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| CRN | Title | Times | Days | Dates | Location | Instructor | Cost | Description |
| 66683 | Intermediate Creative Writing: Poetry | 6-8 pm | T | 3/16/2010 - 4/20/2010 | D029 | Floyd Collins | $96 | Individuals who have mastered the basics of writing poetry will enjoy this course. Extend your imaginative variety and range and reach personal goals through workshops, writing exercises, assigned readings and class discussions. This course will also include the opportunity for public readings and possible publication. |
| 66682 | Peyote Stitch Bracelet | 6:30-8:30pm | T | 3/16/2010 - 3/23/2010 | D152 | Carol Gilliland | $32 | Peyote stitch is a beadweaving technique adapted from native American traditional beadwork in which beads are woven into rows using a needle and thread. It’s easy, it’s fun, and there are endless possibilities for using it. Learn to make a peyote stitch cuff bracelet with lots of bling. The first evening students will learn the stitch and get a good start on weaving the bracelet. Between sessions, students will finish the basic weaving. During the second class, students will end the bracelet, add the clasp and explore additional peyote stitch variations. Some experience with a needle and thread is helpful but not required. A supply fee of $25 is payable to the instructor at the start of the first class. |
| 66684 | Intro to Pet Grooming | 6:30-8:30 pm | W | 3/17/2010 - 5/5/2010 | Jane's Pampered Pet Dog Grooming & Pet Boutique | Mary Price | $128 | This eight-week course introduces students to the grooming field. Students will learn about tools, breeds and styling through hands-on training at a grooming studio. This class focuses on dog grooming, but will also touch on the grooming of cats. Skills learned in this class could help you save money or may lead to a career as a pet groomer. A book is required and is available through the JWCC Bookstore. |
| 66686 | Dani's Log Quilt | 6:30-9 pm | R | 3/18/2010 - 4/15/2010 | D023 | Joyce Riggs | $60 | Log cabin blocks in different values create a rainbow effect in this lovely bed quilt. Use black or white fabrics for sashing and borders. The finished quilt size is 98" x 108." This is a beginner level class that does not require a pattern to be purchased. Expect lots of cutting and some homework, but the results are worth the hard work! |
| 66687 | Convert Home Movies & Videos to Digital | 8-11 am | S | 3/20/2010 - 3/20/2010 | D129 | John Gebhardt | $25 | You will learn what equipment you will need, the steps to follow, and the pitfalls to avoid when converting home movies (either film or video) to DVD. Also learn how to scan old photos and slides. |
| 66871 | Easter Bunny Gingerbread House (Kids) | 10 am - 12 pm | S | 3/20/2010 - 3/20/2010 | D157 | Cindy Stupavsky | $30 | If you love making gingerbread houses for Christmas, join us as we make an Easter-themed gingerbread house to display during the Easter season. Have fun assembling the house with icing and Easter candies. Using your imagination, create a unique bunny home. All supplies are included. This class is for students in grades 1-6. |
| 66688 | Edit Home Movies & Videos and Save to DVDs | 12-3 pm | S | 3/20/2010 - 3/20/2010 | D129 | John Gebhardt | $25 | Students will use a program that comes with almost every computer, Windows Movie Maker, to edit instructor-provided video segments into a video program and then burn to a DVD. Students also will learn what other programs are available that offer more advanced editing features, as well as how to change computer settings so other programs do not interfere with the DVD-burning process. |
| 66689 | Elder Law & Estate Planning Bootcamp | 6-7 pm | M, T, & W | 3/22/2010 - 3/24/2010 | D024 & D025 | William Siebers | $5 | This course is primarily directed at people 50 years of age and older, their loved ones, caregivers and advisors, although anyone is welcome. This course will consist of three separate sessions, each having its own discussion topic: Day 1: "10 Things All Senior Citizens (and Their Loved Ones) Must Know About Life & Death Planning"; Day 2: "What the Heck is a Trust and Why Should I Care?"; Day 3: "Worried about Going Broke in a Nursing Home? Come Hear the NEW Truth About Medicaid Eligibility and Veteran’s Benefits." Instructor Bill Siebers specializes in estate planning and elder law. He also writes and distributes a free monthly newsletter called "Elder Law Matters" for seniors, their loved ones, caregivers and advisors. He is a Quincy native and partner at the law firm of Scholz, Loos, Palmer, Siebers & Duesterhaus, LLP. |
| 66691 | Diet is a Four Letter Word | 6-8 pm | T | 3/23/2010 - 3/23/2010 | D023 | Dan Burton | $16 | Who does a "diet" really benefit? Let Instructor Dan Burton show you how he lost over 200 pounds without an official "diet" and without taking away from his pocket book. |
| 66690 | Drywall Repair | 6:30-8:30 pm | T | 3/23/2010 - 3/23/2010 | D022 | Tom Baird | $16 | This hands-on course will walk you step by step through how to repair holes, cracks and nail heads popping up in drywall. Simple steps will have you patching walls with confidence. |
| 66693 | Intermediate Digital Camera in Mt. Sterling | 6-9 pm | R | 3/25/2010 - 3/25/2010 | Mt. Sterling | John Gebhardt | $25 | If you are comfortable with the basic functions of your camera and are ready to take your camera beyond the "auto" settings, this three-hour class is for you. Unlike the Digital Camera Basics, this class will not have a hands-on session. Instructor John Gebhardt will show you what your camera can do and how to use the features that come with almost all digital cameras to take better and more interesting pictures. |
| 66694 | Intermediate Digital Camera in Pittsfield | 6-9 pm | R | 3/25/2010 - 3/25/2010 | Pittsfield | John Gebhardt | $25 | If you are comfortable with the basic functions of your camera and are ready to take your camera beyond the "auto" settings, this three-hour class is for you. Unlike the Digital Camera Basics, this class will not have a hands-on session. Instructor John Gebhardt will show you what your camera can do and how to use the features that come with almost all digital cameras to take better and more interesting pictures. |
