Featured Courses An Introduction To Voiceovers (Getting Started In Voice Acting) 06/06/22 - 07/29/22 This introductory class offers the feeling of working remotely from the start! You'll read a real script and receive coaching to improve your delivery. Your instructor is a professional voice actor. Sign up for a 90-minute, virtual introductory class. A personal class time will be set up for you. *Participants must be 18 years or older. CPR Health Care Provider 07/12/22 - 07/12/22 Learn to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations, and provide early use of an AED. This course provides the information, training, demonstration and practice necessary to pass the CPR Health Care Provider. Food Sanitation and Safety 07/13/22 - 07/20/22 08/27/22 - 08/27/22 This course emphasizes food protection through sanitation training. You will learn proper food care for food service establishments. Successful completion of the course examination qualifies individuals for Illinois Department of Public Health certification. Mindful Movement Method 09/13/22 - 09/14/22 This is a functional movement yoga class. Learn the secret of moving with ease and grace. This class is for anybody at any stage of life. Regular practice of a few key moves helps keep you limber and strong. Participants will practice ways to stabilize their body for an effective stretch. Get Organized, Stay Organized, and Save Money 09/15/22 - 09/15/22 Have you ever had to pay an extra charge on a credit card or bill because you paid it late? Do you ever run to the grocery store (again!) to pick up a few things that you forgot the last time you shopped? These practices cost you time and money. Learn how to get organized, stay organized, and save money in the process! Lots of tips and great ideas will be offered, and you will feel in control of your life! PTSD Service Dog 101 09/17/22 - 12/17/22 This course is for honorably discharged United States Veterans diagnosed with PTSD who want to learn how to train their own medically necessary PTSD Service Dog. Participants are taught learning theory and beginning applied dog training skills for best practices based on ethical, empirical methods. Students do not bring their own dogs to any lessons; American Veterans Service Dog Academy (AVSDA) will provide service-dogs-in-training for applied practices. Veterans who do not yet have a service dog can apply to adopt an AVSDA service-dog-in-training. The POWER of a Vision Board This course contains no sessions Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program. Are you ready to envision your future? Set yourself up for success in this guided workshop with JaHana Conway. Explore your personal areas of interest that include family, career, relationships, spiritual growth, health, finance, adventure and community service. JaHana will encourage you to be creative and walk you through self-awareness activities in order to set your specific life goals. You will design your vision board with a collage of pictures, words, and quotes to serve as a visual tool to help clarify, concentrate, and maintain focus on your goals. It will bring you closer to your dreams rather than pushing them away. Show-Stopping Charcuterie Boards 10/07/22 - 10/07/22 Lisa Hemenover will help you take the mystery out of designing a show-stopping charcuterie board. You will gain skills to impress guests at your next party and an understanding of how to create the perfect pairings. In this workshop, you will get a 10-inch palm leaf plate, to-go box, delicious and pre-proportioned ingredients, and the appropriate charcuterie tools/utensils. The hardest part about this workshop will be NOT eating all your goodies before you get home! CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 10/08/22 - 10/08/22 Do you enjoy mysteries and crime investigations? Learn "behind the scene" facts of several crimes such as homicides, robberies, stage crime scenes and more. You will get to review 3 cases and determine what is seen in the evidence. Dancercize 09/14/22 - 09/14/22 10/12/22 - 10/12/22 11/16/22 - 11/16/22 Looking to feel better, physically, mentally and just wanting to whittle your middle? Do you enjoy dancing and exercising? Have you tried classes that were just too intense or fast paced? Well, no fear! Dancercize class is here to provide a fun and easy way for people of all levels to get their groove on while burning fat and melting inches. Regular Practice of Meditation 10/11/22 - 10/11/22 Have you always wanted to learn how to meditate? Do you know how to meditate but haven't started a regular practice? Dedicated time and energy will help you build a regular practice. In this session you will learn basic meditation techniques, receive motivation to start a