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A friendly exercise program that combines low-impact aerobics with stretching, strength training, and routines to improve flexibility, muscular strength, balance, and cardiovascular fitness. Previous punch cards purchased can be used. Three Options for Purchase...Course Fee - Select this if you want access to all the dates for this given season, no punch card needed.Senior Fee - Reduced rate for seniors who would like access to all the dates for this season, no punch card needed.Punch Card - Purchasing this option will get you a punch card that will allow you access to 20 sessions of Cardio Fitness across multiple seasons. If you currently have a punch card with punches left, choose this option and enter in the promo code to remove the charge at checkout. Please contact the Farmington Continuing Education office at 860-404-0290 to receive the promo code. Bring a mat, hand weights, resistance bands, and a water bottle. Parking is on School Street or Church Street NOT in the School or Barney Library parking lots!
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Gentle Essentrics: Aging Backwards
Gentle Essentrics is a full-body stretching and strengthening program which rebalances the body enabling our full range of motion so that we can enjoy the activities we love. A gentle full-body workout that simultaneously combines stretching and strengthening while engaging all your muscles. Experience a deep activation stretch that will work through all the joints and release tight muscles. Effective for flexibility, mobility and pain-relief, as well as injury prevention and recovery. Bring a mat, towel, and waterbottle.**Classes that take place at the Farmington First Church of Christ location are held in the lower level of the Porter Memorial Building next to the church. The door is accessible from both Church Street and School Street.**
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Spanish for Beginners
Language
Whether it is for work, travel, or just plain fun, this course will help you learn the basic conversational skills of Spanish. Emphasis will be on communication and writing for everyday expressions. No previous knowledge of Spanish or textbook is required.The instructor will supply handouts.
Winter/Spring 2025
State Mandated Courses
ABE, ESL, High School Completion & Citizenship CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED If you have any questions please call Erik Wiegmann, one of FCE's Program Facilitators, at (860) 404-0290 ext 7076. All the following courses are free for residents of Avon, Burlington, Canton, Collinsville, Farmington, Harwinton, Simsbury, Unionville, Weatogue, and West Simsbury. Childcare is available in the evening ONLY for children who are 4 years and older and toilet-trained! Free English Classes Learn to speak, read, and write English with a focus on skills needed in everyday life. Both day and evening courses will be offered at three levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced). Registration is required for all new students. Fall Daytime 2024: January 28 - May 22 Tuesday & Thursday Location: Farmington Library - 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 Times: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Fall Evening 2024: January 27 - May 19 Monday & Wednesday Location: Farmington High School, 10 Monteith Drive, Farmington Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM The GED® Preparation Program GED® preparation classes prepare a student to take the state-sponsored GED® Examination to earn a Connecticut State High School Diploma. The minimum age for enrollment in adult education is 17 years of age. Students must document school withdrawal with parental permission. Visit “Getting a GED in Connecticut” for more information. Also visit GED.com for more resources to prepare for the test, set-up a free account, and share your account with Farmington Continuing Education. Fall 2024: January 8 - May 19 Monday & Wednesday Location: Farmington High School - 10 Monteith Drive, Farmington Times: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Citizenship Preparation This 12-week course prepares the applicant in the 3 areas of the naturalization process including both the application and documents, U. S. History and Government, Reading, and Writing. Fall 2024: January 27 - May 19 Mondays Location: Farmington High School - 10 Monteith Drive, Farmington Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Adult Basic Education For adults who want to learn basic reading, writing, and math skills. You will improve your life skills and can prepare to enter a high school completion program. Fall 2024: January 27 - May 19 Monday & Wednesday Location: Farmington High School - 10 Monteith Drive, Farmington Times: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED Farmington Continuing Education complies with CT General Statutes Sec 10-71c. All mandated programs are free. We do not charge a fee for any textbooks or materials used in the classroom. Non-Discrimination Policy: Farmington Continuing Education on is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action on for all qualified persons and does not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basi.
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Strength Training
Fitness
Strength training (also known as resistance training) is a type of exercise that causes your muscles to contract against an outside resistance. A complete workout that will help sculpt, strengthen, and reshape your body. You will work the core and more. Class includes standing and floor work so participants must be able to get up and down off the floor. However, modifications will always be demonstrated.
Winter/Spring 2025
Summer Programs
Comprehensive and innovative summer programs are available, providing both youth and adults with a plethora of choices. Enroll in programs based on personal interests and get immersed in learning about and exploring topics of various interests.
