NONCREDIT SCHEDULE NO DREAM IS TOO BIG. FALL TO REGISTER MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE WORKFORCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

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1 FALL 2015 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE NONCREDIT SCHEDULE WORKFORCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND EVENTS NO DREAM IS TOO BIG. LET MCC HELP YOURS COME TRUE WITH FALL WORKFORCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES! TO REGISTER VISIT OR CALL (815)

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Personal Development Art...10 Crafts and Hobbies...12 Culinary...14 Financial Management...17 Food Sanitation...18 Health and Wellness...19 Languages...21 Personal Computing...23 Music...24 Photography...26 Plants and Gardens...24 Recreation, Sports and Games...25 Welding...25 Trips and Tours Retired Adult Program (RAP) RAP Classes and Activities...28 Workforce Training Accountant/Tax Preparation/ Financial Planners...34 Animal/Pet Programs...34 Commercial Driver s License (CDL)...34 Construction/Building Code...35 Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement...35 Health Care...35 Home Inspection...36 Paraprofessional...37 Photovoltaics...37 Real Estate...38 Welding...38 Online Classes Online Career Training Programs and Online Education Computer Technology Social Media...41 Tablet Computers...41 Computer Training Basics...42 Microsoft Word...42 Microsoft Office Excel...43 Microsoft Office Power Point...44 Microsoft Office Access...44 Microsoft Office Project...44 Creative Computing...45 Quickbooks...45 Social Media Bootcamp...47 Illinois Small Business Development Center...48 Customized Training...39 Adult Education, GED & Volunteers Conferences/Special Events Barry Bradford History Lectures...54 Celebrate Indoor Plant Week...54 Green Living Expo...55 Child s World/Early Childhood Conf...55 Registration Form...49 Directory & Policies...50 Addresses/Off Campus Locations...51 Fitness Center...51 CONVENIENT WAYS TO REGISTER FOR NONCREDIT CLASSES ONLINE Visit FAX Fax the completed registration form, including your credit card information, to (815) between 8 a.m. 4 p.m., Monday Friday. Fax registrations received after 4 p.m. will be processed the following business day. No fax registrations for trips. MAIL Complete the registration form. Payment is due at the time of registration. Please enclose a check or credit card information with your registration form. IN-PERSON In-person in the Registration Office, Bldg. A, Room A258 during office hours: Monday Thursday... 8 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Friday... 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Saturday...8 a.m. 1 p.m. PHONE Call (815) and speak directly to an enrollment processor. You must use a Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card to register by phone. $ PAYMENT Payment is due upon registration or you will be dropped from your class(es). Please note: The College reserves the right to change tuition rates and fees. 2

3 HOT PICKS Online Learning Anytime, anywhere! You can refresh your career, prepare for certification exams or learn something new just for fun with our convenient and affordable online learning programs. There are class online learning opportunities listed throughout the schedule based on class topic. Online learning is the best way to learn on your time! Basic Baking Skills Fun, interactive baking classes taught by our own culinary professional, Melody Stanko, in MCC s state-of-the-art culinary lab. Breads, muffins, cookies, and cakes are the delights you ll learn how to bake when you join us to Bring Baking Back! Page 15 Financial Management You are in charge of your own financial well-being. You don t have to be wealthy to have a stable financial future, you just need information and a plan. Take a look at the variety of financial management classes offered at MCC to help you secure your financial future! Page 17 Photography Check out our Certificate of Completion Program designed to advance your skills and even prepare you for a career in photography! This fall you have the opportunity to experience a private, one-on-one photography session with one of the professional photographer/instructors from Adventure Safari Network. Pages Private Music Lessons You can learn piano, guitar or take voice lessons from MCC s faculty with one-on-one private music lessons. There are limited spaces available, so sign up early! Page 24 Career Education Classes Whether you want to jump start your current career or start a new professional adventure, we have programs for you! We re launching four new career education classes this fall: Patient Care Technician/Clinical Medical Assistant Capstone Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) Photovoltaic Site Assessor Certificate MREA Photovoltaic Design and Sales Certificate Home Service Worker For more information on these and many more opportunities, see page 34. WE WANT YOU! Become an instructor for McHenry County College s Personal Development Program. MCC offers noncredit courses for personal interest, hobby, leisure and skill development. We are looking for people who are interested in sharing their expertise and unique class ideas with members of our community. We are looking for instructors to teach: Animal/Pet Communication Pet Therapy, Care and Healing The Digital Purse Cocktail Gardens Upcycling Chinese Language Volunteers for Retired Adult Program DIY Classes Other Trendy Hot Topics If you d like to propose a new class, contact Claudia Terrones at cterrones@mchenry.edu or (815)

4 Join McHenry County College s Trips & Tours Program for great destinations. Providing cultural, educational and recreational opportunities via day tours and extended trips. SINGLE-DAY TRIPS: Register through the Registration Office at McHenry County College (details on page 49). Registration (815) There are no refunds for day trips. Contact (815) for more information. All day trips depart from the MCC Café/Commons. EXTENDED TRIPS: Students interested in registering for extended trips should contact the Trips & Tours Program coordinator by calling (815) or in person at MCC in room A109, M F, 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Refund policies for extended trips vary per individual trip. Please contact the program coordinator at (815) for further information. IMPORTANT: For up-to-date information about Trips & Tours, visit DAY TRIPS August Brew & Boat Milwaukee, WI Wed., Aug. 12, a.m. 5:15 p.m. Course Code #: NST S Fee: $109 Witness the incredible history of Pabst Brewing, once the largest American-owned brewery in the world. The present owner is quite passionate and committed to preserving this delicate history as he leads the tours proudly. Lunch (included) at Mader s, Milwaukee s most authentic German restaurant, in the heart of Old World Milwaukee. Learn more of Milwaukee s history cruising the Milwaukee River. No refunds. 4 September McHenry County Rail History Tour Sun., Sept. 13, a.m. 4 p.m. Course Code #: NST S Fee: $55 Calling all history buffs! Join McHenry County College and the McHenry County Historical Society as they unveil intriguing, little-known railroad lore and provide you a firsthand look at railroading history here at home. Craig Pfannkuche, long-time Wonder Lake resident, genealogical archivist of the Chicago Northwestern Historical Society, and researcher at the Historical Society will be our guide and interpreter. Sit back and relax on a deluxe motor coach as Craig discusses long-forgotten sites and their role in McHenry County s development. Pictures and maps of the sites will be available for you to view. A gourmet box lunch is included in the tour fee. No refunds. Highlights Alden Marengo Cary McHenry Crystal Lake Prairie Grove Genoa City, Wis. Richmond Harvard Ridgefield Hebron Union Illinois Route 14 Chicago Gangster Tour Wed., Sept. 30, a.m. 5 p.m. Course Code #: NST S Fee: $79 Let us take you on a ride to learn about the colorful gangster-era history of Chicago in the 1920s, when men with names like Scarface and Babyface ruled the streets. Your motor coach will be captured by a Gangster who will take you for a ride through some of the neighborhoods where the good old boys ruled Chicago during the jazz age of Prohibition. See where the hot spots and hit spots were and hear about Capone, Dillinger, Moran and more. Learn about Chicago s corruption, social upheaval and political intrigue, the real Elliott Ness and Mayor Big Bill Thompson. At Holy Name Cathedral, see where a gangland shoot-out took place in 1926 on the street outside and bullets chipped the cornerstone. A delicious lunch is included at Pompei, located in Little Italy. No refunds.