regular practice, and take away book and author recommendations to keep exploring. All you need is an open and curious mind along with the willingness to try. Hidden History: The Assassination of Lincoln 10/10/22 - 10/10/22 This class looks at the assassination of President Lincoln. The class begins with a look at US culture in 1865, a brief biography of Abraham Lincoln, and John Wilkes Booth. It then covers the details leading up to the evening of April 14, 1865, at Ford's Theater, the capture of Booth and his accomplices, and the funeral procession of Lincoln. The status of Ford's Theatre and the gravesite of Lincoln are also explored. Get Organized to be Green 10/13/22 - 10/13/22 Do you want your family to go green? This presentation will help you reuse your own things to get better organized. You will learn the best way to recycle items and keep them from ending up in a landfill. You will learn to set up convenient recycling systems in your own home. You will learn the safest way and place to dispose of toxic materials. A great presentation for you and the environment! Ghost Hunting 10/21/22 - 10/21/22 Join The Illinois Paranormalists (TIP) for an exploration in the realm of ghost hunting. During the session ghost hunters will share their experiences with investigating ghost sightings and sounds, relate techniques used in an investigation and share a variety of equipment and how it is used. Hidden History: The Great American Fires 11/07/22 - 11/07/22 Most people have heard of the famous fires in Chicago and San Francisco, but other fire that had a major impact have been largely forgotten. Have you ever heard of the Peshtigo and Hinckley fires? What about Coconut Grove or Our Lady of Angels? These fires, as well as others that occurred in workplaces, in entertainment venues, and on bodies of water will be discussed in this class. Come learn about little known important historical fires and what makes them worth understanding today. Tarot Cards Explained 11/12/22 - 11/13/22 In this beginner's class, you will discover the origins, history, and symbolism of Tarot Cards. Using custom Tarot flash cards and a hands-on approach, participants in this class will learn the basic meanings behind each of the 78 cards, how to do a "basic spread," and much more. Learn to Blog 12/03/22 - 12/10/22 Learn how to create your own "blog" on the Internet. A web log or "blog" is a web-based journal where people can publish their thoughts and opinions on the Internet. It's a quick and easy way to collect and share things that you find interesting. Whether it's a personal diary, your political commentary, or just pictures and thoughts to share with family and friends - a blog is the fastest way to get on the web Generate Good Vibes 12/06/22 - 12/06/22 Just in time for the holidays learn the ancient technique of Loving Kindness Meditation. This technique follows 59 steps to help participants lose their attachment to ego and ascent to a higher level of loving kindness and compassion for all beings and situations. This practice can help in the recovery of road rage. Estate Planning and Asset Protection This course contains no sessions Have you ever heard someone tell you "you don't know, what you don't know?" Planning for the future is important whether you are just graduating college, getting married, starting or have a young family or preparing for your golden years. Failure to plan can have an adverse affect on your assets and leave your loved ones in financial limbo. In other words, it is never too soon to begin making decisions regarding your assets. America's Boating Course This course contains no sessions This is an introductory course for all recreational boaters produced by America's Boating Club (the U.S. Power Squadrons - USPS) and taught by USPS certified instructors. Open to participants age 12 and over. Those under age 18 require parental signature at first class. This course meets the requirements of states and territories that have mandatory safe boating education laws and is accepted by the State of Illinois as meeting the training requirements for boat operators born after January 1, 1998 to operate a craft of 10HP or more. Prepare for Retirement This course contains no sessions This course is a comprehensive, accurate and unbiased course to help you properly prepare for and maintain a successful retirement plan in today's world. Self-Reflection: Taking a Journey Within This course contains no sessions In this course you'll examine the thoughts and beliefs that have shaped your behavior and actions. The self-awareness activities in this class, such as reprogramming negative self-talk, are powerful and will guide you towards your breakthrough. Take this class before Awakening Your Vision.

