Community Learning And Skill Sharing

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Community Learning And Skill Sharing
CLASS
Spring 2016
Community Learning And Skill Sharing
EXPLORE.
LEARN.
LIVE.
INSIDE ...
Nature Club, Page 4
Landscaping, Page 7-8
Digital photography, Page 19
Prescription savings, Page 32
Tai Chi, Page 36
Registration begins Feb. 16
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Welcome!
Happy New Year!
When I think about the start of a new year, I think about new goals
and skills I can gain; it feels like a fresh start. Many of you probably feel
the same way. I want to encourage you to make CLASS a part of your
learning experience in 2016.
This spring, we are offering many popular favorites, as well as some
exciting new courses. As always, you can learn a new cuisine, relax with
Zentangle or yoga, and plan a new landscape for your yard. New this
semester: learn how your home network connects your computer to your
router, make and take some starter essential oils blends, or hike Salinaarea locations with your family.
Another addition for the 2016 year is the “Explore Your Community”
selection of courses. We are excited to partner with local organizations
and businesses and showcase what’s great about Salina through free tours
and informative courses. This semester, we’re offering three tours and one
class. Let us know what you’d like to take a peek at in the future!
There is a great variety of new skills and fun ideas you can learn, featuring some of the best instructors in Salina. Journey through the catalog
with an open mind about what you might discover in the new year. Have
fun learning and growing with others in your community.
In service,
Morgan Davis
Community Learning Coordinator
(785) 825-4624, ext. 218
[email protected]
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Inside CLASS ...
Registration39
About us
37
Enjoy the Outdoors
4
Get Crafty
22
Explore Your Community 9
Stir It Up
25
Preserve the Past
11
Have a Drink
27
Get Techy
15
Take Care
28
Try Something New
16
Get Moving
34
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Each course is designed with a unique audience in mind. You will find
an orange, yellow or green dot next to each one, telling you who the
course is designed for.
Adult Anyone 16 years and older unless otherwise noted. These cours-
es require maturity and longer periods of attention to get the most out
of the class. Individual enrollment is required for each person taking the
class, unless otherwise indicated.
Youth Each youth course has its own age range, found in the course
description. Some youth courses require individual enrollment, and some
include a child and a parent. Check the course description for these
details.
Intergenerational These courses include universal themes and are
appropriate for a wide range of learners. Each course description
includes an age range (such as “12 and older”) and indicates
whether enrollment is individual or includes a parent.
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Enjoy the Outdoors
Nature Club
Come together and explore nature
as a family, as we jump, climb, dig and
run into a new appreciation
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for the natural world. You
will learn how to identify animal scat
and tracks, investigate native plants
and insects, hear about the history of
each location and discuss Kansas ecosystems. We will meet on three Saturdays for an interactive nature hike at
a Salina-area location. Our first hike
(April 16) will be at Rolling Hills Zoo,
next (April 30) we will hike around
Indian Rock Park and finally (May
14) we will explore Coronado Heights.
Explore, play and exercise while learning from a wildlife expert. Enrollment
is per family and includes all three
nature hikes. Each hike will meet at
the designated location.
April 16, 30 & May 14 (Sat) 9-11
a.m.
Register by April 8
Rolling Hills Zoo,
625 N. Hedville Road
Fee: $30 per family
Enrollment is not available online
for this family class. Please call
Morgan at (785) 825-4624 or stop
by the Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm, to enroll your family.
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Dino Day
Explore the world of dinosaurs with
Rolling Hills Zoo! Learn all about
their prehistoric adventures
as you go on a dino egg hunt NEW!
and discover baby dinosaurs. You’ll
also dig for fossils that you can take
home with you. We will be visited by
a live animal in the classroom and find
the closest living relatives to dinosaurs
at the zoo. Your course fee includes
a snack and tour of the zoo, museum
and new frog exhibit. Parents, please
drop off and pick up your child at the
Discovery Building, located in the
Southwest corner of the RHZ parking
lot, in front of the Wildlife Museum.
April 2 (Sat) 9 a.m.-Noon
Register by March 25
Rolling Hills Zoo,
625 N. Hedville Road
Fee: $20
Ages: 5-8
Educators from Rolling Hills Zoo will
lead these courses. The education staff
consists of dynamic educators who are
passionate about wildlife and nature.
They hope to inspire audiences of all ages.
From teaching about the physical structure of a giraffe to leading a walk on the
prairie, the educators combine learning,
adventure and exploration to make an
experience fun for the whole family.
Enjoy the Outdoors
Disc Golf for Beginners
Disc golf is a fun way to enjoy time
outdoors and get some exercise, with
a minimal investment. Salina has four
courses you can play for free any time:
Lakewood Park, Thomas Park, Kansas
Wesleyan and K-State Polytechnic.
This beginner class will teach you
the rules and basics of the game, and
which discs to use and when. You will
learn how to drive off the tee-box, and
practice mid-range shots and putting.
Play a round during class, and your
course fee includes a mid-range disc to
keep.
May 14 (Sat) 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Register by May 6
Lakewood Park South Disc Golf
Course (West Parking Lot)
Fee: $10
Instructor Larry Pankratz helped develop the first disc golf course in Salina at
Lakewood Park in 1988 and has played
since the early ’80s. He also enjoys playing ultimate and guts disc sports. Larry
is the Manager of Business Development
for the 24/7 Travel Stores and Citywide
Self-Storage.
Kayaking: Get Started
Paddle sports are a fun way to spend
time outdoors, whether you want to
get fit, enjoy wildlife or are
looking for adventure. The NEW!
trouble is knowing how to get started
before you spend hundreds of dollars on equipment. Join Erik for this
informative, one-time class to learn all
the basics. This course will assist you
in making informed decisions when
the time comes to shop for your kayak.
We will also discuss common concerns
that entry-level paddlers have, including equipment purchases, locations
to paddle and safety practices. This
sport is suitable for almost everyone,
so come learn more about what could
become a lifelong passion.
March 24 (Th) 6-8 p.m.
Register by March 17
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $10
Instructor Erik Clark has more than
30 years of kayaking experience, in white
water, calm water, touring, heavy surfrock gardening and open-water ocean
paddling. He kayaks year-round, all over
the United States. Erik enjoys paddle
sports whenever he has the opportunity
and is excited to share with you!
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Enjoy the Outdoors
Nature: Get a New
Perspective Through
Photography
Grab your camera and meet us at
Sunset Park for an evening of beauty and photography. After a brief
discussion of photographic techniques, you will find yourself capturing images of the waterfall tumbling
into the gentle flowing stream, images
of the fountains or
the beautiful gardens. Did you see?
Digital Camera
You will learn what
Workshop,
to look for when tak- Page 19
ing photographs by
studying the settings and the various
opportunities that present themselves
while you wander the grounds. Experiment with different angles, lighting
and distances to capture that perfect
photo. This course is for those with a
basic knowledge and understanding of
how to use their personal camera.
May 10 (Tue) 6-8 p.m.
Register by May 3
Sunset Park
Fee: $10
Instructor Dale Cole has nearly 30
years of photographic experience. Many of
his photographs have been selected for exhibition at the annual Hays Arts Council
Five-State Photography Competition. He
is a past winner of the Kansas City Star’s
Travel Photo contest and is a recipient of
a Horizons Grant from Salina Arts and
Humanities.
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Beginner Birding
You’ve probably seen all kinds of
birds flying through your yard or sitting on a telephone pole,
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but rarely knew what you
were looking at. Here is your beginner’s guide to birding! We will meet
first in the classroom to learn about
bird biology, behavior and morphology. You will learn some basic tools in
identifying the different families and
species of birds. Then, we’ll take a field
trip! As a class, we will decide to meet
either at Lakewood Park or the Audubon Sanctuary for some observation.
Binoculars will be provided by members of Smoky Hills Audubon.
May 5 &12 (Th) 6-8 p.m.
Register by April 28
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $15
Instructor Dan Baffa has a degree in
zoology from Eastern Illinois University.
He has spent 35 years in the zoo industry,
most recently serving as zoo director at
the Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City,
Kan., for 23 years. Dan currently serves
as president of Smoky Hills Audubon.
