LAMAR STATE COLLEGE-ORANGE
Leisure Learning Department
409-882-3053
Computer classes
January 14
Thursday
Beginner Computer Class for Seniors 55+
Instructor: Cindy Wyles
Designed for individuals who have never
used a computer. Learn to navigate with a
mouse, open programs, play games, surf the
Internet & send emails.
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Wilson Building, Rm. 133
Free
Registration deadline Jan.13
CRN 20008
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January 19-28
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Introduction to Computers
Instructor: Cindy Wyles
Learn what to do with the mouse,
keyboard & other basic skills necessary to
navigate around the computer. Learn
about Windows, Internet & email.
6:00-8:00 p.m.
$40 per student
Wilson Building, Rm. 133
Registration deadline Jan. 18
CRN 20009
ITSC-1006-02
February 2-11
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Intermediate Computer
Instructor: Cindy Wyles
Provides in-depth knowledge of computer
fundamentals. Will work with Word,
email, internet searches & other standard
applications.
REQUIREMENT: Knowledge of Introduction To
Computers or basic knowledge of computer & how to
navigate with mouse & keyboard.
6:00-8:00 p.m.
$40 per student
Wilson Building, Rm. 133
Registration deadline Feb.1
CRN 20010
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February 23-March 3
Tuesdays &Thursdays
Introduction to Excel
Instructor: Cindy Wyles
Introduces you to Excel 2010.
Understand common Windows
elements: launch Excel, spreadsheets,
screen elements, toolbars, menus, get
help, create, format & save simple
spreadsheets with simple formulas.
6:00-8:00 p.m.
$40 per student
Wilson Building, Rm. 133
Registration deadline Feb. 22
CRN 20011
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March 22-31
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2013
Instructor: Cindy Wyles
If looking to update your skills for
the work place. Create, edit, print
& store simple word processing
documents. Identify & use the
Office Button, Quick Access
Toolbar, groups & commands included are home,
insert, page layout tabs, identify reference and
mailings tab & more.
6:00-8:00 p.m.
$40 per student
Wilson Building, Rm. 133
Registration deadline March 21
April 12-21
Power Point
Instructor: Cindy Wyles
Tuesdays/Thursdays
PowerPoint is the leading
presentation software to easily &
efficiently create professional
presentations. Suitable for
business & home use. Provides
the ability to create slide
presentations utilizing text, graphics, music &
animation to bring a customized slide show to life.
6:00-8:00 p.m.
$40 per student
Wilson Building, Rm. 133
Registration deadline April 11
CRAFTS
Day trips
April 12 and April 19
Tuesdays
Soap Making Class
Learn the basics of making cold-process soap from
scratch in this hands-on
soap making class. Soap
supplies are included in
registration fee. Receive a
manual and take home soap
for gifts.
6:00-8:00 p.m.
$33 per student
Wilson Building, Room 125
Registration deadline April 7
Class is limited to 8.
CREATIVE WRITING
February 1-22
Creative Writing-Poetry
Instructor: Dr. Michael Rather, Jr.
Mondays
Participant will get the chance to practice
writing poetry and will be provided with
information about publishing
opportunities. If all participants are in agreement, we
will organize a publicized reading for the participants
of this Leisure Learning Class and the Creating
Writing-Fiction Leisure Learning Class that follows.
You may be interested in the second half of this class
held March 21 to April 11 for Creative WritingFiction
6:30-8:30 p.m.
$40 per student
Wilson Building, Rm. 134
Registration deadline Jan. 28
CRN 20014
ETWR-1005-01
March 21-April 11
Creative Writing-Fiction
Instructor: Dr. Michael Rather, Jr.
Mondays
Participant will get the chance to
practice writing fiction and will be
provided with information about publishing
opportunity in each genre: fiction, poetry, creative
non-fiction, and playwriting. The class’ final meeting
will be an opportunity for you to share your work in a
publicized reading.
6:30-8:30 p.m.
$40 per student
Wilson Building, Rm. 134
Registration deadline March 15
February 20
Saturday-Day Trip
Art Gumbo Community Market at The Houmas
House Plantation in Darrow, LA
Antebellum home where
the American thriller
“Hush Hush Sweet
Charlotte” was filmed
in 1964 starring Bette
Davis & Olivia
deHavilland.
