Spectacular Saturdays
These one-day courses fit into any schedule!
If you have lots of curiosity but little time, these one-day courses are just right.
NOTE: There is no food service on campus on Saturdays. We recommend packing a bag lunch.
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The Hour-A-Day Novel
Join the nearly 1,000 people who have completed this workshop — an absolute must for anyone wanting to write a novel. Learn how to outline, write and sell your work through topics covering story development, characterization, style, plot and narrative, tone and suspense, successful novelists’ work patterns, and marketing the completed work.
1 Sat
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Sept 25
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| 9 am – 4 pm |
C. Kilian |
| 30116 |
$129 |
Creative Techniques for Journaling New
Journaling allows us to be reflective and focused. It will help you to absorb information more effectively and to think creatively. It awakens a new level of awareness and creates more space for deeper thoughts to come through. This course brings in an additional element of using images with words to bring balance to your right and left brain thinking.
1 Sat
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Oct 2
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| 9 am – 4 pm |
D. Doyle |
| 30087 |
$99 |
Hormone Balancing New
Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, mood swings, fatigue, weight gain? Drawing from research, her own difficult midlife transition, and clinical experience as a registered nurse, instructor Debbie Williams presents information and natural solutions to the myriad of symptoms experienced by women in the perimenopausal/menopausal years. In this lively discussion, women will be provided with information they need to know for taking care of their own health.
1 Sat
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Oct 16
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| 9 am – Noon |
D. Williams |
| 30084 |
$69 |
Digital in a Snap: Figuring Out Your Digital Camera
Lift the veil of confusion hanging over your new (or not so new) digital camera. In just three hours this hands-on class explains the basic features, controls and settings on your camera, and shows you how to navigate the different menus. It’s an ideal way to quickly gain a better understanding of your digital camera and achieve a new level of confidence in your photography. Please bring your camera and its manual to class.
1 Sat
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Oct 23
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| 9:30 am – 12:30 pm |
A. Klaver |
| CRN |
$XXX |
Travel Writing
Share your adventures and enter the rewarding world of travel writing. Whether you’ve been around the world or just around the corner, this course gives you everything you need to get started. Learn various writing tips and tricks, how to have fun with your words and how to market your ideas.
1 Sat
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Nov 27
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| 9 am – 4 pm |
S. Boyce |
CRN
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$XXX |
Start Your Art Collection New
Paintings, prints or drawings? Glass, silver or rugs? This course will provide the fledgling collector with a basic understanding of how to critically look at art and antique objects, of which markets to consider when making a purchase, and how to care for their acquisitions.
1 Sat
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Oct 23
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| 9:30 am – 3:30 pm |
S. MacIntyre |
| 30094 |
$99 |
Governance Workshop for Non-Profits NEW
This is an excellent workshop for anyone on or considering sitting on the board of directors for a non-profit society. This workshop will cover the reason for having a day of governance, and will go over society vision, mission statement, board types (i.e., working, governing or in between), and the roles and responsibilities of staff and board members. Committees and fundraising will also be discussed.
1 Sat
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Sept 18
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| 9:30 am – 3 pm |
M. Nowell |
| 30095 |
$99 |
What is a Will, and Five Benefits to Having One NEW
In this fun and interesting course you’ll learn what exactly a will does upon a testator’s death. The instructor will explain in plain language the standard wording found in a will and provide a guided tour a lawyer drafted will. The class will also play the “Testamentary Asset Game” which is designed to assess the learner’s pre-existing knowledge about assets and how a will governs their distribution. By then end of this class, you will be able to define a will, define it becomes effective, define its validity requirements, describe its parts, and list five benefits to having a Will.
1 Sat
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Oct 23
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| 9 am – Noon |
T. Chaster |
| 30089 |
$69 |
1 Sat
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Nov 20
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| 9 am – Noon |
T. Chast |
| 30090 |
$69 |
Real Estate Essentials NEW
Are you single and trying to decide if you should rent or purchase? Are you going through a legal separation and not sure of your options – keep your home, purchase a new home, rent or have tenants? Through a realtor, a mortgage broker and a legal professional you will learn about the home buying process, how to build equity and secure your financial future, and common areas for legal disputes.
