Spring 2012 Community Education Catalog

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Spring 2012catalog

•HANDS-ON LEARNING• SPECIAL INTEREST • TRAVEL & LEISURE

Best Wishes for a New Year of Learning Opportunities!May the new year bring you bountiful and interesting learning experiences! The goal of Community Education and EDventures is to make lifelong learning available for everyone. There are no tests, no grades, and the learning experiences are informative, life changing and available for busy people in our community.

Travel with EDventures this Spring.The Grand Canyon always tops our travel list. Travel with EDventures to photograph it, raft it, drive to it, and take in the breathtaking views from the Hualapai Skywalk. Overnight at Canyon de Chelly or spend the day at the Rock Art Ranch, steam boating on Canyon Lake or touring the viticulture program on the Verde Valley campus with stops for wine tasting.

It’s not too early to begin dreaming about an island vacation. In November 2012 EDventures International will be traveling to Tahiti and the Marquesas Islands cruising aboard an island freighter. Noelle Elliott will be your tour guide. See the back cover for the details.

We hope you will join us in the Community Education classroom or traveling with EDventures in Spring 2012!

Barbara YarrowCoordinator

Looking AheadBig changes to the program are coming in Fall 2012 as we look for ways to serve you better. As more of us conduct our business, our learning and daily lives via the Internet, we will be changing the way we communicate with you this fall. • Be the first to know what is being offered by connecting to our websites at www.yc.edu/commed

or www.yc.edu/edventures. Online registration is available a month before the printed schedule. We have many classes that fill quickly, and finding them online ensures you get one of the limited spots.

• Tell us how you want to hear about our classes. It is important that you receive information about the Community Education, College for Kids and EDventures programs in the way that works best for you. In this schedule you will find a postage-paid card. Please take a minute to complete and return it.

• Look for emails and online notices of classes and trips. Community Education is concerned about offering affordable classes and doing something good for the environment while cutting out clutter from our lives.

• Want to teach a class for Community Education? Perhaps you have a passion or area of expertise and would like to teach a new class. Contact us at [email protected].

Table of ContentsFees & Cancellations ................................... 2

Activity Rating Chart ................................... 2

Arts & Crafts ................................................. 3

Computers & Technology ............................. 3

Dance/Fitness ............................................... 5

Finance ......................................................... 5

Food/Cooking .............................................. 6

Genealogy .................................................... 6

Health & Wellness ......................................... 6

History & Culture.......................................... 8

Languages .................................................... 9

Home & Garden ......................................... 10

Life Skills ..................................................... 10

Life Skills for Special Needs ......................... 11

Philosophy & Spirituality ............................. 11

Photography ............................................... 11

Recreation .................................................. 12

Just for Kids ................................................ 13

Science & Nature ....................................... 13

EDventures ............................................ 14-16

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Age requirements: CommunityEducationclassesareopentothepublic,ages14andup.Students under 18 attending a class must have a completed permission slipsignedbyparentorlegalguardian.Call(928)717-7755torequestform.EDventurestripsareopentothepublic.Students16andunder(daytrips)or18andunder(overnighttrips)mustbeaccompaniedbyaparentorguardian.Students16-17mayattenddaytripsunaccompa-niedwithapermissionslipsignedbyparentorguardian.

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EDVENTURESEducational trips throughout the Southwest and beyond!Page 14.

Where Lifelong Learning Flourishes!Spring 2012

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FeesTuition fees are due and payable at time of registrationFees vary in accordance with class length and other factors. Tax dollars are not used to support Community Education programs. They are sustainedby student revenues only, soclasses must meet minimum enrollment. No fee waivers availableforstafforfacultyofYavapaiCollege.Intheeventofanyadministrativecancellation,youwillreceiveafullrefundof your tuition.

Please Help Prevent Cancelled ClassesEnroll early. Classes will be cancelled prior to start date if enrollment is too low.

Refund/Cancellation Policies Community Education• Morethan14daysbeforecoursestart= Full refund of tuition• 8-13daysbeforecoursestart=50%refund• 7daysorless=Norefund• Norefundswillbegivenaftercoursestartdate

EDventuresDay Trip Cancellation• 21daysormorepriortodeparture=Fullrefund• 8-20days=75%refundoftuition• 7daysorless=Nonrefundable

Multi-Day Trip (Regional)• 30daysormore=Fullrefundofdeposit• 21-29days=Refundof50%oftuition• 15-20days=Refundof25%oftuition• 14daysorless=Non-refundable

EDventures InternationalInternational trip refund policies vary andwill be provideduponregistrationorbyrequest.Airfareisalwaysnon-refund-able.

*Allrefundsofcreditcardpaymentswillbeissuedtothesamecredit card as the original payment. Expired or closed credit cards,checkandcashpaymentswillberefundedbycheck.Please allow up to 30 days for processing of all refunds.

**Registration in any Yavapai College Community Education class or EDventures trip indicates understanding of this policy andagreementbytheregistranttoadheretothispolicyandall other Yavapai College policies.

EDventure Discounts10% off – current OLLI members5% off – seniors age 65 and up10% off – Bookings of 3 or more (same day)

CommunityEducationcoursesarenoteligiblefordiscounts.DiscountsapplytoEDventurebasefaresonly;singlesupple-ments, airfare and any other additional fees not included.Discountscannotbecombinedandmaynotapplytoalltrips.Availablediscountsforinternationaltripswillbedisclosedonanindividualtripbasis.

Activity Rating Level 1Participantsmustbeabletocarryluggage,packs,and/orequipment;climbstairs;sitorstandforupto1hour;getinandoutofvehicleseasily;andwalkafewblocksindoorsor out.

Activity Rating Level 2Participantsmustbeabletocarryluggage,packs,and/orequipment;participate inphysicalactivity for1-2hours;climb stairs; sit or stand for over 1 hour; and walk onunevenand/orvariedterrainfromthreeblocksuptoonemileata2.0mphpaceoverthecourseoftheday(mayincludeslightelevationchanges).

Activity Rating Level 3Participantsmust be able to carry luggage, packs, and/orequipment; sitor stand forover2hours;be ingoodhealth,mobile,abletoparticipatein3-5hoursofphysicalactivityperday; andwalkonunevenand/or varied ter-rain up to five miles at a 2.5-mph pace over the course of thedayand/orformultipleconsecutivedays(mayincludemoderateelevationchanges).

*Trip activities may vary. Not all trips will include all aspects of the assigned activity rating. For more informa-tiononindividualtripactivitylevelsortorequestspecialaccommodations,[email protected] 717-7755.

Course Physical Activity Level Rating Chart

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Arts & CraftsAnyone Can Learn to Draw - Guaranteed!WS12-101 Fri,2/3/12to2/24/12•9:30a-12:30pPrescott, Bldg 3, Room 206Doyouthinkyoucanneverlearntodrawbecauseyoucan’tevendrawastraightline?Well,thinkagain!Learnthedraw-ing skills that will help you see in the same way as an artist. Drawingisfun,challengingandrewardingandyou,too,canlearn. Supply list provided at first class. Schimberg, Gail • $85

Anyone Can Learn to Draw - Guaranteed! (Level 2) WS12-102 Fri,3/23/12to4/13/12•9:30a-12:30pPrescott, Bldg 3, Room 206Builds on the beginning level with opportunity for moredrawing practice and skill development along with intermedi-ate instruction. Focus is on portraiture. Students should have completed level one course or have some previous drawing experience.Schimberg, Gail • $85 Chinese Brush Painting WS12-103 Wed,2/1/12to3/7/12•1-4pPrescott, Bldg 4, Room 123Paint with spontaneity, freedom and boldness. Learn thisancientwatercolorartformthatreflects5,000-year-oldtradi-tionsofhumancivilization,culture,story,poetryandvirtues.Asyoupaint,takeajourneyintoanotherculturethatwillgiveyounewperspectiveonyourartworkandthesymbolismofthe creative spirit. $40 supply fee payable to the instructor at the first class. Middlebrook, Diana • $115

