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Older Adult FitnessExerciseAquaticsPark La BreaMeridian Swim Club. 5810 West6th Street, LA 90036 (Stop atSecurity kiosk for pass anddirections. (Starts in November.)Friday, 10-11:30 am,Instructor: M. MedinaWednesday, 7-8:30 pm,Instructor: M. MedinaThis physical fitness course is designed for the older adults andoffers instruction in movement to maintain and increase range ofmotion, build muscular strength, and enhance coordination andbalance. The course provides exercises that contribute to soundphysical, mental, and emotional well-being. No Registration fee.Class fee: $24 per year. Voluntary Student Body Card: $2.Barrington Park338 S. Barrington Avenue. LA 90025Thursday, 10:15 am-12:15 pmFelicia Mahood Senior Center11338 Santa Monica Blvd. LA, 90025 (at Corinth)Tuesday, 9:30-11:30 amFreda Mohr Center 330 North Fairfax Ave., LA, 90036Monday, 3:30-5 pmThursday, 12:30-2 pmPacific Palisades Presbyterian Church15821 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades 90272Tuesday & Thursday, 1-3 pmPan Pacific Senior Activity Center141 S. Gardner St., LA 90036 (Next to the Fairfax Branch Library)Monday & Thursday, 10:30 am-12:30 pmTuesday, 9-11:30 amWednesday, 10 am-12 noonFriday, 12-1:30 pmPlummer ParkFiesta Hall, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood (Enter at Martel.)Free parking.Thursday, 2:30-4 pmStoner Park 1835 Stoner Ave., LAMon., Wed.,& Friday, 8:45-10:45 amTuesday & Thursday, 8:30-10 amMonday & Friday, 11 am-12:30 pmMonday & Wed., 1-3 pmUnited Methodist Church10497 Wilshire Blvd., West LA 90024Thursday, 9-11 amWest Hollywood Park Auditorium647 N. San Vicente Blvd., W. Hollywood 90069 (Across from the Pacific Design Center)Monday, 10 am-12 noonWest Hollywood Park Pool647 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood 90069(Across from the Pacific Design Center)Monday & Wednesday, 2-3:30 pmTai ChiPrincipals of Chi Gong/Tai Chi. Thiscourse is designed for the older adult andoffers instruction in the principles of chigong and tai chi to maintain and increaseflexibility, muscle tone, breathing capacity,and enhance coordination and balance.This course provides exercises that areflowing, smooth and gentle on the body andcontribute to sound physical, mental andemotional well-being. No registration fee.Class fee: $12 per year. Voluntary studentbody card: $2. Instructor: Matt RandFelicia Mahood Senior Center11338 Santa Monica Blvd. LA, 90025 (at Corinth)Monday, 12:30-3:30 pmWednesday, 10 am-12 noonYogaPrincipals of Yoga. This course is designedfor the older adult and offers instructionin the principles of yoga to maintain andincrease flexibility, muscle tone, breathingcapacity, and enhance coordination andbalance. This course provides exercisesthat are modified yoga asanas thatcontribute to sound physical, mental andemotional well-being.University Synagogue11960 Sunset Blvd., West LA ,90049 (between Bundyand Barrington) (310) 472-1255Tuesday 10:15 am-12:15 pmFall Schedule, 2009 • Westside Education & Career Center • (323) 370-1040 or (310) 914-3565

Computer LiteracyThis course is especially designed for the adultlearner who is an absolute beginner or wouldlike to just brush up on some beginning skills.Students will get familiar with the Windows XPoperating system and learn computer basicsincluding: word processing, jump drives,saving and opening documents. Registrationfee: $20. (Seniors 60 years and over do notpay a registration fee.) Class fee: $18. Student body card: $2.Monday & Wednesday, 9-11 amPark La Brea, Enter Park La Brea on 3rd Street or 6th St. Stopat Security Gate and ask for map to Tower 36, 350 South FullerAvenue, L.A. (Classroom is downstairs in Computer Hall).Monday & Wednesday, 3:15-5:15 pmMonday & Wednesday, 6-9:15 pmUniversity Campus, 11800 Texas Ave., LA 90025Introduction to MS OfficeExplore the basics of this powerful suite ofprograms including MS Word, MS Exceland MS Powerpoint. Students will learn thefundamentals of word processing, spreadsheets and slide presentation. Registrationfee: $20. (Seniors 60 years and over donot pay a registration fee.) Class fee: $18.Student body card: $2.Monday & Wed. 9 am-12:15 pmPlummer Park, Classes are held in the Computer Lab atPlummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood (at Martel)Internet and E-mailStudents will learn how to search the Internet for anything and findout about new social trends such as blogging, Myspace, Facebookand Twitter. Students will also study E-mail, create accounts andlearn important safety issues regarding the use of electronic mail.Registration fee: $20. (Seniors 60 years and over do not pay aregistration fee.) Class fee: $18. Student body card: $2.Tuesday & Thursday 9 am-12:15 pmPlummer Park, Classes are held in the Computer Lab atPlummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood (at Martel)MS Office IntermediateExplore more advanced uses of this powerful suite of programsincluding MS Word, MS Excel and MS Powerpoint. Registrationfee: $20. (Seniors 60 years and over do not pay a registrationfee.) Class fee: $18. Student body card: $2.Monday, 12:30-3:45 pmComputersPlummer Park, Classes are held in the Computer Lab atPlummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood (at Martel)IC3 Certification PreparationThis competency-basedcourse is designed toprovide students withcompetencies for succesfulentry level employmentin fields requiring basiccomputer usage. Thiscourse prepares the student for IC3 Certification. The course will covercomputing fundamentals, generic program functions in MicrosoftExcel, Word and PowerPoint and Living Online. The competenciesin this course are aligned with the California High School AcademicContent Standards and the California Career Technical EducationModel Curriculum Standards. Prerequisites: Enrollment requiresproficiency in computer applications. Class Fee: $25. RegistrationFee: $ 20. Student Body Fee: $2. Textbook: A ComprenhensiveGuide to IC3, 3rd Edition, Connie Morrison and Dolores J. Wells. 