summer 2016 community and professional education catalog

COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONA C a t a l o g o f P r o f e s s i o n a l D e v e l o p m e n t a n d P e r s o n a l G r o w t h C l a s s e s

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Instructor Ellen Ehrlich teaches Ballet Barre and PilatesMat courses at Hudson Valley.

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Summer AcademyJuly 10 - August 18 morning and afternoon programs

Athletics June 26 - August 4

Circus TheatricksJuly 24 - August 18 four sessions

Theater WorkshopJuly 10 - 21

Technology Enrichment Program July 10 - 14 for middle school students at Bethlehem Middle School

July 10 - 14 for high school students at TEC-SMART (Malta)

July 17 - 21 for middle school students at TEC-SMART (Malta)

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Registration form and information about: • Professional CEUs • Parking • Refunds/Cancellations are available at the back of this course catalog.

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Whether it’s finding a new hobby, a new fitness routine or a pathway to a new career, now is thetime to start reaching your goals! Dive inside to discover a course or workshop that can enrich your life personally or professionally.

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THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY and PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONHudson Valley Community College

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Arts & Crafts pg. 2

Business & Financial Planning pg. 3

Center for Creative Retirement pg. 4 - 5

Certificate Programs pg. 6 - 8

Communication pg. 9

Computer Account Information pg. 10

Computers pg. 10

Cooking pg. 11 - 12

Driver Training pg. 13

Motorcycle Courses pg. 14

Health & Fitness pg. 15 - 18

High School Equivalency pg. 19

Certificate of Residence Information pg. 19

Kids On Campus pg. 20

Programs for Professionals pg. 21

College Preparation pg. 21

Registration Form pg. 22

Registration Information pg. 23

Course Index pg. 24

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SUMMER 2017

Arts & Crafts

2 Community Education • (518) 629-7339 Summer 2017

Caleb’s BasketYou will find lots of uses for this very sturdy,extra-large, round storage basket, great forhats and mittens or toys and even suitable as a small hamper. It measures 13” tall by 12” wide. Woven with varying sizes of natural reed and dyed reed for the “crossstitch” embellishment, it is finished off withhand-carved oak handles. Please bring toclass: scissors, spring-type clothespins, tape measure and pencil. Course fee includes $34 materials fee.71020 $692 Sessions, DCC B05Wed., 6/14 - 6/21, 6 - 9 p.m.Joyce Flower, Instructor

Sewing 101In this class, you will learn the basics ofsewing, including the differences betweenthreads and fabrics and more. The instructorwill also teach you anything you want toknow about your sewing machine. Even if you have sewn before, you will still learnsomething from this class. You will also makea super simple tote bag in the class. You mustbring your own machine and supplies. Pleasesee materials list for this class listed atwww.hvcc.edu/communityed/courseinfo.71018 $494 Sessions, DCC B05Mon., 6/5 - 6/26, 6 - 8 p.m.Fatima Bey, Instructor

Drawing for the Absolute Beginner Have you always been interested in drawing, but never really knew how to get started? If so, then this is definitely thecourse for you! Gain a solid foundation andunderstanding of the basics of drawing andbecome the artist you've always dreamed you could be!

You'll gain a solid understanding of the manytools of the trade. You'll become intimately familiar with paper types, drawing styles, rendering techniques, and the basic principalof perspective, layout, design, lighting, vol-ume, and space. You'll even discover how best to get in touch with your right brain.

If you have an interest in learning what it'slike to draw or would love to increase yourcurrent knowledge in the field of art and illustrating, then this course aims to fulfill all of your needs. This course is taught onlinethrough Ed2go. You will receive your user-name and password via email within oneweek of registration. More detailed informa-tion on this course can be found atwww.ed2go.com/hvcc. 71043 $99Online Course Dates: 6/14 - 8/4/17

Introduction to Interior Design Are you a creative person with an eye for design? If so, this course will show you how to transform plain livingspaces into beautiful and functional rooms.

Interior design takes training as well as talent, and these lessons will give you theknow-how you need to design a room fromfloor to ceiling. You'll delve into color theory,industry trends, spatial arrangements, floorplans, traditional and modern interior designideas, and other basics. In addition, you'll ex-plore a range of careers in interior design andget insider tips for entering this exciting field.

Because interior design is constantly evolving,you'll also learn about some of the latesttrends affecting the industry. You'll investigate"green" sustainable design, and you'll findout how to modify your designs for peoplewith special needs.

As you master design skills step-by-step, you'll complete your first project: a fully developed room design complete with spatiallayout, lighting, and finish selections. Yournew knowledge and hands-on practice willgive you the confidence you need to start creating beautiful residential interiors foryourself and others.

This course is taught online through Ed2go.You will receive your username and passwordvia email within one week of registration.More detailed information on this course can be found at www.ed2go.com/hvcc71054 $99Online Course Dates: 6/14 - 8/4/2017

Off-campus art classes can be found on page 4 & 5.

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SoulCollage®: A Three-Week Introductory CourseSoulCollage® is a flexible and creativeprocess of selecting images and mak-ing collages on matte boards to de-velop an ongoing, pictorial journey ofone’s life. In this three-week course,you will be introduced to the SoulCol-lage® process, and receive step-by-step instructions on how to create 5x8cards that tell the story of your life. Reflective and meditative, the processpromotes a sense of wellbeing.

Classes will cover important influencesincluding family, ancestors, pets andfriends. In the last class, we’ll discusshow to use a journal to recordthoughts and feelings about the collages that you create. 71025 $653 Sessions,DCC 138Thurs., 6/1 - 6/15, 6 - 8 p.m.Nancy Lyons and Faith Green, Instructors

SoulCollage®: Discover Your WisdomSoulCollage® is a creative collageprocess. You will select images andmake collages on 5x8 matte boards,developing a pictorial journey of yourlife. In this two-hour beginner’s class,you’ll be introduced to the SoulCol-lage® process, and receive instructionson how to create your own, personalcollages. Use the cards you create forself-discovery, and a deeper under-standing of your relationships withfamily, friends and the world aroundus. Reflective and meditative, theprocess promotes a sense of well-being. 71033 $291 Session, DCC 138Sat., 7/29, 10 a.m. - NoonNancy Lyons and Faith Green, Instructors

Course descriptions are subject to changewithout notice.

Stocks, Bonds, and Investing: Oh, My!Looking for a good solid class in the basics of stocks, bonds, finance and investing? Haven't the slightest clue how to prepare for retirement, pay for college, oreven manage your personal finances? Wishyou had some guidance to put your financesinto clear and understandable perspective?And do you wish you could do it all withouthaving to pay a broker or a financial advisor?Well, look no further. The class you need isright here!

This enjoyable class gets you through the fundamentals of investing and not onlyteaches you about the stock markets, 401k plans, and retirement, but will addresspersonal financial issues that are often ignored. This course is taught online through Ed2go. You will receive your user-name and password via email within oneweek of registration. More detailed infor-mation on this course can be found atwww.ed2go.com/hvcc. 71045 $99Online Course Dates: 6/14 - 8/4/17

Start Your Own Small Business Learn how to take your dream of starting a business and put it into action. In this class, you'll learn everything you need to know about starting a business. You'll begin by discovering the tricks to picking the right opportunity for you. Next, you'll learn how to develop proven marketing techniques toeasily build sales. Since every business needsmoney, we'll discuss traditional and nontra-ditional financing options. Finally, you'll learneasy-to-implement employee-management procedures and how to write business policies that help you build your business.

You, as a business owner, need to manage all your limited resources. One resource thatoften gets overlooked is your time. In the final lesson, you'll learn time-managementtechniques especially for entrepreneurs. While taking this course, you'll discover the secrets that separate the successful entrepreneurs from the struggling ones. This course is taught online through Ed2go.You will receive your username and passwordvia email within one week of registration.More detailed information on this course can be found at www.ed2go.com/hvcc. 71044 $99Online Course Dates: 6/14 - 8/4/17

Notary Public Review Workshop - Prepare for the NYS Exam This workshop prepares you for the New YorkState Notary Public test and will provide youwith a comprehensive view of the NotaryPublic Office. Confusing laws, concepts andprocedures will be clearly explained and clari-fied. Examples will be provided to illuminatesituations that a notary public office is likelyto encounter. Topics include avoiding conflictsof interest, maintaining professional ethics,charging proper fees, handling special situa-tions, when to defer to an attorney and mini-mizing legal liability. This workshop is a mustfor notary public candidates who want to become fully aware of the authority, dutiesand responsibilities involved in this office. All materials will be provided, including website links to NYS Department of State licensing information, booklets and forms.Also featured is an 80-question practice examthat attempts to emulate the actual New YorkState mandatory exam. Course fee includes a$5 materials fee. 60616 $361 Session, DCC 138Thurs., 5/11, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

71019 $36 1 Session, ADM 102Wed., 7/26, 12 - 4 p.m.Victor Bujanow, Instructor

Business & Financial Planning

Where Does All My Money Go? Ever get frustrated that you never seem to get ahead? Are you and your family constantly arguing about money?Do you ever wonder where your money wentlast month? Do you have trouble savingmoney? Do you wish you had financial secu-rity? Want to work on paying down your debtbut don't know where to find the money?

This course will teach you the very basics ofhow to get control of your finances ratherthan letting them control you. It is the helpyou need before learning about investing,debt elimination, retirement or college plan-ning. There aren't many places that you cango to learn these principles, so take advantageof this opportunity to learn online.

