Winter 2015 Communiversity Catalog of Classes

Winter 2015 January 19th – May 10th Issue #166

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Thanks:UMKC, Kansas City Metropolitan Libraries, City in Motion, Westport Roanoke Community Center, UMKC School of Medicine, and to the many individuals who have shared their homes and businesses. Communiversity depends upon the good will of individuals and organizations from both the University and the community in providing meeting facili-ties for classes. We thank you for your donations of rooms.

Special Thanks To:The many volunteers who teach our classes, distribute our catalogs and register our participants.The Communiversity Advisory Board, Regina Compernolle, Travis Dixon, Marcia Roberts, John Pearse, and the Office of Student Involvement Staff. Funding assistance by Swinney Recreation Center at UMKC.The Communiversity Web Site was designed by Rick Mareske with assistance from David Ta. Our database with online class searches, an online registration cart and much more was created by Ling Li.

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DISCLAIMER: All opinions expressed in Communiversity classes and course descriptions are those of the convener(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Communiversity, UMKC or the Office of Student Involvement.An easier to read map which includes metered parking lots may be found at: http://www.umkc.edu/maps

COMMUNIVERSITY STAFFRick Mareske—Program Coordinator Assisted by UMKC Student Workstudy Employees and the Office of Student Involvement

CATALOG PRODUCTIONThe Communiversity Staff

COVER & INSIDE ARTRegina Compernolle, multimedia cartoonist

People teaching people since 1970This is Communiversity’s Winter 2015 issue #166. Communiversity is published five times per year in August, October, January, March and May. Each issue of Communiversity introduces you to a world of people and ideas through classes, events and services unique to this area. Today there is no other metropolitan area in the entire country with an all-volunteer program that offers such a variety of classes at our nominal price. Whether you take a class, offer a class, or advertise a seminar or business, Communiversity is a great place to reach people who enjoy learning and experiencing life. You can find us at: Communiversity/UMKC, Office of Student Involvement, Student Union, Suite 320, 5100 Cherry, KCMO 64110 or http://info.umkc.edu/getinvolved/commu/.

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ARTS & CRAFTS ......................................... 3DANCE ...........................................................8MUSIC .......................................................... 11PERFORMANCE ..........................................12PHOTOGRAPHY ..........................................12

SKILLS & STUDIES—12MONEY ...................................................... 12BUSINESS & COMMUNICATION ................14PRACTICAL SKILLS ....................................16HOME & GARDEN .......................................16LANGUAGE .................................................18PEOPLE’S LAW ...........................................18COMPUTERS ...............................................18SCIENCE & PHILOSOPHY ..........................18HISTORY & CULTURE .................................20CAREERS ....................................................20

FOOD—21PANTRY .......................................................21ETHNIC .......................................................21DRINK ..........................................................22

HEALTH—22YOGA & TAI CHI ...................................... 22NUTRITION ..................................................23HEALING ......................................................23FITNESS ......................................................24

ME & YOU—24SINGLES ......................................................24RELATIONSHIPS .........................................24PARENTING .................................................24SELF DEVELOPMENT ................................26SELF HEALING ............................................26

INNER PATHS—27SPIRITUALITY .............................................27MEDITATION ................................................28 PSYCHIC ......................................................30PHILOSOPHY ..............................................31

OUTER PATHS—31MARTIAL ARTS ............................................31RECREATION ..............................................31TRIPS & TOURS ..........................................31SOCIAL CONCERNS ...................................32

ONLINE CLASSES—32ED2GO/COMMUNIVERSITY .......................32

CALENDAR BY DAY ....................................34REGISTRATION FORM ...............................35

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#1001A or BLearn to KnitHave you ever wanted to learn how to knit? We will learn the basics of casting on, knitting and purling, and cast off. Please bring $20 to class for materials.CONVENER: Kellie Waldron CLASS FEE: $16.00Sec. A: 3 sessions; Mondays, beginning, January 26; 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Central Library, Chairman’s Office, 14 W. 10th St, Kansas City, MO 64105, NE corner of Baltimore & 10th; LIMIT: 5Sec. B: 3 sessions; Mondays, beginning, March 09; 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Plaza Library, Small Room, 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64112; LIMIT: 5

#1002 A, B, C or DFigure DrawingJoin us in a relaxed setting where you can do a lot of figure drawing. We cycle through several quick one minute gesture drawings, then gradually work up to longer fifteen minute drawings. This class is open to all levels of artists; beginners to seasoned. This class is non-instructive; guidance and advice is given on request. Easels and drawing horses are provided. Please bring your art materials and sup-plies and a one-time fee of $45 to the first class for model fee and room rental.CONVENER: Jeff Widener (913-788-3467)Email: [email protected] FEE: $18.00Sec. A: 5 sessions; Wednesdays, beginning, January 28; Sec. B: 5 sessions; Wednesdays, beginning, March 04Sec. C: 5 sessions; Wednesdays, beginning, April 08; Sec. D: 5 sessions; Wednesdays, beginning, May 13; MEETS: 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM; Buena Vista Studio, 4301 W. 51st St., Roeland Park, Ks, I-35 to Roe; Roe south to 51st Street; 51st Street east to Buena Vista; LIMIT: 12

#1003 A or BCreate a Personal MandalaJackie Denning will show you a very simple way to create a personal mandala. Anyone can do this even if you think you cannot draw. It is very relaxing and meditative. Once you take this workshop, you can make many more on your own. This project is good for any age and it is good for the soul. Jackie Denning is a native Kansas City artist who works in ceramics, textiles, printmak-ing and painting. She celebrates the city with her Kansas City themed block prints. Bring $7 to class for materials.CONVENER: Jackie Denning (727-420-2596)Email: [email protected]: jackiedenningart.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Friday, January 23; Sec. B: 1 session; Monday, April 13; MEETS: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM; Westport Roanoke Community Center, 3601 Roanoke, KCMO, West on 39th Street, Roanoke is 1 light past SW Trafficway, take a right on Roanoke, go 3 blocks, after 2 blocks road turns to brick, Community Center is on the right; LIMIT: 15

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#1004 ABasic AirbrushingLearn basic airbrushing techniques and fundamen-tals including set up and equipment care. You’ll be engaged in an intense two hour session and will create your own wearable art on a t-shirt. Bring $15 to class for materials.CONVENER: Daniel Rowland Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, March 07; 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Brush Creek Community Center, 3801 Brush Creek Blvd., KCMO; LIMIT: 10

#1006 ALetterpress StationeryUsing a vintage printing press and individual pieces of hand-set metal type, create some luxurious stationery notecards perfect to give away as a gift or to keep for yourself. This relief printing process is the same technology that Johannes Gutenberg used in the 15th century to create the first printed Bible, but it’s widely used today for upscale social stationery, such as business cards, greeting cards, and invitations. Chuck is a production manager for a book publisher in Kansas City and has been practicing the “book arts” for more than 15 years. Please send $20 for handout and materials to The Craftboy Workshop at the address below.CONVENER: Chuck Harper (816-547-1176)Email: [email protected]: www.craftboyworkshop.comCLASS FEE: $14.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, April 04; 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM; The Craftboy Workshop, 5622 Locust, KCMO 64110; LIMIT: 6

#1007 ABookbinding: Pocket JournalLooking for an Analog (ink on paper) equivalent to your Digital device (smartphone, tablet or e-reader)? This little book is perfect for carrying in your pocket or bag to keep track of your schedule or jotting down anything from your brilliant ideas to your grocery list. The Hedgehog is an unabashed knock-off of the popular Moleskine journals and demonstrates the basics of hand-bookbinding. Please send $20 for handout and materials to The Craftboy Workshop at the address below.CONVENER: Chuck Harper (816-547-1176)Email: [email protected]: www.craftboyworkshop.comCLASS FEE: $14.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, April 04; 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM; The Craftboy Workshop, 5622 Locust St, Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 6

#1005 A or BWood Fired RakuIn the first session we will learn basic hand-build-ing techniques and produce pieces to be bisqued, glazed and raku-fired. In the second session we’ll glaze fire our hand-built work. Be prepared to cut some wood and stoke the kiln to maintain temperature of 1950° F. The pots can be completed in the afternoon. Please send $35 for materials and firing to the Back Door Pottery. If it rains, we will reschedule the second meeting. You may bring lunch or hotdogs to roast.CONVENER: Rebecca Koop (816-483-6964)Email: [email protected]: www.backdoorpottery.comCLASS FEE: $14.00Sec. A: 2 sessions; Saturdays, beginning, March 21; Sec. B: 2 sessions; Saturdays, beginning, April 11; MEET: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM; Back Door Pottery, 3922 St. John Ave., KCMO, 64123; LIMIT: 10

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4 WINTER ‘15 FREE FOR UMKC STUDENTS REGISTER BY PHONE! 816-235-1407#1008 AIntro to LeathercraftIt’s better with leather. Learn basic skills to create a simple tooled leather wrist band. You will be able to stamp a design and dye this project, as well as learn about leather resources and techniques. Pre-senters are Mike, owner of Thomas Leatherworks and Sheryl creativity coach, owner of Dare to Dab-ble. Bring $15 to class for materials and supplies. Dare to Dabble is a teaching arts studio. Leather projects are taught in “I can do that” classes.CONVENER: Sheryl Godsy & Mike Godsy (816-287-1531)Email: [email protected]; Website: www.daretodabble.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, March 24; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; Dare to Dabble, 1329 Swift, North Kansas City, Mo 64116; LIMIT: 15

#1009 AAlcohol Ink Jewelry, I Can Do That!These little bottles of ink are really fun and have loads of amazing applications. In this “I can do that” class we will explore alcohol ink on two dif-ferent surfaces. We’ll show you how to add texture with stamps and embellish your work to create a stunning pendant. Please bring $15 to class for sup-plies. Dare to Dabble is Kansas City’s teaching arts studio where jewelry making is just one of many creative mediums available in open studio.CONVENER: Sheryl Godsy (816-287-1531)Email: [email protected]; Website: www.daretodabble.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, January 27; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; Dare to Dabble, 1329 Swift, North Kansas City, Mo 64116; LIMIT: 15

#1010 ACircle Bouquet—One Night WonderYou say you’ve never painted on canvas? Dare to Dabble’s instructor will walk you through the steps of creating an acrylic painting of a beautiful spring circle bouquet. We’ll provide the ambiance to inspire your creativity and the supplies. Best of all, at the end of this class you will have a finished painting to take home and brag about. Bring $20 to class for materials.CONVENER: Erin Pearce (816-287-1531)Email: [email protected]; Website: www.daretodabble.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, April 28; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; Dare to Dabble, 1329 Swift, North Kansas City, Mo 64116; LIMIT: 15

#1011 AMarvelous Mosaic TileExplore the magic of mosaic while you create a trivet or art piece using our “buffet” of tes-serae (glass and ceramic tiles). You will learn how to create a design with a new quick set adhesive and grout your piece. Dare to Dabble is a teaching arts studio. Mosaic projects are just one of many creative mediums available in open studio. Bring $20 material fee to class.CONVENER: Sheryl Godsy (816-287-1531)Email: [email protected]: www.daretodabble.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, February 24; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; Dare to Dabble, 1329 Swift, North Kansas City, Mo 64116; LIMIT: 15

#1012 ABohemian Upcycled LightingAre you into up cycling? Have you been pining away and thinking, I can do that …someday? “Dare to Dabble” with a project that will give your old Christmas lights a new use. Recycle some plastic cups with fabric remnants to create a bohemian lighting effect for your bedroom, porch or gypsy wagon! We’ll supply the tools, the supplies and the know how to prevent a Pinterest TM fail! We’ll have a fun pile of material scraps to choose from or bring coordinating fabric pieces or fat quarters with your favorite color scheme. Bring $20 to class for materials. Upcycle projects are just one of many creative mediums taught in “I can do that” classes at Dare to Dabble.CONVENER: Sheryl Godsy (816-287-1531)Email: [email protected]: www.daretodabble.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, May 05; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; Dare to Dabble, 1329 Swift, North Kansas City, Mo 64116; LIMIT: 15

#1013 AGet Waxy—Encaustic Mixed Media Soul CollageEncaustic paint-ing means to burn into a surface us-ing a heat source and beeswax

and with some practice can be just like any other painting method. We will collage photographs, drawings, and other found items to create a mixed media collage piece for your home. Looking to create something personal? Adding words to your work gives special meaning to your piece and provides daily inspiration. Class is for beginners to advanced students.CONVENER: Stacy Krieg Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00 + $30.00 material fee = $40.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, February 21; 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; Livestock Exchange Building, 1600 Genessee, Ste. 408, Kansas City, MO; LIMIT: 6

#1014 A or BIntro to Alcohol InksExperience the joy of creating one of a kind works of art with alcohol ink. Alcohol ink is specially formulated to create interesting patterns and effects and can be applied easily to a variety of different materials. In this class, you’ll learn several techniques to apply alcohol ink. You will make a set of four coasters using square ceramic tiles. Once you learn the technique, the possibilities are never-ending! Please bring $8 to class to cover additional materials.CONVENER: Bethany Howe (816-813-1838)Email: [email protected]: catchbeeswithhoney.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, March 05; 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Wednesday, April 08; 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM; MEETS: Sew Bee U, 301 W. 89th St. KC, MO 64114; LIMIT: 6

#1015 A or BQuilted Table Runner for BeginnersLearn basic piecing and quilting techniques to com-plete a table runner in an afternoon. The pieces are precut for you with the precision of the Accuquilt die cutter and it finishes at approximately 14” x 46”. Please bring $20 to class for additional materials.CONVENER: Bethany Howe (816-813-1838)Email: [email protected]: catchbeeswithhoney.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Friday, February 06; 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Friday, April 24; 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM; MEETS: Sew Bee U, 301 W. 89th St. KC, MO 64114; LIMIT: 6

#1016 ABatikLearn the colorful art of batik wax-resist dyeing technique. In the first session you will create a line drawing on fabric using wax and traditional tjanting tools. In the second session we’ll color in our designs using permanent cold water dyes to create a beautiful piece of fiber art. Please bring a pre-washed 100% cotton T-shirt or 24” x 24” cotton fabric and rubber gloves to class.CONVENER: Regina Compernolle (816-547-0266)Email: [email protected] FEE: $14.00 + $20.00 material fee = $34.00Sec. A: 2 sessions; Tuesdays, beginning, February 24; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; Brush Creek Community Center, 3801 Brush Creek Blvd., KCMO;; LIMIT: 8

#1017 AIntro to Silk ScreeningStudents will learn about the variety of silk screen-ing techniques available to the home artist. We will learn the basics of silk screening by hand. Each student will make their own original print on fabric or T-shirt. Please bring a solid white fabric or T-shirt to class. Ages 10 and up.CONVENER: Regina Compernolle (816-547-0266)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00 + $15.00 material fee = $25.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, March 24; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; Brush Creek Community Center, 3801 Brush Creek Blvd., KCMO; LIMIT: 8

#1018 ATie DyeLearn three simple techniques for making groovy tie-dye T-shirts. We’ll use cold water Procion dyes creating brilliant permanent color. Bring three pre-washed 100% cotton T-shirts and rubber gloves to class.CONVENER: Regina Compernolle (816-547-0266)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00 + $20.00 material fee = $30.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, March 10; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; Brush Creek Community Center, 3801 Brush Creek Blvd., KCMO; LIMIT: 8

EARTH without ART is just “eh.”

~Rebecca Koop


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#1015 A or BQuilted Table Runner for BeginnersLearn basic piecing and quilting techniques to com-plete a table runner in an afternoon. The pieces are precut for you with the precision of the Accuquilt die cutter and it finishes at approximately 14” x 46”. Please bring $20 to class for additional materials.CONVENER: Bethany Howe (816-813-1838)Email: [email protected]: catchbeeswithhoney.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Friday, February 06; 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Friday, April 24; 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM; MEETS: Sew Bee U, 301 W. 89th St. KC, MO 64114; LIMIT: 6

#1016 ABatikLearn the colorful art of batik wax-resist dyeing technique. In the first session you will create a line drawing on fabric using wax and traditional tjanting tools. In the second session we’ll color in our designs using permanent cold water dyes to create a beautiful piece of fiber art. Please bring a pre-washed 100% cotton T-shirt or 24” x 24” cotton fabric and rubber gloves to class.CONVENER: Regina Compernolle (816-547-0266)Email: [email protected] FEE: $14.00 + $20.00 material fee = $34.00Sec. A: 2 sessions; Tuesdays, beginning, February 24; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; Brush Creek Community Center, 3801 Brush Creek Blvd., KCMO;; LIMIT: 8

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#1017 AIntro to Silk ScreeningStudents will learn about the variety of silk screen-ing techniques available to the home artist. We will learn the basics of silk screening by hand. Each student will make their own original print on fabric or T-shirt. Please bring a solid white fabric or T-shirt to class. Ages 10 and up.CONVENER: Regina Compernolle (816-547-0266)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00 + $15.00 material fee = $25.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, March 24; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; Brush Creek Community Center, 3801 Brush Creek Blvd., KCMO; LIMIT: 8

#1018 ATie DyeLearn three simple techniques for making groovy tie-dye T-shirts. We’ll use cold water Procion dyes creating brilliant permanent color. Bring three pre-washed 100% cotton T-shirts and rubber gloves to class.CONVENER: Regina Compernolle (816-547-0266)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00 + $20.00 material fee = $30.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, March 10; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; Brush Creek Community Center, 3801 Brush Creek Blvd., KCMO; LIMIT: 8

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EARTH without ART is just “eh.”

~Rebecca Koop


#1019 ABeautiful Gemstone Bead EarringsMake stunning earrings of your own design. You’ll have lots of choices including amber, turquoise, labradorite, lapis, freshwater pearls and more. We’ll make a practice pair using base metal and glass beads before using sterling findings and semi-precious stone beads to make earrings of your own design. You will discover appropriate tools and learn various techniques for bending wire to create your earrings. Bring a needle nose-pliers to class.CONVENER: Regina Compernolle (816-547-0266)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00 + $25.00 material fee = $35.00Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, March 19; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; Dogwood Forest in Kansas City, Kansas., Call or email for details and directions.; LIMIT: 8

#1023 ALearn to CrochetCozy up with a crochet hook and some yarn and learn all the basic stitches: chain, single, double and treble. From there you can make afghans, scarves, hats, dresses, baby clothes, purses, decora-tions, boxes, or whatever you can imagine. Bring your own supplies or buy them at class. Nirmal has been crocheting ever since her grandmother taught her at age seven.CONVENER: Nirmal Kaur Khalsa (816-753-1781)Email: [email protected] FEE: $14.00Sec. A: 2 sessions; Saturdays, beginning, February 21; 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM; The Studio Knitting & Needlepoint, 9555 Nall, Overland Park, KS; LIMIT: 8

#1024 A3D Horizontal Garden Spinning SculpturesLearn how to cut, texture and design a 3-D garden sculpture. No soldering required. Using my designs and patterns you will have a choice of eight pat-terns to choose from. Please wear gloves and bring a hammer. Samples and step by step demonstration. All other supplies included.CONVENER: Marla Di Benedetto Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00 + $25.00 material fee = $35.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, April 04; 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Brush Creek Community Center, 3801 Brush Creek Blvd., KCMO; LIMIT: 10

#1025 AFun Mosaic Garden Stepping StonesEnjoy an afternoon making two stepping stones for your garden or a path. Step by step instruction with demonstrations. Please bring gloves as the glass is sharp. You will learn how to cut glass and how to make stepping stones at home. All other supplies provided.CONVENER: Marla Di Benedetto Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00 + $25.00 material fee = $35.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, March 14; 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Brush Creek Community Center, 3801 Brush Creek Blvd., KCMO; LIMIT: 15

#1026 AValentine Celebration Dinnerware for TwoShow the one you love just how much by serving dinner and drinks on dinner-ware you painted your-self. All step by step instruction and demonstration included. Set includes two glasses, two dinner plates and two candle holders.CONVENER: Marla Di Benedetto Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00 + $25.00 material fee = $35.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, January 24; 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Brush Creek Community Center, 3801 Brush Creek Blvd., KCMO; LIMIT: 15

#1027 ASpring Garden FlagIt’s not to early to think of spring and begin decorating your garden or home for it. Stu-dents will make a standard sized garden flag using flag material. No sewing required. Please bring good scissors and an iron. All other supplies, step by step instruction and demonstration provided.CONVENER: Marla Di Benedetto Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00 + $20.00 material fee = $30.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, February 28; 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Brush Creek Community Center, 3801 Brush Creek Blvd., KCMO; LIMIT: 15

#1028 A or BMixed Media CollageLearn some new techniques in layering print, color and texture to create a one of a kind 10” x 14” mixed media collage that can be copied and printed as your 5” x 7” greeting cards. This project is a lot of fun for artists of all skill levels. Bring $9 to class for materials.CONVENER: Bethany Howe (816-813-1838)Email: [email protected]: catchbeeswithhoney.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, February 17; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Monday, March 16; 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; MEETS: Sew Bee U, 301 W. 89th St. KC, MO 64114; LIMIT: 6

#1029 AWonderful WatercolorsExplore the wonderful world of water-color. I will take you step by step from the begin-ning. Enjoy learning and practicing new techniques and having fun. We will cover salt, masking, wet on wet and more. Students will take home two finished projects, one landscape and one of birds.CONVENER: Marla Di Benedetto Email: [email protected] FEE: $14.00 + $15.00 material fee = $29.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, March 21; 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM; Brush Creek Community Center, 3801 Brush Creek Blvd., KCMO; LIMIT: 10

