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Adult Variety
New Camera Class
Ages 16+
Learn about all those wheels, buttons, and dials on your new camera. A DSLR or Mirrorless SLR and your camera manual are required for class.
Container Planting Party
Ages 18+
Join us at We Grow Dreams to plant a variety of happy, healthy flowers to decorate your outdoor space. Learn more about what annual flowers need, how to get the most information from plant tags purchased from the nursery, and learn which plants work well in containers together. Soil, some plants, and containers are provided, but if you want to bring your own container, that is OK, too! Additional plants may be purchased at the greenhouse.
Budgeting & Planning After Divorce
Ages 21+
No one marries expecting to file for divorce, but unfortunately divorces occur more often than we would like and the thought of working through the transition can seem overwhelming. Learn techniques to help regain emotional, self, and financial balance so you can become a better version of you. Instructor: Mike Fulkerson, Personal Financial Advisor
Investing with Just $25 a Month
Ages 18+
Can investing $25 a month really make a difference? Discuss this question and explore various investment plans; learn what stocks, bonds and mutual funds are and how to invest in them; and discover some easy ways to implement strategies to get you started in the investment world. Instructor: Mike Fulkerson, Personal Financial Advisor
Chilled Palette - Adult
Ages 18+
Have a blast creating your own projects. Use your painting ability to make some amazing creations. Sign up for one or more class. Please note: All materials are included, including aprons and instruction. Instructor: Chilled Palette staff
Horsemanship for Adults
Ages 18+
Join in the fun at Dunham Woods Farm with beginning riding lessons. You’ll learn the proper ways to groom, tack, and handle horses. In the saddle you will learn the basics of riding at the walk and trot. Riders should wear jeans or Jodhpur pants and hard-soled riding or hiking boots will a small, low heel. Bring an approved riding helmet or bicycle helmet. Visit www. DunhamWoodsFarm.com for more information. Location: Dunham Woods Farms: 9N755 Nesler Road, Elgin, IL 60124.
Learn To Play Dungeons & Dragons
Ages 18+
After decades stored away in dusty boxes in attics across the country, Dungeons & Dragons has crept its way back into the mainstream. It’s safe now, you can admit it, a part of you always wanted to play, too. Pick up where you left off, or finally give in to the urges that 14 –year-old you desperately wanted to try but never did in this afternoon learning how to play the cult classic strategy and role-playing game. Instructor: Gaming Goat staff
The Spanish Acquisition - Adult Spanish
Ages 21+
Have you always wanted to learn a foreign language, but never had the opportunity? Are you planning a vacation or do you work with Spanish-speaking students or clients? In this relaxed, small-class environment, you will learn Spanish conversation, grammar, and phonetics that you can begin using immediately. This class will be tailored to the needs of the students enrolled. Instructor: Language In Action, Inc.
Budgeting For Fun
Ages 18+
Budgeting certainly is not the most fun you can have, however it is an essential piece of any savings plan. Discuss ways to help reduce debt, analyze expenses, and potentially increase your savings. In addition to outlining your own budget, we also will review tips on how to stick with your budget since that is the hard part! Instructor: Mike Fulkerson, Personal Financial Advisor
Board Game Night
Ages 18+
Join us for our bi-monthly board game day. Bring your own board game or play one of the games from our library. Come and go as you please. Instructor: Gaming Goat staff
Hearing Beyond the Technology
Ages 18+
We will look at other ways to communicate effectively by using different communication strategies. Come check it out! Instructor: Geneva Hearing staff
Fast & Fabulous Cards
Ages 18+
These fast and fabulous cards will wow your recipients, but only will take you a short time to create. We will be making four cards in an hour. Each session will feature different cards, and will include birthday, thank you, thinking of you, and a seasonal card. A variety of greetings are available to fit your needs. Sign up for all sessions and save! Instructor: Heather Wnek
WOW Cards Wednesdays Class
Ages 18+
Are you ready for more advanced card designs? Do you love layers, embellishments, techniques, and bling? Then this card class is for you! We will make two “over-the-top” cards each class. New cards will be featured each month so sign up for all and save! Instructor: Heather Wnek
Birthday Card Stock Up
Ages 16+
Never seem to have a birthday card on hand when you need it? Not anymore with this class. We will create 10 birthday cards (two each of five designs) including cards suitable for children and adults, both male and female. We will use rubber stamps, designer-patterned paper and embellishments including ribbon, brads and more. All supplies and envelopes are included. A steal compared to card store prices! Instructor: Heather Wnek
Masculine Card Stock Up
Ages 18+
Never have enough cards on hand for the men in your life? We will create 10 masculine cards (two each of five designs) that will be perfect for birthdays, congratulations, thinking of you and more. A variety of greetings will be available to use. All supplies and envelopes are included. Instructor: Heather Wnek
Christmas Card Stock Up
Ages 16+
Want to send something special to your friends and family this holiday? Create 10 Christmas cards (two each of five designs). They will include a variety of quick and easy cards. We will be using rubber stamping, designer-patterned paper and plenty of embellishments. All supplies and envelopes are included. A steal compared to card store prices! Instructor: Heather Wnek
ADULT VARIETY
Understanding Your New Camera
Ages 16+
Looking to learn more about all those wheels, buttons, and dials on your camera? Maybe you’re new to photography or just received a camera and need some help getting started. Either way, this class will be perfect for you. During this three-hour class, get to know the basic ins and outs of your DSLR or mirrorless camera. Class requirements include a DSLR or mirrorless camera and camera manual. Materials included in class: Binder and class materials.
