Think Again Non-Credit Registration Form
SUMMER 2005
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Summer means sun and fun ... and fitness, cooking, reading, landscape design and more. At the University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies, we’ve put together a wide selection of non-credit courses for a mini summer session that begins May 1 and runs through the end of July. Here’s a quick look. Landscape Design. We’re offering several landscape design courses this summer. Of special note are two, half-day seminars focused on owning and operating a landscape design business. Registration for some courses is limited to those enrolled in a certificate program. Please check course descriptions for details.
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Registration and Operations Coordinator Office of Community and Professional Education School of Continuing Studies University of Richmond, VA 23173
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Office hours are: Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Cancellation and Refund Policy.The Office of Community and Professional Education reserves the right to cancel any class or make any other changes it deems necessary. Course fees will be refunded in full when the Office of Community and Professional Education cancels a course. A participant who wishes a refund must make a request in writing no less than eight days prior to the first class meeting. A 50 percent processing fee will be deducted from the refund. Refunds will not be issued after the first class meeting.
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Monday–Thursday from 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m. Fridays from 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. at the School of Continuing Studies in the Special Programs Building on UR Drive.
Personal Enrichment. Choose from a wide variety of courses including history, golf, antiquing, poetry and dancing. In addition, our Summer Reading Programs, offered through the Institute of Reading Development, are back this summer. This tremendously successful program includes classes for everyone from preschoolers to adults. Increase reading speed, comprehension, study skills and more.
Fitness Instructional Programs. Summer is the perfect time to get in shape at the University of Richmond. Choose from yoga, pilates, body sculpting and more.
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Summer Non-Credit Classes May--July 2005
We’re educating Richmond.
Culinary Arts. Choose from three new specialty courses: American Potpourri, Novice Bachelor and Bachelorette Cooking and Southeastern Asian Favorites.
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Your co-workers. Your neighbors. Your friends. Your family. Richmonders decide to continue their education every day. Now it’s your turn. Let the University of Richmond be your choice this summer. Learn Italian. Improve your golf swing. Get in shape. Relive history. Increase your reading speed. Immerse yourself in Spanish while living in Mexico. Our non-credit programs offer a variety of courses to help Richmonders pursue their special interests, learn new skills and even see the world.
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Landscape Design Woody Landscape Plants for Summer Landscape Design courses are part of our Landscape Design Certificate Program and enrollment may be limited to students admitted to this program. For admission requirements and procedures, please check our website.
Students learn identification characteristics and design applications of approximately 60 seasonal trees, shrubs, vines and flowering plants through lectures and field study. The instructor focuses on the aesthetic, functional and cultural aspects of each plant. Specific topics are discussed as they relate to the season. This course will include a field lecture on choosing and purchasing seasonal plants from a nursery. Prerequisite: Introduction to Plants.
Dates: Mondays, June 6–July 25 Time: 6–9 p.m. CRN: 80463 For more information, CEUs: 2.1 Fee: $335 please contact our Instructor: John Wise, M.S. Landscape Design Program Specialist at (804) 262-9887 x359.
Landscape Graphics In this introductory studio course, students learn to use drafting equipment and develop graphic and sketching skills. Coursework includes landscape plans, section, eleva-
tion and axonometric drawings, and an introduction in the use of color media. Materials and equipment purchased for this class are used in all studio courses. This is a prerequisite course for getting started in the Landscape Design Certificate program. Prerequisite: None. Dates: Mondays, June 6–Aug. 1 Time: 6–9 p.m. CRN: 80634 CEUs: 2.4 Fee: $365 Instructor: Andy Sisson, B.A.
History of Garden Design This course presents the major traditions in landscape design history through a series of slide-illustrated lectures. Students are required to actively participate in subjectrelated exercises in the classroom, out-ofclass projects, and numerous readings on their own time. This is an introductory level course and must be completed prior to enrolling in the certificate track. Prerequisite: None. Dates: Wednesdays, June 1-Aug. 3 Time: 6–9 p.m. CRN: 80464 CEUs: 3.0 Fee: $456 Instructor: Buck Smith, B.A.
