January - June FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION

Winter/Spring 2019

Farmington Public Schools Continuing EduCation Farmington, CT www.fpsct.org/fce PROGRAM INFORMATION FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION 1 Depot Place, Unionville, CT 06085 Phone: (860) 404-0290 Fax: (860) 404-0294 Email: [email protected] www.fpsct.org/fce 8:30AM - 4:30PM (Monday - Friday)

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION CONTINUING EDUCATION Kathleen C. Greider Lori Wyrebek Superintendent of Schools Coordinator

Kimberly Wynne Amy Ferrari Assistant Superintendent of Schools Enrichment & Academies Supervisor Catalog Design Vincent D. LaFontan Business Administrator EXTENDED CARE & LEARNING Bryan Zerio BOARD OF EDUCATION Coordinator Christine Arnold Bill Beckert Amanda Gorski Mark Blore District Site Supervisor Kristi Brouker Christopher Fagan Brenda Peterson Elizabeth Fitzsimmons Account Supervisor Micheal Hamilton Ellen Siuta Linda Vogt Andrea Sobinski Administrative Assistant

Hello Lifelong Learners, Happy New Year! Now is the time to make those life changes and engage in new lifelong learning adventures. Join one of our many fi tness course offerings in Yoga, Zumba, Tai Chi and so many more! Or maybe you want to brush up on or learn a new language or create a new craft. There is something for everyone with more than 400 course offerings for adult and youth residents in Farmington and surrounding communities. Start the new year off and enroll in a course today! Lori Wyrebek, Coordinator

"This was my fi rst experience with the Farmington Continuing Education program and was thoroughly satisfi ed! I will be going through every page of the catalog once it arrives in my mailbox!" ~Anonymous

2 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION • Register online at www.fpsct.org/fce TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information Enrichment Courses Welcome Message ...... 2 Arts & Crafts ...... 6-7 Course Locations ...... 44 College Prep ...... 7-8 Notes & Reminders ...... 46 Computers & Technology ...... 8-9 Refund Policy ...... 46 Cooking ...... 10-12 Registration Form ...... 47 Family ...... 11-12 Financial & Business ...... 12-14 Adult Basic Education Courses Fitness ...... 15-18 Credit Diploma Program (CDP) ...... 5 Games & Hobbies ...... 19-20 National External Diploma Home & Garden ...... 20-21 Program (NEDP) ...... 5 Languages ...... 22-23 General Education Development (GED®) ...... 4-5 Literature...... 23 Adult Basic Education (ABE) ...... 4 Mind & Body ...... 23-28 Citizenship ...... 4 Music & Dance ...... 28-30 English for Speakers of other Nature & Outdoors ...... 30-31 Languages ESOL ...... 4 Personal Development ...... 31-32 Pet Care ...... 32-33 Farmington Community & Recreational Trips & Tours ...... 33-39 Services Workforce Development ...... 39 Information ...... 45 Youth Corner ...... 40-41

Burlington/Harwinton (Region 10) Enrichment Courses ...... 42-43

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Courses will not be held on the following dates..... January 21- Martin Luther King Jr. Day February 18-19 - Winter Recess April 8-12 - Spring Recess (Farmington) April 15-19 - Spring Recess (Region 10) May 27 - Memorial Day

Phone: (860) 404-0290 Fax: (860) 404-0294 • FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION 3 ABE, ESOL, GED & CITIZENSHIP

The Farmington Board of Education provides courses in Adult Basic Education (ABE), Citizenship, General Educational Development (GED®), and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). These courses are FREE to residents of Farmington, Unionville, Avon, Canton, Collinsville, Burlington and Harwinton. Registration is required for ALL courses.

General Education Development (GED®) Math Jan 28 - Apr 29, 6-8:30PM, 12 sessions (M) Farmington High School - Rm 808 Language Arts/Social Studies/Science Jan 30 - Apr 24, 6–8:30PM, 12 sessions (W) Farmington High School - Rm 808

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Learn to speak, read and write English with a focus on those skills needed in everyday life. Both day and evening courses will be offered at three levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced). Registration is required for all new and returning students. Aprenda a hablar, leer y escribir inglés en un programa que enfocará en las destrezas de todos los días. Se ofrecen clases por el día y por la noche en tres niveles (principiante, Intermedio y avanzado). Matriculación es obligatorio para REGISTRATION todos los alumnos. ABE, ESOL, GED® & Citizenship Daytime Courses Jan 29 - Apr 30, 10AM-11:45AM (Beginner) and 12-1:45PM DAYTIME (Intermediate/Advanced), 24 sessions (TTh) Farmington Library - Upstairs January 22, 24, 29, 31, Feb 5, 7 9:30AM at Farmington Library Evening Courses Jan 28 - Apr 29, 6-8PM, 24 sessions (MW) Board Room 1 Farmington High School - Rm 810 EVENING Adult Basic Education (ABE) January 23, 28, 30, Feb 4, 6 For adults who want to learn basic reading, writing and math skills. You will improve your life skills and can prepare to enter 5PM at Farmington High School a high school completion program. Room 805 Jan 28 - Apr 29, 6-8PM, 12 sessions (MW) Farmington High School - Rm 812 Bring ID (driver's license or passport) and proof of residence. Childcare is available for Citizenship evening courses. Prepares the applicant in the 3 areas of the naturalization process including both the application and documents, U. S. history and government, and reading and writing skills. There are three distinct pathways for adults to attain a Jan 28 - Apr 29, 6-8PM, 12 sessions (M) high school diploma outlined below: Farmington High School - Rm 811 General Educational Development (GED®): Adults who have not completed high school must demonstrate, through a 4-part computerized examination that includes a VOLUNTEERS writing sample, the attainment of academic skills and concepts Volunteers needed for ABE, ESOL, GED® and normally acquired through completion of a high school Citizenship courses! Contact Sarah De Feudis program. Applicants for this exam must be at least 17 years of age and offi cially withdrawn from school for at least 6 months. for more information at (860) 805-2499 or Individuals who pass the GED® Tests are awarded a State of CT [email protected] High School Diploma.

4 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION • Register online at www.fpsct.org/fce HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION

Credit Diploma Program (CDP): MISSION STATEMENT CDP is a combination of teacher-led courses and internet- The Farmington Board of Education will provide a planned based high school curriculum. Earn credits through program of studies to expand the educational opportunities for independent study projects, community service, work adult learners in the areas of Basic Education, GED® Preparation, experience or vocational training. Teachers are content-area ESOL and U.S. Citizenship. The plan takes into account the intent certifi ed secondary educators, and our courses are as equally of state statutes to expand educational accessibility of offerings, challenging as regular high school, but are shorter in length. and educational achievement as indicated by the receipt of a high If you are a motivated, an independent learner with a busy school diploma. This is a common standards-based educational program that will enable every student to achieve rigorous work schedule, have family concerns, have 4-7 credits left to performance standards. earn your diploma, you believe that earning a high school diploma similar to day high school is what you want, then this program is for you! NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Farmington Continuing Education is committed to a policy of 22 credits are required to earn a Bristol High School diploma: equal opportunity/affi rmative action forall qualifi ed persons and 4 in English, 4 in Math, 4 in Social Studies, 2 in Science and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, 8 electives. A minimum of 4 credits must be completed in sex, age,national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, this program, no matter how many credits are transferred gender, gender identity or expression,disability (including, but from previous high schools. This program is offered through not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of Bristol Adult Education (860) 584-7865 and has rolling mental disorder,physical disability or learning disability), genetic admissions. information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. Inquiries regarding non- discrimination policies should be directed to Laurie Singer, Director National External Diploma Program (NEDP): of Special Services at (860) 677-1791. NEDP assists adults with life experiences, such as working and raising a family, towards a high school diploma. All work is done in a non-traditional, one-to-one at home setting. DISABILITIES ACCOMMODATIONS All activities offered by Farmington Continuing Education are Flexible appointments are made with staff to obtain, review held in accessible locations. Accommodations for individuals with and demonstrate mastery of the 70 competencies measured disability are available upon request. Please contact Lori Wyrebek by this nationally certifi ed program. Although there is no at (860) 404-0290. age requirement, most adults that apply are over age 24. High school profi cient scores in Math, Reading and Writing are a prerequisite. This program is available through both GED® TEST ACCOMMODATIONS Bristol Adult Education (860) 584-7865 and West Hartford Accommodations for the GED®® test are available for qualifi ed individuals with a disability. For more information contact Lori Continuing Education (860) 561-6900. Call to fi nd out when Wyrebek at (860) 404-0290 or Sabrina Mancini at the Connecticut the next NEDP Orientation is being held. State Department of Education at (860) 807-2111. Information to the GED® Test-Taker: This program prepares adult learners to pass the 4-part, MANDATED COURSES Farmington Continuing Education is in compliance with computer-based GED® exam to earn a State of CT diploma. Connecticut General Statute 10-73a, there is no fee for registration, Students receive necessary instruction in 4 subject areas books or materials to any adult enrolled in the Citizenship, ESL or (Science, Social Studies, Math and Language Arts) plus basic high school completion programs. computer skills to take the exam. - Go to www.GED.com and create an account - Must take GED Ready Test at GED.com and receive a score of "likely to pass" in each subject area - Complete the process, in person, at Farmington Continuing Education - Receive an email that you can now schedule your GED® test CT General Statutes, Section10-5(a) requires that individuals who are either 17 or 18 years old at the time of registration for the GED® must submit documentation that they have been offi cially withdrawn from a CT schools for at least 6 months. 17 year olds: must submit a withdrawal form with a parent/ guardian signature. 18 year olds: may submit, in lieu of a withdrawal form, a letter from the last high school they attended stating that the 9th grade class they entered (or would have entered) has already graduated.

Phone: (860) 404-0290 Fax: (860) 404-0294 • FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION 5 ARTS & CRAFTS Basic Drawing in Pencil & Felted Arctic Critters NEW Elena Gibson (ART 276) Charcoal Raymond Olsen (ART 194) In this course you will have the opportunity to create two or more Learn the basic techniques of drawing in charming miniature felted critters. You charcoal, pencil, and pastel. Understand will start with one basic shape and learn how to see and then translate that to how to use a special barbed needle to paper. The instructor will call you prior to transform it into a variety of animals such the course regarding supplies needed as a seal, polar bear, wolf or penguin. (19” x 24” newsprint pad, charcoal In addition, you will use the wet felting pencils, and pastels). The instructor has technique to further enhance the shape been creating, exhibiting and selling and fi rmness of the fi gure. A materials etchings for over 40 years. fee of $20 is payable to the instructor Feb 27 - Mar 13, 6:30-9PM, 3 sessions (W) Beginner Mosaics the fi rst night. Farmington High School - Rm 615 Course Fee: $69 Sarah Segovia (ART 227) Feb 28, 6-9PM Mosaics is a picture or pattern produced 1 session (Th) by arranging together small colored Farmington High School - Rm 605 Pottery for Adults (Ages 15+) Course Fee: $45 Debbie Altschwager (ART 195) pieces of hard material, such as stone, tile, or glass. Learn the basic techniques Experience the wonders of working with of mosaics including the use of a mosaic Acrylic Painting clay on the potters’ wheel! You will learn wheel cutter. Discussions will include Raymond Olsen (ART 105) throwing, embellishing and glazing design techniques, adhering medium to Acrylics are unique non-toxic paints that techniques to create dishes they can project, and grouting and fi nishing. You offer endless possibilities for creativity. enjoy using every day. Newcomers and will make a 4” square coaster. All tools Beginners will learn the fundamentals those with clay experience are welcome. will be provided. Course fee includes of painting, composition, color Come enjoy the fun! All tools and clay supply costs. mixing, and varied methods of paint are provided. (NO SENIOR DISCOUNT) Apr 17-24, 6-8:30PM application. Subject will be up to the A) Feb 26 - Mar 26, 7-9PM 2 sessions (W) you, so please research your ideas and B) Feb 27 - Mar 27, 9:30-11:30AM Farmington High School - Rm 615 bring possibilities with you. C) Feb 27 - Mar 27, 1-3PM Course Fee: $59 Feb 25 - Mar 25, 1-3PM 5 sessions (M) D) Feb 27 - Mar 27, 7-9PM Beginner Stained Glass First Church of Christ, Unionville - Social Rm E) Feb 28 - Mar 28, 7-9PM Sarah Segovia ART (228) Course Fee: $89, Senior Fee (65+): $75 Stained glass is colored glass used to 5 sessions (Th) Watercolor Painting Gildersleeve Pottery Studio, Collinsville form decorative or pictorial designs, P. R. Bailey (ART 106) Course Fee: $175 notably for church windows, both by painting and setting contrasting pieces Come explore the fascinating qualities in a lead framework like a mosaic. Learn of watercolors! Learn a variety of Drawing with Pen and Ink the basic techniques of the copper watercolor techniques from basics Raymond Olsen (ART 226) foil method of stained glass. There will to more complex experiences. For Learn to draw beautiful pictures, from be instruction on how to use the tools beginners and intermediate students. still-life to nature, using fi ne point properly and creation of a sun catcher markers. You will be able to enlarge Mar 4 - Apr 29, 6-8:30PM to take home. A materials fee of $12 is or reduce your pictures creating note 8 sessions (M) payable to the instructor the fi rst night. Farmington River School of Art, Plainville cards or pictures that can be framed. Course Fee: $99, Senior Fee (65+): $75 The instructor will contact students with May 16-23, 7-9PM supply list prior to the fi rst night. 2 sessions (Th) Lewis S. Mills High School - Art 2D Mar 20 - Apr 10, 6:30-8:30PM, Course Fee: $55 4 sessions (W) Lewis S. Mills High School - Art 2D Course Fee: $75 Moravian Star NEW Sarah Segovia (ART 274) In this beginner course you will learn the Adult English for Speakers of Other basic techniques of cutting, grinding, ESOL Languages DAY and EVENING foiling, and assembling this beautiful 3D courses are available! stained glass hanging star. COURSES Apr 16-23, 6-8:30PM see page 5 2 sessions (T) Farmington High School - Rm 615 Course Fee: $59

6 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION • Register online at www.fpsct.org/fce ARTS & CRAFTS COLLEGE PREP Linoleum Carving 101 Stacked Woven Table Top Basket SAT Preparation: Verbal Review Sarah May (ART 245) (for Mar 27th test) Learn to carve and print using soft-cut NEW Katie Buckley (COL 102) Debra Strid (ART 271) linoleum. You will create your own stamp Review English skills including that can be used on fabric and paper. This is a basket making, beginner vocabulary building and methods to In the fi rst class, you will transfer your friendly course! Make a basket as a low improve reading comprehension, as drawing to linoleum and carve it to make profi le 4 inches tall with a wide opening well as test-taking strategies needed the stamp. The second class will explore 12 inches across and a 10 inch wood for the SAT. You will be provided with a basic printing on paper and fabric. No base. You will learn basic weaving copy of a SAT practice book and guided previous experience is needed. Come techniques to make this basket. There through practice questions in the verbal with your own basic drawing or choose are 3 colors to choose from - Blue, Green, section. This course will help you to from one at the class. You will leave the or Natural. You must email instructor for become familiar with sections of the course with your carved block, printed color chose to Serenityhillbasketry@ verbal portion of the new SAT. instructions and a list of supplies and yahoo.com. Course fee includes $25 for supplies. Jan 30 - Mar 13, 6-8PM vendors. The course will be taught 6 sessions (W) by Farmington native, Sarah May of Apr 16-23, 6-9PM Farmington High School - Rm 911 Block21Prints. Sarah has been a public 2 sessions (T) Course Fee: $125 school art teacher for 19 years and has Lewis S. Mills High School - Art 3D Course Fee: $75 her own business carving and printing Catalyst SAT Bootcamp goods for you and your home! Course (COL 120B) The Whimsy of Modern fee includes $50 for supplies. In just one weekend, come learn Mar 21-28, 6:30-8:30PM Calligraphy NEW everything you need to know to outsmart 2 sessions (Th) Kathleen Borkowski (ART 275) the SAT with Catalyst’s weekend Farmington High School - Rm 605 In this course you will learn how to Bootcamp. You’ll learn critical aspects Course Fee: $85 create the expressive thick and thin of the test, including how to crack the brush strokes of modern calligraphy. tricky textual evidence questions, how Painting with Acrylics You’ll receive all the materials you need to shortcut “heart of algebra” and “data P. R. Bailey (ART 262) to play and practice at home. Lots of analysis” math problems, and the 16 Experience the many moods of the ideas for projects. Materials fee for types of English questions guaranteed Ocean through painting. Including brush marker and practice sheets of $20 to appear on the SAT. You will gain the skies, marshes, and rock formations. payable to instructor at class. insight and confi dence they need on the Acrylics (Golden or Liquitex - not Apr 15-29, 6:30-8PM day of the test. Leave with Catalyst’s self- Liquitex Basics) are easy to use and dry 3 sessions (M) study materials for sustained practice fast. A fun experience A supply list will Farmington High School - Rm 605 right up until the test. Course Fee: $45 be provided by the instructor prior to Mar 23-24, 9AM-1PM the fi rst night. 2 sessions (SaSu) Mar 5 - Apr 30, 6-8:30PM, 8 sessions (T) Farmington High School - Rm 701 Farmington River School of Art, Plainville Register with Catalyst at www.catalystprep. Course Fee: $99, Senior Fee (65+): $79 com or 1(800) 235-0056

Cherokee Wheel Basket NEW Kaplan SAT Prep Course Debra Strid (ART 270) (COL 149A) Beginner friendly! Using a 7 inch wood Get prepped for Test Day with Kaplan’s base you will learn numerous basic proven 8 session SAT prep course basketry skills, such as shaping, twining which includes 18 hours of interactive and Cherokee wheels. Finished bowl instruction, 2 full-length proctored is approximately 7 inches tall with a 10 practice tests, and Kaplan’s print and inch opening. Course fee includes $18 online study materials. Tests are 4 hours for supplies. long and instructional sessions are 3 Mar 19-26, 6-9PM hours long. Use code SAIKS19248. 2 sessions (T) $749 -When you sign up at least 21 days Lewis S. Mills High School - Art 3D before a the start date with promo code: Course Fee: $69 SCHOOL150. Feb 25 - Mar 20, 5:30-9:15PM Register online 8 sessions (MW) Farmington High School - Rm 913 Register with Kaplan at www.kaptest.com/ fpsct.org/fce sat or 1(800) KAP-TEST

Phone: (860) 404-0290 Fax: (860) 404-0294 • FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION 7 COLLEGE PREP COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY If Farmington Public Schools or Region 10 is closed, Continuing Education courses in the closed district will not meet. In case of a delayed opening or early closing, or, if severe weather develops during the day, visit www.fpsct.org/fce for information. Cancellations will also be announced on TV channels NBC and WFSB. Cancelled courses are postponed to a later date.

Essay Writing for the SAT’s SAT Preparation: Math Review Digital Photography Lydia Vine (COL 139A) (for Mar 27th test) Frank Zaremba (COM 100) This course will help you write an Tedd Johnson (COL 150) This course is designed to teach those effective SAT essay for the College SAT Math test covers a range of new to digital photography the skills Board’s SAT essay. The course offers an math practices, with an emphasis on related to digital camera use, fi lm interactive experience in which we will problem solving, modeling, using speed, exposure and shutter speeds, read and critique sample SAT essays tools strategically, and using algebraic equipment, photography techniques, and responses written by College structure. Areas of focus will include: rules of composition, shooting modes, Board experts for the SAT Tests. You Algebra - focus on the mastery of and photo editing using digital imaging will learn about sites which facilitate linear equations and systems, problem software. Both classroom and individual writing, including Purdue University’s solving and data analysis, and being shooting assignments will be included. Online Writing Lab and Capital’s Online quantitatively literate; Passport to This course is intended for those Guide to Grammar and Writing. Several advanced math - questions that require students with a Digital SLR type camera. suggestions and strategies offered the manipulation of complex equations; Please bring your camera, camera by The College Board for composing Geometry; and Trigonometry. This manual, and a USB fl ash drive. excellent SAT essays will be provided. preparation course is individualized Feb 26 - Mar 19, 6:30-9:30PM There will also be an opportunity for you and student driven. Bring a graphing 4 sessions (T) to edit writing and to draft responses calculator to class . A textbook will be Farmington High School - Rm 522 to sample essays as practice for the provided. Come prepared to explore Course Fee: $95, Senior Fee (65+): $79 current SAT test. The instructor, a tutor and learn! Go to www.khanacademy. liaison and workshop leader of English org/SAT to setup an account prior to the Computer Basics at Capital Community College is a fi rst night. Cathy Poehler (COM 108) former scorer of SAT and standardized Jan 29 - Mar 12, 6-8PM Get introduced to your computer! state essays for the College Board. 6 sessions (T) Learn the fundamentals necessary to All materials, including a packet of Farmington High School - Rm 906 confi dently use Windows, simple word handouts, will be provided by the Course Fee: $119 processing documents with Microsoft instructor. Feel confi dent and prepared Word, fi le and folder management, as you take the SAT’s! How to Help Your Student keyboard tips and tricks, start menus, May 15-22, 6-8PM Improve Success in School and and much more! No experience 2 sessions (W) the Career Process required. Farmington High School - Rm 905 Ellen Hoffman (COL 171) Mar 11-18, 6:30-9PM Course Fee: $49 This course provides parents with a 2 sessions (M) general overview of how to help your Farmington High School - Rm 608 Kaplan: New SAT and ACT Course Fee: $55, Senior Fee (65+): $45 student improve success in high school. Combo Test It will cover ways for students to improve (COL 152) academic success through organization, Windows Files & Folders Which test is best for you ... ACT or effective time management and study James Holcomb (COM 323) SAT? Take Kaplan’s combination test skill strategies as well as vocabulary Learn how to manage your fi les and and experience every section on both expansion and writing skills. This course folders using Windows Explorer Folder exams. Immediately after you will get a will also address how to help your management program. Learn to set up detailed score report showing areas of student fi nd meaningful extracurricular, folders to move or copy your document, strength and areas to work on. Sections contests, jobs, summer programs and pictures and music fi les. See how to are shortened and the score for both community service projects. transfer fi les to and from a Flash Drive exams is prorated. (memory stick). A) Feb 12, 7-8:30PM Jan 26, 9AM-12:30PM Mar 6-20, 6:30-8:30PM B) Apr 23, 7-8:30PM 1 session (Sa) 3 sessions (W) Farmington High School Farmington High School - Rm 608 1 session (T) Course Fee: $25 Course Fee: $45, Senior Fee (65+): $39 Farmington High School - Rm 913 Course Fee: $50

