Weave a bracelet you can wear home. Using a popular beading technique, surprise yourself with how beautiful a bracelet you can make yourself. There is a $10 fee for supplies payable to Karen Rossman, the instructor. Bring snacks or a lunch and a drink. Karen Rossman is a jewelry artist who has been working and designing with beads for over 10 years. She is currently owner of a bead shop and has taught art classes for WILL in the past.

Join Terry Humble for an exploration of Bayard's historic mining district. Participants will learn about Bayard mining life and history while viewing the last surviving mine head frames built in Grant County in the early-mid 20th Century. Visit the Empire Zinc Mine and head frame that was the site of the infamous 1950 miners' strike featured in the docu-drama, "Salt of the Earth." Visit the Santa Rita Mine overlook and learn about one of the largest open pit mining operations in the world today. Corre Caminos bus is ADA compliant; a $5.00/per person fee includes bus transportation and informational pamphlet with map. Terry Humble was "born in space," and raised in the former town of Santa Rita. He is known locally as the Bayard Historian and is a retired underground miner/mechanic from the Phelps-Dodge Mining Corp.

Stroll through the ruins of the technological age in a barn full of 20th Century electronic paraphernalia. This is only the third opening/showing of an interesting and stimulating collection of items that are the defining aspect of our era and have so influenced and changed our lives and culture. You will have the opportunity to recollect with fellow participants and ask questions of the Founder of the Museum, Herbie Marsden. A short questionnaire is to be completed before the class and dress for the occasion is "construction zone appropriate. "Herbie Marsden has worked as an electrical contractor for the mines and now is active in Silver City's cable access channel CATS.

Come learn about the ancient art of Blacksmithing. This class will give participants a basic overview of the history and techniques leading to the modern blacksmith revival. James Pepperl will interweave the story of blacksmithing with demonstration and discussion. James Pepperl has over thirty years experience in metalworking and twenty years as a professional art blacksmith.

This one-hour course will explain the process by which you can propose a course for WILL members. This workshop is for people who are thinking about teaching a WILL class. We will cover: how to develop and plan for your course, understanding the adult learner, facilitating and managing a group discussion, and effective use of audio/visuals. Frank Merritt and Karen Murphy will emphasize the model of "peer instructor" in which WILL facilitators share with other lifelong learners their passion for a subject, thereby sparking the interests of others. Frank Merritt is a former professor of education at WNMU and is now the Curriculum Chair for WILL. Karen Murphy was the faculty developer for online courses in the School of Education at WNMU, from where she ultimately retired in 2007. She is now on the Curriculum committee for WILL.

At once the simplest and most complex item in Mexican cuisine, the tamale can be the center for fiestas and the benchmark for measuring a kitchen. Consuelo Hester introduces students to the basics for making tamales that use corn shucks and corn masa. Students will be able to make pork, turkey, vegetarian or fruit tamales after learning what cookbooks are unable to convey. Consuelo Hester has over 55 years of Mexican cookery and has taught Spanish Language classes for WILL.

Use paint and paper to bring visibility to the invisible wisdom that resides within. Soul searching is fun and easy. Repeat wisdom painters are welcome to come back for a new experience. There is a $10 fee payable to the Mary Gravelle, the facilitator, at the beginning of this one-day course to cover cost of materials. Gravelle is a professional artist and teacher of painting.

Name one famous woman artist before World War One - You can't! Women artists seem to have vanished into the thin air of history. Learn funny, tragic, and scandalous information about very successful and prolific women in art history from 975 A.D. to World War One. Rita Sherwood will illuminate the fascinating world of women artists long neglected by art history books. Rita Sherwood has a Bachelor's in Fine Arts from Wayne State University in Detroit. Her degree is in both drawing and painting and she also a minor in art history. Rita taught drawing, painting and women in art in night classes. She has taught this class several times in the past and is also teaching Watercolor for Beginners for WILL this session.

