Valley Regional Adult Education Ansonia • Derby • Monroe • Seymour • Shelton • Trumbull

Valley Regional Adult education Ansonia • Derby • Monroe • Seymour • Shelton • Trumbull

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www.vRae.oRg SPRiNG 2018 203.924.6651 Valley Regional Valley Regional Adult Education Adult Education Building a Stronger Community Adult Learning Center 415 Howe Avenue Welcome to the Spring Semester Shelton, CT 06484 Phone: 203.924.6651 at Valley Regional Adult Education Fax: 203.924.8435 In our Enrichment Program, we offer over 90 classes at various Email: [email protected] locations throughout the Valley, exciting bus trips, and online courses available year-round for anytime, anywhere learning. The classes range Office Hours from health and wellness, to dance, art, careers, computers, world languages and many more. Browse the listing starting on page 3 or Monday-Friday, online at www.vrae.org. 8:00 AM-3:00 PM I am pleased that Trumbull has joined the region and will be offering Monday-Thursday FREE Academic Programs to their residents including GED®, Adult evenings, 6:00-8:30 PM High School Credit Diploma, Citizenship and English as a Second starting January 9, 2018. Language classes. See pages 12 and 13 for registration information.

LOCATIONS In collaboration with West Haven Adult Education, we will also be offering a third option for residents to obtain their high school diplomas. For information on the National External Diploma Program Adult Learning Center www.vrae.org see page 13 or call us at 203-924-6651 ext 106. 415 Howe Ave., Shelton This catalog introduces you to everything we have to offer. For more Ansonia High School information, current news and to register online for enrichment classes, 20 Pulaski Hwy., Ansonia visit our website, www.vrae.org. Register for a class today, don’t wait! VRAESheltonCT — Reina Marasco, Director John G. Prendergast School 59 Finney St., Ansonia Table of Contents Nondiscrimination Richard O. Belden Policy Cultural Center ENRICHMENT CLASSES Registration Form...... 15 VRAE is committed to a 54 Grove St., Shelton Arts & Crafts...... 5 Refund Policy...... 15 policy of equal opportunity/ Auto, Home & Garden...... 7 affirmative action for all Masuk High School Bus Trips...... 11 FREE ACADEMIC qualified persons and Career & Work...... 6 PROGRAMS 1014 Monroe Tpk., Monroe does not discriminate in Dance...... 4 ABE/GED®...... 12-13 any employment practice, Digital Photography...... 5 Adult High School Credit Shelton Intermediate education program, or Fitness...... 3 Diploma...... 13 School educational activity on Food & Wine...... 4 Citizenship...... 13 675 Constitution Blvd. N., the basis of race, color, Mind & Body...... 8 English as a Second Shelton religious creed, sex, age, Online Classes...... 14 Language...... 12-13 national origin, ancestry, Personal Development...... 10 English for Life & Work...... 12 Trumbull High School marital status, sexual Recreation...... 11 National External 72 Strobel Rd., Trumbull orientation, gender identity Technology...... 6 Diploma Program...... 13 or expression, disability World Languages...... 9 Register Online! (including, but not limited Mentoring Program...... 14 www.vrae.org to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental VRAE…Building a Stronger Community disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any At Valley Regional Adult Education, we are committed to other basis prohibited by developing a sense of “community education” in which local Connecticut state and/or citizens, schools, agencies, and businesses work together to address federal nondiscrimination the educational needs of the Valley community. Our goal is to be laws. Inquiries regarding a vital organization, responsible for creating an environment that VRAE’s nondiscrimination continually fosters 100% engagement of students and staff through: policies should be directed to Lee Wolf, 203.924.6651. Commitment • Integrity • Innovation and Creativity • Quality

Register online at www.vrae.org 2 Registration info on page 15 Valley Regional Adult Education Spring 2018 Enrichment Courses Building a Stronger Community

Walk Aerobics, Zumba Classes at TAD-G’s Weights & Abs A fun, effective fitness program Get all the benefits of a low that combines easy-to-follow Fitness For Women impact walk aerobics workout: moves to Latin and international develop endurance and cardio rhythms. No experience needed. POUND Fit! with walking/aerobics and Bring water, wear supportive Using light-weight ripstixs weights to tone your major sneakers. Drop-ins welcome $10 engineered specifically for muscle groups plus an abdomi- per class (cash/check). exercising, POUND trans- nal workout. This class consists forms drumming into an of walking with aerobic moves Suzzane Leonard effective workout. All levels. and patterns, light weights to Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:15PM sculpt and tone the lower and 6 Sessions, begins January 10 Terry DiGiacomo-Galla upper body and an abdominal Shelton Intermediate School Mondays, 6:30- 7:15PM workout. Proper footwear is $45 505S 4 Sessions, begins January 15 required along with 3 to 5 pound TAD-G’s Fitness For Women* weights and a mat. Bring a set of Suzzane Leonard $39 506Y 3 to 5 pound weights, a mat and Mondays, 7:00 - 7:45PM water. 10 Sessions, begins January 22 Booty Barre No class February 19 A dance inspired total body Deborah Bailey John G. Prendergast School workout combining ele- Shelton Intermediate School (Ansonia) New Location! ments of dance, ballet and Fitness $75 505A Pilates. Fun and effective! WINTER Tuesdays, 6:00 - 6:45PM Suzzane Leonard Deb Beliveau Tuesdays, 7:15 - 8:00PM New! Essentrics™ 6 Sessions, begins January 9 Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:15PM 10 Sessions, begins February 28 4 Sessions, begins January 16 A fun, full-body fitness program $59 507S No class April 11 TAD-G’s Fitness For Women* that combines stretching and Shelton Intermediate School $39 507Y strengthening in a flowing work- SPRING $75 505S out set to music. This unique Tuesdays, 6:00 - 6:45PM New! 10 Sessions, begins March 6 PIYO program will rapidly increase New! Sweat, stretch and strength- strength, flexibility, and mobility. No class April 10 Spin $99 507S A small personalized spin experi- en in this low impact muscle Conditions not only our muscles driven, body-sculpting but also our bones, joints, and ence in a state of the art Spin Belly Dancing Center. New Schwinn Bikes, workout with dynamic fascia. Class is done in bare feet. movements from the best of Looking for a more interesting dim lighting, loud music, towel Bring a mat and beach towel. Pilates & Yoga. No weights. way to stay in shape? Belly danc- service, TV Monitors and more. No jumps. Hardcore results! Dyan DeCastro ing is a fun, low impact activity A full body workout in just 45 minutes! Held at Constitution Wednesdays, 6:45 - 7:45PM that provides an aerobic work- Terry DiGiacomo-Galla Fitness, 25 Constitution Blvd, 6 Sessions, begins February 28 out, strengthens and tones core Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30PM Shelton. Shelton Intermediate School muscle groups, and promotes 4 Sessions, begins January 17 $75 505S confidence and self-expression. TAD-G’s Fitness For Women* Shannon Vicente $39 509Y Deborah Bailey Mondays, 6:00 - 6:45PM 5 Sessions, begins January 22 Shelton Intermediate School Core and More Constitution Fitness Ab, leg and back strengthen- $90 510Y WINTER ing exercises using fitness Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:00PM toys: gliding discs, bender Shannon Vicente 6 Sessions, begins January 9 balls and light weights. $59 504S Mondays, 6:00 - 6:45PM 5 Sessions, begins March 5 Terry DiGiacomo-Galla Visit vrae.org for SPRING Constitution Fitness Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:15PM Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:00PM $90 511Y 4 Sessions, begins January 25 more information 10 Sessions, begins March 6 TAD-G’s Fitness For Women* No class April 10 $39 508Y on instructors $99 504S and classes! * TAD-G’s Fitness For Women, 386 East Main St., u More Classes, See Mind & Body, pages 8 & 9 Ansonia.