8 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION • Register online at www.fpsct.org/fce COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY Microsoft Word 2016 - Beginner Microsoft Excel 2010 - Rob Stickles (COM 110) Intermediate A beginner level course where you Rob Stickles (COM 117) will learn how to create, save, retrieve, Learn how to create formulas using and print documents. Tool bars, menu functions while adding charts and bars, shortcuts, editing and formatting design elements. Students will also learn techniques (cut/copy/paste) are how to use conditional formatting tools, among just a few of the skills that will fi ltering data sets, and setting options be covered. Utilize the spell check and for viewing and printing worksheets. thesaurus tools. PREREQUISITE: basic Apr 23 - May 7, 7-9PM knowledge of computers, mouse, and 3 sessions (T) keyboarding skills. Lewis S. Mills High School - Rm A129 Feb 26 - Mar 12, 7-9PM Course Fee: $65, Senior Fee (65+): $55 iPad for Beginners NEW 3 sessions (T) Richard Scalzo (COM 337) Lewis S. Mills High School - Rm A129 Web Page Design - HTML Is this your fi rst tablet? Do you want to Course Fee: $65, Senior Fee (65+): $55 James Holcomb (COM 311) get the most out of it? In this course, learn In this overview of how to set up your the differences and similarities between The Basics of Selling on eBay website, you will learn HTML techniques it and a computer. Gain confi dence with Cathy Poehler (COM 112) to design web pages and incorporate your new technology and fi nd out about Learn how to successfully list items for text, images and hyperlinks. Style everything you can do with it. Bring your sale on www.eBay.com. Find out how your web page with fonts, colors, lists, iPad to class. to avoid the pitfalls that fi rst-time users tables, graphics and backgrounds. Use Apr 2-30, 7-9PM of eBay make. Emphasis will be on the the note pad HTML editor and a web 4 sessions (T) listing of auctions, setting prices, writing browser to design your web page. Lewis S. Mills High School - Rm A131 descriptions, and photos. You must have Discuss GoDaddy.com Web Hosting. Course Fee: $69, Senior Fee (65+): $55 experience using a computer, email, Bring a Flash Drive to class. and the internet. You will need an eBay Apr 1-29, 6:30-9PM Mac for Beginners NEW login and password. 4 sessions (M) Richard Scalzo (COM 338) Apr 24 - May 1, 6:30-9PM Farmington High School - Rm 522 Are you new to Apple? Have you 2 sessions (W) Course Fee: $89, Senior Fee (65+): $79 converted over from a Windows PC? Farmington High School - Rm 522 Do you want to get the most out of Course Fee: $55, Senior Fee (65+): $45 Windows Files & Folders your Mac? Gain confi dence with your James Holcomb (COM 323) new technology and fi nd out about Typing for Beginners Need to clean up your fi les and folders? everything you can do with it. Bring your James Holcomb (COM 181) Learn to do this using Windows Explorer MacBook to class. Learn the basics of typing in this Folder management program. Learn to May 7-28, 7-9PM hands-on course. Learn proper typing set up folders to move or copy your 4 sessions (T) techniques, the alphabet, numeric, document, pictures and music fi les. See Farmington High School - Rm 610 symbol keys and keyboard short cuts to how to transfer fi les to and from a Flash Course Fee: $69, Senior Fee (65+): $55 develop speed and accuracy. Drive (memory stick). Mar 4-18, 6:30-8:30PM Mar 6-20, 6:30-8:30PM Healthy Computer & Internet 3 sessions (M) 3 sessions (W) Safety NEW Farmington High School - Rm 522 Farmington High School - Rm 608 Rob Stickles (COM 339) Course Fee: $65, Senior Fee (65+): $55 Course Fee: $45, Senior Fee (65+): $39 This course will show measures you can Microsoft Excel 2010 - Beginners employ to help keep your computer iPhone for Beginners running smooth and effi cient in Katie Buckley (COM 116) NEW Richard Scalzo (COM 336) 2019. You will also learn how best to Learn Excel - the commands needed Is this your fi rst smartphone? Do you troubleshoot when it is not running well to create a simple worksheet, formulas want to get the most out of it? In this and tips to prevent computer issues in and functions, charts, and essential course, gain confi dence with your new the future. Additionally, the course will formatting techniques. It’s easier than technology and use it for more than just guide you through how to stay safe you think! PREREQUISITE: experience making phone calls. Bring your iPhone while surfi ng the internet with browser with Windows. to class. best practices. Mar 27 - Apr 17, 6-8:30PM Mar 5-26, 7-9PM Mar 26 - Apr 2, 7-9 PM 3 sessions (W) 4 sessions (T) 2 sessions (T) Farmington High School - Rm 608 Farmington High School - Rm 610 Lewis S. Mills High School - Rm A129 Course Fee: $79, Senior Fee (65+): $65 Course Fee: $69, Senior Fee (65+): $55 Course Fee: $39, Senior Fee (65+): $29

Phone: (860) 404-0290 Fax: (860) 404-0294 • FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION 9 COOKING Basic Knife Skills Herbal Tea Blending Course Classic Sauces from Scratch Paul Obarowski (COO 117) Fundamental knife skills are essential to NEW NEW Jeanne Tennis (COO 279) Don Dickey (COO 283) any serious home cook. Learn the basics of using a knife safely and effi ciently. With Mother’s and Father’s Day, Béchamel, Hollandaise, Mornay, Also learn about picking the right knife graduations and the summer season Velouté, Marinara, and much more! for the job, as well as how to properly just around the corner, it is the perfect Make some of the classics and then use maintain a sharp set of knives. Bring a time to create your very own herbal them to complete assorted dishes. This chef/French knife (usually 8 inches). You tea blends for gift-giving and your own course will feature both presentations are welcome to bring your own knives enjoyment. Join Jeanne Tennis in this as well as hands-on cooking. You will eat as you learn how to sharpen them. The delightful hands-on tea blending course what we cook, so you can skip dinner instructor will also have knives available. where you will learn basic information and come straight from work. A $10 Course fee includes a $10 food fee. on tea blending and create your own materials fee is payable to the instructor. custom blends to take home. A selection Mar 4, 6-9 PM Mar 7, 6-8:30PM of dried herbs, edible fl owers and dried 1 session (M) 1 session (Th) Farmington High School - Rm 518 berries, recipe suggestions, a resource Conard High School, West Hartford - Rm Course Fee: $49 list and gift containers are included. 152 Course fee includes $35 for supplies. Course Fee: $29 Anti-infl ammatory Cooking Apr 29, 6-9PM 1 session (M) Great Breads of the Baltic Region Series NEW Farmington High School - Rm 518 Jeanne Tennis (COO 278) Course Fee: $65 NEW Don Dickey (COO 281) What you eat matters! Chronic This course will take you on bread tour infl ammation can be a contributor to a Fresh Assorted Bagels from variety of illnesses and diseases. This of the Baltic region visiting a different Scratch hands-on cooking course will inspire NEW country each week. Beginners will Don Dickey (COO 280) you to create delicious meals and snacks overcome yeast anxiety and expose using anti-infl ammatory spices and This course will include a variety of great seasoned bakers to some new recipes foods. Each of the 3 classes will have a bagels like plain, onion, cinnamon-raisin, and techniques. Destinations might different menu. Recipes are gluten-free, rye, asiago, etc. This is a great baking include Poland, Russia, Sweden, Czech dairy-free, meat-free, but may contain course for both beginners and seasoned Republic, etc as we explore a wide range nuts or nut butters. Course fee includes bakers. You will make a different recipe of fl avors, shapes, and textures. This is a $25 for supplies. and then share the bounty with each hands-on and you will take home a loaf other. This is a hands-on course and you of bread or batch of goodies fresh-from- A) Mar 6, 6-9PM will take home an assortment of bagels the-oven. You’ll have fun on this trip, and B) Apr 3, 6-9PM fresh-from-the-oven. A $4 materials fee you won’t even need a passport! A $15 C) May 1, 6-9PM is payable to the instructor. materials fee is payable to the instructor. Feb 26, 6:30-9PM Mar 5-26, 6:30-9PM 1 session (W) 1 session (T) 4 sessions (T) Farmington High School - Rm 518 Conard High School - Rm 152 Conard High School, West Hartford - Rm Course Fee: $59 Course Fee: $29 152 Course Fee: $79 Great Whole Grain Breads NEW Basic Cooking Techniques Don Dickey (COO 282) Paul Obarowski (COO 118) This new miniseries will make two great Recipes only go so far in describing how multigrain loaves. Likely candidates to prepare food. Learn how to properly include a Dakota style bread with braise, saute, fry, and poach, as well pepitas and seeds followed by a classic as other common cooking methods. dark pumpernickel style bread with A rounded skill set means you can salted caramel crust. Because of the approach any recipe with confi dence! nature of whole grains, these unique Course fee includes a $20 food fee. classes will run 3 hours each. This is a Mar 18-25, 6-9PM hands-on course and you will take home 2 sessions (M) a loaf of bread fresh from the oven. A $8 Farmington High School - Rm 518 materials fee is payable to the instructor. Course Fee: $89 Apr 16-23, 6-9PM 2 sessions (T) Conard High School, West Hartford - Rm "Don is a great teacher. He takes the time 152 to teach hands on skills." Course Fee: $59 ~ Anonymous

10 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION • Register online at www.fpsct.org/fce COOKING

INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT Global Grazing Show NEW Don Dickey Celeste Borelli (COO 289) I have been interested in cooking since Appetizers from around the world, watching my mother prepare the food simple preparations and modern we enjoyed growing up. After college, presentations. Course fee includes I found myself living on my own and food. This course entails both hands-on wanting to eat more than mac and preparation and cleanup. cheese. Perhaps more importantly, Mar 13, 6:30-8:30PM I wanted something to do in the 1 session (W) evening instead of watching TV! So, I CT Kitchen & Bath Studio, Avon started taking cooking classes in local Perfect Roast Chicken 2 Ways: Course Fee: $55 adult education programs. Since this Whole & Spatch NEW humble beginning I have taken a wide Don Dickey (COO 284) Sauce Up Your Spring NEW range of cooking courses in Chinese, This course will focus on roast chicken Celeste Borelli (COO 290) French, Italian, Japanese, and Mexican and great sides to go with it resulting Seasonally inspired sauces to cuisines. Some of my career highlights in a complete dinner. You will learn complement your proteins and include making the bread for dinner how to cook chicken two ways: skillet- vegetables. Learn the basics of sauce with Julia Child and her husband. roasted whole (as per Thomas Keller) making and how to serve them. Course and "spatch-cocked” (as per Jacque fee includes food. This course entails Cheese Making 101 NEW Pepin). This course is hands-on and you both hands-on preparation and cleanup. Rosemary Aldridge (COO 286) will eat what you cook, so you can skip Apr 10, 6:30-8:30PM Making fresh, soft cheese at home is dinner and come straight from work. 1 session (W) easy and fun. In this course you will learn A $10 materials fee is payable to the CT Kitchen & Bath Studio, Avon the process and equipment needed to instructor. Visit www.AtTheStove.com Course Fee: $55 make mozzarella, lemon cheese, and for more info. coulommiers. Course fee includes $5 Apr 4, 6-8:30PM Cinco de Mayo NEW for food. 1 session (Th) Celeste Borelli (COO 291) Feb 20, 6:30-8:30PM Conard High School, West Hartford - Rm Seared shrimp over greens with avocado 1 session (W) 152 lime vinaigrette, coffee and ancho Farmington High School - Rm 518 Course Fee: $29 rubbed steak with ancho mushroom Course Fee: $29 sauce, strawberry fl an. Course fee Perfect Pan-Roasted Duck Breast includes food. This course entails both Cheese Making 102 NEW NEW hands-on preparation and cleanup. Rosemary Aldridge (COO 287) Don Dickey (COO 285) May 5, 6:30-8:30PM Making fresh, soft cheese at home is This course will focus on duck breast 1 session (Su) easy and fun. In this course you will learn and great sides to go with it resulting CT Kitchen & Bath Studio, Avon the process and equipment needed to in a complete dinner. You will learn how Course Fee: $59 make whole milk ricotta, marscarpone to properly cook duck in a skillet. This and feta cheese. Course fee includes $5 course will feature both presentations Family Cooking Series - ITALIAN for food. as well as hands-on cooking. We will eat (All Ages) NEW Apr 17, 6:30-8:30PM what we cook, so you can skip dinner Celeste Borelli (FAM 368C) 1 session (W) and come straight from work. A $15 Gather the foodies in your family to Farmington High School - Rm 518 materials fee is payable to the instructor. prepare recipes from around the world Course Fee: $29 May 2, 6-8:30PM and add a twist to your dinnertime 1 session (Th) routines. This course is designed to Mother's Day High Tea NEW Conard High School - Rm 152 teach culinary basics and broaden Celeste Borelli (COO 288) Course Fee: $29 understanding of global fl avors. Course Learn how to enjoy a high tea! Tea fee includes cost of food. Learn all there sandwich preparations and homemade Be My Valentine NEW is to know about making Italian food - scones will be demonstrated and Celeste Borelli (COO 288) how to homemade fast marinara and services along with some other frills. French inspired, scallops provençal, beef and cheese manicotti. AN ADULT Course fee includes food. This is hands- beef bourguignon, chocolate pots de MUST REGISTER AND ACCOMPANY A on preparation and clean-up. creme with raspberry cream. Course fee CHILD. May 12, 3-5PM includes food. Feb 7, 6-8PM 1 session (Su) Feb 13, 6:30-8:30PM 1 session (Th) CT Kitchen & Bath Studio, Avon 1 session (W) Farmington High School - Rm 518 Course Fee: $59 CT Kitchen & Bath Studio, Avon Course Fee: $39 Course Fee: $69

Phone: (860) 404-0290 Fax: (860) 404-0294 • FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION 11 COOKING FINANCIAL & BUSINESS Healthy Family Workshop - Grain Financial Strategies for Medicare Overview (Part 1) Successful Retirement Ida Schnipper (FIN 160A) Bowls (All Ages) NEW Katie Shepherd (FAM 369B) Joan Valenti (FIN 115) Navigating Medicare options can be Ancient grains are becoming This course offers the opportunity to a daunting task. In this introductory increasingly popular, and have many plan for a comfortable retirement. Learn course you will learn the different ways healthy benefi ts. Grain bowls are the strategies designed to help generate a Medicare Benefi ts ( Original Medicare perfect way to have a balanced and steady income, protect your assets from vs. Medicare Advantage) are offered, healthy meal,. This 1-hour program will erosion, reduce taxes, and provide a the differences between Medicare Parts discuss the health benefi ts of grains more secure retirement. Designed for A, B, C, D and program costs associated such as quinoa, farro and barley. Course retired individuals and couples, and with each benefi t. Whether or not to fee includes cost of food. The instructor, those planning on retiring in the next purchase a Medicare Supplement will Katie Shepherd, is a Registered Dietitian fi ve to ten years. Learn how to make best also be discussed. We will also review who created her program Food use of your employer’s retirement plan, important enrollment periods and the Explorers, as a way to introduce children evaluate lump-sum distribution options, penalties that one can incur for not to healthy eating a with hands-on and help potentially reduce estate taxes enrolling on a timely basis. approach. AN ADULT MUST REGISTER through proper estate planning. Learn Mar 19, 7-9PM AND ACCOMPANY A CHILD. about various types of investments 1 session (T) such as mutual funds, ETF’s, municipal Farmington High School - Rm 907 Jan 17, 6-8PM Course Fee: $19 1 session (Th) bonds and tax-deferred annuities. In Farmington High School - Rm 518 addition, this courses will cover Social Course Fee: $35 Security, Medicare, and ways to provide Medicare Overview (Part 2) for the costs of potential long-term Ida Schnipper (FIN 160B) Healthy Family Workshop - Picky health care, as well as diversifi cation In this course, we explore what are and asset allocation A spousal guest is considered Medicare covered benefi ts, Eaters (All Ages) NEW included at no cost. Securities offered what are Medicare exclusions and what Katie Shepherd (FAM 369C) through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/ to do if a service is denied by Medicare. Are you struggling with a picky eater? SIPC. Instructors: Joan M. Valenti, CFP®, We will also review the prescription This workshop will provide you with Francois Marquis, MBA, CFP®, and drug benefi t and how to choose the some tips and tricks to get your picky Tim Kretz, AIF® from Valenti Wealth prescription drug plan that will work eater to try new foods. Your child will Management, LLC. best for you. Medicare Overview Part try new tastes and textures, while Mar 12 - Apr 2, 6:30-8:30PM 1 is recommended prior to taking this approaching food in a fun and engaging 4 sessions (T) course. manner. Course fee includes cost of Farmington High School - Rm 701 Mar 26, 7-9PM food. The instructor, Katie Shepherd, is Course Fee: $50 1 session (T) a Registered Dietitian who created her Farmington High School - Rm 907 program Food Explorers, as a Home Buying Seminar Course Fee: $19 way to introduce children Cathy Poehler (FIN 201) to healthy eating a with Whether you are a fi rst time Understanding How to Pay for hands-on approach. or a veteran home buyer, the AN ADULT MUST College home buying process can be NEW REGISTER AND Stacie Smith (FIN 238) overwhelming. Ease your fears ACCOMPANY A For parents/students who are in middle by learning more about the home CHILD. school thru high school. Learn how the buying process, from beginning college preparation process works and Apr 18, 6-8PM to end, and walk away from how you can begin preparing now. 1 session (Th) this course feeling extremely Farmington High Discussions will include how to how confi dent that your search for School - Rm 518 to tackle the FAFSA and CSS Profi le Course Fee: $35 a new home will be successful. applications; best loans in today’s Feb 25, 6-7:30PM economy and types you should avoid; 1 session (M) how to make the most of the fi nancial aid Lewis S. Mills High School - Rm system; ow to negotiate your fi nancial A124 aid package; resources for scholarships Course Fee: $15 and when to apply; and top myths about who qualifi es for fi nancial aid. Mar 18, 6:30-8:30PM COURSE CHANGES 1 session (M) For reasons beyond our control, it is occasionally necessary Farmington High School - Rm 701 to change instructors, content, location, time and date. We Course Fee: $5 appreciate your understanding in these circumstances!

12 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION • Register online at www.fpsct.org/fce FINANCIAL & BUSINESS Planning for Long-Term Care: Estate Planning: Don’t Make Retirement: Making Your Money Understanding Medicaid and These Mistakes! Last How to Protect Your Assets Brendan Daly, Esq. (FIN 167) Ryan Kubasek (FIN 214) Brendan Daly, Esq. (FIN 166) You may think that drafting an estate Are you thinking about retiring or CT has the second highest cost of long- plan is straightforward, but in reality, recently have retired? This course term care in the nation. So, unless you if you do it wrong, you’re jeopardizing discusses ideas to help you build a are planning to leave the state, you need everything you’ve worked for. Just reasonable and sustainable strategy for to protect yourself and your retirement because you have a Will or Trust doesn’t managing income and expenses during assets from long-term care costs. mean you’ve covered your bases. What’s retirement. Explore how to address Should you give your home to your the difference between a Will and a key concerns such as inflation, health children? How can you get assistance Trust? Why won’t a Will be sufficient by care expenses, market volatility and paying for a nursing home and home itself? Do you need a power of attorney unexpected events. care? How can single individuals and and what should it say? What about May 14, 6:30-7:30PM married couples qualify for Medicaid health care directives or adding my 1 session (T) benefits while keeping their assets and children’s names to my bank accounts? Farmington High School - Rm 901 protecting their children’s inheritances? We’ll share real-life stories highlighting Course Fee: $10 What is the 5-year lookback? How can the dangers of common estate planning you spend down? What should you do mistakes. We’ve seen more Will contests Tax-free Investing: It’s Not What when a crisis hits? Is long-term care and probate litigations in the last 5 You Make, It’s What You Keep! insurance a good idea? If you know years than in the preceding 25 years! Ryan Kubasek (FIN 215) the rules and plan ahead, you can still Failing to fund or revoke a living trust, There are several strategies to help protect your hard-earned assets. Take using ambiguous provisions, tilting reduce your tax burden. Learn about the confusion out of the process and assets improperly and not updating tax-advantage investments and their get strategies for putting your ‘house’ in beneficiary designations are just some features, tax-free investment returns vs. order. Get your questions answered by of the blunders that you must avoid! taxable investment returns, three ways an experienced attorney who has been Feb 26, 6-7:30PM to purchase municipal bonds, and how teaching for years. 1 session (T) tax-free investing can help you achieve Mar 5, 6-7:30PM Conard High School, West Hartford - Rm your retirement goals. 1 session (T) 172 Course Fee: $15 Mar 26, 6:30-7:30PM Conard High School, West Hartford - Rm 1 session (T) 172 Farmington High School - Rm 901 Course Fee: $19 Guardian Angel Trusts: How to Course Fee: $10 Leave Your Legacy Six Steps to Transforming Your Bryan Etter (FIN 208) Long Term Care Planning Made Relationship with Money A course designed to open our eyes Easy Corrin Gibbs Burke CFP®, CMC® (FIN 199) to an exciting Estate Planning tool Amy Orlando (FIN 226) What is your relationship with money most of us don’t know much about - Many seniors mistakenly believe private like? Would you call it a successful Revocable Living Trusts. Most of us have health insurance or Medicare will cover relationship, or do you have hidden a solid grasp on what a Will is meant to their long-term health care costs. How fears and anxieties running in the back accomplish, while the world of Trusts does a senior pay for their exorbitant of your mind? Are you someone that reside outside our comfort zones. The long-term health costs without keeps spending because it is satisfying law allows for carefully drafted Trusts to depleting all of their assets? Long term only to later realize that you feel empty, protect money and other assets against care planning is imperative to ensure a guilty or unsatisfied? Are you someone divorce, lawsuits, creditors, bankruptcy, smooth transition into the later part of who knows there is a better way to feel and our loved ones’ spending habits! your life. Local elder law Attorney, Amy about your money situation but just not What’s more, these documents act as E. Orlando, will lead a discussion that sure how to get there? Our relationship a blank canvas, awaiting the chance to focuses on long term care planning that with money is complex and usually just a reflect its creator’s personalized wishes will maximize income and assistance in symptom of a deeper issue. Learn about regarding gifts, timing and purpose of the community while preserving your what money archetype you are and what distributions, etc. Focus on the benefits assets. Join us and take an active role in steps you can take to overcome the of a Trust, provide a comparison planning your future. challenging patterns and behaviors that between Wills and Trusts, tackle the common misconceptions about Estate Mar 21, 6:30-8:30PM are hardwired in your subconscious and 1 session (Th) keep you from reaching your desired Planning, and discuss the importance Lewis S. Mills High School - Rm A124 goals! of documents designed to support your Course Fee: $19 Mar 20, 6:30-8PM family members. 1 session (W) Mar 6, 6:30-8PM Farmington High School - Rm 614 1 session (W) Course Fee: $15 Farmington High School - Rm 612 Course Fee: $15 Phone: (860) 404-0290 Fax: (860) 404-0294 • FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION 13 FINANCIAL & BUSINESS What You Need to Know When Reverse Mortgage 101 ADDED Your Disabled Child Turns 18 Mike Sloan (FIN 239) Rebecca Hajosy (FIN 227) A reverse mortgage, also known as Know the legal steps that you should the home equity conversion mortgage take when your disabled loved one (HECM) in the United States, is a fi nancial turns 18. Local special needs law Grant Writing with an Edge product for homeowners 62+ who have attorney and University of Hartford accumulated home equity and want professor, Rebecca A. Hajosy, will NEW to use this to supplement retirement discuss options available to loved Rebecca Tuttle (FIN 232) income. Learn about the basics of the ones of a disabled person turning 18, Grant Writing can be especially Reverse Mortgage as a cash fl ow option such as the use of conservatorships, challenging. Join us as we learn how to in retirement. guardianships, powers of attorney, and maximize effi ciency in this space and Apr 22, 6-8PM health care directives. This discussion draft creative, winning grant proposals 1 session (M) will include the use of educational that offer a competitive edge and a Farmington High School - Rm 610 powers of attorneys to help ensure your unique spin on your grant proposal Course Fee: $15 loved one’s educational needs are met. writing. Attorney Hajosy will also discuss the use Feb 27, 6:30-8PM Estate Planning for New Parents of government benefi ts programs such 1 session (W) as SSI, SSDI and Medicaid. and Young Adults NEW Farmington High School - Rm 610 Atty. Lara Schneider-Bomzer (FIN 236) Apr 2, 6:30-8:30PM Course Fee: $15 1 session (T) This course covers the basics of what Farmington High School - Rm 610 Introduction to Federal Grant every young adult needs to know about Course Fee: $19 estate planning. We’ll explain the main Writing NEW estate planning documents, wills (who Estate Settlement: What to Do Rebecca Tuttle (FIN 233) gets your stuff), power of attorney (who When a Loved One Passes Away Are you interested in pursuing federal handles your fi nances if you can’t), and Rebecca Hajosy (FIN 228) grants? This course will introduce you healthcare directives (who will make to the prospect of federal grant seeking, decisions about YOUR healthcare if you When someone passes away, often the help you navigate the application can’t?). And, if you are a new parent, the responsibilities of settling the estate process, and teach you how to build a stakes are even higher! If something are placed upon the family or trustee solid grant proposal. happens to you, who will care for your that is charged with wrapping up all children? You’ll learn about naming a the fi nal affairs. Taught by local estate Mar 13, 6:15-8PM 1 session (W) guardian, creating trusts and naming and probate attorney and University of Farmington High School - Rm 610 trustees. Hartford professor, Rebecca A. Hajosy, Course Fee: $15 you’ll learn about the legal process from Apr 30, 6-7:30PM what occurs in probate court to instances 1 session (T) Learn the Basics of Veteran’s Conard High School, West Hartford - Rm where the probate court may not be Benefi ts Available to Seniors 172 needed in wrapping up a decedent’s Rebecca Hajosy (FIN 229) Course Fee: $15 estate. Program will also discuss steps to This course, presented by Attorney take right after death as well as practical Succession and Estate Planning pre-planning tips and common mistakes Rebecca A. Hajosy, a local Accredited that can cause litigation. Veteran’s Claims Attorney and professor for Small Business Owners at University of Hartford, will review the Mar 18, 6-8:30PM current programs available to older NEW 1 session (M) Paul Czepiga, Esq. (FIN 237) Farmington High School - Rm 610 veterans and widows of veterans-with This course will teach you about your Course Fee: $15 a focus on pension benefi ts. Providing exit strategy to convert your years of extra monthly income to assist with the hard work into an income stream for cost of home care or assisted living. We Grant Writing Basics retirement. NEW will focus on the Aid and Attendance Rebecca Tuttle (FIN 234) and Housebound Benefi t Programs May 7, 6-7:30PM Practice new and creative ideas, improve 1 session (T) including eligibility requirements, how Conard High School, West Hartford - Rm your proposal writing skills, and develop to fi le, tricks of the trade, and where to a solid road map for grant funding. 172 turn for help. New eligibility laws were Course Fee: $15 Mar 20, 6:15-8PM enacted October 18th, 2018. Learn how 1 session (W) these laws will affect your eligibility. Lewis S. Mills High School - Rm A124 Course Fee: $15 Mar 25, 6:30-8:30PM 1 session (M) Farmington High School - Rm 610 Course Fee: $19

