Cajun Roux & Crawfish Etouffee

Yum !!   Edwina Klepac showed us how to make a basic roux and use it as the basis for Crawfish Etouffee.  Needless to say that one of the best things about our neighbor state Louisiana is their wonderful flavorful food.

Roux & Creole Boiled Rice - Click Here
Crawfish Etouffee - Click Here

Rummikub

There's a new game on campus and it's called Rummikub.  If you like to play games and socialize with your ALL friends, join the Rummikub game on Thursday afternoons in the cafeteria from 2:00-4:00.  Fred Teoh, and his volunteers John Renola and Mary Hosking, will help you learn the game.  Keep those brain cells firing.  Read the Rummikub Rules - Click Here

Balance, Gait, Posture, Back Comfort

Louise Stiedle Hayes, Ph.D. presented a great program on Balance, Gait, Posture and how it affects Back Comfort.  The old song of "this bone connected to the next bone" is so true.....everything is connected.  When one thing is not working properly, it affects other things. You need good posture to stabilize your body.  Review Louise's information to learn more.  She will be back with us for another class on "Stop Stress" on Monday, October 29th at 10:00....so mark your calendar.
Presentation Info - Click Here

Campus Orientation

Now you have joined ALL, Cheryl LeJune explained many additional benefits of being on campus.  From the Arts Center to the library to special events throughout the year, there is plenty to keep you entertained while visiting LSC-CyFair.  If you want some things to do, there are also many volunteer opportunities available on campus. 

The class presentation is here.

Advisory Committee Minutes - August 2012

The August Advisory Committee Meeting was primarily a discussion on the upcoming Fall Registration scheduled for September 8th, 9:00-12:00.  As in the past, registration will be in the college Conference Center.  This is when members turn in their completed registration forms and pay the annual membership fee of $20.....this covers the time period of September 1st through August 31st.  Members will also be able to sign up for many educational and fun classes offered by the ALL program.  Fall class schedules were mailed to current ALL members several weeks ago.  Additional schedules will be available at Registration.  Hope to see you at Registration.....however, if you cannot attend on Saturday, August 8th, you will be able to register in the CASA building later.  Click on the following link to learn more.  You can view the Fall 2012 ALL Class Schedule by clicking the link on the right side of the page.  http://www.lonestar.edu/cyfair-all.htm

Advisory Committee Minutes - July 2012

The ALL Advisory Committee did not meet in June....but did meet July 15th as noted in the attached summary.   Between scorching HOT weather and buckets of rain, we hope that your summer has been a good one.  The Fall Semester will start with our Fall Registration event on Saturday, September 8th from 9:00-12:00.  Remember that your annual ALL Membership runs concurrent with the school year from September through August.  That means that we will collect the $20 membership fee at this Fall Registration.....by cash, credit card or check payable to LSC-CyFair.  Payment for bus trips and/or class fees must be paid by cash or check (no credit cards) on the day of registration.  That means that you may need to bring several checks with you on Registration day.  Note that the Fall Class Schedule is now posted on the college website and there is also a link on the right side of this blog.

See you soon.....back on campus.

July Minutes - Click Here

Fall 2012 Class Schedule - Click Here

Teaching English with the Peace Corps

Are you in for an adventure?  Melissa West shared her experiences in Azerbaijan with the Peace Corps.  She taught English for two years in the local school and had lots to share about her daily life. From the school, to shopping, to watching World Cup soccer, we heard some great stories about her time in country.  She also let us know about the process for joining the Peace Corps and shared with us some interesting tidbits from the more mature volunteers.  The Peace Corps website and other information are given in Melissa's notes here.

Looking for Energy Savings?

In this informative class, James Carter and Christian Evans of GreenStreet Energy, a local Cypress company, presented information on ways to save energy.  We learned where to look for savings and what some of the options are to help us save money on our monthly bills and be more comfortable in our homes, especially during the hot summer months.  Also, we learned about tax incentives available for using green technology.

Advisory Committee Minutes - May 2012

      The Spring classes are over and done and the Focus Day "It's a Small World" was a great success with five countries represented.
       Summer Registration will start Monday morning May, 21st in the CASA building. You will be able to sign up for the Summer Bus Trips, Beginner Mah Jongg and Build-A-Birdhouse class.
May Minutes - click here

Focus Day - It's a Small World

We presented our fifth Focus Day based on the theme "It's A Small World."  Speakers from Indonesia, Japan, Senegal, Switzerland and Turkey's Consulate-Generals shared their culture, food, dress, and history with us. We were invited to visit their Consulate offices in Houston and look for any of their events to learn more. It was a very informative day and greatly appreciated by ALL.  

Contact information for the speakers - click here.
Turkey's Vice Consul generously gave us her presentation to view - click here.