Personal Enrichment
Successful Parenting
These classes will show you ways to enhance all your parenting skills, especially discipline methods and communication skills. Learn to build your child’s self esteem and yours at the same time. Parents/caregivers learn techniques to increase effective management of child behavior and reduce parenting stress.
Cost $89 I. Alonso
Thursday (10 sessions) 2/7 – 4/17
6:00pm – 8:00pm NC 500 0368
Parent Magic 1-2-3
This practical award winning discipline program is used by millions of parents and teachers and developed by Dr. Thomas Phelan. In this one day seminar learn:
- How to discipline without arguing
- How to control difficult behaviors
- How to handle testing and manipulative behaviors
- Tactics to encourage good behaviors
- What to do about bedtime, messy rooms, lying, chores, homework, practicing and more!
A humorous look at parenting, a serious look at discipline.
Cost $19 D. Christopher
Saturday (1 session) 4/12
8:00 am – 12:00pm NC 500 0804
~ Discounts for couples ~ Call 623-935-8426 for details ~
Get Ready, Set, Go! Tax Preparation
Get all of your tax information organized and be ready to file your 2007 taxes before the deadline. Start early, procrastination only makes this task more difficult. If you’ve struggled to get your tax information ready on time, this class will give you tips to make it easier to get ready to file for 2007. This two session workshop will provide you with the tips and tools to simplify this project. Then learn how to set up your files so it will be even easier next year.
Cost $29 Betty Thompson, NAPO
Thursday (2 sessions) 1/31 – 2/7
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm NC 500 0767
Organization 101
Discover the benefits of using an on-line organization coach. Learn from the best! Class is based on the web-site and book by Marla Cilley – The Flylady. Get over your frustration of not getting everything done, of feeling over-whelmed by living in C.H.A.O.S., of wanting things to be better, but not knowing where to begin, by just starting where you are. Build good habits and routines, with simple, small steps that achieve more peace in your home and at work. For all ages, adults or students, employed or retired. Internet access at home, or at work, is necessary for maximum benefit from this class. Text book, “Sink Reflections” by Marla Cilley, Bantam Books, 2004, recommended. The campus will be closed for Spring Break March 10 – March 15. Class will resume as regularly scheduled the following week.
Cost $49 Betty Thompson, NAPO
Thursday (4 sessions) 2/21 – 3/20
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm NC 500 0842
Get your Affairs in Order
Adults of all ages need to assemble the important emergency information for the benefit of their family and friends. Learn how and where to store important information – financial, health care directives, emergency contact information, care of minor children and/or dependents, what to keep in your safe deposit box and much more.
- Session 1: An overview of what information would be helpful in case of an emergency followed by the “homework assignment” of locating all the necessary details.
- Session 2: Organization!
- Session 3: Sharing the information with those who need to know
Bring a 3-ring notebook binder and a set of at least 8 page dividers to the 1st class.
Cost $39 Betty Thompson, NAPO
Thursday (3 sessions) 4/17 – 5/1
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm NC 500 0843
*Class dates and times are subject to change, please call 623-935-8426 for confirmation*
Guitar I
Students will learn basic chords, picking and strumming patterns. In addition to beginning to read tablature music notation, students will also be exposed to a wide variety of guitar styles including rock, jazz, blues, and country. Students need to bring a tuner, picks and a guitar. There will be no classes held the week of March 10 through March 15; or Saturday March 22. Classes will resume as scheduled March 29.
Cost $96 F. Garcia
Saturday (12 sessions) 2/2 – 5/3
9:00am – 10:30am NC 500 0841
Guitar II
Students will learn advanced chord patterns (including bar chord), scale progressions and advanced finger picking and strumming patterns. In addition to being exposed to Lead and Rhythm guitar styles students will also learn advanced tablature music notation for music styles such as rock, alternative rock, heavy metal, jazz, blues, and country. Students will receive an introduction to guitar effects as well as the use of the guitar capo. Students need to bring a tuner, guitar capo, picks and a guitar (guitar amp for electric guitars). Optional: Guitar effect pedal(s).
