ARLINGTON

ARLINGTON

Continuing Adult/Community Education Program

Winter/Spring 2020 Course Schedule

Welcome to Arlington's Continuing Adult/Community Education Program. We are proud to offer the following classes to Arlington and area resident adults, children, teens, and seniors. If you have any questions or would like to teach a class, feel free to call:

Karen Turcio, Coordinator 845-486-4860 x 32102

Look for these happy faces for classes designated for elementary and middle

school aged students. Parents/Guardians must escort students

to and from classroom but are not required to stay.

ARTS and CRAFTS

Arts and craft classes are designed for all levels. Novice, beginner, and experienced artisans are welcome and all will work at their own pace.

Watercolors

Peter Dama, BFA, MFA Learn the fine art of painting with watercolors using photos and the works of old and contemporary masters using various brush techniques to express your own creativity. This class is geared to all experience levels. Supplies to bring: Watercolor tubes- Ultramarine Blue, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Burnt Umber, Cadmium Red Light, Viridian, Palette tray for paints and mixing, 7.0, 4.0 and 2.0 round watercolor brushes plastic container (for water), and 11 x 14" watercolor paper.

Course #5611 Sat 2/1 - 5/9 $148 9 - 11am Room 2313

Indicates that there are supplies to be purchased before the start of class. The supplies may be

purchased at area craft and art stores.

Crochet

Tina Baglione Learn the fundamental stitches of

crocheting. Classes are geared to all levels. Each course will teach a variety of stitches and techniques to the novice or challenge the experienced completing a project by the end of the session.

$64 6:30 ? 8pm Room 1119

Crochet I Students will complete a scarf by the end of the session. Bring a 1 lb skein of acrylic yarn and a J crochet hook.

Course #5311 Wed 1/29 - 3/4

Crochet II Students will complete a small quilt or advanced project. Bring two 1 lb skeins of acrylic yarn and a J crochet hook.

Course #5318 Wed 3/25 - 5/6

Kids Acrylic Painting (ages 8 - 12) Leslie Bender

Learn to mix paints and explore color, form, light and shadow to develop your own painting style. We will use still life or a photo of your choice. Supplies to bring: set of acrylic paints, set of brushes, one wide painters brush, 16x20 canvas pad, paper palette pad, plastic container for water, and a rag or paper towels.

$68 4:30 ? 6pm Room 2313 Choose:

Course #5411 Th 2/6 - 3/12 Course #5413 Th 4/16 - 5/21

Basic Sewing

Meegan Veeder-Shave

Sewing machine collecting dust? If you need to learn basic sewing skills for the first time or just need to get forgotten skills back, why

not take this basic sewing class? Learn all you need to know through a series of simple, easy-to-make projects that are great for gifts or for yourself. These projects will cover the basics while providing you with a real sense of accomplishment. So bring a portable working sewing machine with its manual, hand sewing needles, extension cord, bobbins, threads, scissors, straight pins, tape measure, and scrap fabric. Students will need to buy fabric/supplies after the first class. Course fee includes textbook.

Course #5292 Tues 2/4 - 3/10 $154 6:30 ? 9pm Room 1119

Quilting

Meegan Veeder-Shave

Students will create a timeless heirloom by learning different

piecing and quilting techniques in this 15 hour course. Quilting classes do require students to have a basic knowledge of sewing and how to use a sewing machine. We will be creating a baby size quilt /wall hanging. Initial supplies needed: a sewing machine, extension cord, rotary cutter, cutting mat, 12 ?" square rotary cutting ruler (Omnigrid preferred), iron, white or cream thread, scissors, pins, safety pins for pin basting, hand sewing needle (size 9 or 12 sharp), pencil, notebook, and pen. The first week's class will be to discuss equipment/supplies to buy and how to pick out a color scheme.

