Personal Development

The Kroc Center offers many programs and classes designed to facilitate personal development and life-long learning for children and adults.


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Thursday, April 26 6:30 - 8:00pm
Thursday, May 31 6:30 - 8:00pm

Arts and literacy come together for a fun and engaging series of evenings. Each night features a themed presentation by one of San Diego’s premiere cultural institutions and an interactive art project from Young Audiences. Each family takes home a new book related to the evening’s theme! Takes place in the Education Center Multipurpose Room unless otherwise noted.

ESTATE PLANNING 101

Join Us For A Free, Four-Part Educational Workshop Series at The Salvation Army Joan B. Kroc Theatre
All Sessions hosted by Marguerite Lorenz, CTFA, CLPF

2 classes per day for 4 days.
SESSION 1 - 9:00AM -10:30AM
BREAK - 10:30AM -10:45AM
SESSION 2 - 10:45AM -12:00PM

May 8
Class 1 “Estate Planning 101”
Class 2 Estate Planning Basics

May 10
 Class 3. Advanced Health Care Directive,
Conservatorship & Power of Attorney over Assets
Class 4 Advanced Estate Planning

May 15
 Class 5 Charitable Income & Tax Planning Issues
Class 6 IRA, 401k, 403b and 457 plans, Savings and
Retirement funds, beneficiary designations

May 17
 Class 7 Being a Trustee & Executor
Class 8 Case Study/Review

This is an educational workshop series and there are no sales. This program is made possible by the sponsorship of Charities only and that’s why we can offer this great series of classes without selling anything.

Sponsored by your friends at The Salvation Army
KPBS • American Heart Association • Fallbrook Library
San Diego Air and Space Museum • Casa Foundation
USS Midway Museum • Fallbrook Music Society
Foundation for Senior Care

Registration is required.
Go to www.estateplanning101.org
or call 619.269.1547 by May 1, 2012

Life-long Learning

COMPUTER EDUCATION

Introduction to Computers: Level I

Ages 18 and over
Learn to explore Windows XP and essential program tools including menus, toolbars, and dialogue boxes. Practice Internet Explorer to search for information on the web as well as open an e-mail account. Books supplied for duration of class. Limited to 10 students.

  • Instructor: Leslie Bolinger
  • Day/Time: Mondays 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
  • Sessions:
  • April 20-June 15, 2009, no class May 25
  • June 22-August 10, 2009
  • August 17-October 5, 2009
  • $40 Members/guests
  • Location: Education Center Computer Lab
Introduction to Computers: Level II

Ages 18 and over
Completion of Introduction to Computers Level I required. Learn Windows XP file organization. Word templates are used to create and edit letters and envelopes. Students search for videos, music, radio, and pod casts on the internet; print documents and save files to CD-R’s and flash drives. Books supplied for duration of class. Limited to 10 students.

  • Instructor: Leslie Bolinger
  • Day/Time: Thursdays 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
  • Sessions:
  • September 11 - October 30, 2008
  • January 8 - February 26, 2009
  • March 5 - April 23, 2009
  • Fee:
  • $20 / Members
  • $40 / Guests
  • Location: Education Center Computer Lab
Story Time for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Bring your little ones to our cozy library and enjoy stories, rhymes, puppetry, and art activities.

  • Day/Time: 2 & 3-year-olds. Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.
  • 3 to 5-year-olds
  • Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
  • Fee: FREE
  • Location: Education Center Library

LITERACY & TUTORING PROGRAMS

FREE Family Arts and Literacy Nights

Presented by the Ellen Browning Scripps Foundation
All Ages
Arts and literacy come together for a fun and engaging series of evenings. Each night features a themed presentation by one of San Diego’s premier cultural institutions, an interactive arts performance from Young Audiences, and each family takes home a new book! Share this wonderful free evening with your entire family!

