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Parma Adult Community

Education2016 Spring Course Catalog

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Beginning iPad 101 | S101by Jeanne GoldbergGot a new iPad? Unlock the power of this incredible device. Learn the basics about care and use. Learn how to manage your settings, connect to Wi-Fi, set up email, use the calendar, take notes, download Apps, create folders, take photos and videos, surf the Internet, and much more. Instructor will teach only iPads, not other tablets.Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 167A)When: 1 session: T 4/12 • 6-9 pm • Cost: $49

Intermediate iPad 102 | S102by Jeanne GoldbergWant to find out more after attending Beginning iPad 101? Bring questions and get answers from the expert. Instructor will teach only iPads, not other tablets. Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 167A)When: 1 session: T 4/19 • 6-9 pm • Cost: $49

Intro to Facebook | S103by Kim PorcoThis hands-on course will focus on setting up a Facebook account, completing your profile, finding and connecting with friends, sharing information, joining fan pages, adding applications, and playing games, as well as uploading pictures and video. *NOTE: You must have an accessible email account (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, etc.) before class begins.*

*Prerequisite: Basic computer skills.*Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 148)When: 2 sessions: W 3/9 and W 3/16 • 6:30-8:30 pmCost: $59

Introduction to Computers | S104by Kim PorcoLearn the basics of computer operation including:

• How to connect your equipment• What each component does• Starting Windows and orienting to the desktop• Opening programs, Saving your work, Printing

Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 148)When: 3 sessions: Th 4/14, W 4/20, Th 4/21 • 6:30-8:30 pm Cost: $69

Computer Troubleshooting | S105by Paul Bodner, Micro ConsultingIs your computer slow? We will learn how to improve your start up and shut down routines. Learn how to use system restore and other Microsoft features. Find out how to rebuild your system and make it run like new. Configure your computer to act the way you want. If your computer is “constipated”, then this is for you. Bring your Notebook to class. Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 150)When: 3 sessions: Th 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 • 6:30-8:30 pm Cost: $69

How to Buy a Computer| S106by Paul Bodner, Micro ConsultingA two-hour class on the do’s and don’ts of buying a computer. We will discuss desktops, notebooks, Internet, and support. Where to buy a computer? What questions to ask? We will look at the inside of a computer and discuss its inner workings. Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 150)When: 1 session: T 4/5 • 6:30-8:30 pm • Cost: $39

Intro to Twitter/Pinterest/Instagram | S107by Kim PorcoGet in on what’s happening and Connect! This hands-on course focuses on finding other people to follow and posting tweets. Learn about photo-sharing and how to Pin online images onto your customized boards.*Prerequisite: Basic computer skills*NOTE: You should first sign up for new Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram accounts from home before class begins.* Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 148)When: 2 sessions: W 4/6 and W 4/13 • 6:30-8:30 pm Cost: $49

Introduction MS Word | S108 by Carolyn Holt BalisLearn the basic operation of the Microsoft Word program.This course includes:

• Becoming familiar with the toolbars/status bar• Creating, Printing, and Saving a document• Copying and moving text• Spell checking documents• Adding simple clip art and graphics• Format painter• WordArt

Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 150)When: 1 session: W 4/13 • 6-9 pm • Cost: $59

Intermediate MS Word | S109by Carolyn Holt BalisPrerequisite—Introduction to MS Word or a strong familiarity with program before attending this class. The course includes:

• Creating tables (create, sort, format, calculations)• Inserting headers/footers/endnotes,

special characters• Advanced document formatting (create columns)• Adding hyperlinks to a document• Use templates (built-in or download)• Labels/Envelopes

Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 150)When: 1 session: Th 5/12 • 6-9 pm • Cost: $59

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Parma Adult Community Education | 2016 Spring Course Catalog

Zumba® | S114by Carrie, North Royalton YMCAZumba® fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program. The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you’ve got Zumba®!