| 66692 | Intermediate Digital Camera in Quincy | 6-9 pm | R | 3/25/2010 - 3/25/2010 | B012 | John Gebhardt | $25 | If you are comfortable with the basic functions of your camera and are ready to take your camera beyond the "auto" settings, this three-hour class is for you. Unlike the Digital Camera Basics, this class will not have a hands-on session. Instructor John Gebhardt will show you what your camera can do and how to use the features that come with almost all digital cameras to take better and more interesting pictures. |
| 66617 | R.A.D. Basic Self-defense for Women | 6:30-8:30 pm | R | 3/25/2010 - 4/29/2010 | D025 | Charles "Bud" McDonald | $48 | The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women and girls ages 12 and over. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing to the basics of hands-on defense training. Each student will be provided with a workbook/reference manual. Instructor Charles "Bud" McDonald is a nationally certified R.A.D. instructor currently working as a JWCC Campus Police Officer. |
| 66696 | Advanced Digital Camera | 8-11 am | S | 3/27/2010 - 3/27/2010 | D129 | John Gebhardt | $25 | This three-hour class is similar to the intermediate class but is designed for those who have high-end digital cameras (usually priced at $350 or more). Learn how to use the features on your camera to their fullest potential. If time permits, the class will include a presentation on composition to achieve more interesting results. |
| 66695 | Digital Camera Lab | 12-3 pm | S | 3/27/2010 - 3/27/2010 | D147 | John Gebhardt | $25 | Need a little extra instructor guided practice using your digital camera? This lab is for you! Instructor John Gebhardt will show you how to use the advanced features of your digital camera in a hands-on lab environment. |
| 66972 | Midwest Hairshow in Chicago, IL (double occupancy-association member) | TBA | S, U, M | 3/27/2010 - 3/29/2010 | Chicago, IL | JWCC Staff | $275 | America’s Beauty Show, for more than 80 years, has drawn tens of thousands of salon professionals from around the country and throughout the world. The event is co-located with America’s Expo for Skin Care & Spa and is produced by the working professionals who make up Cosmetologists Chicago and America’s Beauty Network. America’s Beauty Show is open to licensed salon professionals and cosmetology students only. The trip departs Saturday, March 27, and returns Monday, March 29. For double occupancy rooms, the cost of the trip is $275 per person for association members and $425 per person for non-members. Single occupancy rooms will be $425 per person for association members and $575 per person for non-members. The cost includes two nights at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in downtown Chicago, entry to the hair show, and charter bus transportation. All participants have the option to purchase a ticket to the Second City Comedy show on Sunday evening for an additional cost. All meals are on your own. |
| 66974 | Midwest Hairshow in Chicago, IL (double occupancy-nonmember) | TBA | S, U, M | 3/27/2010 - 3/29/2010 | Chicago, IL | JWCC Staff | $425 | America’s Beauty Show, for more than 80 years, has drawn tens of thousands of salon professionals from around the country and throughout the world. The event is co-located with America’s Expo for Skin Care & Spa and is produced by the working professionals who make up Cosmetologists Chicago and America’s Beauty Network. America’s Beauty Show is open to licensed salon professionals and cosmetology students only. The trip departs Saturday, March 27, and returns Monday, March 29. For double occupancy rooms, the cost of the trip is $275 per person for association members and $425 per person for non-members. Single occupancy rooms will be $425 per person for association members and $575 per person for non-members. The cost includes two nights at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in downtown Chicago, entry to the hair show, and charter bus transportation. All participants have the option to purchase a ticket to the Second City Comedy show on Sunday evening for an additional cost. All meals are on your own. |
| 66971 | Midwest Hairshow in Chicago, IL (single occupancy-assocation member) | TBA | S, U, M | 3/27/2010 - 3/29/2010 | Chicago, IL | JWCC Staff | $425 | America’s Beauty Show, for more than 80 years, has drawn tens of thousands of salon professionals from around the country and throughout the world. The event is co-located with America’s Expo for Skin Care & Spa and is produced by the working professionals who make up Cosmetologists Chicago and America’s Beauty Network. America’s Beauty Show is open to licensed salon professionals and cosmetology students only. The trip departs Saturday, March 27, and returns Monday, March 29. For double occupancy rooms, the cost of the trip is $275 per person for association members and $425 per person for non-members. Single occupancy rooms will be $425 per person for association members and $575 per person for non-members. The cost includes two nights at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in downtown Chicago, entry to the hair show, and charter bus transportation. All participants have the option to purchase a ticket to the Second City Comedy show on Sunday evening for an additional cost. All meals are on your own. |
| 66973 | Midwest Hairshow in Chicago, IL (single occupancy-nonmember) | TBA | S, U, M | 3/27/2010 - 3/29/2010 | Chicago, IL | JWCC Staff | $575 | America’s Beauty Show, for more than 80 years, has drawn tens of thousands of salon professionals from around the country and throughout the world. The event is co-located with America’s Expo for Skin Care & Spa and is produced by the working professionals who make up Cosmetologists Chicago and America’s Beauty Network. America’s Beauty Show is open to licensed salon professionals and cosmetology students only. The trip departs Saturday, March 27, and returns Monday, March 29. For double occupancy rooms, the cost of the trip is $275 per person for association members and $425 per person for non-members. Single occupancy rooms will be $425 per person for association members and $575 per person for non-members. The cost includes two nights at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in downtown Chicago, entry to the hair show, and charter bus transportation. All participants have the option to purchase a ticket to the Second City Comedy show on Sunday evening for an additional cost. All meals are on your own. |
