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www.eastconn.org/communityed
860-779-3770
Dear Community Members:
We are extremely pleased to offer our Spring
2015 catalog! For over 20 years, our Adult and
Community Education programs have offered a
variety of convenient, affordable and high-quality
programs that are designed to enrich and benefit
the lives of our community.
Richard Tariff
If you can’t make it to a classroom, please check
out our exciting instructor-facilitated Ed2Go
online courses, which are informative, enjoyable,
convenient and highly interactive.
Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments or suggestions for
future courses.
I look forward to an exciting spring and hope to see you all on our fabulous
bus trips and in our classrooms!
Richard Tariff
EASTCONN Director of Adult Programs & Community Education
860-455-1562; [email protected]
OVER 250 ONLINE CLASSES
Learning on the go! With the availability of portable computing devices,
make the most of your time and check out our more than 250 Ed2Go
offerings!
EASTCONN Community Education is proud to offer instructor-facilitated online
courses that are informative, fun, convenient and highly interactive any time of
the day or night. Our six-week courses are project-oriented and include lessons,
quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links and more.
Visit www.ed2go.com/eastconn/ to find the complete catalog of 250+ courses.
Please note!! Online classes require you to register securely online using a
MasterCard, VISA, or American Express. Do not use the registration form in this
brochure to register for any online classes. Ed2Go classes are not refundable.
Some Ed2Go Topics:
• Accounting Fundamentals
• Grant Writing
• Introduction to SQL
• Medical Coding
• Medical Terminology: A Word-Association Approach
• Speed Spanish
• Word and Excel 2010-2013
INDEX
Adult Education.............................pp. 9-10
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies...................p. 3
Bus Trips........................................p. 7, 8 & 11
CTAA Classes................................pp. 11-14
Employment & Training.................pp. 3-4
Fun Classes for Kids.....................p. 4
Movement......................................pp. 4-5
Music.............................................p. 5
Personal & Professional Growth.......pp. 6-7
Technology.........................................p. 7
Class Sites.........................................p. 2
Registration........................................p. 15
EASTCONN Community Education
Class Sites
HAMPTON
• EASTCONN Administrative Offices
& Conference Center
376 Hartford Tpke, Hampton
HEBRON
• RHAM High School
85 Wall Street, Hebron
LEBANON
• Lyman Memorial High School
917 Exeter Rd., Lebanon
KILLINGLY
• EASTCONN NLC
(Northeast Learning Center)
111 Connecticut Mills Ave., Danielson
• Killingly High School
226 Putnam Pike, Killingly
• Killingly Memorial School
339 Main St., Killingly
• Killingly School of Music
108 Westcott Rd., Danielson
NORTH WINDHAM
• Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy,
141 Tuckie Road, North Windham
PLAINFIELD
• Plainfield High School
105 Putnam Rd., Central Village
POMFRET
• Pomfret Community School
20 Pomfret St., Pomfret
PUTNAM
• Putnam Elementary School
35 Wicker St., Putnam
WILLIMANTIC
• EASTCONN’s Capitol Theater
896 Main St., Willimantic
• EASTCONN CLC
(Community Learning Center)
Windham Mills, 322 Main St., Willimantic
• Studio #5
32 Young St,, Willimantic
Cover photograph by Photographer Ronald Zincone
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ARTS, CRAFTS & HOBBIES • EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
All About Lavender
NEW
•This is a fun class, full of lovely scents.
•You will learn some lavender lore, facts and the health benefits of
lavender.
•Learn about and make four lavender products.
•Create lavender massage oil, lavender potpourri, lavender sachet and a
lavender hibiscus blend for lemonade.
1 Class with Michele Wed., Mar. 25, 6–8 p.m., EASTCONN’s Capitol Theater, Willimantic
Fee: $25; Material Fee: $15, payable to instructor Introduction to Astronomy
NEW
•Hop on board the cosmic express and take a journey from
our precious planet Earth to our solar system and beyond!
•Learn about our cosmic neighborhood.
•Study cosmic wonders, such as the planets, stars, comets, meteors, our
sun and moon and so much more!
1 Class with Ron Thu., Jan. 8, 6–9 p.m., EASTCONN NLC, Danielson
OR Wed., May 6, 6–9 p.m., EASTCONN CLC, Willimantic
Fee: $45 Introduction to Pottery Techniques
• Learn different hand-forming pottery techniques.
• Create various decorative items for your spring garden.
• Introduction to the pottery wheel. A demonstration of “throwing” will be
given.
• All levels of experience are welcome, from the novice to the advanced.
• Material fees include clay, glaze and kiln firing.
6 Classes with Jean
Wed., Feb. 4 – Mar. 11 (3/18 & 3/25 make-up dates), 7–9 p.m., Studio #5, Willimantic
Fee:$80; Material Fee: $35, payable to instructor
Photo Fun: Create your own Album!
NEW
Planning Your First Herb Garden
ARTS, CRAFTS & HOBBIES
•Learn to love your photos again!
•Whether you are overwhelmed by boxes of pictures or have a camera/
phone full of photos you haven’t printed, this class is for you.
•You’ll learn how to get from the shutter “click” to the “pic.”
•Bring 3-5 photos and complete a scrapbook-style page suitable for
framing or a photo album.
1 Class with Mary
Mon., Jan. 26, 6–8 p.m., EASTCONN NLC, Danielson
OR Mon., Feb. 9, 6–8 p.m., EASTCONN, Hampton
Fee: $25; Material Fee: $5 payable to instructor
•An informative class for beginners who want to plant
their own herb garden.
•You will cover the basics of site/soil preparation.
•Learn how to pick healthy herbs and which ones to start with.
1 Class with Michele Wed., May 6, 6–8 p.m., EASTCONN, Hampton
Fee: $25; Material Fee: $10, payable to instructor Tea Herbs for Women’s Health
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•This is an interactive and informative class about
herbs and tea blending.
•You will end the class with brewing and tasting tea blends.
•Handouts and herbs for tea blending will be provided.
1 Class with Michele Wed., Jan. 28, 6–8 p.m., EASTCONN CLC, Willimantic
Fee: $25; Material Fee: $10, payable to instructor EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
American Red Cross CPR, AED and Basic First Aid
•Video-based, instructor-led.
•Students will learn how to perform CPR and Automat External
Defibrillator, AED use and basic first-aid.
•Handouts provided; a certificate is provided upon successful completion
of the course.
1 Class with Don or Carly
Wed., Jan. 14, 5–9 p.m., EASTCONN’s Capitol Theater, Willimantic
OR Thu., Feb. 19, 5–9 p.m., EASTCONN NLC, Danielson
OR Tue., Mar. 24, 5–9 p.m., EASTCONN CLC, Willimantic
OR Mon., Apr. 20, 5–9 p.m., RHAM High School, Hebron
OR Tue., May 12, 5–9 p.m., Plainfield High School, Plainfield
Fee: $55; Material Fee: $25 payable to instructor
ServSafe Certification
•Improve your job marketability! Employers hold people with this
certification in high regard.
•Every food service operation is required by the State of Connecticut to
employ at least one Qualified Food Operator.
•Learn Connecticut’s requirements to become a qualified food operator.
