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Most Currently Scheduled Classes 
         & Senior Opportunities

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. 

See Ongoing Programs

Strong Bones Yoga II

Date:  Wednesday, February 1, 8,15, 22, 29 March 7, 2012
Time: 2:30-4pm
Leader Name:  Sandra Helpsmeet
Fee: Member $40; Non-Member $60
All those who have already taken Strong Bones Yoga are invited to the second level of learning how to protect and strengthen your bones with yoga.  We will review what was learned in the first level, add additional poses, and learn variations to the poses you already know.  Take your Strong Bones practice deeper and enjoy a balanced nervous system, too.  Instructor:  Sandra Helpsmeet

AARP Preparations

Date: February 1 thru April 15, 2012  T-W-Th 
Time:  8:30-2pm
Leader Name:  Mary Weghorn 
AARP free tax preparations offered.  We prepare simple E-file returns with  priority given to senior citizens.  Starting Jan 21, 2012 call the  LE  Phillips Senior Center, 715-839-4909 for appointment.

Financial Coffee Talk**

Date: Thrsday, February 2; Monday, February 6; Tuesday, February 14; Wednesday, February 22; Thursday, March 1; Monday, March 5; Tuesday, March 13; Wednesday, March 21; Thursday, March 29
Time  9:30-10:30am
Leader Name : Andy Cooper, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Invest.  
Fee:  None
Bring your financial planning questions and have a cup of coffee with Andy Cooper, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones.  Stop by and ask questions on investments, stock market, bonds, IRA’s, annuities, insurance, or anything else you may be curious about.

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

Learn to Use Your Cell or iPhone**

Date:  Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Time  1-3:30pm
Leader Name: Nina Booslaq
Fee:  None
This is an opportunity for persons to work one-on-one with a young person to learn how to use their personal cell and or i-phone, from storing phone numbers to taking pictures or other types of features that your phone may have.  Call the center for a 30min appointment.  Walk-ins are welcome if openings are available.

Contact:
Mary Pica-Anderson
or
Jane Pedersen

Phone: 
715.839.4909

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

Computer Level Two 

Date:  Thursday, February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2012
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Leader Name: Phil Close
Fee: Member $30; Non-Member $45
Level II Class Description: Level II computer class is 8-sessions and addresses many of the same  topics covered in Level I, but in greater detail. The focus is on these  general headings: The Desktop, the Control Panel, Windows Features,  Saving and Organizing Files, Internet Explorer, Browsing and Searching  the Internet, Internet Security, and Email.  Using our website www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com and clicking on the “class” link one can review Level I course content if desired. Prerequisites: Level I class or some experience using the keyboard, mouse, internet,  and email. If you currently use a computer at home, you will be quite  comfortable in Level II.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Series Review**

Date:  Friday, February  3, 2012
Time: 10:30-11:30am
Leader Name: Adam DeBroux, Geek Squad
Fee:  None
"A Geek Squad Agent will introduce you to the Samsung Galaxy Tab family including Galaxy Tab 10.1, Galaxy Tab 8.9, Galaxy Tab 7.0, and Galaxy 5.0. You will see how the Samsung Galaxy Tab family is changing the way people use computers. With Samsung technology you will be able to share your photos, music and files between many Samsung products including MP3 players, computers, tablets and televisions."

EBay

Date:   Monday, February 6, 13, (NO class February 20 and 27), March 5, 12,2012
Time: 4-5:00pm
Leader Name: Rick Walters
Fee: Member:  $20; Non-Member  $30
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 have an email account.  Rick Walters, North High School.

 Securing Your Computer for Internet Use

Date: Monday, February 6,13, (No class on 20 & 27th), March 5, 2012
Time:  5:30-6:30pm
Leader Name: Rick Walters
Class will cover antivirus and spyware installation and use, Window Updates and completing Service Pack installation and Internet Explore 8.0 security adjustments, tweaking the control panel, and configuring Internet Explorer 8.0.  This class is most applicable for securing PC computers with Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7.

