ADULT EDUCATION
Microsoft Word 2000 Level 1
Learn the basic skills needed to use this program. Copy, Cut, Paste, Save, Insert, Tables, and more will be covered.
Day: Monday Time. 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Date: 1/9 Fee: $65.00 Place: Computertalk, 475 Federal Road, Unit B
Microsoft Word 2000 Level 2
Learn how to prepare more complex documents. We will create a newsletter and in the process learn how to create headers and footers, import graphics and pre created text, create and format tables and more. A working knowledge of MS Word is required. A course manual and disk are included.
Day: Monday Time: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Dates: 1/16 – 1/23 (2 wks) Fee: $135.00 Place: Computertalk, 475 Federal Road, Unit B
Microsoft Excel 2000– Level 1
This class is designed for individuals who have little or no experience in using a spreadsheet. Class will teach use of simple formulas, charting, fill commands, nomenclature and more.
Day: Tuesday Time: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Date: 1/10 Fee: $65.00 Place: Computertalk, 475 Federal Road, Unit B
Microsoft Excel 2000 – Level 2
Working with a fictitious company, students will learn how to work with databases and lists, use logical, financial and date functions, format worksheets, insert, move and modify objects, link worksheets with 3-D references, use excel on the web, and use and customize templates. A course manual and disk are included.
Day: Tuesday Time: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Dates: 1/17 – 1/24 (2 wks) Fee: $135.00 Place: Computertalk, 475 Federal Road, Unit B
Microsoft Excel 2000 – Level 3
Participants will master the following skills in this course: working with records and ranges; sorting, outlining and filtering lists; importing and exporting data; using pivot tables and pivot charts; using data analysis tools; protecting and sharing workbooks; managing workbooks with comments; data validation; and merging/linking workbooks. A course manual and disk are included.
Day: Thursday Time: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Dates: 1/19 – 1/26 (2 wks) Fee: $135.00 Place: Computertalk, 475 Federal Road, Unit B
Digital and Film Photography
In just five weeks this class will have you using your camera like a pro. It will demystify what all those buttons and hidden menus do. Technical terms like white balance, ISO and resolution will be explained, but we’ll also spend time developing your artistic sense. Weekly assignments will encourage you to practice and develop your skills. Plus this season we’ll examine what your smart phone camera can do. Charge up your batteries, bring your camera manual, and let’s have some fun!
Day: Thursday Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Dates: 1/19 – 2/16 (5 wks) Fee: $70.00 Place: Town Hall Meeting Rm Instructor: Mary Ann Kulla
Click, Load & Print
This class will demonstrate how to get your digital photos onto your computer, organize them, and make prints using your home printer or an online lab. Bring a memory card with some pictures you don't mind experimenting with, plus bring any connecting cables that came with your camera and your camera manual.
Day: Thursday Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Date: 3/8 Fee: $25.00 Place: BHS Computer Lab Instructor: Mary Ann Kulla
Photoshop - Individual Training
Have you been struggling to improve your photos with Photoshop Elements or some version of Photoshop? Are you encountering lots of frustration? If so, this is your opportunity to sit down with an experienced Photoshop user - with at most one other student - to identify and move beyond your current roadblocks. Bring your laptop with images that you'd like to work on, or use the Brookfield High School computers. Since this will be individualized instruction, we can focus on your unique interests. We'll cover whatever topics you'd like to experiment with: tools, selections, pallets, layers, actions or giving your images a unique tonality. Take the next step towards realizing your creative vision!
Day: Thursday Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Date: 3/15 or 3/22 (1 wk) Fee: $75.00 Place: BHS Computer Lab Instructor: Mary Ann Kulla
Women's Guide to Managing Money
Woman's Guide to Money Matters is a seminar designed for women of all ages to learn how to take control of their financial life by examining their values and setting specific, realistic and measurable goals. At this seminar participants will learn strategies about: *What you can do now to prepare for retirement or live in retirement *Learn how to manage your retirement income *Planning your estate *Your options to pay for a child's or grandchild's education *Developing a strategy to help achieve your financial goals and enjoy life with financial freedom
Day: Wednesday Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Date: 1/25 Fee: $10.00 Place: Edward Jones, 304 Federal Road, Brookfield
New ~ Foundations of Investing
This seminar will focus on the basics of stocks, bonds and mutual funds; the most common investing mistakes and how to avoid them; and investing strategies for long-term goals.
