Ridgefield Public Schools Continuing Education Program

Genealogy

Genealogy

Genealogy for Beginners
The first class covers starting your family tree, understanding relationships, finding sources of information, using the Internet to find records, and keeping tract of records using popular software. The second session highlights include: studying the US Census from 1790 - 1930, locating immigration records, reading ships’ manifests, using other available records, and a brief introduction to finding records outside the USA. Taught by Eileen Burton. Eileen Burton has been involved in genealogy as a serious hobby for over 10 years. Her research led to a trip to Germany to visit the villages of her ancestors. Class Limit 8.
2 Sessions $47 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $35)
Thur., 10/28 & 11/4 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.; Venus Bldg.
Wed., 12/1 & 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon; Venus Bldg.

Digital ScrapBooking

Digital Scrapbooking
Your family stories are your heritage. From the big life events like weddings and births, to the everyday fun on the soccer field and summer vacations…we all have stories that need to be written and preserved. In one hands-on session, you will learn how to use your computer, your digital images and your family photos to create heirloom quality items that celebrate your family history. There is no special software to purchase since the program is entirely web based. We will produce a greeting card of your choice (birthday, special occasion, Christmas, etc.) in class while learning the skills that you can use on your own computer at home to create other special keepsakes such as scrapbook pages, posters or storybooks. Bring your digital photos or old photos to scan. Taught by Janice Pauly. Janice Pauly is a retired teacher with over 30 years as a database applications specialist and has taught a number of professional development computer applications courses for educators and students. Class limit 6.
1 Session $43 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $32)
Wed., 9/22 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.; Venus Bldg.
Wed., 10/13 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.; Venus Bldg.
Wed., 11/17 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon; Venus Bldg.
Wed., 11/17 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.; Venus Bldg.
Wed., 12/8 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.; Venus Bldg.