CLL Spring 2015 final

Center for Lifelong Learning

Spring 2015

Water GardensSavor the Beauty, Avoid the Pitfalls, page 15with Daniel DIxBoost the beauty of your terrain with thehottest landscape feature being installedtoday ― the water garden. The wide variety offlora and fauna that make water, rather thanTerra Firma, their home are endlessly fascinat-ing. The sound of a splashing waterfall andthe sight of a tranquil reflective pool prove tobe an irresistible draw for everyone. While awater garden can bring endless enjoyment,it can also become an installation and main-tenance nightmare if done incorrectly.Daniel will share tips on how to make yourwater garden a beautiful and intrinsic partof your landscape.

Felted Purse, page 2with Lisa ThompsonMake your own small purse or cell-phone holder with embellish-ments using felting techniques. Class fee includes all materials tomake one item.

Felted Hat, page 5with Lisa ThompsonDevelop skills to customize a wet-felted hat with alpaca fleece. Wetfelting is done using the raw washed and combed fiber from natu-ral fleece. Combine it with warm, soapy water and rub to create afetching, durable fabric. No knitting is involved in this type of felt-ing, and no fiber art experience is required to have a great timecreating a one-of-a-kind piece. Class fee includes 8 ounces of alpaca fleece, supplies, and some embellishments – feel free tobring your own hatpins, feathers or jewels to add your ownstyle.

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WelcomeTake time for you! Cochise College Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL),strives to educate our communitythrough affordable, quality courses. Wehave a wide range of non-credit classesand programs to continue your education.

Front row left to right: Carol Moore, Office Specialist; Carol Downey, Publication Specialist;Joy Miller, Department Assistant.

Back row left to right: Ana Smith, ProgrammingCoordinator; Larry Catten, Community TrainingCoordinator; and Sharon Gilman, Director.

Lifelong learning helps you make newfriends and establish valuable relationships.Through classes and trips , you will meet new people,forge friendships with others, and enjoy an active sociallife.

Lifelong learning leads to an enriching life of self-fulfillment.Learning and studying keeps your mind engaged and yourthinking clear. Plus, you will inevitably learn some interestingtidbits to share at social events!

Lifelong learning keeps you involved as an active contributor to society.Take part in nature programs specific to Southern Arizona, travel throughout our area, and offer your expertise through meaningful community involvement. Some of our best instructors are those thatcome to us with years of real-world experience.

Life is Learning . . .

Table of ContentsArts and Crafts...................................................2

Computer Series for Windows..........................6

Computer Series for Apple ...............................7

Computing.........................................................8

Cooking............................................................10

Nature ..............................................................11

Professional Development.............................12

Personal Finance .............................................13

Special Interest................................................14

Trips and Tours ................................................16

Wellness ...........................................................18

Community Outreach .....................................21

Maps.................................................................22

Our Instuctors .................................................23

Registration Information and Form ..............24

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sion will include use of positive and negative space, transfer-ring the image, carving techniques, different printing methodsand ways to add color to a print. This ancient medium is easyenough for beginners, yet challenging enough for experiencedartists. Once learned, printmaking can be enjoyed for a lifetime!Bring a sketchbook and pens/pencils for notes during class. *Thereis a required $15 kit fee to be paid to the instructor at the begin-ning of class. Exact cash amount or check only for in-classpurchases or kit fees. Class has two sessions.Date Time Location Room CostMonday and Wednesday, Feb 2 and 4 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. SVC 404 $49*

Beginning Ukulele – The Strum of Its Partswith Deborah LydonYou asked for it! Now a longer course!Obtain rapid, optimum hands-on learning from this class. Bythe end of the first class, you can learn to play three songs.Some of the topics covered will be: simple strumming, finger-picking, melody by tablature, an optional introduction of theelectric bass ukulele and a brief overview of Onsong, a songbook app. Singing along is encouraged and a lot of fun. Read-ing music is not a required skill for this class. Bring a tunerand a tunable ukulele – soprano, concert or tenor size. A baritoneukulele is not recommended and would need to be restrung priorto class. Guidelines for the purchase of a ukulele are available.Tuner and class textbook can be purchased from the instructor for$15 each. Exact cash amount or check only for in-class purchasesor kit fees. Class has six sessions.Date Time Location Room CostSaturdays, Feb 7 – Mar 14 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. SVC 705 $79*

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Felted Pursewith Lisa Thompson

Make your own small purse or cell-phone holder withembellishments using felting techniques. Class fee

includes all materials to make one item. Bring your phoneto properly size your piece. Clothing and shoes will likely get wetduring this class; wearing older garments and shoes is recom-mended. Bring an old towel.Date Time Location Room CostSaturday, Jan 31 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. SVC 404 $39

Watercolor Pencil Workshopwith Linda M. FeltnerCombine the worlds of drawing and painting, and explore theversatility of watercolor pencils. Washes of color provide a rich

dimension to drawings. Sketches become expressive andvibrant; details obtain depth and intensity. Have fun

investigating a medium that has grown in popularitywith nature journaling and sketching. *There is a required $28kit fee, for watercolor pencils and paper, to be paid to the instruc-tor at the beginning of class. Exact cash amount or check only forin-class purchases or kit fees. A list of additional materials neededwill be provided at registration. Date Time Location Room CostSaturday, Jan 31 and Sunday, Feb 1 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. SVC 401 $85*

Printmaking for Greeting Cardswith Heather GreenNothing says “I love you” like a handmade card. In this work-shop, you can learn how to plan, carve and print multiple images to make greeting cards using a linoleum block. Discus-

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Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy Peoplewith Craig CoffmanTake this crash course and you will be shown some basicchords to get you playing along with your favorite songs rightaway. Class is limited to 15 students. For ages 13+. *There is arequired $29 fee, for workbook and practice DVD, to be paid to theinstructor at the beginning of class. Exact cash amount or checkonly for in-class purchases or kit fees. Bring an acoustic guitar.Date Time Location Room CostSaturday, Feb 21 3:30 – 6 p.m. SVC 702 $39*

Faux Funwith Linda CoffmanGet those special effects on your walls without paying theextra price. You can learn the secrets to stripes, diamond pat-terns, how to improve a bathroom wall and what to do withthat “niche” indention in your wall. Linda Coffman is a profes-sional faux painter with more than 20 years of experience. Shewill demonstrate these techniques and give you a chance totry each one in class. *There is a required $29 kit fee for a customroller, pan and DVD, to be paid to the instructor at the beginningof class. Attend Faux Fun and Fabulous Faux – Suede, Rustic, Modern for $69 plus kit fee OR $39 per class. Exact cash amount orcheck only for in-class purchases or kit fees.Date Time Location Room CostSaturday, Feb 21 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. SVC 404 $39*

Fabulous Faux – Suede, Rustic, Modernwith Linda CoffmanTransform your walls into a personal statement! Watch experi-enced professional Linda Coffman and you can learn how togo from rustic to sleek modern or even children's rooms. Shewill show you an easier, "ulcer-free" way by using a specialroller, paint and glaze. Bring a paint shirt and acquire ideas foryour special project. *There is a required $29 kit fee, for a customroller, pan and DVD, to be paid to the instructor at the beginningof class. Attend Fabulous Faux – Suede, Rustic, Modern and FauxFun for $69 plus workbook fee OR $39 per class. Exact cashamount or check only for in-class purchases or kit fees.Date Time Location Room CostSaturday, Feb 21 1 – 3:30 p.m. SVC 404 $39*

Finding Your Voice as a Writerwith Michael C. SullivanIdentify, develop and polish your writing style. Whether your

genre is well-researched non-fiction or any form of fic-tion, writing is more than merely putting words onpaper. To call yourself a writer, you must have a voice,

or style, that inspires readers to keep turning pages. Bring anotebook and pen to class. Class has five sessions.Date Time Location Room CostMondays, Feb 23 – Mar 23 6 – 7:30 p.m. SVC 702 $55

