Jamestown Community Collge-Warren
Community Courses
For more information, contact 814-723-3577.CRN: 3530 The Art of Lettering
CRN: 4392 Introduction to Inventor Solid Modeling I
10-hours; Monday/Wednesday, August 11-25 at Hi-Ed from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Cost: $85
Instructor: Lisa Gustafson
This course is designed to teach techniques needed to write beautiful calligraphy. Several lettering styles will be taught. Calligraphy is an excellent skill for projects such as invitations, cards, favorite poems, and boarder designs. Students will take home a beautiful finished project to be proud of. Each student will receive their own materials to keep, included in cost. Must bring materials to each class. Maximum 12 students.
25-hours; Wednesday, September 10-November 19 at Hi-Ed from 5:30-8:00 p.m. No class on October 8.
Cost: $1,195 plus $115 for text
Instructor: Scott Washburn
This class will assist beginners in the use of Autodesk Inventor 8 software. Autodesk is focused on helping designers, architects, contractors and engineers create accurate digital prototypes that integrate existing 2D designs into the 3D design environment. Maximum 9 students.CRN: Conversational French I
18-hours; Tuesday/Thursday, September 16-October 14 at Hi-Ed from 6:00-8:00 p.m. No class on October 8.
Cost: $85
Instructor: Lise Larson
Join our native speaking instructor as she takes students through the basics of one of the world’s most romantic languages. Students will learn how to: order from a restaurant menu; read a map and ask for directions; understand the metric system and French currency; use a telephone; make reservations on planes, trains and automobiles; find restrooms, shopping malls and hospitals; define medical emergencies; read a newspaper; and more. A brief history of the language, cultural differences, taxes, marriage, employment and universal health care will also be discussed along with French cuisine, local beverages and more. If there is enough interest, the last class may meet at La Fleur restaurant in Chautauqua, N.Y. to utilize some of the skills learned in the class. This experience is not included in the cost of the class.New Series!
Collectibles: What do you have and what is it worth?
Take the entire series and get one class free, or register for individual classes.CRN: 4387 Series
6-hours; Wednesday, October 8-29 at Hi-Ed from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Cost: $45 for series, or $15 per class
Instructor: Josie Gerardi
If you are interested in antiques, you may also be interested in this topic. Many people have collected or inherited items they think or have been told are valuable. How do you identify and determine the worth of these items? This series will examine four different types of collectibles. Students may bring items from these categories to class for discussion, if desired.CRN: 4388 Glass: Despression, cut art glass, etc.
1.5-hours; October 8. Cost: $15CRN: 4389 Metals: Sterling silver, silver platted, pewter and hammered aluminum.
1.5-hours; October 15. Cost: $15CRN: 4390 Fabric: Laces, linens and other fabrics
1.5-hours; October 22. Cost: $15CRN: 4391 Household Items: Sewing equipment, kitchen items and others
1.5-hours; October 29. Cost: $15New Series!
The People's Law School
Register for all six courses and receive a $15 discount, or register for individual classes.CRN: 4393 Series
12-hours; Tuesday, October 7-November 11 at Hi-Ed from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Cost: $45 for series, or $10 per class
Instructor: Varies
For most people, today's law is a jumble of legal statues and court rulings, and can lead to misunderstanding, frustration and costly results for anyone unfamiliar with potential legal pitfalls. Now, JCC along with members of the PA Bar Association through the People's Law School is offering a series of seminars on thday's most important legal topics, presented in plain language by top legal experts. Don't miss the opportunity to learn what you need to know on key areas of the law!CRN: 4394 Matrimonial and Family Law
CRN: 4395 Real Property Ownership and Rental.
2-hours; October 7. Cost: $10
Become informed on the various subjects of matrimonial law including grounds for divorce; models for representation and child custody; and an overview of the financial issues related to child support, maintenance, and equitable distribution. This seminar facilitated by attorney Rene H. Johnson of the Law Office of Swanson, Bevevino and Guilford, P.C.
2-hours; October 14. Cost: $10
What pitfalls are there to buying or selling a home? Who should prepare the contract of sale? What happens to the deposit if there is a dispute? Do you need a survey? What must a seller disclose regarding the condition of the property? What are the rights of the residential owners and tenants? How are disputes between Landlord and Tenant resolved? What is your responsibility for unpaid utility bills that were incurred by prior owners or tenants? How do you go about challenging the assessment of your property? These questions and other property issues will be addressed in this seminar! This seminar facilitated by attorney Ken Crosby of the Law Office of Kenneth L. Crosby.CRN: 4396 Criminal Law and Traffic Violations
2-hours; October 21. Cost: $10
Do you know the difference between a felony and misdemeanor or your rights during a traffic stop? Become informed about Pennsylvania criminal law including what to do if you or a family member is arrested and what to do if you are pulled over by a police officer for a traffic offense. This seminar facilitated by attorney Richard A. Hernan, Jr. of the Law Office of Richard A. Hernan, Jr.CRN: 4397 Labor and Employment Law
2-hours; October 28. Cost: $10
Do you know your rights as an employee in the State of Pennsylvania? This informative seminar covers rights to a job versus Pennsylvania’s employment at will doctrine; discrimination and harassment in the workplace; privacy issues; acceptable rules and procedures governing wages, benefits, overtime, comp time and pay; discipline; the disabled employee; collective bargaining and the right, if any, to strike. This seminar facilitated by attorney Bernard J. Hessley of Hessley Law Offices.CRN: 4398 Contracts and Consumer Law Issues
2-hours; November 4. Cost: $10
Are the forms you fill out to collect personal or financial information, whether in-person or online, legitimate? Does the contract hold you responsible for certain things? Is your information safe from identity theft? Seminar includes contract and consumer law related to basic banking accounts; overdraft protection; refund anticipation loans; payday loans (cash advances); and predatory (abusive) residential mortgage loans. Other topics include how to safeguard your personal information to make it less likely you become a victim of identity theft; an overview of the laws that offer specific privacy rights; and steps to take if you become a victim of identity theft. This seminar facilitated by attorney Bernard T. Hessley of Hessley Law Offices.CRN: 4399 Anatomy of a Civil Lawsuit
Emotional Systems Training
2-hours; November 11. Cost: $10
Do you know your rights and grounds for filing a civil lawsuit, or what to do if one is filed against you? A lawsuit is a civil action brought before a court in which the party commencing the action, the plaintiff, seeks a legal remedy. Come and discuss topics such as your rights if you suffer an injury due to an automobile accident, or damages due to a breach of contract, as well as what to expect if you are being sued. This seminar facilitated by attorney Timothy Bevevino of the Law Office of Swanson, Bevevino and Guilford, P.C.
A new way to solve problems.Emotional Systems is a different way of thinking than we are used to. Systems training focuses on the “strengths” of individuals and/or organizations rather than “problems”. Each of the topics below are entries into systems thinking using case studies and student activities. Name any problem dealing with human behavior and systems thinking is applicable. (Customized training for organizations on this topic is available upon request).
CRN: 4400 Thinking Determines Practice: Paradigms About Thought in the Workplace
5-hours; September 11, 18 at Hi-Ed from 6:00-8:30 p.m Cost: $50
Paradigms are patterns or models of behavior exhibited by individuals within the work place. This course will examine your workplace environment and provide examples of how new paradigms, or patterns of thought, can be effective in changing behaviors at work and in your personal life.CRN: 4401 Discovering and Altering the Emotional System of Your Organization
5-hours; September 25, October 2 at Hi-Ed from 6:00-8:30 p.m Cost: $50
The emotional system in your workplace will determine the success or failure of your organizations’ ability to perform to its full potential. Attend this session to examine the emotional system of your organization and see how you can bring lasting changes to that system with improved staff functioning.CRN: 4402 Overcoming Resistance to Change
4-hours; October 9, 16 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Cost: $40
Regardless of your role in any organization – parent, CEO, president, or leader of an organization, you will experience resistance to your attempts to lead. This resistance often results in efforts to sabotage your leadership. A leader can only be successful to the extent that he or she is able to overcome or subvert this resistance. Participants will gain understanding into the nature of, and their role in sabotage; learn that overcoming resistance has to do with how leaders manage themselves; and learn how to overcome resistance in order to achieve their leadership goals.
CRN: 4403 Handling Hot Topics with a Calming Effect
4-hours; October 23, 30 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Cost: $40
Do you know your rights as an employee in the State of Pennsylvania? This informative seminar covers rights to a job versus Pennsylvania’s employment at will doctrine; discrimination and harassment in the workplace; privacy issues; acceptable rules and procedures governing wages, benefits, overtime, comp time and pay; discipline; the disabled employee; collective bargaining and the right, if any, to strike. This seminar facilitated by attorney Bernard J. Hessley of Hessley Law Offices.Computer–Evening Courses
Click Summer or Fall to view brochure or to register. Classes at a slower pace. All classes are 8-hours, held on Tuesday/Thursday at Hi-Ed from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Cost: $79.
Typing (Keyboarding) – Learn basic keyboarding skills.
September 23, 25, 30, October 2
Windows – Learn the basic functions of a Windows operating system.
October 7, 9, 14, 16
Word I – Introduction. Discover how Microsoft Word can make you a more productive and creataive worker as you learn the basic functions.
October 21, 23, 28, 30
Word II – Intermediate. Learn how to use advanced features such as paragraph formatting; spelling and grammar checks; word count and replace freatures; plus much more.
July 8, 10, 15, 17
November 18, 20, December 2, 4
Excel I – Introduction. Simplify your workday with great-looking formatted documents. You'll gain a solid understanding of the basic functions.
November 4, 6, 11, 13
Excel II – Intermediate. Build worksheets with decision-making capabilities using advanced cell formatting.
July 22, 24, 29, 31
December 9, 11, 16, 18Creative Writing
Click here to view brochure or to register. For more information, contact 814-723-3222.
Learn to unleash your imagination through the art of creative writing.
September 15, 17 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Cost: $85Cooking
Click here to view the brochure or to register. For more information, contact 814-723-3222.Seafood
3-hours; Wednesday, September 24 at Warren County Career Center from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Cost: $45
Instructor: Chef Bruce Faulkner
Catch big tips on how to cook your seafood favorites to perfection.Greek Cooking
3-hours; Wednesday, October 8 at Warren County Career Center from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Cost: $45
Instructor: Chef Bruce Faulkner
Learn how to prepare some romantic recipes from the salty blue ocean and olive groves of the beautiful Greek Isle.A Taste of Holiday Chocolate
3-hours; Wednesday,November 5 at Warren County Career Center from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Cost: $45
Instructor: Ruth McCall
It's all about making holidays fun with a taste of chocolate. Learn culinary trade secrets to creating great chocolate treats.Holiday Cooking
3-hours; Wednesday, November 12 at Warren County Career Center from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Cost: $45
at Warren County Career Center from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Cost: $29, $80 for series.
Instructor: Chef Bruce Faulkner
Wegman's Chef Bruce Faulkner presents a taste of the recipes in Wegman's ultimate holiday cooking guide for party planning, holiday decorations, and holiday baking. Plus, learn how easy it is to create a perfectly festive holiday table with Wegman's place setting ideas.Gifts from the Kitchen
3-hours; Wednesday, December 3 at Warren County Career Center from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Cost: $45
Instructor: Ruth McCall
Need a winter holiday gift for a loved one, friend, or teacher? Make your own tasty and exciting gifts from the kitchen. Plus, learn great tips for assembling your fun treats.Hors d'oeuvre
3-hours; Wednesday, December 10 at Warren County Career Center from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Cost: $45
Instructor: Ruth McCall
Get inspired by the best holiday appetizers. These delicious holiday party recipes will dazzle everyone and make your celebration special.Adult Enrichment
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Organize Your Digital Photos!
8-hours; Tuesday/Thursday, September 9, 11, 16, 18 at Hi-Ed from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Cost: $55, plus material.
Instructor: Phyllis O’Neill
Learn about wool yarn and how to felt. Projects include knitting a hat, bag and mittens, then felting them.
3-hours; Wednesday, October 1 at Hi-Ed from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Cost: $45.
Instructor: Karen Heltzel
What should you do to organize and catalogue your photos? Learn some tips to help you clean up the clutter, and enjoy your digital memories. Explore types of storage, editing programs, and create a photo library.Windows Movie Maker 2008
3-hours; Wednesday, November 1 at Hi-Ed from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Cost: $45
Instructor: Tiffany Frederesl
Discover how to create home movie masterpieces on your computer, and how to share them with family and friends.Picture Perfect Holidays!
Yoga
3-hours; Wednesday, November 19 at Hi-Ed from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Cost: $45.
Instructor: Karen Heltzel
Hot tips on getting the right camera shots and creating new traditions with those pictures. Use your pictures in holiday newsletters, cards and other crafts.
18-hours; Thursday, September 18-December 18 at Hi-Ed from 6:00-7:300 p.m.
Cost: $60 for series, or $35 per 9/hour session.
Instructor: Rick Nuhfer
Sooth your soul while toning your body. Yoga is a workout program that’s easy to learn, and requires little or no equipment.
Session I: Sept. 18-Oct. 23
Session II: Oct. 30-Dec. 18
Audubon Series
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Going Green Series
6-hours; Saturday, September 13, 20, 27 at Hi-Ed from 9:00-11:30 a.m. Cost: $45 for series, or $8 each
Do you want to live a greener lifestyle, but don’t know were to start? This series will offer you some ideas!Ecological Footprint
1-hours; Saturday, September 13 at Hi-Ed from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Cost $8
Instructor: Jennifer Schlick
Human population is now over six billion and growing. Yet only about one-quarter of the earth’s surface is biologically viable. Find out how many acres it takes to support your lifestyle, and how many planet earths it would take to support the current population if everyone lived like you do.Lawn Care for Healthy People
1-hours; Saturday, September 13 at Hi-Ed from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Cost $8
Instructor: Jennifer Schlick
The cost of the perfect lawn may well be the health of you and your family. Learn about the effects of commonly used lawn pesticides, and alternative lawn care practices that are better for you and the planet.Paper or Plastic?
1-hours; Saturday, September 20 at Hi-Ed from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Cost $8
Instructor: Sarah Hatfield
Food choices affect your health and the health of the planet. Learn the consequences of your choices, and tips for a greener way to eat.Eating for the Planet
1-hours; Saturday, September 20 at Hi-Ed from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Cost $8
Instructor: Sarah Hatfield
Food choices affect your health and the health of the planet. Learn the consequences of your choices, and tips for a greener way to eat.The Story of Stuff
1-hours; Saturday, September 27 at Hi-Ed from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Cost $8
Instructor: Jeff Tome
We sure buy a lot of stuff. Where does your stuff come from? Where does it go after you’re done with it? This program will be a real eye-opener.Energy Conservation
1-hours; Saturday, September 27 at Hi-Ed from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Cost $8
Instructor: Jeff Tome
The Audubon cut hundreds of dollars off its energy bill by making a few simple changes. Learn how you can make similar changes at home. It makes “cents” for you and the planet!
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