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NEW! ACRYLIC PAINTING DRAWING MADE EASY! LIFE DRAWING NEW! ANDY WARHOL ORIGAMI MONEY ART POTTERY PORTRAITS WATERCOLOR INTERMEDIATE NEW! SEWING LINE DANCING BALLROOM DANCING GUITAR NEW! BEGINNER BRIDGE NEW! INTRODUCTION TO THE IPAD AND APP STORE NEW! INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE NEW! JUST GOOGLE IT GET PAID TO TALK! NEW! LEARN TO MEDITATE NEW! STUFF IT! NEW! SOCIAL MEDIA BASICS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL RETIREMENT NEW! CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN NEW! SARI–DRAPE IT IN STYLE NEW! ARE YOU WATCHING? NEW! MICROSOFT EXCEL MAXIMIZE SOCIAL SECURITY NEW! VEGAN COOKING MEDICARE WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! NEW! CREATE A FREE WEBSITE WITH WORDPRESS NEW! CREATE A WEBSITE WITH HTML/CSS CODING NEW! DECLUTTER YOUR LIFE AND REDUCE STRESS NEW! BRING BACK MOBILITY NEW! POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY AMERICAN CIVIL WAR NEW! STRESS LESS & SAVOR MORE UNSUNG HEROINES NEW! CLAUDE MONETS PASSION FOR ART & CUISINE PSYCHIC CHANNELING COURSES BEGINNER YOGA NEW! BOLLYWOOD EXERCISE DANCE FULL BODY EXERCISE TAI CHI WATERCRAFT AND SAFE BOATING, PERSONAL SPRING 2016 MT COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM 32ND EDITION

Try Something NewMONROE TOWNSHIP • SPRING 2016 • COMMUNITY EDUCATION

MONROE TOWNSHIP

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Thank you to all our District Administrators, Board of Education Members, Security, Custodial Staff, Instructors, Volunteers, and Attendees for your commitment and interest in our Spring 2016 Community Education Program in Monroe Township, now, in our 32nd year! This collaboration speaks to the tremendous success of an involved community – working together towards a common goal. Many instructors have even opened their door for our youth, as noted by this logo throughout our course listings.

We pride ourselves on fostering the concept of sharing meaningful ways to get involved and engaged with all members of our society and we are dedicated to the idea that schools are the center of the Community. Our public school doors remain open during “non-traditional” hours to offer courses that will enrich the lives of people both personally and professionally.

If you retrieved a hard copy of this brochure and have not yet subscribed for an electric version from our District Website, please visit us online at www.Monroe.k12.nj.us. Under Site Shortcuts on the right, click on the link for Community & Adult Education, and go to ListServ to sign up now! In do-ing this you will be helping our move towards “Going Green”.

We look forward to providing returning and new students with social ties that lead to enduring bonds with neighbors and friends. Enroll early as courses fill up quickly or may be cancelled if enrollment is insufficient. Your active involvement is vital to our success.

Have a question or suggestion? Call 732-521-2111 EXT. 7

Yours in Service,

Maria Maria Naumik Director of Community Education Monroe Township School District

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THE ARTS Arts & Crafts......................................................1 Dance...............................................................2 Fashion...........................................................2,3 Films & Lectures.................................................3 Music / Hands-on................................................3 CARDS........................................................................3,4 COMPUTER / TECHNOLOGY...........................................4,5 CULINARY ARTS..........................................................5,6 DOLLARS & SENSE.........................................................6 FOREIGN LANGUAGE......................................................7 HEALTH & WELLNESS...................................................7,8 HISTORY......................................................................9 PSYCHIC CHANNELING...................................................9 SPORTS & FITNESS......................................................10 CALENDAR..................................................................10 INSTRUCTOR COURSE PROPOSAL – FALL 2016.................11 COURSE INDEX, MAP & SITE ADDRESSES.......................12 REGISTRATION INFORMATION & FORM...........................13

Indicates courses which are youth appropriate, ages 10 and up, unless otherwise specified in course description.

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THE ARTS

ARTS & CRAFTSNEW! ACRYLIC PAINTING CLASS

0100 1 T: 3/22 6:30-9:00 p.m. $390100A 1 T: 4/12 6:30-9:00 p.m. $390100B 1 T: 5/3 6:30-9:00 p.m. $390100C 3 T: 3/22, 4/12, and 5/3 6:30-9:00 p.m. $99Join us for a night of fun, friends, and fine art! Artist and gallery owner, Kathleen Morolda, of Cranbury Station Gallery, will guide you through an acrylic painting class appropriate for all levels, and at the end of the evening you’ll leave with your very own masterpiece! Paint, brushes, and canvas are provided. All you need to bring is your creativity!

