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Course Schedule
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Fall 2009
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M=Monday T=Tuesday
W=Wednesday
R=Thursday F=Friday A=Saturday S=Sunday |
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All courses are held at
Moraine Valley Community College campus unless otherwise noted. |
Computers
COMPUTERS FOR OLDER ADULTS BEGINNING
Learn the basic operations and functions of the computer. Word processing,
spreadsheet, database applications and Internet are demonstrated and practiced.
Textbook and USB flash drive required.
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Course
Code |
Day
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Date |
Duration |
Time
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Room |
In-District |
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EC4-108-170 |
T |
9/ 1 |
5
wks |
9a-Noon |
T951 |
$120 |
| EC4-108-171 |
F |
9/ 4 |
5 wks |
9a-Noon |
T951 |
$120 |
| EC4-108-581 |
R
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9/10 |
5
wks |
1-4p |
ECBI 103 |
$120 |
WINDOWS FOR OLDER ADULTS
Learn the basics covering topics in the following: Desktop, My Computer,
Windows Explorer, and more. Textbook and USB Flash drive required. Prerequisite:
Computers for Older Adults (EC4-108) or equivalent experience.
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Course
Code |
Day
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Date |
Duration |
Time
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Room |
In-District |
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EC4-110-170 |
M |
10/ 5 |
3 wks |
9a-Noon |
T951 |
$72 |
INTERNET BEGINNING FOR OLDER ADULTS
Learn how to access the Internet, use E-Mail, newsgroups, World Wide Web,
and searching techniques. Textbook required. Prerequisite: Computers for Older
Adults Beginning (EC4-108) or equivalent experience.
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Course
Code |
Day
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Date |
Duration |
Time
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Room |
In-District |
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EC4-114-170 |
F |
10/ 9 |
3 wks |
9a-Noon |
T951 |
$72 |
| EC4-114-581 |
R |
10/15 |
3 wks |
1-4p |
ECBI 103 |
$72 |
Art
OIL PAINTING
Discover and use techniques in oil paints. Learn to apply paint with
confidence. Materials list given at first class.
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Course
Code |
Day
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Date |
Duration |
Time
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Room |
In-District |
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EC4-104-170 |
M |
9/14 |
10 wks |
1-3p |
F260 |
$75 |
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EC4-104-171 |
M |
11/23 |
5 wks |
1-3p |
F260 |
$37 |
WATERCOLORS
Learn to paint with watercolor using transparent pigment, color, and design.
Materials list given at first class.
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Course
Code |
Day
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Date |
Duration |
Time
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Room |
In-District |
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EC4-105-170 |
M |
9/14 |
10 wks |
10a-Noon |
F159 |
$75 |
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EC4-105-171 |
W |
9/ 2 |
10 wks |
10a-Noon |
F159 |
$75 |
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EC4-105-172 |
M |
11/23 |
5 wks |
10a-Noon |
F159 |
$37 |
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EC4-105-173 |
W |
11/11 |
5 wks |
10a-Noon |
F159 |
$37 |
Special Interests
BRIDGE, BEGINNING
Learn the basics of the international card game—bridge. This course will
cover terminology, evaluation, bidding and play of hands.
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Course
Code |
Day
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Date |
Duration |
Time
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Room |
In-District |
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EC4-147-170 |
R |
9/ 3 |
12 wks |
1-3p |
T909 |
$72 |
"IT'S CALLED A FIXED INCOME SO HOW COME I'M
ALWAYS BROKE?"
Are you receiving all the benefits you’re entitled to receive? Complete a
benefits checkup and let this amazing free program (sponsored by the National
Council on Aging) screen for hundreds of benefits and resources. Staff from
PLOWS will be available to help complete the forms for anyone needing
assistance. Learn about important benefits you may be missing. Confidential
results will be mailed to participants' homes.
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Course
Code |
Day
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Date |
Duration |
Time
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Room |
In-District |
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EC4-201-170 |
W |
9/ 9 |
1 day |
2-3:30p |
T910 |
$10 |
PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
What you need to know about the Medicare Prescription Drug Program (Part D)
and Illinois Cares Rx. Do you have questions about Part D? Did you fall into the
“donut hole” this year? Maybe you’re not on the plan that’s best for you? How do
you change plans? What changes can you expect for 2009?
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Course
Code |
Day
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Date |
Duration |
Time
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Room |
In-District |
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EC4-202-170 |
W |
9/16 |
1 day |
2-3:30p |
T910 |
$10 |
TURNING 65: MEDICARE 101
A community relations representative from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of
Illinois "Service in the Neighborhood" program will explain the basics of
Medicare in a manner that makes sense.
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Course
Code |
Day
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Date |
Duration |
Time
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Room |
In-District |
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EC4-220-170 |
R |
9/24 |
1 day |
9:30-11a |
T909 |
$10 |
TRAVEL TIPS AND TRICKS
Find out insider's secrets for the best deals using either the airlines
directly or shopping via the Internet. Once you're on the plane, we'll help you
find the best possible seat, too! Plus many, many more travel tips.
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Course
Code |
Day
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Date |
Duration |
Time
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Room |
In-District |
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EC4-302-170 |
M |
11/ 9 |
1 day |
3-4:30p |
T911 |
$5 |
RIVER CRUISING - TRAVELING THE EASY WAY
Trendy travelers are eschewing ocean-going ships and turning their eyes on
riverboats to experience Europe and beyond. Let's explore this unique
experience, clear your mind of any preconceived notion you might have--river
cruising is an experience all its own.
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Course
Code |
Day
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Date |
Duration |
Time
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Room |
In-District |
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EC4-305-170 |
R |
9/24 |
1 day |
3-4:30p |
T002 |
$5 |
CUTTING TAXES ON YOUR IRA WITHDRAWALS
This program is for investors age 60+, who have money in any type of
retirement plan, and who want to pay less to the IRS.
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Course
Code |
Day
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Date |
Duration |
Time
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Room |
In-District |
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EC4-386-170 |
R |
11/ 5 |
1 day |
1:30-3p |
T002 |
$5 |
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