Learning to See: Drawing in Charcoalwith Heather GreenFind out how artists convert what they “see” onto paper in real-istic, expressive ways. Demonstrations, class discussions andhands-on activities will hone your observation skills andchange the way you approach drawing. You will explore ren-dering and mark-making to establish a personal toolbox oftraditional and experimental drawing techniques. Bring asketchbook and pens/pencils for notes during class. *There is arequired $35 kit fee to be paid to the instructor at the beginning ofclass. Exact cash amount or check only for in-class purchases orkit fees. Class has four sessions.Date Time Location Room CostSaturdays, Feb 7 – 28 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. SVC 401 $85*

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy Peoplewith Craig CoffmanYou don’t need years of weekly lessons to learn piano! In just afew hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to giveyou years of musical enjoyment. You can learn all the chordsyou will need to play any song in this one session—any style,any key! For ages 13+. *There is a required $29 fee, for workbookand practice CD, to be paid to the instructor at the beginning ofclass. Attend both Instant Piano and How to Play Piano by Ear for$69 plus workbook fees OR $39 per class. Exact cash amount orcheck only for in-class purchases or kit fees. Keyboard not required.Date Time Location Room CostSaturday, Feb 21 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. SVC 702 $39*

How to Play Piano by Earwith Craig CoffmanExpand your musical horizons, free yourself from sheet-musicdependence and be the life of the party! You can learn one ofmusic’s deepest mysteries: how to play songs without relyingon music. This class is about practical presentation of musictheory that includes predicting chord progressions, learningfrom recordings and transposing. This is an ideal follow-up tothe “Instant Piano” class and is open to anyone who has a basicunderstanding of chords on any instrument. *There is a required$29 fee, for workbook and practice CD, to be paid to the instructorat the beginning of class. Attend both Instant Piano and How toPlay Piano by Ear for $69 plus workbook fees OR $39 per class.Exact cash amount or check only for in-class purchases or kit fees.Keyboard not required.Date Time Location Room CostSaturday, Feb 21 12:45 – 3:15 p.m. SVC 702 $39* NEW

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Sew, You Know…with Charla HenneyDo you have a sewing machine? Do you use it? If you are unsure of how to get started, this is the class for you! A series of simple projects will help you become familiar with your machine and gain confidence in using it. Bring your own sewingmachine if you have one. Charla will have two sewing machinesavailable to share during class. A short list of class materials willbe given to you at the time of enrollment. Class meets four times.Date Time Location Room CostThursdays, Feb 26 – Mar 19 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. SVC 702 $59

Sew, You Know More…with Charla HenneyThis class is geared toward students who are familiar with basicsewing and want to learn more advanced skills. It will focus onfollowing a simple purchased pattern from start to finish. Skillspracticed will include installing a zipper and making button-holes. Pattern details and supply list will be given at time ofregistrations. Bring your own sewing machine if you have one.Charla will have two sewing machines available to share duringclass. A short list of class materials will be given to you at the timeof enrollment. Class meets four times.Date Time Location Room CostSaturdays, Feb 28 – Mar 21 2 – 4 p.m. SVC 1106 $59

Little Needle-Felted Animalswith Lisa ThompsonEntertain your imagination with needle felting! This class is designed for beginners – no previous felting or sewing experi-ence is necessary. You can learn basics about the craft of needle felting, how to use a single needle, alpaca fleece (roving) and embellishments to make a small 3-dimensionalanimal of your choice to take home. Class fee includes a kitwhich contains a felting needle, sponge, fleece, wire, beads foreyes and various accent pieces of dyed fleece. Children 12 andolder may attend when joined by a parent or guardian; equal registration fee applies for all attendees. Additional supplies andmaterials will be available for purchase after class. Exact cashamount or check only for in-class purchases or kit fees.Date Time Location Room CostSaturday, Feb 28 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. SVC 702 $39

The Art of Image Transferswith Heather GreenResearch a multitude of image transfer techniques in this fun,hands-on workshop! These exciting methods are versatile andcan be used to enhance artwork, scrapbook and journal pages,cards, furniture and home décor. You can learn, step-by-step,how to transfer photographic images onto a variety of sur-faces, and walk away with directions, samples, troubleshootingtips and additional project ideas. Bring a sketchbook andpens/pencils for notes during class. *There is a required $15 kit feeto be paid to the instructor at the beginning of class. Exact cashamount or check only for in-class purchases or kit fees.Date Time Location Room CostSaturday, Mar 7 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. SVC 401 $25*

Bling it On – A Wire-Wrapping Serieswith Linda RiggsForming wire-wrapped jewelry is a gratifying way to demon-strate your creativity. At the end of each class in this series, youwill have created at least one beautiful piece of jewelry thatcan enhance your attire or that you can gift to someone spe-cial. *You can bring your own tools or purchase a tool kit for $10from the instructor at the beginning of class. There is a required$15 per class jewelry kit fee to be paid to the instructor at thebeginning of each class. Exact cash amount or check only for in-class purchases or kit fees.

Class 1: Wrap that BeadCreate a sculpted wire design that can decorate a large, flatbead giving it added flair that will dress up any occasion. Learnbasic wire-sculpting techniques that can be used in otherunique designs. Date Time Location Room CostSaturday, Mar 7 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. SVC 702 $25*

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Communicating in Spanishwith Olga MeierEmphasize and promote basic oral Spanish communicationskills about a variety of topics in a stress-free environment. Thiscourse is designed to cover only the grammar and structureabsolutely necessary for speaking. Emphasis will be placed onlistening and speaking skills that will enable you to understandand hold simple conversations. Elements of Spanish/Hispanicculture will also be presented to enhance cross-cultural under-standing. Class has 12 sessions.Date Time Location Room CostMondays and Wednesdays,Mar 25 – May 4 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. SVC 702 $175

Mini Book Page Wreathswith Heather GreenWho knew paper could be so chic? Create wreaths that make astatement when entering your home. In this class, you will experiment with paper manipulation techniques and con-struct a mini wreath from book pages. The methods learnedcan be transmitted to other paper crafts, including ornaments,cards and home decoration. *There is a required $15 kit fee to bepaid to the instructor at the beginning of class. Exact cashamount or check only for in-class purchases or kit fees.Date Time Location Room CostMonday, Mar 30 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. SVC 404 $25*

Class 2: Bling a Bundle Use the wire-wrap technique to make an original set of ear-rings and a necklace that has your distinctive touch. Amazeyourself or others with your personally designed masterpiece.Prerequisite: Wrap that Bead.Date Time Location Room CostSaturday, Mar 14 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. SVC 702 $25*

Class 3: Lock that RockLearn how to create a piece of jewelry using the “Lock thatRock” pattern. You will be wrapping polished stones and cabo-chons to make a one-of-a-kind pendent. Prerequisite: Wrap thatBead.Date Time Location Room CostSaturday, March 21 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. SVC 702 $25*

Felted Hats with Lisa ThompsonDevelop skills to customize a wet-felted hat with alpaca fleece.

Wet felting is done using the raw washed andcombed fiber from natural fleece. Combine it with

warm, soapy water and rub to create a fetching, durablefabric. No knitting is involved in this type of felting, and nofiber art experience is required to have a great time creating aone-of-a-kind piece. Class fee includes 8 ounces of alpacafleece, supplies, and some embellishments – feel free to bringyour own hatpins, feathers or jewels to add your own style.Clothing and shoes will likely get wet during this class, wearingolder garments and shoes is recommended. Bring an old towel.Date Time Location Room CostSaturday, Mar 21 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. SVC 404 $39

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Introduction to Microsoft Word, Part 1Get acquainted with entering text, editing and selecting text,and formatting documents. Strongly recommended for thosewho wish to attend Introduction to Microsoft Word, Part 2.Date Time Location Room CostThursday, Mar 12 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. SVC 703 $39

Introduction to Microsoft Word, Part 2 Take a more in-depth look at formatting, cut and paste, dragand drop, opening and saving documents, and spell check inMicrosoft Word.Date Time Location Room CostThursday, Mar 19 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. SVC 703 $39

Microsoft Word GraphicsExplore the use of clip art, graphics and pictures to enhancethe look of any Microsoft Word document.Date Time Location Room CostThursday, Mar 26 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. SVC 703 $39

Using Email You will be introduced to email and you can learn how to type,edit, send and receive email, delete unwanted mail, create con-tacts, use the address book and send attachments.Date Time Location Room CostThursday, Apr 2 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. SVC 703 $39

File Management Take the mystery out of managing your files and folders. Thiscourse will give you in-depth training in the different levelsused in the file system for Microsoft Windows.Date Time Location Room CostThursday, Apr 9 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. SVC 703 $39

Only $11 per classwhen you sign up for

the entire 10-classseries! Practical infor-

mation and usefultechniques for beginningusers of both Windows 7

and Windows 8 will be presentedby Sean Trachtman at the Sierra

Vista Campus. Classes are hands-on withone student to a computer. Open discussion and

questions are encouraged.