DRAWING MADE EASY!0101 6 T: 4/5-5/10 6:30-8:30 p.m. $109This course is an introduction to drawing, appropriate for beginners and intermediates who want to sharpen their drawing and perception skills. Instructor Mildred Perlow, an Art Major and former Department Store Fashion Illustrator, will guide you through illustrating objects you bring from home. You will learn how to “see” and be surprised at the creativity you hold inside! Please bring drawing pencils of choice, sketch pads, eraser, and an object to draw, to the first class.

LIFE DRAWING0102 10 T: 3/15-5/24 6:30-9:00 p.m. $159 Live models will pose for you to capture all aspects of the anatomy

and the reaction of light and shade on the human form. Join instructor Maurice Mahler, Art Historian and Teacher of Art, in a friendly atmosphere of intense concentration while learning new techniques and becoming even more inspired by work of other artists. Class will not meet on 3/29. Co-sponsored by the Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission.

ORIGAMI MONEY ART0103 1 Th: 4/21 8:30-10:00 p.m. $8Learn how to fold a humble dollar bill into a cute penguin, an elegant butterfly, and a graceful swan. You will learn how the eye-like patterns in the dollar bill can give life to your little creation. Instructor Marc Sky has created over 600 dollar bill sculptures, some of which have appeared in Newsweek and Time Magazine, as seen on his website, www.DollarArtist.com. You will thoroughly enjoy learning how to create a gift that is sure to make a lasting impression! Please bring 5 crisp, new dollar bills to class. Appropriate for children aged 12 and up. Sponsored by the Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission.

PORTRAITS0104 10 Th: 3/17-5/26 6:30-9:00 p.m. $159Join instructor Salomon Kadoche and learn how to capture facial expres-sion and detail in creating a portrait of a live model. The artist may use choice of medium to improve skills and build artistic confidence. Bring your pad and drawing utensils. Class will not meet on 3/31.Co-sponsored by the Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission.

POTTERY STUDIO0105 10 Th: 3/17-5/26 7:00-9:00 p.m. $139Express yourself in clay. Bob Renz will teach beginners to use basic hand building techniques to create one-of-a-kind projects. More advanced students will develop skills at the potter’s wheel and glazing. There will be a slight emphasis on Raku firing, with one outdoor fire scheduled off-site. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere that accompanies the experience of working with clay. Materials fee of $20 due to the instructor on first night of class. Class will not meet on 3/31.


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WATERCOLOR INTERMEDIATE / LET THE MEDIUM DO IT!0106 10 T:3/15-5/24 6:30-9:00 p.m. $129

Instructor Arturo Morales, retired Art Director, Graphic Designer, and Illustrator at Pace Communications in New York City, will briefly review “color theory” and the mixing of colors, the basics of watercolor, and the importance of water in the medium. This course will review the techniques needed to create watercolor paintings that glow. Students will be encouraged, whether novice or experienced, to explore techniques and take creativity to a new level. A list of materials will be supplied prior to class

and a sample of students’ work with experience should be brought to first class. Please note class is suitable for adults and students of High School age and up. Class will not meet on 3/29.

DANCE

BALLROOM DANCING / BASIC0107 10 T:3/15-5/24 7:30-9:00 p.m. $129Instructor Ken Kijak will waltz you through elegant dancing for weddings, anniversaries, or that special night out. Develop poise, grace, coordination, and self-assurance while having fun learning the basics of Foxtrot, Rhumba, Cha Cha, and Swing. Proper leading and following footwork techniques are stressed. Singles and couples welcome. No experience required. Please wear low-heeled shoes that give you proper support. No sneakers, rubber soled, or open shoes. Class will not meet on 3/29.

NEW! BOLLYWOOD EXERCISE DANCE CLASSES0108 8 T: 4/5-5/24 7:00-8:00 p.m. $119Inspired by Indian cultural dance movement, comes a calorie-burning, full-body workout! Instructor Pooja Patel of Shivalay Dance Academy, leads the way as you build muscle strength and tone in this fun class which will provide basic lessons and movements of Bollywood dance. Bring a friend and dance the night away!

LINE DANCING0109 8 Th:4/7-5/26 7:00-8:30 p.m. $125Line dancing isn’t just country anymore! Socialize and have fun learning new and classic dances choreographed to a variety of music styles, including Latin, Pop, and Country. Instructor Leslie Clare, a dance instructor for 35 years, will show you that dancing is great exercise that can improve strength and stamina, balance and agility, mood, and memory. Please wear flat shoes that allow you to glide; no high heels or sandals.

FASHION

NEW! SARI – DRAPE IT IN STYLE0110 2 Th:4/21-4/28 7:00-8:30 p.m. $43An elegantly draped Sari is the most beautiful outfit for a woman! Instructor Anita Toshniwal will teach you how to wear a Sari (Indian dress), offering three different options for draping. This course is appropriate for all levels, from beginner to the more experienced who will be offered advanced techniques.