Classes at Deb’s Healthy Plate

New! Risotto and Shrimp Scampi Do you want to eat better? Prepare healthier versions of an old favorite. Cook and learn nutritional information and tips to improve your health. $15 material fee due instructor the night of class.

Debbie Barbiero Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:30PM 1 Session, starting March 6 Dance Deb’s Healthy Plate* $39 410Y3

New! Homemade Pastas Ballroom Dance Country Line Dance New! Wine Tasting Join Chef Debbie and make Learn the techniques of the Enjoy learning to line dance Learn the fundamentals of wine a different homemade pasta Waltz, Hustle, East Coast Swing beginning with the basic steps tasting: wine color, aroma, flavor and sauce dish each class: and American Tango dances. and putting them all together and body; discover the mean- gnocchi, which is a potato Wear comfortable clothes and with various assortment of music ings of acidity, fruit, tannins pasta, with a Bolognese non-slip shoes (sneakers ok) rhythms. Come have fun learn- and balance. Exploring wine Sauce, Ravioli with Tomato Fee per couple. Limited to 12 ing easy steps as you move in varieties and appellations of the Sauce and finally Fettuccine couples. No class April 9. this low impact dance form. No Americas and Europe. Great for with Alfredo Sauce. $25 con- partners needed. No open toe or wine enthusiasts, beginners and sumable fee due instructor Pete Mila heeled shoes allowed. seasoned wine lovers. Must be 21 the first night of class. Mondays, 7:00 - 8:30PM or over, bring proper ID to class. 8 Sessions, begins February 26 Rebecca Williamson Lab fee of $10 payable to instruc- Debbie Barbiero Shelton Intermediate School Shelton Intermediate School tor the night of each class. Held Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30PM $139 500S at Kindred Spirits & Wines, 3 Sessions, starting March 7 BEGINNERS 395 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton. Deb’s Healthy Plate* Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30PM Latin Dance $69 410Y4 8 Sessions, begins February 27 Learn the techniques of the Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:00PM No class April 10 Samba, Rumba, Cha Cha, and 5 Sessions, starting March 6 New! Merengue dances. Wear comfort- $85 503S Homemade Pizza Kindred Spirits & Wines Do you want to eat better able clothes and non-slip shoes $119 410Y8 (sneakers ok). Fee per couple. INTERMEDIATE but not sure where to start? Limited to 12 couples. No class Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30PM Prepare healthier versions April 11. 5 sessions, begins January 18 of an old favorite. Cook and $65 503S learn nutritional information Pete Mila and tips to improve your Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30PM INTERMEDIATE health. $10 material fee due 8 Sessions, begins February 28 Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30PM instructor the night of class. Shelton Intermediate School 8 Sessions, begins March 22 Debbie Barbiero $139 502S No class April 12, May 10 $85 503S Monday, 7:00 - 9:00PM 1 Session, starting March 26 Deb’s Healthy Plate* $39 410Y5

