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D214 Community Education
Small Group
Personal
Training
p. 18
ce.d214.org
Adult Education - Kids Aquatics - Performing Arts - Fitness - Travel - Community Theater - Music Lessons - Kids Classes - Cooking - Professional Development - Online
Fitness &
Athletics
Culinary
Building Learning
Communities
ICELAND >
Travel p. 12
>
Offering dozens of trips every year
YOU CAN’T TAKE IT
ranging from short half-day jaunts
to local tourist hot spots, to exotic WITH YOU!
multi-week vacations to dream Theater Lab p. 34
destinations across the world,
Community Education’s very own theater
CET is your partner in making
troupe, The Theater Lab, proudly presents
memories of a lifetime!
a four performance run of the Pulitzer Prize
An island of dramatic contrasts, winning play, “You Can’t Take It With You.”
Iceland is a landscape forged by
Join us for this comedy classic or attend one
ice and fire. Learn more about our
of our other cultural & performing arts events
trip-of-a-lifetime to Iceland as well
throughout the winter and spring season.
as our shorter day trips, theater
Turn to pages 34 & 35 to learn more.
trips and extended tours.
Arts
Professional
Development
READ TO LEARN >
Adult Education p. 32
Would you like to work one on one with
someone and have a positive and long-
term impact on their life? The Read to
Learn program allows you to work one-
on-one with an adult student on basic
reading and writing skills that will
improve the quality of their personal
and professional lives.
Learn about our Read to Learn program
and all our Adult Education programs
on page 32.
Discover more inside!
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Registration is now open!
n Adult Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-32
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n Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
n Community Education Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
n Culinary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
n Cultural & Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35
n D214 CE Gold Card Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 30
n D214 Education Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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n Fitness and Athletics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-18
n Health and Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20
n Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
n Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 23
n Our Amazing Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
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n Our Excellent Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
n Personal Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23
n Professional Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
n Registration Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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n Registration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
n Special Interests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-27 28
n Skip Dates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
n Youth and Family. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29
Winter 2022: No Class Dates & Make-Up Weeks D214 CE Gold Card
No Class: 1/17, 2/21 If you are a resident of D214 and 62 years or older, you are
Make-Up Week: 3/21-3/27 eligible for a free D214 Community Education Gold Card. Gold
Card members receive discounts for designated D214 High
There are no regularly scheduled classes during make-up
School and Community Education programs, games,
weeks. Classes canceled by the instructor may be made up and performances.
during a make-up week or at a mutually agreed upon day
Apply for a Gold Card online at ce.d214.org/goldcard or call
and time.
847-718-7700.
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Administrators
& Staff
Superintendent Community Education Staff Our Mission
Dr. David R. Schuler Patrick Mogge
Director of Community Engagement To provide
Board of Education and Outreach high quality
William J. Dussling Christopher Gorcik community
President Community Education Supervisor
Mildred “Millie” Palmer education
Karen Oswald
Vice President Adult Education and Family Literacy programming
Mark Hineman Supervisor to residents
Alva Kreutzer Cathy Veller
of all ages.
Dan Petro Community Education
Andrea Rauch Program Manager
Leonard “Lenny” Walker
Campus Locations and Entrances
Elmhurst Road (83)
1 Forest View Educational Center (FVEC)
Community Education Main Office
2 2121 South Goebbert Road
Dundee Road (68) Arlington Heights
> Enter through door 2
7 2 Buffalo Grove High School (BGHS)
Hintz Road
1100 West Dundee Road
New Wilke Road
Ra Buffalo Grove
nd Palatine Road
Ro 4
ad Thomas Road Elk Grove High School (EGHS)
(12 3
) 500 Elk Grove Boulevard
Elk Grove Village
Arlington Heights Road
Euclid Avenue
Kensington Road 4 John Hersey High School (JHHS)
5 1900 East Thomas
No Arlington Heights
rth > Enter through door 32
Central Road we
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igh 5 Prospect High School (PHS)
6 wa
y (14 801 West Kensington Road
)
Mount Prospect
Golf Road (58) > Enter through door 30 or 32
1
Algo
nqu 6 Rolling Meadows High School (RMHS)
Higgins Road (72) in R
oad 2901 West Central Road
(62)
Rolling Meadows
Oakton Street > Enter through door 11
7 Wheeling High School (WHS)
Landmeier Road
900 South Elmhurst Road
Elk Grove Boulevard Wheeling
3
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Welcome!
Dear Community Members:
Welcome to the Winter 2022 issue of
the Community Education program
guide. While we are always proud of
the wide array of opportunities offered
by our Community Education staff, we
are especially pleased this time because of the increased
number of in-person classes offered. Our District 214 students Dear Community Members:
are thrilled by the return of face-to-face, in-person learning.
We know that you will share a similar excitement as you Welcome to the winter edition of the
select and participate in the many programs offered through District 214 Community Education
Community Education. program guide. We’re excited to
share our latest slate of courses and
During our school walkthroughs this fall, Board members have special events with you. We are adding
been impressed - as always - by the quality of instruction, the back additional in-person programs that meet the needs of
technology available and the student engagement that make community members, while continuing to comply with current
District 214 one of the nation’s premier districts in preparing public health mandates and state guidelines.
students for success beyond high school. You’ll find stories
highlighting just a few outstanding learning experiences here. We continue to receive positive feedback about our
programming, and feel sure you will be just as enthusiastic as
A similar combination of factors in our Community Education we are about what’s in store for this winter. A spotlight event
programs is paving the way for adults to advance their own is The Theater Lab’s spring presentation of “You Can’t Take It
careers and quality of life. This issue of the program guide With You.” Check out our profile of The Theater Lab producer/
includes Community Education Instructor Highlights - a chance director, Patrick Zielinski, on page 34; maybe you’d like to join
to meet just a few of the people who are providing high-level the production! We have many new courses planned for the
teaching across a wide spectrum of courses. coming session that you can find throughout the guide as
This issue also includes remarkable testimonials from two well as on our website.
women who experienced exactly that. Sixteen years after Adult Education, including English as a Second Language,
leaving high school without her diploma, Irma Torres utilized High School Equivalency and Citizenship preparation classes
Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) to complete her are in-person again, with a few classes being offered remotely.
GED and change her career direction, enabling her to fulfill the Through the free 16-week Adult Manufacturing Career Pathway
dream of buying a home for her family. Xiling Chen is a former program at Wheeling High School, participants have the
Adult Education student who found enhanced independence by opportunity to earn several certifications to help advance their
taking ESL and the Citizenship Preparation classes - a choice career. Since 1947, we have been committed to providing high
made easier because of the free childcare available for her two quality educational and enrichment opportunities for residents
young boys. She earned her High School Equivalency through of all ages and look forward to welcoming you this winter.
Harper College in May and is now pursuing an associates
degree in Supply Chain Management. Stay healthy, be well and thank you for your continued support.
And if not all Community Education classes are so dramatically Sincerely,
life changing, they all do provide opportunities to explore and Patrick Mogge
expand horizons in ways that benefit individuals and ultimately Director, Community Engagement and Outreach
the entire community.
