Boomers Program at Richland College

Because today is the time of your life.

To register for non-credit classes, call 972-238-6146 or 6147.

To register for credit classes, call 972-238-6972 or 972-238-6958.

Special Event!

You are invited to:

The Relationship Odyssey – A Lifelong Journey
An overnight retreat for couples
Facilitated by Elaine and Joe Sullivan

Briarwood Retreat Center – Argyle, TX

April 17, 1:30p.m. – April 18, 1:30p.m.
(overnight stay required)

You are invited to come, share experiences and begin new and creative
connections. Guests will examine ways of:
Opening the heart
Exploring intimacy
Sharing energy
Understanding differences and similarities
Meeting each other’s needs, and
Creating safe and healthy environments

Fee: $134 per person. Last day for fee refund: March 13, 2009
For more detailed information about this event, please see page 3.

To register, call Janie at 972-238-6958

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 Online Computer Instruction
To register for these credit classes please call 972-238-6972 or 6958.
Excel 2007 Credit (2 hours)
POFI 1204 8430 Feb 2-May 14
Online. Flex Term. No on-campus meetings. For more information log on to
http://ecampus.dcccd.edu.

Outlook 2007 Credit (2 hours)

POFI 1204 8431 Feb 2-May 14
Online. Flex Term. No on-campus meetings. For more information log on to
http://ecampus.dcccd.edu.

Quicken 2009 Credit (2 hours)

POFI 1204 8432 Feb 2-May 14
Online. Flex Term. No on-campus meetings. For more information log on to
http://ecampus.dcccd.edu.

Discovering Your Passion in Life

Lifestyle Transitions – Your Next 25 Years Non-credit

Sat 9:00am-1:00pm Feb 21, Feb 28 (2 sessions)
Rm C102 Course No. 539697 Fee $36
Did you know that most people will spend 25 years or more in retirement?
Yet few people spend enough time planning that part of their lives. What’s
your plan to move from a full time work environment to a mix of work, volun-
teer and/or leisure activities? Assess your readiness and comfort level for
this transition and start planning for the rest of your life!
The required textbook is available at Richland’s Follett Bookstore. Presen-
ter: Pam Venne, licensed professional counselor, coach, author

A New Life, A New Dream – A Re-Invention Non-credit

Tue/Thu 7:00-9:00pmMar 3-Mar 12 (4 sessions)
Rm C102 Course No. 539677 Fee $40
We, in the West, have always divided human life into ages or stages.
However, the stages have extended themselves by many years. Re-inven-
tion is planning, training, anticipating now, investing time and perhaps
money. Course objectives: 1. Examine how relationships are a powerful and
an essential part of the Re-Invention process. 2. Explore how specific
behaviors invite connection or disconnection with other people and with the
world. 3. Deepen your understanding of personality type in healthy rela-
tionships. 4. Identify ways of nurturing healthy relationships. 5. Re-invent
yourself. Presenter: Joe Sullivan, educator, trainer, executive coach and
consultant
 eBay

eBay Basics Non-credit

Tue/Thu 6:00pm-9:00pm Feb 3-Feb 10 (3 sessions)
Rm T229 Course No. 539681 Fee $46
Want to learn to buy and sell like a pro, conduct online market research and
create eye-catching auctions? Learn all this and more from the eBay
expert. Instructor: Stephanie Inge, Certified eBay Education Specialist

eBay Beyond the Basics Non-credit

Tue/Thu 6:00pm-9:00pm Feb 17-Feb 24 (3 sessions)
Rm T229 Course No. 539687 Fee $46
Take your eBay business to the next level. Improve your listings, tips and
tricks to sell more and set up and manage your eBay business. Instructor:
Stephanie Inge, Certified eBay Education Specialist

Financial Planning

Maintaining Your Biggest Investment – Your Home Non-credit

Thu 7:00-9:00pm Feb 26 (1 session)
Rm C102 Course No. 539700 Fee $12
Interested in enhancing the value of your home? Find out how from a home
owner, real estate investor and licensed Realtor! Class topics include:
• Real Estate as a Commodity vs. a product.
• Buyers in good and bad markets.
• Where (in the house) to invest money and what increases value!
• Conformity to the neighborhood: too much updating vs. too little!
• Time, the Texas builder of equity!