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Sushi
Cooking
Embark on a culinary journey that blends tradition, creativity, and the freshest ingredients. Join us as we dive into the art of sushi-making, honing your skills and crafting exquisite rolls that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a sushi enthusiast or a curious beginner, our expert instructors will guide you through every step, sharing their secrets and techniques. Unleash your inner sushi chef and immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience of flavors, textures, and cultural exploration. Get ready to roll and savor the essence of Japan right here in Connecticut!
Winter/Spring 2025
Taxes: Upcoming Changes & the Effect on Your Retirement
Financial & Retirement
Taxes are a widely debated topic, especially with rising deficits at the state and federal levels, which concern taxpayers, particularly those nearing retirement. In this educational workshop, you will learn how effective planning and timing can impact your retirement. We will cover current tax laws, potential changes, inflation effects, and strategies to minimize your tax liability. Case studies will also be shared to illustrate how to successfully navigate this complex topic and help you get as close as possible to "tax-free in retirement."
Winter/Spring 2025
The Coder School: Minecraft (Ages 8+)
STEM
Using the Minecraft Education Edition students will solve code and go through lesson plans such as planets, pandas, and more. Students will learn the X, Y, and Z coordinates, along with variables, conditions, loops, and more. Come join the fun! For ages 8+ only please. For ages 8+ only please. The Coder School will provide all needed hardware for this course.
Winter/Spring 2025
The Coder School: Python (Ages 10+)
STEM
Learn the fastest growing language out right now, used by Google, Instagram, and Netflix! Learn how to draw shapes and create designs using the turtle library. Learn about if then statements, loops, variables, and more. Come join the fun! For ages 10+ only please. Courses are held at The Coder School 1051 Farmington Ave, Suite D Farmington, CT 06032
Winter/Spring 2025
The Coder School: Scratch Block Coding (Ages 7+)
STEM
Using the platform scratch developed by MIT and block coding - create advanced games such as a solar system, Mario platformer, and much more! Learn about loops, variables, x and y coordinates, if and then statements, and more! Come join the fun. For ages 7+ only please. Courses are held at The Coder School in Farmington 1051 Farmington Ave, Suite D Farmington, CT 06032
Winter/Spring 2025
The Next Street Drivers Education
Farmington Continuing Education has partnered with The Next Street to provide you with a wide selection of Drivers Education courses. All classroom work is being conducted remotely via Zoom, and The Next Street has over 30 Zoom classes being held each day! Students can join any class schedule and, once enrolled, can take these classes at any time, in any order. Driving Lessons and License Tests are being completed with significant health and sanitation requirements in place. The Next Street is a family-owned, family-operated driving school with several locations around Connecticut. They have built their business by focusing on fanatical customer service and making the process of getting your driver's license in Connecticut fun, easy, and stress-free. Though they are a large driving school, they are not a franchise or a large corporation. The Next Street focuses on being the best in the business and prides itself on: Being flexible and providing accessible schedules. With their courses, you can enroll any time, take a class in any order, at any location, at any time they are offered. Offering courses at affordable pricing. Though their offerings are superior, they keep their prices in line with the competition and offer flexible payment plans. Outstanding customer service is KEY to The Next Street. Their team is available to support you through this entire process, from permit to driver's ed to license test, and everywhere in between. Click HERE to view course offerings or to register!
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The Princeton Review
Farmington Continuing Education has partnered with The Princeton Review to provide you with a wide selection of Live Online SAT, ACT, and AP Test Prep courses and tutoring. Student success is at the heart of everything The Princeton Review does. For more than 35 years, students and their families have trusted The Princeton Review to help them get into their dream schools. Their mission is to provide personalized, innovative, best-in-class private tutoring, test prep, and admission products and services to help students knock down barriers and achieve their academic goals. They are solely on the side of the students and not affiliated with any test developers. Use promo code FARMINGTON25 at checkout on the Princeton Review website when registering to receive 25% off SAT, and ACT test preparation courses. You can also receive 10% off private tutoring when you use the FARMINGTON10 promo code at checkout. Click HERE for the Princeton Review Website! Courses that Farmington Continuing Education are offering with The Princeton Review will be listed here, or on our Sunday Email. You can sign up for our Sunday Email list HERE.
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Thyroid Management Nutrition
Health & Wellness
Are you or someone you love battling some of these symptoms: persistent fatigue, feeling of exhaustion even if you are sleeping more, drowsiness, feeling abnormally sleepy during the day, forgetful, difficulty learning, dry/brittle hair and nails, dry, itchy skin, puffy face, sore muscles, weight gain and fluid retention, constipation, heavy and irregular menstrual flow, increased frequency of miscarriages, high cholesterol, increased sensitivity to many medications? If so, you don’t want to miss this class. Students will learn nutritional health to help manage thyroid symptoms including foods to avoid, ones to consume and some recipe ideas.
