NMC Extended Education Winter/Spring 2024 Catalog by Northwestern Michigan College

COMMUNITY

Personal + Professional

EDUCATION

Winter-Spring 2024 • Jan - April

COMING THIS WINTER Coffee Chats: Live In-Person pg. 30

Build Your Own Farmhouse Chic Furniture pg. 5

Marguerite Cotto

Host, Coffee Chats NMC Vice President Emeritus, Lifelong & Professional Learning

Accelerate Your Career pg. 38

Travel with EES — to Greece! pg. 25

& more!

LIFE ENRICHMENT Arts

Culinary

Culture & Religion

Dance

Fitness

Garden

Global

Home & Hobby

Language

Music

Northern Naturalist

Recreation

Wellness

Writing

Yoga

WORK & CAREER Business & Nonprofit

Carpentry Skills

Computers & IT

Teacher SCECHs

Workforce

COLLEGE FOR KIDS

On The Cover

Raised and educated in Puerto Rico, Marguerite completed her formal tenure at NMC in 2021 after an impressive 40year career.

It was language that made her first connection with NMC; but curiosity that continuously opened its doors to discover the rich and diverse world of topics that keeps our community actively learning, herself included. In her “retirement,” Marguerite hosts Coffee Chats, where she interviews community guests and NMC partners about the work they do to enrich our community with their own stories. Join Marguerite and a series of incredible gueses this Winter - now in-person over lunch (pg. 30).

? FIND YOUR CLASS @ nmc.edu/maps NMC Main Campus 1701 E. Front Street

Beckett Building Fine Arts Building Founders Hall Health & Science Building Innovation Center

North Hall Oleson Center P. E. Building Scholars Hall

NMC University Center

Children’s Choir

Drama Kids

Summer Registration

2200 Dendrinos Drive

NMC Great Lakes Campus 715 E. Front Street

PARKING:

NMC Aero Park Campus 2525 - 2600 Aero Park Drive Aero Park Labs Parsons-Stulen Building

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Letter from the Director Dear Learners, I hope this letter finds you in good spirits and filled with the same excitement and anticipation that we at NMC Extended Education & Training feel as we gear up for another enriching term of learning experiences. At NMC, we firmly believe in the transformative power of education and its ability to shape lives and communities. We understand that education should be a right, not a privilege. In this spirit, we have curated an array of courses that are not only enriching and diverse, but can also be affordable and accessible. See details on pg. 15.

WHAT’S NEW AT EES?

College for Kids is coming EARLY in 2024. Registration opens on January 31, 2024. We’re going GLOBAL.

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From professional development and custom training for your employees, to personal enrichment classes, we have something for everyone. We feel that continued learning is a vital part of personal and professional growth, and we are honored and proud to see it transform lives and workplaces everyday. Have you heard the news? Coffee Chats have gone to lunch! We are responding to your feedback: more in-person events! Check out our new in-person Coffee Chats Series on pg. 30. Thank you for being a part of our extended learning community. Your commitment to education inspires us, and we are grateful to be a part of your learning journey. Educationally,

NMC Extended Education & Training

Laura Oblinger, Chair

Rachel Johnson, Vice Chair Kenneth Warner, Treasurer

underway!

November 2023: Italy May 2024: Iceland (full!) November 2024: Greece! Details on page 21.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Andrew Robitshek, Secretary Douglas Bishop

Laura Stevens Matchett Director, NMC Extended Education & Training

Chris Bott Kennard Weaver Nick Nissley, NMC President

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LIFE ENRICHMENT Painting I

Knitting: Toe-up Socks

Students will be introduced to the techniques and materials of painting. Includes use of creative effects, additive and subtractive approaches, and mixing of color to create effective paintings in a step-by-step manner. This is an NMC academic class that is cross-listed for community enrollment.

As an alternative to the conventional cuff-down sock technique, learn the toe-up sock technique. Both techniques produce a sock that, when finished, will look identical. The difference is your personal preference for knitting either cuff down or toe-up. All sock classes are taught using the circular, in-the-round knitting technique. If you already know how to knit in the round you will be ready to begin knitting your sock. If you are unfamiliar with circular knitting you will learn this technique during the first class. Begin with a slightly different version of Judy’s Magic Cast-On (method devised by popular knitting icon Judy Beeker) for the toe followed by your choice of two heel patterns, either a shadow wrap heel or the fleegle heel, and finishing with an extra stretchy bind off at the end. Supply list will be emailed to you two weeks before the start of the class.

Rufus James

32 sessions | $649

#2805 Jan. 16 –May 2 Fine Arts Building Tu, Th 10:15 am – 12:15 pm F 130

Lindy Barnes #2825 Feb. 5 –26 M 1 – 4 pm

4 sessions | $125 Aero Park Labs AL 101

Make Your Own T-shirt Quilt

Learn to See as an Artist Sees & You Can Draw as an Artist Draws Drawing has very little to do with natural talent and everything to do with learning how to see the way an artist sees. Learn why you draw the way you do, and discover a step-by-step method that teaches accessing the right side of the brain. Yes, you can learn to draw!

Betsy Abeel #2808 April 10 –May 22 W 3 – 5 pm

7 sessions | $159 Aero Park Labs AL 118

If you have completed patchwork quilts, and are ready to try something new, this class will be perfect for you. Create a keepsake out of your favorite t-shirts. You will learn how to prep your shirts and turn them into a beautiful quilt. If you are not ready to make a quilt, you could turn your shirts into pillows. Please bring no more than 20 washed t-shirts to the first class. Bring your own sewing machine to each class. Limited machines are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Email ees@nmc.edu to reserve a machine. During the first class you will learn about all the supplies, fabric and tools required to complete the quilt. After the first class you may purchase the fabric and supplies needed. Basic sewing machine knowledge is required. Kellie Chase #2827 Feb. 15 –29 Th 10 am – 12 pm

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How to Use a Sewing Machine Did you receive a sewing machine as a gift and have no idea how to use it? Have you always wanted to try a sewing machine, but don’t know what to purchase? This class will answer all your questions. You will learn how to thread the machine, sew basic stitches, and learn the machine’s features. Bring your own sewing machine to each class. Limited machines are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Email ees@nmc.edu to reserve a machine. Kellie Chase

1 session | $75

#2828 Jan. 25 Th 10 am – 12 pm

Aero Park Labs AL 101

#2829 March 16 Sa 10 am – 12 pm

Aero Park Labs AL 101

3 sessions | $125 Aero Park Labs AL 102

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Quilt Techniques Do you know a little bit about quilting, but want to learn a few more techniques? Each class you will learn a different technique and make a small project. Week one will be appliqué; week two will be foundation paper piecing; and week three will be a small quilt as-you-go mug rug! Bring your own sewing machine to each class. Limited machines are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Email ees@nmc.edu to reserve a machine. All materials will be provided. Kellie Chase #2830 March 5 –19 Tu 10 am – 12 pm

3 sessions | $249 Aero Park Labs AL 102

Basic Quilting This class will get you started in quilting. Learn about all the tools required and make a 36”x 36” quilt. During the first class, you will learn about all the supplies, fabric, and tools required to complete the quilt. After the first class, you can then purchase the fabric and supplies needed. Basic sewing machine knowledge is required. Bring your own sewing machine to each class. Limited machines are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Email ees@nmc.edu to reserve a machine. Kellie Chase #2831 March 6 –27 W 10 am – 12 pm

Valentine Quilted Table Topper

#2834 Jan. 17 –Feb. 7 W 10 am – 12 pm

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Coffee anyone? Enjoy a creative weekend session this January crafting a farmhouse chic coffee table from natural-edged walnut, cherry or ambrosia maple. Table slabs will range from 30-40” long and 12-14” wide. All turnings, stretcher blanks, tools, and drilling jigs will be provided. If you have a slab or stick you would like to incorporate into your table’s design, please contact the instructor prior to class to help him think through prep and joinery for your piece. All skill levels welcome. Partners (spouse, friend, neighbor, etc.) are welcome to work together on one project. (In this case, register one adult, the other joins at no additional cost, no more than two people per project). Questions can be directed to he instructor at 734-6462064 or abeeldavid@hotmail.com. David Abeel #2832 Jan. 27 & 28 Sa 9 am – 4 pm

Kellie Chase

1 session | $75

#2835 Feb. 27 Tu 9 am – 12 pm

Aero Park Labs AL 102

Northern Michigan has more than 100 different species of trees. Learn to draw some of them in this introductory course from a local artist who is inspired by the natural beauty of our region. From sugar maples to yellow birch, create the perfect composition of a forest scene. Learn basic approaches of drawing trees with graphite pencils and charcoal using lines and shading.

Furniture Making: Build a Modern Rustic Bench NEW! Build a modern rustic bench this winter with David Abeel. Provided wood materials that are ready to assemble will include ambrosia maple, cherry, and walnut. Students may bring a friend and or spouse and work together as a team. Questions can be directed to the instructor at 734-646-2064 or abeeldavid@hotmail.com. David Abeel #2833 Feb. 24 & 25 Sa 9 am – 4 pm

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Do you want to try your hand at the beautiful art of counted cross stitch? Learn about the different threads and fabrics, and how to read a pattern. All supplies are provided!

Drawing Trees With Charcoal & Graphite

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Aero Park Labs AL 102

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Aero Park Labs AL C/D

Aero Park Labs AL 102

4 sessions | $199

Beginning Counted Cross Stitch

2 sessions | $449

4 sessions | $199

Create a Valentine’s Day themed 32” x 32” table topper from start to finish in 4 classes! Celebrate the sweetest day of the winter with a beautiful and unique tablescape, or give as a gift to someone you love. This class uses a pattern appropriate for beginners, but some quilting knowledge is required. A supply list of materials needed will be sent ahead of time. Kellie Chase

Furniture Making: Build a Modern Rustic Coffee Table

Arts

Eleonora Hayes

2 sessions | $75

#2843 March 11 & 13 M, W 6 – 8 pm

Fine Arts Building F 130

2 sessions | $499 Aero Park Labs AL C/D

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LIFE ENRICHMENT Life Drawing I

Students will be introduced to drawing the human figure from live models. Explorations include gesture drawing, contour drawing, and drawing the figure in motion to capture qualities of grace, rhythm, and form, as well as volume and mass through use of value. Proportions, structure, and basic skeletal anatomy will also be introduced. Life Drawing will work with a variety of media including charcoal, pencil, conte, and ink. This is an NMC academic class that is cross-listed for community enrollment. Randy Melick

32 sessions | $649

#2847 Jan. 16 –May 2 Tu, Th 3:10 – 5:10 pm

PE Building P 206

Drawing I Students will be introduced to basic drawing skills and techniques through the use of line, form, composition, perspective, and the use of chiaroscuro. The course emphasis is on using drawing as a vehicle for seeing and communicating. Students will learn to judge proportions, create volume, depict the illusion of space, and analyze their own work as well as others. Black and white dry medium will be used for all assignments. This is an NMC academic class that is cross-listed for community enrollment. Randy Melick #2845 Jan. 16 –May 2 Tu, Th 1 – 3 pm

Fine Arts Building F 130

This course will study the concepts and theory of two-dimensional design, pattern, and color as they apply to visual perception and communication. The application and utilization of these concepts will be explored during the semester. This is an NMC academic class that is crosslisted for community enrollment. Rufus James #2846 Jan. 15 –May 1 M, W 1 – 3 pm

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LAURA KORCH

32 sessions | $649

2-D Design

32 sessions | $649 Fine Arts Building F 120

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MEET THE TEACHERS

Painting with Acrylics: Winter Landscapes The colder months in Northern Michigan are a winter wonderland! Learn how to create different shades and shapes that are specific to winter. Color mixing, color theory, and different brushes will also be discussed. Students will be able to paint their favorite winter landscape using acrylics. Supply list will be sent a week before the class date. Eleonora Hayes

2 sessions | $75

#2873 Feb. 12 & 14 M, W 6 – 8 pm

Fine Arts Building F 130

Laura’s pottery passion sparked in Michigan with childhood encounters with river clay. High school classes, led by supportive teachers, solidified her love for the craft. Teaching pottery energizes her, watching students explore creativity. From ages 4 to 77, she finds pottery’s limitless possibilities captivating, a lifelong journey of discovery.

BRIAN GROSSNICKLE Brian’s passion for pottery stems from a love for high-quality handmade crafts, driven by meticulous attention to detail. As a teacher, he aims to cultivate his students’ appreciation for craftsmanship. Brian advises beginners to embrace patience, acknowledging the “character” in their first 200 pots as part of the journey.

