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CoGreene Chosen for National Grant
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C-GCC Launches Free College Prep Course
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Non-credit Course Descriptions
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Growing Greene County
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FALL 2021 As the Fall semester arrives, CoGreene is full of new ideas and opportunities for students from all walks of life. Whether the goal is professional development, personal enrichment, or a little bit of both, the possibilities are endless and don’t stop on the C-GCC campus. Never before have our community partnerships been so strong, or the paths to discovery so diverse. Our cover stars are just a few of the non-credit course options available this semester. Read on to learn more about offerings for adults and children, new developments at the College, and the beauty of our twin counties that we celebrate with every step along the way. ON THE COVER:
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John P. O’Grady, author of Pilgrims to the Wild (1993) and Grave Goods: Essays of a Peculiar Nature (2001), will be instructing The American Ghost Story beginning on Tuesday, October 5. Read more on page 12. Francis X. Driscoll, award-winning nature photographer whose work has appeared in countless publications, will be teaching Landscape Photography in the Catskills leading students to vistas like this, on Saturday, October 2. Read more on page 6. Nicole Childrose, Ph.D., associate professor of History at C-GCC and Board of Directors member of the Rensselaer County Farm Bureau, will be teaching The Basics of Backyard Chickens beginning on Saturday, September 25. Read more on page 16!
A Message from the Office of Community Engagement and Professional Development Dear CoGreene Community, Happy Fall! The Office of Community Engagement and Professional Development (CEPD) is looking forward to meeting new students and welcoming back those who are returning. Now more than ever before, non-credit and continuing education courses at CoGreene provide opportunities for enrichment, skillbuilding, and professional development. Students may choose from in-person and/ or online classes, while self-paced options allow them to learn at any time. Plus, financial assistance is available for many non-credit courses through a number of different sources, including: • Columbia-Greene Workforce New York, located in the Professional Academic Center at C-GCC. Columbia- Greene Workforce NY provides a variety of employment-based services and offers grant-based tuition assistance for eligible people and programs that lead to industry-recognized credentials in high-demand fields. Eligible CEPD courses are noted in the course descriptions on pages 6 – 17. For more information, call 518.828.4181, extension 5510, or e-mail one-stop@sunycgcc.edu. •
The Columbia-Greene Community College Foundation administers the Greene Light to Enrollment Scholarship that offers funding for credit and non- credit courses for residents of Greene County. The course must lead to a certification, professional certificate,
or advancement in the business field, and scholarships are available through October 2021. For more information, call the Foundation office at 518.828.4181, extension 3727 or e-mail foundation@sunycgcc.edu.
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Payment Plans are available to non- credit students through the CEPD Office; certain criteria apply. To learn more, call 518.828.4181, extension 3342, or e-mail communityservices@sunycgcc.edu.
Ensuring that all students have access to programs is of the utmost importance to CEPD. If none of the above opportunities apply to your situation, please contact the office to explore what options might be available. Enjoy the season!
Sincerely,
Amanda Karch Interim Director of Community Engagement and Professional Development
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CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 8!
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C-GCC Chosen for National Grant to Assist Rural Community Colleges
COGREENE IN THE COMMUNITY:
• SATELLITE LOCATIONS Fall 2021 C-GCC is proud to partner with several community businesses and organizations across the region to offer a wide range of non-credit programming for students of all ages this fall, including: Countrywool 59 Spring Road Hudson, NY, 12534
C-GCC is the only college in New York State to be chosen for the Building Resiliency in Rural Communities for the Future of Work initiative, designed to increase rural colleges’ abilities to prepare students for careers in today’s economy.
C-GCC is one of seven community colleges in the nation, and the only college in New York State, selected by the Achieving the Dream network (ATD) to participate in a new initiative: Building Resiliency in Rural Communities for the Future of Work. ATD, currently at the forefront of the most comprehensive non-governmental reform movement for student success in higher education’s history, launched Building Resiliency to increase rural colleges’ abilities to prepare students for careers in today’s economy. According to C-GCC President Carlee R. Drummer, Ph.D., the three-year, $258,000 grant is one of the largest private grants ever received by the College. “This partnership will enable the College to build on its momentum of strengthening and enhancing academic and personal supports, as well as narrowing equity gaps so that increased numbers of students will be able to find jobs that pay familysustaining wages,” she said. Achieving the Dream President and CEO Karen A. Stout, Ph.D., added, “Rural
community colleges have long served as drivers of their communities’ economic and civic vitality, playing a critical role in ensuring social and economic mobility. “Building Resiliency in Rural Communities for the Future of Work adds to ATD’s experience collaborating with rural colleges in our network, as well as the nation’s tribal colleges and universities, offering new learning opportunities around the role of rural community colleges as workforce and economic development engines,” she noted. Founded in 2004, ATD leads a growing network of more than 300 community colleges in 45 states and the District of Columbia committed to helping students, particularly low-income and students of color, achieve their goals for academic success, personal growth, and economic opportunity. The Building Resiliency grant is made possible by funding from the Ascendium Education Group, Cognizant U.S. Foundation, JPMorgan Chase & Co., The Community Focus Fund at the Chicago Community Foundation, and Walmart.org. C-GCC joins a cohort of institutions located in Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Mexico, and North Carolina. For more information, visit achievingthedream.org.
Mountain Top Library 6093 Main Street Tannersville, NY, 12485
The Mountain Top Library, originally called the Haines Falls Free Library, was founded in 1900. Today, the library hosts several C-GCC noncredit courses year-round.
If any non-credit course or class is canceled because of inclement weather or emergency closings, or a satellite location is closed, classes will automatically be extended an additional week.
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C-GCC Launches Free College Prep Course process, regardless of whether they ultimately enroll at the College.” Green, who has worked in higher education for more than 25 years, said he’s witnessed what students and parents experience first-hand, having worked with thousands of students individually.
Instructor Matthew Green has worked in College Admissions for more than 25 years, including at private and community institutions.
C-GCC has launched a new, non-credit course in College Preparedness, offering students an in-depth look at getting ready for college. According to Matthew Green, assistant dean of Enrollment Management at C-GCC and the course’s instructor, this free class will cover the admissions process; resources available for financial aid including alternative forms of funding; support and accessibility services, and how students can maximize the college experience for their benefit. “As overwhelming as the college process can be, students are not alone,” he said. “CoGreene wants to help them and their families learn to navigate this
“It is truly rewarding to reduce some of the frustrations and anxieties families might have in selecting and enrolling in a college,” said Green, noting that the course includes five separate workshops: “Choose a College,” “Pay for College,” “Support and Accessibility Services,” “Academic Advising and College Lingo,” and “Your First Day,” that will meet on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Students and their families may choose to register for any or all of the workshops. For more information or to register, call 518.828.4181, extension 3342, or e-mail communityservices@ sunycgcc.edu.
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C-GCC 2021 View all credit program options now at SUNYcgcc.edu. Classes meet online, via live video, and in person. Let’s Go, #CoGreene!
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New York State Immunization Requirements: New York State Public Health Law 2165 requires all post-secondary students who were born on or after January 1, 1957, and who are enrolled in six or more credits to document immunity against measles, mumps, and rubella before registering for classes. For more information or to download an Immunization Form, visit SUNYcgcc.edu/student-life/health-services/.
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•BLACK ROCKET
learning the dynamics of camera angles, editing, graphic layering, and sound effects, then watch as these new creations take the channel content to the next level. Student projects are available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Compatible with Mac and Windows only, this course also requires a webcam and a 64-bit operating system.
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To register, visit blackrocket.com/gre
TUITION: $169
NEW! Coding Academy Calling all future coders, programmers, and designers! Black Rocket invites students ages eight to 14 to explore a series of coding languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python through introductory projects and design challenges. Students will get started on their coding journeys and could become the next coding prodigies. Projects will be available on a Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. This course is compatible with Mac, Windows, and Chromebook. TUITION: $169
September 20 to October 13 Mondays and Wednesdays 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Ages 8 – 14 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Ages 8 – 14 September 18 to October 23 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Saturdays Ages 8 – 14
ROBLOX® Makers Unlock the power of ROBLOX® Studio, the world creation tool used by real-world ROBLOX® developers! In this course, students will learn how to build 3D models, create an adventure in the ROBLOX® world, and bring characters to life with unique animations they design. Studentcreated projects will be available on a passwordprotected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Compatible with Mac and Windows OS only. TUITION: $169
October 26 to November 18 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays Ages 8 – 14 Ages 8 – 14
October 30 to December 4 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Saturdays Ages 8 – 14
are not compatible. A parent e-mail address is required to use 3D modeling software. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Compatible with Mac and Windows OS only.
Tuesdays and Thursdays Ages 8 – 14 Ages 8 – 14
September 18 to October 23 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Saturdays Ages 8 – 14
TUITION: $169
October 25 to November 17 Mondays and Wednesdays 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Ages 8 – 14 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Ages 8 – 14 October 30 to December 4 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Saturdays Ages 8 – 14
Minecraft® Redstone Engineers Take the next step beyond simply “playing” Minecraft and become a true Redstone engineer! Students will expand their Redstone knowledge by constructing their own carnival with a variety of mini-games, roller coasters, and attractions powered by Redstone. Learning how to use Command and Structure blocks to incorporate them into builds, they’ll also activate skills and take Minecraft structures to the next level. Students must own a Java version of Minecraft to take this class – tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible. Compatible with Mac and Windows OS only. TUITION: $169
November 30 to December 23 Tuesdays and Thursdays 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Ages 8 – 14 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Ages 8 – 14
YouTube Content Creators Whether six or 60, now is the time to start a career as the next YouTube star! In this course, students explore the variety of content and personalities that exist on YouTube while learning how to find a niche. They’ll learn the “Dos and Don’ts” of the platform and how to practice good digital citizenship, as well as how to develop an oncamera presence, brand a channel, and master professional editing skills. Students will take home a plan for launching a unique channel with the content created in class, and student projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. A webcam is required for this course, which is compatible with Mac and Windows OS only. TUITION: $169
November 29 to December 22 Mondays and Wednesdays 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Ages 8 – 14 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Ages 8 – 14
Minecraft® Modders Customize the Minecraft world and mod the classic game in this one-of-a-kind class! Students will learn the scripting and logic statements first mods develop, and create a wide variety of new elements, gameplay mechanics, and worldgenerating mods to change play of Minecraft. Projects will be available on a passwordprotected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students must own a Java version of Minecraft to take this class – tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft
September 21 to October 14 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
YouTube® FX Masters In the digital age, nothing is impossible! Students can learn how to become masters of illusion by learning the techniques of Hollywood experts to create FX magic. Whether enhancing YouTube videos or creating a cool scene to amaze friends, students will experiment with visual effects while
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• NON-CREDIT COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
AR 16454-1Z Landscape Photography in the Catskills Photograph the beauty of Fall with award winning photographer Francis X. Driscoll. Students will receive hands-on instruction with camera settings, lenses, filters, exposures, depth of field, composition, HDR, stitched panoramas, and more, while hiking to a waterfall and/or a panoramic overlook. Following the hike, students will review, process, and discuss their images at the Mountain Top Library in Tannersville.