Winter Feeding and Identification of Backyard Birds**

Date:  Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Time: 9:30-10:30am
Leader Name: Larry Bennett
Fee:  None
Winter feeding and identification of backyard birds will be discussed by Larry Bennett, the Bird Man of Beaver Creek Reserve.  He will show bird houses and different types of feed.

Sheephead Class

Leader Name:  Ron Herkowski
Day: Wednesday, February 8, 15, 22, 29, 2012
Time:  9:-11am
Fee:  $10m/$15nm
Description:  Sheepshead for beginners or persons who want to brush up on the game will be offered starting Feb 8 for 4 weeks at 9:00am.  Ron Herkowski will teach the class.

 Introduction to Buddhism

Date: Wednesday, February 8, 15, 22, 29, March 7 2012
Time:  9:30-11am
Leader Name Rita M. Gross, instructor; Rita Gross is an internationally known Buddhist scholar-practitioner and meditation instructor. 
Fee: Member $10; Non-Member $15
Survey of major teachings and practices of Buddhism, including meditation practice, which will be a component of each class meeting. 

Annuities 101  and Long Term Care Insurance 101**

Date:  Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Time: 9:30-10:30am
Leader Name: Andy Cooper
Fee:  None
The first part of the seminar will touch on the basics of the different types of annuities and how they work.  Individuals that own annuities and would like to know how theirs work in particular will benefit from this information.  The Long-Term Care portion will discuss the different ways to pay for this service and the different risks and costs associated with them.

Computer Class-Level One

Date: Wednesday, February 8, 15, 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21, 2011   
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Leader Name  Loretta Lunderville
Fee: Member $30; Non-Member $45
Computer Level One is an 7-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.

EBay Class

Date:   February 8, 15, 22, 2012
Time:  1:30-3pm
Leader Name: Cheryl Corbin
Fee: Member:  $20; Non-Member  $30
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 must have an ebay account. 

Reconcile Your Checkbook**

Date: Second Thursday of the Month; Dates are:  February 9, March 8, April 12, April 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8, December 13
Time:  9-11am
Leader Name: Missy Phillippi 
Fee:  None
Representatives from Citizens Community Federal will be available the second Thursday of each month from 9-11 am to help reconcile your checkbook.  To set up a one-on-one appointment call the Senior Center.

Facebook

Date:  Friday, February 10, 17, 24, March 2, 9 2012    
Time: 9:30-11:30 am
Leader Name:  Elaine Welin
Fee: Member $20; Non-Member $30
Over the past few months, Facebook has made a lot of changes and updates to their site.  If you would like to learn Facebook all over again or just learn it for the first time, sign up for this class.  Facebook is now the best way to communicate with your family and friends.  You will be able to stay up to the minute with your children and grandchildren!  Facebook is the top social networking site with over 800 million users worldwide!  In this class, you will learn how to add and tag photos, message, chat, manage lists, so much more!

Become a ‘Blogger’—Create Your Very Own Blog:

Date: Monday, February 13, 20, 27, 2012
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Leader Name  Elaine Welin
Fee: Member $15; Non-Member $22.50
Have you ever wanted to start a BLOG but didn’t know where to begin?  A blog is an online journal of sorts created by an individual and full of information that has meaning to that individual.  For example, do you love to garden?  You can create a blog just about gardening—tips, photos, etc.  Create a genealogy blog!  Create a birdwatching blog!  Share what you want to share!  Blogs are maintained by people who know nothing about web site design or development.   You become the "blogger" when you create and maintain a blog.  Blogging means updating your own site.  In this class you will learn how to create and maintain a blog.

Curing Arthritis**

Date:  Monday, February 13, 2012
Time: 1-2pm
Leader Name: Dr Mark Herr, Orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic Health System
Fee:  None
Learn about the causes and types of arthritis affecting the hip and knee, as well as the latest medical research and treatment for the condition.

Making Fun Images with Your Digital Photos 

Need Keyboarding Skills
Date:  Monday, February 13, 20 27, 2012
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Leader Name: Elaine Welin 
Fee: Member $15; Non-Member  $22.50
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.

EBay

Date:   Monday,  February 13, 20, NO class February 27, March 5, 12   2012
Time: 4-5:00pm
Leader Name: Rick Walters
Fee: Member:  $20; Non-Member  $30
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 have an email account.  Rick Walters, North High School.