Among types of Chicano and Mexican music — conjunto, banda, ranchera, tropica, etc. — mariachi reigns as the king or queen. When they are performing at their peak, mariachi orquestas rank among the world's most passionate ensembles. Every year the International Mariachi Conference in Las Cruces features the best groups and soloists. This year the big finale will be on November 10 at the Pan American Center. To enable us to better appreciate mariachi, Frank Arias, a teacher and an outstanding musician in Silver City, will introduce us to the basics. He will explain the sounds, the meaning and the history of mariachi. While attending Cobre High, Frank Arias joined a mariachi group. Arias toured with the group throughout high school and during his studies at WNMU. He is an accomplished mariachi singer.

Worried about whether you and your pets are in danger from a rabid animal? Is that weed that is taking over your yard something you need to be concerned about? Curious about the history of ranching in this area and the impact on the environment? Pete Waldron will share his expertise on ranching in southwest New Mexico through discussion and a slide show. Both the present and the past will be explored. Included will be information on noxious plants in our area. Come learn which plants should be eradicated before they overrun your property. Pete will also talk about the rabies impact on livestock and domestic animals. Learn what you really need to know. Pete Waldron is director of Grant County Extension Office and the Grant County Agricultural agent.

Chocolate has been called the "consuming passion." Most people take delight in sipping, nibbling and gobbling this treat. Our class briefly will go over the history of chocolate and how it grew from a local Mesoamerican beverage into a global passion. But that's not all! This is a hands-on course making two luscious desserts--Amaretto French-Style Truffles and Chocolate Silk Tart. We will then sit down to a delightful time of tasting our work with Theobroma cacao, the food of the gods. With the holidays coming up, you'll be your friends' favorite when you make these recipes to give as presents! $10 fee payable to the facilitator before class. Bring a wooden spoon and a medium or large bowl, and an apron if you wish. Doc Campbell has been creating delicious chocolate treats for years and has taught classes for WILL on other subjects. Location is Church of the Good Shepherd, corner of 7th and Texas Street, Silver City. Park in lot behind the church and enter through the back door.

The Enneagram is an ancient Sufi teaching that describes nine different personality types. A metaphysical tool used for centuries in the Mystery Schools of Central Asia, the Enneagram illuminates our personality fixations. It helps explains the strategies of relationship chosen by us in early childhood that have shaped our participation in the world. The most important reason for studying personality typology isn't to spot other people's traits; it's to lessen our own human suffering, which is caused by repeating unconscious patterns of behavior. Additionally, this work gifts us with invaluable information for developing real moment-to-moment compassion for others, and ourselves for deepening insights into relationships, and for spiritual growth. Kathy Scheid holds a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, Santa Barbara, CA and has used Jung's personality typology and the Enneagram in relationship work as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

Learn about Fly-Fishing in the Southwest from a local and ecological perspective. The course will include a review of the literature of fly-fishing with a reading list and discussions. Practical "how-to" demonstrations on fly-casting and fly-tying are also part of the course. On Saturday, field trips to area trout streams will be arranged. These field trips can last 4 to 6 hours and the level of difficulty is moderate. Rex Johnson, Jr. is the executive director of Southwest Trout; co-founder of Gila Watch and Southwest Trout (environmental groups). He is also co-author of petitions to list Rio Grande cutthroat and Colorado River cutthroat trout under the Endangered Species Act. In addition, he is co-author of "Fly-Fishing in Southern New Mexico"; author of Arizona Trout" and "The Quiet Mountains: A Ten-Year Search for the Last Wild Trout of Mexico's Sierra Madre Occidental." He is also the only New Mexico member of The Anglers' Club of New York. Saturday field trips arranged in class. Trip - level of difficulty: moderate, Estimated end time of trip: 4-6 hrs.

