EASTCONN Community
& Adult Education

Fall 2007 Classes
Close to home, affordable and fun . . .
Now, day classes, too!

Do you have questions about our program or classes or ideas for new classes that you’d like us to offer? Would you like to inquire as to your registration or payment status? Please email us at communityed@eastconn.org!

Instructor-Facilitated Online Classes

Because we know your time is precious … EASTCONN Community Education is proud to offer instructor-facilitated online courses that are informative, fun, convenient, and highly interactive. Our instructors are famous for their ability to create warm and supportive communities of learners. It's no wonder that many long-lasting friendships have formed in our lively and intelligent discussion areas. All courses run for six weeks (with a two-week grace period at the end). Courses are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more. You can complete any of these courses entirely from your home or office and at any time of the day or night.

How to get started:

1. Just click on the Ed2Go logo below to view our complete list of instructor-facilitated online classes.

2. Click the Courses link, once you choose the department and course title you are interested in, select the Enroll Now button. Follow the instructions to enroll and pay for your course. Here you will choose a username and password that will grant you access to the Classroom.

3. When your course starts, return to our Online Instruction Center and click the Classroom link. To begin your studies, simply log in with the username and password you selected during enrollment.

Please note!! Online classes require you to register securely online using a MasterCard, VISA., or American Express. Do not use the Community Education registration form to register for any online classes.

Requirements: All courses require Internet access, e-mail, the Netscape Navigator, or the Microsoft Internet Explorer. Some courses may have additional requirements. Please visit our Online Instruction Center for more information.

ARTFUL CRAFTS

● INTRODUCTION TO WIRE JEWELRY
This workshop will provide you with a solid foundation for making your own one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry as you learn solderless chain-making and how to create a variety of wire art bead wraps. Incorporate these techniques into your own beadwork or use them to embellish your own works of art! Forging and oxidizing will also be discussed. To see jewelry samples, visit www.bellefirebeads.com.

3 Classes with Instructor Kris Plimpton
Class Fee: $39
Approximate cost of materials: $25
(A list of materials for you to purchase will be sent upon registration.)
Thursdays, Oct. 18, 25 & Nov. 1, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Site: Windham High School, Willimantic

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● INTRODUCTION TO PRECIOUS METAL CLAY
Precious Metal Clay is a unique material that consists of ultra-fine particles of fine silver suspended in an organic binder to form a clay. Once the clay is molded, textured and fired, the silver particles fuse together to form a solid piece. All the basics will be covered in this workshop and you will be able to finish several pieces of your own one-of-a-kind jewelry! To see jewelry samples, visit www.bellefirebeads.com.

3 Classes with Instructor Kris Plimpton
Class Fee: $39
Materials Fee: $50 (bring to the first class)
2 Sessions Offered:
Tuesdays, Sept.11, 18, 25, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Site: Windham High School, Willimantic
OR
Tuesdays, Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 11, 6 – 8 p.m.
Site: Northeast Learning Center, Danielson

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● STAINED GLASS
Learn the basics of scoring and cutting glass using lead came and copper foil methods for creating beautiful sun-catchers, mirrors, jewelry trays, windows, kaleidoscopes, lamps and much more. Bring $80 to the first class for a materials kit, which includes a 100-Watt soldering iron, 60/40 solder, copper foil, flux and brush, breaking pliers, marking pen, glass cutter, and glass.

5 Classes with Instructor Linda Gebhardt
Class Fee: $79
Materials Fee: $80 (bring to the first class)
Tuesdays, Sept. 18 - Oct. 16, 7 – 9 p.m.
Site: Gebhardt’s Glass Studio, 101 Ballamahack Rd., Windham

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● HANDBUILT POTTERY FOR BEGINNERS
Discover the art of handbuilt pottery in this hands-on workshop taught by a seasoned instructor with more than 30 years of experience in the field. Make and glaze several clay items of your own design using basic potting techniques, including slab- and tile-making, coil, pinch pot, and basic carving. Learn also about firing and glaze calculation. No experience is necessary, but potters of all skill levels are welcome. Bring $35 for materials, which include clay, glaze, and firing. All other supplies, including tools and aprons, will be provided by the instructor.

7 Classes with Instructor Jean Rotter
Class Fee: $99
Materials Fee: $35 (bring to the first class)
Mondays, Sept. 17 - Nov. 5 (No Class Oct. 8), 7 – 9:15 p.m.
Site: Studio # 5, 32 Young St., Willimantic

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● CREATE A FLORAL SLIDE PENDANT
Create a beaded slide pendant that is heavily embellished with branches, leaves, flowers and fringe. This unique piece can be worn on a simple leather choker or added to an elegant beaded necklace. Examples of this pendant can be found at www.bellefirebeads.com.