| 66702 | Amateur Astronomy: The Spring Sky (in Pittsfield) | 7-9 pm | M | 3/29/2010 - 3/29/2010 | P109 | Rob Kirkham | $15 | Astronomy lovers meet again to be introduced to and learn about the constellations that make up the spring sky. Enjoyable astronomy does not require the use of expensive instruments. The primary focus will be given to observations that can be made with the human eye. Beginners and seasoned astronomers are all welcome to revisit Saturn and many other sites in the sky. Telescopes will be provided by the instructor. If weather permits, about half of this class session will be held outside, so it is recommended that students dress appropriately and bring a lawn chair. Binoculars or telescopes also would be helpful, but are not required. |
| 66699 | Excel I | 1-3 pm | M | 3/29/2010 - 4/19/2010 | D129 | Neveta Salmons | $64 | This introductory course will provide hands-on experience in creating and maintaining spreadsheets. Learn about labels, values and formulas and how they work to provide a quick answer to your "what if" questions. Cut, copy, paste and format cells to provide a proper looking spreadsheet. Also learn to insert and delete rows and columns and size them quickly. This class is a "must" if you want to improve your skills in the workplace. |
| 66698 | French Braid Quilt | 6:30-9 pm | M | 3/29/2010 - 4/12/2010 | D023 | Joyce Riggs | $50 | This class uses a great technique to create a variety of different looks. Learn to use value and create glowing effects by choosing a range of graduated fabrics. Super-easy piecing means fast quilt construction. Create pretty borders, separator bands and other creative variations. This is an intermediate level class. |
| 66700 | Intro to Voice Overs | 6-8 pm | M | 3/29/2010 - 3/29/2010 | D022 | Voices for All | $50 | Have you ever wanted to be the voice everyone hears on commercials and documentaries? This fun and interactive class covers details of the industry and the importance of marketing and a demo tape. Participants will be coached and recorded for a personal evaluation. Be warned -- many who have taken this class have gone on to become real, bonafide professional voice actors! This class is taught by a professional voice actor from the voice acting training company, Voices for All. Visit www.voicesforall.com for details. |
| 66701 | Microsoft Word II | 6-8 pm | M | 3/29/2010 - 4/19/2010 | D129 | Neveta Salmons | $64 | Learn more skills and continue to build upon the word processing skills learned in the Microsoft Word I class. Experiment with other aspects of the ribbon and learn to insert items into a document. Learn to use the page layout tab and how to format documents using themes, columns, and tables. This class is an intermediate level course. |
| 66697 | Perennial Division--Timing is Everything | 6-8:30 pm | M | 3/29/2010 - 3/29/2010 | A020 | Carol Thompson | $20 | This class will teach the proper time and method to dividing different perennials as well as ornamental grasses. Enjoy a "hands-on" lab in the greenhouse to give you the confidence needed to divide perennials at home. Instructor Carol Thompson will teach several methods of division in this class. Carol has an associate’s degree in horticulture from JWCC and is currently teaching several classes for the JWCC horticulture program. In 1999, she opened "Blossoms & Blooms Plant Farm" outside of Palmyra, Missouri, growing and propagating aquatic plants, perennials and daylilies. |
| 66703 | Intermediate Computers | 6-8 pm | T | 3/30/2010 - 4/20/2010 | D129 | Neveta Salmons | $64 | This class builds on skills learned in the beginning class. Learn additional formatting skills as you create sample documents. Inserting objects such as bullets, numbers and graphics will be explained. Some computer experience or a previous beginning class is required. |
| 66705 | Redecorating on a Budget | 6:30-8:30 pm | T | 3/30/2010 - 3/30/2010 | D157 | Tom Baird | $16 | Are you tired of the way your home looks and need an inexpensive, simple update? Whether it is tackling one room or the whole house, this class will walk you through several inexpensive and easy options for giving your home a fresh new look for years to come. |
| 66685 | Convert Slides, Negatives, & Old Photo to Digital | 6-9 pm | W | 3/31/2010 - 3/31/2010 | D129 | John Gebhardt | $25 | Learn how to scan slides, negatives and photos into a digital form and then save them on a CD or DVD. You will also learn how to bring the images into a photo program to correct defects and bring back the original colors. Then learn how to maintain the quality and save images on CDs or DVDs for future generations. |
| 66706 | Machine Quilting | 6:30-9 pm | W | 3/31/2010 - 4/14/2010 | D022 | Arlene Calaway | $55 | Learn the basics of quilting on a home sewing machine, including straight-line and free-motion quilting. Experiment with different threads for different effects both with and without a pattern. This is a beginner-level course, but students must be able to operate a sewing machine. |
| 66707 | Kabuki Quilt | 9 am - 3:30 pm | R | 4/1/2010 - 4/1/2010 | D023 | Joyce Riggs | $45 | This table runner is a great way to showcase your favorite Asian fabrics and other favorite prints. This pattern provides instruction for both a 21" x 39" table runner and 14" x 18" placemants. This is a beginner level class. |
| 66708 | Weight Training for Beginners | 6:30-7:30 pm | M & W | 4/5/2010 - 4/21/2010 | Weightroom | Vanessa Crowe | $48 | A well balanced fitness program includes some type of strength training. Instructor Vanessa Crowe will show you how strength training can be simple and fun. Class will be taught in the JWCC weightroom, but you will also learn how to work out at home without weight machines. Vanessa has trained as a fitness and aerobics instructor through the YMCA and has taught water aerobics, low impact aerobics, kick boxing, fit start, weight training, sport fitness and TaeKwonDo. She is an AFAA certified personal trainer and a 4th Degree Black Belt TaeKwonDo instructor. |
| 66753 | Cake Decorating III | 6-8 pm | T | 4/6/2010 - 4/27/2010 | D159 | Judy Smith | $47 | Learn to make and cover a square cake with fondant, assemble a tiered cake with pillars and make advanced flowers, borders and bows. Cake Decorating II or equivalent is required. Students will need to pay the instructor $3.50 for an instructional book at the first class session as well as purchase a Wilton Course II Kit. Additional supplies may be required at the second class session. |