Enjoy the Outdoors
Rainscaping
Healthy soils and natural landscapes
that absorb rainwater have been replaced by impervious surfacNEW!
es, like rooftops and driveways. The resulting runoff contributes
to water pollution, property damage
and various landscaping challenges.
Rainscaping is any combination of
plantings, water features, catch basins,
permeable pavement and other methods to manage stormwater on-site. In
this course, you will learn the basics of
rainscaping, including benefits, how
to determine which features will work
best on your site, and how to install
them. We will talk about installing
rain gardens and bioswales in diverse
landscapes, discussing trees, shrubs and
perennials. Join Darrin for an informative discussion and demonstration at
Rolling Hills Zoo.
May 21 (Sat) 9 a.m.-Noon
Register by May 13
Rolling Hills Zoo,
625 N. Hedville Road
Fee: $10
Sustainable Landscape
Design Basics
Creating a sustainable landscape not
only beautifies your yard, but creates
the potential for economic,
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environmental and functional benefits in your space. In this course,
Darrin will share how it is possible to
design concepts that are aligned with
the natural environment, rather than
working against it. We will discuss
good residential site design and you
will learn the six design principles of
sustainable landscaping: fit the regional context, have a minimal site impact,
restore damaged sites, coordinate with
natural events and cycles, reuse and
recycle, and create a healthy environment. Join Darrin for an informative
discussion and demonstration at Rolling Hills Zoo.
April 9 (Sat) 9 a.m.-Noon
Register by April 1
Rolling Hills Zoo,
625 N. Hedville Road
Fee: $10
Instructor Darrin Wright is a landscaper and arborist at Rolling Hills Zoo. He has
worked in the horticulture field for more than 25 years and in the arboriculture for
more than 15 years. Darrin is a certified nurseryman and landscaper, and is a Kansas Certified Arborist and member of the Kansas Arborist Association. Darrin enjoys
sharing his knowledge and experience with others.
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Enjoy the Outdoors
Right Plant, Right Place:
Choosing the Best Plants for Kansas
Kansas is certainly a challenging place to grow plants. This means it is
important to choose plants that match the climate extremes
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and variability that Kansas will throw their way. Soils, expected
precipitation and site factors also play an important role in determining
whether a plant is well-suited for its intended planting site. Come learn
about plants that are recommended for Kansas and why they are a good
choice. We’ll look at trees and shrubs, as well as some perennials and annuals. Recommended plant lists for Kansas will be provided.
March 21 (Mon) 6-7:30 p.m.
Register by March 14
Community Learning Center, 308 W. Elm
Fee: $10
Instructor Jason Graves studied horticulture at Kansas State University and
earned a bachelor’s degree in landscape and turf management. He worked in
the plant health field for several years before becoming Horticulture Extension
Agent for the Central Kansas District. He is a gardener and enjoys the work
of helping other area gardeners find ways to grow their plants in the diverse
and often challenging Kansas climate.
Technology Classes
One-on-One Help Sessions
New PC Users Group
Youth Tech Clubs
eBook & eAudiobook Help
Software-specific classes and more!
Free and open to the public.
Registration is seperate from the
CLASS program and can be
made by calling
(785) 825-4624 or online.
your connection to knowledge
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Explore Your Community
From County
Courthouse to
Salina Senior Center
When it was built in 1911, the threestory Saline County Courthouse was the
pride of the county. By 1969,
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however, it was deemed too
small and the county moved to the west
part of the City-County Building across
the street. At that point, the old building was being considered for demolition.
After several years, a group of senior
citizens convinced the County Commission to save the building and turn it
into a gathering place for Saline County
seniors. Today, the Salina Senior Center
is home to a variety of senior activities
and programs, and is the location of the
Saline County Commission on Aging
offices. While the first floor was remodeled to accommodate serving lunch, the
upper two floors are much as they were
when the building was the courthouse,
including terrazzo floors, marble walls,
and giant, arching windows. Join us for
a tour of this beautiful building that was
saved from the wrecking ball and put
to good use! All ages are welcome on
this free tour, and enrollment is required
before the deadline.
May 17 (Tue) 6-7 p.m.
Register by May 10
Salina Senior Center, 245 N. 9th.
Please use the West entrance.
Fee: FREE
All Ages
Leslie Eikleberry, Executive Director of
the Saline County Commission on Aging,
will lead this tour.
Property Appraisal and
the Hearing Process
This is your opportunity to hear
from the appraiser for Saline County.
Property appraisal includes
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data collection and analysis.
This course will discuss a brief history of taxes and the current appraisal
process, including income tax, federal
and state taxes, and sales and property
taxes. Sheryl will focus primarily on
state and local processes. To conclude,
you will learn about the hearing and
appeals process. Sheryl is happy to
answer your questions and help you
to understand the appraisal process in
Saline County. This course is free of
charge, though we do require enrollment by the deadline.
March 29 (Tue) 6-8 p.m.
Register by March 22
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: FREE
Instructor Sheryl Sammons has been
in the appraisal business for 27 years,
the last 23 with Saline County. Her
appraisal career began as a mapper and
advanced to a staff appraiser in Western
Kansas. In Saline County, she began
duties as a field appraiser, advancing to
a commercial appraiser and then County
Appraiser. Sheryl earned her Registered
Mass Appraiser designation in 2000 and
is a member of five professional appraising associations.
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Explore Your Community
Photo courtesy of the Bicentennial Center
Salina Animal
Shelter Tour
The Salina Animal Shelter is a multifaceted operation dealing not only with
adoption of homeless animals
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but also with animal cruelty
investigations, rabies emergency services,
local and state animal-related ordinance
enforcement, animal control, and dog
licensing. Responsibilities of the shelter
also extend to impounding lost pets and
stray animals, maintaining the lost and
found pet records, operating 24-hour
emergency services, running educational
programs, and administering the animal
adoption program. Join us for a tour of
the shelter and learn all about the day-today operations of the facility. All ages are
welcome on this free tour, and enrollment
is required before the deadline.
May 7 (Sat) 11-11:30 a.m.
Register by April 29
Salina Animal Shelter, 329 N. Second
Fee: FREE
All Ages
Salina Animal Shelter staff will lead
this tour.
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What’s New at the
Bicentennial Center?
You’ve probably seen the equipment
and work crews at the Bicentennial
Center. This is your chance
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to find out what they’ve
been up to! Learn about the history of
the facility in this behind-the-scenes
tour. See all the new amenities added
since renovations finished this past
year. Your tour will include the arena,
Heritage Hall, meeting rooms, dressing/locker rooms and the concourse.
All ages are welcome on this free tour,
and enrollment is required before the
deadline.
March 22 (Tue) 6-7 p.m.
Register by March 15
Bicentennial Center,
800 The Midway
Fee: FREE
All Ages
Kevin Boryczki, assistant general manager of the Bicentennial Center, will lead
this tour.
Preserve the Past
Cow Pasture Politics
and the Roaring
Twenties: A Central
Kansas Perspective
Join Tom and Greg for more North
Central Kansas history! This time, the
focus will be on dynamic
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groups who were active
in this region almost 100 years ago.
America was experiencing a time of
great wealth, and rapid changes were
reflected in technology and culture.
We will discuss social trends and talk
about groups that were active, like
the Nonpartisan League, Christian
Identity Movement, Farmers Union
and American Legion. We will also
discuss the Ku Klux Klan. Discussion
will include the social and economic
upheaval of The Roaring Twenties and
how it affected the growth of such
organizations.
May 4 (Wed) 6:30-8 p.m.
Register by April 27
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $10
Instructors are Tom Fleming and Greg
Stephens. Tom’s bio appears under Homesteaders of North Central Kansas.
Greg Stephens is co-chair for the business section at Kansas State Polytechnic
in Salina. He has taught management,
business and history of technology courses
for more than 25 years. He is also a member of Salina Area Workers Coalition and
has given numerous worker-related talks.
Homesteaders of
North Central Kansas
The first white pioneers to settle
North Central Kansas were a tough
crowd. They endured droughts, Indian
raids, prairie fires and even grasshopper plagues. In this course, we will
discuss the homesteaders who settled
in Saline and Ottawa counties. We will
explore the historic, social and economic factors which brought them to
the Midwest, and how the frontier was
transformed.
