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WELCOME
Welcome to Continuing Education’s spring 2011 semester at Queensborough!
We are expanding our Nutrition and Wellness programs to include Aromatherapy and Self-Defense for Women. New programs in entertainment are fun-filled journeys that include From Vaudeville to TV and Wall-to-Weill. Or explore literatures applications in film in the Literature into Film course.
If cooking pleases you, then try our What’s for Dinner program, a creative new approach to planning family meals.
These are a few of our many intellectual and recreational offerings in the 50+ Club. We look forward to seeing you on campus this spring.
Diane Bova Call, EdD Denise Ward, MBA Interim President Dean, Continuing Education Queensborough Community College and Workforce Development
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CONTINUING EDUCATION also offers courses and certificate programs in
Professional Development & Preparatory Skills, Personal Enrichment, and Kids College.
Please call our office to receive any of these catalogs, and/or program details and scheduling information at 718.631.6343 or visit our website at qcc.cuny.edu/ContEd
Professional Development & Preparatory Skills
Certificates: Accounting, AutoCAD, Bookkeeping, Blueprint Reading, Interior Design & Decorating, Medical Biller, Online, Paralegal
Certifications:Alcohol & Substance Abuse CounselingAllied Health: ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life
Support), CEVO (Ambulance/Emergency Vehicle Operator), CPR, ECG & Pharmacology, EKG Technician, EMT, Emergency Room Technician, Standard First Aid, Hemodialysis Technician, IV Technician, PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), Phlebotomy Technician
Home Health AideHospitalityNursing AssistantMassage Therapy LicensingNotary Public Exam PrepReiki: Levels 1 & 2)Registered Nurse: Refresher, SimulationDriver Instructor Programs: Driver Education
Seminar & Classroom Teaching TechniquesEntomology & Pest Control Technology Infection ControlPersonal & Group TrainingReal Estate: Salesperson & BrokerSolidWorks® Teacher Professional Education: Child Abuse & ID
Reporting, Bullying, L.A.S.T. Preparation, School Violence Prevention
Web Design & AdministratinWorkforce Academy
Preparatory SkillsComputers & Web DesignESL (English as a Second Language)GED (General Equivalency Diploma preparation)Foreign Accent ReductionLanguages: Chinese, Croatian, French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish Preparatory programs for GED & ESL
Personal EnrichmentLeisure & Lifestyle: Arts (Drawing & Painting) Books & Brunch, Computers, Driving Programs (Autos, Boats, Motorcycles), Film. Financial Management, History Seminar Series, Languages, Music (Cultural & Singing), Photography, Writing (Creative, Poetry)Recreation & Sports: Dance (Ballroom, Belly, Country, Jazz, Latin, Tap), Golf, Mindful Movement (Pilates, Self-Defense, Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba®), Swimming (Aqua Aerobics, Community, Instruction), Tennis, Volleyball, Wellness (Aromatherapy, Cooking, Nutrition, Meditation, Reiki, Therapeutic Touch)
Kids CollegeChinese AcademyDrivers EducationEnrichment: Arts & Crafts, Drawing, Math, Reading, Writing,Game Builders Academy®: Fashion Design, Video Design & DevelopmentPerforming Arts: Dramatics, Fashion Design-GBA®, MusicSports: Lifeguard Training, Swimming, Tae Kwon Do, Tennis Test Prep: Elementary-NYS Mandated (English, Math, Science, Social Studies), Regents (Math & Verbal), (Algebra, Biology-Living Environment, Chemistry, English, Geometry, Trigonometry) Summer Camps: Summer Academy, Theater Workshop
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50+ CLUB ................................................................................................................. 3Membership.............................................................................................................................3Manhattan ................................................................................................................................4Art ..............................................................................................................................................4Literary .....................................................................................................................................5History ......................................................................................................................................6Music .........................................................................................................................................7Wellness ...................................................................................................................................8Mindful Movement .............................................................................................................9Nutrition .................................................................................................................................. 10Dance ........................................................................................................................................ 10Computer Skills ..................................................................................................................... 11Financial Management ....................................................................................................... 12Languages ................................................................................................................................ 12
REGISTRATION INFORMATION ....................................................................... 16
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450+ Club
WELCOME TO THE 50+ ClubLet’s celebrate the 50+ club’s third anniver-sary! We continue to have innovative classes and always have something new for every taste. Why not invite a friend to join you & share the experience on campus here at Queensborough. Don’t forget the mem-bership benefits package including 10% dis-counts on breakfast & lunch at the Oakland Dining Hall.
To those of you new to the 50+ Club, as a member of the club we offer you a full array of membership benefits which are listed in the box on the right.
