Adult Variety

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Evergreen Reindeer

Ages 18+

Learn how to make your own evergreen reindeer for your home holiday decorations. All supplies and materials will be provided. Please bring your own gloves and pruners if you have them. Registration deadline is Oct 22.

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Paper Management Seminar

Ages 18+

Do you waste time looking through your desk clutter for misplaced papers, bills and objects? When you create a paper management and filing system you can: Locate any important paper in minutes; rid yourself of visual and mental clutter; and never feel stuck, overwhelmed and alone when dealing with paper. This seminar encompasses how to locate import documents and bills in minutes, mail management, and how to organize paper memorabilia, photos, greeting cards and children’s artwork. Presented by Stacy Chambers, professional organizer, Neat Life Design.

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Seed Saving

Ages 18+

Saving seeds from some veggies and flowers can be simple, and it will save money on seeds for the next growing season. Experiment with tomatoes and cucumbers and possibly marigolds and pumpkins.

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Lasagna Gardening

Ages 18+

Some places just have rotten soil for gardening. Building a lasagna garden is a relatively easy and inexpensive way to develop a raised bed leaving you with a healthy bed of fertile soil to grow in above the not-so-great soil. This class is lecture based.

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Composting

Ages 18+

Composting is a great way to use kitchen and lawn scraps to break down and help to fertilize planters and flowers beds throughout the years. There are different set ups for composting in your backyard depending on needs for size, and respect for your neighbors. Learn about the Kane County food waste program, too.

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Fall Container Planting

Ages 18+

Mums, ornamental peppers and kale, and colder weather-tolerant varieties of osteospermum (also known as African daisies), rudbeckia (sometimes called black-eyed Susans), and pansies create colorful fall baskets. Instruction and soil are provided, plants and containers may be purchased on site at the We Grow Dream greenhouse.

Fast & Fabulous Cards

Ages 18+

Don’t have a lot of time to make cards? Why not join me for a new kind of class? These fast & fabulous cards will wow your recipients, but only will take you a short time to create. We will be making four cards in only one hour. Each session will feature different cards and all will include birthday, thank you, thinking of you, and a seasonal card. A variety of greetings are available to fit your needs. All-new card designs each month! Register for all four sessions for a discount.

WOW Card 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! Ask about a discount for attending all sessions. Register for all four sessions for a discount.

Birthday Card Stock Up

Ages 16+

Never seem to have a birthday card on hand when you need it? Not any more with this class. We will be creating 10 birthday cards (two each of five different designs). They will include cards suitable for children and adults, male and female. We will be rubber stamping, using designer-patterned paper and embellishments including ribbon, brads and more. All supplies and envelopes included. A steal compared to card store prices!

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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 included.

Christmas Card Stock Up

Ages 16+

Want to send something special to your friends and family this holiday? We will create 10 Christmas cards (two each of five different designs). They will include a variety of quick and easy cards. We will be using rubber stamping, designer-patterned paper and plenty of embellishments to finish the cards. All supplies and envelopes included. A bargain compared with card store prices!

Creative Retreat

Ages 18+

Need to start your holiday cards? No time to just be creative? Well it’s about time you did something about it! Join this retreat and receive: your own table space to work on any projects you may have; a goodie bag filled with Stampin’ Up! products; a Jimmy John’s lunch (sandwich, chips and drink); and snacks, drinks, candy and desserts throughout the day! There will be a large selection of supplies to use including a Sizzix Die-Cutting Machine with a selection of dies and embossing folders, stamp sets, ink and other tools. All this along with expert advice!

ADULT VARIETY

Understanding Your Camera

Ages 16+

Learn about all those wheels, buttons, and dials on your camera. A DSLR or Mirrorless Camera and manual are required for class.

Understanding Exposure

Ages 16+

What is the exposure triangle of shutter, aperture, and ISO using shutter priority, aperture priority, and manual? Weekly assignments will help you hone your skills with these settings. Each week produce six 8x10 prints (additional fee). A DSLR or Mirrorless Camera and manual are required for class.

Take Better Photos

Ages 16+

Take better photographs by learning simple basic rules of compositions. Weekly assignments will help you hone your skills as you produce six 8x10 prints (additional fee). A DSLR or Mirrorless Camera and manual are required for class.

Long Exposure & Nighttime Photography

Ages 16+

Gain the tools to be successful with long exposure and nighttime photography. Each week you will produce six 8x10 prints (additional fee). A DSLR or Mirrorless Camera, your camera manual, tripod, and a set of neutral density/split neutral density filters are required for class.