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Arts

Pottery/Ceramics Open to beginning, intermediate, and advanced students, come explore hand-building skills and pottery wheel techniques. Students will work with a variety of clays and firing techniques. This is an NMC academic class that is cross-listed for community enrollment. Laura Korch

32 sessions | $699

#2876 Jan. 15 –May 1 Fine Arts Building M, W 10:15 am – 12:15 pm F 135 #2877 Jan. 15 –May 1 Fine Arts Building M, W 3:10 – 5:10 pm F 135 Brian Grossnickle 32 sessions | $699 #2878 Jan. 16 –May 2 Fine Arts Building Tu, Th 5:30 – 7:30 pm F 135

Watercolor Painting I An introduction to the techniques and materials of watercolor painting, this class includes the use of creative effects, additive and subtractive approaches, and mixing of color to create effective paintings in a step-by-step manner. This is an NMC academic class that is cross-listed for community enrollment. Adam VanHouten

32 sessions | $649

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT AMBER COULTER “I loved the variety of things we learned. Amber was very knowledgeable and made it so much fun. I would take this class again, or anything else Amber offered.” “It was a very fun time! I’d be interested to take other classes like this one in the future.”

Mixed Media Art: An Introduction Explore different mixed media art techniques and create a work of art rich with texture and colorful layers. Work with materials such as Gelli plates, stencils, paint, inks, and handmade stamps to create texture and design on paper and canvas. Learn about composition, value, and design. All supplies included. Amber Coulter #2874 Jan. 26 –Feb. 16 F 10 am – 12 pm

4 sessions | $99 Scholars Hall SH 102

Mixed Media Art: Art Journaling & Book Binding

NEW!

Learn two different binding techniques to make your very own art journal. Over four weeks of classes, discover and practice several techniques such as Gelli printing, image transfers, and other no-fail formulas to fill the pages of your journal with amazing art. Amber Coulter #2875 Feb. 23 –Mar. 15 F 10 am – 12 pm

4 sessions | $99 Scholars Hall SH 102

#2879 Jan. 16 –May 2 Fine Arts Building Tu, Th 5:30 – 7:30 pm F 130

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LIFE ENRICHMENT Printmaking I

Students will be introduced to a wide variety of print media: relief, intaglio, embossing, and monotype. Students will gain knowledge of the history, conception, production, and presentation of achromatic prints. This is an NMC academic class that is cross-listed for community enrollment. 32 sessions | $699

Glenn Wolff #2880 Jan. 15 –May 1 M, W 1 – 3 pm

Fine Arts Building F 132

Art courtsey of NMC student Jennifer Yaple

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop Students will be introduced to Adobe Photoshop to learn how to incorporate color, create special effects, and use layers, filters, and a variety of selection techniques for proper image editing. Students will also learn the basics of using a digital camera and scanner as well as color management, restoring damaged images, automating tasks, and preparing files for print. The Adobe Certified Professional Exam for Photoshop and a temporary Adobe license is included in the cost for this course. This is an NMC academic class that is cross-listed for community enrollment. Alexandra Smith #2881 Jan. 15 –May 1 M, W 1 – 3 pm

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32 sessions | $699 Beckett Building JB 204

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This course covers the basics of using Adobe Illustrator to create vector objects and layouts for print and interactive environments. Students will learn how to create and manipulate shapes, and work with type, color, gradients, fills, and strokes. Students will learn how to work with spot and process colors, create die lines for packaging and other basic design principles. Students will also learn to prep files for print and choose the correct color space for various applications. The Adobe Certified Professional Exam for Illustrator and a temporary Adobe license is included in the cost for this course. This is an NMC academic class that is cross-listed for community enrollment. Alexandra Smith

32 sessions | $699

#2882 Jan. 15 –May 1 Beckett Building M, W 3:10 – 5:10 pm JB 204

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Arts • Culinary CLASS SERIES:

Recipe Makeover Series Revamp familiar, often indulgent dishes into healthier alternatives without compromising taste. With a hands-on approach, learn practical skills, like ingredient substitutions, portion control, and cooking techniques that reduce excess fat, sugar, and calories. u Register for the full series & save $51!

Full series (4 classes)

Recipe Makeover: Comfort Foods

$449

NEW!

Do you love comfort food but struggle to maintain a healthy lifestyle? Look no further! This class is designed to teach you how to make your favorite comfort foods nutritious and good for you. We understand that the indulgence and satisfaction of comfort food is a crucial part of our lives, but we also believe that it shouldn’t take a toll on our well-being. In this course, we’ll guide you through the art of creating healthier versions of classic comfort dishes. Learn how to swap out ingredients for healthier alternatives without sacrificing taste and texture. Don’t continue to choose between health and satisfaction — join us and discover a new way to enjoy your favorite comfort foods guilt-free. Linda Szarkowski #2944 Feb. 20 Tu 6 – 8:30 pm

Recipe Makeover: American Classics

1 session | $125 Oleson Center OC 129

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Ready to revolutionize your waistline and embrace a healthier lifestyle all while eating classic foods you love? With an easy makeover, classic American dishes can be good for you. Make a guilt-free potato salad, spicy “buffalo wings,” a Texas barbecue meatless loaf, and chicken salad wraps with cucumber dressing. Learn tips for how to customize recipes to meet your health goals so you can keep enjoying your go-to meals. Carol Bell #2945 March 5 Tu 6 – 8:30 pm

1 session | $125 Oleson Center OC 129

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Recipe Makeover: Lunch Favorites

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Make your midday meal the highlight of your day by revamping your lunch recipes to make them more wholesome and delicious. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, learn how to choose the right ingredients, adapt classic lunch dishes to fit your dietary preferences, and discover innovative techniques to reduce excess calories and unhealthy fats without compromising taste. Not only will your lunches be easy to prepare, they will be good for your body and a delight for your taste buds. Carol Bell

1 session | $125

LOVE TO COOK?

#2946 April 16 Tu 6 – 8:30 pm

Oleson Center OC 129

(AND DON’T MIND THE DISHES?)

Recipe Makeover: Desserts

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WE WANT YOU!

Are you tired of sacrificing your sweet tooth for the sake of your health? In this hands-on class, we will teach you how to transform traditional dessert recipes into healthy, yet scrumptious, masterpieces. From fudgy brownies to creamy cheesecakes, you’ll learn the secrets behind healthy dessert makeovers. It’s time to have your cake and eat it too — the healthy way! Linda Szarkowski #2947 May 1 W 6 – 8:30 pm

1 session | $125 Oleson Center OC 129

Be a Culinary Assistant Earn Extra $$$! Culinary Assistants help prepare for and clean up after classes, as well as assist with cooking demonstrations and serving. A great experience for foodies of all levels! To learn more, contact Christa at cabdul-karim@nmc.edu

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Passport to Italy

CLASS

Journey with Extended Education through the regions of Italy as you learn how to cook fabulous Italian food with a chef who has over 30 years of experience cooking in some of the best Italian restaurants. From pasta to polenta to bruschetta and many other delicious recipes in between, this series of cooking classes will have you mastering the secrets of an Italian kitchen in no time. u Register for the full series & save $50!

Full series (3 classes)

$325

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NMC Main Campus 1701 E. Front Street

Passport to Italy: Mediterranean Cuisine in a Northern Michigan Kitchen Let’s celebrate Earth Day by featuring some ingredients from our local farms: Idyll Farms goat cheese, Lakeview Hill Farm produce, Leelanau Cheese Company, Mycopia mushrooms, and more. You will be amazed by what wonderful Italian dishes you can make with our local spring bounty. Recipes we will make include Beet Salad with Farro and Goat Cheese; Mushroom and Raclette Frittata; Crostini with Cannellini Beans and Arugula; and Tuscan Lacinato Kale and Sausage Soup, with Tubetti Pasta. John Korycki #2982 April 25 Th 6 – 9 pm

1 session | $125 Oleson Center OC 129

Passport to Italy: Extra Virgin Olive Oils - Cooking with Italy’s Green Gold

Passport to Italy: Primavera - The Italian Recipes of Springtime

Olive oil is the basis for some of Italy’s best dishes, but finding the best quality and value and then knowing what to do with it in the kitchen can be confusing. Demystify the differences between types of extra virgin olive oils, and then use that knowledge to create delicious dishes. Recipes will include: fresh basil pesto genovese; fett’unta, the original bruschetta; pasta con broccolini; and torta d’olio e pistacchio (olive oil cake with pistacchio).

Join us as we explore the food of a few of Italy’s twenty regions through the bounty of springtime. Using fresh, local produce such as asparagus, wild ramps, and rhubarb we will make frittata con asparagi (baked eggs and asparagus); insalata misticanza (spring greens salad); polenta primavera (polenta with spring vegetables); and crostata di rabarbaro (rhubarb crostata).

John Korycki #2983 Feb. 22 Th 6 – 9 pm

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1 session | $125 Oleson Center OC 129

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John Korycki #2981 May 2 Th 6 – 9 pm

Beckett Building Fine Arts Building Founders Hall Health & Science Building Innovation Center North Hall Oleson Center P. E. Building Scholars Hall

NMC University Center 2200 Dendrinos Drive

NMC Great Lakes Campus 715 E. Front Street

NMC Aero Park Campus 2525 - 2600 Aero Park Drive Aero Park Labs Parsons-Stulen Building

PARKING:

1 session | $125 Oleson Center OC 129

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Food & Wine Pairing: The Essentials

CLASS SERIES:

Food & Wine Pairing Join wine expert Brian Lillie to explore the delicious art of food and wine pairing. Each class will cover a different theme and types of wine. u Register for the full series & save $51!

$449

Brian Lillie #2859 March 13 W 6 – 7:30 pm

Food & Wine Pairing: Flavors of Spring Food & Wine Pairing: Chocolate

NEW!

Is there anything better than the classic combination of wine and chocolate? Delve into the art of food pairing as you explore the perfect matches of red wine, velvety port, rich dark chocolate, and creamy milk chocolate. Led by wine expert, Brian Lillie, this delicious class will guide you through the nuances of tannins and finishes to find the perfect pairing. Brian Lillie #2858 Feb. 7 W 6 – 7:30 pm

1 session | $125

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While words like acid, fat, tannins, heat, and sweet may individually provoke hesitation, when skillfully combined in the realm of food and wine pairing, they orchestrate a symphony of flavors that can delight the senses. Allow wine expert Brian Lillie to be your guide in unraveling the fundamentals of this exquisite art, as he leads you through a discussion on the nuances of wine and food pairing, unlocking the secrets to creating harmonious culinary experiences. 1 session | $125 Oleson Center OC 129

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Spring has finally arrived, bringing with it the promise of renewal and rejuvenation that fills the air. As the season unfolds, it’s the perfect time to indulge in your favorite springtime flavors. And what could be a more exquisite pairing for the Earth’s newly blossomed bounty than the sparkle of effervescent bubbles and the elegance of delicate rosé? Brian Lillie #2860 April 17 W 6 – 7:30 pm

1 session | $125 Oleson Center OC 129

Food & Wine Pairing: Brunch Favorites

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Step aside, mimosas and bellinis, because there’s a new brunch star in town. Have you ever considered that wine can beautifully complement the classic duo of eggs and bacon? When you combine exceptional wine with your favorite brunch items, you’re in for a truly delightful day. In the company of wine expert Brian Lillie, embark on a culinary adventure to discover unexpected pairings that will expand your wine horizons, ensuring that it’s always wine time, no matter the hour. Brian Lillie #2861 May 8 W 6 – 7:30 pm

1 session | $125 Oleson Center OC 129

Oleson Center OC 129

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Culinary Date Night: Tuscan Countryside

Knife Skills The first step in becoming a confident home chef is choosing the best knife for the job! Chef Les Eckert, Director of the Great Lakes Culinary Institute, will guide you in honing important knife skills. You will work with carrots, celery, cauliflower, red peppers, tomatoes, garlic, herbs, lemon, and avocado using the methods of julienne, small dice, medium dice, concasse, zest, juice, roast, blanch, mince, and chiffonade. Following knife work, you will prepare and eat a meal as a class.