April 7 (Th) 6:30-8 p.m.
Register by March 31
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $10
Instructor Tom Fleming is a professor
of cultural geography at Bethany College. He earned his Master of Arts from
the University of Texas at Austin and
has written extensively about the homesteader period in Central Kansas. Tom is
the author of the historical novel “Prairie
Tapestry.”
NEWSPAPER
ARCHIVES
Access newspaper titles from
the U.S. & 19 other countries.
Visit the
Virtual Library at
salinapubliclibrary.org.
your connection to knowledge
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Preserve the Past
Making Your
Memories Count
It’s time to do something more
with the keepsakes and family heirlooms stored in your basement! In this
course, Karen will share creative ideas
for turning your treasures into something you can enjoy and share with
future generations. Everything from
handwritten letters to a wedding dress
can quickly and easily be turned into a
display for your home or gift for your
grandchildren. We will learn about
more than 70 different options. There
is something for everyone; you do not
have to be a crafter, writer or genealogist. Bring your ideas and questions to
this informative course.
March 19 (Sat) 10 a.m.-Noon
Register by March 11
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $10
Writing Your Memoirs
Have you ever thought to yourself, “I
wish my parents would’ve written that
down”? Whether it was the
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story of how they bought
their first home or how they survived
the Great Depression, it’s nice to have
a first-hand account written down
and your children will think the same
about you! People often think their life
story is boring, but this class will prove
you wrong. In this workshop, you will
learn how to begin writing down your
memories in a way that your family
will treasure. We will even experiment
with a short writing exercise, though
this is not a writing class (and you
don’t have to share). Even if you aren’t
a writer, the process will be easier and
take less time than you think. Come
explore how you can preserve your
family’s memories.
April 9 (Sat) 10 a.m.-Noon
Register by April 1
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $10
Instructor Karen Weber has written and self-published her parents’ memoirs in a
book titled “Growing up Gaeddert.” She believes everyone has a story and a family’s
memories are important enough to be preserved in a way your family will treasure.
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Preserve the Past
Worth a Thousand Words:
Poems and Prose from Your Photographs
Before cell phones, photographs were treasured objects, but now your
pre-digital pictures are probably gathering dust. Go through your photos — and the snapshots your mother or grandmother kept
— and select 10-12 interesting, meaningful, or even mysteri- NEW!
ous photographs from your life and history. Bring them with you to both
sessions, where you will learn to write poems and micro-essays (short
nonfiction works) to accompany your pictures. You will read authors’
short works based on photos, write lots of your own, and share your writing with the group. This course is for people with some writing experience who have at least an hour to spend on writing and reading between
the two sessions.
March 6 & 13 (Sun) 2-3:30 p.m.
Register by Feb. 29
Community Learning Center, 308 W. Elm
Fee: $25
Instructor Lori Brack’s poems and personal essays have appeared recently
in print and online in publications such as The Fourth River, Superstition
Review and its blog, Another Chicago Magazine, Sugared Water/Epistolary,
Mid-American Review, and the web anthology In Her Place. She teaches
writing at Bethany College.
Genealogy Club
Thursday, Feb. 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Screening:
Sessions from RootsTech, a major genealogy conference
that is held in Salt Lake City.
Thursday, March 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Speaker: Cloie
Brevik on Census Records.
Thursday, April 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Speaker: Mary
Douglass on Southern genealogy.
January through April meetings will be in the Prescott Room.
Free and open to the public. No registration required.
Saturday, May 14, 6-10 p.m.
Lock-in & Brag Session! Meet in the Information Services
area. Free and open to the public. No registration required.
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Preserve the Past
Quilt Stabilization
Do you have an antique or family
heirloom quilt that has been damaged?
Bring it with you to this twohour course and learn how to NEW!
stabilize damage
Did you see?
with overlays of
English Paper
tulle, using very
Piecing for
fine thread and
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needles. You will
learn the proper “stab” stitch for adhering tulle to your quilt, followed by
supervised practice on your project quilt.
Although this course will not restore
quilts to their original beauty, you will
learn how to keep the quilt from deteriorating further in damaged places.
Quilts should be primarily intact, with
some holes either in the top or bottom
fabric. If you have a quilt in tatters, Mary
recommends cutting it into usable sections and framing with acid-free, ligninfree materials.
Please bring with you your quilt
with worn or frayed sections, very fine
needles, scissors, very fine thread (50+
weight or silk thread), very fine tulle in
a neutral color (off-white/ivory for light
colored quilts, grey/light brown for dark
quilts), depending on areas needing
stabilization.
April 30 (Sat) 10 a.m.-Noon
Register by April 22
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $10
Instructor Mary Douglass is the
former Curator of Collections and Archives for Smoky Hill Museum, a position she held for 11 years. While there,
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she studied textile conservation as part
of her continuing education in collections management.
Who Gets Grandma’s
Yellow Pie Plate?
Personal belongings hold special
meaning for family members. Planning to pass on such items—treasured
wedding photos, grandpa’s tackle box,
or a well-used yellow pie plate– can
be challenging, and may lead to family
conflict. This course will provide you
with practical information about the
inheritance and transfer of non-titled
personal property. The curriculum,
workbook and related web resources
provided help with communication,
decision making and decreasing conflict. Your course fee includes your
workbook.
April 5 (Tue) 6-7:30 p.m.
Register by March 29
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $10
Instructor Debra Wood is the Family Resource Management agent at the
Central Kansas Extension District office
in Salina. She earned her Master’s degree
in personal financial planning from
Kansas State University and is a Certified Financial Planner. Debra’s goal is to
increase the financial capability of area
residents by providing unbiased education to help them make informed decisions.
Get Techy
Master Your Passwords
We all know that securing our passwords for various websites is important,
but where do you begin? In
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this course, you will be introduced to password managers, which
are applications that help you securely
store and organize your passwords. We
will discuss why they are useful and talk
about security, while browsing several
different password managers. Shawn will
work with you on your device to create
an account with a free password manager, adding a few websites to your account,
changing a password using a password
generator, and discussing advanced settings. Please bring your laptop with you
to class. You are also encouraged to bring
your smartphone, tablet or other devices.
April 16 (Sat) 10-11:30 a.m.
Register by April 8
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $10
Business
Networking Basics
In this business-centered course, you
will learn about all the parts of a typical
business technology network, including
what they do and how they all
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connect. Shawn will discuss
modems, routers, firewalls, security appliances, wired networking, wireless networking, network cards, network hubs
and switches, and basic IP addressing.
You will gain an understanding of what
makes your business network work and
be able to understand when certain parts
might need to be replaced or upgraded.
We will also discuss public Wi-Fi,
business best practices, and backup and
recovery tips. Bring your questions to
this hands-on demonstration class.
May 19 (Th) 6-8 p.m.
Register by May 12
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $10
Home Networking Basics
What is all that stuff connected to your
computer? Come learn about all the parts
of a typical home network,
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what they do and how they
all connect. Shawn will discuss modems,
routers, firewalls, wired networking, wireless networking, network cards, and network hubs and switches. You will gain an
understanding of what makes your home
network work and be able to understand
when certain parts might need to be replaced or upgraded. Bring your questions
to this hands-on demonstration class.
March 8 (Tue) 6-7:30 p.m.
Register by March 1
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $10
Instructor Shawn Wilson has been an information technology (IT) professional and
all-around tech guy since 1996. He started
in technology growing up on a computer
keyboard playing games and writing programs. He helped to start an Internet service
provider in Hutchinson and then moved
into corporate IT, where he honed his skills
and specialized in IT security. He owns his
own IT business, holds certifications from
CompTIA, MSI and VMware, and has
a passion for helping everyone to be more
secure in our digital world.
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Try Something New
Home Brewing 101
During this half-day course, you
will learn the basics of home brewing and discover the variety of beer
styles that you can brew. You’ll learn
the differences between ale and lager,
and the equipment you’ll need to brew,
ferment, and bottle or keg your very
own beer. Both extract and all-grain
brewing will be discussed. However,
since this is an entry-level course, the
main focus will be extract brewing.
