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PickleBall Intermediate Level HLTH 076.51, CRN 36503

$90
Calendar Oct 24, 2023 at 8 am
Designed for the player who has limited Pickleball experience and/or has taken the beginner class. Improve groundstrokes, overheads, volleys and serves. Add direction, control and accuracy to forehand/backhand shots, volleys, serves and drive shots. Initiate a dink rally! Location: Bartley Athletic Center, HCC

Nutrition For Diabetes: How to read a Food Label FOOD 092.55, CRN 36432

$84
Calendar Oct 24, 2023 at 6 pm

Did you know food labels are more of a marketing tool than they are an aid for health. You may have noticed a few years ago the food label got a face lift. As with any change, it can make breaking down the nutrition in food feel complicated. Come learn how to pull apart the label line by line, learn what the catchy phrases mean and apply them to your health goals. RECIPES: Grilled Swordfish and Pepper Salad Chicken, Lemon and Olive Bake Sweet Potato Berry Muffins Easy Breakfast Salad Cheddar and Herb Savory Overnight Oats What to Expect from Class: One-hour education session and Q&A with instructor and registered dietitian, Marissa Chiapperino Two-hour hands-on cooking activity in which you will prepare and take home 4-5 recipes that align with the educational topic discussed this session Please bring to the class: Close-toed shoes, preferably non-slip (sneakers will work just fine) 4-5 meal containers to take food home Pen and paper It will be helpful to have taken “What is a Carbohydrate,” “What is a Protein” and “What is a Fat” but is not necessary. Instructor Marissa Chiapperino

Introduction to Figure Drawing ARTS 068.51, CRN 36425

$189
Calendar Oct 24, 2023 at 6:15 pm

Ever want to draw people? Do you improve the people you are drawing? This class we will be learning multiple strategies to drawing realistic figures. We will be learning gesture drawings, using blocking and learning the anatomy of the body. We will also be working on drawing faces, ears, hands and feet. Improve your figurative drawings all in a fun environment. Materials between $25-$50 not included in tuition fee. Students will receive a list of materials after registering to the class. No class October 31. Instructor Melissa Pandina.

Residential Interior Design 2 HOME 003.51, CRN 36224

$179
Calendar Oct 25, 2023 at 6 pm
Learn to create and build an entire design board complete with colors, samples, and accessories. Integrate a room’s separate elements into one cohesive style. Learn color wheel basics along with color and spatial relationships, and how these relationships can be used to create a variety of different environments. Instructor: JoAnn Duza-Athas

PickleBall Intermediate Level HLTH 076.52, CRN 36504

$90
Calendar Oct 26, 2023 at 10 am
Designed for the player who has limited Pickleball experience and/or has taken the beginner class. Improve groundstrokes, overheads, volleys and serves. Add direction, control and accuracy to forehand/backhand shots, volleys, serves and drive shots. Initiate a dink rally! Location: Bartley Athletic Center, HCC

1st Things First: Primi e Tartufi (Northern Italian Filled Pasta + Truffles FOOD 098.51, CRN 36450

$95
Calendar Oct 26, 2023 at 6 pm

Italian white truffle season descends upon us in the fall, where we can bring the taste of Alba right directly into our Massachusetts kitchen. Paired with regional Piemontese stuffed pasta you'll be transported to the northern hills of Italy. Instructor Hannah Morrow

Color Photography ARTS 011.51, CRN 35047

$179
Calendar Oct 26, 2023 at 6:15 pm

Refine your color picture-making skills. Work `in synch' with your digital camera giving your work the `WOW' factor. We'll cover framing, composition, light and shadow, and working with color. We'll explore your specific interests: family portraits, pet photos, action shots, close-up nature photos and more. Course is structured around student needs and includes instructor/group critiques. The class will be conducted on campus. Instructor: Dino Diaz

Nutrition for Diabetes: What is a Carbohydrate? FOOD 092.56, CRN 36433

$84
Calendar Nov 2, 2023 at 6 pm

Balancing carbohydrates are key to managing diabetes. Come learn what a “carb” is, where it is found in food, its role in the body and most importantly, how to incorporate it into your daily meal plan. Carbohydrates are not off limits with diabetes and do not have to be boring. Desserts can be tricky but not only can they fit into everyone's meal plan but they can be tasty and guilt free too! RECIPES: Desserts for Diabetes Chocolate Date Spread Oatmeal Cookies Orange Chamomile Blondies Homemade Popcorn 4 Ways! Caramelized Spiced Pears What to Expect from Class: One-hour education session and Q&A with instructor and registered dietitian, Marissa Chiapperino Two-hour hands-on cooking activity in which you will prepare and take home 4-5 recipes that align with the educational topic discussed this session Please bring to class: Close-toed shoes, preferably non-slip (sneakers will work just fine) 4-5 meal containers to take food home Pen and paper Instructor Marissa Chiapperino





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