Adult and Continuing Education1525 W. California St., Bldg. 200, Gainesville, TX 76240940-668-3373 ace.nctc.edu

Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) offers this exclusive opportunity to Cooke County residents who are 62+. These courses are offered free of charge (unless otherwise noted) and you are welcome to take as many classes as you want. To register simply call 940-668-3373 or in person at the ACE office.

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ARTS & CRAFTS

PRIME TIMERS SPRING 2020 SCHEDULE

FITNESS & WELLNESS

COMPUTERHORTICULTURE & SCIENCE

CULINARY

LANGUAGE

LITERARY & LECTURE

JOIN US for an OPEN HOUSE to get information and to meet instructors and other students who participate in this program. Registration will be available but classes fill up and we cannot guarantee enrollment. To register please call 940-668-3373 or in person at the ACE office. M 1/13 2 PM ACE 201

FITNESS & WELLNESS

LATIN BALLROOMPTS. 0150.0101Come learn the basics for the Salsa, Tango and Rhumba. No partner needed! Wear comfortable shoes (no heels).M 2/3, 2/10, 2/17 9 AM – 10 AM ACE 201 L. Barletta

SENIOR STRETCH & YOGILATESPTS. 0150.0102Come stretch your body while getting toned and improving overall balance. Please bring a mat.M 4/6, 4/13, 4/20 9 AM – 10 AM ACE 201 L. Barletta

AMERICAN BALLROOM PTS. 0150.013Learn the basics for the Waltz, East Coast Swing and Fox Trot. No partner needed! Wear comfortable shoes (no heels).M 5/4, 5/11, 5/18 9 AM – 10 AM ACE 201 L. Barletta

COMPUTER

EXCEL SPREADSHEET FOR HOME BUDGETPTS.1020.0101Learn how to make a spreadsheet for your personal records and for a budget. You will need to supply a flash drive for this class.T - 4/14 W - 4/15 TH - 4/16 2PM – 4PM 500 Building D. Lillard

HORTICULTURE & SCIENCES

KNOWING YOUR TURFPTS.1060.0101Marty Morgan, Cooke County Extension Agent will discuss the best grass in this area for your yard. W 2/12 10 AM – 12 PM ACE 208 M. Morgan

ORIENTATION/OPEN HOUSE

ORIENTATION/OPEN HOUSE

LANGUAGE

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISHPTS.1070.001This introductory course will teach basic conversational Spanish. This is a six week course.T /TH 1/21 - 2-25 10 AM – 12 PM Ace 201 D. Longoria2.

SWEET TREATSPTS.1010.0101Learn to make peanut patties, bonbons, fudge and other sweet treats for yourself and for gift giving.W 2/5 10 AM – 12 PM Landmark Bank N. Armstrong

WESTON PRICE – WISE TRADITIONS DIET PTS.1010.0102Lecture on the history of Dr. Weston A. Price and his discoveries about how diet is linked to health of the body and the teeth.T 2/18 1 PM – 3 PM ACE 204 J. Terral

COOKING UNDER PRESSUREPTS.1010.0103Learn the basics of traditional pressure cooking as well as using the new electric digital cookers.T 3/10 2 PM – 4 PM Stanford House A. Neu

BENEFITS OF BONE BROTHPTS.1010.0104Lecture on the nutritional benefits of bone broth and how bone broth plays an important part of a healthy diet.T 3/24 1 PM – 3 PM TBD J. Terral

FERMENTATION 101 PTS.1010.0105Lecture on the history of fermented foods in cultures around the world and how they play an important part in a healthy diet.T 4/21 1 PM – 3 PM TBD J. Terral

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CULINARY

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Conference Room

VALENTINE WREATH PTS.1000.0102 Fun making a Valentine wreath for your home!W 1/22 10 AM – 12 PM ACE 208 H. Springer

WATER COLOR PTS.1000.0103M 2/24, 3/2, 3/9 10 AM – 12 PM ACE 208 R. Bond

PENCIL ARTPTS.1000.0105Learn how to make portraits or other drawings with pencil. M - 3/2 T - 3/3 2 PM – 4 PM ACE 208 J. McMillion

ROSE WREATHPTS.1000.0104W 2/26 10 AM – 12 PM ACE 208 H. Springer

UNIQUE EASTER WREATHPTS.1000.0106Create a unique carrot wreath on a “Unique in the Creek” triangle board. Using orange deco mesh and ribbon this wreath is perfect for Easter or you can keep it up all through Spring.W 3/4 10 AM – 1 PM ACE 208 H. Springer

EMBROIDERYPTS.1000.0107Learn embroidery stitches to decorate fabric. $10 supply fee to be paid on site at the beginning of class. W 4/1, 4/8, 4/15 10 AM – 12 PM Cynthia’s Corner C. Roth