Community Education CoursesSpring 2012

Draw Like a Pro with Colored Pencils WS12-104 Wed,2/1/12to3/7/12•5:30-8pWS12-105 Wed,3/21/12to4/25/12•5:30-8pPrescott, Bldg 4, Room 123Enjoy creative fun and discovery where the secrets of realistic drawingwith Prisma coloredpencilswill be revealed.Highschoolandadultstudentswillbeguidedtousetheinstruc-tor’stechniqueandlearnarelativelyquick,user-friendlyandintellectually rewarding approach to drawing. Students will beencouragedtoexploreindividualapproachestodrawing.Theinstructorisaprofessionalartist,illustratorandartedu-cator.Seesamplesofthetechniqueathttp://teachingbyex-ample.blogspot.com.Call for supply list prior to class. Ottinger, Ken • $100

Creative Painting with WaterWS12-106 Fri,2/3/12to3/9/12•12:30-2:30pPrescott, Bldg 4, Room 123 Express your creativity using watercolor and gouache as paintingmediums. Learn about paintmixing, color theory,drawing, composition and techniques of application. Forbeginning/intermediatestudents.Cost includes $35 materials fee for basic supplies to get started. Purchase individual sheets of watercolor paper from the instructor at approx. $2 each.Berning, Stan • $125

Computers & TechnologyComputer Fundamentals: Intro to Computers, Level 1 WS12-107 Thur,2/2/12to2/16/12•3-5pWS12-108 Thur,4/12/12to4/26/12•3-5pPrescott,Bldg19,Room208This class gives new and inexperienced users the basics ofcomputeruse.Learntoturnonthecomputer,usethemouseand keyboard, access the basic Operating System featuresandfindandusevariousbasicprograms.Click&Drag,Copy& Paste, and Saving& Finding files are some of the com-mandstomaster.Ifyouwanttouseemailthisisanimportantbasicclass! Baum, Joan • $65


Computer Fundamentals: Intro to Computers, Level 2 WS12-109 Thur,2/23/12to3/8/12•3-5pPrescott,Bldg19,Room208ContinuationofComputerFundamentals: IntrotoComput-ers,Level1.(Prerequisite: Level 1 Basic Fundamentals or approval of instructor.) Continue to learn and practice the fundamen-talsofusingacomputer.MoreworkinMicrosoftWord,learnandpracticebasic text formattingcommands. Introductionto other features such as headers and footers, pagebreaksandnumbering,andaddingpictures.ContinuebuildingFileManagementskills,organizingand“finding”files.Baum, Joan • $65

Computer Fundamentals: Intro to Computers, Level 3 WS12-110 Thur,3/22/12to4/5/12•3-5pPrescott,Bldg19,Room208Prerequisite: Users at Level 2 experience or above. This is an opportunity to practice and expand on previously learned MicrosoftWordskillssuchasfileorganization,creatingdocu-mentsandworkingwithpicturefiles.Increaseknowledgeofthe MS Windows Operating System (OS). Introduction tomore usefulWord features and learnmore “fun” things todevelop computer skills. Baum, Joan • $65

Computer Fundamentals: Intro to the Internet WS12-111 Fri,2/17/12to3/2/12•2-4pPrescott,Bldg19,Room208HavingtroubleusingtheInternetorjustwonderingwhatitcando?Learnaboutitscapabilitiesandhowtousethemeffi-ciently.UnderstandthebasicsofsearchingandnavigatingtheWorldWideWebandhavefunintheprocesswhilelearningsomenewterminologyandetiquette.Prerequisite: basic com-puter skills. Baum, Joan • $65

Computer Fundamentals: Intro to EmailWS12-112 Fri,3/23/12to4/6/12•1-3pPrescott,Bldg19,Room208Keep in contact with others almost instantly. No postage required!Learntousetheinternettosend/receiveyourmes-sages,pictures,“cards”and sendfilesasattachments. Findoutaboutbasicemailfeaturesandetiquette.Forthosewhodon’thaveanemailaccount,thiscoursewillhelpyousignupforone. Ifyoualreadyhaveanemailaccount learnhowtodo things more efficiently. For those with current email accounts, bring the current email address and pass-word to class. Prerequisite: basic computer skills.Baum, Joan • $65

Computer Fundamentals: Intro to PowerPoint 2007WS12-113 Fri,4/13/12&4/20/12•1-3pPrescott,Bldg19,Room208Have fun while learning the basics of creating visual andgraphicpresentationswitha“wow”factortohelpgetyourpointacrosseasilyforbothbusinessandpersonaloccasions(weddings, anniversary, graduation, parties). PowerPoint isusedheavily inbusinessandisamust-learnfor jobseekers.Instructionisapplicableforallversions.Prerequisite: basic com-puter skills. Baum, Joan • $55

Computer Fundamentals: Intro to Excel 2007WS12-114 Sat,4/14/12to4/28/12•10a-noonPrescott,Bldg19,Room208Needtobemoreorganized?Excel can help! Have fun while learning the basics ofExcelandbeamazedatthemanyusesofthisprogram.Itis an effective computer tool usedbysmallandlargebusi-ness owners and individuals to keep track of information such as names, addresses,phone lists, inventories (doyoucollectanything?),budgets, invoices,customer/contactlists, tables, pricing costs, etc. It does automatic totals andalphabetical and numeric sorting in a click! If you are jobhunting,Excelexperienceishighlyprized,becauseitisusedheavilyinbusinesstoday.Instructionisapplicableforallver-sions. Prerequisite: basic computer skills. Baum, Joan • $65

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Dance/FitnessJoy of Belly Dance WS12-115 Sat,1/28/12to3/3/12•noon-12:50pWS12-116 Sat,3/24/12to4/28/12•noon-12:50pPrescott, Bldg 2, Room 140Comeexperiencethemagicofthisancientartform—BellyDancewithZara.Havefunwhilegentlystretching,strength-eningandtoningeverypartofthebody,andfeelanimprove-ment in poise and coordination through gentle movements naturaltoawoman’sbody.Learnachoreographythatincor-poratesmanyofthebasicmovesofMiddleEasterndance.Ahipscarf ishelpful,butnotnecessary.Funforwomenofallages,shapes,andsizes.No experience necessary. Coleman, Candice • $65

SambaWS12-117 Sat,1/28/12to3/3/12•1-1:50pPrescott, Bldg 2, Room 140Learn the dance of the Carnival! This rhythmic dance is danced in many exercise classes. Learn this partnership dance andbecomequickeronyourfeetandmoreexpressiveinallyour dancing. No partner required.Rivera, Hector • $65

East Coast SwingWS12-118 Sat,1/28/12to3/3/12•2-2:50pPrescott, Bldg 2, Room 140Learnthebasicsofthisfun,upbeatandsocialdancewithitsrootsintheLindyHop.Itisdancedtofast-pacedswing,rock-and-roll and jazz music and is a non-progressive dance that is convenient on a jam-packed floor. No partner required.Rivera, Hector • $65

Argentine TangoWS12-119 Sat,3/24/12to4/28/12•1-1:50pPrescott, Bldg 2, Room 140Argentine Tango for couples will give you an introduction to this emotional, romantic Latin dance. Learn basic steps,walkingandembracesothatyoucanwowyour friendsonthe dance floor. No experience necessary. Wear fitted, com-fortable clothing that allows movement and flexible, soft-soled shoes. Rivera, Hector • $65

Salsa for Everyone!WS12-120 Sat,3/24/12to4/28/12•2-2:50pPrescott, Bldg 2, Room 140EnjoythespicydanceoftheCaribbeanisland!LearnthePalla-dium style of salsa that originated on the island of Puerto Rico and in the city of New York. Dance all the moves that are now instyle,andyouwillbeahighlightonthedancefloor!Wear fitted, comfortable clothing that allows movement and flexible, soft-soled shoes. Rivera, Hector • $65

