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Enrich Your Life, Advance Your CareerNon-Credit Programs for Fall 2013

Personal Enrichment

Information Technology

Business & Professional

Oc.arizona.edu/non-credit520-621-7724

Information Technology ......................3Business & Professional ....................7 Green Jobs & Helping Professions ...11Languages & Writing .........................15Communications ................................17Personal Enrichment ..........................18

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Contents

How to Register ................................................................. 2

Customized Training ........................................................... 2

Information Technology ...................................................... 3

Business and Professional .................................................... 7

Sustainability and Green Jobs ………………………. ..............11

Helping Professions ...........................................................12

Specialized Training ..........................................................13

Online Training .................................................................14

Languages .......................................................................15

Writing ............................................................................15

Communications ...............................................................17

Personal Enrichment ..........................................................18

Information .....................................................................26

Registration Form .............................................................28

Welcome!We extend a warm invitation for you to join us this fall as we launch our new slate of non-credit offerings at the University of Arizona Outreach College. These short courses, workshops, educational trips and tours, lectures, labs and other specialized programs are designed to fit your special interests in professional development, information technology, languages, writing, communications and personal enrichment.

No matter what field you’re in, whether you are seeking to sharpen your professional skills or embarking on a new career path, we can help you achieve your ever-changing professional goals. Our talented and knowledgeable instructors will make lifelong learning rewarding and enjoyable, and our staff is committed to serving you with quick and efficient registration and course support.

We invite you to visit our website at oc.arizona.edu/non-credit to learn more about our current offerings and instructors as well as our emerging plans for the future.

We look forward to serving you!

Dr. Rita Martinez-PursonAssistant Dean University of Arizona Outreach College

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2 Registration Online: oc.arizona.edu/non-credit Phone: 520-621-7724 Fax: 520-621-3269

Mission and Vision for the Non-credit Programs at the University of Arizona Outreach CollegeOur mission is to meet the dynamic and changing needs of individuals and economic development partners through inno-vative, accessible professional development programs for adults as well as personal enrichment programs for all age groups.

Our vision is to become the local leader in quality non-credit continuing education, with a focus on professional and workforce development as well as personal enrichment programs that enhance the cultural life of the region and enable opportunities for lifelong learning.

Outreach College Non-Credit Programs Staff•RitaMartinez-Purson,Ed.D.,AssistantDeanofNon-CreditPrograms;[email protected]•RebeccaCook,M.A.,ProgramManager;520-626-5144,[email protected]•JoAnnSanders,AdministrativeAssociate;520-626-5091;[email protected]•MelindaCintron,SeniorOfficeSpecialist;520-626-4233;[email protected]•SpecialprogramdevelopmentbyHelenMacdonald,ProgramManager,PersonalEnrichmentPrograms.

5 Easy Ways to Register

1. Easiest Way to Register: Online 24 hours/365 days a year: oc.arizona.edu/non-credit

2. In Person: The University of Arizona Outreach College, University Services Building, 888 North Euclid Ave. Room 322, Registration Office. Office Hours Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

3. By Phone through our Registration Office at: 520-621-7724

4. By Fax to 520-621-3269

5. By Mail: Send your completed registration form to UAOC Registration, PO Box 210158, Tucson, AZ 85721-0158

Seepage26forcompleteregistrationinformationandourregistrationformonpage28.

Customized TrainingWe want to be your training partner! Along with programs listed in this catalog and on our website, the University of Arizona Outreach College also provides customized programs for your organization and employees. We develop training programs tailored to your organization’s unique goals and objectives. Our staff will work with you to createcustomizedtrainingthatalignswithyourrequirements.Experienced,dedicatedandcertifiedinstructorswilldesignand deliver programs utilizing the most current information to keep your organization on the cutting edge.

Areas of training include:•ProfessionalDevelopment•ComputerSkills•DigitalArts•ProfessionalSkills•HealthCare•ManufacturingandEngineering•Languages

CallRitaMartinez-Pursonat520-626-5093formoreinformation.Email:[email protected]

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Information TechnologyThe Outreach College offers all levels of computer courses starting from basic computer skills to those for the IT profession-al.Classesincludeessentialskillsneededfortheworkplaceaswellasofferingsthatleadtofullcertification.Selecttheleveland pace that is right for you.

Basics SeriesTheBasicsSeriesprovidesintroductorylevelPCcoursesforthehobbyistinaninformalandenjoyableformat–agreatwaytobreaktheicewithnewapplications.SeeournewcategoryofApple/MacintoshofferingsinthedigitalartsfortheITprofessional, offered in our new Apple/Mac lab.

Basics Series: Adobe Illustrator #NCBPT IT 101Adobe Illustrator is a vector-based graphic program. If you like to draw, this course will help you take your work into the digital age. You may want to create a family crest or a business logo. Once you learn how to use the tools, you can draw just about anything. Please bring a flash drive. Fee $78

Sec. 501: Mon, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 23, 1 day. Jean Discorfano

Location: University Services Building, UA, 888 N. Euclid Ave. Parking Pass Provided.

Basics Series: Adobe Premier # NCBPT IT 102Doyouliketoshootvideo?AdobePremiereElements11istheprogramforyou.Learntoenhanceyourvideo,placeatitlepage,creditspage,endpageandbringinmusic.Learnhowtocreateaprofessionalslidepresentation,addmusicandnarration. If you want you may bring in your own video clips and we will incorporate these into your presentation. Please bring a flash drive. Fee $78

Sec. 501: Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 4, 1 day. Jean Discorfano


Basics Series: Adobe Flash # NCBPT IT 103Adobe Flash is a multimedia and software programs used for animation games which are viewed through Adobe Flash Player. Learntomakesimpleanimationsforwebpagesorfun.Createyourownanimatedscenes.Pleasebringaflashdrive.Fee $78

Sec. 501: Mon, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 30, 1 day. Jean Discorfano


Basics Series: Photoshop # NCBPT IT 104Adobe Photoshop is a digital image editing program, used by professionals worldwide. Most pictures you see in magazines, posters,etc.,havebeenenhancedwithPhotoShop.Youwilllearnthebasicsofthemajortoolsavailable.Pleasebringaflashdrive. Fee $78

Sec. 501: Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 20, 1 day. Jean Discorfano


Basics Series: Dreamweaver # NCBPT IT 105 Adobe Dreamweaver is a web development program. Create a webpage using this popular program used by many professional webmasters.Itisfunandeasy.Haveyourideasready,andlet’sgetstarted!Pleasebringaflashdrive.Fee $78

Sec. 501: Mon, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 7, 1 day. Jean Discorfano




Basics Series: InDesign #NCBPT IT 106AdobeInDesignisadesktoppublishingprogram.Learnhowtocreateanewsletter,brochure,letterhead,businesscard,etc.This program is used by many professional companies. Once you learn how to use the tools, you are set to go! Please bring a flash drive. Fee $78

Sec. 501: Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 27, 1 day. Jean Discorfano


Drupal Web Application Development # NCBPT IT 107 Learnhowtocreateapowerful,professional,completelycustomizablewebsiteusingtheDrupalContentManagementSystem(CMS).DrupalisaFREECMSthatallowsyoutoeasilyorganize,manage,andpublishcontentontheweb.Drupalallows you to add awesome functionally with zero programming. Your users can post content by simply filling out online forms… no special skills required. This course will take you step-by-step through building a Drupal website from beginning to end by completing practical, hands-on exercises. Fee $578

Sec. 501: Mon, Wed, Fri, 6-9 p.m., Sept. 16-25, 5 sessions. Tracey Hummel


Windows 7: New Features # NCBPT IT 118This is an instructor-led course covering the new features of the Windows 7 operating system. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to utilize these new tips and tricks featured in Windows 7. Fee $79

Sec. 501: Fri, 8 a.m.-12 noon, Dec. 13, 1 day. Darryl King


IPad: Tips and Tricks # NCBPT IT 119This is an instructor-led introductory course covering iPad tips and tricks for beginning users. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to utilize wobble-mode, finger gestures, create and rename folders, split the keyboard, take a screen shot, and many other tips. Fee $75

Sec. 501: Fri, 8 a.m.-12 noon, Oct. 18, 1 day. Darryl King


IPad: Best Free Apps # NCBPT IT 120 This is an instructor-led course covering free iPad Apps for beginning users. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to download, install, and delete apps. Time will also be provided to practice with the free apps. Fee $75

Sec. 501: Fri, 8 a.m.-12 noon, Nov. 15, 1 day. Darryl King


Visio Certification: Take 2 classes to achieve your certification in Visio

Visio Level 1 # NCBPT IT 121This is an instructor-led introductory course to Visio and is the first component in the Visio Certification. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to create basic shapes, compound lines, basic diagrams, organization charts, and work with background pages and links. Fee $119

Sec. 501: Thu, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 7, 1 day. Darryl King




Visio Level 2 # NCBPT IT 122This is an instructor-led course to Visio and is the final component in the Visio Certification. Upon successful comple-tion, participants will be able to utilize shape connection techniques, shape properties, reporting, layers, shape dimensions, customize themes, stencils, and templates, and integrate with other programs. Fee $119