Pre-requisite course of study: EMCC - Beginning Guitar, or must be able to demonstrate guitar proficiency (demonstration of solid understanding of guitar tablature notation and standard chord patterns) on first day of class. There will be no classes held the week of March 10 through March 15; or Saturday March 22. Classes will resume as scheduled March 29.
Cost $96 F. Garcia
Saturday (12 sessions) 2/2 – 5/3
10:45 am – 12:15 pm NC 500 0932
Guitar III
Students will continue learning and building knowledge from Guitar II. Students need to bring a tuner, picks, and a guitar (including amplifier). Pre-requisite course of study: EMCC - Guitar II, or must be able to demonstrate guitar proficiency (demonstration of solid understanding of guitar tablature notation and standard chord patterns) on first day of class. There will be no classes held the week of March 10 through March 15; or Saturday March 22. Classes will resume as scheduled March 29.
Cost $96 F. Garcia
Saturday (12 sessions) 2/2 – 5/3
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm NC 500 0503
Bass Guitar I
Students will learn basic playing tips and techniques; riffs and scales; bass isometrics. In addition to beginning to read bass tablature music notation, students will also be exposed to a wide variety of bass guitar styles including rock, R&B, jazz, blues, and country. Students need to bring a tuner, picks, and a bass guitar (including amplifier). There will be no classes held the week of March 10 through March 15; or Saturday March 22. Classes will resume as scheduled March 29.
Cost $96 F. Garcia
Saturday (12 sessions) 2/2 – 5/3
2:45 pm - 4:15 pm NC 500 0933
eBay: Buying and Selling 101
Clean out your closets and make money in the process! This course will cover everything from basic bidding & buying on eBay to listing an item for sale. Designed for selling, you will learn what buyers are looking for so you can tailor your listings for greatest impact. Learn how to choose a product category, write search-friendly titles and product descriptions, understand shipping options, handle insurance, gain tips for taking pictures and upload them to your sales listing, and establish personal systems for handling customer complaints. We'll cover payment methods, fees, handling fraudulent emails--and more!
Cost $29 S. Staal
Saturdays (2 sessions) 1/26 – 2/2
9:00 am – 12:00 pm NC 500 0343
Cost $29 S. Staal
Saturdays (2 sessions) 2/23 – 3/1
9:00am – 12:00pm NC 500 0348
Cost $29 S. Staal
Saturdays (2 sessions) 4/19 – 4/26
9:00am – 12:00pm NC 500 0351
Writing that Screenplay
Get started on that screenplay you've been longing to write. Learn the correct format and desired length for a screenplay; work on your dialog skills and understand a synopsis vs. a treatment.
Cost $69 Lena Sheehan
Mondays (4 sessions) 3/17 – 4/14
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm NC 500 0972
Cost $69 Lena Sheehan
Mondays (4 sessions) 4/21 – 5/12
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm NC 500 0973
*Class dates and times are subject to change, please call 623-935-8426 for confirmation*
FAA Instrument Rating Ground School
This ground school will prepare you for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Instrument Rating Knowledge Computer examination. This is a complete and comprehensive FAR Part 61 course and will include: Airplane Instruments, Attitude Instrument Flying and Aerodynamics, Navigation Systems, Federal Regulations, Airport, Air Traffic Control, and Airspace, Holding and Instrument Approaches, Aeromedical Factors and Aeronautical Decision Making, Aviation Weather & Weather Services, IFR Enroute and IFR Flights. Jim Vojtko has an advanced Ground Instructor Certificate and a Certified Flight Instructor Certificate from the FAA. He has 4,500 hours of flight time and thousands of hours of flight and ground instruction time.
