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Section Title 44 /lombardparks adult & senior TAKING CONTROL FOR WOMEN (Ages 17 +) Taking Control focuses on helping women strengthen their financial futures. It covers getting one's financial house in order, maintaining good credit, insuring against the unexpected (such as disability and death), putting money to work by investing, and building a healthy nest egg for retirement. The seminar also addresses how to maximize Social Security benefits and provides specific information for women who face divorce or widowhood. Location: Wheaton Park District Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 407214-01 Th 01/25 7:00 - 8:00 pm $10/$13 WRITING WORKSHOP: FICTION & NONFICTION (Ages 17 +) Do you dream of becoming a writer but don't know how or where to start? Do you enjoy telling stories or doing internet research? What's a writing genre? Where can you find publishing opportunities? Do you need a degree or formal training to write effectively? These are some of the questions addressed in this workshop. Wherever you are on your writing journey (novice or otherwise), and whether you want to write for fun or profit, we’ll explore ways to get to the next step. Instructor: Loretta Martin Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 407217-01 Tu 02/20 - 03/27 6:00 - 8:00 pm $54/$56 DOWNSIZING - THE ART & CHALLENGE OF LETTING GO (Ages 17 +) This presentation is great for those moving to a smaller home! Cathy Felz will guide you through how to sift through treasures and begin to make decisions. Learn how to declutter in phases and how to utilize consignment, donation, and recycling options. Cathy will share tips to organize belongings and maximize space, save time, money and increase the efficiency of your space, plus keeping your space accessible and safe! Instructor: Cathy Felz Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 407218-01 W 01/10 11:00 am - 12:00 pm $18/$20 DRIVER'S SAFETY PROGRAM (Ages 55 +) The AARP Smart Driver Course teaches valuable defensive driving strategies and provides a refresher of the rules of the road. Since 1979, the course has helped more than 15 million drivers learn research-based tips to adapt their driving to compensate for physical and cognitive changes that may occur with aging. Plus, you may qualify for a multi-year automobile discount by completing the course. (Check with your auto insurance agent for details.) Receive a $5 refund after you present AARP card to instructor. Instructor: George Gorgola Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 107300-01 W,Th 04/04 - 04/05 9:00 am - 1:00 pm $20 WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE HONEY BEE COLONY (Ages 17 +) Peering into the secret life of a honey bee colony. This up close look, at an amazing super-organism, is shared from the perspective of a beekeeper working full time removing honey bees from buildings. Observing honey bees in their natural setting confirm aspects of their true nature which provide information we all can use to help them survive. In fact understanding the balanced lifestyle of the honey bee colony has great rewards for everyone. Location: Wheaton Park District Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 407208-01 W 01/31 - 02/07 7:00 - 8:30 pm $40/$44 ADULT SPANISH BEGINNER (Ages 17 +) Do you have an interest in learning a new language? Join fellow enthusiasts for this eight week introductory Spanish course where you will learn new vocabulary and develop oral skills. It's fun and exciting no matter what your age. Location: Wheaton Park District Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 407213-01 Tu 01/09 - 02/27 5:00 - 6:15 pm $50/$63 NEW! NEW! NEW!