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NEW TRIER EXTENSION NTX X Summer 2024 Full Digital Catalog Register today at www.ntx203.net!While there will be construction at the Northfield campus this summer, we look forward to having additional locations for daytime classes, including the NT Winnetka campus. A full list of class locations can be found on this page. Please note that parking locations may change for NT Northfield classes as this work is done. New Trier Extension is your Community Education program, and our goal is to provide lifelong learning opportunities for the adults and youth of our communities. We strive to offer classes that give our participants the skills they need for work, self-improvement, personal growth, and the opportunity to learn a new hobby and meet new people. Whether we connect in person, via email, or by phone, we are here to help you register for the next session and look forward to having you enjoy the many programs NTX offers. DeDe Kern, MS, CPP NTX Manager Welcome to the Summer term at NTX! Instagram: @new_trier_extension Facebook: facebook.com/ntextension Summer 2024 Class Locations: NT Northfield, 7 Happ Rd, Northfield NT Winnetka, 385 Winnetka Ave, Winnetka The Canvasback, 1747 Orchard Lane, Northfield Am Yisrael, 4 N Happ Rd, Northfield Wilmette Community Recreation Center, 3000 Glenview Rd, Wilmette Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 460 Sunset Ridge Rd, Northfield Our Music Institute, 400 Central Ave, Northfield Dammrich Rowing Center, 3220 Oakton St, Skokie Wilmette Harbor, 20 Harbor Drive, Wilmette ONE OF A KIND Beginning Needlepoint Instructor: The Canvasback of Northfield Staff • 3 sessions Come to the Canvasback and learn to needlepoint. You will learn all about the materials and tools you will be working with and basic and intermediate stitches. Needlepoint is a restful and Zen-like experience perfect for these stressful days. Class fees include all the materials you will need for a beginning project. The best part will be the friendships you make with your classmates. Location: The Canvasback 242-701 | Mondays | 6/10, 7/8, 8/5 | 6-7:30 p.m. FEE: $129 (No discount) | REGISTER Irish History Instructor: Frank Sullivan • 6 sessions Do you like stories? How about stories of mythic heroes, saints, scholars, and villainous Vikings? In this course, we will consider Ireland’s ancient origins, later conquest by the Normans, the Reformation, the rise of Irish nationalism, and the birth of the Irish Free State until 1923. Join us as we explore the intriguing topic of Irish History. Location: NT Winnetka 242-705 | Mondays | 6/17-7/22 | 1-2:30 p.m. FEE: $96/ Seniors $86 | REGISTER How Do I Sell My Stuff? Instructor: George Glastris • 4 sessions Learn from our expert who spent ten years in London at Christie’s and Sotheby’s, five years at Skinner in Boston, was a regular appraiser on Antiques Roadshow, and is now a private antiques appraiser, consultant, and broker. Simplify your life — find out what to toss and what to sell. Are you dealing with a parent’s estate and wondering what is there and what to do with it? Or maybe you are planning on downsizing and no longer have room for everything. Many of us just have too much stuff that we no longer need and don’t know what is a valuable antique, an interesting collectible, or just second-hand. In this class you will learn what to look out for; how to identify valuables; the different outlets to sell things (and just as importantly how NOT to sell things); and the pros and cons of those various outlets, from auction houses, online sales, estate sales, to donations. The first class will focus on special issues when dealing with someone else’s estate or what to do before you move. In the last class, you will have the opportunity to bring in an object for a verbal appraisal. Location: NT Northfield 242-702 | Wednesdays | 7/10-7/31 | 7-8:30 p.m. FEE: $69/ Seniors $62 | REGISTER Page 1ART Watercolor For All Levels (In-Person) Instructor: Fran Vail • 6 sessions Learn to paint in watercolor with singing colors and varied styles. This course will be tailored to your individual skill level from the very beginner to those who have a higher level of watercolor experience, with plenty of personalized instruction. Instruction is done step-by-step, but students may also paint independently as they wish. Students will learn color mixing, painting techniques, working from photos, composition, and other skills to move their painting to the next level. A supply list will be emailed with your registration confirmation. Limit of 12. Location: Am Yisrael 242-156 | Thursdays | 6/13-7/25 | 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. FEE: $168/ Seniors $151 | REGISTER No class 7/4 Watercolor For All Levels (Zoom) Instructor: Fran Vail • 6 sessions The same course listed above will also be offered live online via Zoom. Location: Live Online via Zoom 242-158 | Wednesdays | 6/12-7/24 | 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. FEE: $168/ Seniors $151 | REGISTER No class 6/19 Gouache, Drawing, and Mixed Media The open studio class will