Advanced studies in oil or acrylic painting with an emphasis on larger work and the special issues that entails. We will explore students' ideas and work on planning and executing advanced concepts from drawings to finished paintings centering on design, value, and color. The instructor will work along with each student to address their ideas and find solutions to creative expressions on an individual basis.

Learn secrets your piano teacher never told you in this 3-hour session. Students will learn all the chords needed to play any song, any style, and any key. Students will then perfect their technique at home using the student manual issued during class. A cash or check payment of $29 is required for the student manual and supplies.

Students will learn stitches such as peyote, herringbone, and netting. Additionally, students will be able to work with wire and learn some new bead weaving techniques. A supply fee of $70 is payable to the instructor at the first class.

Students will learn stitches such as: peyote, herringbone, and netting. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to work with wire and learn some new bead-weaving techniques. Students will pay the $70 supply fee directly to the instructor at the time of supply pick up before the class begins. Please bring cash. Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

In this course, students will learn how the flute was originally used by the Plains Indians and how it has re-gained popularity in the music industry. Students will also be introduced to basic steps on how to play the Native American flute. Students are encouraged to bring their own flute; however, flutes will be available for purchase.

For oil and acrylic painters with some experience. Work on your own projects with guidance and technical assistance. The instructor will stress design, value relationships, color and emotional impact. There will also be opportunities for Alla Prima still life and Plein Air to keep your skills growing. Through a combination of Individual and group critiques you can judge the effectiveness of your work and find solutions and inspiration to move to the next level in your art.

The Zentangle Method is a form of meditative drawing that uses repetitive patterns called “tangles” in combination with dots, lines, curves, and orbs to create beautiful pieces of abstract art.   Learning and practicing this form of art can increase the overall sense of personal wellbeing.  Students will learn up to thirty-two tangles and complete eight projects.  A recommended supply list is available.

The Zentangle Method is a form of meditative drawing that uses repetitive patterns called “tangles” in combination with dots, lines, curves, and orbs to create beautiful pieces of abstract art.  Learning and practicing this form of art can increase the overall sense of personal wellbeing.  Students will learn up to thirty-two tangles and complete eight projects.  A recommended supply list is available. Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

Curious about how to paint with watercolor?  How does it work? Can "I" do it?  Start with simple lessons, a few supplies, and watch the mystery unfold.  Watercolor is calm, challenging, and beautiful!  All good for us no matter what age or experience.  Join us as we learn weekly techniques and projects to set you on your creative journey with watercolor painting.  Suggested supply list available.  Level: Beginner

You can make new friends and enjoy scheduled activities in the OLLI Club Room. Sit and chat awhile, check out a book, surf the Internet, or join a card or other table game...it's all available in the Club Room, a special members' only area of the KSU Center. To schedule a tour or for more information, please call 470-578-6765. We look forward to showing you around our facility. Membership privileges include free coffee, free Internet and computer use, 10% off any OLLI class (except when noted), regularly scheduled Bridge and Mah Jongg, OLLI library access, and social events. Membership fees are $60 a year for the period July 1st through June 30th. Fees are prorated at a rate of $5.00/month if you join after July.

Are you planning your next travel adventure to Italy? Get a head start on the basic communication skills to get the most out of your trip! Pronunciation, typical greetings, and travel-related dialogue will be covered in a fun learning environment. Enjoy your discovery of cultural observances, while you learn to speak simple phrases in Italian. Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

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Join us for an evening of food, fun, and dancing from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Reservations are required and can be made by calling (470-578-6897). Online registration is also available. Payment of $20 per person is required at the time of registration to secure seating. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.

Learn Basic Ballet Barre with stretching to improve strength, flexibility, and balance, all in a safe and non competitive environment. Then enjoy a low impact aerobic to improve stamina and brain power. Finally completing the class with a relaxing cool down.

In this beginning class, learners will be shown QiGong and Tai Chi moves and postures designed to: improve balance, strengthen, and tone muscles, improve concentration, and encourage an overall sense of health and well-being. Students will also be taught QiGong breathing and relaxation techniques. This is done without high impact/strenuous activity. A signed waiver is required prior to start.  

This course, expanded from its precursor QiGong/Tai Chi I, will have the same beneficial breathing and exercise techniques but with more advanced skills. Learners will be taught Yang style 48 move Tai Chi as well as advanced QiGong style forms and meditation. Completion of QiGong/Tai Chi I recommended for admission.  A signed waiver is required prior to start.

In this course, the fifth and final in a series, students will learn about the famous and not-so-famous events and personalities of the Civil War in Georgia.  Recommend Text: Day by Day Through the Civil War in Georgia, by Michael K. Shaffer. (ISBN: 9780881468243.)