FinanceKeep it Simple! Introduction to InvestingWS12-121 Thur,2/2/12to2/16/12•10a-noonPrescott, Bldg 4, Room 121Do you understand the difference between an exchangetraded fund and amutual fund?Howdomunicipal bondsandannuitieswork?Investingcanbemadecomplicated,butitdoesn’thavetobe.Withthousandsofoptionsavailabletotoday’sinvestorsandmillionsofpagesofresearchandanaly-sis,makinggooddecisionscanseemoverwhelming.Becomecomfortableusingaworkingglossaryof investing.Uncoverabasicstructuretoassistinmakingdeductivedecisions,andafundamentalframeworktodiscusstheglobalmarketplace.Inaddition,learntorecognizesomeofthepitfallsinfinancialplanningandgettipsandinsightonworkingwithattorneys,accountants and advisors.Farmer, John • $45

When Will You Retire? WS12-122 Thur,2/23/12•5:30-8:30pPrescott,Bldg4,Room11810,000 Americans reachthe age of 65 each day. Ifyouareababyboomerandwantto learnaboutretirement options this class will help you under-stand when to retire,working in retirement,Social Security benefits,Medicare, annuities andalternative investments to create income during these volatile times. Learn how to calculate how much income your savings (401k,IRA,annuities,andsavingsaccounts)maygenerate.Ifyouareclosetoretirementoralreadyretired,joinustolearnhow to improve your finances.Zweifel, Jonathan • $50

Medicare & Long Term Care Basics WS12-123 Wed,4/18/12&4/25/12•9:30a-noonPrescott, Bldg 30, Room 126Medicareexplainedineverydayterms:whatitdoesanddoesnotcover, includingprescriptionplans.Learntherulesgov-erning Medicare supplements and Advantage plans, localavailabilityandcostsoflong-termcareservices,incomeandasset qualifications for ALTCS (Medicaid), and changes intransferrules.Wewillgooveracomprehensivelistofques-tions to use when comparing LTC plans.Golden, Marci • $35


Food/CookingBeer Appreciation WS12-124 Mon,2/6/12to2/27/12•6:30-8pPark Plaza Liquor & Deli, 402 West Goodwin St, Prescott

You never really liked the ice-cold can of standard American beer?Since the 1980s industrial lager has steadily given ground to fine craftbrews result-ing in a growing appreciation of

thevarietyandcomplexityofbeer.Learntopour,sniff,tasteandwaxpoeticaboutexcellentbrewsoftheU.S.andEuropeinthefashionofmythicalbeerwhisperer,LovibondSparge,a fictional character of Read It Heremagazine’sbrewwriter,CaereDunn.We’llexploreworthyexamplesofpilsner,lager,brownandamberale,IPA,porterandstout.Pubsnackspro-vided. Over 21 only, of course. Dunn, Caere • $105

Founders of American Cuisine WS12-125 Mon,3/19/12to4/16/12•2-3:30pPrescott,Bldg3,Room125Interestedinhistoricalrecipesandhowthenewly-discoveredfoodsintheAmericaswereadoptedandcombinedwithcook-ingtraditionsandingredientsfromallareasofEurope,westAfrica,theCaribbeanandelsewheretocreateouruniqueculi-narytraditions?Learnaboutsevenpeoplewhosecookbooksshaped American Cuisine. Explore the lives of Amelia Simmons whopublishedAmerican Cuisinein1798,LafcadioHearnwhowrotethefirstCreolecookbook,thefirstregionalcookbookfromMaryRandolph,thelifeofMissElizaLesliewhosebookswentwestwiththepioneers,aformerslaveAbbyFisherwhoauthoredacookbookin1881,andCharlesRanhoferofDel-monico’sfamedrestaurantempireinNewYorkCitywhowasarguablyAmerica’sgreatestchef.CourseisbasedonresearchpresentedinthebookThe Founders of American Cuisine,avail-ableforpurchaseonlineandwillbesignedbytheauthor!Haff, Harry • $75

Wine 101 WS12-126 Mon,3/19/12to4/16/12•5:30-7pPrescott, Location TBD WhathasbeenastapleofcuisinesfromtheancientMiddleEast, classical Greece and Rome, theMiddle Ages, and uprightintoourpresentday?Whatbeveragehasbeentradedforover6,000years?Whatwasoneof thefirstagriculturalproducts that generated its own regulations for quality ofcultivation?Wine.Explorewinehistory,OldWorldandNewWorldgrowingareas,themostimportantgrapevarietals,pro-duction,purchasingandstoringwines.Atastingcomponentisincludedtointroduceyoutosomewonderfulwines.Plus,youhavetheworld’sbesthomeworkassignments–samplingwines after class! Haff, Harry • $125

GenealogyMore of Tracing Your Roots WS12-127 Fri,2/3/12to3/9/12•2-4pPrescott,Bldg19,Room224Follow up to Tracing Your Roots I. Learn how to expand your genealogicalquestusingnewareasofresearchandrecordsnot explained in the previous course. New methods of ana-lyzing records are presented. Bring a loose-leaf notebook and highlighter. Magee, Peggy • $80

Tracing Your Irish Ancestors WS12-128 Fri,3/23/12to4/6/12•2-4pPrescott,Bldg19,Room224This class is being conducted by theauthor of the book by the samename. Learn about the genealogicalrecords of Ireland and of the Irishin America. Discover what records were destroyed in the 1920s and what you need to cross the pond andaccess recordson the Internet.Instructor and author, Peggy Mageehas thirty years of experience research-ingIrishrecordsintheU.S.,Canadaand Ireland and is a recognizedexpertonthesubject. Magee, Peggy • $70

Finding and Evaluating Genealogical Evidence WS12-129 Fri,4/13/12to4/20/12•2-4pPrescott,Bldg19,Room224Get the most out of this hands-on workshop focusing on clues,documentsandprintedgenealogicalmaterials. Learnthetechniquesofmakingdeterminationsregardingconflict-ing evidence. Discover what to do next. Bring your own pedi-gree chart. Materials supplied. Magee, Peggy • $60

Health & WellnessReiki I WS12-130 Sat,2/4/12•9a-4pPrescott,Bldg31,Room105Areyoureadyforthe“GiftofReiki”?LearnhowtobecomeaReikipractitionerorjustbeproactiveinyourownhealing.ReceiveaReikiLineagethattracesbacktofouroftheorigi-nalMastersofTakataSensai.Discoverhowtoremoveenergyblocks,detoxifyyourenergyfield,learnrelaxationtechniquesand much more. Class includes lots of fun hands-on experi-ence.StudentswillreceivecomplimentarymanualandReikiICertificationfromaReikiMaster/TeacherandCertifiedHolis-tic Health Practitioner.Evans, Linda • $65


Reiki II WS12-131 Sat,2/18/12•9a-4pPrescott,Bldg31,Room105Continueonyourpathtowellnessand/orbecomingaReikiPractitioner. Learn3Traditional Symbolsof Reiki andmoveinto the emotional and mental levels of healing. Discover techniques for distance healing and how to incorporateoriginal Japanese Reiki into your healing practice. Includeshands-on practice, manual and Reiki II Certification froma Reiki Master/Teacher and Holistic Health Practitioner.*Prerequisite: Reiki I.Evans, Linda • $65

Reiki Program Practitioner Practice WS12-132 Sat,3/3/12•1-4pPrescott,Bldg31,Room105This is an opportunity to put into practice your Reiki skills and techniques to achieve a comfortlevel with the practice of Reiki. New Reiki techniques will be taught.Bring items for a Distance HealingCeremony Group and experience the synergy of group work doing chair sharesandtabletime.Beneficialforall Reiki students. *Prerequisite: Reiki I and II or instructor consent. Evans, Linda • $50

Reiki III Advanced WS12-133 Sat,3/24/12•9a-4:30pPrescott,Bldg31,Room105Continue the transformative journey to advanced level in your Reiki practice. Experience guides and angels and commune withyourhigherself–someoftheelementstothisbeautifulhealing art. Develop awareness of the human energy field and learnspiritual laws.This is thefirststepof theReikiMaster.Students will receive complimentary manual and Reiki IIICertificationfromaReikiMaster/TeacherandCertifiedHolisticHealth Practitioner. *Prerequisite: YC Reiki I, II and Practitioner Practice or instructor consent. Evans, Linda • $70

