Programs
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100 Series Courses - 200 Series Courses - 300 Series Courses
The 100 Series: Traditional Thomas Dunn
These courses cover a wide range of topics and are offered free of charge.
Download a registration form to enroll in a course.
101 How To Prepare Your 2009 Tax Return
Courtesy of Sharon Cook, EA, ATA, AVA, MST
Kuenne Accounting & Tax Service
Sunday, Feb. 21, noon-2pm
Charity deductions, retirement tax credits,
energy-saving home improvement
deductions... there are so many ways to
maximize your deductions. Let our expert
show you the ins and outs of the tax
preparation process.
102 The Life and Music of Felix Mendelssohn
Andy Hahn, Director, Campbell House
Monday, May 3, 10-11:30am
You’ve heard his music, but how much do you really know about this pianist, composer and conductor? Considered a child prodigy, Mendelssohn transformed into a genius of stirring, romantic music and heart-stopping composition. Join scholar Andy Hahn to learn about this German musical legend.
103 Stress-Free Downsizing and Moving
Marsha Clark
Tuesday, May 4, 1-3pm
Knowing when and how to start downsizing, or whether to adopt a new style of residential living, requires careful thought and planning. In this information-sharing workshop, we’ll discuss how to talk with loved ones about making a move and how to get support from others who can help. This workshop, led by the owner of Move Facilitations LLC, will give tips for addressing difficult tasks with courage and hope.
104 Get Rid of Clutter
Janine Adams, CPO
Tuesday, April 6,10am-noon
If you struggle with clutter but don’t know how to tackle it, this 90-minute class will help. Certified Professional Organizer Janine Adams, owner of Peace of Mind Organizing, will teach you the fundamental principles of organizing, including:
- Questions to ask yourself when decluttering
- How long to keep certain items
- Great resources
- How to handle your mail and other papers
- Creating new habits and routines
- How to avoid common mistakes
The Lost Symbol Revealed:
The Truth Behind the Masonic Rites and Rituals in Dan Brown’s Newest Novel
105 Book Discussion
Facilitated by Ron Hartoebben, 33º Freemason
Saturday, April 10, 10am-noon
In his latest thriller, The Lost Symbol, Dan Brown challenges readers with an intelligent, lightningpaced story that offers surprises at every turn. When Harvard Symbologist Robert Langdon is plunged into a clandestine world of Masonic secrets, hidden history and mysterious locations, we readers are left wondering what is the tantalizing truth behind this heart-pounding piece of fiction? Fortunately, our city is home to the Valley of St. Louis Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, and Executive Secretary, Ron Hartoebben 33º, will be here to enlighten us. Be sure to come with questions!
106 Scottish Rite Tour
Please meet at the Scottish Rite Cathedral
3633 Lindell Boulevard
Wednesday, April 21, 9-11 am
During our Lost Symbol book discussion, we learned the truth behind many Masonic rites and rituals presented in Dan Brown’s newest novel. Now let’s take a peek behind the curtain at one of St. Louis’ most mysterious venues.
107 Monsanto Biotechnology Research Tour
Courtesy of Monsanto Company
Monday, March 22, 9-11am
Please meet at Monsanto’s Chesterfield Village Research Center!
700 Chesterfield Parkway North
(Hwy 64 W to Exit 19A)
St. Louis, MO 63198
314/694-1000
For thousands of years, crops have been bred to improve yields, enhance taste and extend the growing season. Join us as we learn how the Monsanto Company uses the latest biotechnology discoveries to help farmers around the world produce more while conserving more. During our tour of this world-class research facility, we’ll discuss gene discovery, gene insertion, tissue culture, growth tolerant corn and growth chambers and greenhouses.
The 200 Series: St. Louis Community College
Courses in the 200 Series are offered in partnership with St. Louis Community College-Forest Park. Fees due and payable to St. Louis Community College are established rates for individual offerings. Older adults (age 60 and older) who are residents of the college service area may enroll in most courses for a discount. Please indicate "Older Adults Fee Reduction" at time of registration. Call (314) 644-9175 for more information. Download a registration form.
OVERVIEW OF MICROSOFT OFFICE 2007: IN A DAY
COMP:713 930/931
Learn the basics of MS Office 2007 in a day. In this class you'll touch on the basics of Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint, spending about 1.5 hours on each application. If you need a crash course or a basic understanding of the applications in Office 2007, then this class is for you! Prerequisite: Windows Introduction class or equivalent experience.
