COMMUNITY ADULT EDUCATION

SPRING 2010

New Hartford Central School
9499 Weston Road, New Hartford, NY 13413
Director: Sandy D'Onofrio
New Hartford Teacher Center 315-738-9320

ATTENTION: Due to the construction some classes may be asked to change locations on certain dates. Thank you in advance for your flexibility. Please call 738-9320 with any questions.

ARTS AND CRAFTS

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
Tuesdays, Beg. 2/23/2010
8 Sessions, End 4/13/2010
Perry Jr. High, Art Room 128   6:30-8:30pm
Fee: $50.00 Facilitator: Jean Matuszewski
These intermediate classes will allow painters to work together in a congenial atmosphere where teaching will be a collaborative effort. We'll be sharing videos, expertise, instructional techniques and critiquing one another to make better artists. Max (20)

TECHNOLOGY
Creating with a Laser - Create your own personalized items
3 Sessions
Wednesdays, February 3, 10 & 24, 2010
High School, Room #163  6:00-8:00pm
Instructor: Gary VonDauber
Fee: $30.00
During this hands-on class, you will learn the basics of engraving and cutting using a state of the art laser engraver. Learn how to utilize simple computer graphics to design to create your own personalized items at your own pace. Sample projects could include personalized glassware, fabric, plastic, wood, leather, or tile. Personalize something you already have, or create something new. Basic computer skills are helpful. Session 1: Getting familiar with the machine and software, session 2 & 3, develop, design and create projects of your choice.

FUN AND FITNESS

Men's Basketball
Mondays, Beg. 1/25/2010 Wednesdays, Beg. 1/27/2010
8:00-10:00 P.M. 8:00-10:00 P.M.
12 Sessions, End 5/3/2010 12 Sessions, End 4/28/2010
Junior High Gym Junior High Gym
Facilitator: Bud Kaffka Facilitator: Bud Kaffka
Fee: $40.00 Fee: $40.00 (Both nights $70.00)
Join fellow residents in two hours of fun and fitness on the basketball courts! (Max 20)

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Wednesdays, Beg. 1/27/2010
7:00-8:00 P.M.
10 Sessions, End 4/7/2010
Bradley Elementary Gym
Facilitator: Lynette Cunningham
Fee: $20.00
Join fellow residents for some fun and fitness on the basketball court!

CO-ED SOCCER
Wednesdays, Beg. 1/27/2010
8:15-9:15 P.M.
10 Sessions, End 4/7/2010
Bradley Elementary Gym
Facilitator: Karen Davis
Fee: $20.00
For beginners and has-beens. Stay in shape over the winter with some minimally competitive indoor soccer!

CONTEMPORARY DANCE HIP/HOP
Mondays, Beg. 3/1/2010
6:30-8:00 P.M.
5 Sessions, End 3/29/2010
Hughes Elementary Gym
Instructor: Jodi LaBella
Fee: $25.00
Great core strength warm up along with fun, energetic dance movement. Mat optional. Beginners and intermediates welcome.

YOGA
Tuesdays, Beg. 1/26/2010
6:30-8:00 P.M.
10 Sessions, End 4/6/2010
Myles Elementary Gym
Instructor: Celeste Billins
Fee: $60.00
A gentle, flowing yoga practice which focuses on connecting movement to the breath. This gently opens up the body to greater energy and strength and allows for healing and balance on all levels. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat.

WATER AEROBICS
Tuesdays, Beg. 1/26/2010
5:00-6:00 P.M.
Junior High Pool
10 Sessions, End 4/6/2010
Instructor: Elaine Hage
Fee: $35.00
Elaine brings a variety of skills and motivational techniques during this high energy workout.

WATER GAMES CLASS
Mondays, Beg. 1/25/2010
5:30-6:30 P.M.
10 Sessions, End 4/12/2010
Junior High Pool
Instructor: Wendi Eklund

Fee: $35.00

Come and join us for a fun water workout with games! Participants will play various games each week including water basketball, polo, and volleyball. We will also use noodles for races and beach balls for other activities. The last 15 minutes of class will be devoted to lap swimming. (Max 22)

MAT PILATES
Wednesdays, Beg. 1/27/2010
6:30-7:45 P.M.
10 Sessions, End 4/7/2010
Hughes Elementary Gym
Instructor: Melissa LaMendola
Fee: $45.00
With an emphasis on breath, core conditioning and body awareness, Mat Pilates is a safe and effective way to stretch, strengthen and streamline your body. The class will leave you looking toned, moving with ease and feeling revitalized all without adding bulk or putting stress on the joints. Pilates is the perfect complement to cardiovascular exercise, sports activities, physical rehabilitation and everyday life..it truly is a fitness regime for a lifetime! Please join certified Pilate's instructor Melissa LaMendola for the 10-week program and experience first-hand the increase in your physical and mental well-being!

FUSION
Mondays, Beg. 1/25/2010 Wednesday, Beg. 1/27/2010
6:30-7:30 P.M. 6:30-7:30 P.M.
10 Sessions, End 4/12/2010 10 Sessions, End 4/7/2010
Myles Elementary Gym Myles Elementary Gym
Instructor: Susan Hamilton Instructor: Susie Hamilton
Fee: $40.00 Fee: $40.00 (Both Nights $70.00)
Looking to change your body? Increase your fitness and energy levels? Release stress? Do it all with FUSION. FUSION blends low impact aerobics, body sculpting, light weight training, stretching and abdominal work. Please bring a mat, towel, light hand weights and water. You CAN do this. It's a great time to start exercising or to just change up your workouts. All fitness levels are warmly welcome. MAX 35

BASIC SIGN LANGUAGE
Thursdays, Beg. 3/3/2010
6:00-8:00 P.M.
5 Session, End 3/31/2010
Perry Junior High, Teacher Center
Instructor: Roseann Coupe
Fee: $35.00
Using English grammar as a basic for sign language communications the participants will be introduced to the basic elements of American Sign Language. All levels welcome.

"A TOUR OF CHINA'S CULTURAL DELIGHTS"
April 29, 2010
7:00-8:00P.M. Presenter: Ann Slattery
Perry Jr. High, Conference Room
Have you ever wanted to go to China but never had the chance? Would you like a first hand account of hiking the Great Wall, viewing thousands of life-sized Terra Cotta Warriors and touring the Three Gorges Dam Project? Ann Slattery (Perry Jr. High counselor) traveled to China last summer for 17 days. She toured Shanghai, Wuhan, Beijing, Xian, Chongqing, and spent 10 days cruising upthe Yangtze River. Come spend an hour immersed in another culture, viewing photos and artifacts from this trip. Free admission.

*Mail Registration - until January 11.

• Registration for all classes must be submitted on a Community Education Registration Forms.
• One Registration for per person.
• Registration for non-residents of the school district will be accepted as long as vacancies exists.
• All courses are subject to cancellation due to insufficient enrollment.
• Classes begin the week of Monday, January 25th, unless otherwise noted.
• Cancellation of classes due to inclement weather will be announced over the local radio stations.
• NO CLASSES on the following dates: February15-19, April 2-5, April 19-23
• Students should assume that all mail registrations have been accepted unless otherwise notified by the director of community education.
• Refunds only through the second class of any activity.
• Adults only.
• Class information and registration forms are available online at: newhartfordschools.org then "Teacher Center" then click on "community Ed calendar", flier or registration form.

Board of Education
James Davis III, President
John G. Harris, Vice President
Kim Luker, Lisa B. Philipson,
Mark W. Stappenbeck, James Stephens, and Andrew Ward

Robert J. Nole, Superintendent