Every wanted to know the story behind an interesting rock? How did it get formed? How do you spot a mineral? What does raw copper look like? Every wanted to find a fossil in the rocks? Come join John Cunningham as he teaches how to indemnify rocks and where to look for fossils. This class will include lecture plus hands on identification and a field trip. You will find out the history behind the rocks. John Cunningham taught geology at Western New Mexico University and has done geologic mapping in the summers.

Do you want to be able to predict the weather on your own? Will it rain on your hike or fishing trip tomorrow? Come join Erica Walker as he explains what makes the weather tick. A "how to" course in identifying cloud types, causes of hurricanes and tornadoes. Do your own forecasting and get an understanding of global warming from both viewpoints. An explanation of weather terms, weather proverbs and weather in history will also be covered. Eric Walker is a retired airline captain with over thirty years experience with a major U.S. airline. He has flown many aircraft worldwide in all types of weather.

Movie Menudo presents independent fiction and non-fiction films that are relevant to the people, cultures and environments of the U.S. Southwest and Mexico. A discussion of ideas and methods of screened works will be led by David James Baker. Also discussed will be the filmmakers, the themes and the relevance of the screened work to the issues of contemporary society. Western New Mexico University students will take part in the post-screening presentation. David James Baker is a Visiting Professor of Media Arts and Applied Technology at Western New Mexico University. He is also an independent documentary filmmaker. He produced Portraits of the Southwest.

Creative expression is a natural part of life. Come find your inner artist in a fun and creative environment. Join Ardene Rickman on a trip of self-discovery through a variety of artistic expressions. Art is a spiritual transaction. This is not a course for professional artists. Participants will be asked to write on their own for 15 minutes each morning. The group will decide on an art project to express their creativity. The course will be based on Julia Cameron's book, The Artist's Way. Ardene Rickman taught the class this past spring for WILL and has taken a similar discussion course based upon this book.

Discover the beauty of watercolor! Learn the basics of watercolor and complete a painting from Rita Sherwood. Drawing skills not required. Students work from a photo and experience the joy of creating an original work of art of their own. Rita's class will focus on technique and "FUN -PLAY" with art. Watercolor is Easier than You Think! There is a $20 fee to cover the cost of art supplies. Rita Sherwood has a Bachelor's in Fine Arts from Wayne State University in Detroit. Her degree is in both drawing and painting and she also a minor in art history. Rita taught drawing, painting and women in art in night classes. She also taught art classes for Ford Motor Company through the union for stress relief for factory and office workers. Rita is also teaching "Women In Art Herstory" this session for WILL.

This beginners' class will teach strumming styles, basic rhythms and basic tunes. If you have a dulcimer, bring it; otherwise cardboard dulcimers for rent for the six weeks are available for $20. A basic book for beginners and a pick cost $10. Peggy Spofford Wallace, the facilitator, has a lifelong interest in music and has been playing the mountain dulcimer for four years. She has previously taught Dulcimer for WILL.

Join quilting expert Maureen Gavaghan Craig and examine lovely quilts of the 19th and 20th Century. Areas of discussion will include 19th Century quilts, Baltimore Album quilts, crib and doll quilts, Depression-era quilts and other pieced quilts of the early to mid 20th century. Also learn about trends in quilt styles, fabrics dyes and patterns. Quilts shown are from Maureen's collection. Maureen Gavaghan Craig is a quilter, quilt collector and quilt appraiser. She has been focusing lately on the history of quilting in the United States. She is building a library about quilting as she is continuing her education in quilting and is eager to share her knowledge.

Learn to play Irish music in a small group or "session." Emphasis will be on techniques and resources for learning standard Irish session tunes by ear. Eileen Sullivan will teach students through discussion, demonstration, and group playing. Participants will gain knowledge of session etiquette, regional Irish music styles, ornamentation, and tune structures. Prerequisite: Participants should be able to play an instrument of their choice at an "advanced beginner" or above level. Eileen Sullivan is a graduate of the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music with years of violin and fiddle teaching experience. She has been playing fiddle and traditional dance music for over a decade, and has performed with the Celtic bands Wren, Bailiwick, and Caledonia.