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NEW! SEWING – BEGINNER / ADVANCED0111 10 Th:3/17-5/26 6:00-8:00 p.m. $139Have you ever wanted to sew a costume or a dress? Instructor Concetta Anzaldi, expert seamstress, has designed this class for the basic beginner to the more advanced student. You will learn the basics of hand and machine sewing for a lifetime of enjoyment! Learn how to lay out, cut, and follow your pattern, as well as how to measure and fit a garment. Supply list will be provided on the first night of class. Students must bring their own sewing machine. Class will not meet on 3/31.

FILMS & LECTURESThe following lectures will be led by Maurice Mahler, Art Historian and Teacher of Art. Sponsored by the Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission.

NEW! ANDY WARHOL0112 1 Th:3/17 6:30-8:00 p.m. $8Spend an evening in the world of amazing artist, Andy Warhol. In the early 1960’s, Andy Warhol’s first “POP” paintings became icons of 20th century art. Through his groundbreaking work, he brought avant garde art to the public conscious and became one of the most influential figures of post-war American art.

NEW! CLAUDE MONET’S PASSION FOR ART AND CUISINE0113 1 Th:3/24 6:30-8:00 p.m. $8Think you know everything about Monet? Besides being the leader of the “Impressionist” movement, Claude Monet was a lover of French cuisine. We will see Monet’s paintings, including Gardens at Giverny, plus watch as famous chefs recreate all the wonderful recipes he loved.

MUSIC / HANDS-ON

GUITAR / BEGINNER AND BEYOND0114 10 T:3/15-5/24 7:00-8:00 p.m. $119Join instructor Elliott Stroul, who has been performing on guitar over 40 years as a professional, for this interactive course. Basic instruction will include the major scale, learning chords and notes, and learning to care for the instrument. The more experienced player will practice more intense chord work, fingerboard work, chord progression, and picking styles. Bring your own guitar. Class will not meet on 3/29.

CARDS

NEW! BEGINNER BRIDGE0200 8 T: 3/15-5/10 6:00-8:00 p.m. $149Join instructor Arnie Kohn, who has taught professionally for over forty years, as he introduces you to Bridge! You will learn hand evaluation, basic bidding, play of the hand, and defensive strategies. Gain the confidence to compete with your peers! Optional book available for $10 cash to instructor. Class will not meet on 3/29.

Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.-Benjamin Franklin


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NEW! INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE0201 8 T: 3/15-5/10 8:15-9:45 p.m. $129Are you an experienced Bridge player? This course, led by instructor Arnie Kohn, who has taught professionally for over forty years, will en-hance your ability to bid, play, and defend Bridge hands using some Con-ventions that will aid in discovering the correct Contract. Participants will be provided with a general plan on how to play out a hand, recognize how many tricks are winning ones and how many are losing ones, and improve one’s play when defending. Optional book available for $10 cash to instructor. Class will not meet on 3/29.

COMPUTER / TECHNOLOGY

NEW! CREATE A FREE WEBSITE WITH WORDPRESS0300 2 T: 3/15-3/22 7:00-9:00 p.m. $79Learn how to create a professional looking website with WordPress. Instructor Theresa Agostinelli has been creating websites for twenty years and teaching computer classes in libraries for over twenty years. She will show you how to get your site up and running in no time! Learn how to choose and customize a theme, add text and images, create posts and pages, and much more during this hands-on class. This class is appropriate for ages 13 and up.

NEW! CREATE A WEBSITE WITH HTML / CSS CODING0301 3 T: 5/10-5/24 7:00-9:00 p.m. $118Learn how to create a website with HTML/CSS coding. Instructor Theresa Agostinelli has been creating websites and teaching computer classes in libraries for twenty years. You will learn how to get your site up and running in no time, and share resources that will help you continue expanding your skills after the class has ended. This class is appropriate for ages 13 and up. Materials fee of $5 cash due to instructor first night of class.

NEW! INTRODUCTION TO THE iPAD AND APP STORE0302 5 T: 4/5-5/3 7:30-8:30 p.m. $99This course is for those who have an iPad, but would like to know how to better use it and the available applications to meet your personal needs. The course will begin with instruction on navigating the iPad. You will then be introduced to the App Store and all that is available. Instructor Lisa Zimmer, a third grade teacher and technological leader within her school, will organize each session based on student feedback. No experience is required for this course; appropriate for ages 12 and up. Just bring you iPad and your questions!

The following three hands-on courses will be led by Frances Gunther, a retired New York City teacher who taught instructional technology to students and educators throughout her career. Ms. Gunther has post-Graduate Degrees in Instructional Technology from NYIT and has a NYS Certification in Educational Technology.

