Enroll
in fall courses offered by the Alliance for Lifelong Learning at Oakton
Community College. Challenging courses are offered evenings and weekends
at various locations.
Gentle
Hatha Yoga (PED B18-01) provides instruction in the ancient
Hindu practice that builds strength and increases flexibility. Seven-week
course meets Tuesday, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., starting Sept. 4, at the North
Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Road, Northfield. Course fee is
$102.
Fall
Bird Walk (BOT E38-01) allows participants to learn and identify
a variety of birds. One-week session meets 7:30 - 9 a.m., Saturday,
Sept. 8, at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe.
Course fee is $15.
Open
Air Painting (ART D25-01) inspires students to create art
in a natural setting. Six-week course meets Friday, 1 - 3 p.m., starting
Sept. 7, at Oakton's Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road. Course
fee is $105.
Parent/Child
Beginning Mandarin Chinese (LCH C06-01) allows children (ages
6 -10) and their parents to explore the basics of Chinese language
and culture. Eight-week course meets Saturday, 10 - 11:30 a.m., starting
Sept. 8, at Oakton's Des Plaines campus. Course fee is $189.
Pet
First Aid (REC S19-01) provides a review of information that
may save your pet's life, including how to perform CPR. One-week session
meets 12:30 - 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Morton Grove Park
District Prairie View Center, 6834 Dempster St., Morton Grove. Course
fee is $45.
Other
available courses include: Bartending Certification
(BAR T01-01), English Country Houses (ART C48-01),
Fall for Herbs (BO E49-01), and Country Western
Line Dancing (PED S58-01).
For
a complete Alliance for Lifelong Learning class schedule, including
registration and fee information, visit www.oakton.edu/all,
or call 847-982-9888, press 3.