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Most Currently Scheduled Classes 
         & Senior Opportunities

NOTE:  Word Mania will end as of May 1.

The Senior Opportunities** that are listed are generally free and approximately an hour in length.  We encourage persons to sign up in advance in order to give the presenter an idea of the number of persons that they might expect to see.  Call 715.839.4909 to register or for more information. 

2010 Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) Programs:  The L.E. Phillips Senior Center has and continues to host programs provided by the Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR).  L.E. Phillip Senior Center participants are invited to attend any of the offerings on an “as space available” condition or are invited to join the ILR 715.232.5230 to secure spots.  For questions about any programs please contact the Coordinator listed for that program.  Coordinators:
Susan Waldusky 715.835.0042; Meg Marshall  715.835.1733; Mike O’Halloran  715.835.2388;
Jim Urness 715.832.5670.

AARP Tax Services

Leader:  Mary Weghorn
Schedule Day:  T,W,Th    9-2pm
Time: February 2-April 15, 2010
AARP free tax preparation offered.  We prepare simple E-file returns with priority to senior citizens.  Call Senior Center at 839-4909 for appointment.
Fee:  No charge/Donations Accepted

Bible Study 

Monday, March 15, 22, 29 Reverend Irwin Flaten
Discussion will center on Luke in the First Church

April  Reverend Irwin Flaten, topic yet to be determined

Viewing/Saving Photos on a Computer

Leader Name   Don Ballegeer                         
Pre-requisites: Introduction to the Digital Camera-course #1; Basic Word Processing Skills
Items Needed:  Camera Manual, Camera with batteries charged, stored pictures, cable to connect to computer (or card reader for memory card), storage device (CD, Flash drive...)
Date: Monday, March 15, 22, 29

Time   9:30-11:30a.m. 
Fee: Member:  $15; Non-Member $22.50
Viewing/Saving Photos on a Computer will cover how to transfer/copy camera images to plugging into the computer and by inserting the memory card into the computer. You will learn to view, rotate, name, and delete images on the computer; as well as create and organize file folders and how to transfer or make back up copies to an external source.  Call Center for Pre-requisites and Supply list.

Senior Center Hours: 
Open Monday – Friday
Office Hours
9am-3:00pm
Building Hours
8am-4pm
Other hours as scheduled--see
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Explore the Internet

Date:  Monday, March 15,22,29 2010
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Leader: Loretta Lunderville
Fee: Member $15; Non-Member $22.50
A hands-on class that will explore many of the different opportunities that the internet(world wide web-www)provides.  You will access the internet for shopping, researching medical information to recipes, finances, finding people and businesses, listening to music, playing games, social networking, and more.  Must be reasonably comfortable using the mouse.  Suggested that participant have attended the “What a Computer Can Do for You” if possible. 

Contact:
Mary Pica-Anderson or
Jane Pedersen

Phone: 
715.839.4909

We are located at:
1616 Bellinger Street
Eau Claire, WI 54703

Introduction to Digital Camera

Needed Supplies: camera manual, camera, charged batteries, memory card, highlighter, note paper
Date: Tuesday, March 16 at 9am and 1pm, March 23 at 1pm, March 30 at 1pm

Leader:  Loretta Lunderville                        
Fee: Member:  $15; Non-Member $22.50
Introduction to Digital Camera class will cover basic camera terminology,  using one’s manual, battery placement and recharging, the memory card and use, basic settings, previewing and deleting photos, and adjusting picture quality.

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Computer Level Two 

Date:  Tuesday, March 16 for 8 weeks
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Leader Name: Phil Close
Fee: Member $30; Non-Member $45
This 8-week course extends skills learned in Level One.  Please review the curriculum for Level One to identify skills that should be mastered before entering this class.
Use our website www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com and click on the “class” link to view Level One curriculum or review them at the Senior Center

ILR:  Energy

Coordinator: Mike O’Halloran 835-2388
Date:  Tuesday, March 16, 23  2010
Time:  3-4pm
Fee:
See ILR catalog, generally posted at Center
Sign up via ILR, our members are welcome as space allows/no sign up via Center

Pre-Level One Computer

Date: Wednesday, March 17,24, 31,  2010
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Leader: Loretta Lunderville 
Fee: Member $15; Non-Member $22.50
Take the fear out using a computer.  Learn computer terminology, basic usage and components of personal computers and Laptops.  This class will prepare the participant for the Level One Computer class offered at the LE Phillips Senior Center.

