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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMPUTER SKILLS CONT’Dand outs of filtering vs. sorting. This class is offered online andface-to-face. THURSDAY: 4/7 6-8 pmB127 & Online 30 MS EXCEL SERIES: IntermediateDiscover how to work with reports, charts, and graphs and howto use Excel for calculations, formulas, and functions. Also, learnto use freeze panes and how to format data as a table. This classis offered online and face-to-face. THURSDAY: 4/14 6-8 pmB127 & Online 30 MS EXCEL SERIES: AdvancedMaster how to use conditional formatting, drop-down boxes,formulas, and the quick analysis tool. Also, learn to use PivotTables and PivotCharts , and how to share and protect worksheetsand workbooks. This class is offered online and face-to-face. THURSDAY: 4/21 6-8 pmB127 & Online 30For class schedule,contact Great FallsCollege Center forLifelong Learning at406-268-6374QUICKBOOKSQUICKBOOKS IN A DAY – DESKTOP VersionBasic QuickBooks knowledge in one day - This course will coverthe basics of the desktop version of QuickBooks includingcheck writing and printing, accounts payable and receivable,invoices and statements and business reports and graphs.QUICKBOOKS DESKTOP Version ONLY! – Wendy Weissman MONDAY: 5/9 9 am-5 pmB124 80QUICKBOOKS IN A DAY– ONLINE VersionThis on-campus course will cover the basics of QUICKBOOKSONLINE and include checks, accounts payable and receivable,invoices and statements and reporting. Topics such as payroll,budgeting, time tracking and inventory may be covered astime allows. QUICKBOOKS ONLINE Version ONLY!– Wendy Weissman WEDNESDAY: 5/11 9 am-5 pmB124 80PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTHR RECORDKEEPING (PART 1) –New! EMPLOYEE’S INDIVIDUAL FILESDocument, document, document they say! But that createspaperwork right! What do you do with it all? Who should haveaccess? How long do you need to keep it? Through reviewof compliance regulations and best practices, learn how toeffectively and efficiently design your HR recordkeepingprocess for employee individual files. – Deborah Jenkins THURSDAY: 2/17 2:30-3:30 PMB139 & Online 20HR RECORDKEEPING (PART 2) – HRNew! BATCH FILESHuman Resource Professionals oversee so many differentaspects of employee management and this includes bothindividual and company-wide group activities. As with both,document management is essential. This course will focuson the batch files that are required and recommended to bemaintained. We will review compliance guidelines as well asbest practices and discuss the importance of risk mitigationpractices. – Deborah Jenkins THURSDAY: 2/17 4-5 pmB139 & Online 20CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS –ENGAGING THE BRAINEvery position, no matter the responsibility level, requires sometype of decision-making. In order to make the best choices,critical thinking needs to be activated and refined. Knowing andunderstanding are not always enough to follow through withproblem-solving. Being able to create, evaluate, analyze andapply solutions are valuable skills as well. Asking questions isnot a negative critique but rather an opened channel towardsprocess betterment. Recognizing the importance of criticalthinking skills, encouraging independent discernment, andempowering your staff to cultivate these rational observationskills will produce progressive and valuable ideas, solutions,and end results. – Deborah Jenkins WEDNESDAY: 3/23 11:30 am-12:30 pmB136 & Online 20PUBLIC SPEAKING IN THE WORKPLACE –SAY IT OUT LOUD!There are situations in everyone’s career in which speaking inpublic is required. It may be to a large crowd or a small groupof two or three. Not every personality feels at ease with this‘opportunity’. Improving your public speaking skills throughproper preparations, body language awareness, and vocalexpression will produce great self-confidence, effectiveaudience influence, and improved relations. Let your voice beheard, and remembered, by speaking out. – Deborah Jenkins WEDNESDAY: 3/23 1-2 pmB136 & Online 20pg.5

