38 Phone registration opens Wednesday, Dec. 3 at (815) 280-1555 LIFELONG LEARNING WINTER/SPRING 2026 Pets Training AKC Canine Good Citizen (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. Dogs who exhibit excessive aggression towards humans or other dogs will not be allowed to continue with the course. Please Note: This class will run concurrently with the S.T.A.R. Puppy class. Puppies and adult dogs will interact with each other. T1 6-7:30p.m. W Weitendorf Jan. 21-March 18 $259 (No class March 4) AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy (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 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. Please Note: This class will run concurrently with the Canine Good Citizen class. Puppies and adult dogs will interact with each other. T1 6-7:30p.m. W Weitendorf Jan. 21-March 18 $259 (No class March 4) Wellness Environmental De-Plasticize Your Life (LLC 5980) Are you concerned about microplastics that have invaded human lungs? This class shows you a multitude of ways to remove plastics from your life, thereby creating a safer home, community, and Earth. Rather than rely on corporate America or recycling companies, let's take charge of our health by joining the de-plasticize movement! T1 10a.m.-Noon W Romeoville April 22 $39 Health & Fitness Under the Stars: Restorative Yoga (LLC 2445) Unwind and recharge in a truly unique setting: the Trackman Planetarium! Beneath a canopy of stars, you’ll be guided through gentle restorative yoga postures designed to release tension and support deep relaxation. This practice is accessible to all levels; no yoga experience is necessary. Leave feeling grounded, renewed and connected to both body and spirit in this one-of-a-kind Planetarium experience. T1 5-6p.m. M Main Jan. 5 $39 Under the Stars: Yoga 101 (LLC 2444) Whether you are brand new to yoga or a seasoned yogi looking to reconnect with the basics, this yoga class in the Trackman Planetarium provides a unique setting where you can ground, breathe and move beneath the stars. This class focuses on foundational breath and movement on the mat, including gentle warm-ups, a breakdown of poses, sun and moon salutations and restorative postures. A regular yoga practice supports both physical health and emotional well-being, and this class offers a special opportunity to experience these benefits in a truly one-of-a- kind space. T1 5-6p.m. M Main Jan. 12 $39 T2 5-6p.m. M Main Jan. 26 $39
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