Five sessions of beginning French conversation with a strong accent on oral expression, vocabulary, and useful phrases. This course is almost completely dedicated to speaking and listening, with some in-class skit activities. For beginners or French students who wish to brush up. Workshop booklet provided. Learning a new language is one of the most stimulating exercises for the brain. Judy Brown Lawson lived in France for more than 40 years; she has taught language studies since 1994.

This is for those who have never had a Spanish course and find the usual beginning course too challenging. If you want lots of practice to master the basic sounds and words, this is the course for you. Tom and Consuelo Hester will work with class members individually, emphasizing a limited number of new vocabulary and intensive practice of pronunciation. Students are encouraged to buy an inexpensive battery operated cassette recorder. Consuelo Hester is a native speaker of Spanish and experienced teacher. Tom has taught Spanish as a second language and both of them have taught prior WILL classes.

Come explore some of the reasons New Mexico is the way it is and why it was necessary to the U.S. to take control of it. The economic and military influences of the U.S. Government on the state of New Mexico will be discussed. Dale Giese, the facilitator, will explain the significance of the Santa Fe Trail and Fort Union in this critical period in the history of the southwest. Dale Geise is a retired professor from Western New Mexico University where he taught New Mexico history for many years. He also has given talks on history to local groups. His past experience includes working for the National Park Service.

This course will take participants through an analysis of the seminal document of our nation. Rick Sherman and Alan Wagman will discuss its various Articles, its first ten changes (the Bill of Rights), and the rest of the modifications made since its adoption in the eighteenth century. In a very hands-on way, they will try to determine the applicability of these basic rules to America in the twenty-first century. Prerequisite: each participant MUST read the entire Constitution before the first class and bring with them a copy. Rick Sherman's interest is based upon his realization of how important it is. He spent 40 years residing in places without an effective constitution. He has taught U.S. history and government in Kenya and in Libya and his students were "wowed" by the magnificence of our constitution. Rick was an official of the U.S. State Department working in Libya, Kenya, Pakistan, Afghanistan and many other countries. Alan Wagman works as an attorney for Children's Youth and Family Division on child abuse and neglect cases. He has served on the boards of both the local ACLU and the ACLU of New Mexico. While working in previous jobs, Alan experienced first-hand in Africa and Guatemala, the horrors of life when people do not have constitutional protections.

Understand the clash of civilizations by understanding the religion that underpins that conflict. John Lawson will lead the discussion exploring Muhammad and the significance of the Qur'an. Areas also to be covered include Classical Islam, the Five Pillars, Shari'ah, Judaism and Christianity in early Islam. John will also cover the growth of sectarianism in Islam, Shi'ites, Kharijites, Sufism, Wahhabis and the role of non-Arabs in early Islam. The class will conclude with modern Islam, the rise of the Shi'ites, and the growth of Islamic fundamentalism. John Lawson studied history with an emphasis on Middle Eastern history at the University of Montana, University of Iowa, Georgetown University and the University of Utah, where his dissertation topic was on the 16th Century Muslim Invasions of Ethiopia. He spent his career in medical research before retiring and moving to Silver City. He now teaches Middle Eastern History at WNMU as well as through WILL. He was the recipient of two National Defense Education Act foreign language fellowships to study Arabic at UCLA and Utah as well as the Monterrey Institute for foreign languages.

Discover the fascinating history of the Apaches in our area. This class has three lecture sessions plus one field trip to explore the intriguing story of the Native Americans who lived here. Participants will be expected to read at least one book from a selected list. Only those who have attended the three lectures can go on the field trip. A serious class for serious learners who want to learn about the Spanish & Mexican Period and American Period which covers the years from 1860 - 1900. Jerry Eagan has studied Apacheria intensely for the last six years and has written many articles for Desert Exposure under the heading, "Hiking Apacheria."