FINANCIAL PLANNINGSAVVY SOCIAL SECURITY FOR BOOMERSIt has been called the Choice of a Lifetime. For the averageAmerican, Social Security will amount to about 40% of theirretirement income. With over 2800 rules related to the claimingof Social Security benefits it is very easy to make a mistake thatcan cost thousands and thousands of dollars. – Keith Duncan TUESDAY: 1/25 6:30-8 pmD173 20/single; 35/coupleRETIREMENT PLANNING TODAYThis comprehensive course helps you see the “big picture.” Itexamines many aspects of personal finance and explains howthey all can work together to create an integrated retirementplan. Topics include saving money on taxes, managing investment risk, Social Security claiming strategies and protectingyour assets from long-term care expenses. Above all, helpingyou assess your financial situation so you can develop a plan toachieve your goals. All ages welcome! Cost of class includes acomprehensive retirement manual. – Keith Duncan THURSDAYS: 2/10 & 2/17 6:30-9:30 pmD173 50/couple TUESDAYS: 2/15 & 2/22 6:30-9:30 pmD173 50/coupleBASIC FINANCEWhat you wished you learned in high school. This is an excellentclass for anyone 16 to get started on the right foot withfinance. You will learn some tips on how to better manage yourmost important asset, your finances. You will also learn aboutdifferent types of credit and what criteria you need to obtainthem. – Jackie Owens FRIDAYS: 3/18 & 3/25 1-2:30 pmB139 30CREDIT EDUCATIONLet’s dive into the fundamentals of credit! Credit is moreimportant than ever; learn how to use utilize it for your benefit.You will learn about the three credit bureaus, what makes up acredit score, tips for improving your score and so much more. –Jackie Owens FRIDAYS: 4/1 & 4/8 1-2:30 pmB139 30BASIC TECH SKILLSANDROID DEVICES (Smart Phone & Tablet Tutorial)Many of us remember the days of the rotary-dial phone fondlyand are leery to jump into today’s technologically driven world.In this two-part class you will learn how to use a smartphone asa phone then as a mini-computer. We will start at the beginning,ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE @pg.6assuming you know nothing and slowly show you the ropes. Dayone we will cover the essential functions of the phone, day twowe will cover the most used functions of your android device,be that a tablet or a phone. You will receive step-by-step instructions with helpful pictures as a future reference. You will beconfidently using your smartphone to keep in touch with yourfamilies and friends in days. – Karen Vanni TUESDAY/THURSDAY: 3/1 & 3/3 6-8 pmB135 & Online 30 TUESDAY/THURSDAY: 3/15 & 3/17 6-8 pmB135 & Online 30COMPUTER BASICS FOR BEGINNERSThis computer class is for brand new users with little or noexperience. You will learn the very basics from how to start upthe computer, find and use programs, explore the Internet, andhow to email friends and family. – Denise Jackson TUESDAY/THURSDAY: 4/19 & 4/21 6:30-8 pmB124 30iPHONE BASICS FOR APPLE USERSThis class is a beginner course for “new” Apple users. If you arenew to an iPhone or iPad or just want some tips on how to getthe most out of it, this class will teach you the basics and othertopics dictated by student requests. – Denise Jackson TUESDAY/THURSDAY: 4/26 & 4/28 6:30-8 pmB124 30CULTUREPIANO CLASS FOR BEGINNERS (Level 1)You and your friends may participate in group piano lessons!Lessons will be given using electronic keyboards. We’ll startwith the basics and progress as a group. – Cynthia Stevens MONDAYS: 1/10-2/28 (no class 1/17 & 2/21) 10-11 amB134 150PIANO LESSONSBeginner piano lessons tailored for the young and young atheart! These lessons will be excellent for those who startedpiano as a child and have found themselves saying, “If only Ihad stuck with it!” or “I wish my folks had made me practice!”Especially for those who want to “get back to it”!– Cynthia Stevens TBA: 1/10-5/6 Make arrangements w/instructorTBA 35/hourVOICE LESSONSVoice lessons for the beginner, intermediate and more advanced student! These one on one lessons will be perfect forthe high school student working on competition/audition selections, for the choir member who wants to feel more productive,GFCMSU.EDU/LIFELONGLEARNING

