Farmington Continuing Education

Have you ever been told that you have a great voice? If so, then this is the course for you! Have you ever wondered how to begin in voice-over part-time, full time, or for supplemental or retirement income? This workshop is a great, upbeat, and most importantly, the realistic first step to explore voice-over. Our easy-to-access remote learning system will take you behind the scenes at Voice Coaches' main studios, where we regularly produce voice-over content for clients including Netflix, Discovery, HGTV, Disney, Lifetime, Nickelodeon, and many more. From audiobooks, training material, animation, and commercials to socially relevant content, television, and much more: today’s voice-over field has become a great way to leverage your individual voice qualities and communication skill in a whole new way. This course also includes an opportunity to receive a brief one-on-one voice range and quality assessment with the instructor. 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.

When we lose a pet, the feelings that come upon us can be confusing and complicated. We feel as if our lives will never return to "normal" and that we will continue to feel the pain or even guilt forever. Very few around us may understand. No one grieves in the same way, and it may cause us to question if what we are feeling is normal. Come learn about the "normal" grief experiences in the areas of emotions, physical "symptoms," social feelings, time frames, and so much more. This class is for anyone going through their own personal grief process as well as those who are supporting others in the process.

The purpose of this credit recovery course is to provide more time and assistance for those students who did not achieve course standards in Wellness 9, 10, or 11 curricula during the regular school year. Students will complete individualized units of study for credit. Successful completion fulfills the required credit for graduation in the selected class. Enrollment is open to FHS students who achieved at least a 50% final average in Wellness 9, 10, or 11. The class will be taught remotely. Login instructions will be emailed to registrants before the start of class. This is a remedial course for FARMINGTON High School students ONLY!

Hudson Yards is New York’s newest neighborhood and home to 100 diverse shops and restaurants, significant public art, and plazas. Located between 10th and 12th Avenues from West 30th to West 34th Street, Hudson Yards is the newest developed neighborhood in Manhattan’s West Side. THE EDGE is the highest sky deck in the Western Hemisphere located at 30 Hudson Yards, with a one-of-a-kind design, it’s suspended in mid-air, giving you the feeling of floating in the sky with 360-degree views you can’t get anywhere else. Look 100 stories down from the thrilling glass floor, look out over the city on angled glass walls. Time to explore the upscale shopping & Spanish food market in Hudson Yards. Upon arrival in NYC enjoy a guided walking tour of the High Line, a park created from a former raised railway. The High Line runs up the west side of Manhattan with an entrance near Chelsea Market. Because it is two-stories above street level it offers a unique view of the city. Following our tour of the High Line we’ll have a chance to grab a bite to eat at Chelsea Market. Trip includes motorcoach, entrance fees, and tour director.

Join Farmington Continuing Education for 6 moderately paced nature walks on wooded trails in Central and Northern CT. Appreciate nature’s tranquility and subtle gifts while still getting some exercise with the Top 6 Best Nature Walks. Enjoy 2.5 mile, hour and a half, weekly easy walks on Tuesday mornings starting at 8:45am. Any postponement due to weather will be communicated before the hike via email. Good hiking boots and water are essential, and hiking poles are recommended! List of Nature Walks Northwest Park - Brookside/Rainbow/Wetland Forest Trails, Windsor Stratton Brook Park - Blue/Orange/Red Trails, Simsbury McLean Game Refuge - Blue/Yellow Trails, Granby Burr Pond State Park - Wolcott Trail, Torrington Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area - Beaver Pond Trail, Burlington Jones Mountain - Red Trail, New Hartford If you have any questions about the hiking program, please contact our hiking instructor, Grant Summers at gemersonsummers@gmail.com. All registrants MUST complete a Hiking Waiver BEFORE the start of the course. A link to the Hiking Waiver will be included in the "notes" of the registration confirmation, and can also be found HERE. 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.

This make and take hands on workshop is all about creating the most stunning patio pots on the block this Summer. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or new to the world of plants, you'll learn how to create a beautiful display that will knock the socks off your neighbors. We'll start by discussing the best plants for patio pots, including options for both sun and shade. You'll learn how to choose the right color scheme and combination of plants to create a cohesive and eye-catching display. Next, we'll cover the basics of container gardening, including how to properly prepare your pots, how to choose the right soil and fertilizer, and how to maintain your plants throughout the season. You'll also learn how to create different levels of interest in your pot, using both tall and short plants/elements. Finally, we'll discuss the best ways to add finishing touches to your patio pot, such as adding non-plant accents for a touch of magic. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to create a beautiful and unique patio pot. You'll leave with a gorgeous 12" patio pot you created, ready for your season long enjoyment. Kids 3 and up are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Course fee includes supplies.

