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A one-day class providing an overview of the AFH program and expectations of the AFH licensee in providing care and services to the residents in a licensed home setting. Explore an overview of the process prospective providers will follow to obtain an AFH license. Meets the requirement (see Washington Administrative Code [WAC] 388-76-10060) to turn in the WA State application for licensure.  Upon completion,students will receive a certificate valid for one calendar year from the date of attendance.

Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare professionals and community members trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality CPR, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Class includes CPR for children and infants. 

Do you have an aging parent or partner with declining health? Explore the complex issues you may encounter when assisting the elderly. Learn the key legal issues and documents relevant to elder care, the differences in medical insurance, the different types of housing/medical assistance available to the elderly, and the potential role of hospice or palliative care.

Learn a variety of machine and hand sewing techniques specifically tailored to sewing apparel. At the end of the course, you will have completed a wide range of seam samples that will serve as reference for future sewing endeavors. Basic sewing machine operation and maintenance, as well as reading and understanding commercial home sewing patterns will be explored. Note: Student must bring a sewing machine and sewing tools needed to class. See supply list.

Learn about Buddhism and begin on a path to reduce suffering. We will meditate, learn about the historical Buddha, explore various traditions and options for continued practice, and practice metta (loving kindness) and gratitude. You will be prepared to confidently continue your practice via in-person or Zoom mediation services.

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Take your digital camera off AUTOMATIC and learn now to use MANUAL modes for best creative control and results, i.e., learn F/Stops, Shutter Speeds, Depth-of-Field, ISO, etc., PLUS Basic Photography tips, Rules of Composition, Lens selection, Pre-visualization and more so you can consistently create more compelling photos. In this class you’ll learn through exercises, assignments and photo critiques.. For Beginners; not a Photoshop class. Bring your camera's owners manual, a 3 ring binder, pen or pencil and tripod if availble.

 

Learn how to divide and care for your perennials to expand your flower garden each year! Hands on class. Dress for the weather.

Time, space, and identity - enduring issues in Chinese history, are explored. Study China's early dynasties to understand how physical geography impacted its inhabitants and how the many ethnicities within the country affected Chinese identity. Learn about China's origins as told in ancient texts and through modern archeology. Explore the first dynasties during the Chinese bronze age, the many facets of Confucianism and his Analects, and the competing schools of thought that followed.

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Learn tips and tricks to get the most out of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

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Villages with Salish and Sahaptin speaking populations dotted southwest Washington rivers including the Columbia River. The people eventually became known as Cowlitz, a modern adaptation deriving from numerous spelling attempts. Their place in history has been mercurial as one of the most persecuted, resilient and emergent of Washington Tribes.

Meet the Washington State DSHS Adult Family Home Administrator education requirement for Adult Family Home business owners (provider) to become licensed as an Adult Family Home (AFH) provider or to be employed as a resident manager. Learn the concepts and principles of adult home management. Examine the roles and responsibilities of a licensed provider, the licensing process, business operations of the home, staff management, resident care issues, and resident rights. Students will be assessed on their proficiency prior to the start of class in English, reading, writing, and math. You must have a 6th grade level (ABE 3) in English and a 4th grade Level (ABE 2) in math. Basic computer skills are also required including accessing the internet, MS Word and MS Excel.

Meet the Washington State DSHS Adult Family Home Administrator education requirement for Adult Family Home business owners (provider) to become licensed as an Adult Family Home (AFH) provider or to be employed as a resident manager. Learn the concepts and principles of adult home management. Examine the roles and responsibilities of a licensed provider, the licensing process, business operations of the home, staff management, resident care issues, and resident rights. Students will be assessed on their proficiency prior to the start of class in English, reading, writing, and math. You must have a 6th grade level (ABE 3) in English and a 4th grade Level (ABE 2) in math. Basic computer skills are also required including accessing the internet, MS Word and MS Excel.

  Meet some of the more interesting residents there, learn about headstone art & symbols and their meanings.  Hear the history of undertaking & morticians. Learn the proper way to clean a headstone. Discuss trends toward earth friendly coffins, urns & burials and determine the best way to use Find-a-Grave to do family history research. Class meets at Fern Prairie Cemetery, 25700 NE Robinson Rd, Camas, WA

 Dress for the weather and wear comfortable footwear for walking.