5 October North Freedom Fall Color Train North Freedom, WI Thurs., Oct. 8, :45 a.m. 6 p.m. Course Code #: NST S Fee: $89 Delight in a morning stop at Clasen s European Bakery for samples onsite and purchases on your own. Lunch (included) is at an historic old flouring mill turned restaurant, The Old Feed Mill. Enjoy leaf-peeping in Rural Sauk County for a seven mile, 55-minute, roundtrip ride over a 111-year-old former branch line of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway. No refunds. November The Dancing Horses Theatre Holiday Season Performance Delavan, WI Wed., Nov. 18, :15 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Course Code #: NST S Fee: $99 Enjoy the magic of the holiday season with music, costumes, and holiday lights that grace the entire theatre. This dazzling kaleidoscope of Christmas colors features an array of horse breeds performing alongside their trainers in this fantastic cavalcade of equestrian artistry. Visually stunning, this show brings alive the Christmas spirit and childhood dreams. The state-ofthe-art, yet intimate, 300-seat theatre is wheelchairaccessible, and fully climate controlled. This live show is truly a must-see for the entire family. Come experience the magic of Christmas! A delicious three-course meal, exotic bird show and tour of the performing barn is included. No refunds. December Holiday Nuts About Music Thurs., Dec. 3, :45 a.m. 6 p.m. Course Code #: NST S Fee: $145 Join us for this exclusive invitation for a groups-only tour to a Christmas concert at the magnificent Sanfilippo Estate in Barrington Hills, Illinois. We ll begin with a plated meal, including wine, in the beautiful Carousel Pavilion, followed by a concert in the Sanfilippo residence. The concert will feature an Organist (TBA) on the Mighty Sanfilippo Wurlitzer Theater Organ. Come see the Estate decorated for the holidays, hear Christmas music on the antique music machines, and experience an unforgettable organ concert on the world s largest theater organ. After the concert, you ll have an opportunity to take a short walk through the home to view the amazing collection. No refunds. A Wonderful Life Fireside Dinner Theatre Fort Atkinson, WI Sun., Dec. 6, :15 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Course Code #: NST S Fee: $99 Remember, no man is a failure who has friends. Tens of millions wait every Christmas to see Frank Capra s classic film of dreams and the power of love. The story of George Bailey and his wonderful life in Bedford Falls has brought hope and inspiration to every heart with its celebration of the goodness in all of us. It is the perfect message for the Christmas season. The Fireside continues its long tradition of bringing you the finest in Christmas entertainment with a stunning, live stage version of this beloved film. Written by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick, one of the creators of Fiddler on the Roof, and Grammy and Emmy Award winner Joe Raposo whose music from Sesame Street and The Electric Company has inspired generations of young people, A Wonderful Life captures all the magic of the film and so much more. With humor, pathos, beautiful dancing, and a brilliant musical score, this Fireside production will shine with the true spirit of Christmas. A delicious brunch is included. No refunds. February, 2016 Beautiful, The Carole King Musical Wed., Feb. 17, :15 a.m. 7 p.m. Course Code #: NST S Fee: $129 Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of Carole King s remarkable rise to stardom. Being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. Seating is in the loge section and lunch is on your own before the 2 p.m. matinee. No refunds. EXTENDED MINI-TOURS September Shipshewana Amish 2-Day Tour The Simple Life...A Memory in Every Mile Wed., Sept. 2 & Thurs., Sept. 3, 2015 Per Person Rates: Single $299 (NST S55 001) Double $249 (NST S55 002) *No refunds Shop the Midwest s Largest Outdoor Flea Market with over 1,000 vendors, and then relax in old-fashioned quality with all the modern conveniences at the Essenhaus Inn in Middlebury, Indiana. You ll visit a variety of quaint shops, specialty retailers and beautiful quilt gardens. This year s trip includes the Jayco RV tour, an Amish Buggy shop tour and a walk through the Essenhaus Classic Cruise-In. Enjoy in-home Amish dining while you converse with the family and are served a delicious Threshers Meal. Bring your appetite and good walking shoes and discover a culture that is right in your own backyard. Register early. Space is limited. Highlights 3 meals (box lunch from the Bread Box Bakery, continental breakfast and Threshers meal) Overnight accommodations at the Essenhaus Inn Deluxe motor coach transportation Baggage handling Fully escorted The Approximate Itinerary is as Follows: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 Load motor coach at 6:45 a.m., depart 7 a.m. Bountiful box lunch at the Bread Box Bakery and Cafe Midwest s largest outdoor flea market Essenhaus Village Shops Dinner on your own at Das Dutchman Essenhaus Thursday, September 3, 2015 Continental Breakfast at the Essenhaus Inn Amish Bakery Jayco RV tour Amish buggy shop Amish dining A visit to Eash Sales and E & S Sales Krider Garden and Quilt Garden Essenhaus Classic Car Cruise-In Annual Car Show and/or Essenhaus shopping To register for day trips, call (815) For information on Trips & Tours, call (815)

6 EXTENDED TOURS September Great Gatsby Getaway at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island (Call for Availability) 5 Days 8 Meals Sept , 2015 Per Person Rates: Single $2,464 Double $1,899 Triple $1,879 Optional trip cancellation/interruption Insurance $168 Join us on this exclusive spectacular tour on Mackinac Island with three nights at the Grand Hotel. You ll experience three of those famous 1922 summer evenings of which so much has been written. Highlights Home pickup and return in the Chicagoland area 8 meals (3 breakfasts, 1 deluxe continental breakfast, 4 dinners, including 3 gourmet 5-course dinners at the Grand Hotel) Castle Farms guided tour Mushroom Houses guided tour 3 nights at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island Hotel is exclusively reserved for this event 1 night at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Traverse City Full breakfast daily at the Grand Hotel 3 exclusive Great Gatsby parties including the Grand Hotel Orchestra An Evening with Jay Gatsby s See and Be Seen Cocktail Party and 1920s costume competition Roaring 20s dance & song competition Horse-drawn carriage tour of Mackinac Island $25 Fancy-Free Holiday Travel Reward October Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Featuring Santa Fe and Pecos National Park (Call for Availability) 6 Days 7 Meals Oct. 2 7, 2015 Per Person Rates: Single $2,598 Double $1,999 Optional Travelers Protection Plan $150 Join us on this fantastic tour to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, the world s largest hot air balloon festival, which takes place each October. You ll be in awe when you see hundreds of balloons in the sky at a time. This magical hot air balloon festival is considered to be the most photographed event in the world. Highlights Home pickup and return in the Chicagoland area 7 meals (2 dinners and 5 breakfasts) Pricing includes land and air transportation from Chicago Round-trip airport transfers Spend 3 nights in historic Albuquerque, a city rich in Native American heritage Enjoy the best of the Balloon Fiesta, including the Opening Ceremonies Guided sightseeing tour of Albuquerque including historic Old Town, a maze of cobbled courtyards, hidden patios and numerous galleries and shops Be amazed as all balloons fire their burners filling them with light at the evening Balloon Glow, followed by a spectacular evening firework display Spend 2 nights in Santa Fe, nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the foothills of the Rockies Visit Pecos National Park, site of the western most battle of the Civil War Embark on a walking tour of Santa Fe including Governor s Plaza, San Miguel Mission and Loretto Chapel with its Miraculous Staircase Mass ascension of the spectacular balloons $30 in Mayflower Money December Rose Parade and New Year s Celebration 2015 Departure 5 Days Air Tour 8 Meals Guaranteed Departure Dec. 29, 2015 Jan. 2, 2016 Per Person Rates: Single $2,859 Double $2,499 Triple $2,479 Optional $194 Cancellation/Interruption Premium Relax and spend four nights in Southern California and the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Ring in the New Year with dinner, entertainment and dancing. Enjoy reserved seating for the Annual Tournament of Roses Parade. Highlights Round-trip airfare from Chicago 8 meals (3 breakfasts, 1 boxed breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 brunch, 2 dinners) 4 nights Hyatt Regency Long Beach hotel on the waterfront Pre-Rose Parade float decorating tour Lunch in Beverly Hills at Lawry s Visit Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach Choice of one of the following: - Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and lunch and tram tour of Warner Brothers Studio - Universal Studios with tram tour - Catalina Island including roundtrip ferry New Year s Eve party dinner and dancing Reserved seat at the 125 th annual Rose Parade Souvenir parade program and seat cushion New Year s Day champagne brunch $25 Fancy-Free Holiday Travel Rewards Trip Preview Wed., Sept. 16, p.m. A 102 RSVP: (815)

