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Western Iowa Tech Community college is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and Lifelong Learning will celebrate four great groups and groundbreaking albums by revving up the WIT WayBack Machine to visit 1966! The Beatles! The Beach Boys! Simon & Garfunkel! Bob Dylan! In the space of twelve months, four singing groups and individuals would change the face of Rock n' Roll and the world. This year of music provided an enduring soundtrack for a time that would change America. Join Russ Gifford and relive the times, the people, the events, and most of all, the great music of 1966! The sights, sounds, faces and places will all come flooding back. We might uncover a few things you've forgotten! As David Crosby always points out, If you can remember the Sixties, you weren't there.

ADS L416 LEC M 06:00PM 08:00PM

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BWC W102 LEC MTWTHF 05:00PM 09:00PM

BWC W102 LEC S 08:00AM 04:00PM

This course provides an overview of the customs, language and arts of a specified culture. The unique structure of this course offers students the opportunity not only to study the culture in a classroom setting, but students will experience it first-hand through a travel component. Students will incur significant additional costs for travel. These costs will be detailed by the instructor no later than the first day of class. This course may be repeated for credit.

RED W108 LEC T 06:00PM 08:00PM

This is a total body conditioning class that combines cardio, strength, and flexibility using all depths of the pool. Let the buoyancy of the water help give you a great low impact workout. Water dumbbells, noodles and kickboards will all be utilized to assist in delivering an excellent workout. Make sure to bring your swimsuit and towel. Swim shoes encouraged.

LEC T 03:00PM 04:00PM

RHK A113 LEC T 10:30AM 12:00PM

This class will enable individuals to instruct AHA BLS and Heartsaver courses according to AHA standards. These class sessions will include all of the new guidelines for instructors. Cards will be issued upon successful completion: valid for two years. Prerequisite: Must be a current BLS Provider (the provider card must be presented to the instructor at the start of class). Must complete the BLS Instructor Essentials online course (elearning.heart.org). Certificate must be brought to class. Current BLS or Heartsaver Instructor Manual must be brought to class.
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ADS L427 LEC W 05:00PM 10:00PM

WRITING JUST FOR FUN Are you interested in writing just for fun? Maybe you just want to indulge in something that you once loved years ago, but never had time for. Or do you feel you might have an undeveloped talent and need some guidance? If so, this is a great class for improving your everyday writing skills. Each class is separate so you can take just one or all of them! The class on memoir writing is in two parts but is designed to accommodate anyone who misses Part I. This season we have added two more fiction writing classes. Many people who have taken our fiction writing classes before are eager to progress to more advanced levels. For these new classes ? Fiction Writing Part 3 and Part 4 -- we require that you take Fiction Writing Part 1 and Part 2. Sometimes the only way to progress as a writer is to share work with others. So part of each class will be devoted to talking about what we write. This will be fun and informal! Instructor Joe Peschel is an outstanding instructor and has had wonderful evaluations from our members. He has been a freelance writer for many years and has had work published in the Boston Globe, the Washington Post, the Barnes & Noble Review, the Raleigh News, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Kansas City Star, the Charlotte Observer, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, as well as a variety of computer publications.1 Please bring a writing pad and pen or a laptop computer if you have one.

RHK A208 LEC W 06:30PM 08:30PM

ART AND SANDWICHES Here's an opportunity to appreciate some of the finest art ever produced. In this series, we'll spend a delightful lunchtime session looking at a single masterpiece from the world of art, design, music and architecture. Our guest speaker will present his/her personal choice of a masterpiece and invite your comments. Please note the change in location. Lunch will be catered in the room from the Overlook Cafe.

ADS L416 LEC W 12:00PM 02:00PM

Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Course The goal of the Basic Life Support (BLS) Course is to train participants to save lives of victims in cardiac arresst through high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The American Heart Association (AHA) designed the BLS Course to teach healthcare professionals how to perform high-quality CPR individually or as part of a team. BLS skills are applicable to any healthcare setting. BLS students will learn rescue techniques for adults, children, and infants. At the end of the BLS Course, students will be able to: - Describe the importance of high-quality CPR and its impact on survival - Describe all of the steps of the Chain of Survival - Apply the BLS concepts of the Chain of Survival - Recognize the signs of someone needing CPR - Perform high-quality CPR for an adult - Describe the importance of early use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) - Demonstrate the appropriate use of an AED - Provide effective ventilation by using a barrier device - Perform high-quality CPR for a child - Perform high-quality CPR for an infant - Describe the importance of teams in multirescue resuscitation - Perform as an effective team member during multirescue CPR - Describe the technique for relief of foreign-body airway obstruction for an adult or child - Describe the technique for relief of foreign-body airway obstruction for an infant Course includes skills practice, skills testing, and a written test. Certification cards will be issued after successfully completing the course; course completion cards must be renewed every two years. All registration fees must be paid at time of registration. A cancelation of fees will only be processed if you notify registration of your wish to withdraw before the class begins.
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RED W108 LEC TH 06:00PM 10:00PM

This series emphasizes conviviality and conversation. Each month, a guest speaker gives a presentation on a topic with broad appeal. The format encourages audience participation and the free exchange of ideas. Lifelong Learning membership not required. We provide refreshments so please be certain to register to ensure adequate supplies.

