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G133
Automotives
A course designed for those students
who would like to work with various
automotive systems. Emphasis will
be placed on tune-ups, brakes, exhaust
systems, front end problems and electrical
systems. This course is not for the
beginner and the format is hands-on
rather than lecture. Eight
weeks.
Steven Mollica
Foran HS Room 394
Wednesday/6:15-9:15p.m.
$94 (includes a $10 waste disposal
fee)
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G134
Baseball: Our National Pasttime
NEW. This course will explore the
history and sociology of baseball.
Special attention will be given to
the relationship of baseball to American
culture and society and to the new
tools available to evaluate player
performance. We will cover such topics
as baseball’s rural beginnings,
the Babe Ruth era, the Jackie Robinson
era, memorabilia and autograph authentication,
the modern era, who were the best
players ever, and more. Limit: 20
students.
Burt Saxon
Law HS Room 109
Tuesday/Feb.26,Mar.4,11/7:00-9:00p.m.
$39
G135
Basic Dog Obedience
Learn basic dog obedience in an enjoyable
and relaxed outdoor atmosphere. There
will be an informational meeting (without
dogs) to outline the course and collect
vaccination certificates on Thursday,
April 3 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in
room 309 at Foran High School. The
remainder of the classes, some saturdays
and some thursdays, will be conducted
in the upper parking lot at Foran
High. Discussions and demonstrations
about nutrition and grooming will
be included. A graduation ceremony
will be the culminating activity.
Limit: 12 dogs. Eight weeks.
Christa Parady/Nancy Thomas
Foran HS Parking Lot
Saturday/3:00-4:00p.m.
$59
G136
Boat Smart & PWC
This course has been designed by the
Milford Power and Sail Squadron to
instruct the students in the most
important elements of boating necessary
for boating on Long Island Sound,
or Connecticut’s beautiful lakes
and rivers. This course will qualify
the student for both a CT State Safe
Boaters Certificate (SBC) and a Certificate
of Personal Watercraft (CPWO). A
materials fee of $35 is payable to
the instructor at the first class.
Children under 16 not allowed. Four
weeks.
Bob Post
Foran HS Room 309
Wednesday/7:00-9:00p.m.
$20
G137
Dream Interpretation Workshop
Your dreams contain valuable information
that can help you understand what
has been and is happening in your
life. Each person’s dreams are
unique and valuable to the individual
and provide insights that can help
you better understand your authentic
self and make positive changes. In
this workshop, you will become familiar
with common dream symbols, learn why
dreams come to you, and learn how
to remember and interpret your dreams.
Limit: 15 students.
Lynette Turner
Law HS Room 104
Monday/Mar.10,17/7:00-9:00p.m.
$29
REGISTER
BEFORE THE DEADLINE, January 30,
so your class won’t be canceled
due to
low enrollment
G138
Educational Tips for Home Schoolers
NEW. Be the best
home educator that you can be - for
the sake of your children. This is
a professional development class for
home educators. We will cover a variety
of topics that will make your home
schooling experience more interesting
and effective. Come with a tip to
share if you want to. Let’s
pool our knowledge about the profession
of home education.
Heidi Loiseau, Ed.D
Foran HS Room 329
Tuesday/Mar.11,18/6:30-8:30p.m.
$29
G139
Learning for Life
This national award winning program
is designed for the intellectually
disabled adult. It will focus on the
daily living needs of the mentally
handicapped living in the community
with educational support in functional
math, reading, computer technology,
home and living skills, recreation
and socialization needs. Join us for
a wide variety of educational fun.
Eight weeks.
Peter Smith/Danielle Keane
Law HS Room 104
Thursday/6:30-8:30p.m.
$60
G140
A Makeover Class for Women
NEW. Have you ever wanted a new look
or wondered what colors or styles
are best for you? Our Licensed Beauty
Consultant will help you get your
answers. Posture, hygiene, makeup,
fashion, and skin care are a few of
the many topics that will be covered.
You will learn to develop personality
and conversational abilities, learn
the the value of a professional attitude,
proper image, and more to help you
achieve your goal. Textbook will be
purchased by student at the first
class. Eight weeks.
Janis Daniels
Foran HS Room 393
Mon & Tues/6:30-8:30
$194
G141
A Makeover Class for Men
NEW. Men, are you trying to figure
out how to get ahead both socially
and professionally? This class will
cover everything from grooming, posture,
style and wardrobe, packing for travel,
shopping for yourself, personality
and image to professional ethics and
manners. Eight weeks.