Classes are being offered on the Queensborough campus unless indicated as Manhattan.
TO JOINYou can join the 50+ Club by mail, fax 718.281.5538 or phone 718.631.6343. You can also walk in to the Continuing Education office in the Library Building – Room 118P to register.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITSTerm Membership in the Club brings many benefits including:• Over 30 tuition-based courses
offered in the day, evening and weekend on the Queensborough Community College campus.
• Highly respected faculty, who are global experts in business, culture, politics and the humanities.
• $5 off a pair of tickets for up to two (2) performances in the Spring 2011 season of QPAC.
• Discounted breakfast and lunch dining at the Oakland Dining Hall.
• Parking may be available on campus.• A series of Free Lectures.• Several opportunities to meet new
friends and business colleagues.
MEMBERSHIP FEE & TUITION:Membership Fee: $75 per semesterTuition Based Courses: Price Bundled• Choose any 1-3 courses: $140• Choose any 4-6 courses: $235• Additional courses above 6 are $50 eachFree Lectures are in addition to your bundled tuition based selectionsNote: Refund & Cancellation Policy for 50+ Club: Please be aware that cancella-tions of your selected class(es) may occur, in which case you can opt to register for another course, due to CE policy of no refunds for individualized classes that are part of the price bundle.
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Please Note: that 50+ Club members have provided feedback to have eligibility toward a broader range of offerings available; therefore, many classes are scheduled with mixed age groups.
Those marked with a u are not only for 50+ Club members.
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Dr. Diane B. Call, Interim President
Dr. Karen Steele, Acting Vice President, Academic Affairs
OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATIONDenise A. Ward, Dean
Arpy S. Coherian, Assistant DirectorBarbara Nasewicz, Assistant to Director
Jeffrey Chen, Program Manager - Workforce & Professional Development
Jacqueline Montgomery, Program Manager -Personal Enrichment, Kids College and 50+ Club
Jerri Lynn Fields, Program Manager -Grants & Project Development
Darlene O'Rourke, Administrative Coordinator - Grants & Marketing Assistant
Alan Werner, Community Outreach CoordinatorMichelle Brown, Assistant AccountantJanet Rhein, Administrative Assistant
Krista D'Anna, Office AssistantJacqueline Fuentes, Gail Grayson, Yang Xu
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Sketching in the Galleries: u Drawing Inspiration from the MetMeera E. Thompson, MFA, Fine Arts, shows at the Atlantic Gallery in Chelsea. Her paintings may also be viewed on line @ www.meerathompson.com.
This drawing course meets in the galleries of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street). Sketching from works of art allows both beginning and advanced students the oppor-tunity to improve their skills while gaining a deeper appreciation of the museum’s collections. Each week we will concentrate on a particular concept or technique in drawing as we visit different galleries. We will be looking at Western paintings and sculptures as well as objects from other cultures. The course examines crucial issues in drawing and pres-ents the museum’s vast holdings as an inspiring resource for those interested in drawing.Please bring a 9” x 12” or larger pad of heavy white paper, a 4B pencil and a kneaded eraser to the first class. Meet the instructor in the lobby at the Group Registration Desk. Note: a nominal admission of $2/day will be required for museum.
ARX-148 TP Tues, 8 sessions: March 1-May 17 (skip 3/15, 22; 4/19, 26) @ 2-4:30pm
Additional $75 tuition required.
Saturday at the Movies: uYour Chance to Become a Part of the New York Arts ScenePresented by Media Educators Association
Participants will see previews of new (major and independent) Hollywood and foreign films, then discuss and evaluate them. On occasion, the actors, producers and writers attend and participate. Otherwise, the pro-gram’s director conducts a lively discussion of the week’s film. Tabulated results are forwarded to the studios and film publicists. Screenings are held at a comfortable mid-town-Manhattan theater. Off-campus location given at registration. Note: Additional $95 fee.
