Community Education is Excited to Return

Community Education is Excited to Return to the Prescott Campus this Fall! Community Education will be offering in-person classes and a variety of WebLive classes delivered via Zoom. We have many new offerings and plenty of favorites that will keep you motivated with interesting topics to choose from. To register visit: www.yc.edu/commed or call 928-717-7755. Yavapai College is recommending everyone wear a mask, practice social distancing in the classroom, especially while riding in EDventures vans. Please conduct a wellness self-check and temperature check PRIOR to coming on campus. Some Adult classes remain online/WebLive. Do you want to take a WebLive class but don’t know how to use Zoom? Just call us at 928-717-7755, for step-by-step instructions and support. EDventures are back in the van! Fall in Northern Arizona is a glorious time to be outdoors! We have 12 van trips scheduled this fall. Trips fill up fast, so register early. Check out our EDventures trips on pages 23-26. To register visit: www.yc.edu/edventures or call 928-717-7755. For those not wanting a bumpy van ride on dusty roads, take a virtual EDventures trip with Chris and Rita Wuehrmann (see page 26)! Teach a Non-credit Class! Do you want to teach a class for spring Community Education or for the summer College for Kids program? To share your passion or area of expertise, please contact us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you on campus! Nancy Ostapuk Director of Prescott Community Education / EDventures

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PRESCOTT COMMUNITY EUCATION – FALL 2021

ARTS & CRAFTS Clay for the Spirit FA21-001 ● Sat & Sun, 10/9, 10/10 & 10/24/21 9:30 - 4 pm ● Offsite: Denise Incao Studio This workshop takes place at the instructor’s home art studio and allows for a personal exploration into the idea of hand-building with clay as a doorway to the spirit. Art making is inherently spiritual, and spirituality is an important ingredient in becoming more whole. This workshop is designed to explore the idea of creating art as a spiritual practice, a way to access the divine and to foster healing and wholeness. The visual dimension of art and the visceral experience of creating has a wisdom of its own, a healing power, and the potential for connection with the divine that words cannot achieve. Projects will be inspired by spiritual and ritual objects. No previous experience with clay is required. Basics of hand-building will be covered. This workshop includes 13 hours of instruction on the weekend of Oct. 9 & 10 (9:30 – 4:00 both days), and concludes on Saturday Oct. 24 (9:30 – 1:30). Denise Incao ● $155 Collage Gone Wild FA21-002 ● Sat & Sun, 11/13 & 11/14/21 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ● Offsite: 2Kat Studios Join in some creative fun with paper, paints, stencils, stamps, and more! We will spend time in my studio preparing our papers with a variety of collage elements. I will demonstrate a number of ways to make your collage truly “wild.” Once the collage is created, we can cut the large paper into cards, tags, or wall art for your home. A $15 materials fee payable to instructor at first class. Kat Kirby ● $80

Colored Pencils: Beginning Water Soluble FA21-003 ● Thu, 9/30 to 11/4/21 11 am - 1:30 pm ● Bldg 31, Room 102 You like to draw, but are you curious about painting? Water soluble colored pencils are perfect to help you transition from a dry drawing media to a painting media. You will complete 6 exercises learning how to create an accurate drawing from photo reference supplied by the instructor. You will be introduced to when and how to use the appropriate colors. The application of the media, compositional theory, and good work habits will be emphasized. The instructor will complete each of the 6 exercises along with the class. Students will be shown how to capture the subject by tracing and transferring the image onto their chosen platform. See examples of Ken’s work at https://sites.google.com/site/kenottingerteaching/. Supply list available online. Ken Ottinger ● $125

Colored Pencils: Beginning Wax Base FA21-004 ● Thu, 9/30 to 11/4/21 2 - 4:30 pm ● Bldg 31, Room 102 This class is an introduction to learning the secrets of the pros and how to free yourself from the seemingly overwhelming process of eye to hand drawing. You will learn how to create an accurate drawing from photo reference supplied by the instructor. You will be introduced to when and how to use the appropriate colors. The application of the media, compositional theory, and good work habits will be emphasized. The instructor will draw each of the 6 exercises along with the class. Students will be shown how to capture the subject by tracing and transferring the image onto their chosen platform. See examples of Ken’s work at https://sites.google.com/site/kenottingerteaching/. Supply list available online. Ken Ottinger ● $125



Creative Clay FA21-005 ● Tue, 9/28 to 11/9/21 12 - 2:30 pm ● Bldg 31, Room 102 Feeling a little ungrounded and disconnected from your creative side? Then come and get your hands dirty and reconnect to your personal creative expression using Earth's most primal element - Clay! Emphasis will be on relaxing and enjoying the process of opening to creative expression through the experience of working with clay. We will start with a basic introduction, and then students will progress through hand-building techniques, including pinch pots, coil building, slab construction, press molds and more. We will finish with glazing all of our pieces on the last day. Arrangements will be made for project pick-up. This is a beginner level class. Class is limited to 10 students. Sign up Early! All supplies included in tuition. (No class 10/12.) Denise Incao ● $155

Drawing Like the Masters FA21-006 ● Wed, 10/6 to 10/20/21 2 - 4 pm ● Online ● WebLive There is a key foundational drawing technique that was once routine to the “old masters” but is largely ignored today. It is material technique that helps artists understand and effectively render a 3- dimensional subject on a 2-dimensional surface. Unfortunately, (probably because the materials are inexpensive) it isn’t widely taught now. Here is your chance to learn this secret to 3-D rendering in a fun and easy-to-follow 3 session mini-course taught online by award-winning cartoonist and picture book illustrator, Tom Paul Fox. Tom Paul Fox ● $95

Handmade Keepsake Journals FA21-007 ● Sat, 10/9/21 10 am - 1 pm ● Offsite: 2Kat Studios Join me in my studio and create a small handmade book made from 2 fille folders. This journal can be used to remember a special person, a fun vacation, or a blank slate for future use. Learn this simple but astonishingly easy technique and enjoy spending time in an artist’s studio filled with inspiration! A $15 materials fee payable to instructor at first class. Kat Kirby ● $65

Learn to Knit FA21-008 ● Wed, 9/29 to 10/20/21 10 am - noon ● Bldg 31, Room 102 Cast on! This class will walk you through the basics of knitting and purling, reading a knitting pattern, understanding yarn and needles. We start out with a simple scarf, next move on to a cowl (in the round), learn how to fix those mistakes, and finally finishing your project. Students should purchase in advance: straight knitting needles US#7 or US#8; 16" US#7 or US#8 circular knitting needles; smooth, 2 balls lighter colored worsted weight yarn (one for scarf, one for cowl). Students should also bring basic knitting tools: scissors, tape measure, tapestry needle, pencil, paper. Supplies may be purchased anywhere, however, a student discount and expert assistance will be provided at Fiber Creek in Prescott. Kristin Hansen ● $105

Leather Working & Tooling: Beginning FA21-009 ● Thu, 10/7 to 11/11/21 6- 8 pm ● Offsite: Double H Leather Works An introduction to leather working – the art of tooling leather to make art or useful leather items that are both attractive and personalized. Learn the terms and history of leather working and how to use the tools. Build tooling skills with guidance as you create a beginner’s project. Supply list provided for students to purchase at estimated cost of $195. Steve Long ● $95



Pet Portraits: Using Water Soluble Colored Pencil FA21-010 ● Mon, 10/4 to 11/8/21 9 - 11:30 am ● Bldg 31, Room 102 Learn the steps to create an accurate drawing of your pet and how best to apply the media. This fun class will avoid the challenge of eye-to-hand- drawing by using the proven method of trace and transfer drawing. Students will supply their own photo references of different poses each week. For the first week, you will draw a passive profile of your pet. Photograph your pet with a closed mouth and expressionless, photographed in either daylight or artificial light, and try to avoid cast shadows. Bring to class a colored print on an 8.5 x 11 sheet of white copy paper. The instructor will bring his photo reference and will guide you through the steps to complete a different drawing each week. Be prepared to work the first day. Supply list available online. Ken Ottinger ● $125

