[Freeport, Ill.] — Highland Community College Lifelong Learning has a variety of classes available in November and December, offering opportunities to learn useful skills, explore history and discover a new creative hobby.
Four featured classes include:
Power of Attorney, Healthcare Directives & Wills — Nov. 4
Take an important step toward preparing for the future. This class provides an opportunity to learn more about powers of attorney, healthcare directives and wills and the role these documents can play in planning for yourself and your family.
Quick Plumbing Fixes Every Homeowner Should Know — Nov. 4
Learn practical plumbing skills that can help you handle common household problems. This new class is designed for homeowners who want to better understand basic plumbing repairs and feel more confident tackling simple fixes.
Galveston Texas: America’s Deadliest Natural Disaster — Nov. 18
Explore the story of the devastating 1900 Galveston hurricane, one of the deadliest natural disasters in U.S. history. Discover what happened in Galveston and the lasting impact of the disaster.
Colored Pencil for Beginners — Nov. 18
Try something new with this creative class designed for beginners. Learn the fundamentals of working with colored pencils while developing skills you can use to create your own artwork.
These are just a few of the many Lifelong Learning opportunities offered throughout the fall. Additional November and December classes include holiday cooking and cookie decorating, music, history, art and more. The Downtown Chicago Christmas Bakery Bus Tour on December 5 is full, but you can still add your name to the waitlist. If a spot becomes available due to a cancellation, we’ll contact those on the waitlist.
Lifelong Learning classes are open to adults of all ages and are designed to provide affordable opportunities to learn, explore and connect with others in the community.
Learn more and register at highland.edu/lifelong or call 815-599-3403.