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Community Education - Fall 2007
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Refresher Course
Conferences ~Events to Know About ~Workshops
Command Spanish Introduction
If you're ready to get beyond "Hola" and "Como
Esta" and be able to communicate with your employees
and /or customers, this is the class for you.
Date: Sept. 21, 2007
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Location: WKCTC Campus, Cost $20 (includes class
materials)
Everything
you need to know about Child Support and the Law
Date: Sept. 18, 2007, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Free
Location: Wickliffe City Hall
Giving
your All" - The Art of Caring for Aging Adults
Learn more about what it takes to care for them and for
yourself.
Date: Sept. 28, 2007
Registration: 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Conference: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $30 (includes registration, materials and
lunch)
Location: WKCTC Campus
Please
pre-register for conference at least one week in advance.
Lunch is ordered based on number of pre-registered participants.
(Brochure)
(Registration
form)
PADUCAH
SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS,
Paducah's
Lowertown Artists open their doors to the community
this fall! Now lets get excited and find our creativity.
~FALL
JUST GOT EXCITING~
September
2007
Personal
Enrichment
Hooked
on Knitting - Learn to Cast-on, Knit, Purl and Bind-off.
2-part class: Sept. 19 and Sept. 26, $30 plus a
materials fee. 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: With Ewe In Mind
Floral
Arrangement
Part One - Everyday Arrangements
Join Tony at inBloom Floral and Market Place to learn
all you need to know and more about everyday floral arrangement.
He is going to teach you how to make everything you touch
radiant. There will be a materials cost at the end of
class.
Sept. 18, 25, and Oct. 2, 9 2007
$39, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: inBloom Floral and Marketplace
Crazy
Quilting - It's all about what you want
This course covers (1) the most popular crazy quilt embroidery
stitches, tools, and methods for transferring motifs,
(2) some new tricks for crazy quilt embroidery, and (3)
ways to use beads and other novelties to further embellish
a crazy quilt. A variety of ways to finish the product
will be included. A $35 materials fee will be collected
the first day of class.
Session 1: Sept. 11, 18, 25, and Oct. 2, 2007
$49, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Session 2: Sept. 15, 22, 29, and Oct. 6, 2007
$49, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location TBA
Becoming
A Leader
This class is designed to assist you in developing and
refining your leadership qualities and to awaken and enhance
the potential leader hidden within you by using biblical
principles.
Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27
Mondays, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., $69 plus cost of book
Location: TBA
Children's
Spanish Series I
Bring a little happiness to your child's life when you
introduce them to a new language. Your child will learn
Spanish through songs, hands-on activities and worksheets.
Sept. 13, 20, 27, and Oct. 4, 2007
$35, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Instructor- Astarre' Gudino
Location: TBA
Landscape
Design for Home or Office With Leslie Bean
Sept. 6, 13, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Nemer Rm.118, $69 plus $20 book cost
Relaxation
and Wellness
The
Art of Relaxation
Learn the basic massage techniques, major muscle groups
in the body, breathing exercises and stretching. This
class will give you the knowledge to help others and yourself
to relieve stress and tension in your mind and body. Learn
how to spread the art of relaxation.
Sept. All Mondays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Instructor: Tina Terrell, $79, Sessions: 4
Location: The Relaxation Station
When
Children Cry - Children's Grief
Never Assume Anything:
This class will provide education and information to adult
learners about preparatory and follow up grief for children.
Learn how to handle delicate situations with finesse.
Sept. 10, 17, 24, and Oct. 1, 2007
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Instructor: Carolyn Geurin, $49, Sessions: 4
Anderson Building RM # 138
Beginning
Guitar -
Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25
6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Jack Martin, Instructor Cost $45
& $9.37 for book
Allied Health Building, Rm # E108
Five-String
Bluegrass Style Banjo -
Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25
6:45 p.m. to 7:45 pm, Jack Martin, Instructor $45 &
$7.25 for book
Allied Health Building Rm # E109
Computer Classes
Introduction
to Computer Basics
You
Keep the Computer
Learn how to assemble your computer. Install software,
and learn the basics of Works and Word Programming. You
choose whether you want a lap-top or a desk top to take
home with you that night. All of your computer questions
answered here.
