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Lifelong Learning
Upcoming Classes
November 2021
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REGISTER TODAY!
308.635.6701 | go.wncc.edu/lifelonglearning
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Alliance Crash Dynamics (Minimizing risk for you and your
Adult Education .............................................. 2 loved ones) .............................................................3
CSI Adult Presentation ..........................................4
Chadron DIY Your Holidays...................................................4
Adult Education .............................................. 2 Electrical Codes Update
12-Hour Course (Nebraska License) ...............3
Gordon 16-Hour Course (Wyoming License) ..............3
Adult Education .............................................. 2 Heartsaver CPR & First Aid ...................................3
Holiday Painting with Acrylics ...............................4
Kimball Introduction to Ceramic Wheel Throwing and
Adult Education .............................................. 2 Hand Building ......................................................3
Keeping the Keys (Driving into the Sunset Years) ...3
Sidney
Mind Body Medicine: Learning
Adult Education .............................................. 2 Skills for Self-Care .................................................3
WNCC Online Courses .................................. 2 Painting with Acrylics..............................................5
Self Defense Stratagems for Seniors........................4
Scottsbluff/Gering
Contents Therapeutic Chair Yoga...........................................4
Basic Life Support/CPR for Ways to Live a Longer and
Healthcare Professionals ......................................4 Happier Life ...........................................................3
Chair Yoga for Pain Relief........................................4
ALLIANCE SIDNEY SCOTTSBLUFF/GERING
308.763.2002 308.254.7407 308.635.6701
Adult Education Adult Education Ko Heichi Fitness: Bushidokan
For more info, call 308.635.6769 For more info, call 308.635.6769 Nov 1 – 29, or Dec 1 - 22 (M, W)
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
WNCC Online Courses Single: $30; Family: $45 (up to 4)
CHADRON ed2go.com/wncc Known as “an original U.S. MMA,”
308.635.6770 Sessions start monthly! Bushidokan is deeply rooted in the history
Instructor-led online courses of American martial arts with multiple
Adult Education & GED Testing Convenient six-week format
For more info, Call 308.635.6769 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &
world titleholders and respected self-
PERSONAL ENRICHMENT defense experts. Bushidokan has borrowed
GORDON • Interactive learning environment techniques from more than 10 different
• Award of completion with passing martial arts and three primary systems:
308.635.6770 score karate, judo, and jiu jitsu. Recognized
Adult Education CAREER TRAINING PROGRAMS worldwide for its self-defense, Bushidokan’s
For more info, call 308.635.6769 • Prepare for industry certification or start tactics have been tested in diverse
a new career situations including life-or-death defense by
See page 11 for more information. • Start anytime citizens, law enforcement, and elite military
KIMBALL
• Many programs completed in less groups such as Green Berets, Rangers,
308.635.6770 than six months Navy SEALs, and others. Men, women,
Adult Education • In-depth study, all learning children, law enforcement, and military are
materials provided
For more info, call 308.635.6769 • Personal instructor assistance encouraged to attend. All are welcome!
• Certificate of completion awarded
with passing score
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Keeping the Keys (Driving into Ways to Live a Longer and
the Sunset Years) Happier Life
Crash Dynamics (Minimizing risk Nov 11 (TH)
for you and your loved ones) 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., $15
Nov 4 (TH) Must be a Gold Club member to register
9:00 – 11:00 a.m., $15 for this class
Must be a Gold Club member to register We all want to live a longer and have a
for this class happier life, but exactly how do you do
This class is divided into 2 parts. The this? Happiness and healthy living are a
first half of class “Keeping the Keys” you
choice. Learn how to develop a better
will; learn the three main changes to our
bodies as we age that affects our driving attitude, relieve your stress, eat healthier,
Heartsaver CPR & First Aid sleep better, and include exercise and
Nov 1 (M) abilities, learn how drivers can take action
6:00 – 9:00 p.m., $70 to extend their safe driving careers, and stretching in your life.
or find out how drivers can plan ahead for Electrical Codes Update
continued mobility. The second half of
Dec 6 (M)
class “Crash Dynamics” you will learn;
12-Hour Course (Nebraska License)
1:00 – 4:00 p.m., $70 Nov 12 (F) 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Heart Saver First Aid class is designed the three collisions in every crash, the
Nov 13 (S) 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $100
for anyone with limited or no medical five types of crashes, what happens to
unrestrained occupants during these five This 12-hour course will cover electrical
training who needs the course completion
types of crashes, and the many ways updates and will provide 12 hours of
card to meet employment, regulatory, or
other requirements. This includes daycare restraints prevent or minimize injury. continuing education per state requirements.
workers/owners, OSHA-compliant factory The course will be taught in conjunction
employees, government office workers, Introduction to Ceramic Wheel with the 16-hour course by Alan Strauch.
teachers, etc. The general public is also Throwing and Hand Building There will be a one-hour break for lunch.
welcome. Upon completion, participants Nov 6, or Nov 20, or Dec 4, or Dec 18
receive an American Heart Association (Electrical codes updates will also be offered
(SA)
Heart Saver First Aid Course Completion 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $23 in March and October 2022).
