Continuing Education
SPECIAL INTERESTS
8 HOUR PRE-ASSIGNMENT SECURITY GUARD TRAINING COURSE
2
weeks Michael T.
Rayburn
This is the New York State mandated course for those wishing to become a security guard. The Security Guard Act of 1992 mandated training for all security guards in New York State. Most employers will not even interview you without having completed this course. The perfect course for prospective security guards, bouncers and doormen. Fingerprinting will be available for a $25 fee if desired. Please indicate your request on your registration form. Class size limited to 35.
Starts 10/13
Tuesday 6:00-10:00 p.m. $25**
B116
ACTING FOR BEGINNERS
6
weeks Robert
Prince
Have you ever dreamed of being a star of stage and screen? Yes? Well, good luck, but the odds are long. So why study acting? For starters, it’s great fun! But even better, to study acting is to study human nature and most student actors come away with a deeper understanding of what motivates us to behave the way we do. Best of all, we spend a good deal of class time laughing! And many lifelong friendships are made when people laugh together. Classes will run for 5 weeks. Participants will be paired up with a partner to work on a short scene or a one-act play together. We’ll study improvisation, creating a character, finding your motivation, how to memorize lines, emotional memory, comic timing and more. Week 6 will be a showcase for us to perform our scenes for invited family and friends. Instructor, Robert Prince, studied acting, voice and directing at the Walnut Street Theatre School in Philadelphia. He was the Producing Artistic Director of The El Sitio Players, an English-language theatre company in La Antiqua, Guatemala, where he lived for several years. Class size limited to 20.
Starts 9/23
Wednesday 6:30-8:30 p.m. $38**
G126
ARE YOU READY TO BE A PUBLIC SPEAKER?
3 weeks Donna Kreis
Do you want to be a better public speaker? Do you find it hard to get up in front of a large crowd and be the center of attention? Are you in a position where you are required to make oral presentations? Would you like to polish your Public Speaking skills and gain confidence at the same time? Join this class and become comfortable being in the public limelight. You will learn tips that only the professionals know about! This is a wonderful opportunity to practice 3 speeches in front of a live audience and receive positive feedback! The instructor has been a member of Toastmasters International for 7 years and competes in statewide speech contests.
Starts 9/22
Tuesday 6:30-8:30 p.m. $20**
D102
EVENING MAH JONGG
6 weeks Barbara Bade
Looking for a game? Experienced players can get together once a week for an evening of Mah Jongg. Minimum of 4 players will be needed to start the group. We will use the current National Mah Jongg League card. Please bring your own Mah Jongg set and current card. $3 "Pie" each week. Any questions? Please call Barbara at 584-3495.
Starts 10/15
Thursday 6:30-8:30 p.m. $15**
G112
FENG SHUI FOR BEGINNERS
3 weeks Brenda Jenks
Bring harmony and balance into your life by making changes in your environment. Learn how plants, lighting, furniture arrangement and other “cures” can change the flow of energy in your home, workplace or any area. You will need a notebook and a pencil.
Starts 10/15
Thursday 7:00-9:00 p.m. $20
B116
GENEALOGY: GETTING STARTED
3 weeks Ruth Ann Messick
The ins and outs of getting started - taking what you know and going on - the location of resources and lots more! Bring everything you know about your family from Bibles, diaries, pictures, letters, etc.
Starts 9/21
Monday 7:00-9:00 p.m. $15 B113
MAH JONGG
6 weeks Barbara Bade
Mah Jongg is an ancient Chinese tile game introduced to this country in the 1920's. The Game of Sparrows was first played by the ruling class of China, the Mandarins during the time of Confucius. Mah Jongg is played with a group of 4 people using a set of 152 decorated tiles and a card of standardized hands and rules. Much like Gin Rummy, but a lot more fun! Come with a friend or alone - and learn the game of Mah Jongg. Materials fee of $22.00 payable to instructor the first night of class includes the current Mah Jongg card ($7) and The Beginners Guide to American Mah Jongg Book ($14.95). New players and those who just want to brush-up welcome! (Please indicate if you are a new player on your registration form). For any questions, please call Barbara at 584-3495.