Course #5293 Tues 4/14 - 5/19 $144 6:30 ? 9pm Room 1119

Art with a Purpose (ages 9-12) Leslie Bender

This class is designed to help students realize we have the power to design solutions to combat our Earth's climate crisis. Each student will research a positive climate solution from around the world, and create an art project that illustrates that successful solution. In our first class we will talk about our feelings regarding global warming, and begin our research. Please bring a tablet or cellphone to access the web. We will use recycled materials for our projects. Materials list for first class: Bring a sketchbook and drawing materials to elaborate your ideas, and begin bringing in recycled materials to share.

Course #5611 Sat 2/1 - 3/14 $68 9:30 - 11am Room 2312

Oil Painting Leslie Bender Learn the techniques of oil painting to create an artwork in your own unique style. We will use a still life set-up or use personal photos to explore mixing colors, portray volume and spatial positioning of objects, and the effect warm and cool colors have on composition. Supplies to bring: Oil paint set, oil brush set plus a 2" wide brush, paper palette pad, rags, linseed oil, palette cups with lids, small bottle of Weber's Turpenoid Natural (green and white bottle), or this thinner can be provided for a small additional fee.

$98 6:30- 8:30pm Room 2313 Choose:

Course #5412 2/6 - 3/12 Course #5414 4/16 - 5/21

Learn to Draw Leslie Bender Learn basic drawing skills, including shading, volume, how to identify shapes, and placing objects in space. You will design our own still life each week, and find the rhythms of dark and light to create interesting, unique compositions. Materials list: heavyweight paper drawing pad, (choose any size between 9x12 14x17), drawing pencils: HB, #2B, 4B, 6B, packet of vine charcoal, a kneaded eraser and a Staedtler white eraser. Wednesdays Learn to Draw (HS & Adults)

$88 6:30 - 8:30pm Room 2313 Choose:

Course #5313 2/5 - 3/11 Course #5315 4/15 - 5/20

Kids Drawing (ages 9-12)

$68 4:30 - 6pm Room 2313 Choose:

Course #5312 2/5 - 3/11 Course #5314 4/15 - 5/20

Acrylic Painting ? Paint Like the Impressionists Peter Dama, BFA, MFA Impressionist paintings are evocative, full of movement, quiet, dreamy, still, reflective and always portray an atmosphere of spontaneity. This course will explore broken color, blending colors optically, loose and fluent brushwork, a relaxed painting and drawing method, and a focus on capturing the fleeting environment while you cover hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, dry brushing, and scratching into the paint techniques and more. Supplies to bring: Blick academic bristle brushes and sets, 16 x 20 pre-primed canvas boards, tear-off palette, Liquitex basics acrylic set - Set of 24, .75 oz tubes, metal table sketching easel and matte gel medium.

Course #5612 Sat 2/1 - 5/9 $148 11:30am - 1:30pm Room 2313

Photoshop & Computer Graphics

Rebecca Paul Learn how to crop, edit photography and pictures, create brochures, and other printed documents through Photoshop using Illustrator, Indesign, and Corel Painter. This novice class is for those with no or limited experience. Bring digital camera, flash drive, USB cable and your creative juices.

Course #5415 Thu 3/26 - 5/21 $128 6:30 - 8:30pm Room 1227

PERFORMING ARTS

Line Dancing

Dance away the stress & worry of the week during ACSD's Thursday Night Dance Party with Line Dance Duo, Colleen Axelrod & Aisha Phillips.

$100 Thursdays Caf B

Beginner Line Dance Party 6 -7:15pm This beginner class teaches the fundamental steps of Line Dancing while having a seriously, ridiculous fun time! No experience needed, bring comfortable shoes that

allow you to boot scoot boogie.

Course #5445 1/30 - 3/19 Course #5447 4/16 - 6/4

Improver Line Dance Party 7:30-8:45pm The Thursday Night Dance Party continues on into the night with our improver class! This class is for experienced dancers who want to improve their skills learning improver & intermediate dances while still having seriously ridiculous fun!

Course #5446 1/30 - 3/19 Course #5448 4/16 - 6/4

BALLROOM DANCING

with Esther Odescalchi Novice, beginner, or seasoned ... come learn to dance. Partners not needed. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and shoes that you can slide in.

