INTRODUCTION TO CONTRACT BRIDGE
Learn to play bridge! Meet new people! Challenge your mind and test your thought processes! Bridge is enjoyable, competitive and all it takes to play is a deck of cards and four people. Anyone can learn this intriguing game that traces its roots back to 16th-century England and was later perfected and renamed “Contract Bridge” in 1925 by Harold S. Vanderbilt, great grandson of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt.
Enroll in this introductory series of six lessons that covers all the basics including bidding language, guidelines for bidding and play, the role of the partnership, opening bids and play time.
M & W April 3,5,10,12,17, 19.
9am-noon. $100
X SPE 0403 001
Instructor: Kathleen McLauchlen
INTERMEDIATE CONTRACT BRIDGE
Are you an avid bridge player who is ready to move beyond the basics? Challenge yourself and enroll in this series of six lessons that covers the guidelines for defense, developing tricks, bidding review, trumping and discarding, conventions, signals, an introduction to convention card, bridge etiquette and keeping a private score.
M & W April 3,5,10,12,17, 19
1-4p.m. $100
X SPE 0403 002
Instructor: Kathleen McLauchlen
TEXAS HOLD’EM
Over the past few years, the immensely popular Texas Hold'em card game has swept the nation. Now, we're bringing the fever to Southampton. This class is designed with fun and friendship in mind. Expect a lighthearted yet informative introduction to this great poker game that takes only minutes to learn, but offers a lifetime of enjoyment. Become adept in the art of the bluff, and acquire the skills needed to forgo the requirement of a “cheat sheet” to determine the ranking of a winning hand! The two-class course will teach you the rules of Texas Hold'Em, and will discuss strategies of a winning hand, as well as how to set up your own Texas Hold'Em house party. In addition, the importance of table etiquette and betting effectively will be covered by playing an actual no-stakes game in class.
Th May 11 &18
7:00-9:00p.m. $40
X SPE 0511 001
Instructors: Katy McGannon & Mary Chryssochoos
LEARN TO KNIT: GUYS AND GALS
Men and women are invited to start the New Year with a tried and true way to keep their hands out of the cookie jar! Knitting is creative, fun and releases stress at the end of a busy day, or anytime!
Learn how to cast on, knit, purl, and make a hat or scarf to keep warm this winter! Materials list to be provided.
T February 7,14, 28, March 7,14,21.
5:30 – 7:00p.m. $75
X SPE 0207 001
Instructor: Hilary Woodward
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
Learn to create breathtaking watercolors! Open to students at all levels of ability, this course is designed to introduce the essentials of this art form, covering the basics of watercolor painting including “saved whites,” color mixing, brushwork, lift-off techniques, values and composition. Bring reference material to class. A list of required materials will be provided.
M February 6 – March 13
7:00 – 9:00p.m. $135
X SPE 0206 001
Instructor: Linda Berger
BEGINNING SPANISH
This course will introduce students to Spanish in a lively, participatory way, utilizing a balance of grammar exercises and conversational activities. Verb forms, vocabulary building and correct pronunciation will be emphasized. The course is designed for true beginners who have little or no knowledge of Spanish. Students will be asked to purchase a small packet of photocopies.
M March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 8, 15
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $250
Instructor: Sandra Dunn
YOU’RE ON THE AIR: HOW TO MAKE IT IN VOICE-OVERS!
Voice overs work is an up and coming way to build a solid career and make a lucrative living! You don’t have to be an actor to get voice over work, but it certainly doesn’t hurt. With such notable talent as James Earl Jones, Linda Hunt and Donald Sutherland lending their voices for commercials, films and videos, one would think it nearly impossible to break into this field. Not so! In this course you’ll learn how to get around the competition and actually turn your voice and your ability to communicate into a thriving full or part-time business. Instructor Dan Levine will discuss the voice over business as a whole, the numerous career opportunities it offers, your income potential and how to produce the most effective demo. As a participant, you will step up to the microphone to practice recording, and critique the results.
T May 2
7:00-9:00 p.m. $50
X SPE 0502 001
Instructor: Dan Levine
BEHIND THE TV SCREEN
A behind-the-scenes look at how news, feature and magazine-style stories are selected, produced and packaged for the air.The course will commence with an overview of what’s currently on air. The story “pitch,” prepping and shooting, editing, and promotion also will be covered. In addition, you’ll be given the opportunity to pitch your own stories and to critique the work of others.
Th March 2
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. $50
X SPE 0302 001
Instructor: Paula Levine
INTRODUCTION TO YOGA FOR MEN AND WOMEN OF ALL SHAPES AND SIZES
Learn basic yoga postures and their benefits by beginning with a yoga practice that will increase your energy and help you to develop greater strength and agility. You’ll be encouraged to explore how the postures can work best for you and how to take the benefits of yoga beyond the mat and into your daily life.
Students must bring their own yoga mat.
T March 28, April 4,18,25, May 2,9.
