Put A Little Class In Your Life! - St. Louis Community College
Put A Little Class In Your Life! - St. Louis Community College
Put A Little Class In Your Life! - St. Louis Community College
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THEME GARDENING HORT:708<br />
20637 T 6pm-7:30pm 6/7-6/7 Fee: $19<br />
section: M01 Ahner’s Garden and Gifts<br />
One way to use all areas of your yard (including those areas that have erosion problems)<br />
is to set up theme gardens. This could include a rain garden, moon garden, native garden,<br />
scented garden or a children’s garden. Choosing the right plant for the right spot is the first<br />
step. With the helpful information from our expert, you can do it right the first time, then<br />
sit back and enjoy your theme garden all summer long! Meet inside Ahner’s entrance by<br />
the large parking lot. Wear walking shoes for touring greenhouses.<br />
BACKYARD COMPOSTING AND SOIL PREPARATION HORT:709<br />
20009 W 6pm-8:30pm 6/15-6/15 Fee: $19<br />
section: 350 Wildwood Building 214<br />
<strong>In</strong>structor: Michelle Ochonicky<br />
The key to successful gardening is in the soil. Composting yard waste is one of the most<br />
environmentally sound things you can do. This class provides a straight-forward explanation<br />
of what your plants need to be healthy and hearty in terms that even novice gardeners<br />
understand. Plenty of opportunity for Q and A.<br />
INCREDIBLE EDIBLE LANDSCAPES HORT:711<br />
20017 Sa 9am-11:30am 6/18-6/18 Fee: $19<br />
section: 680 Meramec - Social Science Building 112<br />
<strong>In</strong>structor: Nancee Kruescheck<br />
It is possible to transform your yard into a garden of Eden, using herbs, fruiting plants and<br />
trees that can feed you as well as be beautiful. Learn to use healing and culinary herb<br />
plants in your landscape to add interest and to harvest from throughout the year. <strong>In</strong> this<br />
workshop, we will go through a step-by-step process from designing your personal space to<br />
planting seeds, cuttings and divisions. We will get you well on your way to a healthier and<br />
more interesting landscape.<br />
CONTAINER GARDENING FOR OUTDOOR PLANTS HORT:714<br />
20010 T 7pm-9pm 6/14-6/14 Fee: $19<br />
section: 650 Meramec - Social Science Building 112<br />
Creative outdoor container plantings for the 2011 growing season will be shown. There<br />
will be demonstrations of techniques for a variety of plant selections--tropicals, herbs,<br />
vegetables, small trees, shrubs, new cultivars and old favorites. Proper soil mixtures, proper<br />
timing and placement of plantings to insure optimal enjoyment will be discussed.<br />
SPECTACULAR INDOOR PLANTS FOR YOUR HOME OR OFFICE SPACE HORT:722<br />
20638 T 6pm-7:30pm 7/19-7/19 Fee: $19<br />
section: M01 Ahner’s Garden and Gifts<br />
Houseplants do more than brighten up your space with color and energy…they bring<br />
wonderful health benefits to your indoor environment. Getting the right plant for the right<br />
location is just a part of having success with indoor plants. Do you know what the ONE<br />
most important factor is? Come hear our horticulture expert’s sage advice on selecting<br />
plants suited to your interest and time. Give life to your indoor spaces beautifully and<br />
successfully. You’ll see a wide variety of house and office plants... bring your questions.<br />
Meet inside Ahner’s entrance by the large parking lot. Wear walking shoes for touring<br />
greenhouses.<br />
BEEKEEPING HORT:765<br />
Beekeeping can be a hobby, a secondary business or a full-time vocation. It’s a relatively<br />
inexpensive hobby that provides a sweet bonus each year. Is beekeeping right for you?<br />
Come to this class and learn the basics to discover how to get started.<br />
20018 Sa 9:30am-11:30am 6/11-6/11 Fee: $19<br />
section: 680 Meramec - Social Science Building 108<br />
<strong>In</strong>structor: Yvonne Von Der Ahe<br />
20097 W 6:30pm-8:30pm 6/29-6/29 Fee: $19<br />
section: 350 Wildwood Building 202<br />
<strong>In</strong>structor: James Rundquist<br />
GED Preparation<br />
GED STUDY REVIEW GEDU:701<br />
This course will help prepare you to take the GED examination for high school equivalency.<br />
It will feature classroom instruction for all five GED tests: Writing Skills, Social <strong>St</strong>udies,<br />
Science, <strong>In</strong>terpreting Literature and the Arts, and Mathematics. Practice tests will also be<br />
given. Textbook required. This course will prepare you to take the GED test. You must have<br />
