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FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION
Fall 2020
September - December
Farmington, CT
www.fpsct.org/fce
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Hello Lifelong Learners,
FARMINGTON CONTINUING I hope this communication finds everyone well!
EDUCATION Farmington Continuing Education has been busy
1 Depot Place, Unionville, CT 06085 focusing on Connected Learning to keep you
Phone: (860) 404-0290 ACTIVE, ENGAGED, and mastering new SKILLS.
Fax: (860) 404-0294 Many successful virtual programs held this summer
continuinged@fpsct.org include The Suzuki Virtual Experience, Yoga, Book
www.fpsct.org/fce Club, Family Science in the Kitchen, LEGO®, Full of
ART, Math Problem Solving, Babysitting Basics, and
8:30AM - 4:30PM CPR, Food Explorers and much more!
Monday - Friday
The fall 2020 semester will include a variety of
(closed major holidays)
NEW offerings as a hybrid of both in-person and
online courses. Social distancing protocols will be
required for all in-person courses and trips. Glance
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION through the catalog and visit our website at www.
Kathleen C. Greider fpsct.org/fce for more details and to REGISTER!
Superintendent of Schools
All aboard to lifelong learning!
Kimberly Wynne Lori Wyrebek
Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Coordinator
Alicia Bowman wyrebekl@fpsct.org
Assistant Superintendent of Finance &
Operations
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Christine Arnold
Bill Beckert
Sylvie Binette
Kristi Brouker
Elizabeth Fitzsimmons
Beth Kintner
Sarah Healey
Ellen Siuta
Andrea Sobinski
Due to COVID-19, no in-person courses will be
CONTINUING EDUCATION held at Lewis Mills High School or Lake Garda
Elementary School. Burlington and Harwinton
Lori Wyrebek
residents can attend an in-person or virtual
Coordinator
course listed in the catalog.
Amy Ferrari
Many businesses and instructors from Burlington
Supervisor and Catalog Design
and Harwinton are offering courses for fall 2020.
2 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATIONTABLE OF CONTENTS COURSE LOCATIONS
State Mandated Courses Barney Library
Adult Basic Education (ABE)................................... 4 71 Main Street Farmington, CT 06032
Citizenship................................................................ 4 Claudette’s Creative Clippin’s Pet Salon
English for Speakers of other 22 Main Street Unionville, CT 06085
. Languages (ESL)....................................................... 4
DOT Commuter Lot
k High School Completion 475 Hartford Road New Britain, CT 06053
Programs (GED, CDP & NEDP)............................... 5
Farmington Community & Senior Center
Adult Enrichment Courses 321 New Britain Avenue Unionville, CT 06085
Art, Games & Hobbies..........................................6-8
Farmington High School
Career Development..................................................... 8 10 Monteith Drive Farmington, CT 06032
d
e Computers & Technology............................................. 9
Farmington Library
Cooking...............................................................9-10
6 Monteith Drive Farmington, CT 06032
Financial & Retirement.................................... 11-13
Fitness............................................................... 13-15 Farmington River School of Art
73 East Main Street Plainville, CT 06062
Health & Wellness............................................ 17-18
Home & Garden..................................................... 18 First Church of Christ - Farmington
Language................................................................ 19 75 Main Street Farmington, CT 06032
Music, Dance & Drama.......................................... 20 First Church of Christ - Unionville
Nature & Outdoors.......................................... 21-22 61 Main Street Unionville, CT 06085
Personal Enrichment........................................ 22-24 Irving Robbins Middle School
Pet Care................................................................... 24 20 Wolf Pit Road Farmington, CT 06032
Trips & Tours........................................................... 25
Sharing the Light Holistic Center
Youth Enrichment Courses............................. 25-29 395 West Avon Road Avon, CT 06001
Spotlight Art, Dance & Wellness
Notes, Reminders & Policies................................30 1055 Farmington Avenue Farmington, CT 06032
The Zoo Health Club
498 Bushy Hill Road Avon, CT 06001
MARK YOUR Unionville Bicylce Rack
South Main Street Farmington, CT 06032
CALENDARS! (across from CVS)
Courses will NOT be held West Woods Upper Elementary School
50 Judson Lane Farmington, CT 06032
on the following dates.....
• September 7 - Labor Day
Find us on Social Media!
• September 28 - Yom Kippur
Facebook - FarmingContEd
• October 12 - Columbus Day
Instagram - FarmContEd
• November 25-27 - Thanksgiving Recess
• December 24-31 - Winter Recess Twitter - FarmContEd
REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.FPSCT.ORG/FCE 3ABE, ESL, GED & CITIZENSHIP
The Farmington Board of Education provides courses in Adult Basic Education (ABE), Citizenship,
High School Completion Programs (GED®, CDP, and NEDP), and English for Speakers of Other
Languages (ESL). These courses are FREE to residents of Farmington, Unionville, Avon, Canton,
Collinsville, Burlington, and Harwinton. Registration is required for ALL courses!
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL)
Learn to speak, read, and write English with a focus on those
skills needed in everyday life. Both day and evening courses will
be offered at three levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced).
Registration is required for all new and returning students.
Aprenda a hablar, leer y escribir inglés en un programa
que enfocará en las destrezas de todos los días. Se ofrecen
clases por el día y por la noche en tres niveles (principiante,
Intermedio y avanzado). Matriculación es obligatorio para
todos los alumnos.
DAYTIME COURSES:
09/15 to 12/08 24 sessions (TTh)
10AM-12PM (Beg./Int.) Farmington Library - Upstairs, Board Rm 1
12-2PM (Adv.) Farmington Library - Upstairs, Board Rm 1
EVENING COURSES:
09/14 to 12/14 24 sessions (MW)
6-8 PM Farmington High - Rm 908
Adult Basic Education (ABE) REGISTRATION FOR:
For adults who want to learn basic reading, writing, and math
skills. You will improve your life skills and can prepare to enter ABE, ESL, GED® &
a high school completion program.
09/14 to 12/14
6-8 PM
24 sessions (MW)
Farmington High - Rm 913
Citizenship
At this time, the ABE, ESL, GED®, and
Citizenship
Prepares the applicant in the 3 areas of the naturalization
Citizenship courses will be offered as
process including both the application and documents, U. S. a hybrid model (both in-person and
history and government, and reading and writing skills.
online) but can change based on state
09/14 to 12/14 12 sessions (M)
6:30-8:30 PM Farmington High - Rm 909 health recommendations.
General Education Development (GED®)
MATH:
REGISTER ONLINE
09/14 to 12/14 12 sessions (M) for all courses at
6-8:30 PM Farmington High - Rm 906
www.fpsct.org/fce
LANGUAGE ARTS/SOCIAL STUDIES/SCIENCE:
09/16 to 12/09 12 sessions (W) Once your registration is received, you
6-8:30 PM Farmington High - Rm 906
will be contacted by phone to verify your
registration information and schedule in-
VOLUNTEERS person or remote testing.