| 66711 | Cooking with No White Flour or Sugar | 6-8 pm | T | 4/6/2010 - 4/6/2010 | D025 | Dan Burton | $16 | Explore the choices out there for healthy cooking and baking. Learn how and why to cook with whole grains instead of bleached white flour. Can’t seem to give up the sweets but want a healthy alternative? Sign up for this class to find the answer this question and much more! |
| 66605 | Keyboarding for Kids | 5-6 pm | T & R | 4/6/2010 - 4/29/2010 | A111 | Janice McCleary | $64 | Learn keyboarding skills with instructor Janice McCleary. Get hands-on training using the Typing Pal Junior software program. Typing Pal Junior proposes a pleasant and amusing way to learn keyboard typing. The short lessons accompanied by comical and entertaining animations help children learn quickly and easily while having fun. This class is for kids ages 7-14. |
| 66704 | Microsoft Office ABCs | 3-5 pm | T | 4/6/2010 - 4/27/2010 | D129 | Neveta Salmons | $64 | Explore the components of Microsoft Office. Learn about the various features of Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and Publisher using a variety of hands-on activities. |
| 66716 | Raku Pottery | 6:30-8:30 pm | T & S | 4/6/2010 - 4/24/2010 | D152 | Becky Butler | $64 | Learn the Japanese firing technique of Raku. The ancient process creates sculptures out of clay to glaze then fire outside. During week one, you will create at least one or two sculptures. During week two, you will glaze your sculptures. At week three, you will remove sculptures from the kiln and drop them into a bucket of fire to create your finished project. A supply fee of $10 is payable to the instructor the first class meeting. Instructor Becky Butler earned a bachelor’s degree in studio art from Quincy University. She is a practicing artist working in a variety of media, from pastels and silk to clay and paper. She has taught for the past ten years for local art centers, JWCC, and area schools. |
| 66709 | Retirement Savings Time Bomb | 6-9 pm | T | 4/6/2010 - 4/6/2010 | D024 | Mark Schlipman | Free | Instructor Mark Schlipman, Wealth Management Specialist at Grimm-Schlipman Financial Group and host of KHQA-TV’s "Your Money Minute," will offer a five-step action plan for protecting IRA’s, 401K’s and other retirement plans. Objectives of this course include understanding retirement plan distributions, minimizing taxes on IRA’s and other retirement plans and creating multi-generational tax deferred accounts. Strategies to "advance and protect" assets will also be discussed. |
| 66712 | Tai Chi 4 Kidz (Ages 10-12) | 4-5 pm | T | 4/6/2010 - 5/25/2010 | G112 | Dixie Kindred | $64 | Not all children like team sports or are able to participate. Children do like Tai Chi, which can aid concentration, improve coordination and reduce stress and depression. Gentle and fluid, Tai Chi helps children relax. This specially designed program incorporates imagery and games to appeal to kids. Parents are welcome to accompany their children to class. Children should wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing and tennis shoes. |
| 66710 | Tai Chi for Health | 6:30-7:30 pm | T | 4/6/2010 - 5/25/2010 | G112 | Dixie Kindred | $64 | Tai chi is a gentle, slow-motion exercise practiced all over the world, especially in China. Similar to walking in its level of exertion, Tai Chi reduces stress, lubricates the joints, improves the cardiovascular system, aids concentration and reduces depression. The Mayo Clinic Web site recommends Tai Chi for general health as well as a number of health conditions. Also called Tai Chi for Arthritis, this program is supported by the Arthritis Foundation. Students should wear loose, comfortable clothes and flat comfortable shoes, such as walking shoes or gym shoes. Instructor Dixie Kindred is a certified Tai Chi Instructor and has been teaching Tai Chi for over four years. She is certified in several Tai Chi for Health programs designed by medical doctor and Tai Chi gold medalist, Paul Lam. |
| 66714 | Cardio Bootcamp | 5-6 pm | W | 4/7/2010 - 5/26/2010 | G112 | Gwen Happel | $64 | This course is for those who want to have fun building strength, endurance, coordination and enthusiasm while learning a good cardio mix with athletic moves and core strengthening. Bootcamp incorporates cardio intervals with calisthenics and plyometric movements. Students will work all of the major muscle groups to be better prepared for everyday activities. |
| 66713 | Power Walking | 6-7 pm | W | 4/7/2010 - 4/28/2010 | Student Activity Center | Cindy Unmisig | $32 | This class is designed for those who want to imrove their fitness level through power walking. The class will be structured with a warm up and a power walk that includes station stops of strength resistance, stretching and cool down. |
| 66715 | Tai Chi for Health | 6-7 pm | W | 4/7/2010 - 4/26/2010 | G112 | Dixie Kindred | $64 | Tai chi is a gentle, slow-motion exercise practiced all over the world, especially in China. Similar to walking in its level of exertion, Tai Chi reduces stress, lubricates the joints, improves the cardiovascular system, aids concentration and reduces depression. The Mayo Clinic Web site recommends Tai Chi for general health as well as a number of health conditions. Also called Tai Chi for Arthritis, this program is supported by the Arthritis Foundation. Students should wear loose, comfortable clothes and flat comfortable shoes, such as walking shoes or gym shoes. Instructor Dixie Kindred is a certified Tai Chi Instructor and has been teaching Tai Chi for over four years. She is certified in several Tai Chi for Health programs designed by medical doctor and Tai Chi gold medalist, Paul Lam. |
| 66717 | Back to Basics: Stove Top, Part 2 | 6-9 pm | R | 4/8/2010 - 4/8/2010 | D159 | Lil Keller | $25 | If you already know the basics of cooking but want to know more sophisticated methods to cooking on a stove top and grill, this class is for you. Join instructor Lil Keller as she teaches students how to create crepes for both sweet and savory dishes, how to use an instant read thermometer and how to use your grill and microwave for quick and easy meals. If you liked Stove Top, Part 1, you’ll love this class, but anyone is welcome. A supply fee of $5 is payable to the instructor at the start of class. |
