This introductory course is designed for individuals who are new to Microsoft Word or want to strengthen their foundational skills. Participants will learn how to create, edit, and format professional-looking documents with ease. Key topics include:

-Navigating the Word interface and ribbon

-Creating and saving documents

-Formatting text and paragraphs (fonts, alignment, spacing)

-Using bullet points, numbering, and indentation

-Inserting images, tables, and simple graphics

-Setting margins, line spacing, and page layout options

-Proofing tools like spell check and word count

-Printing and sharing documents

By the end of the class, participants will be comfortable using Microsoft Word to produce letters, resumes, flyers, and other basic documents with confidence

This two-part class will be held on Tuesday, September 16 and Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 4p-7p at the Corry Higher Education Council. The cost to register is $45. To register for the class, please visit the Corry Hi-Ed website at www.corryhied.org or call 814-664-9405. 

Presented by the Autism Society of Northwestern PA, Executive Director Tish Barlett offers an informative and insightful training session. This is an intermediate training for those who have a basic understanding of Autism and are ready to deepen their knowledge. This session builds on the principles introduced in Autism 101, diving further into communication differences, emotional regulation, sensory strategies, and behavior support techniques. Ideal for parents, educators, and professionals looking to create more supportive environments, Autism 102 provides a space to ask questions, share experiences, and access community resources that enhance long-term support across the lifespan. Join us to increase your knowledge, understanding, and ability to make a positive difference in the lives of those with Autism.

The free training will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 6p-7:30p at the Corry Higher Education Council. To register, please visit www.corryhied.org or call 814.664.9405. 

Presented by PSU Extension Master Gardener, Linda Fleming. Ever wonder what happens to your banana peels, coffee grounds, or garden clippings after they hit the trash? In this lively and interactive presentation, we’ll dig into the dirty (and delightful) world of composting — nature’s original recycling system. Learn how to turn everyday waste into nutrient-rich soil, reduce your carbon footprint, and give your plants a boost, all while keeping tons of trash out of landfills.

Whether you're a green-thumbed gardener or just compost-curious, this session will equip you with the know-how to start composting at home, school, or in your community. Let’s turn garbage into gold — one banana peel at a time!

The presentation will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 6p-7p at the Corry Hi-Ed. The cost to register is $15. To register for the presentation, please visit the Corry Hi-Ed website www.corryhied.org or call 814-664-9405.

Experience the joys of fluid art. Participants will learn about the various technique’s fluid art has to offer (straight pours, ring pours, marble pours, blooms, swipes, chain pulls and more). The instructor will discuss and sort out the confusion in pouring mediums while learning how to mix the paints. The instructor will talk about how different paint consistencies are implemented for each technique. Participants will learn all the ways to create functional art using fluid art to make things like coasters, jewelry, jewelry boxes, clocks, lazy Susan’s, and more. Then participants will get to create their own one-of-a-kind masterpiece using one of the techniques discussed. Paintings will need to stay at the Corry Hi-Ed until they dry. It can take up to 4-5 days but usually dries within a day or 2. Participants will be informed when their pieces are ready for pickup. Painting can go home when wet, if needed, but it’s at participant's own risk of damage to the painting during transport.

This workshop will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 5p-7p at the Corry Hi-Ed. The cost to register is $60 and includes all materials. Pre-registration is required.

*Must be 13 or older to participate. Minors must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the class. 

Join us in another civic-directed conversation at the Corry Higher Education Council to have a non-partisan, objective discussion highlighting Executive Orders and the current political climate most impacting the nation. Dr. Jeffrey Bloodworth of Gannon University will be objectively answering questions on the meaning and implications of recent political actions. Ask questions and gain insight into the changing political landscape in a judgement-free, non-partisan space that relies on civics and facts to explain current executive orders and current political topics as they happen. If you have questions about current executive orders that you would like addressed during the discussion, please email them ahead of time to kdahl@corryhied.org. 

This discussion will take place on Monday, September 22, 2025, from 6p – 7p at the Corry Hi-Ed, and will be a part of monthly discussions regarding executive orders and political climate. This is a free event to attend, but pre-registration is required by calling 814-664-9405 or going online to www.corryhied.org. Future dates will be announced soon!

Jeff Bloodworth is a writer & professor of American political history in the School of Public Service & Global Affairs at Gannon University (Erie, PA). He has published widely on post-1960s liberalism and conservatism. He is currently midway through a biography of Speaker Carl Albert, who presided as Majority Leader during the 1960s and as Speaker during Watergate. Heartland Liberal is under contract with the University of Oklahoma Press.

Presented by GECAC, learn to make DIY flyers and invitations using Canva.

The workshop will be held at the Corry Higher Educations Council on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 1p-2p. The workshop is free to attend, but pre-registration is required by calling the Hi-Ed at 814-664-9405 or visiting the Hi-Ed website at www.corryhied.org. Participants will be required to complete a short form for GECAC, and be required to complete and pre- and post-assessment for the Corry Hi-Ed. All forms will be provided to participants at the beginning of the class. 

This class taught by a registered dietitian and nutritionist who will provide a base knowledge of healthy eating through carbohydrate control for those diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes, or for those who would like to learn more about the topic. The free class will be held at the Corry Higher Education Council on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 5p-6:30p. Pre-registration is required by calling 814-664-9405 or visiting www.corryhied.org 

Angela Pizer is a Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist, Certified Dietary Manager who has worked in the healthcare field for over 30 years. She currently works with patients by providing Medical Nutrition Therapy for a number of medical issues/concerns. 

Owner/Manager Training is offered and required by the PA Liquor Control Board as part of the Responsible Alcohol Management Program (RAMP), which focuses on those individuals most responsible for determining daily operations and policies of the licensed establishment — the owner and manager.  Complete training requirements and licensing information can be found on lcb.pa.gov. This local training session will be offered on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Corry Higher Education Council. All sessions are free and require registration on the PLCB website at https://www.lcb.pa.gov