3 Classes with Instructor Kris Plimpton
Class Fee: $39
Materials Fee: $20 (bring to the first class)
Thursdays, Nov. 29 – Dec. 13, 6 – 8 p.m.
Site: Northeast Learning Center, Danielson

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● STAINED GLASS – MOSAICS
Learn how to create and preserve beautiful mosaic projects. Your first project will be an ornate mirror that can be used as a wall hanging or a tabletop. Once having learned the basic skills of stained glass-making, you are limited only by your imagination.

5 Classes with Instructor Linda Gebhardt
Class Fee: $79
Materials Fee: $50 (bring to the first class)
Wednesdays, Nov. 7 – Dec. 12 (No class Nov. 21), 7 – 9 p.m.
Site: Gebhardt’s Glass Studio, 101 Ballamahack Rd., Windham

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● ONE-STROKE PAINTING — ROSES
Learn techniques of one-stroke painting. During the first class you will learn to paint rose buds and leaves on vines. The second class will explore open roses & purple wisteria. Both projects will be painted on a glass vase to bring home and enjoy for years to come.

2 Classes with Instructor Rita Versch
Class Fee: $47
Materials Fee: $20 (bring to the first class)
Mondays, Sept. 10 & 17, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Site: Community Learning Center, Willimantic

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● ONE-STROKE PAINTING — SUNFLOWERS & HYDRANGEAS
Learn one-stroke painting techniques to create sunflowers and leaves during the first class. The second class will teach techniques for painting hydrangea blossoms. Both projects will be painted on a glass vase-—yours to bring home-—the perfect gift!

2 Classes with Instructor Rita Versch
Class Fee: $47
Materials Fee: $20 (bring to the first class)
Tuesdays, Sept.11 & 18, 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon
Site: Community Learning Center, Willimantic

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● LONG AND LOW TABLE ARRANGEMENT
Just in time for Thanksgiving! Learn the step-by-step basics of floral design. Create an extraordinary centerpiece with silk flowers, wheat, autumn leaves and dried flowers. Then, add candles for a perfect flourish. Materials fee of $20 must be paid at the start of class. Please bring wire cutters, scissors, glue gun and glue sticks.

One Class with Instructor Rita Versch
Class Fee: $32
Materials Fee: $20 (bring to the first class)
Thursday, November 15, 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Site: Windham High School, Willimantic

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● SCRAPBOOKING FOR BEGINNERS
Do you have boxes and boxes of pictures and memorabilia? Well, this class is for you! Learn how to organize a photo scrapbook by year, theme or event and how to use cropping tools. You’ll also learn how to use color schemes and how to decorate and enhance scrapbooks with theme-related stickers and embellishments. “Journal” your memories! Bring your photos and/or memorabilia and an empty shoe box to the first class. A list of materials for you to purchase (costing $30) will be handed out at the first class.

5 Classes with Instructor Tammy Bouthillier
Class Fee: $49
Materials Fee: $30
Fridays, Sept. 28 – Oct. 26, 9 – 11 a.m.
Site: Northeast Learning Center, Danielson
OR
3 Classes: Fridays, Nov. 2 – Nov. 16, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Site: Community Learning Center, Willimantic
OR

5 Classes with Instructor Theresa Murphy
Class Fee: $49
Materials Fee: $30
Tuesdays, Oct.2 – Oct. 30, 6 – 8 p.m.
Site: Killingly High School, Danielson
OR
Wednesdays, Oct. 10 – Nov. 7, 6 – 8 p.m.
Site: Windham High School

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COMPUTER EASE

EASTCONN certificates are awarded to all students who successfully complete our computer courses. An EASTCONN certificate is an impressive attachment to a resume as well as an exceptional asset in a bid for a promotion or raise. Increase your value to your current or potential employers! Register for one or more of these quality computer courses today!

● INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
Want to know the basics? Get intensive hands-on instruction using IBM-compatible computers. Learn how to interpret computer advertisements in order to choose the best computer system for your home or business. Practice using the keyboard and mouse and learn how to start a program and perform file management tasks. You will explore the many features of Windows using the most current Windows platform. This course will introduce you to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access.

8 Classes with Instructor Tom Mason
Class Fee: $199
Tuesdays & Thursdays, Sept. 11 - Oct. 4, 6 – 8 p.m.
Site: Community Learning Center, Willimantic

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● QUICKBOOKS PRO: COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING
If you are using a manual computing system for your existing business or starting a new business, this class is for you! We will focus on all aspects of QuickBooks Pro. You are welcome to bring your own data, which can be temporarily installed into our computer. We will introduce you to basic accounting principals, so you’ll know whether or not your reports make sense. In class, you will be able to customize information you have learned and apply it to your company’s needs.