Where: Valley Forge HS (Media Center) When: 8 sessions: Th 3/10, 3/17, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 • 6:30-7:20 pm Cost: $74

Tai Chi Flow & Qigong Exercises | S115by Barb Pajka This treasured form of exercise will leave you relaxed and refreshed. Practice will enhance your immune system, balance, flexibility, endurance, and well-being. With its fluid movements, focus, and gentle breathing … it’s a great workout for any and all ages and fitness levels! No previous experience necessary.

Where: Valley Forge HS (Media Center) When: 8 sessions: W 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4 • 6-7 pm Cost: $79

Traditional Tai Chi “Form” | S116by Barb PajkaPeople have been practicing Tai Chi for centuries for its many health benefits. Experience the enhanced sense of well-being for yourself. Ideally the “Tai Chi Flow & Qigong Exercises” class should be included in your evening as warm up for the full routine. However, classes are offered separately and structured to offer benefits for whatever your schedule allows.

Where: Valley Forge HS (Media Center) When: 8 sessions: W 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4 • 7-8 pm Cost: $79

Ballroom Dancing | S117by Barbara HelonExperienced Ballroom Dancer will help you learn your first ballroom dance steps. Is there a wedding or special event coming up in the future? Barbara will help you with the basics of Fox Trot, Waltz, and Swing.

Where: Valley Forge HS (Student Center)When: 6 sessions: W 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11 • 7-8 pmCost: $95 per couple***Must be a dancing couple—Need to bring own dance partner***

Polka 101 | S118by Casey KarbowskiHave Fun!!! Meet new people!!!! Whether you are dancing in a wedding, at a Cleveland Polka Association dance or showing off your new moves at the new million dollar Hofbrau House downtown. The beginning 6 week polka class will introduce students to the basics of Polka Dancing. Students will learn connection, timing and some basic moves and techniques. No partner required!!!

Where: Valley Forge HS (Student Center)When: 6 sessions: W 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20No class on 3/30 Time: 7:30-8:30 pm • Cost: $65

Statins: What You Don’t Know Could Hurt You | S119by Mary and Dick KolkThe side effects of statin medications can potentially have permanent crippling and other devastating effects. If you are taking Lipitor, Mevacor, Pravachol, Crestor, Zocor, or any other type of statin medication you need to attend this class. People need to know what questions to ask their doctor. Mary and Dick Kolk will share their own frightening experience with statins as well as clinical data from Drs. Jonny Bowden and Stephan Sinatra’s book, The Great Cholesterol Myth. This class will also look at the personal encounter with statins by Duane Graveline, M.D. physician/astronaut who had muscle weakness, a transient global amnesia episode and now has ALS which he ascribes to taking statins. We will explore the important information in Dr. Duane Graveline’s autobiographical book, The Statin Damage Crisis.

Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 125) When: 2 sessions: T 5/3 and 5/10 • 6:30-8:30 pmCost $49

How We Beat Type 2 Diabetes | S120With Spouse | S121by Mary and Dick KolkAre you or a loved one suffering from Type 2 diabetes? Do you suffer from neuropathy (numbness in hands or feet), night sweats, high or low blood sugar? Are you on insulin or have you been told you may soon need insulin to control your diabetes? “How We Beat Type 2 Diabetes” is a 3 Step Program that demonstrates how (without added medication) people with diabetes can achieve real control over high blood sugar, reverse neuropathy (numbness in feet and hands), and reduce or eliminate medication. This 3 Step Program will motivate, educate, and help you reach your goals for optimum wellness.

Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 125)When: 4 Sessions: T 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26 ∙ 6:30- 8:30 pmCost is $69 ($35 for an accompanying spouse or partner)

Health, Wellness and Action

NEW!Introduction to MS Excel | S110by Carolyn Holt BalisLearn the basic operation of the Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet program. This includes:

• Becoming familiar with the toolbars/status bar• Creating a worksheet• Entering data into cells• Creating a simple formula• Use basic editing tools; copy down, fill• Saving worksheets

Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 150)When: 1 session: T 4/12 • 6-9 pm • Cost: $59

Intermediate MS Excel | S111by Carolyn Holt BalisPrerequisite - Introduction MS Excel or a strongfamiliarity with this program before attending this class.The course includes:

• Sort and filter data• Work with functions and formulas• Freeze Headings and Split Worksheet windows• Copy and move Worksheets• Create Charts for presentations

Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 150)When: 1 session: T 5/10 • 6-9 pm • Cost: $59

Introduction MS Access | S112by Carolyn Holt BalisPrerequisite - Familiarity with Windows, MS Word and Excel.This is a course designed for people who have little or no current knowledge of Access.The course includes:

• Create databases and tables• Add records to and modify the design of tables

and create forms• Create and modify reports


Intermediate MS Access | S113by Carolyn Holt BalisPrerequisite - Introduction MS Access or a strong familiarity with this program before attending this class.The course includes:

• In-depth queries, forms, and reports• Table relationships• Use queries to perform calculations• Create/join queries that use multiple tables• Add controls to enhance forms• Customize reports


www.parmacityschools.org/pce | Ph: (440) 886-7601

Financial

How I Became A Paid Caregiver Part I | S125by Peggy MuracoLearn how to get paid while caring for a loved one or a neighbor. Learn who to contact, what will be required of you, how to collect the most money, and more. You will receive phone numbers and names of who to contact should you be eligible to start getting paid. The instructor will share her personal story on how she got paid $759 a week for caring for her mother through the use of Ohio’s Medicaid programs and how she did not have to surrender her mother’s assets to Medicaid. Alternative programs will also be discussed.

Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 147)When: 1 session: Th 4/21 • 6-9 pm • Cost: $44 Materials fee for class—Pay instructor $37.15 in class only check or cash.

How I Became A Paid Caregiver Part II | S126by Peggy MuracoHow to get paid without Agency Employment - Learn how you might be able to start your own business as an independent provider and bill Medicaid for services you perform such as delivering home meals to Medicaid patients, or taking care of them as a home health aide. Receive step by step directions and learn how to become an entrepreneur and work for yourself.

Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 148)When: 1 session: Th 5/5 • 6-9 pm • Cost: $44 Materials fee for class—Pay instructor $31.25 in class only check or cash

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Learn How to Sell on Etsy! | S122by Peggy MuracoDo you feel like you are being drowned out on Ebay? Do you have a specialty hand made product that deserves a lot more attention then what Ebay is giving it? Etsy is a creative online marketplace where you can buy and sell items that are handmade or vintage. Did you know that Etsy has 21 million buyers around the world who spent more than $1.9 billion last year? Etsy’s small completed transaction fee of 3.5% and a listing fee of 20 Cents per item makes it affordable, and Etsy is much easier and cheaper to use then Ebay, so what are you waiting for? Learn how to open a store on Etsy and make some extra money.

Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 147)When: 1 session: T 4/13 • 6-9 pm • Cost $49Materials fee for class—Pay instructor $31.25 in class only check or cash

Buying & Selling on eBay Part I | S123by Peggy MuracoLooking for a way to make some extra money without having to leave home for a part time job? eBay may be your answer for that extra income in this poor economy. Learn the secrets on how to get those items seen and sold. This is NOT your traditional eBay class. Learn how to protect yourself when using eBay and Paypal. You will receive hands-on experience in navigating the eBay website and how to register on eBay and Paypal the safe way. Even long time sellers will benefit when taking this class. When you finish this class, you will be able to communicate with anyone in the world when selling and buying internationally.


Buying & Selling on eBay Part II | S124by Peggy MuracoDiscover the sneaky ways that eBay tricks sellers into paying higher selling fees. You will learn how to save money and time when mailing items without having to ever leave your home! Find out how to get free boxes delivered free to your home and how to estimate postage. Practice a step by step process on how to list an item through eBay’s selling format and so much more! This eBay class is taught in a computer lab!


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FREE and Discounted Things for Seniors | S127by Peggy MuracoYou’ve finally reached the Golden Age where one of the great benefits of becoming older is that you are now eligible for many free things for seniors that are offered through the government and other organizations. Discover the many freebies that seniors are now entitled to. Ages vary. At some places, senior discounts kick in at age 60.

Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 147)When: 1 session: W 3/23 • 6-9 pm • Cost: $44 Materials fee for class—Pay instructor $31.25 in class only check or cash.

Couponing Tips and Tricks | S128by Peggy MuracoProper usage of coupons can save you a lot of money. Whether you are new to couponing, or a coupon aficionado, you will learn strategies on how to find coupons both locally and online. Discover saving shopping tips on how to maximize coupon savings. You will never approach shopping thesame again.

Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 147)When: 1 session: W 3/9 • 6-8 pm • Cost: $34 Materials fee for class—Pay instructor $31.25 in class only check or cash.

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Enameling andCloisonné Enameling forBeginners | S129by Tony DeMarcoThis is a 3 week class for those interested in enameling as a beginner and those with some enameling background who would like to try cloisonné enameling. The beginner’s classes will cover beginning techniques on 3 small jewelry projects including the use of glass threads, dusting and stenciling. Each student will complete up to 3 projects on copper over the 3 week course. For those with some enameling experience, the beginning cloisonné class will cover cloisonné techniques on copper, using copper wire on 1 or 2 small projects. Each student will have a $10.00 fee for material to be paid at the first class.

**Limit is 8 students.Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 127)When: 3 Sessions: W 3/16, 3/23, 4/6No class on 3/30 • 6-9 pm • Cost: $69***Supply fee $10 due to instructor on first night of class.

Scratchboard Art | S130by Jon Taylor, International Society of Scratchboard ArtistsMost people are familiar with scratchboard from elementary school, covering a piece of poster board with crayon and a layer of ink, then scratching off the ink to reveal the color beneath. The modern scratchbord by Ampersand has given new life to the medium as a fine art method. Scratchboard is a subtractive method. Rather than the traditional method of adding to a white sheet of paper, building up dark values, we work in reverse by removing material to create the light areas.In class we will review the elements of value and texture, selection and manipulation of reference material, transferring your image to the board and the chance to try tools and techniques in creating your own scratch art. A $12 supply fee gets you an 8”x10” scratchboard and traditional scratch tool.

Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 125)When: 2 Sessions: Th 4/7 and 4/14 • 6:30-8:30 pmCost: $49***Supply fee $12 due to instructor on first night of class.

Machine Quilting at

Quilter’s SourceAll classes are held at Quilter’s Source

located at 6683 State Road, Parma, OH 44134

Gee, I’d Like to Learn to QuiltSession A | S131Session B | S132Create a beautiful table runner with the guidance of experienced quilters at Quilter’s Source. Assistance will be provided in selecting fabrics and colors. No tools are necessary to purchase for this class. Please bring your own sewing machine. There are a few available in the store for customer use. Class Limit is 5. Please feel free to call with any questions: 440-843-2464.Where: Quilter’s Source 6683 State Road, Parma, OH 44134Session A: 4 classes- Th 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14 10:30 am-1:00 pm • Cost: $89Session B: 4 classes- Th 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14 6:00-8:30 pm • Cost: $89

Learn to QuiltSession A | S133Session B | S134Quilter’s Source is offering a special class for new quilters and anyone who needs to refresh their quilting skills. Learn about tools, fabric, rotary cutting basics, and construction, including piecing, layering, basting, quilting, and binding. .Please bring your own sewing machine. There are a few available in the store for customer use.

A supply list will be provided at first class. Class Limit is 5. Please feel free to call with any questions: 440-843-2464.Where: Quilter’s Source 6683 State Road, Parma, OH 44134Session A: 4 classes- Th 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 10:30 am-1:00 pm • Cost: $89Session B: 4 classes- Th 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 6:00-8:30 pm • Cost: $89

Sampler QuiltSession A | S135Session B | S136This enchanting sampler is a great way to continue your education in quilting. This class project will introduce you to the techniques of quick machine piecing and applique. Learn several different block designs and hand or machine applique. Please bring your own sewing machine. There are a few available in the store for customer use. Class Limit is 5. Please feel free to call with any questions: 440-843-2464.Where: Quilter’s Source 6683 State Road, Parma, OH 44134Session A: 4 classes- Th 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9 10:30 am-1:00 pm • Cost: $89Session B: 4 classes- Th 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9 6:00-8:30 pm • Cost: $89

Writing From the Heart | S137by Bob VasilAll of us have stories to share, but haven’t had the time, been too bashful, or fear that our writing skills aren’t good enough. This course will allow you the opportunity to share those inner stories, develop hidden talents, and practice writing without criticism. Write your memoirs for family, vent feelings on issues, or begin that romance or children’s book. There will be fun, discussion, and opportunities to learn. Returning students are welcome!

Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 167B)When: 5 Sessions: T 3/15, 3/22, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19No class on 3/29 • 7-8 pm • Cost: $49

Ukrainian Egg Decorating (Pysanky) Beginners | S138by Linda HupertLearn how to create a beautiful Pysanky step by step using the ancient method of writing with a stylus and wax and then dyeing the egg. You will also learn symbolism of the designs. Classroom supplies will be provided including eggs, but please bring a candle holder and candle to class. Class fee $10.00 for stylus and wax and packet of instructions and designs which is yours to keep.Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 167D)When: 2 Sessions: Th 3/10 and T 3/15 • 7-9 pm • Cost: $49

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PhotographySessions

with MaryFamous Photographers | S141Do you have a favorite photographer? If no, why not? Join us to learn more about the amazingly creative work of photographers from as far back as when the camera was invented. Gain an appreciation for the talent and skill necessary to make a beautiful photo. Find a new favorite photographer while learning more about a variety of artists.

Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 129)When: 1 session: Th 3/10 • 7-9 pm • Cost: $39

Mastering Your Digital Camera | S142Whether you have a Digital SLR, a point and shoot, or the camera on your phone this course will help you learn: the features of your camera and how to use them, how to upload your pictures to your computer and save them, how to take better photos in general, and how to utilize a photo-sharing website to print your images. Bring your own Digital Camera and cord to upload images.

Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 129)When: 2 sessions: Th 4/7 and 4/14 • 7-9 pm • Cost: $49

Creative Compositions | S143Learn new techniques and tips to make every photo worthy of a frame. Photographers of all skill levels welcome. It doesn’t matter what kind of camera you have- digital or film- just come ready to learn and get out of your seat and take great pictures. Everyone needs to bring a camera to class. Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 129)When: 2 sessions: Th 4/21 and 4/28 • 7-9 pm • Cost: $49

Trendy Travel Photo Techniques | S144Learn how to improve your travel photographs with a few simple and easy techniques. This class will help you branch out from selfies and blurry pictures taken out of the bus window to photos you can’t wait to display! Please bring your camera to class.Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 129)When: 2 session: Th 5/5 and 5/12 • 7-9 pm • Cost: $49

Special Interest

Casino Game Classes— Hit it

BiG at HorsesHoe or roCksino

Black Jack/Roulette | S145by Les DrinkwaterJoin us to have a professional teach you the basics! Black Jack is commonly known as 21, and is the most popular game in the Casino. Learn how to Bet, Hit, Double Down, and Split. Roulette - Red or Black, Odd or Even. Learn the odds. Practice time will follow the instruction.

Where: Valley Forge HS (Cafeteria)When: 1 session: W 4/6 • 6-9 pm • $49

Craps | S146by Les DrinkwaterThe loudest, most raucous game in the Casino. Craps is where the “real” action is! Ever stood around a craps table watching, not knowing what is going on? Learn the most exciting game in the world, from one of the best in the world! Learn the Pass line, and field, Big 6 and 8. Place Bets and Come Proposition Bets, Hard ways and Hops. Learn Box Cars, Midnight, Snake Eyes and Fire Come and learn what the Casinos don’t want you to know.


Poker | S147by Les DrinkwaterCome and try your hand at Texas Hold ‘em, Let it Ride, and Caribbean Stud. Learn the fundamentals and etiquette of the games. Learn how to bet. Learn the options: Check, Bet, Raise, Fold. Learn what beats what and Hand Ranking. What’s the kicker? Split pots. All this takes a short time to learn, but a lifetime to perfect. Instructor provides the tables and the chips.


