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ARTS, HOBBIES & CRAFTS
Beginning Vegetable Gardening
This class is for beginning gardeners and those wishing to learn more
about vegetable gardening. Join the wave of urban homesteading by
learning the basics of setting up and growing your Fall vegetable garden,
with an emphasis on raised bed gardening and growing organic. Topics
covered will be site location, soil preparation, seed and plant selection,
propagation, soils, fertilizers and mulch, pest control, general plant care,
harvest and more. Participants will construct a small 2’x2’ raised redwood
gardening bed to use in their own garden! Please dress comfortably as we
will be doing hands on projects.
Elaine Valladao
Sat, October 8 - October 15, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Merced College, PS-1, $45 per person + $15 materials fee (paid to instructor)
Ceramics Open Lab
Explore the tactile qualities of clay and create your own ceramics through
hands-on instruction in a relaxed atmosphere. This open lab will provide
one-on-one instruction for beginners to advanced artists. Focusing on
pottery as a form of visual art, the class will cover a number of topics and
techniques, from basic wheel thrown pottery to hand built pottery to raku.
Your creative ceramic pieces will then be glazed and fired for you to enjoy
at home or give as a gift.
Mondays: Bill Gossett
Mon, August 15 – October 10 (No class 9/5/16 ) OR
Mon, October 17 – December 5
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursdays: Kerry Brooke
Thurs, August 18 – October 6 OR
Thur, October 13 – December 8 (No class 11/24/16)
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Merced College, ART-5, $70 per person + $10 materials fee + $10 for first bag of
clay $10 discount when you register for two sessions at the same time
For final pick up date will be 12/15/16 for Session 2 from 7:30am and 4:30pm with Ira
Jones.
Crazy for Cupcakes
Cupcakes are everywhere! Different flavors, styles, designs, and shapes!
Participants will learn to decorate an assortment of eye-catching cupcakes
using both buttercream icing and fondant. The best part is you can take
them home to share with family and friends!
Kaitlyn & Debbie Harden
Sat, September 24, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Merced College, VOC-142, $40 per person, plus $15 materials fee (paid to
the instructor for the cupcakes, buttercream icing, and fondant)
MATERIALS: Please bring 10-12 plain cupcakes to class.
Merced Shakespearefest
Community Theatre Production
This class is for community members who would like to participate in
Merced Shakespearefest’s production of Troilus and Cressida by William
Shakespeare, co-produced by Merced Shakespearefest and the Merced
College Theatre Department. Participants will receive instruction as
actors, stage managers, and/or technicians. The class will culminate in
public performances for a paid audience in January 2017. Participation is
determined by Director audition or interview.
Directors: Traci Sprague & Heike Hambly
Open Auditions: Sat, October 22, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Session 1: Mon - Wed, November 28 - November 30, 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Session 2: Mon - Fri, January 3- January 20, 2017 (no class on 1/16/17),
6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Performance Dates: Fri & Sat, January 20, 21, 27, 28, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
Sun, January 22 & 29, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
Merced College, Theater & Thtr-13, $30 per person
Play Production Class (Mariposa)
Come learn all the aspects of play production! The production this fall will
be Joseph Kesselring’s famous play Arsenic and Old Lace. Fred Friedland,
Professor Emeritus from Merced College, will be the play director and
class instructor. Actors and backstage people are needed. Please note that
auditions will be held July 18, 19, 20 at 7:00pm at the Mariposa County Park
Amphitheater on stage. Actors will receive their scripts when they are cast
and will have the month of August 2016 to memorize their lines prior to
starting rehearsals.
Fred Friedland
Open Auditions: July 18, 19, and 20, 7:00 p.m.
Mon-Thurs, September 6 - October 6, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Mariposa Park Amphitheatre, $60 per person + $9 materials fee
Performance Dates: Fri & Sat, October 7, 8, 14, 15, 2016 at 7:00pm &
Sun, October 16, 2016 at 2:00pm
Register Today! (209) 384-6224
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DANCE
Dancing for Birth (and Post-Partum)
Come have fun and learn how expectant moms can move to music before,
during, and after the birthing process, using specific dance movements to help
get more comfortable during pregnancy, encourage babies into an optimal
position for birth, and promote healing in the post-partum period. So tie a
scarf around your hips, and spend an hour of fun bonding with your baby,
as we dance and talk about birthing. Post-partum moms and newborns are
welcome! Sign-up anytime during your pregnancy.