We hope you’ll take time to peruse this issue and its
opportunities carefully. And on behalf of the Board of
Education, I hope you have a great winter.
Sincerely,
William (Bill) Dussling,
District 214 Board President
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EDUCATION
FOUNDATION
Foundation Golf Outing:
A day on the links for
a good cause
The District 214 Education Foundation recently held the
annual Foundation for the Future Golf Open and Reception
at Rolling Green Country Club; what a success it was. Events
like this help to fund student success, innovation and lifelong
learning beyond the limitations of conventional funding for
public education.
Gifts to the District 214 Education Foundation mean so
much. Support from our donors and sponsors mean that
we will be able to address the stories of real need that we
hear every day. Our donors empower us to continuously
make impactful changes to empower D214 students in
life-changing, tangible ways.
There are a number of ways to support
the District 214 Education Foundation
n Early college credit and summer enrichment
programming
n The Next Generation Pathway to Completion, a nationally
unique program supporting first-generation students
and their families from their junior year in high school
through graduation from college. The first cohort has
seen 100 percent college acceptance.
n Funding for career certifications and Career Pathway
programming and capital improvements that collectively
give students a head start on their future
n Scholarships for college-bound students and academic
enrichment in high school
n And more
Want to help? Join us in our mission to build dreams
and fund the future!
If you want to support the D214 Education Foundation, you
can do so in many ways. Just reach out to Brooke Snell at
brooke.snell@d214.org.
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DISCOVER:
Our Excellent Staff
Wheeling Teacher Named Winner in National Innovation Contest
Becky Kinnee, the teaching and Over the weeks, Kinnee’s program evolved to help the entire
learning facilitator at Wheeling High community. Younger students were able to gain support. Parents
School, won first prize in the national were able to fill out applications for free internet and learned to
Teach Plus Project SPARK Innovation navigate things like open house and parent teacher conferences.
Contest. This award is given to On top of that, Kinnee and her team also provided food, drinks and
educators who reinvented education school supplies to support the community and kids.
during the pandemic. “I am just so proud of our Wheeling High School staff because this
In order to continue to connect was truly a team effort. We saw a need, we made a plan, we left
with students during the pandemic, the comfort of our school and we served our community with love
Kinnee developed a Tutoring in the and care, all the while navigating the difficulties of the pandemic.
Park program. Every Saturday for 15 weeks, she led a team of staff There were so many people who showed up each week to do the
and student tutors to help students with homework, organization work, and I am just thankful to be on a team who cares about our
and completion of graduation requirements in a community park. kids as much as I do,” said Kinnee.
They also provided free enrichment experiences like art and Finalists of the Teach Plus SPARK Innovation Contest were judged
music lessons. by an expert panel that included award-winning teachers and
principals and senior staff of the Illinois Board of Education.
Good chemistry: Hersey’s Chris Cassidy wins Teacher Excellence Award
John Hersey High School teacher The award includes $1,000 and a framed certificate from the
Chris Cassidy has been honored as section, which will recognize Cassidy during its November meeting.
this year’s winner of the Teacher Also planned is a recognition ceremony to be scheduled at Hersey.
Excellence Award, issued annually “I am incredibly honored to be the recipient,” Cassidy said. “The
by the Chicago section of the ACS is the standard bearer of professional organizations in my field.
American Chemical Society. Some of the other nominees are ‘teacher heroes’ of mine, and I am
Chicago section members created floored that I was selected out of this pool. This is a higher honor
the honor in 2018 to “recognize, than I could have imagined.”
encourage and stimulate
outstanding teachers of high school
chemistry or a chemical science in the Chicago section.”
The criteria fit Cassidy, who currently teaches Honors and
“Our best days are the ones where
Advanced Placement Chemistry. Cassidy said he always strives to students are making their own
make his classes authentic, engaging and appropriately rigorous.
“Our best days are the ones where students are making their discoveries and connections through
own discoveries and connections through experimentation and
discussion,” he said. “I believe students thrive on challenge and
experimentation and discussion,”
are naturally curious, and also want to improve the world they are
living in. They have been impressing me for over 20 years, and I am
fortunate to be able to guide some of them through an important
stage of their lives.”
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DISCOVER:
Our Amazing Students
District 214 Helps Hundreds of Elk Grove Students Gain Internet Access
The internet is a vital tool in education, but hundreds Blackhawk Estates population, but there were limitations. Data plans
of students found themselves struggling to overcome were capped to three gigabytes a month, which in many cases, was not
enough to support all of the Zoom classes. The District accommodated
technological barriers during the pandemic. the expenses, but there needed to be a long-term solution.
About 450 Elk Grove High School students live in the adjoining mobile
In fall 2020, the IT department sought to set up a remote wireless system
home communities known as the Oasis Mobile Home Park and Blackhawk
in the mobile home communities that could instantly connect to the
Estates. This unincorporated area is surrounded on all sides by roads and
high school network. This system would provide the same high-speed
gated industrial parks, leaving residents landlocked. All students in the
broadband service to the students’ school-issued devices for a seamless
District have a school-issued device, but many of these students do not
connection.
have access to reliable high speed internet.
To help fund the project, the District applied to various grants. It received
“Consider how often we all depend on the internet in our regular
$25,000 from the Best Buy Foundation, $10,000 from the Illinois Secretary
interactions for goods and services. Access to dependable, high-speed
of State for Digital Network Access, as well as funds under the federal
internet is essential in today’s world and that includes classroom learning
CARES Act.
experiences. However, many families must focus on providing basic
necessities over access to online resources for students,” said Dr. Lazaro “Federal funding has been instrumental in addressing the countless
Lopez, the associate superintendent of teaching and learning at District 214. challenges faced during the pandemic. Providing the needed infrastructure
to support broadband access for our students at this location and
The District’s IT Department recognized this problem. In spring 2020, the
throughout the District will have a long term impact beyond the current
District distributed hotspot devices to the Oasis Mobile Home Park and
crisis,” said Lopez.
(continued on page 9)
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Discover: Our Amazing Students
“Ensuring that all of D214 students
have access to quality internet
is a passion of mine and our
Technology Services Department.
This project is the first step in
helping to create ubiquitous access
for all students within the
D214 boundaries. …”
Students find their Passion through
– Anthony Schlorff Manufacturing Pathway
October is Manufacturing Month. District 214 is highlighting this growing field and how
students are getting the hands-on experience they need to jump-start their careers.
