Encore Older Adult Education Program - Los Angeles Pierce ...



Donation FormYou can also donate online at you are a long time Encore supporter or giving for the first time, thank you for supporting Encore! Donations to the Encore Program provide for special projects, events, supplies and equipment. Please use this form to mail in your donation.Mail to the Encore Office your completed form with donation to:Pierce College Foundation - Encore 6201 Winnetka Avenue #341 Woodland Hills, CA 91371Donor Information Name:Address:City:State:Zip Code:Phone:DonationMy check is enclosed in the amount of $: (Checks payable to: Pierce College Foundation - Encore)This gift is:□ In appreciation of the Encore program. Thank you!□ In appreciation of an Encore Instructor: □ In memoryRemember someone special by giving a gift in their memory. Encore will send a card acknowledging your thoughtful donation to the person of your choice:Name:Address:City:State:Zip Code: □ In honorGive a gift to honor someone for a birthday, anniversary, to celebrate the birth of a grandchild or other. Encore will send a card acknowledging your thoughtful donation to the person of your choice: Name:Address:City:State:Zip Code:GENERAL INFORMATIONTable of ContentsDonation Form1General Information2Important Reminders3Email3Encore Website3Application Procedures4Registration Procedures4Calendar of Classes 5Class Descriptions6-10First Time Password Creation11Maps13-14Board of TrusteesSteven F. Veres, PresidentGabriel Bueina, Ph.D., Vice PresidentDavid Vela, 2nd Vice PresidentMike FongAndra HoffmanNichelle HendersonErnest H. MorenoElias Geronimo, Student TrusteeDistrict AdministrationDr. Francisco C. Rodriguez, Chancellor Dr. Melinda Nish, Interim Deputy ChancellorDr. Ryan M. CornnerVice Chancellor of Educational Programs and Institutional EffectivenessJeffrey M. Prieto, General CounselJeanette L. Gordon, Chief Financial Officer & TreasurerDr. Ruben C. Smith, Chief Facilities ExecutiveMercedes C. Guierrez, Acting Vice Chancellor, Human ResourcesCarmen V. Liddz, Vice Chancellor & Chief Information Technology OfficerThe Encore Program has made every effort to make this Class Schedule accurate and may, without notice, change general information, courses, or programs offered.For complete college information, see Pierce College General Catalog. Federal Privacy Rules Regarding Student Information Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prohibits the disclosure of personally identifiable information from education records. For more information visit the U.S. Department of Education.We will continuously strive to build an inclusive, welcoming community of individuals with diverse backgrounds, talents, and skills who are committed to civility, mutual respect, social justice and the free and open exchange of ideas. We commit ourselves to change, growth, and action that embrace diversity as an integral resource of our educational experience and of the community we create.Contact InformationOffice: VLGE 8310A (behind South Gym)Hours: Office closed until further notice.Telephone: (818) 710-2561, (818) 710-4163Leave your name, phone number, and short message.We will call you back.Encore email: lapc-encore@piercecollege.edu Website: piercecollege.edu/encoreGeneral Mailing Address:ENCORE, Pierce College 6201 Winnetka Avenue, #341Woodland Hills, CA 91371Encore is a Pierce College education program designed specifically for older adults (50+), but all students over 18 are welcome. Courses address the needs of older adults focusing on topics that promote independence, advocacy, community engagement, personal growth, physical and cognitive health, economic self-sufficiency and subject matter that relates to older adults’ life circumstances and positive aging skills. Encore offers free noncredit classes and fee-based classes through Community Extension.Encore Mailing List: Current students are on the list. Donations to the ENCORE Program provide for special projects, events, supplies and equipment. Checks payable to: Pierce College Foundation – Encore; use form on page 1. Donations of any size are appreciated. Thank you for your support!Special Services: Students with disabilities can contact Special Services. Authorization, based on verification of disability, is required before accommodation can be made. Special Services is in the Student Services Building. For questions, call (818) 719-6430.Emergency procedures: From any pay phone on campus: dial *80. From any campus extension: dial 4311. From cell phones: dial (818)710-4311. Campus “Blue Lights” are tall blue cylinders topped by bright lights. Press large red button to immediately connect to the Sheriff’s station.Academic Courtesy is common sense respectful behavior given by the students to each other, to professors and college staff. Disobedient, disruptive or disorderly behavior exhibited by any student will result in disciplinary action in accordance with District policies and procedures.Important RemindersAll classes online meet days/times scheduledCheck your email regularly.Encore Website: piercecollege.edu/encoreRegistration Instructions and procedures are available. Video – How to Submit a Noncredit Application - Link available on Encore Website or copy and paste link into address browser bar Summer 2021 catalogEncore Office: (818) 710-2561Leave your name, phone number, a short message and we will return your call. Encore email: lapc-encore@piercecollege.edu Call Encore office if you forgot your student ID#.To reset password: See Encore Website.Click on PASSWORD tab. piercecollege.edu/encoreTo access online classes go to Encore website. Click on Canvas tab and then click on “Access to Zoom in Canvas.” Important RemindersEmailPierce Student EmailCheck your Pierce student email regularly for class cancellations, changes and announcements.1.Go to piercecollege.edu.2.Click Class Registration or Student Portal (upper right corner).3.Enter Student ID# and Password.4.Click Mail-Outlook tile.5. Click small Outlook icon on left.FORWARD Email: Forward Pierce Student email to your personal email1.See steps 1-5 above (Pierce Student Email).2.Click on the cog icon (top right).3.Under Settings type Forwarding.4.Click on Forwarding.5.Enter your personal email address you want to forward your Pierce Student Email to, in box directly under Forward my email to:6.Click Save.Student Portal gives students access to their student account and all student transactions.First Time PASSWORD CREATION: See page 11.IMPORTANT: Enter your password slowly and carefully. If you try more than 3 times you will be locked out and will have to re-set your password. RECORD YOUR PASSWORDAPPLICATION PROCEDURESApply to Pierce College if you are a new student or have not enrolled in a LACCD college in the last 2 semesters. How to apply: Email needed for online application.1. Noncredit Application – If you live out of state and/or want to take noncredit, 0 units courses, ONLY. (Encore classes included.) Video – How to Submit a Noncredit Application: Link available on Encore website.2. College Application – To take both credit & noncredit classes.For Assistance: CCC Apply helpline 877-247-4836 Both Applications have two parts:Create Account (same for both applications):1. Go to: piercecollege.edu2. Click Apply Online at the top right.3. Click, CLICK HERE TO BEGIN APPLICATION. Choose Noncredit or College Application4. Click Create an Account.5. Click Begin Creating My Account (3 parts).6. Complete pages. Click Continue. 7. Print Confirmation.Start Noncredit or College Application:1. Click Begin Application2. Noncredit Application: Educational Goal: select Educational Development Intended Major or Program of Study: select Workplace Success-Noncredit Certificate College Application:Educational Goal: select Educational DevelopmentIntended Major: select IGETC--General Education3. Answer ALL questions. Click Submit. 4. PRINT APPLICATION CONFIRMATION.You will receive 2 emails. 1. First has your CCC ID#. Record number for reference.2. Second has your Student ID# (begins with 8 or 9).Notes: 1. If you do not receive your Student ID# within 5 business days please call the Encore Office. 2. Disregard messages requesting transcripts. 