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10 Keys to Estate Planning (In-Person) Torrington
with Mark Church
This class offers 10 essential steps to creating a comprehensive estate plan. Topics include wills, living wills, power of attorney, beneficiary designations, and more
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ABC Italian (In-Person) Watertown
with Viktor Isaku
Start speaking Italian with confidence! An introduction to basic Italian vocabulary and present tense sentence structure, designed for travelers. Learn useful words and common phrases for asking questions, exchanging pleasantries, dining out, navigating directions, and handling a variety of tourist situations.
Beginning Social Ballroom: Swing Styles (In-Person) Watertown
with Jim Zaccaria
Explore dance fundamentals, master basic steps, and discover how to incorporate popular swing styles, such as the Charleston, Balboa, Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Hustle, and West Coast Swing, into your swing dancing.
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From Sketch To Stitch: Intro To Pattern Design (Online)
with Susan Elias
Discover the foundation of all design through the art of pattern making in this hands-on course. Topics include essential tools and terminology, along with a live design demonstration. Students must be able to share their work with the instructor through their devices. A supply list will be provided one week before the first class. The Five-Piece Sloper Set, available for $25, can be purchased from the instructor. After purchase, students will receive a downloadable link to print and assemble the set, with guidance provided during the course. S. Elias
Introduction to American Sign Language - Intermediate Level (In-Person) Litchfield
with Sarah Bement
Prerequisite: Introduction to American Sign Language: Beginners Level
Continue your journey in learning American Sign Language by deepening your understanding of ASL history, Deaf Culture, and conversational skills. Taught by an ASL college professor, this course builds on foundational knowledge and focuses on carrying on more confident ASL conversations with Deaf people. Students may choose to purchase the optional book American Sign Language for Beginners by Rochelle Barlow (ISBN 978-1-64611-642-3, Rockridge Press), available on Amazon for under $9.00.
Introduction to Manicures (In-Person) Watertown
with Lillian Chavez
This class is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in nail care and design. Both beginning and beauty professional students learn the basics of nail anatomy, proper sanitation, and classic manicure techniques. Supplies for the class can be purchased directly from the instructor for $80 before or after the first session of class.
Introduction to Sketch Comedy (Online)
with Matthew Bianchini
***THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELED BY THE INSTRUCTOR***
Taught by a professional sitcom writer, musician, and artist, this course breaks down the mechanics of humor, explores various comedic genres, and guides students in developing their own comedic voice. The course also covers the history of sketch comedy and the elements that make it successful.
The Taming of the Shrub (In-Person) Litchfield
with David Silver
Learn sound techniques that, when applied at the right time for the right plant, can take the mystery out of pruning. A discussion of the rationale behind pruning will help the home gardener achieve the desired result.
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