Elk Grove Students Gain Internet District 214’s Manufacturing career cluster teaches students how to plan, manage
Access (continued from p. 8) and process materials into intermediate or final products. It offers a variety of
certification opportunities as well as advanced courses where students can earn
In September, CDW helped install a new wireless point- college credits.
to-point bridge system, with one point on the water tower
“Students will start from scratch with basic measurements and work all the way
of Oasis and one at Forest View Educational Center in
up to some pretty advanced CNC (Computer Numerical Control) programming,” said
Arlington Heights. The range can be accessed by students
Jon Pieper, the manufacturing career and technical educator at Elk Grove High School.
in Blackhawk Estates, as well as District 59 students in
both communities. This system, believed to be the first of its “I’m really grateful to have this pathway because last year I did not know what I
kind in the state, creates an on-campus internet experience. wanted to do after high school,” said Jose Cervantes, a senior at Elk Grove High
All District-issued devices can connect automatically and School. “I can work with machines, make parts and get paid for it. It’s something
students have access to licensed software that they could I just really like to do.”
normally only use at school. Manufacturing is a leading driver in Illinois’ economy, with more than $100 billion
“Ensuring that all of D214 students have access to quality of annual economic output and more than 18,000 manufacturing companies
internet is a passion of mine and our Technology Services located here in the state. Nationally, manufacturers seek to fill four million high-
Department. This project is the first step in helping to skill, high-tech and high-paying jobs over the next decade.
create ubiquitous access for all students within the D214
boundaries. I am so thankful of our supporters and proud
of all of the teams involved in making this dream a reality,”
said Anthony Schlorff, the director of technology services
for District 214.
D214 Schools Honor 9/11 Victims
This year, the country solemnly marked 20 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
“Providing students access to the same essential resources Although high school students weren’t alive then, schools across the District honored
we all depend on, along with guided support at D214 to the victims to keep their legacies alive.
discover their future, ensures they have the best opportunity
for economic mobility by fully realizing their potential to On the Friday before the anniversary, Former Gov. Pat Quinn, Gold Star families,
compete and contribute to thriving local communities,” veterans and first responders visited John Hersey High School for a remembrance
said Lopez. ceremony. A special exhibit, Portrait of a Soldier, was also on display. It featured more
than 300 hand-drawn portraits of service members from Illinois who died serving the
The management staff at Oasis Mobile Home Park has country following 9/11.
offered its cooperation to the District. In recent years,
Oasis has provided free space for the District to host a As part of the day of remembrance, the entire school was shown a special video
tutoring center, summer camp, lending library and office produced by recent graduate, Benjamin Popovici. Over the summer, he was one of four
space for D214 counselors and social workers. students that traveled to Maine to work with the non-profit “A Soldier’s Journey Home.”
During the trip, Benjamin interviewed five FDNY firefighters to get their first-hand
accounts of 9/11. His story on how it came together was featured in the Daily Herald.
Meanwhile, students and staff at Prospect High School performed a powerful docu-
play called 110 Stories. They shared the untold stories of 9/11 survivors: those of
first responders, pet-owners, a nurse, even a homeless man who helped save lives.
All of the proceeds from ticket sales were donated to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to
Towers Foundation.
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Discover: Our Amazing Students
PAC Program: Students are Flipping a House!
The Practical Architectural Construction (PAC) program celebrated its 50th
year in 2021, and this year’s students are starting the next 50 years with a
bang—of hammers, crowbars and saws.
In the PAC program, up to 50 junior and senior students of High School
District 214 work to construct, renovate or add on to a home in the
District. Students work under the supervision of program instructors and
gain experience in all phases of the various construction trades.
The program began in 1971 as a six-week summer school program
assembling prefabricated home projects. Over the following decade, it
expanded into a longer summer program, with students constructing
many of the buildings at Sunrise Lake Camp and outdoor education center
in Bartlett—buildings used through the years by District 214 programs.
Since 1985, the PAC program has been focused on building or renovating
a single-family home in the District.
This year, students are flipping a house! The project started in September
with demolition tasks: pulling out old plumbing, taking down drywall and
removing outdated door and window trim.
Students learn how to do things—and also how not to do things. In the
It all adds up to great practical experience that can help students get a
first weeks on the site, for instance, the team began taking drywall down
head start on a construction or design career, or help them get the insight
and discovered no wall studs, but two sheets of drywall glued together.
needed to veer in another direction.
And then they found electrical lines haphazardly installed behind a kitchen
wall. After initial demolition, the team moved on to laying the plywood for Follow the adventures of this year’s PAC team on YouTube, by clicking on
a new, level floor and moving window locations. the QR code above.
Hersey High School Student Named District 214’s
First All-American Water Polo Player
Annie Lindgren, class of 2021, was recently “Annie’s dad was one of my club coaches when
named a second team All-American Water Polo I swam at high school,” said Brownley. “When
Player by the National Interscholastic Swim I started at Hersey, I saw him in the mail room
Coaches Association. This is the first time a and he recognized me right away. I remember
District 214 student earned this award. She seeing his kids since they were little.”
was co-captain of the John Hersey High School Thanks to her early exposure to the sport,
water polo team for the last two seasons and Lindgren was a starter on the Varsity Water Polo
finished this most recent season with an 18-3 team for all four years of high school. Brownley
record. Megan Brownley, the Varsity Girls Water says she was a standout right away.
Polo Coach at Hersey, explains the significance
of this achievement. “She’s the best player I’ve ever coached and
she’s the best player that’s ever been through
“Chicago water polo is not on the map. It’s District 214,” she said. “Coaches have been
all California, a little bit of Florida and Texas. asking me for years when she’s going to
It’s incredible. The fact that she was on the graduate because they’re tired of having to play
second team means that she’s in the very top against Annie and figure out how to double and
percentage of the entire country in high school triple team Annie Lindgren.”
water polo,” she said.
On top of Lindgren’s individual success, this
Lindgren started competitively swimming at the past school year Hersey’s water polo team
age of 5 and learned to play water polo at the was also Mid-Suburban League Conference
age of 10. Her father, the late Rob Lindgren, Champions, Sectional Champions and placed
spent 30 years teaching and coaching water 4th place in the state.
polo in District 214. He passed down coaching
duties to Annie’s current coach. The two share This fall, Lindgren will attend Oklahoma State
a strong relationship. University to study Management Information
Systems.
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Reach Your Dreams through Adult Education
It is hard to overstate the impact District 214’s Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) program makes in our
community. From English as a Second Language (ESL) and citizenship classes to High School Equivalency (GED)
preparation, District 214’s AEFL Program has a variety of classes to offer. These courses are changing people’s lives.
Irma Torres didn’t Xiling Chen is a former Adult Education
finish high school and student. She took both ESL and the
spent 16 years working Citizenship Preparation classes. Through
in the hospitality them, she gained more independence and
industry. She knew confidence in the English language.
that earning her GED “Without the language skills, I had no access
would open new job to pursue a better life,” said Chen. “I see
opportunities for her. progress for myself. I keep moving forward
“It was so easy. I and all this has given me confidence to
regret not doing it so dream big.”
much sooner than I Chen says a big reason why she chose to
did,” said Torres. “My attend classes through Adult Education was
advice to anybody who because of the free childcare available for
thinks that getting a her two young boys.
