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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.

 

Join us for a dynamic one-day watercolor workshop with acclaimed artist and instructor Lee Baughman. Create a stunning 8x10 fuchsia with a radiant gold/metal leaf background, perfect for ready-made frames. This workshop is designed for the artists with basic watercolor skills looking to enhance their skills with unique techniques and materials. Come prepared to elevate your watercolor practice and leave with a beautiful piece.

 

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Empower your wellness after 40! Navigate the transformative journey from Perimenopause to Post-menopause with our dedicated wellness coach. Discover how hormonal changes affect your body, from bone density to stress levels, and learn how tailored nutrition and exercise can enhance your well-being.

Are you having trouble starting or maintaining a desired way of life? Research shows that accountability is a major factor in motivating healthy habit changes. Learn how to meal plan on a budget or manage your weight without sacrificing enjoyment of food. Eating right can create a ripple effect on your health, leading to increased vitality, healthier skin, improved digestion, more restful sleep and a better immune system. Our instructor is a Level 2 Precision Nutrition Coach and ACSM certified personal trainer. She is also a Wellcoaches Health and Wellness Coach.

Have you always wanted to begin an exercise program, but don't know where to start? Sign up for one-on-one personal training with a nationally certified trainer who will create and lead you through an exercise program based on your goals. Your trainer will contact you by the first week of the term to schedule your training sessions. No refunds for unused sessions.

Are you having trouble starting or maintaining a desired way of life? Research shows that accountability is a major factor in motivating healthy habit changes. We can't remove all the obstacles in our lives but we can fortify our resilience so that we are ready to take on whatever comes. Your Wellness coach will help you develop healthy habits for reducing stress, building positive relationships and re-energizing healthy behaviors. Our instructor is a Level 2 Precision Nutrition Coach and ACSM certified personal trainer. She is also a Wellcoaches Health and Wellness Coach.

Explore acrylics with a focus on color, composition and pattern. Demonstrations will show color mixing, shading and texture. Work on projects of your choice or suggested demo projects.

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Take your acrylic painting to the next level! Move into increasingly experimental stages, learning to expand your creativity and express yourself in a more intuitive style. Free your artistic self. Focus will be on the elements of design and color, line, and shape with demonstrations, tips and activities. Designed to meet the needs of those who already possess some acrylic experience, but all levels are welcome. 

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American Tango is a versatile dance to inspire fun and playful energy while moving around the dance floor with your partner. Dance to traditional songs such as Hernando¿s Hideaway, La Cumparsita, Por una Cabeza, and music of Cara Emerald, Adele, Ricky Martin, and hard rock. Singles and couples are welcome.

 

Instructors are Joseph and Julieann Platt

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.

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We're all going to die, and we don't know when, says Rev. Bodhi Be, a mentor of the instructor and director of perhaps the only non-profit funeral home. Given that important and poignant truth, there are many things we can do to prepare ourselves and save our loved ones time and stress.In this class, we will explore legal documentation, practical considerations, relational networks, wishes for your memorial and your body's disposition, and much more. All of this information is valuable to anyone regardless of age or state of health. The class will also provide free or inexpensive tools to help you complete and maintain your end-of-life preparations. This course is a partnership with Edmonds College.

Belly dance is one of the oldest forms of dance and is a great way to build core strength and increase self confidence! Explore the basics of belly dance, its foundational movements, and rhythms as you get a great workout, and unleash your inner belly dancer!

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Continue your belly dance in this next level class! This course is designed for students who have completed the beginner level or have some belly dance experience and are ready to advance their skills. You'll dive deeper into intricate movements, complex rhythms, and the expressive artistry of belly dance. Join us to refine your technique, enhance your performance, and connect.

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Students will be able to use the Clark College Darkroom to work on their film photography projects. The Clark College darkroom can accommodate film formats 35mm through 8X10. Film processing, darkroom printing, and negative scanning can all be done. Technical assistance will be provided by an instructor. All regular B&W processing chemistry will be provided.

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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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Enhance your photography with essential skills! Master manual modes to unlock your digital camera's full potential, covering f/Stops, shutter speeds, depth of field, ISO and many more creative controls. Gain insights into basic photography, rules of composition, lens selection, and pre-visualization. Geared towards beginners, this hands-on class offers exercises, assignments, walkabouts, and critiques. Not a Photoshop class. Bring camera gear, owner’s manual, a 3-ring binder and pen/pencil to each class for a comprehensive learning experience.

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Learn from a tribal elder about the resilient Chinook Nation - and the past and current fight for federal recognition. Examine the shameful history behind broken promises and treaties. Discover the story and culture of the Chinook peoples who were indigenous throughout the Lower Columbia regions. Rich in resources, these salmon and cedar people developed a vast trading system, resplendent in functional and beautiful art.

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Explore key issues this election season, from voter security and the future of the Electoral College to the role of the Supreme Court and the 'Parent's Rights' movement. We'll also discuss the societal impacts of Artificial Intelligence and the local impact of dam removal in the Pacific NW. Each session features expert presentations, followed by Q&A and discussion.

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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.

 

Parlez-vous français? Enjoy this fun beginner's class which introduces students to French pronunciation, vocabulary, phrases, and conversational dialogues. Also perfect for those who want to brush up on their French, or are planning a trip. Recommended for ages 16 and over. 

Textbook: French in 3 months by Ronald Overy and Jacqueline Lecanuet found on Amazon.com.

Taught by a native speaker.