Day: Wednesday Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Date: 2/15 Fee: $10.00 Place: Edward Jones, 304 Federal Road, Brookfield
New ~ Making Sense of Retirement
At this seminar participants will learn important investing strategies for retirement, including: *The five basic questions you should ask yourself to prepare for retirement *The options you can use now to save for retirement *How time can help or hurt your retirement goals
Day: Thursday Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Date: 3/1 Fee: $10.00 Place: Edward Jones, 304 Federal Road, Brookfield
Mediterranean Vegetable Cooking a la carte
Everyone knows that the heart-friendly “Mediterranean Diet” is filled with wonderful, but sometimes unfamiliar, vegetables, from artichokes to zucchini. Whether your goal is to stretch your grocery budget with hearty non-meat dishes, cook for a vegan or vegetarian, or surprise your dinner guests with something different, this class will meet your needs. Participants will spend time learning how to select and prepare ingredients and the different cooking techniques used with those ingredients. Many traditional recipes have been updated to make them lower in cholesterol, and able to retain the maximum number of nutrients (both original and updated cooking methods will be discussed.) Classes will be conducted as a combination demonstration and hands-on workshop and will encompass appetizers, side dishes, and main courses. Topics
covered will be decided upon by the students enrolled during the first class of each session, but may include; eggplant, squashes, peppers, greens, artichokes, mushrooms, beans, cauliflower, and cardoons. Instructor Ann Salinger’s first cooking teacher was her mother, who grew up on a farm in Southern Italy. Since then Ann has taken numerous cooking courses in Europe (where she lived for seven years) and Asia, and has enjoyed sharing her knowledge of ingredients and techniques, and enthusiasm for cooking, with friends and students. **Please note that in order to participate in session 2, you must have already taken this program before, as it will be building upon skills and information previously learned.
Day: Wednesday Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Session 2:: 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1 (4 wks) Session 1: 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7 (4 wks) Place: WMS Home Ec. Room #1515 Fee: $82.00/session
Guilt-free Pasta
Everyone loves pasta, but many of the delicious sauces we are familiar with— from Grandma’s Sunday sauce cooked with pork and beef, to rich and creamy Fettuccini Alfredo—have too much saturated fat for today’s heart-healthy diets. In this course we will explore a handful of traditional pasta recipes from different regions of Italy which use vegetables, seafood, fish, and even fruit, to make satisfying and festive dishes. We may also try our hand at making different versions of gnocchi, and some homemade pasta. Come hungry to our class—because we’ll be feasting on the dishes we cook!
Day: Monday Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Dates: 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13 (4 wks) Place: WMS Home Ec. Room #1515 Instructor: Ann Salinger Fee: $82.00
The DIY Kitchen Makeover Workshop and Prime Time Health Program
Learn to shift your mindset to make healthy eating a conscious, long-term and life-improving investment rather than a short-term “diet”. Join certified health coach and L.E.A.N Prime Time instructor, Becky Bishop, to learn how to set up your pantry customized to your food preferences; shop for immunity-boosting meals; and develop healthy eating for the whole family!
January 22 - DIY Kitchen Makeover Part I January 29 – DIY Kitchen Makeover Part II February 5 – Open Your Internal Pharmacy February 12 – Make Health Your Hobby February 19 – Move Waste from your Waist February 26 – Live Without Pain and Inflammation
Day: Sunday Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Place: YogaSpace, 777 Federal Rd, second floor Instructor: Becky Bishop Fee: $96.00 for six weeks
New ~ Clear the Clutter
Why is clutter worthy of discussion? What is it, really? Why do we hang on to it? Come learn helpful strategies on how to mindfully move the clutter out.