* Deb’s Healthy Plate, 32 Woodfield Drive, Shelton u See Belly Dance, page 3

Sewing Sewing is a fun and practical life- Digital time skill. Enjoy a new hobby, or revive one you learned long ago! Photography Learn the fundamentals of select- ing fabric, reading a pattern, layout, cutting and stitching. If you have never used a machine, Digital Photography enroll in the “Know Your Sewing Explore the basic and advanced Machine” one-night workshop, features of your interchangeable held before this class begins. dSLR camera. One class will Class limit 8. Prerequisite: Famil- meet on a Saturday afternoon iar with the basic operation of a to shoot landscapes. Email sewing machine. Students must the instructor with questions: bring a portable sewing machine [email protected]. (not required the first class) and Material fee of $10 payable to the basic supplies (thread, scissors, instructor the first night of class. 6” ruler, needles) to class. This Bring your dSLR camera and class is NOT suitable for Serger manual to class. machines. No class April 11. Beginner Arts & Crafts Josephine Lifrieri Brian Schmitt Wednesdays, 7:00 - 9:00PM Wednesdays, 7:00 - 9:00PM 6 Sessions, begins March 28 6 Sessions, begins February 28 Shelton Intermediate School Shelton Intermediate School New! Jewelry – Metal Watercolor Painting $129 902S $129 152S Stamped Come and explore the art of Stamp a short phrase onto one watercolor painting. This class New! Woodcarving Advanced metal bracelet cuff and two will cover basic techniques for Learn the art of woodcarving Brian Schmitt pendants. Leave with a finished using watercolor as an expressive and create tomorrow’s family Wednesdays, 7:00 - 9:00PM wearable items. Photos on web- and versatile art. Demonstrations heirlooms. This course will guide 6 Sessions, begins April 18 site, www.vrae.org . Material fee and step-by-step instruction are you from the basics through Shelton Intermediate School of $30 payable to the instructor given. Bring a watercolor paint every step needed to finish your $129 153S the day of class. kit and brushes to the class the own hand-carved piece. All tools first night. No class April 12. & materials included. Photo Editing Laurie Lynne Zlotowski Learn Adobe’s premier editing Wednesday, 7:00 - 9:00PM Stephen DiRienzo Ken Cowden platform Lightroom to catalog 1 Session, begin March 7 Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30PM Mondays, 6:30 - 8:30PM and edit your images. Email the Shelton Intermediate School 6 Sessions, begins March 22 5 Sessions, begins February 26 instructor with any questions $32 805S Shelton Intermediate School Jonathan Law High School* at: [email protected]. $99 805S $75 201M Bring your laptop with your im- New! Jewelry - Polymer Clay ages to class. Download Adobe Have fun exploring polymer Know Your Sewing Machine New! Woodworking Lightroom the day before class clay while making a pair of ear- Find out how to use your sew- Plan and complete a project starts. rings and pendant. Learn basic ing machine. Learn the basics approved by the instructor, techniques in polymer clay, a and get sewing! A pattern is not while learning fundamentals of Beginners versatile medium, that can be required for this class, fabric woodworking, such as squaring, Brian Schmitt later applied to create not only supplied. Students must bring mitering, routering, joinery, and Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:00PM jewelry but decorative items such a portable sewing machine and different types of wood. Students 6 Sessions, begins February 27 as switch plates, utensil handles basic supplies (thread, scissors, will also be instructed on the Shelton Intermediate School and more. Visit www.vrae.org 6” ruler, needles) to class. This proper use of various large $125 151S for picture. Material fee of $15 class is NOT suitable for Serger power tools. payable to the instructor the day machines. Advanced of class. Chris Sweetwood Brian Schmitt Josephine Lifrieri Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:00PM Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:00PM Ximena Acosta Espin Monday, 7:00 - 9:00PM 8 Sessions, begins February 28 6 Sessions, begins April 17 Saturday, 9:00AM - 12:00PM 1 Session, March 26 Jonathan Law High School* Shelton Intermediate School 1 Session, March 3 Shelton Intermediate School $99 202M $125 154S Adult Learning Center, Shelton $39 904S $39 908V * Jonathan Law High School, 20 Lansdale Ave, Milford. u See Crafts to Heal, page 8

Online! QuickBooks Prezi Learn to manage the financial Take a journey into the world aspects of your small business of creative presentations. Bring quickly and efficiently with this your vision to life with Prezi. powerful accounting software program. REGISTER at Jamie Sherry www.ed2go.com/vrae. Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30PM 1 Session, March 7 Scott Paxton Masuk High School (Monroe) 12 Sessions $40 104M New class begins each month www.ed2go.com/vrae Google $119 101O Learn the power of Google. This free tool will help you to get First Aid, CPR, AED organized at home and at work. Learn critical skills needed to Must have a gmail account setup respond to a first aid, choking or prior to class and bring your sudden cardiac arrest emergency password. until EMS arrives. For “non- healthcare providers.” Upon Jamie Sherry successful completion of course Monday, 6:30 - 8:30PM Career obtain your Heartsaver® Card Technology 1 Session, March 12 from the American Heart As- Masuk High School (Monroe) & Work sociation. For more, email info@ $40 128M goldeneye-services.com. Facebook Home Computer CT Security Officer Joseph Porto Learn to: create a profile, tailor Maintenance Certification Course First Aid, CPR, AED your privacy settings, connect Set up a home maintenance Upon successful completion of Shelton Intermediate School with family and friends, navigate schedule to keep your computer course, approved by the CT State Tuesdays, 5:30 - 8:00PM and Facebook, explore groups and running well. Configure your Police, Special Licensing and Thursdays, 5:30 - 8:00PM games. Must have basic com- memory resources prevent vi- Firearms Unit, obtain a certificate 2 Sessions, March 20 & 22 puter skills. ruses, spam, cookies and pop-up required to obtain your CT Secu- $120 553 ads from cluttering up your hard Jamie Sherry rity Officer Identification Card drive and slowing the computer. Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30PM (Guard Card) allowing you to First AID ONLY Must have basic computer skills 1 Session, February 28 work as a uniformed security of- Tuesday, 5:30 - 8:00PM and familiarity with Windows. ficer for licensed CT employers. 1 Session, March 20 Masuk High School (Monroe) $35 119M $70 554S Gary Koos Joseph Porto Pinterest Mondays, 6:30 - 9:00PM Adult Learning Center, Shelton CPR & AED ONLY 3 sessions, begins March 12 Saturdays, 8:00AM - 4:30PM Thursday, 5:30 - 8:00PM Learn to “Pin it.” Collect ideas, recipes, crafts, and other useful Shelton Intermediate School 1 Session, March 3 1 Session, March 22 $139 118S $100 550V $75 555S tips. We’ll set up your account and create “pin” boards. eBay: Selling Online Bookkeeping Basics You’re on the Air! Gain a marketable new skill by Jamie Sherry Need some cash? Learn the ins (How to Really Make learning the basics of book- Monday, 6:30 - 8:30PM and outs of online buying and keeping, how to analyze and it in Voice-Overs!) 1 Session, March 5 selling: how to become an e-Bay record financial transactions, and Learn how to get around the Masuk High School (Monroe) seller, what it costs, how to prepare various financial reports. competition and turn voice-overs $35 103M protect your personal informa- Accounts receivable, accounts into a thriving business! You’ve tion, how to price and list your payable, payroll procedures, heard the instructor - now hear Intro to Windows 10 item, payments and shipping, sales taxes and other common her live as she illustrates how to Discover shortcuts and more and completing the sale. Must banking activities discussed. use your speaking voice for com- with this vastly improved oper- have basic computer skills and mercials, films and videos! ating system. Bring your fully familiarity with Windows. Helga Bowen charged Windows 10 laptop to Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:00PM Bridget Renshaw class. Must have basic computer Gary Koos 4 Sessions, begins March 7 Monday, 6:30 - 8:30PM skills, familiarity with Windows. Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:00PM Shelton Intermediate School 1 Session, March 12 3 Sessions, begins March 14 $99 225S Shelton Intermediate School Alan Weaver Shelton Intermediate School $50 204S Monday, 6:30 - 9:00PM $139 115S 1 Session, March 5 Shelton Intermediate School $49 132S