Fall 2021
ARTS AND CRAFTS AR-08003-1A
Basic Sewing
Class will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Mountain Top Library. Please plan to bring a bagged lunch. Students should feel comfortable with manual exposure. A SLR or mirror-less camera is recommended but not required. A tripod is also recommended but not required.
Starting with the basics, students will make a simple project while learning how to read a pattern as well as use a sewing machine. A sewing machine and basic sewing supplies are needed. INSTRUCTOR:
Mary Ann Peters is an experienced
quilter.
INSTRUCTOR: Francis X. Driscoll is an award-winning
C-GCC – Room 105 Begins: October 4, 2021 Fee: $55
6 Mondays 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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Ceramics Open Studio
This personal development course encourages adults knowledgeable in studio practices to increase their skills and produce projects with mentoring from the instructor. The fully furnished studio has a regular firing schedule and dedicated studio space during Art Center hours; access will be arranged at time of registration. Instruction will be tailored to individual needs and can encompass the wheel, sculpture techniques, and ceramic chemistry. Students must contact the instructor before enrolling at jwlus@msn.com, ceramics. cgcc@gmail.com, or 845.246.0282.Students will be entitled to use the studio each week of the semester.
C-GCC’s Ceramics Open Studio is fully furnished and has a regular firing schedule.
garter, ribbing, cable, and seed stitches, and joining yarn. Continental English or American knitting will be taught with full support for right or left-handed knitters, and a five-foot scarf with all pattern stitches represented will be the class project. The phone number for Countrywool is 518.828.4554; a materials list will be provided upon registration.
INSTRUCTOR:
Claudia Krisniski, owner of Countrywool, has been teaching facets of the fiber arts for more than 35 years. Her knitting patterns and spinning techniques are published in Knitting for Peace, Knitters Stash, and in her 2008 booklet, Knitter’s Stretch. She teaches all ages and organizes knitting and spinning retreats. Using fibers grown and processed in the Hudson Valley, she is dedicated to enhancing the local fiber community’s health and productivity.
C-GCC – Room 503
COUNTRYWOOL 59 Spring Road, Hudson NY 12534 Begins: December 5, 2021 Fee: $40
Fred Koschetzki, M.A., University of Denver; MFA, Southern Illinois University;, and the C-GCC Ceramics Art Program Director. ceramicartists.com.
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Fee: $400 Beginner Basic Quilt Class
Students construct basic quilt blocks and create a sampler quilt. By making a variety of blocks, students learn different piecing techniques and the important steps necessary to construct a beautiful quilt. A sewing machine with manual and instructions is required. INSTRUCTOR: Mary Ann Peters
C-GCC – Room 105 Begins: October 6, 2021 Fee: $55 AR 08816-1Z
6 Wednesdays 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Knitting a Scarf with Wool
This class will teach the basics of knitting with soft and renewable wool yarn. Topics to be covered include casting on and off, knit, purl,
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2 Sundays 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Spin a Yarn
Do you have sheep, alpacas, llamas, bunnies, sheep dogs, or mohair goats in your life? Fashion yarn from their fur in a timeless fashion by hand on a drop spindle, or more quickly with a spinning wheel. No experience necessary to take this class! Materials needed include a spinning wheel or drop spindle, as well as a four-ounces clean wool roving or top. A spinning wheel is available for rent by calling 518.828.4554. INSTRUCTOR: Claudia Krisniski
COUNTRYWOOL 59 Spring Road, Hudson NY 12534 October 15, 2021 Fee: $40
1 Friday 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
nature photographer and Mountain Top resident whose work has appeared in many publications. Learn more at his website, francisxdriscoll.com. MOUNTAIN TOP LIBRARY 6093 Main St. Tannersville NY 12485 1 Saturday October 2, 2021 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Fee: $85 Rain Date: October 16 AR 16257
Studio Painting – Oil/Acrylic/Watercolor
This class is for the beginner and intermediate painter alike and centers on individual instruction. In addition to painting a still-life, students should bring multiple photographs to class from which they will create a unique painting. Combine landscape photos with structures, wildlife, people, vehicles, or whatever. Meld great photos of pets and/or people into a group portrait – only one’s imagination will limit the creation! Students using oil paint or watercolors will study traditional methods; acrylic painters will learn how these “classic” art techniques apply to this relatively new medium. Those working in oil or acrylic will use the under painting and color glaze methods (grisaille). They also will learn tonal values through the completion of monochromatic painting with color “glazing” – keeping the problems of form and values separate from the application of the color. A finished painting, suitable for framing, is the goal of this class. The materials list is available from ralahm@gmail.com. Students should be ready to start painting at the first class. Robert A. Lahm is a graduate of the Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts (Advertising Design and Illustration) and Montclair Art Museum School. INSTRUCTOR:
AR 16257-1A
C-GCC – Room 509 Begins: September 11, 2021 Fee: $139
6 Saturdays 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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C-GCC – Room 509 Begins: October 30, 2021 Fee: $139 No Class November 27 AR 16460
BUSINESS
6 Saturdays 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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Renaissance Style of Portrait Painting
Working with classic portraits from the Renaissance to the Romantic Periods, students will learn the basics of how to enlarge by scaling a transfer to the canvas and how to build an accurate drawing by utilizing both transfer lines based on the diagonal proportion and negative space. The painting process begins with the Brunaille Technique (monochromatic in browns) to achieve the under painting. Flesh tone areas are enhanced using the popular period “dead layer” (Verdaccio – a green tint used to achieve realistic flesh tones), and finally, how to properly mix, apply, and lay color glazes. This class features weekly demonstrations and individual instructions. For beginners through advanced students working in oils. The materials list is available from ralahm@gmail.com. INSTRUCTOR: Robert A. Lahm
AR 16460-1A
C-GCC – Room 509 Begins: September 11, 2021 Fee: $139
6 Saturdays 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
AR 16460-2A
C-GCC – Room 509 Begins: October 30, 2021 Fee: $139 No Class November 27
Rick Nathan will be instructing Getting Great Real Estate Deals When Buying or Selling Properties on Tuesday, October 12.
AR 16467-1A Drawing II – Intermediate and Advanced In this class, students will review equipment, supplies, and some basic skills. Advanced methods of Composition, Rule of Thirds, The Golden Mean, Central Focal Points, and other time-tested methods will be applied to drawings with an emphasis on planning a drawing using the “Geometry of Art” to create a dynamic piece of artwork, suitable for framing. As students progress, the addition of drawing in colored pencils – both wax-based and oil-based – and using solvents to manipulate the medium to achieve realistic results will be introduced to the class. Pencil types and colors, various papers, and drawing surfaces will be reviewed, as well as essential solvents and sprays used in this medium. The materials list is available from ralahm@gmail.com. INSTRUCTOR: Robert A. Lahm
6 Saturdays 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
C-GCC – Room 509 Begins: October 31, 2021 Fee: $139 No Class November 28
6 Sundays 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
AR 16466-1A Drawing I – Beginner and Intermediate
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Working with pencils of various types, students will learn to draw basic shapes, and use visual measurements. An understanding of the many kinds of perspective used in art will also be discussed: linear perspective, one point, two point, and multiple point; aerial perspective/ creating distance through tone gradations; edge perspective, and foreshortening. Students will use a still-life set up to illustrate many of these concepts. Important basics of drawing will be covered, including how to hold a pencil; applying even, light pressure to build up the drawing; how to sharpen drawing pencils properly, and using papers, drawing surfaces, and erasers. As students progress, a charcoal and sanguine drawing pencil method for drawing dating to the Italian Renaissance will be explored. The materials list is available from ralahm@gmail.com.
Students will develop their quotidian powers of observation and expression with watercolor. The art of sketching with watercolor with or without ink can be a fantastic medium to ‘see’ the beautiful and the mundane, and to interpret what students ‘see’ in a very personal way. Classes will help students build a habitual practice of looking and sketching in watercolor to enhance travel, as part of journaling, or to experience a subject more expressively than a quick snapshot. Students also will learn how to customize a versatile, limited palette, for easy and harmonious color. Children’s book illustrations will be used as a visual resource for exploring new techniques and a personal style. A materials list will be sent prior to first class.
