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KPS COMMUNITY EDUCATION HAPPENINGS_WINTER - SUMMER 2015 (269) 337-0446 3
Welcome to Kalamazoo
Community Education!
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Community Education is a self-supported
program of the Kalamazoo Public Schools. Fees
assessed for classes are used for instructor salaries
and other program related expenses. It is
necessary, therefore, that a minimum number of
people must enroll in each class, and that
participants be registered three days before the
first scheduled class. If enrollment is insufficient,
it may be necessary to cancel the class or combine
it with another class.
You will need to pre-register for each class.
Registrations are accepted on a first come, first
served basis. No registration information will
be taken without payment. Please make checks
payable to: Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS).
Class times, locations and days vary. Be sure
to specify the correct class number when you
register. Your charge slip or canceled check is
your receipt. Plan to attend the first scheduled
meeting unless you are notified otherwise, as it
is impossible to contact everyone.
ONLINE REGISTRATION & PAYMENTS
NOW AVAILABLE:
Kalamazoo Public Schools now provides an
easy and convenient way to register and pay for
Community Education classes. You may pay
with a VISA, Discover or MasterCard credit
card. Our Web Store accepts payments over the
internet 24/7. You can make payments on line
any time of the day. Follow "How to Register
for Community Education Enrichment" on
the opposite page. Those who register will be
e-mailed a receipt, which is your class
confirmation.
REGISTRATION:
You may register in one of the following ways:
Please be careful to fill in all information on the
form.
1. BY MAIL - Fill out the attached registration
form and mail it, along with your payment,
to the following address:
Kalamazoo Community Education
714 South Westnedge Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
2.
3. IN PERSON - The Community Education
office, Room 224 at the Community
Education Center (Old Central High School)
from 8:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday.
4.
1.
2.
To cancel a registration, please call the
Community Education office as soon as
you decide that you wish to cancel your
enrollment. You must call before the first
class begins in order to be counted as a
cancelation. When a student cancels,
there will be a $5 per class processing
fee charged.
Community Education reserves the right
to cancel any class where there is
insufficient enrollment.
REFUNDS:
INCLEMENT WEATHER ALERT
Make up arrangements will be
announced at the next regular class
meeting. If the activity is a one time
event, you will be notified by phone
for rescheduling arrangements.
Every effort will be made to make up
canceled sessions. Put a phone
number on your registration where
you are sure a message can reach
you, daytime and evening.
ONLINE - Visit our school Web Store at:
http://www.kalamazoopublicschools.com
Select: Online Payments Rev Trak
CANCELATIONS:
1.
All classes and activities will be
canceled should the Kalamazoo
Public Schools close because of bad
weather. Tune to your Radio and TV!
BY PHONE - With VISA, Discover or
MasterCard credit card at (269) 337-0446.
2.
REFUND POLICY: Full refunds will be
made if it is necessary for us to cancel
a class because of insufficient enrollment .
There will be NO REFUNDS after a class
meets and NO REFUNDS for online
courses after the class starts.
NO REFUNDS will be given for
"workshops" or classes that meet once.
"Happenings"
is published semi-annually by:
Kalamazoo Public Schools
Community Education
714 South Westnedge
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Arts & Crafts
Cooking & Certification
Beads - Earrings & Wired Jewelry.............5
Bead Stringing Basics........................5
Crocheted Ribbon Necklace..................5
Exploring Chain...................................5
Business & Finance
Elder Law..................................................5
Probate Estate Planning.......................5
Computers & Technology
Android Smartphone Basics................6
Android Tablet Basics.........................6
iPad Basics...........................................6
Making Memories - Digital Photography.....6
MS Excel 2013 , Beginning............................6
MS Excel 2013, Intermediate.................7
MS Office 2013, Introduction..................7
PC (Computer) Basics............................7
PC Troubleshooting..................................7
Genealogy "On Line"...............................7
Ed2go - Instructor-Facilitated
Online Learning
Over 300 Instructor-Facilitated
ed2go online courses available!
You can complete any course
entirely from your home or
office, any time of the day or
night.
"Expert Instructors"
"24-Hour Access"
"Online Discussion Areas"
"6 Weeks of Instruction
"Online Learning" Ed2go (sample).........15
Cooking Class Series...............................8
Fresh New Year's Resolutions...................8
Romantic Kitchen Classics..................8
Vegetarian Tapas Delights.........................8
Grilling With Chef Shaun...........................8
The ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Course............................8
Personal Enrichment
Digital Video Production.....................9
Down Sizing.......................................9
Guitar I - Beginning.....................................9
Spanish - Beginning......................................9
Recreation & Fitness
America's Boating Course.........................10
Boating Safety for Youth.....................10
Best Body by BAARE............................ 10
Bokwa ® Fitness......................................10
Hatha Yoga.........................................11
Okinawan Karate (Goju-Ryu)................11
Power Hour..........................................11
Tai Chi.................................................11
Volleyball - Open.........................................11
Kalamazoo United
Swimming Club
Kalamazoo United Swimming Club...12-13
Spring I Session.......(03/02/15 - 01/02/15)
Spring II Session.....(04/13/15 - 05/21/15)
Location...............(Loy Norrix H.S. Pool)
606 E. Kilgore Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Visit www.ed2go.com/kpscomed
Summer Sessions.........(06/01/15 - 07/30/15)
Location.........Kalamazoo Central H. S. Pool
2432 N. Drake Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49006
The Community Education Office
will be closed from
Dec. 22, 2014 - Jan.2, 2015
for winter recess!
