Financial planning can mean many things to many different people. The investment world is full of lingo, jargon, and terminology. It can be difficult to understand with so many buzzwords, charts, and graphs. This course goes over the terminology and strategy around investment and retirement planning. Whether you are just starting out or want to learn something new, the workshop will bring you back to the basics so you can become a more educated investor. You'll learn: • Foundations of Financial Planning • Key features and strategy of bonds, stocks and mutual funds • Fundamentals of Investing • Cash-flow planning in retirement • Essential Documents for your Estate Plan. Financial Planning and Investment Management. Limit 20. 

Our instructor is a registered CFP (Certified Financial Planner) and a popular presenter. Chris is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Securities Corp.

Week 1 Foundations of Investing
Week 2 Taking Income from your retirement plan
Week 3 Basics of Stocks
Week 4 Basics of Bonds
Week 5 Basics of Mutual funds/ETFs
Week 6 Estate Planning (Attorney presenting)
Week 7 Financial Planning

Chris Cybulski
1:30 PM—2:30 PM Tuesday
Starts Feb. 13. Ends April 2.
Lamar Senior Activity Center
2874 Shoal Crest Avenue (78705)

Join us to practice speaking in French about current events, culture, short stories, grammar, and/or movie excerpts shared in class. The course is designed for those with some proficiency in the language, but enthusiastic intermediate students are welcome, too. Limit 15.

Mireille Seewann
1:30 PM—3:30 PM Tuesday
Starts Feb. 13. Ends April 2.
Ascension Lutheran Church
6420 Hart Lane (78731)

Using classic films dating from 1990 to 2011, we will see often-overlooked messages of kindness, forgiveness, diversity, mortality and more. Enjoy watching, eating popcorn and discussing the films in six two-and-a-half to three-hour gatherings. 6 Classes. Limit 25.

Judith Helburn
1:00 PM—4:00 PM Tuesday
Starts Feb. 13. Ends March 19
Westover Hills Church of Christ, Room 201
8332 Mesa Drive (78759)

This course will cover the history of Europe from the reign of the Roman Emperor Constantine (306-337) up to but not including the Renaissance and Reformation. Church and State were intimately connected throughout this period. This course will study the cooperation and conflict between these two entities, and their own internal growth and/or decline. Included in the course will be discussion of the fall of the Roman Empire, the German invasions, the Christian conversion of Europe, the Byzantine and Muslim worlds, Charlemagne and the Franks, feudalism, the High Middle Ages (when several important conflicts between Church and State occurred), medieval intellectual and artistic developments, and the Late Middle Ages (when the power of the papacy declined, at the same time as the power of some kings expanded). Class outlines will be sent before each class to the e-mail address you provide at the time of registration. Limit 30.

John Dahmus
1:00 PM—3:00 PM Tuesday
Starts Feb. 13. Ends April 2.
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Room 205
3525 Bee Cave Road (78746)

Students with some experience knitting or crocheting can continue at their own pace. Bring practice yarn and needles or hook to the first class. The instructor, an accomplished artist, has taught knitting and crocheting for more than 30 years. Call the instructor at 512-364-3147 or email pat@tittizer.us with questions. Limit 18.

Pat Tittizer
1:00 PM—3:00 PM Tuesday
Starts Feb. 13. Ends April 2.
United Christian Church, Fellowship Area
3500 West Parmer Lane (78727)

We’ll watch first or early film features from the pre-code 1930s-50s with actresses such as Jean Harlow and directors such as Alfred Hitchcock in Britain. All are examples of creativity and promise, all from my personal collection. None have been previously shown in the course. Correct email address is important as students receive emails at least once a week with film background and other film-related news. Limit 30.

Betsy Tyson
1:00 PM—3:00 PM Tuesday
Starts Feb. 13. Ends April 2.
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Classroom 10
3208 Exposition Boulevard (78703)

Drawing on your own experience and education, this class will explore tools that help navigate the second half of life. The class begins with a developmental theory that addresses lifelong yearnings and areas of central concern, called temperaments.  

Then we study psychological types, useful for navigating relationships, problem-solving, and personal change. Next we examine our psychological “heritage,” reviewing best experiences and relationships for a customized guide-map in life-planning. We look at masculine and feminine archetypes and practical tools such as dream work, journaling, and daily positive focus, which can provide balance in mature years. Finally, we examine how our life story is part of a larger cultural narrative, and how we can become intentional in what we wish to give to the next generation. Note: No class on March 5; course extends one week. Limit 20.

Richard (Nick) Grant
1:00 PM—3:00 PM Tuesday
Starts Feb. 13. Ends April 9.
The Church at Highland Park, Burchette Room
5206 Balcones Drive (78731)