Probably no other Silver City story is as full of romance, name dropping (FDR, Eleanor, Teddy, et al.), and interest as Isabella Greenaway's biography. The best way to appreciate her story is to tour the lodge that she and her first husband, a tubercular Scottish nobleman, built in the Burro Mountains in 1914. Ira Dobbs, who grew up at the Burro Mountain Homestead as a son of the caretaker, will take us on a tour of the lodge. He will recapture that time when the Burro Mountains had the cache of high society roughing it. In an hour-long class the day before the tour, Tom Hester will introduce her biography and weave in materials that Dobbs and others have published. (Interested participants can find the biography of Arizona's first female U.S. Representative, Eleanor's bride's maid, and hotelier extraordinaire at the Silver City Museum Shop.)

Dr. Ortego, who established the first university Chicano studies program in the United States, brings to the discussion of selected essays, short stories, poems and drama an encyclopedic knowledge of Chicano literature, a deep appreciation for the culture and background of the authors, and an engaging intellect. Every session will open new understanding of U.S. Latinos and will foster an exchange of ideas and impressions." A selection of Chicano/a essays, poems, short stories, plays, and scripts will be discussed. Currently Scholar-in-Residence at Western New Mexico University, Dr. Felipe de Ortego y Gasca is professor emeritus of English, Texas State University System. He is considered the founder of Chicano literary history. As principal scholar of that literary movement, his insights are seminal on the forgotten pages of American literature. He has taught Chicano Literature for WILL in the past.

Come join a lively group of readers for a fun and informative time. This book club started at the beginning of WILL and is still going strong with several members who have been in it the entire time. New members are always welcome. Some participants join for a semester, others for years. Both fiction, and non-fiction books are read and participants select the books. The group always seeks a consensus before choosing a new book. The first book is Victor Villasenor's Rain of Gold. Novelist and screenwriter Villasenor recounts the adventures and struggles of three generations of his family in this earthy Mexican American saga. This is the story of the author's family's migration from revolutionary Mexico to the U.S. The novel ranges back and forth between the family's historical past and a more contemporary setting. This is an epic full of wild adventure, bootlegging, young love, miracles, tragedies, murder and triumph over cultural barriers. Ardene Rickman, the coordinator, has been part of the book club since the beginning. She is also a founding member of the Western Institute for Lifelong Learning.

Fyodor Dostoevski's The Brothers Karamazov, completed shortly before the author's death, is considered his most realized and intellectually provocative novel. It is the story of a father's murder and the four sons who each had a motive. It is filled with suspense as the best of modern crime thrillers. The novel carries readers through a harrowing examination of humanity's faith and fate to the author's affirmation of the Christian experience, of salvation through suffering and Christ, through feeling and love rather than intellect. The preferred translation is by Constance Garnett, but any version will suffice. Larry Godfrey has taught " Literature of the Black American Experience" for WILL in the past. He is a writer of poetry and fiction who spent 35 years teaching literature and writing to college and high school students.

Come share your favorite poets and meet some new ones. Sandy McKinney will read selections from the work of a major poet at each meeting and include biographical information. Participants will take turns reading and discussing their favorite poet's work. Class includes reading poetry out loud to maximum effect (voice, emphasis, scansion). Sandy McKinney has published works of poetry and taught at all levels including a previous class for WILL. McKinney is a book review editor for Alsop Review and currently reviews Spanish poetry for ForeWord Magazine. She is also a member of a local poet's group.

This is a friendly, supportive gathering for poets who have been writing awhile as well as for those who think they might like to try their hand at the art. Emphasis is on empathy and helping the writer help the poem. No homework or outside reading. Just bring five copies of your latest poem.Rick Stansberger, the facilitator, is the author of two volumes of poetry and an e-book on the Tao of writing. He is a poetry editor on the web site Poetry Circle, and he publishes three poetry-related blogs, one which exclusively showcases the work of Silver City poets. Poems of his have been published here and there since 1965. He gave up counting at 177.

