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Learning Never Ends
One-evening
Mini-Courses for Adults
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Wauwatosa
West High School
Only
$10.00 for 2 mini-courses!!!
Select two
mini-coursers and two alternatives. Register early; all mini-courses
will be filled on a first-registered, first-served basis.
Register
with a friend and have twice the fun!
To register, complete the
Registration Form, indicating 2 mini-course preferences AND 2
alternatives. Submit Registration Form and payment ($10.00 per person
for the evening) to the Wauwatosa Recreation Department, 11324 West Center
Street, Wauwatosa, WI 53222.
Download a
Registration Form. Make
checks payable to: Wauwatosa Recreation Department
You may FAX (414) 773-2920, using
MasterCard or VISA information.
Confirmations will not be sent in
advance. Your mini-course schedule will be available at
Check-In (begins at 6:15pm).
Spring 2008 - Mini-Courses
Hip Ideas for Your Hyper (and Not-So-Hyper)
Dogs
Does "hyper" describe your dog's behavior, or would you just like to gain
more control over your canine? Amy Ammen, co-author of Hip
Ideas for Hyper Dogs, will share the secrets of high-efficiency
obedience training, fast energy burners, trick training that improves
concentration, calming techniques and sure-fire trouble shooting
strategies. Copies of the book and DVD will be available for sale.
Course Number 01
Amy Ammen - Director, Amiable Dog Training
Reiki - Acupuncture Without
the Needles!
Discover Reiki, a technique for stress reduction that also promotes
gentle, holistic healing for nearly every known malady including
migraines, back pain, allergies, and even the side effects of cancer
treatment! Along with demonstrations, uncover the history of Reiki,
and how, when and where it is practiced.
Course Number 02
Ann Noonan and Deb Karpek - Reiki Masters/Teachers Light Touch Reiki
Financial Goals & Your
Personal Needs Analysis
Get help with identifying your financial goals and preparing for a
financial needs analysis. A financial representative will guide you
through an outline to assist you in gathering information related to your
family's risk management plan, including life and disability insurance,
estate planning, long term care and health insurance, children's education
and retirement savings.
Course Number 03
Scott Mila - Financial Representative, Southwestern Mutual Financial
Network
Registration Form
Olive Oil and Vinegar - A Guided Tour
Taste fresh extra virgin olive oils and premium vinegars from around the
world! We'll explore how oils and vinegars are made, dispel common
olive oil myths, discuss truth in labeling, and teach you how to choose
"good" oils and vinegars without spending a fortune. Recipes and samples
will be provided. Enjoy!
Course Number 04
Josh Saiia - Olive Oil Expert, Oro di Oliva, Wauwatosa Village
Professional
Baseball in
Milwaukee
Since professional baseball began, Milwaukee has been part of its fabric.
This class will explain and illustrate the importance of Wisconsin's
largest city in the history of America's favorite pastime. The
presenter's books about the Milwaukee Braves and Eddie Mathews will be
available for purchase.
Course Number 05
Bob Buege - author and baseball historian, Society for American Baseball
Research
Fun With
Digital Imaging
With a computer and photos from any source (slides, prints, negatives or
digital camera images), you can get creative, work a little magic and have
loads of fun. Come learn about the possibilities PhotoshopTM
has to offer! Handouts provided.
Course Number 06
Lynne Rieger - PhotoshopTM Instructor, University of Wisconsin
- Waukesha
Milwaukee County Parks...Get Out and Explore Your Trails
Do you like to bike, run, or walk your dog? Why not try the
108-mile Oak Leaf Trail? If mountain biking is more your style, try
the loop at Hoyt Park or the trails at Whitnall Park. Brave the cold
weather and enjoy cross-country skiing in Whitnall or Brown Deer Park, or
go snowmobiling in southern Milwaukee County. Birding, hiking, and
river trails are just next door! Simply said, we have trails for any
enthusiast. Brochures and maps will be provided.
Course Number 07
Guy D. Smith - Deputy Regional Manager, Milwaukee County Parks
Staged to Sell
If you're trying to sell your house now, or plan to sometime in the
future, this class is for you! Learn about the tools you need to
prepare your home for a quick and profitable sale. Find out how to
successfully stage, package and present your home to the market.
Handouts provided.
Course Number 08
Laurie Flatt & Cindy Tauber - Casa La Bella, LTD
Natural
Lawn and Garden Care
Discover how to create a beautiful lawn and garden that is safe for your
family, pets and the environment. Learn the fundamentals of natural
lawn care, why it's such a great idea, and how to get started.