14 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION • Register online at www.fpsct.org/fce FITNESS ABSolutely Core & More Simple Stretches with Floor Yoga NEW Migdalia Merriman (FIT 107) Wendy LeClerc (FIT 237) Exercises Amy Perales (FIT 239) Want to fi rm up your body? Then this Focus on the basics of yoga - for all ages is a course for you! Focus on slimming Experience a soft, simple stretch for the and conditions. Increase your fl exibility, down your stomach with timed cardio mind and body. Lose yourself in the reduce stress, and bring a sense of calm blasts followed by strength exercises to music as you stretch from head to toe to your busy life. Yoga will tone the body, tone your abdominals, glutes and arms. (part of this course does exercises on the discipline the mind, and improve your Designed for all fi tness levels and will fl oor using a yoga mat or towel). This is overall health. Each session includes work at your own pace. Bring weights wonderful for those who are less mobile stretches, simple breathing techniques, and mats to class. and not as fl exible. Exercise in a setting and relaxation. Wear comfortable with support from other participants. clothing, bring a yoga mat and fi rm A) Jan 23 - Feb 27, 4:30-5:30PM Wear comfortable exercise clothing and pillow, and do not eat a big meal before B) Mar 13 - Apr 24, 4:30-5:30PM socks (bare feet is fi ne as well). attending. C) May 8 - June 12, 4:30-5:30PM A) Jan 25 - Mar 1, 4-4:45PM A) Jan 22 - Mar 5, 6:30-7:45PM B) Mar 26 - May 7, 6:30-7:45PM 6 sessions (W) B) Mar 15 - May 3, 4-4:45PM Farmington Community/Sr Ctr - Rm A & B C) May 10 - June 14, 4-4:45PM C) May 14 - June 18, 6:30-7:45PM Course Fee: $59 6 sessions (F) 6 sessions (T) Bootcamp - Cardio and Strength Spotlight Dance Studio, Farmington Farmington Community/Sr Ctr - Rm A & B Course Fee: $45, Senior Fee (65+): $39 Course Fee: $69 Training NEW Kelly Thompson (FIT 238) Muscles in Motion Feel good about your accomplishments Lorie Bernard (FIT 102) with positive feedback and energy. This course consists of a short warm-up Come join this cardio and strength and stretch followed by weight training training course that focuses on different designed to strengthen and tone major body parts and muscle groups to muscle groups and increase bone maintain good health and increase density. This is a full upper and lower strength and endurance. Bring a water body workout. Learn skills to enhance bottle and small towel to class. Workout your overall balance and strengthen gloves, light weights and mats are your back. Gluteus and abdominal optional. muscles will be stressed. Flexibility, A) Jan 28 - Mar 25, 6-7PM breathing exercises, and relaxation will B) Apr 22 - June 17, 6-7PM complete this dynamic workout. Bring your own hand weights (optional), 8 sessions (M) exercise mat or towel (a must!) and Lewis S. Mills High School - Fitness Rm water bottle. A134 Course Fee: $79 A) Jan 14 - Feb 13, 9:15-10:15AM B) Mar 13 - Apr 17, 9:15-10:15AM Rhythmic Movements NEW C) Apr 29 - May 29, 9:15-10:15AM Angelina Jacobs (FIT 236) 9 sessions (MW) Ditch the workout and dance to the First Church of Christ, Unionville - Chapel rhythm. Use simple dance steps to help Rm you strengthen, tone and burn calories. Course Fee: $99, Senior Fee (65+): $85 No dance experience is necessary. You will leave feeling energized. Modifi ed steps will be demonstrated to accommodate all fi tness levels. Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers and Share your talents with others? bring a water bottle. WANT TO Call (860) 404-0290 or complete a A) Feb 8 - Mar 29, 9:30-10:15PM TEACH A Course Proposal Form available at B) Apr 26 - June 14, 9:30-10:15PM COURSE? 8 sessions (F) fpsct.org/fce Spotlight Dance Studio, Farmington Course Fee: $59

Phone: (860) 404-0290 Fax: (860) 404-0294 • FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION 15 FITNESS Introduction to Tai Chi Get Golf Ready Kenneth Zaborowski (FIT 116) Chet Dunlop Jr. (FIT 132) Tai Chi is a holistic fi tness program New golfers are invited to become designed to heal chronic pain and familiar with a great game that is fun sickness, reverse many symptoms to play. Your award-winning PGA Pro associated with normal aging, Chet Dunlop will help you discover how signifi cantly reduce the harmful effects to access the joy that the game of golf of stress, instill a deep sense of calm offers to every player who wishes to and relaxation, increase vitality, and play. All you need to bring is a desire to improve one’s overall health. Tai Chi is take pleasure in your own natural ability based on traditional Chinese medical while exploring a game that anyone can theory which suggests that pain and play, and everyone can play better. NO sickness are caused by blockages in SENIOR DISCOUNT Yoga with Lorie (Mondays) “Qi” (Vital Energy) and circulation within A) Apr 5-19, 6-7:45PM Lorie Bernard (FIT 118) the body (i.e., tension). Tai Chi practice 3 sessions (Sa) Yoga draws the mind inward awakening dissolves these blockages allowing B) May 30 - June 13, 6-7:45PM energy through coordination of breath for healing to take place. It has been 3 sessions (Th) and movement. A combination of Hatha shown to alleviate arthritis, slow bone yoga postures will teach you how to be loss due to osteoporosis, reduce stress, Burlington Golf Center, Burlington fully present in your body increasing and manage blood sugar levels. This Course Fee: $89 strength, fl exibility, range of motion, beginners course will focus on the basics and skeletal alignment. Yoga focuses of Tai Chi through simple exercises and Get Golf Ready II on both the mind and body and is a movements. Wear comfortable clothing Chet Dunlop Jr. (FIT 196) proponent of physical healing while and shoes/sneakers. Visit www.white- Great for the Intermediate Golfer. This reducing stress. Wear comfortable lotus.com for more information. course is designed to integrate the clothes and bring a yoga mat. A) Jan 23 - Feb 27, 2-3PM proper fundamentals into your existing A) Jan 14 - Mar 25, 10:30-11:30AM 6 sessions (W) golf swing in order to create consistency 7 sessions (M) First Church of Christ, Unionville - Chapel in your game. Whether you’ve played Course Fee: $75, Senior Fee (65+): $65 Rm golf for 30 years or just a season or Course Fee: $69, Senior Fee (65+): $55 B) Apr 15 - May 20, 10:30-11:30AM two, this course will give you everything 6 sessions (M) B) Jan 23 - Feb 27, 6-7PM you need to fi nd enjoyment on the Course Fee: $65, Senior Fee (65+): $55 6 sessions (W) course. Taught by nationally recognized Farmington Community/Sr Ctr - Rm A & B PGA Pro, Chet Dunlop. NO SENIOR First Church of Christ, Unionville - Chapel Course Fee: $59 DISCOUNT Rm C) Mar 13 - Apr 24, 2-3PM May 1-15, 6-7:45PM 6 sessions (W) 3 sessions (W) All Levels Yoga (Ages 16+) First Church of Christ, Unionville - Chapel Burlington Golf Center, Burlington Suzan Sirois-Riesbeck (FIT 165) Rm Course Fee: $89 Looking for a warm and welcoming Course Fee: $69, Senior Fee (65+): $55 environment for yoga practice? Then D) Mar 13 - Apr 24, 6-7PM Lawn Bowling 6 sessions (W) join a beginner friendly yoga that offers Leslie Robertson (FIT 158) a well-balanced mix of yoga postures, Farmington Community/Sr Ctr - Rm A & B Course Fee: $59 Learn new skills and get outdoors to breathing exercises, and mindful meet new people. All you need is fl at meditation to develop a strong body E) May 8 - June 12, 2-3PM soled (sneakers are fi ne), the trainers 6 sessions (W) and mind. Leave feeling refreshed will provide bowls. For more information First Church of Christ, Unionville - Chapel mentally, physically and spiritually. about the Fernleigh Lawn Bowling Club Modifi cations are taught on an Rm Course Fee: $69, Senior Fee (65+): $55 visit www.fl bc.info. individual basis to ensure a specialized practice, allowing both beginner and F) May 8 - June 12, 6-7PM A) April 30 - May 14, 7-8:30PM advanced students to experience a 6 sessions (W) B) May 2-16, 7-8:30PM practice that is appropriate for them. Farmington Community/Sr Ctr - Rm A & B Course Fee: $59 No experience necessary! Bring a yoga 3 sessions (Th) Fernleigh Lawn Bowling Club, West mat. NO SENIOR DISCOUNT Hartford A) Jan 3 - Mar 14, 5-6PM Course Fee: $35 B) Mar 21 - June 13, 5-6PM We encourage you to register early. 11 sessions (Th) REGISTER It can often make or break a course! Farmington Community/Sr Ctr - Rm A & B Course Fee: $125, Senior Fee (65+): $115 EARLY! fpsct.org/fce

16 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION • Register online at www.fpsct.org/fce FITNESS Tai Chi for Long Life Cardio Fitness (daytime) Kenneth Zaborowski (FIT 144) Rita Johnson (FIT 167) "Great group of people. Awesome Tai Chi for Long Life is for those who have A friendly exercise program that instructor. Made it really fun for completed Intro to Tai Chi and wish to combines low-impact aerobics with everyone and not intimidating for delve into the subject in more depth. A stretching, strength training, and beginners. Really enjoyed myself continuation of how to improve posture, routines to improve flexibility, muscular and may take next course." balance and coordination, reduction of strength, balance, and cardiovascular mental/emotional stress and physical fitness. Bring a mat, hand weights, ~ Anonymous tension, increase in agility, improved resistance bands and a water bottle. circulation, enhanced awareness and A) Jan 7 - Feb 22, 9:15-10:15AM Restorative Yoga by Candlelight improved concentration, perception, Christine Bailey (FIT 221) B) Mar 4 - Apr 24, 9:15-10:15AM and memory. Learn more about the Is there anything in your life that would philosophy of Tai Chi, more advanced C) May 6 - June 19, 9:15-10:15AM not be better if you were relaxed? The breathing exercises, and begin study of busier you are, the more you need 19 sessions (MWF) the “Chen Laojia Yilu.” Wear comfortable Restorative. Embark on a journey of First Church of Christ, Farmington - clothing and shoes/sneakers. Visit www. Fellowship Rm renewal with this unique restorative yoga white-lotus.com for more information. Course Fee: $135, Senior Fee (65+): $109 course by candlelight with an instructor A) Jan 23 - Feb 27, 7-8:15PM who trained with world renowned yoga teacher and author, Judith Hanson B) Mar 13 - Apr 24, 7-8:15PM PUNCH CARD for Cardio Fitness Lasater, Ph.D. Using yoga props, you C) May 8 - June 12, 7-8:15PM Course ONLY Rita Johnson (FIT 167PC) will support your body in positions of comfort and ease to facilitate relaxation 6 sessions (W) The PUNCH CARD option is for the and health. The atmosphere will be Farmington Community/Sr Ctr - Rm A & B Cardio Fitness course only. If your Course Fee: $75 enhanced by soft candlelight and Reiki schedule fluctuates or you find it difficult energy will be offered to those who to attend an entire session of fitness choose. All levels welcome! Indoor Rowing UPDATED courses, you can purchase a 20 class Pam Rosow (FIT 187) PUNCH CARD. This gives you the ability A) Jan 22 - Mar 26, 7:15-8:15PM 10 sessions (T) to attend classes on your schedule. Indoor Rowing is similar to spinning, Course Fee: $95 except that every major muscle group is Just give your card to the instructor at involved! Spend 1 hour burning fat and the beginning of each class to get it B) Jan 24 - Mar 28, 6-7PM punched. 8 sessions (Th) improving your cardio, strength and Course Fee: $79 overall fitness. Offered to all levels of -- Valid only for the Cardio Fitness C) Apr 16 - June 18, 7:15-8:15PM experience, each rower will work at their course Sept 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019. own rate of intensity. A variety of indoor 10 sessions (T) -- Will be issued with the students name Course Fee: $95 rowing workouts are available and no and is non-transferable. D) Apr 18 - June 20, 6-7PM one session is the same. Space is limited -- Must be presented to the instructor at to 8 participants so that the instructor 10 sessions (Th) the beginning of each class attended. Course Fee: $95 can provide individual attention to -- Additional punch cards can be each rower. Wear comfortable exercise purchased if needed. Pearl Dragonfly Yoga Studio at First Church clothing and bring a water bottle. NO Punch Card Fee: $135 of Christ, Unionville SENIOR DISCOUNT G) Mar 7 - Apr 11, 6:30-7:30PM Kickboxing Combo Indoor Rowing for Seniors 65+ 6 sessions (Th) Mary Yabrosky (FIT 223) Pam Rosow (FIT 233) UPDATED H) Mar 10 - Apr 14, 9:30-10:30AM This combination course offers A course specifically designed for 6 sessions (Su) instruction in overall toning, Seniors using an ergometer, indoor I) Apr 25 - May 30, 6:30-7:30PM strengthening and cardio with moves rowing machine. Perform cardio 6 sessions (Th) commonly used in a wide range of exercises using your arms and legs while J) Apr 28 - June 2, 9:30-10:30AM fitness programs, such as kickboxing, remaining in a stationary position. No 6 sessions (Su) bootcamp, and more. You will move to experience is needed for this aerobic, Power 10 Indoor Rowing Center, Avon the beat of the music. Bring a mat and low impact exercise course that builds Course Fee: $59 hand weights. muscle. Motion is necessary for a healthy A) Jan 28 - Mar 25, 6:30-7:30PM lifestyle. NO SENIOR DISCOUNT B) Apr 15 - June 10, 6:30-7:30PM B) Mar 7 - Apr 11, 1-2PM C) Apr 25 - May 30, 1-2PM 8 sessions (M) Farmington Community/Sr Ctr - Rm A & B 6 sessions (Th) Course Fee: $75 Power 10 Indoor Rowing Center, Avon Senior Fee (65+): $59

Phone: (860) 404-0290 Fax: (860) 404-0294 • FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION 17 FITNESS Exploring Yoga (daytime) Simple Stretches with Chair POUND® Emily Kelaher (FIT 157) Exercises Birgitte Patel (FIT 234) Formerly named “Introduction to Yoga,” Amy Perales (FIT 225) Using Ripstix, lightly weighted this is a perfect fi t for those new to yoga Experience a soft, simple stretch for the drumsticks engineered specifi cally or those looking for a slower paced mind and body. Lose yourself in the for exercising, POUND® transforms practice. Offering a safe and welcoming music as you stretch from head to toe drumming into an incredibly effective environment to explore yoga’s many (part of this course stretches in a chair) work out. Instead of listening to music, benefi ts. Breath work, brief meditation, This is wonderful for those who are less you become the music in this exhilarating warm-ups, poses to increase strength, mobile and not as fl exible. Exercise full-body workout that combines cardio, fl exibility, balance, new poses will all in a setting with support from other conditioning, and strength training with be explored! Bring a yoga mat, yoga participants. Wear comfortable exercise yoga and pilates-inspired movements. blocks, straps, and a blanket for rest clothing and socks (bare feet is fi ne as Designed for all fi tness levels, POUND® (shavasana) are optional. well). provides the perfect atmosphere for A) Jan 14 - Mar 25, 9:15-10:15AM A) Jan 23 - Feb 27, 12:30-1:15PM letting loose, getting energized, toning 9 sessions (M) up and rockin’ out! Easily modifi able First Church of Christ, Farmington - Rm B) Mar 13 - Apr 24, 12:30-1:15PM and the alternative vibe and welcoming 101/102 C) May 8 - June 12, 12:30-1:15PM philosophy appeals to both men Course Fee: $99, Senior Fee (65+): $85 and women of all ages and abilities. B) Jan 14 - Mar 25, 10:45-11:45AM 6 sessions (W) Supply fee of $20 for Ripstix payable to Spotlight Dance Studio, Farmington 9 sessions (M) instructor at the class. Avon Kempo and Aikido Academy, Canton Course Fee: $45, Senior Fee (65+): $39 A) Jan 22 - Mar 19, 6-6:45PM Course Fee: $99, Senior Fee (65+): $85 Rumba Barre B) Apr 23 - June 4, 6-6:45PM C) Jan 14 - Mar 25, 6:30-7:30PM 9 sessions (M) Dayana Boutin (FIT 222) 7 sessions (T) First Church of Christ, Farmington - Rumba Barre is a unique combination Lake Garda Elementary, Burlington - Gym Fellowship Rm of Latin Music and Barre Fitness. This Course Fee: $55 Course Fee: $99 45-minute interval cardio course D) Apr 15 - June 17, 9:15-10:15AM will improve your posture; increase Zumba Gold 9 sessions (M) fl exibility, mobility and agility. Each class Amy Gray (FIT 143) First Church of Christ, Farmington - Rm incorporates ballet, balance training, We invite you to ditch the workout and 101/102 dancing and HIIT (High Intensity Interval join the party - a fun, different, easy and Course Fee: $99, Senior Fee (65+): $79 Training). We will tone, sculpt and effective total body workout. Exercise E) Apr 15 - June 17, 10:45-11:45AM strengthen the upper & lower body doesn’t have to be boring! Try low- 9 sessions (M) with light strength training. Course size impact Zumba Gold and burn calories Avon Kempo and Aikido Academy, Canton is limited to provide each client with a while dancing your cares away. This is a Course Fee: $99, Senior Fee (65+): $85 personal training experience, which dance fi tness course featuring Latin and F) Apr 15 - June 17, 6:30-7:30PM includes, modifi cations and one on one International rhythms. Some modifi ed 9 sessions (M) attention from the fi tness instructor to steps will be taught to help you move at First Church of Christ, Farmington - focus on form. Fellowship Rm your own level. Great for Baby Boomers, Course Fee: $99 A) Jan 7 - Feb 11, 6-6:45PM beginners, or anyone who would like a 5 sessions (M) low-impact course! Course Fee: $69 A) Jan 24 - Mar 28, 5:30-6:30PM B) Feb 25 - Mar 25, 6-6:45PM 9 sessions (Th) 5 sessions (M) Course Fee: $89 Course Fee: $69 B) Apr 18 - May 30, 5:30-6:30PM C) Apr 1 - May 13, 6-6:45PM 6 sessions (Th) 6 sessions (M) Course Fee: $59 Course Fee: $79 West Woods Upper Elementary - Cafe Spotlight Dance Studio, Farmington