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Foxtrot has the same rhythm as Swing but moves you around the dance floor instead of dancing in place. Discover how this rhythm can be danced to classic Frank Sinatra and to newer artists of Jason Mraz, Sara Bareilles. Learn dance etiquette, techniques for partner lead and follow, 5 or more Foxtrot steps. Singles and couple's welcome.  

We will discuss 3 wine regions of France, try some wine and talk about the history, production and the grape varieties. We will be trying wines from these regions: Champagne, Jura, Alsace and as a bonus Savoie. You do not need to have taken French Wines 1. Must be 21 years old to participate. Class held at Niche Wine Bar.

Join this hands-on class to learn about your family history. Discover tips and techniques, with an experienced genealogist at your side, who loves being a detective and learning the real backstories! Find out how DNA testing can help your search. Required: ability to independently navigate the web.

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Learn basic first aid for medical emergencies. Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training methods are covered. Discuss illness, injury and many environmental and emotional considerations. Proper technique for choking emergencies is included. Upon completion, students will receive a two-year Certification Card that follows the American Heart Association guidelines.

Explore the differences and similarities of modern poetry. Find out what you like about a poem, and why you like it.

Learn how to create more compelling photographs while exploring new subjects and becoming more thoughtful about creating a visual message. In this hands-on class, assignments and critiques are designed to stimulate and develop creative thinking and the importance of how all choices and decisions affect your photography. Bring cameras, lenses, owner¿s manual, tripod (optional), 3-ring binder and pen or pencils to all classes. Not suitable for Beginners; not a Photoshop class.

Nothing is more vital to the mastery of cooking than knife skills. Learn about knife construction, proper techniques for cutting and how to slice, dice, julienne, and chiffonade. Clark's own McClaskey Culinary Institute Chef Victoria will share techniques and tips in our MCI kitchen.

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Nothing is more vital to the mastery of cooking than knife skills. Learn about knife construction, proper techniques for cutting and how to slice, dice, julienne, and chiffonade. Clark's own McClaskey Culinary Institute Chef Victoria will share techniques and tips in our MCI kitchen.

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Nothing is more vital to the mastery of cooking than knife skills. Learn about knife construction, proper techniques for cutting and how to slice, dice, julienne, and chiffonade. Clark's own McClaskey Culinary Institute Chef Victoria will share techniques and tips in our MCI kitchen.

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Clark's own, McClaskey Culinary Institute Chef Earl will show you how to prepare a wholesome meal for one in our MCI kitchen. Sampling is encouraged. All students will receive an ingredient bag with recipes to take home- edible homework. New recipes each session.

Clark's own, McClaskey Culinary Institute Chef Earl will show you how to prepare a wholesome meal for one in our MCI kitchen. Sampling is encouraged. All students will receive an ingredient bag with recipes to take home- edible homework. New recipes each session.

Clark's own, McClaskey Culinary Institute Chef Earl will show you how to prepare a wholesome meal for one in our MCI kitchen. Sampling is encouraged. All students will receive an ingredient bag with recipes to take home- edible homework. New recipes each session.

Clark's own, McClaskey Culinary Institute Chef Earl will show you how to prepare a wholesome meal for one in our MCI kitchen. Sampling is encouraged. All students will receive an ingredient bag with recipes to take home- edible homework. New recipes each session.

Clark's own McClaskey Culinary Institute Chef Victoria will share techniques and tips on healthy cooking in our MCI kitchen. Sampling is encouraged. All students will receive an ingredient bag with recipes to take home- edible homework.

Don't have time or dishes to make dinner?   Clark's own McClaskey Culinary Institute Chef Victoria will share techniques and tips to help your prepare and be successful in one pot meals.   Sampling is encouraged. All students will receive an ingredient bag with recipes to take home- edible homework. Located in our MCI kitchen. 