Breakfast with the Constitution Presenter: Rodney Smolla, Dean, T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond
Session II: The Constitution and The War on Terrorism: The Tension Between Security and Liberty This interactive session will explore constitutional issues germane to War and Peace in the specific content of the modern war on terrorism. Terrorist groups often seek to exploit America’s open society and commitment to civil liberties as a strategy for accomplishing terrorist activities. How should our society strike the balance between security and liberty in the context of the War on Terrorism? What constitutional principles should inform and guide our struggle with this question? Date: Tuesday, May 17
CRN: 80481
CEUs: 0.2
Fee: $50
Session III: The President and The Supreme Court: The Delicate Balance of Power The President of the United States is arguably the single most powerful leader of any democratic society in the world. The Supreme Court of the United States is arguably the single most influential “constitutional court” in any democratic society in the world. What is the relationship between the executive and judicial branches of government in our system, and most importantly, how do the powers of the President intersect with the powers of the Supreme Court? To what extent does the President act as a “check and balance” on the Court, and to what extent does the Court act as a “check and balance on the President?” This interactive session will examine the constitutional text, history, and actions of the President and the Supreme Court in an exploration of the critical elements of the “delicate balance” that is vital to our constitutional system. Date: Tuesday, June 14
CRN: 80482
CEUs: 0.2
The Breakfast With the Constitution series is pending approval with the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board.
Fee: $50
Design Business Start-up: Are You Ready? Do you have what it takes and the passion to start and operate a design business? If you do, how do you go about doing it? This workshop will discuss legal structures for business, insurance, liability, contracts, and other scary things made easy.We’ll discuss how to make your “right brain” and “left-brain” work together to make yourself a great business owner.You’ll also learn how a business plan becomes your most important tool to success and how to develop a budget, manage a self-employed lifestyle, maintain motivation and creativity, and make time for the rest of your life. Prerequisite: None.
Culinary Arts American Potpourri
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Courses are held on the University of Richmond campus and at local businesses. Exact locations are sent to the participant in a confirmation letter about one week before the course begins.
Date: Saturday, May 14 Time: 8:30 a.m.–noon CRN: 80636 CEUs: 0.3 Fee: $60 Instructor: Audrey Chenery, B.S. or Date: Saturday, July 23 Time: 8:30 a.m.–noon CRN: 50057 CEUs: 0.3 Fee: $60 Instructor: Audrey Chenery, B.S.
Office Management for the Small Design Firm This course will help you develop a sense of control and confidence in managing your own landscape design business. Topics include: setting up your own business, designing your own forms, billing and office organization, client communication, and the legal, accounting and licensing process. The course also covers how to: breakdown references, handle jobs professionally, and keep client and jobsite records. A materials fee includes a comprehensive binder of all workshop topics including usable business forms. Prerequisite: None.
Date: Saturday, May 14 Time: 1 p.m.–4 p.m. CRN: 80635 CEUs: 0.3 Fee: $60 Instructor: Audrey Chenery, B.S. or Date: Saturday, July 23 Time: 1 p.m.–4 p.m. CRN: 50055 CEUs: 0.3 Fee: $60 Instructor: Audrey Chenery, B.S.
