District 214 Community Education

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.

This course continues the beginning sign language instruction, with an emphasis on becoming comfortable in your signing skills. Vocabulary will be reviewed and reinforced, and new vocabulary will be added. Basic knowledge of sign language required. Bring a three-ring binder and 10 dividers to class.

It's true - Learning Spanish can be fast and fun! This engaging course is designed for beginners who want to learn Spanish for travel, business or personal enrichment. Students will focus on proper pronunciation, mastering the alphabet, conjugating regular verbs, and understanding the two forms of "to be" - ser and estar - in the present tense. With this foundation, students will build confidence through practical conversations: greeting others, asking and answering basic questions, dining at La Hacienda Restaurante, singing romantic mariachi songs, visiting the doctor's office, and following directions to popular destinations. The textbook, Spanish is Fun: Lively Lessons for Beginners, Book One, is required and can be purchased during registration or independently.

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.

Welcome to the Intermediate Spanish Class! In this course students will focus on improving Spanish language listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. This class will review regular, stem-changing and irregular verbs in the present tense, including reflexive verbs during the first two classes. The last ten weeks will focus on a review of commands, learning indirect and direct object pronouns, regular and irregular verbs in thh preterite (past) and in the imperfect (past) tenses as well as the future tense. Thematic vocabulary will cover/review daily routine, travel, places in the city, a visit to the doctor, technology and the world of work among others. To enroll in the class, students should have completed Beginning Spanish 2 or have knowledge of the present tense of regular -ar, -er and -ir verbs, stem-changing verbs (o-ue, e-ie, e-i boot verbs) and these irregular verbs (ser, estar, dar, ver, ir, hacer, tener, poner, saber/conocer) in the present tense.

Spring will soon be upon us, and that means it's time to get ready for another season of gardening. In this class we will discuss tools and techniques for getting your garden ready for spring planting.

Enjoy the freshness of the season with Spring Pesto Pasta. This vibrant dish combines homemade pesto with a fusilli pasta for a light yes satisfying meal. Ideal for a quick meal or a spring gathering.

Discover the joy and satisfaction of growing your vegetables from the most basic beginning unit--the seed! In this class you will learn techniques that will ensure that the seeds you plant today will turn into the colorful, sweet, crunchy and nutritious vegetables that you harvest tomorrow!

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.

Uncover the secrets of authentic Italian focaccia in this hands-on workshop. You'll learn the essential techniques of dough preparation, fermentation and baking--plus get inspired with creative topping ideas to make your focaccia truly your own. Each student will bake their own focaccia to take home, along with step-by-step recipes and expert tips to help you recreated this classic bread anytime.

Lacking a big backyard does not mean that you can never have your own vegetable garden. Learn tips and techniques for making the most of limited space to grow a bountiful harvest of sweet, crunchy vegetables.

Learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate and guardianship. Take the first step to create or update an appropriate plan. The first class covers probate and guardianship and the second class gets into powers of attorney, wills and trusts.