GED is hard: don’t wait because you will be amazed at how
easy it is and how much it will benefit your life.” “As a full-time mom, I signed up for classes
without any hesitation,”
Torres is now an administrative assistant said Chen.
at Forest View Educational Center and
was recently able to achieve her dream of She received her High School Equivalency through Harper College
buying a home for her growing family. in May and is now pursuing an associates degree in Supply Chain
Management.
Hear Ima’s story Hear Xiling’s story
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For the full list of programs available, head to www.ce.d214.org/adulted
214 Website Earns National
Recognition
District 214 was recently named a winner of the Web
Marketing Association’s 2021 WebAwards for Outstanding
Achievement in Web Development. Independent judges
from around the world reviewed websites from across 96
industries.
Judges lauded D214 Stories as a standout feature, which
the District employs as a platform to highlight student and
staff achievements throughout the District. The District
launched its new website in January 2021 in cooperation with Blackboard Creative Services,
which developed the site.
District 214 also introduced at the same time new sites for each of its seven schools: six
comprehensive schools and the Specialized Schools. Each of these sites is designed to offer
ready access to school-specific news, announcements, calendars and resources for students,
staff and parents.
While this annual competition does feature an Education category, judges designated District 214’s
site as outstanding in competition with sites across all industries.
ce.d214.org l Winter 2022 11DISCOVER:
D214 Community
Education Travel
Offering dozens of trips every year ranging
from short half-day jaunts to local tourist
hot-spots, to exotic multi-week vacations
to dream destinations across the world,
CET is your partner in making memories of
a lifetime. Travelers of all ages are welcome
– from young couples and families to empty
nesters and seniors, and you don’t even
have to live in the District 214 service area
to travel with us!
Visit our website at ce.d214.org/cet,
email us at cetravel@d214.org, or call us
at (847) 718-7709 for more information
or to book a trip today! Iceland
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THEATRE TRIPS at the Greenhouse Theatre
From the creator of the popular long running shows, Late Nite
Prices are all inclusive including lunch & gratuities
Catechism and Bible Bingo, get ready for another fun, hilarious
for CET Day Trips! afternoon with Vickie Quade and her new comedy Are You Smarter
Than Your 8th Grade Nun? In this comedy game show, contestants
Groundhog Day: The Musical!
are quizzed on subjects like history, geography, arithmetic, science,
at Aurora’s Paramount Theatre
civics, and a few more! Answer too many questions wrong, and
Based on the classic Bill Murray comedy, Groundhog Day: The
you’ll end up in Purgatory, where you have to answer a religious
Musical is uproariously funny, surprisingly touching and simply
question to get out. Winners get a free pass to heaven, and
inspirational. Nominated for 7 Tony Awards, including Best Musical
for some, a Get Out of Hell Free card! Before this fun show in
and Best Original Score, the historic Paramount Theatre in Aurora
Lincoln Park at the Greenhouse Theatre, lunch is served at the
is proud to present the Midwest regional premiere of this wonderful
iconic Ann Sather’s Restaurant on Belmont Avenue.
musical comedy. Enjoy a great homestyle lunch at the Riverview
n Wednesday, March 16, 2022 | $123
Diner in nearby Montgomery, IL before the matinee.
n Wednesday, February 2, 2022 | $125
ravelin’
NEWSLETTER
Want to be among the first to find out when our next season of trips & tours are announced? Then
drop us an email with your name and address at cetravel@d214.org to join our mailing list and receive the
quarterly Travelin’ Newsletter mailed right to your home.
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Lyric Opera of Chicago presents: Tosca Mississippi River Magic
At Chicago’s legendary 1929 Art-Deco Civic Opera House, the Delight in the beauty of the Mississippi River Valley on a full
Chicago Lyric Opera presents Tosca. The story of a diva who day, 100-mile cruise aboard the Celebration Belle. Cruise from
has all of Rome at her feet. A woman who takes charge of her Dubuque, IA to Bettendorf while enjoying a full breakfast, lunch &
life and fights for what she wants. A heroine who is brave and prime rib dinner with narration by the captain, live entertainment
loving, extravagantly emotional, yet utterly irresistible. Floria and activities. Cruise through 3 locks & dams with spectacular
Tosca is all these things. Sung in Italian with projected English views of the majestic bluffs. Other tour highlights include: free
texts, Puccini’s lushly grand-scale music illuminates these time in Galena, IL and the National Mississippi River Museum
characters, and the entire opera bursts with a theatricality & Aquarium in Dubuque. We’ll also step back in time during a
that makes Tosca a favorite of audiences everywhere. Lunch visit to charming Bishop Hill Colony, IL. This “prairie utopia”
is included downtown before the matinee. Main Floor Seating. was established by industrious Swedish immigrants in the mid-
n Thursday, April 7, 2022 | $179 1800’s. Take a guided tour to see the colony’s historic buildings
and enjoy a Swedish lunch in Bishop Hill. n June 15-17, 2022
CET 2022 EXTENDED TOURS Rockies to the Red Rocks aboard the Rocky
Call 847-718-7709 or email cetravel@d214.org for more Mountaineer!
Be one of the first to experience the Rocky Mountaineer
information or to make a reservation.
Train’s American debut in 2022! Journey through extraordinary
Nashville
Iceland landscapes between the mile-high city of Denver, Colorado
An island of dramatic contrasts, Iceland is a landscape forged and the red rock formations of Moab, Utah. Marvel at ancient
by ice and fire. Its volcanic nature is reflected in evidence of rock canyons, inspiring deserts, natural archways, enchanting
steaming lava fields and the area’s hot pools. Massive glaciers hoodoos, mountain ranges, and raging rivers. As you ride in
continue to sculpt the mountains and valleys, leaving behind comfort, be pampered by Rocky Mountaineer’s top level of
thundering waterfalls and plunging fjords. Travel the Golden Circle, luxury service for this American route - SilverLeaf Service -
an epicenter of natural scenic wonders. Take a walking tour of featuring the Bi-level Glass Dome Coach for panoramic viewing,
the capital city, Reykjavik and learn its history, dating back to hot gourmet breakfasts and lunch created by Executive Chefs,
1796. Visit a local family who maintains a 400-year old tradition of morning scones and afternoon wine & cheese, and exclusive
catching and preserving Greenland sharks. Learn about geothermal outdoor viewing platform revealing a non-stop parade of
renewable energy on a visit to the island’s largest power station. glorious living postcards. Highlights: Denver, Ruby Canyon,
Discover turf-built houses and farming artifacts at outdoor Skogar Mt. Logan, Glenwood Springs, Mt. Garfield, Arches National Park,
Museum. And be awed at the wonder of the tallest waterfall in Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse State Park, Moab, Salt
Iceland. Whether it’s your soak in the Blue Lagoon, spotting puffins Lake City and more. All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer Train
on a scenic cruise or admiring the natural wildlife, you’ll discover for the experience of a lifetime! n June 24-July 1, 2022
spectacular landscapes and incredible culture on this fascinating
Icelandic journey. n June 14-23, 2022
California Coastal Tour
Discover the magnificent California Coast featuring an unforgettable,
endless panorama of Pacific Coastline scenes. Spring is the perfect
time to visit the Central California Coast as mountainsides are
freshly green, temperatures are balmy and sunshine is abundant.