Card which is valid for two years. Ages: 10 and up
Der Topfer, 1211 3rd Ave., Scottsbluff Electrical Codes Update
Have you always wanted to try your hand 16-Hour Course (Wyoming License)
on a pottery wheel? Here’s your chance! Nov 12 (F) 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This is an introductory class offering Nov 13 (S) 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., $110
students the opportunity to throw on a This 16-hour course will cover electrical
pottery wheel and learn hand-building
updates and will provide 16 hours
clay techniques. A brief introduction of
ceramics and ceramic tools, description, of continuing education per state
and use will be included. Projects will requirements. The course will be taught in
not be completed in the three-hour class, conjunction with the 12-hour course by
but students can continue in ceramics Alan Strauch. There will be a one-hour
classes or set up private lessons with the
Mind Body Medicine: Learning instructor. All materials provided. Class break for lunch. (Electrical codes updates will
Skills for Self-Care size is limited to six. also be offered in March and October 2022).
Nov 3 - Dec 15 (W)
6:00 – 7:30 p.m., $36
During this class, we will learn ways
in which to care for yourself. Using art,
journaling, self-affirmations, and mindful
breathing techniques we will experience
greater wholeness, resiliency and health.
Research based exercises, in small groups
promise to help with anxiety, depression,
and trauma. Group sharing in a safe way
will be encouraged, not required. Come join
us for 6 weeks of fun and learning! Patrick
Powers is a licensed professional therapist
who has a background in psychotherapy,
University Instructor (addictions and mental
health) and Ministry.
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Bob Ross Painting Holiday Painting with Acrylics Chair Yoga for Pain Relief
Nov 13, or Dec 18 (SA) Dec 2 (TH) Dec 16 (TH)
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., $75 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $40 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., $15
Bob Ross believed that everyone who Must be a Gold Club member to register Must be a Gold Club member to register
wanted to paint, could paint like a for this class for this class
natural with the right tools and a little Are you looking for a fun activity to relax, By connecting the mind/body/spirit, this
encouragement. Come and experience the socialize and create? Come paint an easy, gentle therapeutic chair yoga class is
joy and confidence of painting a beautiful acrylic, painting that will brighten your
landscape using the Ross wet-on-wet own home for the holidays. The painting perfect for seniors and individuals with
technique. Please bring a roll of paper is taught step by step and all supplies are mobility challenges that are seeking
towels to this class. furnished. Just grab a friend and come options for natural pain relief. Regularly
have a good time. practicing chair yoga can increase
November 2021
circulation, alleviate joint pain from
arthritis, promote a healthy mindset,
reduce high blood pressure levels,
alleviate stress, promote relaxation, and
reduce feelings of tension or discomfort.
Chairs are available for seated and
standing support. Therapeutic Chair Yoga
is appropriate for all fitness levels, but
participants should consult their doctor if
they have any medical concerns that may
December 2021 affect their ability to perform chair yoga.
.
Self Defense Stratagems for
Seniors
Dec 9 (TH)
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. ($15)
Must be a Gold Club member to register
for this class
Learn practical self-defense and safety
strategies based on crime research and
data. You’ll also come to understand the
threats you are most likely to encounter
and how to minimize or counter them.
Make a personalized safety plan and
learn some basic hands-on escape and
evade techniques.
Basic Life Support/CPR for
Healthcare Professionals
Dec 13, (M)
1:00 – 5:00 p.m., $70
DIY Your Holidays This course covers adult, child, infant
Nov 18 (TH) CPR, AED training for in-hospital
9:00 – 11:00 a.m., $15 and out-of-hospital situations for
Must be a Gold Club member to register healthcare providers, professionals and
for this class other personnel who need to know
How would you like to make your how to perform CPR and other basic
holidays a bit more personal this year? cardiovascular life support skills in a
DIY Your Holidays will help you do this! wide variety of in-facility and prehospital
During this Senior Connections session, settings. Participants learn to promptly
participants will make treat holders, card recognize several life-threatening
holders, and other decorations to make emergencies, give high-quality chest
the holidays extra special this year. compressions, deliver appropriate
ventilations and provide early use of an
AED. Participants earn their two-year
American Heart Association completion card.
