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1 Seasoned Adults Growing EducationallySageClasses for Seniors 60 and OlderSummer 2018R eg i s tR ati o n begins May 11, 2018 classes begin June 11 German artist K the Kollwitz, July 8, 1867 April 22, 1945, , created an impressive body of work as a graphic artist, painter, printmaker, and sculptor. Recognized as one of the foremost artists of social protest in the 20th century, she led a productive, inspiring life despite suffering terrible hardships under Hitler in World War II. Her quote epitomizes the essence of lifelong learning: cultivating your potential and enjoying the riches of the the SAGE program, we strive to give you the opportunity to discover the seeds of learning within you, to nurture them, and to let them grow.

2 This summer, consider taking a class that you ve always thought about, but never tried. Water the seeds of your curiosity and see what blooms! You may discover a whole new world. I want to cultivate the seed that was placed in meuntil the last small twig has grown. K the KollwitzAre you ready to get involved and give back to your community?RSVP offers seniors age 55 and older, with a lifetime of experience, the opportunity to pay it forward by volunteering for government agencies and non-profit organizations in prince george s County. Volunteers choose the amount of time and the days they are available to serve. Opportunities include: Delivering and packaging Meals on Wheels (MOW)

3 Providing transportation for seniors to doctor appointments, picking up prescriptions, grocery shopping, and running routine errands Advocating for seniors in nursing homes and assisted living facilities Assisting seniors and their beneficiaries with health insurance challenges Providing outreach calls to homebound seniors to check on how they are doing Making friendly visits to seniors in long term care and assisted living facilities to encourage participation in physical activities and stimulate socialization Helping to promote conversational skills to our youth at libraries Supporting a variety of hospitals and hospice organizations Participating in outreach events and other community priority activitiesSome of

4 The program benefits are mileage reimbursement, free secondary insurance coverage, and details, contact the RSVP staff: phone 301-265-8486 or e-mail Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)It s time to share your experience!301-546- pgcc | prince george s Community College | Summer 2018 SAGE 1 Table of ConTenTsThree Ways to Register for SAGE classes ..2 Online through Owl Link ..2 In-Person Registration ..3 Mail-in Registration ..3 Trimester Dates for Summer 2018 ..4 No Class Dates for Summer 2018 ..4 General Course Information ..4 Companion classes Course Confirmation Course Capacities Course Cancellations Course Dates InstructorsDisabled Retirees Under 60 Years Old.

5 4 Important Contact Information ..4 SAGE Progra m Other pgcc Key Contact Numbers prince george s County Department of AgingInclement Weather Policy ..4 Matters of Money ..5 Registration Fees Tuition Waiver Tuition for Non-Seniors and Others Payment Refund Policy Supplies, Books, and Lab FeesSeniors Helping Seniors Grants ..5 Disruption of Class ..5 Summer 2018 Indexed List of Courses by Site ..6 Summer 2018 Alphabetical Listing of Courses ..8 How to Read Course List ..9 Registration Form ..16 Summer 2018 Sage ProgramImportant College Registration PolicyThe policy of prince george s Community College is to prohibit enrollment in multiple classes meeting at the same time, on the same day and dates.

6 Students must choose the classes they want to attend and make sure there are no conflicts of time/day/date on the schedules. This may mean registering for a different section of a desired class. Teachers are instructed not to allow students to attend classes for which they are not officially registered. Please be careful to register for all classes but be mindful of others. The SAGE Program is a great value, but please only register for classes that you plan to attend. Age RestrictionAlthough the SAGE Program permits students under 60 years old to pay tuition and participate in some classes , many senior class sites have an age restriction. Therefore, anyone under the age of 60 wanting to enroll in a SAGE class must first get permission from the class site manager to make sure he or she meets the age participation requirements.

7 Some site limitations are listed in the Site Directory on pages 6 SAGE Summer 2018 | prince george s Community College | Ways to Register for SAGE Classes1 Online ThRouGh oWl linkOwl Link is pgcc s online registration system. It is the fastest, safest, easiest, and best way to get the classes you want. You must register no later than one day before class begins. a. Go to the college s home page at B. Click on Owl Link which is in small print at the top of the page. This will take you to Owl Link s MAIN STUDENT: You have never attended a pgcc program or register, follow the steps below. You will be e-mailed an Owl Link Username/ID and temporary password (which you modify to become your permanent password).

8 Please retain them to facilitate all future Owl Link From the MAIN MENU, click on Workforce Development and Cont. Ed. Under Cont. Ed. Registration, click on Enroll and Register for Click on Create a student account. 4. On the Personal Identification screen, fill in all required fields (indicated by an * asterisk). Check the box at the bottom of page. Click On the Confirm Personal Info screen, check the box at the bottom of the page. Click For security, you will receive two separate e-mails: one with your Owl Link Username/ID and another with your temporary Once you have this information, return to MAIN MENU and click LOG IN. Login using the Username/ID and exact password sent to you in your L E RT: You will immediately see the message Your password has expired!

9 Don t panic! This is expected!8. You now have to reset your password. The password you create must have at least 8 (eight) characters which must include at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, and at least one number. You cannot use your username/ID as your password and cannot use recent Once you have successfully logged into Owl Link, you will be returned to the MAIN MENU. Proceed now to section C of these directions to register for your classes . RETURNING STUDENT: You have previously enrolled in any course at pgcc . You will need to LOG IN to Owl Link in order to If you have received a Username/ID and password previously but do not remember your login information, follow the appropriate links on the login screen to retrieve your Username/ID and/or If you have registered for any pgcc classes before but have never received a Username/ID and password, you must contact the Help Desk at 301-546-0637 or e-mail to receive them.

10 You must have your Student ID# available when you contact the Help Desk. If you do not know your Student ID#, call the WDCE Customer Service Desk at 301-546-0159 to request SAGe Team is unable to take phone-in registrations. Please register one of the three ways listed: online, in-person, or by registrants, regardless of age, pay full tuition, a $25 registration fee, and a $10 surcharge, per class, per trimester. (see page 5)Please Insert only the 5-digit synonym number do not fill in any other boxes on this page! Then, click SUBMIT. Insert only the 5-digit synonym number do not fill in any other boxes on this page! Then, click SUBMIT.