Starts 10/15
Thursday 6:30-8:30 p.m. $35
G112
RE-LEARN YOUR ENGLISH GRAMMAR
7 weeks Allan Weatherwax
***When You Are Asked the Health Question, “How do you feel?” Do you Know Which of the Following Reponses is Grammatically Correct? And Why? I feel good. I feel well. ***IF YOU’RE NOT SURE, TAKE THIS COURSE. In this informal and relaxed atmosphere, you’ll gain confidence whenever you communicate (speak or write) using English. Refresh your knowledge of the rules of English Grammar and understand it. Each session will consist of a period of interactive grammar instruction followed by topically related exercises using current-day text (appearing in newspapers, magazines and any generally published documents) to reinforce understanding. This course is NOT designed for students who wish to learn English as a second language, however for those who have learned English as a second language, this course will be helpful in reinforcing your understanding of English grammar. ***You’ll now be able to easily identify the correct answer to the health question presented above.***
Starts 10/15
Thursday 6:30-8:00 p.m. $40
B118
THE ART OF BECOMING AN EXCELLENT CONVERSATIONALIST
3 weeks Blossom Woodrow
This class teaches conversational skills, from A-Z, which will become a winsome social asset and a magnetic business tool. Instruction includes: how to initiate and maintain conversations with friends or strangers; how to be interesting so that others will enjoy your company; how to improve your listening skills; how to contribute to conversations outside your area of expertise; and much, much more. Blossom Woodrow, with her culturally diverse and international background, teaches conversational skills to individuals from all walks of life: doctors; attorneys; engineers; educators; students and entire families. Whether you’re out to breakfast with a client, lunch with the boss, dinner with a date, at a job interview or a party, one on one or in a group, you’ll learn how to be conversationally engaging with anyone, on any level, and at ease in any setting. This class is taught in a fun and relaxed atmosphere ~ you may come as a stranger, but will leave as a friend!
Starts 9/22
Tuesday 7:00-9:00 p.m. $20**
D201
WILLIAM'S WINE CLASS
3 weeks William Roach, AIWS
William's Wine Class will teach you what wine is, how to serve it, what to serve with it, how to choose from a restaurant wine list and how to choose wine in a store. Along the way, you'll learn which wines are made where, and why, and how to pronounce them. The first two classes will be classroom based with the third class being a practical wine tasting to familiarize students with different styles of wine and held at Putnam Wine on Broadway. William is the Fella in the Cella at Putnam Wine. He holds a Diploma in wine and spirits from the Wine & Spirits Educational Trust (WSET). This is the world's leading provider of professional training for the wine industry. Materials fee of $5 payable to instructor the first night of class. Class size limited to 20.
Starts 10/7
Wednesday 6:30-8:30 p.m. $20**
B118
SPECIAL INTEREST SPECIALS
A GARDEN IN CONSTANT BLOOM
One
Night Beverly
VanNess
You too can have a three season garden by planning, using bulbs, annuals and with long blooming perennials. Join us and learn how!
Tuesday, October 20 7:00-9:00 p.m. $7**
B114
ABC’s of DOMESTIC ADOPTION
One Night Brendan O’Shea
A one-night program to introduce participants to the nuts-and-bolts of adopting domestically. Topics covered will include: pre-adoption qualification, search/advertising/networking techniques, adoption agencies, legal issues and finalization.
Wednesday, October 7 7:00-9:00 p.m. $7**
B115
ADVENTURES IN GHOSTBUSTING!
One Night Brenda Jenks
Join us for first hand stories of real ghosts in the Saratoga area ~ learn all about “clearing” houses, lands and businesses of ghosts, negative thought forms, entities, etc. An enlightening look at the unseen world, how it affects us and what to do about it.
