Late Summer 2010 Interim Classes
Summer 2010 classes starting July 6 thru August 20.
Make the best use of your valuable time by attending professional development and personal enrichment courses through Oakton’s Alliance for Lifelong Learning and Business Institute.
For more information call 847.982.9888, press 3.
Which Term? When registering online, you need to know which term your class is in. Here is how to tell: Fall classes have a -0 in the course code (e.g., ART C79-04). Summer classes have a -3 in the course code (e.g., ART C79-31). In addition, Fall CRN numbers begin with 6, (e.g., CRN 62081). Summer CRN numbers begin with 5 (e.g., CRN 50543). Please do not put Fall and Summer classes on the same registration form!
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Creative Arts
Cooking with the Chefs
Home and Garden
Job Search
Personal Enhancement
Professional Enhancement
Tech Trends
Wellness and Leisure
World Languages
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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Continue to improve your English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills this spring at these locations. Daytime and evening classes are available. Call 847-635-1426 for more information.
Intensive Three-Week ESL Classes
Offered between semesters, these interim courses provide students with an optimal learning experience before the start of a new semester. Classes are held Monday through Thursday. Courses are offered at both the Skokie and Des Plaines campuses.
IMPROVE YOUR
PRONUNCIATION FEE: $150 (12 sessions)
July 26-August 12 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
This is an essential class for any intermediate non-native English speaker. Reduce your accent! Learn subtle differences between English and your native language. Improve speaking to be more clearly understood by native American English speakers.
COMPOSITION FOR INTERMEDIATE
ESL STUDENTS FEE: $90 (6 sessions)
July 26-August 3; August 4-12
6:30-10 p.m.
Learn how to put your thoughts on paper in English. Step-by-step exercises help you develop better paragraphs and essays, and prepare intermediate students for the writing portion of the TOEFL exam.
CONVERSATION I FEE: $120 (11 sessions)
July 26-August 11 9-11:30 a.m.
Great class for non-native English speakers with limited conversational ability.
CONVERSATION II FEE: $120 (11 sessions)
July 26-August 11 9-11:30 a.m.
Non-native English speakers with basic conversational skills will learn to communicate with greater fluency and accuracy.
TOEFL PREP FEE: $120 (6 sessions)
July 26-August 3; August 4-12
6:30-10 p.m.
Colleges and professional accrediting agencies require non-native speakers to pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Prepare for the TOEFL with timed practice sessions on sample TOEFL tests and representative language problems.
INTENSIVE GRAMMAR REVIEW FEE: $90 (6 sessions)
July 26-August 3; August -12
6:30-10 p.m.
Learn to speak and write better by improving English grammar knowledge. For intermediate ESL students.
INTENSIVE ESL (ALL SKILLS) FEE: $210 (12 sessions)
July 26-August 12
9 a.m.-1 p.m., or 6-10 p.m.
Intermediate level ESL students will further develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Pre-registration and placement test required. Call 847-635-1426 to schedule test.
CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH PRACTICE FEE: $90 (7 sessions)
July 26-August 3; August 4-12
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The ultimate conversation class for intermediate ESL students. Improve listening and speaking skills.
TUITION-CHARGE ESL CLASSES
Note: Tuition fees are subject to changes in state funding.
CONVERSATION I FEE: $120 (12 sessions)
COM A21-32, OC/SK, 6 Tue./Thu., 7/6, 9:15-11:45 am
COM A21-33, OC/SK, 6 Tue./Thu., 7/6, 7:15-9:45 pm
COVERSATION II FEE: $120 (12 sessions)
COM A22-32, OC/SK, 6 Tue./Thu., 7/6, 9:15-11:45 am
COM A22-33, OC/SK, 6 Tue./Thu., 7/6, 7:15-9:45 pm
CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH PRACTICE FEE: $90 (7 sessions)
COM A50-33, OC/SK, 7 Tue., 7/6, 7-10 pm
PRACTICAL READING AND WRITING
SKILLS FEE: $90 (7 sessions)
COM A53-32, OC/SK, 7 Thu., 7/8, 9 am-12 pm
COM A53-33, OC/SK, 7 Tue., 7/6, 7-10 pm
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COMMUNITY EDUCATION
CREATIVE ARTS
MOSAICS FEE: $150
Learn about the application of materials. Bring rotary tile nippers, and an appropriate item to mosaic, such as a 10-inch terra cotta flower
pot, or item with a rigid surface. All other materials are provided.