Take your taste buds on a journey through the Tuscan countryside. This class is the perfect way to spend quality time with loved ones while indulging in the flavors of Italy. The menu features a mouthwatering lineup of Tuscan rosemary chicken, risotto with sweet peas and parmesan, arugula and radicchio salad, and macerated strawberries with zabaglione for dessert. Join us for a fun evening filled with delicious food, new culinary skills, and cherished memories. Les Eckert #2863 March 19 Tu 6 – 9 pm

Les Eckert

1 session | $179

#2813 Feb. 27 Tu 6 – 9 pm

Oleson Center OC 129

1 session | $125 Oleson Center OC 129

Date Night: Cooking With Wine It is true what they say, “Food is Love,” and nothing brings people together more than a delicious meal. Turn an average Wednesday into something to celebrate with your special someone, whether that is a best friend, partner, or parent. Learn how to prepare a crisp, yet juicy pan-seared chicken with Prosecco butter sauce; a delightfully creamy Chardonnay and Pecorino risotto; classic haricots verts with Sauvignon Blanc and shallots; and finish the meal by pairing fresh strawberries with a Grand Marnier sabayon. Even though the wine is for cooking (not drinking), only participants 21 and over can enroll. Les Eckert #2856 Jan. 23 Tu 6 – 9 pm

Baking Masterclass: Pizza & Focaccia Want to take your baking to the next level? Discover the secrets of making artisan pizza and focaccia at home. Learn the art of making and stretching your own perfect dough from scratch. Master the creation of the ultimate sauce and learn how different toppings complement each other. In addition, you will become versed in how to make the ideal golden, soft, pillowy focaccia with a variety of finishes. Les Eckert

1 session | $199

1 session | $179 Oleson Center OC 129

Baking Masterclass: Chocolate Truffles Learn how to make delicious and beautiful chocolate truffles by mastering the principles of making a smooth ganache, tempering chocolate, piping, shaping, dipping, and decorating the truffle confections. Each student will go home with two dozen truffles. Les Eckert

2 sessions | $299

#2857 Feb. 10 & 11 Great Lakes Campus Sa & Su 9 am – 1 pm GL 254

The Sauce Is Key Want to eat healthy, homemade dinners, but lack time? What if you could turn simple vegetables, beans, and grains into a variety of delicious dishes? The secret is in the sauce! Keep your fridge and pantry stocked with ingredients to whip up a finger-licking-good sauce in no time. You can wow your family, friends, maybe even yourself, with flavors from around the world by changing your sauces. Never be bored with dinner again. Join Linda Szarkowski, a decadeslong plant-based eater, recipe creator, and teacher in this course that is sure to add healthy and hearty meals to your winter table. (You can always add meat if that is your preference.) Linda Szarkowski

1 session | $125

#2948 April 9 Tu 6 – 9 pm

Oleson Center OC 129

#2864 April 13 Great Lakes Campus Sa 9 am – 3 pm GL 252 NMC Extended Education & Training

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LIFE ENRICHMENT WHAT THEY’RE SAYING CULINARY CLASSES “I have taken classes with both my kids and my partner (Date Nights). In our complex family schedule, these classes provide a “time out” of quaity time together, learning skills and techniques that we otherwise might not find the time for.”

Meal Prep Like a Pro

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Get ready to be a meal prep expert! In this class we’ll explore all the ways to streamline weekly meal and snack planning. We’ll cover recipe selection, grocery list making, kitchen and refrigerator organization, phone and computer shopping apps, and more! Participants will learn through discussion, group activities, cooking demonstrations, and tasting, and will get to do some hands-on snack prep to take home. Carol Bell

1 session | $79

#2943 Feb. 5 M 6 – 8 pm

Beckett Building JB 149

Date Night: Crêpes Francaises Authentiques

Cookie Decorating With Kids Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a sweet treat! Decorated cookies make a colorful addition to an ordinary cookie tray. Learn how to decorate beautiful, professional-looking cookies using royal icing. You and your child will have fun creating these holiday-themed edible delights. Discover piping and flooding techniques and designs using tinted royal icing, colored sugars, and other decorative items.

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Michelle Smith-Ronk

1 session | $119

#2985 Feb. 10 Sa 1 – 3:30 pm

Oleson Center OC 129

Date Night is a great excuse to spend time with someone special — your mom, your partner, or your best friend! Enjoy a night out while learning new things and eating great food. There is nothing more French than a crêpe except, perhaps, Chef Vanessa Grasset at Crêpes and Co. Chef Vanessa shares the secret to mixing and making perfectly airy, paper-thin crêpes that elevate everything they enfold. They are quick to prepare and can be served any time of day. Try her French-style crêpe plate and learn to make crêpes with equipment you already have at home. Prepare sweet and savory fillings for a complete crêpe-making experience. Vanessa Grasset

1 session | $179

#2986 Feb. 13 Tu 6 – 9 pm

Oleson Center OC 129

#2987 March 12 Tu 6 – 9 pm

Oleson Center OC 129

Professional & Personal Learning • Winter-Spring 2024

Culinary • Dance

Beginning Dance

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This course will introduce the major disciplines of dance: ballet, jazz, and modern. Basic dance skills will be acquired through the practice of exercises, steps, and techniques. This course is designed for those with little or no background in dance. This is an NMC academic class that is cross-listed for community enrollment. Leslie Williams

32 sessions | $399

#2886 Jan. 15 –May 1 M, W 3:10 – 5:10 pm

PE Building P 120

Modern Dance

This course is designed to introduce students to the physical training and the creative thought process involved in executing modern dance as an art form. This course will consist of technique, improvisation, and creative problem solving through movement. Modern dance and its relationship to music and the historical development of modern dance will also be explored. This is an NMC academic class that is cross-listed for community enrollment. Leslie Williams #2888 Jan. 15 –May 1 M, W 1 – 3 pm

NMC Extended Education & Training

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PROGRAMMING FOR A BUSY LIFESTYLE gvsu.edu/gvtraverse

32 sessions | $399 PE Building P 120

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LIFE ENRICHMENT Weight Strengthening

Fitness Conditioning

Aerobic exercise is not enough to keep the body well-conditioned; research shows the need for the addition of weekly weight strengthening. We will focus on all major muscle groups resulting in increased strength, better posture, greater mobility, improved metabolism, and a slowing of the development of osteoporosis. All levels are welcome.

Condition your entire body by using a variety of modalities like Pilates, yoga, strength training, and cardio. By using many different types of exercises that incorporate flexibility, strength, and resistance, you will build strength, agility, and power. Each hour-long class will challenge your mind and body, since no two classes are the same. Low impact modifications will be offered.

Kyle Morrison

24 sessions | $299

#2929 Jan. 2 –March 21 Tu, Th 7 – 8 am

Marcia Talicska

North Hall NH 109

12 sessions | $199

#2810 Jan. 8 –Feb. 14 PE Building M, W 5:30 – 6:30 pm P 120 Marcia Talicska 16 sessions | $249 #2811 March 4 –April 24 M, W 5:30 – 6:30 pm

PE Building P 120

Gentle Pilates Join your friends without leaving the house this winter to exercise virtually, together! Gentle Pilates restores the natural curves of your spine and balances the muscles around your joints with an emphasis on pelvic and scapular stabilization. Results include improved flexibility, mobility, core strength, and overall well-being. All levels are welcome.

Maggie Quinn #2931 Jan. 3 –March 27 W 8 – 9 am

Looking for a quick lunchtime workout? Whether you are new to fitness or you’ve danced for many years, get ready for a fun way to strengthen your entire body! Barre is a workout class inspired by ballet, yoga, and Pilates. Each class is designed to be a full body workout utilizing small target movements, high numbers of repetitions and, at times, light weights or resistance. Barre Express is great for anyone, very beginner-friendly and adaptable to different skill sets and ability levels. The class moves quickly, and can be as challenging as you would like it to be.

#2809 Jan. 26 –March 22 F 12 – 12:45 pm

Livestream

Total Barre

Barre Express

Tiffany Siladke

13 sessions | $159

9 sessions | $115 PE Building P 120

Join your friends without leaving the home this winter and virtually exercise together. This high-energy barre class focuses on strength, flexibility, stamina, and dynamic stability. The combined elements from Pilates, dance, cardio, and strength training, all choreographed to music, make this a fun and energizing class. All levels are welcome.

Maggie Quinn #2930 Jan. 2 –March 26 Tu 8 – 9 am

13 sessions | $159 Livestream

Functional Fitness Early bird exercisers, this one’s for you! This functional fitness class will blend flexibility, strength training, aerobics, posture improvement, and breathing techniques to increase overall fitness and enhance recovery. Participation in this class will be alongside others with individualized goals, abilities, and limitations — a personalized experience unique to each participant. Utilize a mix of boxing, kettlebells, and bodyweight exercises, ending with a total body stretch to promote recovery. Kyle Morrison

18 sessions | $249

#2812 Jan. 23 –March 21 Tu, Th 6 – 6:45 am

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NMC Extended Education & Training

PE Building P 100

Professional & Personal Learning • Winter-Spring 2024

Fitness • Wellness Thrive as an Empath

Beginning Meditation

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Do you feel overwhelmed by other people’s emotions? Learn four pillars for thriving as an empath. We will cover grounding, protection, learning to flow, and more through breathing, meditation, visualizations, movement, and Reiki. Caitlin Watkins #2883 Feb. 6 –March 5 Tu 7 – 7:45 pm

5 sessions | $149 Scholars Hall SH 104

Moving Meditation Anyone can meditate anywhere at any time that includes your greatest moments of stress. Meditation does not require comfy pillows in a temperature controlled room with soft lighting and singing bowls (though that is rather magical and we will do that once in class). You can meditate in the moment when you need to re-balance and be calm. Learn to get into your flow when you are struggling against the current. This technique will help you go through life with grace and ease while preventing the accumulation of stress. From beginner to master, all levels of meditation experience are welcome. Caitlin Watkins #3000 Feb. 12 –March 4 M 7 – 7:45 pm

Chakra Balance

4 sessions | $149 Scholars Hall SH 101

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Add balance to your body one chakra at a time. During each week of this 7-week course, you will focus on learning the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual duties of each chakra. Employ a variety of techniques like yoga poses, guided meditations, and color work to soothe and support each chakra into balance. Caitlin Watkins #2884 March 12 –April 30 Tu 7 – 7:45 pm

8 sessions | $199 Scholars Hall SH 104

NMC Extended Education & Training

Healing & Peace Through Home Decluttering Feel overwhelmed by clutter in your home? This class will provide you with the support, community, and accountability you need to tackle it and finally reclaim your space. You will leave knowing where to start, what steps to follow, ways to maintain the organization, and how to reset yourself during future life transitions. See your home not just as a place where things are stored, but as a space that reflects your passions and goals in your current stage of life. We will address grief and memories attached to physical items, and learn tools on how to confront the barriers between yourself and your dream space. Gain new organizational tips from someone who loves seeing people shocked that they are actually having fun while organizing! Ali LeJeune

2 sessions | $125

#2862 March 11 –18 M 6 – 7 pm

Innovation Center IC 104/105

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If you have tried to begin a meditation practice and thought you failed, or thought of trying one, or your healthcare provider has encouraged you to try it out, this class is a great place to begin. You will be supported in learning and practicing the art of meditation, which is the simplest thing you will ever learn, and one of the most challenging mental practices whose benefits are beyond description! Help keep your mind nimble and youthful, your spirits high, support your good health, and learn to see through your challenges to reach your potential. Margaret Bennett #2893 Feb. 13 –March 19 Tu 12 – 12:45 pm

6 sessions | $59 Livestream

Best Three Months: End of Life Fulfillment, Care, & Planning

Live your best life today by creating an end-oflife plan tailored to your unique needs, whether you are in the early, middle, or later stages of life. The “Best Three Months” is a life changing journey through the physical, emotional, spiritual, and practical areas of life that helps you prepare for your transition, life completion, and happiness. During class you will explore what you value most, what comforting care needs you have, what things you absolutely cannot live without, what goals and ambitions you should focus on, and who will be part of your support system — friends, family, doctors, or any other essential individuals. Maristela Zell #2942 April 3 –May 1 W 6 – 7:30 pm

5 sessions | $99 Scholars Hall SH 101

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LIFE ENRICHMENT Soul Stirring Strength n’ Stretch

Continuing Yoga

This class is designed to empower you from the inside out, as it encompasses everything from asana (postures), vinyasa (transition flows), and pranayama (breath work), coupled with additional elements of functional strength and mobility, concluding with stretching. Share your practice during this playfully powerful class that will invigorate and build resilience, grace, and grit from the inside out with the ability to improve overall strength, flexibility, and balance. All levels are welcome. Each class will feature surprise props and area of concentration.