PSX-301 SA Sat, 10 sessions/films: March 5-May 21 (skip 4/16, 23) @ 9:15am-noon
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Drawing Portraits uKatalin Papp, MFA (NY School of Visual Arts), award-winning artist
Learn to train the eyes to recognize the anat-omy, poise and expression when depicting a head, shoulder and neck, to create a balanced pose in simple lines, or shading. Experiment with soft 3B pencil, using pictures as a guide to make drawings. Materials required: 9”x12” Bristol Velum drawing pad, 3B Pencil, eraser. ARX-113 SA Sat, 8 sessions: Feb. 26-April 16 @ 10am-noon
Astonishing Watercolors u Katalin Papp, see above credentials
Learn to create the most astonishing water-colors using techniques ranging from dry-brush, wet-into-wet and wet-into-dry, lifting, pouring, texturing, glazing, and more! Please ask for materials list at time of registration. Approximate cost of supplies is $100. ARX-120 SP Sat, 8 sessions: Feb. 26-April 16 @ noon-2pm
Color Pencils for Beginners uKatalin Papp, see above credentials
Rediscover the color pencil of your childhood and take it to the next level. Learn how to draw with this exciting medium: explore value intensity, color temperature, complementary colors, form shadow, reflective shadow, and more! Bring SOFT Prisma Color or Spectra Color pencil set, Strathmore drawing pad, ruler, tracing paper, eraser, sharpener, erasing shield, desk brush, colorless blender pencil B4. ARX-117 SP Sat, 8 sessions: Feb. 26-April 16 @ 2-4pm
Decorative Faux Painting uAlan Klockler, mixed media artist
Learn techniques for creating beautiful walls with sponging, rag rolling, faux brick and stone, stripes and/or marbeling faux finishes. All are created with household and/or craft paint and tools from hardware or craft stores. IDX-114 T Tues, 6 sessions: March 29-May 17 (skip 4/19, 26) @ 6:45-9:45pm,
Additional $70 material fee payable to instructor at first class.
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By the Book u Mary F. Tomaselli, M.L.S. (Master of Library Science)
We will begin the semester with Tim O’Brien’s novel In the Lake of the Woods, followed by The Magician’s Assistant by Ann Patchett. Then we will consider Angels and Insects by A.S. Byatt and Louis Auchincloss’s Her Infinite Variety. Note: Titles are subject to change except for first book/day of class.ENX-154 T Tues, 4 sessions: Feb. 15, March 15, April 12, May 10 @ 6:30-7:30pm
Creative Writing uSusie Garber, author of novels, short stories, memoirs, and poems, and professional articles. Co-director of LIFE (Literacy Institute for Yeshiva Educators), a summer institute which presents top experts on literacy to educators in the tri-state area; consultant in many schools, and; presenter of writing workshops at various colleges.
Please bring a notebook and your imagination!
Everyone Has a Story to TellJoin an inspiring writing class to learn the craft strategies of authors. Explore how to craft your story and memoir to launch you into writing. You will have a piece to submit at the end of these sessions. Open to everyone: new participants and those returning from Introduction (ENX-152).ENX-172 R Thurs, 6 sessions: May 5-June 16 (skip 6/9) @ 6:30-8pm
Poetry Writing for AllIf you love words and crafting writing, try your hand at poetry writing! Explore the craft of classic poets, including Emily Dickinson, William Wordsworth, Langston Hughes, and Robert Frost. Study poetry tools and experi-ment with different types of poetry writing to craft, revise, and polish poetry for submission while enjoying the beauty of the English lan-guage in the process. Please bring a notebook and your imagination!ENX-164 R Thurs, 6 sessions: May 5-June 16 (skip 6/9) @ 8-9:30pm
Literature into Film uHave you ever wondered how books turned perfectly into film? What are the differences between literary and film genre?
Examine the transformation in genre when novels are made into films by reading novels and then viewing the film. Discuss the impact of how each form was developed and the influ-ences based on the cultural & historical events of the time. Understand literary and cinematic elements of novels and films. Prerequisite: Please begin to read the first book To Kill a Mockingbird. ENX-236 T Tues, 6 sessions: Feb. 22-March 29 @ 6:15-8:15pm
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Transform Yourself: Understanding & Writing Poetry uMario Starace, author, MA (Rehabilitation Counseling) - New York University, BA (Human Relations and Psychology) – Pace University;
Unleash the creative spirit of the poet within you. Transform how you look at life by an enriched appreciation for all its joyful expressions. By reading the likes of Whitman, Emerson, Rumi, and Thoreau, you will cultivate a transformed view of life.ENX-118 SA Sat, 3 sessions: April 30-May 14 @ 10am-noon
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PLEASE NOTE: LIMIT TO ONLY TWO (2) CLASS SELECTIONS FROM BELOW COURSE LISTINGS
Look for the Union Label: The Epic Story of Labor in AmericaThe fight for security and dignity of American workers has helped to shape our national expe-rience. Important union leaders including Samuel Gompers, Eugene Debs, Mother Jones, Big Bill Heywood, Joe Hill, John L. Lewis, Walter Reuther, Sidney Hillman and Albert Shanker have influenced all Americans. Today’s unionism is under attack by voices on the right and left, but very few know its history and importance in the growth of America’s strong middle class.Suggested Readings: There is Power in a Union: The Epic Story of Labor in America by Philip Dray; A Very Different Age: Americans of the Progressive Era by Steven J. Diner, and: The Strike that Changed New York: Blacks, Whites, and the Ocean Hill-Brownsville Crisis by Jerald E. Podair.HIX-270 R Thurs, 2 sessions: March 3 & 10 @ 7:30-9:30pm