Enjoy the excitement of big cities as well as the quiet, serene
natural beauty of rural California. Lodge at the lovely Oceanfront
Hilton Resort in Santa Barbara, the charming Apple Farm Inn in
San Luis Obispo, and the Marriott Union Square in San Francisco.
Marvel at the awe inspiring coastline views as you travel scenic
Pacific Coast Highway 1 where the mountains meet the sea!
Highlights: Los Angeles Guided Tour, Paramount Studios, Santa
Monica Pier, amphibious Landshark tour of Santa Barbara, Old
Santa Barbara Mission, view Morro Rock, Hearst Castle in San
Simeon, Big Sur, the fairy tale Danish village of Solvang, the fanciful
Madonna Inn for dinner, Monterey and Cannery Row, San Francisco
Bay Cruise, a winery and much more!
n April 21-29, 2022 Rocky Montaineer
ce.d214.org l Winter 2022 13DISCOVER:
Arts
Choose your medium! Engage your creative self and explore artistic elements.
We offer classes in dance, music, needlework and crafts.
Paint Pouring | p. 15
Dance Music
Ballroom & Latin Dancing Beginning Guitar
Be ready to dance at your next special occasion! This class covers the The guitar is one of the most versatile and popular instruments around,
Fox Trot, Waltz, Jitterbug, Cha-Cha, Polka, Latin Dance and Swing. and our beginning guitar class is the perfect way to get started! In this
Singles, couples and teens welcome. introduction to guitar playing, we will cover basic chord shapes, strumming
Instructor: Cherie Uricek patterns and simple lead lines, and apply what we’ve learned to popular
Location: FVEC and well-known songs. No prior experience is necessary, students must
01101-01 | Ages 13+ | Wed | 6:30 PM-8:00 PM provide their own instrument.
1/12-3/2 | 8 sessions | $75 Instructor: Michael Plantan
Location: FVEC
Line Dancing - Beginners 2
01201-01 | Ages 13+ | Tue | 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Line dancing is a great way to meet new people, get some fun exercise,
1/11-3/15 | 10 sessions | $129
and just have a great time! In this class, we’ll cover a number of different
well known line dances based on country and pop songs. Open only to Fingerstyle Guitar
students who have taken Line Dancing Beginners 1, singles and couples Did you ever want to learn how to play Fingerstyle/Classical guitar?
both welcome. Students will learn the fundamentals of playing without a pick, exploring
Instructor: Elena Soultanska beginning classical/fingerstyle guitar pieces and learning how to apply this
Location: FVEC | No class: 1/17, 2/21 technique into your song repertoire. Students of all levels are welcome;
01104-01 | Ages 18+ | Mon | 6:00 PM-7:00 PM basic chord knowledge recommended. Must provide your own instrument.
1/10-3/14 | 8 sessions | $69 Instructor: Michael Plantan
Location: FVEC
Line Dancing - Intermediate 2
01203-01 | Ages 13+ | Tue | 8:00 PM-9:00 PM
In this intermediate level class, we’ll build upon what we’ve already
1/11-3/15 | 10 sessions | $129
learned in the beginning Line Dancing class and take our skills to the
next level. Open only to students who have already taken Line Dancing Classic Rock Unplugged
Intermediate 1. Singles and couples both welcome. Students will explore the acoustic side of the classic rock era, from
Instructor: Elena Soultanska Clapton and the Eagles to the Beatles and Rolling Stones. We’ll learn
Location: FVEC | No class: 1/17, 2/21 chords, riffs, arrangements, and jam together – forming our own
01109-01 | Ages 18+ | Mon | 7:00 PM-8:00 PM unplugged ensemble. Students of all levels are welcome; basic chord
1/10-3/14 | 8 sessions | $69 knowledge recommended. Must provide your own instrument.
Instructor: Michael Plantan
Square Dancing
Location: FVEC
Square Dancing is alive and well and more popular than ever. If you
01202-01 | Ages 13+ | Tue | 7:00 PM-8:00 PM
love to dance, meet new people and have fun then this class is for you!
1/11-3/15 | 10 sessions | $129
Students will learn square dance basic moves, do-si-do right, left
grand, grand square and more from experienced dancers provided Beginning Ukulele
by the Happy Twirlers Dance Club. The ukulele is quickly becoming one of the most popular string
Instructor: John Harden instruments. Join our beginner class and learn all the basics you need
Location: FVEC to start your musical journey! In this class, we will cover basic chords,
01107-01 | Ages 13+ | Wed | 7:00 PM-8:30 PM strumming patterns, and simple lead lines, as well as learn how to read
1/12-3/16 | 10 sessions | $59 tablature while applying these skills to learning popular and well-known
songs. No prior experience required, students must provide their own
Latin Dance - Intermediate
ukulele.
This class is for adults who have a basic knowledge of social Latin dances
Instructor: Michael Plantan
such as Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha-cha, or Rumba, or have taken
Location: FVEC
Latin Dance Beginning. Singles and couples are welcome.
01204-01 | Ages 13+ | Tue | 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
Instructor: Elena Soultanska
1/11-3/15 | 10 sessions | $129
Location: FVEC | No class: 1/17, 2/21
01108-01 | Ages 18+ | Mon | 8:00 PM-9:00 PM
Individual Music Lessons | See p.15
1/10-3/14 | 8 sessions | $69
14 l Winter 2022 l 847-718-7700Discover: Arts
Needlework and Crafts Intro to Needlepoint
Explore a relaxing new craft, no experience necessary! Learn techniques
Macramé Plant Hanger Workshop New! for starting/stopping a thread and 12 go-to stitches. Instructor will share
Macramé is a fabric craft involving knotting techniques rather than tips, tricks and tools. Students to bring embroidery/small sewing scissors
weaving or knitting and is a ton of fun! In this macramé plant hanger and note taking materials to class. A 10” x 10” piece of 13 count canvas
workshop, you will learn 3 basic macramé knots which you will use mounted on stretcher bars will be provided to all students the first night
to create your very own plant hanger to take home with you. of class. A materials fee of $12 is due to the instructor at the first class.
Instructor: Marissa Stuart Instructor: Peggy Conway
Location: RMHS Location: FVEC
01306-01 | Ages 13+ | Thu | 6:30 PM-8:00 PM 01302-01 | Ages 13+ | Wed | 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
2/17 | $39 2/16-3/2 | 3 sessions | $35
Location: PHS
01306-02 | Ages 13+ | Tue | 6:30 PM-8:00 PM Visual Arts
1/25 | $39
Paint Pouring New!