Access Certification: Take 4 classes to achieve your certification in Access

Access Level 1 #NCBPT IT123This is an instructor-led introductory course to Access and is the first component in the Access Certification. Upon success-ful completion, participants will be able to create basic databases and tables, design tables, organize records, set field proper-ties and input masks, create basic queries, and modify queries. Fee $119

Sec. 501: Thu, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sept. 12, 1 day. Darryl King


Access Level 2 #NCBPT IT124This is an instructor-led course to Access and is the second component in the Access Certification. Upon successful com-pletion, participants will be able to create basic forms, sort and filter records, create basic reports, modify and print reports, create table relationships, and create complex queries. Fee $119


Location: University Services Building, UA, 888 N. Euclid Ave. Parking Pass Provided. Access Level 3 #NCBPT IT125 This is an instructor-led course to Access and is the third component in the Access Certification. Upon successful comple-tion, participants will be able to utilize advanced form design, combo boxes, calculated values, report headers and footers, labels, crosstab queries, parameter queries, and action queries. Fee $119

Sec. 501: Thu, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 10, 1 day. Darryl King


Access Level 4 #NCBPT IT126This is an instructor-led course to Access and is the final component in the Access Certification. Upon successful comple-tion, participants will be able to create and run macros, attach macros to events, create advanced user macros, create Auto KeysandAutoExecmacros,importandexportobjects,optimizethedatabase,protectthedatabase,andsetdatabaseoptionsand properties. Fee $119



Excel Certification: Take 4 classes to achieve your certification in Excel

Excel Level 1 #NCBPT IT127Thisisaninstructor-ledintroductorycoursetoExcelandisthefirstcomponentintheExcelCertification.Uponsuccessfulcompletion,participantswillbeabletoutilizebasicfunctions,AutoFill,AutoSum,andformatandmodifyworksheets. Fee $119






Excel Level 2 #NCBPT IT128 Thisisaninstructor-ledcoursetoExcelandisthesecondcomponentintheExcelCertification.Uponsuccessfulcomple-tion, participants will be able to utilize graphics, multiple worksheets, basic charts, and manage large worksheets. Fee $119

Sec. 501: Thu, 8 a.m.-4 pm., Sept. 19, 1 day. Darryl King



Excel Level 3 #NCBPT IT129 Thisisaninstructor-ledcoursetoExcelandisthethirdcomponentintheExcelCertification.Uponsuccessfulcompletion,participants will be able to name cells and ranges, sort and filter data, insert comments, apply protection, and use pivot tables and pivot charts. Fee $119


Sec. 502: Thu, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 5, 1 day. Darryl King


Excel Level 4 #NCBPT IT130Thisisaninstructor-ledcoursetoExcelandisthefinalcomponentintheExcelCertification.Uponsuccessfulcompletion,participantswillbeabletoutilizeIFstatements,VandHlookups,arrayformulas,datavalidation,exportandimport,andmacro basics. Fee $119


Sec. 502: Thu, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 12, 1 day. Darryl King


Macintosh ClassesThe following courses will be held in our new Macintosh Lab at the Outreach College.

Welcome to Macintosh! #NCBPT IT131LearntofindyourawayaroundtheMac’sFinder,Desktop,andDock.Setupyourpersonalemailaccount.UseSafariwebbrowser and become an Internet expert. Become familiar with iTunes and the other built-in Apple apps. Pick up hints and tipsforefficientandenjoyablecomputingusingtheworld’sbestOSXoperatingsystem.Fee $93

Sec. 501: Wed, 10 a.m.-12 noon, plus 12-1 p.m. guided lab time, Oct. 2-9, 2 wks. John “Nemo” Nemerovski

Sec. 502: Wed, 10 a.m.-12 noon, plus 12-1 p.m. guided lab time, Oct. 30-Nov. 6, 2 wks. John “Nemo” Nemerovski


Macintosh: A Step Beyond the Basics #NCBPT IT132 This is an introduction to nearly essential applications to expand and enhance the Macintosh experience. These low cost ornocostapplicationswillhelpyouorganizeyourdataandfinditfast.Learnhowtolocate,purchase,downloadandinstallapplications. Discover how to securely store, move and share your documents and photos across multiple computers and multiple users. Find out how to reduce the risk of someone breaking into your online accounts and hijacking your online persona.Learntheimportanceofbackupsandhowtorecoverfromdataloss.Fee $48

Sec. 501: Tue, 6-9 p.m., Nov. 12, 1 day. Bob Wood

Sec. 502: Tue, 6-9 p.m., Nov. 19, 1 day. Bob Wood




Mac OS X Applications #NCBPT IT133Apple offers low cost applications that fulfill the “Office” needs of the vast majority of users. Word Processing and Page LayoutwithPages,KeepyournumbersinlinewithNumbers,CreaterivetingpresentationswithKeynote.Plusacoupleofhidden gems included with every Mac Contacts and Preview, you will be surprised at the power in these sleeper applications. Fee $148

Sec 501: Tue, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 8-29, 4 wks. Bob Wood


Digital Photography Workshop #NCBPT BP115This is a two-part workshop on digital photography. Part one will cover the use of digital cameras and camera functions and Part two will cover the use of Adobe Photoshop to process digital photographs. Bring your digital camera if you have one. Fee $148

Sec. 501: Sat, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 21, 1 day. Joseph Labate

Location: Photography Classroom 20, 845 N. Park Ave. Parking Pass Provided.

Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Elements with iPhoto #NCBPT IT134ImportyourphotosintoiPhoto,whereyoucreatealbumsandidentifyyourimages.ThenusePhotoshopElementstocropandenhanceyourpicturesforprintingandemailorsocialnetworksharing.GetcreativeusingPhotoshopElements’amazingQuickEditmode.Fee $93

Sec. 501: Thu, 10 a.m.-12 noon, plus 12-1 p.m. guided lab time, Nov. 7-14, 2 wks. John “Nemo” Nemerovski


Photoshop Elements 11 for Macintosh: Expanded Horizons #NCBPT IT135AdobePhotoshopElements11Editorcandoeverythingfromretouchingphotostocreatingoriginalillustrationsandcollages.Applylightingandcolorcorrectionsandcorrectlensdistortionstoenhanceyourphotos.Learnabouttheim-portance of camera RAW files and how to process them. Use the retouching tools, painting techniques and basic filters to improve or alter your photos with an introduction to basic selections and layers. Additional topics include file formats, workingwithtype,usingAdobePhotoshopElementsOrganizer,andAppleiPhoto.Suggestedprerequisite:IntroductiontoPhotoshopElementsorequivalentexperience.Fee $138

Sec 501: Thu, 6-9 p.m., Dec. 5-19, 3 wks, Bob Wood


Business and Professional Training

Emotional Intelligence #NCBPT BP102This six-hour workshop focuses on the core competencies of emotional intelligence as it relates to the participant’s personal and social emotional intelligence skills. This course includes opportunities for private reflective work and experiential worktoenhancetheircurrentEmotionalIntelligenceskillsetstoimprovetheirpersonalandprofessionallives.Studentswill assess and learn to hone personal competencies of self-awareness and self-management as well as social competencies of social awareness and relationship management. Conscious listening and communication skills activities will be included. Suggestedreading:EmotionalIntelligence2.0.Fee $198

Sec. 501: Wed, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 30, 1 day. Christine Hazen Molina




Mastering RFP’s and Government Contracts #NCBPT BP103Learnhowto:registerwithcity,county,stateandfederalgovernmentagencies;winhighlystructuredsalesopportuni-tieswithlargeprivateandpublicorganizations;decidewhichopportunitiestopursuebycarefullyanalyzingRequestsforProposal;influenceRFPsinyourfavorbyrespondingtoRequestsforInformationandSourcesSought;buildandmaintainascheduleforcompleting,reviewingandsubmittingproposals;designing‘RedTeams’;andlearnlessonsfromproposalsyoulost. Fee $248

Sec. 501: Thu, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Oct. 3-10, 2 sessions. Sandy DiCosola


Successful Remote Interview Techniques #NCBPT BP126Remoteinterviewsandbusinessmeetingsarebecomemorethenormintoday’sworkforce.Almost13millionpeopleworking from home and even more connect globally through Internet technologies. This session will teach you how to prepare for a remote interview or meeting and make a great impression. We will cover some of the technologies encountered in remote meetings and practice strategies for making the impression you want to convey over an Internet connection. We will drill down to issues of looking the part, preparing your surroundings, correct facial expressions and eye contact, staying focused,cheating(yes,cheating)andaddressingtechproblems.Afterthissessionyourconfidencewillsoarasyouturntoface your computer webcam and nail that interview! Fee $78

Sec. 501: Sat, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 28, 1 day. Melody Buckner


Improving Team Performance #NCBPT BP106One strategy to enhance team performance is to build synergy, where the team’s performance is more than the sum of its parts.Sohowdoyoubuildsynergy?Discovertechniquesthatcanimproveteamproductivityandenhanceitsimpactwithinthe organization.

