1969 - 2019 Valley Regional Adult Education Ansonia • Derby • Monroe • Seymour • Shelton NEW LOCATION! 54 Grove St. Shelton FALL 2019 Classes for Adults Learn something new & fun! Take a bus trip! Earn your diploma! Improve your English! WWW.VRAE.ORG • 203.924.6651 VALLEY REGIONAL 1969 - 2019 ADULT EDUCATION Valley Regional Adult Learning Center Adult Education 54 Grove Street Building a Stronger Community Shelton, CT 06484 Phone: 203.924.6651 Valley Regional Adult Education (VRAE) is proud to announce the Adult Fax: 203.924.8435 Learning Center’s new location in The Richard O. Belden Cultural Center, Email: [email protected] 54 Grove Street in Shelton. VRAE has served the Valley community for 50 OFFICE HOURS years and is dedicated to building a stronger community through education. Monday-Thursday, We prepare community members to obtain their high school credentials, 8:30AM - 3:30PM improve their English language skills, prepare for the U.S. citizenship test, 4:30PM - 8:30PM and enjoy life-long learning classes. In our Enrichment Program, we off er over 90 classes throughout the Friday Valley, 10 exciting bus trips, and more than 350 online courses available 8:30AM - 3:00PM year-round for anytime, anywhere learning. Listing start on page 3. FREE Academic Programs for the residents of Ansonia, Derby, Monroe, LOCATIONS Welcome Seymour and Shelton include GED®, Adult High School Credit Diploma, Citizenship and English as a Second Language classes. In collaboration with Adult Learning Center to Our West Haven Adult Education, we off er a third option for residents to obtain Richard O. Belden Fall Semester! their high school diplomas. For more information, see pages 12-13. Cultural Center We encourage you to join us and also, share this information with your 54 Grove St., Shelton friends, neighbors and family. Don’t miss this opportunity! Browse this catalog, visit our website, www.vrae.org, or give us a call at 203.924.6651. Ansonia High School We would love to hear from you. 20 Pulaski Hwy., Ansonia — Debra Hansen, Director John G. Prendergast School 59 Finney St., Ansonia Table of Contents NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY Masuk High School ENRICHMENT CLASSES FREE ACADEMIC VRAE is committed to a 1014 Monroe Tpk., Monroe Arts & Crafts ..................................... 6 PROGRAMS policy of equal opportunity/ Bus Trips .......................................... 11 ABE/GED®...........................12-13 affi rmative action for all Career & Work .................................. 8 Adult High School Shelton Intermediate Dance ................................................. 8 qualifi ed persons and Credit Diploma ..........................13 School Digital Literacy ................................. 7 does not discriminate in Citizenship .................................13 675 Constitution Blvd. N., Digital Photography ........................ 7 any employment practice, Family .............................................. 10 English as a Second Shelton Food & Nutrition ............................ 10 Language ...............................12-13 education program, or Fitness ................................................ 3 National External educational activity on Golf ..................................................... 4 Diploma Program ......................13 the basis of race, color, Home & Garden ............................... 9 religious creed, sex, age, Mind & Body .................................... 4 Online Courses ........................... 9, 14 Mentoring Volunteer national origin, ancestry, www.vrae.org World Languages ............................. 5 Program ......................................15 marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity Registration Form.....................15 or expression, disability Refund Policy ...........................15 (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past VRAESheltonCT or present history of mental disorder, physical disability VRAE…Building a Stronger Community or learning disability), At Valley Regional Adult Education, we are committed to genetic information, or any developing a sense of “community education” in which local other basis prohibited by citizens, schools, agencies, and businesses work together to address Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination the educational needs of the Valley community. Our goal is to be laws. Inquiries regarding a vital organization, responsible for creating an environment that VRAE’s nondiscrimination continually fosters 100% engagement of students and staff through: policies should be directed to Lee Wolf, 203.924.6651. Commitment • Integrity • Innovation and Creativity • Quality REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.VRAE.ORG 2 REGISTRATION INFO ON PAGE 15 Fall 2019 Enrichment Courses n n n FITNESS Walk, Weights & Abs Classes at TAD-G’s Classes at Fitness New! Strength Training