For 52 years, we have offered personal enrichment classes to our community. We’ve taught brides and grooms how to dance so they would be ready for their wedding day. We’ve turned amateur photographers

into pros who can now beautifully capture wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. In short, we’ve been there for you. Despite the challenges we are all facing under the COVID-19 pandemic, we fully

intend to be here for you. Although our lobby will be closed in the beginning of 2021, we still have many options for you. We’ve worked hard to create a new menu to meet your needs!

Spring MenuAPPETIZERS & LITTLE BITES ......................................................................3-4The Experience Take & Make for Kids and Adults

LOCAL FAVORITES .........................................................................................5-8Arts & Crafts • Auto & Boat Safety • Beekeeping • College Readiness • FinanceFitness • Makeup • Photography • Sign Language • Travel • Wedding Planning

À LA CARTE ..........................................................................................................9Piano & Guitar Seminars

PREPARED FOR YOU .................................................................................. 10-11Instructor Led and Self-Paced Courses

New items being added monthly! Check out our website for upcoming courses designed just for you! RockValleyCollege.edu/CommunityEd

To Place Your Orderrr APPETIZERS & LITTLE BITES I LOCAL FAVORITES

Enroll online at RockValleyCollege.edu/CCEOnline or download mail-in form at RockValleyCollege.edu/CERegFormAfter enrolling: Email RVC-CCE@RockValleyCollege.edu with your name, phone number,

class title and email (we need this information to contact you).

Special OrdersAPPETIZERS & LITTLE BITES

Curb-side Pickup: Meet you instructor on the date/time listed with the project, take your supplies home and make your project!

LOCAL FAVORITES [ ZOOM COURSES ]

À LA CARTEEnroll online at RockValleyCollege.edu/ChordsAreKey

PREPARED FOR YOUEnroll online at ED2GO.com/RVC

• MUST HAVE: Computer or tablet with camera and ZOOM app. [ May use a phone with camera and the ZOOM app, but is not recommended for most classes. ]• Download the free ZOOM app at zoom.us/download• After enrolling: Email RVC-CCE@RockValleyCollege.edu with your name, phone number, class title and email [ we need this information to contact you ].

• Watch for an email from your instructor for your scheduled ZOOM/Class Meeting. It will include Meeting ID and password.• Go to ZOOM app and click “Join a Meeting” and enter meeting ID number. Click “Join” when prompted.• There are no refunds for missing a ZOOM meeting.• Check your wifi connections prior to a scheduled class time.

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Kat’s Crafty Corner WIZ-822-RV

(Ages 9-14) We know! Hanging out with your parents all this time is REALLY hard. Join Kat for 10 weeks of fun crafts that you can do all by yourself! Projects include: Slime, Mobile, Flower pot painting, Collages, Popsicle stick craft, Puppets, Weaving, Painting rocks, Recycle art and Watercolor art. KIT CONTAINS: Mostly everything you need to complete the above projects! You will need some common household items to complete projects. They will be listed in your instructions. You will also need a smock/paint shirt and an area where you can make your projects. No refunds 7 days prior to class pick up date.

Kat Heitzman $154Curbside 2/16 T 6:00 pm

STEM Fun: Food Science WIZ-822-RV2

(All ages welcome, but younger participants will need to be escorted by a parent/adult. Some projects may be more difficult to navigate alone.) Ever wonder what kind of science lurks in your refrigerator and kitchen cabinets? Want to know what really makes bread rise? Want to find out the fun ways you can make an egg into a bouncy ball? Using our Food Science kit, you’ll be provided with the necessary equipment to see how yeast creates yummy bread, turn an egg into a colored bouncy ball, make an egg into a silver formation, and more fun food science creations. KIT CONTAINS: Mostly everything you need to complete the above projects! You will need some common household items to complete projects. They will be listed in your instructions. No refunds 7 days prior to class pick up date.

