Get in on this exciting and growing way to communicate, market and serve your customers and clients.  For businesses, nonprofits, government, and other organizations. From Facebook to Twitter, blogging, YouTube, LinkedIn, and more, discover the new principles of communication that apply across all networks and how these specific social networks work and the possible uses for your organization. 

Learn how social networks are used to develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for your organization. Then find out what you can be doing, what you should be doing, and take back a plan to integrate social networks into your communication and marketing.

Whether you are new to social networks or already involved, you will come away with both an understanding of social networks and practical, how-to techniques to integrate social networks into your organization or business. Your instructors are outstanding practitioners who also speak, write, and train others on social networks.

Introduction to Social Media must be taken before Integrating Social Media in Your Organization and Marketing Using Social Media. 

• Introduction to Social Media

• Marketing Using Social Media

• Integrating Social Media in your Organization

Are you frustrated by the communication gap that can occur between you and your Spanish-speaking patients? If you answered yes, this Spanish class - designed specifically for healthcare professionals - will help you bridge that gap. You will practice the basic, practical language skills needed to effectively communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients and their families. You will learn the basics of the language, gain an understanding of the culture, and know how to ask the questions crucial to quality healthcare.    

Whether you speak some Spanish and need a refresher, or speak no Spanish, you will complete the course with the skills you will need to effectively communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients.  

*NOTE: Students will also need to order an eBook for under $15, or the paperback book version (please see book information below).

Students will purchase (on their own) McGraw-Hill Education Complete Medical Spanish, 3rd Edition: ISBN-13: 978-0071841887. The eBook version is available at Barnesandnoble.com. You can also purchase the paperback book version if you wish, available from numerous sources including Amazon.

Your employees are your most valuable resources. Ensuring the efficiency of your team is the key to your success and is your most important responsibility. Get practical, easy to understand, and insightful methods for new and even experienced supervisors and managers. 

Learn about effective delegation, performance management, and writing performance reviews. Discuss the specifics of the supervisor's role and responsibilities, and strategies for improving your overall effectiveness as a leader. 

Take home practical information along with tips and techniques that can be applied at your job immediately.

Build on the skills learned in our "Introduction to Digital Photography" class with this deeper dive into creative camera techniques. Students will expand their understanding of key concepts while exploring contrast, the rule of thirds, composition strategies, and more. This class focuses on helping you develop your artistic eye and learn how to tell a story through your images. Perfect for those who understand the basics and are ready to take their photography to the next level.

IMPORTANT
* Introduction to Digital Photography is a prerequisite to take Digital Photography: Level 2

No class: 4/20

Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 12 

This beginner friendly, fun quilt uses coffee filters as your pattern. The background squares can be the same color or scrappy. There are lots of possibilities to put it together. Decorative stitches on your machine are a plus. We'll be making a queen size quilt which requires 3 yards of the background fabric and 3 yards of fabric for the circles.

No class: 4/22, 5/13

Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 8 

Get ready to plan the trip of a lifetime! In this workshop, you’ll learn the essentials of visiting the Azores Islands of Portugal, including how to choose which islands to explore, the best times to travel, flight and lodging tips, transportation options, and must-see sights. Perfect for first-time travelers or anyone curious about this stunning European destination.

Minimum: 5 | Maximum: 10+ 

Let's grow fresh herbs for cooking!  Beth will bring a variety of herb plants to class.  Learn how to grow, harvest and cook with them.  You will plant your own herb seeds to start your garden!  Herb plants will be available for purchase!

A materials fee of $5 is payable to the instructor at the start of class.

Mixed media art journaling gives you the freedom to create self-expressive art without the fear of mistakes. Expressive art journaling can help to reduce stress, depression and anxiety. In this 6-week class, learn to create a visual expression of ideas, thoughts and emotions while relaxing and having fun using a wide range of art supplies and techniques.

No art skills required! Supplies for use in class are provided.

No class: 4/23