Community Education Classes at GlenOak
Fall 2012 – Register by calling – 330-966-5455
Computer Basics
Haven’t taken the plunge into the cyber pool yet? This course is designed for those with little or no experience with computers. You’ll learn what computers can do, get an overview of Windows and managing and saving files and receive a brief introduction to the Internet and email.
Instructor: Erich Dominik
CRN: 20046
Tuesdays, September 18 – October 2 (Class held at GlenOak High School)
September 17 and 24
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $89
ACT Exam Preparation
Do you need to raise your ACT or SAT scores for college admittance and more scholarship opportunities? Better your scores in just a short time by enrolling in Stark State College’s ACT preparation program and get REAL results. Our test prep courses help you develop test-taking skills and strategies to beat the test. After taking an official retired test, our instructors will target instruction based on students’ needs. Materials include two official retired tests and Cambridge Victory textbook (1,000+ pages of skills, strategies, and practice tests.) Bring a calculator to the
first class.
Instructor: Melissa Ebel
CRN: 20054
Saturdays, September 15 – October 20 (Class held at GlenOak High School)
9 - 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $199
Conversational Spanish I
The world gets smaller every day, so learn how to speak everyday Spanish. We’ll cover basic conversational structure, pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar.
Text required.
Class held at GlenOak High School.
Instructor: Ralph Sinistro
CRN: 20120
Mondays and Wednesdays,
October 1 - 29
(no class Oct. 8)
7 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $179 (includes book)
Conversational Spanish II
This course builds on the basic skills learned in Spanish I and continues to build vocabulary and fluency.
Prerequisite: Conversational Spanish I or equivalent knowledge.
Class held at GlenOak High School.
Instructor: Ralph Sinistro
CRN: 20121
Mondays and Wednesdays,
November 7 - December 5
(no class Nov. 21)
7 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $149
Conversational French I
Get the help you need if you conduct business with French-speaking clients or vendors or if you plan to travel to a French-speaking country. You’ll learn conversational French structure, pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar.
Class held at GlenOak High School.
Instructor: Kathy Roberts
CRN: 20122
Mondays and Wednesdays,
October 10 – November 5
7 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $179 (includes textbook)
Conversational French II
This course builds on the basic skills learned in French I and continues to build vocabulary and fluency.
Prerequisite: Conversational French I or equivalent knowledge.
Class held at GlenOak High School.
Instructor: Kathy Roberts
CRN: 20123
Mondays and Wednesdays,
November 12 – December 10
(no class Nov. 21)
7 – 9 p.m.
Fee: $179 (includes textbook)
Conversational Chinese I
Do you need to know basic Chinese for business or travel? You’ll be introduced to basic grammar and vocabulary generally recognized as useful in everyday communication. This course adopts a multi-faceted approach to help you gain training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in standard Mandarin Chinese so you communicate in everyday situations. Aspects of Chinese culture also are introduced.
Class held at GlenOak High School.
Instructor: Julie Wu
CRN: 20124
Tuesdays and Thursdays,
October 2 – 25
7 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $169 (includes textbook)
Conversational Chinese II
Continue to develop your listening and speaking skills in the Chinese language. Additional vocabulary is introduced.
Prerequisite: Conversational Chinese I.
Class held at GlenOak High School.
Instructor: Julie Wu
CRN: 20125
Tuesdays and Thursdays,
November 6 – December 4
(no class Nov. 22)
7 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $149
Sign Language I
Join the increasing number of people learning to talk with their hands. Learn basic sign communication, the alphabet and information about deafness in America. You’ll end up with a vocabulary of approximately 250 signs.
Class held at GlenOak High School.
Text required.
Instructor: Susan Bussard, Audiologist
CRN: 20126
Tuesdays and Thursdays,
October 9 - 25
7 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $139
Sign Language II
Building on sign language proficiency, this course helps participants improve speed and accuracy of receptive and expressive finger-spelling and increase sign vocabulary.
Prerequisite: Sign Language I or equivalent knowledge.
Class held at GlenOak High School.
Instructor: Susan Bussard, Audiologist
CRN: 20127
Tuesdays and Thursdays,
November 6 - 27
(no class Nov. 22)
7 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $139
Eco-Living at Home
Everybody’s talking about “going green” these days, but what does that really mean? Is it a difficult and expensive process? Can you do it on your own? Does it mean you have to change your entire lifestyle? These questions and more will be answered as you learn about easy, practical and affordable steps you can take to turn your living space into a green oasis – reducing your carbon footprint, boosting healthy elements inside and outside your home and closing the loop on recycled goods. Fun and cost-effective green tips will include:
• how to make your home more energy-efficient, including solar and geothermal options
• eco-friendly home products to use for your next remodeling project such as windows, lighting and plumbing
• eco-living practices to make your family safer and healthier while helping out the planet
Class held at GlenOak High School.
