Ridgefield Public Schools Continuing Education Program Ridgefield Schools Directions to Class Location About Continuing Education Employment Sign Me Up! Ridgefield Economic and Community Development Commission Event Calendars Senior Citizens Weather Information FAQ's Home Welcome to Ridgefield Adult / Continuing Education Fall 2021 - Registration Open! Download the Fall 2021 Brochure to the Right Please browse the Course Index to the right for the most up to date schedule or click the Fall 2021 Brochure icon at the top of the Course Index to the right to Download a Brochure PDF. The PDF is great for a Brochure at a Glance and may not have post printing updates. The Course Index has often has lengthier course descriptions, materials / equipment lists, teacher bios, new sections, location . . . Experience Ridgefield Continuing Education and meet people with similar interests Join an In Person Class! or Meet Us in Your Home or at the Office via Zoom! call (203) 431-2812 email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com or click Sign Me Up! For over 45 years, Ridgefield Continuing Education, a self-sustaining program of Ridgefield Public Schools, has provided enriching courses to participants (age 18 and older) from Ridgefield and nearby communities. We currently provide several hundred courses (new courses and continuing favorites) per year that have helped many people achieve success and/or relaxation, whether it be employment or language skills, healthy cooking, fitness, bridge, history, genealogy, knitting, crochet, arts and crafts, gardening, guitar, or a new hobby. ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - You can Register Now ~ the sooner the better! Classes start at various times year round. Please email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com or phone (203) 431-2812 or click Sign Me Up! for registration information. Ridgefield Continuing Education follows the health, safety, mask, and social distancing policies currently in effect for Ridgefield Public Schools. These policies are subject to change as directives and advice change from the State of Connecticut. Anyone who prefers to wear a mask under any circumstance should feel comfortable doing so and we thank you! At present, all participants must wear a mask for all in person classes indoors. Unvaccinated participants must wear a mask in all in person classes, whether indoors or outdoors. This is to maintain the safety and health of our teachers and students. Class sizes whether on Zoom or in person are limited in order to provide Q & A and a personalized experience. The online classes offer instructor continuity for future in person classes AND some classes will remain on Zoom. Please email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com or phone (203) 431-2812 to: * register for a class or click Sign Me Up! * ask questions about classes. * ask about teaching a class. Online Courses with ed2go are another option. Read more about ed2go at ed2go/Ridgefield Online Instruction Center. To Reach Us eMail: ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com Phone: (203) 431-2812 (if we don't pick up, leave a message. The message goes to my email address and I will contact you as soon as possible). In Person: The Ridgefield Continuing Education office is located on the 1st floor of the Town Hall Annex, 66 Prospect Street - 1st floor. Click here for directions to the Town Hall Annex - Continuing Education Office and Computer/Technology Lab and Day and Summer classrooms. Postal Address - note the office IS NOT at this location (see In-Person Office Location above). Ridgefield Public Schools - Continuing Education Attn: Peggy Bruno 90 East Ridge Road Ridgefield, CT 06877 Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for your participation and consideration. Peggy Bruno Director of Adult / Continuing Education WEATHER AND LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENTS Zoom classes continue as scheduled unless there are power issues. Some in person classes will be held on Zoom in inclement weather and a Zoom link will be sent to participants. If the weather is bad and there is no weather message here, try ridgefield.org The information will be on the main page. If the weather gets bad after the close of school, check here and (203) 431-2812 for a message. Thank you. Click here for Weather Policy Details. Non-Discrimination Statement Course Index Fall 2021 Brochure click here to download our "Brochure at a Glance" in PDF Download the latest brochure above or browse the Course Index below. The Course Index below has the latest updates and more detailed information such as texts and materials lists. Additionally, you may click New Courses that are not in the brochure above for classes that have been added "post printing". Gift Certificates ONLINE COURSES Certification Prep: SAT, GRE, LSAT, GMAT, A+, Python, PMP, Security+, Network+, GED . . . SAT, PSAT and ACT Prep Business: eBay, Elder Law: Trusts, MedicAid, Job Search, Resumes, Voice-Overs and more Real Estate Digital Photography & Photoshop Elements Technology / Social Media: eBay, iPad, iPhone, FaceBook, LinkedIn, Google Apps, Cyber Security. . . Microsoft Office Training: Windows 10, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Beginners, Tutorials Fitness: Cardio, Fit and Tight with Barre, Stretch, Sculpt, Zumba, Danza-Barre Yoga, Tai Chi Dance: Ballroom, East Coast Swing, Danza-Barre, Zumba, Line Languages: French, Italian, Spanish, Travel . . . History, Archaeology, Writing, Travel Genealogy Drawing, Painting, Knitting, Crochet, Crafts Gardening Interiors, Decor, Staging, Organizing, Remodeling Cooking Bridge, Mah Jongg, Canasta Family Interest: Elder Law, Education Music: Guitar, Bagpipes, Clarinet, Flute and Sax Sports Health, Herbs and Alternative Medicine Special Education GED, CDP & ESL ONLINE COURSES Fall 2021 Brochure click here to download our "Brochure at a Glance"