Lifelong - Kellogg Community College

Kellogg Community College 

Lifelong 

LEARNING 

it just makes sense... 

Classes through December 2011 

Secrets of a Wedding Planner PG 9 

Create a Step Family that Thrives PG 8 

Make Your Own Tarot Deck PG 15 

Explore the Raw Food Trend 

with Tasty Cuisine PG 15 

Résumé Magic PG 8 

Create a Website for Fun, Profit 

& Business PG 3 

Baby Sign Language PG 9 

Yoga for Deep Relaxation PG 17 

269-965-4134 | www.kellogg.edu/lifelong

Fall Highlights! 

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Get Paid to Talk! Intro to Professional 

Voiceovers 13 

Tea Leaf Reading for Beginners 15 

Outlook Basics 14 

Stop the Confusion: Insurance Basics 

for Everyone 15 

World Religions: The Great Faiths 

Explored & Explained 19 

Terrariums are Hot, Hot, Hot! 19 

Bake Me, I’m Yours: Floral Designs 

for Cupcakes 19 

Fresh & Fragrant: Create a 

Holiday Floral Arrangement 24 

Returning Warrior: Explore the Impact of 

Deployment and Combat Stress 16 

Fundraising Event Basics 30 

A Sane Insanity Circuit Training Workout 35 

All Lifelong Learning classes are held at KCC’s 

Regional Manufacturing Technology Center 

unless otherwise noted. 

Online registration available www.kellogg.edu/lifelong 

Early Birds! Register before September 16th to receive $5 off the class fee! 

Must call to receive Early Bird discount (does not apply to online classes). 

KCC’s Lifelong Learning 

405 Hill Brady Road 

Battle Creek, MI 49015 

e-mail: ll-info@kellogg.edu 

www.kellogg.edu/lifelong 

269-965-4134 — voice 

269-962-7370 — fax 

Staff 

Mary L. Green 

Connie Dawe 

Abbie Newton 

Kimberlee Andrews-Bingham

Welcome to 

Lifelong Learning at KCC! 

We’d like to welcome our new staff 

member, Kimberlee Andrews-Bingham! 

Kim worked with the Nonprofit Alliance 

before moving to Lifelong Learning and she’s 

taking care of our latest offerings…training 

designed for those working in the nonprofit 

sector. We invite you to take a look at those 

classes because many of them are focused on 

topics that can benefit all of us—technology, 

fundraising, volunteerism and marketing. 

We’re keeping our early bird discounts this 

semester, so if you sign up before September 

18th for any classes during the semester you 

get $5 off each class fee. We’ve expanded our 

“couple” pricing this semester too; so, grab 

a friend, your mom or dad, and of course, 

your spouse or significant other and take a 

class together. If you’d like to be the first to 

know about our classes, we invite you to sign 

up for our monthly newsletter. You can do 

that by visiting our website at www.kellogg. 

edu/lifelong. 

We hope you find classes that sound like fun, 

because we’re looking forward to seeing you 

soon. You are always welcome to visit us at 

KCC’s Regional Manufacturing Technology 

Center, where the parking is easy, there are 

no tests to take or grades to worry about, 

and there’s always a smiling face to say 

“Welcome!” We hope to see you soon, 

Your Friends in Lifelong Learning 

Contents 

Personal & Self 

Development 3 

Fitness 10 

Healthy & Holistic Living 14 

Arts & Crafts 19 

Cooking & Wine 22 

The Arts: Music & Writing 26 

Home & Garden 30 

Money & Financial Health 33 

Languages 36 

Careers & Certifications 38 

Test Prep 39 

Computers & Technology 40 

Nonprofit Training 44 

Online Learning 47 

Map 54 

Registration Information 55 

The holidays will be here sooner than you think… 

Remember a Lifelong Learning class gift certificate will make 

even the most hard to please relative or friend very happy! 

Bring a friend to class and 

make it a girls’ night out! 

Send her this link 

www.kellogg.edu/lifelong and decide 

on the classes you want to take 

together. 


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Saturday Classes 

are Fun! 

It’s time to do something 

just for you, so call your 

friends and sign up for one 

of our classes designed to 

make Saturday more fun 

than ever! 

September 24th 

Hiking for Fun & Fitness 

October 1st 

Reiki Certification: Level 1 

Fundraising Event Basics 

Debt Free Living! 

MS Word 07 for Beginners 

October 15th 

Learn to Play the Mountain Dulcimer 

Learn to Play the Harmonica 

Learn to Play the Ukulele 

ACT Test Preparation Workshop 

MS Excel 07 for Beginners 

October 29th 

Estate Planning & Trusts: What You Need to Know 

MS Powerpoint 07 for Beginners 

Create a Step-Family that Thrives 

November 5th 

1-2-3 Magic: Discover a Discipline Technique that Works! 

Hiking for Fitness 

Create a Digital Photo Story 

December 3rd 

Fresh and Fragrant: Create a Holiday Floral Arrangement 

Cross-Country Skiing for Beginners 


Knitting a Fashion Scarf 

Create Astonishing Presentations with Prezi 

December 10th 

Beyond the Wow! Advanced 

Presentations with Prezi 

Lifelong Learning classes are the perfect gift for special occasions! 

Call Abbie at 269-965-4134 to order your gift certificates. 

2 LIFELONG LEARNING — FALL 2011

PERSONAL & SELF DEVELOPMENT 

Personal & Self 

Development 

Create a Website for Fun, Profit & 

Business! 

No programming skills are required for this 

fun new class. Discover easy-to-use design 

tools that can build your personal or business 

website in just 60 minutes, and then 

get traffic immediately using pay-per-click 

ads on Google, MSN, Yahoo! and Facebook. 

We’ll cover how to get ranked by the three 

major search engines (SEO); plus you’ll learn 

advanced website strategies including the 

dos and don’ts and tips and traps of website 

design. Also, you’ll learn how to use Internet 

market research tools to determine what 

to sell, what to avoid and how to create a 

money-generating affiliate website with no 

products required. Optional workbooks will 

be available for purchase from the instructor 

in class. Your instructor is an award winning 

instructor and published author from the 

Seattle area. Space is limited, so please register 

early. 

Saturday • 9/24/11 • 9 am-3 pm • $97 

COMP C13A-01 • K. Boyd 

Instructor biographies are 

available on our website 


Stress Free Holiday Organizing 

As the holidays approach, are you filled with 

the joy of the season, or with dread at the 

thought of your endless to-do list? When the 

big event finally rolls around, are you too 

exhausted to enjoy it? Come to this workshop 

and learn some holiday organizing tips 

and strategies that will decrease your anxiety 

and increase your productivity. Set up a plan 

for organizing your holiday to-do list, and 

systematize your gift purchasing and giving. 

You can create a memorable, stress-free holiday 

season. 

Monday • 9/26/11 • 6-8 pm • $35 

HOME C10C-04 • D. Smith 

Discover Your Style Personality & 

Best Colors! 

Is your closet a mismatch of different styles, 

colors and types of clothing? Do you stand 

in front of it in the morning and wonder 

what to wear? What if your closet and drawers 

were filled with the perfect clothing for 

you? Discover how knowing your personal 

style and what colors work best for you 

makes both shopping and getting ready in 

the morning a pleasure instead of a chore! 

You’ll walk away with everything you need to 

know about what looks best on you, and the 

next time you hit those sales racks you’ll love 

what you have in your bag when you walk 

out of the store! 

Wednesday • 9/28/11 • 6-8:30 pm• $29 

PDEV C12A-01 • P. Nahikian 

Ahead of your Time... 

planning for the end of life 

• Estate Planning & Trusts 

• Peace of Mind Organization 

• Obituary Writing: Lasting Words 

Toward a Lasting Legacy 


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Obituary Writing: Lasting Words 


Have you ever wondered what others will 

say about you when you’re gone? Instead of 

wondering, start writing—your obituary that 

is! There’s no one better qualified than you 

to capture the essence and details of your 

life. You’ll rest more peacefully knowing the 

last words written about you were not left up 

to the last-minute recollections and research 

of your grieving family members. Whether 

you’re 30, 40, 50, 60 years old or older, get 

started now with this highly personal undertaking. 

You will learn through discussion, 

obituary examples and hands-on practice 

about the information to collect and how 

to assemble it into an obituary format that 

shares a bit of your personality. Just think of 

it as one less thing to leave behind undone. 

Your instructor is a family life educator and 

professional writer and she is here to help 

you shape your last words into a lasting 

legacy. 

Thursday • 9/29/11 • 6-8 pm 

WRTG C10A-01 • $29 • K. Smith 

Frugal and Fabulous: Live Richly 

& Save a Fortune 

Frugality is often associated with drudgery, 

but it doesn't have to be that way. What if 

being frugal made you feel like a million 

bucks? You'd live a rich and happy life--while 

saving more money than you ever imagined! 

Whether voluntary or mandatory, the way 

you approach frugality is a choice. If you're 

frustrated with your finances, drowning in 

debt, or just wondering where your money 

goes each month, don't despair. For in this 

workshop lies the secret to financial peace 

and harmony. Like everything else, living 

frugally can be as individual as you are. 

Trade-offs abound! Learn from a certified 

family life educator to be frugal in areas that 

are less meaningful to you to increase your 

choices in the areas where you want to live 

more abundantly. You can master the art of 

living richly while saving a fortune and we're 

here to show you how. 

Thursday • 10/6/11 • 6-8 pm • $15 (Frugal Price!) 

MONY C10A-01 • K. Smith 

Peace of Mind Organization 

Would you or a loved one know where to 

find vital information if something stopped 

your everyday routine? Can you easily 

access all your important legal documents, 

financial account records, family and medical 

contacts, relevant login/password information? 

No matter what stage you are at 

in life, this course will help you define what 

information would be helpful to have available 

if needed quickly. Information shared 

can truly be a “peace of mind gift” to you, 

your family/caregiver and other loved ones. 

Blank informational forms will be provided 

as hand-outs, or students may choose to 

purchase a pre-made notebook at the class 

meeting ($15 payable to the instructor). 

Monday • 10/3/11 • 6-8 pm • $35 

PDEV C14A-03 • D. Smith 

Business Etiquette for Every Day 

of the Week 

Business etiquette goes far beyond not 

belching in the boardroom...it applies to 

every aspect of your daily work life. In 

this new workshop we'll show you how 

you can enhance your professional image 

and increase your credibility using simple 

etiquette techniques. We'll touch on topics 

from the all-important dining event in 

an interview setting to cubicle and email 

etiquette. Enhance your business image and 

increase your "promotability" factor with the 

tips you'll learn in this fun and entertaining 

class. 

Wednesday • 10/5/11 • 6-8 pm • $25 

PDEV C10A-01 • T. Kloack 



Handwriting Analysis 411 

Did you know that your brain and not 

your hand actually controls how your write? 

It’s true! Science has shown that the brain 

controls every function in our body, and 

how we write is no exception. So what does 

this mean to you? Your handwriting reveals 

your personality and character makeup— 

and it reveals everyone else’s too. In this 

hands-on class you will be learning the 

“Instant Analysis” method where anyone can 

be analyzed in a few minutes. Bring samples 

of your own, your friends and co-workers, or 

your mate’s handwriting to quickly discover 

everything they never wanted you to know! 

Thursday • 10/6/11 • 6-9 pm • $39 (includes 

materials) 

WRTG C10A-03 • R. Breitbach 

Just Say No! Without the Guilt Trip 

It’s happened to all of us at one point or 

another…you know, that moment when 

someone asks for your help and even 

though you’re swamped and stressed you 

still say, “Sure, I can do that for you.” If 

you’ve ever felt like you can’t take on any 

more tasks or duties, and yet are unable to 

tell someone “no”, then this is the class for 

you! Explore why saying “no” to someone 

can be so difficult and learn the tools and 

techniques you can use to overcome always 

saying “yes.” You will enjoy your family, 

your friends, and your life even more when 

you can say “no” without guilt or regret. 

This workshop will give you the tools you 

need…just say “yes” to this class! 

Tuesday • 10/11/11 • 6-9 pm • $39 

PDEV C13A-01 • M. White 

Stop the Confusion: Insurance 

Basics for Everyone 

If 15 minutes really can save you 15% on auto 

insurance, think what you could accomplish 

in an hour! Not all insurance policies are 

created equal. In today's rapidly-changing 

insurance environment, it is more important 

than ever to be an informed consumer, 

whether you are buying auto, homeowner's 

or business insurance. If you've ever felt 

intimidated or confused by the insurance 

buying process then join us to learn the 

basic concepts of insurance as we define and 

explain all of the confusing terminology- 

-actual cash value, replacement cost, no fault, 

MCCA assessment, PIP, plus much more. 

We'll also share the hidden traps in certain 

forms and how to avoid them. Don't miss 

this new class in how to buy the right insurance 

at the right price. NOTE: No specific 

insurance company or insurance brand will 

be mentioned in this class. 

Thursday • 10/13/11 • 6-8 pm • $25 

MONY C10A-02 • M. Lambert 

Want to take a class 

from your home or office? 

Learn online— 

your pace, your time 

Have a full-time job, kids, or a crazy schedule? 

Online learning could be the answer to gaining new 

skills or developing an interest. 

Take courses with experienced instructors 

anytime, anywhere. 

Visit our website at 


and click on “online learning” to see 

what we have available. 


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Creating Your Life Story, One 

Event at a Time 

Want to write your life story, but feel overwhelmed 

by the enormity of it? Get help 

removing your fears as a barrier to the 

process. Learn to recall your most salient 

experiences and write them one episode at 

a time. With the instruction and encouragement 

of a professional writer who specializes 

in personal essays, you will develop a plan 

for starting to write and piece together your 

memories into an enjoyable and manageable 

personal history project. 

Tuesday • 10/18/11 • 6-8 pm • $19 

WRTG C10A-02 • K. Smith 

Gorgeous After 40 

Join an expert make-up and skin care consultant 

as we explore the special needs of women 

over 40. You’ll learn how to work with, 

not against, your body’s changes—such as 

graying hair and fine lines—and we’ll share 

healthy ways to stay beautiful and stylish. 

You know you’re feeling great, now you can 

feel beautiful and attractive while pampering 

yourself and learning how to enjoy your face 

and body as you enter this next stage of your 

life. You’ll learn about skin care based on 

your skin’s changing needs and how you can 

use subtle make-up techniques to enhance 

your features and celebrate your natural look. 

Remember, you’re not getting older, you’re 

getting better—and we’re here to make you 

even better than you thought you could be! 

Wednesday • 10/19/11 • 6-8:30 pm • $29 

PDEV C12A-02 • P. Nahikian 

Qs ??? 

Got Questions? 

Look for answers on pages 47-48. If you don’t 

find the answer there, go to our website 

www.kellogg.edu/lifelong and choose 

FAQ on the navigation bar. Of course, you can 

always email your question to us at ll-info@ 

kellogg.edu, or call Abbie at 269-965-4134. 

Getting Paid to Talk! Intro to 

Professional Voiceovers 

Have you ever been told you have a great 

voice? From audio books and cartoons to 

documentaries, commercials, and more, this 

class will introduce you to the growing field 

of voice over. Today, the range of voices 

hired has grown dramatically from the days 

of announcers. Learn what the pros look for, 

how to prepare, and where to find work in 

your area! We’ll discuss industry pros and 

cons and play samples from working voice 

professionals. In addition, you’ll have an 

opportunity to record a short professional 

script under the direction of our teacher. 

This class is lots of fun, realistic, and a great 

first step for anyone interested in the voice 

over field. In an effort to ensure a quality 

class experience, we must limit attendance. 

So, please register early. 

Thursday • 10/20/11 • 6:30-9 pm • $35 

PERF C12A-01 • D. Rodwell 

Returning Warrior: Explore 

the Impact of Deployment and 

Combat Stress 

The stress of multiple deployments in support 

of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and 

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) has been 

unprecedented for the United States military, 

the service members and their families. In 

this new workshop we'll examine the culture 

of the military, and the stressors of predeployment, 

deployment, and post-deployment. 

After this workshop you’ll better 

understand the issues of wounded warriors 

including Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and 

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and 

how family members can develop the skills of 

resiliency throughout the deployment cycle. 

Join a licensed professional counselor and 

limited licensed psychologist who recently 

returned from serving with the U.S. Army 

Medical Command as we explore the impact 

and issues faced by our military service 

members and their friends and family. 

Tuesday • 10/25/11 • 6-9 pm • $29 

PDEV C14A-04 • R. Mobley 



Michigan Wine Country Tour 

October is harvest time for the wineries in Michigan. In this new class you’ll travel 

by motor coach to three wineries and have a chance to tour and taste at each of them. 

On the way, Cecil Robbins, certified sommelier, will share his knowledge of wine and 

information about the wineries in Michigan and why vintners prefer the Southwest 

Michigan climate. 

We’ll begin with Tabor Hill Winery, nestled in the rolling hills of Buchanan, where 

you’ll have a chance to stroll through the vineyard and taste a variety of wines made in 

this mid-sized winery. Tabor Hill Winery has been voted “Best of the Region” by the 

readers of Shore Magazine. You can be one of the first to try the 2010 vintage! 

Our next stop is the small Hickory Creek Winery. You may have tried a sip or two of 

these wines at the Binder Park Zoo’s Corks for Conservation event. Hickory Creek has 

been crafting world class wines since August 2006. One of Michigan’s smallest wineries, 

the grapes for their wines are grown exclusively off Lake Michigan’s eastern shore. 

Following this tour we’ll stop at a local favorite eatery for a light lunch. 

No wine tour would be complete without a stop at Michigan’s most famous winery, St. 

Julian Winery. For over 90 years, award-winning products have been made at the Paw 

Paw location. Experience a tour and a taste in the place where family tradition and 

science meet to create the fine wines of St. Julian Winery. 

Travel Details: We’ll meet at the RMTC parking lot on Saturday, October 8th, between 

8:30-8:45 am and the motor coach will depart promptly at 9 am. We’ll return to the RMTC 

parking lot at approximately 4:15-4:30 pm. You must be at least 21 years of age to participate. 

Registration must be received by September 22, 2011, to guarantee a seat; all registrations after 

that date will be made on a space-available basis. NOTE: Contact 

Lifelong Learning directly at 269-965-4134 for “couple” pricing; 

each participant’s name/address/birth date/phone must be 

provided at that time. 

Saturday • 10/8/11 • 8:30 am-4:30 pm • 

$99 (single) and $89 per person when 

two or more register at the same time 

COOK C10H-03 (single) 

COOK C10H-04 (couple) • C. Robbins 


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Create a Life Board for Life 

Success 

If you were captivated by The Secret, but felt 

confused by how to tap into the power of the 

Law of Attraction then this is the class for 

you! This creative, fun workshop will help 

you design a tool to help you focus on achieving 

the goals and dreams you have for your 

life —a Life Board! We’ll start with a visioning 

exercise, and then you’ll get to create your 

own visual reminder of what it is you want in 

your life. Part collage, part art project, but all 

you! Please bring pictures, words, symbols, 

stickers or anything else you may want to 

use to create your own personal vision. No 

creativity or artistic nature required; just 

bring your dreams and get ready to have fun 

as you take the time to focus on your desire 

for a fulfilled future. 

