ARTS * COMPUTERS * FINANCE
012 MICROSOFT EXCEL: A COMPREHENSIVE INTRODUCTION 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., Sept. 12 7:00-9:00PM In-Person at Rippowam 5 sessions $169 013 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 011 A LOOK IN THE MIRROR ACTING CLASS Class Mantra- We will use the connection of breath, movement, and critical self awareness. You will learn a genuine path to character development and embodiment. Get ready to unapologetically express your “right now feelings,” through monologue, dialogue and table talk. 6:30-8:30PM Cory Gibson Thurs. Sept. 12 In-Person at Rippowam 10 sessions $129
007 INTRODUCTION TO SHORT FILM DEVELOPMENT This course will introduce or amplify the process of taking an idea or story to adapt it for the screen in particular short films and stories, PSA’s, and proof of concepts documentary. We will cover the steps from screenplay to production, including a class-produced short film at the end of the session. 6:00-8:00PM Edwin Escobar Thurs., Sept. 1 2 Virtual 5 sessions $129 Edwin Escobar is a self taught director and cinematographer based in CT. He has been offering video production services to developing artists of all mediums and small businesses for the last 14 years. Edwin has worked in over a dozen short films, including four original award winning projects.
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., Sept. 1 0 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. 6:30-8:30PM Ray Simonelli Tues., Nov. 12 In-Person Rippowam 4 sessions 010 PHOTOGRAPHY R $89 008 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., Sept. 10 6:30-8:30PM In-Person at Rippowam 8 sessions $139
recommended. Kenneth Young
Thurs., Oct. 24
7:00-9:00PM
In-Person at Rippowam
7 sessions
$238
015 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., Oct. 17 & Oct 24 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. 014 INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON PROGRAMMING This is an instructor-led Python training course to introduce students to Python programming. Python is one of the most popular programming languages used in most industries from gaming to finance. You can use the programming language for developing both desktop and web applications. Also, you can use Python for developing complex scientific and numeric applications. By learning these concepts, students will have a starting point to learn how Python is used within Data Science for Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning. Students will learn to create programs, functions and complex data structures, write from and read files, collect user input and output and much more. Jesse Baker Tues. & Thurs., Sept. 10 6:00-8:00PM Virtual 10 sessions $332
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