Volunteers are needed for courses! Contact
Sarah De Feudis for more information at If you have any questions, call our office at
(860) 805-2499 or defeudiss@fpsct.org (860) 404-0290.
4 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATIONHIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION
-- Go to www.GED.com and create an account
Register online at -- Must take GED® Ready Test at www.GED.com and receive
a score of "likely to pass" in each subject area
www.fpsct.org/fce -- Complete the process, in person, at Farmington
Continuing Education
There are three distinct pathways for adults to attain a high -- Receive an email that you can now schedule your GED®
school diploma outlined below: test
CT General Statutes, Section10-5(a) requires that individuals
General Educational Development (GED®):
who are either 17 or 18 years old at the time of registration
Adults who have not completed high school must demonstrate,
for the GED® must submit documentation that they have been
through a 4-part computerized examination that includes a
officially withdrawn from a CT school for at least 6 months.
writing sample, the attainment of academic skills and concepts
normally acquired through completion of a high school 17-year-olds: must submit a withdrawal form with a parent/
program. Applicants for this exam must be at least 17 years of guardian signature.
age and officially withdrawn from school for at least 6 months. 18-year-olds: may submit, in place of a withdrawal form, a letter
Individuals who pass the GED® Tests are awarded a State of CT from the last high school they attended stating that the 9th-
High School Diploma. grade class they entered (or would have entered) has already
graduated.
Credit Diploma Program (CDP):
CDP is a combination of teacher-led courses and an MISSION STATEMENT
internet-based high school curriculum. Earn credits through The Farmington Board of Education will provide a planned
independent study projects, community service, work program of studies to expand the educational opportunities for
experience, or vocational training. Teachers are content-area adult learners in the areas of Basic Education, GED® Preparation,
certified secondary educators, and our courses are as equally ESL, and Citizenship. The plan takes into account the intent of
challenging as regular high school but are shorter in length. state statutes to expand educational accessibility of offerings, and
educational achievement as indicated by the receipt of a high
If you are motivated, an independent learner with a busy
school diploma. This is a common standards-based educational
work schedule, have family concerns, have 4-7 credits left to program that will enable every student to achieve rigorous
earn your diploma, you believe that earning a high school performance standards.
diploma similar to daytime high school is what you want,
then this program is for you!
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
22 credits are required to earn a Bristol High School diploma: Farmington Continuing Education is committed to a policy of equal
4 in English, 4 in Math, 4 in Social Studies, 2 in Science, and opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and does
8 electives. A minimum of 4 credits must be completed in not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, sex, age,
this program, no matter how many credits are transferred national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender,
from previous high schools. This program is offered through gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited
Bristol Adult Education (860) 584-7865 and has rolling to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder,
physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or
admissions.
any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal
nondiscrimination laws. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination
National External Diploma Program (NEDP): policies should be directed to Laurie Singer, Director of Special
NEDP assists adults with life experiences, such as working Services at (860) 677-1791.
and raising a family, towards a high school diploma. All work
is done in a non-traditional, one-to-one at-home setting.
DISABILITIES ACCOMMODATIONS
Flexible appointments are made with staff to obtain, review
All activities offered by Farmington Continuing Education are
and demonstrate mastery of the 70 competencies measured held at accessible locations. Accommodations for individuals
by this nationally certified program. Although there is no with disabilities are available upon request. Please contact Lori
age requirement, most adults that apply are over age 24. Wyrebek at (860) 404-0290.
High school proficient scores in Math, Reading, and Writing
are a prerequisite. This program is available through both
Bristol Adult Education (860) 584-7865 and West Hartford GED® TEST ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations for the GED®® test are available for qualified
Continuing Education (860) 561-6900. Call to find out when
individuals with a disability. For more information contact Lori
the next NEDP Orientation is being held. Wyrebek at (860) 404-0290 or Sabrina Mancini at the Connecticut
State Department of Education at (860) 807-2111.
Information to the GED® Test-Taker:
This program prepares adult learners to pass the 4-part,
computer-based GED® exam to earn a State of CT diploma. MANDATED COURSES
Farmington Continuing Education is in compliance with
Students receive necessary instruction in 4 subject areas
Connecticut General Statute 10-73a, there is no fee for registration,
(Science, Social Studies, Math and Language Arts) plus basic books, or materials to any adult enrolled in the High School
computer skills to take the exam. Completion, ESL, or Citizenship programs.
REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.FPSCT.ORG/FCE 5ART, GAMES & HOBBIES
Beginner Mosaics Fall Door Hanger Digital Photography for the
Sarah Segovia (R-ART001) Carolyn Mitchell (R-ART012) Beginner
Mosaics are a picture or pattern Greet the fall with this fun and pretty door Peter Glass (A-ART008)
produced by arranging together small hanger! Constructed from reclaimed Maybe you own a digital camera but
colored pieces of hard material, such wood each piece is uniquely different. are not getting the kind of images you
as stone, tile, or glass. Learn the basic Learn to base coat, shade and highlight want. Or, maybe you’re getting some
techniques of mosaics including the use your design to create a beautiful fall great pictures, but can’t figure out
of a mosaic wheel cutter. Discussions will floral motif on your wood. Then you why - then this is the course for you!
include design techniques, adhering will learn how to apply a vinyl stencil The major emphasis will be on moving
medium to project, and grouting and with the cute phrase “Hello Pumpkin” away from the automatic mode, which
finishing. You will make a 4” square or "Hello Autumn". Adorn with a lovely most beginners gravitate towards,
coaster. bow and this piece can be hung up until to shooting modes where you have
11/16 to 11/23 2 sessions (M) you begin to decorate for Christmas. total control of your camera. All the
6-8:30 PM Farmington High – Rm 615 10/10 1 session (Sa) basic photography concepts will be
Course Fee: $65 1-3 PM Online presented and discussed in depth.
Course Fee: $65 10/08 to 10/22 3 sessions (Th)
Moravian Star 6-9 PM Online
Sarah Segovia (R-ART002) Take Great Photos with your Course Fee: $99 Senior Fee (65+): $85
In this beginner course, you will learn the Smartphone (16+)
basic techniques of cutting, grinding, Peter Glass (A-ART035) Creating Photographs That Will
foiling, and assembling a beautiful 3D The quality of smartphone cameras is Knock Your Socks Off
stained glass hanging star. improving rapidly. Their capabilities Peter Glass (A-ART010)
11/19 to 12/03 2 sessions (Th) extend far beyond what most people Making photographs can be so much
6-8:30 PM Irving Robbins – Rm 827 seem to use them for... taking selfies. more than just pointing your camera
Course Fee: $65 In many situations, they work quite well and pressing the shutter button. As a
as stand-ins for SLR cameras. This is a photographer, you have many options
Crocheting for Beginners course for those interested in producing available for creating really interesting
(daytime) first-rate images with their smartphone and unusual images. This course will
Maria Pizzonia (A-ART006) cameras. show you techniques for accomplishing
Whether you are “rusty” at crocheting 11/05 1 session (Th) that. A great deal of photography will be
or a beginner who wants a relaxing, 6-9 PM Online done throughout the course, so you will
Course Fee: $85 need to bring your digital camera, an
productive, fun, and portable hobby
- this course is just for you! Learn how instruction booklet, and a fully charged
to make delicate doilies, elegant Acrylic Painting battery. If you own one, a tripod would
clothing, and warm cozy afghans, all Lyndia Elliott (A-ART007) be great too!
while watching TV or sitting idly by in Create memories while learning how to 11/12 to 11/19 2 sessions (Th)
a waiting room. In this course, you will paint with easy to follow step-by-step 6-9 PM Irving Robbins - Rm 812
Course Fee: $99 Senior Fee (65+): $85
learn how to make a simple scarf using painting lessons with a professional
basic stitches and simple patterns. artist.
