Montville Adult Education Enrichment Program


WINTER/SPRING 2008 PROGRAM SCHEDULE



~ MONDAY EVENING CLASSES ~


#MC Chinese for Non-Native Speakers ~ NEW!!
This is a basic, introductory course in spoken Mandarin Chines for English speakers. The course will be taught by a fellow English speaker who knows where you’re coming from! Emphasis will be on the spoken language, with lots of in-class pracice, highly useful statements, interactive question/answer sessions, and fundamental grammar of the Chines language. No experience or prior knowledge is necessary.
8 wks ~ January 28 ~ 6:00 - 7:30 pm Instructor: Dan Dykes Fee: $65 Materials fee: $15
Location: Montville High School Room #324


~ TUESDAY EVENING CLASSES ~


#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.
6wks ~ January 29 ~ 5:30 - 6:30 pm Instructor: Kim Camlet Fee: $65
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 ~ Jnauary 29 ~ 6:45 - 7:45 pm Instructor: Kim Camlet Fee: $65
Location: Tyl Middle School Special Education Classroom


#TBW Basket Weaving ~
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.
6 weeks ~ January 29 ~ 6:00 – 8:00 pm Instructor: Karen Brown Fee: $50 Materials fee: $20
Location: Montville High School Art Classroom #327


#TSB 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 ~ January 29 ~ 6:30 – 8:00 pm Instructor: Jeannette Eberhart Fee: $65
Location: Mohegan Elementary School Library/Media Center


#TSII Spanish II NEW!!

If you have just a little bit of prior knowledge of Spanish and need a refresher course, or would like to take a beginning class a bit further, this is the class for you! You will learn how to communicate a little more easily.
8 weeks ~ April 8 ~ 6:30 – 8:00 pm Instructor: Jeannette Eberhart Fee: $70
Location: Mohegan Elementary School Library/Media Center

~ WEDNESDAY EVENING CLASSES ~



#WESL English as a Second Language ~ NEW!
No longer will you have to gues what people are talking about in your surroundings! This is a relaxing, beginning level English class for survival in the United States for folks from another country. Learn to listen, speak, read and write in a series of fun-filled activities!
6 weeks ~April 2 ~ 5:00 - 6:00 pm Instructor: Conam Lee Fee: $45
Location: Mohegan Elementary School


#WYO Moderate Level Hatha Yoga ~ Session #1 and/or Session #2
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.
Please note: There are 2 separate sessions. Register for either or both.
Session #1: 10 weeks ~January 23 ~ 5:30 - 6:45 pm Instructor: Rosemary Gentile Fee: $70
Session #2: 5 weeks ~ April 9 ~ 5:30 - 6:45 pm Instructor: Rosemary Gentile Fee: $35
Location: Oakdale Elementary School Multi-purpose Room


#WMV The ABC’s of Maintaining your Vehicle ~ NEW!
A course for the uninformed! Learn whatyour car or truck requires for maintenance to give good service without unnecessary cost. The course will cover tires, general preventative maintenance, and basic repairs. Additional content will be added based on class requests. Video presentation of selected materal will be utilized to enhance the learning experience. The instructor is a Technology Consultant for the State of Connecticut Technical High School System.
4 weeks ~ January 30 ~ 6:30 - 7:30 pm Instructor: Larry Eiden Fee: $40
Location: Montville High School Art Room # 327


#WASLB Beginning American Sign Language ~ NEW!

Explore the world of manual communication. Learn finger spelling (alphabet) and much more. American Sign Lanuage is a language of beauty, rich with concepts and meaning. Aspects of deaf culture will be explored.
10 weeks ~ January 30 ~ 7:00 - 8:00 pm Instructor: Donna Haggerty Fee: $65
Location: Montville High School Room # 316


#WASLA Advanced American Sign Language ~ NEW!

For those who have already taken ASL Beginning Level or have a basic knowledge of ASL. Learn more and improve your ASL skills.
10 weeks ~ January 30 ~ 8:00 - 9:00 pm Instructor: Donna Haggerty Fee: $65
Location: Montville High School Room # 316


#WB1 Beading: Slinky Spiral Bracelet NEW!

Everyone loves spirals, and you can never know too many differen patterns! Using seed beads in different sizes, create a hollow spiral with a great feel.
1 week ~ February 27 ~ 6:00-9:00 pm Instructor: Kristie Foss Fee: $22 Materials Fee: $15
Location: Montville High School School Art Room

#324#WB2 Beading: Cubes & Sparkle Bracelet NEW!
Create this bracelet using size 4mm cube and 4mm firepolish beads. You will learn to use the ladder stitch and brick stitch to make a very pretty piece.
1 week ~ April 30 ~ 6:00-9:00 pm Instructor: Kristie Foss Fee: $22 Materials Fee: $15
Location: Montville High School Art Room #324


~ THURSDAY EVENING CLASSES ~


#THPS PhotoShop CS3 – A Continuation (Part 2) NEW!
This class is designed to take the beginning PhotoShop user deeper into the program. Open to those who took the class last semester, and to those who have used PhotoShop in the past. Come learn more about this powerful image editing program. You’ll never look at images and photos the same way!
6 weeks ~ February 7 ~ 6:30 – 8:30 pm Instructor: Susan Parish Fee: $65
Location: Montville High School Digital Imaging Computer Lab


#THC1 Play With Clay ~ Session I and/or Session II

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!
Note: There are 2 sessions of Play With Clay. You may enroll in one, both or either!
Session #I: 6 weeks ~ January 31 ~ 6:00 – 8:00 pm Instructor: Karen Brown Fee: $45 Materials fee: $20
Session #II: 6 weeks ~ March 20 ~ 6:00 – 8:00 pm Instructor: Karen Brown Fee: $45 Materials fee: $20
Location for both sessions: Montville High School Pottery classroom # 302

 

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________________________________________

 

*Do not include Materials Fees, if applicable.  They are paid directly to the instructor.

 

                                                                                           Total Fee __________________________

 

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 occuring 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

 


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 dates are January 8, 9 and 10, 2008, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Classes begin January 15, 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.