Laura Constant $55Curbside 2/25 Th 6:00 pm

All appetizers include: Detailed instructions developed by your instructor, a digital workshop video created to help you complete your project, tools and materials from artisan suppliers

curated for you. See Special Order instructions on page 2.

EXPERIENCE SOMETHING NEW FOR SPRING!CURBSIDE PICKUP: Bell School Rd. Ctr. Parking Lot, 3350 Bell School Rd.

LITTLE BITESCURBSIDE PICKUP: Bell School Rd. Ctr. Parking Lot, 3350 Bell School Rd.

For more class details go to RockValleyCollege.edu/CommunityEd

Groovy Plant Hanger FUN-800-RV

Have fun while creating a super easy macramé plant hanger! Caution: making these can be addictive! KIT CONTAINS: Macramé cord-(precut), ring and S hook. You will need scissors and a place to hang your S hook. You will need some common household items to complete projects. They will be listed in your instructions. No refunds 7 days prior to class pick up date.

Curbside 2/16 T 6:00 pm Kat Heitzman $39

Lazy Days Waiting for Summer FUN-800-RV2

Remember the lazy days of summer as you paint a relaxing scene using acrylic paints. You can add family, friends, a boat or beach balls, and more! KIT CONTAINS: 16 x 20 canvas, paint and brushes. You will need paper towels, cup of water and palette (a paper plate, piece of foil, or plastic lid).

Curbside 2/26 F 6:00 pm Kat Heitzman $44

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Herbal Skin Salve FUN-800-RV3

Herbal salves are a simple and effective way to benefit from the properties of herbs. Herbal salves are gentle and soothing to the skin, and they help speed the healing process for minor cuts, scrapes and bruises. They can be made with a variety of herbs based on personal needs. Herbal salves make a fun and easy gift idea. KIT CONTAINS: Glass jar, olive oil, dried herbs, cheesecloth, beeswax granules, salve tin and label. SUPPLIES NEEDED AT HOME: Sunny window or a crockpot, small pan, spatula. OPTIONAL ITEMS: Essential oils (Lavender or Tea Tree/Melaleuca).

Curbside 3/24 W 6:00 pm Shannon Redden $46

Weaving a Wall Hanging FUN-800-RV4

Fiber arts is one of the oldest practiced art. Kat will show you how to create your very own small wall hanging using different yarns and buttons. KIT CONTAINS: Cardboard loom, yarn, buttons, craft needle and dowel rod. You will need scissors and a ruler. You will need some common household items to complete projects. They will be listed in your instructions. CURBSIDE PICKUP: March 26 @ 6:00 pm, Bell School Rd. Ctr. Parking Lot, 3350 Bell School Rd.

Curbside 3/26 F 6:00 pm Kat Heitzman $39

Brush Night: Spring! FUN-800-RV5

Sit down, relax and brush away all the stress of the outside world with an acrylic painting experience... Brush Nights with Kat. KIT CONTAINS: Canvas, paint and brushes. You will need paper towels, cup of water and palette (a paper plate, piece of foil, or plastic lid). You will need some common household items to complete projects. They will be listed in your instructions. CURBSIDE PICKUP: March 26 @ 6:00 pm, Bell School Rd. Ctr. Parking Lot, 3350 Bell School Rd.

Curbside 3/26 F 6:00 pm Kat Heitzman $44

Herbal Vinegars FUN-800-RV6

Herbal vinegars are an easy and fun way to incorporate different flavors and medicinal properties into your meals. Herbal vinegars allow us to infuse our favorite herbs into everyday meals, salad dressings and marinades in a quick and tasty way. They are great to have on hand as pantry staples and they make great gifts. KIT CONTAINS: Glass jar, dried herbs, apple cider vinegar, cheesecloth, decorative bottle and label. You will need some common household items to complete projects. They will be listed in your instructions. CURBSIDE PICKUP: April 7 @ 6:00 pm, Bell School Rd. Ctr. Parking Lot, 3350 Bell School Rd.

