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Financial Planning

Pre-Registration & Advance Payment are Required

For All Classes

Text Box: Hand Tinted Photos/Digital or 35mm Hand tinted photographs make timeless treasures. Learn the art of tinting black and white photographs with hands-on instruction. A photograph and supplies to use in class will be provided. If you would like to have your own black and white negative printed on fiber paper, pre-register at 379-5373, and call Sherri at 655-4919 three weeks in advance of the class. Sherri Wood Tuesday, Feb 13; 6:00-7:30 p.m. or Tuesday, Apr 24 ; 6:00-7:30 p.m. Shades Valley High School; $38

Text Box: Needle Tatting If you’ve tried shuttle tatting without success, needle tatting is much easier. Learn to make beautiful, intricate lace-work. You will need tatting needles and #10 crochet thread. Joyce Ray 2 Thursdays, Feb 15 & 22; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. or 2 Thursdays, Apr 26 & May 3; 6:00-8:00 p.m. Shades Valley High School; $30

Text Box: Beginning Knitting Learn basic stitches and begin work on a project of your choice. Supplies needed include size 6 or 8 circular knitting needles and yarn. Joyce Ray 4 Mon, Feb 26 - Mar 19; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. or 4 Mon, Apr 30 - May 21; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Shades Valley High School; $75

Text Box: Get Hooked on Crochet Learn basic crochet stitches and be ready to work on a project of your choice such as napkin rings, bread cloths, snowflakes, slippers, pot holders or an afghan. Large #6 hook and skein of yarn are needed. Joyce Ray 4 Tuesdays, Feb 27-Mar 20; 6:00-8:00 p.m. or 4 Tuesdays, May 1-May 22; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Shades Valley High School; $75

Text Box: Silk Ribbon Embroidery Learn basic stitches to embellish clothing and home décor. Supplies may be purchased from the instructor for $5. Joyce Ray Monday, Feb 5; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. or Monday, Apr 2; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Shades Valley High School; $25

Beginning Smocking

Students will learn basic smocking stitches. You may purchase a pleated piece of fabric, needle and floss from the instructor for $7. Class is limited to 4.

Joyce Ray

„ Tuesday, Jan 23; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. or

„ Tuesday, Apr 3; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Shades Valley High School; $25

Stacking (Picture) Smocking

Students will smock a “picture” design on a white insert. You must know basic smocking stitches for this class. Class is limited to 4.

Joyce Ray

„ 2 Tuesdays, Feb 13 & 20; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. or

„ 2 Thursdays, May 17 & 24; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Shades Valley High School; $35

Basic Sewing

Basic sewing techniques, taking measurements and pattern selection will be covered. Students will make a simple garment. Call for a supply list. Sewing machine is optional. Students may bring their own sewing machine if they choose.

Jacquelyn Martin

3 Thursdays, Jan 25 - Feb 8; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Shades Valley High School; $55

Charcoal Drawing

This is a charcoal drawing class for artists of all levels. Class will cover different types of charcoals, various tips and tricks for drawing with charcoal as well as helpful tools and information on papers. Bring any type of charcoal and picture you would like to do to the first class. Supplies will be discussed at the first class. No class February 19.

Jan Kyzar

5 Mondays, Jan 22 - Feb 26; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Shades Valley High School; $80

Successful Retirement Workshop

Learn what it takes to make your retirement a better place to be financially. For adults of all ages, this workshop will give you the tools to create or update your retirement plan. Topics covered include: the need for retirement planning, retirement facts, assumptions, and projections, obstacles you face; the current investment environment, practical decision-making, rollovers, long-term care, estate planning, and more. During the class you will put together your own personal and confidential plan.

Dean Gambrell, Sr.

3 Tuesdays, Jan 23 - Feb 6

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Shades Valley High School

$69/person or $108/couple sharing handouts

Learn to Sew a Basic Top

Basic sewing techniques, taking measurements and pattern selection will be covered. Students will make a simple top. Students may bring their own sewing machine if they choose.

Jacquelyn Martin

3 Thursdays, Mar 8 - 22; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Shades Valley High School; $55

Faux Finishing

Learn the basic faux finish techniques including sponging, ragging, color washing and frottage in this hands-on class. Also included will be color section, mixing paint and glaze, and tools needed for this popular decorating technique. All materials are included in the class fee.

Carol Erickson

Monday, April 2; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Shades Valley High School; $34

Learn to Sew a Basic Skirt

Basic sewing techniques, taking measurements and pattern selection will be covered. Students will make a simple skirt. Students may bring their own sewing machine if they choose.

Jacquelyn Martin

3 Tuesdays, May 15-May 29; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Shades Valley High School; $55

Estate Planning and Living Wills

Legal aspects of estate planning will be discussed. Topics include wills, powers of attorney, living wills/advance directive, guardianships, conservatorships, how to probate an estate and how to legally avoid some probate and estate taxes. Living wills will be explained and your questions answered. Participants will have the opportunity to execute a living will and have it witnessed during the class.

Margie Alford, Attorney at Law

Tuesday, April 24; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Shades Valley High School; $20

Introduction to Investing

Learn the importance of a balanced approach utilizing insurance, real estate, and investments. Get an overview of taxable and non-taxable accounts. Learn about the stock, bond and cash markets.

Peter Maynard, MBA

2 Mondays, Feb 5 & 12; 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Community Education East @Wright Elem; $30

Intermediate Investing

Those with a basic knowledge of investing will learn about portfolio construction, risk management and active vs. passive investment strategies.

Peter Maynard, MBA

Tues, Feb 20 and Mon, Feb 26; 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Community Education East @Wright Elem; $30

* No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.