8 Classes with Instructor Jane Davis
Class Fee: $189
Tuesdays, Sept. 11 - Oct. 30, 6 – 8 p.m.
Site: Community Learning Center, Willimantic

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● MICROSOFT EXCEL SPREADSHEETS I
Microsoft Excel for Windows is a powerful, user-friendly spreadsheet program for home and business applications. The objective of this class is to learn the fundamentals of a worksheet through a hands-on approach. You will also learn program and toolbar configuration, how to format and create professional-looking tables, and how to use formulas and functions through practice with real-world examples. Students are required to have taken an introductory computer course or must possess equivalent PC skills in basic typing, mouse use and knowledge of the Windows platform.

4 Classes Instructor John Wilson
Class Fee: $99
Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct. 9 - Oct. 18, 6 – 8 p.m.
Site: Northeast Learning Center, Danielson
OR
4 Classes with Instructor Tom Mason
Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct. 16 – Oct. 25, 6 – 8 p.m.
Class Fee: $99
Site: Community Learning Center, Willimantic

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● MICROSOFT EXCEL SPREADSHEETS II
This class builds upon Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets I with more in-depth examples of formatting, formulas, functions, graphing and linking spreadsheets. Examples reinforce the lecture with lots of hands-on practice. Students are required to have taken Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets I or must possess equivalent skills in Microsoft Excel.

4 Classes with Instructor John Wilson
Class Fee: $99
Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct. 30 – Nov. 8, 6 – 8 p.m.
Site: Northeast Learning Center, Danielson
OR 4 Classes with Instructor Tom Mason
Class Fee: $ 99
Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct. 30 – Nov. 8, 6 – 8 p.m.
Site: Community Learning Center, Willimantic

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● ADOBE PHOTOSHOP FOR BEGINNERS
Learn how to create stunning, photo-quality images. Included in the course are basic concepts relating to creation and editing of graphic images, different file types, the tool palettes, visual effects, text insertion and file management.

6 Classes with Instructor John Wilson
Class Fee: $175
Tuesdays & Thursdays, Jan. 8 – Jan. 24, 2008, 6 – 8 p.m.
Site: Northeast Learning Center, Danielson

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● TYING IT ALL TOGETHER….OBJECT LINKING
OK. So you’re comfortable with Microsoft’s Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Now, how can they interact with one another? How do you link an Excel chart with your Word document so that it will update any changes? How do you create PowerPoint slides from a Word document? How about adding that Excel chart to your PowerPoint presentation? Join us for a one-night presentation and tie it all together.

One Class with Instructor John Wilson
Class Fee: $42
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 6 – 8 p.m.
Site: Northeast Learning Center, Danielson

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● BUYING & SELLING ON eBAY
Set up an eBay account and learn how to buy items (including item-browsing and tracking, standard and advanced searches, bidding strategies, winning an item, and payment options), and how to sell items (including item photographs, descriptions, auction length, minimum bids, reserves, pricing and payment options). Also, learn about PayPal, about giving and receiving feedback, and e-mail courtesy.

5 Classes with Instructor John Wilson
Class Fee: $109
Tuesdays & Thursdays, Nov. 15 – Dec. 4
(No class 11/22), 6 – 8 p.m.
Site: Northeast Learning Center, Danielson

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● INTRODUCTION TO WEB DEVELOPMENT
Students will learn the basics of creating and publishing Web pages. Topics include writing clean code that complies with Web standards, using images, creating and implementing style sheets, setting up Web-hosting and domain registration, file transfers and search-engine optimization. The class will give you hands-on experience in publishing basic Web sites and will provide many helpful tips and reference sources that will be useful long after the class ends.

6 Classes with Instructor Tom Mason
Class Fee: $149
Tuesdays & Thursdays, Nov. 27 - Dec. 13, 6 – 8 p.m.
Site: Community Learning Center, Willimantic

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DANCE / MOVEMENT

● SWING DANCE
Learn to swing it! Grandma and Grandpa danced swing to the Big Bands. Mom and Dad swung to Elvis. Today, we swing to the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies. Learn the basic steps of the jitterbug, the lindy, and pre-rock ’n’ roll dancing in this high-energy, fun-filled class.

8 Classes with Instructor Marie O’Connor
Class Fee: $72
Wednesdays, Sept. 12 to Oct. 31, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Site: Windham High School, Willimantic

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● BALLROOM DANCE
Learn the basic steps of the waltz, swing, fox trot, jitterbug, and other dances that will allow you to adapt with grace and style to any music. Be versatile. Dance it all!

8 Classes Instructor with Marie O’Connor
Class Fee: $72
Wednesdays, Sept. 12 - Oct. 31, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Site: Windham High School, Willimantic

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● JAZZ DANCE
“So you think you CAN’T dance? This class will change your mind and you’ll be dancing in no time! No experience necessary. This jazz class will develop your coordination, flexibility and muscle strength. You’ll be having so much fun that you won’t even realize you’re getting a workout! Please wear loose clothing and sneakers.