a working knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Attendance the<br />
first week is required. Reading assessment required prior to registration for classes held at<br />
the Forest Park campus.<br />
20083 TTh 1pm-4pm 6/21-8/11 Fee: $119<br />
section: 400 Forest Park - G Tower 119<br />
<strong>In</strong>structor: Linda McBride<br />
20085 TTh 6:30pm-9pm 6/7-8/11 Fee: $119<br />
section: 450 Forest Park - G Tower 115<br />
<strong>In</strong>structor: Carolyn Jackson<br />
20087 MW 9:15am-12:15pm 6/6-8/1 Fee: $119<br />
section: 500 Florissant Valley - Engineering Building 282<br />
<strong>In</strong>structor: Melanie Redler<br />
No class 7/4.<br />
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Continuing Education • 314-984-7777<br />
Summer 2011<br />
20088 TTh 6pm-9pm 6/21-8/11 Fee: $119<br />
section: 550 Florissant Valley - Engineering Building 291<br />
<strong>In</strong>structor: Cherie Hyman<br />
Adult Basic Education (including GED) and English As A<br />
Second Language<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> at Meramec offers these programs in the<br />
following school districts: Affton, Bayless, Kirkwood, Lindbergh, Mehlville,<br />
Valley Park and Webster Groves.<br />
Meramec/Continuing Education Call 314-984-7777<br />
for more information<br />
Adult Basic Education (including GED) and English As a Second Language<br />
classes are also offered by the following school districts…<br />
City of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong> Public Schools Call 314-367-5000<br />
…serving the school districts of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong> city, Ferguson-Florissant, Hancock<br />
Place, Jennings, Normandy, Riverview Gardens and Wellston<br />
Parkway Schools Call 314-415-4940<br />
…serving the school districts of Brentwood, Clayton, Hazelwood,<br />
Pattonville, Ladue, Maplewood, Richmond Heights and Parkway<br />
Rockwood Schools Call 636-733-2161<br />
…serving the school district of Rockwood<br />
Ritenour Schools Call 314-426-7900<br />
…serving the school district of Ritenour<br />
University City Schools Call 314-993-0462<br />
…serving the school district of University City<br />
Hi-Tech Charities Call 314-389-5737 ext. 112<br />
…Adult Basic Education program serving North <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong><br />
The GED exam is offered at the Forest Park campus.<br />
Call 314-644-9251 for exam dates.<br />
<strong>St</strong>udents who take GED classes at the Forest Park campus are required to<br />
take a reading assessment test prior to registering. Go to Room G-329.<br />
GED Online is also available.<br />
Go to www.gedonlineclass.com for more information<br />
Health and Wellness<br />
STRESS REDUCTION TECHNIQUES FOR DAILY LIFE HEAL:701<br />
20144 Sa 2pm-4pm 7/16-7/16 Fee: $34<br />
section: M01 Masterpeace <strong>St</strong>udios<br />
Discover exercises to enhance awareness in everyday life. Receive guided instruction in<br />
awareness-enhancing techniques: breath awareness, body scan, sitting meditation and<br />
mindful Yoga. Get suggestions for daily home practice.<br />
LAVENDER AROMATHERAPY HEAL:701<br />
20485 Sa 1pm-2:30pm 7/16-7/16 Fee: $24<br />
section: W01 Winding Brook Estate<br />
Aromatherapy is the art of treating body, mind and spirit with natural aromatic substances<br />
harvested from nature’s rich store. Lavender is generally regarded as the most versatile<br />
essence therapeutically. Drawing on research and clinical studies this in-depth class will<br />
explore all aspects of Lavender for these purposes. Each participant will even get to take<br />
home a bottle of Lavender essential oil for their own use. <strong>Class</strong> will be held lakeside in the<br />
old red barn (fans but no air conditioning - dress appropriately for the season). There will<br />
also be a brief tour of the blooming lavender fields (walking shoes required). Expect full sun<br />
and uneven ground. For directions to the lavender farm: www.WindingBrookEstate.com.<br />
THE DINER’S DOZEN: EAT OUT - EAT HEALTHY HEAL:712<br />
20182 T 6:30pm-8:30pm 6/28-6/28 Fee: $15<br />
section: 550 Florissant Valley - Social Science Building 110<br />
<strong>In</strong>structor: Susan Ring<br />
It’s hard to eat healthy and manage your weight when you eat out, but that doesn’t mean<br />
you can’t do it! Go on that dinner date…meet your friend for lunch…AND stay on track!<br />
Learn a dozen (or more) tips and strategies to keep in mind the next time you head out<br />
to a restaurant.