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SUNDANCE

COMMUNITY

EDUCATION

~SPRING 2014~

Please call the Sundance Outreach office at 307-290-2770 to pre-

register for classes as well as schedule changes due to weather or

additions and changes to the class schedule. Updates will be posted

on the crook1 website. Our link can be found by clicking Schools,

choosing Sundance Secondary, and selecting EWC Outreach.

Snow shoeing

Date: TBA (hopefully first week of February)

Pre-register date: January 17, 2014

Time: TBA

Instructor: Lisa Dutton

Location: meet at Sundance High School

Cost: $5.00

Minimum enrollment: 5

Do you have winter cabin fever? This is a great opportunity to get

outside, enjoy the crisp air and get some exercise! This course

consists of snow shoeing and cross country skiing for adults.

Equipment is available for those needing snow shoes. The schedule

is weather dependent but is sure to be a good time for all. You are

welcome to join the class at any time!

Kids: Dance class

Date: February 17-May 5, 2014

Time: 5:20-5:55p.m. 2-4 year olds

6:05-6:45 p.m. 5-7 year olds

6:50-7:30 p.m. 8-10 year olds

7:30-8:10 p.m. 11-13 year olds

Instructor: Beth Sigel

Location: Dance studio above the 1876 Art Gallery on N. 3rd St.

Cost: $60.00


If your child loves to dance then this class is for them! It’s important

for kids to get up and moving every day, so why not dance? This class

is designed to incorporate a wide range of dance styles for all ages!

So get your dancing shoes on and let’s get moving! Contact Beth at

290-0512 for more information.

Lost Art of Comfort Food

Date: Saturday, February 22, 2014

Pre-register date: February 13, 2014

Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Instructor: Syd Shoun

Location: SHS, Room 108

Cost: TBA


There is nothing better than a homemade comfort food dinner on a

winter day. This class is open to ideas from the community on what

you would like to learn. For example, some might be interested in how

to cut up a whole chicken, make perfect fried chicken with mashed

potatoes and country gravy. Now that makes the mouth water! Ideas

are welcomed! Call with ideas and they will be posted on the EWC

Outreach page at crook1.com. Come join us and learn how to make

everyone at your dinner table ask for a second helping!

Driver’s Education Course

Date: March 3, 2014

Pre-register date: Opens on February 18, 2014

Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m. every Monday

Instructor: Lisa Dutton


Cost: $200.00, reduced prices available for those who qualify

This program teaches students inquiring about getting their driver’s

license about traffic safety according to WY laws. This course

requires 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of driving time.

This class is great for students learning the rules of the road as well

as an opportunity to qualify for reduced prices to insure the teen

driver.

Starting your garden indoors

Date: Saturday, March 1 or 8, 2014 (contact Brittany for finalized

date)

Pre-register date: February 26, 2014

Time: 8:00-11:00 a.m.

Instructor: Steve Kristie


Cost: $15.00


Go green and enjoy the experience of the growing cycle as you watch

your seedlings grow into sturdy, fruitful plants! By starting your

seeds indoors, it helps supplement the short growing season we have

in northeast WY. Come learn the tricks, tips, and get advice for

making your garden in 2014 the best so far! Hands-on class!

Introduction to Mental Health: Spring Session

Date: Tuesday, March 11 & 18, 2014

Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Instructor: Dr. Brooke England

Location: SHS Library

Cost: none


Join us for a continuation of our fall session with Dr. England. New

comers are welcome to join for this session as well. This is an

informational-packed session for minds inquiring about mental health.

She will answer questions regarding therapy, costs, length of

treatment, and the treatments available.

Introduction to Cake Decorating

Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Pre-register date: March 19, 2014

Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Instructor: Shannon Gaylord


Cost: $20.00 for supplies


Move over cake boss! There are new cake experts in training! Come

join us and learn Shannon’s secrets for beautiful cake decorating!

This class is all hands-on instruction so be sure to bring your

creativity! Pre-registration is very important to ensure we have

supplies for everyone.

Fly Rod Building

Date: Thursday, April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2014

Pre-register date: March 13, 2014 in order to get a kit for everyone

Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Instructor: Melissa Buckmiller


Cost: $55.00 for kit and materials


Interested in building your own fly rod for half the cost of buying one

off the shelf? Then this class is for you! Impress your family and

friends with your handmade fly rod. This hands-on class will take 4

sessions to complete due to dry time of the epoxy. Reels are available

to be purchased separately. Invite your fishing enthusiast friends to

try this out!

Jewelry Making for Beginners

Date: Saturday, April 12, 2014

Pre-register date: March 28, 2014

Time: 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Sarah Ellsbury




Love jewelry? Want to learn to create works of art in the comfort of

your own home? Come learn the how-to of jewelry making with hands

on training from Sarah! Come, bring your own beads if you would

like, and learn how easy and fun this craft can be!

Watercolor Painting

Date: Tuesday, April 22, 29 & May 6, 2014

Pre-register date: April 16, 2014

Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m .

Instructor: Pat Liebsack




Looking to find your artistic style? This class is for you then! Pat will

go through a three phase watercolor class. Night one will be the

basics, night two will be abstract painting, and night three will be

completing a work of art! Come join us for this hands-on class that is

sure to be a good time with good friends!