$92/person Caf B

Beginner Ballroom & Latin Dancing Learn the basic patterns of foxtrot, waltz, rumba, cha cha, swing, and merengue.

6 - 7pm Course #5244 1/28 - 3/17 Course #5247 4/14 - 6/2

Intermediate/Advanced Ballroom and

Latin Dancing For experienced dancers, this class introduces intermediate/advanced patterns for dances taught in the basic class and includes additional dances such as the tango and polka.

7 - 8pm Course #5245 1/28 - 3/17 Course #5248 4/14 - 6/2

Swing Lindy and jive and move to the sounds of the `30's and '40's.

8 - 9pm Course #5246 1/28 -3/17

Salsa and Latin Dances Learn to dance to the music of the 70's in this hip moving class. 8 - 9pm

Course #5249 4/14 - 6/2

Guitar

Tim Holmes Learn the basics of rhythm and lead guitar including tuning, tablature, chord progressions, riffs, strumming patterns, basic finger-style and 12 Bar Blues. Bring acoustic guitar. $140 Wednesdays Room 1204

Guitar for Kids (ages 10-14)

5-5:50pm Course #5341 2/5 - 3/25 Course #5344 4/22 - 6/10

Guitar for Beginners (HS & Adult)

6?6:50pm Course #5342 2/5 - 3/25 Course #5345 4/22 - 6/10

Guitar Level II (HS and Adult)

7 ? 7:50pm

Pre-Requsite Beginner Course or other experience

Course #5343 2/5 - 3/25 Course #5346 4/22 - 6/10

THEATRE TRIPS

She was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven, who shot through the stars from gospel choir to dance floor diva. But what the world didn't know was how Donna Summer risked it all to break through barriers, becoming the icon of an era and the inspiration for every music diva who followed. With a score featuring more than 20 of Summer's classic hits including, "Love to Love You Baby," "Bad Girls" and "Hot Stuff," this electric experience is a moving tribute to the voice of a generation. Appropriate for ages 12+. Fee includes Orchestra seats and charter bus transportation. Park in the Arlington HS Music parking lot (first on the right after entering the main entrance). Bring money for dinner after the program (place and price TBA). (sorry, no discounts)

Course #5641 Sat, March 28 11am - 9pm $88 per person

A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he's always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. The winner of six 2017 TONY? Awards including Best Musical has made its way to the National Tour at Proctor Theatre in Schenectady, NY. Appropriate for ages 14+. Fee includes Orchestra seats and charter bus transportation. Park in the Arlington HS Music parking lot (first on the right after entering the main entrance). Bring money for dinner after the program (place and price TBA). (sorry, no discounts)

Course #5642 Sat, June 6 11am - 9pm $138 per person

Cornell Cooperative

Extension

Dutchess County

Arlington Continuing Education Program has made a partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension in presenting a variety of workshops. CCEDC Master Gardener Volunteers will lead the way in educating and presenting the following classes. "Fall" in Love with Gardening All Year. The arrival of autumn does not mean you need to stop gardening. Learn about great fall garden activities.

LEARN IT. GROW IT. EAT IT!

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Want to grow fresh, organic veggies right outside your kitchen door? Learn how to get started: choosing locations...preparing soil...critter protection... selecting and growing seeds and plants... mulching, fertilizing and watering. Learn when best to plant different vegetables and herbs and when and how to harvest them. You will also learn how to grow microgreens on your kitchen counter. Students will receive seeds and plants at each class! Reap what you sow!!

Course #5237 Tue 3/17 - 4/14 $40 6:30 - 8:30pm Room 1119

Advanced Vegetable Gardening:

Take your gardening to the next level Do you want more control over your food supply? Would you like to eat organic, locally raised vegetables, harvested at the peak of nutrition and flavor without breaking the family budget? Start or expand your vegetable garden! This class covers the advanced techniques for growing vegetables, from selecting varieties and planting seeds and transplants, to growing and harvesting. We will look at how to protect your garden from pests both big and tiny and cover techniques such as growing beds, mulching, watering, crop rotation and garden design. This information will help experienced gardeners take their garden to the next level.