#1030 AMake Your Own Ceramic BeadsLearn to form beads by hand, glaze them and add accent beads on leather to make a necklace and bracelet of your own unique design.CONVENER: Regina Compernolle (816-547-0266)Email: [email protected] FEE: $14.00 + $20.00 material fee = $30.00Sec. A: 2 sessions; Sundays, beginning, February 15; 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; Dogwood Forest in Kansas City, Kansas., Call or email for details and directions.; LIMIT: 8



#1020 AAfrican Trade Bead EarringsMake a pair of exquisite earrings using rare, collect-ible African trade beads with a cowrie shell dangle. We’ll make a practice pair using glass beads before making trade bead earrings of your own design. You will learn to use the appropriate tools and various techniques for bending wire to create your earrings. Bring a needle-nose pliers to class.CONVENER: Regina Compernolle (816-547-0266)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00 + $20.00 material fee = $30.00Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, March 05; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; Dogwood Forest in Kansas City, Kansas., Call or email for details and directions.; LIMIT: 8

#1021 AMake a Beaded BraceletWe’ll learn how to make compatible bead combina-tions to create a stunning bracelet designed by you! Learn about various styles of clasps and findings for bracelet construction. All materials included.CONVENER: Regina Compernolle (816-547-0266)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00 + $15.00 material fee = $25.00Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, February 19; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; Dogwood Forest in Kansas City, Kansas., Call or email for details and directions.; LIMIT: 8

#1022 AHand-Knotted Pearl BraceletLearn the art of hand-knotting pearls or other precious beads. You’ll work with gorgeous, fresh water pearl beads and sterling silver clasps to create a unique bracelet. The same technique can be used to make long necklaces. Hand knotting is the only way to go with semi-precious beads as you never have to worry about losing your beads if your jewelry breaks.CONVENER: Regina Compernolle (816-547-0266)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00 + $25.00 material fee = $35.00Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, March 12; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; Dogwood Forest in Kansas City, Kansas., Call or email for details and directions.; LIMIT: 8

This world is but a canvas to our imagination.~Henry David Thoreau


#1027 ASpring Garden FlagIt’s not to early to think of spring and begin decorating your garden or home for it. Stu-dents will make a standard sized garden flag using flag material. No sewing required. Please bring good scissors and an iron. All other supplies, step by step instruction and demonstration provided.CONVENER: Marla Di Benedetto Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00 + $20.00 material fee = $30.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, February 28; 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Brush Creek Community Center, 3801 Brush Creek Blvd., KCMO; LIMIT: 15

#1028 A or BMixed Media CollageLearn some new techniques in layering print, color and texture to create a one of a kind 10” x 14” mixed media collage that can be copied and printed as your 5” x 7” greeting cards. This project is a lot of fun for artists of all skill levels. Bring $9 to class for materials.CONVENER: Bethany Howe (816-813-1838)Email: [email protected]: catchbeeswithhoney.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, February 17; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Monday, March 16; 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; MEETS: Sew Bee U, 301 W. 89th St. KC, MO 64114; LIMIT: 6

#1029 AWonderful WatercolorsExplore the wonderful world of water-color. I will take you step by step from the begin-ning. Enjoy learning and practicing new techniques and having fun. We will cover salt, masking, wet on wet and more. Students will take home two finished projects, one landscape and one of birds.CONVENER: Marla Di Benedetto Email: [email protected] FEE: $14.00 + $15.00 material fee = $29.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, March 21; 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM; Brush Creek Community Center, 3801 Brush Creek Blvd., KCMO; LIMIT: 10

#1030 AMake Your Own Ceramic BeadsLearn to form beads by hand, glaze them and add accent beads on leather to make a necklace and bracelet of your own unique design.CONVENER: Regina Compernolle (816-547-0266)Email: [email protected] FEE: $14.00 + $20.00 material fee = $30.00Sec. A: 2 sessions; Sundays, beginning, February 15; 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; Dogwood Forest in Kansas City, Kansas., Call or email for details and directions.; LIMIT: 8

#1031 A, B or CArt of Clay: Hand-BuildingThis class will introduce participants to several techniques of constructing hand-built functional and/or sculptural pottery forms using stoneware clay and glazes. We strongly suggest taking this class before the wheel-throwing class. Please bring $50 to the first class for materials and firings. You may only take this class once. The KC Clay Guild is a not-for-profit artist collective dedicated to sup-porting the ceramic arts and education in Kansas City. Sorry, but missed classes cannot be made up and fees are not reduced.CONVENER: KC Clay Guild Staff (816-363-1373)CLASS FEE: $18.00Sec. A: 4 sessions; Mondays, beginning, January 26; Sec. B: 4 sessions; Mondays, beginning, March 02; Sec. C: 4 sessions; Mondays, beginning, April 06; MEETS: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; KC Clay Guild, 200 W. 74th St., KCMO; LIMIT: 8

#1032 A, B or CArt of Clay: Wheel-ThrowingThis class is an introduction to the potters’ wheel. Participants will learn how to center clay and create several basic forms using electric potters’ wheels. We strongly suggest taking the hand-building class before the wheel-throwing class. Please bring $50 to the first meeting for materials and firings. You may only take this course once. The KC Clay Guild is a not-for-profit artist collective dedicated to sup-porting the ceramics arts and education in Kansas City. Sorry, but missed classes cannot be made up and fees are not reduced.CONVENER: KC Clay Guild Staff (816-363-1373)CLASS FEE: $18.00Sec. A: 4 sessions; Mondays, beginning, January 26; Sec. B: 4 sessions; Mondays, beginning, March 02; Sec. C: 4 sessions; Mondays, beginning, April 06; MEETS: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; KC Clay Guild, 200 W. 74th St., KCMO; LIMIT: 8

School of dance, professional dance company and producer of dance

Since 1985

DANCE CLASSES FOR EVERYBODY WINTER-SPRING SEMESTER

Begins January 19th

Widest selection in Kansas City For all ages and abilities

$15 – most classes are less.

Details at www.cityinmotion.org or call 816.561.2882

Pre-ballet and creative movement for children, Ballet, Modern dance, Jazz dance, Adult tap, Afro-aerobic dance, Belly dance technique, Burlesque, Clowning, East Coast Swing, Flamenco, Hip Hop, Hip Hop for Kids, Indian Dance Manipuri, Salsa!, West African dance, World dance fusion and Yoga/Pilates Blend

PERFORMANCE SEASON

A Modern Night at the Folly Choreographers’ Showcase

Historic Folly Theater February 28, 2015

Professional Company Concert New works by 8-member Company City Stage Theater, Union Station

May 1-3, 2015

Also... Children’s Dance Theater &

Apprentice Company Concert St. Teresa’s Academy

June 7, 2015

A 501c(3) not-for-profit corporation

This world is but a canvas to our imagination.~Henry David Thoreau

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#1033 AElements of Design Using Silk Screen ProcessLearn what makes a great design by two artists using a silk screen process to print your design onto a t-shirt or other fabric from your closet. Bring a color of cotton/cotton blend fabric that will go with turquoise or red ink to print your one-of-a-kind design on. Wear paint clothes. CONVENER: Christi Roberts & Megan Wendleton (913-424-8133)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00 + $20.00 material fee = $30.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, February 28; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Westport Roanoke Community Center, 3601 Roanoke, KCMO, West on 39th Street, Roanoke is 1 light past SW Trafficway, take a right on Roanoke, go 3 blocks, after 2 blocks road turns to brick, Community Center is on the right;; LIMIT: 12

#1104 A or BBeginning Ballroom DanceLove the dance shows on TV and cinema? Take a step in the direction of dancing like the stars. You will be able to dance at office functions and parties after this introductory class. You will learn the foxtrot, waltz, swing, rumba and a bonus dance of your choice. This is a perfect class to prepare for upcoming weddings. Bring your guests and in-laws. Toi is a former ballroom competitor. Please bring $5 to each class for room rental.CONVENER: Toi Shaw (816-305-2931)Email: [email protected] FEE: $18.00Sec. A: 4 sessions; Tuesdays, beginning, January 27; Sec. B: 4 sessions; Tuesdays, beginning, March 24; MEETS: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM; KC Dance, 6101 Martway, Mis-sion, KS, 1 blk. S. of Johnson Dr. and 1/2 block E. of Lamar. 2 story bldg across the street from Powell Community Ctr. Park anywhere and go downstairs when in building.; LIMIT: 20

#1107 A or BArgentine TangoThis dance originated in Argentina and is one of the most popular dances in America. Learn to dance this passionate dance step-by-step starting with the basics and ending with very impressive but simple combinations. No experience required, nor do you need a partner. We will have a practice party (Milonga) each Wednesday to give you a chance to try your new tango skills. Please bring $5 to each class for room rental. Come join the fabulous tango community in Kansas City!CONVENER: Toi Shaw (816-305-2931)Email: [email protected] FEE: $18.00Sec. A: 4 sessions; Mondays, beginning, January 26; Sec. B: 4 sessions; Mondays, beginning, March 23; MEETS: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM; KC Dance, 6101 Martway, Mis-sion, KS, 1 blk. S. of Johnson Dr. and 1/2 block E. of Lamar. 2 story bldg across the street from Powell Community Ctr. Park anywhere and go downstairs when in building.; LIMIT: 20

#1108 A - FPre-Ballet/Creative Movement for KidsKids learn coordination and cooperation as they learn to explore space, playfully exploring move-ment techniques. Ages 3-5.CONVENER: City in Motion Staff (816-561-2882)Email: [email protected]: cityinmotion.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Monday, January 19; 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Wednesday, January 21; 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM; Sec. C: 1 session; Saturday, January 24; 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM; Sec. D: 1 session; Monday, March 30; 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM; Sec. E: 1 session; Wednesday, April 01; 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM; Sec. F: 1 session; Saturday, April 04; 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM; MEETS: City in Motion School of Dance, 3925 Main (across Main St. from CVS Pharmacy), KCMO; LIMIT: 10

Dance#1101 AWorld Folk Dancers of Kansas CityFolk dancing can be a visit to the past. Sometimes it combines modern music with old dances. It is a way to exercise with music, and have fun at the same time. Folk dancing is a window to other cultures.CONVENER: Vivian Hunt & Cassi Neff (816-756-2952)CLASS FEE: $18.00Sec. A: 12 sessions; Friday, January 30; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Im-manuel Lutheran Church, Luther Hall, 1700 Westport Rd.Kansas City, MO 64111, Use back door on north side of church.; LIMIT: 20

#1102 A or BEnglish Country DanceMost commonly known for being part of Jane Austen movies like “Pride and Prejudice,” English Country Dance was popular for almost 400 years and died out around 1870. The dance involves beautiful patterns, graceful moves, and a full range of music from waltzes to jigs. One dance might be slow and graceful, and the next might have you laughing breathlessly. Please bring $5 to contribute towards room rental.CONVENER: Martine Roesel Website: wwkcenglishdance.weebly.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, January 31; 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Saturday, April 04; 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM; MEETS: Immanuel Lutheran Church, Luther Hall, 1700 Westport Rd.Kansas City, MO 64111, Use back door on north side of church.; LIMIT: 30

#1103 A or BWest Coast SwingThis type of swing dance is a smooth dance done to many types of music. Traditionally danced to rhythm and blues, it has now branched out to country, rock, disco and funk. It is danced on a slot, allowing each partner freedom of expression. We will start with the basic pattern and add a new pattern weekly. No partner necessary. Review each week! Bring $5 per meeting for room rental.CONVENER: Kyle Patel CLASS FEE: $18.00Sec. A: 4 sessions; Sundays, beginning, February 01; Sec. B: 4 sessions; Sundays, beginning, March 29; MEETS: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM; KC Dance, 6101 Martway, Mis-sion, KS, 1 blk. S. of Johnson Dr. and 1/2 block E. of Lamar. 2 story bldg across the street from Powell Community Ctr. Park anywhere and go downstairs when in building.; LIMIT: 20

#1109 A or BTap Dance for Adults of All Ages: Basic Beginners or Beginners AgainIf you have always wanted to learn to tap dance, but never had the time, the confidence, or the opportunity now is the time to prove you can do it! Also, if you are a former tap dancer who wants to brush up and renew old skills, Billie Mahoney, internationally acclaimed tap dance artist, is the one to help you. Emphasis is on technique and style while learning the first steps of shim sham and soft shoe.CONVENER: Billie Mahoney (816-561-2882)Email: [email protected]: cityinmotion.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Monday, January 19; 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Monday, March 30; 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM; MEETS: City in Motion School of Dance, 3925 Main (across Main St. from CVS Pharmacy), KCMO; LIMIT: 10




#1105 A or BEast Coast SwingWe’ve got rhythm! We’ve got music—swing mu-sic! From 40’s swing music to rhythm and blues, we’ll do it all! Are you ready to put the bounce in your step? This beginning to intermediate swing class features many fun and flashy variations. It’s so much fun, you won’t notice what a great work-out you’re getting! Please bring $5 to each class for room rental.CONVENER: Toi Shaw (816-305-2931)Email: [email protected] FEE: $18.00Sec. A: 4 sessions; Tuesdays, beginning, January 27; Sec. B: 4 sessions; Tuesdays, beginning, March 24; MEETS: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM; KC Dance, 6101 Martway, Mis-sion, KS, 1 blk. S. of Johnson Dr. and 1/2 block E. of Lamar. 2 story bldg across the street from Powell Community Ctr. Park anywhere and go downstairs when in building.; LIMIT: 20

#1106 A or BSalsa!It’s time to heat up with one of the most popular dances on the dance floor today. With the resur-gence of Latin and Cuban music, this dance has become a phenomenon. We will start with basic moves, adding technique and style as we become comfortable with leading and following. No partner is necessary. There are many venues in which to practice your new-found salsa skills. Please bring $5 to each class for room rental.CONVENER: Toi Shaw (816-305-2931)Email: [email protected] FEE: $18.00Sec. A: 4 sessions; Wednesdays, beginning, January 28; Sec. B: 4 sessions; Wednesdays, beginning, March 25; MEETS: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM; KC Dance, 6101 Martway, Mis-sion, KS, 1 blk. S. of Johnson Dr. and 1/2 block E. of Lamar. 2 story bldg across the street from Powell Community Ctr. Park anywhere and go downstairs when in building.; LIMIT: 20





#1107 A or BArgentine TangoThis dance originated in Argentina and is one of the most popular dances in America. Learn to dance this passionate dance step-by-step starting with the basics and ending with very impressive but simple combinations. No experience required, nor do you need a partner. We will have a practice party (Milonga) each Wednesday to give you a chance to try your new tango skills. Please bring $5 to each class for room rental. Come join the fabulous tango community in Kansas City!CONVENER: Toi Shaw (816-305-2931)Email: [email protected] FEE: $18.00Sec. A: 4 sessions; Mondays, beginning, January 26; Sec. B: 4 sessions; Mondays, beginning, March 23; MEETS: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM; KC Dance, 6101 Martway, Mis-sion, KS, 1 blk. S. of Johnson Dr. and 1/2 block E. of Lamar. 2 story bldg across the street from Powell Community Ctr. Park anywhere and go downstairs when in building.; LIMIT: 20

#1108 A - FPre-Ballet/Creative Movement for KidsKids learn coordination and cooperation as they learn to explore space, playfully exploring move-ment techniques. Ages 3-5.CONVENER: City in Motion Staff (816-561-2882)Email: [email protected]: cityinmotion.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Monday, January 19; 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Wednesday, January 21; 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM; Sec. C: 1 session; Saturday, January 24; 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM; Sec. D: 1 session; Monday, March 30; 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM; Sec. E: 1 session; Wednesday, April 01; 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM; Sec. F: 1 session; Saturday, April 04; 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM; MEETS: City in Motion School of Dance, 3925 Main (across Main St. from CVS Pharmacy), KCMO; LIMIT: 10

#1109 A or BTap Dance for Adults of All Ages: Basic Beginners or Beginners AgainIf you have always wanted to learn to tap dance, but never had the time, the confidence, or the opportunity now is the time to prove you can do it! Also, if you are a former tap dancer who wants to brush up and renew old skills, Billie Mahoney, internationally acclaimed tap dance artist, is the one to help you. Emphasis is on technique and style while learning the first steps of shim sham and soft shoe.CONVENER: Billie Mahoney (816-561-2882)Email: [email protected]: cityinmotion.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Monday, January 19; 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Monday, March 30; 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM; MEETS: City in Motion School of Dance, 3925 Main (across Main St. from CVS Pharmacy), KCMO; LIMIT: 10


#1110 A, B, C or DBelly Dance is FunYou know you’ve always wanted to take a belly dance class, so ... come on down! Get loose and coax your body to flow in ways that you’ve never imagined with the upbeat, captivating rhythms of far-away places. Belly dance is a combination of strength, posture, flexibility and muscle control. Fun and fitness can be yours if this addictive habit is right for you.CONVENER: Halah Zeki (816-561-2882)Email: [email protected]: cityinmotion.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, January 20; 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Sunday, January 25; 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM; Sec. C: 1 session; Tuesday, March 31; 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM; Sec. D: 1 session; Sunday, April 05; 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM; MEETS: City in Motion School of Dance, 3925 Main (across Main St. from CVS Pharmacy), KCMO; LIMIT: 10

#1111 A or BWest Afrikan DanceThis class teaches the traditional poly-rhythmic movement elements of West Afrikan dance from the old Malian empire. This is a very energetic aerobic class!CONVENER: Danny Hinds (816-561-2882)Email: [email protected]: cityinmotion.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, January 20; 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Tuesday, March 31; 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM; MEETS: City in Motion School of Dance, 3925 Main (across Main St. from CVS Pharmacy), KCMO; LIMIT: 10

#1112 A or BAdult Jazz DanceStrut your stuff in this fun and energetic class. Learn basic dance technique, work on flexibility and toning, and explore several styles of jazz dance.CONVENER: Stephanie Whitler (816-561-2882)Email: [email protected]: cityinmotion.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, January 20; 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Tuesday, March 31; 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM; MEETS: City in Motion School of Dance, 3925 Main (across Main St. from CVS Pharmacy), KCMO; LIMIT: 10

#1113 A or BWorld Dance FusionInspired by the world music/fusion movement, this class will present a sampler of contemporary ethnic and fusion dance forms, urban Gypsy fusion, rum-bera, Latin, pop, pirate/port, Bollywood, Polyne-sian/Hula fusion, tropical, Caribbean, etc.). Learn universal and ethnic dance moves, traditional and fantasy folkloric steps, combined in new and inter-esting ways, and set to world music. Fun exercise with opportunities for performance! Suitable for all ages and all levels.CONVENER: Nicole “Nika” English (816-561-2882)Email: [email protected]: cityinmotion.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, January 20; 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Tuesday, March 31; 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM; MEETS: City in Motion School of Dance, 3925 Main (across Main St. from CVS Pharmacy), KCMO; LIMIT: 10

#1118 A or BFlamenco!This workshop will be geared toward adults inter-ested in an introduction to the rhythms, movement, and history of Flamenco dance. Wear comfortable workout type clothing and heeled shoes.CONVENER: Cindy Bleck (816-561-2882)Email: [email protected]: cityinmotion.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, January 22; 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Thursday, April 02; 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM; MEETS: City in Motion School of Dance, 3925 Main (across Main St. from CVS Pharmacy), KCMO; LIMIT: 10

#1114 A or BIndian Classical DanceWe emphasize technique and style while learning the traditional Manipuri dance pattern. Learn the exotic “Mudras” (hand symbols), rhythmic body techniques and vigorous acrobatics of Manipuri dance with live “Mridanga” (drum). Open to all levels of dancers. We dance barefoot.CONVENER: Rafia Rasu (816-561-2882)Email: [email protected]: cityinmotion.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, January 20; 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Tuesday, March 31; 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM; MEETS: City in Motion School of Dance, 3925 Main (across Main St. from CVS Pharmacy), KCMO; LIMIT: 10

#1115 A or BAfro-Aerobic DanceThis class is for anyone who would like to feel and look good in the body that nature gave us. We will do African and Caribbean Dance aerobics to recorded and live Reggae and West African music. So, come have fun and get into shape at the same time.CONVENER: Vanessa Gibbs (816-561-2882)Email: [email protected]: cityinmotion.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Wednesday, January 21; 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Wednesday, April 01; 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM; MEETS: City in Motion School of Dance, 3925 Main (across Main St. from CVS Pharmacy), KCMO; LIMIT: 10

#1116 A, B, C or DBeginning Adult BalletNo prior experience required! This is an introduc-tion to ballet. We utilize an anatomy/physiology approach to gently stretch and strengthen the body. Come learn the basics of this art form. This is a great class for first—timers or those who would like to be reintroduced to ballet.CONVENER: City in Motion Staff (816-561-2882)Email: [email protected]: cityinmotion.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Wednesday, January 21; 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Saturday, January 24; 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM; Sec. C: 1 session; Wednesday, April 01; 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM; Sec. D: 1 session; Saturday, April 04; 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM; MEETS: City in Motion School of Dance, 3925 Main (across Main St. from CVS Pharmacy), KCMO; LIMIT: 10