Check it out at www.dancingforbirth.com.
Vangee Guettinger, RN, Certified Dancing For Birth Instructor
Mon, July 11 – August 1 OR August 8 – August 29 OR September 12 – October
3 OR October 10 – October 31 OR November 7 – November 28
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Merced College, GYM-4, $20 per person
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Flamenco
Flamenco is fiery, feisty and full of passion. Come get equipped with the
moves, rhythms, and steps of this iconic dance style. No experience required,
beginners are welcome as well as male and female students are encouraged to
participate in this beautiful partnership expressed through dance. This is your
chance to take to the floor and let impulse and instinct take hold. Let’s have
some fun!
Carmela Hill
Wed, August 24 – September 28 OR October 5 – November 9
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Merced College, GYM-4, $40 per person
HEALTH, FITNESS &
RECREATION (cont.)
Lap Swim
Swimming is one of the best forms of exercise. Enjoy open lap swim at the
Merced College Pool throughout the Spring term at any of the three time slots.
Please note that on occasion, Lap Swim is cancelled due to other events being
held at the Merced College Pool or weather conditions. In the event of such
cancellations, Community Services strives to provide adequate notice to all
participants so that arrangements can be made to swim during other open
time slots throughout the week.
Mon, Wed, & Thurs July 6- July 28 AND Mon, Wed, Fri, August 1 - August 31 OR
Mon, Wed, & Fri, September 2 - October 31 (No class 9/5/16) OR
November 2- December 23 (No class 11/11/16 & 11/25/16)
5:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Merced College, Pool, $40 per person
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, come learn more about
the basics of yoga.
Tracy Decker
Tue & Thurs, August 16 – October 6 OR
October 11 – December 6 (No class 11/24/16 )
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Merced College, GYM-4, $55 per person $10 discount for past participants
KID’S CORNER
Western Line Dance
No need for a partner in this active, fun-filled class where you can meet new
friends while learning the latest western line dances along with the oldies but
goodies.
Deborah Wohltman
Fri, August 19 – September 23 OR September 30 – November 4
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Merced College, GYM-4, $35 per person
Also see HEALTH, FITNESS & RECREATION
Golf For All Ages accommodates youth age 6 & up.
Lap Swim accommodates youth age 16 & up.
Western Partner Dance
Don’t dress up - just come, socialize and have fun while learning to dance! In
this lively and interactive class, you’ll learn the basic steps to dances such as the
Two Step, Ten Step, Cotton Eye Joe, Schottische, and the well-known Swing.
Deborah Wohltman
Fri, August 19 – September 23 OR September 30 – November 4
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Merced College, GYM-4, $35 per person
World Dance
Learn easy folk dances from around the world. No experience or partners
required. Dances are mostly line and circle patterns. All ages are welcome;
children must be accompanied by an adult. Come meet new folks, stimulate
your minds and toes alike, and get some good low aerobic exercise while
relieving stress and dancing to music from a variety of cultures worldwide-Europe, Greece, the Middle East, and beyond. You will gain an appreciation
for how other folks come together traditionally to celebrate and have a lot of
fun too!
Erica Zweig
Wed, August 17 – September 21 OR September 28 – November 2 OR
November 9 – December 21 (No class on 11/23/16)
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Merced College, GYM-4, $40 per person
HEALTH, FITNESS &
RECREATION
Aikido
Understand the fundamentals of emotional and physical conflict by
implementing basic Aikido techniques including basic body movement,
synthesis of breathing, and physical and mental applications. Students will
gain an overall understanding of the philosophy of Aikido and how it relates
to both self-defense and conflict resolution. Sensei’s Ron Duran and Brandon
Wolff-Hunnicutt each hold black belt ranks with over a decade of Aikido
practice in this beautiful Japanese martial-art.
Ron Duran & Brandon Wolff-Hunnicutt
Tue & Thurs, July 5 – August 25 OR August 30 – October 20 OR October 25 –
December 15 (No class on 11/24/16), 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Merced College, GYM-4, $65 per person $10 discount for past participants
Badminton
Learn to play badminton and understand the basic rules that apply to the
game. Come have fun, all levels are welcome!