09/29 to 11/24 8 sessions (T) 10/14 to 11/18 6 sessions (W) Painting with Acrylics
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 6:30-8:30 PM Farmington High - Rm 615 P. R. Bailey (A-ART018)
First Church of Christ, Unionville - Conf. Rm Course Fee: $115 Senior Fee (65+): $99 Experience the many moods of the
Course Fee: $99 Senior Fee (65+): $85 ocean through painting, including skies,
marshes, and rock formations. Acrylics
Quilting a Perfect Gift are easy to use, dry fast, and are fun to
Ashley Parker (A-ART039) experience!
Learn both a disappearing 9 patch block 10/06 to 11/24 8 sessions (T)
and a 3D bow tie block that can easily 1:30-3:30 PM
be pieced together into a fun gift! Farmington River School of Art
Course Fee: $115 Senior Fee (65+): $99
11/30 to 12/07 2 sessions (M)
6-7:30 PM Online
Course Fee: $75
WANT TO TEACH A Share your insterest or talents with others! Complete a
COURSE? Course Proposal Form available at www.fpsct.org/fce
6 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATIONART, GAMES & HOBBIES
Woolly Woodlands Critters Watercolor Painting
Needle Felting P. R. Bailey (A-ART017) ONLINE COURSES
Elena Gibson (A-ART011) Explore the fascinating qualities The COVID-19 pandemic has
of watercolors! Learn a variety of forced us all to temporarily change
Create two charming miniature felted
watercolor techniques from the basics to many parts of our daily routines.
woodland critters. Start with one basic
more complex experiences. This course Farmington Continuing Education
shape and learn how to use a special
if for both beginners and intermediate will offer several online courses this
barbed needle to transform it into a
students. semester to continue to provide
variety of animals such as a mouse, fox,
learning opportunities safely. Our
squirrel, or owl. In addition, you will use 10/05 to 11/30 8 sessions (M)
catalog still offers a wide variety of
the wet felting technique to enhance 6-8 PM Farmington River School of Art
Course Fee: $115 Senior Fee (65+): $99 choices for you to take part in. Don’t
the figure’s shape and firmness further.
miss out!
10/01 1 session (Th)
6-9 PM Irving Robbins - Rm 827 Brush Off Stress - Mixed Media Registrants will receive a link before
Course Fee: $65 Workshop the first class by email.
Carolyn Mitchell (A-ART020)
Introduction to Calligraphy: The Bob Ross Paint Night
Holidays can be stressful and this year is
Amy Casazza & Alison Murphy (A-ART023)
Art of Elegant Handwriting no exception. Join artist Carolyn Mitchell
Lisa Fatone (A-ART013) from The Brush & Pallet for this fun and Join Alison and Amy for this “happy
creative online journey into Mixed little” Bob Ross Paint Night! Follow
Are you intrigued by the art of elegant
Media. Used the provided supplies along with Bob’s “Joy of Painting” video
handwriting known as Calligraphy? If
(an 11 x 14 canvas, paints, paper, to paint a beautiful winter landscape
so, turn your interests into skills and put
decorations, and baubles) to create a of our very own on a 11 x 14 canvas.
them to work for you. The hand-lettering
fun and lovely mixed media piece. You The 30-minute video will be stretched
revival has become integrated into
are encouraged to add your personal throughout this 2 ½ hour class, pausing
today’s versatile wedding and home
touches as well, such as pictures, words, often along the way, allowing Alison
décor markets as a functional, saleable
magazine pages, book pages, musical and Amy to give more guidance and
art form.
notes, etc. hands-on instruction. No experience
10/07 to 10/28 4 sessions (W) necessary!
6-8 PM Farmington High - Rm 903 11/07 1 session (Sa)
Course Fee: $85 Senior Fee (65+): $75 1-3 PM Online A) 11/04 1 session (W)
Course Fee: $65 B) 12/02 1 session (W)
6:30-9 PM Farmington High – 615
Knitting Intermediate Course Fee: $39 each
Linda Jorson (A-ART015) The Art of Napkin Folding
If you have mastered basic knitting and Elizabeth McDonald (A-ART023)
are ready to expand your knowledge Learn several napkin folds that will Paint Your Pet
delight friends and family who share Amy Casazza & Alison Murphy (A-ART024)
and skills, then join this course to learn
more advanced techniques! How to special meals at their tables through the Join Alison and Amy for this fun Paint
read patterns and graphs, correct holiday season. Your Pet night!! Using a photo, we will
mistakes, combine different pattern 10/30 to 11/06 2 sessions (F) sketch your pet on a 11 x 14 canvas
stitches, and create well-fitting garments 5-6 PM Online and have ready for you on the day of
will be taught. Course Fee: $19 class. No experience necessary! All the
materials will be provided and you will
10/01 to 11/12 7 sessions (Th)
be guided through painting a portrait of
6:30-8:30 PM Everyone Loves a Snowman
Farmington Community & Senior Center your special friend!
Board
Course Fee: $109 Senior Fee (65+): $89 10/22 1 session (Th)
Carolyn Mitchell (A-ART021)
6:30-9 PM Irving Robbins – Rm 910
The words are true, everybody does love Course Fee: $45
Home Sewing 201 - Curved a snowman and this guy is no exception!
Valance He is 3.5 feet tall, jolly, and will look great
Ashley Parker (A-ART037) on your porch or in your home. Painted Family Fun PJ’s for Parent and
Create a sample valance, perfect for on beautiful reclaimed wood you will Child
the kitchen or bathroom window. The learn design, base coating, shading, and Ashley Parker (A-ART040)
valance will have a curved hem, rod highlighting. He is sure to receive lots of Learn the basics of machine operation,
pocket, and be fully lined. compliments over the holiday and can how to sew straight seams, curved
12/14 1 session (M) be kept out throughout the winter as a seams, and how to do a proper elastic
6-7:30 PM Online great part of your decor. waist with casing and hem. This is a
Course Fee: $49 12/12 1 session (Sa) great skill-building course!