After we spend some time sampling
beers and discussing, we’ll do some
hands-on learning as you brew up two
batches of beer. By the end of the day,
we will transfer our cold wort (you’ll
learn about that) into fermentation
vessels and send it off to ferment. But,
you don’t have to wait! Everyone will
go home with a six-pack of the same
styles of beer: three bottles each of
honey weizen and nut brown. Participants must be at least 21 years of age.
March 5 (Sat) 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Register by Feb. 26
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $25
Instructors are members of the Salina
Brewers Guild. They will be pooling their
years of brewing knowledge to create a
custom course that can answer questions
ranging from basic to complex. Their goal
is to share their love of brewing with
other individuals looking to pick up this
great hobby.
Introduction to
Animation and
Motion Graphics
Watching television or movies, you
will likely notice animation and special
effects using typography.
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Words seem to fly in and
out, drop down or rotate on the screen.
Layers of moving images appear seamlessly in a scene. How do they do that?
Join Dr. Bill Genereux for a behindthe-scenes look at creating basic
animation and motion graphics. Bill
will demonstrate using some familiar
examples and share how animators
design similar effects using the “Photoshop of videos,” Adobe After Effects.
May 3 (Tue) 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Register by April 26
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $10
Dr. Bill Genereux has taught digital
media and web development at Kansas
Feb. 9: 4-5:30 p.m.
State Polytechnic for more than 11 years.
March 12: 2-3:30
He also served as a graphic designer for
p.m.
Golden Sea Graphics and has produced
April 9: 2-3:30 p.m.
television programs in North Central
Prescott Room
Kansas.
Feb. 9: 4-5:30 p.m.
March 12: 2-3:30 p.m.
April 9: 2-3:30 p.m.
Prescott Room
All ages welcome!
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Try Something New
Intro to Henna: Mehndi
Mehndi is a form of henna art you can practice yourself ! In this beginner course, we will learn the history of mehndi, explore
NEW!
patterns, learn about recipes and supplies, and practice on
ourselves and each other. Handouts, patterns and supplies will be provided for in-class projects. Come enjoy a relaxing class as you learn about
mehndi!
April 4 & 11 (Mon) 6:30-8 p.m.
Register by March 28
Prescott Room, Salina Public Library
Fee: $20
Instructor Barbara Mulvihill has been an Information Services Librarian
at Salina Public Library for 14 years. She holds a Master’s Degree in Library
Science. Barbara has an interest in the area of consumer health information, as
well as history and genealogy. She enjoys learning about mehndi henna
art as well, and is excited to share as she continues to learn.
Barbara has offered a variety of classes in genealogy and consumer health information during
her time at the library.
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Try Something New
Learn to Play
the “Strumstick”
The “strumstick,” similar to the
mountain dulcimer, is one of the oldest instruments still played
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today. It is easy to play and
easy to learn, so come have fun with
Bill and enjoy learning a few songs. In
just two weeks, you will be surprised
at how much you know. You only need
to bring your instrument; your music
book is included in your course fee.
March 3 & 10 (Th) 7-8:30 p.m.
Register by Feb. 25
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $20
Instructor Bill Burrows has been playing in bands since he was 16 years old.
He was a music teacher for 26 years. Bill
has toured and performed in Kansas,
Missouri, Nebraska and Texas. His philosophy is that music should be fun.
The Workplace
of the Future
Many of us are or have been affected
by work environments. Workplace
trends are changing and new
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concepts, such as deciding
your own vacation leave and flexible
work hours are being introduced. This
course will explore the workplace of
the future, including the labor relations
process. We will talk globally and also
include what is happening in Salina.
Discussion will include employment
law terminology, equal pay and trends
for the future. Greg will also share
briefly how labor groups are organized
and how a business can keep them from
forming.
May 9 (Mon) 6-8 p.m.
Register by May 2
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $10
Instructor Greg Stephens is co-chair for
the business section at
Kansas State Polytechnic in Salina. He
has taught management, business and
history of technology
courses for more than
25 years. He is also a
member of Salina Area
Workers Coalition and
has given numerous
worker-related talks.
Photo by Penn State, flickr.com l CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
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Create
Digital Camera Workshop
This popular hands-on workshop is back! Learn all the tricks and tips
you’ll need for taking great photos. In this beginner course we will spend
time learning universal digital camera symbols and their
functions, including aperture, shutter speed and ISO. We Did you see?
will also discuss basic camera elements: focus, lens focal Nature: Get a New
Perspective Through
length, memory cards, jpegs and RAW files, and how
Photography, Page 6
these apply to everyone’s personal camera. Glory will
spend some one-on-one time with each student, navigating your personal
digital camera’s functions. We will conclude with a photo scavenger hunt to
test your skills. Space is limited to 10 per session, so enroll early!
Session 1: April 5 (Tue) 6-8:30 p.m.
Register by March 29
Session 2: April 14 (Th) 6-8:30 p.m.
Register by April 7
Session 3: April 19 (Tue) 6-8:30 p.m.
Register by April 12
Session 4: April 28 (Th) 6-8:30 p.m.
Register by April 21
Community Learning Center, 308 W. Elm
Fee: $20 per session
Instructor Glory Benacka holds a Bachelor of Arts in visual art from Eckerd
College in St. Petersburg, Fla., with an emphasis in photography and video. Glory
has been doing freelance commercial and portrait work for eight years. Find her
portfolio at www.glorybenacka.com.
Take Your Learning Online
500 courses in 30
areas of study.
Courses in business,
software, technology
and creative skills
Online
language-learning.
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Create
Stained Glass for Beginners
In this course, you can create your own masterpiece over the course of two
sessions. We will use a vintage plate as the centerpiece and you can choose
an accent color from a preselected collection of glass. You
will lay out your pattern pieces,
cut the glass and prepare it for
assembly. Then, solder the pieces
together, and clean and polish
your finished project. Learn the
tools and techniques of the trade
in this basic introduction to
stained glass.
Please note: Comfort in using
hand tools and accuracy, including the ability to do finely
detailed work, are important for
this course. We recommend that
A sample project piece fro this
you bring safety glasses, if you
courses, made by Janell Flores.
don’t wear prescription glasses.
Also, please be aware of the possibility of sharp edges on the glass, especially if you are on blood thinners.
This course is held at the instructor’s studio, on the upper level of her 100
year old home, so you will have to walk up a flight of stairs. Janell has three
friendly cats, who might join the class in the studio.
Session 1: March 5 & 12 (Sat) 1-5 p.m.
Register by Feb. 26
Session 2: March 6 & 13 (Sun) 1-5 p.m.
Register by Feb. 26
Session 3: April 3 & 10 (Sun) 1-5 p.m.
Register by March 25
Janell’s Studio, 403 S. Second, Lincoln
Fee: $75
Instructor Janell Flores has been designing and building windows and lampshades for more than 25 years. A Salina native, she has called Lincoln home for
almost 20 years, most of that time spent restoring and renovating her 1906 home.
Now far enough along to have a finished studio, she recently started her small
business, Stained Glass Artistry. Janell is inspired by color and believes “there is
always more to learn and be excited about in this medium.”
20 CLASS | Spring 2016
Create
Zentangle® Exploration
Relax, decompress and de-stress. Zentangle® your way to relaxation while unleashing your creativity. This easy-to-learn method of creating unique works of
art through drawing repetitive patterns is relaxing and fun for anyone, anytime,
anywhere! Start your tangled journey here and discover how “anything is possible one stroke at a time.” No artistic background is necessary.
Session 1: March 5 (Sat) 9-11 a.m.
Register by Feb. 26
Session 2: May 14 (Sat) 9-11 a.m.
Register by May 6
Community Learning Center, 308 W. Elm
Fee: $20
Zentangle® Expanded
Part 1: Make a Mini Canvas
Build on what you know from exploring the original ZentanNEW!
gle® process by tangling on
a 3x3 paper tile that will be adhered
to a painted canvas. To complete your
mini canvas, we will add a magnet to
the back and place a protective covering on your tile. All materials are
provided. Zentangle® Exploration is a
prerequisite for this course.
March 12 (Sat) 9-11 a.m.
Register by March 4
Part 2: Make a Coaster
Create up to two unique tangles
you can give as gifts or use
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every day. Your tiles will be
adhered to cork to create a coaster, and
protected with a clear coat. Use your
creation as a drink coaster or you can
add a magnet to the back. All materials are provided. Zentangle® Exploration is a prerequisite for this course.