Curbside 4/7 W 6:00 pm Shannon Redden $44

Print Block Making FUN-800-RV7

Block printing involves carving the desired pattern onto a large block, covering that design in ink or dye, and stamping it onto paper and textiles. Be inspired by the artist’s passion for relief printmaking and create your own printed art. KIT CONTAINS: Tea towel, sponge, ink tube, and ready to use stamp. You will need some common household items to complete projects. They will be listed in your instructions. CURBSIDE PICKUP: April 21 @ 6:00 pm, Bell School Rd. Ctr. Parking Lot, 3350 Bell School Rd.

Curbside 4/21 W 6:00 pm Mindy Schumacher $44

NEED TO CANCEL? Just let us know 7 days prior to 1st class – call (815) 921-3900 or email RVC-CCE@RockValleyCollege.edu

AppetizersCURBSIDE PICKUP: Bell School Rd. Ctr. Parking Lot, 3350 Bell School Rd.

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Acrylic Basics ART-809-OL

1ST CLASS: material list and setting up your work area for online. REMAINING CLASSES: Getting you started on a painting journey!

2/15-3/1 M 7:00-8:30 pm 3 Courses $57

Acrylic Painting SeriesDesigned for Beginners! 1ST CLASS: Material list, demonstration, Q&A. Then we begin! PREREQUISITE: Acrylic Basics or Equivalent.

BARNS ART-809-OL23/8-3/15 M 6:30-8:30 pm 2 Courses $52

WINTER SCENE ART-809-OL33/22-3/29 M 6:30-8:30 pm 2 Courses $52

Alcohol Ink: Basics ART-809-OL14

Explore materials needed and techniques that will get your creativity energized.

2/24 W 7:00-8:30 pm 1 Course $45

Alcohol Ink: Spring Florals ART-809-OL15

Expand on the techniques learned and follow along with exciting demonstrations. PREREQUISITE: Alcohol Ink: Basics.

3/17 W 7:00-8:30 pm 1 Course $45

Pastel Basics ART-809-OL9

1ST CLASS: material list and setting up your work area for online. REMAINING CLASSES: Getting you started on your painting journey!

2/18-3/4 Th 7:00-8:00 pm 3 Courses $57

Pastel Series Demonstration and instruction personalized for you! PREREQUISITE: Pastel Basics.

POPPIES ART-809-OL113/18 Th 6:30-8:30 pm 1 Course $45

WINTER LANDSCAPE ART-809-OL103/11 Th 6:30-8:30 pm 1 Course $45

Beginning Watercolor: Level I ART-809-BLL3

This is the place to start! For students with little/no experience in watercolor, or those needing a refresher course before moving on to more advanced watercolor classes. Learn to play with and handle watercolor, practice basic techniques, and work on elements for landscape paintings. First class will require, at minimum, basic watercolors, brushes and watercolor paper (most exercises will be on paper approximately 7-1/2”x11”). Contact instructor for specific materials list prior to first class at tclinden@yahoo.com. NO CLASS 3/8.

2/15-5/10 M 6:00-8:00 pm 12 Courses $165

Watercolor for Landscapes: Level II ART-809-BLL

For those who have completed the Beginning Watercolor class. Build upon exercises learned in the Beginners class to learn more about depicting elements of the landscape. Each week will feature a different element of the landscape which we will then incorporate into a painting. We will also introduce and discuss design elements and concepts to expand your knowledge of creating art. BRING: Painting supplies and a few small sheets (7”x11”) of watercolor paper to first class. PREREQUISITE: Beginning Watercolor. Questions? Contact instructor at tclinden@yahoo.com. NO CLASS 3/11, 4/1.

2/18-5/13 Th 6:00-8:00 pm 11 Courses $149

Advanced Watercolor ART-809-BLL2

We will utilize landscape and still life motifs to discuss and apply design implications to improve your watercolor paintings. PREREQUISITE: Beginning Watercolor l and Watercolor for Landscapes II. NO CLASS 3/10.