Site Analysis This course is designed to train students how to investigate natural and cultural data of a design site. Students learn to inventory and record existing site conditions, including slope, soil, microclimate and context. Studio and site work includes base plans, sections and site program.Two Saturday or Sunday field exercises are required in this course.Those dates will be determined on the first night of class. Prerequisite: Introduction to Design. Dates: Wednesdays, June 8-July 27 Time: 6–9 p.m. CRN: 80458 CEUs: 2.4 Fee: $365 Instructor: TBA
Taste a blend of American flavors past and present. Gathered from all areas of the United States and a multitude of ethnic backgrounds and cultures, American cooking is indeed a potpourri of flavors. Cooking as Grandma did has come into vogue again, but with a new twist....the use of more readily available fresh herbs and spices, more fresh fruits and vegetables, and foods and recipes containing fewer calories and less fat, cholesterol, and salt. (Elective) Date: Monday, May 2 Time: 6–9 p.m. CRN: 80402 Fee: $89 CEUs: 0.3 Instructor: Jan Carlton, culinary expert and local television and radio personality
The Lewis Ginter Home Gardener Series Gillette Forum: The Language of the Land Lecture: 9-11:30 a.m. Mary Palmer Dargan and Hugh Dargan, landscape architects from Atlanta, will discuss “The Four-Part Master Plan” and “Tools of Landscape Design”, explaining the elements of classic, timeless landscape design and how designers create these gardens. The Dargans’ designs have been featured in Southern Living, Southern Accents, and Veranda magazines, as well as on HGTV. Workshops: 1:30–3 p.m. and 3:15–4:45 p.m. Winning Plant Combinations with Nancy Ross Hugo Nancy Ross Hugo discusses how to combine plants for best effect in the landscape, illustrating her workshop with a walking tour through Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden to examine effective plantings in place. Good Garden Bones: Creating Entrances, Paths, and Walls Landscape architect Bill Spell and designers Marcia Fryer and Kathy Brooks join experts in stone, wood, and ironwork to explore how to effectively plan and create garden features like walls, paths, and gates. Lecture, Workshops and Lunch Date: Thursday, May 19 Time: 9:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Fee: $85 CEUs: 0.6 CRN: 80379 Lecture Only Date: Thursday, May 19 Fee: $45
CEUs: 0.3
Time: 9–11:30 a.m. CRN: 80585
Workshops Only Date: Thursday, May 19 Time: 1:30–3 p.m. & 3:15–4:45 p.m. Fee: $45 CEUs: 0.4 CRN: 80380
Novice Bachelor and Bachelorette Cooking
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Attention bachelors and bachelorettes ... don’t know how to cook? Tired of TV dinners and take-out food? Become the master of your kitchen. Learn some great ideas and easy recipes to impress your friends and family with your new culinary expertise. (Elective) Date: Monday, June 6 Time: 6–9 p.m. CRN: 80408 Fee: $89 CEUs: 0.3 Instructor: Jan Carlton, culinary expert and local television and radio personality
Southeast Asian Favorites
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We will reveal the secrets you need to prepare the extraordinary dishes from this exotic part of the world.You will learn easy recipes using authentic ingredients and techniques.This class is taught by an American who has worked as a chef in Southeast Asia. (Elective) Date: Tuesday, May 24 Time: 6–9 p.m. Fee: $89 Instructor: Alexia Miles, chef
CRN: 80406 CEUs: 0.3
Personal Enrichment General Social Dancing Learn to feel comfortable on NEW! any dance floor! This course will focus on Four Count Swing and Slow Foxtrot that can be used at wedding receptions and night clubs! This course will help you learn basic to intermediate figures in each dance, technique and styling and leading and following! Classes will take place at Rigby’s Jig Dance Studio at 5300 W. Marshall near Broad & Libbie. Course includes weekly access to 8 p.m. Thursday night class and social dance parties at Rigby’s! Singles are welcome, however registering with a partner is recommended. Pricing is based per individual. Prerequisites: None. Dates: Mondays, May 2–23 Time: 7–8 p.m. CRN: 80589 Fee: $89 CEUs: 0.4 Instructor: Eleanor Robertson, owner of Rigby’s Jig Dance Studio, B.A., Theatre
The Expressive Path of Poetry Poetry cannot be achieved with a Thesaurus and a radio, but with vivid words and a kind of beat. Writing poetry is an art, but not unattainable. Challenge yourself and create a portfolio of poems that pop. Read poets you may not have heard of. Enjoy this seminar-style course. Prior writing experience helpful, but not a requirement. Course may
be repeated. You’ll need to type your work and photocopy it on your own before each class. Dates: Wednesdays, May 18–June 8 Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. CRN: 80411 Fee: $169 CEUs: 1.2 Instructor: Susan Hankla, M.A
History of the Christian Church Part I This course will introduce the history of the Christian Church. It is a story of people throughout history proclaiming the Christian message and performing Christian ministry to meet the human needs of the day. We will experience their successes and failures along the way. Our goal is to better understand who we are and how we are to develop faith and relate it to the rest of our community. It is important to study those who have gone before us so that we may gain insights to minister to the needs of our culture and our time. Date: Thursday, May 19 Time: 6–9 p.m. CRN: 80492 Fee: $39 CEUs: 0.3 Instructor: The Rev. Kevin Rosenfeld, M. Div.
