Spring 2021 Classes
Classes
- Kids and Teen Classes
- Medical
- Personal Interest
- Technology/Career Classes
- Financial Classes
- Baking/Decorating Classes
Kids and Teen Classes
Oreo Drip Cake decorating
Date ......................................................Thursday, April 22
Time ............................................................5:30-8:30 PM
Tuition ..........................................................................$50
Location .............................................................Poteet HS
Instructor ....................................................Krystal Lovato
Come join the fun and learn the techniques on how to design an Oreo Drip cake and take it home to enjoy.
Date ......................................................Thursday, May 20
Time ............................................................5:30-8:30 PM
Tuition ..........................................................................$50
Location .............................................................Poteet HS
Instructor ....................................................Krystal Lovato
Come join the fun and learn the techniques on how to create an Ice Cream Drip Cake. Age 13 and up
Medical
Stop the Bleed
Date ..........................................................Tuesday, April 13
Time ..............................................................6:00-7:00 PM
Tuition ...........................................................................$10
Location ................................PDC, David Belt Bldg Rm 110
Instructor ..................................................D'Auna Van Heyst
Uncontrolled bleeding is the number one cause of preventable death from trauma. The greater the number of people who know how to control bleeding in an injured person, the greater the chances of surviving that injury. You can save a life by knowing how to stop bleeding if someone, including yourself, if injured.
Personal Interest
Screen-Free Kids: Saying NO to Screens and Social Media
Date ....................................................Wednesday, March 24
Time .................................................................6:00-7:00 PM
Tuition .........................................................................FREE
Location ...............................PDC, David Belt Blg. Rm 112
Instructor .......................................................Lindsay Paris
Social media has become an addiction for most adults and is now taking over the lives of our preteens & teens. Kids feel the need to be constantly connected to their social media accounts due to FOMO (the fear of missing out). In this session, Lindsay will discuss how social media is affecting your son or daughter in more ways than we see, advocate why your son or daughter should delete their media accounts, and how we as a society can experience JOMO (the joy of missing out.) FREE
Try and Make Me
Date ........................................................Wednesday, April 7
Time .................................................................6:30-7:30 PM
Tuition .........................................................................FREE
Location ...............................................................via ZOOM
Instructor ............................................................Kelly Smith
Tired of arguing with your strong willed child? Sick of endless battles at home? If so, this class is for you. Come ready to develop the skills you need to increase cooperation so that you can get things done... without the meltdowns.
Spring Wreath Class
Date ........................................................Thursday, April 8
Time .............................................................6:00-8:00 PM
Tuition .........................................................................$25
Location .........................................PDC, David Belt Bld.
Instructor ...................................................Monica Garcia
Join us in this fun class and learn how to make your very own Custom Monogram Deco Mesh Spring Wreath! SHOPPING LIST will be emailed prior to class.
License to Carry
Date ................................................Tuesday, April 20
Time ...................................................5:30 - 9:30 PM
Tuition .....................................................................$40
Location ...............PDC, David Belt Bldg. Vision Room
Instructor .................................................David Hancock
This course will cover, use of force, safe storage, non-violent dispute, handgun use, situation awareness, aftermath, signs and more. In this class you will receive your completed LTC Classroom portion that is required by law.
Stop the Bleed
Date ..........................................................Tuesday, April 13
Time ..............................................................6:00-7:00 PM
Tuition ...........................................................................$10
Location ................................PDC, David Belt Bldg Rm 110
Instructor ..................................................D'Auna Van Heyst
Uncontrolled bleeding is the number one cause of preventable death from trauma. The greater the number of people who know how to control bleeding in an injured person, the greater the chances of surviving that injury. You can save a life by knowing how to stop bleeding if someone, including yourself, if injured.
ReadPlayTalk Parent Class
Date .......................................................Tuesday, April 20
Time .................................................. ...............6:00-7:00 PM
Tuition .........................................................................FREE
Location ..............................................................Room #112
Instructor .......................................Language Arts Facilitator
Sensory Bag Fun! - Little ones use their senses to learn about the world. They love to touch things! Join us in making sensory bags with hair gel to provide some fun experiences for your child.