Start to make conscious decisions aboutspending and saving. Find out where yourmoney goes. Make your own informed choices about where you want it to go. Learn how to fund your dreams and how tosave money for everything from emergenciesto vacations. If you have ever felt lost aboutwhere to start working on your finances, thiscourse is for you. This course is taught onlinethrough Ed2go. You will receive your user-name and password via email within oneweek of registration. More detailed informa-tion on this course can be found atwww.ed2go.com/hvcc. 71046 $99Online Course Dates: 6/14 - 8/4/17

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PLEASE NOTE: Fees for materials are non-refundable less than five business days prior to the start of the course.

NYC Bus Trip A bus will leave at 7 a.m. from CrossgatesCommons (behind Wal-Mart) for New YorkCity. The bus will drop you off and pick you upfrom the Bryant Park area in Manhattan, leav-ing New York City at 7 p.m. The outing is forthe bus trip only. Arrangements for the daywill be left open for you to do whatever youplease. A small donation will be collected onthe bus for driver gratuity. Course fee includesa $29 materials fee.70947 $401 Session, Meeting at Crossgates CommonsWed., 6/21, 7 a.m. DepartureJoyce Feiring, Coordinator

Culinary Adventure: Central Troy Historic District Food TourThe Central Troy Historic District Food Tour is aleisurely three-hour, 1.5 mile walk with plentyof refreshing stops (five different food/bever-age tastings), so it’s suited for most ages andfitness levels. Experience the vibrant culinaryscene that surrounds Troy’s amazing farmer’smarket. This tour ends in time for you to shopthe market and meet the local farmers andvendors. Put on your walking shoes for an en-tertaining and delicious way to learn aboutTroy and the role food is playing in bringingthe city back to life. We will sprinkle in history,architecture and culture to round out yourperfect Saturday in the Collar City. Food tourshelp tell the story a city in a delicious way:they're about tasting local foods and gettingexposure to the entrepreneurs who are bring-ing creativity to their city. Wear comfortablewalking shoes, come hungry - by the end youwill have eaten a complete brunch/lunch.Course fee includes $40 materials fee.

71016 $551 Session, 275 River Street, TroySat., 6/17, 9:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.

71017 $551 Session, 275 River Street, TroySat., 7/8, 9:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.Amy Koren-Roth of Taste of Troy Food Tours,Instructor

Gravestone RestorationWorkshopOld burying grounds need your help. Thishands-on workshop will teach you how tosafely clean, epoxy and mortar marble gravestones dating from the mid-19th century. Participants will learn how to handle propercleaning agents and materials to reset and secure stones that memorialize people whohave long been forgotten. The goal of thisworkshop is to educate cemetery enthusiastsin the art of gravestone restoration andpreservation using best practices defined bythe Association of Gravestone Studies.

Joe Ferrannini of Grave Stone Matters hasmade simple to complex repairs to thousandsof old monuments in his decades-long careeras a professional cemetery preservationist.Learn from the master in a beautiful, Victorianera cemetery. This workshop is completelyhands-on. Dress appropriately to work out-side. Bring gloves (and a garden kneeler ifneeded) as we will be working with specialepoxy and mortars to make repairs. All toolsand materials are included. (Tents will be provided if necessary.) Please bring your ownlunch or we will order from a local deli (notincluded in course fee.)This fun, informativeand relaxing workshop is suitable for all skilllevels. Course fee includes $45 materials fee. 70965 $551 Session, St. Agnes Cemetery Sat., 6/3, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Kelly Grimaldi, Coordinator Joe Ferrannini, Instructor

Sketch Club: Keeping A Nature JournalAt every moment, wherever you are, you canuse a simple sketchbook as a place to recordyour observations of the natural world. Itmight include sketches or drawings, writtendescriptions or notes, photographs, poems,natural objects such as leaves or flowers, orscientific data such as lists or wildlife tallies.Join instructor Carol Coogan as she lends support, advice and inspiration to your ownnature journal practice. Bring a favorite draw-ing/writing implement and a sketchbook ifyou have one, or a sketchbook will be avail-able for purchase: a slim paperback "starter"book for $5, or a 5.5" X 8" hardcover for $10. Carol Coogan is an artist, illustrator, designer,writer, instructor and trained SoulCollage®

facilitator. She uses sketchbooks and visualjournals as part of the process of developmentof ideas and designs for her professionalwork, and also for her own personal enjoy-ment. Carol created the “Backyard Natural-ist,” a newspaper feature she wrote andillustrated for the Times Union for 10 years.She also is the weekly op-ed artist for the Altamont Enterprise and illustrates and de-signs stationery for Crane & Co. on a freelancebasis. Course fee includes $40 materials fee.71015 $505 Sessions, St. Agnes Cemetery Thurs., May 25, June 29, July 27, August 31,September 2810:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Kelly Grimaldi, Coordinator Carol Coogan, Instructor

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Please note: several of these trips and tours includes a materials fee for admission and/or meals. This fee is non-refundable five business days prior tothe start of the course. Directions and additional information about off-campus tours and trips are posted at www.hvcc.edu/communityed/courseinfo


By the Pond Plein Air Painting Workshop Come experience a relaxing weekend in thelovely Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery locatedat 2501 Troy Road (Route 7) in Niskayuna.We’ll sit at an easel by a beautiful pond andlearn to paint using acrylics and oils on can-vas. Trees surrounding the pond will provideshade and dappled light on the sparklingwater. This class is perfect for painters of allskill levels. Paints, brushes and canvas will beprovided. Cold beverages and refreshmentsare included. You will receive a total of sixhours of professional instruction by a highlyaccomplished artist/teacher in our area.Course fee includes $80 materials fee. 71014 $902 Sessions, Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery Thurs. and Fri., 7/27 - 7/28, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Kelly Grimaldi, Coordinator Karen Woodin, Instructor

Explore The Governor’sMansionJoin us as we explore The Executive Mansionwhere 32 of New York’s 56 governors haveresided. The Mansion was built in 1856 as asimple two-story home and has evolved intothe elaborate Queen Anne style it is today.The tour will focus on past and present NewYork State governors, architectural history, fur-nishing and artwork. You must register by6/14 for this tour.71061 $101 Session, Meet at 138 Eagle Street in AlbanyThurs., 6/29, 11 a.m. - NoonJoyce Feiring, Coordinator

Root for the Home Team:Tour “The Joe”The Tri-City ValleyCats are a Minor LeagueBaseball affiliate team of the Houston Astros.As member of the New York-Penn League,their rivals include affiliates of the Mets, Yankees and Red Sox organizations. They playhome games at the Joseph L. Bruno Stadium,or “The Joe” as some fans call it. This year theValleyCats will host the All-Star game. It willbe a wonderful opportunity to watch the bestplayers of the New York Penn league.

Get ready to kick off the 2017 season by touring the stadium…take a look at theirgreat facilities, hear what’s new for the coming year and get a look at the battingcage and locker room.70816 $101 Session, ValleyCats office at Hudson Valley Community CollegeThurs., 6/8, 10 - 11:30 a.m.Jean Chenette, Coordinator


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CENTER FOR CREATIVE RETIREMENT

Dutch Apple CruiseAll aboard the Dutch Apple for a 2 ½ hourlock cruise, complete with sandwiches, salad,coffee, tea and dessert! Take in the scenic andhistoric Hudson River. Bring your binoculars tobest see the birds and wildlife that live alongthe river’s edge. The Dutch Apple sails rain orshine, but offers the best of both worlds withsunshine and breezes on the exterior deck orthe protection of a fully enclosed and climate-controlled interior. Join us for a fun and relax-ing afternoon cruising the Hudson! Pleasewear comfortable low heeled or soled shoesfor your safety. Course fee includes a $36 materials fee.71062 $461 Session, 141 Broadway in AlbanyMon., 7/2412:30 p.m. boarding, 1 - 3:30 p.m. cruiseJoyce Feiring, Coordinator

PET EDUCATIONAL TRAINING SERVICES

Pet Education CertificateProgram The Pet Education Certificate course offers avariety of resources to help you begin or en-hance your career working with animals. Career paths may include pet-sitting, kennelwork, daycare, training, working for a veteri-narian and other animal-related fields. Topicswill include pet health and illness, communi-cation, basic hygiene care for pets and evenwriting a resume and preparing for an inter-view. In order to successfully complete thisprogram and be eligible for a certificate, youmust successfully complete the online course,complete a pet First Aid/CPR class and com-plete at least 54 hours of internships at an approved animal care facility within six monthof the end of the course. 70828 $400Online Course Dates: 6/6 - 8/8

Pet CPR and First Aid Whether you are a pet owner or just a petlover, this class will provide critical knowledgethat could help save a pet's life. Students willneed to purchase at least one textbook as partof the online portion of this course. Approxi-mate cost is $20. 70710 $86Online Course Dates: 6/6 - 6/27

Starting a Pet Business In order to stand out in the pet industry today you need to think outside the box and do your research. This course will saveyou time and money by giving you the tools to do it right the first time. You will be guidedto free resources to start your business. Courseincludes a 30-minute personal phone consul-tation with Pet Estates Inc. owners Don orMary Lynn Gagnon. 70829 $85Online Course Dates: 7/6 - 7/20

Know you want to work with animals but aren't sure which pet program to choose? Please contact the course instructorMary Lynn Gagnon ([email protected]).

Mary Lynn, the owner of Pet Estates Inc. and Merry Lynn Kennels, and has been a successful pet business owner and leader in the pet business field for more than 24 years.

