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New! and Noteworthy Classes
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All About Crossword Puzzles
(Online registration: class is in the Personal Enrichment category) Learn solving & creating crossword puzzles! The teacher is an accomplished puzzle solver & has created puzzles that have appeared in the New York Times & elsewhere. We will discuss rules of standard & specialty puzzles, create our own puzzles & be very interactive. Sudoku is not part of the program. (Four weeks, Sep 9-Oct 7, no class on Sept 30)
Citizenship(Online registration: class is in the Personal Enrichment category) Course has been designed especially for the foreign-born who can speak & read English and who wish to prepare themselves for naturalization examination in the near future. (Nine weeks starting Sep 10, no class on Oct 29 or Nov 5)
College Admissions 101 - What Parents of Juniors Need to Know(Online registration: class is in the Parenting category) Discussion of high school course and extracurricular activity planning for college; overview of standardized test requirements, college search tools & application procedures for both public and private colleges and universities. (Two part presentation Sep 18 and 25)
From Opium Wars to the Cultural Revolution(Online registration: class is in the Personal Enrichment category) Having come of age during the Cultural Revolution in China, Duo Wang offers a unique first-hand perspective of China's recent history. Duo taught Engineering in Manchuria, China, and conducted research at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Join him for a fascinating glimpse into China’s past. More information: (Ten weeks starting Sep 11)
Helpful Ways to Prepare for the Death and Dying Experience(Online registration: class is in the Personal Enrichment category) What is your legacy? What life lessons would you like to share? Are your affairs in order, making it easy for your survivors? We will explore the topic from various perspectives. Come to a workshop on a topic that we would rather not discuss, but calls out to investigate and come to terms with. (Two sessions Oct 25 and Nov 1)
Introduction to the Alexander Technique(Online registration: class is in the Physical Fitness/Personal Health category) The Alexander Technique is a way to solve body problems intelligently. It enables you to prevent habits of misuse that cause tension, fatigue and pain. It can be applied to all activities, including computer use, performing, exercising, driving, and gardening. Class includes written materials, and an individual "mini-lesson." (One section Sept 27)
Intro to MS PowerPoint (Office 2003)
(Online registration: class is in Computers category) Need to do effective business presentations? Ever wonder how your friends and family made that cool slide show they emailed you? PowerPoint is usually the program used. Come learn the basics and start creating eye catching presentations, slide shows and more. Comfortable using PC or Mac and mouse. (Four classes starting October 23)
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Section 045700
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PowerPoint
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$45
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Thu
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1:30-3:00pm
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Cunningham
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7 AAS
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Textured Knitting
(Online registration: class is in the Music, Arts & Crafts category) This is a class for beginners and beyond. We will explore various textures in knitting. The seed stitch, moss stitch, welting, trinity stitch, and dragon scales will be covered. The end result will be a sampler which you can use as a container, or a reference for future projects. Bring a smooth worsted-weight yarn (light in color to show pattern) and #7 needles. (Four weeks starting Oct 8)|
Section 243200
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Knitting
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$30
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Wed
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7:00-9:00pm
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Wheeler
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FAC AHS
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Web Site Design
(Online registration: class is in Computers category) Introduction to HTML and CSS code to create web pages and publish them on the Internet. Complete hands-on experience. Straightforward and enjoyable lectures by experienced instructor. Meets in the Computer Room at Albany Middle School. (Ten meetings starting Sep 10)
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Section 045000
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Web Design
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$65
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Wed
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6:00-9:00pm
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Rigney
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Comp Rm AMS
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