2/17-5/12 W 6:00-8:00 pm 12 Courses $165

Local FavoritesART WORKSHOPS WITH SALLY ROLDAN WATERCOLOR WITH TOM LINDEN

SEE ZOOM & ENROLLMENT INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 2 • Questions? Call (815) 921-3900

Community Education courses that you love!Your favorite Community Education chefs meeting with you in the comfort of your own home.

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Beekeeping 101 TRV-800-MCC

The demand for bees for pollination is up, so there’s no better time to learn about bees and beekeeping. We’ll cover bee biology, modern beekeeping techniques, construction of hives, and how to acquire bees. Keep bees for the fun of it, as a sideline job, or to help your garden and orchard.

Larry Krengel $592/3-2/24 W 7:00-9:30 pm 4 Courses

Seven Ways to Raise a Queen TRV-800-MCC2

The number of small-scale beekeepers is increasing, and the demand for locally raised queen bees is growing. Purchased queens are often raised in areas of Africanized honeybees or come from migratory bee operations where dangerous viruses are exchanged. Gain information and seven simple methods of raising healthy honeybee queens. With a few insights and a small amount of equipment, the backyard beekeeper can raise locally adapted queens from bee stock with a great record of winter survival, good temperament, and excellent honey production.

Larry Krengel $253/3 W 7:00-9:30 pm 1 Course

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SEWING WITH MARY FOREMAN

Become able to sew simple garments, read and follow a pattern guide. Learn easy ways to hem, put in zippers, sleeves and much more. 1ST CLASS: We will travel to a local fabric store to purchase supplies. BRING: Your sewing machine.

(Ages 8-Adult) CAH-806-BLL2/13-5/1 Sa 9:00-11:30 am 10 Courses $169NO CLASS 3/13, 4/3

(Adult Only) CAH-806-BLL22/16-4/27 T 6:00-8:30 pm 10 Courses $169NO CLASS 3/9

CRAZY QUILTING WITH DEB FUNCK

Create memories while learning to quilt! This is not your ordinary quilting class. We will NOT be tackling Lone Star, Log Cabin or the Celtic Square. Instead we will be upcycling clothing, top sheets, or scrap fabric. We’ll save the environment, build your confidence, and keep your sewing machine from another layer of dust! BRING: Your sewing machine, seam ripper, quality scissors, quilting straight pins, thread and batting. (Prefer Warm & Natural batting in baby/throw/twin size). Don’t forget your fabric (scraps, recycled, top sheets, jeans, joggers, etc)! NO CLASS 3/13, 4/3.

(Ages 12-Adult) CAH-806-BLL3 2/13-4/10 Sa 12:30-3:00 pm 7 Courses $125

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AUTO & BOAT SAFETY

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Defensive Driving 101: Online EDV-800-OL

(HS-Adult) Road rage, fatigued driving, impaired driving. Sound familiar? Find out more about the conditions that affect your driving and learn to become a better, safer driver overall. In this online course, you will learn about distracted driving, preventing collisions, safety features on newer vehicles, and how to be a safer driver. Even if you’ve been driving for decades, you’ll learn something new! After registering, email RVC-CCE@RockValleyCollege.edu for course instructions.

RVC Traffic Safety $75

Illinois Boating Safety HAR-800-RV

(Ages 12-Adult) Learn safe boating for you and your family. This course satisfies Illinois’ (and most other states) requirement for a boating education course for children and adults to legally operate a motor boat. Completion usually qualifies you for a substantial insurance discount. Developed by the United States Power Squadrons (America’s Boating Club), this nationally recognized public boating course includes in-depth instruction on safe and legal operation, boat handling, regulations, trailering, water sports, and more. Exam on regulations, etc. offered the week of April 12, 2021. REQUIRED: $46 book/supply fee payable to instructor. NO CLASS 3/8.