NEW! JUST GOOGLE IT0303 2 Th: 3/17-3/24 6:30-8:30 p.m. $49Embark on a journey through the wonders of Google. Explore Google Maps, Google Earth, Gmail, Google Images, Google Docs and Drive, Google searches, and YouTube in this hands-on course. This class is suitable for all levels and no experience is required.


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0401 1 T: 4/5 7:00-9:00 p.m. $39 Enjoy a delicious evening as we prepare summer rolls, coconut curry soup, and pad thai. Materials fee of $25 cash due to instructor at class

0402 1 T: 4/12 7:00-9:00 p.m. $39 Join me as we cook a tantalizing tofu stir fry, hot and sour soup, and pot stickers. Materials fee of $25 cash due to instructor at class.

0403 1 T: 4/19 7:00-9:00 p.m. $39 Prepare for an evening in Japan as we prepare avocado sushi, vegetable miso noodle soup, and salad with a carrot ginger dressing. Materials fee of $25 cash due to instructor at class.

NEW! MICROSOFT EXCEL TO ORGANIZE YOUR LIFE0304 4 Th: 4/21-5/12 6:30-8:30 p.m. $99Explore the components of Microsoft Excel and its different uses through discussion and hands-on experience. You will learn to create spreadsheets for working with finances, tracking expenses and budget, organizing figures for taxes, data for medical needs, or planning a trip. This class is suitable for all levels and no experience is required.

NEW! SOCIAL MEDIA BASICS0305 2 Th: 4/7-4/14 6:30-8:30 p.m. $49This course is perfect for the beginner! Emphasis will be on Facebook, teaching you how to create an account, set up your own page, and use it to share thoughts, photos, and videos. You will also be introduced to Skype, Instagram, and Pinterest. Before you know it, you will have new ways to communicate with friends and family around the country or world!

CULINARY ARTS

NEW! STUFF IT!0400 1 T: 3/15 7:00-9:00 p.m. $30Join instructors Terry Antoniewicz and Alessandro Graziano for a hands-on class to explore iconic festive recipes of Polish and Italian stuffed pasta. This class will focus on traditional recipes as well as more succulent modern variations. Terry and Ale will guide you step by step in creating homemade, delicious Pierogi, Ravioli and Tortellini. Students should bring a few containers with lids.Materials fee of $30 cash due to instructor at class.

The following three culinary courses will be led by Theresa Agostinelli who has taught cooking classes at the Monroe Township Public Library for several years. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, or just interested in consuming less animal products for health and/or ethical reasons, these classes are for you! We will be preparing Asian-inspired vegan dishes that will show you just how delicious and satisfying vegan cooking can be. Sign up for one class, or all three for the complete experience! This class is appropriate for ages 13 and up.

NEW! THAI VEGAN COOKING

NEW! CHINESE VEGAN COOKING

NEW! JAPANESE VEGAN COOKING

Eating is a Necessity, but cooking is an art.


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NEW! THAI, CHINESE, AND JAPANESE VEGAN COOKING

DOLLARS & SENSEFINANCIAL STRATEGIES FOR A SUCCESSFUL RETIREMENT0500 3 Th: 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 6:30-9:30 p.m. $49This Seminar presented by Joseph P. Silvestri, CFP(R), ChFC, CASL, CLTC, Frank Gordon, CLU, LUTCF, and John Beninato of MetLife Premier Client Group of New Jersey. This course curriculum illustrates how time-tested financial principles can be applied to a variety of financial situations. In addition to receiving the latest facts and figures on retirement planning, you’ll also benefit from visual aids and handouts that are clear, concise, and easy to understand. The instruction is designed to show you a number of financial concepts that will expand your knowledge base. This seminar will present strategies that will help you: make cash work harder; protect your family and your future; invest like the pro; put a price tag on your retirement; understand the ABCs of estate planning. Many people know they need to improve their money management skills and start saving for retirement. All too often, they fail to take the appropriate steps necessary to achieve their goals. This course is an important first step toward acquiring the knowledge and skills you need to make better financial decisions. One workbook per registration; a spouse or guest is welcome at no additional cost.

GET PAID TO TALK0501 1 T: 5/17 6:30-9:00 p.m. $39Ever wonder where audio books and documentaries, children’s material, commercials, and animation get their voice? This single evening, upbeat class will introduce attendees to the expanding world of voice overs. An instructor from Voice Coaches will review what a voice over is, how they are created, and who’s involved. Discussion will include finding your niche, where to look for work opportunities, and how to avoid common mistakes. All will record a short commercial script under the direction of the instructor for playback at the end of class. This is a fun, interactive class for anyone curious about the voice over field!

The following courses will be led by Michael Roberts, CPA/CFP ®,

partner of West Railroad Financial Partners. Michael is also “Certified in Long-Term Care” (the “CLTC”) from the Corporation for Long-Term Care Certification Corporation, Inc.

