Geneva Park District Summer 2017 Program Guide Summer 2017 | Page 95

Adult Variety NEW! Fun Folds Card Technique Ages 16+ 1 Class Tired of the same old fold over cards? Create five different fancy folded cards. Each card design will have printed instructions for you to take home to recreate all card designs. Plenty of details and embellishments will make these cards wow your recipient! Please note: supplies and envelopes included. Instructor: Heather Wnek. (EB) $30 (N/R $45) Th 6/8 7:00 - 9:00 pm ESCC 3531510-01 NEW! Basic Photography Ages 16+ 1 Class Are you new to photography? Learn the answers to these questions: What is ISO and Noise? What are fast lenses? What is Depth of Field? What is selective focus? How do I stop Fast Action? When to use a tripod? After this class you will no longer fear taking your camera out of Automatic. Please note: bring your camera manual to class. Instructor: Mike Smith. (EB) $46 (N/R $66) Th 6/22 6:00 - 9:00 pm Lodge 3421510-01 NEW! Take Better Travel Photos Workshop Ages 16+ 1 Class Traveling is fun, but it can also be a little overwhelming. Well, fear no more, weary traveler - those situations do not have to get in the way of taking some great photos! Improve your travel photography skills by learning the tips, tricks, and techniques that make a good travel photo. Any type of camera and levels are welcome. Please note: bring your vacation plans to get a jump start on your travel photos. Instructor: Mike Smith. (EB) $39 (N/R $59) Th 6/29 6:00 - 9:00 pm Beginning Photography Ages 16+ Lodge 3421510-02 6 Classes Do you have an interest in photography but don’t know where to start? Delve into your newly-found passion as professional photographer Mike Smith shows you the ropes of photography. From the different types of cameras and lenses to perspective and composition control, exposure, lighting, and more; you’ll learn key concepts that will get your photography adventure started! Please note: Bring your own DSLR camera to class. Assignments will be given at each class session. Instructor: Mike Smith. (EB) $117 (N/R $137) Tu 7/25-8/29 Lodge 6:00 – 9:00 pm 3421510-03 with Coffee NEW! Painting Ages 40+ 1 Class You will learn to paint using coffee to make a variety of values in your painting. Select an image to work from (landscape, flowers, birds, etc.) Please note: open to all skill levels. all supplies included. Instructor: Geneva Park District staff. (EB) $32 (N/R $48) W 6/21 9:00 – 11:00 am Funding College Without Wrecking Retirement Ages 14+ SPRC 3411507-01 1 Class If you have children under the age of 20 years, helping to fund their college education is probably on your mind. Perhaps you are wondering how you can save for college while maintaining your retirement objectives. Whatever the situation, this introductory seminar is for you! We will explore the costs of college and ways to reduce these expenses. This program is designed to enlighten you about the consequences the financial choices you are making now to save for college will potentially have on your retirement income goals. The advantages and disadvantages of various strategies to fund college to try to reduce the effect on future retirement income will be reviewed, analyzed and discussed. Instructor: Kelley McClure. (EB) $10 (N/R $15) Tu 6/6 7:00 - 8:30 pm The Ripple Effects of Financial Decisions Ages 14+ BCC 3531511-01 7:00 - 8:30 pm Ages 18+ 1 Class This workshop is designed for those looking for options of when and how to take their Social Security, which is one of the most valuable and least understood benefits available to retirees today. This workshop will provide you with much needed information to help you understand the system, coordinate spousal and survivor benefits, minimize taxes, and maximize your personal benefits. Instructor: Tom Shankland. (EB) $18 (N/R $27) Tu 6/6 Th 6/8 PBC 6:30 - 8:30 pm 6:30 - 8:30 pm Playhouse 38 Your ultimate theater experience! 1 Class What are the potential consequences of the financial choices you may be making today? How will they affect your retirement income stream? The advantages and disadvantages of financial decisions such as 401K contributions, early mortgage payoffs, and funding college will be reviewed, analyzed and discussed. We will review strategies to protect your current and future assets. It’s never too early to plan your future. Instructor: Kelley McClure. (EB) $10 (N/R $15) Tu 6/20 Maximizing Social Security Theater Benefits: Turn to page 61 Increased confidence for details! Improved communication Make new friends BCC 3531512-01 321 Stevens Street | Suite P | Geneva Resident Registration Day May 9 95