextcar,boat,homeimprovementorevencollegeeducation.Reserveyourspottoday!!

buildaportfolioandhowassetallocationcanreducetheoverallriskofaportfolio.Attheendifthiscourse,youwillhavetheopportunitytoreceiveafreefinancialconsultation.Instructor: Keith Elis Fee: $29R $35NR

WEALTH AND MONEY MANAGEMENT AFTER AGE 65—HOW TO KEEP IT AND WHERE TO PUT ITTue. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 4 wks. RHS Starts 3/8Withpeoplelivinghealthy,vibrantlivesbeyondage90,WealthandMoneyManagementbecomesmoreimportant.Providinglong-termsafeincomesolutionsisvital.Wealthmanagementassesseswhereyouarefinancially,anddevelopsastrategytoprovideforyourlong-termincomeneedsafterage65intoyour80’sand90’s.BydevelopingaformalPersonalInvestmentPolicyStatement(justlikecorporationsdo),andmonitoringyourprogress,youcanbegintochartyourassets.Asyourlifechanges,yourfinancialandlife-styleneedsalsochange.Withproperplanning,youcanprovideforyourlong-termincomeneeds.Wewillreviewthemistakesmanypeoplemakeintheirplanninganddiscusswaystoavoidmakingthesemistakes.Thereisa$15labfeepayabletotheinstructorthefirstnightofclassforthisfour-nightprogram.Instructor: Gary P. Ruchin, CLU, ChFC, CFP®, EA Fee: $29R $35NR

SAVVY SOCIAL SECURITY PLANNING FOR BABY BOOMERSSession One: Tue. 6:30-8:00 p.m. 1 night RHS 3/8Session Two: Wed. 6:30-8:00 p.m. 1 night RHS 4/6Session Three: Mon. 6:30-8:00 p.m. 1 night RHS 5/9AfterbeingtoldforyearsthatSocialSecurityis‘goingbroke’,babyboomersarerealizingthatitwillsoonbetheirturntocollect.Thedecisionsyoumakenowcanhaveatremendousimpactonthetotalamountofbenefitsyoustandtoreceiveoveryourlifetime.Thisinformativeone-night(ninetyminute)seminarcoversthebasicsofSocialSecurityandrevealsstrategiesformaximizingyourbenefits.Atthisworkshopyouwilllearnaboutsomeimportantfactorstoconsiderindecidingwhentoapplyforbenefits;whenitmakessensetodelaybenefits,andwhenitdoesnot;howtocoordinatebenefitswithyourspouse;howtominimizetaxesonSocial

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Instructor: Dorothy Mautte, CFP®, CLU, ChFC, Master Member of National Association of College Funding AdvisorsOwner: Financial Focu$Fee: $19R $25NR

MY NEIGHBOR HAS A LIVING TRUST… SHOULD I?Wed. 6:30-8:00 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets on 3/30WhatisaLivingTrustandisitrightforyou?DoyouneedaLivingTrusttoavoidProbate?IsProbatelengthyandexpensive?ComehearadiscussionaboutestateplanningandLivingTrusts.Topicsaddressedwillincludetheconceptof“funding”aLivingTrustandwhetheritisneededtoreduceestatetaxes.LearnthedifferencebetweenaLivingTrustandaLastWillandTestament,andwhythewayyoutitleyourassetsissoimportant.Let’staketheconfusionoutoftheprocessandgetyourquestionsansweredbyanexperiencedattorneywhohasbeenteachingforyearsandwillgiveyouthecorrectexplanationsandanswers,andprovideactualcasesshowinghowallthisworks.Instructor: Attorney Brendan F. DalyFee: $19R $25NR SHOULD YOU CONSIDER A ROTH IRA CONVERSION?Wed. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets on 3/30RothIRAshavealwaysbeenasmartwaytoinvestforretirement.DidyouknowthatyoucanconvertaTraditionalIRAtoaRothIRA?Effectivewiththecalendaryear2010,theincomerestrictionsforindividualsconvertingfromaTraditionalIRAoremployer-sponsoredretirementplantoaRothIRAhavebeeneliminated.LearnaboutthepotentialbenefitsofaRothIRAconversionanditsapplicationtomeetyourretirementincomeandestateplanninggoals.Instructor: Gayle Russell, Ph.D., CRPCFee: $19R $25NR

WHAT SUCCESSFUL RETIREES DO DIFFERENTLYTue. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 5 wks. RHS Starts 4/5Thiscourseisdesignedforthosewhowanttoenjoyacomfortableretirement.

Learnthesecretsofbeingincontrolofyourcashflow,reducingincomeandestatetaxes,maximizingincomeandinvestingtoproviderealreturnsaftertaxesandinflationwhilestillprotectingprincipalinanyeconomicenvironment.Inaddition,investigatewaystoprotectyourselfandyourretirementassetsfromthedevastatingeffectofmedicalexpensesnotcoveredbytraditionalinsurances.TheinstructorofthishighlyacclaimedcourseisaCertifiedFinancialPlannerwithover25yearsofexperience.Instructor: Dorothy Mautte, CFP®, CLU, ChFC, Master Member of National Association of College Funding AdvisorsOwner: Financial Focu$ Fee: $29R $35NR

REVERSE MORTGAGES: What They Are, The Options, and How They Can Benefit You! Tue. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets on 4/5Asalargedemographicofournationmovestowardstheageof62yearsorolder,thepopularityandexpressedinterestinReverseMortgagesisgrowing.DuringthisseminaryouwillbeprovidedwithagreatfoundationofwhataReverseMortgageis,thedifferentoptionsthatcomewiththem,andhowtheycanbenefityouoryourlovedones.Wewillcoverdetailsofsomeoftheprogramsoffered,aswellasdispelanymythsofwhataReverseMortgageisnot.WewillalsotouchbrieflyonhowaReverseMortgagecanbecoupledwithotherfinancialmodestoserveasamorecompletefinancialtool.Therewillbetimeforquestionsduringtheevening,aswellastheopportunityforfurtherconsultationbeyondtheseminaritself.Instructor: Karen Resch Fee: $19R $25NR

PLANNING FOR HEALTHCARE COSTS IN RETIREMENTTue. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets on 4/12Wewillexploreanumberoftopics,in-cludingyourvisionforthelifeyouwantinthefutureandwhyitissoimportanttoconsideryourhealthcareneedsaspartofthatvision.We’llalsotakeacloselookatcoverageoptionsbeforeandafterage65,includingMedicareandLong-TermCareandwaysyoucanstarttoprepare

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forhealthcareinretirementstartingnow.Nearlyoneinfourretireeswithoutemployerprovidedretireebenefitswouldhavedonesomethingdifferentlyasaresultofknowingabouthealthcarecosts.WewillcoversomeoftheimpactoftheHealthCareActpassedin2010.Planningforhealthcareinretire-mentisthefirststeptowardsmanagingthecostsofhealthcareinretirement.Instructor: Gayle Russell, Ph.D., CRPCFee: $19R $25NR

STRATEGIES THAT PREVENT YOU FROM GOING BROKE IN A NURSING HOME Wed. 6:30-8:00 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets on 4/13Shouldyougiveyourhometoyourchildren?HowcanyougettheStatetopayforyournursinghomecare?Cometothisone-nightclassandlearnaboutMedicaidandthenewlawsthatCongresspassedin2006.YouwillbegivenexamplesonhowsingleindividualsandmarriedcouplescanqualifyforMedicaidbenefitswhilekeepingtheirassets,evenwiththerecentchangesinthelaw.Providedthatyouknowtherulesandplanahead,amarriedcoupleoranindividualcanstillprotectassets.Let’staketheconfusionoutoftheprocess.Getyourquestionsansweredbyanexperiencedattorneywhowillprovideactualcasesshowinghowallofthisworks. Instructor: Attorney Brendan F. Daly Fee: $19R $25NR

COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FUNDING ISSUESMon. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 2 wks. RHS Starts 4/25TheUniversityofConnecticutisnowcostingover$20,000ayear.Manyprivatecollegesinthenortheastarecostingupwardsof$50,000ayear!Howcanyoubegintosaveforyourchildren’scollegeeducation?Whenshouldyoustart?Whatareyouroptions?Whatmistakescanyouavoidmaking?Wewilldiscussthebesttechniquesforfundingyourchildren’seducation,learnwhatassetscountanddonotcountforfinancialaiddetermination,andlearnwhatassetscanbesheltered.Thisfour-hourprogram(twohourseachnight)willexplorewaystoaccumulatemoney,andinsomecases,savetaxes.Learnhowthefinancialaidsystemworks,howtoincreaseyourchancesforthisassistance,andyour

child’sroleintheprocess.Thereisa$10labfeepayabletotheinstructorthefirstnightofclass.Instructor: Gary P. Ruchin, CLU, ChFC, CFP®, EA Fee: $19R $25NR

EXPLORING HOME BUYING AND FINANCING SEMINARTue. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1 night RHS 5/3Duringthisone-nightseminaryouwilllearnaboutthemanyaspectsofpurchasing,selling,orrefinancingahome.

•Explorehowmuchofahomeyoucanafford.

•Understandtherealestatepieceaswellasthepurchaseandsalesagreements.

•Walkthroughaloanapplicationandlearnwhattoexpect.•Discussyourcreditreportandreceiveafreecopyofyourownreport.•Learnaboutthemanyfacetsofthemortgagetransaction.

Registerforthistwo-hourseminarandfindoutwhattoexpectthroughoutthisentireprocess.Instructor: Ann Kramer, Mortgage BrokerFee: $19R $25NR

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT AMERICA’S BOATING SAFELYMon. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 6 wks. RHS Starts 3/7 EarnyourConnecticutSafeBoatingCertificateandbecomeabetterrecreationalboater.Throughlectures,demonstrations,andaudiovisualpresentations,studentswillgainknowledgeneededtoboatsafely,avoidproblems,andenhancetheirenjoymentofon-the-wateractivities. Instructor: Dale Clayton Fee: $45 Resident and Non-Resident(No Senior Citizen Discount) PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT II Mon. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/7ThiscoursewillexploresuchtopicsasESP,naturalhealing,thenear-deathexperience,life-after-death,ghosts,reincarnation,Atlantis/Lemuria,InnerEarth,andwilltouchonUFO’s.Instructor: Mary Cunningham Fee: $54R $60NR

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EXPLORING THE UFO ARENA Wed. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/9UFO’s,Extraterrestrials,Adbuctees/Experiencers,‘StarPeople’and‘NowChildren’…aretheyallheretohelpmankind?TheinstructorforthiscourseisreturningwithmorenewandexcitinginformationthatcomesdirectlyfromtheUFOcommunityexpertsusingDVDpresentationsacquiredatUFOseminars.ADVDwillbeshowneachnightforstimulatingdiscussionsonthisverycontroversialmaterial.Thisveryexcitingnewcourseisbeingofferedbyalong-timememberofourstaffwhopridesherselfonkeepingcurrentinthisarena.Instructor: Mary Cunningham Fee: $54R $60NR

MAHJONGG FOR BEGINNERS Wed. 4:45-6:45 p.m. 7 wks RHS Starts 3/9Thisgameofchanceandluckisbecomingverypopularincardplayingcircles.Itisplayedwithcolorfulandintricatelydesignedtilesratherthanwithcards.Itisexciting,entertainingandlotsoffun.ComelearntherulesandstrategiesofMahjonggandjustenjoysomeleisuretimeplayingthegame.Thisgamehasreallytakenoffinsocialcirclesandwithfamilieswhosimplyenjoyspendingfunandqualitytimetogether.There’sneveradullmomentinthegameofMahjongg.Registrationforthisclassislimitedtotwenty(20)students.Therewillbea$3labfeepayabletotheinstructorthefirstnightofclassformultiplehandoutsduringthesemester.There is no senior citizen discount on this class. Please note that attendance at the first class is mandatory since that entire evening will be dedicated to the rules and regulations of the game and they will not be repeated the second week of class, in order to follow the course outline during the seven-week session.Instructor: Cecile Avila Fee: $54R $60NR