Look for our next issue of the
"HAPPENINGS"
in August, 2015
Community Education programs
are accessible to all
citizens with inclusion of persons
with disabilities, senior citizens,
youth and families.
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ARTS & CRAFTS
BEADS - EARRINGS
& WIRED JEWELRY
Are you tired of paying high prices for earrings?
Learn how to create your own! Explore wired
jewelry.
Instructor: Cindy Spiess-Malmstrom
Monday
Feb. 9
W-15-0120
The Bead Shop
3400 S. Westnedge
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
(1 Session)
$25.00
Craft Area
BEAD STRINGING BASICS
Learn the "ins and outs" of how to create your
own personal beaded jewelry. Here's your chance
to see many stringing materials and the best ways
to work with them. Create and finish your own
work of art.
Instructor: Cindy Spiess-Malmstrom
Monday
Feb. 2
W-15-0121
The Bead Shop
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
(1 Session)
$25.00
Craft Area
CROCHETED RIBBON NECKLACE
Make a unique ribbon croched necklace, accented
with beads. NOTE: You must know how to
chain crochet prior to taking the class. Bring
crochet hook size 8 - 10.
Instructor: Cindy Spiess-Malmstrom
Monday
Feb. 16
W-15-0122
The Bead Shop
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
(1 Session)
$25.00
Craft Area
BUSINESS & FINANCE
ELDER LAW
Currently, about one in every eight individuals in
this country is a senior citizen. By the year 2030,
the population of senior Americans will more than
double to 71.5 million. This class will identify the
legal challenges that this growing segment of our
population faces. Your questions about Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security will be answered.
The class will also address planning that you can
do now, so that your loved ones can implement
your wishes in the future. This class is particularly helpful for senior citizens, their relatives, and caregivers.
Instructor: Charles Ofstein, Attorney at Law
Wednesday
Feb. 18
Community Ed. Center
W-15-1009
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
(1 Session)
Room #230
$10.00
PROBATE ESTATE PLANNING
What is a will, a trust, a power of attorney? How
necessary are these documents to your estate planning needs and how can you decide what is best for
you? What is Probate Court and what role does it
play in the effective distribution of your assets to
your heirs? These questions and an overview of
the basic aspects of estate planning will be addressed. This class is particularly helpful for just
married, families with small children, and retirees.
Instructor: Michael Holmes, Attorney at Law
Wednesday
Feb. 25
Community Ed. Center
W-15-1008
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
(1 Session)
Room #230
$10.00
EXPLORING CHAIN
You will make one necklace incorporating chain
and beads together.
Instructor: Cindy Spiess-Malmstrom
Monday
Feb. 23
W-15-0123
The Bead Shop
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
(1 Session)
$28.00
Craft Area
REMINDER
Make certain to include your
e-mail address
on the
"Registration Form"
Kalamazoo Community
Education Center
714 South Westnedge
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Adult Education Building Rental
(269) 337-0461
(269) 337-0422
Room #224
Room #224
Chenery Auditorium
(269) 337-0424
Room #222
Community Education
(269) 337-0446
Room # 224
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COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY
ANDROID SMARTPHONE BASICS
iPAD BASICS
Is your Smartphone making you feel not so
smart? Join this FUN AND EASY two session course to learn basic functions and features
of your Smartphone. Learn how to personalize
your phone, manage contacts, take photos and
share via email, navigation use, searching, and
connecting to Wi-Fi hot spots. Know how to
recognize good and bad applications, and how
to back up your personal data. Prior to class
you will need to have a Gmail account. Android 4.4 KitKat and Android 4.X JellyBean
operating systems will be covered. Bring your
Android Smartphone and charger to class.
We will not have Android Smartphones available for either training session.
Instructor: George Forrester II
So, you bought an iPad...now it's time to turn
it on! Join us in this fun two-day hands-on
session to learn basic features, navigation tips
and tricks, and how to personalize your iPad.
You will explore how to find and install good
apps while expanding your knowledge on Settings. Discover how to use your iPad to better
organize your life. Please bring your iPad to
both training sessions. We will not have iPads
available. IOS7 Platform will be used.
