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Celebrating 50 Years (1971-2021)
FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION
Winter 2021
January - March
www.fpsct.org/fce
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Hello Lifelong Learners,
FARMINGTON CONTINUING Let’s put 2020 behind us and bring in the NEW
EDUCATION YEAR! This year marks the 50th anniversary of
1 Depot Place, Unionville, CT 06085 Farmington Continuing Education. There is no
Phone: (860) 404-0290 better time to stay active, engaged, and connected
Fax: (860) 404-0294 by participating in the many course offerings in
continuinged@fpsct.org this winter catalog during January, February, and
www.fpsct.org/fce March.
The spring catalog will be released in February for
8:30AM - 4:30PM
courses being offered in April, May, and June. Visit
Monday - Friday
our website www.fpsct.org/fce for newly added
(closed major holidays)
course offerings and to register.
Hope to see you in person in 2021!
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
All aboard to lifelong learning!
Kathleen C. Greider
Superintendent of Schools Lori Wyrebek
Coordinator
Kimberly Wynne wyrebekl@fpsct.org
Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Alicia Bowman
Assistant Superintendent of Finance &
Operations
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Christine Arnold
Bill Beckert
Sylvie Binette
Kristi Brouker
Elizabeth Fitzsimmons
Beth Kintner
Sarah Healey
Ellen Siuta
Andrea Sobinski
Due to COVID-19, no in-person courses will be
held at Lewis Mills High School or Lake Garda
Elementary School. Burlington and Harwinton
CONTINUING EDUCATION
residents can attend an in-person or virtual
Lori Wyrebek course listed in the catalog.
Coordinator
Many businesses and instructors from Burlington
Amy Ferrari and Harwinton are offering courses
Supervisor and Catalog Design for winter 2021.
2 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATIONTABLE OF CONTENTS COURSE LOCATIONS
State Mandated Courses Barney Library
W Adult Basic Education (ABE)................................... 4 71 Main Street Farmington, CT 06032
Citizenship................................................................ 4 Claudette’s Creative Clippin’s Pet Salon
English for Speakers of other 22 Main Street Unionville, CT 06085
d Languages (ESL)....................................................... 4
n DOT Commuter Lot
High School Completion 475 Hartford Road New Britain, CT 06053
Programs (GED, CDP & NEDP)............................... 5
Farmington Community & Senior Center
r Adult Enrichment Courses 321 New Britain Avenue Unionville, CT 06085
t Art, Games & Hobbies............................................. 6
Farmington High School
Computers & Technology..........................................6-7 10 Monteith Drive Farmington, CT 06032
Cooking.................................................................... 7
Farmington Library
Financial & Retirement.........................................8-9
6 Monteith Drive Farmington, CT 06032
Fitness..................................................................9-12
Health & Wellness............................................ 12-13 Farmington River School of Art
73 East Main Street Plainville, CT 06062
Home & Garden..................................................... 13
Language................................................................ 14 First Church of Christ - Farmington
Music, Dance & Drama.................................... 14-15 75 Main Street Farmington, CT 06032
Nature & Outdoors.......................................... 15-16 First Church of Christ - Unionville
Personal Enrichment........................................ 16-17 61 Main Street Unionville, CT 06085
Youth Enrichment Courses............................. 17-21 Flanders Nature Preserve
5 Church Hill Road Woodbury, CT 06798
Notes, Reminders & Policies................................22 Irving Robbins Middle School
20 Wolf Pit Road Farmington, CT 06032
Spotlight Art, Dance & Wellness
1055 Farmington Avenue Farmington, CT 06032
Stanley Whitman House
MARK YOUR 37 High Street Farmington, CT 06032
CALENDARS! The Zoo Health Club
498 Bushy Hill Road Avon, CT 06001
Courses will NOT be held
West Woods Upper Elementary School
on the following dates..... 50 Judson Lane Farmington, CT 06032
• January 1 - New Year's Day
• January 18 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• February 15 - President's Day Find us on Social Media!
• February 16 - Winter Recess (schools closed) Facebook - FarmingContEd
Instagram - FarmContEd
Twitter - FarmContEd
REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.FPSCT.ORG/FCE 3ABE, ESL, GED & CITIZENSHIP
The Farmington Board of Education provides courses in Adult Basic Education (ABE), Citizenship,
High School Completion Programs (GED®, CDP, and NEDP), and English for Speakers of Other
Languages (ESL). These courses are FREE to residents of Farmington, Unionville, Avon, Canton,
Collinsville, Burlington, and Harwinton. Registration is required for ALL courses!
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL)
Learn to speak, read, and write English with a focus on those
skills needed in everyday life. Both day and evening courses will
be offered at three levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced).
Registration is required for all new and returning students.
Aprenda a hablar, leer y escribir inglés en un programa
que enfocará en las destrezas de todos los días. Se ofrecen
clases por el día y por la noche en tres niveles (principiante,
Intermedio y avanzado). Matriculación es obligatorio para
todos los alumnos.
DAYTIME COURSES:
02/02 to 05/20 28 sessions (TTh)
10AM-12PM (Beg./Int.) Farmington Library - Upstairs, Board Rm 1
12-2PM (Adv.) Farmington Library - Upstairs, Board Rm 1
EVENING COURSES:
02/01 to 05/19 28 sessions (MW)
6-8:30 PM Farmington High - Rm 908
Adult Basic Education (ABE) REGISTRATION FOR:
For adults who want to learn basic reading, writing, and math
skills. You will improve your life skills and can prepare to enter ABE, ESL, GED® &
a high school completion program.
02/01 to 05/19
6-8:30 PM
28 sessions (MW)
Farmington High - Rm 913
Citizenship
At this time, the ABE, ESL, GED®, and
Citizenship
Prepares the applicant in the 3 areas of the naturalization
Citizenship courses will be offered as
process including both the application and documents, U. S. a hybrid model (both in-person and
history and government, and reading and writing skills.
online) but can change based on state
02/01 to 05/17 14 sessions (M)
6-8 PM Farmington High - Rm 909 health recommendations.
General Education Development (GED®)
MATH/SCIENCE:
REGISTER ONLINE for all
02/01 to 05/17 14 sessions (M) courses at www.fpsct.org/fce
6-8:30 PM Farmington High - Rm 906
LANGUAGE ARTS/SOCIAL STUDIES: Once your registration is received, you
02/03 to 05/19 14 sessions (W) will be contacted by phone to verify your
6-8:30 PM Farmington High - Rm 906
registration information and schedule
in-person or remote testing.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are needed for courses! Contact If you have any questions, call our office at
Sarah De Feudis for more information at (860) 404-0290.
