Community education Credit-free Workshops: To register and pay online go to www.gcc.mass.edu/shopcreditfree/ or call (413) 775-1803.
Health and Wellness
missing Persons: using Census records to Find your Ancestors
reiki i
instructor: Sara Campbell While last year’s census is fresh in our mind, let’s take a look at the questions asked in past years, where those records are stored, how to access them and other similar records collected by states and municipalities, as well as other countries such as Canada and Ireland. CSW 938-2: W, 6:30-8:30 pm, 7/20, 1 Session, $25
instructor: Debra Basili Reiki is one of the more widely known forms of healing, using spiritually-guided life force energy. This Reiki I Practitioner class teaches how to perform Reiki on yourself, friends or prospective clients. Certificate provided. CSW 665-1: Saturday, 9:00 am-4:30 pm, 6/25, 1 session, $69
reiki ii instructor: Debra Basilli Prerequisite: Reiki I. Participants study and learn the first three sacred symbols, constuct a crystal grid, learn long-distance healing, and practice these skills. Materials and certificate provided. CSW 673-1: Saturday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm, 7/9, 1 session, $69
introduction to Herbal medicine instructor: Bonnie Bloom We will look at how to choose what herbs to use, drug interactions and contra indications, how to begin to use herbal medicine, treating chronic, acute or serious illness and determining herbal quality. CSW 444-2: Saturday, 9:00-4:00 pm, 7/16, 1 session, $65
History Genealogy: Who Do you Think you Are? instructor: Sara Campbell Learn how to research your family tree and identify your ancestors. Topics will include accessing municipal records of birth, death, and marriage, census records, immigration records, military records, land records and others. We’ll review what is available locally, and do internet research in the third session. CSW 445-1: W, 6:30-8:30 pm, 6/8-6/22, 3 wks, $59
They Didn’t Change His name at ellis island instructor: Sara Campbell Explore immigration records in New York and other entry ports, as well as points of embarkation on the other side of the ocean. Learn how to access the records and interpret them. CSW 939-1: W, 6:30-8:30 pm, 7/13, 1 Session, $25
Gravestone Studies 101: A Survey of Gravestone Art in the Pioneer valley instructor: robert Drinkwater The presentation will offer participants an introduction to gravestone art in the Pioneer Valley and the vicinity. Included will be a brief review of local history and an overview of New England gravestone studies and more. CSW 636-2: W, 7:00-8:30 pm, 7/27 and Saturday field trip, 10:00 am-11:30 am, 7/30, 2 sessions, $35
massage Peer Supervision for the massage Therapist instructor: Janice P. luzzi This workshop gives you an opportunity to explore solutions to challenging client situations, receive peer support & input through case presentations, group discussion & review of ethical bodywork practice. (3 contact hrs) CSW 716-1: W, 6:00-9:00 pm, 6/22, 1 session, $45
music The Digital Home Studio instructor: Tommy Byrnes Your home recording setup—what you’ll need, the equipment involved and your space. We will discuss computer-based vs. stand-alones, Macs vs. PCs, laptops vs. desktops, software, MIDI, and free stuff online. CSW 373-1: m, 6:00-8:30 pm, 6/6-6/20, 3 wks, $69
The Basics Of recording instructor: Tommy Byrnes Covers the techniques needed to make great sounding recordings. Microphones, gain staging, mixing techniques, etc. We’ll also discuss the signal chain, using compressors and gates, EQ and reverb. CSW 365-1: m, 6:00-8:30 pm, 7/11-7/25, 3 wks, $69
your music (Band) as a Business instructor: Tommy Byrnes This workshop will cover what you need to know as a working musician. Copyrights, marketing, organization, your band as a small business and many other topics will be covered. CSW 441-2: m, 6:00-9:00 pm, 8/1, 1 session, $35
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renewable energy Sustainable living Compassionate Climate Change Communication—new! instructor: Charlie laurel Participants learn how to engage in productive conversations about climate change without a degree in climate science. Communication skills include: Overcoming confirmation bias, establishing credibility, listening for, and speaking to values and risk assessment. CSW 453-1: T, 6:30-8:30 pm, 5/24-5/31, 2 sessions, $45
Building With earth, Straw, Wood, and Stone—new! instructor: Charlie laurel Explores aspects of residential building with minimally-processed, local, plentiful, natural and recycled materials. Students learn techniques for working with a range of materials through projects, hands-on activities and field trips. Note: Use of power and hand tools. (SCI 134 - 45 hours) reW 427-1: m/W, 6:00-8:50 pm, 5/23-7/7 (no class 5/30 & 7/4), $425
Photovoltaic (Solar electric) installations instructor: richard Gottlieb An examination of the practical skills needed to install utility-connected and off-grid Photovoltaic (PV) systems. Topics include the study of electric load analysis, system and component design and sizing, system siting, shading, electrical and mechanical system configuration, and safety and electrical and building code compliance supplemented with hands-on system installation. Successful completion of this course enables the student to sit for the NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) PV Entry Level Certificate. With additional education, training and installation experience, this certificate can lead to becoming a NABCEP Certified PV Solar Installer. (SCI 221 - 45 hours) Special requirement: Field trips required. reW 392-2: m-F, 8:30 am-5:30 pm, 7/25-7/29, $425
introduction to Photovoltaic (Solar electric) Technology instructor: richard Gottlieb An introduction to photovoltaic (solar electric) technology for students with a strong personal interest in photovoltaic (PV) technology as well as those considering a career in solar electric technology. (SCI 121 - 45 hours) reW 391-1: Tue-Sat., 8:30 am-5:30 pm, 5/31- 6/4, $425
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