Day: Monday Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Date: 1/23 Fee: $20.00 Place: Town Hall Meeting Room 129 Instructor: Marianne Seeber, Licensed Professional Counselor
New ~ Balancing your Body, Mind, and Spirit: Discovering the Energy Within You
Join us for an enlightening evening where you’ll gain a better understanding on how keeping the energy in our body balanced, will make us happier and healthier. Marianne Seeber is a licensed psychotherapist in Brookfield CT. She has been studying Body-Mind modalities for more than 10 years.
Day: Wednesday Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Date: 2/8 Fee: $20.00 Place: Town Hall Meeting Room 129 Instructor: Marianne Seeber, Licensed Professional Counselor
New ~ Winning Texas Hold’em Poker
Texas Hold’em is a simple game that takes a lifetime to master. This course is designed to improve all levels of No Limit Texas Hold’em players, from total beginners to winners looking to sharpen their skills. We will cover many forms including tournaments, ring games, sit and go’s and short-handed play. Players will learn from discussing strategy, mini lectures, analyzing hands, and playing! Please bring a copy of Phil Gordon’s Little Green Book (available new on Amazon from $18.74), a notebook and pen.
Day: Thursday Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Dates: 1/26 – 3/15 (8 wks) Fee: $79.00 Place: Senior Center Instructor: Joe Ferraro
Choose Your Target Market
Whether you have a business or provide a service, this class will show you why selecting a target market is so important. It can help you grow your business and be more efficient and effective in your spending.
Day: Wednesday Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Date: 3/14 Fee: $20.00 Place: Town Hall Meeting Room Instructor: Carol Dores
New ~ Internet Marketing Basics
This course will offer an overview of how to use the internet to market a business, organization or message. We will discuss the basics of creating a useful website, getting your site found by search engines, using social media to connect with your audience and how to determine if what you are doing is working. This course is for anyone who would like to use the internet to promote/share something; from business, charitable, political, or personal interests and will assume no background in internet marketing.
Day: Tuesday Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Date: 2/21 – 2/28 (2 wks) Fee: $39.00 Place: Town Hall Meeting Room Instructor: Laura Orban
New ~ Animal Communication
What is your pet trying to tell you? Animals have their own language and have a need to communicate. Some things to understand are: Which animals carry that special energy? What do they know that we don't? Learn, experience, enjoy and come with an open mind, which will clear your mind for better understanding to communicate with that special animal in your life. Please bring one or more photo(s) of a single pet(s) alone in a "photograph" - with a face view.
Day: Tuesday Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Date: 1/31 Fee: $20.00 Place: Town Hall Meeting Room 129 Instructor: Rita Marie Bryant
New ~ Introduction to Stress Management
Participants will learn about stress, and its overall effects including the 5 danger signs. You will leave with ways to manage stress more effectively using a variety of techniques.
Day: Monday Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Date: 2/27 Fee: $20.00 Place: Town Hall Meeting Room 129 Instructor: Rita Marie Bryant
Youth Employment Program
Pretty soon snow is going to be piling up in your yard! You need a night out of the house, but have no one to watch your children! Our Youth Employment Program consists of young ladies and gentlemen that are looking to help you out, and make some money in the process. A list of services includes not only babysitting and shoveling, but raking, weeding, mowing, house and pet sitting, washing cars, household chores, and helping you clean out that garage or attic you keep saying you’re going to get to. For a list of interested workers, and for students seeking employment, please contact Donna Korb at dkorb@brookfieldct.gov or call 775-7310.
