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Digital Photography for Newbies
with Steve McGrath
Are you still getting to know your digital camera and its features? Here’s an opportunity to learn from an expert in this seminar for beginners. Have your camera ready and learn when and how to use its special features; such as program mode, manual mode, aperture priority and shutter priority. Also, covered will be basic composition and best use of light for different situations, such as plant, people, macro, and landscape photography. This is a 5-week series covering multiple subjects with assignments and sharing of all students' work.
Sgrafitto Plate (Intermediate) – Pottery Hand Building techniques
with Pam Hansen
Let's take your pottery hand building techniques and Sgraffito (in Italian "to scratch") decorating techniques up a notch in this class. Limit of 6 people. Previous experience required. 3 Wednesday sessions *no class 2/5
Additional Material Fee: $50, payable to instructor at first class by cash or check (please bring exact change)
Navigate with Uber: Achieve Transportation Freedom
with Nickie Welsh
Do you hate to drive in bad weather or when it's dark outside? Expand your transportation options and independence through the ride sharing service, Uber. Learn to use Uber at major airports so that you can travel with confidence and without having to ask a friend for a ride, as well as other appointments and errands. Open up your travel options with this fun and engaging class.
Please note class is taught live online via Zoom. You will be sent a link prior to class. If a student is unable to attend the live online training time, they can still register and watch the recording of the training at their convenience. Follow-up support is also included from the instructor and students are encouraged to reach out with questions at any time before or after the class has concluded.
Thursday, Jan. 30, 1:00-2:00pm
Registration Fee: $33
What is Your Plan for Long Term Care?
with Kerry Peabody
Learn what LTC services are, how they work and how much they cost. We will also discuss Medicare & Medicaid, and how they will, or won't, pay for care versus several different ways you can pay privately, with a close look at how long term care insurance works.
Thursday, Jan. 30, 6-8 p.m.
Winter Birding at Fort Foster
with Dave Tucker
Raptors, sea ducks, and wintering songbirds. Dress warmly and bring binoculars. Class will meet at the entrance gate of Fort Foster. Additional fee may be required for entrance to Fort Foster.
Saturday, Feb. 1, 8:00-10:00am *rain date 2/2
Cell Phones & Parenting: Balancing Connectivity and Safety
with Nickie Welsh
This engaging session will help you navigate the challenges of your child's digital world and provide helpful tools for your parenting toolbox. Learn practical strategies for social media/friendships, setting boundaries, ensuring online safety, and fostering healthy screen habits. Empower yourself with the tools to help raise a teen with a smart technology foundation they will use into Adulthood.
Please note that each class is taught live online via Zoom. You will be sent a link prior to class. If a student is unable to attend the live online training time, they can still register and watch the recording of the training at their convenience. Follow-up support is also included from the instructor and students are encouraged to reach out with questions at any time before or after the class has concluded.
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1:00-2:00pm
Registration Fee: $33
Zen Tangled Heart
with Valeria Rienzi
Come and share with Valeria Rienzi CZT® a moment of creativity and relaxation through the Zentangle® Method.
In these three classes you are going to make a heart pattern decorated with beautiful tangles.
The project will be on Opus Tile (a Zentangle Tile of 10.5 inch)
3 Tuesday sessions
Feb. 4-25, 6-8pm *no class 2/18
Registration Fee:$60.
Material Fee for Returing Students: $5 (includes 1 Opus Tile)
Material Fee for New Students: $10 (includes Opus Tile, Sakura 01, 1 black graphite, 1 tortillon)
Material fees are paid to instructor and collected at the first class, in cash (ideally exact change) or a check.
Play the Ukulele, Your Journey begins here!
with Duncan Perry
Learn to play the ukulele! It has never been more popular and you don’t even have to know how to read music! On the uke you can knock out folk music, rock, blues, jazz, pop, country, tunes old and new -- even classical music. Duncan Perry, who has taught more than 900 students of all ages, will introduce you to essential chords and playing techniques using commonly known songs. You will need a playable ukulele and an electronic tuner or a tuner app. If you don’t own a ukulele, please contact us for information. Here’s your chance to find out how to play this wonderfully versatile, go anywhere instrument in our no-stress program for beginners.Pick the session that works for you. Prior to class, you will be sent a ZOOM link to join this class virtually. Pick which session date works for you.
Registration Fee: $79, per session