Learning Never Ends - An Evening For Adults

Tuesday, April 24, 2012
6:45 - 9:30pm
Wauwatosa West High School
11400 W. Center Street

Check-in begins:  6:15pm

1st Session:  6:45 - 8:00pm

2nd Session:  8:15 - 9:30pm

Select two mini-courses and pay only $10 for the evening!

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Kitchen Designs that Function Well and Look Good!  Course # 01  Second Session ONLY
Your kitchen is one of the most-used rooms in your home, so why not let it work for you?  Look at remodeling from the complete gut to do-it-yourself projects.  Discuss current trends and products, including the latest on materials used for countertops.  Bring photos of your kitchen or ideas from magazines to discuss how your kitchen can look good and feel good! 
Joe Klein, S.J. Janis Co.
Connor Williams, Stone Dimensions
Wisconsin Nazi Resistance & Mildred Fish Harnack  Course # 02
Discover the history of our area's determined fight against the Nazis during WWII by viewing portions of the "Wisconsin Nazi Resistance" documentary film.  Discuss the story of Milwaukee hero Mildred Fish Harnack, the only American woman executed on direct order of Adolf Hitler.  Find out what a difference one individual can make by having the courage to stand firm in the face of adversity.
Ellie Gettinger
Jewish Museum Milwaukee
Clean Eating for Life  Course # 03  Sorry, FULL
Eat the way nature intended!  Consuming whole foods in their most natural state (or as close to it as possible) increases energy levels, improves mood and helps the body stay lean and healthy.  Learn how to create fast and easy recipes that make clean eating a way of life!  Taste delicious samples and receive recipe handouts to take home.
Shannon Carney, Owner - Squeeze Studio Fitness
Sports Nutritionist (A.M.F.) and Personal Trainer (A.C.E.)
Healthy Aging   Course # 04
50 is the new 30!  IF you take care of your body.  If not, 50 can feel like 70 . . .
Chronic and preventable diseases are epidemics in our country.  If you are young and want to get on the right track to a long and healthy life, or if you are older and want to turn back the clock, this presentation is for you.  Learn how you can change your life and live longer and better!
Dr. Taylor Poehls, DC
Chiropractic Co., Brookfield
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Bathrooms - Updates to Overhauls  Course # 05 First Session ONLY
Does your bathroom look dated?  Could it work better for you?  Look at bathroom remodeling, from simple updates to the complete gut.  Discuss current trends and products, including the latest on countertops and tile.  Bring photos of your bathroom or ideas from magazines to discuss how to get the best bang for your buck.
Joe Klein, S.J.Janis Co.
Connor Williams, Stone Dimensions

Protecting Your Retirement Assets in Uncertain Times  Course # 06 
Get educated on how the stock market really works and how to make better decisions when investing your hard-earned money.  Find out why "financial defense" is important, why the stock market's long-term performance matters, and how to protect your retirement nest-egg so that you don't run out of money before you run out of life.
Patrick Berg, President
P.A. Berg Retirement Solutions - A Registered Investment Advisor

