Are you new to blackjack? Or, if you have been playing for a while but just don’t quite get it, then this class is for you. Instruction covers basic playing, betting strategies and game terminology unfamiliar to most casual players. Give yourself the best chance to beat the casino and have fun doing it. Students should bring a standard deck of playing cards.

Instructor: Scott Salnas
Subject: Cont_ed       Course #100-60094

#68873              Oct 20                      6-9pm
Fee: $39            1 Tuesday               TBA

Learn how others communicate: visually, auditorily or kinesthetically and why they may experience the world differently than you do. Learn how you can best communicate through the ‘proper’ channel to get their attention and agreement. Learn how to develop unconscious rapport with anyone, anywhere; in a group or individual setting. Learn how to know when others are congruent in their communication. Fascinating interpersonal knowledge is immediately applicable in business and personal relationships.

Instructor: Julie Silverthorn
Subject: Cont_ed          Course #100-20055

#66965             Sep 14-28                  6:30-8:30pm
Fee: $55           3 Mondays                 M205

This class will introduce tools for self-discovery. You will explore your negative thoughts, negative beliefs, and barriers – and then learn how to conquer them. You will learn how to think more positively and live each day in a more positive way. The Instructor/Author’s book, Who’s Walking Around in Your Head With Muddy Boots? is optional and payable in class for $20.

Instructor: Sabra House
Subject: Cont_ed          Course #100-20050

#68881                     Sep 15             6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $39                  1 Tuesday        J139

This course is a sequel to ‘Who’s Walking Around in Your Head with Muddy Boots?’ Instead of focusing on negative thoughts, this class addresses the negative experiences in life and how you deal with them. Have you ever had a health challenge, lost your job, experienced trauma, found yourself at the end of a relationship, or had someone you love very much die? All these events and more are the Muddy Boots of Life. You will learn about resiliency, resourcefulness, adaptability to change, and survivorship skills. In fact, we will actually test your level of resiliency! And then you will learn how to enhance the very skills you will need to survive, thrive and recover from the Muddy Boots of Life. It is the perfect class for everyone, especially in these challenging times!

Instructor: Sabra House
Subject: Cont_ed          Course #100-20101

#70465                  Sep 29            6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $39                1 Tuesday      J139

The goal for this class is to show participants how to take charge of their feelings. This class is designed to help you become aware of who you are, how you got this way, and how to eliminate crippling feelings and thought patterns that cause anger, depression, fear, and guilt. All concepts are demonstrated and explained.

Instructor: Dr. Norman Nichol
Subject: Cont_ed       Course #100-20096

#68877          Sep 9 – Oct 28                    7:15-9:15pm
Fee: $89       8 Wednesdays                     K108

When we feel confident about ourselves, we are more capable of meeting life’s challenges with a healthy self-image. Using a mixture of poise, presence and etiquette lessons, as well as health and beauty care, watch your self-reliance and confidence grow!

Learn how to take care of your skin! You will learn how to give a facial, what items at home will benefit your skin, and you will also learn about different facial shapes with a color analysis. For hair, you will learn about the type you have and how to maintain it. Discover what products will work best on your hair and most important learn different types of styles, braids and updos. Everyone will learn how to make a hair clip to take home. Finally, you will learn all about nails and partner up to learn the proper techniques for a perfect manicure. You will also learn how to do a French manicure and nail art. Finally, learn to create and leave with a salt scrub. A kit of health care items and natural products is included in the course fee.

Must be at least 12 years old to enroll and accompanied by a parent. Bring a sack lunch.

Instructor: Theresa Fuentes
Subject: Cont_ed        Course #100-60133

#70464                           Oct 3                  9am-3pm
Fee: $99 per person     1 Saturday        K115

This course, designed especially for men, will encourage a healthy self-image and self esteem. We will cover presence, poise and style. We will cover many topics in including hairstyles, facial hair, acne and hygiene to help men increase their confidence. You will also learn about products they can use at home. Must be at least 12 years old to enroll and accompanied by a parent.

Instructor: Theresa Fuentes
Subject: Cont_ed          Course #100-60134

#70462                                 Oct 24                  9am-12pm
Fee: $69 per person         1 Saturday           K115

Flirting allows you to have fun no matter where you are and to meet people you are interested in meeting. This interactive and fun class will cover the basics of body language (how to do it and how to tell if the other person is interested); breaking the ice, small talk and how to terminate an interaction respectfully. Learn where to meet people, avoid common mistakes, how to make a good impression, and what signals you send that might be hurting you. This class is for men and women who want to learn the basics of becoming comfortable in ‘the flirt’ and can be useful in personal or business environments.

Instructor: Joann Cohen
Subject: Cont_ed        Course #100-60115

#67103             Sep 25                 7-9pm
Fee: $49           1 Friday                 M101

This class exceeds the 8-hour state requirements to obtain your Arizona Concealed Weapon Permit. Be trained on the most effective survival shooting skills available. Then apply these skills during the live fire lab. Recommended reading: AZ Gun Owner’s Guide, Bloomfield Press.

At the range you will need photo ID, handgun (limited loaners available); a zippered rug case (or other case, but not a belt holster. Limited loaners available); eye and ear protection (limited loaners available); 50 rounds of handgun ammunition; drinking water.