8 Classes with Instructor Nikki Beauregard
Class Fee: $72
Tuesdays, Sept. 11 – Oct. 30, 7 - 8 p.m.
Site: Off the Floor Dance Productions, Rt. 171, S. Woodstock

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● COUNTRY LINE DANCE
Join this lively class and learn a host of country line-dance moves, from old classics to modern favorites to the very newest steps. Enjoy a fabulous music selection that’s guaranteed to get your feet a-stompin’. All are welcome, whether you’re a beginner or have been dancing for years.

6 Classes with Instructor Jack McLaughlin
Class Fee: $72
2 Sessions Offered:
Tuesdays, Sept. 11 - Oct. 16, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Site: Windham High School, Willimantic
OR
Thursdays, Sept. 13 - Oct. 18, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Site: Plainfield High School, Plainfield

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● BEGINNER LATIN DANCE LEVEL I
If you got excited about the TV contest “Dancing with the Stars” and wished that you could join the fun, then this is the class for you. You’ll master hot Latin rhythms like salsa, cumbia, and merengue. The class will also introduce you to other Caribbean rhythms like the cha-cha, mambo and bachata. No partner necessary. Bring non-marking shoes or sneakers and a bottle of water.

6 Classes with Instructor Oswaldo Tirano, Grasshopper Arts
Class Fee: $82
2 Sessions Offered at EASTCONN’s Capitol Theater:
Wednesdays, Sept. 19 - Oct. 24, 5:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
OR
Wednesdays, Nov. 7 - Dec. 12

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● YOGA
Relieve tension, improve flexibility, strengthen your immune and nervous systems, increase self-awareness, and relieve tensions through yoga. Emphasis is on exercise and stretching, and class also includes both a relaxation period and a short meditation with relaxed postures. Wear loose clothing and bring a mat or towel. No shoes are allowed in the dance room.

8 Classes with Instructor Gail Rebello
Class Fee: $76
Tuesdays, Sept. 25 - Nov. 13, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Site: EASTCONN’s Capitol Theater, Willimantic
OR
8 Classes with Instructor John Snell
Class Fee: $76
Wednesdays, Sept. 19 – Nov. 7, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Site: Nia-Connecticut (exit 93 off 395), Dayville

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● DON’T BE A VICTIM: SELF-DEFENSE FOR WOMEN
Learn how awareness and preparedness skills can minimize your risk of falling victim to assault or rape, as well as how to subdue an attacker if necessary. Learn basic grappling moves from the Chinese art of Chi Na that will enable you to escape from or defend yourself against any situation in which you are grabbed, held or otherwise restrained. The class will consist of lecture and physical training. Students will practice moves on each other in pairs. Wear comfortable clothes. No shoes are allowed in the practice room.

One Class with Instructor Chris Komuves
Class Fee: $25
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 6:15 – 9 p.m.
Site: EASTCONN’s Capitol Theater, Willimantic

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● COUPLES MASSAGE
Over the course of four weeks, couples will learn a basic Swedish massage. During the last two weeks, each will get a full-hour massage from their partner. Couples will need to bring a sleeping bag or mat to share, plus two sheets or large towels for draping.

6 Classes with Instructor Brian Renaud, LMT
Class Fee: $94/couple
Tuesdays, Sept. 18 – Oct. 23, 7 – 9 p.m.
Site: Killingly Intermediate School, Danielson

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GARDENING

● GARDEN TOUR & LECTURE
Gardening fans, this one is for you! This special class for plant-lovers offers a garden tour and lecture at Gazebo Gardens. This certified master gardener will share her insights and gardening secrets, gleaned over 35 years of successful gardening. She is an advocate of “low-maintenance gardening.”

One Class with Instructor Astrid Belanger, Master Gardener
Class Fee: $25
Saturday, September 29, 2 – 4 p.m.
Site: Gazebo Gardens, 54 Hennequin Road, Columbia

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● PLANT PROPAGATION
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to divide various plant materials. With more than 30 gardens and 1,000 different perennials to choose from, you will bring home a division of many different types of plants. Your master gardener/instructor will provide the necessary tools. You’ll take home 10 to 15 plants to cultivate in your own yard at the end of class.

One Class with Instructor Astrid Belanger, Master Gardener
Class Fee: $29
Tuesday, September 18, 6 – 8 p.m.
Materials Fee: $30 (collected at the start of class)
Site: Gazebo Gardens, 54 Hennequin Road, Columbia

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● SECRETS OF THE SOIL
Shhhhh! If you want your plants to thrive, the secret is in your soil. Learn all about soil quality and characteristics and how to test it. Learn how to improve plant strength, bloom size and overall garden quality. Fall is the perfect time to dig in!