April 16 (Sat) 9-11 a.m.
Register by April 8
Community Learning Center, 308 W. Elm
Fee: $20 per part
Instructor Brenda Smith has enjoyed doing art and craft projects throughout her life.
She is a Certified Zentangle® Teacher and has taught more than 200 people, around
the state of Kansas, and in North Carolina. Brenda loves teaching this art form to
others and hopes to involve the community in art projects using this form.
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Get Crafty
Learn to Sew
You can never have enough tote bags!
Learn some basic sewing techniques and
make your own colorful tote, using your
favorite fabric combination. When we’re
finished, you will want to make one for
every occasion! This course is for teens
14 and older and adults with a basic
understanding of their sewing machine.
Please bring with you a sewing machine in good working order, mat, rotary
cutter and ruler if you have them, large
and small scissors, a seam ripper, measuring tape, iron and ironing mat. You
will also need one yard each of two
different coordinating fabrics that you
like together (2 yards total), and thread
to match.
May 14 (Sat) 9 a.m.-Noon
Register by May 6
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $20
Ages: 14 through adult
This tote bag, made by Shawn
Delker, is the project design
for this course.
Sewing Machine 101
Sewing machine problems can make any sewing project a nightmare. This onetime course will cover all the basics of using your machine, from using the accessories, to cleaning and oiling, and other routine maintenance. Plus, we will cover the
difficult and frustrating problems with tension. Bring your machine, all the attachments, instruction booklet, bobbins, and some fabric and thread for experimenting.
Don’t forget to bring your questions and frustrations, and Shawn will try to help you
find an answer. Please note: this course covers basic machine instruction and is not
intended to repair mechanical problems.
April 13 (Wed) 6-8 p.m.
Register by April 6
Community Learning Center, 308 W. Elm
Fee: $10
Instructor Shawn Delker’ bio appears under Crumb Quilts: Make a Serendipity
Quilt on Page 23.
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Get Crafty
Crumb Quilts: Make
a Serendipity Quilt
When you begin the quilting journey,
it doesn’t take long to acquire a huge pile
of scraps, most of which don’t
seem to go together. A crumb NEW!
quilt is your scrap pile solution. It’s the
perfect way to use
leftovers or make Did you see?
Quilt Stabalization,
a quilt for charity Page 14
from fabric you already have. These quilts are colorful, easy
to make and a beginner-friendly project.
In this course, you will learn everything
you need to know to make a fun quilt
top and, as a bonus, you will learn to tie
your quilt, the perfect way to finish!
Please bring with you scraps of fabric, from 2-inches-square and up, and
thread of any color. You will also need
your sewing machine; mat; rotary cutter
and ruler, if you have them; 4½-inch- or
6½-inch-square ruler, if you have one;
small scissors; seam ripper; iron; and iron
mat.
March 24 & 31 (Th) 6-8 p.m.
Register by March 17
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $20
Instructor Shawn Delker has taught
quilting for more than 10 years and has
been exploring art quilts for the past five
years. After learning quilting techniques,
Shawn became hooked on quilting and finds
that there is always more to learn about it.
She is a member of the Studio Art Quilts
Association, EDGE (an art quilt group
based in the Midwest), and participates in
an art quilt group based in Topeka.
English Paper
Piecing for Beginners
English Paper Piecing is a very old
technique for hand-sewn fabric piecing. Paper piecing involves
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basting fabric to precision
pre-cut card stock paper, forming the
exact shape of the paper piece. The
pieces are then whip-stitched together
to complete a design. In this course, we
will work with hexagon shapes to create
a flower design suitable for a mug rug
or the beginning of a Grandmother’s
Flower Garden quilt. Finished examples will be shown in class. English
Paper Piecing is as simple or complex
as your imagination and is great fun!
Please bring small, sharp scissors,
a small sewing needle, two to three
straight pins, regular thread of any
color (neutrals are best) and, if you
have them, a fabric glue stick and fabric
strips no smaller than 2-inches-square.
All other materials are included.
April 2 (Sat) 10 a.m.-Noon
Register by March 26
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $15
Instructor Mary Douglass is the former Curator of Collections and Archives
for Smoky Hill Museum, a position she
held for 11 years. Mary has been English
Paper Piecing quilt projects for about 10
years. She appreciates the portability of
hand sewing and finds it to be relaxing.
With the advent of precision pre-cut paper
pieces, she gets more done in less time.
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Get Crafty
Fun Folds Card Class
Are you getting tired of making
basic single-fold cards? It’s time to
get fancy! This class will
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focus on specialty card folds,
which are easy enough for beginners
and interesting enough for advanced
card makers. Folds you will learn
include pop-up, joy fold, gate fold and
z-fold. Pam will provide step-by-step
instructions for each card, so you can
easily recreate the projects on your
own after class. Please bring with you
a paper trimmer, scoring tool, scissors
and bone folder. Please bring a sack
lunch with you.
March 19 (Sat) 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Register by March 3
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $30
Pop-Up Card in a Box
You’ve learned how to make basic
cards; now learn an advanced technique! In this course, you
NEW!
will create a box-shaped,
pop-up card that lies flat and fits in an
envelope for delivery. Your course fee
includes all materials and step-by-step
instructions to make one card in class.
You’ll also take home a template, so
you can recreate the project on your
own at home. Please bring with you
a paper trimmer, scoring tool, scissors
and bone folder. Please bring a sack
lunch with you.
April 9 (Sat) 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Register by March 24
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $25
Instructor Pam Wells has been employed by the State of Kansas as a district court
reporter for more than 20 years. She primarily does stamping as a hobby, though enjoys
hosting classes and workshops to share her love of the craft with others. She has been
demonstrating cardmaking and crafts since 2005.
Monday Night Book Discussions
7 p.m. Technology Center Conference Room
Free and open to the public. No registration is required.
Feb. 8: “Sycamore Row” by John Grisham
March 14: “The Kill Artist” by Daniel Silva
April 11: “Beautiful Ruins” by Jess Walter
May 9: “The Golden Egg” by Donna Leone
June 13: “The Westing Game” by Ellen Raskin
July 11: “The Art Forger” B.A. Shapiro
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Stir It Up
Pomegranite salad (from left), red lentil soup and Turkish salad prepared
by Kamila Dandu.
Culinary Adventure
The joy of cooking is an experiment,
so be daring and adventurous! In this
course, you are invited to exNEW!
plore a new variety of flavors,
aromas and a hearty appetite to savor
authentic foods from Turkey, the Middle
East and North Africa. These cuisines
highlight grains, rice, pulses, spices, nuts,
garlic, citrus, pomegranate, molasses and
plenty of fresh herbs. Kamila will create
a mouthwatering menu, including Moroccan chicken and chickpea tagine with
harissa, Turkish red lentil and bulgur
soup, Persian jeweled rice, steamed rice
infused with saffron, citrus fruit salad,
dips and yogurt to accompany the meal.
You will take home printed recipes and a
list of resources to find specific ingredients. Bring your appetite!
March 3 (Th) 6-8:30 p.m.
Register by Feb.25
Crestwood, 601 E. Water Well Road
Fee: $40
My Indian Kitchen
Indian cuisine is a rich mosaic of
blended spices, rich flavors, enticing
aromas, textures and colors.
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Everything about it awakens
your senses. Indian food is an intensely
personal expression that reflects each
cook’s creative flair. In this course,
Kamila will show you that you can
cook Indian food at home and you will
expand your kitchen’s menu. She will
create a simple, tasty and satisfying
meal, using ingredients found in most
supermarkets, including South Indian
coconut-almond chicken curry, North
Indian dal makhani (lentils and beans
in a creamy sauce), baked vegetable
samosas and more. Bring your appetite
and enjoy a delicious Indian feast!
April 6 (Wed) 6-8:30 p.m.
Register by March 30
Crestwood, 601 E. Water Well Road
Fee: $40
Kamila Dandu is a popular instructor for CLASS and has offered a variety of fun
and delicious culinary experiences. She has lived in and traveled to many different
countries, allowing her the opportunity to experiment and adapt to various culinary
styles. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and experiences.
