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Thai Cooking Snowshoe Making Organization Tips Super Bowl Recipe Redo Restorative Yoga

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Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District

Community Education

Winter 2013-2014 Newsletter

Voyagers Community Education

Korger-Chestnut Building

140 W. Elm. Street

Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

NON-PROFIT

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

PERMIT NO. 391

CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI 54729

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Voyagers Community Education

Korger-Chestnut Building

140 W. Elm. Street

Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

NON-PROFIT

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

PERMIT NO. 391

CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI 54729

If you have received more than one newsletter, please share with a friend!

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Calendar of Events

January 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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6-9 Ceramic Snowman

7-8 Social Security

15 16

6:30-8 Tracing Your

Family Tree

6-9 Thai Cooking

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19 20

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4-5:30 Restorative Yoga

6:30-7:30 Long Term

Care

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6:30-8 Tracing Your

Family Tree

6-9 Thai Cooking

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26 27

6-7:30 Living

Vibrantly Through

Holistic Care

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4-5:30 Restorative Yoga

6-7:30 Super Bowl

Recipe Redo

29 30

6:30-8 Tracing Your

Family Tree

6-8 Brain Coaching

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December 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3

6-9 Hut, Hut, Hike

into the Holidays

4 5 6 7

8 9 10

6:30-8:30 Build Your

Own Snowshoes

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6-8 Gingerbread Houses

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15 16 17

NO CLASSES

THIS WEEK

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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22 23 24

25 26 27 28

29 30 31

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February 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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2 3

7-8 Massage,

Meditation, &

Nutrition

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6:30-8 Let’s Get

Organized

6:30-7:30 Real

Money Talk

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6-8 Brain Coaching

7-9 Cupid’s Candy

Bouquets

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Noon-10p

Scrap and Stamp

Extravaganza

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8a-8p

Scrap and Stamp

Extravaganza

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8a-4p

Scrap and

Stamp

Extravaganza

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6-7:30 Cookie

Creations

7-8 Massage,

Meditation, &

Nutrition

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6-8 Local Food—

Does It Matter?

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6-8 Brain Coaching

6-8 Local Food—

Does It Matter?

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16 17

7-8 Massage,

Meditation, &

Nutrition

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6-7 Sit ‘n Knit

19 20

YCC

Session 1- 3:45–4:30

Session 2—4:30–5:15

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Contents Calendar of Events December 2013 2

Calendar of Events January 2014 2

Calendar of Events February 2014 3

Contents 3

Arts and Crafts 4

Baking, Cooking and Entertaining 5

Hobbies, Special Interests, Recreation 6

Personal Enrichment 6-7

Technology and Finance 7-8

Wellness 8-9

Class Locations & Announcements 9

Stamp & Scrap Weekend 10

Registration Forms 11-12

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Arts and Crafts Cupid’s Candy Bouquets Would you like to be more creative than just giving the traditional gift of a flower bouquet for Valentine’s Day? During this class you will learn how to provide your friends with an edible gift bouquet. What better way to bond with friends and family of all ages than immersing yourself in a bushel of candy treats? Traditional candy bouquets could cost you an arm and a leg, but thanks to the expertise of a local bouquet enthusiast you will learn how to make these baskets at a fraction of the cost! Date(s): February 6, 2014 Location: CFMS Time: 7:00-9:00 pm Instructor: Laura Hasselquist Class Fee: $15.00 Registration Deadline: January 30, 2014 Participants Bring: 2 bags of miniature/fun size candy bars, coffee mug, and hot glue gun with low setting.

Hut, Hut, Hike into the Holidays! Paint your very own ceramic football with the NFL® team logo of your choice! These pieces make great decorations for your home or can be a unique gift for someone special. Participants will be able to pre-order the ceramic football with the NFL® team logo that they wish. Please indicate on your registration form which team you would like represented on your ceramic piece. Date(s): December 3, 2013 Location: CFMS Time: 6:00-9:00 pm Instructor: Peggy Schmidt Class Fee: $20.00 Registration Deadline: November 21, 2013 (Bad weather date: December 10, 2013)