Pet Portraits: Using Wax-based Colored Pencils FA21-011 ● Mon, 10/4 to 11/8/21 12 - 2:30 pm ● Bldg 31, Room 102 Learn the steps to create an accurate drawing of your pet and how best to apply the media. The challenge of drawing eye to hand will be replaced by the proven method of trace and transfer drawing. The students will be asked to supply their own photo reference. In the instructor's professional opinion, the profile is the least challenging for the beginner. Photograph your pet with a closed mouth and expressionless. Photograph in either daylight or artificial light and try to avoid cast shadows. The instructor will bring his photo reference and take the students through the steps toward a completed drawing each week. Bring to class a colored print on an 8.5 x 11 sheet of white copy paper. Be prepared to work the first day. Supply list available online. Ken Ottinger ● $125

Portraiture: Using Colored Pencils FA21-012 ● Mon, 10/4 to 11/8/21 3 - 5:30 pm ● Bldg 31, Room 102 Learn the steps to create an accurate portraiture and how best to apply the media of colored pencils. The challenge of drawing eye to hand will be replaced by the proven method of trace and transfer drawing. The students will be asked to supply their own photo reference. Photograph your subject with a closed mouth and expressionless. Choose a hair style and add makeup if you like. Photograph in either daylight or artificial light, try to avoid cast shadows. The instructor will bring his photo reference and take the students through the steps toward a completed drawing. During the next five weeks we will explore the full-face passive, full face expressive and your choice of an extreme expression. Bring to class a colored print on an 8.5 x 11 sheet of white copy paper. Be prepared to work the first day. Supply list available online. Ken Ottinger ● $125

Sweater Design FA21-013 ● Wed, 10/27 to 11/17/21 10 am – noon ● Bldg 31, Room 102 Love to knit and want to design your own sweaters? This class explores the inspiration, planning, the math of patterns and finishing techniques required to design your own knitted garments. Requires some knitting skill to maximize the experience. Students should bring the following to the first class: pencil, paper, graph paper, scissors for cutting paper. Kristin Hansen ● $105



BUSINESS & COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

Excel Skills: An Introduction FA21-015 ● Thu, 10/7 to 10/28/21 5:30 - 7:30 pm ● Bldg 19, Room 207 Learn Excel spreadsheet features in this hands-on course in the PC lab. Start with the basics of getting around, move to typing simple formulas, then use the Formula tab for more advanced results. Use copy and paste in Excel and learn the difference between relative and absolute cell references. Use formatting with the View and Layout tabs to improve readability on screen and on the printed page. Create tables, charts and graphs, drop-down choices, and a simple pivot table. Required: beginning knowledge of MS Office, keyboarding, and mouse skills. Please bring a USB drive to each class. Robin Loperfido ● $80

Microsoft Windows and Office Basics FA21-016 ● Tue, 9/28 to 11/16/21 5:30 - 7:30 pm ● Bldg 19, Room 208 Learn the basics of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with two weeks on each topic. Each class will be hands-on with step-by-step handouts. Understand your Windows desktop and Taskbar. Create, find, and move your documents with File Explorer. Search the internet and download documents. Create and format MS Office documents to look like a pro. Write an MS Word business letter and format a narrative with pictures and page numbers in the footer. Learn basic Excel formulas with tables and charts. Create a PowerPoint photo album and an animated presentation. Required: USB drive and basic

Robin Loperfido ● $110

Resume and Interview Tips FA21-017 ● Sat, 10/9/21 10 am – noon ● Bldg 19, Room 207 FA21-018 ● Wed, 10/27/21 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● Online ● WebLive How do you create a resume that stands out among the hundreds submitted for an online job posting? What is LinkedIn and why do you need it? Is a cover letter necessary? What is “dress for success” at a job interview? Your cover letter gets your resume read; your resume gets you the job interview; the job interview gets you the job. In this two-hour session, I will cover these topics and give you some specifics to help land a job, whether you just finished high school or have several years’ experience. Robin Loperfido ● $55

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COLLEGE FOR KIDS!

Babysitter's Bootcamp (Ages 11-15) FA21-014 ● Mon & Tue, 10/11 & 10/12/21 9 am - 4 pm ● Bldg 3, Room 269 Students will learn the fundamentals of babysitting, how to run and manage their business, and how to respond in case of emergencies. Students who successfully meet the requirements and pass the course will earn certification in Babysitting through Safe Sitter, CPR, and First aid credentials through American Health and Safety Institute. All fees included in tuition. Dress in comfortable clothes and bring water Kelly Winkels ● $200



EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRAININGS

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) EMS-001 ● Sat & Sun, 10/9 & 10/10/21 8 am - 5 pm ● Bldg 3, Room 119 This 16-hour Initial course is teaching the new 2020 American Heart Association's Guidelines for ACLS and BLS certification. Must attend both days. The ACLS advanced course builds on the foundation of lifesaving Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. This course highlights the team dynamics and communication, systems of care, and immediate post-cardiac arrest care. ALL airway/IV/cardiac skills will be taught. Upon successful completion, students receive an American Heart Association ACLS Provider Card, valid for two years. Student Manual required: ACLS Provider Manual: ISBN: 978-1-61669-772-3. Doug Billman ● $140

Basic Life Support- CPR for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) EMS-002 ● Sat, 10/16/21 9 am - 1 pm ● Bldg 3, Room 119 EMS-003 ● Sat, 11/6/21 9 am - 1 pm ● Bldg 3, Room 119 This non-credit course is designed for Nurses, EMT's, and First Responders and will cover CPR for victims of all ages. Includes ventilation with a barrier device, a bag-valve-mask device and oxygen, and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), assist a choking victim. Meets the requirements of Healthcare Provider CPR & AED by the American Heart Association. American Heart Association Provider Card will be issued. Student Manual required: BLS for Healthcare Provider: ISBN 978-1-61669-768-6. Doug Billman ● $40

Paramedic American Heart Association ACLS/PALS/BLS Refresher EMS-004 ● Sat & Sun, 9/11 & 9/12/21 8:30 am - 5 pm ● Bldg 3, Room 119 EMS-005 ● Sat & Sun, 10/23 & 10/24/21 8:30 am - 5 pm ● Bldg 3, Room 119 This 16-hour Initial course is teaching the new 2020 American Heart Association's Guidelines for ACLS, PALS, and BLS certification. PALS will provide pediatric healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage critically ill infants and children. ACLS advanced course builds on the foundation of lifesaving Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. This course highlights the team dynamics and communication, systems of care, and immediate post-cardiac arrest care. ALL airway/IV/cardiac skills will be taught. Upon successful completion, students receive an American Heart Association ACLS Provider Card, valid for two years. Prerequisites: current ACLS/PALS/BLS card and must attend both days. Student Manuals required: ACLS Provider Manual: ISBN: 978-1-61669-772-3; PALS Provider Manual: ISBN: 978-1-61669-785-3; BLS for Healthcare Provider: ISBN 978-1-61669-768-6. Doug Billman ● $100

Pediatric Advanced Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (PALS) EMS-006 ● Sat & Sun, 11/13 & 11/14/21 8 am - 5 pm ● Bldg 3, Room 119 This 16-hour Initial course is teaching the 2020 American Heart Association's Guidelines for PALS. Must attend both days. The course is designed to provide pediatric healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage critically ill infants and children; help improve outcomes efficiently and effectively. Upon successful completion, students receive an American Heart Association PALS Provider Card, valid for two years. Student Manual required: PALS Provider Manual: ISBN: 978-1-61669-785-3 Doug Billman ● $140



DANCE

Classic Bellydance FA21-019 ● Thu, 9/30 to 11/4/21 5 - 6 pm ● Bldg 15 Room 260 This class is designed for beginners and those who just want to start bellydancing again. Students will learn basic techniques such as shimmies, isolations, and traveling steps. Classes may include a choreography or short combinations to help you to understand how the movements can be linked. Students will be introduced to topics in bellydance history, as well as Middle Eastern Rhythms to gain a better appreciation of the cultures that created the dance. Ustadza Azra ● $70

FINANCE & RETIREMENT

($) Yavapai College endorses the educational value represented by these courses to the members of the community. Each course is a no-obligation opportunity for attendee(s) to receive information about personal legal and/or financial concerns. The college does not recommend or endorse any of the products or services that may be offered to attendee(s) should the attendee(s) decide to become a client of the instructor or the instructor’s firm as a result of attending a course.