Instructor: Tracy Miller
Wednesdays
Jan. 28 - Feb. 4
Community Ed. Center
W-15-2030
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
(2 Sessions)
Room #214 Lab
$68.00
ANDROID TABLET BASICS
Need help with your Android Tablet? Let me
help. Join this FUN AND EASY two session
course to learn basic functions and features of
your new Android Tablet. Learn how to personalize your Android Tablet, manage contacts, take
photos and share via email, navigation use, searching, and connecting to Wi-Fi hot spots. Know
how to recognize good and bad applications, and
how to back up your personal data. Prior to
class you will need to have a Gmail account.
Android 4.4 KitKat and android 4.X JellyBean
operating systems will be covered. Bring your
Android Tablet and charger to class. We will
not have Android Tablets available for either
training session.
Instructor: George Forrester II
Wednesdays
Feb. 18 - Feb. 25
Community Ed. Center
W-15-2031
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
(2 Sessions)
Room #214 Lab
$68.00
"NEW"
ONLINE REGISTRATION
NOW AVAILABLE
24/7
Visit our Web Store at:
www.kalamazoopublicschools.com
Online Payments RevTrak
Sign up today!
Tues./Thurs.
Apr. 14 - Apr. 16
Community Ed. Center
W-15-2022
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
(2 Sessions)
Room #214 Lab
$68.00
MAKING MEMORIES
WITH DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
So, you have a digital camera, now what?
Learn how to take better photos; transfer them
to your computer; enhance them; add captions;
create digital albums; gift CD's; slideshows;
AND organize them on your computer. . . . all
with free software. This is an introductory
class for individuals new to digital photography. Please bring your camera and accessories.
You may bring your own laptop, if you like.
Class size limited so register early.
Instructor: Don Cheeseman
Mondays
Jan. 12 - Jan. 19
Community Ed. Center
W-15-2000
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
(2 Sessions)
Room #214 Lab
$68.00
MICROSOFT EXCEL I - 2013
In this "Basic Excel" class, learn how to create
a spreadsheet, enter and edit text, copy and move
data, change fonts and formatting for pizzazz,
work with headers and footers, find and replace
data, and create your own templates. We will
also look at some of the differences in the new
versions of Office from the older versions.
Instructor: Don Cheeseman
Mondays
Feb. 23 - Mar. 9
Community Ed. Center
W-15-2013
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
(3 Sessions)
Room #214 Lab
$84.00
Use the Dutton Street door
when attending classes
held at the
Community Education Center
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CONTINUED:
MICROSOFT EXCEL II - 2013
In this "Intermediate" class, you'll hone your
Excel skills by applying formulas and functions,
turning data into charts using a variety of data
formatting and chart styles, and learn how to
work more efficiently with large data lists. A
basic understanding of Excel 2007 or later is required for this class.
Instructor: Don Cheeseman
Mondays
Apr. 13 - Apr. 27
Community Ed. Center
W-15-2014
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
(3 Sessions)
Room #214 Lab
$84.00
MICROSOFT OFFICE - 2013
INTRODUCTION
In this class, we will look at how the Office product has changed with the release of Office 2013.
We will also look at some of the basics of Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, etc.! Bring your questions,
as we will try to unravel some of the mystery of
the new Office format. A basic understanding
of using a Windows PC is preferred.
Instructor: Don Cheeseman
Mondays
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 9 - Feb. 16
(2 Sessions)
Community Ed. Center
Room #214 Lab
W-15-2015
$68.00
PC BASICS
In this one night class, we will focus on the basics of using Windows 7 - how to navigate, customize, protect, and get the most out of your PC
(Personal Computer). We will also look into
using some of the basic applications that come
with Windows.
Instructor: Don Cheeseman
Monday
Feb. 2
Community Ed. Center
W-15-2012
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
(1 Session)
Room #214 Lab
$25.00
PC TROUBLESHOOTING
Avoid wasting your time and money by doing your
own PC troubleshooting. Learn how to diagnose the
most basic computer problems, from your computer
not turning on to when to replace the hard drive. Free
hard drive analyzing tools will be distributed and discussed. You will also learn how to keep your computer working smoother, what to do when it doesn't,
and the basics of upgrading.
Instructor: Don Cheeseman
Monday
Mar. 23
Community Ed. Center
W-15-2018
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
(1 Session)
Room #214 Lab
$25.00
GENEALOGY "ONLINE"
The following online computer classes can be accessed from the comfort of your own home - at a
time that suits you and a day that's convenient.
You do need to have a computer, access to the
Internet, and an e-mail address. After you
have registered with Community Education,
you will be e-mailed instructions. Have your
e-mail address ready! (Ages 12 - Adult)
Instructor: Barbara George
Genealogy: What is Genealogy? How do I Use
the Internet for Genealogy. (Course 1)
Trace your family history. The instructor can work
with you one-on-one. Those who prefer a faster pace
are able to do so because the course is self-paced. It
covers: 1. Charts and Forms and How to Acuire
Information for Them. 2. Popular Genealogical Sites.
3. Surnames. 4. Search Engine Tips. 5. Mailing Lists
and Photographs. 6. Organizing Your Data. 7. Comparing Computer Software.
