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600  What Caregivers Need to Know (0)
   Caregivers of older adults: Get the information you need in this helpful workshop. We'll cover strategies for managing caregiving tasks, the realities of caregiving, coping with dementia, responding to difficult behavior; avoiding potential exhaustion and burnout, dealing with the demands and conflicting emotions many caregivers experience, and balancing work and caregiving. We'll also discuss services and community resources, long-distance caregiving, and family meetings and decision-making..

601  Root Quest (0)
   "Only those who look back at the positive ways of the ancestors will move progressively into the future."-African proverb. This class explores the influence of culture upon our personal and social lives. What family stories shaped your life's philosophy? What art and artifacts hold you spellbound? What rhythms captivate you? Be guided to a more dynamic way of living through storytelling, poetry, singing, and music with Sister Maryam and Jose R. Bonilla. These artists and invited guests help you discover the subtle persuasion of your cultural repository..

602  Create a Digital Biography (0)
   Create a video scrapbook or biographical documentary about you or anyone with a story to be told. Organize old slides, Polaroids, 8-mm film, home videos, newspaper articles, journals, or any form of media from your past, then combine them with narrative, interviews, and music. You'll end up with a multimedia biography or autobiography that you can give to your family on videotape or CD-ROM. Additional lab time is available for no charge. Special fee covers lab equipment, technical support, and output media..

603  Make Your Own CDs (0)
   Go digital! Learn about internal and external CD writers, and discover the difference between burning audio and data CDs, between CD-R and CD-RW blank disks, and between closed versus open sessions. You'll also learn how to turn your old LPs or cassettes into digital files and review utility programs for modifying these files. The course examines software applications that allow you to duplicate CDs to back up your hard drive..

604  Personal Ancestral File 5.1 (0)
   Learn how to use the newest version of the popular FamilySearch software to record your genealogy. This class is for both never-evers and those who have used PAF before but want to get caught up on the latest enhancements. See how fast and easy it is to record your family history. Class includes a CD-ROM with the free PAF 5/1 software (so you can skip the lengthy download)..

605  Realistic Travel: Expectations and Limitations (0)
   How can you get the best value for your travel dollar? What can a travel agent/agency do for you? What's between the lines in travel ads and Internet bargains? How do you develop a realistic budget if you're traveling to an unknown country? Are senior discount books truly a bargain? What about travel packages? We'll answer these questions, plus visit a computer lab to show you how to arrange travel from the Internet. As an option, we can build an itinerary for a group trip to a destination of your choosing. Become a savvy traveler--and make your next trip a vacation you can count on. This class is designed for older adults.

606  Garage Sale Savvy (0)
   Whether you need to outfit an apartment in a hurry or you enjoy a leisurely search for hidden treasures, nothing is more rewarding than Saturday morning garage sale-ing. We'll show you how to come home with the booty you seek through neighborhood selection, bargaining strategies, identifying treasures from trash, and more. Sidestep problems with tips on how to spot lemons, efficient routing, and booty transport and pick-up. All done in the spirit of recreation and entertainment!.

607  World Budget Travel 101 (0)
   Budget travelers of all ages: Get insider tips on hosteling, saving on airfare, what to pack, travel documents, health and safety, and rail travel options..

608  Park City's Geology (0)
   Learn how Park City's geologic history spawned the establishment of 'the West's greatest silver camp.' Understand Park City's hills and valleys, based on the subsurface geology. Gain an awareness of how our geology and mining history influence the engineering and hydrologic challenges that we face today. Bring a sack lunch and dress for the outdoors as we will visit several field locations..

609  How to Cut Your Child's Hair (0)
   Forget the bowl over the head - now you can save money every month and have stylish-looking kids. Learn the tools and techniques you need to cut both boys' and girls' hair without giving them that home-done look. It's fun and easy! Bring your child for hands-on practice during class. Also, please bring scissors, clippers, cape/towel/sheet, and brush. Combs will be provided..

610  Foraging for Edible, Medicinal, and Useful Plants (0)
   For early Native Americans, plants provided food, medicine, shelter, clothing, cordage, containers, fire, decoration, dyes, chewing gum, weapons, money, boats and rafts, and much more. Rediscover the abundant natural world as we spend a day 'shopping' in the forest. Bring a sack lunch, snacks, and plenty of water..

611  Funeral Arrangements: What You Need to Know (0)
   A time of grief is not the time to make rational, informed decisions. Don't wait until you need this important class to try to learn its content. We'll cover funeral planning and preparation as well as embalming, cremation, and other preparations. We'll also explore funeral rites and ceremonies and the vital role they play in our grieving and grief recovery..

612  Thrift Store Shopping (0)
   Want to look great and save tons of money? Join us for a thrift store shopping adventure. Almost everything you want can be found in thrift stores if you know how, where, and when to shop. Third class is a field trip!.

613  How to Fund Your Child's Education (0)
   Did you know that more than 600,000 scholarships exist to help you pay for your children's college education? And many are based on factors other than need. Financial aid and student loans can also help ease the burden. Learn your options and the resources available to help you prepare for this important step in your child's future. Don't be shocked by the cost of higher education; be prepared..

