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Lifelong Learning
Upcoming Classes
October 2021
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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Alliance Crash Dynamics (Minimizing risk for you and your Safe Babysitting Clinic (12 Hours)..........................4
loved ones) .............................................................4 Self Defense Stratagems for Seniors........................5
Adult Education .............................................. 2
CSI Adult Presentation ..........................................6 Therapeutic Chair Yoga...........................................4
Chadron DISC ......................................................................3 Travel Adventures....................................................3
Adult Education .............................................. 2 DIY Your Holidays...................................................5 Ways to Live a Longer and
Electrical Codes Update Happier Life ...........................................................5
Gordon 12-Hour Course (Nebraska License) ...............5
Adult Education .............................................. 2 16-Hour Course (Wyoming License) ..............5
Facebook for Seniors...............................................4
Kimball Heartsaver CPR & First Aid ...................................3
Adult Education .............................................. 2 Holiday Painting with Acrylics ...............................5
Intermediate Sign Language ................................3
Sidney Introduction to Ceramic Wheel Throwing and
Adult Education .............................................. 2 Hand Building ......................................................3
WNCC Online Courses .................................. 2 Keeping the Keys (Driving into the Sunset Years) ...4
Mind Body Medicine: Learning
Scottsbluff/Gering Skills for Self-Care .................................................4
Contents Oct 13 – 27 (W) ...................................................3
Basic Life Support/CPR for Painting with Acrylics..............................................3
Healthcare Professionals ......................................5
QuickBooks™ Basics .............................................3
Chair Yoga for Pain Relief........................................6
ALLIANCE SIDNEY
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Adult Education Adult Education
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WNCC Online Courses
CHADRON ed2go.com/wncc
308.635.6770 Sessions start monthly!
Instructor-led online courses
Adult Education & GED Testing Convenient six-week format
For more info, Call 308.635.6769 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &
PERSONAL ENRICHMENT
GORDON • Interactive learning environment
• Award of completion with passing
308.635.6770 score
Adult Education CAREER TRAINING PROGRAMS
For more info, call 308.635.6769 • Prepare for industry certification or start
a new career
See page 11 for more information. • Start anytime
KIMBALL • Many programs completed in less Ko Heichi Fitness: Bushidokan
308.635.6770 than six months Oct 4 – 27 (M, W)
• In-depth study, all learning 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Adult Education materials provided Single: $30; Family: $45 (up to 4)
For more info, call 308.635.6769 • Personal instructor assistance Known as “an original U.S. MMA,”
• Certificate of completion awarded Bushidokan is deeply rooted in the
with passing score history of American martial arts
with multiple world titleholders
and respected self-defense experts.
Adult Education Bushidokan has borrowed techniques
English as a Second Language (ESL) from more than 10 different martial arts
For more info, call 308.635.6769
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and three primary systems: karate, judo, and Africa? Come to this session and QuickBooks™ Basics
and jiu jitsu. Recognized worldwide journey with Pat Randolph as she shares Oct 13 – 27 (W)
for its self-defense, Bushidokan’s tactics with you her travel adventures from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., $70
have been tested in diverse situations more than 50 countries. From walking Are you new to QuickBooks™?
including life-or-death defense by with the lions in Africa to dune bashing Would you like to learn how to set up
citizens, law enforcement, and elite in Dubai to climbing on the Great Wall QuickBooks to make it more effective
military groups such as Green Berets, of China, she will tell you her exciting for you or your business? Please join us
Rangers, Navy SEALs, and others. Men, experiences. Come to this session and for a full-day class that focuses on the
women, children, law enforcement, and travel with her to these faraway places. basics of setting up your QuickBooks
military are encouraged to attend. All software. This is a basic class for the
are welcome! desktop version of QuickBooks. Feel
free to attend regardless of the version
of QuickBooks you currently use. Please
note: This class does not cover payroll
or taxes.
Introduction to Ceramic Wheel
Throwing and Hand Building
Oct 9, or Oct 23, or Nov 6, or Nov 20
Heartsaver CPR & First Aid (SA)
Oct 4, or Dec 6 (M) 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $23
1:00 – 4:00 p.m., $70 Ages: 10 and up
or Der Topfer, 1211 3rd Ave., Scottsbluff
Nov 1 (M) Have you always wanted to try your
6:00 – 9:00 p.m., $70 hand on a pottery wheel? Here’s your
Heartsaver First Aid class is designed chance! This is an introductory class
for anyone with limited or no medical offering students the opportunity to
training who needs the course throw on a pottery wheel and learn
completion card to meet employment, hand-building clay techniques. A brief
regulatory, or other requirements. This introduction of ceramics and ceramic
includes daycare workers/owners, tools, description, and use will be
OSHA-compliant factory employees, included. Projects will not be completed
government office workers, teachers, in the three-hour class, but students can
etc. The general public is also welcome. continue in ceramics classes or set up
Upon completion, participants receive private lessons with the instructor. All
an American Heart Association materials provided. Class size is limited
Heartsaver First Aid Course Completion to six. Painting with Acrylics
Card which is valid for two years. Oct 14 (TH)
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $40
Intermediate Sign Language Must be a Gold Club member to register
Oct 13 – Nov 10 (W)
for this class
6:00 – 9:00 p.m., $30 Are you looking for a fun activity to
This course utilizes a practical relax, socialize and create? Come paint
approach to teaching intermediate an easy, acrylic, painting that will
American Sign Language. This class brighten your own home for the holidays.