Rockford Sail & Power Squadron $593/1-5/10 M 7:00-9:00 pm 10 Courses

NEED TO CANCEL? Just let us know 7 days prior to 1st class – call (815) 921-3900 or email RVC-CCE@RockValleyCollege.edu

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Tai Chi for BeginnersSit or stand to relax stress and tension. Improve memory and balance. Warm up with Therapeutic Chi Kung, breathing, hand positions, stances, slow movements and 5 Elements Tai Chi.

2/8-4/3 FIT-812-BLL $70Choose to attend 1,2, or all courses M 10:50-11:50 am Th 6:40-7:40 pm Sa 8:00-9:00 am

Tai Chi Forms & SkillsWarm up with Therapeutic Chi Kung. Drills and routines that may include, Chen, Sun, Yang, Fan and Sword. PREREQUISITE: Tai Chi for Beginners or instructor approval.

2/8-4/3 FIT-812-BLL4 $70Choose to attend 1,2, or all courses M 9:40-10:40 am Th 5:30-6:30 pm Sa 9:10-10:10 am

Kung Fu FitnessLearn and transform practical fighting into internal strength, how self-defense skills are based on Chinese Philosophy. Training includes: practical Northern Shao-Lin Skills, applications, 2 person drills and short weapons. OPTIONAL: Purchase textbook from instructor ($12).

2/11-4/3 FIT-812-BLL8 $40 Choose to attend 1 or all courses Th 4:20-5:20 pm Sa 10:30-11:30 am

Chi KungSeated or standing, learn relaxing, slow movements, breathing and stretching to improve your balance, comfort, coordination, mental calm and encourage your best health and fitness.

2/8-3/29 FIT-812-BLL9 $40M Noon-1:00 pm 8 Courses

FITNESSTAI CHI • KUNG FU • CHI KUNG WITH SUE MICHAELSEN

SEE ZOOM & ENROLLMENT INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 2 • Questions? Call (815) 921-3900

Local FavoritesCOLLEGE READINESS FINANCE

Math Refresher & Prep COL-800-RV

(Ages 11-15) Reinforces main concepts from 8th grade mathematics including: analyze proportional relationships and solving real world/mathematical problems; apply and extend previous understanding of fractions to add, subtract, multiply and divide rational numbers; use properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions; use numerical and algebraic expressions and equations; draw, construct, and describe geometrical figures and relationships between them; applications in angle measure, area, surface area, and volume; random sampling to draw inferences about a population; draw informal comparative inferences about two populations; investigate chance processes and develop, use, and evaluate statistics and probability models. INCLUDES: Homework assignments and final test. BRING: Pencils, erasers, red pen, calculator, geometry set, graph paper, ruler and notebook. PREREQUISITE: 7th grade math or instructor permission. PURCHASE: Text at RVC Bookstore. NO CLASS 3/13, 4/3.

Bilal Khairi $2692/20-5/22 Sa 10:00 am-Noon 12 Courses

Women & Investing FIN-802-RV16

(For Women) Understand and feel confident about investing. Women invest differently than men and studies show that women investors have a greater success. But far fewer women invest than men. You will have a greater understanding of the investing world, types of investments, personal needs and strategies for investing, and will approach investing with CONFIDENCE! NO CLASS 3/9.

Erna Colborn $792/16-3/16 T 6:30-8:00 pm 4 Courses

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MAKEUPShake Up Your Makeup SEA-800-OL

Grab your makeup bag, brushes and a mirror! Join us to shake things up with basic techniques to enhance your natural beauty. Follow along or watch as we cover eye, eyebrow, cheek, contouring and highlighting application. Fun videos and demonstrations from the comfort of your own home. INCLUDES: 3 themed workshops. No refunds 7 days prior to first workshop.