Celebrate garlic! Located between the picturesque Catskill Mountains and the mighty Hudson River in historic Saugerties, NY - this is the festival to enjoy everything garlic! Visit the garlic marketplace with tons of gourmet garlic; visit the food alley featuring garlic-enhances foods such as sausage, pulled pork, garlic soup, garlic green beans, and even garlic ice cream. Enjoy entertainment (Bluegrass, Cajun, Ragtime, Irish and German music), cooking demonstrations by renowned chefs of the Hudson Valley, instructive garlic growing and braiding talks, and numerous arts and craft vendors. In the afternoon, board the 300 passenger Rip Van Winkle in Kingston, NY for a 2-hour narrated cruise on the Hudson River. See beautiful mansions and lighthouses on this stretch of the river. Meals are on your own! Trip includes motorcoach, Group Leader, admission to the garlic festival, ferry ticket, and all gratuities.

In this class students will practice weaving a “cathead” shaped bottom while using a 3/3 continuous twill pattern up the sides of the basket. This rattan twill-woven basket measures 10 in across the top, 6 in square on the bottom, and 6 in high. Students will be able to choose which “twill” will be on the outside of their basket. The two ‘versions' of the twill can be seen in the photo provided. Course fee includes supplies

Register for this one-time, 90-minute introductory course at any time! Upon receipt of registration, you will be contacted by a representative from Voices For All to schedule your 90-minute session based on your availability. "Wow, you have a great voice!” Have you heard that more times than you can count? Or maybe you listen to your favorite audiobooks, commercials, or cartoon characters and think, “I could do that!” Want to earn income using your talents from the comfort of your home? If so, then you could have what it takes to begin working as a professional Voiceover Artist. Explore the voiceover industry with your instructor, a professional, working voice actor from Voices For All, in a one-on-one, personalized, video chat setting. Discover the current trends in the industry and how easy and affordable it can be to learn, set up, and work from home. In this one-time, 90-minute, introductory class, you’ll also learn about the different types of voiceovers and the tools you’ll need to find success. Your instructor will record you as you read a real script, then offer you some coaching so you can improve your delivery, taking notes on your performance to create a professional voiceover evaluation delivered to you in a follow-up call. Learn more: http://www.voicesforall.com/ooo 18 and over. You owe it to yourself to finally explore the possibilities of this fun and rewarding field! Upon registration, you will be contacted by VFA to schedule your class for a day and time of your convenience. Requirements: Students must have Internet Access and Video Chatting capabilities using a method such as Zoom, Skype (Win/Mac/Mobile), or iChat/FaceTime (Mac/iOS).

Click HERE for a detailed trip flyer and more information! Highlights INCLUDES: Deluxe motorcoach, 2 nights hotel, 2 breakfasts, 1 dinner, ferries to Nantucket & Martha’s Vineyard, sightseeing & admissions as per itinerary, Friendship Tours Escort, Driver & Tour Director Gratuity Itinerary Day 1 This special fun weekend treats you to exciting adventures on both Nantucket & Martha’s Vineyard. Visit the JFK MUSEUM where you will learn about the legacy of President Kennedy and his deep connection to Cape Cod where he enjoyed many summers with family and friends. Enjoy 2 nights at the HOLIDAY INN CAPE COD HYANNIS, featuring spacious guestrooms, restaurant, indoor pool and whirlpool. Welcome dinner marks our arrival. Day 2 After breakfast, we’ll day trip to NANTUCKET ISLAND. Board your ferry to America’s most scenic little Island and become acquainted with the “Little Grey Lady.” GUIDED TOUR highlights include the Old Mill, Sconset Village, Low Beach, Sankaty Head Lighthouse, Cranberry bogs and Nantucket moors. Free time for lunch, shopping or biking before returning to the mainland. Evening at leisure. Day 3 Following breakfast, depart by ferry for MARTHA’S VINEYARD. Upon arrival board an Island bus for transport to Edgartown with time to browse its quaint shops and lunch on own before returning to Oak Bluffs. Return to the mainland and we’re homeward bound. Trip Protection Policy Trip Protection Coverage is strongly recommended. Trip Protection offers coverage for Cancellation for covered medical reasons, Interruption, Emergency Medical, Travel Delay, & more. The AON/NTA Travel Protection Plan offers 3 levels of insurance: Basic or Enhanced or Enhanced with Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR). The Pre-existing medical condition exclusion can be waived by purchasing the Enhanced Plan within 14 days of your deposit or initial payment. The Enhanced Plan with the add-on of CFAR must be purchased within 14 days of initial deposit. CFAR allows you to cancel for any reason up to 48 priors to departure and reimburses up to 75% of your nonrefundable trip cost. To enroll: https://nta.aontravelprotect.com Tour Operator Location #076068 OR call AON 1-800-388-1470. Premiums are non-refundable once paid. Terms & Conditions apply. Plan details are available at https://www.friendshiptours.net/protection-plan. Call Friendship Tours 860-243-1630 for assistance in enrolling.

