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Wine Tasting: Rhone Wines FOOD105.52 CRN17002

$59
Calendar Mar 11, 2025 at 6 pm

France's Rhone region has an amazing array of affordable, outstanding wines. In this class, we will taste and learn more about these red and white wines from one of the best wine regions in Southern France. Instructor Ken Ross.

The Fine Art of Drawing ARTS 071.51, CRN 16989

$189
Calendar Mar 11, 2025 at 6:15 pm
Are you ready to bring your drawing skills to the next level? Drawing is such a versatile medium. We will move into finished drawing techniques. Explore creating bold, graphic drawings one week and subtle greyscale drawings the next and even using patterns ( like zen tangle) to embolden black and white pictures. We will be exploring shading techniques, light and shadow and how to capture detail without losing form. We will be using pencils, water soluble graphite, conte crayons, scratch board and pen and ink. All levels welcome. Materials cost around $25-$75 and are NOT included. Instructor Melissa Pandina.

Retirement Planning Today MONY 009.51, CRN 15402

$75
Calendar Mar 18, 2025 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.

Intermediate Acrylics ARTS 067.51, CRN 16982

$189
Calendar Mar 24, 2025 at 6:15 pm

Continue your exploration in acrylics. In this class, you will learn the importance of underpaintings and different lightning situations. We will explore different techniques to get to your desired style and the importance of warm and cool colors. This class takes you from acrylic sketches to finished paintings. Most students will finish 1‐2 paintings. All levels welcome but class is geared to beginners. Materials cost around $100 and are NOT included. Instructor Melissa Pandina. No class April 21

Nia Dance HLTH 069.52, CRN 16990

$99
Calendar Apr 2, 2025 at 6:30 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. Instructor Beth Foster.

Conversational French 2 LANG 006.51, CRN 16992

$179
Calendar Apr 8, 2025 at 6 pm
Want to learn more French? The goal of the class is to emphasize the ability of each student to discuss topics such as holidays, services and travel using everyday expressions. The class will prepare you with the basic foundation for a safe and fun “sejour” in France or other francophone countries. At the end of the course, you will have a better understanding of the French culture and will be more confident in conversing in French. Suggested prerequisite: a basic knowledge in French grammar. Instructor Ingrid Vega.

Discover Your Hue HOME 031.51, CRN 16988

$125
Calendar Apr 8, 2025 at 6 pm

Understand the fundamentals of design... Space, Line, Form, Light, Color, Texture and Pattern and how to use these elements to create a visually pleasing and functional space. Instructor Joann Dusza ‐ Athas.

Wine Tasting: Rose Wines FOOD 105.53, CRN 17003

$59
Calendar Apr 8, 2025 at 6 pm
Just in time for spring, we will taste and learn more about rose wines from around the world, including rose wines from France's Provence region as well as other great wine regions. Instructor Ken Ross.




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