Professional Development |
|
Wine Dinners |
|
Test Prep |
|
Health & Fitness |
Travel |
For Older Adults |
|
Contact Kim Ray at (662) 690-6205 or kimray@olemiss.edu for more information or to register for Community Favorites classes.
TBA
TBA
ASL is a four-week beginner course designed for those who are interested in learning sign language by seeking to accomplish the following: 1) to improve the channels of communication between the deaf/hard of hearing and the hearing community; 2) to promote the interest of individuals who are deaf/hard of hearing and their families; 3) to provide equal access to communication for individuals who are deaf/hard of hearing within the community and the educational setting; and 4) foremost, to improve the quality of life for deaf people and allow them more access to the larger community. After the final class, a dinner will be scheduled to allow students to practice their signing skills.
Date: Mondays, September 24-October 15
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $89 ( 1.0 CEUs available for an additional fee.)
Location: AEC, TBA
Instructor: Vera Edwards
This class is designed to introduce students to conversational sign language. Students will build on grammatical skills introduced in the beginning American Sign Language course, such as utilizing the ASL alphabet to improve fingerspelling skills and expanding vocabulary skills. After the final class, a dinner will be scheduled to allow students to practice their signing skills.
Date: Mondays, October 22 – November 12
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Fee: $89 ( 1.0 CEUs available for an additional fee.)
Location: AEC, TBA
Instructor: Vera Edwards
No Habla Español? No problem! Learn the fundamentals of beginning conversational Spanish for those planning to travel to Spanish-speaking countries or needing Spanish as a conversational tool for clients, students or employees. In additional to learning correct pronunciations, you will also learn basic greetings and phrases to assist you in simple conversations regarding directions, ordering food, inquiring about prices, time, calendar, numbers, health, transportation, and much, much more. This class is perfect for Health Care Professionals ( Doctors, Nurses, Medical Assistants, Staff), Educators ( Teachers, Principals, Counselors, Staff) and the Construction Industry ( Supervisors, Workers, Contractors).
Date: Monday, October 8, 15, 22, and 29
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Deadline to Register: October 4
Fee: $60 (0.6 CEUs available for additional fee)
Location: AEC, TBA
Instructor: Irene Baker
Want to learn more about stained glass? Then join us for this class designed to build on our basic stained glass class. Students will be given the opportunity to create a three-dimensional box using bevels. There will be a variety of patterns from which to choose to create a hinged lid using pressed jewels and stained glass. Students will need to bring the tools and supplies distributed in the Summer Basics class. Additional glass and supplies will be available, as well. Please note: to register for this class, you must have completed the Beginners class taught by this instructor. Limit of 12 so register early! Lunch break provided.
Date: Saturday, October 3
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $85
Location: AEC, Dining Room
Instructor: Bob Elser
Basic steps will be taught for the traditional method of cutting and putting together a stained glass window using the copper-foil method in this beginner’s class. Participants will have five patterns from which to choose and will finish a 10 X 14 window. Christmas patterns will also be available. Minimum of 8 and limit of 12 students. Supplies included. Register early! This class fills quickly! Lunch break provided.
Date: Saturday, December 8
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Deadline to Register: December 5
Fee: $85
Instructor: Bob Elser
Location: AEC, Dining Room
The romance and elegance of “touch dancing” is back. With the success of "Dancing With The Stars," ballroom dancing is more popular than ever! If Jerry Springer and Emmitt Smith can do it—anyone can! This six-week series will introduce the most popular social dances including (but not limited to) the Waltz, Rumba, Cha Cha, Salsa, Swing, Foxtrot and more. These classes are designed for those who have had no previous dance experience or instruction, as well as for those who want to brush up on their basics. Bring a friend to receive a “Partners Discount.” Limited enrollment for singles, as well. This class is fun, fun, fun, and a great way to meet new friends or score major points with your spouse!