INSTRUCTOR: Robert A. Lahm
C-GCC – Room 509 Begins: September 12, 2021 Fee: $139
6 Sundays 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
The Joyful Habit of Watercolor
Kelly Kynion, a graduate of the Cooper Union School of Art, a textile designer, and the founder of Columbia County Sketchers. INSTRUCTOR:
Taught via Zoom Begins: September 10, 2021 Fee: $65 No Class October 15
6 Fridays 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Getting Great Real Estate Deals When Buying or Selling Properties
Taught by a consumer advocate knowledgeable in current real estate deals, this course will teach students the pros and cons of foreclosures, short sales, and rentals with the option to buy, as well as skills in owner financing and buying with no money down. Students also will learn the best practices in buying and selling investment properties, primary homes, multi-family homes, and vacation homes, as well as how to research a property through a variety of methods and how to sell a home with or without a Realtor. This course has been successfully taught in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Rick Nathan has taught people how to protect their money, invest wisely, and how to buy and invest in real estate for more than 26 years. INSTRUCTOR:
C-GCC – Room 132 October 12, 2021 Fee: $55
1 Tuesday 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
BU 24248-1Z *New!* Micro-Biz Marketing Bootcamp Thinking about starting a business or launching a product? This course provides a first-hand overview of practical marketing knowledge and strategies that can be used immediately. Topics of discussion include how marketing influences what people believe and what they buy, ways of marketing a product in today’s cyber marketplace, and how to market products with Google, social media platforms, and to YouTube influencers. Find out where the buyers are, including flea and entrepreneurial markets and online retailers, as well as how specialty stores can help showcase a brand. Students will also learn how best to work with product placement agencies, stylists, and product reviews. Upon completion of this course, students will be energized and will have gained an overview on how to go about launching a product and getting it noticed in today’s fast-paced market. Martin Salerno enjoyed a successful career in fashion sales, management, and marketing, and has also launched his own brand. He has held senior positions at prominent organizations including Kenneth Cole, Ben Sherman, and Bloomingdales. INSTRUCTOR:
Taught via Zoom Begins: October 12, 2021 Fee: $59 BU 68142
3 Tuesdays 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Notary Public Seminar
This seminar provides preparation for the New York State Notary Public Test and a
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comprehensive view of the Notary Public Office. Confusing laws, concepts, and procedures will be clearly explained and clarified. Examples illuminate situations that a Notary Public may encounter including conflicts of interest, professional ethics, proper fees, special situations, when to defer to an attorney, and minimizing legal liability. This seminar is a must for the Notary Public candidate to become fully aware of the authority, duties, and responsibilities involved in this office. All materials included. The link to schedule an exam is at exams@dos.ny.gov. Steven E. Williams is a member of the American Society of Notaries as well as a practicing Mobile Notary, Mortgage Loan Signing Agent, and a New York State licensed Mortgage Loan Originator. INSTRUCTOR:
Workforce NY funding available. Call 518.828.4181 extension 5510. BU 68142-1Z
Taught via Zoom September 23, 2021 Fee: $69
1 Thursday 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Prepare for College: Choose a College
C-GCC - Room 612 September 21, 2021
1 Tuesday 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
CL 78601-1A
Prepare for College: Pay for College
C-GCC - Room 612 September 28, 2021
Taught via Zoom October 21, 2021 Fee: $69
1 Thursday 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
1 Tuesday 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
CL 78602-1A Prepare for College: Support & Accessibility Services
C-GCC - Room 612 October 5, 2021
CL 78603-1A
Prepare for College: Academic Advising & College Lingo
C-GCC - Room 612 October 12, 2021
CL 78604-1A
BU 68142-2Z
C-GCC - Room 612 October 19, 2021
1 Tuesday 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
1 Tuesday 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Prepare for College: Your First Day
1 Tuesday 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
COMPUTERS
BU 68142-3Z
Taught via Zoom December 9, 2021 Fee: $69
1 Thursday 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
COLLEGE PREP
CL 78600-1A
Prepare for College
In this free class, high school students and their families and/or caregivers will receive an introduction to the intricate parts of college and the selection process. Participants will receive a thorough understanding of the admissions process, resources on financial aid and alternative forms of funding, information on support and accessibility services, and how to take advantage of and maximize the college experience. This class is designed as a series of five workshops. There will be time after 7:00 p.m. should class participants have additional questions or would like additional guidance. Students may choose to register for any or all of the workshops; please let the Office of Community Engagement & Professional Development know which class(es) you would like to attend at the time of registration. INSTRUCTOR: Matthew Green has worked in College
Admissions for more than 25 years, including at private and community institutions.
CM 28368-1A
Adobe Photoshop Level I
This course is for new users of Adobe Photoshop who would like to edit and enhance photographs. Learn the essential digital image concepts and get started in the Photoshop workspace including toolbars, panels, and options. Rotate, crop, enlarge, and shrink images. With Photoshop one can remove unwanted objects, correct poor lighting, and have fun by fixing messy hair and more. Students may turn photos into greeting cards and artwork by applying text, borders, and other decorations. Learn to scan old, damaged prints and restore them. Dan Zunitch, a seasoned IT professional, owns Business Point Systems – a career training company providing technology education and high-value career skills to businesses and individuals for more than a decade. INSTRUCTOR:
C-GCC – Room 508 Begins: September 15, 2021 Prerequisite: Basic Computer Skills Fee: $120 CM 28464-1A
2 Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Adobe Photoshop Level 2
This course continues Adobe Photoshop Level I for users who would like to improve and enhance their skills. Students should bring old digital photos and/or a digital camera.
INSTRUCTOR: Dan Zunitch
C-GCC – Room 508 Begins: September 29, 2021 Prerequisite: Basic Computer Skills Fee: $120 CM 28448-1A
2 Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Microsoft Excel 2013 for Windows – Part I
Microsoft Excel 2013 for Windows – Part I is an instructor-led training course for new users of Microsoft Excel 2013 who would like to create professional quality spreadsheets for business or personal applications. Participants will become familiar with the user interface and the ribbon; learn how to enter data and save a workbook; learn to create a basic spreadsheet; create and enter formulas to perform calculations; manipulate data; apply formatting to modify a worksheet; print the contents of a workbook; and learn strategies for managing large workbooks. INSTRUCTOR: Dan Zunitch
C-GCC – Room 508 September 8, 2021 Prerequisite: Basic Computer Skills Fee: $110 CM 28449-1A
1 Wednesday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Microsoft Excel 2013 for Windows – Part II
Microsoft Excel 2013 for Windows – Part II is an instructor-led training course for intermediate level users of the Excel spreadsheet software application. Participants will learn how to streamline repetitive tasks and display spreadsheet data in a more visually effective way. Topics include using advanced formulas, techniques and options to organize worksheets and table data; how to create and modify charts; the best way to analyze with Pivot Tables, Slicers, and Pivot Charts; how to add graphics to a spreadsheet; and more advanced ways to customize and enhance workbooks. Beginning level course in Excel or equivalent knowledge. PREREQUISITE:
INSTRUCTOR: Dan Zunitch
C-GCC – Room 508 October 13, 2021 Fee: $110 CM 28462-1A
1 Wednesday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Create a Website with WordPress
In this course students will build a live, working website using WordPress, one of the world’s most popular platforms for web hosting and content management. Students will learn how WordPress works, how to use a hosting service, what tools are required to build and maintain a WordPress site, and more. Through a series of hands-on exercises, students will install and configure the WordPress software, choose and configure
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a theme, create pages, posts, and menus, and enhance sites with widgets and plug-ins. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have a basic, working website with standard pages (i.e., Home, About, Contact) that may be enhanced further. Students must be proficient Microsoft Windows and Internet users, be able to create directories and organize files and folders, use browsers with multiple tabs simultaneously, and understand how to switch programs using the Windows task bar. Students who currently have a hosting service and/or a domain name will be able to publish their website to their own locations; otherwise, a temporary hosting service and domain name will be provided. An optional session following the first class will assist students in purchasing hosting services and a domain name (at additional cost; bring a valid credit or debit card).
C-GCC – Room 508 Begins: October 20, 2021 Fee: $120
INSTRUCTOR: Dan Zunitch
C-GCC – Room 508 Begins: October 20, 2021 Fee: $120
C-GCC – Room 508 Begins: September 15, 2021 Fee: $120
2 Wednesdays 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
CM 28465-1A
Create a Website with WordPress - Level II
CM 28478-1A
INSTRUCTOR:
Tame Home Movies/ Video Editing on a Budget
This class will be taught with Adobe Premiere, one of the leading packages in the industry used for everything from home video to fulllength Hollywood movies. The instructor also will provide a brief presentation and demonstration of free or low-cost editing software. Students will learn the basics of video editing: cut, join, transition, combine movies with still snapshots, add titles, and adjust for poor lighting. How to publish videos to YouTube and establish a channel will also be covered. Students will work on classroom examples and will share specific problems of general interest to the class. Time permitting, optional topics such as creating a DVD or an animated GIF may be covered. INSTRUCTOR: Dan Zunitch
6 Mondays 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
2 Wednesdays 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
DANCE
INSTRUCTOR: Dan Zunitch
CM 28475-1A
C-GCC — Room 500 Art Center Theatre Begins: October 11, 2021 Fee: $70
INSTRUCTOR: Dan Zunitch
This course builds on WordPress Level I for those who would like to continue to improve and add to their skills. Students who currently have a hosting service and/or a domain name will be able to publish their website to their own locations; otherwise, a temporary hosting service and domain name will be provided. An optional session following the first class will assist students in purchasing hosting services and a domain name (at additional cost; bring a valid credit or debit card). 2 Wednesdays 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
*New!* Build an Online Store with WordPress and WooCommerce
own troupe, the Wild Rose Belly Dancers.
This course will teach students how to start selling from their own website with the numberone e-commerce solution in the world. Using their own website or one provided in class, students will learn to install and configure WooCommerce; sell basic products and services; sell virtual, digital, and drop-ship products; configure payment gateways, and collect payments. Optional topics, time permitting, include customizing a storefront; product groups; products with options; drop-ship products; affiliate products, and shipping topics.