| 66738 | Beg. American Style Rumba, Cha Cha, & East Coast Swing | 7-8:30 pm | R | 4/8/2010 - 5/6/2010 | Cafeteria | Dollye Frame | $60 | American Style Rumba, “the dance of lovers,” is a classic favorite because it is so easy to learn. Also learn the famous Cha Cha, known for its distinctive repetitive foot rhythm. The East Coast Swing, a spin-off from the jitterbug originating in the forties, allows students to show off their own style. Students are encouraged to enroll with a partner, but it is not required. Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. |
| 66763 | Floral Design III | 6-8 pm | R | 4/8/2010 - 4/29/2010 | B021 | Greg Lueckenhoff | $55 | This class is designed for the student interested in exploring floral design as a career option. Create a corsage in week one, an Asian-inspired arrangement in week two, and a wreath in week three. End the class with a tour of Adam Florist. Floral Design I and II or equivalent are required. A supply fee of $10 is payable to the instructor at the first class. |
| 66718 | Gifts for Mom! (Kids) | 4-6 pm | R | 4/8/2010 - 4/15/2010 | D023 | Joyce Riggs | $47 | Make a special handmade Mother’s Day gift in this fun-filled class with Joyce. Even though it’s a surprise for mom, kids are welcome to call and find out what they’ll be making for mom. No sewing experience is necessary, so come join Joyce and amaze mom with a great gift! Sewing machines and supplies will be provided. This is for students in grades 3-8. |
| 66719 | Tai Chi 4 Kidz (6-9yrs) | 4-5 pm | R | 4/8/2010 - 5/27/2010 | G112 | Dixie Kindred | $64 | Not all children like team sports or are able to participate. Children do like Tai Chi, which can aid concentration, improve coordination and reduce stress and depression. Gentle and fluid, Tai Chi helps children relax. This specially designed program incorporates imagery and games to appeal to kids. Parents are welcome to accompany their children to class. Children should wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing and tennis shoes. |
| 66720 | Ceramic Votives | 9-10 am | F | 4/9/2010 - 4/16/2010 | D152 | Jennifer Teter | $16 | Make unique ceramic votives. Illuminate any space with glowing votives made to fit any size candle. Use handbuilding methods to shape, alter and decorate your votives. A supply fee of $10 is payable to the instructor at the first class. |
| 66722 | Garden Ceramics (Kids) | 3:30-4:30 pm | F | 4/9/2010 - 4/23/2010 | D152 | Jennifer Teter | $24 | Create a clay birdhouse and planter while learning handbuilding techniques using Terra Cotta clay. Surprise mom or dad with these unique pieces that you will get to take home. A supply fee of $15 will be payable to the instructor at the start of class. |
| 66726 | Beginning Sign Language | 10 am - 12 pm | S | 4/10/2010 - 5/15/2010 | A018 | Ruby McGartland | $80 | Let your fingers do the talking! This class is an introduction to basic and survival signs of American Sign Language. Learn vocabulary, culture and conversation. Students will need to purchase a book for this course, available in the JWCC Bookstore. Instructor Ruby McGartland holds a master’s degree in education. She has been a certified and licensed sign language interpreter in both Illinois and Missouri for over 25 years. |
| 66875 | Decorated Tote Bag (Kids) | 10 am - 12 pm | S | 4/10/2010 - 4/10/2010 | D160 | Cindy Stupavsky | $21 | Let’s get creative! Use your creativity to decorate a canvas tote bag with a huge variety of items such as ribbons, felt, pom pons, sequins, and gemstones. Let your imagination soar as you have fun decorating a tote bag to take home and use again and again. |
| 66724 | Quilting 101-Rail Fence | 1-4 pm | S | 4/10/2010 - 5/1/2010 | D029 | Vanessa Crowe | $60 | The Rail Fence pattern is great for a beginner, making the most of clean, simple lines. Fabric and color selection make all the difference, whether you want a zig-zag pattern or more of a “woven” look. Learn how to design and create a unique Rail Fence quilt using your favorite fabrics, colors, threads, edges and binding to make any size quilt. |
| 66723 | Tai Chi 4 Kids with Special Challenges | 10:30-11:30 am | S | 4/10/2010 - 5/29/2010 | G112 | Dixie Kindred | $64 | Kids with special challenges may or may not be able to participate in sports or other activities due to their challenges, but they can participate in Tai Chi 4 Kidz. With its slow, gentle and fluid movements, Tai Chi helps children relax. The Tai Chi 4 kidz program can aid concentration, improve coordination, reduce stress and depression and help with the immune system. This program is great for kids with ADHD, MS, diabetes, arthritis and many other challenges. It can even be adapted for kids who need to be seated or are in a wheelchair. This specially designed program incorporates imagery and games to appeal to kids. Parents are encouraged to learn the program with their children so they can practice together and be involved in doing something healthy and fun almost anywhere. |
| 66760 | Growing Transplants from Seeds | 6-7:30 pm | T | 4/13/2010 - 4/13/2010 | D024 | Elizabeth Hooton | $12 | In this class, learn how to grow vegetable, herb and flower transplants from seed under lights. Also learn how to make a lightstand and find out what supplies are needed to get seeds growing. |
| 66727 | Growing Vegetable Soup (Kids) | 5-7 pm | T | 4/13/2010 - 4/13/2010 | D159 | Bobbi Mock | $26 | Share the joy of planting, watering, and watching seeds grow in the garden. Enjoy listening to a reading of Lois Ehlert’s Growing Vegetable Soup, and then get your hands dirty planting the seeds necessary to make your own vegetable soup during harvest season. Students will also make a pot of hearty vegetable soup to sample that night. All registered children will get to take home their very own copy of Growing Vegetable Soup. Students with food allergies should avoid this class. This class is for kids ages 4-6. |
| 66729 | Introduction to Golf | 6-7:30 pm | W | 4/14/2010 - 5/12/2010 | K of C First Tee Facility, S. 36th Street, Quincy | Lee Osborn | $60 | A major benefit of a group clinic is that you are learning with a group of people whose skill level is similar to your own. In this class, learn the basics of the golf swing, chipping, pitching and putting, as well as basic rules and golf etiquette. Please bring a set of golf clubs to class. A $10 supply fee is payable to the instructor on the first night of class. |