•Groups requiring a private session should contact EASTCONN’s
Community Education Coordinator at [email protected]
3 Classes with Jim
Tue., Feb. 24 – Mar. 10 (3/17 make-up), 5:30–8:30 p.m., EASTCONN CLC, Willimantic
Fee: $85; Material Fee: $100, payable to instructor
Looking for more employment trainings? See page 10 of this catalog or go online to www.eastconn.org/adult programs
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EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING • FUN CLASSES FOR KIDS • MOVEMENT
•Obtain certification in this great industry and exciting profession!
•S.M.A.R.T. bartending is designed to put personality and finesse back
into bartending.
•Develop the skills to make you feel comfortable and competent.
• Participants must be 18 or older. No real alcohol is used.
4 Classes with Paul
Thu., Feb. 5 – Feb. 26 (3/5 make-up date), 5–9 p.m., EASTCONN CLC, Willimantic
Fee: $149; Material Fee: $20 payable to instructor
FUN CLASSES FOR KIDS
Amusement Park Engineering with Legos (grades 1-6)
NEW
4 Classes
Thu., Feb. 12 – Mar. 5, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy, North Windham
Fee: $99
Let’s Rock – Beginners’ Intro to Rock Guitar
•The sky is no limit for your future engineers as they
journey from earth to outer space and beyond.
•Students will blaze a trail to develop architecture, design, problem
solving and team building skills while driving home key STEM elements
and reinforce the importance of simple machines.
•Students will build spaceship BB-133 and Apollo pullback car.
•Students take home everything they build!
4 Classes
Wed., May 13 – June 3, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy, North Windham
Fee: $99
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•Students take home everything they build!
5 Classes
Tue., Mar. 24 – Apr. 28 (no class 4/14), 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy, North Windham
Fee: $119
NEW
• Students will be taught how to design and modify their
own arcade style video games.
•They’ll learn how to control characters objects, and outcomes in their
game, then increase the difficulty level and add more features.
•Students will learn to design their own version of Pac Man and several
other games!
NOTE: Students need their own e-mail address and small flash drive
4 Classes
Wed., Jan. 14 – Feb. 4, 4–6 p.m.
Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy, North Windham
Fee: $99
NEW
•Learn to play the guitar while having fun playing riffs and
songs by legendary bands such as the Beatles, ACDC,
Neil Young, Guns and Roses and much more!
•This class will work well for both acoustic and electric guitar players.
•Ability to read music not required.
•For ages 11 to adults.
5 Classes with Don
Thu., Feb. 5 – Mar. 5, (make-up date 3/12), 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Lyman Memorial High School, Lebanon
Fee: $95; Material Fee: $12, payable to instructor
NEW
• Enjoy a jam packed course with science!
•This fun filled enrichment course is designed to stimulate problem
solving and creativity using new and innovative ideas.
•Students will learn science and engineering concepts, gearing and
gear ratios, potential and kinetic energy, friction, forces, motion and
aerodynamics, and communication skills.
•Students will build 8 pullback cars.
Video Game Making – 101 (grades 4-8)
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•Students use creativity as they choose options in
creating their own cartoon characters.
•Learn techniques for drawing heads and bodies, starting with typical
proportions, proceeding with creative variations.
•This form of fine art is “fun art.”
6 Classes with Bill
Mon., Jan. 12 – Mar. 2 (1/19 & 2/16 no class) (3/9 & 3/16 make-up dates)
5:30–6:30 p.m., EASTCONN’s Capitol Theater, Willimantic
Fee: $75
Pullback Car FRENZY (grades 1-8)
• Enjoy a fun day at the park while learning!
•Students will be building, re-engineering, learning about
gearing and cars and the history and technology involved with their
favorite amusement park activity.
•Students will learn basic engineering principles, architectural principles
and objectives, problem solving, and communication skills.
•Projects include, fun park, cabriolet and shark pullback car.
•Students take home everything they build!
Cartooning – Fun Art Workshop
NEW
Journey into Space with Legos (grades 2-6)
S.M.A.R.T Professional Bartending
MOVEMENT
Hot Salsa and Cool Swing!
•Look hot learning Salsa dancing and learn to act cool learning Swing! •Have fun with two nights dancing two of the most popular of today’s
ballroom dances. •Learning just three steps over four beats (Salsa) and four steps over 6
beats (Swing) will get you moving to some of the greatest Latin music
and jazz from around the world – and looking great doing it.
2 Classes with Jim
Wed., Feb. 25 & Mar. 4, 6:30–8:30 p.m., Lyman Memorial High School, Lebanon
Fee: $45
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MOVEMENT • MUSIC
Intro to Yoga
•Engage in this introductory Yoga experience.
•Learn yoga’s central techniques of: centered breathing, stretching and
low impact postures to awaken mind, body and spirit.
•Yoga uses slow transitions of the postures to create a mind body
connection.
•This class utilizes mindfulness to help us listen to our bodies and
connect to where it is we need connection.
6 Classes with Bonnie
Mon., Jan. 12 – Feb. 23 (no class 1/19, make-up 3/2 & 3/9), 6–7 p.m.
OR Mon., Mar. 30 – May 11 (no class 4/13), 6–7 p.m.
Killingly Memorial School, Killingly
Fee: $40
Secrets of Retro Swing, Waltz and Merengue for Beginners
•Reveal the secrets of ballroom dancing and have FUN learning three
of the most popular ballroom dances: RETRO SWING, WALTZ and
MERENGUE for beginners! •Learn a complete routine in each dance style and have song lists to help
you continue your learning at home. •Have fun, get exercise and meet active people dancing to the greatest
Swing and Latin tunes of all time. •Join us whether you’re adults or teens, singles or couples. NO partner or
previous dance experience necessary. 2 Classes with Jim
Wed., Mar. 18 & 25, 6:30–8:30 p.m., Lyman Memorial High School, Lebanon
Fee: $45
Shintaido: Moving Mediation
•Study three Shintaido meditation forms that can be used individually or
with a partner.
•Understand why Shintaido means “new body way” in Japanese. Though
its roots are in karate, emphasis is on individual expression.
6 Classes with Roger
Tue., Jan. 13 – Feb. 24 (no class 2/17) (make-up 3/3), 6:30–7:30 p.m.
OR Tue., Mar. 17 – May 5 (no class 4/14 & 4/21), 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Putnam Elementary School, Putnam
Fee: $45
ZUMBA ™
•Are you ready to party yourself into shape?
•Enjoy an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorieburning dance fitness-party™.
•Engage in an easy-to-do, effective and totally exhilarating fitness
experience.
Zumba in Pomfret
7 Classes with Linda
Mon., Jan. 26 – Mar. 23 (no class 2/16) (make-up dates 3/30 & 4/6), 6:30–7:30 p.m.
OR Mon., Apr. 20 – June 8 (no class 5/25), 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Pomfret Community School, Pomfret
Fee: $40; Walk-in: $8 per class
MUSIC
Beginner Violin for Children (ages 5-16)
•Learn to read and play notes on the staff as well as the fiddle technique.
•Violin rentals are available for $15.
5 Classes with Kevin
Fri., March 27 – May 1, 6:30–7:30 p.m., Killingly School of Music, Danielson
Fee: $45
How to Play Piano by Ear
•Learn one of music’s deepest mysteries: how to play songs without
relying on music.
