Number|Name|Type|Age-Range|Start-Date|EndDate-Date|Time|Cost|Sponsor|Address|City|State|Zip|Web|Email|Date-Entered|Date-Last-Updated 1| Car Seat Safety|There are many choices in car seats and your child's safety depends on you choosing the right one. Did you know 4 out of 5 car seats aren't used properly? Take this class BEFORE choosing a car seat; it may be the most important one you attend.|Adults|10/06/08|10/06/08|6:30 - 9:00 PM|Free of charge|444-2273|Memorial HealthLink|5360 N. Academy Blvd., Suite 220|Colorado Springs|CO|80918|||6/17/2008|6/17/2008| 2| Car Seat Safety|There are many choices in car seats and your child's safety depends on you choosing the right one. Did you know 4 out of 5 car seats aren't used properly? Take this class BEFORE choosing a car seat; it may be the most important one you attend.|Adults|12/01/08|12/01/08|6:30 - 9:00 PM|Free of charge|444-2273|Memorial HealthLink|5360 N. Academy Blvd., Suite 220|Colorado Springs|CO|80918|||6/17/2008|6/17/2008| 3|2's and 3's Outdoors: Lovely Ladybugs|Discover the world of nature with your 2 or 3 year old. Interactive activities and a short hike make this the perfect introduction to the outdoors for your child. |2-3 and Adults|10/04/08|10/04/08|9:00 - 10:00 AM|$3 (Reservations required, 520-6387)|520-6387|Bear Creek Nature Center|245 Bear Creek Road|Colorado Springs|CO|80906|||8/20/2008|8/20/2008| 4|2's and 3's: Kids Outdoors|Share in the joy of your 2 or 3 year old child's discovery as he or she enjoys a morning of exploring in a ''wild place'' outdoors. |2 - 3 and parents|10/04/08 |10/04/08|9:00 - 10:15 AM |$4 (Reservations required; call 520-6745)|520-6745|Fountain Creek Nature Center|320 Peppergrass Lane|Fountain|CO|80817|||8/19/2008|8/19/2008| 5|55+ Beginning Mouse|Learn how to hold, move and click a computer mouse to use a computer. No computer experience required.|55 and up|Call PPLD for dates and locations||Call PPLD for times and locations|Free of charge|389-8968|Pikes Peak Library District|20 N. Cascade Ave.|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.ppld.org||10/17/2006|7/9/2008| 6|55+ Computer 102 Practice Labe|Practice computer mouse and navigation tasks with a staff member. Prerequisites: 55+ Computer Basics.|55 and up|Call PPLD for times and locations|||Free of charge|389-8968|Pikes Peak Library District|20 N. Cascade Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|ppld.org||7/21/2008|7/21/2008| 7|55+ Computer Basics|Become familiar with the parts of a computer and learn some basic window tasks such as how to open and close documents and programs, and how to highlight, delete, backspace, and use tool bar buttons. Prerequisite: experience using a computer mouse.|55 and up|Call PPLD for dates and locations||Call PPLD for times and locations|Free of charge|389-8968|Pikes Peak Library District|20 N. Cascade Ave.|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.ppld.org||10/17/2006|10/18/2006| 8|55+ Finding Information @ Your Library|Become familiar with the Library's electronic resources; learn to find newspaper and magazine articles, locate local agencies, clubs and classes, and learn to find health and medical information. Prerequisites: experience using a computer mouse and keyboard.|55 and up|Call PPLD for dates and locations||Call PPLD for times and locations|Free of charge|389-8968|Pikes Peak Library District|20 N. Cascade Ave.|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.ppld.org||10/17/2006|10/18/2006| 9|55+ Internet Basics|Gain experience using the Internet and searching effectively for information. Prerequisites: 55+ Computers Basics or experience using a computer mouse and keyboard.|55 and up|Call PPLD for dates and locations||Call PPLD for times and locations|Free of charge|389-8968|Pikes Peak Library District|20 N. Cascade Ave.|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.ppld.org||10/17/2006|10/18/2006| 10|55+ Windows Basics|Become familiar with some components of Microsoft Word windows; learn Windows terminology, how to open and close windows, and how to use pull-down and pop-up menus. Prerequisites: experience using a computer mouse, keyboard and familiarity with parts of a computer.|55 and up|Call PPLD for dates and locations||Call PPLD for times and locations|Free of charge|389-8968|Pikes Peak Library District|20 N. Cascade Ave.|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.ppld.org||10/17/2006|10/18/2006| 11|55+ Word Processing Basics|Learn basic word processing skills such as how to scroll, resize, minimize and set and change font size, style and type. Prerequisites: experience using a computer mouse and keyboard.|55 and up|Call PPLD for dates and locations||Call PPLD for times and locations|Free of charge|389-8968|Pikes Peak Library District|20 N. Cascade Ave.|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.ppld.org||10/17/2006|10/18/2006| 12|55+ Yahoo! Email I|Learn to create a free email account and send and receive emails. Prerequisites: experience using a computer mouse and keyboard.|18 and up|Call PPLD for information||Call PPLD for times and locations|Free of charge|389-8968|Pikes Peak Library District|20 N. Cascade Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.ppld.org||11/7/2007|7/21/2008| 13|55+ Yahoo! Email II|Learn more advanced emailing techniques. Prerequisites: Yahoo email I.|18 and up|Call PPLD for information||Call PPLD for times and locations|Free of charge|389-8968|Pikes Peak Library District|20 N. Cascade Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.ppld.org||11/7/2007|7/21/2008| 14|55+ Yahoo! Email III|A practice and review lab of 55+ Yahoo email I and II. Prerequisites: A Yahoo email account and 55+ Yahoo email I or II.|18 and up|Call PPLD for information||Call PPLD for times and locations|Free of charge|389-8968|Pikes Peak Library District|20 N. Cascade Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.ppld.org||11/7/2007|7/21/2008| 15|A Simple Mediterranean Dinner|From our Easy Entertaining cookbook, this simple menu was inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean. The meal is perfect for discerning dinner guests as well as a casual family gathering. On the menu: Bresaola and Olives, Baked Gnocchi with Taleggio, Pancetta and Sage, Mache and Escarole Salad with Crostini and Frozen Tiramisu.|Adults|10/06/08|10/06/08|6:30 - 8:30 PM|$45|593-0261|Williams-Sonoma|The Shops at the Briargate, 1885 Briargate Pkwy|Colorado Springs|CO|80920|||8/6/2008|8/6/2008| 16|AARP Driver Safety Program|This eight-hour safe driving course is designed for people over 55 years of age. Sign up at the Senior Center reception desk. Sack lunches are recommended for full day classes. Pay the instructor $10.00.|Seniors|Fall 2008|Fall 2008|Call for information|$10|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/9/2008| 17|Accelerated Lunch Time Body Toning|This is a quick 30-minute class you can do during your lunch break and help you look fabulous! Nicole Miller is an A.C.E. (American Council on Exercise) certified group fitness instructor and personal trainer with 10 years of experience in the fitness field.Nicole will teach you how to use the body bars, weights, balls, jump ropes, mats, and much more! Learn how to use all of the apparatus we offer in the aerobics room while toning up!|Adults|09/22/08|10/27/08|11:45 AM - 12:15 PM and/or 12:20 - 12:50 PM|$25 for 30 minutes; $35 for one hour|776-7393|Penrose-St. Francis Wellness/Club HIIP|2222 N. Nevada Ave.|Colorado Springs|CO|80907|||6/20/2008|6/24/2008| 18|Action Drawing and Cartooning|Develop basic drawing skills that will evolve into individual and expressive cartooning. We will emphasize the illusion of movement and basic composition to produce cartoons that make a statement. Produce one-frame drawings, posters and multi-framed comic strips.|10 - 15|10/01/08|11/05/08|4:15 - 5:45 PM|$96 ( Members $81)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/9/2008| 19|Actors in Process|How does an actor prepare? What is the truth of a character? Explore the written physical and emotional tools that take the actor from the page to the stage. Bring a notebook, pen and comfortable clothes, and bring your creative self!|16 - Adult|09/22/08|11/03/08|6:30 - 8:30 PM|$153 (Members $138) |475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/11/2008| 20|Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine||Seniors|10/15/08 |10/15/08|10:00 - 11:00 AM |Free of charge; no registration required.|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 21|Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine||Seniors|12/17/08 |12/17/08|10:00 - 11:00 AM |Free of charge; no registration required.|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 22|Adult and Family Education: Basic Skills, GED, and Computer Skills|Adult Education Center provides an opportunity for adult learners to supplement or complete their basic education skills. It serves adult learners with limited education; literacy; GED preparation; and basic computer instruction.|Adults|Call for information||8:00 AM - 3:30 PM (M - F); 5:30 - 8:35 PM (T & TH)|$30 registration fee (16 - 20 years old); $130 - $140 (21 years and older). Additional fees may be needed for books.|667-3793 or 667-3743|D11 Adult & Family Education and Pikes Peak Workforce Center|2306 E. Pikes Peak |Colorado Springs|CO|80909|www.coloradospringsschooldistrict11.org||4/18/2005|9/12/2008| 23|Adult CPR/AED|Teaches adult rescue breathing, choking procedures for adults and safely using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator ).|Adults|10/01/08|10/01/08|6:00 - 10:00 PM|$45|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/8/2008| 24|Adult CPR/AED|Teaches adult rescue breathing, choking procedures for adults and safely using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator ).|Adults|10/30/08|10/30/08|6:00 - 10:00 PM|$45|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/8/2008| 25|Adult CPR/AED|Teaches adult rescue breathing, choking procedures for adults and safely using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator ).|Adults|11/13/08|11/13/08|6:00 - 10:00 PM|$45|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/8/2008| 26|Adult CPR/AED|Teaches adult rescue breathing, choking procedures for adults and safely using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator ).|Adults|11/25/08|11/25/08|6:00 - 10:00 PM|$45|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/8/2008| 27|Adult CPR/AED|Teaches adult rescue breathing, choking procedures for adults and safely using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator ).|Adults|12/11/08|12/11/08|6:00 - 10:00 PM|$45|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/8/2008| 28|Adult CPR/AED|Teaches adult rescue breathing, choking procedures for adults and safely using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator ).|Adults|12/17/08|12/17/08|6:00 - 10:00 PM|$45|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/8/2008| 29|Adult Literacy|Provides an individualized classroom instructional program for adult students reading below the fifth grade level.|Adults|||Call for appointment|Call for information|630-0172; 328-7920|Adult Education Center|2132 E. Bijou|Colorado Springs|CO|80909|||10/3/2001|9/12/2008| 30|Adult Literacy Program|The goal is to provide adults 18+ with the basic reading skills they need to fully participate in our literacy based society. Sessions will be individually designed to meet the needs of the learner. The program relies entirely on trained volunteer tutors. Our volunteers are members of the community who realize the contributions they can make to others through teaching adults. Classes are limited to 8 adults so we can provide adequate support for each student's learning and small group discussion. For dates, times and fees of upcoming sessions, please contact the Community Center at 391-3515.|18+|Call for information||Call for information|Call for information|391-3515|Widefield Community Education and Recreation Services|705 Aspen Drive|Colorado Springs|CO|80911|cc.wsd3.org||9/11/2008|9/12/2008| 31|Adult Piano Class|All levels welcome. Method books assigned as needed. Classes are held at the Colorado Springs Conservatory, at their new address, 1600 N. Union Blvd. Students work together on music theory; then, the instructor works with each student individually. Call 577-4556 for more information.|Seniors|09/18/08|11/21/08|10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon (Classes held at Colorado Springs Conservatory, 1600 N. Union Blvd.)|Call 577-4556 for information|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/9/2008| 32|Advanced French Conversation|This conversation group, led by a volunteer, is open to the public. For more information, contact Donna Becker at 598-4038 or Ann McCrary at 520-5340.|Adults|Every Friday||12:00 - 1:00 PM (Class location: Penrose Library)|Free of charge|Contact leader Donna Becker at 598-4038 or Ann McCrary at 520-5340|Pikes Peak Library District|20 N. Cascade Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.ppld.org||8/4/2006|10/8/2007| 33|Aerobic Dance|Strengthen your upper body muscles using hand weights and improve your endurance with 20 minutes of non-stop aerobic dance followed by stretching and relaxation.|Seniors|11/03/08|12/15/08|11:00 - 11:45 AM|$23/6 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 34|American Literature: Novels by Contemporary Authors|Read and discuss seven contemporary novels by Philip Roth, Cormac McCarthy, Kent Haruf, Marilynne Robinson, and Tony Earley.|Seniors|09/19/08|12/19/08|9:00 - 10:30 AM|$16/13 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/9/2008| 35|American Sign Language Class|Beginner to expert classes available.|Adults|05/12/08||6:30 - 8:30 PM|$130 per 8 week session (with text); $100 per 8 week session (without text)|574-9002|Disability Services of Colorado|225 S. Academy Blvd., #104|Colorado Springs|CO|80910|||4/21/2008|4/21/2008| 36|Aquacise|Take your water exercise experience to a whole new level using high intensity moves to build cardiovascular endurance and muscle balance.|Seniors|Fall 2008 (M, W, F)|Fall, 2008|9:00 - 9:45 AM (Class held at: Aquatic and Fitness Center in Memorial Park, 385-5984)|$49.80 for 12 visits|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 37|Aquacise|Take your water exercise experience to a whole new level using high intensity moves to build cardiovascular endurance and muscle balance.|Seniors|Fall 2008 (M, W, F)|Fall, 2008|9:00 - 9:45 AM (Class held at: Cottonwood Creek Recreation Center at Dublin and Rangewood, 385-6508)|$49.80 for 12 visits|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 38|Aqua-Rehab|Challenge yourself to an invigorating water workout three times a week. Activities will be geared to gradually improve stamina, increase flexibility and strengthen muscles. The class will be adapted to the ability level of the participants. Notes: Participants must have a current yearphysician prescription. Please call 385-6958 if you will require 1:1 assistance in the water. There will be no December session due to scheduled pool maintenance.