Instructor: Tom Crane, the “Going Green
Guy”
CRN: 20129
Tuesday, October 16
6 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $10
A Locavore’s Celebration at Harvest Time NEW
Fall is the best time to jump in to the growing local fresh food movement here in Northeast Ohio. Boost your health, pocketbook and green lifestyle by supporting a sustainable food system…right in your backyard and in your community. Learn what “eating local” and “buying organic” really means. Stretch your budget by harvesting, preserving and preparing the abundance of “pick-your-own” or farmer’s market produce this time of year. Live food demos, video clips and handouts will be used. Class held at GlenOak High School.
Instructor: Tom Crane, the “Going Green
Guy”
CRN: 20130
Thursday, November 8
6 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $10
Your Sustainable Community: Making the Connection NEW
Want to make a difference in your community by taking your green efforts and lifestyle outside your home or business? Learn about what your local community is doing in sustainability efforts from new green building standards to recycling projects to local food programs to alternative transit and energy…to name just a few! What is an eco-village…and how can you help create one beyond your door? What organizations and events are promoting green and needing your help? Join us for a sampler of local, national and international sustainability efforts making a difference to save our dollars, health and planet. Class held at GlenOak High School.
Instructor: Tom Crane, the “Going Green
Guy”
CRN: 20131
Tuesday, November 20
6 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $10
Green Essential Oils
In this class you will learn 25 ways to use essential oils. It will include hands-on demonstration of how to make your own bug spray. Class held at GlenOak High School
Instructor: Melanie Kilchenman
CRN: 20153
Thursday, September 27
6 – 8 p.m.
Fee: $5
Green Cosmetics and Organic Skincare
Learn what to look for when reading labels and how to avoid toxic chemicals. You will receive a free gift of organic deodorant. Class held at GlenOak High School
Instructor: Melanie Kilchenman
CRN: 20132
Thursday, October 25
6 – 8 p.m.
Fee: $5
Green Cooking and Seasonings
Come and discover how to avoid harmful ingredients in your recipes and foods. It will include a hands-on demonstration and tasting of a variety of healthy seasonings. Class held at GlenOak High School
Instructor: Melanie Kilchenman
CRN: 20133
Wednesday, November 28
6 – 8 p.m.
Fee: $5
Jazzercise
Burn up to 600 calories in one fun and powerfully effective 60-minute total body workout. Every Jazzercise group fitness class combines dance-based cardio with strength training and stretching to sculpt, tone and lengthen muscles for maximum fat burn. Choreographed to today’s hottest music, Jazzercise is a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, and kickboxing. Start dancing yourself fit and change the shape of your body today!
Class held at GlenOak High School.
Instructor: Kelly Vaughn
CRN: 20147
Tuesdays,
October 23 – November 27
6 - 7 p.m.
Fee: $39
Walk Live
From the #1 name in fitness walking - Leslie Sansone's WALK at HOME .... now comes WALK "LIVE" classes for group exercise! Walk Live is a fitness program that virtually anyone can do. Four basic steps, in an easy-to-learn format, allow people of all ages and fitness levels to feel successful the first time they try these classes! New walkers will get the heart rating moving and experienced exercisers will be thrilled with the 4 or 5 mile classes that really “boost” the walk to a higher level. The pace of the music is the speed you need to walk miles and never leave the room. Our "Steps to Miles" system allows you to walk 1, 2, 3, 4, (or more) miles as we put all muscles in motion and in many directions for maximum muscle activation. The optional strength and interval components can really work up a sweat! The Walk Live classes can change your life – one step at a time! Class held at GlenOak High School.
Instructor: Polly Moss
CRN: 20155
Mondays and Wednesdays, October 15 – November 14
6 – 7 p.m.
Fee: $59
Fabulous Felted Fibers
Felting is a process of taking layers of fleece fibers laid across each other using friction and a surfactant solution that amalgamates the fibers into fabric. We will be using alpaca fibers which are lighter, warmer and much softer than wool. In this class participants will learn two techniques: wet felting yielding the base scarf and needle felting for embellishment. You will have a beautiful homemade alpaca scarf valued at near $120.
Class held at GlenOak High School
Instructor: JoAnne Poulton
CRN: 20150
Tuesday and Thursday, October 23 and 25
6 – 9 p.m.
Fee: $89
Custom Fit for the Home Sew-er
Learn to adjust the fit on a Palmer Pletsch jacket pattern to each student's unique body type in a 5 week class taught by Palmer Pletsch Certified Sewing Instructors. This class is for the experienced garment sew-er who wants to learn the art of tissue fitting and construction tweaking. (What do those wrinkles mean and how do I get rid of them?) After completing this class you will be able to perfect the fit on any jacket pattern. The focus of this class is garment fit. For that reason the jacket may not be completed by the end of the class. However, all fit concerns will be addressed. Bring a notebook to week 1. A supply list will be provided at the first session. Students will need to bring their sewing machines for the 4th and 5th sessions.
Class held at GlenOak High School
Instructors: Marianne Sandrock and Kathleen Frederick
CRN: 20151
Tuesdays, October 16 – November 13
6 – 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $89