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Community Education Centers
Riverview Education Center, Raymond:
360-875-9466, Fax: 360-875-9467
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Community Special Interest Classes, Winter 2012
Click the links below to view the CSI classes offered at those locations.
Registration for Community Special Interest classes begins on November 28, 2011
Registration Form - CSI Classes 
How to read the schedule:
Aberdeen - Whiteside Education Center
418 East First Street, 533-9733
CS 072 Basic Computers I Jan 4 - Feb 8
This course is designed for the beginning computer enthusiast.
Students will learn the basics in a fun and not overly technical atmosphere.
No proper knowledge will be assumed, so the very beginning student will be able
to keep up and not feel overwhelmed. This is a student-centered, hands-on course
that covers a variety of topics from basic terminology to using Word, surfing
the Web, eBay, social networking, and troubleshooting.
X774 CS 072 10 W 08:30AM-10:00AM WEC207 Holder M $35.00
For 55 years of age and over:
X776 CSI 073 10 W 08:30AM-10:00AM WEC207 Holder M $23.00
CS 074 Basic Computers II Feb 18 -Mar 24
This course will introduce Microsoft Office Suite applications
including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. File management in the Windows
operating systems will be emphasized. Students will receive instruction to increase
proficiency in the use of the Internet and E-mail.
X777 CS 074 10 W 01:00PM-2:30PM WEC207 Holder M $35.00
For 55 years of age and over:
X778 CSI 074 10 W 01:00PM-2:30PM WEC207 Holder M $23.00
CS 086 Using Microsoft Excel Jan 24 -Mar 15
This beginner's course will teach you the features of Microsoft Excel including entering and editing formulas, formatting spreadsheets, creating charts and graphs for your data, and understanding functions that Excel can calculate for you. Students will be able to design workbooks for their own personal finances, or customize them for their business needs.
X790 CS 086 10 TTh 01:30PM-02:30PM WEC 207 Holder M $55.00
For 55 years of age and over:
X791 CSI 071 10 TTh 01:30PM-02:30PM WEC 207 Holder M $39.10
Aberdeen - Main Campus
1620 Edward P. Smith Drive. 532-9020
CS 069 Buying and Selling on e-Bay
Do you buy eBay? If so, please join us as we venture into the vast realm of buying and selling on a world-wide basis. Beginners, as well as experienced users, will learn how to avoid disastrous pitfalls as they shop, buy, and sell online. Be safe, be smart, and have fun while making and saving money on eBay.
X734 CS 069 17 Sa 09:00AM-12:00PM 454 Holder M $42.00
Note: This class takes place on Saturday, January 28, 2012
CS 121 Childbirth Preparation
The Childbirth Education Course is a 6-week series designed
for expectant women and their labor support persons (labor support persons are
encouraged but not required). Classes are taught by certified childbirth educators.
Participants gain knowledge and tools to help them throughout pregnancy, childbirth,
and in to parenthood. Course content includes comfort in labor, fetal development,
healthy lifestyles, labor process, labor support, contraception, infant care
and parenting. The optimal time to begin the series is during the 8th month
of pregnancy. All classes run from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Jan 3 -Feb 7
X739 CS 121 67 T 06:30PM-09:30PM MIB2255 Newton J $60.00Feb 2 -Mar 8
X740 CS 121 77 Th 06:30PM-09:30PM MIB2255 Johnson V $60.00Mar 6 -Apr 10
X741 CS 121 87 T 06:30PM-09:30PM MIB2255 Newton J $60.00
CS 011 Digital Camera Basics Jan 28 - One day workshop
This class will feature tips and instruction to improve your skills using a digital camera, whether you are very new or an experienced user. Some of the topics to be covered are resolution, digital exposure, white balance, camera functions, image capture, processing printing, archiving, and storage. Bring your own camera and instruction manual if possible.
X736 CS 011 17 SAT 09:00AM-12:00PM 455 Cherry R $42.00
CS 202 Photography Workshop Series Jan 4 - Feb 29
The first 3 weeks of the workshop go over the basics of
photography and camera handling. Shutter speed, Aperture, ISO, Color Space,
composition, etc. Starting the first week a topic will be giving and gone over
in class. During the week students will shoot pictures with that topic as an
assignment. Their shots will be reviewed the next class session and another
topic will be given. The topics discussed vary from quarter to quarter allowing
a person to expand their skills throughout the year. Expect to learn your cameras
different functions, and practice their uses in making personal statements in
photography.
X730 CS 202 27 W 06:00PM-08:00PM MIB2201 Cherry R $60.00
For 55 years of age and over:
X731 CSI 096 27 W 06:00PM-08:00PM MIB2201 Cherry R $46.00
CS 222 Photoshop Series Jan 5 - Mar 1
Photoshop is the standard tool for editing digital photos.
This class will start with Bridge, a program that comes with Photoshop as an
organizer. Bridge also allows for some editing. The second week we will explore
the RAW workspace. Even if you don't shoot in RAW it's possible to use the RAW
workspace for your initial workflow. Today, many photographers do 90% of their
editing by combing Bridge and the RAW Workspace. Then we will explore the different
options in Photoshop itself: cut and paste, combining images, dodging and burning,
creating different looks, and etc. A lot of the ideas for the classes are student
driven. Photos will be provided for practice along with work sheets. At the
end of the course you should have a basic knowledge of Photoshop and a good
workflow.
X720 CS 222 37 Th 04:00PM-06:00PM LIB1515 Cherry R $60.00
X725 CS 222 47 Th 06:00PM-08:00PM LIB1515 Cherry R $60.00For 55 years of age and over:
X721 CSI 100 37 Th 04:00PM-06:00PM LIB1515 Cherry R $46.00
X726 CSI 100 47 Th 06:00PM-08:00PM LIB1515 Cherry R $46.00
FLAG 050 Flagger Training
Students will learn about safety equipment and clothing,
preparedness, responsibilities, and the traffic control company regulations.
X779 FLAG 050 67 Sa 08:00AM-03:30PM 300 308 Bemis M $40.00
Note: This class takes place on Saturday, January 21, 2012X780 FLAG 050 77 Sa 08:00AM-03:30PM 300 308 Bemis M $40.00
Note: This class takes place on Saturday, February 18, 2012X781 FLAG 050 87 Sa 08:00AM-03:30PM 300 308 Bemis M $40.00
Note: This class takes place on Saturday, March 3, 2012
CS 010 Yoga Jan 23 – Mar 14
Geared to the beginning and returning student, this class focus on basic yoga postures and techniques. Breath work and yoga philosophy will be introduced. You will learn the fundamentals of movement in a safe and supportive environment that emphasizes good alignment. Vinyasa basics will teach you how to integrate mind, body and breath and "go with the flow" Students should bring their own mat, towel and water bottle to classes.
X760 CS 010 17 MW 05:30PM-06:45PM 400 420 Carlyle A $60.00
For 55 years of age and over:
X761 CSI 034 17 MW 05:30PM-06:45PM 400 420 Carlyle A $46.00
Hoquiam - YMCA
2500 Simpson Avenue.
CS 303 Water Exercise Jan 9 - Mar 30
Students will participate in swimming activities in order
to create better physical conditioning and flexibility, muscle toning by aerobics
and controlled exercise in the water.
X754 CS 303 17 MWF 08:50AM-09:40AM YMCA(Staff) $100.00
X751 CS 303 27 MWF 09:40AM-10:30AM YMCA(Staff) $100.00
For 55 years of age and over:
X755 CSI 103 17 MWF 08:50AM-09:40AM YMCA(Staff) $71.30
X752 CSI 103 27 MWF 09:40AM-10:30AM YMCA(Staff) $71.30
Ilwaco - Columbia Education Center
208 Advent Avenue, SE. 642-9433
CS 069 Buying and Selling on eBay Feb 22 - Mar 21
Do you buy eBay? If so, please join us as we venture into the vast realm of buying and selling on a world-wide basis. Beginners, as well as experienced users, will learn how to avoid disastrous pitfalls as the shop, buy, and sell online. Be safe, be smart, and have fun while making and saving money on eBay.
X360 CS 069 23 W 10:00AM-12:00PM CEC 107 Unwin J $37.95
For 55 years of age and over:
X361 CSI 065 23 W 10:00AM-12:00PM CEC107 Unwin J $25.30
CS 105 Intro to Sustainable Gardening Jan 23 - Mar 19
Whether you want to supplement your food budget with home grown vegetables, berries and tree fruit or increase the beauty of your ornamental landscape this class is for you! Get a jump start on next spring's garden this fall by learning the basics of composting, controlling weeds, preparing soil and planting your winter garden.
X350 CS 105 13 M 06:00PM-08:00PM CEC 107 Gana R $59.99
For 55 years of age and over:
X351 CSI 057 13 M 06:00PM-08:00PM CEC107 Gana R $39.10
CS 140 Painting/Mixed Media Jan 5 - Mar 18
In this multi-medium painting class, students may choose
from watercolors, pastels, acrylics, or oils. Hone your skills in one area or
dabble in them all. Supplies not included.
X337 CS 140 23 Th 10:30AM-12:30PM CEC 103 Craig L $75.90
For 55 years of age and over:
X338 CSI 014 23 Th 10:30AM-12:30PM CEC 103 Craig L $50.60
CS 221 Taking Charge of your Computer Jan 9 - Mar 19
Learn how to make your Windows-based PC behave the way you
want it to, perform to its best capability, and protect it from viruses and
other forms of malware. We'll start at the desktop and see how to make it look
and work the way you'd like, and work our way down into the system from there.
If you have ever wondered how to make a program start automatically, or wondered
why the computer runs slower that it used to, or what does "defrag" mean, then
this is the class for you. Put an end to computer intimidation and become the
master of your digital domain.
X335 CS 221 13 M 09:00AM-11:00AM CEC 107 Unwin J $69.00
For 55 years of age and over:
X336 CSI 077 13 M 09:00AM-11:00AM CEC107 Unwin J $46.00
Ocean Shores
Ocean Shores Public Library, 573 Pt. Brown Ave NW.
North Beach High School, 336 St. Route 115.
CS 202 Photography Workshop Jan 10 -Mar 13
The first 3 weeks of the workshop go over the basics of photography
and camera handling. Shutter speed, Aperture, ISO, Color Space, composition,
etc. Starting the first week a topic will be giving and gone over in class.
During the week students will shoot pictures with that topic as an assignment.
Their shots will be reviewed the next class session and another topic will be
given. The topics discussed vary from quarter to quarter allowing a person to
expand their skills throughout the year. Expect to learn your cameras different
functions, and practice their uses in making personal statements in photography.
X905 CS 202 19 T 06:00PM-08:00PM OSPL Cherry R $60.00
For 55 years of age and over:
X906 CSI 096 19 T 06:00PM-08:00PM OSPL Cherry R $46.00
Raymond - Riverview Education Center
600 Washington Street. 875-9466
CS 026 Low Impact Fitness Jan 9 - Mar 23
Non-impact conditioning class for older adults; addresses
strength, flexibility, range of motion, endurance, balance, coordination, and
agility. Participants use hand held weights, resistance bands, balance balls,
and mat.
X226 CSI 026 32 MWF 08:30AM-09:15AM VFW Bennett J $86.25
For 55 years of age and over:
X227 CSI 027 32 MWF 08:30AM-09:15AM VFW Bennett J $57.50
CS 030 Cardio-Combo/F.I.T. Jan 9 - Mar 22
Prerequiste: Should be in good physical condition.
A combination of all aspects of fitness, including agility,
balance, stability, cardio, strength & core. Participants use Steps, handheld
weights, resistance bands, balance ball, and mat for a Total Body Workout. This
is an easy to do, high energy workout that gets you burning fat and building
long lean muscles.
X229 CS 030 22 MTh 06:00PM-07:00PM VFW Bennett J $75.90
For 55 years of age and over:
X230 CSI 134 22 MTh 06:00PM-07:00PM VFW Bennett J $50.60
CS 069 Buying and Selling on eBay Feb 22 - Mar 21
Do you buy eBay? If so, please join us as we venture into the vast realm of buying and selling on a world-wide basis. Beginners, as well as experienced users, will learn how to avoid disastrous pitfalls as the shop, buy, and sell online. Be safe, be smart, and have fun while making and saving money on eBay.
X260 CS 069 22 W 10:00AM-12:00PM REC 213 Unwin J $37.95
For 55 years of age and over:
X261 CSI 065 22 W 10:00AM-12:00PM REC 213 Unwin J $25.30
Note: This is an ITV class originating from Ilwaco
CS 131 Cardio/Body Sculpt
Prerequiste: Should be in good physical condition.
Full body workout--touching on cardio and strentgh training,
from challenging squats and lunges to modified push-ups and plank. You will
be sweaty and sculpted in no time! Participants will use Steps, handheld weights
(5-10#), resistance bands, balance ball and mat.
X234 CS 131 22 T 06:00PM-07:00PM VFW Bennett J $41.40For 55 years of age and over:
X235 CSI 130 22 T 06:00PM-07:00PM VFW Bennett J $27.60
CS 140 Painting/Mixed Media
In this multi-medium painting class, students may choose
from watercolors, pastels, acrylics, or oils. Hone your skills in one area or
dabble in them all. Supplies not included.
X240 CS 140 22 W 01:00PM-03:00PM REC 101 Craig L $75.90For 55 years of age and over:
X241 CSI 014 22 W 01:00PM-03:00PM REC101 Craig L $50.60
CS 221 Taking Charge of your Computer
Learn how to make your Windows-based PC behave the way you
want it to, perform to its best capability, and protect it from viruses and
other forms of malware. We'll start at the desktop and see how to make it look
and work the way you'd like, and work our way down into the system from ther.
I fyou have ever wondered how to make a program start automatically, or wondered
why the computer runs slower that it used to, or what does "defrag" mean, then
this is the class for you. Put an end to computer intimidation and become the
master of your digital domain.
X242 CS 221 22 M 06:00PM-08:00PM REC208 Robison L $69.00For 55 years of age and over:
X243 CSI 077 22 M 06:00PM-08:00PM REC208 Robison L $46.00
CS 116 Photoshop Elements Class Feb. 8 - Mar. 14
Ocosta High School
Elements is a basic software program for working with your pictures. The first 3 weeks cover the basics of the program. The last 6 weeks are unique projects designed to encourage personal development in the program. A laptop with Photoshop Elements is required for the course.
X122 CS 116 10 W 6:00PM-8:30PM OHS Hitt R $55.55
For 55 years of age and over:
X123 CSI 115 10 W 6:00PM-8:30PM OHS Hitt R $36.80
CS 455 Learn to Draw Jan 6 - Feb 24
Living Hope Church, 281 W Spokane Ave.
Drawing is a skill that can be learned. This class starts
at the very beginning and is designed to increase your observation skills. The
lessons will include proportion, light/shadow, sighting and perspective. We
will work mostly in pencil. The class is designed for the beginner, but all
levels are welcome. The class will focus on composition, perspective, and color. Students provide own materials.
X114 CS 455 10 F 1:00PM-3:00PM LHC Sampson B $59.99
For 55 years of age and over:
X116 CSI 007 10 F 1:00PM-3:00PM LHC Sampson B $39.10
