Enrichment Classes for September to December 2009

NEW PARENT TALK –

“Family Communication 101” 18yrs & up • $65

Dramatically improve your parent-child relationship! Learn easy, very effective ways to increase your child’s sense of responsibility and cooperation and decrease – even eliminate – your child’s annoying behaviors! Learn how to restore family harmony and improve all family relationships! Change your family life for the better!! Applicable to parents with children of all ages – toddlers to teens. Workbook fee: $10 (6wk). Instructor: Salazar.

50950 • Tu • 6:30-8:30pm • 9/8-10/13              Whaley

50951 • Tu • 6:30-8:30pm • 10/20-11/24           Whaley

 

A GOOD BOOK & A CUP OF

TEA READING GROUP 18yrs & up • $40

Discuss great books while sipping tea in a lovely Victorian Tea Room.  The book for the first session is Wolves Eat Dogs by Martin Cruz Smith. Please read the book before the first meeting. $25 material fee is payable to instructor at first class (tea & treats at each meeting). Vintage Tea Leaf, 969 Broadway. (4 meetings) Instructor: Pyryemybida.

50736 • Th • 2-4pm • 9/17, 10/15, 11/19, 12/17

 

HOW TO SELL ON eBay  18yrs & up • $65

Everyone has lots of stuff in closets, drawers, garages and are even paying for storage areas to hold this stuff. Why not make some money and help others clear out their stuff at the same time? This class will show you how to sell on eBay. We will discuss organization, categorization and how to write for your items. Instructor: Greenspan

50737 • M • 6:30-8:30pm • 11/16-11/23   PR&M Admin

 

NEW HOW TO BUY ON eBay     18yrs&up • $39

With eBay you can get the same items you are looking for, but pay less. Think of eBay as a giant garage sale – someone else’s stuff is your treasure. They received the item as a gift and don’t really care for it now it is your chance to purchase it at a discounted price and they make a few bucks. Instructor: Greenspan 

50738 • W • 6:30-8:30pm •10/28             Heartwell

 

INTRO TO IMPROV COMEDY  18yrs & up • $60

This fast paced, fun workshop focuses on acting, characterization, creativity and spontaneity through improvised scenes and theatre games. Emphasis is on creating a rich, supportive, environment for creativity, making strong choices and increasing confidence. (4-wks) Instructor: Held *no class 11/26

50739 • Tu • 7:15-9:15pm • 9/15-10/6       El Do West

50741 • Tu • 7:15-9:15pm • 10/13-11/3     El Do West

50740 • Tu • 7:15-9:15pm • 11/10-12/1*    El Do West

 

NEW IMPROV COMEDY LEVEL II             18yrs & up • $100

For those with some Improv experience, or that have taken the Intro course. This class concentrates on developing relationships and strong characters in improv comedy scenes through a variety of fun scenarios and exercises. Class is limited to 14 students. (6-wks) Instructor: Held *No class 11/26

50742 • Th • 8:15-10pm  • 9/17-10/22          Recreation

50743 • Th • 8:15-10pm  • 10/29-12/10*       Recreation


LIAR, LIAR, PANTS ON FIRE!!®  18yrs & up • $59

Lies are easy to spot when you know what to look for. Will learn how to spot a lie by understanding vocal, verbal, non-verbal and written deception. Discover little known subtleties that reveal the true motives of others. These tools and techniques are used by military, police, secret service agents and detectives. This class is a must for anyone that must know the truth. Optional Workbook available $10. (2-wks) Instructor: Osborn.

50744 • Tu • 7-8:30pm • 9/1-9/8            PR&M Admin

50745 • Tu • 7-8:30pm • 10/27-11/3       PR&M Admin

 

STREETWISE INVESTING  18yrs & up • $59

Learn basic personal financial planning. Topics include investments, lowering your taxes, IRA’s, retirement plans, and developing a personal retirement plan. Designed for people of all ages and income levels including retired individuals. “A life changing seminar.” Optional free financial plan. (2-wks) Instructor: Osborn.

50746 • Tu • 7-9:30pm • 10/6-10/13       PR&M Admin

50747 • Tu • 7-9:30pm • 11/10-11/17      PR&M Admin

 

FINANCIAL STRATEGIES FOR WOMEN  18yrs & up • $39

An empowering, no-frills workshop that will help you understand the basics of finance, including budgeting, insurance, investment options, and retirement planning. Whether you are just starting out in the work force, retired, or somewhere in between, you will learn the process of setting and achieving realistic goals to help you build a solid financial foundation.Material fee $4.(2-wks) Instructor: Ann-Marja Lander, CFP.

50748 • W • 6:30-9pm • 9/16-9/23        Bixby

 

NEW DESIGN LIKE A PRO: 

Fantastic Colors!   16yrs & up • $45                

Learn the art of developing a beautiful color palette for your home or office. Understand key steps involved in effectively combining colors like a designer. Receive information about current color trends as well as the various color treatment options used to create a look that is custom tailored to your taste. Instructor:  Lucretia Lake, Owner and Principal Designer, Lucretia Lake Interiors

50749 • W • 7-9pm • 9/16         Heartwell

 

NEW DESIGN LIKE A PRO: 

Plan a Great Space! 16yrs & up • $45     

Learn the art of developing an effective space plan for your home or office. Understand the steps the designer uses in positioning furnishings to achieve balance and flow throughout.  Create effective traffic patterns and focal features for your rooms. Receive hands-on training in developing a floor plan for your home or office.

50750 • W • 7-9pm • 10/21         Heartwell

 

NEW DESIGN LIKE A PRO:

Select the Perfect Furnishings!   16yrs & up • $45                

Learn the art of selecting suitable furnishings for your home or office. Understand the steps designers use to determine appropriate size, shape, style and color for your selections. Receive examples of different decor styles and specific techniques for combining new pieces with existing items to achieve a fresh, updated look.

50751 • W • 7-9pm • 11/18         Heartwell

 

NEW HOW TO DRESS 10LBS THINNER            18yrs & up • $50

Discover the secrets of dressing for you body shape! Learn what to wear and gain self confidence and poise. Topics include wardrobe coordination, closet inventory, style and proportion, clothing basics, and the art of accessories. $5 material fee payable in class.
Instructor: Miedema

50752 • Tu • 7-8:30pm • 9/22-10/13        Wardlow

 

NEW PACKAGE YOURSELF FOR SUCCESS  18yrs & up • $50

Are you job hunting or seeking a new Career? Discover how to market yourself for career success. This professional development course includes goal setting, resume overview, interview techniques, job search and professional dress. Enhance your professional image and get that new Job! $5 Material fee payable in class. Instructor: Miedema
50753 • Tu • 7-8:30pm • 10/13-10/27            Wardlow