(860) 805-2499 or defeudiss@fpsct.org
4 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATIONHIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION
-- Go to www.GED.com and create an account
Register online at -- Must take GED® Ready Test at www.GED.com and receive
a score of "likely to pass" in each subject area
www.fpsct.org/fce -- Complete the process, in person, at Farmington
Continuing Education
There are three distinct pathways for adults to attain a high -- Receive an email that you can now schedule your GED®
school diploma outlined below: test
CT General Statutes, Section10-5(a) requires that individuals
General Educational Development (GED®):
who are either 17 or 18 years old at the time of registration
Adults who have not completed high school must demonstrate,
for the GED® must submit documentation that they have been
through a 4-part computerized examination that includes a
officially withdrawn from a CT school for at least 6 months.
writing sample, the attainment of academic skills and concepts
normally acquired through completion of a high school 17-year-olds: must submit a withdrawal form with a parent/
program. Applicants for this exam must be at least 17 years of guardian signature.
age and officially withdrawn from school for at least 6 months. 18-year-olds: may submit, in place of a withdrawal form, a letter
Individuals who pass the GED® Tests are awarded a State of CT from the last high school they attended stating that the 9th-
High School Diploma. grade class they entered (or would have entered) has already
graduated.
Credit Diploma Program (CDP):
CDP is a combination of teacher-led courses and an MISSION STATEMENT
internet-based high school curriculum. Earn credits through The Farmington Board of Education will provide a planned
independent study projects, community service, work program of studies to expand the educational opportunities for
experience, or vocational training. Teachers are content-area adult learners in the areas of Basic Education, GED® Preparation,
certified secondary educators, and our courses are as equally ESL, and Citizenship. The plan takes into account the intent of
challenging as regular high school but are shorter in length. state statutes to expand educational accessibility of offerings, and
educational achievement as indicated by the receipt of a high
If you are motivated, an independent learner with a busy
school diploma. This is a common standards-based educational
work schedule, have family concerns, have 4-7 credits left to program that will enable every student to achieve rigorous
earn your diploma, you believe that earning a high school performance standards.
diploma similar to daytime high school is what you want,
then this program is for you!
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
22 credits are required to earn a Bristol High School diploma: Farmington Continuing Education is committed to a policy of equal
4 in English, 4 in Math, 4 in Social Studies, 2 in Science, and opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and does
8 electives. A minimum of 4 credits must be completed in not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, sex, age,
this program, no matter how many credits are transferred national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender,
from previous high schools. This program is offered through gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited
Bristol Adult Education (860) 584-7865 and has rolling to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder,
physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or
admissions.
any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal
nondiscrimination laws. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination
National External Diploma Program (NEDP): policies should be directed to the Director of Special Services at
NEDP assists adults with life experiences, such as working (860) 677-1791.
and raising a family, towards a high school diploma. All work
is done in a non-traditional, one-to-one at-home setting.
DISABILITIES ACCOMMODATIONS
Flexible appointments are made with staff to obtain, review,
All activities offered by Farmington Continuing Education are
and demonstrate mastery of the 70 competencies measured held at accessible locations. Accommodations for individuals
by this nationally certified program. Although there is no with disabilities are available upon request. Please contact Lori
age requirement, most adults that apply are over age 24. Wyrebek at (860) 404-0290.
High school proficient scores in Math, Reading, and Writing
are a prerequisite. This program is available through both
Bristol Adult Education (860) 584-7865 and West Hartford GED® TEST ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations for the GED®® test are available for qualified
Continuing Education (860) 561-6900. Call to find out when
individuals with a disability. For more information contact Lori
the next NEDP Orientation is being held. Wyrebek at (860) 404-0290 or Sabrina Mancini at the Connecticut
State Department of Education at (860) 807-2111.
Information to the GED® Test-Taker:
This program prepares adult learners to pass the 4-part,
computer-based GED® exam to earn a State of CT diploma. MANDATED COURSES
Farmington Continuing Education complies with Connecticut
Students receive necessary instruction in 4 subject areas
General Statute 10-73a, there is no fee for registration, books, or
(Science, Social Studies, Math and Language Arts) plus basic materials to any adult enrolled in the High School Completion,
computer skills to take the exam. ESL, or Citizenship programs.
REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.FPSCT.ORG/FCE 5ART, GAMES & HOBBIES COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY
iPhone for Beginners
Register online at Elizabeth McDonald (A-COM038)
We will explore using your iPhone
www.fpsct.org/fce from downloading apps, sorting and
organizing them, creating folders,
sending and receiving text messages,
using the text message function to
Watercolors of Spring! Cedar Plank Wood Sign Painting Facetime with 1 or more people who
ShawnaLee Kwashnak (A-ART028) Workshop also have an iPhone, how to send
Spring brings a welcome myriad of Alison Murphy (A-ART024) messages with attachments, and how to
bright colors! Explore methods and Enjoy an evening of painting handcrafted use more than one language, including
techniques of watercolor painting cedar plank wood signs. There will be emojis.
while appreciating springs welcomed several mix & match design options 01/07 to 01/28 4 sessions (Th)
renewal. Create paintings of flowers. All provided, or feel free to go rogue and 6:30-7:30 PM Online
skill levels welcome. create your own! Signs will be made Course Fee, Senior Fee (65+): $45, $39
03/01 to 03/22 4 sessions (M) with genuine cedar planks with twine
10 AM - 12 PM Online attached for hanging. These signs make Using Zoom - Getting Past Just
Course Fee: $79 a great addition to your home decor or Clicking “Join a Meeting”
give one as a gift. Elizabeth McDonald (A-COM039)
Sewing 101: The Basics - 03/08 1 session (M) Build upon your basic knowledge of
Scrunchies, Tote Bag, and 6:30-8:30 PM Farmington High – Rm 615 Zoom by exploring its various functions,
Pillowcase Course Fee: $45 including chat, private chat, break out
Ashley Parker (A-ART036) rooms, screen sharing, and more.
Do you have a sewing machine and Drawing Animals 02/03 to 02/24 4 sessions (W)
have no idea where to start? Learn the ShawnaLee Kwashnak (A-ART027) 6:30-7:30 PM Online
basics, including machine operation, Learn how to draw animals like an artist! Course Fee: $39
how to sew hems, French seams, and Gain valuable experience in learning
much more! Each week there will be how to see shapes and techniques to Microsoft Word
a small project to complete: tote bag, create a 3D drawing. Learn techniques Sara Bozzuto (A-COM008)
pillowcase, and scrunchies. to draw eyes, noses, ears, and fur! Learn Microsoft Word by creating
02/02 to 02/16 3 sessions (T) Students will complete at least one documents, such as letters and resumes.
