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Adult Continuing Education
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Cooking and Social Spirits
Finance and Investment
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Hobby and Recreation
Home and Garden
Languages
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Mind, Body and Spirit
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Tutoring
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Professional Education and Training
Business Management
Certificate Programs
Computers
Food and Beverage
Non-Profit Management
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Summer 2008
Auto—Auto for the Novice
AUTO MAINTENANCE FOR THE NOVICE. Extend the life of your auto and save money by learning how to perform basic auto maintenance and repairs. Understand better how an automobile operates and when you really need to visit a mechanic. $159
NEUQ. CODE# 42203. T, 6:30 TO 9 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 6 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/16Auto—Body Repair
TECHNIQUES FOR AUTO BODY REPAIR. Learn techniques of auto body repair to fix damaged or rusted vehicles. Students furnish hand tools and supplies for their own use while working on vehicles. Bring pliers, screwdrivers and a set of ratchets to class. $355
ADC. CODE# 42202. TH, 5:30 TO 9:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 10 Weeks, Starts Week Of 5/26Boating—Boat Smart
BOAT SMART SAFETY PROGRAM. Learn the “rules of the road” for boat safety. Focus on navigation aids and elementary seamanship, including trailering and personal watercraft operations. Exam fee included; $30 manual fee not included. Presented by DuPage Power Squadron. $19
CCGE. CODE# 44477. M, TH, 7 TO 9 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 3 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9Dance—Ballroom I for Couples
BASIC BALLROOM DANCING FOR COUPLES. Learn the basic steps for a variety of ballroom dances, including the fox trot, waltz, swing and tango. Partners are required and must register separately. Open to couples only. $85
CCGE. CODE# 43140. W, 7 TO 8:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 7 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9Dance—Ballroom II for Couples
INTERMEDIATE BALLROOM DANCING FOR COUPLES. Refine and polish your partnering skills while adding intricate steps and sequential patterns. Open to couples only. Partners must register separately. Prerequisite: Ballroom I. $85
CCGE. CODE# 43138. W, 8:30 TO 10 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 7 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9Dance—Cha-Cha Express
BEGINNING CHA-CHA CONDENSED. Learn the basic steps and styling of the cha-cha. Whether you are a never-ever or veteran dancer you’ll benefit from this condensed course. No partner required; registration is per person. Offered by Ballroom City, Inc. $45
BCI. CODE# 44190. F, 7 TO 8 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/2Dance—Hip-Hop
HIP-HOP. Learn the basics of hip-hop and move to the beats and rhythms of urban-style dancing. Practice hand and body positions, add foot moves and put it all together in a high-energy, very cool urban funk. $85
CCGE. CODE# 43946. TH, 7 TO 8:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 7 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9. No Class 7/3Dance—Social and Wedding I
SOCIAL AND WEDDING DANCING. Learn the fox trot, waltz and swing, and practice partnering skills for weddings and social events. Singles, couples and beginners are welcome. $85
CCGE. CODE# 43718. T, 8:30 TO 10 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 7 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9
CCGE. CODE# 43139. T, 7 TO 8:20 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 7 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9Dance—Strictly Salsa I
STRICTLY SALSA BEGINNER LEVEL. Learn the basics of the New York-style salsa. Add underarm turns, cross-body leads and other flashy moves. Partners rotate often. Singles, couples and beginners are welcome. $85
CCGE. CODE# 43158. F, 8:30 TO 10 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 7 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9Dance—Strictly Swing I
STRICTLY SWING BEGINNER LEVEL. Learn a variety of basic swing steps, including the lindy and Charleston, then add flashy moves. Partners rotate often. Singles, couples and beginners are welcome. $85
CCGE. CODE# 43145. F, 7 TO 8:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 7 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9Dance—Tango Express
BASIC TANGO CONDENSED. Learn the basic steps and styling of the tango. Whether you are a never-ever or veteran dancer, you’ll benefit from this condensed course. No partner required; registration is per person. Offered by Ballroom City, Inc. $45
BCI. CODE# 43156. F, 7 TO 8 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 7/7Knitting—Beginning Knitting