Certificate Programs

Paralegal Certificate Course This intensive, nationally acclaimed program isdesigned for beginning and advanced legalworkers. You will be trained to assist trial at-torneys, interview witnesses, investigate com-plex fact patterns, research the law and assistin preparing cases for courtroom litigation.The instruction is practice-oriented and relatesto those areas of the law in which legal assis-tants are in most demand.

The online paralegal course is split into twoparts: Introduction to Paralegal Studies andAdvanced Paralegal Concepts. All registeredstudents will be enrolled in both sections,which will be completed consecutively. Introduction to Paralegal Studies providesthe foundation for the study of paralegalism.During the seven-week course, you will gainan understanding of the American legal system and learn how you can be of assis-tance in the exciting field of law. Courseworkis equivalent to 45 class hours of study. Advanced Paralegal Concepts takes overwhere the introduction leaves off. In thisseven-week course, you will learn the ad-vanced skills of legal research and writing, formal and informal advocacy, and appellateprocedure. Coursework in the advancedcourse is equivalent to an additional 45 classhours of study.

This is an accelerated course. While there areno prerequisites, you will be expected to com-plete a significant amount of homework andyou can anticipate spending an average of 12hours per week reading and completing writ-ing assignments.


Successful graduates of this program will beawarded a certificate of completion. To receivethe certificate, you must pass six quizzes andsuccessfully complete five legal documentwriting assignments.

Please note: paid access to the Westlaw on-line legal library is offered through the Centerfor Legal Studies and is strongly recom-mended to complete the second part of thecourse. Students have access to Westlaw atHudson Valley Community College. However,at this time, the Westlaw database can onlybe accessed from the Marvin Library on cam-pus. Textbooks that accompany the instructionof this course are available for purchase in thecollege's bookstore or through the Center forLegal Studies at 1 (800) 522-7737. Additionalinformation for the Paralegal CertificateCourse can be obtained atwww.legalstudies.com.70201 $1289Online Course, 6/26 - 8/11 & 8/21 - 10/6

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Certified Medical AdministrativeAssistant with Medical Billingand Coding$3,195CRN: 70202, 500 Hours

CPC Administrative Medical Specialistwith Medical Billing and Coding isgeared towards students who are interested in obtaining a career in thehealthcare industry, but have little to no experience within the sector.

Upon completion of this program, youwill be prepared to sit for the CertifiedProfessional Coder (CPC) exam, offeredby the American Academy of Profes-sional Coders (AAPC) and the CertifiedMedical Administrative Assistant(CMAA) exam offered by NationalHealthcareer Association (NHA). Vouchers for both exams are includedwith this program.

Medical Transcription and Medical Terminology$1,995CRN: 70203, 300 Hours

This program will give you the knowl-edge and skills to start a new career as a medical transcriptionist. To work in thisfield, you need to understand and cor-rectly spell medical terms. This programincludes complete medical terminologytraining to set you up for success.

Your transcription equipment and materials are included.

Veterinary Assistant $1,995CRN: 70204, 170 Hours

This online program with prepare you to become a productive member of aveterinary team. You'll learn about everyaspect of veterinary assisting, includinganatomy and physiology, animal restraint, laboratory sample collection, assisting in surgery and dentistry, prescription preparation, and taking radiographs.

*All course prices are subject to change without notice.

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Prepare for employment in someof today’s hottest careers with acomprehensive, affordable, andself-paced online career trainingprogram.

Complete any of these programsentirely from your home or officeand at any time of the day or night.

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A to Z Grant WritingLearn how to research and develop relationships with potential fundingsources, organize grant writing campaigns and prepare proposals.

Accounting Fundamentals Give yourself skills that are in high demand by exploring corporate accounting with a veteran instructor.

Conversational Japanese Whether you want to learn for businesstravel or just for fun, you’ll find thiscourse makes it easy and enjoyable forbeginners.

Creating WordPress WebsitesDiscover how to easily create blogs andwebsites with WordPress, the world'smost popular Web publisher.

Discover Sign LanguageDiscover the fun of learning sign language and using your hands to communicate with Deaf people.

GMAT PreparationTaking this course will provide you withtest taking techniques and methods forimproving your score on the GMAT exam.

Grammar RefresherGain confidence in your ability to produce clean, grammatically correctdocuments and speeches.

Homeschool with SuccessIn this course you will delve into the history of homeschooling and examineits status today in all 50 states.

Human Anatomy and PhysiologyGain a greater appreciation and understanding of the marvelous complexity of the human body.

Intermediate Microsoft ExcelTake your Microsoft Excel skills to the next level as you master charts, PivotTables, Slicers, Sparklines and other advanced Excel features.

Introduction to Google Analytics Learn how to track and generate trafficto your website, create reports and analyze data with Google's free, state-of-the-art Web analytics tools.

Introduction to Lightroom 5Learn how to use the tools in AdobePhotoshop Lightroom 5 to organize andedit your images, fine-tune lighting andcolor, and develop an efficient imageprocessing workflow.

Introduction to Microsoft AccessTake control over your data! Whetheryou’re a novice or an experienced database user, this course will show you how to harness the full power of Microsoft Access.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel Become proficient in Microsoft Excel and discover countless shortcuts, tricks,and features for creating and formattingworksheets quickly and efficiently.

Mastering Public SpeakingIn this fun and hands-on course, you will find out how to talk confidently and persuasively to both large audiencesand small groups.

Nonprofit Fundraising EssentialsTake your first step toward a rewardingcareer in fundraising for nonprofit organizations!

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Getting Paid to Talk: Voice-Overs as a Profession Have you ever been told you have a greatvoice? From audio books and cartoons to documentaries, commercials and more, thisclass will introduce you to the growing field of voice-overs. Learn what the pros look for,how to prepare and where to find work inyour area! We’ll discuss industry pros andcons and play samples from working voiceprofessionals. In addition, you’ll have an op-portunity to record a short professional scriptunder the direction of our teacher. This class islots of fun, realistic and a great first step foranyone interested in the voice-over field. Formore info please visit:www.voicecoaches.com. 70197 $151 Session, ADM 106Thurs., 6/29, 6:30 - 9 p.m.Creative Voice Development, Instructor

English as a Second LanguageThis course is designed to help beginning-levelEnglish language students develop and prac-tice their listening, speaking, reading and writ-ing skills. It is supplemented by instruction inAmerican customs and practices to help stu-dents understand the appropriate vocabularyand conversation style to use in different situ-ations. Emphasis is placed on speaking in dif-ferent situations and with different audiences,developing the reading skills necessary to un-derstand basic sources of information, andavoiding common grammar errors in writingemails and short communications.71021 $1195 Sessions, WIL 112Mon., - Fri., 7/10 - 7/14, 9 a.m. - Noon

71022 $1195 Sessions, WIL 112Mon., - Fri., 7/17 - 7/21, 9 a.m. - NoonElaine Friedman, Instructor

Communication

Grammar Refresher Whatever your goals, a grasp of English grammar will help you refine your communication skills. You'll explore the basics of English grammar,like sentence structure and punctuation, andmore advanced concepts, like logic and clarity.Along the way, a patient hands-on instructorwill always support you. Have some fun withgrammar lessons that include a touch ofhumor, straightforward, accessible examples,and lots of interactive exercises. Reacquaintyourself with old rules, meet some new ones,and discover your own grammatical strengths.

This course is taught online through Ed2go.You will receive your username and passwordvia email within one week of registration.More detailed information on this course canbe found at www.ed2go.com/hvcc. 71039 $99Online Course Dates: 6/14 - 8/4/17

Instant Italian This dynamic course will teach you how to express yourself comfortably in Italian. You'll learn practical, everyday words and phrases thatwill make your stay in Italy more enjoyable.You'll read, hear, and practice dialogues basedon typical situations that you're likely to en-counter while staying in Italy. The dialoguesand follow-up exercises of each lesson willteach you to communicate in Italian in a widevariety of settings. You'll be surprised by howquickly and easily you can learn many usefulexpressions in Italian!



Get Assertive! Are you tired of being intimi-dated and treated badly by others? Learn specific techniques to become more assertive in all parts of yourlife. Discover how people manipulate you andhow you submit to being a victim. Understandthe difference between passive, aggressive,and assertive behaviors, and see how innerdialogues keep people acting in passive ways.Explore ways to change your inner dialogue,such as using affirmations and visualization,creating new labels for yourself and others,and keeping a journal.


A to Z Grant WritingA to Z Grant Writing is an invigorating and informative course that will equip you with the skills andtools you need to enter the exciting field ofgrant writing! You'll learn how to raiseneeded funds by discovering how and whereto look for potential funders who are a goodmatch for your organization. You'll also learnhow to network and develop true partner-ships with a variety of funders, how to organ-ize a successful grant writing campaign, andhow to put together a complete proposalpackage.

This course speaks mainly to nonprofit organi-zations, schools, religious institutions, andmunicipalities seeking grants from founda-tion, corporate, government, and individualdonors. It's also an excellent primer for indi-viduals who wish to become grant writingconsultants or community grant writing vol-unteers.

Many of this course's elements also easilytranslate to the for-profit field and to individ-ual artists, and material specifically designedfor businesses and individuals is included. Nomatter who you are or what level of experi-ence you have, you'll find the A to Z of writingand submitting successful proposals hereThis course is taught online through Ed2go.You will receive your username and passwordvia email within one week of registration.More detailed information on this course canbe found at www.ed2go.com/hvcc. 71048 $99Online Course Dates: 6/14 - 8/4/17

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the same time.

