FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 18, 2005
Contact: Michael Corby — 904.632.3310
Public Contact: Continuing Education — 904.633.8292

Summer is ideal time to pursue personal enrichment courses at FCCJ

Students of all ages can enrich their personal lives and improve their creative skills through continuing education courses offered this summer at Florida Community College.

Folk Guitar for Beginners introduces students to simple chord techniques for playing folk, contemporary and country music. Topics include: basic chord fingering; strumming; tuning and maintenance; music notation; capo applications; and finger picking. Student must have an acoustic guitar. The class meets on Mondays, May 16–June 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. at FCCJ South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd. Tuition is $49.

From Vine to Wine is an ideal course for both wine enthusiasts and those in the food industry. Students learn the wine making process and how to read labels, identify wine characteristics and select wines to complement a menu. Class meets Wednesdays, May 25–June 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. at South Campus. Students must be 21 years old and may bring a partner for free. Tuition is $75 plus a $15 tasting fee.

Wardrobes for the Real Woman gives students practical tips for assembling affordable and stylish outfits for business, social functions, casual and travel. Class meets on Tuesdays, May 17–June 14, at South Campus from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuition is $45.

Landscape Design for the Homeowner teaches students how to design a customized landscape plan that incorporates native plants, outdoor living spaces, walkways, hedges, flowerbeds, water features, trees and patios. Class meets at South Campus on Wednesdays, May 25–June 22, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuition is $95, and a partner may attend free.

Beginning Computers for Seniors will meet on Wednesdays, May 18–June 8 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Students will learn to navigate the keyboard and mouse, create, print and save documents, connect to the Web and send e-mail. Class meets at FCCJ Deerwood Center, located at 9911 Old Baymeadows Rd. Tuition is $55.

Students may register online at www.fccj.edu or at any FCCJ Enrollment Services office. For information, contact FCCJ Continuing Education at 904.633.8292.