Community Outreach and Education is dedicated to the belief that lifelong learning helps adults acquire the knowledge, skills, and values needed to lead productive and satisfying lives. Non-credit classes in the areas of dance, music, language and computer literacy are offered free or at a low cost in various community locations throughout the year. These classes are senior friendly. All adults are welcome ages 18 and up.
The Community Outreach and Education Department is now offering online enrollment for Adult Education classes.
| Ballroom Dance Country & Western Dance Belly Dance Salsa Dancing |
Beginning Guitar Sign Language Beginning Spanish Spanish-Conversational AARP Driver Safety Computer Basics for Senior Citizens |
Ballroom dancing is timeless, romantic, and an impressive social skill. If you have never danced, or want to practice what you already know, this class is for you. Learn how to dance the Fox Trot, East Coast Swing, Waltz, Rumba, Cha-cha and Tango. 6 weeks
| Location | Time | Dates | Day | Section# | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCCC Family and Community Education Center | 6:00-7:00 p.m. | 9/13 - 10/18 | M | 0201 001 | $40 |
| Moore Community Center | 6:00-7:00 p.m. | 9/15 - 10/20 | W | 0201 002 | $40 |
| OCCC Family and Community Education Center | 6:00-7:00p.m. | 10/25 - 11/29 | M | 0201 003 | $40 |
| Moore Community Center | 6:00-7:00 p.m. | 11/3 - 12/15 | W | 0201 004 | $40 |
Country and Western Dancing is fun, versatile, and a great workout too. Learn a medley of Country & Western dance steps including the Shuffle, Two-step, Cotton-eyed Joe, Ten Step Waltz, East Coast Swing and line dances. 6 weeks
| Location | Time | Dates | Day | Section# | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCCC Family and Community Education Center | 7:00-8:00 p.m. | 9/13 - 10/18 | M | 0202 001 | $40 |
| Moore Community Center | 7:00-8:00 p.m. | 9/15 - 10/20 | M | 0202 002 | $40 |
| OCCC Family and Community Education Center | 7:00-8:00 p.m. | 10/25 - 11/29 | M | 0202 031 | $40 |
| Moore Community Center | 7:00-8:00 p.m. | 11/3 - 12/15 | M | 0202 004 | $40 |
Discover the many benefits of Middle Eastern dancing as you exercise your body and relax your mind. You will tone, shape, burn calories, and simply have fun. Also gain an understanding of the history, music and costuming of this captivating dance form.
| Location | Time | Dates | Day | Section# | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginners-Moore Community Center | 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | 8/21 - 10/2 | S | 0205 001 | $40 |
| Beginners-Moore Community Center | 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | 10/9 - 11/20 | S | 0205 003 | $40 |
| Advanced-Moore Community Center | 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | 8/21 - 10/2 | S | 0205 002 | $40 |
| Advanced-Moore Community Center | 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | 10/9 - 11/20 | S | 0205 004 | $40 |
This fun version of the mambo is easy to learn. Students will start with the basics and work their way up to the turns and hand changes. We review often and add new steps every night. 6 weeks.
| Location | Time | Dates | Day | Section# | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCCC Family and Community Education Center | 8:00-9:00 p.m. | 9/13 - 10/18 | M | 0204 001 | $40 |
| Moore Community Center | 8:00-9:00 p.m. | 9/15 - 10/20 | W | 0204 002 | $40 |
| OCCC Family and Community Education Center | 8:00-9:00 p.m. | 10/25 - 11/29 | M | 0204 003 | $40 |
| Moore Community Center | 8:00-9:00 p.m. | 11/3 - 12/15 | W | 0204 004 | $40 |
This class teaches the basics of playing the guitar; including basic music theory, introduction to the major scales and chords. Learn strumming and comping techniques, tuning and guitar maintenance. This class is for ages 15 and older. Bring your own guitar. 6 weeks
| Location | Time | Dates | Day | Section# | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCCC Family and Community Education Center | 7:00-8:00 p.m. | 9/14 - 10/19 | M | 0234 001 | $40 |
| OCCC Family and Community Education Center | 7:00-8:00 p.m. | 10/26 - 11/30 | M | 0234 002 | $40 |
Basic Skills in American Sign Language wil be taught in an interactive and enjoyable manner. Not only will you learn to sign, but you will also gain an understanding of deaf culture and community. 6 weeks
| Location | Time | Dates | Day | Section# | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCCC Family and Community Education Center | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | 9/14 - 10/19 | T | 0206 001 | $50 |
| OCCC Family and Community Education Center | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | 10/26 - 11/30 | T | 0206 002 | $50 |
Learn basic conversational skills to communicate with Spanish speaking people in a playful, relaxed and informal atmosphere. Though the emphasis is on basic conversation, you will learn, review and practice Spanish grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, as well as basic question/answer terminology. 8 Weeks
| Location | Time | Dates | Day | Section# | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCCC Family and Community Education Center | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | 9/16 - 10/21 | TH | 0226 001 | $40 |
| OCCC Family and Community Education Center | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | 10/28 - 12/2 | TH | 0226 002 | $40 |
This eight-hour course reviews rules of the road, and contains safety driving tips for all drivers. Completion of the class entitles students to a discount on their automobile insurance. There are no physical or written tests. AARP Members may register for $12, and Non-members may register for $14. Fee includes all course materials. Pre-registration is recomended, because class size is limited. Walk-in registrations are subject to space availability. Participants must pay with cash or check the day of the event.
| Location | Time | Dates | Day | Section# | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCCC Family and Community Education Center | 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. | 10/30/2010 | S | 0235 001 |
This fun and exciting class will teach senior citizens how to get the most out of a computer. Students will learn basic information such as using the mouse, general use of Windows, searching the internet, and E-mail. Class size is limited to 12.
| Location | Time | Dates | Day | Section# | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCCC Family and Community Education Center | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | 9/11 - 10/16 | S | 0226 001 | $10 |
| OCCC Family and Community Education Center | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | 10/30 - 12/11 | S | 0226 002 | $10 |
Refund requests must be made before the start date of the class you are dropping. There will be a $10 Refund Request Fee deducted from the refund amount for each class that is dropped. Refunds can not be made for non?attendance. If we must cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment, you will be notified prior to the start date of the class you enrolled in. OCCC reserves the right to cancel, combine or divide classes; to change the time or date; or to make other revisions which may become necessary and to do so without incurring obligation.
For more information or to make comments:
Community Outreach and Education
(405) 682-7859
7777 South May Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73159