Wednesday • 10/26/11 • 6-8 pm • $29 

PDEV C10A-03 • T. Vought 

Create a Step Family that Thrives 

Blending families can take time and effort 

and sometimes a little outside help, and 

we're here to offer the information you need 

to help make your new step-family a happy 

one! We'll share tools that will help you gain 

a better understanding of yourself and your 

future family members. Your instructor is 

a step-parent and she has the information 

you need if you are thinking about beginning 

a blended family, are new to one, or 

have discovered that the one you have isn’t 

quite working as well as you’d like. Your new, 

blended family can have a joyful, loving and 

healthy future and we're here to share how 

you can make that happen. 

Saturday • 10/29/11 • 10 am-1 pm • $25 

PDEV C14A-01 • P. Grigowski 

Dale Carnegie was Wrong! 

Or Was He? 

For 95 years business professionals have 

turned to the works of Dale Carnegie to 

increase their interpersonal effectiveness and 

be a persuasive communicator, but was he 

right? In this new workshop you'll discover 

methods to help you "win friends and 

influence people" as we explore creating a 

great first impression, how to speak honestly 

and confidently without offending or creating 

conflict, and how to present yourself as 

powerful—not intimidating. You'll gain skills 

in how to deal with new situations gracefully 

and how to give and receive criticism 

constructively. Join us to reach new levels 

of personal and professional success...Dale 

Carnegie was actually right! 

Tuesday • 11/1/11 • 6-9 pm • $39 


Résumé Magic 

Take a look at your current résumé…would 

you want to hire yourself? Is your résumé 

targeted to a specific position, or are you still 

using the one-size-fits-all, shotgun approach 

to getting a job? If your résumé reads more 

like everyone else’s instead of showcasing 

your unique skill set and most distinguishing 

professional characteristics, then this class is 

designed just for you! Learn from a résumé 

professional how to breathe new life and 

character into your tired résumés and cover 

letters. We’ll cover both content and format, 

so bring along copies of your current résumé 

and cover letter if you have them. In today’s 

job market you can’t be “average”, bring your 

questions to this fun new workshop and 

receive helpful hints from a career education 

professional. 

Thursday • 11/3/11 • 6-8 pm • $25 


1-2-3 Magic: Discover a Discipline 

Technique that Works! 

Do you find yourself tired and frustrated after 

a long day of stressful work? We know you 

want to come home and enjoy life with your 

family, and in this new class you'll discover 

an effective program that works when your 

children (ages 2-12) are being difficult and 

undisciplined. In 1-2-3 Magic you'll explore 

three simple steps that can provide positive 

results when you need to discipline or adjust 

the behavior of your children. Join us to 

discover parenting, or grand-parenting, solutions 

that work and are easy to learn! 

Saturday • 11/5/11 • 9 am-12 pm • $25 




World Religions: The Great Faiths 

Explored & Explained 

The belief in a higher power is found in every 

culture and seems almost essential to our 

existence. Why do we "want" to believe in a 

God? Why do we choose one religion over 

the other? In this new class you can explore 

your choice and learn about the choices of 

others. Discover the key beliefs of the world's 

major religions and examine the similarities 

and differences between them. This class will 

broaden your understanding of other people, 

their cultures and religions. Join one of 

Kellogg Community College's most popular 

instructors for this fun and interesting look 

at the religions of the world. 

Mondays • 11/7/11-11/14/11 • 6-9 pm • $49 

HSTY C13A-01 • C. Jakway 

Secrets of a Wedding Planner 

Is a wedding in your future or the future 

of someone you love? Join a professional 

wedding planner as she shares the secrets 

you need to know to create an inspiring and 

amazing wedding event. Of course there 

are tips and tricks that you can find in any 

bridal magazine, however, we’ll share the 

insider information that a wedding planner 

would never tell you. You can make that 

special day even more wonderful when you 

know the secrets of a wedding planner! Join 

us for this informative workshop and bring 

your mom, maid of honor, or best friend 

along and make it a girls’ night out. 

Wednesday • 11/9/11 • 6-8 pm • $25 


Family Roots: Beginning 

Genealogy 

If you are a newcomer to this hobby or just 

want to document your family tree, this 

course will get you off to a good start. More 

and more people are beginning to research 

their family history, and in this class you 

will learn the fundamentals of genealogy 

research. Each week will bring new ways to 

search, organize and preserve information 

about your ancestors and their stories. You’ll 

spend the last night of class in the computer 


lab to discover excellent online sources of 

information that will help you create your 

family tree! 

Wednesdays • 11/16/11-12/7/11 • 6-8 pm • $29 

HSTY C14A-01 • J. Jackson 

Living On Purpose: Discover 

the Life You Were Meant to Live 

What on earth am I here for? Do you ask 

yourself this question, yet haven’t discovered 

the answer? If you're sick of settling for the 

status quo of your life, if you're demoralized 

by default decision making, or living 

by rote, then this class is for you! Uncover 

your life's purpose and learn to infuse your 

life with intentionality so your future success 

is a certainty, rather than accidental. Under 

the guidance of a trained life coach, you 

will leave this workshop ready to rewrite 

your life's possibilities, both personally and 

professionally. You can live the life you were 

born to live; join us to discover how! 

Tuesday • 11/22/11 • 6-8 pm • $25 

PDEV C10A-02 • K. Smith 

Baby Signs – Talk to Your Baby 

Before Your Baby Can Talk! 

Babies have a lot to say, even before they can 

actually speak. Baby Signs are simple gestures 

that allow babies and toddlers to communicate 

what they see, what they need, and 

even how they feel. Research has shown that 

using Baby Signs decreases frustration and 

tantrums and helps your baby talk sooner. 

Learn how you can teach your family a new 

way to communicate for increased understanding 

and improved relationships. Your 

class fee includes a textbook that will help 

you take home what you learn in class. 

NOTE: Contact Lifelong Learning directly 

at 269-965-4134 for “couple” pricing. One 

person from couple will register at the $69 

price and the second person’s information 

(name/address/birth date/phone) must be 


Thursdays • 11/29/11-12/6/11 • 6-8 pm • 

$39 (single) $69 (couple) (includes text) 

SIGN C10C-01 (single) SIGN C10C-02 (couple) 

• X. McKay 

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FITNESS 

Fitness 

Hiking for Fun & Fitness 

Do you enjoy walking or hiking outdoors, 

but are unsure of where to go locally? Do 

you love being out in nature? This class will 

introduce you to local trails that are available 

at no charge to the public. We are lucky 

to live in an area rich with public lands and 

private reserves that are open to the public, 

but many of them are unknown. Each week 

you will hike approximately 2.5 to 4 miles on 

one of these local trails, and we’ll even stop 

occasionally to identify regional plants or 

animals and share our experience in nature. 

The goal is to make hiking, which is a great 

way to stay active and get exercise, both fun 

and entertaining. Your instructor has over 30 

years of hiking experience, a degree in wildlife 

biology and is a former National Park 

Ranger. NOTE: Contact Lifelong Learning 

directly at 269-965-4134 for “couple” pricing. 

One person from couple will register at 

the $99 price and the second person’s information 

(name/address/birthdate/phone) 

must be provided at that time. Also, the 

first class will be held at KCC’s Regional 

Manufacturing Technology Center, 405 Hill 

Brady Road, Battle Creek, and each following 

week you’ll meet at the designated trailhead. 

And, we’ve selected new trails for fall so it’s 

not a repeat of last semester. No class on 

10/1/11. 

Saturdays • 9/24/11-10/29/11 • 10 am-12 pm • 

$59 (single) $99 (couple) 

LFIT C89A-01 (single) LFIT C89A-02 (couple) 

• R. Kroes 

Hiking for Increased Fitness 

Are you ready to take your hiking hobby to the 

next level? Have you wondered if you could 

hike year-round to maintain your fitness 

levels? If the answer is yes, then you're ready 

for the next step in your hiking program. It's 

time to start training like you mean it and this 

new class will take you on more challenging 

trails that cover more distance and increase 

your fitness level. Enjoy the beauty of nature 

year-round while experiencing yourself as the 

strong, healthy, vibrant person you know you 

are. Invest in yourself and your health—hike 

for fitness with your experienced instructor. 

NOTE: You should have hiking experience 

and be in good shape or have taken the 

Hiking for Fun & Fitness class prior to this 

one. The first class will be held at KCC’s 

Regional Manufacturing Technology Center, 

405 Hill Brady Road, Battle Creek, and each 

following week you’ll meet at the designated 

trailhead. 

Saturdays • 11/5/11-11/19/11 • 10 am-12 pm • 

$39 

LFIT C89A-11 • R. Kroes 

Best Deal! Sign up for both Hiking 

classes for only $79 

Saturdays • 9/24/11-11/19/11 • 10 am-12 pm • $79 

LFIT C89A-19 • R. Kroes 

Autumn Yoga & Walking 

Meditation 

The changing colors of trees, blooms, grasses 

and migration of wildlife are at the very 

heart of observing autumn in Michigan. 

Battle Creek's beautiful Woodland Park, its 

wetlands, woods, rolling hills and meadows 

are the perfect place for guided walking 

meditation, silent contemplation and even 

outdoor yoga. Explore the sights, sounds 

and silence of these unique settings throughout 

the changes of early autumn to late fall. 

Yoga and meditation teacher, Becky Porter, 

will guide you in these fresh air experiences. 

Three separate walks are scheduled on 10/1, 

10/22 and 11/19. For the first walk, meet 

at the Helmer Road entrance of Woodland 

Park and we’ll explore the hillsides, forest, 

broad circling paths of meadows, and woodland 

ponds in a guided walking meditation. 

Bring an umbrella, a walking stick, dress for 

the weather and wear comfortable shoes or 

boots as we’ll walk snow, rain or shine. 

Saturdays • 10/1/11, 10/22/11 & 11/19/11 • 

10-11:30 am • $25 

YOGA C89B-01 • B. Porter 


fitness 

A Sane Insanity Circuit Training 

Workout 

This is an intense workout for the serious 

exerciser based upon the current style of 

P90X and the Insanity series. However, we've 

put the sanity back in with regard to safety 

and intensity level. Great music will find 

you doing the Heisman, the Jack Squats, the 

Suicides and many other breath-taking and 

muscle building moves. You'll see the quick 

change in your strength and endurance and 

feel like a star athlete. And talk about the 

calorie burning! This workout will get you 

started down the path of having a lean and 

strong body. You don't need any equipment 

but be sure to bring your water bottle and a 

towel, there's definitely a sweat alert associated 

with this workout! 

Mondays & Wednesdays • 10/3/11-10/19/11 • 

5:30-6:15 pm • $39 

LFIT C89A-03 • C. Luts 

Pilates: Level 1 - Beginning 

Designed for the novice participant, this 

course focuses on the basic principles and 

movements of Pilates. During this mat work 

class, movement quality and breathing are 

emphasized. Exercises are modified to suit 

your needs and abilities, regardless of age 

or gender. The benefits are core stability 

and body balance; increased flexibility and 

mobility; stronger abdominals and better 

posture; relief of pain and tension; stronger, 

longer, leaner muscles. Please wear loose 

fitting clothing. Bring a yoga mat and towel. 

Tuesdays • 10/4/11-10/25/11 • 6-7 pm • $35 

LFIT C89A-04 • A. Lauer 

Pilates: Level 2 – Intermediate 

You must have comfortably mastered the 

fundamentals of Pilates and be ready to move 

at a faster, more challenging pace for this 

class. The emphasis in this series will be on 

balance, coordination, flexibility, technique, 

tone, alignment, and the mind-body connection. 

Pilates will strengthen and lengthen your 

muscles and we’ll focus on the “Powerhouse” 

or core of the body. Please wear loose fitting 

clothing. Bring a yoga mat and towel. 

Tuesdays • 11/1/11-11/22/11 • 6-7 pm • $35 


Best Deal! Sign up for both Pilates 

Classes! 

Tuesdays • 10/4/11-11/22/11 • 6-7 pm • $59 


Gentle Yoga for Increased 

Flexibility 

Treat yourself to the relaxation experience 

of a lifetime! Hatha Yoga is a gentle 

approach to health, integrating body/mind/ 

spirit while releasing accumulated stress and 

tension. You will experience pre-yoga warmups, 

yoga postures, meditation, and breathing 

exercises. Learn to elicit the relaxation 

response and incorporate yoga into your 

daily life. Benefits include better energy, flexibility, 

strength, balance, stress release and 

immune system response. Wear loose fitting 

clothing to class and bring a blanket and 

pillow. Instructor Becky Porter has practiced 

yoga for many years and she’s ready to help 

you relax, increase your flexibility and ease 

all your stress away. NOTE: Class will be 

held at the Holistic Health Center, 181 North 

Avenue, Battle Creek. 

Thursdays • 10/6/11-10/20/11 • 6:30-8 pm • $39 


Zumba ® Fitness Workout 

Learn the latest workout that has the exercise 

world burning up! This hot Latin and 

Caribbean exercise works your core and gets 

your heart pumping. If you want to tone 

your body while having fun, then join us for 

a routine of high energy movement while 

working out to beautiful rhythmic Salsa, 

Cumbia, Reggae, and Merengue music. If 

you want to have fun and be happy while 

burning calories and sculpting your body, 

join this class today! Please wear comfortable 

clothing and bring water to class. 

Thursdays • 10/20/11-11/17/11 • 5:45-6:30 pm 

• $39 

LFIT C89A-07 • C. Valkema 





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FITNESS 

Self Defense: Be Ready for 

Anything! 

Did you know that confidence, common 

sense and a little education are the best 

tools to have in your "self defense tool kit?" 

Anyone can be the target of an attack, but not 

everyone has to become a victim. This class 

approaches everyday life with the common 

sense tools that not only help you out daily 

but can also be utilized in a self defense 

situation. It will help build confidence, one 

of the first steps to successful avoidance 

of being targeted as a victim, and it will 

give you some new knowledge that can add 

that little extra surprise should a situation 

escalate beyond the avoidance stage. Both 

men and women want to be safe! Likewise, 

both men and women want to help their 

boyfriends, girlfriends, husbands, wives, 

sisters, brothers and friends be safe. Grab 

a friend (after all.... it’s only practice!) and 

come have fun while you learn to protect 

yourself and keep yourself from becoming 

a victim! NOTE: Contact Lifelong Learning 


One person from couple will register at the 

$39 price and the second person’s information 

(name/address/birthdate/phone) must 

be provided at that time. 

Monday • 10/24/11 • 6-8 pm • $25 (single) $39 

(couple) 

LFIT C89A-08 (single) LFIT C89A-09 (couple) 

• J. Crapo 

Feldenkrais Method: Awareness 

through Movement 

The cornerstone of any exercise program 

should provide you with greater range of 

motion and noticeable physical relaxation. 

In this class you will be guided verbally by 

your instructor through a series of gentle 

movements designed to make moving easier, 

improve posture and coordination, increase 

flexibility and relieve physical discomfort 

and pain. The Feldenkrais Method can help 

you reach a deeper level of relaxation while 

creating extra energy in your body. Plus, 

easier movement means greater comfort 

performing everyday activities. This class is 

for adults who are able to get up and down 

from the floor with little or no assistance. 

Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. 

NOTE: Class is held at the Holistic Health 

Center, 181 North Avenue, Battle Creek. 

Wednesdays • 10/26/11-11/9/11 • 6-7 pm • $25 

LFIT C89A-10 • J. Deal 

Boot Camp Battle Creek: Kick It 

Up a Notch! 

Wondered what this Boot Camp Battle Creek 

thing is? Well, wonder no more! In this 

5-week boot camp you'll discover how less 

time working out can equal more results. 

We guarantee this is the best butt-kicking 

workout you've ever experienced and you'll 

burn twice the fat in half the time. Learn the 

moves that work, gain strength and tone your 

entire body in this straightforward workout 

that kicks it up a notch and takes your fitness 

to the next level! NOTE: This class is held at 

Troy Hugget's Fitness Pros, 395 South Shore 

Dr., Battle Creek. 

Wednesdays • 11/2/11-11/30/11 • 6:30-7 pm • $39 

LFIT C89A-18 • T. Huggett 

Fight Stress with Yoga for Deep 

Relaxation 

The approaching holiday season can be very 

stressful, and with work, family, and social 

obligations it can feel overwhelming. This 

restorative yoga class is designed to give 

you a peaceful vacation from your busy life. 

If you suffer from stress, insomnia, lack of 

energy or depression you can benefit from 

this class. We’ll practice simple breath awareness 

in supportive yoga poses to help release 

deep tension. As tension dissolves you’ll feel 

refreshed, renewed and balanced. Join us to 

nourish and nurture your body, mind and 

spirit. NOTE: Class is held at the Holistic 

Health Center, 181 North Avenue, Battle 

Creek. 

Thursdays • 11/3/11-11/17/11 • 6:30-8 pm • $39 


Fusion Fitness: Yoga + Pilates 

Encompassing the flexibility, meditative 

elements of yoga with the muscle strengthening 

and toning of Pilates, our new fusion 

fitness class will not only leave you looking 

your best but will improve your posture, 

strengthen your body and spine and act as 


FITNESS 

a release valve against stress build up. It’s 

a cross between yoga and Pilates and you 

can get long, get strong and get lean in this 

class! This non-impact class begins with a 

gentle yoga-based warm-up and progresses 

to a Pilates-based core conditioning program. 

Join us to experience this gentle, yet challenging 

workout. Please wear comfortable clothing 

and bring a yoga mat and towel to class. 

Tuesdays • 11/29/11-12/20/11 • 6-7 pm • $39 


Toning with Troy: Great Glutes and 

Thighs 

OK, so maybe you don’t want to wear a thong 

at the beach, but wouldn’t it be nice to have 

your rear-end be a little more shapely, a tad 

bit higher and firmer? Join Troy as he takes 

you through the moves that work on the 

part of the body that many women find the 

most challenging to get in shape. The largest 

muscle in our body, the gluteus maximus, 

can benefit quickly if you’re doing the right 

exercises and Troy’s ready to share those with 

you! Wear comfortable workout clothes and 

bring a bottle of water. 

Thursday • 12/1/11 • 6-7 pm • $19 


Toning with Troy: Amazing 

Abdominals! 

Every muscle in your body relies on your abs, 

hips, and lower back—also known as your 

core. In this fast-paced exercise class you’ll 

focus on moves that will help you strengthen 

your core, flatten your abs, and strengthen 

your back muscles, and we’re not talking 

about sit-ups and crunches. You’ll definitely 

work up a sweat in this class, so come dressed 

for a workout and bring your bottle of water 

too! 

Thursday • 12/8/11 • 6-7 pm • $19 


Toning with Troy: Get Arms Like 

Michelle Obama’s! 