•Enjoy this ideal follow-up to Just ONCE Piano or to anyone who has a
basic understanding of chords on any instrument.
•Learn with this practical presentation of music theory in everyday
language that includes predicting chord progressions, learning to play
from recordings, and transposing.
1 Class with Aaron
Sat., Feb. 7, 12–2:30 p.m., EASTCONN CLC, Willimantic
Fee: $59 (includes workbook and practice CD)
Just ONCE Guitar for Busy People
•Learn enough about playing the guitar in just a few hours to give you
years of musical enjoyment.
•Understand basic chords and play along with your favorite songs.
•Bring your acoustic guitar.
•For ages 13+
1 Class with Elias
Mon., Feb. 23, 6–9 p.m., RHAM High School, Hebron
Fee: $59
Just ONCE Piano for Hopelessly Busy People
•Learn enough secrets of the trade to start playing any song in just one
session.
•Learn piano chords that allow you to play any song, any style and in any
key.
1 Class with Aaron
Mon., Feb. 23, 6–9 p.m., RHAM High School, Hebron
OR Sat., Feb. 7, 8:30–11:30 a.m., EASTCONN CLC, Willimantic
Fee: $59
Music Theory Made Simple
•Learn music theory in simple terms (age 12+).
•Gain more enjoyment and knowledge when playing an instrument.
•Take this opportunity to learn and utilize the concepts of basic music
theory, reading and writing musical notation, rhythms and key signatures
combined with using proper musical terminology.
•Our goal is to understand that music should be a challenge but always
with a smile on your face!
6 Classes with James
Wed., Jan. 28 – March 4 (3/11 & 3/18 make-up), 6-7 p.m., EASTCONN NLC, Danielson
Fee: $45
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PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
Get Retirement Ready
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
Affordable Healthcare & the CT Marketplace
•Are you considering applying? Do you want a better understanding of
what affordable healthcare can offer? Join this info session!
•Understand the eligibility requirements, available plans and how they
can keep you healthier!
•Leave being able to create your own account with Access Health CT and
be able to start the process required to complete an application during
the open enrollment period (Nov. 15, 2014 – Feb. 15, 2015).
1 Class with Access staff
Tue., Jan. 13, 6:30–8 p.m., Pomfret
Community School, Pomfret
OR Wed., Jan. 28, 6:30–8 p.m., Killingly High School, Killingly
OR Thu., Feb. 5, 6:30–8 p.m., EASTCONN CLC, Willimantic
Fee: FREE
Basic Sign Language for Beginners
NEW
•In six weeks you will learn the basics of sign language
communication in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
•Knowing sign language is helpful in different situations, environments
and populations.
•People who are deaf or hard-of-hearing will appreciate your increased
abilities and willingness to communicate with them.
•Sign language can also be used with hearing impaired infants and
children as well as for sports teams and in loud or distant work
environments.
6 Classes with Amy
Thu., Feb. 12 – Mar. 19, (3/26 & 4/2 make-up dates), 6–8 p.m.
EASTCONN NLC, Danielson
Fee: $120
Coin Collecting
•This class is for everyone, from longtime collectors to beginners.
•Learn about Civil War tokens, Comstock Lode, Branch Mints, Southern
Gold and more.
•Discover the best places to purchase your collection.
•Understand how to determine condition and rarity of your coins.
2 Classes with Victor
Tue., Feb. 10 & 17, 6–8 p.m., EASTCONN NLC, Danielson
Fee: $25
Estate Planning
•Learn about establishing and prioritizing estate planning goals.
•Understand the impact of federal estate taxes, setting up wills and trusts
and many other strategies with a professional in the field.
1 Class with Metlife staff
Wed., Apr. 22, 6–7:30 p.m., EASTCONN NLC, Danielson
Fee: $15
•Identify the decisions you will need to make as you approach retirement.
•Think about sources of retirement income, employer distribution options,
lump sum vs rollover, health insurance options and relocation decisions.
•Take away a better overall understanding of your retirement planning
needs.
1 Class with Metlife
Wed., May 27, 6–7:30 p.m., EASTCONN CLC, Willimantic
OR Thu., Apr. 9, 6–7:30 p.m., Plainfield High School, Plainfield
Fee: $15
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How to Create a Command Central Binder
•Take control of overwhelming clutter by learning to organize your papers.
•Learn, step-by-step, how to set up and maintain a command central binder.
•Customize folders to your specific paper and organizing needs.
•Finish your binder in just a few hours!
2 Classes with Corina
Wed. & Thu., Mar. 11 & 12, 6:30–8 p.m., EASTCONN, Hampton
Fee: $25; Material Fee: $25, payable to instructor
Organizing 101: How to Organize Your Space, Your Time
and Your Life
•Learn a 5-step process that will take you from a state of clutter and
chaos to a state of order and functionality.
•Define being organized and discuss reasons for getting organized.
•Identify ways to start getting organized including reviewing the SPACE
process.
•Leave knowing examples for organizing space, information, time, and
life in general.
1 Class with Corina
Wed., Feb. 4, 6:30–8 p.m., Plainfield High School, Plainfield
OR Thu., Mar. 26, 6:30–8 p.m., EASTCONN, Hampton
Fee: $29
Organizing: Paper Management
•Learn how to create functional, efficient paper management systems for
your home and office.
•Identify and discuss challenges with paper materials including document
retention and storage/container options.
•Introduce and discuss SPACE process (as it applies to paper)
•Leave ready to get started with better paper documents management.
1 Class with Corina
Wed., Apr. 22, 6:30–8 p.m., EASTCONN NLC, Danielson
OR Wed., May 20, 6:30–8 p.m., Plainfield High School, Plainfield
Fee: $29
Savvy Social Security for the Baby Boomers
•Join this informative one-night seminar covering Social Security basics.
•Understand strategies for maximizing your benefits. •Learn important factors to consider in deciding when to apply for
benefits; when it makes sense to delay benefits, how to coordinate
benefits with your spouse; how to minimize taxes on Social Security
benefits; and how to coordinate Social Security with your other sources
of retirement income.
1 Class with Charles
Tue., Apr. 28, 6:30–8 p.m., RHAM High School, Hebron
OR Wed., May 6, 6:30–8 p.m., EASTCONN CLC, Willimantic
Fee: $15
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PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL GROWTH • SPECIAL EVENTS / BUS TRIPS
Stress Management: Techniques and Strategies
NEW
•Learn the nature of stress, the new epidemic in America.
•Understand the importance of managing stress and how
to assist in healing your body and mind in a natural way.
•Identify coping mechanisms that you can use to deal with stressors.
•Create a plan that works for you in reaching your goals.
1 Class with Pamela
Tue., Feb. 10, 6–8 p.m., Plainfield High School, Plainfield
OR Thu., Apr. 30, 6–8 p.m., Lyman Memorial High School, Lebanon
Fee: $25
Understanding Life Insurance
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•A workshop for people purchasing life insurance for
the first time or considering changing their coverage
amounts.
•Learn the factors to consider in determining how much life insurance
you may need.
•Provides an overview of the different types of life insurance to consider
and its multiple uses.