The next level after Yoga: Beginning and Beyond, builds strength and provides motivation for your own personal practice. Be guided in ways that break the circle of stress, balancing the body’s energy flow with holding poses and vinyasa. This is a rigorous practice, building inner fire while developing flexibility and endurance, including sun/moon salutations, inversions, and advanced asana. Pranayama, meditation, and deeper studies are a part of all intermediate classes. Teaching is progressive. All students enrolling in this class should have a strong foundation of yoga fundamentals and be physically fit.

Crystal Woodward-Turner 11 sessions | $149 #2933 Jan. 10 –March 20 W 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Beckett Building JB 136

#2934 April 3 –June 12 W 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Beckett Building JB 136

Libby Robold

Soul Stirring Serenity With Sound This class is a gentle, soulful, compassionate, and comprehensive slow sound infused yoga practice that focuses on overall joint mobility and flexibility, while also increasing overall body strength, with the ability to release stress and anxiety. This class may increase range of motion, reduce pain, alleviate stress, and improve quality of life utilizing breathwork, basic fitness, and yoga postures. All levels are welcome.

12 sessions | $205

#2958 Jan. 4 –March 21 Yoga for Health Th 5 – 6:30 pm Libby Robold 10 sessions | $169 #2959 April 4 –June 6 Th 5 – 6:30 pm

Yoga for Health

Crystal Woodward-Turner 11 sessions | $149

Soul Stirring Stretch With Sound This class is a yin-inspired practice, soulful and calming, as we work toward enhancing flexibility of the mind and body, while renewing energy from the inside out. This practice may reduce pain, alleviate stress and anxiety, and improve your overall quality of life utilizing the breath, mindfulness, and basic yin yoga postures. Class will conclude with a short soothing sound bath. All levels are welcome. Crystal Woodward-Turner 11 sessions | $149 #2935 Jan. 10 –March 20 W 4:30 – 5:30 pm

Beckett Building JB 136

#2936 April 3 –June 12 W 4:30 – 5:30 pm

Beckett Building JB 136

#2937 Jan. 9 –March 19 Tu 5:45 – 6:45 pm

Beckett Building JB 136

#2938 April 2 –June 11 Tu 5:45 – 6:45 pm

Beckett Building JB 136

#2939 Jan. 11 –March 21 Th 5:45 – 6:45 pm

Beckett Building JB 136

#2940 April 4 –June 13 Th 5:45 – 6:45 pm

Beckett Building JB 136

Sunrise Flow Yoga An energetic ‘wake me, shake me’ flow of yoga postures arranged in an intelligent sequence, transitioning from one to the next, steadily building in intensity, creating strength and flexibility while quieting the mind. Learn to use the breath to maximize your potential on all levels. This class is for continuing yoga students and well-conditioned, athletic individuals. Libby Robold

#2957 April 2 –June 4 Tu 7:30 – 8:30 am

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NMC Extended Education & Training

12 sessions | $145

#2956 Jan. 9 –March 26 Yoga for Health Tu 7:30 – 8:30 am Libby Robold 10 sessions | $119 Yoga for Health

Kundalini Yoga Fire Series Through a series of dynamic movements, you will gradually raise your kundalini energy and internal heat to release body tension, clear your mind, and provide an overall feeling of strength, flexibility, and resiliency. The series is powerful but not extreme and can be performed by anyone in good physical condition. Libby Robold

12 sessions | $205

#2960 Jan. 4 –March 21 Yoga for Health Th 6:45 – 8:15 pm Libby Robold 10 sessions | $169 #2961 April 4 –June 6 Th 6:45 – 8:15 pm

Yoga for Health

Professional & Personal Learning • Winter-Spring 2024

Yoga Yoga: Beginning & Beyond Yoga works through awareness of the body; teaching balance and integration. Discover tools for greater physical, mental, and spiritual well-being through principles of breath awareness and deep muscle stretching, strengthening, and relaxation. Beginners and those who have been introduced to yoga are welcome. Libby Robold

12 sessions | $205

#2964 Jan. 5 –March 22 Yoga for Health F 5:15 – 6:45 pm Libby Robold 10 sessions | $169 #2965 April 5 –June 7 F 5:15 – 6:45 pm

Yoga for Health

Yoga for Arthritis & Stiff Bodies

Beginning Yoga

Come learn easy, helpful techniques of yoga for arthritis and general stiffness. Aside from those suffering with arthritis, people who are very stiff from athletics, constant travel, repetitive motion on the job, prolonged sitting, and high stress can benefit from this special therapeutic class. Appropriate for beginning students and those who have taken yoga before.

Come experience yoga — a holistic practice benefiting the body, mind, and spirit. Learn basic concepts and techniques that you can incorporate to bring balance into your life. Yoga reminds us that life is a stretch on all levels, and regular practice builds both inner and outer strength.

Libby Robold

12 sessions | $259

#2962 Jan. 5 –March 22 Yoga for Health F 1 – 2:30 pm Libby Robold 10 sessions | $215 #2963 April 5 –June 7 F 1 – 2:30 pm

Yoga for Health

Michael Robold

6 sessions | $89

#2966 Jan. 8 –Feb. 12 M 5:30 – 6:45 pm

Yoga for Health

#2967 Feb. 12 –March 18 M 5:30 – 6:45 pm

Yoga for Health

#2968 Jan. 3 –Feb. 7 W 10 – 11:15 am

Yoga for Health

#2969 Feb. 14 –March 20 Yoga for Health W 10 – 11:15 am Michael Robold 5 sessions | $75 #2970 April 1 –29 M 5:30 – 6:45 pm

Yoga for Health

#2971 April 3 –May 1 W 10 – 11:15 am

Yoga for Health

#2989 May 6 –June 3

Yoga for Health

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M 5:30 – 6:45 pm #2988 May 8 –June 5 W 10 – 11:15 am

NMC Extended Education & Training

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LIFE ENRICHMENT Enjoy your practice from home with livestream classes Meditation: Beginning & Advancing Even brief periods of meditation practice can reduce and help heal the effects of stress, balance emotions, boost immune function, and improve overall physical and spiritual well-being. For this livestream class, seated in a chair at home, you will learn meditation techniques and breath exercises. Includes discussion around the meditation experience and the maturing of the mind. Margaret Bennett

10 sessions | $129

#2894 Jan. 17 –March 20 Livestream W 12 – 1 pm Margaret Bennett 12 sessions | $155 #2895 April 10 –June 26 W 12 – 1 pm

Livestream

Gentle Yoga: Ancient Wisdom for Present Times This gentle practice of yoga cultivates mindfulness with physical and spiritual well being. The instructor weaves ancient wisdom teachings and philosophy into this class that is designed to comfort, inspire, and provide insight to help us grow during difficult days and celebrate life in any circumstance. Margaret Bennett

10 sessions | $129

#2896 Jan. 17 –March 20 Livestream W 10:30 – 11:30 am Margaret Bennett 12 sessions | $155 #2897 April 10 –June 26 W 10:30 – 11:30 am

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NMC Extended Education & Training

Gentle Yoga

Mid-Day Meditation

Find out why so many have found that yoga improves flexibility, strength, posture, and balance, as well as physical and spiritual wellness. Gentle Yoga is designed for people of any level of physical ability who prefer a more mindful, gentle practice.

The last year has brought many challenges. Are you seeking ways to tune into yourself and the world in which we live, without feeling overwhelmed? Join now to learn this life changing practice. With a busy and thoughtful mind that does not like sitting still and quiet, this class will gently bring you into the space with guided meditation and other strategies that make it easier. Find clarity and calm the effects of stress on the body.

Margaret Bennett

10 sessions | $129

#2898 Jan. 16 –March 19 Livestream Tu 10:30 – 11:30 am Margaret Bennett 12 sessions | $155 #2899 April 9 –June 25 Tu 10:30 – 11:30 am

Livestream

Chair Yoga Be the best version of yourself — explore your ith ine w potential with yoga! Comb /2892 Enjoy the benefits of the #2891 editation essential elements of ay M Mid-D maximum yoga in a seated position r fo t! at home. Yoga improves benefi flexibility, posture, balance, and spiritual and mental wellness. Practice a variety of seated yoga poses and discover the rewards of gentle stretches, postures, and relaxation through breathing and meditation. All levels and abilities are welcome. Margaret Bennett

Margaret Bennett

10 sessions | $65

#2891 Jan. 19 –March 22 Livestream F 12:15 – 12:45 pm Margaret Bennett 12 sessions | $79 #2892 April 12 –June 28 F 12:15 – 12:45 pm

Livestream

10 sessions | $99

#2889 Jan. 19 –March 22 Livestream F 1 – 1:45 pm Margaret Bennett 12 sessions | $125 #2890 April 12 –June 28 F 1 – 1:45 pm

Livestream

Professional & Personal Learning • Winter-Spring 2024

Yoga • Culture & Religion Fall 2024 Greece Trip Information Session

Introduction to Zoroastrianism

Interested in traveling with EES? Join us at this free 5 age 2 informational session See p ails! t to learn more about our for de wine and food excursion to Greece in November 2024. This once-in-a-lifetime tour will be led by wine expert Brian Lillie and travel enthusiast Christa Abdul-Karim.

Looking to gain an understanding of Z o r o a s t r i a n i s m ? J o i n D r. S a r a h M o ntgo m e r y- R i c h a rd s , a n e d u c ato r i n Comparative Religion with an M.A in Interfaith Action, to explore the basics of Zoroastrianism. Heighten your interest in world religions and gain a general knowledge of history, beliefs, and practices within Zoroastrianism. Learn to think critically, and apply tools and techniques to understand this rich religion, while recognizing the importance of studying comparative religion..

Brian Lillie

1 session | FREE

#2941 March 5 NMC Main Campus Tu 5:30 – 6:30 pm SH 113

Sarah Montgomery-Richards 1 session | $49

MEET THE TEACHER

DR. SARAH MONTGOMERY-RICHARDS

Fossils & The Story of Life: A Beginner’s Guide to Paleontology

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This introductory class in paleontology explores the science that studies the history of life on Earth through the examination of fossils. Take a look at Earth’s ancient environments, fossilization processes, stratigraphy, and the geologic time scale. Investigate the major events in Earth’s history, from the origins of life to the rise and extinction of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. Explore field techniques that include examples of fossil excavation and preparation. Steven Veatch #2848 Feb. 7 W 6 – 9:15 pm

1 session | $49 Innovation Center IC 104/105

NMC Extended Education & Training

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Sarah discovered her passion for comparative religion at Western Michigan University, inspired by mentors who fueled her commitment to promoting religious diversity in education. In teaching, she cherishes the moments when students grasp new concepts. Her students’ success stories include developing independent courses and study-abroad opportunities. She shares that Comparative Religion has enriched her life by connecting her with diverse individuals, and she advocates for broader education on religious diversity.

#2995 Mar. 6 W 6 – 8:30 pm

Scholars Hall SH 113

Comparative Religion For K-12 Educators (3 SCECH) The American Academy of Religion has made the following statement: “1) there exists a widespread illiteracy ore See m on about religion in the U.S.; 2) Hs there are several conseSCEC -42! 1 4 . quences that stem from this pgs illiteracy, including the ways that it fuels prejudice and antagonism, thereby hindering efforts aimed at promoting respect for diversity, peaceful coexistence, and cooperative endeavors in local, national, and global arenas; 3) it is possible to diminish religious illiteracy by teaching about religion from an academic, non-devotional perspective in primary, middle, and secondary schools.” Join Dr. Sarah Montgomery-Richards, an educator in Comparative Religion with an M.A. in Interfaith Action, as we explore the topic of Comparative Religion in a K-12 setting. Learners will engage in a consideration of the tools and resources that have been developed for educators, and will leave with materials that are accessible and applicable to the classroom. Sarah Montgomery-Richards 1 session | $49 #2996 Apr. 3 W 6 – 8:30 pm

Scholars Hall SH 113

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LIFE ENRICHMENT CLASS SERIES:

Ukraine: Putin’s Version of History This three-part series with former Senior U. S . D i p l o m at , Jack Segal, will explore historical events that Putin cites to justify his a g g re s s i o n a g a i n s t Ukraine, and what the stakes are for the West. u Register for the full series & save $22!