#1117 A or BBeginning SalsaCome experience salsa! This popular social dance from Cuba has become a worldwide phenomenon. We’ll learn basic footwork and timing, turn patterns and combinations. We’ll learn how to feel and interpret the music of salsa. Please bring dance shoes to class.CONVENER: Bird Ellington Fleming (816-561-2882)Email: [email protected]: cityinmotion.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Wednesday, January 21; 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Wednesday, April 01; 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM; MEETS: City in Motion School of Dance, 3925 Main (across Main St. from CVS Pharmacy), KCMO; LIMIT: 10



#1119 A - FHip HopHip-Hop dance originated from rap music. This ever-evolving form creates a high-energy, visually exciting dance style just like music videos. Come learn choreography from street dance to club dance. Teenagers and adults welcome.CONVENER: Bobby Ray & City in Motion Staff (816-561-2882)Email: [email protected]: cityinmotion.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Monday, January 19; 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Thursday, January 22; 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM; Sec. C: 1 session; Saturday, January 24; 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Sec. D: 1 session; Monday, March 30; 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Sec. E: 1 session; Thursday, April 02; 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM; Sec. F: 1 session; Saturday, April 04; 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM; MEETS: City in Motion School of Dance, 3925 Main (across Main St. from CVS Pharmacy), KCMO; LIMIT: 10

#1120 A or BEast Coast SwingLearn the basics of East Coast swing plus a variety of turns and moves that will give you confidence on the dance floor. Come with, or without, a partner and be prepared to have fun!CONVENER: Ann Shaughnessy (816-561-2882)Email: [email protected]: cityinmotion.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Friday, January 23; 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Friday, April 03; 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM; MEETS: City in Motion School of Dance, 3925 Main (across Main St. from CVS Pharmacy), KCMO; LIMIT: 10

#1121 A or BBeginning Irish DanceHave you ever wanted to learn Irish dance? If so, please join us and we will teach you the basic steps and show you how to incorporate them into tradi-tional Ceili dances. In eight weeks you will be able to recognize dances and feel comfortable getting up to dance at any Irish Ceili. Minimum age is 15. You must register in advance. Come and join the fun!CONVENER: Clanna Eirann Celtic Dancers Email: [email protected] FEE: $18.00Sec. A: 8 sessions; Tuesdays, beginning, January 27; Sec. B: 8 sessions; Tuesdays, beginning, March 24; MEETS: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; Uptown Arts Bar, upstairs room, 3611 Broadway, KCMO (parking in back and across the street); LIMIT: 16


#1118 A or BFlamenco!This workshop will be geared toward adults inter-ested in an introduction to the rhythms, movement, and history of Flamenco dance. Wear comfortable workout type clothing and heeled shoes.CONVENER: Cindy Bleck (816-561-2882)Email: [email protected]: cityinmotion.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, January 22; 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Thursday, April 02; 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM; MEETS: City in Motion School of Dance, 3925 Main (across Main St. from CVS Pharmacy), KCMO; LIMIT: 10

#1204 AIntroduction to Scottish Bagpiping

Stirring, powerful, emotional—all describe the amazing music of the Great Highland Bagpipe. Begin your playing jour-ney with an established Kansas City bagpipe band and instructors with decades of teaching and playing experience. You must have basic music reading abilities. Wind instrument experience

is a plus. Your instruction begins on a “practice chanter” (a small mouth blown instrument similar in size and sound to a recorder). The material fee includes a new practice chanter, reed, and instruc-tion book.CONVENER: Steve Kidwell & Kevin Gilstrap (816-984-7049)Email: [email protected] FEE: $18.00 + $125 (for materials) = $143Sec. A: 6 sessions; Saturdays, beginning, April 04; 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM; St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 40th & Main, KCMO; LIMIT: 6

#1205 ARe-Discover Your VoiceExplore the connection between your voice and your inner and outer selves. We’ll focus on the fun-damentals, such as practices that strengthen your posture and respiratory system, vocal warm-ups to keep your voice vital and strong, and the founda-tion of healthy vocal production to maintain your voice throughout your lifetime. My holistic ap-proach addresses the body and the mind, utilizing yoga stretches and meditation. Riva Capellari has a Masters in Vocal Performance from the University of Michigan. Please bring $2 to class for materials.CONVENER: Riva Capellari Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, March 14; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Atterbury Student Success Center, Rm. 237, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 12

#1206 A or BPractical Music Theory for Amateur MusiciansThis course is geared toward playing along in music jams or providing basic instrumental accom-paniment to songs, with a focus on chords. We’ll cover scales, chords, and chord sequences. The aim is to take some of the mystery out of music, so it’s easier to understand and to know what to expect. What you learn won’t get you into Juilliard, but it should make your next music session more fun. Please bring $2 to class for materials.CONVENER: Gary Tannen (816-699-5889)CLASS FEE: $16.00Sec. A: 3 sessions; Tuesdays, beginning, March 24; Sec. B: 3 sessions; Thursdays, beginning, April 09; MEETS: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; Community Christian Church, Centennial Hall, 4601 Main St., KCMO, access on south side of building through small church parking lot; parking available in lot at NE corner of 47th and Main; LIMIT: 10

#1207 A or BWomen of the DrumIn this women’s class, you will learn the basic hand techniques for djembe or conga and try your hand at some basic rhythms from Haiti and Brazil. Beginning and intermediate level players welcome. Bring a djembe or conga style drum or call conve-ner if you need to borrow one.CONVENER: Regina Compernolle (816-547-0266)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Sunday, January 25; 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Sunday, March 29; 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM; MEETS: City in Motion School of Dance, 3925 Main (across Main St. from CVS Pharmacy), KCMO; LIMIT: 10

#1208 AThe Healing Power of the DrumAncient rhythms, drums, bells, singing bowls and rattles combine to make this class a mind altering and relaxing event.CONVENER: Regina Compernolle (816-547-0266)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Sunday, February 15; 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM; City in Motion School of Dance, 3925 Main (across Main St. from CVS Pharmacy), KCMO; LIMIT: 10

#1201 AHow to Play the TrumpetThis class is designed for musicians and non-musicians alike who have an interest in learning to play the trumpet. Skills and knowledge learned during this course include: how a trumpet works, how to read music, how to hold the trumpet, how to take care of the instrument, how to make a sound on the trumpet, and how to practice at home. After completing this introductory course to trumpet the student should be able to do all of the above, be able to play simple songs on the trumpet, and have the tools needed to better their trumpeting skills on their own. Bring $3 to class for materials. Trumpets and music stands are not provided, so students must bring their own to each class.CONVENER: Liza Zumbrunnen (913-909-0277)Email: [email protected]: www.lizazmusic.comCLASS FEE: $18.00Sec. A: 4 sessions; Saturdays, beginning, January 24; 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM; Location to be announced; LIMIT: 20

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#1202 ABeginning Jazz GuitarLearn how to voice chords (major 7, dominant, minor 7, half diminished and diminished) and combine chord inversions. Also find out what and how to practice. You must be able to read tablature or standard notation and play basic bar chords. Bring a guitar (electric or acoustic) that is playable at least up to the 12th fret and a music stand if you have one. The convener plays in several ensembles, has studied with John Elliott and Danny Embrey and has played guitar since 1968. You’ll receive scads of music written in the jazz vernacular.CONVENER: Rick Mareske (816-235-1448)Email: [email protected] FEE: $16.00Sec. A: 3 sessions; Wednesdays, beginning, March 04; 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM; Dogwood Forest in Kansas City, Kansas., Call or email for details and directions.; LIMIT: 6

#1203 AMelodic Mountain AutoharpThe autoharp has a rich history in folk music. By the end of this class, you will have learned how to play song accompaniment and simple melodies. Bring your own autoharp and a guitar thumb pick to the first class. All music will be provided. Class meets every two weeks. Tom has taught this course with the Communiversity for 20+ years.CONVENER: Tom Schroeder (816-943-0566)Email: [email protected] FEE: $18.00Sec. A: 8 sessions; Wednesdays, every 2 weeks beginning, January 28; 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM; 300 W. 113th St., KCMO; LIMIT: 8

#1209 ATrance DanceRhythm and movement create moving mantra to live drums. Enjoy a relaxing alpha wave produc-ing meditation as Women of the Drum accompany the class.CONVENER: Regina Compernolle (816-547-0266)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Sunday, February 15; 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM; City in Motion School of Dance, 3925 Main (across Main St. from CVS Pharmacy), KCMO; LIMIT: 10

#1210 ASea Chantey SingingJoin us for an evening of sea songs. We will sing traditional sea chanteys (the work songs of the sea that helped sailors synchronize their hard and repetitive tasks), sailors’ songs, songs of Stan Rog-ers and other contemporary songwriters, and have a rollicking good time.CONVENER: Kathy Peters Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, February 24; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; KKFI FM Community Radio, 3901 Main (above the bank - entrance in back), KCMO; LIMIT: 20




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#1304 A or BClowningLearn to move like Chaplin, dance like Danny Kaye and juggle like Brian Wendling. Some of the skills that will be covered will be slapstick combat, how to take a pie in the face, stilt walking, hula hoop, tumbling, character development, make-up application and much more; red nose optional. Instructors include a variety of Kansas City’s top professional clowns, mimes and juggling artists in-cluding but not limited to: Richard Renner, Stepha-nie Roberts, Jay and Leslie Cady, Beth Byrd, Heidi Stubblefield, Kent and Kevin Mercer and more.CONVENER: Beth Byrd (816-561-2882)Email: [email protected]; Website: cityinmotion.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Wednesday, January 21; 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Wednesday, April 01; 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM; MEETS: City in Motion School of Dance, 3925 Main (across Main St. from CVS Pharmacy), KCMO; LIMIT: 10

#2003 ASocial Security—7 Keys to Enhancing BenefitsWe believe that one of the most important phases of your retirement strategy is understanding Social Se-curity retirement benefits. It is a retirement income source with some control and a variety of elections that you will need to make. Andrew D. Scianna is a licensed Missouri attorney host popular radio pro-gram Planning to Prosper. His firm is independent with securities offered through Summit Brokerage Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Summit Financial Group, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor.CONVENER: Andrew Scianna (913-827-4619 or 816-645-8486)Email: [email protected]: www.planningtoprosper.orgCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, February 24; 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM; Royall Hall, Rm. 102, 52nd St. Between Rockhill and Holmes, UMKC Campus, KCMO;;LIMIT: 15

#2004 A or BCollege Financial Aid 101Whether you’re a high school senior going to college in the fall, a current college stu-dent, an adult going back to school, or a guardian of any of the above, this workshop is for you. We will be going over the different kinds of financial aid that are available, how to apply for different types of financial aid, and answering any questions you may have about completing your free applica-tion for federal student aid.CONVENER: Juneall Lane & Megan Hinkle (816-332-1546)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Sunday, February 08; 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM; At-terbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 20Sec. B: 1 session; Saturday, March 28; 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM; At-terbury Student Success Center, Rm. 237, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 20

#1301 AActing for AllImprove your acting performances regardless of experience and skill level. Each class will begin with a warm up that will develop your mind and body as an instrument to portray human drama and emotions across a wide variety of situ-ations. Pairs will be assigned monthly scenes to work on and develop the scene with your partner week to week, culminating in a showcase per-formance at the end of the month. Scenes will be pulled from stage and screen works of the instruc-tor’s or student’s choice. Participants must be 18 years of age or over.CONVENER: J MIchael Hudson Email: [email protected]: www.jmichaelhudson.comCLASS FEE: $18.00 + $20.00 material fee = $38.00Sec. A: 15 sessions; Fridays, beginning, January 30; 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM; Education Bldg. Rm. 115, 615 E 52nd St., 52nd & Holmes, UMKC Campus, KCMO;;; LIMIT: 32

#1302 A or BIntroduction to StorytellingPerformance storytelling is everywhere. From The “Moth” and “This American Life” to schools and theaters, oral storytelling is captivating audiences everywhere. Have you always wanted to tell a good story but weren’t sure if you had anything to say? Have you had adventures or funny family stories? Do you love fairy tales? Have you always just wanted a chance to tell your story? Learn the basics of story creation, practice and performance. You’ll have a chance to tell your tale to your fellow students and will leave with a story worth hearing. Bring $10 to class for materials.CONVENER: Laura Packer Website: http://www.laurapacker.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, January 31; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Ruiz Branch Library, 2017 West Pennway St., Kansas City, MO 64108; LIMIT: 15Sec. B: 1 session; Saturday, March 14; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Plaza Library, Large Room, 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64112; LIMIT: 15

#1501 AIntro for Digital SLRThis class covers the basic settings and controls of your digital SLR camera. We will discuss white balance, shutter speeds, apertures, and flash set-tings. You must bring your interchangeable lens camera and instruction book to class. Bill Thomas has been in photography over 35 years and is co-owner of Crick Camera Shop. He also teaches locally and conducts photo workshops.CONVENER: Bill Thomas (816-444-3390)Email: [email protected]; Website: www.billthomas-photos.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Monday, February 02; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Student Union (New), Rm. 302, 5100 Cherry, Kansas City, MO 64110, metered parking on 5th floor of new parking structure at 50th and Oak; LIMIT: 30

#2001 AAlphabet Soup of Medicare InsuranceWhat are Medicare Part A and Part B? How do Medicare supplement plans fill coverage gaps? What is a Plan C, Plan F, and let’s not forget the new Part D prescription drug plan. Learn about Medicare PPOs and HMOs. In this fun, relaxed and pain-free class I will help you master the ABC’s of Medicare insurance. Jeff has been an insurance professional since 1987, holds the pro-fessional designation of Life Underwriters Training Council Fellow and has a bachelor’s degree in business administration.CONVENER: Jeff David (816-436-2622)Email: [email protected]: www.jeffdavidinsurance.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, February 21; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Waldo Branch Library, Rm. A, 201 East 75th Street, Kansas City, MO 64114; LIMIT: 20

#2002 A or BRetirement ElevatedAre you nearing or already in retire-ment? Attend this course and acquire the tools to make sound financial decisions that will guide you to and through retirement. Learn how to: Define retirement and what’s important to you; Realisti-cally estimate your income and expenses; Strate-gies for creating an income that will last a lifetime; Costly Social Security mistakes and how to avoid them. Reduce expenses and preserve the value of your estate, and much more. Bring $32 to class for extensive workbook.CONVENER: Scott Dougan (913-543-3335)CLASS FEE: $14.00Sec. A: 2 sessions; Thursdays, beginning, March 12; 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM; Retirement Elevated Education Center, 5200 W 94th Terr., Suite 102, Prairie Village, KS 66207; LIMIT: 35Sec. B: 2 sessions; Tuesdays, beginning, April 28; 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM; Education Bdlg, 260, 615 E 52nd St, 52nd & Holmes, KCMO UMKC campus; LIMIT: 35

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#1303 A or BBurlesque 101Find your own inner burlesque queen, while learn-ing the sassy, sexy moves of this entertainment art form! Different techniques of burlesque will be taught to you in a light and fun manner with an all-female class atmosphere. This class will improve your self-esteem and give you the power to dabble in something new and exciting. “Burlesque” will be taught in a progressive style.CONVENER: City in Motion Staff (816-561-2882)Email: [email protected]: cityinmotion.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, January 22; 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Thursday, April 02; 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM; MEETS: City in Motion School of Dance, 3925 Main (across Main St. from CVS Pharmacy), KCMO; LIMIT: 10

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#2003 ASocial Security—7 Keys to Enhancing BenefitsWe believe that one of the most important phases of your retirement strategy is understanding Social Se-curity retirement benefits. It is a retirement income source with some control and a variety of elections that you will need to make. Andrew D. Scianna is a licensed Missouri attorney host popular radio pro-gram Planning to Prosper. His firm is independent with securities offered through Summit Brokerage Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Summit Financial Group, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor.CONVENER: Andrew Scianna (913-827-4619 or 816-645-8486)Email: [email protected]: www.planningtoprosper.orgCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, February 24; 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM; Royall Hall, Rm. 102, 52nd St. Between Rockhill and Holmes, UMKC Campus, KCMO;;LIMIT: 15

#2004 A or BCollege Financial Aid 101Whether you’re a high school senior going to college in the fall, a current college stu-dent, an adult going back to school, or a guardian of any of the above, this workshop is for you. We will be going over the different kinds of financial aid that are available, how to apply for different types of financial aid, and answering any questions you may have about completing your free applica-tion for federal student aid.CONVENER: Juneall Lane & Megan Hinkle (816-332-1546)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Sunday, February 08; 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM; At-terbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 20Sec. B: 1 session; Saturday, March 28; 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM; At-terbury Student Success Center, Rm. 237, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 20

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#2101 ATrench Marketing: How to Grow Your Business from Behind Your Own CounterThis intense retail workshop will keep your atten-tion as it hammers you with hundreds of low cost, extremely relevant, and proven growth methods for your retail shop. It will guide you through a simple business growth program and share documented successes, including record breaking return on investment, with graphs that layout the program. The workshop rounds out nicely with a photo essay highlighting examples of very unique business mar-keting ideas gathered from all ends of the globe. Please bring $8 to class for materials.CONVENER: Rudolf Waldner (864-616-8609)Email: [email protected]: www.TrenchMarketer.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, February 17; 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM; Student Union (New), Rm. 419, 5100 Cherry, Kansas City, MO 64110, metered parking on 5th floor of new parking structure at 50th and Oak; LIMIT: 20

#2102 A, B, C or DSelling on eBay IntroGot stuff? Have something that you don’t want that you want to sell i.e. collections, store merchandise, crafts, antiques, overstock, and junk? eBay is the place! This intro will teach you about pricing, shipping, listing, etc to allow you to be able to start selling things online. Some Internet and e-mail experience recommended.CONVENER: Robert Franke (816-942-9041)Email: [email protected]: kkannon.comCLASS FEE: $10.00 + $3.00 material fee = $13.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, February 07; 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Flarsheim Hall, Rm. 260, 5110 Rockhill Rd., UMKC Campus, KCMO; LIMIT: 16Sec. B: 1 session; Wednesday, March 04; 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM; UMKC School of Medicine, Theatre A, first floor, 2411 Holmes, KCMO, Parking is on Charlotte, Bring picture ID; LIMIT: 16Sec. C: 1 session; Saturday, April 04; 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Flarsheim Hall, Rm. 260, 5110 Rockhill Rd., UMKC Campus, KCMO; LIMIT: 16Sec. D: 1 session; Wednesday, May 06; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; UMKC School of Medicine, Theatre C, first floor, 2411 Holmes, KCMO, Parking is on Charlotte, Bring picture ID; LIMIT: 16

#2103 AStarting a Business and Selecting an EntityStarting a business can be lucrative and rewarding but how do you get started? This class will help shed light on the most important aspects of starting a business including entity selection, whether or not to create an LLC, tax filings that are required for the various entities and whether or not an EIN is required and how to get one. Please bring $5 to class for materials.CONVENER: Julie B. Dailey, E.A., NTPI Fellow Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, April 21; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; 8826 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park KS 66212, Boardroom, 2nd Floor,; LIMIT: 12

#2009 AGetting the Most from Social SecurityAre you aware that a few key decisions can make a big difference in the amount of your Social Security benefit? Learn strategies to maximize your benefit by joining me for a brief and informative seminar. We’ll cover key Social Security benefit decisions, simple steps that can help maximize your benefit and how to get started. Warren Varney (MoneySmartLiving) has 30 years of experience helping people manage money, debt and invest-ments while building successful and fulfilling lives. Securities offered through Peak Brokerage Services, LLC.CONVENER: Warren Varney (816-861-7449 or 816-309-5815)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, February 19; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; Atterbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 20

#2005 AGetting the Most from Social Security WorkshopWe’ll discuss the different strategies on how to maximize individuals Social Security benefits and will show real life examples on how and when to take your benefit.CONVENER: Eric Wymore & Jeb Graham (913-214-3728 or 816-519-5664)Email: [email protected]: www.metcalfpartners.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, February 17; 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM; Atterbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 20

#2006 AA Woman’s Financial Guide WorkshopThis financial workshop will help women get started with peer discussions, interactive resources, tips and ideas. The workshop will include financial stories from other women like yourself and help you discover tools and strategies to plan for your goals.CONVENER: Eric Wymore & Jeb Graham (913-214-3728 816-519-5664)Email: [email protected]: www.metcalfpartners.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Wednesday, March 11; 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM; Atterbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 20

#2007 AEmotions, Expectations and EconomicsIn this workshop, we’ll discuss how emotions affect investment decisions, general market expectations for three types of investors and lessons from the last 82 years of U.S. economic history. Warren Varney (MoneySmartLiving), an investment adviser representative, has over 30 years of experience helping people manage money, debt, investments and retirement planning while building successful and fulfilling lives. Securities offered through Peak Brokerage Services, LLC; Member FINRA/SIPC.CONVENER: Warren Varney (816-861-7449 or 816-309-5815)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, May 07; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; At-terbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 20

#2008 APlanning for Health Care in RetirementIs retirement income going to be a challenge? Important decisions need to be made between the ages of 55-70½. Learn to balance income, growth, protection and risk. One of the greatest expenses during retirement will be health care. Make a plan now and help secure your future income. War-ren Varney (MoneySmartLiving) has 30 years of experience helping build successful and fulfilling lives. Peak Brokerage Services, LLC, member FINRA/SPIC.CONVENER: Warren Varney (816-861-7449 or 816-309-5815)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, March 12; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; At-terbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 20

