Access At CVUHS

Emmy Hilliard of Grow Digital Skills, will help you discover the power of all things tech and computer related. The topics are endless and current based on what's trending in this fast moving digital world. You cannot escape using digital media, social media, the web, apps, and AI in this modern world. All you can do is learn about it, learn how to use it, and learn how to optimize or minimize it to suit your lifestyle. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and be ready to dig deep into each series. Each series is 2-sessions and held in-person at CVU High School. Handouts will be available as a reference during each presentation with Q&A at the end of the class. If you shop online, use smart home devices or own a smartphone, tablet, laptop, desktop, TV, or iPad then you will leave each series more informed and a healthier digital citizen. All ages welcome! 1. "Travel Tech Mastery" (Feb 10 & March 10) Finding the best travel deals online Navigation and translation for travel and map apps Staying connected while traveling 2. "AI Tools for Everyday Life: Your Personal Digital Assistant" (March 5 & 12) Using ChatGPT for writing, recipes, and planning Free AI tools for image creation and editing Practical applications for daily tasks 3. "iPhone/iPad Mastery" (March 10 & 17) Essential features and hidden gems Accessibility settings and health features Emergency settings and security features 4. "Photos to Memories" (March 19 & 26) Organizing and sharing digital photos Creating digital photo books Cloud backup strategies 5. "Online Shopping Safety & Savings" (April 7 & 14) Price comparison tools Spotting legitimate vs. suspicious stores Amazon and Facebook Marketplace basics 6. "Cutting the Cord: Streaming TV Guide" (April 30 & May 7) Understanding streaming services Hardware options and setup Cost-saving strategies 7. "Social Media Without the Stress" (May 12 & 19) Facebook and Instagram basics Privacy settings and security Connecting with family and interest groups 8. "Smart Home Basics" (June 2 & 9) Simple, smart home devices Voice controls and automation Safety and convenience features Each topic within the series is independent. Sign up for your topic of interest, or sign up for all! "Great classes with a passionate instructor, well versed in multiple topics. Would definitely attend another class with Emmy!"

How would you like to take a trip to Paris, or just refresh your French? This 10 week class will cover basic vocabulary, greetings, phrases, and what you need to make full sentences or ask questions. We will also work on some strategies that will help you to learn in the future. Through games, songs, videos, storytelling, and humor, you will acquire the language you need to get around if you are traveling or interacting with French speakers while acquiring some culture at the same time. We will be reinforcing class time with some text and written exercises. Please purchase a new copy of the textbook: Easy French Step by Step (McGraw Hill) from Amazon or order from your local bookstore. This class will meet online. You will receive an email prior to the start date of your class with information on how to participate.

Unlock the power of composition and take your photography to the next level! In this class, we’ll explore key principles like balance, framing, simplicity, leading lines, symmetry, perspective, and many more to create visually compelling images. Learn how to guide the viewer’s eye Discover the impact of color Explore what can be done with post-processing to further improve your photo Join this workshop and elevate your photographic storytelling through composition! This is an online and interactive workshop presentation using Zoom. An email will be sent prior to the start date with information on how to join. "Bernhard is a fountain of information which he is willing to share. I want to take any class he was signed up to teach. Actually, that is why I signed up for all his classes."

This course is a continuation of the Access course, "Italian for Beginners," where we will go more in-depth with verb tenses and conjugations, further develop our speaking, reading, writing, grammar, & listening abilities, increase our vocabulary, and more! This course is perfect for those who wish to further develop their beginning Italian language skills and their understanding of the Italian way of life! Prerequisite is Italian for Beginners I or a basic foundation of Italian language. If you are unsure if this class is right for you, please contact us as we will connect you with the instructor. Please note that this is not considered an intermediate level. Liz Winn taught for 30 years in the public school system with both music and classroom, and now continues to teach Italian. She once lived in Rome, and goes back about once a year to continue the immersion of the language and of the culture. Liz teaches to the needs/wants of her students. Expect to have a lot of fun while learning! This is an online class that will meet via Zoom or Google Meet. An invitation will be emailed prior to the start date. Emailed handouts, videos, and some homework will be provided for weekly review and to help you progress with ease. "After taking both Fall and Spring beginner Italian courses, I mastered some basic grammatical rules, developed a working vocabulary, and was able to "speak Italian" on a trip to Italy. Thanks Liz!"