Winter/Spring 2025
Trimming the Excess: Weight Loss through Hypnosis
Health & Wellness
"Trimming the Excess" is a self empowerment course designed to help individuals cultivate healthy eating patterns and eliminate bad ones. Using self-hypnosis techniques, attendees will begin to shift their mindset to one focused on health and wellbeing. Some topics included are belief systems, emotional eating, stress reduction and much more!
Winter/Spring 2025
Trips & Tours
Our popular Trips & Tours offer both fun day and overnight excursions. Destinations vary guaranteeing something for everyone to keep you busy! Trip Cancellation Insurance is available through Travel Insured International in East Hartford, CT. Visit them at www.TravelInsured.com or call the 24-hour Customer Care Department at 1-800-243-3174.
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UGotClass - Online Courses
Click HERE to view course offerings or to register! Farmington Continuing Education has partnered with Learning Resources Network (LERN) to provide you with the UGotClass series of online courses and certificates. Learn and collaborate with experts in their fields, right from your home or office! UGotClass instructors log in to the classroom regularly to chat with you in the discussion area, post-audio-visual presentations and provide you with helpful readings. With options for courses and certificate programs in categories such as Business, Business Communication, Human Resources, Leadership, Management, New Media Marketing, Social Media for Business, Technology Skills, Training and Education, and Training for K–12 Teachers - there’s something for everyone! With more than 100 online course topics and 30 certificate programs, you should have no problem finding a course to fit your needs today! It is easy to participate in an online course.... After you register, you will receive an email with a web address to your online classroom. You will create a password and use your email address and password to gain access. The online classroom is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are no live real-time requirements or meetings, so you decide when you participate. The content (readings, audio lectures, slides) and self-quizzes are accessible for the entire course, so you can work ahead, or go back and review again, at your convenience. Click HERE to view course offerings or to register!
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Virtual Window Replacement Workshop
Home & Garden
REPLACEMENT WINDOW WORKSHOP. COMPARE PRODUCTS & PRICES. SEE HOW WINDOWS ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME! Want to save on your heat and air conditioning bills and take advantage of incentive programs available, but don’t know where to start? Low-E, Argon, Triple Pane, Wood, Vinyl, Composite. How much should I pay for a good quality window? Confused? Don’t be! Come learn from an experienced Master Carpenter. This workshop is a must for anyone thinking about having windows replaced or replacing windows themselves. Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email from Farmington Continuing Education containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course.
Winter/Spring 2025
Voice-Overs: Now Is Your Time!
Personal Enrichment
In what could be the most enlightening webinar you’ve ever taken, our instructor and professional voice coach will show you how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Most people go about it the wrong way. In this introductory class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry. Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead! Whether you choose to pursue voice-overs part-time or full-time, this could be the game changer you’ve been looking for. In addition to online instruction, you will be given the opportunity to book a 1-on-1 script read and voice evaluation via telephone with your instructor for the following day. This class will be presented via Zoom, you will receive a link the 24 hours prior to the class.
Winter/Spring 2025
What is a Trust and Do I Need One?
Financial & Retirement
This program aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of trusts, explaining how they function and when they may or may not be appropriate. It will cover the various types of trusts and their benefits, including tax minimization, asset protection from ex-spouses and creditors, preserving public benefits for loved ones, and supporting beneficiaries with disabilities or special needs. Additionally, the program will address the potential to avoid probate using trusts. Whether you are new to trusts or have some knowledge, the goal is to help you understand how trusts can be valuable tools in estate planning. All participants will receive an informational booklet created by an estate planning and elder law firm.
Winter/Spring 2025
When I Am In Charge (Ages 8+)
Babysitting & Child Safety
This course, taught by an American Red Cross instructor, is for boys and girls who are home alone. The course will cover all the safety concerns parents have when their children are by themselves, such as arriving home, responsibilities, phone and internet safety, fire safety, and much more! Students will receive an information packet to take home. No snacks or food is to be brought to the class.
Winter/Spring 2025
Workforce Education
Farmington Continuing Education can design and deliver customized training workshops that help keep employee skills sharp and advancing in our rapidly changing world. Developed to meet the individual needs of your company, we will conduct an assessment that will set priorities and explore all available training options resulting in a workshop guaranteed to fit your needs. Your employees will receive customized, high-quality training at a time and place most convenient to them. All of our courses are taught by seasoned instructors who have professional experience in their field.