INTERMEDIATE MAHJONGG Wed. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 7 wks RHS Starts 3/9Youhavedonewellinthebeginner’sclassandthereismoreexcitementcomingupintheintermediateclass.ThissemesteryouwilllearnmorestrategicwaystogettoMahjonggfirstbeforeyouropponents;butofcourseitwillalwaysbeagameofskill,chanceandluckineveryway.Knowingaddedstrategieswillalwaysbeanimportantfactor,andtherewillalwaysbeachancetoMahjonggfirstevenbeforethe

gamestarts.Therearemorestrategicwaystochangeendlessoptionsofyourhandtoimproveyourgameandmorelessonstolearninscoring.Thefunneverends!Therewillbea$3labfeepayabletotheinstructorthefirstnightofclassformultiplehandoutsduringthesemester.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Cecile Avila Fee: $54R $60NR

LEARN THE LANGUAGE OF YOUR DOG Session One: Tue. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets 3/22Session Two: Mon. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets 4/11Inthisone-nightclass,PhilKlein,CertifiedDogListener,teachescanineleadershipsignalstodogowners.Ifthedogdoesnotseethesesignalsfromitsowner,thedogwilltakeontheroleofpackleader(decision-makerforitsdomesticpack).However,thedogisunderconstantstressinthisrolebecauseitistotallyunequippedtomakedecisionsinourworld,whichitdoesnotunderstandatall.Thisiswhyweseeproblemslikehyperactivity,destructivechewing,incessantbarking,goingpottyinthehouse,jumpinguponguests,aggression,etc.Philteachesownersthesimplesignalstheirdogsalreadyknow,makingtheownerthepackleaderandbringingthedogtopeaceinourworld. Instructor: Philip KleinFee: $19R $25NR

SIGN LANGUAGE II--OPEN HANDS AND HEARTS The prerequisite for this course is the successful completion of Sign Language I.Mon. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 10 wks. RHS Starts 3/7ThosewhohavecompletedSignLanguageIwillnowputtousethesignstheyhavelearnedinconversation,mimeandmusic.AswithSignLanguageI,TheJoyofSigning willbeused. There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Cynthia GelstonFee: $64R $70NR

SIGN LANGUAGE I--SPEAKING WITH YOUR HANDS AND HEARTS Tue. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 10 wks. RHS Starts 3/8Thisclassforadultswillteachyouhowtospeaktothedeafandhearingimpaired.Youwilllearnthroughmime,bodylanguage

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andsigning.PleasepurchaseacopyofTheJoyofSigningandbringittoclassalongwithanotebookandapen.Pleasemakenotethattheclassmayrunafewminutesshortthefirstcoupleofweeks;butasthecourseprogressestheywillrunforthefulltwohours.Becausethepurposeofthiscourseistoteachafiniteskill,therewillbetestsandquizzesduringtheten-weekprograminordertomonitoryourprogress.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Cynthia GelstonFee: $64R $70NR

ASL Wed. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 10 wks. RHS Starts 3/9 The prerequisite for this course is the successful completion of Sign Language I and II as well as Conversational Sign Language.ThisadvancedSignLanguagecourseisforthosestudentswhohavemastered theelementsofSignLanguageI,SignLanguageII,andConversationalSignLanguage.PleaseNotethatASLcompletesthefoursectionsofSignLanguageofferedintheVernonContinuingEducationProgram.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Cynthia GelstonFee: $64R $70NR

INTERMEDIATE MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY Tue. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 10 wks. RHS Starts 3/8Usingthesametextandmethodsasinthebeginningcourse,thiscoursecontainsanoverviewofthestructure,functionandcommondiseases/disordersoftheUrinary,Respiratory,Digestive,Musculoskeletal,Nervous,Reproductive,EndocrineandIntegumentarySystems.Alsoincludedwillbeareviewofdiagnosticproceduresandbasicpharmacology.Theinstructorwillsupplystudentswith“bluesheets”andothercoursematerialssothatyoucanpreparetheinitialchapter(Chapter12)priortothefirstclass,providedstudentsregisterinatimelymanner. There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Pauline BothfeldFee: $74R $80NR

BEGINNING MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY Mon. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 10 wks. RHS Starts 3/7Thiscourseisbeingofferedfortheadultlearnerwishingtomakeacareerchangeintothemedicalfield.Thisbeginnercoursewillofferyouknowledgesufficientforapplyingforanentrylevelmedical/insuranceofficeposition.Aspartofthiscourseyouwilllearnhowtobreakapartdifficultmedicaltermsintotheirwordparts,andhowtousewordpartstointerpretthemeaningofmedicalterms.YouwilllearnhowtopronounceandspelldifficultmedicaltermsfromtheCirculatory,Immune,SkeletalandMuscularSystems.Wordpartsfromallbodysystemswillbepresented.Thisinformationwillbehelpfultoyouininterviewingforandsecuringapositioninamedicalorinsuranceoffice.ItwillprovideyouwithaframeworktounderstandthosechallengingprofessionalmedicalcourseswhichrequireconsiderablememorizationsuchasAnatomyandPhysiology.Therewillbereviewsessionsandpracticeexamsattheendofthecourse.Thetextforthiscourse,Medical TerminologyforHealthProfessions6thEdition,ISBN#9781418072520byAnnEhrlichandCarolL.Schroedercanbepurchasedonline,neworused(justGoogletheISBN#). There is no senior citizen discount on this class. Instructor: Pauline BothfeldFee: $74R $80NR

CELLULAR BASIS FOR HUMAN BIOLOGYWed. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 10 wks. RHS Starts 3/9Areyouconsideringasecondcareerinthegeneralfieldofhealth?Areyoulackingtheconfidencetoenrollina“forcollegecreditcourseforHealthServices”(iea200levelcourse)inHumanBiology?Ifthatisthecase…thiscourseisforyou.AsintheMedicalTerminologycoursesalsoofferedbythisinstructor,special emphasis will be placed on termspellingandpronunciationaswecoverthechemicalbasisoflife,cellularorganization,andtissueorganizationandregulationofbodysystems.Ifstudentsarecomfortable,patternsofchromosomeinheritance,andgeneticinheritance,cancer&DNAinbiologyandtechnologywillbecovered;otherwisetheBiologybehindtheCirculatory,Immune,SkeletalandMuscularSystemswillbecovered.Studyskillsformasteryofcontentwillbeintroduced,flashcardsfortermswillbeprovided,andthecoursewillproceed

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atthestudents’pace.Thetextforthiscourse,HumanBiology10thEdition,ISBN#9780073309347bySylviaS.Maderispricey,butitcanbepurchasedneworusedonline.Studentsshouldreadandpreparethefirstchapterforthefirstnightofclass.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Pauline BothfeldFee: $74R $80NR

YOU’RE ON THE AIR…HOW TO REALLY MAKE IT IN VOICE-OVERS Tue. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets 4/26Voice-oversarehottoday!Youdon’thavetobeanactortogetvoice-overwork,butitcertainlydoesn’thurt.WithsuchnotabletalentasJamesEarlJones,LindaHunt,andDonaldSutherlandlendingtheirvoicestocommercials,filmsandvideos,onewouldthinkthatitwouldbenexttoimpossibletobreakintothisfield.Thisisnotso.Inthisclassyouwilllearnaboutanexcitingnewwaytogetaroundthecompetitionandactuallyturnvoice-oversintoathrivingfullorpart-timebusiness.RobSciglimpaglia,asuccessfulvoice-overartist(PBS,AMD,DeanKoontz,CourtTV,etc.),willdemonstratevoice-overtechniqueandwillintroducestudentstothevoice-overbusinessasawhole.Hewilltalkaboutthenumerousopportunities,theincomepotential,andtheall-importantdemoandhowtohaveitproduced.Youwillstepuptothemicrophonetodosomepracticerecording,andbestofall,heartheresults.Instructor: Rob Sciglimpaglia Fee: $19R $25NR

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT OFFERED IN MANCHESTER

BEGINNER BRIDGETue. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 8 wks. MHS Starts 3/8Thiscourseisdesignedtoteachabeginnerthebasicsofcontractbridge.Wewilldevelopabridgevocabulary.Properbiddingbyevaluatingone’shandandcommunicatinginformationtoone’spartnerwillbehighlighted.Inclassplayofbridgewillbeourgoal.Arelaxingapproachbytheinstructor(s)willshowthatbridgecanprovideopportunitiesforfriendshipsandhoursofpleasure.Amaximumofsixteen(16)playerswillbetakeninthisclass.Instructors: Frederick Bennett and Jim KellyFee: $54R $60NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)

BODY AND MIND

MEDITATION CLASSMon. 6:30-7:30 p.m. 5 wks. RHS Starts 3/7“Imagineyouarecarryingaprivateretreataroundinsideyou,asanctuaryyoucanvisitwhenevermodernlifegetstoomuch.Imaginecontentmentandfreedomfromfear—wheneveryouwishit.Youareimaginingthepeaceofbody,mindandsoulthatmeditationcanbringyou.”RajinderSinghWhetheryouarealreadymeditatingorabeginner,thisclasshassomethingtoofferyou.Learnhowmeditationenhancesphysical,mentalandemotionalwell-being.Usingsomeguidedimagery,somementalexercises,andasimpletechniqueofmeditation;youcanbeginyourpersonaltransformation,allowinginnerpeacetopermeateyourlife.Suggestedreadingbefore,during,andafterthisclasswouldbeInnerandOuterPeaceThroughMeditation,byRajinderSingh.Instructor: Clare Vidich Fee: $34R $40NR

A JOURNEY INTO CONSCIOUSNESSWed. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 6 wks. RHS Starts 3/9What is one thing that all human beings do allday,everyday?Theanswer:weinteractwithandreacttoanendlessparadeofpeople,thingsandeventsthatcomprisethelandscapeofourdailylives.Howwechoosetoreactdeterminesourlifeexperienceinanymomentorperiod.Ourchoicesresultineither(1)anexperiencewedescribeashappinessandpeaceofmind,or(2)anexperiencewedescribeasunhappinessandemotionalsufferingwhichalwaysresultsinfeelingssuchasanger,upset,frustration,disappointment,anxiety,feelingbad,feelinghurt,worryorguilt.Thesetwoexperiencesaremutuallyexclusive.Whetheryouarereadytobeginorcontinueyourprocessofchoosinghappinessratherthanemotionalsuffering,thisclasswillprovideyouwithcommonsenseandpowerfultoolsthatwillhaveanimmediatepracticalapplicationandrelevanceinyourdailylife.Thesetools,coupledwithyourdailyself-effort,willgraduallyenableyoutobecomemoreconsciousandmoreawareofhowyouchoosetoreacttoandbeaffectedbythepeopleandeventsyouencounterinyourdailylife.Thiswill,inturn,moveyoutowardthegoalsthatwe,ashumanbeings,covetandcontinuallyseek…happinessandpeaceofmindastheruleinourlivesratherthantheexceptiontotherule.Instructor: Marshall J. Levinson Fee: $54R $60NR

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HATHA YOGA--BEGINNER Tue. 6:15-7:30 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/8Thiscourseisopentobeginnerstudentsandwillfocusonbasicyogapostures,breathingtechniques,stretchingandrelaxation.Studentswhoenrollinthiscourseneedtobephysicallyabletoperformthesepostures.Balancingaidsareusedtogodeeperintotheconnectivetissueandintothestretch.Yogaisawaytoexplorethemindandbodyconnection.Studentswithsomeyogaexperiencearemorethanwelcometojointhisclassaswell;howevertheclasswillstartatthebeginnerlevelandwillprogresswiththebeginnerstudentinmind.Pleasewearcomfortableclothingandbringayogamatwithyoutoclass.Instructor: Kim RivestFee: $54R $60NR

