Petaluma City Schools

Adult School Fall 2008 Classes
Language & Travel

Spanish & More for Travelers
Instructor: Stuart Ramsay
How often have you heard language described as a barrier? It’s really just a door! The keys required are simply desire to learn and the willingness to apply it. Spanish has been described as the easiest of all to learn and the rules of grammar, etc. are simple with few exceptions. Necessary tools are a phrasebook and a translating dictionary -- recommended brands are Berlitz and Langescheidt respectively. Come learn this exciting language! (8 classes)

T/TH 6:30 - 8:30 pm 9/9 - 10/2 PHS C6
Course #803861

Fee $89.00

Beginning American Sign Language (ASL)
Instructor: Russell Mohr
As a deaf man, Russell Mohr grew up in deaf schools where sign language was the primary language. He considers it his first language and brings a unique perspective to this class. He has taught people who can hear to communicate by using ASL all his life and wants to share this experience by teaching you. Learn how to introduce yourself, exchange personal information, talk about surroundings, tell where you live, discuss your family, and activities that you enjoy. (21 classes)

M/W 6:00 - 8:30 pm 9/10 - 11/19 KJHS RM17
Course #803860

Fee $189.00

Discovering the Birds of Sonoma County
Instructor: Lisa Hug
This class is designed to explore the different natural areas of Sonoma County and to discover what bird life lives there. There will be two Wednesday evening classroom meetings to establish familiarity with the birds that live locally and four Saturday field trips to explore the beautiful areas of Sonoma County. We will encounter many species of shorebirds, raptors, songbirds, and ducks. We never really know what to expect, but it is always interesting and exciting! All field trips conclude with a group packed picnic lunch. Participants should bring binoculars, field guides, layered clothing, waterproof boots, snacks, water and lunch to all field meetings. Please bring pencil and paper to class. (6 classes, two Wednesdays in class and four Saturdays on fieldtrips)

WED 7:00 - 9:00 pm 9/17 & 10/1 KJHS RM20
Fieldtrips: SAT 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11
Course #813200

Fee $69.00