Location: FVEC This class will go into depth with paint mixing, different pouring mediums
01306-03 | Ages 13+ | Thu | 6:30 PM-8:00 PM and a variety of paint pouring techniques. Most supplies should be
3/17 | $39 purchased after the first class. We will go over the different material
Sewing 101 choices available for you to use for your artwork. This is a MESSY FUN
Learn basic sewing terms, techniques, fabric selection and pattern class! Please come dressed appropriately in comfortable clothes you aren’t
reading. This class will focus on specific projects intended for students afraid to get dirty.
with little or no experience, though all levels are welcome. Bring a Instructor: Sue Cleary
notebook and pen; other materials will be discussed on the first class. Location: FVEC
Taught in the Rolling Meadows HS sewing lab. 01507-01 | Ages 18+ | Sa | 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Instructor: Sarah Clevenger 1/15-2/12 | 5 sessions | $129
Location: RMHS Watercolor Painting
01304-01 | Ages 18+ | Thu | 7:00 PM-9:00 PM This class will discuss basic supplies, techniques and styles of painting,
1/13-3/17 | 10 sessions | $109 as well as common mistakes to avoid. Beginning students will learn to
Quilting paint a variety of subjects from still life to landscapes and even some
Quilting is creative, rewarding, relaxing and fun! Less experienced quilters abstract designs. Formal, as well as special effects techniques, will be
will learn basic quilting patterns, fabric cutting and piecing, and working taught along with color mixing and general care for painting supplies.
with colors. Experienced quilters work on current projects and share Seasoned painters may bring their own supplies and start or continue
ideas, fun facts, methods and tips. Bring any unfinished projects or start work on a piece of thier own. All skill levels are welcome! The class format
a new one for yourself or gift giving. You will receive a list of basic quilting will be tailored toward the skill levels of the students, with emphasis on
supplies and a simple beginning pattern at your first class. Please bring teaching the novice the basics of watercolor painting.
your own sewing machine. Instructor: Sue Cleary
Instructor: Mary Kuhn Location: FVEC
Location: FVEC 01500-01 | Ages 18+ | Thu | 6:30 PM-9:00 PM
01303-01 | Ages 18+ | Wed | 1:00 PM-3:30 PM 1/13-3/17 | 10 sessions | $119
1/12-2/9 | 5 sessions | $49 Beginning Photography
01303-02 | Ages 18+ | Wed | 6:30 PM-9:00 PM Take control of your camera by learning the basics of photography
1/12-2/9 | 5 sessions | $49 including the three pillars of exposure: shutter speed, aperture, and ISO.
01303-03 | Ages 18+ | Wed | 1:00 PM-3:30 PM Class also covers lighting and composition. Students can bring their
2/16-3/16 | 5 sessions | $49 DSLR’s, mirrorless camera, or smartphones. Families are welcome.
01303-04 | Ages 18+ | Wed | 6:30 PM-9:00 PM Instructor: Dennis Walker
2/16-3/16 | 5 sessions | $49 Location: FVEC
Crochet & Knitting 01401-01 | Ages 13+ | Wed | 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
The basics of crochet and knitting will be taught to beginners, while 1/12-3/16 | 10 sessions | $169
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 Individual Music Lessons
an I-9 crochet hook, knitting beginners bring short number 9 knitting Did you play in band back in high school and want to get back into it?
needles. Experienced artisans bring their own projects to work on. Are you a recent retiree looking to finally start learning that instrument
Instructor: Zee Wang you’ve been dreaming about all your life? Is your elementary age
Location: FVEC child showing early interest in learning an instrument? District 214
01301-01 | Ages 13+ | Tue | 2:00 PM-4:30 PM Community Education provides individual music lessons for our
1/11-3/15 | 10 sessions | $79 high school students during the school day, and now you can take
advantage of our excellent private lesson instructors after school hours
Location: PHS as well. To learn more about our Individual Music Lesson program or
01301-02 | Ages 13+ | Tue | 6:30 PM-9:00 PM to register for a trial lesson, call us at (847) 718-7700, or email us at
1/11-3/15 | 10 sessions | $79 ce@d214.org.
ce.d214.org l Winter 2022 15DISCOVER:
Culinary
Travel the world through food, learning and tasting different cultures and mastering
new dishes with hands-on, interactive demos and family classes.
Couples Cooking | p. 16
Date Night - Couples Cooking Sweet and Savory Breads New! Kolaczki Cookies
New!
for Two Remember the smell in Grandma’s kitchen Everyone loves Kolaczki cookies, a traditional
Date Night is a perfect way to bond and learn when she baked her famous loaf of bread? It’s favorite Polish dessert! In this class, the
how to cook your favorite dishes for your loved no secret anymore, you’ll learn how to make instructor will share her special family recipe
ones or a friend. Discover how to make a simple the bread dough that you can bake into three and traditions surrounding these delicious fruit
and delicious three-course meal without fuss! types of sweet and savory breads. Discover and cheese-filled pastries that are light, buttery,
We’ll start with a Classic Italian Bruschetta how to make BBQ pork buns, out of this world flakey and melt in your mouth. This is a hands-
as an appetizer, then we’ll make an easy cinnamon rolls and cheesy garlic bread. All you on cooking class and all participants will leave
Goulash as the main dish. And of course, the need is one type of bread dough and you’ll learn with a batch of fresh cookies.
night wouldn’t be complete without luscious how to jazz it up anyway you like. Instructor: Theresa Salgado
Chocolate Covered Strawberries as a dessert. Instructor: Jenica Paleracio Location: RMHS
It’s a great night to celebrate since Valentine’s Location: Online 02118-01 | Ages 18+ | Thu | 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Day is just around the corner! 02145-01 | Ages 18+ | Wed | 6:00 PM-8:00 PM 3/3 | $39
Instructor: Jenica Paleracio 3/9 | $25
Home Cheesemaking
Location: RMHS New!
Matcha Chiffon Cake Learn the techniques for making your own
06800-01 | Ages 18+ | Fri | 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
This beautiful Chiffon Cake is fluffy and cheese. We’ll cover the science behind cheese
2/11 | $95 per couple
delicious. It’s light in texture with matcha flavor making, ingredients, equipment, and cooking
Easy Asian Weeknight Dinners New! and red bean paste filling. Discover how to techniques. Lemon cheese will be demoed the
Dinner done in no time! In this class, you’ll make the Adzuki (aka red bean paste) filling. first night and students will make mozzarella the
learn three easy Asian dinners that will keep Join me in creating this masterpiece and learn second night of class. Supplies will be reviewed
you warm and cozy during the cold winter how to bake a perfect chiffon cake. This is the in class the first night.
weather. We’ll be making Spicy Pork and Shrimp cake you’ll feel proud to bring to any party! Instructor: Mark Lyons
Dumpling Noodle Soup, Mongolian Beef and Instructor: Jenica Paleracio Location: RMHS
Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice. These might sound Location: RMHS 02110-01 | Ages 15+ | Thu | 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
intimidating, but you’ll be surprised by how easy 02146-01 | Ages 18+ | Thu | 6:00 PM-8:00 PM 2/3-2/10 | 2 sessions | $39
and flavorful these dishes are. 3/17 | $49
Become a Master Mixologist
Instructor: Jenica Paleracio
Bone Broth - Good Eats for Join us for a masterclass demonstrating how
Location: Online New!
