MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Palos Hills | Blue Island | Tinley Park 21 Fashion and Sewing Sewing/Tailoring & Pattern Making $221 With experience from Giorgio Armani to Polo Ralph Lauren, designer Eric W Stiles Sr. provides European and domestic designer skills and techniques. Register for both courses in one term to obtain the optimal sewing experience. No sewing or pattern- making experience required. Materials list provided prior to first class. Must bring your sewing machine and navy blue all-purpose thread to class. CR4-268-170 Thurs, Sep 10-Oct 8,10:00am-12:30pm, 5 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. M202 CR4-268-171 Thurs, Oct 22-Nov 19,10:00am-12:30pm, 5 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. M202 CR4-268-200 Thurs, Sep 10-Oct 8, 6:00pm-8:30pm, 5 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. M202 CR4-268-201 Thurs, Oct 22-Nov 19, 6:00pm-8:30pm, 5 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. M202 Foreign Language Conversational French I $125 Learn how to ask directions, tell time and order a meal. Covers money issues and basic grammar. Textbook required. LN4-205-200 Mon, Sep 14-Oct 26, 6:00pm-8:30pm, 7 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. A131 Conversational French II $107 Review and reinforce your basic knowledge of French while adding to your vocabulary and fluency in conversation. Textbook required. LN4-206-200 Mon, Nov 9-Dec 14, 6:00pm-8:30pm, 6 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. A131 Conversational Italian I $125 Covers words and phrases for travelers including basic grammar, shopping, cuisine, money and customs. Review and reinforce your basic knowledge of Italian while adding to your vocabulary and fluency in conversation. LN4-260-592 Tues, Sep 8-Oct 20, 6:30pm-9:00pm, 7 Weeks, Tinley Park, Rm. 213 Conversational Italian II $125 Review and reinforce your basic knowledge of Italian while adding to your vocabulary and fluency in conversation. LN4-261-592 Tues, Oct 27-Dec 15, 6:30pm-9:00pm, 7 Weeks, Tinley Park, Rm. 213 Conversational Spanish $145 Learn to use basic vocabulary and conversation. Spanish customs and culture are explored. Textbook required. LN4-265-592 Thurs, Sep 10-Nov 12, 6:30pm-9:00pm, 10 Weeks, Tinley Park, Rm. 111 Computer Skills NEW Technology Made Simple $115 Build confidence with everyday technology to make digital skills feel approachable and practical. Learn how to navigate devices, use essential apps, stay safe online and communicate more effectively in today’s digital world. No prior experience needed. PC4-035-200 Thurs, Sep 17-Oct 8, 6:00pm-8:00pm, 4 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. M201 Finance and Investments Cutting Taxes on IRA Withdrawals $25 This program is for investors age 60+ who have money in any type of retirement plan and want to pay less to the IRS. EC4-386-170 Thurs, Oct 15, 1:30pm-3:00pm, 1 Day, Palos Hills, Rm. M201 Investing 101 $30 Get introduced to the vast world of investing and unravel its inner workings. Explore common types of investments and accounts and discover your best investment options. HB4-252-200 Thurs, Sep 24, 6:00pm-8:00pm, 1 Day, Palos Hills, Rm. M206 NEW Investing After 55 and Beyond $30 Rethink your investment strategy for your later stage in life. Tax laws, retirement needs and market conditions change over time — your portfolio should too. Learn how to reduce risk, protect wealth and make smart adjustments to support your financial goals. HB4-254-170 Wed, Sep 30, 10:00am-12:00pm, 1 Day, Palos Hills, Rm. M206 Budget Basics Keep More of What You Earn With a Budget $30 Learn the importance of identifying cash flow within a flexible and personalized budget. Document your expenses, learn to track with or without personal budgeting software and work together as a family to achieve common financial goals. Take control of your money and avoid letting your money take control of you! HB4-250-200 Mon, Nov 16, 6:00pm-8:00pm, 1 Day, Palos Hills, Rm. M206 Save Money With Extreme Couponing $25 Coupons are not just for groceries; the savings you make can add up to hundreds or even thousands of dollars every year. This workshop will teach you where to find all coupon types, apps and websites while matching coupons with sales for maximum savings. Webinar login information will be emailed the day before class. HB4-384-400 Mon, Oct 26, 5:00pm-6:00pm, 1 Day, Virtual Understanding Insurance Shopping Auto and Home Insurance $30 Are you getting the best possible value from an insurance company? Become a savvy shopper while learning how to better understand your policy and put yourself in the driver’s seat for auto, home or renter’s quotes. IM4-114-270 Sat, Dec 12, 10:00am-12:00pm, 1 Day, Palos Hills, Rm. M204 Planning for Retirement NEW Medicare Annual Enrollment FREE This course helps attendees understand what’s changing in Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans. Learn how shifts in Part B premiums, deductibles and Part D cost thresholds may affect what you pay in 2027. Walk away with clear steps to make sure your doctors, prescriptions and budget are still working in your favor before the December 7 deadline. EC4-216-170 Tues, Oct 20, 10:00am-11:30am, 1 Day, Palos Hills, Rm. M206 NEW Turning 65- Medicare Enrollment Guide FREE Learn how and when to enroll in Medicare, understand the key differences between Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage plans, familiarize yourself with prescription coverage (Part D), and find out how employer insurance works once you reach 65 from licensed local educator Anthony Perrino. EC4-215-200 Thurs, Oct 8, 6:00pm-7:00pm, 1 Day, Palos Hills, Rm. M210 EC4-215-582 Tues, Oct 6, 6:00pm-7:00pm, 1 Day, Blue Island, Rm. 125 Retiring: a New Financial Frontier $49 Are you concerned about making good decisions as you plan to retire? This workshop covers Social Security, Medicare and Estate Planning to help you ensure success and peace of mind in this exciting new act of your life. EC4-170-270 Sat, Oct 3, 9:00am-12:00pm, 1 Day, Palos Hills, Rm. M206 Fundamentals of Retirement $30 This course blends financial education with life planning to help build your wealth, align your money with your values and achieve your retirement goals. Topics include tax brackets, Roth and pre-tax investments, and how to minimize your tax bite. IM4-168-200 Thurs, Oct 22, 6:00pm-8:00pm, 1 Day, Palos Hills, Rm. M210 Writing Tools Beginner’s Guide to Using FREE ChatGPT for Writers $35 Learn how to incorporate the power of cutting-edge technology to gain ideas and inspiration behind web content, articles, novels and scripts. This class will show you how to input effective writing prompts to avoid nonsense responses, build creative content and understand ethical/legal considerations using ChatGPT. PC4-102-400 Thurs, Oct 29, 4:00pm-6:00pm, 1 Day, Virtual CPR/AED Training Heartsaver CPR/AED Course $89 The Heartsaver CPR/AED course teaches CPR, AED use, relief of choking in adults and children, and infant CPR and relief of choking, as well as use of barrier devices for all ages. Designed for the general public or anyone with limited or no medical training. Healthcare professionals are required to take a different course. CPR card is included. No book required. AH4-042-270 Sat, Oct 17, 8:00am-1:00pm, 1 Day, Palos Hills, Rm. M208 SHIBORI DYE WORKSHOP Learn the art of shibori, a traditional Japanese dyeing technique, to create vibrant hand-dyed tea towels with beautiful one-of-a-kind patterns.