Oreo Dip Cake decorating
Date ......................................................Thursday, April 22
Time ............................................................5:30-8:30 PM
Tuition ..........................................................................$50
Location .............................................................Poteet HS
Instructor ....................................................Krystal Lovato
Come join the fun and learn the techniques on how to design an Oreo Drip cake and take it home to enjoy.
Google Bootcamp II
Date ..........................................................Tuesday, April 27
Time .................................................................6:00-7:30 PM
Tuition .............................................................................$10
Location ................................PDC, David Belt Bldg Rm 110
Instructor ...................................................Emma McDonald
Know the basics of Chrome and Drive? Wanting to increase your productivity online or provide more support for your school-age children? Join us to take a dive into different Google apps including Calendar, Docs, Slides, and Forms. Basics for these apps will be covered with tips you can use to explore more on your own. Age 16 UP
Retirement Planning
Date ........................................Thursday's, May 6- May 20
Time ..........................................................6:30-7:30 PM
Tuition .......................................................................$59
Location ......................................PDC, David Belt Bldg.
Instructor ......................................................Brad Weddle
Have you spent more time planning a two week vacation than your twenty or thirty year retirement? In this class, you will learn how to determine the approximate amount of money you will need to retire, estimate how long your money will last, as well as avoiding the ten retirement planning mistakes. The book in this class is included in the tuition
Savvy Social Security Planning
Date ........................................................Thursday, May 27
Time ..............................................................6:30-7:30 PM
Tuition .............................................................................$10
Location ...............................................................via ZOOM
Instructor ...........................................................Brad Weddle
At this informative seminar you will learn important rules and strategies for collecting your retirement benefits, such as how your benefits will be affected by the age at which you apply, how spousal and survivor benefits work, how benefits affect taxes, and what to do if you have other income from pensions or IRAs.This class will be taking place via online Zoom. The link will be sent to you prior to class.
Generating Jobs
Date ......................................................Thursday, May 20
Time ............................................................6:00-7:00 PM
Tuition ..........................................................................$10
Location .............................................................Via Zoom
Instructor ........................................................Marvin Arts
Whether you are new to Linkedin or use it regularly, in this course, we will navigate the various features of Linkedin and how to maximize them. I will explain how these features generate job leads and help you get noticed by hiring managers.
Spring Cupcakes
Date ....................................................Thursday, March 25
Time .............................................................6:00-8:00 PM
Tuition .........................................................................$25
Location ............................................................Poteet HS
Instructor .......................................................Katy Rhodes
Come and learn how to make perfect cupcakes and delicious creamy frosting. Beginner piping techniques will be taught. Each participant will take home a dozen cupcakes to enjoy at home! AGE 15 and UP!
License to Carry
Date .....................................................Tuesday, April 1
Time .......................................................5:30 - 9:30 PM
Tuition .....................................................................$40
Location ...............PDC, David Belt Bldg. Vision Room
Instructor .................................................David Hancock
This course will cover, use of force, safe storage, non-violent dispute, handgun use, situation awareness, aftermath, signs and more. In this class you will receive your completed LTC Classroom portion that is required by law.
Resume Writing
Date ....................................................Thursday, April 15
Time ............................................................6:00-7:00 PM
Tuition ..........................................................................$10
Location .............................................................Via Zoom
Instructor ........................................................Marvin Arts
In this class we will cover how to draw the attention of hiring managers, land you interviews and ultimately get you the offer for the position you want and deserve. We will go over in detail how a resume is critical in the success of you landing and interview and what you are currently doing wrong in your resume. This class will be taking place in your own home online via Zoom.
Investment Basics
Date ........................................................Thursday, April 22
Time .................................................................6:30-7:30 PM
Tuition ..............................................................................$10
Location ...............................................................via ZOOM
Instructor ...........................................................Brad Weddle
Come learn about the Magic of Compound Interest, Identifying Goals & Time Horizons, Risk Tolerance, Risk vs Return, Types of Investments, Dollar Cost Averaging, Asset Allocation, Role of a Financial Advisor.This class will be taking place in your own home online via Zoom.
