The Gouverneur Central School Continuing Education Program is offering many exciting
courses starting in September. Lessons are available for children, teens, and adults
of the community. The following fitness, technology, foods, and music classes will
be presented at the Gouverneur High School and East Side School.
To sign up or get more information about the programs listed below please contact
Amber Wilcox, CEP Director
awilcox@gcs.neric.org or (315) 287-1903.
NYS Driver's License 5-HR Course
Instructors: Joe Wahl & Ron Thomas
Sign-ups are conducted at 8:00 a.m. at the Gouverneur High School (prior to instruction).
You must have a driver's permit to register for this class.
The cost of registration is
$35.
The classes are held the first Saturday of each month from
8:15 AM to 2:30 PM. Please call GHS at 287-1900 to confirm the date and time for this class.
Pool (Updated 1/16/2012)
Exercise in one of the North Country’s finest pool facilities located right
in town! The GHS pool facilities have much to offer all members of the community.
The swim times are available throughout the school district's calendar year.
Additional programs are being planned (water walking, tot/parent swim, water zumba).
If interested, call 287-1900.
Morning Swim
Daily Monday - Friday: 6:30-7:00AM
Open Swim (Laps)
Wednesday: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Sunday: "Family Swim" 1:00 - 3:00 PM
under 14 yrs accompanied
Evening Water Walking
Tuesday & Thrusday: 6:00 - 7:30 PM (Adults)
Fees
Children under 8yrs: free w/parent -- Students: $1 -- Adults: $1.25 -- Golden Age Pass: No Fee
Adult Fitness - GCS Fitness Center (Updated 1/16/2012)
Instructor: TBA
Adult Evening Fitness Center!
For more information please contact the Continuing Education Director, Amber Wilcox, at 287-1903 or
email
awilcox@gcs.neric.org
New session begins January 9, 2012
Mon, Tues, & Thurs
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Adults -- 10 Weeks @ $7.50 per week, for a total of $75.
Resistance machines, treadmills, elliptical machines, stability balls, resistance tubes available
for use along with workout floor.
Hatha Yoga (Updated 1/16/2012)
Instructor: Ellen Beeler
Hatha Yoga classes give a well balanced workout for the muscles, joints,
organs, glands and nervous system. Classes consist of a meditative warm-up, a
series of more energetic postures, and a cool-down. Sessions end with deep relaxation.
Hatha Yoga may improve a person's health, strength, balance, agility, as well as reduce
stress.
It is NOT necessary to be flexible in order to gain great
benefits from this class. Beginners are welcome!
Participants should wear comfortable exercise clothing and bring a
yoga mat or small blanket, and also a personal towel.
Class meets in the GCS Media Center.
We are working on scheduling another program.
For information e-mail
ebeeler@tds.net,
or call 347-2401.
American Kang Duk Won - East Side School (On Going)
Instructors: Frank Palumbo & Andrew Ellis
Mr. Frank Palumbo - 9th degree certified Black Belt of AKDWA, 386-3029 or 287-1900.
Mr. Andrew Ellis, 2nd degree certified Black Belt of AKDWA
www.americankangdukwon.org
New classes will be forming Tuesday, September 20th @ 6PM.
A free demonstration will be presented for all who attend. Further information will be available addressing
new fall programs.
Learn the art of karate from a highly experienced martial artist. Lessons emphasize personal safety, self-discipline,
fitness, and respect. Beginners and individuals with previous training are all welcome to attend classes. Karate
is a highly motivating activity that improves coordination, increases strength and flexibility, and allows a person
to gain confidence in many areas of self-defense. Uniforms and training manuals are available through the class
instructor.
Adults and Youth (12 years, teens, and adults) - Tuesday (6:00 - 7:30 PM) East Side Gym
Martial Arts Training improves fitness, confidence, energy levels, self-discipline, and safety awareness.
Kids (7 - 11 years) - Tuesdays (5:00 - 5:45 PM) East Side Gym
Workouts offer lessons in discipline, control, concentration, and physical fitness.
Academics are stressed and reviewed in all youth programs.
Family Zumba® (Updated 11/1/2011)
Stephanie Plaisted
The Zumba Dance Party is here! East Side is offering a Zumba® class for students and family members.
