District 214 Community Education

This series of courses is designed to help seniors build confidence and practical skills using today's everyday technology. Participants will learn how to use smartphones and tablets more effectively, stay safe online, and make technology work for their daily lives. Topics include smartphone basics, texting and video calling, password management, recognizing scams, using QR codes, downloading and using apps, digital photos, artificial intelligence (AI) and accessing helpful community and healthcare resources online. The course is hands-on and paced to encourage questions, practice and real-world application in a supportive environment. During registration you will have the opportunity to customize the class by asking the questions you need answered most.

At The Theater Lab our mission is simple: to be a hub around which the community can collaborate to bring passionate theater to life. We welcome anyone with a passion for theater at all levels of experience to join us as a Theater Lab Member. Membership dues are $40 a season and include exclusive benefits such as: Access to special theater workshops and tours. Hands-on behind-the-scenes learning. Invitations to special Members-only events. Access to industry professionals. Special Members-only discounts from D214 Community Education! To become a Member or for more information, please call us at 847-718-7700 or email ce@d214.org. To additionally support The Theater Lab, simply add a donation under 'Donation' and click 'Enroll Now'.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream The Theater Lab Presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream To celebrate its 10th anniversary season, The Theater Lab, a District 214 Community Education program, returns to the production that started it all: William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. A tangled web of love, mischief, and magic unfolds in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night's Dream, where enchanted forests blur the line between reality and illusion. As four young lovers lose their way under a spell gone wrong, a band of bumbling actors prepares a play, and a feud between the fairy king and queen sends the natural world into chaos. With transformation, mistaken identity, and whimsical humor at every turn, this beloved comedy invites audiences into a dreamlike world where anything—and anyone—can change overnight. The enchanted cast of The Theater Lab’s A Midsummer Night's Dream, features (in alphabetical order) Jorge Bello (Lysander), Caryl Davidson (Peter Quince), Sylvain Field (Puck), Erin Fleming (Nick Bottom), Keri Graham (Robin Starveling), Egor J Gribbet (Theseus), Karin Hansen (Titania), Jane Heyman (Hippolyta), Sarah Jane “SJ” Heyman (Peaseblossom), Aimee Jaske (Helena), Hunter Johnson (Demetrius, Flute), Inaya Latif (Mustardseed), McKenna Marie (Oberon), Rachel Misic (Moth), Nancy Morrison (Tom Snout), Patricia Tinsley (Snug, Egeus), Grace Vestal (Cobweb), Karen Warlin (Philostrate), Kaylee Williams (Hermia), and dancers from Mt. Prospect School of Classical Ballet’s touring repertory company, Ballet Expressions. For tickets, you may purchase them through our website or by calling 847-718-7700. To additionally support The Theater Lab, simply add a donation under 'Donation' and click 'Enroll Now'.

With the rising cost of health care, many people are choosing to work past 65 to continue their health insurance coverage for a younger spouse, and delay taking their Social Security until they collect their full retirement benefit. This class will cover strategies for triggering your & Social Security benefits to avoid lifetime penalties and get the most out of your Social Security benefits.

Celebrate the flavors of the season with tender, bakery-style white chocolate peppermint scones! In this hands-on class, you'll learn essential techniques for mixing and shaping tender, flaky scones as you create a delicious treat just in time for the holidays. You'll leave with fresh baked scones, detailed recipes, and the skills to recreate them at home anytime.

Learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate and guardianship. Attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft will explain how to ensure your final wishes can be protected. Take the first step to create or update a plan that is appropriate for you.

In this online Zoom class we will practice basic yoga postures and exercises that help to tone, strengthen, stretch and relax the body. Participants are guided to move mindfully within their range and to engage the element of breath awareness. This class is tailored to those ages 50 and beyond, or beginners of any age. Wear comfortable clothing and have a yoga mat.

Keep your kid safe on their phone with this empowering, yet practical training for busy parents and caregivers. This class breaks down the essential insights everyone needs to understand in order to confidently protect their child online. You'll leave the training understanding recommended privacy settings, risky apps to avoid, screen time boundaries, and the warning signs that matter most. Walk away with the knowledge and tools to create a safer digital environment for your family.