1-3 PM Online 12/01 1 session (T)
Course Fee: $75 6-7:30 PM Online
Course Fee (Parent & Child): $59
REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.FPSCT.ORG/FCE 7ART, GAMES & HOBBIES CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Wine Bottle Painting with Fairy Know Your Sewing Machine: Creating a Rockstar Resume
Lights Scrunchies Shari Steele (A-CAR001)
Amy Casazza & Alison Murphy (A-ART025) Ashley Parker (A-ART028) For college students and college
Join Alison as she instructs glass You will learn how to thread and operate graduates looking to develop a
painting on wine bottles, with added your machine! If you’ve never taken it professional, results-oriented resume,
fairy lights for a magical embellishment. out of the box, this project is where to this course provides participants
She will have several sample designs to start! You’ll be ready for Sewing 101 with guidelines on resume format,
offer as inspiration, or you can go rogue when you complete this course. structure, and content to showcase
and create your own! Alison will be 10/15 1 session (Th) accomplishments and skills.
teaching you techniques of painting on 5:30-7 PM Online 09/21 1 session (M)
glass and will offer hands-on guidance Course Fee: $45 6-7:30 PM Online
and encouragement. No experience Course Fee: $55
necessary! Adult Beginners Knitting Circle
11/05 1 session (Th) Nicole Christensen (A-ART030) Creating a Strong LinkedIn
6:30-8:30 PM Irving Robbins – Rm 910 Profile
Make time for yourself and learn to
Course Fee: $35
knit! If you’ve always wanted to knit, but Valerie Wilson (A-CAR010)
didn’t know where to start, or need to Are you LinkedIn? LinkedIn is a
Watch Hill / Point Judith brush up on the basics, this course is social network tool that focuses on
Photography Workshop for you! Learn to cast on, knit, purl, and professional networking and career
Michele Foertsch (A-ART026) more, creating a fashionable project to development. Building a strong online
Capture, through the art of photography, start! Knitting is a great hobby that can image is important in a competitive job
the beauty of the Rhode Island shoreline! be transported with you knit at sports search environment. This workshop will
From the Watch Hill Lighthouse to the events, waiting rooms...using snippets help you to create a LinkedIn profile
Point Judith Lighthouse, with numerous of time! Learn about different fibers, try that employers will notice. Learn how to
other points of interest along the way. If out different types and sizes of needles, craft your profile content that includes
time and weather conditions permit, we and more! Crochet basics will also be keywords to help you stand out.
will swing over to the Narragansett Pier taught. 10/21 1 session (W)
for a night shoot. 10/01 to 12/10 9 sessions (Th) 7-8 PM Online
10/24 1 session (Sa) 11 AM - 12 PM Online Course Fee: $29
10:30 AM - 8 PM Watch Hill/Point Judith, RI Course Fee: $135
Course Fee: $55
Home Sewing 101 - Throw Pillow
Felt-A-Bear Needle Felting and Welt Cord
Elena Gibson (A-ART027) Ashley Parker (A-ART034)
Explore the fascinating technique of
needle felting and create a realistic or
Come to this basic sewing class and
learn how to create a sample throw career
stylized brown or polar bear figure.
Learn how to transform sheep wool with
pillow so you can spruce up your décor!
10/28 1 session (W) development
a special barbed needle into a firm (3-
4”) felted figure with detailed features.
Also, a wet felting technique will be
6-7:30 PM
Course Fee: $49
Online
courses
used further to enhance the shape Sewing 101: The Basics - Tote
and firmness of the figure. Glass beads • Medical Assistant
Bag, Pillowcase and Fleece Ear
for eyes will be provided for a realistic
Band
• Nursing
finish. • Paralegal
Ashley Parker (A-ART036)
11/05 1 session (Th)
6-9 PM Irving Robbins – Rm 827
Do you have a sewing machine and • Pharmacy Technician
Course Fee: $65 have no idea where to start? Students
will learn the basics, including machine There are over 100 courses
operation, how to sew hems, French to choose from. There are 12
seams, and much more. Each week there sessions per course over a 6
will be a small project to complete: tote
bag, pillowcase, and fleece ear band. week period. A new course
11/03 to 11/17 3 sessions (T) begins each month.
6-7:30 PM Online
Course Fee: $99 Visit www.ed2go.com/
farmington
8 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATIONCOMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY COOKING
Microsoft Excel Cloud Storage Friday Night Supper Club with
S. Bozzuto (A-COM007) John Gregory (A-COM010) Prudence Sloane
Create spreadsheets by entering and You’ve heard the phrase, “Store it in Prudence Sloane (A-COO010)
editing text and numbers; produce the cloud”. The “cloud” has become Dinner is ready to serve at 6:30 PM!
formulas using a variety of methods; a very popular method of storage, 10/16: Crispy Chicken with Zucchini,
format and analyze data into useful sharing, and/or backing up your data Capers, and Chickpeas - Learn the Art
information. Draw a variety of charts, files. In this class, you will learn about and Science of sautéing and deglazing
sort data, and access real-time data, the various types of cloud storage and to create a rich, flavorful, yet healthy
such as stock quotes, etc. Check how to select and set up cloud storage sauce. We’ll also discuss how you can
spelling, set margins, create headers apps on your computer, and when free turn this Italian dish into the flavors
and footers, and print versions needed services are the best option. Also briefly of India. 11/06: Cod Provencal and
for a worksheet. Windows 2010 and discussed will be the security of cloud Winter Vegetable Ragu - A warming
Microsoft Excel 2016 is used. Useful storage as well as the advantages and and deliciously healthy winter fish dish.
materials included in the course fee. No disadvantages. Although there are many You’ll learn the “Art of Sautéing and
prerequisites: basic keyboarding skills providers of cloud storage, this course Braising Fish” in one class -all done in
are helpful. will focus on how to use Google Drive, one skillet! 01/08: Classic Risotto with
09/23 to 10/21 5 sessions (W) DropBox, One Drive, and Carbonite. Variations - Learn the art of making a
6:30-8:30 PM Online 10/13 1 session (T) versatile risotto base from which you
Course Fee: $90 6-8 PM Online can make a multitude of risottos, such
Course Fee: $29 as a Venetian Seafood, Southwestern,
Microsoft Powerpoint Wild Mushroom and even a risotto with
S. Bozzuto (A-COM008) Getting Started with EXCEL 2016 leftovers. You get to choose which one
Learn to create, edit, format, and view John Gregory (A-COM040) you’ll be doing as your cook along. The
presentations and slides using this fun Many jobs today require basic Excel class comes with a detailed handout
and easy software. Change layouts, add skills. These basic Excel skills include and recipes.
