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May 10, 2006

Calhoun to Offer Community Education Courses this Summer

Starting this summer, Calhoun Community College will begin offering a number of community education courses through its re-established Department of Continuing Education.  According to Continuing Education coordinator Donna Bass, offerings beginning in June will include ballroom dancing, how to sell items on eBay, retirement planning, etiquette training for children,  and upholstery.

“The courses we’ll be offering this summer are based on requests from the community as well as taking a look at the kinds of activities people are interested in these days,” commented Bass.  “We will expand our offerings for the fall and encourage anyone in the community to contact our office with any specific areas of interest,” added Bass.

Ballroom Dancing is a beginning level class targeted for those who want to improve their skills.  Whether you have never danced before or have been dancing for years, if your goal is to improve your skills, then this course is for you.  Course instruction emphasizes proper technique and understanding/development of the fundamentals of ballroom dancing.  Specific dances to be taught will include the Foxtrot, Rumba, and the Eastern Triple Swing.

How to Sell on eBay the Right Way will provide information from a professional on the right way to sell on eBay.   Training will be delivered by an education specialist who uses the most up-to-date training and student materials – the same ones used by eBay University.

Retirement Planning for Baby Boomers will teach why accumulation logic can’t be applied to an income-distribution scenario, what the five threats to a lifetime income are, and which common mistakes to avoid.  If you’re among America’s 76 million Baby Boomers, this course is a definite must.

Manners are Magic is for children ages 8 and up.  Participants will learn about the history of etiquette, first impressions, proper handshakes, making introductions, boy/girl etiquette, telephone manners, table manners and much more.  Each child will be given a place setting and taught the correct way to cut with a knife and fork.  A snack will be served so each child can practice with a “hostess” at a party.

Upholstery will teach the basics of upholstering furniture.  If you’re interested in redecorating your home or earning a few extra dollars in your spare time, this is the course for you.
Courses will be offered according to the following schedule:

CED 700 – Ballroom Dancing 
June 8-August 10, 2006 (Thursday evenings)
6:30pm-8:30pm, Calhoun Gym – Decatur campus  (upstairs)
Registration fee:  $100.00 per person (Partners not required)
Instructor:  Lori Olive

CED 704 – How to Sell on eBay the Right Way
June 20 and 27, 2006
5:30pm-8:30pm, Aerospace Training Center – Decatur campus, Rm 240
Registration fee:  $65.00 (Includes student book)
Instructor:  Heidi Hardman, Education Specialist, eBay University

CED 705 – Retirement Planning for Baby Boomers
June 13 or July 18, 2006
6:00pm-9:00pm, Advanced Mfg Center , Room B117 (Decatur campus)
Registration fee:  $15.00
Instructor:  Richard D. Thompson, CPA, CFP

CED 706 – Manners are Magic!
July 19, 2006
10:00am-11:30am   Advanced Mfg Center, Room B117
Registration fee:  $10.00
Instructor:  Robin Jennings

CED 707 – Upholstery
June 13–August 31, 2006 (Tuesday/Thursday evenings)
6:00pm-9:00pm, Advanced Mfg Center, High Bay
Registration fee:  $370.00
Instructor:  David Embody

For more information or to register for any class, contact Donna Bass at 256/260-2462 or visit the Calhoun Continuing Education website.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Janet Kincherlow-Martin
Director of Public Relations
(256) 306-2561

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