3. Check your e-mail Spam folder.REGISTRATION PROCEDURESWhen can I register? Check Reg Date Appointment.1. Go to: piercecollege.edu2. Click Class Registration or SIS Portal at top right.3. Enter your student ID # and password.4. Click the tile Manage Classes. 5. Click Enrollment Dates – on the left side. 6. Under preferred semester – look for “Your Appointment Start Date/Time.”Note: You can register anytime on or after your appointment. Online registration appointments are issued by the Los Angeles Community College District. Encore Office cannot change registration appointments.How to Register for classes:1. Go to: piercecollege.edu2. Click Class Registration or SIS Portal at top right. 3. Type your Student ID# and Password. 4. Click Manage Classes. 5. Click Class Search and Enroll. 6. Select preferred semester.7. Enter class number in “Enter Keyword Box.” 8. Click >> right side (at the end of line).9. Click > right side (at the end of line).10. Click > right side (at the end of line).11. Click Next upper right.12. Add to Wait List – click No change to Yes.13. Click Accept.14. Click Next.15. Click Submit.16. Are you sure you want to submit? Yes/No17. To add another class click “Return to Keyword Search.”Add Classes After Semester Starts: Email instructor for a Permission Number, follow steps 1-12. Enter Permission Number. Click Accept. Follow steps 14-16. For instructor email address see Encore website: piercecollege.edu/encore Wait List: To use permission number see “Add Classes After Semester Starts“ (above).Summer 2021CALENDAR OF CLASSESJune 14 – July 18Class#ClassInstructorDaysTimeMTWTFLocation10227Drawing, Watercolor and Water-Soluble Colored PencilsPittWTh10-1 pmXXONLINE10308Acrylic or Oil Painting – all levelsPittWTh1:30-4:30 pmXXONLINE10370Body MovementJune 21 – July 23 (5 weeks)ShvetsovMWF10:15-12:15 pmXXXONLINE11305Science DiscussionJune 15-July 22 (6 weeks)MeyerTTh1-3:30 pmXXONLINE10183Color TheoryThorntonMF1-4 pmXXONLINE11034Online Family GenealogyPerretTW9-12 pmXXONLINE11368Photo ManagementPerretTW12:10-3:10 pmXXONLINE11304Body MovementLacelleTWTh8-10 amXXXONLINE10379Yoga/Mat Pilates CombinationMacDonaldMWF8:30-10:30 amXXXONLINE10396Artists and Their ModelsThorntonTWTh10:45-12:45 pmXXXONLINE10388Artistic Gardens and PalacesThorntonTWTh1:45-3:45 pmXXXONLINE10353Painterly PrintTirrTTh9:30-12:30 pmXXONLINE10167Watercolor in Plain SightTirrTTh1-4 pmXXONLINE11303Body Movement: Chair YogaCumminsMWF10:30-12:30 pmXXXONLINE13014Body Movement: Chair YogaCumminsMWF1:30-3:30 pmXXXONLINE11306Supreme Court RoundupJune 14-Aug. 2 (8 weeks) LevickMTh2-4 pmXXONLINE10202Fundamentals of Portrait DrawingKrausWTh9:30-12:30 pmXXONLINE11582Sports/Current EventsJune 15-Aug. 3 (8 weeks)LevickTF1-3 pmXXONLINE10250Introduction to PastelKrausWTh1-4 pmXXONLINE10365Pentagrammaton – Five Composers SeminarDomineMWTh1-3 pmXXXONLINE12008Figure DrawingScarbroFri/Sat12 - 3pmFriday / SaturdayONLINE Each class meets 2 or 3 times a week. Attendance is expected at all class meetings.Holiday: Mon., July 5, 2021 (4th of July) Art HistoryOlder Adult 56CE – Seeing and Understanding ArtClass #10396 – Artists and Their Models TWTh10:45-12:45 pmThornton, JohnONLINEAn adventurous examination of the historical relationships between great artists and their muses. Picasso's Paris, The Pre-Raphaelite's London, and Hockney's Los Angeles serve as backdrops to the personal stories of collaborative inspiration.?Class #10388 – Artistic Gardens and PalacesTWTh1:45-3:45 pmThornton, JohnONLINEThe Garden/ Palace combination emerges as a spectacular artform unto itself under the design of Ancient Pharaohs, Chinese Emperors, Renaissance Kings and eccentric visionaries. Architecture and beauty come to life as we explore gardens and palaces around the globe.ArtOlder Adult 42CE—Creative Art for SeniorsClass #10183 – Color TheoryMF1-4 pmThornton, JohnONLINEA painting workshop exploring the color-wheel. In a series of exercises, we learn how to mix color perfectly, combine colors and juxtapose them to build emotion-inducing paintings with depth, dimension and form.All mediums applicable.Class #12008 – Figure DrawingFri/Saturday12-3 pmScarbro, CarolineONLINEIn this course, students will do multiple studies in each class to hone their skills and draw the human