KNITTING FOR BEGINNERS. Join the knitting rage and learn to cast-on, knit, purl, read and count stitches, bind-off and add stockinette, and garter edges to prevent curling. Use one-ply wool in solids, variegates or a combination to create a scarf or shawl. Pattern available in class. Supply list mailed prior to class. $95
CCGE. CODE# 42815. T, 7 TO 9 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 5 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9Music—Singing I
BEGINNING SINGING. Learn to sing with other beginners. Whether you want to improve at a basic level or have only sung in the shower, you can learn the range and key suitable for your voice. Work on breath control, posture, warm-ups, tone placement and clarity, projection, and vibrato. $89
CCGE. CODE# 43023. W, 6 TO 7 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 7 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9Music—Songwriting Workshop
SONGWRITING. Learn how to write a three-chord song with melody and lyrics. Non-musicians can use the provided Band-in-a-Box software to create the chord backing for the song. Includes an optional song showcase for friends and family to enjoy. $75
CCGE. CODE# 43717. T, 7 TO 8:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9Photography—Beginning
BEGINNING PHOTOGRAPHY. Bring your camera, whatever kind it is. Basic topics include camera function, lighting, composition, lenses, filters and specialized photography. Assignments include shooting with digital or film. $155
CCGE. CODE# 43131. TH, 7 TO 9:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 7 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9. No Class 7/3Photography—Digital Camera Operation
USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA. Learn to use all the features of your digital camera. Topics include downloading photos, image resolution and compression, locking focus, and built-in scene or shooting modes. Bring batteries and your camera manual. $95
CCGE. CODE# 43133. W, 7 TO 9 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 5 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9Photography—Digital Images
PHOTOSHOP CS TIPS AND TRICKS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS. Learn to enhance and fix digital images created by the instructor and students. Included are layers, corrections for over and under exposure, file types, masking and selection strategies, color correction, and conversion. Requirement: Photoshop CS software. $115
CCGE. CODE# 43132. TH, 7 TO 9:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 5 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/16Photography—Windows XP Movie Maker
TURN VIDEO OR STILL DIGITAL PICTURES INTO MOVIES. Windows Movie Maker is a free program on your computer if you have Windows XP. Bring your digital video (DV) camera or your digital still camera plus your memory stick with photos you’ve shot, and learn how easy it is to import, edit and publish. $75
CCGE. CODE# 43751. T, 7 TO 9 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 3 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/23Sewing—Basic I
BASIC SEWING I. Eliminate the belief that you can’t sew or use a sewing machine. Learn the basics of using a pattern, reading a guide sheet, sewing seams and seam finishes, and complete your first sewing project. Supply list mailed prior to class. $149
CASS. CODE# 42813. T, 6:30 TO 9:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 6 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9
CCGE. CODE# 44128. W, 6:30 TO 9:30 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 6 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9Sword Play—Medieval Long Swords
MEDIEVAL LONGSWORD FUNDAMENTALS. Practice the basics of medieval European swordsmanship, based on documented methods used in 14th and 15th century Germany and Italy. Students pay instructor a $10 fee for supplies, including simulated “sword” rental. Beginners welcome. $145
CCGE. CODE# 43397. M, 7 TO 9 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9Trips/Tour—U.S. Cellular Tour
BEHIND-THE-SCENES AT U.S. CELLULAR FIELD. Visit U.S. Cellular Field, home of the White Sox World Series champions, for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Stadium Club, corporate suites, press box, dugout, warning track and field. Transportation, lunch and tour ticket included. $49
CCGE. CODE# 43409. TH, 9 A.M. TO 3 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 1 Day, 7/10Trips/Tour—Wrigley Field Tour
BEHIND-THE-SCENES AT WRIGLEY FIELD. Visit Wrigley Field and get an inside view of 90 years of baseball history. Tour the press box, Cubs and visitor’s clubhouse, bleachers, dugout, playing field, mezzanine suite, and security headquarters. Transportation, lunch in Wrigleyville and tour ticket included. $69
CCGE. CODE# 43411. M, 9 A.M. TO 3 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 1 Day, 6/30
CCGE. CODE# 43410. M, 9 A.M. TO 3 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 1 Day, 7/21
CCGE. CODE# 44131. M, 9 A.M. TO 3 P.M.
Above Class Only – Meets 1 Day, 7/28
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