Microsoft Excel New! It’s Thyme: Learn to create spreadsheets, Herb Gardening mathematical equations, format Now is the Thyme to grow deli- text and more. Must have basic cious, fragrant, deer resistant computer skills and familiarity herbs in your own backyard! with Windows. Learn to identify, propagate and harvest herbs from your annual, Gary Koos perennial and container gardens. Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:00PM and Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:00PM Karel Julian 4 Sessions, March 27, 29, Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:30PM April 3, 5 1 Session, April 3 Shelton Intermediate School Shelton Intermediate School $149 104S $32 731S

Online! Excel Intermediate New! Go Green: & Advanced Toxic Free Cleaning Take your Excel skills to the next Rediscover nontoxic solutions level! Master charting, pivot to everyday cleaning problems tables, slicers, spark lines, and and avoid unnecessary “green- advanced features. REGISTER at washed” commercial products. www.ed2go.com/vrae. Auto, Home & Garden Learn the science of grime and see how a few simple ingredients 12 Sessions can be combined for effective New class begins each month New! and inexpensive cleaning and www.ed2go.com/vrae Talking Dirt Gardening for Birds, disinfecting. $99 - $129 102O The “soil food web” is a com- Bees and Butterflies munity of organisms living in the Learn how to grow a naturally Renee Marsh soil. It is a complex ecosystem on iPhone/iPad Tips and Tricks healthy garden to help birds, Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:30PM which all plants depend for their Discover helpful and time saving bees and butterflies thrive. Plus 1 Session, March 27 nutrition. Learn the members of tips, apps and customization you you’ll enjoy a garden with a Shelton Intermediate School the soil food web, how it oper- may not know about including stunning variety of flowers that $32 731S ates and how plants actively settings, using Siri productively, bloom throughout the seasons. interact with it. Discover simple New! Home Master photography, and communica- Topics: plant selection, eco- strategies for protecting and en- tions. Bring your fully charged logically, sustainable growing Planning for Aging in Place couraging your soil organisms. iPhone/iPad and IDs/passwords practices, and habitat building. Learn from a Certified Aging in for all accounts including email, You will also learn to recognize Place Specialist how to reinvent Renee Marsh iTunes. some of our common native your home to fit your changing Tuesday, 6:30 - 7:30PM species and understand their life needs and maintain your home 1 Session, February 13 Alan Weaver cycles. in the community you love. Shelton Intermediate School Monday, 6:30 - 9:00PM $18 731S Renee Marsh Colin Healy 1 Session, April 2 Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:00PM Monday, 7:00 - 9:00PM Shelton Intermediate School 1 Session, March 20 1 Session, April 30 $49 130V Vegetable Gardening Want your own vegetable garden Shelton Intermediate School Shelton Intermediate School but haven’t a clue where to start? $26 731S $36 731S Online! QuickBooks Then this is the class for you. It is Learn to manage the financial designed for beginners and will Perennial Gardening Basic Automotive aspects of your small business cover how to set up and cultivate Tired of gardens that take too Maintenance quickly and efficiently with this a small vegetable garden. You much care? Learn how to have a Learn to balance/rotate tires, in- powerful accounting software will learn the basics of how to beautiful, low maintenance pe- spect brakes, change light bulbs program. REGISTER at create a garden, prepare the soil rennial garden. We will cover the and do vehicle safety inspections. www.ed2go.com/vrae. and choose the best crops for our fundamentals of soil and light re- Every student will perform an oil climate. We will also discuss how quirements and how to select the change on their vehicle and learn Scott Paxton to manage weeds, insects and right plants. Also, how to plant to check fluids. Must have your 12 Sessions common diseases with a focus on perennials, maintain your garden own vehicle, license and insur- New class begins each month organic approaches. through the seasons including ance. Held at Foran High School www.ed2go.com/vrae pruning and pest management. 80 Foran Rd, Milford. $119 101O Renee Marsh Renee Marsh Thursday, 6:30 - 8:30PM William Domeracki Thursday, 6:30 - 8:30PM 1 Session, February 15 Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:00PM 1 Session, March 22 Shelton Intermediate School 6 Sessions, begins February 28 Shelton Intermediate School $32 731S Foran High School (Milford) $32 733S $99 200M