Please visit www.hvcc.edu/kidscamps

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Computers


Introduction to ExcelInterested in learning Excel or just brushing upyour skills? Regardless of your profession, thisclass offers valuable skills that you shouldn'tmiss out on. You'll learn how to navigate Mi-crosoft Excel and enter, edit and format data.We will cover converting to PDFs, controllingdata input, choosing the right layout for yourneeds and protecting your work. We also willuse built in-functions such as Sum, Average,Min and Max, and apply conditional format-ting to highlight data in your worksheet thatmeet specific conditions and rules. Basic com-puter knowledge is required to take this class.This is a hands-on class, and you will needyour HVCC username and password. Coursefee includes a $5 computer fee. 71023 $694 Sessions, BTC 204Sat., 6/3 - 6/24, 9 - 11 a.m.Mizanur Rahman, Instructor

Yes, You Can Take It WithYou! Getting Started WithGoogle DriveIn our connected world, storing documentsand files “in the cloud” has many advantages.Among these advantages is real-time collabo-ration across town and around the word andhaving access to your files wherever you areon whatever connected device (laptop, desk-top, tablet, phone, etc.) you have. This two-hour workshop will provide an introduction to the free storage options offered throughGoogle Drive, tips on how to organize yourfiles in the cloud and an introduction toGoogle’s cloud-based word processor, GoogleDocs. This is a hands-on class, and you willneed your HVCC username and password.Course fee includes a $5 computer fee.71024 $191 Session, BTC 204Mon., 6/12, 6 - 8 p.m.David Hansen, Instructor

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2013 Knowing how to write reports and letters using Microsoft Word is a basicskill needed in nearly any job. This powerfulword-processing program lets you profession-ally type, edit, format, spell check, and printdocuments.

In this course, you'll master all the basics ofMicrosoft Word. You'll learn how to add, movethrough, and edit text; move words from onepart of your document to another; work ontwo or more documents simultaneously;

change the size or appearance of text; changemargins and tab settings; automatically cen-ter, right align, justify, and indent text; usetools such as the grammar checker, spellchecker, and thesaurus; and save, retrieve,copy, organize, and print your documents. Thiscourse is taught online through Ed2go. Youwill receive your username and password viaemail within one week of registration. Moredetailed information on this course can befound at www.ed2go.com/hvcc. 71051 $99Online Course Dates: 6/14 - 8/4/17

Introduction to Microsoft Access Take control over your data! Whether you're a novice or an experienceddatabase user, this course will show you how to harness the full power of Microsoft Access 2013.

In these practical and project-oriented lessons,you'll learn how to use this award-winningMS Office software to create and customizetables. You'll build relationships between yourtables to eliminate redundancies and slashdata entry time. And you'll discover how toachieve huge reductions in data entry errorsby setting default values, creating validationrules, and building input masks. This course istaught online through Ed2go. You will receiveyour username and password via email withinone week of registration. More detailed infor-mation on this course can be found atwww.ed2go.com/hvcc. 71049 $99Online Course Dates: 6/14 - 8/4/17

Introduction to Photoshop CCPhotoshop is the world's most popular photo-editing program. Artists, photographers, designers and hobby-ists all rely on Adobe Photoshop for imagecreation and editing.

Discover the fastest and most effective waysto use Photoshop from an expert and formercolumnist for Photoshop User magazine (whohas twice been nominated for the PhotoshopHall of Fame). You will need to have AdobePhotoshop CC installed on your computer. This course is taught online through Ed2go.You will receive your online Ed2go usernameand password via email within one week ofregistration. More detailed information on thiscourse can be found at www.ed2go.com/hvcc.71050 $99Online Course Dates: 6/14 - 8/4/17

If your course requires a computer account, and you are a new student, you will receive two envelopes, one containing your username and the otheryour password, in the mail.

If you are a returning student and you no longer have your username and/orpassword you can contact the Office ofCommunity and Professional Educationat (518) 629-7339, and we can resetyour password and send both your user-name and new password to you in themail. Please make this request at leastone week before your course begins. If you do not have your username andpassword on the day your class begins,you can come to the Office of Commu-nity and Professional Education (duringbusiness hours) in the Guenther Enroll-ment Services Center, Room 252 andwith photo ID we can reset your pass-word. Students can also go to the Com-puter Learning Center in the basement of the Marvin Library to have their pass-word reset.

Your username is defined as the first initial of your first name, followed by ahyphen(-), followed by up to 13 charac-ters of your last name (all lowercase, no spaces or other special characters).The password is randomly generated.Please go to http://my.hvcc.edu and usethe MyHudsonValley Portal to changeyour password to something that will be easier to remember. You will findmore detailed information regardingcomputer access atwww.hvcc.edu/login-help.html.

Bring both your username and password to your course, as you willneed it to access the computer duringclass. Course instructors do not have theability to reset or view student pass-words. It is the student’s responsibilityto ensure they have this informationwhen they begin a class.

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Cooking Classes

We’re excited to announce that the college has created a dedicated new space (Day Care Center, room 135) for our cooking classes! We’ll offer classesto help you discover food that’s healthy, nutritious and delicious! Learn from local chefs, cooks and bakers, and discover healthy food ideas for yourbusy lifestyle!

New cooking classes, new cooking classroom...

WHAT TO EXPECTMost cooking classes are hands-on and interactive and all are led by qualified instructors. Please wear comfortable clothes/shoes with hair pulled back. Unless indicated, you will have an opportunity to taste the dishes prepared in class.


Master Food PreserverBecome a Master Food Preserver! This three-day training program includes the scientificbasis of home food preservation. You will gethands-on experience in boiling water and pres-sure canning, making jams and jellies, picklingand fermentation. There will be demonstra-tions in freezing and drying and discussion of other methods of preservation. This courseis the first step toward becoming a Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Food Preserver.All class materials will be provided. Lunch each day is also included. Space is limited!50801 $375 (no refund after 9/1/17)3 Sessions, DCC 135Tues., - Thurs., 9/12 - 9/148:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Katherine Humphrey, Judy Price and DianeWhitten, Instructors

Southern Summer CuisineLearn how to make traditional and authenticsummer Southern cuisine with instructorNevillene White, owner of Soul Kitchen in Albany. This four-session class will teach students how to make homemade barbequesauce, barbeque chicken, and southern potatosalad. Each week, students will learn a differ-ent component and for the last class they willrecreate the entire meal and eat!

Both of Ms. White’s parents are West Indian so she grew up eating and making Caribbeanfood. She got bit with the southern food bugafter meeting her husband’s family over 25years ago. Many of the recipes from her store have been handed down by his momand grandma. Course fee includes a $25 materials fee.71027 $1254 Sessions, DCC 135Wed., 5/31 - 6/21, 6:15 - 8:15 p.m.Nevillene White, Instructor

Make Grilling Fun Again Are you tired of the same old staples of hamburgers and hot dogs for your summergrilling? Step away from your kitchen (andinto to ours) to learn how to make deliciousmarinated chicken and beef kabobs. No moreboring side salads either…we will be makingbacon and avocado macaroni salad and fetaand tomato orzo salad. Finally, we will begrilling corn and seasoning with both a limeand garlic parmesan butter. Course fee in-cludes a $26 materials fee. 71028 $451 Session, DCC 135Mon., 6/19, 6 - 8 p.m. Sarah Diamond, Instructor


COOKING CLASSES

Learn to Bake Sweets with Your Lil’ SweetieIn this class, you will work with your child(ages 5 - 10) to create delicious fruit andchocolate turnovers. Spend quality time withyour lil’ sweetie, learning a new recipe thatyou both will want to create over and overagain. Course fee includes a $24 materialsfee, and is for one parent and one child. Both must be registered. 71055 $3971056 - child’s registration 1 Session, DCC 135Mon., 6/26, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.Sarah Diamond, Instructor

Living the Plant-Based LifeThis four-week workshop has everything you to need to break free from diet fads and achieve vibrant health! Each session covers a group of whole plant foods, revealing their unique benefits and surprising “super powers”

• Fruits and Veggies • Whole Grains • Beans and Legumes • Nuts, Seeds and Healthy Fats

You will leave with all the knowledge you to need to live a happy, plant-based life! Students should have a basic food preparationknowledge and awareness of plant-baseddiets. Recipes for each session will be pro-vided. Course fee includes $5 materials fee.71031 $1394 Sessions, DCC 135Tues., 7/18 - 8/8, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.Theresa “Sam” Houghton, Instructor

Japanese SteakhouseLooking for a tasty and hearty meal for yournext dinner party? Try making this deliciousJapanese steakhouse menu full of zesty, freshand savory dishes such as vegetable fried rice,a simple and flavorful Japanese steakhouseappetizer and street dishes. You’ll learn how to make your own sushi! Course fee includes$16 materials fee. 71030 $552 Sessions, DCC 135Wed., 7/5 - 7/12, 6 - 8:30 p.m.Mirissa Casey, The Chic Chef, Instructor

Cooking on the Mediterranean!Want a family vacation, but don’t have thetime? No worries! Grab the kids and explorethe Mediterranean in our kitchen. Experiencecuisine from Spain, Italy, France, Turkey andGreece by cooking your way through thesewonderful countries with native recipes. This journey will provide you with new, fundishes that you and your children can preparefor the rest of the family. Grab your passportsand appetites and prepare for some cookingfun. Course fee includes a $20 materials fee,and is for one parent and one child. Both mustbe registered.71057 $7971058 - child’s registration 2 Sessions, DCC 135Sat., 6/10 - 6/17, 9 a.m. - NoonBrianna Marchese and Jesse McGuire, Instructors

How to be In-SpriralizedInstructor Mirissa Casey was first introducedto spiralizing noodles while doing the Paleodiet due to gluten intolerance. She quicklylearned that while the texture is slightly different, the taste of fresh seasonal zucchininoodles is much tastier and healthier.