Course Number 09
Amy Joyce - Co-Director, Healthy Communities Project
Flavors of
India
Sample the flavors of India with Wauwatosa's own Penzeys Spices.
John Tillison, from Penzeys, will share stories and video of his recent
trip to India and prepare Chicken Tikka Masala, featuring Penzeys rich
(but not hot!) Tandoori Seasoning. Recipe and seasoning sample
included.
Course Number 10
John Tillison - Director of Operations, Penzeys Spices
Registration Form
Give Your
Landscape a New Look
Create and outdoor living space that will be the envy of your neighbors!
Learn how to give your landscape a new look all year long by adding
colorful perennials, ornamental grasses, seasonal interest shrubs and
ornamental trees. Make some changes this season; it's an investment
for years to come.
Course Number 11
Michael Kreuser & Judy Mumpy - Kanavas Landscape Management
Creative
Cards & More!
Get creative using effects anyone can do! Learn how to make cares using
alcohol inks, rubber stamps and Peel Offs stickers. You'll also have
a chance to experiment with these products and Stampboard while creating a
pin or keychain.
Course Number 12
Karen Kartaly and Jan Hoefler - Artist & Display
Palmistry -
Your Life in the Palm of Your Hand
Have you ever wondered what the lines in your hand mean? In this fun
and informative presentation, discover the meaning of those lines and what
the shape of the hand, fingers and thumb indicate.
Course Number 13
Mary Ellen Pride
Blogging in
the 'Burbs -
CANCELLED
No matter what your interests are, there's a lace for you in the world of
blogging. Journal Interactive outreach coordinator, Jeanne Wieland,
will show you how you can start a blog on one of many free sites and begin
sharing your expertise and opinions with family, friends, and the whole
blogosphere.
Course Number 14
Jeanne Wieland - NOW Outreach Coordinator, WauwatosaNOW.com
The
Civil
War & The Upper Middle West
Travel back in history! Explore the Civil War and the wartime
contributions of the citizens and soldiers of the six states of the Upper
Middle West - Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan and Indiana.
Get information on the new Civil War Museum in Kenosha and its focus on
the Midwest's role in the Civil War.
Course Number 15
Doug Dammann - Kenosha Civil War Museum
Registration Form
Greening
Your Daily Life
Everybody's talking about "being green" but what does "green" mean?
Learn simple ways to "go green" in your home and community, and find out
how these practical solutions will create a healthier, more beautiful
planet!
Course Number 16
Emily Brown - Education and Outreach Manager, Keep Greater Milwaukee
Beautiful
A Look at
The Kite
The Kite, from 500 BC to modern day state-of-the-art creations...Learn the
differences between kite, where they came from, and how and why people fly
them. Make your own kite and observe the magic of combining bamboo
and paper to make your own IFO (Identifiable Flying Object)
Course Number 17
Brian Blaeske - Kite Maker
A Blueprint
to Fitness & Weight Loss Success
Are you tired of fad and hyped-up fitness and weight loss plans that just
don't work? Learn how to cut through the confusion to discover the
no-nonsense formula for fitness and weight loss success that Fitness
Together professionals use. Find out how to increase your
metabolism, avoid food company deceptions and implement a fat-loss
formula. Receive a free one-year subscription to FT magazine.
Course Number 18
Peter Piranio - BS, CSCSF, Fitness Together
E-parenting: Keeping Up With Tech-Savvy Kids -
CANCELLED
Podcast. IM. Blog. Ring Tone. This is the language
of the future, and chances are, your kids are already fluent. Are
you? Join Sharon Cindrich, author or E-Parenting:
Keeping Up With Your Tech-Savvy Kids, as she offers strategies and
answers questions on how to get plugged into kids and technology.
Visit her website at
www.pluggedinparent.com to learn more. The book will be
available for purchase.
Course Number 19
Sharon Cindrich - Author
Blooming Art
Learn how to create floral art using plant material for inspiration and
imagination. Flower arranging is ever-changing and evolving, offering an
opportunity for creativity as well as self-expression. With
resources and the knowledge of the principles and elements of design, even
a novice can create a blooming art form.
Course Number 20
Doug Jaeger - Lockers' Florist
Registration Form
Manage Your
Credit/Manage Your Life
Did you know that insurance companies, credit card companies, mortgage
lenders, and even employers want to know how good your credit is?
Learn how to have the best possible credit through five secrets of credit
scoring.
Course Number 21
Peter Kazak - J.D. Mortgage Consultant, KLM Mortgage Group, Inc.
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