Course #5131 Mon 3/2 - 3/30 $50 - 6:30 - 8:45 pm Room 1119

CULINARY ARTS

COOKING

Bring your aprons and your appetites and try our culinary classes Bring an apron, dish towel, measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowl, hand mixer and a container to bring home your delights in. Each course requires a $40 ingredients fee to be paid to the instructor at the first class. Students will take home recipes and a sampling of what they make.

Plant Based Cooking & Baking

with Maria Palazzetti Learn how to prepare delicious and nutritious appetizers, meals and desserts using plant based ingredients.

Course #5436 Thu 3/12 - 4/2 $96 6:30 - 9:30pm Room 1120A

Chef Jeremy Losee's Kitchen

$98 6:30 - 9:30pm Room 1429

Pasta & Sauces Come learn to make different types of fresh pastas like pappardelle, ravioli and tortellini, as well as some different types of sauces to compliment them as we explore different regions of Italy.

Course #5231 Tue 2/11 - 3/3

International Cuisine Excite your taste buds and culinary skills as you explore Greek, Mexican, Indian and Japanese cuisines.

Course #5232 Tue 3/10 - 3/31

Hors D'oeuvres Don't limit your fare to pigs in a blanket! Get ready for those special spring parties and entertain your guests in style with delicious aperitif.

Course #5233 Tue 4/14 - 5/5

Salads & Grills Use your grill not your stove! Learn the proper techniques of grilling tender fish, poultry, meats, pork and vegetables and create fabulous vinaigrettes, marinades, and dressings. You will also make great salads to accompany your main entrees. Perfect for those quick summer gettogethers and late summer evening meals.

Course #5432 Thu 4/23 - 5/14

PERSONAL

ENRICHMENT

Make the most of your life by taking short steps to find your inner strength, new beginnings and focus.

Tax Planning in the Four Stages of Retirement Jean Riordan In retirement your tax rate may vary widely over the years based on the timing and order in which you use different sources of money to pay for your living expenses. You want to apply the tax code in an organized and efficient way. Attend this workshop to learn what you should do and what you should avoid when it comes to taxes before and during retirement.

Course #5272 Tue 4/21 No Fee 6:30 - 8:30pm Room 1222

Social Security Planning: Understanding Your Retirement Income Choices Jean Riordan Prepare for your retirement and learn how to get the most out of your social security benefits; how to navigate the decisions surrounding the program, including understanding your options, how to get started, how to maximize your benefits and more.

Course #5275 Tue 5/5 No Fee 6:30 - 8:30pm Room 1222

Knowledge is Power: Managing Your Healthcare Costs in Retirement Jean Riordan With health care spending projected to grow annually, health care costs remain the largest threat to retirement savings. Make health care a critical part of your retirement income plan and gain a better understanding of: coverage options, including Medicare, health care costs in retirement, and steps you can take to develop a plan with your advisor

Course #5871 Tue/Thu 4/28 & 4/30 No Fee 6:30 - 8:30pm Room 1222

REGISTER EARLY

to guarantee class and

placement

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NOTARY PUBLIC REVIEW

WORKSHOP Victor Bujanow, CIC

This workshop is a must for those preparing to take the New York State Notary Public test. It will provide you with a comprehensive view of the Notary Public office including becoming fully aware of the authority, duties and responsibilities involved in becoming a Notary Public Officer and to illuminate situations that a Notary Public officer is likely to encounter, including avoiding conflicts of interest, maintaining professional ethics, charging proper fees, handling special situations, when to defer an attorney, and minimizing legal liability. This class is for test preparation only. An 80 question Practice Exam which attempts to emulate the actual New York State mandatory exam will be given. All materials will be provided including text and website links to NYS Department of State licensing information, booklets and forms. A onetime $15 examination fee is required payable to the Department of State at the time you register for the exam at the test center. Upon passing the exam, students will receive an application form to submit with a $60 license fee (good for 4 years).