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The Basics of Knitting Crocheting Beginner Linda Jorson (HOB 109) Maria Pizzonia (HOB 154) Learn the basics of knitting, a relaxing, Whether you are “rusty” at crocheting fun, and portable craft and walk away or a beginners who wants a relaxing, with a stitch sampler scarf. Practice yarn productive, fun and portable hobby - and knitting needles should be brought this course is just for you! Learn how to the fi rst night. Supplies: 400-450 yards make delicate doilies, elegant clothing of a good quality smooth worsted and warm cozy afghans, all weight yarn Set of #8 straight bamboo while watching TV or idling or wood knitting needles time away in a waiting room. Mar 5 - Apr 23, 6:30-8:30PM Make a simple scarf using basic 7 sessions (T) stitches and simple pattern. Bring Farmington High School - Rm 605 two skeins of medium worsted Course Fee: $89 light-colored yarn, and one “I” or “J” aluminum crochet hook. Knitting - Intermediate Beginner Sewing Feb 27 - Apr 24, 1-3PM Linda Jorson (HOB 110) Karen Kebinger (HOB 141) 8 sessions (W) If you have mastered basic knitting and Whether you would like to be able to First Church of Christ, Unionville - Conf Rm are ready to expand your knowledge learn how to mend or how to make Course Fee: $89, Senior Fee (65+): $75 and skills, then join this course to learn clothes or costumes, then this course more advanced techniques, such as is for you! Learn how to use a sewing Intermediate Bridge how to read patterns and graphs, machine, which types of stitches to James Kelly (HOB 220) correct mistakes, combine different use, how to shorten and hem clothing, In this hands-on course receive pattern stitches, and create well-fi tting and how to fi nish seams. Make a fun guidance and direction in the game garments. Choose your own project. pillowcase and a mesh tote to bring of bridge while playing against the Supplies for your project can be brought home. instructor. This is a great opportunity to the fi rst night or you can discuss your Feb 26 - Mar 26, 6:30-9PM expand your knowledge of basic bridge project with the instructor prior to 5 sessions (T) and to apply bidding, responding and purchasing the supplies. Farmington High School - Rm 804 playing techniques. Space is limited to Course Fee: $79 Mar 7 - Apr 25, 6:30-8:30PM 16 participants. PREREQUISITE: some 7 sessions (Th) experience in bridge basics or having Farmington High School - Rm 804 Sewing Intermediate NEW taken the Beginner Bridge course. Course Fee: $89 Karen Kebinger (HOB 246) Mar 5 - Apr 30, 1-3PM In this intermediate sewing course you 8 sessions (T) Beer Brewing and Appreciation will learn how to make a pair of pajama First Church of Christ, Unionville - Social Rm Course Fee: $105, Senior Fee (65+): $89 Paul Obarowski (HOB 122) pants using a Simplicity pattern and a This course will give you a detailed zippered storage bag. There should walk-through of beer production “from also be time to learn how to hem Basic Welding Theory ADDED grain to glass” - learning about how garments and make small adjustments Shamus Holcomb (HOB 170) a few simple ingredients become a and repairs. Bring your own machine to Become a master manipulator of molten variety of styles. You will also be given class. A limited number of machines will metal! Learn the basics of stick, m.i.g an extensive tasting, highlighting both be available at class. A supply list will be and t.i.g welding. Come with questions classic and modern styles of beer, as sent with your email confi rmation. and a desire to learn. Through this well as instruction in identifying and Apr 16 - May 14, 6:30-9PM newfound knowledge of welding, your appreciating beer. Course includes $20 5 sessions (T) creative and practical skills will reach a supply fee. Must be 21 and older to Farmington High School - Rm 804 whole new level. attend. NO SENIOR DISCOUNT. Course Fee: $79 Mar 4 - Apr 8, 6-7:30PM Apr 16, 6-9PM 6 sessions (M) 1 session (T) Lewis Mills High School - Rm A130 Firefl y Hollow Brewing, Bristol Course Fee: $79 Course Fee: $49

Phone: (860) 404-0290 Fax: (860) 404-0294 • FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION 19 GAMES & HOBBIES HOME & GARDEN Learn Your Camera’s Creative Nature Photography Made Easy- Replacement Window & Siding Modes and Say Goodbye to Intro Workshop NEW Paul O’Doherty (HOM 100) “Auto” NEW Ronald Zincone (HOB 241) Ronald Zincone (HOB 239) This course is designed to teach you Want to save on your heat and air This exciting course will help you how to develop your photographic conditioning bills and take advantage understand and teach you 35mm eye in order to pursue and capture of incentive programs available, but photography by learning just two various themes in nature. This 3 hour don’t know where to start? Which type modes! That’s right - two camera hands-on field trip is designed to of window should I purchase - Low-E, modes that will take care of 90% of teach you the basics on how to “see” Argon, Triple Pane, Wood, Vinyl, or your photographic subjects! You will be your subjects, learn how to maximize Composite? How much should I pay for a taught the basic recipe known as “the your photographic tools and discipline good quality window? This replacement photographer’s triangle” while learning yourself in order to become a better window course will discuss how to your 35mm DSLR camera, your “tool” nature photographer. We will cover compare products and pricing and to creating and capturing your art with topics such as seeing and finding good instruct you in how to properly install hands-on instruction. Our goal is to get lights, scouting your site and best angles, windows. Taught by an experienced off the “auto everything” settings and proper techniques in the field, do’s and Master Carpenter, this course is a MUST learn to gain creative control of our don’ts, tips and tricks, lens selection, for anyone thinking about having their camera. This course is designed to help filters, DSLR camera techniques,windows replaced or replacing their you improve your photography and composition, and much more. With windows themselves. become a skilled artist by learning the close interaction between you and Mar 28, 7-9PM ‘art and science” of 35mm photography your instructor. You will understand 1 session (Th) while boosting your confidence. Please and learn nature photography, develop Farmington High School - Rm 906 Course Fee: $19 bring your 35mm camera to class. NO your skills and knowledge, create more SENIOR DISCOUNT. successful images and be able to take Bathroom Planning Guidelines Mar 11, 6:30-9:30PM your photography to the next level. NO Lorey Cavanaugh (HOM 104) 1 session (M) SENIOR DISCOUNT. Conard High School, West Hartford - Rm May 25, 3:30-6:30PM Minimize the headaches associated with 170 1 session (Sa) bathroom remodeling by learning about Course Fee: $49 West Hartford Reservoir your options. This course will cover Course Fee: $49 materials and financial considerations Intro to Photographic for remodeling a bathroom - from a Wire Wrapping simple powder room to a glorious Composition NEW UPDATED Ronald Zincone (HOB 240) Laurie Lynne Zlotowski (HOB 245) master suite. “I understand how to use my camera Join us for a course on wire wrapping A) Mar 14, 7-9PM but how do I compose my images.” This using geode slice and sea glass. Learn B) June 27, 6-8PM course will introduce you to the art side the basic techniques. Use of all tools of photography known as “composition.” will be provided. Many wire choices 1 session (Th) Understanding and learning to compose are available. Leave with 2 pendants Kitchen & Bath Design and Construction, finished with cording. A supply fee of West Hartford an image takes time, patience, diligence Course Fee: $19 and much hands-on application. This $22 is payable to the instructor at the class. course will guide you to developing a Gardening in the Shade - Beyond “photographer’s eye” in which you will Mar 5, 7-9PM better your imagery by learning how 1 session (T) Hostas and Impatiens Cathleen Zbuska (HOM 136) to “see” composing elements such Farmington High School - Rm 605 Course Fee: $25 as good light, shapes, forms, lines, Almost everyone has a section of their patterns, colors, angles and much more! yard where it is hard to grow plants NO SENIOR DISCOUNT. Metal Stamped Jewelry NEW because it is too shady. Learn how to Laurie Lynne Zlotowski (HOB 247) determine how much shade you have, Mar 25, 6:30-9:30PM 1 session (M) In this course you will make a metal find out about the best plants for dry Conard High School, West Hartford - Rm stamped jewelry cuff bracelet and and moist shade and get information on 170 necklace charm. Instructor will supply a palate of non-traditional plants, with Course Fee: $49 usage of all hammers, tools and fonts. both foliage and bloom, that will thrive A materials fee of $35 is payable to the in shady conditions. instructor at class. Mar 25, 6:30-8:30PM Mar 19, 7-8:30PM 1 session (M) Register online 1 session (T) Farmington High School - Rm 615 Farmington High School - Room 806 Course Fee: $19 fpsct.org/fce Course Fee: $25

20 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION • Register online at www.fpsct.org/fce HOME & GARDEN Kitchen Planning Guidelines & Secrets Revealed! 2019’s Hot Perennial Gardening and Design Trends Trends in Kitchen & Bath Design Cathleen Zbuska (HOM 139) Lorey Cavanaugh (HOM 105) Lorey Cavanaugh (HOM 155) Gardening with perennials can be Your kitchen is one of the most All the latest trends for kitchens and daunting, even for the seasoned important rooms in your home! A bathrooms fresh from North America’s gardener. Learn about the placement kitchen remodel also has one of the largest trade show, The Kitchen & Bath of your garden, soil prep, a primer highest returns on investment - if done Industry Show (KBIS). Held from Feb on design principles and qualities, properly. Learn the principles of good 19th - 21st, KBIS features the latest and examples of plant combinations to try kitchen design and how to get the most greatest in design from over 600 leading in your garden and some good long bang for your remodeling dollar. Learn brands. Join Kitchen & Bath Specialists, blooming perennials for the beginning how to plan for your remodel both Kate Yurgelun & Paulina Drozdzowski, as gardener. Information on how to fi nancially and physically, as well as they provide a recap and share designer select and place plants as well as the explore the vast array of new materials insights of their time spent exploring the necessary maintenance tasks in your available. Cabinetry, countertops, hottest trends from all over the world. A perennial garden will be provided. You lighting, appliances and fl ooring will not to be missed peek into the world are encourage to bring pictures of their all be discussed through an interactive of kitchens and baths - West Hartford's own yard and garden for discussion. presentation by a 25 year veteran of the own version of HGTV. Apr 22, 6:30-8:30PM remodeling industry. Take advantage of Mar 21, 6-8PM 1 session (M) the chance to see some of the materials 1 session (Th) Lewis S. Mills High School - Rm A131 discussed as well as walk away with Kitchen & Bath Design and Construction, Course Fee: $19 pertinent remodeling information. West Hartford Course Fee: $19 A) Feb 28 - Mar 7, 7-9PM Opening the Garden in the Spring B) June 13-20, 6-8PM Mastering Planning - How to Cathleen Zbuska (HOM 145) 2 sessions (Th) Design Your Dream Gardens and Getting ready to clean up your Kitchen & Bath Design and Construction, Yard garden and yard now that it’s spring? West Hartford Cathleen Zbuska (HOM 137) Wondering where to begin? This course Course Fee: $35 Designing your own landscape can will help you prepare for the many tasks be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be completed and when to do them. Cut the Cable (or Ditch the Dish) to be! Find out the steps a designer Learn some useful tips from a master and Save $$ goes through and how you can create gardener. Don Dickey (HOM 134) your own dream gardens and yard by Apr 8, 6:30-8:30PM Tired of paying more each year, month learning how to evaluate your existing 1 session (M) after month, for cable or satellite landscape and yard with a site analysis. Lewis S. Mills High School - Rm A131 television? Do you get hundreds of Create a base map, or master plan, to Course Fee: $19 channels but have nothing to watch? scale for your gardens and yard that you Take this course to learn how to get can refer back to at anytime. Learn how Organic Vegetable Gardening digital television, even HD for free. Yes, to put your ideas on paper to save time Cathleen Zbuska (HOM 148) it is completely legal. In our area you and money. Bring pictures of your own Can you start plants ahead of time? If can receive over 40 channels of over- yards as time will be spent beginning so, which ones? Which plants like cool the-air television. Learn about “stealth your own site analysis and design. You weather and which ones like warm antennas” and how to make one for must also have a soil test weather? Can you extend your growing under $10. You will also learn about completed, allow a t season? If so, how? What kind of some great channels you might be least 2 weeks t o soil do you need and how do missing on cable (or a dish) like Create receive the you get it? How about weeds? and World along with what channels results, as we will These some of the many you will lose if you cut the cord. We will review the results questions that will be answered. also cover options to replace pay-per- the fi rst night. Learn about rotating your view and the “triple-play” with better Mar 4-11, 6:30- crops to prevent disease and and more cost-effective choices. You 8:30PM what is available, organically, could save enough to buy a new HDTV 2 sessions (M) for disease prevention. Learn in just a few months. Lewis S. Mills High School how to control pests (insects - Rm A131 Feb 28, 6:30-9PM and animals). Get information on Course Fee: $34 1 session (Th) popular garden vegetables and Conard High School, West Hartford - Rm how to grow them organically. 172 May 6, 6:30-8:30PM Course Fee: $29 1 session (M) Farmington High School - Rm 615 Course Fee: $19

Phone: (860) 404-0290 Fax: (860) 404-0294 • FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION 21 LANGUAGE Confucius Analects Spanish - Intermediate Italian - Beginner NEW Cruz Saubidet (LAN 102) Sava Belanian (LAN 106) Huaxia Culture & Arts Center (LAN 142) Explore 5000 years of rich history and Improve your level of communication With emphasis on comprehension and ancient imperial education of China. in Spanish. Emphasis will be on conversation, including the necessary Learn about what the prince and conversation as well as grammar Learn grammatical rules in the Italian princess of the royal family studied over to make good use of verb tenses, language, this course focuses on the the past 2400 years and what knowledge vocabulary, and get introduced to importance of sound in learning to and wisdom they had to learn before the subjunctive. Spanish music and speak a language. Textbook Required they could rule China. Confucius said literature will be used in this course. for Purchase: Ultimate Italian Beginner- "learning without thinking would be No textbook is required. Instructor will Intermediate by Living Language Staff, labor lost, thought without learning supply handouts. 2009 Edition (ISBN 9781400009671). is perilous." He advocated for Ru Feb 26 - Apr 23, 7:30-9PM Feb 27 - Apr 24, 6-7:30PM (humaneness), righteousness, propriety/ 8 sessions (T) 8 sessions (W) etiquette, loyalty, and fi lial piety, along Farmington High School - Rm 909 Farmington High School - Rm 901 Course Fee: $89 Course Fee: $95 with a strict adherence to social roles. In today's digital society, our thinking has become fragmented. May this ancient Spanish - Advanced Beginner Italian - Intermediate wisdom help us to fi nd peace. Basic Cruz Saubidet (LAN 129) Sava Belanian (LAN 108) Chinese language ability and cultural The second level of Spanish for those A continuation of Italian - Beginner. knowledge is helpful! who have completed at least one This course is for those who have Beginner Spanish course and/or have already taken Advanced Beginner Feb 13 - Apr 3, 7-8PM 4 sessions (W) BASIC knowledge of present, past Italian or have successfully completed Huaxia Culture & Arts Center, Unionville and future verbs in simple tenses. a minimum of four semesters of Italian Course Fee: $49 Reinforcement of sentence structure studies and are able to keep up with the and vocabulary, as well as conversational pace of the course. Textbook REQUIRED Spanish - Beginner practice, reading comprehension, and for Purchase: Ultimate Italian Beginner- Cruz Saubidet (LAN 101) interpretation of popular Spanish songs. Intermediate by Living Language Staff, Whether it is for work, travel, or just plain Feb 26 - Apr 23, 6-7:30PM 2009 Edition (ISBN 9781400009671). fun, this course will help you learn the 8 sessions (T) Feb 27 - Apr 24, 7:30-9PM basic conversational skills of Spanish. Farmington High School - Rm 909 8 sessions (W) Course Fee: $95 Emphasis will be on communication Farmington High School - Rm 901 Course Fee: $95 and writing for everyday expressions. No previous knowledge of Spanish Intro to Basic Spanish Skills is required. No textbook is required. American Sign Language NEW Jeremy Ames (LAN 136) Instructor will supply handouts. Sarah Allen (LAN 144) Learn the basic elements of American Feb 28 - Apr 25, 6:30-8:30PM You will enhance your basic Spanish Sign Language. This course is a 8 sessions (Th) skills in this introductory course. Learn unique opportunity to understand the Farmington High School - Rm 909 about useful websites to support importance and signifi cance of this Course Fee: $109 your learning as well as build basic unique language, as well as learn to vocabulary to use to discuss everyday communicate with a deaf individual on French - Intermediate life. Vocabulary units will be based a basic level of conversation. Christine Chaise Greenwood (LAN 105) on your interests discussed at the If you know the basics and you would like beginning of the course. Mar 4 - Apr 1, 6:30-8PM 5 sessions (M) to transition into an intermediate level, Mar 4 - Apr 29, 6-7PM then this course is for you. Emphasis Farmington High School - Rm 908 8 sessions (M) Course Fee: $59 on conversation. Book to purchase: Lewis S. Mills High School - Rm A123 Ultimate French - Living Language Course Fee: $75 ISBN:978-1-4000-0963-3. Mar 5-26, 6:30-8PM 4 sessions (T) Farmington High School - Rm 808 Course Fee: $55 INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT Sava Belanian I taught Italian and X-Yugoslavian languages in 1964 at The Experiment In International Living in Brattleboro, Vermont. My current presentations stem from the ALM FORM that are modifi ed for the Night Students. It emphasizes sound as the most important aspect for learning to speak a language.

22 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION • Register online at www.fpsct.org/fce LANGUAGE LITERATURE MIND & BODY From Memory to Memoir: Writing Lose Weight with Hypnosis Your Life Story Debra Mullins (MIN 108) Susan Omilian (LIT 101) Lose weight, curb your sugar and Turn memories and stories of the carbohydrate cravings, and change your signifi cant events of your life into eating habits with the help of hypnosis! a memoir for you, your children, or Hypnosis works with your subconscious grandchildren. Learn where to start, to re-program your current thought how to organize your memoir and how patterns to help you make healthier food to keep going until you fi nish. Get tips choices. You will also learn self-hypnosis on which pictures and documents to techniques that you can use for added Basic Mandarin Chinese - Level I include and how to self-publish your benefi t. Bring a blanket and pillow. Kathy Li (LAN 111) memoir. Feb 26, 6:30-8PM 1 session (T) Building on the foundation for learning Mar 6-13, 7-9PM Farmington High School - Rm 616 the profound Chinese language and 2 sessions (W) Hall High School, West Hartford - C102 Course Fee: $39 culture. Through various activities, learn Course Fee: $35 basic pronunciation and vocabulary Past Life Regression relevant to daily life, such as greetings, Story Writing: Beginnings, Debra Mullins (MIN 109) food, clothing, holidays, numbers, If you have ever wondered who you time, and family members. Have fun Middles and Ends might have been during another while learning an exotic, but intriguing, Susan Omilian (LIT 108) lifetime, now you can fi nd out through language and culture! Materials will be Learn where to begin your story, how a guided hypnosis session. Bring a provided by the instructor. to end it in a satisfying way and tips for developing everything in between. A blanket and pillow. Mar 6 - Apr 10, 7-8:30PM 6 sessions (W) strong opening with promising rising Mar 12, 6:30-8PM Lewis S. Mills High School - Rm A122 action to a successful conclusion makes 1 session (T) Course Fee: $69 for compelling storytelling. Open to Farmington High School - Rm 614 non-fi ction (memoir) and fi ction (novel Course Fee: $39 Conversational English and or short story) writers. No previous writing experience required. Angels & Guides I Comprehension Practice Debra Mullins (MIN 110) Michele Foertsch (LAN 126) Mar 20-27, 7-9PM Have you ever wondered if you are For English Language Learners (ELL) - 2 sessions (W) Hall High School, West Hartford - C102 being guided through your daily living? practice your conversational skills and Course Fee: $35 Meet your angels and guides through sharpen your reading comprehension a guided hypnosis session. Bring a by reading articles on an array of topics blanket and pillow. and discussing those topics with your Public Speaking for Adults peers. An interesting and informative Mar 26, 6:30-8PM NEW 1 session (T) way to increase your vocabulary and Eva Pandiscia (LIT 137) Lewis S. Mills High School - Rm A125 practice conversation in a natural Clear and confi dent communication Course Fee: $39 setting. is a key to success; however, many Apr 26 - May 31, 11AM-12N individuals dread speaking in public. Active Isolated Stretching 6 sessions (F) This public speaking course will teach Karen Kramer (MIN 178) Farmington Library - Board Rm 1 individuals some techniques to help Improve your fl exibility and reduce the Course Fee: $59 overcome stage fright, to organize risk for injuries utilizing Active Isolated thoughts and ideas, and to become Stretching (AIS). AIS is a dynamic a more effective speaker. Throughout Indonesian - Beginner NEW facilitated stretching technique that the course the students will perform Sujitno Sajuti (LAN 140) aims to extend the range of motion various, assigned speeches that will Learn the basic structure of the in muscles by holding the stretch no assist the students in both professional Indonesian language. You will also learn longer than two seconds at a time. Wear and casual settings. If you would like conversation and the uniqueness of this loose clothing and bring a yoga mat. language. It is useful for travelers or to have more confi dence for your next Apr 1, 6:30-8:30PM anyone visiting Indonesia to understand speaking engagement or for everyday conversation, this course is for you! 1 session (M) cultural diversity in this country. Book Lewis S. Mills High School - Rm A124 fee of $10 is payable to instructor at the Feb 20 - Mar 13, 6-7PM Course Fee: $19 fi rst class. 4 sessions (W) Farmington High School - Rm 613 Mar 1 - May 3, 6-9PM "Sava was wonderful, interesting and had Course Fee: $45 8 sessions (F) great knowledge of the language" Conard High School, West Hartford Course Fee: $95 ~ Anonymous