MAXIMIZE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS0502 1 T: 5/24 6:30-9:00 p.m. $26The choices you make about Social Security retirement benefits last a lifetime. Don’t you want to know the rules? This course will help you understand Social Security and the strategies of how to maximize benefits.

MEDICARE – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW!0503 1 T: 4/26 6:30-9:00 p.m. $26If Medicare eligibility is in your near future, you need accurate information. Join us for this course which will provide an overview of the ins and outs of Medicare and help you understand the basic rules before you apply.

0404 3 T: 4/5-4/19 7:00-9:00 p.m. $107 Don’t miss a night! Join me for the complete Asian-inspired vegan experience! Materials fee of $25 cash due to instructor at each class.


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NEW! CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN0600 10 T: 3/15-5/24 6:00-8:00 p.m. $139Learn the fundamentals of vocabulary and grammar with an emphasis on conversational skills. This course specializes in everyday phrases to help you communicate with speakers of Italian. Course content is enriched by the background of instructor Concetta Anzaldi, a native Italian who teaches the language in various local communities. Class will not meet on 3/29.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

NEW! ARE YOU WATCHING?0700 3 Th: 3/24, 4/7, 4/14 6:30-8:30 p.m. $89Learning to tune-in to – to WATCH - what’s “there” at any given moment — a sensation, an idea, a thought — is the knowledge of your unique potential perfectly informing you. Like the unlocking of a dial-safe, something comfortably clicks. Something opens when you’re aware of what’s there. There is a sense of knowing more than before…and with that, personal fulfillment and confidence are maximized-360°. This educational training will beneficially advance every aspect of your life, as you begin to tune-in to, watch and consider what’s there. Facilitated by Dana Lichtstrahl and includes her book, ARE YOU WATCHING?: Scientific information shines a light on human identity and it’s positively life-changing. Appropriate for ages 16 and up. For more information, visit: www.DanaLichtstrahl.com.

NEW! BRING BACK MOBILITY0701 5 T: 4/5-5/3 6:30-8:00 p.m. $111Instructor Donald Higdon, nationally certified to teach by AmSAT since 2001, will provide a basic appreciation of Alexander Technique principles as a way to ease and release tension habits. The Alexander Technique, taught at the Mayo Clinic, uses gentle thought and movement to restore the natural state you enjoyed in childhood: freedom in movement, free of tension, free of stress, and free of harmful habits. Learn to create your own wellness as a result of how you think, rather than how you medicate. Please bring yoga mat or towel.

NEW! LEARN TO MEDITATE0702 10 Th:3/17-5/26 7:00-8:00 p.m. $8

A regular practice of Meditation helps increase focus and clarity. It also provides a way to harness one’s inner potential and develop a unique balance of EQ and IQ. These guided and interactive sessions will be led by Uday Kumar, Certified Meditation Trainer and a team of Certified Meditation Trainers from from the Heartfulness Institute. Students under age 15 will be taught the Relaxation Technique, while those aged 15 and above will learn Meditation and other advanced techniques. Students interested may continue training at the Meditation Center in Monroe Township. Class will not meet on 3/31.

The following three interactive lectures will be led by Diane Lang, MA, President of DL Counseling, author of Creating Balance and Finding Happiness, and Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Montclair State University. She has offered these courses at Rutgers University, Mount. St. Mary’s College, Ramsey Adult School, and Brookdale Community College.

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NEW! DECLUTTER YOUR LIFE AND REDUCE STRESS0703 1 Th: 4/28 8:00-9:30 p.m. $32Make small changes that will help you to live a more positive and resilient lifestyle. Learn the realistic steps you can take today that will make a HUGE difference in your life. In this interactive workshop you will learn the signs and symptoms of stress and anxiety and the impact it has on your body. Learn your triggers for stress and anger, ways to simplify your life, and live in the now! Feel more empowered, motivated, and healthier. Remember, when you de-clutter your mind, the rest will follow!

NEW! POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY – A PATH TO LASTING HAPPINESS0704 1 Th: 4/28 6:00-7:30 p.m. $32Using positive psychology as the foundation for this class, we will cover happiness, positive thinking and living in the moment. We will discuss methods for controlling and changing our thoughts to become an optimist. Learn necessary steps to creating balance in your life, how to deal with pessimistic people and negative situations, and how to break negative patt erns of thinking that are self–defeating. Join this course and gain tips to live mindfully!

NEW! STRESS LESS & SAVOR MORE0705 1 Th: 5/5 6:00-7:30 p.m. $35Stressed, worried, anxious, tired and/or sleepless? Join us for an impactful 3-part mindfulness session. Being emotionally well is more than just handling stress. It also involves being attentive to your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors whether positive or negative. This session will teach ways to cope effectively with stress, retrain thoughts from negative to positive and manage anger. There will be chair yoga exercises focusing on relieving stress and tension in the body and guided meditation including breathing and concentration techniques. Dawn Lorentz will be co-teaching this informative and relaxing event.