|Seniors|10/06/08 (M, W, F)|10/31/08|9:45 - 11:00 AM (Class held at: Aquatic and Fitness Center in Memorial Park, 385-5984)|$18 per session|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 39|Aqua-Rehab|Challenge yourself to an invigorating water workout three times a week. Activities will be geared to gradually improve stamina, increase flexibility and strengthen muscles. The class will be adapted to the ability level of the participants. Notes: Participants must have a current yearphysician prescription. Please call 385-6958 if you will require 1:1 assistance in the water. There will be no December session due to scheduled pool maintenance.|Seniors|11/03/08 (M, W, F)|11/26/08|9:45 - 11:00 AM (Class held at: Aquatic and Fitness Center in Memorial Park, 385-5984)|$18 per session|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 40|Aquatic Strength Training|This advanced water workout designed for strength, cardio-training, and endurance work.|Seniors|Fall 2008 (T and Th)|Fall, 2008|9:00 - 10:00 AM (Class held at: Aquatic and Fitness Center in Memorial Park, 385-5984)|$49.80 for 12 visits|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 41|Aquatots|This parent/child (min. 1 adult per child) class is designed to introduce children 6 months and older to swimming. Parents are taught how to help their children feel safe and comfortable in and around the water.|6 months+ and Parent(s)|Fall 2008|Fall 2008|10:15 - 10:45 AM|$16 for four 1/2 hour classes|391-3515|Widefield Community Education and Recreation Services|705 Aspen Drive|Colorado Springs|CO|80911|cc.wsd3.org||9/11/2008|9/12/2008| 42|Aromatherapy for the Holidays|Learn the basic use of true essential oils to help restore balance to the mind, body and spirit. The instructor will introduce you to various aromas and their health benefits. Make a holiday craft in class using essential oils.|Adults|11/20/08|11/20/08|6:30 - 8:00 PM|$25|444-2273|Memorial HealthLink|5360 N. Academy Blvd., Suite 220|Colorado Springs|CO|80918|||6/17/2008|6/17/2008| 43|Around the World in Clay|Cultures from around the world have made fascinating objects from clay. Use Peruvian clay whistles, Grecian urns and more as your inspiration to create ceramic masterpieces!|6 - 8|11/05/08|12/10/08|4:15 - 5:45 PM|$91 ( Members $76)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/9/2008| 44|Art Adventure|Creative energy is within us and all around us. Take a deep breath, exhale and lose yourself in the therapeutic process of creativity. Unlock your fears and unleash a masterpiece of your individuality using watercolor, acrylics, inks, plaster and crackle mediums, papers and other mixed media. No experience necessary to go on this journey of the soul.|Adults|09/24/08|10/15/08|6:30 - 8:30 PM|$89 ( Members $74)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/10/2008| 45|Art from Within|A journey of self-exploration within a supportive, non-judgmental group. Learn several techniques, including mindfulness and process painting, to find meaning rather than beauty using pastels and tempera paint. There will be a $10 materials fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class. |16 - Adult|11/10/08|12/15/08|6:30 - 8:30 PM|$117 ( Members $102)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/10/2008| 46|Art in Nature - Fall|Join artist, Debbie Joyous, for a nature hike with staff to collect fall leaves and other natural items to use in creating greeting cards. |Children and/or Adults|10/11/08 |10/11/08|9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon|$10 (Reservations required; call 520-6745)|520-6745|Fountain Creek Nature Center|320 Peppergrass Lane|Fountain|CO|80817|||8/19/2008|8/19/2008| 47|Art Mania|Explore your creativity and artistic imagination in this mixed media class. Learn about the basic elements of art, as well as artists and materials. Museum visits will be included for inspiration as we create great art.|4 - 5|09/22/08|11/17/08|1:00 - 3:00 PM|$145 ( Members $130)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/9/2008| 48|Art Spa|Bring your sketchbook, explore the Fine Arts Center galleries, and return to the classroom to create a variety of multi-media paintings, collage and line drawings. Discussion of works from the permanent collection and special exhibits of the Fine Arts Center will help develop our thoughts and ideas. All levels welcome, individualized instruction provided.|Adults|12/06/08|12/20/08|9:30 - 11:30 AM|$75 ( Members $60)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/11/2008| 49|Arthritis|This non-aerobic class focuses on range of motion exercises to enhance balance, coordination, strength, and flexibility of muscle groups.|Seniors|Fall 2008 (M, W, F)|Fall, 2008|10:00 AM (Class held at: Aquatic and Fitness Center in Memorial Park, 385-5984)|$49.80 for 12 visits|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 50|Arthritis|This non-aerobic class focuses on range of motion exercises to enhance balance, coordination, strength, and flexibility of muscle groups.|Seniors|Fall 2008 (M, W, F)|Fall, 2008|10:00 AM (Class held at: Cottonwood Creek Recreation Center at Dublin and Rangewood, 385-6508)|$49.80 for 12 visits|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 51|ARTiculate Yourself|Explore genuine, personal involvement in the studio using a variety of art materials including drawing, paint and clay. Gain a sense of your personal style by expressing your emotions and opinions through form and color. Engage in collaborative and individual art projects.|14 - 16|10/04/08|11/15/08|1:00 - 3:00 PM|$117 ( Members $102)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/10/2008| 52|Artsmart|Explore the elements of art through texture, color and the layering of ideas in collage, surface design, painting, soft sculpture and more! All new projects. Visits to the Fine Arts Center galleries will be included for inspiration.|6 - 8|09/23/08|11/18/08|4:15 - 5:45 PM|$117 ( Members $102)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/9/2008| 53|Artstart|A great beginning art class for every young artist. Experiment with line, color, shape and texture through collage, painting, pastels, soft sculpture and more. Museum visits will be included for inspiration.|4 - 6|09/23/08|11/18/08|1:00 - 2:15 PM|$103 ( Members $88)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/9/2008| 54|Aspen Trees and Rocks: Watermedia and Collage 1-Day Workshop|Using watercolor and/or acrylics, combine painting with collage and incorporate a variety of techniques to create texture. Staining papers, stamping, scraping and spattering are just a few of the methods explored to add interest to your painting of aspen trees and rocks. Some previous drawing and painting experience highly recommended. |16 - Adult|10/04/08|10/04/08|9:00 AM - 3:00 PM|$75 ( Members $60)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/11/2008| 55|Babysitting Class|This class includes responsibilities of a babysitter, job interviews, child development, infant care, accident prevention, first aid, and what to do in an emergency. This class does not include CPR. Please register at least one week in advance.|11 - 15|01/05/09|01/05/09|8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Please bring a sack lunch)|$45|391-3515|Widefield Community Education and Recreation Services|705 Aspen Drive|Colorado Springs|CO|80911|cc.wsd3.org||9/11/2008|9/11/2008| 56|Balance and Mobility|Fall prevention is critical to successful aging! Learn techniques and tips from a physical therapist, a pharmacist, and an orthopedic physician. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.|Seniors|10/06/08 |10/27/08|10:00 - 11:30 AM |$5/4 weeks (Note: Registration required)|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 57|Basic Drawing|You’ve always wanted to draw; just do it! Start here and learn how to create volume with shading work, use line quality for interest, learn the importance of value, and start working with perspective. Ask for a supply list at front desk.|Seniors|09/10/08|10/31/08|1:00 - 3:00 PM|$80/8 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|8/22/2008| 58|Basic Faux Finishing|Ever wonder how designers turn ordinary rooms into charming spaces? Learn to master four basic techniques that give ordinary walls that old world glow and patina. Part two of this class combines these basic techniques with papers, relief stencils and wax. Simple with the look of complexity. There will be a $10 materials fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class.|Adults|10/11/08|10/18/08|9:30 AM - 12:30 PM|$93 ( Members $78)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/11/2008| 59|Basic Figure Drawing|Learn to draw the figure in a step-by-step approach from models. Proportion, gesture, outline, form and portrait will be included. No experience required.|Adults|09/23/08|11/18/08|1:00 - 4:00 PM|$206 ( Members $191)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/10/2008| 60|Basketry|Learn how to make a round and square basket. Keep going with your learned skills and try a basket that may be more challenging.|Seniors|09/16/08|10/28/08|1:30 - 3:30 PM|$44/7 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|8/22/2008| 61|Bat Party|Got bats on the brain? Come celebrate these amazing acrobats of the dark! Enjoy a slide show, batty craft, take a hike to find them, and see what its like to be a bat by catching food with your “wings.” Ages 6 and up please. |6 and up|10/24/08|10/24/08|7:00 - 9:00 PM|$5 (Reservations required, 520-6387)|520-6387|Bear Creek Nature Center|245 Bear Creek Road|Colorado Springs|CO|80906|||8/20/2008|8/20/2008| 62|Beading with Delicas|Make a small amulet bag for a necklace. What a great idea for Christmas! For the first project, pay the instructor $15 for supplies. Bring your own beads and patterns for other projects.|Seniors|10/07/08|10/28/08|1:30 - 3:30 PM|$21/4 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|8/22/2008| 63|Beginning Excel|Learn how to set up, manipulate, and format a basic spreadsheet. Prerequisites: Computers 101 or experience using a computer mouse and keyboard.|18 and up|Call PPLD for dates and locations||Call PPLD for times and locations|Free of charge|389-8968|Pikes Peak Library District|20 N. Cascade Ave.|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.ppld.org||10/17/2006|9/8/2008| 64|Beginning Excel Spreadsheets|Students are recommended to have a computer that contains the Microsoft Excel program. Excel spreadsheets are a good tool for record-keeping and for managing checking accounts, budgets, and investments.|Seniors|09/23/08|10/14/08|3:00 - 5:00 PM|$9/4 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 65|Beginning Genealogy|This course will get you started in researching your ancestors. Learn how to build your pedigree chart. Students should be familiar with using a computer and working on the Internet. A flash drive is helpful in class to save information to take home.|Seniors|09/12/08|10/31/08|1:00 - 3:00 PM|$18/8 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|8/22/2008| 66|Beginning Knitting|Now’s your chance to learn or refresh your knitting skills. For starters, try making a scarf. Pay $3 to the instructor for materials. Bring some soft yarn, if you have it.|Seniors|09/12/08|10/03/08|9:30 - 11:30 AM|$30/4 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|8/21/2008| 67|Beginning Meditation|Many cultures use meditation to achieve a state of peace and calm. Learn the many traditions and types of meditations to increase your sense of calm, lower your blood pressure, and help you enjoy new levels of awareness.|Seniors|09/23/08|10/14/08|6:30 - 8:00 PM|$15/4 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/9/2008| 68|Beginning Microsoft Word|Students must have taken Computer Skills for Beginners or have previous computer experience before taking this class.|Seniors|09/30/08|10/21/08|12:30 - 2:30 PM|$9/4 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 69|Beginning Microsoft Word|Students must have taken Computer Skills for Beginners or have previous computer experience before taking this class.|Seniors|11/17/08|11/26/08|1:00 - 3:00 PM|$9/2 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 70|Beginning Mouse - December|In this one-day workshop, you will learn how to hold, move, and when to double or single click a computer mouse. Recommended for students who have NEVER taken a computer class. Presented by Pikes Peak Library staff.|Seniors|12/01/08|12/01/08|2:30 - 3:30 PM|No charge/1 hour|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|8/22/2008| 71|Beginning Mouse - November|In this one-day workshop, you will learn how to hold, move, and when to double or single click a computer mouse. Recommended for students who have NEVER taken a computer class. Presented by Pikes Peak Library staff.|Seniors|11/10/08|11/10/08|2:30 - 3:30 PM|No charge/1 hour|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|8/22/2008| 72|Beginning Mouse - October|In this one-day workshop, you will learn how to hold, move, and when to double or single click a computer mouse. Recommended for students who have NEVER taken a computer class. Presented by Pikes Peak Library staff.|Seniors|10/20/08|10/20/08|3:30 - 4:30 PM|No charge/1 hour|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|8/22/2008| 73|Beginning Portrait|Explore using the right side of your brain! Learn the basics of portrait drawing in a non-critical environment. You will learn the essential techniques and concepts of anatomy, proportion and composition. Please bring black and white copies of pictures to draw from. |16 - Adult|10/11/08|11/10108|1:00 - 3:00 PM|$89 ( Members $74)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/10/2008| 74|Beginning PowerPoint|Create a slide or series of slides; manipulate and format them for reports, presentations or handouts. Prerequisites: Computers 101 or experience using a mouse and keyboard.|18 and up|Call PPLD for times and locations|||Free of charge|389-8968|Pikes Peak Library District|20 N. Cascade Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|ppld.org||7/21/2008|7/21/2008| 75|Beginning Publisher|Learn to use Publisher to create business cards, greeting cards, banners, and more. Prerequisites: Computers 101 or experience using a mouse and keyboard.|18 and up|Call PPLD for times and locations|||Free of charge|389-8968|Pikes Peak Library District|20 N. Cascade Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|ppld.org||7/21/2008|7/21/2008| 76|Beginning Wheelthrowing|Are you ready to start your adventure of throwing clay on a wheel? Learn basic wheelthrowing and glazing techniques while creating beautiful and functional pottery. There will be an opportunity to take part in a Raku firing. |11 - 17|09/29/08|12/08/08|4:00 - 6:00 PM|$178 ( Members $163)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/9/2008| 77|Beginning Yahoo! Email II|Learn advanced emailing techniques. Prerequisites: Yahoo email I.