Noncredit Continuing Education Courses
Winter 2010

Special Interest and Family Life

Beginning Bridge
|Have you felt left out because all your friends spend so much fun time together playing bridge and you have no clue how to even deal the cards? What about those couples nights with the potluck dinners? Do you want to be a part of that, too? Instructor Sue Browning makes learning bridge both easy and enjoyable. Learn the fundamentals of bridge, specifically bidding, declarer play, and defense. Enrollment limited to those who have seldom or never played. $109**

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Petspeak: What Your Animals Really Want You To Know
Have you ever wondered what your companion animals are trying to communicate? Have you ever been perplexed by their behavior? Why don't you ask them? In this entertaining and provocative evening, Animal communicator Terri Diener will introduce you to the rich and wonderful world of your pet's thoughts and feelings. Please bring a photograph of your pet to class. $29**

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Teach Your Teen How to Drive: The Critical 60 Method *NEW!*
Driver's Ed only teaches only the basics; the rest is up to you. Using our structured method, you'll discover what your young driver ought to be learning, figure out if he or she learned it, keep track of progress, and know when you've finished. You'll be able to avoid tension and stress, and you might actually enjoy yourself. This class gives you all the tips and strategies for teaching your teen to drive without driving both of you crazy! Visit wwwcritical60.org to learn more. .6 CEUs. $35

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Welcome Home Veterans: Transitioning to Civilian Life
Making the transition from military to civilian life can be challenging for service members and their families. This course will explore skills, strategies, and resources for ensuring a smooth transition to community life. Topics include transitioning back into family life, translating military skills to civilian employment, re-establishing relationships with family and friends, and adjusting to war-related injuries or illnesses at home and in work life. Veterans will learn practical skills and methods to manage life transitions and to make themselves marketable as they re-integrate into the workforce. This class is taught by Dr. Maria Mouratidis, a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked extensively with service members and their families. $79**

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Family Celebrations: How to Plan Your Family Reunion
Connect with generations of your family by planning the special event called "family reunion." This course will help you plan a simple or large family reunion that encourages sharing of family information. Find out how to develop a reunion budget, plan long- and short-range fund-raising activities, choose a site, create a family newsletter, and plan reunion meals, activities, and entertainment. $25**

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Family Communications - the Family Newsletter
Family newsletters can be used to share family information, update reunion news, share family history or genealogical information, or keep the lines of communication open between generations. Participants will learn how to correspond with family members via the Internet or in written format. $25**

*Fees not eligible for waiver.
**Neither XE courses nor their fees are eligible for waiver.
(T) Textbook recommended or required. Purchase at HCC Bookstore before first class.
(S) Supplied needed. Instructor will provide list at first class.