Mindful Meditation – Loving Kindness, Self-compassion, and Gratitude
Mondays
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
7 – 8 p.m.
Cost: Fee is generously waived by instructor
In-person class: 8 students
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In this five-session class, participants will learn, practice, observe, and share experiences. Through learning new meditations, connecting with yourself more deeply, keeping daily meditation alive, and recording a Self-knowledge Awareness Journal, you will be able to independently meditate.
Instructor: Vicky Hensley-Sheahen
Library U is a continuing adult education program made possible by the generous support of the Alvin H. Baum Family Fund. Advanced registration and online payment via ePay are required. No refunds. Registration will close when the class is filled.
If you have questions, or to suggest a class, please contact the Administration office by calling 847-432-0216 ext. 120.
Learn to Play Canasta
Mondays
September 19, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: $60; Class size: 9 students
Requirements: Each player should bring two decks of cards (with jokers) and pen and paper for notetaking.
Canasta is a fun, social, and challenging card game. It is a partnership game that is played with two decks of cards. Instructor: Trudy Cooper
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Learn to Play Mah Jongg
Thursdays
September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, November 3
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: $60; Class size: 9 students
Mah Jongg is a fun, social, and mentally stimulating tile game played with four players. Players create strategy and build hands. Both skill and luck play a part. Instructor: Trudy Cooper
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Library U is a continuing adult education program made possible by the generous support of the Alvin H. Baum Family Fund. Advanced registration and online payment via ePay are required. No refunds. Registration will close when the class is filled.
If you have questions, or to suggest a class, please contact the Administration office by calling 847-432-0216 ext. 120.
Memoir Writing
Tuesdays
September 27, October 11, 25, November 8, 22, December 6
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $60; Class size: 8 students
What’s your story? Your life experience is the story that only you can tell. Examples of successful memoirs are discussed as well as techniques for organizing your thoughts and putting them on paper. Instructor: Jennifer Dotson
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Poetry Writing
Tuesdays
October 18, November 1, 15, 29, December 13
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $50; Class size: 8 students
Designed for both beginning and experienced poets. In-class writing exercises will challenge your inner muse as we experiment with various poetic forms (rhymed and unrhymed) and sparks for inspiration. Instructor: Jennifer Dotson
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Poetry Writing in Spanish
Wednesdays
October 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $60; Class size: 8 students
Requirements: Intermediate level of Spanish.
Required text: Twentieth Century Latin American Poetry, edited by Stephen Tapscott, University of Texas Press, Austin. Available at Highland Park Public Library or Amazon.
Required text: Spanish / English Dictionary.
This class is designed to write poetry in Spanish and explore and engage with literary resources. Through in-class activities and analysis of poems by Spanish and Latin American poets, participants will have an opportunity to delve into those aspects that entail writing poetry, from the moment a poem is born, to its revision as a finished text. Class will be conducted in Spanish. Instructor: Olivia Maciel Edelman
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Library U is a continuing adult education program made possible by the generous support of the Alvin H. Baum Family Fund. Advanced registration and online payment via ePay are required. No refunds. Registration will close when the class is filled.
If you have questions, or to suggest a class, please contact the Administration office by calling 847-432-0216 ext. 120.
Poetry Writing in Spanish
Wednesdays
October 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $60; Class size: 8 students
Requirements: Intermediate level of Spanish.
Required text: Twentieth Century Latin American Poetry, edited by Stephen Tapscott, University of Texas Press, Austin. Available at Highland Park Public Library or Amazon.
Required text: Spanish / English Dictionary.
This class is designed to write poetry in Spanish and explore and engage with literary resources. Through in-class activities and analysis of poems by Spanish and Latin American poets, participants will have an opportunity to delve into those aspects that entail writing poetry, from the moment a poem is born, to its revision as a finished text. Class will be conducted in Spanish. Instructor: Olivia Maciel Edelman
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Beginning Italian
Wednesdays
September 28, October 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $60; Class size: 8 students
This class is designed for beginning students. Students will be exposed to Italian culture, conversational skills, basic grammar, and pronunciation. Learn the Italian alphabet, vocabulary, greetings, and simple sentence structure. Instructor: Silvia Rota
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Beginning Spanish has been canceled.
Library U is a continuing adult education program made possible by the generous support of the Alvin H. Baum Family Fund. Advanced registration and online payment via ePay are required. No refunds. Registration will close when the class is filled.
If you have questions, or to suggest a class, please contact the Administration office by calling 847-432-0216 ext. 120.
Vicki Hensley-Sheahen
Mindful Meditation – Loving Kindness, Self-compassion, and Gratitude
Vicki Hensley-Sheahen is a Certified Life Coach and Certified Career Coach. Additionally, she also holds an MBA, and has completed Master and Doctoral Coursework in the Counseling and Education fields to better inform her practice. She has studied and taken coursework with several of the great meditators through Sounds True. Previously, Vicki has taught undergraduate and graduate coursework in business and the social sciences. She began teaching classes in Mindfulness and Compassionate Meditation seven years ago. In addition to her group work, Vicki has worked with clients individually. Mindfulness Meditation is the foundation of her Meditation Coaching and is based upon Neuroscience and the Wisdom Traditions.
Trudy Cooper
Learn to Play Canasta and Learn to Play Mah Jongg
Trudy Cooper is a former teacher. She has taught canasta for more than 10 years in both public and private settings. She is a graduate of Northwestern University and holds degrees in education and psychology.
Silvia Rota
Beginning Italian
Silvia moved to the United States from Italy with her family in 2003. She received a Master's degree in law at Loyola University and practiced law in Chicago. Sylvia now dedicates herself to volunteering for local nonprofit organizations and the PTO. She loves to share her native Italian language with others who want to learn and practice it.
Olivia Maciel Edelman
Poetry Writing in Spanish
Olivia Maciel Edelman is a well-accomplished published poet and translator. She received her Ph.D. in Romance Languages from the University of Chicago and has taught Spanish and Latin American literature at universities and colleges in the Chicago area. She was recognized with the Poet’s House Award (New York), and the José Martí Award (Houston). Olivia was born in Mexico City and resides in Chicago. She enjoys taking walks by the lake, reading, listening to music, or simply drinking a cup of cappuccino with friends.
Jennifer Dotson
Memoir Writing and Poetry Writing
Jennifer Dotson has a BA in English Literature/Theater Arts from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and an MFA in Drama from the University of Virginia. Founder of Highland Park Poetry, Jennifer is the author of two poetry collections: Clever Gretel (Chicago Poetry Press, 2013) and Late Night Talk Show Fantasy & Other Poems (Kelsay Books, 2020). She has been facilitating poetry, creative writing and memoir workshops since 2007.
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