FINANCE & RETIREMENT

Discover How to Invest Successfully in Retirement FA21-022 ● Wed, 10/20 to 11/3/21 10 am – noon ● Bldg 3, Room 269 For over 30 years, this class has taught retirees how to confidently make investment decisions and identify the results they want. If you feel overwhelmed or intimidated by investment decisions, the information in this class can get you started on a proven path to financial security. The class format is easy, and we will cover many investments preferred by investors in or close to retirement. Learn the good, the bad and the ugly about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities and more. Topics include smart IRA strategies, common investment mistakes to avoid, and simple risk reducing strategies that anyone can use. Bring your questions. No investments will be offered or promoted. Will Hepburn ● $45

ESG Investing - Environmental, Social, and Governance FA21-023 ● Wed, 11/3 to 11/17/21 1 - 3 pm ● Bldg 3, Room 269 Socially responsible investing has evolved significantly. The old philosophy of attempting to screen out the bad from your portfolio has been replaced with how to reward the good. Environmental, Social, and Governance investing accomplishes this through investing in companies that have sustainable environmental practices, good treatment of both its employees and customers, and corporate leadership practices that align with these practices. Come learn about this fast-growing area of investing, the common criteria established, and how to align your investments with your values. John L. Farmer ● $45



Keep it Simple: An Introduction to Investing FA21-024 ● Wed, 9/29 to 10/13/21 1 - 3 pm ● Bldg 3, Room 269 Do you understand the difference between an exchange-traded fund and a mutual fund? How about a municipal bond or how annuities work? Investing doesn’t have to be complicated. With so many options, research, and analysis available to today’s investors, making good decisions can seem overwhelming. Gain a working glossary to understand the world of investing. Learn a basic structure to assist in deductive decisions, and a fundamental framework to discuss the global marketplace. There will be time to learn about some of the pitfalls in financial planning and shared tips and insights on working with attorneys, accountants, and advisors. John L. Farmer ● $45

Social Security & Retirement FA21-025 ● Thu, 10/14/21 6 - 9 pm ● Bldg 3, Room 269 Come learn what you need to know about social security and retirement income planning. In this class we will discuss how your social security benefit is calculated, the taxation of your benefit, and discuss methods to calculate when you should claim your benefit. This class will help you understand the risks you face in retirement and help you create a strategy to mitigate those risks. Over 70% of Americans receiving social security today depend on it for half of their income. Filing at the wrong time for your benefits could cost you thousands of dollars of income. Planning for retirement can be complicated and knowing when to take your social security benefit can be one of the most important decisions in retirement. Come join us to learn ways to maximize your social security benefits and retirement income. $55 single/$20 for 2nd family member. Jonathan Zweifel ● $55

The Changing World of Retirement Planning FA21-026 ● Tue, 10/12 & 10/19/21 6 - 9 pm ● Bldg 3, Room 269 This course is for those developing a retirement plan, nearing retirement or those that have retired. Regardless of your stage in the process, you will learn updated strategies that will help you build and preserve wealth in volatile times. Above all, this course is designed to help you assess your current financial position, layout a personalized roadmap, and achieve your retirement goals. Topics include Tax Rate Risk, Retirement Distribution Planning, Estate Planning, Maximizing Social Security, Retirement Distribution Pitfalls, Mitigating Market Loss, and Long-Term Care Planning. Chris Wright ● $45

When Can I Retire? FA21-027 ● Thu, 10/21/21 6 - 9 pm ● Bldg 3, Room 269 Do you worry about having enough money to retire? This course will change your understanding of investments and how to manage your retirement savings. Learn how to minimize taxation on your social security benefits, when to start taking distributions from your IRA and 401k and how to create an income from your retirement savings. Longevity, inflation and rising healthcare expenses require a distribution strategy that creates rising income for 25+ years. If you are close to retirement or already retired, join us to increase your knowledge and understanding of retirement income planning. $55 single/$20 for 2nd family member. Jonathan Zweifel ● $55



FOOD, BEVERAGE & LIFESTYLE

Enter the Spirit World FA21-020 ● Thu, 10/07/21 11/18/21 5:30 - 7:30 ● Bldg 31, Room 102 Take a deep look at the spirit world: The World of Vodkas, Gins, Brandies, Bourbons, Scotch, and Irish blended and single malts. Explore the history of distilling and even alchemy! Presentations and tastings included along with some classic cocktail recipes. Over 21 only, of course. Harry Haff ● $120

Traditional Farm Life FA21-021 ● Sat, 10/2 & 10/23/21 8 am - 4 pm ● Offsite ● Windy View Acres Learn the ins and outs of daily farm life on the farm, animal care, gardening, cooking, canning, harvesting, winter gardening and more. We will be preserving the harvests, learning how to save seeds for next year’s planting, making cheese, and feeding and caring for the livestock. Windy View Acres is a working heritage farm raising cows, pigs, poultry, goats, and gardens. Learn how to raise, preserve, and prepare your own food from scratch with these on farm all day workshops. Lunch and all supplies included in tuition. Dana Mast ● $190

GENEALOGY

Genealogy 101 FA21-028 ● Tue, 9/28 to 10/12/21 2 - 4 pm ● Bldg 19, Room 206 This class is Part 1 of a 2-Part learning experience. Parts 2 will be offered in the Spring. In this class, you will uncover your personal connections to history by learning how to research for information about your ancestors, trace your family’s lineage and history and document relevant events by utilizing on-line and off-line genealogy resources. This class will focus on where to start, where information can be found and what data and clues can be derived from records. Each class will allow for time for you to work on your family tree. Students will benefit more from this class by having a subscription to and/or experience with at least one of the following: FamilySearch.org (FREE) MyHeritage.com, Ancestry.com or FindMyPast.com. Sharon Atkins ● $70

Genealogy: How to Maximize Ancestry.com FA21-029 ● Tue, 10/19 to 11/2/21 2 - 4 pm ● Bldg 19, Room 206 Utilizing the popular Ancestry.com subscription website, this beginner’s class will address the difference between “search” and “research.” You will learn how to build a family tree at Ancestry.com, locate relevant evidence to support tracing an ancestor’s life (including DNA matching tools) and how to connect generations. Basic computer skills and a subscription to Ancestry.com are required. (Note: If you have not previously used Ancestry.com, they typically offer a 14-day free trial, which could be partially used for the purpose of this course.) Sharon Atkins ● $70



Genealogical Resources and Records for Colonial Americans 1750-1850 FA21-030 ● Tue, 11/9 to 11/16/21 2 - 4 pm ● Bldg 19, Room 206 Some of most challenging evidence/records to find for American Ancestors include records dated between 1750-1850. This class will share tools to trace your family history to discover your “gateway” ancestor and/or resources to complete applications for popular lineage societies. Join us as we explore how to become more successful in connecting the generations from the beginnings of the United States up until 1850, when US Census records begin to list specific members of each household and the creation of Government Vital Records becomes more prevalent. This class will review available resources and records from this period of American History. Sharon Atkins ● $65

HEALTH & WELLNESS

A Calmer Mind with Hypnosis FA21-031 ● Wed, 10/20 to 11/3/21 5:30 - 7:30 pm ● Bldg 4, Room 114 Being able to rapidly calm our mind and relax is a wonderful resource to develop and master. It doesn't take years of training or visiting a monastery in Nepal. It does, however, require allowing your imagination to be directed and focused on a few ideas and your ability to follow easy-to-do instructions. The body knows how to relax, all on its own, and the mind knows how to clear itself, all on its own. During these highly enjoyable and deeply relaxing group hypnosis/guided imagery sessions, your mind will discover how to calm itself, whether it's going to sleep, waking up, or throughout the day when needing to be focused, on task, or simply needing to enjoy the present moment. Jerry Zaryczny CHt works with clients around the country from his office in downtown Prescott. Jerry Zaryczny ● $70

Addiction: It Is Not Your Fault FA21-032 ● Sat, 10/2/21 10 am - 2:30 pm ● Bldg 31, Room 102 This seminar will challenge the participant to look at Chemical Dependency in the family system from an innovative point of view. It will include practical therapeutic encounters for education, therapy, and intervention. It will also challenge beliefs and concepts that participants may assume to be true. This seminar is an interactive workshop facilitated by a licensed Chemical Dependency counselor and published author. Plan a half-hour lunch break. Optional book, “Healing the Wound: The Family's Journey through Chemical Dependency” may be purchased from instructor for $10. Matt Karayan ● $65