ONE NIGHT ONLY
Sept. 10, 2007
Instructor: Trish Farmer
$299, for the one night course plus computer; $349 for the
one night computer class, computer, and your choice of one additional
computer class through the Community Education Program.
Location: TBA
Microsoft
Excel from Beginning to End
Learn all you need to know and more about Excel. Do not
let the formulas confuse you. Open your mind and expand
your abilities and office skills with this in-depth Excel
course.
Sept. 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, and Oct. 2, 4
$79, plus $35 book fee, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: Nemer 118
Microsoft
Word from Beginning to End
Microsoft Word can be a little more complex than typing
a document. Microsoft Word has the ability to create forms,
make charts and graphs and merge with several other programs.
Learn all you need to know and more about Microsoft Word.
Sept.11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, and Oct. 2, 4,
$79, plus $35 book fee, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: TBA
Introduction
to Office 2007 - Weekend Courses
Sept. 8 & Sept 29 (two Saturdays)
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. OR
Oct. 6 & Oct. 20 (two Saturdays)
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location and Cost: TBA
October 2007
Personal
Enrichment
Learn
to Knit Socks - Students will learn the basics of
knitting. Learn to knit on double point needles and make
your first pair of socks. Must know how to knit and purl.
A materials cost will be collected by instructor.
3 part class:
Oct. 4th, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Oct. 11, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.,
and Oct. 23, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
$40, plus materials
Location: With Ewe In Mind
Floral
Arrangement
Part Two - Holiday Arrangements
Join Tony at inBloom Floral and Market Place to learn
all you need to know and more about everyday floral arrangement.
He is going to teach you how to make everything you touch
radiant. There will be a materials cost at the end of
class.
Oct. 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6
$39, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: inBloom Floral and Marketplace
Relaxation
and Wellness
The
Art of Relaxation
Learn the basic massage techniques, major muscle groups
in the body, breathing exercises and stretching. This
class will give you the knowledge to help others and yourself
to relieve stress and tension in your mind and body. Learn
how to spread the art of relaxation.
October: All Mondays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Instructor: Tina Terrell, $79, Sessions: 4
Location: The Relaxation Station
Children's
Grief - Never Assume Anything:
This class is a must take for anyone that has had to prepare
a child for death, or nurture them after a tragedy. This
class will provide education and information to adult
learners about preparatory and follow-up grief for children.
Oct.: 8, 15, 22, 29, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Carolyn Geurin,
$69, Sessions 4, Anderson Technical Building, Rm. 138
October
and November
Computer
Courses
Introduction
to PowerPoint - This computer class will teach the
basics of PowerPoint. What can you do with this program?
What are its benefits? All of your PowerPoint questions
answered here.
Oct. 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
$59, plus book fee, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Nemer Building Rm # 118
Access
Your World - Beginners ACCESS is a valuable course
that will teach you how to create and maintain a database.
It will also teach you how to query for information.
Oct. 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
$59, plus book fee, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Nemer Building Rm # 118
Microsoft
Word from Beginning to End -Microsoft Word can be
a little more complex than typing a document. Microsoft
Word has the ability to create forms, make charts and
graphs and merge with several other programs. Learn all
you need to know and more about Microsoft Word.
Nov. 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 27, 29
$79, plus $35 book fee, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Nemer Building Rm # 118
Microsoft
Excel from Beginning to End - Learn all you need to
know and more about Excel. Do not let the formulas confuse
you. Open your mind and expand your abilities and office
skills with this in-depth Excel course.
Nov. 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 27, 29
$79, plus $35 book fee, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Nemer Building Rm # 118
Personal
Enrichment Courses
Digital
Photography 101 - This class will give you a new outlook
on life. See life through a lens. This course will teach
the basics of digital photography. If you are new to digital
photography, come and learn from one of the best. An additional
materials fee will be collected the night of class.
Session 1: Oct. 2-25 on Tuesdays & Thursdays, $89,
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Studio 218
Session 2: Nov. 1-29 on Tues. & Thurs., $89,
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Studio 218
Knitted
Felted Ornaments - Learn the basics of knitted felting.
Must know how to knit and purl.