$125

Ukraine: Its Role in the Soviet Union

Jack Segal #2915 March 1 F 10 am – 12 pm

Ukraine: The Road to War Ukraine: Imperial Russia’s Expansion NEW! Empress Catherine the Great, during the 1760s, significantly expanded her empire to the south, marking a pivotal moment in Russian history. This expansion was marked by the annexation of territories in the Black Sea region, notably Crimea. Moving forward to the mid-19th century, the Crimean War, which occurred from 1853 to 1856, was a complex conflict primarily triggered by disputes over the holy places in Jerusalem, but it also became a broader struggle for influence and control in the Black Sea region. Various European powers, including Russia, the Ottoman Empire, France, and Britain, were involved in this conflict. Lastly, the Crimean Tatars, an indigenous Turkic ethnic group in Crimea, have a long history of being expelled and persecuted. Their repeated expulsions can be attributed to historical events, including their resistance against Russian rule, which led to punitive measures and forced migrations, significantly impacting their population and presence in the region.

1 session | $49 Innovation Center IC 106/107

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The 2013 Maidan Revolution in Ukraine, driven by President Yanukovych’s rejection of a European Union association agreement, triggered mass protests against corruption and authoritarianism. Following the 2014 Russian invasion of the Donbass and the annexation of Crimea, the West imposed sanctions on Russia and supported Ukraine. Between the 2014 occupation and the 2022 invasion, Eastern Ukraine saw an unstable conflict with sporadic fighting and diplomatic efforts. The question remains, what led Putin to invade Ukraine in February 2022. Today, the West faces the challenge of upholding international norms, safeguarding Ukraine’s sovereignty, and maintaining regional stability in the largest land war in Europe since World War II. Jack Segal

1 session | $49

Beginning Genealogy Interested in researching your family history but do not know where to begin? This class will give you all you need to know about where to start. Learn about what resources are available, both online and ones that can be visited in person such as cemeteries, how to conduct genealogical research, and how to compile the information you collect. By the end of class, you will have a research plan created in order to continue your genealogical journey. Melanie Olsen

3 sessions | $75

#2854 April 4 –18 University Center Th 10 am – 12:30 pm UC 103

Continuing Genealogy Have you started researching your family history but would like to delve deeper? This class is a continuation of beginning genealogy and will provide more details on how to continue your genealogical journey. Melanie Olsen

3 sessions | $75

#2855 April 25 –May 9 University Center Th 10 am – 12:30 pm UC 103

#2916 March 15 Innovation Center F 10:30 am – 12:30 pm IC 106/107

1 session | $49

Jack Segal #2914 Feb. 16 F 10 am – 12 pm

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Ukraine’s historical trajectory within the Soviet Union is marked by key events and policies. Lenin considered Ukraine integral to his socialist vision, advocating for its autonomy. Stalin’s 1930s policies, including forced collectivization, caused the man-made Holodomor famine, targeting Ukrainian resistance. The motivation of Khrushchev’s 1954 transfer of Crimea to Ukraine remains debated. During the Cold War, Ukraine played a vital role in the USSR’s military-industrial complex. In 1994, Ukraine relinquished its nuclear arsenal for security assurances. However, the 2014 Russian annexation of Crimea and ongoing conflict have cast doubt on the Budapest Memorandum’s effectiveness.

Scholars Hall SH 103/105

NMC Extended Education & Training

Professional & Personal Learning • Winter-Spring 2024

Global • Language 30 SEASON

IN-PERSON & ONLINE

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

F RUM

The First Amendment: Free Speech & Freedom of Religion Clauses The First Amendment is the hottest area of law right now. Many of the most controversial decisions being handed down by the Supreme Court are being brought under some provision of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which states that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech.....” But what do those words mean, exactly? Where does the free speech of one person or group conflict with the sensibilities or protections of another? What about “hate speech” or political speech that might incite violence? When does the “free exercise” of one’s religious beliefs effectively constitute the “establishment” of a religion? Debates and controversy rage on issues that touch our deeply held religious and/or philosophical beliefs, such as abortion, war, sexual orientation, vaccinations, whether to preserve certain memorials, etc. This class will discuss the scope of these First Amendment “freedoms” and some of the key U.S. Supreme Court decisions on these issues. We will not try to solve these controversies but you will leave with a much better understanding of the backdrop and rationale for the cases interpreting this part of the Constitution. You will read the news about future cases decided by the Court with much keener insight. There will be some reading materials. Be prepared for lively class discussions! Eleanor Lynn

4 sessions | $99

#2852 April 2 –23 Tu 2 – 4 pm

Innovation Center IC 104/105

NMC Extended Education & Training

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Conversational Spanish: Beginning & Beyond Have you taken Beginning Spanish and want to continue practicing your language skills? Do you want to jumpstart your engagement with the Spanish language? Get started or brush up on those Spanish language skills to enhance your travel experience, empower your business skills, and/or exercise and improve your brain function. Learn vocabulary, phrases, sentences, and essential language structure. Yvette Babin-Ringsmuth

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8 sessions | $149

#2932 Jan. 17 –March 20 Scholars Hall W 6:30 – 8 pm SH 102 *No class Jan. 31 & Feb. 28

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Narrative Writing Series You have a story to tell, whether it is a story of your life, or a story you have imagined, whether you have always wanted to write, or whether you have always been writing. These writing workshops will examine the fundamentals and finer points of writing narrative prose and provide opportunities to write and hone your craft. The workshop facilitator is an award and grant-winning fiction writer, with 30 years of experience teaching writing at Michigan colleges and universities, and with a history of student success in writing. u Register for the full series & save $50!

$325

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NMC Main Campus 1701 E. Front Street

Narrative Writing: Character in Conflict Discover how to write character-driven narratives, whether fiction or memoirs. Read professional writers and discuss how they reveal the inner workings of their characters which drive the action or plot of the story. Gilda Povolo

4 sessions | $125

#2850 Feb. 14 –March 6 W 6 – 8 pm

Innovation Center IC 123

NMC University Center 2200 Dendrinos Drive

NMC Great Lakes Campus 715 E. Front Street

Narrative Writing: Building Strong Structures

NMC Aero Park Campus

Whether you are writing fiction or memoir, or any other form of narrative, how do you keep your readers engaged, turning the pages, and anxious to find out what happens next? In a workshop format, we’ll examine how the pros do it, and what strategies and structures can strengthen your storyline.

Aero Park Labs Parsons-Stulen Building

Gilda Povolo

Narrative Writing: Fiction or Memoir

Beckett Building Fine Arts Building Founders Hall Health & Science Building Innovation Center North Hall Oleson Center P. E. Building Scholars Hall

2525 - 2600 Aero Park Drive

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4 sessions | $125

#2851 March 13 –April 10 Innovation Center W 6 – 8 pm IC 123 *No class Mar. 27

Learn, practice, or hone several strategies for creating narrative prose. Whether you are recounting stories from your life, inspired by what you have seen in others’ lives, or creating new characters and their tales, there will be opportunities for you to learn the elements and strategies for developing your craft. Gilda Povolo

4 sessions | $125

#2849 Jan. 17 –Feb. 7 W 6 – 8 pm

Innovation Center IC 123

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Writing Refining Your Words: The Craft of Editing & Revision NEW! Revision is “re-seeing” a piece of writing from a fresh, critical perspective. This part of the writing process is where good writing becomes great. Revision involves making major changes to a document’s content, structure, and organization. It is making sure that everything fits the purpose of the document. It is looking at the organization of paragraphs and their relation to one another. It might also be necessary to move sentences or paragraphs from one part of the text to another. As a last step in the revision process, the writer decides if there are parts of his or her work that can be eliminated, ranging from words, sentences, paragraphs, to entire pages.

Creative Writing Learn the basic techniques of effective and imaginative writing of fiction and short stories across multiple genres of creative writing. Study and practice the use of concrete language, conflict, characterization, point of view, narrative, lyricism, pace, and setting in your writing. Develop reading and feedback skills through a workshop format. Specific skills explored and honed through classroom activities include close reading, close observation, revision, discipline and practice, giving and receiving feedback, and developing access to imaginative powers. This is an NMC academic class that is cross-listed for community enrollment. Required text is The Practice of Creative Writing, 4th edition, by Heather Sellers, available at the NMC Bookstore (995-1285). Text is supplemented with additional examples of contemporary creative writing, and also includes analysis of model works and critique of manuscripts produced by class members. Alissia Lingaur

32 sessions | $499

#2844 Jan. 15 –May 1 M, W 5:30 – 8:30 pm

Scholars Hall SH 104

Steven Veatch #2853 Feb. 22 Th 6 – 9 pm

Innovation Center IC 104/105

Poetry: Time to Enjoy

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Let’s take some time to experience poetry, whether it’s performed orally or read silently. We’ll explore the many dimensions of this unique literary form — sound, rhythm, imagery, metaphor, voice, diction, the relation between speaker and reader, space on the page, and ultimately, meaning. Bring your favorite poem, and we’ll also look at a variety of genres: narrative, dramatic, lyric, prose-poetry, haiku, concrete, and contemporary. The unusual, meaningful power of a poem is a co-creation between author and reader. Together let’s enjoy exploring this unusual, condensed literary form. Sheila Bartle

5 sessions | $79

#2984 April 2 –30 Tu 6:30 – 8 pm

Comic Book Creation Have you wondered what it takes to bring a comic book from a simple idea to a published work? This class will teach you how to refine that idea into a script, convert that script into art on the page, then polish it. In addition to the creative process, the class will talk about the business behind comics. Publishing through crowdfunding or a publisher, intellectual property rights, and more will be discussed. An inquisitive mind is just as important as a creative mind for this class as there are many ways to be involved in the comic book creation process! Pat Kawula #2868 March 7 –April 11 Th 7 – 8 pm *No class Mar. 28

NMC Extended Education & Training

1 session | $49

Scholars Hall SH 101

Developing the Dream: Writing Any Genre

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A writing class to focus, refine and produce a rough draft of your story no matter what genre. The class is a workshop that includes extensive writing exercises and sharing. No matter where you are in your writing process-ready to publish or simply start-this writing class will support, challenge, and extend your current project. Molly Moynahan #2980 April 4 –May 9 Th 5:30 – 7:30 pm

6 sessions | $149 Scholars Hall SH 101

5 sessions | $75 Scholars Hall SH 102

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LIFE ENRICHMENT Gardening on a Slope or Flat: Fill the Root Zone NEW!

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING

You can create a healthy and lush garden no matter the size and topography of your yard. From wide and flat to steep and skinny, a vital thing to remember is to fill the root zone! Learn how to design a garden on a slope and what to plant in steep areas. Flat areas require adequate cover, too. Walk away with design ideas for the spring garden of your dreams! Carolyn Thayer #2885 April 10 W 6 – 8 pm

ABOUT MATTHEW ROSS

1 session | $59 Innovation Center IC 104/105

Kick Start Your Veggie Garden

NEW!

During some of the coldest months and days it’s hard to envision the sweet taste of fresh homegrown tomatoes, the zip of a spicy new hot pepper, or the crunch of fresh asparagus. Take the time out of your winter schedule to develop a plan to ensure your success in next year’s veggie garden with a half-day workshop. Explore all the best techniques with Matthew Ross, Executive Director of The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park to develop a plan for growing a living grocery store and go home with a unique collection of vegetable seeds to get things started.

Lunch & Learn: Great Gardens of the East Coast

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Join Matthew Ross, Executive Director of The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park as he traverses the east coast to share some of the most awe-inspiring estates, public gardens, and arboreta anywhere in the U.S. From the shores of the North Atlantic and the fantastical gardens of coastal Maine to the southernmost public garden in the United States, there will be no shortage of inspiring ideas, techniques, and plant combinations to behold on this photographic tour. Please bring your own lunch and we will have light refreshments and cookies to share during the presentation. Matthew Ross

1 session | $49

#2871 Feb. 5 M 11 am – 1 pm

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#2872 April 4 Th 1 – 5 pm

Botanic Garden

“Matthew is an incredible lecturer! This class was engaging, informative, and based on what I learned I added some amazing new plants to my garden. Can’t wait to take more classes from him and The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park.” “The course exceeded my expectations. Very enjoyable. Matthew’s superpower is his knowledge base and command of the subject, and his talent is presentation and passion for the subject. Or maybe it’s the other way around. Doesn’t matter. He checks all the boxes. Great job.”

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Coffee Chats at Lunch Greetings! While we prepare for winter to surprise us, I hope you’ll plan to join me, Marguerite Cotto, for a Coffee Chats season d e s i g n e d to d o t h e same. We’re going to experiment with a different format: brown-bag lunch; a different time: 12:00-1:00 pm; and a different setting - all together in real-time at the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center on NMC’s main campus. In the spirit of all this, I’ve built our five-part season through the lens of the Italian novelist Italo Calvino, particularly following the prompts of his final work, a collection of essays on the future of literature, “Six Memos for the Next Millennium.” Calvino completed five of the six reflections before his death in 1985. These are passionate and complex writings, which is probably why I keep coming back to them as a blueprint for more than the future of literature, as I think the conversations ahead will suggest!