ART C61-31, ETHS, 3 Tue., 7/6, 7-9:30 pm, Davis CRN 50026
DECIPHER YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA FEE: $19
Bring your digital camera and walk out of class two hours later knowing not just how to use it, but how to get the most out of it. You’ll learn the basics as well as some handy tips and tricks. No senior discount.
ART C79-31, OC/SK, 1 Mon., 8/2, 7-9:30 pm, Duda - CRN 50543
ART C79-32, OC/DP, 1 Mon., 8/9, 7-9:30 pm, Duda - CRN 50544
PHOTOSHOP FEE: $19
Designed to introduce the amateur photographer to the world of PhotoShop. Image enhancement, layering, tools, levels, file size, and reading a histogram will be demonstrated. Proper camera exposure also will be discussed. No senior discount.
ART E01-31, OC/SK, 1 Tue., 8/3, 7-9:30 pm, Duda - CRN 50598
ART E01-32, OC/DP, 1 Tue., 8/10, 7-9:30 pm, Duda - CRN 50599
LIGHTROOM FEE: $19
Lightroom is program that can make shooting digital photography much easier. Use of the histogram, adding metadata, color correction, and exposure corrections will be demonstrated. Importing of raw and jpeg files, converting and exporting will also be shown. No senior discount.
ART E04-31, OC/SK, 1 Wed., 8/4, 7-9:30 pm, Duda - CRN 50535
ART E04-32, OC/DP, 1 Wed., 8/11, 7-9:30 pm, Duda - CRN 50536
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COOKING WITH THE CHEFS
The Backyard Barbecue Store
1147 Greenleaf Ave., Wilmette
At the Backyard Barbecue Store, they are passionate about bringing customers the very best in barbecue grills, accessories, and outdoor furniture. This dedication to excellence pervades everything the store stands for—and over the years, it has become justly famous for its wonderful barbecue classes! These classes are taught by recognized professionals who are enthusiastic about sharing their delicious expertise. Classes include very generous tastings with appropriate beverages and side dishes. Senior discount does not apply.
PIZZA ON THE GRILL FEE: $39
Try something new! Pizza was invented in a wood-fired oven, so why bake it in a pan? Grilled pizza is the best you’ll ever eat. After this class you’ll never order takeout again! Class held at the Backyard Barbecue Store. No senior discount.
HEC E29-31, BBAR, 1 Thu., 8/12, 7-9 pm - CRN 50597
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HOME AND GARDENING
Green Thumb Gardening Series
GARDENING ON YOUR BALCONY FEE: $25
Make your apartment or condo balcony bloom! Learn what type of plants and flowers to use for your balcony exposure and your personal color preferences. Additional tricks to types of pots, multi-leveling, watering and fertilizing make your ideas come to life.
HEC T01-31, OC/DP, 1 Tue., 8/3, 10-11:30 am - CRN 50606
HEC T01-32, OC/DP, 1 Tue., 8/3, 6-7:30 pm - CRN 50607
LET IT GO / LET IT GROW: PLANNING EASY GARDENS FEE: $25
Want a garden, but your lifestyle doesn’t permit daily maintenance? Learn about what plants and flowers are low maintenance, but will offer a beautiful array of varied color and image for your garden….no matter what size or location. Included is an overview of minimal maintenance requirement schedules.
HEC T02-31, OC/DP, 1 Tue., 8/10, 10-11:30 am - CRN 50605
HEC T02-32, OC/DP, 1 Tue., 8/10, 6-7:30 am - CRN 50635
SURVIVAL OF THE PLANTS: PREPARING FOR WINTER FEE: $25
Wondering which plants can survive winter, which can go inside, and how to go about keeping the soil rich for the next growing season? This course has preservation tips; suggestions for plantings that will survive Chicago winters; and examination of students’ personal garden needs.
