Winter 2015
Academic Traveler
Art Courses
ASU Book Club
Author’s Corner
Bible Study Series
Brown Bag Lunch
Business
Cake Decorating
Cook Book Club
Dance
Dinner Show
Mardi Gras
Our Town Series
Photography
Technology
Youth Programs
Center for Lifelong Learning
121 S Marion St
Athens, Alabama 35611
Phone: 256-233-8260
Email: CLL@athens.edu
Contact us
Dr. Diane Sauers, Director
Wanda Campbell, Asst Dir
Phone: 256-233-8260
Email: CLL@athens.edu
Web: www.athens.edu/CLL
Course Locations
CLL—These courses are
held at the Center for Lifelong Learning, 121 South
Marion Street, Athens.
ACA—These courses are
held at the Alabama Center
for the Arts, 133 Second
Ave, NE, Decatur.
CH — These courses are
held in Chasteen Hall, 161
North Clinton St, Athens,
Alabama
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Academic Traveler
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Art Courses
ASU Book Club
Author’s Corner
Bible Study Series
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Birthday
Brown Bag Lunch
Business
Cake Decorating
Computer for Seniors
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Cook Book Club
Dance
Dinner Show
Mardi Gras
Our Town Series
Photography
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Youth Programs
ServSafe Training, $175
Are you ready for the changes
from the Health Department?
Join us for ServSafe Training
at the Center for Lifelong
Learning.
Mon | Mar 30 | 8am—5pm
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State” or follow us at #CLLatASU
Mardi Gras
Dinner Show
Athens Community
Chorus and Decatur
Civic Chorus
Presents
Rodgers &
Mardi Gras Dinner Dance, $25
Come celebrate a night of
debauchery and gluttony before
the observance of Lent with our
Mardi Gras dinner. The Center
for Lifelong Learning is hosting a
dinner of red beans and rice
along with the traditional king
cake. After dinner our DJ will
provide lessons in swing, waltz,
and all that jazz for those in
need. Register by Jan 30.
Sat | Feb 7 | 6:30pm—9:00pm
Mardi Gras Parade, FREE
Join us for what has become
known as ―The best one block
Mardi Gras parade in the World.‖
The Athens State University Art
Department will be festooned in
costumes and masks and take to
Marion Street for a Mardi Gras
parade.
Tue | Feb 17 | 6:30pm
Marion St, Athens
Hammerstein
Dinner Show
Sponsored by the
Center for Lifelong Learning
Thursday, March 5, 2015
6:30 pm
Sandridge Hall Ballroom
on the ASU Campus
Fee: $25/person
Call 256-233-8260 to
make your reservation
by Feb 27th.
Tickets are required.
Savannah, Jekyll Island & Beaufort, SC
$455
person
Double occupancy
5 days / 4 nights
$555 single
Mon—Fri,
Mar 23—27, 2015
Balance due 2/16
Motorcoach
Transportation
4 nights lodging
8 meals:
4 breakfast
4 dinners
CALL 256-233-8261
Join the Center for
Lifelong Learning for a
trip to the Alabama
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Annual Bloomin’ Festival
Cullman, Alabama
Sat, Apr 18, 2015
$55/person
The Annual Bloomin' Festival is a two day juried arts festival attracting
thousands of visitors to the beautiful campus of St. Bernard Abbey and
Prep School. This trip includes a visit to the world famous Ave Maria
Grotto. The picturesque landscape of stone cut buildings on the
grounds of Alabama's only Abbey provides a backdrop for the out-ofdoors show. More than 140 booths are filled with artists demonstrating
and exhibiting their work.
We will depart the Center for Lifelong Learning at 9:00am for the
event. Fee includes transportation, entry tickets to festival and grotto.
Lunch is on your own.
Ask us about the May 2015
“To Kill a Mockingbird”
Experience, Monroeville
Join us for a look at the location
of ―To Kill a Mockingbird,‖ Harper
Lee’s own Monroeville, Alabama.
We will visit the Courthouse
Museum, and take a walking tour
of the streets made popular in the
book and movie.
Call us at 256-233-8260 or email
us at CLL@athens.edu. Watch
for details on our website www.athens.edu/CLL.
MORE TRAVELS
June 2015 - Helen Keller
Festival, Tuscumbia
June 2015 - TN Aquarium,
Chattanooga
July 2015 - WC Handy
Festival, Florence
Sept 2015 - Graceland, Beale
St, Sun Studios, Memphis
Oct 2015 - Mystery Tour
April 2016 - Callaway Gardens,
Pine Mountain GA
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Art Courses
Basic Blacksmith, $79
Instructor: Travis Fleming
and Al Stephens
Our instructors will guide you
through the basic blacksmithing
techniques of forging metal using
tools to hammer, bend, and cut.