Do you want to have your arms look like the 

awesome arms that everyone in the nation is 

obsessing over? In this one night class you 

will learn the right exercises to snag the same 

results. You will learn the moves that make 

those sculpted arms fit and famous. With a 

set of hand weights and an exercise band, 

you can easily repeat this exercise routine 

in the privacy of your own home. If you 

want lean and balanced triceps, biceps and 

shoulders before those holiday office parties 

or a holiday trip to someplace warmer than 

Michigan, then join this class! Please wear 

comfortable clothing and bring a set of 5-8 

lb. dumbbells (whatever is most comfortable 

for you) along with any type of exercise band 

or tubing. 

Thursday • 12/15/11 • 6-7 pm • $19 


Best Deal: Total Body Workout 

with Troy 

Join us every Thursday for three weeks and 

learn a total body workout that you can keep 

doing at home to look fit and fabulous! 

Thursdays • 12/1/11-12/15/11 • 6-7 pm • $49 


Cross-Country Skiing for 

Beginners 

Do you have cross-country skis languishing 

in the garage because you never learned how 

to use them? Or, perhaps you love outdoor 

winter activities and are looking to try something 

new and fun? Bring your cross-country 

skis and poles to this class and you’ll learn 

the basic movements along with techniques 

for vitally important tactics such as stopping 

and turning. Once you’ve mastered the basics 

you’ll be ready to go off and explore the great 

white open at a designated trail the second 

and third week of class. Cross-country skiing 

is a great way to stay in shape during our 

long, cold winters plus, it’s something that 

you can do your whole life! NOTE: Bring 

your equipment and dress for the weather 

because this class is held outdoors. Your first 

class session will begin at KCC's Regional 

Manufacturing Technology Center, 405 Hill 

Brady Rd., Battle Creek. 

Saturdays • 12/3/11-12/17/11 • 12-2 pm • $29 

LFIT C89A-17 • C. Curtis 


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HEALTHY & HOLISTIC LIVING 

Healthy & Holistic Living 

Create an Angel Board 

Join us to create a unique board designed 

as a gift or as a tool for contacting your 

own angels and guides. You'll experience 

a meditative exercise to put you in touch 

with your angels and then you'll work with 

professional wood burning tools to create a 

one-of-a-kind design. What have you been 

longing to ask your guides or angels? After 

this fun and creative class you'll have a new 

way to connect and discover the answers to 

your questions. 

Tuesday • 9/27/11 • 6-8:30 pm • $29 (includes 

materials) 

HOLV C10A-01 • C. Ray 


This certification workshop is for anyone 

interested in learning natural stress reduction 

and healing techniques for themselves 

or for assisting others. The word Reiki is 

made of two Japanese words—Rei which 

means “God’s wisdom or the Higher Power” 

and Ki which is “life force energy.” Reiki 

treats the whole person and is beneficial to 

body, mind, spirit and emotions. Join us to 

learn the history of Reiki, Reiki hand positions 

for self and others, the different uses 

for Reiki, State regulations concerning the 

professional practice of Reiki, and extensive 

in-class practice to develop your skills. 

NOTE: Class size is limited to 12 participants 

to ensure quality of personalized training, so 

please register early. 

Saturday • 10/1/11 • 10 am-5 pm • $175 

(includes text) 

HOLV C10A-02 • P. Nahikian 

Autumn Yoga & Walking 

Meditation 

The changing colors of trees, blooms, grasses 

and migration of wildlife are at the very 

heart of observing autumn in Michigan. 

Battle Creek's beautiful Woodland Park, its 

wetlands, woods, rolling hills and meadows 

are the perfect place for guided walking 

meditation, silent contemplation and even 

outdoor yoga. Explore the sights, sounds 

and silence of these unique settings throughout 

the changes of early autumn to late fall. 

Yoga and meditation teacher, Becky Porter, 

will guide you in these fresh air experiences. 

Three separate walks are scheduled on 10/1, 

10/22 and 11/19. For the first walk, meet 

at the Helmer Road entrance of Woodland 

Park and we’ll explore the hillsides, forest, 

broad circling paths of meadows, and woodland 

ponds in a guided walking meditation. 

Bring an umbrella, a walking stick, dress for 

the weather and wear comfortable shoes or 

boots as we’ll walk snow, rain or shine. 

Saturdays • 10/1/11, 10/22/11 & 11/19/11 • 

10-11:30 am • $25 


Understand the Power of 

Self-Healing 

Join us to explore the connection between 

mind, body and spirit and how that connection 

can result in health or "dis-ease". We'll 

share how these connections manifest in the 

body and experience techniques for releasing 

negativity for improved daily living. 

This class is not intended to provide cures; 

however, it can aid and complement Western 

medicine and promote a sense of overall 

health and well-being. 

Wednesday • 10/5/11 • 6-8:30 pm • $29 



Did you know that your brain and not 

your hand actually controls how your write? 





your personality and character makeup— 

and it reveals everyone else’s too. In this 

hands-on class you will be learning the 

“Instant Analysis” method where anyone can 

be analyzed in a few minutes. Bring samples 

of your own, your friends and co-workers, or 




materials) 




Just Say No! Without the Guilt Trip 

It’s happened to all of us at one point or 

another…you know, that moment when 

someone asks for your help and even though 

you’re swamped and stressed you still say, 

“Sure, I can do that for you.” If you’ve ever 

felt like you can’t take on any more tasks or 

duties, and yet are unable to tell someone 

“no”, then this is the class for you! Explore 

why saying “no” to someone can be so difficult 

and learn the tools and techniques you 

can use to overcome always saying “yes.” 

You will enjoy your family, your friends, and 

your life even more when you can say “no” 

without guilt or regret. This workshop will 

give you the tools you need…just say “yes” 

to this class! 

Tuesday • 10/11/11 • 6-9 pm • $39 


Explore the Raw Food Trend with 

Tasty Cuisine 

Does the prospect of entering the world of 

raw food cuisine seem inviting yet intimidating? 

Eating raw is not a new practice; 

however, eating raw foods that are enticing, 

exciting and easy to make is a novel concept. 

Join us to learn step-by-step all the tools you 

will need to embark on your own rewarding 

raw food adventure where heat is out and 

taste is in. Getting the recommended nine 

servings of fruits and vegetables a day has 

never been so delicious and easy! Workshop 

fee includes all food items, recipes and tasting 

samples. 

Wednesday • 10/12/11 • 6-8 pm • $39 

COOK C10A-01 • D. Inman 

Meet Your Spirit Guide 

Have you ever watched Sylvia Browne, the 

psychic, on TV or read one of her books? 

She says that we all have spirit guides; highly 

evolved spirits who will serve us, but will 

never assist without being asked. Are you 

ready to ask your guides for help? In this 

unique workshop you will discover how you 

can connect to your individual spirit guides. 

You’ll discuss the idea of spirit guides and 

learn what you might expect in your first 

meeting. Then, after entering a relaxed state 

you’ll experience a guided meditation that 

will introduce you to your spirit guide. Your 

guides will never lead you astray or cause 

you to do anything negative or destructive, 

there is no danger in this introduction. Please 

bring a pillow and blanket for your comfort 

during the guided meditation. 

Wednesday • 10/12/11 • 6-8:30 pm • $29 


Make Your Own Tarot Deck 

If you've always enjoyed the tarot or taken 

any of our tarot reading classes you won't 

want to miss this fun, new class. This 

wonderful divination experience allows you 

to put your own energy into a wonderful 

set of Tarot cards! You will create 78 cards 

on a glossy coated professional blank deck. 

You'll experience a meditation designed to 

connect you with your guides and your own 

intuitive nature. After that we'll go through 

the meaning of each Tarot card to inspire 

you. No previous art classes are necessary, 

just come and tap into your own inspired 

creativity as you design your very own Tarot 

deck that you will use and treasure forever! 


materials) 


Get a Hobby! 

• Off the Hook: Beginning Crochet 

• Family Roots: Beginning Genealogy 

• Cross Country Skiing 

• Drawing Basics for Beginners 

• Learn to Play the Harmonica 

• Digital Photography Basics 

• Instant Piano (for Hopelessly Busy People) 

• Design a Wire Wrap Ring 


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Herbal Health Care: How to Take 

Care of Yourself & Your Family 

Naturally 

The costs of health care keep rising and 

millions of Americans cannot afford to go 

to the doctor when they're not feeling well. 

In this new class you'll discover how easy, 

and inexpensive, treating common illnesses 

can be when you take a natural approach. 

We'll discuss herbal supplements that 

support day-to-day health and immunity, 

why herbal remedies work differently for 

different people and we'll discuss the differences 

between home remedies like Grandma 

used and alternative medicine. NOTE: This 

workshop is offered for information only and 

is not meant to replace any medical diagnosis 

or treatment. 

Tuesday • 10/18/11 • 6-9 pm • $29 


In Your Dreams: Dream 

Interpretation Basics 

According to the National Sleep Foundation, 

the average American gets six hours and 40 

minutes of sleep a night; isn’t it ironic that 

at night, when you let go of reality, your 

dreams try to awaken you to what you are 

overlooking in your life? Join us to learn how 

to remember and document your dreams. 

Then we’ll look at the meaning of your 

dreams and how you can use the information 

your subconscious presents to you during 

your sleeping hours to improve your health, 

relationships and career, and deepen your 

spirituality. Dreams are the language of the 

soul; what are yours telling you? 

Thursday • 10/20/11 • 6-8 pm • $19 


Tea Leaf Reading for Beginners 

Are you ready to be the person everyone 

wants to talk to at the party? With a cup of 

freshly brewed tea you can indulge in an 

age-old custom that brings deep relaxation, 

healthful rejuvenation and a sense of wonder 

at what the tea leaves reveal. Join us to learn 

how to interpret tea-leaf patterns in a just a 

few simple steps! You’ll get to experience a 

tea-leaf reading in addition to exploring the 

symbols and their meanings. This interesting 

new class will prepare you to dress up as a 

fortune teller and have loads of fun at your 

next Halloween party! What do you see in 

your future? 

Tuesday • 10/25/11 • 6-8 pm • $19 


Gluten Free Cooking 

The gluten-free diet is a new nutritional 

buzzword to promote the health of the intestines, 

but for many people it’s not a choice… 

it’s a lifestyle. If you’ve been told to avoid 

gluten containing foods then you’ve come to 

realize that it can be a challenge. In this class 

we’ll demonstrate a variety of recipes that are 

tasty and gluten-free. No longer will you be 

confused by the need to eat gluten free, and 

we’re here to show you how. Workshop fee 

includes all food items, recipes and tasting 

samples. 

Wednesday • 10/26/11 • 6-8 pm • $39 

COOK C10E-01 • D. Inman 

Feldenkrais Method: Awareness 

through Movement 

The cornerstone of any exercise program 

should provide you with greater range of 

motion and noticeable physical relaxation. 

In this class you will be guided verbally by 

your instructor through a series of gentle 

movements designed to make moving easier, 

improve posture and coordination, increase 

flexibility and relieve physical discomfort and 

pain. The Feldenkrais Method can help you 

reach a deeper level of relaxation while creating 

extra energy in your body. Plus, easier 

movement means greater comfort performing 

everyday activities. This class is for adults 



who are able to get up and down from the 

floor with little or no assistance. Please wear 

loose, comfortable clothing. NOTE: Class is 

held at the Holistic Health Center, 181 North 

Avenue, Battle Creek. 

Wednesdays • 10/26/11-11/9/11 • 6-7 pm • $25 

LFIT C89A-10 • J. Deal 

Develop Your Psychic Awareness 

Everyone has psychic ability, but often we 

only access it in bits and flashes. In this class 

you’ll discover specific techniques that will 

expand your awareness of your own psychic 

language along with exercises you can do 

at home to heighten and strengthen your 

sensitivity to these gifts. You’ll discover the 

importance of grounding and how to do it, 

as well as several ways you can protect your 

personal space to keep you in control of your 

psychic experiences. 

Wednesday • 11/2/11 • 6-8:30 pm • $29 


Aura Reading & Protection 

Everyone has one, and even though it’s not 

always readily visible it is the energy that 

surrounds you. In this fun and interactive 

workshop you will learn techniques and 

practice viewing auras. You will learn how to 

strengthen and control your own aura and 

why it is so important to your personal well 

being. Plus, you will begin learning how to 

read auras! Then we’ll take it a step further 

and learn how to protect your personal space 

and safe guard your aura by using several 

techniques and tools. You have worked so 

hard to keep your energy up, never let outside 

influences knock it down again! 

Wednesday • 11/9/11 • 6-8:30 pm • $29 


Best Deal! Take both Develop 

Your Psychic Awareness and Aura 

Reading for only $49 

Wednesdays • 11/2/11-11/9/11 • 6-8:30 pm • $49 






Fight Stress with Yoga for Deep 

Relaxation 

The approaching holiday season can be very 

stressful, and with work, family, and social 

obligations it can feel overwhelming. This 

restorative yoga class is designed to give 

you a peaceful vacation from your busy life. 

If you suffer from stress, insomnia, lack of 

energy or depression you can benefit from 

this class. We’ll practice simple breath awareness 

in supportive yoga poses to help release 

deep tension. As tension dissolves you’ll feel 

refreshed, renewed and balanced. Join us to 

nourish and nurture your body, mind and 

spirit. NOTE: Class is held at the Holistic 

Health Center, 181 North Avenue, Battle 

Creek. 

Thursdays • 11/3/11-11/17/11 • 6:30-8 pm • $39 


Nine Segment Buddhist Breathing 

You can relieve stress through a simple breath 

technique called Nine Segment Buddhist 

Breathing. The practice of this qigong is to 

focus one’s mind on the breath to assist in 

eliminating all other thoughts during meditation. 

This form belongs to the practice of 

Tantric Buddhist cultivation and originated 

in Tibet. Join us as you learn to focus on 

the breath while directing your energy in a 

methodical order through three pathways in 

the body. By doing this you will enter into a 

state of calmness. Continued practice of Nine 

Segment Buddhist Breathing will purify your 

body and take you on a path towards enlightening 

realizations. 

Monday • 11/7/11 • 6-7 pm • $19 

HOLV C10A-11 • J. Crapo 

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Living On Purpose: Discover the 

Life You Were Meant to Live 

What on earth am I here for? Do you ask 

yourself this question, yet haven’t discovered 

the answer? If you're sick of settling for the 

status quo of your life, if you're demoralized 

by default decision making, or living by rote, 

then this class is for you! Uncover your life's 

purpose and learn to infuse your life with 

intentionality so your future success is a 

certainty, rather than accidental. Under the 

guidance of a trained life coach, you will leave 

this workshop ready to rewrite your life's 

possibilities, both personally and professionally. 

You can live the life you were born to live; 

join us to discover how! 

Tuesday • 11/22/11 • 6-8 pm • $25 

PDEV C10A-02 • K. Smith 

Past Life Meditation 

Have you ever experienced that sensation 

of deja`vu when meeting someone new or 

traveling to a place you've never been before? 

Some people are simply curious about past 

lives while others want to know why they 

have so many challenges in this life. In this 

class you’ll relax and journey through a meditation 

that may take you across oceans or 

distant lands to help you figure out your past 

lives; no worries, the meditation is a safe, 

protected process designed to help you tap 

into your subconscious mind. Your instructor 

promises that you'll be surprised by what 

you learn, without even saying a word about 

yourself. Don’t miss this chance to learn more 

about why you are the way you are today. 

This could be a very rewarding and enjoyable 

experience that you will never forget! 

Tuesday • 11/29/11 • 6-8 pm • $19 


Archangel Connection 

We've been told our angels are all around us 

and that we can call on them any time, yet 

how do we know whom to call and whether 

or not they have visited us? In this new workshop 

you will get to learn about five of the 

Archangels, their specific areas of expertise, 

and come to know their vibration through 

a guided meditation. Please bring a small 

pillow, blanket and wear comfortable clothing. 

Wednesday • 11/30/11 • 6-8:30 pm • $29 


Healthy Living: Body, Mind & Spirit 

Have you ever felt lethargic, tired, overwhelmed 

and just plain confused? You 

shouldn’t have to live that way! Join us to 

gain a new understanding of the connection 

between our body, mind and spirit and how 

all three can work together for a better you. 

We’ll explore nutrition and how the foods 

you eat affect how you feel, you'll discover 

easy ways to get your body moving every 

day for increased energy, and focus on how 

our connection to our thoughts and sense of 

spirituality influence our daily lives. Join us 

and begin your journey to create a natural 

and healthy lifestyle! 

Monday • 12/5/11 • 6-8 pm • $19 

HOLV C10A-15 • P. Grigowski 

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ARTS & CRAFTS 

Arts & Crafts 

Drawing Basics for the Beginner 

Anyone can learn to draw! All that is 

required is enough courage to pick up the 

pencil! Drawing is the basis for all fine art 

forms. This beginner class focuses on line, 

shape, value, texture, proportion and negative 

space. Join us to try a fun, right-brained 

approach to developing your drawing skills! 

NOTE: Please bring a 9”x12" spiral or hardbound 

sketchbook, an Ebony pencil and 

sharpener, and a kneaded eraser. Additional 

supplies will be provided by your instructor. 

Thursdays • 9/22/11-10/20/11 • 5:30-8 pm • $49 

DRAW C10A-01 • G. Suess-Brandow 

Mixed Media Drawing 

Mixed media drawing is designed to help 

you take your creative talents to a new level. 

This fun class explores a variety of alternative 

artistic mediums while you continue 

to broaden your drawing and design skills. 

You'll learn new and interesting ways to 

express yourself in a supportive atmosphere. 

The personalized instruction will 

help sharpen your abilities and give you the 

confidence you need to explore new territory 

in drawing and image making. Bring the 

drawing supplies you already own to the first 

class, and we'll discuss what else you might 

need at our first class session. 

Mondays • 11/7/11-11/28/11 • 6-8 pm • $49 

DRAW C10A-02 • V. VanAmeyden 

Best Deal! Both Beginning 

Drawing & Mixed Media Drawing 

See dates & times above • $79 

Having Fun with Watercolors: 

Landscape & Seascape 

Have you thought about painting a landscape 

in watercolor, but just didn’t know where to 

start? Then this class is designed with you 

in mind! We will begin by learning various 

watercolor techniques to paint trees, skies, 

water, etc., and then we'll progress to painting 

a landscape or seascape of your choice. 

Plenty of examples will be provided and we’ll 


experiment with other water based mediums 

as well. Your instructor has over 20 years of 

experience with watercolor painting and is a 

member of the Watercolor Society of Artists. 

No experience is necessary. NOTE: A materials 

list of items to bring to the first class 

will be provided prior to class. Please bring 

photos or pictures to use for inspiration. 

Wednesdays • 9/28/11-11/2/11 • 6-8 pm • $49 

CRFT C10P-01 • J. Dempsey 

Terrariums are Hot, Hot, Hot! 

Indoor plants bring living warmth to any 

decor, and in this new workshop you'll 

learn the basics of creating a self-supporting, 

miniature landscape inside a glass container. 

