Albany Area Schools Community Education

LeeAnne Krusemark, Krusemark, Grinnell & Associates ChatGPT (AI) is here to stay and is the future for writers and content creators. Don’t be left behind! No prior AI experience required. Do you want to learn how to incorporate the power of cutting-edge technology to gain ideas and inspiration, write web content, articles, and even novels or scripts? In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn how to: register for a FREE ChatGPT account input effective writing prompts to avoid nonsense responses build creative content, from stories to marketing copy determine its capabilities and limitations understand ethical/legal considerations using ChatGPT There’s no doubt ChatGPT and similar AI systems will force the job market to evolve. It’s crucial for everyone to adapt, learn new skills, and be open to working in collaboration with AI, so start building your expertise in the world of ChatGPT now! The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Take your business to new heights with our fast-paced, comprehensive session designed to equip business owners, entrepreneurs, and marketing professionals with the essential skills and strategies needed to leverage social media for business success. Learn how to effectively reach your target audience, increase brand awareness and drive engagement across major social media platforms. Please note that each class is taught live online via Zoom, but the recording is also sent out for you to watch later if needed. If a participant is unable to attend the live online training time, they can still register and watch the recording of the training at their convenience. Follow-up support is also included from the instructor and students are encouraged to reach out with questions at any time before or after the class has concluded. Zoom link will be sent with the class registration confirmation email.

Join us for GREASE at Chanhassen Dinner Theater! Experience the nostalgia of high school in the ’50s- peer pressure, love and teenage life set against the campy backdrop of Rydell High! Discover the drama, comedy and pop-culture satire that has made Grease one of the most popular productions of all time! Price includes show ticket, coach bus, lunch choice of entrée when you arrive at your table, gratuity, sales tax, service fees, warm bread & butter, coffee, tea or milk. *Soft Drinks, appetizers, desserts, etc will be available for purchase at your table for an addt fee if you want to pay them directly for these upgrades. Reg. Deadline: Feb 24 at 12 PM Please specify if you have any mobility restrictions or food allergies or dietary concerns. Sat Mar 29 | Bus will leave Albany City Hall Parking lot at 8:45 am | $144 | Show time is 1 pm, lunch will be served upon arrival and once seated between 11:00-11:30 am | Return time around 5:30 pm

Have some fun participating in this virtual class! Learn how to make your own homemade Classic Pierogi, and wonderful Sweet Berry Pierogi with 2 types of homemade dough and filling that will make your taste buds dance for joy! We will also be learning how to cook, and freeze these little dumplings that you can make ahead and store for a rainy day. No fancy equipment needed. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and prep. Participants will also receive a professionally created PDF packet of the instructor’s personal recipes. NOTE: The instructor’s recipes are copyrighted and are only shared with those that register for this class. This class will take place on Zoom free online software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Make lasting memories in your kitchen if you decide to have your children, your spouse or your partner join you! Children absolutely love getting involved in the kitchen and will enjoy creating Pierogi with you as well! Have your questions answered by the instructor, and interact with other participants as you cook-along. While cooking-along is loads of fun, it is optional. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee for this online virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are gathering for a fun night together, EACH household must register SEPARATELY even if participating together. Sat Mar 14 | 5:00-7:00 pm | $40/household Online via Zoom

LeeAnne Krusemark; Krusemark, Grinnell & Associates Tired of working for someone else? Do you need to make more money? Turn your talents and hobbies into profits by starting a home business. Taught by a Chamber of Commerce Past President and award winning business owner, this is probably the most comprehensive business start up workshop you will ever find. You will discover: * more than 250 legitimate home business ideas * mandatory legal documentation * many ways to market your product/service * how to take tax deductions (this workshop included!) Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor, LeeAnne Krusemark, is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class. This is her most popular class offered!

Craig Coffman, Chords are Key Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Since this class is being held online via Zoom, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included along with a recording of the class. A Zoom link will be sent prior to the class. Class topics include: How chords work in a song How to form the three main types of chords How to tune your guitar Basic strumming patterns How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid) How to play along with simple tunes

Craig Coffman, Chords are Key In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do -- using chords. Since this class is being held online via Zoom, you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included along with a recording of the class. The course is part lecture/demonstration and part hands-on instruction. A Zoom link will be sent prior to the class. Class topics include: How chords work in a song How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it How to form the three main types of chords How to handle different keys and time signatures How to avoid “counting” How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords

Medical terminology is the first step to any career in the medical field or simply to understand your family’s medical visits. No prior experience is necessary. This highly specialized language involves word building with root words, prefixes, suffixes, and abbreviations. You will leave with a solid foundation of medical language, as well as basic medical billing and coding terminology. After submitting and passing the open-book exam included in the workbook you receive in class, you will earn a Certificate of Completion. This comprehensive course is taught by longtime educator LeeAnne Krusemark, and Credentialed Medical Professional Vanessa Grinnell, RRT. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Do you suffer from stress, anxiety or sleeplessness-- or even high blood-pressure or hypertension? Meditation is a simple, easy to learn practice that involves focusing your thoughts and your breathing to help you relax into the present moment. Studies show that regular meditation can help promote increased mental clarity and emotional balance, reduce the physical effects of stress, and create a greater sense of well-being. In this interactive course, you will learn the empowering concepts and techniques for successful personal meditation and will find support in crafting your own meditation regimen. Come experience for yourself the abundance of inner peace, personal health and spiritual connection that come from meditation.