Coffee Chats: Quickness with Rich Brauer

Coffee Chats: Visibility with Jamie John

From Calvino’s perspective, quickness is the pacing of a story; an ‘enchantment that affects the flow of time, contracting it or expanding it.’ Filmmaker Rich Brauer will join us to talk about movie-making, mastering the flow of time, and how it determines which story a movie director wants to tell.

That which enters our imagination about ourselves and the world is the essence of Calvino’s exploration of visibility. What illuminates how we see ourselves? How do we choose to be seen? For the conversation around these questions, we’ll be joined by Jamie John, a two-spirit trans and queer Anishinaabe and Korean-American multi-disciplinary artist whose work around the design and significance of ‘zines’ has introduced many to both the history and validity of this distinctive medium to convey individual explorations within a community as well as a prompt for communities themselves to connect and grow.

Marguerite Cotto

1 session | $10

#2991 Feb. 9 F 12 – 1 pm

Innovation Center IC 106/107

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Marguerite Cotto

1 session | $10

#2993 Feb. 23 F 12 – 1 pm

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Coffee Chats: Lightness with Glenn Wolf Calvino addresses lightness, which he describes as the removal of weight and shadow from bodies and structures. Glenn Wolff, whose wonderful illustrations are among the most immediately recognizable of any artist in our region, will join us to talk about the work of the visual artist as illuminator of ideas and things, and the nature of collaboration between writer and painter that can create completely new understandings of the world we think we know. Marguerite Cotto

1 session | $10

#2990 Feb. 2 F 12 – 1 pm

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Coffee Chats: Exactitude with Leanne Baumeler Of course, Calvino has an interesting idea about exactitude in a story: the framework is well-considered; the images are sharp and memorable; and the language is as precise as possible. Leanne Baumeler, who is an ASL interpreter and NMC’s Coordinator of Disabilities Services, will join us as we explore the in-exactitude of the translator’s world from various perspectives – formal languages (ALS and Spanish) through the experiences of individuals overcoming other limitations that influence language expression. Marguerite Cotto

1 session | $10

#2992 Feb. 16 F 12 – 1 pm

Innovation Center IC 106/107

Coffee Chats: Multiplicity with Samantha Gutoski With this final published reflection, Calvino wrestles with the continuum each one of us experiences: the flow from exactitude to chaos, from analytics to humanity, and back towards balance, in other words, the multiplicity of our human existence. Our guest Samantha Gutoski coaches mindfulness through story-telling and listening, tools for examining and enhancing holistic well-being. As we conclude this exploration of Calvino’s memos, we’ll also touch upon the uncompleted final essay – complexity, and engage with you in ideas about the future of story, and storytellers! Marguerite Cotto

1 session | $10

#2994 March 1 F 12 – 1 pm

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Home & Hobby

Mah Jongg Madness Are you looking for a new mental challenge? Learn the ancient Chinese game of Mah Jongg — a game of skill coupled with wit and fortune. Examine a brief history of the game, the tiles and cards used, and rules set by the National Mah Jongg League. Experience actual playing time to apply what you learn. Mastery of the game takes practice and patience, and your effort will be repaid many times over by the enjoyment derived. Peggy Rod

4 sessions | $125

#2804 April 8 –29 M 1 – 4 pm

Innovation Center IC 104/105

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Learn & Play Contemporary Tabletop Games

Learn & Play Dungeons & Dragons

We are living during a renaissance of tabletop games: thousands are published each year. If you have enjoyed a game of Monopoly, Risk, or Yahtzee (and even if you haven’t!), then you owe it to yourself to try some newer board games that add depth, unique strategies, thematic elements, and interesting interactions. At each session, we’ll briefly talk about an aspect of how tabletop games work and have evolved, then learn and play a recent title. At the first session, we will decide what sort of games we’ll explore and play some introductory games. For future sessions, possible games to learn and play include Flash Point: Fire Rescue, a cooperative game where each player is a firefighter trying to rescue victims from a burning house; Parks, a game of visiting national parks by collecting experiences; Concordia, an economic game set in the ancient Roman Mediterranean; and Wingspan, a card game of building strong bird habitats. Each session will last three hours and is intended for adults or teens.

Have you wanted to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons? Now is your chance. Don your adventuring gear and polish up your Great Axe. Instructor Nick Roster has been playing D & D since the 70s and 80s, and has an active campaign going with his family and friends. This introduction to the popular role-playing game will prepare you with a lifetime of fun, no matter the weather. Learn how to generate characters and then play a short-ish campaign where we will learn rules as we go. Some materials will be provided for you to take home and begin your own campaign. A sense of adventure is your only prerequisite.

Jim Muratzki

Nick Roster

NEW!

3 sessions | $99

#2870 Feb. 28 –March 13 Innovation Center W 6 – 8 pm IC 104/105

4 sessions | $99

#2869 Feb. 6 –27 Innovation Center Tu 5:30 – 8:30 pm IC 106/107

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LIFE ENRICHMENT Advanced Marine Navigation

CPR/AED/Basic First Aid

Advanced Marine Navigation builds coastal and inland navigation skills, allowing you to take on more challenging conditions — unfamiliar waters, limited visibility, and extended cruises. GPS is embraced as a primary navigation tool while adding radar, chart plotters, and other electronic navigation tools. The follow-up course to Marine Navigation, this course includes many in-class exercises, hands-on practice, and learning. Topics include: advanced positioning techniques, use of radar and other electronics, hazard avoidance, collision avoidance, working with tides, wind, currents, and more.

This interactive class combines video with hands-on practical experience on the latest CPR skills, AED use, and basic first aid knowledge. American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid training program provides an ideal training solution for schools, child care providers, youth sports coaches, and others required to learn how to respond to medical emergencies involving adults, children and infants. This versatile program is based upon the 2020 CPR and First Aid Guidelines; and other evidence-based treatment recommendations.

Bill Bailey

7 sessions | $175

#2836 Mar. 11 –Apr. 22 Great Lakes Campus M 6 – 9 pm GL 101

John Chase

1 session | $149

#2824 Feb. 10 Sa 9 am – 2 pm

Innovation Center IC 106/107

Wilderness First Aid Certification This interactive class combines guided presentation with hands-on practical scenarios to give you the skills, knowledge, and abilities to best care for an ill or injured person until you can reach qualified care. Wilderness environments create special situations not usually encountered in an urban or suburban environment. With an American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) Wilderness First Aid class, first aid providers in a remote outdoor setting will be better prepared to respond when faced with limited resources, longer times to care for someone, and decisions about when and how fast to evacuate an ill or injured person. This comprehensive 16-hour wilderness first aid course meets or exceeds the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines, 2017 Edition. John Chase

2 sessions | $299

#2823 Feb. 24 & 25 Innovation Center Sa & Su 9 am – 5 pm IC 104/105

Cruising & Cruise Planning An America’s Boating Club course. Whether you have a sailboat or power boat, and whether you are planning to cruise for a few days or for a whole season, this course will really help you get ready. Topics include cruise preparation and planning, boat and equipment, anchors and anchoring, security, chartering, cruising outside the United States, crew and provisions, voyage management, communications, navigation, weather, and emergencies. Head out on your adventure with confidence! Tom Stone

Sailing Discover sailing this spring on beautiful Grand Traverse Bay. Novice and experienced sailors will enjoy learning the comprehensive essentials of sailing. Classroom learning and on-the-water sessions each week provide sailing experience and a chance to apply concepts learned. Topics include: nomenclature, boat designs, rigging, safety, sail types and processes, helmsmanship, essential knots and lines, handling emergencies, navigation rules, and boat management in heavy weather. Text and on-the-water instruction included. This course is underwritten in part by America’s Boating Club and is offered in partnership with America’s Boating Club Grand Traverse Bay. David Terrell

6 sessions | $149

#2820 April 17 –May 22 Great Lakes Campus W 6:30 – 9 pm GL 101

10 sessions | $175

#2818 Apr. 23 –Jun. 25 Great Lakes Campus Tu 6 – 8 pm GL 112

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LIFE ENRICHMENT Love to Sing?

NMC Chamber Singers This mixed (SATB) choral ensemble is open to community members and college students with past choral experience. The Chamber Singers provide an educational and personal enrichment experience made possible through singing quality choral literature with an emphasis on newer works and works for small choral ensembles. Performance excellence is principal to the purpose of the ensemble. The Chamber Singers perform throughout the semester and frequently perform with the Traverse Symphony Orchestra. May also be taken for academic credit. To arrange an audition, email jecobb@nmc.edu. Jeffrey Cobb

NMC Grand Traverse Chorale

NMC Jazz Lab Band (5:30 Session)

This large, mixed (SATB) choral ensemble is open to all community members and college students with past choral experience. The Grand Traverse Chorale provides its members with an educational experience and personal enrichment made possible through singing quality choral literature selected from antiquity through the 21st century, with an emphasis on large masterworks. Performance excellence is principal to the purpose of the ensemble. The GT Chorale performs throughout the semester and frequently performs with the Traverse Symphony Orchestra. May also be taken for academic credit. To arrange an audition, email jecobb@nmc.edu.

Open to community members and college students, the NMC Jazz Band is a course for the performer with a focus on big band jazz ensemble techniques and styles. A wide range of jazz styles are covered including swing, be-bop, ballads, rock/fusion and Latin. Some improvisation is explored, and always encouraged, though it is not the main focus. A minimum of one concert will be performed each semester and all members are required to attend and participate in all scheduled performances. Details for rehearsals and performances announced in class. May also be taken for academic credit. New students should arrange an audition; email Jwagner@nmc.edu for information.

Jeffrey Cobb

15 sessions | $199

Josh Wagner

16 sessions | $199

#2815 Jan. 15 –April 22 NMC Main Campus M 7:30 – 9:30 pm F 115

#2998 Jan. 15 –April 29 Dennos Museum M 5:30 – 7:30 pm Milliken Auditorium

NMC Concert Band

NMC Jazz Lab Band (7:30 Session)

Join the band! This large ensemble is made up of community musicians and college students who play a traditional band instrument. In addition to becoming more proficient with your instrument, you will have an opportunity to perform significant concert and symphonic band repertoire through rehearsals and in two concerts per semester. To be eligible, you will need at least high school level competency on a wind or percussion instrument. May also be taken for academic credit. An audition or personal interview with the conductor may be required for placement in the ensemble. Please email pbrumbaugh@nmc.edu for audition information.

Patricia Brumbaugh

15 sessions | $199

#2816 Jan. 16 –April 23 Tu 7 – 9 pm

Dennos Museum Milliken Auditorium

Josh Wagner

16 sessions | $199

#2999 Jan. 15 –April 29 Dennos Museum M 7:30 – 9:30 pm Milliken Auditorium

30 sessions | $299

#2814 Jan. 15 –April 24 NMC Main Campus M, W 5:30 – 7 pm F 115

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Music Calling all Hawk Owls! Are you an NMC graduate or former student? Tell us what you are up to!

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https://bit.ly/406Xk7i Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using Zoom and is partly hands-on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+.

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do - using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class, and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using Zoom and is partly hands-on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. For ages 13+.