Visiting the Dominican Republic**

Date:  Wednesday, March 17
Time  10am
Leader Name : Teresa Valenzula 
Fee:  None
You're invited to tour the land Columbus described as the "most beautiful land eyes have ever seen..." Teresa Carrion-Valenzuela, a Dominican native, will share the geography, history, culture, language, music and dance of her country. BIENVENIDOS!!!!!   

The Link Between the LE Phillips Senior Center and
the EC Community Foundation**

Date:  Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Time  10:30am
Leader Name : Susan Bornick, EX Dir EC Community foundation 
Fee: None
Come to the seminar on March 17 to learn how leaving a legacy can benefit you, your estate plan and accomplish your charitable intentions through the L.E. Phillips Sr. Center Endowment Fund at the Eau Claire Community Foundation. 

Computer Class-Level One

Date: Wednesday,  March 17 2010
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Leader Name:  John Monson
Fee: Member $30; Non-Member $45
Computer Level One is an 8-week class for persons with little experiences or in need of a refresher course. Topics include basic computer components and operations, introduction to WORD, Notepad, Wordpad; organizing files and folders, email and internet.  If you have had NO computer experience consider taking Pre-Level One class before this class.

ILR:  House Plants

Leader:  Meg Marshall, contact  835-1733
Date:  Wednesday, March 17
Time:  1:30-3
Fee:
See ILR catalog, generally posted at Center.
Sign up via ILR, our members are welcome as space allows/no sign up via Center

Landscape Quilting Class 

Date:  Thursday, March 18  9:30-11:30am and Thursday, March 23 9:30-3:30pm
Leader Name  Linda Evans
Fee: Member $10; Non-Member $15
Landscape quilting is a combination of appliqué, sewing, quilting, painting, and anything else you want to add to your quilt.  The quilt can be as simple as a small floral wall hanging or as complex as a large landscape theme.  You will be expected to purchase your own supplies before the second session.  

ILR:  Wolves

Leader:  Meg Marshall, contact  835-1733
Date:   Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Time  1:00 
Fee:
See ILR catalog, generally posted at Center
Sign up via ILR, our members are welcome as space allows/no sign up via Center

Annuities and Your Retirement**

Date:  Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Time  9-10am
Leader Name:  Andy Cooper, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones   
Fee:  None

ILR:  Green Design

Leader:  Meg Marshall, contact  835-1733
Date:   Wednesday March 24, 2010
Time:  1:00  -2:45
Fee:
See ILR catalog, generally posted at Center
Sign up via ILR, our members are welcome as space allows/no sign up via Center

Triniteam  2010

Leader Name:  Diana Stenner   Phone number:  715-836-8106
Day: Dates will vary through the different months

March 25 at 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM   
April 13 at 9:30 AM- 12:30 PM
May 5 at 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
June 8  at 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (date was changed from June 10th to the 8th)
Description:  To find new volunteers for Triniteam, to identify members who may need a Triniteam volunteer.

Visually Impaired Workshop**

Date: Monday March 29, 2010
Time  1-4pm (please note the 3-hour timeframe)
Leader Name : Joan Wagner, Mary Powers, Rhonda Amundson,  Blind and Visually Service of North Central Wisconsin
Fee:  None
Adjusting to vision loss and blindness can be challenging. Come and learn some techniques to help you continue to enjoy life and live as independently as possible. Family members are welcomed too.   

EBay Buying and Selling

Date:   Monday, March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2010
Time:  4-5pm
Leader: Rick Walters
Fee: Member:  $20; Non-Member  $30
EBay Buying and Selling will be start Mar 29 at 4pm for 4 weeks. Learn how to buy or sell on E-bay and do it safely.  Pre-requisites for class are basic computer skills, some experience with Internet, and a willingness to set up an email account.  Rick Walters, North High School teacher, will be instructor.

Beginning Spanish I

Date:  Tuesdays & Thursdays,  April 6, 8, 13, 20, 22, 26 and 28, 2010
Time: 1-2pm
Leader Name: Teresa Valenzula
Fee: Member $25; Non-Member $37.50
This basic course is designed for students with little or no background in the language.  We will work on basic vocabulary, basic grammar, practice basic conversation simple dialogs, and listening comprehension skills, as well as cultural aspects of Spanish speaking countries. The instructor, Teresa Carrion-Valenzuela, is a native Spanish speaker.   Recommended purchase: Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish: A Creative and Proven Approach (Paperback)  