2010Tuesday & Thursday, 9 am-12 noonPark La Brea, Enter Park La Brea on 3rd Street or 6th St.Stop at Security Gate and ask for map to Tower 36, 350 SouthFuller Avenue, L.A. (Classroom is downstairs in Computer Hall).Computer Operator: SpreadsheetsLearn how to maximize Excel’s analyticaland functional capabilities of MicrosoftExcel 2007. With Microsoft Excel you willbe able to consolidate, analyze and reportfinancial information. Learn these advancedtechniques and become more of value toyour organization. Master advanced featuressuch as charting; Pivot Tables, Macros,build links between files. Prerequisites:Successful completion of Keyboarding ordemonstrated proficiency in typing. Knowledge of computerapplications. Course Number: 21-04-74. Class Fee: $25.Registration Fee: $ 20. Student Body Fee: $2. Textbook: TBDTuesday & Thursday, 12:30-3:30 pmPark La Brea, Enter Park La Brea on 3rd Street or 6th St.Stop at Security Gate and ask for map to Tower 36, 350 SouthFuller Avenue, L.A. (Classroom is downstairs in Computer Hall).Open Computer LabDo you need a little extra help with your computer? This is an “open”lab where students are encouraged to practice on their own, butwith the personal assistance of a computer instructor. Studentsenrolled in other computer classes do not pay any additional fees.New students under 60 years of age pay a $10 registration fee.Friday, 9 am-12 noonPlummer Park, Computer lab, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., WestHollywood 90048 (at Martel Street) Three hours of free parking.Fall Schedule, 2009 • Westside Education & Career Center • (323) 370-1040 or (310) 914-3565

Vocational CoursesCook Trainee: FoodPreparation ClassHands-On Job Training. Prepare forentry-level food service employmentin restaurants, school, and hospitals.Assistance with job placement uponcompletion of course will be provided.Identify and practice the currentsanitation and safety regulationsand skills needed to earn the FoodHandlers Certificate. Learn proper useof various kitchen equipment used infood service. Registration: $20. Classfee: $30. Voluntary student body fee: $2. Open enrollment. Forinformation, call (310) 914-3565.Tuesdays-Friday, 8 am-2:30 pmVeterans Administration, Food & Nutrition Building 300, 11301Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90073Chef Assistant--Food ServiceManagement ClassStudy the SERVSAFE ESSENTIALSCOURSE to test for certification with theNational Restaurant Association. Earnyour FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATEwith the County of Los Angeles.Learn the basics of catering, foodpresentation and garnishing. Hands ontraining. Assistance with job placementupon completion of 360-hour course.Registration: $20. Class fee: $15. Voluntary student body card:$2. Open enrollment. For information, call (310) 914-3565.Mondays, 8 am-1:30 pmVeterans Administration, Food & Nutrition Building 300, 11301 WilshireBlvd., Los Angeles, CA 90073Medical AssistantStudents who successfully complete thiscourse will be able to provide health careservices in medical clinics, acute carecenters and other facilities. A medicalassistant’s duties include front office dutiessuch as answering phones, greeting patients,registering patients, collecting co-pay andmoney owed, verifying insurance informationand entering patient demographic incomputer. Medical Assistants also performsback office duties such as assigning rooms to patients, takingand documenting vital signs, and assisting physicians withmedical exam and administering vaccines. Students will beprepared to have good customer service skills, computer/typingskills, insurance knowledge and medical terminolgy. RegistrationFee: $20. Class Fee: $30. Student Body Card: $2. Register at:University High School - Adult School Main Office, 11800 TexasAve., LA, 90025, Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am - 8:30 pm andFriday, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.Monday & Wednesday, 4:30-7 pmVeterans Administration, VA Main Hospital, Building 500, 3rd Floor,Room 3232, 11301 Wilshire Boulevard, West Los AngelesWriting for Radio, TV, and MotionPicturesThis course includesspecial techniques ofwriting for radio, television,and motion pictures. Thecourse explores practicalanalysis of the elementaryingredients of scripting form,structure, dramatic theory, character development, news writing,and marketing. Registration: $20. Class fee: $33. Student bodycard: $2.Monday, 6:15-9:30 pmPlummer Park, West Hollywood Community Center, 7377 SantaMonica Blvd., West Hollywood (at Martel Street) Three hoursfree parking.Parent EducationMommy & MeThis course provides students (parents) the opportunity to study the preschool child (toddler thru preschool)through participation, observation and discussion. The growth, development and needs of preschoolersare covered through a shared creative experience of music, art, stories, and play. The class provides ageappropriate activities so that your child can practice emerging skills while socializing with other children andadults. As a parent of a young child, you will have an opportunity to meet other parents to share knowledge,experience, support and friendship. Parents and their children participate. No Registration Fee. Class fee: $10,Student Body Card: $2.Tuesday, 11 am-12:15 pm & Wednesday, 11 am-2:15 pmPark La Brea, Aerobics Center, 351 S. Fuller, LA (basement).