18 SPRING | JANUARY - MAY 2026 morainevalley.edu Computer Skills Computer Basics I $179 Concepts include basic navigation, desktop, taskbar, file browsing, file management, web basics and fundamentals of word processing using Word. Textbook and USB flash drive required. EC4‑108‑170 Tues/ Thurs, Feb 3‑Feb 19, 9:00am‑12:00pm, 3 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. T952 Computer Basics II $179 Includes instruction in word processing, spreadsheet, PowerPoint and database applications for personal use. Textbook and USB flash drive required. Prerequisite: 50 Plus Computer Basics (EC4-108) or equivalent. EC4‑109‑170 Tues/ Thurs, Mar 17‑Apr 2, 9:00am‑12:00pm, 3 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. T952 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, Mar 19, 1:30pm‑3:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. M201 Keep More of What You Earn with a Budget $30 This class teaches you how to document your expenses within a personalized budget, learn to track with or without personal budgeting software and work together as a family to achieve common financial goals. HB4‑250‑200 Tues, Mar 24, 6:00pm‑8:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. M210 The World of Investments $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. HB4‑252‑170 Thurs, Mar 5, 10:00am‑12:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. M206 Save Money with Extreme Couponing $25 The savings you make by using coupons can add up to hundreds or even thousands of dollars every year. Discover where to find all types of coupons, coupon apps and websites while matching coupons with sales for maximum savings. Webinar login information will be emailed the day before class. HB4‑384‑400 Tues, Mar 17, 4:00pm‑5:00pm, Virtual Understanding Insurance Shopping Auto and Home Insurance $30 This course helps you understand key insurance terms, evaluate policies and shop confidently for auto, home or renters insurance so you can get the coverage you need at a fair price. IM4‑114‑200 Mon, Mar 16, 6:00pm‑8:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. M206 Understanding the Basics of Life Insurance $30 Discover the most common types of life insurance and how they can help you plan for retirement, understanding policy illustrations and evaluating costs to determine what best fits your needs. HB4‑251‑200 Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm‑8:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. M206 Planning for Retirement Retiring: A New Financial Frontier $49 This workshop goes beyond standard retirement planning, teaching the fundamentals of 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, Feb 21, 9:00am‑12:00pm, 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 Wed, Apr 8, 6:00pm‑8:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. M206 Senior Services Navigating Senior Living and Care Services $25 Course examines criteria for Home and Community-Based Waiver Services for seniors age 60+ and the Supportive Living Program as an alternative to nursing home care for low-income seniors and persons with physical disabilities under Medicaid. Information and resources provided at each session. Recommended for ages 30+. EC4‑209‑270 Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am‑2:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. M207 Foreign Language Conversational French I $125 Learn how to ask directions, tell time and order a meal in French while covering money issues and basic grammar. TextBook required. LN4‑205‑200 Mon, Feb 2‑Mar 30, 6:00pm‑8:30pm, 7 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. A131 Conversational French II $125 Review and reinforce your basic knowledge of French while adding to your vocabulary and fluency in conversation. TextBook required. LN4‑206‑200 Mon, Apr 6‑May 18, 6:00pm‑8:30pm, 7 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. A131 Conversational Italian I $125 Review and reinforce your basic knowledge of grammar, words and phrases in Italian for situations involving shopping, cuisine, money and customs. LN4‑260‑592 Tues, Feb 3‑Mar 31, 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, Apr 7‑May 19, 6:30pm‑9:00pm, 7 Weeks, Tinley Park, Rm. 213 Conversational Spanish $145 Learn to use basic vocabulary and conversation while exploring Spanish customs and culture. TextBook required. LN4‑265‑592 Thurs, Feb 5‑Apr 16, 6:30pm‑9:00pm, 10 Weeks, Tinley Park, Rm. 206 Writing Tools Beginner’s Guide to Using FREE ChatGPT for Writers $35 Learn how to incorporate the power of cutting-edge technology like ChatGPT to gain ideas and inspiration, write web content, articles, novels or scripts. This class will show you how to input effective writing prompts to avoid nonsense responses, build creative content and understand ethical/legal considerations. PC4‑102‑400 Thurs, Mar 26, 6:00pm‑8:00pm, Virtual Creative Writing 101: A Beginner’s Guide $35 This class covers fiction and nonfiction writing basics, top creative writing tips, idea generation, style development and publishing processes. Webinar login will be emailed the day before class. WR4‑338‑400 Fri, Mar 3, 4:00pm‑6:00pm, Virtual continuing education YOUTH SPRING AND SUMMER PROGRAMS When school is out, we’re ready to inspire! Join our Spring Break Camp collaboration with FitRec MARCH 23-27 Then, keep the fun going with summer courses in academics, STEM, art and more. Registration opens in March.