Colonialism: The End of Empire What was Colonialism and how did it affect world history? Today’s headlines can be traced back to the 1800s in which European nations spread their influence throughout the world. Colonialism can be viewed in many ways, both positive and negative, because it is a very complex subject. This class will excite and inform you, while increasing your understanding of history.Suggested Readings: Histories of The Hanged: The Dirty War in Kenya and the End of Empire by David Anton Anderson; Ornamentalism: How the British Saw Their Empire by David Cannadine; The Cambridge Illustrated History of the British Empire by P.J. Marshall, and; Orientalism by Edward W. Said.HIX-259 R Thurs, 2 sessions: March 17 & 24 @ 7:30-9:30pm
What is Right & Wrong with America’s Education SystemGo behind the headlines to seek the real story of America’s schools. Using a historical view to examine how we got here and how can we improve our system in a positive way. This is one of the most important classes you will ever take; America’s future is at stake. HIX-271 R Thurs, 1 session: March 31 @ 7:30-9:30pm
Ulysses S. Grant: American Hero 2011 will mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. We will re-establish Ulysses S. Grant as one of America’s greatest military and political leaders. Ulysses S. Grant saved the union. This year some wanted to take Grant’s picture off the fifty dollar bill; when you take this class, you will learn why they were wrong.Suggested Readings: U.S Grant and the American Military Tradition by Bruce Catton; Ulysses S. Grant: Memoirs and Selected Letters by William S. McFeely; Vicksburg, 1863 by Winston Groom, and; U.S. Grant American Hero, American Myth (Civil War America) by Joan Waugh. HIX-204 R Thurs, 2 sessions: May 12 & 19 @ 7:30-9:30pm
History Seminar SeriesGerald Matacotta, MA, history instructor
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Wall-to-Wall WeilLeona Schwab, BA in Political Science, coursework toward PhD in Ethnomusicology
A survey of the musical theatre works of Kurt Weil. He brought in his music a broad vision of individual humanity as well as social & political subjects. After writing the Three Penny Opera in Germany, he emigrated to America via France & England to collaborate with Ira Gershwin, Ogden Nash & others and influenced future American composers of musical theatre.FPCX-135 FP Fri, 5 sessions: March 4-April 1 @ 1-2:30pm
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Sing! Sing! Sing!Sing! Sing! Sing!
David Close Artistic Director and Conductor
Experience the joy of choral singing as a member of the Oratorio Society of Queens. For over 84 years, OSQ has presented great choral masterpieces for the Queens community. Become part of this great tradition! Rehearsals are held on Monday nights, beginning January 10, 2011 in the Social Hall of the North Presbyterian Church, 25-33 154th Street, Flushing. Parking is plentiful. A listening is required. Oratorio’s Annual Spring Concert will be performed on Sunday, May 22 at 4 pm in the Queensborough Performing Arts Center. Dress rehearsal is Saturday, May 21 from 2-5 pm. Full-year membership: $175 Mondays, 7:45 - 10 pm For more details and to register, call 718-279-3006.
QPAC Cultural Partner for the Arts
From Vaudeville to TVLeona Schwab, BA in Political Science, coursework toward PhD in Ethnomusicology
Explore the artistry and music of Fannie Brice (Baby Snooks), Sophie Tucker (the Last of the Red Hot Mamas), & Eddie Cantor singer, & Al Jolson of Jazz Singer Fame.FPCX-136 FP Fri, 5 sessions: March 4-April 1 @ 2:30-4pm
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Singing Cabaret Style Workshop! uSusan Agin, MS, Director of Queensborough Performing Arts Center (QPAC), member of Actor's Equity, recording artist, voice coach, Cantor
Learn the fundamentals of cabaret, including choosing the appropriate musical material, song interpretation, microphone technique, connecting with an audience, overcoming stage fright and stage presence. Accompaniment provided with the use of pre-recorded tracks. Participants should have a song prepared to sing on the first day of class with a kara-oke accompaniment. A Cabaret performance, open to friends and family, will culminate on the last workshop date. MUX-130 M Mon, 7 sessions:Feb. 28-April 11 @ 6:15-7:45pm
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Meditation: Discover Peace & Harmony uMichele Mason, BA, holistic stress management consultant
Use meditation in daily life to help manage stress and assist self-healing and personal growth. Experience relaxation, mindfulness, focusing and visualizations, and the use of breath, sound and other methods to integrate body, mind and spirit. PSX-200 M Mon, 4 sessions: March 14-April 4 @ 6:15-8:15pm
Reiki I: Introduction uDeborah Lagana-Lorber, RN, MSN, Reiki Master/Teacher
Reiki is a gentle hands-on technique that pro-motes relaxation and stress reduction. Reiki (ray-key) means universal life force energy. By learning Reiki, you can apply life-force energy to yourself and others. Experience this ener-gy-balancing process that produces a feeling of calmness and well-being.