$54 Room 1112 Choose: Course #5671 Sat 2/29 10am - 1pm Course #5371 Wed 4/1 6 - 9pm

LANGUAGES

Conversational Languages

Planning to travel or have a desire to familiarize yourself with the language? Classes are designed to teach basic language skills through light reading, conversing and simulated situations. Bring a notebook and pen to class. Textbook included.

$128 6:30 - 8pm

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Conversational Spanish

Denise Siniscalchi

Room 1114

Spanish - Level I

Course #5173 Mon 3/2 ? 5/11

Spanish - Level II (Pre-requisite Level I)

Course #5273 Tue 3/3 - 5/12

Conversational Italian

Luisa Martinelli Room 2129

Italian - Level I

Course #5474 Thu 3/5 ? 5/14

COLLEGE

ENTRANCE EXAM

REVIEW CLASSES

Our SAT & ACT review classes are designed to learn how to take those college placement exams and will cover test taking strategies, preparation

and study skills, as well as reviewing course material. Bring a notebook, a folder, pencils and pens, and highlighters (and calculator for ACT

exam & Math portion of SAT exam). Textbook is included in course fee (one for all

SAT classes).

ACT Prep Class Ms. Amanda Conklin Prepare for the ACT college entrance exam; review math, English, science, history, writing and test taking skills. Classes are designed to be completed in time to take the April 4 and future ACT exams.

Choose: $166 Room 2430 Wed 2/5 - 3/25

Course #5353 4 - 6pm Course #5354 6:30 - 8:30pm $166 Room 2430 Wed 4/22 - 6/10 Course #5357 4 - 6pm Course #5358 6:30 - 8:30pm

SAT Prep Classes

Classes are designed to be completed in time to take the May 2 and future SAT exams.

Reading (Verbal) and Writing SAT Review Class Mrs. Susan Pung Review vocabulary, improve reading skills, and writing, including sentence structure and completion. Choose:

$158 6:30 - 8:30pm Room 1148 Course #5251 Tue 1/28 - 3/17 Course #5252 Tue 4/14 - 6/2

$158 2:30 - 4:30pm Room 1148 Course #5451 Thu 1/30 - 3/19 Course #5452 Thu 4/16 - 6/4

Math SAT Review Class Review the math curriculum, including word problems, fractions, decimals, and equations. Mrs. Mary Dwyer

$158 3:30 - 5:30pm Room 1442 Course #5253 Tue 1/28 - 3/17 Course #5254 Tue 4/14 - 6/2

$158 6:30 - 8:30pm Room 1112 Course #5453 Thu 1/30 - 3/19 Course #5454 Thu 4/16 - 6/4

Philosophy "life is absurd" Albert Camus Julia Bucklin Are you perplexed, frustrated, mystified or aghast by the world today? Philosophy can help. Develop the thinking tools to help navigate the messy 21st century by digging into the truths of the past. Engage in meaningful dialogue on a variety of topics from ethics and happiness to the nature of knowledge and freedom. The class will take up a different philosophical topic each week including an evening exploring Eastern thought.

Course #5274 Tue 2/4 - 3/24 $88 6:30 - 8:30pm Room 2436

HEALTH, FITNESS

& WELL-BEING

For all fitness classes, bring a water bottle and towel. Wear loose fitting,

comfortable clothing and sneakers.

I - Liq (Tai Chi) Chuan

Sam F.S. Chin Combine the art consisting of Taoist principles found in Tai chi Chuan, a-Kua, Hsing-Yi, and I-chuan practice (chi flow, balancing, yin and yang) with Zen concepts of mindfulness and awareness. Learn to attain a clear mind and relax every joint to release physical and mental blockages for better health. Chi brings improvement in overall health and an awareness of your strength, your limits, and the ability to use this understanding for self-defense. I-Liq Chuan benefits the whole nervous and intrinsic systems to bring total control, harmony and awareness to mind and body.

$72 7 - 8pm Dance Room Choose:

Course #5263 Tue 1/28 - 3/17 Course #5264 Tue 4/14 - 6/2

Walking - Natural Fitness

Shari Ciorciari Whatever your age, ability or body type, a lifetime of fitness is right at your feet! No expensive equipment needed, just a sturdy pair of walking shoes. Each class will include simple stretching, a walking phase appropriate to your fitness level, and a cool down. Group walking in a comfortable indoor environment will make your workout a pleasure. Bring handweights for more of a workout.

