Summer classes at RCCC

SALISBURY — Stay out of the heat and come learn something new at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College this summer. Rowan-Cabarrus is offering personal enrichment and continuing education classes of all kinds.

These classes provide meaningful educational experiences at affordable prices.

Estate Settlement

People die each day and family members can be burdened with trying to handle the logistics. This class will help students understand ways to liquidate items in an estate, including personal property and real estate. This class will offer insight on ownership, probate law, auctions, tag sales and provide a way to navigate the process of settling an estate.

Mondays and Wednesdays, Aug. 15-31, 5:30-8:30 p.m., South Campus (Concord), Building 1000, Room 106.

Registration is $90 (South Campus Estate Settlement Registration Form.

Jewelry Making: Beading

Learn the art of custom jewelry design. Students will receive an introduction to jewelry making and beading, with a detailed tour and description of items for jewelry making. Students will complete three projects in class. Class size is limited to facilitate individualized instruction.

Tuesdays through July 26th, 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Bead Lady (1 Union Street N., Concord. Registration fee, $35, materials not included (estimated materials cost is $16 per completed project.

Zumba

Get fit in this Latin-inspired, cardio fitness workout program. Students should wear athletic shoes and comfortable clothing.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (registered students may attend any of the class sessions), July 25-Sept. 1, 5:30-6:30 p.m., North Campus, Salisbury, 4124 (aerobics room). Registration is $40 (plus optional $2.55 insurance).

Core Stability

This course makes use of gliding sliding disc exercises to transform traditional exercises, allowing for engaged full body effort from start to finish. Train every muscle in your body to extend your range of motion. You will improve your balance, muscular endurance and flexibility while working out to popular music. Bring a mat, towel and water and wear athletic shoes and comfortable clothing.

Thursdays, Aug. 18-Sept. 15, 9:30-10:30 a.m., South Campus, Concord, Building 1000, room 106. Registration is $35 (plus optional $2.55 insurance).

Basics of Solar Electric Generation

Learn how you can use the sun to generate electricity with solar panels. This class will cover the details and process of purchasing and installing solar panels on or around your residence or business. To learn more about the instructor and his renewable energy projects, visit http://www.kenclifton.com/

Friday, Aug. 12, 9-11 a.m., North Campus, Salisbury, 4133. Registration is $25.

Basics of Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems

Learn about the process of heating your water by using the sun’s natural energy. Save money and help the environment through the use of a thermal hot water system in your residence or business. To learn more about the instructor and his renewable energy projects, visit http://www.kenclifton.com/

Friday, Aug. 26, 2-4 p.m., North Campus, Salisbury, 4133. Registration is $25.

Massage Duets

Massage Duets is a class designed to aid couples in acquiring techniques for stress relief and positive touch. How often have you asked your significant other to massage your shoulders, feet or hands, only to be answered with “honey, I’m really tired and I don’t know how”? This class will eliminate all that by teaching you proper techniques that will keep you from getting tired and also rejuvenating you at the end of a long working day. Participants will learn how to give a Swedish Massage to the back by using six simple massage strokes. Participants will also receive detailed information on how to apply those strokes to the full body. Any two people can register for this class. It is not limited strictly to couples. Students are encouraged to bring bottled water, pen/paper, protein snack, comfortable clothes and socks.

Thursday, Aug. 25 or Friday, Aug. 26, 5:30-9:30 p.m., or 9 a.m.-1 p.m. N.C. Research Campus, Kannapolis, RCCC Building Room 115. Registration is $70/couple.

Beginning Yoga

This course introduces the fundamentals of yoga with a focus on proper breathing techniques, relaxation and correct body positions. Yoga is an exercise that strengthens the body and mind through exercises in relaxation and balance. Space is limited to 15 students to facilitate individualized instruction. Bring a yoga mat and wear loose, comfortable clothing.

Thursdays, Aug. 4-Sept. 29 (no class on 9/22), 11:30 a.m.- 12:45 p.m., North Campus, Salisbury, 4124 (aerobics room). Registration is $65 (plus optional $2.55 insurance) or Thursdays, Aug. 4-Sept 29, (no class on 9/22), 7-8:15 p.m.

For more information about these courses, or to register, please call 704-216-3512 or 704-216-RCCC (7222), or visit http://info.rccc. edu/3980.aspx.