Phone: (860) 404-0290 Fax: (860) 404-0294 • FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION 23 MIND & BODY Therapeutic Touch and Cranio QiGong Healing Acid Refl ux Without Risa Gaull Brophy (MIN 219) Sacral Therapy Medication NEW Karen Kramer (MIN 135) Are you feeling tired, stressed or ready Susan Berman (MIN 278) Would you like to be able to relax for a vacation? Dealing with a health Did you know that acid refl ux/GERD easier, promote wellness and/or challenge? Want to supercharge your causes esophageal cancer? Are you accelerate healing? This course offers health and energy? Feel your tension aware that every 36 minutes someone an overview and demonstration of melt away as you calm your mind and dies of esophageal cancer. If you are Therapeutic Touch and Cranio Sacral energize your body with the deep one of the 30 million that suffer from this Therapy which can help you accomplish breathing and slow, fl owing movements disease 2 or more times per week then this. Therapeutic Touch (TT) is a therapy of ancient Chinese healing exercises. this course is for you. Learn your unique based on research that is taught in many QiGong (“Chee-Gong”) means “energy food triggers and lifestyle habits that colleges and hospitals throughout the work,” and is a gentle system of contribute to your disease. Understand world. Cranio Sacral Therapy (CST) exercises that stimulate and balance the hazards and long-term side effect of was developed by an osteopathic Qi (energy) in the body for health and Proton Pump Inhibitors, (PPI's). a calm, focused spirit. Simple exercises physician. This gentle touch can release Mar 12, 6:30-8PM restrictions and improve the functioning everyone can do in just a few minutes 1 session (T) of the central nervous system. a day to relieve stress, reduce pain and Farmington High School - Room 613 Mar 11, 6:30-8:30PM stiffness, improve sleep, be healthier, Course Fee: $15 1 session (M) happier, and have lots of energy! For Lewis S. Mills High School - Rm A124 a calm, clear mind, vibrant health and Signs, Omens and Synchronicities Course Fee: $19 energy - join us for this deeply relaxing Karen Cote (MIN 172) and refreshing experience! Visit www. Ever wonder if you are getting messages Pi Gu (Weight Loss & Cleanse) fullcirclewellnessct.com for more from your spirit guides or from Karen Cote (MIN 186) information. deceased love ones? Learn how to spot This course utilizes an old Chinese A) Jan 24 - Mar 7, 6:30-7:30PM and interpret messages that come to 6 sessions (Th) QiGong technique called Pi Gu to LOSE you through the world around you. They Course Fee: $75 WEIGHT as well as cleanse your energy may come in the form of synchronistic meridians and channels and improve B) Jan 26 - Mar 9, 10:30-11:30AM interactions with wild animals, dreams, the functions of your internal organs. 6 sessions (Sa) and/or in the form of mundane signs Course Fee: $75, Senior Fee (65+): $59 This is an ancient method of energy and omens. Learn how to differentiate cellular cleansing. Taught by Shamanic C) Mar 21 - May 2, 6:30-7:30PM between messages from the deceased Minister, Emei QiGong practitioner, 6 sessions (Th) and your guides as well as how to Shr Jye T’ai Chi practitioner and Reiki Course Fee: $75 expand our consciousness outward and Master/Teacher Karen D. Cote. Karen D) Mar 23 - May 4, 10:30-11:30AM utilize your own innate intuitive gifts. is also a member of The International 6 sessions (Sa) Apr 23, 6-9PM Chinese Boxing Association. Course Fee: $75, Senior Fee (65+): $59 1 session (T) Mar 27, 6-9PM Lewis S. Mills High School - Rm A125 First Church of Christ, Unionville - Chapel 1 session (W) Course Fee: $29 Rm Farmington High School - Rm 614 Course Fee: $29 7 Ways to Stop Alzheimers Divorce Recovery Carol Shilliday (MIN 246) Love Your Feet! Deborah Netto (MIN 225) Divorce is a time of upheaval and crisis, Karen Kramer (MIN 148) Are you or a loved one experiencing which can be traumatic. This course will Gently stimulating refl ex areas on your memory loss or cognitive decline? Do you want to spend your golden years provide you with guidance and a road feet can help you feel better. Learn map to help navigate this diffi cult time. some self-help techniques from in the world of Alzheimers? Based on the award winning book and You will be given tools to ground and refl exology to help ease center yourself through the divorce aches and pains and help online seminar “Awakening from Alzheimers,” this process. Tap into your inner resources your body function to help you manage and process the more effectively. course examines the history of Alzheimers and how emotional roller coaster of divorce. Gain Mar 19, 6:30- it develops in the body. increased awareness and insight into 8:30PM yourself and relationship issues. Address 1 session (T) Learn about cutting edge prevention and the possible how to develop your post divorce life by Farmington High turning the divorce crisis into a time of School - Rm 613 halting of this painful disease. healing and personal growth. Course Fee: $19 Handouts and sourcing will be available. Apr 1, 7-9PM Mar 26, 7-8:30PM 1 session (M) 1 session (T) Farmington High School - Rm 612 Lewis S. Mills High School - Rm A123 Course Fee: $19 Course Fee: $15 24 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION • Register online at www.fpsct.org/fce MIND & BODY Tarot and the Hermetic Arts NEW Mark Iwanicki (MIN 250) Traditional Usui Reiki 2 - Intuition is something that can be Practitioner Certifi cation developed using Tarot and the other Cheryl Case (MIN 243) Hermetic Arts of Astrology, Numerology, Focus on emotional healing. and Kabala. This course will help you to Before you heal others, you connect to your intuition through the must work on healing yourself. use of these practices. Bring your own Techniques that are taught help to tarot deck and natal astrological chart or release any emotion that’s blocking you can purchase at the class for $20. you and will help you to forgive yourself and others. This is not a Mar 20 - May 1, 6:30-8:30PM 6 sessions (W) part of a traditional Usui Reiki course, Sharing the Light Holistic Center, Avon however, it is extremely important for Course Fee: $75 you to understand techniques that you will be using as a Usui Reiki II Practitioner. Dealing with ADHD in Adulthood Traditional Reiki I - Practitioner Receive 4 attunements in both the hands and feet. These attunements will Carol Shilliday (MIN 247) Certifi cation give you 3 times as much energy as in There are many misconceptions Cheryl Case (MIN 242) the Usui Reiki I course. Changes and surrounding ADHD - Attention Defi cit Reiki reduces stress, lowers blood Hyperactivity Disorder. One of them is healing from these attunements can be pressure, lowers heart and respiration profound and life-changing! Learn the that children will outgrow it. However, rates, reduces bleeding and pain, raises ADHD does continue into adulthood. In three level II Reiki symbols for distance red blood cell counts, helps insomnia healing, Byosen scanning and beaming fact, many people are not diagnosed until and calms anxiety. Review Reiki history, they are adults, which can leave people techniques, laws and ethics that apply hand placements, the chakra system, to Reiki, the science behind Reiki and with many unanswered questions. This crystal insight, treatment guidelines and course will review current and accurate developing your own Reiki practice. 4 attunements in both the hands and There is plenty of time to practice information that will help you navigate feet! There is plenty of time to practice the many emotions involved in dealing working with the energy of the symbols on yourself and others, along with time and grid work with crystals. If you want with ADHD. You will also learn strategies for guided meditation. Your instructor, so you can live life well with ADHD to be able to send healing to anyone, Cheryl Case, teaches Traditional anywhere, at anytime, then this course and even discover some of the gifts of Usui Reiki with the addition of non- ADHD. is ideal for you. Leave with a handbook traditional teachings of crystals, color and a lineage certifi cate. NO SENIOR Mar 21, 6:30-8:30PM therapy and chakras into the curriculum OR EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT 1 session (Th) as they complement and provide A) Feb 16-23, 1-5PM Farmington High School - Rm 612 additional benefi t to Usui Reiki. Leave 2 sessions (Sa) Course Fee: $19 with two attunements and practice for a 1 week before returning for another B) Feb 2-4, 10 AM - 2 PM UPDATED Numerology in Our Lives NEW two attunements. NO SENIOR OR 2 sessions (Sa) Mary Jo Conti, Annaita Gandhy (MIN 266) EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT C) Mar 18-25, 5-9PM Numerology is an age-old system used A) Jan 21-28, 10AM-2PM 2 sessions (M) by ancient cultures to understand the 2 sessions (M) D) Apr 20-27, 10AM-2PM infl uence of the universe in our lives B) Feb 16-23, 10AM-2PM 2 sessions (Sa) and the corresponding energies we 2 sessions (Sa) E) May 15 (1-4PM) & May 22 (5-9PM) attract. Like astrology, understanding C) Mar 2-9, 1-5PM 2 sessions (W) numerology helps gain insight into our 2 sessions (Sa) life path, understand why events occur F) June 17-24, 5-9PM and how to embrace and overcome D) Mar 4-11, 5-9PM 2 sessions (M) 2 sessions (M) them. This course, led by spiritual Sharing the Light Holistic Center, Avon counselor and guide, Annaita Gandhy E) Apr 6-13, 10AM-2PM Course Fee: $225 and Mary Jo Conti, is created to be light 2 sessions (Sa) and fun. Bring your exact birth date F) May 1-8, 5-9PM and accurately spelled birth name as it 2 sessions (W) appears on your birth certifi cate. G) June 3-10, 5-9PM Register online Mar 19 - Apr 2, 6:30-8:30PM 2 sessions (M) 3 sessions (T) West Hartford Town Hall - Rm 422 Sharing the Light Holistic Center, Avon fpsct.org/fce Course Fee: $55 Course Fee: $225

Phone: (860) 404-0290 Fax: (860) 404-0294 • FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION 25 MIND & BODY Chakra Balancing with Essential Mindless vs. Mindful Eating Healthy Recipe Makeovers Oils NEW Cheryl Case (MIN 276) NEW NEW Anna Daniele Kazmierczak (MIN 249) Anna Daniele Kazmierczak (MIN 261) The 7 main energetic centers which our Ever hear the term “Mindful Eating” We all have those recipes passed energy flows through are the chakra’s and wonder what the big deal is? How down from family and friends that we you will learn about tonight! Where are about Mindless Eating? Have you ever cannot live without; unfortunately many they, what they relate to and how these wondered why the third bite of ice favorites are often enjoyed with a side centers become blocked which can cream never tastes as good as the first of guilt. Time to put aside the guilt and manifest as illness, aches or pains in the one? Have you ever eaten your lunch start enjoying the foods you love. Learn body. It’s important to know where the while working only to go looking for it 20 about substitutions and options to up centers are and how we can balance minutes later? We’ve all had moments the health quotient of recipes without them with natural essential oils. You and questions like these. Many of giving up taste. In this seminar hosted will leave with a hand out to help you us struggle to find balance between by Anna Daniele, Nutritionist, Certified recognize when chakra’s are over or enjoying food, making healthy choices Health Coach participants will learn under balanced and how to get them and fitting it all into our busy day. If you the methods for success and makeover back in balance. like food, are not a fan of restrictive diets their own recipes June 4, 6:30-8PM and want to learn about different options Mar 7, 6:30-8:30PM 1 session (T) then join Anna Daniele, Nutritionist and 1 session (Th) Sharing the Light Holistic Center, Avon Certified Health Coach, for a fun and Farmington High School - Rm 903 Course Fee: $19 informative series as we explore how Course Fee: $25 we eat, why we eat and what we eat on Let Your Light Shine NEW a journey to better health. Explore two Tai Chi Yang - Style 24 Form Cheryl Case (MIN 272) different eating theories, Mindful Eating Class one: “I Love Me” is an interactive and Mindless Eating, and discover how NEW Cynthia Hoag (MIN 271) class meant to be FUN, bring you back changing the way we approach eating, to balance and find joy in your personal not just what we eat, can lead to weight Tai Chi is an excellent way to improve daily life. Class two: “Anger and loss and better health without restrictive balance, grace and mental focus. Tai Forgiveness” allows you to acknowledge diets. Chi helps with mindfulness, grounding what makes you angry and deal with it and getting in touch with our inner self. May 9-23, 6:30-8:30PM Getting older should not keep you from once and for all! Forgiveness is for you. 3 sessions (Th) learning Tai Chi! This is a low/no impact You CAN forgive even the most hideous Farmington High School - Rm 903 actions against you and move on in your Course Fee: $55 sport, and can help keep your muscles life. Class three: "Gratitude and Sharing toned. the Light/Love" encourages you to not The Power of Essential Oils Jan 15 - Feb 19, 6:30-7:30PM only let your light shine, but show others Angela Caputo (MIN 256) 6 sessions (T) how to do it too! Sharing the Light Holistic Center, Avon Join the wellness movement of Course Fee: $99 B) Apr 6-20, 3-5PM essential oils! Learn about the century 3 sessions (Sa) old practices and modern scientific Learn the Secret Weapon of Golf: research behind essential oils and their C) May 6-20, 10AM-12N Use your Mind and Body like a 3 sessions (M) unique powers for physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Indulge in an Champion! NEW Sharing the Light Holistic Center, Avon olfactory exploration of over a dozen Mary Jo Conti (MIN 270) Course Fee: $55 primordial oils cultivated globally from For decades, hypnosis has helped Idaho to Oman and hear all about their thousands of people successfully make Essential Oils 2.0 ADDED medicinal, household, and spiritual behavior changes. Gain an introduction Deborah Netto (MIN 279) applications. Participants will be given to some powerful mind-body techniques Learn the specific benefits and uses an opportunity to work through activity that will help you master your mind- for Frankincense, Oregano, and centers creating chemical free products body connection, and bring out your Lavender Essential Oils. Discussions for household and personal use and will peak performance on the golf course. will also include Cannibinoid (CBD) leave with a collection of recipes and Each class will include a hypnosis Oil. Information will include usage for formulas. The whole and well movement session to improve your focus on the people as well as pets. Come ready to of essential oils is happening worldwide. course, visualization techniques, as well take notes. It’s a revolution that you won’t want to as an introduction to self-hypnosis. miss! Feb 27, 7-8:30PM Apr 16 - May 14, 6-9PM 1 session (W) Mar 12, 6-7:30PM 2 sessions (T) Lewis Mills High School - Rm A131 1 session (T) Farmington High School - Rm 605 Course Fee: $15 Farmington High School - Rm 903 Course Fee: $109 Course Fee: $15

26 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION • Register online at www.fpsct.org/fce MIND & BODY Food Labels and Nutrition Claims Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster An Antidote for Overwhelm - Read Them Like an Expert Workshop NEW Mary Jo Conti (MIN 268) NEW NEW Risa Gaull Brophy (MIN 265) Anna Daniele Kazmierczak (MIN 262) Learn the 5 steps to prepare for surgery Are you feeling stressed out on There are many food “labels” and claims by Peggy Huddleston. With these mind- a daily basis, overwhelmed with out there. What do they mean? How body techniques you will feel more responsibilities, exhausted, and feel like should you read and use them to make peaceful before surgery. After surgery you never have any time for yourself? your food decisions? Join Anna Daniele, you’ll have less pain; use less pain Don’t suffer through another day. Take Nutritionist and Certifi ed Health Coach, medication; and heal faster. It is ideal to this one afternoon to replenish your for a fun and informative course about attend the workshop 2 to 3 weeks prior energy, gain a new perspective, and food and nutrition labels. We will de- to surgery, but even 1 day before can get the tools you need in order to be mystify the current nutrition fact label provide noticeable results (one support calmer, healthier, happier, and more and review the coming changes. We will person may attend the course at no productive. Learn practical techniques also tackle food labels such as organic, charge). Materials fee for the “Prepare for immediate stress relief that you natural, light and many others. You will for Surgery” book and Relaxation CD can do in just minutes a day; mindset leave better equipped to tell the real of $29.95 is payable to the instructor at secrets to release energy-sucking stress; from the hype, pick the best foods and class. discover an ancient Chinese method to get the most for your money. Mar 7, 6-8PM calm your mind and energize your body; Apr 2, 6-8:30PM 1 session (Th) fi nd out the single most important thing 1 session (T) West Hartford Town Hall - Rm 405 you need to do to be happy, healthy, Course Fee: $29 Lewis S. Mills High School - Rm A130 and successful! Come away with a new Course Fee: $29 lease on a more balanced life, and a Stress Management techniques plan of action that you can implement Forgiveness & Resolution NEW through Guided Imagery and easily and joyfully, in just a few minutes Annaita Gandhy (MIN 267) Hypnosis NEW a day. We are born with an innate joy of living Mary Jo Conti (MIN 269) Jan 20, 1-4PM and a desire to explore. However we For decades, hypnosis has helped 1 session (Su) accumulate hurts, disappointments thousands of people successfully First Church of Christ, Unionville - Chapel and regrets, fears and insecurities make behavior changes - eliminate Rm Course Fee: $29 throughout life. These infl uence our unhealthy, unwanted habits; as well as choices and can create a future of fear, reduce stress, manage pain, improve doubt and disease. Living with toxic concentration, and clarify goals. Through Tibetan Singing Bowls NEW emotions, we become their prisoners. a combination of guided imagery and Master Suli Sullivan (MIN 277) Learn from Annaita Gandhy, spiritual hypnosis, learn how to reduce stress, Learn the basics of Singing Bowls: counselor and guide how to become reduce anxiety and promote feelings of history, choosing a bowl, care, using free again and to live with love in our peace and calm in your life. Encourage for meditation and vibrational sound hearts. hope and confi dence to help you face healings. Mar 27, 6:30-8:30PM any stressful situation. The course A) Feb 8-22, 6:30-8:30PM 1 session (W) includes a guided imagery, a hypnosis 3 sessions (F) Farmington High School - Rm 616 session to help reduce stress, as well as Course Fee: $35 B) Mar 6-20, 6:30-8:30PM an introduction to self-hypnosis. 3 sessions (W) Apr 25 - May 2, 6-8:30PM C) Apr 6-20, 6:30-8:30PM Meditation Introduction 2 sessions (Th) 3 sessions (Sa) Karen Cote (MIN 264) Lewis S. Mills High School - Rm A101 Want to live longer? Have lower blood Course Fee: $59 D) May 7-21, 6:30-8:30PM pressure? A slower heart rate? Become 3 sessions (T) more spiritual? Come and discern the E) June 5-19, 12N-2PM meditative technique that works best 3 sessions (W) for you. You will learn the basics of meditation, pranayama, pratyahara, Sharing the Light Holistic Center, Avon Course Fee: $225 japa, mudras, mandalas and more. Apr 30, 6-9PM 1 session (T) PASSPORTS Lewis S. Mills High School - Rm A125 Course Fee: $29 The Farmington Library is a registered passport acceptance facility. Applications are accepted by appointment only. Passport photos can taken here! (860) 673-6791 ext. 1

Phone: (860) 404-0290 Fax: (860) 404-0294 • FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION 27 MIND & BODY MUSIC & DANCE The Power of Habits - Healthy Living with Minimal Effort CITIZENSHIP Anna Daniele Kazmierczak (MIN 259) Courses offered for residents preparing Habits can help make our lives run for the naturalization process to obtain smoothly and free our brain to focus on important decisions. They can U.S. Citizenship! also silently derail our efforts to live a see page 5 healthier life. The right combination of habits can transform our lives and help us achieve goals we thought out of The Health Benefi ts of Essential Belly Dancing reach. Join Anna Daniele, Nutritionist Oils Laureen Galayda (MUS 108) and Certifi ed Health Coach, for a fun NEW Cheryl Case (MIN 273) Does the allure and mystique of far-off and informative course on the power lands appeal to you? Are you looking of habits to transform our lives. We will An introductory course on using pure therapeutic grade oils to support for a fun workout that challenges both explore what habits are, how they are your mind and body? Belly dancing developed and how to make them work your body systems, both for physical and emotional benefi t. You will learn offers all that and more! Along for us to eat better, improve fi tness and with exercise, belly dancing instills achieve our goals. how to start using natural plant-based solutions in your home for you and confi dence, muscle awareness and a Apr 30, 6:30-8:30PM your family. Pure, from nature, plant- sense of accomplishment. This course 1 session (T) based health solutions can be effective is designed specifi cally for women Lewis S. Mills High School - Rm A130 of all ages, body types and abilities. Course Fee: $25 for infl ammation, memory, congestion, angst, and aches, and so much more. Participants should be prepared for a low-impact, gently aerobic and creative Feb 5, 6:30-8PM Essential Oils for Immune experience. Students younger than 16 1 session (T) Support, Colds & Coughs NEW Sharing the Light Holistic Center, Avon should be accompanied by an adult Cheryl Case (MIN 274) Course Fee: $19 who is also enrolled in the course. As effective plant-based health Mar 13 - Apr 24, 7-8PM solutions, pure therapeutic grade oils 6 sessions (W) can support respiratory and digestive Farmington High School - Rm 605 Let’s Go Ballroom Dancing! Course Fee: $65 health and provide our immune systems Ronald Cote (MUS 100) the support they need for optimal health. Learn how to dance whether it be for Certain oils can even help to level blood Guitar - Beginner your wedding or just for fun while sugar. They work on a cellular level to Michael Goldberg (MUS 104) exercising and losing weight all at the support the body. You will learn how to Get you started on the journey to being same time. Be the center of attention start using plant-based solutions in your an amazing guitar player! Learn how to anytime you go dancing! Learn the home for you and your family. play simple melodies, read tablature and latest Salsa & Waltz, Cha-Cha, Fox Trot a handful of chords. Bring your guitar. Mar 5, 6:30-8PM or Rumba Tango from certifi ed National Textbooks REQUIRED to Purchase: Mel 1 session (T) Dance Council of America Instructors Sharing the Light Holistic Center, Avon Bay’s Modern Guitar Method: Grade and Judges Ron and Lee Cote. Come Course Fee: $19 1 ISBN-13: 978-0871663542, Easy alone or with a partner! Pop Melodies ISBN: 978-0793573851 Stay for one or all 3! Essential Oils for Women’s Health and Easy Pop Rhythms ISBN: 978- 6:30-7:30PM (Waltz - Salsa) 0634001260. NEW 7:30-8:30 PM (Fox Trot - Cha Cha) Cheryl Case (MIN 275) Mar 5 - Apr 2, 6-7:30PM 8:30-9:30 PM (Tango - Rumba) 5 sessions (T) Pure oils provide natural solutions Feb 25 - Apr 1, 6:30-9:30PM Farmington High School - Rm 612 for hormone balancing, weight 6 sessions (M) Course Fee: $65 management, and body cleansing. Irving Robbins Middle School - Cafe They are effective for reducing stress Course Fee: $59, Senior Fee (65+): $49 responses in your life and to encourage optimal sleep. Using oils for healthy skin is simple. You will learn how to start using natural plant-based solutions in your home for you and your family. Apr 9, 6:30-8PM 1 session (T) Sharing the Light Holistic Center, Avon Course Fee: $19

