Stamford Adult Ed WS2024

ARTS * COMPUTERS * FINANCE

011 MICROSOFT EXCEL: A COMPREHENSIVE INTRODUCTION

008 BEGINNING GUITAR R Pull a few strings and add some happy notes to your life! Get started on some basic chords and simple melodies. Demystify sheet music available on the internet and in songbooks. Learn tuning and basic maintenance of your guitar. Material fee of $20 payable to instructor at first class. Ray Simonelli Tues., Jan. 23 6:30-8:30PM In-Person at Rippowam 8 sessions $139

012 MICROSOFT EXCEL: BEYOND THE BASICS This course looks at the advanced offerings of Excel and their uses in general business applications. Topics covered will include an extensive survey of formulas and functions, data consolidation, filtering, sorting, analysis, pivot tables/charts and various case situations where these concepts are applied. Basic familiarity with any version of Microsoft Excel is strongly recommended. Kenneth Young Thurs., Mar. 7 7:00-9:00PM In-Person at Rippowam 7 sessions $238 This course provides an introduction to the popular spreadsheet program and many of its useful and powerful features. Students will learn concepts and techniques to create and use spreadsheets for various purposes in the home and office. Topics covered will include data entry and formatting, copying and pasting, formulas, printing, saving and opening files, charts, and basic math concepts. A working knowledge of any Windows or Mac OS is recommended. Kenneth Young Thurs., Feb. 1 7:00-9:00PM In-Person at Rippowam 5 sessions $169

010 PHOTOGRAPHY R It doesn’t matter what kind of equipment you use: your smart phone camera, a disposable 35mm camera, or a state-of-the-art digital single lens reflex camera; you’ll learn the basics of photography in this class. Photographic fundamentals such as exposure and focus control, posing, and composition will be discussed. We’ll critique your prints to help you take better pictures. We’ll also give you photo tips and share our professional experience. Bring your photos, a notebook, your camera, and plan to have a good time. No experience necessary. Norman Ostroff Tues., Feb. 13 7:00-9:00PM In-Person at Rippowam 8 sessions $131 009 GUITAR LEVEL 2 R Move beyond the basics to expand your playing knowledge; this will include more complex chord structures, strumming patterns, and improvisational playing using songs from various musical genres, as well as from student preferences, in a group setting. Material fee of $10 payable to instructor at first class. Ray Simonelli Tues., Mar. 12 6:30-8:30PM In-Person Old Town Hall 4 sessions $89

013 PROTECTING YOUR ASSETS Stay current as we explore the Federal and Connecticut gift and estate tax laws and the potential impact on your estate plan. Discover whether living trusts, life insurance trusts or personal residence trusts are the appropriate estate planning tools for you. We will also discuss how to effectively navigate the Medicare and Medicaid programs to assist you in financing your or your loved one’s long-term care needs. Examples of durable powers of attorney and living wills with healthcare appointments will be provided. Sandra Gottlin Thurs., April 11 & 25 6:00-8:00PM In-Person at Rippowam 2 sessions $67 Attorney Sandra Gottlin practices law in Stamford, specializing in estate planning and administration, elder law, and real estate. She served on the Board of Directors of the Stamford Senior Center and is a past chair of the Elder Law Committee of the Fairfield County Bar Association. Register Online www.stamfordadulted.org

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