ADULT SPECIAL INTEREST
Adult CPR/AED
Instructor: Curtis Stokes
This American Red Cross course is designed to give participants the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for breathing emergencies, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Upon successful completion, each participant will receive an American Red Cross certificate indicating Adult CPR/AED that is valid for one year. Limit 8.
Fee: $39 per person, $64 per couple,
plus $10 book fee payable to instructor at class
# 553 Tuesday & Wednesday 9/23 & 9/24
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
East Woods' Teacher's Lounge
# 554 Saturday, Sept. 27
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
An Introduction to Voiceovers...Getting Started in Voice Acting
Instructor: Voices For All
Have you ever wanted to be the voice everyone hears on TV and radio commercials, or documentary or audiobook narrations? You too can become a Professional Voiceover Artist! This fun, informative, and empowering class will teach you the basics of the voice over industry to help you decide if it is something you'd like to pursue. We will discuss the many different types of voiceovers and what it takes to get started as a voice actor. Your voice will be recorded as you read from real scripts so you can receive a professional voice evaluation later. Be warned, many who have taken this class have gone on to become real, bona-fide, professional Voice Actors. Come ready to laugh, learn, and be inspired...This class is taught by a professional voice actor from the voice acting training company, Voices For All.
Fee: $30 per person
# 891 Saturday, November 8 10:00 a.m. - 12 Noon
Summa Wellness Institute, Conference Room 2
East Woods Media Center
Basic Canine Obedience
Instructor: Terry Cranendonk
This course covers all basic obedience commands including but not limited to: sit, down, stay, in your bed (stay) and heel. The class will have an even mix of positive and negative reinforcement along with many games designed to "distract proof" your best friend. Copies of vaccine records required at first class. Limit 10, minimum 5.
Fee: $ 75
5 Wednesdays 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
# 880 9/24 - 10/22
EVA Multi-Purpose Room
First Aid
Instructor: Curtis Stokes
This American Red Cross course is designed to teach the student the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic first aid care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. This course does not include information on breathing or cardiac emergencies. These are covered in the CPR courses listed to the right. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an American Red Cross Universal Certificate indicating First Aid that is valid for 3 years. Limit 10.
Fee: $37 / person, $62 / couple,
plus $10 book fee payable to instructor at class
# 555 Saturday, October 4
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
East Woods Pool
Giving Your Word: Writing Your Family Stories
Instructor: Marsha McGregor, professional writer, and a workshop instructor for the International Women's Writing Guild
Time moves quickly. Photographs and video can capture a moment, but writing down the words preserves the story. Whether you are a writer exploring the genres of memoir and personal essay, or simply want a meaningful record of some of your family's life history, this workshop can give you some valuable tools. Learn how to choose, access and organize material, give depth and color to your words, and make your memories and observations come alive. Find out how to structure your writings as stand-alone pieces or as a larger body of work. In-class writing exercises and handouts included.
Fee: $30 per person or $50 per couple
#922 2 Thursdays 10/30 & 11/6
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
HHS A101
If You Want to Write: Begin Now
Instructor: Marsha McGregor, professional writer, and a workshop instructor for the International Women's Writing Guild
Do you feel called to write, but don't know how to get started? Have people always told you that you have a way with words, but you aren't sure what genre you want to explore? Are you an experienced writer whose work has stalled from discouragement, writer's block, lack of time, or other common barriers? This workshop will show you how to establish and keep a practice of writing, clearing the path for development of craft and personal satisfaction. No previous writing experience necessary. Includes practical strategies, in-class exercises and handouts.
Fee: $15 per person or $25 per couple
#920 Thurs., 10/2 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
HHS A101
Intro to Digital Photography
Instructor: Gary Newyear
In the first class we'll explore the mysteries of digital cameras. The second class will be spent investigating photo-editing software for enhancing your photos. Finally, in the third class, we'll demonstrate outputting your photos to a typical computer printer. No prior photographic experience is required. Please contact the instructor, Gary Newyear (440) 247-4647, if you have any questions.
Fee: $ 44
# 897 3 Thursdays 10/2 - 10/16 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
HHS B102
Intro to Image Editing
Instructor: Gary Newyear
In this class, we'll cover the basics of the PhotoShop program and jump into cloning, compositing, "portrait" retouching and much more. Learn about "layers," "paths" and "levels." Take this class and really discover the magic in PhotoShop. Be sure to bring your favorite photographs on a floppy or cd-rom. Please contact the instructor, Gary Newyear (440) 247-4647, if you have any questions.
Fee: $ 44
# 898 3 Thursdays 10/23 - 11/6 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
HHS B102
Organizing Your Photos
Instructor: Gary Newyear
Now that you've joined the digital photography revolution and are free from the bondage of film costs, I'll bet you're taking more pictures than ever. Keep track of those images with the Adobe PhotoShop Organizer. It's part of the PhotoShop Elements package, so there's nothing more to buy! It's easy to use! Organizer allows you to catalog your images, separate them into collections , rate them according to your favorites and much more. Don't let another picture get lost in the machine!
Fee: $ 35
# 899 2 Thursdays 12/4 & 12/11 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
HHS B102
LUNCH AND LEARN
HCER, in cooperation with Summa Wellness Institute, is hosting a monthly Lunch and Learn Series for persons 55 and over. Jana Larsen will be your host and will introduce a series of program speakers who will entertain as well as provide new information. Meals will be provided. Please RSVP and register through HCER (330-653-1210) prior to the deadline date so that food and arrangements can be planned.
Fly Fishing Demo and Practice
# 1000 Thursday, October 2 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Fee: $12
Angler Jim Sexton presents the best techniques for catching those fish! After a catered breakfast, observe and practice artful casting. Bring your own rods or borrow, if possible. Geared towards men but all are welcome!
# 1001 Thursday, November 6 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Fee: $15
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# 1002 Thursday, December 11 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fee: $75
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Reduce Stress, Learn Relaxation and Meditation (Ages 8 - adult)
Instructor: Taff Price, licensed mental health therapist and parent of a special needs son
Join Taff Price in a 1 1/2 hour session learning several styles of relaxation techniques to help you and your special needs child who may struggle with anxiety or anger problems. This team approach of parent and child utilizing these techniques together, have proven effective in reducing intensity and number of episodes of anxiety and obsessive thoughts and angry outbursts. The first hour consists of "parents only" learning relaxation skills. Special needs child will join parents in the following 1/2 hour to learn and practice techniques together. Special needs children (8 to adult) who are able to comprehend information presented and are able to sit quietly for at least 20 minutes are eligible. Babysitting provided. Questions regarding eligibility should be directed to Taff Price, (440) 786-8141.
Fee: $25 per family
# 900 Sat., Oct. 25 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Summa Wellness Institute, Conference Room 2
Sign Language (High School Age & Older)
Instructor: Joi Stephenson
Learn to communicate in the language of sign. A basic course which includes fingerspelling, sentences, and songs. This class will enable you to develop skill and understanding of the deaf and hearing impaired. Students must purchase the text "Joy of Signing" by Dr. Lottie Rickenhof prior to the first class. Max. 12.
Fee: $70 per person
6 Tuesdays 10/7 - 11/11
# 854 Sign Language I 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
# 855 Sign Language II 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
HHS A101
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