Securing Your Computer for Internet Use

Date: Monday, February 13, 20 (No class on 27th), Mar 5  2012
Time:  5:30-6:30pm
Leader Name: Rick Walters
Fee: Member:  $15; Non-Member  $22.50
Class will cover antivirus and spyware installation and use, Window Updates and completing Service Pack installation and Internet Explore 8.0 security adjustments, tweaking the control panel, and configuring Internet Explorer 8.0.  This class is most applicable for securing PC computers with Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7.

Town Hall Mtg: Are You Getting the Medicare Benefits You Deserve?**

Date:  Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Time: 9:30-10:30am
Leader Name: Billy Feitlinge
Fee:  None
Learn about the free preventive services available under Medicare as a result of the Affordable Care Act (also known as health insurance reform) and what cuts Congress is considering to Social Security and Medicare.

Auto Accident….Now What?**

Date:    Thursday, February 16
Time: 11am
Leader Name: Brittany Niznic, Marketing Manager,Tower Auto Body CarStar
Fee:  None
A PowerPoint will be presented describing steps of what to do when getting into an automobile accident. Information will include on what to do at the scene of the accident and steps to getting your vehicle repaired
.

Fraud and Scams**

Date:  Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Time: 1pm
Leader Name: Lani Madis, AARP Fraud Fighter
Fee:  Free
Remove the word victim from your vocabulary. People who find themselves on the receiving end of a scam are not lacking judgment, but are most often simply lacking the tools to help themselves.  Learn the skills you need to help yourself.

Beginning Watercolor

Date:  March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12  2012
Time: 1:30-3:30PM
Leader Name:  Judy Proet
Fee: Member $20; Fee:  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. 

Beginning Bridge

Date: Wednesdays and Fridays, March 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 , 26,  2012
Time:  9:30-11:30am
Leader Name:  Neil Goodall
Fee: Member: $10; Non-Member $15
Beginning Bridge is an 8 session class, 4wk/2classes per week, for persons who have never played Bridge and want to learn. 

Finding Your Ancestors

Date:  Monday, March 5, 12,29, April 2, 9  2012 (snow day make up 16)
Time: 10:30-11:30am
Leader Name: Linda McClelland
Fee: Member $15; Non-Member $22.50
This 6-week beginner class will guide you through the research process as you begin or continue to work on your family tree.  Basic computer skills using the internet are necessary.

Beginning Chair Yoga

Date: Monday, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2 (no class on April 9), April 16, 2012
Time: 11:45-12:45pm
Leader Name:  Kathy Mc Alister
Fee: Member $21; Non-Member $31.50
Ease into gentle movement for strength and relaxation of chair yoga.  This introduction builds a foundation for attending continuing chair yoga classes. Yoga poses, breath awareness and focused attention are practiced from a seated position or standing with chair support.

Modular Knit Scarf Class

Date: Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Supplies:   Worsted weight yarn 300-400 yards; Needles - single point size 7 or 8; Place markers; Yarn needle; Scissors
Time: 9am-Noon
Leader Name:  Ellen Nelson
Fee: Member $5; Non-Member $7.50
Learn the basics of knitting connected individual squares to make a scarf.  The modular technique is very easy to learn while achieving spectacular and ever changing results!

Spanish Intermediate II

Requirements: name is on list provided by Teresa (those attending her class in the  past) or by persons calling Teresa  715-598-4150 for her permission to  join.
Book used: Spanish in 10 Minutes a Day by Kristine Kershul

Date:  Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 24 (no classes March 27 and 29) May 3, 5
Time: 2-4pm
Fee: Member $32; Non-Member $48
Leader Name  Teresa Carrion 
This class is available to only those people that have taken Teresa’s class in the past. 

Preparing for Allergy Season**

Date:  Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Time: 10am
Leader Name: Lynn Cherrier RN, Mayo System
Fee:  None      
We'll look at how and why allergies or "hay fever"appear, the different types and ways to reduce exposure to them, and the medicine/ treatments now available to help.