VITAMINS…MAXIMIZE YOUR ENERGY AND FEEL YOUR BEST Wed. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets on 4/27Inthisclassyouwillgainanunderstandingofhowtherightvitaminscanincreaseyourenergylevel,whatvitaminsyouneedforoptimumhealth,andwhentotakeyourvitaminsforbestresults.Wewillalsodiscusshowtochoosequalityvitaminsfromthemazeofsuppliers. Instructor: Mary Pepin Fee: $19R $25NR

BODY AND MIND OFFERED IN MANCHESTER

REIKI IWed. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 8 wks. MHS Starts 3/9BecomeahealerthroughtheUsuiReikiTradition.Throughtheseclasses,youwilllearntheskillstopracticetheenergyhealingofReikionyourselfandothers—-yourfamilyandfriends.Youarenevertooyoungortoooldtogiveyourselfthisgift.ThisancientEasternmethodofhealingtouchhashelpedmanytorelax.Reikialsoaidsinthehealingoftheentirespirit,body,mindandemotions.Forthisrelaxingtwo-hourclass,youwillneedtowearcomfortable,loosefittingclothing,bringwatertokeepyourbodyhydrated,andaboxoftissues.Reikiisnowmorewidelyacceptedbymedicalpractitionersparticularlyinareasofpainandstressmanagement.AnystudentwhowishestoreceiveaReikiLevelICertificatemustcompleteaminimumof7classesaswellastheAttunementCeremony.Make-up

classeswillbeofferedbytheinstructoratacostof$5perclass.Thismake-upclassfeeispayabledirectlytotheinstructor.Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedtotwelve(12)students.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Christine M. Joyner Fee: $74R $80NR

INDUSTRIAL ARTSSMALL ENGINE REPAIRTue. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/8Thiscourseisdesignedtohelpyoubecomebetteracquaintedwiththesmallenginesthatarebeingusedonlawnmowers,chainsaws,gardentractorsandotherpiecesofsmallequipment.Thiscoursewillconsistofcareanduseofsmallengineequipment,2and4cycleengines,basicprinciplesofcarburetion,ignition,lubrication,coolingandfuelsystems.Thefirstclasswillbeinstructional;afterthatstudentsmaybringintheirownsmallengineitemsthatneedrepair.Also,studentscanbringintheirownsmalltoolsforuseinclass.Instructor: Scott Drew Fee: $64R $70NR AUTO MAINTENANCEWed. 6:00-8:30 p.m. 9 wks. Cheney Tech in Manchester Starts 3/9Thiscourseisforthebeginneraswellasfortheadvancedstudent.Areasofinterestthatwillbecoveredincludethebasicstudyofautomobilemaintenancesuchasoilchanges,sparkplugs,airfiltersandbrakes.Therewillbealabfeeof$20payabletotheinstructorthefirstnightofclass.There is no senior citizen discount on this class. Instructor: Mark LawrenceFee: $74R $80NR

COOKINGCAKE DECORATING Mon. 4:30-6:30 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/7Basiccakedecorating…partart,partfood.Learnhowtousevarioustoolsandtechniquestocustomizeyourowncake.Youwilllearnhowtoprepareandfrostacakeandhowtousevarioustoppingsandfillings.Thiscoursewillintroduceyoutobasiccakedecoratingwithbuttercreamfrosting,royalfrosting,andfondanttomakedecorativeboarders,flowersandnoveltyshapes.Thereisa$20labfeepayable

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totheinstructorincashatthefirstclass.Thisclass,whichwillbetaughtbyahighlyskilledinstructor,willbelimitedtotwelve(12)students. There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Lori Gilmore Fee: $64R and $70NR

CUPCAKES ARE THE RAGE Mon. 6:45-8:45 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/7Haveyounoticedtheemergingpopularityofthecupcake?Keepupwiththetrendasweshareanddevelopideasforthesespecialcakesincludingnovelty,holiday,wedding,miniature,pull-aparts,andsignaturecupcakes.Thereisa$20labfeepayabletotheinstructorincashatthefirstclass.Thisclass,whichwillbetaughtbyahighlyskilledinstructor,willbelimitedtofifteen(15)students. There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Lori Gilmore Fee: $64R and $70NR

COOKING ITALIANTue. 6:45-8:45 p.m. 5 wks. RHS Starts 3/8FindouthowsimpleItaliancookingcanreallybe!Thisisahands-oncoursethatwilldelightyourtastebuds.Therewillbealabfeeof$38payabletotheinstructorthefirstnightofclasstocoverthecostoffoodforthefiveweeksofclass.Pleasebringcontainerswithyoutoeachclasstotakeleftovershome.Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedtotwelve(12)students.There is no senior citizen discount on this class. Instructor: Elyse Fila Fee: $34R $40NR

ART

DRAWING IIMon. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 6 wks. RHS Starts 3/7 (Class will not meet on 3/14 or on 4/11)ThisclassisforstudentswhohavecompletedDrawingIandwishtofurtherdeveloptheirdrawingskills.Tobegin,youwillneedtobringtoclassnewsprint,#2pencils,awhiteandakneadederaser.Astheclassprogresses,wemayusecharcoalandcontecrayon.Don’tbeafraidtojointhisclassandexplorethisopportunitytotakeyourdrawingskillstothenextlevel.Instructor: Sally BalukasFee: $49R $55NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)

PAINTING IN WATERCOLORSWed. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/9Thiscoursewillhavemoreofanemphasisonpaintingtechniquesratherthanondrawingskills.Itisanintroductiontotheartofworkinginwatercolorsforthebeginnerandintermediatestudent.Studentswillgetindividualattentionwhileworkingontheirpaintings.Youwillworkatyourownpaceandskilllevel.Whilethecurriculumforthiscourseisgearedtowardthebeginner,thosewhohavealreadytakenthebeginnerclasswithSallyaremostwelcometoregisterforthisclasswiththepurposeofcompletinganunfinishedprojectorstartinganewprojectandworkingatyourownpace.Asupplylistwillbemailedtoyouatthetimeofregistration.Thecostofsupplieswillbeapproximately$80.Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedtotwelve(12)students.Pleaseregisterearly. Instructor: Sally BalukasFee: $54R $60NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)

PAINTING WITH CRAYONS…YOU MUST SEE THIS TO BELIEVE IT!Tue. 5:00-6:45 p.m. 6 wks. RHS Starts 3/8TheinstructorforthiscoursewasfeaturedintheMiddletownPressforthisuniquetechniquewhichproducesafinalproductthatwilljustamazeyou.Theuniquenessstemsfromthefactthatyouwilllearntopaintwithoutabrush.Studentsinthisclasswilluseapieceofmetal,whichisusedbothasapaletteandabrush.Waxorcrayonsaremeltedonthetoolwhiledifferentstrokesareappliedtocreatecolorfulandintricatefloraldesigns.Youcanmakebeautifulnotecards,picturessuitableforframing,orenhancephotoalbums,scrapbooks,invitationsandstationary.Bringaboxofcrayonsanddifferenttypesofpapertoclass.Therewillbea$6labfeepayabletotheinstructorthefirstnightofclassforothersuppliesneededinthisclass.Studentswhodonotbringtherequiredcrayonsandpapertothefirstclasswillbechargedalabfeeof$8forthoseadditionalmaterials.Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedtotwenty(20)students.Beamongthefirsttolearnthistechniqueandcreatelovelyfinishedpieces.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Cecile AvilaFee: $54R $60NR

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INTERMEDIATE PAINTING WITH CRAYONSTue. 7:00-8:45 p.m. 6 wks. RHS Starts 3/8 The prerequisite for this class is the completion of Cecile’s beginner class.Youhavealreadylearned4strokesinthebeginnerclass.Thissemesteryouwillbeintroducedtoafewmorestrokeswhichmeansthatyouwillbeabletopaintmorefloraldesignsinmorecomplexdimensionsandshapes.Combiningthesenewstrokeswiththestrokespreviouslylearned,andwiththesimultaneoususeofmultiplecrayonsinyourhand,youwillamazinglycreateintricateeffectofrichpigmentinyourwork.Thefuncontinuesasyoulearntoframeyourartwork,largeorsmall,bothartisticallyandeconomically.Pleasebringyourcrayonsanddifferenttypesofpapertoclassjustasyoudidinthebeginnerclass.Additionalmaterialsneededwillbeannouncedlaterinthesemester.Studentswhodonotbringtherequiredcrayonsandpapertothefirstclasswillbechargedalabfeeof$8forthosematerials.Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedtotwenty(20)students.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Cecile Avila Fee: $54R $60NR

PASTEL PAINTING Tue. 6:00-8:00 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/8Pastelsareauniquepaintingmediuminwhichcolorsaremixedonapaperbyoverlayingorblendingratherthanonapalette.Studentswillstartwithasketchonapastelpaper.Emphasiswillbeonsourceoflight,shadesandtones.Variousstrokesandstyleofpastelpaintingwillbeexplainedtostudentssotheywillunderstandandenjoythetechnique.Studentswillbeencouragedtochoosetheirownstyle.Directionandguidancewillbeprovidedateverystep.Therewillbea$3labfeepayabletotheinstructorthefirstnightofclassforclassmaterials.Asupplylistwillbegiventostudentsatthefirstclass.Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedtoten(10)students.Pleaseregisterearly.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Maaida Sheriff Fee: $54R $60NR

MIXED MEDIAWed. 6:00-8:00 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/9MixedMediaisanidealwaytoexperimentwithmultipletechniquessuchas

watercolor,pastel,penandink,colorpencil,etc.Demonstrationwillbegivenonseveraltechniquesandstudentswillexperimentandchoosetheonestheylike.Classwillstartwithadrawing.Theinstructorwillhelpinfindingawaytobestrepresentthestudents’chosentechniques.Therewillbea$3labfeepayabletotheinstructorthefirstnightofclass.Asupplylistwillbegiventostudentsatthefirstclass.Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedtoten(10)students.Pleaseregisterearly. There is no senior citizen discount on this class. Instructor: Maaida Sheriff Fee: $54R $60NR

ART CLASS OFFERED AT VERNON YOUTH SERVICES

PAINTING IN WATERCOLORS II Monday Morning 9:30-11:30 a.m. 8 wks. Vernon Youth Services Starts 3/7Thisclassisofferedforthosestudentswhoarereadytomovebeyondintroductorylevelclassesinwatercolorpainting.Thissemesterwilloffersomewhatmorechallengingclassassignments.Utilizingthebasictechniquestheyalreadyknow,studentswillexploreimprovingtheir compositionskills,brushtechniques,etc.Classmemberswillreceiveindividualattentionwhileworkingontheirpaintingsandwillworkattheirownpaceandskilllevel.Thebasicsuppliesforthisclasswillremainthesameasforthebeginningclass.Additionalsuppliesmaybeneededastheclassprogresses.Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedtotwelve(12)students.Pleaseregisterearly.Instructor: Sally BalukasFee: $54R $60NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)

MUSIC CLASS OFFERED IN MANCHESTER

BASIC GUITARFOR NEW STUDENTS AND FORMER STUDENTS WHO WANT TO BRUSH UP ON THEIR GUITAR SKILLS AND MORE Tue. 7:00-8:30 p.m. 7 wks. MHS Starts 3/8Havefunlearningtoplaytheguitar!Ifyouhavealwayswantedtolearntoplaytheguitarbutneverhadtime,thenthiscouldbetheadultcourseforyou.Thisbasicguitarcourseisdesignedtoteachyoutoaccompanyyourselfinplayingmanyfolksongsindifferentkeys.Somemusictheoryaswellastuningyourguitarandstrummingpatternswillbetaughtinthisclass.You

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OUR MISSIONThemissionoftheVernonRegionalAdultBasedEducationprogramistoofferdynamic,multiculturalservicesinanatmosphereofrespect,appreciation,andacceptanceofall.ItisthegoaloftheRegiontoempowerstudentswiththeknowledgeandtoolsnecessarytosucceedbothpersonallyandprofessionallyinatechnologicallyadvancedsociety.