W-15-2500-01: Jan. 5 - Feb. 4
$50.00
W-15-2500-02: Mar. 9 - Apr. 10
$50.00
Genealogy: Where to Find Specific Genealogical Information on the Internet. (Course 2)
Find the "unusual" and "miscellaneous" information
you need in this second step of your genealogical
search. Discover new research tools and where to
look in vital records for births, adoptions, marriages
and deaths. Use census, tax, land records, and maps,
gazettes, atlases, city directories, county histories and
military records to trace lineage. Specific tips will be
provided for searching Native American, African
American, Hispanic, and religious groups.
W-15-2501-01: Feb. 10 - Mar. 12
$50.00
W-15-2501-02: Apr. 22 - May 22
$50.00
Genealogy: Advanced Genealogical Research
Using the Internet. (Course 3) Learn how to
access and utilize ship passenger lists, immigration and naturalization, American migration trails,
and homestead applications. Find mental patients,
prisoners, school students, teachers, free mason,
and female ancestors as well as records from CCC
and WPA workers, U.S. Marshals, F.B.I.and Secret Service officials, and divorces. Tips will be
provided for using family Bibles, journals, and
diaries. You can study handwriting, plan family
reunions, make scrapbooks, and much more with
this valuable information.
W-15-2502-01: May 4 - Jun 3
$50.00
W-15-2502-02: Jul. 6 - Aug. 5
$50.00
Genealogy: World Genealogy. (Course 4)
Searching the world for your ancestors can be a bit
intimidating. Use skills learned in previous courses
to do research on and off line in more that 52 countries around the world. Seeking genealogical information, participants will work, one-on-one with
the instructor, at a self-paced speed.
W-15-2503-01: Mar. 2 - Apr. 1
$50.00
W-15-2503-02: Jun. 11 - Jul. 11
$50.00
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COOKING & CERTIFICATION
COOKING CLASSES
Come take your place at Chef Shaun's
table as he showcases his talents. Take each
class separately, or sign up for all four classes
at the same time, for a $5 per class discounted
price. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN! All
classes will be held in the cafeteria kitchen
at the Community Education Center; 714
South Westnedge; Kalamazoo, MI.
Instructor: Chef Shaun Robinson
***COOKING CLASS SERIES***
Mondays
Jan. 26; Feb. 9; Mar. 30; & Apr. 27
Community Ed. Center
W-15- 2200 (Series of 4 classes)
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
(4 Sessions)
Cafe./Kitchen
$100.00
FRESH NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS
Enjoy some light starters, entrees and treats with
a friendly twist! Begin the "New Year" right,
eating healthier with Chef Shaun.
Instructor: Chef Shaun Robinson
Monday
Jan. 26
Community Ed. Center
W-15-2205
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
(1 Session)
Cafe./Kitchen
$30.00
ROMANTIC KITCHEN CLASSICS
THE SERVSAFE
FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER
CERTIFICATION COURSE
**************
Deadline for Registration is
February 12, 2015!
**************
If this is your FIRST TIME attempting to earn
The ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification - then this class is for you! The ServSafe
Food Protection Manager Certification is accredited by the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) - Conference for Food Protection (CFP) and blends the latest FDA Food Code,
food safety research and years of food sanitation training experience. Managers, and those
who aspire to be managers, learn to implement
essential food safety practices and create a culture of food safety. The course covers critical
principles in personal hygiene, cross contamination, time and temperature, receiving and storage, food safety management systems, and more.
The ServSafe classroom training is accepted in
all 50 states and is the only food safety program
with roots in the foodservice industry to help
you protect customer health, improve employee
performance and preserve business reputation.
Training and exam format: Classroom
Training language: English
Spend a "special" evening learning how to prepare that perfect meal for your loved one like no
other! Please come and enjoy great food and
music with Chef Shaun.
Instructor: Chef Shaun Robinson
2 day training & 3rd day review & exam.
Day 1: 12:00 - 5:00 PM
Day 2: 12:00 - 5:00 PM
Day 3: 12:00 - 3:00 PM - Review
Day 3: 3:00 - 5:00 PM - Exam
Monday
Feb. 9
Community Ed. Center
W-15-2206
All course materials, including the use of
ServSafe books, will be provided.
Instructor/Proctor: Kharen Shelton
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
(1 Session)
Cafe./Kitchen
$30.00
VEGETARIAN TAPAS DELIGHTS
Try out some new "Tapas Delights". All vegetarian friendly entrees, appetizers and desserts.
Instructor: Chef Shaun Robinson
Monday
Mar. 30
Community Ed. Center
W-15-2207
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
(1 Session)
Cafe./Kitchen
$30.00
GRILLING WITH CHEF SHAUN
Prepare an entire meal on the grill? Why not!