Bytheendofthisinteractiveworkshop,youwillbeableto:describeseveralkeycomponentsofteamperformance;definethestagesofteamdevelopmentanddetermineyourteam’sdevelopmentalstage;buildsynergythroughstrategicalignment;createaproductiveteamworkenvironment;andusemultipletechniquestoassessyourteam’seffectivenessandimproveitsperformance. Fee $148

Sec. 501: Thu, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sept. 19, 1 day. Ken Everingham


Managing Change #NCBPT BP107Mostsignificantorganizationalchangeshaveonlya50-50chancetosucceed.Thisinteractiveworkshopwillhelpyoudevelop an understanding of the dynamics of change, the pitfalls of organizational change and how to avoid them, five major lessons learned from successful organization implementation, and how to encourage people to welcome change. At the end oftheworkshop,youwillbeableto:describewhyandhowpeopleresistchange;explainwhyorganizationalchangesfail;describethelessonslearnedfromsuccessfulorganizationalchange;explaindifferentmodelsforimplementingorganizationalchange and apply strategies and tactics for leading change in your organization. Fee $148

Sec. 501: Tue, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Oct. 1, 1 day. Ken Everingham

Location: University Services Building, UA, 888 N. Euclid Ave. Parking Pass Provided.Business &

Professional


Strategic Planning Made Easy: Demystifying the Process #NCBPT BP108Ithasbeensaidthatthebestwaytopredictthefutureistodesignit.Strategicplanningisessentiallyaprocesstodesignaroad map to that future. During this interactive session you will learn to examine your organization’s mission, vision, and strategy. You will assess internal and external elements that focus on stakeholder expectations, key results, strengths, weak-nesses, opportunities, and potential threats. Finish the process by integrating your yearly goals and objectives while aligning them with your vision to produce a comprehensive strategic plan.

Attheendoftheworkshop,youwillbeableto:describethestrategicplanningprocess;definetheelementsthatcompriseastrongstrategicplanningapproach;conductparticipantactivities/tasksassociatedwiththemajorplanningstepsintheprocessanddesignaStrategicPlanningWorkshopforyourdepartmentororganization.Fee $458

Sec. 501: Wed and Thu, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Oct. 9-10, 2 days. Ken Everingham


Fostering a Creative and Innovative Work Environment #NCBPT BP109This highly interactive, hands-on course will explore what stimulates creativity, techniques to improve team problem-solv-ing, the necessary conditions to foster innovation, and how to enhance workplace innovation.

Bytheendoftheworkshop,youwill:increaseyourunderstandingofcreativity;recognizeopportunitiesforinnovationinyourworkenvironment;enhanceyour“managementtoolkit”byusingcreativeandinnovativetechniquestogeneratebettersolutions;andunderstandthecomponentsthatassistindevelopmentofaworkenvironmentthatpromotescreativity,inno-vation, and employee engagement. Fee $148

Sec. 501: Tue, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sept. 17, 1 day. Ken Everingham


Project Management Concepts #NCBPT BP123This introductory course covers essential concepts in effectively and efficiently managing an organization’s projects, including the fundamental tools and techniques used by most project managers. This course is appropriate for individuals with some experience in the field of project management as well as for those new to the concepts, terminology and practices ofreal-lifeprojectimplementation.Important:ThecoursefeeonBP124includesthiscourse(BP123).Ifyoutakethiscourseanddecidetotakethefullcertificateprogram(BP124),youmayrequestarefundoftheenrollmentfeeonBP110uponcompletionofthatclass.Optionaltextscostapproximately$80.Fee $ 275

Sec. 501: Sat, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Oct. 5, 1 day. Dr. Jane Hunter


Project Management Certificate Program #NCBPT BP124This35-hourProjectManagementCertificateProgramissuitableforprofessionalswhoworkforcompaniesofallsizesandindustries.Itcoversalltheessentials,including:projectmanagementconcepts;introductiontoprojectmanagementandprojectinitiation;planningprojects;schedulesandbudgets;projectexecution,monitoring,controlling&closingprojects;outsourcingandinternationalprojects;oversightandagileprojectmanagement;closingprojects,leadershipandmanagingteams,andcompletingthefinalproject.Requiredtextscostapproximately$80.Fee $2095

Sec. 501: Sat, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Oct. 5; Mon and Wed, 5-9 p.m., Oct. 7-23; and Sat, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 26. Dr. Jane Hunter and John Hippensteel


Project Management Professional (PMP®) Exam Preparation #NCBPT BP125TheProjectManagementProfessional(PMP®)credentialisthemostimportantindustry-recognizedcertificationforprojectmanagers.CCPEoffersaPMPpreparationclasswhichprovidesstudentswiththetrainingandsupportneededtotakethe PMP exam. This two-day class assumes a prior understanding of project management processes. The class is based on theGuidetoProjectManagementBodyofKnowledge(PMBOK®).Avarietyoflearningtools–whichincludespracticequestions,examprepstudyguides,conceptreviews,referencecharts–isusedtopreparestudentsfortheexam.Fee $480

Sec. 501: Sat, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Nov. 2-9, 2 sessions. Isaiah Adonu




TQM: A System for Improving Organizational Results #NCBPT BP111Total Quality Management provides a system to examine an organization’s approach to quality in meeting internal or externalcustomers’expectations.ExploreTQMprinciplesandgethands-onexperienceinapplyingtoolsthatwillimproveyour processes and provide better quality with your products and services. By the end of this course, you will be able to: definequalityinpersonalandorganizationalterms;describethekeyelementsofTQM;applyTQMprinciplesinyourorganizations;employaProcessDefinitionFrameworktoimproveprocessesandobtainbetterresults;anddevelopaTQMImplementation Plan. Fee $245

Sec. 501: Thu, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Oct. 3, 1 day. Ken Everingham


Professional Sales Management Certification Program #NCBPT BP112Graduatesofthis8-weekcoursewilllearnhowtoimprovetheirperformanceandadvancetheircareersasprofessionalSalesManagersbylearningandpracticingelementsthatinclude:salesethicsandstatedguidelines;evaluatingyourexistingportfolioofcustomersandsalesexecutives;separatingtransactionalB2Csalesfromcomplex,consultativeB2Bsales;usingDISCprofilinginstruments;improvingtheprospectingtechniquesofyoursalesexecutives;understandingthestagesofeachofyoursalesprocesses;HelpingyoursalespeoplequalifyProspectsforPain,BudgetandDecision;Helpingyoursalespeopleforecastwithprecisionthenumberandtimingoftheirclosedsales;Improvingyourtrainingprocessesfornewandexperiencedsalesexecutives;buildingandmaintainingeffectivecommissionandincentiveprogramsforyoursalesexec-utives;evaluatingtheperformanceofyoursalesexecutivesanddevelopingcoachingplansforeach;buildingperformanceimprovement and terminating poor performers. Cases and simulations will combine all of the training elements to maximize revenues and profits. Textbooks required, see website for details. Fee $1498

Sec. 501: Thu, 6-7:30 p.m., Oct. 3-Dec. 5, 8 sessions. No class Oct. 31 and Nov. 28. Sam Williams


Professional Sales: A Certificate Program #NCBPT BP113Graduatesofthis8-weekcoursewilllearnhowtoimprovetheirperformanceadvancetheircareersinprofessionalsalesbylearning and practicing the elements of consultative, complex sales including: separating transactional sales from complex, consultativesales,how‘AlwaysbeClosing’becomes‘AlwaysbeCrying’inconsultativesales,understandingtheneedsofbuyers, decision makers, advocates and decision influencers, understanding the stages of sales processes and where sales professionals are within a sale, qualifying prospects for Pain, Budget and Decision, forecasting the number and timing of closedsaleswithprecision,understandingthekeyelementsofRackham’s‘SPINSelling’andParinello’s‘SellingtoVito’,usingprofilinginstrumentssuchasDISCtomatchandmirrorthepreferredstylesofprospects,identifying‘Hunter,’‘Farmer’and‘TechnicalSalesSpecialists’,coordinatingtheireffortstoclosemoresales,buildingquestionandanswerpairstotrainfor interactions, developing and practicing effecting closing techniques, using all of the above to sell yourself to employers. Textbooks required, see website for details. Fee $878

Sec. 501: Tue, 6-7:30 p.m., Oct. 1-Nov. 26, 8 sessions. No class on Oct. 29. Sam Williams


Customer Relationship Management for Retention and Service #NCBPT BP114Are you providing the service you want to your customers and partners? Do you want to be more proactive in your commu-nication process? Are you using Customer Relationship Management to track your service and maximize retention? This workshop will empower you to create a strategy for using your CRM to maximize retention, automate key communication processes to be proactive in your service and collaborate through technology so all departments are on the same page with service priorities. Fee $153

Sec. 501: Thu, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 26, 1 day. Terri Sinclair




Winning the Time War #NCBPT BP116In today’s world, so many people are on the brink of collapse, barely holding it all together. We all struggle with balancing our personal life with our business life. We yearn for simplicity. The most successful people in the world have learned the formula for being productive while loosening the strain of overwhelm. It is possible, starting by understanding your current relationship with time, and building a foundation to support your goals. You must gain control of time and stop letting time control you. Your keys to success are based on your productivity personality. Key takeaways in this course include: five key decisionsthatwillimproveyourrelationshipwithtime;the7stepstoeliminatingtheissueoftimeinyourbusinessorpro-fession;howtofocustimeandenergyonthemostvaluableactivities;howtoeliminatethebarriersandchallengesthatkeepyouinastateofoverwhelm;whatyourproductivitypersonalitysaysabouthowyoumanageyourtime,andhowtomaximizethe potential of your individual style. Fee $218

Sec. 501: Tue, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 15, 1 day. Lisa Rehurek


CEO’s Guide to Protecting Your Digital Assets #NCBPT BP 101CEO’sareconstantlychallengedtoprotectcorporateassets--money,propertyandequipmentandmostrecentlydigitalassets. Protecting digital assets has become a greater challenge lately as we can’t put a fence around them or hire a security companytowatchtheminthetraditionalsense.CEOsneedtoknowtherisksiftheirDigitalAssetsarelost,stolenorbreached in some form. The laws are changing in how your corporate digital assets are being governed. This class addresses the business side of protection with the ways one can identify the risk, assess the vulnerability and mitigate potential problems. The course will not address the technical approach to Digital Assets Protection. Fee includes lunch. Fee $299. Earlybirdregistrationfee$250beforeSept.6.