Debbie Larson $473/17-3/31 W 6:30-7:30 pm 3 Courses

Basic Digital Photography PHO-800-RV

Are you only using $100 of features on your $500 camera? This action-packed class will show you how to use your camera controls once and for all! We cover the basics of digital photography and we make it simple! You will learn the elements of exposure control, white balance and composition to strengthen your photographic foundation. You also learn about photographing people, close-ups, action and low-light photography. We will also discuss ways of sharing images and storing your photos. BRING: Your camera. NO CLASS 3/8.

Adventure Safari Network $1093/1-3/22 M 6:00-8:30 pm 3 Courses

Photoshop Elements PHO-800-BLL

You can’t imagine how much better your images will look with just a little optimization using Adobe Photoshop Elements. This program is designed for photographers, image editors and hobbyists, and we provide entry level instruction to make it easy to use the program efficiently. The software contains most of the features of the professional version but with fewer and simpler options. You will learn to edit, organize and share images. This ‘hands-on’ class is designed to get you productive from the first class. NO CLASS 3/31.

Adventure Safari Network $1093/18-4/1 W 6:00-8:30 pm 3 Courses

Beginning Sign Language LAN-800-BLL

(HS-Adult) This introductory class is designed to help you develop a basic sign vocabulary. We’ll work on expressive/receptive finger spelling and learn many useful signs. PURCHASE: Text at RVC Bookstore. NO CLASS 3/11, 4/1.

Lori Cazel $1392/18-5/6 Th 6:00-8:00 pm 10 Courses

Travel Free & Safely!We’re ready to get back to our travels! Gina Henry has lived the travel life for 30 years, taking 10 free vacations a year. She’ll share the secrets to 200+ ways to travel free, earn free airline tickets, hotel nights, tours and more–in the USA and worldwide! Near retirement, changing careers, student, or like the idea of making additional income to support your travel dream? This is for you! BONUS MATERIAL: When it is safe to go on a trip, where can we go, how do we stay safe, and how do we make our travel free? INCLUDES: 1 copy of Gina’s 100-page eBook How to Travel Free & Safely (retail $39.95). Prefer a hard copy–contact Gina at ginatravel@me.com (additional fees apply).

3/15 M 6:00-9:00 pm Gina HenrySingle Rate $59 TRV-800-OLCouples Rate $75 TRV-800-OL2

Your Alaska Bucket List Trip TRV-800-OL3

Alaska has some of the most stunning scenery and wildlife in the world and our itinerary gives you the ultimate access into the splendor. Whales, glaciers, puffins, Denali, the Alaska Railroad and flight-seeing through the stunning Alaskan Range… this trip has it all! Gary will share details of this exciting once in a lifetime trip! Additional highlights include Kenai Fjords National Park, world-class bear viewing, and the stunning scenery of Denali National Park. Optional halibut fishing excursion for the best halibut fishing on the planet.

Adventure Safari Network $193/24 W 6:00-7:30 pm 1 Course

Your Africa Bucket List Trip TRV-800-OL4

South Africa Safari: The historical significance of South Africa is only overshadowed by the natural beauty and wilderness of Kruger National Park. Africa is one of the last places on earth to come eye-to-eye with some of the most majestic animals on the planet. Kenya and Tanzania Safari: If the Great Migration is on your list, don’t miss this discussion! Mt. Kilmanjaro is the backdrop of the Kenya expedition, and we will travel on to Tanzania and Serengeti National Park for the Great Migration. Gary will share details of these exciting once in a lifetime trips!

Adventure Safari Network $193/25 Th 6:00-7:30 pm 1 Course

Wedding Planning Boot Camp SEA-800-OL2

This course will assist you in planning the wedding of your dreams! You will receive support from a certified wedding planner along with emailed information to ask vendors. Your wedding planning will be a fun and exciting time in your life! Virtual wedding planning is a great way to plan your wedding from the safety of your home.