Golf Readiness

Date: Tuesday, April 6, 13, 20 2010.   Participants should bring a 5 iron club
Time:  2:15-3:45pm
Leader Name:  Mike Ramaeker, MPT, MS, ATC, CSCS
Fee: Member:  $15m; Non-Member $22.50nm
The golf readiness class includes a brief discussion of basic swing mechanics.  These basics are the foundation for the stretching, mobility, and stability exercises that participants perform in class to prepare for the upcoming golf season.  The readiness class precedes the golf swing class. Mike Ramaeker, MPT from LutherMidelfort will lead this class

Financial Workshop for Women Investors**

Date:  Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Time  9-10am
Leader Name:  Andy Cooper, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones 
Fee:  None  

What Can a Computer Do for You?**

Date:  Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Time:  9-noon
Leader: Loretta Lunderville 
Fee:  None
What CAN you do on a computer?....email, shop, bank, research from medical to recipes, bookeeping, pay bills, read books, listen to music, watch a movie, type and save documents, and more.  This FREE 3 hour presentation will give you a glimpse of some of the uses and a basic understanding of computer terms.   

ILR:  Complementary Therapy

Leader:  Meg Marshall, contact  835-1733
Date:  Wednesday, Apil 7 2010
Time  1:00  -2:00
Fee:
See ILR catalog, generally posted at Center
Sign up via ILR, our members are welcome as space allows/no sign up via Center

Internet Freebies 101  

Date:  April 12 and 19, 2010
Time: 1:30-4pm
Leader Name:  Elaine Welin  
Fee
: Member $20; Non-Member $30
The Internet offers an amazing wealth of ‘free’ resources, opportunities, tutorials, applications and so much more.  All those that sign up to take this class will receive a CD with sites listed by category to make it so much easier to find.  So expand your Internet experience and learn about some of the Freebies available.  Requirement:  Basic Keyboarding Skills  

Making “Fun” Images with Your Digital Photos 

Date:  Monday, April 12 and 19, 2010
Time: 9-11:30am
Leader Name : Elaine Welin 
Fee: Member $20; Non-Member   $30
Using your own digital photos, you will learn some fun ways to enhance, add effects, animate, retouch, and other basic editing features while being introduced to some helpful sites.  Bring your own digital images or use the ones we have and an external drive to save your ‘fun’ photos to.   Requirement:  Basic Keyboarding Skills

Securing Your Computer for Internet Use

Date: Monday April 12 and 19,  2010
Time:  5:30-6:30pm
Leader:  Rick Walters
Fee: Member:  $10; Non-Member  $15
Securing Your Computer for Internet Use will start Monday April 12 at 5:30pm for 2 weeks. Class will cover antivirus and spyware installation and use, Window XP Update installation and using Service Pack 2 and Internet Explore 7.0, tweaking the control panel, and Internet Explore 7.0 security adjustments.  This class is most applicable for Windows XP and Vista.

Introduction to Digital Camera

Needed Supplies: camera manual, camera, charged batteries, memory card, highlighter, note paper
Date: Tues April 13 at 9am and 1pm,  April 20 at 1pm,  April 27 at 1pm

Leader:  Loretta Lunderville                        
Fee: Member:  $15; Non-Member $22.50
Introduction to Digital Camera class will cover basic camera terminology,  using one’s manual, battery placement and recharging, the memory card and use, basic settings, previewing and deleting photos, and adjusting picture quality.

Legal Issues in Estate Planning**

Date:  Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Time  9am
Leader Name : Scott Kissinger, Atty, Guelzow & Winston, Ltd
Fee:  None
A discussion on general estate planning issues and considerations, including basic medical assistance planning.   

Don't get Gold Scammed**

Date:  Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Time  1pm
Leader Name :  Terry Mercer, Coins N More, Menomonie,
Fee:  None
Learn to be knowledgeable when you want to sell your gold/silver jewelry or coins. Terms, weights purity and percentages explained.

Line Dancing  Beginning/Intermediate Lessons

Date:  Tuesdays, April 13, 20, 27, May 4 and 11, 2010
Time:  2:45-3:45pm
Leader Name:  Geraldine Hansen, Shirley Paulsrud, Jean Guedke 
Fee: Member:  $17.50; Non-member :  $26.50
Line Dancing Lessons with Punky Hanson will begin Tues April 13 through May 11 from 2:45-3:45pm.  Learn beginning and intermediate basic steps, get some exercise and have fun all at the same time!

