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Ridgefield Continuing Education

email address: ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com

 

PDF Brochures:

Download Spring to Summer 2013 PDF Brochure. - Covers classes starting in April, May, June, July, and August.

Website Course Schedule:

The Spring/Summer 2013 Course Schedule has been updated to display current and future courses, including the new classes in the Spring to Summer Brochure. Click the topic button on Course Index (at left) to browse our detailed course information or Download a PDF brochure per above.

Suggest New Classes - fill out our interest survey.

You can start registering now!

ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED ~ the sooner the better! Classes start at various times year round. Call (203) 431-2812 or click Sign Me Up! for registration information. For over 30 years Ridgefield Continuing Education has provided courses that contribute to people’s employment, wellness, practical skills, and enrichment. Our programs are funded solely by course tuition and we thank the Ridgefield and nearby residents who enroll in our programs for their support. We offer several hundred courses annually. These courses include computers, photography, real estate, house and garden, fitness, wellness, art, knitting, history, and many more topics. These courses are available to people age 18 and older that live in Ridgefield and neighboring communities. Please browse our course selection and let us know if you have any suggestions.The Continuing Education office is in the Venus Municipal Building (use the RVNA entrance off Governor St., across from the Police Station). This location houses the Continuing Education office, all day classes, and all day and evening computer classes, and some of the other evening classes. Evening classes are located in several school buildings.
• Thank you to the Ridgefield Public Schools and the Town of Ridgefield for providing our facility space.
• Thank you to both Sylvia Sturges and Tom Bruno for the beautiful photos for our cover.
• Please do not bring any food, particularly peanuts, nuts, or products containing nuts to class.
• Please mark dates, time, and location on your calendar. Date and location changes will be updated on the web site and students will be notified.

Please call (203) 431-2812 or email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com if you have any questions. Thank you for your participation and consideration.

Peggy Bruno
Director of Adult Education

WEATHER AND LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

If the weather is bad and there is no weather message here, try www.ridgefield.org . The information will be on the main page. If the weather gets bad after the close of school, check here, the radio, and (203) 431-2812 for a messge. Thank you.

When Ridgefield Schools are Closed, Continuing Education Classes are Postponed for both day and evening, regardless of location. Please attend your next scheduled class. A makeup session will be added to the end of the session and will be posted with that course description on this web site.

When Ridgefield Schools have an Early Dismissal, Continuing Education Classes that start at 1:00 p.m. (for both afternoon and evening) or later are Postponed to the next class. Please attend your next scheduled class. A makeup session will be added to the end of the session and will be posted with that course description on this web site.When Ridgefield Schools have a Delayed Opening, Continuing Education classes that start before 11:00 a.m. are postponed. Please attend your next scheduled class. A makeup session will be added to the end of the session and will be posted with that course description on this web site. Classes starting at 11:00 a.m. or later will proceed as scheduled.

To Reach Us

To reach us - feel free to contact us anytime. If you reach an answering machine, please leave a detailed message. We're either on another line or teaching a class and will contact you as soon as possible. You may send us feedback at any time.  Fill out our Survey and either Email, Fax, Mail, or Phone it to us.

Telephone (with message machine available 24 hours per day)
(203) 431-2812
FAX (24 hours per day)
(203) 431-2812 - do not start your fax until the outgoing message is complete and the fax tone starts.
Postal address - note the office IS NOT at this location.
Adult Education, 70 Prospect Street, Ridgefield, CT  06877
In-Person Office Location
Continuing Education, Venus Bldg. - 2nd floor. Located at the corner of East Ridge and Governor Street. Enter at the Governor St. entrance opposite the Police Station. If you are using a GPS, the address is 90 East Ridge, but you MUST park and enter at the Governor St. entrance.
Electronic mail (copy this email address into your email if clicking on it does not activate your email)
ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Ridgefield Public Schools are committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. Inquiries regarding the District’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to:

Karen Dewing
Title IX Coordinator
Ridgefield Public Schools
70 Prospect Street
Ridgefield, CT 06877

203-431-2800
kdewing@ridgefield.org