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Connect to Your New Class Clay Pottery: Simple Basics, page 2 with Ian Carbajal Play, play, play with clay! Be part of a positive learning experience where you can learn hand building techniques like pinch pots and coils. You will be introduced to the basic concepts of design and learn about forms, materials and decoration. You can express your creative ideas using a material that offers relaxation, challenges and fulfilling results. You will be encouraged to experiment with stylish ideas to form lasting memories with artistic ceramic pieces. Southwestern with a Twist, page 10 with Chef Lindsay Alexander Surprise! Prepare flavorful southwestern vegan dishes so tasty and robust your guests will never know they are savoring vegan cuisine. Menu: Portabella Fajitas, Vegetable Enchiladas in Red Sauce and Jackfruit Asada Tacos Beyond the Field Guide: Warblers, page 11 with Jeff Babson An active lifestyle and brilliant colors make warblers a favorite for many birders. Yet, the field identification of these birds can be tricky due to seasonal plumage changes, similar looking species and fleeting glimpses of the sprites. In this class, you will study the identification of these beautiful birds by shape, structure, habitat and voice. You can prac- tice what you learn on a field trip, Warblers of the Huachucas (see Trips and Tours, page 16 for details and separate course fee).
Welcome to Lifelong Learning Center for Lifelong Learning Staff Gabriel Galindo, Director Kathy Denney, Office Assistant Carol Downey, Publication Specialist Lifelong Learning classes are designed to Joy Miller, Department Assistant Angela Moreno, Youth Programs Coordinator ignite a spark of imagination at any age, any Ana Smith, Programming Coordinator skill level. We are proud to bring you the Spring 2019 Schedule. Get out your calendar, “ call your friends and connect to surprising opportunities at Cochise College Center for What Clients Are Lifelong Learning. Physical Address Saying About CLL . . . 2600 East Wilcox Drive, Room G101 Sierra Vista AZ 85635 Mailing Address Cochise College Attn: Center for Lifelong Learning 901 North Colombo Avenue Sierra Vista AZ 85635 This was a great class! Bruno is quite knowledgeable on Location Key the subject. His personality and overall nature are comforting, welcoming and pleasant. ” BC – Benson Center DC – Douglas Campus — Maira Ramos, HealthRHYTHMS®, October 2018 DTC - Downtown Center, Sierra Vista SVC– Sierra Vista Campus Instructor was very professional, knowledgeable and seemed to WC – Willcox Center have a sense of when people needed extra time or help with their projects. —Sonya DeLucia, Mosaics, October 2018 Teacher was very positive, encouraging us to try things, to be free with our paint and brush strokes. She found something to compliment on each student’s work. —Roberta Allen, No Fear Painting, November 2018 Table of Contents Arts and Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Brown Bag Lectures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Computer Series for Windows® – DTC . . . . . . . . . . .5 Our Instructors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Computer Series for Windows® – WC . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Online Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Computing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Cochise College Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Sierra Vista Campus Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Nature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Downtown Center Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Professional Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Hiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Special Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Community Outreach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Trips and Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Registration Information and Form . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Stained Glass 101 Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People Arts and Crafts with Irene Semeniuk with Craig Coffman UPDATED, LONGER HOURS! Application for this two-part class You don’t need years of weekly lessons to learn piano! In just is on the copper foil (Tiffany) technique of stained glass art a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give construction. In session one, Irene will teach you how to score, you years of musical enjoyment. In this one session, you can break, grind, foil, solder, clean, patina and polish stained glass learn all the chords you will need to play any song—any style, pieces. You will also practice cutting and soldering techniques any key! For ages 13+. *There is a required $29 fee, for workbook that are key to producing salient, quality results. You can leave and online video instruction, to be paid to the instructor at the session one with a small hanging abstract panel you fashioned beginning of class. Attend both Instant Piano for Hopelessly in class. In session two, you will have a choice of crafting an Busy People and How to Play Piano by Ear for $69 plus work- eye-catching custom night light using a design of your choice, book fees OR $39 per class. Exact cash amount or check only for or creating a sun catcher or hanging panel. At the instructor’s in-class purchases or kit fees. Keyboard not required. discretion, additional class time will be available for students Date Time Location Room Cost who want to practice or need more time to complete their Sat, Feb 16 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. DTC G106 $39* class project. *You are required to purchase a class materials kit online for approximately $117 plus shipping. Class kit informa- How to Play Piano by Ear tion is provided at the time of enrollment. Class size is small. Early with Craig Coffman registration is recommended. Requirement: Ability to apply con- Change your musical horizon, free yourself from sheet music stant pressure using fingers, hand and arm while cutting glass. dependence and be the life of the party! You can learn one of Please be aware that you may be standing for extended periods music’s deepest mysteries: how to play songs without relying during class. Enrollment deadline is Wednesday, January 9 on sheet music. This class is about practical presentation of to allow you to purchase and receive the class kit before music theory that includes predicting chord progressions, session one. learning from recordings and transposing. This is an ideal Date Time Location Room Cost follow-up to the Instant Piano class and is open to anyone Sat, Jan 26 & Feb 2 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. DTC A111 $99* who has a basic understanding of chords on any instrument. *There is a required $29 fee, for workbook and online video No Fear Painting instruction, to be paid to the instructor at the beginning of class. with Kathryn Williams Attend both Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People and How As children, we were free to imagine and express ourselves to Play Piano by Ear for $69 plus workbook fees OR $39 per class. 2 artistically without restrictions. But as we age, we start to Exact cash amount or check only for in-class purchases or kit believe there is a right and wrong way to form art that fees. Keyboard not required. stifles our creativity. In this workshop, Kathryn will lead you in Date Time Location Room Cost a warm, playful style to break through creative stumbling Sat, Feb 16 12:45 – 3:15 p.m. DTC G106 $39* blocks and spark self-expression. The journey begins as you are guided through the basic concepts of light, color, texture, Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People perspective and when to stop. A class materials list will be pro- with Craig Coffman vided at the time of enrollment. *Approximate cost of materials Take this crash course and you will be shown some basic is $30 to $70, depending on the quality and quantity purchased. chords to get you playing along with your favorite songs right Class meets three times. away. Class is limited to 15 students. For ages 13+. *There is a Date Time Location Room Cost required $29 fee, for workbook and online video instruction, to be Fri, Feb 1–15 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. BC 117 $55* paid to the instructor at the beginning of class. Exact cash Sat, Apr 13 – 27 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. DTC A111 $55* amount or check only for in-class purchases or kit fees. Bring an acoustic guitar. Clay Pottery: Simple Basics Date Time Location Room Cost NEW Register at www.cochise.edu/cll with Ian Carbajal Sat, Feb 16 