background styles and insert, move and - familiarity with Excel ribbons and A) 10/16 1 session (F)
size clipart/graphics. Use transitions user interface, working with cells and B) 11/06 1 session (F)
C) 01/08 1 session (F)
and animations to enhance your sheets, ability to enter and format
presentation and more. Keyboarding data, calculate totals and summaries 5:30-6:30 PM Online
skills are helpful. thru formulas, highlight data that Course Fee: $29 each
10/28 to 11/11 3 sessions (W) meets certain conditions, creating and
6:30-8:30 PM Online printing simple reports and charts, Chicken Tikka Masala
Course Fee: $60 understanding OneDrive, the use of Indira Pulliadath (A-COO016)
keyboard shortcuts, and productivity Chicken Tikka Masala is a delectable
Microsoft Word - Beginner tricks. This course will cover these Indian chicken curry dish that according
Cathy Poehler (R-COM002) topics, including videos, examples, and to popular legend, was first created for
student exercises. This is a beginning the British. In this dish, chicken thighs
Learn how to create, save, retrieve, and
course. Prerequisite: Basic computer are marinated in a blend of Indian
print documents in this beginner-level
skills. spices and then cooked on skewers.
course. Toolbars, menu bars, shortcuts,
editing, and formatting techniques (cut/ 10/20 to 11/10 4 sessions (T) The cooked chicken is then mixed with
6-8 PM Online a delectable, creamy cashew nut and
copy/paste) are among just a few of the
Course Fee: $89 tomato-based curry sauce. Make this
skills that will be covered. Utilize the
spell check and thesaurus tools. curry, basmati rice, and a semolina
pudding called ‘halwa’.
10/21 to 10/28 2 sessions (W)
6:30-9 PM Online 10/19 1 session (M)
Course Fee: $65 Senior Fee (65+): $55 6-9 PM Online
Course Fee: $45
Register online at
www.fpsct.org/fce
SCHOOL CANCELLATION
Online courses will NOT be canceled on inclement weather days when schools are closed. If an instructor needs
to cancel a course for personal reasons, they will notify registrants and the course will be rescheduled.
REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.FPSCT.ORG/FCE 9COOKING
Prudence Sloane’s Re-Assembled Foodways at Stanley-Whitman
Turkey House with Dennis Picard
Prudence Sloane (A-COO011) Stanley-Whitman House (A-COO009)
A Thanksgiving Dinner course to make Dennis Picard will share anecdotes
Thanksgiving the “Cook’s Holiday.” Let’s about New England colonial life while
talk turkey! Prudence will show you how demonstrating how to start a fire and
to get juicy white meat and perfectly cooking either in the hearth or on an
cooked dark meat with “Julia Child’s PASSPORTS open campfire.
Reassembled Turkey”, and it comes The Farmington Library is a 09/27: Food Preservation: Drying,
to the table looking just like the real registered passport acceptance Pickling, Seed Saving - Learn how to
thing! Prudence has been cooking her "put up" foods and join in on the food
facility. Applications are accepted
turkey this way for years and wouldn’t preservation revival. We will be drying,
by appointment only. Passport pickling, and preparing for storage
do it any other way. The disassembling
and gravy can be done up to two days
photos can taken here! vegetables and fruits for the coming
ahead. No more last-minute frantic year as well as creating our seed packets
cooking, and no getting up early for next year’s garden. 10/25: Hearth
Thanksgiving morning since this turkey Traditional Plum Pudding with Cooking: Butter, Soft Cheese, Soups
will be ready to pop into the oven on Prudence Sloane and Stews - Dennis Picard demonstrates
Thanksgiving morning and will cook in Prudence Sloane (A-COO012) how to cook a stewed soup, bake
half the time! Your gravy will be semi- Plum Pudding, also known as “Christmas Johnnycakes, make churned butter, and
completed in advance, too, for a fuss- Pudding”, moves into the 21st century! herbed Farmer's Cheese with herbs
free Thanksgiving Day! Join Prudence This pudding is so deliciously light you from the museum’s Dooryard Garden.
for this fun and enlightening course that will ask for seconds without guilt. Chock Spend the afternoon learning hands-
has always been a favorite. The course full of holiday spices like cinnamon, on or sit back and observe. 11/22:
includes access to Prudence’s personal nutmeg, and clove - the resulting Hearth Cooking: Colonial Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving recipes. pudding is moist and sinfully flavorful. - Dennis Picard demonstrates how to
11/24 1 session (T) The “Christmas Pudding” you make cook a colonial Thanksgiving dinner
6:30-8:30 PM Online during class will keep for up to 2 weeks, featuring chicken, Hasty Pudding, and
Course Fee: $50 so you’ll be all set for the holidays! And roasted root vegetables at the hearth
,for the finale, you’ll learn how to flambé in the Whitman Tavern! Spend the
your pudding for a spectacular entrance afternoon learning hands-on or sit
20-min Weeknight Meals
at the end of your holiday dinner! back and observe. 12/20: Open Fire
Stephanie Tornatore (A-COO001)
12/19 1 session (Sa) Cooking: Revolutionary War - The
Have you ever come home from work Colony of CT sent many regiments of
2-3:30 PM Online
hungry for dinner, but you’re too tired its men into the American Revolutionary
Course Fee: $55
to cook? We’ve all been there! Learn to War and was the site of several over-
make quick, healthy, but scrumptious, wintering camps. Learn about what the
inexpensive meals, within 20 minutes A Taste of Southern Indian Food:
troops were promised for their daily
that will nourish you. Cook along or just Crepes (Dosas) rations and what they received. We will
take notes! Indira Pulliadath (A-COO015)
feature food rations such as dried peas,
09/06 1 session (Su) Southern Indian cuisine differs from flour, and turnips.
7-8 PM Online Northern Indian cuisine by being light
A) 09/27 1 session (Su)
Course Fee: $15 and by the use of coconut and rice.
B) 10/25 1 session (Su)
Learn how to cook ‘Masala Dosas’, which C) 11/22 1 session (Su)
Meal Prep Lunches for the Week are savory ‘gluten-free’ rice and lentil D) 12/20 1 session (Su)
Stephanie Tornatore (A-COO002) crepes stuffed with delicious potato
12-4 PM Stanley Whitman House
masala. Also, make a side of coconut
What if, instead of buying take out Course Fee: $25
Chutney and Mango Lassi for dessert.
every day for lunch, you had your lunch
already prepared for your work or 11/16 1 session (M)
school day? And what if it was healthy 6-9 PM Online
Course Fee: $29
and inexpensive? Join Stephanie as she
teaches you how to do just that!
09/13 1 session (Su)
7-8 PM Online
Course Fee: $15
DON'T We encourage you to register early.
DELAY! It can often make or break a course!