1 Sat
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Oct 2
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| 1 – 5 pm |
I. Bertrand, P. Probyn, J. Woods |
| 30093 |
$75 |
Bookkeeping Basics NEW
Need a quick review before taking Simply Accounting or QuickBooks? This course will review the basics of bookkeeping, covering assets, liabilities, equity, revenue and expenses. We will cover the basic double entry system of debiting and crediting accounts, review the financial statements, balance sheet and income statements, and why accounts are listed on each. We will also go over the subsidiary ledgers, and how they relate to the general ledger.
1 Sat
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Oct 2
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| 9:30 am – 3 pm |
M. Nowell |
| 30051 |
$99 |
Four Piles of Money – The Workshop NEW
This active, engaging, results-driven, six-hour workshop, will teach you the skills and knowledge to quickly make accurate financial decisions. You will develop a strategic financial plan in harmony with your personal values and life goals. The tactics best suited to helping you attain your objectives will be discussed. Your financial well being will allow you to gain personal comfort, confidence, and control. It could lead to greater personal happiness, make your career more fulfilling, and your life more complete. Personal privacy is always respected and allows participants to ask questions in a non-judgmental, relaxed environment.
1 Sat
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Sept 25
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| 9:30 am – 4:30 pm |
P.Lalonde |
| 30086 |
$99 |
Estate Administration: What Happens to My Estate When I Die? NEW
Are you an executor named in a will? Perhaps you are the executor of your parent or friend’s will. Have you ever wondered what kind of paperwork you will need to complete when it is time to be an executor? This course is designed to provide an introduction to the four stages of estate administration and will examine the three main court applications made by personal representatives. By the end of this course, you will be able to define what the “residue” of an estate is, describe the responsibilities and liabilities of an executor, administrator and a personal representative, describe the distribution of assets, and discuss what happens when a person dies without any living heirs.
1 Sat
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Oct 30
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| 10 am – 4:30 pm |
T. Chaster |
| 30091 |
$99 |
1 Sat
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Nov 27
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| 10 am – 4:30 pm |
T. Chaster |
| 30092 |
$99 |
Travel Above your Means Without Paying For It!
How do some people always get a free upgrade? How do they get a free travel voucher for taking the next flight? What is their secret for staying at high-end hotels and renting luxury cars without paying a fortune? Tony “The Travel Scrooge” Dragun shares his insider information and tells you what the hospitality industry doesn’t want you to know. Learn his methods and strategies for using the Internet to get a great deal and save thousands on travel. This dynamic seminar teaches you proven easy-to-follow methods to save money on hotels, flights, car rentals and cruises. Enjoy a four-star luxury vacation at a two-star price.
1 Sat
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Oct 2
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| 9:30 am – 3:30 pm |
T. Dragun |
| 30078 |
$85 |
How to Travel on Someone Else’s Dime
If you think travelling for free or getting paid to travel sounds impossible, guess again! Every day, thousands of savvy travelers voyage all over the world on someone else’s dime. Now you too can take advantage of the opportunities for free travel. In this seminar, the instructor shows you, step-by-step, how you can travel free of charge. Learn proven, easy-to=-follow methods and strategies to travel the without paying a dime.
1 Sat
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Oct 16 |
| 9:30 am – 3:30 pm |
T. Dragun |
| 30079 |
$85 |
Travel Europe on a Shoestring Without Your Backpack!
Traveling through Europe can be expensive. But a high-end European holiday can be pulled off on the cheap, and this seminar shows you proven, easy-to-follow strategies on how you can do it. Want to stay in a Tuscan Villa without paying through the nose? Or fly first-class at economy prices? This information packed seminar shows you how. You will leave armed with tons of practical tips.
Bonus: That’s not all! This day finishes like a fine wine with connoisseur Eric Hanson guiding you through a taste of Europe’s finest wines and cheeses. From Sauvignon Blanc and French Chevre, to Chianti and Italian Parmigiano-Reggiano and Port with English Stilton, Eric will deliver combinations that will make you taste buds go wild! Join Both Tony and Eric on this European adventure you won’t forget.
1 Sat
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Oct 30
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| 9:30 am – 3:30 pm |
T. Dragun, E. Hanson |
| 30080 |
$97 |