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Montville Adult Education Enrichment Program
FALL 2008 ~ PROGRAM SCHEDULE
~ MONDAY EVENING CLASSES ~
#TCLD Country Line Dancing ~ NEW!!
It’s a lot of fun! Bring a friend or 2 – the more
the merrier! This class is designed for beginners and intermediate dancers.
No partners are necessary. Come learn from a instructor with years of experience
and have a great time!
6 weeks ~ September 29 ~ 6:30 - 7:30 pm Instructor: Lynn Manolakis Fee: $70
Location: Oakdale Elementary School Multi-purpose room/Cafeteria
#MSB Spanish ~ Beginner Class ~
Come and learn another language! This introduction to Spanish
will teach you the basics. You will learn how to ask, and answer, simple questions.
You will also learn how to say simple phrases. No prior knowledge of Spanish
is required.
8 weeks ~ September 29 ~ 6:30 – 8:00 pm Instructor: Jeannette Eberhart
Fee: $68
Location: Mohegan Elementary School Library/Media Center
~ TUESDAY EVENING CLASSES ~
#CWW Creative Writing Workshop ~ NEW!!
Polish your writing skills in a workshop environment or reawaken
the passion to write! Any genre is acceptable: poetry, short stories, essays,
memoirs. The facilitator for this course is a certified High School English
teacher and a graduate of the CT Writing Project.
6 weeks ~ September 30 ~ 6:00 - 8:00 pm Instructor: Wendy Halsey Fee $ 60
Location: Montville High School Room #210
#TAP Talking About Poetry ~ NEW!!
Poetry may not have been your favorite subject, yet you suspect
there’s something to it. Here’s your chance to explore! Each week,
students will have the opportunity to hear a few poems selected to demonstrate
the range of the pleasures of verse, and to discuss it with a practicing poet.
The instructor is the author of two small collections of poetry called “chapbooks”
who has read his work in a vareity of venues. We’ll supply the poems
and your can bring your imagination.
6 weeks ~ October 14 ~ 6:30 - 8:00 pm Instructor: Glenn Shea $45 Materials
fee: $6
Location: Montville High School Room #106
#THI An Introduction to Home Inspection ~ NEW!!
Are you selling a home? Thinking of buying a home? Wondering
about the status of your current home? Here is your chance to learn all about
home inspection: what it is, the reports they generate for you, how to find
a licensed home inspector, when you would want to use their services, tools
they use and so much more! Or perhaps you’re interested in becoming
a home inspector yourself. Come learn more! The instructor is a licensed home
inspector and is also certified by the American Society of Home Inspectors.
2 weeks ~ October 7 ~ 6:30 - 8:30 pm Instructor: Jim Blonchine Fee: $25 Materials
fee: $3
Location: Montville High School Room #107
#TBD1 Belly Dance, Beginner Class ~
This introductory class will teach you some of the basics of
this ancient
form of dance. Bring a scarf to tie around your hips and a sense of humor.
6 wks ~ October 14 ~ 5:15- 6:15 pm Instructor: Kim Camlet Fee: $70
Location: Tyl Middle School Special Education Classroom
#TBD2 Belly Dance, Intermediate Class ~
If you’ve taken some belly dance before and want to learn
how to put it all
together, this class will teach you how. Emphasis will be on transitioning
from one move to another, layering moves, and understanding how to create
your own choreography.
6 wks ~ October 14 ~ 6:30 - 7:30 pm Instructor: Kim Camlet Fee: $70
Location: Tyl Middle School Special Education Classroom
#TBDS Ballroom Dancing With Salsa! ~ NEW!!
Come dance the night away! This class will include instruction
in a variety of dances including Waltz, Rumba, Merengue and Salsa. No partners
are required though you may certainly bring one if you like.
8 weeks ~ September 30 ~ 6:30 – 7:30 pm Instructor: Susan Morgan Fee:
$70
Location: Oakdale Elementary School Multi-purpose room/Cafeteria
#TBW Basket Making #1 - Herb Drying or Gathering Basket ~ NEW!!
Come learn the lovely and useful art of basket weaving! Participants
will learn to make 2 baskets. First, they will create a traditional market
basket with flat reed. Different sizes of reed will be used to create individualized,
detailed patterns. The second basket will be a vase-shaped basket using a
combination of flat and round reed.