ADULT FITNESS
Train for a 5K
Are you interested in running a 5K (3.1 miles) road race? Are you a walker who would like to try running? Are you a runner interested in improving your times? Come join Cassie Dunn in a group setting for a series of training runs and short lectures. (Come dressed to run and bring a water bottle) You will learn how to design a training program based on your level of fitness, whether you are a walker or a runner. Each participant will be evaluated and given a training program to follow on their own until the next week’s meeting. This program will meet for six weeks, culminating in the Mother’s Day 5K on 5/13/12. (Registration for the 5K is included in the fee.) All fitness levels are welcome! Cassie Dunn,
a former cross-country and track coach, lives in Brookfield. She is a NASM certified personal trainer, functional training specialist, Pilates instructor and Spinning instructor.
Day: Saturday Time: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Dates: 4/7 – 5/12 (6 wks) Instructor: Cassie Dunn Place: BHS Track Fee: $70.00
Zumba
Zumba is a great way to stay physically and mentally fit. It is like no other workout you will ever experience! Zumba is great for the mind, body and soul and is based on the principal that exercise should be fun, which helps you stick with the program until you get results - the key to long term good-health. It's a feel good exercise program designed with a scorching fusion of world music and spicy dance rhythms. With its easy to follow choreography, you burn 500 to 800 calories per hour depending on how hard you work, and tone your body from head to toe. Zumba
fitness utilizes aerobic interval training (combining fast and slow rhythms) to deliver a high energy, heart pumping cardiovascular workout you want to return to again and again.
Session 1: Monday, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. with Jennifer Kraus Dates: 1/23 – 3/12 (8 wks) Place: WMS Cafeteria Fee: $75.00/session
New ~ Mother-Daughter Zumba
This fun and easy to learn class is sure to be a great workout for moms and daughters age 12 and up.
Day: Thursday Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Session 1: 1/19 – 2/9 (4 wks) Session 2: 2/23 – 3/15 (4 wks) Fee: $75.00/session (price for two people to participate) Place: Fuzion Dance Fitness, 483 Federal
Road
Yogalates
A hybrid of yoga and Pilates, Yogalates will give you the best of both techniques. By becoming mindful of movement and breath, and connecting your mind to your muscle, you will increase your flexibility, strength and muscle balance. This program can be modified for all fitness levels, but participants should be comfortable working on the floor. Please bring a mat, a towel and water bottle.
Day: Tuesday Time: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Dates: 1/17 – 3/6 (8 wks) Fee: $75.00 Place: Center School Gym Instructor: Phyllis Babuini
The Fit Female Challenge
8 WEEK PROGRAM, UNLIMITED CLASSES! LOSE FAT AND INCHES! GUARANTEED RESULTS! Watch your body change as you lose fat and inches. For 8 weeks, you MUST take a minimum of 4 classes per week. You can take any 4 classes that you choose and as many additional classes as you would like. A record will be kept of your classes. You will be weighed and measured before your first class. A nutrition plan will be recommended for you. At the end of 8 weeks, you will be weighed and measured again. We are so confident that you will be successful, that, if you HAVEN’T lost fat and inches, you will be given a 3 month, VIP membership to NO LIMIT HEALTH & FITNESS.
Register no later than February 3 and expect to begin the week of February 6. Fee: $199.00 Place: No Limit Health & Fitness, 1120 Federal Rd.
Pilates Sculpt
This class combines traditional Pilates and body sculpting exercises using light dumb bells, rings and bands for a total body workout. It is an excellent workout for beginner exercisers through advanced participants. Master instructor, Marni McNiff will guide you through this workout, recommending any necessary adjustments based on your individual needs. All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged! Watch your body change! BABYSITTING AVAILABLE! Register for a session and receive a free single class pass at No Limit.
Day: Tuesday Time: 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Dates: 1/31 – 3/6 (6 wks) Fee: $70.00 Place: No Limit Health & Fitness, 1120 Federal Rd.
Abi’s Bootcamp
Are you interested in a demanding workout? Do you want to really challenge yourself? Then this workout is for you! Come join Abi Scudder indoors and outside (weather permitting) for an hour to challenge your entire body. Pullups, push-ups, squats, lunges, sprints, drills and core work are just an example of what you will experience. Abi will help push your fitness to the next level. BABYSITTING AVAILABLE with an advanced reservation! Register for a session and receive a free single class pass at No Limit.