Students will learn basic safety,
fire instruction, tapering, bending,
twisting, spreading, rolling, holepunching, and riveting. At the end
of class, students will take home
a 4-hook rack. No experience is
required. All tools and equipment
are provided.
Sat | Mar 14 | 8 am—4 pm
208 Commercial Dr, Athens
Blacksmith Project 1, $79
Instructor: Travis Fleming and
Al Stephens
This project will provide you with
the skills and tools you will need
for more advanced projects. In
this class, Travis Fleming and Al
Stephens will guide you in the
steps to make grilling tools or a
utensil rack. All tools and equipment are provided. It is best if the
student has taken Basic Blacksmithing but not required.
Sat | Apr 18 | 8 am—4 pm
208 Commercial Dr
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Blacksmith activities can be inherently dangerous due to hot
metal, sparks, sharp objects,
welding and grinding operations,
as well as other activities.
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Intermediate
Blacksmithing, $89
Instructor: Travis Fleming and
Al Stephens
Now that you know the basics, it
is time to put the tapering, bending, twisting, spreading, rolling,
hole-punching, and riveting to
work on a creative project.
Students will reproduce an
adjustable candlestick.
Pre-requisite: Basic Blacksmith
is required prior to taking this
course.
Sat | May 2 | 8 am—4 pm
208 Commercial Dr
NE
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Organic Jewelry Making
Instructor: Diana Manrique
Necklace
made from
Tomato
Use materials found in nature,
seeds, coffee beans, nuts and
fruit. Mix them with leather and
metals for a beautiful piece of
jewelry you will treasure for a
lifetime.
Tue | Mar 3 & 10 | 5 pm—7pm
Center for Lifelong Learning
Accessorize!
Sponsored by Epiphany
Boutique, Presented by
Diana Manrique
Whether you choose a statement
scarf or a dainty chain, accessories can change that special outfit
from boring to wow.
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Author’s Corner
Now is the Time
with Pam Jarrett
FREE
The authors wrote Now is the
Time to encourage others,
especially women. We believe
that everyone has a story
to tell. This book is filled with our
personal trials, tribulations and
triumphs in life. Regardless of
how we feel or how others may
view us, these things have
shaped us into who we are and
who we are becoming.
Books will be available for the
author to sign. You can get your
lunch at the Square Clock Coffee
Shop at the Center for Lifelong
Learning.
Wed | Feb 11 | 12pm-1pm | CLL
Join us as we change from caterpillars to butterflies by adding just
a little accessory.
Mon | Mar 30 | 4pm—5pm | CLL
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Bible Study Series
Footsteps of Paul
This biblical series will look at
Paul's life, as well as his letters
and ministry. This study will
provide an overview of the
historical context and biblical
message contained in the letters.
Call 256-233-8262 for a complete
brochure.
Paul’s Letters as
Conversations, $5/person
Paul wrote to congregations in
response to their questions and
problems. We will consider Paul's
teachings found in the letters as
a part of that conversation.
Tue | Jan 27 | 6:30—8pm | CLL
Traditions Behind Paul's
Letters, $5/person
This study will allow us to look
more closely at the traditions that
Paul utilized. These examples
include the kerygma, eucharistic
and baptismal formulas, prayers,
hymns and words of the Lord.
Tue | Feb 10 | 6:30—8pm | CLL
Paul's Letter to the Philippians,
$5/person
This study provides an overview
of Paul's letter to the Philippians.
Paul wrote this letter from prison.
Philippians deals with various
issues yet maintains a joyful
message.
Tue | Mar 10 | 6:30—8pm | CLL
Athens State
Book Club
The Athens State Library
sponsors a book discussion
group that meets once a month
during the fall and spring
semesters. Anyone is welcome!
Reading selections are chosen
by members. There are no fees
and there is no pressure to join or
participate.
The meeting is held at the Center
for Lifelong Learning on the
scheduled Tuesday at 7:00 pm.
Book List
Feb 10 - Empty Mansions, by Bill
Dedman
Mar 10 - The Rape of Europa, by
Lynn Nicholas
April 14 - Junius and Albert’s
Adventures in the Confederacy
by Peter Carlson
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Brown Bag Lunch Series
CARING FOR OLDER ADULTS, $5 per class
As our society ages, more people are caring for older adults than ever
before. Come to the Brown Bag Lunch Series to learn more about the
options and resources in our community. Bring your lunch or pick up a
sandwich at the Square Clock Coffee counter. Each session in the
series is led by local experts.
