WINTER/SPRING 2008
PERSONAL GROWTH
 

SELF ESTEEM                

#871 “THE SECRET” TO FINDING LOVE TODAY ~ HOW TO APPLY THE LAW OF ATTRACTION TO CREATE THE LOVE LIFE YOU WANT!  Are you suddenly single again and unsure where to start looking? Been on the singles scene for a while but feel frustrated about your results?  Don’t worry, “The Secret” can help.  In this uplifting and information-packed workshop, you’ll learn how to apply the law of attraction to your love-life, how to adopt Dater’s Mind, heighten your allure, meet more men than ever and loads of other practical dating advice that will make your experience so much more fun and successful.  You’ll leave with an “Attraction Plan” and an “Action Plan” to find the love you want!  (Instructor, Ronnie Ryan)
Thursday, February 28       7:00-9:00 p.m.         SHS     $25
Ronnie Ann Ryan is a Life and Intuitive coach with a passion for personal development, empowerment, and action. Her background includes over 15 years studying and teaching personal development, and over 20 years in marketing for Fortune 500 companies. Her tools really work!

#872 SELF-PROMOTION FOR SHY FOLK ~ If you‘ve been taught to be humble and never brag, you’re missing out on important opportunities.  Today, self-promotion is crucial to get promoted, land a new job, find new clients, build a direct sales/multi-level marketing team, etc.  Learn how to introduce yourself and create a 30-second pitch that’s engaging and unique.  Discover how to get over being shy or nervous when talking about yourself.  Find out how to sound polished without seeming slick, arrogant, or obnoxious.  You’ll walk away from this powerful and interactive class being able to toot your own horn with style and finally feel good about it.  (Instructor, Ronnie Ryan)
Thursday, March 13 7:00-9:00 p.m.         SHS     $25

YOUR INNER SELF                                                                                     top of page

#801 Winter's Task - waiting for life to emerge  Winter is about waiting! Waiting for life to emerge! The earth appears to sleep yet we know seeds lie below. We wait for our ships to come in. We wait for the right time to speak our voice. What lies quietly within wanting to emerge at this stage of our life’s journey? This seminar is about “how to” access the deepest places within. Through poetry, drumming, and creative interactive processes participants will be encouraged to access what is emerging as new life.  Additional information available on this PDF link.  (Instructor, Pat Francek, MSW and Jim Francek, MSW).  Website:  Tava Full Circle
Saturday, March 1    8:30 - 12:30 p.m.      $69
Unitarian Church of Westport, 110 Lyons Plain Rd, Westport

#279 HOW TO TALK WITH THE OTHER SIDE ~ This workshop, based on the best selling book “Anglespeake”, will teach you how easy and helpful it is to meet your angels, departed ones, and spirit guides.  Join in a fun filled evening of learning how to receive messages in writing. (Instructor, Cindy Miller)
Tuesday, March 4    7:00-9:00 p.m.         SHS     $25

#277 FINDING YOUR PURPOSE ~ Trying to understand and find your purpose?  Having a hard time knowing why you are here and what you want to do?  Everyone has a purpose — this class will give you tools so you can figure out all your possibilities and discover more about you.  We will also discuss intuitive divine insight and how it can be applied in understanding your purpose.  (Instructor, Cindy Miller)
Tuesday, March 11  7:00-9:00 p.m.         SHS     $25
Cindy Miller, a certified Angelspeake facilitator, is founder of Trinity Productions, an interfaith mind, body and spirit learning center.  www.sacredgrounds.bz

#142 ENDING EMOTIONAL EATING ~ Based on Alice Katz’s book “Conquering Compulsive Eating”, this course will explore the link between food, fat and feelings, and the emotional basis of compulsive eating.  Included are questionnaires and discussions about eating triggers, emotional and physical hunger, self-esteem issues, and tips on how to change food choices to make health a priority rather than weight loss. 
(Instructor, Alice Katz)
6 Sessions     Mar. 4-Apr. 8            SHS     Tuesday         7:00-9:00 p.m.         $89