Reiki Master/Teacher WS12-134 Sat,4/21/12•9a-4pPrescott,Bldg31,Room105ThisclassteacheshowtoeternalizeReikiandbeabletoattuneothers to facilitate healing energy. You will learn additional Japanesetechniquesandsomenon-traditionalsymbols.Uponcompletion of this class students will receive Reiki Master/TeachercertificationfromaReikiMaster/TeacherandCertifiedHolistic Health Practitioner. *Prerequisite: YC Reiki I, II, III and Practitioner Practice or instructor consent. Evans, Linda • $70

Working with Crystals WS12-135 Sat,3/31/12•9a-4pPrescott,Bldg31,Room105DiscoverthefascinatingworldofCrystalHealing.Learnaboutstone types and terms, the Seven Tribes of Crystals, clear-ing and programming crystals, crystal energy grid systemsand dimensional doorways. Explore body maps, laying onof stones and more. Receive certificate of completion in the workshop from a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner. Evans, Linda • $65

The Art of Meditation WS12-136 Thur,2/2/12to3/8/12•6-7p WS12-137 Thur,3/22/12to4/26/12•6-7pPrescott,Bldg19,Room225Find more inner peace as you explore a variety of methods for Meditationpracticeinthisuniqueintroductorycourse.Learntousemethodssuchasbreathing,walkingandcontemplatingcolor and sound vibrations including Crystal and TibetanBowls,Didgeridoos,Drums,Gong, theVoiceandMandalasto induce a predominant Alpha and Theta brainwave stateand experience the many benefits of regular meditationpractice. McGonigal, Maria • $60 LifeForce Yoga® WS12-138 Sun,4/15/12•11:30a-3:30pPrescott, Bldg 2, Room 140Lifeforce Yoga® is a system of Yoga practices that are designed intentionally to work with and manage the mood. Learn spe-cific tools, yogic breathing,postures, sounds, visualization,relaxation and meditation that can help shift physiological imbalancesinthebody.Explorethe relationship of the yogic tools for positive mental health with current research in neu-robiology and psychology anddiscover resources to work with fluctuating moods and create optimallifebalance.Windheart, Nancy • $60

Hospice 101WS12-139 Thur,2/9/12&2/16/12•9a-noonWS12-140 Thur,3/22/12&3/29/12•5:30-8:30pPrescott, Bldg 30, Room 126Hospice is a concept of care that many in our community arenot familiarwith, andHospice101 isdesigned toofferinformation. Topics include the history and philosophy of hospice, tenmyths of hospice,whopays,who is involved,whoqualifies,wheretofindhospiceandmuchmore.Endoflifeplanningisimportantforadultsofallages,andHospice101 offers a great opportunity to approach a difficult topic inasafeandcaringenvironment.Questions,discussionsandsharing are encouraged. Weinzweig, Linda • $55

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Stop Smoking with Self-Hypnosis WS12-141 Tue,3/20/12to4/3/12•6-7:30pPrescott,Bldg4,Room115Do you really want to stop smok-ingbutdon’t know if youhavethe willpower? This class pro-vides tools and techniques tofreeyourselffromtheoldhabitaswell as teach self-hypnosis strate-gies and shortcuts to a relaxed,focused state of mind. Dr. Caere Dunn is a certified hypnothera-pist who has helped people stop smoking since 1992. Dunn, Caere • $150

The Diabetes Solution WS12-142 Mon&Wed,3/19/12to4/11/12•5:30-7:30pPrescott,Bldg2,Room208Learn about a scientifically proven plant-based nutritionalsystem for reversingdiabetes andotherhealth-related con-ditions without drugs. Reduce your risk of diabetes-relatedcomplications,takeoffunwantedpounds,boostyourenergyand lowerbloodpressureandcholesterol.Share threedeli-cious nutritional buffets and receive a keepsake cookbook.Optional textbook,Dr. Neal Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes, maybepurchasedonyourown. Karpinski, Cathy • $100 single/$55 for 2nd family member

History & CultureArizona American Indians: Centennial Perspectives WS12-144 Tue,1/31/12to3/6/12•5-7pPrescott,Bldg3,Room125Thereare22federallyrecognized,sovereignIndianreserva-tionsinArizona,hometodiversepeopleswhohavebeenhereforthousandsofyears.Learnabouttheirancientpast,con-temporary history and current lives. Focusing on the largest tribes(Navajo,Hopi,Apache),thiscourseexplorestraditionallife-ways and evolving relationships with the U.S. government andtheirpolicies.Lectures,discussions,films,guestpresent-ersandpossibleoptionalguidedfieldtrips. Brandstein, David • $85 Medieval Women WS12-145 Tue,1/31/12to2/28/12•1-3pPrescott, Bldg 3, Room 203Surveythelives,power,positionsandinfluencesofwomeninEuropefromapproximately500CEto1450CE.Learnaboutthe fascinating lives of historical women such as Boudica,queen of the British tribe who led an uprising against theRoman Empire; Hildegard of Bingen, a writer, composer,philosopher and Christian mystic who founded monasteries inGermany;AbbessHeloise,aninsightfulFrenchnun,writerand scholar; and Christine de Pizan, regarded as Europe’sfirst professional woman writer. Discussion will center around saints,marriage, laws, guilds andwitchcraft of the medieval period. Braun, Diane • $75

History of Textiles in Europe and the United States WS12-146 Thur,2/2/12to3/1/12•1-3pPrescott, Bldg 3, Room 203Textiles,astheyhavebeenusedandrefinedinhumanhistory,reflect thematerialsavailable toacivilizationaswell as thetechnologies developed throughout history and reveal much about social cultures. Learn about the history of spinning,weaving,dyeingandknittinginthewesternworldthroughlectures,photos, texts, samplesanddemonstrationsofvari-oustechniques. Braun, Diane • $75

Getting to Know Muslim Neighbors WS12-147 Thur,2/2/12to2/23/12•2-4pPrescott,Bldg1,Room205Learnmoreaboutthebeliefsandpracticeof Islamthroughreadings,lectures,discussionsandvideos.Inconjunctionwiththecourse,anoptionaltriptoamosque inPhoenixwillbeoffered. This opportunity to broaden perspectives on faithandfeelingsofMuslimsisguidedbytwoscholars,oneChris-tianandoneMuslim.Becomefamiliarwiththecultureandbeliefs, exploring beyond headlines, to engage the “heart-lines”ofMuslimpeople.Vogelaar, Pisamai & Harold • $70

Field Trip to a Mosque in Phoenix WS12-147A Fri, 2/24/12Asafollow-uptoGettingtoKnowMuslimNeighbors,thisisanoptionalfieldtriptovisittheBosnianMosqueinScottsdalefor Friday prayers. Vogelaar, Pisamai & Harold • $65 Best of Beethoven WS12-148 Wed,3/21/12to4/18/12•3-4:30pPrescott, Bldg 4, Room 102

Therearemanyurbanleg-ends about Ludwig vanBeethoven–hisdeafness,style of composing and his place in music. Be intro-duced to the real man who worked hard at com-posing,struggledwithhispersonal demons, and bywayofhisdetermination,created some of the great-est music ever composed. Throughoutthecourse,lis-ten to selections of music that span the breadth of

his life’swork:piano sonatas, chambermusic, concerti andsymphonies and choral works. Handouts included. Haff, Harry • $75


LanguagesBeginning French I WS12-149 Mon&Wed,1/30/12to3/7/12•7:15-8:15pPrescott,Bldg31,Room105Learn the basics of French including grammar andpronunciation from a native of Le Touquet in the north ofFrance.EngageinFrenchconversationandlearnaboutlifeinFrance.Theclassisdesignedforbeginnersaswellasanyonewanting to brush up on French skills from high school orcollege.PurchasethebookGrammaire Progressive du Français byMaiaGrégoire(orangecover),CLEInternational,availableat www.bookdepository.comforapprox.$27.(Not at the campusbookstore.)Clark, Nadia • $90

Beginning French II WS12-150 Mon&Wed,3/19/12to4/25/12•7:15-8:15pPrescott,Bldg31,Room105