Power of Attorney vs
Guardianship
Instructor: Judge Charles
Woodroof
Explore the differences between
power of attorney and guardianship when caring for older adults.
NE
Tue | Mar 24 | 12pm—1pm | CLL
Dementia/Alzheimer’s
Instructor: Brandi Medina, Dir
Programming & Education,
Alzheimers’ Association
Get the facts about dementia and
Alzheimer’s disease. Learn
about symptoms, treatment, and
care giving resources.
Tue | Mar 17 | 12pm—1pm | CLL
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Social Security Benefits
Instructor: Shelli Waggoner,
Reliance Bank
Social Security continues to play
a critical role in a retirement strategy. Is yours taking full advantage of what Social Security
offers? We’ll share several keys
to enhancing these benefits.
Tue | Mar 3 | 12pm—1pm | CLL
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Advanced Life Planning
Instructor: Limestone Chapel
Funeral Home Staff
Advanced Life Planning relieves
your family of making decisions
during a very difficult time. Learn
more as we discuss this very
sensitive, but very important
topic.
Estate Planning
Instructor: Shelli Waggoner,
Reliance Bank
Learn how an effective estate
plan can help ensure that your
family’s financial needs will be
taken care of, and that your
personal wishes will be carried
out in the manner you intended.
Tue | Feb 24 | 12pm—1pm | CLL
Tue | Mar 10 | 12pm—1pm
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Cake Decorating
Basic Cake Decorating, $45
For teens and adults
Instructor: Tammy Wilkinson
Learn the basics of simple cake
decorating and how to make the
perfect butter cream icing. Take
home your simple cake. Supplies
included in the price.
Sat | Feb 28 | 11am—1pm | CLL
Sat | May 16 | 11am—1pm | ACA
Decorating with Fondant, $45
For teens and adults
Instructor: Tammy Wilkinson
Learn how to make a cake fit a
special theme or party by using
the basics of cake decorating and
adding fondant. Supplies are
included in the price.
Sat | Apr 4 | 11am—1pm | CLL
Sat | May 30 | 11am—1pm | ACA
Using an Airbrush to Decorate
Cakes, $55
For teens and adults
Instructor: Tammy Wilkinson
Airbrush cake decorating is fun.
Learn how to use an airbrush to
apply color schemes on cakes or
to prepare the background of
cakes with colors. Students will
take home their own creations.
Supplies included in the price.
Tue | Apr 14 | 5:30-7:30pm | CLL
Sat | Jun 13 | 11am—1pm | ACA
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FREE! Cake Decorating
Demonstration
Let our instructor show you how
easy it is to decorate cakes
using simple tips and techniques. This demonstration is
free and open to the public. We
will share the decorated cake
before you leave.
Sat | Mar 14 | 11am-1pm | CLL
Fancy Cupcakes, $45
For ages 8 to adults
Instructor: Tammy Wilkinson
Learn how to make the coolest
cupcakes ever! Starting with one
or two cupcakes you can make
clowns, puppies, or a designer
special. Students will take home
their projects. Supplies included
in the price. No experience
needed.
Fri | Apr 17 | 5pm– 7pm | ACA
Cook Book Club
FREE! Take your lunch break
with us as we sample and enjoy
new and old recipes!
Meetings are potluck style with
members bringing a sample of
their favorite recipe and the
recipe card. Meetings are held in
the Training Room at the Center
for Lifelong Learning.
Meeting Schedule, 12pm—1pm
Feb 2—Quick Breads
Mar 9—Vegetable Casseroles
Apr 6—Potato or Rice Dishes
Computers for Seniors
$45 per session
Class is designed especially for
older adults with no experience.
This class meets four times.
Enrollment is limited to four.
Class is scheduled from 2-3pm.
Mon: Navigating the desktop
Tue: Surfing the web
Wed: Email accounts
Thu: Review / Q&A
Session 1:
Session 2:
Session 3:
Session 4:
Feb 23—Feb 26
Mar 9—Mar 12
Mar 16—Mar 19
Mar 30—Apr 2
Call 256-233-8260 to register.
Birthday Party
Center for Lifelong Learning
Celebrates Four Years!
It’s been a great four years at the
CLL and we want you to help us
celebrate our birthday! Please
have lunch, catered by Square
Clock Coffee, our in-house coffee
shop, and see the latest fashions
from our new neighbor, Epiphany
Boutique. Join us Wednesday
April 29 from 12 to 1pm and be
sure to save room for birthday
cake!
Wed | Apr 29 | 12pm—1pm | $15
Please register by Apr 23rd.