Learn the history of Reiki, the energy cen-ters of the body and how to practice on yourself and others. Each participant will have the opportunity to give and receive Reiki. Suggested textbook: Reiki, the Healing Touch – 1st & 2nd Degree Manual by William Lee Rand.PSX-240 T Tues, 1 session: April 12 @ 9:30am-5:30pm
Therapeutic Touch: Introduction uMichele Mason, BA, QTTT, and Barbara Matacotta, MAMichele and Barbara have taught “TT” exten-sively, both individually and together. Barbara is experienced in hospice and bereavement work and animal healing. Michele is a meditation teacher and holistic stress management and communications consultant.
This contemporary holistic healing modality gen-tly promotes relaxation to reduce stress and anxiety and boost the immune system. “TT” is a caring and compassionate approach to self healing and helping others. You will be intro-duced to the basic beginners TT treatment, the background and principles to incorporate some practical aspects of Therapeutic Touch into your everyday life. Please bring your lunch. PSX-245 S Sat, 1 session: April 9 @ 10am-4:30pm
Conscious Contentment: A Holistic Approach to Stress Management Mario Starace, MA, Holistic Practitioner & Wellness Consultant, and author of Spaces of Sanctuary.
This course will be an inspiration and help all individuals to shift stress into satisfac-tion through the practice of Conscious Contentment. This practice is supported through the modalities of breath work, relax-ation response, and aromatherapy.FPCX-249 W Wed, 3 sessions: March 16-30 @ 7-9pm
Aromatherapy: A Contemporary Alternative Healing Art uMario Starace, MA, Holistic Practitioner & Wellness Consultant, and author of Spaces of Sanctuary
Aromatherapy is the application of the heal-ing properties of a plant’s essential oils, which carry concentrations of aromatic substance and have come to be known as a fragrant cure. Essential Oils, possibly the oldest ther-apy known to mankind, can be anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, antiseptic, anti-parasitic, anti-depressant and a general stimulant for the immune system.
Aromatherapy I: IntroductionWe will cover the history and recent discover-ies of some scientific applications of Essential Oils. Everyday uses as well as the three basic models will be discussed.PSX-207 W Wed, 1 session: May 4 @ 7-9pm
Aromatherapy II: Practical ApplicationExplore applications of Essential Oils such as diffusing, inhalation, and direct applica-tion. Learn how to use therapeutic grade oils. Samples will be provided for participants.PSX-208 W Wed, 1 session: May 11 @ 7-9pm
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Hatha Yoga Susan Mandiberg, Esq., RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master, Feng Shui Consultant)
Stretch away stress with postures that strengthen all major muscle groups and have a therapeutic effect on glands and organs. Wear loose-fitting clothing and bring a towel and yoga sticky mat. Do not eat 2 hours prior to class.FPCX-100 MP Mon, 10 sessions: Feb. 28-May 16 (skip 4/18, 25) @ 5-6:30pm
Tai Chi: Basic u Wenmey Ting, Queensborough staff.
Treasure your life and do some proper exer-cise to keep you healthier and happier. Learn other exercises that you can do at home and in your own time.PEX-273 SA1 Sat, 8 sessions: March 5-April 30 @ 9-10:30am
Pilates u Susan Mitrani, Certified Power Pilates instructor, member of Pilates Method Alliance.
Joseph Pilates called it “contrology”: core strengthening and conditioning, incorporating fundamentals of breathing, centering, con-centration, control, isolation into a routine of precise movements. Strengthen the four layers of abdominal muscles and the pelvic floor, lengthen muscles of the lower back and hip, upper body exercises and stretching.PEX-254 F Fri, 7 sessions: March 4, 11; April 1, 8, 15, and; May 6, 13 @ 6:15-7:30pm
Qi-Gong: Mindful Movement Meryl Harmon Halem, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Board Certified Diplomate, Holistic Integrative Psychotherapist, professionally certified QiGong teacher, developed Harmonic Focus, incorporating QiGong/Meditation and other stress management modalities, dedicated much of her practice to working with seniors and those with whom they are connected.