focus on whatever materials the student selects to use including markers, colored pencils, and gouache. Gouache is a quick-drying, opaque watercolor that is a wonderful medium for smaller paintings, watercolor paper, and smaller paintings on 140 lb-300 lb watercolor paper. The class will include demos and focus on learning to work with the materials. Maximum of 12. Location: Wilmette Community Recreation Center 11 sessions 242-160 | Mondays | 6/3-8/12 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. FEE: $264/ Seniors $238 | REGISTER Nut and Bolts Landscape Perspective Instructor: Tom James • 4 sessions This is a unique course aimed at those who draw or paint the landscape. Each week the instructor will share a landscape photograph and will use annotation tools to discuss the landscape perspective, composition, and approach to the image. For those continuing or needing a refresher course, this class will include YouTube tutorials, demonstrations by the instructor, and discussions about the work submitted by the class. Screenshots of the work will be sent to each student. This is an important class for understanding dimensional drawing/painting. Location: Live Online via Zoom 242-162 | Tuesdays | 6/4-6/25 | 10-11:15 a.m. FEE: $62/ Seniors $56 | REGISTER Abstract Painting Instructor: Tom James • 4 sessions This is a fun class for the adventurous with lots of interaction and results. These sessions will include assignments working with different techniques and materials. We will look at the work of different abstract artists and complete assignments centered around their style of abstract. The class will also feature YouTube tutorials and demos by the instructor. Each week there will be a class assignment to be discussed the following week. Location: Live Online via Zoom 242-163 | Tuesdays | 6/4-6/25 | 12:30-2:15 p.m. FEE: $76/ Seniors $68 | REGISTER Painting: Intermediate/Advanced Studios These studio class sections are for students who have experience with painting in oils, acrylics, watercolor, or mixed media. Emphasis will be on personal expression and style, be it representational, expressionist, impressionist, or anything else. In these studio classes, the teacher will provide individual attention to further each student’s abilities. Prerequisite for all studio classes: previous painting experience. Class limit is 12. Location: Wilmette Community Recreation Center 9 sessions 242-164 | Wednesdays | 6/5-8/14 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. FEE: $216/ Seniors $194 | REGISTER No class 6/19, 7/3 10 sessions 242-165 | Fridays | 6/7-8/16 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. FEE: $239/ Seniors $215 | REGISTER No class 7/5 Page 2The Art History classes emphasize not only the art created by the artists but also the history and culture of the time. Art is, more often than not, a reflection of the artist and the external/internal life, history, and culture around them. The courses will also highlight how to look at paintings and discuss composition, themes, and techniques used. Art History, Section II Instructor: Tom James The summer session will focus on more 20th- century painters. The class will view images, YouTube documentaries, and DVD presentations. Location: Live Online via Zoom 4 sessions 242-166 | Tuesdays | 6/4-6/25 | 7-8:15 p.m. FEE: $61/ Seniors $55 | REGISTER 3 sessions 242-167 | Wednesdays | 6/5-6/26 | 3:15-4:30 p.m. FEE: $46/ Seniors $41 | REGISTER No class 6/19 Representational Painting/Painting Critiques Instructor: Tom James • 3 sessions Each week the class will select images to paint for the assignment. Emphasis will be on techniques such as “dry brush,” “wet and wet blends,” and the types of brushes to use. We will be working from a variety of images mostly based on landscapes. The focus will be on “seeing” shapes, composing the painting, detailing, and landscape particulars such as trees, water, clouds, mountains, etc. Each week there will be an assignment given to be discussed the following week using screenshots and annotation from the instructor, in addition to demos and YouTube videos to support the material. Location: Live Online via Zoom 242-168 | Wednesdays | 6/5-6/26 | 10-11:30 a.m. FEE: $54/ Seniors $49 | REGISTER No class 6/19 Intermediate Drawing Your Way Instructor: Tom James • 4 sessions This session will focus on drawing and using different mediums of one’s choice: pencils, pen and ink, markers, colored pencils, gouache, etc. Subject matter will vary based on the needs of the individuals in the class. Possibilities may include still lifes, interiors, landscapes, animals, faces, and figures. The instructor will focus on basic foundational skills, discuss the materials one chooses to use, and techniques such as using solvents to blend colored pencils. The class will feature YouTube tutorials and demos by the instructor. Each week there will be a class assignment to be discussed the following week using annotation tools and class critique. A screenshot of the work with annotation will be sent to the students. Previous drawing experience is required. Location: Live Online via Zoom 