Day: Friday Time: 9:15 – 10:00 a.m. Dates: 2/3 – 3/9 (6 wks) Fee: $70.00/session Instructor: Abi Scudder Place: NO LIMIT Health and Fitness, 1120 Federal Rd
Get on the Ball
A total-body workout using stability balls and weights. Why use a stability ball? It is adaptable to every fitness level, engages the core, and strengthens the deep muscles of the back while adding a challenge to your fitness routine. Exercises will range from classic squats, upper body strengthening and multi-muscle training moves. Your heart rate will go up and your body will tone up! BABYSITTING AVAILABLE!
Day: Thursday Time: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Dates: 2/2 – 3/8 (6 wks) Fee: $70.00/session Place: No Limit Health & Fitness, 1120 Federal Rd.
Indoor Group Cycling
Come SPIN your way to fitness! You’ve heard about it, now come and try it! This high-energy workout lets you train at YOUR fitness level in a group situation. In a darkened room, with a top-notch instructor and great music – you will have FUN while getting into the shape of your life! Regardless of your age, fitness level or experience – you will LOVE this! BABYSITTING AVAILABLE! NO LIMIT Health and Fitness, 1120 Federal Road, Brookfield, CT (775-8548) is the site for all of our cycling classes.
SESSION 1: Monday, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Dates: 1/30 – 3/5 (6 wks) Fee: $70.00 Instructor: Lisa
SESSION 2: Tuesday, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Dates: 1/31 – 3/6 (6 wks) Fee: $70.00 Instructor: Stacey
SESSION 3: Wednesday, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Dates: 2/1 – 3/7 (6 wks) Fee: $70.00 Instructor: Liz
SESSION 4: Thursday, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Dates: 2/2 – 3/8 (6 wks) Fee: $70.00 Instructor: Staff rotation
SESSION 5: Saturday, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Dates: 2/4 – 3/10 (6 wks) Fee: $70.00 Instructor: Staff rotation
Yoga
YogaSpace is the premier yoga facility in northern Fairfield County. We are proud to be partnering with them to offer a wide variety of yoga styles throughout the week. Their instructors bring a depth of knowledge to classes that allow students to practice in a safe and comfortable space. This season we are pleased to offer class passes that allow participants to sample a variety of yoga and related offerings. Class passes will also allow participants more flexibility, as they can attend a different class if they need to miss their favorite class for any reason
YogaSpace – Introductory Series Pass
Use your Introductory Series pass at any of the below-listed classes to become acquainted with yoga and related practices. Each class will offer accessible instruction and modifications at a slower pace to help you gain awareness about yourself and an understanding of the practice of yoga. You may use your pass at one class, or you may drop in on several of the classes. Please see ADULT FITNESSwww.yogaspace-ct.com for class times and full descriptions. Choose from:
- Introduction to Yoga Yoga and Meditation 101
- Gentle Yoga Yoga, Pranayam and Meditation
- Kripalu Yoga Tai Chi Fusion
Dates: 1/16 – 3/31 Fee: $160 for a 10 class pass. Once purchased through Parks & Rec, your pass will be maintained at YogaSpace for your convenience. The pass is good through 3/31/12.
YogaSpace – Intermediate Series Pass
Use your Intermediate Series pass to deepen your practice. Choose from any of the below-listed classes to take your physical and emotional practice to the next level. Our certified instructors will guide you in more challenging postures at a faster pace. Prior yoga experience is recommended. You may use your pass at one class, or you may drop in on several of the classes. Please see www.yogaspace-ct.com for class times and full descriptions.
Choose from:
- Stressbuster Yoga
- Mixed Level Yoga
- Anusara-Inspired Yoga
- Ashtanga Yoga
- Vinyasa Yoga
- Level II Yoga
Dates: 1/16 – 3/31 Fee: $160 for a 10 class pass. Once purchased through Parks & Rec, your pass will be maintained at YogaSpace for your convenience. The pass is good through 3/31/12.