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CSI Adult Presentation
Jan 12 (W)
6:00 – 9:00 p.m., $20
Ages: 18 and over
Online Class
DO YOU enjoy watching CSI programs/
mysteries? Then this class is for you. Learn
‘behind the scenes’ facts of several crimes
such as homicides, robberies, staged crime
scenes, and more. Fingerprint mutilations,
that were intentionally performed, will
also be shown. Latent fingerprints are
the main forensic evidence discussed
but other forensic disciplines will be
covered in general. Hands on exercises
as well as looking at actual photographs
of a homicide and determining what you
‘see’ to analyze the facts. This 3-hour
presentation will contain some photos
and information that might be considered
graphic/offensive. You will need a 4-inch
piece of clear tape (like scotch tape) and a
4 or 5 inch by 4-inch piece of clear plastic
(preferably from a sheet protector)
Live Online learning information:
Zoom will be used for the Live Online
presentation. In order to participate in this
webinar, you will need:
• Access to a computer with speakers
• Access to high-speed internet
Painting with Acrylics
Jan 20, or Feb 17, or Mar 17, or Apr 14,
or May 12 (TH)
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $40
Instructor: Rachelle Eversole
Are you looking for a fun activity to relax,
socialize and create? Come paint an
easy, acrylic, painting that will brighten
your own home or make a nice gift. The
painting is taught step by step and all
supplies are furnished. Just grab a friend
and come have fun.
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TRAINERS WANTED
Workforce Development Personal Interest
Our Workforce Training business and Our personal interest and leisure classes
professional classes throughout the throughout the Panhandle are taught
Panhandle are taught by experts from our by local experts. If you are talented and
own communities. passionate about a particular hobby or
activity and would like to share it with
If you have skills and experience in others, we’d like to hear from you!
a vocational field, we want to hear
from you. Our trainers are business Some examples are arts, crafts,
owners, retirees, and full or part-time calligraphy, yoga, photography, healthy
professionals. living, ceramics, and senior citizen
activities and wellness to name a few. And
Class times and schedules are flexible we’re always open to new ideas. We’ll
depending on the topic. Knowledge, work with you on class times that fit your
passion for your subject and a desire to schedule and we can even help you with
share it with others is all you need. We some of the materials you need.
can even help you create your training
content and materials. Examples are
software basics, customer service, If you have a special talent and
budgets and financial reports, accounting
want to share it with others call us
basics, and business planning to name a
few. And we’re open to new ideas. at 308.635.6703.
Professional certification is not required
to instruct. Subject matter knowledge
and the motivation to share are all that’s
required. Classes can be delivered at any
of our three campuses or via webinar.
If you are interested please call us
at 308.635.6335.
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WNCC ONLINE TRAINING
ed2go.com/wncc
WNCC offers online courses and career training programs
through ed2go! Prepare for a new career, learn new skills, or
help advance within your current occupation with industry–
recognized certifications.
• Web Design • Resume Writing • Foreign Languages
• Accounting • Grant Writing • SAT Preparation
Fundamentals • Publishing • Photoshop
• Health Information • Computer • Microsoft Office
Management Networking • Mindfulness
• Personal Enrichment • Photography • Meditation
• LSAT Preparation • College Readiness
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Driver Education Instructors Wanted!
Course Content: • For the prior five years, the instructor
• 36 Hours of classroom/online lecture candidate must have no violation on record
• 24 Hours behind the wheel training for which five or more points might be
Prerequisites: assessed. This includes probation or other
• Must be at least 21 years of age situations in which no points were actually
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent assessed for the violation.
• Valid operator’s license held in state of • You must have no suspensions or revocations
residence for two consecutive years on record within the last five years, including
• Clean driving record no convictions for DWI or any related alcohol
or drug offense in connection with motor
vehicle use. DMV Title 247.
Call 308.635.6701 if you are interested in teaching
ALL THAT GLITTERS IS GOLD!
That’s what you’ll find with our new GOLD CLUB benefits. Even if you’re
already a WNCC GOLD CARD member, you will want to complete the new
registration because this year with the new GOLD CLUB benefits, you’ll
receive a one-time $25 voucher that can be used for any non-credit course(s)
taken at the Scottsbluff Campus.
For more information, visit wncc.edu or call 308.635.6701.
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