Golf 101 This clinic is designed for the beginner as well as the golfer who needs to brush up on fundamentals. You will learn full swing with woods and irons, chipping, pitching, putting, etiquette, golf course management, and equipment basics. Whether you are playing for work or pleasure, we will get your game started on the right swing. Register early as class is size limited. The class will meet at Windy Hills Sports, 16500 Midlothian Turnpike. If you have to miss a class, it can be made up in other classes. Dates: Wednesdays, May 25–June 15 Time: 6–7 p.m. CRN: 80443 Fee: $159 CEUs: 0.4 Instructor: Janet Matsey–Phillips, B.S. Sports Management, PGA and LPGA Class A Golf Professional
Intermediate Golf This clinic is designed to advance your golfing skills from basic to the intermediate level. Instruction will place greater emphasis on different types of shotmaking: driving, pitch shots, uneven lies, sand play, and course management. This clinic will help you take that big step from golf range to golf course. Please register early as space is limited. The class will meet at Windy Hills Sports, 16500 Midlothian Turnpike. Dates: Thursdays, May 19–June 9 Time: 6–7 p.m. CRN: 80440 Fee: $159 CEUs: 0.4 Instructor: Janet Matsey–Phillips, B.S. Sports Management, PGA and LPGA Class A Golf Professional
Start Your Own Antiques Business As a part of our ongoing dedication to lifelong learning, we offer a University of Richmond Alumni discount. If you are a graduate of a bachelor’s program, you are entitled to a 25% discount on any one course in this catalog. This discount is not applicable to travel programs, special programs, certificate programs, membership or application fees.
If you need special accommodations to attend a class, please notify the Office of Community and Professional Education, School of Continuing Studies, at (804) 2898133 at least 15 days in advance.
This in-depth course proNEW! vides a realistic look at the planning and preparation of a successful antiques business ventureshop, booth, exhibit, auction. Emphasis is on antiques business operation, antiques sources, buying right and current trends. This course is a must for beginners, collectors or seasoned dealers. Dates: Monday and Wednesday, May 23–25 Time: 6–9 p.m. CRN: 80385 Fee: $99 CEUs: 0.6 Instructor: Charles D. Rudd, retired owner, Houston Antiques Auction Centre
Italian II Italian II builds on Italian I with more emphasis on speaking and conversational skills. Students will experiment more with conversation and comprehension. We will build on your vocabulary and deal with grammar as well. In a relaxed atmosphere, you can challenge yourself to become a more fluent speaker of Italian. Same text used as with Italian I. Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 10–June 9 Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m. CRN: 80496 Fee: $299 CEUs: 2.0 Instructor: Paola Tessarolo
Need More Information? www.richmond.edu/scs/ocpe (804) 289-8133 Culinary Arts Program: 287-6331 Landscape Design Program: 262-9887 x359 Fitness Instructional Programs: 289-8406
Massage Therapy Put your stress in our hands! Receive personal benefits from a professional certified Massage Therapist with three hours of massage. You receive a total of three hours of massage time to be scheduled in full-hour or half-hour sessions. Once registration is processed, call 287-6464 between 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday to schedule all appointments. Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance or massage time will be forfeited. Massage room is located in the Wellness Center, Robins Center Room 111. Individuals may only register once for a given massage therapist per semester. Appointments are made on a first come, first-served basis within the scheduled time blocks. Carefully choose your section! Special Note: Fees for this class also apply to University students. Dates: Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays, May 17-July 28 Time: 4-7 p.m. CRN: 80547 Fee: $180 Therapist: Ruth Kaufman or Dates: May 16-July 26 Time: Mondays, Noon-5 p.m.; Tuesdays, Noon-3:30 p.m. CRN: 80548 Fee: $180 Therapist: TBD
Phonics • Comprehension • Fluency • Love of Reading Five Different Programs for 4-Year-Olds through Entering 5th Graders. These programs teach the essential phonics and comprehension skills required to become a fluent reader. Our students also learn the word-attack skills needed for multisyllable words, as well as the advanced comprehension skills required for textbooks and literature. Mastery of these skills will make reading much easier and more enjoyable, and will greatly increase your child's confidence in school.