Date ......................................................Thursday, May 20
Time ............................................................5:30-8:30 PM
Tuition ..........................................................................$50
Location .............................................................Poteet HS
Instructor ....................................................Krystal Lovato
Come join the fun and learn the techniques on how to create an Ice Cream Drip Cake. Age 13 and up
ReadPlayTalk Parent Class
Date ..............................................................Tuesday, May 4
Time .................................................................6:00-7:00 PM
Tuition .........................................................................FREE
Location ..............................................................Room #112
Instructor .......................................Language Arts Facilitator
Cultural ReadPlayTalk - Celebrating Cinco de Mayo is a wonderful way to introduce your children to other cultures and traditions. Join us as we read, play, and talk about this holiday.
Adult Knitting
Date ............................................Tuesday's, May 4-May 25
Time .................................................................6:30-8:30 PM
Tuition .............................................................................$45
Location ..........................PDC, David Belt Bldg. Room #111
Instructor .........................................................Lynette Elliott
Have you always wanted to learn how to knit? It's a new year, so now is the time! This class is for those who have never knit before or who learned years ago and want to pick up their needles again. You'll learn all the basics including casting on, knit and purl stitches, simple stitch patterns, increases and decreases, binding off, how to read knitting patterns, and some general tips and tricks to help you do things your own way. Class work will include knitted swatches as well as a simple project that will be finished by the end of the course. No experience necessary and supplies are provided. Just bring your enthusiasm!
Dr. Mom Essential Oils and Kids
Date .........................................................Wednesday, May 5
Time .................................................................7:30-8:30 PM
Tuition .............................................................................$15
Location ...........................PDC, David Belt Blg. Room #111
Instructor ..............................................................Libby Stroh
What if you could help your kid’s tummy ache in minutes or mend a ‘boo boo’ and never have to worry about whether it’s safe or not? If you are a parent, stepparent, grandparent, aunt/uncle, or anyone who has littles in your life in any way, shape, or form, join us to learn how to safely use essential oils and other plant-based products to help keep your kiddos feeling great! Each student will receive a sample mini kit of the oils in class.
License to Carry
Date .................................................Tuesday, May 18
Time ...................................................5:30 - 9:30 PM
Tuition .....................................................................$40
Location ...............PDC, David Belt Bldg. Vision Room
Instructor .................................................David Hancock
This course will cover, use of force, safe storage, non-violent dispute, handgun use, situation awareness, aftermath, signs and more. In this class you will receive your completed LTC Classroom portion that is required by law.
Screen-Free Kids: Saying NO to Screens and Social Media
Date ........................................................Wednesday, May 5
Time .................................................................6:00-7:00 PM
Tuition .........................................................................FREE
Location ...............................PDC, David Belt Blg. Rm 112
Instructor .......................................................Lindsay Paris
Social media has become an addiction for most adults and is now taking over the lives of our preteens & teens. Kids feel the need to be constantly connected to their social media accounts due to FOMO (the fear of missing out). In this session, Lindsay will discuss how social media is affecting your son or daughter in more ways than we see, advocate why your son or daughter should delete their media accounts, and how we as a society can experience JOMO (the joy of missing out.) FREE
Technology/Career Classes
Generating Jobs
Date ......................................................Thursday, May 20
Time ............................................................6:00-7:00 PM
Tuition ..........................................................................$10
Location .............................................................Via Zoom
Instructor ........................................................Marvin Arts
Whether you are new to Linkedin or use it regularly, in this course, we will navigate the various features of Linkedin and how to maximize them. I will explain how these features generate job leads and help you get noticed by hiring managers.