10 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATIONFINANCIAL & RETIREMENT
Empowering You Through the Savvy Social Security Planning for Be the Savvy Home Buyer
Probate Process Baby Boomers Michelle Collins & Ann Kramer (A-FIN018)
Bryan Etter (A-FIN001) Albert D’Agosto & Charles Yannich Experience the ENTIRE process of
Death in the family? Want to protect (R-FIN004) home financing AND purchasing rolled
your loved ones from the evils of The rules for Social Security change into one course! Join an experienced
d Probate? The Probate process can often so what you thought you knew Mortgage Professional and Realtor who
cause confusion and stress during a may be different now! When should you will explain the nuts and bolts of getting
sensitive time in your life. Allow Attorney take your Social Security? How do you the best mortgage rates and buying
, Bryan Etter to help guide you through apply? What impact does your spouse’s the best home. Mortgage: Get insider
the steps of the Probate Process, and Social Security have on what you tips about the financing process, the
d introduce you to the precautions to take collect? This course covers not only the application process, credit reports, how
, to give your family the peace of mind it basics of Social Security but also reveals much of a house you can comfortably
e deserves during a difficult time. strategies for maximizing your benefits. afford, closing costs, and budgeting
10/26 1 session (M) We will discuss how to minimize taxes techniques. Buying the Best House:
6-7:30 PM Online on Social Security benefits and how to Learn how to make the best decisions
h Course Fee: $19 coordinate your Social Security with your in the home search, contract signing,
other sources of retirement income. We home inspections, negotiating, and
welcome your questions as you explore closing process.
Social Security Changes: The
your options. 10/08 1 session (Th)
d Impact on Your Retirement
11/12 1 session (Th) 6:30-8 PM Online
Michael Alimo (A-FIN002)
6:30-8 PM Online Course Fee: $29 Couple Course Fee: $45
. Retirement is one of the most Course Fee: $19
important life events many of us will
ever experience. When to collect How to Plan and Pay for College
: Independent Living, Assisted Tom Polowy (A-FIN041)
g Social Security may be the single most
important decision you make in the Living, Skilled Nursing This ONLINE course will provide families
o
r context of planning your retirement. Facilities and Continuing Care with the steps they should take if they
This is a great opportunity to learn KEY Communities want to put themselves into the most
CONCEPTS you need to know BEFORE Rebecca Hajosy (A-FIN005) optimum position to pay for college
h
applying for Social Security. Depending Have you ever wondered about the and lessen the burden of debt after
on your age, Social Security filing different living arrangements and levels graduation.
e strategies may boost lifetime benefits of care available to you as you get 10/06 1 session (T)
e and increase retirement income by tens older? Come to this discussion led by 6-7 PM Online
of thousands. Always consider Social local elder law attorney and University Course Fee: $15
y Security payout as a component of your of Hartford professor, Rebecca A.
retirement plan. Hajosy. She will discuss the differences Women in Retirement
11/03 1 session (T) between independent living, assisted Michael Alimo (A-FIN013)
6:30-7:30 PM Online living, skilled nursing facilities, and Get educated on the most common
l Course Fee: $15 continuing care communities. What are Social Security mistakes, learn how
, your options? How to choose the right to avoid them, and how to maximize
Government Benefits for Your one for you? What are the pros and this benefit through need-to-know
Loved One with Special Needs cons? What are the costs? And, how do strategies developed to prevent
Stuart Hawkins (A-FIN020) you afford them? outliving your hard-earned money in
Gain a greater understanding of the 10/15 1 session (Th) retirement. Create a legacy plan that
various government benefits available 6:30-8 PM Online protects you, your spouse, or your
Course Fee: $25 heirs from the IRS and probate courts.
to your loved one. Detailed discussions
on how to qualify, maximize, and Learn about protecting your money
from market volatility and the dozens of
preserve benefits such as Supplemental
Security Income (SSI), Social Security
CLASS MATERIALS options available to you. Increase your
Disability (SSDI), Medicaid, Medicare, Supplies for some online knowledge and confidence which will
and the ABLE Act will be included. courses will by available for assist you in making the best decisions
for a stress-free retirement!
09/23 1 session (W) pickup at the Farmington
6:30-8 PM Online 10/13 1 session (T)
Continuing Education office 6:30-8 PM Online
Course Fee: $19
located at 1 Depot Place in Course Fee: $19
Unionville.
Information about pickup dates
and times is listed in the course
description!
REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.FPSCT.ORG/FCE 11FINANCIAL & RETIREMENT
Financial Strategies for
Successful Retirement
Joan Valenti (A-FIN003) Register online at
This in-depth course offers retirees, or
people thinking about retiring in the www.fpsct.org/fce
next 5-10 years, the opportunity to plan
for a comfortable retirement. Learn
strategies designed to help generate a Planning for the Future of Your What is a Trust and Do I Need
steady income, help protect your assets Loved One with Special Needs One?
from erosion, reduce taxes, and provide Stuart Hawkins (A-FIN021) Czepiga Daly Pope & Perri (A-FIN010)
a more secure retirement for you and This comprehensive course will educate You’ve heard about trusts, but what
your spouse. Learn how to make the best families on the vital issues that help to exactly are they and what do they do
use of your employer’s retirement plan, ensure the lifetime care and quality for you? A trust is an ownership system
evaluate lump-sum distribution options, of life for their loved one. Topics between 3 people - the first person who
and help potentially reduce estate covered include; Special Needs Trusts, gives the second person legal right to
taxes through proper estate planning, Guardianship and Conservatorship, SDI, hold money (or other assets) for the
as well as various types of investments SSI, Medicaid, and Medicare, Protecting third person who receives the money.
such as mutual funds, ETF’s, municipal Government Benefits, Financial Simple, right? Well… there’s a little more
bonds, and tax-deferred annuities. Also, Planning/Funding Options, ABLE Act, to trusts than just that! In this course, we
this course will cover Social Security, and Letter of Intent. will explain how trusts are created, the
Medicare, and ways to provide for the 09/15 1 session (T) different types of trusts, and go over
costs of potential long-term health care. 6:30-8 PM Online who you should choose to participate.
Learn about diversification and asset Course Fee: $19 Walk away knowing how to use trusts
allocation to properly position your to minimize and/or avoid taxes, protect
assets according to your objectives, assets, keep public benefits for loved
The Truth About Medicaid Rules
risk tolerance, and prior investment ones with special needs, and how to
experience. A spousal guest is included
and Long-Term Care Costs
avoid probate court. Leave this course
Czepiga Daly Pope & Perri (A-FIN009)
at no cost. with an understanding of how to use
Long-term care is necessary for a lot of these powerful planning tools to your
09/09 to 09/30 4 sessions (W)
people, but it is VERY expensive! advantage.
6:30-8:30 PM Online
Course Fee: $50 You’ve likely heard horror stories of 11/19 1 session (Th)
people losing their homes to pay for 6-7:30 PM Online
Medicare vs. Medicaid - What You care, or about nursing home costs being Course Fee: $19
over $13,000 per month. What’s worse
Need to Know!
Steve Rubin (A-FIN015)
is the misinformed “advice” that “it’s OK Protecting Assets as You Age
to give away $15,000 per year,” “if your Bryan Etter (A-FIN012)
Understand the differences between money is in a trust, it’s safe,” or “you can
Medicare & Medicaid, what types of We are taught that ownership of
just give your house to your kids.” These
things each will pay for, and what things money and property is largely positive.
statements aren’t necessarily true, but
people may have to pay out-of-pocket Common sense, right? Not necessarily.
long-term care planning MUST be done
for. Learn about what happens when As we age, our long-term health care
the right way. If it’s not, your assets might
someone needs a high level of care needs often become the single largest
be at risk. In this course, learn the truth
either at home or in a facility, and how to threat to our financial well-being.
from an experienced elder law attorney.
manage those costs. Develop a catalog Thankfully, with foresight on our side,
Walk away understanding how you can
of what resources and public benefits several options can be implemented
properly protect your life savings, as well
available to protect your home and which can help preserve your assets
as how Medicaid can help you pay for
assets. over time. Preemptive planning options
long-term care costs. Learn strategies to
09/28 1 session (M) discussed in this course can result in
protect your money should a crisis arise.