3:30 – 6 p.m. DTC G106 $39* Play, play, play with clay! Be part of a positive learning experi- ence where you can learn hand building techniques like Soap Making 101: Cold Process pinch pots and coils. You will be introduced to the basic with Shawn Campbell concepts of design and learn about forms, materials and dec- Check out the basics of cold process soap making via a oration. You can express your creative ideas using a material demonstration presented by Shawn Campbell, a professional that offers relaxation, challenges and fulfilling results. You will soap maker. Shawn will teach you about soap making history, be encouraged to experiment with stylish ideas to form last- chemistry and safety requirements. She will show you how to ing memories with artistic ceramic pieces. Class meets three make your own artisanal handcrafted soaps, and you will go times. All class materials are included. There is a one-hour lunch home with recipes, soap making instructions and a luscious break on February 8 and 15. bar of soap made by your instructor. This class is demonstration Date Time Location Room Cost only; no hands-on experience. Wear old clothing, long sleeves, Fri, Feb 8 & 15 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. SVC 409 $185 long pants and closed-toe shoes to class. Fri, Feb 22 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. SVC 409 Incl. Date Time Location Room Cost Sat, Feb 16 1 – 3 p.m. DTC A111 $39
Arts and Crafts Figure Painting NEW Stained Glass 201 with Clement Scott with Irene Semeniuk You can learn techniques to improve various aspects of figure Build up skills learned in Stained Glass 101. Generate a larger, painting. These include composition, proportion and flesh more complex piece of stained glass artwork. Irene will teach tones. Clement will convey these concepts through a demon- you more advanced techniques – how to make patterns and stration/lecture. After lecture, you will have the remaining create decorative panel borders. She will share numerous tips class time to practice. Clement will be available to answer and tricks you can apply to all your work. You have the option questions and further demonstrate concepts as necessary. of using the supply of stained glass available in class or bring *A list of required class materials will be given at the time of your own.*A list of additional, optional materials to purchase will registration. be provided upon enrollment. Bring drinks and snacks for per- Date Time Location Room Cost sonal consumption. Requirement: Ability to apply constant Fri, Feb 22 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. BC 117 $55* pressure using fingers, hand and arm while cutting glass. Please be aware that you may be standing for extended periods during Mosaics with Paula NEW class. Prerequisite: Stained Glass 101 class or previous experience with Paula Keith working with stained glass. Class meets three times. Perhaps you have tried Tiffany style stained glass, and liked it, Date Time Location Room Cost but want to learn another form of glass art by making a Sat, Mar 2 – 16 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. DTC A111 $125 stained glass mosaic stepping stone. Paula will discuss basic mosaics and how to add ceramic pieces, beads, baubles and Personalized Coptic Bound Journals personal findings. The morning session covers cutting, shap- with Celeste Blackwell ing, grinding and setting. The mid-day lunch hour allows the UPDATED! Coptic binding is a hand-stitched 4th century A.D. glue to set and the afternoon session will be spent grouting bookbinding technique that is considered the first real book and finishing your work. This is a mixed skill level class. binding method. It was used by artisans of old and is still used Beginners can learn how to adapt patterns for mosaic use, by modern-day artists to create books and journals without score, break, snip and grind glass pieces using a beginner’s the need for expensive machinery. These journals lay flat, are pattern. Advanced glass cutters can choose a more difficult highly customizable, fun to make and can be used to design pattern if desired. This is an exciting, direct application albums and sketchbooks of many sizes. Your kit will include method that you can use to integrate color into your garden, the tools you need to get started and continue creating craft table tops, benches, pots and other works. At the end of Coptic bound books. *Class kit is included in registration fee. 3 this day-long workshop, you will go home with a finished Additional materials will be available in class from $0.50. stained glass mosaic garden stepping stone. *You will receive a Enrollment deadline for this course is Friday, February 15 to short list of required class materials and patterns at the time of allow time to order class kits. No refunds after this date. enrollment. Former stained glass students that have all the Date Time Location Room Cost required class materials will only need to purchase opaque glass Sat, Mar 2 12 – 6 p.m. DTC G106 $85* for this class. Date Time Location Room Cost Sat, Feb 23 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. DTC A111 $79* Sat, Apr 26 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. DTC A111 $79* Step into Register at www.cochise.edu/cll My Garden of Tranquility
Communicating in Spanish for Beginners Kumihimo Series Arts and Crafts with Olga Meier with Celeste Blackwell Emphasize and foster basic oral Spanish communication skills UPDATED! This three-part series introduces you to Kumihimo, about a variety of topics in a stress-free environment. This an ancient Japanese braiding art that provides a captivating course is designed to cover only the grammar and structure way to design necklaces, bracelets, belts and more. This quick, absolutely necessary for speaking. Importance will be placed easy craft can easily become an addiction as you foster ways on listening and speaking skills that can enable you to to create gifts for your family and friends. During each four- understand and hold simple conversations. Elements of hour session, you can increase your skill level while producing Spanish/Hispanic culture will also be presented to enhance original works of art. Save $20 by enrolling in all three classes of cross-cultural understanding. Bring a 3-ring binder the first day the series for $159. All-inclusive class kits are included in the price of class. Required textbook: Easy Spanish Reader by William T. of registration. Prerequisite: Kumihimo Basics is required to take Tardy –Third Edition. ISBN: 9780071850193. Class has 12 sessions. either Intermediate or Advanced classes. Date Time Location Room Cost Mon/Wed, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. DTC G106 $175 Kumihimo Basics Mar 18 – Apr 24 Review the history of this ancient art form in the first class of this series. You will be introduced to the basic tools and con- Soap Making 201: Cold Press NEW siderations for creating Kumihimo. Class projects are a basic with Shawn Campbell eight-warp round cord bracelet and an embellished eight- After a brief review, students will take turns going through warp round cord Kumihimo necklace with a focal bead and the entire soap making process to include blending the lye endcaps. *Class kit is included in registration fee. Enrollment mixture, pouring and blending oils, adding fragrance and deadline for this course is Friday, March 8 to allow time to molding. This is a direct-contact class so please wear closed-toed order class kits. No refunds after this date. shoes and long sleeves. Safety glasses and gloves will be provided. Date Time Location Room Cost Prerequisite: Soap Making 101. Sat, Mar 23* 1 – 5 p.m. DTC G106 $55* Date Time Location Room Cost Sat, Mar 23 1 – 4 p.m. DTC A111 $45 Intermediate Kumihimo Advance your Kumihimo skills with the intermediate tools for building beaded Kumihimo cords using two different bead types–magatama and seed beads. In this class, you can form a 4 deluxe beaded Kumihimo bracelet. *Class kit is included in reg- istration fee. Enrollment deadline for this course is Friday, March 15 to allow time to order class kits. No refunds after this date. Date Time Location Room Cost Sat, Mar 30* 1 – 6 p.m. DTC G106 $59* Advanced Kumihimo Take a final look at other historical aspects of Kumihimo and move up to ten-warp Kumihimo flat braids using a square plate. The closing class project is a deluxe beaded flat ten- warp Kumihimo bracelet. *Class kit is included in registration fee. Enrollment deadline for this course is Friday, March 22 to allow time to order class kits. No refunds after this date. Date Time Location Room Cost Register at www.cochise.edu/cll Sat, Apr 6* 1 – 5 p.m. DTC G106 $65*
