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Personal EnrichmentWeb Registration Now Available - Click Here for Details Personal enrichment courses enable people from all segments of the community to clarify values, increase operatonal skills and enhance personal growth. Programs are available to learners of all ages through multiple instructional deliveries. Courses may be viewed quickly by clicking on the main subject areas of Art, Finance and Investment, Foreign languages, Music and Dance, Personal Growth and Enrichment and Writing and Reading. ARTNEW!Creative Printmaking - transform your paintings, watercolors and drawings into limited edition prints through various printmaking techniques such as relief (linoleum), etching, transfer, collography, monotype and screen-printing. Instructor examples and demonstrations inform the course. Students are encouraged to explore and develop their artistic vision. Course is suitable to students of all levels. Advanced students may do independent work both during and outside of actual class. No prerequisites. Additional special fees are required. Three hours studio/lecture per week. Cost: $155 (includes $40 lab fee)
Exciting Art Classes at MCC Lakewood Ranch
Create Luminous Watercolor - Take your skills to the next level in this intermediate class. Learn how to mix colors directly on paper and achieve luminous paintings, celebrating the brilliance and versatility of the watercolor medium. This class will explore value scale, composition, direction of light and defining shadows in still life and floral paintings with instructor Ruthy Hyatt.
Advanced Ceramics/Pottery - Explore your choice of hand-building and wheel-throwing. Learn gas-kiln techniques associated with high-fire reduction and the popular low-fire raku process. Open studio course with demonstrations provided as needed or requested. Previous ceramics experience a must.
Collage Art 101 - Bring in your old pictures, stamps, cards, wrapping paper, buttons, and odds and ends you've been collecting to create the perfect gift or home accent piece. If you can glue it, you can do it! Fee:$35
COOKINGWe offer Foreign Language classes to complement the cooking classes!Classical Continental Cuisine - World cuisine ethnic cooking classes provide a welcome change to the weekly grind. we will introduce students to new, exciting tastes, textures and techniques, while honing their culinary skills and broadening their culinary repertoire.
Spanish Cooking - Learn to prepare a wonderful spanish meal with techniques and seasonings that will dazzle your guests.
FINANCE and INVESTMENT
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Get a Grip on Your Finances - A comprehensive personal financial management workshop taught by Arlene Moore demystifies the world of finance and helps individuals set financial goals for a more secure future. The course includes a workbook packed with exercises, checklists and self-analysis. Although the class is geared more for women, men also are invited to attend.
Fee: $65
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Retirement Planning Seminar - This course is designed for adults aged 50 to 70. Find out how to determine how much money you will need when you retire and develop a plan for a successful retirement. Learn how to eliminate debt; convert an IRA to a Roth IRA and why you should; and reduce or eliminate taxes, expenses and legal challenges with estate planning.
Fee: $59
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15444 | 11/1 & 11/8 | S | 9a - 12:30p | BC | 18-110 |
Retirement Financial Planning for Seniors - Learn successful strategies for planning your retirement and how to avoid common pitfalls. A focus on health provides an excellent understanding of Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare advantage programs, drug coverage and long-term care. Students also learn about safe financial investments, life insurance, annuities, portfolio diversification, final expenses, tax and estate planning, and how to guarantee lifetime income, leave more to their heirs and avoid tax bombs.
Fee: $55
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15294 | 11/13 & 11/20 | R | 9a - noon | VC | TBA |
Transforming Debt Into Wealth - NEW! - Learn how you can be completely debt-free, including your home, in about five to seven years. "Transforming Debt into Wealth" is the world's most successful personal-finance seminar. Find out how every dollar of your debt, including your home mortgage, could be transformed into $10.86 of real wealth....maybe more.
