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Most Craft (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Adult EnrichmentCategory
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Adult Students Returning to SchoolSpecial InterestDid you start your degree and then life got in the way and you never had the chance to finish? Now is your chance! We have a program designed specifically for adult students who have college credits and who have busy lives. Come learn more about how you can complete your BA degree. You can also earn college credits from your work experience.Winter 2023
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Starting SoonAdvanced SpanishLanguagesThis course offers more conversational practice for students who have completed the equivalent of beginning and intermediate Spanish. Everyday vocabulary is emphasized through many types of practice.Winter 2023
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Andy Warhol: A Life in Pop - Blockbuster Exhibition!Community Education TravelA new Blockbuster Exhibition is coming to the McAninch Arts Center and Cleve Carney Museum of Art at the College of DuPage in the summer of 2023! The works from the Andy Warhol Portfolios: A Life in Pop is a highly anticipated must see! The Warhol Exhibition will include 94 works, including interactive experiences, a video archive installation, over 150 photos taken by Warhol, a Studio 54 experience and a Central Park-inspired outdoor café, creating an immersive, multifaceted exhibition focused on the life and work of one of the most influential artists of the past century! Warhol was a central figure in the Pop Art movement that emerged in the U.S. in the early 1950s and is the most recognizable artist of the second half of the twentieth century. His mass-produced images of popular culture exhibited his mastery at identifying the defining cultural images of this era. Examples include the Wicked Witch of the West, Superman, Howdy Doody, a Marilyn Monroe silk-screen and a painting of a Campbell's soup can. After the tour, enjoy an upscale luncheon at the delightful Cooper’s Hawk Restaurant in Downers Grove!CET 2023
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Isabelle Acatauassú Alves Almeida (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)AquaticsCategory
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Arlington Heights Community Concert BandPerformances and Special EventsThe Arlington Heights Community Concert Band (AHCCB) is the premiere community band of the Village of Arlington Heights. The all volunteer band prides itself on spreading the love and knowledge of music with the local community with free concerts and a fantastic program to supplement musician education in the area. All AHCCB concerts are free of charge, but ticket reservations are still required.Fall 2022
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Thank You (21 Millions+) views (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)ArtsCategory
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David Ou (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)BadmintonFitness & AthleticsThis indoor class format is primarily open play, with instruction available. Plastic shuttles provided, but bring a racket. Families are welcome, however students 17 years old and younger must have a parent/guardian also enrolled and participating with them.Winter 2023
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Starting SoonAK Rockefeller (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Ballroom and Latin DancingArtsBe ready to dance at your next special occasion! This class covers the fox trot, waltz, jitterbug, cha-cha, polka, Latin dance and swing. Singles, couples and teens welcome.Winter 2023
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screaming_monkey (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Belly Dance Fusion FitnessFitness & AthleticsTone muscles and burn calories while moving your body to an eclectic mix of music! Drills and combos that are based on belly dancing and folk dancing will be featured along with the Tai Chi principles of grounding and balance. Classes are non-impact and self-paced, all levels are welcome.Winter 2023
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Carmen @ the Lyric Opera HouseCommunity Education TravelAt Chicago’s legendary 1929 Art Deco Civic Opera House, the Chicago Lyric Opera presents Carmen! At the second-largest opera auditorium in North America, our dress circle seating is perfect for this legendary opera. Carmen is the immortal tale of the restless, free-spirited heroine and Don José, the soldier who's drawn to her in a truly "fatal attraction." Carmen has long been one of the world's favorite operas. It returns this season in the company's vividly colorful, powerfully dramatic production with dynamic Ryan Opera Center alumna J'Nai Bridges, who is now enjoying a dazzling career internationally, in the title role. Partnering with her is Charles Castronovo, one of the world's most acclaimed tenors. You'll be drawn to the drama like moth to flame as this alluring opera brings you along to its edge-of-your-seat ending. A pre-opera talk is also scheduled to discuss the production. Hosted by an opera expert, this pre-opera lecture allows you the unique opportunity to learn more about the historical context of this opera, the music that makes it a classic, and the creator behind this masterpiece. Before the matinee, lunch is included at the Ukrainian-owned Russian Tea Time Restaurant.CET 2023
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Starting SoonCell Phones & ParentingSpecial InterestWhen your child has a Smartphone there are key things you should know in order to keep them safe and secure. In this class you’ll understand recommended safety settings on popular social media apps, parental apps for your child’s Smartphone, and more! We simplify this complicated technology so that you and your child can use the phone safely without worry.Winter 2023
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Chair YogaFitness & AthleticsChair Yoga is for those who would like to access the benefits of yoga without having to sit, kneel or lie on the floor. This class is done seated in a chair and standing by a chair that can be used for support. Participants may also choose to remain seated for the entire class. We will practice gentle, fluid movements to promote circulation, alignment, flexibility, balance, overall strength and deeper, smoother breathing. Mental effects include mind-body awareness, improved concentration and a sense of well-being. Use of light weights is optional.Winter 2023