Comprehension • Speed Reading • Study Skills Programs for Entering 6th-8th and Entering 9th-11th Graders. Our average student improves reading comprehension one to two grade levels while more than doubling reading speed. Students can learn the best way to improve vocabulary, study textbooks, take notes, and prepare for tests. Learning these skills will make it easier to complete assignments quickly and get better grades, and will help your child become a successful, motivated student.
Speed Reading for Work, School, and Recreation For Adults, College Students, and Entering High School Seniors. Our adult speed reading program may help you read three to four times faster in novels, newspapers, and most business and school materials. In more difficult reading, such as academic and professional journals or college textbooks, you can learn to read two to three times faster. In addition, you’ll learn comprehension, concentration, and retention techniques, enabling you to remember more, while reading much faster. As a special bonus, you will receive a lifetime instruction privilege which allows you to repeat the program at any time—for free! These popular classes are taught by professional instructors from the Institute of Reading Development, which has been teaching these classes for 35 years. To register or receive more information, please contact the Institute of Reading Development at (800) 978-9596, 8 a.m.–10 p.m. Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday.
Fitness Instructional Programs Aqua Aerobics Movement with music in the water best describes this course that develops the whole body. Strength, endurance and flexibility are developed in routine-like patterns choreographed to lively music. This cardiovascular workout includes resistance and strength training as well as deep-water exercises to build stamina. We welcome a variety of fitness levels and swim experiences, from beginner to advanced. Come have fun while you exercise in the water! Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5/17-7/21 Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. CRN: 80542 Fee: $100 Instructor: Diane Weinstein
Body Sculpting The maximum muscle workout! This 60minute class includes a low-to-moderate intensity workout, isolating, strengthening and toning all muscle groups with or without weights. No bulk building, just toning, flexing and total muscle conditioning. Class is taught by a certified instructor. Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, May 16July 20 (No class: July 4) Time: 6:15-7 p.m. CRN: 80543 Fee: $81
Cardio Sculpt Fill your day with the best of both worlds! Enjoy both a cardio workout and strength training in one class. The certified instructor alternates intervals of athletic-based, easyto-follow cardio drills followed by strength training segments. Beginners and experienced exercisers benefit from this type of training. Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, May 16-June 27 (No class: May 30) Time: 5:15-6 p.m. CRN: 80533 Fee: $54 Instructor: Sharry Goode
Pilates Pilates is an excellent form of exercise that develops core strength, lengthens muscle and assists with posture stability, balance and coordination. It also heightens mindbody awareness. Pilates focuses on a sequence of exercises that incorporates both flexion (abdominals) and extension (erectors and gluteal) of the spine. Exercises are done on the floor on mats. No experience necessary. Dates: Tuesday and Thursdays, May 17-July 21 Time: 5:15-6:15 p.m. CRN: 80544 Fee: $140 Instructor: Karen Adams
Tennis Beginning Adult. This course focuses on the fundamentals of tennis. The instructor teaches the history, rules and scoring of tennis, as well as an explanation of what “love” means to a tennis player. Developing ground strokes, volley technique and serve is incorporated in the instruction. Footwork drills and “mini-tennis” games are included for variety. One classroom session is included in the course. No experience is necessary. Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, May 16-June 20 (No class May 30) Time: 6-7:30 p.m. CRN: 80534 Fee: $120 Instructor: Kevin Navin Intermediate Adult. This course is designed for players with a good understanding of the fundamentals, but who are lacking the consistency to take them to the next level. The instructor uses drills to maximize hitting time and add placement and direction to your shots. In addition to the fundamentals of tennis, there is a focus on the transition from baseline to net. This class is great for those interested in singles and doubles.
Experience Life as a Latino This Summer! The best way to learn a language is to immerse yourself in the culture. Attend our Immersion School in Zacatecas, Mexico August 1–15, 2005. You will be partnered with a Spanish buddy who works in the same industry as you in Zacatecas for the two weeks. For example, police officers attending will be partnered with a police officer in Zacatecas, participants in the banking industry will be partnered with a banker in Zacatecas, or a restaurant owner will be partnered with another restaurant owner in the town. Spanish Classes Cost Held daily 9 a.m.—2 p.m. Total price is $2,698 per participant and includes all immersion classes and material Afternoon Field Trips and Evening Activities fees, field trips, evening activities, accommoMuseums dations and food. Mine “El Eden” Cable Car ride “Teleferico” Cathedral of Zacatecas Latin Dancing Cultural events in Zacatecas Gonzalez Ortega Central Market Accommodations Enjoy hotel accommodations in the heart of Zacatecas and delicious meals at the famous Acropolis restaurant.