A continuation of Beginning French I.Continue learning the basics of

French including grammar and pronunciation from a native ofLeTouquetinthenorth

of France. Engage in French conversation and learnaboutlifeinFrance.The class is designed for

beginnersaswellasanyonewanting to brush up on French

skills fromhighschoolorcollege.PurchasethebookGram-maire Progressive du FrançaisbyMaiaGrégoire(orangecover),CLEInternational,availableatwww.bookdepository.com for approx.$27.(Notatthecampusbookstore.)Clark, Nadia • $90

Conversational French WS12-151 Mon&Wed,1/30/12to3/7/12•6-7pWS12-152 Mon&Wed,3/19/12to4/25/12•6-7pPrescott,Bldg31,Room105Practice speaking French and improve the conversational skillsthatwillallowyoutocommunicateatthetravelstation,atacafé,atthefarmer’smarket,atthepostoffice,anddiscussnewsoftheday.TheclasswillbeconductedmainlyinFrenchwith some grammar explained in English if necessary. This is anopportunitytopracticeyourFrenchandgetcomfortablewith using the language in daily use. Clark, Nadia • $90

French for Travelers 1: Reading a French Menu WS12-153 Wed,2/1/12to3/7/12•1-2pPrescott, Bldg 3, Room 271 Fromamuse-bouchetofromage,Frenchmenuchoicescanbedauntingforthetraveler.Pronunciationtips,somegrammarclues and practice with authentic menus will give students the savoir-faire to make a French meal experience more enjoy-able.ForanylevelofFrenchlanguagelearner,learnhowtoselecteatingplaces,choosecoursesandexpresspreferences.Final class meeting includes tasting and comparing French cheeses. Recommended book and CD (available online forstudentpurchase):theBerlitz Speaking Your Language French Phrase Book (approx.$13).IfyouareconsideringtravelingtoTahitiwithEDventuresthisfall,thisclassisforyou!Beckman, Carolyn • $65

French for Travelers 2: Ordering a French Meal WS12-154 Wed,3/21/12to4/25/12•1-2pPrescott, Bldg 3, Room 271 ContinuetoexploreFrenchmenuchoices(Part1notrequired).ReviewandamplifybasicFrenchpronunciationandgrammarnecessary to decipher a French menu. Learn how to find rec-ommendedeatingplacesinParis,makereservationsandpaythe appropriate tip. We will use authentic French materials such asmenus,magazines,weekly guides andmaps. Finalclass will feature a tasting comparison with content agreed uponbyclassmembers.RecommendedbookandCD(avail-able online for student purchase): the Berlitz Speaking Your Language French Phrase Book(approx.$13).Beckman, Carolyn • $65

Introduction to Latin, Part I WS12-156 Tue&Thur,1/31/12to3/1/12•10-11aPrescott,Bldg2,Room208WhetheryouwanttoimproveverbalSATscoresordevelopreading,writingandspeakingskills,thestudyofLatinisakeyto modern Romance languages. This class is an introduction to the basics of the Latin language’s vocabulary, grammarandsyntax.BothnovicesandthosewantingtorefreshtheirknowledgeofLatinwillbenefit.Purchaseonlinetherequiredtextbook forbothPart Iand II:Wheelock’s Latin, 7th Edition (approx.$20).Braun, Diane • $80

Introduction to Latin, Part II WS12-157 Tue&Thur,3/20/12to4/19/12•10-11aPrescott,Bldg2,Room208A continuation of Introduction to Latin, Part I with morevocabulary, grammar and syntax basics. Both novices andthosewantingtorefreshtheirknowledgeofLatinwillbenefit.PurchaseonlinetherequiredtextbookforbothPartIandII:Wheelock’s Latin, 7th Edition(approx.$20). Braun, Diane • $80

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Beginning Russian WS12-155 Wed&Fri,2/1/12to3/9/12•6-7pPrescott, Bldg 3, Room 271Start to speak Russian from the first day working with a native Russian speaker and experienced instructor. Designed for beginnerswhowanttolearnthelanguageandgetacquaintedwith Russian culture and traditions, learn to communicateabouteverydaybasictopics,readsimpleshorttextsandwriteletters.PickuptheessentialsoftheRussianlanguage,gram-mar and elementary oral skills in a short time. Rivera, Tatyana • $90 Beginning Japanese Language and Culture WS12-158 Tue&Thur,2/28/12to3/29/12•6:30-8pPrescott, Bldg 4, Room 114 StudythedifferencesbetweenWesternandAsianculturesinthisbeginning Japanese languageandculturecourse.Havefun as we explore the culture of the Land of the Rising Sun andbecomefamiliarwiththepeopleandcustoms.LearntospeaksomebasicconversationalJapanese,practicegrammarandreadandwritesimpleKanji(Chinesecharacters).Noclass3/13 and 3/15. Adams, Kim • $90

Home & GardenThat’s Not So Hard! Home Management Basics WS12-159 Mon,1/30/12to3/5/12•4:30-6:30pPrescott,Bldg31,Room105Somewhere in the busy-nessofourlives,manyofthebasichome skills that used to bepassed from one generation to another have been lost. Skillslike ironing a shirt, changingatire,balancingacheckbook,sewingonabutton,andhowto write a “thank you” note.In this hands-on class, learnabout food basics, financialmanagement, basic etiquette,home safety, clothing careand home and vehicle maintenance. Includes $10 materials fee. Norman, Kim • $95

Home Organization: Beyond Feng Shui WS12-160 Tue&Thur,4/3/12&4/5/12•5-8pPrescott, Bldg 4, Room 121Createamazingtrendinteriorsinyourhomethatbringbal-anceandenergyintoyourpersonalspacesbyusingFengShuipracticesandtheBajaroMethod™.Learnhowtoharmonizeabeautifulspacethatisinterestingandpromotesgoodhealth,wealth,relationships, familyandcareer.Understandhowtointegrate simple low-cost decorating treatments into your home and make it your personal design. Cafazzo, Terri • $65

Edible Gardening in the High Country WS12-161 Thur,3/8/12•10a-noonPrescott, Bldg 4, Room 121 LearnhowtomakesureyourfruittreesALLbearabundantly.You’ll learn about grapes, berries and all things vegetablealongwithplantfoods,sprays,bugsandanever-increasingharvest. Dozens and dozens of fruiting varieties can help you increasetheediblesinyourlandscape. Lain, Ken • $50

Gardening for Newcomers WS12-162 Thur,4/12/12•10a-noonPrescott, Bldg 4, Room 121 This course is geared for those who want to know more or who are new to gardening in the mountains of Arizona. Learn how to plant in rocky,claysoilwithsuccess.Learn to schedule your local garden calendars so your gardening is timed perfectly. Set the irrigation clock for bestresults. Learn what grows easily and thrives at this altitude. Askallthequestionsyouwant.Lain, Ken • $50

Life SkillsHarmonizing Expectations for Veterans®WS12-163 Sat,1/28/12to3/3/12•8-10aPrescott, Bldg 4, Room 102 TheVeteranreturningtothe“familyunit”aftermilitaryservicearriveswithexpectationsabouthowthingswill and shouldbe. Issuesariseas theseexpectationsarenotmet.Avoidingconflict with partners, family and community, many vets“hunkerdown”andwonder,“Whathappenedtome?”and“WhatcanIdoaboutit?”Thiscommunity-based,relationshipskills course is for veterans onlyandprovidesinformation,insights and twelve skills to help the veteran make a successful re-entry to civilian life. $5 materials fee included. Moore, Richard • $45

Harmonizing Expectations at Home® WS12-164 Sat,1/28/12to3/3/12•10a-noonPrescott, Bldg 4, Room 102 Partners of veterans returning from military service often question, “What happened to my partner?” Re-entry tocivilianlifecanbestressfultotheveteranandthefamily.Thiscommunity-basedrelationshipskillstrainingcourseprovidesinformation, insights and twelve communication skills tohelp the partner support and stabilize the family unit byharmonizing expectations. $5 materials fee included. Moore, Richard • $45


Life Skills for Special NeedsZany Improv Acting for Special Needs WS12-165 Tue,1/31/12to3/6/12•6:30-8pPrescott, Bldg 4, Room 102In this introduction to theworldofzany improvisation, thetroupe of thespianswill perform skits, improv, pantomime,charades, laughable language and body language drama.Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in. Noexperiencenecessarytobeadramaqueenorking.Designed for those with special needs. Class is generously subsidized by Capstone Health Plan and Tri City Partnership.Lord, Sue • $35