Designed to introduce the ancient eastern practice of QiGong (pronounced “chee kung”) and incorporation of western mind/body principles. QiGong incorporates gentle movement, breath practice, self applied massage, and relaxation with meditation and visualization to facilitate and enhance the flow of qi energy and optimize your self healing abilities. Benefits include relaxation and tranquility, enhanced flexibility, confidence, strength, improved range of motion, concentration and awareness, increased vitality and the activation of your own internal self healing medicine within you. Customized easy-to-learn practices provided for your needs which can be performed sitting, standing, lying down or in a wheelchair. FPCX-109 RP Thurs, 8 sessions: Feb. 24-April 14 @ 2-3pm
Aqua AerobicsJoshua Bernstein, MS, Aqua Therapy License; Vijay Mistry, BA
Improve posture, muscle tone and coordina-tion while increasing strength, flexibility and endurance – without stress! FPCX-113 SA Sat, 8 sessions: Feb. 26-April 16 @ 11am-noon (Mistry)FPCX-113 ZA Sun, 8 sessions: Feb. 20-April 10 @ 8-9am (Bernstein)
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Self Defense for Women uWomen & girls of all ages from 10 to 100 are encouraged to attend!
Mary Jane Clay BA, Certified aerobic kick-boxing instructor, black belt candidate in the Martial Art of Tae Kwon Do; received additional training in personal safety from PREPARE: an IMPACT organization
Become safer, more empowered & assertive. Learn to trust your intuition & connect with your inner warrior. This course is especially for Moms, Grand Moms, Sisters, and BFF’s.
Learn practical physical techniques, boundary setting & de-escalation strategies. Develop the psychological & emotional skills that will prepare you to respond effectively to an attack. Loose attire required.PEX-374 SA Sat, 3 sessions: April 30-May 14 @ 10am-noon
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Country & Contemporary Line DancingRose Malinconico, MA
For a dancing good time, come on and get “in line,” a great way to exercise and have fun at the same time to a variety of music styles, including oldies and “newies”. FPCX-116 WP Wed, 8 sessions: March 9-May 4 (skip 4/20) @ 2-4pm
Ballroom Dance uDominick Paradise, professional dance instruc-tor, formerly with Fred Astaire & Arthur Murray Dance Studios
The ideal course in the art of Ballroom, Latin, and Hustle Dancing! Learn the proper tech-niques to become a good social dancer. PEX-261 F Fri, 8 sessions: Feb. 25-April 15 @ 7:45-9:15pm
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Nutrition & Wellness uMary Jane Clay, B.A., Graduate at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Certified Health Counselor by the Teacher’s College of Columbia University and the American Association of Drugless Practitioners.
Take a holistic approach to nutrition and see how all areas of life are interconnected. You will learn the importance of nurturing those elements of life that provide nourishment at a deeper level.PSX-106 SA Sat, 3 sessions: March 12-26 @ 10am-noon
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Raquel Rivera-Pablo B.A., Institute of Culinary Education-Certificate of Culinary Arts, Chef Instructor at Rustico Cooking in NYC, one of many chefs honored to help launch First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Chefs Move to Schools” program, a part of the “Let’s Move!” campaign to end the epidemic of childhood obesity
Making dinner can be chaotic, whether you have a house full of kids, or just trying to make dinner for one. Are you too tired to cook or just don’t seem to have the time? Maybe you lack the cooking skills & would be interested in cooking almost like a Pro! Doing so will help save time, money (not to men-tion calories!) and you will have dinner on the table in no time! Add a few quick dinner menus to your repertoire and basic culinary techniques like knife skills, sauteeing, roasting and grilling to prepare meals that are quick, easy and delicious. Cooking should fit your life-style and not be drudgery! This course is for men & women who are willing to push up their sleeves and start chop-ping away! Enrollment is limited.PSX-313 ZA Sun, 4 sessions: March 6-27 @ 11:30am-2pm
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WO R L D - C L A S S E N T E RTA I N M E N T - LO C A L LY !
Saturday, January 29, 2011, 8pm – $35 all seatsBACK TO THE 60’S: RON DANTE, SONNY GERACI, DENNIS TUFANO
Sunday, February 20, 2011, 3pm – $42, $39, $35TANGO BUENOS AIRES
Sunday, March 20, 2011, 3pm – $35 all seatsVOLOSHKY UKRAINIAN DANCE ENSEMBLE
Saturday, March 26, 2011, 8pm – $35 all seatsABBAMANIA!
Sunday, March 27, 2011, 3pm – $42, $39, $35BROADWAY MUSICAL: ALL SHOOK UP!
Saturday, April 2, 2011, 8pm – $40 all seatsJOHN PIZZARELLI AND THE SWING SEVEN IN CONCERT!