HEC T03-31, OC/DP, 1 Tue., 8/17, 10-11:30 am - CRN 50603
HEC T03-32, OC/DP, 1 Tue., 8/17, 6-7:30 pm - CRN 50604
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PERSONAL ENCHANCEMENT
BRAIN GYM® FEE: $18
Forget something? Trouble concentrating? Want to overcome barriers to accomplishing tasks? Brain Gym® can help. This program is used worldwide to help people improve their abilities in remembering, concentrating, organizing, writing, reading, relaxing and overcoming learning challenges. Brain Gym® also helps individuals develop their brain’s neural pathways through targeted movements and physical activities. The instructor is a Certified Brain Gym® Instructor who has taught this class throughout Illinois. Note: Bring plenty of drinking water and wear comfortable clothing.
HEA E63-31, OC/SK, 1 Tue., 8/10, 10-11:30 am, Bednarz CRN 50558
HEA E63-32, OC/DP, 1 Wed., 8/18, 5:30-7 pm, Bednarz CRN 50559
LOUISE HAYS HEAL YOURSELF, HEAL YOUR LIFE FEE: $215
This powerful 2-day workshop based on the philosophy of Louise L. Hay, identifies negative beliefs that are self-limiting in order to learn transformational techniques to go beyond them. Join Deborah Todd, licensed Louise Hay certified Heal Your Life® teacher, for an experiential workshop which on Day 1 will focus on the mind/body connection, your inner child and mirror work. Using affirmations, visualizations and other techniques, participants will experience transformation as they heal the past and allow barriers to dissolve. Every area of life can be improved with this workshop: relationships, health, career, and prosperity. Day 2 deepens your first day experience by expanding your awareness and healing in an experiential releasing of old emotions, exploring the power of family healing, forgiveness, and the practice of loving yourself in a personal affirmation story creation. (12 CEUs/CEs) No senior discount.
PSY B46-31, OC/SK, 1 Thu./Fri., 8/19, 9 am-4 pm, Harris CRN 50551
EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE FEE: $120
Learn a variety of simple and advanced techniques to release unwanted emotions (fear, anger, anxiety, frustration, sadness etc.), addictive cravings, as well as trouble losing weight and/or keeping it off, physical tension/pain, relationship problems and more. Learn to release these stresses in minutes or hours rather than days or weeks.No senior discount. (6 CEUs/CEs)
HEA C12-31, OC/DP, 1 Fri., 8/20, 9 am-4 pm, Harris CRN 50552
CHINESE HEALTH BALLS FEE: $75
Learn the history and 10 basic exercises of Chinese Health Balls to assist with relaxation, hand dexterity, Carpel Tunnel, Arthritis, joint strain, circulation etc. They also help keep your brain alert and active potentially staving off mental decline as we age. Join John Robertson for this unique and worthwhile workshop (tuition includes your own set of Chinese Health Balls.) (4 CEUs/CEs) No senior discount.
HEA E44-31, OC/SK, 1 Thu., 8/19, 8 am-12:30 pm, Harris CRN 50553
COMMUNICATING WITH ANIMALS FEE: $150
Join animal communicator Carol Schultz during this skill-building, experiential workshop, as she assists you in unveiling for yourself the true identity of animals. Learn to experience their messages through telepathic/intuitive communication. Begin to understand an animal's behavior, viewpoint, needs, and feelings and enhance your relationship with other species, creating more harmony in your life. (7 CEUs/CEs)
REC S39-31, OC/SK, 1 Mon., 8/9, 9 am-5 pm, Harris CRN 50554
QUANTUM-TOUCH® FEE: $30
Quantum-Touch is a method of natural healing that works with the Life Force Energy (LFE) of the body to promote optimal wellness. Life Force Energy, also known as “chi” in Chinese and “prana” in Sanskrit, is the flow of energy that sustains all living beings. Quantum-Touch teaches us how to focus, amplify, and direct this energy, for a wide range of benefits with surprising and often extraordinary results. (2 CEUs/CEs) No senior discount.