PARTICIPATING TOWNSThefollowingfourteentownsparticipateintheFREEadultbasededucationalprogramsdescribedinthenextthreepages.ProgrammingisprovidedbyVernonRegionalAdultBasedEducationandfundedbylocalcommunities,stateandfederalgrants,andotherfunds.

Ashford bolton colchester coventry eAst windsor ellington glAstonbury

griswoldMAnchesterMAnsfieldsouth windsor tollAndvernonwillington

PROGRAMSVRABE’sprogramsaredesignedwithbusyadultsinmind,whetheryouwantto:

•enhancetheskillsthatwillhelpyou improveyouremployability

• earnyourhighschooldiploma• workonliteracyskillsforyourselfand

yourfamily• improveyourEnglishspeaking,reading,

andwritingability• prepareforcollege• studytoearnyourcitizenship• worktoimprovetheskillsneededfor

yourcurrentjob• ortaketechnologycourses

VRABEcanhelpyoumeetyourgoals.Youwillbeplacedinaparticularprogrambasedonyourindividualgoals,statemandatedtesting,andtheavailabilityofcourses.VRABE’scurrentprogramsinclude:

uCitizenship Classes u English as a Second Language

(ESL) uHigh School Completion: •CDP–CreditDiplomaProgram •NEDP-NationalExternalDiploma

Program •GED–GeneralEducation Development •ExpulsionSupportProgram u Pre-GED(ABE) u WorkplaceEducationFindtheprogramthatfitsyourneeds!Seeprogramdescriptionsonthefollowingpages.Visitusatwww.vrabe.org.

STUDENTS NOT LIVING WITHIN OUR FOURTEEN-TOWN REGION WILL BE CHARGED TUITION FOR CLASSES OFFERED IN THE VERNON REGIONAL ADULT BASED EDUCATION PROGRAM

VERNON REGIONAL ADULT BASED EDUCATIONwww.vrabe.org

REGISTRATION AND ORIENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAMSStudents must:1)Call860-870-6060ext.11,860-870-6000ext.139,ortollfreeat866-564-2368ext.139tosignupforanOrientation.

2)BringtoOrientation:acurrentofficialtranscript,astateissuedID,validdriver’slicenseorpassport.Ifstudentis18yrs.oryounger,theymustalsobringanofficialletterofwithdrawlfromhighschool.

3)AtOrientation,studentslearnaboutthe3optionsforgettingadiploma:CDP(CreditDiplomaProgram),NEDP(NationalExternalDiplomaProgram),andGED(GeneralEducationDevelopmentProgram).CASASappraisaltestingisadministeredandstudentswillthenscheduleaone-on-onemeetingwithacounselortodevelopaplanforachievingtheirdiplomas.

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ADULT BASIC EDUCATION CLASSES (ABE)

Thisclassroom-basedpre-GEDcourseisdesignedforthestudentwhoneedsadditionalskillspriortoentranceintoGEDpreparatoryclasses.Studentsworkindividuallywiththeclassroomteacheronmathandbasicliteracyskills.Instructionallevelsrangefrombeginningliteracytopre-GEDreadiness.Foradditionalinformation,call860-870-6000ext.139ortollfreeat866-564-2368ext.139.

GED PREPARATORY CLASSES

Thisclassroom-basedcoursepreparesstudentstopasstheStateofConnecticutadministeredGeneralEducationDevelopment(GED)Examwhichisgivenmonthlythroughouttheyearatmultiplelocations.ThetestcoversWriting,SocialStudies,Science,LanguageArts/Reading,andMath.Students16andoldermayenrollintheGEDpreparatoryclasses,buttheyarenoteligibletotaketheexamuntiltheyare17yearsofageorolder;andtheyneedtosubmitdocumentationthattheyhavebeenofficiallywithdrawnfromschoolforatleast6monthspriortotheexam,OR thattheclasstheyenteredninthgradewithhasgraduated.

Anapplicant21yearsofageorolderandanon-veteranmustpayafeeof$13totakethetest.Theretakeorreapplicationfeeisalso$13forindividuals21yearsofageorolder.Thereisnofeeforindividualsundertheageof21.

AccommodationsontheGEDtestareavailableforqualifiedindividualswithadisability.GEDpreparationclassesareofferedinColchester,EastWindsor,Glastonbury,Griswold,Manchester,Mansfield,andVernon.BothdayandeveningclassesareavailableinManchesterandVernon.Foradditionalinformation,call860-870-6000ext.139ortollfreeat866-564-2368ext.139.

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT DIPLOMA (CDP)

TheCreditDiplomaProgram(CDP)offersstudentsanopportunitytofulfilltheStateofConnecticutrequirementsforhighschoolcompletionbyattendingclassesatoneof

oursites.Academicclassesarestructuredtomeetthegraduationrequirementsofparticipatingschooldistrictsandtheneedsofthestudents(withdistancelearningalsoanoption).Inaddition,studentsmaybeawardedcreditforworkexperience,militaryservice,etc.AVernonRegionalAdultEducationHighSchoolDiplomaisgranteduponcompletionoftheprogram.ClassesareofferedatBaconAcademy,E.O.SmithHighSchool,GriswoldHighSchool,ManchesterHighSchoolandRockvilleHighSchool.Foradditionalinformation,call860-870-6000ext.139ortollfreeat866-564-2368ext.139.

NATIONAL EXTERNAL DIPLOMA PROGRAM

(NEDP)The NationalExternalDiplomaProgram(NEDP)providesanalternativewaytoearnadiploma.Itisdesignedforadultswhohavegainedskillsthroughlifeexperiencesanddemonstratedcompetenceinaparticularjoboracademicarea.TheNEDPisaportfolio,assessment-basedprogramthatoffersone-on-onemeetingswithnoclassroominstruction.Anadultwhosuccessfullycompletestheportfolioassessment,asrequired,isawardedahighschooldiploma.ThisprogramisofferedatourManchesterOneStop,atourdowntownRockvilleCenter,andattheworkplace.TheNationalExternalDiplomaProgramisconsideredanalternativetotheGEDorCreditDiplomaProgramformatureadultswhoareself-motivated and self-directed. Foradditionalinformation,call860-870-6000ext.139ortollfreeat866-564-2368ext.139.

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Individuals with a disability who require an accommodation in order

to participate in any class, program or activity, should contact Dr. Claudia Nunn

at 860-870-6060 ext. 14 for further assistance.

Accommodations on the GED tests are available for qualified individuals

with a disability. For more information, contact Dr. Claudia Nunn at 860-870-

6060 ext 14. You may also contact Ajit Gopalakrishnan at the Connecticut

State Department of Education at 860-807-2111 or 2125.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

InstructioninESLclassesisdesignedforadultswhohavelimitedproficiencyintheEnglishlanguageorwhosenativelanguageisnotEnglish.ESLprogramsassistindividualstoimprovetheirEnglishskillsinlistening,speaking,readingandwritinginordertofindormaintainemployment,attaincitizenship,becomemoreinvolvedwiththeirchildren’sschoolingandmakegreateruseofcommunityresources.InstructionisprovidedinEnglishasaunifyingmeansofservingthebroadethnicdiversityoflimited-English-speakingadults.ClassesareofferedinColchester,EastWindsor,Glastonbury,Griswold,Manchester,Mansfield,andVernon.Somelocationsofferbothdayandeveningclasses.Pre-testsaregivenandclassplacementisbasedonthestudent’slevelofEnglish.Classesaresmalltoallowforactiveparticipation.Thisisawonderfulopportunitytoexperienceavarietyofcultures.Foradditionalinformation,call860-870-6000ext.139ortollfreeat866-564-2368ext.139.

CITIzENSHIPTheinstructioninthisclassroom-basedprogramisdesignedforforeign-bornadultswhowishtobecomeUnitedStatescitizens.PersonscompletingthisprogramarepreparedtopursuecitizenshipthroughtheprescribedprocessoftheUnitedStatesCitizenshipandImmigrationServices.ClassesareheldonTuesdayeveningsforsevenweeks,andtheprogramisofferedinthefallinManchester,inthespringinVernon,andinbothfallandspringinGriswold.StudentsmustbeabletoreadandconverseinEnglishwellenoughtopassanappraisaltestwhichisadministeredonthefirstnightofclass.Foradditionalinformation,call860-870-6000ext.139ortollfreeat866-564-2368ext.139.

FAMILY LITERACYThe30-weekFamilyLiteracyprogramoffersadultstheopportunitytocompletetheirGED(highschooldiploma),improvetheirEnglishlanguageability,developtheirparentingskills,andlearnhowtobecomefullpartnersintheirchild’seducation.Thisprogrammeetsfrom11:45a.m.to2:45p.m.attheIndianValleyYMCA,375HartfordTurnpike,Route30,Vernon,CT.TheGEDclassesmeetMondaysandTuesdays,ESLclassesmeetThursdaysandFridays,andbothgroupsmeettogetheronWednesdaysforparentingworkshops,nutrition,“RaisingReaders”,“MusicTogether”,guestspeakers,andfieldtrips.

YMCAstaffwillengagethechildrenindevelopmentallyappropriateactivities.Parentsaretheirchildren’sfirstandmostimportantteachersandthisprogramwillgivethemadditionaltoolstoimprovetheirsuccessinschoolandinlife.ThisVernonRegionalAdultBasedEducationProgram,ajointeffortwithFamilyResourceCenters,isadministeredthroughEasternConnecticutHealthNetwork(ECHN),KidSafe,andtheIndianValleyYMCA.

Forinformationaboutthisprogram,pleasecontactSvetlanaGrishtaev,FamilyLiteracyCoordinator,at860-836-0514.

Vernon Regional Adult Based Education is in compliance with Connecticut General

Statutes Sec. 10-71c and does not charge a fee for any textbooks or materials used in the

mandated program areas.

THE STARTING DATES FOR CLASSES VARY ACCORDING TO PROGRAMS

AND LOCATIONS. For registration information or questions about all Vernon

Regional Adult Based Education Programs please call toll free at

866-564-2368 ext. 139 or 860-870-6000 ext. 139 .

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) FOR CONSTRUCTION AND

ESL FOR HOME CHILD CARE

TheseEnglishasaSecondLanguageprogramshelpstudentsdeveloptheirEnglish language and communication skills,buildtheirknowledgeofconceptsandvocabularyintheirfield,explorecareerpathways,andplanfortheirfuture.Participantspracticespeaking,listening,reading,andwriting,createaprofessionalportfolio,anddevelopproblem-solvingandteamworkskills.

ESLforHomeChildCareisa13-weekprogramthatmeetsSaturdaysfrom9a.m.to2p.m.andoffersConnecticutCharts-A-CoursecertificatesinRecordKeepingandTaxes,andFamilyChildCareasaBusiness.Participantslearnaboutchilddevelopment,teaching/managementstrategies,andareassistedwiththeprocessofapplyingforaCThomedaycarelicense.Theydevelopacollectionofactivities,games,songs,androutinestheycanusetosupportchildren’sliteracyandhealthydevelopment,pluslearnaboutsettingupabusinessplan.

ESLforConstructionisa12-weekprogramthatmeetstwoweeknightsfrom6p.m.to9p.m.andoffersthepossibilityofearningOSHA-10certification.Participantsdevelopconstructionvocabulary,computerskills,andapersonalcareeractionplan.Theydiscussreal-lifeworkplacescenariosandlearnaboutjobsafety,communityresources,etc.

ClassesforbothprogramsareheldinManchesteratCTWorks,andinHartford.TheseprogramsaresponsoredbyVernonRegionalAdultBasedEducationinpartnershipwiththeConnecticutPuertoRicanForum,Inc.,andarepartoftheHartfordAdultLiteracyProjectfundedbytheHartfordFoundationforPublicGiving.