Book Art
Ages 18+
Join us in creating a beautiful art piece from discarded books. Whether you are a beginner or an expert crafter, you will leave this workshop with a unique work of art.
I Don’t Journal Workshop 2.0
Ages 18+
Develop your creative side by learning new and different ways for creating expressive journals. Join us as we explore word association, collaging, envelope creations, and mind mapping. This is a hands-on workshop that embraces self-expression and exploration.
The “I Don’t Journal” Journaling Workshop
Ages 18+
Learn various ways to artfully express yourself in an art journal, bullet journal, and smash book. These are forms of a visual diary. They can contain collages, pictures, stickers, stamping, drawing, painting, word associations and much more. This is a wonderfully creative path to self-expression and exploration. This session will be 90 minutes.
Tai Chi
Ages 14+
Discover how the flowing and graceful movements of Tai Chi can reduce stress and anxiety, improve balance and body control, increase the feeling of peace and well-being, and promote health and healing. Learn the basic breathing, movement, and philosophy of Tai Chi and begin to practice this ancient art form of meditation in motion. Instructors: Herman Kusso, Tifanie Felker & Deb Chan
3 Secrets to Weight Loss
Ages 25+
Frustrated with the roller-coaster of weight loss? Tired of spending time and money on supplements, cleanses, exercise classes and programs that fall short when it comes to real, long-lasting results? The reality is that diet and exercise can work. The problem is your body doesn’t always want to cooperate. We review the top 3 reasons it’s hard to lose weight and keep it off. Also, find out more about simple, modern new options that not only help your body to lose weight naturally, but teach it how to keep the weight off. If you’re looking for a new approach to losing weight, this workshop could be for you. Instructor: Dr. Nathan Conroy
Join us for a bag-themed Bingo special event. Bring a bag, purse or wallet that you don’t use anymore to go toward the Bingo prizes. To make this theme extra fun, put something special inside the item you’re donating so the winner will be surprised! Prior to playing Bingo, you will enjoy a boxed lunch, included in your registration fee.
Join us for a holiday-themed Bingo special event. Bring a holiday decoration that you don’t use anymore to go toward the Bingo prizes. Prior to playing Bingo, you will enjoy a boxed lunch, included in your registration fee.