| 66969 | Travel with us to Tunica… (double occupancy room) | TBA | F, S, U | 4/16/2010 - 4/18/2010 | Tunica, Mississippi | JWCC Staff | $285 | Deep in the Mississippi Delta, where the blues rules and cotton is king, lies a glistening town on the crossroads of Southern culture. It’s a place where people go on a whim--and leave on a roll. It’s where fun and fortune are always waiting and worries never find you. Join us for a fun packed weekend as we travel to Tunica, Mississippi. Trip highlights include the Rivergate Festival, casinos, shopping, the Tunica River Park and the Tunica Queen riverboat. For information on Tunica, visit www.tunicatravel.com. Call 217.641.4902 for more trip details. This trip departs Friday, April 16, and returns on Sunday, April 18. Cost is $285 per person for a double occupancy room and $350 per person for a single occupancy room. The cost includes charter bus transportation and two nights at the Gold Strike Resort, voted best hotel rooms in Tunica two years in a row, where each individual will receive a $20 credit to be used at on-site restaurants. All meals will be on your own. |
| 66970 | Travel with us to Tunica… (single occupancy room) | TBA | F, S, U | 4/16/2010 - 4/18/2010 | Tunica, Mississippi | JWCC Staff | $350 | Deep in the Mississippi Delta, where the blues rules and cotton is king, lies a glistening town on the crossroads of Southern culture. It’s a place where people go on a whim--and leave on a roll. It’s where fun and fortune are always waiting and worries never find you. Join us for a fun packed weekend as we travel to Tunica, Mississippi. Trip highlights include the Rivergate Festival, casinos, shopping, the Tunica River Park and the Tunica Queen riverboat. For information on Tunica, visit www.tunicatravel.com. Call 217.641.4902 for more trip details. This trip departs Friday, April 16, and returns on Sunday, April 18. Cost is $285 per person for a double occupancy room and $350 per person for a single occupancy room. The cost includes charter bus transportation and two nights at the Gold Strike Resort, voted best hotel rooms in Tunica two years in a row, where each individual will receive a $20 credit to be used at on-site restaurants. All meals will be on your own. |
| 66730 | Lidded Ceramics | 9-11 am | S | 4/17/2010 - 5/1/2010 | D152 | Jennifer Teter | $48 | Learn to make unique lidded jars. Learn basic handbuilding techniques such as pinching, coiling and slabs and practice using a potter’s wheel. A supply fee of $20 will be payable to the instructor at the start of class. |
| 66731 | Art Glass Jewelry-The Works! | 6:30-8:30 pm | T | 4/20/2010 - 4/20/2010 | D157 | Linda Lucke | $16 | Learn to design and make kiln-formed art glass jewelry. In this class, you will make a complete set of jewelry including a pendant, earrings and bracelet. Learn special techniques needed to create jewelry from glass and enjoy being a glass artist for the evening. Each set of jewelry will be unique and fun to wear and can also make a great gift! A supply fee of $30 is payable to the instructor at the start of class. |
| 66870 | Embroidery for Kids | 6-8 pm | T & R | 4/20/2010 - 4/22/2010 | D023 | Cindy Stupavsky | $38 | Join the fun and learn basic embroidery techniques such as the running stitch, satin stitch, cross stitch, lazy daisy and french knot. Choose a pattern to embroider on a pillowcase in colors to match your room or to give as a gift. You will even get to keep the embroidery hoop, needle and threads! This class is for students in grades 4-7. |
| 66735 | Living with Chronic Pain? | 6-8 pm | T | 4/20/2010 - 4/20/2010 | D024 | Dan Burton | $16 | What is chronic pain and how do you catch it? What non-medical alternatives are available for dealing with chronic pain? This class will explore pain, how to define it, and options to help deal with it. Also learn how to help friends and family members living with any kind of chronic pain. |
| 66732 | Paper Creations (Kids) | 4-5:30 pm | T | 4/20/2010 - 4/20/2010 | D022 | Bobbi Mock | $14 | What can you do with a simple sheet of paper? Make a frog or a crane? How about a gift box or a Scandinavian heart basket? In this class, kids will learn about the art of paper folding to create these items and more! This class is for kids ages 6-10. |
| 66976 | The Mecca of all Quilt Shows in Paducah (double) | TBA | W, R, F | 4/21/2010 - 4/23/2010 | Paducah, Kentucky | JWCC Staff | $389 | Come on quilters! Join us for this three-day, two-night trip as we head south to the mecca of all quilt shows. Paducah is a mecca for quilters during the American Quilter’s Society Annual Quilt Show & Contest at the Paducah Expo Center in Paducah, Kentucky each April. See 400 beautiful quilts from around the world, 400 vendor booths and more. Also, choose from over 100 classes, lectures and special events to attend. In addition to spending a day at the annual quilt show, the trip will also consist of stops at Hancock Fabrics, The Museum of the American Quilter’s Society, the Rotary Club Antique Quilt Show, Eleanor Burns tent show at the fairgrounds and Kentucky Oaks Mall for shopping and a chance to visit some other quilting merchants. This trip departs on Wednesday, April 21, around 6:30 a.m. and returns on Friday, April 23, around 7:30 p.m. The cost of the trip is $389 per person for a double occupancy room and $489 per person for a single occupancy room. The cost includes two nights at Harrah’s Hotel & Casino in nearby Metropolis, Illinois, featuring three on-site restaurants, a ticket to the quilt show and museum and charter bus transportation. All meals will be on your own. |