Extending the Season Through Food Preservation  Course # 07  First Session ONLY
Learn how to utilize food preservation techniques to make the most of our state's bountiful harvest.  We'll focus on the canning of fruits and vegetables, and take a look at drying and freezing methods.  Discover how easy it is to maintain and enhance the appearance and taste of food.
Jeanine Becker
Madam J's Jams & Jellies
What Your Skin Tells You  Course # 08  First Session ONLY
When there is something wrong with you on the inside, your skin often sends up the first warning flare.  Learn about the normal physiology of your skin and disease conditions, including those that are skin manifestations of internal diseases.  Get information on treatment options in mainstream as well as complementary and alternative medicine.
Dr. Jenny Chen
Complementary Medicine Pain and Skin Clinic
Health and Energy Center
Cyber Self-Defense  Course # 09
An active self-defense strategy is the best deterrent against cyber attacks.  Get equipped with the tools and know-how to stay safe online.  Protect your personal devices and information, develop good browsing habits, and find out common sense ways to protect you and your family from cyber threats.  Handouts provided.
Jeremy Keila
Martial Arts Instructor, Information Systems Security Specialist
Better Camera Settings = Great Pictures  Course #10
You don't need an expensive camera to get the great images you want.  You just need to know what knob or icon does what in order to get the correct setting.  Find out how to get the best exposure and color no matter what type of camera you have.  No photography experience necessary.  Learn how to take great pictures!
Christopher Jourdan, Instructor, Photographer, Consultant
Christopher J. Jourdan Photographic Services
The Nitty-Gritty on Perennials  Course #11
Get maximum enjoyment out of daylillies, peonies and other perennials in your garden!  Learn the basics of planting, fertilizing, dividing and winter care of perennials.  Discover how to persuade shy perennials to bloom, choosing those that will bloom the longest, and which ones require the lowest maintenance.!
Michael W. Jones, Landscape Architect
Hawks Nursery Co., Inc.
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Prenatal Massage  Course #12 CANCELED
Massage therapy that is tailored specificically to the needs of pregnant women and their changing bodies is a wonderful complementary choice for prenatal care.  Learn how prenatal massage can relieve aches and pains as well as improve labor outcome and newborn health.  Get information on delivery options and involving your partner.
Tome Kruse, Licensed Massage Therapist
Wisconsin Massage Clinic, LLC
Basic Bicycle Maintenance   Course # 13
Keep the pedals turning by showing your bike a little TLC.  This class will cover proper bike cleaning, maintaining a "tight ship" by securing bolts and screws, and the lubrication of key components.  Learn some quick repair tips and discover what tools are needed on the road.
Brent Emery
Emerys Third Coast Cycling, Triathlon & Fitness Shops
"Green" Greeting Cards  Course #14
The greeting card is a time-honored tradition, but often loses its sentiment after a month or so of proud placement.  Don't hoard your old cards in the attic or toss them in the recycle bin.  Reuse them!  Get ideas on creating new cards from the old.  Make a few cards of your own to take home.  
Connie Daugherty
Connie's Green Cards

 

The Ins and Outs of Painting  Course #15  First Session ONLY
Get the basics on indoor and outdoor painting from a professional with 30+ years of experience.  We'll discuss the preparation needed before you start your job, and tools and products for the best outcome.  Get tips on what to do when things don't go as planned.  Bring your questions.
John Demler, Painting and Handyman Services
JA Demler Company
Discover Wauwatosa!  Course # 16
Enjoy watching the 30-minute episode about Wauwatosa that recently appeared on Milwaukee Public Television's show "Around the Corner with John McGivern".  Find out what's so special about Tosa and aspects that make it unique for TV.  Comments and questions are encouraged!
Lois Maurer, Producer/Director
Daniel Jones, Producer
Milwaukee Public Televsion
Software Tips & Techniques   Course #17
Discover helpful computer software tips and techniques that can be applied when working with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as when you are surfing the web and using email.  Get hands-on experience in the computer lab.  Handouts will be provided.
Lisa Twitchell
Lisa Twitchell, Software Coach LLC
Drums Alive® for Exercise!  Course # 18
Discover how the dynamic movements of aerobic dance combined with the pulsating rhythms of the drum can provide an upbeat workout, relieve stress and improve your memory and brainpower.  This unique sensory/motor program is designed to give the mind and body instant feedback through continuous movement and rhythmical flow.  Sessions limited to 15 participants, so sign up early!
Marj Chepp
Drums Alive® Power Beats
To Lease or Not To Lease  Course # 19  CANCELED
To lease a car or buy a car . . . which is better?  The answer is . . . "it depends".  Get the information on situations where leasing a vehicle is the better option.  Master the calculations BEFORE you talk to the dealership.  Learn what's negotiable and what's not.  You'll get a worksheet to take home.  Bring a calculator.
Tom Kruse
Continuing Education Instructor
Get a Grip on Home Energy Use  Course #20
Save money by reducing your energy usage.  Find out from an energy consultant who has evaluated over 4,000 houses, how to properly ventilate and insulate your home to reduce air leakage and condensation and eliminate ice damming.  Get tips on lighting, appliances and low cost ways to reduce your electricity consumption.
James Maletta
North Star Energy Consulting, LLC
Food Safety - It's Not the Mayo that Makes You Sick  Course #21  Second Session ONLY
Does marinade need to be refrigerated?  Can meat be thawed on the counter?  How long can left-overs be kept in the fridge?  Get answers to these questions and more from a licensed food safety inspector.  Develop food safety guidelines for you and your family based on the Center For Disease Control's four food safety tips:  clean, separate, cook it and chill.
Laura Temke, Certified Professional-Food Safety
West Allis Health Department 
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