|18 and up|Call PPLD for times and locations|||Free of charge|389-8968|Pikes Peak Library District|20 N. Cascade Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|ppld.org||7/21/2008|7/21/2008| 78|Beginning Yahoo! Email|Learn to create and use a free email account. Prerequisites: Internet Basics and experience using word processing program.|18 and up|Call PPLD for times and locations|||Free of charge|389-8968|Pikes Peak Library District|20 N. Cascade Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|ppld.org||7/21/2008|7/21/2008| 79|Behaviors and Communication|Making sense of difficult behaviors can make your caregiving duties easier. Learn successful communication techniques for interacting with your loved one.|Seniors|11/13/08 |11/13/08|1:30 - 3:30 PM|Free of charge; registration required (Call Alzheimers Association at 266-8773)|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/9/2008| 80|Belly Dance|Develop graceful movement and flexibility. Belly dance is one of the oldest known dance forms in the world! Impress your friends with your newly learned techniques of isolations, shimmies and other movements as you work on rhythm variations in music. Wear comfortable clothing or dance attire (like a skirt and leotard). Classes include stretching, workout and cool down.|Adults|Fall 2008|Fall 2008|6:30 - 7:30 PM|$20 per session|391-3515|Widefield Community Education and Recreation Services|705 Aspen Drive|Colorado Springs|CO|80911|cc.wsd3.org||9/11/2008|9/11/2008| 81|Beyond Young Masters|For middle schoolers who want to develop their drawing skills. Discover a variety of media: pencils, charcoal, pastel, ink and mixed media. Composition, value, the elements of art and style will be explored. Museum visits will be included for inspiration, and (when weather permits) drawing from the landscape around the Fine Arts Center and Bemis School of Art.|12 - 15|09/25/08|10/23/08|4:15 - 5:45 PM|$86 ( Members $71)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/10/2008| 82|Black & White Photography|This course is designed to teach you how to use your camera, how to compose a ‘good’ picture and how to print handcrafted works of art from your negatives. Explore film developing, composition, silver gelatin printing and more. Please have camera that can operate fully manual, where you can set the aperture and shutter speed (consult your camera manual). No point and shoots please. Bring your camera and manual to the first class. |16 - Adult|09/22/08|10/22/08|6:00 - 8:30 PM|$173 (Members $158) |475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/11/2008| 83|Bookbinding|Learn several bookbinding techniques including how to make soft- and hard- cover books. Make your own journal or scrapbook. Pay $3 to the instructor for materials.|Seniors|11/13/08|11/14/08|1:30 - 3:30 PM|$25/2 days |385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|8/22/2008| 84|Bridge Basics I|In this beginner level class, you will work with prepared hands, which illustrate the teaching points. This course guides you through no trump opening bids and responses, major and minor suits and basic bridge rules. Perfect for the true beginner or someone who knows the rules but is uncomfortable with bidding.|Seniors|09/10/08|11/12/08|1:30 - 3:30 PM|$16/10 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/9/2008| 85|Caregiver 101 - Caring for the Caregiver|If you are providing care or support for a loved one, you may not always know which way to turn! Let this series of classes steer you to new skills and avenues that will make your path easier. (Note: These classes may be taken individually or as a series.) Gain a basic understanding of stress, learn about physical, emotional and spiritual stress and methods to deal with them. Learn the HALT method for coping. |Seniors|11/04/08 |11/04/08|10:00 - 11:00 AM |Free of charge; registration required.|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 86|Caregiver 101 - Sleep|If you are providing care or support for a loved one, you may not always know which way to turn! Let this series of classes steer you to new skills and avenues that will make your path easier. (Note: These classes may be taken individually or as a series.) Learn about normal sleep cycles and how patterns differ, identify steps for a safe sleep environment and recognize the role of agitation in interrupted sleep.|Seniors|10/14/08 |10/14/08|10:00 - 11:00 AM |Free of charge; registration required.|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 87|Cartooning and Animation|This class starts with the same ingredients as Cartooning All Stars. Spend the first four weeks learning to draw famous cartoon characters the professional way. The following four weeks create a character and bring it to life through animation. All animations will be put on a DVD (that you provide) to music. There will be a $10.00 material fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class.|8 - Adult|09/25/08|11/13/08|6:30 - 8:00 PM|$117 ( Members $102)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/9/2008| 88|Cartooning: All Stars|Learn to draw famous cartoon characters using professional techniques. From SpongeBob to Danny Phantom to Fairley Odd Parents to Looney Toons and much more. Amaze friends and family with your new skills.|8 - Adult|09/22/08|11/17/08|6:30 - 8:00 PM|$117 ( Members $102)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/9/2008| 89|Cat First Aid and CPR|Created for conscientious pet owners, the Cat First Aid guides are full-color reference guides that build first aid skills and provide guidance for emergency situations until veterinary care is available. Each guide is packaged with a DVD that demonstrates how to perform many of the first aid steps described in the book.|Adults|10/28/08|10/28/08|6:00 - 9:30 PM |$35|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/13/2008| 90|Cat First Aid and CPR|Created for conscientious pet owners, the Cat First Aid guides are full-color reference guides that build first aid skills and provide guidance for emergency situations until veterinary care is available. Each guide is packaged with a DVD that demonstrates how to perform many of the first aid steps described in the book.|Adults|11/20/08|11/20/08|6:00 - 9:30 PM |$35|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/13/2008| 91|Cat First Aid and CPR|Created for conscientious pet owners, the Cat First Aid guides are full-color reference guides that build first aid skills and provide guidance for emergency situations until veterinary care is available. Each guide is packaged with a DVD that demonstrates how to perform many of the first aid steps described in the book.|Adults|12/10/08|12/10/08|6:00 - 9:30 PM |$35|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/13/2008| 92|Chair Caning|Bring an antique chair and restore it using time-honored techniques and caning patterns|Seniors|09/09/08|10/14/08|8:30 - 11:30 AM|$20/6 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|8/22/2008| 93|Chair Caning|Bring an antique chair and restore it using time-honored techniques and caning patterns|Seniors|11/04/08|12/16/08|8:30 - 11:30 AM|$20/6 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|8/22/2008| 94|Chair Dancing|Have fun sitting in a chair and playing with exercise balls, stretch straps and Nerf balls while you gain strength, flexibility, balance, and increased range of motion. Chair Dancing with maracas will give you the aerobic exercise you need to strengthen your heart.|Seniors|09/09/08|10/16/08|10:00 - 10:45 AM|$19/6 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 95|Chair Dancing|Have fun sitting in a chair and playing with exercise balls, stretch straps and Nerf balls while you gain strength, flexibility, balance, and increased range of motion. Chair Dancing with maracas will give you the aerobic exercise you need to strengthen your heart.|Seniors|10/28/08|12/16/08|10:00 - 10:45 AM|$19/6 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 96|Chemical Magic Show|Back by popular demand! Get ready to be amazed and surprised by science as experts from Cool Science play with chemicals, blow things up, and much more! |Call for information|11/01/08|11/01/08|10:00 - 11:30 AM|$4 (Reservations required, 520-6387)|520-6387|Bear Creek Nature Center|245 Bear Creek Road|Colorado Springs|CO|80906|||8/20/2008|8/20/2008| 97|Children's Books|Discover the steps needed to send your story ideas to publishers, with clarity and in a professional manner. Bring a story idea you have and develop it into word and picture, ready to mail to a publisher.|Adults|10/02/08|11/06/08|6:30 - 8:30 PM|$177 ( Members $162)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/10/2008| 98|Chinese Dance Classes |Chinese traditional dances for: young children (4 1/2 - 7), youth (8 - 11), Adult Ribbon (12+), and Lion Dance (10+).|4 1/2 to Adult|09/07/08|12/14/08|12:45 - 1:45 PM (Sunday)|$90 per class|540-5338|Colorado Springs Chinese Language School||Colorado Springs|CO||||8/8/2008|8/8/2008| 99|Chinese Kung Fu Classes |In this class students will learn self-discipline, self-defense and control, and be exposed to different styles of martial arts.|Call for information|09/07/08|12/14/08|12:45 - 1:45 PM (Sunday)|$135 |540-5338|Colorado Springs Chinese Language School||Colorado Springs|CO||||8/8/2008|8/8/2008| 100|Chinese Language Classes for Adults - Advanced|For students who have completed the Adult Intermediate class or who demonstrate adequate proficiency. The content of this class is determined by the needs of the students.|Adults|09/07/08|12/14/08|2:00 - 4:00 PM (Sunday)|$150 per class|540-5338|Colorado Springs Chinese Language School||Colorado Springs|CO||||8/8/2008|8/8/2008| 101|Chinese Language Classes for Adults - Beginning|For students who are learning Mandarin Chinese for the first time. Learn Pin Yin (phonetic system) fundamentals; focus on listening and speaking; and read and write very basic Chinese characters - small part of the class.|Adults|09/07/08|12/14/08|2:00 - 4:00 PM (Sunday)|$150 per class|540-5338|Colorado Springs Chinese Language School||Colorado Springs|CO||||8/8/2008|8/8/2008| 102|Chinese Language Classes for Adults - Intermediate|For students who have completed Adult Beginning or who speak some Mandarin or know Pin Yin. This class will have a review of Pin Yin and focus on listening and speaking. Students will increase reading and writing of Chinese characters, basic calligraphy and have more conversations in Chinese.|Adults|09/07/08|12/14/08|2:00 - 4:00 PM (Sunday)|$150 per class|540-5338|Colorado Springs Chinese Language School||Colorado Springs|CO||||8/8/2008|8/8/2008| 103|Chinese Language Classes for Children|Eight different levels of classes for children to learn Mandarin Chinese.|Children (6+)|09/07/08|12/14/08|2:00 - 4:00 PM (Sunday)|$150 per class|540-5338|Colorado Springs Chinese Language School||Colorado Springs|CO||||8/8/2008|8/8/2008| 104|Chinese Language Classes for Young Children|Focus on verbal skill with some simple Chinese character recognition. Learn advanced colors, objects, family members and body parts. Begin using complete sentences in Chinese to make simple requests and to reply. Reinforce learning through songs.|4 1/2 - 6|09/07/08|12/14/08|2:00 - 4:00 PM (Sunday)|$150|540-5338|Colorado Springs Chinese Language School||Colorado Springs|CO||||8/8/2008|8/8/2008| 105|Chinese Parent and Tot Language Classes|For very young children who are not ready to attend our Sunday Young Children class. Children should be accompanied by their parent(s). Class is conducted in the format of circle time and play group, aiming to expose young children and their parents to simple Chinese expressions and sounds through singing, nursery rhymes, finger plays, etc.|2 1/2 to 4 1/2 and parent(s)|09/05/08|12/12/08|10:15 - 11:15 AM (T, W, or F)|$150|540-5338|Colorado Springs Chinese Language School||Colorado Springs|CO||||8/8/2008|8/8/2008| 106|Chinese Tai Chi Classes |Ancient Chinese art form of body movements for relaxation and harmony of body and mind.|Call for information|09/07/08|12/14/08|12:45 - 1:45 PM (Sunday)|$135 |540-5338|Colorado Springs Chinese Language School||Colorado Springs|CO||||8/8/2008|8/8/2008| 107|Christmas All Year - Punch Needle|What is better than to have December roll around and have 12 gifts made for your friends and relatives? Beth has a different project each month: Pin Cushions in May, Punch Needle in June and Pillows in August.|Adults|06/06/08 |12/08|1:00 PM or 6:30 PM|$5|591-1717|Ruths Stitchery|4440 Austin Bluffs Parkway|Colorado Springs|CO|80918|www.ruthsstitchery.com||4/22/2008|7/2/2008| 108|Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention|This class will provide an overview of kidney disease and information on treatment options. DaVita Dialysis presents this informative session.|Seniors|11/04/08 |11/04/08|10:00 - 11:00 AM|Free of charge; registration required.|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/9/2008| 109|Clay Afternoons|Bring your enthusiasm and start an adventure in clay! Basic wheelthrowing and glazing techniques will be taught in a fun, relaxed studio atmosphere. There will be an opportunity to take part in a raku firing.|16 - Adult|10/02/08|12/11/08|1:00 - 3:00 PM|$178 (Members $163) |475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/11/2008| 110|Clay Play!|This class combines intermediate wheel throwing and assorted hand-building techniques, with a focus on wall pieces.|Seniors|10/08/08|11/26/08|1:00 - 3:00 PM|$60/8 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|8/20/2008| 111|CLEP|The CLEP allows individuals to get college credit by examination. You must fill out the registration form and pay the fees before taking the test. For more information about the test check this website: www.collegeboard.org/CLEP.|Adults|Call for information||Monday - Friday, by appointment only (after registration is completed).|$50/CLEP exam and $20/ PPCC service fee|540-7115|Pikes Peak Community College Testing Center|5675 S. Academy, Room A-117|Colorado Springs|CO|80906|||7/17/2003|4/3/2004| 112|Cloth Paper Collage|Way out of the box. Explore a new creative process in collage, using lamination, texture, and photo transfer. In this unique process, we will apply multiple layers with prepared and found papers as well as stitchery and resist. |Adults|10/22/08|11/19/08|9:30 - 11:30 AM|$103 ( Members $88)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/10/2008| 113|Colorado Springs Conservatory|The Colorado Springs Conservatory (CSC) is a preparatory school for the performing arts. CSC offers a classical and comprehensive music and theater curriculum for students ages four to nineteen. The mission of the conservatory is to prepare the young performing artist with the necessary tools and experience for college level studies and beyond.