Retirement Planning – A Do-it-Yourself Project Non-credit

Mon/Wed 7:00-9:00pm Mar 2-Mar 11 (4 sessions)
Rm C102 Course No. 539705 Fee $36
(Students must bring to class a fully-charged laptop, be wireless ready, and
able to access the Web.)
You will use free software and your laptop to apply what you have learned
in the class to your personal situation. The instructor will cover various
insurance, investment and tax topics.
 Entrepreneurship

Nobody Gets Rich Working for Someone Else Non-credit

Sat 10:00-12:00pm Mar 7-Mar 14 (2 sessions)
Rm C102 Course No. 539702 Fee $40
If you dream of starting your own business, but are discouraged by a lack
of start-up money, this workshop is for you. Students will learn the person-
ality of an entrepreneur, benefits of being the boss, how to choose a busi-
ness that’s right for you and 100 terrific ideas for inexpensive businesses.
Instructor: Obie Greenleaf, Director Small Business Development Center

Work Life

Lunch & Learn Series Non-credit

Wed 12:00-2:00pm Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 25, Apr 29 (4 sessions)
Rm C102 Course No. 539699 Fee $80
No time for professional development? Use your lunch to invest in yourself!
Meet once a month to brush up on your skills and discuss current business
topics of the day. Topics include: Generations in the Workplace, Under-
standing Body Language, Conflict Resolution and Effective Networking.
Lunch included.

Job Search – You’re Not Old, You’re Experienced Non-credit

Tue/Thu 7:00-9:00pm Jan 20-Jan 29 (4 sessions) Course No.539695
Tue/Thu 7:00-9:00pm Mar 24-Apr 2 (4 sessions) Course No.539696
Rm C102 Fee $35
Do you qualify as a mature job seeker? If you are a boomer and you look
at yourself as a “mature worker”, then you qualify. Topics include: assess-
ing your skills, dreams and talents; writing a resume or bio; marketing your-
self; interviewing; negotiating salaries and answering tough questions.
Textbook required. Presenter: Jill Waterbury, author and career counselor

Reaching the Next Level With Confidence Non-credit

Tue 7:00-9:00pm Feb 10-Feb 24 (3 sessions)
Rm C102 Course No. 539704 Fee $26
Do you need or want to make a career change? Have you been downsized
or need higher paying work? Not sure how to begin or which direction to
proceed? Build the confidence and awareness to find and be successful in
a new career path. Assess your current skills, learn how to improve and
develop a strategic plan through effective goal setting. Discussion topics
include: communication skills, motivation/initiative, teamwork skills, leader-
ship skills, interpersonal skills and flexibility/adaptability. Presenter: Marva
McGrew, Adult Transition Specialist
 Life Changes & Challenges
The “Boomer Sandwich” Generation and Advance Care Planning
Sat 7:00-9:00 Jan 31, Feb 14 (2 sessions) Non-Credit
Rm C102 Course No. 539706 Fee $25
Decide–Share–Document. Are you in the “Sandwich Generation”? Taking
care of parents and children at the same time? Or, in a “Club Sandwich”
taking care of parents, a spouse and children all at once? These two
sessions offer insights, goals and techniques for advance care planning,
as well as explanations of the Texas end-of-life care planning documents,
and why you need them. Presenter: Robert Marguardt, attorney

Concerned About Your Aging Parents? We’ve Got Helpful Solutions!

Wed 7:00-9:00pm Feb 4-Feb 25 (4 sessions) Non-credit
Rm C102 Course No. 539782 Fee $40
Explore solutions to make your role as caregiver more effective. Your
specific concerns will be addressed, including improved communication,
how to broach the subject of future needs, reducing guilt, making time for
yourself and how to handle parent death. This course covers medical condi-
tions, medications, how to find a physician, Medicare, Medicaid, and HMOs.
Instruction is provided on assessment tools to help you identify environ-
mental hazards in the home and a rating sheet to use when you visit
congregate facilities. Presenter: Kay Paggi, Nationally Certified Geronto-
logical Counselor and Geriatric Care Manager

Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren Non-credit

Tue 7:00-9:00 pm Apr 14 (1 session)
Rm C102 Course No. 539691 Fee $12
This session will examine this growing phenomenon. Topics include: an
overview of care-giving grandparents; challenges and rewards of raising a
grandchild; support groups for grandparent caregivers; and coping with the
demands of raising a grandchild: what grandparents need to know. Presen-
ter: Dr. Bert Hayslip, Psychology instructor, UNT

Personal Enrichment
Fountain of Youth Non-Credit
Mon 6:00-7:00 pm Jan 26-Feb 23 (5 sessions)
Rm C102 Course No. 539690 Fee $15
This class is based on findings from the book Ancient Secret of the Foun-
tain of Youth by Peter Kelder. The instructor will introduce a series of simple
exercises called the Five Rites, aimed at improving physical health and
mental outlook. Author John Gray says, “It’s easy. It’s fast. And it works!”
Dress in comfortable clothes and bring a workout mat or beach towel.
Presenter: Lien Nyugen, retired teacher
For Book Club Members Only Non-Credit
Thu 7:00-9:00 pm Feb 12 (1 session)
Rm C102 Course No. 539688 Fee $12
Do you enjoy reading and listening to other book club members discuss
the study book, but are reluctant to lead the discussion or give your own
ideas during the meeting? Learn how to evaluate what you read, how to
develop pertinent questions, and how to express your thoughts in dialog
with others. Gain the confidence you need to organize a book club, choose
a book for group study, and summarize the plot. Presenter: Janice Byrd is
a librarian, professional book performer, book club founder, and a member
of many reading groups.