Introduction to the iPad, $29
If you need help figuring out what
to do with your iPad, this is the
class for you. We will cover
settings, downloads, using apps,
saving battery life and so much
more.
Session1
Mon | Feb 9 | 10am—12pm
AL Center for the Arts, Decatur
Session 2
Thu | Mar 12 | 10am—12pm
Center for Lifelong Learning
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Dance Classes
Beginner/Advanced Beginner
Dance Classes, $50/person
Instructor: Dwain Cooper
Whether you want to learn the
Lindy, East Coast or West Coast
style or just a little Jive, the
Dance Class will get you movin’
and groovin’! If you need to slow
it down a little, learn how to do
the fFoxtrot, Waltz or Cha-Cha.
Classes are held at the Center
for Lifelong Learning on Mondays
from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.
Session 1: Waltz
Feb 16-Mar 2
Register by Feb 12
Session 2: Foxtrot
Mar 9-Mar 23
Register by Mar 5
Session 3: Swing
Mar 30-Apr 13
Register by Mar 26
Youth Programs
Masquerade, $45
For 3rd—5th grade
Instructor: Lila Gates
Designed for young
children interested
in acting. This course will focus
on voice, stage presence, and
using imagination.
Mon—Fri | Mar 2-Mar 6
4pm—5:30pm | ACA
ACT Test Strategies, $145
Instructor: Emily Clem
Prepare for the April 18th Test!
Get an in-depth look at the
explanations for right and wrong
answers on the test as well as
how the writing portion is scored.
Tue & Thu | Mar 31—Apr 9
4 pm—6 pm | CLL
ACT Test - Private Tutor, $65
Sessions are scheduled in twohour blocks. Call 256-233-8260
to schedule a time.
Tutoring in Math / Reading, $25
Tutors are scheduled in one-hour
blocks. Call 256-233-8260 to
schedule an appointment today.
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Photography
Private Camera Class, $65
Instructor: Cindy Cummings
Bring your camera and your
handbook to this one-on-one
class to learn how to use your
personal camera. Classes are
available in Athens or Decatur.
To schedule appointment call
256-233-8260.
Better Family Pictures, $45
For teens and adults
Instructor: Cindy Cummings
Are your family pictures out of
focus, lopsided and full of thumbs
and elbows? This course will
focus on improving your photos,
no matter what your skill level or
what camera you use. Topics
include lighting, posing,
perspective and more!
Sat | Jan 31 | 10am—1pm | CLL
Photography Online
The following courses are offered
online every month.
Feb 18—Apr 10
Mar 18—May 8
Apr 15—Jun 5
Discover Digital Photography,
$109
Explore a broad overview of the
basics of digital photography,
including equipment, software,
and practical uses.
Photographing Nature with
Your Digital Camera, $109
Learn about the many aspects of
outdoor photography as well as
how to master your digital
camera's controls and features.
Travel Photography for the
Digital Photographer, $109
This course will address the
special needs and techniques
digital photographers need to
capture scenes from around the
world and bring them home.
Photoshop Elements 11 for the
Digital Photographer, $109
Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 to do everything from quick fixes to detailed
enhancements that will greatly
improve the look of your images.
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Our Town Series
Even if you have lived in Athens
or Limestone County all your
life, this series will introduce
you to ―Our Town.‖ Forget the
pie charts and pie-in-the-sky,
get the real rundown on how
County Government works and
how your officials are working
for you. Join us for mouthwatering pie and stimulating
conversation as we get to know our city and county better, one
piece at a time.
$5/class
Athens Limestone Hospital
David Pryor, President
Tue | Feb 17 | 2:30pm—3:30pm
Limestone County Archives
Rebekah Davis, Director
Tue | Mar 17 | 1:30pm—2:30pm
Limestone County Sheriff’s Department
Mike Blakely, Sheriff
Tue | Apr 21 | 1:30pm—2:30 pm
Limestone County Commission
Mark Yarbrough, Chairman
Tue | May 19 | 1:30pm—2:30pm
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Smart911
R.V. White, Director 911
Tue | Jun 16 | 1:30pm—2:30pm
Let us host your special event.
Call 256-233-8260
for prices and
available dates.
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Business & Professional
Microsoft Office 2010
Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook, and Access. Are you
upgrading your computer software? Does your staff need help
merging and integrating Word
and Excel? The CLL can provide
your company with customized
training. Learn the basics or just
what you need to know.
Call 256-233-8261 to discuss
your needs. Private Tutoring in
Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is
available.
