Guitar Class-Beginner
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Some things we will cover in the beginner’s class will be learning how to play several chords, basic strumming patterns, basic blues, and songs such as “The House of the Rising Sun”, “Good Morning Blues”, and “Smoke on the Water,” to name a few. No prior musical knowledge or experience is necessary to take the beginner’s class. The classes will be held at the Learning Center. Lessons, materials and guitar rental will be provided. |
Wed, May 5- Jun 23
8:30-10:00 am or
4:30-6:00 pm |
Guitar Class-Intermediate
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Students wishing to take the intermediate level class should know some basic guitar chords. It would be helpful if these students knew the basics of reading guitar tablature, but reading tablature is not a pre-requisite. This course will cover more advanced blues and rock and roll strumming patterns, bar chords, and some finger-style picking. Songs that may be learned in this session include “Surfin’ USA”, “Iron Man”, and “Blackbird.” The classes will be held at the Learning Center. Lessons, materials and guitar rental will be provided. |
Thurs, May 6-Jun 24
8:30-10:00 am or
4:30-6:00 pm |
| Wellness-Dierberg’s School of Cooking Team Cook |
Cooking wholesome nutritious food at home reduces your food bill and your waist line. This class will teach students how a family can work together to prepare a complete balanced meal including appetizer, salad, entree, and dessert. |
Tues, May 11
6:00-8:30 pm only
Dierberg's Store Edwardsville |
| Government Employment Workshop |
In these uncertain times, the best thing to be is PREPARED. This class will teach students the “how to’s” of getting a full-time or part-time government employment for retirement or in the event of a layoff or other downturn in the steel industry. Students will complete their own on-line application that meets government standards and learn the correct way to apply for government jobs from a former government instructor. This workshop is open to all Steelworkers. Spouses may attend with the Steelworker if seats are available. |
Mon & Tues, May 17 & 18
8:30-11:30 am or
4:30-7:30 pm |
| Advanced Guitar |
Learn to play tasteful guitar licks in the styling’s of Jimi Hendrix Experience; Eric Clapton and Cream; Crosby, Stills, and Nash; The Beatles; Lynard Skynyrd; and other rock guitar legends. Acoustic and electric sounds will be explored, as will various genres of music. Emphasis will be given to playing music from the 70’s and 80’s. You will learn to play various lead lines, fills, and moderately complex rhythmic patterns. Students will need to have knowledge of the items learned in the beginner and intermediate classes. Guitars will not be provided. Please bring your own guitar, electric or acoustic! |
Tues, May 18-Jul 6
8:30-10:00 am or
4:30-6:00 pm
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Emergency Medical Technician
NEW CLASS |
If you are interested in the Emergency Medical field this class is for you. Upon completion of the program and passing State and/or National examinations you will receive a certificate and may have the opportunity to work in the following fields.
- Fire Rescue
- Ambulance service
- Hospital Emergency Room
- Plant Protection, inside the USS Granite City Works
This is a 160 hour program. This program will prepare you to take the State and National exam. All books and materials will be supplied. This class will be held at the Learning Center. The classes will run for 32 weeks 5 hours each class. Due to the length of the program those who sign up for this need to consider and be able to devote the time. |
Mon, May 25-Dec 27
8:30 am-1:30 pm or
4:30-9:30 pm
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