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PopularASIM SAEED (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)AARP Safe DrivingSafety & AutomotiveVeteran drivers will learn how to compensate for age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. This is not a ticket removal course, but participants may obtain a reduction in car insurance upon completion. A supply fee of $20 for AARP members or $25 for non-members covers administrative costs, is due in class and is payable by cash or check made payable to AARP. AARP members must bring their membership card to class.Adult Community Education Spring '23
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Basic GroomingRecreationLearn how to properly bathe and brush your dog's coat, clean ears, brush teeth and clip nails. Instructor Linda Weniger will also teach you about the different tools to use on different coats of hair. You will leave class knowing just what you need in order to have your pooch looking like he or she has been to the doggie spa. Take this chance to learn from a professional; you will be glad you did. Do not bring your dog to class.Adult Community Education Spring '23
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Behavior ModificationRecreationDoes your dog jump on you or others? What about excessive barking, digging, chewing, stealing items, play biting, counter surfing or food/toy aggression. And the list goes on. Whether you have one or multiple issues that are disruptive or bad manners, come learn techniques/strategies to improve your life with your pet. Do not bring your pet to this class.Adult Community Education Spring '23
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Canine Good CitizenRecreationAre you ready to achieve the AKC Canine Good Citizen certification? The first class session is a review of all 10 requirements necessary to pass the test. Both purebred & mixed-breeds of any age are welcome. You can find the 10 required skills to pass online at akc.org. or under canine good citizen. This test is for those who feel prepared to take the test otherwise you may want to take the Basic Obedience class I offer first. Proof of current vaccinations must be brought to the test(rabies & kennel cough). Linda Weniger is a certified CGC evaluator.Adult Community Education Spring '23
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Canine NinjaRecreationBring Fido to have fun, exercise and spend social time with others participating in numerous obstacles. Your dog will learn how to walk over different textures, jumps/hurdles, tunnels, weaves, crawls, jump throughs, steps, low beam, incline, hula hoops and more. You will learn ideas on how to construct simple obstacles in your own home and yard. This is not an Agility class. Join instructor Linda Weniger in this fun-packed evening with your pet. Please bring proof of current vaccinations (rabies & kennel cough) & delicious treats. Registration fee is for one dog and one person.Adult Community Education Spring '23
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Colure Caulfield (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Dog Obedience- BasicRecreationDo not be taken for a walk anymore! Come learn all the proper techniques for training your dog using positive reinforcement. A basic skill will be taught each week such as the heel, sit, stay, come and down commands. Learn the tricks to solving behavior problems. Dogs DO attend all sessions. Trainer Linda Weniger has over 40 years experience in all-breed training. Please bring proof of current dog vaccinations to first class. The registration fee is for one dog and adult.Adult Community Education Spring '23
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Genealogy: Top Websites for ResearchRecreationAre you starting or continuing your family tree research and have become overwhelmed with the number of genealogy websites? Let Mariano Salazar do the driving for you on visiting the top paid and free genealogy websites, while you sit back and enjoy the ride. You will discover the benefits on what each website could do in aiding your research. Lastly, you will learn how to access some of the paid subscriptions for free by using your local library services.Adult Community Education Spring '23
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Get Paid to Teach English in the USA, Overseas & OnlineAdult Community EdLearn how Gina has taught her way around the world & paid for vacations and travel to over 98 countries. Teaching English is a high paying career, or it can simply be a great way to go on vacation for free. English is the world’s business & travel language. Being able to speak English helps people get better paying jobs. If you speak English, you can teach conversational English! You don’t have to be certified or speak the local language to make money teaching English. However, getting certified can help you make more money and get a job faster. There are now many excellent affordable online certification programs. Plus, make money from home by teaching English online, earn a free vacation, a 2-month paid summer job, or full-time work that earns up to $90K a year. Learn the best paying jobs, teaching qualifications, certification programs (online and in person) & specific hiring organizations. Tuition includes instructors 100- page digital book (a $39.95 value).Adult Community Education Spring '23
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Get Paid to be a Tour Guide & Travel FreeAdult Community EdMany well-paying professional jobs are now available, both domestically & internationally! We are getting back to our travels and many Americans are motivated to travel all across the USA & worldwide. Before Covid foreign tourists were finding America to be a great value and this is returning quickly. Many people will not travel unless they book a tour, take a cruise or travel with you their friend who knows the destination. Travel & tourism is the world’s fastest growing industry, and relatively recession proof. If you love to travel, earn income as a tour director. Work part or full-time leading tours for major companies. Plus, get a FREE tour by promoting trips for tour companies or putting trips together for friends, family or groups. Work for a company or start your own business. Learn the qualifications needed, the “Five Easy Ways to Get a Job in the Tour Industry”, how to start your own tour company (with little investment), how to design excellent tours & negotiate group discounts, tour director salaries, and “101 Ways to Promote Your Tour & Make It a Success”. Instructor, Gina Henry, founder of Go Global, Inc., leads tours worldwide for major tour companies as well as her own tour business of 30 years. She is an INTERNATIONAL TOUR MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (ITMI) certified tour director & teaches travel classes nationwide. Tuition includes instructors 100-page digital book "GET PAID TO BE A TOUR GUIDE & TRAVEL FREE” (a $39.95 value) which provides names, phone numbers, and websites of all of the contacts you need to put this practical information to use).Adult Community Education Spring '23