In this course, the fifth and final in a series, students will learn about the famous and not-so-famous events and personalities of the Civil War in Georgia.  Recommend Text: Day by Day Through the Civil War in Georgia, by Michael K. Shaffer. (ISBN: 9780881468243.) Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

You’re standing in a dry rocky field, it’s the year 180 BC, it’s very hot, your thick leather armor chaffs, blisters on your shins from the bronze guards, your helmet feels like a boiling pot, leather sandals melting on your calloused feet, the rough wood of the spear you have a tight grip on,  injects splinters into the palms of your hands. Your shield feels unmercifully heavy. A trumpet blares out harsh sounds, a chorus of shouts and you look up. There’s a large mass of men advancing towards you, bristling with 18-foot pikes like some monster porcupine. The hosts move towards you, thousands of men, flanked by several large elephants ridden by other men who greet you with a cloud of arrows. You stand with fellow legionnaires before the massive phalanx with its accoutrements. Stand facing the heirs of Alexander, standing together in successive lines, until officers shout commands, standards are raised, drums beat, and the company steps off  in a slow march towards the massed enemy, dust clouds gather, a shower of rocks and javelins blot out the hot sun.  You want to run, flee from the event that’s about to unfold before you- the epic phalanx battle…

This class will look at the major tribal societies of people who lived in America before the Europeans arrived and what happened to them afterward. Lecture and discussion will cover the Woodland Indians of the Northeast, the Iroquois Confederation to the Pueblo societies in the Southwest to the Aztecs of Mexico and the Inuit in the far north, and of course, the Cherokee right here in Georgia. Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

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Where were you when President Kennedy was shot? When Iran seized our embassy in Tehran? This course will explore events in American history during the last 70 years. We’ll look at the following topics: JFK’s presidency and assassination, including possible assassination theories; the student revolt and the counterculture of the sixties; the Vietnam War, what went right, what went wrong, and the question of could the U.S. have won; Nixon’s détente with China and Russia, the end of the Cold War, and new threats from both nations; the Iranian Revolution, the hostage crisis, and the Iranian threat today; the events leading to 9/11 & where the U.S. seems to be in the war on terror. 

Where were you when President Kennedy was shot? When Iran seized our embassy in Tehran? This course will explore events in American history during the last 70 years. We’ll look at the following topics: JFK’s presidency and assassination, including possible assassination theories; the student revolt and the counterculture of the sixties; the Vietnam War, what went right, what went wrong, and the question of could the U.S. have won; Nixon’s détente with China and Russia, the end of the Cold War, and new threats from both nations; the Iranian Revolution, the hostage crisis, and the Iranian threat today; the events leading to 9/11 & where the U.S. seems to be in the war on terror.  Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

The American Civil War brought out the best creative minds, North and South, as each side adopted new technologies in their quest for victory. During this course, students will learn about the military use of aeronautics, the advent of submersibles, how the telegraph provided a nineteenth-century version of texting, and the vital role of the railroads in moving men and materials. Optional Textbook: Trial by Fire: Science, Technology, and the Civil War." Author: Charles Ross; ISBN 157249185x."

The American Civil War brought out the best creative minds, North and South, as each side adopted new technologies in their quest for victory. During this course, students will learn about the military use of aeronautics, the advent of submersibles, how the telegraph provided a nineteenth-century version of texting, and the vital role of the railroads in moving men and materials.  Recommended textbook: Trial by Fire: Science, Technology, and the Civil War. Author: Charles Ross; ISBN 157249185x. Available at the KSU Center bookstore. Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

April 1975, the end of the American War. Was the United States a nation destined to save the world despite itself? A truly remarkable portrayal of an American foreign policy that began in 1945. One and a half million refugees can’t be wrong. This final course in the Vietnam War series covers the last five years involving some of the most intense fighting in SE Asia and political turmoil in America.

A look at the growing popularity of women's sports in the US and the stars that have made them famous. The growth of women's organized sports in the 20-21st century was due to their inclusion in the Olympics in the 1920s. It was a slow process, but through the decades there were a few standouts that today are largely unknown. The Olympics was then and is now the biggest stage for women athletes but Title IX encouraged the development of successful professional sports for women such as soccer, basketball, and track. In this class, we will look at the lives of some amazing American athletes who just happen to be women.

A look at the growing popularity of women's sports in the US and the stars that have made them famous. The growth of women's organized sports in the 20-21st century was due to their inclusion in the Olympics in the 1920s. It was a slow process, but through the decades there were a few standouts that today are largely unknown. The Olympics was then and is now the biggest stage for women athletes but Title IX encouraged the development of successful professional sports for women such as soccer, basketball, and track. In this class, we will look at the lives of some amazing American athletes who just happen to be women. Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

The course is designed for students who have completed Part I through IV of the certificate program Spanish Is Fun!, as well as Beyond Spanish Is Fun, or who have intermediate-level skills in Spanish. The primary focus of this course will be on conversation of various topics and themes, including movies, news articles, current events, analysis of expressions.

