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February 8, 2005

Oakton Offers Variety of Recreational Classes

Explore a variety of new hobby activities by enrolling in classes offered by the Alliance for Lifelong Learning at Oakton Community College.

Egg Art (Pysanka, Ukrainian Egg Decorating) (ART S65-01) shows how to create exquisite and delicate designs for decorative eggs. A $12 materials fee is due at the first class session. Four-week course meets 7 - 9 p.m., Wednesdays, starting Feb. 23, at Maine West High School, 1755 S. Wolf Road, Des Plaines. Course fee is $50.

Basic Blues Harmonica (MUS C14-01) presents a fun and easy way to learn a new instrument and jam with friends. Bring a 10-hole harmonica in the key of C to class or purchase one for $8 at the first session. Two-week course meets 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesdays, starting March 8, at Oakton's Ray Hartstein Campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie. Course fee is $70.

Succeed with Orchids (ORN S11-01) demonstrates the ideal conditions to make these exotic and popular plants thrive in your home. One-week course meets 7 - 10 p.m., Monday, March 7, at Niles North High School, 9800 Lawler Ave., Skokie. Course fee is $19.

Golf (PED S02-01, PED S02-02) teaches the fundamentals of the game - grip, stance, and swing. Two-seven week sessions are available at the Golf Center, 353 N. River Road, Des Plaines: Tuesdays, 7 - 8 p.m. or 8 - 9 p.m., starting March 8. Course fee is $175.

Blooming Orchids: Growing to the Next Level (ORN S12-01) provides expert advice from a former president of the Illinois Orchid Society. One-week session meets 7 - 10 p.m., Monday, March 21, at Niles North High School. Course fee is $19.

For a complete Alliance for Lifelong Learning class schedule, including registration and fee information, visit www.oakton.edu/cont_ed or call 847-982-9888, press 3.



Media Contact: Bill Paige (847) 635-1806


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