Instructor: Chef Shaun Robinson
Monday
Apr. 27
Community Ed. Center
W-15-2208
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
(1 Session)
Cafe./Kitchen
$30.00
NOTE:
ALL COURSE FEES ARE
NON REFUNDABLE!
Mon./Tues./Wed.
Mar. 2 - Mar. 4
Community Ed. Center
W-15-2300
12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
3 (Sessions)
Room #214 Lab
$125.00
"ATTENTION STUDENTS"
When attending classes at the
Community Education Center
714 South Westnedge
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
enter on the Dutton Street
side of the building.
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PERSONAL
DIGITAL VIDEO
PRODUCTION
Start your own cable access TV Show or spiff up
your YouTube and home videos. This workshop
will provide the training and equipment that will
improve the look of any video project. Taught at
Public Media Network, you will learn camera basics, pre-production planning, lighting and editing
(Final Cut Express). In addition to remote production skills, you will learn the ins and outs of a
studio environment. Upon completion, workshop participants can continue to reserve and
use, FREE of charge, equipment for future
projects. Enrollment is limited to first eight
(8) students. Adults only!
Instructor: Matthew Perigo
Public Media Network Staff
Wednesdays
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Feb. 18 - Mar. 25
(6 Sessions)
W-15-4050
$50.00
PMN - Epic Center Building, Suite 300
359 S. Kalamazoo Mall (3rd. Floor)
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
DOWN SIZING
REMOVE STRESS BY DE-CLUTTERING
Do you find yourself in a cluttered mess and
don't know where to begin? It can be the most
stressful and confusing time of your life. What
to keep, give away, throw away, sell - the list
just goes on and on. This two week class gives
you the tools and ideas on how to start and see
results. The first week will give you the ideas
and a plan on how and where to start. The
second week will be checking on your progress
of the practical applications you learned from
the first week. This is not a test. There is no
pass or fail in the process. By sharing the problems and struggles you have and listening to
others in the class share their struggles, you will
soon learn that you are not alone. Each little
step you take keeps you going to get to the end
of your clutter. Class limited to 18 students.
Instructor: Darlene Reitz, The Clutter Buster
Wednesdays
Jan. 14 - Jan. 21
Community Ed. Center
W-15-4020
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
(2 Sessions)
Room #230
$15.00
ENRICHMENT
GUITAR
Are you just getting started playing guitar and
feel frustrated with how difficult and uncomfortable it is? Then this class is for you! Do
you know a little about guitar but want to improve and sound better? Then this class if for
you, too! If you are a new guitarist, feeling a lot
of FRUSTRATION and you want to finally
start having some FUN, this class is your answer. The focus of this class is on the fundamentals of being able to play music with others.
You will get help from an experienced teacher to
start feeling good about your guitar playing.
The things taught apply to a variety of musical
styles, so whatever your interests you will be
able to take something away from this class.
No experience or "natural talent" is required.
Just bring your acoustic or electric guitar and
get ready to start playing music the way you
have always wanted. Adults only!
Instructor: Jared Priest
Guitar I
Wednesdays
Feb. 4 - Mar. 11
Community Ed. Center
W-15-4000
New Location
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
(6 Sessions)
Cafe/#140
$59.00
BEGINNING SPANISH
Do you want to know just more than uno, dos,
tres? Or ¡Hola! Come to the Beginning Spanish class to learn Spanish conversation with a
touch of grammar and have a little fun experiencing Hispanic/Latino culture. This class is
for beginners and we will work our way to more
advanced levels of conversation. This class
has expanded to 10 sessions for fall. Text
included! Register early as class is limited
to the first 18 registrants. Adults only!
Instructor: Cecilia Sebastiani
Spanish I
Mondays
Mar. 2 - Apr. 27
Community Ed. Center
W-15-3000
No Class on Apr. 6
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
(10 Sessions)
Room #202
$98.00
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www.kalamazoopublicschools.com
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Whenever a student cancels a class,
there will be a
$5 processing fee charged.
REGISTER ONLINE
Community Education Enrichment
"Happenings" Class Schedule
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RECREATION & FITNESS
AMERICA'S BOATING
COURSE
This course is designed for new and experienced
boaters, Sail, Power, and PWC and taught by
knowledgeable volunteer members of the
Kalamazoo Sail and Power Squadron, a Division
of the United States Power Squadrons. This five
session format consists of an introduction, instructional lessons, review and exam. Subjects
include: boat terms and types, knots, boat handling, regulations, navigational aids and rules, marine radio, adverse conditions, trailering and PWC
use. Completion of course will provide certification for PWC operation. A book fee of $35 will
be collected. For registration information
call Wally Cordor at (269) 312-8876.
Wednesdays
Mar. 4 - Apr. 1
Community Ed. Center
W-15-4039
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
(5 Sessions)
Room #238
BOATING SAFETY FOR YOUTH
A person who is 12 but less than 14 may operate a
personal watercraft if he or she obtained a boating
safety certificate before Jan 1, 1999. Persons born
after December 31, 1978 shall not operate a personal watercraft unless they obtain a boating safety
certificate. The operators of a personal watercraft
must carry their boating safety certificate and display it upon the demand of a peace officer. Ages 12
& Up.