Sec. 501: Sat, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 21, 1 day. Doug Baker

Location: The Lodge at Ventana Canyon

Fundamentals of Superior Customer Service #NCBPT BP118Learnhowtodelivercustomerservicethatsurpassesthenorm,andearnsextremecustomerloyalty.Thiscoursecoversessential principles of superior customer service, applicable across industries. Comprehension of the material presented will be enhanced by interactive learning exercises designed to assist with real life application of these fundamentals. Fee $289

Sec. 501: Tue, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 8, 1 day. Melinda Bacon


Sustainability and Green Jobs

Photovoltaic Design & Installation #NCBPT SUS103Participants will learn the fundamental concepts required for working safely with PV systems, and will design residen-tial-sized,codecompliant,battery-lessgrid-tiedandstand-alonesystems.Thisin-person40-hourworkshopwillprovidean overview of the basic PV system applications. The goal of this session is to create a fundamental understanding of the core concepts necessary to work with both residential and commercial PV systems. Topics include: system components, site analysis, PV module criteria, mounting solutions, safety, and commissioning. Participants will learn the fundamentals of sizing a residential and commercial grid-tied system, wire sizing, over current protection, and grounding. This session will also review fundamental design criteria for off-grid stand-alone systems including specifying batteries, controllers, and battery-based inverters. Fee $1499

Sec. 501: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 21-25, 5 days.




Helping Professions

Compassion Cultivation Training #NCCST HE101CompassionCultivationTraining(CCT)isan8-weekeducationalprogramdesignedtohelpyoureducestressandimproveyour work performance and burnout resilience. CCT was developed by a team of scholars and at the Center for Compassion andAltruismResearchandEducationatStanfordUniversityMedicalSchool.TheCCTcurriculumincludescontemplativepractices, in-class interaction and daily meditation to help strengthen the qualities of compassion, empathy and kindness and improve well-being and connection with others. CCT is excellent for strengthening leadership skills and resilience in challenging situations. Fee $278

Sec. 501: Wed, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sept. 25, 8 wks. Aly Waibel


Beyond the ADA: Cultivating an Accessible and Inclusive Workplace #NCCST HE102The goal of this two-day class is to provide the information, resources and strategies needed for professionals to create a more inclusive and welcoming workplace for a diverse workforce and client base. Disabled individuals represent the largest minoritygroupintheUnitedStates,withover20%ofthepopulationidentifyingashavingadisability.Peoplewithdisabil-itiesareourcustomers,co-workers,andclients.Ensuringourpoliciesandproceduresaswellasourenvironmentsnotonlymeet legal access requirements but create truly inclusive experiences can be a challenge, but this course will demystify acces-sibilityandpresentpracticalstrategiesforuseimmediately.Specifically,wewilldiscusscriticalpracticessuchashiringandrecruitment,eventplanning,andcustomerservice.InformedbyDisabilityStudies,participantswillexplorethepolitical,historical,legal,philosophical,social,anddesignconstructsthatshapethedisabilityexperienceintheU.S.andinfluencehow we interact with disabled workers, clients, and customers. This curriculum will help participants think differently about access and create more inclusive experiences for all. This is a non credit professional certificate option administered through theUniversityofArizonaOutreachCollege(UAOC).Fee $397

Sec. 501: Thu, 3-6 p.m., Sept. 12 and Fri, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 13. 2 days. Amanda Krause, Ph.D. and Leslie Cohen, Ph.D.


Professional Certificate in Progressive Disability Leadership #NCCST HE103This two-day class targets professionals who work in disability-related agencies.Sessionswillsupporttheprofessionaldevelopmentofthosewho wish to grow their capacity to be progressive leaders in the field ofdisability.Specifically,workshopswillreviewbestpractices,currentthinking, and explore professional dynamics through the lens of dis-ability studies. Participants will explore the political, historical, legal, philosophical, social, and design constructs that shape the disability experience and influence professional’s interactions with people with disabilities as clients, co-workers and customers. This is a non-credit professional certificate option administered through the University of ArizonaOutreachCollege(UAOC).Fee $245

Sec. 501: Thu, 3-6 p.m., Oct. 17 and Fri, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 18. 2 days. Amanda Krause, Ph.D. and Leslie Cohen, Ph.D.




Specialized Professional Skills

Export Control Officer (Online Course) #NCBPT BP119The importance of understanding export controls and how to develop a comprehensive export compliance program is critical for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying materials, products, and technology in a global marketplace. Manufac-turers, developers, and exporters all face a complex maze of laws, regulations, and Federal agencies in the process of navigating their way to successful business goals. The Federal government uses exports controls for the purpose of foreign policy, non-pro-liferation,andcommerceregulation.Theconsequencesofnoncompliancewithexportregulationscanbeserious.Someoftheviolationscanresultincivilorevencriminalpenalties.Thiscourseincludesthefollowingareasoftraining:U.S.Exportlicensingruleswhicharecriticaltotoday’saerospacesupplychain;howtointegratearobustexportcomplianceprogramintoexistingqualitymanagementsystems;variouslicensingformats;howtodeterminetheappropriatelicenseorcontrolplanapproach;andhowtoidentifyrisksearlywithinatransactioninordertoavoidcostlydelaysorpotentialviolations.

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Letterpress: Vandercook Maintenance #NCBPT BP120JoinspecialistPaulMoxonforanin-depthreviewofthepartsandfunctionsoftheVandercookProofPress.Learnallthepoints of maintenance, lubrication and cleaning. This workshop takes you beyond cranking the press and into the mechani-cal elements essential for troubleshooting. Paul will explain the differences between various models, so bring your questions, press photos and/or broken parts. Whether you use a press in a shared studio, own a press, or are thinking of acquiring one, this workshop provides excellent guidance for your future presswork. A thorough handout is provided and Paul will also share examples from his collection of Vandercook literature. This information is applicable to other brands such as Asbern, ChallengeandReprex.RegistrationdeadlineDec.1.Fee $298

Sec. 501: Sat and Sun, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 14-15, 2 days. Paul Moxon

Location: Jack Sinclair Letterpress Lab, UA School of Art

Group Exercise Certification (for Fitness Professionals) #NCBPT BP121Experienceagroupexercisecourselikenoother!Youwillgetnineweeksofintensivetrainingtobeyourbest.Theprogramwill include lecture materials AND practical skill lab demonstrations with interactive participation. These drills will expand into functional training, sports conditioning, circuit, boot camp, dance, step, kickboxing, hi-low and indoor cycling. A mind body class overview in yoga and Pilates will cap it off so you can have a functional knowledge of its value as you progress in yourcareer.Lecturematerialswillcovertheessentialsofgroupexercisemusic,choreography,safetytechniques,aswellasbasicappliedsciencespecificallyrelatingtogroupexercise.Arequired30-hourinternshipwillhelpyounetworkintoem-ploymentinmanycases.AvalidCPR/AEDcardmustbepresentedtogetthecertificationissued.Theclasssessionsfeaturemorning lectures and afternoon lab sessions. No refunds after class starts. Fee $775

Sec. 501: Orientation, 10-11 a.m. Sat, Sept. 21. Class: Sat, 9-11 a.m. and 12- 2 p.m., Oct. 5-Dec. 7.

Location on 9/21 for Orientation: University Services Building, UA, 888 N. Euclid Ave. Parking Pass Provided.

Older Adult Specialist Certification (for Fitness Professionals) #NCBPT BP122This24-hourcertificationclassisforhealthandfitnessprofessionalswantingtogainknowledge,training,andcompetencyto assess fitness levels, design fitness programs and provide motivating exercise instruction for older adults. After successfully completing this course, students will be able to: identify the key age-related changes in physiology and fitnesslevels;demonstratesafeandeffectiveexercisesforolderadults,performfitnessassessments,designexerciseprescrip-tions for older adults and market exercise programs to this audience. This is an intermediate level course for students with experienceoreducationinfitnesstraining.Lecture,demonstration,hands-onpractice,practicalskillsassessments,finalexaminationand20-hourinternshipwillbeincluded.LecturesareonTuesdays,practicallabworktakesplaceonThursdays.No refunds after class starts. Fee $649

Sec. 501: Tu and Thu, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Oct. 22-Nov. 14.

