Finance & Consumer Education

Financial Planning For Retirees

This course covers the main areas of concern for the retiree's finance: investment planning, income tax planning and risk management. Specific topics include, proper portfolio balance, reducing probate costs and estate taxes, reducing federal and NC income taxes and long term care planning. Self supporting.

Course Code: CSP-4000-AC1
Dates: January 19-February 16, Thursday, 3:00p-5:00p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 152A Instructor: Walters
Cost: $35

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Financial Planning in Life Transitions

This course includes examination of different scenarios associated with life transition and the impact they have on your financial situation, such as planning for retirement, loss of a spouse and divorce. Practical an informative curriculum helps de-mystify navigating a life transition and provides valuable insight and tactics on how to have financial security and stability in the years ahead. Self-Supporting.

Annuities, Myths & Misconceptions

This class is designed to demystify the world of annuity investing. This course covers fixed, indexed, variable and immediate annuities. Other topics include how to understand your annuity, pros and cons with annuity investing, annuity strategies and how to shop for the best annuity. Workbooks and helpful literature on annuities will be provided. Self supporting.

Course Code: CSP -4000-AD1
Dates: March 13-March 27, Tuesday, 3p-5p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 152A Instructor: Walters
Cost: $30

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Elder Law Bootcamp (Free Class)

The Elder Law Bootcamp is directed at people 50 years of age and older and their loved ones and
caregivers/advisors, although anyone is welcome. It will consist of three separate sessions, each having
it's own discussion topic:

Day 1: Ten things All Senior Citizens (and Their Loves Ones) must know about Life & Death Planning
Day 2: What the heck is a Trust and why should I care?
Day 3: Worried about going broke in a nursing home? Come hear the new truth about Medicaid eligibility and veteran's benefits.

Please call 336-378-1122 to register and reserve a seat in class.
Dates: March 19 - March 21, Monday - Wednesday, 6p-7p
Location: AT - Applied Tech, Jamestown Campus
Room #: 330 Instructor: Toman
Cost: Free

Foreign Language

Chinese

Mandarin Chinese Absolute Beginner

This course introduces the basic elements of Mandarin Chinese within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on oral communication, reading of simple texts and character writing practice. Pinyin (a phonetic transcription system) and simplified characters (a standard writing form employed in mainland China) will be introduced. Upon completion, students should be able to use their Chinese correctly and intelligently in simple, real-life situations. Self supporting.

Course Code: CSP-4000-NE1
Dates: January 23-February 20, Monday, 6:00p-8:30p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 223 Instructor: Chu
Cost: $60

Course Code: CSP-4000-C4
Dates: February 2 - March 1, Thursday, 6:30p-9p
Location: AT-Applied Tech, J'twn Campus
Room #: TBA Instructor: Chu
Cost: $60

Mandarin Chinese 101

This course is designed for people who have completed the Absolute Beginner Mandarin Chinese class or have basic knowledge of Mandarin Chinese. All four aspects of language learning in terms of listening, speaking, reading, and writing will be covered. Emphasis is placed on everyday conversation and the expansion of real-life vocabulary. Upon completion, students should be able to carry on a good conversation in Mandarin Chinese and read and write some Chinese characters. Self supporting.

Course Code: CSP-4000-ND1
Dates: February 27-April 2, Monday, 6:00p-8:30p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 223 Instructor: Chu
Cost: $60

Course Code: CSP-4000-C5
Dates: March 22 - April 26, Thursday, 6:30p-9p
Location: AT - Applied Tech, Jamestown Campus
Room #: TBA Instructor: Chu
Cost: $70

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Mandarin Chinese 201

This course is for the advanced student to further their knowledge of the Chinese language. This could be use in more for business needs.

Course Code: CSP-4000-NH1
Dates: April 9-May 14, Monday, 6:00p-8:30p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 223 Instructor: Chu
Cost: $70

French

French Beginner

This course will introduce you to the basics of French, focusing on conversation for everyday occurrences including greetings and basic conversations. Textbook required and can be purchased at Greensboro bookstore. Self-supporting.

Course Code: CSP -4000-NA1
Dates: January 23-March 12, Monday, 6:30p-9:00p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 210 Instructor: K. Setzer
Cost: $80

French 101

Course Code: CSP-4000-MD1
Dates: March 19-May 7, Monday, 6:30p-9:00p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 210 Instructor: K. Setzer
Cost: $80

Italian

Italian Beginners

Have fun while learning pronunciation and common phrases and vocabulary essential to travel and everyday conversation. The instructor is a native speaker and will give you insights into Italian culture and life. Text book Required. Self-supporting.

Course Code: CSP-4000-QX1
Dates: January 24-February 14, Tuesday, 6:30p-9p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 152a Instructor: A. Mundula
Cost: $55

Italian 101

Registrants must have completed the beginners class or have basic knowledge of Italian. Textbook required. Self-supporting.

Course Code: CSP-4000-QY1
Dates: February 21-March 20, Tuesday, 6:30p-9p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 152a Instructor: A. Mundula
Cost: $65

Italian 201

Participants must have completed the first two Italian classes, beginner and 101 to have an advance knowledge of Italian 201. Textbook Required. Self Supporting.