  • Time: 6:30 p.m.
  • Dates:
  • May 28, 2009- Multicultura Festival!
  • Location: Education Center Multi-Purpose Room

READING OR MATH TUTORING

Kid Angel Learning Lab

Grades 1-10
Compass Learning Odyssey software offers students individually designed student assessments, learning plans, goal-setting and accountability, as well as engaging interactive activities. Results are guaranteed for all learning levels. Participants make measurable, results-oriented academic progress with increased motivation, confidence, and self-esteem.

  • Day/Time: Mondays – Thursdays 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
  • Sessions: On-going
  • Fee: Low fee based KAF Scholarships available for members who qualify
  • Call 619.293.3155 for fee information
  • Location: Education Center
Picture Me Reading!

Grades K-3
A six-week program for beginning and struggling readers that teaches the critical sight words necessary for reading success. Dr. Marlys Isaacson’s unique “Picture Me Reading!” method rapidly increases word recognition, fluency and self-confidence. Permission to enroll based on reading assessment. Materials included.

  • Day/Time: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 3:45 - 5:15 p.m.
  • Sessions:
  • July 6 - August 14, 2009
  • September 14 - October 23, 2009
  • Assessments take place one week before classes begin
  • Session Fee: $100 / Members
  • $120 / Guests
  • Location: Education Center
Picture Me Reading PLUS!

My Favorite Storybooks
Grades K-3
A six-week reading class incorporating the Picture Me Reading! pictographs with basic phonics, word families, and other reading elements using familiar books by Dr. Seuss. Previous Picture Me Reading class completion is recommended, but not recquired. Materials included.

  • Day/Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:45 - 5:15 p.m.
  • Sessions:
  • July 7 - August 13, 2009
  • September 15 - October 22, 2009
  • Session Fee: $100 / Members
  • $120 / Guests
  • Location: Education Center

Personal Development

Connecting

Big city life in modern times means we may be distant from family, looking for new friends and interested in doing something other than work and commute – something different. We offer organized groups for hiking, outings, crafting, fellowship, for Bible Study, spiritual discovery and more. For a list of current groups, call 619.269.1521 or visit us online at www.krocchurch.org.

Prayer Quilts

Make quilts for those recovering from illness and injury. Some sewing experience helpful. Supplies provided. Call 619.269.1402 for current information.

  • Instructor: Claireca Ekblad
  • Day/Time: 1st Wednesday of each month
  • 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
  • Fee: FREE
  • Location: Education Center Room 161
Saturday Sisters

A monthly group for women who want to discover all San Diego has to offer. For a list of planned excursions, e-mail Lynnette.Baker@usw.salvationarmy.org or call 619.269.1529.

  • Day/Time: 2nd Saturday of each month
  • Times Vary
  • Session: September 13, October 11,
  • November 8, and December 13, 2008
  • Fee: Varies by excursion
  • Location: Education Building Courtyard
Scouting Programs

Join one of The Salvation Army’s Scouting Programs that build character and develop life skills from a Christian perspective. Participants can earn badges and other awards. A healthy meal is available one half-hour before programs begin.

Explorers - Boys, Grades 1-4
Adventurers - Boys, Grades 5-8
Sunbeams – Girls, Grades 1-5
Girl Guards - Girls, Grades 8-12

  • Day/Time: Wednesdays
  • 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
  • Session: September 10 - November 19, 2008
  • January 14 - March 4, 2009
  • March 25 - May 6, 2009
  • Fee: $8 / Members
  • $10 / Guests
  • Location: Multi Purpose Room
Sunday School Values – Weekday Fun!

Our youth specialist can bring Sunday School values to your neighborhood! Call 619.269.1529 or e-mail Lynnette.Baker@usw.salvationarmy.org for information about classes already offered in your neighborhood, or about starting a new after school class.

Clubs

Chess Club

Ages 6-18
Learn or improve your strategic chess playing skills. Sign up at the Gymnasium Customer Service. Guests must have school identification.

  • Day/Time: Mondays, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
  • Session: Year-round
  • Session Fee: FREE / Members
  • $2 / Guests
  • Location: Gymnasium Game Room