Adult Classes

Bread Made Easy
Dog Obedience
Ask An Architect
Wedding Dance Workshop
Spanish For Adults
De-Mystifying Gluten Free Baking
Organizing With The Stars

Bread Made Easy

Fresh bread, any day you want it! We will mix our favorite whole wheat simple bread, tailor it to your specific taste and learn how to have it ready for each meal.

AGE: Adult
DAY: Thursday
TIME: 7:00 -8:30 pm
FEE: $30.00    Non-resident $40.00
INSTRUCTOR: J. Vasan
LOCATION: Recreation Center, 1500 Walker, Western Springs
MIN/MAX: 2/3 per agency
CODE: 340018.01    April 26
140024.01    June 21

Dog Obedience

Beginner Class
Dogs must be at least 4 months old Handlers: Old enough to handle dog in a group setting.
Is your dog becoming a monster and driving you crazy? If you are tired of being kept up all night from constant barking, if your home furnishings and personal belongings are being chewed up, or just want basic commands mastered, sign up for this class. For beginners only, the first class will be a two-hour orientation from 7:30 – 9:30 pm, without your dog. You must attend this informative meeting.

Advanced Class
To qualify for the advanced course, you must have completed the beginner course with our instructor.

DAY: Thursday
FEE: $110.00     Non-resident $120.00
INSTRUCTOR: Barb Clish
LOCATION: Recreation Center, 1501Barnsdale, La Grange Park
MIN/MAX: 3/7 per agency
CODE: 340021.03 Beginner, 7:30 – 8:30 pm
March 15 – May 10
340021.04 Advanced, 8:30 – 9:30 pm
March 22 – May 10

Ask An Architect

Brian Fryzel, Architect, will provide a free one-on-one 15 minute consultation on new construction homes, home additions, attic/basement conversions or other renovation projects you might have. To maximize the results of your session, please bring a photo of your home and a survey, if possible. Pre-registration is a must.

AGE: Adult
DAY: Thursday
TIME: Every 15 minutes starting at 6:00 pm
No later than 8:00 pm
FEE: FREE
INSTRUCTOR: B. Fryzel
LOCATION: Recreation Center, 1500 Walker, Western Springs
MIN/MAX: 2 per agency
CODE: 340019.02     April 19
140011.01     June 14

Wedding Dance Workshop

Learn to dance to Ballroom, Latin, and contemporary dance music. This crash course includes the basics, such as: leading and following, traveling, turns, and movement. This is perfect for anyone that is in or going to a wedding and needs a quick one-class lesson. Waltz and Cha Cha will be taught. Getting married? Bring your song in on tape or CD. Instructor can give you some quick ideas on dances at the end of class. Couples are recommended, but not necessary. Couples will not rotate partners. Singles are not guaranteed a partner. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

AGE: Adults, 16 and older
DAY: Tuesdays
TIME: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
FEE: $29.00 per person
$39.00 per person non-resident
INSTRUCTOR: Dance Techs, Inc.
LOCATION: Recreation Center, 1501 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park
MIN/MAX: 4/10 per agency
CODE: 340024.02 April 24

Spanish For Adults

Exceptionally knowledgeable, creative and innovative instructor Jen Lima enjoys teaching Spanish to those whose first language is not Spanish. Come, learn and be assured you will take away some basic conversation and vocabulary. Eight week session.

AGE: Adult, 16 and older
DAY: Tuesdays
TIME: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
FEE: $57.00    Non-resident $67.00
INSTRUCTOR: J. Lima
LOCATION: Recreation Center, 1501 Barnsdale,
La Grange Park
MIN/MAX: 2/3 per agency
CODE: 140021.01    June 5 – July 31
(skip July 3)

De-Mystifying Gluten Free Baking

Gluten-free breads and treats can be every bit as satisfying as wheat bread. The magic is in the mix! Come and learn to simplify the preparation.

AGE: Adult
DAY: Thursday
TIME: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
FEE: $30.00    Non-resident $40.00
INSTRUCTOR: J. Vasan
LOCATION: Recreation Center, 1500 Walker,
Western Springs
MIN/MAX: 2/3 per agency
CODE: 140025.01    August 2

Organizing With The Stars

In this two hour workshop we will cover organization basics in a light- hearted way, helping to change some thoughts and habits that will help eliminate clutter and keep it from coming back. You will learn more about your organization style, why celebrities influence how we feel about organization and how to actually enjoy becoming and staying more organized. Program cost includes all distributed printed material.

AGE: Adult, 18 and older
DAY: Tuesday
FEE: $35.00    Non-resident $45.00
INSTRUCTOR: N. Korzniewski
LOCATION: Recreation Center
536 East Avenue, La Grange
MIN/MAX: 2/10 per agency
CODE: August 28
140010.01 9:30 – 11:30 am
140010.02 6:30 – 8:30 pm