6-7:30 PM Online animal drawing. Create, edit, format, save and print text
Course Fee: $99 03/01 to 03/22 4 sessions (M) and graphics. Use tools such as spell and
6:30-8:30 PM Online grammar check, the thesaurus, word
Quilting 101 Course Fee: $85 count, the help menu, and keyboard
Ashley Parker (A-ART039) shortcuts. Use the ruler, change margins,
Learn the basics of piecing two different Home Decor Sewing - Throw set tabs, line spacing, and fonts; create
quilt blocks. A simple cut and twist Pillow and Welt Cord headers, footers, and borders; cut, copy,
block, also known as the disappearing 9 Ashley Parker (A-ART034) paste, and more. Work efficiently with
Patch, and a fabric origami bowtie block Join this “basic” sewing class to learn folders and files.
are perfect for an adorable baby quilt or how to create a sample throw pillow so 02/03 to 03/03 5 sessions (W)
warm lap quilt. you can spruce up your home décor! 6:30-8:30 PM Online
Course Fee, Senior Fee (65+): $99, $89
02/17 1 session (W) 01/25 1 session (M)
6-7:30 PM Online 6-7:30 PM Online
Course Fee: $49 Course Fee: $49 All Things Facebook
Elizabeth McDonald (A-COM037)
Home Decor Sewing - Curved Decorative Painting Art Lessons Explore Facebook, the Marketplace,
Valance Carolyn Mitchell (A-ART011) Facebook Group, and Organizational
Ashley Parker (A-ART037) Throughout this 4-week course, learn Pages, how to attend events in Facebook
Create a sample valance, perfect for the basics of Decorative Painting. Topics Live, and how to use Facebook
the kitchen or bathroom window. The to be covered will include design Messenger’s video function to hold
valance will have a curved hem, a rod placement, base coating, shading, live, no-cost video chats with 1 or more
pocket, and be fully lined. highlighting, and adding details. Two people.
01/18 1 session (M)
complete projects will be created. All 01/06 to 01/27 4 sessions (W)
6-7:30 PM Online materials and instruction are included. 6:30-7:30 PM Online
Course Fee: $49 Course Fee, Senior Fee (65+): $55, $49
03/01 to 03/22 4 sessions (M)
6-7 PM Online
Course Fee: $165
6 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATIONCOMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY COOKING
What’s a Tweet, Post, or Pin? An Ricotta Gnocchi Mac & Cheese Foodways at Stanley-Whitman
Exploration of Twitter, Instagram, Food Explorers (A-COO018) House with Dennis Picard
and Pinterest for Beginners Join a Registered Dietician from Food Stanley-Whitman House (A-COO009)
Elizabeth McDonald (A-COM040) Explorers to make homemade Ricotta Food in colonial times was much
Explore Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest Gnocchi Mac & Cheese for a perfect different compared to what we eat
to learn more about what they each are, Valentine’s Day dinner for two (or more!). today. Religious beliefs, traditions,
how they function, and why people are No special equipment is required. geography, growing season, harvest,
drawn to one over the other for specific 02/15 1 session (M) and cooking methods all played a role
purposes. 5-6 PM Online in what was available and how much
Course Fee: $25 was eaten with each region developing
02/04 to 02/25 4 sessions (Th)
6:30-7:30 PM Online their unique dietary habits.
Course Fee: $45 Homemade Ravioli A) Maple Day! Maple Sugaring - At
Food Explorers (A-COO017)
Stanley-Whitman House, historic
Computer Basics Join a Registered Dietitian from Food interpreter Dennis Picard will
Jen Wollman (A-COM042) Explorers to make homemade ravioli! demonstrate how to tap a maple tree
Did you get a new laptop or computer? Learn how to make pasta and whip up a for its sap and then evaporate the sap
If so, this is a great course to learn delicious cheesy filling, without needing over an open fire as part of the sugaring
common computer terms and computer a pasta machine! You’ll have perfect process. Dennis will share anecdotes
basics. What is a file? How do I save a ravioli in no time. You’ll also have the of this time-honored tradition by
file? What is a folder? Learn how to add chance to ask any food and nutrition indigenous peoples of the Eastern
your favorite picture to your desktop questions you may have, so come Algonquin Peoples of the lower CT
background, how to find a file, internet prepared! River Valley and then later by English
browsing, keyboard shortcuts, and 01/18 1 session (M) colonists in New England.
much more! The class is based on 5-6 PM Online
Course Fee: $25
B) Hearth Cooking: Irish Colonial
Windows 10. Designed for the novice Cooking - Focus on the foods and
with little computer experience. challenges of the Scotch-Irish that were
03/15 1 session (M)
Friday Night Supper Club with
part of the last major wave of British
6-8 PM Farmington High – Rm 522 Prudence Sloane - Classic Risotto immigrants to the colonies in 1720–
Course Fee: $29 with Variations 1775 seeking economic betterment and
Prudence Sloane (A-COO010)
escaping severe economic hardships.
Classic Risotto with Variations - Learn Dennis will prepare a typical breakfast
UGotClass the art of making a versatile risotto base
from which you can make a multitude
of risottos, such as a Venetian Seafood,
of toasted bread, cheese, “leftover”
meat, or vegetables. Learn about a
standard breakfast dish made of soured
Southwestern, Wild Mushroom, and milk or boiled grains made, modified,
With more than 100 ONLINE even a risotto with leftovers. You get to and eaten by backcountry settlers of all
course topics and 30 choose which one you’ll be doing as ages.
your cook along.
certificate programs, you 01/08 1 session (F)
A) 02/28
B) 03/07
1 session (Su)
1 session (Su)
should have no problem 5:30-6:30 PM Online
Course Fee: $29 12-4 PM Stanley Whitman House
finding a course to fit your Course Fee: $25 each
needs today! The Culture of Coffee with Cafe
Real
Visit http://www.yougot- Eduardo Garces (A-COO020)
CLASS MATERIALS
In this course, learn the basics of
class.org/index.cfm/Fpsct coffee agriculture, the green coffee Supplies for some online
trade, coffee roasting, and the different courses will be available for
extraction methods.
pickup at the Farmington
03/01 to 03/15 3 sessions (M)
6-8 PM Online
Continuing Education office
Course Fee: $29 located at 1 Depot Place in
Unionville.
Information about pickup dates
and times is listed in the course
description!
REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.FPSCT.ORG/FCE 7FINANCIAL & RETIREMENT
The Truth About Medicaid Rules Special Needs and Disabilities: Empowering Women in
and Long-Term Care Costs Helping a Loved One (or Retirement
Brendan Daly (A-FIN009) yourself) Live the Best Life! Michael Alimo (A-FIN013)
In this course, learn the truth from an Colleen Masse (A-FIN011) Get educated on the most common
experienced elder law attorney. Walk Come learn from a Connecticut special Social Security mistakes, learn how
away understanding how you can needs planning attorney who knows to avoid them, and how to maximize
properly protect your life savings, as well how to safeguard the more complex this benefit through need-to-know
as how Medicaid can help you pay for rights and interests of those with strategies developed to prevent
long-term care costs. Learn strategies to disabilities and special needs. Learn outliving your hard-earned money in
protect your money should a crisis arise. about housing options, employment, retirement. Create a legacy plan that
Medicaid’s confusing rules, what it takes and public benefits, as well as valuable protects you, your spouse, or your
to apply, who can help you complete planning tools, like ABLE accounts heirs from the IRS and probate courts.
an application, and much more will be and special needs trusts, that can help Learn about protecting your money
covered. you preserve your money and not from market volatility and the dozens of
03/11 1 session (Th) jeopardize eligibility for public benefits. options available to you.