28 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION • Register online at www.fpsct.org/fce MUSIC & DANCE Guitar - Intermediate Chords are Key for Piano Adult Tap - Beginners Michael Goldberg (MUS 105) Dan Fontana (MUS 141) Amy Perales (MUS 139) Take your guitar skills to the next In just a few hours, you can learn enough Adult Tap offers the opportunity to level! Learn new songs, improve upon secrets of the trade to give you years exercise in a unique and fun way. Start rhythms, and improvise with basic of musical enjoyment. How do we do with a gentle stretch, learn or review a scales. You must know your basic it? While regular piano teachers teach tap step, work on techniques, and fi nish chords. Bring your guitar. Textbook note reading, piano professionals use with a short tap combination. Wear REQUIRED to Purchase: Mel Bay’s chords. And you can learn all the chords comfortable clothing and do not forget Modern Guitar Method: Grade 1 ISBN- you’ll need to play any simple song in your tap shoes! Don’t have tap shoes 13: 978-0871663542. this one session. Any song. Any style. but want to experience the course? We Mar 5 - Apr 2, 7:30-9PM Any key. Fee includes an online book may have a gently used pair that you can 5 sessions (T) and online video instruction. borrow or purchase. Farmington High School - Rm 612 Mar 4, 6:30-9:30PM A) Jan 25 - Mar 15, 7-7:45PM Course Fee: $65 1 session (M) B) Mar 29 - May 31, 7-7:45PM Lewis S. Mills High School - Rm A124 Line Dancing - Beginner Course Fee: $59 8 sessions (F) William Belejack (MUS 106) Spotlight Dance Studio, Farmington Line dancing is healthy for both the Chords are Key for Guitar Course Fee: $65 body and the mind, as well as a lot of Dan Fontana (MUS 142) fun! This is a great opportunity to learn Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar Adult Tap - Advanced Beginner how to line dancing while having a but simply fi nd it diffi cult to fi nd the Amy Perales (MUS 143) good time. Each week, the degree of time? In just a few hours you can learn Adult Tap for Advanced Beginners is diffi culty will gradually increase for both enough about playing the guitar to give students who have completed beginner the dances and critiques. Come alone you years of musical enjoyment, and you level tap dancing or are previous, or with a partner! won’t have to take private lessons to do confi dent tappers. A wonderful Feb 26 - May 7, 6:30-7:30PM it. This crash course will teach you some opportunity to exercise in a unique and 10 sessions (T) basic chords and get you playing along fun way! Start with a gentle stretch, learn Farmington High School - Cafe with your favorite songs right away. or review a tap step, work on techniques, Course Fee: $89, Senior Fee (65+): $75 Bring your acoustic guitar. Fee includes and fi nish with a short combination. the online book and online instructional Wear comfortable clothing and do Line Dancing - High Beginner videos. not forget your tap shoes. Don’t have William Belejack (MUS 136) Mar 6, 6:30-9PM tap shoes but want to experience the The High Beginner course is for 1 session (W) course for the fi rst time? We may have experienced beginners who want Lewis S. Mills High School - Rm A124 a gently used pair that you can borrow improve their line dancing skills and Course Fee: $59 or purchase. master their steps. Progress to more A) Jan 25 - Mar 15, 6-6:45PM challenging moves while line dancing to 14” Frame Drum Building Course a variety of music, rhythms and genres. B) Mar 29 - May 31, 6-6:45PM NEW Feb 28 - May 9, 6:30-7:30PM Edward Hare (MUS 148) 8 sessions (F) 10 sessions (Th) In this course you will be provided Spotlight Dance Studio, Farmington Farmington High School - Cafe a drum kit, light hand tools and all Course Fee: $65 Course Fee: $89, Senior Fee (65+): $75 needed instructions to build a 14” cedar frame drum, that you will take home. Introduction to Playing the All materials are included. NO SENIOR Ukulele DISCOUNT. Howie Therriault (MUS 144) A) Feb 17, 10AM-1PM Learn how to form chords, strum an ukulele and play from a song sheet that B) Apr 14, 1-4PM contains lyrics and chord diagrams. For 1 session (Su) beginners - ability to read music is not Sharing the Light Holistic Center, Avon necessary. Students need to bring a Course Fee: $100 ukulele each night. You can purchase a Diamond Head ukulele on amazon.com Share your talents with others? (price range of $30 - $40). WANT TO Mar 6 - Apr 17, 7-8PM Call (860) 404-0290 or complete a 6 sessions (W) TEACH A Farmington High School - Rm 906 Course Proposal Form available at Course Fee: $65 COURSE? fpsct.org/fce

Phone: (860) 404-0290 Fax: (860) 404-0294 • FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION 29 MUSIC & DANCE NATURE & OUTDOORS Violin/Viola Beginner or Boating Course-Power Squadron Basic Beekeeping Intermediate Lessons (Gr. K-6 or (NAT 105) Ted Jones (NAT 120) This course is presented by Hartford Learn the basics of beekeeping 16+ years) NEW Janet Fantozzi (MUS 145) Power Squadron and is designed to including bee biology, equipment, and provide beginning boaters with the beehive management. 5 of the total 6 Start your musical journey to becoming information and techniques vital to the sessions will take place in the classroom. a good violinist or violist using the safe enjoyment of America’s fastest The last session will be a hands-on Suzuki Method. Learn how to hold the growing family sport. Completion fi eld demo in an apiary working with bow and instrument and play traditional of this course also satisfi es the state live honey bees (date Time TBA). The folk songs. Students must bring their education requirements for the CT textbook, Beekeeping Basics, will be own violin/viola, bow, Suzuki Book 1 Boating Safety Operator’s Permit available for purchase for $15 from the (or current book for intermediate) and and PWC (personal water craft). This instructor the fi rst night. CD to class. These are private lessons, course will cover boat handling, one half hour sessions, one-on-one Mar 12 - Apr 16, 6:30-8:30PM elementary seamanship, registration instruction, for beginner or intermediate 5 sessions (T) and equipment requirements, marine Farmington High School - Rm 913 students in Grades K-6 or 16+ years of charts and aid to navigation, the marine Course Fee: $75 age. Instructor can help students with compass, marine radio, trailering, and size and rental if needed. Select time marlinespike seamanship (knot-tying Basic Bicycle Maintenance and slot when registering. and line handling). A materials fee of Repair A) Jan 8 - Feb 12, 3:30-6:30PM $69 for books and supplies is payable Douglas Gerlach (NAT 130) 6 sessions (T) to the instructor the fi rst night. This course will provide you with B) Jan 10 - Feb 14, 3:30-6:30PM Feb 28 - May 2, 6:30-8:30PM the skills necessary to perform basic 6 sessions (Th) 9 sessions (Th) maintenance on your bike to ensure C) Feb 26 - Apr 16, 3:30-6:30PM Farmington High School - Rm 913 it functions effi ciently between major 6 sessions (T) Course Fee: $49 servicing, therefore prolonging the life D) Feb 28 - Apr 18, 3:30-6:30PM of your bike and its components. Learn 6 sessions (Th) Hikes how to conduct a pre-ride bike safety Hike Leaders (NAT 102) E) Apr 23 - May 28, 3:30-6:30PM check, how to change a tire, patch a 6 sessions (T) Join us for 8+ moderately paced 4 to tube following a puncture, cleaning 6-mile hikes on wooded trails and over a F) Apr 25 - May 30, 3:30-6:30PM and re-lubing your drivechain to 6 sessions (Th) variety of terrains within the surrounding prevent wear and tear and encourage a area. Hikers must be in reasonably good smoother ride, basic brake adjustment, First Church of Christ, Unionville - Chapel fi tness condition as the trails have rocky and basic gear adjustment. We will also Rm and steep sections. Good hiking boots cover basic bicycle fi t and helmet fi t, Course Fee: $240 and water are essential, and hiking and some basic safety tips for riding on poles are recommended! The complete the bicycle trail and the road. YOU DO schedule and the meeting places for NOT NEED TO BRING YOUR BIKE! each hike will be posted on www. May 8, 6-9PM cthikes.com. Any postponement due to 1 session (W) weather will be communicated by email Farmington High School - Rm 911 the morning of each hike. Course Fee: $25 Apr 25 - June 13, 8:45AM-12:15PM 8 sessions (Th) Astronomy Introduction - Part I Visit www.cthikes.com for locations Trip Fee: $89 NEW Ronald Zincone (NAT 138) Hop on board the cosmic express and take a journey from our precious planet earth through our solar system and beyond! Learn about our cosmic neighborhood. Study such celestial wonders as the planets, stars, comets, meteors, our sun and moon and so much more. We encourage you to register early. It Feb 25, 6-9PM REGISTER 1 session (M) can often make or break a course! Conard High School, West Hartford - Rm EARLY! 170 fpsct.org/fce Course Fee: $25

30 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION • Register online at www.fpsct.org/fce NATURE & OUTDOORS PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Register online Astronomy Introduction - Part II NEW fpsct.org/fce Ronald Zincone (NAT 139) Does the Cosmos fascinate you? Do you often fi nd yourself staring up at Epi Pen and Medication Training the night sky with jaw-dropping awe? Nurse Consultants (PER 201) Would you like to learn more about our The fi rst half of this course will cover Cosmic neighborhood? Well, it’s time training on allergic reactions and how to hop on board the cosmic express to handle an anaphylactic emergency. and take a journey from our precious Training includes all styles of Epi Pens, planet earth to our solar system and review of authorization, and care plans beyond! In this follow up course to for children with these reactions in the Astronomy Introduction I, instructor and childcare setting. Re-certifi cation is astrophotographer, Ronald Zincone required every year. The second half will teach you how to break into this of this course will cover training on fascinating hobby covering topics safe administration of medication in a such as choosing and using childcare setting in accordance with the equipment, such as telescopes, Offi ce of Early Childcare regulations optical eyepieces, accessories, for childcare staff. Re-certifi cation is tips and techniques and do’s required every three years. All childcare and dont’s. The instructor programs that accept Care For Kids will then take you on a must have staff trained by September journey to learn about 30, 2018. Register online at www. Deep Space subjects such as galaxies, Appalachian Trail 2 nurseconsultantsllc.com or call (860) nebulas, star clusters, comets, meteors State Hike 500-9042. and more! NEW Ben Smith (NAT 140) A) Feb 5, 6-9PM Apr 1, 6-9PM This hike captures an 11.7 mile excerpt 1 session (M) B) May 7, 6-9PM of the Appalachian Trail experience Conard High School, West Hartford - Rm in two states. It traverses a gorgeous 1 session (T) 170 Farmington High School - Rm 810 portion of the east escarpment of the Course Fee: $25 Course Fee: $69 Taconic Range, beginning at Lion’s Head Call Nurse Consultants (860) 500-9042 Historic Farmington/Unionville in Salisbury, CT and ending at Race Bicycle Tour Brook Falls in MA. You will attain the AT First Aid for Childcare Providers via the Lions Head Trail off Bunker Hill Douglas Gerlach (NAT 134) Nurse Consultants (PER 202) Road, traverse the Taconic Plateau to the Traveling by bicycle is the perfect way top of Bear Mountain, the highest peak Approved by the Offi ce of Early to see and experience the history of in CT, then descend steeply into the Childhood, this course will teach Farmington and Unionville. This 12 to Sages Ravine. The trail then crosses into basic fi rst aid, communicable diseases 15-mile leisurely-paced bicycle ride will MA and ascends the long and dazzling in childcare centers, and accident make frequent stops at sites of historical beautiful ridge of Race Mountain prevention and safety in a childcare interest, giving riders a taste of the before descending to Route 41 via the setting. All childcare programs that unique heritage of the towns. Led by a Race Brook Falls Trail. This hike is long accept Care for Kids must have staff certifi ed cycling instructor, this ride will and very strenuous in spots and is trained by September 30, 2018. Register take place primarily on paved trails, meant for individuals in great physical online at www.nurseconsultantsllc.com sidewalks and side streets. Suitable for condition. This event will require pairing or call (860) 500-9042. all ages - no rider left behind! Bring with another member in the group for A) Feb 26 - Mar 5, 6-9PM water and dress appropriately. Meet at a car spot (will be coordinated after B) Apr 30 - May 14, 6-9PM the Unionville shopping plaza bicycle enrollment by the instructor). Rain date: rack (across from CVS). Sunday, May 26, 2019. 2 sessions (T) May 25, 8:30AM-12:30PM Farmington High School - Rm 810 May 25, 10AM-5PM 1 session (Sa) Course Fee: $80 1 session (Sa) Unionville Bicycle Rack Call Nurse Consultants (860) 500-9042 S. Undermountain Road, Sheffi eld, MA Trip Fee: $19 Trip Fee: $45

Phone: (860) 404-0290 Fax: (860) 404-0294 • FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION 31 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PET CARE CPR Adult Child and Infant Dunkirk, Dieppe and D-Day Dog Grooming Nurse Consultants (PER 210) Claudette Munson (PET 100) Learn how you can help someone in a NEW Your pet deserves the best! Learn James Shelmerdine (PER 213) medical emergency. This is an American techniques of proper brushing, nail Safety and Health Institute certifi ed What did Dunkirk and Dieppe have clipping and ear cleaning, as well as course. Approved by the Offi ce of Early to with D-Day? Would D-Day have tips on trimming and fl ea control. Dogs Childhood (OEC), it is designed to been any different without these two are welcome - unless they are “unruly.” prepare students to provide CPR, use battles? When did we go in? How did Taught by Claudette Munson, owner of an AED in a safe and timely manner, we go in? Should we have gone in? Claudette’s Creative Clippin’s Pet Salon and foreign body airway obstruction Why did we do Dieppe? Learn how in Unionville. these battles impacted the decisions (Choking). Register online at www. Apr 3, 7-8:30PM for D-Day and how that day changed nurseconsultantsllc.com or call (860) 1 session (W) 500-9042. the course of WWII and how we saved Claudette’s Creative Clippin’s Pet Salon, thousands of lives in one battle, lost A) Jan 29, 6-9PM Unionville thousands in the other two, and how Course Fee: $24 B) Apr 23, 6-9PM the 3 were connected. Instructor James Shelmerdine is a retired U.S. Army 1 session (T) The Role of Therapy Dogs Lieutenant Colonel of the Infantry who Farmington High School - Rm 810 Robert Casey (PET 123) Course Fee: $80 served in Korea as an enlisted man and Learn the therapeutic benefi t animals Call Nurse Consultants (860) 500-9042 as an offi cer during the Vietnam and have on people that need comfort or Desert Storm Wars. A graduate of the company. A registered therapy dog First Aid for the Community U.S. Army Command and General Staff will be in the class as the instructor Nurse Consultants (PER 211) College. discusses the role of a therapy dog in Learn basic fi rst aid, accident prevention Mar 5, 6-8PM society. Discussions will include the and safety training for emergencies. 1 session (T) requirements and the course of action Sedgwick Middle School, West Hartford - This course is for anyone that wants to to become a Therapy Dog team and the Rm 212 many different ways to provide service know a little bit more than just putting Course Fee: $25 on a band aid. If you think this course with your Therapy Dog. This is NOT a is for you come join us. You will leave course to bring your dogs! MIA, POW with knowledge that can used to help NEW Mar 19, 2018, 6:30-8PM James Shelmerdine (PER 214) someone in an emergency. Register 1 session (M) online at www.nurseconsultantsllc.com MIA/POW - what does it stand for? For Lewis S. Mills High School - Rm A130 or call (860) 500-9042. centuries, military have gone Missing Course Fee: $10 in Action (MIA) or became Prisoners A) Feb 12, 6-9PM of War (POW) How do we account PetTech® CPR, First Aid and Care B) May 21, 6-9PM for them? What do we owe them? Are for Your Pets they to be forgotten? Learn the process 1 session (T) Howard Myles Bearz (PET 108) Farmington High School - Rm 810 our government goes through to The PetSaver course offers both Course Fee: $85 account for them. Instructor James lecture and training in hands-on skills Call Nurse Consultants (860) 500- Shelmerdine is a retired U. S. for restraining and muzzling, primary 9042 Army Lieutenant Colonel of the assessment, rescue breathing, canine Infantry who served in Korea and feline CPR, choking management, as an enlisted man and as an bleeding and shock management, offi cer during the Vietnam and snout-to-tail assessment for injury and Desert Storm Wars. A graduate wellness, and assessing the pet’s vitals. of the U.S. Army Command and Additional lectures include insect bites General Staff College. and stings, snakebites, hot and cold Mar 19, 6-8PM injuries, seizures, and caring for your 1 session (T) senior Pet-izen. During the class you Sedgwick Middle School, West Hartford will be advised on what equipment - Rm 212 and supplies you will need for putting Course Fee: $25 together your own pet fi rst aid kit. A handbook and muzzle will be included. EARN YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA! NO SENIOR OR EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT Mar 18-25, 6:30-8:30PM FREE courses for residents of Farmington, Unionville, 2 sessions (M) Avon, Canton, Collinsville, Burlington and Harwinton! Farmington High School - Rm 614 Course Fee: $89 see page 5

32 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION • Register online at www.fpsct.org/fce PET CARE TRIPS & TOURS Animal Communication Karen Cote (PET 117) BUS TRIPS Ever wonder what your pet was All bus trips depart from and return to the DOT thinking? This course teaches you how COMMUTER PARKING LOT (across from Target) unless to intuitively connect with your pet. This can aid in addressing behavioral issues otherwise noted! that arise when bringing a new pet Philadelphia Flower Show or into the household, end of life issues, Fenway Park Tour, Boston NEW and much more! Bring a photo of your Tours by Design (TRI 606) “Day on Your Own” NEW pet(s). The instructor, Karen D. Cote, is a Tour the home of the Boston Red Silver Mill Tours (TRI 238) professional animal communicator. Sox, 2018 World Series Champions! The 2019 Philadelphia International Apr 17, 6-9PM "America's Most Beloved Ballpark" is Flower Show will have a FLOWER POWER 1 session (W) uniquely nestled in the city of Boston. theme. Celebrate the contributions of Farmington High School - Rm 616 Fenway Park is a place where dreams fl ower to our lives with a tie-in to the 50th Course Fee: $29 are made, traditions are celebrated and anniversary of Woodstock. Show held at baseball is forever. See the home of Red the Reading Terminal Market, or you can Sox Legends, Williams, Yaz, Fisk and Rice. go to Philadelphia and enjoy the day Visit Pesky's Pole and sit atop the world on your own! Visit the Reading Terminal Beautiful Brooklyn, NY NEW famous Green Monster which stands 37 Market, historic sites and shopping Tours of Distinction (TRI 605) feet 2 inches high overlooking left fi eld. venues that are within easy walking Spend the day in Brooklyn, NY! First Experienced tour guides will provide a distance of each other. Maps and meal stop is The Brooklyn Museum of Art. thrilling, 1 hour, walking tour of Fenway recommendations will be provided. Trip Built in 1895, the museum had plans Park. Time on your own to shop at the includes motorcoach, admission and to be the largest art museum in the Red Sox Team Store and lunch on your group leader. Lunch is on your own. world. The museum exhibits collections own at Faneuil Hall marketplace. Trip Mar 2, 6AM-10PM that seek to embody the rich artistic includes motorcoach, tour and group 1 session (Sa) heritage of world cultures and is known leader. Trip Fee: $127, Trip Fee without tour: $89 for its expansive collections of Egyptian, July 6, 8AM-6PM 1 session (Sa) African, and American Art, in addition Boston Flower and Garden Show Trip Fee: $89 to 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th century Tours by Design (TRI 160) paintings, sculptures, and decorative Colorful life-sized gardens, intricate Ansel Adams at The Boston art. Here, you will have a guided tour. fl oral arrangements, informative lectures Then it's on to the Brooklyn Botanical Museum of Fine Arts NEW and demonstrations will incorporate Gardens, founded in 1910, and located Friendship Tours (TRI 295) elements of the popular food gardening in the Prospect Park area of Brooklyn. See the beautiful black and white trend. Learn about organics, small- The garden contains a large number of photographs of Ansel Adams in a special space gardens, homesteading hobbies, specialty "gardens within the Garden," exhibit: “Ansel Adams in Our Time” at edibles as ornamentals and family- plant collections, and the Steinhardt the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Many friendly spaces for outdoor dining and Conservatory which houses the C.V. of his most celebrated works featuring entertaining. There will be time on Starr Bonsai Museum, 3 climate-themed the National Parks will be on display. your own at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. plant pavilions, a glass aquatic plant You will have time to explore the Trip includes motorcoach, admission house, and an art gallery. After the entire museum collection and and group leader. Maps and Gardens, enjoy lunch at Brooklyn's have lunch in the museum meal recommendations with be classic, Jr's Restaurant. Choice of: Brisket cafes. Trip includes provided. Lunch will of Beef, or Roast Half Spring Chicken, or motorcoach, be on your own. Fried/Broiled Cod, or Broiled Cod. Trip admission and Mar 16, 8AM- includes motorcoach, admission to all group leader. 7PM venues and group leader. Feb 23, 1 session (Sa) Trip Fee: Apr 6, 7AM-8:30PM 8:30AM-6PM $95 1 session (Sa) 1 session (Sa) Trip Fee: $125 Trip Fee: $95

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Phone: (860) 404-0290 Fax: (860) 404-0294 • FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION 33 TRIPS & TOURS USS Intrepid Museum Explore Chinatown & Little Italy, Tour of Lincoln Center Silver Mill Tours (TRI 170) NEW NYC NEW Tours by Design (TRI 602) One of the most successful ships in U.S. Friendship Tours (TRI 102) Lincoln Center is home to 11 of the history is now one of the most unique Enjoy a day exploring Chinatown and world’s most prestigious cultural attractions in NYC. Building on the long Little Italy in New York. Tour begins organizations, including the New York and distinguished history of the aircraft at the Golden Unicorn where you will Philharmonic, New York City Ballet, carrier USS Intrepid, the Museum sample many different dishes from Metropolitan Opera, Chamber Music provides a glimpse back to a time when dumplings to spring rolls to classic Society, Lincoln Center Theater, Jazz the future of the free world hinged on Chinese cuisine, all served family at Lincoln Center, and more. Enjoy these great ships. The Intrepid Sea, Air style. After lunch, your local guide will a 75-minute guided tour exploring & Space Museum showcases the WW take you on a 2 hour walking tour of the 16-acre campus while listening to II aircraft carrier the USS Intrepid, the Chinatown and Little Italy to see the insider stories of this iconic destination’s submarine USS Growler and a Concorde hanging Peking ducks, Chinese bakeries past and present, and learn of hidden supersonic airplane. The Intrepid is and fruit markets, sidewalk vendors and gems little known to even the most also host to OSO Manhattan, a USMS bargain shopping. Next, stroll through frequent visitors. Enjoy time on your recruiting station. Enjoy the Space Little Italy and Mulberry Street, the heart own in Lincoln Center area. Trip includes Shuttle Pavilion where Enterprise sits just of little Italy, and learn about Italian motorcoach, guided tour and group 10-feet off the ground, allowing visitors immigration, relax with a gelato, cannoli leader. to walk directly underneath this historic and take home some pastries. Trip artifact. Striking images, descriptive May 11, 9:30AM-6PM includes motorcoach, dim sum brunch, 1 session (Sa) texts, dramatic lighting and immersive guided tour and group leader. Trip Fee: $69 video reveal the space shuttle orbiters Apr 13, 8AM-7:30PM role in Science and Technology. Trip 1 session (Sa) Boston On Your Own includes motorcoach, admission and Trip Fee: $109 Tours by Design (TRI 148) group leader. Lunch is on own. Stroll Boston’s North End with Italian Apr 27, Time TBA Rapids & White Water Rafting cafes, shops and restaurants or visit 1 session (Sa) the Old North Church, the Paul Revere Trip Fee: $125 NEW Tours of Distinction (TRI 604) House or Faneuil Hall Marketplace where West Point Dress Parade Head to Charlemont, MA for a white patriots had their fi ery revolutionary speeches. Walk the Freedom Trail, shop Friendship Tours (TRI 147) water rafting adventure. Go down the Newbury Street, walk the brick sidewalks West Point Academy invites you to view Fife Brook section of the Deerfi eld River. This adventure is about 10 miles of Beacon Hill, take a Duck Tour, visit the famous Dress Parade, conducted the Museum of Fine Arts or the Isabella with great pomp and circumstance on long and has class 11-111 rapids. There are roughly 25 rapids over the Stewart Gardner Museum. The city of the West Point Academy grounds. The Boston is your oyster - explore!! Trip cadets march in full uniform in cadence course of the trip; Lemon Squeezer, Minefi eld, and the largest rapid Zoar includes motorcoach and group leader. with the military music, presenting arms Maps and meals recommendations will in unison. West Point Academy was Gap. Halfway through the day you will stop for a riverside picnic lunch. Your be provided. Lunch is on your own. Drop established in 1802 and is a national off and pick up location will be at Surface landmark with historic building and guide will fi ll you in on local history during the calmer rafting sections as Road, near Faneuil Hall monuments overlooking the Hudson Marketplace. River. Enjoy lunch at the historic Thayer you enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Hotel and take a guided tour of West the Berkshires. At the conclusion of the May 5, 8AM-7PM trip you can view a video of your rafting 1 session (Su) Point Academy where you will see the Trip Fee: $75 Cadet Chapel, Trophy Point, and the trip and have an opportunity to buy Hudson River lookout. Trip includes some photos. A signed liability waiver is motorcoach, lunch, tour, group leader required - anyone with a heart condition and gratuities. NOTE: A current photo ID cannot take the trip per the (drivers license or passport) is required rafting company policy. Trip for all passengers 16+ years of age. includes motorcoach, Upon registering please provide your rafting, lunch and group DOB, gender, state of residence, and ID leader. type. The same ID will also be needed Apr 26, 6:45AM-9PM the day of the trip. 1 session (F) Trip Fee: $179 Apr 27, 7:30AM-7:30PM 1 session (Sa) Trip Fee: $125