242-169 | Thursdays | 6/6-6/27 | 10-11:30 a.m. FEE: $72/ Seniors $65 | REGISTER Drawing and Mixed Media Instructor: Tom James • 4 sessions This session we will be drawing/painting using a variety of mediums including pencil, colored pencil, gouache, markers, and collage. Subject matter will vary from week to week. Emphasis will be on “finished” pieces of artwork. Each week there will be an assignment given to be discussed the following week using screenshots and annotation from the instructor. Previous drawing experience is required. Location: Live Online via Zoom 242-170 | Thursdays | 6/6-6/27 | 3-4:30 p.m. FEE: $72/ Seniors $65 | REGISTER Margaret Burka Page 3BRIDGE AND MAH JONGG Bridge 1.5 Instructor Mike Cochran • 6 sessions Continuing after Beginning Bridge 1.0, this course will teach you more basic concepts of the game. The opening bid of one of a major suit and the opening bid of one of a minor suit will be explained. Responses to each of these will be taught. The concept of an overcall will be stressed. Each of these concepts will be illustrated by the playing of hands, with both the bidding and play being analyzed. Handouts will be used to supplement the text, which is the same book used in 1.0. Location: Lutheran Church of the Ascension 242-503 | Wednesdays | 6/12-7/31 | 12:45-2:45 p.m. FEE: $159/ Seniors $143 | REGISTER No class 6/19, 7/3 Location: NT Northfield 242-504 | Wednesdays | 6/12-7/31 | 7-9 p.m. FEE: $159/ Seniors $143 | REGISTER No class 6/19, 7/3 Bridge 2.5 Instructor Mike Cochran This course will continue to use both text materials and actual play of hands to illustrate some techniques available to the Declarer to produce additional tricks. These will include promotion, length, the finesse, and the concept of ruffing in the dummy. Suit establishment, discarding losers, and managing the trump suit will all be covered. The importance of entries and transportation will be discussed. The Jacoby 2NT and Splinter Bids will be introduced. Emphasis will be placed on creating a system of bids and playing techniques that will help you improve your understanding of modern bridge. 5 sessions • Location: NT Northfield 242-505 | Tuesdays | 6/11-7/9 | 7-9 p.m. FEE: $133/ Seniors $120 | REGISTER 5 sessions • Location: NT Northfield 242-506 | Tuesdays | 7/16-8/13 | 7-9 p.m. FEE: $133/ Seniors $120 | REGISTER 6 sessions • Location: Lutheran Church of the Ascension 242-507 | Wednesdays | 6/12-7/31 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. FEE: $159/ Seniors $143 | REGISTER No class 6/19, 7/3 Supervised Play Instructor Mike Cochran • 6 sessions You have an understanding of the beginning concepts of bridge but would like to play some hands. In this course, the bidding and play of each hand will be analyzed. The class will be very interactive, with questions expected from the participants. Handouts will occasionally be distributed to emphasize a particular concept; there is no text required. This session should not be taken by a true beginner, but rather by someone with some bridge experience. Also, a partner is not guaranteed, so it is recommended that you sign up with one if possible. Location: Lutheran Church of the Ascension 242-508 | Fridays | 6/14-7/26 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. FEE: $159/ Seniors $143 | REGISTER No class 7/5 How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall? *NEW* Instructor: Jan Churchwell • 6 sessions Practice, practice, practice. You’ve learned the basic rules of bidding and the fundamentals of play. You’ve learned how to bid hands with one long suit, with half the points in the deck or more, what a “convention” is, and how they can boost your bidding. You’ve seen how bidding and play change when all four players are active, and that is the jumping-off point for this course. You will practice, practice, practice all of the above-using hands from recent duplicate games. We will discuss each hand after it’s played, and you will receive weekly handouts that review the hands. Location: NT Northfield 242-509 | Mondays | 6/24-7/29 | 7-9 p.m. FEE: $159/ Seniors $143 | REGISTER 3.0 Defense: Last But Not Least Instructor: Jan Churchwell • 6 sessions Each bridge hand includes a Declarer who plays two hands (their own which no one else sees and Partner’s hand which becomes visible to all players), Declarer’s Partner who is silent once their hand is on the table, and two players who want to stop Declarer from making the contract: The Defenders. Basic courses cover defense concepts, but they are rarely emphasized. Defense is highly situational because what a defender does varies with each trick. This intrinsic shifting of focus on defense adds another layer of complexity to the game, and understanding it needs to be in your mental bridge bag. Fee does not include the required text to be purchased online before the first class. Location: NT Northfield 242-510 | Thursdays | 6/20-8/1 | 7-9 p.m FEE: $159/ Seniors $143 | REGISTER No class 7/4 Page 4Beginning Mah Jongg Instructor: Marlene Dobrin • 5 sessions Learn the fun, exciting game of Mah Jongg! “Maj” is a fascinating rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards. A very small amount of time and effort is required to become familiar with the elementary principles of the game. You will learn the suits, the setup of the tiles/racks, the rules of the game, and the card of standard hands, against which all games are played. Then, you’ll sit at tables and play. This course is great for beginners as well as those who need a little refresher course. Come alone or bring a friend and learn this fun, fast-paced game. Attendance at the first two classes is mandatory. Minimum of 4. Includes 2024 Mah Jongg card. Location: NT Winnetka 242-511 | Mondays | 6/10-7/8 | 1-3 p.m. FEE: $169 (No discount) | REGISTER Sally Waldron Pauline Tarvardian Valerie Bachman Elizabeth De La Baume Page 5FENCING Beginning Fencing Membership for All Ages Instructor: NTX Coaching Staff This membership is designed for those who are either brand new to the sport of fencing or have some experience but need to improve their basic skills before moving on. For students grades 3 and up. Beginners will start with instructor-led skills and drills two times a week for 45 minutes. Members will then be able to stay after to spar during club hours from 7:15-8 p.m. Take a look and you will find this is the best value around for instruction and open-fencing opportunities. At the end of sessions, each student will be evaluated for advancement. No discounts. No pro-rating. Location: NT Winnetka Sessions run Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30-7:15 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 242-440 | 6/3-6/29 | FEE: $168 (12 sessions) | REGISTER 242-441 | 7/8-7/27 | FEE: $126 (9 sessions) | REGISTER NTX-Caliber Fencing Club Instructor: NTX Coaching Staff The NTX Caliber Fencing Club is a fencing club that meets throughout the year except for the month of August and school holidays. This membership is for those who have a good understanding of the basics and want to further their skills, recreationally or competitively, in Foil, Sabre, or Epee. Members will have access to two advanced skills classes per week, free fencing/sparring on any club day, a 15-minute lesson weekly or bi-weekly (depending on availability) with one of our coaches, and a discount on half- hour private lessons. No pro-rating on membership fees. A detailed class schedule will be provided upon registration. Membership may be purchased at any time during the year and will expire three months, six months, or one year from the date of purchase depending on your membership. Location: NT Winnetka 242-444 | 3-month membership | $229 | REGISTER 242-445 | 6-month membership | $449 | REGISTER 242-446 | 1-year membership | $839 | REGISTER Summer Schedule 6/3-7/27 Weekdays (M, Th): 6:30-8 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. No class 7/1-7/6 Private Fencing Lessons NTX Private Fencing lessons are available in all three weapons to students recommended by an NTX fencing instructor. Students must pre-register for the first lesson online using a credit card or echeck (please make sure you select “save card”). You will schedule lessons with the instructor of your choice. 24-hour notice is required for the cancellation of each lesson or you will be charged for the missed lesson. Location: NT Winnetka 242-447 | REGISTER $30 for a 30-minute lesson with Don Badowski or club member with Shawn Smith $40 for a 30-minute lesson with Shawn Smith (non-club member) Drop-In Fencing NTX Coaching Staff A drop-in, open fencing program to hone your skills by working out and competing with other fencers during Club sessions. Sessions will be supervised, but no instruction will be given. Open to fencers third grade through adult who have completed a beginning session satisfactorily or have comparable experience and have been evaluated by a member of the coaching staff. If you wish to sign up for more than 1 drop-in session, you must save your credit card to your account and email us at xtension@nths.net each time you want a session. Each month we will charge the card on file for any additional session you attend. Location: NT Winnetka 242-448 | $10 per drop-in visit | REGISTER Mary Ann Wetoska Page 6FINANCIAL PLANNING Estate Planning Instructor: Kevin Fitzsimons J.D., C.P.A. • 1 session What is the difference between a will and a living trust? What is a living will versus a health care power of attorney? What documents should I have? This class provides a detailed understanding of estate planning documents and their purposes. We will discuss the many reasons to plan your estate including to avoid probate; to avoid unnecessary death taxes; to provide for you and your family’s financial protection during old age and/or disability; and make sure your property goes to your loved ones at your death and is left to them in such a way you believe is best for them. We will also discuss changes (proposed or passed by Congress) to the federal estate tax laws. This course is designed to make this very complex process easy for the layperson to understand and will encourage questions and discussions of your particular concerns. An optional