DA 57000-1A
C-GCC – Room 508 Begins: September 29, 2021 Fee: $120
2 Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Introduction to Modern Dance
In this course, students will move from stretching to a blended style of dance, incorporating elements of classical ballet and classical modern dance (i.e., Horton, Lemon, Graham), with a healthy dose of post-modern dance mixing theater and jazz. Students will learn earth-bound ballet with some leaps, as well as moves involving lying on the ground. Please wear stretchy clothing, have long hair pulled back, and be prepared to dance in socks or bare feet. Beth Jacobs was a professional dancer in New York, NY, Washington DC, San Francisco, and locally with the Berkshire Ballet. She has been teaching this course locally for a number of years. C-GCC — Room 500 Art Center Theatre Begins: September 16, 2021 Fee: $100 DA 57001-1A
10 Thursdays 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Belly Dance Spirit
Traditional belly dance for beginners and experienced dancers. Music inspires six classes for students to develop their own dance personality. Focus is on dancing in a small space, improvising variations of torso, arm, and hand movements, travel steps, and spins. All are welcome. Wear stretchy, exercise clothing or belly dance clothes if you have them - no jeans please. Dance shoes or socks are required. INSTRUCTOR: Donna
Barrett is an experienced and regionally recognized belly dance instructor. She dances regularly with local troupes and led her
Donna Barrett, will be instructing Belly Dance Spirit beginning on Monday, October 11.
DEFENSIVE DRIVING DD 68057
Defensive Driving
Each student in this course will receive a workbook and a NYS Department of Motor Vehicle Driver’s Manual in this classroom course about crash avoidance techniques. Graduates qualify for a reduction of up to four points from their driving record for violations received during the 18 months prior to completion of this course. Students passing this course also become eligible for a minimum insurance reduction of 10% for three years on the base rate of liability, no-fault, and collision premiums. Students may repeat this course every 18 months for point reduction only. This course is presented in cooperation with the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles, the NYS Department of Insurance, and the Empire Safety Council. Class begins promptly at 9 a.m. and students must be seated with all paperwork completed at that time. No admittance will be allowed after 9 a.m. as required by the Empire Safety Council. Victor Bujanow is certified by the Empire Safety Council. INSTRUCTOR:
DD 68057-1A
C-GCC — Room 614 September 11, 2021 Fee: $45
1 Saturday 9 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
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DD 68057-2A
C-GCC — Room 614 October 9, 2021 Fee: $45
1 Saturday 9 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
DD 68057-3A
C-GCC — Room 614 November 6, 2021 Fee: $45
1 Saturday 9 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
DD 68057-4A
C-GCC — Room 614 December 4, 2021 Fee: $45
1 Saturday 9 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
beneficiary. In this course, students will master these rules and take control of their IRAs. INSTRUCTOR: Paul T. Stracke
C-GCC — Room 130 October 19, 2021 Fee: $15
1 Tuesday 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
FI 24227-1A
What Are Annuities?
This two-hour seminar will answer common questions surrounding annuities, including which ones are best to buy, what a fixed annuity is, and what a variable annuity is. Other topics include deferred and immediate annuities, annuities in IRAs, lifetime annuities, and tax advantages. INSTRUCTOR: Paul T. Stracke
C-GCC — Room 130 October 26, 2021 Fee: $15
FINANCE FI 24102-1A Secrets that Wall Street Does Not Want You to Know When Investing Your Money This lively, fact-packed seminar is perfect for students who are looking to invest. Taught by a skilled consumer advocate, students will learn how not to be deceived when buying or leasing cars, how to buy insurance, and how to investigate long-term care insurance, as well as how to invest with or without financial planners when investing in mutual funds. Students will gain the confidence to invest on their own, as well how to find the best financial planners for their needs. INSTRUCTOR: Rick Nathan
C-GCC — Room 132 October 12, 2021 Fee: $55 FI 24173-1A
FI 24236-1A
1 Tuesday 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
How to Drastically Cut Costs in Difficult Times
For students looking to drastically cut their costs and save thousands of dollars, this course is ideal. Taught by a consumer advocate, students will learn how to buy new and used cars wisely, how to buy home and life insurance knowledgably, how to save money by investing on their own with no-load mutual or index funds, and methods to reduce school and county taxes on private homes. Additional ways to save money will be discussed, in addition to specific money-saving websites. Bev Nathan is strictly a consumer advocate. She was self-employed for many years and has been successfully teaching students how to start their own businesses and save money for more than 35 years. INSTRUCTOR:
1 Tuesday 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Retirement Planning
Retirement planning has become very complicated. Students often wonder where their retirement funds will come from, how they will keep up with inflation, and whether or not they will outlive their assets. Social Security and pensions now play a smaller role in financing retirement years, which is why it is more important than ever to take a more active role in saving for retirement by placing more of an emphasis on savings and investments.
C-GCC — Room 134 October 12, 2021 Fee: $55
1 Tuesday 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
1 Tuesday 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Stretching Out Your IRA
Knowing the rules of IRAs is crucial in avoiding consequences, such as needlessly losing money to taxes, outliving retirement income, or inadvertently making Uncle Sam your primary
C-GCC — Room 130 October 12, 2021 Fee: $15 FI 24244-1Z
1 Tuesday 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Navigating the Medicare Maze
This educational seminar will enable those over the age of 65 to understand their Medicare Health Insurance options. Medicare is the United States’ national health insurance program administered by the federal government since 1966 and currently serves more than 49 million beneficiaries annually. However, when the time comes to take advantage of the benefit, the process can be complex and time consuming. Seminar participants will receive an overview of the major features of Medicare including original Medicare and the current parts, hospital insurance, medical insurance, Medicare Advantage, and prescription drug coverage. Medicare supplements, the “Donut Hole,” and the relative benefits of national versus local networks also will be discussed. Erik Lehtinen is an independent financial consultant based in Columbia County known for his expertise in advanced Medicare planning and review. INSTRUCTOR:
Taught via Zoom September 21, 2021 Fee: $5
HE 36292-1Z
T. Stracke is a Financial Advisor with Capital Financial Planning in Latham, NY.
FI 24189-1A
INSTRUCTOR: Paul T. Stracke
1 Tuesday 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
HEALTH AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
INSTRUCTOR: Paul
C-GCC — Room 130 October 5, 2021 Fee: $15
to receive, when they should apply, and how they can maximize their benefits. In this class, students will learn the rules regarding the benefits that will be received and how those benefits are affected by the age at which one applies. Students will also learn how spousal benefits work, how divorced spouse benefits work, how working affects benefits, and how benefits affect taxes.
Bev Nathan will teach How to Drastically Cut Costs in Difficult Times on Tuesday, October 12.
FI 24240-1A
Savvy Social Security Planning
Social security can be difficult to understand. People often wonder how much they can expect
Stretch and Flow: Yoga with Julia
Yoga helps to balance the muscles by bringing ease and alignment back into the body. The practice of yoga provides a much-needed pause at the end of each day. Through each movement and moment, students will flow through different yoga poses; connect back with breathing; build strength; tone muscles; find length and flexibility; and return to balance. This class is well-suited for students who are looking for a chance to slow down at the end of the day, move and stretch, and bring ease back into their body. While no experience is necessary, students should have a mat. No other materials
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are needed, but two blocks and a blanket can make the practice more accessible. Julia Shea is a 500-hour certified yoga instructor who approaches yoga from a gentler, slow flow angle while incorporating many yoga styles into her practice and teaching. She strives to share a playful, explorative yoga experience with her students. Learn more at byouyoga.com. INSTRUCTOR:
Taught via Zoom Begins: September 21, 2021 Fee: $100 No class November 2, 2021 HE 36239-1A
8 Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Chinese discipline that emphasizes breathing, meditation, and movement to enhance the flow of energy, or chi, throughout the body, helping to develop dynamic health and wellness. Its advanced form, known as Tai Chi, involves moving from one posture to the next resembling swimming through air. Both help to reduce stress, improve posture and flexibility, and increase the emotional and physical balance as well. This gentle form of exercise is adaptable to various levels of fitness. A manual is included in the cost of the workshop and a DVD featuring the instructor can be purchased separately. David Haines has been a teacher of Qigong and Tai Chi for more than 20 years and a practitioner for more than 30 years. He is also a certified practitioner of the Trager Approach to movement education. INSTRUCTOR:
Standard First Aid Course/CPR/AED
This American Heart Association Standard First Aid Course is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. There are no prerequisites for enrolling in the Standard First Aid Course. This course covers all required topics such as recognizing emergencies, prioritizing care, rescue breathing, Adult CPR, and wounds. The American Heart Association First Aid/CPR certificate exam is administered at the end of the class. The course fee includes all books and supplies. This class is not for professional recertification for EMT First Responders. The certification earned for this course is valid for two years.
C-GCC — Student Center Begins: September 9, 2021 Fee: $60 No Class September 23
6 Thursdays 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Receive or renew your Basic Life Support certification in one evening. This course is appropriate for healthcare professionals, nursing students, and anyone else in need of certification. INSTRUCTOR: Stacy Collier-Deieso
WIO Funding available. Please call 518-828-4181 ext. 5510 C-GCC — Room 120 October 27, 2021 Fee: $85 HE 62278-1A
1 Wednesday 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Tai Chi and Qigong
In this class, students will learn a daily 20-minute routine integrating Qigong and Tai Chi to help deal with the stressful demands of a busy life. Qigong (pronounced chee-gung) is an ancient
C-GCC — Room 612 Begins: November 1, 2021 Fee: $90 HE 62358-1A
6 Mondays 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
*New!* Zumba and Sculpting
In this Zumba and Sculpting class, students will be mixing low-intensity and high-intensity movements for an interval-style, calorie-burning fitness class. The class will include traditionalstyle Zumba with intervals of resistance training to improve strength and develop muscle tone. It is a total workout combining cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility that is very effective. Students will need hand weights (eightpounds at most), a mat for floor work, and water.
C-GCC - Student Center Begins: September 22, 2021 Fee: $95 No Class November 24
11 Wednesdays 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
HUMANITIES HU 24211-1Z A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published
Workforce NY funding available. Call 518.828.4181 extension 5510.
HE 36302-1A Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals
HE 62310-2A
Theresa Rossi has been teaching fitness classes for more than 13 years, including cardio-kickboxing, toning classes, and Zumba.
Stacy Collier-Deieso, M.A., is an Adjunct Instructor at C-GCC.
1 Wednesday 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR:
INSTRUCTOR:
C-GCC — Room 120 October 20, 2021 Fee: $85
Begins: September 13, 2021 Fee: $90
David Haines, who has taught movement education for more than 20 years, will return to lead Tai Chi and Qigong this semester.