Fertile Yoga
For women who are trying to conceive, or who want to address reproductive issues through stress reduction techniques. Spouses and partners are also encouraged to attend! This program is funded by RMA of CT. There is no charge, but registration is required.
Day: Friday Time: 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. Dates: 1/20 – 3/30 (11 wks) Fee: No charge Place: YogaSpace, 777 Federal Rd., second floor Instructor: Lisa Rosenthal
Little Seed & Me – Postnatal Mommas & Pre-Crawlers
Welcome new moms and infants who are not crawling yet. Michelle's signature Green Woman Baby & Me Yoga Class will help you remember your body (that vehicle of power and strength) and nurture you back to movement and reawakening through Yoga. Postpartum means a yoga practice that is often interrupted by nursing, feeding, caressing, holding, diaper changes, and independent moments of triumph. Join Michelle for a playful hour of yoga with some extra bonding and transition time at the end so your experience is leisurely and relaxing! For caregivers and infants who are not yet crawling.
Day: Monday Time: 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Dates: 1/16 – 3/26 (11 wks) Place: YogaSpace, 777 Federal Rd., second floor
Instructor: Michelle Wenis Fee: $160 for a 10 class pass. Once purchased through Parks & Rec, your pass will be maintained at YogaSpace for your convenience. The pass is good through 3/31/12.
Open Basketball
Ongoing Monday night open play for Brookfield residents and their guests age 18 and over. Purchase a season pass for $60.00 or pay $5.00 nightly at the door. Passes will not be sold after 12/19 and no credit for nightly passes will be given. Open Gym is canceled on 12/26, 1/2, 1/16, 2/20 and on days when school is not in session or dismisses early because of weather.
Days: Monday Time: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Dates: 11/14/11 – 3/26/12 Place: BHS Gym Fee: $5.00/night or $60.00/season pass
Open Volleyball
Ongoing Wednesday night open play for Brookfield residents and their guests age 18 and over. Purchase a season pass for $60.00 or pay $5 nightly at the door. Passes will not be sold after 12/21 and no credit for nightly passes will be given. Open gym is canceled on 11/23, 11/30, 12/28, 3/14 and on days when school is not in session or dismisses early because of weather.
Days: Wednesday Time: 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Dates: 11/9/11- 4/11/12 Place: WMS Gym Fee: $5.00/night or $60.00/season pass
Indoor Soccer
Tuesday night open play for Brookfield residents and their guests age 18 and over. Purchase a season pass for $50.00 or pay $5 nightly at the door. Indoor Soccer is cancelled on days when school is not in session or dismisses early.
Days: Tuesday Time: 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Dates: 1/3 – 3/27 (13 wks) Place: WMS Big Gym Fee: $5.00/night or $50.00/season pass
Senior Golf League – 55+
Just for men and women age 55 and over, this league entering its third year, meets at Sunset Hill Golf Course in Brookfield. Expected start date of Tuesday, May 1 with play continuing on Tuesday mornings through late October/early November (weather permitting). Rotating foursomes will give participants the opportunity to play with friends and make new ones as well. Choice of playing 9 or 18 holes with or without cart (fees vary per week depending on option selected and ranged from $10 – 30 in 2011.) League entry fee of $15.00 to Parks & Recreation due before you will be scheduled and must be paid 1 week before your first match. Complete details will be available in mid-March on our
website.
Adult Golf Lessons
Open to golfers of all skill levels, these classes are intended to provide students with a solid base in the fundamentals of golf, as well as to get them prepared to play and to enjoy the game. The classes are ideal for both beginners who have never played before and for more experienced players who want to improve one or all aspects of their game. The typical class schedule is:
Class 1: Introduction/Set-up and Swing with Irons Class 2: Review/Set-up and Swing with Woods Class 3: Pitch Shots and Bunker Play Class 4: Chipping and Putting
Also included during these classes will be work on faults and fixes, drills, rules and etiquette, course management and strategy, some computer video swing analysis, and much more. Students can bring their own clubs, or Golf Quest will provide them for you. A 7-iron and 5 iron will be used during class 1 and clubs for other sessions will be discussed. Fee is $110.00 for any one month (four classes). Classes meet 6:00–7:00 p.m.