Fee: $69 Adults 60 and over: $48
10519 Friday, 2/19, 9am-4pm or
10522 Saturday, 3/20, 9am-4pm
MICROSOFT WORD 2007 IN A DAY
COMP:715 930/931
Learn the basics of MS Word 2007 in one day. You'll create and save documents; enter and edit text; learn to indent, set tabs, and enhance documents; make block moves, deletes, and copies; use spell checker, find and replace text; use shortcut keys; and print. Prerequisite: Windows Introduction class or equivalent experience.
Fee: $79 Adults 60 and over: $58
10471 Friday, 2/26, 9am-4pm or
10473 Saturday, 3/27, 9am-4pm
MICROSOFT EXCEL 2007 IN A DAY
COMP:720 930
Learn the basics of MS Excel 2007 in one day! In this introductory course you'll learn how to create spreadsheets for all kinds of applications including accounting, expense analysis, budgeting, etc. Topics include setting up worksheets, labeling, entering values, editing cells, copying, saving, and other commands. Prerequisite: Windows Introduction class or equivalent experience.
Fee: $79 Adults 60 and over: $58
10483 Friday, 3/5, 9am-4pm
MICROSOFT ACCESS 2007 IN A DAY
COMP:725 930
Learn the basics of Access in one day. In this class you'll learn how to plan and design a database system, add, change, and delete information as well as how to create simple reports and how to query the database to find display data. Prerequisite: Windows Introduction class or equivalent experience.
Fee: $79 Adults 60 and over: $58
10553 Friday, 3/12, 9am-4pm
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2007 IN A DAY
COMP:730 930/931
Learn the basics of MS PowerPoint 2007 in one day! This is an introductory course in using PowerPoint to create effective graphic presentations. Learn to use word processing and drawing tools to create and edit text, logos, and artwork. Additional topics include importing clip art, using templates, and rearranging your presentation. Prerequisite: Windows Introduction class or equivalent experience.
Fee: $79 Adults 60 and over: $58
10863 Friday, 3/19, 9am-4pm or
10869 Saturday, 5/1, 9am-4pm
MICROSOFT PUBLISHER 2007: IN A DAY
COMP:731 930
Learn the basics of MS Publisher 2007 in one day! You will learn to design publications which are ready for printing. Topics include: importing and formatting text, inserting clip art, creating multicolumn pages, using page wizard and design galley, and adding type effects. Prerequisite: Windows Introduction class or equivalent experience.
Fee: $79 Adults 60 and over: $58
10922 Friday, 3/26, 9am-4pm
ADOBE INDESIGN CS4: IN A DAY
COMP:742 430
Learn the basics of InDesign CS4 in one day! In this course you will gain an understanding of the tools, menus and palettes required to produce digital page layout, including placement of text and pictures and typographic design control. Prerequisite: Windows Introduction class or equivalent experience. Textbook included.
Fee: $79 Adults 60 and over: $58
10586 Friday, 4/16, 9am-4pm
CREATE YOUR OWN WEBSITE: IN A DAY
COMP:745 930/934
Learn how to create your own personal website in one day. You will learn about site layouts, programs that can be used, links, adding pictures, archiving, updating, promoting, and many other decisions that need to be made to make your creation as special and unique as you are! Prerequisite: Windows: Introduction class or equivalent experience. Textbook included.
Fee: $79 Adults 60 and over: $58
10909 Friday, 2/12, 9am-4pm or
11318 Saturday, 4/24, 9am-4pm
DREAMWEAVER CS4: IN A DAY
COMP:745 931
Learn the basics of Dreamweaver CS4 in a day! You will learn the basics in the Dreamweaver environment; how to create and enhance documents; basic formatting skills; how to create and manage a new site with site maps and templates; how to link pages using anchors; work with images, tables and frames; and how to publish your web site. Prerequisite: Windows Introduction class or equivalent experience. HTML experience recommended. Bring a thumb/flash drive.
Fee: $79 Adults 60 and over: $58
10602 Saturday, 2/13, 9am-4pm
LEARNING WEB DESIGN WITH ADOBE CS4
(DREAMWEAVER, FLASH, FIREWORKS)
COMP:745 932
Learn to design, manage, and modify web pages. Work with and create a variety of web pages and sites from basic to complex, including interactively and advanced elements. Text includes step-by-step application exercises to teach skills and critical thinking. Prerequisite: Windows Introduction class or equivalent experience.