Fee: $99
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15324 | 11/8 | S | 9a - noon | LWR | 141 |
| 15323 | 11/15 | S | 9a - noon | BC | TBA |
| 15325 | 12/9 | T | 6:30 - 9:30p | BC | TBA |
| 15326 | 12/10 | W | 6:30 - 9:30p | VC | TBA |
| 15327 | 12/13 | S | 9a - noon | VC | TBA |
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
NOTE: We have cooking classes which complement the foreign language classes.
Conversational French - Level I - If you have forgotton your high school French, or if your past attempts at learning were unsuccessful, this is your course. Join us in learning this romantic language. Textbook available at the MCC Bookstore.
Fee: $95
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Conversational Italian - Level I - Whether you're planning a trip to Italy or just want to communicate better with your Italian relatives, this course will provide you with the basics; no previous knowledge of Italian required. Textbook available at the MCC Bookstore.
Fee: $95
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Conversational Italian - Level II - This class is an continuation of Italian I. Learn more about the beautiful Italian language. Textbook required.
Fee: $95
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Conversational Japanese - Level I - This 10-week progressive course will familiarize students with many aspects of the Land of the Rising Sun. Topics include language, culture, customs, daily life, art and special holiday celebrations. Native Japanese teacher Noriko Takayama will teach the interactive classes, which are educational and full of fun!
Fee: $95
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15298 | 10/1 - 12/10 | W | 6 - 8p | BC | 18-114 |
Conversational Russian - Level I - This course emphasizes verbal communication for persons with little or no experience in the Russian Language. The textbook. Beginner's Russian (with cassette, if desired), is available at the MCC Bookstore.
Fee: $95
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15300 | 10/8 - 12/17 | W | 6 - 8p | BC | 18-101 |
Conversational Spanish - Level I - The object? To speak - hablar. The textbook (with cassettes, if desired), which is used for three courses, is available at the MCC Bookstore. A workbook will be given out in class and a dictionary is necessary. ¡Bienvenidos!
Fee: $95
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15307 | 9/30 - 12/9 | T | 5 - 7p | BC | 18-111 |
| 15308 | 9/30 - 12/9 | T | 5 - 7p | VC | TBA |
| 15309 | 9/30 - 12/9 | T | 7:15 - 9:15p | BC | 18-111 |
| 15310 | 10/1 - 12/10 | W | 7:15 - 9:15p | BC | 18-111 |
Conversational Spanish - Level II - This course is a continuation of Conversational Spanish I. The course builds vocabulary and confidence in speaking. The textbook (with cassettes, if desired) is available at the MCC Bookstore and the workbook will be given out in class. Bring your dictionary. ¡Hasta pronto!
Fee: $95
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15311 | 9/29 - 12/8 | M | 7:15 - 9:15p | BC | 18-111 |
| 15312 | 10/1 - 12/10 | W | 5 - 7p | VC | TBA |
Conversational Spanish - Level III - Those who have taken Spanish II or have experience in the language will profit from practice in simple and compound tenses, indicative and imperative moods in a conversational “ambiente.” The textbook is available at the MCC Bookstore. A workbook will be given out in class. A dictionary is a must for this course. ¡Nos vemos aqui!
Fee: $95
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15313 | 9/29 - 12/8 | M | 5 - 7p | BC | 18-111 |
Conversational Spanish - Level IV - Le gusta leer? This course continues the study of tenses, moods and idiomatic expressions using advertisements and short stories. Pronunciation, listening, dictionary and reading skills are stressed. A dictionary is needed and your workbook will be provided in class.
Fee: $95
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15314 | 10/1 - 12/10 | W | 5 - 7p | BC | 18-111 |
Conversational Sign Language - Level I - This cousre will introduce beginners to basic American sign language, body language, facial expression and finger spelling. The textbook and workbook are available at the MCC Bookstore.