Cruise aboard a beautiful catamaran! This multi-million dollar vessel is state of the art and includes a plush climate-controlled interior, an outside sun deck, and 3 viewing levels for great views! The 90 minute narrated cruise of Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island sails from North Kingstown, RI & offers breathtaking sightseeing: 10 Famous Lighthouses along the coastline, 10 Incredible Islands, sail under the Jamestown and Newport Bridges, view the Newport Naval Base & see the Aircraft Carriers, experience Newport Harbor and fascinating waterfront. This is a cruise you will really enjoy. Prior to the 1pm cruise, enjoy a wonderful brunch at the Quonset ’O’ Club. Sample Menu: orange juice, scrambled eggs, hickory smoked bacon, cottage fried potatoes, Texas style French toast, chicken marsala, wild rice, sautéed green beans, pastries, sliced fresh fruit and coffee/tea. Following our cruise, visit Olde Mistick Village, a delightful shopping experience with lots of options including a General Store for Fudge, an Ice Cream Shoppe, and more. Trip includes motorcoach, cruise, buffet brunch at the Quonset 'O' Club, gratuities, and Trip Leader.

Students needing math credit recovery in Algebra 2B, Geometry, or Algebra 2A are eligible for this course. The descriptions for each course are listed below. Students in the math credit recovery course will receive targeted instruction and support on a personalized pathway. Successful completion of the course will be determined based on the student’s demonstration of mastery of the requisite standards and will result in the student earning credit in one of the following three courses. (Note: Students who need credit recovery in both Geometry and Algebra 2A are not eligible for this course and will need to enroll in both courses during the next school year. This course is not to be used to recover credit in Advanced Topics in Algebra 2.) Geometry - Credit recovery in this course is designed for FHS students who earned at least a 50% final course average in Geometry. The focus of the course will be placed on mastering the standards needed to be successful in Algebra 2A and Algebra 2B, such as right triangle trigonometry and properties of circles. Algebra 2A - Credit recovery in this course is designed for FHS students who earned at least a 50% final course average in Algebra 2A. The focus of the course will be placed on mastering the standards needed to be successful in Algebra 2B, such as transforming parent functions and solving nonlinear equations. Algebra 2B - Credit recovery in this course is designed for FHS students who earned at least a 50% final course average in Algebra 2B. The focus of the course will be placed on mastering the standards needed to be successful in future math electives, such as transforming functions, solving nonlinear functions, systems of equations and inequalities, and foundations of trigonometry. Students who complete Algebra 2B summer school successfully may not be fully prepared to move on to Advanced Topics in Algebra 2. The class will be taught remotely. Login instructions will be emailed to registrants before the start of class. This is a remedial course for FARMINGTON High School students ONLY!

The magnificent Rosecliff Mansion provides a delightful backdrop for the Newport Flower Show. Begin by touring the first floor of the mansion filled with incredible floral arrangements, continue out onto the spacious lawn to enjoy beautiful displays. Explore a wonderful Shopper’s Marketplace with incredible views! Spend the rest of your day in downtown Newport…. Lots of wonderful shopping and restaurants on Bowen’s and Bannister's Wharf. Trip includes motorcoach and tour director.

If you have ever wondered who you might have been during another lifetime, now you can find out through a guided hypnosis session. Bring a blanket and pillow.

Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) was originally designed for processing RAW images (most 35mm cameras save an image either as a JPG or RAW image – a RAW image is a more robust format and is preferable for serious digital editing). There are three reasons Adobe Camera Raw may be preferable to Photoshop for digital editing: Photoshop is complex and difficult to master. Adobe Camera Raw, though still demanding, is considerably easier to learn and use. ACR has an extensive variety of editing tools. It has more than enough resources to meet the requirements of most amateur and professional photographers. ACR is designed to edit not only RAW images, but also JPG, TIF, and other image formats.Editing is almost mandatory for making a picture look the same as what the naked eye sees, can benefit from some editing, and be used to transform photographs into something entirely different and unique. You will receive a handout in class.