Supply Fee $150
Cost $300 J. Vojtko
Wednesday (10 sessions) 1/16 – 3/26
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm NC 500 0844
Private Pilot Ground School - Airplane
This ground school will prepare you for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Private Pilot Knowledge Computer Examination. This is a complete and comprehensive FAR Part 61 course and will include: Fundamentals of Flight, Airplane Systems, Principle of Aerodynamics, the Flight Environment (Controlled and Uncontrolled Airspace), Communications and Flight Information, Meteorology for Pilots, Interpreting Weather Data, Airplane Performance, Navigation, Applying Human Factors, and Flying Cross Country. The materials kit includes all of the texts required by the FAA curriculum including the Gleim's Knowledge test guide. There will also be field trips to local airports, Tower Control, Radar Service Stations, and Aircraft Maintenance shops outside of class time.
Supply Fee $150
Cost $300 J. Vojtko
Tue & Thurs (20 sessions) 1/15 – 3/27
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm NC 500 0845
Arizona Hunter Education Class
This course covers firearms safety, bow hunting safety, outdoor ethics, survival skills, and wildlife management. The class also includes a field trip. This class is for all potential or current hunters over the age of 16. Persons under the age of 16 may attend when accompanied by a registered older family member. Field trip will be announced in class.
Cost $8 K. Steinman
Mon. & Wed. (10 sessions) 3/24 – 4/23
6:45 pm – 9:00 pm NC 500 0784
Field Trip
Saturday (1 session)
Date/Time: TBD
Getting Paid to Talk
An Introduction to professional voice acting
Have you ever been told that you have a great voice? This exciting class will explore numerous aspects of voice acting work for television, film, radio, books on tape, documentaries and the internet. We will cover all the basics, including how to prepare the all important demo and how to be successful and earn great income in this exciting field. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and to hear examples of demos recorded by professional voice actors. Class participants will even have a chance to record a commercial script under the direction of our Voicecoaches.com producer! This class is informative, lots of fun, and a great first step for anyone interested in voice acting professionally.
Cost $39 P. Greenberg
Tuesday (1 session) 2/12
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm NC 500 0663
Cost $39 P. Greenberg
Wednesday (1 session) 3/19
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm NC 500 0678
Introduction to Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy, the use of pure plant oils, has gained widespread popularity as the benefits of this ancient healing art are rediscovered. Experience how essential oils aid in relaxation, uplift the mood, create euphoria and energy, reduces stress, improve circulation, soothe aches and pains, helps with mental clarity and sleep. A variety of methods to disperse and use essential oils will be demonstrated along with a relaxation exercise. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a mat and towel.
Cost $29 J. Schiller
Tuesday (1 session) 2/26
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm NC 500 0690
Convert Vinyl Records and Cassettes to CD
Learn to convert vinyl records and music cassette tapes into digital files that play on your computer or made into CD’s, which will play in any CD, ipod, or mp3 player - by using the method of: a turntable, Plus Deck hardware (internal PC cassette deck) and a desktop PC computer. Two other methods will also be demonstrated, using new technology not requiring a PC, that records directly to either a CD, flash drive or Secure Digital (SD) media card. Please bring a vinyl record and/or music cassette tape, blank CD, flash drive and/or Secure Digital media card.
Cost $29 J. Schiller
Tuesday (1 session) 2/19
1:30 pm – 5:30 pm NC 500 0686
Organic Gardening Basics
Enjoy delicious healthy homegrown fruits and vegetables freshly picked from your garden. Learn how to prepare the soil, make compost, use organic fertilizers and soil amendments. Improving the soil is necessary to be able to grow in temperatures as high as 115 degrees! A resource list will be given of good sources where to purchase organic gardening products covered in the class.
Cost $29 J. Schiller
Tuesday (1 session) 2/12
2:00 pm – 5:30 pm NC 500 0684
Mystery Shopping Basics
Are you looking for some extra income? Learn what mystery shopping is and how to get started. We will cover how to get assignments and evaluate places such as restaurants, drug stores, gas stations and car rental agencies. This class is based on the experience of the instructor, who has been in the field for over 10 years.
Cost $29 J. Schiller
Thursday (1 session) 2/7
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm NC 500 0352
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