Registration includes travel fee and plantation tour.
Leave Wilson Building 7:00 a.m. & return 7:30 p.m.
$60 per person
Registration deadline Feb.5
No refunds after registration deadline.
CRN 20013
ARTV-1091-01
March 29
Tuesday-Day Trip
Moody Gardens, Galveston, TX
Each activity is specially
priced for seniors at $5.00 per
activity includes 3D theater,
Colonel Paddlewheel boat,
Aquarium Pyramid or
Rainforest Pyramid. Dutch
treat lunch at Sunflower
Bakery & Café. Registration fee includes travel only.
Leave Wilson Building 7 a.m. & return 7:30 p.m.
$35 per person
Registration deadline Mar. 10
No refunds after registration deadline.
EXERCISE
January-May 2016
Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs.
Monthly Step Aerobics, Cardio-Zumba Fitness
Instructor Becky Wilson Barker
60-minute class of heart pounding, body
moving & muscle workout. Enhances
muscular endurance. Tone & strengthen
your abdominal, chest & lower back
muscles. Steps & weights provided. Bring exercise
mat.
5:30-6:30 p.m.
$35 per month
Student Center Gym
Register month by month
January 2016
February 2016
CRN 20003
CRN 20004
FITT-1094-02
FITT-1094-03
March 7-April 11
Mondays, 5 weeks
Adobe Photoshop Elements 14
Instructor: Eino Lilback
Best low cost photo editor with several
new features including useful tools &
features passed down from Photoshop
CC. No monthly subscription required
for software purchases. Computer
hands-on training to edit images. Two
parts, the Organizer & the Editor. The guided edit
mode offers 40 step-by-step guide for creating
composition, spot color effect & restoring old photos.
The interface has been improved with interactive
slides to show before/after images. New edit step
addresses how to resize images properly for both
web/internet use & print use. Also adding motion
blur to suggest subject movement is now included.
6:30-8:30 p.m.
January 4-May 27
Mon.-Wed.-Fri.
Senior Citizens’ Fitness Class (55+)
Instructor Don Thomas
Class gives seniors a feeling of health &
well-being. Helps strengthen muscles &
promotes fitness. Have fun while
exercising.
9:30-10:20 a.m.
$49 for whole semester
Student Center Gym
January to May
CRN 20012
FITT-1094-04
PHOTOGRAPHY
March 1-April 5
Basic Digital Photography
Instructor: Eino Lilback
Tuesdays-5 weeks
Fundamentals of basic photography,
how digital cameras differ from film
cameras, image formats, image
resolution, file size, shooting modes,
len choice, handing techniques.
No prerequisites are required. You are encouraged to
bring your digital camera to c lass.
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Wilson Building, Rm. 125
$50 per student
Class is limited
Skip Mar. 15 due to spring break.
Registration deadline Feb. 29
$50 per student
Wilson Building Rm. 133
Registration deadline March 4
Class is limited.
Wine appreciation
April 5
Tuesday
Wine Appreciation Class
Instructor: Terri Martinez, Manager Spec’s Wines,
Spirits, Finer Foods Liquor Store
Wine tasting is the sensory
examination & evaluation of wine. Learn
about flavors, aromas & general
characteristics of a good wine. Learn a
personal appreciation of wine. Great
night out with your friends.
6:00-8:00 p.m.
$15 per person
Must be 21 years.
Flava Foods Café-in LSC-O
student center
Class limited.
Registration deadline April 4
April 7
Thursday
Wine Appreciation Class
Instructor: Stacy Rollins, owner Vine-To-Wine
Vineyard and Winery
Wine tasting is the sensory examination &
evaluation of wine. Learn about flavors,
aromas & general characteristics of a good
wine. Learn a personal appreciation of
wine. Great night out with friends.
6:00-8:00 p.m.
$15 per person
Must be 21 years.
Flava Foods Café in LSC-O
Student Center
Class is limited
Registration deadline April 4
Lamar State College-Orange
Leisure Learning Department
Suzonne Crockett, Division Director
Charlotte Chiasson, Administrative
Assistant to Division Director
409-882-3053