Tuesday class location: University Services Building, UA, 888 N. Euclid Ave., Lab location TBA.

Specialized Training


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Online Training

Center for Legal StudiesTheCenterforLegalStudiesofferslegal studies courses in partnership with UAOC. The curriculum is updated to remain current and on-pace with the newest trends in the legal industry. The Center for LegalStudieshasbeenrecognizedfor its state-of-the-art technology and ease of use.

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Languages

Spanish Level 1 #NCLNG LNG101ThiscourseisabasicintroductiontotheSpanishlanguageforthenon-nativespeaker.Theclassexploresessentiallinguis-tic elements such as the alphabet, general vocabulary and simple sentence structure as well as provides social contexts in whichtousethem.TheclassisdesignedforthestudentwithnopreviousexperiencewithSpanishandutilizesprimarilyoralapproach to the language through culture. Textbook required, Dimelo Tu. Fee $278

Sec 501: Tu and Thu, 6:30-8:15 p.m., Sept. 17, 10 wks. Gilberto Gutierrez

Sec 502: Sat and Sun, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Sept. 21, 5 wks. Gilberto Gutierrez

Location: University Services Annex (USA), Bldg. B, W. Sixth St.

Spanish Level 2 #NCLNG LNG102ThiscourseexpandsonabasicintroductiontoSpanish,onvocabularyandgraduallyintroducesverbtensesandmoods.Theclass emphasizes an oral approach to language learning and continues with more detailed cultural topics and more complex social contexts in which to practice conversation. Textbook required, Dimelo Tu. Fee $278

Sec. 501: Mon and Wed, 6:30-8:15 p.m., Sept. 24, 10 wks. Gilberto Gutierrez


Spanish for World Travelers #NCLNG LNG103ThiscourseprovidessurvivalSpanishforstudentsplanningtotraveltoaSpanishspeakingcountry.Theapproachisprimarily oral with some emphasis on reading signs, maps and menus. The class explores cultural topics that directly relate to historical sites and customs relevant to a tourist traveling in the country and covers a wide range of countries and regions in theSpanishspeakingworld.SomebasicexposuretoSpanishisrecommended.Coursematerialsareincludedintheenroll-ment fee. Fee $225

Sec. 501: Tu and Thu, 4:30-6:15 p.m., Sept. 17, 8 wks. Gilberto Gutierrez


Italian for Travelers #NCLNG LNG104Topics in this course concentrate on the most essential Italian for travel, meals, hotels, entertainment, etc., as well as social contact, plus practical tips on life and travel in Italy. We will cover the most basic Italian expressions like: how to order amealatarestaurant;reservearoomatahotel;givedirectionstoataxidriver;gettrainticketsatthestation;requestsomething in a shop and deal with medical crises. In addition, we will discuss social conventions like: the mass transit system (busesandtrains);usingbanksandATMs;expectationsabouttipping;andexpectationsforvisitingmuseumsandculturalsites.Textbookrequired,“TheItalianSurvivalGuide.”Fee $142

Sec. 501: Mon and Wed, 4:30-6:15 p.m., Oct. 7, 5 wks. Fabian Alfie


Writing

Elements of the Short Story: A Fiction Writing Workshop #NCBPT WR102This course is focused on constructing effective short stories. We’ll discuss the building blocks and principles of effective fictionaccordingtowritersrangingfromAristotletoAntonChekhov.Studentswillwritetheirownstoriesandtheclassasa whole will critique them in a workshop setting. We will suggest various revisions, and at the end of the course students will leave with a polished short story and a heightened awareness of the conventions of the short story form. Fee $188

Sec. 501: Mon, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sept. 30, 6 wks. Sam Ruddick


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The Aspects of Writing a Novel #NCBPT WR103A complete study of the novel by freely discussing the different aspects of what all novels have in common: the story, people, plot, fantasy, prophesy, pattern and rhythm. Through this study and guidance the student will discover many things about theliterarymagicwhichtransformsthedullstuffofHe-saidorShe-saidintorealcharactersandstories.Theclassismorethan a discussion of a literary form, it is a discussion of experiences in which all students take an active part. Fee $375

Sec. 501: Tu and Thu, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Oct. 8, 7 wks. C. Alexis Osorio, Ph.D.


Memory and Meaning: The Art of Memoir #NCBPT WR104This workshop will guide beginners in the art of shaping memories into meaningful narrative essays. We will learn by analyzingandmodelingclassicandcontemporaryworksbywritersrangingfromVirginiaWoolftoDavidSedaris.Studentswilllearnbyanalyzingwhatworksandwhatdoesn’tintheessaysoftheirclassmates.Eachstudentwillleavethecoursewithat least one polished essay and either ideas for more essays or a sense of how a larger work of memoir might come together. Studentswillbegivenalistofreadingsuggestions,includingmemoirs,essaycollectionsandbooksonthecraftofnonfic-tion. Fee $158

Sec. 501: Wed, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Sept. 4, 5 wks. Deja Ruddick


Flash Fiction: Tell Your Story in 1000 Words or Less #NCBPT WR106Flashfiction,micro-fiction,shortshorts–storiesrangingfromasfewassixtoasmanyas1000words–arequicklybecomingmainstays of the American literary scene. These short, graceful and evocative literary sketches are sometimes called “vignettes,”andmanywell-regardedwritershaveexperimentedwiththeform,includingErnestHemingway,WilliamCarlosWilliams,andJoyceCarolOates.Therearecountlesswebsitesdevotedtopublishingflashfictionandtherearestorycollec-tions and even entire novels that are constructed entirely from vignettes. In this course, students will read and write flash fiction,eventuallyperfectingtheirownvignettesinacreativewritingworkshopenvironment.Learningtowriteflashfictionis also a great way to learn the basics of effective writing, which can then be applied to longer work. Fee $158

Sec. 501: Tu, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sept. 3, 5 wks. Sam Ruddick


Publishing Boot Camp: Getting Stories, Poems, and Essays Published #NCBPT WR107This course is designed to introduce writers to the literary marketplace and show them how possible and exciting it can be to get their short pieces published. We will share tips for writing cover letters and submitting short pieces to independent and university-affiliated literary magazines and journals. We can provide perspective on the relentless patience the process requires:SamRuddick’sOHenryPrizewinningstory,“Leak,”wassubmittedto27literarymagazinesbeforeitwasfinallypublished.Studentswillwalkawaywithalistofmagazinestotry,afunctionalcoverletterandaheightenedawarenessoftheliterary magazine market. Please note that this is NOT a course on publishing books. Fee $149

Sec. 501: Sat, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Oct. 12, 2 wks. Sam and Deja Ruddick


Magazine Writing & Photography #NCBPT WR108Editorsneedstories.Inthisclass,studentswilllearnhowtofind,writeandcombinewordsandimagestotellthosestories.Travel,featurepublicationsandonlinejournalsalwaysneedskilledwritersandphotographers.Studentswilllearntofollowtheir own interests and curiosity, how to pitch a story idea and craft a compelling and interesting story using their own words and images. Fee $128

Sec. 501: Wed, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Oct. 6-Dec. 18, 6 sessions (no class on Nov. 27). Steve Renzi


Writing


Nature Writing #NCBPT WR109The key to nature writing is careful observation, and in this course we would practice exactly that. We’d discuss samples fromwriterslikeWilliamLeastHeatMoonandAnnieDillard,examininghowauthorscanturncarefulobservationintomeaningful prose. An excursion will take students outdoors with their journals to look carefully and take notes, followed by gathering to read aloud and discuss the work of the class. Using an experiential learning approach, students would learn from the literary samples, from listening to and critiquing the work of their classmates, and from being out in nature and writing. Fee $98

Sec. 501: Wed, 7-9 p.m., Nov. 6-13 and Sat, 8-10 a.m., Nov. 9. 3 sessions. Deja Ruddick

Location: University Services Building, UA, 888 N. Euclid Ave, and excursion location, TBA

Writing Survival Skills: Grammar and Composition #NCBPT WR110Basic grammar at freshman college level is reviewed in this course. The focus is on the most important and most common errors that occur at that level including understanding the complete sentence, run-ons and comma splices, subject/verb agreement and punctuation and parts of speech. A review of the basic elements of a paragraph and integrating into the essay form is included. Fee $230

Sec 501: Mon and Wed, 6:30-8 p.m., Sept. 9, 8 wks. Leslee Morrison


Communications

Sharpen Your Skills for Better Public Relations #NCBPT COM101In this project-based public relations course, students will be able to prepare a situation analysis on a topic of their choosing, develop a campaign proposal and execute the tactics required to implement the proposal, including preparing a fact sheet, news release, broadcast media pitch, feature story pitch, print ad content, related web content and speech outline. Fee $288

Sec. 501: Tu and Thu, 5:45-8:15 p.m., Sept. 3, 4 wks. Jodi Horton.