Ernest “Moochie” Terry, Jim Xu, Mina Xu, & Rockie Xiong
Mon & Wed, July 11 - July 27 AND Wed & Fri August 3 - August 12
7:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.*
Wed & Fri, August 17 – September 16 OR September 21 – October 21 OR
October 26 – December 2 (No class on 11/11/16 & 11/25/16)
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.*
Merced College, GYM, $40 per person, save $5 per session when you register for 2 or
more sessions at the same time)
* All dates and times are dependent upon availability of this facility. First preference is given to
Merced College credit classes and sports teams, so occasional adjustment may be made to the year
round schedule.
Fitness Lab Membership
Want a gym membership without the application fee and yearly contract? Join
the Merced College Fitness Lab with membership available for a one month
period.
Roger Imbrogno & Colleen Garris
Mon - Thurs, July 5 – July 28 OR
Mon - Fri, August 1 – August 31 OR September 1 – September 30 (No class on
9/5/16) OR October 3 – October 31 OR November 1 – November 30 (No class
on 11/11/16, 11/24/16, & 11/25/16) OR December 1 – December 23
5:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Merced College, GYM-5, $25 per session
Save $5 per session when you register for 2 or more sessions at the same time
Golf For All Ages
Bogie, par, fore! Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, your
game will improve. This golf lesson course will cover full swing, short
game, basic rules, and general golf etiquette. Gary Olson played on the
PGA tour for 10 years, participated in 11 national championships as well
as 2 major championships, and has been teaching golf for 49 years. Bring
your own clubs or borrow one of ours.
Gary Olson
Sat, September 10 – October 1, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Rancho Del Rey Golf Course (5250 Green Sands Ave. in Atwater)
$55 Per person + range fees (approximately $32 for the session)
Jr. Blue Devil Water Polo
(SplashballTM – Ages 5-9)
Splashball is a 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 protected].
Scott McCall
Tue & Thurs, September 6 – October 27, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Merced College, Pool, $80 per person
TM
Jr. Blue Devil Beginning Water Polo
(Age 14 & Under)
This class is for students who are ready to move to the next level beyond
SplashballTM and for students who are ages 10-14 who have never played
water polo. Students will transition from using the noodle, increase to 25
yards of playing space, and the ball is bigger. The class will cover basic
fundamentals and prepare students for advanced water polo and playing
with the year round club team.
Nick Fazzari
Tue & Thurs, September 6 – October 27, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Merced College, Pool, $80 per person
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Beginning Sign Language
In this class you will have fun learning the basics of American Sign
Language. Learn how to communicate with others without even saying
a word! Students will learn through playing games, signing songs, and
telling stories in this fun and interactive class.
La Rhonda Batson
Tue, October 4 - October 25
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Merced College, Business Resource Center (630 W. 19th Street), Room 121
$60 per person
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Business Blogging Basics
Learn the basics about how to blog as well as why it is important for
content marketing and website development in businesses today. Includes
structure of posts, topic development, how to market your blog, and more.
Chris Carroll
Fri, November 18, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Merced College, Business Resource Center (630 W. 19th Street), Room 215,
$55 per person
Flying and Photographing with a
RC Quadcopter
Flying a remote controlled quadcopter and taking images can be quite
a challenge. This class is designed to get your RC Quadcopter off the
ground and start taking aerial photos. You will learn safety regulation
and precautions, basic flying techniques and skills, and start taking images
from the air that can be edited and shared.
Friedhelm Golz
Sat, December 3 - December 10, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Merced College, ART-8 and Front Lawn, $55 per person
Personalized One-on-One
Video Conference Class
Fun one-on-one, video chat class to get started in Professional Voice Acting,
covering some of the many details of the industry. Receive professional
voice evaluation. This class is taught by a professional voice actor from the
voice acting training company, Voices For All. Class length is 90 minutes.
For more information visit: http://www.voiceforall.com/ooo
Each class consists of a 90-minute 1-on-1 session with a professional voice actor
Ongoing enrollment (new sessions starting weekly), $49 per person
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES
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Photography Unplugged - Theory and Praxis of
Creating Great Images
Does your business depend on food safety? Learn about the most recent
FDA codes and food safety procedures in this 2-day class. Participants
must register at www.servsafe.com to receive a login ID and password
prior to the first day of class. A seat for the online exam must be purchased
for $36.
