The Office of Community Education at Southern Arkansas University has an interesting array of more than 10 affordable non-credit class options available for the public this fall.
To register for the following classes, simply email Caroline Waller at carolinewaller@saumag.edu, call 870-235-4006, or register online. Class reservations are not final until the fee has been paid.
Scuba Diving for Beginners
Obtain the knowledge and skills required to become a P.A.D.I certified instructor. The Professional Association of Diving Instructors is the largest and most prestigious training program in the world. The course consists of classroom, pool sessions, and open water checkouts (Lake DeGray). Minimum age is 10. Class is limited to 6 students.
- Dates: August 28 – December 4
- Day: Monday
- Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.
- Location: SAU Pool
- Instructor: Clay Raborn
- Fee: $300 (equipment included)
Scuba Diving Refresher Course
Divers can refresh their skills that build confidence and proficiency under the supervision of a P.A.D.I. professional. Class size is limited.
- Dates: August 28 – December 4
- Day: Monday
- Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.
- Location: SAU Pool
- Instructor: Clay Raborn
- Fee: $150 (equipment included)
Get Fit with Aquacize!
Enjoy the benefits of a low-impact workout while socializing with friends. Using water resistance, you will enhance your flexibility, muscle balance, and cardiovascular fitness to develop a healthier you. Ideal for all fitness levels. Whether you want to expand your fitness skills or develop them; this class is perfect for you!
- Dates: August 29 – December 7
- Days: Tuesday and Thursday
- Location: SAU Pool
- Instructor: Chris Wilson
- Fee: $65
Yoga Fusion
Traditional postures for stress relief and restoration mixed with power flow and core. This SAU exclusive class will provide a fun blend of yoga that’s a low impact workout combined with strength and stretching. Whether you need to work off tension, increase your strength, or simply relax, this class is perfect for you! Class is suitable for all experience levels.
- Dates: September 12 – October 31
- Day: Tuesday
- Time: 5:45 – 6:45 p.m.
- Location: MBITC Building
- Instructor: Krystle Crumpler
- Fee: $60
Real Estate Workshops for Brokers and Sales Agents
These workshops have been approved by the State Real Estate Commission for seven hours of continuing education credit. Danny Been, Principal Broker with Danali Real Estate and Arkansas Real Estate School will host two workshops. The first workshop is for active brokers while the second workshop is for sales agents.
- Dates: Thursday, September 21 and Friday, September 22
- Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (1 Hour Lunch Break)
- Location: Magale 220
- Instructor: Danny Been, Principal Broker – Danali Real Estate
- Fee: $70
Sugar Cookie Decorating – Autumn Theme
This course is an introduction to the art of decorative cookies. The instructor will explain the basic cookie decorating tools, bags, and tips. She will demonstrate how to properly outline, flood, and decorate cookies. You will get to practice basic outlining, flooding, and decorative piping on Fall themed cookies. The fee includes 1 dozen cookies and take home icing. Class size is limited to 12.
- Dates: Tuesday, September 26
- Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Overstreet Hall, Room 301
- Instructor: Amanda Blanchard – Cookie Doughmain
- Fee: $50 per class
Maximizing and Protecting Your Wealth Series
Would you like to know how your money actually works? In these classes we will teach simple philosophies behind the elements of protection, savings and growth, thereby helping you achieve maximum financial potential as opposed to just short term goals. Each session will concentrate on one area of your financial world during the accumulation and/or distribution phase and Illustrate the reality of how money actually works, simplify financial complexities, allow you to own your financial journey, and position you to maximize and protect your wealth through processes that instill financial clarity, and allow more financial confidence. Class minimum is 6 students.
- Dates:
- Tuesday, September 26 – The Value of Protection
- Thursday, September 28 – Why We Save and How Much
- Tuesday, October 10 – When Is the Time to Step into the Growth Market?
- Thursday, October 12 – Retirement Income – Transitioning from Accumulation to Distribution
- Tuesday, October 24 – Social Security – Required Mandatory Distribution’s Workshop
- Thursday, October 26 – The PS&G Model – Coordinating Your Financial Life
- Days: Tuesday and Thursday
- Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Donald W. Reynolds Center Room 210
- Instructor: Beth Freudenburg, Wealth Curator and Financial Strategist
- Fee: $15 per class or $75 for entire semester
Youth Studio Art Workshop
Youth will be involved in a hands-on 1 1/2 hour art experience with drawing, painting, and 3-D art using various media. All materials supplied. The workshop will conclude with a Youth Artists’ Reception. Class size is limited to 8.
- Dates: October 2 – 30
- Day: Monday
- Time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
- Ages: K – 6
- Location: Studio 11 – 11 Cherrywood Magnolia, AR 71753
- Instructor: Pat Leslie
- Fee: $50 (materials included)
Weavin’ Down South: Chair Weaving Basics
Learn to weave seat bottoms and stool tops in the colonial fashion using fiber rush material. Each participant will make and keep a small foot stool and learn how to weave a fiber rush top on that stool. The basic weaving techniques learned in this class can be applied to stools and chairs of various sizes. Class size is limited to 3.
- Dates: October 5 – 19
- Day: Thursday
- Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
- Location: 134 Chinquepin
- Instructors: Bo Jameson
- Fee: $75 (materials included)
Know the 10 Signs: Early Alzheimer’s Detection Matters
If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it’s time to learn the facts. Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future. This interactive workshop features video clips of people with Alzheimer’s disease.
- Date: Wednesday, October 11
- Time: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
- Location: Donald W. Reynolds Center Room 210
- Instructor: Tina Hunter, Director Programs, Alzheimer’s Association Arkansas
- Fee: Free
Effective Communication Strategies for Alzheimer’s Patients
Communication is more than just talking and listening, it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language. As people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, families need new ways to connect. Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.
- Date: Wednesday, October 25
- Time: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
- Location: Donald W. Reynolds Center Room 210
- Instructor: Tina Hunter, Director of Programs, Alzheimer’s Association Arkansas
- Fee: Free
Sugar Cookie Decorating –Christmas Theme
This course is an introduction to the art of decorative cookies. The instructor will explain the basic cookie decorating tools, bags, and tips. She will demonstrate how to properly outline, flood, and decorate cookies. You will get to practice basic outlining, flooding, and decorative piping on Christmas themed cookies. The fee includes 1 dozen cookies and take home icing. Class size is limited to 12.
- Dates: Tuesday, November 7
- Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Overstreet Hall, Room 301
- Instructor: Amanda Blanchard – Cookie Doughmain
- Fee: $50 per class
