Learning for LifePersonal Interest Courses Summer 2014

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Center for Lifelong Learning, 121 South Marion St, Athens, Alabama256-233-8260 CLL@athens.edu www.athens.edu/CLL

Dance, Dance, Dance, $15/personDo you want to learn to dance for the President’s Ball? Here is a chance to learn the basics and come as often as you need. Instructor Dwain Cooper will show newcomers some steps to get them started and then we will dance, dance, dance! Light refresh-ments will be served.

SESSIONS: All sessions are 7 pm—9 pm at CLL.Fri | Jun 20 | Register by Jun 17Fri | Jul 18 | Register by Jul 15Fri | Aug 15 | Register by Aug 12

Cake DecoratingBasic Cake Decorating, $45Learn the basics of simple cake deco-rating. Supplies included in the price.Sat | May 24| 11 am—1 pm | CLL

More Cake Decorating, $45This class will show you how to deco-rate cakes and cupcakes using special tips, or design elements. Supplies included in the price.Sat | Jun 7| 11 am—1 pm | CLL

Specialty Cakes, $45Learn how to make a cake fit a special theme or party by using the basics of cake decorating and adding fondant. Supplies included in the price.Sat | Aug 2 | 11 am—1 pm | CLL

Growing and Using Herbs, $35Herbs are easy to grow and have many uses. We'll discuss growing herbs such as parsley, chives, rosemary and basil and how to use herbs in crafts and have an herbal tea tasting.Tue | May 27 | 1 pm—4 pm | CLL

OUR TOWN SeriesLike politics? Like pie? Even if you have lived in Athens all your life, this series will introduce you to “Our Town.” Forget the pie charts and pies-in-the-sky, get the real rundown on how City Hall works and how your officials are working for you. Join us for mouthwatering pie and stimulating conversation as we get to know our city better, one piece at a time.SESSIONSTue | May 20 | 1:30 pm—2:30 pmFloyd JohnsonNew ways to protect and serve

Tue | Jun 17 | 1:30 pm—2:30 pmHolly Hollman A social city

Tue | Jul 15 | 1:30—2:30 pmTony KirkFire prevention and safety

Exhibit Coming to CLLJuly 27—Sept 12Scottsboro Boys

The Scottsboro Boys were nine black teenagers accused of rape in Alabama in 1931. The landmark set of legal cases from this incident dealt with racism and the right to a fair trial; it is frequently given as an example of an overall miscarriage of justice.

Check the website for lectures and presentations about this exhibit.

Private Camera Class, $65Did you ever wish you could get someone to show you how to use your camera? Bring your camera and your handbook to this one-on-one class to learn how to use your personal cam-era. Classes are available in Athens or Decatur.

Call 256-233-8260 for your appointment.

Computers for Seniors, $20/hrIn a one-on-one session, you will learn how to set up an email account, find information online, and research ideas and interests. Class is designed espe-cially for older adults.

Classes are offered in Athens and De-catur by appointment. Call 256-233-8260 to schedule your time.

Introduction to the iPad, $29If you need help figuring out what to do with your iPad or tablet, this is the class for you. We will cover settings, downloads, using apps, saving battery life and so much more.

SESSIONSSat | Jun 14 | 10am—12pm | CLLSat | Jul 12 | 10am—12pm | CLLSat | Aug 9 | 10am—12pm | CLL

Lunch and Learn SeriesCaring for Older Adults

Fee: $10/session, with refreshments

Sessions will be held in August.Call 256-233-8260 for details for watch the website.

256-233-8260 CLL@athens.edu www.athens.edu/CLL

Academic TravelerLike to travel without the hassle? Join the Center for Lifelong Learning as we travel locally or around the world. Look for details on our web pages or call us at 256-233-8261. Note: Dates are subject to change due to transpor-tation issues.

Local TravelAug 19-20 Montgomery Shakespeare Festival—”Elvis, the early years”Sept 12 Pickwick Belle Dinner CruiseOct 9, leaving at 9:00amMoundville Native American FestivalNov 7, leaving at 8:00amShopping Excursion in BirminghamDec 2, leaving at 9:30amChristmas Lights at Gaylord Hotel, Nashville

International TravelNov 5, 2015Israel: A Biblical Journey, 9 daysMay 2016Greece: The Journeys of Paul, 11 days

Let us make your event special!The Center for Lifelong Learning offers spacious facilities perfectly suited for meetings and events. Whether you require an executive boardroom, a training room, or banquet spaces, we have the space for you.

Meetings and ConferencesCompany RetreatsTraining Seminars

WeddingsFamily Reunions

Alabama’s Audacious Women: Petticoats, Politics, and PrisonsPresented by The Seasoned Players Pro-gram sponsored by the Livingstone Concert Lecture Series.

