30 Register by phone at (815) 280-1555 beginning Wednesday, July 31 LIFELONG LEARNING FALL 2024 Keep More of What You Earn (LLC 3397) Budgeting is often compared to strict diets. It's about realizing the value of cash flow within a customized and adaptable budget, not about giving up the things you love. Budgeting realistically doesn't have to be difficult! This is an essential course on tracking spending, learning how to use personal budgeting software or not and cooperating as a family to reach shared financial objectives. You may even discover that you may begin or grow your retirement funds! Take charge of your finances and resist allowing them control you! T1 6-8p.m. T Main Oct. 22 $39 World of Investments (LLC 2723) Whether you’re new to investing or looking to enhance your financial knowledge, this comprehensive course provides valuable insights and strategies to help you navigate the complex world of investments with confidence. Whether you’re planning for retirement, saving for a major purchase or building wealth for the future, this class equips you with the knowledge and tools you need to make smart investment choices. Get your specific questions answered during this interactive and engaging session. T1 6-8p.m. W Main Nov. 13 $39 Understanding Life Insurance (LLC 3398) Is your family sufficiently protected if your place of employment offers group life insurance? What constitutes an excessive amount and is the group cost more affordable than an individual plan? Which of the several kinds of life insurance is ideal for your particular situation? Can life insurance aid in the preparation of retirement? How can you be certain that the company you buy from will remain in business for decades to come and be able to pay the claim? Having a basic understanding of life insurance will make you a wise customer! Maybe your employer provides insurance, maybe you feel more at ease making purchases online, or maybe it would be preferable to consult with a qualified expert. Recognize the value of an example and the maximum and minimum cost of life insurance. T1 6-8p.m. T Main Nov. 19 $39 Pets AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class (LLC 5503) Enroll in a beginner's course aimed at getting your puppy off to a great start. Basic skills like sit, stay and come will be worked on by our trainers. While also giving you a chance to try the commands yourself with your puppy. Also, this program will offer socialization with people and other puppies. The course is taught in a welcoming and kind setting that promotes enjoyment between dog and owner and gets participants ready for the American Kennel Club's S.T.A.R. puppy certification. On the final day of instruction, tests will be given. Papers for AKC registration will be provided to all passing participants; nevertheless, it is the owner's obligation to submit the paperwork and the required cost. Although family members are welcome, each puppy may only have one handler. Please note that dogs who exhibit excessive aggression towards humans or other dogs will not be allowed to continue with the course. Puppies must be under a year old, at least 12 weeks (about 3 months) old, and have received their first set of vaccinations. T1 6-7p.m. W Weitendorf Sept. 18-Nov. 13 $199 (No class Oct. 2) AKC Canine Good Citizen Class (LLC 3620) This course prepares you for the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen and Canine Good Citizen Advanced Certifications by offering basic pet obedience training in a lighthearted and welcoming environment. Together, pet owners and animals will develop mutual understanding. In order to help their pets learn appropriate behavior and to help them regain control, owners will train their animals together and make necessary corrections. Beginning with basic commands like sit, stay, down, come, walking on a leash and developing social skills, the training moves on to working in a setting that includes everyday noises, food, walkers and wheelchairs. Teams will be ready for the AKC CGC exam with these exercises, which also serve as a requirement for many organizations that support therapy dogs. On the last day of training, the instructor will administer certificate testing for AKC, CGC, and CGCA. All participants who pass will get paperwork to register for the Good Citizen Certificate with the AKC. (For the CTC processing, AKC will charge $10, and for the CGCA processing, $20. The owner is in charge of sending the paperwork and payment to the AKC.) Only dogs who are beginners or advanced can benefit from this class. Family members are welcome, but please, each dog should only have one handler. Note that dogs with aggressive behavior issues should not take this course. Please note that dogs who exhibit excessive aggression towards humans or other dogs will not be allowed to continue with the course. T1 7-8:30p.m. W Weitendorf Sept 18-Nov. 13 $229 (No class Oct. 2)
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