is a continuation of the Beginning The painting is taught step by step and
Sign Language class. Students are all supplies are furnished. Just grab a
encouraged to have taken Beginning friend and come have a good time.
Sign Language or have knowledge
of basic signs. This course not only
deals with more vocabulary, but DISC
also includes the use of non-manual Oct 19 (T)
markers, facial expression, classifiers, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $65
Travel Adventures and the grammatical structure Transform potential into performance
Oct 7 (TH) of American Sign Language. We with DISC. With over 19,000 possible
9:00 – 11:00 a.m., $15 also work on receptive sign skills behavioral styles, this personalized,
Must be a Gold Club member to register and continue with the fluency of insightful, and outcome-driven three-
for this class fingerspelling. This is an interactive hour training will help you discover the
Have you ever wanted to travel to or course for those who consider their distinct ways in which you think, feel,
learn more about London, Paris, Rome, sign skills as intermediate. and communicate.
and exotic places such as Dubai, China, You will learn how to:
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• Identify your natural communication age-appropriate activities. Learn about introduces the theory and practice of
styles & understand how your tendencies accepting babysitting jobs, negotiating yoga and ample time to practice basic
can change depending on your pay, and exploring an early childhood asanas (body postures) and pranayama
environment. education career. (breath). This is a mat-free class that
• Read & navigate the communication is perfect for seniors and people with
styles of those around you mobility challenges. Among its potential
• Recognize potential communication October benefits, chair yoga can increase
pitfalls in yourself & others, & how to circulation, alleviate joint pain from
tailor your communication style for arthritis, promote a healthy mindset,
more positive outcomes. reduce high blood pressure levels,
• Maximize your unique communication alleviate stress, promote relaxation, and
strengths for personal and professional reduce feelings of tension or discomfort.
success Chairs are available for seated and
• Interact with others more confidently standing support. Therapeutic Chair
• Become a more effective Yoga is appropriate for all fitness
communicator levels, but participants should consult
November their doctor if they have any medical
Facebook for Seniors concerns that may affect their ability to
Oct 21 (TH) perform chair yoga.
9:00 – 11:00 a.m., $15
Must be a Gold Club member to register
for this class
If you’ve ever sat down at your
computer, iPad, or tablet and wished
you knew more about how to better
navigate the Facebook world, this class
is for you! This class is designed with the
most beginning Face-booker in mind.
December
Throughout this two-hour session you
will be able to understand everything
you’ll need to know about the basics of
Facebook, and will leave with a more
confident understanding of your own
personal Facebook account. Mind Body Medicine: Learning
Skills for Self-Care
Nov 3, 10, 17, Dec 1, 8, 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
Bob Ross Painting groups promise to help with anxiety,
Oct 23, or Nov 13, or Dec 18 (SA) depression, and trauma. Group sharing
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., $75 in a safe way will be encouraged, not
Safe Babysitting Clinic (12 Bob Ross believed that everyone who required. Come join us for 6 weeks of
Hours) wanted to paint, could paint like a fun and learning! Patrick Powers is a
Oct 22 (F) 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. natural with the right tools and a little licensed professional therapist who has a
Oct 23 (SA) 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., $55 encouragement. Come and experience background in psychotherapy, University
(includes lunch on Friday only) the joy and confidence of painting a Instructor (addictions and mental health)
Ages 10 – 15 beautiful landscape using the Ross wet- and Ministry.