One classroom session is included in the course. Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, May 16-June 20 (No class May 30) Time: 7:30-9 p.m. CRN: 80535 Fee: $120 Instructor: Kevin Navin Advanced Intermediate Adult. This course is designed for the serious recreational player with a ranking of 3.0-3.5. The class focuses on a variety of drills aimed at stepping up the power and placement of shots. The instructor also introduces specialty shots: drop-shot, slice, and topspin lobs to your game. The first hour focuses on instructional drills and the last half-hour includes singles and doubles play. Friday classes include one hour of fast-paced drills designed to increase reaction time and improve footwork on all strokes. One classroom session is included in the course. Dates: May 17-June 17 Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6-7:30 p.m. Fridays: 6-7 p.m. CRN: 80536 Fee: $150 Instructor: Kevin Navin
Yoga on the Ball This course is a blending of Yoga and Pilates using the Swiss Balance Ball to align the body, build long, lean muscles, and develop core abdominal strength. The class integrates the mind and body connection with the use of breathing and relaxation techniques. Exercises are safe enough for those with chronic pain and intense enough for the seasoned athlete. The balance ball is a very pleasurable and relaxing stretching aid that helps prevent injuries while reviving tight, tired muscles. Dates: Thursdays, May 19-July 21 Time: Noon-1 p.m. CRN: 80545 Fee: $90 Instructor: Lynda Hoffarth
Yoga: Multi-Level Most Yoga classes have students with various levels of Yoga backgrounds, limitations and imbalances. These differences are due to previous injuries, musculature, structural differences and compression factors. Differences are addressed for each individual so that they can benefit the most from their Yoga practice. Modifications and props are used when necessary to get the best range of movement. The participants gain a more accurate awareness of their body differences and how their body responds to each posture. No experience necessary.
There’s a new senior class at the University of Richmond. The Osher Institute for Lifelong Learning is a member organization open to adults 50 or older. Osher members experience the joy of learning without the pressure of grades or tests, with access to a wide array of intellectually stimulating courses. Your GOLD membership entitles you to enroll in as many of the classes as you like, as space is available. To request our Summer schedule of Osher minicourses and course audit opportunities,call 287-6608 or 287-6344.
GOLD Membership $400 This individual membership includes a University of Richmond One Card and e-mail address, parking pass, six complimentary tickets to the Modlin Center, full use of the library including access to online data bases, membership in “Friends of the Boatwright”, full use of the Wellness Center AND unlimited access to all Osher courses including mini-courses and semester-long credit courses available for audit.
GOLD PLUS ONE Membership $600 Same benefits as our Gold membership but covers two people joining together.
SILVER Membership $50 This individual membership includes a University of Richmond One Card and e-mail address, parking pass, full student-status use of the library including access to online data bases and full use of the Wellness Center. Silver members pay $100 to audit available semester-long credit courses. Silver members pay for each Osher course in which they enroll. See the current Osher Schedule of Classes for course fees.
Your Personal Trainer Get a jump-start on your workout program with fitness professionals! Receive an individual body fat assessment, plus five hours of personal time with a certified personal trainer. An exercise physiologist facilitates the class, with outside help from certified personal trainers. Class one includes important instruction, paperwork and your body fat assessment. Please do not exercise during the 24 hours prior to the first class meeting! The five personal training sessions are scheduled directly with your personal trainer. All activities take place on the University of Richmond campus. Dates: Tuesday, May 17 Time: 6-7:30 p.m. CRN: 80537 Fee: $300 Instructor: Lisa Stone Trainer: Susan Warren Special Note: Fees for this class also apply to University students.
Dates: Tuesdays, May 17-July 19 Time: Noon-1 p.m. CRN: 80546 Fee: $90 Instructor: Lynda Hoffarth For more information, please contact: Pamela Johnson Director, Office of Community and Professional Education (804) 287-6517 or pjohnson@richmond.edu
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