Horsemanship for Adults

Ages 18+

Join in the fun with beginning riding lessons! Dunham Woods Farm in Elgin is a superior equestrian facility that for more than 50 years has been dedicated to providing the best lesson and horse care instruction available. Explore the proper ways to groom, tack and handle horses. In the saddle, you will learn the basics of riding at the walk and trot. Lessons will be held in our indoor arena during inclement weather. First day of class is orientation and groundwork. Make-up class will be conducted at the end of the 6 weeks. Riders should wear jeans or Jodhpur pants and hard-soled riding or hiking boots with a small, low heel. Participants must have an approved riding helmet or bicycle helmet in order to ride.

Defining Age

Ages 50+

Spend time exploring the joy in aging. Discover your gifts and brainstorm where and how to use them. What will the walk/ journey look like for the second half of your life? Define who you are today and who you will choose to become moving forward.

Book Art - Autumn Version

Ages 18+

Do you like books and crafts? Make a fun and interesting special work of art from discarded books. It’s a wonderfully creative way to share your love of books and a great way to recycle old or damaged books.

Nature’s Gift

Ages 18+

Experience all that the great outdoors has to offer. Spending time in nature has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety, stimulate the senses, and strengthen mental clarity. Take a very special walk, exploring the space around us; collecting images, sparking new ideas and experiencing the benefits of ecotherapy, also is known as nature therapy. Explore different ways of recording this healing connection with nature, at any parks in your system.

The “I Don’t Journal” Journaling Workshop

Ages 18+

Develop your creative side. Learn various ways to express yourself in an art journal, bullet journal, and smash book. These are all forms of a visual diary. They may contain collages, pictures, stickers, stamping, drawing, painting, word associations and so much more. This is a wonderfully creative path toward selfexpression and exploration.

ADULT VARIETY

Tai Chi

Ages 18+

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, movements, and philosophy of Tai Chi and begin to practice this ancient art form of meditation in motion. Open to beginning and returning students.

Life After Divorce

Ages 21+

No one gets married expecting to get a divorce, but unfortunately divorces occur more often than we would like. The thought of working through the transition can seem overwhelming. Learn techniques to help regain emotional, self, and financial balance so you can be a better version of yourself.

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 to work with Spanish-speaking students or clients? In this relaxed, small-class environment you will learn conversational Spanish, grammar, and phonetics that you can begin using immediately. This class will be tailored to the needs of the students enrolled, and is a great option for seniors.

Women’s Self-Defense

Ages 12+

Be aware, be empowered, be safe! Identify and avoid dangerous situations. Learn how to make safe choices and physically stop an attack. Be the victor, don’t be a victim. Dress in exercise clothing and plan on using your voice and becoming physical. Girls younger than 13 should be accompanied by an adult female. Attendees may participate in the physical activities at their individual comfort levels.

Adult Cooking Classes

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Scones and Jelly Making

Ages 18+

In this class, you will learn the process of making good scone dough. We will discuss making adaptations to the original recipe, so in the future you may make dough to your own flavor or dietary preferences. We also will make stovetop mixed berry jam that you will take home with you along with your scones.

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Easy Fudge Truffles

Ages 18+

Take your love of chocolate to a new level. You will learn how to make a chocolate fudge center for your truffle, dip and decorate them. Each participant will leave with a dozen decadent truffles (or 11 if you sneak one in class).

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Chicken Stir Fry

Ages 18+

This class is more than trying a Chinese restaurant staple. The focus of this class is honing your knife skills and learning the different cuts for function and presentation.

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Appetizers and Tasty Bites

Ages 18+

With the upcoming holiday entertaining, hosts and guests often need to find the perfect recipe that is bite-sized and flavorful. And, sometimes we need to transform grocery store staples into elegant appetizers to make entertaining simple, yet exciting.

ADULT VARIETY

Program Name Code Age Days Dates Time Location Fee Page Arts & Crafts

Evergreen Reindeer 402832-1A Ages 16+ M,W,F 11/08, 11/10, 11/12 1:30-3:00P BPD Maintenance Shop $60 65

Composting 402042-1A Ages 18+ Th 09/09 1:30-2:30P ESCC Studio 7 $6 65

Fall Container Planting Party 402045-1A Ages 18+ Tu 09/21 1:00-3:00P We Grow Dreams $5 65

