Workforce Development and Community Education: Spring 2022

37 | COVID-19 vaccination requirements for in-person classes at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce-covid Textbook Required IN-PERSON Piano is Fun Add the joy of music to your life! The Beginning class is designed for those who are playing piano for the first time. If you have always wanted to learn, this is your chance! The Intermediate class builds on the foundation of the Beginner class by using familiar tunes and easy chords. 7 Tues., 12:15-1:15 pm, $83 (+ textbook). D Moran. Beginning: CE-MUSIC 2060VA, Feb. 8-Mar. 22. KNC-3. #18633 Intermediate: CE-MUSIC 2061VA, Mar. 29-May 10. KNC-5. #18634 REMOTE Piano for Adults Individualized and group instruction. Access to a piano and practice outside of class time are required. $192. H Dutton. Beginner: If you always wanted to play piano but never got around to it, this class is for you! Learn to read music and have fun with chords on familiar tunes. Textbook required. CE-MUSIC 2005, 10 Fri., Feb. 4-Apr. 8, 6:00-7:30 pm. #18482 Advanced Beginner: For students who have completed Beginner class or have knowledge of basic note reading. CE-MUSIC 2062, 10 Fri., Feb. 4-Apr. 8, 7:30-9:00 pm. #18483 Intermediate: For students who have completed Advanced Beginner class or have musical note and chord reading skill. CE-MUSIC 2020, 10 Thurs., Feb. 3-Apr. 7, 7:30-9:00 pm. #18484 IN-PERSON Guitar is Fun Now is your chance to jam with friends in a friendly supportive atmosphere. The Beginner class is designed for those who have never played before. Learn chords, strums and finger picking to familiar songs by the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, Cat Stevens, and many others. The Intermediate class builds on the foundations of the Beginner class with possible note reading added. In the Advanced class, we will learn combination strums, fingerpicking, and more chords, with possible note reading in first position and barre chords if there is time. Students must bring their own guitar to class. 7 Tues., $83. D Moran. Beginning: CE-MUSIC 2057VA, Feb. 8-Mar. 22, 1:30-2:30 pm. KNC-3. #18635 Intermediate: CE-MUSIC 2058VA, Mar. 29-May 10 1:30-2:30 pm. KNC-5. #18636 Advanced Part 2: CE-MUSIC 2066VA Sec. A: Feb. 8-Mar. 22, 2:45-3:45 pm. KNC-3. #18637 Sec. B: Mar. 29-May 10, 2:45-3:45 pm. KNC-5. #18638 FINANCES & RETIREMENT PLANNING NEW! IN-PERSON Cryptocurrency 101: Practical Understanding of Cryptocurrency Learn the basics of cryptocurrency in our contemporary world. This course is designed for individuals who are new to digital currencies and trading that seeking to learn how to open cryptocurrency accounts; analyze technical data; store digital funds; trade funds across multiples crypto platforms; decipher risks and misconceptions to gain practical insight to participate in the crypto sphere. Disclaimer: This course is designed for educational purposes and is not designed to serve as financial advice. CE-FIN 2074, 3 Tues., Apr. 26-May 10, 6:45-8:45 pm, KNC-3, $75 (+ textbook). L Francis. #18906 NEW! REMOTE Creating Your Second Act What is a second act? A second act is about creating a life based upon your passions, skills and talents. It also means pulling dreams off the back shelf and living life to the fullest. Whether you have been downsized, are looking to make a change, or entering the new un-retirement, creating your second act opens up a world of possibilities. CE-PRSDV 2203, 2 Tues., Mar. 15 & 22, 7:00-9:00 pm, $55. J Robinson. #18843 NEW! REMOTE Veterans Benefits: Are You Getting What You Deserve? Did you know that there are more than 17,500,000 veterans living in the U.S. today? America is a grateful nation and we want veterans to take advantage of all the medical, educational, psychological, housing and administrative benefits they are entitled to, including benefits of coupons worth $40 given to every veteran weekly for fresh vegetables and meats at Farmer ’s markets everywhere. Come learn how to get what you or your loved ones are entitled to. CE-FIN 2082VA, 4 Wed., Jan. 19-Feb. 9, 6:30-8:30 pm, $90. T Riley. #18841 NEW! IN-PERSON Six Concepts to Improve Your Financial Literacy Learn six concepts to help you better manage your personal finances including budgeting, cash flow, yield, FICO scores, net worth, and equity. CE-FIN 2083, 3 Tues., Mar. 1-15, 6:00-7:30 pm, KNC-4, $55. L Wagner. #18848 REMOTE Downsizing Made Easy Most seniors know that there will come a day when they will have to downsize, either to simplify their lifestyle, to cut costs, to be closer to family or to address medical needs. It is often a stressful and tolling process-both emotionally and physically. But it does not have to become overwhelming. Regardless of what stage of the downsizing process you are in, the guide serves as a reference tool for seniors and their families. Address issues you may not have thought about along the way. CE-PRSDV 2193, 1 Sat., Mar. 5, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, $45. C Daniello. #18771 REMOTE Maximizing Your Social Security With historic changes in Social Security signed into law, prepare for your retirement and learn how to get the most out of your social security benefits. Learn to manage longevity risk and strategies to maximize the amount of money you receive throughout retirement. Among the topics included are spousal benefits, the impact of divorce, death, delaying benefits, early retirement, and taxation. Receive Myths and Facts about Social Security and Social Security: What Should You Do at Age 62. CE-FIN 2036, 1 Wed., Jan. 19, 6:30-8:30 pm, $42. J Brenkovich. #18594