Presentation Technology for Trainers #NCBPT COM110Do you ever get tired of presenting with PowerPoint? Do you want to add more action and excitement to your presentation? If so, this session on Presentation Technology for Trainers will introduce you to some tools on the Internet that can spice up your next presentation. We will go over several presentation tools and teach you how to develop your design and presen-tationskills.WewillfocusonFREEInternettoolsincludingPrezi,SlideRocketandVoiceThread.Wewilldiscussstyles,techniques and universal design principles for creating presentations that will engage your audience. The class is designed withapresentationofprinciplesonMondayevening,openguidedcomputerlabtimeonSaturdaymorning,andpresenta-tion review that afternoon. Fee $173

Sec. 501: Mon, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 14 and Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 19, 2 sessions. Melody Buckner


Deliver a TED-worthy Presentation #NCBPT COM103Doyouneedtospeakinpublic?LearnhowtomanageyournerveswhiledeliveringapresentationworthyofanyTEDevent.We’llcover:aformulaforcreatingcompellingcontent;instructiononmaximizingthepowerofyourvoice;effectivedeliveryand tips on how to gesture. Fee $248

Sec. 501: Fri and Sat, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Nov. 1, 2 days. Terri Sinclair


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Speaking Impromptu #NCBPT COM111Do you cringe at the thought of speaking without preparation? Do you stifle your suggestions at department meetings, instead of impressing your colleagues with your expertise or concerns? You can be impressing people with your knowledge and professionalism, instead of avoiding presentations. In this workshop, you’ll learn how you can improve verbal expression of thoughts, develop confidence in public speaking, think quickly on your feet and further develop your communication skills. Fee $85

Sec. 501: Fri, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Oct. 11, 1 day. Terri Sinclair


Strategic Communications Workshop: Communicate Like a Pro #NCBPT COM104Do you manage the website, Facebook page or newsletter of your small business or nonprofit? Are you in charge of publicity for your club or community group? Give your efforts a professional edge with this half-day workshop covering the basic tools, tactics and strategies of effective communication in the digital age. You’ll learn how to create a basic communications plan, how to choose and use the right tools to meet your goals, and tips to make your writing better. These days everyone has the toolstocommunicatewiththemasses.Learnfromaprohowtodoitright.Fee $78

Sec. 501: Sat, 8:30 a.m.-12 noon, Sept. 28, 1 day. Angela Hagen


Communication Skills for Women #NCBPT COM100What makes you clam up, shut down or lose the ability to communicate? Most of our work involves communication with others.Havingclear,assertiveandeffectivecommunicationisavitalpartofanysuccessfulcareer.Developedspecificallytomeet the needs of today’s working woman, this workshop offers tools you can use to enhance your communication. You’ll learn: how to influence and persuade to get results, give assertive feedback that promotes acceptance, and stay composed and effective under pressure. Fee $138

Sec. 501: Wed, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Nov. 6, 1 day. Terri Sinclair


Personal Enrichment

Behavioral and Social Studies

Aging: Slings, Arrows & Jokes #NCPEP BES101 This will be a discussion class on the problems facing seniors and caregivers on a wide range of issues, from real estate planning and talking to one’s family about difficult issues, to making homes safer, to recognizing disability and abuse, to avoiding scams and helping raise grandchildren to hospice and death in the family. Although lead by lawyers, it is not a legal adviceclinic,norahow-to-do-itclass;itismoreofa“howtothinkaboutthings”class.Wemayevenhavesomeroleplays.Foreachclass,therewillbeassignmentsoftwoorthreechaptersofthebookAShortandHappyGuidetoElderLawbyHeglandandFleming.($15),withafocusonchaptersofinteresttotheclass.Fee $119

Sec. 501: Th, 1-2:30 pm, Oct. 3, 4 wks. Kenney Hegland, J.D. and Barbara Sattler, J.D.

Location: Grace St. Paul Church, Parish Hall, 2331 E. Adams St.

Personal Enrichment


Building Family Strengths: Positive Communication Skills #NCPEP BES103Positive communication is a lifelong skill that yields the potential for personal and relational flourishing and enhanced health and well-being. This two-day class is designed to demonstrate the health and wellness potential of positive com-munication in family and personal relationships and teaches students practical skills for enhancing their own character strengths and virtues through communication. Through a combination of lecture, discussion, and activities, students will learn the importance of integrating positive communication in their daily routines not just to help them get through difficulttimes(whichitdoes),butalsotomaximizeopportunitiesforthegoodtimes.ThesessionswillbeledbyDr.MaggiePitts(AssistantProfessorintheDepartmentofCommunication),co-editorandcontributortotworecentbooksonpositivecommunication:PositiveCommunicationinHealthandWellnessandThePositiveSideofInterpersonalCommunication.Please bring a notebook. Fee $89

Sec. 501: Wed, 12 noon-1:30 pm, Sept. 4 and 18. Margaret Pitts, Ph.D.

Location: Aloft Hotel, 1900 E. Speedway

Archaeology of Tucson #NCPEP BES102 TheTucsonareaisrichwitharchaeologicalsites.Inthisclassstudentswillexplore13,000yearsofhumanhistorybystudying the artifacts and structures people left behind. The class will cover Paleo-Indian big game hunters, early agricultural “farmagers,”Hohokamvillagers,lateprehistoricandearlyhistoricSobaipuriandPimaIndians,theSpanishcolonialandMexican periods, and American use of the valley. Fee $129

Sec. 501: Tue, 9-11 am, Oct. 8-15, and Tue, 9 am-12 noon, Oct. 22 (bus tour). Linda Gregonis, Archeological Consultant

Location: Grace St. Paul Church/ Parish Hall 2331 E. Adams St.

Home and Garden

Artisan Bread Demystified #NCPEP HG101 What’s the difference between commercial yeast and wild yeast for leavening? And what does the term “artisan” really mean whenitcomestobread?Studentswillgethands-onexperiencewiththeancientartofbreadmakingwithDonGuerra,ownerofTucson’slocalfavoriteBarrioBreadCompany.Learnaboutthenutritional,flavorful,andculturalaspectsofthesewarm, crusty delights and how to make them at home. Fee $59

Sec. 501: Mon, 9 am- 1 pm, Dec. 9, 1 day. Don Guerra

Location: Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell

Recreation and Fitness

Hiking and Science #NCPEP RC101 This program will combine excellent hikes that gain in difficulty each week with the science of what you are seeing each week.

•WeekOnewillbeattheSweetwaterpreserveandSaguaroswillbethesubjectofthehike.•WeekTwowillbeattheSweetwaterTrailhead,adifferentlocationfromweekone.ThishikewillbeinSaguaro

National Park west unit and will cover how the Tucson Basin and the mountains surrounding were formed.•WeekThreewillbetheFingerRockTrailandwilldiscussthemanyandvariouscreatures,lizardsandsnakesofthearea.•WeekFourwillbetheVentanaCanyonTrailandwilldiscusstheplantsofTheSonoranDesert•WeekFivewillbetheCactusForestTrailandwillbeadayofhikingandmeditationandquiettoenjoythearea.

Fee $325

Sec. 501: Sat, 7-11 a.m., Sept. 7-Oct. 5, 5 wks. John Heiman, professional guide.

Personal Enrichment


Mountain Biking #NCPEP RC102 Thisprogramwillgiveyouamazinginformationandhands-onbikingforTucson.Bikesforweeks2-5willbeprovidedandincludedinthepricebySouthwestTrekking.Youwillspendeachweekasfollows:

Week One:Wewilltalkbikes:differencesinbikes,types,styles,options,variables.26,27.5or29inchtires,etc.Wewillthencoverthemaintenanceand‘tuning’ofbikes.

Week Two:Wewillmeetandtransferyouandbikestoalocationappropriateforaninitialpresentationof‘mountainbiking’.Transportation,bikes,helmets,glovesandguide(s)willbeprovided.Ongoingtechniqueswillbeofferedtostartoutmountain biking and improving your skills for fun and safety.

Week Three:Wewillmeetandtransferyouandbikestoalocationappropriateforanoutingof‘mountainbiking’.Trans-portation,bikes,helmets,glovesandguide(s)willbeprovided.Ongoingtechniqueswillbeofferedtostartoutmountainbikingandimprovingyourskillsforfunandsafety.Eachlocationwillbechosentobuildonskillsandtechniquedevelopedfrom prior outings. Bigger challenges and greater fitness needs will be presented and the knowledge of how to accomplish tasks will be presented.

Week Four: Wewillmeetandtransferyouandbikestoalocationappropriateforanoutingof‘mountainbiking’.Transpor-tation,bikes,helmets,glovesandguide(s)willbeprovided.Ongoingtechniqueswillbeofferedtostartoutmountainbikingandimprovingyourskillsforfunandsafety.Eachlocationwillbechosentobuildonskillsandtechniquedevelopedfromprior outings. Bigger challenges and greater fitness needs will be presented and the knowledge of how to accomplish tasks will be presented.

Week Five:Wewillmeetandtransferyouandbikestoalocationappropriateforanoutingof‘mountainbiking’.Transpor-tation,bikes,helmets,glovesandguide(s)willbeprovided.Ongoingtechniqueswillbeofferedtostartoutmountainbikingandimprovingyourskillsforfunandsafety.Eachlocationwillbechosentobuildonskillsandtechniquedevelopedfromprior outings. Bigger challenges and greater fitness needs will be presented and the knowledge of how to accomplish tasks will be presented. Fee $325

Sec. 501: Sun, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sept. 8; and Sun, 7 -11 a.m., Sept. 15-Oct. 6. Total of 5 sessions.