6-7:30 PM Online positive outcomes - probate avoidance,
Medicaid’s confusing rules, what it takes
Course Fee: $25 preservation of funds for the family, and
to apply, who can help you complete
a seamless transition into state-funded
an application, and much more will be
programs to ensure proper medical
covered.
care. But like most things in life, there are
11/12 1 session (Th) positives and negatives to each of the
6-7:30 PM Online
options. We will compare and contrast
Course Fee: $19
the different options you can enact to
help protect your assets as you age.
10/19 1 session (M)
6-7:30 PM Online
Course Fee: $19
12 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATIONFINANCIAL & RETIREMENT
Special Needs and Disabilities: Leave it, Move it, Roll it, Take it: Insurance: Auto, Home & Life ...
Helping a Loved One (or yourself) Know Your Employer Retirement Stop Worrying About it!
Live the Best Life! Plan Options Coe Bancroft (A-FIN030)
Czepiga Daly Pope & Perri (A-FIN011) Ryan Kubasek (A-FIN026) How do I know how much coverage I
Living with special needs or a disability Moving on? Do you know all of your need for my home and its contents? Is
is challenging for both individuals and options? How you handle your 401(k), term life insurance the best option for
caregivers. The good news is there are pension, or other employer-sponsored me? What auto insurance coverage
a lot of public benefits, resources, and retirement plans when you leave options should I consider having? How
tools available to help. The bad news is your job is one of the most important do I choose the appropriate level of
that these resources can be confusing financial decisions you can make. Join liability insurance for me and my family?
and even hard to find. Come learn from us for this course and learn about the Can I learn anything to help me avoid
o a Connecticut special needs planning most common distribution options: how having an accident or loss? Get answers
attorney who knows how to safeguard to avoid having the IRS withhold 20% of to what you want and need to know to
o the more complex rights and interests your retirement distribution; and how stop worrying about it! Learn how easy
o of those with disabilities and special taxes, penalties, and investment options it is to become an educated insurance
needs. Learn about housing options, factor into your decision. Knowing your consumer! A spouse can attend for
. employment, and public benefits, as options when you leave your job can FREE!
well as valuable planning tools, like help you make the right choice for your 10/15 1 session (Th)
ABLE accounts and special needs trusts, retirement savings. 7-8:30 PM Online
that can help you preserve your money 10/13 1 session (T) Course Fee: $29
and not jeopardize eligibility for public 6-7 PM Online
. benefits. Course Fee: $15 An Investor’s Tour of Mutual
11/04 1 session (W) Funds
6-7:30 PM Online Managing Rental Properties Ryan Kubasek (A-FIN027)
Course Fee: $19 Eric Judge (A-FIN029) Are mutual funds on your map? Mutual
Learn how to maximize rental income funds may play a major role as you
e Estate Settlement: What to Do regardless of where the property is try to reach your long-term financial
e
When a Loved One Passes Away located. Use select criteria to decide goals. This course provides a detailed
r
Rebecca Hajosy (A-FIN025) whether to purchase rental properties look at the features, benefits, and risks
When someone passes away, often the outside of your home base. This course associated with this type of investment
responsibilities of settling the estate covers important resources to increase as well as guidance to help empower
are placed upon the family or trustee the probability of purchasing and you as you explore the multitude of
that is charged with wrapping up all managing out-of-town rental properties funds available.
the final affairs. Taught by a local estate successfully. You will leave with the 09/16 1 session (W)
and probate attorney and University information needed to make strategic 12-1 PM Online
of Hartford professor, Rebecca Hajosy, rental property decisions. Information Course Fee: $15
you’ll learn about the legal process presented in this course is based on the
. from what occurs in probate court to instructor’s book, Out of Town Landlord: What Happens After the
. instances where the probate court Lessons Learned During the Great Paychecks Stop? A Retirement
e may not be needed in wrapping up a Recession. It includes a lot of useful
Income Primer
decedent’s estate. This course will also information, including selecting areas Ryan Kubasek (A-FIN028)
. discuss steps to take right after death of investment opportunity and how to:
, market properties, use the internet for Who will pay your income during
as well as practical pre-planning tips
d effective property management, collect retirement after paychecks stop? If you
and common mistakes that can cause
s rent, and assess your risk-taking abilities. are nearing or entering retirement and
litigation.
s are interested in a strategy designed to
10/08 1 session (Th) 10/13 1 session (T)
n help build an income stream and make
6-8 PM Online 6-7:30 PM Online
, Course Fee: $29 Couple Course Fee: $45
your retirement income last, join us for
Course Fee: $25
this course. We’ll explore how to budget
for retirement expenses and examine
l ONLINE COURSES potential sources of retirement income
and identify ways to address potential
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us all to temporarily change many risks.
parts of our daily routines. Farmington Continuing Education will offer 11/10 1 session (T)
o several online courses this semester to continue to provide learning 6-7 PM Online
opportunities safely. Our catalog still offers a wide variety of choices for Course Fee: $15
) you to take part in. Don’t miss out!
Registrants will receive a link before the first class by email.
REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.FPSCT.ORG/FCE 13FITNESS
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY FOR IN-PERSON COURSES
If Farmington Public Schools are closed for the day or close early, Farmington Continuing Education
courses WILL NOT meet. If Farmington Public Schools have a delayed opening, courses WILL meet
(unless told otherwise by the instructor). In case of a delayed opening or early closing, cancellations
will also be announced on TV channels NBC and WFSB. Canceled courses are postponed to a later
date. Trips do not follow this cancellation policy.
