Why should society feel responsible only for the education of children, and not for the education of all adults of every age?”
- Erich Fromm, German born American social philosopher and psychoanalyst, 1900-1980
Education can be a lifelong journey. Learning has the power to expand your viewpoint, improve your life, and be a source of enjoyment. CREC’s Division of Community Education continues its commitment to the Greater Hartford community by providing adult education courses. Our classes are taught by experienced, enthusiastic, and talented instructors. Our classes offer an opportunity to meet others and have fun.
For more information about events and offerings, please contact Elizabeth Kaflik at (860) 524-4046 or ekaflik@crec.org.
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NEW! ONLINE REGISTRATION
NOTE: You can also register by printing the registration form for each class.
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JEWELRY MAKING
4 Week Class
This class is for anyone who is interested in making beaded jewelry. You will have the opportunity to make a different accessory each week. You will learn to make earrings, bracelets, and necklaces with many different types of beads-glass, plastic, metal, semi-precious, etc. You can make as many items as time allows in each class. Come and make something special for gift giving or for yourself. Enrollment is limited, please register early. The instructor will supply all of the tools, and will bring supplies for you to purchase. There will be a materials fee charged each week that will vary from $1 to $10 depending upon the beads selected for each project.
Instructor: Sandy Merrill has been beading for 25 years. She works at most of the assisted living senior centers in the Hartford area. She also does children’s birthday parties, Girl Scout troops, and house parties.
Date/Time:January 18, February 29, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, 2012/4:30 – 6:30 P.M.
Location: CREC-Coltsville, 34 Sequassen Street – 2nd Floor, Hartford
Cost: $10.00 per single class
Please click here for registration form: Jewelry Making Flyer.
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YOGA
5 Week Class
Feel Revitalized, Relaxed and Renewed!
Join us to learn the Hatha yoga styles, allowing you to approach your practice at your own pace. Linda Leslie has been practicing yoga for 40+ years. Her yoga teacher training and certification is from The Yoga Institute of Houston, Texas, granted in July 2004. Presently, she is teaching a yoga class to older adults for the Town of Newington, where she have also taught young children ages 7-12 and done programs for young mothers and toddlers. Additionally, she have done special programs in yoga for children and teachers at The School for Young Children at St. Joseph’s College and for teacher training given at the Hartford YWCA.
Instructor: Linda Leslie
Date/Time: Thursdays (new series starts every 5 weeks)/4:30 – 5:30 P.M.
Location: CREC, 155 Wyllys Street, Hartford
Cost: $49.00 per series (5-week class)
Please click here for registration form: Yoga Flyer.
eginners Guide to Computer Fundamentals
Learn how to navigate around the Microsoft Windows operating system using a keyboard and mouse; learn how to access programs and documents in the start menu; learn how to change settings; and so much more.
Date/Time: Wednesdays, March 3 and April 21, 2010, 5:00 – 7:00 P.M., Cost: $19.95 per single class
Learn the basics of the Windows Operating System
Explore the start menu and sub menus. Learn how to use a PC mouse for navigation.
Date/Time: Wednesdays, March 10 and April 28, 2010, 5:00 – 7:00 P.M., Cost: $19.95 per single class
Use the keyboard and mouse shortcuts efficiently and effectively
Learn window control buttons – minimize, maximize, resize, and close. Mouse functions – Left click, Right click, Menu operations. ALT – Tab functions. Cut – Copy – and Paste functions.
Date/Time: Wednesdays, March 17 and May 5, 2010, 5:00 – 7:00 P.M., Cost: $19.95 per single class
Creating personal documents with your PC
Word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software options. Saving Documents – Save vs. Save As, etc.
Date/Time: Wednesdays March 24, 2010 and May 12, 2010, 5:00 – 7:00 P.M., Cost: $19.95 per single class
File Maintenance and Organization, Always Backup Your Important Files
Learn the basics of file structure, understanding the importance of developing a consistent naming convention for files. Discuss why file backups are important and see examples of free software options available.
Date/Time: Wednesdays, March 31 and May 19, 2010, 5:00 – 7:00 P.M., Cost: $19.95 per single class
Keep Your Computer Running Like New
Learn how to use free software available online to keep your computer running like new and see how easy it is. This course will offer simple tips and techniques used by professionals. See how a few minutes of maintenance can save hours of headaches.
Date/Time: Wednesdays, April 7 and May 26, 2010, 5:00 – 7:00 P.M., Cost: $19.95 per single class
Home Networking – Share Computer Resources in Your Home
Learn what a home network is, why a home network is very useful, see examples of different network applications, and set-up requirements. Learn how to share internet connections, printers, storage drives, music, family photos, and so much more.
Date/Time: Wednesdays, April 14 and June 2, 2010, 5:00 – 7:00 P.M., Cost: $19.95 per single class