Introduction to Personal Computers Discussion includes parts of a computer, computer terminol-ogy, mouse skills as well as how and what to buy. This class is a particularly good forum for your computer questions! Date Time Location Room CostThursday, Feb 5 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. SVC 703 $39

Introduction to Windows DesktopBuild a foundation for using Microsoft Windows of all versions.This class reviews the basic skills needed for all current ver-sions of Windows – 8, 7, Vista or XP. Discussion includes func-tions of the desktop start button, taskbar, shortcuts andcontrolling program windows.Date Time Location Room CostThursday, Feb 12 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. SVC 703 $39

Windows 8 Start ScreenUsers of Windows 8 will immediately notice the start screen isfull of unique applications. Gain knowledge about how to navi-gate the start screen and determine the features most usefulfor your life.Date Time Location Room CostThursday, Feb 19 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. SVC 703 $39

Introduction to the World of the Internet Designed for first-time Internet users and novices, this work-shop explains what the Internet is and how to use the InternetExplorer program. Strongly recommended for those who wish toattend Surfing Smart and Safe.Date Time Location Room CostThursday, Feb 26 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. SVC 703 $39

Surfing Smart and SafeLearn about tips and tricks to make effective searches and navigate the Internet like a pro. This class can give you moreconfidence to surf the Web efficiently and safely. Date Time Location Room CostThursday, Mar 5 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. SVC 703 $39

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Enjoy a $70 savings! Takeadvantage of a $10

discount on each class bysigning up for the

entire 7-class series by March 13 . Each class will

be presented by Carol Downeyin an interactive computer

environment. Open discussion andquestions are encouraged.

Welcome to MacintoshEnter the world of the user-friendly Apple (Macintosh) operat-ing system Mavericks. Carol will show you how to customizeyour Mac to satisfy your specific style, discuss the functions ofthe dock and give a detailed explanation of the System Prefer-ences and Finder.Date Time Location Room CostFriday, Mar 20 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. SVC 408 $39

Launch, Control, and Record…Examine basic functions of the numerous applications that areincluded with the Apple operating system. You will have ampletime to open, explore and ask questions about Launchpad,Mission Control, Contacts and Calendar.Date Time Location Room CostFriday, Mar 27 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. SVC 408 $39

Communicate and Remember… Gather information about Reminders, Notes, Messages, Face-Time, Downloads Folder and Documents Folder. You will alsocheck out aspects of the fun-provoking PhotoBooth.Date Time Location Room CostFriday, Apr 3 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. SVC 408 $39

Browse with Safari Browser and Email Use Safari Browser to develop your skills for going from site-to-site on the Internet and learn about using the Mail applicationto manage your emails.Date Time Location Room CostFriday, Apr 10 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. SVC 408 $39

iTunes and the App StoreGet acquainted with iTunes ― how to gain access to variousmedia avenues and manage your musical library. Carol will alsoshow you where to go to evaluate and download a variety ofapps to suit your personal wants or needs. Date Time Location Room CostFriday, Apr 17 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. SVC 408 $39

Studying iPhoto Essentials Look over and apply beginning functions within iPhoto to organize your photographs so you can find them quickly andeasily. You will be shown how to download photos from yourcamera then organize them into events and folders. Bring yourcamera (loaded with photos ready for downloading), USB connec-tion cord and flash drive. *Flash drives will be available for a costof $8 per drive. Exact cash amount or check only for in-class pur-chases or kit fees.Date Time Location Room CostFriday, Apr 24 2 – 5 p.m. SVC 408 $39

Preserve Memories with iPhoto Transform your photos into enduring memories. You will beshown how to edit photos, create a slideshow and add musicto it. Class will briefly visit how to make a calendar, book orcards using Apple online templates. Bring 10 personal photos ona flash drive. Basic iPhoto skills are strongly recommended.Date Time Location Room CostFriday, May 1 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. SVC 408 $39

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ComputingPrezi: Improving Presentationswith Adam WoodrowPrezi is a free, web-based presentation application and story-telling tool that uses a single, infinite canvas instead of tradi-tional slides. Adam will show you the basics of how to producenon-linear presentations, zoom in and out of a visual map, cre-ate a path through different objects, add 3D backgrounds, addframes to represent the order of the information presentedand publish your Prezi. Prerequisite: Basic PowerPoint experience.Date Time Location Room CostTuesday, Feb 10 5– 8 p.m. SVC 703 $39

iPad 101: iPad Navigationwith Adam WoodrowBring your iPad to this hands-on workshop. Topics covered dur-ing the course will include understanding the home button,accessing the Quick Access menu, adjusting volume andbrightness, lock screen/mute switch, taking photos, adjustingsettings and more. The course is for absolute beginners and feedsinto iPad 102: iPad Apps. For 3rd Generation iPad or higher, iOS 6or higher – class is not intended for Android or Kindle.Date Time Location Room CostThursday, Feb 12 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. SVC 702 $19

iPad 102: iPad Appswith Adam WoodrowFind that “just right” app for that “just right” purpose! You willbe shown how to find apps, determine good from bad andhow to organize them on your home screen. The course is forbeginners and is a continuation of iPad 101: iPad Navigation.Strongly recommend: iPad 101. Bring your iPad. For 3rd Genera-tion iPad or higher, iOS 6 or higher – class is not intended for Android or Kindle. Date Time Location Room CostThursday, Feb 12 6 – 8 p.m. SVC 702 $29

iPad 103: demAppstrationwith Adam WoodrowTake advantage of watching and learning about specific appsand how they work, how to use them efficiently and how theywork with other apps. You can learn how to compare and contrast apps, justify app download and assess app worth. Discussion will include apps for: Dropbox, Kindle, Twitter, Quick-Office, Evernote, RecipeBook, Netflix and any app you may havequestions about. This course is for experienced iPad users andwill be fast paced. Strongly recommend: iPad 102: iPad Apps or experience downloading apps from the App Store with Apple ID.Bring your iPad. For 3rd Generation iPad or higher, iOS 6 or higher –class is not intended for Android or Kindle. Date Time Location Room CostTuesday, Feb 17 5 – 7 p.m. SVC 702 $29

Excel 2010with Susan Hart

Take your Microsoft Excel skills to the next level with thisthree-part course. Each part comes with a profession-

ally developed workbook containing case studies, hands-on practices and student exercises to strengthen your skills foran all-inclusive price of $275. Students completing all threeparts will receive 3 CEUs.

