Non-Credit


219 First Street, Mountain View, WY 82939 Phone: 307-782-6401 Fax: 307-782-7410

		Local Community Education Courses The Valley Learning Center offers programs that can help expand your skills, start a new hobby, meet new friends or just learn something new. The classes are designed to provide introductory level instruction or information on a wide variety of subjects. Learn for the love of it! Due to limited enrollment size, registration will be on a first-come first–serve basis. Pre-registration required, you can register by calling or visiting the Valley Learning Center, or by completing the form and mailing it, emailing it or dropping it off at the Valley Learning Center. We accept Visa & Mastercard for Community Education Classes. Spring 2010 Classes Pre-Registration starts December 8th, 2009 Spring 2010 Classes Complete Non-Credit Listing (MS Word Format) Non-Credit Registration Form Quick Reference with Start Dates Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Basic Beginning Quilting - 1/26/2010 Stamp A Stack - 2/3/2010 Get Punchy With Punches - 3/3/2010 Scrapbook in a Book - 4/7/2010 Stamping Techniques - 5/5/2010 Computers Digital Stamping - 2/13/2010 Digital Scrapbooking - 2/27/2010 Computers for Seniors MS Publisher - 4/23/2010 Computers for Seniors Send and Receive Email - 4/30/2010 Computers for Seniors Search the Internet - 5/7/2010 Computers for Seniors Word - 5/14/2010 Cooking & Entertaining Mediterranean Cooking - 2/25/2010 Dehydrating Foods - 3/23/2010 Discover Cruisin' Alaska - 3/4/2010 Introduction to Geocaching - 4/17/2010 Portrait Photography - 4/15/2010 Nature/Still Life Photo Shoot & Critique - 4/15/2010 Creative Photography - 5/8/2010 Education First Aid and CPR Classes - 1/7/2010 Health, Nutrition & Fitness Nia - 1/13/2010 Shape, Firm and Build - 1/5/2010 Centi$ible Nutrition - 2/4/2010 Relax and Unwind - 4/15/2010 Kids Classes Art For Kids I - 1/14/2010 Art for Kids II - 2/11/2010 Art for Kids III - 3/11/2010 Tumbling Level I - 2/23/2010 Tumbling Level II - 2/23/2010 Tumbling Level III - 2/23/2010 Tumbling Level IV - 2/23/2010 Mom & Me Stamping - 4/22/2010 Parenting Happiest Baby on the Block Long Distance Grandma - 1/28/2010 Parenting with Love and Logic - 2/3/2010 Maternal Family Health Personal Growth How to Escape Your Own Prison - 1/6/2010 Energy System - 2/23/2010 Energy Medicine and Health - 3/30/2010 Energy Basics - Clearing Issues - 4/27/2010 Sports & Recreation Warm Water Exercise - 1/5/2010 Morning Lap Swim - 1/5/2010 Water Aerobics - 3/1/2010 Life Guard Training Water Safety Instructor Extended Class Description Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Basic Beginning Quilting G Niemi VLC $15.00 $7.50 Sr. Citizen’s T TH 6:00-7:30 pm Starts: 1/26/2010 Ends: 1/28/2010 2 Sessions Do you want to learn beginner quilting the easy way? Beginner quilters often feel overwhelmed. That's why we created this class. Sign-up and let Gale take you by the hand and show you the ropes. It's easier than you think! Our first class will be a discussion about quilting supplies; rotary cutting and fabric (how much do you need and what goes together). You will have hands on experience as you cut out several blocks and receive instructions on how to sew them together properly. Take them home to sew and bring the finished blocks to the next class for a Q&A session and discussion, followed up by a demo of different quilting techniques. Be sure and ask for a supply list when you sign up. Registration Deadline: 1/21/2010 Stamp A Stack S Reeves VLC $20.00 W 6:30-9:00 pm Starts: 2/3/2010 Ends: 2/3/2010 1 Session Don’t get caught at the last minute without a card. In one evening you’ll be ready for Valentine Day’s, Easter, Mother’s Day, Graduation, and Masculine Birthday Cards. 