| 66975 | The Mecca of all Quilt Shows in Paducah (single) | TBA | W, R, F | 4/21/2010 - 4/23/2010 | Paducah, Kentucky | JWCC Staff | $489 | Come on quilters! Join us for this three-day, two-night trip as we head south to the mecca of all quilt shows. Paducah is a mecca for quilters during the American Quilter’s Society Annual Quilt Show & Contest at the Paducah Expo Center in Paducah, Kentucky each April. See 400 beautiful quilts from around the world, 400 vendor booths and more. Also, choose from over 100 classes, lectures and special events to attend. In addition to spending a day at the annual quilt show, the trip will also consist of stops at Hancock Fabrics, The Museum of the American Quilter’s Society, the Rotary Club Antique Quilt Show, Eleanor Burns tent show at the fairgrounds and Kentucky Oaks Mall for shopping and a chance to visit some other quilting merchants. This trip departs on Wednesday, April 21, around 6:30 a.m. and returns on Friday, April 23, around 7:30 p.m. The cost of the trip is $389 per person for a double occupancy room and $489 per person for a single occupancy room. The cost includes two nights at Harrah’s Hotel & Casino in nearby Metropolis, Illinois, featuring three on-site restaurants, a ticket to the quilt show and museum and charter bus transportation. All meals will be on your own. |
| 66759 | Growing Transplants from Seeds | 6-7:30 pm | R | 4/22/2010 - 4/22/2010 | D024 | Elizabeth Hooton | $12 | In this class, learn how to grow vegetable, herb and flower transplants from seed under lights. Also learn how to make a lightstand and find out what supplies are needed to get seeds growing. |
| 66739 | Intro to Reiki | 6-8 pm | R | 4/22/2010 - 4/22/2010 | D022 | Krisann Loos | $16 | Reiki serves as a method of relaxation and stress reduction. This class is an introduction to Reiki. In addition to learning the history of Reiki, learn what to expect during a Reiki treatment, the different levels of Reiki and how Reiki is applied to everyday situations. Instructor Krisann Loos received her Reiki I and Reiki II certifications through Blessing Reiman College of Nursing in 2007. Later, she received her Reiki Master Teacher certification from Reiki Natural Healing Center in Quincy. |
| 66728 | Growing Vegetable Soup (Kids) | 9-11 am | S | 4/24/2010 - 4/24/2010 | D159 | Bobbie Mock | $26 | Share the joy of planting, watering, and watching seeds grow in the garden. Enjoy listening to a reading of Lois Ehlert’s Growing Vegetable Soup, and then get your hands dirty planting the seeds necessary to make your own vegetable soup during harvest season. Students will also make a pot of hearty vegetable soup to sample that night. All registered children will get to take home their very own copy of Growing Vegetable Soup. Students with food allergies should avoid this class. This class is for kids ages 4-6. |
| 66833 | Travel Free & Even Make Money Doing It! | 10 am - 1 pm | S | 4/24/2010 - 4/24/2010 | TBA | Gina Henry | $29 | This class is offered only one time this year! National speaker, Gina Henry, has lived this life for 25 years taking ten FREE vacations a year, traveling to over 80 countries and 40 states, getting FREE air tickets, hotels, tours, cruises, meals and more. She is a nationally recognized travel expert, writer and professional speaker. For seventeen years, she has taught travel classes in over 86 cities nationwide and is the author of many travel publications, books, DVDs and CDs. In this challenging economy, it is important to save money and there are many ways to earn extra income on vacation and possible vacation tax deductions. Maximize frequent flyer miles, get "bumped," mystery shop, import or even teach English on vacation. Organize trips and go for free. Write articles, shoot photos, volunteer or even get paid to drive. Learn about the best money saving travel web sites. Learn tips on packing lightly, safety, health and language. Check out ww.goglobalinc.com for more instructor information. |
| 66740 | Excel II | 1-3 pm | M | 4/26/2010 - 5/17/2010 | D159 | Neveta Salmons | $64 | Learn how to create a chart and use conditional formatting to explain data thoroughly. Also learn to use data validation in creating your tables. More complicated formulas will be used and linking the data from worksheet to worksheet or to a new book will also be explored. |
| 66837 | Microsoft Publisher | 6-8 pm | M | 4/26/2010 - 5/17/2010 | D129 | Neveta Salmons | $64 | Publisher is a great tool to use to create newsletters, flyers, brochures, signs and more with fabulous details and enhancements. During class, learn part of the Publisher screen and create a one-page advertisement and bi-fold document. This introductory course will illustrate the endless possibilities of Publisher. |
| 66742 | Card Making for Kids | 4-5:30 pm | T | 4/27/2010 - 4/27/2010 | D022 | Bobbi Mock | $19 | It only takes a few minutes to make your very own cute cards! Learn the basics of card making including using punches, embellishment, embossers and incorporating 3-D objects. Create several cards using these techniques including a pop-up card and a treat holder card. This class is for kids ages 6-10. |
| 66743 | Card Making for Kids | 6-7:30 pm | T | 4/27/2010 - 4/27/2010 | D022 | Bobbi Mock | $19 | It only takes a few minutes to make your very own cute cards! Learn the basics of card making including using punches, embellishment, embossers and incorporating 3-D objects. Create several cards using these techniques including a pop-up card and a treat holder card. This class is for kids ages 6-10. |
| 66744 | Cooking with No White Flour & Sugar | 6-8 pm | T | 4/27/2010 - 4/27/2010 | D025 | Dan Burton | $16 | Explore the choices out there for healthy cooking and baking. Learn how and why to cook with whole grains instead of bleached white flour. Can’t seem to give up the sweets but want a healthy alternative? Sign up for this class to find the answer this question and much more! |
| 66773 | Heirloom Vegetables | 6-7:30 pm | T | 4/27/2010 - 4/27/2010 | D024 | Elizabeth Hooton | $12 | Flavor! Variety! History! Learn all about heirloom vegetables. Liz will provide a brief history of where these originated as well as show you what varieties are available today and give you resources to find them. Add heirloom vegetables to your garden in no time! |
| 66741 | Intro to Access | 6-8 pm | T | 4/27/2010 - 5/18/2010 | D129 | Neveta Salmons | $64 | A database is used to store, organize and report information. This is an introductory course to aid students in creating a database to sort and organize data and to create reports to prepare for a presenation. Create tables and forms and query what is created to obtain a report. Students should have basic computer knowledge to enroll in this course. |
| 66745 | Ceramic Teapot (Kids) | 3:30-4:30 pm | F | 4/30/2010 - 5/7/2010 | D152 | Jennifer Teter | $16 | Create your own teapot out of clay! Learn handbuilding methods while creating a teapot then finish by glazing and firing. A supply fee of $10 is payable to the instructor on the first day of class. |