A Woman’s Guide to Money Matters**

Date:  Thursday, March 8 
Time: 10-11am
Leader Name: Andy Cooper
Fee:  None
Will discuss how to take control of their financial life by examining their values and setting specific, realistic and measurable goals.  Topics to cover will include budgeting, investments, annuities, life insurance and long term care insurance.

Islam and Women**

Date:  Friday, March 9, 2012
Time: 1:30pm
Leader Name: Dr Steven Fink, UWEC
Fee:  None      
"Dr. Steve Fink from UWEC will address a variety of issues concerning women in Islam, such as dress requirements, marriage, and Islamic feminism."

How to Stay Young the First 100 Years & Free Spinal Screening**  

Leader Name:  Dr. Jon Shimoda, DC,  Care Full Chiropratic
Day: Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Time:  9:30-noon
Fee:  None
As our lifespan increases, so does our need to be mobile to attain a higher quality of life.  This presentation offers valuable information for everyone, regardless of age.  Learn how you, too, can stay young your first 100 years.  Presentation followed by free Spinal Screenings will be performed using MyoVision.

The Dangers of Socialism in America**

Date:  Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Time: 10-11am
Leader Name: Tom Kewan
Fee:  None
Is socialism dangerous? Kai Chen, former Pro-Basketball player on China’s National Team (1970-1979) and author of “One in a Billion – Journey toward Freedom” speaks about the dangers of socialism via SKYPE Video Conference. You will see him LIVE on the big screen and he will answer your questions.  Google Kai Chen blog for more information.  Must pre register due to class size limitations.

Cremation: the New Traditional Funeral**

Date:  Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Time: 1pm
Leader Name: Matt Thompson, Chippewa Valley Cremation Services
Fee:  None
In an ever changing society people today don’t want a sad funeral.  Many instead desire a “Celebration of Life.”  Come to learn, ask questions, and take a glimpse at the future of funeral service.

EBay Class

Date:   Wednesday, March 14, 21, 28, 2012
Time:  1:30-3pm
Leader Name: Cheryl Corbin
Fee: Member:  $20; Non-Member  $30
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 must have an ebay account. 

Strong Bones Yoga One

Date:  Wednesday, March 14, 21, 28 April 4, 11, 18, 2012
Time: 2:30-4pm
Leader Name  Sandra Helpsmeet, Yoga Alliance 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher
Fee: Member $40; Non-Member $60
Research has demonstrated that yoga appears to be an effective way to build bone mineral density and is also showing that yoga, properly practiced, can build and increase bone strength at any age.  In this class, you will learn a series of poses that have been shown to build bone mass, with variations for  your current state of bone health. The practice you will learn will give you a way to protect or rehabilitate your bones as well as gain yoga's other benefits.

EBay

Date:   Monday,  March 19, 26, April 2, 9  2012
Time: 4-5:00pm
Leader Name: Rick Walters
Fee: Member:  $20; Non-Member  $30
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 have an email account.  Rick Walters, North High School.

 Ebay Practice Class

Date:  Monday, March 19, 26, April 2, 9  2012
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Leader Name  Rick Walter
Fee: Member $10; Non-Member $15
If you have taken the Beginner Ebay class from the Senior Center or  have pervious Ebay buying or selling experiences, would like time to practice under the supervision of an experienced ebay seller, and have a email account consider taking this class.

Beginning Cable Knit Scarf Class

Supplies:  Worsted weight yarn 300-400 yards; Single point needles size 7 or 8; Cable needle;       Place markers
Date: Thursday, March 22
Time: 9am-Noon
Leader Name  Ellen Nelson
Fee: Member $5; Non-Member $7.50
Cable knitting is deceptively easy!  We will start textured knitting with a single cable in the center of a scarf, sided by a seed stitch pattern.  Fringe optional.

What Can I do with an iPad?**

Date: Friday, March 23, 2012
Time: 9-10am
Leader Name:  Dan Neumann, Mac Man
Fee:  None
We will explore some of the many possibilities for communication and entertainment on the i-pad, such as read books, do email, search the net, keep track of appointments, write notes to myself (reminders), play lots of games, make music, take pictures, You Tube, and more.