HE 62310
Pilates Mat Class
When it comes to Pilates, mat work is a great place to begin and learn the basics. All of the fundamental movements and Pilates exercise principles are incorporated in the mat exercises that accommodate any fitness level. These exercises will help build strength and confidence in the Pilates method. Improve strength, flexibility, balance, and posture by incorporating floor-based Pilates movements that stimulate the deep “core” muscles of hips, abdomen, lower back, and spine. Focus will be on breathing and improving mental clarity. Suzanne Hazelton, a Certified Instructor for Body Be Well Pilates in Catskill, NY. INSTRUCTOR:
HE 62310-1A
C-GCC — Room 612
6 Mondays
Students interested in publishing freelance writing by selling a magazine article, short story, poem, or even a novel to a traditional publisher are invited to this comprehensive workshop. Topics include becoming a“published”writer overnight, submitting manuscripts correctly, writing irresistible query letters, and more. A detailed tutorial will be sent to the students prior to class day, along with the login information and the digital handouts. LeeAnne Krusemark is an author, speaker, business owner, Chamber of Commerce Past President, and guest instructor at more than 200 colleges from Maine to Hawaii, as well as an adjunct online professor of publishing through ed2Go at more than 2,000 facilities worldwide. INSTRUCTOR:
Taught via Zoom October 19, 2021 Fee: $45 HU 44417-1Z
1 Tuesday 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Meet the Publisher – Get Your Manuscript Critiqued
Students who have wanted to talk to a real agent or publisher are invited to e-mail one page of an in-progress manuscript for an in-class critique of a piece of poetry, an article, a short story, screenplay, novel, non-fiction book, or children’s book. A detailed tutorial will be e-mailed to
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students to allow them to set up a free Zoom account. Webinar login information and materials will be sent before the class. Students may also submit a copy of a manuscript to the instructor, the owner of an author-friendly publishing house, for a professional critique for an optional materials fee of $50 (up to 25 double-spaced pages; $1/page thereafter). A list of publishers and/or agents who are interested in that type of work also will be provided. Please note: The optional manuscript critique is a service of Krusemark, Grinnell, and Associates, Inc. and not C-GCC. A detailed tutorial will be sent to the students prior to class day, along with the login information and the digital handouts. 1 Thursday 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
HU 44448-1Z
50 Self-Publishing Options
In this class, students will discover the pros and cons of many self-publishing options, including print-on-demand, e-book publishing, and Amazon options. Students will complete the course with a rated description of 50 self-publishing companies. A detailed tutorial will be sent to the students prior to class day, along with the login information and the digital handouts. Prerequisite: HU 242111Z, A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published. INSTRUCTOR: Leanne Krusemark
Taught via Zoom October 19, 2021 Fee: $25 HU 44452-1Z
Introduction to Screenwriting for Television or Movies
In this comprehensive session, students will learn about special screenwriting terms and formats for television and the big screen as well as how to plot a story, develop characters, and execute work in the proper screenwriting format. Discover the difference between a Treatment, a Spec Script, and a Shooting Script, and when to do each. Students also will get an inside look into the business of selling scripts to agents and producers. A detailed tutorial will be sent to the students prior to class day, along with the login information and the digital handouts. INSTRUCTOR: Leanne Krusemark
INSTRUCTOR: LeeAnne Krusemark
Taught via Zoom October 21, 2021 Fee: $25
HU 44456-1Z
1 Tuesday 8 p.m. – 9 p.m.
In a Flash: The Art of Writing Flash Fiction Stories
Taught via Zoom October 19, 2021 Fee: $25 HU 44463-1Z
1 Tuesday 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Write Online Blogs, Magazines, and Websites
In this fast-paced session, students will learn how to find ideas, sources, and more than 1,000 opportunities that pay. Students also will learn how to conduct interviews and create interesting content, protect a copyright, write query letters, and then use this credibility to sell other articles or even a self-published novel. A detailed tutorial will be sent to the students prior to class day, along with the login information and the digital handouts. INSTRUCTOR: Leanne Krusemark
Taught via Zoom October 20, 2021 Fee: $25
1 Wednesday 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
HU 44474-1Z
Start a Free Blog
Flash fiction is a short form of storytelling. Characterized by hundreds, rather than thousands of words, it is not a medium that tolerates fragmented storytelling. The challenge of flash fiction is to tell a complete story stripped down to only its essential elements. This comprehensive introduction to writing flash fiction focuses on use of concise language in writing, reviewing published examples, and writing and revising your own story as you work towards a finished product. Students should bring their existing work as well as their ideas for a story to class.
Online blogging is a great way to get the word out about a service, product, or other information. In this class, students will learn how to start a free blog with WordPress, choose a blog template, emphasize blog content with a creative name, use a unique voice to share expertise, and more. Students also will learn how to earn an income with their blog, including links to other websites and blog advertising, as well as how to increase Internet rankings. A detailed tutorial will be sent to the students prior to class day, along with the login information and the digital handouts.
INSTRUCTOR: Phyllis Carito, MFA, writer and teacher,
has published works including two chapbooks and poems in various literary magazines.
Taught via Zoom October 20, 2021 Fee: $45
Taught via Zoom Begins: October 6, 2021 Fee: $100
HU 44477-1Z
3 Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Leanne Krusemark
1 Wednesday 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Using Amazon’s Kindle Direct to Self-Publish Your Book for Free
For students looking to publish a paperback novel or short eBook now or in the future, this class will provide a step-by-step introduction on
how to create an Amazon KIDP account, format and upload a manuscript to the platform, easily create a book cover from available templates, determine pricing and royalties, develop a sales pitch for an Amazon page, and write an Amazon author bio. A detailed tutorial will be sent to the students prior to class day, along with the login information and the digital handouts. INSTRUCTOR: Leanne Krusemark
Taught via Zoom October 20, 2021 Fee: $25 HU 44479-1A
1 Wednesday 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
*New!* The American Ghost Story
How better to spend the month of October than to be reading and discussing ghost stories? In this class, students will read four short works of fiction, one each by the authors Edgar Allan Poe, Fitz-James O’Brien, Edith Wharton, and Shirley Jackson. Possible topics for discussion include: What makes for a good ghost story? How do people account for the continued interest in ghost stories, despite the current “modern technological society”? Do ghosts exist outside of the stories told about them? The goal of the class will be not to explain away “figments of the imagination,” but rather to develop an appreciation for the many mysteries encountered in everyday life. John P. O’Grady was born in New Jersey and born again in the mountains of the American West. As an undergraduate he studied Forestry in the State of Maine, where he discovered the writings of Stephen King were far more interesting than cutting down trees, so he went on to pursue graduate studies in American Literature at the University of California, Davis. For more than 25 years, he served as a professor of literature and environmental studies. He now lives quietly in the Catskill Mountains, where he ponders the many peculiar episodes in the region’s history and occasionally writes about them. INSTRUCTOR:
C-GCC — Room 614 Begins: October 5, 2021 Fee: $100
4 Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
LANGUAGES LA 44457-1A
Conversing in Spanish
Learning another language as an adult may be challenging but certainly not impossible! Motivated students can become proficient in a foreign language if they are willing to practice. This offering will be an introduction to Spanish and will emphasize how a person initiates language and responds to information and questions in a variety of social situations. Participants will learn when cultural differences require use of specific Spanish expressions. Speaking and listening will be emphasized, but some reading may be
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included, where appropriate. Participants also may share their experiences with the process of learning Spanish. The paperback book, Easy Spanish Phrase Book by Dover Publications (ISBN number 0-486-28086-1) is required and available online.
will practice with additional drills, interactive exercises, and dialogues, while covering lessons seven – 12. This course is designed to help students travel, understand the dialogue of Mango cartoons, and even speak with a chef at a Japanese restaurant!
fun. Throughout this six-week course, students will practice with additional drills, interactive exercises, and dialogues, while covering lessons 19 – 24. This course is designed to help students have basic and casual conversations in Japanese while gaining deeper insights in Japan.
Russell Kratz, Ph.D., is a teacher of English and Spanish who studied Spanish in Costa Rica and has travelled in Spain, Argentina, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Puerto Rico. He is a published author and a former educational administrator. Most recently, he has taught at the Fielden Institute of Indian River State College, C-GC, and Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico.
INSTRUCTOR: Rika Kobayashi
INSTRUCTOR: Rika Kobayashi
Workforce NY funding available. Call 518.828.4181 extension 5510.
Workforce NY funding available. Call 518.828.4181 extension 5510.
Taught via Skype Meet Now Begins: October 26, 2021 Fee: $125
Taught via Skype Meet Now Begins: October 27, 2021 Fee: $125
INSTRUCTOR:
6 Tuesdays 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Workforce NY funding available. Call 518.828.4181 extension 5510. C-GCC — Room 134 Begins: September 14, 2021 Fee: $75
4 Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
PR 24103-1Z Explore 250 Home-Based Business Ideas Taught by a Chamber of Commerce Past President and award-winning business owner, this comprehensive course will offer workshop-style information on more than 250 legitimate home business ideas, mandatory legal documentation, ways to market products and services, how to take tax deductions (this workshop included), and more. A detailed tutorial will be sent to the students prior to class day, along with the login information and the digital handouts.
LA 44466-1Z Conversational Japanese – Elementary Learn essential Japanese key words and phrases for personal enrichment, travel, or just plain fun. Throughout this enjoyable six-week course, students will learn useful conversational phrases and vocabulary, while practicing with drills, interactive exercises, and dialogues. Students will also learn more about Japanese culture, the world of Manga cartoons, and how to order sushi in Japanese. Lessons one through six of a 24-lesson unit will be covered and by the end of the course, students will acquire basic conversational expressions and insights into Japan. Please note that this course is focused on speaking Japanese. Even if students have studied Japanese in the past or have studied Japanese on their own and are interested in brushing up their conversational skills, it is recommended to start with this class. Rika Kobayashi, M.A., graduated from Columbia University Graduate School and has licenses to teach Japanese and English. She has been a Japanese-language lecturer for undergraduate students at higher education institutions in the U.S., and has taught at the secondary level in Japan. INSTRUCTOR:
Rika Kobayashi, a Japanese-language lecturer, returns to instruct Conversational Japanese beginning on Tuesday, September 7.