Upcoming Courses An Introduction To Voiceovers (Getting Started In Voice Acting) June 6, 2022 to July 29, 2022 CPR Health Care Provider Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Food Sanitation and Safety July 13-20, 2022 Food Sanitation and Safety Saturday, August 27, 2022 Mindful Movement Method September 13-14, 2022 Dancercize Wednesday, September 14, 2022 Get Organized, Stay Organized, and Save Money Thursday, September 15, 2022

Featured Courses

An Introduction To Voiceovers (Getting Started In Voice Acting) 06/06/22 - 07/29/22 This introductory class offers the feeling of working remotely from the start! You'll read a real script and receive coaching to improve your delivery. Your instructor is a professional voice actor. Sign up for a 90-minute, virtual introductory class. A personal class time will be set up for you. *Participants must be 18 years or older.

CPR Health Care Provider 07/12/22 - 07/12/22 Learn to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations, and provide early use of an AED. This course provides the information, training, demonstration and practice necessary to pass the CPR Health Care Provider.

Food Sanitation and Safety 07/13/22 - 07/20/22 08/27/22 - 08/27/22 This course emphasizes food protection through sanitation training. You will learn proper food care for food service establishments. Successful completion of the course examination qualifies individuals for Illinois Department of Public Health certification.

Mindful Movement Method 09/13/22 - 09/14/22 This is a functional movement yoga class. Learn the secret of moving with ease and grace. This class is for anybody at any stage of life. Regular practice of a few key moves helps keep you limber and strong. Participants will practice ways to stabilize their body for an effective stretch.

Get Organized, Stay Organized, and Save Money 09/15/22 - 09/15/22 Have you ever had to pay an extra charge on a credit card or bill because you paid it late? Do you ever run to the grocery store (again!) to pick up a few things that you forgot the last time you shopped? These practices cost you time and money. Learn how to get organized, stay organized, and save money in the process! Lots of tips and great ideas will be offered, and you will feel in control of your life!

PTSD Service Dog 101 09/17/22 - 12/17/22 This course is for honorably discharged United States Veterans diagnosed with PTSD who want to learn how to train their own medically necessary PTSD Service Dog. Participants are taught learning theory and beginning applied dog training skills for best practices based on ethical, empirical methods. Students do not bring their own dogs to any lessons; American Veterans Service Dog Academy (AVSDA) will provide service-dogs-in-training for applied practices. Veterans who do not yet have a service dog can apply to adopt an AVSDA service-dog-in-training.

The POWER of a Vision Board This course contains no sessions Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program. Are you ready to envision your future? Set yourself up for success in this guided workshop with JaHana Conway. Explore your personal areas of interest that include family, career, relationships, spiritual growth, health, finance, adventure and community service. JaHana will encourage you to be creative and walk you through self-awareness activities in order to set your specific life goals. You will design your vision board with a collage of pictures, words, and quotes to serve as a visual tool to help clarify, concentrate, and maintain focus on your goals. It will bring you closer to your dreams rather than pushing them away.

Show-Stopping Charcuterie Boards 10/07/22 - 10/07/22 Lisa Hemenover will help you take the mystery out of designing a show-stopping charcuterie board. You will gain skills to impress guests at your next party and an understanding of how to create the perfect pairings. In this workshop, you will get a 10-inch palm leaf plate, to-go box, delicious and pre-proportioned ingredients, and the appropriate charcuterie tools/utensils. The hardest part about this workshop will be NOT eating all your goodies before you get home!

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 10/08/22 - 10/08/22 Do you enjoy mysteries and crime investigations? Learn "behind the scene" facts of several crimes such as homicides, robberies, stage crime scenes and more. You will get to review 3 cases and determine what is seen in the evidence.

Dancercize 09/14/22 - 09/14/22 10/12/22 - 10/12/22 11/16/22 - 11/16/22 Looking to feel better, physically, mentally and just wanting to whittle your middle? Do you enjoy dancing and exercising? Have you tried classes that were just too intense or fast paced? Well, no fear! Dancercize class is here to provide a fun and easy way for people of all levels to get their groove on while burning fat and melting inches.