| 66876 | Mother's Day Crafts (Kids) | 10 am - 12 pm | S | 5/1/2010 - 5/1/2010 | D160 | Cindy Stupavsky | $21 | Make something extra special for mom! Paint a ceramic tile trivet for mom’s hot pots and pans. Also decorate a personalized mug especially for her. While those are drying, use scrapbooking and stamping supplies to complete her gift with a special card. Mom will treasure these keepsakes for years to come! |
| 66772 | Zumba Fitness | 6:30-7:30 pm | M & R | 5/3/2010 - 6/3/2010 | G112 | Reggie Vitale | $80 | Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness class that combines fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body in an aerobic/fitness fashion to achieve a unique blended balance of cardio and muscle-toning benefits. Zumba creates a party-like atmosphere that provides a non-intimidating opportunity for non-dancers, new exercisers or those who have previously hesitated to participate in group classes. Join the party with Zumba instructor Reggie Vitale. Reggie received her Zumba certification at the University of Missouri-Columbia and has been teaching for one year. Before becoming an active Zumba instructor, she attended Zumba classes for two years in Davenport, Iowa, and St. Louis, Missouri. |
| 66746 | Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People | 5:30-9 pm | T | 5/4/2010 - 5/4/2010 | D024 | David Haynes | $55 | Want to learn the secrets and magical shortcuts used by professional piano players to embellish songs? In just one evening, learn all the chords needed to play any song in any style and key. This is a proven, fun, relaxed approach to professional style playing. Little or no experience is required. Participants who cannot read notes may send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Music Masters, 90 Molly Ln., Ringgold, GA, 30736 to receive a free pamphlet prior to class. The instructor will collect $25 in class for a book and a CD. |
| 66754 | Mother's Day Cake (Kids) | 5-7 pm | T | 5/4/2010 - 5/4/2010 | D159 | Judy Smith | $23 | There’s nothing better than giving mom something that you’ve made yourself, especially if it’s something that tastes good! Join Instructor Judy Smith as she helps you decorate a special 6" cake to give mom for Mother’s Day. Bring a container to carry home your decorated cake. This class is for kids ages 7-12. |
| 66734 | Paper Creations (Kids) | 6:30-8 pm | T | 5/4/2010 - 5/4/2010 | D022 | Bobbi Mock | $14 | What can you do with a simple sheet of paper? Make a frog or a crane? How about a gift box or a Scandinavian heart basket? In this class, kids will learn about the art of paper folding to create these items and more! This class is for kids ages 6-10. |
| 66733 | Paper Creations (Kids) | 4:30-6 pm | T | 5/4/2010 - 5/4/2010 | D022 | Bobbi Mock | $14 | What can you do with a simple sheet of paper? Make a frog or a crane? How about a gift box or a Scandinavian heart basket? In this class, kids will learn about the art of paper folding to create these items and more! This class is for kids ages 6-10. |
| 66764 | Advanced Floral Design | 6-8 pm | W & R | 5/5/2010 - 5/6/2010 | B021 | Greg Lueckenhoff | $32 | This class goes beyond the basics to give you a taste of high style design. Learn to create an arrangement following a Hogarth curve and learn to use an armature. Floral Design I, II and III or equivalent are required. A supply fee of $10 is payable to the instructor at the first class. |
| 66747 | Mexican Stars Quilt | 1-3:30 pm | W | 5/5/2010 - 5/19/2010 | D023 | Joyce Riggs | $50 | Mexican Stars is a unique wall hanging using the designer’s unique "straight seam piecing with curved results" methods. The finished size of this wall hanging is 34 1/2" x 34 1/2." This is an intermediate level class. |
| 66748 | Backpack Purse with Bling (Kids) | 4-6 pm | R | 5/6/2010 - 5/13/2010 | D023 | Joyce Riggs | $47 | Learn more about sewing while creating a unique backpack purse! Pick from a variety of fun fabrics like tapestry and denim to create your backpack. It will look even more amazing when it’s embellished with lots of "bling!" Sewing machines and supplies will be provided. A previous beginning sewing class is required. This class is for students in grades 3-8. |
| 66749 | Living with Chronic Pain? | 6-8 pm | T | 5/11/2010 - 5/11/2010 | D024 | Dan Burton | $16 | What is chronic pain and how do you catch it? What non-medical alternatives are available for dealing with chronic pain? This class will explore pain, how to define it, and options to help deal with it. Also learn how to help friends and family members living with any kind of chronic pain. |
| 66755 | Intro to Kayaking | 6:45 am - 3 pm | F | 5/21/2010 - 5/21/2010 | Mark Twain Lake | Kevin Dempsey | $60 | ACA certified instructor Kevin P. Dempsey will introduce you to the basics of safe kayaking while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Mark Twain Lake. After kayaking on the lake, we will drive to the Rustic Oak Cabin Steakhouse for an enjoyable lunch. Participants must be physically capable of kayaking, have the ability to swim and be in good health. Transportation and all equipment will be provided. Lunch will be on your own. |
| 66750 | Camping 101 (Kids) | 5:30-8:30 pm | W | 5/26/2010 - 5/26/2010 | D022 | Bobbi Mock | $26 | Thinking about going camping this summer? Learn what is needed for an overnight in the woods. Set up a tent, learn how to build a campfire, go for a short hike and when we’re all set for the night, we’ll make Smores! Camping is fun for the whole family, so an adult may join each student on our adventure. Make sure to wear appropriate outside clothes. This class is for students in grades 1-6. |
| TBA | Intermediate Golf | 6-7:30 pm | W | 5/26/2010 - 6/23/2010 | K of C First Tee Facility, S. 36th Street, Quincy | Lee Osborn | $60 | In this intermediate level golf class, students will work on a full golf swing with irons and woods and also how to use wedges. Also practice putting drills from short and long distances and learn how to use course managment to achieve lower scores. Please bring a set of golf clubs to class. A $10 supply fee is payable to the instructor on the first night of class. |
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