For any gardener who has spent the dull 

winter months longing for the scent of 

warm earth, this tabletop garden will bring 

summer's bounty. And, if your green thumb 

is not really green, you'll enjoy the fact that 

a terrarium, once it's created, can exist on 

its own without care. You can enjoy the 

dazzling results year-round, and it's easier 

to care for than a pet rock! Please bring a 

glass container with a sealing top (like a large 

Mason jar) and we’ll provide all the other 

materials. 

Wednesday • 9/28/11 • 6-8 pm • $39 (includes 

materials) 

HOME C13G-01 • D. Inman 

Design a Fairie Necklace 

If you have ever believed in a world beyond 

the everyday, this is the class to help you 

connect to the enchanted world of fairies. 

We'll explore the myths and legends around 

the origins and existence of fairies and then 

using clay, glitter and other materials you'll 

create your own fairie necklace. Your fee 

includes all the materials you'll need to 

create your spritely, magick necklace. 

Tuesday • 10/4/11 • 6-7:30 pm • $19 (includes 

materials) 

CRFT C10J-01 • C. Ray 

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ARTS & CRAFTS 

Off the Hook: Beginning Crochet 

Don’t know how to hold a crochet hook? 

Don’t worry; this class is the perfect place to 

get started. You will learn the basics of chain 

stitch, single, and double crochet techniques. 

You will complete two small projects as you 

learn how to start the chain, fasten off, turn 

chains, and work in both rows and rounds. 

Please bring a size H crochet hook and a 

skein of good quality worsted weight cotton 

yarn in a light color. 

Mondays • 10/10/11-10/24/11 • 6-8 pm • $39 

CRFT C10Y-01 • K. Dunham 

Knitting for Beginners 

Get your knit together! It’s not just for 

grannies anymore! Let Kassie Dunham, a 

seasoned “knitologist”, show you the basics of 

the fine art of knitting. In this introductory 

class you will learn how to choose needles 

and yarn; two methods of casting on stitches; 

the knit, purl, garter, ribbing, stockinet and 

reverse stockinet stitches; plus how to read 

patterns. Each week you’ll complete a small 

project as you learn and apply these techniques. 

Whether it’s been years since you 

wielded a needle or if you’ve never knitted a 

stitch, you’ll want to start right now in this 

fun and engaging class. Please bring a pair 

of size 8 straight knitting needles and a lightcolored 

skein of quality worsted weight yarn 

to class. 

Wednesdays • 10/26/11-11/16/11 • 6-8 pm • $39 

CRFT C10Y-02 • K. Dunham 

Digital Photography Basics 

Tired of cutting off the top of your friends’ 

heads in pictures? Designed for beginning 

digital photographers, this class is filled with 

tips and tricks to help you take better photographs. 

You’ll learn the basic technology that 

all cameras use, and you’ll receive helpful 

information on exposure and lighting. You'll 

also explore strategies for taking excellent 

photos in all types of situations, including 

portraiture, landscape, macro and still-life. 

Bring your camera with you to class. 

Thursdays • 11/3/11-12/1/11 • 6-8 pm • $49 

COMP C14A-02 • T. Wyckoff 

Design a Wire Wrap Ring 

Leave this workshop with a stylish, originally 

designed and handcrafted ring that might 

make you consider getting more involved in 

jewelry design. You'll learn about a variety 

of semi-precious gems and stones and the 

energy they carry. You'll be able to select the 

stone you prefer from our wide collection 

and then learn to use a wire wrap technique 

to create your very own and uniquely "you" 

ring. We'll share our tools and wire for this 

design, and you'll discover everything you 

need to know to make your own jewelry in 

the future including the three most important 

tools needed, types of wire, and styles of 

wrapping. Your class fee includes materials 

for one ring. 

Tuesday • 11/15/11 • 6-9 pm •$35 (includes 

materials) 

CRFT C10J-02 • C. Ray 

Get Healthy – Be Happy 

Join us for classes and 

workshops designed for 

healthy eating and living. 

Healthy & Holistic Living – p. 14 

Fitness – p. 10 

Cooking & Wine – p. 22 


ARTS & CRAFTS 

Herbal Gifts for the Holidays 

Gifts from the heart are often gifts made with 

your own two hands, and in this workshop 

you’ll learn a variety of ways to use herbs and 

essential oils to make gifts for those special 

people in your life. We’ll start out by discussing 

(and sharing) some tasty foods that can 

be packaged as gifts. This will be followed 

by ideas for using essential oils to make bath 

sachets, body oils, bath salts and more. We’ll 

even have ideas for gifts for your pets. You’ll 

make two items to take home, along with 

recipes for many more. Oh, and gifts from 

the heart can be easy on the pocketbook, too! 

Wednesday • 11/30/11 • 6-8 pm • $39 

CRFT C10G-02 • D. Inman 

Knitting a Fashion Scarf 

Scarves are hotter than ever! Scarves are 

quick to make, great to give as gifts and are 

the perfect way to use up extra yarn. One 

caution: Scarf knitting is addictive; once you 

start you cannot stop. Join our favorite knitting 

instructor as you create a beautiful lace 

pattern scarf! Please bring a pair of size 15 

straight knitting needles (or circular needles 

if you prefer) and approximately 270 yards 

of a mohair, mohair-type or mohair-look 

yarn for the scarf. NOTE: Contact Lifelong 

Learning directly at 269-965-4134 for 

“couple” pricing. One person from couple 

will register at the $39 price and the second 

person’s information (name/address/birth 

date/phone) must be provided at that time. 

Saturday • 12/3/11 • 10 am-1 pm • $25 (single) 

$39 (couple) 

CRFT C10Y-03 (single) CRFT C10Y-04 

(couple) • K. Dunham 

Photographing People ONLINE 

Photographing people can be fun, exciting 

and complicated! This course will make 

taking beautiful pictures of adults, children 

and babies simple. After a review of the 

basics, you'll discover the best way to shoot 

faces, repair common problems, and take 

professional portrait and formal group shots. 

You’ll become proficient in action photography, 

and you’ll also learn several fun and 

creative ways to photograph children and 

babies. You’ll even gain expertise in filling 

your photographs with imagery, setting 

moods and creating themes. This course 

will have you well on your way to becoming 

a skilled people photographer. Visit to register. 

New wine & food 

classes for fall! 

Explore the Raw Food Trend with Tasty Cuisine 

Lowfat & Luscious 

Chicken 101: Different Ways with the Same Old Bird 

Crazy for Crepes 

6 Ingredients or Less: Fast and Fun Recipes 

Fondue: Great Food to Dip, Dunk, Savor and Swirl 

Bake Me, I'm Yours: Floral Designs for Cupcakes 

Uncover the Mystery of Perfect Sauces 

Delights from the Sea 


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COOKING & WINE 

Cooking & Wine 

Hearty Fall & Winter Soups 

Now that cooler weather is here, it is time to 

make those rich, hearty soups that can warm 

up your soul. In this demonstration class 

you’ll get countless ideas for soup making. 

From chili options to savory soups, this class 

gives you recipes, tips and the confidence to 

make sensational soups in your own kitchen. 

Workshop fee includes all food items, recipes 

and tasting samples. Bring your appetite— 

we’ll eat our creations! 

Tuesday • 10/4/11 • 6-8 pm • $39 (includes materials) 

COOK C10B-01 • J. Phelps 

He Said Beer, She Said Wine – 

Selections 

It’s time to learn what your partner finds so 

fascinating about their beverage of choice! In 

this fun class you’ll learn how to successfully 

pair both beer and wine with a variety of 

foods. Learn little known secrets, along with 

specific beer and wine recommendations, 

and you’ll soon be able to identify your own 

preferences. Whether a wine enthusiast or a 

beer aficionado, you’ll both find something 

to like in this new tasting experience! 

The class will be held at the Waterfront 

Restaurant, 315 West Columbia Avenue in 

Battle Creek. The fee includes all food and 

beverage items. You must be over 21 to 

register for this class; limit 20 students. 


The Perfect Gift! 

Lifelong Learning classes are the 

perfect gift for the person who has 

everything! 

Call Abbie at 269-965-4134 to order 

your gift certificates. 




(name/address/birthdate/phone) must be 


Monday • 10/10/11 • 6-9 pm • $49 (single) $89 

(couple) 

COOK C10H-01 (single) COOK C10H-02 

(couple) • C. Robbins • Location: Waterfront 

Restaurant 

Explore the Raw Food Trend with 

Tasty Cuisine 

Does the prospect of entering the world of 

raw food cuisine seem inviting yet intimidating? 

Eating raw is not a new practice; 

however, eating raw foods that are enticing, 

exciting and easy to make is a novel concept. 

Join us to learn step-by-step all the tools you 

will need to embark on your own rewarding 

raw food adventure where heat is out and 

taste is in. Getting the recommended nine 

servings of fruits and vegetables a day has 

never been so delicious and easy! Workshop 


samples. 

Wednesday • 10/12/11 • 6-8 pm • $39 

COOK C10A-01 • D. Inman 

Sean’s Surprise: We Don’t Even 

Know What He's Cooking! 

OK, this class shows a lot of trust in the 

creativity and skill of one of our favorite 

chef ’s, Sean Kelly, Executive Chef at Arcadia 

Brewing Company. If you’ve enjoyed Sean’s 

classes before then we invite you to join us 

again; if you’ve never been to one of Sean’s 

cooking classes then you won’t want to miss 

this one! Here’s the plan: Sean’s going to the 

market the day of class and selecting whatever 

looks fresh and tasty; then he’s coming 

to class to prepare dishes for you—mystery 

dishes that’s true, but we guarantee they will 

be delicious! So, if you’re an adventurous 

diner and you enjoy great food you really 

must join us for this brand new approach to 

a cooking class! Workshop fee includes all 

food items, recipes and tasting samples. 

Thursday • 10/13/11 • 5:30-8:30 pm • $45 

COOK C10F-01 • S. Kelly 



Lowfat & Luscious 

If healthy, low-fat food tasted as good as 

the stuff that's bad for us, would anybody 

choose a poor diet? Lowfat food does not 

have to taste like cardboard! In this new 

class we'll discover ways to lower the fat 

and calorie content of your favorite recipes 

while leaving all of the flavor in. Join us to 

sample a variety of dishes that will keep your 

heart healthy and your taste buds happy (oh, 

your bathroom scale might be happier, too). 


and tasting samples. 

Monday • 10/17/11 • 6-8 pm • $39 

COOK C10F-02 • J. Phelps 

Gluten Free Cooking 

The gluten-free diet is a new nutritional 

buzzword to promote the health of the intestines, 

but for many people it’s not a choice… 

it’s a lifestyle. If you’ve been told to avoid 

gluten containing foods then you’ve come to 

realize that it can be a challenge. In this class 

we’ll demonstrate a variety of recipes that are 

tasty and gluten-free. No longer will you be 

confused by the need to eat gluten free, and 

we’re here to show you how. Workshop fee 


samples. 

Wednesday • 10/26/11 • 6-8 pm • $39 

COOK C10E-01 • D. Inman 

Hello Cupcake! Holiday Designs 

for Little Cakes – Designs 

The cupcake has made a comeback! Join 

us and let your creative juices flow as you 

design and decorate these cute little cakes. 

Learn how to decorate cupcakes as we adapt 

cake decorating techniques to these tiny tasty 

treats. We’ll focus our designs on the upcoming 

holidays—Halloween, Thanksgiving, 

Christmas and New Year’s—just imagine the 

smiles you’ll bring to your family and friends. 

We’ll provide everything you need, just bring 

yourself and your willingness to try something 

new and fun. Workshop fee includes all 

food items, recipes and tasting samples. 

Thursday • 10/27/11 • 6-8 pm • $35 

COOK C10C-01 • D. McMillon 

Chicken 101: Different Ways with 

the Same Old Bird 

We love chicken, but after you've baked, 

fried and grilled it...what else is there? Join 

us to experience a variety of new ways to use 

this family favorite including chicken breast 

stuffed with goat cheese and prosciutto, 

Jamaican jerk chicken, and medallions of 

chicken with sun-dried tomato pesto and 

basil cream. Yum, chicken is not just for 

Sunday dinner anymore! 

Tuesday • 11/1/11 • 5:30-8:30 pm • $45 

COOK C10P-01 • S. Kelly 

MAKE 

Music 


Instant Piano & Piano by Ear 

Learn to Play the Mountain Dulcimer 



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Fondue: Great Food to Dip, Dunk, 

Savor and Swirl 

Take a break from the hectic holiday season 

and enjoy a relaxing night relishing amazing 

fondue! In this new class we'll be having 

some "fondue fun" as we explore everything 

from a traditional rich cheese fondue to 

simmered seafoods and meats to sumptuous 

chocolate fondue. Join us and you'll soon see 

why fondue is the perfect comfort food to 

share with friends and family. Workshop fee 


samples. 

Tuesday • 11/8/11 • 6-8 pm • $39 

COOK C10B-02 • J. Phelps 

6 Ingredients or Less: Fast & Fun 

Recipes 

We know you have a million things to do, 

and you don't want to spend the time you do 

have sweating over a hot stove! In this new 

class you'll discover easy and amazing recipes 

for meals that include six ingredients or less. 

Whether you have a family on the go, or you 

just like to keep things simple in the kitchen, 

this class will share recipe ideas for everything 

from using your slow cooker to light 

and healthy dinners. Workshop fee includes 

all food items, recipes and tasting samples. 

Monday • 11/14/11 • 6-8 pm • $39 

COOK C10D-01 • J. Phelps 

Bake Me, I'm Yours: Floral 

Designs for Cupcakes 

Everyone loves a cupcake, but not many 

people have the time or know-how to create 

gourmet masterpieces. Nothing brightens 

up a party or makes a celebration out of an 

everyday gathering like beautifully decorated 

cupcakes, and in this new class you'll learn 

how to prepare a decorating bag, achieve 

correct bag position, color your icing and 

use the star tip and dimensional decorating 

to enhance your little cakes. You'll practice at 

least three new floral designs to create your 

own elegant confections that will impress 

friends and family alike. Whether for a birthday 

party, holiday event, or just because, with 

advice from our expert cake designer you 

will soon be wowing your friends and family 

with beautiful cupcake delights! Workshop 


samples. 

Wednesday • 11/16/11 • 6-9 pm • $45 

COOK C10C-02 • D. McMillon 

Uncover the Mystery of Perfect 

Sauces 

Sauces are to food what icing is to cake— 

some dishes just don’t taste right without 

a delicious sauce to enhance the flavor of 

the food! In this class you’ll learn about the 

various sauce families, from main course 

enhancements to salad dressings and dessert 

sauces. Come experience a classic Béarnaise 

sauce, fruity Raspberry Vinaigrette, a delicious 

tomato basil sauce for pasta, and a 

Grand Marnier/Chambord dessert sauce. 

Your instructor is a certified Chef de Cuisine 

and one of our favorites. Workshop fee 


samples. 

Thursday • 11/17/11 • 5:30-8:30 pm • $45 

COOK C10B-03 • S. Kelly 

Get Ready for the 

Holidays 



First Stress with Yoga for Deep 

Relaxation 


Holiday Floral Arrangement 



Delights from the Sea 

Fresh fish are quick to cook, delicious to 

eat, and very healthy. Learn what to look 

for to identify the freshness of the fish, or 

fillet, and familiarize yourself with different 

cuts of fish, and how to best cook them. In 

the class we will prepare our fish in some of 

the most popular styles, including baking, 

poaching, and grilling. Join us to experience 

wild salmon in green curry broth, rosemary 

tuna and white bean puree, lime marinated 

salmon on potato crisps with lemon confit, 

and roasted mahi-mahi with walnut crust. 


and tasting samples. 

Tuesday • 12/6/11 • 5:30-8:30 pm • $45 

COOK C10P-02 • S. Kelly 

Crazy for Crepes 

Did you know that crepes can be either savory 

or sweet? Join Chef Joanna and demystify the 

crepe! Learn how to make the perfect batter, 

how to swirl the pan to achieve the correct 

form and thickness of the crepe and how 

temperature affects the outcome. In this class 

we will make appetizers, main dishes and 

desserts all using crepes! See for yourself how 

this hoity-toity dish can be an easy weeknight 

supper! 

Thursday • 12/8/11 • 6-8 pm • $39 

COOK C10C-03 • J. Phelps 

Michigan Wine Country Tour 

October is harvest time for the wineries in 

Michigan. In this new class you’ll travel by 

motor coach to three wineries and have a 

chance to tour and taste at each of them. On 

the way, Cecil Robbins, certified sommelier, 

will share his knowledge of wine information 

about the wineries in Michigan and why vintners 

prefer the Southwest Michigan climate. 

We’ll begin with Tabor Hill Winery, nestled 

in the rolling hills of Buchanan, where you’ll 

have a chance to stroll through the vineyard 

and taste a variety of wines made in this midsized 

winery. Tabor Hill Winery has been 

voted “Best of the Region” by the readers of 

Shore Magazine. You can be one of the first 

to try the 2010 vintage! Our next stop is the 

small Hickory Creek Winery. You may have 

tried a sip or two of these wines at the Binder 

Park Zoo’s Corks for Conservation event. 

Hickory Creek has been crafting world class 

wines since August 2006. One of Michigan’s 

smallest wineries, the grapes for their wines 

are grown exclusively off Lake Michigan’s 

eastern shore. Following this tour we’ll stop 

at a local favorite eatery for a light lunch. No 

wine tour would be complete without a stop 

at Michigan’s most famous winery, St. Julian 

Winery. For over 90 years, award-winning 

products have been made at the Paw Paw 

location. Experience a tour and a taste in the 

place where family tradition and science meet 

to create the fine wines of St. Julian Winery. 

Travel Details: We’ll meet at the RMTC parking 

lot on Saturday, October 8th, between 

8:30-8:45 am and the motor coach will depart 

promptly at 9 am. We’ll return to the RMTC 

parking lot at approximately 4:15-4:30 pm. 

You must be at least 21 years of age to 

participate. Registration must be received by 

September 22, 2011, to guarantee a seat; all 

registrations after that date will be made on a 

space-available basis. 

NOTE: Contact Lifelong Learning for “special 

group” pricing 

Saturday • 10/8/11 • 8:30 am-4:30 pm • $99 

(single) and $89 per person when two or more 

register at the same time (group) 

COOK C10H-03 (single) COOK C10H-04 

(group) • C. Robbins 


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THE ARTS: MUSIC & WRITING 

The Arts: Music & Writing 

Obituary Writing: Lasting Words 


Have you ever wondered what others will 

say about you when you’re gone? Instead of 

wondering, start writing—your obituary that 

is! There’s no one better qualified than you 

to capture the essence and details of your 

life. You’ll rest more peacefully knowing the 

last words written about you were not left up 

to the last-minute recollections and research 

of your grieving family members. Whether 

you’re 30, 40, 50, 60 years old or older, get 

started now with this highly personal undertaking. 

You will learn through discussion, 

obituary examples and hands-on practice 

about the information to collect and how 

to assemble it into an obituary format that 

shares a bit of your personality. Just think of 

it as one less thing to leave behind undone. 

