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Spring classes begin in March

BKW is pleased to announce this spring's adult/continuing education course offerings.

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Click on the class links below to view full class descriptions, dates and fees:

Core Solution & Total Body Conditioning: Just For Women or Co-Ed
Defensive Driving Course
Digital Photography: The Basics
Digital Photography: The Next Step
Gardening in the 21st Century
Getting Paid to Talk
Mobile Mammography Screening
New York State Boating Certification
Pre-Licensing Class
Understanding Stocks, Bonds and Mutual Funds
Understanding Your Financial Life: A Four-Part Course
Women & Investing: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities

Core Solution & Total Body Conditioning
Just for Women
Class Dates: Thursdays 4/1, 4/15, 4/22 & 4/29
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Or
CO-ED Class
Class Dates: Thursdays 5/6, 5/13, 5/20 & 5/27
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Instructor: Ryan Walter
This class is great for beginners, a novice and even the athlete who is looking for stronger abs, stronger joints and awesome muscle tone. A one-hour session focusing on injury prevention, improving posture, along with toning and increasing muscular strength. The fitness methods incorporated in this "Total Body Conditioning" routine are Pilates, body weight circuit training, core strengthening and dynamic and static stretching.
Course Fee: $40

DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE
Class Dates: Mondays 3/1 & 3/8
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Easy Method Driving School
This is a six-hour course which includes videos and discussions on attitudes of drivers and defensive driving techniques. You will receive a 10% reduction on your liability and collision insurance as well as 4 points off your NYS license after completion of this course.
Course Fee: $35

Digital Photography: The Basics
Class Dates: 4/12, 4/13, 4/19 & 4/20
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Instructor: Amy Goodrich
Make the most of your digital camera, learn settings and learn how to improve your photos. Review your image in the camera and understand how to format photos to the highest quality.
Course Fee: $45

Digital Photography: The Next Step
Class Dates:5/4, 5/5, 5/11 & 5/12
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Instructor: Amy Goodrich
You have taken your photos now transfer them from your camera or prints to your computer. Learn how to use photo-editing software to crop unwanted areas, improve color and contrast and remove red-eye. Explore how to add borders, text or special effects. Prepare your images for printing or emailing.
Course Fee: $45

Gardening in the 21st Century
Class Date: Tuesday 4/13
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Instructor: Cornell Cooperative Extension
Gardening techniques to help you work smarter in the garden. Conserve water, manage the garden, learn AGreener@ gardening methods to help be an environmentally friendly gardener, be in touch with nature, grow flowers and food that will feed the body and soul.
Course Fee: $10

Getting Paid To Talk
Class Date: Thursday 4/15
Time: 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Instructor: Jenny Marcotte
This is an upbeat, realistic and sometimes humorous introduction to the field of Professional Voice Acting. Get a chance to record a real script under the direction of a producer.
Course Fee: $20

MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING
Breast Mammography Screening at BKW School
Date: Tuesday 4/20
Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Call 872-1293 for an appointment
For your health and your convenience. Mobile mammography is sponsored by Bellevue Hospital. You must have an insurance card and it must be at least one year since your last screening.

New York State Boating Certification
Class Dates: Wednesdays 4/26, 4/28, 5/3 & 5/5
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Instructors: Jack & Lynda Hockmuth
Course Fee: $5

Pre-Licensing Class
Class Dates: Mondays 3/1 & 3/8
Time: 6:30 - 8:45 p.m.
Instructor: Easy Method Driving School
This course is required by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles for anyone interested in acquiring their initial driving license. Upon completion, the required form for a road test appointment will be issued. Students must attend both sessions to receive certificate. Students must bring a valid learner's permit, notepaper and pen to class.
Course Fee - $35

Understanding Stocks, Bonds & Mutual Funds
Class Date: Wednesday 5/12
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Logan Hibbs, Halliday Financial Group
This course is strictly educational - it will help you learn the basics of stocks, bonds and mutual funds, NOT promote specific investments. Learn the true backbone of most portfolios. Discover how to use the Internet and daily newspapers to track your investments. We will show you how proper asset allocation will lower your overall risk. Understand the benefits of using mutual funds to build a balanced portfolio and help plan a successful retirement.
Course Fee: $5

Understanding Your Financial Life: A Four-Part Course
Class Dates: Mondays 4/12, 4/19, 4/26 & 5/3
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Instructor: Logan Hibbs, Halliday Financial Group
This series covers the basics of investing including laying the foundation for understanding key terminology and setting expectations for your portfolio and investments. Learn more about accumulation and distribution strategies for retirement, goal savings and college costs. Discover how to avoid unnecessary taxation or unwarranted risks.
Course Fee: $5

Women & Investing: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
Class Date: Wednesday 5/19
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Instructor: Logan Hibbs, Halliday Financial Group
Women control more than half of the financial assets in the U.S. Yet men and women think differently about their financial needs. Let us help you identify your needs and overcome the unique obstacles you face when planning for your financial future.
Course Fee: $5

 
For more information, contact: Noreen Shunney
(518) 872-1293