The course is designed for students who have completed Part I through IV of the certificate program Spanish Is Fun!, as well as Beyond Spanish Is Fun, or who have intermediate-level skills in Spanish. The primary focus of this course will be on conversation of various topics and themes, including movies, news articles, current events, and analysis of expressions. Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

This class is open to the students who have a basic knowledge of the Italian language but they want to improve their ability to speak.  We will practice the fundamentals of the language, reviewing basic vocabulary and expressions.  Students will feel more confident when they will have to speak the language, each class will have a topic to talk about.  Don't be shy and jump into the conversation!

This class is open to the students who have a basic knowledge of the Italian language but they want to improve their ability to speak.  We will practice the fundamentals of the language, reviewing basic vocabulary and expressions.  Students will feel more confident when they will have to speak the language, each class will have a topic to talk about.  Don't be shy and jump into the conversation! Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

This course is designed for students who have completed Parts I through IV of the certificate program, Spanish is Fun! and Pause to Practice. The primary focus of this course will be on basic conversation, listening comprehension and writing skills related to daily life experiences.

This course is designed for students who have completed Parts I through IV of the certificate program, Spanish is Fun! and Pause to Practice. The primary focus of this course will be on basic conversation, listening comprehension and writing skills related to daily life experiences. Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

This class is open to the students who have a basic knowledge of the Italian language but they want to improve their ability to speak.  We will practice the fundamentals of the language, reviewing basic vocabulary and expressions.  Students will feel more confident when they will have to speak the language, each class will have a topic to talk about.  Don't be shy and jump into the conversation!

This class is open to the students who have a basic knowledge of the Italian language but they want to improve their ability to speak.  We will practice the fundamentals of the language, reviewing basic vocabulary and expressions.  Students will feel more confident when they will have to speak the language, each class will have a topic to talk about.  Don't be shy and jump into the conversation! Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

Bienvenue! This course is designed to introduce students to the French language and Francophone cultures. No prior knowledge of French is required. Through a fun, interactive, and communicative approach online, you will be placed in real life situations allowing an acquisition of basic language skills that you can use on your next trip or when you meet a French person. ! A bientôt! Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. All virtual classes will be recorded.

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Bonjour! Join us in this next French class as we go out to dine and shop for clothes. We will also learn vocabulary for a market visit and look at some typical recipes. Let’s visit Paris and her monuments and hidden gems. This course requires Introduction to French I as a prerequisite or at least some knowledge of the basics in French. See you soon! A bientôt! Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. All virtual classes will be recorded.

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Benvenuti! Bravi! This course is designed to introduce students to the Italian language. Students will learn how to express themselves with basic sentences, using verb conjugation and everyday vocabulary. This will be a fun and active course that will allow learners to acquire basic Italian language skills. Italian NOW is a required book for this class. This can be purchased at the KSU bookstore. Please call 470-578-2342 for the price and hours of the bookstore. Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

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Improve your knowledge of the Italian language with this follow-up to Introduction to Italian I. Students should be ready to speak and express themselves in Italian while learning more about grammar and idiomatic expressions. This course is designed for those with prior knowledge of the Italian language, or those who have taken Italian I.

Improve your knowledge of the Italian language with this follow-up to Introduction to Italian I. Students should be ready to speak and express themselves in Italian while learning more about grammar and idiomatic expressions. This course is designed for those with prior knowledge of the Italian language, or those who have taken Italian I. Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

Continue your journey in learning  "la bella lingua". If you have already taken the previous classes or if you have already been exposed to the italian language, this is the class for you. Be ready to speak more in Italian and to deepen your knowledge. we will continue talking about the culture and traditions of Italy in a fun way. Ci vediamo!.  If you are not sure of your level of fluency, please contact the office to schedule a time to be evaluated by the instructor. Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

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You made it! You achieved the final chapter of the Italian learning experience. In this class we will finish the book we started in Introduction to Italian I.  Students will continue to learn verbs and vocabulary; they will be encouraged to speak more and to exchange ideas in class.  If you are not sure of your level of fluency, please contact the instructor to schedule a time to be evaluated. Next chapter? Italian conversation! Ci vediamo!

You made it! You achieved the final chapter of the Italian learning experience. In this class we will finish the book we started in Introduction to Italian I.  Students will continue to learn verbs and vocabulary; they will be encouraged to speak more and to exchange ideas in class.  If you are not sure of your level of fluency, please contact the instructor to schedule a time to be evaluated. Next chapter? Italian conversation! Ci vediamo! Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

Let’s learn to sign!! This course is designed to introduce students to American Sign Language (ASL), the beautiful Language of the Deaf Community. Students will learn greetings, basic introductions and other vocabulary. Some aspects of Deaf Culture will also be discussed. Upon completion of this ASL Class, students should be able to engage in basic or simple conversation with individuals that are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing.