Your instructor is a family life educator and 

professional writer and she is here to help 

you shape your last words into a lasting 

legacy. 

Thursday • 9/29/11 • 6-8 pm • $29 


It’s time for girls’ 

night out! 

Enjoy the evening with your 

friends, sisters, mom, or 

daughters by learning 

something new together— 

here’s our suggestions: 

• Zumba Fitness Workout 

• Design a Fairie Necklace 

• Self-Defense: Be Ready for Anything! 

• Discover Your Style Personality & Best Colors 

• Fondue: Great Food to Dip, Dunk, Savor & Swirl! 

• Secrets of a Wedding Planner 

• Redesign & Redecorate Your Rooms in an Instant 

• Knitting for Beginners 


Did you know that your brain and not your 

hand actually controls how your write? 





your personality and character makeup—and 

it reveals everyone else’s too. In this handson 

class you will be learning the “Instant 

Analysis” method where anyone can be 

analyzed in a few minutes. Bring samples of 

your own, your friends and co-workers, or 




materials) 


Instant Piano (for Hopelessly Busy 

People) 

You don’t need years of weekly lessons to 

learn piano. You can learn enough in this 

one workshop to play almost any song on 

the piano with two hands. Then you can go 

on to perfect your technique at home using 

a resource book and CD that are included in 

the cost of this workshop. This is the system 

the pros use—chords, not tedious note read- 



ing. It’s easy, it’s fun and most importantly, 

it’s musically correct. Join Marc Doiron who 

holds a BA in Music from St. Francis Xavier 

University in Nova Scotia. He has worked 

as a professional piano player for the past 

15 years and has opened for national acts 

including Peter Frampton, Edgar Winter, the 

Beach Boys, Taylor Swift and more. NOTE: 

To prepare for the class, total beginners 

should request a free pamphlet by sending a 

self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Learn 

Pop Piano, 45242 Chestnut Court, Shelby 

Township MI 48317. 

Tuesday • 10/11/11 • 5:30-8:45 pm • $79 

(includes materials) 

PERF C11B-01 • M. Doiron 

How to Play Piano by Ear 

Contrary to popular belief, anyone can learn 

to play piano by ear. This workshop will 

show you the inside secrets professional 

piano players use, but seldom reveal. You’ll 

even learn how to pick tunes right out of 

your head. In addition, you will learn how 

to get songs off the radio and from recordings. 

You’ll even learn how to transpose 

and improve your overall musicianship. This 

workshop goes beyond mere “ear training.” 

After this unique class you’ll be picking out 

tunes by ear—with both hands—from the 

very first day! This is open to musicians (not 

just piano players) who have a basic understanding 

of chord theory. Your instructor, 

Marc Doiron, has worked as a professional 

piano player for the past 15 years, and is well 

versed in the fields of pop, rock, country, 

blues and jazz. He teaches Instant Piano 

and How to Play Piano by Ear, and these 

workshops have been taken successfully by 

over 150,000 students across the nation since 

1982. NOTE: Beginners should take Instant 

Piano (For Hopelessly Busy People) as a 

prerequisite. 

Tuesday • 10/18/11 • 5:30-8:45 pm • $79 



Best Deal! 

Spend two nights with Marc and take both 

Instant Piano and How to Play Piano by Ear 

for only $135; you’ll save over $20 and that 

includes all the materials you’ll need. 

Tuesdays • 10/11/11 & 10/18/11 • 5:30-8:45 pm • 

$135 (includes materials) 


Learn to Play the Mountain 

Dulcimer 

People who live in the Appalachian Region 

of the United States have played the mountain 

dulcimer for generations. Come learn 

to play this wonderful 3-stringed American 

instrument. You will receive your own mountain 

dulcimer to take home with you, and 

you’ll learn at least 10 songs during the class 

session. No prior musical training or experience 

is necessary. If you have never played 

an instrument before then this workshop is 

designed just for you! 

Saturday • 10/15/11 • 9 am-12 pm • $89 (includes 

instrument/materials) 

PERF C11D-01 • J. Zsigray 


Pacific Islanders have played the ukulele for 

years. Portuguese sailors who played the 

ukulele spread the instrument throughout 

the Pacific region. In this workshop, you will 

learn to play this fun 4-stringed instrument. 

Receive your own ukulele to take home and 

learn to play at least 7 songs in class. Please 

note that uniformity is a key feature of this 

unique workshop; even if you already own 

an instrument, it will not be suitable to use it 

during this class. You will learn to strum the 

instrument properly, tune the ukulele in both 

standard and open tuning, and learn how to 

read a chord chart. No prior musical training 

or experience is necessary. Your fee includes 

handouts, music and ukulele. 

Saturday • 10/15/11 • 12:30-2:30 pm • $79 

(includes instrument/materials) 


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You can play the harmonica. You will explore 

how to read harmonica music; how to play 

the instrument; and how to translate any 

song into harmonica tablature so that you 

can play it on your harmonica. You will 

receive your own harmonica to take home 

and we will play at least 10 songs in class. No 

prior musical training is necessary; so join us 

and learn how to entertain family, friends, or 

just yourself! 

Saturday • 10/15/11 • 3-5 pm • $59 (includes 

instrument/materials) 


Creating Your Life Story, One 

Event at a Time 

Want to write your life story, but feel overwhelmed 

by the enormity of it? Get help 

removing your fears as a barrier to the 

process. Learn to recall your most salient 

experiences and write them one episode at 

a time. With the instruction and encouragement 

of a professional writer who specializes 

in personal essays, you will develop a plan 

for starting to write and piece together your 

memories into an enjoyable and manageable 

personal history project. 

Tuesday • 10/18/11 • 6-8 pm • $19 



Take a look at your current résumé…would 

you want to hire yourself? Is your résumétargeted 

to a specific position, or are you still 

using the one-size-fits-all, shotgun approach 

to getting a job? If your résumé reads more 

like everyone else’s instead of showcasing 

your unique skill set and most distinguishing 

professional characteristics, then this class is 

designed just for you! Learn from a résumé 

professional how to breathe new life and 

character into your tired résumés and cover 

letters. We’ll cover both content and format, 

so bring along copies of your current résumé 

and cover letter if you have them. In today’s 

The Institute for Learning in 

Retirement is a community-based 

organization for men and women 

age 50 and better. These individuals 

develop their own college-level 

courses, with no concern for tests, 

homework or grades. Through classes, 

luncheons and field trips members 

meet new friends, gain knowledge and 

have fun while learning. 

The ILR is sponsored by Kellogg Community College and is 

affiliated with the National Elderhostel program. 

an affiliate of the 

Annual dues: $15 per person 

For more information or to receive a schedule, call 

(269) 965-4134, then press 1. 

ELDERHOSTEL INSTITUTE NETWORK ® 



job market you can’t be “average.” Bring your 

questions to this fun new workshop and 

receive helpful hints from a career education 

professional. 

Thursday • 11/3/11 • 6-8 pm • $25 


Writing for Children ONLINE 

Join a published children’s author and 

discover how you can touch the hearts of 

children by creating books for them. In this 

highly interactive, hands-on course, you’ll 

take pen to paper and begin work on your 

first fiction or nonfiction manuscript. In the 

process, you’ll explore the changing world 

of children's literature and understand the 

various formats—from baby’s first books to 

novels for young adults. You’ll get insights 

from guest authors and editors to gain a 

better understanding of the needs of today’s 

market. By researching the genre and recognizing 

niche players, you’ll open doors of 

opportunity, many of which you may not 

have previously considered. By the time you 

finish this course, you’ll have all the tools and 

resources you’ll need to continue to grow as 

a writer for children. Visit to register. 

Grammar Refresher ONLINE 

Revive your lost or forgotten knowledge of 

English grammar and gain confidence in 

your ability to produce grammatically correct 

writing. Whether you're a student or professional, 

a published or beginning writer, this 

course will help you navigate and master the 

linguistic twists and turns inherent in English 

grammar. Grammar is fun if you know the 

rules. A patient instructor will support you 

throughout the course, and plenty of interactive 

exercises will give you ample opportunity 

to put into practice everything you learn. 

Visit to register. 





Publish it Yourself: How to Start & 

Operate Your Own Publishing 

Business ONLINE 

Convert manuscripts into extra income by 

starting your own publishing company. Avoid 

common pitfalls that can slow the growth 

of your publishing enterprise. Learn how to 

format your works in a way that will save 

you hundreds of dollars. Find out everything 

you need to know to profit from your own 

publishing company: how to plan and design 

a cover, select paper, register your works, 

choose a printer, price your products, acquire 

barcodes, market your books, establish distribution 

channels, fulfill orders, and more. 


Introduction to Internet Writing 

Markets ONLINE 

Learn how to make the Internet work for you 

from a writer who has spent a decade discovering 

its potential. The Internet is the writer’s 

fastest source for locating research material 

and submitting to traditional markets, but 

even better, it offers unlimited opportunities 

for writers to publish and create content for 

Internet markets. Visit to register. 

KICK UP Your 

Computer Skills 

Word 07 for Beginners 

Excel 07 for Beginners 

PowerPoint 07 for Beginners 

Outlook Basics 

Advanced Outlook 

Prezi Presentations 

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HOME & GARDEN 

Home & Garden 


As the holidays approach, are you filled with 

the joy of the season, or with dread at the 

thought of your endless to-do list? When the 

big event finally rolls around, are you too 

exhausted to enjoy it? Come to this workshop 

and learn some holiday organizing tips 

and strategies that will decrease your anxiety 

and increase your productivity. Set up a plan 

for organizing your holiday to-do list, and 

systematize your gift purchasing and giving. 

You can create a memorable, stress-free holiday 

season. 

Monday • 9/26/11 • 6-8:30 pm • $35 


Terrariums are Hot, Hot, Hot! 

Indoor plants bring living warmth to any 

decor, and in this new workshop you'll learn 

the basics of creating a self-supporting, 

miniature landscape inside a glass container. 

For any gardener who has spent the dull 

winter months longing for the scent of 

warm earth, this tabletop garden will bring 

summer's bounty. And, if your green thumb 

is not really green, you'll enjoy the fact that a 

terrarium, once it's created, can exist on its 

own without care. You can enjoy the dazzling 

results year-round, and it's easier to care for 

than a pet rock! Please bring a glass container 

with a sealing top (like a Mason jar) and we’ll 

provide all the other materials. 

Wednesday • 9/28/11 • 6-8 pm • $39 (includes 

materials) 

HOME C13G-01 • D. Inman 


Would you or a loved one know where to find 

vital information if something stopped your 

everyday routine? Can you easily access all 

your important legal documents, financial 

account records, family and medical contacts, 

relevant login/password information? No 

Invest in Yourself! 

matter what stage you are at in life, this 

course will help you define what information 

would be helpful to have available if needed 

quickly. Information shared can truly be a 

“peace of mind gift” to you, your family/caregiver 

and other loved ones. Blank informational 

forms will be provided as hand-outs, or 

students may choose to purchase a pre-made 

notebook at the class meeting ($15 payable to 

the instructor). 

Monday • 10/3/11 • 6-8 pm • $35 


End Paper Clutter Today! 

You know it’s there…somewhere…If you 

have trouble finding what you need when 

you need it then it’s time to get organized! 

Join a professional organizer and learn how 

you can develop a simple filing system and 

create a daily procedure to help you get 

control of the piles of paper that have turned 

your home office, or dining room table, into 

a fire hazard. We’ll also explore guidelines 

for deciding what you need to keep and what 

can be tossed. You’ll be more productive (and 

happier) with an organized office, and we’re 

here to help! 

Monday • 10/17/11 • 6-8 pm • $35 


Clutter Clearing 101 

Do you have too much clutter around you? 

Does your home environment bring you 

peace and calm, or are there areas that feel 

chaotic? Struggling to let go of our “stuff ” 

is common, and in this class you’ll get great 

ideas on how you can let go of the special 

attachments you have to your stuff. Join a 

professional organizer who will help you 

explore the phenomenon of clutter clearing 

by sharing the tools and techniques to get you 

started, along with a demonstration of how to 

sort through everything. Don’t procrastinate 

any longer after all it’s almost time for holiday 

guests and it’s the perfect time to get started 

making your home clutter-free! 

Monday • 10/24/11 • 6-8 pm • $35 


Check out our Money & 

Financial Health section 

— pages 33-35. 


HOME & GARDEN 

Best Deal! Both Clutter classes for 

one low price… 

Sign up for both and get a discount. You’ll be 

ready for the holidays with a new routine to 

keep you clutter free and organized. 

Mondays • 10/17/11 & 10/24/11 • 6-8 pm • $59 


Herbal Health Care: How to Take 

Care of Yourself & Your Family 

Naturally 

The costs of health care keep rising and 

millions of Americans cannot afford to go 

to the doctor when they're not feeling well. 

In this new class you'll discover how easy, 

and inexpensive, treating common illnesses 

can be when you take a natural approach. 

We'll discuss herbal supplements that 

support day-to-day health and immunity, 

why herbal remedies work differently for 

different people and we'll discuss the differences 

between home remedies like Grandma 

used and alternative medicine. NOTE: This 

workshop is offered for information only and 

is not meant to replace any medical diagnosis 

or treatment. 

Tuesday • 10/18/11 • 6-9 pm • $29 


Create a Step Family that Thrives 

Blending families can take time and effort 

and sometimes a little outside help, and 

we're here to offer the information you need 

to help make your new step-family a happy 

one! We'll share tools that will help you gain 

a better understanding of yourself and your 

future family members. Your instructor is 

a step-parent and she has the information 

you need if you are thinking about beginning 

blended family, are new to one, or have 

discovered that the one you have isn’t quite 

working as well as you’d like. Your new, 

blended family can have a joyful, loving and 

healthy future and we're here to share how 

you can make that happen. 

Saturday • 10/29/11 • 10 am-1 pm • $25 


1-2-3 Magic: Discover a Discipline 

Technique that Works! 

Do you find yourself tired and frustrated 

after a long day of stressful work? We know 

you want to come home and enjoy life with 

your family, and in this new class you'll 

discover an effective program that works 

when your children (ages 2-12) are being 

difficult and undisciplined. In 1-2-3 Magic 

you'll explore three simple steps that can 

provide positive results when you need to 

discipline or adjust the behavior of your children. 

This program works well with ADHD 

and autistic children. Join us to discover 

parenting, or grand-parenting, solutions that 

work and are easy to learn! 

Saturday • 11/5/11 • 9 am-12 pm • $25 

PDEV C14A-02 • P. Grigowksi 

Secrets of a Wedding Planner 

Is a wedding in your future or the future 

of someone you love? Join a professional 

wedding planner as she shares the secrets 

you need to know to create an inspiring and 

amazing wedding event. Of course there are 

tips and tricks that you can find in any bridal 

magazine, however, we’ll share the insider 

information that a wedding planner would 

never tell you. You can make that special 

day even more wonderful when you know 

the secrets of a wedding planner! Join us for 

this informative workshop and bring your 

mom, maid of honor, or best friend along 

and make it a girls’ night out. 

Wednesday • 11/9/11 • 6-8 pm • $25 


Redesign & Redecorate Your 


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HOME & GARDEN 

Rooms in an Instant! 

Do you watch makeover shows and wish 

your home could be transformed in such a 

small amount of time? Discover the latest 

home decorating phenomenon—staging to 

live. Learn how to redecorate your home 

using your existing furnishings. Find out 

how to make your rooms look larger while 

emphasizing their architectural strengths. Do 

some “shopping” in other rooms to make the 

most of every space. Whatever the problem 

or challenge, staging to live respects your 

taste and possessions while creating a beautiful 

home that fits your unique lifestyle. Join 

a home staging professional to learn a variety 

of tips and tricks that you can apply to any 

room in your house to make it home sweet 

home. 

Wednesday • 11/16/11 • 6-8:30 pm • $25 

HOME C11A-01 • C. Morgan 


Gifts from the heart are often gifts made with 

your own two hands, and in this workshop 

you’ll learn a variety of ways to use herbs and 

essential oils to make gifts for those special 

people in your life. We’ll start out by discussing 

(and sharing) some tasty foods that can 

be packaged as gifts. This will be followed 

by ideas for using essential oils to make bath 

sachets, body oils, bath salts and more. We’ll 

even have ideas for gifts for your pets. You’ll 

make two items to take home, along with 

recipes for many more. Oh, and gifts from 

the heart can be easy on the pocketbook, too! 

Wednesday • 11/30/11 • 6-8 pm • $39 

CRFT C10G-02 • D. Inman 


Holiday Floral Arrangement 

This fun step-by-step course with an experienced 

floral designer makes a great gift 

or activity with friends and loved ones. 

Celebrate the season with your own stunning 

fresh floral arrangement with fragrant evergreens, 

accents and winter blooms. You’ll 

pick up valuable floral arranging skills to use 

again and again. Plus you will create a beautiful 

and long-lasting fresh floral arrangement 

to take with you and enjoy. With the 

holidays just around the corner think how 

your family will appreciate this beautiful and 

bountiful floral centerpiece that you will be 

proud to display on your dining table, buffet 

or mantle. No previous experience is necessary; 

and your fee includes all materials and 

fresh flowers. Please register no later than 

Nov. 29th so we can order adequate supplies. 

NOTE: Because flowers are ordered ahead 

of the class date, a supplies fee of $18 is not 

refundable for any registrations dropped 

after Tuesday, Nov. 29th. 

Saturday • 12/3/11 • 10 am-12 pm • $39 


CRFT C10G-01 • A. Anderson 

Staging Your Home for Sale 

So, how long has your house been on the 

market? Have you had many potential buyers, 

but no offers? Perhaps you’ve been thinking 

of putting it on the market when the weather 

breaks. Whatever your motivation, you need 

to seriously consider staging your home to 

sell it! Real estate agents will tell you your 

home will receive more offers and sell more 

quickly if it’s been staged. If you are truly 

ready to sell your home, then you won’t want 

to miss this informative class with an award 

nominated staging professional. Learn the 

tools and techniques professionals use to 

garner competitive offers and sell that house! 

Monday • 12/5/11 • 6-8:30 pm • $25 

HOME C11A-02 • C. Morgan 


MONEY & FINANCIAL HEALTH 

Money & Financial Health 

All seminars and workshops are educational; 

no financial products, services or insurances of 

any kind will be promoted. 

Debt Free Living! 

Yes, you can get completely out of debt 

including your credit cards, loans and 

mortgage and we’re here to show you how! 

Whether you make $12,000 or $120,000, 

have good credit or no credit, investing in 

your debt is the way to survive in today’s 

economy. This workshop is not just for 

people who are having problems with their 

debt; often those who benefit most are 

the people who can make their minimum 

payments, but realize they don’t want to 

do that forever. Please bring a list of your 

current debts and monthly payments along 

with a pencil and calculator. Your financial 

information is for your use only and will not 

be shared in class. There will be an optional 

textbook available for purchase from the 

instructor for $41 (cash and checks only). 