Garden Roundtable**

Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Time 9-11am
Leader Name: Bob Stitt 
Fee: None
Bring one idea for about the following for discussion: container gardening, unique plants and containers,  how to do it, and getting that early start.  Possibly bring some of the extra plants that have already been started to trade.

Pre-Level One Computer

Date: Wednesday, April 14, 21, 28,  2010
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Leader: Loretta Lunderville
Fee: Member $15; Non-Member $22.50
Take the fear out using a computer.  Learn computer terminology, basic usage and components of personal computers and Laptops.  This class will prepare the participant for the Level One Computer class offered at the LE Phillips Senior Center.

Handy Man Q&A Session**

Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Time:  1pm
Leader Name : Larry Lyons 
Fee: None
Handy Man, Larry Lyons, a local retired contractor will answer your home repair questions.  

ILR: Sewing Day

Date: Wednesday,  April 14, 2010
Time:  8:30-3pm
Leader Name:  Sue Walduski  Phone # 835-0042
Fee: 
See ILR catalog, generally posted at Center
Sign up via ILR , our members are welcome as space allows/no sign up via Center

ILR:  Omnivore’s Dilemma

Leader:  Meg Marshall, contact  835-1733
Date:   Friday, Apil 16 2010
Time  2-3pm
Fee:
See ILR catalog, generally posted at Center
Sign up via ILR, our members are welcome as space allows/no sign up via Center

Prepare Your Estate Plan**

Date:  Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Time  9-10am
Leader Name Andy Cooper, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones  
Fee:  None

AARP Driver Safety 

Leader Name Jeanett Scheuermann 
Dates:  Thursday, April 22, 2010
Time:  8:00am-12:30pm
Description:  The AARP Driver Safety Program exists to help older drivers update their knowledge and skills, prevent traffic crashes and violations, and maintain mobility and independence.  It is a classroom refresher, which covers age-related physical changes, declining perceptual skills, rules of the road, local driving problems, and license renewal requirements.  Graduate may receive discounts on auto insurance premiums. Fee:  $12.00 AARP member/pay instructor;  $14.00 for non-AARP member/pay instructor.

ILR:  Treasures of the Arabian Gulf

Leader: Tom Barland
Phone number:  Coordinator:  Mike O”Hallaron     835-2388
Date:  Thursday, April 15, 2010
Time:  1pm
Fee:
Call Prog Coordinator or See ILR catalog, generally posted at the Senior Center
Sign up via ILR, our members are welcome as space allows/no sign up via Centrer

Learn to Use the EC City Bus**

Date:  Monday, April 26
Time:  10am
Leader Name: Tom Wagner 
Fee:  None
*Learn to Use the Eau Claire City Bus will be offered on Monday, April 26 at 10am.  Tom Wagener will review city bus routes, transfer procedures, and answer questions before taking the group on a free bus ride that will leave and return to the Center.  This is a great hands-on opportunity.

Golf Swing Class

Date:   Tuesday, April 27, May 4 and 11, 2010 Club Needed for class; 5 Iron
Time:  2:15-3:45pm
Leader Name :Mike Ramaeker, MPT, MS, ATC, CSCS
Fee: Member $15; Non-Member $22.50
The golf swing class discusses swing mechanics with greater depth to identify critical markers in a swing.  Participants’ swings will be recorded and analyzed.  Practice times allotted for groups of two. Mike Ramaeker, MPT, MS, ATC, CSCS, will lead the class.

Vampires in Our Literature**

Date:  Monday, May 3, 2010
Time:  1pm
Leader Name: Valerie Guyant, Dept of English, UWEC
Fee:
None
Literary vampire continues to fascinate our culture.  Why have they survived for over 3000 years as a literary and cultural icon of evil, sexuality and the outsider we fear or want to become? This discussion will examine this question and others.  

Advance Ebay Selling

Date: Monday, May 3, 10, 17,24, 2010
Time:  4-5pm
Leader: Rick Walter
Fee: Member:  $20; Non-Member  $30
Advanced Ebay Selling will be offered Monday, starting May 3 at 5:30-6:30pm for 4 weeks. If you have experience selling on EBay or have attended “EBay Buying and Selling” at our Center which includes the pre-requisites as having basic computer skills, some experience with Internet, and have set up an email account and want to continue learning or practicing this class is designed to help you.  Rick Walters, North High School teacher, will be instructor.

Beginning Watercolor II

Date:  Thursday, May 6 through June 10, 2010 (6 weeks)
Time:  1:30-3:30pm
Leader:  Judy Proet
Fee: Member  $20; Non-Member $30

Beg Watercolor II is a continuation of Beg Watercolor with Judy Proett.   Pre-requisite is to have taken Beg Watercolor.   

