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Holyoke Community College



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Introduction to Bartending FOOD 102.51, CRN 36458

$269
Calendar Sep 17, 2024 at 6 pm
Get ready for the ultimate cocktail adventure at Intro to Bartending! Our emphasis on professionalism and responsible alcohol service will ensure you're equipped with the knowledge to create a safe and enjoyable environment for all. Join us to lower the odds of alcohol related incidents, offering phenomenal customer service and satisfaction, and being a driving force for community safety. Embrace this opportunity to enhance your career while fostering a secure and thriving work environment. Let's shake things up and add a splash of fun to your skills! Students are responsible to purchase recipe book and bartending kit before class starts.

Wine Tasting: California Wines FOOD 105.51, CRN 36622

$59
Calendar Sep 17, 2024 at 6 pm
Learn more and taste great wines from throughout California that cost less than $25 a bottle. We'll be tasting red, white and sparkling wines from Napa, Sonoma and other lesser-known wine regions in California and learning more about each wine region. Instructor Kenneth Ross.

Nia Dance HLTH 069.51, CRN 36418

$99
Calendar Sep 18, 2024 at 6:15 pm
Enjoy a barefooted cardio-dance workout, energizing and conditioning the whole body! Dancing and moving to soul stirring music, Nia blends the precision and strength of the martial arts, the creative joy of the dance arts and the relaxing and restorative energy of the healing arts. While personalizing your intensity levels and through the mind body integrative action of Nia, you will find increased cardiovascular fitness, enhanced balance and flexibility as well as reducing stress and toning the body. Exercise will never be the same again! Come experience this joyful, fun, and exhilarating movement we call Nia! All levels of fitness are welcome. (Optional to bring a yoga mat for floor work at the end of class). No class on November 22.

Beginner Sewing with Andrea Zax HOME 026.51, CRN 36591

$99
Calendar Sep 24, 2024 at 6 pm
If you have always wanted to sew and feel you need some hands on guidance come to this class. Do you want to make a pillow, placemats or hem some pants? Bring your sewing machine, project ideas and come to this class. We will review how to thread and set up your machine and then start sewing! Bring some woven cotton or cotton blend fabric, thread to match, scissors for fabric, seam ripper, measuring tape, pins, a note book to write in and enthusiasm to sew!

Power Yoga: Energize & Elevate HLTH 079.51, CRN 36597

$59
Calendar Sep 30, 2024 at 5:30 pm

Unlock your body’s potential with Flexibility Flow, a rejuvenating power yoga class designed to enhance flexibility, lengthen muscles, and improve range of motion. This class offers a welcoming environment for all levels to explore and expand flexibility through an invigorating sequence. Benefits Increased range of motion & flexibility Improved Posture & Alignment Enhanced Muscle Strength & Tone Reduced Muscle Stiffness & Joint Pain Increased relaxation & Stress Relief This class is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their flexibility and explore power yoga. Come prepared to stretch your limits both physically and mentally and leave with a sense of lightness and freedom in your body. With over two years of experience in Power Yoga and teacher training from West Hartford Yoga, Crysta Ascolillo offers classes that challenge and reward students of all levels. Passionate about fostering growth and well-being, she brings enthusiasm and support to every session, helping you cultivate strength and joy on the mat.

Estate Planning 101 LEGL 016.51, CRN 36596

$179
Calendar Oct 3, 2024 at 6 pm
In this high level overview of Estate Planning, students will have a brief introduction to several aspects of Estate Planning including the Health Care Proxy, Advance Directives and the differences between an Advance Directive, Living Will, DNR, and MOLST, HIPAA Releases etc. Also covered will be the risks of jointly titled property, the importance of the Power of Attorney, the two types of POAs as well as the key provisions in a well-drafted POA. The Probate process will also be covered including what is probate and why it is needed, the three ways to avoid probate, the importance of the Will and most importantly, the key provisions in a well-drafted Will. Instructor Atty. Karen Jackson

Conversational Spanish 2 LANG 009.51, CRN 36585

$179
Calendar Oct 8, 2024 at 6 pm
Build upon the key sounds, vocabulary, and phrases. Use everyday expressions to discuss topics such as shopping, holidays and travel and making arrangements while having fun in the process. Instructor Karolina Kopczynski.

Retirement Planning MONY 009.51, CRN 35395

$75
Calendar Oct 8, 2024 at 6 pm
Will you be financially ready to retire at the age you're planning? If you haven't started planning, how do you begin the process? In this comprehensive retirement planning course, learn strategies on how to: create your own goals for a successful retirement; plan your retirement income to preserve a comfortable standard of living; transfer the risk of potential losses before and during retirement; remain financially flexible during retirement; reduce or eliminate taxes, expenses, delays and legal challenges with estate planning. Program includes free Text/Reference Guide and Personal Financial Fact Finder. Non-credit tuition includes couples. Instructor Jack Yvon.




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