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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.

Are you motivated to learn SIGN language? ASL is the visual gestural language used by the Deaf community. It has its own unique grammar, sentence structure, and facial expressions. This class is for anyone that is new to ASL or looking for a refresher. Don is part of the deaf community and promises this immersive class will be fun and filled with plenty of conversation as well as practical exercises. In the first class, we will have an interpreter to help communicate the class syllabus. In these 10 sessions, you will learn about Deaf culture and how to communicate with basic introductions, numbers, alphabets, colors, food, people, places, restaurants, geography, etc. Handouts and videos will also be introduced weekly to help reinforce your newly learned skills. Some homework will be assigned to help you progress with ease. Recommended minimum age: High School "Don brings real world use of ASL, facial expressions and deaf culture to communicate with deaf individuals that goes beyond simple words in ASL."

Join John, an enthusiastic musician with years of teaching experience, to learn basic acoustic guitar skills and work on learning a few chords through popular songs. Everyone will be playing music before long! This class is designed for those of all ages, with little or no experience, as well as those who have experience and are looking for a tune-up or refresher and a chance to gather with a group for more practice. Bring your guitar, and an electronic tuner which is strongly recommended, but not a prerequisite. "I learned more in Guitar for Beginners than I have in decades of playing. The instructor, John Creech is outstanding. He is extraordinary in both his knowledge of the instrument and his support for his students. I recommend this course for anyone interested in getting a great start on learning guitar." "This class was a joy to take! John is gifted in his musical talents and ability to teach it to others!" Wendy

Based on practices developed by Bobby McFerrin and his collaborators, Circle Singing is a supportive, judgment-free space to sing with others without having to read music. Leaders create songs in the moment — patterns, percussive sounds, rhythms, harmonies, melodies — and teach the parts orally to the rest of the group. The parts layer together into completely original compositions, each song a unique creation, never sung before, never to be sung again. Jody will lead the group singing and will also teach different aspects of how to create an improvised ‘song’ for singers who want an opportunity to lead. There will be no pressure to lead if you don’t feel ready! It's a playful, joyful community singing experience. All voices are welcome! Feel free to contact Jody at jjalbright58@gmail.com if you have any questions. "Jody consistently creates a safe environment that warmly invites singers to participate, explore, and play — regardless of singing experience." -Linda "Jody’s class was a delight. It gave me confidence to jump right into singing improvisation with the circle of classmates. I look forward to the next opportunity to sing with Jody." -Sharyl