figure.? Learn how to apply anatomy methods to observe and draw people quickly.Class #10227 – Drawing, Watercolor and Water-Soluble Colored Pencils?WTh10-1 pm Pitt, DeborahONLINEWe will hone our skills with all three materials.? We will make separate artworks with all three mediums as well as combining them.Class #10308 – Acrylic or Oil Painting all levels.WTh1:30-4:30 pmPitt, DeborahONLINEContinued exploration of painting looking at various artists and their techniques and learning how to implement them as helpful for our own work.??Class #10353 - Painterly PrintTTh9:30-12:30 pmTirr, CatherineONLINEAll levels welcome. This introductory printmaking course will examine a range of printmaking techniques and possibilities: monotype, multiples, using linoleum, cardboard and rubber blocks.? We will use found,?textured surfaces to build up rich and expressive imagery and will?explore hand painting on individual prints.Class #10167 - Watercolor in Plain SightTTh1-4 pmTirr, CatherineONLINEThis course introduces the student to all types of applications of watercolor. It conveys positive and negative painting, wet in wet, dry brush, glazing, and use of resists. It will enable the student to strengthen design and compositional skills while covering the techniques needed to capture both still life and landscape in expressive and imaginative ways. The class will combine observation with expression to develop a unique personal vocabulary.Class #10202 – Fundamentals of Portrait DrawingWTh9:30-12:30 pmKraus, PeterONLINEPrior basic drawing skills highly recommended.??In this hands-on course, via lecture demo and critique, learn to render the human head and facial features in a variety of traditional and contemporary ways.??Focus will be on structure and sequential development.??Unlined white paper, tracing paper, pencil and eraser are the materials you will need. ?Class #10250 – Introduction to PastelWTh1-4 pmKraus, PeterONLINEPrior basic drawing skills highly recommended. This course is for students who have never worked with pastel or desire to revisit the basics.??Emphasis will be on color mixing and fundamental techniques using what are commonly called SOFT pastels, also known as chalk pastels (NOT oil pastels, cray-pas or water soluble oil pastels).?You do not need to have materials the first day.??We will discuss them and the many options available at that time.?ComputerVocational Education 187CE-Computer Usage SkillsClass #11034 – Online Family GenealogyTW9-12 pmPerret, JosephONLINECome explore with us the free online tools to discover your family roots. This class is for those of you who are new to Genealogy research and those who are looking to do more research. This is NOT a basic computer course. You need to know how to create folders, save files and search the internet before taking this course.Class #11368 – Photo ManagementTW12:10-3:10 pmPerret, JosephONLINELearn how to use free software to store, backup, organize, fix, and share your photos. This is NOT a basic computer course.? You need to know how to create folders, save files and search the internet before taking this course.Special Topics Older Adult 60CE – Senior TopicsClass #11305 – Science Discussions meets 6 weeks (June 15 – July 22)TTh1-3:30 pmMeyer, CraigONLINEA discussion of basic scientific principles and their application to daily life. We will examine current topics of scientific interest and will not avoid uncomfortable topics for which there is solid scientific evidence.Class #11306 – Supreme Court Roundup meets 8 weeks (June 14 – Aug. 2) MTh2-4 pmLevick, MarkONLINEReview of significant and/or interesting decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court during the 2020-2021 term combined with general discussion of principles of Constitutional Law. Topics will include (but will not be limited to) Voting Rights Act/15th Amendment challenges to Arizona election laws and the continuing saga of state challenges to the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).Class #11582 – Sports/Current Events meets 8 weeks (June 15 – Aug. 3)TF1-3 pmLevick, MarkONLINEOn Tuesdays: Lively discussion including (but not limited