Workforce Development and Community Education: Spring 2022

Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce | 38 LIFELONG LEARNING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT IN-PERSON Preparing for Longevity: A Checklist for the Future! Discover what you need to consider at every stage of retirement planning starting at age 50. CE-FIN 2056VA, 3 Tues., Feb. 1-15, 6:00-7:30 pm, KNC-2, $55. L Wagner. #18451 IN-PERSON Financial Freedom Forecast What can you do to forecast your financial future? Take control of your finances, become a smarter investor, educate yourself and increase your knowledge and skills in promoting financial fitness for you and your family. Gain confidence as you learn about budgeting; responsible saving; tracking your finances; saving for long term items; assets and liabilities; debt management; and investing in stocks and bonds. CE-FIN 2025, 1 Sat., Jan. 8, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, KNC-3, $21. L Nicholas. #18915 WINE & FOOD EXPLORATION REMOTE Get Started in the Hospitality Profession Many individuals are curious what it is like to be a part of the hospitality industry, whether it be through special events, restaurants, catering, or any culinary facet. Through this course, we are offering an opportunity to explore that curiosity by learning and defining hospitality as it applied to these various groups. The course will include lectures and instructional lessons about the industry that is set to include cooking classes, culinary techniques and advice from restaurateurs, chefs, and event planners. Our goal is to use this course as a platform to unite those with experience in the hospitality industry with those who are just starting off. This is a unique opportunity and all with interest are encouraged to enroll. Any questions? Contact Dr. Sherry Mayo at sherry.mayo@sunywcc.edu. CE-CRXPL 2031PE, 10 M/W, Apr. 4-May 4, 6:30-8:30 pm, $259. #18643 Wine Tastings at ARIES Wine and Spirits Husband and wife team Anthony Russo and Andrea Kish, fine wine buyers and owners of ARIES Wine and Spirits, make wine appreciation and education fun and memorable! You must be 21 and over to register. No refunds for these classes. Courses are held at Aries Wine and Spirits, 128 West Post Road, White Plains. Phone: 914-946-3382. Classes begin promptly at 7 pm; please allow enough time to park and sign in. Each class meets for 1 Tues., 7-9 pm, $26 (+ $20 sampling fee, payable in CASH, to instructor). IN-PERSON ABC’s of White Wine This “Anything But Chardonnay” course will cover chardonnay, the world’s most well known white wine, discussed and tasted in comparison with five other white wine grapes. Grape origin, winemaking style, wine service, storage, and pairing with foods will be covered. Appropriate cheeses will be served as palate cleansers and to demonstrate food and wine compatibilities. CE-WINE 2001, Mar. 8. #18758 IN-PERSON ABC’s of Red Wine This “Anything But Cabernet” course will cover Cabernet Sauvignon, the world’s most widely grown red wine, discussed and tasted in comparison with five other red wine grapes. Grape origin, winemaking style, wine service, storage, and pairing with foods will be covered. Appropriate cheeses will be served as palate cleansers and to demonstrate food and wine compatibilities. CE-WINE 2000, Mar. 29. #18759 IN-PERSON Exploring Italy’s Red Wines Wine is produced in every region of Italy. We will focus on Red Wines from 6 of Italy’s most prestigious growing areas from Piemonte in the north, through the Veneto and Tuscany in central Italy, and down to Campania and Sicily in the south. “Tipico” Italian foods from each region will accompany the wines to complete our cultural experience. CE-WINE 2013, Apr. 12. #18905