7 January 2016 Baja Peninsula Cruise Featuring San Diego, Catalina and the Hotel del Coronado 8 Days 16 Meals Jan. 27 Feb. 3, 2016 Per Person Rates: Single $2,578 Double $1,989 Prices do not include port charges See the best of Southern California from the glitz of Hollywood to romantic San Diego, then embark on a four-day cruise to beautiful Mexican Baja Peninsula! Highlights 16 meals (5 dinners, 4 lunches and 7 breakfasts) Free home or local pickup and return Round-trip airfare and airport transfers Spend 3 nights in San Diego with a welcome dinner Narrated tour of San Diego with a local guide including La Jolla and the Gaslamp Quarter Enjoy lunch at the Hotel del Coronado, a National Historic Landmark Visit the world famous San Diego Zoo in the beautiful Balboa Park Los Angeles and Hollywood panoramic tour with a local guide including Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral, Disney Concert Hall and Grauman s Chinese Theater Experience an exciting 4-day cruise aboard the Carnival Imagination along the beautiful Baja Peninsula Call at Catalina Island, a peaceful island offering glamour, sophistication and some of the best wildlife watching in North America Visit Ensenada, Mexico, a romantic little town with charming boutiques and shops along the elegant Avenida Lopez Mateos Enjoy a day at sea to enjoy the ship s amenities with spectacular views of the Baja Peninsula $40 in Mayflower Money Trip Preview Thurs., Sept. 10, p.m. A117 RSVP: (815) March 2016 Gulf Shore Breezes Value Tour Days 12 Meals March 12 19, 2016 Per Person Rates: Single $2,037 Double $1,498 Optional Cancellation Fee Waiver $60 Join us on this exciting Value Tour and spend three nights at the fabulous Perdido Beach Resort on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico in Orange Beach, Alabama. You ll also spend two thrilling nights in Nashville, Tennessee, America s Music City. Highlights Free home or local pickup and return 12 meals (5 dinners and 7 breakfasts) Visit the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama Enjoy 3 nights at the fabulous Perdido Beach Resort on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico in Orange Beach, Alabama Tour the brand new GulfQuest National Maritime Museum in Mobile, Alabama Visit the quaint town of Fairhope with its picturesque wharf and French Quarter shopping district Dinner at Fisher s at Orange Beach Marina Restaurant Leisurely dolphin cruise aboard the Sunny Lady Visit to the National Naval Aviation Museum Spend 2 nights in Nashville, Tennessee, America s Music City Visit RCA s incredible Studio B, home of the Nashville Sound where Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins and the Everly Brothers recorded some of their biggest hits Tour the Country Music Hall of Fame including their great new Country Music Museum addition Narrated city tour of Nashville, The Music City with a local guide Enjoy dinner and live entertainment at the Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater featuring their Best of Country Music show $40 in Mayflower Money Trip Preview Thurs., Sept. 10, p.m. A117 RSVP: (815) April 2016 Beautiful Costa Rica, Days 21 Meals April 8 16, 2016 Per Person Rates: Single $4,059 Double $3,494 Optional Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance $357 Visit Costa Rica s most scenic countryside on this spectacular nine-day tour. Highlights Home pickup and return Round-trip air from Chicago 21 meals (8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 8 dinners) Braulio Carrillo National Park Visit a banana processing plant Cruise the Tortuguero Canals at the Tortuguero National Park Arenal Volcano Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge Safari cruise through tropical rainforest Arenal Lake cruise Cloud Forest canopy tour Butterfly and hummingbird gardens Costa Rican dance show $45 in Fancy-Free Holidays Travel Rewards Trip Preview Wed., Sept. 16, p.m. A102 RSVP: (815) To register for day trips, call (815) For information on Trips & Tours, call (815)

8 May 2016 Holland, Michigan Tulip Festival and Mackinac s Island Grand Hotel 6 Days 9 Meals May 13 18, 2016 Per Person Rates: Single $2,378 Double $1,749 Optional Cancellation Fee Waiver (CFW) $60 Visit Veldheer-DeKlomp Tulip Garden, Holland s only tulip farm, ablaze with acres of tulips in brilliant color in a Dutch setting of windmills, drawbridges and canals. Ferry to Mackinac Island, where the charm of a bygone era is preserved. No automobiles are permitted and nothing intrudes on the serenity and natural beauty of the Island. Highlights Free home or local pickup and return 9 meals (4 dinners and 5 breakfasts) Enjoy the annual Tulip Festival in Holland, Michigan, including the Veldheer-DeKlomp Tulip Gardens, Windmill Island and Muziekparade (Music Parade) Stay 2 nights at the world-famous Grand Hotel, the crown jewel of Mackinac Island Explore the charm of a bygone era on Mackinac Island with a horse-drawn carriage ride Spend 1 night at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in the village of Frankenmuth along with time to enjoy this Bavarian jewel, Bronner s Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth $30 in Mayflower Money Trip Preview Thurs., Sept. 10, p.m. A117 RSVP: (815) July 2016 Alaska Adventure Cruise Featuring the Inside Passage, the Alaska Railroad and Denali National Park 13 Days 27 Meals July 24 Aug. 5, 2016 Per Person Rates: Inside Stateroom Single $5,578 Inside Stateroom Double $3,949 Outside Stateroom Single $6,278 Outside Stateroom Double $4,299 Balcony Stateroom Single $8,048 Balcony Stateroom Double $5,179 Port charges, government taxes and fees add $421 Join us on the ultimate adventure to America s final frontier, Alaska! Cruise from Vancouver along the Inside Passage to Anchorage, then travel by train to Denali National Park, and onward to Fairbanks. Highlights 27 meals (10 dinners, 7 lunches and 10 breakfasts) Free home or local pickup and return Free round trip airfare and airport transfers Experience an exciting 7-day Inside Passage cruise aboard Norwegian Cruise Line s Norwegian Sun Visit Ketchikan, the Salmon Capital of the World Visit Juneau, considered the nation s most beautiful capital city Visit Skagway, founded during the Gold Rush of 1898 Cruise through Glacier Bay National Park with its glaciers and mountains Panoramic tour of Anchorage, the Metropolis of the North Visit the Iditarod Trail Headquarters and learn about this famous race Spend 1 night at the beautiful Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge with spectacular views of Mount McKinley Ride the Talkeetna Queen on Mahay s Wilderness Jetboat Adventure Enjoy tall tales, foot stompin music and Alaskan music at Alaska Cabin Nite Spend 1 night at Denali National Park and enjoy a Natural History Tour Ride the Alaska Railroad from Denali National Park to Fairbanks Spend 2 nights in Fairbanks, The Golden Heart City Cruise the Chena River aboard the Riverboat Discovery and visit Old Chena Village Enjoy an Alaska Salmon dinner and Golden Heart Review show at the Palace Theatre $65 in Mayflower Money Alaska Cruise Trip Preview Thurs., Sept. 10, p.m. A117 RSVP: (815) August Downton Abbey & English Castles 8 Days 12 Meals Aug. 27 Sept. 3, 2016 Per Person Rates: Single $5,599 Double $4,577 Optional trip cancellation/interruption Insurance -$491 Pricing includes Air Taxes of $300 which are subject to change. Back by popular demand of Downton Abbey Fans! Visit Downton Abbey Film sites and spend six nights in a 4-Star Manor House. Come to the Trip Preview to learn more about this grand tour and/or book your reservations soon. This trip sold out the last two years and will sell out quickly for the 2016 date. Highlights Home pickup in Chicagoland area Round trip airfare from Chicago 12 meals (6 breakfasts, 6 dinners ) 6 nights in a 4-star Manor House Mansion Hotel Fully escorted British Museum Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey) Westminster Abbey Tower of London Kew Palace and Gardens Windsor Castle Stonehenge Buckingham Palace Grounds Tour Cotswold Village of Bampton (filmed in Downton Abbey) Waddesdon Manor (the fictional Haxby Park) $40 Fancy-Free Holiday Travel Rewards Trip Preview Wed., Sept. 16, p.m. A103 RSVP: (815)