6-7:30 PM Online Walk away with knowledge on how to 02/24 1 session (W)
Course Fee: $19 create a financial plan that works now 6:30-8 PM Online
and in the future. Course Fee: $19
Social Security Changes: The 03/31 1 session (W)
Impact on Your Retirement 6-7:30 PM Online ABC’s of Government Benefits
Michael Alimo (A-FIN002) Course Fee: $19 for Your Loved One with Special
Retirement is one of the most Needs
important life events many of us will Veteran’s Benefits - What You Stuart Hawkins (A-FIN020)
ever experience. When to collect Need to Know! Gain a greater understanding of the
Social Security may be the single most Steve Rubin (A-FIN015) various government benefits available
important decision you make in the This course will highlight the programs to your loved one. Detailed discussions
context of planning your retirement. and services that are available to our on how to qualify, maximize, and
This is a great opportunity to learn KEY veterans, with or without disabilities, and preserve benefits such as Supplemental
CONCEPTS you need to know BEFORE how to qualify for them, even if at first Security Income (SSI), Social Security
applying for Social Security. Depending glance, they do not meet the financial Disability (SSDI), Medicaid, Medicare,
on your age, Social Security filing requirements. and the ABLE Act will be included.
strategies may boost lifetime benefits 03/31 1 session (W) 01/20 1 session (W)
and increase retirement income by tens 6:30-7:30 PM Online 6:30-8 PM Online
of thousands. Always consider Social Course Fee: $15 Course Fee: $19
Security payout as a component of your
retirement plan. Medicare Basics .... Get the Facts!
Dan Dempsey (A-FIN015A)
ed2go
02/17 1 session (W)
6-7 PM Online During this course, learn the differences
Course Fee: $15 between Medicare and other health
coverage, what is Original Medicare
Empowering You Through the
Probate Process
and are there other options, is Original There are over 100 ONLINE
Medicare enough health coverage,
Bryan Etter (A-FIN001) what are Medicare Parts A, B, C, & D, Career Training and
Death in the family? Want to protect are prescriptions covered, how much Development courses to
your loved ones from the evils of will it cost and are there deadlines
Probate? The Probate process can to enroll? Become educated on choose from. There are 12
cause confusion and stress during a Medicare Advantage Plans, Part D sessions per course over a 6
sensitive time in your life. Allow Attorney prescription drug plans, and Medicare
Bryan Etter to help guide you through Supplement plans. The advantages and
week period. A new course
the steps of the Probate Process, and disadvantages will be discussed in an begins each month.
introduce you to the precautions to take easy to understand manner.
to give your family the peace of mind it
deserves during a difficult time.
02/04
6-7:30 PM
1 session (Th)
Online
Visit www.ed2go.com/
02/10 1 session (W) Course Fee: $15 farmington or careertrain-
6-7:30 PM
Course Fee: $19
Online
ing.ed2go.com/farmington
8 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATIONFINANCIAL & RETIREMENT FITNESS
Protecting Assets as You Age You Need to Have an Estate Plan! Pilates
Bryan Etter (A-FIN012) Learn Why? Rob Schrader (A-FIT013)
Several options can be implemented Ruth Fortune (A-FIN008) Exercises focus on the core muscles
which can help preserve your assets Decide how your estate is divided, which include the abs, back, glutes, and
over time. Preemptive planning options who is responsible for your care, who shoulders. We work to create balance
discussed in this course can result in gets custody of your children, and so and strength in your trunk and loose,
positive outcomes - probate avoidance, much more! Learn from an experienced limber limbs. Pilates strives to makes
preservation of funds for the family, and elder law attorney about important you strong and long while improving
a seamless transition into state-funded documents EVERY ADULT should have, balance, coordination, and posture.
programs to ensure proper medical such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney Every part of the body gets worked and
care. But like most things in life, there are (POA), and healthcare directives. you’ll discover muscles you never knew
positives and negatives to each of the Walk away knowing what these all you had.
options. We will compare and contrast documents are for and what you need 01/12 to 03/23 11 sessions (T)
the different options you can enact to to do to create them. Arm yourself with 6-6:45 PM Online
help protect your assets as you age. information about the probate process Course Fee: $85
02/03 1 session (W) and how it works, even if you already
6-7:30 PM Online have an estate plan. Tighten & Tone
Course Fee: $19 Allison McClain (A-FIT016)
03/04 1 session (Th)
6-7:30 PM Online Get the endorphins flowing in Tighten
Savvy Social Security Planning Course Fee: $19 and Tone. A Pilates-based class designed
for Baby Boomers to strengthen your arms and back using
Retirement & Money Strategies (R-FIN004A) ABLE Accounts: How Someone 2 lb. weights, trim and slim your middle
This course covers not only the basics with a Disability Can Save for through a series of mat-based exercises,
of Social Security but also reveals Their Future and lengthen and define the lower
strategies for maximizing your benefits. Stuart Hawkins (A-FIN021) body through bodyweight resistance
We will discuss how to minimize taxes Learn the ins and outs, and pros and to improve balance and stamina. Top
on Social Security benefits and how to cons of this exciting new planning tool, off a successful class with a rewarding
coordinate your Social Security with your and its tax advantages for individuals full-body stretch to seal in all your hard
other sources of retirement income. We and families with special needs. work.
welcome your questions about Social 01/13 to 03/24 11 sessions (W)
02/03 1 session (W)
Security benefits as you explore your 6:30-8 PM Online 5:45-6:30 PM Online
options in making this financial decision. Course Fee: $19 Course Fee: $89
03/23 1 session (T)
6:30-8 PM Online Total Body Barre
Course Fee: $19 Allison McClain (A-FIT010)
Total Body Barre combines strength,
What is a Trust and Do I Need endurance, and flexibility for a complete
One? workout designed for maximal toning
Jeff Rivard (A-FIN010) and sculpting.
In this course, we will explain how trusts 01/11 to 03/22 9 sessions (M)
are created, the different types of trusts, 5:45-6:30 PM Online
and go over who you should choose Course Fee: $79
to participate. Walk away knowing
how to use trusts to minimize and/or Mindful Movement for the Body
avoid taxes, protect assets, keep public and Brain
benefits for loved ones with special Martha Rouleau (A-FIT031)
needs, and how to avoid probate court. Practice movement that incorporates
Leave this course with an understanding gentle yoga as well as movement that
of how to use these powerful planning integrates the left and right side of the
tools to your advantage. brain for calming and feeling gathered.
03/18 1 session (Th) Allow your body to begin the week
6-7:30 PM Online feeling both energized and restored.