5 designs/3 cards for each occasion. Please bring your favorite adhesive & scissors. Registration Deadline: 1/20/2010 Get Punchy With Punches S Reeves VLC $20.00 W 6:30-9:00 pm Starts: 3/3/2010 Ends: 3/3/2010 1 Session Looking for new ideas for your punches? This class is for you. We will be using punches to create our cards. In one evening we will punch 15 cards, 5 designs/3 cards w/ envelopes. Please bring your favorite adhesive & scissors. Registration Deadline: 2/17/2010 Scrapbook in a Book S Reeves VLC $25.00 $12.50 Sr. Citizens W 6:00-9:00 pm Starts: 4/7/2010 Ends: 4/7/2010 1 Session We will be making an explosion book, card & tag. Each person will receive a Scrapbook kit on the night of class. We will use ½ of the kit that night. Each kit makes 2 projects. Please bring a 12 x 12 personal paper cutter, adhesive and scissors. Registration Deadline: 3/24/2010 Stamping Techniques S Reeves VLC $20.00 $10.00 Sr. Citizens W 6:30-9:00 pm Starts: 5/5/2010 Ends: 5/5/2010 1 Session In this fun class you’ll be learning 5 new stamp techniques. You’ll create 12 cards/4 designs/3 cards using these new techniques. Please bring your favorite adhesive & scissors. Registration Deadline: 4/21/2010 Computers Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007 Ed2Go Instructor Online $60.00 WF Starts: 2 nd or 3 rd Wednesday of each month Ends: 6 weeks later 12 Sessions Work with numbers? Then you need to learn Excel 2007. In this unique six-week online workshop, you'll discover dozens of shortcuts and tricks for setting up fully formatted worksheets quickly and efficiently. You'll also learn the secrets behind writing powerful mathematical formulas, using the function wizard to quickly and automatically calculate statistics, loan payments, future value, and more. You'll also learn the best ways to sort and analyze data, create custom charts and graphs, create 3-dimensional workbooks, build links between files, endow your worksheets with decision-making capabilities, and automate oft-repeated tasks with macros and buttons. Go to www.ed2go.com/bv to sign up. Digital Stamping B McDowell VLC $25.00 $12.50 Sr. Citizens S 9:00 am – Noon Starts: 2/13/2010 Ends: 2/13/2010 1 Session If you love the look of rubber stamped papers but don't want to have to store them and all those ink colors then try digital stamping. Come play in Photoshop Elements and find out how easy it is to achieve the same rubber stamp look. Registration Deadline: 2/11/2010 Digital Scrapbooking B McDowell VLC $25.00 $12.50 Sr. Citizens S 9:00 am – Noon Starts: 2/27/2010 Ends: 2/27/2010 1 Session Digital Scrapbooking is fun and so easy. It's a great way to preserve family memories. You will need to bring digital pictures for a themed album. Come and see how fast you can put it all together. We will be using Photoshop Elements. Registration Deadline: 2/25/2010 Introduction to QuickBooks 2009 Ed2Go Instructor Online $60.00 WF Starts: 2 nd or 3 rd Wednesday of each month Ends: 6 weeks later 12 Sessions QuickBooks is designed for the small to midsized business owner who enjoys Quicken's ease of use but prefers a more traditional approach to accounting. In this QuickBooks class, you'll get the training you need to start using this accounting program to set up a chart of accounts, reconcile your checking account, create and print invoices, receipts, and statements, track your payables, inventory, and receivables, create estimates, and generate reports. You'll learn how to use QuickBooks 2009 to gain control over all financial aspects of your business! Go to www.ed2go.com/bv to sign up. Computers for Seniors MS Publisher G Dorcheus VLC FREE F 9:00-12:00 4/23/2010 4/23/2010 1 Session This class is for Senior Citizens only! Learn how to make personal greeting cards and send them to the ones you love. You can save a lot of money making your own greeting cards, and it’s fun too!! Computers for Seniors Send and Receive Email G Dorcheus VLC FREE F 9:00-12:00 Starts: 4/30/2010 Ends: 4/30/2010 1 Session This class is for Senior citizens only! Come and learn how to send and receive e-mail from family and friends. It is an easy and less expensive way to keep in touch with those you care about! Computers for Seniors Search the Internet G Dorcheus VLC FREE F 9:00-12:00 Starts: 5/7/2010 Ends: 5/7/2010 1 