Community Education / Personal Development

Computers

Learning to Use Computers

If you want to learn the basics of using a computer, this is the class for you. Learn as you walk through all the simple commands that will give you the knowledge needed for daily use of a computer. Live practice with computers is part of the learning. Class materials with simple instructions will be handed out.

Surfing the Net

The Internet has many uses that help find information that you need at work, home and for leisure. Learn about the many options available, many of them free, that will help you become more confident when using the Internet.

Step by Step MS Word

This entry-level course will teach you how to use Microsoft Word step by step. Designed for beginners this course will cover how to enter, select, insert, delete, move, copy and paste text as well as how to undo/redo typing and use spell check. Other topics include formatting text techniques such as bold, italic, font style and size, saving and opening a document, page setup and creating an envelope or label. You will also learn how to use the help feature. Prerequisite: ability to use a mouse, basic keyboard skills would be helpful as word processing involves typing.

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Cooking & Baking

Baking and Cake Decorating

If you love to bake, this course is for you. You will learn under the watchful eye of an expert chef how to bake breads, cakes, and pastries that will delight your family and friends. Your creative juices will flow into the design and creation of personalized, "professional" decorations. This is a hands-on course, taught by a culinary professional in a state-of-the-art baking facility. Limited to 10. (A $36 materials fee is payable by check or money order to Davies on the first night of class.)

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Crafts & Hobbies

Belly Dancing

Discover the exhilarating art of belly dancing. Use muscles never used before as you learn the ancient dance in conjunction with varied music from the Middle East. It’s a sinuous, elegant way to gain muscle control and tone the "bod" while having fun.

Dance Latin Salsa, Mambo, and Merengue

If you’ve dreamed of dancing to some Latin rhythms, it’s time to take the first step. Join the class and master the fundamentals of the MERENGUE, MAMBO, AND ... SALSA! Learn to move to the popular Latin music of Ricky Martin, Tito Puente, Ray Ruiz, and Mark Anthony. Truly a fun class! Couples and singles of all ages are welcome.

Dance Swing (Jitterbug) and Slo Dancing

Learn how to move with your partner to the music of today’s social scene — weddings, parties, nightclubs, cruises, and dance clubs. Men learn to lead, ladies to follow stylish patterns to your favorite swing, Pop, and R&B bands. Couples and singles of all ages are welcome.

Intro to Crocheting

Join this introductory class to learn the basics of crocheting and why more than 24 million people say they love crafting with yarn. Reduce your stress, add a sense of balance to a hectic lifestyle, and learn how to express yourself in this cost-effective, enjoyable way. In this class, you will learn from a veteran practitioner of 30 years how to create foundation chains and basic stitches, including single, double, and half-double crochet. You’ll learn basic pattern reading and how to produce a piece of work to call your very own. But most importantly, you’ll learn a skill that you can use anywhere, anytime. Be careful ... you might just get hooked! (All materials are provided by the instructor and is included in the $20 materials fee, which is payable to the instructor the first night of class.)

Sewing for Beginners

Learn basic sewing techniques to make clothing and other things for yourself or your home. The basics of sewing skills are taught, from buying the fabric, cutting the fabric, following a pattern, stitching, finishing techniques and much more. It will give you great pleasure to complete a project for yourself or a loved one and you’ll save lots of money, too! Bring your own machine to the first class. Materials not included.

Sewing: Advanced Course

This course is especially designed for completers of the above sewing course or anyone who wants to further develop their sewing skills. Learners will work independently to continue a project, create a new product, or futher develop their basic sewing skills under the watchful eye of our experienced instructor. Basic sewing skills are required for this course. Bring your own machine to the first class. Materials not included.

Woodworking I

You’ll learn about the basics of woodworking and how to operate machinery such as bench and radial arm saws, routers, shapers and planers. And we’ll cover home repair skills - projects you can do yourself - in this basic woodworking course. A $10 materials fee (check or money order) is due the first night of class made payable to Davies.

Woodworking II

After gaining your initial experience with basic tools and materials in Basic Woodworking I, you can move to this class which stresses advanced use of tools and materials in a project-oriented curriculum. Your instructor will teach and coach you through a step-by-step process to reach your personal goals, and you will learn more home repair secrets. Materials not included.

Woodworking: Advanced Course

This course is designed for completers of Woodworking I and II and anyone who wants to further develop their woodworking skills. Under the guidance of a certified instructor, you will learn advanced skills in constructing small projects or continue to work on unfinished projects in class or at home. Enjoy a hands-on experience in a comfortable, relaxed adult environment. Basic woodworking skills are required for this course. Materials not included.

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SAT Prep

SAT Prep for High School Students

Getting ready for college includes getting prepared for the SAT. Being familiar with the types of test questions will boost your scores and the chances of being accepted at the college of your choice. We’ll cover the content areas of the New SAT, and you’ll practice test-taking techniques. Find out what your weak subject areas are now, then study for the real thing.

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