Nov. 8, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., $20 plus materials
Location: With Ewe in Mind
What's
it Worth -Bring your valuables to WKCTC so Jerry Snook
of WPSD's What's it Worth can take a look and let you
know is it or is it not worth more than you think.
November 6 , 2007 at 6 p.m.
Instructor: Jerry Snook
FREE class
Nemer Building Rm # 119
Ebay
101 - Buying and Selling on Ebay
Everything you want to know to get started with Ebay.
This nine hour course will take you through the set up
process, purchasing for profit and dispute resolution.
November 3, 10, 28; 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.; $49
Nemer Building Rm # 118
Needlepoint
Christmas Ornaments - Learn the basics of needlepointing
and make a Christmas ornament.
Nov. 13, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., $20 plus materials
Location: With Ewe in Mind
Children's
Spanish II - Introduce your child to a second language.
Your child will learn Spanish through songs, hands-on
activities and worksheets. It's basic Spanish on their
level.
Nov. 8, 15, 20, 29; $45, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Instructor- Astarre' Gudino
Location: Call (270) 534-3335
Needle
Felting -The hot new trend in fiber arts! Learn to
make needle felted Christmas ornaments using wool roving.
Nov. 15, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., $20 plus materials
Location: With Ewe In Mind
Manage
Your Life - (Life skills training) -
Topics covered: Managing Change, Conflict Resolution,
Stress Management and Time Management
Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26
Cost: $79 for the series or $25 for each
individual course
Materials Fee: A one time $10 book fee
Location: Nemer 119
HEALTH
AND FITNESS
Total
Body Fitness Returns
MON
-WED - FRI September through November
TAKE ONE SESSION OR TAKE ALL THREE
Total
Body Fitness
Whether you take this class for one month or all three,
you are guaranteed to have a total body make-over. Brian
Howard, martial arts champion, will give you the tools
and one-on-one direction you need to get in shape the
right way. Class consists of nutrition, cardio, strength,
toning and stretching.
Instructor- Brian Howard
September 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28
October: 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29,
31
November: 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30
7 a.m. - 7:50 a.m., Haws Gym
$59 a month for three days
$89 a month for five days
Ask about multi-class discount!
Judo
This class will help develop balance, coordination, self-awareness
and self-defense techniques. This class will teach ground
work and take downs. This can be enjoyed by all ages.
Instructor- Brian Howard
Sept. 1 - Nov. 17 (Saturdays), 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
$69 (12 weeks), Haws Gym
Tiny
Tigers
Tiny Tigers is a course specially designed to teach balance,
focus, character, and the beginning of all life skills
training, and self- control to young children. These techniques
will be taught to children ages K-5 years-old through
fun games and activities.
Instructor- Brian Howard
Sept. 1 - Nov. 17 (Saturdays), 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
$69 (12 weeks), Haws Gym
Self
Defense Techniques
Self Defense with Brian Howard is guaranteed to be exciting
and informative. Brian personally guarantees that if you
follow his class guidelines you will leave with a sense
of self-control and confidence. Brian Howard, martial
arts champion, will give you the tools and direction you
need to feel safe in any environment.
Instructor - Brian Howard
Sept. 1- Nov. 17 (Saturdays), 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
$69 (12 weeks), Haws Gym
Tai
Chi for your Health - Become a Shadow of Your Former Self.
Whether you are a senior looking for a low-stress way
to stay in shape or a beginner just starting out, this
is the class for you. Achieve stress reduction and improve
your balance and flexibility through gentle movements.
The class will focus on Tai Chi Sun, a style of Tai Chi
Chuan that is ideal for maintaining good health and body
shaping. You will also learn Qigong breathing techniques
to improve your overall health. This class is ideal for
all!
Sept. 7 - Nov. 19 (Mondays and Fridays), 10 a.m. to 11
a.m.
$69 (12 weeks), Haws Gym
Conferences
Events to Know About Workshops
Command Spanish Introduction
If you're ready to get beyond "Hola" and "Como
Esta" and be able to communicate with your employees
and /or customers, this is the class for you.