How Nutrition Can Reduce Tarot new! Practical Mindfulness Infl ammation in Your Body Tap into your inner wisdom and Take a deep and gentle look into Learn which foods are best to begin to explore your intuition the application of mindfulness in avoid and which foods are best through the magic and mystery daily life. Anchored by instruc- to include in your diet to give of the tarot. Bring a tarot deck to tion in Mindfulness Meditation, you more energy, reduce pain class. we will explore various practices and bloat, which is a result of to bring our mindfulness into our infl ammation in your body. This Sally Russo daily activity. Benefi ts of mind- is a great class for people trying Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30PM fulness include reduced stress, to lose weight, manage thyroid 4 Sessions, begins March 6 improved relationships, and a or Type II diabetes and other Shelton Intermediate School deeper appreciation for life. infl ammatory diseases. $69 214S Bruce Nichols Debbie Barbiero new! Parenting and Bach Mondays, 7:00 - 8:30PM Monday, 6:30 - 8:30PM Flower Essences 4 Sessions, February 26 1 Session, March 5 Bach Flower Essences have been Ansonia High School Shelton Intermediate School used throughout the world for $75 670A $39 222S decades to help people heal and lead healthy productive lives. Meditation new! Crafts to Heal Learn how to use them to help Meditation is wonderful for the Crafts and hobbies can have your family feel and function at soul, helps you focus and get in Mind mental, physical and spiritual their best. touch with your intuitive side, benefi ts. Explore crafts that may reduces stress and more. Wear & Body help you release stress. Re- Lalie Madriguera comfortable clothing, bring water laxation and mindfulness tips Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30PM and a mat or towel. will be off ered. Crafts include 1 Session, March 14 Intro to Traditional collaging/scrapbooking and Shelton Intermediate School Jamie DellaVolpe Chinese Medicine Zentangle®. Photos and supplies $32 231S Shelton Intermediate School Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30PM Focus on the basics of a natural list are available online at www. 5 Sessions, begins February 27 approach to preventing and vrae.org. Material fee of $15 Weight Loss Hypnosis $79 670S1 treating disease. Learn about payable to the instructor the day Use hypnosis to lose pounds of class. (Chi) energy, Yin and Yang and by changing your relationship Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30PM the fi ve Element Theory. Also with food. Remove the need and 5 Sessions, begins April 17 diagnosis methods such as Nancy Monson desire to over-eat. Your instructor $79 670S2 pulse and tongue reading and Tuesday, 6:00 - 9:00PM is a certifi ed hypnotist. treatments such as herbals, acu- 1 Session, March 6 Chinese Healing Exercises puncture and Taoist diet. Shelton Intermediate School Fern Tausig and Meditation $39 235S Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30PM Bring life giving energy (Chi) Randall Kirik 3 Sessions, begins March 20 into your body with meditation Mondays, 7:00 - 8:30PM Shelton Intermediate School and exercise. Bring water and 2 Sessions, begins January 22 $75 221S exercise mat. Trumbull High School $60 661Y Randall Kirik Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30PM new! The Tao of Balanced 10 Sessions, begins January 23 Diet and Nutrition Trumbull High School Learn about “food as medicine” $145 660Y through the Five Element Theory and how Traditional Chinese Hatha yoga Medicine incorporates a bal- Enjoy this stress-reducing prac- anced diet and proper nutrition tice to balance your mind and for maximum health and the whispers from Heaven body. Requires knowledge of yoga practice. Bring water and a prevention of illness. Also learn Experience the energy and messages that come through in a mat or towel. No class April 17. how to include Chinese herbs in psychic mediumship reading. A reading allows the medium to your diet. Pre-requisite: Intro to connect to loved ones in spirit to bring closure, peace, and valida- Traditional Chinese Medicine. Kelly Warters tion. This is a gallery style reading, not everyone is guaranteed Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:00PM a reading. No drinking of alcohol before the reading and no late 10 Sessions, begins February 27 Randall Kirik admittance. Mondays, 7:00 - 8:30PM Ansonia High School $99 667A 2 Sessions, begins February 5 Patricia Griﬃ n Shelton Intermediate School Trumbull High School 1 Session, March 22 $30 688S $60 661Y Thursday, 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Tai Chi Polish “Meditation in motion” is a Learn Polish from a native speak- centuries-old Chinese discipline er. Learn the language or brush used for health, meditation and up on your knowledge. Book fee self-defense. Emphasis on relax- of $20 payable to the instructor ation and strength. the first night of class.

Gwen Roman BEGINNERS Shelton Intermediate School Aneta Matyszczyk Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30PM Beginners 6 Sessions, begins February 28 Mondays, 6:50 - 7:40PM Ansonia High School 10 Sessions, begins March 5 $95 305A 1 $99 652S

Intermediate ADVANCED BEGINNERS Mondays, 6:00 - 6:50PM Aneta Matyszczyk 10 Sessions, begins March 5 Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30PM $99 654S 6 Sessions, begins April 25 Ansonia High School Gentle Yoga $95 305A 2 A simple yet profound experience of connecting body, mind World Languages Spanish and spirit. Eliminate stress and Learn the basics of Spanish and tension and experience peace of practice your conversational mind. Increase flexibility, reduce skills for travel, work or daily stress, and bring calm to your Chinese Italian life. No school April 12. life. Bring a mat or blanket and Learn from a native speaker. For Whether for travel or family wear loose, comfortable clothing. students who have little or no conversation, learn the basics of Loiry Santamaria prior exposure to Chinese. this beautiful language. Food, Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30PM Beverly Corvino travel, games, lodging, restau- 6 Sessions, begins March 22 Shelton Intermediate School Anne Lu rants, shopping, services, and Shelton Intermediate School Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:00PM more. Bring this book to class: $95 311S 1 BEGINNERS 6 Sessions, begins February 28 Italian Made Simple. Available at Mondays, 6:00 - 7:30PM Shelton Intermediate School Amazon. Spanish Advanced 10 Sessions, begins February 26 $95 310S Increase your Spanish vocabu- $99 610S Beg Mon BEGINNERS lary and conversation skills. Greek Sylvana Serravezza Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9:00PM Learn key words and expressions Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30PM Juliann Sanza 10 Sessions, begins February 28 of the Greek language. Whether 6 Sessions, begins February 27 $99 610S Beg Wed Mondays, 6:30 - 8:00PM for travel or family conversa- No class April 10 6 Sessions, begins February 26 Shelton Intermediate School ADVANCED BEGINNERS tion, learn the basics food, travel, Shelton Intermediate School $95 303S 1 Mondays, 7:30 - 9:00PM shopping and more. No class $95 311S 2 10 Sessions, begins February 26 April 12. ADVANCED BEGINNERS $99 614S Adv Beg Mon Lena Protopapas Sylvana Serravezza Sign Language Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30PM Mondays, 6:30 - 8:30PM Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30PM Learn the basics of sign 10 Sessions, begins February 28 6 Sessions, begins February 26 6 Sessions, begins April 17 language, the history, and $99 614S Adv Beg Wed Shelton Intermediate School Shelton Intermediate School a comparison of different $95 313S $110 303S 2 sign language systems in WINTER the US. Students will learn Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:00PM New! Korean to fingerspell using the sign 6 Sessions, begins January 10 Learn from a native speaker. For language alphabet and will $59 614S Winter students who have little or no learn signs in different cat- prior exposure to Korean. egories to represent words.