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Year-Round Hiking Club
Nature & Outdoors
Explore the best mountain parks and forests with expert guides on the most spectacular hiking trails year-round. Enjoy the Year-Round Hiking Club's Top 10 Best Hikes. Enjoy 5 mile, 3 hour, weekly intermediate level hikes on Thursdays at 8:45am. Hiking shoes with vibram soles, water bottle, and hiking poles are recommended. Monthly hike details and schedule, GPS addresses, and trail maps are emailed. Custom hikes for all ability levels are available upon request. Purchase a Hiking Club Punch Card (good for 10 hikes) to pay as you go! Once purchased, Punch Cards will be mailed to registrants. Top Ten Best Hikes: Bear Mountain/Sages Ravine - Appalachian Trail, Salisbury Ragged Mountain - New England National Scenic Trail, Berlin Talcott Mountain State Park - New England National Scenic Trail, Simsbury Penwood State Park - New England National Scenic Trail, Simsbury West Mountain Trails - Red/Blue Trails, West Simsbury Peoples State Forest - Agnes Bowen/Robert Ross/Jessie Gerald Trails, Barkhamsted Tunix State Forest - Indian Council Caves Trail, Barkhamsted Rattlesnake Mountain - New England National Scenic Trail, Farmington Tariffville Gorge - New England National Scenic Trail, Tariffville Peak/Copper Mountain - New England National Scenic Trail, East Granby Hikes are offered weekly throughout the year on Thursdays. Once registered, hikers will be contacted directly by Grant Summers. For more detailed information, you can reach out to Grant at gemersonsummers@gmail.com.All registrants MUST complete a Hiking Waiver BEFORE the start of the course. A link to the Hiking Waiver is here... https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oss5S6Z_dah_qrBXsDmrasodi0Kbkp94/view?usp=sharing. Please download, complete, and either email (continuinged@fpsct.org) or mail (Farmington Continuing Education, 1 Depot Place, Unionville, CT 06085). Participation in the hikes will not be allowed unless a waiver is on file.
Fall 2024
Year-Round Hiking Club
Nature & Outdoors
Explore the best mountain parks and forests with expert guides on the most spectacular hiking trails year-round. Enjoy the Year-Round Hiking Club's Top 10 Best Hikes. Enjoy 5 mile, 3 hour, weekly intermediate level hikes on Thursdays at 8:45am. Hiking shoes with vibram soles, water bottle, and hiking poles are recommended. Monthly hike details and schedule, GPS addresses, and trail maps are emailed. Custom hikes for all ability levels are available upon request. Purchase a Hiking Club Punch Card (good for 10 hikes) to pay as you go! Once purchased, Punch Cards will be mailed to registrants. Top Ten Best Hikes: Bear Mountain/Sages Ravine - Appalachian Trail, Salisbury Ragged Mountain - New England National Scenic Trail, Berlin Talcott Mountain State Park - New England National Scenic Trail, Simsbury Penwood State Park - New England National Scenic Trail, Simsbury West Mountain Trails - Red/Blue Trails, West Simsbury Peoples State Forest - Agnes Bowen/Robert Ross/Jessie Gerald Trails, Barkhamsted Tunix State Forest - Indian Council Caves Trail, Barkhamsted Rattlesnake Mountain - New England National Scenic Trail, Farmington Tariffville Gorge - New England National Scenic Trail, Tariffville Peak/Copper Mountain - New England National Scenic Trail, East Granby Hikes are offered weekly throughout the year on Thursdays. Once registered, hikers will be contacted directly by Grant Summers. For more detailed information, you can reach out to Grant at gemersonsummers@gmail.com.All registrants MUST complete a Hiking Waiver BEFORE the start of the course. A link to the Hiking Waiver is here... https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oss5S6Z_dah_qrBXsDmrasodi0Kbkp94/view?usp=sharing. Please download, complete, and either email (continuinged@fpsct.org) or mail (Farmington Continuing Education, 1 Depot Place, Unionville, CT 06085). Participation in the hikes will not be allowed unless a waiver is on file.
Winter/Spring 2025
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Yoga
Fitness
Focus on the basics of yoga - for all ages and conditions. Increase your flexibility, reduce stress, and bring a sense of calm to your busy life. Yoga will tone the body, discipline the mind, and improve your overall health. Each session includes stretches, simple breathing techniques, and relaxation. Wear comfortable clothing, have a yoga mat and firm pillow available, and do not eat a big meal before class. Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email from Farmington Continuing Education containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course.
Winter/Spring 2025
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Yoga with Lorie
Fitness
Yoga draws the mind inward awakening energy through coordination of breath and movement. A combination of Hatha yoga postures will teach you how to be fully present in your body increasing strength, flexibility, range of motion, and skeletal alignment. Yoga focuses on both the mind and body and is a proponent of physical healing while reducing stress. "All the flowers of tomorrow are in the seeds of today!" Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email from the instructor or Farmington Continuing Education containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course.
Fall 2024