Before You Go: Opening the Conversation to Death & Dying FA21-033 ● Tue, 9/28 to 11/16/21 5:30 - 7:30 pm ● Online ● WebLive Why is death such a difficult topic to talk about and why can’t it be fun? Explore death, dying, grief, and bereavement in a whole new light. We’ll uncover the secrets behind what happens during the dying process, what happens to bodies that are donated, examine funeral customs around the world, explore your thoughts about dying and death, and understand grief and bereavement on a new level. If you thought that a discussion about death would bring you down, then you have not experienced Before You Go. Brent Birkhoff ● $110

Chakra Yoga FA21-034 ● Thu, 9/30 to 11/18/21 9 - 10:30 am ● Online ● WebLive Enjoy these rich, all-level yoga classes which combine meditation, movement, mudras and breathwork. Discover more about yourself in the privacy of your own home, yet within the community of an Online group learning platform. Each week's class will be focused on a different chakra, eventually moving through all 7 Energy Centers (Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, 3rd Eye, Crown). Come into better well-being by practicing self-care through the healing art of yoga. Have a yoga mat and a smile! (No class 11/11.) Elissa Abbott ● $90

Healing From Adrenal Fatigue, Stress and Burnout FA21-035 ● Thu, 9/30/21 11 am - 1 pm ● Bldg 4, Room 116 What is adrenal fatigue, and how does it relate to chronic stress and burnout? What does it say about our relationship with self-worth? We'll explore adrenal health from a functional medicine perspective, how adrenal health relates to hormones, the brain, and the digestive system. We'll uncover the many symptoms that can be a sign of adrenal fatigue including fatigue, brain fog and apathy, persistent weight gain, mood swings, digestive issues, and others. We'll also discuss ways to support adrenal health, and why any healing journey must start with self-worth. Dr. Emilie Wilson ● $70

Brain Science Can Help You Override Old Behavior Patterns and Achieve Your Goals! FA21-036 ● Tue, 10/5 to 10/19/21 3 - 5 pm ● Bldg 4, Room 114 In this session, participants will learn about recent findings from neuroscience that provide new brain- based strategies for operating from one’s highest and best self,more consistently. This new brain science, combined with the tools and technology of BrainStates Management© will provide individuals with the skills they need to intentionally shift to the Higher BrainState and engage higher levels of self- awareness and more open-minded perceptions while, at the same time, establishing more positive thinking patterns and habits. Take the optional BrainStates Awareness Profile and receive an individual confidential report for $18 payable to the instructor. Mary Casey ● $95

Intro to Ayurveda FA21-037 ● Wed, 9/29 to 10/20/21 10 - 11:30 am ● Online ● WebLive This class will introduce students to the ancient Science of 'Life' or 'Longevity', and how it continues to be profoundly applicable to modern times. Class will include History, 5 element theory, Doshas, Prakriti (individual constitution) and Vrikriti (imbalances). Students will learn how this applies to the seasons, our everyday lifestyle habits, our diet and routines, and they will learn practical useful tools to balance and optimize their health and wellbeing. Kelly Grey ● $90

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Master Emotions: Take Care of Your Life FA21-084 ● Thu, 9/30 to 10/21/21 12 - 1 pm ● Bldg 30A, Room 106 All feelings are positive if you know how to manage them. They have important messages for you. Often there are emotions under the one you are experiencing. When you are aware of the hidden emotions, you can control your behavior for better results. Feelings are negative if you are not aware of them or ignore them or repress them. Release the emotions and you release the illness, aches and pains that are caused by blocked emotions. Each addiction has a specific emotion driving it. In this class, you will receive positive ways to deal with each emotion. Jay Uhler's book: "How to Make Friends with Your Feelings" will be a gift to each person who takes this class. Jay Uhler ● $65

Meditation for Health & Relaxation: Lift Your Life FA21-039 ● Tue, 10/5 to 10/26/21 6 - 7:15 pm ● Bldg 31, Room 101 Relax, revitalize & heal your mind and body in this series of guided meditations using breath, intension, visualization, and sound healing. Learn how & why we are naturally wired to create more calm in our lives. Promote better memory, digestion, sleep, motivation, happiness, and overall quality of being. Incorporate a centering peace through simple everyday meditative techniques to improve your wellness. Taught by a Certified Transpersonal Hypnotherapist & Wellness Coach. Bring a yoga mat or towel. Terri Cafazzo ● $65

Muscle-Testing: A Powerful Skill for Making Smart Decisions FA21-040 ● Mon, 10/18 & 10/25/21 11 am - 1 pm ● Bldg 19, Room 206 Muscle-Testing is a simple yet powerful skill. This easy-to-learn method can be a very helpful part of making good choices in important areas of your life, with clarity and confidence. You will learn to muscle- test for information that can be used to help you make optimal choices in your selection of foods and supplements, and even in your relationships, work, and other important areas of your life. The class will include 4 muscle-testing techniques and 9 proven methods to maximize accuracy. We will also cover how to integrate information from muscle-testing with information from other sources of information. This class is practical and fun, and we will emphasize helping participants to learn methods to maximize your accuracy using this technique. A $10 workbook is payable to instructor at first class. Paul Cummins ● $80

Qigong for Health, Level 1 FA21-041 ● Wed, 9/29 to 11/17/21 10 am - 11:15 ● Bldg 15, Room 260 Qigong (chee-gung), an ancient Chinese healing exercise practice, is an effective method to reduce stress, breathe deeply, relax, and feel better by allowing your body, mind, and spirit to return to a state of balance, harmony, and health. Practicing Qigong on a routine basis can effectively provide stress relief, reduce pain, enhance immune function, improve balance, increase flexibility, and will aid in your recovery. Each qigong class will consist of gentle warmups, deep breathing exercises, qigong flows, meditation, and self-massage. All movements are clearly cued and taught for maximum effectiveness. Movements are done either standing or sitting in a chair. Dress is comfortable clothes. No experience necessary. Tara Tech ● $80



Prime Time Health for Adults and Seniors FA21-042 ● Thu, 9/30 to 10/28/21 10 - 11:30 am ● Bldg 19, Room 206 Written by physician and nutrition expert, Dr. William Sears, MD, the "Prime Time Health" series is an interactive course curriculum geared toward adults in their "Prime Time”. “Primer Timers” are defined as adults in the second part of life. This course is perfect for those who want to learn strategies for healthy aging either to prevent age-related disease or to slow, repair, or reverse disease if already present. Juli Dalton ● $100

Reiki: Level One FA21-043 ● Sat & Sun, 9/25 & 9/26/21 9 am - 4 pm ● Bldg 31, Room 102 Reiki is a noninvasive energy healing technique that restores flow to the human energy field enhancing the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Reiki sessions promote relaxation, accelerate healing, and reduce pain and stress. Reiki helps to balance and harmonize a person on the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels. Reiki can be performed on self, practiced on others, even given to plants and animals. Reiki complements any method of healing. Discover the history of Reiki. Learn & practice how to give a full Reiki session to others as well as self. Receive Level One Reiki Attunement. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. (Plan for a one- hour lunch break.) Tara Tech ● $110

Reiki: Level Two FA21-044 ● Sat & Sun, 11/6 & 11/7/21 9 am - 4 pm ● Bldg 31, Room 102 Reiki II is the next exciting step in learning to use Reiki. Level II is the level where students are taught the first three symbols. With this comes the skill of being able to focus healing on mental and emotional problems and distant healing. Learn the Power, Mental/Emotional, and the Long-Distance symbols. Practice using symbols in a Reiki session. Practice distant healing. Receive Level Two Reiki Attunement. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. (Plan for a one-hour lunch break.) Tara Tech ● $110

Social Influence and Persuasion FA21-045 ● Fri, 10/1/21 1 - 3 pm ● Online ● WebLive Would you like to learn the weapons of influence and how to use them? Persuasion is an incredibly powerful tool to have on your side, and by exploring these techniques you will better equip yourself for different situations. Without coercion or force, with persuasion, one is making an intentional effort to change another's mental state while the other person has some measure of freedom and choice. By leveraging different weapons of influence, we can encourage people to do things consciously and subconsciously. This interactive class provides an opportunity to further practice these principles of persuasion that not only empower you but also creates the awareness around your own decisions. Stacey Lane ● $55