1 Class with Metlife
Thurs., Feb. 12, 6–7:30 p.m., EASTCONN NLC, Danielson
Fee: $15
Understanding Retirement Healthcare
•Learn all about important pre- and post-retirement healthcare decisions.
•Find out what Medicare does and does not cover.
•Leave feeling more prepared for the future.
1 Class with Metlife
Wed., Mar. 25, 6–7:30 p.m., EASTCONN CLC, Willimantic
OR Wed., May 13, 6–7:30 p.m., Plainfield High School, Plainfield
Fee: $15
TECHNOLOGY
Hands-on Creativity with your 35mm Digital Camera
NEW
•Learn 35mm photography by using just two simple camera modes.
•Utilize the “The Photographer’s Triangle,” a foundation of basic
photography.
•Ease your fears and confusion with the “digital age” through lectures,
visuals and hands-on interaction.
•Think outside of the Auto Settings box! Learn how to use your digital
camera as a creative tool by familiarizing yourself with specific settings
and features common to most cameras. 1 Class with Photographer Ron
Thu., Jan. 15, 6–9 p.m., EASTCONN NLC, Danielson
OR Mon., Feb. 16, 6–9 p.m., EASTCONN CLC, Willimantic
OR Mon., Apr. 6, 6–9 p.m., Plainfield High School, Plainfield
OR Mon., May 18, 6–9 p.m., EASTCONN, Hampton
Fee: $45
SPECIAL EVENTS / BUS TRIPS
67th Annual Albany N.Y. Tulip Festival
• Attend Albany’s biggest celebration with over 100,000 tulip bulbs in
bloom.
• Enjoy vendors, food, tulips and much more!
• Fun for all; children’s activities, craft vendors, delicious food, nationally
acclaimed musical performances, crowning of the Albany Tulip Festival
Queen.
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Estimated pick-up time: 8:30 a.m.; Pick-up Location: East Hartford Commuter Lot
Fee: $89 (Includes round-trip motorcoach transportation and tour guide)
186th Philadelphia Flower Show
•Experience the world’s biggest and oldest indoor flower show.
•Step into a Hollywood-themed experience at this year’s show with the
magic of the movies!
•Enjoy leisure time for lunch and shopping at the Reading Terminal
Market.
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Estimated Pick-Up Time: 6 a.m.; Pick-Up Location: East Hartford Commuter Lot
Fee: $129 (Includes roundtrip motorcoach transportation, local tour guide and admission to
the show)
Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat
• Sit back, relax and leave the driving to us! • We will depart EASTCONN CLC in Willimantic at 10:30 a.m.,
EASTCONN Administrative Offices in Hampton at 10:45 a.m. and
EASTCONN NLC in Danielson at 11 a.m.
• Arrive at TD Garden with plenty of time to shop before the game (start
time: 1 p.m.). Before you board the bus for home at the end of the
game, grab your dinner at the Prudential Center.
Pick up from the Prudential Center at about 6:30 p.m.
Don’t miss these rivals on the court! This game will SELL OUT quickly!
Sunday, February 1, 2015 Fee: $89 (includes round-trip motor coach transportation and ticket to the game)
Boston Red Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays
• Bus will depart EASTCONN CLC in Willimantic at 3:45 p.m.,
EASTCONN in Hampton at 4 p.m. and EASTCONN NLC in Danielson
at 4:15 p.m.
• Grab a bite to eat before the game or shop the local shops.
• The game begins at 7:10 p.m. The bus will depart immediately
following the game.
Friday, June 12, 2015
Fee: $89 (includes round-trip motor coach transportation and ticket to the game)
Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill
• Walk the Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill to view 12 private garden
landscapes.
• Enjoy leisure time for eating and shopping at Quincy Market.
NOTE: Suitable shoes are strongly recommended.
Thursday, May 21, 2015 Estimated pick-up time: 8:30 a.m.; Pick-up Location: East Hartford Commuter Lot
Fee: $135 (includes round-trip motorcoach transportation, local tour guide and admission to
the Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill)
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PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL GROWTH • SPECIAL EVENTS / BUS TRIPS
Maple Sugaring in the Berkshires
• Visit Loka Valley Farm’s Sugar House to experience the fascinating
process of turning fresh maple sap into pure maple syrup.
• Enjoy a pancake lunch at the “Calf-A” with their own maple syrup.
• Explore the Norman Rockwell Museum, dedicated to a beloved
American painter of education and art appreciation.
• Stop by Stockbridge to see a world-famous music center, a renowned
summer theater, historic mansions, a botanical garden, dining and
shopping.
Saturday, March 28, 2015 Estimated Pick-Up Time: 7:30 a.m.; Pick-Up Location: East Hartford Commuter Lot
Fee: $109 (includes roundtrip motorcoach transportation, admission to the Norman Rockwell
Museum)
NASCAR Racing at Dover Downs
• Known for its concrete surfaces, severely banked corners and
signature trophies, Dover International Speedway continues to be a
unique venue on NASCAR’s annual calendar, and is a favorite among
fans and drivers alike since 1969!
• With speeds in excess of 175 mph, and banking of nine degrees on
its narrow straightaways, and 24 degrees in its sweeping turns, Dover
has earned the nickname the “Monster Mile” for its toughness on both
man and machine.
• Enjoy leisure time for souvenir shopping
Saturday, May 30 – Sunday, May 31, 2015
Estimated pick-up time: 5 a.m.; Pick-up Location: East Hartford Commuter Lot
Fee: $479/double, $599/single, $469/triple or quad, $335/child w/adults (includes round-trip
motorcoach transportation, one night at the Sheraton Suites in Wilmington, DE, one full
American breakfast, and ticket to the Nationwide Series Race and The AAA 400 Race)
National Cherry Blossom Festival
• Join us for this city-wide event welcoming the arrival of spring with
3,000 beautiful cherry trees.
• Enjoy international cultural performances, exhibits and cuisine.
• Stroll the city, visit monuments, memorials and museums.
• Stop at the U.S. Capitol and the White House for a photo.
Thursday, April 3 – Saturday, April 5
Estimated pick-up time: 6 a.m.; Pick-up Location: East Hartford Commuter Lot
Fee: $529/double, $659/single, $505/triple or quad, $349 child w/adults (includes round-trip
motorcoach transportation, baggage, tax and service, 2 nights at the Westin Crystal City, 2
full American breakfasts and 1 dinner at Buca de Beppo)
Newport on Valentine’s Weekend
• Explore the history and charm of Newport’s mansions, museums and
churches.
• Discover Newport, RI with the 10-mile Ocean Drive tour.
• Enjoy leisure time for eating and shopping at one-of-a-kind shops.
Saturday, February 14 – Sunday, February 5, 2015
Estimated pick-up time: 7:30 a.m.; Pick-up Location: East Hartford Commuter Lot
Fee: $255/double, $395/single, $239/triple or quad (includes round-trip motorcoach
transportation, Sunday brunch at the Atlantic Beach Club and 1 night at the Newport
Marriott)
New York City Weekend
• Enjoy a Manhattan tour with an experienced local guide.
• Discover some of the most famous sights in the world: Central Park,
Fifth Avenue, Broadway and lower Manhattan, with a local tour guide.