PSY X02-31, OC/DP, 1 Thu., 8/19, 9-11 am, Harris CRN 50560
LABYRINTHS FOR MEDITATION AND RELAXATION FEE: $48
Learn about the history and powerful effects behind these ancient mind-body-spirit pathways that are found at hospitals, rehab and community centers, churches, schools/colleges, corporations, and homes throughout North America. Discover how labyrinths enhance your relaxation, creativity and spirituality by experiencing both a walking labyrinth and finger labyrinth designs. No senior discount.
PHL E23-31, OC/DP, 1 Wed., 8/18, 6-9 pm CRN 50561
RELAXATION, MEDITATION AND BEYOND FEE: $75
Learn simple, fast and very effective relaxation and meditation techniques from author and seasoned instructor Neal Harris. Also receive practices for learning forgiveness as well as improving concentration, listening and memory. No senior discount.
PSY C26-31, OC/DP, 1 Thu., 8/19, 12-4:30 pm, Harris CRN 50547
TIBETAN ENERGY YOGA/MEDITATION FEE: $30
This workshop promotes a healthy and harmonious flow to your energy system through eight exercises that focus primarily on breathing techniques. Each of the eight exercises has three phases: the first stage is called filing up (or inhaling deeply), the second is holding (or meditating), and the third is grounding (or releasing). The last of these three encourages an external release through vocalization. (2 CEs/CEUs) No senior discount.
PSY C40-31, OC/DP, 1 Tue., 8/10, 8-10 am, Harris CRN 50548
PSY C40-32, OC/DP, 1 Wed., 8/11, 6-8 pm, Harris CRN 50555
MINDFUL DRUMMING FEE: $75
Explore the benefits of drumming as a way to reduce stress, communicate feeling, build community and honor ourselves and others in a way that is fun and non-threatening. Drums will be provided for use and no experience is necessary. Through interactive exercises, learn to use the drum. Experience how the power of the drum circle creates a sense of community and well-being. Many nursing homes, hospitals and even corporations are using drum circles to prevent employee burn-out, promote teambuilding, and increase well-being. (4 CEUs/CEs). No senior discount.
MUS S49-31, OC/SK, 1 Fri., 8/13, 12-4:30 pm, Harris CRN 50549
MUS S49-32, OC/SK, 1 Fri., 8/13, 6-9 pm pm, Harris CRN 50550
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PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT
GET THAT JOB –
PRESENT YOURSELF WITH CONFIDENCE! FEE: $50
Learn
how to make a dynamic first impression with your appearance, your body
language, your voice and speaking style. If you’re interviewing for
that new job, transitioning or want to refresh your presentation
skills, this course is for you. Also, see how to polish your “front of
the room” skills when making presentations at work. Discover effective
platform mechanics and powerful presentation techniques so that people
will listen to you, respect you, and take action from your words.
BUS C06-31, OC/SK, 1 Wed., 8/4, 6-9 pm, Emma-Urban CRN50556
BUS C06-32, OC/DP, 1 Wed., 8/18, 6-9 pm, Emma-Urban CRN 50557
BARTENDING CERTIFICATION FEE: $525
This program will provide students with an understanding of the duties, skills, responsibilities and obligations of bartending. Focus is on hands-on training. Students (21 and over) who score at least 80 percent on written and practical exams will receive a certificate verifying their eligibility for employment as bartenders. Graduates also may qualify for job placements. Classes are held at ABC Bartending School, located at 1699 Wall Street, Mt. Prospect, IL.
BAR T01-32, ABC, 1 Mon.-Fri., 7/12-16, 9 am-5 pm CRN 50032
BAR T01-34, ABC, 2 Mon.-Fri., 7/19-30, 9 am-1 pm CRN 50034
BAR T01-37, ABC, 2 Mon.-Thu., 7/12-27, 6-10 pm CRN 50037
BASSET TRAINING FEE: $50
BASSET (Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training) meets the State of Illinois requirements to satisfy municipal codes for employment or liquor license procurement. The physical properties of alcohol; customer prevention and intervention techniques; state statutes and local ordinances; DUI laws; proper identification techniques; police and paramedic recommendations; dram shop laws; civil and criminal liabilities; alcoholism; and victim rights will be covered. Training provided through Advance Design Concepts, Inc., an Illinois- licensed BASSET provider. All training materials are included in fee. Training location: Holiday Inn, 3405 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008.