Paint Your Own Ceramic Snowman Paint your own ceramic snowman in this creative craft class. This snowman can be used as a festive centerpiece for your home or make a great gift for someone special. Peggy Schmidt, owner of Country Times Ceramics, will show you how to create your own unique ceramic piece to take home for the holidays. Date(s): January 14, 2014 Location: CFMS Time: 6:00-9:00 pm Instructor: Peggy Schmidt Class Fee: $20.00 Registration Deadline: January 7, 2014 (Bad weather date: January 21, 2014)

Sit ’n Knit Sit down, relax, and learn to knit! Participants will leave with the basic skills necessary to finish their own scarf. The fee for this class includes the cost of one skein of yarn plus a set of knitting needles. Date(s): February 18, 2014 Location: Korger Chestnut Time: 6:00-7:00 pm Instructor: Kyle Beach Class Fee: $13.00 Registration Deadline: February 11, 2014 (Bad weather date: February 25, 2014)

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Baking, Cooking & Entertaining

Thai Cuisine Cooking Learn how to prepare and cook traditional dishes from Thailand with Instructor Terri Wilson, owner of Mahli Thai Asian Cuisine in Downtown Chippewa Falls. The class will explore Thai culture, ingredients, and partici-pate in preparing a few dishes. Terry will give demos and instruction for the first hour, then students will pre-pare ingredients and cook with help from the instructor. Don’t miss your chance to bring unique meals to your kitchen table!

Date(s): Session One: January 16, 2014 from 6:00-9:00 pm Location: CFMS OR Instructor: Terri Wilson Session Two: January 23, 2014 from 6:00-9:00 pm Class Fee: $25.00 Registration Deadlines: Session 1: January 9, 2014 Session 2: January 16, 2014

Valentine’s Day Cookie Creations In this class participants will learn how to decorate elaborate Valentine’s cookies. Learn tips, techniques, and an excellent cookie recipe along the way. Don’t miss the chance to create your own unique Valentine’s Day treats! Date(s): February 10, 2014 Location: CFMS Time: 6:00-7:30 pm Instructor: Staci Coushman Class Fee: $18.00 Registration Deadline: February 4, 2014 (Bad weather date: February 13, 2014)

Home Sweet Home Gingerbread Houses Enjoy a beloved tradition and learn everything you need to know to create a spectacular gingerbread house or impressive centerpiece this holiday. In this introductory class, participants will learn to make an edible ginger-bread house from a true master. Don’t miss the chance to make your very own “Home Sweet Home”! Date(s): December 12, 2013 Location: CFMS Time: 6:00-8:00 pm Instructor: Jean Patten Class Fee: $15.00 Registration Deadline: December 5, 2013 (Bad weather date: December 19, 2013)

Super Bowl Recipe Redo Learn some healthy twists on some game day favorites. This class will give you some great recipe ideas for that upcoming Super Bowl party! Be prepared to cut and mix as there will be a combination of demonstration and hands-on cooking. Date(s): January 28, 2014 Location: CFMS Time: 6:00-7:30 pm Instructor: Kyle Beach Class Fee: $15.00 Registration Deadline: January 21, 2014 (Bad weather date: January 30, 2014)

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Build Your Own Snowshoes In this class, participants will build their very own pair of snowshoes. These inexpensive and versatile tools will have you exploring our winter wonderland in style. You will soon be out and about enjoying the fresh snowfall, which can help you to be active during the winter months! Date(s): December 10, 2013 Location: Korger Chestnut Time: 6:30-8:30 pm Instructor: Kyle Beach Class Fee: $35.00 Registration Deadline: December 3, 2013 (Bad weather date: December 17, 2013)

Hobbies, Special Interests, Recreation

Personal Enrichment

Tracing Your Family Tree If you shake your family tree, perhaps nuts will fall, or maybe you’ll find a monkey or two. Every family is unique. You can learn the basics of climbing your own family tree during three classes on genealogy. Intended for beginners, you’ll learn how to find and organize your family’s information. Date(s): January 16, 23, 30, 2014 Location: Korger Chestnut Time: 6:30-8:00 pm Instructor: Anne Keller Class Fee: $10.00 Registration Deadline: January 13, 2014 (Bad weather date: February 6, 2014)