9 ADVENTURE SAFARIS MCC has teamed up with Adventure Safari Network to offer numerous day and extended adventures throughout the world with expert guides, which allows them to provide the best possible experience in every corner of the earth! The expertise demonstrated by each of the guides paves the way for you to have an unbelievable experience on your next adventure. In addition, Adventure Safari Network even has the ability to meet any and all photography needs! If you re ready for your next adventure of a lifetime, regardless of whether you are interested in the world of photography, Adventure Safari Network can fulfill your needs. Adventure Safari Network combines travel and education in order to create unique experiences that, until now, you have only dreamt about! DAY TOURS September Springfield 2-Day Trip: Abraham Lincoln Museum and Other Key Stops Sept , a.m. 6 p.m. Per Person Rates: Single $326 (NST S68 001) Double $276 (NST S68 002) *No Refunds 2015 is the 150 th anniversary of the Lincoln assassination, and there has never been a better time to visit our capital city. Journey from the beginning of Lincoln s life in central Illinois through his tragic return to the city he called home. We will visit the state-of-theart Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, containing more than 40,000 square feet of galleries, theaters, and historic displays that combine scholarship with showmanship culminating in the world s best collection of Lincoln lore and legend. The itinerary also includes the Lincoln Home, Lincoln Tomb, the Old State Capital, and the current State Capital. President Lincoln will join us at one of our meals, plus a couple other surprises that will make this a truly remarkable trip. Join us to see all the key spots and learn exciting information about one of the most volatile times in our nation s history. You ll be entertained, educated and mesmerized by this world-class trip! Highlights Overnight accommodations at the Hilton Garden Inn Hot breakfast buffet or cook-to-order at hotel (included) All admission fees included Special guest presentation by Abe Lincoln at one of our meals (meal cost not included) Baggage handling Deluxe motorcoach transportation Fully escorted EXTENDED TRIPS India November 2015 India has one of the most unique and diverse populations in the world, and this tour gets you to spectacular venues (we will discuss many options you will have in the region Delhi, Jaipur, the Royal City of Fatepur Sikri, and the Ranthambhore Wildlife Sanctuary are included). Stunning hilltop forts and glorious palaces illustrate the rich, royal past. Candyfloss-bright turbans blaze a trail through brilliant bargain-filled bazaars, and fluttering saris catch the eye. The Ranthambhore Sanctuary boasts many animal and bird species, with the most notable being the Tigers. You will stroll the main street of old Delhi and visit the oldest and busiest market in the world. You will also visit the spice market, where the colors, sights and sounds are utterly unique. The diverse architecture along our journey will not soon be forgotten, along with our visit to the largest temple complex in the world. Please call (815) for more information and/ or trip preview. To register for day trips, call (815) For information on Trips & Tours, call (815)

10 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT MCC offers many ways to enhance your quality of life. You can develop your interests in art, culinary, photography, nature, health, workforce skills and much more. Make a difference in your own life and that of your community! Key: Su = Sunday M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday Th = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday ART Unwind with Art Mary Telfer Have fun learning new drawing, painting, and mixed media ideas and techniques. Follow the lesson of the day or work on your own projects as you receive guidance and suggestions. Bring a sketchbook and pencils the first day. Other media will also be discussed. Fee: $155 NFA S W 9/2 11/4 10 a.m. Noon A112, MCC Basic & Intermediate Watercolors Diane Wlezien Join us and learn the basics of using watercolors. Bring any size brushes and be prepared to paint. A complete supply list will be discussed at the first class. Note: No class on November 28. Fee is based on length of class. NFA S S 9/5 9/26 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Woodstock Center Fee: $75 NFA S S 10/3 10/31 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Woodstock Center Fee: $90 NFA S S 11/7 12/12 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Woodstock Center Fee: $90 Intermediate & Advanced Watercolors Diane Wlezien Enjoy individualized attention to help you start creating with watercolors. Please bring painting supplies to the first class. Note: No Class on November 27. Fee is based on length of class. NFA S F 9/4 9/25 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Woodstock Center Fee: $75 NFA S F 10/2 10/30 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Woodstock Center Fee: $90 NFA S F 11/6 12/11 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Woodstock Center Fee: $90 Acrylic/Oil Painting Diane Wlezien Interested in trying your hand at oil painting? Whether you re a beginner or haven t picked up a brush for years, oil painting can be an exciting form of artistic expression. Learn, or refresh, the basics of oil paint application and technique on canvas in this hands-on class. Supplies needed for the 1st class: beginner s set of oil paint tubes, 2 long-handled brushes (any size), one 9 x 12-inch prestretched canvas, newspaper and painting smock/shirt. Other supplies needed will be discussed in 1st class. Acrylic painters also welcome! Note: No Class on November 27. Fee is based on length of class. NFA S F 9/4 9/25 1 3:30 p.m. Woodstock Center Fee: $75 NFA S F 10/2 10/30 1 3:30 p.m. Woodstock Center Fee: $90 NFA S F 11/6 12/11 1 3:30 p.m. Woodstock Center Fee: $90 New Snow Pines Diane Wlezien Create a stunning winter pines landscape! You will receive step by step instruction from Teaching Artist Diane Wlezien and painting supplies are included. The beauty of winter is waiting in this fun class! Fee: $25 NFA S F 11/ p.m. A142, MCC Instructor Highlight: Diane Wlezien Diane Wlezien is a graduate of the prestigious Parsons School of Design and New School for Social Research in New York. She has a multifaceted career in music, art, and education. Musically, Diane has appeared and recorded with 5 different musical groups as lead vocalist, percussionist and lyricist. Also an accomplished artist, she has shown to critical acclaim in both one-women and group exhibitions many times during her lifetime. Exhibiting in galleries as well as in per anent civic installations, she takes numerous commissions that hang in many area private collections. Today, Diane shares her talent and passion by teaching art and music courses of both appreciation and technique though colleges and other area venues. If you have artistic aspirations, Diane s expert instruction will get you started or help you advance to the next level. 10

11 Zentangle Basics Sue Jacobs Zentangle is a method of creating beautiful images from structured patterns. It s fun, relaxing, increases focus and creativity, and can provide an increased sense of personal well-being. All materials included in course fee; additional supplies may be purchased from instructor. Fee: $35 NFA S T 9/29 6:30 8:30 p.m. A103, MCC New Drawing With Pastels Therese Cooper-Wiser Add color to your drawings using easy-to-blend soft pastels. Bring a sketchbook, photo references, set of soft pastel pencils, 2B drawing pencil, blending stumps, eraser and kneaded eraser. Soft pastel sticks will be available to use. Fee: $75 NFA S Th 9/10 10/8 6:30 8:30 p.m. A142, MCC New Pencil Portraits Therese Cooper-Wiser Learn to draw portraits using two different styles drawing freehand, measuring and comparing as you draw, and drawing with a grid as a tool to keep proportions accurate. We will draw the elements of the face separately; eyes, nose, mouth, ears, to study and feel comfortable when drawing the whole face. No experience necessary. Individual instruction and demonstrations. Please bring a sketchbook, drawing pencils, an eraser and a kneaded eraser. Photos will be available, or bring a photo or print of someone that you would like to draw. Fee: $75 NFA S F 9/11 10/9 10 a.m. Noon C121, MCC The Art of Drawing Basic & Intermediate Therese Cooper-Wiser Learn basic drawing skills; drawing freehand, drawing with a grid, measuring as you draw, and shading. No experience necessary. Photo references available. Please bring a sketchbook, drawing pencils, an eraser, a kneaded eraser and blending stumps. Fee: $75 NFA S M 9/14 10/12 10 a.m. Noon D158, MCC Zenspirations Monograms Sue Jacobs Embellish your monogram with tangles and color. Use Zentangle patterns along with simple lettering to create your own unique monogram. No previous Zentangle experience required. Fee: $35 NFA S T 10/20 6:30 8:30 p.m. A142, MCC New Blue Jay Oil Painting Therese Cooper-Wiser Paint a blue jay oil painting as you learn to blend colors with brush strokes for a beautiful effect. Please bring a canvas, oil paints, linseed oil, paint thinner, two glass jars or aluminum cans, rag cloths or paper towels. Blue jay prints will be available for reference. Fee: $75 NFA S Th 10/22 11/19 6:30 8:30 p.m. A142, MCC New Pen & Ink and Watercolor Wash Therese Cooper-Wiser Draw a pen and ink drawing from an original photograph or print, then lay a watercolor wash of color over the ink drawing for a beautiful effect. Please bring vellum paper, set of Micron ink pens, watercolor paint set and brushes. Photos and prints will be available for reference, or bring a print of a photo that you have taken. Fee: $75 NFA S F 10/23 11/20 10 a.m. Noon C121, MCC PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Harvest Moon Diane Wlezien Create a mysterious Harvest Moon painting! You will receive step-by-step instruction from Teaching Artist Diane Wlezien. All painting supplies are included in course fee. Let you creativity glow in this fun class! Fee: $25 NFA S F 10/2 7 9 p.m. A142, MCC NEW To register, visit or call (815) For information call (815)