• Enjoy leisure time for eating and shopping.
Saturday, January 24 – Sunday January 25, 2015
Estimated Pick-Up Time: 8 a.m.; Pick-Up Location: East Hartford Commuter Lot
Fee: $385/double, $529/single, $259/child 17 & under sharing with 2 adults (includes
roundtrip motorcoach transportation, Sunday brunch at the hotel and 1 night at the Sheraton
Times Square Hotel)
Quebec Winter Carnival
• Join us for the world’s largest winter carnival, Carnival de Quebec,
since 1894.
• Enjoy the activities and attractions in the Plains of Abraham.
• Explore Quebec City, Montmorency Falls or Basilica of Sainte Anne
de Beaupre with a local guide.
NOTE: Passports are required for all passengers entering Canada.
Thursday, February 5 – Sunday, February 8
Estimated Pick-Up Time: 7:30 a.m.; Pick-Up Location: East Hartford Commuter Lot
Fee: $829/double, $1175/single, $885/triple/quad, $595/child 17 & under sharing with 2
adults (includes roundtrip motorcoach transportation, baggage, tax and service, 3-night stay
at the Hilton Quebec City hotel, one dinner at the hotel, and a Bonheomne effigy tag.
Rhubarb Festival in Pennsylvania
• Enjoy the harbinger of spring at the Rhubarb Festival in Pennsylvania
Dutch Country.
• For over 30 years, Kitchen Kettle Village comes alive with the sweet
aroma of rhubarb jam, delicious foods and zany events.
• Explore the Amish farmlands with a local tour guide.
Saturday, May 16 – Sunday, May 17, 2015
Estimated pick-up time: 7 a.m.; Pick-up Location: East Hartford Commuter Lot
Fee: $289/double, $355/single, $275/triple or quad, $235 child w/adults (includes round-trip
motorcoach transportation, baggage, tax and service, one night at the Ramada Hotel and 1
full American breakfast)
Ski Killington — “Embrace Winter”
• Join us at the largest ski area in the Eastern United States with the
largest vertical drop in New England at 3,050 feet, one of Southern
Vermont’s premier ski resorts, Killington!
• Skiers of all ability levels are welcome! Choose from a wide-open,
groomed cruise, narrow classic New England run or moguls.
• Killington spans six mountains and features 140 trails, all served by 22
lifts.
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Estimated Pick Up Time: 7 a.m.; Pick Up Location: East Hartford Commuter Lot
Fee: $155/adult, $149/child (7-18) (includes roundtrip motorcoach transportation and lift
ticket)
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ADULT EDUCATION
g Options to Earn a Diploma
g Citizenship Classes
• CDP (Credit Diploma Program)
This program offers students options for earning credits toward
a high school diploma. In addition to granting credit for classroom courses and distance learning, students (17 and older)
may be awarded credits for a variety of life experiences, such as
military service and various vocational trainings. An EASTCONN
High School Diploma is granted upon successful completion of
the program.
• GED (General Educational Development)
The CT State Diploma
This classroom-based course prepares students to pass the State
of Connecticut-administered General Educational Development
(GED) exam. Writing, math, science, social studies, and reading are
covered in the curriculum. The course is designed to offer students,
ages 17 or older, an alternative route to earn a Connecticut State
High School Diploma. Students must be 17 or older to take the GED
exam. Individuals, ages 17 or 18, must submit documentation that
they have been withdrawn from school for at least six months prior
to the exam, or that the class they entered ninth-grade with has
graduated. Preparation and testing are available in English or Spanish. The new GED is a computerized exam. We offer instruction on
computers to prepare you for this new testing format. La preparación
y la prueba de GED está disponibles en inglés o español.
• NEDP (National External Diploma
Program)
This program provides an alternative for adults who have gained skills
through life experiences and demonstrated competency in a certain
area. The NEDP is an electronic portfolio assessment program that
offers weekly one-on-one meetings with staff, but no classroom instruction. An EASTCONN High School Diploma is granted upon successful
completion of the program. Call to make an appointment.
This classroom-based program provides free preparation
and instruction to foreign-born adults who wish to become
American Citizens.
g ESL (English-as-a-Second-Language)
Instruction is designed for adults who have limited proficiency
in the English language. Instructional emphasis is on listening
and speaking, but reading and writing are also included.
Teachers individualize instruction to meet the needs of the
students.
g Family Literacy
EASTCONN partners with Head Start to provide a family
literacy program. Windham parents and families with Englishas-a-Second-Language (ESL) needs will benefit from this
program.
g Reading & Math Adult Basic Education
Adult Basic Education classes are offered for students to
work on basic reading, writing and math skills. Instructional
levels range from beginning to pre-GED readiness.
g Get with the BEAT (Out-of-School Youth)
This high school completion/employment program for eligible out-of-school youth between the ages of 17 and 21, is
funded by the Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment
Board. The program is designed to assist eligible out-ofschool youth who want to move from high school drop-out
to high school graduate, to advance from unemployed to
gainfully employed, and to enter post-secondary programs.
A case manager will work with participants to help them
overcome barriers that prevent them from being successful
in school and in the workplace.
g Transitions to Post-Secondary Program
This program will help EASTCONN Adult Education students
navigate the post-secondary maze and successfully enter
college or training programs that will increase their earning
potential. Students will also have the opportunity to prepare
for college courses with computer skills and academic college
readiness courses.
Sessions offered in the:
Willimantic-Area • 860-423-2591
• Community Learning Center
• RHAM High School
• Stafford High School
• Village Heights
• Windham Family Literacy
• Windham Heights
Danielson-Area • 860-779-3770
• Goodwill
• Northeast Learning Center
• Plainfield Early Childhood Center
• Putnam Elementary School
www.eastconn.org/adultprograms
Adult Education Programs are provided free of charge and are
supported in part by Boards of Education for the residents of the
following towns:
• Hebron
• Scotland
• Andover
• Killingly
• Stafford
• Brooklyn
• Lebanon
• Sterling
• Canterbury
• Marlborough
• Thompson
• Chaplin
• Plainfield
• Union
• Columbia
• Pomfret
• Windham
• Eastford
• Putnam
• Woodstock
• Hampton
Join the growing list of CT GED graduates!
The test has changed and so have our classes. Success is within reach! Call now for more information.
EASTCONN is in compliance with Connecticut General Statutes Sec.10-73 (a)(c) and does not charge a fee for any textbooks or materials used in the mandated program areas. Individuals with a disability
who require an accommodation in order to participate in any class, program, activity, or when taking the GED exam, please contact Phyllis Bonneau, 860-455-1593.
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Adult Education
Employment Training - Learn to Earn!
Technology Academy
Classes Begin FEB. 2015
Learn Computer & Software Essentials
for a successful career!
Classes start on 9/15 at EASTCONN’s Community Learning Center
322 Main Street, Building #1, Willimantic
Earn Your GED!
• Become competitive in the skills areas of reading, writing, social studies, science and mathematics.
• Prepare to take your GED exams and obtain your high school completion!
EASTCONN
Become a Microsoft Office Specialist!
• Become an expert in Microsoft Office!
• Learn Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, and Much More!