No-Bake Cooking for Special Needs WS12-166 Tue,3/20/12to4/24/12•6-7:30pPrescott, Bldg 4, Room 123Learntopreparesimple,healthy,no-bakefoods.Instructionincludesfoodpreparation;equipmentandtoolusage;propersafetyandhygieneincooking;andhowtoreadarecipe.Enjoyeating the prepared foods at the end of each class. Designed for those with special needs. Class is generously subsidized by Capstone Health Plan and Tri City Partnership.Boehm, Karen • $35

Philosophy & SpiritualityWise Women Gathering WS12-167 Wed,1/18/12to2/22/12•1-3pPrescott, Bldg 32, Room 113Who are the wise women? How do we find wisdom in our-selves first, then share itwith others?Discovering our giftsin the company of other women is a life-changing experi-ence. Wisdom is a powerful tool and can make the difference betweennavigating life thoughtfullyorbeingcaughtup inthedrama.Excerptsfromaselectedbookwillbeourguideindiscussion and sharing.Harris, Denelle • $55

The Nature of Sound WS12-168 Wed,2/1/12to3/7/12•10-11aPrescott, Bldg 4, Room 121Explore how sound hasbeenusedthroughouthistorytoupliftthe spirit and heal physical and emotional challenges. Experi-ence the most ancient instrumental sound sources of wooden and skin drums, didgeridoos, crystal and Tibetan singingbowls.Learntohearandfeeltherichtexturesofthehumanvoice—chanting,toningand harmonic singing. McGonigal, Rian • $65 Soul Coaching® WS12-169 Wed,2/1/12to3/7/12•11a-noonPrescott, Bldg 4, Room 121The aim of Soul Coaching® is to align your inner spiritual life with your outer life. This system clears awaymental, emo-tional and physical clutter helping individuals hear the mes-sages within and discover true purpose and inner wisdom. Usingguidedvisualizationsthefourelementsbecomeguidesonthejourney.Reachintothewellspringofyourbeingandbringforththetruthofthesoul.Joinusforanamazingexpe-rientialintroductiontothisuniquetransformativesystemcre-atedbyDeniseLinn.McGonigal, Maria • $65

Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) WS12-170 Wed,2/1/12to3/7/12•2-4pPrescott, Bldg 4, Room 121 Get step-by-step instruction and repetitive techniques ofself-inducedtrancestatesforstressrelieforchangingbehav-iors. NLP is a guide to a deeper understanding of how to develop instant rapport and learn to use the mind to guide and succeed in any context. Work to eliminate phobias,increase skills in sports, music, relationships and overall self-development. Kravetz, Aaron • $90

Developing Your Intuition WS12-171 Tue,3/20/12to4/10/12•1-2:30pPrescott, Bldg 4, Room 121Learnwhatittakestomakethat“sixthsense”workforyou.Explore sensory preferences, psychometry, the pendulum,handwriting analysis, palmistry and other tools on a pathof self-empowerment and making optimal choices. Otherguideswillbeintroducedincludingexercisesinself-centeringplus discoveries with the chakras. Levin, Carol • $65

Dreams: Your Magic Mirror WS12-172 Tue&Thur,4/24/12&4/26/12•5-8pPrescott, Bldg 4, Room 121Discover your own ability to use your dreams for insight,relaxationandhealing.Gainabetterunderstandingoftheirmeaningsandfindoutabouttoolstoassistyourdreamcon-nection. Explore the latest in sleep research involving dream states. You will utilize various exercises and journaling oppor-tunities. Activate your dream catcher! Cafazzo, Terri • $65

PhotographyDigital Photography Series, Pt. 1: I’ve Got A Digital Camera, Now What? WS12-173 Mon,1/30/12to2/13/12•3:30-6pPrescott,Bldg19,Room224WS12-174 Wed,2/1/12to2/15/12•11a-1:30pPrescott,Bldg19,Room208WS12-175 Sat,2/4/12to2/18/12•10a-12:30pPrescott,Bldg19,Room206WS12-176 Wed,4/4/12to4/18/12•11a-1:30pPrescott,Bldg19,Room208

Part1inseries.Learnaboutyour digital camera along with basic photo editing,sizing,printingandemailing.Must have basic computerskills. Bring your camera and manual. Sign up early — classes are limited to 12 students and fill up fast!

Sagan, Keith • $75


Digital Photography Series, Pt. 2: Photoshop Elements, The Next Step WS12-177 Sat,4/7/12&4/14/12•10a-12:30pPrescott,Bldg19,Room206Part 2 in the series. Prerequisite: “I’ve Got a Digital Camera, Now What?”Learnhowtosuperimposephotos,apply fauxmatting and hone your advanced photo-editing skills using AdobePhotoshopElements.Sagan, Keith • $70

Digital Photography Series, Pt. 3: Photoshop Elements, Practical ApplicationsWS12-178 Sat,4/21/12•10a-5pWS12-179 Sat,4/28/12•10a-5pPrescott,Bldg19,Room206Part 3 in the series. Prerequisite: “I’ve Got a Digital Camera, Now What?” and “Photoshop Elements: The Next Step.” Learn about layers and all the excitingnew tools and features ofPhotoshop Elements for digital photo manipulation. Sagan, Keith • $75

I Want to Know More about My Digital Camera! WS12-180 Wed,2/22/12to2/29/12•11a-1:30pPrescott,Bldg19Room208WS12-181 Sat,2/25/12&3/3/12•10a-12:30pPrescott,Bldg19,Room206 For those who have digi-talSLRorhigh-end“pointand shoot” cameras, thiscourse builds on the class“I’ve Got a Digital Cam-era, Now What?” Learnto shoot photographs using aperture settings,shutter speed and camera presets. ISO, quality, exposureandflash intensity settingswill be covered.Therewill be afocus on hands-on camera work. Bring your camera, cable and manual. Sagan, Keith • $70

Fine Art Photography: Starting Your Own Photo Business, Part 1 WS12-182 Sat,1/28/12to3/3/12•10a-noonPrescott, Bldg 3, Room 204 (first meeting only); Bldg19,Room207Improvethequalityofyourimageswiththeintentiontosellthemortohavethemondisplayinanartgalleryorlocalbusi-ness.Defineexactlywhata“fineart”imageisandhowbesttoshoot,workwithRAWfiles,printandprepareyourworkforsaleandpresentation.Fieldtripswillbeincludedforlocationshoots and visits to working galleries in the area. Prerequisite: advanced photography background using a DSLR camera and image editing. Neely, David • $100

Fine Art Photography: Starting Your Own Photo Business, Part 2 WS12-183 Sat,3/24/12to4/28/12•10a-noonPrescott,Bldg19,Room207Continuation of Fine Art Photography: Starting Your OwnPhoto Business. Field trips will be included for locationshoots and visits to working galleries in the area. Prerequisite: advanced photography background using a DSLR camera and image editing.Neely, David • $100

RecreationLadies’ Defensive Pistol Shooting WS12-184 Wed,2/1/12to3/7/12•6-8p WS12-185 Wed,3/21/12to4/25/12•6-8pPrescott, Bldg 4, Room 116 Learn the essential self-protection skills every woman should have. Examine threat scenarios, effective responses, avoid-ance techniques, firearm safety, pistol marksmanship andhome and personal defense. Tuition includes range fees. No firearms or ammo allowed on YC campuses. Student suppliesammunition.Ammomaybepurchasedandfirearmsareavailableforrentalatrangefacility.Last two classes at High Noon Indoor Shooting Parlour in PV meet from 4 - 7 pm. Seibert, Sherrie • $135