Date: Sept. 21, 2007
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Location: WKCTC Campus, Cost $20 (includes class
materials)
Everything
you need to know about Child Support and the Law
Date: Sept. 18, 2007, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Free
Location: Wickliffe City Hall
Giving
your All" The Art of Caring for Aging Adults
(View Flyer and
Registration Form)
Learn more about what it takes to care for them and for
yourself.
Date: Sept. 28, 2007
Registration: 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Conference: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $30 (includes registration, materials and
lunch)
Location: WKCTC Campus
Please pre-register for conference at least one week in
advance. Lunch is ordered based on number of pre-registered
participants.
Quality
Conference -
Open to the public geared towards Business and Industry
Employees.
Cost: $35
Location: Crounse 101
TRAINING
CENTER OFFERINGS
Homeland
Security Workshop
You're invited to attend this FREE workshop.
Start in September - Call for additional Information
Location: Crounse 101
NxLeveL™
Entrepreneurship Training -
Call for details, (270) 534-3335.
MOTORCYCLE TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION
As part of our
Community Education program, the Training Center offers a full range of
Motorcycle Training
and Continuing Education
classes.
SIGN-UP INFORMATION
The registration deadline is seven days prior to each class
starting date. Register early so your class is not cancelled due to lack
of enrollment. Call to check the status of your class and where your class
will meet. If you do not have a registration form, please send in your
name, Social Security number, name of the classes you are registering
in, daytime and cell phone numbers, mailing address and e-mail address.
Make your check or Money Order payable to West Kentucky Community &
Technical College (WKCTC) and mail to Training Center, PO Box 7380, Paducah,
KY 42002-7380.
Space in a class is reserved on a first-come, first-served basis when
a paid registration is received. In order to reduce paper waste, no
registration confirmations will be mailed.
College or CEU credit awarded for courses that qualify. If you need
a certificate of completion, please notify us at the time of registration.
Click here for registration
form.
(PDF format, requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
REFUND POLICY
Cancellations must be made seven days in advance of the
class starting date. Refunds generally take about four weeks to process.
Failure to attend class does not constitute cancellation. The College
reserves the right to cancel any program. You will be notified of any
cancellation and will receive a full refund. Questions? Call 270-534-3335.
INSURANCE
The Training Center does not provide accident insurance
for anyone registered in any course through our Center. Those wanting
such coverage should make arrangements with their insurance agent.
Visit our web site at http://training.westkentucky.kctcs.edu.
Click on Community Education at the top of the page and then choose
Community Education on the drop down menu. Follow the same instructors
for Business and Industry drop down menu.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
Please listen to local radio and TV news and follow campus
closings. The Training Center only cancels classes if the College is closed
- meaning no one goes to work, no one goes to classes, and buildings are
closed. A delayed schedule does not affect the Training Center classes.
We hold them as scheduled. A delayed schedule is only for the students
on campus and their class's start later at 10 am.
DIRECTIONS TO CLASSROOM BUILDINGS
DIRECTIONS TO THE ANDERSON BUILDING
The Anderson
Building is located on the campus of West Kentucky Community and Technical
College at 5200 Alben Barkley Drive (Highway 62).
DIRECTIONS TO ALLIED HEALTH BUILDING
Enter the main entrance of the campus at 4810 Alben Barkley Drive and
drive straight to back parking lot until you come to STOP sign. At STOP
sign, turn right. The Allied Health Building is the first building on
your right. A large marquee in the yard identifies the building. Enter
the building from the right entrance doors. Signs will be posted on the
inner lobby doors indicating where your classes are located. All classes
will be in the east wing of the building.
PARKING REGULATIONS ON THE COLLEGE CAMPUS
No parking permits are required, but these parking regulations MUST be
adhered to. Parking tickets cannot be "fixed." The Training
Center will not be held responsible for citations given to students.
- Do not park in the wrong area.
- Do not park in NO PARKING ZONES
- Do not back into parking spaces
- Do not pull through parking spaces
- Do not park over painted lines
- Do not pull through parking spaces
- Do not park in fire lanes
- Do not block drives or crosswalks
- Do drive on grass or sidewalk
- Do not park in handicapped spaces without handicapped parking decal
Before locking your vehicle, be sure to remove your keys.
We do not have the necessary tools to unlock your vehicle.
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