Pleasecontact860-247-3227forregistrationinformation.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) FOR HEALTH

CARE WORKERS

NEW COURSE OFFERED JOINTLY BY VRABE AND

MANCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Thisseven-weekhighlyinteractivecourseisdesignedtoincreaseEnglishspeakingandcommunicationskillsforhealthcareworkersorthoseinterestedinenteringthehealthcarefield.Thiscoursewillhelpyoubecomemoreeffectiveandconfidentwhenworkingwithpatients,familiesandco-workers.

Youwill:Participateinroleplayingeveryday•situations,suchashandlingemergencies,explainingamedicalproceduretoapatient,dealingwithdifficultpatientsanddealingwithco-workersinavarietyofwaysLearnfromanenthusiasticand•supportiveinstructorwhowilltailorthecurriculumtofitstudentneedsandinterestsWorkwithclassmatesinpairs•andonteamstostrengthencross-culturalcommunicationandteamworkskillsBuildyourEnglishlisteningand•speakingskillsaswellasyourhealth-carevocabularyBeintroducedtoavarietyof•Internetresourcesthusallowingyoutocontinuetolearnonyourown

ClassDays,Dates,TimesandLocation:

MondayandWednesdays,•February7,2011throughMarch30,2011from1:00to4p.m.ClasseswillbeheldatVernon•RegionalAdultBasedEducation/CTWorks,893MainStreet,Manchester,CT06040.Classeswillnotmeetduringthe•weekofFebruary21,2011.Shouldcancellationofaclass•benecessaryduetoinclementweather,April4,2011willbedesignatedasamake-upclass.

CourseFee:$100(PayabletoVRABE)

BookDeposit:$20(whichwillberefundedtothestudentuponreturnofthetextingood condition)

Registration:ToregisterforthisexcitingnewcoursecontactRichardWelkat860-870-6060ext.24oratrichard.welk@vernonct.org.

TolearnmoreaboutVernonRegionalAdultBasedEducation(VRABE)visitusonlineatwww.vrabe.org.

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mustbringyourownacousticguitar(nylonormetalstring)toclasseachweek.Pleasenotethatnylonstringguitarstendtohaveawiderneckandwouldbebetterforlargerhands.Previousstudentsareinvitedbacktotakethiscourseasarefresher.Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedtotwelve(12)students.Thisisaverypopularclass.Pleaseregisterearly.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Johnny PrytkoFee: $54R $60NR

POTTERY CLASSESOFFERED IN MANCHESTER

POTTERY/HAND BUILDING/ WHEEL THROWING Tue. 6:00-9:00 p.m. 9 wks. MHS Starts 3/8ThispopularclassisbeingofferedontwoeveningsatManchesterHighSchool.Comeandlearnthebasictechniquesofworkingwithclayandcreatethemasterpieceofyourdreams.Handbuildingtechniqueswillallowyourcreativesidetoshinethrough.Youwillalsolearntoworkonthepotter’swheel.Inordertoallowsufficienttimefor allstudents,thisclassislimitedtoten(10)enrollmentsoneachnight.Pleaseregisterearly.Teenagersarewelcome.Therewillbea$30labfeepayabletotheinstructorthefirstnightofclasswhichwillcoverthecostofonebagofclayandtheglazingandfiringofyourpieces.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Virginia DominguezFee: $104R $110NR

POTTERY/HAND BUILDING/ WHEEL THROWING Wed. 6:00-9:00 p.m. 9 wks. MHS Starts 3/9 ThispopularclassisbeingofferedontwoeveningsatManchesterHighSchool.Comeandlearnthebasictechniquesofworkingwithclayandcreatethemasterpieceofyourdreams.Handbuildingtechniqueswillallowyourcreativesidetoshinethrough.Youwillalsolearntoworkonthepotter’swheel.Inordertoallowsufficienttimeforallstudents,thisclassislimitedtoten(10)enrollmentsoneachnight.Pleaseregisterearly.Teenagersarewelcome.Therewillbea$30labfeepayabletotheinstructorthefirstnightofclasswhichwillcoverthecostofonebagofclayandtheglazingandfiringofyourpieces.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Virginia DominguezFee: $104R $110NR

HOMES…LANDSCAPING AND HOME IMPROVEMENT

HOME LANDSCAPE DESIGN PRINCIPLES, PRACTICE AND PASSIONWed. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 5 wks. RHS Starts 3/9Focusingondesign,thiscoursewillexplorethecreativeprocessinestablishingbeautifullandscapes.Althoughgardeningisanimportantpartofresidentiallandscaping,itisonlyoneofthemanyelementsconsidered.Wewillexplorethebasicprinciplesandfundamentalsofeffectivelyalteringyouroutdoorenvironment.Thisexcitingandinformativecourseistaughtbyapublished,experienced,award-winningdesignerandinstallerwhoisapassionatelandscapegardener.Studentsshouldbringasmallsketchpad,pencilsandanotebooktoclass.Enrollmentinthisverypopularclassislimitedtoeighteen(18)students,pleaseregisterearly.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Jeff Hutton Fee: $54R $60NR

REPLACEMENT WINDOW WORKSHOPGo Green and Save $$$ too!!! Tue. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets on 3/29DoyouwanttosaveonyourheatandA/Cbillsandtakeadvantageofanyincentiveprogramsthatmightbeavailablebutdonotknowwheretostart?Whatisrightforyourhome,LowE,Argon,TriplePane,Wood,VinylorFiberglass,andwhataboutLeadPaint?Confused…???Well,don’tbe!Thisworkshopwilladdressthesequestionsandshowyouhowyourwindowsarereplaced.Thisisamustclassforanyonethinkingabouthavingwindowsreplacedorreplacingwindowsthemselves.TheinstructorisaMasterCarpenterwithover30yearsofexperience.Instructor: Paul O’Doherty Fee: $19R $25NR

GARDENINGVEGETABLE GARDENINGWed. 6:00-8:00 p.m. 6 wks. RHS Starts 3/9Itisthattimeofyeartotakealookatourgardeningpracticesmorecloselywiththehopeofhavingasuccessfulplantingandyieldingseason.Fromthebeginnertoexperiencedgardeners,thereareplentyofthingsyoucandotocreateyourbestvegetablegardenyet!Thiscoursewill

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exploreplantrequirements;gardensiteselectionandlayout;soilrequirementsincludingpH,nitrogen,phosphorusandpotassium;composting;plantselection;startingvegetableplantsfromseed;andtransplanting.Putthetechniqueslearnedfromthesetopicstogoodusegrowingyourownfreshvegetablesthissummer.Amaterialsfeeof$4.00payabletotheinstructorthefirstnightofclasswillcoverthecostofhandoutsandseedswewillbestartinginclass.Studentswillneedtosupplyshallow,seed-startingpots,traysorflatsandseedstartingorpottingsoil.Enrollmentinthiscoursewillbelimitedto12students,pleaseregisterearly.TheinstructorisaUniversityofConnecticutCertifiedMasterGardener.HepresentlyservesontheBoardofDirectorsfortheConnecticutMasterGardenerAssociation,isalicensedProfessionalEngineerandanAdjunctProfessoratECSU.There is no senior citizen discount on this class. Instructor: Roger GregoireFee: $49R $55NR

DANCE, DANCE, DANCE

BALLROOM DANCING FOR BEGINNERSMon. 6:45-7:45 p.m. 10 wks. RHS Starts 3/7TheMerengue,ChaChaandtheSwingarethethree(3)dancesyouwilllearnduringthissemesterofballroomdancing.Nopriordanceexperienceisrequired.Foreaseofmovementonthedancefloor,pleasewearshoesnotsneakers.Enrollmentinthisclasswillbelimitedtofifteen(15)COUPLES.Pleaseregisterearly.THEREISA$5LABFEEPERCOUPLEFORALLBEGINNERBALLROOMDANCINGCLASSESPAYABLETOTHEINSTRUCTORSTHEFIRSTNIGHTOFCLASSFORMATERIALREQUIREDFORTHESECLASSES.Labfeesarepayableincashormoneyordersonly. Instructors: Laura and Jason Gardiner Fee per Couple: $84R $90NR (THERE IS NO SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT ON BALLROOM DANCING CLASSES.)

BALLROOM DANCE PARTYMon. 8:00-9:00 p.m. 10 wks. RHS Starts 3/7“WherecanIdance?”…righthereatRockvilleHighSchool.LauraandJasonwillbetheDJ’sforallyourballroomdancemusic.Theywillbeavailabletodemonstrateandassistyouwithanydancesand/orstepswithwhichyoumayneedhelp.Comedanceinarelaxed

informalenvironment.Thisisagreatplacetopractice.Allsocialballroomdancersarewelcome.Enrollmentinthisclasswillbelimitedtotwenty(20)couples.Instructors: Laura and Jason GardinerFee per Couple: $84R $90NR (THERE IS NO SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT ON BALLROOM DANCE PARTY.)

BALLROOM DANCING FOR BEGINNERS–Early SessionTue. 6:45-7:45 p.m. 10 wks. RHS Starts 3/8 TheRumba,MamboandtheWaltzarethethree(3)dancesyouwilllearnduringthissemesterofballroomdancing.Nopriordanceexperienceisrequired.Foreaseofmovementonthedancefloor,pleasewearshoesnotsneakers.Enrollmentinthisclasswillbelimitedtofifteen(15)COUPLES.Pleaseregisterearly.THEREISA$5LABFEEPERCOUPLEFORALLBEGINNER BALLROOMDANCINGCLASSESPAYABLETOTHEINSTRUCTORSTHEFIRSTNIGHTOFCLASSFORMATERIALREQUIREDFORTHESECLASSES.Labfeesarepayableincashormoneyordersonly.Instructors: Laura and Jason GardinerFee per Couple: $84R $90NR (THERE IS NO SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT ON BALLROOM DANCING CLASSES.)

BALLROOM DANCING FOR BEGINNERS–Late Session Tue. 8:00-9:00 p.m. 10 wks. RHS Starts 3/8TheTango,SambaandtheFoxtrotarethethree(3)dancesyouwilllearnduringthissemesterofballroomdancing.Nopriordanceexperienceisrequired.Foreaseofmovementonthedancefloor,pleasewearshoesnotsneakers.Enrollmentinthisclasswillbelimitedtofifteen(15)COUPLES.Pleaseregisterearly.THEREISA$5LABFEEPERCOUPLEFORALLBEGINNERBALLROOMDANCINGCLASSESPAYABLETOTHEINSTRUCTORSTHEFIRSTNIGHTOFCLASSFORMATERIALREQUIREDFORTHESECLASSES.Labfeesarepayableincashormoneyordersonly.Instructors: Laura and Jason Gardiner Fee per Couple: $84R $90NR (THERE IS NO SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT ON BALLROOM DANCING CLASSES.)