Beginning Defensive Pistol Shooting WS12-186 Mon,Wed&Fri,2/6,2/8&2/10/12•3-5pWS12-187 Mon,Wed&Fri,3/19,3/21&3/23/12•3-5pPrescott,Bldg4,Room115Learnhowtochooseafirearmforpersonalprotection,safehandling and home storage. Learn Arizona laws regarding useoffirearmsforself-defenseandbasicprinciplesofmarks-manship. Student supplies ammunition. No firearms or ammunition allowed on YC campuses.Ammomaybepurchasedandfirearmsareavailableforrentalatrangefacil-ity. Last class meeting held at High Noon Indoor Shooting Par-lour in PV from 10 am - 5 pm with 1-hour lunch break. Seibert, Matt • $100

Refuse to Be a Victim WS12-188 Thur,2/16/12&2/23/12•6-8pWS12-189 Thur,3/22/12&3/29/12•6-8pPrescott,Bldg4,Room115Protect yourself and your family from today’s crimi-nal. Attend the Refuse to Be a Victim® crimeprevention and personal safety seminar from the National Rifle Associa-tion. Get the tools needed to develop a personal safety strategy including: informa-tion on the psychology of the criminal mind; home andphone security; automobile and travel security; personaland technological security; self-defense tools and train-ing options. $6 materials fee payable to the instructor at the first class. Seibert, Matt & Sherrie • $80


Online & Telephone Registration for Summer 2012College for Kids begins March 19 928-717-7755 or www.yc.edu/college4kids

Just for KidsFlights of Imagination: After School Program WS12-190 Mon,Tue&Thur,1/30/12to2/9/12•3:15-5:15pWS12-191 Mon,Tue&Thur,2/13/12to2/23/12•3:15-5:15pWS12-192 Mon,Tue&Thur,2/27/12to3/8/12•3:15-5:15pWS12-193 Mon,Tue&Thur,3/19/12to3/29/12•3:15-5:15pWS12-194 Mon,Tue&Thur,4/9/12to4/19/12•3:15-5:15pWS12-195 Mon,Tue&Thur,4/23/12to5/3/12•3:15-5:15pPrescott, Bldg 4, Room 123Onamoreflexible2-week schedule. Joinusafter school forfun, mentoring and homework help. In addition to somestudytime,studentswillkeepbusywithhandwork,painting,sculpting,outdoorgamesandotheractivitiesinthishands-onSteiner-Waldorf style program. Open to grades 1 through 6. Shinohara, Jennifer • $90

Flights of Imagination: Hands-on HomeschoolWS12-196 Tue&Thur,1/31/12to3/8/12•11a-1p WS12-197 Tue&Thur,3/20/12to4/26/12•11a-1pPrescott, Bldg 4, Room 123Take a flight to an imaginary world created for homeschool kids. Join us to travel the world learning foreign languages. Therewillbetimeforcreativehandwork,painting,sculptingand games. Kidswill explore their imaginations guided bytheir passions and interests and create activities in this Steiner-basedclass.All materials included. Shinohara, Jennifer • $135

Beginning Japanese Language and Culture (Ages 9-12/Grades 4-6) WS12-198 Tue&Thur,1/31/12to2/23/12•4:30-6pPrescott,Bldg1,Room205Have fun learn-ing basic Japanesee x p r e s s i o n s a n d s t u d y i n g J a p a -nese culture. Learn greetings,thecolors,days of the week,and how to count in Japanese. We will singsongs,hearsto-ries, sample foodsand write Kanji char-acters(JapanesestyleofwritingoriginallyfromChina).No experience necessary. Adams, Kim • $85

Beginning Japanese Language and Culture (Ages 14-19/Grades 9-12) WS12-199 Tue&Thur,1/31/12to2/23/12•6:30-8pPrescott,Bldg1,Room205HavefunlearningJapaneseexpressions,vocabularyandbasicgrammar. Increase your understanding of Japanese culture,customs and holidays. We will practice conversational Japa-nese, reading andwriting theHiragana alphabet andKanjicharacters(writingfromChina).No experience necessary.Adams, Kim • $85

Beginning Japanese Language and Culture (Ages 13-15/Grades 7-9) WS12-200 Tue&Thur,2/28/12to3/29/12•4:30-6pPrescott,Bldg1,Room205HavefunlearningJapaneseexpressions,vocabularyandbasicgrammar. Increase your understanding of Japanese culture,customs and holidays. We will practice conversational Japa-nese, reading andwriting theHiragana alphabet andKanjicharacters(writingfromChina).No experience necessary. (No classes 3/13 and 3/15/12.)Adams, Kim • $85

Science & NatureBirds of Prey in the Prescott Area WS12-201 Thur,2/16/12•9a-5pPrescott, Bldg 4, Room 121 Become familiar with variousbirds of prey known as rap-tors—falcons,eagles,hawks,etc. — that inhabit centralArizona. Search for raptors in Chino Valley and Prescott onan afternoon field trip with a local birding expert. Lunch is on your own. Pranter, Bonnie • $70

Beginning Birding Workshop WS12-202 Mon&Wed,4/9/12&4/11/12•8a-noonPrescott, Bldg 4, Room 121 The Prescott area with its grasslands, forest/woodland andriparian habitats is home to an interesting variety of birds.Learnallaboutthehobbyofbirdwatching—birdidentifica-tion,binocularuse,fieldguides—andthebestlocationstowatchbirdsinPrescott’sdiversenaturalhabitats.The second class will be a field trip to local birding sites. The instructor is a localbirdingexpert.Pranter, Bonnie • $70

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DAY TRIPSSteam Boating Canyon Lake Friday, February 17 #021712

Cruise sec luded waterways and relax while you admire the breathtakingflora and fauna of the lower Sonoran desert and hear the legends and lore of the Superstition Mountains. This ishome to bighorn

sheep,coyote,deer,bobcatsandmountainlionsalongwithbaldeagles,hawks,vulturesandmanyothernativespecies.Stunning rock formations line the waterways and you will learn about the geological history. Includes optional shortnature hike. Activity Rating: 1 *CJ $159 per person (Includes transportation, box lunch, cruise, guide, admission.) Departs 7:30AM from Prescott campus. PleasereservebyFebruary3.

Drive to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon Friday, March 2 #030212•Friday,March23#032312Saturday, March 24 #032412•Friday, April 6 #040612Friday, May 4 #050412Follow Diamond Creek as it winds through Peach Springs Canyon—theonlyroadaccesstothebottomoftheGrandCanyon. The road crosses and follows the creek as you are transported down canyon to the banks of the ColoradoRiver. You will enjoy a picnic lunch with an optional walk the last mile to the river through a narrow canyon with flowing stream. Activity Rating: 1-2.$139 per person (Includes transportation, box lunch, permit fees, field guide.) Departs 8AM from Prescott campus. Please reserve at least two weeks in advance.

Photograph the Grand Canyon (2 days/1 night) Thursday&Friday,March8-9 #030812Photograph and experience the Grand Canyon with a profes-sionalphotographerwhohasbeenteachingatYavapaiCol-lege formore than20years.KeithSaganwillbe theguideand instructor for two days while this small group explores the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to take photographs. Learnthebesttechniquestocapturetheconstantlychanginglightconditions,stunningrockformations,wildlife,incrediblebeautyandcharacteroftheCanyon.Fortheintermediateoradvanced photographer with a good working knowledge of the camera. Activity Rating: 2. $395 per person/$140 single occupancy supplement - Trip discounts do not apply. (Includes transporta-tion, 1-night accommodation on the South Rim, box lunches, instruction and all admission fees. Nature provides the stunning views!) Departs 7:30 AM from Prescott campus.PleasereservebyFeb.16.

Get Your Kicks on Route 66! Friday, March 30 #033012

Spend a day with us as we travel the “Mother Road”from Ash Fork to Oatmanandexplorethe remnants of this important Chicago to L.A. thorough-fare.Beginningwitha stop in Seligman,we’ll motor on tovisit the Route 66

MuseuminKingmanandlearnabouttheevolutionoftravel.Backontheroad,we’llwindupatalivingghosttowninOat-manandseealivereenactmentofanoldwestshootout,wilddonkeysroamingthestreetsandmanymoresightsyouwon’tsee anywhere else! Activity Rating: 1.$125 per person (Includes transportation, box lunch, instruction, and all admission fees.) Departs 7AM from Prescott campus.PleasereservebyMar.19.