Computer Series for Windows®– DTC Now including Windows® 10! Introduction to Microsoft Word®, Part 2 Take a more in-depth look at the features in Microsoft Word. Only $11 per class when you sign up for the entire You will learn about formatting, cut and paste, drag and drop, 10-class series! opening and saving documents, and spell check. Practical information and useful Date Time Location Room Cost techniques for beginning users Thu, Mar 21 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. DTC G104 $39 SAVE of all current Microsoft Windows versions will be presented by Microsoft Word® Graphics $280 Sean Trachtman. Classes are Explore the use of clip art, graphics and pictures to enhance interactive with one student to a the look of any Microsoft Word document. computer. Open discussion and Date Time Location Room Cost questions are encouraged. Thu, Mar 28 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. DTC G104 $39 Introduction to Personal Computers Using Email Discussion includes parts of a computer, computer terminol- You will be given an introduction about how to type, edit, ogy, mouse skills as well as how and what to buy. This class is send and receive email, delete unwanted mail, create con- a particularly good forum for your computer questions! tacts, use the address book and send attachments. Date Time Location Room Cost Date Time Location Room Cost Thu, Feb 7 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. DTC G104 $39 Thu, Apr 4 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. DTC G104 $39 Introduction to Windows® Desktop File Management Build a foundation for using Microsoft Windows of all versions Melt away the mystery of managing your files and folders. by reviewing the basic skills needed for all current versions of This course will give you in-depth training about the different Windows – 10, 7, Vista or XP. Discussion includes functions of levels of filing used for Microsoft Windows. the desktop start button, taskbar, shortcuts and manipulating Date Time Location Room Cost program windows. Thu, Apr 11 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. DTC G104 $39 Date Time Location Room Cost Thu, Feb 14 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. DTC G104 $39 Windows® 10 Features 5 New (and future) users of Windows 10 will immediately notice its unique applications. This class is a continuation of the Desktop class, with expanded discussion on navigation and configuration of the features most useful for you. Date Time Location Room Cost Thu, Feb 21 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. DTC G104 $39 Introduction to the World of the Internet Developed for first-time Internet users and novices, this workshop explains what the Internet is and how to use the Internet Explorer program. This class is strongly recommended for those who wish to attend Surfing Smart and Safe. Date Time Location Room Cost Thu, Feb 28 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. DTC G104 $39 Surfing Smart and Safe Register at www.cochise.edu/cll You can learn specific procedures to make effective searches and navigate the Internet like a pro. This class can give you more confidence to surf the web efficiently and safely. Date Time Location Room Cost Thu, Mar 7 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. DTC G104 $39 Introduction to Microsoft Word®, Part 1 Get acquainted with entering text, editing and selecting text, and formatting documents. This class is strongly recommended for those who wish to attend Introduction to Microsoft Word, Part 2. Date Time Location Room Cost Thu, Mar 14 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. DTC G104 $39
Introduction to Microsoft Word®, Part 2 Computer Series for Windows®– WC Now including Windows® 10! Take a more in-depth look at the features in Microsoft Word. Only $11 per class when you sign up for the entire You will learn about formatting, cut and paste, drag and drop, 10-class series! opening and saving documents, and spell check. Practical information and useful Date Time Location Room Cost techniques for beginning users Fri, Mar 8 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. WC 106 $39 SAVE of all current Microsoft Windows versions will be presented by $280 Microsoft Word® Graphics Joel Todd. Classes are interactive Explore the use of clip art, graphics and pictures to enhance with one student to a computer. the look of any Microsoft Word document. Open discussion and questions Date Time Location Room Cost are encouraged. Fri, Mar 15 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. WC 106 $39 Introduction to Personal Computers Using Email Discussion includes parts of a computer, computer terminol- You will be given an introduction about how to type, edit, ogy, mouse skills as well as how and what to buy. This class is send and receive email, delete unwanted mail, create con- a particularly good forum for your computer questions! tacts, use the address book and send attachments. Date Time Location Room Cost Date Time Location Room Cost Fri, Jan 25 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. WC 106 $39 Fri, Mar 22 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. WC 106 $39 Introduction to Windows® Desktop File Management Build a foundation for using Microsoft Windows of all versions Melt away the mystery of managing your files and folders. by reviewing the basic skills needed for all current versions of This course will give you in-depth training about the different Windows – 10, 7, Vista or XP. Discussion includes functions of levels of filing used for Microsoft Windows. the desktop start button, taskbar, shortcuts and manipulating Date Time Location Room Cost program windows. Fri, Mar 29 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. WC 106 $39 Date Time Location Room Cost Fri, Feb 1 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. WC 106 $39 6 Windows® 10 Features New (and future) users of Windows 10 will immediately notice its unique applications. This class is a continuation of the Desktop class, with expanded discussion on navigation and configuration of the features most useful for you. Date Time Location Room Cost Fri, Feb 8 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. WC 106 $39 Introduction to the World of the Internet Developed for first-time Internet users and novices, this workshop explains what the Internet is and how to use the Internet Explorer program. This class is strongly recommended for those who wish to attend Surfing Smart and Safe. Date Time Location Room Cost Fri, Feb 15 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. WC 106 $39 Register at www.cochise.edu/cll Surfing Smart and Safe You can learn specific procedures to make effective searches and navigate the Internet like a pro. This class can give you more confidence to surf the web efficiently and safely. Date Time Location Room Cost Fri, Feb 22 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. WC 106 $39 Introduction to Microsoft Word®, Part 1 Get acquainted with entering text, editing and selecting text, and formatting documents. This class is strongly recommended for those who wish to attend Introduction to Microsoft Word, Part 2. Date Time Location Room Cost Fri, Mar 1 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. WC 106 $39
Computing Excel 2016® for Business Series NEW Excel 2016® Day Series – Downtown Center with Ron Hyde with Sean Trachtman This series can teach you how to utilize the tools in Excel to Improve your skills in Excel 2016 with this three-part series. manage and build your business. You will be shown how to Part 1 is a basic introduction to Excel. Topics include using manage customer data, vendor and employee information, toolbars and worksheets, selecting cells and entering data, inventories and budgets. Ron will explain how to navigate the creating spreadsheets and formulas, formatting cells, han- Excel user interface, perform basic calculations with formulas dling and saving files. Part 2 builds on your skills from Part 1. and functions, professionally format spreadsheets, create It covers worksheet tables, selecting and formatting objects, visualizations of data through charts and graphs and much text boxes, shapes and charts, conditional formatting and more. You will have the opportunity to practice the learned printing tips. Part 3 moves on to advanced Excel skills. You concepts through classroom and homework exercises. These can learn to create macros, develop multi-sheet and multi-file courses are designed for users that already have a general formulas and discover pivot tables. Previous versions of Excel working knowledge of Excel who are business owners or will be briefly discussed. Recommend taking courses in office professionals. consecutive