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#2010 ARoad Map to RetirementLearn how “mile marker” conversations can help make your road to retirement a smoother one. Review your asset allocation and retirement strategy. Consider taking advantage of “catch-up contributions.” Review your healthcare and long-term care costs. Weigh the pros and cons of rolling money over to an IRA. Consider ways to help re-tirement income last two lifetimes with strategies to maximize Social Security benefits. Warren Varney (MoneySmartLiving) has 30 years of experience helping build successful and fulfilling lives. Peak Brokerage Services, LLC, member FINRA/SPIC.CONVENER: Warren Varney (816-861-7449 or 816-309-5815)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, April 16; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; At-terbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 20

#2011 AInvestment FundamentalsToday, people realize that they need a sound invest-ment strategy to achieve their financial goals. We will focus on the five myths and truths of investing, strategies that could help your money work smarter and harder, how to select investments that match your objectives, diversifying your portfolio to help limit your exposure to risk and the benefits of professionally managed money. Please bring $3 to class for materials. Warren Varney (MoneySmar-tLiving) has 30 years of experience helping build successful and fulfilling lives. Peak Brokerage Services, LLC, member of FINRA/SPIC.CONVENER: Warren Varney (816-861-7449 or 816-309-5815)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, April 30; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; Student Union (New), Rm. 419, 5100 Cherry, Kansas City, MO 64110, metered parking on 5th floor of new parking structure at 50th and Oak; LIMIT: 20


#2101 ATrench Marketing: How to Grow Your Business from Behind Your Own CounterThis intense retail workshop will keep your atten-tion as it hammers you with hundreds of low cost, extremely relevant, and proven growth methods for your retail shop. It will guide you through a simple business growth program and share documented successes, including record breaking return on investment, with graphs that layout the program. The workshop rounds out nicely with a photo essay highlighting examples of very unique business mar-keting ideas gathered from all ends of the globe. Please bring $8 to class for materials.CONVENER: Rudolf Waldner (864-616-8609)Email: [email protected]: www.TrenchMarketer.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, February 17; 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM; Student Union (New), Rm. 419, 5100 Cherry, Kansas City, MO 64110, metered parking on 5th floor of new parking structure at 50th and Oak; LIMIT: 20

#2102 A, B, C or DSelling on eBay IntroGot stuff? Have something that you don’t want that you want to sell i.e. collections, store merchandise, crafts, antiques, overstock, and junk? eBay is the place! This intro will teach you about pricing, shipping, listing, etc to allow you to be able to start selling things online. Some Internet and e-mail experience recommended.CONVENER: Robert Franke (816-942-9041)Email: [email protected]: kkannon.comCLASS FEE: $10.00 + $3.00 material fee = $13.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, February 07; 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Flarsheim Hall, Rm. 260, 5110 Rockhill Rd., UMKC Campus, KCMO; LIMIT: 16Sec. B: 1 session; Wednesday, March 04; 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM; UMKC School of Medicine, Theatre A, first floor, 2411 Holmes, KCMO, Parking is on Charlotte, Bring picture ID; LIMIT: 16Sec. C: 1 session; Saturday, April 04; 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Flarsheim Hall, Rm. 260, 5110 Rockhill Rd., UMKC Campus, KCMO; LIMIT: 16Sec. D: 1 session; Wednesday, May 06; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; UMKC School of Medicine, Theatre C, first floor, 2411 Holmes, KCMO, Parking is on Charlotte, Bring picture ID; LIMIT: 16

#2103 AStarting a Business and Selecting an EntityStarting a business can be lucrative and rewarding but how do you get started? This class will help shed light on the most important aspects of starting a business including entity selection, whether or not to create an LLC, tax filings that are required for the various entities and whether or not an EIN is required and how to get one. Please bring $5 to class for materials.CONVENER: Julie B. Dailey, E.A., NTPI Fellow Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, April 21; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; 8826 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park KS 66212, Boardroom, 2nd Floor,; LIMIT: 12

Business & Communication

#2104 A, B, C or DBusiness and Non-Profit Start-ups or Start-overs Finally Made EasyIf your dream is to start or improve a business or non-profit, this workshop is for you. You will be introduced to tools, tips, and techniques that will help you jumpstart your organizational success. This includes learning to use an exclusive step by step template with a questionnaire that guides you through developing your initial ideas, writing your business plan, and locating potential funding resources. Please bring $11 to the workshop to purchase your required materials. You can purchase the optional data CD including the step by step template with website embedded links for $50.CONVENER: Barbara Wright Email: [email protected]: www.certifieddreambuilder.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, January 31; 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM; Student Union (New), Rm. 302, 5100 Cherry, Kansas City, MO 64110, metered parking on 5th floor of new parking structure at 50th and Oak; LIMIT: 20Sec. B: 1 session; Saturday, February 21; 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM; Atterbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 20Sec. C: 1 session; Saturday, March 21; 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM; At-terbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 20Sec. D: 1 session; Saturday, April 18; 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM; At-terbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 20

#2106 APower in Your Point: How to Design Exceptional Presentations with SlidesLearn the vital concepts, best practices and prin-ciples for preparing effective presentations with and without slides. This isn’t a technical course about slide software. Instead this is a program designed to help you take the software you’re likely familiar with and harness it to support you when you present. You’ll also gain a proven, time-saving, step-by-step system for creating powerful content, designing powerful slides, and practicing for a powerful delivery. Please bring a material fee of $17 to first day of class.CONVENER: Nick Elliott Email: [email protected]: http://breezentations.com/CLASS FEE: $14.00Sec. A: 2 sessions; Saturdays, beginning, January 31; 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Plaza Library, Large Room, 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64112; LIMIT: 16

#2107 A, B or COpening a Store Finally Made EasyYou will learn how to use an easy exclusive step-by-step template that walks you through the open-ing of a brick and mortar, online store or adding a retail component to any business or non-profit. This includes: initial business planning, meeting regulatory requirements, possible funding strategies, current wholesalers and manufacturers with quality products at the lowest prices; and many tools, tips and techniques. Please bring $10 for the required workbook used in the workshop. You can also pur-chase the optional digital workbook on CD for $50.CONVENER: Barbara Wright Email: [email protected]: www.certifieddreambuilder.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, February 21; 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Sec. B: 1 session; Saturday, March 07; 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Sec. C: 1 session; Saturday, April 18; 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM; MEETS: Atterbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 20

#2108 A or BOpening a Child Care Center or School Finally Made EasyYou will be introduced to the commonalities of opening a child care center or school. These commonalities include initial business planning, regulatory requirements, best practices, selecting or developing a curriculum and possible funding sources. You will need to bring $11 for the work-book used in the workshop. You can also purchase the optional digital workbook on CD for $50.CONVENER: Barbara Wright Email: [email protected]: www.certifieddreambuilder.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, February 07; 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Sec. B: 1 session; Saturday, April 04; 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM; MEETS: Atterbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 20

#2109 A, B, C or DGrant Writing Finally Made EasyWhether you are a new or existing non-profit, for-profit, or starting a new grant writing business, this workshop will introduce you to an exclusive system that will help you learn to write quality grants in half the time. The workshop includes tips for making your grant more attractive for fund-ing, finding the commonalities and differences in grant RFPs, locating sample grants, locating open grants and step by step instructions for using the exclusive questionnaire template. Please bring $11 to the workshop to purchase your required materi-als. You can also purchase the optional data CD including the step by step template with embedded links for $50.CONVENER: Barbara Wright Email: [email protected]: www.certifieddreambuilder.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, February 07; 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Saturday, March 07; 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM; Sec. C: 1 session; Saturday, April 04; 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM; Sec. D: 1 session; Saturday, May 09; 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM; MEETS: Atterbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 20

#2105 A, B or CPlanning for Your Personal or Business Success in 2020 and BeyondPersonal and business success becomes easier to reach and keep when you develop and follow a strategic plan that projects into 2020 and beyond. You will be introduced to tools, tips and techniques including: Practice test for high stakes exams and self-evaluation; locating demographic, geographic and psychographic data to help you in futuristic planning; and resources for scholarships, grants and investors for funding your academic, business and personal goals. Please bring $11 to the workshop to purchase your required materials. You can also purchase the optional data CD including the step by step planning template with embedded links for $50.CONVENER: Barbara Wright Email: [email protected]: www.certifieddreambuilder.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, January 31; 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Student Union (New), Rm. 302, 5100 Cherry, Kansas City, MO 64110, metered parking on 5th floor of new parking structure at 50th and Oak; LIMIT: 20Sec. B: 1 session; Saturday, March 21; 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM; At-terbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 20Sec. C: 1 session; Saturday, May 09; 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM; At-terbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 20



See page 16, course #2304A to learn how to tame the birds in your life.


#2301 AHelp Create an Urban Farmsteading Neighborhood in Kansas City, KansasTour and learn about the urban farm and techniques I’ve employed on behalf of the nonprofit I’ve founded: Quindaro Gardens Mutual Aid Society. I’ll show the adjacent house and explain the meansof acquisition at a tax sale and the steps taken for renovation. You’ll also tour and learn about the availability of nearby vacant lots. Finally, Passive House, low cost, super energy efficient construc-tion will be discussed. I also encourage you to drive around in the neighborhood before or after the class. I have developed a list of the owners of the unoccupied houses who may want to sell them.CONVENER: Paul Grahovac (785-830-7355)CLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, May 09; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Urban farm in the target neighborhood, 3027 N 11th Street, Kansas City, Kansas; LIMIT: 20

#2302 AVegetable Garden BasicsLearn the fundamentals of successful vegetable gardening from the experts. Kansas City Commu-nity Gardens has been helping people grow their own food for over 35 years. Workshop will cover site selection, soil improvement and preparation, garden planning, planting techniques, variety selec-tion, maintenance and harvesting. Discover how KCCG can help you make your garden manageable and affordable with our low-cost seeds, plants and garden resources. Don’t let the spring pass you by. Make this the year you start a garden.CONVENER: Sharon Goldstein & Andrea Mathew & Ben Sharda (816-931-3877)Email: [email protected]; Website: www.kccg.orgCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Monday, March 09; 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM; Kansas City Community Gardens, 6917 Kensington Ave. KC,MO 64132; LIMIT: 50

#2303 AHousehold Cleaning using Essential Oils and All Natural ProductsDitch the toxic household chemicals and learn how you can clean with essential oils and natural products instead! Discover which essential oils have antibacterial properties, and make your own homemade dryer sheets to take home! Plus, you’ll get recipes for making your own cleaning products, air fresheners, clothes wrinkle remover, bug repel-lant (great for humans and pets) and bug spray recipes to help rid your home of pesky critters. Christy Lonergan is a certified holistic health coach specializing in detoxification.CONVENER: Christy Lonergan Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00 + $5.00 material fee = $15.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, April 14; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; Atter-bury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 20

#2111 A or BInnovate or Die: How to Use the Neuroscience of “AHA” for More Money, Sex and Meaning of LifeWant innovation on demand? Want to avoid getting automated, outsourced or becoming obsolete? Learn a system based on 6,000 EEG (brain wave) readings of high performance individuals that will give you the skill needed to use the other 90% of your brain to get what you want out of life. We will review case studies of the “AHA” moments from Archimedes, Edison, the founders of Ebay, Craig-slist, Google, and from JK Rowling, Toni Morrison, Jim Gaffigan and many others. Every participant will be able to strap on the portable EEG machine to observe their own brain waves as they use these techniques to calibrate to the AHA.CONVENER: Denis Greene (816-560-3641)Email: [email protected]: church-development.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, February 05; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Thursday, March 05; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; MEETS: Atterbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 25

Practical Skills

Home & Garden

#2201 A or BBe Your Own Bike MechanicLearn all the necessary skills of bicycle mainte-nance in order to keep your ride rolling: How to lube the chain, drive train, and cables; adjust derail-leurs; install and remove wheels for transportation; and change a flat and patch a tube.CONVENER: Britton Kusiak (816-756-5510)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, February 07; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Sec. B: 1 session; Saturday, March 07; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; MEETS: Volker Bicycles, 1717 W. 39th, KCMO 64111; LIMIT: 10

#2304 AParenting ParrotsParrots are challenging pets. This course will cover basic to advanced behavioral issues en-countered with parrots including screaming, biting, feather destruction, diet, appropriate housing, well-ness, and enrichment for all experience levels.CONVENER: Jennifer Clair Website: beaknwings.orgCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, March 14; 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM; Beak n Wings, Inc., 20700 W 151 Street, Olathe, KS 66061; LIMIT: 15

#2305 AFood Not Lawns“Food Not Lawns” will help you turn your lawn into a garden and your neighborhood into a com-munity. Our goals are to help increase local food security, improve your diet, beautify your surround-ings, and reduce pollution and energy use. Topics include: whole system design, garden preparation, permaculture principles, water wise gardening, seed saving and free resources (see foodnotlawan-skc.org). Please bring $5 to first class for materials.CONVENER: Steve Mann (816-352-9213)Email: [email protected]: prairietrading.comCLASS FEE: $18.00Sec. A: 4 sessions; Wednesdays, beginning, March 04; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; UMKC School of Medicine, Theatre C, first floor, 2411 Holmes, KCMO, Parking is on Charlotte, Bring picture ID; LIMIT: 30

#2307 A or BThe Art of Living SpaceLooking for something different in your life? Couldn’t we all use a little more prosperity, a little peace between our walls (or maybe between our ears), or even some sizzle in the sack? Feng shui can help you realize these goals. Learn the what, where, why and how of feng shui. What is it? Where did it come from? Why did it evolve? Why should I use it? How does it work? How do I apply it? Apply all of this to your space and see what sizzles.CONVENER: Shea Geist (913-284-8177)Email: [email protected]; Website: www.fengshea.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, February 21; 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Saturday, March 14; 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM; MEETS: Plaza Library, Small Room, 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64112; LIMIT: 8

#2308 AIntroduction to Urban PermaculturePermaculture is an integrative, ethics based sustain-able design system. We will explore permaculture design principles for urban and suburban home-steads and farms. Topics covered include the initial envisioning process, site analysis, zone and sector analysis, energy and material flow along with soil and vegetation characteristics. We will also cover designing with plant polycultures and guilds. Please bring $5 to class to cover class handouts.CONVENER: Steve Mann & Michael Almond (816-352-9213)Email: [email protected]; Website: prairietrading.comCLASS FEE: $14.00Sec. A: 2 sessions; Tuesdays, beginning, April 07; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; UMKC School of Medicine, Theatre C, first floor, 2411 Holmes, KCMO, Parking is on Charlotte, Bring picture ID; LIMIT: 30

#2202 ACar SmartsWe’ll go over maintenance—what your car needs, why it needs it and what it probably doesn’t need. We’ll also look at different types of repair shops and tips on finding a good one that suits your needs. Please bring your owner’s manual with maintenance schedule and $2 for materials to class. Convener is a professional auto mechanic with over 40 years of experience.CONVENER: Gary Tannen (816-561-0909)CLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, March 14; 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 7 E. 37th St., KCMO, enter through garage door; LIMIT: 6





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UMKC Conference and Event ResourcesPlanning events and conferences on a college

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With the options we have for our guests, UMKC is a premier location and has many

amenities to offer from special events to multi-day conferences to summer camps and

conferences!Conference and Event Resources at UMKC

coordinates the events in the following facilities in addition to summer camps and

conferences on the UMKC campus

Atterbury Student Success Center

• Pierson Auditorium• 3 state of the art classrooms for breakouts • Chancellor’s Dining Room• 7 day a week availability

UMKC Student Union

• Large Multi-Purpose Room• 5 breakout rooms for all meeting needs• Large Theater suitable for performances and lectures• 7 day a week availability

Summer Camps and Conferences• Both apartment and residence hall style of living• Flexibility in length of program over the summer• Multiple meeting spaces available for use• On campus dining options• Swinney Recreational Facility

Please contact Travis Dixon, Conference Coordinator, to set-up time to discuss

your conference needs!Thank you for your interest in holding

a conference at UMKC!Conference and Event Resources

5100 Cherry Street, Suite 310, Kansas City, MO 64110

Phone: 816-235-1416 Email: [email protected]


#2312 AWatershed Design in LandscapeLearn how watershed management protects and benefits your structure. We’ll see how rainbarrels, gutters, sculpting the land, dry creek beds and plantings can work in favor of your project and be sustainable in the long term. We’ll meet on site of a new structure. Please bring $3 for handout.CONVENER: Zoe LaGrece & Zac LaGrece (816-838-0660)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, April 18; 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; 1029 S. 47th Terr., KCKS, From I-635, exit on Metropolitan, go west on Metropolitan, right at Leo Alvey Park (approx. 49th St.), turns into 47th Terr.; LIMIT: 20

#2501 ABasics of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) LawThis course will teach students the basics of employment discrimination law. Students will learn how to recognize discrimination based on race, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. Bring $10 to class for materials.CONVENER: Mickey Dean (816-523-1671 or 816-527-6616)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, January 24; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; At-terbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 15

#2309 ATuckpointingDoes your foundation have cracks, crumbling mortar or other kinds of disrepair? Learn how to prepare and repair those spots so it will last. Bring work gloves if you’d like or simply come and observe as we repair a portion of a stone founda-tion. Please bring $3 to class for materials. Don’t forget to wear your sunscreen! If the weather is foreboding, we will repair an interior section of the basement. Zoe is an artist at large whose favorite mediums include cooking, gardening/landscaping and stone masonry.CONVENER: Zoe LaGrece (816-838-0660)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, April 25; 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; Convener will contact with location; LIMIT: 20

#2401 ABeginning SpanishBecause there is a high percentage of Spanish speakers in the U.S., José has decided to offer a Spanish language course to native English speak-ers. By studying with him you will learn to commu-nicate with the diverse people that live here. Jose was a Professor of Spanish, ethics, sociology and political science at Universidad Autónoma del Esta-do de Hidalgo, México, from 1988-1994. Currently he translates from English to Spanish and Spanish to English for superiors and co-workers.CONVENER: Jose De La Cruz Email: [email protected] FEE: $18.00 + $20.00 material fee = $38.00Sec. A: 10 sessions; Saturdays, beginning, January 31; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Northeast Library, Rm A, 6000 Wilson Road, Kansas City, MO 64123, Independence Ave. East, several blocks past Van Brunt but before railroad underpass, Take left on Wilson - go past Price Chopper and strip mall, Library on left.; LIMIT: 25

#2402 AParlez-Vous FrancaisCome and join the longest on-going French con-versation group in Kansas City including native speakers. We participate in a variety of activities and events such as movies, potlucks and parties with other language groups.CONVENER: Fred Hartwell & Jeanine McCarthy (816-353-4431)Email: [email protected] FEE: $18.00Sec. A: 13 sessions; Sundays, beginning, January 25; 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM; Axois, 301 E. 55th St., KCMO; LIMIT: 10

#2403 ACreole Made EasyLearn enough Haitian Creole to functionally com-municate and about the culture of Haiti. Our hope is that you will choose to use your new found language skills in Haiti or with the Haitian community locally. The convener, Idalbert Joseph, is the founder of Glory House Services, a non-profit agency, working with Haitian immigrants in Kansas City and provid-ing education and building strong communities in Northwest Haiti. Please bring a notebook and $19 to the first class for a Creole language book.CONVENER: Idalbert Joseph (816-600-1457)Email: [email protected] FEE: $18.00Sec. A: 6 sessions; Saturdays, beginning, January 31; 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM; Flarsheim Hall, Rm. 260, 5110 Rockhill Rd., UMKC Campus, KCMO; LIMIT: 20

#2601 A, B or CBuilding a Website, the Quick and Easy Way!It seems that having a web presence these days is more important than ever. There are hundreds of tools at our disposal but they are not all easy to use. This class will show you some of the cheapest user friendly tools for developing a nice user friendly website that will impress employers, friends and potential clients. We will discuss getting a domain name, building the site and touch on some ways to build your brand and web presence. Bring $10 to class for materials.CONVENER: Zach Beall (765-387-7691)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, February 14; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Saturday, March 14; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Sec. C: 1 session; Saturday, April 11; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; MEETS: Atterbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 20

People’s Law

LanguageComputers

#2701 AIntroduction To Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn RandAuthor and philosopher Ayn Rand wrote such best-selling novels as “The Fountainhead” and “Atlas Shrugged”. She called Objectivism “a philosophy for living on earth.” It holds the view of “man as a heroic being, with his own happiness as the moral purpose of his life, with productive achievement as his noblest activity, and reason as his only abso-lute.” This course will introduce the basic ideas of Objectivism and their application to everyday life.CONVENER: Kurt Colville Email: [email protected] FEE: $14.00Sec. A: 2 sessions; Tuesdays, beginning, February 03; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Flarsheim Hall, Rm. 337, 5110 Rockhill Rd., UMKC Campus, KCMO;; LIMIT: 20

Science & Philosophy

#2310 AWhat Kinds of Home Loans Are Available? Start the Homebuying Process TodayReady to start the home buying process today? Join us for a hands on class where you will learn how the home buying process works from A-Z from two longtime Reece & Nichols agents. Avoid the traps and problems. Find and negotiate for the perfect home. Plus, you will hear from a loan officer about the mortgage loan options, and can start the process by arranging to run your credit report and/or loan application after class if you choose. When you leave you will be prepared to enter the world of homeownership!CONVENER: Stacey Johnson Cosby & Doug Knetzer (816-591-5921)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, February 19; 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM; Reece & Nichols Office & Parking, 434 W. 46th Terr., KCMO 64112; LIMIT: 24