One Class with Instructor Astrid Belanger, Master Gardener
Saturday, September 22, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Class Fee: $25
Site: Gazebo Gardens, 54 Hennequin Road, Columbia

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KITCHEN CREATIVITY

● INTRO TO CAKE DECORATING
Learn how to make the perfect cake! You’ll find out how to make a level cake and how to frost a cake smooth for decoration. Then, you’ll discover how to create floral accents, borders, and even a special-occasion cake! A list of supplies to bring to first class (about $25) will be mailed upon registration.

4 Classes with Instructor Lisa Schrader
Class Fee: $84
Materials Fee: $25
Tuesdays, Sept. 25 – Oct. 16, 6 – 8 p.m.
Site: Northeast Learning Center, Danielson

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● PICTURE-PERFECT CAKE DECORATING: EDIBLE IMAGING
Discover how to create edible photos and images and place them on cakes, cupcakes, cookies, ice cream and other confections. You’ll be amazed at how easily and inexpensively you can customize your own cakes using your home computer.

2 Classes with Instructor Lisa Schrader
Class Fee: $38
Materials Fee: $5 (bring to the first class)
Tuesday, Nov. 6 & Nov. 13, 6 – 8 p.m.
Site: Northeast Learning Center, Danielson

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● HEALTHY COOKING CLASS FOR BEGINNERS
This class in healthier cooking is for beginners. Learn ways to prepare home-cooked meals that are high in flavor, but low in the things you want to avoid, like carbs, sodium and sugar, among other things. Discover how to modify and taste recipes, using substitutions. Understand nutrition’s relationship to health & life span.

2 Classes with Instructor Terrie Dubois
Class Fee: $38
Materials Fee: $8 (bring to the first class)
Tuesdays, Oct. 23 & Oct. 30, 6 – 8 p.m.
Site: Killingly Intermediate School, Danielson

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● AMERICAN FOODWAYS – FROM ART, DEATH AND FARMING TO GENDER ROLES, RECIPES AND MOTHER GOOSE…
This course will touch on many subjects, including art, clothing, death, eating, farming, fishing, food preservation, hunting, hygiene, gender roles, medicine, money, Mother Goose, recipes, transportation, and the language of our forebears. Where possible, all of the above will be viewed through the lens of food.
“One must eat to live, not live to eat.” – Moliere

4 Classes with Instructor Robert Parker III
Class Fee: $59
Tuesdays, Oct. 9 – Oct. 30, 6 – 8 p.m.
Site: Northeast Learning Center, Danielson

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  PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

● ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING I
Learn the basic process of accounting, including different types of ownership structures, the basic accounting equations and simple financial statements. Practice with double-entry bookkeeping and basic ledgers and learn about accounts receivable and accounts payable. The cost of the textbook is included in the registration fee.

5 Classes with Instructor Jane Davis
Class Fee: $72
Thursdays, Sept. 13 – Oct. 11, 6 – 8 p.m.
Site: Killingly High School, Danielson

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● ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING II
A continuation of Accounting & Bookkeeping I, this class will focus on how to handle advanced financial statements and adjust journal entries. Depreciation methods and payroll reporting will be discussed.

5 Classes with Instructor Jane Davis
Class Fee: $72
Thursdays, Oct. 18 – Nov. 15, 6 – 8 p.m.
Site: Killingly High School, Danielson

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● S.M.A.R.T. - CERTIFIED BARTENDING
Be one step ahead in your job search with this can-do course, which provides you with everything you need. Learn more than 100 drink recipes, opening and closing duties, product knowledge and more. Servers and Managers Alcohol Responsibility Training (S.M.A.R.T.) certification teaches responsible service of alcohol with extra emphasis on checking IDs and underage drinking problems. Participants must be 18 or older. The cost of materials is included in the registration fee. No real alcohol is used. Questions? Call certified trainer Paul Rich at 860-808-6645 or e-mail him at mixers2005@yahoo.com.

6 Classes with Instructor Paul Rich
Class Fee: $249 (Sorry, no discounts apply)
Tuesdays, Sept. 25 – Oct. 30, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Site: Community Learning Center, Willimantic

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POTPOURRI

● COLLEGE SELECTION AND FINANCIAL AID
Get a jump on the college-bound competition! Whether you’re a student or a parent, this course is designed to give you an edge. Learn all about the college process. How is financial-aid eligibility determined? Study planning strategies for higher-, middle- and lower-income families. Explore college and career selection and understand the pros and cons of early decision.

One Class with Instructor Ann Laurion
Class Fee: $22
2 Sessions Offered:
Thursday, Oct. 18, 6 – 8 p.m.
Site: Northeast Learning Center, Danielson
OR
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 6 – 8 p.m.
Site: Community Learning Center, Willimantic

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● SAVING MONEY: FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS
If you are considering purchasing a home, this course will help you decide what is right for you, both personally and financially. This workshop will take you through the home-buying process step by step, from shopping for a house that meets your needs to obtaining a mortgage. Learn about the closing process, maintaining the house after it’s yours, and successfully handling your mortgage obligation. This course qualifies you for eligibility in a number of special mortgage programs for first-time homebuyers. Bring a calculator to class.