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WaitlistChicago Fireboat Cruise & Chicago Firehouse RestaurantCommunity Education TravelDepart on a historical experience as we celebrate the Chicago Fire Department! This afternoon we will board a retired Chicago Fireboat, the Fred A. Busse for a unique tour and cruise! The Fred A. Busse was built in 1936 and named for the former mayor of Chicago, who served from 1907 until 1911.When placed into service with the Fire Department in 1937, it was the largest diesel-powered fireboat in the world. It was built specifically for Chicago to fit underneath the city’s bridges, minimizing response times for emergencies. Today the fireboat is back in action giving tours on Lake Michigan and the Chicago River, focusing on the history of this boat, the history of the fire department and all that the boat did for the city. Historic photos show her in action, back when the Chicago River was used for manufacturing and how it fought the McCormick Place fire in 1967. See the city from the water like you never have before! Before the cruise, we will have lunch at one of Chicago’s premier restaurants, The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant. Formerly Engine Company 104 of the Chicago Fire Department, this original 1905 Romanesque Revival firehouse has been a cornerstone in this South Loop neighborhood which protected nearby Prairie Avenue, Chicago’s former Millionaire Row, including the mansions of McCormick, Palmer and Glessner. Dine amongst the pointed historical features and well-defined ambiance in this highly-rated fine dining restaurant opening especially for our group!CET 2023
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Joseph Gage (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Come Fly Indoors with UsSpecial InterestIf you want to learn how to fly RC airplanes, or if you are a seasoned veteran and want to hone your skills during the winter months this is a class for you. Our “classroom” is the field house where we fly small to medium sized, electric RC planes in any weather. Most of our students are “repeat attenders” and have become good friends who enjoy sharing their knowledge with newcomers. So, if you are just starting out and need some help, or if you are looking for a comfortable place to fly during the winter, join us for fun and fellowship.Winter 2023
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Community Education TravelCategory
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WaitlistIsabelle Acatauassú Alves Almeida (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Core Aquatics Swimming - Learn 2 SwimAquaticsThis class focuses on water adjustment, floating, and breathing all while building water confidence in younger swimmers. Each swimmer will progress through our robust curriculum individualized to their own skill level. Skills learned will include: developing comfort with water on their face and submersion, moving through the water on their own, rising and floating on both their fronts and backs and eventually incorporating kicking and movement, introduction to breathing techniques including maintaining the float position while breathing, mastering strong propulsion for recreation and pre-competitive swimming, basic water safety and the dos/don’ts of recreational swim.Winter 2023
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Most Craft (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Crochet & KnittingArtsThe basics of crochet and knitting will be taught to beginners, while experienced artisans will receive advice and instruction to create projects of their choice. All beginners should bring a skein of 5-8 oz. light-colored worsted weight yarn (#4), a pair of small scissors, a three-ring binder notebook to hold letter size handouts and a pen. Crochet beginners bring an I-9 crochet hook; knitting beginners bring short number 9 knitting needles. Experienced artisans bring their own projects to work on.Winter 2023
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Nenad Stojkovic (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Deep StretchingFitness & AthleticsThis class will focus on stretching the hip flexors, IT bands, hamstrings, shoulders, back, chest and legs for increased range of motion, flexibility, relaxation and relief of sciatica, back pain or injuries. Bring a mat to class.Winter 2023
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Down on the Farm! An Agritourism AdventureCommunity Education TravelGo "down on the farm" today as we visit the fabulous Fair Oaks Farm to enjoy the best agri-tourism site in the Midwest! This state-of-the-art dairy farm is one of the largest in the United States. Your visit to this 21st century farm will give you the opportunity to see how a dairy industry operates. The tour of the farm includes a drive through a modern barn of Holstein cows to see how milk is produced. The other dairy adventures at the farm include a visit to the ultra-modern Birthing Barn, where an average of 80 calves are born each day! See a presentation in Theater 4D, and visit the Fair Oaks Farms Cheese Factory, as the freshest cheese is made right before your eyes. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase artisan cheese, premium ice cream and other dairy products. New to the farm, The Pig Adventure is the farm's latest addition. Visit the Farrowing Barn to watch live births and see state-of-the-art exhibits at the Pork Education Center. A wonderful buffet lunch will be served at Fair Oaks Farm in the Farmhouse Restaurant. Enjoy farm fresh food at this gorgeous farm-to-table restaurant featuring a wrap-around porch and an indoor/outdoor fireplace!CET 2023
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Drawing SimplifiedArtsBeginning drawers will learn fundamental principles of line, shape, value and drawing accuracy and then move on to the expressive possibilities involved in composing a drawing. The class focuses on black and white drawing , primarily with pencil or charcoal. Bring a #2 pencil and several sheets of blank paper or a sketchbook to class.Winter 2023
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PopularDueling Pianos @ Starved Rock LodgeCommunity Education TravelA wildly entertaining music and comedy dueling piano show. An experience that will have you singing, shouting and dancing! This fun show takes place inside Starved Rock State Park Lodge’s Great Hall, the centerpiece of the pine-and-log structure, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Surrounded by log walls and a two-sided stone fireplace, you’ll enjoy a delicious buffet before the dueling pianos fire up! While at the Lodge, you’ll have some time to visit the gift store and relax in the Great Hall. A perfect late winter getaway!CET 2023
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m01229 (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Fitness & AthleticsCategory
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Grumpy Old Men @ the Fireside TheatreCommunity Education TravelEnjoy an afternoon at one of the Midwest’s premiere dinner theaters, the spectacular Fireside, in Fort Atkinson, WI! The theatre features state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems for Broadway quality productions. Prior to the play, you will be treated to lunch in the lovely Fireside Restaurant before enjoying the professional matinee performance in their 700 seat theatre-in-the round. You’ll also have time to shop before the show in the popular gift shops offering a complete selection of gifts and collectibles for all ages and occasions! Then settle back to see the story of Max and John, neighbors who have been feuding for most of their lives. Invigorated by their shared affection for their beautiful new neighbor across the street, they face off as romantic rivals until their hilarious shenanigans finally bring about a resolution to their long-standing differences. Based on the 1993 film, this stage adaptation captures the lovable crotchety characters through twinkling humor, great songs and the affectionate depiction of a small town that feels like home to everyone.CET 2023