District 214 Community Education

This Pickleball class is for all levels. For those who have no experience, join the instructor to learn the fastest growing game around and for those of you with experience, play independently with others. Players will rotate during the round robin type play. Limited paddles available to borrow or bring your own paddles. Due to the popularity of our pickleball classes, all refunds are subject to a $10 administrative fee.

Maybe your family heritage is Polish and you remember Polish being spoken when you were growing up but never really learned it. You may be going on a trip to Poland, or you just want to have some fun and learn basic Polish conversation. Then this is the class for you! The book and workbook; Polski, Krok Po Kroku: Level 1, are needed for the class.

This class is for those who have had an introduction to the Polish language and wish to continue the adventure. Expand your knowledge and understanding of Polish while having fun during the journey. Bring book from Polish 1 or purchase at registration online.

Have you been curious about what ChatGPT is exactly and how it can be used? Join our fun and engaging class to learn everything you need to know about ChatGPT powered by Artificial Intelligence. Understand how it works and why it's taking the world by storm. You'll explore practical everyday uses for ChatGPT in both workforce and a home, ensuring you stay in the look when ChatGPT is mentioned in conversations and on the news. Don't get left behind in today's tech-savvy world-attend this essential training today!

Curious about those square barcodes you see on restaurant tables, advertisements and mailers? Find out what QR codes are and how they work. Tony will explain how these codes allow your smartphone to quickly open websites, download apps, or access information with a simple scan. You'll discover where QR codes are commonly used and how to scan them safely using your phone's camera. You will also learn how to avoid suspicious codes, and protect yourself before clicking or scanning. The presentation will also cover the growing problem of smartphone scams and robocalls. From fake, "You've won a prize," calls, to threatening messages claiming you owe money, scammers often rely on fear, urgency or confusion to trick people. Tony will explain how these scams work, how to recognize them quickly, and what to do when you receive a suspicious call or message. You'll also discover practical ways to protect your phone and your personal information, including tips for blocking spam calls, identifying scam text messages, and adjusting smartphone settings that help filter unwanted contacts.

Quilting is creative, rewarding, relaxing and fun. Less experienced quilters will work on basic quilting patterns, measuring and cutting fabric and piecing (must have basic sewing skills and knowledge of using a sewing machine). Experienced quilters will work on current projects, any unfinished projects or start a new one. Our class creates a space for sharing ideas, fun facts, and new and old methods and tips. Bernina machines are available or bring your own if desired.

Experience an opulent and extraordinary Halloween at the legendary Sanfilippo Estate in Barrington Hills, Illinois. This isn’t a typical haunted house, but an afternoon of vintage elegance and haunted history designed to enchant rather than frighten. Begin with a gourmet fall feast and wine in the stunning pavilion before exploring the world’s finest collection of automatic musical instruments, including the magnificent Eden Palais carousel. The day culminates in the historic mansion with a spellbinding concert on the world’s largest restored theatre pipe organ, accompanying a rare silent Halloween film produced on the estate. Join us for a beautifully spooky, time-traveling adventure!

Celebrate the holidays at the spectacular Sanfilippo Estate in Barrington Hills. Start with an elegant catered meal in the Carousel Building, dining alongside the "Eden Palais"—the world’s only complete European salon carousel. You'll marvel at its massive carved façade and Gavioli band organ while learning about this incredible collection. After lunch, head to the residence for a 90-minute holiday concert featuring the Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ, performed by the world-renowned Dave Wickerham. Conclude your afternoon with a self-guided tour of the mansion, where docents demonstrate a premier collection of restored antique music machines.

Shotokan Karate is a Japanese martial arts system developed as a means of strengthening the mind, body and spirit. Karate training is structured to provide all around strength, coordination and agility for the body along with improving mental discipline and focus. Karate has something for everyone including physical fitness, self-defense, the excitement of sport and personal enrichment. No special equipment or abilities are required.

Shotokan Karate is a Japanese martial arts system developed as a means of strengthening the mind, body and spirit. Karate training is structured to provide all around strength, coordination and agility for the body along with improving mental discipline and focus. Karate has something for everyone including physical fitness, self-defense, the excitement of sport and personal enrichment. No special equipment or abilities are required.

Continue your study of Sign Language in this continuation of the intermediate class. Some new vocabulary will be introduced, but more so, use what you have learned already to participate in fun activities and games, and even sign a children's book. The last class is off-site. Bring a three-ring binder and 10 dividers to class.

Welcome to Beginning Two! This class focuses on improving Spanish language skills while learning the irregular and reflexive verbs in the present tense. To enroll, students must have studied the Beginning One class or have knowledge of the regular verb structure and the two verbs, ser and estar (to be) in the present tense. With the increased knowledge of verbs, the students will learn to create the following situational dialogues: to describe one's family, shop for clothes, express love from the heart, buy/rent a residence, explain one's daily routine, plan a vacation and to dine on a matahambre dinner. The book used is Barron's 9th Edition, Spanish Now! Level One.

Tai Chi (Taiji) is an ancient Chinese exercise with numerous health benefits. As a martial art, Tai Chi downplays brute strength and emphasizes learning motor skills and nurturing the body. The mindful movements promote stress relief and relaxation. Physically, this practice is a low-impact exercise that will foster balance, coordination and flexibility while exploring martial intentions.

Tai Chi (Taiji) is an ancient Chinese exercise with numerous health benefits. As a martial art, Tai Chi downplays brute strength and emphasizes learning motor skills and nurturing the body. The mindful movements promote stress relief and relaxation. Physically, this practice is a low-impact exercise that will foster balance, coordination and flexibility while exploring martial intentions.

Tai Chi (Taiji) is an ancient Chinese exercise with numerous health benefits. As a martial art, Tai Chi downplays brute strength and emphasizes learning motor skills and nurturing the body. The mindful movements promote stress relief and relaxation. Physically, this practice is a low-impact exercise that will foster balance, coordination and flexibility while exploring martial intentions.

Tai Chi (Taiji) is an ancient Chinese exercise with numerous health benefits. As a martial art, Tai Chi downplays brute strength and emphasizes learning motor skills and nurturing the body. The mindful movements promote stress relief and relaxation. Physically, this practice is a low-impact exercise that will foster balance, coordination and flexibility while exploring martial intentions.

Tai Chi (Taiji) is an ancient Chinese exercise with numerous health benefits. As a martial art, Tai Chi downplays brute strength and emphasizes learning motor skills and nurturing the body. The mindful movements promote stress relief and relaxation. Physically, this practice is a low-impact exercise that will foster balance, coordination and flexibility while exploring martial intentions.