Cooking Classes

Bloomingdale Park District Cooking Classes

Through a partnership with the Bloomingdale Park District, Roselle Park District residents are invited to enroll in the Bloomingdale Park District Cooking Classes at a reduced non-resident rate. To enroll in a cooking class and receive the discounted rate, Roselle residents must register in-person at the Johnston Recreation Center, 172 S. Circle Ave, Bloomingdale. Online registration is accepted at www.bloomingdaleparks.org, but the discounted rate will not apply. Please refer to Bloomingdale Park District for fee and additional registration information.

Little Chef with Chef Pina (MW) Ages 5-13

Smell, taste and learn in this hands-on class. Bring out your inner chef by creating and sampling the goodies you prepare during these one-day cooking classes. Come in your best chef’s attire and bring your appetite. Deadlines for each class are one week prior to the program’s start. All loose hair must be tied up. Registration required for all participants in the class. Bring containers for any leftovers. MIN/MAX: 5/10 • LOC: Bloomingdale Park District

TYPE DAY TIME DATE

Pasta & More Th 6:00-8:00pm 1/12 Soup and Bread Th 6:00-8:00pm 1/19 Cookies, Cookies, Cookies Th 6:00-8:00pm 2/9 Mexican Th 6:00-8:00pm 2/16 Chicken Dish Th 6:00-8:00pm 3/9 Italian Th 6:00-8:00pm 3/16 Americana Th 6:00-8:00pm 4/13 Brunch for Dinner Th 6:00-8:00pm 4/20 Mexican Th 6:00-8:00pm 5/4

50+ Gourmet Lunch Club (MW) Ages 50+

Mark your calendar! Save your second Saturday of each month for Chef Pina’s 50+ Gourmet Lunch Club. These are afternoons for active adults to look forward to and remember. Have fun and meet new friends as you talk and help prepare supper. Then eat a wonderful, gourmet meal. Bring containers as you may have leftovers to take home. Space is limited, so register early. Couples, register together using the B codes and save $9. MIN/MAX: 4/6 • LOC: Bloomingdale Park District

DAY TIME DATE

Sa 10:00am-1:00pm 1/14 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm 2/11 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm 3/11 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm 4/8 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm 5/13

Chef Pina’s Cooking Classes (MW) Ages 21+

Have you ever wanted to impress friends at a dinner party with your cooking skills? Participants will be able see, smell, taste, ask questions about, and learn the background of the featured foods. Even if you have taken Chef Pina’s classes before, different recipes are offered at each class. Whichever one-night cooking session you choose, you will enjoy a wonderful meal and great conversation. Bring your appetite and a container for leftovers. MIN/MAX: 7/10 • LOC: Bloomingdale Park District

TYPE DAY TIME DATE

Healthy Snacks F 6:00-9:00pm 1/6 4 the love of sauce F 6:00-9:00pm 1/13 A Seafood Experience F 6:00-9:00pm 2/3 Mardi Gras F 6:00-9:00pm 2/10 Not just soup night F 6:00-9:00pm 2/24 Fresh Bread Friday F 6:00-9:00pm 3/3 The World’s Poultry F 6:00-9:00pm 3/10 St. Paddy’s Day F 6:00-9:00pm 3/17 Old/New World Pizza F 6:00-9:00pm 3/24 Appetizer Treats F 6:00-9:00pm 4/7 Ladies Night F 6:00-9:00pm 4/14 Comfort Stews F 6:00-9:00pm 4/21 Summer BBQ F 6:00-9:00pm 5/12

Parent & Child Cooking Classes (MW) Ages 5-12

Bond with your child as you create a meal and leave the prep and clean-up to us. Chef Pina teaches a different recipe each week. Participants see, smell, taste, ask questions about, and learn the background of various food. All long hair should be tied back. Bring a container for leftovers. Price is per couple. MIN/MAX: 3/5 • LOC: Bloomingdale Park District

TYPE DAY TIME DATE

Soups & Bread F 6:30-8:30pm 1/20 Valentine’s Day F 6:30-8:30pm 2/17 St. Paddy’s Day F 6:30-8:30pm 3/31 Italian F 6:30-8:30pm 4/28 Mexican F 6:30-8:30pm 5/26

Kid Cuisine Cooking - Winter Break

and Spring Break Editions (MW) Ages 5-12

Calling all youth interested in learning how to cook, bake and explore the kitchen! Each day we will make three recipes. All supplies are included in the fee. Long hair must be tied up. Please let us know of any food allergies, at the time of registration. Registration deadline is one week prior to the class. MIN/MAX: 6/8 • LOC: Bloomingdale Park District

TYPE DAY TIME DATE

Winter Break Tu/W 10:00am-12:00pm 12/27 & 12/28 Spring Break M/Tu 10:00am-12:00pm 3/27 & 3/28