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EdAdvance Adult Education Spring 2024 Catalog



Our Classes

Introduction To Medicare - ( New ) ( In Person ) Southbury

$20

with Robert Pisani

Calendar Mar 25, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Does Medicare have your head spinning, or are you turning 65 and not sure what you need to do?  Do you have questions about Meedicare that you just can't seem to get answers to?  Then please join this class ( taught by a licensed CT insurance agent)  to "uncomplicate" everything.  Upon successful completion of the course, you will know the different parts of Medicare, what they cov er, what is not covered, what is a supplement plan, do you need a prescription drug plan, and how to get financial help if you qualify.

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Instant Piano For Hopelessly Busy People ( Online )

$75

with Craig Coffman

Calendar Mar 25, 2024 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment.  Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords.  Since this class is being held online with ZOOM you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all.  And since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own.  An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included.    A recording of the class is included as well. 

Beginner Stained Glass Workshop - (In Person) Watertown

$45

with Sarah Segovia

Calendar Mar 26, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

Learn the basic techniques of stained glass: cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering. Participants will create a sun catcher of their choice to take home. There is a $15 (cash) material fee payable to the instructor on the first night of class.

Woodland Critter Whimsy

$25

with Jessica Bartlet

Calendar Mar 26, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

The world is alive with spring! Have a go at creating some whimsical watercolor woodland critters!  Harness the power of  wet on wet watercolor techniques.  A drawing can be sent out to students ahead of time to transfer. All levels welcome                                                                                                        

Beginning Social Ballroom Dancing ( In Person ) Torrington

$65

with Jim Zaccaria

Calendar Mar 26, 2024 at 6:30 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Learn dance fundamentals and the basic steps plus even more for three of the most popular Ballroom Dances – SWING, WALTZ and SALSA !  We have instruction sheets to help you remember what you learn and a possible “field trip” to get some real world experience.  ALL AGES welcome and NO partner or previous dance experience necessary.  Prepare to have fun wowing the crowd at your next dance party !

Instructor:  Jim Zaccaria has taught dance since 1985. He helped found the Philadelphia Swing Dance Society and Swing On ! to teach new dancers the joys of boogieing to the beat ! 

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Instant Guitar For Hopelessly Busy People ( Online )

$75

with Craig Coffman

Calendar Mar 26, 2024 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time?  In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it.  This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away.  Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all.   And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own.  An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included.

The Art Of Fly-Tying

$65

with Doug McDevitt

Calendar Mar 26, 2024 at 7 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Learn fly-tying skills and advanced techniques used to tie streamers, dry flies, nymphs, and bass flies. Discussion may include entomology, hydrology, and ichthyology. There is a

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Introduction To Microsoft Word ( New ) ( Online )

$45

with Robin Adams

Calendar Apr 1, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

Come learn about Microsoft Word in this intro/refresher for adults at the beginner and intermediate skill levels. Navigate basics of the Word application, use tools and features, and create and manage Word documents. Create beautiful Word documents such as flyers, posters, letters, memos, charts and multi-page reports using graphic images with text with hyperlinks. Supplies can be purchased optionally from instruction prior to first class. Instructor will advise what the materials are and if they need an ISBN # and need to be physically mailed.

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