Saturday • 10/1/11 • 10 am-1:30 pm • 

$29 (single) $49 (couple) 

MONY C10B-01 (single) MONY C10B-02 

(couple) • F. Wilson 

Fundraising Event Basics 

Is it time to plan that golf outing or church 

fundraiser? People like to get together and 

special events are an amazing way to both 

raise money and bring new friends together. 

However, inexperience and bad planning can 

make these special events more trouble, and 

a greater financial drain, than they are worth. 

In this new class you'll gain tips and advice 

from an event planner to help make your 

fundraising event run smoothly and generate 

as much money as possible. Learn the goals 

of successful fundraising event planning, 

how to develop a timetable that works, and 

the impact choosing the right event can have 

on your group or organization's success. 

Saturday • 10/1/11 • 10 am-12 pm • $25 



Would you or a loved one know where to 

find vital information if something stopped 

your everyday routine? Can you easily 

access all your important legal documents, 

financial account records, family and medical 

contacts, relevant login/password information? 

No matter what stage you are at 

in life, this course will help you define what 

information would be helpful to have available 

if needed quickly. Information shared 

can truly be a “peace of mind gift” to you, 

your family/caregiver and other loved ones. 

Blank informational forms will be provided 

as hand-outs, or students may choose to 

purchase a pre-made notebook at the class 

meeting ($15 payable to the instructor). 

Monday • 10/3/11 • 6-8 pm • $35 


Fulfil Your Body, 

Mind &Spirit 

Herbal Health Care 

Nine Segment Buddhist Breathing 

Gentle Yoga 

Healthy Living: Body, Mind & Spirit 

Meet Your Spirit Guide 


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Frugal and Fabulous: Live Richly & 

Save a Fortune 

Frugality is often associated with drudgery, 

but it doesn't have to be that way. What if 

being frugal made you feel like a million 

bucks? You'd live a rich and happy life—while 

saving more money than you ever imagined! 

Whether voluntary or mandatory, the way 

you approach frugality is a choice. If you're 

frustrated with your finances, drowning in 

debt, or just wondering where your money 

goes each month, don't despair. For in this 

workshop lies the secret to financial peace 

and harmony. Like everything else, living 

KELLOGG 

COMMUNITY COLLEGE 

frugally can be as individual as you are. 

Trade-offs abound! Learn from a certified 

family life educator to be frugal in areas that 

are less meaningful to you to increase your 

choices in the areas where you want to live 

more abundantly. You can master the art of 

living richly while saving a fortune and we're 

here to show you how. 

Thursday • 10/6/11 • 6-8 pm • $15 (Frugal Price!) 

MONY C10A-01 • K. Smith 




WORKFORCE 

SOLUTIONS 

Serving Business & Industry, Governmental & 

Community Agencies, Nonprofit Organizations 

Kellogg Community College’s Workforce Solutions Department is dedicated to 

helping employers build a well-trained, productive workforce. Let us provide costeffective, 

flexible training programs as part of your workforce development solutions. 

Our experienced trainers will deliver courses at your site or a KCC facility based on 

your specifications and schedule. 

Workforce Solutions offers programming needed by today’s productive workforce. 

Subject areas include: 

Management and Leadership Skills 

Team Effectiveness Training 

Basic and Technical Skills 

Quality Systems Training 

Computer Application Training 

Measurement Skills 

Productivity and Process Improvement 

And more ... 

Professional 

Development 

and 

Workforce 

Training 

Delivered at 

your Site! 

For more information or a free 

consultation, contact 

Workforce Solutions 

269.965.4137, ext. 2847 or 

e-mail: custrain@kellogg.edu 

Call us for all your training needs (269) 965-4137 



Stop the Confusion: Insurance 

Basics for Everyone 

If 15 minutes really can save you 15% on auto 

insurance, think what you could accomplish 

in an hour! Not all insurance policies are 

created equal. In today's rapidly-changing 

insurance environment, it is more important 

than ever to be an informed consumer, 

whether you are buying auto, homeowner's 

or business insurance. If you've ever felt 

intimidated or confused by the insurance 

buying process then join us to learn the 

basic concepts of insurance as we define and 

explain all of the confusing terminology- 

-actual cash value, replacement cost, no fault, 

MCCA assessment, PIP, plus much more. 

We'll also share the hidden traps in certain 

forms and how to avoid them. Don't miss 

this new class in how to buy the right insurance 

at the right price. NOTE: No specific 

insurance company or insurance brand will 

be mentioned in this class. 

Thursday • 10/13/11 • 6-8 pm • $25 

MONY C10A-02 • M. Lambert 

Create a Life Board for Life 

Success 

If you were captivated by The Secret, but felt 

confused by how to tap into the power of the 

Law of Attraction then this is the class for 

you! This creative, fun workshop will help 

you design a tool to help you focus on achieving 

the goals and dreams you have for your 

life—a Life Board! We’ll start with a visioning 

exercise, and then you’ll get to create your 

own visual reminder of what it is you want in 

your life. Part collage, part art project, but all 

you! Please bring pictures, words, symbols, 

stickers or anything else you may want to 

use to create your own personal vision. No 

creativity or artistic nature required; just 

bring your dreams and get ready to have fun 

as you take the time to focus on your desire 

for a fulfilled future. 

Wednesday • 10/26/11 • 6-8 pm • $29 

PDEV C10A-03 • T. Vought 

Estate Planning & Trusts: What 

You Need to Know 

Most people don't like to think about dying, 


but it is something that everyone has to face. 

What will happen to the money you worked 

hard to save? Who will get your house? 

Although not a pleasant subject, these are 

things that should be decided now. Most 

people put off planning their estate, but 

putting off these decisions can cost your 

heirs considerable money and anguish. In 

order to ensure that your wishes about who 

should get what are heeded and that costs 

and inconveniences of probate and estate 

taxes are avoided after your death, it is critical 

to do estate planning now. This workshop 

will help you understand the types of estate 

planning moves that are most likely to be 

helpful for many people. Proper estate planning 

takes a relatively short time, but will 

give you and your heirs tremendous peace 

of mind. With estate planning, you can make 

sure your medical and business decisions can 

be made by someone you trust if incapacity 

strikes—without court interference and with 

as little disruption as possible to your loved 

ones. Join Susan McCabe, JD, as you learn the 

most important aspects of this often daunting 

topic. NOTE: Contact Lifelong Learning 


One person from couple will register at the 

$49 price and the second person’s information 

(name/address/birthdate/phone) must 

be provided at that time. 

Saturday • 10/29/11 • 10 am-1 pm • $29 (single) 

$49 (couple) 

MONY C12E-01 (single) MONY C12E-02 

(couple) • S. McCabe 

Get Paid to Travel ONLINE 

Do you love to travel and enjoy working with 

individuals? If so, then tour directing may be 

the career for you! Tour directors are hired 

to escort local, domestic and international 

tours and cruises, earning as much as $1900 

per week. Learn everything you need to start 

your new and exciting career as a professional 

tour director. Topics covered will include 

group procedures, documentation, and emergencies. 

You will also gain information on 

full- and part-time career opportunities, as 

well as where to look for prospective employers 

and much, much more. Don't wait any 

longer—start today! Visit www.ed2go.com/ 

kellogg to register. 

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LANGUAGES 

Languages 

American Sign Language: Level 1 

Do you know any Deaf people? Have you 

seen people sign? Would you like to learn 

to communicate with them using American 

Sign Language (ASL)? ASL is quickly becoming 

one of the most widely used languages in 

the United States. Come join us to communicate 

with your hands, face and body! This 

8-week class will introduce you to the basics 

of ASL, emergency sign language, and the 

world of Deaf Culture. NOTE: This class is 

designed for those 16 years of age or older. A 

textbook is included in your fee and will be 

provided the first night of class. 

Tuesdays • 9/27/11-11/15/11 • 6-8 pm • $119 

(includes textbook) 

SIGN C10A-01 • X. McKay 

Baby Signs – Talk to Your Baby 

Before Your Baby Can Talk! 

Babies have a lot to say, even before they can 

actually speak. Baby Signs are simple gestures 

that allow babies and toddlers to communicate 

what they see, what they need, and 

even how they feel. Research has shown that 

using Baby Signs decreases frustration and 

tantrums and helps your baby talk sooner. 

Learn how you can teach your family a new 

way to communicate for increased understanding 

and improved relationships. Your 

class fee includes a textbook that will help 

you take home what you learn in class. 







Thursdays • 11/29/11-12/6/11 • 6-8 pm • $39 

(single) $69 (couple) (includes text) 

SIGN C10C-01 (single) SIGN C10C-02 (couple) 

• X. McKay 

Lifelong Learning Conversational 

Spanish – Level 1 

Are you planning a trip or cruise to destinations 

in Mexico, Latin America or Spain? 

In this class you will expand your language 

skills and grasp the basics of Spanish through 

conversation and listening. We’ll show you 

ways to integrate Spanish into your daily 

routine so that what you learn stays with 

you until your trip. We’ll cover the basics 

of the Spanish language, common phrases 

and aspects of the Spanish and Hispanic 

cultures will also be discussed. You will have 

plenty of time to practice your new language 

skills with your classmates. Your instructor 

is a native speaker of Spanish. Your class fee 

includes your textbook. 

Thursdays • 10/13/11-11/17/11• 6-8 pm • $99 

(includes text) 

FOLA C84L-01 • Y. Flores 

Beginning Conversational French - 

ONLINE 

Discover how easy it can be to learn common 

words and phrases for both leisure and business. 

This course makes pronunciation 

simple, with phonetic spellings for every 

word and phrase you need to learn. The 

course even includes audio, so you’ll be able 

to hear and practice the language with little 

more than a click of your mouse! You’ll also 

learn cultural tips in each lesson that will 

make you more comfortable in a foreign 

setting. After finishing this course, you’ll be 

prepared to speak French in a wide variety 

of settings and situations. Visit www.ed2go. 

com/kellogg to register. 


LANGUAGES 

Conversational Japanese 

ONLINE 

Whether you want to learn conversational 

Japanese for travel or just for fun, you'll 

find this course makes it easy and enjoyable 

for beginners to master the essentials 

of the Japanese language. Guided by your 

native Japanese instructor, you'll learn useful 

conversational phrases and vocabulary words, 

while getting a tour of some fascinating spots 

in Japan. You'll come away with cultural 

knowledge only an insider has. By the end of 

this course, you'll not only have basic conversational 

skills that will enable you to travel 

around the country easily, but you'll have 

discovered the heart of Japan! Visit www. 

ed2go.com/kellogg to register. 

Instant Italian ONLINE 

This dynamic course makes learning Italian 

fun and surprisingly easy. You'll learn how 

to ask directions, book a room, order a meal, 

and much more—in Italian! Phonetic spellings 

of each word and phrase make mastering 

pronunciation a breeze. The course audio 

even lets you hear and practice Italian with 

a simple click of your mouse. Cultural notes 

are included throughout the course to help 

you better understand the Italian people and 

their way of life. This course will prepare 

you to speak basic Italian in a wide variety 

of settings and situations, and it promises 

to enrich your experiences while traveling 

in Italy. Benissimo! Visit www.ed2go.com/ 

kellogg to register. 

New! to Lifelong Learning 

Nonprofit Training! 

TECHNOLOGY SERIES 

Access the Power of Social 

Media: Twitter & HootSuite 

Increase Efficiency with Google 

Docs 

Design a Website with Wordpress 

Managing the Deluge with 

Google Reader 

RESOURCE 

DEVELOPMENT SERIES 

Basic Grant Seeking Lab 

Basic Grant Proposals Workshop 

Special Events – Are they 

Friendraisers or Fundraisers? 

Advanced Grant Writing 

NONPROFIT BOARD 

SERIES 

Nonprofit Board Basics 

Coaching Board Members to 

be Good Ambassadors and 

Fundraisers 

Nonprofit Board Committee 

Basics 

COMMUNICATION & 

MARKETING SERIES 

Unleash the Power of 

Storytelling to Promote 

your Organization’s 

Mission 

Using Video Effectively to Tell 

Your Story 

Call 

Kim at 269.565.2802 for more information, 

or visit our website at www.kellogg.edu/lifelong 

See page 44 for complete course descriptions. 


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CAREERS & CERTIFICATIONS 

Careers & Certifications 

Certified Community Interpreter 

The Certified Community Interpreter is a 

nationally recognized 48-hour certificate 

program, designed to take new or practicing 

interpreters of any spoken language and 

ground them in ethics, standards and professional 

skills. This course offers an interactive 

format that will engage you in role plays, 

skills building, and small group activities. 

You will need to pass the ALTA Language 

Services Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) at 

the “mid-advanced” level or higher. You must 

be assessed in two languages (English and the 

second language you will be interpreting). 

The test will be proctored at KCC by appointment 

during August and September. In the 

event you do not pass the test at the required 

level you will receive a refund minus the $149 

testing fee. 


(includes testing & materials) 

FOLA C85A-01 • S. Varricchio 


This certification workshop is for anyone 

interested in learning natural stress reduction 

and healing techniques for themselves or 

for assisting others. The word Reiki is made 

of two Japanese words—Rei which means 

“God’s wisdom or the Higher Power” and 

Ki which is “life force energy.” Reiki treats 

the whole person and is beneficial to body, 

mind, spirit and emotions. Join us to learn 

the history of Reiki, Reiki hand positions for 

self and others, the different uses for Reiki, 

State regulations concerning the professional 

practice of Reiki, and extensive in-class practice 

to develop your skills. Note: Class size is 

limited to 12 participants to ensure quality of 

personalized training, so please register early. 

Saturday • 10/1/11 • 10 am-5 pm • $175 (includes 

text) 


Certificate in Gerontology - 

ONLINE 

The Certificate in Gerontology represents a 

specialization in the field of gerontology. It 

is designed to enhance the knowledge and 

skills of individuals who work with older 

adults by providing an educational experience 

that is multidisciplinary in nature. 

With the population aging at a rapid rate, 

the numbers of individuals over 65 will 

more than double by the year 2020. The 

demand for knowledgeable providers to meet 

the needs of this population is dramatically 

increasing, new jobs are being developed, 

and new services created. Health professionals 

who work with the older population 

will need continuing professional education 

to gain a broad understanding of the 

field of gerontology and to stay current with 

emerging trends. Accreditation: ALLEGRA 

Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a 

provider of continuing education in nursing 

by the American Nurses Credentialing 

Center's Commission on Accreditation. Visit 

to register. 

For more information or to register call: 

269.965.4134 


TEST PREP 

Test Prep 


Locally, all area high school juniors will be 

taking the Michigan Merit Exam March 6-8, 

2012 and the national testing date for the 

ACT exam is October 22, and December 10. 

Is your student ready for these very important 

assessments? If your teenager needs an 

added boost before taking these exams, then 

this is the place for them. If they have test 

anxiety or need extra help in specific areas 

such as math, science or reading, then join us. 

This accelerated workshop will provide an 

orientation to the ACT exam and its format, 

test-taking strategies, sample test items, 

improved methods for answering questions, 

timed sample tests and take-home guides. 

Your teenager can increase their chance of 

success by enrolling in our test preparation 

workshop. The workshop is open to high 

school students in grades 10-12, as well as 

adults planning to take an upcoming exam 

for college admission. You should bring 

your calculator and pencil to class; we will 

provide the rest. Your instructor will be Coco 

Cook, an educator and consultant with over 

25 years of experience with the ACT and 

other standardized test preparation programs. 

Session 1: Saturday • 10/15/11 • 12-4:30 pm • 

$119 (includes materials) 

TEST C10A-01 • C. Cook 

Session 2: Saturday • 12/3/11 • 12-4:30 pm• $119 


TEST C10A-02 • C. Cook 


GMAT Preparation ONLINE 

Applying to graduate business and management 

schools usually means taking the 

GMAT. Taking this course will provide you 

with test-taking techniques and methods for 

improving your score and saving time on all 

GMAT question types. Visit to register. 

LSAT Preparation-Part 1 ONLINE 

Law school entrance procedures, law school 

survival techniques, test-taking techniques, 

analytical reasoning, and drafting diagrams are 

discussed in Course 1 of this two-course series. 


PMP Certification Prep 1 ONLINE 

Learn how to prepare for the Project 

Management Institute's prestigious PMP 

certification exam. Master the first six chapters 

of A Guide to the Project Management 

Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide), 4th 

edition--the essential resource for the PMP 

certification exam. Find out about the nine 

Project Management Knowledge Areas, five 

Process Groups, and 42 project management 

processes. Raise your project management 

IQ by discovering tips and techniques related 

to the questions you'll encounter on the PMP 

exam. Use proven learning strategies to 

help absorb key terminology, concepts, and 

formulas. Visit 

to register. 

PMP Certification Prep 2 ONLINE 

Prepare to take—and pass—the Project 

Management Institute's PMP certification 

exam. You’ll master chapters 7 through 12 of 

A Guide to the Project Management Body of 

Knowledge (4th edition), the most essential 

resource for the PMP certification exam. 

Learn all about the nine Project Management 

Knowledge Areas, five Process Groups, and 

42 project management processes. Raise your 

project management IQ by discovering tips 

and techniques related to the questions you'll 

encounter on the PMP exam. Use proven 

learning strategies to help absorb key terminology, 

concepts, and formulas. Visit to register. 

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COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY 

Computers & Technology 

Create a Website for Fun, Profit & 

Business! 

No programming skills are required for this 

fun new class. Discover easy-to-use design 

tools that can build your personal or business 

website in just 60 minutes, and then 

get traffic immediately using pay-per-click 

ads on Google, MSN, Yahoo! and Facebook. 

We’ll cover how to get ranked by the three 

major search engines (SEO); plus you’ll 

learn advanced website strategies including 

the dos and don’ts and tips and traps of 

website design. Also, you’ll learn how to use 

Internet market research tools to determine 

what to sell, what to avoid and how to create 

a money-generating affiliate website with no 

products required. Optional workbooks will 

be available for purchase from the instructor 

in class. Your instructor is an award winning 

instructor and published author from the 

Seattle area. Space is limited, so please register 

early. 

Saturday • 9/24/11 • 9 am-3 pm • $97 

COMP C13A-01 • K. Boyd 

Home Networking: Wireless 411 

Sure, you can pay a big phone company big 

bucks for a wireless network in your home, 

but after this class you won’t need to! Learn 

the components that make up a wireless 

network, how to set it up, and most importantly, 

how to secure it and protect it from 

hackers and online intruders. Don’t let the 

neighbor’s kid surf the Internet on your unsecured 

network. The security of your Internet 

experience is in your hands and we’re here to 

show you how to make it work. 

Wednesday • 9/28/11 • 6-8 pm • $19 

COMP C10A-01 • R. Dirks 

MS Word for Beginners 

Computer skills are necessary in today’s 

technological world and in this new class for 

beginners you’ll learn how to make professional-looking 

documents and letters in just 

a few hours. This class moves at a comfortable 

pace with lots of support from your 

instructor. You’ll walk away understanding 

the basics of MS Word and be ready for any 

basic word processing document creation. 