Great Health to make simple syrups and herb extractions
02143-01 | Ages 18+ | Wed | 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
You’ll learn to make high quality bone broth to craft a myriad of herb flavored and scented
1/12 | $25
while discussing the health benefits of alcohol-free mocktails. We will rethink party
One Pot Meals New! consuming this nutrient-dense, age-old elixir. punch with herb ingredients, learn to make our
Looking for simple, quick, and easy weeknight Class includes take-home recipes, a live demo own bitters, create flavors with herbed simple
dinners? One Pot Meals is your answer! and tasting samples. syrup, stir up a faux gin, and blend alcohol-free
Everything cooks in one pot for maximum flavor Instructor: Jill May martinis, fizzes, and sours while discussing the
plus very little clean up. In this class you’ll learn Location: RMHS history of herbs in alcoholic beverages. Recipes
how to combine spices for making Southwestern 02147-01 | Ages 18+ | Thu | 7:00 PM-9:00 PM and resources will be provided.
Chicken and Rice and Easy Goulash, as well 2/17 | $39 Instructor: Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh
as discover the right combination of herbs and Location: RMHS
Charcuterie Made Easy 02131-01 | Ages 18+ | Thu | 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
spices to get big flavors.
Learn to craft a noteworthy Charcuterie Board 3/10 | $49
Instructor: Jenica Paleracio
with meats, cheeses, spreads, dips, seasoned
Location: Online
nuts and more. We will craft the “extras” like Growing and Using Lavender
02144-01 | Ages 18+ | Wed | 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
dips, marinated olives, and cheese spreads to Learn how to grow and maintain lavender
1/26 | $25
make the board special, then discuss layout and plants, how to harvest and how to use the
scaling the size for your guests. Recipes are lavender flowers. Instructor will show how to
included and a feast will be enjoyed at the end make Herbs de Provence culinary seasoning
of class. with lavender, lavender lemonade, lavender
Instructor: Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh sachet, lavender body powder, and lavender
Location: PHS chocolate brownies. Grow and use your lavender
02136-01 | Ages 18+ | Tue | 7:00 PM-9:00 PM harvest this year!
1/18 | $39 Instructor: Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh
Location: FVEC
02132-01 | Ages 18+ | Wed | 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
1/19 | $39
16 l Winter 2022 l 847-718-7700DISCOVER:
Fitness and Athletics
Maintain a healthy lifestyle and step up your game with a variety of group fitness and
athletic classes, from yoga to pickleball. Options available for all interests and levels.
Date Night – Couples Yoga | p. 17
Athletics Pickleball - Independent Play New!
This independent play Pickleball program is for those who have some
Pickleball experience and are looking to get some extra time on the courts with
The fastest growing sport of the last decade, Pickleball is a court sport other players. It will not include instruction, but players will rotate during
played with a whiffle ball, net, and paddle. It’s slower paced than tennis the round-robin type play. Please bring your own paddles.
and played on a smaller court the size of a doubles badminton court and Location: BGHS
it’s lots of fun! Best of all you don’t have to be a great athlete to play Instructor: Chris Van Grondelle
well! Doubles play only, we will match partners for competitive matches. 03107-01 | Ages 18+ | Sun | 9:30 AM-11:30 AM
Instructors reserve the right to move players to different class levels if 1/16-2/13 | 5 sessions | $39
necessary based on player’s demonstrated ability. There will be some 03107-02 | Ages 18+ | Sun | 9:30 AM-11:30 AM
paddles available to use or bring your own. 2/20 - 3/20 | 5 sessions | $39
Pickleball - Beginners with Instruction Pickleball - Advanced Independent Play
This class is only open to those who are beginners and will focus on This is an independent play Pickleball program for advanced players only
rules and learning the skills necessary to play. No experience required. at skill level 3.5 or above. Formal instruction is not included in Advanced
Instructor: Scott Dawson Independent Play, but individualized attention is available from the
Location: FVEC instructor to players on an as-needed basis.
03102-01 | Ages 18+ | Wed | 5:30 PM-7:00 PM Instructor: Staff
1/12-2/9 | 5 sessions | $49 Location: FVEC
03102-02 | Ages 18+ | Wed | 5:30 PM-7:00 PM 03103-01 | Ages 18+ | Tue | 6:30 PM-9:00 PM
2/16-3/16 | 5 sessions | $49 1/11-2/8 | 5 sessions | $35
Pickleball - Intermediate Play 03103-02 | Ages 18+ | Tue | 6:30 PM-9:00 PM
This class is designed for players who already have knowledge of the 2/15-3/15 | 5 sessions | $35
game, understand the rules and have previously played Pickleball. The Badminton
instructor will facilitate rotating players on the courts. Must be at skill This indoor class format is primarily open play with instruction available.
level 2.5 or higher to participate. Plastic shuttles provided. Bring your own racket, loaner rackets are
Location: FVEC | No class: 1/17, 2/21 available if needed. Families are welcome, however students 17 years old
Instructor: Staff and younger must have a parent/guardian also enrolled and participating
03106-01 | Ages 18+ | Mon | 6:30 PM-9:00 PM with them.
1/10-2/7 | 4 sessions | $45 Instructor: Chris Van Grondelle
Instructor: Staff Location: BGHS
03106-02 | Ages 18+ | Mon | 6:30 PM-9:00 PM 03101-01 | Ages 13+ | Sun | 9:30 AM-11:30 AM
2/14-3/14 | 4 sessions | $45 1/16-3/20 | 10 sessions | $95
Instructor: Scott Dawson Shotokan Karate for Teens and Adults
03106-03 | Ages 18+ | Wed | 7:15 PM-9:15 PM Shotokan Karate is a Japanese martial arts system developed as a means
1/12-2/9 | 5 sessions | $49 of strengthening the mind, body and spirit. Karate training is structured
to provide all around strength, coordination and agility for the body along
Instructor: Scott Dawson
with improving mental discipline and focus. Karate has something for
03106-04 | Ages 18+ | Wed | 7:15 PM-9:15 PM
everyone including physical fitness, self-defense, the excitement of sport
2/16-3/16 | 5 sessions | $49
and personal enrichment. No special equipment or abilities are required.