Craig Coffman #2790 Jan. 27 Sa 1 – 3:30 pm

1 session | $89 Livestream

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Craig Coffman #2791 Jan. 27 Sa 9 am – 12 pm

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How to Play Piano by Ear

1 session | $89 Livestream

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Learn one of music’s deepest mysteries: how to play songs without relying on sheet music. Join a practical presentation of music theory that includes predicting chord progressions, learning from recordings, and transposing — all expressed in everyday language. This is an ideal follow-up to the Instant Piano class and is open to anyone who has a basic understanding of chords on any instrument. Expand your musical horizons, free yourself from sheet-music dependence, and be the life of the party! Prior experience with chords recommended. Fee includes the online book, online follow-up lessons, a recording of the class and an optional monthly question and answer session. Class is held online using Zoom. Craig Coffman

1 session | $89

#2461 Jan. 20 Sa 9 – 11:30 am

Livestream

#2789 March 16 Sa 9 – 11:30 am

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LIFE ENRICHMENT Signs of River Otters & Other Elusive Animals

? FIND YOUR

River otters are active and healthy at Grass River Natural Area. Join a naturalist to learn the natural history of river otters and how to spot signs of these elusive and fun indicators of water quality. On the trail we will look for signs of other elusive animals, like bobcat, mink, or black bear (dress to be outdoors). James Dake

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NMC Main Campus 1701 E. Front Street

1 session | $59

#2821 March 14 Grass River Natural Area Th 1 – 3:30 pm

Birding for Beginners The first session will start with a slide show that points out the basics of bird identification and birding: where and when to go out, what tools to use (binoculars and field guides or apps), what characteristics to look for, and dozens of helpful hints. Students will also view study skins of common species and of species that demonstrate key characteristics. The second session will be a morning outing to a local birding hotspot to practice identifying birds. Kirk Waterstripe

Amphibians of Northern Michigan Explore Michigan’s wonderful variety of unique frogs and salamanders in this classroom and field course. In the classroom, examine the natural history and recent research on Michigan’s amphibians before hitting the trail in search of some of these elusive but spectacular creatures. Learn field ID and handling techniques as we search forest, field, swamp, and stream. Participate in a citizen science project by contributing our findings to the Michigan Herp Atlas and learn to identify frogs by their calls. James Dake

2 sessions | $75

#2819 April 26 Health & Science Building F 6 – 8 pm HS 117 April 27 TBD by Instructor Sa 8 – 10 am

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Beckett Building Fine Arts Building Founders Hall Health & Science Building Innovation Center North Hall Oleson Center P. E. Building Scholars Hall

NMC University Center 2200 Dendrinos Drive

NMC Great Lakes Campus 715 E. Front Street

NMC Aero Park Campus 2525 - 2600 Aero Park Drive Aero Park Labs Parsons-Stulen Building

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2 sessions | $75

#2822 April 30 Innovation Center Tu 1 – 3 pm IC 104/105 May 7 Grass River Natural Area Tu 1 – 3 pm

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Northern Naturalist Water & Our Ecosystems: Green Infrastructure for Resilience Rain events are getting more dramatic and shorelines are always changing. With predictions for more severe weather events in coming years, you deserve to know more about how to partner with water for resilience. Come to this workshop and learn about residential-scale stormwater gardening, water catchment systems, and other mitigation and remediation techniques. We’ll look at larger scale green infrastructure projects here and afar and how these nature-based technologies protect our wetlands, creeks, streams, and drinking water. Jennifer Flynn

1 session | $59

#2840 Feb. 20 Tu 3 – 5 pm

Livestream

The Science of Making Maple Syrup

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Discover the art of tapping maple trees by learning both traditional and modern methods. Tap into the science of maple syrup production, tree identification, equipment needs, and get instruction for small scale DIY projects. James Dake

Winter Is Here! A Look at Winter Weather Do you get excited when the first flakes fall from the sky or enjoy knowing when it will snow so you can stay inside? Either way, this is the class for you! Explore Michigan’s winter weather in all its glory. Learn to identify winter precipitation types and look at the storm systems that produce them, including lake-effect snowstorms. By the end of the class, you will appreciate the beauty of Michigan winters; whether you want to be out in them or look at them from the warmth of your home. Tiffani Wilke

2 sessions | $79

#2806 Feb. 22 Livestream Th 1 – 3 pm Feb. 29 Grass River Natural Area Th 1 – 3 pm

1 session | $59

#2837 Feb. 9 Health & Science Building F 6 – 8 pm HS 213

Winter Weather & the Geological Landscape Compost in Small Spaces or Over Winter

Join SEEDS staff to learn k out ways to compost your Chec ing n food scraps in small spaces, Garde on es s such as a balcony or porch, clas 28! or even your basement! The g pa e same techniques apply to utilizing compost systems to use in northern Michigan winters. Learn about making a soil factory, using bokashi, and vermicomposting. Jo Jackzkowski

1 session | $59

#2842 Feb. 13 Health & Science Building Tu 4 – 6 pm HS 117

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Have you ever wondered why northern Michigan beaches have so many types of rocks, or why you experience such sharp changes in elevation when you drive around town? This class will help you answer these questions and more. Explore the effect that winter weather and past ice age climates have had on the northern Michigan landscape. Learn about the weathering and eroding of rocks and how winter weather and glaciers impact these processes. By the end of the class, you will be able to detect how winter has and continues to shape the landscape around you. Tiffani Wilke

Winter Tree Identification Gain the skills to identify Michigan trees in winter by their bark, buds, and branching patterns. We’ll use a variety of real specimens collected from Grass River Natural Area, along with photographs and guides to learn ID techniques for woody plants, including broadleaf trees, shrubs, and evergreens. James Dake

1 session | $59

#2807 Feb. 1 Health & Science Building Th 1 – 3 pm HS 116

1 session | $59

#2838 Feb. 16 Health & Science Building F 6 – 8 pm HS 213

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WORK & CAREER Create Compelling Content for Digital Marketing

Make Your Own Squarespace Website in 2 Hours!

Content is a large part of success on social media, and there are several facets to it. There is photography, short-form video, copy-writing, and more! This class will teach you how to create content that reaches your target demographic and how to track metrics so that you can see an actual return on your social media time investment. Learn how to make compelling videos and stories, and get tips for creating content easily and with purpose.

We believe that anyone can create a website. Seriously. Let’s work with Squarespace to get a page set up for you with a simple and onbrand template. By the end of the class, we will have you set up with the basics of creating your homepage and leaving with enough knowledge to continue to create a full website, should you choose!

Sarahbeth Ramsey

1 session | $99

#2911 April 24 W 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Beckett Building JB 216

Simplifying Social Media for Business

#2910 April 10 W 6:30 – 8:30 pm

1 session | $99 Livestream

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#2913 May 15 W 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Beckett Building JB 217

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING

Have you ever felt like you had no idea what to post on your social media page? Frustrated with how to begin? Learn simple steps to creating a social media strategy and calendar for your social media business pages to take the guesswork out of posting and allow you to start reaching your target demographic. Learn how to create content that reaches your target demographic by keeping it on-brand, creative, interesting, and educational. We will also discuss different and helpful scheduling tools and how to use them, as well as how to use Canva and other apps to make branded content. We will be making content in this class so that you leave with several different tools to help you move forward.

Sarahbeth Ramsey

ABOUT

SARAHBETH RAMSEY

Reach Your Ideal Customers With a Digital Marketing Strategy

“This class was excellent! Sarahbeth is a master at breaking digital marketing down to make it less intimidating and more exciting. I left class with a ton of ideas and ready to get started!”

Have you ever felt like you had no idea what to post on your social media page? Frustrated with how to begin? Learn simple steps to creating a digital marketing strategy for your social media business pages to take the guesswork out of posting, and allow you to start reaching your target demographic!

Sarahbeth Ramsey

1 session | $99

#2912 May 1 W 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Beckett Building JB 217

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Woodworking Applications

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Chainsaw Safety

This course is for the student with a strong Whether you are an experienced sawyer or understanding of hand and power tools a newbie to using a chainsaw, join Certified used in the craft of woodworking. A Arborist Bo Burke, to learn how to safely desire to expand their knowledge operate a chainsaw. Course will cover cial n in the aspects involved with basic basic saw safety, proper use of a n See fi ort furniture and cabinet building is a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), p p su s e i must. Students will be constructand basic saw anatomy. Students will t i n rtu ing projects that, by design, will practice cutting techniques, working oppo ge 15. challenge those of the advanced in pairs. Bring your own chainsaw, adeon pa beginner and intermediate skill abilquate PPE (kevlar chaps, leather boots, ities. Students will plan and implement gloves, eye and ear protection, hard-hat or the necessary steps to address the projects’ sawyer helmet with face-shield). Chainsaw can hardware and joinery requirements. Can be be rented from the instructor for an extra $25. taken for academic credit as CAR 104. Bo Burke 1 session | $199 Bryan Kelly 16 sessions | $699 #2839 May 3 Location TBD #2973 Jan. 18 –May 2 Aero Park Labs F 9 am – 12 pm Th 6 – 10 pm AL 110B

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WORK & CAREER Getting the Most Out of Your iPad

The Apple iPad brings lightweight mobile computing that extends beyond the convenience of a laptop. See how iPads and iPhones can interact and increase your access to work, entertainment, information, and family. Discover what your iPad can do to replace your PC, how to access remote data, and download and use applications. Learn about connections like Bluetooth, WiFi, and cellular networks, and how they improve your access to information, videos, music, and the world. Have your fully charged iPad handy during this class.

Steve Stanton #2903 Feb. 20 Tu 1 – 4 pm

Canva New Features Canva is always adding something new to their palette of features. Learn the latest and greatest features in this class. Focusing on presentations and docs, we will cover new features such as layouts and styles, drawing, resizing designs, magic features, text to image features, and more. Check out some of the premium options to see if investing in a paid subscription is right for you. We will also cover the basics of posting your Canva Designs on Instagram and LinkedIn. Take your marketing graphics or visual content to the next level! Alison Thornton #2927 April 15 M 5:30 – 7 pm

1 session | $59 Livestream

Cybersecurity: Password Management 101 Tired of losing or forgetting your passwords? Frustrated when it is necessary to change passwords and come up with new ones? In this short, to-the-point workshop, you will get a system to create, record, and save your passwords in one spot, safely and securely. Learn about the apps available to manage your passwords and keep your mind at ease and your information secure.

Steve Stanton #2905 April 16 Tu 1 – 3 pm

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iPhone Series: More iPhone Build on the skills you gained in the first iPhone course, and expand the functionality of your device as you learn its multi-tasking capabilities. Discover AirDrop, how to take screenshots, keyboard shortcuts, dictation, printing, photo editing, and more. Learn how you can adjust Siri settings and get the most from your voice commands. It is helpful to have taken Getting the Most Out of Your iPhone, but not required. Have your fully charged iPhone handy during this class.

Steve Stanton

1 session | $55

#2904 March 12 Tu 1 – 4 pm

Aero Park Campus Parsons-Stulen PS 112

Podcasting 101

NEW!

iPhone Series: Getting the Most Out of Your iPhone Learn how to use your iPhone to its fullest potential. From identifying function buttons and settings to using Safari to access the Internet and everything in between, discover tips and techniques to get the most out of this powerful smartphone. Have your fully charged iPhone on hand so that you may practice at the same time. Instructor Steve Stanton will talk you through the curriculum and he will have a special camera set up to show you what everything looks like up close on an iPhone. You are three hours away from being a much more confident iPhone user!

Steve Stanton #2826 Feb. 13 Tu 1 – 4 pm

1 session | $55 Aero Park Campus Parsons-Stulen PS 112

Have you been thinking of creating a podcast but aren’t sure where to start? Maybe you find the technology intimidating or aren’t sure how to interview guests. We make it easy for you by giving you guidance and the tools you need to start your podcast the right way. Join us as we discuss the best ways to get started in the podcast world!

Sarahbeth Ramsey

1 session | $99

#2975 May 8 W 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Beckett Building JB 217

Professional & Personal Learning • Winter-Spring 2024

Computers & IT Digital Essentials: Google Workspace (4 SCECH) Discover the full potential of Google Workspace’s FREE time-saving and life-hacking tech. Whether returning to the classroom, starting a new position, or simply wanting to enhance your digital skills, these lessons are designed to equip you with the basics and beyond. Benefit from valuable tips and tricks imparted by our Google Certified Trainer Alison Thornton. Gain the confidence required to navigate the digital world proficiently. Understand how to use Google Drive to upload, download, share, save, and organize your files and documents. Learn how to use Google Email and Calendar to easily communicate with anyone and schedule appointments. Google Docs is an easy to use word processing software that allows convenient access to share and collaborate. Google Slides, a free Google Workspace software platform, allows you to easily put together stellar presentations. These demonstration classes provide you with practice exercises at the end of each class to complete as homework in order to reinforce the learned material. Earn 4 SCECHs for teacher recertification. Alison Thornton #2925 Feb. 5 –26 M 5:30 – 6:30 pm

4 sessions | $149 Livestream

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Introduction to Notion: Boost Your Productivity in Just One Hour!

