Life Skills Training in Chicago, IL

Come and join us and learn how to create you own Terrarium! You will learn how a terrarium works! How these self-contained ecosystems survive so well on their own and how to look after them. We will help you guys to get your hands in there and build your own! We will supply you with all the plants you need and an arrangement of pebbles and...

Are you afraid to speak in public? You're not alone. Don't let public speaking be an obstacle in your personal life or professional career. You will learn techniques to increase your speaking confidence whether in the workplace or in social situations. Learn to: Overcome your communication obstacles Confidently communicate your message to any...

Would you like the skills to find a job that allows you to work your own hours, and get paid a competitive salary? If so, then proofreading is for you.  At this time in Chicago, proofreading work is available on a freelance or full-time basis for publications, typographers, corporations & a variety of other organizations. Proofreading, simply...

According to the wisdom of Kabbalah, Shabbat is the most powerful day of the week – a time when the spiritual and physical worlds are united. On Shabbat, we have the opportunity to transform our reality using specific prayers and food to connect to the available cosmic energy. On Shabbat Pinchas, we find tremendous codes and conduits for tapping...

Have you ever wondered how the Tarot works or why? Or whether you could give a reading to a friend and watch it come true? The Tarot is a very old Spiritual Tool, and since we are "Spirits Having a Human experience" we all possess the ability to learn how to use it.  In the course of this class, an introduction to Tarot, you will find out about...

Do your part to keep bees and other pollinators busy this summer. Bees, butterflies, and other insects play a crucial role in both nature and in agriculture through the process of pollination. They pollinate everything from the flowers outside our window to the food we put on the table. According to the USDA, one third of all agricultural output in...

Enjoy Chicago at these special time of day from the unique vantage point of the river. See how the city looks transformed when viewed from the river at sunset. See the sunset reflecting off the water and the downtown skyscrapers. No experience is needed for these 3-hour paddles. Dress for the weather. Please Note: $30 Materials Fee will be collected...

The end of summer doesn’t mean the end of home-grown vegetables. Discuss and practice how to get the most out of the growing season by adding cool season vegetables to your fall garden. Learn about variety selection, mulching, and extending the season. 

Exercising in “green space” stimulates your mind and body, providing benefits a gym could never surpass. Build endurance, work on postural alignment, gain core strength, increase cardiovascular capacity, and improve balance. Suitable for all fitness levels.  This class may be taken multiple times. Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes....

Learn the essential skills and knowledge for raising happy, healthy backyard chickens. Whether you’re exploring the possibility of chicken-keeping or already have your own birds, join local chicken expert Jen Murtoff to find out about best practices for raising chicks, caring for adult birds, and keeping your neighbors happy!

See Chicago from a whole new perspective... by kayak! Enjoy this architecture and history tour.  You start with an introduction to paddle strokes, group dynamics and river safety. Then, experience the city from water level in this guided tour on the river. Paddle through our great urban “canyon” between the skyscrapers. Learn the story of...

See Chicago's best attractions in all their illuminated beauty! The twinkling lights of the magnificent skyline, Crown Fountain captivating at night, a night-time water and a light festival. The tour ends with spectacular fireworks at Navy Pier: the ideal finish for a perfect evening! Includes tour guide, bicycle and helmet rental and free bottle of...

Join us as a team member from our education department leads you On a tour of all 63,000 square feet of Eataly Chicago.  Guests will stop and sample the wares from our Mozzarella Lab, Salumi & Formaggi counter, Fresh Pasta counter, Bakery, Produce department (we even have a vegetable butcher!), Gelato Bar, and Caffè Lavazza. In addition...

After the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, pioneering architects created innovative new structures that placed Chicago at the forefront of American design. Segways are a terrific, fun way to tour Chicago's landmarks! We'll glide along Chicago's original foundations & learn about the steel giants that tower above, then ride out to the lake and enjoy...

The American Heart Association's Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support course is totally redesigned for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a patient, whether in or out of hospital.  Through the ACLS course, providers will enhance their skills in the treatment of the adult victim of a cardiac arrest or...