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Develop Italian conversational skills, gradually learn vocabulary, learn about Italy and its culture. Pronunciation and grammar will be covered. 8 sessions. This course is a partnership with Tacoma Community College.

Suitable for those who have completed part l of Beginner Italian Conversation Class, or who already have a good knowledge of the basics of the Italian language. Improve pronunciation, conversational skills, and vocabulary, either for personal or professional purpose. 6 sessions. This course is a partnership with Tacoma Community College

This course is suitable for those who have completed parts l and ll of Beginner Italian, or who have a good knowledge of the basics of the Italian language and want to improve pronunciation, conversational skills, and vocabulary, either for personal or professional purposes. 6 sessions. This course is a partnership with Tacoma Community College

Discover how to pickle, preserve, conserve, brine, and otherwise to extend the shelf life of a variety of foods. We will explore the science and principles of food preservation in order to practice the various preservation methods introduced during class.

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Master every element of a memorable holiday meal, from perfectly roasted turkey to homemade pie and restaurant-quality gravy. Learn to create delicious sides, dinner rolls, and more, ensuring your next holiday feast is unforgettable.

10/10- Sides. Learn how to make cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, stuffing, yams, company carrots, creamed spinach and mac & cheese.

10/17- Main event. Learn how to brine and prep your turkey for success, roasting technique, using your trim to make stock, and the correct dinner cooking timeline.

10/24- Desserts. Find out about classic pie crust, scratch made pie fillings, buttermilk biscuts, and dinner rolls.

 

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Whether it is your first time line dancing or you are feeling a little rusty, learn hitches, grapevines, half-turns, scuffs, cha-cha step, brushes, and stomps are steps included in multiple dances. Dance steps are broken down and learned through repetition.  No partner needed. Absolutely no experience necessary.

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Learn this easy and elegant dance for contemporary slower songs. This dance is useful for small or crowded floors, pulses with the music and features creative patterns that go beyond simply swaying back and forth to slow music. Singles and couples are welcome. 

Instructors are Joseph and Julieann Platt

This online course will prepare you for a lifetime of worthwhile personal financial planning. The tools you will learn are useful, realistic, and easy to work into your regular routine. They will help you gain control over the financial impact of the choices you make. You will learn to create and use a budget, borrow and invest wisely, make intelligent decisions about insurance, and plan for your financial future. You will develop a retirement savings plan, and you will be better prepared to make large purchases and plan for taxes. You will learn the essentials of household bookkeeping, record-keeping requirements, and much, much more.

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Be the pianist you always wanted to be! This class is expertly tailored for beginners who want immediate results. Shatter the myth that only a select few people are musical. Get solid skills with chords, intervals, solfege, and music notation. We will improvise, play ensemble pieces, and explore everything from Beethoven to Broadway, Ragtime to Rock. 

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Learning the ancient Japanese hands on healing of Reiki will help you to awaken and enhance your natural healing abilities. Reiki helps to reduce stress, pain and chronic conditions while promoting relaxation and wellness for the body, mind and spirit. This class is a great benefit to individuals for self-health or professionals to include Reiki in their practice. No experience necessary. Includes certificate of completion.

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Refine your vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and ability to master routine conversations. Required Books:"SPANISH for MASTERY 3 SITUACIONES"; by Valette, Valette, and Carrera-Hanley (ISBN: 0-669086843) and the Workbook: "Situaciones Spanish for Mastery 3" by VALETTE, VALETTE, ISBN: 0-669-31378-5. This course is a partnership with Edmonds College.

It's never too late to develop your foreign language skills! Impress your friends and colleagues by developing your conversational ability in real-life situations in your community or while traveling. Study basic pronunciation and grammatical structure in a nurturing, interactive environment. Recommended for people who have never taken Spanish. Required Book:"SPANISH in 10 Minutes a Day"; ISBN: 978-1931873307). This course is a partnership with Edmonds College.

Continue with Spanish conversation and grammar skills and learn to conjugate verbs in present, past, and future. Prerequisite: Spanish: Beginning. Required Book: "Barrons: Learn Spanish the Fast and Fun Way" 2nd or 3rd Edition by Gene Hammitt (ISBN: 978-0764125508). This course is a partnership with Edmonds College.

Continue learning by improving your useful vocabulary, conversation, and grammar skills using the present, past, and the future tenses. Prerequisite: Spanish: Intermediate 1. Required Book:"AVENTURAS primer curso de lengua española", student edition, by Jose A. Blanco and Philip Redwine Donley (ISBN: 978-1618570536). This course is a partnership with Edmonds College.

The 24 Yang style, renowned for its popularity, comprises slow, continuous, soft, and circular movements seamlessly woven into a flowing pattern. Practicing Tai Chi involves executing a sequence of postures or movements with slow, graceful transitions, ensuring each posture blends seamlessly into the next without interruption. Students learn easily and greatly improve balance.

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Explore the powerful artistry of Black and White photography, where composition, contrast, and texture take center stage. Learn to visualize scenes without color, focusing on mood and light to create compelling images. Mastering these techniques can help enhance your photographic skills!

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Have you always wanted to try out this beautiful art form? Learn the fundamentals and be guided with step-by-step instructions. You will learn a new technique each week and have fun painting with watercolors.

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Learn physical poses to explore the body as a means to feel inwardly, and to discover where you are strong, tight, weak, or dull. Relieve stress and prevent falls by incorporating balance, strength, and flexibility. Focus is on breathing and relaxation. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a mat.

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Strengthen your core with Pilates while infusing the calming and stretching aspects of yoga all in one class.  Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat.

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