Fee: $179 Fee for adults 60 and over: $135.50
10897 Saturday, 3/6, 9am-4pm and
Saturday, 3/13 9am-4pm (2 weeks)
ADOBE FLASH CS4: IN A DAY
COMP:745 933
Learn the basics of Adobe Flash CS4 in one day. Learn how to import images, use text, create shapes, build layers, format objects, create animations, work with buttons, and add sound. Experience with Windows and basic keyboard skills required. Prerequisite: Windows Introduction class or equivalent experience.
Fee: $79 Adults 60 and over: $58
10892 Saturday, 4/17, 9am-4pm
HTML: IN A DAY
COMP:746 930
Learn the basics of HTML in a day. HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is used in the development of webpages. You will learn formatting skills; how to add hyperlinks; link documents together; create tables; work with images; and explore the basics in CSS (Cascading Style Sheets). Prerequisite: Windows Introduction class or equivalent experience.
Fee: $79 Adults 60 and over: $58
10906 Saturday, 2/27, 9am-4pm
JAVASCRIPT: IN A DAY
COMP:747 930
Learn the basics of JavaScript in a day. You will learn how to use variables, data types, functions, operators and control structures; understand objects, methods and properties; work with date and string objects; write to a web page; create new windows; handle events on a form; and scripting for form elements. Prerequisite: Windows Introduction class or equivalent experience.
Fee: $79 Adults 60 and over: $58
10903 Saturday, 5/15, 9am-4pm
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CS4: IN A DAY
COMP:752 930
Learn the basics of Illustrator CS4 in one day. In this course you will gain an understanding of creating vector art objects or typographic designs for print, as well as the tools, menus and palettes required to create and edit vector art object and typographic designs, using color on layers. Prerequisite: Windows Introduction class or equivalent experience.
Fee: $79 Adults 60 and over: $58
10598 Friday, 4/2, 9am-4pm
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS4: IN A DAY
COMP:755 930
Learn the Basics of Adobe Photoshop CS4 in a day. You will learn how to manipulate digital images from a digital camera, previously scanned images, or internet graphics. Concepts covered include Selection Tools, Paintbrush Tools, Layers and Masking. Students will work hands-on with a wide variety of images. Prerequisite: Windows Introduction class or equivalent experience.
Fee: $79 Adults 60 and over: $58
10939 Friday, 4/9, 9am-4pm
CANDLE MAKING FOR FUN & PROFIT
CRFT:765 930
This class introduces candle making and how to profit from this craft. Each person attending will make one votive and one 3x3" candle. If time, students may also make a 3x6" candle. Take home molds, wax, wicks, fragrance and putty. Informal, hands-on class designed to teach, be fun and creative. Fee includes all materials. There will be a half-hour lunch break -- please bring a sack lunch! Students should wear closed toe shoes and long sleeve shirt for protection against wax splashes. Wear old clothes.
Fee: $36 Adults 60 and over: $29.50
10961 Saturday, 3/13, 9:30am-1:30pm
ENTERTAIN WITH A HEALTHY BRUNCH
FOOD:718 930
Optimize your health by incorporating foods that will help you to not only feel great, but look amazing too! A fabulous brunch will be prepared with whole-wheat blueberry pancakes, smoked salmon frittatas, walnut and yogurt parfaits, and a sparkling punch. Class is demonstration with sampling of all recipes shown. Taught by a licensed, registered dietitian.
Fee: $29 Adults 60 and over: $21
10315 Saturday, 2/27, 10am-1pm
HEALTHY IN A HURRY!
FOOD:718 931
Eating well can be delicious and fast with this menu. Our class will start with a colorful chopped salad, progress to a scrumptious side of easy fiesta beans, master the perfect barbequed chicken burrito, and end with a chocolate velvet light pudding. A special surprise recipe will complete the day! Class is demonstration-style with sampling of all recipes shown. Taught by a licensed, registered dietician.
Fee: $29 Adults 60 and over: $21
10321 Saturday, 3/6, 10am-1pm
SENSATIONAL SEASONAL DISHES
FOOD:718 932
Prepare now for warm weather parties with new light and fresh options. The class will prepare a low-fat potato salad, curried chicken with a side of quinoa and edamame, and mixed berry sundaes. Class is demonstration-style with sampling of all recipes shown. Taught by a licensed, registered
dietician.
Fee: $29 Adults 60 and over: $21
10921 Saturday, 4/10, 10am-1pm
The 300 Series: These courses are offered in partnership with Marquette Learning Institute, a 501(c)(3) corporation established independently from Thomas Dunn Memorials Adult Education Program.
Courses in the 300 Series require a fee payable to Marquette Learning Institute. Proceeds support a Kids Alive music program for neighborhood children. Download a registration form to enroll in a course.
