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EAT WELL FOR LESS Wednesday, September 3: 6-9 p.m. Course Number HM3-808-200 Moraine Valley Community College Environmental Institute 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills, IL 60465-0937   The average family of four spends more than $8,000 each year on food and eats out nearly one out of every four meals. Join Laura Bruzas, editor of the Healthy Dining Chicago newsletter and author of 50 Simple Ways to Eat Well for Less, as she shares expert tips and insider secrets on how to eat healthfully in less time and for less money. Required textbook is available from instructor the day of the class for $7.00 or available FREE for HDC subscribers. $40.  http://www.morainevalley.edu/ei  To register, call 708.974.2110. RUN AN ENERGY EFFICIENT KITCHEN Friday, September 5: 6-9 pm Course Number HM3-810-200 Moraine Valley Community College Environmental Institute 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills, IL 60465-0937 Join Laura Bruzas, editor and publisher of Healthy Dining Chicago and author of 50 Simple Ways to Eat Well for Less as she shares need-to-know information for consumers. Learn to better manage your kitchen expenses and save money. Get answers to these questions: Do you know how to shop smart for grocery items and kitchen appliances? Want to learn the insider secrets many plumbers don't want you know? It's your refrigerator/freezer - are you using it properly? Oven, stove, microwave - what's the difference and how to use them to reduce energy costs? Which is the best month to buy a dishwasher? And more... $40. http://www.morainevalley.edu/ei  To register, call 708.974.2110. SMART MOVES FOR TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES TELE-CLASS Sponsored by the Worth Park District Sunday, September 28: 3-4:30 pm $20 residents; $25 non-residents   The U.S. is experiencing the biggest spike in food prices in 17 years. Next to housing, food is the largest household expenditure. So grab that phone and fight back in the comfort of your own home during this popular tele-class led by Laura Bruzas, editor of Healthy Dining Chicago newsletter and author of 50 Simple Ways to Eat Well for Less. Bruzas will share her top expert tips and insider secrets as well as answer your questions. Attendees will leave with a game plan for saving money big time whether eating in, dining out or entertaining! A toll-free call in number will be provided upon registration. To register, call 708.448.7080. SMART MOVES FOR TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES TELE-CLASS Sponsored by the Worth Park District Sunday, October 12: 3–4:30 pm $20 residents; $25 non-residents   The U.S. is experiencing the biggest spike in food prices in 17 years. Next to housing, food is the largest household expenditure. So grab that phone and fight back in the comfort of your own home during this popular tele-class led by Laura Bruzas, editor of Healthy Dining Chicago newsletter and author of 50 Simple Ways to Eat Well for Less. Bruzas will share her top expert tips and insider secrets as well as answer your questions. Attendees will leave with a game plan for saving money big time whether eating in, dining out or entertaining! A toll-free call in number will be provided upon registration. To register, call 708.448.7080. EAT WELL FOR LESS Saturday, November 15: 9 am to Noon Course Number HM3-808-270 Moraine Valley Community College Environmental Institute 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills, IL 60465-0937   The average family of four spends more than $8,000 each year on food and eats out nearly one out of every four meals. Join Laura Bruzas, editor of the Healthy Dining Chicago newsletter and author of 50 Simple Ways to Eat Well for Less, as she shares expert tips and insider secrets on how to eat healthfully in less time and for less money. Required textbook is available from instructor the day of the class for $7.00 or available FREE for HDC subscribers. $40.  http://www.morainevalley.edu/ei  To register, call 708.974.2110. RUN AN ENERGY EFFICIENT KITCHEN Saturday, November 15: 1-3 pm Course Number HM3-810-270 Moraine Valley Community College Environmental Institute 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills, IL 60465-0937 Join Laura Bruzas, editor and publisher of Healthy Dining Chicago and author of 50 Simple Ways to Eat Well for Less as she shares need-to-know information for consumers. Learn to better manage your kitchen expenses and save money. Get answers to these questions: Do you know how to shop smart for grocery items and kitchen appliances? Want to learn the insider secrets many plumbers don't want you know? It's your refrigerator/freezer - are you using it properly? Oven, stove, microwave - what's the difference and how to use them to reduce energy costs? Which is the best month to buy a dishwasher? And more... $40. http://www.morainevalley.edu/ei  To register, call 708.974.2110. EAT WELL FOR LESS Saturday, December 6: 9 am to Noon. Course Number HM3-808-271 Moraine Valley Community College Environmental Institute 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills, IL 60465-0937   The average family of four spends more than $8,000 each year on food and eats out nearly one out of every four meals. Join Laura Bruzas, editor of the Healthy Dining Chicago newsletter and author of 50 Simple Ways to Eat Well for Less, as she shares expert tips and insider secrets on how to eat healthfully in less time and for less money. Required textbook is available from instructor the day of the class for $7.00 or available FREE for HDC subscribers. $40. http://www.morainevalley.edu/ei  To register, call 708.974.2110. RUN AN ENERGY EFFICIENT KITCHEN Saturday, December 6: 1-3 pm Course Number HM3-810-271 Moraine Valley Community College Environmental Institute 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills, IL 60465-0937 Join Laura Bruzas, editor and publisher of Healthy Dining Chicago and author of 50 Simple Ways to Eat Well for Less as she shares need-to-know information for consumers. Learn to better manage your kitchen expenses and save money. Get answers to these questions: Do you know how to shop smart for grocery items and kitchen appliances? Want to learn the insider secrets many plumbers don't want you know? It's your refrigerator/freezer - are you using it properly? Oven, stove, microwave - what's the difference and how to use them to reduce energy costs? Which is the best month to buy a dishwasher? And more... $40. http://www.morainevalley.edu/ei  To register, call 708.974.2110

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Participant comments:
"I think the cooking class/dinner event you recently held (Six Dishes in 90 Minutes) was super. I learned something and the food was excellent. I'm looking forward to future events. Thanks for your time and effort,"
~ Rob Kemp.
 
"Laura, I really enjoyed your class (Six Dishes in 90 Minutes)!  Your tips about what to put/store/keep in the fridge and how long things will last were especially helpful."
~ Pam Duff 

"I'm all aglow with the knowledge you shared with me last night! I am ready to shed a few pounds in a healthy way and the tips you shared will go good with my new knowledge and new resolve. You have really put my head in a good space. I am an avid exerciser and when food and exercise go hand in hand, what a winning combination. Thank you."
~ Yvonne

Laura has taught adult education classes at the Latin School and Francis Parker, received a community grant for developing and delivering a series of wellness workshops, offered healthy cooking classes at Whole Foods Market and Gilda's Club and presented a motivational lecture series on wellness and personal effectiveness for Chicago Public Library patrons. She has done volunteer work for Earth Save Chicago, Go Veggie, and FamilyFarmed.org and served on the Board of Directors for a variety of local organizations including the Society for Human Resource Management and the Human Resources Association of Greater Oak Brook.

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