1 week ~ September 30 ~ 6:00 – 8:00 pm Instructor: Karen Brown Fee:
$20 Materials fee: $10
Location: Montville High School Art Classroom #326
#TBW Basket Making #2 - Briefcase style Basket made with flat reed~ NEW!!
Come learn the lovely and useful art of basket weaving! Participants
will learn to make 2 baskets. First, they will create a traditional market
basket with flat reed. Different sizes of reed will be used to create individualized,
detailed patterns. The second basket will be a vase-shaped basket using a
combination of flat and round reed.
1 week ~ October 4 ~ 6:00 – 8:00 pm Instructor: Karen Brown Fee: $20
Materials fee: $10
Location: Montville High School Art Classroom #326
#CEX Cookie Exchange ~ NEW!!
Just in time for the holidays! This is a great opporutnity for
you to bake once, and then go home with a variety of holiday goodies. Each
person/group will plan and bake enough cookies so that each person takes home
a representative selection of the recipes. Recipes will be chosen at the first
class and baked during the following classes. Bring your own favorite recipe,
or choose from those availabe at the class.
3 weeks ~ November 18 ~ 6:00 – 8:00 - Instructor: Karen Brown Fee: $35
Materials fee: $5-$10 depending on recipes
Location: Montville High School Culinary Arts Kitchen Room #325
~ WEDNESDAY EVENING CLASSES ~
#WADEAT Adventures in Eating~ NEW!!
Do you like to try new recipes, but have trouble making time
in your busy schedule? Would you like to exchange ideas about food and nutrition
with other intrested people? Would you like to cook in a fun environment?
Then join us in this eight week adventure into food planning, cooking and
consuming!
8 weeks ~ October 1 ~ 6:00 – 8:00 Instructor: Karen Brown Fee: $60 Materials
Fee: $10-$15 depending on recipes
Location: Montville High School Culinary Arts Kitchen Room #325
#WYO Moderate Level Hatha Yoga ~
This class includes postures to increase flexibility, strength
and vitality; breathing practices to still the mind, improve concentration
and reduce stress, and deep relaxation to restore balance and rejuvenate.
The hour and fifteen minute class will include a short meditation at the end.
Please be sure to bring a comfortable pad, mat or towel for use on the floor.
10 weeks ~September 24 ~ 5:30 - 6:45 pm Instructor: Rosemary Gentile Fee:
$70
Location: Oakdale Elementary School Multi-purpose/Cafeteria
#WSFB Stamping for Beginners - The Econmical Way ~ NEW!!
Come learn the basics of rubber stamping and find out tips on
how to make it a cost-effective hobby. Each class will consist of instruction
followed by “make and take.”
8 weeks ~ September 24 ~ 6:30 - 8:30 Instructor: Charlene Fee: $60 Materials
fee: $12
Location: Montville High School Room #326
#WBC: Beading: Firepolish Crystals & Cubes Bracelet ~ NEW!!
Use ladder and brick stitch to bead-weave a lovely bracelet
using glass firepolisipoh crystals and sparkling glass cubes. You’ll
love the feel and open look of this piece!
1 week ~ October 1 ~ 6:00-9:00 pm Instructor: Kristie Foss Fee: $22 Materials
Fee: $15
Location: Montville High School Room #210
#WSYP Scrapbooking ~ A Year in Pictures ~ NEW!!
Not sure what to do with all those photos you have accumulated...then
this is the class for you! In this course, you will complete an entire 12
x 12 keepsake album highlighting your favorite photos of the year of your
choice. Learn to organize, crop, and decorate as you go step-by-step. Perfect
for beginners and experienced scrapbookers. Bring 5-9 photos for each month,
12” paper cutter, adhesive and scissors.
5 weeks ~ September 24 ~ 6:60 - 8:00 pm Instructor: Michele Palmer Fee: $45
Materials Fee $30 (all materals except album)
Location: Montville High School Room #324
#WASLB Beginning American Sign Language ~
Explore the world of manual communication. Learn finger spelling
(alphabet) and much more. American Sign Language is a language of beauty,
rich with concepts and meaning. Aspects of deaf culture will be explored.
10 weeks ~ October 1 ~ 7:00 - 9:00 pm Instructor: Donna Haggerty Fee: $65
Location: Montville High School Room #201
~ THURSDAY EVENING CLASSES ~
#THPS PhotoShop CS3 – An Introduction
This class will provide participants with an introduction and
overview of PhotoShop CS3. Come learn how to use this powerful image editing
program. You’ll never look at images and photos the same way!