and for the person who wants to feel more confident with theirsinging abilities. – Cynthia Stevens TBA: 1/10-5/6 Make arrangements w/instructorTBA 35/hourGREAT FALLS COLLEGE COMMUNITY CHOIRIf you love to sing, this class is for you! The College/CommunityChoir is a mixed voice (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) vocalensemble designed for those who wish to expand their musicalexperience. As part of the choral ensemble you will performa range of choral music encompassing a variety of musicalperiods and styles. Throughout the term there will be severalperformances as you get the opportunity to light up the stage.– Cynthia Stevens THURSDAYS: 1/13-5/5 5:30-7 pmHeritage Hall/B101 25FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSICAL CREATIONDesigned for the student with little or no musical background,this course introduces the fundamental elements of musicreading and notation, including note and rhythmic reading,scales, intervals, and chords. This is a college-level class.Textbook required. – Cynthia Stevens THURSDAYS: 1/13-3/3 10:15-11:30 amB134 100 PIANO CLASS FOR BEGINNERS (Level 2)Students progressing from Level 1 will continue to improve skills. MONDAYS: 3/14-5/2 10-11 amNew!B134 200THE TRAIL OF TEARS: JACKSONAND THE CHEROKEENew! THE AGE OF EXPLORATION WEDNESDAY: 4/6 11:30 am-1 pmB136 20New! TEXAS: WHAT’S WITH THE SIX FLAGSTexas is only one of two states that was a sovereign nation priorto its annexation into the United States. Can you name the otherone? The history of Texas is much more than the Alamo andGene Autry (my great uncle!). It is a clear example of ManifestDestiny - both at its best and worst. It has, indeed, flown sixdifferent flags in its history. Come and let us explore this complexstory of heroism, racism, greed, and valor. – Dr. Darryl Stevens WEDNESDAY: 4/20 11:30 am-1 pmHOBBIESB136 20New! PUBLISH YOUR BOOKYou want to write a book. Maybe it’s already written. Now what?This course lays out the necessary steps to get your book in print.We’ll explore why this is the best time in history to write a bookand also in some ways the most challenging. You’ll learn what traditional publishers expect: how to put together a proposal, findan agent, and market and publicize your book once it’s in print.We’ll also delve into the pros and cons of self-publishing, and,whichever route you take, how to keep your sanity during theprocess. Come prepared to discuss your ideas. – Carol Bradley THURSDAYS: 2/3-3/31 6:30-8 pmG122 135WOODCARVINGThe Trail of Tears is one of the most infamous events inAmerican history. Sixteen thousand Cherokee men, women, andchildren were forced from their treaty-protected homeland andmarched to Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma). However,this was more than a struggle between the federal governmentand the Cherokee nation. It involved the Supreme Court, thePresident of the United States, the states’ rights issue, and evenpointed toward the Civil War. Let’s explore this complex andwrenching event in U.S. history and how Chief Justice JohnMarshall set a racist prejudice which continues to plague thefederal courts and Native nations today. – Dr. Darryl Stevens WEDNESDAY: 3/30 11:30 am-1 pmhistory of our planet. Let us explore the motivations of theseexplorers and the results in both Europe and the Americas.– Dr. Darryl StevensB136 20One of the most important eras in all of human history is theAge of Exploration. European explorers took to the seas andassumed enormous risks in the name of religion, wealth, andfame. They “discovered” vast and unknown lands occupiedwith humans they had previously not known. This sociologicalexperiment resulted in an amazing acquisition of knowledge,the mixing of cultures, and the most horrific pandemics in theYou will learn carving techniques and use of hand tools. All levelsand ages 10 are welcome! Supplies included. – Ron Crowder MONDAYS: 2/7-3/21 (no class 2/21) 6:30-9 pmCarpentry Bay 105New! FILLING A BLANK PAGEStudent(s) will be taught how to begin and complete thoughtswith written words. They will learn that you cannot edit a blankpage. The course will inspire individuals to write and will assistin beginning the craft of writing in subject matter comfortablefor them. It will be a study in the art of creating a comprehensive piece of work. – Roberta Beute THURSDAYS: 2/10-3/3 10 am-12 pmR281 80New! DATE NIGHT – VALENTINE’S PENDANTSBring your special someone for a fun night of glass fusing. Thisclass will walk you through making a glass pendant using glassmolds, powder glass, and frit (small chunks of glass) glass. Eachpiece will be fired in the kiln and a metal loop will be attachedfor wearing or hanging. Supplies provided. – Tony Lokason MONDAY: 2/14 6-8 pmPGEC B4 40/couplepg.7