12 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Zentangle for the Holidays Sue Jacobs Zentangle is an easy-to-learn method of creating beautiful images from structured patterns. This class takes Zentangle into the winter holidays with projects you can display for your celebration. Certified Zentangle Teacher will take everyone through the steps. All materials will be provided; additional supplies may be purchased. No previous Zentangle experience required. Fee: $35 NFA S T 11/10 6:30 8:30 p.m. A142, MCC CRAFTS AND HOBBIES New Holiday Ornament Painting Julie Bailey Start a tradition that you can enjoy for many years to come. Design & paint a unique set of 3 ornaments of your choice, using your own creativity to impress your guests and dress up your tree for the Holidays. Our studio artist will help you select colors and design patterns for your individual style bring out your inner creativity and relax in our warm & cozy Historic Home environment. This class is being offered at: 320 S. Main Street, Algonquin. Fee: $29 NCF S F 12/4 7 9 p.m. Handmade on Main, Algonquin Crochet I Beginners Cindy Henrickson If you d like to learn to crochet, then this class is for you. You ll start by learning the basic foundation chain and single crochet stitch. In addition to discussing the various hook sizes, gauge and how to read a pattern, you ll work towards completing small projects such as a scarf and fingerless gloves. No experience is needed. A supply list will be mailed to you prior to the start of class. Fee: $69 NCF S S 9/12 10/ a.m. A103, MCC Sip & Paint Serving Platter Julie Bailey Join us for an evening of stress-free down time during the back to school months. We will have our studio artist on staff to assist you with your own creative design plan to paint a beautiful 10 diameter plate, which doubles as an extra-large dinner plate or serving platter. Bring your choice of beverage and relax in our 1902 Victorian Home Pottery Studio. Enjoy the evening and let your creative juices flow. This class is being offered at: 320 S. Main Street, Algonquin. Fee: $29 NCF S F 9/ p.m. Handmade on Main, Algonquin NEW Crochet II Hats Cindy Henrickson Would you like to learn to crochet hats? You will need to know how to make a basic foundation starting chain and a single crochet stitch. If you have some experience with those two basic crochet skills, you are ready to take this class. You ll have the opportunity to make a couple different styles of hats. With a little effort, by the end of this four weeks, you could be an expert. Fee: $69 NCF S S 10/10 10/ a.m. A103, MCC Fused Glass Workshop Ken West Students will learn the basics of kiln-fired glass working or what is also called fused glass. Characteristics of fused glass materials, assembling techniques and firing guidelines will be covered in class. Supply costs are not included in course fee but will be available on site. Supply costs will range from $12 $55. There will be at least 7 jewelry/ornament projects to choose from and students will complete a minimum of 3 projects. No glass crafting experience is necessary, and tools will be provided. This class takes place at Material Things Artisan Market, 103 E. Van Buren Street, Woodstock. Fee: $27 NCF S Su 8/23 & 8/ p.m. Material Things, Woodstock NCF S W 9/16 & 9/ p.m. Material Things, Woodstock NCF S W 10/14 & 10/ p.m. Material Things, Woodstock NCF S Su 10/18 & 10/ p.m. Material Things, Woodstock NCF S Su 11/15 & 11/ p.m. Material Things, Woodstock >> ED2GO ONLINE LEARNING: Start Your Own Arts and Crafts Business Discover how to find your niche within your chosen craft and how to create your own unique business identity. Learn how to price your work effectively so you can set yourself up for success whether you're selling through craft shows, in galleries, online, or even in your own retail store. New classes start monthly Register at

13 New Fused Glass Workshop II Ken West Ready for the next step? This class is open to students who have either taken our first workshop or have beginners experience in glass fusing. Students will have an opportunity to make platters, bowls or wall pieces. There will be time to complete at least 2 projects. The supply costs for each project chosen will range from $22 to $35. Tools will be provided, however, students are welcome to bring tools of their own. This class takes place at Material Things Artisan Market, 103 E. Van Buren Street, Woodstock. Fee: $27 NCF S Su 9/20 & 9/ p.m. Material Things, Woodstock NCF S W 11/11 & 11/ p.m. Material Things, Woodstock New Fall Wreath Joyce Konstantinow Add a touch of harvest to your home or front door. Learn the techniques of embellishing a grapevine wreath with seasonal silk flowers, fall leaves and more. This class meets at Blooms & Rooms, 1245 N. Green Street, McHenry. Fee: $29 NCF S Th 9/17 6:30 8:30 p.m. Blooms & Rooms, McHenry Beginning Sewing Staff, Sewing Concepts Learn basic sewing skills while making three simple projects. A set of pillowcases will make you comfortable in straight stitching and French seams. A split rail fence pillow will give you simple quilt piecing techniques on a small project, and a simple bag will teach you how to sew a zipper. These are the basic skills needed before going on to other sewing projects. Students can purchase supplies at the first class. Costs will vary depending on supplies and fabric selections. If you have a portable sewing machine, please bring it to every class. Note: No class on October 8. Fee: $79 NCF S Th 9/3 10/15 6 8:30 p.m. Sewing Concepts, Woodstock New Sunflower Table Runner Nona Piorkowski Nothing is more striking than a field of tall sunflowers showing off their rich gold and brown tones. Bring these lovely flowers and colors into your home this fall with the Sunflower Table Runner. It is the perfect accent for any home. The runner is made by machine piecing using streamlined sewing methods. If you have completed a quilt project, this is the perfect next-step class for learning new skills. A sewing machine is required. A supply list will be mailed one week before class begins. Fee: $29 NCF S M 9/14 9/ p.m. A119, MCC New Patchwork Pines Table Runner Nona Piorkowski The smell of pine is a wonderful winter scent that reminds us of beautiful trees and pleasant gatherings with family and friends. Create those feelings with a lovely table runner that can be displayed well after the holidays. Easy piecing techniques are used to create realistic pine trees and a checkerboard sashing. A confident beginner who has created a quilting project will enjoy learning new skills. This hands-on class requires students to bring their sewing machine to class. A supply list will be mailed one week before class. Fee: $29 NCF S M 10/19 11/2 7 9 p.m. A117, MCC Sewing: The Next Step Staff, Sewing Concepts This class is the next step after completing the Beginning Sewing class. This class is skill-based through small projects designed to advance your sewing skills. The class projects may include skills such as casings, zigzag stitching, zippers, appliqué, buttons and buttonholes, and more. Basic supplies are needed. Costs will vary depending on supplies and fabric selections. If you have a portable sewing machine, please bring it to every class. Fee: $79 NCF S Th 10/22 11/19 6 8:30 p.m. Sewing Concepts, Woodstock New Tips & Techniques of Re-upholstering Joyce Konstantinow Learn the basics of re-upholstering for a fresh updated look of a worn vintage chair. We will discuss style, color, & function to give you a new look appropriate for your home. This is a demo class. Students will not re-upholster in this class. This class meets at Blooms & Rooms, 1245 N. Green Street, McHenry. Fee: $19 NCF S Th 10/1 6:30 8:30 p.m. Blooms & Rooms, McHenry PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT To register, visit or call (815) For information call (815)