"Ciao e Benvenuto!" Imagine sitting on a small table in a piazza of a village in Italy. The waiter comes over and you converse in Italian. This course will give you the fundamentals of the Italian language as well as some useful phrases and ways to get around. This is an introductory course focused on the Italian language and culture where we will learn all about pronunciation, basic phrases, important vocabulary, and a sense of the everyday life and culture of Italy including food, wine, art, and how to get around this amazing country. We will also cover grammar such as articles, and beginning verb tenses and conjugations using the outline from CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Italian I will cover half of beginning level A1, and Italian II will cover the remainder of A1. This is a perfect course for those who want to begin learning a new language whether for the fun of it or for citizenship as well as for those who simply want to travel to Italy. There will be opportunities for speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Liz Winn taught for 30 years in the public school system with both music and classroom, and now continues to teach Italian. She once lived in Rome, and goes back about once a year to continue the immersion of the language and of the culture. Liz teaches to the needs/wants of her students. Expect to have a lot of fun while learning! This is an online class that will meet via Zoom or Google Meet. An invitation will be emailed prior to the start date, as well as handouts to help you progress with ease.. (Note: We do not follow a textbook, however a couple workbooks can be recommended if that best suits your learning style.) "Imparare l'italiano è divertente! (Learning Italian is fun!) - The online coarse is short but hits the important points in learning a new language. Liz is a great instructor and brings her personal experiences, living and visiting Italy, making the class very practical. Grazie mille!"

Lift up our community and join us for the second CVU Empty Bowls Dinner, Thursday, April 10th, 6:00pm at the CVU High School Café. This popular event sold out quickly last year, so don't delay in purchasing your tickets. Only 300 tickets available! NOTE: TICKETS WILL NOT BE FOR SALE AT THE EVENT! Empty Bowls is a global grassroots movement that rallies communities to combat food insecurity. Community members are invited to participate in a soup dinner to raise money for a local food shelf. This year's recipient will be the Hinesburg Food Shelf at the Hinesburg Community Resource Center. The Hinesburg Community Resource Center (HCRC) is a volunteer non-profit 501(C)3 organization of neighbors helping neighbors. HCRC responds to the needs of Hinesburg area residents while we build community and extend a helping hand. Tickets: $20 donation per adult, $10 donation per child (<12 years). Donations: If you are not able to make the dinner event OR in addition to your dinner ticket, please consider a monetary donation. All monetary donations are tax deductible (A donation receipt will be emailed after the event, from HCRC, for your tax records). Select an amount from the green DONTATIONS tab below and follow the prompts to check out. If you would prefer to mail a check, please make it payable directly to the Hinesburg Community Resource Center, PO Box 444, Hinesburg, VT 05461. If you need help registering for tickets or making a donation online, contact us at 802-482-7194. Event: Each ticket will include one food grade handmade ceramic bowl*, and a dinner of homemade soups (vegan and vegetarian options available), artesian bread, and Sisters of Anarchy scooped ice-cream. *Your chosen bowl will act as a continuous reminder that your contribution helped fill the “bowls that go empty every day” in our state. . Silent Auction*: Featured products donated by local businesses, additional bowls, as well as beautiful wooden cutting boards handcrafted by CVU woodworking students will be open for bid. Payment by cash or check is preferred. Credit card payments can be arranged. (*if you own a business and would like to contribute a product or service please contact access@cvsdvt.org) Sponsors*: Thank you to those that have already made a generous contribution! *If you own a business and would like to sponsor this event, please email access@cvsdvt.org.