Part 1: Explore Microsoft Excel (open, close and save workbooks; workwith tabs and ribbons; enter data; work with number formats);edit and print worksheets (edit entries; select cells/ranges; usecut, copy, paste, AutoFill and AutoComplete; use print preview andprint selections); work with formulas and functions (create for-mulas, use cell references, modify and copy formulas, use Auto-Complete and create If formulas); format cell contents (align andindent text; merge and wrap cells; format numbers; apply bordersand fills; apply quick styles); change the appearance of work-sheets (insert and delete worksheets; modify columns and rows;insert and delete columns, rows and cells; change text alignment;use find and replace); chart data (create charts; move and sizecharts; modify and print charts).Date Time Location RoomTuesday, Feb 17 and Thursday, Feb 19 5:15 – 9:15 p.m. SVC 703

Part 2:Work with large worksheets (sorting data; using views; printingmultipage worksheets); manage multiple-sheet workbooks(linking cells and formulas; copy/move worksheets; use cellranges); apply advanced functions and use auditing features(lookup; display subtotals; create If functions; use logical functionsin formulas; trace formulas; audit formula errors); add graphics(use illustrations; insert pictures, clip art and shapes; use SmartArt); use templates and protect workbooks (create and use tem-plates; protect workbooks and worksheets; create digital signa-tures). Prerequisite: Session 1.Date Time Location RoomTuesday, Feb 24 and Thursday, Feb 26 5:15 – 9:15 p.m. SVC 703

Part 3:Create pivot tables and macros (understand, create and editpivot tables); use financial functions and data analysis (use PMTand FV functions; use goal seek, solver and scenario manager);use advanced formatting and analysis tools (work with groupedworksheets, use data validation to restrict data entry; remove duplicate records; use data tables). Prerequisite: Sessions 1 and 2.Date Time Location RoomTuesday, Mar 3 and Thursday, Mar 5 5:15 – 9:15 p.m. SVC 703

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ComputingAchieving Profitable Websites with Andy WardIs your website making you any money? Or, is it just another

necessary marketing expense? There are many great opportunities available for increasing revenue fromyour website. This workshop provides an overview of

the easiest and most profitable methods available. Class istaught by a professional web designer with more than 14years’ of experience in the industry. He will share insider secretsfor turning your website into a profit producing machine.Date Time Location Room CostWednesday, Apr 8 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. SVC 703 $39

iPhone ABCswith Carol DowneyMaster the basics of your iPhone iOS 7.1 or later. Carol will pro-vide an overview that covers most of the settings and the applications that come with the iPhone operating system. Pur-chased personal apps will not be covered. Bring your iPhoneand questions.Date Time Location Room CostSaturday, May 2 9 – 11 a.m. SVC 408 $29

Getting to Know iCloud with Carol DowneyFoster your capacity to set up and use iCloud effectively. Carolwill demonstrate how to set up and use an iCloud account. Youwill be able to follow along and ask questions, so you can setup your account at home.Date Time Location Room CostSaturday, May 2 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. SVC 408 $19

Creating Spreadsheets with Numbers with Sid DowneyMake numbers do your bidding by creating a series of spread-sheets that can be used for many practical applications such asa family or office budget.Date Time Location Room CostFriday, May 8 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. SVC 408 $39

Creating Documents with Pages with Carol DowneyAcquire new skills that will help you create numerous types ofdocuments using Pages, a powerful word processing applica-tion. Date Time Location Room CostSaturday, May 9 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. SVC 408 $39

QuickBooks for Non-Profitswith Sid DowneyManage accounts effectively through improved skills in Quick-Books for Non-Profits. This program, included as part of thestandard QuickBooks software, offers options unique to non-profit organizations. Over the course of four modules, youcan acquire skills to maneuver in QuickBooks, set up a chart ofaccounts, manage donations and grants and identify reports tomake audits and government reporting efficient. Upon comple-tion, participants will receive a certificate for 1.6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or 16 hours of instruction.Date Time Location Room CostFridays, Feb 20 – Mar 13 1 – 5 p.m. SVC 703 $99

Web Traffic Tools with Andy WardGetting your website online is a big accomplishment. Now

what? Visitors will not magically flock to your pageand buy your services. Andy Ward, a professional web

designer with more than 14 years’ of experience in the industry, will share insider secrets about how to make yourwebsite more successful. You can spend a lot of money tobring in traffic to your website, but there are free tools onlinethat you can use. This workshop gives you an overview of thetools available to help make your website a success!Date Time Location Room CostWednesday, Mar 11 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. SVC 703 $39

QuickBooks Basicswith Vicky JohnstonGain knowledge and new skills so you can design QuickBooks

specifically for your small business accounting needs.Class will cover setting up a company, chart of

accounts, entering and paying bills, creating customers,invoices, and recording payments and making deposits. Finally,class will generate a Profit and Loss Statement and other usefulreports for any small business.Date Time Location Room CostWednesday, Mar 18 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. SVC 703 $79

QuickBooks Advancedwith Vicky Johnston

Expand on the knowledge you gained in QuickBooks Basics to further your business needs. This class delvesinto payroll, sales tax and reports, credit card features

and recording POS System sales. You can learn how to pin-point more useful reports that will improve efficiency.Date Time Location Room CostWednesday, Mar 25 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. SVC 703 $79

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For the Love of Chocolatewith Executive Chef Sue MakinSurprise your sweetheart with some tasty chocolate treats forValentine’s Day. Executive Chef Sue Makin will dazzle you withher expertise in making delectable desserts. She has more than30 years of experience to share. You will be introduced to 15different chocolate dishes. You can learn to make chocolatesoufflé, mousse, truffles and much more. Club address: 405 Arizona Street, Bisbee.Date Time Location Room CostSaturday, Feb 7 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Boys & Girls Club Kitchen $49

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Party Hors d’oeuvreswith Mae Diaz Transform basic ingredients into attractive, delicious party

pleasers that will have your friends begging for therecipe. So, go to that party with your hors d’oeuvres

and show off the flavorful jewels that Mae Diaz will showyou how to make. While this class emphasizes taste and cre-ative food presentation, Mae will also share tips and tricksabout what can be made ahead, leaving more time to enjoyyour party. Club address: 405 Arizona Street, Bisbee.Date Time Location Room CostSaturday, Feb 21 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Boys & Girls Club Kitchen $49

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Coffee Brewing Essentialswith George Broxton, Broxton’s CoffeeInviting all coffee lovers! In this two-hour class, George willstrive to broaden your education in all things coffee. Range oftopics will include selecting the best coffee, grinding, brewtime and temperature selection. Coffee tasting during class willhighlight coffee profiles and brewing principles to craft thatperfect cup of coffee. Participants of the class will take home afree bag of Broxton's Coffee specialty house blend.Date Time Location Room CostSaturday, Mar 7 9 – 11 a.m. SVC Student Union Cafe $39

How Sweet It Iswith Executive Chef Sue MakinYou will want to mark your calendar for this specialty pastryclass. Chef Makin will show you how to make pastries youthought you could never make at home. She says, “Oh yes youcan.” Bring your sweet tooth to enjoy mouthwatering éclairsand crème puffs, crème brulee in a delectable sugar doughshell, chocolate and fruit mousse, and almond tulip cups. Thisarray of deserts is sure to satisfy any craving. Club address: 405Arizona Street, Bisbee.Date Time Location Room CostSaturday, Mar 21 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Boys & Girls Club Kitchen $49

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Vietnamese Cuisinewith Chef Tony HungImmerse yourself in the aromas of Vietnamese gastronomyand culture with the owner of Indochine Restaurant. New andprevious class attendees can enjoy a whole new menu of adventure. Chef Tony will provide new lessons as you learn toprepare a three course authentic Vietnamese meal using fresh,exotic ingredients. Restaurant address: 1299 E. Fry Blvd, SierraVista.Date Time Location CostSunday, Mar 29 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Indochine Restaurant * $49

Gourmet Cookingwith Karla GomezGet a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids from the nutritious

and flavorful salmon recipe that will be prepared in thisclass. Karla will delight your palate as she teaches youto prepare roasted salmon with olive-mustard butter,

orzo, green salad with lemon-chive vinaigrette and a surprisedessert. Tips on meal presentation will also be discussed. Clubaddress: 405 Arizona Street, Bisbee.Date Time Location Room CostSaturday, Apr 4 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Boys & Girls Club Kitchen $49

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Five Course Dinner Partywith Mae Diaz Today’s semi-formal dinner is a delightful experience when the

hostess can create an elegant but relaxed atmosphere forguests to enjoy the company of others. Mae Diaz shows

you how to prepare and serve a dinner with five appeal-ing dishes: Hors d'oeuvre, salad, entrée, dessert and poussecafé (after dinner drink). You will also be shown how to set atable that is exquisite and inviting. Club address: 405 ArizonaStreet, Bisbee.Date Time Location Room CostSaturday, Apr 18 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Boys & Girls Club Kitchen $49

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Songbirds Part 1: Flycatchers to Kingletswith Jeff BabsonTake a look at flycatchers, vireos, jays, wrens, and several othergroups of birds in the first installment of the Songbirds Series.Determine how to classify and identify these birds. Do youknow what separates the flycatchers from all of our othersongbirds? Join us to find out the answer and trek throughpart 1 of the songbirds, the most diverse group of birds onearth.Date Time Location Room CostThursday, Jan 29 6 – 8 p.m. SVC 702 $19