Bonnie Buckley Maldonado will take participants on an interesting tour of Southwestern literature. This class will be especially helpful to new arrivals to the area. Participants will gain a feel for the region from the writings. Bonnie will provide a bibliography which will be added to by group members. Reviews and select readings will be shared. Participants will develop knowledge of the well-known classics and contemporary literature of the Southwest. Bonnie Buckley Maldonado is an accomplished poet and writer. She has taught prior WILL courses on Southwestern literature.

Improve the energy flow and harmony of your house and your environment. Join Paul Geisler as she helps you understand this ancient art. Feng-Shui practitioners assert that geomantic forces associated with 9 directions form an imaginary Octagon around each individual and their home, past, present and future. This octagon connects us with the vastly more powerful energies of the cosmos. Through proper training, one may learn to manipulate the energies/forces/powers associated with the various directions, within a home, business, or even a town) in order to create and maintain a harmonious SPACE for you and those with whom you live and/or work. Paula Geisler was born to be a psychologist of space, a curator of art, serving as an invisible presence behind art that is seen. Geisler has taught art appreciation, life drawing, and other art courses at WMNU, while directing the university art gallery during part of that tenure. Geisler brings to her classes traditional learning heavily enriched by awareness of how the land lays, how the surroundings feel. Now retired, she is producing videos in which she tries to convey the wisdom of the compass.

Jay Glickman, the facilitator, believes that the biggest piece of artwork we work on is ourselves. This course will encourage that work. In the first part of the course, participants will explore their own personal aesthetics using artworks of their own choosing from paintings, literature, music, film, etc.. This will help them identify and deepen their understanding of their aesthetic values. In the second part of the course, participants will create works utilizing these values, beginning a process of linking them to larger and more personal values - ethical, philosophical, emotional and spiritual. Finally, individuals will and explore and engage in ways and means of deepening the expression of these values in their personal lives. Jay Glickman has been an artist for 25 years and is a former owner of the Desert Exposure. He is currently a mental health counselor

Can't remember what you did yesterday? Do you wish you could enjoy your life more? The course will be a short introduction into the practical aspects of being present in the moment. Mike Guisto will be the moderator for three guest speakers. Mike believes that since we have only one life to live, we should slow down and pay attention to it. Mike Guisto has a strong interest in this topic. One way he stays focused on the present is by coaching the Silver City High School Chess Club. He has taught Chess for WILL.

This class will approach Buddhism as it affects our daily lives as ordinary people. The first class will cover sitting meditation practice, and subsequent classes will begin with a short period of meditation. Afterwards, either Scott Smith or Alan Spragens will give a brief talk followed by a generous discussion period. In addition to meditation, the class will touch on topics such as the paramitas, or transcendent virtues, dharma art, awareness in action, and other topics raised by participants. No prerequisite. Scott Smith has been practicing Buddhism since 1993 in both Theravadan and Tibetan traditions. Alan Spragens was a senior student of Tibetan master Chogyam Trungpa, Rinpoche, and was the resident teacher at Dharmadhatu mediation center in Palo Alto, California. They have taught a prior Buddhism class for WILL.

Want to be more effective in solving disputes? Tired of arguments that solve nothing? This class will help you better resolve conflict with family, friends and co-workers. Participants will learn practical conflict management strategies. Kathy Anderson Carr has developed and taught conflict management courses in negotiation, mediation and group facilitation in the past for corporations, public agencies and universities. Curriculum is based on a Master's course Kathy developed for the University of Anchorage Alaska. It has been modernized for today's shifting paradigms, and shortened.