Sunday, April 10, 2011, 3pm – $45 all seatsBETTY BUCKLEY – Broadway By Request
Saturday, April 23, 2011, 8pm – $42, $39RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET: SLEEPING BEAUTY
Sunday, May 15, 2011, 3pm – $45 all seatsBEN VEREEN – Back By Popular Demand!
WANT TO BEENTERTAINED?
Order your tickets now!Online at www.visitqpac.org or call
718.631 .6311Programs and dates subject to change.
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4Computer Skills
Limited enrollment for CPX courses. Register early! Our Computer Labs utilize Windows XP & Office 2007 applications.
For New Users
One-Half Step Beyond the Basics u(for Windows users)Mary F. Tomaselli, MLS
If you’ve stopped to read the description of this course, then it’s probably for you! One-on-one instruction on topics you choose including learning your desktop, file/folder creation, changing fonts, inserting symbols, setting up & organizing your document page, creating headers & footers, adding & deleting toolbars and images (pictures), book-marking, formatting a document, changing settings in Windows Control Panel & the Start menu, setting up a table, etc. Internet topics you want to learn more about, including the service/user interface, find-ing information using Google and keywords, saving Favorites or bookmarking, selecting/highlighting text, giving credit to sources, listening to music/radio, inserting pictures in e-mail, attaching pictures, documents in e-mail, downloading images or attachments, etc. Previous students from Fall 2010 class are welcome to continue with this course.CPX-005 WP Wed, 6 sessions: Feb. 16; March 2, 16, 30, and; April 13, 27 @ 12:15-2:15pm
Anthony Jordan, BFA, Microsoft certified training consultant/specialist
Windows Explorer: Finding Files & Folders u Learn to organize, copy, move, delete and retrieve information (documents, data, music, pictures) stored on your hard drive. CPX-272 W Wed, 1 session: Feb. 23 @ 6:15-9:45pm
Windows Efficiency: Become a Pro! uBecome a Pro using the Windows platform! Learn to navigate and customize the windows desk-top; install and remove programs and devices (printers, cameras, etc.) correctly; efficiently orga-nize, copy, move, delete and retrieve information (documents, data, music, pictures). Discover shortcut keys and techniques to streamline everything from your workflow to arranging and organizing files. Prerequisite: Windows class.CPX-118 M Mon, 2 sessions: Feb. 28-March 7 @ 6:15-9:15pm
PC Tour: Boot Camp - Get De-Briefed! uReceive an overview and learn the major PC applications, including Windows, Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet. Each week — another session of training!CPX-115 MW Mon & Wed, 6 sessions: May 2-18 @ 6:15-9:15pm
For BeginnersAnthony Jordan, credentials below
Microsoft Word for Windows uWith a hands-on approach, select menu com-mands; edit and copy. Learn formatting, fonts and attributes, paragraph handling (indenting, line spacing, alignment), bullets, numbering.CPX-260 M Mon, 3 sessions: March 14-28@ 6:15-9:15pm
Microsoft Outlook uPersonal information management to organize e-mail, appointments, contacts, daily tasks. Create, share, and manage information. Learn to send e-mail containing text and attachments.CPX-280 W Wed, 3 sessions: March 23-April 6 @ 6:15-9:15pm
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The 2011 Roth IRA: Tax Free Income. Is There A Catch? u FreeJaimie M. Blackman, President, BH Wealth Management LLC
Effective 2011, anyone can shift assets from their Traditional IRA into a Roth IRA to create Tax Free Income. Learn how BH Wealth’s MoneyCapsules™ Strategy can help you decide if a Roth IRA conversion is right for you! Review estate planning considerations; determine how best to pay the tax, and; explore income splitting strategiesFIX-171 R Thurs, 1 session: March 24, 6:15-9pm
Protecting Your Retirement Nest Egg in Uncertain Times u FreeFrederic Mayerson, MBA, Ph.D., CFP, Professor-CUNY, financial consultant
Where you will live and what you will do depend upon the choices you make for a fulfilling future and financial security. How do you make a successful retirement your reality? Learn how careful planning, disciplined saving and smart investing will ensure a successful retirement.FIX-134 W Wed, 1 session: May 4 @ 7:30-9:30pm
The Latest Options for Financing Long Term Care u FreeFrederic Mayerson, MBA, Ph.D., CFP, Professor-CUNY, financial consultant
With life expectancy increasing, planning for illness and disability is becoming essential to fam-ily financial planning. Quality long-term health care including nursing home care, home care, Medicare supplementation, etc., can be limited by your ability to pay. Evaluate your options to help protect your “golden years” from becoming financially stressful. FIX-202 R Thurs, 1 session: May 5 @ 7:30-9:30pm