Terri Popp $692/22-2/23 MT 6:30-8:30 pm 2 Courses

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SIGN LANGUAGE

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NEED TO CANCEL? Just let us know 7 days prior to 1st class – call (815) 921-3900 or email RVC-CCE@RockValleyCollege.edu

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Chords are Key: Piano Online Seminar $59

Some music teachers may not want you to know this, but you don’t need years of weekly lessons to learn piano. In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. How do we do it? While regular piano teachers teach note reading, piano professionals use chords. And you can learn all the chords you’ll need to play any simple song in this one session. A piano or keyboard with standard size keys is needed for home preparation of assignments. FEE INCLUDES: Online book and online videos. Also, an optional weekly group question and answer session will be available using ZOOM.

Chords are Key:Playing Piano by Ear Online Seminar $59

Learn one of music’s deepest mysteries: how to play songs without relying on music. A very practical presentation of music theory that includes predicting chord progressions, learning from recordings, and transposing-all expressed in everyday language. This is an ideal follow-up to the Chords are Key: Piano Online Seminar class and is open to anyone who has a basic understanding of chords on any instrument. Expand your musical horizons, and free yourself from sheet-music dependence. RECOMMENDED: Prior experience with chords. A piano or keyboard with standard size keys is needed for home preparation of assignments. FEE INCLUDES: Online book and online videos. Also, an optional weekly group question and answer session will be available using ZOOM.

Piano Discount Super Course $108

Take BOTH piano classes: Chords are Key: Piano Online Seminar AND Chords are Key: Playing Piano by Ear for a discounted price.

Chords are Key:Intermediate Piano Lessons $10/month

These online lessons are designed to take you a step further after you have taken the Chords are Key for Piano Seminar and also completed the follow-up material that goes along with that course. Congratulations on your success so far and welcome to an even more advanced level of playing the piano! A piano or keyboard with standard size keys is needed for home preparation of assignments.

Chords are Key:Guitar Online Seminar $59

(For Ages 13+) Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. REQUIRED: You will need an acoustic or electric guitar to take the class. FEE INCLUDES: Online book and online videos. Also, an optional weekly group question and answer session will be available using ZOOM.

À La Carte“Chords are Key” offers crash courses in learning to play piano and guitar.

Thousands of students have attended these classes at colleges from coast to coast. Now these quality classes are available online!

ORDER NOW! ROCKVALLEYCOLLEGE.EDU/CHORDSAREKEY

ENROLLMENT INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 2 • For more class details go to RockValleyCollege.edu/CommunityEd

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Drawing for the Absolute Beginner ILC

Gain a solid foundation in drawing and become the artist you’ve always dreamed you could be!

Introduction to Digital Scrapbooking ILC & SPT

How to make the most of your scrapbooking talents and artistic ideas when you combine digital and traditional scrapbooking techniques.

Mastering Digital Photography: Photographing People ILC & SPT Take beautiful pictures of adults, children, and babies.

Photographing Nature with Your Digital Camera ILC & SPT

Use your digital camera to take stunning nature photos, including landscapes, flowers, animals, and even macro shots.

Secrets of Better Photography ILC & SPT Take better pictures by understanding your camera and how to use it in a variety of situations.

Travel Photography for the Digital Photographer ILC & SPT

Tricks and techniques digital photographers need to capture scenes from around the world and bring them home.

Luscious, Low-Fat, Lightning-Quick Meals ILC & SPT

Join a registered dietitian and discover how easy it can be to prepare meals that are both delicious and nutritious!

Introduction to Journaling ILC & SPT

Journaling can help you learn more about yourself, explore your dreams, values, and beliefs, improve your health, survive unwanted change, succeed in your career, and express your creativity.

Healthy Living Suite ILC

Establish a healthy approach to successful weight loss and weight maintenance for a lifetime. You’ll learn how to save money and prepare home-cooked meals that are fast, easy, and delicious, and how to grow nutritious fruit and vegetables that can be used in your meals.

Introduction to Guitar ILCMaster basic guitar skills and become the musician you’ve always wanted to be.