Come join us to learn a few simple recipesthat are not only quick and easy, but health-ful, too. Course fee includes $8 materials fee.71032 $351 Session, DCC 135Tues., 6/20, 6 - 8:30 p.m.Mirissa Casey, The Chic Chef, Instructor

WOULD YOU LIKE TO TEACH A COOKING CLASS?We would like to hear from you.

Please contact us at [email protected] with your ideas.

Driver EducationThis course is intended to educate students (age 16 or older) on appropriatedriving skills and habits. This course includes 24 hours of classroom instruc-tion and 24 hours of behind the wheel training and observation. Studentsmust complete all scheduled classes in order to be eligible for the Motor Vehi-cle Certificate MV-285. If you know you have to miss a class for any reason,please wait and take this course at another time. One make up-session for anexcused classroom absence with college approval is allowed for an additional$25 fee, and is scheduled for a date to be determined.

The MV-285 Student Certificateof Completion allows:

1. NYS Junior Permit holder to schedule a road test

2. Young drivers a possible reduction in automobile insurance cost (participation is dependent upon insurance provider participation)

3. A 17 year old to receive a senior license (MV-285 form must be submittedto local DMV to attain this benefit)

Summer Driver Education is taught on a Day 1/Day 2 schedule. Classroomtime will always be Day 1. If a student chooses a driving time on Day 1, theycan expect to be in class and on the road for three hours every other day. If they choose a Day 2 driving time, they will alternate class and drive time for 1 ½ hours every day.

When registering via mail or fax, please indicate a first and second choice fordriving times using the course codes adjacent to the selected driving time.

If you are registering online or on the phone, you will be asked to select yourdrive time when you select your class time. Driving times are available first-come, first-served.

The course fee for Driver Education is $425.

70314Mon., 6/26, 9 - 10 a.m., BTC AuditoriumOrientation

Classroom Sessions, Mon. - Fri., 6/27 - 8/119 - 10:30 a.m., Day 1, BTC 219No class or driving on 7/3 or 7/4.

Drive Times AvailableDay 170348 7:30 - 9 a.m.70349 10:30 a.m. - Noon70351 Noon - 1:30 p.m.70352 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Day 270357 7:30 - 9 a.m.70514 9 - 10:30 a.m.70515 10:30 - Noon

Driver Training



Driver Education Course

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Office of Communityand Professional EducationGuenther Enrollment Services Center,Room 252

80 Vandenburgh AvenueTroy, NY 12180

(518) 629-7339 [email protected]

Basic Rider Course $275• The fast track for receiving your motorcycle license!• 18-hour course - three-hour online course plus 15 hours of classroom and riding exercises• Motorcycle/scooter and helmet provided• Prerequisites: must be able to ride a bicycle and possess a valid NYS driver’s license.• Offered weekends in April, May, September and October. Offered seven days a week in

June, July and August.

Basic Rider Course 2 for License Waiver $225• Eight-hour course: three-hour online course plus five hours of riding exercises• Designed for riders with some street riding skills• Taken on your own street legal, registered and insured motorcycle/scooter• Prerequisites: must possess a valid NYS driver’s license AND a valid NYS motorcycle

permit that you have had for one riding season. Basic street skills required.

OTHER MOTORCYCLE COURSES OFFERED

Basic Rider Course 2 $155• Five-hour course taken on your own street legal registered and insured motorcycle. • For the rider who wants to improve their skills• Prerequisites: must possess a valid NYS driver’s license AND a valid NYS

motorcycle license

Introductory Motorcycle Experience $70• Two-hour experience to introduce you to motorcycling. You will not learn to ride but this

hands-on experience will allow you to consider the possibility.

Basic Rider Course Practice $155• For Basic Riding Course graduates who would like four more hours on our training bikes.

Ultimate Bike Bonding Rider Course $155• For licensed riders who want to dial up their low speed control on their motorcycle.

Learn to RIDE!

For registration or course availability questions contact: Hudson Valley Community CollegeOffice of Community & Professional Education - (518) 629-7339 or [email protected]

Hudson Valley Community College is proud to partner with the Capital Area Motorcycling School, Inc. (CAMS) to offer a wide array of motorcycle courses. Whether you are a beginner or advanced rider, we have a course for you!

Which course is for you?For help with choosing the right course for you, please email [email protected] or call Barbara at (518) 813-1717.

Visit www.hvcc.edu/rider for current schedule, full course descriptions and other important information.

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY CLASSES


Zumba This hour-long dance-based fitness class is setto international rhythms. No experience indance or aerobic classes is required andZumba is open to all fitness levels. This classwill help you sculpt a tight mid-section with-out getting on the floor. Wear sneakers andlight clothes. Bring a water bottle! 70255 $7010 Sessions, MCD 192Mon., 6/5 - 8/14, 5:45 - 6:45 p.m.No class 7/3Chrissy Sarratori of Abs In, Inc., Instructor

70257 $7010 Sessions, MCD 192Wed., 6/7 - 8/9, 5:45 - 6:45 p.m.Chrissy Sarratori of Abs In, Inc., Instructor

Hi-Lo Aerobics This combination Hi-Lo impact class is de-signed with both men and women in mind.Each class adheres to the exercise guidelinesset forth by the American College of SportsMedicine. The one-hour class includes a com-plete cardiovascular workout and a stretchingand strength training component that willtone muscles and burn fat. Routines are set to contemporary music by the original artists.Energize and have fun. This class is designedfor all levels - everyone will be successful! 70261 $7010 Sessions, MCD 192Mon., 6/5 - 8/14, 7 - 8 p.m.No class 7/3Chrissy Sarratori of Abs In, Inc., Instructor

Bokwa Looking for a different workout set to today’spopular music? Bokwa is a new approach togroup exercise that is rapidly spreading acrossthe globe. Bokwa instructors teach partici-pants to draw letters and number patternswith their feet. Everyone can do it! You canhave two left feet and can dance alongsideworld champion Latin and ballroom dancers,and all have a terrific experience in the sameclass! All you need is a bottle of water! Pleasewear comfortable clothing and sneakers. 70821 $7010 Sessions, MCD 192Wed., 6/7 - 8/9, 7 - 8 p.m.Chrissy Sarratori of Abs In, Inc., Instructor

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Metabolic Blast Bootcamp Shred fat, sculpt lean muscles, lose inches andgain metabolic power before your day begins!Those who get their workout done before theday kicks off experience increased metabolicburn through the rest of the day! This inspiringfitness journey will empower you with an at-mosphere of camaraderie and support toachieve noticeable changes using the proventechniques of interval training! Course fee in-cludes $25 materials fee.

What you receive:• 36 classes of high-intensity interval training• Expert coaching from a nationally-certifiedpersonal trainer• Nutritional support• Weekly food journal• Fitness assessment• 24-7 online support and individual attention• Injury prevention techniques• Supercharged motivation• Accountability• Powerful encouragement• An adrenaline kick to start your day that willfire up your metabolism• A Metabolic Class Achievement T-Shirt

What you give: • Three hours of your time a week • 100 percent effort• $225 course fee 70326 $22529 Sessions, MCD 192Mon., Wed., & Fri., 6/5 - 8/11, 6 - 7 a.m.No class 7/3Hollan Bonjukian of Tru Fitness, Instructor

Core Camp Lose that weight around the midsection withthis fast track fitness class strategically de-signed to deliver results! Think Bootcampmeets Pilates. You will be inspired throughhigh-intensity intervals of metabolically-alter-ing cardio drills that are geared to fire up yourmetabolism. You will learn the best middle-whittling core moves out there. Melt the exter-nal fat and reveal the lean chiseled musclethat you will be developing. This program willbegin and end with a thorough fitness and nu-trition assessment so you will see the incredi-ble results from investing in yourself. Join us inCore Camp and whittle your middle this year! 70510 $7510 Sessions, MCD 192Sun., 6/4 - 8/13, 6:45 - 7:30 a.m.No class 7/2Hollan Bonjukian of Tru Fitness, Instructor

Pilates for Runners Want to run effortlessly? Want to bulletproofyour hips and knees against injury? Ready tobecome a force to be reckoned with? If youanswered “yes” to any of these questions,then this class if for you! If you just want tobecome a better runner, join us for Pilates forRunners. This training will help you overcomecommon problems including: plantar fasciitis,runner’s knee and shin splints. Although therewill be no running in class, this program is nowalk in the park. You will learn the ‘golden’exercises that will unlock your inner runner, bytargeting the common weak spots - gluteusmedius, lower back, abdominals and spine -while lengthening the hamstrings, tighteningthe quads and conditioning the feet. If you arenot a runner, you’ll be “runner ready” whenyou are through! If you are a runner, this classwill be transformational for you. Please bringa foam fitness roller with you. For more infor-mation, contact Hollan Bonjukian at (518)496-0337 or [email protected]. 70511 $7510 Sessions, MCD 192Sun., 6/4 - 8/13, 7:45 - 8:45 a.m.No class 7/2Hollan Bonjukian of Tru Fitness, Instructor

NOTE: McDonough 192,where many of our fitness classes are held,is not air conditioned.