Course Fee: $19 01/14 to 02/04 4 sessions (Th)
5-6 PM Online
Course Fee: $39
WANT TO TEACH A Share your insterest or talents with others! Complete a
COURSE? Course Proposal Form available at www.fpsct.org/fce
REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.FPSCT.ORG/FCE 9FITNESS
Zumba® Pilates Exploring Yoga
Alyson Grisham (A-FIT021A) Nancy Pandolfo (A-FIT031A) Emily Kelaher (A-FIT008A)
Zumba® is a dance-based fitness course With an emphasis on breathing, core This course is perfect for those new to
that uses a combination of Latin and conditioning, and body awareness, yoga or those looking for a slower-paced
international music. It’s a cardio-based Pilates essential mat exercises are a practice, offering a safe and welcoming
workout that offers some components safe and highly effective way to stretch, environment to explore yoga’s many
of resistance/sculpting training to tone strengthen, and streamline your body benefits. Breathwork, a brief meditation,
your entire body from top to bottom without building bulk or stressing warm-ups, poses to increase strength,
and from inside out. It’s fun, easy and your joints. Built upon the essence flexibility, balance, and new poses will
a type of exercise you will want to do and principles of Joseph H. Pilates, all all be explored!
every day. The music, the steps, the exercises are performed on a mat with 01/25 to 03/22 8 sessions (M)
moves, and the feel are unlike anything a focus on core stability, including pelvic 6:30-7:30 PM
you have ever experienced before. The and shoulder girdle stabilization, neutral First Church of Christ, Farmington
course is designed for everyone. If you alignment, and patterned breathing. Course Fee, Senior Fee (65+): $99, $89
can move, you can Zumba®! Attend Pilates exercises will leave you looking
online through Zoom or in-person. toned, feeling revitalized, and moving Tai Chi 24 Form - Beginner
with ease! Cynthia Hoag (A-FIT027)
01/11 to 03/15 8 sessions (M)
6-7 PM West Woods - Cafe 01/16 to 03/20 10 sessions (Sa) Learn the complete sequence of the
Course Fee, Senior Fee (65+): $85, $75 10-11 AM Online Tai Chi 24 Form, as is practiced in many
Course Fee, Senior Fee (65+): $99, $89 countries as a daily exercise/relaxation
Zumba® with Carla regimen. This course is tailored for
Carla Hazzam (R-FIT015A) Essentrics® - Release, Rebalance, the beginner, with each movement
Zumba® combines dance and fitness Restore for Strength and being taught and added sequentially
moves. Inspired by Latin dance and Flexibility throughout 10 classes. The focus will
music, Zumba® uses a variety of styles Debbie Trovato (A-FIT001) be on shifting the weight between
in its routines, including Cumbia, Essentrics® is a dynamic, yet gentle, steps and coordinating/connecting
Merengue, Salsa, Reggaeton, Mambo, full-body program that activates all your movements. A short meditation will be
Rumba, Flamenco, and a Hip Hop. muscles. This scientifically designed, done at the end of class if time permits.
Music selections include both fast and age-reversing workout re-balances your 03/31 to 06/02 10 sessions (W)
slow rhythms to help tone and sculpt body by working through your muscle 6-7 PM Online
the body. Attend online through Zoom chains to stretch and strengthen, release Course Fee, Senior Fee (65+): $109, $99
or in-person. tension, and relieve chronic pain.
02/03 to 03/17 7 sessions (W) Yoga, Meditation, and Journaling
A) 01/14 to 02/11 5 sessions (Th)
6:30-7:15 PM Farmington High – Rm 605 REVISED to Set Intentions for the New Year
Course Fee, Senior Fee (65+): $65, $55 Course Fee, Senior Fee (65+): $65, $58 Martha Rouleau (A-FIT030)
Simple movement and easy guided
Simple Stretches with Chair B) 03/04 to 04/08 6 sessions (Th) meditation will allow you to deepen
Exercises Course Fee, Senior Fee (65+): $79, $69 into the quiet wisdom that resides in
Amy Perales (A-FIT022) you. From this place, through simple
Experience a soft, simple stretch for 6-7 PM journaling and prompts, your intentions
the mind and body. Lose yourself in First Church of Christ, Unionville for how you want to live and be as the
the music as you stretch from head to 2021 year unfolds can emerge to our
toe (part of this course stretches in a Yoga eyes and heart. No prior experience is
chair). This course is wonderful for those Migdalia Merriman (A-FIT004A) needed. Come with an open heart and
who are less mobile and not as flexible. Focus on the basics of yoga - for all ages curiosity.
Come exercise in a setting with support and conditions. Increase your flexibility, 01/23 1 session (Sa)
from other participants. reduce stress, and bring a sense of calm 9:30-11 AM Online
A) 02/03 to 03/10 to your busy life. Yoga will tone the body, Course Fee: $25
6 sessions (W) discipline the mind, and improve your
overall health. Each session includes
stretches, simple breathing techniques,
EARN YOUR HIGH
B) 03/31 to 05/05
6 sessions (W) and relaxation.
SCHOOL DIPLOMA!
12:30-1:15 PM
01/13 to 03/17 10 sessions (W) FREE courses for residents
6-7:15 PM Online
Spotlight Art, Dance
Course Fee, Senior Fee (65+): $125, $115 of Farmington, Unionville,
& Wellness
Course Fee, Senior Fee (65+): Avon, Canton, Collinsville,
$59, $55 each Burlington, and Harwinton!
see page 5
10 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATIONFITNESS
Tai Chi 24 Form - Advanced Zumba® Full Body Refresh
Cynthia Hoag (A-FIT028) Alyson Grisham (A-FIT021A) Maggie Downie (A-FIT014)
o Using QiGong movements as a warm- Zumba® is a dance-based fitness course This gentle yet invigorating class is a
up, we will break-down and review the that uses a combination of Latin and great way to start the week. We combine
g 24 form Tai Chi movement sequence international music. It’s a cardio-based gentle stretches and fluid movements
y and the meaning/use of the Yang style workout that offers some components that both relax and rejuvenate you.
, movements. We will continue to focus of resistance/sculpting training to tone Moves can be completed while standing,
, on shifting weight during movements your entire body from top to bottom sitting, and lying down. We move all
(movement refinement) and some and from inside out. It’s fun, easy and your parts from your head to your toes
individual practice in class will be a type of exercise you will want to do in ways that feel so good you won’t want
) included. Flow and breathwork will be every day. The music, the steps, the to stop, and we stimulate the muscles,
introduced, which will bring you toward moves, and the feel are unlike anything tendons, and fascia (connective tissue),
inner peace, moving stuck energy, you have ever experienced before. The so every part of you is ready to start the
and finding the mind, body, and spirit course is designed for everyone. If you week.
connection. A short meditation will be can move, you can Zumba®! Attend 01/11 to 03/22 9 sessions (M)
done at the end of class, time permitting. online through Zoom or in-person. 8-8:45 AM Online
For students with previous experience 01/11 to 03/15 8 sessions (M) Course Fee: $79
with Tai Chi. 6-7 PM West Woods - Cafe
y 03/31 to 06/02 10 sessions (W) Course Fee, Senior Fee (65+): $85, $75 Bolly X Low Impact
7:15-8:15 PM Nikki Moore (R-FIT017A)
Farmington Community & Sr Ctr - Rms A & B Zumba® with Carla Bolly X is a Bollywood-inspired dance-
t Course Fee, Senior Fee (65+): $109, $99 Carla Hazzam (R-FIT015A) fitness program. We combine dynamic
Zumba® combines dance and fitness choreography with the hottest music
l Intro to Tai Chi (8 Form) moves. Inspired by Latin dance and from around the world. This cardio
Cynthia Hoag (A-FIT026) music, Zumba® uses a variety of styles workout cycles between higher and
Are you interested in learning a simple in its routines, including Cumbia, lower-intensity dance sequences
Tai Chi form? Then the Intro to Tai Chi (8 Merengue, Salsa, Reggaeton, Mambo, to get you moving, sweating, and
Form) class is for you! It’s easy enough Rumba, Flamenco, and a Hip Hop. motivated. We embody the infectious
to learn virtually in the comfort of your Music selections include both fast and energy, expression, and movement of
home, with no experience necessary. slow rhythms to help tone and sculpt Bollywood and aim to expand the reach
Tai Chi helps to maintain your energy the body. Attend online through Zoom of fitness to more people worldwide.