Instructor: Harold Hladky, Boating Squadron
Wednesdays
Mar. 4 - April 1
Community Ed. Center
W-15-4038
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
(5 Sessions)
Room #230
$5.00
REGISTER EARLY!
Early registration helps to ensure
a class will have enough
participants to be held.
Don't be disappointed.
Register ONLINE
(or) Call: (269) 337-0446.
Mark your calendar!
Come at your registered time
unless notified! We do not send
confirmations.
ONLINE registrants will receive
e-mail payment confirmations.
BEST BODY
BY BAARE
"BEST BODY" by Barre is a new type of workout
that blends pilates, ballet, strength training and yoga
into a power packed class designed for all fitness
levels and ages. It is structured to focus on participants' safety, with body movements that push the
muscles to an effectively challenged level without risking injury to the participants' joints, tissue, or skeletal systems. This fun and effective workout is safe
for all fitness levels delivering fabulous body toning
results that are low impact and provide an overall
body strengthening exercise program. It is fun and
effective for all fitness levels and will keep you coming back as you feel the results of a toned and balanced
body. Every aspect of how this class is taught reinforces safety, in addition to providing an exciting and
effective fitness class for all participants; Please
bring a mat, weights and small towel. Adults
only!
Instructor: Lynne Holtz
Mon./Wed.
Jan. 5 - Apr. 1
Community Ed. Center
W-15-5007
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
(26 Sessions)
South Gym
$91.00
BOKWA® FITNESS
Bokwa® is a new and completely different ap-
proach to group exercise that is rapidly spreading across the globe. Participants move in the
direction of letters and numbers while performing an energizing and addictive cardio workout
routine. Moving together to today's most popular music. Participants of all ages draw the Bokwa
L, C, J and dozens of other steps. Because
Bokwa® steps are sturctured and based on the
forms of letters and numbers it does not require
you to count steps. Simply feel the music and
freely move with the beat. The music is energizing and addictive and it is likely the same feel
good songs you listen to in your car. Because of
the energizing music, the fun and predictable steps
and great motivation coming from people moving together to music, it does not feel like working our at all.
Come join the fun, while buning off calories in the
workout. The instructor is licensed to teach Bokwa®
Fitness - Level 1. Adults only!
Instructor: Shashu Baraka
Tuesdays
Jan. 6 - Mar. 11
Community Ed. Center
W-15-5001
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
(10 Sessions)
South Gym
$50.00
PLEASE NOTE: It is recommended that all participants consult with their
health care provider before initiating any exercise program.
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RECREATION & FITNESS
HATHA YOGA
ENHANCES LIFE
Yoga is an ancient practice comprised of eight limbs.
In this class we will focus primarily on three of those
limbs: asana (the postures), pranayama (breathing
techniques), and dharana (concentration). As we engage in this practice, we come to know our bodies
much better. We develop awareness of the body's
habitual holding patterns. Weak areas will grow stronger and tight areas will become more flexible. General
vitality and energy levels will improve, and our ability to unwind and relax comes more easily. A balanced yoga practice develops coordination, flexibility, stamina, balance, mental clarity, increased concentration, and overall health. The instructor has been
teaching Yoga for forty years. All levels welcome.
The instructor provides some mats or bring your
own. Adults only!
Instructor: Ginjah Knuth
Mondays
Jan. 12 - Mar. 16
Prairie Ridge Elem.
W-15-5013
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
(10 Sessions)
152 Commons
$90.00
Mondays
Apr. 13 - May 11
Prairie Ridge Elem.
W-15-5014
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
(5 Sessions)
152 Commons
$45.00
POWER HOUR
During Power Hour we work on lifting and strengthening for all major muscle groups in order to increase
your overall well being. The reasons to strength train
are many, among them are: increased bone density,
metabolism, and self esteem. Lifting weights helps to
decrease the risk of lifestyle diseases and improves
sleep patterns. If you are ready to enjoy all of these
benefits and many more, please join us. No experience is required and there is no complicated choreography to follow. You will need to have one set of
weights, a mat or towel for floor work, and water
to drink. (Some resistance bands will be provided or bring your own.) Instructor can answer
questions about weight selection if needed. Err
on the side of caution! Adults only!
Set of 3 lb. Weights - Beginner
Set of 5 lb. Weights - Intermediate
Set of 8 lb. Weights - Advanced
Instructor: Lynne Holtz
Mon./Wed.
Jan. 5 - Apr. 1
Community Ed. Center
W-15-5002
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
(26 Sessions)
South Gym
$91.00
TAI CHI
Okinawan Karate-do Goju-Ryu teaches traditional
karate-do for health, self improvement and self
defense. It is not competitive nor sport oriented.