4 Classes with Instructor Peter Ganci
Class Fee: $49 per family
Wednesdays, Sept. 19 – Oct. 10, 6 – 8 p.m.
Site: Savings Institute Training Center, off Rte. 6, near 203 intersection, North Windham

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● COLLEGE BOARD SAT I MATHEMATICS PREP COURSE
High school students! This course will prepare you for the College Board SAT I Mathematics Exam. Students are encouraged to purchase The Official SAT Study Guide. It is available at major bookstores (or from their Web sites), or from the College Board’s Web site at: www.collegeboard.com. Week 1: General introduction to the SAT Math Section (types of questions, use of calculators, etc.) and coverage of the basic mathematical concepts required; Week 2: Mathematical symbols and graphs and their use in algebra; Week 3: 2D geometry – triangles, polygons, area, circumference; Week 4: Review of 2D geometry; 3D geometry – areas and volumes; Week 5: Data analysis & probability; Week 6: Review of all topics; practice test(s).

6 Classes with Instructor Peter Rimkus
Class Fee: $55
Materials: Purchase The Official SAT Study Guide
2 Sessions Offered:
Thursdays, Sept. 6 – Oct. 11, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Site: Killingly High School, Danielson
OR
Thursdays, Oct. 18 - Nov. 29 (No class 11/22), 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Site: Community Learning Center, Willimantic

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● WHAT’S IN YOUR MAKE-UP BAG?
Spend 5 minutes applying your make-up each day – not 25! Learn professional make-up secrets and enhance your features like a pro. You’ll learn all the basics and get plenty of personal instruction, too. Please bring to class: mirror, mascara, eyeliner pencil, eye shadow, blush, lipstick/gloss, and anything else in your make-up bag. Bring make-up brushes if you have them.

One Class with Instructor Tina Hart
Class Fee: $30
2 Sessions Offered at Northeast Learning Center, Danielson:
Tuesday, Oct. 2, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
OR
Thursday, Oct. 4, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

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● INTRODUCTION TO THE FIDDLE
Playing the fiddle is becoming an increasingly popular recreational activity, as witnessed by the growth of fiddle clubs, magazines, and summer camps. In our area, the Quiet Corner Fiddlers, the Old Fiddlers Club of Rhode Island, and the Connecticut Bristol Old Tyme Fiddlers present opportunities for amateur fiddlers to develop skills and perform in public. In this delightful class, an experienced fiddler will teach you how to hold and play the fiddle, use a variety of playing techniques, and read music. The instructor will also lead the class in learning several tunes. Please bring a playable violin and bow and $20 for a book/CD package to the first class. To locate a rental or fiddle source, contact the instructor at (860) 423-5403 or chckmrgn@juno.att.net. (Allow two to four weeks to obtain a fiddle.)

6 Classes with Instructor Chuck Morgan
Class Fee: $82
Materials Fee: $20 (bring to the first class)
Required: Playable violin and bow
Mondays, Sept. 17 - Oct. 29 (No Class 10/8), 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Site: Windham High School, Willimantic

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● PUPPY KINDERGARTEN
Designed specially for your new, four-legged family member, this class will focus on puppy manners, paying attention, jumping, chewing, house-breaking, and socialization by using relaxed, supportive techniques. Puppies must be under five months old at the start of the class. Please bring a plain buckle collar, a six-foot leash and yummy puppy treats to the first class.

5 Classes with Instructor Lisa Antonucci, Trainer
Class Fee: $99
Thursdays, Sept. 20 – Oct. 18, 6 – 7 p.m.
Site: Harlan Ridge Kennel, 348 Old Colony Road, Eastford

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● DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING
Does your dog need an obedience tune-up? This class is for you! Learn basic dog-obedience techniques in a relaxed, fun, productive atmosphere. Dogs must be at least five months old and be up-to-date on vaccinations. Please bring a choke-chain (be sure to have correct size for your dog) and a five-foot or longer cotton lead to first class. NO FLEXI- OR CHAIN LEADS. For questions about collars or leads, please contact EASTCONN at (860) 779-3770 before classes begin and the instructor will return your call. Dress appropriately for weather conditions. Class size is limited to 12 owners/dogs.

6 Classes with Instructor Linda Pintal
Class Fee: $82
Materials: Bring choke-chain & 5-foot or longer cotton lead Mondays, Sept. 10 – Oct. 15, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. (instructor available 1/2 hour before and after class for individual questions)
Site: EASTCONN’s Central Office, Route 6, Hampton

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● CLICK AND TREAT!!
Learn professional dog-training techniques that will dramatically improve your dog’s ability to focus and perform tricks on command. You will learn how to use operant conditioning (a positive-reinforcement, behavior-modification technique that uses clicking) to work with your dog. By the course’s end, your dog will be able to perform basic tricks like targeting, spinning, and rolling over. Dog must be at least 6 months old, have leash manners and be tolerant of other dogs.