5:30-7:00p.m. $100
X SPE 0328 001
Instructor: Hilary Woodward
TRUE HEALTH THRU CHIROPRACTIC
“True Heath Thru Chiropractic” is a lecture designed to introduce you to basic chiropractic science, philosophy and art. Learn about the inherent recuperative powers of the human body and how chiropractic allows you to maximize your health.
Topics explored will be based on the 33 chiropractic principles and will cover the causes and treatment of headaches, back pain, and ear infections in children, as well as the maintenance of health.
Th March 9
7:00 – 9:00p.m. $20
X LEC 0309 001
Instructor: Dr. K. J. Malone
LIFE COACHING: IS IT FOR YOU?
What is a life coach? It is an individual who serves as a personal advocate and whose mission it is to assist you in reacquainting yourself with the healthy, happy, confident person within. Learn how a personal coach can help you to discover, to define and to achieve your goals. Create the strategies that will work for you, in a nuturing partnership that will keep you focused and motivated, and will turn your “I can’ts” into “I cans”.
Instructor: Katy McGannon, Life Coach and Motivational Speaker
M May 22, 7:00 – 9:00p.m. $20
X SPE 0522 001
SPIRITUALITY AND END OF LIFE ISSUES
Two evening lectures will explore end of life issues as well as the use of spiritual tools and methods to support a peaceful passing.
Th March 30 & April 6
7:00 – 9:00p.m. $40
X SPE 0330 001
Instructors: Rev. Mary Hogarty & Rev. SuAnn Small
SPORTFISHING ON LONG ISLAND
Captain Jerry McGrath, an seasoned fisherman, experienced instructor and former charter boat owner and skipper, will educate the novice as well as the more advanced angler in saltwater fishing techniques, skills and angling secrets. He offers a wealth of information delivered using the most up- to-date technology, extensive written materials, hands on demonstrations, and an expert knowledge and love of salt water fishing.
M February 6 – March 13
7:30 – 9:30p.m. $200
X SPE 0206 002
Instructor: Captain Jerry McGrath
SPEARFISHING 101
This course offers an introduction to spearfishing in the local Long Island waters with Dr. K.J. Malone, a 13-year free diving veteran. Learn the basics of free diving technique and physiology. Acquire a classroom introduction to: spearfishing in the local inshore and offshore waters, equipment, safety, regulations, popular locale and foreign specie.
This two-part introductory series features lecture, video and hands on learning.
Th March 16 & 23.
7:00 – 9:00p.m. $35
X SPE 0316 001
Instructor: Dr. K. J. Malone
HOW TO TRAVEL ON THE CHEAP
Love to travel? Looking for great ideas on how to do it cheaply? World traveler Mary Hogarty will share her knowledge of great travel at bargain prices. This course will include tips and information on how to find the best deals as well as ways to travel without breaking the bank!
Th April 20
7:00 – 9:00p.m. $20
X SPE 0420 001
Instructor: Mary Hogarty
INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: EXPLORING YOUR CREATIVITY WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY
Digital image making has opened the doors to self-expression. The instantaneous nature of this new phenomenon provides us with the ability to observe the world around us in ways that are unavailable through conventional image making. Whether you are frustrated with your new digital camera or are too intimidated to even open the box, this program will teach how operate your camera while cultivating your creativity. The first half of the course will include learning digital image making vocabulary, e-mailing, organizing your images, the printing process and image making techniques. The second half of the course will focus on exploring ways to use this new technology as an extension of your creative eye. The class will travel to various locations in the Southampton area to observe and communicate with this new language.
Required equipment and supplies: 3 mega-pixel (or more) digital camera with LCD screen on the back of the camera. Bring CD, cables and manual that came with the camera. Basic knowledge of operating a computer, including how to email.
S March 18, April 1, April 8, April 22, April 29, May 6, May13, May 20
10:00 – 11:30a.m. $250
X SPE 0318 00
Instructor: Adam Abel
CREATIVE SHORT FICTION WRITING WORKSHOP 101
Workshop 101 - The creative nuts and bolts! Jump start and maintain a creative writing habit in a supportive and inspiring workshop environment. Workshop discussions will be devoted to students’ own work (short stories or short chapters).
Objective: To help students create real characters within the context of plot, dialogue and point of view. Each session will focus on uncovering each writer’s truest voice and creative intention.
*Please submit (not a prerequisite) 3-5 pages (short story, scene, or chapter) with your
Registration. Students will be notified if their submissions are to be reviewed during the first workshop session.
S April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13
10a.m. – 12p.m. $250.00
XSPE 0408-001
Instructor: Karin Yapalater
SELLING ON EBAY 101
Auction sites like Ebay have made selling online easy. Clear out that basement. Make some pocket change in your spare time. This course introduces students to online selling on Ebay, teaches easy-to learn HTML techniques that make an auction stand out and offers ideas on how to start an online store that keeps customers coming back. Students must have prior experience browsing the web. A credit card is needed for this course. Having access to a digital camera is suggested.
S February 25, March 4
9a.m. - 12p.m. $75
XSPE 0225-001
Instructor: Darren Johnson
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