This class consists of walking Fitness For Women for Life Need to start working out, but with aerobic moves and patterns, *386 East Main St., Ansonia *90 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton not sure where to start? Resis- light weights to sculpt and tone tance Bands help make long, lean the lower and upper body, and strong muscles without the next an abdominal workout. No New! Latin Kettlebell Fusion New! Women’s day soreness. Classes are super Dance followed by some light- class 11/5. Empowerment supportive and non-judgmental. weight Kettlebell moves then and Self-Defense Deborah Bailey dance again! A fun and happy Join us for this fun, hands on Ellen Reichelt Shelton Intermediate School effective workout! All levels. self-defense seminar. Learn es- Tuesdays & Thursdays, Tuesdays, 6:00 - 6:45PM capes from arm grabs, hair grabs, 6:15 - 7:00PM Terry DiGiacomo-Galla 10 Sessions, begins September 17 and more. Improve self-aware- 11 Sessions, begins September 24 Mondays, 5:00 – 6:00PM $99 507S ness in everyday situations. Fitness for Life* 8 Sessions, begins September 9 Ages 16+. $129 513Y1 TAD-G’s Fitness For Women* Tuesdays, 6:00 - 6:45PM $79 508Y 6 Sessions, begins January 7 Ellen Reichelt Tuesdays & Thursdays, $59 507S - Winter Saturday, 1:00 - 4:00PM 6:15 - 7:00PM POUND Fit! 1 Session, October 19 11 Sessions, begins November 5 Using light-weight ripstixs engi- Zumba Fitness for Life* Fitness for Life* neered specifically for exercising, $39 511Y A fun, effective fitness program $129 513Y1 POUND transforms drumming that combines easy-to-follow into an effective workout. All moves to Latin and international New! Fitness Kickboxing levels. New! Karate for Adults rhythms. No experience needed. Get fit with fun and empower- Increase your self-confidence Bring water, wear supportive ing moves. Kick and punch on Terry DiGiacomo-Galla with karate and get EMPOW- sneakers. Drop-ins welcome bags then stretch and breathe all Mondays, 6:30 - 7:15PM ERED! Learn kicks, punches, $10 per class (cash/check). in a super supportive, non-judg- 8 Sessions, begins September 9 simple self-defense techniques mental, clean, modern school. TAD-G’s Fitness For Women* and more in a super supportive, Michelle Collings Kickboxing gloves available for $79 506Y non-judgmental, clean, modern Shelton Intermediate School $21.25 or bring your own. school. Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:15PM Turbokick 10 Sessions, begins September 18 Master Ellen Reichelt Ellen Reichelt Ready to become a total knock- $79 505S Mondays & Wednesdays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, out? With fun, rhythmic cardio 6:15 - 7:00PM 7:15 - 8:00PM kickboxing moves and high-en- Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:15PM 11 Sessions, begins September 23 11 Sessions, begins September 24 ergy music, you’ll get ultra-lean 6 Sessions, begins January 8 Fitness for Life* Fitness for Life* and toned—while having a blast! $49 505S - Winter $129 512Y1 $129 510Y Terry DiGiacomo-Galla Mondays & Wednesdays, Belly Dancing Tuesdays & Thursdays, New! Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30PM 6:15 - 7:00PM Belly dance is empowering, up- 7:15 - 8:00PM 8 Sessions, begins September 11 11 Sessions, begins November 4 lifting and fun. This low impact 11 Sessions, begins November 5 TAD-G’s Fitness For Women* Fitness for Life* physical activity provides an Fitness for Life* $79 509Y $129 512Y2 aerobic workout and strength- $129 510Y ens and tones your core muscle groups. Held at A Time for Us, Belly Dance and Fitness Studio, Bart Center, 600 Main St. 2nd Visit vrae.org for floor Suite 5, Monroe. more information Deborah Bailey on instructors Thursdays, 7:15–8:15PM 10 sessions, begins September 19 and classes! A Time for Us Studio $99 504S u More Classes, See Mind & Body, page 10 REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.VRAE.ORG 3 REGISTRATION INFO ON PAGE 15 VRAE Fall 2019 Enrichment Courses n n n MIND & BODY n n n New! The Miracle of GOLF Mindfulness – A Practical Approach to a Richer Life Take a deep and gentle look into Golf the application of mindfulness For golfers wanting to learn in daily life. Benefits: reduced about the game in a fun, stress, improved relationships, small group setting. For and a deeper appreciation for beginners, the fundamentals life. of the golf swing will be worked on. Advance begin- Bruce Nichols ners work on getting your Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:00PM game more consistent and 4 Sessions, begins October 2 breaking down your swing. Shelton Intermediate School Clubs will be provided if $39 671S you do not have any. Plan on bringing your clubs starting the second class. New! Astrology Astrology is much more than New! Stepping Into Your New! Laughter is the Best Frank Selva your sun sign! A chart can show John G. Prendergast School Greatness Medicine your hidden personality, career Achieve