6 weeks ~ October 9 ~ 6:30 – 8:30 pm Instructor: Susan Parish Fee: $65
Location: Montville High School Digital Imaging Computer Lab Room #318
#THB1 Beading: Polymer Clay Beads - Simple Canes ~ NEW!!
Come learn something new! Make your own beads with polymer clay.
You will learn to make bulls eye and jelly roll canes and then create some
simple bead shapes using the canes as “veneer.”
1 week ~ October 16 ~ 6:00-9:00 pm Instructor: Kristie Foss Fee: $22 Materials
Fee: $15 (includes some tools)
Location: Montville High School Room #325
#THC1 Play With Clay
Participants will be introduced to the basics of clay construction,
while designing their own projects. Clay construction involves slab, coil
and pinch methods, as well as successfully joining pieces of clay together.
Projects may be utilitarian, such as bowls and cups, as well as decorative,
such as sculpture. Join us and discover the joy of getting dirty constructively!
6 weeks ~ October 2 ~ 6:00 – 8:00 pm Instructor: Karen Brown Fee: $50
Materials fee: $20
Location: Montville High School Pottery classroom #326
Montville Adult Education Enrichment Program
Please Note: Advanced registration is required. If you are registering late,
you must call the Adult Ed office to determine if space is still available.
Thank you for your help.
Course # Title Fee
Name ____________________________ ______ _____________________ _________
Address__________________________ ______ _____________________ _________
Town/Zip__________________________ _______ _____________________ _________
Phone (hm)___________(wk)__________ Sr. Citizen (60+ ID required) 10% discount
- _______
Non Residents $10 fee per class = $10 x ___ classes = _______
Email____________________________________________________ Total Fee: _________
*Do not include Materials Fees, if applicable. They are paid directly to the
instructor.
Note: All students
need to pre-register for desired classes. Classes with insufficient enrollment
will be cancelled and registrants will be notified. Otherwise, assume class
is occurring as scheduled.
*Please send mail-in
registration and payment to Montville Adult Education, 800 Old Colchester
Road, Oakdale, Connecticut 06370. Make checks payable to: Montville Adult
Education
Montville Adult Education
The Montville Adult Education Program consists of two components: The Adult
Enrichment Program and the Diploma Program. For information regarding either
program: phone: 860 - 848-8265
Contact personnel:
Enrichment Program Director ~ Kristie Foss ~ email: kfoss@montvilleschools.org
Diploma Program Director ~ Michael Pennella ~ email: mpenella@montvilleschools.org
Diploma Program Counselor ~ Diane Chamberland
Adult Education Secretary ~ Annette Barber~ email: abarber@montvilleschools.org
Enrichment Program: This brochure describes the courses offered through the
Enrichment Program. Although many classes begin in September, starting dates
may occur later. Please read the course description for starting dates, times,
and number of sessions. If you are interested in any of the courses, or need
more information, please call the Adult Education Office at 848-8265. Personnel
will usually be available to answer your call or meet in person between 5:30
and 8:00 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays. If no one is available, please leave
a message on the machine and your call will be returned.
Mail-in registrations are accepted until 5 days prior to the start date of
each class. Courses fill quickly, so be sure to send your registration today!
Please be sure to include full payment to reserve your enrollment in class.
Enrollments are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please Note:
Advanced registration is required. If you are registering late, you must call
the Adult Ed office to determine if space is still available. Thank you for
your help. Please make checks payable to Montville Adult Education.
*Note regarding refunds: Refunds will be given ONLY for those classes that
are cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. You will be notified *only*
if you do not make the class list. Please plan to attend the first night scheduled,
unless otherwise notified.
Diploma Program: The Adult Education Program includes free High School diploma
and GED classes. For more information, please call the office at 848-8265.
Registration for the Adult Education Diploma Program for the 2008 Fall Semester
will be held on Tuesday 8/26, Wednesday 8/27, & Thursday 8/28 from 5:30
– 7:30pm. Classes will begin on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008.
Inclement Weather Notification: In the event of inclement weather, the Adult
Education classes for the evening may be cancelled. If school has been closed
for the day, or if there is an early dismissal of school due to inclement
weather, Adult Education classes will be cancelled. To determine whether your
class is cancelled for the evening, please listen to the following radio stations:
WICH, WCTY, WSUB, Q105 or WILI. Also, please check the bottom of the TV screen
on channels 3, 4, and 8 for notifications of cancellation.