Self-defense: Refuse to be a Victim Program

Date: Saturday, April 26, 2014


Time: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Erik Fritz

Location: SHS Library

Cost: $25.00


This course is open to anyone 12 years and older. Come improve

your safety skills and strategies with NRA’s Refuse to be a Victim

Program. This class is a four hour seminar where you learn personal

safety tips and techniques you need to avoid dangerous situations.

Join us as we get the best advice from a NRA certified instructor.

Understanding your Credit Score

Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Instructor: Wade Bruch


Cost: $15.00 *free for high school students*


Be financially savvy! Learn how your credit score is calculated and

what factors can determine whether you are at risk for bad credit.

Find out ways in which your financial decision-making can influence

your score, positively or negatively.

Communicating for Leadership Success

Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2014


Time: 12:00-3:30 p.m.

Instructor: Wade Bruch

Location: SHS, Room TBA

Cost: $75.00


This foundation course helps leaders learn to communicate

effectively so they can spark action in others. This course teaches

leaders the interaction essentials they need to handle a variety of

challenges and opportunities they encounter daily.

Introduction to Plasma Cam

Date: Wednesday, April 23, 20 & May 7, 2014

Pre-register date: April 2, 2014 to ensure there are enough materials

Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Instructor: James Halverson


Cost: $15.00


Community members interested in learning the basics of the plasma

cam will have the hands-on opportunity to use the machinery as well as

the software needed to create metal works of art. Each participant

will be able to make a small project. All levels of experience are

welcome to join!

Christmas in May: Knitting Christmas Stockings

Date: Monday, May 5, 12, 19, 2014

Pre-register date: April 14, 2014 to ensure everyone has a kit

Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Instructor: Jean Lenz


Cost: $8.00 + cost of kit (usually $15-$25 depending on what you

like)


Christmas is coming early! These beautiful, homemade Christmas

stockings are sure to impress! Each student will purchase a kit then

Jean will instruct on how to knit the pieces together to make a

beautiful stocking. Stockings can be ordered from herrschners.com.

For beginners—consider a stocking with larger pieces for a first

project.

Defensive Handgun Training

Date: Saturday, May 17, 2014

Pre-register date: May 3, 2014 *contact Erik at

[email protected]

Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (lunch break provided)

Instructor: Erik Fritz

Location: Sundance Library meeting room then will move to the

shooting range

Cost: $100.00


This course addresses effective conceal carry and use of popular

handguns today. Advantages and disadvantages of various types,

models, configurations, and calibers of handguns as well as the most

effective support equipment and methods of conceal carry will be

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discussed. The program consists of classroom discussion as well as

live fire drills at the range. This hands-on course is a must for anyone

who conceal carries. A list of required equipment will be given during

pre-registration.

Kids: S’mores & More: Camping 101

Date: Wednesday & Thursday, June 4 &5, 2014

Pre-register date: May 28, 2014

Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Instructor: Kassie Clements & Beth Sigel

Location: SHS

Cost: $5.00

Minimum enrollment: 5 kids per age group

Camping is a very popular summer activity but can be a lot of work.

We want to help kids learn the basics of camping, how to help, fun

games to play, and camping foods they can make themselves! Kids will

learn what to pack, how to help parents, and how to play safely at the

campsite. There will be a class for K-2nd grade & 3rd-5th at the same

time. Hands-on learning & fun to be had by all!

Featured Ed2Go classes:

To see the full catalog, go to www.ed2go.com/ewc

Most classes are 6 week, 24-hour access, worth 1.5 credits toward

PTSB renewal

*These classes are a great option if your schedule is already packed

but you’re interested in taking a course*

Grammar Refresher

Start dates: January 15, February 12, March 12, April 9

Cost: $99.00

Whatever your goals, a grasp of English grammar is important if you

want to improve your speaking and writing skills. You will explore the

basics as well as the more sophisticated concepts to strengthen your

grammatical skills.

Computer Skills for the Workplace


Cost: $99.00

Most jobs today require a working knowledge of certain computer

skills & employers seek and reward employees with these skills. This

course will teach how to send emails, use spreadsheets & graphs, add

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& edit data, understand file size and memory limitations, & so much

more! If you want to stay up-to-date on the latest and greatest in the

ever-changing world of technology, this course comes highly

recommended!

Introduction to Windows 8


Cost: $99.00

Windows 8 is on the horizon! Be ready by learning how to navigate

your new system easily. This course will walk you through step-by-

step in getting comfortable with the new operating system. You will

need Windows 8 on your computer in order to actively participate in

this course.

Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom


Cost: $99.00

Differentiated Instruction is becoming a mainstay in classrooms

across the country as educators are starting to see the ways that

traditional classroom settings limit their ability to reach diverse

learners. This course goes through 10 DI integration strategies with

numerous sample lessons to improve your teaching and the outcome

of your student interaction!

*For additional information, to pre-register, and schedules changes,

please contact Brittany Lenz at 307-290-2770 or stop by

Sundance High School. Information will also be posted on our

website found at crook1.com, at the EWC Outreach link under

Sundance Secondary School.

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