This workshop offers an opportunity to explore different techniques and forms of art, such as brush painting, pen and ink, watercolor, and drawing. All levels of experience and expertise are welcome. Participants will bring their own supplies and materials and will work independently. While class facilitators and participants can offer encouragement, ideas and suggestions to each other, this will NOT be an instructional class.
Coordinators: Basilio King, Christopher Melby and Alfredo Rodriguez
Interested in competing with your ICLRU friends in this class to satisfy the ace in you? Join us in playing Quiddler, Rummikub, Ticket to Ride and other games. Join us in our fun and games. It’s always great to learn a new game.
This four-week study group, on Zoom Tuesday and in the classroom Thursday, begins January 7 and ends January 30. We are presenting “best of the best,” four of our most popular documentaries from previous sessions. The featured categories are comedy, entrepreneurship, adventure, and Broadway musicals, a veritable smorgasbord of entertainment.
There's more to colors than just aesthetics. There's an actual science behind how colors work on your eyes and your brain. And the secrets that scientists are uncovering offer astounding revelations on how colors influence the way you think, feel, and behave—often without your conscious awareness.
Perhaps the most well-known, and certainly one of the most beloved, Puccini's La Bohe?me remains one of the most performed operas worldwide. Beautiful love story, memorable music, rich setting, themes of friendship, enlightenment and “good” versus “evil”, well-developed plot, and relatable story make La Bohe?me a timeless classic. This one-week class will explore these topics as well as musical highlights, historical and cultural events of 1830s Paris, and the background of Puccini, and his librettists.
This study group will discuss some of the most significant cases from the Supreme Court's last term, including presidential immunity and cases limiting the power of governmental agencies.
Participate in interactive, stimulating, informative and controversial discussions of domestic and international current events. We’ll discuss State and Federal politics, important Supreme Court decisions and events that touch on all of us. Your participation will make for exciting and fascinating sessions. All Democrats, Republicans and Independents are welcome!
What became of Aaron Burr after his famous duel with Alexander Hamilton? This smooth-talker, who had a knack for separating people from their money, headed to the western territories. There he engaged in intrigue, international double-dealing and what many historians regard as attempted insurrection and treason. Or — was our “Falling Founding Father” innocent of all wrong-doing? Joyce Haworth will shed light on the duplicitous Burr and the shifting loyalties on the American frontier.
One Stroke acrylic painting technique continues. A $5 supply fee will be collected at the first session. NOTE: This study group is only available to those who have previously participated in 5 or more classes.
We’ve all learned about the ancient civilizations of the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. But, what about those in our own backyard --- those of Mesoamerica and the Central Andes? For 3000 years before the Spanish conquest, indigenous societies flourished in these regions. In spite of having no contact with other ancient civilizations, they developed very complex societies with well-planned cities and amazing architecture, skilled craftsmanship, and many technological advancements. Join me as we explore the remarkable accomplishments of these fascinating peoples.
This study group is for people who already know how to play bridge. Join us if you would like to meet other ICL members who play and want to have more opportunities to play the game. We welcome those who have recently learned the game as well as intermediate and advanced players. We will be playing for FUN, not cutthroat! Hopefully we can all learn from one another. NOTE: This is an ongoing study group, but new participants are always welcome.
This four-week study group, on Zoom Tuesday and in the classroom Thursday, begins January 7 and ends January 30. We are presenting “best of the best,” four of our most popular documentaries from previous sessions. The featured categories are comedy, entrepreneurship, adventure, and Broadway musicals, a veritable smorgasbord of entertainment.
Session 1: Diabetes and Management will provide a general overview of how our body is affected by diabetes along with related topics, i.e., general signs/symptoms of diabetes, lab values and frequency of screening, medications that people tend to take for diabetes and how it works mechanistically in our body, counseling points and common reactions to the medications, directions on how to measure blood glucose, directions on how to inject insulin, directions on how to use different diabetes injectables (Ozempic, Monjaro, Victoza, Bydureon, and more).
Session 2: Over the Counter Medications, Preventative Care, and Immunizations We will be discussing over the counter treatments for common issues which include pain, colds, cough, heartburn, and more. We will also be discussing examples of preventative care, the importance of preventative care, and immunizations that are recommended at specific ages.
Coordinators: Beth Lloyd – Jan 23 and Ruth Sellers – Jan 30
With the help of Professor Robert Greenberg, we will explore the life and music of Brahms. He is considered one of the most important composers in classical music history and is often named as one of the "Three B's" of classical music, along with Bach and Beethoven. Brahms's work was vital in the creation of modern music, and he is known for his ability to combine the Classical and Romantic eras in his compositions.
If you have or are thinking about creating a family tree, you probably know about using DNA as part that process. We will start by discussing how genetics can help find relatives and cover reasons for not using this technology. This part of the talk will include matters of privacy. However, I can help you decide whether you even want to use DNA in your research.
If you opt to make genetics part of your family story, then I will cover what to expect and how to use it. I will share some of my finds and hope you will share your questions, successes, and brick walls. These talks are for novices and intermediate level genealogists. You do not need a family tree, an online account, or DNA test.
Josee is an enrolled member of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation (Three Affiliated Tribes) of North Dakota, and also represents the Omaha Nation of Nebraska and Wiikwemkoong First Nation from Ontario, Canada. She grew up in the greater Chicago American Indian Community, learning her culture and traditional values. She has worked as an independent artist, and her background is in Cultural Education. She has been with the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian since December 2019.
