Worforce Development & Community Education - Spring 2020

44 | Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce Textbook Required Piano is Fun Add the joy of music to your life! The Beginning class is designed for those who have never played piano before. Learn to read music in a friendly supportive atmosphere. In the Intermediate and advanced classes, join us as we explore new rhythms, keys, and songs with fellow students. Please bring your own keyboard with batteries in it. 7 Tues., KNC-3, $80 (+ textbook). D Moran. Intermediate: CE-MUSIC 2061VA, Feb. 18-Mar. 31, 12:15-1:15 pm. #15117 Advanced: CE-MUSIC 2067VA, Apr. 7-May 19, 12:15-1:15 pm. #15121 Piano for Adults Individualized and group instruction. Access to a piano and practice outside of class time are required. $185 (+ $19 for textbook, payable to instructor), AAB-110. 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. Each student will have a full size electric piano to play. CE-MUSIC 2005, 10 Fri., Feb. 7-Apr. 17 (skip 2/28), 6:00-7:30 pm. #15185 Advanced Beginner: For students who have completed Beginner class or have knowledge of basic note reading. CE-MUSIC 2062, 10 Fri., Feb. 7-Apr. 17 (skip 2/28), 7:30-9:00 pm. #15186 Intermediate: For students who have completed Advanced Beginner class or have musical note and chord reading skill. CE-MUSIC 2020, 10 Thurs., Feb. 6-Apr. 16 (skip 2/27), 7:30-9:00 pm. #15187 Advanced Intermediate: For students with intermediate to advanced technique. CE-MUSIC 2018, 10 Thurs., Feb. 6-Apr. 16 (skip 2/27), 6:00-7:30 pm. #15188 FINANCES & RETIREMENT PLANNING PERSONAL FINANCE Attaining Financial Wellness Learn the necessary steps to put yourself on the path towards a successful financial future. This course will be a fun interactive 10-week program covering the basics and beyond along with must follow steps to secure your finances well into the future including Investment Basics, Life Events, Debt Management, Retirement Income Planning and more! This course is taught by a Chartered Financial Analyst/Certified Financial Planner. CE-FIN 2077, 10 Tues., 6:00-7:30 pm, Mar. 10- May 12, GTW-203, $195. #15611 Building and Maintaining Good Credit Having trouble with credit? Learn the pros and cons of using credit, how to obtain credit and build a good credit reputation. Learn about FICO credit scores, how to fix errors on your credit report, effects of divorce on credit and ways to get out of excessive debt, as well as how to protect yourself from identity theft. An overview of credit application and credit report will be provided. CE-FIN 2076, 2 Wed., Mar. 11 & 18, 6:30- 8:30 pm, KNC-2, $50. A Ribeiro. #15249 Cutting Costs in Difficult Times Learn how to save thousands of dollars by investing on your own with no-load mutual funds; the benefits of credit unions; buying used cars; saving when buying a new car, home or life insurance; and how to cut your school and county taxes. Hundreds of money saving websites will be shared. CE-FIN 2002, 1 Tues., Mar. 10, 6:00-8:00 pm, KNC-3, $25 (+ $20 optional materials fee, payable to instructor). B Nathan. #15107 Financial Freedom Empowerment 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. 25, 10:00 am- 12:00 noon, KNC-2, $20. L Nicholas. #15415 INVESTMENTS AND FINANCE Bear Markets: A History of Pullbacks, Panics & Crashes After almost a decade of a stock bull market, are we due for a bear market? What is the difference between a correction, a crash and a bear market? We will look at famous bear markets in history and learn about the market conditions that can usher in the dreaded bear. CE-FIN 2075, 1 Thurs., Mar. 12, 6:00-8:00 pm, KNC-2, $30. W Bullard. #15640