Bo Choi Diane Gamse Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:00PM Mondays, 6:30 - 8:00PM 6 Sessions, begins February 27 6 Sessions, begins February 26 Shelton Intermediate School Masuk High School (Monroe) $95 304S $95 315M

Beyond Motivation New! Living a You will learn to change your Complaint Free Life mindset, your thoughts, your The average person complains beliefs to not just motivate your- an average of 15- 30 times every self...but to create a stronger you. day. Learn what complaining is This is not your typical motiva- and how it affects our health, our tion class! relationships, our career success and our overall level of happi- Lori Monaco ness. Discuss the 5 reasons that Monday, 6:30 - 8:30PM people complain and how to 1 Session, March 19 handle them as well as strategies Shelton Intermediate School on reducing complaining in our $32 235S own lives.

New! Is It Intuition or Marie Strolin Experience? Wednesday, 7:00 - 9:00PM What is intuition? Is it really 1 Session, March 7 experience hiding in the subcon- Shelton Intermediate School scious, directing our decisions? $32 238S Or is it a knowing, a gut feeling we get from somewhere guiding New! Raising a Complaint Personal Development us? We all have intuition, though Free Family we may not recognize it. Learn Raising a family is very hard how to “trust your gut” to make work! Learn what complain- decisions. ing is and how it affects our Break the STOP Syndrome! New! Mindfulness...for relationships and our overall Real strategies to overcome stress reduction, relaxation, Nancy Powell happiness. Discuss strategies on Stress, Tension, Overwhelm, and and a better you! Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:30PM how to have a more peaceful and Procrastination (STOP). Ideal for This wonderful lecture discusses 1 Session, April 3 productive atmosphere within those whose life circumstances mindfulness, how to create Shelton Intermediate School our families. are making them feel stressed, mindfulness in your life, the $32 237S stuck, and overwhelmed. Learn anatomy of mindfulness and Marie Strolin how to stop the reaction and use why this is so vital and neces- New! Unlock Your Creativity Wednesday, 7:00 - 9:00PM some simple, easy to use strate- sary for today’s living! There Creativity is not only for artists, 1 Session, March 21 gies that will address the issues is a meditation segment so be writers, and musicians. Explore Shelton Intermediate School and get long-lasting results. prepared to feel like you are what it is and how to use it in $32 238S going to float away by the end of Monica Leggett your everyday life. Experiment the workshop! Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30PM with ways to break out of the 2 Sessions, begins March 20 box and allow your creativity to Lori Monaco Inner Work Training Center* flow. Learn how procrastination Monday, 6:30 - 8:30PM $55 467S can be a good thing. If you’re 1 Session, March 5 stuck, learn how to jump start Goal Setting Shelton Intermediate School the spark and get going again. $32 237S and Action Plans See how your left brain and right Take your goal, project or life brain differ. Bring paper and at Law of Attraction transition and create a detailed least two different color pens or Unlock your unlimited potential. plan. Includes step-by-step in- pencils. Get ready to have fun. Visit vrae.org for Manifest the abundance in your structions and worksheets, plus life. Learn about the structures discussions about managing time Nancy Powell more information and functions of the brain, how and overcoming obstacles. Great Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30PM thoughts and emotions can work for personal projects as well as 1 Session, April 4 on instructors for or against us, and how to business. Be prepared make your Shelton Intermediate School change your thought process to and classes! SMART goals come to life! $32 238S create positive changes. Monica Leggett Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30PM Lori Monaco 2 Sessions, begins April 17 Monday, 6:00 - 9:00PM Inner Work Training Center* 1 Session, March 12 $55 468S Shelton Intermediate School $36 236S * Inner Work Training Center, 163 Leavenworth Rd (Rt. 110), Shelton.