You must be 21 years old to enroll in this class and apply for a CW Permit. Completion of this course does not guarantee you will be granted a permit. Permit and range fee not included in course price. Absolutely no firearms or ammunition permitted on campus. $15 fee for range usage at Ben Avery is payable to instructor in class.

Instructor: Barry Tietler
Subject: Cont_ed           Course #100-60008

#66949                Sep 14, 15, 19                6-9pm MT,                   10-12 S
Fee: $79              Mon/Tue/Sat                 Mon/Tues: TBA            Sat: Ben Avery

#68852                Nov 30, Dec 1, 5          6-9pm MT,                    10-12 S
Fee: $79              Mon/Tue/Sat                 Mon/Tues: K109          Sat: Ben Avery

This overview course will provide students with comprehensive and relevant information pertaining to animal advocacy. It will prepare you with the necessary knowledge and resources required to put skills into action, while offering an array of volunteer opportunities and careers to choose from and pursue. You will also learn about contemporary animal issues, cultural assumptions and the differences between local, state, national and international organizations.

Instructor: Roger Baker
Subject: Cont_ed         Course #100-60124

#68851             Sep 2 – 16                6-8pm
Fee: $49           3 Wednesdays        M229

This course will cover the entire process of building a home and take you from the design and planning stage all the way through construction completion. You will learn about design, scheduling, material selection, construction techniques, site selection and how to find subcontractors. You will learn about lien waivers, contracts and financing. Materials fee of $30 is payable in class. Bring a spouse or guest for half price!

Instructor: Byron Coburn
Subject: Cont_ed           Course #100-60102

#67127                 Sep 16 – Nov 4             6-9pm
Fee: $139             8 Wednesdays              M207

Guest $69 and registers for #67129

Enjoy delicious healthy homegrown fruits and vegetables freshly picked from your garden. Learn how to prepare the soil, make compost, use organic fertilizers and soil amendments. Improving the soil is necessary to be able to grow in temperatures as high as 115 degrees! A resource list will be given of good sources where to purchase organic gardening products covered in the class.

Instructor: Jeffrey Schiller
Subject: Cont_ed             Course #100-60078

#66939            Nov 10                6-10pm
Fee: $49          1 Tuesday          TBA

In this fun introductory class learn the basics of Feng Shui principles in an easy-to-follow fashion and how to apply those principles in your home and office. Learn how to increase and enhance your surrounding space by utilizing these principles. Identify the parts of a building or room that can help increase prosperity, enhance your well being and produce harmony and healthy abundant results in your life.

Instructor: Salie Christopher
Subject: Cont_ed         Course #100-20052

#66969            Oct 27, Nov 3              6:30-8:30pm
Fee: $45           2 Tuesdays                M129

This course provides the tools to meet the challenges of desert gardening as you create your special space. You will be guided by a registered landscape architect through the process of site analysis, hardscape and landscape design, as well as the selection of materials and plants. Topics covered include: vegetable gardens; herb and rose gardens; and desert landscapes with native and drought tolerant plants. Building materials and sustainable practices will be discussed and applied to individual projects.

Instructor: Jennie Curé
Subject: Cont_ed           Course #100-10198

#65692        Sep 22 – Oct 13           6-9pm
Fee: $99      4 Tuesdays                   M129

#65694         Nov 17 – Dec 8            6:30 – 9:30pm
Fee: $99       4 Tuesdays                   BLKMTN 104*

If you enjoyed Medicine Plants of the Desert, you’ll be enthralled with this expansion into medicine plants of the world. You’ll come to realize why garlic is held in such high regard as a healing plant. Plants from forests to wetlands are examined for their healing possibilities. See how easy it is to make an herbal blend. After evaluating herbs for their healing properties, participants will make several blends to take with them. After this class, you will be able to make your own preparations.

Instructor: Diane Vaszily
Subject: Cont_ed          Course #100-60130

#66161           Oct 17                12 – 4 pm
Fee: $49        1 Saturday          BLKMTN 104*

If you are curious about the birds around you but just don’t know where to start, this is for you! Be introduced to the basics of bird watching and the fun and entertaining way to ‘watch’ them. Learn to spot and identify a variety of birds by sight and sound, how to use a birding book, and use and calibrate binoculars. Text: Peterson’s Field Guide to Western Birds, available at most bookstores and amazon.com. Bring binoculars to all classes. For the field trips wear strong, sturdy shoes, bring water, food, sunscreen, binoculars and the field guide. Saturday classes will be held off campus.

Instructor: Gregory Rocca, PhD
Subject: Cont_ed             Course #100-60101

#65648             Nov 4, 7, 14             6-9pm W,              8-11am S
Fee: $59           1 Wed,     2 Sat                                    BLKMTN 104*

Learn what you need to know about Social Security. This course will provide an overview of all the programs dealing with retirement, survivors, disability, Medicare, and supplemental security income benefits. Handouts provided. Register early as this class fills quickly.

Instructor: Barbara Jackson, Social Security Administration
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10008

#66947            Nov 4                             6-8pm
Free                 1 Wednesday               KSC208