Essentrics® - Release, Rebalance, Exploring Yoga Pilates
Restore for Strength and Emily Kelaher (A-FIT008B) Personal Euphoria (A-FIT013)
Flexibility This course is perfect for those new to Exercises focus on the core muscles
Debbie and Gene Trovato (A-FIT001) yoga or those looking for a slower-paced which include the abs, back, glutes, and
Essentrics® is a dynamic, yet gentle, practice, offering a safe and welcoming shoulders. We work to create balance
full-body program that activates all your environment to explore yoga’s many and strength in your trunk and loose,
muscles. This scientifically designed, benefits. Breathwork, a brief meditation, limber limbs. Pilates strives to makes
age-reversing workout re-balances your warm-ups, poses to increase strength, you strong and long while improving
body by working through your muscle flexibility, balance, and new poses will balance, coordination, and posture.
chains to stretch and strengthen, release all be explored! Every part of the body gets worked and
tension, and relieve chronic pain. The 09/14 to 11/16 8 sessions (M) you’ll discover muscles you never knew
result, more energy, more mobility, and 6:30-7:30 PM you had.
a healthier you. First Church of Christ, Farmington - A) 09/14 to 12/07 12 sessions (M)
Fellowship Rm 8-8:45 AM
A) 09/17 to 10/22 6 sessions (Th) Course Fee: $99 Senior Fee (65+): $85
9-10 AM B) 09/16 to 12/09 12 sessions (W)
B) 10/08 to 11/12 6 sessions (Th) 6:35-7:20 PM
6-7 PM Limber Lunch Online
Personal Euphoria (A-FIT011) Course Fee: $89 each
First Church of Christ, Unionville - Chapel Rm
Course Fee: $79 each This is a gentle class. It incorporates
Senior Fee (65+): 69 each gentle stretches and fluid movements Introduction to Tai Chi
that manage to both relax and Kenneth Zaborowski (A-FIT016)
rejuvenate you. We do moves standing,
Yoga Tai Chi is a holistic fitness program
sitting, and lying down. Boost your
Migdalia Merriman (A-FIT004) designed to heal chronic pain and
spirits right before you would normally
Focus on the basics of yoga - for all ages sickness, reverse many symptoms
hit that midday slump.
and conditions. Increase your flexibility, associated with normal aging,
09/16 to 12/09 12 sessions (W) significantly reduce the harmful effects
reduce stress, and bring a sense of calm
12-12:30 PM Online
to your busy life. Yoga will tone the body, of stress, instill a deep sense of calm
Course Fee: $25
discipline the mind, and improve your and relaxation, increase vitality, and
overall health. Each session includes improve one’s overall health. Tai Chi is
stretches, simple breathing techniques, Cardio Fitness based on traditional Chinese medical
and relaxation. Rita C Johnson (A-FIT012) theory which suggests that pain and
A) 09/09 to 10/21 7 sessions (W)
A friendly exercise program that sickness are caused by blockages
B) 10/21 to 12/16 7 sessions (W) combines low-impact aerobics with in “Qi” (Vital Energy) and circulation
stretching, strength training, and within the body (i.e., tension). Tai Chi
6-7:15 PM Online
Course Fee: $95 each
routines to improve flexibility, muscular practice dissolves these blockages
Senior Fee (65+): $85 each strength, balance, and cardiovascular (“letting go”) allowing for healing to
fitness. Previous punch cards purchased take place. It has been shown, through
can be used. scientific studies, to alleviate arthritis,
Total Body Barre slow bone loss due to osteoporosis,
Personal Euphoria (A-FIT010) A) 09/16 to 10/26 16 sessions (MWF)
B) 11/02 to 12/11 16 sessions (MWF) reduce stress, and manage blood sugar
Total Body Barre combines strength, levels. This beginner’s course will focus
endurance, and flexibility for a complete 9:15-10:15 AM on the basics of Tai Chi through simple
workout designed for maximal toning First Church of Christ, Farmington - exercises and movements.
and sculpting. Fellowship Rm
Course Fee: $119 each 09/09 to 11/18 10 sessions (W)
09/14 to 12/07 12 sessions (M) 6-7 PM
Senior Fee (65+): $105 each
5:45-6:30 PM Online Farmington Community & Senior Center -
Punch Card (20 punches): $155
Course Fee: $95 Rms A & B
Course Fee: $105 Senior Fee (65+): $89
14 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATIONFITNESS
Zumba® Off the Mat Yoga
Register online at Alyson Grisham (A-FIT021) Christine Bailey (A-FIT026)
Zumba® is a dance-based fitness course Explore yoga poses with a Chair as
www.fpsct.org/fce that uses a combination of Latin and the primary equipment. Learning yoga
international music. It’s a cardio-based with a chair allows for movements to
workout that offers some components be explored when off your mat. New
Tai Chi for Long Life of resistance/sculpting training to tone yoga poses can be safely explored
Kenneth Zaborowski (A-FIT017) your entire body from top to bottom while bringing a renewed light to
Tai Chi for Long Life is for those who and from inside out. It’s fun, easy and familiar poses. If you work in an
have completed Introduction to Tai a type of exercise you will want to do office, have concerns with mobility,
Chi and wish to delve into the subject every day. The music, the steps, the have a wheelchair, or more, this is an
in more depth. A continuation of how moves, and the feel are unlike anything opportunity to bring the practice more
to improve posture, balance and you have ever experienced before. The deeply into your life.
coordination, reduction of mental/ course is designed for everyone. If you A) 09/14 to 11/16 10 sessions (M)
emotional stress and physical tension, can move, you can Zumba®! 4-5 PM
increase in agility, improved circulation, 09/14 to 12/07 11 sessions (M) B) 09/19 to 11/21 10 sessions (Sa)
, enhanced awareness, and improved 6-7 PM West Woods – Gym 9-10 AM
s concentration, perception, and memory. Course Fee: $115 Senior Fee: $99
Online
Learn more about the philosophy of
Course Fee: $99 each
. Tai Chi, more advanced breathing
Simple Stretches with Chair Senior Fee (65+): $89 each
d exercises, and begin the study of the
“Chen Laojia Yilu.” Exercises
Amy Perales (A-FIT022) Zumba®
09/09 to 11/18 10 sessions (W)
Experience a soft, simple stretch for Carla Hazzam (R-FIT015)
7-8:15 PM
) the mind and body. Lose yourself in Zumba® combines dance and fitness
Farmington Community & Senior Center -
Rms A & B the music as you stretch from head to moves. Inspired by Latin dance and
Course Fee: $125 Senior Fee (65+): $109 toe (part of this course stretches in a music, Zumba® uses a variety of styles
chair). This course is wonderful for those in its routines, including Cumbia,
Group Indoor Rowing who are less mobile and not as flexible. Merengue, Salsa, Reggaeton, Mambo,
Pamela Rosow (A-FIT020) Come exercise in a setting with support Rumba, Flamenco, and a Hip Hop.
from other participants. Music selections include both fast and
Similar to spinning, Group Indoor
A) 09/23 to 10/28 6 sessions (W) slow rhythms to help tone and sculpt
Rowing has become the best way to get
B) 11/11 to 12/16 6 sessions (W) the body.
a full-body workout using every major
muscle group reducing stress on your 12:30-1:15 PM 10/07 to 11/11 6 sessions (W)
d joints and body. Each class is an hour Spotlight Art, Dance & Wellness 6:45-7:15 PM Farmington High – Cafe
s Course Fee: $59 each Course Fee: $79 Senior Fee (65+): $65
long and is designed to burn fat and
Senior Fee (65): $55 each
, improve cardio, strength, and overall
fitness while having fun! Offered to all FITNESS COURSES
m experience levels and each rower will Strong 30™
d Carla Hazzam (R-FIT001) Fitness courses can be
work at their intensity. Enjoy a variety of
s indoor rowing workouts. STRONG 30™ by Zumba® combines strenuous. Consult a physician
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