Session This class is for Senior Citizens only! Come and learn how to search for information on the internet. The information you can get off the internet is endless and easy to find! Computers for Seniors Word G Dorcheus VLC FREE F 9:00-12:00 Starts: 5/14/2010 Ends: 5/14/2010 1 Session This class is for Senior citizens only! Come and learn from Glen how to use the word processor on a computer. In this program you will learn how to write letters and print them. Cooking & Entertaining Mediterranean Cooking D James LIS $55.00 $27.50 Sr Citizens TH 7:00-9:00 pm Starts: 2/25/2010 Ends: 3/11/2010 Sessions: 3 We all like to eat delicious food. The food from the Mediterranean region is delicious and healthy. Join this hands on cooking class to discover secrets of the spices used in the region. The class will meet each week to cook and eat a different meal from a different region each week. The fee includes instruction and the cost of the food for all the meals. Registration Deadline: 2/22/2010 Dehydrating Foods C Platts VLC $15.00 $7.50 Sr. Citizens T 6:00-8:00 pm Starts: 3/23/2010 Ends: 3/23/2010 1 Session Learn to save $, time and space as you dry fruits and vegetables from your garden, or by purchasing in bulk or on sale. You can even (learn to) become a more efficient cook by using dried items. Class will also includes gift ideas. Registration Deadline: 3/18/2010 Luscious, Low-Fat, Lightning-Quick Meals Ed2Go Instructor Online $60.00 WF Starts: 2 nd or 3 rd Wednesday of each month Ends: 6 weeks later 12 Sessions Have you ever wished you had a personal chef preparing luscious, low-fat meals for you? This course is the next best thing! You'll learn how to ferret out fat in recipes, and discover how to reduce fat without sacrificing flavor or texture. Explore how to use flavor profiling to expand your culinary horizons. Learn how to prepare casseroles, crock-pot dishes, vegan dishes, oven-fried foods, meat-based meals, and many other entrees that are both nutritious and delicious! You'll discover how to get in and out of the kitchen faster, including tips for grocery shopping, menu planning, food preparation, and quicker cooking. You'll also learn a dietitian's tricks of the trade for encouraging reluctant family members to eat more healthfully. You'll have the chance to try out over 50 exciting and easy lowered-fat recipes for tasty entrees, side dishes, desserts, and garnishes, with each recipe demonstrating a topic that's covered in the lessons. Go to www.ed2go.com/bv to sign up. Discover Cruisin’ Alaska C Bluemel VLC $8.00 $4.00 Sr. Citizens TH 7:00-9:00 pm Starts: 3/4/2010 Ends: 3/4/2010 1 Session Do you want to cruise to Alaska but find it a challenge because you either haven't traveled much or haven't taken an organized tour or vacation. How do you plan that first cruise? If you want to "take the plunge" and go on your first cruise, come have Charlyn lead you through the steps. Come as we talk about cruise lines, seasons and activities. Registration Deadline: 2/25/2010 Introduction to Geocaching M Walker VLC $10.00 $5.00 Sr. Citizens S 8:00-11:00 am Starts: 4/17/2010 Ends: 4/17/2010 1 Session Geocaching - the use of million dollar government satellites to find a container with treasures. Fun, fun, fun activity to do as a family. Come and learn the basics of Geocaching. Learn how to create a user account on Geocaching.com. Learn how to navigate around the Geocaching.com website. Learn how to find and log geocaches, geocoins and travel bugs. See firsthand the different types of geocaches. Students must provide their own GPS units and have a basic knowledge of how to operate it. The class is limited to 7 individuals or teams. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. Registration Deadline: 3/12/2010 Portrait Photography C Bluemel VLC $25.00 $12.50 Sr. Citizens TH with last class on S 7:00-8:30 pm Starts: 4/15/2010 Ends: 5/1/2010 4 Sessions Charlyn Bluemel, past owner of Lasting Impressions Photography, will teach techniques for improving your portraits. Learn how to take professional looking portraits of your children, grandchildren and even how to take your own family portraits. Learn how to choose incredible locations for creating memorable portraits, professional posing, getting natural expressions, as well as lighting tricks and many other tips to bump your photography up a notch. An SLR film or digital camera will give you the most desirable results, but if a point and shoot is what you have, you can still learn many new things to improve your photography skills. The last class will be a field trip to Heritage Park . Registration Deadline: 4/8/2010 Nature/Still Life Photo Shoot & Critique S Anderson VLC $22.50 Sr. Citizens $12.00 TH 6:00-8:00 pm Starts: 4/15/2010 Ends: 4/29/2010 3 Sessions Take your photography to the next level with a photo shoot and critique class. The first session we will discuss some of the most common mistakes made in photography and look at options to correct or minimize the problem. The second session the group will meet at VLC and then go out for a photo shoot using tips discussed. The third session the group brings their best (or worst, if you want suggestions) to be displayed and critiqued by the class. Registration deadline: 4/12/2010 Creative Photography S Anderson VLC $22.50 $12.00 Sr. Citizen’s S 9:00 am -3:00 pm Starts: 5/8/2010 Ends: 5/8/2010 1 Session What can you find that you haven’t noticed before in 100 yards? Photography just for the fun of it! This isn't your typical "how to class". First we will have a discussion and slide show to get the creativity flowing, then we will go on a "hundred yard photo shoot", this will be explained in class. The afternoon will be spent seeing just how creative we were. You can use the computers in VLC's lab but if you want to manipulate your photos with your own software bring your laptop. Registration Deadline: 4/29/2010 Education First Aid and CPR Classes G Castle Ambulance Station $35.00 TH 6:00 pm 1/7/2010 Do you need your first aid or CPR certificate? How about recertification? Classes are held every first and third Thursday. Register and pay at Valley Learning Center . January 7-Adult and Infant CPR 21-First Aid and Recertification February 4- Adult and Infant CPR 18- First Aid and Recertification March 4- Adult and Infant CPR 18- First Aid and Recertification April 1- Adult and Infant CPR 15- First Aid and Recertification May 6- Adult and Infant CPR 20- First Aid and Recertification Easy Classroom Podcasting Ed2Go Instructor Online $60.00 WF Starts: 2 nd or 3 rd Wednesday of each month Ends: 6 weeks later 12 Sessions Have you ever felt like you just can't reach your students? They speak the language of technology while you speak the language of, well, teachers. But what if there was a bridge between the two? In this professional training course for teachers, you'll learn how to make a podcast that creates a memorable learning experience for your students. You'll find their interest reignited when you start using their favorite formats: audio, images, and video. You won't even need an iPod or a big budget to harness the power of podcasting in your classroom. Go to www.ed2go.com/bv to sign-up. Everyday Math Ed2Go Instructor Online $60.00 WF Starts: 2 nd or 3 rd Wednesday of each month Ends: 6 weeks later 12 Sessions This course will show you how to use math to your advantage. You won't find any theory or memorization here. The lessons that make up this course are filled with practical exercises and information that you can put to immediate use. You'll find out some very interesting things about how calculators work, and then you'll discover how best to get a handle on your income and expenses. You'll be able to check your paystub, invoices, and bank statements for errors and overcharges, and you'll become more skilled at handling money and comparing investment opportunities. Go to www.ed2go.com/bv to sign-up. Finance 12 Steps to a Successful Job Search Ed2Go Instructor Online $60.00 WF Starts: 2 nd or 3 rd Wednesday of each month Ends: 6 weeks later 12 Sessions