LA 44477-1Z
*New!* Conversational Japanese – Beginner II
Designed for students who have completed Conversational Japanese — Beginner I, students will learn additional Japanese words and phrases for personal enrichment, travel, or just plain fun. Throughout this six-week course, students will practice with additional drills, interactive exercises, and dialogues, while covering lessons 13 – 18. This course is designed to help students have basic conversations in Japanese while gaining additional insights into Japan. INSTRUCTOR: Rika Kobayashi
Workforce NY funding available. Call 518.828.4181 extension 5510.
Workforce NY funding available. Call 518.828.4181 extension 5510.
Taught via Skype Meet Now Begins: September 7, 2021 Fee: $125
Taught via Skype Meet Now Begins: September 8, 2021 Fee: $125
LA 44476-1Z
6 Tuesdays 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Conversational Japanese – Beginner I
Designed for students who have completed Conversational Japanese — Elementary, students will learn additional Japanese words and phrases for personal enrichment, travel, or just plain fun. Throughout this six-week course, students
6 Wednesdays 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
LA 44478-1Z *New!*
6 Wednesdays 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Conversational Japanese – Beginner III
Designed for students who have completed Conversational Japanese — Beginner II, students will learn additional Japanese words and phrases for personal enrichment, travel, or just plain
INSTRUCTOR: LeeAnne Krusemark
Taught via Zoom October 18, 2021 Fee: $45
1 Monday 7 p.m.– 9 p.m.
PR 24104-1Z Make Money at Home with a Virtual Assistant or Word-Processing Business Students will discover how and where to find clients, 50 ways to advertise and market services, effective home office equipment choices, and 100 ways to make money with a computer. These services are in demand, so learn to be your own boss, set your own hours, and make more money. A detailed tutorial will be sent to the students prior to class day, and then another with the login information and the digital handouts. Prerequisite: PR 24103-1Z, Explore 250 HomeBased Business Ideas. INSTRUCTOR: LeeAnne Krusemark
Taught via Zoom October 18, 2021 Fee: $25
1 Monday 9 p.m.– 10 p.m.
PR 24243-1Z Be A Mystery Shopper Students will learn how to sign up with many legitimate mystery shopping companies without fees, avoid the pitfalls and scams, create a required mystery shopping resume and profile, and take care of legalities and taxes regarding
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this income. Participants will receive a list of 25 legitimate companies to which they can apply. A detailed tutorial will be sent to the students prior to class day, along with the login information and the digital handouts. INSTRUCTOR: LeeAnne Krusemark
Taught via Zoom October 18, 2021 Fee: $25
1 Monday 6 p.m.– 7 p.m.
PR 24246-1Z
Monetize Websites, Blogs, and Social Media
Earn a passive monthly income from selling other people’s products by placing a merchantprovided advertisement link on your site and get a commission for every sale, click, or lead. Learn where to find 1000+ free and low-cost opportunities and how to avoid scams or links that won’t offer a beneficial ROI (return on investment). Learn how to find high, recurring, and second-tier commissions, along with SEO secrets to increase a site’s ranking and visibility on search engines like Google. A detailed tutorial will be sent to the students prior to class day, along with the login information and the digital handouts. INSTRUCTOR: LeeAnne Krusemark Taught via Zoom October 21, 2021 Fee: $25 PR 28338-1A
1 Thursday 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Entrepreneurship: Starting Your Own Business with Little Money Down
This informative seminar will teach students the behind-the-scenes, practical information on how to start a successful home-based second-income business. With little money down, students will learn how to decide on a business or product with minimal issues, how to avoid making major financial mistakes, and best practices in franchising. By taking this course, students will save time, money, and mental wear and tear. INSTRUCTOR: Bev Nathan
C-GCC — Room 134 October 12, 2021 Fee: $55
1 Tuesday 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
PR 32184-1Z Keep Talking: An Introduction to Voice-Over For students who have ever wondered how to begin in voice-over part time, full time, or for supplemental or retirement income, this workshop is a great, upbeat, and most importantly, realistic first step. An easy-to-access remote learning system will take students behind the scenes at Voice Coaches’ main studios in Albany, NY, where voice-over content is produced for clients including Netflix, Discovery, HGTV,
Disney, Lifetime, Nickelodeon, and many more. From audio books, training material, animation, and commercials to socially relevant content, television, and much, much more, today’s voiceover field has become a great way to leverage individual voice qualities and communication skills. This class also includes an opportunity to receive a brief one-on-one voice range and quality assessment with the instructor. For more information, visit voicecoaches.com/gptt. Members of the Creative Voice Development Group in Albany, NY INSTRUCTOR:
Taught via Zoom November 3, 2021 Fee: $17
1 Wednesday 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
PR 68280-1A Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse/Neglect This training is now required for all professionals certified or licensed by the New York State Education Department. The focus of this twohour training session is the identification and reporting of child abuse and maltreatment as required by Chapter 544 of the Laws of 1988. Topics addressed include the definition of “abuse, maltreatment, and neglect” according to New York State law, the description of “reasonable cause to suspect,” various behavioral and environmental characteristics of abusive parents or caretakers, the identification of physical and behavioral indicators of physical abuse, maltreatment, neglect, and sexual abuse, and identifying proper procedures for reporting, etc. All students must bring your license and/or permit number to class. Cynthia Engel, R.N., is a Nursing instructor at C-GCC and approved as a provider of the course work by the New York State Education Department. INSTRUCTOR:
Workforce NY funding available. Call 518.828.4181 extension 5510. C-GCC — Room 128 October 14, 2021 Fee: $25 PR 68333-1A
1 Thursday 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Eight-Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course for Security Guards
The Security Guard Act of 1992 became law on July 17, 1992, with the approval of the Governor. The text of the legislative intent is as follows: the Legislature hereby finds that the provision of the contractual and proprietary security services is a rapidly growing industry in the state, particularly in metropolitan areas. Both private enterprise and government increasingly rely upon security services as a supplement to traditional law enforcement to protect people and property. Approximately 500,000 security guards in New York State are mandated to obtain an eight-
hour course and other training under the terms of the new Security Guard Act effective January 1, 1994. Prior to obtaining a security officers license in New York State, attending and passing this course are required. This course includes the Role of the Security Guard, Legal Powers and Limitations, Emergency Situations, Access Control and Identification, Public Relations and Communication, and Ethics and Conduct. The ability to read, comprehend, and apply written material is required for this course. William DeLuca, assistant professor of Criminal Justice at C-GCC DeLuca served as a police officer for 21 years and is certified as a Master and General Topics Instructor by the New York State Bureau for Municipal Police. INSTRUCTOR:
Workforce NY funding available. Call 518.828.4181 extension 5510. C-GCC – Room 206 October 2, 2021 Fee: $90 PR 68424-1A
1 Saturday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Annual In-Service Training Course for Security Guards
This eight-hour mandated in-service training course is for all security guards in New York State and must be completed on a calendar year basis for each year succeeding the completion of the mandated 16-Hour On-the-Job Training Course for Security Guards. Topics covered include: the role of a security guard, legal powers and limitations, emergency situations, communications and public relations, access control, report writing, ethics and conduct, and elective topics. INSTRUCTOR: William DeLuca
WIO Funding available. Please call 518-828-4181 ext. 5510 C-GCC – Room 206 November 6, 2021 Fee: $90 PR 68468-1Z
1 Saturday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Hearing Aid Dispenser Continuing Education Course
Hearing Aid Dispensers and Audiologists can satisfy the New York State Department of State requirements for continuing education in infection control, State and Federal Regulations, and professional conduct and telecoil and other assistive listening devices by taking this course. The course and instructors are approved by the New York State Department of State and such hours may be earned in satisfaction of continued licensure under Article 159 of the Education Law, as long as the registrant demonstrates proof of completion of the required topics. Certificates are issued to all students who complete each course. Joseph A. Vespe, M.S., MBA, of VespTech, Inc. International
INSTRUCTORS:
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Marketing and Management Consultants, Barbara Kruger, Ph.D. of Kruger Associates, and Dr. Karen MacLennan, Au.D., Audiologist, North East Hearing.
better sense of how to recognize conflict triggers and individual stress and reaction styles, as well as how to improve active listening and build confidence in communication.
Workforce NY funding available. Call 518.828.4181 extension 5510.
INSTRUCTOR: Phyllis Carito
Taught via Zoom October 14, 2021 Fee: $120
Taught via Zoom Begins: October 27, 2021 Fee: $110
1 Thursday 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
SPECIAL INTERESTS
PR 68521-1Z New York State Building Safety Inspector This NYS DOS approved course introduces and prepares students to become New York State Building Safety Inspectors in accordance with Title 19 NYCRR, Part 1203 (New York Code Rules and Regulations). Course content includes all material offered through the NYS Code courses 9A, 9B, and 9C. Topics include administration and enforcement, principles of fire-safe design, and inspection of existing buildings and facilities. Upon successful completion the student will be eligible for Building Safety Inspector. Potential students include building inspectors, contractors, fire inspectors, housing inspectors, facilities managers, architects, engineers, home inspectors, firefighters, plans examiners, elected officials and anyone interested in Building and Fire Code Safety and Enforcement. (60 hours). Students must attend all classes. The four required texts can be purchased at iccsafe.org. Titles are: 2020 Building Code of New York State, 2020 Fire Code of New York State, 2020 Property Maintenance Code of New York State, 2020 Existing Building Code of New York State. Paul Andreassen is a NYS Licensed Home Inspector, Certified NYS Code Compliance Specialist, Certified American Society Home Inspector and NYS Building/Fire Code Instructor. Mr. Andreassen is a member of the Historic Building Inspectors Association and a retired building official.
