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PERSONAL ENRICHMENT America’s Story Through Art Series - NEW! By examining American art and artifacts from the Cleveland Museum of Art’s collection, this series promotes discussion on America’s national character and heritage. Join in any or all 5 series installments to explore American art throughout time from the 1700’s up to 2000.

Session 1: America Emerging - 1700’s (October 6) Session 2: America Expanding - 1801 – 1861 (October 20) Session 3: America Transforming - 1860 – 1918 (November 3) Session 4: America Enduring - 1913 – 1945 (November 17) Session 5: America Diversifying - 1945 – 2000 (December 1) 21FPER503 October 6, 20, November 3, 17, and December 1 (5 meetings)

Voice-Over 101 Announcing for television and radio ads or narrating films and videos can be a lucrative career.

Voice-over has become a work-from-home job for many everyday people. This class will examine opportunities in the industry of voice-overs and discuss what it takes to become successful. Join this interesting class, taught by a professional voice talent, to learn what you need to get started, from equipment to skills, and where to find work. Get your specific questions answered and gain a clear overview to make voice-over a possible career for you.

21FPER170 September 13 – 27 (3 meetings) Mondays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Ceramics: Vases – Thrown and Combined Forms – NEW! If you are looking to improve your wheel-throwing skills and make larger pottery forms, this is the perfect class for you! This class will focus on the technique of making large vases by combining multiple wheel-thrown parts.

Wednesdays, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. $75 fee includes all 5 sessions

Elements of Painting: Introduction - NEW! A successful painting needs a foundation, just as a home cannot stand without the underlying structure to support it. Discover the 6 basic elements for successful painting and explore what makes a painting great through lectures, studio assignments, and field trips.

21FPER442 September 21 - October 26 (6 meetings) Tuesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

21FPER828 November 13 (1 meeting) Saturday, noon – 3:00 p.m.

Gina Henry, instructor $59 fee includes digital book

21FPER826B December 4 (1 meeting) Saturday, noon – 3:00 p.m.

Gina Henry, instructor $59 fee includes digital book

Get Paid to Teach English - NEW! Teaching English is a high paying career, or simply, a great way to go on vacation for free. You don’t have to be certified or speak the local language. Or, make money from home by teaching English online. Earn a free vacation, 2-month paid summer job, or full-time work that earns up to $90K a year.

Learn the best paying jobs, qualifications, certification programs, and specific hiring organizations.

21FPER827A October 30 (1 meeting) Saturday, noon – 3:00 p.m.

21FPER827B December 11 (1 meeting) Saturday, noon – 3:00 p.m.

Ceramics: Jars – Lids and Knobs – NEW! This class will focus on making wheel-thrown jars and lid making techniques. Participants will have the opportunity to make, glaze, and finish jars as well as make other pottery forms during open lab times.

21FPER668 October 20 – November 22 (6 meetings) Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Gina Henry, Instructor $59 fee includes digital book

21FPER669 December 1 – January 4 (5 meetings) (No class December 22)

Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Seth Green, instructor $319 fee includes some materials

Call of the Wild: The New Role in Home Landscaping From improved soil quality and water filtration, to providing resources for humans, pollinators, butterflies, and birds, we can harness the growing power of plants in our own backyards. Gain a brief overview of the many benefits of native plants and how we can incorporate them into beautiful urban gardens, while also creating healthy and functional ecosystems.

21FPER200A Tuesday, 1:00 – 4:30 p.m.

September 7 (1 meeting) 21FPER200B Tuesday and Wednesday, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

October 5 and 6 (2 meetings)

21FPER200C Tuesday and Wednesday, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

November 2 and 3 (2 meetings) Marissa Renz, instructor $35 fee includes materials Healthy Garden Soil Dirt is cheap; good soil is priceless. Many ingredients make a healthy garden, but good soil is the most valuable ingredient. This workshop will dig deeper into our Indiana soil, offering eco-friendly tips and tricks to enhance and improve your soil for long-term growth.

Active Brain Boosters - NEW! In this program, seniors will learn how to keep their brains active and how various behaviors can boost brain performance. Attendees will leave with an understanding of the importance of staying mentally and physically fit through regular exercise and good nutrition.

21FPER502 October 13 (1 meeting) Wednesday, 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. $15 fee includes materials

Seth Green, instructor $319 fee includes some materials

Ceramics: Glaze Testing and Pottery Making – NEW! The focus will be on testing ceramic glazes that will be used to finish the pottery you make during the class. The basic components of a ceramic glaze will be discussed and how they respond to material substitutions and firing atmospheres.

How to Travel Free and Safely We are ready to get back to our travels! Learn tips to travel the world and how to take advantage of the deep travel discounts currently available. Discuss when it is safe to travel, where to go, and how to stay safe.

21FPER826A October 23 (1 meeting) Saturday, noon – 3:00 p.m.

21FPER667 September 1 – October 13 (7 meetings) Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Seth Green, instructor $339 fee includes some materials

Hilarie Couture, instructor $189 fee includes materials Minimal admission fees may apply

The Secrets of Travel - Hacking - NEW! Earn travel rewards from home! Learn tips and tricks to earn hundreds of thousands of airline frequent flyer miles and hotel reward points without ever stepping foot on a plane. All the major reward programs will be detailed.