Date: Thursdays, October 11 – November 15
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Deadline to Register: October 8
Fee: $60 per person or $110 per couple
Location: Dance Quest Studio, 108 North Spring Street, Tupelo
Instructor: David Cox
Class information pending
Date: Mondays, November 5 - 26
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Deadline to Register: October 31
Fee: $75, including supplies
Instructor: Allyson Johnson
Location: TBA
Celebrate the holiday season by creating beautiful floral designs under the guidance of a floral design expert. This is a hands-on class that allows beginning and experienced participants to practice their floral technique using seasonal decor. Topics for each class include: Nov. 12 "Fall is Fun," Nov. 19 "Thanksgiving Table, " Nov. 26 "Rejuvenate your holiday decor, " and Dec. 3 " Holiday Party Time." Students are taught to incorporate the season's natural bounty, such a vegetables, leaves, and berries, growing naturally throughout the holidays. Supplies will be provided at an extra cost. Students will create their own holiday creations to take home after each class!
Date: Mondays, November 12, 19, 26, and December 3
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Deadline to Register: November 7
Fee: $95, plus supplies
Supply Fee: $40, payable to Bishop’s
Instructor: Brenda Shumpert
Location: Bishop’s, 1439 East Main Street, Tupelo
Learn how to make your own beautiful sterling silver chains in this class. You will learn how to cut wire into rings and master basic chain-making techniques of two popular necklace and bracelet patterns. A simple two through two will be taught in the morning and the Byzantine will be taught after lunch. Kits of sterling silver will already be made up for each bracelet. Join us and m ake a gift for yourself and someone else! Anyone wishing to bring their own tools can purchase needle nose pliers, bent nose, flat nose and cutters from either Wayfil jewelry or Hobby Lobby. 1-hour lunch break provided.
Date: Saturday, November 10
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Deadline to Register : November 7
Fee: $75, includes sterling silver kits
Instructor: Virginia Murphree
Location: AEC, Dining Room
Develop your chain making expertise by learning more complicated patterns and incorporating beads and findings in your design. Anyone wishing to bring their own tools can purchase needle nose pliers, bent nose, flat nose and cutters from either Wayfil jewelry or Hobby Lobby. 1-hour lunch break provided. Prerequisite: Must have completed the basic Chain Making class.
Date: Saturday, December 1
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Deadline to Register: November 28
Fee: $60, includes sterling silver kit
Instructor: Virginia Murphree
Location: AEC, Dining Room
Learn to make a supplemental or full-time income from an eBay-trained Certified Education Specialist . This multimedia course will include eBay's own training materials and will cover selling basics and beyond, including research, opening and using a Paypal account, improving listings with better descriptions and digital photography, security and post-sale activities, such as billing and shipping. Avoid frustrating hours of tedious instructions. Trial and error is error. Learn from a long-time successful seller.
An optional book is available from the instructor for $20, payable on day of class. However, the instructor will be referring to the book during class, and it is a great reference tool the future. Lunch break provided.
Date: Saturday, October 20
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Deadline to Register: October 16
Fee: $60
Location: AEC, Room 204
Instructor: Olen Batchelor
This course will introduce participants to the fundamentals of HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and web page design. Design considerations will include the effective use of lists, tables, graphics, and web page validation. Participants will build web pages using ACE HTML and then post them to a free website provider at the end of the course. Participants s hould haveexperience using Microsoft Windows and be comfortable using an Internet browser (such as Netscape, Mozilla, or Microsoft Internet Explorer). Lunch break provided.
Date: Saturday, October 27
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Deadline to Register: October 24
Fee: $60
Location: AEC, Computer Lab (Room 202)
Instructor: Roy Turner
Using Windows XP with Window's Movie Maker can turn your ho-hum home movies into Hollywood productions—or, at the very least, a better blockbuster for your family's enjoyment. Using your mini DVD camera, digital camera, and photographs, you can tell your family's story or do an MTV-like video of your child's life (or any special event) right on your computer. Burn it to DVD for easy sharing and playback on your home DVD player. Participants will learn how to edit film for clarity and flow, add professional fades, wipes, and other transitions, and how to add a soundtrack and titles—all while having fun! Lunch break provided.
Date: Saturday, November 3
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Deadline to Register: October 31
Fee: $60
Location: AEC, Computer Lab (Room 202)
Instructor: Roy Turner
Learn how to use the MS Office suite to your advantage. Whether for personal use or business use, participants will be confident of their skills in any of these Office family products after this class. Lunch break provided.