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Bronx Zoo NYC Foodie Trip Metropolitan Museum of Art, Silver Mill Tours (TRI 125) Tours by Design (TRI 177) NYC Opened in 1899, the Bronx Zoo is Eat your way through some of the Tours by Design (TRI 133) the fl agship of the largest network of fabulous neighborhoods of NYC. Visit Spend the day at the Metropolitan metropolitan zoos in the North America Zabar’s, a gourmet emporium located Museum of Art and the Met Breuer. - with some 6,000 animals representing on the Upper West Side specializing The Met Breuer provides additional 650 species from around the world. The in smoked fi st, caviar, coffee, cheese, space to explore the art of the 20th zoo is comprised of 265 acres of park kitchen goods and housewares. Visit and 21st centuries through the global land and naturalistic habitats through Little Italy and Chinatown and browse breadth and historical reach of the Met's which the Bronx River fl ows. The is no the markets offering a selection of unparalleled collection. Explore the other zoo in the world that offers the artisan pastas, olive oils, vinegars, museums extraordinary collection of art diversity and superb viewing that you polenta, bread, and fresh produce. from all parts of the world for the past will fi nd here. Trip includes motorcoach, Browse Kam Man, the premiere Asian 5,000 years. The museums Egyptian, Total Experience ticket and group grocery store full of spices, dried Asian and European collections are the leader. Lunch is on your own. Total mushrooms, fresh tofu, duck, take-out worlds' fi nest. Browse exhibits, such Experience Ticket gives you access foods, and a basement full of cookware as the Modern and Contemporary Art to the special exhibits and attractions and dinnerware. Sample Hong Kong gallery, Arms and Armor gallery, Arts of including the 4D Theatre, Congo Gorilla style dim at Golden Unicorn, visit Ten Africa, Oceania and Americas gallery, Forest, Butterfl y Zone, Children’s Zoo, Ren, an excellent tea shop, sample the and the Greek and Roman Art gallery. and the Wild Asia Monorail! wonderful Pho soup at Nha Trang, or Trip includes motorcoach, admission, May 11, Time TBA visit Despana, which carries Spanish audio guide and group leader. Meal 1 session (Sa) specialties, such as serrano ham, recommendations will be provided. Adult $89, Child (12 and under) $79 chorizo, quince fruit, marcona almonds, Lunch is on your own. manchego cheese and chocolate. June 1, 8AM-8PM Gilded Age of the Berkshires Enjoy time on your own to shop and 1 session (Sa) have lunch. Trip includes motorcoach Trip Fee: $95 NEW and group leader. Maps and meal Friendship Tours (TRI 199) recommendations will be provided. Newport Flower Show at Tour Ventfort Hall in Lenox, MA, one of May 18, 7AM-8PM the last remaining Gilded Age Cottages. Rosecliff Mansion 1 session (Sa) Tours by Design (TRI 134) Savor a special lunch and tea in the Trip Fee: $79 Hall’s elegant dining room consisting of Visit New England’s premier fl ower show sandwiches, fruit, cake, cookies, cider, Hamilton: The Walking Tour at the Rosecliff Mansion in Newport. and hot tea. After lunch the Berkshire The theme for 2019 Newport Flower NEW Show is “Audubon Artistic Adventures.” Cottages Historical Riding Tour will NY Discovery (TRI 343) American ornithologist and painter take us through the Stockbridge-Lenox Have you seen Hamilton on Broadway? countryside highlighting how and why John James Audubon (1785-1851) Take a tour of historical sites in Lower declared that he only came alive when artists, writers, musicians and others have Manhattan associated with Founding fl ocked to the Berkshires over the last “in the fi eld” of this wild new land. His Father Alexander Hamilton, the nation’s artful hand created a pictorial journal 150 years to make this area “America’s fi rst Secretary of the Treasury. Sites Premier Cultural Resort.” Next, enjoy a not only of the birds he loved but also of include Hamilton’s grave at Trinity their habitats. Travel with this visionary special walking tour of the Tanglewood Church; the place where he and campus, home of the Boston Symphony naturalist in our own Artistic Adventure. Jefferson negotiated the formation Trip includes motorcoach, admission Orchestra. Trip includes motorcoach, of the nation’s capital; and the site of lunch, tours and group leader. and group leader. Maps and meal his home. Though not offi cially tied recommendations will be provided. May 4, 8:15AM-5:45PM to the Broadway musical, an excellent Lunch is on your own. Time on your 1 session (Sa) companion to better understanding Trip Fee: $109 own in wharf area with maps and lunch the historical elements of the show. recommendations. Trip includes motorcoach, tour, group leader, and all gratuities. 11AM tour June 22, 7:30AM-7PM Register online 1 session (Sa) then time on your own. Trip Fee: $89 May 25, 8AM-6PM fpsct.org/fce 1 session (Sa) Trip Fee: $109 Phone: (860) 404-0290 Fax: (860) 404-0294 • FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION 35 TRIPS & TOURS Old and New Money - 5th We encourage you to register early. It Avenue and Central Park West REGISTER can often make or break a course! NEW EARLY! NY Discovery (TRI 300) fpsct.org/fce Social status in New York today is primarily determined by wealth rather History’s Mystery - Governors Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, than pedigree, but that was not always Island NYC the case. At the turn of the century, NEW NY Discovery (TRI 299) Tours by Design (TRI 131) the old money of New York began to Visit both the Statue of Liberty and settle along the eastern side of Central A walking tour of Governors Island -- Ellis Island, including the museum at Park, Fifth Avenue, to build classic one of America’s most curious places the base of the statue, walk the Great mansions of distinction. By contrast, -- once a secluded military installation, Hall, and visit the National Immigration the new money, unwelcome on Fifth where you will see a War of 1812 fort, Museum featuring the Wall of Honor. Avenue, formed its own community a Confederate prison camp, the site of Walk the fl oors at Ellis Island and visit on the other side of the park, Central the fi nal Reagan-Gorbachev Summit, the Statue of Liberty Museum located Park West, rejecting the traditions of and locations associated with US Grant, at in the pedestal of the Statue which the old money building the fi rst luxury The Wright Brothers and Gen. George traces the history and symbolism of the apartment buildings and embracing a Marshall. While there, consider visiting Statue and has full scale replicas of the less classic style. Enjoy a walking tour New York’s newest park, The Hills, Statue’s face and foot on display. Trip of the two grand boulevards of wealth, and audacious feat of engineering includes motorcoach, timed admission with sites that show the differences and design that will forever transform to ferry at Battery Park and Museum at between these well-to-do Victorian New Yorkers’ relationship with the the base of the Statue, and group leader. communities in terms of architecture, Harbor. Trip includes motorcoach, tour, Maps and meal recommendations will social graces, and the professions of group leader, and all gratuities. Tour at be provided. Lunch will be on your own. those that lived there. Stops include The 10:30AM and then time on your own. Dakota, The Prasada, The Payne Whitney June 29, 7:30AM-6PM July 13, 7AM-7:30PM 1 session (Sa) and the Harry Sinclair, James Duck and 1 session (Sa) Trip Fee: $99 Henry Clay Frick mansions. Trip includes Trip Fee: $109 motorcoach, tour, group leader, and all Cape Ann Whale Watch, gratuities. Tour at 11AM with time on Macy’s Fireworks & Cruise your own after. Silver Mill Tours (TRI 248) Gloucester, MA NEW Tours by Design (TRI 603) June 8, 8AM-6PM Make this July 4th one to remember 1 session (Sa) aboard Statue Cruises. As the sun sets Visit Stellwagon Bank to view the Trip Fee: $109 behind Lady Liberty, enjoy the evening incredible whales off Provincetown. under the New York City skyline watching Stellwagon Bank is the prime viewing Erie Canal Cruise the legendary Macy’s Fireworks display spot for whales in the Eastern United Silver Mill Tours (TRI 244) over the river. This spectacular fi reworks States. Tour departs at 1:30PM. We Cruise the beautiful Mohawk River and show is sponsored by Macy’s, dating may view minke, fi nback, right, and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the back to 1958, is synchronized to a wide humpback whales, as well as dolphins, Mohawk Valley. Board the ‘Lil Diamond.’ variety of musical styles from the New porpoises and seals. Lunch is on your for a 90-min narrated cruise on the Eerie York Pops Orchestra. Dance the night own. Trip includes motorcoach, whale Canal through the Locks as our captain away with live entertainment onboard watch and group leader. Maps and meal explains the history and importance of and enjoy a light buffet of assorted recommendations will be provided. these locks to the waterway. The tour sandwiches and wraps, an array of July 20, 9AM-8PM passes through massive guard gates salads, desserts and drinks. Cash bar is 1 session (Sa) and the Historic Fort Herkimer Church, available for those 21+ years of age - ID Trip Fee: $95 which is one of the oldest surviving is required. Trip includes motorcoach, churches in New York State. A buffet buffet, fi reworks, entertainment and New York Yankees vs Boston Red lunch will be served at the Waterfront group leader. Sox Grille, which is located right on the July 4, Time TBA Tours by Design (TRI 100) Mohawk, at the Herkimer Marina. Trip 1 session (Th) Take a trip to Yankee Stadium where Trip Fee: $259 includes motorcoach, buffet lunch, the rivalry between the NY Yankees and cruise and group leader. the Boston Red Sox move into a new June 15, Time TBA chapter. Game time is 7:05PM. Seats in 1 session (Sa) section 134. Trip includes motorcoach, Trip Fee: $159 game ticket and group leader. Aug 2, 2PM-1AM 1 session (F) Trip Fee: $179 36 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION • Register online at www.fpsct.org/fce TRIPS & TOURS National Baseball Hall of Fame, Saratoga Horse Racing Silver Mill Tours (TRI 141) Register online Cooperstown, NY NEW Silver Mill Tours (TRI 249) Saratoga Race Course - the oldest race Located on Main Street in the heart track with the richest tradition in the fpsct.org/fce country. Thoroughbred racing has no of picturesque Cooperstown, NY the Maine’s Coney Island National Baseball Hall of Fame and finer setting than the Saratoga Race NEW Tours of Distinction (TRI 196) Museum is one of the country’s most Course. Named one of the world’s popular destinations and is surely the greatest sporting venues by Sports Spend the day on Peaks Island, known best-known sports shrine in the world. Illustrated, the past comes alive in the as Maine’s Coney Island, in Portland, On June 12, 1939, the National Baseball historic grandstand every summer as Maine exploring the island, coastal Museum opened its doors for the first fans experience not only the best in views and history. After a short ferry ride time, in honor of the 100th anniversary racing, but the unmatched ambience and to the island relax as you are swept all of the mythical “first game” that charm of historic Saratoga Springs. The around the island on an electric golf cart allegedly was played in Cooperstown population of Saratoga Springs triples to for a guided tour where you will see and on June 12, 1839. The first 4 classes of 75,000 when the thoroughbreds return learn about the unique perspectives of Hall of Fame electees were honored on each summer, with those who come for island life, leisure activities, picturesque that day in 1939. This is every fan’s “Field the races discovering the area’s amazing cottages, unique shops, and World War of Dreams” with its stories, legends and breadth of history and culture. Tour II forts. Lunch will be served at the Inn on magic to be passed on from generation includes motorcoach, admission and Peaks Island. Choice of Baked Haddock to generation. Trip includes motorcoach, reserved seating at the race, hot dog, Florentine, Garlic Teriyaki Tips or admission and group leader. Induction soda, program and group leader. Chicken Marsala. Meal choice is needed Ceremony at the Clark Sports Center A) Aug 4, Time TBA at time of registration. Trip includes will be at 1:30PM You are welcome to 1 session (Su) motorcoach, lunch, ferry, Guided Driving Tour, all taxes and gratuities and bring chairs and coolers. B) Aug 10, Time TBA group leader. July 21, Time TBA 1 session (Sa) Sept 7, 6:45AM-9PM 1 session (Su) C) Aug 17, Time TBA 1 session (Sa) Trip Fee: $115 1 session (Sa) Trip Fee: $159 D) Aug 22, Time TBA The Revolution, Civil War and JFK 1 session (Th) Rhode Island Lighthouse Cruise - Boston, MA NEW Silver Mill Tours (TRI 175) NY Discovery (TRI 344) Trip Fee: $99 Lighthouses are an essential part of our Go beyond the Freedom Trail and American culture, reminding us that our uncover Boston’s most important 18th American Museum of Natural History - NYC nation was built on maritime commerce. century, 19th century and 20th century They stand as symbols of altruism, Tours by Design (TRI 168) national history on a walking tour strength, hope, faith and guidance. through Beacon Hill and historic Central Explore the origins of the history of Enjoy a 90-min cruise onboard the Boston. See locations associated with mankind, view the largest dinosaur Millennium, the largest most luxurious both turning points in U.S. History and skeleton ever found, the Titanosaur, a sightseeing catamaran in all of New the Civil War, as well as sites revealing cast of a 122 foot long dinosaur, so new England, showcasing some of Rhode the story of Boston’s own JFK. Stops that it has not been formally named by Island’s most beautiful lighthouses. include Faneuil Hall, the home of Julia the paleontologists who discovered it. The captain will take you throughout Ward Howe, who wrote Battle Hymn See brilliant gems in the Hall of Minerals Narragansett Bay bringing you close to of the Republic, the church where and take in an exhibit about Earth. Visit these historic landmarks. Enjoy lunch Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman the Rose Center for Earth and Space, at Quonset Officers Club with a choice condemned slavery, sites associated with and take in the Planetarium Show, “Dark of New England Baked Scrod or Pan- John Wilkes Booth, the Massachusetts Universe,” which celebrates the pivotal Sauteed Chicken Cutlet. Shop at the 54th Regiment, which was honored in discoveries that have led us to greater historic Wickford Village, nestled along the film Glory, the gravesites of patriots knowledge of the structure and history the waterfront of Wickford Harbor. John Hancock, Paul Revere and Samuel of the universe, our place in it and to new Wickford is a thriving commercial Adams, the site of the Boston Massacre, frontiers for exploration. Trip includes village with a wonderful sense of history JFK’s Boston residences, The Union motorcoach, admission (including the - come watch the boats, enjoy a snack Oyster House and the site of Kennedy’s Rose Center for Earth and Space and at an outdoor cafe, browse through the immortal “Shining City on the Hill” the Planetarium show: “Dark Universe”). shops, and even feed the ducks. Trip speech. Trip includes motorcoach, 3PM All special exhibits are included in your includes motorcoach, cruise, lunch, and tour, admission, group leader, and all admission. Meals are on your own (in group leader. gratuities. museum or in the area). Sept 15, Time TBA July 27, 9AM-8PM August 17, 8AM-7:30PM 1 session (Su) 1 session (Sa) 1 session (Sa) Trip Fee: $129 Trip Fee: $105 Trip Fee: $105 Phone: (860) 404-0290 Fax: (860) 404-0294 • FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION 37 TRIPS & TOURS

Martha’s Vineyard Hudson Valley Garlic Festival and Providence Foodie Tour Silver Mill Tours (TRI 500) NEW River Foliage Cruise Tours of Distinction (TRI 198) Friendship Tours (TRI 205) This tiny island remains one of the most Join us for a “Progressive Meal” around popular and picturesque destinations Visit the Hudson Valley Garlic Festival Providence with an expert local guide. in New England. Beaches, bicycling, and River Foliage Cruise - located Your guide will take you to 3 fun foodie fabulous food, dazzling arts, culture, between the picturesque Catskill spots with FOOD INCLUDED. The fi rst fi shing, birding, and so much more Mountains and the mighty Hudson River stop will be at Yolenis for appetizers awaits you! Located just 7 miles off Cape in historic Saugerties, NY. Walk around where you can enjoy a buffet of Greek Cod, your Vineyard experience is just a the marketplace and visit the food alley specialities. Next we will stop at Trattoria short ferry ride away. The towns on the featuring garlic enhanced foods such Zooma for Italian wood-fi red pizza. Vineyard offer surprising diversity, each as sausage, pulled pork, garlic soup, Finally, we will stop at Ristorante Roma with its own character and personality: garlic green beans and even garlic ice for Italian desserts and coffee. After all EDGARTOWN is a seaside village of cream. Enjoy entertainment, cooking that food and shopping, sit back and boutique shopping and pristine harbor demonstrations given by renowned relax on a driving tour of Providence’s views. OAK BLUFFS has the Flying chefs of the Hudson Valley, instructive highlights by a local guide. Trip includes Horses carousel, an arcade plus the garlic growing and braiding talks, motorcoach, food at 3 foodie spots, tour history and charm of the “gingerbread” and numerous arts and craft vendors. and group leader. houses in the Methodist campgrounds. Board the “Rip Van Winkle” for a 2-hour VINEYARD HAVEN offers visitors a Nov 16, 8:15AM-7:30PM narrated cruise on the majestic Hudson 1 session (Sa) blend of both. Enjoy an island tour with River. Trip includes motorcoach, Trip Fee: $125 a local guide. The small fi shing villages, admission, ferry ticket, group leader, summer resorts, specialty shopping and all gratuities. Lower East Side - Doughnut Plant and unique local restaurants all add to Sept 28, 7:45AM-7PM and Tenement Museum the charm of a magical summer day. 1 session (Sa) NEW Tours by Design (TRI 169) Trip includes motorcoach, ferry from Trip Fee: $105 Falmouth to Oak bluffs, island tour, and Stop at the Doughnut Plant for coffee group leader. Enjoy leisure time for 9/11 Museum and Memorial and doughnuts and walk over to LES lunch and shopping. Tours by Design (TRI 283) Tenement Museum. Enjoy time on your own to explore the Lower East Side, visit Sept 21, Time TBA, 1 session (Sa) Visit the 9/11 Museum and Memorial Katz’s for pastrami, Kossar’s Bialy’s, Russ Trip Fee: $139, Trip Fee without tour: $119 in Lower Manhattan. Timed admission and Daughters, the appetizing shop and to the 9/11 Museum (estimated time the Eldridge Street Synagogue. Shop at museum is 3 hours). Spend some Gotham City Ghost Tour NEW in NYC’s fi rst garment district and view NY Discovery (TRI 342) time on your own at the 9/11 Memorial the galleries and newer shops of this where 2,982 names of the men, Listen to some classic ghost stories exciting neighborhood. There is stair women, and children who perished in and see sites of the historic, infamous, climbing on the Tenement Tour. Trip the attacks of Sept 11, 2001 and Feb eerie and macabre of Greenwich Village includes motorcoach, tour and group 26, 1993 are inscribed in bronze on history. Some stops include the spooky leader. cemetery at St. Marks, the hanging elm, parapets surrounding the twin pools. Nov 10, 6:30AM- the legendary 19th century execution There will be time on your own for lunch and to visit St. Paul’s Chapel, 7PM site, the home of Edgar Allan Poe, the 1 session (Su) site of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fi re, Trinity Church and One Trip Fee: $99 and the burial ground at Washington World Observatory. Trip Square. And you thought only subways includes motorcoach, ran beneath the city streets! Trip admission, and group includes motorcoach, tour at 11 a.m., leader. Maps and meal group leader, and all gratuities. recommendations will be provided. Oct 12, 8AM-6PM 1 session (Sa) Oct 19, 8AM-7PM Trip Fee: $109 1 session (Sa) Trip Fee: $99

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If Farmington Public Schools or Region 10 is closed, Continuing Education courses in the closed district will not meet. In case of a delayed opening or early closing, or, if severe weather develops during the day, visit www.fpsct.org/fce for information. Cancellations will also be announced on TV channels NBC and WFSB. Cancelled courses are postponed to a later date.