Star Beam Self-Esteem FA21-046 ● Tue, 10/5 to 11/9/21 6 - 7:30 pm ● Bldg 4, Room 118 Would you like to stand in your strengths instead of your weaknesses? Would you like to feel good about being you? In this class you’ll learn fun, imaginative ways to reach within for strength, comfort, and confidence. Our wellbeing cannot be dependent upon our outer worlds which are ever changing. If you have struggled with feelings of not being enough, or not belonging, you’ll have fun learning innovative ways to turn down your inner critic and turn up your encouraging, loving, inner friend! It’s fun and profound all at the same time. This is a feel-good class so wear comfortable clothing as we will be lying on the floor for a portion of the class. Bring an open heart and mind and be ready to relax & enjoy yourself. Jeanne Yancer ● $150



HEALTH & WELLNESS

Surviving the Tide - Grief Support Group FA21-047 ● Wed, 10/13 to 11/17/21 5:30 - 7 pm ● Online ● WebLive Do you feel like you have lost all meaning in your life? Have you lost your mind, body, spirit, and will to live? This group is for you. Explore the meaning of your grief and your emotions with the same, safe group of individuals every week. Taught by an experienced Bereavement Coordinator and group leader, this class explores your grief and gives you the tools and skills to move forward in your life. Brent Birkhoff ● $85

Tai Chi for Health and Wellness FA21-048 ● Mon, 9/27 to 11/15/21 10:30 - 11:30 am ● Bldg 15, Room 260 For both beginning and continuing students, this fun class teaches students how to maximize the flow of Chi, (energy) utilizing the Yang Style 10 Form called "Ping Gate of Life", created by Grand Master Aiping Cheng. You will combine “moving meditation” with gentle revitalizing exercise as you benefit from improved strength, conditioning, coordination, flexibility, and balance. Students also report experiencing increased energy, reduced stress, reduced pain, enhanced sleep, and/or feelings of wellbeing. You will learn an overview of Tai Chi history, philosophy, and major influences of Tai Chi; the 10 - step Yang Style “Ping Gate of Life” from start to finish; Mindfulness and the mind-body connection in Tai Chi, and more! Larry Bates ● $105

Taijifit FA21-049 ● Fri, 10/1 to 11/19/21 10 - 11:15 am ● Bldg 15, Room 260 Taijifit is a relatively new concept in the Tai Chi world. It's only been around for the past few years. This style of Tai Chi is unlike any other form of Tai Chi. We don't memorize forms. It's a fusion class of tai chi and flowing moves. This style of tai chi is geared towards those with PTSD, traumatic brain injury, injuries of any kind, anxiety, health promotion, and stress reduction. We do not practice forms and no need to memorize anything. Wear loose, comfortable clothing Tara Tech ● $105

The Science of Love FA21-050 ● Fri, 10/8/21 1 - 3 pm ● Online ● WebLive Although love has been a topic for poets and philosophers, there is an actual science to love. Being in love is affected by measurable changes in the biochemistry of the brain. Science has identified three basic parts of love, each driven by a unique blend of brain chemicals. Lust, attraction, and long- term attachment are all governed by different chemicals. Defining love is complex but once you have it, you will know it, but holding onto it is not always easy. Come learn about these components as well as the six scientifically proven facts about love. That's Amore! Stacey Lane ● $55

HISTORY & CULTURE

Getting to Know Muslim Neighbors FA21-051 ● Thu, 10/7 to 10/28/21 1 - 3 pm ● Bldg 31, Room 101 Learn more about the beliefs and practice of Islam through readings, lectures, discussions, and videos. In conjunction with the course, an optional trip to a local mosque will be offered. This opportunity to broaden perspectives on faith and feelings of Muslims is guided by two scholars, one Christian and one Muslim. Become familiar with the culture and beliefs, exploring beyond headlines, to engage the “heart-lines” of Muslim people. Mai and Harold Vogelaar ● $70

Native Peoples of the Southwest: The Mountain Pai FA21-052 ● Mon, 10/4 to 10/18/21 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● Bldg 4, Room 114 The American Southwest has long been home to a fascinating variety of Native Peoples, each with their own unique story. This course will focus on the history and culture of the Pai peoples of the high country of central and northwestern Arizona, including the Hualapai, Havasupai, Maricopa and Yavapai. Chris Wuehrmann ● $70



Prescott: 1862-1912 FA21-053 ● Thu, 9/30 to 11/4/21 11 am - 1 pm ● Bldg 3, Room 206 In Melissa’s class, you will learn what prospector’s records were Prescott’s first documents, predating government records; where is the first lot sold in the original townsite; who are streets named after; what member of the Corp of Engineers is Fort Whipple named after; who was the Mayor who went to war…and much more. Based on years of research, Melissa authored, Prescott: A Pictorial History, originally sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and later in 4 reprints. She is one of 100 “Culture Keepers” and will share the rich history of Prescott from 1862 to 1912 with handouts and a historical walking tour downtown ending with lunch (on your own) at The Palace, where her great-uncle won a funeral home in January 1903. Melissa Ruffner ● $95

LANGUAGE

German Conversation: Beginning FA21-054 ● Tue, 10/5 to 11/9/21 6 - 7:30 pm ● Bldg 19, Room 207 This basic German conversation course will prepare you for traveling in the many German-speaking countries. Master everyday phrases for survival situations such as shopping, dining and what to say when you are lost. Cultural background information and fun learning will be tailored to the participants to boost confidence and excitement about speaking and understanding German. June Mann ● $80

German Conversation: Intermediate FA21-055 ● Wed, 10/6 to 11/10/21 6 - 7:30 pm ● Bldg 19, Room 207 Continue to practice your German using games and role-playing to boost your confidence in German communication skills, you will be amazed at how much progress you make. Language is a “use it or lose it” skill, and this is the way to help make the most of your trip to any German-speaking country, surprise German family members or chat with your new German-speaking friends. Prerequisite: Beginning German Conversation or conversational familiarity with the language. June Mann ● $80

LIFE SKILLS

Decide Already - Your Guide to Fearless Decision Making FA21-056 ● Tue, 10/12/21 6 – 8 pm ● Bldg 19, Room 225 Are you taking so long to decide where to go to dinner that restaurants close? Do friends and family get irritated when you can’t decide or “take too long”? Do you feel like your decision won’t be good enough or be the “right” decision? Do other people’s decisions overwhelm you so not deciding makes you feel “in control”? What if decision making could be faster and easier? In this course we will uncover your decision-making past and how it could be blocking your decision-making present. Jenn Flaa ● $70

Happiness & You - Your Journey to Happiness FA21-057 ● Tue, 10/19/21 6 – 8 pm ● Bldg 19, Room 225 There are times when we’re in such despair we can’t remember what happiness is and times when things are only just “fine”. Join your Sherpa, Jenn Flaa, and take the journey to discover the 3 steps to happiness. Leave with your customized happiness plan. For years, happiness eluded Jenn Flaa until she approached happiness (and how to sustain it) with her engineer’s mind. After seeing her transformation, the men around her begged her to tell the “secret” to their wives & girlfriends. As we banish our Covid blues, this witty & compassionate class acknowledges your pain, guides you through tears and anger to smiles. Optional: Purchase the Happiness Handbook for $5.00 during class. Jenn Flaa ● $70



Secret Conversation Styles of Men, Women and Bosses FA21-058 ● Tue, 11/9/21 6 – 8 pm ● Bldg 19, Room 225 Did you know that men and women both have the same goal in conversation, but their natural methods can make the other feel disrespected or alienated? In this class we explore the natural communication styles of men, women, and bosses and how they go sideways. We discuss the role of the listener and easy remedies both the listener and the speaker can use when the conversation becomes less than desired. We explore the tough topics of mansplaining, intimidation and things that cause accidental disrespect. If your home or business communications are frustrating you this is the course for you. Bring an open mind and a willingness to experiment with new techniques so you can transform your relationships. Jenn Flaa ● $70

Smart Negotiating for Women FA21-059 ● Tue, 11/16/21 6 – 8 pm ● Bldg 19, Room 207 Are you getting what you need from your negotiations? Fine tune your negotiation skills from preparation to conversation, beyond impasse and straight into a successful closure. Peel back fear and intimidation and find out the: (1) #1 mistake women make when negotiating with men; (2) Remedies for the 4 most common negotiation cripplers: fear, anxiety, intimidation and getting stuck; (3) Key to using silence to your advantage; (4) Finding your power. This course is designed to address the unique fears and challenges that women have in negotiating for what they want or need. Men are welcome but know that you are not the target audience. Jenn Flaa ● $70