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Stir It Up
Main Grains
Whole grains are filling and satisfying, provide many health benefits, and
are an economical way to add nutrient-dense foods to your meals. Best of all,
they taste delicious! But what does “whole grain” mean? What is
NEW!
the difference between quinoa, farro and bulgur, and how are they
prepared? Join Brigid and Paula for a new cooking class, focusing on grains
as the main ingredient in a variety of dishes from soups to salads and sweets.
You will learn how to prepare new easy and flavorful grain-based dishes that
you will want to add to your regular cooking repertory. After we prepare and
taste five different whole grain dishes, we will head next door to the Prairieland Market where you can see a wide variety of whole grains available for
purchase, if you desire. Recipes will be included for you to take home.
Session 1: April 4 (Mon) 6-8:30 p.m.
Register by March 28
Session 2: April 11 (Mon) 6-8:30 p.m.
Register by April 4
Friends of the River Foundation,
159 S. 4th Street
Fee: $30
Instructors Paula Fried and Brigid Hall are members of the weekly crew that
makes prepared food for Prairieland Market. They both love to cook and are excited
to share some of their favorite recipes with you.
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Have a Drink
Craft Brews
Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day by trying
out some new craft beer! Taste and
evaluate various styles Did you see?
Home Brewing
of beer from around
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the world: pale ales,
Belgian tripel and barley wine, just to
name a few. Learn about pale and dark
beer, and what role geography plays in
how it tastes. Dinner will be provided,
with Chad’s suggested food pairings.
Participants must be at least 21 years
of age.
March 17 (Th) 6-7:30 p.m.
Register by March 10
Crestwood, 601 E. Water Well Road
Fee: $40
Fine Wines from
Around the World
Certified sommelier Chad Bowman
will offer a unique wine tasting experience for those who would like to taste
smaller production, higher quality
wines from estates around the globe.
Wines from California, Oregon, Italy,
France and Spain will be included
in this entertaining and educational
course. Food pairings will be provided
to sample with each wine. Participants
must be at least 21 years of age.
May 19 (Th) 6-7:30 p.m.
Register by May 12
Crestwood, 601 E. Water Well Road
Fee: $50
Instructor Chad Bowman earned dual
degrees in entrepreneurship and marketing from Kansas State University, where
he has taught wine courses offered through
hospitality management and dietetics.
Chad works for LDF Distributors, a
wine and spirits distribution company
based in Wichita, with a focus on handmade, organic and sustainably farmed
wineries.
Take a Sip: Tea Basics
Whether you drink tea every day
or you’ve never brewed a cup, you’ll
learn something new at this
NEW!
unique hot tea tasting. Lauren will guide you through a tasting of
eight different tea varieties as she discusses the best way to brew each type,
different processing methods and the
interesting history of tea. Then, you
can peruse a large collection of loose
leaf tea at the shop. Prepare your palate for a relaxing morning of enjoying
the age-old practice of sipping tea!
April 23 (Sat) 10 a.m.-Noon
Register by April 15
The White Peacock, 124 S. Main,
Lindsborg
Fee: $15
Instructor Lauren von Klingraeff is
the owner of The White Peacock Coffee
and Tea Shop in Lindsborg. She has been
drinking tea since she was a little girl,
when her mom would make “bunny tea,”
Celestial Seasonings Sleepy Time (which
had a bunny on the box) cooled down
with milk and a bit of sugar. On average, Lauren enjoys about five cups of tea
each day, ranging from smoked Lapsang
Souchong to a bit of matcha powder
thrown into a smoothie.
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Take Care
Acupuncture Basics
Acupuncture is one of the oldest forms of natural healing. It is a
whole-body approach, used to improve
symptoms associated with migraines,
depression, allergies, weight loss,
anxiety and much more. If you have
ever wanted to learn more about acupuncture, bring your questions to this
one-time informative course. We will
discuss what acupuncture is and where
it originated, what a typical treatment
looks like and how long it lasts. Laura
will share the kinds of symptoms she
treats, and how acupuncture might be
helpful for you. Please note: we will
not be experiencing acupuncture at
this discussion-style course.
March 15 (Tue) 6-7:30 p.m.
Register by March 8
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $10
Instructor Laura Stegman is a Salinanative and graduated from the Colorado
School of Traditional Chinese Medicine
with a Masters of Science in acupuncture.
She is the acupuncturist at Chiropractic
Wellness Center in Salina and is passionate about holistic health.
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Caregiver as
Activity Director
Being the primary caregiver for a
loved one is difficult, especially when
planning meaningful activities. In this course, you will NEW!
learn about more than 1,000 activities,
including music, art, games and crafts,
that you can do at home and in the
community for a minimal cost. Most
of what we cover will be geared toward friends or family with dementia,
memory loss and Alzheimer’s, but will
be useful for anyone. Learn beneficial
techniques like reminiscing and intergenerational activities, as well as what’s
not beneficial. Lyla is offering the
same course at two different times, so
choose just one to attend.
Session 1: April 21 (Th) 2-4 p.m.
Register by April 14
Session 2: April 26 (Tue) 6:30-8:30
p.m.
Register by April 19
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $10
Instructor Lyla Arnold has an associate
degree in gerontology and has spent 25
years working in nursing homes, retirement centers and in-home health. Her
personal experience comes from caring for
her mother-in-law, who has Alzheimer’s.
Now retired, Lyla want to share her
knowledge and experience to help other
caregivers.
Take Care
Ergonomics at Home
Do you ever experience shoulder,
hip or knee pain while you’re working
around the house? Or have
NEW!
you ever felt like the way
you’re sleeping is causing aches and
pains? It is possible that the way you
move around your home is the cause of
your pain. In this course, we will discuss the proper way to sleep, sit, move
and work. You will learn how to safely
function in your home, including the
best sleeping position, how to properly
bend down to lift heavy objects, proper
posture while working at your computer, and simple exercises to stretch
and strengthen your body. Dr. Sam will
also share about spinal health and how
to prevent further injury and pain.
April 14 (Th) 6-7:30 p.m.
Register by April 7
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $10
Dr. Sam Harwood is a new chiropractor in Salina. He has training in biomechanics as well as ergonomics. He works
with people of all ages to evaluate how
they move and function. Dr. Sam believes
that injury prevention and good health
start at home.
Managing Stress
Understanding stress can help you
to manage its effects in your life. In
this course, Dr. Maria will
share about the three types NEW!
of stress she addresses as a chiropractor: physical, chemical and emotional.
Various stresses, including falls, car
accidents, poor posture, financial stress,
procrastination, poor diet, artificial
sweeteners, and living a fast-paced life,
can wreak havoc on your body. We
will discuss how you can address the
stresses in your life and what may happen if they go untreated. Bring your
questions to this informative session.
March 31 (Th) 6:30-8 p.m.
Register by March 24
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $10
Instructor Dr. Maria Rapp is one of
three chiropractors at the Chiropractic
Wellness Center in Salina. She has been
in practice for 23 years and has treated
thousands of patients with stress-related
conditions. As a wife, mom, business
owner, and doctor, she has experienced
stress first-hand and has researched ways
to manage it in order to stay healthy.
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Take Care
Essential Oils 101
Essential oils are natural, safe and
100% organic and have been used to help
people feel better faster, sleep better, improve their mood, lose weight and handle
the stresses of daily life. They can also
be used as chemical-free alternatives to
cleaning, health and beauty products. This
one-time course is a basic introduction
to living a more holistic lifestyle, including what essential oils are and how to use
them. Take away recipes for blending and
sources for obtaining oils. Your course fee
includes a free sample to use at home.
Session 1: March 12 (Sat) 10-11:30
a.m.
Register by March 4
Session 2: April 12 (Tue) 6-7:30 p.m.
Register by April 5
Session 3: May 21 (Sat) 10-11:30 a.m.
Register by May 13
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $10 per session
Essential Oils
Make and Take
If you’ve taken Essential Oils 101 with
Heather, this is your chance to expand
your knowledge. We will learn
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about the benefits of peppermint, lavender and lemon essential oils,
along with a blend of oils that includes
clove, cinnamon, wild orange, eucalyptus and rosemary. You will make three
take-home recipes: a spray bottle of hand
sanitizer that can also be safely used as a
throat spray, a roller bottle with a blend
that soothes sore muscles and helps ease
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lergy relief blend. Your course fee includes
all materials and recipes to take with you.