Knit Simple Socks Class

Date: Tuesday, March 27-9:30-11:30am; Tuesday, April 3-9:30-Noon; Tuesday, April 10-9:30-11:30am
Supplies:   Worsted weight yarn 200 yards or so; Consider washability; Size 6 double point needles; Optional--a single point size 6 needle; Place markers; Needle; Scissors
Leader Name:  Ellen Nelson
Fee: Member $7.00; Non-Member $10
We WILL knit two socks but with heavier yarn for a quick completion and increased warmth.  This class is an introduction to knitting socks.  Participants should be comfortable with using double point needles. 

Photo Story

Date: Wednesday, April 4, 11, 18, 2012
Time:  9:30-11:30am
Leader Name   Elaine Welin                      
Fee: Member:  $15; Non-Member $22.50
Bring your digital photos to class and learn how you can create a digital Photo Story using a free software download from Microsoft.   In this class you will learn how to add your digital photos, edit, zoom/pan, add transitions, narration, music and make your digital photos come to life! 

Pre-Level One Computer

Date:  Wednesday, April 4, 11, 18 2012
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Leader Name: 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.

Lunch and Learns

Date: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 RSVP by April 3 to LE Phillips SC
Time:  11:30am
Meal Providers’ Name: Grace Lutheran Foundation        
Topic and Presenter:  Post Operative Hip and Knee Rehabilitation By Syverson Lutheran Home and Rehab Care Staff
Are you, a family member or friend considering hip or knee surgery?  Are you apprehensive about the post operative recovery?  What is rehab therapy: What does it involve?  This presentation will answer these questions and more.   RSVP by April 3 by calling LE Phillips Senior Center.

Beginning Spanish

Please purchase book for 1st class session:  Spanish in 10 Minutes a Day, by Kristine Kershul
Date:  Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, May 1, 3  2012
Time: 2-4pm
Leader Name Teresa Carrion 
Fee: Member $32; Non-Member $48
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. 

EBay

Date:   Monday,  April 23, 30, May 7, 14 2012
Time: 4-5:00pm
Leader Name: Rick Walters
Fee: Member:  $20; Non-Member  $30
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 have an email account.  Rick Walters, North High School.

Ebay Practice Class

Date:  Monday,  April 23, 30, May 7, 14   2012
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Leader Name  Rick Walter
Fee: Member $10; Non-Member $15
If you have taken the Beginner Ebay class from the Senior Center or  have pervious Ebay buying or selling experiences, would like time to practice under the supervision of an experienced ebay seller, and have a email account consider taking this class.

Eau Claire Area School District Administrator’s Visit**

Date:  Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Time: 10:15-11:15am
Leader Name: Teri Piper-Thompson
Fee:  None
Join Ron Heilmann, superintendent of the Eau Claire Area School District, and a school board member as they answer your questions about what’s going on in our district. They will share information about and photos of construction going on in three of our elementary schools and the upcoming construction at DeLong Middle School.

Computer Class-Level One

Date: Wednesday, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2012   
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Leader Name  Loretta Lunderville
Fee: Member $30; Non-Member $45
Computer Level One is an 7-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.

Beginning Watercolor II

Date:  Thursday, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7  2012
Time:  1:30-3:30pm
Leader Name:  Judy Proett
Prerequisite:  Judy Proett’s Beg Watercolor
Fee: Member  $20; Non-Member   $30
Beg Watercolor II is a continuation of Beg Watercolor with Judy Proett.   Prerequisite is to have taken Beg Watercolor.   

Ebay Practice Class

Date:  Tuesday, May 8 and 15, 2012
Time: 9:30am-11am
Leader Name  Cheryl Corbin
Fee: Member $10; Non-Member $15
If you have taken the Beginner Ebay class from the Senior Center or  have  pervious Ebay buying or selling experiences, would like time to practice under the supervision of an experienced ebay seller, and have a email  account consider taking this class.

Beginning Watercolor

Date:  Thursday, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8,  2012
Time: 1:30-3:30PM
Leader Name:  Judy Proet
Fee: Member $20; Fee:  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. 

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