Barbarian Sandbag Blast Break out of your fitness plateau and take itto the next level with the Barbarian Sandbagworkout. Beginners and pros will achieveamazing feats with simple non-stop, multi-muscle moves that ramp up your cardio, buildstrength and blast your body into a fat burn-ing machine.

Using an individualized sandbag “weight” toswing, push, pull and balance, you’ll discoverthe missing secret of most strength trainingprograms, “variable angular resistance,”which comes from the flexible structure of theweight unlike the fixed grip of dumbbells. Aspecial Barbarian sandbag will be providedfor each student with an appropriate weightfor the semester. 70826 $7510 Sessions, MCD 192Sun., 6/4 - 8/13, 9 - 9:45 a.m.No class 7/2Hollan Bonjukian of Tru Fitness, Instructor

Senior S.T.R.O.N.G. With the inspiration and guidance from a certified personal trainer you will partake in afun, encouraging and effective fitness class.Resistance bands, chairs, weights, nutritionalguidance and an attitude of joy will help youachieve greater strength, tone and resilience.Please bring comfortable clothes, sneakers, atowel and a water bottle. 70919 $7510 Sessions, AMZ 306Mon., 6/5 - 8/14, 10 - 11 a.m.No class 7/3Hollan Bonjukian of Tru Fitness, Instructor

Pilates Mat - Beginner Pilates is a precise method of exercise that fo-cuses on movements designed to lengthenand strengthen the body. This class will focuson the “core” and you will practice the con-trolled movements designed to stretch andstrengthen muscles without adding bulk. Justbring a mat (yoga style “sticky” mat worksbest) and experience what Pilates can do foryour body and mind. This class is designed forthe beginner Pilates student with little or noexperience. 70318 $6410 Sessions, AMZ 306Mon., 6/5 - 8/7, 5:15 - 6 p.m.Sarah Hoffman of Total Body Trifecta, Instructor

70319 $6410 Sessions, AMZ 306Wed., 6/7 - 8/9, 5:15 - 6 p.m.Ellen Ehrlich of Total Body Trifecta, Instructor

Pilates Mat - Intermediate This course is a continuation of the Pilatesmethod. It will incorporate the basic and inter-mediate level exercises into a more intensestyle of class. This class level is appropriate forstudents who have had at least two semesters(one year) practicing Pilates. Just bring a stickymat and a 14-inch Pilates Magic Circle (ring). 70320 $6410 Sessions, AMZ 306Mon., 6/5 - 8/7, 6:05 - 6:50 p.m.Ellen Ehrlich of Total Body Trifecta, Instructor

70321 $6410 Sessions, AMZ 306Wed., 6/7 - 8/9, 6:05 - 6:50 p.m.Ellen Ehrlich of Total Body Trifecta, Instructor

Cardio Caliente Summer just got hotter with this Latin-inspired cardio class. Easy-to-follow choreography will get your heart pumping as you improve cardiovascular endurance, get fit, and have fun. Bring a towel, waterbottle and wear sneakers.71029 $254 Sessions, AMZ 306Thurs., 7/20 - 8/10, 6 - 6:45 p.mAJ Ferris of Total Body Trifecta, Instructor

Ballet Barre Ballet Barre is a series of movements thatstrengthen the entire body. It combines thecore conditioning associated with Pilates, flex-ibility improvements that occur with yoga,plus stability and strength exercises associ-ated with ballet and fitness. This workout in-corporates floor work, barre work andstanding body weight exercises with the useof light weights, resistance bands and thebarre. No previous experience is needed, justbring 2-5 lb. hand weights, a yoga mat, a towel and wear comfortable fitness clothes.This workout is traditionally done barefoot butsplit sole sneakers or ballet shoes can beworn. Come and try this fun and popularworkout! 70822 $6410 Sessions, AMZ 306Mon., 6/5 - 8/7, 7 - 7:45 p.m.Ellen Ehrlich of Total Body Trifecta, Instructor

70915 $6410 Sessions, AMZ 306Thurs., 6/8 - 8/10, 7 - 7:45 p.m.Emma Farison of Total Body Trifecta, Instructor

Cardio Kickboxing Cardio Kickboxing is an hour-long, total bodyworkout designed to improve your cardiovas-cular endurance with a core of continuouskickboxing combos to work your upper andlower body and your heart. The class beginswith a warm up, followed by basic kickboxingmoves that become more intense as the classprogresses. Modifications will be offered toaccommodate all ages and fitness levels. Theclass ends with a cool down, core strengthen-ing and stretching. Please bring 3-5 lb. handweights, a mat, towel and water. Get ready tohave fun and sweat! 70264 $6410 Sessions, AMZ 306Wed., 6/7 - 8/9, 7 - 8 p.m.Christine Sultan of Total Body Trifecta, Instructor

70399 $508 Sessions, MCD 192Tues., 6/13 - 8/8, 6:45 - 7:45 p.m.No class 7/4Caroline Wunsch of Total Body Trifecta, Instructor



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Kick I.T. Back by popular demand! The Kick is for kickboxing. The I.T. is for interval training. This class is open to all participants who want to mix cardio combinations of punchesand kicks with muscular endurance in alter-nating bouts that are fun and varied. Bring a set of 3-5 lb. hand-weights, a towel and amat. Fitness attire and supportive sneakers are recommended.71052 $254 Sessions, AMZ 306Thurs., 6/8 - 6/29, 6 - 6:45 p.m. Christine Sultan of Total Body Trifecta, Instructor

Yoga I: Foundations of Practice This course is of value to students of any age,with or without previous experience in yoga.We will focus patiently on classic postures andbreathing exercise to bring balance and well-being to the body, mind and spirit. With thedevelopment of physical flexibility and calm-ness of mind, we also lay the foundations fora rewarding lifelong practice of yoga. Pleasebring a mat designed for yoga and wear loose,comfortable clothes. 70189 $808 Sessions, AMZ 306Mon., 6/5 - 7/24, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

70190 $808 Sessions, AMZ 306Wed., 6/7 - 7/26, 4 - 5 p.m.

Kettlebells Ready to kick all your fitness goals into highgear? Kettlebells are a Russian strength andconditioning tool that are rapidly taking overthe health and fitness world. Of all the differ-ent pieces of fitness equipment out there,nothing does the job more effectively and effi-ciently than kettlebells. The single biggest ben-efit of kettlebell training is how quickly youcan get an effective workout. You can quiteeasily train every single muscle in your body inshort periods of time, while simultaneouslyimproving your strength, endurance and flexi-bility. Get your metabolism fired up and feelinvincible! What you need: an exercise mat, atowel, water bottle and a 5 lb. kettlebell forbeginners.70808 $708 Sessions, MCD 192Thurs., 6/8 - 7/27, 6 - 7 p.m.Lisa Morin of Fitness Professionals On Demand, Instructor

Belly Dance is for Every-body Explore the rich tapestries of the worldthrough belly dancing, a centuries old dancethat teaches women how to move their muscles in a more holistic way to the sound of music. Belly dance can help you achieve asoftly sculpted physique. This fun alternativeto other exercise programs leaves you feelingcreative, confident, healthy and stress free. The instructor will guide you through the fundamental dance moves, and will incorpo-rate the use of silky veils, finger cymbals, and hip scarves adorned with swishing beads,sequins and jingling coins.

You are never too old or too young, to learn tobelly dance. This course welcomes all students,from beginner to advanced. It’s the hippestway to stay fit! 70918 $658 Sessions, AMZ 306Tues., 6/6 - 8/1, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.No class 7/4Tammy Stanzione of Ayperi-Alizarin Bellydance, Instructor

Body Conditioning and ToningJoin us for a beginner to intermediate levelconditioning class with certified personaltrainer Liz Gross. Liz will lead a total bodyworkout that incorporates light cardio,strength and core exercises with a focus onproper form. You’ll also get a personal exer-cise plan to complete on other days of theweek at your home or gym environment!

Remember, it is never too late to start an exer-cise program or to bring your current programto another level. Committing to an exerciseprogram is a great way to make time for your-self. You can also bring your significant otheror a friend to create your own support systemand get back in shape together!

Body conditioning will increase your cardio-vascular endurance, tone your entire body,strengthen your core and improve flexibility.Each class begins with a warm up and endswith a stretching sequence leaving you feelingrelaxed, refreshed and refocused for the weekahead.

We realize that some participants will start ata very beginning level and others will be moreadvanced, but we all will work towards thejoy, health enhancements and sense of accom-plishment associated with improving theirown performance levels!

Modifications will be given to participantswho have physical challenges that prohibitthem from performing certain exercises. Lizwelcomes discussing any challenges you face so she can incorporate exercises for yourspecific needs!

What you need: an exercise mat, set of lightdumbbells, towel and water bottle. 70810 $546 Sessions, MCD 192Mon., 6/5 - 7/17, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.No class 7/3Liz Gross of Fitness Professionals on Demand,Instructor

TAKE A CLASS WITH A FRIEND!It’s a fun way to spend time togetherand learn something new.




Butts and Guts Butts and Guts...need it say more? This 45-minute class is all about tightening andtoning those troublesome tushies and tum-mies. The class will focus on ab and glutework, but we’ll also break a sweat and giveyou results in inches lost, sculpted spots, andjust plain confidence in how you fit in yourclothes and carry yourself. Say goodbye to boring crunches and traditional butt lifts. This is a program that changes the way yousee your core and backside forever! 70668 $8510 Sessions, AMZ 306Tues., 6/6 - 8/15, 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.No class 7/4Blythe Hurlburt, Instructor

MELT Away Pain, ImproveYour Balance, Your GolfSwing, and How You Walk! Did you know that MELT can improve yourgolf swing or any swinging sport like tennis, or baseball? It can also improve your balance,how you walk, and even help with neuropa-thy! If you have pain or decreased sensation it is most likely that your connective tissue isin need of repair. Did you know that you havea neurofascial system that requires efficientcommunication between your nervous systemand your connective tissue? If your system isinefficient, chronic pain and dysfunction canbe the result. Diet and exercise are importantbut they don’t address your fascial system.