Get the job you want quickly and easily and in any economy. In this course, a world-renowned author and career advisor will help you identify the job that is best for your needs. You'll then be given complete step-by-step instructions on how to get that job, regardless of your level of expertise or state of the economy. You will learn how to build rapport with any interviewer, both verbally and non-verbally, while mastering the six phases of a successful job interview. This motivational course will increase your confidence, help you feel great about yourself, and provide you with the foundation you need to get the job you want. Resume Writing Workshop Ed2Go Instructor Online $60.00 WF Starts: 2 nd or 3 rd Wednesday of each month Ends: 6 weeks later 12 Sessions Create an effective resume or improve the one you already have. Transform your resume into a powerful tool that will get you interviews. This workshop will lead you through a self-assessment series so you will have extensive knowledge about the product you are marketing YOU! Learn different resume formats and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Write an employment objective that shows potential employers that you have direction. Make the most of your work experience. Know what to reveal in a resume, and what to keep to yourself. Learn to overcome gaps in work history and age discrimination. Discover how to use references to your advantage. Go to www.ed2go.com/bv to sign-up. Health, Nutrition & Fitness Nia L Bader LIS $95.00 $47.50 Sr. Citizens W 5:30-6:30 pm Starts: 1/13/2010 Ends: 4/21/2010 15 Sessions Nia is a workout, lifestyle, and personal growth system. Nia is a way to condition, heal and transform your body, mind and spirit. Nia blends movements and concepts derived from three movement forms: martial arts (mindful precision), Dance Arts (personal expression) and Healing Arts (self-healing). Movements work with and against gravity and addresses the body's 5 main sensations: flexibility, strength, mobility, agility and stability to focus on conditioning. Bring a water bottle and a towel or mat if you would like for floor work. Shape, Firm and Build J Cook Urie Elementary $50.00/Free (attend 80% of the classes and get a refund) $25.00/Free (attend 80% of the classes and get a refund) Sr. Citizens T TH 4:30 Starts: 1/5/2010 Ends: 4/1/2010 26 Sessions If you are looking to shape, firm, add tone, build strength and lean muscle-mass this class is for you! We will be using hand weights, 3-10 lbs, building as we go. Weights optional. This class will also include cardio work, as well as yoga and kickboxing, it is a fun mix! Abdominal work and floor work will be included so you will need to bring a mat. It will be quick moving with new things each day, the hour will fly by. Join and see how quickly you can improve your body! Centi$ible Nutrition B Mikesell Lyman Town Hall FREE TH 10:30-Noon Starts: 2/4/2010 Ends: 3/25/2010 8 Sessions Registrations taken at Valley Learning Center (782-6401 ) and through U.W. Extension (782-7423 ext.3) The Cent$ible Nutrition Program offers free nutrition classes. Fun lessons include basic cooking, menu planning, saving money at the grocery store, reading food labels, feeding young children and more. Cent$ible Nutrition is designed to help low income families eat better for less, and participants receive a computer diet analysis and may qualify to receive a free cookbook. Registration Deadline: 1/28/2010 Relax and Unwind J Cook Urie Elementary $16.00 $8.00 Sr. Citizens TH 4:30-5:30 pm Starts: 4/15/2010 Ends: 5/20/2010 6 Sessions Come and learn the beneficial moves of yoga! Improve your flexibility and strength. Reduce the stress and tension in your body and life. You will feel great, have more energy and invigorate your body, mind and spirit. Yoga moves will be modified for all levels. You will need to bring a large towel or mat. Lose Weight and Keep It Off Ed2Go Instructor Online $60.00 WF Starts: 2 nd or 3 rd Wednesday of each month Ends: 6 weeks later 12 Sessions Do you want