Lasagna Gardening 402043-1A Ages 18+ W 10/06 10:00-11:00A ESCC Studio 7 $5 65 Seed Saving 402044-1A Ages 18+ Th 10/21 10:00-11:00A ESCC Studio 7 $7 65 Nature’s Gift 402830-1A Ages 18+ Th 09/16 1:00-2:30P Hawks Bluff $31 69 Journaling Workshop 402007-1A Ages 18+ Tu 10/05 10:00-11:30A ESCC Studio 7 $31 69 Book Art - Fall Theme 401044-1A Ages 18+ Tu 11/09 7:00-8:30P ESCC Studio 7 $31 69 Understanding Your New Camera 402824-1A Ages 16+ W 09/01 6:00-9:00P The Lodge $15 68 Understanding Your New Camera 402824-1B Ages 16+ W 12/01 6:00-9:00P The Lodge $15 68 Understanding Exposure 402825-1A Ages 16+ W 09/08-09/29 6:00-9:00P The Lodge $60 + prints 68 Take Better Photos 402826-1A Ages 16+ W 10/06-10/27 6:00-9:00P The Lodge $60 + prints 68 Fast & Fabulous Cards 401005-1A Ages 18+ W 09/01 7:00-8:00P ESCC Studio 7 $15 66 Fast & Fabulous Cards 401005-1B Ages 18+ W 10/06 7:00-8:00P ESCC Studio 7 $15 66 Fast & Fabulous Cards 401005-1C Ages 18+ W 11/03 7:00-8:00P ESCC Studio 7 $15 66 Fast & Fabulous Cards 401005-1D Ages 18+ W 12/01 7:00-8:00P ESCC Studio 7 $15 66 Fast & Fabulous Cards 401005-1E Ages 18+ W All 4 Classes 7:00-8:00P ESCC Studio 7 $54 66 Wow Cards 401031-1A Ages 18+ W 09/15 7:00-8:00P ESCC Studio 7 $15 66 Wow Cards 401031-1B Ages 18+ W 10/20 7:00-8:00P ESCC Studio 7 $15 66 Wow Cards 401031-1C Ages 18+ W 11/17 7:00-8:00P ESCC Studio 7 $15 66 Wow Cards 401031-1D Ages 18+ W 12/08 7:00-8:00P ESCC Studio 7 $15 66 Wow Cards 401031-1E Ages 18+ W All 4 Classes 7:00-8:00P ESCC Studio 7 $54 66 Long Exposures & Nighttime Photography 402827-1A Ages 16+ W 12/08-12/29 6:00-9:00P The Lodge $60 + prints 68 Birthday Card Stock Up 401007-1A Ages 16+ Tu 09/28 7:00-9:00P ESCC Studio 7 $30 66 Masculine Card Stock Up 401011-1A Ages 18+ Tu 10/12 7:00-9:00P ESCC Studio 7 $30 66 Christmas Card Stock Up 401009-1A Ages 16+ M 11/08 7:00-9:00P ESCC Studio 7 $30 67 Creative Retreat 401014-1A Ages 18+ Sa 11/13 10:00A-4:00P The Lodge $30 67

No class 10/11 or 11/22.

ADULT VARIETY

ADULT VARIETY

Program Name Code Age Days Dates Time Location Fee Page Adults Variety

Tai Chi 402002-1A Ages 14+ M 09/13-10/04 6:30-7:30P Shannon Hall $20 70 Tai Chi 402002-2A Ages 14+ M 10/18-11/08 6:30-7:30P Shannon Hall $20 70 Women’s Self Defense 302003-1A Ages 13+ M 08/09 6:00-7:15P Shannon Hall $10 70 Horsemanship for Adults 402000-1A Ages 18+ W 08/25-09/29 7:00-8:00P Dunham Woods Farm $172 69 Horsemanship for Adults 402000-1B Ages 18+ W 10/27-12/01 7:00-8:00P Dunham Woods Farm $172 69

Paper Management Seminar

402833-1A Ages 18+ Th 10/14 6:00P CC Conference Room Life After Divorce 403019-1A Ages 21+ M 10/04 7:00-9:00P SCC Spanish 402821-1A Ages 21+ M 09/13-10/25 7:30-8:30P SPRC

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402821-1B Ages 21+ M 11/01-12/13 7:30-8:30P SPRC Eliminate Knee Pain 402010-1A Ages 21+ Sa 10/02 10:00-11:00A SCC Scones and Jelly Making 402809-1A Ages 18+ Sa 9/11 10:00A-12:00P ESCC Caterer’s Kitchen Easy Fudge Truffles 402029-1A Ages 18+ Sa 10/16 1:00-3:00P ESCC Caterer’s Kitchen Chicken Stir Fry 402807-1A Ages 18+ F 11/19 5:00-7:00P ESCC Caterer’s Kitchen

Appetizers and Tasty Bites 402021-1A Ages 18+ F 12/03 6:00-8:00P ESCC Caterer’s Kitchen $5 65

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