301 Missouri Women—Famous,
Infamous, But Never Boring
Joan Huisinga, M.A.
Tuesdays, Feb. 16-March 2 (3 weeks),
9:30am-noon
Fee: $25
The Show-Me State has borne many interesting, yet not-well-known women. This course will bring to life the governors’ wives, literary figures and women who have contributed to our rich history. Some you may know, some you have yet to meet.
302 Secrets of Successful Brochures
David Voracek
Fee: $15
Thursday, Feb. 18, 9:30am-noon
Thinking about creating your own brochure? We can help! In this class, David Voracek, “The Brochure Doctor,” will reveal 12 decision points that are proven to help boost the success of your brochure. We’ll discuss format, use of color, tips for writing copy, use of photos or other visuals, calls to action and more. Extensive ”show and tell” will demonstrate the techniques we discuss in class.
303 Creative Cards, Gift Bags and More!
Theresa Ladendecker
Fee: $15
Friday, February 19, 10am-noon
Join us for a fun and easy class, where we will create the ever-so-popular and always necessary greeting cards and gift bags for our family and friends. Theresa Ladendecker of Close to My Heart Scrapbooking and Stamping will help us make two handmade gift bags, complete with tissue, original greeting cards with envelopes, matching tags and a surprise craft. All supplies included.
Digital Photo Organizing
Jennifer Wood
Fee: $20
304 Thursday, Feb. 18, 10am-noon or
305 Tuesday, April 13, 10am-noon
Are your digital photos all over your computer? If you are looking for a photo, can you find it quickly and easily? Come and learn the Memory Manager 3.0 program that allows you to organize, edit, share and print your digital images easily. Software available for purchase. System requirements: PC capable or Mac with virtual PC. Windows XP or Vista. 800 MHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor. Memory 512 MB for XP, 1 GB for Vista. Disk space 1 GB free space.
Create a Digital Photo Book
Jennifer Wood
Fee: $20
306 Thursday, Feb. 25, 10am-noon or
307 Tuesday, April 20, 10am-noon
Get your digital photos out of your computer and into your life! Come and create a digital photo book using the StoryBook 3.0 software. Use predesigned pages to quickly and easily drop photos into place. Bring a PC laptop (or Mac with virtual PC) and 60-80 digital photos you would like to use. Instructor will call the week prior to class to walk you through downloading the FREE software so you are prepared for the class.
Healthy Aging Series
Presented by Almut Stephan Marino, MS, RD, LD, CC
Yes, you can age with grace and in good health. Learn practical steps to take now to get the nutrition and exercise you need—on a budget, too! Please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. Join us for one, two or three classes in this energizing series.
308 Getting the Nutrition You Need
Monday, Feb. 22, 10am-noon
Fee: $15
As we get older, good nutrition plays an increasingly important role in how well we age. Eating a balanced diet that includes a wide variety of foods can reduce age-related risks of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, osteoporosis and other chronic diseases. In this lecture and food demonstration class, a registered dietician/chef will explain a simple way to eat well and help you save money on groceries, too!
309 Fill Your Grocery Cart with Anti-Aging Foods
Monday, March 1, 10am-noon
Fee: $15
In this lecture and food demonstration class a registered dietician/chef will introduce ten healthful foods that are rich in antioxidants and other potentially age-deterring compounds. These anti-inflammatory foods are considered a major factor in slowing the aging process. Learn how to incorporate more anti-inflammatory foods into your daily diet – on a budget, too!
310 Eat and Walk Yourself Healthy
Monday, March 8, 10am-noon
Fee: $15
You have heard of the benefits of a healthy diet and regular exercise and you know you need to just do it. It’s a new day to be healthy and a New Year to do it differently than before. It’s time to get results! Participate in this all-in-one nutrition and walking program to help you get off the couch and feel better than ever. The methods are so simple and inexpensive you wish you had started sooner. Wear comfortable clothing.
311 The Do’s and Don’ts of Direct Mail
David Voracek
Thursday, February 25, 1-4pm
Fee: $15
Even in the age of the Internet, there is still a place for direct mail in your marketing plan. In this workshop, we’ll discuss mailing lists, how much to pay, and current postal rules and rates. We’ll use ”show and tell” to demonstrate effective ways to help your firm’s piece stand out. And we’ll review copywriting techniques, which are distinctly different from other kinds of writing.
312 Anthropology 101
Bob Hoffmann, M.A.
