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Spring Course Offerings Merced College Community
Services offers not-for-credit courses throughout the year.
Belly
Dance -- Learn the
basic movements of this ancient and natural dance form. Appropriate for all age
groups and body sizes, this unique dance and fitness program enhances
posture, grace, and self-confidence. Individuality and self-expression is
highly encouraged. Belly Dancing is a great low-impact way to burn calories. 8:30PM - 10:00PM Instructor: Bianca Gonzales / Fee $50 Location: Gym 4
ARTS, HOBBIES & CRAFTS Water Color on WHAT? – Join local
award winning artist/instructor Kate Jackson as she guides you to develop
your watercolor skills! Learn the techniques for creating washes, pouring,
texture and color mixing. All skill levels are welcome and no previous art
experience required! Kate works with each student to increase his/her
abilities from any level. Fall Vegetable Gardening: Yard to Table – Grow your own fall vegetables. Food Gardening can fit into any yard or
landscape: carrots, broccoli, pumpkins, root crops, greens, lettuce, onions,
cabbage and more. Learn to choose and develop your garden site, build healthy
soils, create raised beds and container gardens, water wisely and manage
pests. Bring in photos and measurements and compass-orientation of your site
for more customized help. Organic methods will also be discussed in this
unique class as well as the option of starting a community garden. 9:00AM – 12:00PM Instructor: Cindy Lashbrook / Fee $30 Location: TBA
The Making of Movies -- This course is a series of hands-on workshops and discussions on the process of creating a motion picture, from concept of idea, through pre-production practices, to post production and marketing of films. You’ll learn concept creations and scripting preproduction, shot list, budgeting, scheduling, production, directing, lighting, cinematography and camera techniques, sound recording and postproduction practices. Thursdays - September 30 - Nov 18, 2010 6:30PM – 9:30PM Instructor: Jason Ryder / Fee $129 Location: Student Union Building Rm #137 COOKING Cooking with Chef Andrew – Did your mother ever tell you not to play with your food? This is not your mother’s kitchen! Ever wonder how to make hand-made pasta? Sashimi? Port reduction? In this class, you can do it all! Each week participants will have hands-on cooking experiences that are designed for the novice and seasoned cooks alike. Chef Andrew Calzadillas, a graduate of California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, former Executive Chef, caterer and current Culinary Arts Instructor invites you to join him for four sessions of culinary exploration. Thursdays: Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 6:00PM – 8:00PM Instructor: Andrew Calzadillas / Fee $50 plus $25 lab fee paid to the
Instructor Location: TBA HEALTH
AND FITNESS Fitness Boot Camp PM (Merced) – Get into great shape with an
efficient workout that will burn lots of calories while strengthening your
muscles. Every workout is different and you will constantly challenge
yourself. This course is for anyone who wants to get a grip on their
fitness regime.
The Biggest Loser - Interested in a little friendly competition while shedding fat? Based on the popular television show, you will be competing to lose pounds and inches with your class peers (based on body fat percentage). Everyone will be a winner but the ultimate “biggest loser” will receive a CASH PRIZE. Each class will focus on developing healthy lifestyle changes including help setting up healthy menus, exercise plans, as well as proven weight loss techniques. You will also participate in a rigorous workout, so come dressed appropriately. Note: Only weight loss percentages will be revealed. Saturdays, Oct 2 - Nov 20, 2010 7:00 - 9:00AM Instructor: Ryan Ballinger /Fee $50 plus $20 lab fee due at first class Location: Merced College Gym
Mat Pilates with the Ball (3lbs) – Using weighted exercise balls (3lbs) offers you an invigorating and refreshing blend of Pilates standing “core” movements followed by matwork exercises, to energize your body from head to toe. The class is designed to increase weight-resistance and the intensity of your Pilates workout. Reduce stress and fatigue, increase physical strength, stamina, flexibility, improve balance and coordination, and promote weight loss. The class is suitable for all levels. All Pilates moves will be modified – and challenge movements encouraged for advanced fitness levels. Bring an exercise mat (Stretch Strap -Optional). Mondays/Wednesdays, Sept 20 – Dec 8 5:30PM – 6:30PM Instructor: Starr Carson Cleary / Fee $95, includes 3lb
fitness weight Location : Gym 4