Thursday, September 24 7:00-9:00 p.m. $7**
B114
BABY SIGN LANGUAGE 101
One Night Erin Carter
If I told you that there was toy on the market that could raise your baby’s IQ, you would buy it, wouldn’t you? Baby sign language has proven to raise IQ’s 10-12 points! The benefits of teaching your pre-verbal infant to communicate through sign language include earlier speech development, less frustration, larger vocabularies, higher self-esteem, and a stronger parent-child bond. Babies are happiest when they can communicate with the people who love them the most, their families. Begin signing with your baby now through this two hour workshop. As seen on Oprah and 20/20. Materials fee of $5 payable to instructor the night of class includes a baby sign language dictionary, baby sign tips and techniques and baby sign language games, songs and activities.
Session I: Tuesday, September 22 or
Session II: Wednesday, November 18
6:30-8:30 p.m. $7**
B112
BACK TO SCHOOL READINESS
One Night Jordana Turcotte
The Back-To-School craziness is upon us. Come and get the tools you need to organize your home for handling getting out the door with everything you need plus managing what is coming in the door. Having an effective home family command center will keep things running smoothly. Plus learn tips on clothing, homework, lunches, art storage and more!
Tuesday, September 22 7:00-9:00 p.m. $7**
B118
BEFORE YOU GET YOUR DOG
One Night Kristina Gage
Presented by Kristina N. Gage, Certified Pet Dog Trainer and owner of SmartDog Dog Training, this class will provide you with important information to help you choose, prepare for and bring home a new dog. We will discuss adopting puppies, adolescent and adult dogs and choosing between mixed and pure breed dogs. You will also learn where to find your new dog and how to pick an individual dog that best fits your family. Finally, we will cover steps to take before you bring your new dog home, how to introduce your dog to the family and how to meet the needs of your new dog.
Thursday, September 24 6:30-8:30 p.m. $7**
B116
CAREGIVING AT HOME - THE BALANCING ACT
One Night Kym Hance, CMC
There is no such ting as home, sweet nursing home. Most people want to stay in their own homes for as long as possible. But at some point you or your parents will need some assistance to accomplish this. Every day, 25 million Americans provide care for loved ones. Most of these caregivers are working age adults and have full time jobs. This program is designed to help future caregivers and those currently providing care to gain a better understanding of the community programs and services available and how to best utilize these services. You’ll also learn the eligibility criteria for community and institutional Medicaid, how home care needs are determined and trends in the home health care industry affecting service delivery. You’ll also receive tips on setting up home care and hiring care providers. Kym Hance is a certified geriatric care manager and partner in Trinity ElderCare Consulting & Management, LLC. kym@trinityeldercare.com
Thursday, October 15 6:30-8:00 p.m. $7**
B114
CREATING A COOPERATIVE COMMUNITY
One Night Nancy Auspelmyer
Many of the systems we have come to rely on can no longer adequately support our needs. Building an effective global community will require diligence and vision and the support of each and every one of us. Join us in this one night meeting of hearts and minds as we explore ways to create the cooperative community that will serve all of us.
Monday, October 5 7:00-9:00 p.m. $7**
B110
DO IT YOURSELF CRUISE PLANNING - AND SAVING
One Night Tracey Kubis
Have you dreamed of taking a cruise? You can! And, you can save money too! Let your next vacation involve waking up each morning in a different port, afternoons filled with exciting excursions and evenings enjoying a wonderful dinner, shows and more. Yes, the average person can book their own cruise trip, have the knowledge to save as well as book their own shore excursions - saving money along the way! Learn the game of cruising, and come out saving! The instructor has taken 13 cruises and has learned these tips from her own experience.
Tuesday, October 20 7:00-8:30 p.m. $7**
B112
EXPLORE THE CHAMPLAIN CANAL
Two Nights Elizabeth O’Leary
Trace the beginnings of the Champlain Canal in 1823 through to today’s use as leisure transportation. See how inland waterways changed many towns in our area into thriving industrial communities. Learn about Solomon Northup (Author of 12 Years a Slave) and how he was connected to the Champlain Canal. The second session of the class will consist of a Walking/Driving Tour. We will meet at the Old Fort House Museum and then go to Champlain Canal Lock Seven to see this working museum in action. We’ll walk along the towpath of the old canal ruins and over the stone arch bridge of the aqueduct with a stop by the historic State Street Burying Ground.