Course #5861 Tue & Thu 1/28 - 5/14 $54 6 - 7 pm Main Lobby

Self Defense Class William J. Sleight III Students will learn personal safety and enhance their mental and physical wellbeing with William J. Sleight, retired police detective/5th degree black-belt. This program will cover the following areas: legalities (use of force), voice defense, footwork techniques (stance, etc.), releases, take downs (redirection of force), chokes from the front and the rear, bear hugs, in the workplace or classroom settings. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers, but no loose or sharp jewelry. Bring a bagged lunch and water to class.

Course #5658 Sat 4/25 $40 10am - 3pm Gym 7

Hula Hoop for the Heart

Ashley Minard

For all ages, shapes, sizes, and genders, bring out your inner kid as you get a great cardio workout and strengthen and tone your body while burning an average of 400 calories per hour. Adult hula hoop dance fitness is a rhythmic art form and a moving meditation which relieves stress and clears the mind after a long day of school or work. It is an excellent cardiovascular workout as it tones and strengthens the entire body, increases balance and energy, flexibility, coordination, improves mood, self-esteem and confidence simultaneously as you "discover yourself within the hoop."

Beginners Hula Hooping

$96 Dance Room 4:20 - 5:20pm Choose:

Course #5365 Wed 1/29 - 3/18 Course #5367 Wed 4/15 - 6/3

Intermediate Hula Hooping

$96 Dance Room 5:30 - 6:30pm Choose:

Course #5366 Wed 1/29 - 3/18 Course #5368 Wed 4/15 - 6/3

Meditation

Susan Olin-Dabrowski, B.S., CHt.

Learn how to better manage stress and improve the quality of your life with meditation! During this program you will have the opportunity to experience a variety of meditation forms including simple quieting meditation, guided imagery, various styles of mindfulness meditation, and walking meditation. No experience is necessary to attend, though experienced meditators are welcome and will find the group setting reinforcing to their practice.

Course #5163 Mon 4/20 - 5/11 $84 6:30 - 8pm Room 1120

Plant-Based Nutrition: Let Your

Food Do All The Work Dr. Padma Garvey

With mounting evidence, the American Medical Association came out in May of 2017 recommending that all hospitals must provide patients with the diet proven to be the healthiest.....a plant-based diet. There is no reason not to be eating the healthiest diet all the time. Learn about the scientific studies that have shown how effective a plant-based diet is in reversing heart disease, diabetes, and in decreasing your risk of certain common cancers. Learn how to dissect through false advertising and marketing ploys that are confusing people about what to eat. Learn how to plan and cook meals and to make a plant-based lifestyle very doable.

Course #5331 Wed 3/11 - 3/25 $72 6:30 - 8pm Room 1119

Belly Dancing

AYLEEZA (Lisa Quatrocchi)

Celebrate womanhood as you learn the ancient art of belly dancing. Suitable for woman of all ages, sizes, shapes and backgrounds, physically, this course will challenge you to strengthen your buttocks, abs, thighs and arms and to extend your posture while boosting your spirit and confidence. Be prepared to dance in bare feet. Have you been curious about taking a dance class or advancing further in the art of belly dance but have been too concerned with whether you're up to the task. Through class interaction, emotional movement pieces and feedback we will create a bridge into our powerful dancing self.

Course #5465 Thu 3/26 - 5/21 $110 6:30 - 7:45pm Dance Room

PiYo Live

Maureen Canevari

A mat based formatted class that combines strength, flexibility and cardio with a fusion of movements from Pilate's, yoga, dance and functional training. This is a high intensity, low impact class for all levels. Yoga mats are required. This fat-burning, low-impact workout set to upbeat music, will leave your body looking long, lean, and defined.

Course #5262 Tue 4/14 - 6/2 $84 5:30 - 6:30pm Dance Room

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