ELC 2009 Summer Sessions
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Outreach: Services to Elders
July 21 - September 3, 2009
Classes for individuals 55+ who have significant vision loss.
Tuesday Morning: Exciting Sandwiches
Celebrate summer time by preparing unique sandwiches. Move beyond ham and cheese! Each participant will follow the recipe preparing his/her lunch. The organization of the workspace and kitchen safety will be taught. Class: 10:00- Noon. Tuition: $65. Materials fee: $10.
Tuesday Afternoon: Book Club and the Golden Age of Radio
Learn about and listen to some of the greatest old-time radio shows of the 20th century. On one afternoon, Paul Bellefeuille, who has produced “real live radio shows” will share his passion for old time radio. On another afternoon there will be a book club discussion. Class: 1:00-3:00. Tuition: $65.
Thursday Morning: Low Salt, No Salt Cooking
Many adults are advised to consume less salt. In this class there will be tips for cooking with less salt and information for reading a food label for sodium content. The recipes prepared will have little or no salt. Class: 10:00- Noon. Tuition: $65. Materials fee: $10.
Thursday Afternoon: Horticulture Class
Create and maintain your own container garden with herbs, vegetables and flowers. Also, enjoy the scents and beauty of the Perkins campus as you volunteer to help maintain the school student gardens in August. Most of the classes will be held outside. The first afternoon we will go to a garden center where you will purchase your own plant materials for your container garden. Class 1:00-3:00. Tuition: $65.
Tuition: If tuition poses a hardship, please discuss it with the staff. If you would like to make an additional donation, your gift will help others attend and would be welcome.
Location: The ELC is located at 45 Beechwood Avenue in Watertown, on the campus of Perkins School for the Blind.
Registration: Please pre-register for each class with Debby Smith at 617-972-7643 or Outreach@Perkins.
Do you have trouble seeing your computer? On Wednesday, August 26 workshops on ZoomText 9.1® will be offered. More information coming soon!