Keys to Effective Communication ILC & SPT

Lost for words? Don’t be! Learn to build rapport, trust, warmth, and respect through conversation.

Beginning Conversational French ILC & SPT

Discover how easy it can be to learn common words and phrases for both leisure and business.

Get Assertive! ILC & SPT

Find out how you can stop others from intimidating you or treating you poorly.

Homeschool With Success ILC & SPT

Homeschool your children in a way that ensures they get what they need both academically and socially.

Helping Elderly Parents ILC

Be prepared to handle the challenges you and your parents will face in the coming years, while learning to cherish the transition.

ILC: Instructor-Led Courses Monthly Courses

SPT: Self-Paced Tutorials

Start today and study on your own schedule

Two ways to learn! In our instructor-led courses, you study and interface with a cohort over a six-week schedule. Courses start monthly with twice-weekly lesson plans. For the independent learner, our self-paced tutorials

provide access to all lessons immediately with you with three months to complete.

INSTRUCTOR LED AND SELF-PACED COURSESORDER NOW! ED2GO.COM/RVC

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NEED TO CANCEL? Just let us know 7 days prior to 1st class – call (815) 921-3900 or email RVC-CCE@RockValleyCollege.edu

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Healthy Relationships Suite ILC

The keys to success in marriage and relationships targets how to build a solid foundation for your relationship. Interpersonal communication will show you how to manage the conscious and unconscious codes we send to each other, and how to respond. You will learn individual excellence which develops career-enhancing skills, creative abilities, confidence and personal organization.

Personal Finance ILC & SPT

Protect your assets and discover how best to achieve all your financial goals.

Where Does All My Money Go? ILC

Get control of your money once and for all.

Stocks, Bonds, and Investing: Oh, My! ILC & SPT

Make wise investment decisions so that you have enough money to live comfortably through your retirement.

Introduction to Stock Options ILC & SPT

Stock options can protect your portfolio and help you profit in any type of market.

Real Estate Investing ILC & SPT

Build and protect your wealth by investing in real estate.

Beginning Writer’s Workshop ILC

If you have a story that needs to be written, an online writing workshop is a great place to start. This course will help improve your writing skills and discover new ways to stretch your creative muscles.

Creative Writing Value Suite ILC

Spark your creativity and start writing with this online writing course bundle. You will learn the mechanics of writing and editing, and have your story workshopped by peers.

Explore Fiction Writing Genres Suite ILC

Write different fiction genres in this comprehensive course bundle. Explore Fiction Writing covers fantasy, romance, mystery, and screenwriting to teach you the craft and technique used by success writers. By the time you finish, you will be ready to write, edit, and submit your work for publication.

Explore Non-Fiction Writing Suite ILC

This suite of courses explores non-fiction writing. You will learn how to write, edit, and publish non-fiction across popular genres and mediums. You will also learn best practices for pitching and submitting your work in today’s publishing landscape.

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Mystery Writing ........................................................ ILC

Romance Writing ..................................................... ILC

Travel Writing ............................................................ ILC

Write Your Life Story ................................... ILC & SPT

Writing for Children ............................................... ILC

Writing the Fantasy Novel ......................... ILC & SPT

Writing Young Adult Fiction ............................... ILC

Writing Fiction Series ............................................ ILC

Write and Publish Your Nonfiction Book ................................... ILC & SPT

Write Fiction Like a Pro (Self-Paced Tutorial) ............................................. SPC

How to Make Money From Your Writing ......................................... ILC & SPT

Introduction to Internet Writing Markets .............................................. ILC & SPT

Introduction to Screenwriting ................. ILC & SPT

Publish and Sell Your E-Books ............................ ILC

The Craft of Magazine Writing .............. ILC & SPT

The Keys to Effective Editing ................... ILC & SPT

Write Effective Web Content ............................ ILC

ILC: Instructor-Led Courses Monthly Courses

SPT: Self-Paced TutorialsStart today and study on your own schedule

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