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In today’s fast-paced world, staying organized and productive is vital. Kickstart your journey with the Notion app in this one hour class. Notion is more than just a note-taking app; it’s a dynamic workspace with many tools tailored to your needs. Students, professionals, and individuals alike—the power of Notion will enhance your personal organization! Notion is a great package for content creators and other creatives, as well as for businesses and students. Learn to create a personalized workspace with lists, databases, progress trackers, mood boards, and more. Streamline tasks and project management; and organize, search, and reference your notes seamlessly. Collaborate with colleagues or friends through the app. Whether you’re new to Notion or need a refresher, this class will provide a solid foundation for enhancing your work and personal organization. Join us and unlock the door to digital productivity in just one hour. Alison Thornton #2972 April 8 M 5:30 – 6:30 pm

NMC Extended Education & Training

CompTIA IT Fundamentals

1 session | $59

CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (ITF+) is an introduction to basic IT knowledge and skills that helps you prepare for in-demand entry level careers in IT. The ITF+ certification is the only single certification that covers all areas of IT foundations, creating a broader understanding of IT, and making it ideal to help learners determine if they have an aptitude and interest in an IT career. Gain basic tech competencies and durable skills in; infrastructure networking, applications and software, software development, database fundamentals, and network security. This class is the first step into an IT career path. Explore in-demand careers in IT by attending optional networking events for learners hosted by 20Fathoms to connect directly with regional employers and IT mentors. Funding may be available through MichiganWorks! Apply for a scholarship, sponsored by Safety Net! Scott Goethals

8 sessions | $799

#2887 Jan. 29 –March 18 Aero Park Campus M 6 – 10 pm Parsons-Stulen PS 204

Livestream

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WORK & CAREER

Career Chats (6 SCECH)

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING THE SCIENCE OF STRESS “I didn’t think I could fit this into my busy schedule — but looking back, I don’t think I could have afforded NOT to take this class ... I made many changes, tracked those changes, and saw huge progress in my ability to sleep through the night.”

The Science of Stress (75 SCECH)

So many of us continue to suffer from stress-induced anxiety, burnout, and a lack of resilience. Invest in yourself, which is an investment in those around you. You can change your life with this science-based, experiential, and transformative course. Join NMC biology professor Tamara Coleman Ph.D., to discover the systemic effects Canva Digital Design (6 SCECH) of stress on the human body and learn researchLearn how to create marketing materials easily driven, practical, and free methods of mitigating with Canva, to create social media graphics, stress. Explore science associated with psycholpresentations, posters, and other visual content. ogy and biology, and explore healthy habits that Create beautiful designs with stock images, truly affect your well-being. Apply tangible skills illustrations, and templates by simply dragin your life and in your place of work. Hone in on ging and dropping elements onto your a specific focus for your personal plan such as canvas. Learn how to edit photos getting better sleep, addressing the chronic by cropping, resizing, or by using tension in your neck, or a difficult situation r o f t frames and filters. Create a Grea rs, at work. Whether you are a health care e custom style by choosing a worker, teacher, student, manager, or teach eurs, n color palette and font set repre fits! frontline worker — your stress is real — it t n e that matches your brand. Dive -pro matters and it affects everything around & non deeper into how to customize you. However, with the proper understandyour designs with advanced font ing and tools we can hack it! You will know features, animation, and editing it’s working when you see the positive effects on functionality including how to group and your family members, coworkers, clients — and position elements, and apply effects. Four hours you will feel better yourself! of class time, plus two hours of independent Tamara Coleman 6 sessions | $299 work, earns a total of six SCECHs for educators. Alison Thornton #2926 March 4 & 11 M 5:30 – 7 pm March 18 M 5:30 – 6:30 pm

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3 sessions | $149 Livestream

NMC Extended Education & Training

#2917 Feb. 7 –March 6 W 4:30 – 6 pm May 1 W 4:30 – 6 pm

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Career Chats are designed to empower school counselors and educators with up-to-date knowledge about in-demand career and college pathways for their students available right here in northern Michigan. This dynamic course not only equips counselors with the tools to guide students towards successful futures but also offers the opportunity to earn SCECH credits for recertification. Through this weekly webinar series, participants will explore emerging job markets, cutting-edge educational opportunities, and have the opportunity to ask questions. Sessions will be recorded for later viewing in case scheduling conflicts occur. Career Chats are the perfect resource for high school counselors seeking professional development while ensuring they can provide the best guidance for their students’ bright futures. Extended Education Staff

6 sessions | $25

#2977 Feb. 13 –March 19 Tu 4 – 5 pm

Livestream

Professional & Personal Learning • Winter-Spring 2024

Teacher SCECHs • Workforce Welding Fundamentals: Pick Your Process Perhaps welding is your future career path, but you want to try it out before making an investment of time and money? Or, already in the field, but looking to upgrade and/or add new skills? This class will provide a strong foundation focused on welding specifically aluminum. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (stick), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG), Gas Metal Arc Welding (wire welding), and Oxy-fuel (gas welding) are all options on which to focus your training experience. Join NMC instructors at the NMC Welding Lab to learn shop safety along with an understanding of welding aluminum using G.M.A.W. spray transfer and G.T.A.W. manually operated processes. This experiential welding class is open to anyone over the age of 18. Receive 28 hours of applied training over the course of 7 weeks. Upon completion of the course you will receive an NMC Certificate of Completion. If you decide that this is the career path for you, more information will be provided on next steps in training. Note: Please see special notice online for more details and funding options. Ryan Deering

14 sessions | $899

#2974 Jan. 16 –Feb. 29 Tu, Th 5 – 7:30 pm

Aero Park Labs AL 118

NMC Extended Education & Training

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MIOSHA: Part 21 - Powered Industrial Trucks: What Every Trainer & Operator Must Know (1 Day) This course covers the training and operating requirements for powered industrial trucks in general industry workplaces. Safety topics include: training program implementation; operator selection, training, testing, and permitting; inspection procedures; safe work practices; retention of training and maintenance records; and identification of types of powered industrial trucks. Occupational health topics include information on carbon monoxide, ventilation controls, personal protective equipment, and emergency eye flush and shower facilities. Resources and sample documents will be provided to assist attendees with implementing a powered industrial truck program in their workplace. This training session will also provide an overview of common exercises used for field evaluations. Robert Atkins

1 session | $130

#2900 April 25 Aero Park Campus Th 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Parsons-Stulen

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PS 201 NMC Extended Education & Training

MIOSHA: Parts 39 & 40 - Electrical Standards for General Industry (2 Days)

This challenging seminar provides the information needed to safeguard your employees and property from electrical hazards in the work environment. We will discuss the application of MIOSHA electrical standards for general industry. Topics include a fundamental explanation of electricity, clarification of qualified vs. unqualified employees, how to work with electricity safely, as well as electrical installation expectations. Emphasis is placed on electrical hazard recognition, the safe and correct use of electrical testing equipment, and case study review. Robert Atkins

2 sessions | $190

#2901 March 26 –27 Aero Park Campus Tu, W 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Parsons-Stulen PS 112

MIOSHA: MTI Level 2 MIOSHA Bootcamp (6 Days) The Level 2 Management MTI Bootcamp has been especially prepared for those students holding a Level 1 certificate, who have not taken any Level 2 who have not taken any Level Two MTI Management Track classes, and have the responsibility for implementing safety and health systems. This six day bootcamp will cover: Understanding and Improving Your Safety Culture; MIOSHA Recordkeeping; Behavior Based Safety; Incident Investigation; Effective Safety & Health Training; and Continuous Safety & Health Training. Robert Atkins

6 sessions | $720

#2797 Jan. 9 –11, 23 –25 Aero Park Campus Tu, W, Th 8am–4:30pm Parsons-Stulen PS 205

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Professional & Personal Learning • Winter-Spring 2024

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COLLEGE FOR KIDS Prelude Choir (Grades K-1)

Prelude means introductory music and is designed for Kindergartners and first graders — no audition required. Prelude Choir is Northwestern Michigan College Children’s Choir’s introductory session. This non-auditioned group meets Tuesday evenings for an eightweek session. Young singers learn about their voices and learn basic singing techniques in a friendly, nurturing environment. Jamie Moreland

8 sessions | $125

#2429 Jan. 9 –Feb. 27 Tu 5 – 5:45 pm

Fine Arts Building F 102

Bel Canto Choir: Spring Option (Grades 3-4) Bel Canto (bell kahn’-toh), Italian for beautiful singing, is primarily for third and fourth graders — audition required. As part of Northwestern Michigan College Children’s Choir (NMCCC), Bel Canto Choir includes children with some prior musical experience, who audition directly into the ensemble, and singers who have been promoted from the Dolce Choir. Singers rehearse Tuesday evenings as well as some Saturday afternoons. Bel Canto performs in NMCCC’s Holiday, Winter, and Spring Concerts. Joanna Aldridge

Dolce Choir: Spring Option (Grades 2-3) Dolce (dohl’-chay), Italian for sweet, is primarily for second and third graders — no audition required. Dolce Choir is Northwestern Michigan College Children’s Choir (NMCCC) introductory choir for young children with little or no prior musical experience. Singers rehearse Tuesday evenings plus a few Saturday afternoons. Singers build their foundational music skills in a fun, interactive learning environment, learning recognizable folk-based repertoire appropriate for beginning singers. Dolce performs in NMCCC’s Winter and Spring Concerts. Jamie Moreland #2434 Jan. 9 –April 30 Tu 6 – 7 pm

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17 sessions | $185 Fine Arts Building F 102

NMC Extended Education & Training

17 sessions | $199

#2435 Jan. 9 –April 30 Fine Arts Building Tu 5:30 – 6:30 pm F 105

MEET THE TEACHER STEPHANIE SCHALL-BRAZEE

Artistic Director, NMCCC Stephanie’s passion for teaching music was sparked by an piano teacher and coaxed along by a circle of caring, dedicated educators who inspired her to become a choral director. As a teacher, she believes singing in a choir triggers happiness, enhances community, and allows individuals to explore a range of emotions.

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Stephanie admires NMCCC for its ability to help kids express themselves artistically through their voices, especially amidst today’s tech-focused society. Her advice for novice singers? Singing is an attainable skill. Singing alone and with others brings joy and enriches lives significantly.

Professional & Personal Learning • Winter-Spring 2024

Children’s Choir • Drama Kids

Drama Kids: The Ants & the Grasshopper (Grades 1-3)

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The youngest of our Drama Kids will be expert story-tellers of this fable as they bring this story to life from the page to the stage. You’ll be super BUGGED if you miss out on this much ANT-icipated performance! So, run run run ... to see our little ‘bugs’ SHINE on stage as they work hard for the winter, while teaching the Grasshoppers a lesson or two along the way. Drama Develops Kids! Enthusiastic students who learn to speak out clearly and relate confidently with others will have an inside track to lifetime success. Drama Kids has no auditions and every student is a star. We are committed to creating a fun atmosphere for our students to practice a wide set of skills and learn to shine. Performance is Monday, May 6, in Milliken Auditorium at the Dennos Museum Center. Rachael Harrell

13 sessions | $199

#2867 Jan. 22 –May 6 Scholars Hall M 4:30 – 5:30 pm SH 217 *No class Feb. 19, Mar. 25, Apr. 15

NMC Extended Education & Training

Drama Kids: School for Superheroes (Grades 4-5)

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Learn how to save the day in the School for Superheroes. Even superheroes have to go to school. And, where there are superheroes there is always a villain! It’s a low-pressure, high energy, super-fun experience! Drama Develops Kids! Enthusiastic students who learn to speak out clearly and relate confidently with others will have an inside track to lifetime success. Our specialty is using a wide range of unique drama activities to focus the bold, outspoken child and to draw out the quiet or inarticulate child and help them reach into themselves to discover their full potential. Drama Kids has no auditions and every student is a star. We are committed to creating a fun atmosphere for our students to practice a wide set of skills and learn to shine. Performance is Monday, May 6, in Milliken Auditorium at the Dennos Museum Center. Rachael Harrell

13 sessions | $199

#2866 Jan. 22 –May 6 Scholars Hall M 5:30 – 6:30 pm SH 217 *No class Feb. 19, Mar. 25, Apr. 15

Drama Kids: Murder at Mornington Manor (Grades 6-12) NEW! Join the DKI Acting Academy students along with their eccentric characters as they try to solve a good old-fashioned murder mystery. Set in the 1920s, this play is full of suspense, humor, and of course DRAMA. You are sure to have a “roaring” good time as you discover the motives behind the possible murderers! DKI Acting Academy is for teens who want to expand their skills in acting, public speaking, and performing. As students participate in dramatic activities and stage actual performances, they build confidence and learn to think more creatively. That foundation can have a dramatic impact on academic, personal, and professional success! Performance is Monday, May 6, in Milliken Auditorium at the Dennos Museum Center. Rachael Harrell

13 sessions | $199

#2865 Jan. 23 – May 6 Scholars Hall Tu 5:30 – 6:30 pm SH 217 *No class Feb. 20, Mar. 26, Apr. 16

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