BAS S01-33, 1 Sun., 7/25, 11 am-6 pm CRN 50030
TELEPHONE POWER AND THE ART OF VOICE MAIL FEE: $50
Learn how to use your phone and voice mail more effectively. Proper phone and voice mail techniques can add to your productivity and success. Course fee includes supplementary materials.
COM S65-31, OC/SK, 1 Thu., 7/15, 6-9 pm, Emma-Urban CRN 50022
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TECH TRENDS
FACEBOOK: GETTING STARTED FEE: $10
You will learn about exploring Facebook, inviting friends, friend etiquette, groups, fan pages, sharing links, photos, privacy, and much more. No senior discount.
DAT E13-31, OC/SK, 1 Thu., 8/5, 7-9 pm, Khurana CRN 50388
ADVANCED FACEBOOK FEE: $10
Go beyond the basics! Learn to add links, upload photos and videos, create events, and third party applications. Business profiles/fan pages will be covered, including advertising. Advanced privacy issues will be included. You must already have a Facebook account! No senior discount.
DAT E17-31, OC/SK, 1 Thu., 8/12, 7-9 pm, Khurana CRN 50387
DYNAMITE GOOGLE TOOLS FEE: $10
You’ll learn about the hidden gems in Google’s toolbox, and how to use them. Google has tools to do almost everything – create blogs and podcasts, organize and edit your digital photos, create documents and spreadsheets online, and more – all for free!. No senior discount.
DAT E08-31, OC/SK, 3 Wed., 8/4, 7-8:30 pm, Khurana - CRN 50389
JOB SEARCH
WRITING DIRECTED AND EFFECTIVE RESUMES FEE: $25
Looking for that job and need to get the interview? How you design you resume, in both content and style can determine the impression you make, and if you are invited for an interview. This class will teach you how to design your resume, and what style of resume is most effective for the varied positions to which you may be applying.
COM 42-31, OC/DP, 1 Mon./Wed, 8/2, 6:30-9 pm, Smythe -
CRN 50602
INTERVIEW INSTRUCTION AND PRACTICE FEE: $25
A good interview is essential to landing a good job. The interview is too important to “go in cold.” This class will take you through what to ask the employer prior to the interview; how to prepare for the interview, both mentally and physically; techniques at the interview; and interview follow-up.
COM S37-31, OC/DP, 1 Mon./Wed., 8/9, 6:30-9 pm, Smythe-
CRN 50601
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FROM OAKTON'S BUSINESS INSTITUTE
MICROSOFT WORD:
TIPS, TOOLS AND TIMESAVERS FEE: $25
Designed for entrepreneurs, independent business owners, non-profits and community groups who want to learn tips, tools and timesavers in creating memos, correspondence and reports. Focus is on learning timesaving toolbar, formatting, dialogue box and printing tips. No senior discount.
DPR O02-31, OC/DP, 1 Tue., 8/3, 8-10 am CRN 50611
DPR O02-32, OC/SK, 1 Tue., 8/3, 6-8 pm CRN 50612
MICROSOFT INTERMEDIATE EXCEL:
TIPS, TOOLS AND TIMESAVERS FEE: $25
Designed for entrepreneurs, independent business owners, non-profits and community groups who want to learn tips, tools and timesavers using a variety of Excel functions. Focus is on learning shortcuts to more effectively link cells, sheets and workbooks and sort, filter, outline and validate data. No senior discount.