January (Monday) – 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 February (Wednesday) – 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22 March (Tuesday) – 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27
Women Only Classes (Beginner) January (Tuesday) –1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 February (Thursday) – 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23 March (Monday) – 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26
Ballroom and Latin Dance Mix
Do you have a wedding, anniversary party or class reunion in your future? Would you like to impress your friends with some new moves? In addition to the physical benefits of dancing, mentally dancing serves as a wonderful stress release. The dances you learn will be selected at the instructor’s discretion and may include: Fox Trot, Slow Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Quick Step, Mambo/Salsa, Cha-Cha, Samba, Rumba, and East Coast Swing. Emphasis will be placed on mastering each step before moving on to new dances. No need to be part of a couple (or have your other half with you) in order to participate. Join other people like yourself who want to learn ballroom and Latin dances in our singles class. Please note
the dress code for participation in dance classes, no jeans or sneakers. Our instructor, Galina Andracchio, a former Russian competitor, is a member of the International Dance Teachers Association.
Day: Wednesday Singles: 6:15 – 7:00 p.m. Fee: $68.00/person Couples: 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. Fee: $159.00/couple Place: Whisconier Middle School Cafeteria Dates: 1/25 – 2/29 (6 wks)
DECORATIVE ARTS
Floral Design
Tap into your creative side and make three unique fresh flower arrangements that you can take home for yourself or gift to someone special (if you can part with them). From everyday to holiday with something in between you will learn how to show off your talent with the help of a Professional Floral Designer. No experience necessary, $25 material fee to be paid to instructor each class. Please bring floral snips.
Day: Tuesday Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Dates: 2/21 – 3/6 (3 wks) Fee: $48.00 Place: Senior Center Instructor: Shannon Schnuerer
Watercolor for Adults
Whether you are an artist just starting out or someone who has painted for a while, you will find this workshop fun, educational and inspiring. You will learn how to see colors in nature you have never seen before through the color wheel, and touch upon the importance of good drawing techniques as the bones of your painting. You will learn a wide variety of watercolor techniques while painting your own landscape by the end of the class, including values, learning first to see them in black and white then in color. Please ask for a materials list when registering (approximate cost $40).
Day: Thursday Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Dates: 1/19 – 3/8 (8 wks) Instructor: Victoria Lange Place: Senior Center Craft Rm. Fee: $88.00
Beginning Sewing
Have you ever wanted to learn how to sew? Here’s your chance in this program for students with little or no sewing background. Before the class begins the instructor will either meet you at Joanne’s Fabrics in Brookfield or speak with you over the phone, to help you pick out a pattern and fabric suitable for the project that you’d like to complete. Over the next six weeks you’ll be walked through the steps to complete your project, including how to read a pattern, and how to use a sewing machine. Additional materials cost will depend upon the project and fabric you select, but are estimated at $40-100. (Be prepared to bring to first class.)
Day: Wednesday Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Dates: 1/25 – 2/29 (6 wks) Fee: $90.00 Place: WMS Home Ec. Room Instructor: Karen Ryavec
New~ Creative Party Planning
Planning a party? One rule applies….it’s all in the details! In these stand-alone classes we’ll be looking at the various aspects of party planning, to ensure that you’re not too stressed out by the time the party rolls around and that you enjoy it as much as your guests.
January 17: Children’s Birthday Parties January 24: Wedding Planning 101 Part 1 January 31: Wedding Planning 101 Part 2 February 7: Themed and Holiday Parties February 21: Dinner Parties
Day: Tuesday Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Place: Town Hall Meeting Room Instructor: Elaine Lipp Fee: $20.00 each
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