April 23 (Sat) 10-Noon
Register by April 15
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $30
Instructor Heather Bell is an essential
oils wellness advocate living in Salina and
enjoys sharing the many benefits of essential
oils. Heather believes oils have changed her
life in a positive way and hopes that she can
bring that positive change to others.
Meditation:
Quieting the Mind
Practitioners find that meditation
benefits your health, mind and spirit. The
goal is to quiet the mind and feel a sense
of peace, no matter what is happening
around you. In this beginner course, you
will learn about various practices, some
current teachings on meditation and
techniques to assist in meditation. You
will practice meditating for short intervals
and discuss your experiences. This meditation is not affiliated with any particular
religion or belief system.
March 10 (Th) 6:30-8 p.m.
Register by March 3
Prescott Room
Fee: $10
Instructor Thea Nietfeld is a member of The
Community Meditation Group in Salina.
The group has been together for more than
three years, meeting weekly for an hour
of reflective reading, sitting and walking
meditation, and conversation on individual
meditation practices. Thea is excited to present meditation approaches she values.
Take Care
Moving to Center
In this course, we will explore the
philosophy and science of moving prayer
and learn several movement
sequences to support physical, NEW!
mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. Learn about two forms of centering
practice - Sign Chi Do and Eurythmy which make use of intention, movement,
breath, expression and gesture as paths
to becoming quiet within. Sign Chi Do
was created by Dr. Anne Borik, Doctor
of Osteopathic Medicine, as a path for
healing and to deepen spiritual practice.
Eurythmy, created by Rudolph Steiner,
founder of Waldorf Education, is body
prayer which integrates thinking, feeling
and willing. Join Mindy in this one-time
course for your well-being.
April 21 (Th) 6-7:30 p.m.
Register by April 14
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $30
Nourishing Herbs
for Women’s Health
You have probably heard that many
herbs have medicinal components, but
this course will focus on herbs
NEW!
with nourishing properties.
Powerhouses of nourishment, energy
and health-promoting components,
nourishing herbs are used as foods in
the body to support wellbeing. Mindy
will weave together the philosophies
and traditions of three approaches to
health and healing —
­ Wise Woman,
Allopathic and Heroic — exploring the
role of plants for health. We will discuss
herbal lore, science and the practical uses
of several plants. We will also prepare
and sample simple herbal infusions and
discuss ways you can incorporate their
use into your self-care at home.
March 7 (Mon) 6-7:30 p.m.
Register by Feb. 29
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $30
Instructor Mindy Graham RN, HTP, FCN lives in the Flint Hills of Kansas and provides a variety of healing modalities through her private practice, Sparrow Song Healing
Arts. As a nurse with an integrative philosophy of health and healing, she works to empower others to manage their own well being through traditional and complementary care.
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Take Care
My Financial Future
Whether you’re saving up for the
newest iPhone or thinking about how
you’re going to pay for college, it’s
important to understand your finances.
My Financial Future is designed to
help young people develop the skills
you will need to successfully manage
your personal, and perhaps business,
finances. Over five weeks, we will focus
on earning income and career planning, setting goals and keeping track
of your money, working with banks
and credit unions, making your money
work for you, and understanding how
your spending history affects your
purchasing power.
April 4-May 2 (Mon) 6:30-8 p.m.
Register by March 28
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $10
Ages: 12-18
Instructor Stefany Kaniper is a Salinanative and has worked in the financial
field since the age of 18. She began her
career in banking and lending, and later
joined the insurance and investment
industries in 1999. Stefany is a Life
Underwriter Training Council Fellow,
Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Financial Consultant. She is a life
insurance and financial services agent,
and new family coordinator for the Gypsum Valley 4-H Club.
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Prescription Help
If you struggle to pay for medication, one of our very own reference
librarians wants to help you!
Depending on your unique NEW!
situation, there may be online resources available to help you. In this onetime course, you will learn how to find
coupons for brand-name medications
and how to find patient assistance programs online. Unique to this course, if
you are able to find what you need, the
library will help you print out coupons
or applications. We are offering the
same session on two different dates, so
please enroll in one or the other. This
course is free, though enrollment is
required. Space is limited, so register
early!
Session 1: March 14 (Mon) 6:308 p.m.
Register by March 7
Session 2: May 16 (Mon) 6:308 p.m.
Register by May 9
Technology Center Training Lab,
Salina Public Library
Fee: FREE
Instructor Barbara Mulvihill has been
an Information Services Librarian at
Salina Public Library for 14 years. She
holds a master’s degree in library science.
Barbara has an interest in the area of
consumer health information, as well as
history and genealogy. She has offered
a variety of classes in genealogy and
consumer health information during her
time at the library.
Take Care
Tune Into Your
Health: Oncology
and Hematology
Cancer affects so many of us, yet
there are not many opportunities to
ask questions or have a general discussion. This is your chance to hear from
professionals in our community and
ask any questions you have about cancer. During Session 1, Dr. Larry Beck
will discuss survivorship for you and
your family during and following your
cancer battle. In Session 2, Dr. Peeran
Sandhu will share about healthy choices which can help to prevent cancer,
including diet, exercise and screenings.
Please bring your questions for the
experts, and register for one or both
unique sessions. There is no fee for this
course, though registration is required
to ensure that we have enough materials for everyone.
Session 1: Cancer Survivorship
Tool Kit
NEW!
March 1 (Tue) 6-7 p.m.
Register by Feb. 23
Session 2: Healthy Choices for
Cancer Prevention
NEW!
May 5 (Th) 6-7 p.m.
Register by April 28
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: FREE
Instructors are Dr. Larry Beck and Dr.
Peeran Sandhu, both from the Tammy
Walker Cancer Center in Salina. They are
passionate about education and sharing
the latest in cancer treatment.
Self-Defense for Kids
Self-defense is about survival techniques and this course, designed for kids
and their parents, is about learning to
avoid and escape dangerous situations.
In Part 1, you will learn how to avoid
dangerous situations, diffuse aggressive
action and respond to those situations
which cannot be avoided or diffused. You
will learn basic skills in striking and joint
controls. Bullying will be discussed. Part
2 will focus on scenario-based applications of the skills taught in Part 1 and be
based on the concerns of those in class.
Sign up for one or both parts together.
You may only enroll in Part 2 if you
have previously taken Part 1 with Robin.
There are no particular skills or abilities
required, though we will stand and sit on
the floor to practice.
Part 1: May 14 (Sat) 1-3 p.m.
Register by May 6
Part 2: May 21 (Sat) 1-3 p.m.
Register by May 13
Shinzenkan Dojo, 203 W. Ash
Fee: $5 per part
Age: 6-12 with a parent
Instructor Robin Hamerdinger has been
studying martial arts all of her adult life.
She has trained in a number of systems
and currently trains and teaches a style of
Japanese Jujutsu that is usable by everyone
and extremely well-suited to smaller adults,
women, teens and older adults.
Instructor Dora Diebel is a native of south
Texas and has been studying martial arts
for more than 20 years. She has trained in
many different styles, and currently teaches
and trains in Shingo-ha Yoshukai Karate,
Japanese jujutsu and Japanese sword.
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Get Moving
Chair Yoga
Are you looking for lower-impact yoga? In this weekly course, Melanie Back
will teach you how you can breathe properly, stretch, strengthen and twist, all
while seated. Not just for seniors, these yoga moves can also be used to relax and
rejuvenate during the busy work day.
Session 1: March 2-April 6 (Wed)
12:15-12:45 p.m.
Register by Feb. 24
Session 2: April 20-May 25 (Wed)
12:15-12:45 p.m.
Register by April 13
Community Learning Center, 308 W. Elm
Fee: $25 per session
Evening Yoga
Balance and center yourself with an evening yoga asana class. Build a strong
foundation in body awareness and alignment by allowing yourself to explore
your own personal experience of yoga through inner focus and surrender. Creative hatha and vinyasa make this course great for beginning to intermediate
levels. If needed, most poses can be modified to make your yoga practice rewarding. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat.