to lose weight and keep it off? Now you can! In this comprehensive course, you'll discover how to establish a healthy approach to weight loss and weight maintenance. You'll master how to set and achieve weight-loss and weight-maintenance goals that make sense for you. Go to www.ed2go.com/bv to sign-up. Kids Classes Art For Kids I L Voss VLC $22.00 TH 4:30-5:30 pm Starts: 1/14/2010 Ends: 1/28/2010 3 Sessions Led by an accredited art teacher this class has been created to encourage children to use and channel their creative energy. We will be focused on learning the fundamentals of portraiture. A portrait is a painting, photograph, sculpture, or other artistic representation of a person, in which the face and its expression is predominant. Come join us as we use paint and use cameras and clay to play. Registration Deadline: 1/12/2010 Ages: 6-10 Art for Kids II L Voss VLC $22.00 TH 4:30-5:30 pm Starts: 2/11/2010 Ends: 2/25/2010 3 Sessions Lead by an accredited art teacher this class has been created to encourage children to use and channel their creative energy. We will be learning about still life. A still life is a work of art depicting mostly inanimate subject matter, typically commonplace objects which may be either natural (food, flowers, plants, rocks, or shells) or man-made (drinking glasses, books, vases, jewelry, coins, pipes, and so on) in an artificial setting. Registration Deadline: 2/9/2010 Ages: 6-10 Art for Kids III L Voss VLC $22.00 TH 4:30-5:30 pm Starts: 3/11/2010 Ends: 3/25/2010 3 Sessions Lead by an accredited art teacher this class has been created to encourage children to use and channel their creative energy. We will be focused on learning the fundamentals of landscapes. Landscape art depicts scenery such as mountains, valleys, trees, rivers, and forests. Registration Deadline: 3/9/2010 Ages: 6-10 Tumbling Level I C Saxton, P Yarbrough LIS $57.50 T 4:00-5:00 pm Starts: 2/23/2010 (No class on April 6) Ends: 4/28/2010 (Session 10 will be held on W 4/28/2010 ) 10 Sessions Come join our popular and exciting tumbling class. Tumbling can help improve balance and co-ordination. Enjoy learning forward rolls, backward rolls, bridges, cartwheels, beginner handstands, and much more. All tumblers ages 4-5 are required to take this class before taking any higher levels. Classes fill quickly. Tumbling Level II C Saxton, P Yarbrough LIS $57.50 T 5:00-6:00 pm Starts: 2/23/2010 (No class on April 6) Ends: 4/28/2010 (Session 10 will be held on W 4/28/2010 ) 10 Sessions Come join our popular and exciting tumbling class. Tumbling can help improve balance and co-ordination. Enjoy learning cartwheels, round-offs, handstands, kick-overs, and beginning skills for Level III. All Tumblers are required to take a Level II class prior to taking higher levels. (Tumblers ages 4-5 with coach approval.) Classes fill quickly. Tumbling Level III C Saxton, P Yarbrough LIS $57.50 T 6:00-7:00 pm Starts: 2/23/2010 (No class on April 6) Ends: 4/28/2010 (Session 10 will be held on W 4/28/2010 10 Sessions Come join our popular and exciting tumbling class. Tumbling can help improve balance and co-ordination. Enjoy learning cartwheels, round-offs, handstands, kick-overs, beginner back walkovers, and beginning skills for Level IV. All tumblers are required to take a level II class prior to taking any higher levels. Classes fill quickly. Tumbling Level IV C Saxton, P Yarbrough LIS $80.00 T 6:00-7:30 pm Starts: 2/23/2010 (No class on April 6) Ends: 4/28/2010 (Session 10 will be held on W 4/28/2010 10 Sessions After completing the required skills in Level II and III enjoy learning more advanced skills such as front handsprings, dive cartwheels, back extensions, back handsprings, and much more. Classes fill quickly. Students registering in this class must have verification from coach that level meets class requirements. Mom & Me Stamping S Reeves VLC $12.00 for Mom & Child, $4 for each additional child TH 6:30-8:30 pm Starts: 4/22/2010 Ends: 4/22/2010 1 Session You and your daughter will spend an evening