Community Happens Here: Greater Joliet Area YMCA Set to Partner with Joliet Junior College for Culinary Classes

The YMCA is teaming up with our partners at Joliet Junior College to offer a number of exciting culinary classes this fall. Open to the community, all classes will be held at the Joliet Junior College City Center Campus, which is located at 235 N. Chicago Street in Joliet.

Make your plans to join us!

NUTRITION ON THE GO (All Ages)
Date: Thursday, September 28
Time: 6-8 p.m.

In this class, you will learn how to pack the perfect snack to keep you fueled throughout the day. You will create several snack options to sample and take home. This class is open to all ages. Students under 15 should be accompanied by parent/guardian.

Instructor: Chef Milla
Cost: $49
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HEALTHY FALL CUISINE (Ages 15 and up)
Date: Tuesday, October 3
Time: 6-9 p.m.

Fall harvest brings an abundance of healthy choices to add to the table. Pumpkin, squash, sweet potatoes, eggplant, turnips, and apples are just some examples of the fall bounty nature provides. This class will teach you how to make a perfectly balanced, fall-inspired meal.

Instructor: Chef Lesley
Cost: $69
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BEER AND HORS D’OEUVRES (Ages 21 and up)
Date: Thursday, October 12
Time: 6-9 p.m.

Grab your friends and enjoy a night out! Our Chef will demonstrate how to create BEERy delicious hors d’oeuvres for you to sample and pair with a complementing pilsner, ale, IPA, or stout. Alcohol will be served. Students must be over 21 to participate.

Instructor: Chef Fred
Cost: $69
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HEALTHY COOKING (Ages 15 and up)
Date: Wednesday, October 18
Time: 6-9 p.m.

Knowing different, but simple recipes can help you live a healthier lifestyle. In this hands-on cooking class, you will learn tips and tricks to create well-balanced, healthy meals.

Instructor: Chef Lesley
Cost: $69
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WINE AND CHEESE PAIRING (Ages 21 and up)
Date: Thursday, November 2
Time: 6-9 p.m.

In this class, you’ll learn the secrets of successful wine and cheese pairing by sampling five different wines and a variety of cheeses from countries around the world. Alcohol will be served. Students must be over 21 to participate.

Instructor: Chef Fred
Cost: $69
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