Wellness
comes in many forms, as evidenced by new classes being offered this
fall by the Alliance for Lifelong Learning at Oakton Community College.
East
Coast Swing Dance (PED C44-01) demonstrates the basic steps and
movements of swing, and provides an introduction to the musical principles,
social dance etiquette, and basic jazz steps. Six-week course meets
Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m., starting Sept. 28, at Maine West High School,
1755 S. Wolf Road, Des Plaines. Course fee is $95 per person.
Introduction to Aromatherapy (Healing Naturally with Essential
Oils) (HEA C01-01) features a certified aromatherapy instructor
covering the basic composition of essential oils, safety guidelines,
and basic applications. Two-week course meets Thursdays, 7 - 9 p.m.,
starting Sept. 29, at Glenbrook South High School, 4000 W. Lake Ave.,
Glenview. Course fee is $50.
Back to the Real World Diet (HEA E98-01) presents factual information
on how the body processes and stores food, along with sensible dietary
and nutritional principles. Find out why "fad" diets don't work. Two-week
course meets Tuesdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m., starting Oct. 11, at Niles West
High School, 5701 Oakton St., Skokie. Course fee is $50.
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.