Personal Enrichment

Ukrainian Egg Decorating (Pysanky) Intermediate | S139by Linda HupertYou will create a more advanced design step by step. After completing this design you should be able to go on and be able to make pysanky on your own. Classroom supplies will be provided including eggs, but please bring a candle holder and candle to class. Stylus and wax and packet from beginners class will be used. Class fee $2.00 to cover supplies.Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 167D)When: 2 Sessions: Th 3/17 and T 3/22 • 7-9 pm • Cost: $49

Watercolor Painting | S140by Emery BogardyLearn watercolor techniques while experimenting with your paints and brushes. Master artist Emery will show you how to paint still life, landscape, and flower subjects. The class is designed for the beginner, but will also be helpful for the advanced artist. For the first class, bring: 140# cold pressed watercolor paper, brushes round –synthetic round #4, # 12, flat ½” and 1”. Bring pencil eraser, water container, some kind of palette for the paint, and paper towels. Bring watercolor paint if you have any at home. Emery will offer advice on paint purchasing. Check out www.bogardyart.com.

Where: Valley Forge HS (room 127)When: 6 sessions: Th 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 • 7-9 pm • Cost: $75

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Learn to Buy at Auction! | S148by Neal Grossman, Grossman IncLearn what the insiders know: Where to find auctions, What you need to buy at auctions, Internet auctions, On site auctions, Storage auctions, Estate auctions, Commercial auctions, Auction terminology, The difference between bulk sales and piecemeal sales, Where to research before you purchase at auction. Neal is ready for lots of Q and A’s on the auction world.

Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 167C)When: 1 session: Th 4/7 • 6-8:30 pm • Cost $39

Analyzing Major League Baseball | S149by Mike WalczakLearn about the new tools being employed by managers and general managers to evaluate Major League performance. Such questions as, “Do clutch hitters exist?”, “Can a team’s performance be predicted before a season starts”, “Are modern players as good as the old timers?” and “How can we evaluate managers?” will be discussed. From bunts to zone ratings, from Bill James to Moneyball, come prepared to see the Grand Old Game like you’ve never seen it before.

Where Valley Forge HS (Room 167D)When: 6 sessions: W 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20No class 3/30 • 6-7:30 pm • Cost $49

Looking for My Ancestors | S150by Peggy MuracoFind documents from your relatives. This is not a Genealogy course, but a research class. We will visit many sites that might allow you to find documents from the past and bring those Ancestors back to life. We’ll search the following records: Death, Birth, Marriage, Deeds, Census, Ship Manifest, and more. Bring a flash drive to save documents.

Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 147)When: 1 session: Th 5/12 • 6-9 pm • $44CD required $31.25 payable to instructor the first night of class.

Basics of Astrology I | S151by Bill TumaLearn a brief history of astrology and how it relates to the astrology of today. There will also be a complete and comprehensive analysis of the signs and the planets, as well as the houses and how they relate to each other. Each student will receive a copy of their own chart. The chart of every student will be analyzed in the class.

Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 167B)When: 3 sessions: T 4/5, 4/12, 4/19 • 6:30-9 pm • $54

Basics of Astrology II | S152by Bill TumaIn this class we will examine aspects - how the planets relate to one another. In addition to this an examination of lunations, including eclipses, and how they help us in our everyday life. Finally, each student will learn how to forecast by looking at planetary trends.

Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 167B)When: 3 sessions: T 4/26, 5/3, 5/10 • 6-9 pm • $54

Flowers by Laura

Floral Arrangement Basics for Adults | S153Come with a friend or two for a fun evening out! Learn the basics of creating beautiful floral arrangements!

Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 120)When: 1 session: T 3/15 • 6-8 pm • $24 • Supply cost is $10 and payable to instructor at class.

Floral Arrangement Basics for Teens | S154Surprise your friends with a masterpiece after you learn the basics of creating beautiful floral arrangements!Parents are welcome to join teen, also.