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LINE DANCINGWed. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 10 wks. VCMS (Cafeteria) Starts 3/9Thisclassstartswithbeginnerdances,havingemphasisonthedancestepsusedincountrydancing,butnotlimitedtocountrydancing,andprogressestowardsbeginner/intermediate.One(1)dancewillbetaughteachweekandthepreviousweek’sdancewillbereviewed.Alldances,timepermitting,arealsoreviewedanddancedweekly.Comeandhavefunlearningthenewestdancesandsomeoftheoldies! Instructor: Sarah Preston Fee: $84R $90NR

ZUMBA…Join in this fitness craze and have fun!!!Mon. 5:45-6:45 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/7ZUMBAisperhapsoneofthebestworkoutanddanceroutinesyouwilleverdo.HypnoticLatinandInternationalRhythmsandeasy-to-followmovescreatethisone-of-a-kindfitnessprogramthatisknownasZUMBA.Workingouthasneverbeensomuchfun.Joininthishour-long,calorie-burning,body-energizing,awe-inspiringclass.ZUMBAroutinesfeatureaerobic/fitnessintervaltrainingwithacombinationoffastandslowrhythmsthattoneandsculpttheentirebody.Modificationisprovidedforbothhighandlowimpact.ZUMBAisamovefast,havefun,andfeelgoodworkout!SinceZUMBAisahigh-energyworkout,itisimportantthatstudentsregisteringtotakethisclassareingoodphysicalhealth. Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedto20students.Don’tletyourselfbedisappointed;registerearlytosecureyourplaceinZUMBAclass.Pleasewearsneakers,comfortableclothing,andbringawaterbottlewithyoutoclass.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Marlene MichaudFee: $54R $60NR

SEWING, QUILTING, CRAFTS AND MORE

FABRIC ART AND BASIC SEWING SKILLS Mon. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 7 wks. RHS Starts 3/7 (Class will not meet on 3/14 or 4/18)Whetheryouareafraidofyoursewingmachineoranexperiencedsewer,thisclassisrightforyou.Adifferentprojectwillbecompletedeachweekwhileyouexploreyourbasicsewingskills.Projectswillincludesuchthingsasafleecescarf,a

babyblanket,aponcho,heatsacks,flowerpounding,snippetart,pillowcases,anapron,andevenasimplefleececoat.Someclasseshavelabfeesofupto$5payabletotheinstructor;howeverallstudentscanjustlearnthecraftandusetheirownsupplies.Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedto12students.There is no senior citizen discount on this class. Instructor: Karen SladykFee: $54R $60NR

SMALL QUILTS AND MORE Mon. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 10 wks. VCMS Starts 3/7Haveyouadmiredthoseminiaturequiltsyou’veseen?Doyouwanttotryyourhandatcreatingoneofyourown?JoinMelindaasshesharesherloveofquiltingandminis.Youwillexplorethisareaofquiltmakingasyouusethetechniquesforsuccessfulminiaturequiltmaking.Studentswillneedtobringasewingmachineingoodworkingorderwithanaccurate¼”foot.Youwilluseyourrotarycutter,matandruler.Startwithafatquarterbundleandfinishwithaquilt!Pleasebringbasicsewingsuppliesand3to5fatquartersof100%cottonfabricthefirstnight.Youwillreceiveacompletesupplylistatthefirstclass.Instructor: Melinda RogersFee: $54R $60NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)

BEGINNER QUILTINGTue. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 10 wks. VCMS Starts 3/8Areyoureadytotryyourhandatquilting?Comespendtimeinabeginnerfriendlyclassasyoudiscoveranewskill.Youwillneedtobringyoursewingmachineingoodworkingorderwitha¼”foot.Wewillbeintroducingthetoolsofthequiltingtrade:rotarycutters,rulersandmats.Youwillworkonabeginnerprojectthatincreasesyourconfidenceeachweek.Studentswilllearncutting,piecingandpressingtechniquesthatwillcarryovertotheirnextproject.Theinstructorwilldistributeasupplylistthefirstnightofclass.Instructor: Melinda RogersFee: $54R $60NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)

BEGINNER QUILTING—LEVEL TWO “My Next Quilt”Wed. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 10 wks. VCMS Starts 3/9You’vemadeyourfirstquilt—whatshouldyoudonext?JoinMelindainthisbeginnerfriendlyclassassheworkswithyoutocontinueonyourwaywithyourquilting.Shewillfocusonimprovingcuttingandsewingtechniquesasyouworkonyour

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quilt.Studentsneedtobringtheirownsewingmachineingoodworkingorderwitha¼”foot.Wewillusebasicsewingandquiltingsuppliesandlearntousenewstylesofquiltingrulers.Asupplylistwillbeemailedormailedtoyouonceyouhaveregisteredforthisleveltwobeginnerclass.Studentsfrompreviousbeginnerclassesarewelcome!Instructor: Melinda RogersFee: $54R $60NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)

SEWING 101Wednesday Morning 9:30-11:30 a.m. 10 wks. Rockville Center Starts 3/9Getreadyforspringwithanewpurseandalltheaccessories!Startwithfabricthat makesyouhappyandcreateapracticalbagwithlotsofpockets.Afterthat,makeamatchingwalletandcellphonecase.Whilewe’reatit,let’sincludeakeyfob,andforthosewhotravel,apassport/ticketholder.Studentsregisteringforthisclassshouldhavebasicsewingskillsandmustbringtheirsewingmachinewiththemtoclassingoodworkingorder.Asupplylistandphotographwillbesenttostudentsuponregistration.Instructor: Laurie DhandapaniFee: $54R $60NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)

QUILTING—INTERMEDIATEWednesday Afternoon 12:00-2 p.m. 10 wks. Rockville Center Starts 3/9TheFeatheredStardesignisoneoftheprettiestofthetraditionalpatternsandisnotashardtomakeasyoumightthink.Thissemesterwewillmakeafabulousstar,whichcanbefinishedasawallhanging(inclass)orbeusedasamedallioninaquilt(madebythestudentoutsideofclass).Studentsregisteringforthisclassmusthaveexperiencewithaccuratemeasuringandrotarycutting.Studentsmustbringtheirsewingmachinewiththemtoclassingoodworkingorder.Asupplylistandphotographwillbesenttostudentsuponregistration.Instructor: Laurie DhandapaniFee: $54R $60NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)

FANCYWORK Mon. 6:30- 8:30 p.m. 10 wks. RHS Starts 3/7Fancyworkisdefinedas“embroideryandotherdecorativeneedlework”.Thisclasswillgivethestudentexperienceinhandappliqué,handembroideryandsomebeadingand

ribbonwork.WewillcreateaJacobeanfloraldesignwithlotsofinterest!Startcollectinglittlebitsofribbon,beadsandanassortmentofprettyfabricsandgetreadyforsomefun.Priorexperiencewithneedle-turnappliquérecommended.Asupplylistandphotographwillbesenttostudentsuponregistration.Nosewingmachineisrequiredforthisclass. Registerearlyforthisclassasenrollmentislimitedto10students. There is no senior citizen discount on this class. Instructor: Laurie DhandapaniFee: $54R $60NR

HAND EMBROIDERY Wed. 6:30- 8:30 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/9Takeastepbackintimeanddiscovertherelaxingartofhandembroidery.Inthisclassthestudentwillprogressfromthebasicstitchestomoreadvancedonlaidandcompositestitcherytechniques.Youwillbeamazedatwhataneedleandthreadcancreate!Thefinishedpiece,acrewelstylefloraldesign,willbesuitableforframingorforuseinapillowtop.Alllevelsincludingbeginnersarewelcometojointhisclass.Asupplylistandphotographwillbesenttostudentsuponregistration.Nosewingmachineisrequiredforthisclass.Registerearlyforthisclassasenrollmentislimitedto10students.There is no senior citizen discount on this class. Instructor: Laurie DhandapaniFee: $54R $60NR

CROCHET 101 Wed. 6:00- 8:00 p.m. 6 wks. RHS Starts 3/9Thisclassisforanyonewishingtolearnthetrueartofcrochetwhilehavingfunandmeetingnewfriends.Youwillbetaughttheproperwaytoholdthecrochethook,thepartsofthecrochethook,andvarioustypesandsizesofthecrochethooks.Wewillstartwiththesliplooponthehookandsomeofthebasiccrochetstitchesbeginningwiththefoundationstitches,workingthebodyofacrochetpiece,securingandfinishingoffasamplecrochetpiece.Basicrulesofcrochetingwillbetaughtalongwithcrochetterminology.Pleasebringtoclassacrochethook,sizeHorIaswellas1or2skeinsof“RedHeartYarn”,mediumworstedyarninsolidcolors,scissors,aplasticyarnneedle,asmallmeasuringtapeandamagnifyingglassifneeded.Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedtoten(10)students.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Diane Snarski Fee: $54R $60NR

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JEWELRY MAKING 101 Session I: Mon. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 7 wks. RHS Meets on 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/25 and 5/2Session II: Tue. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 7 wks. RHS Meets on 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/26 and 5/3 Thisclassisforanyonewhoisinterestedinmakingbeadedjewelry.Ifyouhavetakenitbefore,whynotcomeagain!Youwillhavetheopportunitytomakeadifferentaccessoryeachweek.Youwilllearntomakeearrings,bracelets,andnecklaceswithmanydifferenttypesofbeadsincludingglass,plastic,metal,semi-precious,etc.Youcanmakeasmanyitemsastimeallowsineachclass.Theinstructorwillsupplyallofthetools,andwillbringsuppliesforyoutopurchase.Therewillbealabfeechargedeachweekthatwillvaryfrom$1to$10dependinguponthebeadsselectedforeachproject.Comeandmakesomethingspecialforgiftgivingorforyourself.Thiscourseisgreatfun!Enrollmentislimited,pleaseregisterearly.Instructor: Sandy MerrillFee: $54R $60NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)

JEWELRY MAKING 101 OFFERED AT VERNON YOUTH SERVICESThursday 9:00-11:00 a.m. 7 wks. VYSMeets on 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/28, and 5/5 Thisclassisforanyonewhoisinterestedinmakingbeadedjewelry.Thisisagreatopportunityforsomeonewhoislookingforawaytospendsomeleisuretimewhilemakingbeautifulpiecesofjewelryforthemselvesorforgiftgiving.Theinstructorwillsupplyallofthetoolsyouneedtocreateearrings,braceletsandnecklaceswithglass,plastic,metalandsemi-preciousbeads.Therewillbealabfeechargedeveryweekthatwillvaryfrom$1to$10dependinguponthebeadsselectedforeachproject.Thiscourseisgreatfun.Enrollmentislimited,pleaseregisterearly. Instructor: Sandy MerrillFee: $54R $60NR (25% Senior Citizen Discount)

ONE-NIGHT CRAFT CLASSES ARE OFFERED IN VERNON AND MANCHESTER BY RITA VERSCH.

THE REGISTRATION FEE FOR THESE ONE-NIGHT CLASSES IS $15

FOR BOTH RESIDENTS AND NON-RESIDENTS. THIS

REGISTRATION FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE THE LAB FEE PAYABLE

TO THE INSTRUCTOR AT THE CLASS. ALL LAB FEES MUST BE PAID

IN CASH TO THE INSTRUCTOR. THERE ARE NO SENIOR CITIZEN

DISCOUNTS GIVEN ON ONE-NIGHT CRAFT CLASSES.

