Community Education Classes
Winter 2010
Petoskey Community Education
is located inside Petoskey Middle School
Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm
Phone: 348-2150
Registration Form
Finances and Investments
Outlook & Opportunities Workshop
Instructor: Dan
Ledingham, Financial Advisor with the financial services firm Edward Jones
Investments
This workshop is geared to people who have a variety of investing
experience. It covers inflation, real estate issues, recession and bear
markets, as well as strategies for weathering uncertain markets.
Date: Wednesday, February 3rd
Time: 4:00pm
Class Fee: $5.00
Location: 221
West Mitchell
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Smart Choices in Retirement Workshop
Instructor: Dan
Ledingham, Financial Advisor with the financial services firm Edward Jones
Investments
You will learn 10 principles to help make your money last with the goal of
providing a stable, steady retirement income. This workshop will help you
prepare for the future and learn practical ways to help maintain your
standard of living in retirement.
Date: Wednesday, January 27th
Time: 4:00pm
Class Fee: $5.00
Location: 221 West Mitchell
Fun, Fitness, Health & Safety
Fitness Walking - Indoor
Walk in the halls at your own pace.
Monday through Thursday - Petoskey High School - 5:00pm-8:00pm
No Charge
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Beginner Line Dancing
Instructor:
Janet & Jon Vance
Do you enjoy dancing, but don't go out because you don't have a partner?
With line dancing, you no longer have to be a wallflower because no
partner is needed. Learn the basic steps and dance routines to various
types of music including Country, Rock n' Roll, Blues, Latin, Pop, and
Waltzes. Dance Step Sheets will be provided.
Date: Monday, February 8th thru Monday, March 22nd
(no class February 15th)
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Class Fee: $30.00 per person
Location: Central Cafe
Computer Classes
Computers For The Very Beginner
Instructor: Marlene
Mayer
This class will teach you basic computer skills such as learning the
keyboard, mastering the
mouse, opening and closing programs, saving files and organizing them in
folders. Bring your questions and have some fun while learning!!
2 Sessions Offered
1st Session
Date: Thursday, January 28th and Thursday, February 4th
2nd Session
Date: Monday, February 22nd and Monday, March 1st
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Fee: $25.00
Location: Petoskey Middle School Media Center Computer Lab
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Internet For Beginners
Instructor: Marlene
Mayer
Do you have trouble finding what you need and sometimes end up lost? This
class will enhance your internet usage by exploring different web browsers
and navigating hyperlinks. Learn how to copy, paste and print articles and
pictures. Create an email account and learn about free downloads for
anti-virus and spyware. Come on, what are you waiting for?
Date: Thursday, March 25th
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Fee: $15.00
Location: Petoskey Middle School Media Center Computer Lab
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Digital Camera For the Beginner
Instructor: Marlene
Mayer
Learn basic techniques of digital photography; tips on taking great
pictures, downloading them to your computer and then touching them up with
Adobe Photoshop. Explore Picasa, a free download that enables you to make
picture collages and short slide shows to email your friends. Bring your camera
if you have one but it's not necessary. Guaranteed to learn a lot!!
2 Sessions Offered
1st Session
Date: Thursday, February 11th and Thursday, February 18th
2nd Session
Date: Monday, March 8th and Monday, March 15th
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Fee: $25.00
Location: Petoskey Middle School Media Center Computer Lab
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Beginning Word 2000
Instructor:
Becky Bailey
Learn word processing skills for document setup and navigation.
Understand basic word processing tasks like cut, copy and paste and
document formatting. Learn specific skills for creating labels, using web
templates and setting tab stops. Prerequisite: Computers For Beginners or
basic computer knowledge, comfortable working in Windows and use of the
mouse.
Date: Tuesday, February 9th and Tuesday, February 16th
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Fee: $25.00
Location: Petoskey Middle School Media Center Computer Lab
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Mail Merge For Office 2000
Instructor:
Becky Bailey
In this one evening class we will use both Microsoft Word and Excel to
create a database to merge into Word forms. We use mail merge to create
labels, envelopes, and form letters in Word. We'll explore how to set-up
and import data from other programs like Excel and Access. A valuable tool
for anyone who would like to make large mailings easy. Prerequisite:
Beginning Word or basic word processing skills.
Date: Tuesday, March 9th
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Fee: $15.00
Locations: Petoskey Middle School Media Center Computer Lab
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Beginning Microsoft Excel 2000
Instructor: Becky
Bailey
In this two evening class we will learn the basics of using a spreadsheet
program, exploring subjects such as setting up a spreadsheet, using the
Autofill feature, writing formulas and using functions. Also, formatting
your spreadsheet with AutoFormat and other custom formatting options.
Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge, comfortable working in Windows and
use of the mouse.
Date: Tuesday, February 23rd and Tuesday, March 2nd
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Fee: $25.00
Location: Petoskey Middle School Media Center Computer Lab
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Introduction To Selling On Ebay
Instructor: Becky
Bailey
Do you have things around the house that you would like to get rid of but
wonder if it may have monetary value? Sell it on Ebay! This one evening
class is for anyone who is interested in an introduction to selling on
Ebay; it is a good way to jumpstart the learning curve of how to list an
item. We will discuss seller fees, shipping methods, Paypal, and many tips
to make your listing marketable.