In this course, students will learn new vocabulary, phrases, and simple sentence structure to apply to previous ASL knowledge. The instructor will use an online curriculum along with in-class handouts and a textbook. The course, Beginning American Sign Language (ASL I) is a prerequisite to this class.

This 8-week course takes you on a journey of the senses to help enrich your experience in writing your memoir, and the enjoyment of anyone who reads your memoir! The course includes an Introduction to Memoir, followed by a deep dive into each of the senses in the following seven weeks. Enjoyable for both beginners and returning memoir-writing students.

This 8-week course takes you on a journey of the senses to help enrich your experience in writing your memoir, and the enjoyment of anyone who reads your memoir! The course includes an Introduction to Memoir, followed by a deep dive into each of the senses in the following seven weeks. Enjoyable for both beginners and returning memoir-writing students. Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. All virtual classes will be recorded.

This course is for students who wish to take time aside to practice the simple past, present, and future tenses in Spanish. Students will engage in basic drills and short dialogues in which they will practice alternating among the tenses listed.

This course is for students who wish to take time aside to practice the simple past, present, and future tenses in Spanish. Students will engage in basic drills and short dialogues in which they will practice alternating among the tenses listed. Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

Are you planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking country? Do you desire to polish your Spanish skills? In this class, you will learn the fundamentals of Spanish communications including everyday vocabulary, grammar and dialogue by becoming familiar with speaking, reading and writing. This class is ideal for individuals interested in learning a new language or refreshing their Spanish language skills.

Are you planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking country? Do you desire to polish your Spanish skills? In this class, you will learn the fundamentals of Spanish communications including everyday vocabulary, grammar and dialogue by becoming familiar with speaking, reading and writing. This class is ideal for individuals interested in learning a new language or refreshing their Spanish language skills. Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

This course is designed to introduce students to the Spanish language and become familiar with its similarities with and differences from English. The course will provide students with a beginning vocabulary base and will transition into the introduction of Spanish words, their meanings, and masculine nouns vs. feminine nouns.

This course is designed to introduce students to the Spanish language and become familiar with its similarities with and differences from English. The course will provide students with a beginning vocabulary base and will transition into the introduction of Spanish words, their meanings, and masculine nouns vs. feminine nouns. Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

The course will begin with a review and practice of elements from Spanish Is Fun - Part I. Students will study and practice numbers in Spanish via individual responses as well as group and partner activities. Students will apply their knowledge of the numbers as they study how to tell time in Spanish.  Following a brief review and practice of the present tense of –ar verbs, students will study regular –er verbs in the present tense. The lesson will explore colors as well as adjectives and adjective opposites and will later expand into a study of asking about and expressing one's personality and character as well as those of another. Finally, specific components of Spanish/Latino culture will be examined and discussed.

The course will begin with a review and practice of elements from Spanish Is Fun - Part I. Students will study and practice numbers in Spanish via individual responses as well as group and partner activities. Students will apply their knowledge of the numbers as they study how to tell time in Spanish.  Following a brief review and practice of the present tense of –ar verbs, students will study regular –er verbs in the present tense. The lesson will explore colors as well as adjectives and adjective opposites and will later expand into a study of asking about and expressing one's personality and character as well as those of another. Finally, specific components of Spanish/Latino culture will be examined and discussed. Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

This course covers selected components from Chapters 9-12 of Spanish Is Fun, Lively Lessons for Beginners, Book 1. Students will examine the names of various professions and practice expressing one’s and others' professions. Students will then study how to describe location and temporary conditions of people and things versus permanent traits of people and things. Students will study how to express dates, months of the year, and celebrations and events that take place during specific months.

This course covers selected components from Chapters 9-12 of Spanish Is Fun, Lively Lessons for Beginners, Book 1. Students will examine the names of various professions and practice expressing one’s and others' professions. Students will then study how to describe location and temporary conditions of people and things versus permanent traits of people and things.  Students will study how to express dates, months of the year, and celebrations and events that take place during specific months. Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.  

Spanish is Fun! parts I-III are required prior to the enrollment of this course. Students will be provided with new vocabulary related to conversation, dining, and vocabulary when travelling. In addition to this knowledge, students will acquire language skills, such as: more complex sentence structures and vocabulary. 

