RLC offers wide variety of community education classes

MASTER COMPUTER BASICS WITH COMMUNITY EDUCATION

INA, Ill. – Take the leap into learning the ins and outs of computers or learn a new program with a suite of classes from the Rend Lake College Community and Corporate Education Department.

The offerings start with Beginning Computers taught over two classes from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 25 and Sept. 27. The class will be held in Room 338 of the RLC MarketPlace in Mt. Vernon. The cost of the class will be $25.

Beginning Microsoft Word will be taught from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 and Oct. 18 in MarketPlace room 338. Students will be taught the fundamentals of word processing using Microsoft Word and will discover how to use the menu system and toolbars; open, reopen, print, save and close documents; insert/delete text, reverse an edit operation, apply font attributes to text, and move text blocks.

Students will also be trained on how to use Spelling/Grammar Checker, Thesaurus, the Help menu and how to customize the AutoCorrect Dictionary. Cost of the course includes the text book. The cost of this class will be $25.

Beginning Microsoft Excel is also being held at the MarketPlace room 338 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 6 and Nov. 8. In this class, students will learn how easy it is to work with numbers by picking up skills in the fundamental operations of spreadsheets. Participants will learn how to use the menu system and toolbars; open, reopen, print and close workbooks; and enter labels. Students will also be taught adding values and formulas into worksheets, formatting spreadsheets by adjusting the size of columns/rows, using borders/shading, and changing the page setup. The cost of this class will be $25

Beginner classes wrap up with Beginning Microsoft Publisher class from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday Nov. 27 and Nov. 29 at Mt. Vernon MarketPlace Campus, room 338. Students will be shown how to create professional looking publications, such as flyers, greeting cards, brochures and more. This class will cover the basic skills needed in Publisher and will include how to find images/graphics online. The cost of the class will be $25.

To register or learn more about the hobby classes, contact RLC’s Community and Corporate Education Division at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1714.

GO EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH RLC COMMUNITY EDUCATION OFFERINGS

INA, Ill. (Sept. 13, 2018) – Somewhere far away has never been easier to get to thanks to Rend Lake College’s Community and Corporate Education and Collette Vacations. With a pair of far-flung adventures, it’s never been a better time to get away.

The first getaway offers community members the chance to see Iceland’s magical northern lights. The “land of fire and ice” is a place of many wonders, including the rare opportunity to see the spectacular aurora borealis – or northern lights. This tour will bring you on a search for that once-in-a-lifetime moment.

Take an exhilarating evening northern lights cruise. Travel to the “Golden Circle,” home to many of Iceland’s most renowned natural wonders. Spend time at Thingvellir National Park, the nation’s most historic area. Gaze at the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall – one of the world’s most incredible cascades. At the Lava Exhibition Center, learn about Iceland’s volcanic history and its impact on daily life. Explore Skogar Folk Museum and see traditional turf-built homes. Walk on a black volcanic sand beach. See Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs. Relax in the warm, mineral-rich water of the natural geothermal pool, the Blue Lagoon. Spend your evenings gazing at the night sky in search of the elusive and dazzling northern lights.

The trip is slated for Tuesday, Nov. 13 through Monday, Nov 19, 2019 and includes 10 meals. The cost of the trip is $3,999 per person based on double occupancy.

If you’re craving something warmer, Discover the South Pacific Wonders has adventurers exploring two great countries of the Southern Hemisphere – Australia and New Zealand.

Explore the tropical splendor of the Great Barrier Reef on Australia’s northeast coast to the ethereal beauty of glacial fjords on New Zealand’s South Island, this journey to the lands “Down Under” brings you the best of both countries at an enjoyable pace. Cruise Sydney Harbour and Milford Sound. Meet Australia’s wildlife up close. Discover the wonders of Aboriginal culture. Indulge in regional flavors during lunch at a family-run merino sheep farm and experience Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world.

The south pacific trip will go from Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 to Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. The 15-day trip will include 21 meals. The cost of the trip is $6,799 per person based on double occupancy.

An Informational Meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 at 5 p.m. at the RLC Historic Schoolhouse. We will discuss the South Pacific Wonders trip and the Iceland tour, and answer questions. Details on an Early Booking Discount will also be provided.

If you will be attending this meeting, please RSVP by contacting Community & Corporate Education at (618) 437-5321, x1714.

ADD COLOR TO YOUR LIFE WITH COMM ED CLASSES

INA, Ill. (Sept. 13, 2018) – Rend Lake College’s Community and Corporate Education is providing two unique opportunities to play with some paints.

In Fun with Acrylics, participants will try their hand at painting while having fun. Not creative? Never painted before? That’s okay! No painting or drawing experience needed. The instructor will guide you step-by-step to create your own masterpiece to take home. Participants will have two opportunities to create custom works. The October session will be Fall/Thanksgiving themed, and November will be winter themed. Participants will be painting with acrylics on a 16×20 stretched canvas.

The October session will run from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9. November will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday the 13th. Both classes will be held in the Learning Resource Center, Room 103 on the Ina Main Campus. The cost of the class is $15, plus a $10 supply fee.

Put your creation somewhere everyone can see with the Painted Door Décor class. Participates will be painting a 16 inch wooden cross. You can hang the cross on your door, in your home, or even give it as a gift. No skills required, just come and have fun.

Painted Door Décor will run from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at the Murphy-Wall Pinckneyville Campus, Room 101. The cost of the class is $12, plus an $8 supply fee.

To register or learn more about the hobby classes, contact RLC’s Community and Corporate Education Division at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1714.