Brain Coaching to Max Your Life Join us for our three session series: Brain Coaching to Max Your Life. We’ll clear up some of the mystery about how the brain does what it does. We can then be prepared to make our best life choices—and New Year’s resolutions. Humor, memory, friendships, exercise, creativity, sleep and nutrition protect your brain and body from the ravages of stress. Understanding the differences in the ways male and female brains are wired can help us improve both communication and understanding. Date(s): January 30, February 6, 13, 2014 Location: Korger-Chestnut Time: 6:00-8:00 pm Instructor: Sandi Stanton Class Fee: $30.00 Registration Deadline: January 23, 2014 (Bad weather date: February 20, 2014)

Let’s Get Organized! Ever wonder what to do with all your stuff? Have you ever put something in a special place that is so special you can no longer find it? Come and spend an evening with Nancy Rothwell, Professional Organizer with Straighten-Up Organizing as she shares great ideas to kiss your disorganization woes good-bye. Date(s): February 4, 2014 Location: Korger Chestnut Time: 6:30-8:00 pm Instructor: Nancy Rothwell Class Fee: $25.00 Registration Deadline: January 28, 2014 (Bad weather date: February 11, 2014)

Personal Enrichment cont.

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Technology and Finance Getting More from Social Security Find out how to be sure you’ll receive all the benefits you’ve earned. You’ll gain a better understanding of:

• The basics of the Social Security program. • How to estimate your potential benefits. • The best ways to optimize those benefits.

Date(s): January 14, 2014 Location: CFMS Time: 7:00-8:00 pm Instructors: Hannah Walsh and Joseph Watson Class Fee: $5.00 from Thrivent Financial ® (Bad weather date: January 16, 2014) Registration Deadline: January 7, 2014

Planning for Long Term Care One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself—and your loved ones—is a plan to pay for your long-term care. Gain a basic understanding of long-term care, including:

• What it is. • How much it costs. • Ways to pay for it. • How to develop a long-term care strategy.

Date(s): January 21, 2014 Location: Korger Chestnut Time: 6:30-7:30 pm Instructor: Hannah Walsh and Joseph Watson Class Fee: $5.00 from Thrivent Financial ® (Bad weather date: January 23, 2014) Registration Deadline: January 14, 2014

Real Money Talk for Women Women face unique issues that could stand in the way of their dreams and a secure financial future. Find out what steps you need to take to prepare for the future. Get information and steps to: reduce your worries by understanding the facts that apply to women, overcome obstacles that can stand in the way of managing your finances, and use five keys to help you reach your financial goals. Date(s): February 4, 2014 Location: Korger Chestnut Time: 6:30-7:30 pm Instructor: Hannah Walsh from Thrivent Class Fee: $5.00 Financial ® (Bad weather date: February 6, 2014) Registration Deadline: January 28, 2014

Local Foods—Does It Matter? Why is it important to know where your food is coming from? Does what you eat really matter? This class is a fun and informative introduction to organic & local foods. It involves an overview of how local food sustains the land, economy and culture, how the Standard American Diet evolved, and why it is dangerous to your health. Taste delicious local foods, learn helpful tips for shopping on a budget, easy preparation methods, and how to enhance your health through whole food nutrition. Date(s): February 11 and 13, 2014 Location: Korger Chestnut Time: 6:00-8:00 pm Instructor: Beth Martin—Just Local Food Cooperative Class Fee: $10.00 Registration Deadline: February 4, 2014 (Bad weather date: February 18 and 20, 2014)

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Indoor AM Walking The Chippewa Falls Middle School is open for anyone who wants to walk indoors Monday through Friday from 6:15 - 7:30 AM (excluding non-school and snow days). Walkers registered with Community Education will receive a pass good September through May with a calendar and hallway map with mileage. Enter through door #5 (by the swimming pool). Date(s): September 2012— May, 2013 Location: CFMS Time: 6:15-7:30 am Registration Deadline: May 2013 Class Fee: $5.00

Wellness

Restorative Yoga Suitable for all levels, Restorative Yoga is a deeply relaxing and revitalizing practice that encourages rest and resets the body, mind and spirit. Deep relaxation is achieved when the body feels it is in a nurturing and supportive environment. To create this environment, we will use a variety of yoga props in a soothing atmosphere to help the body release stress. Classes will be held onsite at New Day Yoga & Wellness, and taught by owner/head instructor Linda Foster, E-RYT500. If you don't have a mat, you can rent one from New Day Yoga and Wellness for only $1.00 per session. Date(s): January 21 and 28, 2014 Location: New Day Yoga and Wellness, CF Time: 4:00-5:30 pm Instructor: Linda Foster Class Fee: $40.00 Registration Deadline: January 14, 2014 (Bad weather date: February 4, 2014)