Tuesday, October 6 6:30-8:30 p.m. $12**
B114
GET GREEN
One Night Kristine Bellino
It’s not easy being green…or is it? The organizers of the Saratoga Environmental Expo (SEE) will share with you their knowledge about living a greener lifestyle and introduce you to environmentally-friendly resources available throughout Saratoga and Upstate New York. This class will empower those who know little about green living and enhance the knowledge and networking of those who know a lot. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on their own lifestyle choices in an effort to live a carbon-neutral lifestyle. You can be green without breaking the bank and this class will show you how!
Wednesday, October 14 6:30-8:00 p.m. $7** B114
GET INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
One Night Kristine Bellino
Changes are happening all over Saratoga. Would you like to take more of an active role than reading the newspaper and voting? If you want to get involved, but are not quite certain where to start or what interests you the most, this class will provide an introduction to the resources and community around you. There will be a guest speaker and class participants will have the opportunity to develop a community-wide project. Materials fee of $5 will be payable to instructor the night of class.
Tuesday, October 20 6:30-8:30 p.m. $7**
B109
GETTING PAID TO TALK, MAKING MONEY WITH YOUR VOICE: An Introduction to Professional Voice-acting
One Night Voice Coaches
Have you ever been told you have a great voice? This exciting class will explore numerous aspects of voice-over work for television, film, radio, audio books, documentaries and the internet in your area! We will cover all the basics, including how to prepare the all-important demo, how to be successful and earn great income in this exciting field. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and to hear examples of demos recorded by professional voice actors. Class participants will even have a chance to record a commercial script under the direction of our Voicecoaches.com producer! This class is informative, lots of fun, and a great first step for anyone interested in voice-acting professionally. Space is limited, so register early.
Wednesday, October 21 6:30-9:00 p.m. $10** B112
HOME STAGING AND THE BIG MOVE
One
Night Jordana
Turcotte
Selling and moving effectively can be done when you know how to stage your home and the steps to moving with ease. This course will give you the tips you need to know for getting your home ready for sale; how to look through the buyer’s eyes and address your entire home with a detailed checklist. Sold! Now, how you can execute a successful move, up to and including moving day.
Tuesday, October 6 7:00-9:00 p.m. $7**
B116
HOW TO GET YOUR FIRST BOOK PUBLISHED
One Night Katharine Sands
Stay out of the Rejection Pile and Get Into Print! Join us for an exciting event and learn how to get published! Noted literary agent Katharine Sands will guide you through a seven-step action plan to make your dream a reality. You will learn: * How to catch an agent's eye and stand out from the stacks on an editor's desk * Sure-fire techniques for creating a professional book proposal * In-class and at-home exercises aimed at developing fiction and nonfiction for publication: * How to practice your PitchCraft - strategy secrets for selling your book and story ideas * What publishers want from new writers * Expert advice on what would really make them want to publish you. For anyone who ever thought about writing, this class will give you a step-by-step action plan and sound a clarion call to write. Bonus: Bring writing samples for class for critique. Katharine Sands is a literary agent with the Sarah Jane Freymann Literary Agency. She represents a wide range of authors in a broad range of categories.
Thursday, October 22 6:30-9:30 p.m. $10**
B114
JOURNEY TO EGYPT
One
Night Nancy
Auspelmyer
Have you ever been curious about ancient Egypt, its secrets and mysteries? Come visit Egypt during this evening of facts, myth, photographs and possibilities. Perhaps you will consider joining us later in 2009 as we journey there once again.
Wednesday, September 23 7:00-9:00 p.m. $7**
B110
LESSONS FOR LIFE: a Money class for Teenagers and their Parents.
One Night Caryn Kennedy
It’s about time! In our session, we’ll show these young adults what it takes to be financially successful. With topics such as pay yourself first, how to start saving early, make you money work for you, needs vs. wants, understanding credit and more. (Class is taught by a mother of 3 children, including 2 teenagers).