Course Code: CSP-4000-QZ1
Dates: March 27-April 24, Tuesday, 6:30p-9p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 152a Instructor: A. Mundula
Cost: $65

Latin

Introduction to Latin

No pressure….No Tests. This is Latin learning for enjoyment. Latin is a gateway to the heritage of the vast Roman World and the cultures to which it gave birth---including our own. This class is a user friendly introduction to a language that is not only logical and lovely but gentle aerobics for the mind. We'll use the best text yet written: Wheelock's Latin (6th edition). Your instructor, who holds a doctorate in theology and classical/biblical languages, has taught for over 35 years, with nearly 20 years in adult and community education. Come and join us! Self supporting.

Course Code: CSP-4000-P7
Dates: March 7-April 11, Wednesday, 6:30p-8:30p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 224 Instructor: C. Miller
Cost: $55

Spanish

Spanish Absolute Beginner

This course is designed for people interested in learning Spanish conversation, who have never studied the language and are absolute beginners. Students will learn basic vocabulary and greetings at a slow pace. This course will prepare you for Spanish
101. Self supporting.

Course Code: CSP-4000-C1
Dates: January 31-February 28, Tuesday, 6:30p-9p
Location: AT - Applied Tech, Jamestown Campus
Room #: TBA Instructor: Smith
Cost: $60

Course Code: CSP-4000-QJ1
Dates: January 26-February 23, Thursday, 6:30p-9p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 126 Instructor: M. Smith
Cost: $60

Spanish 101

This course is designed for people who have studied Spanish but want a comprehensive refresher covering greetings and elementary communications. This class is one level above the Absolute Beginner Spanish and is conducted at a slightly faster pace. Textbook Required for V. Jeffrey's class. Optional for Smith and Gomez. Self supporting.

Course Code: CSP-4000-C2
Dates: March 13-April 17, Tuesday, 6:30p-9p
Location: AT - Applied Tech, Jamestown Campus
Room #: TBA Instructor: Smith
Cost: $70

Course Code: CSP-4000-QK1
Dates: March 15-April 19, Thursday, 6:30p-9p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 126 Instructor: Smith
Cost: $70

Spanish 201

This course is for those completing Spanish 101 or who have studied Spanish and have a general grasp of vocabulary and would like to further their conversation skills. The instructor will adapt the focus of the course to meet the student's needs. Textbook optional for M. Smith class. Self Supporting.

Course Code: CSP-4000-C3
Dates: April 24-May 22, Tuesday, 6:30p-9p
Location: AT-Applied Tech, J'twn Campus
Room #: TBA Instructor: M. Smith
Cost: $60

Speed Spanish - Online

This powerful course teaches six easy "recipes" you can use to glue Spanish words together into sentences. With the powerful methods taught in this course, you'll be able to engage in conversational Spanish in no time.
Course Code: For course codes and dates, go to http://www.ed2go.com/gtcc2go/courses.html
Instructor: Mikels

Speed Spanish II - Online

Our Speed Spanish courses are unlike any other Spanish classes you may have ever taken. You'll see words, hear them pronounced properly, and be granted plenty of opportunities to practice your pronunciation. Then you'll learn several clever recipes that you can use to glue the words together into sentences. Enroll in Speed Spanish II, and you'll see an improvement in your Spanish fluency from the very first lesson.
Course Code: For course codes and dates, go to http://www.ed2go.com/gtcc2go/courses.html
Instructor: Mikels

Speed Spanish III - Online

Master your ability to speak, understand, and read Spanish by taking the final installment in our unique three-part Speed Spanish learning series. In this advanced-level course, you'll learn the final six recipes that will serve as templates to help you create
any Spanish sentence you want.
Course Code: For course codes and dates, go to http://www.ed2go.com/gtcc2go/courses.html
Instructor: Mikels

Home & Garden

Furniture Reupholstery

Learn how to reupholster chairs, sofas, and other pieces of fine furniture. Learn how to sew cushions, skirts, and all covers for re-upholstery; how to re-tie and tie springs; how to brace the frame; and how to secure the webbing. Also included will be fabric layout and cutting, some techniques of refinishing the legs, and fabric patterns and styles. Bring to the first class: a pair of regular pliers and a tack puller (can be purchased at a hardware store) and a small project (footstool, dining room chair etc.) and fabric. A list of other need tools will be provided at the first class (approximate cost $40 - $60). Self supporting.

Course Code: CSP-4000-C6
Dates: February 4 - March 17, Saturday, 9a-1p
Location: H2-High Point Campus
Room #: 200 Instructor: Piotrowski
Cost: $105

Course Code: CSP-4000-C7
Dates: March 31 - May 19, (No class 4/7)
Saturday, 9a-1p
Location: H2-High Point Campus
Room #: 200 Instructor: Piotrowski
Cost: $105

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Landscaping For Beginners

In this course, you will learn that, literally, the landscape begins from the ground up. You will take a critical look at your property; learn about foundation planting, where to put trees, shrubs, flowers, ground covers, and climbing vines in the landscape. This starter course is ideal for anyone - whether you just want to improve one corner of the yard, or you want to add some flowerbeds or a tree or shrub here and there, or you're starting from scratch with a bare lot and need to learn how to start, plan, and finish an entire landscape. Self-Supporting.


Course Code: CSP-4000-MG1
Dates: February 13-March 19, Monday, 6:30p-8:30p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 224 Instructor: L. Wagle
Cost: $55

Course Code: CSP-4000-C8
Dates: March 22 - April 26, Thursday, 6p-8p
Location: AT - Applied Tech, Jamestown Campus
Room #: TBA Instructor: Schlosser
Cost: $55

Course Code: CSP-4000-MJ1
Dates:April 2-May 7, Monday, 6:30p-8:30p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 224 Instructor: L. Wagle
Cost: $55