Memoir Writing Non-Credit

Mon 7:00-9:00 pm Mar 23-May 11 (8 sessions)
Rm C102 Course No. 539701 Fee $50
Boomers have been through a period of intense social change and you
have a unique life story against that backdrop. As you face retirement, this
is the perfect time to record your story. Some of the topics covered in this
course: relating your life to world events, developing a chronicle of events,
and deciding what’s important to keep and what can be left out. Presenter:
Risa Brown, Richland College librarian

Hunting A to Z Non-Credit
Wed/ Thur 6:00-9:00pm / Fri 6:00-10:00pm April 15-17 (3 sessions)
Rm C102 Course No. 539694 Fee $30
Enjoy an interactive class exploring most facets of the hunting world. This
class covers knowledge and skills needed in becoming a good hunter. It
includes history of game laws, all types of firearms and how they operate,
ethics, marksmanship, safety, hunt planning, survival techniques, map
skills, support equipment, conservation and ways to help others enjoy the
outdoors (including children). Presenter: David Loughridge, NRA and TX
Park & Wildlife Dept. certified instructor

Gardening With the Masters Non-Credit

Sat 9:00 am-1:00 pm Apr 18, Apr 25 (2 sessions)
Rm C102 Course No. 539691 Fee $19
The Dallas County Master Gardeners, a volunteer arm of the Texas Coop-
erative Extension Service, proudly presents a class designed to help
educate the public regarding good horticulture practices. Presenter:
Nancy Wilten, Dallas County Master Gardeners Program Coordinator
 Physical Fitness, Dance & Sport

Line Dance Saturday, Beginning Non-credit

Sat 8:30-9:30am Jan 24-Apr 4 (8 sessions skip Feb 14,21, Mar 21)
Rm G027 Course No. 539698 Fee $25
Learn the basics and some popular national line dances while having great
fun.

Argentine Tango I Non-credit

Mon 7:00-8:30pm Jan 12-Mar 9 (8 sessions skip 1/19)
Rm G140 Course No. 539783 Fee $65

Argentine Tango II Non-credit

Mon 7:00-8:30pm Mar 16-May 4 (8 sessions)
Rm G140 Course No. 539785 Fee $65
Partners are not required; however, this is best danced with someone with
whom you are comfortable.

Ballroom Dance I Non-credit

Wed 7:00-9:00pm Jan 14-Feb 18 (6 sessions)
RmG140 Course No. 539790 Fee $65

Ballroom Dance II Non-credit

Wed 7:00-9:00pm Feb 25-Apr 11 (6 sessions)
Rm G140 Course No. 539791 Fee $65
Learn the basics of the fox trot, waltz, cha cha and rumba.

Social Dance I Non-credit

T 7:00-9:00pm Feb 3-Mar 3 (5 sessions)
Rm G027 Course No. 539866 Fee $60

Social Dance II Non-credit

T 7:00-9:00pm Mar 17-Apr 14 (5 sessions)
Rm G027 Course No. 539866 Fee $60
 (CREDIT CLASSES WITH CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT)
To register for a credit class, please call 972-238-6972

Social Dance Credit (1 hour)

PHED 1115 8501 TR 5:40-7:00pm Jan 20-May 14 Rm G140
Non-Credit Concurrent: 542559 82033 Fee $41
This course is for students who have limited experience in dance. Ball-
room, social and “Country” dancing are offered, including basic steps and
rhythms of the foxtrot, swing, waltz, cha-cha, tango and recent dances. A
partner is not required. Instructor: Petrosian

Aerobics, Beginning Credit (1 hour)

PHED 1124 8501 MW5:40-7:00pm Jan 21-May 13 Rm G140
Non-Credit Concurrent: 542448 82011 Fee $41
Combine rhythmic movement, strength and flexibility, exercise and cardio-
vascular improvement for total fitness. Instructor: Flood

Golf, Beginning Credit (1 hour)

PHED 1109 8501 R 6:30-9:25pm Jan 22-May 14 Rm G138
Non-Credit Concurrent: 543432 82035 Fee $41
First class will meet at RLC gym, G138 then at the Practice Tee Driving
Range and Par 3. There is an additional $80 fee payable to Practice Tee.
Basic strokes from tee box to green. Instructor: Lucas

Beginning Self Defense Credit (1 hour)

PHED 1120 8501 TR 8:30-9:50pm Jan 22-May 14 Rm G140
Non-Credit Concurrent: 542495 82017 Fee $41
Includes jujitsu, judo and karate. Required $50 fee for gi (uniform). Instruc-
tor: Becerra

Volunteer Opportunity

Looking for a mission that offers you a sense of purpose?