5 Classes with InstructorLisa Antonucci, Trainer
Class Fee: $99
Materials Fee: $5 (for clicker, bring to first class)
Thursdays, Sept. 20 – Oct. 18 , 7 – 8 p.m.
Site: Harlan Ridge Kennel, 348 Old Colony Rd., Eastford

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● BUS TOUR (IN SPANISH) OF BOSTON LANDMARKS & FENWAY PARK
Take an unforgettable behind-the-scenes tour of the Boston Red Sox’s Fenway Park and other great Boston landmarks – all with a Spanish-speaking guide! Your entire tour will be in Spanish. Fenway Park may include sitting in the Fenway Park dugout, visiting the Hall of Fame, walking on the playing fields, and seeing “THE GREEN MONSTER!” During your free period at lunchtime, you will visit Quincy Market’s famous food outlets and shops. Your day will end with a guided tour of famous Boston landmarks like Beacon Hill, Symphony Hall, Trinity Church, the North End and Back Bay, Old Ironside, the U.S.S. Constitution, the Boston Common and the Public Gardens. Note: Please bring lunch money. Cost includes non-refundable transportation fee.

Saturday, Sept. 29 with Friendship Tours
Departs: 8:30 a.m., Jillson Square, Willimantic
Returns: Approximately 6 p.m.
Fee: $91 per person (Sorry, no discounts apply)
Seating is limited, so reserve your spot early!!

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GENERAL  INFORMATION

Registration

Early Bird Discount Discount: Register on or before Monday, August 20, 2007, and receive a 10% discount off your total registration of $50 or more! Some restrictions apply; please see course descriptions for exceptions. Cannot be combined with any other discount.

Senior Discount: Senior citizens (55+) may take a 10% discount off their total registration of $50 or more! Some restrictions apply; please see course descriptions for exceptions. Cannot be combined with any other discount.

Payment: Please make checks payable to "EASTCONN Community Education." Phone and fax registrations accepted with VISA and MasterCard only.

Registration: Paid pre-registration is required for all classes! Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served, PAID basis. Classes run contingent on PAID enrollment and may be cancelled or postponed due to insufficient registrations. If class is canceled or postponed, you will be notified using the contact information you provide with your registration.

Confirmation/Receipts: Confirmations of registration in a class, written or verbal, are not provided unless requested. Please provide a self-addressed, paid envelope should you need a written confirmation or receipt. Unless you are otherwise notified, classes will run as scheduled.

Refund Policy: A full refund will be issued ONLY when EASTCONN Community Education cancels a course. If you decide not to take a class, a 90% refund will be issued if we are notified 10 days prior to the first class. A 75% credit, good for one year from issue date, will be issued if we are notified before the second class meeting. No refunds apply to one-day classes or bus trips unless EASTCONN cancels the course. Please allow one month from cancellation notification to receive your check.

Directions to Class Sites: Printable directions to class sites are available here.

Inclement Weather: If EASTCONN and/or the school at which your class takes place is closed due to inclement weather, your class will not meet. Should inclement weather develop during the day, class cancellations will be announced by late afternoon. In case of inclement weather, please watch WVIT NBC30TV or listen to 98.3 FM, 97.5 FM, WINY 1350 AM, or WILI 1400 AM.

Accessibility and Accommodation Requests: If you have a disability and require an accommodation in order to participate in any program or activity, please contact Catherine Menounos at 860-779-3770 at least two weeks in advance of this event so that appropriate arrangements may be made.

ADULT  EDUCATION  PROGRAMS

Earn your high school diploma your way!
EASTCONN Adult Education offers several options for completing your high school education. Our programs help you earn your diploma through a variety of methods that build on the skills and experience you already have. And all of our programs are convenient and offered free*of charge. Don’t wait a minute longer! Contact the Adult Education office nearest you to find out which option is right for you:
Danielson: Suzanne Cimochowski, (860) 779-3770 
Willimantic: Ginnie Gorin, (860) 423-2591

* Adult Education programs are provided FREE of charge to residents in the following towns and are supported in part by their Boards of Education: Brooklyn, Canterbury, Chaplin, Columbia, Eastford, Hampton, Killingly, Plainfield, Pomfret, Putnam, Scotland, Sterling, Thompson, Windham, and Woodstock.

2 Diploma Options: One is right for you!

The Connecticut State Diploma - General Education Development (GED):
EASTCONN offers preparation for the GED exam that covers subject matter common to high school curricula across the country. Adults who pass the exam are issued a Connecticut High School Diploma from the State Department of Education. Accommodations for the GED test are available for qualified individuals with a disability.