The MELT MethodTM rehydrates and lengthensyour fascial system! It is a unique approachthat directly addresses your neurofascial system bringing your body back to a moreideal state of balance. You will use specializedsmall, non-toxic balls designed to createglobal, lasting changes in your body. You willlearn how to decompress the joints in yourfeet and hands which can change how yourknees, low back, and neck feel as well as improve your grip and your gait. You will also learn how to perform a MELT 50-secondfacelift! Taught in a two class format to ensureyour success. Learn this powerful self-treat-ment method from a qualified MELT instructorwho has seen success with her patients re-garding many issues (neuropathy, balance impairment, chronic pain, etc.). You will benefit for lifelong wellbeing. Please wearcomfortable clothing and be prepared to remove shoes. Also bring a water bottle.Course fee includes $30 materials fee.70818 $90• Choose 70925 if you $60have MELT Kit

2 Sessions, ADM 106Tues., 6/6 - 6/13, 7 - 8 p.m.Eileen Kopsaftis of Have Lifelong Wellbeing,Instructor

Got Back Pain? Learn theFacts Behind TreatmentsThat Work Without Pills or SurgeryAre you aware there are many tests performedto diagnose back pain and many of them areinaccurate or just plain wrong? Did you knowthat analgesics are the #1 recommendationfrom the medical profession and the datashows this as useless? Are you aware thatthere are many things you can do to resolveyour back pain and get your life back? Learnthe facts from Eileen Kopsaftis, a physical therapist who has trained in multiple tech-niques for over 20 years that effectively resolve back pain. You will be surprised to discover one of the most common causes ofback pain that is never tested in a doctor’s office. Course fee includes $5 materials fee.71053 $341 Session, DCC B06Thurs., 6/1, 7 - 8:30 p.m.Eileen Kopsaftis of Have Lifelong Wellbeing,Instructor

Nourish Your Body for Life:How to Get Started! Learn how to improve your health by chang-ing how you nourish your body. Enjoy a delicious four course meal (recipes provided)and discover how to begin your journey tobetter health. Learn the relationship betweendisease and food, science-based facts aboutnutrition (not fads), food basics, what pro-motes disease/what fights disease, what really creates body fat, and much more. You will take practical steps, learning whichfoods to eat that nourish your body and bringyou to an ideal weight while greatly reducingyour risk of (or may reverse if present) degen-erative disease. This single class is a con-densed version of the 9 hour Have LifeLongWellBeing Nourish Your Body for Life Class Series (taught in a three week format). Thegoal is to introduce you to the concepts ofhow food really works in your body and enable you to get started simply and easily.The series is recommended by medical doctorsand professionals in multiple specialties. Youwill be empowered for lifelong wellbeing!Course fee includes $10 materials fee.70820 $541 Session, DCC B06Wed., 6/21, 6 - 9 p.m.Eileen Kopsaftis of Have Lifelong Wellbeing,Instructor

HEALTH & FITNESS

Eileen Kopsaftis, BS, PT, CAFS, MI, CHE, NEhas been practicing physical therapy since1994. She speaks nationally at conferencesand corporations and her classes and private consultations are designed to teach people of all ages and conditionshow to achieve pain-free movement andideal health.

Her specialties are manual techniques to correct biomechanical dysfunction,teaching the MELT Method to reestablishneurofascial efficiency, implementing Applied Functional Science in the MoveWithout Pain classes to restore functionalstrength in 3 planar movement, empower-ing with the Total Motion Release conceptto rebalance the body for immediatechanges in pain and function, and provid-ing Nutrition Education in the Nourish Your Body for Life classes to resolvechronic conditions, inflammatory pain, and digestive issues. She is certified in Applied Functional Science and Diet &Lifestyle Intervention.

Course descriptions are subject to changewithout notice.

High School Equivalency


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Where can I go to take the TASC exam?

A: The Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) in Troy is one of many locations in New York State where you can take the exam. Additional testing locations can be found at: www.acces.nysed.gov/hse/hse-testing-maps

Q: Are there any requirements to take the exam?

A: You must be at least 16 years old and meet certain guidelines. For more information on eligibility, please visit: www.acces.nysed.gov/what-hsetasc-test

Q: Is there a cost for the exam?

A: The test is free for a New York State resident.

Q: Can I take the test more than once?

A: Yes, you can take the test up to three times in a calendar year.

CERTIFICATE OF RESIDENCEINFORMATION

Some credit-free courses require a Certificateof Residence. If one is required it will be noted.

Why do you need it?A Certificate of Residence enables HudsonValley Community College to charge yourcounty for part of your tuition costs. Without a Certificate of Residence, you will be consid-ered a non-resident of New York State andwill have to pay the non-resident tuition.

Please note that students who register online will be required to pay the non-resident tuition charges if they do not have a valid Certificate of Residence on file. Oncethe Certificate of Residence has been postedto the student’s account, a refund of the non-resident tuition charges will be issued.

When do you give it to Hudson ValleyCommunity College when taking a credit-free course?If you register by phone or fax we ask thatyou send your Certificate of Residence to ouroffice within five business days. Students whoregister by mail or in person should submittheir certificate at the time of registration.

For information on where to obtain a Certificate of Residence, please visitwww.hvcc.edu/cashier/cor.


High School Equivalency CourseHigh School Equivalency This course prepares students to take the Test Assessing Secondary Completion™, orTASC™. The TASC is a national high school equivalency assessment to help individuals address their need for advancement, resulting in a high school equivalency diploma. The TASC has replaced the GED® exam.

Our instructors provide individualized and group instruction in the following areas: math,science, social studies, reading and writing. Using a Predictor Test, we will work with you toassess your test readiness. Students who register for this class must also register for one ofthe TABE pre-test dates. Please note: in order to enroll in this class you must achieve an 8thgrade level on the reading and math assessments. This course requires significant workoutside of classroom instruction. Many students will find they need to take this class formore than one semester before they are ready to sit for the exam. A Certificate of Resi-dence is required for this course.

Full payment and a valid Certificate of Residence are required prior to the start of the firstclass. Limited scholarships are available.

70309 $8020 Sessions, BTC 322Mon. & Wed., 6/5 - 8/9, 6 - 9 p.m.Joal Bova, Instructor

If you have any questions or would like to register please contact:

Office of Community and Professional Educationat (518) 629-7339 or [email protected].

TABE Pre-Tests70669 Sat., 5/20, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.70712 Thurs., 5/25, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.70825 Wed., 5/31, 6 - 9 p.m.

Kids On Campus


July 10 - 14, 9 a.m. - Noon

Entering grades 6 - 8

• Taught by HVCC Kids On Campus certified teachers

• Student-created projects will be available to download from a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family.

• Games from “Make Your First 3D Video Game” can be converted to Mac for $15

• Must have a PC or Mac version of Minecraft to play “Minecraft Designers” projects at home (game not needed to take the course.)

in partnership with

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Creativity

Kids On Campus Summer Programs

FULL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE AT

www.hvcc.edu/kidscamps

TO REGISTER

ONLINEOur online registration system is available24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Go towww.hvcc.edu/communityed/registerNOTE: You can register online until midnightthe day (1 day) before a course begins. Pleaseregister by phone, fax or in-person if you are registering on the day the course is scheduledto begin.Online registration is not available forstudents using purchase orders, tuition waivers or learning certificates.

BY PHONEPlease call (518) 629-7339 for easy enrollment with your credit card.

BY FAXComplete the registration form and fax to(518) 629-8103. Be sure to include creditcard information.

BY MAILPrint and complete the registration form.Be sure to include credit card informationor include a check or money order andmail to:HVCC Community and Professional Education80 Vandenburgh AvenueTroy, NY 12180

IN-PERSONCome to the Office of Community andProfessional Education, located in theGuenther Enrollment Services Center,Room 252.

Starting July 10Monday - Friday

Half day programs$129 per student

July 17 - 21, 9 a.m. - Noon


July 24 - 28, 9 a.m. - Noon


July 31 - August 4, 9 a.m. - Noon,


1 - 4 p.m.Entering grades 3 - 5

HeartCode BLS (formerlyBLS for HealthcareProviders)This course is designed for healthcare profes-sionals and other personnel who need toknow how to perform CPR and other basiccardiovascular life support skills in a wide va-riety of in-facility and pre-hospital settings. Inorder to receive course completion card thereare two required steps.

Step 1 - Completion of Online Course(HeartCode BLS)Go to www.onlineaha.org, select - HeartCodeBLS, and add to your cart. The cost is $28.50and is paid online to the American Heart Asso-ciation. This self-paced course is accessibleanytime from any computer with Internet ac-cess. Students can access all material includedin the HeartCode BLS course for 24 months.This course may be used for initial or renewalcompletion.

Step 2 - Register for a Hands-on SkillsSession - Cost $30Once you complete the online course you willbe able to print a certificate of completion.After you complete the online course, contactCommunity and Professional Education to reg-ister and pay for a skills session (must takeplace no more than 60 days following success-ful completion the online course).