Fee: $95
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15301 | 10/1 - 12/10 | W | 6:30 - 8:30p | LWR | 116 |
| 15302 | 10/2 - 12/11 | R | 6:30 - 8:30p | BC | 18-114 |
Site:
BC = MCC Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton
LWR = The Center for Innovation and Technology at MCC Lakewood Ranch
7131 Professional Pkwy, E., Sarasota
VC = MCC Venice, 8000 S. Tamiami Tr., Venice
TSI = Traffic Safety Institute, Main St. Plaza, 1991 Main St., Ste. 123, Sarasota
Next to Hollywood 20
MUSIC and DANCE
Improve Your Ballroom Dance Techniques - Michael Kanozsay will help students improve their ballroom dance techniques with a mixture of ballroom dances for couples or singles. Expand your knowledge of ballroom dance steps and make dancing more fun and exciting.
Fee: $55
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15461 | 11/5 - 12/3 | W | 6:30 - 8:30p | VC | TBA |
| 15462 | 11/7 - 12/12 | F | 6:30 - 8:30p | LWR | 116/117 |
Private Instruction: Piano, Voice and Musical Instruments - Private lessons are available for interested community members or nondegree-seeking MCC students. Lessons should be prearranged with instructors before registration. You can contact instructors directly through the Corporate and Community Development office, 941-752-5203, or through the music department, 941-752-5351. At the time of registration, the student should know the instructor’s name, kind of lesson, date, day and time of class. Course numbers are assigned as students enroll.
Fee: $290 for seven one-hour weekly lessons, $145 for seven half-hour weekly lessons.
Community Music Instruction - Classes are designed to allow the community residents to register for Ensemble, Orchestra, or Choir to be a part of the Manatee Community College music program. For more infomation, call (941) 752-5203.
Fee: $99
Symphonic Wind Ensemble
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15509 | 8/18 - 12/12 | T & R | 2 - 3:20p | BC | 11-189 |
College Orchestra
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15510 | 8/18 - 12/12 | M,W,F | 3 - 3:50p | BC | 11-189 |
Concert Choir
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15511 | 8/18 - 12/12 | M,W,F | 12 - 12:53p | BC | 11-189 |
Chamber Choir
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15514 | 8/18 - 12/12 | T & R | 11a - 12:20p | BC | 11-189 |
Jazz Combo
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15512 | 8/18 - 12/12 | T & R | 9:30 - 10:50a | BC | 11-189 |
Jazz Ensemble
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15516 | 8/18 - 12/12 | M,W,F | 10 - 10:53a | BC | 11-189 |
Vocal Performance Workshop
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15513 | 8/18 - 12/12 | M,W,F | 11 - 11:53a | BC | 11-189 |
Chamber Ensemble Guitar
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15515 | 8/18 - 12/12 | T & R | 12:30 - 1:50p | BC | 11-189 |
Social Ballroom Dancing - A beginning dance class for singles or couples who want to learn the basic dance steps with instructor Michael Kanozsay. A variety of dances such as ballroom, swing, Latin, cha cha and social dances will be introduced. Upon completion of the course, students will feel confident to dance at any club.
Fee: $55
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15458 | 10/1 - 10/29 | W | 6:30 - 8:30p | VC | TBA |
| 15459 | 10/3 - 10/31 | F | 6:30 - 8:30p | LWR | 116/117 |
PERSONAL GROWTH and ENRICHMENT
2012 and the Mayan Calendar - NEW! - On December 21, 2012, the Mayan Calendar will end. This class explors the Mayan calendar, what its end means and what scientists are saying about this date in time.
Fee: $30
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15346 | 10/21 | T | 6 - 8p | BC | 18-101 |
A New Direction for a Happier Life - NEW! - Highlights from the "Seven Keys to a Happy Life" will be used in this workshop to show you how to make your life more positive and productive. The workshop is recommended for youths, adults and seniors.
Fee: $49
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15316 | 9/30 | T | 6 - 9p | BC | 18-101 |
GKT Mathematics - NEW! - Students who need Math tutoring assistance before taking the General Knowledge Test.