Saturday • 10/1/11 • 10 am-2 pm • $39 


MS Excel for Beginners 

In this new class you’ll learn the basics of 

spreadsheets and begin to analyze an assortment 

of information and numbers. We’ll 

cover data entry, formatting, and how to set 

up basic calculations. The little time you 

spend learning the basics of Excel will go a 

long way toward increasing your effectiveness 

in organizing and presenting numbers 

and data. 

Saturday • 10/15/11 • 10 am-2 pm • $39 


MS PowerPoint for Beginners 

Get your point across and create eye-catching 

slides, handouts, outlines and notes in 

this new class. PowerPoint presentations are 

not just limited to the world of business. Your 

creativity will shine during rehearsal dinners, 

birthday parties, banquets, or any special 

event after you’ve learned to create engaging 

picture presentations using MS PowerPoint! 

Saturday • 10/29/11 • 10 am-2 pm • $39 


Best Deal! Complete MS Office 

Beginner’s Series 

Take advantage of this opportunity to hit 

the highlights of Microsoft Word, Excel and 

PowerPoint plus you’ll get handy reference 

guides that you can use when you get back 

home. If you really want to know more 

about your computer than just how to email 

the kids and grandkids, then this is the class 

for you! 

Saturdays • 10/1/11, 10/15/11, & 10/29/11 • 

10 am-2 pm • $79 





COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY 

Intro to Computers for Absolute 

Beginners 

If you’ve never used a computer and wonder 

what in the world a mouse has to do with it— 

then this is the class for you! Learn the most 

basic computer skills: how to turn it on, how 

to use a mouse, how to “point and click,” 

how to set up email, write a letter and other 

essential skills for using a personal computer. 

This is a hands-on class with plenty of time 

to practice your new skills. 

Mondays • 10/3/11-10/24/11 • 6-8 pm • $49 

COMP C10A-02 • S. Mobley 

Outlook Basics 

Have you just started using Outlook for your 

email? Do you wonder what the various 

features can help you do? This introductory 

class will share the basics of using Outlook, 

an email and calendar tool, along with tips 

and tricks for getting the most out of this very 

powerful system. 

Mondays • 11/7/11-11/14/11 • 6-8 pm • $35 


Outlook Advanced 

You think you know how to use Outlook, but 

are you really using all of the features and 

functions that can make your life easier and 

streamline your workday? Join us to discover 

the hidden power of Outlook and the features 

and functions that will help you be more 

efficient and more effective. We’ll share 

tips and tricks that can reduce your frustration 

and improve your daily communication 

processes. Learn how to customize your 

email experience so it fits your particular 

needs. From tasks and to-dos to journals and 

collaboration tools, Outlook offers a host of 

features that will shorten the time you spend 

on repetitive tasks and keep you organized… 

once and for all! 

Monday • 11/28/11 • 6-9 pm • $29 

COMP C23B-01 • S. Mobley 

Best Deal! Both Outlook Basics & 

Outlook Advanced 

Mondays • 11/7/11-11/14/11 & 11/28/11 • $49 

COMP C23C-01 • S. Mobley 

Free Software: Save Money with 

Open Source Software 

We’re all feeling the pinch of the economy; 

how cool would it be to get two CDs loaded 

with over 100 free software programs? And, 

if Vista drives you crazy with all of its security 

features, you’ll really appreciate the free 

Linux operating system that will be on the 

second CD. You’ll get desktop applications, 

games, educational tools, graphics, and much 

more, and we’ll show you how to access it, 

load it, and enjoy it! 

Thursday • 10/6/11 • 6-8 pm • $25 

COMP C11B-01 • R. Dirks 

Basic PC Troubleshooting 

Don’t spend your hard-earned cash on expensive 

PC repairs! Take a look under the hood 

of a personal computer and learn to identify, 

by appearance and function, each of your 

computer’s components. You’ll discover 

dozens of proven preventative measures to 

keep your computer in good working order 

and protect your valuable electronics and 

irreplaceable data from disaster. Learn what 

to do when disaster strikes, how to install 

and uninstall software applications, run basic 

Windows utilities (using XP, Vista and the 

new Windows 7 operating systems), maintain 

files and disk drives, understand the control 

panel and its functions, install and set-up 

new hardware (sound cards, modems, etc.), 

understand spyware and adware, and use 

the Device Manager function to understand 

system resources. 

Wednesdays • 10/12/11-10/19/11 • 6-8 pm • $39 


Best Deal! Both Absolute 

Beginners & Outlook Basics 

Mondays • 10/3/11-10/24/11 & 11/28/11 • $69 



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ENTREPRENEURIAL SEMINARS WITH STEVE VELTCAMP 

Advanced PC Troubleshooting 

In this next level of PC troubleshooting you’ll 

learn how to edit your registry, partition your 

hard drive for backups, and do a real backup 

of your machine. We’ll also cover what to 

do when your computer will not boot, and 

recovering data off of a machine that will 

not boot. We’ll discuss editing your PC's 

services and how to copy your current hard 

drive to a different drive, and how to install 

new memory. You’ll learn how to do this 

whether your system runs on XP, Vista, or 

the new Windows 7. You’ll walk away with 

a CD full of free tools and Internet resources 

to troubleshoot your machine and keep it in 

perfect health. 

Wednesdays • 11/2/11-11/9/11 • 6-8 pm • $49 


Both Basic & Advanced PC 

Troubleshooting – Best Deal! 

Sign up for both and get a discount. 

Wednesdays • 10/12/11-11/9/11 • 6-8 pm • $69 

COMP C12C-01 • R. Dirks 

Avoid Attack by Viruses, Spyware 

& Malware 

Has your home computer ever been infected 

with a virus, malware or spyware? Did you 

know what to do about it other than freak 

out and worry about your personal data? 

In this class we’ll cover a variety of free 

tools and utilities available to protect your 

data, improve your computer’s performance, 

recover your files and save you money! 

Thursday • 10/27/11 • 6-9 pm • $29 


Digital Photography Basics 

Tired of cutting off the top of your friends’ 

heads in pictures? Designed for beginning 

digital photographers, this class is filled with 

tips and tricks to help you take better photographs. 

You’ll learn the basic technology that 

all cameras use, and you’ll receive helpful 

information on exposure and lighting. You'll 

also explore strategies for taking excellent 

photos in all types of situations, including 

portraiture, landscape, macro and still-life. 

Bring your camera with you to class. 

Thursdays • 11/3/11-12/1/11 • 6-8 pm • $49 

COMP C14A-02 • T. Wyckoff 

Create a Digital Photo Story 

How would you like to create a slide 

presentation for a graduation, wedding or 

other special occasion? Learn how to use 

Microsoft Photo Story for Windows and 

you will be able to create such a presentation. 

Find out how to import your favorite 

photos, add a title to your pictures or add 

your favorite music. Once they are created, 

you will be able to share your stories by 

sending them in an email to your family and 

friends or display them at your next special 

event! Please bring a few photos on a CD, 

your favorite song on a CD and a flash drive 

to save your work. 

Saturday • 11/5/11 • 9 am-12 pm • $29 

COMP C14A-01 • T. Rose 

Create Astonishing Presentations 

with Prezi 

Think PowerPoint, but with a twist...and you 

have Prezi! Prezi is a web-based “zooming 

storytelling and presentation tool” that 

allows you to present your slides in a nonlinear 

fashion. Prezi’s interface is very intuitive; 

you place all of your slide elements on 

a single, open canvas, and then specify the 

“path” between elements. Your Prezi presentation 

will then glide along the path, allowing 

you to zoom in and out on a given area of the 

presentation. Slide elements can include text, 

audio, video and images. If you’re ready to 

impress your bosses or interviewers at your 

next presentation then you won’t want to 

miss this class! 

Saturday • 12/3/11 • 10 am-1 pm • $29 






BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

Beyond the Wow! Advanced 


We'll take the next step and help you create 

rich slide-free presentations complete with 

dynamic content, contextual layouts and eyecatching 

visuals. It's time to think outside the 

traditional slide and we'll share how to insert 

Flash and other graphic files and how to 

publish your presentation to a public domain. 

Move beyond slides and put your visual 

thinking cap on, after this workshop you'll 

know how to get the very most out of Prezi 

with these practical and user-friendly tips. 

Saturday • 12/10/11 • 10 am-1 pm • $29 


Best Deal! Take both Prezi classes 

for one low price 



Creating Web Pages ONLINE 

Create and post your very own Web site on 

the Internet in this extensive, hands-on, six 

week workshop. First, you'll learn about the 

capabilities of the World Wide Web and the 

fundamentals of web design. Then, with your 

instructor's patient guidance, you'll plan the 

content, structure and layout of your Web 

site, create pages full of neatly formatted 

text, build links between the pages and to the 

outside world, and add color, backgrounds, 

graphics, tables, hot buttons, and animation. 

You'll also learn critical and timely information 

on securing the best possible location in 

search engine listings, and powerful no-cost 

or low-cost web marketing strategies. Visit 

to register. 

Creating Web Pages II ONLINE 

Are you using HTML to its fullest potential? 

In this practical, project-oriented course, 

you'll discover how you can use tables to 

create fresh, innovative, and unconventional 

arrangements of text, colors and graphics. 

You'll become skilled at incorporating audio 

into your site, and you'll find out how frames 

can improve site navigation and turn otherwise 

drab pages into stunning works of art. 


Find out how to make your site more interactive 

through the use of forms, and learn how 

formatting your pages with Cascading Style 

Sheets can literally save you hours of time 

and effort. Visit 

to register. 

Achieving Top Search Engine 

Positions ONLINE 

Learn how to achieve top search engine positioning 

in this highly-interactive, six-week 

course. Discover how search engines work 

and how important events have shaped the 

entire Search Engine Optimization (SEO) 

industry. Learn which search engines are 

used the most frequently, and which ones 

you must absolutely get your site listed in. 

Master important HTML tags and understand 

how to use them effectively and ethically. 

Explore exciting and free online tools 

that can help you choose the most popular 

keywords related to the topic of your Web 

site. Domain, folder, and file naming conventions 

are discussed along with content layout 

and its effect on search engine positions. 

The entire SEO cycle is covered in detail, 

from primary keyword selection through the 

post-submission analysis. By the end of this 

course, you will have the knowledge and 

the know-how to achieve top search engine 

positions! Visit 

to register. 

Become proficient with Excel, QuickBooks, 

Word, Access, PowerPoint, Crystal Reports, 

Publisher, and more. Take an online class 

with Lifelong Learning! Visit to learn more. 

We’re always looking for great 

course ideas and instructors. 

If you have an idea for a course, visit 

www.kellogg.edu/lifelong and download 

the Course Proposal Form. 

Of particular interest are instructors for: 

arts & crafts • fitness • foreign languages 

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Nonprofit Training 

Technology Series 

Access the Power of Social Media: 

Twitter & HootSuite 

In this hands-on lab workshop, you’ll setup 

a Twitter account to learn standard practices 

of social media sharing, re-tweeting, tagging 

and managing lists. You’ll also setup and 

learn how to use a HootSuite account to 

save time in message scheduling, manage 

several social media accounts all at the same 

time and set up accounts to allow multiple 

content contributors. Don’t miss this chance 

to master real technology tools that will 

save time while helping you spread the 

word about your organization! Class size is 

limited, so register early. 

Thursday • 9/1/11 • 9-11:30 am • $33 

NPAT C10A-01 • A.Wolber 

Increase Efficiency with Google 

Docs 

Spend lots of time emailing documents and 

budgets back and forth? In this hands-on 

lab learn how to create, discuss and share 

documents online with an Internet connection, 

a browser and Google Docs. You’ll also 

create a Google Form, which can be used as 

a simple survey or data gathering tool. Don’t 

miss this chance to use real technology tools 

that will save time in gathering and sharing 

information about your organization! Class 

size is limited, so register early. 

Thursday • 10/6/11 • 9-11:30 am • $33 

NPAT C10A-02 • A. Wolber 

Design a Website with Wordpress 

If you’ve purchased anything online, you 

have the skills you need to create and maintain 

a website! In this hands-on workshop, 

you’ll make a demo website with a free 

Wordpress.com account. You’ll customize the 

site’s appearance, add content (articles and 

photos), and learn how to track site statistics. 

Class size is limited, so register early. 

Thursday • 11/3/11 • 9-11:30am • $33 


Managing the Deluge with Google 

Reader 

Learn how to track information and key 

words related to your organization and interest 

areas with Google Reader, in this handson 

workshop. You’ll work more efficiently 

online by saving web pages to read later, as 

well as quickly bookmarking and sharing 

web resources with peers (using Instapaper 

and Diigo, respectively). 


Wednesday • 11/30/11 • 9-11:30 am • $33 


Best Deal! Take all 4 Technology 

Series classes for only $99! 


Resource Development Series 

Basic Grant Seeking Lab 

Join this class for a hands-on overview of 

how to use the Foundation Center Database 

to find potential funding sources. Search 

over 90,000 potential funders nationwide 

to locate resources for your organization! 

Information on local funding sources will 

also be provided. Class size is limited, so 

register early. 

Session 1: Tuesday • 9/6/11 • 2-4 pm • $5 

NPAT C30A-01 • K. Andrews-Bingham 

Session 2: Tuesday • 11/15/11 • 10 am-12 pm • $5 


Basic Grant Proposals Workshop 

This introductory workshop is open to all 

who are interested in learning the basics of 

developing a grant proposal to apply for 

funding for a nonprofit organization. 

Session 1: Wednesday • 9/14/11 • 2-4 pm • $5 


Session 2: Thursday • 11/17/11 • 10 am-12 pm 

• $5 




Special Events – Are they 

Friendraisers or Fundraisers? 

Both, we say. Your organization can run 

events where you meet your financial expectations, 

use resources efficiently, limit risks 

and provide for a great experience to participants. 

In this workshop, we will explore 

the ins and outs of special event management 

including a discussion of the types of 

events most popular with nonprofit organizations, 

outsourcing versus staffing in-house, 

elements of a well-run event, and more. 

Setting benchmarks to ensure you are providing 

a positive experience for attendees to help 

build your donor base will also be discussed. 

Participants should come with an actual 

fundraising event identified that can be used 

during in class exercises. This workshop is 

most appropriate for those with some previous 

experience planning and implementing 

fundraising events. 

Wednesday • 9/28/11 • 9-11 am • $45 

NPAT C30A-05 • D. Dropper 

Best Deal! Attend the Special 

Events – Friendraisers or 

Fundraisers workshop with two 

friends and get all three 

registrations for only $99! 

Wednesday • 9/28/11 • 9-11 am • $99 

NPAT C30A-06 • D. Dropper 

Advanced Grant Writing 

During this session participants will focus 

on the more advanced aspects of writing 

a grant proposal for nonprofit funding. 

Plus, you’ll get hands-on practice writing 

a real proposal. Those attending should 

have already attended KCC’s Basic Grant 

Seeking Lab and Basic Grant Proposals 

workshops or have previous experience in 

writing and submitting funding proposals. 

Watch for details on this upcoming 

workshop! 

ALL ON BOARD! 

Nonprofit Board Series 

Nonprofit Board Basics 

Learn the basic roles and responsibilities of 

nonprofit boards of directors. Legal aspects 

of board service as well as tips and best 

practices of highly effective boards will be 

discussed. Participants will also have the 

opportunity to share their personal experiences 

to enhance group learning. 

Wednesday • 10/12/11 • 8:30-10 am • $15 


Coaching Board Members to 

be Good Ambassadors and 

Fundraisers 

Join us for this advanced session focusing on 

engaging board members more effectively 

as ambassadors and fundraisers for your 

nonprofit organization. This workshop is a 

must for all organizations wanting to energize 

their boards to help spread the word 

about their mission and raise funds in the 

process! 

Thursday • 10/20/11 • 1-3 pm • $45 

NPAT C20A-03 • D. Kern 

Nonprofit Board Committee Basics 

This workshop will focus on nonprofit board 

committees, their roles and responsibilities as 

well as trends and best practices in nonprofit 

committee structure. Practical guidance and 

tools to make committees productive and 

efficient will be discussed. Participants 

will also have the opportunity to share their 

personal experiences to enhance group learning. 

Wednesday • 11/9/11 • 8:30-10 am • $15 


Best Deal! Attend the Coaching 

Board Members workshop with 

two friends and get all three 

registrations for only $99! 

Thursday • 10/20/11 • 1-3 pm • $99 

NPAT C20A-04 • D. Kern 


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Communication & 

Marketing Series 

Unleash the Power of Storytelling 

to Promote your Organization’s 

Mission 

The best stories are told in ways that provide 

key information about your agency or 

program. But that’s just the beginning. Truly 

effective stories are compelling; that is, they 

make listeners (or readers) understand more 

than just the facts – they help the listener feel. 

This workshop will help you learn how to tell 

stories that separate you from the crowd and 

help your audience develop a deeper connection 

with your agency. Through instruction 

and practice you will learn the super simple 

storytelling formula, understand what makes 

a compelling story, discover how to tell 

unforgettable stories, and then brainstorm to 

uncover the right story for your agency. 

Wednesday • 10/26/11 • 9-11:30 am • $30 

NPAT C40A-01 • JR Reynolds 

Using Video Effectively to Tell Your 

Story 

Learn how video can empower your audience 

with a passion for your organization's 

mission. Maybe you're already using a 

camcorder, and wish your videos could look 

more professional, but don't have millions 

of dollars to spend? In this workshop, you'll 

learn how to use the medium of video to 

effectively tell your story in a professional, 

compelling way that won't break the bank 

- even if you don't have your own camera. 

You'll see examples of successful programs 

and be introduced to low cost tools to create 

and distribute your message to a wider audience. 


Wednesday • 12/14/11 • 1-3:30 pm • $30 

NPAT C40A-02 • J. Augenstein 

Best Deal! Attend both classes in 

the Communication and Marketing 

Series for only $50! 

Wednesdays • 10/26/11 & 12/14/11 • see times 

above • $50 

NPAT C40A-03 • JR Reynolds & J. Augenstein 

INCREASE YOUR 

Professionalism 

on the Job 

Business Etiquette for Every 

Day of the Week 


Dale Carnegie Was Wrong! 

Or Was He? 

MS Office Series 

Create Astonishing 



ONLINE LEARNING 

ONLINE 

COURSES 

Our instructor-facilitated online courses are informative, fun, convenient, and highly interactive. 

Our instructors are famous for their ability to create warm and supportive communities 

of learners. It’s no wonder that many long-lasting friendships have formed in our lively 

and intelligent discussion areas. 

All courses run for six weeks (with a two-week grace period at the end). Courses are projectoriented 

and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary 

links, and more. You can complete any of these courses entirely from your home or 

office and at any time of the day or night. 

How to Get Started: 

1. Visit our Online Instruction Center: www.ed2go.com/kellogg 

2. Click the Courses link, once you choose the department and course title you are interested 

in, select the Enroll Now button. Follow the instructions to enroll and pay for your 

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Classroom. 