Songbirds Part 2: Thrushes to Tanagerswith Jeff BabsonSwitch your focus to thrushes, thrashers, pipits, and warblers inpart 2 of the Songbird Series. What the heck is a pipit? You canget the answer in this class! Join us as we continue our tourthrough the wonderful world of songbirds.Date Time Location Room CostThursday, Feb 19 6 – 8 p.m. SVC 702 $19

Songbirds Part 3: Sparrows to Goldfincheswith Jeff BabsonClose the final chapter of the Songbirds Series by spotlightingsparrows, cardinals, buntings, orioles, blackbirds and gold-finches. Like the other classes in the series, we will investigatethe classification and identification of these birds using sightand sound. These birds include some of our gaudiest as well assome our most difficult birds to identify (especially the spar-rows).Date Time Location Room CostThursday, Mar 26 6 – 8 p.m. SVC 702 $19

Nature Journalingwith Beth Krueger, Ph.D., Dean of Math, Sciences and Health SciencesConnect with nature, enhance health and wellness, combat

stress, have fun and improve a variety of skills inexpen-sively through nature journaling. You don’t need to be

a scientist, naturalist, writer or artist. This workshop willpresent the basics so you can go outside to start journaling.The end of the session will include a class activity. Bring a writ-ing utensil and paper, notebook, or notepad.Date Time Location Room CostWednesday, Mar 4 5:30 – 7 p.m. SVC 702 $19Wednesday, Apr1 5:30 – 7 p.m. DC 1118 $19

Spring Vegetable Gardening with Elly StavarekSpring is here! It’s time to start preparing vegetable beds forspring and summer crops. This class will place emphasis on organic soil amendments using compost and cover crops.Keep your plants healthy throughout the season using organicfertilizer methods and pest management. Discussion will include how to build and maintain a compost pile. Wear appro-priate clothing and bring pen and paper for note taking. *Directions to instructor’s home will be given when you register.Date Time Location CostSaturday, Apr 4 8 – 11 a.m. Instructor’s Garden,

Sierra Vista* $29

Ghost Birds: Extinct and Endangered North American Birdswith Jeff BabsonGet a peek at the passenger pigeon, Carolina parakeet andgreat auk. Sadly, these North American birds have disappearedforever. This class will take a look at the loss of these birds, theirlegacy and other birds that are endangered. Jeff will sharesome success stories and discuss efforts being taken to pre-vent America’s lost and imperiled bird life from sinking intooblivion.Date Time Location Room CostThursday, Apr 9 6 – 8 p.m. SVC 702 $19

Prospectingwith veteran prospector Tom TierneyCash in with the sport of weekend prospecting – the history ofprospecting, gold identification and the rock formations asso-ciated with gold, gold recovery and more. Travel to the hills totest your skills at a placer gold claim using prospecting andmetal detecting equipment in a hands-on demonstration.*Classes 1 and 2 meet in the classroom, classes 3 and 4 are fieldtrips to Ash Canyon and class 5 is an equipment demo.Date Time Location Room CostSaturdays, Apr 11 – May 9* 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. SVC 701 $49


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Researching the Grant Opportunity with Jay LaneLay the groundwork with research―the first of three sessionsin our grant writing series. Your class will be dedicated to research on local, state, federal and private funding opportuni-ties. You will be shown how to obtain the necessary informa-tion to match your organization's needs to potential fundingagencies. There will be time to search through thousands offederal and private foundation sites as well as examine thestate and local funding possibilities. At the end of the class, youwill have selected a grant agency and conducted the neces-sary research to match your organization's needs with that ofthe funder. In the next session, the grant application writingprocess will begin.Date Time Location Room CostWednesday, Jan 28 8 a.m. – 12 pm. SVC 703 $59

Supervisory and Leadership Certificatewith Sally Klauss, Mike Clawson, Sid Downey and John PayneEnsure the efficiency of your team. Whether you work in gov-ernment, business or non-profit, your employees are themost important key to yoursuccess. The Supervisory andLeadership Certificate provides practical knowledge for new orexperienced supervisors, front-line managers or anyone seek-ing a promotion to a management position. Students will receive a Certificate of Achievement from Cochise Collegeonce all seven units in the program are successfully completed.The Supervisory and Leadership Certificate is an approved pre-requisite for ASU Bob Ramsey Executive Education CertifiedPublic Manager® (CPM) Program. A brochure with more detailsis available at www.cochise.edu/cll.

Part A: Online, Feb 2 – Mar 27 $395Unit 1 - Understanding the Role of the SupervisorUnit 2 - Effective DelegationUnit 3 - Performance ManagementUnit 4 - Writing Performance Reviews

Part B: Classroom $300Tuesday and Thursday, 5:15 - 9:15 p.m. SVC, Room 702Unit 5 - Effective Communication, Mar 31 and Apr 2Unit 6 - Basics of Employment Law, Apr 7 and 9Unit 7 - Effective Group Management and Conflict

Resolution, Apr 14 and 16

Developing the Grant Applicationwith Jay LaneFocus on the basic concepts of every application process asyou begin to develop your grant application in the second ses-sion of the series. You will conduct research on demographicinformation as well as other critical resources that are generallyrequired. During the class, you will begin preparing a grant application using the most appropriate narrative descriptions,need and problem statements and effective work plans.Date Time Location Room CostWednesday, Feb 4 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. SVC 703 $59

Completing the Grant Applicationwith Jay LaneComplete your individual application in the final session of thegrant writing series. A peer review and discussion session,along with individual instruction will occur. All aspects ofbudgeting and evaluation will be discussed. Finally, you will begiven information on what occurs after a grant award is received, the proper way of dealing with staff as well as report-ing and compliance issues. Now, you will be ready to send yourcompleted application to a grant agency.Date Time Location Room CostWednesday, Feb 11 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. SVC 703 $59

QuickBooks for Non-Profitswith Sid DowneyManage accounts effectively through improved skills in Quick-Books for Non-Profits. This program, included as part of thestandard QuickBooks software, offers options unique to non-profit organizations. Over the course of four modules, you canlearn to maneuver in QuickBooks, set up a chart of accounts,manage donations and grants and identify reports to make audits and government reporting efficient. Upon completion,participants will receive a certificate for 1.6 Continuing EducationUnits (CEUs) or 16 hours of instruction.Date Time Location Room CostFridays, Feb 20 – Mar 13 1 – 5 p.m. SVC 703 $99

QuickBooks Basicswith Vicky JohnstonGain knowledge and new skills so you can design QuickBooks

specifically for your small business accounting needs.Class will cover setting up a company, the chart of

accounts, entering and paying bills, creating customers,invoices, and recording payments and making deposits. Finally,class will generate a Profit and Loss Statement and other usefulreports for any small business.Date Time Location Room CostWednesday, Mar 18 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. SVC 703 $79

QuickBooks Advanced with Vicky JohnstonExpand on the knowledge you gained in QuickBooks Basics

to further your business needs. This class delves intopayroll, sales tax and reports, credit card features and

recording POS System sales. You can learn how to pin-point more useful reports that will improve efficiency.Date Time Location Room CostWednesday, Mar 25 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. SVC 703 $79


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CLL Disclosure: Our financial courses are taught by peoplewho are practicing financial planners, sales persons of invest-ment products or services, or are activelyinvolved in a business or profession that isrelated to the subject they teach. TheCenter for Lifelong Learning doesnot endorse any financial serv-ices or products offered by thepresenters’ company. Thefocus of the series is entirelyinformative and educational.Ameriprise Financial and itsrepresentatives do not providetax or legal advice. Consult withyour tax advisor or attorney regarding specific tax issues. Be sure tothoroughly research any financial company before you investwith it.