DPR O03-31, OC/DP, 1 Thu., 8/5, 8-10 am CRN 50617
DPR O03-32, OC/SK, 1 Thu., 8/5, 6-8 pm CRN 50618
DPR O03-33, OC/SK, 1 Tue., 8/10, 8-10 am CRN 50619
DPR O03-34, OC/SK, 1 Tue., 8/10, 6-8 pm CRN 50620
SPANISH FOR SUPERVISORS:
CULTURE AND BASIC VOCABULARY FEE: $299
As a supervisor’s success ultimately depends on the way he/she communicates, participants will focus on key words and phrases in Spanish which foster positive interpersonal relationships and promote positive workplace behavior. Special emphasis will be on understanding and appreciating intercultural differences which promote better communication, builds trust and strengthens relationships. No senior discount.
LSP E03-31, OC/DP, 3 Tue., 8/3, 8-11 am CRN 50613
LSP E03-32, OC/SK, 3 Wed., 8/4, 6-9 pm CRN 50614
POLISH FOR SUPERVISORS:
CULTURE AND BASIC VOCABULARY FEE: $299
As a supervisor’s success ultimately depends on the way he/she communicates, participants will focus on key words and phrases in Polish which foster positive interpersonal relationships and promote positive workplace behavior. Special emphasis will be on understanding and appreciating intercultural differences which promote better communication, builds trust and strengthens relationships. No senior discount.
LPO E51-31, OC/DP, 3 Wed., 8/4, 8-11 am CRN 50615
LPO E51-32, OC/DP, 3 Tue., 8/3, 6-9 pm CRN 50616
MICROSOFT EXCEL PIVOT TABLES:
TIPS, TOOLS AND TIMESAVERS FEE: $25
Designed for entrepreneurs, independent business owners, non-profits and community groups who want to learn tips, tools and timesavers using a variety of Excel PivotTable functions. Focus is on learning shortcuts to more effectively manipulate and summarize large amounts of data. No senior discount.
DPR E88-31, OC/DP, 1 Wed., 8/11, 8-10 am CRN 50621
DPR E88-32, OC/SK, 1 Wed., 8/11, 6-8 pm CRN 50622
MICROSOFT EXCEL CHARTS AND GRAPHS:
TIPS, TOOLS AND TIMESAVERS FEE: $25
Designed for entrepreneurs, independent business owners, non-profits and community groups who want to learn tips, tools and timesavers in managing numerical data by creating charts and graphs. Emphasis will be on customizing charts by modifying chart elements, adding arrows, text, borders and shading. No senior discount.
DPR E88-33, OC/SK, 1 Thu., 8/12, 8-10 am CRN 50623
DPR E88-34, OC/DP, 1 Wed., 8/12, 6-8 pm CRN 50624
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT:
TIPS, TOOLS AND TIMESAVERS FEE $25
Designed for entrepreneurs, independent business owners, non-profits and community groups who want to learn tips, tools and timesavers in creating more effective PowerPoint presentations. No senior discount.
DPR E74-31, OC/DP, 1 Wed., 8/18, 8-10 am CRN 50629
DPR E74-32, OC/SK, 1 Wed., 8/18, 6-8 pm CRN 50630
THE POWER OF EMAIL MARKETING FEE: $15
Learn how to make email marketing work for you! Steve Robinson, Regional Development Director for Constant Contact, presents this essential seminar for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and corporate marketing professionals. In this session, you will discover how email marketing works, and obtain useful email marketing tips. Email marketing is about getting your message heard in a world of increasing email communications. Discover the nuts and bolts, including email marketing strategy and technique. A light breakfast will be served. No senior discount.
DPR B01-31, OC/DP, 1 Wed., 8/4, 9-11 am CRN 50634
MAKING SOCIAL MEDIA WORK FOR YOUR BUSINESS FEE: $25
For entrepreneurs, independent business owners, non-profits and community groups who want to learn how to use LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter in building a network of valuable business connections. No senior discount.
DPR E72-31, OC/SK, 1 Tue., 8/17, 8-11 am CRN 50627
DPR E72-32, OC/DP, 1 Wed., 8/18, 6-9 pm CRN 50628
WEB DESIGN FOR YOUR BUSINESS FEE: $50
For entrepreneurs, independent business owners, non-profits and community groups who want to learn the basics of web page design and development. Focus will be on design aspects: page design; navigation rules and options; page sizes; page layout using tables; text layout; fonts and typefaces; and graphics and images. Resource information on free website templates will be provided. No senior discount.