Floral Arrangement Basics forParents and Children | S155Bring your child (age 5 and up are welcome) to learn the basic mechanics of floral arranging. Enjoy a fun time together!


Floral Arrangement Basics forAdults with Special Needs | S156Come with a friend or two for a fun evening out! Learn the basics of creating beautiful floral arrangements!


Language/Culture& College Prep

US CITIZENSHIP TEST PREPARATION | S157by Luba MudriInterested in becoming a US citizen? This four-week workshop will give you an opportunity to learn about the NEW US Citizenship Test, view sample questions, improve your English communication skills, and learn about American History and US Government.

Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 167A)When: 4 sessions: W 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 4/6 • No class 3/30 • 6:30-9 pm • Cost: $49

TOEFL TEST PREPARATION–TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE | F158by Kelly CooperAre you a foreign-born student wanting to continue your education? This three-week workshop will empower you with the information and skills necessary to pass the TOEFL test. Class activities will include a review of the application process, material, study skills, and test taking skills.

Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 167A)When: 3 sessions: W 4/13, 4/20, 4/27 • 6:30-9 pmCost: $39

COMPASS TEST PREPARATION | F159by Mary Grace DeStefanisAre you planning to take the COMPASS Placement Test at the local community college?This three-week workshop will provide an overview of the test, so that you have the confidence and comfort level to succeed.

Where: Valley Forge HS (Room 167A)When: 3 sessions: W 5/4, 5/11, 5/18• 6:30-9 pmCost: $39


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Board of EducationKathleen A. Petro | PresidentLynn Halloran | Vice PresidentKaren S. DendorferRosemary C. GulickJohn M. Tenerowicz

District AdministrationCarl H. Hilling | SuperintendentEdward Roshong, Ph.D. | Exec. Dir. of Education

Normandy High School2500 W. Pleasant Valley Road,Parma, 44134

Parma Senior High School6285 W. 54th Street,Parma, 44129

Valley Forge High School9999 Independence Boulevard,Parma Heights, 44130

Enrollment PolicyThe Parma Community Education program is self-sustaining; receipts from course fees offset costs. We reserve the right to cancel any course due to insufficient enrollment. Registrations are accepted in the order received. Late Registration will be accepted if space is available. Registration is required for all classes. Senior Citizens (60 years and over) will receive a 10% discount on each class.

Mission StatementThe Parma City School District empowers students to achieve their dreams.

Inclement Weather and Class CancellationsWhen Parma City School District’s classes are canceled or dismissed early due to inclement weather, evening classes will not be held, regardless of weather changes. Classes missed due to inclement weather, etc., will be added at the end of the term. Weather cancellations will be announced on local televisions stations.

Refund PolicyFull refunds will be issued when a class is canceled by Parma Community Education; fees may be applied to another class. No refunds will be issued after the first class meeting has been held.

Remember! Mark the dates, times and locations of your classes on your calendar—we do not send confirmations.

For More Information Contact: Susan Sheehan | Supervisor, Adult Education Services

Phone: (440) 885-8339Email: [email protected]

Online at the website using PayPal:http://lamp.parmacityschools.org/catalog

Mail registration form to:Parma Community EducationParma City School District5311 Longwood Ave.Parma, OH 44134

Call Have your credit card ready and dial: (440) 886-7601

Five Easy Ways to Register:

Visit Us at our Central Office: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm School Days

Fax your completed registration form with credit card information to:(440) 885-8314

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Registration is required for all classes. When registration and payment are received by phone, fax, in person, online or by mail you are officially enrolled unless we call you.

REGISTRATION FORM

Address: _______________________________________ City: _______________________________ ZIP Code: ____________

Home Phone: ( ___ ) _________________________ Email: ______________________________________________________

First Name Last Name Course# Course Title Start Date Course Fee

Total

METHOD OF PAYMENT: Check# ________ Money Order Cash Visa MasterCard Discover

Amount Enclosed (or charged): __________________ Make checks payable to: Parma Community Education

Card #: ____________________________ Expiration Date: ________ Security Code (last three digits on back of card): ______

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