Learn what your phone can do for you! Understand the technology and software built into your phone and customize it to meet your need!. Learn best practices for managing your Google applications-photos, email, calendar, online storage and security so you can maximize the tool you have in your hand. Bring your fully charged Android smartphone or tablet to class. This class covers Samsung, LG, HTC, Motorola and Google phones. Gmail account is required to be set up prior to class.

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Learn how to identify common sources of workplace conflict as you enhance listening skills and find out how to communicate with high conflict personalities. Explore the skills to manage difficult conversations and assist others to resolve conflicts and restore relationships.

This class is an introduction into art journals-part journal, part art collage, and part scrapbook. Art journaling is a visual diary; a place to record your thoughts, memories, and emotions through images, art and words. The number one rule about art journaling is that there are NO rules.

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Explore the fundamentals to prune nearly any species of tree or shrub. Gain the essential introductory tools to learn and eventually master the techniques vital to proper pruning. Find out about the most essential tools, how to maintain them and how to make proper cuts with them. Last 30 minutes of class will be a walking tour of the campus to discuss what we have learned with examples performed by the instructor.

Learn how to make delicious, buttery, puff pastry. Students will make their own dough and learn the many things you can make with the pastry. Clark's own McClaskey Culinary Institute Chef Alison will demonstrate how to create both sweet and savory items as well as other uses for your puff pastry.

Rejuvenate your dance repertoire in this introductory series of three popular rhythm dances: Cha Cha, Salsa and Bachata. Find out how easily steps can be transferred between dance styles, with music tempos range from slow to fast. Larn Cha Cha to classic Latin and to Bruno Mars! Singles and couples welcome. Open to all dancers.

Learn to sew a woven button-up shirt that is TAILORED TO YOUR BODY MEASUREMENTS! Class is suitable for all genders. Class time will be used to take body measurements, modify an existing pattern to reflect the students' specific measurements, and sew the shirt. Skills learned in this class will translate to further clothing pattern modifications and will improve the sewing skills of the student. Student should have a sewing machine and tools to bring to class. See supply list. Beginners welcome!

Join us to ignite your creativity and confidence in all kinds of writing including fiction and non-fiction. Join other writers in overcoming blocks, criticism, and fear; and get words on the page. Taught by a published author. Class meets Saturday 10/21/23 11am-3pm; Sunday, 10/22/23 10am-1pm.

Social justice is the view that everyone deserves equal economic, political and human rights and opportunities. Social justice is fairness as it manifests in society. That includes fairness in healthcare, employment, housing, and more. In a socially-just society, human rights are respected, and discrimination is not allowed to flourish.

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Experience a short, guided meditation (pranayama, movement or mantra) followed by an extended Gong Sound Bath. The Gong is said to contain all the sounds of the Universe and heals whatever needs to be healed. It will allow your nervous system to relax and your body to experience and remember its own, natural state of healing. Bring a mat, blanket and pillow.

Experience a short, guided meditation (pranayama, movement or mantra) followed by an extended Gong Sound Bath. The Gong is said to contain all the sounds of the Universe and heals whatever needs to be healed. It will allow your nervous system to relax and your body to experience and remember its own, natural state of healing. Bring a mat, blanket and pillow.

Learn the historical outlines of the inter-related technologies by which submarines were made a reality: propulsion, materials, control elements, navigational aids, weapons, and related naval and maritime infrastructure.

Did you know that you can make money in stocks during good and bad markets with as little as $2,000? Discover basic strategies for investing, market cycles, knowing when to sell, mutual funds, and real estate.

 

Learn stretches for tight muscles of your spine and ribs; movements to improve your range of motion in your upper and lower back; and explore exercises to strengthen your core muscles to maintain posture

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Learn stretches and foam rolling techniques to decrease tension in tight muscles of your hips, legs, and feet. Find out how to ease the sciatic nerve, decompress joints, and improve circulation. Explore exercises to engage and strengthen stabilizing muscles to help with balance.

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Learn about self-defense techniques that focus on empowering women to feel stronger, more self-assured, and able to protect themselves. Wear loose-fitting clothes and plan to remove shoes and socks. Pre-requisite: ability to lift 10 lbs., crouch, and rotate. Ages 14 and over. Students under 18 must have consent of parent or guardian.