The instructor is an 8th degree black belt certified
in Okinawa. This class is for beginning as well
as advanced students. Adults only!
Instructor: Paul Babladelis
During this 6 week Tai Chi class, come learn the
first 17 moves of the Taoist Tai Chi 108 move set.
We will cover the fundamentals inherent in all the
moves as we explore this first section of the entire
set. Each class will include a review of the previous week's new material as well as 3 or 4 new
moves. Come learn how this ancient form helps
reduce stress, improves balance and circulation and
increases strength and flexibility. Taught by accredited instructor of the Taoist Tai Chi Society.
Adults only!
Instructor: George de Alth
Tuesdays
Jan. 6 - Feb. 17
Community Ed. Center
W-15-5010
Tuesdays
Feb. 24 - Mar. 31
Community Ed. Center
W-15-5008
OKINAWAN KARATE
(Goju-Ryu)
6:45 - 8:15 p.m.
(7 Sessions)
South Gym
$50.00
Need A Meeting Place?
Kalamazoo Public Schools allows
groups to rent school facilities.
For more information about:
•
AVAILABLE SPACE
•
BUILDING RENTALS
•
COST
•
TIMES, ETC.
CALL: 337-0461
6:45 - 8:15 p.m.
(6 Sessions)
South Gym
$45.00
"OPEN"
VOLLEYBALL
Community Education offers an opportunity
for recreation and exercise while participating in
a team activity. Two courts, play will be informal, with teams formed nightly. This class is
for those who have had volleyball experience. Not for beginners. Adults only! Ask
for Jeff and pay at the door.
Wednesdays
Jan. 7 - Apr. 29
Milwood M.S.
W-15-6500
No VB on Apr. 8
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
$4.00/night
Gym
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"KU" KALAMAZOO UNITED SWIMMING CLUB
SPRING - SUMMER 2015 SWIM PROGRAM
Register through Community Education
(OR) at a scheduled practice time. Payment is due at time of registration!
Gold Group: Stroke refinement and competitive training.
Silver Group: Stroke development and introduction to competitive swimming.
Bronze III: Work on endurance & stroke development of Freestyle, Backstroke &
Breaststroke.
Bronze II: Can swim the length of pool Freestyle without assistance.
Bronze I: Comfortable in water but cannot swim length of pool without assistance.
Location: Loy Norrix Pool for Spring I & II
SPRING I : 03/02/15 - 04/02/15 GOLD
SPI-15 -GG4STD
4 DAYS
SPI-15-GG4SIB
4 DAYS
SPI-15-SG4STD
4 DAYS
SPI-15-SG4SIB
4 DAYS
SPI-15-GG2STD
2 DAYS
SPI-15-GG2SIB
2 DAYS
SPI-15-SG2STD
2 DAYS
SPI-15 SG2SIB
2 DAYS
ALL BRONZE GROUPS
SPI-15-BG3STD
SPI-15 -BG3SIB
SPI-15-BG2STD
SPI-15-BG2SIB
SPI-15-BG1STD
SPI-15-BG1SIB
M/W ONLY
2 DAYS
2 DAYS
2 DAYS
2 DAYS
2 DAYS
2 DAYS
& SILVER GROUPS
LNHS
MTWTH
6:30 - 8:00 P
MTWTH
6:30 - 8:00 P
MTWTH
6:30 - 8:00 P
MTWTH
6:30 - 8:00 P
OPTION
6:30 - 8:00 P
OPTION
6:30 - 8:00 P
OPTION
6:30 - 8:00 P
OPTION
6:30 - 8:00 P
POOL
$90.00
$45.00
$90.00
$45.00
$65.00
$35.00
$65.00
$35.00
SPACE LIMITED
LNHS
M/W
6:00 - 7:00 P
M/W
6:00 - 7:00 P
M/W
6:00 - 6:45 P
M/W
6:00 - 6:45 P
M/W
6:00 - 6:30 P
M/W
6:00 - 6:30 P
POOL
$60.00
$45.00
$55.00
$40.00
$45.00
$35.00
SPRING II: 4/13/15 - 5/21/15
GOLD & SILVER GROUPS
LNHS
SPII-15 -GG4STD
4 DAYS
MTWTH
6:30 - 8:00 P
SPII-15-GG4SIB
4 DAYS
MTWTH
6:30 - 8:00 P
SPII-15-SG4STD
4 DAYS
MTWTH
6:30 - 8:00 P
SPII-15-SG4SIB
4 DAYS
MTWTH
6:30 - 8:00 P
SPII-15-GG2STD
2 DAYS
OPTION
6:30 - 8:00 P
SPII-15-GG2SIB
2 DAYS
OPTION
6:30 - 8:00 P
SPII-15-SG2STD
2 DAYS
OPTION
6:30 - 8:00 P
SPII-15 -SG2SIB
2 DAYS
OPTION
6:30 - 8:00 P
POOL
$100.00
$50.00
$100.00
$50.00
$75.00
$45.00
$75.00
$45.00
ALL BRONZE GROUPS
SPII-15-BG3STD
SPII-15- BG3SIB
SPII-15-BG2STD
SPII-15-BG2SIB
SPII-15-BG1STD
SPII-15-BG1SIB
POOL
$70.00
$50.00
$60.00
$45.00
$50.00
$40.00
M/W ONLY
2 DAYS
2 DAYS
2 DAYS
2 DAYS
2 DAYS
2 DAYS
SPACE LIMITED
LNHS
M/W
6:00 - 7:00 P
M/W
6:00 - 7:00 P
M/W
6:00 - 6:45 P
M/W
6:00 - 6:45 P
M/W
6:00 - 6:30 P
M/W
6:00 - 6:30 P
No practice will be held on "Home High School" swim meets!