ADS L416 LEC TH 10:30AM 12:00PM

The instructor will explain what streaming is how to get on the bandwagon.

ADS L110 LEC TH 01:00PM 03:30PM

The BRC - (Updated) course, a novice rider course, teaches the basics of motorcycle operation: straight-line riding, turning, shifting, and stopping. After the basics, more advanced skills are learned and practiced: minimum space maneuvering, maximum braking, swerving, etc. Successful completion of the course results in your being exempted from riding the licensing skill test conducted by the DOT. Also a number of insurance companies provide a premium discount for satisfactory completion. The BRC (Updated) is an 18 hour course consisting of an MSF online internet course to address basic motorcycle knowledge, six hours of classroom instruction with a RiderCoach to address rider perception and risk management, and approximately 11 hours of on-cycle , hands-on instruction. The class is conducted on weekends.
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BWC W102 LEC S 07:30PM 04:30PM

BWC W102 LEC F 06:00PM 09:00PM

BWC W102 LEC SU 07:30AM 01:30PM

Prerequisite: Students must have completed the OSHA 511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the General Industry and have five (5) years of safety related experience. NOTE: Prior approval of safety experience by the Director, MCC OSHA Training Institute Education Center required for entrance to course. This course is for private sector personnel from all types of industries. It is designed to present detailed information on how the provisions of the OSH Act may be implemented in the workplace. Rights and responsibilities under the OSH Act, the appeals process, record keeping and Voluntary Protection Programs are covered. This four day course also includes an introduction to OSHA's general industry standards and an overview of the requirements of the more frequently referenced standards. This course will allow you to conduct both the 10 and 30-hour voluntary compliance courses and issue cards to participants certifying course completion. NOTE: Students who wish to participate as authorized trainers in the Outreach Program must successfully pass a written exam and an oral presentation.

CCO B224 LEC MTWTH 08:00AM 04:30PM

THE LIFELONG LEARNING BOOK CLUB The Lifelong Learning Book Club is a wonderful way to share ideas with people who love books. We'd love to have you join us! It's very informal and friendly and includes lunch from our Overlook Cafeteria.

ADS L110 LEC M 11:45AM 01:15PM

Western Iowa Tech Community college is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and Lifelong Learning will celebrate four great groups and groundbreaking albums by revving up the WIT WayBack Machine to visit 1966! The Beatles! The Beach Boys! Simon & Garfunkel! Bob Dylan! In the space of twelve months, four singing groups and individuals would change the face of Rock n' Roll and the world. This year of music provided an enduring soundtrack for a time that would change America. Join Russ Gifford and relive the times, the people, the events, and most of all, the great music of 1966! The sights, sounds, faces and places will all come flooding back. We might uncover a few things you've forgotten! As David Crosby always points out, If you can remember the Sixties, you weren't there.

ADS L416 LEC M 06:00PM 08:00PM

RED W108 LEC T 10:30AM 12:00PM

As a child did you always admire horses from afar? Have you wanted to learn more about horses? Whether or not you have ever been around a horse, this class will make you more confident around them. Learning to Communicate with Horses is a non-riding horse class for adults 50 and over who have always wanted to learn about these majestic creatures. This half-day class will teach you safe communication with horses. You'll experience a silky muzzle, warmth of breath and the feeling of serenity as you connect with a horse. Learn how horses communicate with each other, and how to safely interact and engage in activities that encourage bonding between horse and human. Sometimes this bond can help the human heart to heal when there has been a loss or sad experience or traumatic incident in a person's life. At the end of the workshop, you will have enough confidence and knowledge to be comfortable in the presence of the horses. We also hope you might consider taking our class Silver Saddles (see below) which will provide a gentle introduction to horsemanship. Classes are held at the S.T.A.R.S. Riding Center just 1 ½ miles north of Mike's Saloon on Hamilton Boulevard. Please dress comfortably (no sandals please!) in layers and bring a sack lunch. Light refreshments and beverages will be provided. Participants must be fit enough to stand and walk on uneven surfaces.

LEC W 09:00AM 12:00PM

A tour of PACE will allow us to learn about what programs are available, the eligibility requirements and private pay options. Attendees will also have a chance to ask questions about the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).

LEC W 09:00AM 02:00PM

Books and Hospitali-Tea Join us for this new series where we will feature local artists and authors while enjoying tea, coffee, and treats with silver service from our host, retired general manager of Siouxland Public Media, Gretchen Gondek.

RED W108 LEC W 10:30AM 12:00PM

You know how to do your favorite things on your iPad, but what else can it do? The intermediate iPad class will dive further into some of the features and abilities of the iPad. This class will cover: . Making bookmarks, favorites and reading lists in the browser Safari . Using the camera . Editing photos with iPhoto . Transferring photos to and from the iPad . Emailing photos or uploading them to the internet . Making FaceTime calls (iOS 4 and later) . Putting an email account onto the iPad and using Mail* *To set up a Mail account, please bring your username and password. Accounts OTHER than: iCloud, Exchange, Google, Yahoo, Aol., outlook.com will not be able to be set up during class. Please make sure your iPad is fully charged before class. Bring any camera accessories you may have.

ADS L110 LEC TH 01:00PM 03:30PM