Spanish is Fun! parts I-III are required prior to the enrollment of this course. Students will be provided with new vocabulary related to conversation, dining, and vocabulary when travelling. In addition to this knowledge, students will acquire language skills, such as learning more complex sentence structures and vocabulary. Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

This hands-on interior decorating course will focus on taking you beyond the basics.  Teaching the latest trends in interior design. You will learn where and how to shop, and how to avoid costly mistakes. With an educational step-by-step plan for your home, you will also learn many kitchen design concepts or media room tips, or accessorizing with the perfect final touches, your spaces will become a beautiful place to welcome you home. Whether creating a relaxing outdoor living space, developing a home theater, or giving you fresh ideas for a kitchen makeover, this course will provide you with the tools and apps to help you succeed.   We’ll take a field trip to D.M. Interiors & Design to learn how to choose and coordinate color palettes of fabric, wallpaper, paint colors, and art that will be aesthetically pleasing as well as functional. You will learn how to create a detailed storyboard for your home. The final class will be a site visit to one lucky student’s home in which the class separates into groups as your group will share decorating tips and ideas with the lucky homeowner.

This hands-on interior decorating course will focus on taking you beyond the basics.  Teaching the latest trends in interior design. You will learn where and how to shop, and how to avoid costly mistakes. With an educational step-by-step plan for your home, you will also learn many kitchen design concepts or media room tips, or accessorizing with the perfect final touches, your spaces will become a beautiful place to welcome you home. Whether creating a relaxing outdoor living space, developing a home theater, or giving you fresh ideas for a kitchen makeover, this course will provide you with the tools and apps to help you succeed.   We’ll take a field trip to D.M. Interiors & Design to learn how to choose and coordinate color palettes of fabric, wallpaper, paint colors, and art that will be aesthetically pleasing as well as functional. You will learn how to create a detailed storyboard for your home. The final class will be a site visit to one lucky student’s home in which the class separates into groups as your group will share decorating tips and ideas with the lucky homeowner. Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

Learn hands on bread making techniques for a variety of breads and pastries. You will learn the complete baking process including: proper kneading techniques, proofing and shaping. You will use these skills each week to create savory and sweet artisan breads like: multi-grain, focaccia, baguettes, pretzels, cinnamon rolls and more.

During this 9-week course, participants have the ability to play, draw conclusions, and develop ways of thinking about the game. While designed for players interested in duplicate bridge, social bridge players are welcome. Books (included in course cost) will be provided by the instructor on the first day of class.

This is Part II of the course, Bridge in the 21st Century-Part I. This class can be taken as a stand-alone; no prerequisite is required; however, participants should be familiar with bidding concepts introduced in the first class. This course will focus on the play of the hand, particularly declarer play.

The third in a series of courses for beginning and advancing players of bridge. In this course, students will study techniques for defeating contracts of the declarer. Guidelines and defense will be studied in depth. This course does not require completion of the first two courses in the series, however, completion of these courses is recommended.

No experience is necessary for this course that shows participants how and where to catch fish. If you do not have a fly rod yet, the instructor has plenty to practice with in class and can make recommendations for your first purchase. A signed waiver is required at the first class.    

In this course, you will be introduced to the basics of interior decorating and the psychology of color and design.  We will discuss how to find or choose your color palette, how to choose the perfect picture or art, select paint color, furniture, lighting, how to choose the best flooring for your home or business, and so much more. You will learn practical decorating concepts to implement into your home or business. You will be introduced to various Interior Design apps that help when visualizing your room or office. The class will also enjoy a hands-on field trip to DM Interiors and Design to explore current trending options in interior design. Our whole class will attend a field trip during our last class.  We will be going to one lucky student's house, and I will give a free interior design consultation for her/his home. This course is perfect for the homeowner or for people considering getting into the interior design business.

In this course, you will be introduced to the basics of interior decorating and the psychology of color and design.  We will discuss how to find or choose your color palette, how to choose the perfect picture or art, select paint color, furniture, lighting, how to choose the best flooring for your home or business, and so much more. You will learn practical decorating concepts to implement into your home or business. You will be introduced to various Interior Design apps that help when visualizing your room or office.  The class will also enjoy a hands-on field trip to DM Interiors and Design to explore current trending options in interior design. Our whole class will attend a field trip during our last class.  We will be going to one lucky student's house, and I will give a free interior design consultation for her/his home. This course is perfect for the homeowner or for people considering getting into the interior design business. Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

In this course, you will learn how to process all the photographs that you take with your digital camera, manage them for easy access and prepare them for whatever project you so choose. The course will go through the layout and functions of the main editing tools in each program. Then we will work through the seven different modules of Lightroom (Library, Develop, Map, Book, Slideshow, Print & Web). Finally, you will learn how Photoshop can be used in conjunction with Lightroom to create Panorama, HDR and other composites for more advanced projects.  Adobe software subscription is not included in course fee.

This tile game, similar to Gin Rummy or Dominoes, is an Asian favorite and an exciting alternative to card games. Learn the basic rules and play of the game. Enjoy a fun and challenging experience. No partner is needed. Hurry and register, the class is limited to 8 students.

