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 or drop off 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 Information2Application Procedures3Registration Procedures3Calendar of Classes 4Email5Class Descriptions6-9Password Creation10Notes11-12Maps13-14Board of TrusteesAndra Hoffman, PresidentSteven F. Veres, Vice PresidentGabriel Buelna, Ph.D. 2nd Vice PresidentMike FongErnest H. MorenoScott J. SvonkinDavid VelaElias Geronimo, Student TrusteeDistrict AdministrationDr. Francisco C. Rodriguez, Chancellor Dr. Melinda Nish, Interim Deputy ChancellorDr. Ryan M. CornnerVice Chancellor of Educational Programs and Institutional EffectivenessCarmen V. Lidz, Vice Chancellor & Chief Information Technology OfficerJeffrey M. Prieto, General CounselDr. Rueben C. Smith, Chief Facilities ExecutiveMercedes C. Gutierrez , Acting Vice Chancellor, Human ResourcesThe 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.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 return your call.Encore Email: lapc-encore@piercecollege.eduWinter catalog on 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 already on the list. Others can call (818) 710-2561 to have a catalog mailed.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 located in the Student Services Building. For questions, call (818) 719-6430.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.APPLICATION PROCEDURESApply to Pierce College if you have not enrolled in any of the LACCD colleges in the last two semesters. How to Apply: Email needed for online applications. 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:. College Application – To take both credit & noncredit classes.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.4. Click Create a new Account.5. Click Begin Creating My Account.6. Click Continue.Start Noncredit or College Application:1. Create a user name and password. Record them.2. Click Create My Account.3. Click Continue. Noncredit Application:Educational Goal: select Educational DevelopmentIntended Major: select Workplace Success-Noncredit Certificate College Application:Educational Goal: select Educational DevelopmentIntended Major: select IGETC--General Education 4. Answer ALL questions. PRINT APPLICATION BEFORE YOU SUBMIT. Click Submit.You will receive 2 emails:1. First has your CCC ID#. 2. Second has your Student ID# (begins 8 or 9).Notes: If you do not receive your Student ID# within 5 days please call the Encore Office. Disregard messages requesting transcripts.Please check your e-mail Spam folder.REGISTRATION PROCEDURESIf you are a New Student and need to set up your account and Password call the Encore office (818) 710-2561.When can I register?Check your Registration Appointment:1. Go to piercecollege.edu 2. Click Class Registration or Student Portal - top right3. Type your Student ID # and password4. Click the tile Manage Classes. 5. Click Enrollment Dates on the left side.6. Under Winter 2021 - look for “YourAppointment Start Date/Time.”Note: You can register on or after your appointment. Online registration dates 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 Student Portal at top right.3. Type your Student ID# and Password.4. Click Manage Classes tile.5. Click Class Search and Enroll.6. Select Winter 2021.7. Enter class number in “Enter Keyword Box.”8. Click >> right side (at end of line).9. Click > right side side (at end of line).10. Click > right side side (at 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 1-11. Enter Permission Number. Click Accept. Follow steps 14 -16. For instructor email address see Encore website: piercecollege.edu/EncoreWinter 2021CALENDAR OF CLASSES January 4 – February 6Class#ClassInstructorDaysTimeMTWTFLocation10375Body MovementTapperMWF9-11 pmXXXONLINE10901Body MovementTapperMWF11:10-1:10 pmXXXONLINE10333Expressionism: Painting With Light and Color ThorntonMF1-4 pmXXONLINE11096Yoga/Mat Pilates CombinationMacDonaldMWF8:30-10:30 amXXXONLINE10377Yoga: ChairMacDonaldMWF10:45-12:45 pmXXXONLINE11369Body Movement: Chair YogaCumminsTThF9-11 amXXXONLINE10369Body Movement: Chair YogaCummins/JensenTThF11:15-1:15 pmXXXONLINE10318Painterly PrintTirrTTh9:30-12:30 pmXXONLINE11095Watercolor in Plain SightTirrTTh1-4 pmXXONLINE10136Art and SymbolismThorntonTWTh10:30-12:30 pmXXXONLINE10149The Meaning of ArtThorntonTWTh1:30-3:30 pmXXXONLINE12287Current Events/Current Events: Focus SportsLevickTWTh1-3 pmXXXONLINE1228820th Century FilmWindrumTTh2-5 pmXXONLINE10366Survey of American JazzDomineWThF1-3 pmXXXONLINE10280Figure DrawingScarbroFri/Sat9:30-12:30 pmFriday/SaturdayONLINE10349Portrait AnatomyScarbroFri/Sat1-4 pmFriday/SaturdayONLINEEach class meets 2 or 3 times a week. Attend all class meetings.Holiday: Mon., Jan. 18, 2021 (Martin Luther King Day)Reminder: Have Student ID#, Password & Printout of Your Class SchedulePierce 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.Student Portal gives students access to their student account and all student transactions. FORWARD Pierce Student Email to your personal email:1. See steps 1-5 above (Pierce Student Email).2. Click cog wheel icon (top right). 3. Under Settings type Forwarding. 