LITERATURE

Tara Westover’s Educated: A Life Examined FA21-TARA ● Thu, 9/30/21 7 – 9 pm ● Online ● WebLive Tara Westover’s mega-bestselling Educated, is one of the most lauded and compelling memoirs of recent memory. In conjunction with her visit to The Literary Southwest Online on Fri., 9/24, series director Jim Natal leads a discussion of the book, dealing not only with the harrowing yet inspiring family story Westover relates, but how it impacts and resonates with individual readers. For further information on accessing the free Literary Southwest event, visit the Yavapai College website: www.yc.edu/literarysw. Jim Natal ● $30

MARTIAL ARTS

Ving Tsun Kung Fu Basics FA21-060 ● Mon/Thu, 9/27 to 11/18/21 5:30 - 6:30 pm ● Bldg 4, Room 118 This is a basic course in Ving Tsun Kung Fu. In this course the students will work on footwork, punching, kicking, blocks. Chinese Culture will also be discussed throughout the course. The benefits of studying kung fu are increased confidence, develop self-discipline, improved awareness, improved health, personal growth, self-defense skills and build new friendships. The instructor, Pete Peterson has trained in the martial arts since 1975 and has trained in China and Okinawa, Japan many times. Wear loose fitting cloths and tennis shoes (No class 11/11.). Pete Peterson ● $145

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MUSIC

Bluegrass Mass Workshop FA21-061 ● Tue, 8/17 to 10/5/21 6:30 - 9 pm ● Bldg 15, Room 255 Join the combined Yavapai College Choral Ensembles as we present of program of choral music infused with the sweet sounds of Bluegrass! We will work on Tim Sharp and Wes Ramsey’s Come Away to the Skies: A High Lonesome Mass. This work will combine choral ensembles with a Bluegrass band drawn from across Arizona. Come ready to tap your toes, enjoy some tight harmonies, and sing this new and exciting work! Joshua Harper ● $48 I Can’t Sing. Says Who? FA21-085 ● Tue, 9/28 to 10/19/21 11:30 - 1 pm ● Bldg 30A, Room 126 You may have been told or have had experiences that lead you to believe you can't sing. It is possible you have a decent or a good voice and don't know it. Some beginners have been totally confused because they found they could sing a whole song in tune. You will have an opportunity for individual instruction and to sing with a group of other singers. This course will include interpretation, emotion, and expression- how to put yourself into your song. Join us to discover a new experience and add joy to your life- and we will have fun in the process. Watch Jay at jayuhlerentertainer.com. Jay Uhler ● $80 Messiah Workshop FA21-062 ● Tue, 1012 to 12/14/21 6:30 - 9 pm ● Bldg 15, Room 255 Hallelujah! Join the Yavapai College Choral Ensembles, Professional Soloists, and Orchestra and learn one of music’s most popular works! With some of the most famous choruses all sung in English, come be a part of an experience you will never forget. Music is provided by the college, but members need to provide their own concert attire. Come be a part of one of the most exciting musical events in Prescott this Holiday season. Joshua Harper ● $48

NATURE

Fishing 101 FA21-063 ● Wed, 10/6 to 11/17/21 3:30 - 5 pm ● Online ● WebLive Are you 15, 45, 85 or even 105 years old, have never been fishing and want to learn, or have very limited experience? Do you want to see how easy it is to teach your child or grandchild fishing? Join me to go over detailed fishing basics. Sounds like an oxymoron, but we will cover ethical angling, types of fishing, equipment, knot tying, safety, etiquette, regulations, casting and more! Call it a sport, a hobby, or a life skill – either way, anyone can go fishing. A small starter tackle box is included! Register early to receive your tackle box in time! Dawn Miller-Walker ● $130

Weather Forecasting FA21-064 ● Thu, 9/30 to 11/18/21 11 am - 12:30 ● Bldg 3, Room 269 Ever want to get "behind the scenes" and better understand daily weather forecast maps and predictions? Our class will provide insights into the atmospheric features that are depicted on these weather charts. By developing an understanding of the factors that influence our daily weather, and by reviewing actual computer model forecasts, you'll be well equipped to better plan your next outdoor barbecue. (No class 10/28 & 11/11.) Alan Delman ● $80

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PARANORMAL

Ghosts, UFOs, & All That’s Paranormal FA21-065 ● Thu, 10/7 to 10/21/21 6 - 8 pm ● Bldg 31, Room 101 Take a look at the unexplained! Discover why Prescott is one of Arizona’s most haunted. Glance at the history of summoning the spirits called Spiritualism. Explore Deja’ vu, astral projection, UFOs, & more. Experience different ways of connecting with the spirit world using automatic writing, psychometry, & other paranormal investigation techniques. Bring your “Out of this World” stories! (Join Terri’s EDventures “Ghost Walk” on October 23) Terri Cafazzo ● $70

EDventures: Prescott Ghost Walk* EDV-102321 ● Sat, 10/23/21 10 am - 3 pm ● Offsite Hassayampa Inn Lobby Join expert paranormal investigator Terri Cafazzo for a pre-Halloween walking tour of the most haunted locations in downtown Prescott. Tuition includes lunch at the historic Palace Saloon on Whiskey Row. Be prepared to visit a few mysterious locations on this walking tour! Walking on uneven sidewalks for approximately 2 miles (roundtrip) with frequent stops. Activity Rating: 1. Tuition includes paranormal investigator instruction, admissions, and lunch. Departs 10AM from downtown meeting location. Terri Cafazzo ● $80

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PHILOSOPHY & SPIRITUALITY

Socrates Café FA21-069 ● Thu, 9/30 to 11/4/21 3:15 - 5:15 pm ● Bldg 3, Room 206 Philosophy has and still shapes ideas that play an important role in our lives and culture. This course will explore both classic and contemporary texts in philosophy. This session, we will be reading, Plato's Republic. Andrew M. Winters, Ph.D. ● $95

Wisdom of the Tao FA21-070 ● Wed, 9/29 to 11/3/21 6:30 - 8 pm ● Bldg 19, Room 225 This class will contemplate the Yin Yang symbol as a reminder that all life is whole. Yin and Yang are not in conflict, both are essential to existence and the workings of the universe. Taoists embrace wholeness and tranquilly accepting what comes. You'll examine the wisdom of living in harmony with the course set by nature--TAO. The opening line of the Tao Te Ching, "The Tao that can be spoken is not the true Tao," exemplifies the realization that the meaning of life is not a problem to solve, but a mystery to experience." The Tao, beyond words and description, is the ground of everything--above all, behind all, it is the womb from which all life springs and returns." Peter Lhotka ● $80

Introduction to Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP): Subtle, Sensitive and Sophisticated FA21-071 ● Fri, 10/22/21 1 - 3 pm ● Online ● WebLive Scientists say most of your brain is active all the time (not just 10%). Learn basic, practical mind-body truths and how to consistently achieve specific outcomes and maximize your potential. NLP is a simple, yet sophisticated approach to communication and personal development. Instructor is a Certified NLP Practitioner. Stacey Lane ● $55



Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP): The NLP Meta-Model FA21-072 ● Fri, 10/29/21 1 - 3 pm ● Online ● WebLive NLP trains us to observe and find out, rather than relying on our own conclusions. The meta-model is an analytical tool that applies to language. The exact words a person says reflects the internal experience that person is having. This analytical tool enables us to notice what is missing. The meta-model helps us to effectively communicate with others and to pay attention to our own language. The NLP Meta-Model is a deductive language pattern designed to detect, challenge, and expand the limits of an individual's "map of the world." Instructor is a Certified NLP Practitioner. Stacey Lane ● $55

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP): Manifestation and the Power of Intention FA21-073 ● Fri, 11/5/21 1- 3 pm ● Online ● WebLive Come learn how valuable self-love is in creating your greater life. You will learn tools to help you create a life that fuels you. Activate your intention point and begin to manifest from a higher energy vibration. Skyrocket personal power, and program yourself for unlimited abundance. We will take a closer look at your passions, intentions, goals, gratitude, and what abundance means to you. Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) gives you the tools to become more connected to the life you want to lead. Both NLP and the Law of Attraction draw on perception creates our reality. Come take a closer look. Instructor is a Certified NLP Practitioner. Stacey Lane ● $55 Spiritual Journey: Having a Stronger Connection to Divine Pure Love FA21-087 ● Wed, 11/3 – 11/17/21 6:30 – 7:30 pm ● Online ● WebLive Unravel the embedded beliefs that are no longer serving you and evolve them coming to a more expansive vibrational place within and strengthen the connection to your inner spirit. You will also learn how to create more of a oneness vs. the duality we have in life that at creates the struggles. Experience harmony and clarity. As you become more aligned with prosperity consciousness and higher love frequencies you live more in the flow of Divine Love. Angelica Rose ● $75