necessary, returning students will still learn new skills not shownin past classes. Supplies provided. – Tony LokasonHOBBIES CONT’DNew! DRINK COASTERSThis class will teach students the basics of glass fusing as eachstudent makes a set of 4 drink coasters measuring 4” by 4”.Using glass powder, frit (small chunks of glass, sheet glass,and millefiori to create abstract imagery and patterns. This is abeginning fusing class and no experience is necessary. Suppliesprovided. – Tony Lokason TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY: 2/22-2/23 6-8 pmPGEC B4 50New! CANDLE VOTIVESA beginner class for fusing glass. Student will make a 6” by 6”glass tile that will be fused and then slumped – melted slowlyover a mold to create a new shape/usable item. The studentswill be slumping their glass over candle votive molds. Suppliesprovided. – Tony Lokason MONDAY/WEDNESDAY: 3/7 & 3/9 6-8 pmPGEC B4 50BEGINNING WOOL SPINNINGHave you ever wanted to learn how to spin your own yarn? It’sfun, it’s relaxing and Denise can show you how! Students willneed to purchase a drop spindle. One can be purchased fromEtsy, Amazon, The Woolery, or one of the local yarn shops.Other supplies will be provided. – Denise Jackson MONDAYS: 3/14-4/4 6:30-8:30 pmNew!B138 90DATE NIGHT – ST. PATTY’S PENDANTSA fun date night for those who don’t want to venture out intothe downtown craziness. This class will walk you throughmaking a glass pendant using cold glass. Pendants can eitherbe made using a mold or without a mold for more freedomin shape and size. Each piece will be fired in the kiln and a metalloop will be attached for wearing or hanging. Suppliesprovided. – Tony Lokason THURSDAY: 3/17 6-8 pmPGEC B4 40/coupleCREATIVE WRITINGWhile some believe creative writing is organized lying, theyaren’t wrong. There is some truth to the adage. It is hard work,though. In this class, we will delve into some of the best waysto keep your mind flexible for writing, how to see a projectthrough, and ways of finding sources for publishing.– Roberta Beute THURSDAYS: 3/17-4/7 6:30-8:30 pmNew! LANTERNSB124 80Students will choose a provided lantern to replace the glasssides of with their own artwork. The theme for the lanterns willbe “seasons” – one side to represent each spring, summer, autumn, and winter. A beginning fusing class with no experiencepg.8 MONDAY/WEDNESDAY: 3/21-3/30 6-8 pmPGEC B4 100New! WIND CHIMESStudents will create 7 to 10 small free-form pieces with loops toassemble together for their very own wind chime. The armatureof the wind chimes will be provided and assembly will happen inclass #2. Supplies provided. – Tony Lokason MONDAY/WEDNESDAY: 4/4, 4/6 4/11 6-8 pmPGEC B4 80New! DEMYSTIFYING LACE KNITTINGLace knitting is not some hidden magical method ofknitting. In is basic form, it is very simple. We purposely causemistakes at regular intervals. In this class we will do a sampler(as long as you like) of some different stitches. There is no gradeand ripping out is acceptable. Just remember, we learn frommistakes in this class and I often leave my mistakes in mypieces. I’ve learned to hide them better. Students will need tobring yarn suitable for a scarf (soft wool, acrylic) and knittingneedles in a suitable gauge. – Denise Jackson MONDAYS: 4/11-5/2 6:30-8:30 pmB138 80New! MOM/DAD & ME WORKSHOP –FREEZE & FUSEFreeze and Fuse is a fun way to create 3D glass objects withouthaving to sculpt the glass by hand. Silicone molds are filled withwetted down glass powder and then frozen solid in a freezerbefore being fired in the kiln. This method is a fun type of “patede verre” (translated a “glass paste”), a technique that hasbeen around since 1000 BCE and was popular with Egyptianglass artists. Supplies provided. Price is for one adult guardianand one child.s – Tony Lokason FRIDAY: 4/22 6-8 pmPGEC B4 40/pairNew! SLUMPED PLATES FORMOTHER’S DAYEach student will choose a ceramic plate (provided by teacher)that will be the mold for making their very own glass plate.Starting with flat sheet of glass, each student will create imageryusing powder, frit (small chunks of glass), millefiori, and glass rodthat will be fused fully flat. The glass tiles will be placed on thechosen plate mold and them slumped (melted slowly) into thatmold’s shape. Supplies provided. – Tony Lokason MONDAY-WEDNESDAY: 5/2-5/4 6-8 pmNew! BIRDS & FISHPGEC B4 80Sheet glass will be cut into fish or bird shape and covered withglass powder, frit (small chunks of glass), or glass rod to createdetail. Birds and fish can be based off of real animals or completely from imagination. A metal loop can be attached to make