The following courses are offered
online every month
Feb 18—Apr 10
Mar 18—May 8
Apr 15—Jun 5
Microsoft Access, $109
24 Hrs
2.4 CEUs
Microsoft Excel, $109
24 Hrs
2.4 CEUs
Microsoft PowerPoint, $109
24 Hrs
2.4 CEUs
Microsoft Word, $109
24 Hrs
2.4 CEUs
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Creating Webpages using
WordPress 101, $45
Instructor: Monica Yother
WordPress is web software that
will create a beautiful website or
blog. Learn how to post, use
pages with links and images, and
use tags, categories, and
keywords. Learn about Plugins,
Widgets, and security. Bring
your laptop or use ours
because this class is hands-on!
Tue | Feb 24 | 9am-11am | CLL
Introduction to Blogging, $45
Instructor: Monica Yother
If you ever thought about starting
a blog for fun or your business,
this beginning level class will get
you started. Learn what a blog is
and why you should have
one. Also included are how to
build a blog, when you should
blog, and how to get people to
read your blog.
Tue | Mar 10 | 9am-11am | CLL
Ask us about group discounts when registering
three or more at a time.
More information on our website - www.athens.edu/CLL
Phone: 256-233-8260
Email: CLL@athens.edu
If you don’t see what you need, give us a call and we will work
with you to provide on-time, on-demand training that will meet
your needs. Visit our website — www.athens.edu/CLL — for a
complete listing of classes.
TRAINING SOLUTIONS
AT OUR OFFICE OR YOURS!
Let us bring our classes to you. We can customize
training to meet your organization’s goals.
Call Dr. Diane Sauers at 256-233-8261
for more information.
Courses available online
Executive Training
Lean Mastery, $1895
60 Hrs
On demand
Technical Writing, $1795
80 Hrs
8 CEUs
On demand
6 CEUs
Management Training, $2295
360 Hrs
36 CEUs
On demand
Six Sigma Green Belt, $1895
100 Hrs
10 CEUs
On demand
Six Sigma Black Belt, $2695
200 Hrs
20 CEUs
On demand
Cyber Security for Managers,
$245 16 Hrs
1.6 CEUs
Mar 2-27
May 4-29
Certificate in Leadership
Development, $395
48 Hrs
4.8 CEUS
Mar 2-27
Apr 6-May 1
Supervisory and Leadership
Certificate, $395
32 Hrs
3.2 CEUs
Feb 2-26
Apr 6-May 29
Workplace Ethics and
Etiquette, $145
16 Hrs
1.6 CEUs
Feb 2-Mar 26
Apr 6-May 1
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Healthcare
Administrative Medical
Specialist with Medical Billing
and Coding, $1995
300 Hrs
30 CEUs
On demand
Advanced Coding for the
Physician’s Office, $1595
80 Hrs
8 CEUs
On demand
ICD-10 Medical Coding, $1795
200 Hrs
2 CEUs
On demand
Professional Skills
Practical Math for the
Workplace, $145
16 Hrs
1.6 CEUs
Feb 2-26
Apr 6-May 1
Conflict Management, $145
16 Hrs
1.6 CEUs
Feb 2-26
Apr 6-May 1
Strategies for Productivity
and Time Management, $195
16 Hrs
1.6 CEUs
Mar 2-26
May 4-29
Negotiation: Get What
You Want, $195
16 Hrs
1.6 CEUs
Mar 2-26
May 5-29
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Human Resources
Human Resources
Professional, $1795
80 Hrs
On demand
8 CEUs
Interview Skills, $295
24 Hrs
2.4 CEUs
Feb 2-26
Apr 6-May 1
Applying Lean Sigma Practices
to HR Functions, $245
16 Hrs
1.6 CEUs
Mar 2-26
May 4-29
Understanding the Human
Resource Function, $109
24 Hrs
2.4 CEUs
Feb 18-Apr 10
Mar 18-May 8
Social Media
Google Analytics, $195
16 Hrs
1.6 CEUs
Mar 2-27
May 4-29
YouTube for Business, $245
16 Hrs
1.6 CEUs
Mar 2-27
May 4-29
Twitter, $195
16 Hrs
Feb 2-27
1.6 CEUs
Apr 6-May 1
Facebook for Business, $245
16 Hrs
1.6 CEUs
Mar 2-27
May 4-29
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are four ways to
register for
classes.
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University, 300 N
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AL 35611.
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Mon | Mar 30 | 8am—5pm | CLL
ServSafe Training, $175
Are you ready for the changes
from the Health Department? Do
you have someone on every shift
certified? Join us for ServSafe
Training at the Center for Lifelong
Learning.
Center for Lifelong Learning
Athens State University
300 N Beaty St
Athens, AL 35611