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HISTORY AMERICAN CIVIL WAR0800 1 Th: 4/28 6:30-8:00 p.m. $22This program provides a review of the American Civil War’s social, political, economic, and military conflicts. Instructor Martin Mosho, author and former instructor at Mercer County Community College, will explain why the war was fought with thorough coverage of slavery, major battles, weapons used, casualty analysis, and the role of women and minorities. The war’s tragic aftermath is included in this informative presentation.

UNSUNG HEROINES / WOMEN IN THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR0801 1 T: 5/3 6:30-7:30 p.m. $12This program reveals the remarkable, but little known accomplishments of women, both North and South, during the American Civil War. These heroic volunteers, nurses, spies, and combatants shone in an age when women were expected to stay home. These incredible women defied the culture of their time, surpassed all expectations, and received little historical notice. Instructor Martin Mosho, author and former instructor at Mercer County Community College, will share their story, which is long overdue to be heard.

PSYCHIC CHANNELINGThe following classes will be led by Marc Sky, psychic, hypnotist, mind reader and clairvoyant. Detailed descriptions for each class can be found on Mr. Sky’s website, www.marcsky.com. Simply click to enter, and then review the classes by name under the “NJ/NY Adult Schools” topic.

LOSE WEIGHT WITH HYPNOSIS 0900 1 Th: 4/7 8:30-10:00 p.m. $39You will discover the easy way to start shedding those extra pounds through the power of your mind with hypnosis. Please bring a pillow and a sleeping bag or mat. A materials fee of $10 due to the instructor the night of class for a special reinforcement CD.

PSYCHIC READING0901 1 Th: 3/24 6:45-8:00 p.m. $39You will have your palm read and find out all about love, business, relationships, and more. You will also receive an eight page detailed numerology chart prepared specifically for you by Marc Sky. When you sign up for the class, please provide your first and last name and your birthday.

RELIVING YOUR PAST LIVES0902 1 Th: 4/21 6:45-8:00 p.m. $39Using methods of self-hypnosis, some very interesting things are revealed that could help you improve your life, by looking into your past life! Please bring a pillow and sleeping bag or mat.

SPIRIT ENCOUNTERS0903 1 Th: 3/24 8:30-10:00 p.m. $39Through a guided out-of-body experience you can visit friends and family members so you can reconnect and relive happy times. Please bring a pillow and sleeping bag or mat. A materials fee of $10 due to instructor the night of class for a guiding CD.

SUPERPOWER MEMORY0904 1 Th: 4/7 6:45-8:00 p.m. $39Learn the secrets of developing a near photographic memory with very little effort. Whether you’re a student looking to get better grades or a salesperson who has to remember your customer’s names, you WILL PROFIT from this course. Workbook is included.


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SPORTS & FITNESS

BEGINNER YOGA OFFSITE1000 10 M: 3/14-5/23 6:30-7:30 p.m. $109This course, led by instructor Hope Fisher, will incorporate the many aspects of yoga including positive thought, postures, meditation, and breath. Perfect for all levels of practitioners wanting a slower pace emphasizing thor-ough warm up, basic standing, sitting, and supine postures, mindfulness and focus of breath, as well as protecting back and joints. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, or borrow from the studio.All classes will meet at Hope Yoga, 220 Forsgate Drive, Suite 2A, Jamesburg.Class will not meet on 3/28.

NEW! BOLLYWOOD EXERCISE DANCE CLASSES1001 8 T: 4/5-5/24 7:00-8:00 p.m. $119Inspired by Indian cultural dance movement, comes a calorie-burning, full-body workout! Instructor Pooja Patel of Shivalay Dance Academy, leads the way as you build muscle strength and tone in this fun class which will provide basic lessons and movements of Bollywood dance. Bring a friend and dance the night away!

FULL BODY EXERCISE OFFSITE1002 10 T: 3/15-5/24 4:30-5:30 p.m. $109Get into shape with this total body exercise class! Friendly to all fitness levels, Rochelle Kapel will guide students through a series of one hour classes that will work and tone each muscle from head to toe, helping to improve your flexibility, relieve stress and burn off those calories. All classes will meet at Barclay Brook Elementary School. Class will not meet on 3/29.

TAI CHI1003 10 T: 3/15-5/24 7:00-8:00 p.m. $109Scientific research has shown that the practice of Tai Chi has profound effects on heart health, circulation, bone density, and the brain. Instructor Cheryl George, Certified in Tai Chi, will show you how this complete system of exercise helps improve balance, strength, posture, coordination, concentration, and flexibility. Class will not meet on 3/29.