systems, improve your balance, stamina, or in-person. The Low Impact version has all of the
and reduce tension and anxiety. Tai Chi 02/03 to 03/17 7 sessions (W) fun and swag but limits the high impact
practiced as regular exercise can help 6:30-7:15 PM Farmington High – Rm 605 moves.
keep you grounded and centered, as Course Fee, Senior Fee (65+): $65, $55 01/18 to 02/22 6 sessions (M)
d well as lift your spirits! The 8 movement 5:30-6:30 PM Online
n Tai Chi form is taught along with QiGong High Interval Training Course Fee: $79
exercises to help cultivate Qi energy, Maggie Downie (A-FIT015)
e improving one’s health. Interval training is a great way to increase Bolly X & Tone
01/20 to 03/10 8 sessions (W) your endurance and can increase aerobic Nikki Moore (R-FIT016A)
e 6-7 PM Online capacity in just two days of training. This This is an effective workout that leaves
Course Fee, Senior Fee (65+): $89, $79 is a high-intensity class. We’ll focus on your body feeling awesome. You will
endurance training, strength training, have a new appreciation for a whole
d Body Sculpting and all-over body toning. You’ll be new culture of music and dancing while
Nancy Pandolfo (A-FIT030A) sprinting, jump roping, resistance enjoying a full-body workout. Topics to
Body Sculpting is a cardiovascular training, and doing plyometrics (which be covered include, but are not limited
strength training class that shapes and involves jumping). While modifications to: music and dance moves from three
tones the entire body and helps prevent will be given, this may not be a suitable primary genres (Bhangra from the
osteoporosis. No dancing, jumping, class for individuals with certain knee or Punjab region, Folk from the Rajasthan,
or jazzing, just results! Accommodates ankle injuries. Gujarat, and Maharashtra region, and
beginner to advanced fitness levels. 01/13 to 03/24 11 sessions (W) Bollywood from the Mumbai region);
Work out at YOUR own pace! 7:45-8:30 AM Online cardio and body-weight exercises for
01/11 to 03/15 10 sessions (M) Course Fee: $89 the entire body; and stretching and
4:30-5:30 PM Online flexibility.
Course Fee, Senior Fee (65+): $99, $89 01/19 to 02/23 6 sessions (T)
6:15-7:15 PM Online
DON'T We encourage you to register early. Course Fee: $79
DELAY! It can often make or break a course!
REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.FPSCT.ORG/FCE 11FITNESS HEALTH & WELLNESS
Group Indoor Rowing QiGong: Calm Your Mind, Heal
The Zoo Gym Simsbury (A-FIT020) Your Body
Similar to spinning, Group Indoor Risa Gaull Brophy, BS, MQT (A-HEA001)
Rowing has become the best way to get Feel all your tension melt away as you
a full-body workout using every major calm your mind and revitalize your
CANCELED
muscle group reducing stress on your energy with the deep breathing and
joints and body. Each class is an hour slow, flowing movements of these
long and is designed to burn fat and ancient Chinese healing exercises.
improve cardio, strength, and overall QiGong (“Chee-Gong”) means “Energy
fitness while having fun! Classes are Work”, and is a gentle system of
offered to all experience levels and each exercises that balance Qi (vital energy)
rower will work at their intensity. Enjoy a in the body for a calm mind and vibrant
variety of indoor rowing workouts. Refuge from Stress
health! Learn simple exercises everyone
Christine Bailey (A-FIT019)
A) 01/25 6 sessions (MWF) can do in just a few minutes a day to
B) 03/10 6 sessions (MWF) For many of us, relaxation and letting relieve stress, reduce pain and stiffness,
go of stress is not easy. In this course, improve sleep, boost immune function,
9:30-10:30 AM we will explore bringing your studio increase energy, and improve overall
The Zoo Health Club, Avon Restorative Yoga practice home. Using health.
Course Fee: $65 each yoga props, or similar options found
01/27 to 03/03 6 sessions (W)
in your home, we will create a practice
10-10:45 AM Online
Cardio Fitness that you can build into a daily habit. Course Fee, Senior Fee (65+): $55, $49
Rita C Johnson (A-FIT012) An important outcome will be creating
A friendly exercise program that your own peaceful space, collecting Healing with the Angels
combines low-impact aerobics with and exploring props, and experiencing Shari Dorman (A-HEA014)
stretching, strength training, and Restorative Yoga in your home so you
This is an Integrated Energy Therapy
routines to improve flexibility, muscular can offer yourself the beneficial 20-min
(IET) energy work course created by The
strength, balance, and cardiovascular per day of relaxation to let go of some
Center of Being, Inc. We will be working
fitness. Previous punch cards purchased held tension and take care of your
with the 9 healing angels within the IET
can be used. wellbeing.
energy work (Ariel, Raphael, Gabriel,
A) 01/20 to 02/24 14 sessions (MWF) A) 01/11to 02/15 6 sessions (M) Celestina, Faith, Cassiel, Daniel, Sarah,
REVISED B) 03/08 to 04/12 6 sessions (M)
and Michael). Learn a special prayer
Course Fee, Senior Fee (65+): $105, $95
7:30- 8:30 PM Online
of invitation, use an angelic heart link,
each
Course Fee, Senior Fee (65+): $59, $49 and connect with angels who bring
each support in their healing journey. Upon
B) 03/08 to 04/23 20 sessions (MWF)
Course Fee, Senior Fee (65+): $149, $135 completion of the course, students
each Core Strength will receive a letter from The Center of
Rob Schrader (A-FIT017) Being, Inc.
9:15-10:15 AM This functionally fun class provides a REVISED TIME AND FEE
First Church of Christ, Farmington 03/03 to 03/31 5 sessions (W)
complete workout that will help tone
Punch Card (20 punches): $165 6:30-8:30 PM Online
and reshape your body. You will use
Course Fee: $95
light weights, bands, and your body
Chair Yoga with Chris Bailey
weight to improve strength, flexibility,
(online) balance, and stamina to sculpt and tone.