Tess Georgakopoulos, Dish it Up Good When it comes to actual sushi that is made with sushi grade raw fish such as salmon or tuna wrapped in rice and seaweed, the sushi tolerance spectrum runs from a very strong “YES” or a very strong “NO” with little wiggle room in between. Enter California “sushi” Rolls that overwhelmingly turn the strong “NO’s” into strong yeses! Join Tess as she walks you through how to make a variety of the most marvelous California rolls that will make you wonder why you haven’t tried to make your own before. California “sushi” roll combinations are only limited by your imagination! Make them vegetarian, with or without seaweed, spicy or not, it is totally up to you! Learn the skill of creating delicious seasoned sushi rice, spicy mayo, and how to stuff, wrap / shape the rolls, with wonderful filling ingredients. One of these fillings is a “crab” salad that will be created using crabsticks. Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen! Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants as you cook along, and increase your confidence in the kitchen with each skill that is learned, and each little bit of advice and instruction that is shared. While cooking-along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional. Ingredients / supplies in case participants wish to order or shop early for some ingredients: Sushi rice, sushi nori /seaweed sheets, toasted sesame oil, (Japanese) rice vinegar. Additional ingredients will be listed in the information packet that will be received 5-7 days before the class. Bamboo sushi rolling mat can be helpful, but not necessary. The registration fee for this online virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. A virtual link and instructions will be sent prior to class. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class to allow enough time for shopping and preparation. A PDF with the recipes will be shared, and as an added bonus, participants will be invited to a Facebook group where additional recipes are shared on a consistent basis! No refunds will be given after the class ingredient lists have been emailed to participants.

Jesse Wicher, Holistic Arts Learning to sing over the Internet is FUN and EASY! Come bring greater enjoyment and satisfaction to your singing by building on the basics of breath support, tonal focus and musicianship. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced musician, this class will help you get to the next level of your art. Just bring your enthusiasm and a piece of music you love to sing! Classes are open to all ages! Lessons are 30 minutes of private instruction. Introductory price for Community Education Students: $125 for 5 lessons 5 week session - flexible scheduling! Call 716-821-1404 or email HolisticArts@hotmail.com for additional information **Online singing lessons can be conducted using a computer, tablet or smartphone via Skype, Zoom and most other live chat platforms

Navigating the digital world can be challenging for parents with young children ages 0-5. This practical training class is designed to equip busy parents with essential tools and knowledge to keep their little ones safe in an increasingly connected world. Please note that each class is taught live online via Zoom, but the recording is also sent out for you to watch later if needed. If a participant is unable to attend the live online training time, they can still register and watch the recording of the training at their convenience. Follow-up support is also included from the instructor and students are encouraged to reach out with questions at any time before or after the class has concluded. Zoom link will be sent with the class registration confirmation email.

Warm, delicious, soothing, satisfying soups are such a welcome treat for dinner any time of year. All the stresses of the day seem to melt away with the smell of freshly made soup that brings smiles to the entire family. Have some fun participating in this virtual COOK-ALONG class, expand your family’s soup rotation and your culinary repertoire as you learn to create two wonderful soups in addition to homemade Italian Bread BOWLS! Choose one soup for your cook-along, and watch a demonstration of the other or choose to make both! It’s up to you! Both will pair perfectly served IN the amazing Italian Bread BOWLS we will be making from scratch! You will feel so accomplished! NO INSTANT POT®? NO PROBLEM! The instructor will be making one soup in the Instant Pot®, and the other on the stovetop using a soup pot. The instructor will provide step-by-step guidance and instruction for both cooking options for each of the soups so everyone will be able to cook-along using whatever appliance and cooking tools / equipment they choose. Experience how flavors are enhanced and infused by making these recipes in your Instant Pot® or enjoy the simple soothing pleasures of making soups the classical way. On the Menu: Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup, Beer Cheese Soup, and Wonderful Homemade Italian Bread BOWLS (baked in the oven). These original delicious no-fail recipes created by the instructor will become family favorites guaranteed! Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants as you cook along, and increase your confidence in the kitchen with each skill that is learned, and each little bit of advice and instruction that is shared. While cooking-along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and preparation. A professionally made PDF packet of the Instructors Personal Recipes from this class will also be received. This class will take place on Zoom; free online software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee for this online virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are gathering for a fun night together, EACH household must register SEPARATELY even if participating together.

Looking for ways to make money online? Turn your ideas or homemade products into income by starting an online business. You will learn how to: find a gap in a niche market and fill it; build your own website, and market your business effectively (including SEO) so potential customers will find you; take care of business forms and taxes; create multiple sources of income (including Affiliate commissions). You’ll also get info about the 25 most popular online businesses to start. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a Chamber of Commerce Past President, current author/editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Social Club Simple, Nickie Welsh In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, being tech-savvy is no longer optional- it’s essential. This class is designed to equip you with the critical tech skills needed for everyday life. Expand your practical knowledge and confidence to navigate the digital landscape with ease. Please note that each class is taught live online via Zoom, but the recording is also sent out for you to watch later if needed. If a participant is unable to attend the live online training time, they can still register and watch the recording of the training at their convenience. Follow-up support is also included from the instructor and students are encouraged to reach out with questions at any time before or after the class has concluded. Zoom link will be sent with the class registration confirmation email.

Whether you’re looking to publish a paperback novel or short ebook now or in the future, this detailed tutorial will teach you step-by-step how to create an Amazon KDP account, format your manuscript and upload it to the platform, easily create a book cover from available templates, determine pricing and royalties, develop a sales pitch for your Amazon page, and write an Amazon author bio. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

You don’t need a journalism degree or previously published articles to write for anyone’s online blog, magazine, or website. Some opportunities offer exposure, while many pay well -- $1 a word and more. In this fast-paced session, you will learn how to: find ideas, sources, and more than 1,000 opportunities that pay, conduct interviews and create interesting content, protect your copyright, write query letters, and then use this credibility to sell other articles or even your self published novel. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.