Opportunities for Lifelong Learners
THE COMMUNITY HOUSE: NOT JUST FOR KIDS!
Are you looking for a creative outlet, an opportunity to explore your interests, or a way to meet new people? Check out our programs and classes for adults!
Cannoli Making
Back by popular demand, Chef Tony Volpentesta, owner of Tony Cannoli in Mundelein, will teach you to create cannoli from scratch with scrumptious fillings! Each participant will make and take home four delicious cannoli desserts. This class will be Friday, November 14 at 10am. ENROLL HERE
Adult Sewing
This is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of sewing and advance your skills! You'll spend the first week of class learning about the sewing machine - and the rest of the time will be spent working on projects. Fabric, sewing supplies and sewing machines are provided. You may choose to purchase additional specialty items. Join us for our fall class starting September 9 or our holiday edition starting December 2! Both classes are Tuesdays at 10am. ENROLL HERE
Adult Chess
Whether you never learned or just haven't played in a while, this is a great opportunity to learn and play this classic game of strategy! Each week will have an engaging lesson along with supervised / coached time to play with others in the class. You'll grow your knowledge of the game, from the basics through opening theory, middle game tactics, and end game combinations. Open to all playing levels! Join us for our fall class starting September 16, Tuesdays at 1:30pm. ENROLL HERE
Drop-In Mahjong
NEW this fall - join us on Wednesdays from 1pm to 3pm, September 10 through December 17, for drop-in Mahjong! No advance registration is needed; the fee is $10 for each session, payable at the door. Please bring your own tiles. (Closed Oct 19 and Nov 27.)
Private Music Lessons
It's never too late to learn a new instrument or brush up your skills! Learn how to sing and/or play the piano, violin, drums, ukulele, bass guitar, banjo, mandolin, and percussion, all in a fun and creative way! Our unique approach is structured entirely around your needs, and whatever your starting point, you'll strengthen your musical foundation with music theory along with knowledge of your chosen instrument! To register for music lessons, contact Dan Rosa directly at (310) 722-2112 or DanielGRosa@me.com.
Heartsaver CPR / AED Training
This course teaches CPR and AED use for adults and children, along with infant CPR and how to relieve choking in adults, children, and infants. Be prepared: sign up today! Classes are Tuesday evenings, multiple dates. ENROLL HERE
Advanced Karate
This class is open to beginners through Black belts, age 11+. Karate focuses on alertness of mind, self-control and physical readiness to meet life's challenges. ENROLL HERE
Dog Obedience: Beth Hurley Dog Training
Beth has taught both group and private dog obedience lessons. She is a member of APDT and regularly attends continuing education seminars/workshops and is a graduate of the Animal Behavior College. Beth encourages proper socialization to help your dog's confidence and strengthening the dog/human bond. While learning the basics or dog obedience, all of Beth's her classes stress positive reinforcement techniques, so please bring food rewards with you to class. No retractable leashes are allowed. Multiple sessions available, all on Monday evenings. ENROLL HERE
Dog Obedience: Creative Paws
Creative Paws teaches the basics of obedience including sit, down, stand, recall, stay, and heel — everything your companion dog needs to know. Both verbal commands and hand signals will be used. Dogs of any age may take Creative Paw classes. Positive reinforcement techniques will be used, so please bring food rewards or a small toy with you to class. No retractable leashes are allowed. Multiple sessions available on Thursdays between 10am and noon. ENROLL HERE