#2311 A or BGetting Your House Ready to SellGet your house ready to sell for as much and as fast as you can. What are the five things that every homeowner should know before placing your home on the market? Also, what are some of the recent changes in the mortgage market that you need to be aware of for your next home purchase? Learn from long time Reece and Nichols agents and a loan of-ficer how to maximize your net profit.CONVENER: Stacey Johnson Cosby & Doug Knetzer (816-591-5921)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, March 19; 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Thursday, April 16; 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM; MEETS: Reece & Nichols Office & Parking, 434 W. 46th Terr., KCMO 64112; LIMIT: 24

Teacha Communiversity Class

Share What You Know With Others

Deadline: Friday, April 3rd

Call 816-235-1407 for informationhttp://info.umkc.edu/getinvolved/commu/


#2501 ABasics of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) LawThis course will teach students the basics of employment discrimination law. Students will learn how to recognize discrimination based on race, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. Bring $10 to class for materials.CONVENER: Mickey Dean (816-523-1671 or 816-527-6616)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, January 24; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; At-terbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 15

#2601 A, B or CBuilding a Website, the Quick and Easy Way!It seems that having a web presence these days is more important than ever. There are hundreds of tools at our disposal but they are not all easy to use. This class will show you some of the cheapest user friendly tools for developing a nice user friendly website that will impress employers, friends and potential clients. We will discuss getting a domain name, building the site and touch on some ways to build your brand and web presence. Bring $10 to class for materials.CONVENER: Zach Beall (765-387-7691)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, February 14; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Saturday, March 14; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Sec. C: 1 session; Saturday, April 11; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; MEETS: Atterbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 20

People’s Law

Computers

Science & Philosophy


#2702 AEsoteric Study GroupWritten materials by Alice A Bailey and Lucille Cedercrans form the foundation for this group’s exploration of ageless wisdom.CONVENER: Robin Gross & Penny Shultz (816-420-0820 or 816-227-2727)Email: [email protected] FEE: $18.00Sec. A: 4 sessions; Tuesdays, beginning, February 03; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Mystic Treasures, 7711 N. Oak Trfway, Gladstone.MO; LIMIT: 20

#2703 ABeginning AstronomyJoin members of the Astronomical Society of Kansas City and discover the wonder of the night sky! No telescope or previous observing experience required. Discussion and presentations are in the classroom until dark, then observing on clear nights at the Warko Observatory on top of Royall Hall. Dress appropriately—it can be chilly up there. We will have telescopes and binoculars. Class meets even if cloudy. Convener is a long-time member of the Astromonical Society of Kansas City and volunteer at UMKC’s Warko Observatory.CONVENER: Denise Moser (816-225-2053)Email: [email protected]: www.askc.orgCLASS FEE: $14.00Sec. A: 2 sessions; Fridays, beginning, April 10; 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM; Royall Hall, Rm. 404, 52nd & Rockhill Rd., Between Rockh-ill and Holmes, UMKC Campus, KCMO; LIMIT: 20

#2704 AFossils for EveryoneYes, believe it or not, now landlocked Kansas City was once submerged under a shallow sea, full of plant and animal life we can still learn about! The road cuts around the metro provide us a glimpse into our distant past, with some surprising finds! This class will introduce you to the study of fossils, paleontology, and will teach you the necessary tools to identify some common area fossils. We will tour the UMKC Geosciences museum on Friday night in preparation for our fossil dig Saturday.CONVENER: Elizabeth Goodden (816-421-0281)CLASS FEE: $14.00Sec. A: 2 sessions; Fridays, beginning, May 08; 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM; Flarsheim Hall, Rm. 271, 5110 Rockhill Rd., UMKC Cam-pus, KCMO; LIMIT: 20

#2802 AGangland Wire: The Rise and Fall of the River QuayThe Convener was assigned to the KCMO PD Intelligence Unit during the 1970s. He was a firsthand witness to the La Cosa Nostra war that ended the popular entertainment district known as the River Quay. He produced a documentary film about this situation titled, Gangland Wire. He will show excerpts from his film and share an insider’s knowledge of those events.CONVENER: Gary Jenkins Website: www.ganglandwire.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, April 16; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Student Union (New), Rm. 302, 5100 Cherry, Kansas City, MO 64110, metered parking on 5th floor of new parking structure at 50th and Oak; LIMIT: 40

#2803 ANegroes to Hire: Slave Life and Culture on Missouri FarmsThe convener produced a documentary film using Missouri experts, descendants of Missouri slaves, actors reading from the Missouri Slave Narratives and period newspaper articles. He depicts the day to day life and culture of an antebellum Missouri slave farm. You will see excerpts from the film and participate in a group discussion. For more infor-mation, go to: www.lifedocumentaries.com.CONVENER: Gary Jenkins Website: www.ganglandwire.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, May 07; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; At-terbury Student Success Center, Rm. 237, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 40

#2804 AExploring Toys and MiniaturesThe National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, home to the world’s largest collection of fine-scale miniatures and one of the largest toy collections on public display in the United States, is undergoing a major renovation. In preparation for reopening, museum staff will be offering an in-depth course on the museum’s collection and new exhibits. Dis-cover miniature worlds and learn about the past on a six-week journey through the social and artistic history of toys and miniatures. After completion of the course, participants may continue their training and become museum docents.CONVENER: Museum Staff Email: [email protected]: http://toyandminiaturemuseum.org/CLASS FEE: $0.00 (the class fee is waived)Sec. A: 6 sessions; Tuesdays, beginning, March 24; 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM; The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, 5235 Oak St., Kansas City, MO; LIMIT: 12

#2805 AHow to Listen to and Love Classical MusicThis course equips students with the skills needed to listen to and love Western classical music. Topics covered include the elements of music, how music communicates, powerful listening techniques, major periods, composers and works of Western classical music. Many musical examples will be presented and analyzed. No musical background or training is assumed or required. Please bring $13 for materials to first class.CONVENER: Tom Nanney (816-401-0047)Email: [email protected] FEE: $18.00Sec. A: 7 sessions; Saturdays, beginning, January 31; 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM; Cockefair Hall, Room 104, UMKC Campus, 52nd & Rockhill, KCMO; LIMIT: 50

History & Culture

#2901 AHorse Sense for the WorkplaceTrouble focusing? Interruptions? Distractions? Petty office squabbles? Gossiping co-workers? Intrusive-ness? Disrespect? Yuck! Let horses give you a new perspective on your ability to respond to common workplace challenges. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. This is a ground-based class; there is no riding. Cathy is certified by EAGALA as an equine specialist and has a lifetime of experi-ence with horses. Bonnie is certified by EAGALA as a mental health specialist and has many years of experience as a clinical social worker.CONVENER: Cathy Cowger & Bonnie E. Benson, LCSW (816-914-3601)Email: [email protected]; Website: cedarlanefarm.usCLASS FEE: $10.00 + $10.00 material fee = $20.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, May 02; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Ce-dar Lane Farm, 13004 NW 81st Street, KCMO 64152; LIMIT: 10

#2902 ASo You Want to Be a Librarian?Professional librarians enjoy rewarding, intellec-tually challenging careers in a rapidly changing environment. Tech savvy, bright, service oriented librarians have opportunities in school, public, aca-demic and special libraries. Modern librarians learn web development skills, information skills, re-search skills; learn to manage electronic resources, copyright, acquisitions and more. Master the world of information! Chris is on faculty at the University of Missouri, School of Information Science and a business librarian for UMKC.CONVENER: Chris LeBeau (816-235-6371)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, April 14; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Miller Nichols Library, Room 114, 51st Street between Rockhill & Holmes, UMKC Campus, KCMO; LIMIT: 20

Careers

Ethnic Food

#2801 A, B or CThe Truth About The Oldest Fraternal Organization In The WorldLearn why masonry has been a major force for hundreds of years in the development of the Ameri-can way of life. Find out the real story behind it. Find out why some have been afraid of Masons and Masonry. Examine the goals, ambitions, and chari-ties of all these affiliated groups.CONVENER: Thomas Strickland (913-787-3154)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Sunday, March 08; 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Thursday, March 26; 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Sec. C: 1 session; Thursday, March 26; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; MEETS: Northeast Kansas Scottish Rite Center, 5201 W. 75th Street, Prairie Village, KS 66208; LIMIT: 20

The very ink with which history is written is merely fluid prejudice.

~Mark Twain


#2805 AHow to Listen to and Love Classical MusicThis course equips students with the skills needed to listen to and love Western classical music. Topics covered include the elements of music, how music communicates, powerful listening techniques, major periods, composers and works of Western classical music. Many musical examples will be presented and analyzed. No musical background or training is assumed or required. Please bring $13 for materials to first class.CONVENER: Tom Nanney (816-401-0047)Email: [email protected] FEE: $18.00Sec. A: 7 sessions; Saturdays, beginning, January 31; 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM; Cockefair Hall, Room 104, UMKC Campus, 52nd & Rockhill, KCMO; LIMIT: 50

#3001 AHow to Cook with Fresh Herbs from the GardenThis will be a hands-on, culinary herbal product-making class. Class products will include an herbal butter, vinegar, and salt, which I provide. Besides making these products there will be an early spring garden tour, and some herbal dishes to taste. Please be on time and shoes need to be removed at the main door. Each person must bring the following: A 1 cup jar with lid, a 16 oz. glass bottle with lid, and a small tub to hold herbal product. Please have all pre-labeled with your name.CONVENER: Paula Winchester (816-361-2243)Email: [email protected]: www.paulawinchester.comCLASS FEE: $10.00 + $20.00 material fee = $30.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, April 18; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 5742 Kenwood Ave., KCMO (home with brilliant blue shutters); LIMIT: 6

#2901 AHorse Sense for the WorkplaceTrouble focusing? Interruptions? Distractions? Petty office squabbles? Gossiping co-workers? Intrusive-ness? Disrespect? Yuck! Let horses give you a new perspective on your ability to respond to common workplace challenges. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. This is a ground-based class; there is no riding. Cathy is certified by EAGALA as an equine specialist and has a lifetime of experi-ence with horses. Bonnie is certified by EAGALA as a mental health specialist and has many years of experience as a clinical social worker.CONVENER: Cathy Cowger & Bonnie E. Benson, LCSW (816-914-3601)Email: [email protected]; Website: cedarlanefarm.usCLASS FEE: $10.00 + $10.00 material fee = $20.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, May 02; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Ce-dar Lane Farm, 13004 NW 81st Street, KCMO 64152; LIMIT: 10

#2902 ASo You Want to Be a Librarian?Professional librarians enjoy rewarding, intellec-tually challenging careers in a rapidly changing environment. Tech savvy, bright, service oriented librarians have opportunities in school, public, aca-demic and special libraries. Modern librarians learn web development skills, information skills, re-search skills; learn to manage electronic resources, copyright, acquisitions and more. Master the world of information! Chris is on faculty at the University of Missouri, School of Information Science and a business librarian for UMKC.CONVENER: Chris LeBeau (816-235-6371)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, April 14; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Miller Nichols Library, Room 114, 51st Street between Rockhill & Holmes, UMKC Campus, KCMO; LIMIT: 20

Careers

foodEthnic Food

#3101 AA Mediterranean Evening with Chef KamalSpend a relaxed evening with Chef Kamal and create some Mediterranean favorites. You’ll learn to grill mouthwatering and marinated chicken kabobs. Chef Kamal has made a name for himself (Yummy’s Choice) in Kansas City with his Medi-terranean delicatessen goodies which are found at grocery stores throughout the metro area.CONVENER: Yahia Kamal (816-804-2820)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00 + $10.00 material fee = $20.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, March 17; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; Westport Roanoke Community Center, kitchen, 3601 Roanoke Rd., KCMO, West on 39th Street (go past SW Trafficway), Roanoke is 1 light past SW Trafficway, take a right on Roanoke, go 3 blocks, after 2 blocks road turns to brick, Community Center is on the right; LIMIT: 15

#3102 AVegetarian Ethiopian CookingLearn centuries-old vegan and vegetarian Ethiopian traditional cooking. Learn to use Ethiopian spices in this hands-on class. Learn to prepare injera (soft, spongy and flat national bread), misir watt (red lentils in berbere sauce), and atiklet watt (cabbage, carrots and potatoes). You’ll receive complete instructions on how to prepare this unique cuisine.CONVENER: Daniel Fikru (816-283-0990)Email: [email protected]: kcbluenilecafe.comCLASS FEE: $10.00 + $20.00 material fee = $30.00Sec. A: 1 session; Monday, February 09; 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM; Blue Nile Café, 20 E 5th St. KCMO, River Market; LIMIT: 20

Ethnic Food

The very ink with which history is written is merely fluid prejudice.

~Mark Twain

SAHARAMediterranean Food

816-756-5444320 E. 51st St. 64112www.saharakc.com





22 WINTER ‘15 FREE FOR UMKC STUDENTS REGISTER BY PHONE! 816-235-1407#3103 AThai VoyagerExperience the flavors of Thailand with an “Exotic Meets West” approach to salad. You will learn some delightful combinations of fruits with two different dressings; “Indonesian RujaK Dressing” a sweet and sour sensation with Thai chilies and “Thai Yam Polamai” a sweet, sour and shallot/garlic savory delight. For the main course we’ll prepare”Phat Thong Het” a butternut squash and mushroom treasure of flavors. While traditionally made with fish sauce, you will learn vegan alterna-tives. Class is gluten free.CONVENER: Zoe LaGrece (816-838-0660)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00 + $15.00 material fee = $25.00Sec. A: 1 session; Wednesday, February 25; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; Westport Roanoke Community Center, kitchen, 3601 Roanoke Rd., KCMO, West on 39th Street (go past SW Trafficway), Roanoke is 1 light past SW Trafficway, take a right on Roanoke, go 3 blocks, after 2 blocks road turns to brick, Community Center is on the right;; LIMIT: 12

#3303 AFlying Magic Carpet, Teas from around the WorldPaula Winchester has traveled the world to study tea and will focus on four countries of origin: China, Japan, Taiwan, and India. Discussion will center around differences and similarities in tea production while tasting 4 teas: pu-erh from China, matcha from Japan, oolong from Taiwan, and a black CTC from India. Snacks and handouts pro-vided. Please do not drink any coffee within three hours of the class.CONVENER: Paula Winchester (816-361-2243)Email: [email protected]: www.paulawinchester.comCLASS FEE: $10.00 + $10.00 material fee = $20.00Sec. A: 1 session; Sunday, March 08; 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; 5742 Kenwood Ave., KCMO (home with brilliant blue shutters); LIMIT: 10

#3304 ABasics of BeerLearn about and taste different beer styles at a working nanobrewery. The class will cover very basic steps in the brewing process, easy beer and food pairings, a brief history of beer styles, and samples of beers brewed in-house. Must be 21+ to sample beer. Bring $10 to class for drinks.CONVENER: Chris Flenker Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Sunday, February 22; 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Green Room Burgers & Beer, 4010 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO 64111; LIMIT: 20

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#3301 AChai and Chat in my GardenDo you enjoy learning about tea, like fascinating little details about plucking, processing, steeping, and tasting? The focus will be India, my fourth country of origin. Recently I returned from a five week study in Assam and Darjeeling in early 2014. Come with an inquisitive mind, open heart and immerse yourself into the mystical realm and toils of tea. Paula has studied tea for over 14 years and been to China, Taiwan, and Japan to study in depth the toils and magic of tea. Masala chai will be dem-onstrated and tasted. Please do not drink any coffee within three hours of the class.CONVENER: Paula Winchester (816-361-2243)Email: [email protected]: www.paulawinchester.comCLASS FEE: $10.00 + $8.00 material fee = $18.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, February 21; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 5742 Kenwood Ave., KCMO (home with brilliant blue shutters); LIMIT: 10

#3302 A or BHomebrewing for BeginnersAttendees will learn the critical part of boiling, adding hops, chilling, sanitizing, pitching yeast and how to bottle a 5 gallon batch of beer (sugar and yeast dosing, sanitizing bottles, crimping crowns, and bottle conditioning). Each participant takes home beers for bottle conditioning at home and a detailed 2-page outline. After this session you’ll be confident to begin brewing at home. Convener has experience in a commercial brewery as well as homebrewing, is a beer judge, and owner/manager of a homebrew supply shop.CONVENER: Jennifer Helber CLASS FEE: $10.00 + $40.00 material fee = $50.00Sec. A: 1 session; Sunday, February 08; 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM; Grain to Glass, LLC, 1611 Swift Ave., North Kansas City, MO 64116; LIMIT: 12Sec. B: 1 session; Saturday, March 07; 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM; Grain to Glass, LLC, 1611 Swift Ave., North Kansas City, MO 64116; LIMIT: 12

#4001 AKundalini Yoga for All LevelsDid you know that the ancient exercise science known as yoga has 22 aspects or systems? 90% of these techniques can be done sitting and there is no extreme pressure on body or joints. Join us as we practice mudra, mantra, kriya, relaxation and meditation. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel to sit on.CONVENER: Alan Lee Lippincott (816-529-2771)CLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, April 04; 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM; Rime Buddhist Center, 700 West Pennway, KCMO, (N. on I-35, exit on W. Pennway, take a left, RBC on right); LIMIT: 30

#4002 A or BBeginning Tai ChiT’ai Chi is an ancient system of exercise, medita-tion, and martial art that unites mind and body: an exercise to cultivate the body, a meditation to cultivate the spirit, a martial art to cultivate har-monious relationships with others. Learn the first seven postures with the option to continue. Kim Kanzelberger, M.A., has been teaching T’ai Chi in the Kansas City area for over 30 years. He is the director of Center States T’ai Chi and leads retreats and workshops in the U.S. and Europe.CONVENER: Kim Kanzelberger (816-531-0065)Email: [email protected]: www.centerstatestaichi.comCLASS FEE: $18.00Sec. A: 4 sessions; Monday, January 26, Wednesday, January 28, Monday, February 2 & Wednesday, February 4; Sec. B: 4 sessions; Monday, April 06, Wednesday, April 8, Monday, April 13 & Wednesday, April 15; MEETS: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM; Center States T’ai Chi Association, 111 E. Gregory, KCMO; LIMIT: 20

#4003 ATai Chi and Qi GongTai Chi and Qigong are both ancient Chinese heal-ing methods. Gentle and simple in nature, these exercises can help you enhance your cardiovascu-lar, respiratory and immune systems. This class will focus on improving your energy level and on the health aspects of Tai Chi.CONVENER: Chun Man Sit Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, January 31; 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM; Community Christian Church, Activity Center, 32 E. 46th St., KCMO, across 46th St. from the church, park on the street or in parking lot behind the Activity Center; LIMIT: 12

#4101 ASeated Massage: World Peace, One Set of Shoulders at a TimeThis class will teach you a simple, portable method for giving a massage to anyone sitting in a chair. Be everyone’s favorite friend and/or co-worker, and do your part to reduce global-tension, one pair of shoulders at a time! Dress comfortably. Necia has been practicing massage in the metro-area for 34 years. She brings many layers of awareness to her massage work and workshops.CONVENER: Necia Gamby (913-232-9119)Email: [email protected]: www.nrginmotion.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, April 11; 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM; West-port Roanoke Community Center, 3601 Roanoke, KCMO, West on 39th Street, Roanoke is 1 light past SW Trafficway, take a right on Roanoke, go 3 blocks, after 2 blocks road turns to brick, Community Center is on the right;; LIMIT: 16

#4301 AHerbal Home RemediesLearn what our grandmothers don’t teach us anymore. Discover the “weeds” in your yard that are edible and medicinal. Spring is a great time to harvest wild edible and medicinal plants. Learn how to preserve collected herbs. Find out how to use poultices, compresses, tinctures and teas for overall good health. We’ll take a short walk to iden-tify and gather herbs and make a healing salve from our harvest. Hands-on demonstrations, samples and handouts included. This class is part of Regina’s Home Herbalist Series.CONVENER: Regina Compernolle (816-547-0266)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00 + $20.00 material fee = $30.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, April 25; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Dog-wood Forest in Kansas City, Kansas., Call or email for details and directions.; LIMIT: 12

#4302 AReiki Play DayThe moon is full tonight! Experience the energiz-ing, relaxing effects of Reiki and other forms of healing energy. Reiki works on physical, emotional and spiritual levels to open the flow in your life. Techniques will be taught to help you be more sen-sitive to subtle energy. We will play with a variety of energy techniques including Reiki, bio-force, polarity, chakra balancing and healing with sound. The class is held in our home in beautiful Dogwood Forest.CONVENER: Regina Compernolle (816-547-0266)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, March 26; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Dogwood Forest in Kansas City, Kansas., Call or email for details and directions.; LIMIT: 12


#3304 ABasics of BeerLearn about and taste different beer styles at a working nanobrewery. The class will cover very basic steps in the brewing process, easy beer and food pairings, a brief history of beer styles, and samples of beers brewed in-house. Must be 21+ to sample beer. Bring $10 to class for drinks.CONVENER: Chris Flenker Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Sunday, February 22; 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Green Room Burgers & Beer, 4010 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO 64111; LIMIT: 20

