Classes
Last updated 01/22/2012
Job Coaching Classes
This class is designed to improve resume-building, cover letter constructions, and interviewing skills. It offers many helpful hints to obtaining a job in today's market. Classes are open to everyone.
Please call FNOW office for more info - (616) 885-9919
New Classes start in March 2012
Gluten/Allergy Free Cooking
Want to learn how to cook and bake gluten and allergy free foods? Attend one of our workshops where you will learn how to prepare a variety of different foods from proven simple and easy recipes. Class size is limited, and reservations are required to attend. Call (616) 885-9919 to reserve your spot. All workshops start at 6:30 PM at the Family Network.
Need to talk with a registered dietitian? We have one on staff now!
Jan 18; G/A Free 102- Chicken/Vegetable Soup; White Bread; Pancakes/Waffles; Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Feb 15; G/A Free 202- Roasted Meat & Vegetables or Chicken/Tuna/Ham Salad; Hamburger Buns; Salad Dressings; Blueberry Buckle.
March 21; G/A Free 302- Casserole/ Cream Soup Mix or Beefy Mac; Muffins/Quick bread; No Bake Cookie; Snicker Doodles/Ginger Snaps.
April 18; G/A Free 402- Chili; Corn Bread/Stuffing; Instant Hot Cocoa; Brownies.
May 16;G/A Free 502-; Lasagna or Enchilada/Taco; Pizza Crust; Trail Mix; Apple Crisp
June 20; Food Challenge-3 different products, from different manufacturers are put to the test for taste and price.
July 18; G/A Free 102- Chicken/Vegetable Soup; White Bread; Pancakes/Waffles; Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Aug 15; G/A Free 202- Roasted Meat & Vegetables or Chicken/Tuna/Ham Salad; Hamburger Buns; Salad Dressings; Blueberry Buckle.
Sept 19; G/A Free 302- Casserole/ Cream Soup Mix or Beefy Mac; Muffins/Quick bread; No Bake Cookie; Snicker Doodles/Ginger Snaps.
Oct 17; G/A Free 402- Chili; Corn Bread/Stuffing; Instant Hot Cocoa; Brownies.
Nov. 21;G/A Free 502-; Lasagna or Enchilada/Taco; Pizza Crust; Trail Mix; Apple Crisp
Dec 12; G/A Samples- Sample new and different gluten& allergy free foods.
Gardening Classes
Spring Garden Series:
Class subjects to be announced.
Monday; April 2, 2012 at 7pm
Monday; April 9, 2012 at 7pm
Monday; April 16, 2012
All classes are at:
Brookside CRC
3600 Kalamazoo SE
Grand Rapids, MI
Computer Fundamental Classes
Classes held at:
St. John Vianney School
4101 Clyde Park Ave. SW
Wyoming, Mich. 49519
Computer Basics I class:
This class is for new computer users.
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Navigating around your computer.
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Internet searches and Google.
Class dates are March 8, 15, 22, and 29th
The cost for this 4 class series is $20.00 total.
Please call Glen Walstra to register @ 616-808-9913 or FNOW @ (616) 885-9919
Class size is limited to 20 people!
Computer Basics II class:
- Navigating around your computer.
- Security on you computer.
- Advanced internet searches and Google.
- Communicating with your computer.
PLEASE NOTE:
We recommend you take Computer Basics I class first.
Times and dates to be announced.
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The following classes are held at Family Network of Wyoming. Please call (616) 885-9919 to register and confirm dates and times for class.
Nutrition Classes
Want to learn to cook delicious, healthy meals while staying on budget? Then attend
one of our free cooking classes where you will learn how to prepare a different entrée from
proven simple and easy recipes.
All workshops start at 1:00pm at Family Network (1029 44th SW, Wyoming). Class size is limited & reservations are required to attend. Call 885-9919 to reserve your slot.