Customer Service Academy
Starting Soon in Danielson & Willimantic
Nationally recognized customer
service and sales certiications!
Learn valuable skills that will help you get a job
• Learn how to win and keep valuable customers
• Open the doors to many high demand jobs!
Improve Your Basic Skills!
• Become competitive in the skills areas of reading, writing, social studies, science and mathematics.
Learn how to provide excellent customer service
to your internal and external customers.
• Customer retention is vital for a successful business.
Earn the National Retail Foundation’s nationally
recognized Customer Service and Sales Certiicates
• Get the edge and get the job!
Absolutely FREE Program. Learn to Earn!
Register Today!
Call
860-779-3770
Starting September 29th at the Community
Learning
Centerwww.eastconn.org
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Bus Trips • Capitol Theater Arts Academy Classes
at EASTCONN’s Capitol Theater, Willimantic — DANCE
The Boston Flower & Garden Show
•Join us for the “Season of Enchantment” where top garden writers,
industry experts and creative local chefs will share their ideas and
inspiration and passion of gardening and plants.
•Search the garden marketplace treasure trove for plants and
hundreds of the newest gardening products to begin your own spring
transformations.
•Enjoy leisure time for lunch and shopping at the Quincy Market,
Newberry Street, Copley Place and Downtown Crossing.
•Visit the open air market at Haymarket Square for fresh produce.
Saturday, March 14, 2015 Estimated Pick-Up Time: 8 a.m.; Pick-Up Location: East Hartford Commuter Lot
Fee: $99 (includes roundtrip motorcoach transportation, local tour guide and admission to
the show)
The Rhode Island Flower & Garden Show in Providence
• Enjoy one of the largest flower and garden shows at the RI
Convention Center. The show has been named one of the top 100
events in North America in 2014. This year’s theme is “Garden
Adventures.”
• Receive an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of how it’s all created,
from start to finish.
• Visit the “Heartbeat of Providence,” Federal Hill, for some of the finest
cuisine in the world.
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Estimated Pick-Up Time: 8 a.m.; Pick-Up Location: East Hartford Commuter Lot
Fee: $95 (includes roundtrip motorcoach transportation, local tour guide and admission to
the Rhode Island Flower & Garden Show)
Valentine’s Day & President’s Weekend in Montreal
• Celebrate winter in Montreal!
• Dine in style at the Restaurant Samuel de Champlain.
• Experience a tour of Montreal, including Notre Dame (exterior only on
Sunday), Mount Royal, Place Jacques Cartier & St. Joseph’s Oratory.
• Enjoy leisure time for shopping in the underground or along Ste.
Catherine Street and Old Montreal.
NOTE: A Passport is required for all passengers entering Canada.
Saturday, February 14 – Monday, February 16, 2015
Estimated Pick Up Time: 7:30 a.m.; Pick Up Location: East Hartford Commuter Lot
Fee: $395/double, $589/single, $375/triple or quad, $239 child w/adults (includes roundtrip
motorcoach transportation, baggage, tax and service, 2 nights at the Marriott Chateau
Champlain)
Wicked in New York City
• Enjoy the Grammy Award-winning performance, WICKED!
• Show begins at 2 p.m. Rear Mezzanine seating, rows F-G.
• After the show, choose a place to dine in NYC. Visit http://groups.
telecharge.com/beforeafter/restaurants.aspx to see some of the
restaurants and make reservations.
• Bus will depart EASTCONN NLC in Danielson at 9 a.m., EASTCONN
in Hampton at 9:15 a.m.; EASTCONN CLC in Willimantic at 9:30 a.m.
NOTE: For ages 8+. Children under 5 will not be admitted.
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Fee: $155 (includes ticket to the show and roundtrip motorcoach transportation; tip for the
driver is not included)
OR Fee: $65 (roundtrip motorcoach transportation to NYC), only 10 seats available
DANCE
Advanced Ballet
•Students explore a more advanced vocabulary through more complex
combinations.
•Students will be able to hone their skills toward major metropolitan
standards and enable a more artistic expression of movement.
Classes with Amy
Mon., Jan. 5 – May 18 (no class 1/19, 2/16, 4/13), 6:30–8 p.m.
Fee: $265
Advanced Pointe
•This class is intended for students with two or more years’ experience in
pointe.
•Students will work on mastering advanced pointe technique.
•Advanced Pointe requires enrollment in two ballet technique classes.
Classes with Amy
Mon., Jan. 5 – May 18 (no class 1/19, 2/16, 4/13), 8–8:45 p.m.
Fee: $155
OR Sat., Jan. 10 – May 16 (no class 2/14, 4/18, 5/9), 1:45–2:30 p.m.
Fee: $139
Ballet 1 (ages 5-7)
•In this beginner ballet class, the basic concepts learned in pre-ballet are
reinforced and the more traditional format of barre followed by center
exercises are introduced.
•Moving in time with music becomes more important, along with
memorization of ballet terminology.
•Special attention is paid to encourage proper muscle memory, so that
alignment issues require less revision in more advanced classes.
Classes with Amy
Wed., Jan. 7 – May 27 (no class 2/25 and 4/15), 5–6 p.m.
Fee: $195
OR Classes with Chloe
Sat., Jan. 10 – May 16 (no class 2/14, 4/18 and 5/9), 10–11 a.m.
Fee: $165
Ballet 2 (ages 6-9)
•Students expand their knowledge of basic vocabulary, learning more
advanced steps and using them in more complex combinations in this
basic Ballet class.
•Students work on building blocks of muscle memory that will lead to
simple pirouettes, as well as petit and grand allegro.
•Flexibility will be encouraged, alignment refined and musicality
reinforced.
Classes with Paige
Sat., Jan. 10 – May 16 (no class 2/14, 4/18, 5/9), 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Fee: $205
Ballet 2/3 (ages 7-10)
•This class is appropriate for both Ballet 2 and Ballet 3 students.
•This class is intended for continuing and honing students’ current
repertoire.
•Please see appropriate level for full class description.
Classes with Amy
Tue., Jan. 6 – May 19 (no class 2/17 and 4/14), 5–6:15 p.m.
Fee: $225
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Capitol Theater Arts Academy Classes at EASTCONN’s Capitol Theater, Willimantic
DANCE
Ballet 3/4 (ages 8-12)
Creative Movement (ages 4-6)
Ballet 4
Jazz/Modern & Tap 1 (ages 6-9)
•This class is appropriate for both Ballet 3 and Ballet 4 students.
•This class is intended for continuing and honing students’ current
repertoire.
•Please see appropriate level for full class description.
Classes with Amy
Mon., Jan. 5 – May 18 (no class 1/19, 2/16, 4/13), 5–6:30 p.m.
Fee: $265
•In this intermediate-level class, barre work begins to resemble the
standard comprehensive ballet barre, while invoking more musicality and
memory work.
•Preparation for pointe work is emphasized.
•In center floor, students are taught to master standard intermediate work.
•Students who wish to go en pointe must take class twice a week to build
the proper strength.
Classes with Amy
Tue., Jan. 6 – May 19 (no class 2/17 and 4/14), 6:15–7:45 p.m.
Fee: $275
OR Thu., Jan. 8 – May 21 (no class 4/2, 4/16, 5/7), 6:15–7:45 p.m.