|Ages 4 - 19|Call for information||Call for information|Call for information|577-4556|Colorado Springs Conservatory|1430 N. Hancock|Colorado Springs|CO|80909|www.fatlady.org||7/10/2003|7/10/2003| 114|Colored Pencil Techniques|Enjoy the pleasure of working in Colored Pencils! Easy to use, easy to clean up, this could be the medium for you. Pick up your pencil and go from basic, easy-to-learn techniques of handling colored pencils to beautiful, richly rendered drawings. Previous drawing experience required. |16 - Adult|09/22/08|11/03/08|1:00 - 3:00 PM|$117 ( Members $102)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/10/2008| 115|Colorful Watercolors|Learn basic watercolor techniques, color mixing, and how to stretch watercolor paper. Create a color wheel the first night to use as you paint. Experiment with various techniques such as masking, salt and plastic wrap. Landscapes, reflections in glass and Japanese Sumi-e painting will be explored.|16 - Adult|09/24/08|11/12/08|6:30 - 8:30 PM|$145 ( Members $130)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/10/2008| 116|Colors, Shapes, Creative Play|Line, shape and color! Enjoy an interactive, multi-media studio class for parent and child. This class offers an opportunity for children to develop self expression and artistic imagination through song, stories, and lots of art. Explore a variety of art materials, artists, and the basic elements of art. *Parents must stay with children enrolled in class. Siblings must be enrolled in class to participate. Siblings over five years old may not remain in the classroom. Enrollment is limited to 12 students.|2 - 5|09/22/08|11/17/08|9:30 - 10:45 AM|$98 ( Members $83)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/9/2008| 117|Colors, Shapes, Creative Play|Line, shape and color! Enjoy an interactive, multi-media studio class for parent and child. This class offers an opportunity for children to develop self expression and artistic imagination through song, stories, and lots of art. Explore a variety of art materials, artists, and the basic elements of art. *Parents must stay with children enrolled in class. Siblings must be enrolled in class to participate. Siblings over five years old may not remain in the classroom. Enrollment is limited to 12 students.|2 - 5|09/23/08|11/18/08|9:30 - 10:45 AM|$98 ( Members $83)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/9/2008| 118|Colors, Shapes, Creative Play|Line, shape and color! Enjoy an interactive, multi-media studio class for parent and child. This class offers an opportunity for children to develop self expression and artistic imagination through song, stories, and lots of art. Explore a variety of art materials, artists, and the basic elements of art. *Parents must stay with children enrolled in class. Siblings must be enrolled in class to participate. Siblings over five years old may not remain in the classroom. Enrollment is limited to 12 students.|2 - 5|09/24/08|11/12/08|9:30 - 10:45 AM|$98 ( Members $83)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/9/2008| 119|Colors, Shapes, Creative Play|Line, shape and color! Enjoy an interactive, multi-media studio class for parent and child. This class offers an opportunity for children to develop self expression and artistic imagination through song, stories, and lots of art. Explore a variety of art materials, artists, and the basic elements of art. *Parents must stay with children enrolled in class. Siblings must be enrolled in class to participate. Siblings over five years old may not remain in the classroom. Enrollment is limited to 12 students.|2 - 5|09/25/08|11/13/08|9:30 - 10:45 AM|$98 ( Members $83)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/9/2008| 120|Colors, Shapes, Creative Play|Line, shape and color! Enjoy an interactive, multi-media studio class for parent and child. This class offers an opportunity for children to develop self expression and artistic imagination through song, stories, and lots of art. Explore a variety of art materials, artists, and the basic elements of art. *Parents must stay with children enrolled in class. Siblings must be enrolled in class to participate. Siblings over five years old may not remain in the classroom. Enrollment is limited to 12 students.|2 - 5|09/26/08|11/14/08|9:30 - 10:45 AM|$98 ( Members $83)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/9/2008| 121|Competitive Bidding|This class covers bidding and playing Preempts, Weak Two's, Overcalls, Takeout Doubles, Negative Doubles, Penalty Doubles and the Competitive Auction.|Adults|08/20/08|10/08/08|7:00 - 9:00 PM|$80|598-5249|Mike Nussbaum|3441 Plantation Grove|Colorado Springs|CO|80920||mikenussb@hotmail.com|7/28/2008|7/28/2008| 122|Competitive Bidding|This class covers bidding and playing Preempts, Weak Two's, Overcalls, Takeout Doubles, Negative Doubles, Penalty Doubles and the Competitive Auction.|Adults|09/09/08|10/28/08|1:30 - 3:30 PM|$80|598-5249|Mike Nussbaum|3441 Plantation Grove|Colorado Springs|CO|80920||mikenussb@hotmail.com|7/28/2008|7/28/2008| 123|Computer 102 Practice Lab|Receive extra help practicing your Computer 101 skills. Prerequisites: Computers 101 or 55+ Computer Basics.|18 and up|Call PPLD for dates and locations||Call PPLD for times and locations|Free of charge|389-8968|Pikes Peak Library District|20 N. Cascade Ave.|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.ppld.org||10/17/2006|11/7/2007| 124|Computer Skills for Beginners|This class is for students that have had some experience with computers. If you have NEVER been exposed to a computer, we strongly recommend that you participate in a one-day computer workshop offered by the Pikes Peak Library. These classes are exclusively for Microsoft Windows- not Apple or Linux systems.|Seniors|10/22/08|11/12/08|10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon|$9/4 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|8/22/2008| 125|Computer Skills for Beginners|This class is for students that have had some experience with computers. If you have NEVER been exposed to a computer, we strongly recommend that you participate in a one-day computer workshop offered by the Pikes Peak Library. These classes are exclusively for Microsoft Windows- not Apple or Linux systems.|Seniors|10/17/08|11/07/08|9:00 - 11:00 AM|$9/4 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|8/22/2008| 126|Computer Skills for Intermediates|Students must have taken Computer Skills for Beginners or have previous computer experience.|Seniors|09/17/08|10/08/08|9:30 - 11:30 AM|$9/4 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 127|Computer Skills for Intermediates|Students must have taken Computer Skills for Beginners or have previous computer experience.|Seniors|10/22/08|11/12/08|1:00 - 3:00 PM|$9/4 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 128|Computer Skills for Intermediates|Students must have taken Computer Skills for Beginners or have previous computer experience.|Seniors|11/26/08|12/17/08|10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon|$9/4 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 129|Computers 101|Get an introduction to computers, including an explanation of the parts of the computer and simple tasks. No experience required.|18 and up|Call PPLD for dates and locations||Call PPLD for times and locations|Free of charge|389-8968|Pikes Peak Library District|20 N. Cascade Ave.|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.ppld.org||10/17/2006|11/7/2007| 130|Contemporary Online Learning Center - Language Arts/Writing Test|Contemporary, a publisher of adult education books, has a free set of webpages, which may be used independently, or with Contemporary textbooks. They have online GED instruction, chapter outlines, chapter reviews, GED questions and practice tests. No password or email address is needed. NOTE: You cannot take the official GED Tests online; you must go to an Official Testing Center.|Teen and up||||Free of charge|||||||gedwriting.com||10/27/2007|10/27/2007| 131|Contemporary Online Learning Center - Math Test|Contemporary, a publisher of adult education books, has a free set of webpages, which may be used independently, or with Contemporary textbooks. They have online GED instruction, chapter outlines, chapter reviews, GED questions and practice tests. No password or email address is needed. NOTE: You cannot take the official GED Tests online; you must go to an Official Testing Center.|Teen and up||||Free of charge|||||||gedmath.com||10/27/2007|10/27/2007| 132|Contemporary Online Learning Center - Reading Test|Contemporary, a publisher of adult education books, has a free set of webpages, which may be used independently, or with Contemporary textbooks. They have online GED instruction, chapter outlines, chapter reviews, GED questions and practice tests. No password or email address is needed. NOTE: You cannot take the official GED Tests online; you must go to an Official Testing Center.|Teen and up||||Free of charge|||||||gedreading.com||10/27/2007|10/27/2007| 133|Contemporary Online Learning Center - Science Test|Contemporary, a publisher of adult education books, has a free set of webpages, which may be used independently, or with Contemporary textbooks. They have online GED instruction, chapter outlines, chapter reviews, GED questions and practice tests. No password or email address is needed. NOTE: You cannot take the official GED Tests online; you must go to an Official Testing Center.|Teen and up||||Free of charge|||||||gedscience.com||10/27/2007|10/27/2007| 134|Contemporary Online Learning Center - Social Studies Test|Contemporary, a publisher of adult education books, has a free set of webpages, which may be used independently, or with Contemporary textbooks. They have online GED instruction, chapter outlines, chapter reviews, GED questions and practice tests. No password or email address is needed. NOTE: You cannot take the official GED Tests online; you must go to an Official Testing Center.|Teen and up||||Free of charge|||||||gedsocialstudies.com||10/27/2007|10/27/2007| 135|Continuing Pilates|This class is for participants currently taking Pilates classes. Participants should have access to a 65 cm. Fit Ball available from most sporting good stores.|Seniors|11/03/08|12/10/08|3:30 - 4:30 PM|$26/6 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 136|CPR for the Professional Rescuer|Advanced adult, infant and child CPR/AED ((Automated External Defibrillator) for health care providers, EMT's, paramedics, lifeguards, and emergency personnel.|Adults|10/11/08|10/11/08|8:00 AM - 5:00 PM|$65|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/9/2008| 137|CPR for the Professional Rescuer|Advanced adult, infant and child CPR/AED ((Automated External Defibrillator) for health care providers, EMT's, paramedics, lifeguards, and emergency personnel.|Adults|11/08/08|11/08/08|8:00 AM - 5:00 PM|$65|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/9/2008| 138|CPR for the Professional Rescuer|Advanced adult, infant and child CPR/AED ((Automated External Defibrillator) for health care providers, EMT's, paramedics, lifeguards, and emergency personnel.|Adults|12/06/08|12/06/08|8:00 AM - 5:00 PM|$65|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/9/2008| 139|Creative Art|Explore a variety of media from pastels to watercolors in a creative and fun atmosphere. Learn about the basic elements of art while developing art-making skills. Visits to the Fine Arts Center galleries will provide inspiration.|9 - 12|09/25/08|10/30/08|4:15 - 5:45 PM|$96 ( Members $81)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/9/2008| 140|Creative Clay for Homeschoolers|Explore the magical world of clay! Work at your own level as you learn basic handbuilding and sculptural techniques. Bring your imagination and get ready to let your creativity run wild.|6 - 12|09/23/08|11/18/08|1:00 - 3:00 PM|$150 ( Members $135)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/9/2008| 141|Creative DSLR Photography Level I|Balance technical understanding with creative expression as you learn important photography concepts and functions of your digital single lens reflex camera. In addition to weekday classes, a Saturday morning workshop provides hands-on instruction while shooting in the field. A digital single lens reflex camera (DSLR) is required for this course. *Creative Digital Photography II is available as a follow-up or for those who have mastered level I concepts (see course description for requirements). Bring your camera and manual to each class.|16 - Adult|09/23/08|10/28/08|1:00 - 3:00 PM (10/04: 7:00 - 10:00 AM)|$213 (Members $198) |475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/11/2008| 142|Creative DSLR Photography Level I|Balance technical understanding with creative expression as you learn important photography concepts and functions of your digital single lens reflex camera. In addition to weekday classes, a Saturday morning workshop provides hands-on instruction while shooting in the field. A digital single lens reflex camera (DSLR) is required for this course. *Creative Digital Photography II is available as a follow-up or for those who have mastered level I concepts (see course description for requirements). Bring your camera and manual to each class.|16 - Adult|09/23/08|10/28/08|6:30 - 8:30 PM (10/04: 7:00 - 10:00 AM)|$213 (Members $198) |475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/11/2008| 143|Creative DSLR Photography Level II|For those who have completed Creative DSLR Photography I or who are already proficient with Histograms, metering modes, depth of field, aperture, shutter speed and composition. Take your photography to the next level. Enhance your technical knowledge and begin to develop your personal style while learning advanced techniques of digital capture. A digital single lens reflex camera (DSLR) is required for this course. Bring your camera and manual to each class.|16 - Adult|11/04/08|12/16/08|1:00 - 3:00 PM|$177 (Members $162) |475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/11/2008| 144|Creative DSLR Photography Level II|For those who have completed Creative DSLR Photography I or who are already proficient with Histograms, metering modes, depth of field, aperture, shutter speed and composition. Take your photography to the next level. Enhance your technical knowledge and begin to develop your personal style while learning advanced techniques of digital capture. A digital single lens reflex camera (DSLR) is required for this course. Bring your camera and manual to each class.|16 - Adult|11/04/08|12/16/08|6:30 - 8:30 PM|$177 (Members $162) |475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/11/2008| 145|Creative Ikebana|Learn to use minimal plant material to create elegant, beautiful flower arrangements. Ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arranging, combines a philosophy of developing closeness to nature with a desire to create harmony between plant, container and environment. Pay $5 material fee to instructor.|Seniors|10/16/08|11/20/08|1:00 - 4:00 PM|$56/6 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|8/22/2008| 146|Crochet Doily|Crochet a beautiful six-pointed holiday-star doily. Pay a $3 fee to instructor for handouts.|Seniors|10/10/08|10/24/08|9:30 - 11:30 PM|$30/3 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|8/22/2008| 147|Crystal and Pearl Brooch|Learn in this short workshop how to make this lovely beaded brooch with crystals and pearls. This is the perfect holiday gift. Stunning! Pay $15 fee to instructor for materials.|Seniors|11/07/08|11/07/08|1:00 - 4:00 PM|$19/1 day|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|8/22/2008| 148|Current Market Issues: Hot Topics|Presented by Scott Fortney, President Independent Financial Solutions (IFS).|Seniors|11/06/08 |11/06/08|10:00 - 11:00 AM - No registration required|Free of charge|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 149|Cycling and Strength|This 45-minute class is a combination of cycling and freestyle strength class focusing on cardiovascular and muscular endurance. Class will begin with cycling and end with a core and upper body workout. Bring a bottle of water and a towel. Padded shorts or gel seats are highly recommended.|Adults|Fall 2008|Fall 2008|Call for information|$2.50 per class|391-3515|Widefield Community Education and Recreation Services|705 Aspen Drive|Colorado Springs|CO|80911|cc.wsd3.org||9/11/2008|9/12/2008| 150|Dancing Like the Stars|Just like the popular TV show, you will be learning Ballroom and Latin Dances. Partners are preferred.|Seniors|11/03/08|12/08/08|6:30 - 8:00 PM|$10/6 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 151|Deep Water Aerobics|Focusing primarily on strengthening and toning using flotation belts, water dumbbells and other equipment. A very safe and effective low-impact workout.|Adults|Fall 2008|Fall 2008|Call for information|$2.50 per class|391-3515|Widefield Community Education and Recreation Services|705 Aspen Drive|Colorado Springs|CO|80911|cc.wsd3.org||9/11/2008|9/12/2008| 152|Digital Camera Basics|Learn the basics of operating a digital camera.|18 and up|Call PPLD for times and locations|||Free of charge|389-8968|Pikes Peak Library District|20 N. Cascade Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|ppld.org||7/21/2008|7/21/2008| 153|Dog First Aid and CPR|Created for conscientious pet owners, the Dog First Aid guides are full-color reference guides that build first aid skills and provide guidance for emergency situations until veterinary care is available. Each guide is packaged with a DVD that demonstrates how to perform many of the first aid steps described in the book.|Adults|10/27/08|10/27/08|6:00 - 9:30 PM |$35|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/13/2008| 154|Dog First Aid and CPR|Created for conscientious pet owners, the Dog First Aid guides are full-color reference guides that build first aid skills and provide guidance for emergency situations until veterinary care is available. Each guide is packaged with a DVD that demonstrates how to perform many of the first aid steps described in the book.|Adults|11/19/08|11/19/08|6:00 - 9:30 PM |$35|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/13/2008| 155|Dog First Aid and CPR|Created for conscientious pet owners, the Dog First Aid guides are full-color reference guides that build first aid skills and provide guidance for emergency situations until veterinary care is available. Each guide is packaged with a DVD that demonstrates how to perform many of the first aid steps described in the book.|Adults|12/09/08|12/09/08|6:00 - 9:30 PM |$35|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/13/2008| 156|Dragons and Mythological Creatures|Explore Medieval and Chinese dragons, griffins, chimeras and other beasts. Use a variety of techniques and materials including clay, colored pencils, watercolors and more.|10 - 15|09/29/08|11/10/08|4:15 - 5:45 PM|$96 ( Members $81)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/9/2008| 157|Drawing and Painting|For serious young artists who want to develop their artistic abilities. Explore your creativity using pencil, markers, tempera, watercolor and more. Visits to the Fine Arts Center galleries will be included for inspiration.|9 - 12|09/23/08|10/28/08|4:15 - 5:45 PM|$96 ( Members $81)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/9/2008| 158|Drawing and Writing for Kids|Based on the popular DRAW-WRITE-NOW series, emerging writers learn how to illustrate their ideas. Step-by-step instruction is provided as students draw the subject, practice handwriting, and color the picture using a variety of fine art media. Reading list provided by instructor.|6 - 8|10/04/08|10/18/08|9:30 - 11:30 AM|$75 ( Members $60)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/9/2008| 159|Drawing on Altered Surfaces|Explore and expand your drawings in this mixed media class. Prepare a variety of surfaces and develop drawings into a small series of compositions. Some drawing experience necessary. Bring your curiosity and desire to play.|16 - Adult|09/24/08|10/15/08|9:30 AM - 12:00 Noon|$103 ( Members $88)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/10/2008| 160|Drawing on the History of Art|Explore the stages of art as it has progressed through the years. A short history lesson will be followed by a hands-on art project, creating work by artists from that era.|9 - 12|10/03/08|10/31/08|4:15 - 5:45 PM|$86 ( Members $71)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/9/2008| 161|Drawing the Cast|The traditional method of learning to draw as developed in France (17th-19th Century) was to draw from plaster casts of ideal sculptures. Learn the basics of this approach to drawing, and lay a solid foundation for the study of proportion and value. Proceed slowly and work extensively on one or two cast drawings to be completed by the end of the session. All skill levels welcome.|16 - Adult|09/23/08|11/18/08|9:30 - 11:30 AM|$145 ( Members $130)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/10/2008| 162|Drawing the Human Head|Learn to draw the human head by studying and drawing from a replica of the skull or ecrochet, learning about bone/muscle structure. A live model will be used during the final weeks. An extensive amount of time will be spent on each drawing to make a detailed and methodical study of proportion and value. Recommended: Drawing the Cast.|16 - Adult|09/25/08|11/13/08|9:30 - 11:30 AM|$150 ( Members $135)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/10/2008| 163|Drawing with Colored Pencils|This class is an introduction or review of basic drawing skills and the use of colored pencils. Learn how to draw, combine colors, plan compositions, and be creative! Ask for a supply list at front desk.|Seniors|10/02/08|11/06/08|9:00 - 11:00 AM|$40/6 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|8/22/2008| 164|Early Head Start|Ongoing child and family programs for families with children, prenatal through 3 years of age.|Children 0 - 3|Call for information||Call for information|Free of charge|635-1676|Community Partnership for Child Development|1520 Verde Drive|Colorado Springs|CO|80909|||7/19/2003|7/19/2003| 165|Enamels and Precious Metal Clay 1-Day Workshop|This class will combine Precious Metal Clay and powdered, non-leaded (non-toxic) enamels for remarkably easy and unique effects. No enamel experience required. There will be a $75.00 materials fee for enamels, clay and use of tools, payable to the instructor on the day of class. Prerequisite: Introduction to Precious Metal Clay.|Adults|11/01/08|11/01/08|9:30 AM - 4:00 PM|$108 ( Members $93)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/11/2008| 166|Encaustic Painting|What is Encaustics? Take this sampler and see if painting with melted beeswax paint is for you. Learn history, safety, equipment and tools as well as the basic techniques needed to create a work of art to take home. There will be a $50 materials fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class.|Adults|10/24/08|10/26/08|6:00 - 8:30 PM (10/24); 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (10/25-26)|$117 ( Members $102)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/10/2008| 167|English as a Second Language|Learn to translate simple words from Spanish to English. Class includes greetings, colors, days of the week, currency, travel tips and more. Having an English/Spanish dictionary would be helpful.|Seniors|09/16/08|10/07/08|5:30 - 7:00 PM|$10/4 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/9/2008| 168|English as a Second Language (ESL)|This course is offered by Globelink International for credit through the Extended Studies Program at UCCS. All courses earn university credit. Contact Globelink for registration information and tuition.|Adults|Call for information||Call for information|Call for information|532-0300|Globelink International Services, Inc. (and UCCS, College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Extended Studies)|102 S. Tejon, Suite 1100|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|||1/13/2005|1/13/2005| 169|English Country Dance II|This class is for those dancers who have been attending English Country Dance classes or dancers who have had previous English Country Dance experience. This is a low-impact aerobic activity. Partners are not necessary.|Seniors|11/03/08|12/08/08|1:30 - 3:00 PM|$8/6 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 170|Estate Planning: Wills and Trusts...Protecting Your Assets|Presented by Scott Fortney, President Independent Financial Solutions (IFS).|Seniors|10/02/08 |10/02/08|10:00 - 11:00 AM - No registration required|Free of charge|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 171|Evening Gemstone Faceting|Practice your skill at gemstone cutting. Learn a variety of cuts and shapes. You’ll be so pleased with yourself!|Seniors|09/09/08|10/14/08|6:30 - 9:00 PM|$38/6 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|8/20/2008| 172|Exam Proctoring Service|The Pikes Peak Library District will no longer offer proctoring services after December 31, 2002. If you require proctoring, please contact Pikes Peak Community College Testing Center at 540-7130 (or 540-7115) or University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Testing Center at 262-3265. PPCC charges $25 and UCCS charges $25 per test for up to 3 hours.||||||540-7130 or 540-7115 (PPCC); 262-3255 (UCCS)|Pikes Peak Community College or University of Colorado at Colorado Springs||Colorado Springs|CO||||10/29/2002|9/9/2005| 173|Exciting Raku Glazes|If you’re a beginner to clay, build a box or vase by extruding clay. Those more advanced can use the wheel and make a pot. Explore the world of Raku glazing. Pay a $5 material fee to instructor.|Seniors|09/19/08|11/07/08|9:30 - 11:30 AM|$60/8 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|8/20/2008| 174|Experience Germany|Each session of this informative and entertaining series will teach you a different topic (food, culture, language, and history) regarding Germany.|Seniors|10/02/08|11/06/08|1:00 - 3:00 PM|$5/6 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/9/2008| 175|Explore Your Digital Point and Shoot Camera|Capture incredible photographs by learning to take full advantage of all that your digital point and shoot camera has to offer. Begin by learning special techniques of photographic composition and explore all of those camera functions that you never new existed. You’ll be amazed at the quality of images that a small point and shoot camera will produce. Bring your camera and manual to each class. |16 - Adult|09/25/08|10/30/08|4:00 - 6:00 PM|$153 (Members $138) |475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/11/2008| 176|Explore Your Digital Point and Shoot Camera|Capture incredible photographs by learning to take full advantage of all that your digital point and shoot camera has to offer. Begin by learning special techniques of photographic composition and explore all of those camera functions that you never new existed. You’ll be amazed at the quality of images that a small point and shoot camera will produce. Bring your camera and manual to each class. |16 - Adult|11/04/08|12/16/08|4:00 - 6:00 PM|$153 (Members $138) |475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/11/2008| 177|Exploring Watercolor|Discover the basics of watercolor: choosing materials, utilizing traditional and experimental techniques, format and composition. The goal is to give you a true knowledge of the limitless possibilities of watercolor. Begin to build a repertoire of skills through a fun and fulfilling experience.|16 - Adult|09/22/08|11/17/08|6:30 - 8:30 PM|$145 ( Members $130)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/10/2008| 178|Express Yourself!|Create impressionistic and abstract watercolors, using imagination and wet-into-wet techniques. Knowledge of design principles and color theory are prerequisites. Call instructor for supply list, Jayne Polliard, 632-7020.|Seniors|09/08/08|10/13/08|12:30 - 3:00 PM|$50/6 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/10/2008| 179|FAC Fine Art Across the Curriculum, Literacy, Science and Math 1-Day Workshop|Teacher in-service to provide the Classroom, Special Education and Specials Teacher with all the tools, lesson plans and resource information to establish a fine art learning center which integrates fine art into the core curriculum, Literacy, Science and Math. FAC teacher training in-service will be offered in conjunction with the FAC 2008-2009 School Tour Program and exhibition schedule. Teacher training provides the Classroom, Special Education or Specials Teacher with CDE eligible contact hours. All teacher training courses will include a visit to the museum, a review and discussion of museum programs, and classroom field trip information. Lesson plans with special education modification suggestions will be provided, which incorporate Colorado State Standards and National Visual Arts Standards for Fine Art education. In-service training also will provide teachers an opportunity to test lesson plans at the Bemis School of Art studios.|Adults|02/21/09|02/21/09|8:30 AM - 5:00 PM|$105 (Members $90 |475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/26/2008| 180|FAC Fine Art Across the Curriculum, Literacy, Science and Math 1-Day Workshop|Teacher in-service to provide the Classroom, Special Education and Specials Teacher with all the tools, lesson plans and resource information to establish a fine art learning center which integrates fine art into the core curriculum, Literacy, Science and Math. FAC teacher training in-service will be offered in conjunction with the FAC 2008-2009 School Tour Program and exhibition schedule. Teacher training provides the Classroom, Special Education or Specials Teacher with CDE eligible contact hours. All teacher training courses will include a visit to the museum, a review and discussion of museum programs, and classroom field trip information. Lesson plans with special education modification suggestions will be provided, which incorporate Colorado State Standards and National Visual Arts Standards for Fine Art education. In-service training also will provide teachers an opportunity to test lesson plans at the Bemis School of Art studios.