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EDventures in Learning – Travel to learn and explore your world!At EDventures, our tour leaders are eager to share their knowledge and enthusiasm for the colorful local history, fascinating cultures and natural features as you travel the southwest with us!

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Grand Canyon West: Hualapai Skywalk & GC Caverns Friday, April 13 #041312

Explore Grand Canyon Caverns,one of the largest natural limestone caverns in the U.S. Take the tour underground to the cavern filled with history. Then we’ll head to theGrand Canyon Skywalk — 4,000feet above the

GrandCanyon—and take in thebreathtakingviews.BuiltbytheHualapaitribe,theSkywalkisahorseshoe-shapedsteelframewithglassfloorandsides thatprojectsabout70 feetfrom the canyon rim. Bring a sack lunch. Activity Rating: 2.$245 per person - Trip discounts do not apply. (Includes transportation, instruction, permit, Leg-acy Gold admission and dinner.) Departs 7AM from Prescott campus.PleasereservebyMarch30.

Crown King & the Southern Bradshaws Saturday, April 14 #041412Thehistoryoftheregion’shistoricgoldminescomestolife!TravelalongthewindingroadsbesidetheoldrailroadsoftheBradshaws,climbtherailroadswitchbacksthatpassthehis-toric mines dotting the surrounding hillsides and enjoy the magnificent views as you top out at the summit. A visit to theCrownKingGeneralStore transportsyouback in time.Includesdrivingover somebumpy roads.Activity Rating: 1. *CJ $109 per person (Includes transportation, box lunch, instruction and admission.) Departs 8AM from Prescott campus. PleasereservebyMarch30.

Bagdad Mine Tour Tuesday, April 17 #041712 Getaguidedtourofanopen-pitcopper/molybdenummine.Hearthehistoryofthisminingoperationbeginningwiththe1882 stake claim and learn the steps involved in mining and processingofcopper.We’llstopforlunchatalocalBagdadrestaurant,onyourown.Activity Rating: 1.$99 per person - Trip discounts do not apply. (Includes transportation, mine tour, instruction.) Departs 8AM from Prescott campus.PleasereservebyApril3.

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Verde Valley Viticulture & Wine Tour Thursday,April19#041912Arizona has the perfect cli-mate for wine grapes — hot daytime temperatures and cool nights — and the vine-yards in the Verde Valley arehighly regarded. Start the day with an educational overview of the Viticulture programontheYavapaiCollegeVerdeVal-leycampus.TakethebeautifulbackroadtovisitPageSpringsWinery and enjoy the art and more wine tasting opportuni-ties in Jerome. Tastings are not included in the price. Activity Rating: 1. *J$119 per person (Includes transportation, box lunch, viticulture program tour and wine appreciation instruction.) Departs 8AM from Prescott campus. PleasereservebyApril5.

Rock Art Ranch & La Posada Friday, April 27 #042712

Step back in time witha visit to Chevelon Can-yononRockArtRanch,home to one of the fin-est ancient petroglyphs in the world on a pr i -vately-owned ranch. The full tour includes a visit to the cowboymuseum,workingranchand a petroglyph tour. Learn about the history

ofranching,theHashknifeCattleCompanyandmilitaryandIndianactivityinthearea.Completethedaywithdinner(onyourown)attheTurquoiseRoomlocated inthebeautifullyrestoredFredHarveyHotel,LaPosadainWinslow.Activity Rat-ing: 1-2 *CV$149 per person (Includes transportation, box lunch, instruction and ranch tour admission.) Departs 7AM from Prescott campus.Pleasereserveby April 13.



Tracking Arizona’s Ghost Railroads Saturday,April28 #042812TracksomeoftheghostrailsaroundthePrescottarea,learn-ingabouttherailroadsthatcametoNorthernArizonawiththeAtlantic&Pacific in1882.Thencamethebranchlines,thePrescott&ArizonaCentral,theSantaFe,Prescott&Phoe-nix,UnitedVerde&Pacific,VerdeValleyRRandthePrescott& Eastern plus hundred of miles of logging railroads. Your guide has studied local railroads for over 25 years. Activity Rat-ing: 1-2. $99 per person - Trip discounts do not apply. (Includes transportation and instruction.) Departs 8AM from Prescott campus. Bring sack lunch, water and camera.PleasereservebyApr.13.

Canyon de Chelly Adventure (2 days/1 night) Wednesday&Thursday,May9-10 #050912

The cultural resources of Canyon de Chelly include distinctive architecture,artifacts and rock art. The canyon sustains a living community of Navajo people connected with the beautiful landscapeand its great historical and spiritual significance. Take a tour into the can-yon with Navajo guides. En route, enjoy lunch inthe Petrified Forest and visit the historic HubbellTrading Post in Ganado. Activity Rating: 1-2. *CV$449 per person dou-ble occupancy/$100

single occupancy supplement - Trip discounts do not apply. (Includes transportation, lodging, meals, instruction, driving tour of the canyon, permits and admission fees.) Departs at 7AM. Please reserve by April 20.

Trip departure times and locations are noted under individual trip descriptions. Departure times on the final itinerary are firm. No refunds will be issued for missed vans. All trips depart from Yavapai College main campus at 1100 E. Sheldon St. in Prescott. Vans meet at the flagpole in the center of campus. If an alternate pickup location is available,itisdenotedbythefollowingsymbols:*CJ = Cordes Junction *CV = Camp Verde *J = Jerome

Discounts cannot be combined and do not apply to single supplement fees. Not all trips are discounted.Please notify us of any mobility restrictions, dietary restrictions (for trips that include meals), and/or hearing/vision impairment prior to the trip so we may ensure your safe and enjoyable experience.

Let EDventures design a regional trip for your group or family. We are happy to plan and make all the arrangements for yournextgroupouting.Whetherit’sonedayoramulti-dayadventureyouare looking for,wecanhelpplanandmakearrangements, provide knowledgeable tour leaders andturn it into a fun and educational trip! Call EDventures at 717-7755tofindoutmore!

Reservation PolicyPlease reserve early! Arrangementsmust bemadewell inadvanceof the trip.We regret any cancellations, butmini-mumenrollmentsmustbeconfirmedasnotedonthedescrip-tion or at least two weeks in advance.

**Don’t forget – OLLI members get 10% off! ****Travel with your family and friends! Groups of 3 or more registering together get 10% OFF! **

Rafting the Bottom of the Grand Canyon Saturday, May 12 #051212This one-day rafting trip of the Grand Canyon is full of edven-tures! Join us on a rafting excur-sion with the Hualapai River Runners. Your guide will navi-gate the Colorado River white water (plan on getting wet!)and relate the history and cul-ture of the Hualapai people. Lunchinthecanyon,thentakean optional hike to a natural waterfall. A helicopter ride will transport you back to the rim.Dinner at the Diamond Creek Restaurant(onyourown)beforeheading home. Experience the Canyon like never before!Activity Rating: 2.$519 per person - Trip discounts do not apply. (Includes ground transportation, box lunch, permit fees, field guide, raft excursion, helicopter fare.) Departs 5:45AM from Prescott campus. Please reserve byApril27.

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Island Dreaming: Cruise the Marquesas Islands Tour leader: Noelle Elliott, who has traveled the islands extensively Cruise aboard an inter-island freighter departing from Tahiti, traveling among the six inhabited Marquesas Islands and experience the relaxed island cultures, soft ocean breezes, stunning volcanic mountains, verdant jungles and clear ocean blue!

Cost: $5,649 •Dormitory-styleaccommodations;limitedoptionstoupgradetocabin

•Airfarefrom/toLAXtoPapeete,Tahiti

•Allmealsincludedonboardandontheislands

•LandexcursionsledbyEnglishspeakingguidesprovideaneducationalfocus on the cultures, history, arts and crafts, music, archaeology, flora and fauna, foods, hiking and scuba diving

•Optionalpackagesavailableforpurchaseincludefishing,scubadiving,helicopter ride, etc.

Find out more!Tuesday, January 10 at 10 a.m. RSVP 928.717.7755 Light refreshments. No purchase required. Don’t wait — space is limited. Deadline to reserve is February 20, 2012

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Spring 2012 Community Education Catalog