Office
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Leisure Learning Noncredit Activities
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Summer 2008 Activity Descriptions
Beginning Ballroom Dance
This class will offer basic instruction in the fox trot, polka, waltz and swing.
Whether you are new to ballroom dancing, or just need to brush up on some of
the basics, this class is for you. Please bring a partner and wear hard-soled
shoes.
Instructor: Pauline Cavalie
Intermediate Ballroom Dance
Build on the basics of Beginning Ballroom. Continue to improve your dancing
skills in this class. Participants must have previous ballroom dance experience
or have completed the Beginning Ballroom Dance class. Wear hard-soled shoes
and bring a partner.
Instructor: Pauline Cavalie
Advanced Ballroom Dance
If you are an experienced ballroom dancer and have advanced beyond the basics,
these classes are for you. Learn more intricate dance patterns and develop some
patterns of your own. Please bring a partner and wear hard-soled shoes.
Instructor: Pauline Cavalie
Swing Dance
This class will offer basic instruction covering the principles of lead and
follow, Night-club two-step, and the stationary Cha-Cha. No dance experience
required. Please bring a partner and wear hard-soled shoes.
Instructor: Pauline Cavalie
Latin Dance
Add the sophistication of a Latin flair to your dance repertoire as you learn
the Salsa, Tango, and Rumba. Little or no ballroom dance experience needed.
Bring a partner and hard-soled shoes.
Instructor: Pauline Cavalie
T’ai Chi Ch’uan
This ancient Chinese exercise form promotes longevity and good health. Learn
the basic principles and techniques used to perform this exercise in Beginning
T'ai Chi Ch'uan. Refine your techniques and learn additional movements in Advanced
T'ai Chi Ch'uan.
Instructor: Anne Gricevich
LANGUAGE
Basic Japanese Conversation Plus Japanese Culture & Foods
In this class, students will learn and practice basic conversations
useful when meeting Japanese people. Conversation for situations experienced
while traveling and in the course of everyday life will also be covered. What
to say in a variety of situations will be included. This class will also cover
Japanese culture and daily foods; some recipes will be included!
Instructor: Sachiko Kobayash
Introduction to Modern Greek
Learn the Modern Greek language, including pronunciation, grammar, reading,
and writing. Be captivated as you also learn about Greek culture, customs, and
religion. This class offers a relaxed, fun environment. A handout fee will be
collected at the 1st class, payable to the instructor.
Instructor: Chris Siampos
Beginning Duplicate Bridge
Bridge is a game with many faces. It is a social game, a competitive game, and
a mental game. It will enhance your thought processes, challenge your mind,
and give you a great deal of enjoyment. Bridge offers infinite possibilities,
endless competition and challenge, and an open playing environment. Anyone can
play bridge. All you need is four people and a deck of cards. Learn the basics
of bidding and play of the hand. Practice by playing the game and prepare for
years of challenge and enjoyment.
Instructor: Andrew Carver
Applied Food Service Sanitation Certification
This 15-hour course will focus on the latest published set of codes for food
handlers adopted by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Completion of
this activity qualifies an individual to take a state exam to determine qualifications
for certification. A required textbook will be available for purchase at the
first class.
Instructor: Francine Polich - Burns
Refresher Course for Certified Food Handlers
This 5-hour course will cover updates to the Illinois Department of Public Health’s
Food Service Sanitation Code and the Illinois Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act.
Specifically, information regarding food borne illnesses will be reviewed. No
textbook purchase is required. Handouts will be provided.
Instructor: Francine Polich-Burn