ONE-STROKE WISTERIA AND IVYMon. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets 3/7LearnthepaintingtechniqueofDonnaDewberry.Youwilllearntopaintwisteriaaswellassmallandlargeleavestomakeavine,takinghomewithyouabeautifulfinishedproduct.Thereisa$10labfeepayabletotheinstructor.Fee: $15R and NR ONE-STROKE CHRYSANTHEMUMSTue. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 1 night MHS Meets 3/8Learnthetechniqueofone-strokepaintingforthebeginner.Youwillleavehavingpaintedchrysanthemumsandleavesonaglassproject.Thereisa$10labfeepayabletotheinstructor.Fee: $15R and NR

ONE-STROKE ROSEBUDMon. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets 3/14Learnthetechniqueofone-strokepainting.Youwilllearntopaintrosebudsandleavesonavine.Onceyouhavemasteredthetechniqueyouwillpaintonalovelythreepicture-frameset.Thereisa$10labfeepayabletotheinstructor.Fee: $15R and NRONLINE REGISTRATION

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ONE-STROKE HYDRANGEA Tue. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 1 night MHS Meets 3/15Learnthetechniqueofone-strokepainting.Youwilllearntopainthydrangeasandleaves,afterwhichyouwillpaintonaglassvasewhichisyourstokeepandenjoyforyearstocome.Thereisa$10labfeepayabletotheinstructor. Fee: $15R and NR

ONE-STROKE OPEN ROSE Mon. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets 3/21Students first should have taken the rosebud class prior to enrolling in this class. Learnthetechniqueofone-strokepainting.Youwillpaintopenrosesandleavesonaglassvasewhichisyourstotakehomeandenjoyforyearstocome.Thereisa$10labfeepayabletotheinstructor.Fee: $15R and NR ONE-STROKE DAISIESTue. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 1 night MHS Meets 3/22Learnthetechniqueofone-strokepaintingforthebeginner.Youwillleavehavingpainteddaisiesandleavesonaglassproject.Thereisa$10labfeepayabletotheinstructor.Fee: $15R and NR

ONE-STROKE PANSYMon. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets 3/28Studentsshouldhavetakeneitheronestrokerosebudorone-strokesunflowerclasspriortotakingthisclass.Learnthetechniqueofone-strokepainting.Youwillpaintpansiesonaglassvasewhichyouwillenjoyforyearstocome.Thereisalabfeeof$10payabletotheinstructor.Fee: $15R and NR

ONE-STROKE WILD FLOWERS AND BUTTERFLIESTue. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 1 night MHS Meets 3/29Learnthetechniqueofone-strokepainting.Youwilllearnthetechniqueofpaintingwildflowersandbutterflies.Onceyouhavemasteredthetechniqueyouwillcreatealovelyfinishedproducttotakehome.Thereisa$10labfeepayabletotheinstructor.Fee: $15R and NR

SUNFLOWER SPRING WREATHMon. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets 4/4Springisintheair!Comeandmakeabeautifuleighteeninchwreathwithbouquetsofsilksunflowers,eucalyptus,assortmentofsilkspringflowers,driedflowers,hydrangeasandabeautifulbow.Thereisa$20labfeepayabletotheinstructor. Fee: $15R and NRNOTE: Please bring a glue gun, glue sticks, wire cutters and scissors to all floral craft classes. These supplies are not necessary for the painting classes.

SPRING TABLE ARRANGEMENT Tue. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 1 night MHS Meets 4/5Brightenupyourhome,andjustintimeforEasterdecorateyourtablewiththisbeautifulcenterpiece.Youwilllearnthetechniquesoffloralarrangingbyusinganassortmentofsilkspringflowers,driedflowers,hydrangeas,ribbonandaddthefinaltouchofpencilcandles.Thereisa$20labfeepayabletotheinstructor. Fee: $15R and NR NOTE: Please bring a glue gun, glue sticks, wire cutters and scissors to all floral craft classes. These supplies are not necessary for the painting classes.

VICTORIAN SILK AND DRIED FLOWER WREATHMon. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 1 night RHS Meets 4/11ComecreateabeautifulVictorianwreathbyusingroses,hydrangeas,andavarietyofdriedflowers.Addabowandembellishwithlaceandpearls.Thereisa$20labfeepayabletotheinstructor.Fee: $15R and NR NOTE: Please bring a glue gun, glue sticks, wire cutters and scissors to all floral craft classes. These supplies are not necessary for the painting classes.

BASKET FILLED WITH POTPOURRI Tue. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 1 night MHS Meets 4/12Createyourownbasketbygluingtherimofabasketwithrealdriedrosesandavarietyofdriedflowers.Intertwineribbonandtwobeautifulbowsforeachhandle.Thenfillthebasketwithrosescentedpotpourriandanyroominyourhousewillsmellheavenly.Thereisa$20labfeepayabletotheinstructor.Fee: $15R and NR

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EXERCISE, PHYSICAL FITNESS, SELF-DEFENSE AND SPORTS

Allclassesareco-edunlessdesignatedotherwise.Allofthesecoursescanbestrenuous;therefore,consultaphysicianbeforeenrolling.Byenrollinginthesecourses,youindicatethatyouhavenophysicalconditionthatwouldmakeyourparticipationhazardoustoyourhealth.

ZUMBA…Join in this fitness craze and have fun!!!Mon. 5:45-6:45 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/7ZUMBAisperhapsoneofthebestworkoutanddanceroutinesyouwilleverdo.HypnoticLatinandInternationalRhythmsandeasy-to-followmovescreatethisone-of-a-kindfitnessprogramthatisknownasZUMBA.Workingouthasneverbeensomuchfun.Joininthishour-long,calorie-burning,body-energizing,awe-inspiringclass.ZUMBAroutinesfeatureaerobic/fitnessintervaltrainingwithacombinationoffastandslowrhythmsthattoneandsculpttheentirebody.Modificationisprovidedforbothhighandlowimpact.ZUMBAisamovefast,havefun,andfeelgoodworkout!SinceZUMBAisahigh-energyworkout,itisimportantthatstudentsregisteringtotakethisclassareingoodphysicalhealth.Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedto20students.Don’tletyourselfbedisappointed;registerearlytosecureyourplaceinZUMBAclass.Pleasewearsneakers,comfortableclothing,andbringawaterbottlewithyoutoclass.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Marlene MichaudFee: $54R $60NR

BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSUWed. 6:00-8:00 p.m. 6 wks. RHS Starts 3/9BrazilianJiu-Jitsuisaground-basedmartialartdevelopedandadvancedbytheGracieFamily.Unlikeothergrabblingartstheobjectiveisnotto“pin”youropponent,butrathertogainpositionaladvantageandapplyajointlockorchoketoforceyouropponentintosubmission.BJJendorsestheconceptthatasmaller,weakerpersonusingleverageandgoodtechniquecandefendthemselvesonthegroundagainstalarger,strongeropponent.Repetitivepracticeoftechniquesandsparringwithresistingpartnersconstitutethemajorareasofpractice.Allstudentsspar/trainwitharesistingpartner.Resistancestartslowandincreasesasthestudentprogresses.Safetyisprioritynumberoneasyoulearnthe“Basic24”positionalcontrols,escapesandsubmissions.Thisclassisopentoanyoneeighteen(18)yearsofageorolder.

Thegroupsizewillbelimitedtofourteen(14)students.Sinceabasicuniformisrequired,registrationforthisclassmustbedoneoverthetelephoneandnotonline.TryBrazilianJiu-Jitsuforyourselfandseehowgreatyoufeelaftergettingthebesttotalbodyworkoutyou’veeverexperienced.Otherresultscanincludeloweredstresslevels,improvedconfidenceinknowingthatyouarepreparedtodefendyourself,andweightloss.There is no senior citizen discount on this class.Instructor: Peter Borofsky Fee: $100 R and NR includes the cost of the basic uniform, height and weight must be given at the time of registration. Telephone registration is required for this class.

HATHA YOGA--BEGINNERTue. 6:15-7:30 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/8Thiscourseisopentobeginnerstudentsandwillfocusonbasicyogapostures,breathingtechniques,stretchingandrelaxation.Studentswhoenrollinthiscourseneedtobephysicallyabletoperformthesepostures.Balancingaidsareusedtogodeeperintotheconnectivetissueandintothestretch.Yogaisawaytoexplorethemindandbodyconnection.Studentswithsomeyogaexperiencearemorethanwelcometojointhisclassaswell;howevertheclasswillstartatthebeginnerlevelandwillprogresswiththebeginnerstudentinmind.Pleasewearcomfortableclothingandbringayogamatwithyoutoclass.Instructor: Kim RivestFee: $54R $60NR

LOW IMPACT AEROBICSMon. 7:00-8:00 p.m. 6 wks. RHS Starts 3/7 Thisclassprovidesallthecardiovascularbenefitsofaerobicswithoutthestresstoyourjoints.Eachworkoutincludesawarm-up(anaerobiccomponentwithoutthejumping),plusstretchingandstrengtheningexercisesforcompletetoningandflexibility. Instructor: Pat Stauder Fee: $44R $50NR

COED VOLLEYBALL–INTERMEDIATEWed. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 8 wks. RHS Starts 3/9Thisintermediatelevelvolleyballclass offersfun-filledeveningsasyouimproveyourgame.Classesbeginwithwarm-upexercisesandskill-buildingtechniques.Thefocusisonteamplaying.Stayfitandmeetnewpeople.Instructor: Doug Duda Fee: $54R $60NR

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Areyoutiredoffinancingdinner?Imaginereturningfromavacationandnothavingapennyofitonyourcreditcard.Personalandfamilybudgetingdoesnothavetobedifficult.Withalittleinstructionanyonecanlearntomasterhisorherbudget.Learnhowtoownyourownpaycheckandgetoutofdebtcompletely.Studentswillreceiveabudgetandexperiencedcoachingonhowtouseit.Therewillbea$10feeformaterialspayabletotheinstructorthefirstnightofclass.REGISTRATIONFORTHISCLASSMUSTBEDONEBYMAIL.Instructor: Craig NelsonThe Financial Literacy Coalition No Registration Fee LVA-CT RIVER EAST TUTOR TRAINING WORKSHOPS LiteracyVolunteersofAmerica-CTRiverEastholdsperiodictutortrainingworkshopsintheVernonarea.Formoreinformation,pleasecallLiteracyVolunteersofAmerica-CTRiverEastat860-528-7422.

BREAST CANCER DETECTION AND HEART DISEASE SCREENING Ifyouareawomanbetweenage40and64andhavelimitedincomeandnohealthinsurance,youmaybeeligibleforaFREEPaptest,mammogram,andheartdiseasescreeningthroughEasternConnecticutHealthNetwork’sCTBreastandCervicalCancerEarlyDetectionProgram.FormoreinformationcallDebraat860-872-5368.TheseservicesaremadepossiblewiththesupportoftheCentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention,andtheConnecticutDepartmentofPublicHealthandCervicalCancerDetectionProgram.CalltodaytofindoutifyouqualifyfortheseFREEhealthscreenings.

EASTERN CONNECTICUT HEALTH NETWORK FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CENTERECHN’sFamilyDevelopmentCentersinVernonandManchesterofferavarietyofservicestofamiliesintheVernonandManchesterareas.Servicesofferedatthecentersinclude:playgroups;homevisitscenteredarounddevelopmentallyappropriateactivityratherthanindividualchild;parentingworkshops;parentingclasses;toy,videoandbooklendinglibrary;andcomputerandInternetservices.ParentscancontactJoanGonyeauattheManchesterCenterat860-647-3330orTessMacKenzieattheVernonCenterat860-875-5771.

WALK AND TONEMon. 6:00-6:45 p.m. 5 wks. RHS Starts 3/14 Joina45minutewalkingandtoningclass.Walkingwillbeoutdoorsonthetrackunlessweatherrequiresthatitbeindoors.Instructor: Pat Stauder Fee: $29R $35NR

THE FOLLOWING TWO CLASSES ARE OFFERED AT ROCKVILLE

HIGH SCHOOL IN THE REGIONAL VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURAL

BUILDINGINTERMEDIATE FLORAL DESIGNMon. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 7 wks. RHS VoAg Building Starts 3/7Experiencedstudentswillbeworkingwithfreshflowers.Morechallengingdesignswillbetaught.Therewillbeaweeklylabfeeof$15payabletotheinstructortocoverthecostofsupplies.Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedtotwelve(12)students.There is no senior citizen discount given on this class.PLEASENOTETHATIFTHEMONDAYNIGHTINTERMEDIATEFLORALDESIGNCLASSFILLS,WEWILLOFFERASECONDCLASSONWEDNESDAYNIGHTBEGINNINGON3/9. Instructor: Cindy Gorsky Fee: $44R $50NR

BEGINNING FLORAL DESIGN Tue. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 7 wks. RHS VoAg Building Starts 3/8Beginnerswilllearnthebasicsoffloraldesignusingfreshflowers.Careandhandlingoffreshmaterialsandtheprinciplesofgooddesignwillbediscussed.Therewillbeaweeklylabfeeof$12payabletotheinstructortocoverthecostofsupplies.Enrollmentinthisclassislimitedtotwelve(12)students.There is no senior citizen discount given on this class.Instructor: Cindy Gorsky Fee: $44R $50NR

COMMUNITY SERVICE ADVERTISEMENTS

STEALING FROM PETER TO PAY PAUL? Budgeting and Debt EliminationTue. 7:00-8:30 p.m. 2 wks. RHS Starts 3/15

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EMPLOYERSOUR WORKPLACE EDUCATION

PROGRAM BRINGS THE CLASSROOMRIGHT TO YOUR COMPANY!