each piece hangable. Supplies provided. – Tony Lokason MONDAY/WEDNESDAY: 5/9 & 5/11 6-8 pmPGEC B4 50GREETING CARD BOXES AND MORE!Make small boxes with previously used greeting cards. Theseboxes can be used as party favors or for storing small items.You will also make a small bowl to hold scraps, it’s easy and canhold those scraps that accumulate during your crafting projects.Finally, make a small origami wreath that can be used as part ofa card or as part of a seasonal decoration. Please bring severalpreviously used greeting cards with a design on the front cover.Other supplies will be provided. – Linda Swan MONDAY: 5/9 6-8:30 pmB138 35BASIC CREATIVE WELDINGThis course will provide a basic understanding of weldingfor the hobbyist as it applies to art-type projects. Suppliesincluded. – Joel Sims & Ralph GalloWelding Shop 80ADVANCED CREATIVE WELDINGTake your creative welding skills to the next level! Students willneed to supply their own material and project. Students areencouraged to bring in their welder if they have one to gethelp setting it up. Pre-requisite: Basic Creative Welding– Joel Sims & Ralph Gallo SATURDAY - SUNDAY: 3/5-3/6 9 am-3 pmWelding Shop 150B137 160New! PET FIRST AID, CPR & DISASTERRESPONSEThe Pet First Aid, CPR and Disaster Response course is idealfor all pet owners and pet caregivers. This unique course coverscommon health and safety-related issues, first aid basics, trapremoval, when to seek professional care, and disaster planningsteps for the proper care of pets. – Racheal VargasG45/46 50New! K9 WILDERNESS EMERGENCY CAREThis program is the accumulative effort of many people thatlove Montana and their four-legged friends. Our focus is onemergencies that you will find in Montana or during anywilderness or backcountry excursion. Whether you retreatfor a week at a time in the wilderness or take weekendhiking trips, you are sure to learn new skills that may helpsave your canines life. Subjects include: spinal cord injuries,environmental emergencies, frostbite, hypothermia,hyperthermia, heat stroke, blue-green algae, altitude sickness,ticks, porcupine quill removal, skunks, snakebites, rabies,foxtails, poisonous plants and mushrooms, burns, fishhookinjuries, dog and animal bites, eye injuries, water safety, neardrowning, sunburn, bloat, limp tail, seizures, CPR, choking, trapremoval and much more! – Racheal Vargas SATURDAY: 5/14 8:30 am-4:30 pmOUTDOORSBUGS OF THE MISSOURIYou see the bugs on the river, but have no idea what they are.You can learn about the aquatic insects of the Missouri Riverand the flies used to imitate them. – Kevin Lyons TUESDAYS/THURSDAYS: 2/8-2/17 5:30-7:30 pmB136 60PROSPECTING & GEM HUNTINGYou will learn all about gold panning, fossil digging, gemmining, and even metal detecting. There will be hands-onactivities. Supplies included. – Ron Crowder WED/THURS/SAT: 3/16, 3/17, 3/19 6-8:30 pm (W/Th); 10 am-4 pm (Sat) THURSDAY-FRIDAY: 4/28-4/29 9 am-5:30 pm FRIDAY: 5/13 1-5:30 pmMETALWORKS THURSDAY - FRIDAY: 3/3-3/4 5:30-8:30 pmto caring for people who become ill or injured far from anymedical care. Classroom lectures and demonstrations arecombined with realistic scenarios. At the end of the course, you’llhave the knowledge, skills and ability to make sound decisionsin emergency situations when in the back country. This class isapproved by the BSA for High Adventure Camps. – Racheal VargasCarpentry Bay 110New! WILDERNESS FIRST AID-

Lifelong Learning 2022 SPRING CATALOG. Y REGISTER ONLINE LIFELONG LEARNING REGISTRATION . If Lifelong Learning cancels a class, students will have the option of a refund adjustment* or refund. *Refund Adjustment: Fees can be adjusted and applied to an alternative class. Any cost differences will be responsibility of the student to pay .