order. Date Time Location Room Cost Basic Excel 2016® for Business N EW Part 1: Tue, Mar 5 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. DTC G104 $79 Take your business acumen to a new level with Excel! Topics Part 2: Tue, Mar 12 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. DTC G104 $79 include customizing your workspace, cell referencing for Part 3: Tue, Mar 19 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. DTC G104 $79 adding data together and how to use basic formulas and functions like IF and SUM. These functions are used to Excel 2016® Day Series – Willcox NEW calculate totals in spreadsheets, display messages if certain with Joel Todd criteria are met or display error messages if data is invalid. Improve your skills in Excel 2016 with this three-part series. These basic tools can help you understand the "brains" of Part 1 is a basic introduction to Excel. Topics include using Excel, and improve your calculations and record-keeping. toolbars and worksheets, selecting cells and entering data, Date Time Location Room Cost creating spreadsheets and formulas, formatting cells, han- Sat, Feb 2 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. DTC G104 $79 dling and saving files. Part 2 builds on your skills from Part 1. It covers worksheet tables, selecting and formatting objects, Intermediate Excel 2016® for Business EW N text boxes, shapes and charts, conditional formatting and The three-part course continues. Topics include conditional printing tips. Part 3 moves on to advanced Excel skills. You 7 formatting (can be used to highlight incorrect data automati- can learn to create macros, develop multi-sheet and multi-file cally), text to columns (used to convert chunks of data to formulas and discover pivot tables. Previous versions of Excel carefully formatted rows and columns), and formulas and will be briefly discussed. Recommend taking courses in functions such as VLOOKUP (used to look up data in specific consecutive order. column) and CONCATENATE (used to combine the contents Date Time Location Room Cost of cells). These tools can improve your mastery of Excel. Part 1: Fri, Apr 5 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. WC 106 $79 Date Time Location Room Cost Part 2: Fri, Apr 12 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. WC 106 $79 Sat, Feb 9 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. DTC G104 $79 Part 3: Fri, Apr 19 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. WC 106 $79 Advanced Excel 2016® for Business NE W The three-part course concludes. Topics include pivot tables (used to compare and review transactional data), macros (used to automate routine work) and multi-sheet conditional formatting. Date Time Location Room Cost Register at www.cochise.edu/cll Sat, Feb 23 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. DTC G104 $79 Beyond Microsoft Word 2016® Basics NE W with Ron Hyde Boost your knowledge of Microsoft Word to an intermediate level. You will be able to practice and augment what you have learned in basic Microsoft Word classes. Concepts reviewed in this class will be: copy and paste, inserting images, editing and formatting features and searches. This is an active class involving practical exercises where you will apply your knowl- edge of this program to create documents, flyers, invitations, etc. Prerequisite: Must have previous knowledge of Microsoft Word or have taken the Introduction to Microsoft Word 1 and 2 from the Computer Series for Windows. Date Time Location Room Cost Sat, Mar 2 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. DTC G104 $49
QuickBooks® Basics Google Docs® for Business Professionals NEW Computing with Vicky Johnston Learn about Google's cloud-based technologies, including Gain knowledge and new skills so you can design QuickBooks how to edit, share, and collaborate using Google Docs, a specifically for your small business accounting needs. This cloud-based word processing program. Topics include: using class will cover setting up a company, chart of accounts, Docs to collaborate with co-workers, storage in the cloud and entering and paying bills, creating customer invoices, record- how to download files. ing payments and making deposits. You can also learn to Date Time Location Room Cost generate a profit and loss statement along with other useful Sat, Apr 6 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. DTC G104 $49 reports for any small business. Date Time Location Room Cost Google Sheets® for Business Professionals NEW Wed, Mar 13 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. DTC G104 $79 Learn about Google's cloud-based technologies, including how to edit, share, and collaborate using Google Sheets, a QuickBooks® Advanced cloud-based spreadsheet program. Topics include: functions with Vicky Johnston and formulas, storage in the cloud and how to download files. Develop knowledge gained from the QuickBooks Basics class Date Time Location Room Cost and ascertain how to set up and use the payroll features, run Sat, Apr 13 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. DTC G104 $49 paychecks and payroll reports, set up sales tax and run sales tax reports, and record credit card expenses. Class will end by Google Slides® for Business Professionals NEW showing you how to use the reconcile feature in QuickBooks Learn about Google's cloud-based technologies, including to reconcile to your bank statements. how to create, edit and collaborate with others using Google Date Time Location Room Cost Slides, a cloud-based presentation app. Topics include: presen- Wed, Mar 20 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. DTC G104 $79 tation formats and themes, storage in the cloud and how to download files. Home Computer Security Basics Date Time Location Room Cost with Stephen Gallo Sat, Apr 20 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. DTC G104 $49 UPDATED! This course introduces you to the fundamentals of basic computer security for non-technical users, focusing on QuickBooks for Nonprofits I email scams, viruses, malware/spyware, do’s and don’ts of with Sid Downey websites, recognizing malicious links and emails. Additionally, Manage nonprofit accounts efficiently using QuickBooks for 8 discussion will cover the Internet of Things. This is all the Nonprofits. This program, included as part of the standard electronic devices in your home that are interconnected by QuickBooks software, offers options unique to nonprofit Wi-Fi and connected to the internet via your home network. organizations. Over the course of this module, you can learn Stephen will provide general information on data and device to set up QuickBooks for your organization, develop a chart of security, what to do if you get hit with a virus and on the safe accounts and use lists. disposal of your old computers. Discussion and questions Date Time Location Room Cost from students are welcome. Mon, Apr 8 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. DTC G104 $55 Date Time Location Room Cost Sat, Mar 16 1 – 3:30 p.m. DTC G104 $29 QuickBooks for Nonprofits II with Sid Downey Google Docs® for Business Professionals Series NEW Topics covered in this module include recording income and with Ron Hyde expenses and preparing financial statements and reports. Google Docs are part of Google Apps. It is a suite of applica- Prerequisite: completion of QuickBooks for Nonprofits I or tions that can help you and your business work smarter and previous experience with QuickBooks. more efficiently. These tools offer a free alternative to Date Time Location Room Cost Register at www.cochise.edu/cll Microsoft Office or Microsoft Office 365, respectively. Google Mon, Apr 15 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. DTC G104 $55 Docs and Google Sheets allow you to create and edit text documents and spreadsheets right in your browser. Import QuickBooks for Nonprofits III your documents to make them instantly editable, including with Sid Downey Microsoft Word, Excel and PDF files (.docx, .doc, .pdf, .rtf, .txt, Topics covered in this module include budgets, banking, xlsx, .csv, .html, .ods). Google Slides are an alternative to credit card transactions and payroll. Prerequisite: completion Microsoft PowerPoint. By adopting the use of these apps you of QuickBooks for Nonprofits II or previous experience with can take advantage of their real-time collaboration and com- QuickBooks. menting, as well as unlimited version history. These Google Date Time Location Room Cost Apps are flexible – users can access them and enjoy the same Mon, Apr 22 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. DTC G104 $55 experience across different devices, operating systems and browsers.