4 Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
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Young Adults Education for Success Program (YES), Ages 18-21
The Young Adults Education for Success (YES) Program provides one-on-one and group instruction for young adults ages 18-21 striving to improve their prospects for workplace and career success. This course prepares students for the High School Equivalency TASC Exam, formerly known as the General Education Development test, or GED. Program services include a workplace skills assessment, and instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics up to the pre-college level. Preparation for lifelong learning, including study and computer literacy skills, is also provided. YES accepts students on an ongoing basis, with 16 hours per week of instruction available beginning in September. Contact the Workforce Development Office for full eligibility and funding details at 518828-4181 ext. 5510.
Begins: Ongoing
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR:
Workforce NY funding available. Call 518.828.4181 extension 5510. Taught via Zoom 2 Tuesdays 14 Thursdays No Class November 25 Fee: $639 PR 68543-1Z
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Begins: September 7, 2021 Begins: September 9, 2021
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1 Thursday 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
ESL Bridge-to-College
C-GCC’s ESL Bridge-to-College is an intensive, non-credit course created to help academically qualifying non-native English speakers learn the advanced English language skills required for college success. The course consists of two complementary instructional modules, designed to provide college-level skills preparation in grammar, reading, and writing. The core classroom instruction is supported through supplemental opportunities in the College’s Academic Support Center and a professional tutor. This class will be offered as a hybrid class. Monday classes will be taught on campus and Thursday classes will be taught online, via Zoom. C-GCC — Room 136 14 Mondays and Thursdays Begins: September 9, 2021 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. No class November 25
Develop Your Intuitive Skills
Intuition is like a muscle. It needs exercise to become strong, flexible, and reliable. In this class the instructor will help students learn how to get in touch with their intuition and guide them along the path to developing it. Intuition is an important resource in business and personal life. The class will do a guided imagery exercise for students to “meet” their intuition. By the end of the evening, students will be doing intuitive readings for each other! Bring a notebook and an open mind. Prudence Theriault, Certified Tarot Master/Instructor, certified by the Tarot Certification Board.
In this class, students will learn the skills to aid them in better conflict resolution. Conflict is a common, inevitable part of life. Conflict resolution, or the ability to resolve conflicts effectively, is a crucial skill for everyone to have. This course offers tools for improving conflict management skills in business and personal interactions. By the conclusion of the course, students will have a
Taught via Zoom October 21, 2021 Fee: $25
Fee: $15 SI 99254-1A
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Skills for Resolving Conflict
INSTRUCTOR: LeeAnne Krusemark
INSTRUCTOR: Eileen Ordu
INSTRUCTOR: C-GCC staff
C-GCC – Room 117
or even thousands of dollars every year. This comprehensive workshop will teach students where to find all different types of coupons, even for high-ticket items, how to find the best coupon apps and websites, and how to match coupons with sales for maximum savings. This workshop is taught by someone who has used many couponing secrets to save thousands. A detailed tutorial will be sent to the students prior to class day, along with the login information and the digital handouts.
C-GCC — Room 132 September 22, 2021 Fee: $30
1 Wednesday 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Interested in learning more about Calm, Composed, and Resilient but not sure you are ready for a six-week course? This two-hour introductory session will teach students how and why the renowned stress reduction techniques developed by the HeartMath Institute are so effective and life changing. Students will learn the first technique and the basic science behind building resilience, as well as how seemingly innocuous patterns of unconscious behavior drain one’s energy and make one more susceptible to the negative outcomes of stress. Students who complete this class and would like to continue are encouraged to enroll in the full series. Alison Murphy, LAc, is an avid meditation student, practitioner, and coach, a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner, and a sound and music-healing facilitator. With more than 30 years of study and practice in many contemplative approaches, INSTRUCTOR:
SI 99333- 1Z
Save Money with Extreme Couponing
Learn how to save money every day with extreme couponing. Coupons are not just for groceries; the savings can add up to hundreds
Introduction to Calm, Composed, and Resilient
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she has received teachings, initiations, and certifications from many spiritual leaders. She holds a M.S. degree in Jeffrey C. Yuens Classical Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the Swedish Institute. Taught via Zoom September 14, 2021 Fee: $20 SI 99359
1 Tuesday 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
in learning a novel approach to developing self-knowledge through meditation. Highly recommended for those who have had difficulty learning to meditate via traditional methods. Please note that it is highly recommended to take the first session prior to the second. INSTRUCTOR: Alison Murphy, LAc
SI 99360-1Z
Calm, Composed, and Resilient
Struggling with anxiety or PTSD? Sick of insomnia? Plagued by repetitive negative selftalk? Ever feel hijacked by your emotions? This six-session course will teach practical, easy-to-learn techniques to self-regulate emotions, reduce stress, improve health and relationships, and build capacity to navigate life’s challenges and uncertain times. HeartMath is the only scientifically validated system of stress intervention techniques and objective biometric feedback that quantifiably and dramatically boosts the health and performance of individuals and organizations. Understanding the mechanics of stress offers the advantage of being more aware of and sensitive to levels of stress and knowing when and how to take proactive steps. In this course, students will learn powerful techniques utilized by many in law enforcement, hospitals, U.S. Military, and U.S. companies worldwide. Please note that the first class will run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Taught via Zoom Begins: September 23, 2021 Fee: $120
6 Thursdays 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
6 Thursdays 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Taught via Zoom Begins: November 2, 2021 Fee: $80
6 Tuesdays 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
SI 99360
6 Tuesdays 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Meditation and the Art of Tarot
This course offers an exploration and examination of the tarot through the lens of art, contemplation, and mythology. Students of Meditation and the Art of the Tarot will learn to work with the archetypes depicted in the major arcana as a tool for self-discovery and evolution by analyzing, discussing, and reflecting on the symbology of Patricia Coleman Smith’s artwork of the Rider-Waite tarot deck juxtaposed with Joseph Campbell’s stages of The Hero’s Journey. The course is offered in two, six-week sessions. The first session covers The Fool to the Hermit card and the second session covers The Wheel of Fortune to The World card. Suitable for beginner to accomplished tarot readers, meditators, healers, writers, artists, art-lovers, and anyone interested
SI 99364-1Z *New!* Breathing Room: An Integrative Wellness Approach to Self-Care
Yeshi Timkee is a graduate of Empire State College and The California Institute of Integral Studies, where she earned a degree in Psychological Studies with a focus on Expressive Arts Therapy. She holds certifications in Integrative Wellness Coaching and Transformative Imagery, and supports individuals, couples, and groups via an Expressive Arts Therapy lens. Her approach is multi-modal and non-clinical, as it encourages the strengths of an individual and their innate ability to co-create their desired experience. INSTRUCTOR:
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2 Saturdays 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
This class is a great introduction to navigating self-care as many people continue to work from home and spend more time than ever at home. Topics covered include (but are not limited to) healing nutrition, meal planning, vitamin supplementation, body care rituals, sacred movements, intuitive collage work, and establishing play in everyday life. At the completion of this course, students will learn the tools needed to assist in the transformation of behaviors or habits that may have worn out their welcome.
INSTRUCTOR: Alison Murphy, LAc
Taught via Zoom Begins: September 21, 2021 Fee: $80
Nicole Childrose, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History at C-GCC, is an experienced animal advocate and a proponent of sustainable farming. Also a Board of Directors member of the Rensselaer County Farm Bureau, she serves as a faculty advisor for the C-GCC Animal Advocates Club, and founded the C-GCC Pet Food Pantry. INSTRUCTOR:
C-GCC — Room 612 Begins: September 25, 2021 Fee: $65
SI 99360-2Z
Taught via Zoom Begins: November 4, 2021 Fee: $120 No Class November 25
for support and continuing education will also be discussed. Please note this class can be attended either virtually or in-person. Please let the office know your preference upon registration.
Nicole Childrose, Ph.D., will teach The Basics of Backyard Chickens beginning on Saturday, September 25.
SI 99363-1A
*New!* The Basics of Backyard Chickens
While anyone can successfully raise and keep a flock of backyard chickens, getting started can feel like a daunting process. There are many choices to make and equally as many mistakes to avoid. Prevent information overload, misinformation, and drama by learning the fundamentals and best practices of raising happy and healthy chickens. Topics include: getting into the chicken-raising mentality, planning proper housing and facilities, equipment options, choosing the right chicken, correct feeding and care, raising chicks, layer management and optimizing egg production, establishing harmony with roosters and hens, ensuring the health and safety of the flock, managing aging birds, and the joy of chickens for everyone! Strategies, ideas, and resources for networking with other chicken enthusiasts
Taught via Zoom Begins: October 8, 2021 Fee: $95
4 Fridays 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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Tarot in Your Life
Throughout this class, students will explore the fascinating world of the Tarot. Various Tarot decks will be examined to discover the many interpretations of characters and symbols. A short history of the Tarot will be discussed, and students will be introduced to the Court Cards, the four suites of the Tarot (Cups, Wands, Swords, and Pentacles), and many different Tarot card spreads. The class will culminate in students completing sample readings for each other to further develop their relationship with their Tarot cards. Please note that a Rider Waite Tarot Deck is required for the class and must be purchased ahead of time. Students should also bring pen and paper for note taking.