Skills sessions are held at 400 Jordan Road inthe Rensselaer Tech Park, North Greenbush.Students must present their American Heart As-sociation HeartCode certificate of completion tobe admitted. NO EXCEPTIONS. Beware of copy-cat websites. Students who arrive without thecertificate of completion will not be allowed tostay and will need to re-register and pay for an-other session. Come prepared! Please reviewthe online course materials before attending.Under-prepared students who do not completethe skills session in the one hour of allottedtime will need to re-register and pay.

Programs for Professionals

Choose one Skills Session $301 Session, 400 Jordan Road Room 224

70220Tues. 5/16 2 - 3:30 p.m.

70221Wed. 6/7 2 - 3:30 p.m.

70222Tues. 6/20 2 - 3:30 p.m.

70223Mon. 7/10 2 - 3:30 p.m.

70224Tues. 7/18 3:30 - 5 p.m.

70225Thurs. 7/27 3:30 - 5 p.m.

70226Mon. 8/21 9 - 10:30 a.m.

70227Mon. 8/21 3:30 – 5 p.m.

70265Tues. 8/22 2:30 - 4 p.m.

70266Tues. 8/22 4 - 5:30 p.m.

70267Wed. 8/23 2 - 3:30 p.m.

70268Thurs. 8/24 3:30 - 5 p.m.

70269Thurs. 8/24 5 - 6:30 p.m.

70270Sat. 8/26 9 - 10:30 a.m.

70271Sat. 8/26 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Setting the Stage for Safer Schools: A Two-HourPrevent Violence Trainingfor Persons Seeking Certification in New YorkState This training responds to the requirement for a two-hour certification course for teachingassistants, teachers, pupil personnel serviceprofessionals and administrators in New YorkState as part of the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE).

All participants will receive an approved NYS Education Department certificate uponcompletion of this training. It also can be usedto fulfill the professional development plan requirement to provide a two-hour course forall currently certified educators and staff.

The seminar will highlight information regard-ing statutes, regulations and policies relativeto a safe and non-violent school climate; thewarning signs for violent behavior exhibitedby a student within a developmental and so-cial context that relate to violence and thetroubling behaviors in children; how to partici-pate in an effective school community referralprocess for students exhibiting violent behav-ior, and classroom management techniqueswhen responding to potentially violent situa-tions or behavior. 70244 $251 Session, ADM 103Wed., 7/12, 6 - 8 p.m. Diane Teutschman, Instructor

Self-Paced Math ReviewThis course is the perfect solution for the stu-dent who needs to prepare for a High SchoolEquivalency (HSE) or college placement test orwho plans to enroll in a college algebra ortrigonometry course but feels a little rusty orunprepared.

This non-credit, interactive computer videocourse allows you to review arithmetic and al-

College Preparationgebra skills needed for success in basic collegemath courses.

You will meet with a college Learning Assis-tance Center education specialist to establish a study plan. You will then work independentlyand at your own pace, progressing throughmulti-media lessons, taking practice tests, and generating a record of your progress. 70252 $25


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The information listed below pertains to all Community and ProfessionalEducation unless otherwise noted. Complete cancellation and refund policy information is available at www.hvcc.edu/communityed/cancel.

REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONSCourses nine weeks or longer

Prior to first class 100% refund During first week of classes 75% refund During second week of classes 50% refund During third week of classes 25% refund After third week of classes No refund

Courses eight weeks or shorter Prior to first class 100% refund During first week of classes 25% refund After first week of classes No refund

Please Note:• If the course fee includes a materials fee, the materials will not be refunded if refund request is submitted less than five business days prior to the first class.

• Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing. All refunds will take place in the form of a check and typically take 14 - 21 days to be processed.

• Course registrations may not be transferred to another person. If you are unable to attend a class, you may not send someone else in your place.

• All motorcycle courses, creative retirement trips, floral classes and certificate courses have a separate cancellation and refund policy. These are available at www.hvcc.edu/communityed/cancel.

• Courses may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. Early enrollment helps reduce this possibility. In the case that a course is cancelled, every effort will be made to notify students and refunds will be issued.

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUS)Hudson Valley Community College awards Continuing Education Units(CEUs) to those who complete designated courses, workshops and semi-nars. The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is a uniform measurement ofindividual participation in non-credit programs. One Continuing EducationUnit represents 10 contact hours (for example, for a designated course 30contact hours = 3 CEUs). In order to receive CEUs, students must success-fully complete courses according to the instructor's standards. Typically, thisinvolves 75 percent attendance; however, there may be additional require-ments. Please be sure to check with your instructor at the beginning of thecourse. Records kept for those students who accumulate CEUs will be avail-able upon written request from the Registrar's Office.

PARKINGParking permits are issued to all students who register for credit-freecourses at the time of registration. A parking permit will be mailed toyou with your registration confirmation or if you register online, emailedto your HVCC email account and should be displayed accordingly in your vehicle. All drivers are urged to obey traffic laws, and regulations for parkingat the college.

The Office of Community and Professional Education is located in the Guenther Enrollment Services Centeron the second floor in room 252.

Regular Office Hours: Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summer Hours: 6/5 - 8/11Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.College closed 5/29 and 7/4

ONLINEOur online registration system is available24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

BY PHONEPlease call (518) 629-7339 for easyenrollment with your credit card.

BY FAXComplete the registration form and fax to (518) 629-8103. Be sure to include credit card information.

BY MAILPrint and complete the registrationform. Be sure to include credit card information or include a check ormoney order and mail to:HVCCCommunity and Professional Education80 Vandenburgh AvenueTroy, NY 12180

IN-PERSONCome to the Office of Community andProfessional Education, located in theGuenther Enrollment Services Center,Room 252.

Go to www.hvcc.edu/communityed/registerNOTE: You can register online until midnight the day (1 day) before a course begins. Please register by phone, fax or in-person if you are registering on the day the course is scheduled to begin.Online registrationis not available for students using purchase orders, tuition waivers or learning certificates.

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A to Z Grant Writing 9

Ballet Barre 16

Barbarian Sandbag Blast 16

Belly Dance for Everybody 17

Body Conditioning for Beginners 17

Bokwa 15

Butts and Guts 18

By the Pond Plein Air 5

Caleb's Basket 2

Cardio Caliente 16

Cardio Kickboxing 16

Cooking on the Mediterranean! 12

Core Camp 15

CPC Adm Asst. withBill & Coding 7

Drawing for the Absolute Beginner 2

Driver Education 13

Dutch Apple Cruise 5

English as a SecondLanguage - Beginner 9

Explore the Governor's Mansion 5

Get Assertive! 9

Getting Paid to Talk 9

Getting Startedwith Google Drive 10

Got Back Pain? 18

Grammar Refresher 9

Gravestone Restoration 4

Heartcode BLS 21

High School Eqv/TASC Preparation 19

How to be In-Spiralized 12

Instant Italian 9

Intro to Interior Design 2

Intro to Microsoft Word 10

Intro to MS Access 10

Intro to Photoshop CC 10

Intro to SoulCollage 2

Introduction to Excel 10

Japanese Steakhouse 12

Kettlebell Fitness 17

Kick I.T. 17

Learn to Bake Sweets 12

Living the Plant Based Life 12

Make Grilling Fun Again 11

Master Food Preserver 11

Med Transcription + Medical Terminology 7

MELT Away Your Pain 18

Metabolic Blast Bootcamp 15

Moderate Hi-Lo Aerobics 15

New York City Bus Trip 4

Notary Public Workshop 3

Nourish Your Body 18

Paralegal Certificate Course 6

Pet CPR & First Aid 6

Pet Education Certificate 6

Pilates for Runners 15

Pilates Mat - Beginning 16

Pilates Mat - Intermediate 16

Root for the Home Team 5

School Violence Prevention 21

Self Paced College Algebra Review 21

Senior S.T.R.O.N.G. 16

Sewing 101 2

Sketch Club: Keeping a Journal 4

SoulCollage: Discover Wisdom 2

Southern Summer Cuisine 11

Start Your Own Small Business 3

Starting a Pet Business 6

Stocks, Bonds: Oh My! 3

TABE Pre-Test 19

Taste of Troy Food Tour 4

Veterinary Assistant 7

Where Does All My Money Go? 3

Yoga I 17

Zumba 15

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Hollan is an amazing instructor! I plan to sign up again. This classhelped me enormously with posture and balance. Senior STRONGwith Hollan Bonjukian

Jeanne Wein is an outstanding instructor. She is also a very lovely person. Yoga I: Foundations of Practice with Jeanne Wein

This course is perfect! I loved the personalized feedbackand individual guidance in this course. Josh and Brad werevery encouraging and constructive all at the same time. Basic RiderCourse

I really enjoyed this class. Joal was excellent and took time with those of us that needed a little extra help. I am very confident that I will pass the NYS exam! High School Equivalency with Joal Bova

Good intro to sewing.Good instructions anda lot of sewing tips!Sewing 101 with Fatima Bey

I learn something new every time I take this class! Love it! Belly Dance is for Every-bodywith Tammy Stanzione ofAyperi-Alizarin Bellydance

I always learn something newwith Joyce's classes. Love them!Basket Weaving with Joyce Flower

I have been taking this class for 14 years, love it! Ellen is amazing!Pilates for Beginners with Ellen Ehrlich

Sarah taught me how to makecookie dough from scratch andhow to handle knives safely.Cooking Basics for Kidswith Sarah Diamond

Victor makes the information retainableand easy to understand. Notary Public Workshop with Victor Bujanow

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