If you have ever looked at a photo and thought, 'I wish I could take pictures like that!' Then this course is your first step. Dive into the world of photography and learn with us how to operate and care for a camera. De-mystify what f/stops, aperture, and shutter speed mean. Learn the basics of composition and how to use depth of focus to your advantage.  Join us and submerge yourself into the world of light. Start taking the kind of photos that you want. Bring a camera with a manual mode if you have one (digital or film).

In this course, we continue our journey of learning and move well beyond the basic functions and care of your camera. We take an exciting journey into the world of photography as art and the development of your artistic eye. We talk in depth about composition and find out how to control and use light and shadow. We create art from common objects, learn about portraiture and group arrangement, spend a whole session on photo editing and learn about how to succeed in photo competitions. Come join us and learn how to create art with your photography.

Students will  learn strategies and techniques that may reduce or eliminate certain tax liabilities. Have you ever wondered what strategies you could use that some of the richest Americans have used for decades? Many of the strategies discussed include: How to reduce and eliminate Taxes on Retirement Account Distributions How to reduce and eliminate Capital Gains Taxes Take Required Minimum Distributions in the most tax-advantaged way Avoid Inheritance Tax-Traps with IRA’s, 401k’s, and other Retirement Accounts How to pass assets generationally, while minimizing Taxes and providing Asset Protection Learn some of the most Tax-favored ways to give money to charity and heirs How wealthy Americans have passed assets generationally TAX-FREE, even before ROTH IRA’s were created

Students will  learn strategies and techniques that may reduce or eliminate certain tax liabilities. Have you ever wondered what strategies you could use that some of the richest Americans have used for decades? Many of the strategies discussed include: How to reduce and eliminate Taxes on Retirement Account Distributions How to reduce and eliminate Capital Gains Taxes Take Required Minimum Distributions in the most tax-advantaged way Avoid Inheritance Tax-Traps with IRA’s, 401k’s, and other Retirement Accounts How to pass assets generationally, while minimizing Taxes and providing Asset Protection Learn some of the most Tax-favored ways to give money to charity and heirs How wealthy Americans have passed assets generationally TAX-FREE, even before ROTH IRA’s were created Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

Back to the basics as your instructor covers the following: The 3 documents everyone MUST HAVE in retirement The USELESS WILL-it’s a good thing! Basics of a Revocable Living Trust How to avoid DEATH Probate and LIVING Probate How to BLOW UP 401K’s and IRA’s with unnecessary TAXATION How to accidentally disinherit children and grandchildren 2ND marriage solutions in Estate Planning What to do if you have a Retirement Account and a Revocable Living Trust Beneficiary Form mistakes to avoid-Retirement Accounts, Life Insurance, Annuities

The 3 documents everyone MUST HAVE in retirement The USELESS WILL - it’s a good thing! Basics of a Revocable Living Trust How to avoid DEATH Probate and LIVING Probate Learn how the NEW SECURE ACT impacts your Estate Plan How to accidentally disinherit children and grandchildren 2nd marriage solutions in Estate Planning What to do if you have a Retirement Account and a Revocable Living Trust Beneficiary Form mistakes to avoid for Retirement Accounts, Life Insurance, Annuities Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

Two things are certain: Death & Taxes! In this class we will address proper estate planning documents and planning for both incapacity and death. How do you ensure your wishes are executed with little interference and without the costs and publicity of probate? We will spend time discussing simple strategies to reduce and possibly eliminate current and future income and estate taxes.

Two Things are certain: Death & Taxes! In this class, we will address proper Estate Planning documents and planning for both incapacity and death. How do you ensure your wishes are executed with little interference and without the costs and publicity of Probate? We will spend time discussing simple strategies to reduce and possibly eliminate current and future Income and Estate Taxes. Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

Medicare plans can be confusing!  Join us so that you can better plan your benefits strategy or help you guide your parents in their choices. Learn the many facets and particulars of Medicare.  Gain a foundation of Medicare Part A, B, C (Medicare Advantage) and D (Prescription Drug Plan) and Medicare Supplement plans.  Learn what factors to include in choosing the right plan.  We discuss Pros and Cons of growing trend of working past age 65 at your employer but leaving employer benefits plan to enroll in Medicare plan to save money on premiums.

How to Reduce or Eliminate Taxes on RMD’S How to pay little to NO Taxes on a Roth Conversion Tax-Free Income Ideas and Concepts BONUS: New IRA Distribution Rules New IRA Inheritance Rules

How to Reduce or Eliminate Taxes on RMD’S How to pay little to NO Taxes on a Roth Conversion Tax-Free Income Ideas and Concepts BONUS: New IRA Distribution Rules and IRA Inheritance Rules Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

Women have more challenges in retirement planning than men. Over 85% of Americans over the age of 85 are women. This workshop covers the areas of 1) providing funding for their longer life expectancy, 2) identifying the higher Long Term Care and medical costs that may incur, and 3) for married women the loss of a spouse and the financial impact (income, taxes, and other areas that also apply for unmarried women).

