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Active Adult Programs The Nature of Watercolor Ages 18+ Painting with watercolors is unpredictable, accidental, and addictive. The medium has fascinated artists for decades. In our beginner class, we take the fear out of the art with a step-by-step approach to mixing and applying paint, including wet in wet and dry brush techniques; washes; glazes; and how to create those glowing effects. ns Min/Max: 8/12 Janet Thompson, Instructor PLCC, Art Room 8 weeks Wednesdays, 6:00–7:30pm 6/18–8/6 R: $90/NR: $112 #161345-1 Cooking Series with Chef Ron Wells Ages 14+ The Des Plaines Park District welcomes Chef Ron Wells as the new chef for our popular Cooking Class Series. Wells is currently the Head Chef for the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth in Des Plaines and has been a chef for over 20 years. He will be teaching us how to make dishes from his new cookbook, “A Taste of Ron’s Down Home Cooking.” Wells’ cooking style is classic American cuisine, with a personal twist derived from his Memphis roots. Menus will be available on line one week prior to each class. kr Min/Max: 6/14 PLCC, Kitchen Saturdays, 11:00am–1:00pm R: $33/NR: $41 June 14 #161614-1 July 26 #161614-2 August 23 #161614-3 www.DPParks.org The Nature of Watercolor Part 2 Ages 18+ This is a more advanced class for experienced watercolorists who want to learn additional techniques for color mixing; and about perspective and composition. ns Min/Max: 8/12 Janet Thompson, Instructor PLCC, Art Room 8 weeks Wednesdays, 7:30–9:00pm 6/18–8/6 R: $90/NR: $112 #161345-2 Waltz and Salsa Ages 16+ Discover the wonderful world of ballroom and Latin dancing in this introductory/ refresher session. Improve your skills, learn new steps, and how to lead and follow. With just a few hours of enjoyable instruction you will Waltz and Salsa like the stars. Couples are recommended, but not necessary. Couples will not rotate partners. Singles are not guaranteed a partner. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes. ns Min/Max: 8/20 Dance Techs, Instructor PLCC, Multi-purpose Rooms 1 & 2 2 weeks Thursdays, 7:30–9:00pm 6/19 & 6/26 R: $32/NR: $40 #160492-1 Tutu (Grandma) Hula Active Older Adults Learn a soft, slow hula to the soothing island sounds of Don Ho and Alfred Apaka. You will tell the stories of the islands with your hands as you move to the beat. Great for keeping limber! Sorry, no senior discount. ss Min/Max: 5/25 Gwen Kennedy, Instructor PLCC, Multi–purpose Rooms 1 & 2 8 weeks Sundays, 1:00–2:00pm 6/22–8/10 R: $64/NR: $72 #162650-6 sept 27 etaway Fall Gekend 8 We -2 7 r2 eptembe S SAVE THE DATE! Fall Get-A-Way Weekend Western Michigan Saturday, September 27 through Sunday, September 28, 2014 Travel with us to explore Michigan’s vacationland lakeshore. Discover quaint towns with historic light houses, unique shopping and gourmet restaurants. Combine fall colors with towering sand dunes and a walk on the beach. Complete trip details will be posted on our website when registration begins in mid-summer. Visit www.DPParks.org, or call 847-391-5711. 13