WATERCRAFT AND SAFE BOATING, PERSONAL1004 T/Th: 3/22 & 3/24 6:30-10:00 p.m. $851004A T/Th: 4/26 & 4/28 6:30-10:00 p.m. $851004B T/Th: 5/24 & 5/26 6:30-10:00 p.m. $85This basic boating class, brought to you by Coast Boating School, LLC, is the approved class for the mandatory certification of all individuals to operate any type of powerboat or personal watercraft. This course covers the basics such as rules of the road, laws and safety. Class is suitable for adults and children twelve years and older. All materials included. NASBLA approval for discount.

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MONROE TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR COURSE PROPOSAL –FALL 2016

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Instructor Last Name Instructor First Name Email Address Home Phone Cell Phone Street Address City, State, Zip Suggested Course Title Suggested Course Description (Please limit to 50 Words) Course Syllabus_______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Class Objectives_______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Will students create or produce something in your class? If so, and it is an arts or crafts item, please e-mail an image to: [email protected] □ Yes □ No Is any prior experience required for a student to take this course? If yes, what do they need? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ What is the ideal class size? □ 6-8 □ 9-12 □ 13-17 □ 18-24 □ 25-30 □ Unlimited How would you accommodate varying levels of experience? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What is your class format? (Check as many as apply) □ Lecture □ Discussion □ Interactive Exercise □ Powerpoint Presentation □ Demonstration □ Instructional Performance □ Hands-on

How many weeks will your class last (1-10) _________ What is your preferred class length? Preferred Hours? □ 1 hr □ 1.5 hr □ 2 hr □ 2.5 hr □ 3 hr __________ pm till __________ pm What is your preferred day? □ Tuesday □ Thursday □ Other _________________ What are your room needs? □ Regular Classroom □ Gym □ Room with Sink □ Kitchen □ Studio □ Off-site Will there be a materials fee? □ Yes □ No Approximate cost: _______________________ Have you taught this class elsewhere? □ Yes Where: __________________________________________ □ No If yes, who can we contact? Name:__________________________________ Phone Number:______________________________ If no, please provide a reference: Name:__________________________________ Phone Number:______________________________ Relationship:________________________________________________________________________ Our FALL 2016 Semester will run from mid-September through early December 2016. Please indicate when you would be available to teach during this period. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What are your equipment and support needs? □ None □ Projector/Screen □ Internet Connection □ Sink □ TV/VCR □ Other ____________________________________________________________________________ What is your suggested bio for the catalogue? (Limit 1 to 2 sentences) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please list credentials if they pertain to your course:______________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Salary □ None □ Other Please indicate if you wish to provide a photo of yourself for inclusion in our brochure: □ Yes □ No E-Mail by 4/15/16 to: [email protected] or mail to: Maria Naumik, Director of Adult Education, 200 Schoolhouse Road, Monroe Twp., NJ 08831


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L *Learn to Meditate...............................................7 Life Drawing.............................................................1 Line Dancing..........................................................2 Lose Weight with Hypnosis.......................................9 M Maximize Your Social Security Retirement Benefits.....6 Medicare - What You Need to Know Now!................6 *Microsoft Excel to Organize Your Life.............5 O Origami Money Art...................................................1 P Portraits....................................................................1 *Positive Psychology - Path to Lasting Happiness....8 Pottery Studio..........................................................1 Psychic Reading.......................................................9 R Reliving Your Past Lives...........................................9 S *Sari - Drape it in Style.......................................2 *Sewing - Beginner/Advanced..........................3 *Social Media Basics............................................5 Spirit Encounters.....................................................9 *Stress Less & Savor More.................................8 *Stuff It!................................................................5 Superpower Memory................................................9 Tai Chi...................................................................10 *Thai Vegan Cooking........................................5,6 U Unsung Heroines/Women in American Civil War......9 W Watercolor Intermediate/Let the Medium Do It!......1 Watercraft & Safe Boating, Personal......................10

MAP & SITE ADDRESSES

2. BARCLAY BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL358 Buckelew Avenue Monroe Township, NJ 08831

1. MONROE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL200 Schoolhouse Rd.Monroe Township, NJ 08831

3. HOPE YOGA STUDIO220 Forsgate Dr., Suite 2AJamesburg, NJ 08831

- Course Index - A *Acrylic Painting Classes................................1 American Civil War..............................................9 *Andy Warhol.................................................3 *Are You Watching?.......................................7 B Ballroom Dancing / Basic....................................2 Beginner Yoga..................................................10 *Beginner Bridge............................................3 *Bollywood Exercise Dance Classes.........2,10*Bring Back Mobility.......................................7 C *Chinese Vegan Cooking.............................5,6 *Claude Monet’s Passion for Art & Cuisine....3 *Conversational Italian...................................7 *Create a Free Website with WordPress.......4 *Create a Website with HTML/CSS Coding...4 D *Declutter Your Life and Reduce Stress........8 Drawing Made Easy!...........................................1 F Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement......6 Full Body Exercise.............................................10 G Get Paid to Talk..................................................6 Guitar/Beginner and Beyond...............................3 I *Intermediate Bridge.....................................4 *Introduction to the iPad and App Store......4 J *Japanese Vegan Cooking...........................5,6 *Just Google It................................................4

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Spring Calendar - Tuesday classes will begin on March 15, 2016 and Thursday classes begin on March 17, 2015.