Yoga & Tai Chihealth

#4201 AOne Green Smoothie a Day Will Keep the Doctor Away....ForeverDo you have low energy? Can’t lose weight? Do you have problems with indigestion/elimination? Do you crave sweets? Do you want to eat healthy but just can’t find the time? If you have answered yes to at least one of these questions this class is for you! Learn the benefits of raw greens to your health and an easy way to incorporate fruits, vegetables and greens to your diet. We will prepare a very tasty green smoothie that is also good for you!CONVENER: Sonia Malburg Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00 + $5.00 material fee = $15.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, May 09; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Westport Roanoke Community Center, kitchen, 3601 Roanoke Rd., KCMO, West on 39th Street (go past SW Trafficway), Roanoke is 1 light past SW Trafficway, take a right on Roanoke, go 3 blocks, after 2 blocks road turns to brick, Community Center is on the right;; LIMIT: 12

Massage

Nutrition

AffordAble ChiroprACtiCheAlth CAre

Family Plan Available

Massage Therapy andPhysiotherapy Available

9237 Ward Pkwy., Suite 104Kansas City, MO 64114

Dr. Richard Kaplan816-363-4455

Dr. Dan Wasson816-523-4411

Acupuncture on the Plaza—Yoga in Waldo

• Acupuncture • Qi Gong • CranioSacral Therapy • Yoga • Ear Candling • T’ai Chi Ch’uan• Reiki • Energy Balancing• Lymph Drainage

Call for schedule for ongoing classes

816-822-0500

Kathleen Coleton

HEARTLAND YOGA & ACUPUNCTURE

www.acupuncturejan.com

#4301 AHerbal Home RemediesLearn what our grandmothers don’t teach us anymore. Discover the “weeds” in your yard that are edible and medicinal. Spring is a great time to harvest wild edible and medicinal plants. Learn how to preserve collected herbs. Find out how to use poultices, compresses, tinctures and teas for overall good health. We’ll take a short walk to iden-tify and gather herbs and make a healing salve from our harvest. Hands-on demonstrations, samples and handouts included. This class is part of Regina’s Home Herbalist Series.CONVENER: Regina Compernolle (816-547-0266)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00 + $20.00 material fee = $30.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, April 25; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Dog-wood Forest in Kansas City, Kansas., Call or email for details and directions.; LIMIT: 12

#4302 AReiki Play DayThe moon is full tonight! Experience the energiz-ing, relaxing effects of Reiki and other forms of healing energy. Reiki works on physical, emotional and spiritual levels to open the flow in your life. Techniques will be taught to help you be more sen-sitive to subtle energy. We will play with a variety of energy techniques including Reiki, bio-force, polarity, chakra balancing and healing with sound. The class is held in our home in beautiful Dogwood Forest.CONVENER: Regina Compernolle (816-547-0266)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, March 26; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Dogwood Forest in Kansas City, Kansas., Call or email for details and directions.; LIMIT: 12

Healing

All of our online classes are 6 weeks and $99.Creating WordPress WebsitesLearn how to use WordPress, a free and popular Web design tool, to quickly and easily create attractive blogs and interactive websites.Facilitated by John Agress.John Agress has been active in the computer world since the 1980s and has been developing and design-ing websites for more than a decade. He was among the first designers to recognize that WordPress, which was originally created as blogging software, can also produce content management websites that can be updated as easily as sending an email. He loves helping his Web design clients take control of their WordPress blogs and websites. John graduated from Northwest-ern University with a B.S. in Communication Studies and spent many years as a radio and television news anchor, writer, and producer.Register Online at www.ed2go.com/commu

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010Become proficient in using Microsoft Excel 2010 and discover dozens of shortcuts and tricks for setting up fully formatted worksheets quickly and efficiently.Facilitated by Chad Wambolt.Chad Wambolt is a graduate of Boise State University, where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in account-ing. He has spent his entire professional career in the finance field, working for both privately and publicly held companies with sales ranging from $500 million to $3 billion. His knowledge of Excel’s capabilities has helped organizations streamline processes and save countless hours of labor. Chad has taught Excel to students of varying skill levels since 1997.Register Online at www.ed2go.com/commu



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#4301 AOptimize Your Brain!Who’s driving the train, you or your brain? Disrupt-ed brainwave patterns can negatively impact your ability to stay focused and on task while trying to achieve your goals. Learn handy tips and tricks for keeping your brain sharp throughout the lifespan.CONVENER: ManDee Nogle (913-954-7007)Email: [email protected]: www.thefocusedbrain.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, January 24; 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Metcalf Bank, 605 Cherry Street, Third Floor Conference Room, Belton, MO 64012; LIMIT: 12

#4304 AHealing Herbs and Foods in the KitchenFind out about the healing potential of common foods and culinary herbs. From vitamin rich teas to zingy pesto and slow cooked soups, you’ll discover how to fortify your diet by cooking with herbs. Learn about kitchen remedies for everything from sore throats to sprained ankles. We’ll take a walk to identify and harvest early Spring edible herbs and return to the kitchen to whip up some tasty examples of healing food. Find out how yummy healthy can be! Hands-on demonstrations, samples and handouts included. This class is part of Re-gina’s Home Herbalist Series.CONVENER: Regina Compernolle (816-547-0266)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, March 28; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Dogwood Forest in Kansas City, Kansas., Call or email for details and directions.; LIMIT: 8

#5001 ATinder: Dating in the 21st CenturyAfter a billion swipes and more than ten million matches, Tinder is a phenomenon that smartphone users are using to meet and connect with new people. Unlike online dating, the user has mere seconds and limited information to decide if they “like” the other person. As a result, people are frustrated because they either don’t know enough about a person to “like” them or because they aren’t being “liked” themselves. Attend this class to learn strategies to be more successful on Tinder and have fun meeting people in the 21st century. Bring $9 to class for materials.CONVENER: Vince Vaughan CLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Wednesday, March 11; 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM; Flarsheim Hall, Rm. 260, 5110 Rockhill Rd., UMKC Campus, KCMO;; LIMIT: 25

#5103 ASome Basic Keys to Mastering Your MarriageThere is no question that marriage can be chal-lenging! There are some basic building blocks to having a good relationship. If followed, the chances of a happy marriage will increase, if not, your marital struggles will surely grow. In this class we will cover key areas which will greatly increase the potential for a happy marriage. Join us for this interactive discussion.CONVENER: Mark Bayer Ed.D. Email: [email protected]: www.markbayer.9f.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, April 16; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; At-terbury Student Success Center, Rm. 237, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 24

#4401 AStart Running or Power-Walking for Fitness, Fun and FriendsGet into running or power-walking to get fit, make new friends and shed a pound or two. This is a class for new runners or runners who gave it up but want to start again or persons who walk with a vengeance. By the end of the ten weeks, you will be able to complete a 5K. You will be required to join the Kansas City Track Club ($20) at the first meeting. Your membership entitles you to a 10% discount on your running and power-walking needs. Youngsters welcome with parents.CONVENER: Paul Gorman & Lou Joline (816-679-8185)Email: [email protected] FEE: $18.00Sec. A: 10 sessions; Mondays, beginning, January 26; 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM; Garry Gribble’s Running Sports, Ward Parkway Shopping Center, 8600 Ward Pkwy., KCMO; LIMIT: 25

#4402 AAll About Running in Kansas CityWe’ll review and discuss the multitude of running groups that exist in Kansas City. Learn what they cost and how to pick the group that’s right for you.CONVENER: Louis Joline & Paul Gorman (816-679-8185)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Monday, January 26; 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM; Garry Gribble’s Running Sports, Ward Parkway Shopping Center, 8600 Ward Pkwy., KCMO; LIMIT: 25

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Relationships#5101 ACouples and Money: The Last TabooExplore factors influencing your financial life. Learn about your own money personality. See how financial self-discovery can contribute to marital satisfaction.CONVENER: Martha Childers Email: [email protected]: www.childerscounselingservice.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, February 21; 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM; Ruiz Branch Library, 2017 West Pennway St., Kansas City, MO 64108; LIMIT: 20

#5102 ASkills for Healthy AngerUnhealthy anger is based on fear and hurt. It can be defensive or aggressive, passive or submissive and rageful or hostile. Unhealthy anger is common in both women and men. Through the Medol Model™ we teach how to accept, interpret and redirect anger by separating the anger feelings from the anger-related behaviors. There is a material fee of $3 that will be collected in class.CONVENER: Rusty Fleischer & Jerry Medol (816-753-5118)Email: [email protected]: www.anger.orgCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Monday, April 13; 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM; At-terbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 20

Parenting#5201 ASuccessful ParentingI s y o u r c h i l d s o m e t i m e s d e - fi-ant, disruptive or uncooperative? You aren’t alone! All children must test boundaries and our job is to guide them toward confidence and indepen-dence. In this class for parents and caregivers of elementary age children, we’ll learn about common concerns and challenges parents share, then explore practical, sensible solutions that you can imple-ment immediately. You’ll leave the class as a more self-assured, capable and effective parent and your children will reap the benefits!CONVENER: Kelly Kennedy Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, February 10; 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM; Atterbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 20

Marriage is a wonderfulinstitution,

but who wants to live in an institution?

~Groucho Marx


#5103 ASome Basic Keys to Mastering Your MarriageThere is no question that marriage can be chal-lenging! There are some basic building blocks to having a good relationship. If followed, the chances of a happy marriage will increase, if not, your marital struggles will surely grow. In this class we will cover key areas which will greatly increase the potential for a happy marriage. Join us for this interactive discussion.CONVENER: Mark Bayer Ed.D. Email: [email protected]: www.markbayer.9f.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, April 16; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; At-terbury Student Success Center, Rm. 237, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 24

Westport Growth Center4104 Central • Kansas City, MO 64111

(816) 753-1110

www.WestportGrowthCenter.com

Shelley Stelmach-Nigro, MS, LPC

SupportiveCounseling Servicesfor Individuals, Couples, Children, Families and Groups

The center, originally opened in 1963, recently underwent a $1.25 million face lift that included an updated pottery room, reception area, bathrooms, new furnace/AC and security system. The center is available to rent for meetings, wedding receptions, birthday parties, family reunions and dinner parties.

Hours of Operation Sunday: 12 - 6 p.m. Monday: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Contact Information Phone: 816-784-5200 Fax: 816-784-5210

Co-Ed Dodge ball League Oct. 5 - Nov. 30

Sunday 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

$175/team Age 16+

Dodge, dip, duck, and dive into our annual co-ed adult dodge ball league. Teams of 6-10 will play on Sunday afternoons. Colorful uniforms are encouraged, and equipment will be provided.

Adult Open Basketball Ongoing

Monday/Friday | 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

$3 Ages 18+

This time is reserved for open basketball for adults. Pick-up games will be played. First 20 players will be accepted. The play is 5 on 5 full-court.

The KCMO Parks and Recreation Department facilities and programs are available to people of all abilities. If accommodations or individualized supports are needed to participate, please contact Sheronda Stonum at 816-513-0730.

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Parenting#5201 ASuccessful ParentingI s y o u r c h i l d s o m e t i m e s d e - fi-ant, disruptive or uncooperative? You aren’t alone! All children must test boundaries and our job is to guide them toward confidence and indepen-dence. In this class for parents and caregivers of elementary age children, we’ll learn about common concerns and challenges parents share, then explore practical, sensible solutions that you can imple-ment immediately. You’ll leave the class as a more self-assured, capable and effective parent and your children will reap the benefits!CONVENER: Kelly Kennedy Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, February 10; 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM; Atterbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 20

Marriage is a wonderfulinstitution,

but who wants to live in an institution?

~Groucho MarxCommuniversity is now partnering with Ed2Go to offer a wide range of highly interactive online courses.

All of our online courses are instructor lead by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors.

Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, and provide convenience and flexibility. In fact they are all 6 weeks long with 24 hours of class time for $105. Enjoy!

The only way to register for the online classes is online at www.ed2go.com/commu. See Pages 31& 32 to view a few classes

or go to:www.ed2go.com/commu.

Ed2Go Meets Communiversity


#5301 ALet Horses Help With Your Life TransitionAre you facing any type of life transition, such as divorce, career/job change, empty nest, or health status? This is an opportunity to identify options and clarify choices about life directions while interacting with horses. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. This is a ground-based class; there is no riding. Cathy is certified by EA-GALA as an Equine Specialist and has a lifetime of experience with horses. Bonnie is certified by EAGALA as a Mental Health Specialist and has many years of experience as a clinical social worker. Please bring $10 for materials.CONVENER: Cathy Cowger & Bonnie E. Benson, LCSW (816-914-3601)Email: [email protected]: cedarlanefarm.usCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, April 11; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 13004 NW 81st Street, Kansas City, MO; LIMIT: 10

#5304 AExplore Your Dream with Art JournalingAs a certified hypnotherapist, energy worker, life coach and artist, I will teach you how to bring in-spiration and understanding to your dreams. In this workshop you will connect with your spirit to open your creative mind. You will be guided through a deep meditation and contemplation of your values and learn art journaling with a variety of simple art materials to speak to your spirit. Please bring $5 to class for materials.CONVENER: Bhasweti Gewhas (913-660-0669 or 425-246-1801)Email: [email protected]: www.stressfreetools.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, April 11; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; At-terbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 20

#5305 AThe Power of Life PatternsWe are all a product of the patterns which we fol-low. The key to making effective life changes is learning to change your life patterns. In this class we will discuss how these patterns evolve and im-print our lives. We will discuss how we can adjust them and develop a greater potential in life. Join us in a discussion on personality development, our self perceptions, subliminal impacts, pattern identifica-tion, and a few other relevant topics.CONVENER: Mark Bayer Ed.D. Email: [email protected]: www.markbayer.9f.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, April 02; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; At-terbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 24

#5307 AThe Process: 8 Steps on How to Get Where You Want to GoBased on her book, “8 to Great: The Powerful Process for Positive Change,” award-winning au-thor, MK Mueller will help you discover how one minute a day can change your energy level. Learn how to make your best decision every time and how to turn BC (Blaming and Complaining) into AD (Acting and Dreaming). We’ll also discuss how to change your life using her patented FGH positive attitude formula: Forgiveness for the past, Gratitude for the present and Hope for the future.CONVENER: MK Mueller (402-212-3033 or 828-242-9033)Email: [email protected]: www.8togreat.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Sunday, March 1; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; 8 to Great Conference Center, 5200 W. 94th Terr., Suite 107, Prairie Village, KS 66207; LIMIT: 20

Self Development

Self Healing#5401 ACreate Your Rich LifeStuck in a rut? Repeating the same old patterns that haven’t worked well? Break the cycle and tap into your untapped potentials. Learn the simple six step process of the “One Command” to activate unused portions of your brain and create the success, health and wealth you desire. Ruth Smith Stoan is a licensed counselor, executive success coach and “One Command” facilitator. She will demonstrate how easily change can be made in the thought pat-terns and beliefs that have held us back.CONVENER: Ruth Stoan (816-836-1218)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Wednesday, March 11; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; Atterbury Student Success Center, Rm. 237, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 20

#5306 AImprove Your Attitude By Developing Your Natural StrengthsSelf development and attitude can be closely con-nected. Seeing your attitude improve will certainly make your life more rewarding. Finding and devel-oping your natural abilities will do the same. Why not move in both directions? In this class we will talk about both areas individually and together. Join us in this interactive journey.CONVENER: Mark Bayer Ed.D. Email: [email protected]: www.markbayer.9f.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, April 09; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; At-terbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 24




We are stardust.We are a billion year

old carbon.We are golden,caught up in the devil’s bargain.

and we’ve got to get ourselves

back to the garden~Joni Mitchell

#5302 A or BTransform Resolutions into Results—2015You need more than a New Year’s resolution to chart a new course for 2015—you need an action plan. Julie Connor, Ed.D., author of “Dreams to Action Trailblazer’s Guide,” will show you how to define your purpose and pursue your goals with confident passion to make 2015 your best year ever!CONVENER: Julie Connor, Ed.D. (913-617-9979)Email: [email protected]: www.drjulieconnor.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, January 27; 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM; Waldo Branch Library, Rm. B, 201 East 75th Street, Kansas City, MO 64114; LIMIT: 20Sec. B: 1 session; Saturday, January 31; 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM; Student Union (New), Rm. 420, 5100 Cherry, Kansas City, MO 64110, metered parking on 5th floor of new parking structure at 50th and Oak; LIMIT: 20

#5303 AThe Power of 50—Connecting and Inspiring 50+ WomenFind inspiration to explore new opportunities and connect with other motivated and fabulous 50+. Julie Connor is the founder of “The Power of 50” and author of an award-winning goal-setting book, “Dreams to Action Trailblazer’s Guide.” Come celebrate the fabulousness of being 50+.CONVENER: Julie Connor, Ed.D. (913-617-9979)Email: [email protected]: www.drjulieconnor.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Monday, February 09; 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM; At-terbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 20



26 WINTER ‘15 FREE FOR UMKC STUDENTS REGISTER BY PHONE! 816-235-1407 REGISTER & PAY ONLINE: HTTP://INFO.UMKC.EDU/GETINVOLVED/COMMU WINTER ‘15 27 #5307 AThe Process: 8 Steps on How to Get Where You Want to GoBased on her book, “8 to Great: The Powerful Process for Positive Change,” award-winning au-thor, MK Mueller will help you discover how one minute a day can change your energy level. Learn how to make your best decision every time and how to turn BC (Blaming and Complaining) into AD (Acting and Dreaming). We’ll also discuss how to change your life using her patented FGH positive attitude formula: Forgiveness for the past, Gratitude for the present and Hope for the future.CONVENER: MK Mueller (402-212-3033 or 828-242-9033)Email: [email protected]: www.8togreat.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Sunday, March 1; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; 8 to Great Conference Center, 5200 W. 94th Terr., Suite 107, Prairie Village, KS 66207; LIMIT: 20

#6001 ABasics of BuddhismHave you always wanted to understand Buddhism? Buddhism is a 2500 year old tradition that teaches us how to end pain and suffering in ourselves and others. We’ll cover all the basics including: meditation instruction, life of the Buddha, basic Buddhist teachings, three schools of Buddhism and much more. Each class will begin with an optional meditation from 7:00 - 7:30 PM. Please bring $20 for workbook to first class.CONVENER: Lama Chuck Stanford Email: [email protected]: www.rimecenter.orgCLASS FEE: $18.00Sec. A: 12 sessions; Wednesdays, beginning, January 28; 7:45 PM - 9:00 PM; Rime Buddhist Center, 700 West Pennway, KCMO, (N. on I-35, exit on W. Pennway, take a left, RBC on right); LIMIT: 50

#6002 AIntuitive TarotWant to read tarot professionally? We can talk about it. Come with questions and things you might have heard about tarot. Feel free to share what you’ve heard about tarot and share your experiences. Please bring a tarot deck and paper/pen for notes and be ready to learn how to use the mysteries of tarot for personal and spiritual growth. You will be doing actual tarot readings during the latter part of the class.CONVENER: Julie Bowen (816-550-4290)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, February 07; 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Atterbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 13

#6003 AIntermediate Intuitive TarotThis class is the next step for those of you who have taken my Intuitive Tarot class! Bring your tarot deck and paper to jot down notes. We will do lots of readings and find out more about tarot spreads and how to clarify a reading that seems unclear. Share experiences and fun guaranteed!CONVENER: Julie Bowen (816-550-4290)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, March 07; 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Atterbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 13

#6004 AThe Forgiveness ProcessHave you tried to meditate but experienced problems? Have you wanted to learn to meditate, but weren’t sure where to start? If you are ready to begin a meditation practice then this is the course for you. Meditation reduces stress, increases blood flow and is beneficial in many areas of one’s life. Craig has also developed a meditation CD that is available for purchase.CONVENER: Craig McAndrew (913-206-5317)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, January 31; 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; 4635 Wyandotte, Suite 204, KCMO; LIMIT: 8

#6005 ADivine Balance Docent ProgramJoin an educator from Divine Balance in an 8 week overview of the divine feminine around the world, including Christianity. Learn updated information about recent discoveries and movements surround-ing the divine feminine. Exercises will deepen your self acceptance and appreciation within this tradi-tion. A certificate of completion will be awarded. Please bring $25 to the first class for a book, DVD and candle.CONVENER: Shirley Fessel (816-651-5997)Email: [email protected] FEE: $18.00Sec. A: 8 sessions; Tuesdays, beginning, March 24; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; Mystic Treasures, 7711 N. Oak Trfway, Gladstone.MO; LIMIT: 15

#6006 AWicca: Religious WitchcraftWicca is a nature religion based on pre-Christian practices in Northern Europe. Delve into what Wicca is and what it means to practice religious Witchcraft with the High Priestess and High Priest of the Lushede Grove. This class is appropriate for all experience levels. We will cover the basics of what Wicca is, the history, the Goddess and the God and Wiccan religious holidays. Then we will move into the spiritual world, Magick, and ritual. The Lushede Grove has been providing public Wic-can Sabbat celebrations in the Kansas City are for over a decade.CONVENER: Thorgo & Gwenhwyfar Wyrrd CLASS FEE: $18.00 + $10.00 material fee = $28.00Sec. A: 13 sessions; Thursdays, beginning, January 29; 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM; Royall Hall, Rm. 212, 52nd St. Between Rockhill and Holmes, UMKC Campus, KCMO; LIMIT: 30

#6008 A or BLiving from a Buddhist PerspectiveLearn how to apply Buddhist principles in our everyday lives to create more peace and happi-ness. Go beyond meditation to doing things that will make a difference in our lives. This will be a process of sharing, discussion and instruction in Buddhist principles and practices. Rev. Ben Worth will facilitate this class. He has been the Director of the American Buddhist Center for eighteen years.CONVENER: Ben Worth Email: [email protected]: pathlessland.orgCLASS FEE: $14.00Sec. A: 2 sessions; Tuesdays, beginning, January 27; Sec. B: 2 sessions; Tuesdays, beginning, February 24; MEETS: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM; St. Garabed’s Armenian Church, 4400 Wyoming, KCMO; LIMIT: 10

inner paths

Spirituality

Self Healing#5401 ACreate Your Rich LifeStuck in a rut? Repeating the same old patterns that haven’t worked well? Break the cycle and tap into your untapped potentials. Learn the simple six step process of the “One Command” to activate unused portions of your brain and create the success, health and wealth you desire. Ruth Smith Stoan is a licensed counselor, executive success coach and “One Command” facilitator. She will demonstrate how easily change can be made in the thought pat-terns and beliefs that have held us back.CONVENER: Ruth Stoan (816-836-1218)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Wednesday, March 11; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; Atterbury Student Success Center, Rm. 237, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 20

Learn about the basics of what Wicca really is. Take class #6006A.