Our Zumba® instructor is Stephanie Plaisted (5th grade teacher at East Side). Stephanie is an Official Zumba®
instructor and is licensed to teach Zumba® Basics I and II, Zumba® Toning, and ZumbAtomic®. She currently
teaches ZumbAtomic® at East Side and is thrilled to be able to extend the program to our families as well.
When: The first Wednesday of every month, starting Wednesday, November 2nd!
Location: East Side Gymnasium
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cost: $1 per participant
*Students under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Chair Caning Class (Updated 9/26/2011)
Debbie White
Learn how to cane your old chair that desperatly needs a new cane seat. Class will cover caning and rush
techniques. Bring the chair ready to cane, and instructor will provide the materials. Class is $35 plus cost of
materials. Four dates: Oct 18, 25, Nov 1, 8 4:30-6pm. Class will be held in Home & Careers classroom,
Gouverneur Central. Questions call Debbie White 322-4066 or dwhite@gcs.neric.org.
Scuba Diving NYS Certification (Updated 9/13/2011)
Instructors: Moe & Khris Hunt
The course will be offered by one of the most experienced diving schools
in the state, Hunt's Diving from Clayton, NY. Most of the equipment will be supplied.
The instructors, Moe and Kris Hunt, have done programs for YMCA's, Universities, and
corporations. They are also recovery experts who bring a great deal of knowledge
and practical insights to their class and pool lessons.
New York State SCUBA certification is awarded at the completion of the course.
Minimum age is 15 years old and fitness standards will be in effect.
Classes will be taught at GHS on Saturday (9am-12pm) for six weeks:
October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12
See:
http://www.1000islands.com/dive/
or call 788-2075.
If you are interested in NYS diving certification, or know an individual who may
wish to take this course, please contact Amber Wilcox at the email address above for more information..
Computer Classes
Instructor: Cory Young
Wednesday April 20th & 27th @ 3:15 - 4:45 PM
Session 1:
Mail Merge - Learn how to use a database or MS excel to create a mail merge
with MS word. We will be touching upon how to set up a database or excel
worksheet to use with a mail merge. Learn how to create letters, envelops, and
mailing labels.
Session 2:
Photoshop - Have you ever found the must have graphic online but it needs
a bit of tweeking to use? That must have graphic will make your newsletter, web
page, worksheet, or memo just perfect! Learn how to remove those pesky
backgrounds from objects you want to keep. Learn how to blend and make collages
of your favorite photos. All this and a bit more in this 1.5 hour session.
Gouverneur Community Jazz/Rock Ensemble
Instructors: Kathy Moses & John Dixon
This music centered gathering will be open to members of the community and
GCS students who are interested in playing selections from the 1920's to the present.
All levels of musical skills and all musical instruments are welcome to these
weekly sessions.
Come to the first session on Thursday, Sept. 23. "Brush up your
technique and build up your chops!"
The ensemble will meet in the GHS band room on Thursday, 7-8:30pm.
For details e-mail
kmoses@gcs.neric.org
or
jdixon@gcs.neric.org, or call 287-1900.
Family & Consumer Canning Class
Instructor: Debbie White
Learn to preserve and can foods for your family’s enjoyment later on. Participants
can choose to attend one, two or all of the classes. Select between a 3:00pm or
4:30pm time slot. Participants must provide their own food items, canning jars,
lids and bands. Also, bring canning supplies such as canners, jar lifters and
funnels. A complete ingredients list will be supplied. Bulk food purchases will
be available the Friday prior to each class. Sign up now, as space is limited.
Sessions will include:
Sept 15 - pickles, green beans, cukes or zucchini)
Sept 22 - tomatoes, salsa, spaghetti sauce
Sept 29 - applesauce, apples, pears
Oct 6 - hot pepper jelly, zucchini/corn relish
Oct 13 - fruit jams
Oct 20 - canned beef, veggie soup
Oct 27 - pumpkin, squash
Class will be taught in the Home and Careers Center on Wednesday for seven weeks
starting Sept 15. For details email:
dwhite@gcs.neric.org
or evenings 322-4066.
Can You Offer Any Services?
If you have a program you would like to see offered, or you have skills that
could be shared in an instructional setting, contact Gouverneur Continuing Education Program
director, Amber Wilcox, 287-1903.