Newtown Continuing Education Courses Available! Call to register: 203-426-1787
ONLINE SAFETY (DAYTIME CLASS) 1 Class Wednesday11/7/183:00-5:30 PM Fee $39
None of us wants to be the victim of identity theft, or lose our important data, or find that our computer has become infected. Yet, these are all far too regular occurrences. In this class we will talk about the threats that are lurking and how to do our best to stay safe online, from firewalls to phishing, from social engineering to security software, from ransomware to malware, from backups to updates, and from passwords to popups. These are among the topics that we will cover, so join us to learn more about this important topic.
ADULT CHILD CPR/AED 1 Class Thursday 11/8/18 6:00-8:30 PM Fee $89
Want to learn what to do during emergencies? Do you know that you have the power to save someone's life in cardiac, breathing and medical situations? Positively Shocking LLC can teach you skills and provide you with a 2-year American Red Cross Certification in CPR in an easy and fun environment. The course is designed so that lay persons will react with confidence in an emergency situation. In addition to the one-night CPR/AED Class you can also register for a one-night First Aid Class
ZUMBA 6 Classes, Tuesdays Starting 11/13/18 6:45-7:45 PM Fee $149 Classes held at Teen Center “Garage”
Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international music/dance that creates a dynamic and exciting exercise program. It is based on the principle that a workout should be “FUN AND EASY TO DO!” The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Taught by Jennifer Banks. No discounts apply.
FUSED GLASS SNOWFLAKES 1 Class Wednesday11/14/18, 6:30-9:30 PM
Don’t miss this very popular workshop. Guided by a pattern, you will create two beautiful snowflakes using strips and bits of fusible glass. These are wonderful seasonal decorations for any home and make a fabulously unique gift!! No previous experience necessary. Snowflakes will be ready for pick-up approximately one week following the workshop. Please wear closed shoes and long pants. There is a materials fee of $8.00 to be paid to the artist at time of class. Optional specialty glass will be available for purchase. Hot cider will be served. Limited to 8 students. Not handicap accessible (stairs). All classes held at:Kelly Makuch Studio, 222 Brushy Hill Road, Newtown, CT
FIRST AID 1 Class Thursday11/15/186:00-9:30 PM Fee $104
Want to learn what to do during emergencies? Do you know that you have the power to save someone's life in medical situations? Positively Shocking LLC can teach you skills and provide you with a 2-year American Red Cross Certification in First Aid in an easy and fun environment. This course is designed so that lay persons will react with confidence in an emergency situation. In addition, you can also register for a one-night class in CPR.
FORMULAS AND FUNCTIONS-REVIEW EXPLORE, AND EXPAND ON MICROSOFT EXCEL!
1 Class, Thursday 11/15/18, 6:30-9:00 PM, Fee $39
If you have some knowledge of Excel, but are a little shaky using formulas and functions, this one-night class may be just for you! We will review all of the basics of using formulas and functions, explore their additional capabilities, and expand your ability to create meaningful spreadsheets.
WORD PART 2—GRAPHICS AND MUCH MORE! 2 Classes, Mondays Starting 11/19/18, 6:30-9:00 PM, Fee $69
Taking you beyond and building on the basics of Word Part 1. In this session learn to add graphics, shapes, and word art, to insert watermarks and cover pages, to create multiple column layouts and custom tabs, to customize bullet lists, to print envelopes and labels, and much more! Microsoft Word Part 1 or equivalent is a prerequisite.
Are you short on time and need to get the most bang for your buck with working out? Come join us for this fun, quick, efficient and effective workout! We will warm-up and then alternate cardiovascular exercises with toning exercises for arms, legs and abs and then finish with stretching. This type of workout has been shown to burn the most fat, as the body readjusts to the varying exercises. All levels are welcome as you can go at your own pace. High intensity and low intensity options will be demonstrated. Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers and bring hand held weights (3-5 pounds), a yoga or exercise mat, and water. No Discounts Apply.
Choose your session:Session 2 Starts 11/27/18, Session 3 Starts 1/22/19, Session 4 Starts 3/12/19, Session 5 Starts4/30/19
BACKUP STRATEGIES (DAYTIME CLASS) 1 Class, Wednesday, 11/28/18, 3:00-5:30 PM, Fee $39
Do you backup your irreplaceable computer data? Are you risking losing your precious information? What causes data loss? What can you do to prevent data loss? What should you be backing up? What choices do you have for doing backups? What is an effective backup strategy? Don’t wait until you lose precious information. Come to this class for answers to these questions and more!
TAI CHI EASY™—THE TEN PHASES OFCULTIVATING AND MASTERING QI 4 Classes, Thursdays Starting 11/29/18, 5:30-6:45 PM, Fee $99
Learn the ancient secrets of Qi cultivation accessible to all. Whether your focus is to accelerate productivity and performance or intimately touch the mysterious fabric of the cosmos, you will feel the extraordinary power to release your inner potential regardless of your present posture in life. Explore and experience your personal process to Discover, Gather, Circulate, Purify, Direct, Conserve, Store, Transform, Dissolve, and Transmit Qi—mastering a Tai Chi continuous movement routine encompassing all the phases.
CHRISTMAS IN NEWPORT Sunday 12/9/18 Departs Newtown Approx: 6:45 AM Fee $133
What a way to kick off the Christmas season!! Join us as we travel to Newport, Rhode Island, the playground of the very rich and famous. Our tour begins at the Newport Visitor’s Center where our step on guide will join us. We will spend some time in downtown Newport and re-board the bus for a 10 mile ocean drive during as our guide shares extraordinary information and history associated with the city and the amazing estates we will see along the way. Immediately following, we’ll enjoy a wonderful lunch at La Forge Restaurant and walk off our meal as we tour 2 of the most magnificent mansions of Newport, Rhode Island: The Breakers, and The Elms, facetiously referred to as ‘summer cottages”. We don’t know what will amaze you more, the exquisite décor these mansions are dressed in for the holidays, or their opulence and size for residences that were used only 2 months out of year. This tour requires a quite a bit of walking. Trips are non-refundable and run rain or shine. The price of this tour is all inclusive! No discounts apply.