Cooking Left: Cynthia Aspergren, The Cochise College Kitchen Nutrition Education Studio opened its doors in U of A Cooperative Extension the fall of 2016. We offer a wide range of classes for Right: home chefs with all levels of Chef Karla Gomez culinary experience. Our classes are presented in a relaxed atmosphere where you can sit back and learn or participate and get applied experience. Be prepared to have fun and glean from talented local chefs. The Kitchen Studio is not allergen safe. Please use caution when registering if you have allergies to nuts, dairy or gluten. Center: Chef Lindsey Alexander Arrive wearing clean closed- toed shoes. Clothing should not be loose-fitting. If you Left: Chef Gael Smejkal have long hair, please arrive with your hair pulled back. 9 Right: Winnie Struse Nutrition Series Mediterranean Cuisine Comes to You with Cynthia Aspergren, U of A Cooperative Extension Eager to eat the Mediterranean way, but not sure where to Cochise College Center for Lifelong Learning and the University start? Start now and get involved in planning and putting the of Arizona Cooperative Extension Sierra Vista are partnering Mediterranean lifestyle into practice in your life. You can learn to bring nutritional classes to the community. Dining with great tasting ways to do this, from food focus segments high- Diabetes, Healthy Holiday Eating, and Mediterranean Cuisine lighting Mediterranean food selections, to preparing simple, Comes to You are offered at a reduced price due to grant fund- delicious recipes that can fuel your life for better health! ing. Space is limited. Registration is required. Date Time Location Room Cost Wed, Apr 24 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. DTC J115 $10 Dining with Diabetes NEW You say Potato… NEW Register at www.cochise.edu/cll Figuring out how to eat well while managing pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes can be a task but it doesn’t have to be! This with Chef Lindsay Alexander course can help you determine what foods you can eat more Not one, not two, but three vegan soups, all featuring the often and what foods should be limited or reduced without gratifying potato! These soups are healthy, filling and deli- counting carbohydrates. cious! You can enjoy a protein packed chickpea vegetable Date Time Location Room Cost chowder, a vegan approach to Zuppa Toscana and a New Wed, Jan 23 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. DTC J115 $10 Mexican style green chili stew. For a cool treat, we will prepare a delightful smoothie with anti-inflammatory properties that Healthy Holiday Eating will make your digestive system feel satisfied. Holidays come with a variety of foods, many of which may not Date Time Location Room Cost hold the best nutrients for you. Staying healthy and relishing Sat, Feb 2 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. DTC J115 $49 the extra foods offered can be a challenge. Gather strategies to avoid overdoing while still enjoying. Date Time Location Room Cost Wed, Mar 27 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. DTC J115 $10
Cookies for Every Occasion Plentiful Pastries Cooking NEW NEW with Chef Gael Smejkal with Chef Gael Smejkal Remember when you were a child enjoying chocolate Indulge in decadent, flaky pastries bursting with rich filling. cookies with a glass of milk. Take a trip back to childhood You can learn to make deserts worthy of a French Patisserie. with these tasty morsels, new flavors, twists on old classics Menu: Classic Cream Puffs, Eclairs and Caramel Apple and even gluten free alternatives. Menu: Bacon Chocolate Turnovers. Chip, Pfeffernusse, Chocolate Pinwheel and Gluten-free Date Time Location Room Cost Peanut Butter Cookies. Fri, Mar 22 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. DTC J115 $49 Date Time Location Wed, Feb 13 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. DTC Southwestern with a Twist NEW Room Cost with Chef Lindsay Alexander J115 $45 Surprise! Prepare flavorful southwestern vegan dishes so tasty and robust your Apple Butter and Bread NEW guests will never know they are with Winnie Struse savoring vegan cuisine. Menu: Spring is the perfect time to Portabella Fajitas, Vegetable enjoy apple butter and warm Enchiladas in Red Sauce and homemade bread. Winnie will Jackfruit Asada Tacos. show you how to prepare this Date Time Location sweet seasonal treat using the Sat, Mar 23 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. DTC water-bath and the pressure- Room Cost cooked canning processes. J115 $49 Plus, if you ever wanted to learn how to make fresh-baked bread, N Plant-Based Party EW Winnie will teach you the basic with Chef Lindsay Alexander skills for making great bread from Make and enjoy party foods that scratch. She will walk you through can enchant you and your guests. the process, from the recipe, to making These appealing recipes are easy to a starter and mixing dough, to the proper prepare and tantalizing to your palate. 10 baking technique. At the end of this tasty Menu: Spring Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce, class, you will go home with a jar of apple butter Carrots in a Blanket and Black Bean Sliders. To drink: and bread starter so you can enjoy them at home. This is a Iced Golden Milk Latte. practical class. You will be able to enjoy bread and apple Date Time Location Room Cost butter tastings during class. Sat, Apr 13 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. DTC J115 $49 Date Time Location Room Cost Sun, Feb 24 1 – 4 p.m. DTC J115 $49 Essentials of Peruvian Cuisine with Chef Karla Gomez Mother of all Sauces NEW Wake up your taste palate with exquisite Peruvian fare. From with Chef Gael Smejkal its coastal plains to its high plateaus in the Andes, the geogra- Become skilled at the classic mother sauces and variations phy of Peru shapes its cuisine just as much as its incredibly made from each mother sauce. Impress your friends at your diverse heritage. Karla will show you how to prepare classic next dinner party with your new skills. You can enjoy these Peruvian dishes. Menu: Lomo Saltado, Rice, Papas a la Huan- sauces prepared with complimentary dishes. Menu: caina and Vegetarian Ceviche. To drink: Aguas Frescas. Bechamel, Veloute, Espagnole, Tomato and Hollandaise. Date Time Location Room Cost Register at www.cochise.edu/cll Date Time Location Room Cost Sat, Apr 20 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. DTC J115 $55 Sat, Mar 2 12 – 3 p.m. DTC J115 $55 Breads Around the World: Unleavened Breads NEW Mexican Taquiza with Chef Gael Smejkal with Chef Karla Gomez Continuing the bread series, you will probe into unleavened Host your own Mexican taco celebration or Taquiza. Chef breads — bread that does not contain yeast. Chef Gael will Karla will start the party by teaching you how to prepare beef, show you how breads around the world can be both savory fish and vegetarian tacos. Next, you can learn to make yummy and sweet. Menu: Lefsa, Roti, Crepes, Flatbread. traditional salsas that will add a boost of flavor and spice to Date Time Location Room Cost your meal plus traditional beverages to complement your Sat, Apr 27 12 – 3 p.m. DTC J115 $45 taco party. Date Time Location Room Cost Sat, Mar 16 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. DTC J115 $49