Fee: $255
Ballet 4/5
•This class is appropriate for both Ballet 4 and Ballet 5 students.
•This class is intended for continuing and honing students’ current
repertoire.
•Please see appropriate level for full description.
Classes with Amy
Wed., Jan. 7 – May 27 (no class 2/25 and 4/15), 6–7:30 p.m.
Fee: $285
•The goal of this class is to ensure familiarity with the full Ballet
vocabulary so that attention to musicality can begin to dominate, with the
goal of technique becoming transparent.
•Longer combinations will demand more advanced memory work.
•Students are introduced to more complex techniques.
•This is the final level before Advanced Ballet.
Classes with Amy
Sat., Jan. 10 – May 16 (no class 2/14, 4/18, 5/9), 12:15–1:45 p.m.
Fee: $245
Boys’ Hip-Hop (ages 7-13)
•Perfect for children who love to move!
•Children are introduced to the joy of dancing in this introductory class.
•They will explore movement and coordination of their bodies through
music, rhythm, poems/stories and props.
Classes with Alana
Sat., Jan. 10 – May 16 (no class 2/14, 2/21, 3/7, 4/18, 5/9), 12:45–1:15 p.m.
Fee: $75
•Students learn to dance using jazz and modern dance styles with
an emphasis on using the whole body, self-expression and spatial
awareness.
•The Tap portion will teach basic vocabulary, styles and fundamentals of
Tap through technique, floor progressions and dance combinations.
•Creativity is encouraged through improvisation.
Classes with Alana
Sat., Jan. 10 – May 16 (no class 2/14, 2/21, 3/7, 4/18, 5/9), 9–10 a.m.
Fee: $145
Jazz/Modern & Tap 2 (ages 8-10)
•Students move beyond the basics in this intermediate-level class.
•They will develop the freedom, power and dynamics of jazz and modern
dance styles.
•Technique, floor progressions and dance combinations will focus on
refining tap skills for clarity of sound and steps.
Classes with Alana
Sat., Jan. 10 – May 16 (no class 2/14, 2/21, 3/7, 4/18, 5/9), 10–11 a.m.
Fee: $145
Jazz/Modern 3
Ballet 5
•In this age-appropriate boys only hip-hop class, students will explore the
fundamentals of hip-hop and jazz dance, upon which hip-hop is based.
•Musicality and rhythm will be a focus.
•Physicality and creativity is encouraged.
Classes with Alana
Sat., Jan. 10 – May 16 (no class 2/14, 2/21, 3/7, 4/18, 5/9),
12–12:45 p.m.
Fee: $119
•Students learn to dance with an emphasis on using the whole body, selfexpression and spatial awareness.
•Specific historical styles of dance with modern dance pioneers will be
incorporated, including Hortin, Limon, Graham and Cunningham.
•Creativity is encouraged through improvisation.
Classes with Alana
Wed., Jan. 7 – May 27 (no class 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 4/15), 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Fee: $175
Hip-Hop (ages 7-10)
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•Students learn rhythm, musicality and coordination.
•The fundamentals of jazz dance, upon which Hip-Hop is based, will be
focused on.
•Creativity is encouraged.
Classes with Alana
Sat., Jan. 10 – May 16 (no class 2/14, 2/21, 3/7, 4/18, 5/9)
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Fee: $145
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Capitol Theater Arts Academy Classes at EASTCONN’s Capitol Theater, Willimantic
DANCE • THEATER
Pointe 1/2
•In this introduction to pointe work class, students learn to put on pointe
shoes properly and how to break them in.
•Class exercises work to improve ankle alignment, flexibility and strength
and to perfect the center of balance necessary for pointe.
•Most classes work takes place at the barre.
•One required class for Pointe 1 is Ballet 4 along, with one other ballet
class.
Classes with Amy
Thu., Jan. 8 – May 21 (no class 4/2, 4/16, 5/7), 7:45–8:15 p.m.
Fee: $175
Youth Dance Performance Ensemble
•Open to interested members of appropriate age with previous dance
experience, with artistic director’s permission.
•This is a jazz, modern and ballet dance performing group.
•Students contribute to the creation of original dance pieces to be
performed for organization-related functions or in the community.
NOTE: Students must also take at least one technique class per week.
Classes with Alana
Wed., Jan. 7 – May 27 (no class 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 4/15), 7:30–8:30 p.m.
Fee: $175
Pointe 2/3
•This class is for students in their second year of pointe study.
•Students will begin spending more time off the barre, working on more
demanding steps, pirouettes and traveling turns, and then incorporating
these into simple enchainements.
•One required class for Pointe 2 is Ballet 4/5 along with one other ballet
class.
Classes with Amy
Wed., Jan. 7 – May 27 (no class 2/25 and 4/15), 7:30–8 p.m.
Fee: $95
Pre-Ballet (ages 3-5)
•In this beginning Ballet class, students learn the joy of movement, while
the basic positions and movements of classical Ballet are introduced.
•There is less traditional barre work and more independent movement,
exploring balancing, hopping, skipping, jumping, galloping, age
appropriate stretches, basic positions of the feet and arms, the concept
of parallel vs. turned out legs and feet and Ballet class etiquette.
•Basic Ballet skills, terminology, rhythm and coordination are taught,
practiced and developed through creative movement, music and mine in
a supportive and supervised environment.
Classes with Emily
Sat., Jan. 10 – May 16 (no class 2/14, 4/18, 5/9), 9–9:30 a.m.
OR Sat., Jan. 10 – May 16 (no class 2/14, 4/18, 5/9), 9:30–10 a.m.
Fee: $85
Tap 3
•This is a class for advanced Tap students.
•Students will further their knowledge of Tap vocabulary, styles and
fundamentals through technique, floor progressions and dance
combinations.
•Technique will focus on faster, additional intricate footwork, with rhythms
and patterns providing the development for more speed, clarity and
dynamics.
Classes with Alana
Wed., Jan. 7 – May 27 (no class 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 4/15)
5:45–6:30 p.m.
Fee: $155
THEATER
Acting 1: Creating the Actor’s Toolbox
•Students will develop self-confidence and the ability to be creative
collaboratively!
•Actors have a “toolbox” of skills and talents from which to draw. This
class will teach, encourage, and sharpen the actor’s tools – voice, body
and imagination – through exercises, games and skits.
•This class covers basic acting principles, including action, objective,
obstacles, conflict, beats and being in the moment while incorporating
fundamentals of movement, voice and improvisation essential to the art
of acting.
•Students will examine scripts, perform character analysis, learn about
actors’ journals and perform a final presentation for families.
Classes with Dan
Mon., Jan. 5 – May 18 (no class 1/19, 2/16, 4/13), 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Fee: $175
Acting & Comedy Improvisation
• Comedic improvisation, like “Whose Line is it anyway?” is not scripted
but requires building blocks to create successful scenes.
• Through improv and games, students will develop the confidence to
take control of the stage, develop cool characters and funny situations,
and support fellow performers.
• Using shows such as “Saturday Night Live,” “Monty Python,” and
“Second City TV” as inspiration, students will work on the skills
necessary to create comedy sketches.
• A performance will take place for families at the end of the semester.