to) current financial, legal, ethical and political issues in the local, national or world arena related to organized sports; not simply a recap of prior weeks' games. On Fridays: Lively discussion of current local, national and world events. Explore the news from different viewpoints with a goal of increased understanding, empathy and tolerance.Health and FitnessOlder Adult 52CE—Body Movement for Seniors Class #11303 - Body Movement – Chair YogaMWF10:30-12:30 pmCummins, DianaONLINEChair Yoga is a class focusing on the Body-Mind system of Hatha Yoga that embraces healthful physical exercise and relaxation techniques. Designed to safely build stability and mobility, and flexibility in muscles and joints, students will learn and practice seated and standing yoga poses with the chair and additional support materials, and learn safe strengthening and stretching techniques that support basic yoga positions and functional movement to enhance daily life. Also incorporated into classes will be strategies for reducing postural tension patterns and improving body alignment and yoga relaxation and breathing techniques.?Equipment for the class includes: a tennis ball, medium resistance theraband, bath towel, pool buddy tube, and a stable, armless chair.?Class #13014 - Body Movement – Chair YogaMWF1:30-3:30 pmCummins, DianaONLINEChair Yoga is a class focusing on the Body-Mind system of Hatha Yoga that embraces healthful physical exercise and relaxation techniques. Designed to safely build stability and mobility, and flexibility in muscles and joints, students will learn and practice seated and standing yoga poses with the chair and additional support materials, and learn safe strengthening and stretching techniques that support basic yoga positions and functional movement to enhance daily life. Also incorporated into classes will be strategies for reducing postural tension patterns and improving body alignment and yoga relaxation and breathing techniques.?Equipment for the class includes: a tennis ball, medium resistance theraband, bath towel, pool buddy tube, and a stable, armless chair.?Class #10370 – Body Movement meets June 21 – July 23 (5 weeks)MWF10:15-12:15 pmShvetsov, KristelONLINEImprove cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. A 6-foot resistance band, and mat are recommended. Class #11304 – Body MovementTWTh8-10 amLacelle, BryonONLINEImprove cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. Mat suggested.Health and FitnessYogaOlder Adult 53CE – Yoga for SeniorsClass #10379 - Yoga/ Mat Pilates CombinationMWF8-10 amMacDonald, AmyONLINEBuilding on previous Yoga/Mat Pilates experience, continue to build core strength, flexibility, coordination, and improve balance. Mat recommended.MusicOlder Adult 49CE—Music Appreciation for SeniorsClass #10365 – Pentagrammaton – Five Composers Seminar MWTh1-3 pmDomine, JamesONLINEThe course leads a five-week penta-partite expedition of the music of five great composers: Vivaldi, Bach, Haydn, Mozart & Beethoven. Each composer will be the subject of an expository tripartite three-day seminar exploring their individual significant contributions to the world’s heritage of musical masterpieces. Some of these pieces you may know, and some will surprise you. Lectures will compare by contrast important aspects and salient features of each composer’s musical style using examples from the repertoire.??Password Creation FormIf your password works, you do not need this form.Step 1: Username = student ID#Step 2: Example: 88@L0815 (Mary Long, born on 8-15)Temporary password (also use this when it asks you for the old password):The first letter of your last name, capitalizedMonth of birthDay of Birth88@Step 3:Create a permanent password that has at least one capital letter, a small letter, and a number. (Suggestion: Think of a word and a number. Example: Football8) It cannot be part of your name or email.At least 7 characters long; it can be longer if you want.LACCD student email address:IMPORTANTSave in a safe place. Your password & student ID# are ALWAYS needed.NOTESleft207010-96075596329500 ................
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