making cute purses, glittery gift cards, and other fun things to put in your purse. Please bring your favorite adhesive & scissors. Registration Deadline: 4/8/2010 Ages: 8 and older Parenting Long Distance Grandma A Eyre VLC $8.00 $4.00 Sr. Citizens TH 7:00-8:30 pm Starts: 1/28/2010 Ends: 1/28/2010 1 Session If you have grandkids and they live near or far from you, come and enjoy some ways you can keep in touch with each and every one of them; through the email, blogging, phone calls and texting. There are lots of ways to keep in touch and bond with your precious grandchildren. We'll talk about celebrating special times; holidays, big achievements or bumps in the road. Come ready to share your ideas as well. We can have our own little show and tell. Registration Deadline: 1/26/2010 Ages: Grandma's of all ages Happiest Baby on the Block Bridger Valley Public Health Nurse Bridger Valley Public Health FREE Second Tuesday of every month 6:00 pm Third Thursday of every month Noon Magic? A Miracle? No, it’s a reflex! Learn Dr. Harvey Karp’s extraordinary way to soothe fussy babies fast and help them sleep longer, too! A must for every parent. Taught by public health nurses certified as Happiest Baby on the Block educators. Includes a free Parent kit- DVD and soothing sounds cd plus swaddling blanket. Maternal Family Health Bridger Valley Public Health Nurse Bridger Valley Public Health FREE The public Health office has ongoing maternal family health classes. The classes are one on one programs that are individually tailored to each person’s needs. Classes include Best Beginnings, Children’s Special Health, and Preemie Program. Contact the public health office at 787-3800 . Parenting with Love and Logic W Tucker K Dolezal MVMS W 6:30-8:30 pm Starts: 2/3/2010 Ends: 2/24/2010 4 Sessions Call Carol at MV Central Office 782-3377 X 202 to register. Love allows children to grow from their mistakes. Logic allows them to live with the consequences of their choices. Teach your children how to be responsible and good problem solvers by learning practical techniques and easy-to-implement parenting strategies. Take the anger and the frustration out of discipline, develop better relationships with your children and equip them with the tools to handle the challenges in the real world. This class is S.T.A.R.S. certified. Guiding Kids on the Internet Ed2Go Instructor Online $60.00 WF Starts: 2 nd or 3 rd Wednesday of each month Ends: 6 weeks later 12 Sessions Work the Web with your kids! This essential course for teachers, leaders, and parents will give you the confidence you need for helping children get the best from Internet access. Step-by-step instructions will lead you in discovering various kid-friendly Internet features. These include web page creation with easy-to-use templates and examples, kid-safe searches, fun resources for kids; and the many communication possibilities for schools, clubs, teacher networks, and even extended families. This course includes lessons for you, the adult, but also features printable instruction sheets that can be used directly with the young people you work with. The activities are informative, interactive, and fun; and, most importantly, will help you and your kids use the Internet to its fullest potential. Go to www.ed2go/bv to sign-up. Personal Growth How to Escape Your Own Prison L Anderson VLC $25.00 W 4:00-5:00 pm Starts: 1/6/2010 (open-ended enrollment) JUVENILE MORAL RECONITION THERAPY - MRT®-MRT® is a cognitive-behavioral system that leads to improved moral reasoning, better decision-making, and more appropriate behavior. MRT® focuses on seven basic treatment issues: confrontation of beliefs, attitudes and behaviors, evaluation of current relationships, reinforcement of positive behavior and habits, positive identity formation: enhancement of self-concept, decrease in indulgence and development of frustration tolerance, and expansion of higher stages of moral reasoning. The program has 16 steps with 12 usually completed within 30 group sessions. MRT® groups