Proctored exam will take place on 2nd day of class from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
LaVon Cronk
Thur, July 14 - July 21 OR September 15 - September 22
Merced College, Business Resource Center (630 W. 19th Street), Rm 121
$179 per person
This class is designed to challenge and enhance the photography and
composition skills of each photographer. Together we will study famous
images as well as the photographic and design principles that were used
to create them. Then we will start to photograph and create great images.
It is neither necessary to own a high priced camera, nor have extensive
photoshop skills for this class. It is more important to be open and willing
to experiment and have a lot of fun!
Friedhelm Golz
Thurs, August 18 – September 1, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Merced College, ART-8, $95 per person
Web Development & Online Marketing for
Businesses
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Develop an online marketing strategy to increase visibility for your business
by learning to use tools such as blogging, social media marketing, mobile
marketing tools, pay per click, link building, and website development
through search engine optimization.
Chris Carroll
Tues, September 13 - September 27, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Merced College, Business Resource Center (630 W. 19th Street), Room 215
$145 per person
ServSafe Workshop
Sexual Harassment - AB 1825 & AB 2053
This workshop meets the AB 1825 and AB 2053 requirement for managers
and superviors. Workshop topics include: learning what constitutes
workplace harassment and offensive behavior that could be considered
sexual harassment; the types of harassment likely to occur in the workplace;
understanding your responsibilities as a manager/supervisor; how to take
appropriate action against sexual harassment; knowledge of the laws, rules
and regulations on sexual harassment and abusive conduct; conducting
timely and appropriate investigations; ending harassment through
disciplinary and remedial measures; and workplace bullying.
Elaine Craig
Tue, October 25, 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Merced College, Business Resource Center (630 W. 19th Street), Rm 122
$40 per person
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES
B.A.R. Smog Update UT 022
The purpose of this Bureau of Automotive Repair’s (BAR) training class is
to update technicians on new automotive technology and emission testing
procedures that affect California’s Smog Check vehicle inspection program,
particularly using DSO’s to diagnose sensor and actuator problems.
Michael Chicconi
Sat & Sun, October 8 - October 9, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Merced College, Business Resource Center (630 W. 19th Street), Rm 120
$225 per person + $20 Material Fee
Social Media Planning for Your Business
In this hands-on Office 2013 training, you will learn to transition from
Microsoft 2007/2010 as you explore a variety of enhancements, from
Word’s ability to edit PDF files to the new Flash Fill functionality in
Excel that dramatically increases the speed at which you can add data to
a spreadsheet. During this 3-day workshop series, you’ll discover how
the cloud has been deeply integrated into your Office experience and how
collaborating with colleagues has never been easier.
Ahmad Ahmadi
Fri, September 9 - September 23, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Merced College, Business Resource Center (630 W. 19th Street), Rm 216
$145 per person
Come learn the following SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS: Facebook, Twitter,
LinkedIn, YouTube, Google+ and Blogging with Wordpress. Create,
maintain, promote and integrate Facebook Business Pages, Twitter Profiles,
LinkedIn Profiles and Company Pages, Google+ Pages. Keep your content
on your own site by learning to blog with Wordpress. SOCIAL MEDIA
THE SMART WAY: It is essential to communicate appropriately, safely
and effectively on social media platforms - learn best practices, ethics, and
privacy issues for being social on social platforms. STRATEGY: Be effective
with your social media and maximize your social media campaigns. Learn
how to plan a social media strategy that meets your business goals, can be
measured, and can be adapted!
Toni Pirtle
Fri, August 19 - September 2, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Merced College, Business Resource Center (630 W. 19th Street), Rm 215
$145 per person
Intermediate & Advanced
Microsoft Access 2013
SAFETY & TRAINING
Microsoft Office 2013
Take your data management to the next level! This class is for the
intermediate to advanced database user. It will show you how to utilize the
full power of Microsoft Access 2013. In this 3-day workshop series, you
will learn how to use Access to create and customize tables. You will have
the opportunity to make your database more user-friendly with smart lists
and other sophisticated controls. You will also receive tips and techniques
for optimizing your database. Finally, you will put the finishing touches
on your database as you build a navigation form to make it easy for your
users to find what they need.