Rising Health Care Costs: What it Could Mean for Youwith Steve Hester and Matt RossiterAmeriprise Financial Services, Inc.Start planning for your retirement health care needs today so

you can feel confident after you retire. Our changinghealth care environment makes efficient planning crit-ical. This course will offer different ways to understand

the health care realities – including costs. You will investigateoptions for covering your personal health care bills, protectionfor long-term care expenses and what Medicare will and willnot cover. Date Time Location Room CostTuesday, Feb 17 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. SVC 701 $15

Weathering Job Transitions: Preserving Your Futurewith Steve Hester and Matt RossiterAmeriprise Financial Services, Inc.Losing your job could have lasting consequences for you andyour family. This course can help answer questions about how

unemployment could affect your future including:How can I manage expenses and continue to pay bills

without a regular salary? How can I continue to providemy family with medical care without my employer’s insurancecoverage? What are the long-term consequences if I tap intomy retirement savings? How will a job loss affect my tax situa-tion?Date Time Location Room CostTuesday, Mar 24 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. SVC 702 $15


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Down to Your Roots – An Introduction to Genealogy Researchwith Jean WalkerDig into your roots and acquire information about your familyhistory. Jean is an experienced genealogist. She will show youhow to get started and explore six ways in which you canbegin to collect data about your family history. She will alsocover record keeping and a variety of source documents thatyou might find throughout your genealogical research.Date Time Location Room CostTuesday and Thursday, Feb 10 and 12 5 – 8 p.m. SVC 1201 $39

SoulCollage® with Marybeth Webster, Ph.D.Travel along with Marybeth Webster, a certified SoulCollage®facilitator and registered art therapist, as she takes you down apath of deepening and centering, thereby revealing your wis-dom. SoulCollage® cards (5” x 8”) serve like a Tarot deck of yourimages. These images tap into wisdom that can help you resolve dilemmas, heal old wounds and give you back yourplayful inner child. If you have made cards before, bring themand any photos or magazine images that have grabbed youalong your way. There is a $6 kit fee to be paid to the instructor atthe beginning of class. Materials, including literally thousands ofimages, will be available for card creation. Bring a journal andpen/pencil. Exact cash amount or check only for in-class pur-chases or kit fees. Address: 405 Arizona Street, Bisbee.Date Time Location Room CostSaturday, Feb 28 1 – 4 p.m. Boys & Girls Club Conference $25

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Special InterestEstate Planningwith Paul W. MeloStart early and take steps to protect your estate! Receive infor-mation about the basics of estate planning from Paul W. Melo,an experienced local attorney. Part 1 will cover medical, mentaland property power of attorney plus living wills. Part 2 willcover last will and probate. Part 3 will cover living trusts andother tools of estate planning.Date Time Location Room CostClass 1: Wednesday, Feb 4 10 – 11 a.m. SVC 702 $19Class 2: Wednesday, Feb 11 10 – 11 a.m. SVC 702 $19Class 3: Wednesday, Feb 18 10 – 11 a.m. SVC 702 $19

Join the Journey: Conscious Aging Workshop Serieswith Mary Pike – Certified FacilitatorAccept this series invitation to shift your consciousness away

from self-limitation, isolation and fear, and focus it toward expansiveness, inclusiveness, wholeness, connectionand compassion. You will scrutinize self-limiting beliefs

about aging and cultivate a personal roadmap for your ownaging journey by deepening your spiritual life to make eachmoment matter. Section I is a pre-requisite for Section II. Each sec-tion meets four times. *Enrollment fee for Section I includes thestudy guide/workbook required for the entire workshop series.Date Time Location Room CostSection I: Introduction to Conscious AgingThursdays, Feb 5 – 26 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. SVC 701 $75*Section II: Transformative Practices Thursdays,Mar 5 – 26 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. SVC 701 $55

Get Paid to Talk: Make Money with Your Voice with Voice CoachesEver been told you have a great voice? From audio books andcartoons to documentaries, commercials, and more, this classwill introduce you to the growing field of voice over. Learnwhat the pros look for, how to prepare, and where to find workin your area! Discussion will cover industry pros and cons andplay samples from working voice professionals. In addition, youwill have an opportunity to record a short professional scriptunder the direction of the instructor. This class is fun, realisticand a great first step for anyone interested in the voice overfield. For more information, visit, www.voicecoaches.com/gpttDate Time Location Room CostThursday, Feb 5 6:30 – 9 p.m. SVC 702 $29

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Water Gardens – Savor the Beauty, Avoid the Pitfallswith Daniel DixBoost the beauty of your terrain with the hottest landscape

feature being installed today ― the water garden. Thewide variety of flora and fauna that make water,

rather than Terra Firma, their home are endlessly fascinating. The sound of a splashing waterfall and the sight of a tranquil reflective pool prove to be an irresistible draw foreveryone. While a water garden can bring endless enjoyment,it can also become an installation and maintenance nightmareif done incorrectly. Daniel will share tips on how to make yourwater garden a beautiful and intrinsic part of your landscape.Date Time Location Room CostTuesday, Mar 10 6 – 8 p.m. SVC 702 $19

Secrets to Success for Your Life with Veronica SquyresStart clarifying what you want, setting goals and taking action

to achieve your dreams. Take the first step and you willlearn how to put into practice the proven principles

used by successful people in following their passion andreaping the rewards. You will look at beliefs and fears, as well ashow to visualize success and devise strategies to get there. Ifnot now, when? Let’s get started. Class meets three times.Date Time Location Room CostMondays, Apr 13 – Apr 27 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. SVC 701 $49

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Trips and ToursTrips have individual registration deadlines and refund policiesdue to logistical issues and third party confirmation require-ments. Please take note of this information in the course descriptions.

Winter Sky Islands Birding with Vince PintoTake a birding adventure through three distinct sky islandhabitats. First, tour Raven's Nest Nature Sanctuary and search

for a wide variety of avian treasure in mesquite woodlands.After lunch, take the short drive to Patagonia Lake StatePark to see wintering ducks, various species of grebes

and perhaps a rare stray or two. Finally, visit the MadreanEvergreen Woodlands and Riparian habitat. Winter birds typicalof this habitat include: eastern and western bluebird,Townsend’s solitaire, Mexican jay, bridled titmouse, Montezumaquail, a variety of woodpeckers and the occasional hepatic tan-ager. This field trip will entail a moderate amount of walking, at aslow to moderate pace, along nature trails with varying terrain.You should be able to travel at this pace for approximately threemiles round trip. Transportation provided. Bring a day pack withlunch, snacks and plenty of water. Wear weather appropriateclothing, sunscreen, hat and comfortable outdoor walking shoes.Binoculars essential; cameras optional. *Registration and pay-ment must be received by Jan. 16 – no refunds after this date. Date Time Location CostSaturday, Jan 24 Departure 6:30 a.m. SVC Parking Lot D $79*

Approx. return 3:30 p.m. SVC Parking Lot D

Sandhill Crane Migration with Sheri WilliamsonWitness the 30 to 40 thousand Sandhill Cranes in their migra-tion to Whitewater Draw located in the Sulphur Springs Valley―a birding hotspot. View birds in flight and on the ground.Sheri will share her knowledge about many bird species popu-lating this area. Bring snacks or a sack lunch, a water bottle andwear appropriate shoes. Binoculars recommended. *Registrationand payments must be made no later than Jan. 31 – no refundsafter this date.Date Time Location CostSaturday, Feb 7 Departure 8:30 a.m. SVC, Parking Lot D $49

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Biosphere 2 Tourwith Center for Lifelong Learning StaffExperience firsthand the environments of this engineering

marvel. From 1991 – 1994 a group of scientists set outto spend a year in a sustainable, controlled environ-

ment at Biosphere 2 northwest of Tucson. Venture into therecently opened tropical rainforest containing more than 150different species of plants, some more than 60 feet tall. Follow-ing lunch there will be a guided history tour that takes you behind the scenes to give you an in-depth understanding ofthe experiment. The day concludes with no-host dinner at the famous El Güero Canelo’s Restaurant, featured on Man vs. Foodand Food Wars for their famous Sonoran hot dogs. Class fee includes transportation, tour and lunch. *Registration and pay-ments must be made no later than Feb. 6 – no refunds after thisdate.Date Time Location CostSaturday, Feb 21 Departure 7:30 a.m. SVC, Parking Lot D $79