Introduction to Jewish Studies FA21-074 ● Mon, 10/4 to 11/22/21 2- 4 pm ● Bldg 3, Room 206 Jewish civilization historically and in contemporary times. Secular and religious expressions of Jewish culture, concepts, and ideals; sense of human place, purpose, communal and personal life; influence of Jewish thought on other religious and secular cultures; anti-Semitism and other modern challenges will be discussed. (No Class 10/25.) Nina Perlmutter ● $100 PHOTOGRAPHY

Introduction to Digital Photography - How to Take Better Photos FA21-067 ● Sat, 10/16/21 9 am – noon ● Bldg 31, Room 102 FA21-068 ● Sat, 11/13/21 9 am – noon ● Bldg 31, Room 102 This workshop is designed to help those photographers learn more about the theory of photography and how to get the most out of your camera. It is a fun workshop that will teach the basic of Aperture and Manual Modes. In addition, you will learn what is the best ISO to set you camera. Lecture for the first half of morning and then shooting outside. The field portion will be street photography in old town Prescott. Bring camera, manual for the camera, pen and paper, and dress for the weather. Jon-Nolan Paresa ● $75



RECREATION

Billiards: An Introduction FA21-075 ● Sat, 10/2 to 10/30/21 9 - 11 am ● Offsite ● Bob's Billiards Want to become a sharpshooter and have a great time learning the basics of pocket billiards? This class will take your pool skills to the next level through individualized instruction on aim, stance, stroke and position play. Use practice drills to elevate your shooting skills while learning the rules and strategies of 8 Ball and other popular games. Expert instruction is provided by a Collegiate and Billiard Congress of America national champion. Barefoot Bob’s in Prescott Valley is the location for all classes. Detailed instructional handouts are available from the instructor at no cost. Students must be at least 21 years of age to enroll in this course. Bring your own cue or use available house cues Peter Lhotka ● $105

WRITING & PUBLISHING

Book Reviews Help Drive Sales FA21-076 ● Fri, 11/12/21 1 - 4 pm ● Online ● WebLive Book reviews can influence reader purchase decisions. Both librarians and booksellers rely on book reviews to choose among the thousands of titles published each year. Well-established and best-selling authors have a better opportunity to collect reviews. How does the first-time author garner reviews? You will learn about the many uses for your book reviews, and look at potential industry publications, loyal readers you collect, and blog sites. Amazon reviews will be given special attention. Should you buy a review from the many respected sources? Maybe. Contacting reviewers requires an effectively written query letter that we will discuss in class. We will also explore how to find and mine book contests for solid reviews. Diane Phelps ● $60

Creative Writing Exploration - Where Are You From? FA21-077 ● Fri, 10/15/21 1 - 3 pm ● Online ● WebLive In this exploration, we are examining our past (which is always present within us), looking at our childhoods, our beginnings, our roots. We are working at telling our stories, which we must do to survive them, learn from them, grow beyond them. We will discuss, journal, and consider this common question, where are you from? It is a question we are often asked, and we usually answer with a word or two – New York, Cleveland, New Mexico. But your challenge will be to answer it with a series of images, pictures, and memories. We will answer this question with images of family, of history, of ancestry, of conception – we will write and discover. To explore this question is to explore many things – your beginnings, your connections, your joys and struggles, the mystery and wonder of your life. Note: have a tablet or pen/pencil and paper and be prepared to do some writing during class time. Stacey Lane ● $55

Memoir Writing FA21-078 ● Tue, 10/12 to 11/16/21 10 - 11:30 am ● Bldg 31, Room 102 Your life is full of unique stories. Bring them to paper in this interactive class full of tips, techniques, discovery, writing and camaraderie. Whether you are thinking about or have started your memoir, this class will keep you motivated. Kateri Alexander ● $85


PRESCOTT COMMUNITY EDUCATION - FALL 2021


Practical Grammar FA21-079 ● Thu, 10/7 to 11/18/21 6 - 7:30 pm ● Bldg 19, Room 206 This is not your high school English class! Students review modern grammar, punctuation, and word choice fundamentals to improve written communication. Topics addressed are sentence structure, parts of speech, agreement, possession, major and minor punctuation marks, and standard word choice. The classes use an interactive format with fun team activities, small groups, large group discussions, and one-on-one feedback from the instructor. Jenna Schmitt is a former English professor, published writer, corporate trainer, and owner of Red Pen Business Consulting. (No Class 11/11.) Jenna Schmitt ● $90

Self-Publishing Post Pandemic FA21-080 ● Tue, 11/9 & 11/16/21 1 - 4 pm ● Online ● WebLive Ready to self-publish? It’s a challenging job, and never more so following the pandemic. This workshop will guide your self-publishing decisions. You will learn about the effects of the pandemic on the industry that affect your decisions.; the increased importance of an agent and the tools needed to find one will be discussed. We will also home in on your best audiences (buyers) for your book, and other critical information such as publisher choices, the ebook production process, POD vendors, and book marketing tools. Diane Phelps ● $65

Speed Writing! FA21-081 ● Wed, 10/27/21 2 - 5 pm ● Online ● WebLive If you really want to get that book you are itching to write out of your head and “down on paper” you need to learn the secret of Speed Writing. Professional writers have learned this simple technique and employ it routinely. That’s how they can magically churn out pages of copy while the rest of us sit staring blankly at a computer screen or yellow tablet. Become the writer you have always dreamed you were capable of being and take this eye-opening, workshop to unleash your writing potential. Tom Paul Fox ● $60

Write Your Book and Get It Published NOW! FA21-082 ● Tue, 10/5 to 11/2/2021 2- 4 pm ● Online WebLive You have the dream of writing your book. Here is the kick start needed. Your idea might be a novel, children’s book, biography, family history, or how-to. You will start writing with confidence immediately and will learn the keys of story creation along with tips to improve your writing generally. In addition, you will learn it can be easy and cheap to get your book “in print” as an independent publisher. You will get all the information you need to make your book a reality. Tom Paul Fox ● $90

Writing and Being - Taking Back the Gift of Language FA21-083 ● Thu, 9/30 to 11/4/2021 1 - 3 pm ● Online ● WebLive This is not only a class about writing, but also a class about people writing. It is about writing as a tool for intellectual, psychological, and spiritual growth. It is about our language and our being and their powerful interconnectedness. The guided writing explorations begin by asking you to go inside yourself, to start with your heart, to take your stories out from within and look at them and learn from them. We will also work with the dimension called "Toward Public Writing." This gives your journaling work new form as to be shared with others. This writing-and-being group travels beside you as we create a published summation of our creations. Stacey Lane ● $95



EDventures in Learning – Travel to learn and explore your world! At EDventures, our tour leaders are eager to share their knowledge and enthusiasm for the colorful local history, fascinating cultures, and natural features as you travel the southwest with us.

MULTI-DAY EDventures Canyon de Chelly Adventure (2 days/1 night) Wednesday & Thursday, October 6-7 ● Trip ID #10621 Reserve by Sept. 17. The cultural resources of Canyon de Chelly include distinctive architecture, artifacts, and rock art. The canyon sustains a living community of Navajo people connected with the beautiful landscape and its great historical and spiritual significance. Take a 4x4 tour up the canyon with Navajo guides. Enjoy lunch in the Petrified Forest and visit the historic Hubbell Trading Post in Ganado. The colors within the canyon are sure to delight! Activity Rating: 1-2. Instructor: Chris Wuehrmann $525 per person double occupancy/$100 single occupancy supplement - Tuition includes transportation, lodging, meals, 4x4 tour, permits, admission fees and field instruction. Departs at 7AM from Prescott Campus. *Camp Verde pickup available.