Instructor: Gary Koelbel
Location: FVEC
03104-01 | Ages 13+ | Wed | 6:30 PM-8:00 PM
1/12-3/16 | 10 sessions | $99
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ce.d214.org l Winter 2022 17Discover: Fitness and Athletics
Fitness Instructor: Sandy Moore Deep Stretching - All Levels
Location: Online This class will focus on stretching the hip
Date Night - Couples Yoga New! 03212-01 | Ages 18+ | Tue | 10:00 AM-11:00 AM flexors, IT bands, hamstrings, shoulders, back,
Can’t figure out what to do for date night? 1/11-3/8 | 9 sessions | $89 chest and legs for increased range of motion,
Couple’s Yoga is a beginner friendly workshop, flexibility, relaxation and relief of sciatica, back
introducing some basic poses while connecting Walk Live Fitness Program
pain or injuries. Bring a mat to class.
with your partner. Similar to regular yoga, Leslie Sansone’s Walk Live Fitness Program for
Instructor: Vicki Gursoy, Sue Garcia Fitness
Couples Yoga will include stretches, balances Health Fitness and Weight Loss is perfect for
Location: FVEC and Online | No class: 1/17, 2/21
and poses done with your partner. So bring a you! This aerobic walk class is conducted using
03203-01 | Ages 3/14 | Mon | 7:30 PM-8:25 PM
mat, a spouse, a partner or a friend and let’s the indoor walking techniques established and
1/10-3/14 | 8 sessions | $79
have some fun! proven through the success of Leslie Sansone’s
Instructor: Kathleen Tracy Walk at Home Programs. Walk Live allows Small Group Personal Training
Location: FVEC participants to walk 3 miles indoors in a group This class offers the benefits of a certified
06801-01 | Ages 18+ | Fri | 6:30 PM-7:50 PM setting. Class promotes flexibility and range national trainer without the high cost. A trainer
1/21 | $29 per couple of motion. Please bring 1-2 lb. hand weights will take a small group though a personalized
to class. workout program. Each class will focus on cardio
Yoga Instructor: Cheri Kirk and strength interval training using free weights,
Yoga develops a deeper awareness of your Location: FVEC weight machines, medicine balls, kettle balls
inner self and promotes mental, emotional, and 03209-01 | Ages 15+ | Tue | 6:00 PM-6:45 PM and more. Join us for a high-calorie-burning,
physical well-being. You’ll be guided through 1/11-3/15 | 10 sessions | $59 strength-building, personalized workout!
slow, precise poses accompanied by deep Instructor: Vicki Gursoy, Sue Garcia Fitness
Location: Online
breathing to tone, strengthen, stretch, and relax Location: PHS
03209-02 | Ages 15+ | Sat | 10:30 AM-11:15 AM
the body. Wear comfortable clothing and bring 03205-01 | Ages 18+ | Tue | 7:00 PM-7:55 PM
1/15-3/19 | 10 sessions | $59
an exercise mat. 1/11-2/8 | 5 sessions | $89
Instructor: Kathleen Tracy Zumba Gold Toning
03205-02 | Ages 18+ | Tue | 7:00 PM-7:55 PM
Location: BGHS | No class: 1/17, 2/21 Zumba Gold Toning is a low-impact dance
2/15-3/15 | 5 sessions | $89
03210-01 | Ages 18+ | Mon | 6:00 PM-7:20 PM workout incorporating all elements of fitness:
1/10-3/14 | 8 sessions | $89 cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility Folk Dancing for Fun and Fitness
Instructor: Kathleen Tracy and balance. Bring a set of one to two-pound This is a non-contact, no-partner-required class
Location: FVEC hand weights (optional), water and a towel. for all ages and shapes. Folk dancing is based
03210-02 | Ages 18+ | Tue | 4:00 PM-5:20 PM Instructor: Carolyn Alexander, Sue Garcia Fitness on the natural movement of your feet and body.
1/11-3/15 | 10 sessions | $115 Location: FVEC and Online If you can walk, you can folk dance! Movements
03208-01 | Ages 18+ | Tue | 9:45 AM-10:40 AM are go-at-your-own-pace. Classes include a
Instructor: Kathleen Tracy
1/11-3/15 | 10 sessions | $99 warmup, balance practice based on tai chi, folk
Location: FVEC
03210-03 | Ages 18+ | Tue | 6:00 PM-7:20 PM 03208-02 | Ages 18+ | Thu | 9:45 AM-10:40 AM dance steps based on the left, right, left right
1/11-3/15 | 10 sessions | $115 1/13-3/17 | 10 sessions | $99 steps of natural walking, and ends with a cool
down and stretching. A variety of world music
Instructor: Sandy Moore Pilates Barre Fusion lends fun and interest to this enjoyable class.
Location: Online This hybrid workout class will include the fat- Instructor: Cat King, Sue Garcia Fitness
03210-04 | Ages 18+ | Wed | 9:30 AM-10:45 AM burning format of interval training, the muscle- Location: FVEC and Online
1/12-3/9 | 9 sessions | $95 shaping technique of isometrics, and the long, 03213-01 | Ages 18+ | Tue | 6:00 PM-6:55 PM
Instructor: Kathleen Tracy lean look of Pilates. Your posture, flexibility, core 1/11-3/15 | 10 sessions | $99
Location: FVEC muscle, balance and muscle tone will improve
03210-05 | Ages 18+ | Thu | 4:00 PM-5:20 PM with each class. Bring a mat and one set of Belly Dance Fusion Fitness
1/13-3/17 | 10 sessions | $115 three to five-pound weights to class. Tone muscles and burn calories while moving
Instructor: Vicki Gursoy, Sue Garcia Fitness your body to an eclectic mix of music! Drills and
Instructor: Kathleen Tracy
Location: FVEC and Online | No class: 1/17, 2/21 combos that are based on belly dancing and folk
Location: FVEC
03204-01 | Ages 3/14 | Mon | 6:30 PM-7:25 PM dancing will be featured along with the Tai Chi
03210-06 | Ages 18+ | Thu | 6:00 PM-7:20 PM
1/10-3/14 | 8 sessions | $79 principles of grounding and balance. Classes are
1/13-3/17 | 10 sessions | $115
non-impact and self-paced, all levels are welcome.
Chair Yoga 03204-02 | Ages 18+ | Sat | 10:00 AM-10:55 AM Instructor: Cat King, Sue Garcia Fitness
Chair Yoga is for those who would like to access 1/15-3/19 | 10 sessions | $99 Location: FVEC and Online
the benefits of yoga without having to sit, kneel Yogalaties 03202-01 | Ages 18+ | Thu | 6:30 PM-7:25 PM
or lie on the floor. This class is done seated Incorporating the principles of both pilates and 1/13-3/17 | 10 sessions | $99
in a chair and standing by a chair that can be yoga, this course promotes harmony, strength, 03202-02 | Ages 18+ | Sat | 9:00 AM-9:55 AM
used for support. Participants may also choose flexibility and balance for mind and body. 1/15-3/19 | 10 sessions | $99
to remain seated for the entire class. We will Other benefits include loosening stiff joints,
practice gentle, fluid movements to promote correcting poor posture, improving blood flow,
circulation, alignment, flexibility, balance, overall strengthening your core and creating longer,
strength and deeper, smoother breathing. leaner muscles. Open to all levels.
Mental effects include mind-body awareness, Instructor: Sue Labbe, Sue Garcia Fitness
improved concentration and a sense of well- Location: FVEC
being. Use of light weights is optional. 03206-01 | Ages 18+ | Wed | 6:30 PM-7:25 PM
(continued in next column) 1/12-3/16 | 10 sessions | $99
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