Date: Tuesday, February 2nd
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Fee: $15.00
Location: Petoskey Middle School Media Center Computer Lab
General Interest Programming
Women's Wardrobe Wake-Up
Instructor:
Jean Wynn
You're ready for spring but your wardrobe isn't. And do you have Macy's
taste but only a discount store budget? Jean will take you behind the scenes
in retailing and show you how to put together stylish, flattering outfits
using budget clothing. We will also demonstrate getting the best fit for
your money, how to accessorize, and use of color. Class will meet at a
local retail outlet. Limited to 10 women.
Date: Tuesday, March 2nd
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Class Fee: $15.00
Location: Petoskey Retail Store
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Beginning Knitting
Instructor: Kathy
Mychkovsky
Learn the basics of knitting and purling so that you can make scarves,
sweaters, afghans, purses and more. This class is for someone who hasn't
knit before or needs a refresher.
Materials Needed: 10" long pair of knitting needles - size 7, 8, or
9; 1 skein sugar n cream cotton yarn.
Date: Tuesday, January 26th and Tuesday, February 2nd
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Class Fee: $25.00
Location: Petoskey Middle School Classroom
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Intermediate Knitting
Instructor: Kathy
Mychkovsky
This is a class for anyone who knows the basics of knitting. You bring any
project and we will work you through it. You will also learn how to read
patterns, cable, add yarn together, increase and decrease just to start.
Material List: Any project - you can make a scarf, sweater, afghan or just
work on sample blocks in patterns that the instructor will provide. If not
sure just bring size 7 or 8 straight knitting needles and skein of worsted
weight yarn - instructor has a scarf pattern which you can start.
Dates: Tuesday, February 9th, Tuesday, February 16h, and Tuesday, February
23rd
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Class Fee: $35.00
Locations: Petoskey Middle School Classroom
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T-Shirt Quilt
Instructor: Kathy
Mychkovsky
Do you have a pile of old t-shirts or want to make a memorial present
(graduation is just around the corner). This is the perfect project. So
gather those t-shirts and come to this class.
Supplies Needed: 12 or more t-shirts, about 3 to 5 yards of flannel fabric
(more might be needed depending on the finished size), rotary cutter,
ruler - should be 6x24 or 15" square and mat - you will need the 18 x
24 size, sewing machine, straight pins, thread will be used the second
night.
Dates: Thursday, February 11th and Thursday, February 18th
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Class Fee: $25.00
Location: Petoskey Middle School Classroom
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Beginning Serging/Overlock Sewing Classes
Instructor: Ginny
Rogers
Have a lot of fun and learn how to operate your serger/overlock machine
and make wonderful items, the list is endless!! First night bring serger
machine, scraps of material, notebook, 4 different color threads and
instructions to your machine.
Date: Wednesdays, February 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and March 3rd
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Fee: $45.00
Location: Petoskey Middle School Home Ec Room
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Beginning Sewing Class
Instructor: Ginny
Rogers
Recently received a new machine?? Or have an old machine and don't know
how to sew?? Then this class is for you. You will get familiar with your
sewing machine, learn how to read patterns, how to purchase material, how
to cut/mark and sew. Also basic machine mending techniques. Need to have
your own machine, instruction book (if available), scrap material, and an
easy pattern.
Date: Tuesdays, February 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and March 2nd
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Fee: $45.00
Location: Petoskey Middle School Home Ec Room
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Fleece Hats, Scarf, and Mittens
Instructor:
Ginny Rogers
This two night class provides patterns and ideas for making a comfy and
warm fleece scarf, hat, and mittens. Defeat the winter blahs with
friends while creating a warm defense against the harsh winter weather.
Contact Community Ed for a list of supplies.
Dates: Monday, February 1st and Monday, February 8th
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Class Fee: $25.00
Location: Petoskey Middle School Home Ec Room
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Beginning Crochet
Instructor:
Kathy Mychkovsky
Learn the basics, chain, single crochet, double crochet and how to
understand the patterns. If you have always wanted to crochet but can't
understand how to begin, this is the class for you.
Supplies needed: H or I crochet hook, skein junk acrylic yarn - worsted
weight. If you have a simple pattern for a project, please bring it to the
first class.
Dates: Thursday, January 28th and Thursday, February 4th
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Class Fee: $35.00
Location: Petoskey Middle School Classroom
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Bread Making (Baguette 101)
Instructor:
Greg Carpenter
This hands on class will focus on the baking of the French Baguette.
Artisan Baker Greg Carpenter will take you behind the counter of his
bakery to explore all aspects of creating this versatile bread. Be
prepared to get your hands in the dough. The class fee covers all
materials, aprons will be provided and refreshments will be served. Each
student will leave the class with a fresh, hot baguette and a recipe for
producing great baguettes at home.
Date: Thursday, February 11th
Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm
Class Fee: $25.00
(Make check payable to Crooked Tree Breadworks)
Location: Crooked Tree Breadworks (Harbor/Petoskey Road)
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Dog Obedience Beginners
Instructor:
Laura Bath
This class is a must if you have a new puppy or just need to teach
"an old dog new tricks." Dog must be three months or older.
Bring shot record, proof of negative stool sample and dog to first class.
Date: Thursday evenings beginning February 11th thru March 18th
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Class Fee: $60.00
Location: Petoskey Snowmobile Club