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Grooming with ClippersRecreationLearn to groom your dog at home with professional trainer Linda Weniger. She will teach you what tools to purchase (clipper blades, combs, brushes, etc.) and how to use them properly. Learn how to groom your dog safely from start to finish. Not only will it help your wallet but also your dog will feel less stress being groomed at home. Do not bring your dog to this class.Adult Community Education Spring '23
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How to Travel Free & Safely During These Unparalleled TimesRecreationStarting SoonWe’re ready to get back to our travels! When it is safe to go on a trip, where can we go, how do we stay safe, and how do we make our travel free? Plus learn how to benefit from the deep travel discounts being offered right now to motivate you to book future travel in 2023 & 2024. If you are near retirement, changing careers, a student, or someone who likes the idea of making additional income to support your travel dream, this class is for you. World traveler Gina Henry shows you how she is prepared for the new “travel normal” including important tips on safety, trip insurance, what to do if you become sick, and other strategies. Earn free airline tickets, hotel nights, tours & more in the USA & worldwide! Volunteering, fun work-vacations, paid travel, teaching English, mystery shopping, importing/drop shipping, and remote employment opportunities. Tuition includes Gina’s 100-page digital book "How to Travel Free & Safely" (a $39.95 value).Adult Community Education Spring '23
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Mystery Shopping-Get Paid to ShopAdult Community EdDo you like to shop? You can get paid to shop at almost every local store in your area, plus there are many online shopping assignments you can do from home. Mystery shop on vacation all across the USA and in over 70 countries worldwide - FREE hotels, restaurant meals, car rentals, sightseeing tours, etc. Mystery shopping has become the most cost-efficient way for stores & businesses to know their customers and stay in business, especially during these challenging economic times. Learn how to avoid scam companies and work for the best mystery shopping companies that pay the most. Get the names & contact information for the TOP 100 MYSTERY SHOPPING COMPANIES including addresses, websites, and phone numbers to make all these ideas practical. We review actual mystery shopping assignments, so you know exactly what to do, including the paperwork. Get paid or keep the items you buy on assignment. A FREE dinner for two at a nice restaurant, a FREE hotel night, a FREE tank of gas, FREE groceries, FREE dry cleaning & more. Learn how to play up your qualifications for the best assignments, how to fit mystery shopping into your daily schedule, and how to earn the most income. Instructor, Gina Henry has been a professional mystery shopper for over twenty years. She teaches in 90 cities nationwide and wrote the book “How To Travel Free”. Tuition includes instructors 100-page digital book "Mystery Shopping - Get Paid to Shop” (a $39.95 value).Adult Community Education Spring '23
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Miroslav Vajdic (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)STAR PuppyRecreationGet you and your new puppy off to a great start in the American Kennel Club S.T.A.R.® (Socialization, Training, Activity, Responsibility) program with professional dog trainer Linda Weniger. She will teach you and your pup basic commands, leash training, socialization skills, reacting to distractions and more. All breeds up to one year are welcome (please bring proof of current vaccinations). Your instructor will administer the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy® test at the end of the course. Upon passing, you will get an application to send to AKC® for enrollment in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy® Program. The registration fee is for one adult and one puppy.Adult Community Education Spring '23
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Scoot Your Boots Line DancingCreative ExpressionStarting SoonHave fun and exercise line dancing. No partner needed. We’ll learn new line dances and classics. Country, Waltz, Tango, Polka, Latin - lots of variety!Adult Community Education Spring '23
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Self Defense Without Physical StrengthHealth & WellnessTaijiquan (Tai Chi) and Aikido are both internal martial arts that rely on generating and controlling internal energy (qi or ki) rather than muscular strength. This makes internal arts an excellent choice for self-defense for smaller, older, or less fit individuals as you learn to control and redirect aggressive energy from larger, stronger assailants. Learn self-defense and improve coordination, flexibility and cardio-fitness in a relaxed, noncompetitive atmosphere. James Clark, MS, MPH, Rokkudan, Level II Certified Tai Chi/Qigong instructor, has taught Aikido since 1974, Self-Defense at UTSA for 30 years, and Taijiguan since 2008.Adult Community Education Spring '23
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Step & PumpHealth & WellnessBurn calories doing your favorite easy to follow Step cardio - tone, strengthen muscles using dumbbells and/or barbell weight.Adult Community Education Spring '23
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Tai Chi Level 1Health & WellnessPopularThe ancient art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today's busy lifestyles and improve health. Anyone, regardless of age or physical ability, can practice Tai Chi. Instructor, Ming Xie, has been training and teaching Tai Chi for over 25 years. No discount.Adult Community Education Spring '23
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Tai Chi for BeginnersHealth & WellnessStarting SoonTai chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today's busy lifestyles and improve health. Anyone, regardless of age or physical ability, can do it. Practice "meditation in motion" with Ming Xie, who has taught tai chi for over 30 years.Adult Community Education Spring '23