text is available in class for $40, check or cash only. Location: NT Northfield 242-242 | Tuesday | 7/16 | 6:30-9 p.m. (new time) FEE: $48/ Seniors $43 | REGISTER Executor? Trustee? Help! Instructor: Kevin Fitzsimons J.D., C.P.A. • 1 session This seminar will explain what it means to be an executor, a trustee, and an administrator, and the differences among them. We will cover in-depth who can legally be appointed to those positions, what they are required to do, how difficult it is, and issues related to probate with detailed examples. The class is designed to encourage questions and to help you understand who is best qualified to act as executor and/ or trustee. Learn the myths and realities of these positions. Location: NT Northfield 242-243 | Tuesday | 7/23 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. (new time) FEE: $35/ Seniors $32 | REGISTER Sally Waldron Emil Totonchi Page 7FITNESS Everyone needs a healthy social outlet to help their mental wellness, along with achieving their fitness goals, no matter their age. Years of research have proven people who participate in group exercise stay social and stay on target with their fitness goals throughout their lifetime. Your overall mental and physical health dramatically improves in group fitness. It’s a supportive environment, working hard, laughing together, and connecting with others. For some, it feeds the competitive spirit. Together it promotes happiness! Highly Motivated Group Fitness Classes! Cardio/Strength Instructor: Beth Klobuchar-Mendez • 10 sessions This class is always testing and pushing you to the next level of fitness! Switching things up often with a focus on learning how to properly train for cardio intervals.10-15 minutes per day is all you need to build cardio power. Master interval training and you will witness the best weight loss ever. Weight, Resistance, & Isometric training increases overall strength and improves bone density. The added benefits are balance and agility improvement. This is a must for your weekly wellness calendar. For the best results, consider using a heart rate monitor; e.g. chest-strap style, watch- style, or through a fitness monitor on your mobile phone. Knowing your numbers based on your age makes a huge difference for successful cardio training. All you need for this class is a good attitude and a water bottle—modifications are provided for all fitness levels. Location: NT Northfield 242-450 | Mondays | 6/24-9/9 | 5:45-6:30 p.m. Fee: $93/ Seniors $84 | REGISTER No class 7/1, 9/2 Pilates Instructor: Beth Klobuchar-Mendez • 10 sessions Back by popular demand – it’s time to get your core strengthening goals back on track! This class is 100% focused on strengthening the abs, back, and obliques through a series of moves on floor mats. A strong back and abs provide the strength to have good posture and less back pain. Floor mats are provided for this class and modifications are provided for all fitness levels. Location: NT Northfield 242-451 | Mondays | 6/24-9/9 | 6:30-7:15 p.m. Fee: $93/ Seniors $84 | REGISTER No class 7/1, 9/2 Stretch Instructor: Beth Klobuchar-Mendez Ask students about this class and you will hear 5 stars all the way! Learn how to stretch your way to a healthy, pain- free body. This highly addictive class includes a series of static stretches with 20-30-second holds per stretch, combined with breathing techniques that will increase your range of movement while reducing aches and pains. Stretching to great music while using small rollers is all it takes to find your new level of relaxation. We will use straps and rollers, which will be provided, to assist us in achieving our maximum stretch goals. Modifications are provided for all fitness levels. Location: NT Northfield • 10 sessions 242-452 | Mondays | 6/24-9/9 | 7:15-8 p.m. Fee: $93/ Seniors $84 | REGISTER No class 7/1, 9/2 Location: NT Northfield • 11 sessions 242-453 | Wednesdays | 6/26-9/11 | 6:50-7:35 p.m. FEE: $102/ Seniors $92 | REGISTER No class 7/3 Saturday Stretch Instructor: Beth Klobuchar-Mendez • 10 sessions A quick 30 minutes of our cool-down stretch so you can enjoy a pain-free weekend! Location: NT Winnetka 242-454 | Saturdays | 6/29-9/14 | 9:15-9:45 a.m. FEE: $61 /Seniors $55 | REGISTER No class 7/6, 8/17 Circuit Strength Training Beth Klobuchar-Mendez • 11 sessions All the latest research suggests strength training is key to maintaining health and retaining youth. Strength training releases hormones from your endocrine system into the bloodstream which activate blood, muscles, cells, bones, and tissues. Come join us for a music-driven hour of strength training utilizing free weights, tubing, medicine balls, and your own body weight. This class will also include a combination of step classes. No age requirement, no previous experience, and no jumping or explosive movements. All you need is a smile on your face and a spring in your step. Please bring an exercise mat, hand weights, tubing, a towel, and water. Limit of 12. Location: NT Northfield 242-455 | Wednesdays | 6/26-9/11 | 5:45-6:45 p.m. FEE: $136/ Seniors $122 | REGISTER No class 7/3 Page 8Next >