All dates will meet at Pro Bike Tucson, 6540 East Tanque Verde.

Breakfast with the Birds #NCPEP ETT101Bird watching is an increasingly popular, eco-friendly outdoor activity that allows participants to experience the natural worldwhilelearningmoreaboutitsavianinhabitants.HereinsouthernArizonawearefortunatetobelivinginoneoftheworld’s premier birding areas where hundreds of species make their home and hundreds more visit our riparian oases, or sky islands on their migratory way to somewhere else. This half-day program, designed for the novice birder or birder-wannabe, providesanoverviewofthevarietyofbirdsfoundinSoutheasternArizona.Webeginwithabuffetcontinentalbreakfastand a slide-lecture on this diversity of bird life, focusing on physiology, habits and habitat. From bird identification we move on to birding basics, covering the selection and use of field guides and binoculars, bird watching etiquette, along with a surveyofthebestplacestogobirdinginSoutheasternArizona.Tocompleteyourintroductiontothesubject,therearetipsfor including birds in your backyard with landscaping and feeding guidelines. Finally, we’re off on a tour of the grounds at TohonoChultoseewhatwecansee!InstructorisLynnHassler,professionalbirder,fieldguideauthorandeducatorwiththeassistance of Tohono Chul Docents. Fee $79

Section 501: Tue, 8 a.m.-12 noon, Oct. 29. Lynn Hassler

Section 502: Thu, 8 am-12 noon, Nov. 14. Lynn Hassler

Location: Tohono Chul Park; 7366 N. Paseo del NortePersonal Enrichm

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Humanities

The Pleasures of Paris #NCPEP HUM107The Pleasures of Paris is a four-part lecture series highlighting major monuments, museums that are “hidden gems” and artisticstylestobefoundintheCityofLights.

Lecture1:“AncientandMedievalParis”willexplorethebathsandwallsoftheAncientCity,thecathedralsandresidencesof Medieval Paris, and the manuscripts and tapestries held in Parisian museums.

Lecture2:“EarlyModernParis”explorestheurbanplanningofHenriIV,LouisXIVandLouisXV,includingthePlaceVosges,PlaceVendome,theLouvreandprivatehotels,aswellastheimportantpaintingsoftheperiodtobefoundinParisian museums.

Lecture3:“Nineteenth-CenturyParis”willexploretheurbanplanningofBaronvanHaussmann,theWorld’sFairof1889whentheEiffelTowerwaserected,theParisOpera,andworksofartbytheimpressionists.

Lecture4:“ModernParis:the20thand21stCentury”willexploremorerecenturbanplanningprojects,suchastheCentrePompidou, tour Montparnasse and the former warehouse district, as well as the establishment of specialized museums and the objects they contain. Fee $59

Sec. 501: Fri, 3-4:30 p.m., Nov. 15-Dec. 13, 4 sessions. No class on Nov. 29. Julie Plax, Ph.D.

Location: University Services Building, 888 N. Euclid Ave. Parking pass provided

Tracing the Cultural and Agricultural Roots of the Southwest #NCPEP HUM108IntheAmericanSouthwestweusethetermSpanishfrequentlyandloosely.Indeed,manyaspectsofourdailylivesareflavored with or sometimes directly the result of actions that took place centuries ago in Colonial Mexico. Those in turn are thelegacyofImperialSpain,thesumtotalofitsMuslim,Jewish,ChristiansandRomanoccupants.WewillexaminetheroleofJesuitmissionariesontoday’sagriculturalcornucopia,andstudytheevolutionofMexicanandSpanisharchitecture,religion, ceramics and language. We will also look at some of the New World to Old World exchanges that took place from coffee to cochineal. Fee $39

Sec. 501: Fri, 1:30-3 p.m., Nov. 1, 1 day. Sonya Norman, of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.

Location: Grace St. Paul Church, 2331 E. Adams St.

The Decline and Fall of the Romantic Empire Cultural Decadence in Paris and Vienna #NCPEP HUM105ThiscoursewillfocusontheartsandcultureinEurope’stwomostculturallyinfluentialcitiesatthecloseofthe19thcenturyandopeningofthe20th,asinnovatorsbegantofeedonthedecayingremainsoftheRomanticMovement.Afterasocio-politico-cultural overview of fin-de-siècle Paris and Vienna, sessions will explore the two cities’ progressive movements in visual art and music during this period. Fee $89

Sec. 501: Wed, 1-2:30 p.m., Oct. 30- Nov. 13, 3 sessions. James Reel, Executive Director of the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra and the Music Director for Arizona Public Media.

Location: Grace St. Paul Church/ Parish Hall, 2331 E. Adams St.

Duck & Cover #NCPEP HUM106Learnaboutthehistoryofthedevelopmentofnuclearweapons,MAD(thedoctrineofMutuallyAssuredDestruction),andarms control and disarmament programs, both failed and realized. Discuss nuclear weapons programs involving Iran and North Korea. Recommended reading includes Richard Rhodes books: Arsenals of Folly, and Twilight of the Bombs. Fee $89

Sec. 501: Tue, 5:30-7 p.m., Sept. 3-10, 2 sessions. Sam Williams


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Break Bread with a Professor-Greece #NCPEP HUM103Ancient Greeks loved social gatherings where culinary and philosophical pursuits were combined. In this class, we will discuss the dinnerware used at a formal dining event, the types of food offered, the cultivation and trade of major ingredients (includingspices)andwewillreadsomeancientrecipes.JoinProfessorEleniHasaki,anativeofGreece,onthisinterestinglook at ancient Greek life and see how it some of it have lasted over the years. A Greek lunch with the professor is included. Fee $65

Sec. 501: Mon, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 14, 1 day. Eleni Hasaki, Ph.D.

Location: “It’s Greek to Me” Restaurant, 15920 N. Oracle Road, #120

Break Bread with a Professor-India #NCPEP HUM101Mumbai, Calcutta…these cities evoke images of a land so different from ours. Maybe yes, or maybe no. Come listen to retiredUAAssistantDeanRayUmashankartalkabouthisnativeIndia.SeeIndiathroughRay’sexperienceandknowledge.Ray will cover food, languages, culture, education, and the impact of British rule. An Indian buffet lunch with the professor is included. Fee $49

Sec. 501: Tues, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Oct. 1, 1 day. Ray Umashankar

Location: Flavor of India Restaurant, 12111 N. Rancho Vistoso Blvd.

Break Bread with a Professor-Mexico #NCPEP HUM104ThisclasswilldiscusssomeofthemostsalientfeaturesofMexicanculture,includingbutnotlimitedtohistory(majorevents),religion(itsroleinthepastandtoday),politics(majorrecentchanges),language,music(mariachiandnorteño),andfood(fromchocolatetoflourtortillas).Wewillexploreregionalvariationsand,iftimepermits,we’lldiscusstheU.S.-Mexicoborder.Theinstructoriscommittedtoengagingtheattendeesindiscussionandveryopentotakingquestionsand pursuing topics and themes of interests to the attendees. Dinner with the professor is included. Fee $65

Sec. 501: Tues, 5-8 p.m., Sept. 24, 1 day. Celestino Fernandez, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology at the University of Arizona, University Distinguished Outreach Professor

Location: El Charro, 311 N. Court Avenue

Break Bread with a Professor-Russia #NCPEP HUM102 JoinTeresaPolowy,HeadoftheDepartmentofRussianandSlavicStudiesforaneveningofRussianfoodandpoetrybyRussia’s national idol, Alexander Pushkin. Considered the founder of contemporary Russian literature, Pushkin is Russia’s Shakespeareandhiswork,personallife,character,letterstolovers,friends,andenemiescontinuetoinstillreverenceandattractpublicattention(hislinesareusedinadvertisementsforcars,pens,handcare,etc).Killedatage37inaduelwithhiswife’slover,Pushkin’sshortlifeandastoundingworkisthestuffoflegend.Hispoetry,proseandplayshavebeensettomusic as romances, filmed, turned into operas more often than the works of any other Russian writer. You will learn a bit about Pushkin’s life and some interesting trivia, as well as hear his love poetry, revolutionary verse, his poems based on his childhoodandRussianfolklore,aswellasexcerptsfromhisnovelinverse,EugeneOnegin–allreadinRussianandinEnglish.Dinnerwiththeprofessorisincluded.Fee $69

Sec. 501: Wed, 5-8 p.m., Nov. 6, 1 day. Teresa Polowy, Ph.D.

Location: “Kalina” Restaurant, 8969 E. Tanque Verde #209Personal Enrichm

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Science

Geology of the Southwest #NCPEP SCI101IfyoulovemapsandharkentounderstandabitmoreaboutthelandformsoftheAmericanSouthwest,thenpleasejoinus.Invoking plate tectonics we will examine how our present geography came to take shape. We will use a variety of maps and a few models in our discussion, which will cover the evolution of the Rocky Mountains, Basin and Range Province, Colorado Plateau, mining districts, lowest and highest points in North America, seismically active zones, Colorado River water, and ourownhomeranges,theTucsonandSantaCatalinaMountains.Fee $39

Sec. 501: Fri, 1:30-3 p.m., Oct. 25, 1 day. Sonya Norman, Public Programs Coordinator for the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.