An active and engaging class for individuals within 5 years of retirement or who have retired within the last 3 years. This class will focus on information needed in order to make important and lasting decisions for living your best financial life in retirement, including:  How to make the right pension decision Different strategies for taking Social Security How to maximize retirement income Tax-free retirement income strategies Advanced Roth IRA strategies-even if you are already retired! 401k advantages and disadvantages in retirement Estate Planning documents to be updated in retirement How to keep your financial affairs private and avoid probate Basics of Revocable Living Trusts Dynasty Trusts-not just for the wealthy! Asset protection

An active and engaging class for individuals within 5 years of retirement or who have retired within the last 3 years. This class will focus on information needed in order to make important and lasting decisions for living your best financial life in retirement, including:  How to make the right pension decision Different strategies for taking Social Security How to maximize retirement income Tax-free retirement income strategies Advanced Roth IRA strategies-even if you are already retired! 401k advantages and disadvantages in retirement Estate Planning documents to be updated in retirement How to keep your financial affairs private and avoid probate Basics of Revocable Living Trusts Dynasty Trusts-not just for the wealthy! Asset protection Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

Are you planning for retirement or have you already retired? Get first-hand knowledge from an expert in the Social Security area and take-home strategies to help you understand how Social Security works; for instance: who is covered/not covered, benefits you may be eligible to receive before retirement. common phrases, choosing when to retire, and other benefits (Medicare).

Instructor will delve into both the history and the basics of Social Security to assist students in making important life decisions. In this fast-paced class, students will learn the following: History and basics of Social Security Social Security income strategies for married couples Taxation (and double taxation) on Social Security Penalties on your Social Security Retirement Income Strategies with 401ks and IRAs NEW REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION RULES- The Secure Act Tax-Free Retirement Income Strategy Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

This course offers an introduction to Amazon and the selling opportunities available for third-party merchants. Students will learn how to set up a merchant's account and which type is best for you, and how to list and price products on the Amazon platform. Class will also cover how to use Amazon's fulfillment service and why.

Participants enrolled in this seminar will learn all about eBay. This includes: an introduction to eBay, eBay safety, a synopsis of opportunities available on eBay, setting up a secure seller's account, pricing strategies, putting together a complete listing, and completing the sale.

This course teaches students how to use the Microsoft Office Program, Excel. Students will learn how to: make columns of information, manipulate large amounts of data, insert basic formulas, use auto format and auto fill, and create a presentable spreadsheet. Additionally, students can learn how to make a graph from their data.

This course teaches students how to use the Microsoft Office Program, Excel. Students will learn how to: make columns of information, manipulate large amounts of data, insert basic formulas, use auto format and auto fill, and create a presentable spreadsheet. Additionally, students can learn how to make a graph from their data. Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

Are you looking for your ancestor records online and not finding what you are looking for or finding hundreds of potential ancestors? If so, this genealogy course is for you as it delves deeper into how to use the online genealogy resources to their fullest extent!   Learn Internet browsing basics and how to use Google for your genealogy research Learn how to research effectively using the main online genealogy websites (Ancestry, FamilySearch, MyHeritage, Heritage Quest, Newspapers.com, Fold3, etc.) Learn how to use Evernote (for Windows) to keep your research information organized Evaluate genealogy software and find the best one for you  By the end of the course, you will be able to locate more records for your ancestors online and find the best software for your research.

Designed for those with some basic knowledge of computers, students will learn: how to properly identify and use hardware/software, technology shortcuts, parts of the computer, proper operation of the mouse, and examination of computer storage. Windows 10 will be used in this course.

Get the full advantage of this neat gadget!  We cover all the following in this quick 3-hour class: Setup – connection to phone Review of controls within the phone for the watch Review of buttons/dials on watch Common uses – answer call, receive a text, ping my phone Fancier Features - Check my heart rate, emergency contacts

Join us for this fun and informative class with all sorts of tips, tricks, tools and “how tos” for your iPad.  You will learn how to navigate your device like a pro.  We will take you through the latest features of home screen customization, explore a few functions of the Camera and Photo apps, guide you through the App store, and share a few of our favorite tips.  Bring your own iPad or use one of ours.

This class will review the main functionalities of the iPhone from models 6 to 12 including the SE, the MINI, the X and the XR.  Come learn what you need to know to use your iPhone without stress or concern.  The course will review the following topics:  How to determine which model you have, power and battery maintenance, volume settings, brightness, do not disturb, finger gestures, sending and receiving texts, saving pictures from texts, opening and sending email, saving pictures received in email, and sending pictures with an email.