14 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT New Fall Centerpiece Joyce Konstantinow Transition your Halloween centerpiece to Thanksgiving for your gathering table. Learn trade secrets of how to transition your table from one holiday to the next. This class meets at Blooms & Rooms, 1245 N. Green Street, McHenry. Fee: $29 NCF S Th 10/29 6:30 8:30 p.m. Blooms & Rooms, McHenry New Holiday Swag Joyce Konstantinow A fun and festive silk pine swag embellished with your favorite colors and trimmings for the season. Learn the art of bow making and tricks of embellishments that create the magic in your swag. This class meets at Blooms & Rooms, 1245 N. Green Street, McHenry. Fee: $39 NCF S Th 11/5 6:30 8:30 p.m. Blooms & Rooms, McHenry CULINARY New Autumn Tea Tasting Joyce Konstantinow Relax with a flavorful tea tasting of the fall season. Learn the origin of teas and the properties of your favorite flavor. This class meets at Blooms & Rooms, 1245 N. Green Street, McHenry. Fee: $12 NCU S T 9/15 2 3:30 p.m. Blooms & Rooms, McHenry Fall Cupcake Temptations Melody Stanko Delightfully decorated cupcakes are still all the rage in desserts, and we ll teach you easy ways to decorate them. A list of all supplies will be sent to you before class so you ll be ready to start. Beginning cake-decorating skills are helpful, but are not a requirement. Fee: $25 NCU S F 10/ p.m. B179, MCC Cake Decorating I Melody Stanko Melody Stanko, a professional cake decorator for over 14 years, will teach you the basics of cake decorating. You ll get an explanation of equipment, supplies, types of frosting and how to prepare the best frosting. You ll also get handson experience with a wide variety of decorating techniques including shells, rosettes, borders, basket weaving, piping and much more! Please plan to spend approximately $25 for supplies, which will be discussed at the first class. Fee: $79 NCU S F 9/11-10/9 7 9 p.m. B179, MCC Cake Decorating II Melody Stanko This five-week course will start with a review of your beginning skills, then we ll concentrate on decorating skills that involve more advanced borders, drapes on the sides, and many types of flowers, including pansies, daisies, mums and daffodils. New tubes and their uses will be demonstrated. You ll also use different types of icing such as fondant and royal to make fancier decorations. Class will culminate in a demonstration of a completed tiered wedding cake. Please bring a batch of butter cream icing and basic decorating supplies to the first night of class so we can start right away. Note: You must have completed Cake Decorating I before attending this class. Please plan to spend approximately $15 for supplies, which will be discussed at the first class. Fee: $79 NCU S F 10/23-11/ p.m. B179, MCC New Intro to Wine Tasting & History Robert DePalma Explore the basics of wine tasting and history with local food sayer Bob De Palma as he explores the history of wine, production and the flavors and nuances of the beloved grape. Compare and enjoy with a King s table of the world s food treats and delicacies. This class takes place at: 2140 Lake Cook Rd., Algonquin. Fee: $39 NCU S M 9/28 7 8:30 p.m. Wicked Chocolates, Algonquin Say Cheese: Taste & Learn About The World s Greatest Cheeses Robert DePalma Calling all cheese lovers! Whether you are a cheddar expert or a cheese curd rookie, this class is the place to be. We ll explore a brief history of cheese throughout the ages and how it s created. To complete your adventure, you ll experience a tasting of the different families of cheese; from fresh to bloomy to blue, and everything in between. You ll leave armed with the knowledge you need to approach even the most expansive cheese counters and create a perfect cheese selection of your own! This class takes place at: 2140 Lake Cook Rd., Algonquin. Fee: $39 NCU S M 10/19 7 8:30 p.m. Wicked Chocolates, Algonquin The Art of Truffle Making Robert Depalma Create the perfect chocolate for your sweetheart. Join Bob from Morkes Chocolates, a chocolate institution from 1920, to create the perfect truffle. The class includes the basics of truffle making and a short history of truffles in America. You will choose from distinct flavors, fillings, Morkes award winning shells and take home your creations in our specialized truffle box. This class takes place at: 2140 Lake Cook Rd., Algonquin. Fee: $39 NCU S M 11/16 7 8:30 p.m. Wicked Chocolates, Algonquin 14

15 New! Bring Baking Skills Back Basic Baking Skills Join MCC for fun, interactive classes taught by professional cake decorator and former home economic instructor, Melody Stanko. You ll work closely with a partner, so grab your friends or family and register today. If you re flying solo, our instructor will pair you up with another classmate or work with you individually. The class is priced per person and will be held in MCC s state-of-the art culinary lab. Register soon because space is limited. Basic Baking Skills: SERIES Melody Stanko This is the Basic Baking Skills Series. Register for all four class at one time and enjoy a $16 savings. The Muffin Man A Piece of Cake Please Pass the Bread Cookie Jar Favorites Fee: $100 NCU S S 10/10 11/7 10 a.m. Noon B179, MCC Wake Up & Smell the Coffee Robert DePalma Morning Joe. Java juice. Caffeine fix. Whatever you call it, coffee has become a mainstay in our daily lives. Explore the wonders of this functional beverage with local food sayer Bob De Palma as he travels from the beans history to the big business it has become. This class takes place at: 2140 Lake Cook Rd., Algonquin. Fee: $39 NCU S M 11/2 7-8:30 p.m. Wicked Chocolates, Algonquin NEW Please Pass the Bread Melody Stanko Learn to bake biscuits, scones and quick cinnamon buns. Fee: $29 NCU S S 10/17 10 a.m. Noon B179, MCC A Piece of Cake Melody Stanko We will concentrate on pound cakes and cupcakes. Fee: $29 NCU S S 10/24 10 a.m. Noon B179, MCC Cookie Jar Favorites Melody Stanko Get ready to bake those holiday cookies using one recipe to make all different types of cookies. Fee: $29 NCU S S 11/7 10 a.m. Noon B179, MCC PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT The Muffin Man Melody Stanko Learn to bake muffins and quick breads such as corn bread, Irish soda bread and nut breads. Fee: $29 NCU S S 10/10 10 a.m. Noon B179, MCC >> ED2GO ONLINE LEARNING: Luscious, Low-Fat, Lightning-Quick Meals Join a registered dietitian and discover how easy it can be to prepare meals that are both delicious and nutritious! Start Your Own Edible Garden The first step to a great harvest is selecting the right crops. You ll explore climate considerations, learn how to read a zone hardiness map, and find out how to spot a micro-climate in your yard. Discover how to properly prepare a garden bed so your crops have the best opportunity to thrive. New classes start monthly Register at To register, visit or call (815) For information call (815)