Adult High School Credit Diploma (AHSCDP):
An EASTCONN high school diploma may be earned by adults who fulfill state requirements through a combination of past high school credits, independent study, online courses, evening classes, documented work experience, and community service.

Other Adult Education Programs:

• Get with the BEAT (Out-of-School Youth):
  This high school completion/employment program for eligible out-of-school youth between the ages of 16 and 21, is funded by the Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board. The program is designed to assist eligible out-of-school youth who want to move from high school drop-out to high school graduate, to advance from unemployed to gainfully employed, and to enter post-secondary programs. A case manager will work with participants to help them overcome barriers that prevent them from being successful in school and in the workplace.
   
• EASTCONN's Roads to Success:
  This intensive program combines basic skills and high school completion with development of employability and work-readiness skills, including basic computer skills. Participants also develop resumés, cover letters, job search skills, and a career plan. For more information, contact Suzanne Cimochowski in Danielson at (860) 779-3770.
   
• EASTCONN ETC (Employment, Training, College):
  This program transitions students who have successfully completed EASTCONN's GED or AHSCDP programs to post-secondary education and training programs. With the assistance of a transitions coach, students learn about post-secondary options and develop a transition plan, which can include visiting different programs, and completing applications and financial aid forms to reach their post-secondary goals.
   
• English as a Second Language (ESL):
  Beginning and intermediate-level ESL classes are available for individuals of limited English proficiency seeking to improve their speaking and listening skills.
   
• Citizenship Classes:
  EASTCONN citizenship classes help individuals prepare for the U.S. citizenship test.
   
• Basic Skills Instruction:
  Instruction in reading, writing and/or math skills is offered days and evenings.
   
• Family Literacy:
  EASTCONN collaborates with Windham Evenstart to provide low-income Windham families with adult education, parenting classes, childhood education and intergenerational literacy programs.

Area Employers: Did you know that EASTCONN also offers low-cost, custom Workplace Literacy Programs to area businesses?
What are EASTCONN's customized Workplace Literacy Programs and how can they impact your business?

EASTCONN's Workplace Literacy programs are a cost-effective way to upgrade employee skill levels. We bring solutions to your employee training needs, including computer instruction, basic education, high school completion, and English-as-a-Second Language.

Call the Adult Education office nearest you for more information.

Adult Education Program Sites ~ Six convenient locations to serve you:

EASTCONN Northeast Learning Center
111 Connecticut Mills Avenue, Danielson ~ 860-779-3770

EASTCONN Windham Community Learning Center
21 Valley Street, Willimantic ~ 860-423-2591

Putnam Family Resource Center
33 Wicker Street, Putnam ~ 860-779-3770

Moosup Adult Learning Lab
18 Village Center Circle, Rte. 14, Moosup ~ 860-779-3770

Plainfield Early Childhood Center
Rte. 12, Plainfield ~ 860-779-3770

Plainfield High School
75 Canterbury Rd., Central Village ~ 860-779-3770

Adult Education programs are provided FREE of charge to residents in the following towns and are supported in part by their Boards of Education: Brooklyn, Canterbury, Chaplin, Columbia, Eastford, Hampton, Killingly, Plainfield, Pomfret, Putnam, Scotland, Sterling, Thompson, Windham and Woodstock.

Instructors Wanted!
Adult Education Instructors: Qualified, certified instructors interested in teaching classes to help adult learners attain their high school equivalency, learn English as a second language, or obtain their U.S. citizenship are welcome to inquire about possible open positions with EASTCONN Adult Education. Please contact Ginnie Gorin at 860-423-2591 or ggorin@eastconn.org.

Community Education Instructors: Teach a credit-free, recreational evening course for adults next fall through EASTCONN Community Education. Share your expertise, skills, and passion in the areas of arts and crafts, fitness, dance, personal growth, recreation, or technology with others. Certification is not required. Please note: While all course ideas are very welcome, we are especially looking for instructors in the following areas: Microsoft Office Suite, car repair and maintenance, household repair and maintenance, math and verbal SAT preparation, digital photography, and cake decorating. Earn some extra spending money, enhance your resume, and meet fun people! To request an instructor information packet, contact Doris Dyer, Director of Adult & Community Services, at 860-423-2591 or ddyer@eastconn.org.

Registration

Mail-In Registration Encouraged!

You may complete the online registration form (click here), print it out, and mail it to the office nearest you. Make check payable to: EASTCONN Community Ed.

By Phone or Fax with VISA or Master Card only:
Danielson-Putnam (860) 779-3770; FAX - (860) 779-3384

By Mail
Northeast Learning Center, 111 Connecticut Mills Ave. Danielson, CT 06239

Walk in to register at one of our offices:
Northeast Learning Center
8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday thru Thursday

Windham Community Learning Center
8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday thru Thursday
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday

PLEASE NOTE: Evening hours (after 4:00 p.m.) apply only when adult education classes are in session. There are no evening hours during break weeks or summer