My Name is Julia is a one woman show starring Birmingham actor, Carole Ar-mistead, portraying Julia Tutwiler as she looks back on her life. The play is written by the late Kathryn Tucker Windham.

Sunbonnets to Suffrage: A five person reading about women who shaped our state’s early beginnings.

Fee: $15, includes lunchTue | Aug 19 | 11:30am—1:30pmBallroom, ASU Campus

Jane K Lowe Financial Literacy Program

Money Smart for Small BusinessCoSponsored with Women’s Business Center of North Alabama and the Greater Limestone County Chamber of Commerce

Money Smart is a training program for small businesses developed jointly by FDIC and SBA. Delivered in ten 1-hour sessions, participants are introduced to a different topic in each session and provided an overview, basic concepts, and key points relative to that topic.

SESSIONS $10 each/$20 at the doorSessions are 4pm—5pm at the CLL.Tue | Jun 3 | Organization TypesTue | Jun 10 | Time ManagementTue | Jun 17 Financial ManagementTue | Jun 24 | Record KeepingTue | Jul 1 | Banking Services Tue | Jul 8 | Credit ReportingTue | Jul 15 | Risk ManagementTue | Jul 22 | InsuranceTue | Jul 29 | Tax Planning & Report-ingTue | Aug 5 | Selling a Small Business

Register for all 10 classes and get one free. For information and to register, go to www.wbcna.org.

256-233-8260 CLL@athens.edu www.athens.edu/CLL

Competitive Resumé Writing & Job Seeking, ages 16 and upDr. Antony Ricks (PhD, English) teaches how to craft a compelling and persuasive resumé no matter what field of work you are pursuing. Students will leave with a well-designed and well-written resumé (tailored to a specific job) and a toolbox of useful resources for career planning.

Fee: $50 Save $10 when register earlySat | May 17 | 9am—12pm | CLLRegister before May 9 to save.Sat | June 14 | 9am—12pm | CLLRegister before June 6 to save.Sat | July 26 | 9am—12pm | CLLRegister before July 18 to save.

Find summer activities for kids, ages 8-15, on our web page—www.athens.edu/CLL.

256-233-8260 CLL@athens.edu www.athens.edu/CLL

It’s a Party, ages 8-12, $69Students will learn how different items react with paint to create new and fun art. Mon—Fri | Jun 2-6 | 9am-12 pm | ACA

Eyeball Puppet Literature Theatre, ages 10-14, $69Students will write original dialogue based on familiar stories and perform it using eyeball puppets.Mon—Fri | Jun 9-13 | 9am-12 pm | ACA

Printmaking, ages 8-12, $69From Relief Printing to Tennis Ball Printing, student will see a new way to express themselves using random items found around the house. Mon—Fri | June 16-20 | 9am-12pm | ACA

Intro to Ceramics, ages 10-15, $99Using the three basic methods of hand building—slab method, pinch method, and coil method— you will make five fun projects.Mon-Thu | Jul 7-10 | 9am-12pm and Fri | July 18 | 9am-12pm | ACA

Fancy Cupcakes, ages 8-15, $45Learn how to make the coolest cupcakes ever! Starting with one or two cupcakes you can make clowns, puppies, or designer specials. Supplies provided. Sat | July 19 | 11 am—1 pm | ACA

Summer Fun for Kids ages 8-15

Cake DecoratingBasic Cake Decorating, $45Learn the basics of simple cake decorating. Supplies included in the price.Sat | May 31| 11 am—1 pm | ACA

More Cake Decorating, $45This class will show you how to decorate cakes and cup-cakes using special tips, or design elements. Supplies included in the price.Sat | June 28| 11 am—1 pm | ACA

Specialty Cakes, $45Learn how to make a cake fit a special theme or party by using the basics of cake decorating and adding fondant. Supplies included in the price.Sat | August 16 | 11 am—1 pm | ACA

Dance, Dance, Dance, $15/personDo you want to learn to dance for the President’s Ball? Here is a chance to learn the basics and come as often as you need. Instructor Dwain Cooper will show newcomers some steps to get them started and then we will dance, dance, dance!

Join us from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served.

Fri | Jun 27 | 7 pm—9 pm | ACA | Register by Jun 24Fri | Jul 25 | 7 pm—9 pm | ACA | Register by Jul 22Fri | Aug 22 | 7 pm—9 pm | ACA | Register by Aug 26

Summer Fun for Adults

The Center for Lifelong Learning sponsors programs at the Alabama Center for the Arts. To register for these programs, call 256-233-8260 or go online at www.athens.edu/CLL

The Alabama Center for the Arts is located at 133 Second Ave, NE, Decatur.