Fee: $65
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15303 | 9/13 - 10/11 | S | 9a - 1p | LWR | 214 |
| 15304 | 10/25 - 11/22 | S | 9a - 1p | LWR | 214 |
GKT Reading Comprehension - NEW! - Students who need Reading tutoring assistance before taking the General Knowledge Test.
Fee: $65
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15305 | 9/13 - 10/11 | S | 1:30 - 5:30p | LWR | 214 |
| 15306 | 10/25 - 11/22 | S | 1:30 - 5:30p | LWR | 214 |
Beginning Tai Chi - Tai Chi is a gentle form of exercise developed in China centuries ago. It consists of a series of easily learned, nonstrenuous movements promoting flexibility, coordination and stress reduction. Tai Chi is well-suited for everyone regardless of age.
Fee: $50
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15315 | 10/1 - 11/12 | W | 6 - 7p | LWR | 141 |
Creating Beautiful Rooms - If decorating is your passion, this course will guide you through basic steps involved in decorating any room in your home. Topics covered include finding the focal point of a room, choosing an inspiration, properly arranging furniture, and choosing and placing lighting and accessories. How to select and use color effectively in the decorating process will be covered through hands-on activities.
Fee: $75
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15320 | 10/7 & 10/14 | T | 6:30 - 9p | BC | TBA |
| 15330 | 10/20 & 10/27 | M | 6:30 - 9p | LWR | 135 |
| 15331 | 11/10 & 11/17 | M | 6:30 - 9p | BC | 18-110 |
Developing Inner Guidance - NEW! - Learn to listen to your own intuition and inner guidance as you get in touch with deeper and clearer connections of awareness and consciousness. Learn your own unique pathway to self-discovery, personal truth and empowerment. This is an informative, experiential, interactive and enjoyable course.
Fee: $45
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15348 | 11/5 - 11/26 | W | 9 - 10a | LWR | 140 |
Discovering the Angels - NEW! - Angelic hierarchies will be presented along with sacred text explanations of their creations and purposes. The workshop explores how angels may work in our lives and how we can sense them. Meditation will be utilized to enhance awareness of what angels mean to individuals.
Fee: $30
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15344 | 11/1 | S | 10a - 1p | LWR | 135 |
Energy and Chakra Cleansing - NEW! - An understanding of the electromagnetic field of the body, together with its vortexes of energy or chakras, will be presented in simple form. Explore simple techniques to clear negative energy imbalances that can create stagnation and disharmony within our emotions, thoughts and relationships.
Fee: $30
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15345 | 11/15 | S | 10a - 1p | BC | TBA |
Experience the Alexander Technique - NEW! - The Alexander Technique is a mind-body method that helps to identify and change habits in our everyday activities. Using this simple and practical method you can improve freedom of movement, balance, support and coordination. This is not a series of treatments or exercises, but a reeducation of the mind and body.
Fee: $30
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15342 | 10/7 & 10/14 | T | 1 - 2:15p | LWR | 135 |
| 15343 | 11/18 & 11/25 | T | 1 - 2:15p | BC | TBA |
Live Your Best Life Now: Creating a Life You Love - NEW! - Learn to create a life you love and understand the responsibility for creating your own experiences. This uplifting four-week series will teach the seven principles for creating a life you love by choosing what you want, committing to create it, practicing forgiveness and release, affirming and acting "As If", enjoying quiet times, follow guidance and express gratitude. As these principles are put into practice beautiful changes unfold quickly and gracefully.
Fee: $55
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15340 | 9/30 - 10/21 | T | 10 - 11:30a | LWR | 135 |
Meditation Basics: Relief from the “Busyness” - NEW! - Meditation is simply the process of slowing down the mind's constant chatter or "busyness". Busyness is responsible for much of our daily stress. Research shows that meditation increases our ability to relax, reduces stress, facilitates a more restful sleep, reduces pain levels, increases our enthusiasm for life and feelings of connectedness.