Explore how to maintain and/or regain your health through your maturing years. Nancy L. Pidutti, the facilitator, will look at supplements, healthy foods and how these meet the body's needs. How to improve sleep and digestion along with other body functions will also be discussed. The class will also learn about anti-nutrients that threaten health and talk about how to avoid, neutralize and cleanse the body of their affects. Also covered will be how to have a healthy brain and heart along with better memory. Nancy L. Pidutti is a Registered Nurse and has a degree of Doctor of Natural Health. She has studied health and healing for decades. She has taught seminars on a variety of health issues and wrote a Silver City Daily Press series titled, "Let's be Healthy."

The game of Mah Jongg may have been around before the time of Confucius. It has always been a game that brings people together in a unique way. Perhaps it's the click of the tiles and the lively pace of the game or may be it's because Mah Jongg is so much fun. This is fun that challenges the mind. The facilitators, Vicki Johnson and Sam Redford have been playing Mah Jongg together for over a decade, and they want to teach more of you how to play the game. They will be teaching Jewish Mah Jongg, a variety of the ancient Chinese Mah Jongg. There will be 3 instructional classes followed by a county-wide tournament where class participants will be invited to join play with experienced community Mah Jongg players.

Making the effort to think "critically" and "analytically" will save you money, help you avoid a new draft, keep your bank balance safer, help you not vote for a lying idiot, and may help you find the kernels of truth in today's avalanche of mass media bull. Participants will learn about rhetorical devices such as the Ad Hominem attack, Appeal to Authority, Appeal to Emotion, Appeal to Belief, Guilt by Association, Confusing Cause and Effect, Straw Man, Poisoning the Well, Red Herring argument, and Rhetorical Question with Implied Premise devices of rhetoric that avoid logic and proof like the plague. Examples of such superficially plausible arguments or statements will be studied. Tom Jackson King, the facilitator, worked for years as an investigative reporter and newspaper editor.

Playing with your grandchildren is more than just fun. Learn why new approaches to play, based on current brain development, can help your young grandchildren (ages 2-7) develop and thrive socially and emotionally. Mary Hokom will show you how to interact with your grandchildren in a way that enriches their lives and makes your time with them more enjoyable. Mary Hokom currently instructs the "Playful Parenting" class for the Western New Mexico University Family Counseling Center. Its focus is on teaching parents to therapeutically play with their children. Mary is a Registered Play Therapist.

Every wanted to know your family history or explore the roots of your family tree? Get started in genealogy with David Fryxell, the founding editor of America's most popular family-history publication, Family Tree Magazine (and the current editor of Desert Exposure). David Fryxell is the founding editor of Family Tree Magazine, the largest-circulation publication about genealogy, and continues to be a contributing editor. He is also former editor-in-chief of the Family Tree Books. In addition, he is a contributor to The Family Tree Resource Book for Genealogists and editor of The Family Tree Guide Book and The Family Tree Guide Book to Europe.

If you ignore what happens to your estate when you die, the wrong people could end up with your hard earned money. Tim Kane will explain the important documents you need to understand so that all you've worked for doesn't get blown on a fast car by an ungrateful relative. Last Will and Testament, Enduring Power of attorney, Living Will, and Prenomination of Guardian of Person and Property will be covered so you can see what is appropriate for your situation. The student will be directed to self-help guides and what to expect if they hire an attorney to assist in the preparation of the documents. Timothy P. Kane is a retired attorney who specialized in Family Law and was a member of the Maryland State Bar and the Federal Bars of the Fourth Circuit, Tax, and Bankruptcy Courts.

Everyone you know is surfing the web and using email, but you. This is the class that will change that. Learn how to use google and other search engines Sean Sounders will show you how to send emails, attachments and how to set up an email account. The course will also include an introduction to Windows and how to use a mouse(not the cheese eating kind). This is very hands on basic email/web surfing course for beginners. Sean Sounders has taught basic computer skills to adults for many years. He understands how to teach people who are just learning computers. He has degrees and certificates in computers and in network technology.