DAY TRIPS Explore Coconino County: Bill Williams Mountain Friday, September 10 ● Trip ID #91021 Reserve by Aug. 27. Bill Williams Mountain, visible to the north from most of the Prescott area, is the westernmost 9,000-foot peak in Arizona. The mountain is named for a preacher/guide/mountain man from North Carolina whose story will weave through the day. We will circle the mountain on the Bill Williams Loop Road starting at Devil Dog Lake just off I-40, then drive to the summit fire tower, enjoying distant views across much of northern Arizona. We’ll do some short walks, but no significant hiking, as we talk about the geology and ecology of the mountain. There’s a good chance of seeing Elk and other wildlife along the way. Activity Rating: 2. Instructor: Chris Wuehrmann $165 per person - Tuition includes transportation, box lunch and field instruction. Departs 8AM from Prescott Campus. *Chino Valley pickup available Rock Art Ranch and La Posada Thursday, September 16 ● Trip ID #91621 Thursday, October 14 ● Trip ID #101421 Reserve by Sept 30. Step back in time with a visit to Chevelon Canyon on Rock Art Ranch, home to sone of the finest ancient petroglyphs in the world on a privately-owned ranch. Visit the cowboy museum and working ranch to learn about ranching history, the Hashknife Cattle Company and military and Indian activity in the area. Take a short, steep hike into Chevelon Canyon to tour the multiple petroglyph panels. Visit La Posada, the beautifully restored Fred Harvey Hotel in Winslow, and dinner (on your own) at the award-winning Turquoise Room. Activity Rating: 2-3 (steep stairs). Instructor: Chris Wuehrmann $200 per person - Tuition includes transportation, box lunch, ranch tour admission, and field instruction. Departs 7AM from Prescott campus. *Prescott Valley and Camp Verde pickup available



Date Creek – photo by Rita Wuehrmann

Drive to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon Saturday, September 18 ● Trip ID #91821 Reserve by Sept. 3.

Saturday, October 9 ● Trip ID #10921 Reserve by Sept. 24

Thursday, November 11 ● Trip ID #111121 Reserve by Oct 28. Follow Diamond Creek as it winds through Peach Springs Canyon – the only road access to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. The road crosses and follows the creek as you are transported down the canyon to the banks of the Colorado River. You will enjoy a picnic lunch with an optional walk the last mile to the river through a narrow canyon with flowing stream. Includes driving on bumpy and winding roads. Activity Rating: 1-2. Instructor: Chris Wuehrmann $175 per person - Tuition includes transportation, box lunch, permit fees and field instruction. Departs 7:30AM from Prescott Campus. Reserve at least two weeks in advance. Canyon de Chelly Adventure (2 days/1 night) Wednesday & Thursday, October 6-7 ● Trip ID #10621 Instructor: Chris Wuehrmann (See description on page 23.) Reserve by Sept 17. Drive to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon #2 Saturday, October 9 ● Trip ID #10921 Instructor: Chris Wuehrmann (See description above.) Reserve by Sept. 24. Rock Art Ranch and La Posada #2 Thursday, October 14 ● Trip ID #101421 Instructor: Chris Wuehrmann (See description on page 23.) Reserve by Sept 30. Exploring Yavapai County: Historic Camp Date Creek Saturday, October 16 ● Trip ID #101621 Reserve by Oct. 1. In 1863, one of the early parties of gold-seekers traveling to the Prescott area followed an otherwise obscure desert wash eastward from the Colorado River. They discovered, on the way, what leader Abraham Peeples (after whom Peeples Valley is named) called a “Garden of Eden”. This drainage, rising high in the Weaver Mountains of western Yavapai County, became known as Date Creek, after the date-like fruit of the Yucca found along its course. Shortly after this a military post, Camp Date Creek, was established where the upper forks of the creek join, also an important early wagon road junction. This post was active into the early 1870s before being abandoned. We’ll talk about this early history (including a 1915 train wreck in the area), and about the Yavapai people displaced by settlers, while hiking into the old fort site and into part of the upper canyon of Date Creek, where water flows year- round. We’ll see ancient rock art in the canyon, and to the north of Date reek an interesting and little-known historic rock art site. About two miles total hiking, largely with no visible trail and some rocky and steep sections. Activity Rating 3. Instructor: Chris Wuehrmann $175 per person - Tuition includes transportation, box lunch and field instruction. Departs 8AM from Prescott Campus.



Prescott Ghost Walk Saturday, October 23 ● Trip ID #102321 Reserve by Oct. 15 Join expert paranormal investigator Terri Cafazzo for a pre-Halloween walking tour of the most haunted locations in downtown Prescott. Tuition includes lunch at the historic Palace Saloon on Whiskey Row. Be prepared to visit a few mysterious locations on this walking tour! Walking on uneven sidewalks for approximately 2 miles (roundtrip) with frequent stops. Activity Rating 1. Instructor: Terri Cafazzo $80 per person – Tuition includes lunch, admission fees, and field instruction. Departs from downtown meeting location at 10AM. Drive to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon #3 Thursday, November 11 ● Trip ID #111121 Instructor: Chris Wuehrmann (See description on page 24.) Reserve by Oct 28. Hike Grand Canyon: Diamond Creek Saturday, November 13 ● Trip ID #111321 Reserve by Oct. 29.

Saturday, December 4 ● Trip ID #12421 Reserve by Nov. 22. Hike with EDventures! Drive to the Grand Canyon on the only road to the Colorado River, accessible on Hualapai lands. Shortly before reaching the river, this road meets Diamond Creek. The hike is about 5 miles, round trip up the creek into spectacular narrows. The trail has no steep grades, but it crosses the creek several times, so expect some wet walking and walking on river rocks. Lunch at a beautiful waterfall beneath thousand-foot cliffs and learn about both the geology and natural history. The day will culminate with a stop at the Colorado River. Dinner stop TBD (on your own). Activity Rating: 3+. Instructor: Chris Wuehrmann $175 per person – Tuition includes transportation, Hualapai permits, box lunch and field instruction. Departs 7AM from Prescott Campus. Reserve at least two weeks in advance. Backroad to Phoenix Wednesday, November 17 ● Trip ID #111721 Reserve by Nov. 3. Travel the back roads of Agua Fria National Monument. Explore prehistoric ruins, take short hikes, bask in the riparian areas, and experience the variety of geology and ecosystems as you travel from high desert to Sonoran Desert. Geology, prehistoric history, and natural history will be topics of the day. Hiking up to 1 mile at Pueblo la Plata and Sears-Kay prehistoric ruins. End the day with dinner (on your own) at El Encanto Restaurant in Cave Creek. Activity Rating: 2 (travel on rough roads). Instructor: Chris Wuehrmann $175 per person – Tuition includes transportation, admission fees, box lunch and field instruction. Departs 7AM from Prescott Campus. *Cordes Junction pickup available.




Hike Grand Canyon: Diamond Creek #2 Saturday, December 4 ● Trip ID #12421 Instructor: Chris Wuehrmann. (See description above.) Reserve by Nov. 22 Explore Yavapai County: The Western Desert Thursday, December 9 ● Trip ID #12921 Reserve by Nov. 22. Travel backroads of southwestern Yavapai County as the landscape drops off from mountains and plateau into deep desert. Spend the day exploring this fascinating desert landscape, including a little-known oasis of permanent water at Hidden Tank. Visit the site of the old Congress Mine and Cemetery and the Nella Meda Mine, in recent years much restored under the name Robson’s Mining World along with a huge collection of vintage mining equipment. Some optional light hiking (up to a mile) included. Along the way, we will make a brief stop at the trailhead to the Prescott Hotshots Memorial. Activity Rating: 2 Instructor: Chris Wuehrmann $165 per person – Tuition includes transportation, box lunch and field instruction. Departs 8AM from Prescott Campus.

Grand View Entrance of Grand Canyon – photo by Rita Wuehrmann

Virtual EDventures Videos From the comfort of your own home, watch fascinating videos with Chris and Rita Wuehrmann as they record their journeys to amazing locations. Rent a video for $15-25. The video link will be emailed upon registration. See full descriptions of Virtual EDventures trips, visit www.yc.edu/edv.

1. Duff Springs - Virtual EDventures ● Video ID #ONL1 ● $15

2. Johnson Canyon - Virtual EDventures ● Video ID #ONL2 ● $20

3. Northern Bradshaws - Virtual EDventures ● Video ID #ONL3 ● $20

4. The Moqui Stage Road to Grand Canyon - Virtual EDventures ● Video ID #ONL4 ● $25

5. Prospectors, Miners, and the Impossible Railroad in the Southern Bradshaw Mountains – Virtual EDventures ● Video ID #ONL5 ● $25

6. Exploring Date Creek: Native Peoples and Territorial Forts to Modern Ranchers – Virtual EDventures ● Video ID #ONL6 ● $2

http://www.yc.edu/edv





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