Location: Grace St. Paul Church/Parish Hall, 2331 E. Adams St.

The Arts

Diego Rivera Finding His Voice through the Mexican Mural Tradition #NCPEP FA101Diego Rivera, an active participant in the Mexican mural tradition, painted murals throughout the country with the purpose ofredefiningtheimageofMexico’shistory.Beginningin1912,Riveraspentthemajorpartofhiscareerusinghispaintbrushtoexpresshispoliticalidealsandvisionsforthefuture.Learnabouthisinterpretationofhistoryfromthepre-conquesteratothe1900sthroughanin-depthexplorationofhismuralsattheNationalPalaceinMexicoCityandotherimportantbuildings throughout the region. Fee $29

Sec. 501: Thu, 11 a.m.-12 noon, Dec. 5-12, 2 sessions. Stevie Mack

Location: CRIZMAC Marketplace, 1642 N. Alvernon

Iconic American Artists: Winslow Homer, Norman Rockwell and Andrew Wyeth #NCPEP FA102 ThreeAmericanartists:WinslowHomer,NormanRockwellandAndrewWyeth,leftlegaciesofpowerfulimagerythatcapturedtheheartofAmericanlifeinthelate19thandthe20thcenturies.Drivenbyhisdeeploveofnature,Homerexpressed the struggle between humankind and nature. Rockwell observed and documented the societal shifts in America forover50yearsandoftenpresentedthemwithhumor.Wyeth’slandscapesofAmerica’sruralpastandhisarrestingHelgaCollectionbroughthimtonationalprominence.Learnabouttheworkofthesevisionaryartistsandtheirjourneystogreatness. Fee $39

Sec. 501: Wed, 11 a.m.-12 noon, Nov. 6-20, 3 sessions. Stevie Mack

Location: CRIZMAC Marketplace, 1642 North Alvernon

Notorious Painters & Paintings #NCPEP FA103This three-part lecture series explores the lives and works of artists who were the subject of notoriety, and sometimes scandal.

Lecture 1:BaroqueScandals:CaravaggioandArtemisiaGentileschi

Lecture 2:CultivatingCelebrityintheEighteenthCentury:AntoineWatteauandElisabethVigée-Lebrun

Lecture 3:EccentricityandtheAvantGardeintheNineteenthCentury:J.M.W.TurnerandEdouardManet

Fee $89

Sec. 501: Fri, 3-4:30 p.m., Oct. 11-25, 3 sessions. Julie Plax, Ph.D.


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Money Matters

Investor Boot Camp to Increase Return and Reduce Risk #NCPEP MM101Duringthisfive-weekcourse,instructorBrianBray,willcoverinvestingrules(rule#1isneverlosemoney,andrule#2isneverforgetrule#1)andinvestingrisks:returnOFcapital,returnONcapital,time,andliquidity.Topicswillinclude:rateofinflationandpurchasingpower;protectionforinvestorsandsavers;discussalternativeinvestments;investmentmyths;in-vestmenttruth;taxableversustax-deferredversustax-freebenefits.Theclasswillalsocover:disadvantagesoflifeinsurance;annuitybenefitsanddisadvantages;evolutionofinsuranceproductsandinvestmentssince2007-2008;andutilizingeveryfamily asset with insurance products. Fee $99

Sec. 501: Wed, 7-9 p.m., Sept. 25-Oct. 23, 5 sessions. Brian Bray

Location: Grace St. Paul Church/ Weeks Room, 2331 E. Adams St.

Senior Boot Camp: Maximizing Income with Safety to Fund Retirement and Health Needs #NCPEP MM102This one-day class will cover rate of inflation and purchasing power, direction of taxes and interest rates, reverse mortgages, maximizing personal assets, annuities for seniors, taxable versus tax-deferred versus tax-free and will answer the question on whether life insurance is a good investment for seniors. Fee $39

Sec. 501: Wed, 7-9 p.m., Sept. 18, 1 night. Brian Bray


Educational Trips and Tours

Phoenix Museum and Scottsdale Gallery Tour: Featuring the Heard Museum and Musical Instrument Museums and Scottsdale Art Walk #NCPEP ETT105 Visitfourrenownedlandmarksonthistwo-daytourhighlightingtheinternationallyacclaimedHeardMuseumwithitsextensive collection of Native American Arts and cultural exhibit, and the Musical Instrument Museum, which is the largestmusicalmuseumofitskindwithmorethan15,000instrumentsrepresenting200countries.We’llalsoattendtheScottsdaleGalleryArtwalk,alocaltraditionformorethan30years,showcasingthefinestartbylocalandnationallyrecog-nizedartisans.OurovernightstayisattheiconicValleyHoResort,afullyrenovatedresortbuiltinScottsdalein1956. Tour price includes: Premium motor coach transportation, guide/escort, tour admissions, guided tours for both museums, lunchatbothmuseums,hotelaccommodationsattheValleyHo,andbottledwater/snacksonthemotorcoach.Tourdoesnot include dinner on day one or breakfast on day two. Fee $525.Singlesupplement,add$125.

Sec. 501: Depart Thu, 8:30 a.m., Oct. 3, returning on Fri, Oct. 4 at 4 p.m. Claudia Bray, President of the Southern Arizona Guide Association

Departure Location: UA Main Gate Building, SE corner of 2nd and Euclid

Living with the Desert #NCPEP ETT106EachofushascometoliveintheSonoranDesertfordifferentreasons,someofusarrivingyearsagoandothers,justyesterday. Yet for all of us, the landscape is unlike anywhere we have lived before. The desert’s plants appear unique, even odd;itscreaturesseemstrangeandoftenthreatening.Yetnearlyeveryoneofussensesamagical–evenmystical–qualitytothelandanditinhabitants,bothpastandpresent.Justwhatisitaboutthedesertthatsointriguesus?Andwhatcanwe learn from and about the land that will enhance our time spent here and let us live gently in this fragile environment? Withabetterunderstandingoftherelationshipsthatshapetheland–acomplexinterplayamongthedesertanditsplants,animalsandpeople–emergesaricherappreciationforitsallureandaheightenedsenseofaweatitsbeauty.Fee $175

Sec. 501: Thu, 9-11 a.m., Sept. 19-Oct. 24, 6 sessions. Jo Falls, J.D., Director of Education and Visitor Services for Tohono Chul Park

Location: University Services Building, 888 N. Euclid Ave. Parking pass provided.

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Sonoran Desert Ethnobiology #NCPEP SCI102StudentswilllearnhowpeopleintheSonoranDeserthaveusedtheregion’smanyplantsandanimals.Usingarchaeologicaland ethnographic information, we will explore topics such as how to kill a mammoth, how to cook agave, why creosote bush is an important pharmaceutical plant, and why corn, beans and squash should be planted together. Our third session will include a bus tour guided by the instructor. Fee $119

Sec. 501: Mon, Tue and Wed, 9-11 a.m., Sept. 23-25, 3 sessions. Linda Gregonis, Archaeological Consultant.


Southern Arizona Winery Tour #NCPEP ETT 102Arizona’s best kept secrets are its vineyards and wineries. Come explore scenic southeastern Arizona and the wineries locatedinElginArizona,thelargestproducerofwineinthesoutheasternpartofourstate.Hereyou’llfindanabundanceandvarietyofwines.Winesarecreatedinthetraditionalmanner,classicallystyledandagedinEuropeanwoodbarrels,butwith a subtle hint of southwest charm that make it unique to our region. Fee $99

Tour includes: Premium motor coach transportation, step-on guide/escort, lunch, bottled water/snacks on motor coach.

Sec. 501: Wed, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Oct. 2, 1 day. Claudia Bray, President Southern Arizona Guide Association.

Location: Depart from Grace St. Paul Church parking lot, 2331 E. Adams St.

Tucson City Tour #NCPEP ETT 103Discover the origins of Tucson on this fun and fact-filled tour of the Old Pueblo and the rich history that defines its cultural heritage.We’llvisitbarrios(neighborhoods)thatrepresentgenerationsandfamilytraditions,locallandmarksthathavenationalrecognitionsuchastheSanXavierMissionandotherareasofinterestlike“A”Mountain.You’llcertainlylearnmore about the area in which you live and its historic significance! Fee $69

Tour Includes: Premium motor coach transportation, step-on guide/escort, lunch, bottled water/snacks on motor coach.

Sec. 501: Tue, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 5, 1 day. Claudia Bray

Sec. 502: Tue, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Nov. 19, 1 day. Claudia Bray


Wrigley Mansion Tour & Lunch #NCPEP ETT104JoinusforaprivatelunchandgrouptourofthefamousWrigleyMansion.TheMansionisabreathtakinglandmarklocatedatopahillabovetheBiltmoreHotelinPhoenix.ThehistoryoftheMansionanditsownershipthroughtheyearswillintrigue you, and the views are awe-inspiring. Browse through the site and see what the mansion has waiting for you inside. OurlateownerGeordieHormelandhiswifeJamieHormelpurchasedthemansionin1992withagoalthatitwouldalwaysbe a place where anyone can be a guest and enjoy one of the premiere landmarks of Phoenix. Fee $139

Sec. 501: Wed, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Oct. 16, 1 day. Claudia Bray


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