Session I: Wednesday, November 4 or
Session I: Thursday, November 12
6:30-8:00 p.m. $7**
B111
ORGANIC GARDENING – FALL CHORES
One Night Maureen McNamara Rice
Fall is a great time for gardeners! The weather cools off, the sky is blue, and here are your excuses to go outside and play in the yard. What to do with leaves, how to prepare gardens/lawns for spring, pruning, putting the compost heap to bed… Come on, come all, meet other enthusiastic gardeners and have a good time.
Wednesday, September 23 7:00-8:30 p.m. $7**
B115
ORGANIZATION: A “HOW TO” FOR EVERYONE
One Night Jordana Turcotte
Is it all too much? Feeling overwhelmed with all the stuff and can’t get organized to organize? Well, seize the day and learn the basics of organizing. Take the Clutter Quiz and get started! We’ll learn how to prioritize, where to start, how to stay on track and the tips and tools to tackle each project. Room by room discover tips on how to sort, group and place items so each room is set up efficiently and, most importantly, is organized top to bottom.
Tuesday, October 13 7:00-9:00 p.m. $7**
B120
ORGANIZATION FOR THE NEW YEAR
One Night Jordana Turcotte
Didn’t quite execute last year’s New Year’s resolutions? Not completing your personal goals and daily lists? Come and learn how to really fulfill those resolutions and goals and how to carry them to completion. Plus, learn how to manage all your files from what to purge, how long to keep things and how to set up an effective system that you can stick to inclusive of managing the daily mail mountain.
Tuesday, November 17 7:00-9:00 p.m. $7**
B116
PERENNIALS BY THE DOZEN
One Night Beverly VanNess
Perennials providing colorful blooms and beautiful foliage form the basis of a well planned landscape that recreates itself and evolves every year. This class will introduce you to a dozen of the easiest and most reliable perennial-flowering plants. Size of the garden, sun or shade, colors of plants and time you want to give, are some of the things you need to think about before starting a perennial garden. Preparation of beds, design, planting and maintenance will be included. Enjoy beautiful flowers from spring until the first frost of fall year after year. Join us!
Tuesday, September 29 7:00-9:00 p.m. $7**
B110
PERFECT GREEN PARTY PLANNING
One
Night Kristine
Bellino
Planning what you hope to be a great holiday or birthday party or are you helping to organize a wedding? Bring your requirements and ideas and we will help you plan it from start to finish! We will cover the basics of organizing a party, introduce you to the latest trends in the Capital Region and provide helpful information for you to host that perfect party! Class includes a dinner buffet catered by a local restaurant. Join us for a sampling of desserts, party favours and gift baskets!
Wednesday, October 21 7:00-8:30 p.m. $7** D102
SEND OUT CARDS- CHANGING LIVES ONE CARD AT A TIME…
One Night Mame Noonan
Send Out Cards is a company that allows you the chance to be one of the few who sends out the “real” cards, surprising every recipient with a fun, creative, personal and quality card. This is a great tool to get the cards sent out on time, without worrying about missing those important dates of your family and friends. Send Out Cards is an online greeting card and follow up system that appeals to everyone. These are real cards, not e cards. All you need to do is log on, select a greeting card, or create your own personal photo card, write your message and click “Send Card”. We will print, stuff, address, stamp and mail the card for you. We’ll also send you reminders of birthdays and anniversaries so you’ll never forget a special occasion again! Learn about campaigns & how you can create one card, send it to multiple contacts – each one personally addressed – with the click of a button. It doesn’t get any easier than this!
Thursday, October 15 7:00-8:30 p.m. $7**
B111
TACKLE THE PAPER
One
Night Jordana
Turcotte
Paper – Paper – Paper! From work, from school, from mail – dealing with it effectively is a monumental task! What does come in does have to be dealt with! If every horizontal surface is covered, if the bills are lost or not paid, if you can’t find things when you need them – this class is for you! Come and learn what to keep, what to throw out and then how to set up an effective system to manage everything that comes in the door!