Elder Law & Estate Planning u FreeAnn Carrozza, JD, Esq., Trust & Elder Law Section of NYS Bar Association
You may need nursing home or other long-term care. Learn how to preserve your assets while retaining maximum control over your finances. Learn about Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance policies, Living Wills and Health Care Proxies. FIX-156 R Thurs, 1 session: March 10 @ 6:15-8:15pm
4Languages
Chinese (Mandarin) u Emily Wang, MBA
BEGINNER (Level 1)LCMX-100 M Mon, 8 sessions: March 7-May 9 (skip 4/18, 25) @ 6:30-8:30pm INTERMEDIATE (Level 2)LCMX-101 T Tues, 8 sessions: March 8-May 10 (skip 4/19, 26) @ 6:30-8:30pm
Croatian BEGINNER uProf. Edward Brumgnach, Coordinator; Valentina Stanic, BA
LCRX-100 F Fri, 10 sessions:Feb. 25-May 6 (skip 4/22) @ 7-9pm
French BEGINNER uMarie Yacoubian, MA
LFX-100 R Thurs, 8 sessions: Feb. 24-April 14 @ 6:30-8:30pm
Italian BEGINNER uJoanne Pauselli, BA, native speaker, translator
LIX-100 W Wed, 8 sessions: March 2-April 27 (skip 4/20) @ 6:15-8:15pm
Japanese BEGINNER uKathy You, BA
LJX-100 SA Sat, 8 sessions:March 5-April 30 (skip 4/23) @ 10am-noon
Spanish uRochelle Hoch, BA (TESOL)Purchase textbook at the QCC Bookstore before class.Both Classes Sat, 8 sessions: Feb. 26-April 16BEGINNER (Level 1): 9:30am-noonLSX-100 SAINTERMEDIATE (Level 2): noon-2:30pmLSX-101 SP
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4Location
NEW PROGRAM PROPOSALSContinuing Education offers a multitude of programs for our community.
If you are interested in joining our instructional team toward Learning for a Lifetime, please contact our Program Managers at the email addresses below and request a
PROGRAM PROPOSAL FORM to be submitted with your resume:
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and PREPARATORY SKILLS:Jeff Chen: [email protected]
PERSONAL ENRICHMENT, 50+ CLUB, and KIDS COLLEGE:Jacqueline Montgomery: [email protected]
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Skip Dates: Please note Skip Dates for most courses are indicated on your confirmation letter. Please check your course schedule in the Catalog and with instructor for any additional skip dates not noted on your confirmation letter.
Updates: The Office will send an updated notice for any changes in your schedule & location.
Fees & Discounts: All free courses require payment of $15 registration fee.
Many ways to register:FAX-IN 718.281.5538Use Registration form with your signed MasterCard, VISA, Discover or Amex authorization.
MAIL-IN to the address indicated on Registration formSend registration form to address indicated — with your check or money order (including $15 registration fee for free courses) payable to Queensborough Community College, or your credit card number.
PHONE-IN 718.631.6343It takes just 3 or 4 minutes using MasterCard, VISA, Discover or Amex. Please be patient if placed on hold due to volume of calls. Have all information ready for EACH student.
WALK-IN Library Building, Room 118PDAYS: Monday through Friday, 9am-4:45pm (Office closed 1/17; 2/11, 21; 5/30)
SATURDAYS: March 5 @ 9am-1pm.
PAYMENTS No partial payments accepted. Cash payments must be in person for exact amount.
PERSONAL CHECKS Only accepted ten days prior to class start date.
TUITION & FEES • The tuition fees listed for each continuing education course represent the total charges for the
course. Any additional materials fees indicated as payable to the instructor should be paid at the first class meeting. A one-time $15 per person registration fee is required each semester.
• Matriculated QCC students in full-time credit courses are exempt from the registration fee.• All FREE courses require payments of $15 Registration Fee.• Personal checks will only be accepted ten (10) days prior to class start date.• A student who has submitted a bad check, or who stopped payment on a check to the College, will
not be permitted to pay by check again. In these cases, payment must be by cash, money order, or credit card only. A fee of $15 will be charged for a bad check.
• A paid invoice is needed for class admission. The fee for a duplicate invoice is $5.00.
REFUND POLICY• All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing, by mail, fax, email or in person. Non-
attendance does not constitute a withdrawal or request for refund.• NO CASH REFUNDS.• Materials fees are not refundable.A refund takes approximately 4-5 weeks after the Office of Continuing Education receives your request. Refunds are made to the credit card or by check only to the payer of record.
COLLEGE RULES & REGULATIONSAll participants in the QCC Continuing Education program must follow the College’s rules & regulations.Please ask for Annual Security Report.
The College has the right to change schedules, replace instructors and/or cancel classes at its discretion.
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