Back to Basics
- Saving Food $$
- Breakfast & Snacks
- Food Labels
- Food Safety
- Veggies, Fruit, & All That's Good For You
Time and date to be announced.
Food Preservation Classes
Although leftovers aren't always your kids' favorite, they are a great way to save money on food. Our food preservation classes will teach you how to properly store and save your leftover food so you can enjoy it later.
- Freezing and Drying
- Hot Water Bath Canning
Times and dates to be announced.
Lunch and Learn
Each month MSU presents a nutrition topic to members of the community that serve food stamp eligible individuals. This series is meant to be a "train the trainer" session, designed for those who want to share sound nutrition information with their clients.
All sessions start at 12:30 p.m. at Family Network (1029 44th st. SW Wyoming)
Lunch is provided, Call 885-9919 to reserve your spot
Dates and times can be found on the events page
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Budget Classes
Class times and dates to be announced.
Individual and family budget counseling is available. Call FNOW at 885-9919 to request counseling.
Emergency questions? Call 885-9919.
Learn how to manage your money GOD's way.
This is an accelerated two-session class, one evening a week for about ninety minutes each. The first week you will be gathering information and learning where to plug it into a beginning budget. The second week will teach you how to tweaking your spending habits, learn the tricks and traps of budgeting, creating a basic get out of debt plan, and answering your questions.
WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS
1. A list of your bills
Things like utilities, rent/mortgage payments, food, insurance, trash, phone, gasoline, childcare, entertainment, cable, laundry, prescriptions, and gifts.
You can download a 'Monthly Income and Expenses' form at www.crown.org, click on the 'Financial and Career Tools' tab, then scroll down to 'Financial Forms & Downloads' arrow.
2. A list of your loans
Personal loans, credit cards, school loans, car loans, home improvement loans.
Download the 'Debt list' form
3. A list of other bills
Things that are paid once or twice a year like car or life insurance & license fees.
4. A list of your income
The last few pay stubs will come in handy.
5. Start tracking your spending
Using the '30 Day Diary'. List everything that spend money on. Write down the date and amount you spent no matter how big or small.
To gain a more in depth knowledge about budget spending plans and how to get off of the credit marry-go-round, I suggest you read "The Financial Planning Workbook" by Larry Burkett; or "Financial Peace" by Dave Ramsey.
CONTACT AND RESOURCES PAGE
PROVIDER
Family Network of Wyoming
1029 44th Street SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
Phone (616) 885-9919 // Fax (616) 885-1062
Office hours are Monday–Thursday 10am–5:30pm
Friday by appointment
Host
Brian Hepp
Crown Financial Ministries Certified Budget Councilor
Phone - (616) 885-9919
Click here to e-mail me at confernorth@iserv.net
Instant Message - Red1974Duster (evenings and weekends)
Click here to go to my web site - www.theinfopage.net
You can download forms and other information on budgeting.
Resources
Crown Financial Ministries:
www.crown.org
Where you can download forms and other information on budgeting.
Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University:
www.daveramsey.com
Getting started with Dave Ramsey:
Click for information on budgeting and debt reduction.
DOWNLOADABLE BUDGET FORMS
Interactive Excel Spreadsheets are currently unavailable. Please visit our sister web site - The Info Page.net/Basicinvesting.html and select 'Downloadable Budget Forms' from the page index.
· List Of Debts
· Monthly Income And Expense Page
· Monthly Income and Expense Directions
· Paid Every Other Week Budget Page - Pay Then Bills
· Paid Every Other Week Budget Page - 1 Bill Then Pay
· Paid Every Other Week Budget Page - 2 Bills Then Pay
· Paid Weekly Budget Page - Bills Then Pay
· Paid Weekly Budget Page - Pay Then Bills
· Instructions For Monthly Budget Pages
Crown Financial Ministries Forms in PDF Format
Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps to get you from poverty to Wealth!
Visit our Sister web site - The Info Page.net
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