Tuesday, October 27 7:00-9:00 p.m. $7**
B116
THE HISTORY OF SARATOGA AND ITS SPRINGS
Two Nights Charlie Kuenzel/Dave Patterson
Join us for this short classroom overview of the history and geology of Saratoga Springs. The unique mineral springs found in Saratoga had a profound effect on the early development of the city of Saratoga. We will discuss the many aspects of the early springs from bottling to medicinal usage. The second night of class will consist of a walking tour of the many springs in the city and will be scheduled at a time, with input from the participants, still to be determined. Class size limited to 25.
Wednesday, October 21 7:00-9:00 p.m. $12** B115
THIS OLD BOOK
Two Nights Jeff Butler
The No. 1 best seller of all time – Translated into most every know language – A compilation of sixty-six separate works written over a span of three thousand years – Acclaimed as the most influential book in world history – The Bible. Participants in this two evening, facilitated discussion will consider the literary styles and the diversity of the authors. How the text has been preserved and translated, and the great number of versions in print today.
Thursday, September 24
and October 1 7:00-8:30 p.m. $12**
B110
TIPS AND TOOLS TO ORGANIZE YOUR KIDS AND THEIR “STUFF”
One Night Jordana Turcotte
Kids and their stuff ~ you ask where do you start? This class will give you the tips and the tools to organize your kids and all their belongings. From general organizing tips to kid “hot spots” in the home such as playroom, bedroom and entry area to getting ready for all that school stuff including papers, schedules and artwork ~ learn how to organize it and manage it on a daily basis. Other topics such as chores, “shoestring” ideas and photos will be covered.
Tuesday, September 29 7:00-9:00 p.m. $7**
B109
TOOLS AND HANG UPS!
One Night Maura Millar
Tired of having those draperys, shelving and pictures lining your floors instead of your walls? Have the tools to hang them, but just don’t know how? Empower yourself with a hands-on “tool school”. This is an intro class to learn how to use those basic tools in that toolbox. Also learn simple and savvy design tips as well as the art of wall hangings! You will now be able to call yourself a “Do-It-Yourselfer!”
Tuesday, October 20 6:30-8:30 p.m. $7**
B108
WALKING TOURS OF THE SARATOGA SPRINGS NEIGHBORHOODS
One
Night Paul McCarty
Join us for a walking tour of the North Broadway and/or Union Avenue neighborhoods. Each tour will be $7. You will be notified of meeting location prior to the tour date.
Wednesday, September 30 (North Broadway) and/or
Wednesday, October 7 (Union Avenue)
4:30-6:30 p.m. $7** each
WHAT ARE YOUR COINS AND CURRENCY WORTH?
Two Nights Anthony Swiatek
Do you have any coins and currency in your dresser drawer, storage container of safe deposit box? Are you aware that your 2000 Sacagawea golden colored dollar could be worth $7500 to $67,000!!? Or that your Red Seal $100 bill is worth more than triple face value? Find out what your collection is truly worth. Become aware of how their state of preservation or condition, combined with supply and demand factors give the aforesaid their real value. Learn how to evaluate those television, radio and newspaper offerings which appear to promise you tremendous rarity, value and future potential – but may offer you a major disappointment after acquisition. So much more will be covered including numismatic history, stamps, etc. Free coin and currency giveaways for students. This course is being offered by Anthony J. Swiatek, MA, past 50th president of the American Numismatic Association and full-time professional numismatist since 1979. For further information he can be reached at anthonyjswiatek@aol.com or at uscoinguru@aol.com
Monday, October 19
and October 26 7:00-9:00 p.m. $12**
B111
WOMEN & INVESTING: What You Should Be Doing Right Now
One Night Caryn Kennedy
In this interactive workshop we’ll discuss why and how men and women are different in their financial lives and how we, as women, need to organize our finances and prepare for retirement during these challenging economic times.
Session I: Wednesday, October 7 or
Session II: Thursday, October 15
6:30-8:00 p.m. $7**B120