Recreation 2018 spRing & fall Bus tRips

Boating Safety, Personal 9/11 NyC Tribute where will you go? Tour the 9/11 Memorial WaterCraft Museum and Memorial, and The About Boating Safety course Tour the city? Visit a vineyard? Cruise a river? See a show? experience One World Obser- (ABS) covers topics involved in vatory. Have lunch on your the safe operation of recreational Take your pick, then sit back and enjoy the ride! Bring along your own at one of the Italian res- boating and seamanship, as well morning coffee and eats or wait for the coffee stop along the way. taurants on Mulberry St. Then as Personal WaterCraft (PWC) Just remember, always be prepared. You may leave jackets, umbrel- enjoy the views from on top of operation. Successful completion las and items on the bus during the day if not needed. the Empire State Building. of the ABS course satisfi es the Note: itinerary and times subject to slight changes. CT licensing requirements for Saturday, June 9 both boats and PWC. For details, depaRts fRom: adult learning center (parking lot) 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, $119 email the instructor at skper- 415 Howe avenue, shelton. [email protected]. Prior to class, Hudson Valley, you must obtain your FREE Ny Wine Tour State of CT Conservation ID # at Boston’s Fenway Park, yankee Stadium, Botanical Enjoy a day of wine tasting, ct.outdoorcentral.net/Internet- New England Aquarium & Gardens and Arthur Ave. food and entertainment. Tour Sales/Sales. You must bring this Quincy Market Tour Yankee Stadium, explore includes a visit to three winer- number to class to receive credit Explore the New England the beautiful Botanical Gar- ies in the NY State Hudson for taking the course. Aquarium, dine and shop at dens with a 1-hour narrated Valley Region including wine Quincy Market on your own, tram ride through the park tastings, appetizers, and lunch. Steve Perrone, Bob Gesullo then tour Fenway Park. and 2-hours on your own and You must be 21 years of age to Saturday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM then over to Arthur Ave, the join this bus trip. Please bring 1 Session, March 10 Saturday, March 24 real Little Italy of New York valid ID with you. Adult Learning Center, Shelton 7:30AM - 8:00PM, $109 for 3-hours of great shopping $60 835V and great food. Saturday,September 8 Philadelphia Highlight 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, $109 Golf Tour Saturday, May 5 For golfers wanting to learn 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM, $109 Visit the Liberty Bell, the fall 2018 tRips about the game in a fun, small Rocky steps and statue, dine group setting. One class will be and shop at Reading Terminal Whale Watch, September 22: Discover Maine held at a golf course. For begin- on your own, then tour the Gloucester, MA ners, the fundamentals of the Penn Museum. Explore the historic waterfront October 6: The Great Jack O’ golf swing will be worked on. town of Gloucester before Lantern Blaze Advance beginners work on get- Saturday, April 7 boarding the Privateer to go October 20: Salem: Witches & ting your game more consistent 7:00AM - 10:00PM, $109 on a whale watching cruise. Broomsticks and breaking down your swing. Clubs will be provided if you do Brooklyn - Live Saturday, May 19 November 3: Portland, ME 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM, $109 not have any. Plan on bringing Like a Local December 1: The Polar Express your clubs starting the second Shop, eat and walk your class. No class April 10. way through Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Enjoy private Frank Selva demonstrations by designers John G. Prendergast School and owners. Includes a wine (Ansonia) tasting, magnifi cent views of NYC, New York pizza, an BEGINNER American burger (or veggie) Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30PM in a one-of-a-kind setting, 6 Sessions, begins March 6 chocolate and ice cream made $139 800A by an Iron Chef Contestant. After Brooklyn head to Mario ADVANCED BEGINNER Batali’s Eataly in NYC to eat Tuesdays, 7:30 - 8:30PM and shop on your own. 6 Sessions, begins March 6 $139 801A Saturday, April 21 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM, $109

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Daytime Programs Registration Requirements

• Must be a resident English as a Second Language of Ansonia, Derby, Monroe, Students improve their reading, writing, speaking and understanding of English. Based on assessment results Seymour, Shelton, students are assigned to one of four-leveled classes. or Trumbull. Adult Learning Center • All students are 415 Howe Ave., Shelton accepted on a Monday-Friday, 9:00AM – 9:30AM Computer Lab first-come, first- Monday-Friday, 9:30AM – 12:30PM ESL Class served basis. Class size limited. REGISTRATION: Tuesday, January 9, Wednesday, January 10 & Thursday, January 11, 9:30AM Classes begin on Tuesday, January 16 at 9:30AM • Prior to class, all students New! English for life and work must complete a registration ESL students will increase their workforce readiness reading, writing, speaking and digital literacy skills. Based on process. assessment results students will be scheduled into one of the two-leveled classes.

• New students Adult Learning Center must take a 415 Howe Ave., Shelton placement Monday & Wednesday, 12:30PM – 2:30AM Level I assessment. Tuesday & Thursday, 12:30PM – 2:30PM Level II

• All programs REGISTRATION: Tuesday, January 9, Wednesday, January 10 & Thursday, January 11, 9:30AM are for students Class Level I begins on Wednesday, January 17 at 12:30PM age 17 and older Class Level II begins on Tuesday, January 16 at 12:30PM and officially withdrawn from ABE/GED® Preparation Classes school. Students prepare to improve their academic knowledge in Mathematical Reasoning, Science, Social Studies, and Reasoning through Language Arts in order to take the GED® test. If you are 17 years of age you must also provide a copy of your withdrawal letter signed by your parent/guardian from the last day school you attended to register for class. For more information on the exam visit GED.com. We will assist you to setup your account and you will have the opportunity to take official practice tests in class.

Adult Learning Center 415 Howe Ave., Shelton Monday-Thursday, 9:00AM – 9:30AM Computer Lab Monday-Thursday, 9:30AM – 12:30PM GED® Class

REGISTRATION: Tuesday, January 9, Wednesday, January 10 & Thursday, January 11, 9:30AM Classes begin on Tuesday, January 16 at 9:30AM We're Here When You Need Us • Classes are FREE • Open 12 months a year • Day & Evening Classes • Free Parking • On the Bus Line • Convenient Location • Friendly, Caring Staff • State Certified Teachers • Counselors Available • Free Wi-Fi Serving the towns of Ansonia, Derby, Monroe, Seymour, Shelton & Trumbull Valley Regional Adult Education 48 Years of Building a Stronger Community

