Computer classes. Retirement planning. Spanish. Pottery.
These are just a few of the classes that will be offered by the Office of Continuing Education at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, during the 2006 spring semester.
Jacques Grant will lead an LSAT review from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21.
This course takes one day and provides the theory and practice essential to achieving a high LSAT score. It focuses exclusively on logical and analytical reasoning skills.
The cost of the class is $180.
The Senior Wellness program consists of exercises utilizing chair, land, and water applicants. It is held each Monday, Wednesday, Friday, beginning Jan. 23. It will continue through May 5.
Water exercise will be held from 9 to 9:45 a.m. and 10 to 10:45 a.m. Land exercise is from 8 to 8:45 a.m.
The cost of the class is $60 for one course and $80 for two courses. Senior Wellness is led by Sandi Alston.
Aquacize will be offered from 6:10 to 7 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday beginning Jan. 24. The course will end on May 4.
This class includes a wide variety of water exercises that provide for cardiovascular conditioning, toning, and strengthening of muscles. Flotation devices will be provided for deep water exercises.
The cost of the class is $60, and it will be taught by Sandi Alston.
Figure Drawing will be offered from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday Jan. 31 – Feb. 23 or March 7 – 30.
Participants will draw, paint, and/or sculpt the human form. Poses will be draped and undraped. Students will study the anatomy of the model in respect to the skeletal composition. Artists must be 18 or older.
The cost of the class is $100, and it will be taught by James Thomas.
Landscape Design will be offered from 7 to 9 p.m. each Thursday beginning Feb. 2.
This class is designed for homeowners interested in self improving the appearance and value of their property. Topics will include planning and installing new flowerbeds; updating existing flowerbeds; how and when to prune landscape plants; and a question-and-answer session.
The class will be taught by an Arkansas Master Gardener, who is also a licensed landscape contractor and a certified Arkansas Nursery Person.
The cost of the class is $40.
Creative Dramatics for Children will be offered from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. each Monday beginning Feb. 6. The class will continue through March 13.
Children will explore their creative side with group exercises for the imagination that leads to a performance of a play participants help create. The class is for children ages 9 to 12.
The cost of the class is $35, and it will be led by Janet Rider-Babbitt.
An Introduction to Computers for Adults class will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each Thursday beginning March 2. The class will continue through March 23.
This class is designed to introduce students to computer terminology, the use of hardware and software, and a sample of the Internet, Windows, and Word. It is intended for beginners.
The cost of the class is $40, and it will be taught by Antonio Hoof.
Carl Bailey will lead a Basic Floral Design course from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each Tuesday beginning March 7. The class will continue through March 28.
Principles of floral arranging, including bow typing and arranging fresh and silk flowers, will be demonstrated. Participants are asked to bring scissors and wire cutters. Fresh flowers and greenery will be furnished.
The cost of the class is $50.
Barbara Boudreaux will teach an introductory course on Microsoft Access, a relational database management system that allows users to store, organize, and easily retrieve information.
The class will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, or Saturday, March 11.
With this Windows software, participants will learn how to develop a database from beginning to end as well as locate the information needed using filters and queries.
The cost of the class is $55 plus a book.
The AARP Driver Safety course is designed to teach students how to compensate for age-related physical changes, vision changes, hearing changes, etc., and how these changes affect driving.
The course will be offered from 1 to 5 p.m. on Monday, March 20, and Wednesday, March 22.
The class will also discuss recognition of road signs by shape and color, what to do during tire failure, and many other driving-related situations. This is a classroom setting and no tests are given. The classes are enjoyable as well as informative. Participants must pre-register.
The cost of the class is $10, and it will be led by Bob Williams.
Dr. David Ashby, the Peoples Bank Professor of Economics at SAU, will advise people about investing for retirement. This course will cover the basics of retirement planning from calculating how much is needed, to what type of accounts to use, to where to invest the money. Participants will learn how to save income taxes while saving for retirement. The class will also look at how mutual funds can simplify the whole process.
This class will be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4.
There is no charge to participate in this course.
Children ages 8 to 11 can take part in Beginning Spanish Kids that will be offered from 6 to 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday, beginning April 4. The course will continue through April 25.
This course will provide an introduction to the Spanish language. Emphasis will be on colors, numbers, and other basic skills. Sessions will be informal with a lot of student participation.
The cost of the class is $45, and it will be taught by Ginger Herzog.
Students ages 16 and above will receive expert instruction, demonstration, and presentation of various techniques and tools of pottery/ceramics.
The class will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday beginning April 4.
The cost of the class is $125 plus materials, and it will be led by James Thomas.
Cake Decorating for Adults will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. each Thursday beginning April 6. It will continue through April 27.
Participants will learn basic skills and techniques of cake decorating. This course includes tips for a variety of embellishments, including borders, flowers, special effects, and more. Also, the class will include a discussion of colors, cake mixes, and icing recipes. All materials will be supplied for use in the class.
The cost of the class is $60, and will be taught by Shirley Berry.
Scuba Diving and Scuba Diving Refresher courses will be offered from 5 to 7 p.m. each Monday and Thursday beginning April 13. The classes will continue through May 11.
In the scuba diving course, participants will obtain the knowledge and skills required to become a P.A.D.I. certified diver. The Professional Association of Diving Instructors is the largest and most recognized training program in the world. The course consists of classroom, pool sessions, and open water checkouts at Lake DeGray.
The cost of this course is $239 and that includes equipment rental and textbook.
In the refresher course, divers can refresh their skills to build confidence and proficiency under the supervision of P.A.D.I. professionals.
The cost of the refresher course is $75 and that includes equipment rental.
Both classes will be led by Clay Raborn.
For more information or to register for any of the classes offered by the Office of Continuing Education at SAU, call 870-235-4005.