Indigenous people have always lived in this area since time immemorial and were vital to the formation of Chicagoland as we know it. Join Josee Starr (Arikara, Omaha, Odawa) to learn about the Indigenous tribes, leaders, and cultures that influenced not only Chicago's founding, but also make up the
thriving Native American community today.
This workshop offers an opportunity to explore different techniques and forms of art, such as brush painting, pen and ink, watercolor, and drawing. All levels of experience and expertise are welcome. Participants will bring their own supplies and materials and will work independently. While class facilitators and participants can offer encouragement, ideas and suggestions to each other, this will NOT be an instructional class.
Coordinators: Basilio King, Christopher Melby and Alfredo Rodriguez
Interested in competing with your ICLRU friends in this class to satisfy the ace in you? Join us in playing Quiddler, Rummikub, Ticket to Ride and other games. Join us in our fun and games. It’s always great to learn a new game.
There's more to colors than just aesthetics. There's an actual science behind how colors work on your eyes and your brain. And the secrets that scientists are uncovering offer astounding revelations on how colors influence the way you think, feel, and behave—often without your conscious awareness.
This study group will discuss some of the most significant cases from the Supreme Court's last term, including presidential immunity and cases limiting the power of governmental agencies.
One Stroke acrylic painting technique continues. A $5 supply fee will be collected at the first session. NOTE: This study group is only available to those who have previously participated in 5 or more classes.
Our world has changed drastically and rapidly due to advances in technology. Unfortunately, criminals have adapted and use the changes to the detriment of the rest of us. Unless we change the way we conduct our lives, many things we’ve done previously can put us at risk of monetary and security loss. This class will explore these vulnerabilities and suggest ways to mitigate them.
We’ve all learned about the ancient civilizations of the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. But, what about those in our own backyard --- those of Mesoamerica and the Central Andes? For 3000 years before the Spanish conquest, indigenous societies flourished in these regions. In spite of having no contact with other ancient civilizations, they developed very complex societies with well-planned cities and amazing architecture, skilled craftsmanship, and many technological advancements. Join me as we explore the remarkable accomplishments of these fascinating peoples.
This study group is for people who already know how to play bridge. Join us if you would like to meet other ICL members who play and want to have more opportunities to play the game. We welcome those who have recently learned the game as well as intermediate and advanced players. We will be playing for FUN, not cutthroat! Hopefully we can all learn from one another. NOTE: This is an ongoing study group, but new participants are always welcome.
With the help of Professor Robert Greenberg, we will explore the life and music of Brahms. He is considered one of the most important composers in classical music history and is often named as one of the "Three B's" of classical music, along with Bach and Beethoven. Brahms's work was vital in the creation of modern music, and he is known for his ability to combine the Classical and Romantic eras in his compositions.
Longtime NW Suburban resident and new ICL member Becky Booth will share some favorite places the ‘locals’ might have missed. If ‘cabin fever’ is closing in, this will be a fun time learning about nearby places to check out for learning, entertainment, or food. Interaction will be encouraged, so please come prepared to share!
A musician, author, storyteller, and oral historian, Jackson plays traditional acoustic blues and other traditional styles. He is a five-time Blues Music Award Nominee and recipient of the Blues Foundation's "Keeping the Blues Alive" award. Since 1992 he has presented the award-winning All About the Blues Series - Blues in the School Programs. Fruteland works to bring more music education to our schools. He is foremost an entertainer, a man who knows how to tell a compelling story and mesmerize an audience with his tangy tales to make them laugh. He knows who he is. He toured with Honeyboy Edwards, Robert Lockwood Jr., and Homesick James. He is an artist.
Jez Layman is a librarian, public speaker, and job coach who loves teaching and empowering others to embrace their creativity and strengths. She has spoken to over 70 libraries, colleges, and community centers about crafts, astrology, life skills, and job hunting.
Every year, the World Happiness Report is dominated by the same countries: Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden, and Norway. What is it about these Scandinavian countries that makes living there so pleasant? Learn to improve your own life by embracing the practices of hygge and lykke (Danish coziness and happiness); lagom (Swedish balance); sisu (Finnish determination); Niksen (Dutch disassociation); Þetta reddast (Icelandic optimism); and friluftsliv (Norwegian outdoor life).
Laurie Petersen, editor of the latest edition of the AIA Guide to Chicago, will show us dozens of examples of exciting developments all over the city, from stunning new skyscrapers to restored gems in the neighborhoods.
Much of Chicago’s shoreline was drastically altered over the past century. Learn about colorful characters like Captain Streeter, entertainment venues like the Edgewater Beach Hotel, and the many lives of Navy Pier. Laurie’s richly illustrated lecture will include all the latest developments.
Barbara J. Barrett, MPA, CAE, is an Educational Entertainment Speaker who makes automotive, architectural, manufacturing, music, and world history come alive in a fascinating and entertaining way. She has presented programs for C-SPAN, American History TV, the Studebaker National Museum, the Gilmore Car Museum, community colleges, church groups, private clubs, public libraries & senior living communities. She holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from the University of Illinois and a Master in Public Administration (MPA) degree from Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL.
Long before there was Amazon, there was Sears, Roebuck and Company – where you could purchase any product or service available on the face of the earth at fabulously low prices. Just how did this retail icon influence architecture, commerce, merchandise, lifestyle, and popular culture? Come and explore the rich and fascinating history of the World’s Largest Store (WLS) from its humble beginning in 1886 to the present.