Geneva Park District Spring 2017 Program Guide | Page 87

Budgeting , Technology and More !
Budgeting for Fun
Ages 18 +
1 Class Budgeting certainly is not the most fun you can have , however , it is an essential piece of any savings plan . Discuss ways to help reduce debt , analyze expenses , and potentially increase savings . In addition to outlining your own budget , we will also review tips on how to stick with your budget since that is the hard part ! Instructor : Mike Fulkerson a Personal Financial Advisor . ( EB )
$ 10 ( N / R $ 15 ) SCC M 4 / 10 7:00 – 9:00 pm 2421503-01
Investing with Just $ 25 a Month
Ages 18 +
1 Class Can investing $ 25 a month really make a difference ? Discuss this question and explore various investment plans , what stocks , bonds and mutual funds are , how to invest in them , and some easy ways to implement strategies to get you started in the investment world . Instructor : Mike Fulkerson a Personal Financial Advisor . ( EB )
$ 10 ( N / R $ 15 ) SCC M 4 / 24 7:00 – 9:00 pm 2421504-01
Retirement : Fact or Fiction ?
Ages 18 +
1 Class Saving for retirement . Check . Confident you are saving enough ? Perhaps . Concerned with recent and future economic conditions affecting your long term plan ? Better understand your retirement plan in a straight forward , easy to follow way . Discuss options available to you and strategies to reduce your retirement risk . Bring any information you feel will help you with this workshop . Instructor : Mike Fulkerson a Personal Financial Advisor . ( EB )
$ 10 ( N / R $ 15 ) SCC M 4 / 17 7:00 – 9:00 pm 2421505-01
Conservative Retirement Planning
Ages 50 +
3 Classes With the wild swings in the markets over the past 20 years , have you seen your hardearned retirement savings grow , then shrink dramatically , grow back to where it was , only to see it shrink again when the markets take another downturn ? Is there an option to the rollercoaster ride of the markets ? Learn how to truly diversify your portfolio to limit risk and make sure you don ’ t run out of money in retirement . Instructor : Tom Shankland . ( EB ) $ 49 ( N / R $ 69 ) per couple PBC Tu / Th 3 / 21-3 / 28 6:30 - 9:00 pm 2531508-01
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Windows 10 Basics
Ages 18 +
4 Classes If you have a new computer with the Windows 10 operating system , this is a class you can ’ t miss ! Learn the basics of how to manage multiple windows , personalizing your desktop , customizing the start menu , managing user accounts , and security and maintenance . Participants should bring a Windows 10 laptop to class for hands-on learning . This class is geared to PC ( nonMac ) users . Instructor : Gayle Kavalec . ( EB )
$ 64 ( N / R $ 84 ) BCC M / W 4 / 3-4 / 12 6:30 – 7:30 pm 2531503-01
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Fun with Pinterest
Ages 18 +
4 Classes Join the Pinterest craze ! Learn how to create an account , common Pinterest terms , navigating Pinterest , creating a board , managing pins and boards , liking , commenting , settings and privacy , and exploring Pinterest . Bring a laptop to class for hands-on learning . Instructor : Gayle Kavalec . ( EB )
$ 64 ( N / R $ 84 ) BCC M / W 4 / 17-4 / 26 6:30 – 7:30 pm 2531503-02
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Technique Tuesdays
Ages 16 +
1 Class Looking to learn some new techniques for stamping ? Want to take your cards to the next level ? Don ’ t know how to use some of those tools you have , like a heat gun . Each week we will introduce TWO new techniques . You will go home with complete instructions and a small technique sample so you will be able to repeat the process at home . You will also make a card , including envelope , to show a complete product using the technique . Instructor : Heather Wnek . ( EB )
$ 15 ( N / R $ 22 ) ESCC Tu 4 / 11 7:00 – 8:00 pm 2531504-01 Tu 4 / 25 7:00 – 8:00 pm 2531504-02
Vegetable Gardening Made Easy !
Ages 16 +
1 Class Do you want to grow your own fresh vegetables but don ’ t know where to start , then this class is for you ! Learn the best and easiest way to start vegetables , grow and harvest . Instructor : Heinz Brothers Garden Staff . ( EB )
$ 12 ( N / R $ 18 ) HBG Sa 4 / 29 10:00 – 11:00 am 2421507-01

Adult Variety

Budgeting , Technology and More !

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Pass Down Your Memories – Not a Mess
Ages 40 +
1 Class After a lifetime of taking pictures and videos are you left with photos , negatives , slides , VHS tapes and other media that you don ’ t know what to do with ? Take the first steps by learning how to organize , convert and back up your photos and other media so you can share your memories with loved ones . Instructor : Carolyn Burnham . ( EB ) $ 25 ( N / R $ 37 ) BCC W 5 / 10 10:00 – 11:30 am 2531502-01
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Marriage & Love Languages
Married Couples
1 Seminar In this interactive half-day seminar we will discover the love languages of each partner and learn new ways of communicating love with each other . Applying this new information will allow you to have a more loving connection whether you have been married 20 days or 20 years . Instructor : Kaelyn & Scott Benham , The Home Front Project . ( EB )
$ 80 ( N / R $ 100 ) per couple PLAY38 Sa 4 / 8 2:00 - 5:00 pm 2411510-01
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Finding Freedom in Motherhood
Ages 18 +
1 Class This interactive session will open moms of all ages to a new way to view motherhood with all of its ups , downs and unexpected twists and turns . Come out with a mom friend and enjoy a time focused on YOU and find the freedom that is tucked inside the adventure of being MOM . Instructor : Kaelyn Benham , The Home Front Project . ( EB )
$ 80 ( N / R $ 100 ) PLAY38 Mom ’ s Day Out Sa 4 / 15 3:00 - 5:00 pm 2411511-02 Mom ’ s Night Out Sa 4 / 29 7:00 - 9:00 pm 2411511-01
Breakfast Club
Ages 50 & older Enjoy meeting the first Friday of each month at 9:30 am and socialize over a delicious breakfast . Please note : if you plan on attending , please call Batavia Park District at ( 630 ) 406-5282 . Breakfast cost is on your own . 3 / 3 - Alexander ’ s Cafe 9:30 am 1650 W Main St ., St . Charles 4 / 7 - Lumes 9:30 am 1902 Fabyan Parkway , Batavia 5 / 5- Steak ‘ n Shake 9:30 am 1901 McKee St ., Batavia
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