Fee: $45
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15341 | 10/14 - 11/4 | T | 10 - 11a | BC | TBA |
Neck, Shoulder & Back Massage - Just 10 minutes with skilled hands can make a difference in reducing stress and relaxing muscles. Learn techniques to reduce stress, alleviate headache pain or just give a great gift of relaxation. Classmates will practice on each other. Bring a pillow and wear comfortable clothes.
Fee: $45
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15317 | 10/7 & 10/14 | T | 6 - 9p | BC | 18-101 |
| 15318 | 11/18 & 11/25 | T | 6 - 9p | BC | 18-101 |
| 15319 | 12/2 & 12/9 | T | 6 - 9p | BC | 18-101 |
Personal Growth Through Inner Awareness - NEW! - Develop techniques that will assist you in making changes in your life as well as offer a deeper understanding of your inner self. Recognize and create an approach to living that is both practical and inspirational. Take home tools that will bring deeper clarity, awareness, fulfillment and direction to the way you live.
Fee$45
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15347 | 10/1 - 10/22 | W | 9 - 10a | BC | TBA |
Staging Your Home for Sale - Before you put the "For Sale" sign in your yard, learn the professional way to prepare your home so it will sell quickly at the best price. Professional real estate stagers Julie Martelo and April Smith will give tips and suggestions that will help you show your home like a model to attract a wide range of buyers.
Fee: $50
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15332 | 9/30 | T | 6:30 - 8:30p | BC | TBA |
| 15333 | 12/1 | M | 6:30 - 8:30p | LWR | 134 |
Site:
BC = MCC Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton
LWR = The Center for Innovation and Technology at MCC Lakewood Ranch
7131 Professional Pkwy, E., Sarasota
VC = MCC Venice, 8000 S. Tamiami Tr., Venice
TSI = Traffic Safety Institute, Main St. Plaza, 1991 Main St., Ste. 123, Sarasota
Next to Hollywood 20
WRITING & READING
Advanced Creative Writing/Manuscript Critique - This workshop affords an opportunity for your work-in-progress to be critiqued by a published author, editor and journalist, Esther Gordon.
Fee: $45
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15372 | 11/4 - 12/16 | T | 8 - 9p | BC | TBA |
| 15373 | 11/6 - 12/18 | R | 8 - 9p | LWR | 117 |
Creative Writing I - Longtime editor, publisher and author Esther Gordon will help you find that elusive first sentence, learn to deal with writer’s block, dramatize your best anecdotes and then market your work. All genres will be covered—short stories, novels, autobiographies, newspaper think pieces, essays, poetry, magazine features, travel, etc.
Fee: $75
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15370 | 11/4 - 12/16 | T | 6 - 8p | BC | TBA |
| 15371 | 11/6 - 12/18 | R | 6 - 8p | LWR | 117 |
Expressive Writing for Wellness - NEW!
Fee: $75
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15377 | 11/18 - 12/16 | T | 1:30 - 4:30p | LWR | 136 |
Writing for Children - NEW!
Fee: $75
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15375 | 11/5 - 11/19 | W | 12:30 - 3:30p | VC | TBA |
Write to Sell Magazine Article - Diane Robertson will discuss her writing experiences and encourage participants to share their writing interests. Participants will create a story or article during class time and share it with the class. Topics will include: how to critique a story or article, dealing with rejection, the importance of professionalism, how to write a query and letter of introduction and how to find the right marketplace for each piece.
Fee: $75
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15374 | 10/4 - 10/25 | S | 9a - noon | VC | TBA |
Writing Your Life Story - A how-to writing course to organize life story experiences into a manuscript for family, friends and the public. Work with Ronni Miller, published author of autobiographical books, stories and articles and director of Write it Out, a motivational writing program.
Fee: $75
| CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Site | Rm |
| 15376 | 11/18 - 12/16 | T | 10a - 12:30p | LWR | 140 |
for more information, or to register call:
941-752-5203, 941-363-7000 or 941-408-1412
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