Nature Beyond the Field Guide: Ducks and Geese NEW Spring Gardening with Jeff Babson with Elly Stavarek Ducks and geese, often known collectively as waterfowl, are Spring is here! It’s time to start preparing vegetable beds for familiar birds to most people. They are common, often color- spring and summer crops. This class will place emphasis on ful, inhabitants of ponds, lakes, rivers and sea coasts around organic soil amendments using compost and cover crops. Elly the world. This class explores the identification of these will show you how to keep your plants healthy throughout conspicuous birds, focusing on size, structure and behavior. the season with organic fertilizing methods and pest man- Date Time Location Room Cost agement. Discussion will include how to build and maintain a Thu, Feb 28 6 – 8 p.m. DTC G106 $19 compost pile. Class is held outdoors in the instructor’s garden. Wear weather appropriate outdoor clothing, socks, comfortable Dig In! Gardening with Winnie shoes and a hat. Bring pen and paper for note taking. Restroom with Winnie Struse facilities are not available. *Directions to instructor’s home will Get ready for the spring growing season! Gain awareness in be given upon registration. the process of preparing and growing a vegetable garden that Date Time Location Cost will please you for seasons to come. Cultivate your knowledge Sat, Mar 30 8 – 11 a.m. Instructor’s Garden* $29 of soil basics, plant nutrients, watering strategies and conser- vation, and selecting crops. Get dirty with pest management, Beyond the Field Guide: Warblers NEW weed control, gardening tools – such as drip tape and row with Jeff Babson cover – and more. Winnie will provide recipes to prepare your An active lifestyle and brilliant colors make warblers a favorite wholesome, homegrown vegetables. Go home ready to plant for many birders. Yet, the field identification of these birds can your garden with red, yellow, and white onion sets. be tricky due to seasonal plumage changes, similar looking Date Time Location Room Cost species and fleeting glimpses of the sprites. In this class, you Mon, Mar 4 5 – 7 p.m. DTC G106 $25 will study the identification of these beautiful birds by shape, structure, habitat and voice. You can practice what you learn Shorebirds on the field trip, Warblers of the Huachucas (see Trips and with Jeff Babson Tours, page 16 for details and separate course fee). The term shorebird covers a vast array of birds that, at first Date Time Location Room Cost glance, may appear to have little in common — plovers, Thu, Apr 25 6 – 8 p.m. DTC G106 $19 avocets, sandpipers, gulls and puffins, among others. Some 11 species of shorebirds are famous for their long-distance migrations, from Arctic breeding grounds to their winter range. Shorebirds also present some significant identification challenges. This class inspects the wonderful world of North America's shorebirds. Date Time Location Room Cost Thu, Mar 28 6 – 8 p.m. DTC G106 $19 Register at www.cochise.edu/cll
Professional Development Grant Writing Series Developing the Grant Application with Jay Lane Focus on the basic concepts of every application process as Students enrolling in this series must take all three classes. Jay you begin to develop your grant application in session two of Lane is an experienced, professional grant writer. This three- the series. You will conduct research on demographic infor- part series takes you from research to the completed, ready- mation as well as other critical resources that are required. to-mail grant. During this class, you will begin preparing a grant application using the most appropriate narrative descriptions, need and Researching the Grant Opportunity problem statements and effective work plans. Lay your groundwork with research. Session one in our grant Date Time Location Room Cost writing series will be dedicated to research on local, state, Wed, Apr 10 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. DTC G104 $59 federal and private funding opportunities and possibilities. You will be shown how to obtain the necessary information Completing the Grant Application to match your organization's needs to potential funding Complete your individual application in the final session of agencies. At the end of the class, you will have selected a the grant writing series. A peer review and discussion period, grant agency and conducted the necessary research to match along with individual instruction, will occur. All aspects of your organization's needs with that of the funder. In the next budgeting and evaluation will be discussed. Finally, you will session, the grant application writing process will begin. be given information about what occurs after a grant award Date Time Location Room Cost is received, the proper way of dealing with staff as well as Wed, Apr 3 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. DTC G104 $59 reporting and compliance issues. By the end of this class, you can have a completed application ready to send to a grant agency. Date Time Location Room Cost Wed, Apr 17 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. DTC G104 $59 12 Register at www.cochise.edu/cll
Special Interest Estate Planning Fly Fishing 101 with Paul W. Melo with the San Pedro Flycasters Start early! Take steps to protect your estate! Receive informa- Are you hungry to learn the great sport of fly fishing? The San tion about the basics of estate planning from, Paul W. Melo, an Pedro Flycasters, in cooperation with the International experienced local attorney. Federation of Fly Fishers, has created an educational applied program that will get you started and motivated to join this Power of Attorney exciting, addictive sport. You can learn how to tie and cast a Kick off this series by learning about medical, mental and fly, where and how to fish, necessary equipment, entomology, property power of attorney as well as living wills. catch and release and other useful fly fishing information. San Date Time Location Room Cost Pedro Flycasters’ instructors are delighted to share their love Wed, Jan 30 10 – 11 a.m. DTC G106 $19 of the sport with you. Our club motto is “Conserving, Restor- ing and Educating through Fly Fishing.” This class meets twice Wills and Probate at the Sierra Vista Campus and concludes with a one-day field Next in the lineup for the Estate Planning Series will be trip for an outdoor fly fishing quest at Parker Canyon Lake. discussion about last will and probate. You will need to provide your transportation to Parker Canyon Date Time Location Room Cost Lake. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing, footwear, hat and Wed, Feb 6 10 – 11 a.m. DTC G106 $19 sunscreen. Bring large water bottles and snacks. Date Time Location Room Cost Living Trusts… Sat, Feb 23 and Mar 2 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. SVC 720 $19 Last but not least, the final session of the Estate Planning Sat, Mar 9 Field Trip 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Parker Canyon Lake Incl. Series will cover living trusts and other tools of estate planning. Four Astronomical Approaches to Space Travel N EW Date Time Location Room Cost with Glenn Minuth Wed, Feb 13 10 – 11 a.m. DTC G106 $19 Discussion will cover four topics critical to the future success of the world’s space programs. Consider how Chaos Theory is Kazakhstan: Looking to the Past, now lending itself to new structure approaches in space travel. NEW Examine traditional tried and true methods for placing space- Looking to the Future Mark your calendar for this FREE event with visiting craft in orbit using the well-understood Hohmann Transfer. professor, Dr. Gulnara Omarbekova. Contemplate the nature of Lagrange Points and how they are 13 Kazakhstan has undergone a huge transformation after being used in space missions more recently and in the future. gaining its independence from the Soviet Union. The country Conclude by assembling these concepts to appreciate how has a new, modern capital and a new form of government. the envisioned Interplanetary Transport Network will Paradoxically, part of the process of modernization involves revolutionize space travel. returning to its ancient Turkic roots, including shifting to the Date Time Location Room Cost Latin alphabet like other Turkic-speaking countries. Dr. Gulnara Tue, Feb 26 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. DTC G106 $19 Omarbekova, Associate Professor of the Department of Kazakh Language and Turkic Studies at Nazarbayev University The Archaeology of Cochise County in Astana, Kazakhstan, will share her impression of the with Rebecca Orozco cultural changes her country has undergone since the late Scrutinize the long presence of people in Cochise County, 20th Century. from the hunters of extinct mammals like the mammoths, to Date Time Location Room Cost the early farmers who lived along the San Pedro and the Wed, Mar 6 5:30 – 7 p.m. DTC A111 FREE Chiricahua Apache who later called this their homeland. Lecture presentation will be followed by a visit to Cochise Western History: Remembering College's archaeology display. *Horace Steele Room. Register at www.cochise.edu/cll the Notorious Black Hats NEW Date Time Location Room Cost with Glenn Minuth Wed, Feb 27 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. SVC 909* $19 Start your class by canvassing the misdeeds of the Cochise County Cowboys and the most successful California stage- coach highwayman. The Cochise County Cowboys were a loosely associated group of outlaw cowboys in Pima and Cochise County, Arizona Territory in the late 19th century. Some modern writers consider them to be one of the earliest forms of organized crime syndicates in American history. Next, scrutinize Charles Boles, considered a gentleman bandit with a reputation for style and sophistication, who was a noto- rious stagecoach robber that operated in and around northern California and southern Oregon during the 1870s and 1880s. Date Time Location Room Cost Tue, Feb 19 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. DTC G106 $19
Who Made the West? NEW Making Beer Special Interest with Glenn Minuth with Matthew Brown – National Beer Judge Take a look at how the West was built from two successful It’s not magic, but it is chemistry! Quench your curiosity about economic perspectives (real estate expansion and textile how water, barley, hops and yeast become beer at a local material) that involved the U.S. Government and a private microbrewery. Detect first-hand how each ingredient affects entrepreneur. A U.S. Secretary of State signed a treaty with the finished product. You will receive four samples of widely Russia for the purchase of Alaska for $7 million. Despite this varying beer styles to try and leave with a 32-ounce growler of bargain price of roughly two cents an acre, the Alaskan pur- your favorite. *This class will be held at the Tombstone Brewing chase was ridiculed in Congress and the press mocked him. Company, 107 E. Toughnut Street, Tombstone AZ. Participants Why did the Senate finally ratify the treaty by a margin of just must be 21 years of age or older. one vote on April 9, 1867? Date Time Location Cost Sun, Mar 24 1 – 4 p.m. Tombstone Brewing* $49 Next, we unzip the iconic symbol of western wear. A Jewish peddler turned Gold Rush merchant created the garment of Prospecting choice for Forty-Niners and cowboys. A century and a half with Veteran Prospector Tom Tierney later, his denims are still an international symbol of independ- Cash in with the sport of weekend prospecting–the history of ence, equality, freedom and youth. How did this German start prospecting, gold identification and the rock formations asso- his business and emerge with success? ciated with gold, gold recovery and more. Travel to the hills to Date Time Location Room Cost test your skills at a placer gold claim using prospecting and Tue, Mar 5 5:30 – 7 p.m. DTC G106 $15 metal detecting equipment in a hands-on demonstration. *Classes 1 and 2 meet in the classroom, classes 3 and 4 are field Down to Your Roots: Introduction to Genealogy Research trips to Ash Canyon and class 5 is an equipment demo. with Jean Walker Date Time Location Room Cost Dig into your roots and secure information about your family Sat, Apr 6– May 4 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. SVC 720 $49 history. Jean is an experienced genealogist. She will show you how to get started and survey six ways in which you can begin Paid to Talk: Introduction to Voice Over to collect data about your family history. She will also cover with Voice Coaches record keeping and a variety of source documents that you Ever been told you have a great voice? From audio books and might find throughout your genealogical research. cartoons to documentaries, commercials and more, this class 714 Date Time Location Room Cost will introduce you to the growing field of voice over. Become Mon/Wed, 5 – 8 p.m. DTC G106 $39 acquainted with what the pros look for, how to prepare and Mar 11 & 13 where to find work in your area! Discussion will cover industry pros and cons and play samples from working voice profes- Justice in the Stars sionals. In addition, you will have an opportunity to record a with Glenn Minuth short professional script under the direction of the instructor. Enjoy two lectures for the price of one! This class is fun, realistic and a great first step for anyone inter- ested in the voice over field. For more information, visit Law and Order: Galileo's Trial – The Galileo affair was a www.voicecoaches.com/gptt. sequence of events, commencing around 1610, when Galileo Date Time Location Room Cost Galilei came into opposition with the Catholic Church over his Mon, Apr 15 5:30 – 8 p.m. DTC E105 $29 support of Copernican astronomy. Through this lecture, you can examine the entire episode and come to know the impact the trial had on other famous astronomers right up to modern times. Register at www.cochise.edu/cll CSI: Forensic Astronomy – Grasp techniques astronomers use to determine the past position of celestial bodies. This information can then be used in forensic science for solving mysteries in legal questions to art history and military battles. For instance, find out how Abe Lincoln employed forensic astronomy in a trial defense. Date Time Location Room Cost Tue, Mar 19 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. DTC G106 $19