Fee: $15
Tuesdays, March 16-30 (3 weeks) 1-3pm
Where did we come from and how did we get here? We all know our ancestors originated in Africa. But how did they spread out all across the world? In this class, we’ll discuss the amazing journey of humankind from Early Man to the spread of civilizations around the world.
313 Behind the Scenes St. Louis Style
Joan Huisinga, M.A.
Thursday, March 4, 9am-3pm
Fee: $45
Let’s pull back the curtain and view some of St. Louis’ most interesting places. We’ll bet you haven’t seen many of them before. Joan always surprises and delights us with her unique perspective on our town. We’ll enjoy an out-of-pocket lunch at a new and different venue. Join us.
314 Beginnings of Modern China
Timothy Neckermann
Fee: $15
Thursdays, March 11-Apr.1 (4 weeks), 1-3pm
Napolean Bonaparte once remarked, "When China wakes, it will shake the world." By all indications, China is awake and ready to overtake Japan in 2010 to become the world’s second-largest economy. Join us as we pause to reflect on China’s move into the modern world. We will focus on the opening of China to the West in the 19th century, from the Opium Wars to the rise of the People's Republic in 1949.
315 American Foreign Policy
Timothy Neckermann
Fee: $15
Wednesdays, March 10-24 (3 weeks), 1-3pm
Following the Spanish-American War in 1898, the United States emerged as one of the world's most dominant economic, military and political powers. This course will explore these developments and examine both the positive and negative character of American Foreign Policy since 1900.
316 Middle East 101
Tom St. John, M.A.T., M.B.A.
Fee: $30
Tuesdays, March 23-April 27 (6 weeks)
10am-noon
Prepare to notch up your knowledge about the Middle East. This survey class will be your easy-to-understand introduction to the Arab World—along with the non-Arab world of Iran, Turkey and Israel. Did you know that the American military has been in this area since the 1950’s? After this class, your opinions about the Middle East will be clearer than those who voice loud without the facts. Right now, it’s the year 5770 AM, 2010 AD, 2010 CE and 1430 AH in the Middle East. Learn about these and other differences.
317 The Art of Negotiation
Norma Stoltz, CEO
Fee: $10
Stoltz Management Services LLC
Wednesday, April 7, 10am-noon
Have you ever wondered how some people get the best deal on a car, a discount on repairs or their children to cooperate? Everything involves negotiation. In these challenging times, it’s never been more important. Join us to learn the simple skills necessary to save time, money and frustration. Gain confidence to ask for a raise, an upgrade or a favor from a friend. With the right approach at the right time, you’ll almost always hear, “Yes.”
318 Jefferson City Tour
Joan Huisinga, M.A.
Thursday, April 8, 8am-7pm
Fee: $79
Break out of the ordinary and experience life behind bars of our state’s once infamous penitentiary. It’s a place you’ll enjoy seeing— and leaving—as we head over for a tour of the State Highway Patrol Office. We’ll round out our visit to Jefferson City by visiting the beautifully renovated Governor’s Mansion. Along the way, we’ll enjoy lunch at Prison Brews restaurant and ice cream at Central Dairy. Lunch, coach, admissions and gratuities are included. Ice cream is out of pocket. Please bring a snack for the ride.
319 Digital Camera Basics
Margaret McHugh
Friday, April 16, 10am-noon
Fee: $15
Wouldn’t you like to have fun with your camera? It isn’t hard to do. Margaret will teach you how to replace batteries and memory cards and answer all your questions about digital terms. Please make sure your camera is working and bring it with you to class.
320 Downtown Dutchtown: Then & Now
Tour and Lunch
Caya Aufiero and John Chen
Urban Eats Café
Fee: $20
Tuesday, May 11, 11am-1pm
Note: Please meet at Urban Eats Café (3301 Meramec St.) at 11 a.m. Step back in time to 1929 and end in 2009, all in the same building, on the same day, complete with lunch! The historic center of Downtown Dutchtown is being actively revitalized today. Catch the spirit through this slide show and tour of a building that started as a furniture store in 1929 and has metamorphosed into a modern live-work, mixed use space: a 6,000-sq. ft. contemporary loft, urban café, business offices and arts collective.
321 Mexican Fiesta!
Courtesy of the Friends of Thomas Dunn
Memorials. Fee is for food only.
Mike Orzel
Fee: $10
Saturday, May 1, 10am-noon
Get ready for Cinco de Mayo or any other celebration. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn how to make a chipotle salsa, some kicked up guacamole, and fajitas with skirt steak. ¡Viva México!