4. Click on Forwarding.5. Enter your personal address you want to forward your Pierce Student Email to, in box directly under Forward my email to: 6. Click Save.All classes ONLINE & meet days/times scheduled.Instructors will email students directions how to sign in for their online classes.Application Procedures for students who have not enrolled in any LACCD colleges in the last 2 semesters: page 3Registration procedures: page 3 Encore website: piercecollege.edu/encoreAdditional instructions/procedures availableDownloadable Winter 2021 catalogEncore Office: (818) 710-2561 Leave your name, phone number, a short message and we will return your call.Encore email: lapc-encore@piercecollege.edu To reset your password: email – onlinehelp@piercecollege.eduIMPORTANT: Enter your password slowly and carefully. If you try too many times you will be locked out and have to re-set your password.Art History Older Adult 56CE – Seeing and Understanding ArtClass #10136 – Art and Symbolism TWTh10:30-12:30 pmThornton, JohnONLINEThe emotionally charged international movement of “Symbolism” in the 19th century highlighted new philosophies about the flesh and the spirit. Class #10149 – The Meaning of ArtTWTh1:30-3:30 pmThornton, JohnONLINEAn Art History series exploring the way paintings and sculpture reflect human culture and civilization.Art Older Adult 42CE—Creative Art for SeniorsClass #10333 – Expressionism: Painting With Light and Color MF1-4 pmThornton, JohnONLINELearn to use varieties color and brushstrokes to describe the natural world. All mediums, all levels of experience welcome.Class #10280 – Figure DrawingFri./Sat.9:30-12:30 pmScarbro, CarolineONLINEIn this course, students will do multiple studies each class to hone their skills and draw the human figure.? Learn how to apply anatomy methods to observe and draw people quickly.?Class #10349 – Portrait AnatomyFri./Sat.1-4 pmScarbro, CarolineONLINELearn how to draw the human face. Once the methods, principles, and techniques are applied, the student will be able to sketch, draw, and paint the face more intuitively and quickly.Class #10318 - Painterly PrintTTh9:30-12:30 pmTirr, CatherineONLINEAll levels welcome. This introductory printmaking course will examine a range of printmaking techniques and possibilities: monotype and multiples, using linoleum/cardboard/rubber surfaces, and found textures. Using single and multiple color applications.Class #11095 - 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.Special Topics Older Adult 60CE – Senior TopicsClass #12287 – Current Events/Current Events: Focus Sports TWTh1-3 pmLevick, MarkONLINELively discussions focus Tuesday on Sports 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’ events. Wednesday’s/Thursday’s focus will be on Current Events local, National, and International. Class # 12288 – 20th Century Film TTh2-5 pmWindrum, KenONLINEClass will discuss the relationship between Hollywood motion pictures and the American society surrounding, reflecting and influencing the practices of the film industry in the year 1981. Health and FitnessOlder Adult 52CE—Body Movement for Seniors Class #10375 - Body Movement MWF9-11 amTapper, KarenONLINEImprove cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance. A 6-foot resistance band, mat, and light dumbbells (1-5lbs.) are suggested. Class #10901 - Body Movement MWF11:10-1:10 pmTapper, KarenONLINEImprove cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance. A 6-foot resistance band, mat, and light dumbbells (1-5lbs.) are suggested. Class #11369 - Body Movement – Chair YogaTThF9-11 amCummins, 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, strength and flexibility in muscles and joints. Students will learn and practice seated and standing yoga poses with the chair and additional support materials, (balls, straps, therabands and other devices) Also incorporated into classes will be strategies for reducing postural tension patterns and improving body alignment and yoga relaxation and breathing techniques. Class #10369 - Body Movement – Chair YogaTThF11:15-1:15 pmCummins, Diana Karin JensenONLINEChair 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, strength and flexibility in muscles and joints. Students will learn and practice seated and standing yoga poses with the chair and additional support materials, (balls, straps, therabands and other devices) Also incorporated into classes will be strategies for reducing postural tension patterns and improving body alignment and yoga relaxation and breathing techniques. YogaOlder Adult 53CE – Yoga for SeniorsClass #11096 - Yoga/ Mat Pilates CombinationMWF8:30-10:30 amMacDonald, AmyONLINEMixed level class. Yoga postures and mat Pilates techniques, exploring proper alignment, core strength, flexibility, breath work, and balance improvement. Mindful awareness included to help with stress reduction. Class #10377 – Yoga: ChairMWF10:45-12:45 pmMacDonald, AmyONLINEThis class consists of gentle exercises using a chair for seated and/or standing support. Includes yoga chair techniques. Additional materials will be discussed at class to improve muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness.MusicOlder Adult 49CE—Music Appreciation for SeniorsClass #10366 – Survey of American JazzWThF1-3 pmDomine, JamesONLINEMaestro James Domine will lead us on an excursion through the history and development of Jazz from its origins in the deep south through its emergence as the quintessential genre of American music. Lectures will be based on specific examples from the repertoire spanning Ragtime, Dixieland, Big Band, Swing Era, Be-Bop and Modern Jazz.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.NOTESNOTES-909955119634000 ................
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