The purpose of this credit recovery class is to provide additional time and assistance for those students who did not achieve course standards in 9th-grade Physics. Successful completion of this course allows a student to earn one credit in Physics. Enrollment is open to FHS students who achieved at least a 50% final average in Physics. The class will be taught remotely. Login instructions will be emailed to registrants before the start of class. This is a remedial course for FARMINGTON High School students ONLY!

Exercises focus on the core muscles which include the abs, back, glutes, and shoulders. We work to create balance and strength in your trunk and loose, limber limbs. Pilates strives to make you strong and long while improving balance, coordination, and posture. Every part of the body gets worked and you’ll discover muscles you never knew you had. Have a mat, water, a green (or medium weight) flex band, and a 7.5-9 inch stability ball available. 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.

This invitation-only summer program is to provide students with extra instruction to reinforce skills and concepts in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. Students may be registered for one or both content areas based on school recommendations. Reading and Writing: Students will participate in diverse and engaging reading and writing experiences that will provide skill development. This workshop will also address Farmington’s Vision of the Global Citizen skills, as students will develop critical thinking and reasoning skills by reading, discussing, and analyzing fiction and non-fiction texts. Collaboration with partners and small groups of peers will enable students to develop communication skills through speaking and writing. The Reading and Writing Workshop is an opportunity for students to work with peers to continue to develop and refine essential literacy skills. Mathematics: Students will engage in activities that address and develop a variety of essential mathematics skills. Students will be problem-solvers in this workshop, partnering with peers to take on mathematical challenges that will develop skills related to number sense. Critical thinking skills will be put to use as students deepen their understanding of expressions and equations as well as the nuances of ratio and proportional relationships. Collaboration with peers in small groups will provide opportunities for students to develop a deeper understanding of geometry while having fun. For students entering Grade 7 or 8: Reading, Writing & Mathematics: 8:15 AM - 11:30 AM Given that this program meets only for a short period of time and does not involve homework, students MUST attend the program each day and be on time. Parents/Guardians are responsible for arranging transportation to and from the school each day during the program. Admission to the program is based on principal, specialist, and teacher recommendations. Childcare is available through the EXCL Summer Camp for students entering grade 7 or 8 ONLY! Please contact the EXCL office at (860) 404-0112 for more information about childcare. No student is denied the opportunity to participate in this program due to financial constraints. Please contact Lauren Lavecchia at lavecchial@fpsct.org for financial assistance.

Take a trip to Yankee Stadium, where the rivalry between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox continues. Arrive early to enjoy the entertainment and food both in and around the stadium before making your way to your reserved seats. Game time: 1:35 PM (can be subject to change by MLB) Seats are in Section 322, Rows 5-7 No alcoholic beverages are allowed to be brought or consumed on the bus There are NO paper tickets. All tickets are electronic through Ticketmaster. Trip Leader will access and scan ALL passengers as a group into Yankee Stadium immediately upon arrival in NY. Trip includes motorcoach, ticket to the game, and Trip Leader. ***Be advised that the time of departure, time of the game, and return time may change depending on the weather or other possible circumstances dictated by MLB or the New York Yankees. These potential time changes cannot be used as a reason for a refund. A refund can only be processed if you can provide a substitute for your ticket/seat or if we have sufficient waitlisted registrants to take your place. Please see our full refund policy or call 860-404-0290 Ext. 7070 if you have questions about refunds.***

The rules for Social Security change often so what you thought you knew may be different now! When should you take your Social Security? How do you apply? What impact does your spouse's Social Security have on what you collect? This course covers not only the basics of Social Security but also reveals strategies for maximizing your benefits. We will discuss how to minimize taxes on Social Security benefits and how to coordinate your Social Security with your other sources of retirement income. We welcome your questions about Social Security benefits as you explore your options in making this financial decision. Instruction will take place through Start Meeting. Registrants will receive an email from Farmington Continuing Education containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course.

Make a sea glass necklace with a starfish using a shimmery foil application on the sea glass. Choose from different pattern options. The sea glass is real sea glass from MD, RI, MA, NY and CT. We will learn about sea glass as well and the history of it. Course fee includes supplies.