Google Bootcamp II
Date ..........................................................Tuesday, April 27
Time .................................................................6:00-7:30 PM
Tuition .............................................................................$15
Location ................................PDC, David Belt Bldg Rm 110
Instructor ...................................................Emma McDonald
Resume Writing
Date ....................................................Thursday, April 15
Time ............................................................6:00-7:00 PM
Tuition ..........................................................................$10
Location .............................................................Via Zoom
Instructor ........................................................Marvin Arts
In this class we will cover how to draw the attention of hiring managers, land you interviews and ultimately get you the offer for the position you want and deserve. We will go over in detail how a resume is critical in the success of you landing and interview and what you are currently doing wrong in your resume. This class will be taking place in your own home online via Zoom.
Financial Classes
Retirement Planning
Date ........................................Thursday's, May 6- May 20
Time ..........................................................6:30-7:30 PM
Tuition .......................................................................$59
Location ......................................PDC, David Belt Bldg.
Instructor ......................................................Brad Weddle
Have you spent more time planning a two week vacation than your twenty or thirty year retirement? In this class, you will learn how to determine the approximate amount of money you will need to retire, estimate how long your money will last, as well as avoiding the ten retirement planning mistakes. The book in this class is included in the tuition
Investment Basics
Date ........................................................Thursday, April 22
Time .................................................................6:30-7:30 PM
Tuition ..............................................................................$10
Location ...............................................................via ZOOM
Instructor ...........................................................Brad Weddle
Come learn about the Magic of Compound Interest, Identifying Goals & Time Horizons, Risk Tolerance, Risk vs Return, Types of Investments, Dollar Cost Averaging, Asset Allocation, Role of a Financial Advisor.This class will be taking place in your own home online via Zoom.
Savvy Social Security Planning
Date ........................................................Thursday, May 27
Time ..............................................................6:30-7:30 PM
Tuition .............................................................................$10
Location ...............................................................via ZOOM
Instructor ...........................................................Brad Weddle
At this informative seminar you will learn important rules and strategies for collecting your retirement benefits, such as how your benefits will be affected by the age at which you apply, how spousal and survivor benefits work, how benefits affect taxes, and what to do if you have other income from pensions or IRAs.This class will be taking place via online Zoom. The link will be sent to you prior to class.
Baking/Decorating Classes
Unicorn Cake Decorating
Date ..................................................Wednesday, March 10
Time .............................................................5:30-7:30 PM
Tuition .........................................................................$50
Location .............................................................Poteet HS
Instructor ....................................................Krystal Lovato
In this class students will have fun frosting and decorating their very own Unicorn Cake. All supplies are included and you will take home your masterpiece to enjoy.
Spring Wreath Class
Date ........................................................Thursday, April 8
Time .............................................................6:00-8:00 PM
Tuition .........................................................................$25
Location .........................................PDC, David Belt Bld.
Instructor ...................................................Monica Garcia
Join us in this fun class and learn how to make your very own Custom Monogram Deco Mesh Spring Wreath! SHOPPING LIST will be emailed prior to class.
Oreo Dip Cake decorating
Date ......................................................Thursday, April 22
Time ............................................................5:30-8:30 PM
Tuition ..........................................................................$50
Location .............................................................Poteet HS
Instructor ....................................................Krystal Lovato
Come join the fun and learn the techniques on how to design an Oreo Drip cake and take it home to enjoy.
Spring Cupcakes
Date ....................................................Thursday, March 25
Time .............................................................6:00-8:00 PM
Tuition .........................................................................$25
Location ............................................................Poteet HS
Instructor .......................................................Katy Rhodes
Come and learn how to make perfect cupcakes and delicious creamy frosting. Beginner piping techniques will be taught. Each participant will take home a dozen cupcakes to enjoy at home! AGE 15 and UP!
Date ......................................................Thursday, May 20
Time ............................................................5:30-8:30 PM
Tuition ..........................................................................$50
Location .............................................................Poteet HS
Instructor ....................................................Krystal Lovato
Come join the fun and learn the techniques on how to create an Ice Cream Drip Cake. Age 13 and up
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If you have any questions, please call us at 972-882-5277.
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Cancellation policy;
We will refund your full tuition paid, if you cancel more than 3 days before the start date of the class. If a cancellation is made within the 24-hour window you will only received a partial refund of your tuition paid for the class registered for. We ask that members to please arrive five minutes prior to the start of class time.