Approx. return 7 p.m. SVC, Parking Lot D

Organ Pipe Nature Hike with Vincent PintoCanvass the Organ Pipe National Monument, one of the few regions on earth ranked as a “World Biosphere Preserve”―meaning it holds irreplaceable natural values on a planetaryscale. Naturalist and ethno botanist Vincent Pinto will guideyou through this wonderland of biodiversity. During this two-day trip, you will have an ample opportunity to observe manyspecies of plants in both mountain and desert terrain. Vincewill identify these plants as well as the human uses of certainspecies. Take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy thebeauty of the area before the heat moves in! This trip is intended for fit adults who can comfortably hike three milesround trip each day on varied, rocky terrain. A packing list anditinerary will be provided prior to trip. Price includes transporta-tion, instructional guide and lodging at La Siesta Motel and RVPark in Ajo. Lunch, dinner and breakfast are not included. *Registration and payments must be made no later than Feb. 2 –no refunds after this date.Date Time Location CostFriday, Feb 27 and Departure 7 a.m. SVC, Parking Lot D $199 dbl onlySaturday, Feb 28 Approx. return 6:30 p.m. SVC, Parking Lot D

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Trips and ToursYuma: At the River’s Edgewith Center for Lifelong Learning StaffTravel to Yuma, a thriving city along the Colorado River that

draws visitors to its rich history and blossoming agri-tourism. Day one, visit the historic territorial prison

built in 1876 – get a feel for frontier justice. You will seethe sights in the Pivot Point outdoor exhibit. On day two, enjoya field-to-feast lesson at the University of Arizona researchfarm. While you appreciate the advances in farming, culinarystudents from Arizona Western College will be at work turningfresh harvested veggies into a delicious, healthy lunch. Class feeincludes lodging and breakfast at Hilton Garden Inn Pivot Point,guide services, transportation, entry fees and Monday’s lunch.*Registration and payments must be made no later than Feb. 9 –no refunds after this date.Date Time Location CostSunday, Mar 8 and Departure 8 a.m. SVC, Parking Lot D $299 sglMonday, Mar 9 Approx. return 7 p.m. SVC, Parking Lot D $254 dbl

El Presidio Terrenatewith Rebecca OrozcoVisit the remains of the Santa Cruz de Terrenate, a chain of pre-sidios built by Spain in the 1770s to protect their northern

frontier against Apache attack. The effort failed and thefortress was abandoned by

1780. Then, travel to theAmerind Foundation tosee the artifacts exca-vated by Dr. CharlesDiPeso in the 1950s.There, we will take timefor a picnic lunch. Thetrip will start with aone-hour lecture on thebackground history then

depart for the site. Bring asack lunch, hat, water, sunscreen and walk-

ing shoes. *Registration and payments must be made no laterthan Mar. 20 – no refunds after this date.Date Time Location CostSaturday, Mar 28 Lecture 8 – 9 a.m. Room 702 $69

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Core on the Floorwith Karla Hansen from Fitness Friend, LLCStrengthening your abdominal, back and pelvic muscles willhelp you improve your everyday physical activity. Karla willteach you a variety of exercises using weights, balance andstretch to fortify your core muscles. Class is intended for thosewith limited physical capabilities. Bring a yoga mat. Class has 11sessions.Date Time Location CostWednesdays, Feb 11 – Apr 22 9 – 10 a.m. SVC Fitness Center $69

Small Group Senior Fitnesswith Karla Hansen from Fitness Friend, LLCImprove mobility through weekly routines specialized for particular physical limitations. Karla will provide one-on-one attention to students in this small group class intended forthose with very limited physical capabilities. Class has 11 sessions and is limited to six students.Date Time Location CostWednesdays,Feb 11 – Apr 22 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. SVC Fitness Center $69

Facial Aesthetic Conditioning Exercise, FACEwith Karla Hansen from Fitness Friend, LLCRevitalize your head, neck and face using a system of exercisescalled FACE. The bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments areidentified systematically through visual, physical and mentalexercises to promote postural and upper body physical fitness.By using physical fitness interval sets, the 43 facial musclesteam up as they are identified and addressed to stimulate cir-culation and increase muscles tone and strength. Sinus, neckand throat function may be improved as well as some soft tis-sue enhancement may be achieved.Date Time Location CostSaturday, Feb 28 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. SVC Fitness Center $29

Mindfulness and Movement to Ease Chronic Pain with Veronica SquyresBecome empowered to face the challenges in your life and

improve your well-being. Study new ways of focusingvia awareness, compassion and emphasizing the pres-

ent moment. You can learn powerful tools that willstrengthen your mind and body to respond to stress, anxietyand chronic pain. Techniques include breath awareness, thebody scan, the observer, visualization and gentle body move-ments. Class has six sessions.Date Time Location Room CostThursdays, Mar 19 – Apr 23 1 – 2 p.m. Benson Center 116 $49

WellnessStretchercizewith Barbara BugbeeGet ready for your day by stretching, flexing and toning yourmuscles. This classic course has developed a stretching pro-gram ideal for you! You can join this 17-week course at anytime. Bring your own mat. No class on Jan. 19 – Martin LutherKing Jr. Day, and Feb. 16 – Presidents Day.Date Time Location CostMondays, Tuesdays andThursdays, Jan 5 – Apr 30 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. SVC Fitness Center $13

Yoga with Macaela with Macaela CashmanReap benefits, reduce stress and experience yoga. As you mayknow, yoga means “yoke” or union, finding balance, joining together body, mind and spirit. Despite preconceptions, you donot need to be flexible to do yoga. Macaela will show you vari-ations of the poses so you can adjust your practice to meetyour needs. This class will be gentle and meditative while ton-ing and strengthening. You’ve heard “no pain, no gain?”Macaela’s mantra is “No pain – no pain is our aim!” You canlearn to listen to your body for better health and overall aware-ness. A yoga mat is required to attend class. Bring your yoga matand two yoga blocks to class. New Year’s block has three sessions.Blocks one and two have seven sessions each.Date Time Location CostNew Year’s Block: Wednesdays, Jan 7 – 21 5 – 6 p.m. SVC Fitness Center $30Block One: Wednesdays, Jan 28 – Mar 11 5 – 6 p.m. SVC Fitness Center $70Block Two: Wednesdays, Mar 18 – Apr 29 5 – 6 p.m. SVC Fitness Center $70

Weighted Hula Hoops Fitness with Karla Hansen from Fitness Friend, LLCReset your core with cardio, strength, and balance! Hula Hoopswork your entire body from head to toe. Laugh, sweat, loseweight, gain posture and improve stability. You can ‘hoop itup’ and burn 250 – 600 calories an hour! Karla will show youhow to slowly burn fat away with endurance training andintense interval bursts. You will also use additional methods ofcircuit training with stretch bands, wrist, ankle weights, steps,arcs, pods and music. Class has 11 sessions. Date Time Location CostTuesdays and Thursdays,Feb 10 – Mar 17 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. SVC Fitness Center $69

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Live Long and Wellwith Veronica SquyresAs we age we want to stay sharp, independent and vital so wecan best use the wisdom we have gathered throughout life.