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INSTRUCTOR: Prudence Theriault
C-GCC — Room 132 Begins: September 13, 2021 Fee: $90 SI 99366-1Z
4 Mondays 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
*New!* On the Trail of the Hudson River School
There is nothing quite like admiring a painting by Thomas Cole or Sanford Gifford up-close: standing in front of the gilded-frame canvas in a gallery or museum, admiring the exquisite “landscape.” In this class, students will get to step into the actual place that inspired these famous 19th century works of art. Students will visit a few of the actual sites depicted by the artists in their paintings, all of which are still immediately recognizable, and discuss the difference between the experience of a place and the “transformation” of experience into a
work of art. This is a two-session, two-day course, held over the course of one weekend. The first class is a lecture and will be held at Mountain Top Library, and the second will be a guided hike conducted on-site in the vicinity of North Lake, the “birthplace of the Hudson River School.” The hike on the second day is about six miles of relatively easy hiking (no steep inclines). Firsttime hikers with no experience may find this strenuous. Please note that students do have the option of signing up for just the lecture portion. INSTRUCTOR: John P. O’Grady
MOUNTAIN TOP LIBRARY 6093 Main St. Tannersville NY 12485 1 Saturday and 1 Sunday Lecture: October 23, 2021, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Hike: October 24, 2021, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Rain date for October 24 is October 30 Fee: $80 for both classes $25 for lecture only
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New Places, Faces, and Things to Learn This Fall! The CEPD Office has added a slate of new courses, including classes with an outdoor exploration component, and several new instructors to the non-credit roster this semester! BU 24248: Micro-Biz Marketing Bootcamp, taught by Martin Salerno CM 28478: Build an Online Store with WordPress and WooCommerce, taught by Dan Zunitch HE 62358: Zumba and Sculpting, taught by Theresa Rossi HU 44479: The American Ghost Story, taught by John P. O’Grady LA 44477 & LA 44478: Conversational Japanese Beginner II and III, taught by Rika Kobayashi SI 99363: The Basics of Backyard Chickens, taught by Nicole Childrose, Ph.D. SI 99364: Breathing Room: An Integrative Wellness Approach to Self-Care, taught by Yeshi Timkee SI 99366: On the Trail of the Hudson River School, taught by John P. O’Grady
In addition, CoGreene is offering several returning favorites, including: AR 08816: Knitting a Scarf with Wool, taught by Claudia Krisniski AR 08919: Spin A Yarn, taught by Claudia Krisniski DA 57001: Belly Dance Spirit, taught by Donna Barrett DD 68057: Defensive Driving, taught by Victor Bujanow FI 24173: Retirement Planning, taught by Paul Stracke FI 24189: Stretching Out Your IRA, taught by Paul Stracke FI 24227: What Are Annuities?, taught by Paul Stracke FI 24240: Savvy Social Security Planning, taught by Paul Stracke HE 36302: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals, taught by Stacy Collier-Deieso HE 62278: Tai Chi and Qigong, taught by David Haines PR 68468: Hearing Aid Dispenser Continuing Education Course, taught by Joseph Vespe, Barbara Kruger, and Karen MacLennan SI 99254: Develop You Intuitive Skills, taught by Prudence Theriault SI 99365: Tarot in Your Life, taught by Prudence Theriault
Theresa Rossi will introduce the new course Zumba and Sculpting this semester, beginning Wednesday, September 22.
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• NON-CREDIT COURSE REGISTRATION Fall 2021 How to Register BY PHONE: Mastercard, Visa, American Express,
Give the Gift of Higher Education! The Office of Community Engagement and Professional Development now offers gift certificates, in denominations of $20 and up, which may be used toward any non-credit course at C-GCC! To order for the lifelong learners in your life, contact the CEPD Office at 518.828.4181, extension 3342, or e-mail communityservices@sunycgcc.edu.
LET’S GO! Holiday Craft Fair @ CoGreene Saturday, October 30 10 am to 3 pm Get a jump-start on your shopping at the Holiday Craft Fair @ CoGreene with more than 80 vendors!
Raffles • Refreshments • Entertainment Plus special performances by Hudson’s own Upstage Productions Inc., from its fall production Matilda the Musical! For more information, contact Andrew Baker at 518.828.4181, ext. 3427, or andrew.baker@sunycgcc.edu.
and Discover cards are accepted over the telephone for all non-credit course registrations. Please have all registration and card information on-hand when calling. IN-PERSON: By appointment only. No walk-ins
allowed until further notice. Call 518.828.4181, extension 3342 to schedule. Tuition may be paid with cash, check, money order, Mastercard, Visa, American Express, or Discover in the Bursar’s Office, Room 113 of the Main Building. Registrations cannot be accepted without payment.
Materials Some courses require additional books and supplies not covered by the course fee. These supply lists will either be provided upon registration, by the instructor prior to class, or within the course description.
Accessibility C-GCC is committed to providing an inclusive campus for all students. Inquiries concerning students with disabilities should be directed to The Office of Accessibility Services at oasweb@sunycgcc.edu.
Refunds Occasionally, courses are canceled prior to their start, due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. If this occurs, students will be notified by telephone. If the College cancels a course, the registration will be refunded in full. Those wishing to withdraw from a course must request a refund before the class begins. No refunds will be made after the first class, unless otherwise noted. C-GCC’s policy is to take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in all of its activities for all qualified persons, to prohibit discrimination, and to promote the full realization of equal opportunity. This policy of nondiscrimination applies to all persons without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, or applicants may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
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Growing Greene County: A New Initiative from C-GCC and the Cairo Chamber of Commerce » LET’S GO! For more information, contact Stacey Hills stacey.hills@sunycgcc.edu To register, visit tinyurl.com/ GrowingGreeneReg or call 518.828.4181, ext. 3427 C-GCC and the Cairo Chamber of Commerce have launched Growing Greene County, an eight-credit program designed to provide a toolkit of business skills to local small-business entrepreneurs. Photos courtesy of the Cairo Library.
The course begins this fall with Foundations of Business, wherein students will learn the basics of management, marketing, business law, and related skills, ending the semester with draft business plans and the required paperwork to get their businesses started.
C-GCC and the Cairo Chamber of Commerce have joined forces to launch Growing Greene County, a program designed to provide specialized assistance to local smallbusiness entrepreneurs. Stacey Hills, assistant professor of Business, said the three-course, eightcredit program will meet at the Cairo Library on Wednesday nights, and will provide a toolkit of business skills to students. “This new offering is for those who’d like to start a small business, but may not know where or how to begin,”
In Spring 2022, the course continues with Entrepreneurship; building on the business plans created in the Foundations class, students will continue to work out the details of their plans, including pricing, promotions, funding, and growth strategies. Business Professional Development will be offered across the Fall and Spring semesters, to complement the students’ business plan development, and give them the opportunity to hone soft skills – particularly in the areas of networking and presentation. Successful completion will award students college credits that can be applied to further certificate and degree programs, and financial assistance is available through the Greene Light to Enrollment Fund.
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Hills explained. “And, knowing that we need more start-ups and continuing businesses in the skilled trades, we’re especially hoping to focus on that pool.”
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. E M I T GO Attention Greene County residents! Through the newly established Greene Light to Enrollment Fund, Greene County is making it possible for residents of the County to receive scholarships covering tuition for credit and/or non-credit classes. For more information, e-mail joan.koweek@sunycgcc.edu or call 518.828.4181, Extension 3727.
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•NON-CREDIT COURSE LISTINGS / Fall 2021 ARTS AND CRAFTS
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AR 08003 Basic Sewing AR 08452 Ceramics Open Studio AR 08616 Beginner Basic Quilting AR 08816 Knitting a Scarf with Wool AR 08919 Spin a Yarn AR 16454 Landscape Photography in the Catskills AR 16257 Studio Painting AR 16460 Renaissance Portrait Painting AR 16466 Drawing I Beginner/Intermediate AR 16467 Drawing II Intermediate/Advanced AR 16468 The Joyful Habit of Watercolor
FI 24102 FI 24173 FI 24189 FI 24227 FI 24236 FI 24240 FI 24244
BUSINESS BU 24069 Great Real Estate Deals BU 24248 Micro-Biz Marketing Bootcamp BU 68142 Notary Public Seminar
COMPUTERS CM 28368 CM 28448 CM 28449 CM 28462 CM 28464 CM 28465 CM 28475 CM 28478
Adobe Photoshop Level I MS Excel 2013 Level I MS Excel 2013 Level II Create a Website w/WordPress Adobe Photoshop Level II Website/WordPress Level II Video Edit Home Movies Online Store/WooCommerce
Secrets of Wall Street Retirement Planning Stretching Out Your IRA What Are Annuities? How to Drastically Cut Costs Savvy Social Security Planning Navigating the Medicare Maze
HEALTH & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT HE 36292 HE 36239 HE 36302 HE 62278 HE 62310 HE 62358
Stretch and Flow Yoga First Aid/CPR/AED Basic Life Support Tai Chi and Qigong Pilates Mat Class Zumba and Sculpting
HUMANITIES HU 24211 Getting Published HU 44417 Manuscript Critiqued HU 44448 50 Self-Publishing Options HU 44452 In a Flash HU 44456 Intro to Screenwriting HU 44463 Writing Blogs, etc. HU 44474 Start a Free Blog HU 44477 Amazon’s Kindle Direct HU 44479 The American Ghost Story
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LANGUAGES
DA 57000 Introduction to Modern Dance DA 57001 Belly Dance Spirit
LA 44457 LA 44466 LA 44476 LA 44477 LA 44478
DEFENSIVE DRIVING DD 68057 Defensive Driving
Conversing in Spanish Converse/Japanese Elementary Converse/Japanese Beginner I Converse/Japanese Beginner II Converse/Japanese Beginner III
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PR 24103 250 Home Based Business Ideas PR 24104 Make Money as a Virtual Assistant PR 24243 Be a Mystery Shopper PR 24246 Monetize Your Blog/Website PR 28338 Entrepreneurship PR 32184 Keep Talking: Voice-Over PR 68280 ID/Report Child Abuse/Neglect PR 68333 8-Hr Sec. Guard Training PR 68424 Security Guard Recertification Course PR 68468 Hearing Aid Dispenser Course PR 68521 NYS Building Safety Inspector PR 68543 Skills for Resolving Conflict
SPECIAL INTERESTS SI 99246 Young Adults Education SI 99254 Develop Your Intuitive Skills SI 99333 Extreme Couponing SI 99345 ESL Bridge-to-College SI 99359 Calm, Composed, Resilient SI 99360 Meditation and the Art of Tarot SI 99362 Intro to Calm, Composed, Resilient SI 99363 Basics of Backyard Chickens SI 99364 Breathing Room SI 99365 Tarot in Your Life SI 99366 On the Trail of the Hudson River School