Date: Saturday, September 15
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $50
Instructor: Greg Davis
Location: AEC, Computer Lab (Room 202)
Deadline to Register: September 12
MS Office-Intermediate is a continuation of our basic MS Office class. Participants can enhance skills learned in our basic class. Lunch break provided.
Date: Saturday, October 13
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $50
Instructor: Greg Davis
Location: AEC, Computer Lab
Deadline to Register: October 10
The Microsoft Excel class is a 6-hour class for absolute beginners that will include basics such a spreadsheet terminology and spreadsheet design to more intermediate topics such as charts/graphs, formula writing, and editing.
Pre-requisites : Familiarity with Windows and computer basics required.
Date: Saturday, November 10
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $50
Instructor: Greg Davis
Location: AEC, Computer Lab
Deadline to Register: November 7
This intensive "hands on" training course is designed to give users skills and knowledge on using the many features and functions of MS Access to make them more efficient and effective when processing data. Participants will gain experience in producing database applications and the ability to create a variety of data views, queries and reports. Who Should Attend? Users who have completed an Introduction to Microsoft Access who want to customize forms, queries and reports, or users how have good working knowledge of databases.
Date: Saturday, November 17
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $69
Instructor: Sunder Upadhyay
Location: UM-Tupelo, Room 202
Deadline to Register: November 13
This in-depth training course is designed to give existing users of Microsoft Access an insight into some of the more advanced features of Access. Participants will develop a further understanding of database design principles, advanced forms, reports and query design, including using calculations. Who Should Attend? Users who have completed an intermediate level Access class who want to customize forms, queries and reports, or users who have good working knowledge of Microsoft Access.
Date: Saturday, December 1
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $79
Instructor: Sunder Upadhyay
Location: UM-Tupelo, Room 203
Deadline to Register: November 27
Do you want to be able to design powerful and impressive presentations? This class will teach the basics of creating slides including inserting text, images, and page transitions. Creating and modifying templates will also be covered. In this introductory class you will receive the skills needed to design effective presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint.
Pre-requisites : Familiarity with Windows and computer basics required.
Date: Saturday, December 1
Time: 8:00 a.m – 12:30 p.m
Fee: $40
Instructor: Tammy Davis
Location: AEC, Computer Lab
Deadline to Register: November 27
Learn how to make Outlook work for you. You will learn how to set up your email client, organize your emails, create and organize your contact list, create "to-do" lists and create and personalize your own calendar. This introductory class overviews the many capabilities that Outlook offers.
Pre-requisites : Familiarity with Windows and computer basics required.
Date: Saturday, September 29
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $40
Instructor: Tammy Davis
Location: AEC, Computer Lab
Deadline to Register: September 27
This introductory class will cover the basics of web design. FrontPage is a text editor for HTML & JavaScript to make web design easier. Students will learn to create web pages that contain text, graphics, tables and lists; layout pages with frames and tables; and format their sites using styles and templates. 1 hour lunch break provided.
Pre-requisites : Familiarity with Windows & computer basics required.
Date: Saturday, August 25
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $60
Instructor: Tammy Davis
Location: AEC, Computer Lab
Deadline to Register: August 20
T’ai Chi Chih (TCC) concentrates on a set of movements completely focused on the development of energy, called Chi:
The circulation and balancing of the Chi is the great secret of life. It is a valuable exercise that affects the inner organs, as well as the muscular structure. TCC is a moving meditation with far-reaching benefits. The slow, soft movements have a real effect on blood pressure,weight control, and other physical aspects, but TCC goes much deeper than physical therapy. TCC circulates and balances internal energy, increases physical energy, health and well-being, improves balance, flexibility, stamina, and so much more! Come and be a part of this soothing class.
Date: Thursdays, September 27 – November 15
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $85
Location: AEC, TBA
Instructor: Ron Richardson
Deadline to Register: September 24
ASL is a four-week beginner course designed for those who are interested in learning sign language by seeking to accomplish the following: 1) to improve the channels of communication between the deaf/hard of hearing and the hearing community; 2) to promote the interest of individuals who are deaf/hard of hearing and their families; 3) to provide equal access to communication for individuals who are deaf/hard of hearing within the community and the educational setting; and 4) foremost, to improve the quality of life for deaf people and allow them more access to the larger community. After the final class, a dinner will be scheduled to allow students to practice their signing skills.