|Adults|02/22/09|02/22/09|8:30 AM - 5:00 PM|$105 (Members $90 |475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/26/2008| 181|Fairy Tale Theatre|Let your imagination run wild while exploring well-known fairy tales, and made-up ones too! Create characters, play with costumes and props, and prepare a showcase to perform for your family and friends at the final class.|6 - 9|09/27/08|11/01/08|1:00 - 2:30 PM|$123 ( Members $108)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/9/2008| 182|Fall Star Gazing for Beginners|Make a star chart and learn the patterns and locations of star and other night sky objects; then go for a hike to locate constellations visible in the sky. Bring a small flashlight.|Call for information|10/10/08 |10/10/08|7:00 - 8:30 PM|$4 (Reservations required; call 520-6745)|520-6745|Fountain Creek Nature Center|320 Peppergrass Lane|Fountain|CO|80817|||8/19/2008|8/19/2008| 183|Felted Handbag or Hat|Practice your knitting skills and learn about felting. After your design is knitted, we will put it in the washing machine to complete the felting process. Pay a $3 fee to instructor for handouts. Ask for a supply list at front desk.|Seniors|10/27/08|11/24/08|1:00 - 3:00 PM|$30/5 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|8/22/2008| 184|Figure Quick Sketch in Oil|This class is for those of you who enjoy the challenge of working from life. Learn to judge value, color, temperature, and proportion so as to render the figure quickly yet accurately. The human figure is the most beautiful, complex entity we know. For this reason, artists have studied the human form since the beginning of human existence. In this class we will continue this important work in oil. Students will learn to work from the simple to the complex through the use of quick gestures and longer sustained studies. This class will benefit artists of all levels. This class will cover draftsmanship, composition, values, temperature and more. Although not required drawing and painting experience would be helpful. Be prepared to work at the edge of control and your abilities while enjoying the process of painting from life.|Adults|11/03/08|11/26/08|6:00 - 9:00 PM|$210 ($185 for members) includes a $25 model fee |520-1899 |Cottonwood Artists School|25 Cimino Drive |Colorado Springs|CO|80903|||9/12/2008|9/12/2008| 185|File Management|Students should have solid computer skills before taking this class. Learn to manage the folders and files on your computer and protect the work you have completed.|Seniors|09/18/08|10/09/08|9:00 - 11:00 AM|$9/4 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 186|File Management|Students should have solid computer skills before taking this class. Learn to manage the folders and files on your computer and protect the work you have completed.|Seniors|10/23/08|11/13/08|9:00 - 11:00 AM|$9/4 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 187|Financial Year in Review: Did We Get a Passing Grade?|Presented by Scott Fortney, President Independent Financial Solutions (IFS).|Seniors|12/04/08 |12/04/08|10:00 - 11:00 AM - No registration required|Free of charge|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 188|Fine Art & Math 1-Day Workshop|Teacher in-service to provide Art, Special Education and General Education Teachers with all the tools, lesson plans and resource information to incorporate Fine Art & Math in the classroom. Teachers will review thematic units, resource information and test lesson plans at the Bemis School of Art studios. Instruction will include plans for creating a classroom workstation which facilitates independent student exploration and abstract thinking skills associated with Math and Art.|Adults|03/07/09|03/07/09|8:30 AM - 5:00 PM|$105 (Members $90 |475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/26/2008| 189|Fine Art & Math 1-Day Workshop|Teacher in-service to provide Art, Special Education and General Education Teachers with all the tools, lesson plans and resource information to incorporate Fine Art & Math in the classroom. Teachers will review thematic units, resource information and test lesson plans at the Bemis School of Art studios. Instruction will include plans for creating a classroom workstation which facilitates independent student exploration and abstract thinking skills associated with Math and Art.|Adults|05/02/09|05/02/09|8:30 AM - 5:00 PM|$105 (Members $90 |475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/26/2008| 190|Fine Art and Geometry|Explore geometric shapes and learn how to incorporate them into your painting, collage and 3-D fine art pieces. Learn how Cezanne and other masters used geometric shapes in landscapes, still lifes and portraits.|6 - 8|11/08/08|11/22/08|1:00 - 3:00 PM|$75 ( Members $60)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/9/2008| 191|First Aid and Adult CPR/AED|Teaches Adult CPR/AED (Automated External Defibrillator) as well as basic first aid for injuries and sudden illnesses.|Adults|10/14/08|10/16/08|6:00 - 10:00 PM|$50|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/8/2008| 192|First Aid and Adult CPR/AED|Teaches Adult CPR/AED (Automated External Defibrillator) above as well as basic first aid for injuries and sudden illnesses.|Adults|10/17/08|10/17/08|8:00 AM - 5:00 PM|$50|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/8/2008| 193|First Aid and Adult CPR/AED|Teaches Adult CPR/AED (Automated External Defibrillator) as well as basic first aid for injuries and sudden illnesses.|Adults|10/27/08|10/29/08|6:00 - 10:00 PM|$50|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/8/2008| 194|First Aid and Adult CPR/AED|Teaches Adult CPR/AED (Automated External Defibrillator) as well as basic first aid for injuries and sudden illnesses.|Adults|10/27/08|10/27/08|6:00 - 10:00 PM|$50|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/8/2008| 195|First Aid and Adult CPR/AED|Teaches Adult CPR/AED (Automated External Defibrillator) as well as basic first aid for injuries and sudden illnesses.|Adults|11/10/08|11/12/08|6:00 - 10:00 PM|$50|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/8/2008| 196|First Aid and Adult CPR/AED|Teaches Adult CPR/AED (Automated External Defibrillator) as well as basic first aid for injuries and sudden illnesses.|Adults|11/18/08|11/20/08|6:00 - 10:00 PM|$50|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/8/2008| 197|First Aid and Adult CPR/AED|Teaches Adult CPR/AED (Automated External Defibrillator) as well as basic first aid for injuries and sudden illnesses.|Adults|11/21/08|11/21/08|8:00 AM - 5:00 PM|$50|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/8/2008| 198|First Aid and Adult CPR/AED|Teaches Adult CPR/AED (Automated External Defibrillator) as well as basic first aid for injuries and sudden illnesses.|Adults|12/01/08|12/03/08|6:00 - 10:00 PM|$50|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/8/2008| 199|First Aid and Adult CPR/AED|Teaches Adult CPR/AED (Automated External Defibrillator) as well as basic first aid for injuries and sudden illnesses.|Adults|12/16/08|12/18/08|6:00 - 10:00 PM|$50|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/8/2008| 200|First Aid and Adult CPR/AED|Teaches Adult CPR/AED (Automated External Defibrillator) as well as basic first aid for injuries and sudden illnesses.|Adults|12/19/08|12/19/08|8:00 AM - 5:00 PM|$50|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/8/2008| 201|First Aid and Infant, Child and Adult CPR/AED|Teaches adult rescue breathing, choking procedures for adults and safely using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator); CPR techniques for adults, infants under 1 year of age) and children (ages 1-12); basic first aid for injuries and sudden illnesses. |Adults|10/10/08|10/10/08|8:00 AM - 5:30 PM|$60|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/9/2008| 202|First Aid and Infant, Child and Adult CPR/AED|Teaches adult rescue breathing, choking procedures for adults and safely using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator); CPR techniques for adults, infants under 1 year of age) and children (ages 1-12); basic first aid for injuries and sudden illnesses. |Adults|10/18/08|10/18/08|8:00 AM - 5:30 PM|$60|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/9/2008| 203|First Aid and Infant, Child and Adult CPR/AED|Teaches adult rescue breathing, choking procedures for adults and safely using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator); CPR techniques for adults, infants under 1 year of age) and children (ages 1-12); basic first aid for injuries and sudden illnesses. |Adults|10/21/08|10/28/08|6:00 - 10:00 PM|$60|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/9/2008| 204|First Aid and Infant, Child and Adult CPR/AED|Teaches adult rescue breathing, choking procedures for adults and safely using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator); CPR techniques for adults, infants under 1 year of age) and children (ages 1-12); basic first aid for injuries and sudden illnesses. |Adults|11/03/08|11/10/08|6:00 - 10:00 PM|$60|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/9/2008| 205|First Aid and Infant, Child and Adult CPR/AED|Teaches adult rescue breathing, choking procedures for adults and safely using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator); CPR techniques for adults, infants under 1 year of age) and children (ages 1-12); basic first aid for injuries and sudden illnesses. |Adults|11/07/08|11/07/08|8:00 AM - 5:30 PM|$60|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/9/2008| 206|First Aid and Infant, Child and Adult CPR/AED|Teaches adult rescue breathing, choking procedures for adults and safely using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator); CPR techniques for adults, infants under 1 year of age) and children (ages 1-12); basic first aid for injuries and sudden illnesses. |Adults|11/22/08|11/22/08|8:00 AM - 5:30 PM|$60|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/9/2008| 207|First Aid and Infant, Child and Adult CPR/AED|Teaches adult rescue breathing, choking procedures for adults and safely using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator); CPR techniques for adults, infants under 1 year of age) and children (ages 1-12); basic first aid for injuries and sudden illnesses. |Adults|12/02/08|12/09/08|6:00 - 10:00 PM|$60|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/9/2008| 208|First Aid and Infant, Child and Adult CPR/AED|Teaches adult rescue breathing, choking procedures for adults and safely using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator); CPR techniques for adults, infants under 1 year of age) and children (ages 1-12); basic first aid for injuries and sudden illnesses. |Adults|12/05/08|12/05/08|8:00 AM - 5:30 PM|$60|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/9/2008| 209|First Aid and Infant, Child and Adult CPR/AED|Teaches adult rescue breathing, choking procedures for adults and safely using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator); CPR techniques for adults, infants under 1 year of age) and children (ages 1-12); basic first aid for injuries and sudden illnesses. |Adults|12/20/08|12/20/08|8:00 AM - 5:30 PM|$60|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||4/28/2008|5/9/2008| 210|Fishing with a Pole|Grandparents, parents, mentors and kids will form special relationships during this fun-filled activity. We'll first look at pond life, then make an old-fashioned fishing pole and try fishing at Willow Springs.|Kids and Adults|10/18/08 |10/18/08|9:30 AM - 12:00 Noon|$5 (Reservations required; call 520-6745)|520-6745|Fountain Creek Nature Center|320 Peppergrass Lane|Fountain|CO|80817|||8/19/2008|8/19/2008| 211|Fit 4 Fun|Exercise in deeper water using high intensity moves to build endurance and strength.|Seniors|Fall 2008 (T and TH)|Fall, 2008|5:30 - 6:30 PM (Class held at: Aquatic and Fitness Center in Memorial Park, 385-5984)|$49.80 for 12 visits|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 212|Fit Ball|The fit ball is used to increase core stability, muscle strength and balance. The class incorporates hand-held weights and resistance bands for strength training. Access to a Fit Ball is desired.|Seniors|11/03/08|12/15/08|9:00 - 10:00 AM|$28/6 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 213|Florals in Watermedia|Discover the beauty of flowers painted in watercolor and/or acrylics. A different painting technique will be explored each week (glazing, wet and wet, negative painting, etc) along with ideas for creative compositions. Class demonstrations and individual instruction will encourage each student to develop their own artistic expression. |16 - Adult|09/25/08|10/30/08|1:00 - 3:00 PM|$117 ( Members $102)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/10/2008| 214|Fountain Creek Nature Adventures: Backyard Birds|Children agaes 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy stories, hands-on activities, crafts, and discovery time on the trail.|Call for information|11/26/08 |11/26/08|9:00 - 10:30 AM or 2:30 - 4:00 PM|$4 for each participant including adults and siblings (Reservations required; call 520-6745)|520-6745|Fountain Creek Nature Center|320 Peppergrass Lane|Fountain|CO|80817|||8/19/2008|8/20/2008| 215|Fountain Creek Nature Adventures: Bats|Children ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy stories, hands-on activities, crafts, and discovery time on the trail.|3-6 and Adults|10/22/08 |10/22/08|9:00 - 10:30 AM or 2:30 - 4:00 PM|$4 for each participant including adults and siblings (Reservations required; call 520-6745)|520-6745|Fountain Creek Nature Center|320 Peppergrass Lane|Fountain|CO|80817|||8/19/2008|8/19/2008| 216|Fountain Creek Nature Adventures: Busy Beavers|Children 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy stories, hands-on activities, crafts, and discovery time on the trail.|3 - 6 with parents|10/08/08 |10/08/08|9:00 - 10:30 AM or 2:30 - 4:00 PM|$4 for each participant including adults and siblings (Reservations required; call 520-6745)|520-6745|Fountain Creek Nature Center|320 Peppergrass Lane|Fountain|CO|80817|||8/19/2008|8/19/2008| 217|Fountain Creek Nature Adventures: Gobbler Talk|Children ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy stories, hands-on activities, crafts, and discovery time on the trail.