Mondays:
Session 1: Feb. 29-April 4, 5:30-6:30
p.m.
Register by Feb. 22
Session 2: April 11-May 23, 5:306:30 p.m. (No class May 16)
Register by April 4
Webster Conference Center,
2601 N. Ohio
Fee: $35 per session
Wednesdays:
Session 1: March 2-April 6, 5:306:30 p.m.
Register by Feb. 24
Session 2: April 20-May 25, 5:306:30 p.m.
Register by April 13
Prescott Room,
Salina Public Library
Fee: $35 per session
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Night Owl Yoga
Session 1: March 2-April 6 (Wed)
7-8 p.m.
Register by Feb. 24
Session 2: April 20-May 25 (Wed)
7-8 p.m.
Register by April 13
Prescott Room,
Salina Public Library
Fee: $35 per session
Instructor Melanie Back began her
study of yoga through the CLASS program and is now one of our most beloved
CLASS instructors. She is a certified 200
hour Registered Yoga Teacher through
Yoga Alliance. She received her certification at the Shambhava School of Yoga in
Rollinsville, Colo.
Get Moving
Introduction to Karate
In this course, you will learn the
basics of striking, with both hands and
feet, blocking, and footwork techniques. You will also be introduced to
the basic kata (forms) of Shingo-ha
Yoshukai Karate, which is not focused
on sport, but rather on self-defense.
No base skill, knowledge or fitness
is required. Please wear comfortable,
loose-fitting clothes.
Feb. 25-March 17 (Th) 7:308:30 p.m.
Register by Feb.18
Shinzenkan Dojo, 203 W. Ash
Fee: $20
Instructor Robin Hamerdinger has
been studying martial arts all of her
adult life. She has trained in a number of
systems and currently trains and teaches
a style of Japanese Jujutsu that is usable
by everyone and extremely well-suited to
smaller adults, women, teens and older
adults. Robin enjoys sharing martial arts
with as many people as possible.
Instructor Dora Diebel is a native
of south Texas and has been studying
martial arts for more than 20 years. She
has trained in many different styles, and
currently teaches and trains in Shingo-ha
Yoshukai Karate, Shingo Ryu Bujutsukai Aikijutsu, and Shoshin-ha Itto Ryu
Kenjutsu.
Social Dances
for Beginners
Wedding season is right around
the corner! Brush up on some of your
dance moves and learn the
most popular social and line NEW!
dances for wedding receptions and parties. Learn some favorites, step-by-step,
including the Electric Slide, Cha Cha
Slide, Wobble, Copperhead Road and
Cupid Shuffle. We’ll even learn how to
Nae Nae! Whether you want to know
what’s hip or you’ve never had the confidence to get out on the floor, come party
and by the time we’re done, you’ll be
ready to go! Dress comfortably and wear
supportive tennis shoes.
May 28 (Sat) 10 a.m.-Noon
Register by May 20
Community Learning Center,
308 W. Elm
Fee: $10
Instructors Megan Robl and Morgan
Davis have danced together formally for
almost 10 years. Megan studied at The
Dance Academy in Salina and completed
the dance minor at Kansas State University, where she was a member of the
K-State Tap Ensemble and performed in
numerous dance concerts. Morgan studied
under Peggy Simms before dancing at KState and has performed with Iron Street
Dance Company. Together, they led the
dance program at Manhattan Parks and
Recreation and founded Barrier-Free
Dance for adults with special needs. Both
instructors enjoy teaching students who
are new to dance and believe that everyone can dance.
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Get Moving
Zumba® Gold
This easy-to-follow program lets you
get moving at your own speed. Zumba®
Gold is a fitness program designed to
take exciting Latin and international
dance rhythms created in the original
Zumba® and bring them to the active
older adult, beginners or those not used
to exercising. Created to emphasize the
basics, Zumba® Gold is guaranteed to
provide you with a safe and effective
total body workout.
Session 1: March 2-April 8 (Wed &
Fri) 10-10:45 a.m.
Register by Feb. 24
Session 2: April 20-May 27 (Wed &
Fri) 10-10:45 a.m.
Register by April 13
Community Learning Center, 308 W.
Elm
Fee: $40 per session
Instructor Angelina Lawrence has been
a certified Zumba® Instructor since 2010.
She has always loved dance, and joining
the YMCA in 2006 is what introduced her
to Zumba®. She is now certified in Zumba
Toning, Zumba Gold and Aqua Zumba.
Angelina loves helping people improve their
health through this exciting dance style.
Tai Chi for Arthritis
Tai chi is considered a moving meditation and gentle exercise, which originated
in China. It is comprised of slow movement and deep breathing. In addition to
increasing flexibility, muscular strength
and fitness, this session will include
forms that are specific to health concerns you may have, like lower back pain,
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insomnia and high blood pressure. Please
join in, whether you have arthritis or are
simply looking for lower impact exercise.
April 5-May 24 (Tue) 4-5 p.m.
Register by March 29
Prescott Room,
Salina Public Library
Fee: $40
Tai Chi for Health
Enhance your health, healing and
relaxation in this slow and gentle
once-weekly class. Tai chi chuan is a
2,000-year-old form of exercise. Studies
of people who practice tai chi indicate
that it reduces blood pressure and episodes of anxiety and depression, boosts
the immune system, builds bone mass
and improves chronic pain, mobility,
balance and coordination. It also can be
used as a spiritual discipline or moving
meditation. Because it is not aerobic, it
is an excellent class for older adults or
those with health challenges, though
everyone can benefit from tai chi. You
will need to get down on the floor for
some stretches during this class. Please
wear loose, comfortable clothing and
flat-soled shoes.
April 5-May 24 (Tue) 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Register by March 29
Prescott Room,
Salina Public Library
Fee: $40
Instructor Leslie Hargis first took a tai
chi class in 2000 and has been studying the
forms with a variety of teachers and masters
since then. She has focused on Qigong forms
and is certified in tai chi for arthritis. Leslie’s
educational background is in teaching and
she enjoys sharing her passion for this art.
About Us
3 Easy Ways
to Register!
Online: www.salina.coursestorm.com
Fast, easy, secure! Online registration
will begin at 9 a.m. Feb. 16 Use your
credit or debit card to register and
reserve your spot. You will receive
an email confirmation for each
registration. Your payment guarantees
your registration.
In House: 308 W. Elm
Bring your completed registration
form (Page 39) and payment to the
Community Learning Center (north
of the library) from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Monday-Friday beginning Feb. 16.
Make checks payable to Salina Public
Library. Your payment guarantees your
registration.
Dropbox: 308 W. Elm
You may leave your registration
and payment in our secure drop box,
beginning Feb. 16, located on the
front of the building, and we will
process registrations every morning.
Make checks payable to Salina Public
Library. Your payment guarantees your
registration.
Advisory Board
Interested in serving on our CLASS
Advisory Board? Contact Morgan for
more information.
Satisfaction
guaranteed
If you are dissatisfied for any reason
with a course you have attended, we
will gladly offer you a CLASS gift
certificate for the cost of the course.
Refunds are not issued for nonattendance.
A 100 percent refund will be issued
if you cancel your enrollment in a
course one week before the course
begins or if the course is cancelled by
the library. Refunds may require up to
10 days to process.
If a course is cancelled due to
inclement weather, every effort will be
made to reschedule the course.
Want to know more
about CLASS?
Thank you for your support of this
program! If you want to learn more
about CLASS and Salina Public
Library, please visit us online at
www.salinapubliclibrary.org/class.
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Morgan Davis
Community Learning Coordinator
(785) 825-4624, ext. 218
[email protected]
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New in Spring 2016!
Dino Day, Page 4
Kayaking: Get Started, Page 5
Beginner Birding, Page 6
Rainscaping, Page 7
Poperty Appraisal and the
Hearing Process, Page 9
Cow Pasture Politics and the
Raoring Twenties, Page 11
Writing Your Memoirs, Page 12
Quilt Stabilization, Page 14
Home Networking Basics, Page 15
Intro to Henna: Mehndi, Page 17
Learn to Play the “Strumstrick,”
Page 18
English Paper Piecing for
Beginners, Page 23
Pop-Up Card in a Box, Page 24
My Indian Kitchen, Page 25
More inside!