No practice during "Spring Recess" April 3, 2015 - April 10, 2015!
No practice on "No School" dates!
Inclement Weather Alert:
When Kalamazoo Public Schools close, all activities are canceled!
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"KU" KALAMAZOO UNITED SWIMMING CLUB
SUMMER 2015 SWIM PROGRAM
Register through Community Education
(OR) at a scheduled practice time. Payment is due at time of registration!
Gold Group: Stroke refinement and competitive training.
Silver Group: Stroke development and introduction to competitive swimming.
Bronze III: Work on endurance & stroke development of Freestyle, Backstroke &
Breaststroke.
Bronze II: Can swim the length of pool Freestyle without assistance.
Bronze I: Comfortable in water but cannot swim length of pool without assistance.
Location: Kalamazoo Central High School Pool for Summer - 2015
SUMMER: 06/01/15 - 07/30/15
SUM-15 -GG5STD
5 DAYS
SUM-15-GG5SIB
5 DAYS
SUM-15 -GG2STD
2 DAYS
SUM-15-GG2SIB
2 DAYS
SUMMER: 06/01/15 - 07/30/15
SUM-15-SG4STD
4 DAYS
SUM-15 -SG4SIB
4 DAYS
SUM-15-SG2STD
2 DAYS
SUM-15 -SG2SIB
2DAYS
GOLD GROUP
MTWTF
MTWTF
OPTION
OPTION
SILVER GROUP
MTWTH
MTWTH
OPTION
OPTION
KCHS POOL
8:00 - 10:30 A $175.00
8:00 - 10:30 A $90.00
8:00 - 10:30 A $100.00
8:00 - 10:30 A $50.00
KCHS POOL
6:30 - 8:00 P
$125.00
6:30 - 8:00 P
$70.00
6:30 - 8:00 P
$80.00
6:30 - 8:00 P
$40.00
ALL BRONZE GROUPS M/W ONLY
SPACE LIMITED
SUMMER I: 06/01/15 - 06/24-15 ALL BRONZE GROUPS
KCHS
SUMI-15-BG3STD
2 DAYS
M/W
6:00 - 7:00 P
SUMI-15-BG3SIB
2 DAYS
M/W
6:00 - 7:00 P
SUMI-15-BG2STD
2 DAYS
M/W
6:00 - 6:45 P
SUMI-15-BG2SIB
2 DAYS
M/W
6:00 - 6:45 P
SUMI-15-BG1STD
2 DAYS
M/W
6:00 - 6:30 P
SUMI-15-BG1SIB
2 DAYS
M/W
6:00 - 6:30 P
POOL
$60.00
$45.00
$55.00
$40.00
$45.00
$35.00
ALL BRONZE GROUPS M/W ONLY
SPACE LIMITED
SUMMER II: 07/06/15 - 07/29/15 ALL BRONZE GROUPS
KCHS
SUMII-15-BG3STD
2 DAYS
M/W
6:00 - 7:00 P
SUMII-15-BG3SIB
2 DAYS
M/W
6:00 - 7:00 P
SUMII-15-BG2STD
2 DAYS
M/W
6:00 - 6:45 P
SUMII-15-BG2SIB
2 DAYS
M/W
6:00 - 6:45 P
SUMII-15-BG1STD
2 DAYS
M/W
6:00 - 6:30 P
SUMII-15-BG1SIB
2 DAYS
M/W
6:00 - 6:30 P
POOL
$60.00
$45.00
$55.00
$40.00
$45.00
$35.00
Competitive Meets on Thursday Nights - Summer Session Only!
(Dates and locations to be announced later.)
Dates, times, and fees are subject to change.
For more information contact:
"KU " SWIM WEBSITE:
KalamazooUnited.org
[email protected]
Paul Mahar, Coach (269) 352-2887
Loy Norrix High School
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KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY EDUCATION
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TOTAL
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I hereby authorize that my child may attend this class and that
Kalamazoo Public School’s employees and its agents may act for
me according to their best judgement in an emergency requiring
medical attention. I hereby waive and release KPS from any and all
liability for any injuries and illness incurred while at class.
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due to low
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