614  Stargazing (0)
   Find your way around the night sky as we examine the many constellations and learn how to discover where a planet will be on a given night. Following classroom instruction, we'll carpool to a 'dark sky' observing site, where we can examine the night sky with minimal light pollution and through a telescope. We'll also cover what to look for in a telescope and other equipment. Each participant will receive a star chart and planisphere, essential for stargazing. Please also bring a flashlight and binoculars, if you have them..

615  Make Solar Energy Work for You (0)
   Utah's sunny climate is ideal for solar energy. But what does it take to ready your house to take advantage of this natural energy source, and what costs are associated with a solar retrofit? Find the answers as you learn the basics of solar water heating, space heating, passive solar heating, and photovoltaics (electricity) for residences. Resources that help you know where to go from here will be provided, and a Saturday field trip will show you solar power in action. Guest speakers will address some subjects..

616  The Art of Makeup (0)
   Summer is a perfect time to experiment with luscious colors and dewy shimmers. Uncover a new look as you learn the basics of good skin care, applying make up to bring out your best features, and selecting colors that are right for you. We'll also cover make-up tools and how to clean them as well as how to keep your look updated. Special fee includes make-up palette and brushes..

617  Algebra for Parents and Young Adults (0)
   Having trouble assisting your son or daughter with his or her math homework? This course will help you relearn the basic skills necessary to take an active role in your child's education. We'll cover signed numbers, variables, fractional equations and exponents, polynomials, and more. Reduce the cost of professional tutors and spend time with your child too. Class is also suitable for young adults who need additional assistance with high school..

618  How to Adopt a Baby (0)
   Are you contemplating adoption or just beginning the process? Get the clear, unbiased, practical information you need to make the correct choices in this interactive course. We'll cover independent, public, and private-agency adoption; international adoption; open versus closed adoption; adopting babies with special needs; and adopting across racial lines. Practitioners in each field will present the information; students are encouraged to question the experts. Hands-on activities such as preparing for home studies and interviews and writing short autobiographies will help you gain confidence in the process..

619  Self Defense (0)
   Feel more confident in your day-to-day life by learning the simple and effective skills that can protect you from physical assault. You'll learn to defend yourself against a variety of grabs, strikes, and chokes; you'll also go on the offensive by learning basic strikes and kicks. You'll feel safer when alone or with your children when you have mastered these basic skills! Special emphasis is placed on dealing with a stronger opponent..

620  Weather in the Wasatch (0)
   What makes our snow so light and fluffy? Why do inversions turn the Wasatch Front into a giant fog bank while the mountains are bright and sunny? How do the Great Salt Lake and the West Desert affect our daily weather? We'll introduce you to general weather concepts, then show you the specifics of how fronts, lake affect, orographics (mountain-induced weather) and other weather features affect our environment. Become an armchair forecaster!.

621  Raptor Watch: Identifying Birds of Prey (0)
   From the smallest falcons in North America to golden eagles with seven-foot wingspans, Utah is home to a diverse population of raptors. Learn to distinguish among hawks, owls, falcons and eagles by observing differences in field markings and silhouettes. Friday night we'll view slides and live birds at the Aviary; Saturday's field trip will offer guided observation in the field. Please bring binoculars and field guide; the latter may be purchased in class..

622  Roadside Geology (0)
   Have you ever wondered about the geology behind Utah's beautiful redrock desert? Travel with us to the San Rafael Swell as we examine sedimentary rocks from the Permian through Cretaceous age (250 to 110 million years ago) related to the supercontinent Pangea and its break up. We'll talk about time scales, moving continents, changing landscapes, ancient climates, and fossil plants and animals from regional and global perspectives as we observe the many different sediment types (tidal flats, river plains, ocean sediments, fossil soils, etc) in the area..

623  Building Green: Environmentally Sound Architecture (0)
   Are you building, remodeling, or considering retrofitting your home for energy and resource-efficient living? In this course, we'll explore various aspects of green (environmentally sound) building, including heating and cooling, materials from sustainable sources, water use (interior and landscaping), and methods to evaluate green marketing claims from manufacturers. We'll also analyze several projects to help you better understand green building as it applies to your own home, and discuss initial costs versus energy savings and payback schedules..

624  Fantasy Makeup (0)
   Want to wow friends, family, and co-workers this Halloween? Learn the art of custom fantasy makeup. We'll explore design and application tricks the pros use as we cover types and brands of makeup, makeup hygiene and removal, skin care associated with specialty makeup, and supply sources. We will then each apply a makeup design, following the necessary steps for a great professional look. Please bring a mirror; special fee covers all makeup and supplies (you'll have leftovers to take home)..

674  Bridge for Beginners (0)
   Learn the chess of card games! Whether you're new to the game or just rusty, we will prepare you to play bridge in either a social situation or in a contract bridge setting. Each class will include general concepts and exercises on bidding and play. Good for singles, partners, or parent/child. New players should be prepared to purchase a $12 text..

883  How to Shop Online (0)
   Amazon.com. E-Bay. Travelocity. If the names are a familiar but accessing them is a mystery, you're missing out on the best shopping deals around! Let this two-hour class show you the easy-to-use searches that allow you to enjoy the Web's shopping resources..