16 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Beer School Courses: Educational Beer Classes Beer Class Series Paul Psilos Receive a $25 discount when your register for all five of our beer education classes at one time.. It s like getting one class for free. This would make a wonderful gift for the beer lover in your life. Series includes: The World s Great Beers, How to Brew All-Grain Beer, Great Beers of England & Ireland, Beers of Asia and Dark Beer. Fee: $100 NCU S W 9/16, 10/14, 7 9:30 p.m. Le Petit Marché, Crystal Lake 11/18, 12/16 Su 10/4 Noon 4 p.m. Le Petit Marché, Crystal Lake New The World s Great Beers Paul Psilos There are still great beers in the world, and you can still find them! Consolidation in the beer industry has been great for making beer cheaper, but not so great for beer quality. Major brands that had been virtually unchanged for over 100 years have started to taste ordinary. Some brands have had ownership changes and lost their character at the same time. Consumers benefit from lower prices, but quality also declined. We ll taste some of the best beers out there today, a few of which may be about to take their place as standards of their type, replacing old favorites. Fee: $25 NCU S W 9/16 7 9:30 p.m. Le Petit Marché, Crystal Lake How to Brew All-Grain Beer Paul Psilos This class will give you a demonstration and explanation of the steps involved in all-grain brewing, from grinding, steeping and sparging the grains, to hopping and boiling the wort, and then pitching the yeast. You ll get detailed explanations of what requires your serious attention and how to replicate or modify the beers that come out best. You ll also receive guidance on hops, including those used in popular beers, and how special malts used in the correct proportions can improve the flavor profile of your beer. Paul has been a home brewer since 1971 and has brewed exclusively all-grain beers since *Brewing will be done outdoors behind Le Petit Marche. Venue may be changed if weather is bad. Fee: $25 NCU S Su 10/4 Noon 4 p.m. Le Petit Marché, Crystal Lake New The Remaining Great Beers of England & Ireland Paul Psilos England gave us the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) in the 1970s, which was the first consumer movement to demand better beer. This group is still functioning today, and it is the largest consumer group in England. CAMRA led to the introduction of hundreds of brew pub beers that are not bottled or distributed in the US, but they have been unable to impact the homogenizing of British beer, a movement led by select brewing conglomerates. A few good beers remain. We ll sample them and compare them to the best American beers always an interesting conversation. Fee: $25 NCU S W 10/14 7 9:30 p.m. Le Petit Marché, Crystal Lake Beers of Asia Paul Psilos Great beer is made throughout the world, and some very fine examples are found in the beers of India, Southeast Asia, Japan and China. What makes these brews so good? We ll delve into both the composition and the taste of the best of these beers. This is important information to have for those occasions when you are in a restaurant serving the cuisines of these countries. Fee: $25 NCU S W 11/18 7 9:30 p.m. Le Petit Marché, Crystal Lake Dark Beer Paul Psilos There are many types of dark beer: dark lagers, black lagers, stouts, porters, bock and dopplebock, plus a few recent market entrants that use exotic ingredients. We ll discuss the process for making these dark and delicious brews, plus taste some of the best examples available for purchase in the United States. An added bonus will be to see if we can arrive at a consensus on what type of dark beer is favored and worth our attention. Fee: $25 NCU S W 12/16 7 9:30 p.m. Le Petit Marché, Crystal Lake 16

17 The Better Burger * Chefs, Confetti Gourmet Academy Hamburgers can be so much more than something to fix for the kids. Take your burgers to a whole new culinary level. If you do nothing else, try using fresh ground beef in your next hamburger. In this class you will learn how to grind the meat on demand. You will definitely notice a difference! Menu: burgers with seasonal toppings, variety of rolls and selection of condiments. Fee: $69 NCU S S 8/22 6:30 9 p.m. Confetti Gourmet, Lakewood New Knife Lessons: CHOP CHOP* Chefs, Confetti Gourmet Academy Have you ever picked up produce in the grocery store and put it right back for its challenging shape or not knowing how to use it? Chef David and Chef Pili will shares tips and techniques for peeling, chopping, and cooking the simplest to the most difficult vegetables and fruits. This hands-on class will show you how to cut pineapple, mango, peppers, green onions, turnips, rutabaga, parsnips, sweet potatoes, leeks, shallots, and butternut squash. Menu: fruit salsa with cinnamon chips, butternut and leek soup, oven-roasted vegetables. Fee: $69 NCU S F 9/11 6:30 9 p.m. Confetti Gourmet, Lakewood New 5 Ingredients or Less* Chefs, Confetti Gourmet Academy These easy 5 ingredient or less recipes offer quick-fix ideas for any occasion, from weeknight dinners to parties. Menu: house salad, spicy poblano and corn soup, balsamic chicken with roasted tomatoes, flourless chocolate cake. Fee: $69 NCU S T 9/22 6:30 9 p.m. Confetti Gourmet, Lakewood New Relish, Chutney or Compote* Chefs, Confetti Gourmet Academy What s the difference and how are they made? We will make the sauces and pair them with appropriate dishes using seasonal ingredients. Fee: $69 NCU S F 11/13 6:30 9 p.m. Confetti Gourmet, Lakewood New Bisque and Chowder* Chefs, Confetti Gourmet Academy Spend an evening learning how to create these two classic style soups. Menu: house salad, New England clam chowder, tomato bisque, apple clafouti. Fee: $69 NCU S T 12/8 6:30 9 p.m. Confetti Gourmet, Lakewood FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT First-Time Home Buyer with a Down Payment Assistance Program Michael Olach Are you a first-time home buyer who is possibly in need of assistance for your down payment? This course offers valuable insights in the process of home ownership. Learn everything you need to know about buying your first home. Learn the road blocks to avoid. Get familiar with contracts, closing costs, inspections, appraisals, down payments, interest rates, credit requirements, and negotiating with banks and sellers. Fee: $19 NFM S M 9/14 6:30 8:30 p.m. E217, MCC PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT *Confetti Gourmet Academy cooking classes include enjoying the meal you prepare. Make sure you come hungry! Everything Pumpkin* Chefs, Confetti Gourmet Academy Everything from pumpkin soup to pumpkin cake show there s more to this squash than just pumpkin pie. Join us and experience the world of pumpkin. Menu: creamy Southwestern pumpkin soup, chicken with pumpkin stuffing, roasted pumpkin, mini pumpkin bunt cake. Fee: $69 NCU S S 10/3 6:30 9 p.m. Confetti Gourmet, Lakewood NEW To register, visit or call (815) For information call (815)

18 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT >> ED2GO ONLINE LEARNING: Real Estate Investing Includes specially designed worksheets and hands-on activities to take the guesswork out of your investing efforts. You will learn how to invest in foreclosures, manage a rehab project, and build your team of real estate professionals. New classes start monthly Register at Estate Planning Basics Mark Lechowicz Estate planning is something everyone needs. Planning for what happens to your assets after you re gone gives everyone in the family piece of mind. In this class you ll learn basic estate planning as well as the difference between trusts, wills and death agreements. Whether you re planning for your family s future or trying to sort through an inherited estate, this class is instrumental in getting a clear understanding on the legal and tax benefits of setting up and disbursing an estate correctly. Fee: $25 NFM S Th 9/ p.m. E217, MCC Purchasing a Foreclosure & Investing in Real Estate Michael Olach Whether you re a novice or first-time investor, or you are a seasoned investor looking to invest further in real estate, this course offers valuable insights into the process of purchasing investment properties. Learn everything you need to know about buying your first rental property and start building your real estate portfolio. Learn what to look for in foreclosed properties. Learn the roadblocks to look out for. Get familiar with contracts, closing costs, inspections, appraisals, down payments, interest rates, credit requirements, and negotiating with banks and sellers. This class will be a valuable tool to begin investing in real estate. Fee: $19 NFM S M 9/28 6:30 8:30 p.m. E217, MCC Purchasing a Vacation Property or Second Home Michael Olach Learn the best way to purchase your own vacation home or second home, including guidelines that banks require to make owning your vacation/second home a reality. This class will go over minimum down payments necessary, credit requirements, affordability, and the different rules for purchasing different types of vacation/second homes. This is not a class on buying or owning time shares. Fee: $19 NFM S M 10/5 6:30 8 p.m. E217, MCC Retirement Income Planning Mark Lechowicz Don t let your IRA become your IOU to the IRS! Protect your retirement savings and learn ways to stretch your retirement dollar. This workshop will also discuss strategies that will help you manage risk and maintain your retirement portfolio. Fee: $25 NFM S Th 10/ p.m. E217, MCC Retirement Planning For Women Mark Lechowicz Did you know women tend to earn less than men, receive less from Social Security, and are less likely to receive a pension at retirement? Yet, they need their money to last longer. Retirement Planning for Women: What you can do today to better prepare for tomorrow is an informative and entertaining seminar focusing on retirement planning and the particular issues women face: What are unique investment challenges for women? Where are you today? How should you be investing in order to work towards your goals? Are you prepared for the future? Fee: $25 NFM S Th 11/5 7 9 p.m. A102, MCC College Planning Mark Lechowicz Making sure you re financially prepared to send your child to college is a concern for most parents. No matter what age your child is right now, you can take simple steps to ensure his or her future. In this workshop you ll see what investment vehicles and investment strategies are best suited for you to help your children or grandchildren further their education. Fee: $25 NFM S Th 12/3 7 9 p.m. A102, MCC FOOD SANITATION Food Service Sanitation Frank Bertolami This course for food handlers is required by the Illinois Department of Public Health. The State of Illinois exam will be given during the final course session. The book is available in the MCC Bookstore. Please note: The bookstore is not open Saturday, and the book must be purchased ahead of time. There will be a $35 processing fee charged by the state when test scores are mailed. If you do not pass the exam, you will need to enroll in the re-test class at a fee of $35. Fee: $175 UFS U M 9/14 9/21 5:30 10 p.m. A117, MCC UFS U M 10/12 8 a.m. 5 p.m. 115, SCC UFS U W 11/11 11/18 5:30 10 p.m. E100, MCC UFS U S 12/12 8 a.m. 5 p.m. A102, MCC Food Service Sanitation Re-Test Frank Bertolami Instructor will call students with testing information. Please be sure to give correct phone numbers when you register. Fee: $35 Course Code # Day Date Location UFS U M 9/21 A117, MCC UFS U M 10/12 115, SCC UFS U W 11/18 E100, MCC UFS U S 12/12 A102, MCC 18