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Tai Chi/Qigong for BeginnersHealth & WellnessMeditation in Motion: Learn the Yang 24-Movement Short Form and simple Qigong exercises that you’ll be able to practice on your own after the very first class. Hundreds of high-quality scientific studies have demonstrated significant health benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong practice: including improved balance, circulation, lung function, strength, coordination, concentration, and mood while relieving pain, anxiety and stress, helping recover from COVID, and even shrinking the waistline. Copies of these studies will be provided to you. You will also learn how the movements of the form can be used for self-defense. James Clark, has taught Tai Chi since 2008 and has earned a Level II Tai Chi/Qigong instructor Certification.Adult Community Education Spring '23
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The Secrets of Travel-Hacking Free Air, Hotels, & Cash BackRecreationYou can earn hundreds of thousands of airline frequent flyer miles and hotel reward points without ever stepping foot on a plane or paying for a hotel and then redeem them for high-value trips. Flights and hotels are typically the most expensive part of your vacation budget. Gina will show you her easy "Beginner Strategy" then graduate you to more advanced strategies that earn you 1 million+ reward points a year. All the major reward programs will be detailed. Also learn tips for flying business and first class. Gina Henry, founder of Go Global, Inc, has been a professional traveler for over 26 years and earns 15 free airline tickets and dozens of free hotel nights each year. Tuition in includes instructors 70-page digital book "The Secrets of Traveling Hacking - Free Air, Hotels & Cash Back” (a $39.95 value). Go to www.GinaHenry.com for more instructor information.Adult Community Education Spring '23
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Ukrainian Egg-Dyeing: Spinning Flower MazesAdult Community EdThis hands-on workshop takes absolute beginners through each step in an intriguing process that uses NO paint and NO paint brushes! Have fun and amaze yourself, as you discover the surprisingly easy design process that creates needle-sharp images of spiraling maze pattern which wraps around the egg! NO measuring tools and NO math are used!! Learn how to use an inexpensive writing tool which writes wax and can create needle-sharp points. Discover the tricks Ukrainians use, to create perfectly straight lines on a 3-dimensional / rounded surface!! Students will complete a finished egg that lasted for generations, & which is ready to use as a decorator item, present someone as a gift, or sell for a hefty profit on Etsy, E-bay, or Amazon! Our instructor has learned from Ukrainian master artisans, taught at the Dallas Museum of Art, & on 2 cable television networks. Come join us for one amazement after another. No previous art training is needed, because folk arts rely on sequential STEPS and century-old tricks, rather than artistic “talent.” Yes, indeed, Y-O-U can do this!Adult Community Education Spring '23
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Voice-Overs: Making Money with your VoiceMoney MattersLearn about the exciting world of the Voice Over Industry from audiobooks to commercials. Discover the plentiful opportunities available and practice a variety of voice over exercises. Each student will perform a short commercial with Master Voice Over Coach Janice Dean’s techniques to make it simple, fun, and uniquely yours. A $10 (cash or check only) materials fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the class. Adults only.Adult Community Education Spring '23
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Seattle Parks and Recreation (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Water Exercise- Shallow/Deep WaterHealth & WellnessClass dates are: Mondays & Wednesdays Session 1 - January 9, 2023 - March 29, 2023 Session 2 - April 3, 2023 - May 24, 2023 Location: Blossom Athletic Center This aerobic exercise in an indoor pool is less rigorous and lots of fun. Tone up with this well-balanced workout that blends water exercise and strength training. Bring either a noodle or belt/weights to class. Aquatic exercise shoes are highly recommended because you will be in shallow water (4 ft.). No swimming skills required. Purchase a punch card that will allow you the freedom to attend the class that best fits your schedule. Punch cards may only be used by the purchaser. Punch cards issued Spring 2023 through May 2023 will expire May 31, 2023. All punch card sales are final. No refunds will be issued for entire or partially used cards. You must bring your punch card with you to each class in order to participate. Don't forget: You can purchase a punch card and start class at any time during the semester. The punch card system allows you to make your own schedule so you can come and go to class as you please.Adult Community Education Spring '23
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Work Remotely as a Digital NomadRecreationWorking remotely is now the thing. Why not add travel into the mix? Join thousands of individuals who are taking their work with them and hitting the road! You can make your travels sustainable by earning a living as you travel. Professional traveler Gina Henry has been doing this for years and shares her wealth of knowledge. Get the “how to” of living on the road including downsizing, putting your stuff in storage, getting your mail, how to have a “physical address”, the RV lifestyle, timeshares, international living, long-term rentals, housesitting, and more. Learn the best ways to set up your remote office and get quality wifi in your hotel, long- term rental, and out of your car or RV. Plus learn about the many remote jobs available: how to start your own business, companies wanting only remote employees, consulting, affiliate marketing, freelance jobs, digital books, blogging, podcasting, online classes, social media, drop shipping, volunteering & more. Gina Henry founded Go Global, Inc. over 30 years ago and has been location independent, working remotely for the past seven years traveling year-round. Tuition includes instructors 100-page digital book "Work Remotely and Become a Digital Nomad” (a $39.95 value).Adult Community Education Spring '23