Turbo Fat Burn-off Cross Training -- A calorie-burner workout includes Cardiosculpt, Kickboxing, Calisthenics, Pilates and Yoga. This class is designed to improve muscular strength and endurance, increase lean muscle mass and decrease body fat. Come prepared to move for 60 minutes-Burn fat, Sculpt & Tone Muscles, while building stamina, muscle endurance, strength and flexibility through cross-training. All exercises will be demonstrated with modifications for participants who need assistance. Participants who need more challenge will be encouraged to work at a higher fitness intensity. Crosstraining helps burn more calories, keeps exercise interesting, and prevents boredom, while working several muscles at once. Bring a mat and towel. Mondays/Wednesdays, Sept 20 – Dec 8 6:30PM – 7:30PM Instructor: Starr Carson Cleary / Fee $95, includes two
hand weights Location : TBA
Yoga -- Are you looking for a workout program that’s easy to learn, requires little or no equipment, and soothes your soul while toning your body? If strengthening your cardiovascular system, toning and stretching your muscles, and improving your mental fitness are on your to-do list, keep reading to learn more about the basics of yoga. Tuesdays/Thursdays, Sept 21 – Nov 18 4:30PM – 5:30PM Instructor: Tracy Walton / Fee $45 Location : Gym 4
Zumba -- The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! Tuesdays/Thursdays, Sept 21 – Nov 23 5:30PM – 6:30PM Instructor: Lupe Garcia / Fee $60 Location : Gym Lobby
Fitness Lab Membership Session I -- Want a gym membership without the application fee and yearly contract? Join the Merced College Fitness Lab Membership for the entire fall term for one low price. Memberships are available for three month periods. Mondays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Fridays, Aug 23 – Nov 24 (Excluding Campus Holidays) 5:30PM – 7:30AM Instructor: Roger Imbrogno and Colleen Garris / Fee $60 Location : Merced College Fitness Lab
Fitness Lab Membership Session II -- Want a gym membership without the application fee and yearly contract? Join the Merced College Fitness Lab Membership for the entire fall term for one low price. Memberships are available for three month periods. Mondays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Fridays, Nov 29 – Feb 25 (Excluding Campus Holidays) 5:30PM – 7:30AM Instructor: Roger Imbrogno and Colleen Garris / Fee $60 Location : Merced College Fitness Lab
Lap Swim Session I -- Swimming is one of the best forms of exercise. Enjoy open lap swim at the Merced College Pool throughout the fall term for one low price—you can come to any of the three time slots throughout the day. Membership is available for three month periods. (Register for both sessions at the same time for $135) Mondays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays, Aug 30 – Nov 30 (Excluding Campus Holidays) 5:30AM – 7:30AM, 12:00 - 1:00PM, 5:00PM - 6:00PM Fee $75 per session, Location : Merced College Pool
Lap Swim Session II -- Swimming is one of the best forms of exercise. Enjoy open lap swim at the Merced College Pool throughout the fall term for one low price—you can come to any of the three time slots throughout the day. Membership is available for three month periods. (Register for both sessions at the same time for $135) Mondays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays, Dec1 - Feb 24 (Excluding Campus Holidays) 5:30AM – 7:30AM, 12:00 - 1:00PM, 5:00PM - 6:00PM Fee $75 per session Location : Merced College Pool
Mind and Body Fitness I --This is the perfect fitness course for seniors in the community. Appropriate for all levels, this fitness course includes a combination of cardio, aerobic, strength building, and physical conditioning exercises. This group has been meeting for many years and welcomes newcomers. Join today. Mondays/Wednesdays, Aug 23 – Dec 22 8:00AM– 9:00AM Instructor: Stephanie Botsford/ Fee $85 Location : Christian Life Center, Merced Mind and Body Fitness II --This is the perfect fitness course for seniors in the community. Appropriate for all levels, this fitness course includes a combination of cardio, aerobic, strength building, and physical conditioning exercises. This group has been meeting for many years and welcomes newcomers. Join today. Mondays/Wednesdays, Aug 23 – Dec 22 9:00AM - 10:00AM Instructor: Stephanie Botsford/ Fee $85 Location : Christian Life Center, Merced
Children’s Choir – Expose your child to the joys of making music
through the Merced Children’s Choir hosted by the College’s Department of
Music. Children ages 7 – 12 will spend 15 weeks studying music
culminating in a public performance. The Choir will study the basics of
vocal production and technique, music reading, rhythm, and diction. Wednesdays: Aug 25 - Dec 15, 2010 4:00PM – 5:30PM Instructor: Patrice Stribling Nelson / Fee $110 plus $15 Location: Lesher
Building 111