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Christine Bailey (A-FIT042) Relationship Support For Women
01/14 to 03/25 11 sessions (Th)
Using a chair as a prop, we will explore Risa Gaull Brophy, BS, MQT (A-HEA002)
6-6:45 PM Online
fun yoga poses, including Seated Sun Course Fee: $79 If you are frustrated and unhappy in
Salutations, Seated Warrior I, and many your relationship, and asking yourself
more in this ONLINE course. Being the question, “Should I stay or should I
seated and supported in our practice FITNESS COURSES go?”… join us for this confidential online
allows us to explore poses more deeply. Fitness courses can be course for women, “3 Steps to Finding
Practicing together, though not in the strenuous. Consult a physician the Ultimate Relationship Clarity!” Find
same room, will bring you connection, out the #1 question you need to ask
movement, breath, and a welcome before enrolling. By enrolling yourself to see if your relationship can
break from your daily routine. in these courses, you be healed Discover what keeps you
A) 01/11 to 02/15 6 sessions (M) indicate you have no physical stuck Determine how you know when
B) 03/08 to 04/12 6 sessions (M) conditions that would make it’s time to go
4-5 PM Online your participation hazardous to 02/13 1 session (Sa)
12-1 PM Online
Course Fee, Senior Fee (65+): $65, $55 your health! Course Fee: $15
each
12 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATIONHEALTH & WELLNESS HOMES & GARDEN
Introduction to Runes Magic Window Replacement Workshop
Workshop ESL COURSES Paul O’Doherty (A-HOM001)
Dina Karpukov (A-HEA007) Want to save on your heat and air
u This course will introduce you to the English for Speakers of conditioning bills and take advantage of
concept of Runes Magic. We will Other Languages DAY and incentive programs available, but don’t
discuss what Runes Magic is as well as EVENING courses for adults know where to start? Low-E, Argon, Triple
e its history, how it works, as well as its Pane, Wood, Vinyl, Composite. How
are available!
. meaning and purpose. Additionally, we much should I pay for a good quality
will cover: 24 Energy vibrations known see page 5 window? Confused? Don’t be! Come
as Runes, different Runes set patterns, learn from a local experienced Master
Elder and Younger Futhark, the hidden Carpenter. This virtual replacement
Herbal Medicine Making
meanings of Runes for personal growth, Dina Karpukov (A-HEA009)
window workshop will compare
e the interpretation of Runic symbols for products, pricing, and show you how
Want to learn more about how to windows are properly installed. This
o every day reading, and Runic Amulets
use plants for healing? Herbs have workshop is a must for anyone thinking
, and talismans
been used for thousands of years by about having windows replaced or
, 02/03 to 02/24 4 sessions (W) cultures around the world as medicine, replacing windows themselves.
l 7-8 PM Online
protection, and more. In this course,
Course Fee: $45 03/25 1 session (Th)
learn the basic techniques for making
7-9 PM Online
potent and safe medicines in your
Mindfulness in Everyday Life Course Fee: $29
kitchen - herbal teas, tinctures, infusions,
Linda Pountney (A-HEA008A)
decoctions, vinegar, vinegar essence, Saving Energy (& Money) This
Introduction to Mindfulness will infused honey, and honey ups.
transform your life. Learn practices Winter!
03/10 1 session (W) Susannah Shmurak (A-HOM002)
to reduce anxiety, insomnia, and
7-9 PM Online
y depression. Simple self-care tools will Course Fee: $45 Get your home ready for the heating
e be introduced for you to use every day season with these simple ways to make
to manage stress. Don’t let fast-paced Aroma-Enhanced Mindfulness your house more energy-efficient and
T environments dictate your inner calm! Linda Pountney (A-HEA030) save money on your power bill. This
, 01/26 1 session (T) class will cover the easiest energy-
Learn simple mindfulness practices
, 6-7:30 PM Online saving tweaks you can make and also
to achieve balance and relieve stress.
Course Fee: $39 provide information on more complex
This class is based on the 8-week
, projects like insulation, heat pumps, and
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
What Color is Me? solar power.
(MBSR) course and can be used
n Shari Dorman (A-HEA013) 01/19 1 session (T)
throughout the day. MBSR is the
s Have you ever wondered why you are 7-8:30 PM Online
gold standard in Mindfulness. When
drawn to certain colors or why some Course Fee: $35
you combine Aromatherapy with
colors can make you feel a certain way? Mindfulness, you can achieve maximum
During this interactive course, explore Plants I Love - From the Eyes of a
benefit for anxiety, stress, and sleep.
why color is so important in our lives, the The synergistic effects are increased Landscape Designer
ways that colors influence and enhance Kaitlyn Larson (A-HOM003)
and optimal relaxation can be quickly
our health and well-being every day, reached. This course will walk you through an
and the relationships between colors assortment of annuals, perennials,
A) 01/13 1 session (W)
and the chakras. Learn a color breath trees, and shrubs that have been tried
B) 04/07 1 session (W)
and visualization exercise and finish with and tested in landscapes in CT for
a color meditation. 6-7 PM Online years. Learn about the pros and cons
n 02/17 1 session (W) Course Fee: $35 each of the plants being showcased and why
6:30-8 PM Online they are loved in CT gardens. You will
I Course Fee: $29 have an opportunity to ask questions
and dive into the why and why not of
different plants. In the end, you will be
able to walk into a Garden Center with
more confidence and knowledge that
you are selecting exactly the right plants
for your dream garden.
SCHOOL CANCELLATION 03/30 1 session (T)
6:30-8:30 PM Online
Online courses will NOT be canceled on inclement weather days when
Course Fee: $25
schools are closed. If an instructor needs to cancel a course for personal
reasons, they will notify registrants and the course will be rescheduled.
REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.FPSCT.ORG/FCE 13LANGUAGE MUSIC, DANCE & DRAMA
Conversational English & German III Music Lessons for Intermediate/
Comprehension Practice Elizabeth Bombach (A-LAN036) Advanced (individual)
Michelle Foerstch (A-LAN002) This is a continuation of German II Thomas Furdon (A-MUS032)
Practice your conversational skills and and will provide additional instruction Lessons are available in Acoustic/Electric
sharpen your reading comprehension in the German language. Materials Guitar, Electric Bass, Ukulele, Mandolin,
by reading articles on an array of topics are designed to supply copious oral or Music Theory and Improvisation (pop,
and discussing those topics with your practice will supplement the required blues, and jazz-oriented). Intermediate/
peers. An interesting and informative textbook. For each chapter there will Advanced lessons for those who have
way to increase your vocabulary and be a packet containing oral and written some playing experience but need
practice conversation in a natural exercises to be printed. Prerequisite: specific individual instruction to help
setting. For English Language Learners German II or previous knowledge of the advance their ability. Topics will include;
(ELL) German language. skill level and musical goals, scales,
01/26 to 04/06 10 sessions (T) 01/06 to 02/03 5 sessions (W) chords, music theory, improvisation, and
5-6 PM Online 7-8:30 PM Online practice routines.