|3 - 6 and Adults|11/12/08 |11/12/08|9:00 - 10:30 AM or 2:30 - 4:00 PM|$4 for each participant including adults and siblings (Reservations required; call 520-6745)|520-6745|Fountain Creek Nature Center|320 Peppergrass Lane|Fountain|CO|80817|||8/19/2008|8/20/2008| 218|Fountain Creek Nature Adventures: Kids Outdoors|Children ages 4-6, with an adult, will enjoy stories, hands-on acitvities, crafts, and discovery time on the trail.|4 - 6 and parents|10/04/08 |10/04/08|10:30 AM - 12:00 Noon|$4 (Reservations required; call 520-6745)|520-6745|Fountain Creek Nature Center|320 Peppergrass Lane|Fountain|CO|80817|||8/19/2008|8/19/2008| 219|Fun with Fossils|After examining fossil samples and exploring the processes that formed them, we will create our own ''fossilized'' imprints from the remains of present-day plants and animals.|Call for information|11/22/08 |11/22/08|10:00 - 11:30 AM |$5 (Reservations required; call 520-6745)|520-6745|Fountain Creek Nature Center|320 Peppergrass Lane|Fountain|CO|80817|||8/19/2008|8/20/2008| 220|Fundamental Drawing|Emphasis will be on learning how to “see” as it relates to making a strong, convincing drawing. Learn to create three-dimensional forms in space on a two-dimensional surface. In addition to classroom exercises, study the drawings from artists of many eras to see how they worked and what made their drawings strong.|16 - Adult|09/26/08|11/14/08|9:30 - 11:30 AM|$145 ( Members $130)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/10/2008| 221|GED for Families|This is an individualized class for parents of children from 6 weeks of age through 2 years. This class addresses all subjects needed for GED test preparation.|Adults|||9-1:00 PM ( Monday through Friday)|Free|520-2701|D-11 Adult and Family Education|Tesla Educational Opportunity Center, 2560 International Circle|Colorado Springs|CO||||10/3/2001|9/3/2004| 222|GED For Free|Free GED online preparation course, as well as practice tests.|Teen and up||||Free of charge|||||||www.gedforfree.com/||10/27/2007|10/27/2007| 223|GED Prep at FREE-ED. NET|This site offers free GED preparation through the internet. The program is a 74-unit study plan that covers every topic required for passing the GED exams. New classes begin on the first Sunday of each month. Enrollment for new classes opens one month prior to the starting date. NOTE: You cannot take the official GED Tests online; you must go to an Official Testing Center.|Teen and up||||Free of charge|||||||free-ed.net/free-ed/GED/||10/27/2007|10/27/2007| 224|GED Preparation Class|This class is provided through the Teen Self-Sufficiency Program (DHS).|Teens|Call for information||2:00 - 5:15 PM (T & Th)|Call for information|385-7920|Teen Resource Center (West Center for Intergenerational Learning)|25 N. 20th Street|Colorado Springs|CO||||4/19/2005|4/19/2005| 225|GED Preparation/Adult Basic Education|Provides an opportunity for adult learners to supplement or complete their basic education skills.|Adults|Call for information||Call for information|Call for information|328-2975|Adult & Family Education Center|917 E. Moreno Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80905|||10/24/2003|10/24/2003| 226|GEDonline|GEDonline is the first continuing adult education website dedicated to helping you prepare online for the GED High School Equivalency Diploma Test. |Teen and up||||$65 for 4 months, $10 per month after that.|||||||www.gedonline.org/||10/27/2007|10/27/2007| 227|Gemstone Faceting|Students will learn to cut and polish transparent gemstones. Practice first on glass and then on colored gemstones. Learn a variety of cuts and shapes.|Seniors|09/08/08|10/27/08|1:00 - 3:30 PM|$38/6 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|8/20/2008| 228|Genealogy on the Internet|Start searching your family history using Internet resources.|18 and up|Call PPLD for times and locations|||Free of charge|389-8968|Pikes Peak Library District|20 N. Cascade Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|ppld.org||7/21/2008|7/21/2008| 229|Geometric Patterning in Nature|Delve into the world of geometric and organic patterns, creating a beautifully patterned modern art piece generated from innovative materials. Visits to the Fine Arts Center galleries will provide a valuable resource of inspiration.|16 - Adult|09/25/08|10/30/08|6:00 - 8:00 PM|$117 ( Members $102)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/10/2008| 230|Goodwill Industries Career Development Center|Goodwill provides employment training for disabled and economically disadvantaged individuals. It also provides case management, job placement, child care licensing, family preservation and GED preparation; it also implements Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP).|Adults (Disabled and economically disadvantaged adults)|Call for information||8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (M - F)|Free of charge (For case management, GED, job placement and family preservation, referrals must come from El Paso County Department of Human Services. Anyone can apply for LEAP assistance.)|444-5000|Goodwill Industries|17 N. Spruce Street|Colorado Springs|CO|80905|www.goodwill.org/colosprings||4/18/2005|4/18/2005| 231|Hand Building & Throwing|A class for Intermediate hand building and advanced wheel throwing. Be there - or miss all the fun!!|Seniors|09/12/08|11/14/08|4:00 - 8:00 PM|$64/8 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|8/20/2008| 232|Hatha Yoga|Yoga can help you to increase your energy, overcome stress, regain your flexibility and strength, while focusing on the mind-body connection and breath awareness. Open energy flow, release strain and physical fatigue and increase mental awareness! Please bring a blanket and a mat.|Adults|Fall 2008|Fall 2008|6:00 - 7:30 PM|$25 per session|391-3515|Widefield Community Education and Recreation Services|705 Aspen Drive|Colorado Springs|CO|80911|cc.wsd3.org||9/11/2008|9/11/2008| 233|Heart of a Woman|Learn the general risk factors for women and heart disease and what the risk factors mean. Create strategies to control those risk factors and learn what the signs of a heart attack in a woman are. Included is: Fasting total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglyceride and glucose screening, blood pressure check, body fat analysis, height, weight, waist measurement and heart risk questionnaire.|Adults|11/12/08|11/12/08|5:30 - 7:00 PM|$45.00 Includes Screenings |444-2273|Memorial HealthLink|5360 N. Academy Blvd., Suite 220|Colorado Springs|CO|80918|||6/17/2008|6/17/2008| 234|Hors d'Oeuvres|Whether you are hosting a formal cocktail party or an impromptu gathering of friends, a selection of finger foods is always a welcome addition. You'll learn to prepare a tempting array of hors d'oeuvres that are appealing to the eye as well as delicious to eat. On the menu: Asparagus Goat Cheese Tart, Corn Cakes with Smoked Salmon and Creme Fraiche, Spicy Eggplant Dip with Parmesan Toasts and Figs, Prosciutto and St. Andre Cheese.|Adults|11/17/08|11/17/08|6:30 - 8:30 PM|$45|593-0261|Williams-Sonoma|The Shops at the Briargate, 1885 Briargate Pkwy|Colorado Springs|CO|80920|||8/6/2008|8/6/2008| 235|How to Build Your Own Web Page|Do you have something you want to tell the world? Learn some basic steps to build your own Web page on the Internet. Students should have computer skills and an understanding of the Internet. Students will need to bring their own flash drive to transport materials to home computers.|Seniors|11/13/08|12/11/08|12:00 - 2:00 PM|$9/4 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|8/22/2008| 236|I Just Don't ''Get'' Contemporary Art|Have you ever wondered what the heck you’re looking at when standing in front of a piece of contemporary art? View and discuss the art world since World War II including painting, sculpture, photography, installation, multi-media and other media. Explore the artists, movements, ideas, theories and art-making practices that lead up to art of the past 70 years through works on view in the galleries and through slides and videos. Class meets in the Fine Arts Center lobby.|Adults|09/24/08|10/15/08|6:00 - 7:00 PM|$73 ( Members $58)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/10/2008| 237|ID Theft: How Criminals Use Your Social Security Number|Learn how identity thieves access and use your social security number. No fee, registration required. Presented by CSPD Det. Mark Beck.|Seniors|11/20/08|11/20/08|10:00 - 11:30 AM|Free of charge; registration required|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/9/2008| 238|Improv: A Useful Introduction|Enjoy an introduction to the true art of improvisation. Learn some of the techniques used in different forms and some great games you’ve seen and loved. Listening, instinct and creative thinking are important for actors and business people alike … and it's fun! |16 - Adult|09/24/08|11/12/08|6:30 - 8:30 PM|$193 (Members $178) |475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/11/2008| 239|Infant Massage & Nurturing Touch|Infant massage offers lifelong benefits by deepening bonding and nurturing, relaxing and soothing the baby and relieving colic or gas. Massage also helps develop and enhance loving communication between parents and child. The infant should be between three weeks and eight months at the beginning of the course. This is a four-week course. Bring a bed size pillow.|Adults|10/09/08|10/30/08|6:00 - 7:30 PM|$35 per couple|444-2273|Memorial HealthLink|5360 N. Academy Blvd., Suite 220|Colorado Springs|CO|80918|||6/17/2008|6/17/2008| 240|Infant, Child and Adult CPR/AED|Teaches adult rescue breathing, choking procedures for adults and safely using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), as well as CPR techniques for infants (under 1 year of age) and children (ages 1-12). |Adults|10/20/08|10/22/08|6:00 - 10:00 PM|$50|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street |Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||5/8/2008|5/8/2008| 241|Infant, Child and Adult CPR/AED|Teaches adult rescue breathing, choking procedures for adults and safely using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), as well as CPR techniques for infants (under 1 year of age) and children (ages 1-12). |Adults|11/04/08|11/06/08|6:00 - 10:00 PM|$50|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street |Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||5/8/2008|5/8/2008| 242|Infant, Child and Adult CPR/AED|Teaches adult rescue breathing, choking procedures for adults and safely using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), as well as CPR techniques for infants (under 1 year of age) and children (ages 1-12). |Adults|12/08/08|12/10/08|6:00 - 10:00 PM|$50|632-3563 |Pikes Peak Red Cross|1040 S. 8th Street |Colorado Springs|CO||www.pparc.org||5/8/2008|5/8/2008| 243|Insights to Drawing|Cultivate your unique abilities learning and practicing fundamentals of drawing. Learn to see more objectively and draw in your own individual manner. Ask for a supply list at front desk.|Seniors|09/11/08|10/16/08|4:30 - 6:00 PM|$40/6 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|8/22/2008| 244|Inspired Vision: Creative Life 2-Day Workshop|Discover your inner voice. Write, draw, paint with pastels, and collage a journey of self expression. Breath-work, guided meditation, visualization techniques and relaxation will be woven through the weekend.|16 - Adult|10/03/08|10/04/08|4:00 - 7:00 PM (10/03); 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (10/04)|$96 ( Members $81)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/10/2008| 245|Inspired Vision: Creative Life 2-Day Workshop|Discover your inner voice. Write, draw, paint with pastels, and collage a journey of self expression. Breath-work, guided meditation, visualization techniques and relaxation will be woven through the weekend.|16 - Adult|10/17/08|10/18/08|4:00 - 7:00 PM (10/17); 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (10/18)|$96 ( Members $81)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/10/2008| 246|Intaglio Printing I|Learn the process of creating an intaglio print! Receive step-by-step instructions on how to make original prints. Intaglio printing involves etching grooved lines into a copper plate, filling the groves with ink, wiping away the excess ink and printing the inked plate on paper. The result is a truly unique piece of art all your own! There will be a $30 materials fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class. Class includes one printmaking open studio session.|16 - Adult|09/25/08|10/16/08|6:00 - 9:00 PM|$138 ( Members $123)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/11/2008| 247|Intaglio Printing II|Take intaglio printing to the next level! Receive step-by-step instructions on how to use different techniques to add dimension, texture and creativity to your original prints. You will learn how to use soft ground, sugar-lift, copier toner and more. Prerequisite: some experience with intaglio printing. Course includes one printmaking open studio session. There will be a $10 materials fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class.|16 - Adult|10/23/08|11/13/08|6:00 - 9:00 PM|$159 ( Members $144)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/11/2008| 248|Intermediate Knitting|Work on knitting projects while advancing your skill level. There’s nothing like a ''hand knit'' item.|Seniors|09/15/08|11/03/08|9:30 - 11:30 AM|$32/8 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|8/21/2008| 249|Intermediate Microsoft Excel |Students must have access to a computer at home that contains the Microsoft Excel program and have taken a beginner class. Students will learn to create a variety of spreadsheets and study how they are used for various applications.|Seniors|09/08/08|10/06/08|9:00 - 11:00 AM|$11/5 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 250|Intermediate Microsoft Excel |Students must have access to a computer at home that contains the Microsoft Excel program and have taken a beginner class. Students will learn to create a variety of spreadsheets and study how they are used for various applications.|Seniors|10/20/08|11/17/08|9:00 - 11:00 AM|$11/5 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 251|Intermediate Microsoft Word|Learn advanced features of Microsoft Word, including tables, columns, and formatting documents. Prerequisites: experience using a mouse, keyboard, Internet, and Introduction to Microsoft Word.|18 and up|Call PPLD for dates and locations||Call PPLD for times and locations|Free of charge|389-8968|Pikes Peak Library District|20 N. Cascade Ave.|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.ppld.org||10/17/2006|11/7/2007| 252|Intermediate Microsoft Word|Students must have taken the Computer Skills for Beginners and Beginning Word classes before taking this class.|Seniors|09/22/08|10/13/08|1:00 - 3:00 PM|$9/4 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 253|Intermediate Studio|For the intermediate painter – oil and acrylic. The goal of the class is to get coached in style and expression in a studio setting.