DPR E41-31, OC/SK, 1 Tue., 8/3, 8-11 am CRN 50609
DPR E41-32, OC/DP, 1 Wed., 8/4, 6-9 pm CRN 50610
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WELLNESS AND LEISURE
A TASTE OF “BOLLYWOOD BURN” FEE: $39
Spice up your workout and boogie to Bollywood beats like “Jai Ho” from the movie Slumdog Millionaire. No partner or prior dance experience needed. No senior discount.
PED B23-31, OC/DP, 3 Tue., 8/3, 7-8:30 pm, Khurana CRN 50390
TAI CHI /QIGONG FEE: $36
Tai Chi is a Chinese system of graceful, no-impact exercises performed with a calm mind, controlled rhythmic breathing and relaxed body. Sometimes called a moving form of yoga, tai chi promotes health by improving blood circulation, increasing lung capacity and efficiency, relaxing muscles, and strengthening bone structure. Qi Gong is a system that combines isometrics, isotonics, aerobic conditioning, meditation, and relaxation. The term Qi means breath of life, or vital essence. Gong means self-discipline, work, and achievement. This class combines these two ancient disciplines to promote physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
PED E45-31, OC/SK, 3 Wed., 8/4, 7-9pm, Przybysz - CRN 50541
PED E45-32, OC/DP, 3 Wed., 8/5, 7-9 pm, Przybysz - CRN 50542
BREATHING PROBLEMS FEE: $5
Discover how stress affects the body and the ability to breathe. Topics include common triggers that can cause asthma and sinus problems, and, the revolutionary Buteyko Breathing Method to relieve asthma attacks. No senior discount.
HEA C18-31, OC/SK, 1 Tue., 8/3, 7-8 pm, Urbin CRN 50540
UNDERSTANDING FIBROMYALGIA FEE: $5
Receive detailed information about fibromyalgia, from symptoms to available treatment options. Learn about Trigger Point Therapy and other alternative methods for addressing fibromyalgia and chronic pain symptoms.
HEA C21-31, OC/DP, 1 Thu., 8/12, 7-8 pm, Urbin CRN 50538
ARTHRITIS, PREVENTING AND RELIEVING FEE: $5
What is arthritis and who is susceptible? Learn about what causes arthritis, how to relieve it, and how to prevent joint disease.
HEA C16-31, OC/DP, 1 Thu., 8/19, 7-8 pm, Urbin CRN 50537
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WORLD LANGUAGES
SPANISH FOR SUPERVISORS:
CULTURE AND BASIC VOCABULARY FEE: $299
As
a supervisor’s success ultimately depends on the way he/she
communicates, participants will focus on key words and phrases in
Spanish which foster positive interpersonal relationships and promote
positive workplace behavior. Special emphasis will be on understanding
and appreciating intercultural differences which promote better
communication, builds trust and strengthens relationships. No senior
discount.
LSP E03-31, OC/DP, 3 Tue., 8/3, 8-11 am CRN 50613
LSP E03-32, OC/SK, 3 Wed., 8/4, 6-9 pm CRN 50614
POLISH FOR SUPERVISORS:
CULTURE AND BASIC VOCABULARY FEE: $299
As a supervisor’s success ultimately depends on the way he/she
communicates, participants will focus on key words and phrases in
Polish which foster positive interpersonal relationships and promote
positive workplace behavior. Special emphasis will be on understanding
and appreciating intercultural differences which promote better
communication, builds trust and strengthens relationships. No senior
discount.
LPO E51-31, OC/DP, 3 Wed., 8/4, 8-11 am CRN 50615
LPO E51-32, OC/DP, 3 Tue., 8/3, 6-9 pm CRN 50616
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Contact Us
Des Plaines, Illinois 60016
Phone: 847.635.1808
Fax: 847.635.1809
Skokie, Illinois 60077
Phone: 847.982.9888, option 3
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