Classes with Dan
Mon., Jan. 5 – May 18 (no class 1/19, 2/16, 4/13), 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Fee: $175
Private Lessons
Dance | Creative Writing | Voice | Acting
• One-on-one lessons with a professional instructor
• Increase dedication, capacity, skills and facility
• For all skill levels
• Offering lessons in dance, voice, writing, visual arts, instrumental and much more!
Fee: Half-Hour: $20/lesson; Discounted 12 lessons: $220 (regularly $240)
Hour: $35/lesson; Discounted 12 lessons: $400 (regularly $420)
Private Lessons are not eligible for EASTCONN employee or ACT student/Multi-Class discounts.
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The Capitol Theater Art’s Academy’s
Summer Musical Theater Program
July 6 - August 8, 2015 | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
For students entering grades 4-12
Cost: $550 not including lunch; $725 including lunch
Let your child’s creative colors fly in this exciting program! Artists and instructors from all over the region will
work with the children on all aspects of creating and performing a full-length, Broadway-style production.
Making new friends and exploring a variety of theatrical skills will be at the center of your child’s summer,
while they learn to act, sing, dance, sew a costume, build a set and so much more!
Give your young artist a summer to remember! Register at www.eastconn.org/communityed or
call 860-779-3770 to register by phone.
Before and after-program childcare is available for an additional cost. Contact Jim Williams at
860-933-8119 or at [email protected] for more info.
CTAA Enrollment:
• Students are strongly encouraged to register at least one week in advance.
• All classes must have a minimum enrollment of 4 in order to run.
• If your child has special needs, please notify CTAA at least one week in advance and we
will do our best to accommodate him/her.
• CTAA reserves the right to request the withdrawal of any student whose behavior is
deemed inappropriate or harmful to anyone in the facility. Students are expected to
regularly attend all classes for which they are registered.
CTAA Cancellation & Refund Policy:
• A student who misses a regularly scheduled class will not receive a refund, except as
noted below.
• Refunds for a student’s cancellation of a class or workshop will only be given for medical
reasons and require a physician’s note, submitted within 30 days of the last scheduled
class. In this case, if a student withdraws from a course during the semester, credit can
only be given from the date the student notified CTAA in writing.
• In the event of inclement weather, classes may be cancelled. Please call 860-465-5636
x1 for a list of cancellations. You may also check on 1400 AM WILI or i98.3 FM radio, or
NBC30 Connecticut TV.
CTAA Make-Ups:
There is a built-in make-up class included in tuition, by charging for one less class than the
number of class meetings. When instructors know in advance about cancellations, we adjust
the price accordingly. Please speak with your child’s instructor about make-ups.
Questions? Contact CTAA at 860-465-5636 x1, or 860-779-3770.
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Community Education & CTAA Registration
Community Education
Registration
Registration: Paid pre-registration is required for all
classes. Registrations are processed on a first-come,
first-served, PAID basis. Classes run contingent upon PAID
enrollment and may be cancelled or postponed due to
insufficient registrations. If class is cancelled or postponed,
you will be notified using the contact information you provide with your registration.
EASTCONN COMMUNITY EDUCATION/CTAA REGISTRATION FORM
Name:
(first)
(last)
E-mail Address:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
(street)
(home)
(town)
(state)
(cell)
(work)
Class or Event for which you are registering
Start Date
Site
(zip)
Fee
Payment: Please make checks payable to “EASTCONN Community Education.” Phone and fax registrations accepted with
VISA and MasterCard only.
Confirmation/Receipts: All confirmations and receipts are
sent via e-mail. If an e-mail address is not provided, you
will not receive a confirmation. If class is cancelled and
time permits, notification is provided via e-mail. In the event
an e-mail is not provided and time permits, we will contact
registrants via the phone number provided at the time of
registration.
Refund Policy: A full refund will be issued ONLY when EASTCONN Community Education cancels a course. If you decide
not to take a class, there will be no refund. No refunds apply
to one-day classes or bus trips. Please allow one month from
cancellation notification to receive your voucher.
Accessibility and Accommodation Requests: If you have a
disability and require an accommodation in order to participate
in any program or activity, please call 860-779-3770 at least
two weeks prior to the class and/or event so that the appropriate arrangements may be made.
Weather Cancellations: If EASTCONN and/or the school
or site at which your class takes place is closed due to
inclement weather, your class will not meet. Should bad
weather develop during the day, class cancellations will
be announced by late afternoon. Adult Education classes
on pages 4 & 5 of this catalog will be cancelled on WVIT
NBC30 TV; or, listen to radio stations 98.3 FM, 97.5 FM,
WINY 1350 AM, or WILI 1400 AM.
Weather-related cancellations for all other Community
Education classes will be listed on the home page of the
EASTCONN Web site at www.eastconn.org, and on the
Community Education Facebook page.
Class Sites: Class sites are listed on page 2.
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Materials Fees: Some classes involve extra costs to pay for materials. Materials fees, which are listed in the course description,
are not included in the registration fee unless otherwise noted and should be paid directly to the instructor.
How did you hear about EASTCONN’s Community Ed/CTAA Classes?
c E-mail c Newspaper c Radio c Online c Other
Payment Options: Your registration must be paid in full to confirm your seat in any class/event.
c Cash
c Check #:
Personal checks must display current address, phone, and driver's license information.
c Charge Card: c MasterCard c VISA
Card #:
Exp. Date (mo/yr)
Cardholder Signature:
Name as it appears on card:
Register and pay with credit card online at www.eastconn.org/communityed
or, mail to EASTCONN Community Learning Center, 322 Main St., Bldg. 1, Willimantic, CT 06226
Disclaimer: As a service to the community, EASTCONN offers Community Education courses in various areas of interest.
These courses are conducted by persons experienced in their respective fields, but who may have certain perspectives
and biases about their subject matter to which EASTCONN, its agents and/or employees do not necessarily subscribe.
Therefore, it should be understood by those enrolling in Community Education courses that EASTCONN and its employees and agents, as a general matter, do not endorse the opinions, personal advice or political perspectives of Community
Education instructors.
In addition, registrants acting on the personal advice of a Community Education instructor do so at their own risk. By
enrolling in a Community Education course, each registrant agrees that he/she waives any and all claims against EASTCONN, its agents and employees with respect to the above.
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860-779-3770
EASTCONN Driver Education
Offering classes for teens and adults:
38-hour Full Program with behind-the-wheel instruction
8-hour Drug/Alcohol Driving Safety Class
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Call 860-428-7455 • www.eastconn.org/DriverEd
Find us on www.facebook.com/
eastconncommunityeducation
Instructors Wanted
Looking for instructors in... Finance
Barre Exercise
Computer Software /Programming & More
Submit by Feb. 15, 2015 for summer!
Applications: www.eastconn.org/communityed
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We encourage you to register early. It can often make or break a course.
Please consider your schedule when signing up for a class.
It is the policy of EASTCONN that no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be discriminated against under any program because of race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital
status, national origin, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability or any other classification protected by state or federal law.
EASTCONN
Community Education
376 Hartford Turnpike
Hampton, CT 06247
Non-Profit Organization
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WILLIMANTIC, CT 06226
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860-779-3770