|16 - Adult|09/25/08|10/30/08|6:00 - 8:00 PM|$117 ( Members $102)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/10/2008| 254|Intermediate Wheelthrowing|The wheel – continued! Improve your basic wheelthrowing skills and technical understanding of clay, while exploring new forms and functions. Previous wheelthrowing experience a must. |12 - 15|09/24/08|12/03/08|4:00 - 6:00 PM|$178 ( Members $163)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/10/2008| 255|International Folk Dance|Students will learn folk dances from many countries and will have the opportunity to perform in exhibitions at community facilities and events.|Seniors|09/09/08|10/14/08|1:00 - 3:00 PM|$10/6 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 256|International Folk Dance|Students will learn folk dances from many countries and will have the opportunity to perform in exhibitions at community facilities and events.|Seniors|10/28/08|12/16/08|1:00 - 3:00 PM|$10/6 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 257|Internet Basics|Gain experience using the Internet and learn to search effectively for information. Prerequisites: Computers 101 or experience using a computer mouse and keyboard.|18 and up|Call PPLD for dates and locations||Call PPLD for times and locations|Free of charge|389-8968|Pikes Peak Library District|20 N. Cascade Ave.|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.ppld.org||10/17/2006|10/17/2006| 258|Introduction to Bridge|This class is designed for beginning players or those who feel a need to update their fundamentals of Bidding, Play and Defense. After completion you should be comfortable playing Social Bridge or Duplicate Bridge in the novice games at the Colorado Springs Bridge Center|Adults|08/19/08|10/07/08|7:00 - 9:00 PM|$80|598-5249|Mike Nussbaum|3441 Plantation Grove|Colorado Springs|CO|80920||mikenussb@hotmail.com|7/28/2008|7/28/2008| 259|Introduction to Bridge|This class is designed for beginning players or those who feel a need to update their fundamentals of Bidding, Play and Defense. After completion you should be comfortable playing Social Bridge or Duplicate Bridge in the novice games at the Colorado Springs Bridge Center|Adults|09/10/08|10/29/08|1:30 - 3:30 PM|$80|598-5249|Mike Nussbaum|3441 Plantation Grove|Colorado Springs|CO|80920||mikenussb@hotmail.com|7/28/2008|7/28/2008| 260|Introduction to English Country Dance I|This class is an introduction to the terminology and basic moves of English Country Dance. Participants should be able to walk briskly. Partners are not necessary.|Seniors|11/03/08|12/08/08|10:00 - 11:30 AM|$10/6 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 261|Introduction to Microsoft Word|Learn to write, edit, and save documents. Prerequisites: Computers 101 and experience using a mouse and keyboard.|18 and up|Call PPLD for information||Call PPLD for times and locations|Free of charge|389-8968|Pikes Peak Library District|20 N. Cascade Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.ppld.org||11/7/2007|11/7/2007| 262|Introduction to Pastel Drawing and Painting|A beginner’s course in the fine art of pastels; learn the basic techniques and fundamentals to help build a strong foundation for further explorations into this medium. Experiment with a variety of pastels from chalk to oil and examine a few methods of application by using fingers, stubs, brushes, erasers, linseed oil and shams. Get ready for an exciting adventure.|Adults|10/21/08|10/30/08|9:30 - 11:30 AM|$89 ( Members $74)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/10/2008| 263|Introduction to Precious Metal Clay 1-Day Workshop|Create original jewelry in fine silver; no prior experience with metalwork required. Be amazed at what you can create in just one day. You’ll create 1-3 finished pieces of jewelry by the end of the day. There will be a $55 materials fee for clay and use of tools, payable to the instructor on day of class.|Adults|10/04/08|10/04/08|9:30 AM - 4:00 PM|$108 ( Members $93)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/11/2008| 264|Introduction to Precious Metal Clay 1-Day Workshop|Create original jewelry in fine silver; no prior experience with metalwork required. Be amazed at what you can create in just one day. You’ll create 1-3 finished pieces of jewelry by the end of the day. There will be a $55 materials fee for clay and use of tools, payable to the instructor on day of class.|Adults|10/25/08|10/25/08|9:30 AM - 4:00 PM|$108 ( Members $93)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/11/2008| 265|Introduction to Precious Metal Clay 1-Day Workshop|Create original jewelry in fine silver; no prior experience with metalwork required. Be amazed at what you can create in just one day. You’ll create 1-3 finished pieces of jewelry by the end of the day. There will be a $55 materials fee for clay and use of tools, payable to the instructor on day of class.|Adults|11/15/08|11/15/08|9:30 AM - 4:00 PM|$108 ( Members $93)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/11/2008| 266|Introduction to Printmaking|A basic introduction to the art of printmaking; Intaglio, collograph, monotype, relief printing and more. Class discussions and visits to the Fine Arts Center will also be included for inspiration. Learn all about what printmaking has to offer! Class includes one printmaking open studio session.|16 - Adult|09/24/08|12/03/08|6:00 - 9:00 PM|$264 ( Members $249)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/11/2008| 267|Introduction to Scanners|Students should already possess basic computer skills. This class will cover the scanner basics such as how to buy, setup, and use a scanner with a computer. Picture scanning and saving documents and pictures in compressed formats will be demonstrated.|Seniors|11/13/08|11/20/08|2:30 - 4:30 PM|$6/2 classes|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 268|Introduction to Scanners|Students should already possess basic computer skills. This class will cover the scanner basics such as how to buy, setup, and use a scanner with a computer. Picture scanning and saving documents and pictures in compressed formats will be demonstrated.|Seniors|12/04/08|12/11/08|2:30 - 4:30 PM|$6/2 classes|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 269|Introduction to the Internet|We strongly recommend that students already possess basic computer skills.|Seniors|09/12/08|10/03/08|9:00 - 11:00 AM|$9/4 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 270|Introduction to the Internet|We strongly recommend that students already possess basic computer skills.|Seniors|11/18/08|12/09/08|9:00 - 11:00 AM|$9/4 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 271|Introduction to Tile Making|This class is a basic approach to tile construction that can be adapted to practical personal projects. Participants will be asked to create a unique image and then transform it to clay. Emphasis will be on designs for inside or outside (i.e. patios) the home.|Seniors|10/06/08|11/10/08|9:30 - 11:30 AM|$50/6 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|8/20/2008| 272|Introduction to Watercolor 1-Day Workshop|Have fun learning the basics of this beautiful and exciting medium in a relaxed and supportive environment. The workshop will cover fundamental watercolor techniques along with creative applications that make this medium unique. Demonstrations and individual help will show how these methods can be incorporated into beautiful landscape paintings. A great way to give watercolor a try!|16 - Adult|11/01/08|11/01/08|9:00 AM - 3:00 PM|$75 ( Members $60)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/10/2008| 273|Introductory Pilates|Want better posture, balance, core strength and energy? Pilates increases strength and flexibility, increases lung capacity and circulation.|Seniors|11/03/08|12/10/08|4:45 - 5:45 PM|$26/6 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 274|Investment Tools at Your Library|Learn to research company information and follow company or mutual fund performance. Sources include Value Line and Morningstar, subscription databases on the Library's website, and other Internet sites.|18 and up|Call PPLD for dates and locations||Call PPLD for times and locations|Free of charge|389-8968|Pikes Peak Library District|20 N. Cascade Ave.|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.ppld.org||10/17/2006|11/7/2007| 275|Italian Conversational Language Class|This class focuses on conversational Italian for travel and dining while in Italy. Handouts are included. Call Fratelli Ristorante Italiano for class reservations.|Adults|Monday evenings||5:30 - 6:30 PM|$5 (plus cost of any food or wine ordered)|575-9571 (ask for Kim Palomba)|Fratelli Ristorante Italiano|124 N. Nevada|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|||8/7/2008|8/7/2008| 276|Italian-Style Family Dinner|Gather friends and family around the table and serve a hearty family-style dinner in the Italian tradition. Our menu, from our Outdoor Entertaining book, features some beloved Italian flavors. On the menu: Caprese Salad, Roasted Cauliflower with Green Olives, Rosemary-Sage Pork Tenderloin with Pancetta and Fried Capers and Cappuccino Granita.|Adults|10/20/08|10/20/08|6:30 - 8:30 PM|$45|593-0261|Williams-Sonoma|The Shops at the Briargate, 1885 Briargate Pkwy|Colorado Springs|CO|80920|||8/6/2008|8/6/2008| 277|Keeping Mom and Baby Healthy And Safe|In this class, participants will learn to keep mom and baby healthy and safe. Topics include assessment and care of common infant illnesses, choosing a doctor, when to call the doctor, immunizations, and colic. Also, find out how to create a safe environment for your infant and toddler by childproofing your home and learning about poisons, firearms, choking, drowning and vehicle safety.|Adults|12/11/08|12/11/08|6:00 - 8:00 PM|$20 per couple|444-2273|Memorial HealthLink|5360 N. Academy Blvd., Suite 220|Colorado Springs|CO|80918|||6/17/2008|6/17/2008| 278|Kids and the Potters Wheel|Be introduced to wheelthrowing methods of working with clay. Learn to create forms such as bowls and mugs, as well as decorate and glaze your finished pieces. Explore your own ideas on the wheel, and use handbuilding techniques to enhance your work.|11 - 15|09/25/08|11/13/08|4:00 - 6:00 PM|$150 ( Members $135)|475-2444|Bemis School of Art|818 Pelham Place|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.csfineartscenter.org||9/9/2008|9/9/2008| 279|Kids Night Out: Fun in the Fall|Children ages 6-12 will learn about natural changes in the fall, eat a pizza dinner, take a night hike, make a craft, and more. |6 - 12|11/07/08|11/07/08|5:00 - 9:00 PM|$12/members; $15/non-members (Reservations required, 520-6387)|520-6387|Bear Creek Nature Center|245 Bear Creek Road|Colorado Springs|CO|80906|||8/20/2008|8/20/2008| 280|Kids Outdoors Nature Discovery Photo Shoot|Kids of all ages are invited to bring their digital camera, learn great tips for nature photography and then capture awesome photos to share with the group. Please also bring your USB connector.|Kids of all ages|10/04/08 |10/04/08|1:00 - 3:30 PM|$4 (Reservations required; call 520-6745)|520-6745|Fountain Creek Nature Center|320 Peppergrass Lane|Fountain|CO|80817|||8/19/2008|8/19/2008| 281|Kripalu Yoga|This class is a well-rounded exercise experience that is great for increasing flexibility, releasing tension, enlivening the spine, and gentle strengthening. There is no need to be especially strong or flexible to receive the full benefits.|Seniors|10/27/08|12/11/08|3:30 - 4:30 PM|$23/6 weeks|385-5933|Colorado Springs Senior Center|1514 N. Hancock Avenue|Colorado Springs|CO|80903|www.springsgov.com||8/20/2008|9/8/2008| 282|Lean, Mean, Green Machines: Conifer ID and Care|Let's meet the evergreens that add so much to your landscape in all 4 seasons. The natives and the introduced conifers that like our climate vary widely in height, color, and water requirements.|Adults|10/21/08|10/21/08|6:30 - 8:30 PM|$8|636-8923|CSU Cooperative Extension|305 Union Blvd.|Colorado Springs|CO|80910|||8/6/2008|8/6/2008| 283|Lean, Mean, Green Machines: Conifer ID and Care|Let's meet the evergreens that add so much to your landscape in all 4 seasons. The natives and the introduced conifers that like our climate vary widely in height, color, and water requirements.|Adults|10/23/08|10/23/08|2:00 - 4:00 PM|$8|636-8923|CSU Cooperative Extension|305 Union Blvd.|Colorado Springs|CO|80910|||8/6/2008|8/6/2008| 284|Learn English I|Introduction to English in this Monday/Friday class.|Adults|01/05/09|08/21/09|8:30 - 10:30 AM (Registration 01/05, 8 AM)|Free of charge|491-6281 or 531-6333, x.2223|Pikes Peak Library District (Ruth Holley Branch)|685 N. Murray Blvd.|Colorado Springs|CO|80915|||7/23/2008|7/23/2008| 285|Learn English I|Introduction to English in this Monday/Friday class.|Adults|08/31/09|04/20/10|8:30 - 10:30 AM (Registration 08/31, 8 AM)|Free of charge|491-6281 or 531-6333, x.2223|Pikes Peak Library District (Ruth Holley Branch)|685 N. Murray Blvd.|Colorado Springs|CO|80915|||7/23/2008|7/23/2008| 286|Learn English I|Introduction to English in this Monday/Friday class.|Adults|04/27/09|12/11/09|11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Registration 04/27, 10 AM)|Free of charge|491-6281 or 531-6333, x.2223|Pikes Peak Library District (Ruth Holley Branch)|685 N. Murray Blvd.|Colorado Springs|CO|80915|||7/23/2008|7/23/2008| 287|Learn English I|Introduction to English in this Tuesday/Thursday class.|Adults|03/03/09|10/16/09|6:30 - 8:30 PM (Registration 03/03, 6 PM)|Free of charge|491-6281 or 531-6333, x.2223|Pikes Peak Library District (Sand Creek Branch)|1821 S. Academy Blvd.|Colorado Springs|CO|80916|||7/23/2008|7/23/2008| 288|Learn English I|Introduction to English in this Tuesday/Thursday class.|Adults|10/19/09|06/20/10|6:30 - 8:30 PM (Registration 10/19, 6 PM)|Free of charge|491-6281 or 531-6333, x.2223|Pikes Peak Library District (Sand Creek Branch)|1821 S. Academy Blvd.|Colorado Springs|CO|80916|||7/23/2008|7/23/2008| 289|Learn English I|Introduction to English in this Monday/Friday class.|Adults|09/05/08|04/24/09|11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Registration options: 08/25, 11 AM; or 08/30, 10 AM; or 09/05 10 AM)|Free of charge|491-6281 or 531-6333, x.2223|Pikes Peak Library District (Ruth Holley Branch)|685 N. Murray Blvd.|Colorado Springs|CO|80915|||7/23/2008|7/23/2008| 290|Learn English II|Beginning level English in this Monday evening class.|Adults|01/05/09|04/24/09|6:30 - 8:30 PM (Registration 01/05, 6 PM)|Free of charge|491-6281 or 531-6333, x.2223|Pikes Peak Library District (Ruth Holley Branch)|685 N. Murray Blvd.|Colorado Springs|CO|80915|||7/23/2008|7/23/2008| 291|Learn English II|Beginning level English in this Monday evening class.|Adults|04/27/09|08/21/09|6:30 - 8:30 PM (Registration 04/27, 6 PM)|Free of cha