Ahmad Ahmadi
Fri, September 30 - October 14, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Merced College, Business Resource Center (630 W. 19th Street), Rm 216
$145 per person
Traffic School
This DMV approved course meets the requirements for those allowed by
the court to attend traffic school. Successful completion of this class could
void the citation from your record and protect your insurance.
Sat, August 13 OR September 10 OR October 8 OR November 5 OR
December 10, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (you must arrive 15 minutes early)
Merced College, Business Resource Center (630 W. 19th Street), Rm 121
$45 per person
Online Learning
Intermediate & Advanced
Microsoft Excel 2013
Master intermediate to advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2013,
including charting and PivotTables. During this 3-day workshop series,
you will discover how powerful Microsoft Excel is and how it can boost
your productivity. In this practical, hands-on class, you’ll learn how to
create informative and eye-catching charts, as well as how to harness the
power of Excel 2013’s filtering techniques.
Ahmad Ahmadi
Fri, October 21 - November 4, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Merced College, Business Resource Center (630 W. 19th Street), Rm 216
$145 per person
Notary Public in One Day
New Applicants
Start your own business, provide customer service, and earn additional
income. In this one-day intensive seminar you will cover new legislation,
learn how to pass the exam, 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 2X2 passport size
color photo, and a check or money order payable to the Secretary of State
for $40.
Renewal
The 5-hour renewing Notary class takes place during the second half of
the regular seminar (above). You must arrive at 12:30 to register. Class
will begin at 12:45. Important: Renewing Notaries must be currently
commissioned to be eligible for the 3-hour renewal class. Bring to class
a proper ID (license or state issued ID), two #2 pencils, a 2X2 passport size
color photo, and a check or money order payable to the Secretary of State
for $40.
Sat, August 13
New Applicants, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
$99 per person + $30 material fee (paid to Notary Public Seminars, Inc.)
Renewal, 12:30p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
$50 per person + $30 material fee (paid to Notary Public Seminars, Inc.)
Visit our website or contact our office for a list of Fall classes offered
online. Online learning offerings are provided in partnership with
instructors from Ed2Go, World Education, ProTrain, and
UGotClass. These classes and programs are not for credit and are
not part of Merced College’s accredited courses and programs. Most
of the programs prepare you to take national accredidation exams.
Contact Community Services with any questions you may have, or to
receive your copy of the full list of offerings.
Bookkeeping
Medical Terminology
Medical Coding
Graphic Design
Website Design
Comp TIA
Paralegal
Java Specialist
Video Game Design & Development
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COLLETTE TOURS
BUS TRIPS
Merced College will provide a FREE COLLETTE slideshow
presentation at the Business Resource Center
(630 W. 19th Street Merced, CA 95340)
on the following dates:
Tuesday, August 16, 2016 from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 19, 2016 from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Spotlight on New York City Holiday
-Book by July 5, 2016 and
SAVE $100 per person!
October: SF Giants vs. LA Dodgers
Come out to this special weekend game as the SF Giants take on the
LA Dodgers! AT&T Park is located right on the San Francisco Bay with
spectacular views of the city. Seating is located on the third base side in
section VR332, now 14-17. We’ll arrive as the gates open with plenty of
time to find your seat, grab a bite to eat, watch batting practice, and visit
the gift shop. Don’t wait to get your tickets - this trip sells out early!
saturday, October 1st from 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.*
$115 per person includes GAME TICKET, transportation &
refreshments
* Time is subject to change due to AT&T Park schedule of the game.
HIGHLIGHTS…Greenwich Village • Wall Street • Christmas
Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall • Statue of Liberty
• Broadway Show
December 5 - 9, 2016 (5 days)
DOUBLE - $3,049; SINGLE - $4,149; TRIPLE - $3,019
Portugal & Its Islands
-Book by Spetmber 12, 2016 and
SAVE $200 per person!
December: Christmas Shopping
at Union Square
Join us on our traditional holiday trip to Union Square! Enjoy the festive
displays, decorations, shop ‘til you drop, and explore the city. We will
provide a hospitality suite at the St. Francis. This trip sells out early so
book your registration soon!