WE OFFER LOW COST, CUSTOMIZED TRAINING FORYOUR EMPLOYEES RELATIVE TO YOUR COMPANY’S NEEDS.

WORKPLACE EDUCATION focuses on the skills your employees need to advance, retain present positions, and increase productivity. workplace education includes computer training in Microsoft office applications.

adult basic education (Pre-geD)-Thisprogramfocuseson basic literacy andmathskills,andisdesignedforstudentswhodonotmeettheminimumrequirementsfortheGEDprogram.

general education Development (geD) -Analternativeroutetoahighschooldiploma,thisclassroombasedprogramofferscoursesinEnglish,WritingSkills,SocialStudies,Literature,Math,ScienceandtheArts.TheprogrampreparesstudentstotaketheConnecticutGEDexam.

The National external Diploma Program (NeDP) -Thisisanalternativepathtoahighschooldiplomaforadults.Thisprogramoffersno classroom instruction butisaseriesofassessments.AnadultwhocompletestheportfolioassessmentisawardedaVernonRegionalAdultHighSchoolDiploma.

The Credit Diploma Program (CDP) -ThisprogramoffersstudentsanavenuetosuccessfullycompletetheStateofConnecticut’srequirementsforhighschoolcompletion.Academicclassesarestructuredtomeetthegraduationrequirements.Studentsmaybeawardedcreditforworkexperienceandmilitaryservice.AVernonRegionalAdultHighSchoolDiplomaisawardeduponcompletion.

english as a Second Language (eSL) -InstructionisdesignedforadultswhohavelimitedproficiencyintheEnglishLanguage.Theprogramiscustomizedtomeetemployerandemployeeneeds.

employer benefits:Increasedproductivity,reducedtimepertask,lowererrorrates,enhancedemployeeretentionandemployeepromotion,improvedteamperformanceandabilitytounderstand,learn,andapplynewinformation,improvedhealthandsafetyrecord,andahighersuccessrateintransferringemployeewithinthecompany.

employee benefits: Improvedemployeemorale,teamperformanceandincreasedconfidenceleadstopositiveattitudetowardschange.Otherbenefitsincludeimprovedcapacitytothinkcritically,solveproblemsandbecomeself-directedlearnerswiththeabilitytounderstand,processandapplynewinformation.

Contact: richard welk, Coordinator at 860-870-6060 ext. [email protected]

verNoN regIoNaL aDULT baSeD eDUCaTIoNwww.vrabe.org/content/training.asp

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

REGISTRATION BEGINS ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2011Spring Semester begins on March 7, 2011

RESIDENTS OF VERNON AND MANCHESTER WILL BE CHARGED THE RESIDENT FEE; ALL OTHERS WILL BE CHARGED THE NON-RESIDENT FEE.NO CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT ANY OF OUR LOCATIONS DURING THE WEEK OF APRIL 18, 2011 DUE TO SCHOOL VACATION. HOW TO REGISTER

• ONLINE REGISTRATION AT www.vrabe.org • bY MaIL CompletetheregistrationformonPage31.MailittogetherwithyourcheckpayabletoVernonContinuingEducationto:VernonContinuingEducation,RockvilleHighSchool,70LovelandHillRoad,Vernon,CT06066.

• bY TeLePHoNe IfyouarepayingwithyourMasterCardorVisa,youmayregisterbetweenthehoursof8:00a.m.and3:00p.m.,MondaythroughFridaybycalling860-870-6060.

• bY FaX IfyouarepayingwithyourMasterCardorVisa,youmayregisterbyfaxingyourregistrationformandallrequiredcreditcardinformationto860-870-6455. FaXeS wILL NoT be aCCePTeD UNTIL TUeSDaY, FebrUarY 1st • TO REGISTER IN PERSON YoumayregisterinpersonMondaythroughFridayfrom8:00a.m.until2:30p.m.byvisitingtheContinuingEducationofficeatRockvilleHighSchool,70LovelandHillRoadinVernon.

Please make checks payable to vernon Continuing education.

reSIDeNT aND NoN-reSIDeNT Fee: PerSoNS LIvINg IN verNoN aND MaNCHeSTer oNLY are CHargeD THe reSIDeNT Fee; aLL oTHerS wILL be CHargeD THe NoN-reSIDeNT Fee.

regISTraTIoN CoNFIrMaTIoNS are oNLY avaILabLeIF YoU regISTer oNLINe aT www.vrabe.org.

reFUND PoLICYArefundisgivenonlyiftheclassyouareregistering

forisalreadyfullorifaclassiscancelled. NOOTHERREFUNDREQUESTSWILLBEHONORED.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

CLASSES ARE HELD IN VERNON AND MANCHESTERPleasecheckindividualcourseschedulesfordate,timeandlocationofeachclass.Key:RHS=RockvilleHighSchool;VCMS=VernonCenterMiddleSchool;MHS=ManchesterHighSchool;CTWORKS=VRABE/CTWORKS;RockvilleCenter;VernonYouthServices.

1.REGISTRATIONFEES:Payableatthetimeofregistration.Paymentcanbemadebycheck,cash,moneyorder,MasterCardorVisa.Thisdoesnotincludethecostofbooks,materialsorlabfees.Seecoursedescriptionfordetails.R=residentfeeandNR=non-residentfee.PersonslivinginVernonandManchesteronlyarechargedtheresidentfee;allotherswillbechargedthenon-residentfee.THEREWILLBEA$20FEECHARGEDFORCHECKSRETURNEDTOOUROFFICEDUETOINSUFFICIENTFUNDS.

2.REGISTRATIONBEGINSONTUESDAY,FEBRUARY1,2011.

3. SeNIor CITIZeNS (62 years of age) and handicapped persons are charged one-half the usual registration fee on one course each semester costing $29 or more.Coursesnotsubjecttodiscountsareindicatedinthecatalog.Nodiscountisgivenonanylimitedenrollmentcourseoronanyacademiccourse.Computerclasses,somequiltingclasses,somepaintinganddrawingclassesandbridgeclasswillbeofferedtoseniorcitizensata25%discount.Onlyonediscountmaybeappliedeachsemester.

4.LABFEES:Alllabfeesarepayableincashormoneyorderdirectlytotheinstructoronthefirstnightofclass.Personalcheckswillnotbeacceptedforlabfees.

5. No regISTraTIoN CoNFIrMaTIoN wILL be MaILeD To YoU. regISTraTIoN CoNFIrMaTIoNS are oNLY avaILabLe IF YoU regISTer oNLINe aT www.vrabe.org.

6.CLASSCANCELLATIONSduetoinclementweatherorotheremergenciescanbeseenonyourlocaltelevisionstationandwillbeannouncedonthetelephonevoicemailattheContinuingEducationoffice.Youmayaccessthisinformationbycalling860-870-6060andselectingoption3fromthemenu.Thegeneralruleisthatifdayschooliscancelledorclosedearly,thenalleveningclasseswillbecancelledaswell.

7.TEACHERABSENCE:Ifaninstructorisabsentforanyreason,heorshewillnotifyclassmembersandaweekwillbeaddedontotheendofthesemestertomakeupthemissedclass.

8.VernonContinuingEducationreservestherighttocancelclasses,changeinstructors,ormakeanymodificationstoinsurethesoundnessoftheprogram.Refundswillnotbegivenbecauseofachangeofinstructor.

9.Unlessotherwisestatedinaspecificcoursewrite-up,allstudentstakingContinuingEducationclassesmustbeatleasteighteenyearsofage.

10. reSIDeNT aND NoN-reSIDeNT Fee: PerSoNS LIvINg IN verNoN aND MaNCHeSTer oNLY are CHargeD THe reSIDeNT Fee; aLL oTHerS wILL be CHargeD THe NoN-reSIDeNT Fee.

reFUND PoLICYArefundisgivenonlyiftheclassyouareregistering

forisalreadyfullorifaclassiscancelled. NOOTHERREFUNDREQUESTSWILLBEHONORED.

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DIRECTIONS TO ROCKVILLE HIGH SCHOOLTravelingEast:LeaveInterstate84atexits64-65.Rampdivides.Bearleft.Rampdividesagain,bearrighttostoplight.Youwillbeonroute83North.Gotothe8thstoplightonroute83.AtthatlightturnrightontoLovelandHillRoad.RockvilleHighSchoolisatthetopofthehillontheright.Enterinfirstdriveway.TravelingWest:LeaveInterstate84atexit66.Turnrightattheendoftheexitramp.GotothestopsignandturnleftontoBoltonRoad.GostraightthroughthestoplightandfollowCenterRoadtotheend.TurnleftattheendofCenterRoadontoReganRoad.Atthefirststoplightgorightontoroute83North.AtthefirststoplightturnrightontoLovelandHillRoad.RockvilleHighSchoolisatthetopofthehillontheright.Enterinfirstdriveway.

DIRECTIONS TO ROCKVILLE CENTERFollowtheTravelingEastdirectionstoRockvilleHighSchool.Donotgorightatthe8thstoplightbutrathercontinuestraightonroute83.Continueonroute83forfouradditionalstoplights.Attheforthsetoflightsroute83takesaleftturn,androute74begins.Donotgoleft.Staystraightonroute74.AtthesecondsetoflightsyouwillseeRockvilleGeneralHospitalonyourright.GothroughthoselightsandtheVernonRegionalAdultEducationofficeisthefirstofficeinthenextblockontheright(33WestMainStreet).Toparkinthelot,takearightatthelightsatRockvilleGeneralHospitalandthentakethefirstleftintoourparkinglot.Youmayenterthebuildingthroughthelowerleveldoorandwalkupthestairstothemainlevel,oryoumaywalkuptheoutsidestairsandenterthebuildingthroughthefrontdoor.

DIRECTIONS TO MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOLTravelingEast:LeaveInterstate84atexit60.Turnrightattheendoftheexit.Roadforks,bearleft,andgothroughthelights(CheneyTechisonyourleft).Atthenextstoplight,gorightontoMiddleTurnpike.ContinueeastonMiddleTurnpikepastthemajorintersectionsofAdams,Broad,MainandSummitStreets.AftercrossingoverSummitStreet,ManchesterHighSchoolis1/10thmileontheright.TravelingWest:LeaveInterstate84atexit63.TurnrightattheendoftheexitontoDemingStreet.Atthesecondstoplight,gorightontoOaklandStreet.ContinuetofollowOaklandStreetovertherailroadcrossing.OaklandStreetbecomesSummitStreet.FollowSummitStreettothestoplightatSummitandMiddleTurnpikeEast.TurnleftontoMiddleTurnpikeEast.ManchesterHighSchoolis1/10thmileontheright.

ONLINE REGISTRATION Beginson

February1,2011atwww.vrabe.org

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REGISTRATION FORM

PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM IN FULL AND MAIL IT TO:VERNON CONTINUING EDUCATION, ROCKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

70 LOVELAND HILL ROAD, VERNON, CT 06066

1.__________________________________________________________________________ COURSE DAY TIME LOCATION

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NAME______________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________CITY STATE ZIPCODE

TELEPHONE_________________________________________________________________ HOME WORK CELL EMAILADDRESS_____________________________________________________________

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*REQUIRED FOR MAIL-IN OR FAXEDCREDIT CARD REGISTRATIONS

reFUND PoLICYArefundisgivenonlyiftheclassyouareregistering

forisalreadyfullorifaclassiscancelled. NOOTHERREFUNDREQUESTSWILLBEHONORED.

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