Registration Questions – Please call 732-521-1500 x5248 between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

REGISTRATION WALK-INS AT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ARE STRONGLY DISCOURAGED.

Eligibility – All adults and students over 10 years of age where appears, regardless of residence are welcome in the Community Education Program. Discounts – A five dollar ($5.00) senior discount is offered to those 60 years and older, as well as any employee of the Monroe Township Board of Education. Please note: there are no discounts on any course priced $12 or less. Materials Fees –Must be paid to the instructor on the first night of class. Cash is preferred.

Refund and withdrawal – We will gladly refund course fee if we cancel a class. All withdrawals within one week (7 days) prior to the class start will receive a refund minus an $8 processing fee. No refunds or credits will be granted when you withdraw from a one night class with an $8 fee, however you may send a friend in your place last minute if you are unable to attend.

Returned Checks – A $40 fee will be imposed for checks returned unpaid by the bank.

Sites and Room Assignments – Classes are held at the Monroe Township High School on 200 Schoolhouse Road unless otherwise noted in the course description. Room assignments will be posted at reception desk.

Changes – This program reserves the right to cancel courses, change times, locations and instructors.

Emergency Closings – If schools have been closed during the day Community Education classes will also be cancelled. If inclement weather conditions become severe late in the day, listen to WCTC (1450 AM) between 3:00 and 7:00 p.m.

REGISTER EARLY! – You can register by mail as soon as you view this brochure. Feel free to share brochure using our website at www.monroe.k12.nj.us and click onto the information tab and go into Community Education. Mail-in registration continues until the beginning of each class, but don’t leave it until the last minute. YOUR registration could make the difference between having enough student enrollment to run the class or cancelling due to insufficient registration. You can assume that you are in the class of your choice unless you hear from us. Registration will not be acknowledged unless the class is cancelled.

MONROE TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORM Make Check payable to: MTBOE • Mail to: Community Education, 423 Buckelew Ave., Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 Name Address City State Zip Phone: Cell Home E-‐mail: Course # Title Tuition $ Course # Title Tuition $ Course # Title Tuition $ Total ……………………………………………………………………………………………….....$ Less Senior or Employee Discount per course……………………….…….…….-‐$ Total Enclosed……………………………………….…..$

Monroe Township Schools An Equal Opportunity School District

Dr. Michael G. Kozak, Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Dori Alvich, Assistant Superintendent Mr. Michael Gorski, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Board of Education

Mr. Steven Riback, President Mr. Tom Nothstein, Vice President

Ms. Michele Arminio ◊ Mr. Marvin I. Braverman Ms. Jill DeMaio ◊ Mr. Lew Kaufman

Ms. Kathy Kolupanowich ◊ Ms. Dawn Quarino Mr. Frank Russo

Jamesburg Representative

Mr. Paul Rutsky

Student Board Members Syed Ateeb Jamal ◊ Nicholas Tharney

Monroe Township Community Education Program

Ms. Maria Naumik, Director Ms. Wendy Cerbie, Secretary

E X C I T I N G P R O G R A M A D D I T I O N S

Acrylic Painting Classes Claude Monet’s Passion for Art & Cuisine

Andy Warhol Sewing – Beginner/Advanced Beginner Bridge

Bollywood Exercise Dance Class Intermediate Bridge Stuff It! Create a Free Website with WordPress Microsoft Excel

Create a Website Using HTML/CSS Coding Just Google It!

Microsoft Excel to Organize Your Life Thai Vegan Cooking

Learn to Meditate Conversational Italian Are You Watching?

Sari – Drape it in Style Bring Back Mobility Stress Less & Savor More

Chinese Vegan Cooking Japanese Vegan Cooking

Introduction to the iPad and App Store Social Media Basics

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT The Monroe Township Board of Education supports equal educational opportunities for all adult education students and will take every possible measure to guarantee this right. No registrant shall be discriminated against in admission to or in obtaining any advantage, privilege, or courses of study in the Community Education Program by reason of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender identity or expression disability, liability for military service, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit genetic testing). Any registrant or employee who alleges that there has been an incident of discrimination should report the allegation, in writing to: Affirmative Action Officer, Dr. Dori Alvich, Monroe Township Board of Education, 423 Buckelew Avenue, Monroe Township, NJ 08831, telephone (732) 521-1500.

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