3. When your course starts, return to our Online Instruction Center and click the 

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Start Dates: 

A new section of every course in this catalog will begin on September 21, October 19, 

November 9, and December 14. 

Requirements: 

All courses require Internet access, e-mail, Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. 

Some courses may have additional requirements. Please visit our Online Instruction Center 

for more information. 

Business Courses 

Managing Customer Service 

Become indispensable to any organization by understanding how to identify and meet 

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Distribution and Logistics Management 

Improve your company’s ability to deliver on time and on budget, while increasing customer 

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Personal Finance 

Debt Elimination Techniques That Work 

Learn specific, powerful, and proven strategies to get completely out of debt and live a stressfree 

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Stocks, Bonds, and Investing: Oh My! 

Learn how to make wise investment decisions so that you have enough money to live 

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Health Care Continuing Education 

Certificate in End of Life Care 

Understand the needs of individuals living with debilitating or terminal illnesses. (26 

contact hours) $199 

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online learning 

ONLINE 

New Classes added every month...Visit often! 

www.ed2go.com/kellogg 

Certificate in Gerontology 

Earn a certificate proving you have the skills required to meet the health care needs of a 

rapidly aging population. (40 contact hours) $209 

Grant Writing/Nonprofits 

Introduction to Nonprofit Management 

Develop the skills and strategies you need to become an integral part of one of the fastest 

growing service sectors. $99 

A to Z Grant Writing 

Learn how to research and develop relationships with potential funding sources, organize 

grant writing campaigns, and prepare proposals. $99 

Personal Development 

Achieving Success with Difficult People 

Learn how to have more successful relationships with difficult bosses, co-workers, students, neighbors, 

or relatives. $99 

Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Search 

World-renowned author and career advisor shows you how to get the job you want quickly and easily 

and in any economy. $99 

Writing 

Writeriffic: Creativity Training for Writers 

Banish writer’s block forever with these tricks from the published writer’s toolbox. $99 

Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published 

Published writer shows you how to give yourself the credibility you need to get your works 

published. $99 

Computer Applications 

NOTE: All computer classes require that you have the software loaded on your system. 

Here is a partial listing of computer applications. Please visit www.ed2go.com/kellogg for a complete 

selection of courses and pricing. 

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Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2003 

Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2003 

Advanced Microsoft Excel 2003 

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2003 

Intermediate Microsoft Word 2003 

Advanced Microsoft Word 2003 

Introduction to Microsoft Access 2003 

Intermediate Microsoft Access 2003 

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007 

Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2007 

Advanced Microsoft Excel 2007 

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 

Intermediate Microsoft Word 2007 

Introduction to Microsoft Access 2007 

Intermediate Microsoft Access 2007 


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Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 

Introduction to Microsoft Project 2003 

Introduction to Microsoft Visio 2003 

Introduction to Crystal Reports 10 

Quickbooks 2009 for Contractors (US) 

Introduction to QuickBooks 2009 (US) 

Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2009 (US) 

Introduction to Microsoft Outlook 2007 

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 

Introduction to Microsoft Project 2007 

Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2007 

Introduction to Microsoft Visio 2007 

Introduction to QuickBooks 2010 

Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2010 (US) 

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Lifelong Learning has partnered with Growth Strategies to offer are pleased to offer online 

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many lifelong learning opportunities and activities. Feel free to explore all of the offerings 

at www.gsinet.org/partners/Kellogg/, or visit www.kellogg.edu/lifelong and click on 

"online learning." 

Start dates: 

• Wednesday, September 7, 2011 • Wednesday, November 2, 2011 

• Wednesday, October 5, 2011 • Wednesday, November 30, 2011 

Mom + Entrepreneur = Mompreneur - Price $99 

Are you a mom who is full of energy, ideas, and eager to grow your passion? 

In the technological world today, owning your own business has never been easier. 

Working from home is attractive for mothers of young children. This course will explore 

what types of businesses are ideal for working mothers, solutions for creating a business 

from scratch at low cost and limited time, and strategies for balancing work obligations 

with familial and household responsibilities. 

Knowing When to Step In: Caring for Aging Loved Ones - Price $99 

Do you feel overwhelmed by the prospect of taking care of your aging parents? Are you 

unsure of what resources are available to you and your loved ones? Topics include: the 

evolving relationship between you and your parents; confronting independence, living 

alone, driving, falls; getting cooperation from your siblings; medical care options; living 

arrangement options; managing the finances; where to go for support and resources for 

both yourself as a caregiver and your parents. Read lessons, participate in exercises, and 

hold discussions with your instructor and fellow students in your on-line classroom 

Runs for 6 weeks and is self-paced; complete the lessons on your own timetable. 


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Online Non-Credit 

Career Training Programs 

PROFESSIONAL 

DEVELOPMENT 

INSTITUTE 

ONLINE 

Kellogg Community College’s Lifelong Learning Career Training Programs in partnership 

with Gatlin Education Services. General program descriptions are below. 

Detailed program outlines, descriptions, and demos are available at www.gatlineducation.com/kellogg. 

Our online career-training certificate programs’ content and materials are provided by 

Gatlin Education Services—the leader in online certification programs. These programs 

assist students in developing expertise in their desired career fields and/or preparing for 

industry certification exams. Although each course is self-study, each online course has 

an instructor assigned to answer student questions and solve student problems. Each 

program has specific learning outcomes related to industry standards. Students can enroll 

at by calling 269.965.4134 or for answers to technical questions prior to enrolling, contact 

Kellogg Community College by emailing ll-info@kellogg.edu. 

Healthcare and Fitness Programs 

Administrative Dental Assistant Hours—150 hours 

Price—$1,595 

Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding 

Hours—300 Price—$1,995 

This online program teaches students medical office operations, with an emphasis 

on billing and coding, processing insurance forms, and using medical software. 

This program provides training on medical billing software as well as preparation 

for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) national certification exam. All 

materials including student version of medical billing software included. 

Advanced Coding for the Physician’s Office Hours—80 Price—$1,395 

Advanced Hospital Coding and CCS Prep Hours—80 Price—$1,695 

Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative Hours—90 Price—$1,595 

ICD-10 Medical Coding: Preparation and Instruction for 

Implementation Hours—200 Price—$1,595 

Medical Transcription Hours—240 Price—$1,595 

Pharmacy Technician Hours—300 Price—$1,995 

Veterinary Assistant Hours—240 Price—$1,795 

Detailed program outlines, descriptions, and demos are 

available at www.gatlineducation.com/lifelong 



ONLINE 

Business and Professional Programs 

Certified Bookkeeper Hours—140 Price—$1,795 

This online course for experienced bookkeepers leads to national certification with the 

American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB). All textbooks included. 

Certified Global Business Professional Hours—400 Price—$2,495 

Event Management and Design Hours—300 Price—$1,895 

Project Management Hours—40 Price—$1,495 

This program teaches the basics of project management and includes preparation for the Project 

Management Professional national certification exam. Textbook and exam prep included. 

Six Sigma Black Belt Hours—200 

Six Sigma Green Belt Hours—100 

Price—$2,695 

Price—$1,895 

IT and Software Development Programs 

3ds max Hours—300 

Price—$1,695 

Help Desk Analyst: Tier 1 Support Specialist Hours—120 Price—$1,495 

Media and Design Programs 

Graphic Design with Photoshop CS4 Hours—200 Price—$1,795 

Video Game Design and Development Hours—500 Price—$1,995 

Skilled Trades and Industrial Programs 

Home Inspection Hours—200 

Price—$2,095 

Certified Green Supply Chain Professional Hours—60 Price—$1,595 

Performing Comprehensive Building Assessments Hours—30 Price—$695 

Sustainable Energy and Going Green 

Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager (CIAQM) Hours—16 Price—$795 

Principles of Green Buildings Hours—30 Price—$595 

Certified Green Supply Chain Professional Hours—60 Price—$1,595 

To enroll, call 269-965-4134 


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ONLINE 

Visit our web site at www.yougotclass.org/catalog.cfm/Kellogg to view this and other 

course and certificate offerings. 

Social Media for Business Certificate 

All three courses just $495 when you sign-up for the Certificate of Completion, or you 

may register for one course and pay $195 per course. Classes begin September 6, 2011. 

Get in on this exciting and growing way to communicate, market and serve your customers 

and clients. From Facebook to Twitter, blogging, YouTube, LinkedIn, and more, 

discover the new principles of communication that apply across all networks and how 

these specific social networks work and the possible uses for your organization. Learn how 

social networks are used to develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for 

your organization. Then find out what you can be doing, what you should be doing, and 

take back a plan to integrate social networks into your communication and marketing. 

Whether you are new to social networks or already involved, you will come away with both 

an understanding of social networks and practical, how-to techniques to integrate social 

networks into your organization or business. Your instructors are outstanding practitioners 

who also speak, write, and train others on social networks. 

Introduction to Social Media - $195, 9/6/11 – 9/30/11 

Get involved in the move from in-person to online communication. Learn what social 

networks are and their role in your business and personal life. Find out the top sites and 

how businesses are using the sites for communication, customer retention, branding, 

marketing, market research, needs assessment and serving customers and clients. Explore 

the options for your organization. Look at case studies of what other organizations are 

doing. Let your instructor guide your exploration of Facebook and YouTube. For anyone 

interested in social networks.Your instructor, Jennifer H. Selke, is a nationally known 

speaker, consultant and trainer on social networks and social media. 

Marketing Using Social Media - $195, 10/3/11 – 10/28/11 

Develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for your organization using 

social networks. Let your instructor guide you in exploring major social networks, including 

Twitter, LinkedIn, and blogging. Learn quick, easy ways to use Twitter, blogs and 

LinkedIn to engage your customers or clients and keep them interested in your organization 

or business. You’ll find out the advantages and disadvantages of each, and learn what’s 

right for your work and kind of organization. Your instructor, Suzanne Kart, is a director 

of marketing for a national association, and writes and speaks on the topic. 

Integrating Social Media in Your Organization - $195, 11/7/11 – 12/2/11 

Take away a practical strategy and techniques for implementing social networks for your 

organization or business. Learn how to create your own private social network using Ning, 

work socially using Google Docs and calendars, and move your web site to an interactive 

Web 2.0 site. Then your instructor, Jennifer H. Selke, will help you choose which social 

network tools are right for your situation, and then integrate them into your web site to 

develop a social networking strategy for your organization. Find out what you can be 

doing, what you should be doing, and take back a plan to integrate social networks into 

your communication and marketing. 



ONLINE 

Certificate in eMarketing Essentials 

Come get a fundamental yet advanced introduction to eMarketing, including improving 

email promotions, analyzing your web site traffic, doing search engine optimization, 

and how to successfully employ online advertising. Enroll in all three of the following 

courses for $495 and receive all the readings and a certificate in eMarketing Essentials. 

Improving Email Promotions 

Discover new ways to improve your email promotions, including when to email, what to 

email, and testing email copy. Then find out how to analyze your email response rates, 

including getting the bench marks for open rates and click through rates. Learn how 

to improve your email promotion and responses with tracking and testing. Get a basic 

introduction to email promotions. If you are advanced, your instructor is an email expert 

and can answer your toughest questions as well. $195 

Boosting Your Web Site Traffic 

Acquire the basic skills to boost your web site traffic, including how to analyze your visitor 

traffic, how to use search engine optimization to get greater visibility and exposure 

in Google searches, and how to redesign your web site copy to increase your visitors and 

results. $195 

Online Advertising 

Get the keys to making online advertising work for you and your organization. See how 

pay-per-click advertising with Google AdWords works. Find out how to test low budget 

Adword campaigns. Learn how you can target local audiences. Then discover Facebook 

advertising and how you can determine the demographics and even numbers of people 

you want to reach. $195 

On-line education for the Healthcare Professional. Visit the Lifelong Learning website at http:// 

www.kellogg.edu/lifelong/online.html and click on Care2Learn to search for course information. 

Physical Therapy Assistant 

Social Worker 

Nursing Home Administrator 

Registered Nurse 

Certified Nurse Aide 

Licensed Practical Nurse 

And many others... 

All you need is a computer with Internet 

access to work on your courses 24 hours a day, 

7 days a week. Stop when you want to or have 

to, log in when you can to pick up where you 

left off. 


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map / community education 

Dickman Rd. 

F. Keiper Rd. 

Wayne Rd. 

Denso 

Denso Rd. 

Hill Brady Rd. 

KELLOGG 

COMMUNITY COLLEGE 

Regional Manufacturing 

Technology Center 


Union 

Pump Co. 

M.L.K. Jr. Memorial Hwy. 

Business Loop I-94 

W.K. Kellogg 

Regional 

Airport 

Columbia Ave. 

Helmer Rd. 

Helmer Rd. 

I-94 

to Kalamazoo 

Exit 92 Exit 95 



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Trends, tips and hot topics along 

with the latest info on Lifelong 

Learning classes. 

For more 

community 

education classes, 

please contact one 

of the schools 

listed below: 

Lakeview School District 

15 Arbor Street 

Battle Creek, Michigan 49015 

Community Services Office 

Call Suzanne Nielsen 

or Debbie Newman 

269.565.2415 

Branch Area Careers Center 

366 Morse Street 

Coldwater, Michigan 49036 

Call Kathy Dunn 

517.279.5753 or 

517.279.5751 


REGISTRATION INFORMATION 

ONLINE 

Visit www.kellogg.edu/lifelong and click on “Registration” link. Have the course numbers 

of the classes you want (they appear in bold print for each class) and your credit card 

handy. 

BY PHONE 

To register by phone (using a major credit card), call (269) 965-4134. 

BY FAX 

To register by FAX (using a major credit card), fax (269) 962-7370 with your completed 

registration form. 

BY MAIL 

Complete and mail the registration form in the back of the schedule with your check, money 

order or credit card information. All fees are due when you register. Make checks payable 

to Kellogg Community College, and send to ATTN: Lifelong Learning, Kellogg Community 

College, 405 Hill Brady Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037. If you have more than one person to 

enroll, copy our form, fill it out and send it in with payment for each registrant, or download 

a copy from our website. 

IN PERSON 

The Customer Service Center is located in the KCC Ohm Information Technology 

Center. Hours of operation are 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 

am to 4:30 pm on Friday. You can also visit the Regional Manufacturing Technology 

Center, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am to 6:30 pm. 

OTHER KCC CENTERS 

If you live in the Coldwater, Hastings, or Albion areas, you may register for any of these 

classes at our centers there, or at the Regional Manufacturing Technology Center. 

KCC Grahl Center in Coldwater 

125 Seeley St. 

(517) 278-3300 or Fax (517) 278-3311 

KCC Fehsenfeld Center in Hastings 

2950 West M-179 Highway 

(269) 948-9500 or Fax (269) 948-9522 

KCC Eastern Academic Center 

in Albion 

14055 26 Mile Road 

(517) 630-8169 or Fax (517) 630-8168 

THIRD PARTY 

If you want KCC to bill a third party for your course, submit a letter of authorization, 

along with your registration form, to Lifelong Learning. Please submit at least 

five working days before the event. The letter must be signed by the third party and 

include your name and social security number. The College will then bill the third 

party directly. Authorization to bill must be unconditional, not contingent on a 

student’s successful completion of the course. The student will be responsible for 

amounts unpaid by the sponsor. Call (269) 965-4134 if you’d like us to send you a 

sample letter of authorization. 


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egistration information 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Register early for a full selection of courses. Each term we cancel courses because of low 

enrollment, only to find out the day of the course that several of you intended to come. Please 

help us by registering at least one week before the class start-date so we won’t disappoint you. 

Registrations will not be processed for students with fines on their accounts. Fines must be 

paid prior to registering. Late registration will be accepted through the first class meeting, if 

space is available. Enrollments are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis; however, we 

will add you to our waiting list if the class is full. 

CANCELED CLASSES 

If your course must be canceled, we will attempt to notify you before the first class. In this 

event, you will be entitled to a full refund or, if you wish, you may apply the registration fee 

to another course. Please ensure that KCC has your current phone number by including it 

on your registration form. 

REFUND POLICY 

If requested at least two days prior to the start date, a full refund is given for any dropped 

course, seminar, or workshop. A partial refund is given for any course dropped through 

1/10 of the total number of instructional hours. At this time a $5 fee is nonrefundable. All 

requests for refunds should be directed to Lifelong Learning at (269) 965-4134. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 

Kellogg Community College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate 

on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age or handicap in 

its admission policy, educational programs, activities or employment policies. 

If any student believes the College or any part of the College organization has inadequately 

applied these principles, he/she may contact the Equal Opportunity Office, 

(269) 965-3931, ext. 2265. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 

Contact Lifelong Learning at (269) 965-4134 or e-mail . 

Ways to Register 

Online 

www.kellogg.edu/lifelong and click on 

“Registration” link. 

Telephone 

(269) 965-4134, press 1 

Fax 

(269) 962-7370 

Mail 

ATTN: Lifelong Learning 




In Person 

at the RMTC or Customer Service Centers 

Since 1965, Kellogg Community College 

has been granted full accreditation by the 

Higher Learning Commission of the North 

Central Association of Colleges and Schools 

(www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org 

1-800-621-7440). Additionally, the College 

is a member of the Michigan Community 

College Association, the Council of North 

Central Community-Junior Colleges, and 

the American Association of Community 

Colleges. 

Membership in the various associations 

and regional accreditation agency approval 

gives students the assurance that their 

work at Kellogg Community College will 

be accepted by other reputable colleges and 

universities. 


KELLOGG 

COMMUNITY 

COLLEGE 

LIFELONG LEARNING REGISTRATION 

INSTRUCTIONS: You may use this form to register in person, by mail, or by FAX. If registering by 

mail, return this form to the address below. If registering by FAX, dial (269) 962-7370 in Battle Creek, 

(269) 948-9522 in Hastings, (517) 278-3311 in Coldwater, or (517) 630-8169 in Albion. Payment for 

tuition is due by charge card if registering by FAX—do not send cash. To make payment, complete the 

information and authorization on the bottom of this form. This form must be received and processed 

prior to the first class meeting. Incomplete forms, forms received after the first class meeting, and forms 

from students who have outstanding accounts will not be processed. 

1 Please print the following information. 

NAME Last First MI 

ADDRESS 

Street Number/Name 

CITY STATE ZIP CODE DATE OF BIRTH 

HOME PHONE NUMBER UNLISTED? ( ) 

YES 

NO 

E-MAIL ADDRESS 

2 Enter your course selections 

SUBJECT AREA COURSE NUMBER SECTION NUMBER 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

The information on this form has been provided by me and is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

I agree to provide proof of any information if it is requested. I understand that false/or misleading information 

may lead to loss of course credit, loss of tuition and fees paid, dismissal from KCC, and/or criminal action. 

Student’s Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ______________ 

CREDIT CARD INFORMATION/AUTHORIZATION 

If you wish to charge your course fees, please complete the following information: 

$ Please Specify Card Type:______________________________________________________________________________________ 

Amount you wish to charge 

Card number 

Expiration Date _____________ ____Cardholder’s Name__________________________________________________________________ 

Cardholder’s Signature _______________________________________________________________ 

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