Evening Programs General Accessibility and Accommodation English as a Second Language All activities offered by VRAE are held in Students improve their reading, writing, speaking and understanding of English. Based on assessment results accessible locations. students are assigned to one of three leveled classes. Accommodations Masuk High School (multi-level class) for individuals Adult Learning Center (leveled classes) 1014 Monroe Tpk., Monroe with a disability 415 Howe Ave., Shelton Monday & Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30PM are available upon Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30PM – 6:00PM Computer Lab request. Please Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00 - 8:30PM ESL Class REGISTRATION: contact Lee Wolf, Tuesday, January 9 & Wednesday, January 10, 6:30PM 203.924.6651. REGISTRATION: Classes begin: Wednesday, January 17, 6:30PM Tuesday, January 9 & Thursday, January 11, 6:00PM General Classes begin: Tuesday, January 16 at 6:00PM Educational Development ABE/GED® Preparation Classes (GED®) Test Accommodations Students prepare to improve their academic knowledge in Mathematical Reasoning, Science, Social Studies, and Accommodations Reasoning through Language Arts in order to take the GED® test. If you are 17 years of age you must also provide for the GED® test a copy of your withdrawal letter signed by your parent/guardian from the last day school you attended to register are available for for class. For more information on the exam visit GED.com. We will assist you to setup your account and you will qualified individuals have the opportunity to take official practice tests in class. with a disability. For more information, Adult Learning Center REGISTRATION: Reina Marasco, 415 Howe Ave., Shelton Monday, January 8 & Tuesday, January 9, 6:00PM 203.924.6651. You Monday & Wednesday, 6:00PM – 8:30PM Classes begin Wednesday, January 17, 6:00PM may also contact Sabrina Mancini at the Connecticut State Department of Adult High School Credit Diploma Program (AHSCDP) Education at (860) 807-2110. Students can fulfill the State of Connecticut’s AHSCDP requirements by earning credits needed for high school completion. Classes include English, Math, Science, Social Studies, electives, work experience, training, military expe- No Charge rience, community service and transference of previous credits. for materials for mandated Classes are held at the Richard O. Belden Cultural Center, 54 Grove Street, Shelton. Upon completion of 21 credits of courses approved instruction, students receive a Valley Regional Adult High School Diploma. Call to begin the registration VRAE is in process, (203) 924-6651 x106. compliance with Connecticut General Session 1: January-February Statutes Sec.10-73a Session 2: March - April and does not charge fees for registration, Citizenship National External Diploma Program textbooks or materials used in mandated program To become an American citizen is New! A computer-based high school areas. a dream of many who come to this diploma program for adults who have country. Citizenship classes teach acquired their academic skills through American history and government. life and work experiences. Learn more about this new program by attending Shelton Intermediate School the Orientation Session. 675 Constitution Blvd. North, Shelton Wednesday, 5:30PM - 7:30PM Orientation Session Wednesday, January 24, 5:30PM REGISTRATION: Adult Learning Center Wednesday, January 17, 5:30PM 415 Howe Ave., Shelton Classes begin on Wednesday, January 17, 5:30PM Register for the Orientation Session by calling 203.924.6651 ext. 106.

Register online at www.vrae.org 13 Registration info on page 15 www.ed2go.com/vrae 203.924.6651 Shelton Schools Mentoring Program Changing the world, one child at a time

Volunteering just one hour a week can make a world of difference in the life of a child.

No prior experience is needed, other than the desire to help a child who is going through a difficult time. Mentors and mentees come from all different walks of life, and come together to shoot hoops, read a story, or just share a laugh or two. The only requirements are a good heart and the willingness to help.

Want to Find Out More? Call Valerie at: 203-924-1023 x336 Register Now for Enrichment Courses! Valley Regional Adult Education Quick & Easy! FREE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ABE/GED® Program Adult High School Credit Diploma Online MAIL PHONE Citizenship • ESL • NEDP www.vrae.org VRAE-Enrichment 203.924.6651 English for Life & Work Using Your 415 Howe Ave. Using Your MasterCard & Visa Shelton, CT 06484 MasterCard or Visa Registration Details: Pages 12-13

VRAE Enrichment Program Registration Information

• Unless you are notified to the contrary, courses will run as • REFUND POLICY: Classes - if you cancel 1 week prior to scheduled. You will be notified only if a class is canceled. We the start of class you will receive a credit voucher for the do not confirm registrations. class fee. Bus Trips - if you cancel 30 days prior to the trip you will receive a credit voucher for the fee. Credit vouchers • There is a $6 processing fee charged for each order. This can be used for any class/trip and can be shared with processing fee will be refunded if a class is canceled. others. • Classes are for adults only, unless specified. • No classes during school vacations, holidays, school parent/ teacher conferences or other special events. Your instructor • STORM DAY POLICY: When bad weather closes the regular will notify you of any schedule changes. public schools or there is an early dismissal ALL classes will be canceled. Check www.vrae.org or call 203.924.6651 for • For directions and additional information, please visit: updated class cancellations after 3:00PM. www.vrae.org.

VRAE Enrichment Program Registration Form Make checks payable to “VRAE.”

NAME:______Address:______City:______State:______Zip:______Day Ph:______Evening Ph:______Cell Ph:______Email:______

STUDENT Course # Course Title/Bus Trip Fee

Mail this form including check or money order if applicable to: Processing Fee $6.00 Valley Regional Adult Education, Attn: Enrichment, 415 Howe Ave., Shelton, CT 06484. The returned check fee is $45. Total

PAYMENT INFORMATION q Check Enclosed: Check #______Make check payable to VRAE. q Credit Card Payment q q Card #______Exp. Date______CVV #______Name of Cardholder______Signature______(3 digits on the backside.)

Register online at www.vrae.org 15 Registration info on page 15 Shelton Board of Education NON PROFIT ORG Valley Regional Adult Education 415 Howe Avenue | Shelton, CT 06484 US POSTAGE PAID Valley Regional Adult Education PERMIT # 85 is a division of the Shelton Board of Education 382 Long Hill Ave., Shelton, CT 06484 BRIDGEPORT, CT

open now! visit www.vrae.org for additional find a class! classes & updates. vRaesheltonct spring classes Now serving Ansonia, Derby, Monroe, Arts & Crafts 5 Seymour, Shelton, and Trumbull Auto, Home & Garden 7 Bus Trips 11 Career & Work 6 Dance 4 Digital Photography 5 Fitness 3 Food & Wine 4 Mind & Body 8 Online Classes 14 Personal Development 10 Recreation 11 inside our spring catalog… Technology 6 World Languages 9 2 new academic programs (see page 12-13) academic programs ABE/GED® 12-13 22 new enrichment classes (starting on page 3) Adult High School Credit Diploma 13 Citizenship 13 10 new Bus trips (see page 11) English as a Second Language 12-13 English for Life & Work 12 50+ new online classes (see page 14) National External Diploma Program 13