This is a fun, basic, hands-on class. Students will use software involving the basics of Microsoft Word. Learn the fundamentals of navigation and selection techniques used in email, and on the Internet. This class uses Microsoft Word 2016 to create, edit, save and print a letter format. Prerequisite: Introduction to PCs.

This course is designed for those with a desire to learn how to sell on the internet. This class will introduce students to topics such as: how to get started, what options are available for a quick start up, proven methods for fast entrance into the world of ecommerce, and the utilization of various platforms.

Learn the core functions and features of the Windows 10 interface, which includes how to: set up multiple desktops, organize your start screen, utilize search tools, mark up and share websites, install and use apps, view multiple email accounts in one application, and much more!

Learn the core functions and features of the Windows 10 interface, which includes how to set up multiple desktops, organize your start screen, utilize search tools, mark up and share websites, install and use apps, view multiple email accounts in one application, and much more! Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

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Exploring your family history is a journey that begins with you and takes you to the past to find your ancestors that is supported by facts, family stories, and traditions. Join the journey in learning / re-learning the fundamentals of family history research to find those long, lost relatives. Students will be able to identify resources available at genealogical / historical societies, libraries / archives, government entities and in their possession. Topics to be explored include: creating a research plan, vital records, citing sources, organizing information, census records, cemetery records, military records and pensions, libraries / archives, land / deed / tax records, old handwriting, newspapers / city directories / church, immigration, ship, and passport records, genealogy software, and migration patterns. By the end of the course, you will be able to create a resume for your ancestor. The research methodology focuses on U.S. records but can be applied worldwide.

Are great writers born that way? Or do their experiences make them great writers? To hear Stephen King tell it, you're born with a set of skills, and your experiences help determine the product. In our next class, based on Stephen King's On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, we'll journey back to your earliest memories and figure out why that old train yard keeps showing up as the backdrop in your fiction (oops, sorry, that's Stephen King!) If you've been afraid to take a writing course because you think it will be a bunch of stodgy folks who sit around in the quiet with their pens scribbling furiously, then this class will have you pleasantly surprised! Beth Hermes facilitates a class that is creative, inspiring and downright FUN.  Copy of book recommended: On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft (Stephen King).

Are great writers born that way? Or do their experiences make them great writers? To hear Stephen King tell it, you're born with a set of skills, and your experiences help determine the product. In our next class, based on Stephen King's On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, we'll journey back to your earliest memories and figure out why that old train yard keeps showing up as the backdrop in your fiction (oops, sorry, that's Stephen King!) If you've been afraid to take a writing course because you think it will be a bunch of stodgy folks who sit around in the quiet with their pens scribbling furiously, then this class will have you pleasantly surprised! Beth Hermes facilitates a class that is creative, inspiring and downright FUN.  Copy of book recommended: On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft (Stephen King). Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

Since 1992, millions of people have rediscovered their creativity through Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way. In 2018, she introduced It’s Never Too Late To Begin Again, designed to introduce retirees and mid-lifers how to embark on their creative journeys “now that they have the time.” This 12-week course helps retirement (or impending retirement) become the life you’ve always dreamed about, with memoir-writing exercises to unearth and honor your past, Morning Pages to clear the path and provide clarity for the future, Artist Dates to indulge in fun adventures, and Solo Walks to get your mind and body moving. Author Julia Cameron calls this the answer “for students who are embarking on their ‘second act’.”  Class requires a textbook, notebook, pen, and a desire to rekindle your creative self!   Textbook recommended. It’s Never Too Late To Begin Again (Julia Cameron).

Since 1992, millions of people have rediscovered their creativity through Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way. In 2018, she introduced It’s Never Too Late To Begin Again, designed to introduce retirees and mid-lifers how to embark on their creative journeys “now that they have the time.” This 12-week course helps retirement (or impending retirement) become the life you’ve always dreamed about, with memoir-writing exercises to unearth and honor your past, Morning Pages to clear the path and provide clarity for the future, Artist Dates to indulge in fun adventures, and Solo Walks to get your mind and body moving. Author Julia Cameron calls this the answer “for students who are embarking on their ‘second act’.”  Class requires a textbook, notebook, pen, and a desire to rekindle your creative self!   Textbook recommended. It’s Never Too Late To Begin Again (Julia Cameron). Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

This course focuses on the many facets of independent publishing. In addition to the most common forms, novels and memoirs, the instructor will offer expertise in developing other subject material and alternative formats. Students will have the opportunity to find the best platform for their work, and develop useful publishing strategies.

Discover the tricks and techniques novelist, Josh Langston uses to produce a new novel every year. Learn how to write a gripping novel using story-telling techniques; gain insight on different styles of writing and tools for editing. Participants will also receive tips on finding an agent, editor, and publisher.

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