SPRING & SUMMER 2012 - the YMCA of Greater Cleveland

Adult Enrichment
Voice-Overs: You’re On the Air!
With such notable talent as James Earl
Jones, Linda Hunt and Donald Sutherland
lending their voices to commercials, films
and videos, one would think it would be
impossible to break into this field. Not so.
Learn about an exciting, new way to get
around the competition and actually turn
voice-overs into a thriving full or part-time
business. Step up to the microphone and
do some practice recording, and best of all,
hear the results. Instructor: Tom Force
#4412-0 Brush High School Library
Tues. 6/5 7-9 pm
Fee: $39 N-Res: $49
Blogs: How to Start Your Own
Blogs have become an important part of
the professional and social landscape.
There are so many fun and endless possibilities.
Use your blog to stay in touch with
friends and family, or to keep business and
club associates up to date.
Instructor: Beth Robbins
#4112-4 Orange HS Computer Lab
Wed. 4/11 6:30-8:30 pm
Fee: $34 N-Res: $44
Bridge For the Novice
A perfect class for those who want to learn
the fundamentals or who need a refresher
course. Classes are geared to student levels
and will cover the overall game, bidding,
contracts, no-trump, transfers, scoring, strategies,
and more. Bridge is a ‘forever’ game
so invite a friend and learn to play bridge
now! Instructor: Sue Pisanelli
8 Wks. Orange Senior Center
#4302-8 Thurs. 4/5-5/24 1-3 pm
#4303-8 Thurs. 6/14-8/2 1-3 pm
Fee: $97 N-Res: $107
Jeffrey H. Day
Associate
Bridge Improvement
Who doesn’t need a little improvement in
their bridge game? The class will be structured
to the participants and will include play
techniques, defensive techniques, special
bids, slam bidding, conventions, competition,
and more. Instructor: Sue Pisanelli
8 Wks. Orange Senior Center
#4312-8 Thurs. 4/5-5/24 10 am-Noon
#4313-8 Thurs. 6/14-8/2 10 am-Noon
Fee: $97 N-Res: $107
French I Conversation
Learn how to order food & drink, ask for
directions, find accommodations, use
transportation, or participate in friendly
chat if you will be traveling to France or
any French-speaking country. Bring textbook:
French For Dummies (2011 Edition)
by Charles Berlitz to the first class. Class
times will be shortened if we have low enrollment.
Instructor: Sana Yared
#4092-4 Pepper Pike LC, Conf. Rm C
8 Wks. Tues. 4/10-5/29 7:15-8:45 pm
Fee: $79 N-Res: $89
Photoshop For Photographers
Learn some of the basics of Photoshop
software. Adjusting color, converting to black
and white, digital dodging, burning, using
masks, layers, actions, effects, channels,
selections, and much more. You may bring
your lap top and work on your own or learn
some of the basics of photography editing
by observing and asking questions. $10 late
fee if you register after April 9th.
Instructor: Michael Steinberg
#4242-8 Valley Arts Center, Chagrin Room 1
6 Wks. Thurs. 4/19-5/24 6:30-8:30 pm
Fee: $96 N-Res: $106
financial eDucation services
5508 Kenbridge Drive, Highland Heights
(440) 449-2994 • (440) 667-6644 cell
jeffreyhday@yahoo.com
PowerPoint
Create great business or personal presentations
using multi-animated slideshow with
pictures, sounds, graphics, and different
backgrounds. Have a project in mind for
the first class, such as a slide presentation
for a business or product, or create a special
memory for an anniversary, birthday,
bridal shower, wedding, or baby shower.
PowerPoint slideshows make great gifts.
Instructor: Beth Robbins
#4082-4 Orange HS Computer Lab
Wed. 4/18 6:30-8:30 pm
Fee: $34 N-Res: $44
Professional-Looking Home Video
Learn to create professional looking video
with consumer-grade equipment. Easily
apply timeless cinematic principles to
shoot video that will be viewed again and
again. Composition, shot type, angle, and
the moving camera will be explained simply,
with a focus on creating great looking
finished products. Instructor: Mark Jones,
OHS Television Production Teacher
#4233-4 Orange High School TV Studio,
(On lower level in the rear of the building)
Tues.-Wed.-Thurs. 6/12-6/14 6-8 pm
Fee: $79 N-Res: $89
Conversational Spanish, Beg.
Learn basic pronunciation and vocabulary
of the Spanish language. Cultural aspects
of the language and people will also be
included. Textbook information given during
first class. Bring a recording device. Our
instructor is a native of Guatemala and has
been teaching adults to speak Spanish for
over 20 years.
Instructor: Cristina Sempe, ESL Certified
#4792-4 Pepper Pike LC, Conf. Rm. C
8 Wks. Wed. 4/11-5/30 7:15-8:45 pm
Fee: $79 N-Res: $89
Spanish Crash For Travelers
Do you have a vacation planned to a Spanish
speaking country? Take what you’ve
learned in Spanish I and II and learn the
basics of foreign travel. Your final exam will
be at Marbella Restaurant on the last night
where you must order in Spanish. No English
allowed! (Meal not included in the fee).
Instructor: Cristina Sempe, ESL Certified
#4793-4 Pepper Pike Learning Ctr, Rm 22
3 Wks. Wed. & Thurs. 6/13-6/28 6-8 pm
Fee: $69 N-Res: $79
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