We are stardust.We are a billion year

old carbon.We are golden,caught up in the devil’s bargain.

and we’ve got to get ourselves

back to the garden~Joni Mitchell


#6009 AHealing Our Waters: Honoring the Goddess OshunWest African spiritual traditions in America honor the river the goddess of attraction and love. This event honors Oshun and joins world-wide efforts to heal our waters. The Saturday healing and offering event is the focus. The first session provides infor-mation about Oshun and the water dieties, Yemonja and Olokun. The Saturday session will meet at the Missouri River in LaBenite Park at noon. Bring drums and/or your loving and healing intentions.CONVENER: Linda VanBibber & Regina Compernolle (816-833-1129)Email: [email protected] FEE: $14.00Sec. A: 2 sessions; Thursdays, beginning, March 19; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; Independence and LaBenite Park in Independence, MO, Directions will be provided; LIMIT: 50

#6010 AMandala: Circles of WholenessThis class will introduce you to the concept of creating mandalas as tools for personal growth and healing. Participants will learn a basic technique for the illumination of their own mandalas which will be created from symbols received during me-diation. This process was developed for healing by the late Judith Cornell, also known as Rajita Siva-nanda. After my first experience with this process I knew that I had to study to become a facilitator and offer this powerful tool to others. Please bring $15 to class to cover the cost of materials.CONVENER: Linda VanBibber (816-833-1129)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Monday, April 13; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Harmony Energetics, Independence, MO - Directions will be provided.; LIMIT: 8

#6011 ABalancing the Chakras with Color and SoundThis class draws on techniques developed by two great healers: Jonathan Goldman and Judith Cor-nell. Jonathan has developed a method of balancing the chakras through use of the inner vibration created by our own voice when vocalizing specific vowel sounds. Judith has created a healing process utilizing mandalas to express the symbols of our inner psyche. We will learn to “tone” our chakras and we will create a “wholeness” mandala using the chakra colors to create a symbol received in meditation. Please bring $15 to class for materials.CONVENER: Linda VanBibber & Tina Lyle (816-833-1129)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Monday, May 11; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Harmony Energetics, Independence, MO - Directions will be provided.; LIMIT: 8

#6012 AStarting with the Heart, Speaking with the Mouth, Living with Clarity and PeaceYou agree that prayer is important. Yet, you find it stressful and anxiety producing when asked to pray in front of others. In addition, your personal prayer life seems stuck on platitudes and well-used phrases. This course is designed to empower you to be able to pray in any situation and to have a personal prayer life that is free and joyful. You will learn what keeps you from praying freely and joyfully, how to move past this and be guided to articulate your own prayers. Please bring $2 to class to cover additional materials.CONVENER: Claire Smith (913-732-3440)Email: [email protected]: http://surrenderinprayer.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, February 12; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; Old Mission United Methodist Church, 5519 State Park Rd, Fairway, KS 66205; LIMIT: 20

#6013 ACrop CirclesSomething strange and wondrous has been hap-pening in the crops around the world for many years. You will not get accurate information from the mainstream media regarding this phenomenon. This class will watch an award-winning DVD about crop circles followed by a discussion. The DVD contains beautiful footage of the circles and comments by the “croppies” in southwest England where most of the formations have occurred. These people, who have investigated and researched the circles for many years include engineers, artists, philosophers, architects, mathematicians and a Nobel Prize winner.CONVENER: Barbara Heckathorn (816-756-2648)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, February 17; 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM; 3611 Wyoming #1, KCMO; LIMIT: 10

#6014 A or BA Course in Miracles“A Course in Miracles” is a spiritual teaching that has been spreading around the globe since the mid 70’s and has been translated into more than 10 languages. It is a course in mind training that teaches: “Nothing real can be threatened, nothing unreal exists. Herein lies the peace of God.” Visit a group that has been meeting since 1992, which includes all levels of students. Barbara has been a student and teacher of “A Course in Miracles” since 1991 and is a therapist/spiritual guide who uses the principals of the course.CONVENER: Barbara Heckathorn (816-756-2648)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Monday, February 09; 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Saturday, February 14; 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM; MEETS: 3611 Wyoming #1, KCMO; LIMIT: 6

#6015 AThe Urantia BookIf you are interested in the really big picture and want to know what’s going on here, this is the book. We will discuss the history of the cosmos, the local universe, local system, and planet Earth (Urantia). Barbara believes this book contains the best account of the life and teachings of Jesus. First published in 1955, the book has an interna-tional following and has been translated into many languages. Barbara is a hospice social worker with a small private psychotherapy practice and enjoys studying and teaching spirituality and theology.CONVENER: Barbara Heckathorn (816-756-2648)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Wednesday, February 11; 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM; 3611 Wyoming #1, KCMO; LIMIT: 6

#6201 AKrishnamurti: The Best Class You Will Ever Take on MeditationTopics include: Meditation, how it works and why common methods of meditation should never be practiced. 1) 24-hour-a-day meditation that does not interfere with other activity. No breath focus-ing. No mantra. No visualization. No subconscious influence. Straight talk and no bull. We will make sense where others don’t and will show you meditation that will put Buddhism in the dust. 2) Stop conflict and confusion in the mind anytime, anywhere, without effort or idea. 3) The stop-ping of any habit without effort or escape. 4) The transformation of the mind. 5) The transformation of pain. 6) The clearing of perception. This time it’s the real thing. We will not waste your time. We will do meditation in class. Later, we will watch a film about Krishnamurti—the 60-year career of the most unique and powerful religious teacher in the world. Too strong for television. The serious truth seeker should never miss it. Free classic CD, color catalog and more.CONVENER: Marcus Williamson (816-531-6155)CLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Wednesday, April 01; 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM; At-terbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 25

#6202 AMeditation WorkshopMeditation has been proven to lower blood pres-sure, relieve stress and help you cope with anxiety, chronic pain, insomnia and panic disorder. This class is based upon the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn of the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. We’ll begin with an optional meditation from 7:00-7:30 PM. Lama Chuck Stanford, co-founder of the Rime Buddhist Center, is an authentically ordained Lama in the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism and writes a monthly column on Buddhism for the Kansas City Star.CONVENER: Lama Chuck Stanford Email: [email protected]: www.rimecenter.orgCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Wednesday, January 28; 7:45 PM - 9:00 PM; Rime Buddhist Center, 700 West Pennway, KCMO, (N. on I-35, exit on W. Pennway, take a left, RBC on right); LIMIT: 50

Meditation

Freedom from the desire for an answer is essential to the understanding of a problem.

~Krishnamurti


AQUARIAN ORGANIZATION OF ASTROLOGERS

FREE CLASSES5 Wednesdays beginning May 6,

7-8:45pm, JOCO Central Resource Library on 87th

Want to learn more about astrology? Enroll in our Basics of Astrology classes and learn from some of Kansas City’s

premier astrologers!AOA MONTHLY MEETINGS ON THE 2nd MONDAY,

7-9pm at Community Christian Church, 4601 Main.

COME JOIN US ! ~ See our website for details on the topic and the speaker each month:

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Counseling from a Buddhist Perspective

Rev. Ben Worth816-210-3378

[email protected]

#6201 AKrishnamurti: The Best Class You Will Ever Take on MeditationTopics include: Meditation, how it works and why common methods of meditation should never be practiced. 1) 24-hour-a-day meditation that does not interfere with other activity. No breath focus-ing. No mantra. No visualization. No subconscious influence. Straight talk and no bull. We will make sense where others don’t and will show you meditation that will put Buddhism in the dust. 2) Stop conflict and confusion in the mind anytime, anywhere, without effort or idea. 3) The stop-ping of any habit without effort or escape. 4) The transformation of the mind. 5) The transformation of pain. 6) The clearing of perception. This time it’s the real thing. We will not waste your time. We will do meditation in class. Later, we will watch a film about Krishnamurti—the 60-year career of the most unique and powerful religious teacher in the world. Too strong for television. The serious truth seeker should never miss it. Free classic CD, color catalog and more.CONVENER: Marcus Williamson (816-531-6155)CLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Wednesday, April 01; 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM; At-terbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 25

#6202 AMeditation WorkshopMeditation has been proven to lower blood pres-sure, relieve stress and help you cope with anxiety, chronic pain, insomnia and panic disorder. This class is based upon the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn of the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. We’ll begin with an optional meditation from 7:00-7:30 PM. Lama Chuck Stanford, co-founder of the Rime Buddhist Center, is an authentically ordained Lama in the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism and writes a monthly column on Buddhism for the Kansas City Star.CONVENER: Lama Chuck Stanford Email: [email protected]: www.rimecenter.orgCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Wednesday, January 28; 7:45 PM - 9:00 PM; Rime Buddhist Center, 700 West Pennway, KCMO, (N. on I-35, exit on W. Pennway, take a left, RBC on right); LIMIT: 50

Meditation

In oneself lies the whole world and if you know how to look and learn, the door is there and the key is in your hand. Nobody on earth can give you either the key

or the door to open, except yourself.~Krishnamurti

30 WINTER ‘15 FREE FOR UMKC STUDENTS REGISTER BY PHONE! 816-235-1407#6203 AStress Reduction MeditationThrough experience you will learn a contemplative practice. You will be asked to slow down to allow yourself to relax. Contemplative practice often increases a person’s ability to focus. This increased focus may contribute to an enhanced ability to cope with stress, illness, and daily life. Convener has taught stress relief meditation to the staff at the VA Medical Center. The classes consisted of veterans with PTSD as well as those who deal with every-day stresses. Please bring $10 to class for materials.CONVENER: Sharon Rodriguez (913-406-7064)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, January 31; 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 1440 W. Prairie Ct., Olathe, Ks.; LIMIT: 20

#6204 AMindfulness for Everyday LivingMindfulness leads to a more peaceful and joyful life. Learn some simple techniques that you can apply in your daily life.CONVENER: Martha Childers Email: [email protected]: www.childerscounselingservice.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, March 21; 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM; Atterbury Student Success Center, Rm. 237, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 12

#6205 AMeditate and Create a MandalaJackie Denning will lead a short guided meditation asking for symbols for the project. She will help the group incorporate those symbols to create personal mandalas. Anyone can do this. It’s okay if you think you cannot draw. It is very relaxing and medi-tative. Once you take this workshop, you can make many more on your own. This project is good for any age and is good for the soul. Jackie Denning is a native Kansas City artist who works in ceramics, textiles, printmaking and painting. She celebrates the city with her Kansas City themed block prints. Please bring $10 to class for materials.CONVENER: Jackie Denning (727-420-2596)Email: [email protected]: jackiedenningart.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Friday, March 20; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; Hum-mingbird Touch Healing Center, 3937 Washington St., KCMO 64111; LIMIT: 10

#6206 AThe Forgiveness ProcessHave you tried to meditate but experienced problems? Have you wanted to learn to meditate, but weren’t sure where to start? If you are ready to begin a meditation practice then this is the course for you. Meditation reduces stress, increases blood flow and is beneficial in many areas of one’s life. Craig has also developed a meditation CD that is available for purchase.CONVENER: Craig McAndrew (913-206-5317)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, January 31; 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM; 4635 Wyandotte, Suite 204, KCMO; LIMIT: 8

#6302 ABasics of AstrologyKansas City’s astrology club, the Aquarian Orga-nization of Astrologers (AOA) is pleased to offer a series of classes for everyone who would like to learn more about astrology and how and why it is an important tool for understanding ourselves, others and events. Each class will be taught by a different local astrologer and club member. They will cover: The Signs—What They Mean in a Chart; The Planets—Describing Chart Action; The Houses—The Areas of Your Life; The Aspects—Your Challenges and Gifts in Life; The Transits—Events in Your Life. No previous knowledge of astrology is necessary.CONVENER: Aquarian Organization of Astrologers (816-665-7685)Email: [email protected] FEE: $18.00Sec. A: 6 sessions; Wednesdays, beginning, May 06; 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM; Johnson County Public Library, Central Resource Branch, 9875 W. 87th St., OPKS 66212; LIMIT: 15

#6303 AIntro to Psychic and Mediumship DevelopmentWhat exactly does it mean to be psychic? Do you often wonder if loved ones in spirit can still com-municate with us? Have you wanted to learn skills and techniques to take your abilities to the next level? If so, this interactive workshop promises to give you new and fun ways to connect with spirits and enhance your everyday life. Jamie is a local psychic medium who enjoys teaching and showing you new ways of connecting with spirits. Please bring $5 to class for materials.CONVENER: Jamie Collins (913-579-8258)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, March 28; 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM; Atterbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 25

#6304 A, B, C or DSpirit SpeaksIs there a friend or family member in spirit that you would like to hear from? Are you skeptical that our loved ones in spirit can no longer communicate with us? Each person is guaranteed at least one spirit connection. Jamie is a local psychic medium who has studied and trained with internationally renowned psychic mediums Paul and Deborah Rees as well as Sharon Klingler. Please bring $20 to class for materials.CONVENER: Jamie Collins (913-579-8258)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, January 31; 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM; Waldo Branch Library, Rm. B, 201 East 75th Street, Kansas City, MO 64114; LIMIT: 5Sec. B: 1 session; Saturday, February 28; 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM; Plaza Library, Small Room, 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64112; LIMIT: 5Sec. C: 1 session; Saturday, March 21; 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM; Plaza Library, Small Room, 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64112; LIMIT: 5Sec. D: 1 session; Saturday, April 11; 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM; Plaza Library, Small Room, 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64112; LIMIT: 5

#6305 ASisters of the TarotSisters! Learn to read tarot cards in a supportive circle of women. We will explore the divine arche-types and learn to tell the story expressed through the cards. We will learn to trust our intuition as we share our perceptions. We will learn an easy format for reading the cards immediately. You will have fun!CONVENER: Regina Compernolle (816-547-0266)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Wednesday, February 04; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Dogwood Forest in Kansas City, Kansas., Call or email for details and directions.; LIMIT: 12

Psychic

#6401 AThe Art of Mindful LivingMindfulness is an integrative, mind-body approach to living that assists us in relating to our experi-ences with greater serenity and clarity. Participants will be introduced to the key principles of mindful-ness, engage in short discussions and be provided with instruction for practices. With a commitment to involvement, both within and outside of class, participants will be pointed towards practices that integrate mindfulness into their daily life. Please mail $25 fee to P.O. Box 8472, KC, MO 64114, prior to the first session.CONVENER: Amy Schonhoff Website: www.abelovedlife.comCLASS FEE: $18.00Sec. A: 6 sessions; Wednesdays, beginning, February 04; 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM; Ruiz Branch Library, 2017 West Pennway St., Kansas City, MO 64108; LIMIT: 10

Meditation#6501 AUnveiling the Mayan Prophecy and Serpent’s EquinoxThe 5,125-year cycle in the Mayan calendar ended and many doomsayers were disappointed with their apocalyptic expectation. Thousands will gather to witness the Feather Serpent’s descent at the Kukulkan Temple during the Spring Equinox of 2015. This lecture will analyze the ancient solar ceremony beyond the wall of archeology to unveil universal relationships between art, science, philosophy and religion. Please bring $9 to class for materials.CONVENER: Gnostic Confraternity (816-836-3384)Email: [email protected]: gnosticconfraternity.orgCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Friday, March 20; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; Gnos-tic Confraternity, 1805 W. 39th St. KC, MO 64111; LIMIT: 15

#6306 AThe Fool’s JourneyThe major arcana of the tarot represents the unfold-ing of the personality and the journey of the soul to enlightenment. We’ll explore the meaning of the 22 major cards of the tarot and how they relate to your life. Come discover where you are on your journey.CONVENER: Regina Compernolle (816-547-0266)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Wednesday, February 18; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Dogwood Forest in Kansas City, Kansas., Call or email for details and directions.; LIMIT: 10






outer paths#6305 ASisters of the TarotSisters! Learn to read tarot cards in a supportive circle of women. We will explore the divine arche-types and learn to tell the story expressed through the cards. We will learn to trust our intuition as we share our perceptions. We will learn an easy format for reading the cards immediately. You will have fun!CONVENER: Regina Compernolle (816-547-0266)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Wednesday, February 04; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Dogwood Forest in Kansas City, Kansas., Call or email for details and directions.; LIMIT: 12

#6402 APast Life RegressionHave you lived before? Who were you before you were you? What did you learn in that life that could help you in your current life? You will gain a greater understanding of your past life, as you go on a personal journey of self discovery and growth in a safe environment. Is it real or just your imagination? Either way it is always informa-tive and healing. Carol Henderson is a Certified Past Life Regression Hypnotist. Please bring $5 to class for materials.CONVENER: Carol Henderson (913-908-6907)Email: [email protected]: www.NewDayHypno.comCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, April 04; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 6405 Metcalf Ave. Suite 115 (Conference Room) Overland Park, KS 66202; LIMIT: 25

#7001 AAikidoIntroductory training will be provided in the Japa-nese martial art of Aikido. This includes joint locks, arm pins, and throws. The fundamentals of proper posture, balance, movement and mat safety will be stressed. The Kansas City Aikido School, affiliated with the United States Aikido Federation, is led by Larry Graham, 5th Dan and Shidoin (a qualified instructor), following the teaching of Osensei Mori-hei Ueshiba, founder of Aikido. Sweats or loose clothing recommended.CONVENER: Dave Wirtz Email: [email protected] FEE: $18.00Sec. A: 6 sessions; Thursdays, beginning, January 29; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; Kansas City Aikido School, 3128 Bell, Kansas City, MO 64111; LIMIT: 6

#7002 AWomen’s SelfdefenseDid you know every 35.4 minutes a murder hap-pens, every 6.2 minutes a rape occurs and every 26 seconds a violent crime takes place? The purpose of this class is to develop situational awareness to prevent crime, build assertiveness to fight back, teach simple and effective martial art techniques and to decide force necessary under pressure. Non-lethal personal protection items will also be discussed and reviewed. Please come in appro-priate workout gear. Each student will receive a key chain Kubaton and instructions for their own personal protection.CONVENER: Tina Richard (816-200-4252)Email: [email protected]: http://dragonfamilyma.comCLASS FEE: $18.00Sec. A: 9 sessions; Fridays, beginning, January 30; 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Dragon Family Martial Arts Center, 13665 E 42nd Terr, S. Independence, MO 64055; LIMIT: 10

#7003 ASix Elbows Kung FuSix elbows kung fu is a rare southern kung fu sys-tem from Canton, China. It is excellent for exercise and self-defense. It has many empty-hand forms, a fan form, a long pole form and a two-person form. Instructor Chun Man Sit learned this art in his na-tive city, Hong Kong in the 70’s.CONVENER: Chun Man Sit Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, January 31; 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM; Community Christian Church, Activity Center, 32 E. 46th St., KCMO, across 46th St. from the church, park on the street or in parking lot behind the Activity Center; LIMIT: 12

#7101 ANaturism/Nudism 101Explore the history, philosophy, and legality of clothing optional recreation. Learn in a respect-ful setting about clothing optional recreation on a local level. The class will take a simple discus-sion format and will be taught by a member of the Heartland Naturists.CONVENER: Mike C. CLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, March 14; 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM; At-terbury Student Success Center, Rm. 238, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 12

Martial Arts

Trips & Tours

Recreation

#7201 AFrugal Independent Foreign TravelI will share my recent experiences in traveling to Western Europe, Jordan, Israel and China. The class is designed to acquaint want-to-be travelers with how to travel independently without expensive packaged tours. We’ll explore the latest internet based sites and apps dealing with ticketing, lodging and communications. The emphasis will be on how to plan your own trip, travel inexpensively and meet locals all over the world. I will demonstrate carry-on packing techniques, how to pick a good restaurant, how to travel on public transportation and how to find lodging with real people.CONVENER: Robert McCollom CLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, January 27; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; Student Union (New), Rm. 302, 5100 Cherry, Kansas City, MO 64110, metered parking on 5th floor of new parking structure at 50th and Oak; LIMIT: 40

#6401 AThe Art of Mindful LivingMindfulness is an integrative, mind-body approach to living that assists us in relating to our experi-ences with greater serenity and clarity. Participants will be introduced to the key principles of mindful-ness, engage in short discussions and be provided with instruction for practices. With a commitment to involvement, both within and outside of class, participants will be pointed towards practices that integrate mindfulness into their daily life. Please mail $25 fee to P.O. Box 8472, KC, MO 64114, prior to the first session.CONVENER: Amy Schonhoff Website: www.abelovedlife.comCLASS FEE: $18.00Sec. A: 6 sessions; Wednesdays, beginning, February 04; 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM; Ruiz Branch Library, 2017 West Pennway St., Kansas City, MO 64108; LIMIT: 10

Meditation Meditation#6501 AUnveiling the Mayan Prophecy and Serpent’s EquinoxThe 5,125-year cycle in the Mayan calendar ended and many doomsayers were disappointed with their apocalyptic expectation. Thousands will gather to witness the Feather Serpent’s descent at the Kukulkan Temple during the Spring Equinox of 2015. This lecture will analyze the ancient solar ceremony beyond the wall of archeology to unveil universal relationships between art, science, philosophy and religion. Please bring $9 to class for materials.CONVENER: Gnostic Confraternity (816-836-3384)Email: [email protected]: gnosticconfraternity.orgCLASS FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Friday, March 20; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; Gnos-tic Confraternity, 1805 W. 39th St. KC, MO 64111; LIMIT: 15

#6306 AThe Fool’s JourneyThe major arcana of the tarot represents the unfold-ing of the personality and the journey of the soul to enlightenment. We’ll explore the meaning of the 22 major cards of the tarot and how they relate to your life. Come discover where you are on your journey.CONVENER: Regina Compernolle (816-547-0266)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Wednesday, February 18; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Dogwood Forest in Kansas City, Kansas., Call or email for details and directions.; LIMIT: 10





This course will teach you how to com-municate easily and comfortably with those who speak French. You’ll learn practical, common phrases that will make your trip to the many French-speaking regions of the world more pleasant. You’ll learn dialogue specific to various settings, and you’ll be surprised how easy it can be to speak another language!Amy Page has been a translator and techni-cal writer since the early ‘90s. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in French, and she is one of a handful people in the United States who completed a special Translation minor. Amy has written and copy edited for large companies, and she enjoys translating for a variety of customers.