are open-ended. New participants can enter the group at anytime. Ages: 14-18 Energy System S Walker - RET, Life Skills Coach LIS $40.00 T TH 6:00-8:00 pm Starts: 2/23/2010 Ends: 2/25/2010 2 Sessions Tuesdays class we will be introduced to the seven energy body centers called chakras. Thursday’s class we will be introduced to the meridians or pathways in which the energy travels to support the body. Registration Deadline: 2/18/2010 18 and older Energy Medicine and Health S Walker - RET, Life Skills Coach LIS $25.00 T 6:00-8:00 pm Starts: 3/30/2010 Ends: 3/30/2010 1 Session Introduction to the energy body. Learn about techniques and therapies available to improve health and well-being. Registration deadline: 3/25/2010 18 and older Energy Basics - Clearing Issues S Walker - RET, Life Skills Coach LIS $50.00 T TH 7:00-8:30 pm Starts: 4/27/2010 Ends: 4/29/2010 2 Sessions Tuesday nights class will consist of a discussion and introduction to the energy body and clearing tools. Thursday’s class will be a hands on class clearing negative issues. This will include volunteers from the class who will be willing to work on clearing their issues in front of the group. Registration Deadline: 4/22/2010 18 and older Skills for Making Great Decisions Ed2Go Instructor Online $60.00 WF Starts: 2 nd or 3 rd Wednesday of each month Ends: 6 weeks later 12 Sessions Learn how to make excellent everyday decisions from an experienced counselor and life coach. You'll learn about some wonderful abilities we're born with for figuring things out and making good decisions. You'll also see why our instincts and intuition sometimes deceive us and how self-knowledge can help us guard against becoming overly confident. You'll discover the steps necessary to achieve your goals, as well as the power that ordinary, everyday decisions can have over the quality of your life. You'll learn how to deal effectively with crisis, how to use your emotions as decision-making tools, and how to work with others to make good decisions. You'll develop some important guidelines for when to take risks, when to trust your luck, and what to do if you make a mistake. The goal of this course is to give you the power to live the best life you can and make the very most of every opportunity. Sports & Recreation Warm Water Exercise Lyman High School Pool $30.00 a month or $3. per time Pay at the pool MWF 7:30-8:30 am Starts: 1/5/2010 Ends: 5/28/2010 Join us for an hour of fun and moderate exercise in warm water. The water supports your body while it tones and helps to firm your muscles. Swimming skills are not required. Morning Lap Swim Lyman High School Pool $3.00 per time Pay at the pool MWF 6:00-7:30 am Starts: 1/5/2010 Ends: 5/28/2010 Come to the pool and jumpstart your day with morning laps. What a great way to bless your heart and body. Water Aerobics S Wakely Lyman High School Pool $45.00 $22.50 Sr. Citizens MW (No class April 5 & 7) 6:00-7:00 pm Starts: 3/1/2010 Ends: 4/28/2010 18 Sessions Come and enjoy a good cardiovascular workout. You will get your heart-rate up while toning your muscles. It's a fun, painless way to get some exercise. You will need to register through Valley Learning Center and 8 people must be signed up by Feb 25 for the course to run. The first 12 people will be able to use weights for their workout. Registration Deadline: 2/25/2010 18 and older Lifeguard Training Lyman High School Pool Call pool for cost March-May Minimum age is 15 years old. Candidates must successfully pass a swimming test. To receive the Lifeguard certification, candidates must pass the written test and all the water skills tests. Sign up and pay in advance at the pool. Water Safety Instructor Lyman High School Pool Call pool for cost March-May Must be 16 years old and pass a swimming test to take the course. You will be trained to teach all levels of swim lessons, parent and child aquatics, and basic water safety. Sign up and pay in advance at the pool. Nothing Kills a Class Quicker Than Not Registering Early… REGISTER TODAY!