HIGHLIGHTS…Lison • Portuguese Rivera • St. Michael Island-Azores
• Ponta Delgada • Sete Cidades • Plantation Visits • Furnas Valley •
Cooking Demonstrations • Madeira Island • Monte • Botanical Garden of
Madeira • Camara de Lobos • Cabo Girao • Espetada Dinner/Show
March 10-22, 2017 (13 days)
DOUBLE - $4,249; SINGLE - $4,899; TRIPLE - $4,219
FRIday, DECEMBER 2nd from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
$99 per person includes transportation & refreshments
Mackinac Island
-Book by October 28, 2016 and
SAVE $100 per person!
HIGHLIGHTS…Greenfield Village & Henry Ford Museum • Edsel and
Eleanor Ford House • Mackinac Island • The Grand Hotel• Chicago •
Millenium Park
April 29- May 6, 2017 (8 days)
DOUBLE - $2,849; SINGLE - $3,649; TRIPLE - $2,819
Shades of Ireland*
HIGHLIGHTS…Dublin • Kilkenny • Waterford • Blarney Stone•
Kingscourt • Limerick
August, 2017 (10 days)
Colors of New England*
HIGHLIGHTS…Bootbay Harbor • North Conway • Stowe • Boston
October, 2017 (8 days)
Southern Charm*
HIGHLIGHTS…Charleston • Savannah • Jekyll Island • Jacksonville
December, 2017 (6 days)
Reflections of Italy*
HIGHLIGHTS…Milan • Venice • Murano Island • Florance • Siena
Perugia • Rome
May, 2018 (10 days)
*These trips are subject to change as specific dates are still to be
arranged with collette.
• 4 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER!
Any time, from anywhere, go to www.mercedcommunityservices.com. Easy and secure.
• (209) 384-6224 to register using Debit/Credit (Visa/Mastercard only) or fax registration to (209) 386-6793.
**$3 processing fee will apply to all phone registrations.**
• Come to the Business Resource Center at 630 W. 19th Street in Merced (M St./19th St.) Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. to register using Debit/Credit (Visa/Mastercard only) or cash.
**$3 processing fee will apply to all in person registrations.**
• We will bill firms and agencies for your class fee. Bring a purchase order payable to: Merced College to the Business Resource Center at least one week prior to the start of your class.
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Refund Policy for Classes & Trips
Community Services realizes that extenuating circumstances do arise. However, Community Services does not receive any state or federal
funding in order to operate. We are a fee-supported entity of the college. Your enrollments pay for the cost of the program and the office support.
In many cases we are unable to recoup the costs incurred if you drop a class or trip after the drop date. In regard to this, we have established the
following policies:
Class Refund Policy
If you need to cancel an enrollment, please contact our office at least 7 days before the start date. You will be charged a $10 cancellation fee per
person, per offering, except in cases where our office is responsible for the changes. If you need to cancel 7 days or less before the start date, you
may write a letter of request to our Director, Becky Barabé, and these requests will be reviewed for a potential full or partial refund, based on
your particular circumstance. Once an offering begins, we will not refund any portion of the fee. If you paid by cash, the refund will be by check
and will arrive by mail. If you paid by credit card, the refund will be processed as a credit back to the same card that was used. Refunds take
approximately 4-6 weeks to process.
School Initiated Cancellation – Community Services reserves the right to cancel any class. Full refunds are automatically granted if a class is
cancelled by our office. Occasionally there may be adjustments to the schedule for a class due to college facilities usage. We will notify participants
of any of these changes as quickly as possible. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Trip Refund Policy
If you need to cancel your bus trip, we need to have at least 30 days notice before the departure date to receive a refund. You will be charged a $10
cancellation fee per person, per trip, except in cases where our office is responsible for the changes. If you cancel the trip after the 30 day deadline,
refunds will not be given unless there is a replacement for you on the trip.
School Initiated Trip Cancellation – Community Services reserves the right to cancel any bus trip, for any reason. Full refunds are automatically
granted if a bus trip is cancelled by our office.
Once the class begins or trip was taken – NO REFUNDS will be issued!
If you have a disability and require special accommodations, please notify our office at least two weeks in advance of the class/trip start date so
that we can make the appropriate arrangements to accommodate your request.
**$3 processing fee will apply to all phone and in person registrations.**