Beginning Conversational French

ONLINE CLASS

REGISTER ONLINE AT: WWW,ED2GO.COM/COMMU

ONLINE CLASSIntroduction to Illustrator CS5Learn how to use a wide range of tools in Adobe Illustrator CS5. You’ll explore the enhanced Recolor Artwork feature, which helps you choose a harmonious color scheme for your image and completely alter the color palette of any image with just a few clicks. You can even paint brush strokes on your canvas, using brushes that look and work like the bristle brushes from an art supply store. This course is designed to let you work at your own level, whether you’re a begin-ner or looking to refresh your Illustrator skills. By the end of these lessons, you’ll be a master at using this elegant tool to further your career and express your own creativity. Sherry London is a noted Photoshop and Illustrator expert, an artist, a writer, and a teacher.REGISTER ONLINE AT: WWW,ED2GO.COM/COMMU


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The Writers Place

T ake your writing to the next level in our writing workshops in poetry,

fiction, and creative nonfiction. Taught by working writers,

they’re perfect for beginners, inspiring for everyone.

The Writers Place3607 Pennsylvania

Kansas City, MO 64111 (816) 753-1090

#8101 AHow to Make Your Own Household CleanersThis class is for those individuals that do not like using harsh chemicals in their home. I will show you how to make your own cleaning supplies from common household materials. We will make an all purpose cleaner in class for the students to take home. I will also furnish a booklet with other cleaning recipes and helpful tips on how to clean just about everything. Please bring $5 for materials to class.CONVENER: Rose Abrams (816-392-0782)Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, March 19; 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM; At-terbury Student Success Center, Rm. 236, UMKC Campus, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110; LIMIT: 15

#8301 A, B or CClimate Change: An OverviewWe will review (in broad outline) the development of a warming climate and its consequences. We will use Al Gore’s slide show from his Climate Reality Project as a significant source in addition to other materials. We will also discuss ways in which societies can reduce fossil fuel emissions.CONVENER: David Mitchell Email: [email protected] FEE: $10.00Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, February 21; 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; Central Library, Rm. 312, 14 West 10th St., Kansas City, MO 64105, NE corner of Baltimore & 10th; LIMIT: 16Sec. B: 1 session; Saturday, March 21; 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; Central Library, Rm. 312, 14 West 10th St., Kansas City, MO 64105, NE corner of Baltimore & 10th; LIMIT: 16Sec. C: 1 session; Tuesday, April 21; 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; West-port Library, Meeting Room, 118 Westport Road, Kansas City, MO 64111, please use street parking; LIMIT: 20

Social ConcernsStart Your Own Small BusinessStop dreaming and learn how to start your own successful small business.Facilitated by Kris Solie-Johnson.

Kris Solie-Johnson, chancellor and president of the American Institute of Small Business, best-selling author, educator, speaker, and mother of three, is an energetic and passionate entrepreneur. Her books are in public libraries, high schools, colleges, and military bases both nationally and internationally. Solie-Johnson has an MBA in Venture Management from the University of St. Thomas and over 19 years of experience helping entre-preneurs reach their goals quickly through joint venture partnerships, creative marketing programs, and innova-tive financial options. She’s dedicated to motivating and inspiring owners to achieve beyond their dreams.Register Online at www.ed2go.com/commu

Accounting FundamentalsGain a marketable new skill by learning the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, financial reporting, and more.Facilitated by Charlene Messier.With more than 20 years of teaching experience to her credit, Charlene Messier had 12 years of practical experience in business following her college training. She now teaches business subjects to over 100 students a year at the quaint New England Village High School from which she graduated 35 years ago. She specializes in teaching adult education courses in accounting, word processing, business law, and business economicsRegister Online at www.ed2go.com/commu

Introduction to Photoshop CS6Learn how to use Photoshop CS6, the world’s best graphics program for photographers, to edit photos and create original images.Facilitated by Sherry London.Sherry London is a noted Photoshop and Illustrator expert, an artist, a writer, and a teacher. Her fiber art has been featured in magazines and exhibitions. Her published works include Photoshop CS2 Gone Wild, Photoshop Magic, Photoshop Effects Magic, Photoshop In Depth, Photoshop Textures Magic, and Illustrator f/x and Design. She wrote the Tips and Tricks column for Photoshop User magazine for many years and is a two-time nominee to the Photo-shop Hall of Fame. Write Fiction Like a ProRegister Online at www.ed2go.com/commu

Write Fiction Like a ProA Hollywood writer and author teaches you how professional writers use story outlines to structure any type of story.Facilitated by Steve Alcorn.Steve Alcorn is the published author of a wide range of fiction and nonfiction works including the mystery A Matter of Justice, the historical novel Everything in Its Path, the romance Ring of Diamonds (under the pseudonym Sharon Stevens), and an illustrated journal of his travels around the world called Travel Kid. During the past decade he has helped more than 10,000 students turn their story ideas into reality, and many of his students have published novels they developed in his classes. When he isn’t writing and teaching, Steve is the CEO of Alcorn McBride Inc., a leading theme park design company.Register Online at www.ed2go.com/commu

ONLINE CLASSES



calendar by daySUNDAY

Sunday, January 25Belly Dance is Fun ................ 1110BParlez-Vous Francais ........... 2402AWomen of the Drum ............. 1207A

Sunday, February 01West Coast Swing ................ 1103A

Sunday, February 08College Financial Aid 101 ..... 2004AHomebrewing ....................... 3302A

Sunday, February 15Make Ceramic Beads ........... 1030ATrance Dance ....................... 1209AHealing of the Drum .............. 1208A

Sunday, February 22Basics of Beer ...................... 3304A

Sunday, March 01Get Where You Want to Go ..... 5307A

Sunday, March 08Flying Magic Carpet .............. 3303AMasonry ................................ 2801A

Sunday, March 29Women of the Drum .............1207BWest Coast Swing ................ 1103B

Sunday, April 05Belly Dance is Fun ................ 1110D

MONDAY

Monday, January 19Pre-Ballet for Kids ................. 1108ATap Dance for Adults ........... 1109AHip Hop ..................................1119A

Monday, January 26Start Running for Fitness ...... 4401ALearn to Knit ......................... 1001AArt of Clay: Hand-Building .... 1031AArt of Clay: Wheel-Throwing . 1032ABeginning Tai Chi .................. 4002AAll About Running in KC ....... 4402AArgentine Tango ................... 1107A

Monday, February 02Intro for Digital SLR .............. 1501A

Monday, February 09Vegetarian Ethiopian Cooking 3102AThe Power of 50 ................... 5303AA Course in Miracles ............. 6014A

Monday, March 02Art of Clay: Hand-Building ....1031BArt of Clay: Wheel-Throwing .1032B

Monday, March 09Learn to Knit .........................1001BVegetable Garden Basics ..... 2302A

Monday, March 16Mixed Media Collage ............1028B

Monday, March 23Argentine Tango ................... 1107B

Monday, March 30Pre-Ballet for Kids .................1108DTap Dance for Adults ........... 1109BHip Hop ................................. 1119D

Monday, April 06Art of Clay: Hand-Building ....1031CArt of Clay: Wheel-Throwing .1032CBeginning Tai Chi ..................4002B

Monday, April 13Create a Personal Mandala ..1003BSkills for Healthy Anger ........ 5102AMandala ................................ 6010A

Monday, May 11Balancing the Chakras ......... 6011A

TUESDAY

Tuesday, January 20Indian Classical Dance ..........1114ABelly Dance is Fun .................1110AAdult Jazz Dance ...................1112AWorld Dance Fusion ..............1113AWest Afrikan Dance ...............1111A

Tuesday, January 27A Buddhist Perspective ......... 6008ATransform Resolutions.......... 5302AFrugal Foreign Travel ........... 7201AAlcohol Ink Jewelry ............... 1009ABeginning Ballroom Dance ... 1104ABeginning Irish Dance .......... 1121AEast Coast Swing ................. 1105A

Tuesday, February 03Esoteric Study Group ........... 2702AIntroduction To Objectivism .. 2701A

Tuesday, February 10Successful Parenting ............ 5201A

Tuesday, February 17Mixed Media Collage ............ 1028ASocial Security Workshop ..... 2005ATrench Marketing .................. 2101ACrop Circles .......................... 6013A

Tuesday, February 24A Buddhist Perspective .........6008BSocial Security–7 Keys ......... 2003ABatik ...................................... 1016AMarvelous Mosaic Tile .......... 1011ASea Chantey Singing ............ 1210A

Tuesday, March 10Tie Dye ................................. 1018A

Tuesday, March 17AnEvening with Chef Kamal . 3101A

Tuesday, March 24Exploring Toys & Miniatures . 2804AIntro to Silk Screening .......... 1017APractical Music Theory ......... 1206AIntro to Leathercraft .............. 1008ABeginning Ballroom Dance ... 1104BBeginning Irish Dance .......... 1121BDivine Docent Program ........ 6005AEast Coast Swing ................. 1105B

Tuesday, March 31Indian Classical Dance ......... 1114BTBelly Dance is Fun ............. 1110CAdult Jazz Dance .................. 1112BWorld Dance Fusion ............. 1113BWest Afrikan Dance ...............1111B

Tuesday, April 07Intro to Urban Permaculture . 2308A

Tuesday, April 14You Want to Be a Librarian? . 2902AHousehold Cleaning ............. 2303A

Tuesday, April 21Climate Change ....................8301CStarting a Business ............... 2103A

Tuesday, April 28Retirement Elevated .............2002BAutumn Forest ...................... 1010A

Tuesday, May 05Bohemian Upcycled Lighting 1012A

WEDNESDAY

Wednesday, January 21Pre-Ballet .............................. 1108BAfro-Aerobic Dance ...............1115ABeginning Adult Ballet ............1116ABeginning Salsa .....................1117AClowning ............................... 1304A

Wednesday, January 28Melodic Mountain Autoharp .. 1203AFigure Drawing ..................... 1002A

Basics of Buddhism .............. 6001AMeditation Workshop ............ 6202ASalsa! .................................... 1106A

Wednesday, February 04The Art of Mindful Living ....... 6401ASisters of the Tarot ................ 6305A

Wednesday, February 11The Urantia Book .................. 6015A

Wednesday, February 18The Fool’s Journey ............... 6306A

Wednesday, February 25Thai Voyager ........................ 3103A

Wednesday, March 04Beginning Jazz Guitar .......... 1202ASelling on eBay Intro ............2102BFood Not Lawns ................... 2305AFigure Drawing .....................1002B

Wednesday, March 11Woman’s Financial Guide ..... 2006ATinder: Dating ....................... 5001ACreate Your Rich Life ............ 5401A

Wednesday, March 25Salsa! .................................... 1106B

Wednesday, April 01Pre-Ballet for Kids ................. 1108EAfro-Aerobic Dance .............. 1115BBeginning Adult Ballet ........... 1116CKrishnamurti ......................... 6201ABeginning Salsa .................... 1117BClowning ...............................1304B

Wednesday, April 08Intro to Alcohol Inks ..............1014BFigure Drawing .....................1002C

Wednesday, May 06Selling on eBay Intro ............2102DBasics of Astrology ............... 6302A

Wednesday, May 13Figure Drawing .....................1002D

THURSDAY

Thursday, January 22Flamenco! ..............................1118AHip Hop ................................. 1119BBurlesque 101 ...................... 1303A

Thursday, January 29Aikido .................................... 7001AWicca: Religious Witchcraft .. 6006A

Thursday, February 05Innovate or Die ......................2111A

Thursday, February 12Starting with the Heart .......... 6012A

Thursday, February 19Home Loans ......................... 2310ASocial Security ...................... 2009AMake a Beaded Bracelet ...... 1021A

Thursday, March 05Intro to Alcohol Inks .............. 1014AAfrican Trade Bead Earrings 1020AInnovate or Die ..................... 2111B

Thursday, March 12Retirement Elevated ............. 2002AHealth Care in Retirement .... 2008AHand-Knotted Pearl Bracelet 1022A

Thursday, March 19Get Your House Ready to Sell . 2311AGemstone Bead Earrings ..... 1019AHealing Our Waters .............. 6009AMake Household Cleaners ... 8101A

Thursday, March 26Masonry ................................2801BMasonry ................................2801CReiki Play Day ...................... 4302A

Thursday, April 02Flamenco! ............................. 1118BThe Power of Life Patterns ... 5305AHip Hop ................................. 1119E

Burlesque 101 ......................1303BThursday, April 09

Practical Music Theory ........1206BImprove Your Attitude ........... 5306A

Thursday, April 16Get Your House Ready to Sell . 2311BRoad Map to Retirement ...... 2010AGangland Wire ...................... 2802AMastering Your Marriage ...... 5103A

Thursday, April 30Investment Fundamentals .... 2011A

Thursday, May 07Emotions and Expectations .. 2007ASlave Life and Culture .......... 2803A

FRIDAY

Friday, January 23Create a Personal Mandala .. 1003AEast Coast Swing ................. 1120A

Friday, January 30World Folk Dancers y ........... 1101AWomen’s Selfdefense ........... 7002AActing for All .......................... 1301A

Friday, February 06Quilted Table Runner ........... 1015A

Friday, March 20Create a Mandala ................. 6205AUnveiling Mayan Prophecy ... 6501A

Friday, April 03East Coast Swing ................. 1120B

Friday, April 10Beginning Astronomy ............ 2703A

Friday, April 24Quilted Table Runner ...........1015B

Friday, May 08Fossils for Everyone ............. 2704A

SATURDAY

Saturday, January 24Pre-Ballet for Kids .................1108CBeginning Adult Ballet ........... 1116BHip Hop ................................. 1119COptimize Your Brain! ............. 4303AValentine Dinnerware for Two 1026AHow to Play the Trumpet ...... 1201AEqual Employment Opportunity . 2501A

Saturday, January 31Planning for Business Success . 2105APower in Your Point .............. 2106ASix Elbows Kung Fu ............. 7003ABeginning Spanish ................ 2401AListen to Classical Music ...... 2805ATransform Resolutions..........5302BTai Chi and Qi Gong ............. 4003AStress Reduction Meditation . 6203AThe Forgiveness Process ..... 6206ABusiness Start-ups ............... 2104ASpirit Speaks ........................ 6304AIntroduction to Storytelling .... 1302ACreole Made Easy ................ 2403AThe Forgiveness Process ..... 6004AEnglish Country Dance ......... 1102A

Saturday, February 07Selling on eBay Intro ............ 2102AOpening a Child Care Center.. 2108ABe Your Own Bike Mechanic 2201AGrant Writing ........................ 2109AIntuitive Tarot ........................ 6002A

Saturday, February 14Building a Website ................ 2601AA Course in Miracles .............6014BOpening a Store ................... 2107A

Saturday, February 21Alphabet Soup of Medicare .. 2001A

Chai and Chat in My Garden .. 3301AThe Power of 50 ...................5303BCouples and Money .............. 5101ABusiness Start-ups ...............2104BGet Waxy .............................. 1013AThe Art of Living Space ........ 2307AClimate Change .................... 8301ALearn to Crochet ................... 1023A

Saturday, February 28Silk Screen Process ............. 1033ASpirit Speaks ........................6304BSpring Garden Flag .............. 1027A

Saturday, March 07Opening a Store ..................2107BBe Your Own Bike Mechanic 2201BBasic Airbrushing .................1004AGrant Writing .......................2109BHomebrewing for Beginners 3302BIntermediate Intuitive Tarot ..6003A

Saturday, March 14Car Smarts ..........................2202ARe-Discover Your Voice .......1205ABuilding a Website ...............2601BNaturism/Nudism 101 ..........7101AMosaic Stepping Stones ......1025AIntroduction to Storytelling ...1302BParenting Parrots .................2304AThe Art of Living Space .......2307B

Saturday, March 21Wood Fired Raku .................1005APlan Business Success ......2105BMindfulness for Everyday ....6204ABusiness Start-ups ..............2104CWonderful Watercolors ........1029ASpirit Speaks .......................6304CClimate Change ...................8301B

Saturday, March 28Intro to Psychic Development .6303AHealing Herbs Kitchen .........4304ACollege Financial Aid 101 ....2004B

Saturday, April 04Letterpress Stationery .........1006APre-Ballet Kids ..................... 1108FIntro to Scottish Bagpiping ...1204ASelling on eBay Intro ...........2102COpen a Child Care Center ...2108BPast Life Regression ...........6402ABeginning Adult Ballet .......... 1116DHip Hop ................................ 1119FKundalini Yoga .....................4001AGrant Writing .......................2109C3D Horizontal Garden Spinning Sculptures ............................1024ABookbinding: Pocket Journal 1007AEnglish Country Dance ........1102B

Saturday, April 11Wood Fired Raku .................1005BBuilding a Website ...............2601CHorses and Life Transitions .5301ASpirit Speaks .......................6304DSeated Massage ..................4101AArt Journaling ......................5304A

Saturday, April 18Opening a Store ..................2107CCook with Fresh Herbs ........3001ABusiness Start-ups ..............2104DWatershed Design/Landscape..2312A

Saturday, April 25Tuckpointing ........................2309AHerbal Home Remedies ......4301A

Saturday, May 02Horse Sense for Workplace .2901A

Saturday, May 09Plan Business Success .......2105CCreate an urban Farmstead 2301AOne Green Smoothie a Day 4201AGrant Writing Made Easy ....2109D


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Save $1 off first class and $2 off subsequent classesOffice Closed for Martin Luther King’s Birthday:

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CLASS FEES & DISCOUNTS:• Class fees are from $10 - $18 depending on number of sessions and total class hours.• Some classes require a material fee to be paid at time of registration.• One child (12 or under) can attend free of charge when attending the same class with a paid adult (must call to register).• Senior citizens (65 and up) and UMKC Faculty & Staff receive the early bird price whenever they register.• FREE FOR UMKC STUDENTS* (UMKC Students must still pay material fees)

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Regular Registration Hours—Begins January 5th Week-days, Monday—Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. After Tues-day, January 20th time extends to 7 PM Monday-Thurs-day.; Office of Student Involvement/Communiversity, Student Union, Suite #320, 5100 Cherry, KCMO 64110 (metered parking is on the 5th floor of the new parking structure at 51st and Oak).

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See pages 30 and 31 for our classes listed inside! #6001A—The Basics of Buddhism and #6202—Meditation Workshop.

Are you a spiritual seeker? Do you seek inner peace, kindness, wisdom,

and compassion? Want to become more involved in your

community and world peace?Curious about Buddhist practices

and meditation?

If so, welcome to the Rime Buddhist Center, the only authentic Tibetan Buddhist center in the area with an authentically ordained Buddhist lama. We are a non-sectarian center dedicated to the culti-vation of wisdom and compassion and offer the area’s most qualified programs of Buddhist studies and Tibetan culture taught by monks, lamas and other qualified Buddhist teachers.

Please join us, we have many programs to fit your interests and schedule!

Here’s a sample of what we offer:Service, Child Care & Dharma School (for children & teens) Every Sunday at 10:30Noon meditation practice – Monday - FridayFree meditation instruction – every Wednesday at 6 p.m.Special seasonal spiritual events throughout the yearCommunity outreach programs

Lama Changchup Kunchok Dorje(Chuck Stanford)

Executive Directorand Spiritual Leader

The Rime Buddhist Center, 700 W. Pennway, Kansas City, MissouriOnline Resources: www.rimecenter.org Dharma talk podcasts: http://lama108.libsyn.com/

Find us on Facebook! “Rime Buddhist Center Community”

The Rime Buddhist Center

Photo by Mark Berndt.

See pages 28 and 29 for our classes listed inside! #6001A—The Basics of Buddhism and #6202A—Meditation Workshop.

Documents

Winter 2015 Communiversity Catalog of Classes