PRINCIPLES OF NECKLACE DESIGNSPTS.1000.0108Design Instructions will show you how to make a crimped beaded necklace using different types of beads and embellishments. Class to make jewelry will begin May 6th.W 4/29 10AM – 12PM ACE 208 D. Bills

ARTS & CRAFTS

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CRIMPED BEADED JEWELRYPTS.1000.0109String and crimp a beaded necklace. You supply your own choice of beads and embellishments.W - 5/6 TH - 5/7 10 AM – 12 PM ACE 208 D. Bills

LITERARY & LECTURES

RADICALS, REVOLUTIONARIES AND POLITICIANS PTS.1040.0102This three part series will look at 3 important individuals in human history in the last 200 years. These individuals are often overlooked or incompletely known and understood.

1. Garibaldi-Warrior Women-Married to Giuseppe Garibaldi, Anita fought by his side in South America and then in Italy. Their efforts were successful in attaining Italian independence in 1870. Outside of Italy, this radical and revolutionary woman is seldom known yet her actions affected world history.W 1/29 10 AM – 12 PM ACE 204 K. Marcotte

2. Oveta Culp Hobby-A Life of Service- A native Texan, OCH, was the Parliamentarian of the Texas legislature, owner of The Houston Post, Director/ Colonel of the Women’s Army Corps during World War II, and the first Secretary of Healthy, Education and Welfare. Her life of commitment to service is often unknown even to Texans. She is another revolutionary and politician.W 2/19 10 AM – 12 PM ACE 204 K. Marcotte

3. John F. Kennedy – The person As Well as the President- The youngest person elected to the White House was a Revolutionary politician: Civil Rights, Space Pro-gram, Peace Corp. JFK’s early years formed the ideas which will be carried to the Oval Office, ideals which he was able (to some degree) to put into place.W 3/25 10 AM – 12 PM ACE 204 K. Marcotte

THOMSEN RANCH WILD FLOWER TOURPTS.1040.0110Travel to the Thomsen Foundation located near Forestburg, Texas in Montague County to enjoy beautiful wild flowers. Meet in front of 200 building if you would like to carpool.T 5/12 9 AM Thomsen Foundation L. Bellows

SOLARPTS.1040.0103Learn how you can afford solar panels for about what you are now paying each month on your current electric bill.Saturday 1/25 1 PM – 3 PM ACE 204 T. Buchanan

ESTATE PLANNING AND ELDER LAWPTS.1040.0106Learn basics of Estate Planning and Elder Law with attorney Richard Barron.T 4/07 3 PM – 4:30 PM ACE 204 R. Barron

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END OF THE TRAIL: THE INDIAN TERRITORY’S RED RIVER VALLEYPTS.1040.0107The people who lived along the Red River Valley before, and after American expansion have histories not only intertwined with the Europeans, but also with each other. Examine their homes, the politics, and the effects of American Indian Policy along the Red River.T 4/28 10 AM – 12 PM ACE 204 Robin Cole-Jett

THE GREAT RAFT OF THE RED RIVERPTS.1040.0108One of the most important aspects that Americans desired for the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 was to make the western rivers navigable – especially The Red River, which they hoped connected to Santa Fe. However, a gargantuan log jam,called the Great Red River Raft, prevented commercial development. Learn about this One-of-a-kind feature on the river, how it was removed, and what impacts its removal had on the environs of the Southwest.T 4/28 2 PM – 4 PM ACE 204 Robin Cole-Jett

CARD TRICKS/MAGICPTS.1040.0104Are you tired of boring computer classes? Do you want to learn something that is fun, will get you free food and amaze people, then this class is for you. This class is for beginners who think they can learn card tricks.Saturday 1/25 3 PM – 5 PM ACE 204 T. Buchanan

BOOK CLUBPTS.1040.0109Gather with friends to share, question, explore, compare and contrast your views and interpretations of the monthly book club selections.W 3/25, 4/22, 5/20 2 PM - 4PM Morton Museum C. Ledbetter

ORIENTATION FOR GETTING TO KNOW SAINT JOPTS.1040.0111Information for the trip to Saint Jo. Maps will be available and information will be discussed about things to do and see.W 5/13 2 PM ACE 201 L. Clark

GETTING TO KNOW SAINT JOPTS.1040.0112Enjoy learning history of Saint Jo along with shopping, wineries, museums and other interesting facts about this lovely community. You are responsible for transportation either driving your own vehicle or possibly carpooling. If you prefer to travel together meet in front of the 200 building at 9 AM. W 5/14 10 AM Saint Jo Chamber of Commerce

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