Craig Voelker, instructor $140 fee includes materials

21FPER206A Tuesday, 1:00 – 4:30 p.m.

September 14 (1 meeting) Marissa Renz, instructor $35 fee includes materials

21FPER206B Tuesday and Wednesday, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

October 12 and 13 (2 meetings)

21FPER401C Tuesday, 1:00-4:30 p.m.

November 9 (1 meeting)

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FALL 2021 CLASSES

Gardening for Native Pollinators There are over 4,000 native pollinator species in North America that depend upon our gardens and landscapes for food and resources, just as we depend on them. Gain an overview of our native pollinators and offer techniques that we can use to lure them to work for us in our gardens, while also providing season-appropriate habitats for them in our outdoor spaces.

21FPER401A Tuesday, 1:00 – 4:30 p.m.

September 21 (1 meeting)

21FPER200C Tuesday and Wednesday, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

November 16 and 17 (2 meetings)

21FPER401B Tuesday and Wednesday, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

October 19 and 20 (2 meetings)

Marissa Renz, instructor $35 fee includes materials

Birding Your Yard Who are our native birds? What do they eat? What steps can we take to invite them into our garden spaces? This workshop will offer an overview of Indiana bird life and provide you with tips and techniques to expand your bird-friendly habitat.

21FPER225B 21FPER225A Tuesday and Wednesday, Tuesday, 1:00 – 4:30 p.m.

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

September 28 (1 meeting) October 26 and 27 (2 meetings) 21FPER225C Tuesday, 1:00 – 4:30 p.m.

November 30 (1 meeting)

Marissa Renz, instructor $35 fee includes materials Introduction to Photography - NEW! Learn to take better photos. Topics discussed include composition, lighting, and exposure. Other topics discussed will include uploading files to a computer and minor post-production techniques to prepare files for printing or display. Students taking this course may use all types of cameras, including cell phones.

21FPER717 September 22 – October 20 (5 meetings) Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

James Gabbard, instructor Registration deadline: September 20

Fundamentals of Portrait Photography - NEW! Examine the basic fundamentals of portrait photography, both in a studio setting and outdoors.

Basic topics such as posing, exposure, ratios, and lighting will be examined. Students will develop a basic understanding of operating studio lighting equipment, and how to create effective portraits in an outdoor situation.

21FPER232 November 3 – December 8 (5 meetings) (No class November 24 ) Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

James Gabbard, instructor $240 fee includes materials Registration deadline: November 1 Productivity Boost: Getting Stuff Done in the Era of Endless Distractions and Opportunities Do you feel like you are spinning your wheels and not getting anywhere? Gain new tools for your productivity toolbox.

Ideas to beat procrastination, distraction, and indecision will be shared. Ideas to manage email overload will be discussed.

21FPER809 Wednesdays, October 20 and 27 10:00 a.m. – noon (2 meetings) Emily Fitzgerald, instructor $89 fee includes materials Registration deadline: October 18

Clutter Control: Home Organizing Is your home a source of frustration instead of peace and calm? Learn the basic process to organize any space in your home, from the closet to the kitchen and everything in between. Come see the best organizing products on the market and learn helpful storage tips.

21FPER189 Thursdays, November 4 and 11 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (2 meetings)

Emily Fitzgerald, instructor $89 fee includes materials Registration deadline: November 1

German: Beginner This introduction to the German language and culture is great for anyone interested in learning vocabulary and grammar to begin communicating with German speakers.

21FLNG915 September 14 – October 12 (5 meetings) Tuesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Aaron Stanley, instructor $140 fee includes materials Registration deadline: September 10

German: Intermediate Prerequisites: German: Beginner or basic knowledge of German is recommended.

This course will focus on introducing topics of grammar and encouraging students to learn vocabulary and build sentences. In addition, cultural components will be discussed while practicing conversation and reading skills.

21FLNG916 October 19 – November 16 (5 meetings) Tuesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Aaron Stanley, instructor $140 fee includes materials Registration deadline: October 15

Japanese Conversation: Introduction This class is for new beginning learners of Japanese language and culture.

Classes will include reading and writing Hiragana/Katakana letters, mastering simple useful phrases and learning about Japanese culture.

Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.

21FLNG184 September 11 – December 4 (12 meetings) $192 fee does not include required textbook (No class November 27) CPR/AED/First Aid The American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR & AED Training Class is designed to teach the skills of CPR for victims of all ages, including ventilation with a barrier device, a bag-mask device, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), and relief of foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO).

A CPR certification card will be distributed following successful completion of the class.

Choose the option that best meets your needs: CPR/AED/First Aid - $70 (4 hours) CPR/AED only - $50 (3 hours) Fee includes materials 21FHLT103A September 13 (1 meeting) Monday, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

21FHLT103C October 22 (1 meeting) Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

21FHLT103B November 1 (1 meeting) Monday, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

21FHLT103D November 19 (1 meeting) Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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