1.0 CEUs available for an additional fee. Students must attend all sessions to be eligible for CEUs.
Date: Mondays, September 24-October 15
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $89
Location: AEC, TBA
Instructor: Vera Edwards
This class is designed to introduce students to conversational sign language. Students will build on grammatical skills introduced in the beginning American Sign Language course, such as utilizing the ASL alphabet to improve fingerspelling skills and expanding vocabulary skills. After the final class, a dinner will be scheduled to allow students to practice their signing skills.
1.0 CEUs available for an additional fee. Students must attend all sessions to be eligible for CEUs.
Date: Mondays , October 22 – November 12
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Fee: $89
Location: AEC, TBA
Instructor: Vera Edwards
No Habla Español? No problem! Learn the fundamentals of beginning conversational Spanish for those planning to travel to Spanish-speaking countries or needing Spanish as a conversational tool for clients, students or employees. In additional to learning correct pronunciations, you will also learn basic greetings and phrases to assist you in simple conversations regarding directions, ordering food, inquiring about prices, time, calendar, numbers, health, transportation, and much, much more. This class is perfect for Health Care Professionals ( Doctors, Nurses, Medical Assistants, Staff), Educators ( Teachers, Principals, Counselors, Staff) and the Construction Industry ( Supervisors, Workers, Contractors).
Date: Monday, October 8, 15, 22, and 29
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Deadline to Register: October 4
Fee: $60 (0.6 CEUs available for additional fee)
Location: AEC, TBA
Instructor: Irene Baker
Date: Tuesday, September 18
Fee: TBA
Deadline to Register: September 13
Ace the ACT! is a one-day course designed to teach students key strategies in taking the American College Test (ACT). The class includes helpful hints in how to take the test (and most standardized tests) by reviewing all sections tested and key math formulas used most often on the ACT. Participants should bring a pencil and a desire to improve their scores. Limit of 25. Please note—this class usually fills several weeks before class date so register now!
Session 1
Date: Saturday, October 20
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Deadline to Register: October 16
Session 2
Date: Saturday, December 1
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Deadline to Register: November 27
Fee: $40
Location: AEC, Room 206
Instructor: Len Blanton
Experience the Memphis Brooks Museum’s new exhibition “ Pissarro: Creating the Impressionist Landscape.”The Brooks will be the only venue in the South to host this showcase commemorating the first, most revolutionary stage in the career of Impressionist pioneer Camille Pissarro. After lunch at the museum’s famed Brushmark Café, we’ll enjoy the fun side of Memphis arts in the heart of the Downtown Arts District. T he RiverArtsFest, hosted on historic South Main Street, is a new collaboration between Experience Art in Memphis (formerly Arts in the Park) and the South Main Association . This first annual festival features a juried exhibition in fine art, youth art show, artists market, live entertainment, culinary delights from downtown restaurants, and children's art activities.
Date: Friday, October 26
Fee: TBA, includes transportation, lunch, and museum/festival fees
Deadline to Register: October 11
All fees MUST be received with registration!
Journey to beautiful Monteagle mountain and tour the history-filled burgs that make this mountain unique. Home to many scenic and uncommercialized jewels on the southern Cumberland Plateau, our tour of the mountain will include Sewanee’s University of the South, Monteagle Sunday School Assembly, Beersheba Springs United Methodist Assembly, the beauty of South Cumberland State Park, the original site of the Swiss colony in Gruetli, and Russell Cave National Monument in nearby Bridgeport, Alabama. To complement the rustic nature of many of our activities, we will be indulging ourselves with accommodations at the Edgeworth Inn, a bed and breakfast located on the private grounds of the Monteagle Sunday School Assembly. This trip is a history & nature lover’s dream. While activities will not be strenuous, please be prepared for a lot of walking.
Date: Monday, October 15 – Wednesday, October 17
Fee: $TBA, includes transportation, lodging, meals, and activities
Deadline to Register: September 14
All fees MUST be received with registration!