ADULT VARIETY
ADULT VARIETY
Program Name Code Age Days Dates Time Location Fee Page Arts & Crafts
Fast & Fabulous Cards 401005-1A Ages 18+ W 09/07 1:00-2:00P Studio 7 $16 67 Fast & Fabulous Cards 401005-1B Ages 18+ W 10/05 1:00-2:00P Studio 7 $16 67 Fast & Fabulous Cards 401005-1C Ages 18+ W 11/02 1:00-2:00P Studio 7 $16 67 Fast & Fabulous Cards 401005-1D Ages 18+ W 12/07 1:00-2:00P Studio 7 $16 67 Fast & Fabulous Cards 401005-1E Ages 18+ W All Sessions 1:00-2:00P Studio 7 $42 67 WOW Cards 401031-1A Ages 18+ W 09/21 1:00-2:00P Studio 7 $16 67 WOW Cards 401031-1B Ages 18+ W 10/19 1:00-2:00P Studio 7 $16 67 WOW Cards 401031-1C Ages 18+ W 11/16 1:00-2:00P Studio 7 $16 67 WOW Cards 401031-1D Ages 18+ W 12/14 1:00-2:00P Studio 7 $16 67 WOW Cards 401031-1E Ages 18+ W All Sessions 1:00-2:00P Studio 7 $42 67 Birthday Card Stock Up 401007-1A Ages 16+ Th 09/29 7:00-9:00P Studio 7 $30 67 Masculine Card Stock Up 401011-1A Ages 18+ M 10/24 7:00-9:00P Studio 7 $30 67 Christmas Card Stock Up 401009-1A Ages 16+ W 11/09 7:00-9:00P Studio 7 $30 67 Chilled Palette - Fall Pumpkins Wood Pallet (10 1/x 24) 401044-1A Ages 18+ W 10/19 6:30-8:30P SPRC $35 65 Chilled Palette - Midnight Moon (16 x 20 Canvas) 401044-1B Ages 18+ W 11/09 6:30-8:30P SPRC $30 65 Chilled Palette - North Pole Trail (16 x 20 Canvas) 401044-1C Ages 18+ W 11/30 6:30-8:30P SPRC $30 65 Book Art 401045-1A Ages 18+ Th 10/06 7:00-8:30P Studio 7 $38 68
Classes do not meet on 09/05, 10/10, 11/08, 11/24, 11/25, 12/23 and 12/26.
ADULT VARIETY
Program Name Code Age Days Dates Time Location Fee Page
Tai Chi 402002-1A Ages 14+ M 09/12-10/03 6:30-7:30P Shannon Hall $20 69 Tai Chi 402002-1B Ages 14+ M 11/07-11/28 6:30-7:30P Shannon Hall $20 69 New Camera Class 402001-1A Ages 16+ W 09/07 6:00-9:00P The Lodge $36 65 New Camera Class 402001-1B Ages 16+ W 10/05 6:00-9:00P The Lodge $36 65 New Camera Class 402001-1C Ages 16+ Tu 11/01 6:00-9:00P The Lodge $36 65 New Camera Class 402001-1D Ages 16+ W 12/07 6:00-9:00P The Lodge $36 65 The Spanish Acquisition - Spanish Language Lessons 402821-1A Ages 21+ M 09/12-10/24 6:45-7:45P SPRC $93 66 The Spanish Acquisition - Spanish Language Lessons 402821-1B Ages 21+ M 11/07-12/19 6:45-7:45P SPRC $93 66 Hearing Beyond the Technology 402823-1A Ages 21+ F 10/21 1:00-2:00P SCC $6 66 Budgeting for Fun 440132-1A Ages 18+ M 10/24 7:00-9:00P SCC $10 Board Game Night 402009-1A Ages 18+ Tu 09/13 1:00-5:00P The Gaming Goat $6 66 Board Game Night 402009-1B Ages 18+ Tu 10/11 1:00-5:00P The Gaming Goat $6 66 Board Game Night 402009-1C Ages 18+ Tu 11/15 1:00-5:00P The Gaming Goat $6 66
Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons Investing with Just $25 a Month 402806-1A Ages 18+ Su 09/25 1:00-5:00P SCC $15 66
402806-1B Ages 18+ Su 10/23 1:00-5:00P SCC $15 66
402806-1C Ages 18+ Su 11/27 1:00-5:00P SCC $15 66
440131-1A Ages 18+ M 09/26 7:00-9:00P SCC $10 65
Budgeting & Planning After Divorce 403019-1A Ages 21+ M 10/10 7:00-9:00P SCC $10 66
Horsemanship for Adults 402000-1A Ages 18+ W 08/24-09/28 7:00-8:00P Dunham Woods Farm $174 65
Horsemanship for Adults 402000-1B Ages 18+ W 10/26-12/07 7:00-8:00P Dunham Woods Farm $174 65
“I Don’t Journal” Journaling Workshop “I Don’t Journal” Workshop 2.0 402007-1A Ages 18+ W 10/19 7:00-8:30P Studio 7 $38 68
440135-1A Ages18+ W 10/26 7:00-8:30P Studio 7 $38 68
Container Planting Party 402045-1A Ages 18+ Th 09/22 1:00-3:00P We Grow Dreams $7 65
3 Secrets to Weight Loss 402013-1A Ages 25+ Sa 11/05 11:00A-12:00P SCC $6 65 Bag It Bingo & Lunch 402819-1A Ages 50+ F 09/09 11:00A-1:00P Bartholomew Room $12 69
Decorate It Bingo and Lunch 402819-1B Ages 50+ F 11/18 11:00A-1:00P Bartholomew Room $12 69