#143 BEING HAPPY NO MATTER WHAT ~ Would you like more serenity and joy in your life and less stress and unhappiness?  How about more energy?  You can have it all.  This structured course includes questionnaires, charts and discussion to help you reach and maintain emotional and physical well-being now and in the future.  Learn how to change attitudes about events, other people, and yourself that are self-created obstacles to being happy and how to change lifestyle habits involving time management, sleep, eating or organization that create extra stress.  (Instructor, Alice Katz)
6 Sessions     Mar. 3-Apr. 7            SHS     Monday          7:00-9:00 p.m.         $89
Alice Katz is a psychotherapist, author, teacher, and artist with more than 25 years of experience counseling people with lifestyle, relationship or eating issues. She practices everything she teaches in all of her courses and frequently speaks to local groups and on radio and TV.

#886 FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO LOOK YOUR BEST ~ Do you need help duplicating that terrific salon look at home? Perhaps you want to communicate better with your stylist to achieve a hair style that you can handle well, or learn salon blow drying techniques?   Do you know how to choose a hair color and/or make-up that works best with your skin tone? Learn from the professionals how to look your best! Have questions?  We have the answers! (Beauty consultants, Rudy Brucato, owner of Austin-Rolfe Salon, and his team – www.austinrolfesalon.com)
Wednesday, Apr. 9  6:30-8:30 p.m.
Austin-Rolfe Salon, 5 Turkey Hill Road North     $39*
*Proceeds from this class will benefit the Staples HS Tuition grants program.

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#977 PLANNING A WEDDING OR OTHER LARGE EVENT AND NEED HELP? ~ Professional event planner, Rita Smircich, draws on her 12 years of experience to take you through the process of planning your wedding.  She will present her “event mind map” as well as advice and war stories.  Whether you’re thinking of an intimate wedding for 30 people or a gala for 300, learn the steps to follow so you won’t feel so overwhelmed, and may actually have fun!  
(Instructor, Rita Smircich)
Thursday, Feb. 7      7:00-10:00 p.m.       SHS     $35
Rita Smircich is the founder and former Executive Director of First Night Westport/Weston, Inc., author of “To Do Before I Do”, President of Entrepreneurial Women’s Network based in Westport as well as a wedding coach.

Organize Your Life with Susan Lovello

#918 CREATING A SIMPLER LIFE ~ Is your life hectic and chaotic?  Are you constantly overscheduled and overwhelmed?  Want to start enjoying life more?  In this class you will learn ways to create a life that is simpler, easier, and more enriching. Get off the merry go round and get your time, your home and your life in order. Through a blend of organizational practices and exercises we will create a plan to transform your life. (Instructor, Susan Lovallo)
Thursday, Feb. 7      7:00-9:00 p.m.         SHS     $25

#905 ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER YOUR LIFE NOW!  Is your home and office as organized as you would like it to be? Do you have too much paper in your life? This class will teach you how to remove all types of clutter and get organized! Learn techniques to make each day simpler, easier and less stressful. We will discuss paper flow, scheduling, storage ideas, what to keep and what to get rid of. Free your time to do what you really want to do. Limited enrollment. (Instructor, Susan Lovallo)
2 Sessions     Feb. 26 & Mar. 4       SHS
Tuesday         7:00-9:00 p.m.         $39
Susan Lovallo, CPA is a certified Professional Organizer and the owner of Clutter Solutions, LLC, a local company that focuses on organizing homes, offices, time and finances for individuals, families and businesses, as well as training in Quicken and QuickBooks.

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#290 DOG OBEDIENCE ~ For dogs at least 4 months old: Designed to teach the owner how to train his/her dog to be a well-mannered and obedient pet. Topics include: understanding your dog; communicating effectively; basic obedience commands-sit, down, stay, stand, come, and leash walking; and behavior modification - digging, jumping, chewing, barking, etc. Dogs must have a collar and a 6-foot leash. Limit 8.  (Instructor, Heather Witt)
7 Sessions           Feb. 25-Apr. 7    SHS Pool Lobby
Monday     6:30-7:30 p.m.   $129
Please note: 1st session is Orientation WITHOUT dogs
Heather Witt is the owner of
The Complete Canine Company.

Westport Continuing Education - Adult Education Classes 
conted@westport.k12.ct.us
(203) 341-1209