April Personal Enrichment Courses Set
(Posted: March 8, 2010) (Printable Version)
The Center for Lifelong Learning at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is offering 18 non-credit personal enrichment courses and learning opportunities in April.
Two viewings of the 1969 movie “True Grit” will be held on April 1, one at 9:30 and one at 1 p.m. A panel presentation about the movie and book, which is set in Fort Smith, follows each showing. Attendance is free, but pre-registration is required.
Also on the April schedule are:
April 1:
“Stained Glass,” which meets from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays through May 6, $106; “American Sign Language III, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays through May 20, $109; “French is Fun,” 6-8 p.m. Thursdays through May 6, $76; and “Powder-Puff Golf,” 6-7 p.m. Thursdays through May 13 (skip April 29), $72 plus $20 for First Tee usage.
April 2:
“Chair Fitness and Yoga for Lifelong Learners,” 1-2 p.m. Fridays through May 7 (skip April 16), $47; “Everyday Fitness for Everyday People,” 2:30-3:30 p.m. Fridays through May 7 (skip April 16), $47; and “Line Dancing II,” 5:45-6:45 p.m. Fridays through May 7, $53.
April 3:
“Photoshop I,” 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays through May 15 (skip May 8), $79; and “iPhone Apps,” 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $20.
April 5:
“Improving Your Digital Photography 2,” 6-8 p.m. Mondays through May 10, $83; and “Computer Intro (One),” 10:30-12 noon or 1-2:30 p.m., $20.
April 13:
“American Sign Language II,” 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays through June 1, $109.
April 19:
“Computer Intro (Two),” 10:30-12 noon or 1-2:30 p.m., $20.
April 21:
“Figure Drawing,” 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays through May 26, $94.
April 24:
“Introduction to Reflexology,” 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $125 ($105 for 60-plus card holders).
Other personal enrichment classes begin in May, June and July and include courses in arts, communications, health and fitness, technology, safety, business and home and garden.
The Center for Lifelong Learning also offers lectures through the Scholar Series, day tours and overnight trips and a special group of courses from the Lifelong Learning Institute for those age 40 and above.
For more information, contact the Center for Lifelong Learning, by e-mail at cll@uafortsmith.edu or by telephone at 479-788-7220.
| Article by: Sondra LaMar, Director of Public Relations |