Living Vibrantly Through Holistic Care Come to learn how amazing your body is at thriving. This class will focus on innate healing and proactive healthcare options. We will discuss how your whole body is affected by many of our healthcare choices. Join Dr. Lona Cook from Cook Chiropractic for a fun and enlightening evening. Date(s): January 27, 2014 Location: Korger Chestnut Time: 6:00-7:30 pm Instructor: Dr. Lona Cook Class Fee: $10.00 Registration Deadline: January 20, 2014 (Bad weather date: February 3, 2014)

Technology and Finance cont. Youth Connecting Communities Open Technology Lab In this Open Technology Lab, Middle School members of YCC (Youth Connecting Communities) will be on hand to assist you with anything from tablets and smart phones to how to upload your pictures from your digital camera. We encourage you to bring in your own devices, though there will be computers available for computer questions. When you register please let us know what needs you will be bringing to the class so the students can prepare for the lab session. Date(s): February 20, 2014 Location: CFMS Time: Session 1— 3:45-4:30pm OR Instructor: Middle School YCC members Session 2—4:30-5:15pm Registration Deadline: February 17, 2014 Class Fee: FREE (Bad weather date: February 27, 2014)

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Most classes are held at schools within the district, others are held off-site at specific locations.

Please double check your location and see address info below:

CFMS=Chippewa Falls Middle School Korger Chestnut Building Chippewa Falls Middle School 140 W. Elm St., Chippewa Falls, WI 750 Tropicana Blvd, Chippewa Falls, WI New Day Yoga & Wellness 2029 County Highway I, #5, Chippewa Falls, WI

Class Locations

Announcements PLEASE NOTE: All Adult Community Education Classes are cancelled in the event of a Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District Snow Day. Registered participants will be contacted upon cancellation and classes will resume on the “Bad Weather Date” listed with the class.

Looking for Gift Giving ideas?

Having trouble finding something for someone who has it all? Why not give the gift of Lifelong Learning? The Voyagers program is now offering gift certificates for our classes. They can be given in any dollar amount you choose. They will be honored for one calendar year from the date of issue. If you are interested in purchasing a gift certificate, please contact Peggy Ruff at 715-726-2416 or e-mail at ruffpa@chipfalls.org.

Massage, Meditation, and Mindful Nutrition Do you feel that your mind, body and nutrition are not in alignment? Join this fun and insightful three series class with Rachel Funk-Johnson from Crabbee Apple. Together we will learn how to take care of your body through at home massage techniques, still and quiet the mind in practical mediation and fuel your body with the proper mindful and easy nutrition concepts. Date(s): February 3, 10, 17, 2014 Location: Korger Chestnut Time: 7:00-8:00 pm Instructor: Rachel Funk-Johnson Class Fee: $30.00 Registration Deadline: January 27, 2014 (Bad weather date: February 24, 2014)

Wellness cont.

Scrap & Stamp Extravaganza!

Voyagers Community Learning Center Scrap and Stamp

Friday, February 7th, noon to 10pm - Saturday, February 8th, 8am to 8pm Sunday, February 9th, 8am to 4pm

If you are a scrapbooker or stamper and need a place to get away to catch up on your scrapbooking, please consider our Voyagers Scrap and Stamp event. Get some new ideas, share your creative ideas, and have fun. What do I need to bring? Bring whatever supplies you may have. We are in the process of contacting a consultant from a scrapbooking company, but do not have anyone confirmed yet. What about food and drinks? We will provide the main course, Bar-B-Q’s on Friday at 6pm, Pizza on Saturday at 4pm, and Sub Sandwiches on Sunday at noon. We also have a drink machine that sells coke products and water for $1.25. Guests are encouraged to bring snacks to share. This may include veggies, fruits, dips, chips, pretzels and desserts. We have a refrigerator and microwave that are available for use. What sort of space is available? Each guest is provided a chair and a 6 to 8 foot table. If you would like to bring a lamp for better lighting, feel free to do so. Will there be Music? Movies? Each room is equipped with an LCD/DVD player, and there will be various chick flicks available. If you have a chick flick you would like to share, please bring it. Sometimes people may want a break from movies and radios are available. Who will I sit with? To coordinate reserved seating, please indicate on the registration sheet the names of friends you would like to be seated near. Then, remind your friends to register and indicate the same seating preference. If you are coming alone, please indicate that and we will try to match you up with someone. Will there be an instructor? This is not an instructional class. It is an opportunity to work on your own projects. Although Cricuts will be provided, guests need to be able to use the machines on their own Is Wi-fi available? Wi-fi is available starting at 4:30 pm on Friday, as well as all day on Saturday and Sunday.

