Taught by an instructor with over three decades of experience in insurance, financial services, and community-based social services, this class is designed for beginners and retirees looking to start generating recurring income. Delve into the financial world from the perspective of ownership and sales, learn e-publishing and print-on-demand with the support of artificial intelligence, and discover how a home-based business can create consistent, reliable cash flow.

This course covers the fundamentals of narrative fiction writing for the page, stage, and screen. Create an original short piece of fiction, whether a short story, ten-minute play, or short film, exploring plot, character, setting, genre, and theme at a foundational level. Delve into the “DNA” of a story, including protagonist, goal, obstacle, and stakes; develop rich multidimensional characters by examining truth, lie, want, need, and wounds; and explore plot structures, such as the hero’s journey, three-act structure, and Freytag’s pyramid. This course also covers various themes, character arcs, worldbuilding, stylistic choices, and crafting techniques. A supply list will be provided on the first night of class

This course is designed for individuals who want to greet and engage in simple conversations with Deaf people. Taught by an ASL college professor, the course introduces participants to the history of American Sign Language (ASL) and provides an understanding of Deaf Culture.

Learn basic ASL grammar and essential signs to introduce themselves and carry on a simple conversation. Students may choose to purchase the optional book American Sign Language for Beginners by Rochelle Barlow (ISBN 978-1-64611-642-3, Rockridge Press), which is available on Amazon for under $9.00.

Taught by a teacher and history scholar, this course explores Connecticut’s significant contributions to the American Revolution. As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we examine the Nutmeg State’s role as a "provisional state," the experiences of officers and regular soldiers who fought in the Continental Army, the attacks on Connecticut’s shoreline towns, the operations of the Culper Spy Ring, and the tensions between the "Connecticans" who remained loyal to Britain and those who fought for independence.

Join this beginner-friendly course to learn the fundamentals of programming using one of today’s most popular and versatile languages. Explore essential concepts - variables, data types, loops, conditionals, and functions - through interactive, hands-on activities. This course provides a strong foundation for real-world applications in technology, robotics, and data science.

Learn the fundamental skills of dressmaking, including a brief history of the industry, fashion illustration, design tools, fabric sourcing, design, and garment construction. By the end of the course, each student will complete a basic knit trapeze dress. A supply list will be provided one week before the first class. Supplies, including the dress pattern, can be purchased from the instructor for $10. An optional textbook will also be available for purchase in class for $30.

*** A Sewing Machine is Needed ***

Learn the fundamentals of dance, including basic steps and techniques, as well as additional moves from some of the most popular social ballroom dances - Bachata, Salsa, Cha Cha, Foxtrot, Merengue, Rumba, and Waltz!

This course will help you explore how to join your fragmented memories into shareable stories. In this course, practice writing personal experiences as compelling narratives. Recommended textbook: Learn to Write Your Memoir in 4 Weeks by Jerry Waxler (ISBN: 978-0977189595).