19 HEALTH AND WELLNESS: MIND, BODY & SPIRIT Beginner s Yoga Nurture Yoga, Crystal Lake/Richmond The health benefits of yoga are endless. A yoga practice anchored in a calm focus and steady breath does wonders for the mind and body. This class provides a nicely paced program with more description and commentary accompanying each asana or posture. Breath awareness, stress management and relaxation methods also are introduced. This class is designed as a simple introduction to yoga for those who are newer to the practice. More experienced students will gain a better and more detailed understanding of the architecture of the poses, as well as the underlying philosophy of the yoga practice. Wear comfortable clothing. Mats, props, blanket, straps will be provided. If you prefer, you are welcome to bring your own mat. This class is offered at two locations: 8600 U.S. Hwy 14, Suite 210, Crystal Lake & Main Street, Richmond. Fee: $69 NHE S S 9/12 10/10 9:30 10:30 a.m. Nurture Yoga Studio, Crystal Lake NHE S S 10/17 11/14 9:30 10:30 a.m. Nurture Yoga Studio, Crystal Lake NHE S S 11/21 12/19 9:30 10:30 a.m. Nurture Yoga Studio, Crystal Lake NHE S S 1/9 2/6 9:30 10:30 a.m. Nurture Yoga Studio, Crystal Lake NHE S S 9/12 10/10 9:30 10:30 a.m. Nurture Yoga Studio, Richmond NHE S S 10/17 11/14 9:30 10:30 a.m. Nurture Yoga Studio, Richmond NHE S S 11/21 12/19 9:30 10:30 a.m. Nurture Yoga Studio, Richmond NHE S S 1/9 2/6 9:30 10:30 a.m. Nurture Yoga Studio, Richmond Shakti Shimmy: A Yoga-Belly-Dance Workout Nurture Yoga Shakti means power or empowerment and is the divine feminine energy in Hindu beliefs. In this class, we ll tap into the divine feminine spirit within ourselves and shimmy like a Goddess! A complete full-body workout, this fitness class is designed to strengthen and tone the entire body with specific focus on abdominal core strength, arms, and limbs with yoga asana flows and belly dance drills. This class is offered at: Main Street, Richmond. Fee: $49 NHE S Su 9/13 10/4 7 8:30 p.m. Nurture Yoga Studio, Richmond NEW New Intro to Meditation Nurture Yoga Establishing a meditation practice can be part of introspection and selfevaluation. In this class, you ll learn ways to help take the difficulty out of the practice and examine the different methods of the practice while learning a systematic and progressive approach to meditation. The instructor will discuss methods to assist participants in opening doors to internal resources that are always on hand and at our disposal. The techniques taught in this class have been used throughout time to teach individuals to live in harmony with the world around them, find strength to face difficulty, and to begin to know one s true self. Expect to learn basic yoga meditative practice and leave with short take-home meditations each week to use as a guide. This class is offered at: 8600 U.S. Hwy 14, Suite 210, Crystal Lake. Fee: $49 NHE S S 9/12 9/26 8:15 9:15 a.m. Nurture Yoga Studio, Crystal Lake NHE S M 11/2 11/16 10:30 11:30 a.m. Nurture Yoga Studio, Crystal Lake >> ED2GO ONLINE LEARNING: Lose Weight and Keep It Off Discover how to establish a healthy approach to successful weight loss and weight maintenance for a lifetime. Introduction to Natural Health and Healing Learn how to promote wellness, balance, and health in all aspects of your daily life. New classes start monthly Register at PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT To register, visit or call (815) For information call (815)

20 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT New Healing Yoga & Yoga Nidra Meditation Nurture Yoga The healing art of yoga enhances both physical and mental well-being. Healing Yoga offers yoga solutions that use restorative poses to help relieve stress, back pain, abdominal problems, fatigue, sadness, depression and anxieties. The healing yoga class will be conducted from 6 7 p.m. and is complementary. It is NOT a requirement for students to attend the Yoga Nidra Meditation class, which is from 7:15 8 p.m. Yoga Nidra brings incredible calm, quiet and clarity. It is helpful for alleviating stress, anxiety and depression. A Yoga Nidra, or sleepless sleep, begins with seated postures and progressively moves into postures that support learning how to effectively manage your breath to reach a very deep shavasana. Wear comfortable clothing. Props and blankets will be provided. Feel free to bring any personal belongings such as pillows, oils, or blankets that will help you nurture your soul. This class is offered at: Main Street, Richmond. Fee: $35 NHE S F 10/9 6 8 p.m. Nurture Yoga Studio, Richmond New Candlelight Restorative Yoga Nurture Yoga Restorative yoga is an effective way to bring balance to over stimulated nerves and to ease chronic tension. This is a wonderful practice for those who have chronic fatigue, mental stress, compromised immunity, injuries and chronic health condition. The spine is gently released in all directions allowing for a deep sense of support. Given sufficient time, the nervous system eventually calms, bringing the mental and emotional bodies into balance, and a sense of relaxation and contentment is felt. Restorative yoga is recommended for everyone, especially those of us with stress in our lives. This class is offered at: 8600 U.S. Hwy 14, Suite 210, Crystal Lake. Fee: $20 NHE S F 11/6 6 7:15 p.m. Nurture Yoga Studio, Crystal Lake Introduction to Essential Oils Karen Zarny Learn the history of essential oils and how they were used throughout the years. We ll also go over some basics like how, when and why to use essential oils to enhance your everyday life. You will go home with a sachet of salts scented with the oil of your choice and handouts on how to use the oils at home. Fee: $15 NHE S Th 9/ p.m. E100, MCC Green Cleaning with Essential Oils Karen Zarny The instructor will go over some of the toxic chemicals found in everyday cleaners and how to safely and effectively clean your house with alternatives such as baking soda, vinegar, and essential oils. We will make a cleaner in class for you to take home. Fee: $25 NHE S Th 10/ p.m. E100, MCC Salts & Soaps with Essential Oil Karen Zarny Tired of buying those expensive bath soaps and salts at department stores with the long list of chemicals listed on the ingredients? This class will teach you how easy it is to make wonderful salts and soaps with therapeutic grade essential oils. Great for gifts or to spruce up your guest bath! Fee: $29 NHE S Th 9/ p.m. E100, MCC Essential Oils For Your Pets Karen Zarny Essential oils have been used very successfully on many different kinds of animals. In general, animals respond to essential oils in much the same way as humans. This class will explore common everyday uses for essential oils with your pets. Please do not bring pets to class. Fee: $27 NHE S Th 10/ p.m. E100, MCC NEW 20