38 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION • Register online at www.fpsct.org/fce TRIPS & TOURS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Getting Paid to Talk - Making Silver Mill Tours (TRI 101) Money with Your Voice Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a NEW (WOR 103) (OVE 132) spectacular and colorful parade that Have you ever been told that you have winds through the streets of Manhattan The ‘Land of Enchantment’ welcomes a great voice? This course will explore - one of the Big Apple’s most eagerly you to Albuquerque for this spectacular numerous aspects of voiceover work anticipated events. The parade kicks off event. Round trip fl ights from Hartford to for television, fi lm, radio, audio books, the holidays with unparalleled pomp Albuquerque, NM. A welcome dinner at documentaries and the internet in your and pageantry. The scale of this event is the Chaser Club with direct access onto area. Cover all the basics, including immense as more than 3.5 million people Fiesta Field for the Twilight Twinkle Glow how to prepare the “all important” line the parade route and more than 50 and Afterglow Fireworks show. Watch the demo and how to be successful and million viewers tune in to the television Dawn Patrol balloon takeoff in the dark earn great income in this exciting broadcast. Watch in awe as 10,000 until they can spot the landing sights. fi eld. You will have the opportunity to participants, including the nation’s best Watch the mass ascension of rainbow ask questions and hear examples of marching bands, performance groups, colored balloons for the Albuquerque demos recorded by professional voice giant helium balloons, breathtaking Balloon Fiesta. Take a driving tour of actors. Even get the chance to record a fl oats and the one-and-only Santa Claus, Albuquerque. Visit Santa Fe, the “Royal commercial script under the direction of pass before your eyes. Drop off on 5th City of Holy Faith of St. Francis, ” and our www.voicecoaches.com producer! Avenue between 58th and 59th streets. the Turquoise Museum, Indian Pueblo This course is informative, fun, and a Walk across Central Park by the Plaza Cultural Center, Ski City Cultural Center, great fi rst step for anyone interested Hotel. Trip includes motorcoach, parade Ghost Town of Madrid, New Mexico’s in voice acting professionally. Visit and group leader. famous Sandia Peak, and much more! www.voicecoaches.com/gptt for more Trip includes roundtrip air from Bradley Nov 28, Time TBA information. Airport, 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 session (Th) 3 dinners, sightseeing Apr 2, 6:30-9PM Trip Fee: $77 1 session (T) and admissions Farmington High School - Rm 613 Escorted Yukon per itinerary. Call Course Fee: $25 Friendship Tours & Alaska for rates, more Creating a Rockstar Resume Land and Sea information Journey! or to make a NEW Shari Steele (WOR 136) NEW reservation. (OVE 131) Oct 10-17, 2019 Develop a professional, results-oriented Experience all Call Friendship resume. Students will receive guidelines Alaska and the Tours (800) 243- on resume format, structure and content 1630 Yukon have to offer to showcase accomplishments and on this incredible skills. escorted land and Boston Red Sox Feb 5, 6-7:30PM sea journey. View iconic vs Philadelphia 1 session (T) wildlife in Denali, relive Phillies (in PA) Farmington High School - Rm 903 NEW Course Fee: $50 the Gold Rush in Dawson City (OVE 126) and cruise among breathtaking Enjoy one night at The Wyndham How to Navigate the Job Search glaciers in Glacier Bay. This itinerary Philadelphia Historic District Hotel has many included features, such as situated in the celebrated Old City Process NEW a meal plan on land, the domed train neighborhood of Philadelphia with Shari Steele (WOR 137) to Denali Park and the Yukon White its inviting mix of high-tech spaces Seeking a part-time job, internship or Pass Railroad from Fraser to Skagway. and contemporary decor. This hotel full-time position? This course will cover Enjoy 1 night in anchorage, 2 nights in is an inviting destination where travelers topics including resume and cover letter Denali, 1 night in Fairbanks, 2 nights can relax, dine, meet and embrace the dos and don’ts, company research, in Dawson City, 1 night in Whitehorse, culture of the City of Brotherly Love. Trip interview etiquette, building and 1 night in Skagway, a 4 night cruise to includes 1 buffet breakfast at the hotel, leveraging networks for competitive Glacier Bay, Ketchikan and the inside 1 game ticket, leisure time in Center City advantage, preparing for the interview, passage of Alaska. Call Friendship Tours and the Historic District, tax and service employer communication, and how to for rates, more information or to make a charges, tour director and motorcoach. stand out in the job application. reservation (800) 243-1630. Aug 14-15, 2019 Feb 5, 7:30-9PM June 10-22, 2019 Single: $459, Double: $359, Triple/Quad: 1 session (T) Call Friendship Tours 1(800) 243-1630 $339, Child Sharing w/2 adults: $239 Farmington High School - Rm 905 Course Fee: $50

Phone: (860) 404-0290 Fax: (860) 404-0294 • FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION 39 YOUTH CORNER Babysitting Basics (Ages 11-15) Driver Education by AAA Tiny Tot Tap (Ages 3-4) Terri Benoit (KID 100) (KID 116) NEW Spotlight Dance (KID 619) Taught by an American Red Cross This program includes 30 hours Make noise with your feet and learn instructor, this course will prepare boys of classroom study, including text to keep the beat using fun songs and and girls to be responsible babysitters. materials, and 8 hours of private, props to keep your little ones happy for Topics include supervision of children, individual driving lessons, in one of our the full half hour! A Spotlight Creative accident prevention, fi rst aid, caring specially equipped training vehicles. Movement course perfect for children and feeding of infants and children, Students enrolled in a scheduled ages 3-4. and what to do in an emergency. Most course must be 16 years of age by its A) Jan 25 - Mar 1, 5:15-5:45PM importantly, your new knowledge and start. Those who successfully complete skills will make you a more confi dent the course requirements will receive a B) Mar 15 - May 3, 4:15-4:45PM babysitter - which is sure to be good DMV, CS-1 certifi cate of completion. A C) May 10 - June 14, 4:15-4:45PM for your business. Course fee includes minimum of 10 students is required to American Red Cross babysitter training offer the program. One parent or legal 6 sessions (F) book and a certifi cate which is mailed out guardian is required to attend the fi rst Spotlight Dance Studio, Farmington within a month of successful completion session for the full two hours. Course Fee: $19 of the course (student attendance is A) Feb 12 - Apr 4, 3-5PM mandatory to receive a certifi cate). Mommy & Me (Ages 2-4) NEW B) Mar 4 - Apr 29, 6:30-8:30PM Spotlight Dance (KID 618) Mar 26 - Apr 2, 5:45-7:45PM 3 sessions (TTh) C) Apr 25 - June 13, 3-5PM Mom and child take the dance course Farmington High School - Rm 908 D) May 6 - June 26, 6:30-8:30PM together! It is Spotlight’s Creative Course Fee: $75 Movement course that teaches the 15 sessions (MW) basics of marching, skipping and When I am in Charge (Ages 8+) Farmington High School - Rm 907 galloping. Perfect for children ages 2-4 Course Fee: rates vary Terri Benoit (KID 101) that are not ready to leave their mom Register with AAA 1(800) 594-0346 at and go into a course alone. This unique course, taught by an www.AAA.com/driving school American Red Cross instructor, is for A) Jan 24 - Feb 28, 4:15-4:45PM boys and girls who are home alone. The The Next Street - Full Driver B) Mar 14 - Apr 25, 4:15-4:45PM course will cover all the safety concerns Education Program C) May 9 - June 12, 4:15-4:45PM parents have when their children are (KID 700) by themselves, such as arriving home, 6 sessions (Th) responsibilities, phone and internet This course includes 30 hours of time Spotlight Dance Studio, Farmington safety, fi re safety, and much more! in the classroom and 8 hours of private Course Fee: $19/each Course fee includes a book and a driving lessons. In addition to fulfi lling all certifi cate which is mailed out within a CT state driver’s ed requirements, after month of successful completion of the completing the course teen students will Register online course. have a shorter wait time for their license and most insurance providers will offer Feb 26, 5:45-7:30PM fpsct.org/fce a discounted rate. Rolling enrollments, 1 session (T) Farmington High School - Rm 908 start on any day! And you can Course Fee: $50 take these classes in any order at any time they are offered. Babysitter CPR and Beyond!! The schedules we provide are (Ages 11-15) guidelines, not the rule! The fi rst Terri Benoit (KID 136) class is for parent/student and is 2 hours. This course will help students learn about infant/child CPR, basic fi rst aid A) Jan 26 - Mar 16, 9AM- 1PM and how to handle a medical emergency by assessing the scene and calling 911. B) Mar 30 - May 18, 9AM-1PM Course fee includes an American Red Cross training book and a certifi cate 8 sessions (Sa) Farmington High School - which is mailed out within a month of Rm 903 successful completion of the course Course Fee: $519 (student attendance is mandatory to Register with The Next Street at receive a certifi cate). www.thenextstreet.com/fhs or Apr 29 - May 1, 5:45-7:45PM (860) 631-4292 2 sessions (MW) Farmington High School - Rm 908 Course Fee: $50

40 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION • Register online at www.fpsct.org/fce YOUTH CORNER Learning to Code: Python @ The Chinese Traditional Dance for Coder School (Ages 7-10) NEW Beginners (Gr. 5-8) NEW Coder School (KID 378) Huaxia Culture & Arts Center (KID 510) Learn to code with one of the most Chinese Traditional Dance is great for popular basic languages today, increasing fl exibility and maintaining Scratch. Using drag and drop, learn a healthy lifestyle. This is a great about sequence, looping, conditional opportunity to learn Chinese Traditional statements, debugging, variables and Dance while having a good time. Learn arrays. Make fun projects such as Flappy Chinese dance skills and the difference Bird or Frogger by using problem between traditional dances and other solving and creative thinking skills! dances. An $8 fee is due to the instructor A) Jan 10 - Feb 14, 4-5PM the fi rst night of class for the purchase of a traditional dance fan. B) Feb 28 - Apr 4, 4-5PM Feb 25 - Apr 29, 6-7PM 6 sessions (Th) 8 sessions (M) The Coder School, Farmington Huaxia Culture & Arts Center, Unionville Course Fee: $150 Course Fee: $75 Register with The Coder School at www. farmington.thecoderschool.com April Adventures @ the Hill-Stead Public Speaking for High - Art to Animals NEW Learning to Code: Python @ Hill-Stead Museum (KID 379) Schoolers The Coder School (Ages 10-18) NEW Explore the museum's collections, go Eva Pandiscia (KID 377) behind the scenes, get creative, and NEW High school aged students are faced Coder School (KID 376) get outdoors! From visiting the sheep with new experiences every day. With to exploring the museum, Hill-Stead An introduction to Python, one of the job interviews and college decisions on most popular coding languages today. offers all kinds of adventures during the horizon, high school aged students April vacation week! From art, to science Start slowly or code fast, this course is need to know how to effectively designed for beginner to intermediate and nature, our 152 acres of natural communicate their thoughts and ideas landscape and Hill-Stead's incredible level. Learn introduction to Python using to newly met individuals. They must Trinket or Pixel pad. art collections inspire students to create also learn how to think quickly and to paintings, prints and sculpture that A) Jan 10 - Feb 14, 4-5PM clearly communicate in many, various see the world through an artist's eye. B) Feb 28 - Apr 4, 4-5PM impromptu situations. If high school Seasoned museum educators lead students have a good understanding participants on tours of the museum, art 6 sessions (Th) of public speaking before they enter classes and outdoor adventures. Course The Coder School, Farmington college or the job force, they will Course Fee: $175 fee includes art materials and a daily have a smoother transition because snack. Register with The Coder School at www. they will be prepared for solo/group farmington.thecoderschool.com presentations and other various public - 9AM-1PM daily speaking engagements. They will also - 8:30AM early arrival may be Pottery for Kids (Ages 8-17) be able to communicate in a clear and arranged for an additional $10/ Debbie Altschwager (KID 177) polished manner. Learn to think and to day fee Experience the wonders of clay on the communicate clearly, effectively, and - Register for 3, 4 or 5 days potters’ wheel. Participants will learn quickly. Become a clearer and more - Appropriate dress required throwing, embellishing, and glazing effective communicator by learning - Deadline to register is April 3 techniques to create dishes they can speech techniques that will greatly Apr 8-22, 9AM-1PM enjoy using every day. Newcomers and assist you and your future! The Hill-Stead Museum those with experience are welcome. Visit The Hill-Stead Museum at www. May 1-29, 6:30-7:30PM hillstead.org or (860) 677-4787 for rates or Come enjoy the fun! 4 sessions (W) to register. A) Feb 25 - Mar 25, 4-5:30PM Farmington High School - Rm 901 5 sessions (M) Course Fee: $45 B) Feb 26 - Mar 26, 4-5:30PM 5 sessions (T) Online Career Training Programs to start you on the

Gildersleeve Pottery Studio, Collinsville path to a profession. Online Instructor Led Courses Course Fee: $140 ED2GO are information, convenient and interactive. New course sessions begin monthly. www.ed2go.com/farmington

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Beginner Stained Glass (ART 228) Grant Writing Basics (FIN 234) May 16-23, 7-9PM Mar 20, 6:15-8PM 2 sessions (Th) 1 session (W)

Cherokee Wheel Basket (ART 270) Mar 19-26, 6-9PM FITNESS 2 sessions (T) Get Golf Ready II (FIT 196) May 1-15, 6-7:45PM Stacked Woven Table Top Basket 3 sessions (W) (ART 271) Apr 16-23, 6-9PM 2 sessions (T) Get Golf Ready (FIT 132) A) Jan 5-19, 6-7:45PM 3 sessions (Sa) B) May 30 - June 13, 6-7:45PM COMPUTER & 3 sessions (Th) TECHNOLOGY Farmington Continuing Education administers the Microsoft Word 2016 - Beginner POUND (FIT 234) (COM 110) A) Jan 22 - Mar 12, 6-6:45PM enrichment program for Feb 26 - Mar 12, 7-9PM 7 sessions (T) Region 10 (Burlington and 3 sessions (T) B) Apr 23 - June 4, 6-6:45PM Harwinton). The following 7 sessions (T) courses will be held at Lewis Microsoft Excel 2010 - S. Mills High School. For Intermediate (COM 117) Bootcamp - Cardio and Strength Apr 23 - May 7, 7-9PM Training (FIT 238) course descriptions and 3 sessions (T) A) Jan 28 - Mar 25, 6-7PM details, refer to the pages in 8 sessions (M) iPad for Beginners (COM 337) the catalog. B) Apr 22 - June 17, 6-7PM Apr 2-30, 7-9PM 8 sessions (M) 4 sessions (T) ARTS & CRAFTS Pottery for Adults (Ages 15+) Healthy Computer & Internet (ART 195) Safety (COM 340) HOME & GARDEN A) Feb 26 - Mar 26, 7-9PM Mar 26 - Apr 2, 7-9PM Basic Welding Theory (HOB 170) 5 sessions (T) 2 sessions (T) Mar 4 - Apr 8, 6-7:30PM B) Feb 27 - Mar 27, 9:30-11:30AM 6 sessions (M) 5 sessions (W) C) Feb 27 - Mar 27, 1-3PM FINANCIAL & BUSINESS Mastering Planning - How to 5 sessions (W) Design Your Dream Gardens and Home Buying Seminar (FIN 201) D) Feb 27 - Mar 27, 7-9PM Feb 25, 6-7:30PM Yard (HOM 137) 5 sessions (W) 1 session (M) Mar 4-11, 6:30-8:30PM 2 sessions (M) E) Feb 28 - Mar 28, 7-9PM 5 sessions (Th) Long Term Care Planning Made Perennial Gardening and Design (FIN 226) Easy (HOM 139) Drawing with Pen and Ink (ART 226) Mar 21, 6:30-8:30PM Apr 22, 6:30-8:30PM 1 session (Th) Mar 20 - Apr 10, 6:30-8:30PM 1 session (M) 4 sessions (W)

Region 10 Board of Education waives the course fee for Burlington and SENIOR Harwinton senior citizens (age 65+) for ONE course per term unless otherwise noted. Senior citizens are responsible for the processing fee, one CITIZENS session courses, and supply fees. Seniors must identify themselves at time of registration to receive the senior rate.

42 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION • Register online at www.fpsct.org/fce BURLINGTON/HARWINTON (REGION 10)

Opening the Garden in the Spring Meditation Introduction (MIN 264) (HOM 145) Apr 30, 6-9PM Apr 8, 6:30-8:30PM 1 session (T) 1 session (M) Stress Management techniques through Guided Imagery and LANGUAGE Hypnosis (MIN 269) Apr 25 - May 2, 6-8:30PM Basic Mandarin Chinese - Level I 2 sessions (Th) (LAN 111) Mar 6 - Apr 10, 7-8:30PM 6 sessions (W) MUSIC & DANCE Intro to Basic Spanish Skills Chords are Key for Piano (MUS 141) (LAN 144) Mar 4, 6:30-9:30PM Mar 4 - Apr 29, 6-7PM 1 session (M) 8 sessions (M)

Chords are Key for Guitar (MUS 142) Mar 6, 6:30-9PM MIND & BODY 1 session (W) Angels & Guides I (MIN 110) Mar 26, 6:30-8PM 1 session (T)

Therapeutic Touch and Cranio Use GYM entry doors for all Sacral Therapy (MIN 135) evening courses at Mar 11 6:30-8:30PM 1 session (M) Lewis S. Mills High Signs, Omens and Synchronicities School (MIN 172) Apr 23, 6-9PM 1 session (T)

Active Isolated Stretching (MIN 178) Apr 1, 6:30-8:30PM 1 session (M)

7 Ways to Stop Alzheimers (MIN 225) Mar 26, 7-8:30PM 1 session (T)

The Power of Habits - Healthy Living with Minimal Effort (MIN 259) Apr 30, 6:30-8:30PM ABE, CITIZENSHIP, GED® and ESOL COURSES 1 session (T) The Farmington Board of Education provides courses Food Labels and Nutrition Claims - Read Them Like an Expert (MIN 262) in Adult Basic Education (ABE), Citizenship, General Apr 2, 6-8:30PM Educational Development (GED®), and English for 1 session (T) Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). These courses are

Essential Oils 2.0 (MIN 279) FREE to residents of Farmington, Unionville, Avon, Canton, Feb 27, 7-8:30PM Collinsville, Burlington and Harwinton. Registration is 1 session (W) required for ALL courses. see page 5

Phone: (860) 404-0290 Fax: (860) 404-0294 • FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION 43 COURSE LOCATIONS Avon Kempo and Aikido Academy Fernleigh Lawn Bowling Club Power 10 Indoor Rowing Center 166 Albany Turnpike (Canton Green) 35 Lancaster Rd 395 West Avon Rd Canton, CT 06019 West Hartford, CT 06119 Avon, CT 06001

Burlington Golf Center Firefl y Hollow Brewing Scene Art Bar & Kidz Art Scene 522 Spielman Highway 139 Center St 29 Mill Street, Suite 1 Burlington, CT 06013 Bristol, CT 06010 Unionville, CT 06085

Claudette’s Creative Clippin’s Pet Salon First Church of Christ - Farmington Sedgwick Middle School 22 Main St 75 Main St 128 Sedgwick Rd Unionville, CT 06085 Farmington, CT 06032 West Hartford, CT 06107

Conard High School First Church of Christ - Unionville Sharing the Light Holistic Center 110 Beechwood Rd 61 Main St 395 West Avon Rd West Hartford, CT 06107 Unionville, CT 06085 Avon, CT 06001

CT Kitchen & Bath Studio Gildersleeve Pottery Studio Spotlight Art, Dance & Wellness 3 East Main St 12 Gildersleeve Ave 1055 Farmington Ave Avon, CT 06001 Collinsville, CT 06109 Farmington , CT 06032

DOT Commuter Parking Lot Hall High School The Coder School of Farmington 475 Hartford Rd, Rte 71 975 North Main St 1051 Farmington Ave New Britain, CT 06053 West Hartford, CT 06117 Farmington, CT 06032

Farmington Community & Senior Center Huaxia Culture & Arts Center The Hill-Stead Museum 321 New Britain Ave 45 South Main St 35 Mountain Rd Unionville, CT 06085 Unionville , CT 06085 Farmington, CT 06032

Farmington High School Irving A. Robbins Middle School Unionville Bicycle Rack 10 Monteith Dr 20 Wolf Pit Rd (across from CVS) Farmington, CT 06032 Farmington , CT 06032 South Main St Farmington, CT 06032 Farmington Library Kitchen & Bath Design and Construction 6 Monteith Dr 13 Sedgwick Rd West Hartford Town Hall Farmington, CT 06032 West Hartford, CT 06107 50 South Main St West Hartford, CT Farmington River School of Art Lake Garda Elementary School 73 East Main St 61 Monce Rd West Woods Upper Elementary School Plainville, CT Burlington, CT 06013 50 Judson Lane Farmington, CT 06032 Farmington River Trail Lewis S. Mills High School 250 Collinsville Rd 26 Lyon Rd Unionville, CT 06085 Burlington, CT 06013

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Enrollment/Registration: There is a non-refundable $6 Waiting Lists: Waiting lists will be taken on courses and processing fee per student each term (summer/fall and trips with enrollment limits. We will notify you when there are winter/spring). Courses with low enrollment are subject to openings. cancellation shortly before its set to start. Register early to make sure the course you want has adequate enrollment Textbooks: Some courses require the use of a textbook. Visit to run. In the event of a fi lled course or cancellation, we will amazon.com or half.com to purchase textbooks. make every attempt to notify you by phone and email. Gift Certifi cates: Gift Certifi cates are available for all courses Senior Citizens: The Farmington and Region #10 Boards of and trips. For additional information, please call us at (860) Education waive the tuition fee for Farmington, Burlington 404-0290. and Harwinton senior citizens (age 65+) for one course per term unless otherwise noted. Senior citizens are responsible Catalog Distribution: Catalogs are mailed to all residents of for processing fees, one session course fees, and supply fees. Farmington, Unionville, Avon, Canton, Collinsville, Burlington, Senior citizens must identify themselves when registering to Harwinton, and out of town residents who have previously receive the senior rate. taken a course or trip. Catalogs are also available at the Continuing Education offi ce, local town halls and libraries. To Inclement Weather Policy: If Farmington Public Schools or get on our mailing list contact us at (860) 404-0290. Region 10 is closed, Continuing Education courses in the closed district will not meet. In case of a delayed opening or Supplies and Materials: Supplies and materials are required early closing, or, if severe weather develops during the day, in some courses and are noted in the course descriptions. visit www.fpsct.org/fce for information. Cancellations will Refund Policy: The $6 processing fee is non-refundable, also be announced on TV channels NBC and WFSB. Cancelled unless the course / trip associated with this fee has been courses are postponed to a later date. cancelled by Farmington Continuing Education. Course fees Instructors: Our instructors come from a wide variety of will not be prorated and no refunds will be given for any professional and personal backgrounds. Many are certifi ed unattended portion of a course. A $10 processing fee will be teachers or members of the community with areas of deducted from all refunds, with the exception of a course / expertise. They are not to promote or sell products, make trip is cancelled. Full refunds will be automatic if a course or specifi c fi nancial investment recommendations or offer trip is cancelled. Trips are non-refundable but are transferable consultations to participants. We respect their ability as to another person. Refunds will be considered due to a instructors but make no commitment to the products they medical emergency when accompanied by a physician’s sell. note. The physician’s note must be received within fi ve (5) business days following the medical emergency. Refunds Cell Phones, Cameras and Recording Devices: For the are processed through the Farmington Public Schools in privacy and safety of all participants, the use of photographic the form of a check only. There will be no cash or credit card and recording equipment, such as cameras, video cameras, refunds. Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing. mobile phones with cameras and PDA's (handheld digital recording equipment), are strictly prohibited.

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