Join our team of volunteers who love helping people.

Evening Conversation Partners – Coordinator: Chris Sanders Volun-

teers needed to enjoy one hour a week with foreign born students studying
English as a Second Language (ESOL). No teaching required – just “happy
talk” – sharing our language and culture. Meet each Thursday evening from
6:00-7:00 from February 12 through April 16 outside room C102. Call 972-
761-6743 for details.

For more volunteer opportunities please see page 34.

 Non Credit Class List
Register by phone or in person.
By phone: Call 972-238-6146 or 972-238-6147
In person: Go to the Continuing Education registration counter in Thunderduck Hall during these hours: Mon-Thu 8:30
a.m.-7:00 p.m. Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Sat. 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Pay by phone: Call 972-238-6326 or 6108 and use your credit card.
Note: Rooms R012 and R019 are in the LeCroy Center (east of Richland College). See map on inside back cover.
For physical fitness non-credit, concurrent classes, see the individual class descriptions.
Course # Course Title Day Time Beg Date Fee Page
543558 Special Event: Music: the World’s Storyteller R 9:00-3:00 3/12 $25 1
542308 Special Class: DSO 101 - Dallas Symphony Orchestra R 10:00-12:30 3/19 & 3/26 $20 2
542277 55 Word Story Part I F 12:00-2:00 1/23-3/13 $22 21
542281 55 Word Story Part II F 12:00-2:00 3/27-5/15 $22 21
542282 Acting Up (Evening) R 6:00-9:00 4/23-5/21 $85 20
542285 America: What Made America Great M 1:30-3:00 3/23-4/6-5/4 $20 20
542288 Ancient Secret of Fountain of Youth M 10:00-11:00 2/23-3/23 $15 24
542289 Book Club T 1:30-3:00 2/3, 3/3, 3/31, 4/28 $12 20
542291 Brain Play R 2:00-3:00 3/26-4/30 $15 17
542306 Bridge - Beginning T 1:00-3:00 2/17-4/14 $55 17
542304 Bridge - Beginning Supervised T 1:00-3:00 4/21-5/12 $27 17
542303 Bridge – Play of The Hand T 10:00-12:00 2/17-4/14 $55 17
542301 Bridge – Play of the Hand Supervised T 10:00-12:00 4/21-5/12 $27 18
542311 E-Bay F 10:00-12:00 1/23-2/6 $12 8, 37
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 Non Credit Class List (continued from previous page)
542313 Enrichment I - Series W 1:30-3:00 2/4-3/11 $20 14
542315 Enrichment II - Series W 1:30-3:00 3/25-4/29 $20 15-16
542316 Funeral Buying R 1:30-3:30 2/5-2/12 $10 16
542321 Great Decisions Thursday R 1:30-3:30 2/26-4/30 $28 19
542317 Great Decisions Friday F 1:30-3:30 2/27-5/1 $28 19
542323 Horticulture Series R 10:00-12:00 1/29-3/5 $23 19
542332 Let’s Talk Hunting T 9:00-12:00 1/20-2/3 $30 23
542326 Line Dance - Beg. Part I F 12:30-1:30 1/23-3/13 $21 24
542331 Line Dance - Beg. Part II F 12:30-1:30 3/27-5/15 $18 24
542325 Line Dance - Inter. Part I F 1:45-2:45 1/23-3/13 $21 24
542330 Line Dance - Inter. Part II F 1:45-2:45 3/27-5/15 $18 24
542333 Medicare Questions M 1:30-3:30 4/13-4/27 $12 16
542335 Memories into Memoirs - Part I T 1:30-3:30 1/20-2/17 $34 22
542334 Memories into Memoirs - Part II T 1:30-3:30 2/24-3/31 $34 22
542336 Muslim Women (Historical & Cultural) T 1: 30-3:00 4/7-4/21 $15 21
542338 Native American Flute S 9:00-12:00 2/7-2/14 $12 23
542339 Nuclear Energy M 1: 30-3:00 2/23-3/9 $14 21
542341 The Russian Bear W 10:30-12:00 1/21-2/4 $20 22
542340 Titanic (1912) in a Nutshell T 1:00-4:00 2/24-3/10 $30 22
542342 World History M 10:00-12:00 2/2-3/9 $20 22
To register for the trips listed below, please call 972-238 6147
82937 Travel With RoseMary Rumbley S 8:00-5:00 2/21 $30 27
83952 Oklahoma, OK! F-S 7:00a-7:30p 3/27-3/28 $86 27
To register for this Retreat, call Janie at 972-238-6958.
539703 Plus 50 Couples Retreat F-S 1:30p-1:30p 3/17- 3/18 $134 3, 35