Learn how to sharpen your mind, sustain your energyand discover your body’s inner intelligence on a cellu-

lar level. Gain awareness about how attitudes, relation-ships, body fitness and nutrition can increase vitality in yourbody and mind. Discussion will cover new research on neuro-plasticity (brain’s ability to rewire itself ) and cutting edge tech-niques of living long and well. During class, there will be somegentle movement to anchor awareness in our bodies. Eachclass has three sessions.Date Time Location Room CostThursdays, Mar 19 – Apr 2 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Benson Center 115 $49Wednesdays, Mar 25 – Apr 8 2 – 4 p.m. SVC 701 $49

WellnessBody Blade with Karla Hansen from Fitness Friend, LLCMake good vibrations from your head to your sole! Body bladeis a fitness tool that provides progressive resistance generatedby your body's own inertia and momentum. Strength, toningand balance are vibrantly approached with long, flexible poly-carbonate blades. Get your muscles firing to create heat, burnfat and make energy! Class has 11 sessions.Date Time Location CostTuesdays and Thursdays,Mar 24 – Apr 28 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. SVC Fitness Center $69

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WellnessPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) New Certificationwith Neil GagoThe Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course presents theAmerican Heart Association's standards and guidelines formanagement of the pediatric patient in respiratory distress,shock and/or cardiopulmonary failure. Lecture and lab simula-tions are used to promote effective learning of essential skills.Those who successfully complete the knowledge and skillsevaluations in accordance with the curriculum of this AHAcourse are eligible to receive the PALS course completion card.This is a two-day class.Date Time Location Room CostThursday and Friday: Jan 8 and 9 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. SVC 702 $175Thursday and Friday: Mar 5 and 6 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. SVC 702 $175

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Recertificationwith Neil GagoRefresh your knowledge and get recertified in the skillsnecessary to evaluate and manage the first 10 minutes of awitnessed adult ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest. Thiscourse covers the skills and didactic information needed tohandle a cardiac arrest. Other essentials of the course are con-tained in the 10 core ACLS cases: respiratory arrest, pulselessventricular fibrillation/ventricular tachycardia (VF/VT) treatedwith an AED, VF/VT refractory to initial defibrillation, pulselesselectrical activity, asystole, acute coronary syndromes, brady-cardia, stable tachycardia, unstable tachycardia and acute ischemic stroke. Students successfully completing the knowl-edge and skills evaluations in accordance with the curriculumof this AHA course are eligible to receive the ACLS course completion card. This is a one-day class.Date Time Location Room CostFriday, Mar 20 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. SVC 702 $125

American Heart Association — Heartsaver First Aid, CPRand Automated External Defibrillator (AED) with Neil GagoLearn to manage illness and injuries within their first few min-utes until professional help arrives. This class is for any personwho wants to acquire important life-saving skills or has a dutyto respond to a first aid or cardiac emergency because of jobresponsibilities or regulatory requirements. Course content includes general principles of CPR / AED, and first aid for med-ical and injury emergencies. Students successfully completingthis course will qualify for a two-year certification.Date Time Location Room CostSaturday, Apr 11 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. SVC 702 $69

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) New Certificationwith Neil GagoGain the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate andmanage the first 10 minutes of a witnessed adult ventricularfibrillation cardiac arrest. This course covers the skills anddidactic information needed to handle a cardiac arrest. Otheressentials of the course are contained in the 10 core ACLScases: respiratory arrest, pulseless ventricular fibrillation/ven-tricular tachycardia (VF/VT) treated with an AED, VF/VT refrac-tory to initial defibrillation, pulseless electrical activity, asystole,acute coronary syndromes, bradycardia, stable tachycardia, unstable tachycardia and acute ischemic stroke. Students suc-cessfully completing the knowledge and skills evaluations inaccordance with the curriculum of this AHA course are eligibleto receive the ACLS course completion card. This is a two-dayclass.Date Time Location Room CostThursday and Friday, Jan 22 and 23 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. SVC 702 $175Thursday and Friday,Feb 19 and 20 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. SVC 702 $175Thursday and Friday, Apr 23 and 24 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. SVC 702 $175

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Recertificationwith Neil GagoRefresh your knowledge about the skills necessary to getrecertified according to American Heart Association's stan-dards and guidelines for management of the pediatric patientin respiratory distress, shock and/or cardiopulmonary failure.Lecture and lab simulations are used to promote effectivelearning of essential skills. Those who successfully completethe knowledge and skills evaluations in accordance with thecurriculum of this AHA course are eligible to receive the PALScourse completion card. This is a one-day class.Date Time Location Room CostFriday, Feb 6 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. SVC 702 $125Friday, Apr 10 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. SVC 702 $125

American Heart Association — Heartsaver Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers with Neil GagoBasic life support will cover CPR for adult, infant and child aswell as the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) inaccordance with AHA guidelines. Core material covered will be:adult, child, and infant CPR, ventilations with a barrier device, 1and 2 rescuer techniques, use of the bag-valve mask, auto-mated external defibrillation (AED), and aid for choking victims.Students successfully completing this course will qualify for atwo-year certification.Date Time Location Room CostSaturday, Feb 14 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. SVC 702 $49


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MAKE OUR TEAM YOUR TEAM!

FROM A TO Z, WE HAVE WHATYOUR BUSINESS NEEDS TO SUCCEED.

The Cochise College Small Business Development Center is staffedwith professional business counselors, analysts and technologyspecialists who are dedicated to helping you succeed. Our partner-ships with the SBA and the Association of Small Business Develop-ment Centers put nationwide resources within your reach.

Due to funding from the SBA and Cochise College together withtheir continued commitment to community outreach, we providewithout cost, one-on-one business counseling.

Our mission is to help small businesses in CochiseCounty achieve success. To accomplish this

goal, we provide a variety of confi-dential services and referrals to small-business owners andentrepreneurs in CochiseCounty.

Our office is located on the Sierra Vista Campus ofCochise College although we extend out-reach to all of Cochise County. We're here tohelp make your business a success, andthrough your success, help improve theeconomy of our communities.

Call (520) 515-5478 or (800) 966-7943, ext.5478 to find out more or to make an

appointment.

FREE HEALTHY LIVING WORKSHOP

The Healthy Living workshop can teach you the skills you need to manage your condition and get your life back.

Supported by Arizona Department of Health Services, Cochise Healthand Social Services and Wellness Depot-Sierra Vista Regional Health Center

Contact Suzanne at 432-9493 for registration information.

Bob Mucci, USDA Program Specialist; Mark Schmitt, Director; Rachel Norton, Program Assistant.

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Our Instructors

Executive Chef Sue Makin is a graduate from the hospitality program atWashington State University and the Culinary Institute of America in NewYork. She has served more than 30 years in many five star hotels and finecountry clubs across the nation as an executive chef and a pastry chef.Needless to say, she is well-known in the industry. Chef has been a cookinginstructor at the Center for Lifelong Learning for more than three years.She is at home in the kitchen and teaches others how to put fun back inthe kitchen.

Former student: “Chef Makin has mastered the art of cooking while givinginstruction, doing a demo and concluding with four scrumptious chickenentrees.”

Vincent Pinto is a naturalist, ethnobotanist, wildlife biologist and wilder-ness survival instructor. For more than 27 years, he has been teachingpeople of all ages, interests and backgrounds about the natural world.Vincent strives to provide a greater understanding and appreciation forthe uniqueness of our sky islands. He empowers his students with theskills they need to enjoy nature anywhere. Vincent has been filmed inseveral TV shows, including the hit survival show, Naked and Afraid onthe Discovery channel.

Former student: “Learned a lot of the healthy benefits of edible plants –very good instructor.”

Tom Tierney, veteran prospector, saw his first gold nugget at a youngage and has been reading and studying about prospecting since then.He is a native Arizonan – born in Kingman, AZ. Tom grew up on thenorthern edge of the mother-load country in California. His folksprospected in Arizona in the 1930s and handed their passion on to Tom.Tom began mining his own claim in the early 1990s and continues min-ing his claim today.

Former student: “Grateful for Tom’s knowledge and patient method ofinstruction.”


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Disability Accommodations:Anyone needing an accommodation in order to attend a class should contact the Office of Disability Services, at (520) 515-5337 or (520) 417-4023 at least 72 hours in advance.

Groups/OrganizationsWe will be glad to prepare a class tailored to yourneeds and held at your location or at Cochise College. For more information call (520) 515-5492(800) 966-7943, ext. 5492 or [email protected].

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If you see a class with this icon , it is Early Bird qualified. None of our classes qualify for combined discounts.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: The Cochise College Center for Lifelong Learning reserves the right to cancel course offerings with a full refund.Full refunds will be given to students who provide us with their cancellation notice five business days prior to the class start date. A $10 cancella-tion fee will be charged for late cancellations. See individual cancellation policies for Trips and Tours at the end of each course description.

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BestsellersSongbirds Series, January 29 — March 26

QuickBooks for Non Profits, February 27 — March 20

How Sweet It Is, March 21

Communicating in Spanish, March 25 — April 29

Upcoming Trips and ToursWinter Sky Islands Birding— January 24

Sandhill Crane Migration— February 7

Biosphere 2 Tour— February 21

Organ Pipe Nature Hike— February 27 and 28

Yuma: At the River’s Edge— March 8 and 9

El Presidio Terrenate— March 28

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