Central Texas College Continuing Education Department will offer a variety of music and retirement planning classes this month.

Registration is under way for the following classes.

Retirement Planning Today: This course takes an aggressive approach to retirement planning and includes quick, individual exercises to help start one thinking about non-financial retirement issues. Class will meet Oct. 21, 6:30- 9:30 p.m. Cost is $24.

Investment Basics -- Beyond Budgeting: Learn how to be a smart money manager. This easyto understand class includes investment topics such as cash management, tracking cash flow, basic investment terminology and concepts involving stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Class will meet Oct. 21, 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Cost is $14.

Piano: This group class is for beginners who have little or no piano experience. It focuses on keyboard, improvisation and note reading for those ages 13 to adult. Class meets Tuesdays, Oct. 21 to Dec. 2, 5:30- 6:30 p.m. Class for 5- to 12-year-olds meets Oct. 18- Nov. 22, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost for either class is $89.

Strictly Classical (ages 12- adult): Learn standard classical guitar techniques. Class will focus on learning how to hold the guitar, hand positions, reading music, music theory and repertoire. Class will meet Tuesdays, Oct. 21 to Nov. 25, 6- 7 p.m. Cost is $89.

String Instrument Maintenance (ages 12- adult): Learn how to properly clean, adjust and maintain a string instrument. Instruction includes string selection, troubleshooting, setting of harmonies and neck adjustment. Class will meet Tuesdays, Oct. 21 to Nov. 25, 7:15- 8:15 p.m. Cost is $89.

Guitar (ages 7-12): Learn important concepts for beginning acoustic, folk and bass guitar players. Class covers tuning, note names, chords, scales and various guitar techniques such as rock, blues, R&B, classical and folk. Class meets Mondays, Oct. 20- Nov. 24, 6- 7 p.m. Cost is $89.

Car Maintenance Basics: Learn how to care for the interior and exterior of a car, check tire pressure, fluid levels and other basic car upkeep tips. Class meets Oct. 18, 9- 11 a.m. Cost is $14.

Water Aerobics (for lifelong learners): Class is intended for those 50 years of age and up. It is a fun workout with easy-to-follow exercise routines to improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility and strength. Class will gather Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 21 to Dec. 4, 9- 10 a.m. Cost is $36.

Grammar and Writing Review: Discover the basic elements of grammar in this class that covers nouns, pronouns, verbs, modifiers, prepositions, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure and more. Class will meet Mondays, Oct. 20 to Nov. 24, 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Cost is $36.

To register for these and other non-credit courses, call (254) 526- 1586.

A complete course schedule is available online at www.ctcd.edu/ ce.