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Learn film literacy, use hypnotic suggestion on yourself and others, research your family history, write your life story, move beyond divorce, assist your aging parents, and more.

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Aging Parents, Assisting  $ 75 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Marsiea Warren

Assisting Aging Parents Are your parents in their golden years? Learning how to help parents or other loved ones through their transition can prepare us for our own. This compassionate and comprehensive class will give you the tools,...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Communication, Keys to Effective  $ 75 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Dawn Lianna

Keys to Effective Communication Lost for words? Don't be! Learn to build rapport, trust, warmth, and respect through conversation.  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9

Difficult People, Achieving Success with  $ 75 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Judy Snyder

Achieving Success with Difficult People Do you know people whose behavior makes completing even the simplest tasks difficult? Would you like to learn how to have more successful relationships with difficult bosses, co-workers, students, neighbors or...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Genealogy Basics  $ 75 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Bob Moyer

Geneaology on the Internet Who will you discover? What new branch of your family will you find? If you're a newcomer or an amateur genealogist, this course will help guide you to the most useful Web sites where you can search for family...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Hypnosis, Healing Through  $ 75 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Lillie Barnes

Healing Through Hypnosis Learn to use hypnotic suggestion on yourself and others with amazing results.  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Life Story, Write Your  $ 75 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Eva Shaw

Write Your Life Story It’s your story. It’s time to write it so you can tell history, share your secrets and successes, and better understand yourself. Learn what it takes to write essays, a legacy letter (sometimes call...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Shy, Goodbye to  $ 75 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Kimberly Floyd

Goodbye to Shy Want to learn how to overcome shyness? Now you can—from someone who has been there! The ability to interact with others affects everything we do, from selecting a mate to advancing in our careers. If shyn...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Speed Reading, Merrill Ream  $ 75 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Merrill Ream

Merrill Ream Speed Reading Are you struggling to keep up with a flood of email, articles, reports, books, and other printed matter? Save yourself oodles of time by learning to read faster and with better comprehension from acclaimed spee...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17


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