Course Fee, Senior Fee (65+): $109, $99 Course Fee: $79 A) 01/13 to 02/03 4 sessions (W)
B) 02/10 to 03/03 4 sessions (W)
Spanish for Beginners C) 03/10 to 03/31 4 sessions (W)
Cruz Saubidet (A-LAN032)
Adult Tap for Beginners 12:30-9 PM Online
Whether it is for work, travel, or just plain Amy Perales (A-MUS009) Course Fee: $240 each
fun, this course will help you learn the Adult Tap offers the opportunity to
basic conversational skills of Spanish. exercise in a unique and fun way. Start Introduction to Harmonica
Emphasis will be on communication and with a gentle stretch, learn or review a Michael Stone (A-MUS017)
writing for everyday expressions. tap step, work on techniques, and finish For aspiring harmonica players, we
03/22 to 05/17 8 sessions (M) with a short tap combination. will start
6-7:30 PM Farmington High – Rm 901
A) 02/05 to 03/26 8 sessions (F) with basic
Course Fee, Senior Fee (65+): $99, $89
7-7:45 PM campfire-style
Spanish Intermediate songs, and
B) 02/05 to 03/26 8 sessions (F)
Cruz Saubidet (A-LAN033) move onto the
12-12:45 PM
blues. Just bring a
In this intermediate Spanish course,
Spotlight Art, Dance & Wellness harmonica in the Key
you will improve your level of
Course Fee, Senior Fee (65+): $69, $59 of “C”, and you’ll be on
communication. Emphasis will be on the
each your way.
conversation as well as grammar, use of
good verb tenses, vocabulary, and an 01/12 to 02/16
Music Lessons for Beginners 6 sessions (T)
introduction to the subjunctive. Spanish
music and literature will also be used. (individual) 7-9 PM
Thomas Furdon (A-MUS031) Online
03/22 to 05/17 8 sessions (M) Course Fee: $99
7:30-9 PM Farmington High – Rm 901 Lessons are available in Acoustic/Electric
Course Fee, Senior Fee (65+): $99, $89 Guitar, Electric Bass, Ukulele, Mandolin,
or Music Theory and Improvisation
Instant Guitar for Busy People
Craig Coffman (R-MUS002)
German I (pop, blues, and jazz-oriented).Beginner
lessons will introduce basic playing Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar
Elizabeth Bombach (A-LAN034)
to beginners - no previous music but simply find it difficult to find the
This course will provide you with a time? In just a few hours you can learn
solid foundation in the language, with knowledge is needed. Emphasis will be
on learning skills by playing classic pop enough about playing the guitar to give
vocabulary useful for the traveler. you years of musical enjoyment, and
Materials are designed to supply copious songs. Essential skills and basic note-
reading are taught in a fun, supportive you won’t have to take private lessons
oral practice and will supplement the to do it. This crash course will teach you
required textbook. For each chapter setting that allows for development at
each student’s pace. some basic chords and get you playing
there will be a packet containing oral along with your favorite songs right
and written exercises to be printed. A) 01/12 to 02/02 4 sessions (T)
B) 02/09 to 03/02 4 sessions (T)
away. Sit at home with your guitar and
03/17 to 04/14 5 sessions (W) take this course without any pressure
C) 03/09 to 03/30 4 sessions (T)
5-6:30 PM Online and continue your practice and study
Course Fee: $79 on your own with the provided online
12:30-9 PM Online
Course Fee: $120 each materials and follow-up video lessons.
The course is part lecture/demonstration
and part hands-on instruction.
Take a L K ...
more German courses are available on 03/13 1 session (Sa)
our website - www.fpsct.org/fce! 1-3:30 PM Online
Course Fee: $59
14 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATIONMUSIC, DANCE & DRAMA NATURE & OUTDOORS
Instant Piano for Busy People Belly Dancing for Beginners
Craig Coffman (A-MUS003) Carla Hazzam (R-MUS001)
In just a few hours, you can learn Does the allure and mystique of far-off
enough secrets of the trade to give you lands appeal to you? Are you looking
, years of musical enjoyment. Learn to for a fun workout that challenges
, play piano the way professionals do- both your mind and body? Well, belly
/ using chords. Sit at home in front of your dancing offers all that and more! Along
e keyboard or piano and take this course with exercise, belly dancing instills
without any pressure and continue your confidence, muscle awareness, and a
practice and study on your own with the sense of accomplishment. Be prepared
; provided online materials and follow- for a low-impact, gently aerobic, and
, up video lessons. The course is part creative experience. Attend online
lecture/demonstration and part hands- through Zoom or in-person.
on instruction. 02/03 to 03/17 7 sessions (W)
03/13 1 session (Sa) 7:20-8:05 PM Farmington High – Rm 605
9 AM - 12 PM Online Course Fee, Senior Fee (65+): $65, $55 Preparing for a Long-Distance
Course Fee: $59 Hike
Line Dancing - Beginner Ken Sgorbati (A-NAT006)
African Drumming for Beginners William Belejack (A-MUS004)
This course will provide practical
Lance James (A-MUS016) Line dancing is healthy for both the guidance on the importance of long-
Journey along the road to learning body and the mind, as well as a lot of distance hiking considerations. Topics
not only how to play the African Drum fun! This is a great opportunity to learn will include gear selection, fitness
but understanding its origin and how to line dancing while having a training, route planning, food resupply,
connectivity to the world today. You will good time. Each week, the degree of health and safety considerations, and
take away from this course what you difficulty will gradually increase for both backpack weight.
bring to it - the more you give of your the dances and critiques. Come alone
02/16 to 03/02 3 sessions (T)
knowledge, the more you will be open or with a partner! 6-8 PM Online
to receiving knowledge. The intention 03/22 to 05/17 8 sessions (M) Course Fee: $15
is not complex. Come encounter the 6:30-7:30 PM Farmington High - Cafe
African Diaspora Experience through Course Fee, Senior Fee (65+): $85, $75 Introduction to Astronomy
African Drumming! Ronald Zincone (A-NAT003)
03/24 to 05/05 6 sessions (W)
Ballet for Seniors & Adults Does the Cosmos fascinate you? Do you
Bonnie Flattery (A-MUS001)
6:30-7:30 PM Online often find yourself staring up at the night
Course Fee: $65 Ballet is a fun way to exercise. It’s all sky with jaw-dropping awe? Would you
about movement! Enjoy rhythm while like to learn more about our cosmic
African Drumming ... Continued dancing to music using ballet technique. neighborhood? Well, then it’s time to
Lance James (A-MUS016) The advantage of dance and movement hop on board the cosmic express and
This course offers more hand exercises programs like ballet is that you can go take a journey from our precious planet
and rudimentary skills useful to help at your own pace. The value of using a earth to Pluto and our Kuiper Belt zone!
you develop speed and accuracy. chair is that participants can stop and Learn about the cosmic wonders such as
Memory is always a problem when it rest while continuing with their arm the planets, stars, comets, meteors, our
comes to recalling rhythms. To improve movements. The focus will be on body sun and moon and so much more!
on memory, practicing every day is alignment, natural movements, building
03/16 1 session (T)
important, sometimes even twice a strength, increasing balance, and 6-9 PM Online
day, those rhythms that give you the stability. Through good body alignment, Course Fee: $49
d posture is improved, while strength and
most trouble. You will receive short
s balance are gained through movement.
videos of each rhythm presented to you
throughout the course. For students A touch of Jazz and Modern will be
who have taken the African Drumming included.
t
for Beginners course or have previous A) 02/04 to 03/11 6 sessions (Th)
experience with African Drumming! 5:30-6:30 PM Online
e
02/03 to 03/10 6 sessions (W)
B) 03/20 to 05/06 6 sessions (Th)
e 6:30-7:30 PM
Course Fee: $65
Online
6:30-7:30 PM Irving Robbins - Cafe CITIZENSHIP
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n Course Fee, Senior Fee (65+): $69, $59 Courses offered for residents
each preparing for the naturalization
process to obtain U.S. Citizenship!
see page 5
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