Trips and Tours *Trips have individual registration deadlines and refund policies due to logistical issues and third party confirmation requirements. Please take note of this information in the course description. All return times are approximate. 15 Warren Ballpark: The REAL Field of Dreams NEW A Birder’s Dream with Mike Anderson with Jeff Babson Warren Ballpark is the oldest multi-sport facility in the United This birding adventure now has an informative lecture about States, but is little-known outside Bisbee, AZ. This 109 year-old the amazing birds you will likely see during the field trip. After historic ballpark has been the venue for barnstorming major lecture, you will head to Whitewater Draw, a birding hotspot league teams, minor league teams, an “outlaw” league, soccer, made famous by the thousands of wintering Sandhill Cranes rugby, cricket, high school football and baseball, rodeos, wild that call it home for several months each year. On this outing, west shows, as well as many other sports-related activities and you can observe these magnificent birds as they come to important historical events. You can gather information about roost after feeding in nearby agricultural fields, loaf on sand- why Warren Ballpark was constructed, how it has served the bars and give their ethereal vocalizations. You can also see Register at www.cochise.edu/cll community and why it continues to exist as an operating many species of waterfowl, raptors and other birds. Wear multi-sport venue when so many of America’s old and historic weather appropriate outdoor clothing, socks and comfortable ballparks have been torn down. Your lecture will be followed walking shoes, hat and sunscreen. Binoculars recommended. by a field trip to Warren Ballpark on Saturday, February 2. You *Registration deadline is Friday, February 1. No refunds will have free admission to the Bisbee Black Sox vs. the Tucson after this date. Saguaros game and a private tour of this historical ballpark. Date Time Location Room Cost You will need to provide your transportation to Warren Ballpark Sat, Feb 9* Lecture 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. SVC 708 $55 for the game and ballpark tour. Directions to the ballpark will be Depart 8:30 a.m. Pkg Lot D provided during the lecture. Wear hats with brims, weather ap- Return 1:30 p.m. Pkg Lot D propriate clothing and sun protection. Bring sack lunch, snacks and water or juice to enjoy during the game. Warren Ballpark address: 99 Arizona St., Bisbee AZ. *Registration deadline is Friday, January 18. No refunds after this date. Date Time Location Room Cost Sat, Jan 26* 1 – 3 p.m. DTC G104 $25 Sat, Feb 2, Tour 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Warren Ballpark Incl.
The Butterfield Stagecoach Line Trips and Tours 1858-1861 with Mike Anderson NEW The United States grew tremendously in size as the consequence of the 1846-48 Mexican War. The creation of a reliable transportation route that connected the eastern states to California and the remote regions of the southwest became a priority task for the federal government. In a remarkable display of risk-taking and business expertise, entrepreneur John Butterfield defied the odds and created a smoothly- running stagecoach line that has become immortalized in the history and legend of the American west. Dur- ing this fascinating lecture, you will hear why the Overland Mail Company was created, how John Butterfield was able to set up a reliable and efficient trans- portation network in a remarkably short period of time and why the Overland Mail was shut down. You will need to pro- vide your transportation to Dragoon Post Office where you will meet your instructor. From the Dragoon Post Office, you will caravan to the Butterfield Stage Station. Directions will be pro- Military Staff Ride: Fort Bowie and the Apache Campaign vided at the time of registration and during the lecture. Wear with Glenn Minuth 16 sturdy walking shoes, hats with brims, weather appropriate cloth- Take a day-trip with a short hike to Fort Bowie. Examine the ing and sun protection. Bring water and snacks. *Registration historic forced march to Apache Pass to rescue troops and dis- deadline is Friday, March 15. No refunds after this date. cuss the notable precipitating factors for the actual Battle at Date Time Location Room Cost Apache Pass. Stops will be made at various locations within Thu, Mar 21* 5 – 7 p.m. DTC G106 $45 the monument. A bonus stop will be made at an earthquake Sat, Mar 23, Tour 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Dragoon Post Office Incl. fault that crosses our trail. This hike is two miles (rated easy by park service) with no more than a few hundred feet vertical relief. Geology of Southeast Arizona Bring snacks, lunch, drinks and canteen or bottles (water will be with Glenn Minuth provided). Sunscreen, a hat and good walking shoes are a must! Ignite your sense of adventure and become familiar with the Space is limited. *Registration deadline is Friday, April 5. No prominent geological features of Eastern Cochise County dur- refunds after this date. ing a one-day field trip to a world-class volcanic area. Glenn Date Time Location Room Cost will include geologic map interpretation, flip chart diagrams, Sat, Apr 13* 7 – 7:30 a.m. SVC 721 $85 handouts, rock samples and guided discussions. Your trip Depart 7:30 a.m. SVC – Pkg Lot D includes stops at Texas Canyon, Willcox Playa and the volcanic Return 5 p.m. SVC – Pkg Lot D Register at www.cochise.edu/cll landscapes of the Chiricahua National Monument. The monu- ment visit includes two stops for discussion in the Visitor’s Warblers of the Huachucas Field Trip NEW Center and Massai Point kiosk plus a guided hike through the with Jeff Babson monument’s spectacular Echo Canyon. Difficulty rating – pace This tour is a follow-up to the Beyond the Field Guide: Warblers is a slow 3.5 miles on the (optional) hike, punctuated with numer- class, although you do NOT need to take the class to go on the ous rest stops/discussions with a 500 feet elevation gain on a well field trip. On this tour, you will explore warblers and other birds maintained trail rated moderate by the park service. Bring a sack of the Huachuca Mountains. There will be some moderate hik- lunch, beverages and water container. Water will be provided for ing. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing, socks and sturdy walking refilling containers. *Registration deadline for this trip is shoes, hat and unscented sunscreen. Bring water, lunch, snacks March 22. No refunds after this date. and binoculars. Cost includes transportation. Space is limited. Date Time Location Cost *Registration deadline for this trip is Friday, April 19. No Sat, Mar 30* Depart 8 a.m. SVC – Pkg Lot D $85 refunds after this date. Return 6 p.m. SVC – Pkg Lot D Date Time Location Cost Sat, Apr 27* Depart 8 a.m. SVC – Pkg Lot D $49 Return 1 p.m. SVC – Pkg Lot D
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