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Fall 2009

 

M=Monday T=Tuesday W=Wednesday 
R=Thursday F=Friday A=Saturday S=Sunday

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.

Course Code

Day

Date Duration

Time

Room In-District
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

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.

Course Code

Day

Date Duration

Time

Room In-District
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.

Course Code

Day

Date Duration

Time

Room In-District
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.

Course Code

Day

Date Duration

Time

Room In-District
EC4-104-170 M 9/14 10 wks 1-3p F260 $75
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.

Course Code

Day

Date Duration

Time

Room In-District
EC4-105-170 M 9/14 10 wks 10a-Noon F159 $75
EC4-105-171 W 9/ 2 10 wks 10a-Noon F159 $75
EC4-105-172 M 11/23 5 wks 10a-Noon F159 $37
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.

Course Code

Day

Date Duration

Time

Room In-District
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.

Course Code

Day

Date Duration

Time

Room In-District
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?

Course Code

Day

Date Duration

Time

Room In-District
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.

Course Code

Day

Date Duration

Time

Room In-District
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.

Course Code

Day

Date Duration

Time

Room In-District
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.

Course Code

Day

Date Duration

Time

Room In-District
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.

Course Code

Day

Date Duration

Time

Room In-District
EC4-386-170 R 11/ 5 1 day 1:30-3p T002 $5





 

 
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