“Scrapbooking fills my days-not to mention my

living room, bedroom and closets.”

Author unknown

“Blessed are the chil-dren of scrapbookers,

for they shall inherit the scrapbooks.“

Author unknown

“We gather up pictures and bits of our past and scrapbook them into a

gift that will last.” Author unknown

“Honestly, scrapbooking started out as some-

thing for me to do. I had NO IDEA it would turn

into this.” Author unknown

“My biggest fear is that when I die, my husband will sell all my craft sup-plies for what I told him

they cost” Author unknown

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Voyagers Community Learning Center SCRAP AND STAMP WEEKEND

REGISTRATION FORM Name(s):___________________________________ Phone Number:_____________________

E-mail address: _______________________________________________________________

Mailing address: ________________________________City/State:______________________

Please check your session choice(s) below:

This is a fundraiser for the Voyagers Middle School after school program. Funds raised go to pay regis-tration fees for students who are in low income households. Your support is greatly appreciated! Friends to be seated with: ____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ____ I am coming with others, please seat me with those indicated above. ____ I would prefer to be seated alone.

Fees must accompany registration. ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE FINAL.

Please make checks payable to: Chippewa Falls School District.

Please send registration to: Voyagers Community Education, ATTN: Peggy Ruff, Korger Chestnut Building, 140 W. Elm Street, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

Cost Day Times Included main course

$20 Friday, February 7th, 2014 12pm to 10pm Bar-B-Q’s at 6pm

$25 Saturday, February 8th, 2014 8am to 8pm Pizza at 4pm

$15 Sunday, February 9th, 2014 8am to 4pm Sub Sandwiches at Noon

$60 All weekend

$ Tax deductible donation (optional)

$ TOTAL Enclosed

“Just as pieces stitched together in a quilt warm our bodies, scrapbooks bind together

memories to warm our hearts” Author unknown.

“Birth certificates show that you were born. Death certificates show that you died.

Scrapbooks show that you really lived.” Author unknown

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Date Rec’d: __________ Check #: ________ Cash Amount.:________ Added to Mailing List: ____ Confirmation sent by: Mail: ____ Email:____ Refund Given: Date: __________ Amount.:_________

Fees must accompany registration - Please make checks payable to: Chippewa Falls School District

RETURN REGISTRATION FORM BY PROGRAM DEADLINE DATE(S): ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE FINAL

(If a class is cancelled you will be notified on the registration deadline date or shortly thereafter and issued a full refund for that class)

*By mail to Voyagers Community Education, ATTN: Peggy Ruff, Korger-Chestnut Building, 140 W. Elm Street, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729. *Drop off at Korger Chestnut mail slot on the door in the back of the building. All school district buildings are locked to the general public. Reach us at 715-720-3749 or via email at adulted@chipfalls.org with any questions or concerns.

Name ____________________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________ City/State _________________________________________________________ Phone (home)_______________ (cell)_______________ (work)_______________ Email Address___________________________________ Please register for each class of interest below: Name of Class______________________________________________________ Class Date & Time _____________________Class Amount Enclosed __________ Name of Class______________________________________________________ Class Date & Time _____________________Class Amount Enclosed___________ Name of Class______________________________________________________ Class Date & Time _____________________Class Amount Enclosed ___________

If paying with gift certificate please indicate gift certificate number: _______

Amount Enclosed: Cash:_______ Check:_______ Gift Certificate:_______ Total:________

_____I need special accommodations _____I would like to be a Voyagers Volunteer

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:

Date Rec’d: __________ Check #: ________ Cash Amount.:________

Added to Mailing List: _______ Confirmation sent by: Mail: ________ Email:________

Refund Given: Date: __________ Amount.:_________

Voyagers Community Education Registration Winter 2013/2014

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