Regular Practice of Meditation 10/11/22 - 10/11/22 Have you always wanted to learn how to meditate? Do you know how to meditate but haven't started a regular practice? Dedicated time and energy will help you build a regular practice. In this session you will learn basic meditation techniques, receive motivation to start a regular practice, and take away book and author recommendations to keep exploring. All you need is an open and curious mind along with the willingness to try.

Hidden History: The Assassination of Lincoln 10/10/22 - 10/10/22 This class looks at the assassination of President Lincoln. The class begins with a look at US culture in 1865, a brief biography of Abraham Lincoln, and John Wilkes Booth. It then covers the details leading up to the evening of April 14, 1865, at Ford's Theater, the capture of Booth and his accomplices, and the funeral procession of Lincoln. The status of Ford's Theatre and the gravesite of Lincoln are also explored.

Get Organized to be Green 10/13/22 - 10/13/22 Do you want your family to go green? This presentation will help you reuse your own things to get better organized. You will learn the best way to recycle items and keep them from ending up in a landfill. You will learn to set up convenient recycling systems in your own home. You will learn the safest way and place to dispose of toxic materials. A great presentation for you and the environment!

Ghost Hunting 10/21/22 - 10/21/22 Join The Illinois Paranormalists (TIP) for an exploration in the realm of ghost hunting. During the session ghost hunters will share their experiences with investigating ghost sightings and sounds, relate techniques used in an investigation and share a variety of equipment and how it is used.

Hidden History: The Great American Fires 11/07/22 - 11/07/22 Most people have heard of the famous fires in Chicago and San Francisco, but other fire that had a major impact have been largely forgotten. Have you ever heard of the Peshtigo and Hinckley fires? What about Coconut Grove or Our Lady of Angels? These fires, as well as others that occurred in workplaces, in entertainment venues, and on bodies of water will be discussed in this class. Come learn about little known important historical fires and what makes them worth understanding today.

Tarot Cards Explained 11/12/22 - 11/13/22 In this beginner's class, you will discover the origins, history, and symbolism of Tarot Cards. Using custom Tarot flash cards and a hands-on approach, participants in this class will learn the basic meanings behind each of the 78 cards, how to do a "basic spread," and much more.

Learn to Blog 12/03/22 - 12/10/22 Learn how to create your own "blog" on the Internet. A web log or "blog" is a web-based journal where people can publish their thoughts and opinions on the Internet. It's a quick and easy way to collect and share things that you find interesting. Whether it's a personal diary, your political commentary, or just pictures and thoughts to share with family and friends - a blog is the fastest way to get on the web

Generate Good Vibes 12/06/22 - 12/06/22 Just in time for the holidays learn the ancient technique of Loving Kindness Meditation. This technique follows 59 steps to help participants lose their attachment to ego and ascent to a higher level of loving kindness and compassion for all beings and situations. This practice can help in the recovery of road rage.

Estate Planning and Asset Protection This course contains no sessions Have you ever heard someone tell you "you don't know, what you don't know?" Planning for the future is important whether you are just graduating college, getting married, starting or have a young family or preparing for your golden years. Failure to plan can have an adverse affect on your assets and leave your loved ones in financial limbo. In other words, it is never too soon to begin making decisions regarding your assets.

America's Boating Course This course contains no sessions This is an introductory course for all recreational boaters produced by America's Boating Club (the U.S. Power Squadrons - USPS) and taught by USPS certified instructors. Open to participants age 12 and over. Those under age 18 require parental signature at first class. This course meets the requirements of states and territories that have mandatory safe boating education laws and is accepted by the State of Illinois as meeting the training requirements for boat operators born after January 1, 1998 to operate a craft of 10HP or more.

Prepare for Retirement This course contains no sessions This course is a comprehensive, accurate and unbiased course to help you properly prepare for and maintain a successful retirement plan in today's world.

Self-Reflection: Taking a Journey Within This course contains no sessions In this course you'll examine the thoughts and beliefs that have shaped your behavior and actions. The self-awareness activities in this class, such as reprogramming negative self-talk, are powerful and will guide you towards your breakthrough. Take this class before Awakening Your Vision.