Boomers

Changing or Starting Your Career Later in Life (12.5 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
POFT 1006 82902	602930	ThT	6:00PM - 8:30PM	2/04/10 - 2/18/10	C102	$53	McGrew
Do you need or want to change your career but not sure how to begin or which direction to proceed? Do you need higher paying work? Are you stuck in a dead end job or have you been out of the work force for a while? Build your confidence and awareness, assess your current skills, learn how to improve and develop a strategic plan through effective goal setting.

Concerned About Your Aging Parents (8 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
EMEZ 1000 83905	602944	W	7:00PM - 9:00PM	3/24/10 - 4/14/10	C102	$40	Paggi
Explore solutions to make your role as caregiver more effective. Your specific concerns will be addressed, including improved communication, how to broach the subject of future needs, reducing guilt, making time for yourself and how to handle parent death. This course covers medical conditions, medications, how to find a physician, Medicare, Medicaid, and HMO’s. Instruction is provided on assessment tools to help you identify environmental hazards in the home and a rating sheet to use when you visit congregate facilities. Presenter: Kay Paggi, Nationally Certified Gerontological Counselor and Geriatric Care Manager

eBay Basics (10 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
ITNW 1050 83903	604650	WM	6:30PM - 8:30PM	2/24/10 - 3/10/10	TBA	$51	Inge
Want to learn to buy and sell like a pro, conduct online market research and create eye-catching auctions? Learn all this and more from the eBay expert.

eBay Beyond the Basics (10 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
ITNW 1050 83904	604651	MW	6:30PM - 8:30PM	3/22/10 - 4/05/10	TBA	$51	Inge
Take your eBay business to the next level. Improve your listings, tips and tricks to sell more and set up and manage your eBay business.

Find Your Passion & Purpose - Pursue Your Encore Career (8 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
POFT 1006 83953	602966	S	9:00AM - 1:00PM	3/06/09 - 3/13/09	C102	$41	Venne
Is it time to transition to a new career or a more meaningful type of work? Are you eligible but not ready to retire? Assess your readiness and readiness for this transition and start planning for the rest of your life! Textbook required.

Gardening with the Masters (8 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
EMEZ 1000 83907	602970	S	9:00AM - 1:00PM	4/10/10 - 4/17/10	C102	$12	Staff
The Dallas County Master Gardeners, a volunteer arm of the Texas Cooperative Extension Service, proudly presents a class designed to help educate the public regarding good horticulture practices. Presenter: Nancy Wilten, Dallas County Master Gardeners Program Coordinator

How to Write and Publish Your Story (10 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
EMEZ 1000 82903	602937	W	6:00PM - 8:00PM	2/10/10 - 3/10/10	C102	$51	Aldredge-Clanton
Do you have a story to share but think you have to be famous to get published? Your story is a sacred gift that can inspire, liberate, and encourage people as you connect with them through your written words. This course will help you discover your voice. Learn to engage the reader through vivid writing, to organize your story, and to edit your work. Gain practical knowledge of a variety of ways to publish your story for general audiences, special interest groups, friends, and/ or family.

Job Search - You're Not Old You're Experienced (8 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
POFT 1006 83902	602973	TTh	7:00PM - 9:00PM	4/20/10 - 4/29/10	C102	$35	Waterbury
POFT 1006 83901	602971	TTh	7:00PM - 9:00PM	2/23/10 - 3/04/10	C102	$35	Waterbury
Finding a job in today's marketis very different, especially if you are a mature worker. Topics include: assessing your skills; writing a resume or bio; marketing yourself; interviewing; negotiating salaries and answering tough questions. Textbook required.

Line Dance Saturday (8 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
EMEZ 1000 82908	602942	S	8:00AM - 9:00AM	1/30/10 - 4/24/10	G140	$25	Rogers
This class is for students with little or no line dance background. Learn the basics and some popular national line dances while having fun.

The Art of Networking and Internet Social Media (8 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
EMEZ 1000 83908	602936	TTh	6:00PM - 8:00PM	4/06/10 - 4/15/10	TBA	$35	Elder-Jones
Networking is about creating and developing relationships. Word-of-mouth is still the best form of advertising, whether you are advertising yourself or your business. Networking is one of the most important activities you need to do to achieve your goals and/ or grow your business. This class will introduce you to social networking websites such as MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Travel on the Cheap (2 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
EMEZ 1000 83906	602976	W	7:00PM - 9:00PM	4/21/10 - 4/21/10	C102	$17	Haraala
A smorgasbord of travel information on a budget awaits you. Learn how the instructor planned a trip to Great Britain, Noorthern and Southern Wales and Scotland for a total price of just under $2000 for a month's stay. Come hear about travels on the cheap worldwide and don't forget about the USA. Learn how to explore, dream and discover on a dime.