Janis Daniels
Foran HS Room 393
Wed & Thur/6:30-8:30
$194
G142
Online College Courses: Earning Your
Degree from a Distance
You’ve heard about online learning,
but you can’t fathom how a course
could be offered over the internet.
You’re an adult with some college
credit and you’ve always wanted
to complete your degree, but the demands
of your busy life make pursuit of
this dream appear out of reach. If
either or both of these statements
describe you, then you will want to
attend this informative session. Learn
how college courses are offered online.
See how students communicate with
instructors and one another. Develop
a clear understanding of how this
learning environment allows you to
pursue your degree anytime, anywhere.
Finally, see how you can complete
your degree using existing college
credit, work or military related training,
standardized tests, and portfolio
assessment.
Charter Oak State College
Foran HS Room 310
Wednesday/Mar.5/6:30-8:00p.m.
Free
G143
Parents Guide to College Admission
Learn the ins and outs of the college
admissions process. When should I
start thinking about college? How
many schools should my son or daughter
apply to? Should he or she apply for
early decision? Should my child take
the ACT or SAT? Learn the answers
to these and many other questions.
James Maroney
Law HS Room 103
Tuesday/Feb.26/7:00-9:00p.m.
Free
James
Maroney,owner and Director
of Educational Consulting at First
Choice College Placement, is a 1996
graduate of Yale University. After
graduation, he traded equities for
nearly two years in New York City
before founding First Choice College
Placement. He is a member of the Education
Industry Association, the Higher Education
Consultants Association and also serves
his alma mater as an alumni interviewer.
He has visited over 80 college campuses
throughout the country and has worked
with students from all over the world
on all aspects of the college search
and financing process.
G144
Photography I
A course designed for the beginner.
Learn basic dark room skills for film
development and print making, and
discover techniques for composition,
lighting, portraiture, and mounting
photographs. A 35mm camera is recommended.
A $30 lab fee must be included with
your tuition payment. Nine weeks.
Bill Domeracki
Foran HS Room 391
Wednesday/7:00-9:00p.m.
$54
G145
Positivity Workshop
Based on Lynette Turner’s book,
“The 10 Be’s of Positivity”,
this lively workshop will teach you
the ten steps toward living a more
fulfilled and happy life. Learn how
to be your “authentic self”
rather than what others expect you
to be. You will also learn more about
being open-minded, patient, how to
live in the moment and much more.
Join us and enjoy the results and
rewards of positivity. Limit: 20 students.
Lynette Turner
Law HS Room 104
Monday/Apr.7/7:00-9:00p.m.
$29
Lynette
Turner is a certified Level
III teacher with the Robert Moss School
of Active Dreaming, a Reiki II facilitator,
poet, musician and arts management
consultant. Lynette is also a Certified
Angelspeake Facilitator and a member
of the Fairfield, CT Happiness Club.
G146
Tips on Getting Your Home Schooled
Child Ready for College
NEW. Does your child
have an electronic portfolio? Has
he/she done any community service?
These are a few of the steps a home
schooled student should take. There
are many students applying for college.
Empower your child to get into the
college that is best for him/her.
These days, getitng ready for college
requires more than getting high grades
and playing a sport or two.
Heidi Loiseau, Ed.D
Foran HS Room 329
Tuesday/Apr.1,8/6:30-8:30p.m.
$29
G147
With a Song in Our Hearts
Starting out? Returning to? Any level
is welcome to join this singing class.
In a relaxed, supportive environment,
you will learn technique that gives
your voices freedom to soar. Along
with choral and solo singing, connecting
to your breath, projection, and diction
will be taught. You will learn how
to choose music/keys suitable to your
voice, how to prepare for auditions
. . . hey, you never know! Limit:
8 students. A $25 non-refundable
pianist fee must be included with
your tuition. Eight weeks.
Martha King
Martha King Studio
80 Brewster Rd.
Tuesday/7:30-9:15p.m.
$59
Martha
King is an experienced teacher
with a long list of professional singing
and teaching credits which include
NBC and RCA recording. She is a Connecticut
recitalist and has judged Jenny Lind
Competitions. According to a fellow
teacher in Fairfield, “Martha
King has an incredible capacity to
communicate with her students, regardless
of experience or ability.” |