Earn a certificate from our Safe on-wet technique. Please bring a roll of
Babysitting Clinic. WNCC faculty teach paper towels to this class. Keeping the Keys (Driving into
the American Heart Association Family the Sunset Years)
and Friends CPR for adult, child, and Therapeutic Chair Yoga
infant; basic first aid; choking rescue Oct 28 (TH)
Crash Dynamics (Minimizing risk
techniques; and use of an AED. The 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., $15 for you and your loved ones)
instructor for this course is Janelle Must be a Gold Club member to register Nov 4 (TH)
Anderson. In this class, she will provide for this class 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., $15
16 hours of babysitting instruction on By connecting the mind/body/spirit, Must be a Gold Club member to register
safety, food preparation, safe play, and this gentle therapeutic chair yoga class for this class
This class is divided into 2 parts. In the
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first half of class “Keeping the Keys” requirements. The course will be taught Self Defense Stratagems for Seniors
you will; learn the three main changes in conjunction with the 16-hour course Dec 9 (TH)
to our bodies as we age that affects our by Alan Strauch. There will be a one- 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. ($15)
driving abilities, learn how drivers can hour break for lunch. (Electrical codes Must be a Gold Club member to register
take action to extend their safe driving updates will also be offered in March for this class
careers, and find out how drivers can and October 2022). Learn practical self-defense and safety
plan ahead for continued mobility. The strategies based on crime research and
second half of class “Crash Dynamics” Electrical Codes Update data. You’ll also come to understand the
you will learn; the three collisions in 16-Hour Course (Wyoming License) threats you are most likely to encounter
every crash, the five types of crashes, Nov 12 (F) 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and how to minimize or counter them.
what happens to unrestrained occupants Nov 13 (S) 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., $110 Make a personalized safety plan and
during these five types of crashes, and This 16-hour course will cover electrical learn some basic hands-on escape and
the many ways restraints prevent or updates and will provide 16 hours evade techniques.
minimize injury. of continuing education per state
requirements. The course will be taught
in conjunction with the 12-hour course
by Alan Strauch. There will be a one-
hour break for lunch. (Electrical codes
updates will also be offered in March
and October 2022).
Basic Life Support/CPR for
Healthcare Professionals
Ways to Live a Longer and Dec 13, (M)
Happier Life 1:00 – 5:00 p.m., $70
Nov 11 (TH) This course covers adult, child, infant
9:00 – 11:00 a.m., $15 CPR, AED training for in-hospital
Must be a Gold Club member to register DIY Your Holidays and out-of-hospital situations for
for this class Nov 18 (TH) healthcare providers, professionals
We all want to live a longer and have a 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., $15 and other personnel who need to
happier life, but exactly how do you do Must be a Gold Club member to register know how to perform CPR and other
this? Happiness and healthy living are a for this class basic cardiovascular life support skills.
choice. Learn how to develop a better How would you like to make your Participants learn to promptly recognize
attitude, relieve your stress, eat healthier, holidays a bit more personal this year? several life-threatening emergencies,
sleep better, and include exercise and DIY Your Holidays will help you do this! give high-quality chest compressions,
stretching in your life. During this Senior Connections session, deliver appropriate ventilations and
participants will make treat holders, card provide early use of an AED. Participants
holders, and other decorations to make earn their two-year American Heart
the holidays extra special this year. Association completion card.
Holiday Painting with Acrylics
Dec 2 (TH)
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $40
Must be a Gold Club member to register
for this class
Are you looking for a fun activity to
relax, socialize and create? Come paint
an easy, acrylic, painting that will
brighten your own home for the holidays.
Electrical Codes Update The painting is taught step by step and
all supplies are furnished. Just grab a
12-Hour Course (Nebraska License) friend and come have a good time.
Nov 12 (F) 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Nov 13 (S) 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $100
This 12-hour course will cover electrical
updates and will provide 12 hours
of continuing education per state
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Chair Yoga for Pain Relief of a homicide and determining what
Dec 16 (TH) you ‘see’ to analyze the facts. This
9:00 – 11:00 a.m., $15 3-hour presentation will contain some
Must be a Gold Club member to register photos and information that might be
for this class considered graphic/offensive. You will
By connecting the mind, body, and need a 4-inch piece of clear tape (like
spirit, this gentle therapeutic chair scotch tape) and a 4 or 5 inch by 4-inch
yoga class is perfect for seniors and piece of clear plastic (preferably from a
individuals with mobility challenges sheet protector)
that are seeking options for natural
pain relief. Regularly practicing Live Online learning information:
chair yoga can increase circulation, Zoom will be used for the Live Online
CSI Adult Presentation presentation. In order to participate in
alleviate joint pain from arthritis,
Jan 12 (W) this webinar, you will need:
promote a healthy mindset, reduce
6:00 – 9:00 p.m., $20 • Access to a computer with speakers
high blood pressure levels, alleviate
Ages: 18 and over • Access to high-speed internet
stress, promote relaxation, and reduce
Online Class
feelings of tension or discomfort. Chairs
DO YOU enjoy watching CSI programs/
are available for seated and standing
mysteries? Then this class is for you.
support. Therapeutic Chair Yoga is
Learn ‘behind the scenes’ facts of
appropriate for all fitness levels, but
several crimes such as homicides,
participants should consult their doctor
robberies, staged crime scenes, and
if they have any medical concerns that
more. Fingerprint mutilations, that were
may affect their ability to perform chair
intentionally performed, will also be
yoga.
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
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WNCC ONLINE TRAINING
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WNCC offers online courses and career training programs
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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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