Splashball - Splashball is the newest program under the umbrella of USA Water Polo and exists to introduce water polo to the younger generation in the community. This fun, healthy activity promotes fitness, self esteem, and water safety, while teaching the basic components of water polo. For more information contact Coach McCall at (209) 384-6029 or email: mccall.s@mccd.edu. Open to ages 5-9 Monday, Wednesdays: Sept 8 - Nov 10 5:00PM – 6:00PM Instructor: Scott McCall / Fee $60 plus $25 USWP registration Location: Merced College Pool Fall Youth Water Polo – This class is designed to introduce and review basic water polo skills: ball handling, shooting, offensive set-up, defensive set-up, and game strategies. Participants must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted. For more information contact Coach McCall at (209) 384-6029 or email: mccall.s@mccd.edu. Open to ages 10-14 Tuesdays, Thursdays: Sept 7 - Nov 18 4:30PM – 6:00PM Instructor: Betsy Bell / Fee $60 Location: Merced College Pool Winter Water Polo-Girls - This class is designed to learn, practice, and execute water polo skills: ball handling, shooting, offensive set-up, defensive set-up, and game strategies. Participants must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted. For more information contact Coach McCall at (209) 384-6029 or email: mccall.s@mccd.edu. Mondays, Wednesdays: Nov 15 - Jan 27 7:30 – 9:00PM Instructor: Kristie Dunham / Fee $60 Location: Merced College Pool
Winter Water Polo-Boys - This class is designed to learn, practice, and execute water polo skills: ball handling, shooting, offensive set-up, defensive set-up, and game strategies. Participants must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted. For more information contact Coach McCall at (209) 384-6029 or email: mccall.s@mccd.edu. Tuesdays, Thursdays: Nov 16 - Jan 27 7:30 – 9:00PM Instructor: Kristie Dunham / Fee $60 Location: Merced College Pool ONLINE COURSES Community Services offers more than 150 online courses on a wide range of topics. Example online courses include, but not limited to… Creating Web Pages Speed Spanish Accounting Fundamentals Medical Terminology Intro to Microsoft Excel A to Z Grant Writing Grammar Refresher Intro to QuickBooks Intro to Dreamweaver 8 Medical Coding Project Management Digital Photography Secrets of Photography Intro to SQL GRE Preparation GMAT Preparation SAT/ACT Preparation Real Estate Investing Workplace Computer Skills Business Writing Solving Classroom Discipline Problems More classes and complete descriptions are located on our website at Community Services Online Courses. All online courses are fee based.
SAFETY
& TRAINING Traffic School – Call
(209) 384-6224 to pre-register (mandatory). Courses are from 8:00am -
4:00pm and held on the Merced College Campus.
Notary
Public in One Day –
Start your own business, provide customer service, earn additional income
and/or get recommissioned. This one-day intensive seminar will teach
you the new legislation, how to pass the “new” test, identify document
signers, keep a journal, fill out certificates and avoid lawsuits. The
class includes a practice Notary Public Exam as well as the official
exam. You must be present for the entire course of instruction and be
at least 18 years of age. Bring to class a proper ID (license or state
issued ID), two #2 pencils, a passport size photo and a check or money order
payable to the Secretary of State for $40 for new applicants. 8:00 AM
– 6:00 PM Notary Public in One Day - Renewal -The 3-hour renewing Notary class takes place during the second half of the regular seminar. You must arrive at 12:30pm to register. Class will begin at 12:45pm. Important: Renewing notaries must be currently commissioned to be eligible for the 3-hour renewing class. Bring to class a proper ID (license or state issued ID), two #2 pencils, passport size photo, and a check or money order payable to the Secretary of State for $40 for new applicants and renewalsSaturday, October 23, 2010 12:30PM
– 6:00 PM
SPECIAL
INTEREST
Piano Your Teachers Never Taught You -- Todd Walker has taught more than 30,000 students from beginners to those with years of lessons to play the piano in just one day. In three hours, you will learn 72 chords, 156 hand positions, and how to read music from lead sheets and fake books. If you can read notes C, D, E, F, G, A, B you know enough to enroll. Saturday: October 16, 2010 SPORTS & OUTDOOR RECREATION Golf for
All Ages (weekday) –
Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player, your game will
improve. This four week (12 hours total) golf lesson course will cover
full swing, short game, basic rules, and general golf course etiquette.
Bring your own clubs or borrow one of ours. Instructor:
Gary Olson / Fee $55 plus range fees ($3 -$5 average)
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