Photo Story

Date: Monday,  May 10, 17, 24 2010
Time:  9:30-11:30am
Leader Name:   Elaine Welin                      
Fee: Member:  $15; Non-Member $22.50
 Make a story of your digital photos, enhanced with music.  Easy to use software will enable you to create a ‘show’ using your own photos.  If you would like to bring a CD of your own digital photos to class, along with a music CD, please do that.  If you cannot bring a CD of digital photos and music, they will be provided for you to use in class.

Facebook

Date:  Monday, May 10 and 17, 2010
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Leader Name:  Elaine Welin 
Fee: Member $15; Non-Member $22.50
Facebook:  Learn how to use Facebook—a social networking site—that allows users to connect and share information with family and friends and others with similar interests.  Basic knowledge of using the Internet is suggested for this class. 

ILR: Winston Churchill

Date: Wednesay,  May 12, 2010
Time:  1-2:30  
Contact: Jim Urness  832-5670
Fee:
Call Prog Coordinator or See ILR catalog, generally posted at the Senior Center
Sign up via ILR, our members are welcome as space allows/no sign up via Centrer

The Vascular System: Your Heart Doesn’t Work Alone**

Date:  Thursday, May 13, 2010
Time  9am
Leader Name : Dr. Thomas Carmody, Luther Midelfort Cardiovascular Surgeon    
Fee:  None
Dr. Thomas Carmody will discuss vascular disease and new minimally invasive treatments for problems such as hardening of the arteries and aortic aneurysms.

Geocaching, What is it?**

Date:  Friday, May 14, 2010
Time  1pm
Leader Name : Carol Gorton 
Fee:
None
Geocaching is a worldwide game of hiding and seeking treasure utilizing a GPS unit.  This presentation will introduce you geocaching and prepare you to do it.

ILR:  Alternative Energy/Smart Home

Coordinator:  Jim Urness:  715.832.5670
Date: Friday, May 21, 2010
Time:  10-11:30am 
Fee: 
Sign up via ILR, our members are welcome as space allows/no sign up here.
See ILR catalog, generally posted at center. Contact the LE Phillips Senior Center for more information:  715.839.4909

Geocaching, Let’s Do It**

Date:  Friday, May 21, 2010
Time  1pm
Leader Name : Carol Gorton 
Fee:
None
This is an opportunity to participate in a geocaching with Carol Gorton, an experienced geocacher, in the Eau Claire area.

Coin Collecting and Appraisals**

Date:  Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Time  10-11:30am
Leader Name:  Brian Zinn, Owner of General Coin and Stamp
Fee:  None
Coin Collecting and Appraisals will be presented on Wednesday June 23,2010 at 10am.  Brian Zinn, owner of General Coin and Stamp will discuss coin collecting and will appraise coins at end of presentation.

Exercises for Bladder Control**

Date:  Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Time  9am
Leader Name : Stephanie Powell, PT Luther Midelfort  
Fee: None
Recognize the signs and symptoms of urinary incontinence. Understand its causes and learn exercises for prevention and treatment.

Handy Man Q&A Session**

Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Time:  1pm
Leader Name : Larry Lyons 
Fee: None
Handy Man, Larry Lyons, a local retired contractor will answer your home repair questions.  

Beginning Watercolor

Date:  October 7, 2010  through November 18, 2010 (6 weeks); skip November 11
Time: 1:30-3:30PM
Leader:  Judy Proet
Fee: Member: $20; Non-Member:  $30
Beginning Watercolors     If you have never painted in watercolor and have always wanted to learn how…..this is your chance!   The very basics of this art medium will be explored and beautiful creations will happen.  Come and experience a new adventure in art and have fun while making new friends. 

Geneaology on the Computer

Date:  Friday, October 8 for 7 weeks 2010       
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Leader Name: Dick Buck 
Fee: Member $25; Non-Member $32.50
Geneaology on the Computer will begin Friday Oct 8 at 9:30 for 7 weeks and will be taught by Dick Buck. You will learn to how to enter genealogical data into a computer that will organize your information and print charts, records, and lists.  This class will not teach how to find ancestors on a computer. A more detailed description is available a the office.  Must attend first class and have a basic computer skills.

Handy Man Q&A Session**

Date: Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Time:  1pm
Leader Name : Larry Lyons 
Fee: None
Handy Man, Larry Lyons, a local retired contractor will answer your home repair questions.  

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