HOPE-Spring2019

ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION Empowering individuals with disabilities to pursue lifelong learning, leisure and recreation opportunities 763.241.3520 | www.communityed.com Spring 2019 These activities are designed for adults with developmental disabilities (age 18+). Participants in these activities can attend alone or with a staff/assistant they bring along. Participants are asked to register with a staff or family member if personal care assistance is needed. If attending alone, the participant should be able to function independently in a group setting, follow simple directions and communicate their needs. All reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the needs of all participants. Community Education welcomes persons of all abilities to participate in any of the activities we offer. Contact us at least one week in advance if assistance is needed. This includes sign language interpretation. CLASSES EVENTS & OUTINGS c Mar 14 Movin’ and Groovin’ with Friends c Mar 11 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration c Mar 25 Tie Dye T-Shirts c Mar 15 St. Patty’s Day Bingo c Apr 6 Spring Craft c M ar 18 Game Night c Apr 11 Movin’ and Groovin’ with Friends c Apr 1 Bowling Party c Apr 22 Spring Garden Pots c Apr 4 Uno Tournament c May 2 Let’s Cook! Microwave Meals c Apr 12 Bingo Blast c May 4 Canvas Craft: Owl Painting and Pizza c Apr 15 Spring Birthday Celebration c May 6 Mother’s Day Craft c May 9 Dinner and a Movie c May 16 Homemade Bath Salts c May 13 Summer Season Kick off c May 17 Birds and Blooms c May 30 Game Night c May 20 Basketball Games and Prizes LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! www.facebook.com/CommunityEd.HOPE

Welcome to H.O.P.E. Welcome to Spring 2019! Dear H.O.P.E. Participants and Friends, It has been a long cold winter! I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to warmer temperatures, longer days and more sunshine! Spring is a great time to get out and experience all that H.O.P.E. has to offer. This spring there are plenty of your favorite activities and a few new ones too. Create your own Spring Garden Pot, try your hand at painting or get Movin’ and Groovin’ with your friends! Be sure to register early as classes may fill up and to help insure that we don’t cancel a class your were hoping to take. See you soon, Wendy Mitchell,Coordinator Meet... Ashley M. ARTS & CRAFTS 1) What is your favorite TV show? Tie Dye T-Shirts I like to watch the News and sports This is your chance to get a H.O.P.E. logo t-shirt! Add some 2) What is your favorite kind of music? flair to your wardrobe as you create your own tie-dyed t-shirt Christian Music (KTIS 98.5) to wear this spring and summer. Create a pattern using rubber bands, tying, or a line design. Be sure to indicate your shirt size 3) What is your favorite food? when you register. Pasta Salad, Cheese, Pickles Monday Mar 25 | 1 session | 5:30-7:00pm 4) What are your hobbies? Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 Bowling, Basketball and Volleyball #HGFTDYE01P19 Participant Only $15 5) Where do you work? #HGFTDYE01P19 Functional Inc. Participant & Assistant $15 6) What is your favorite H.O.P.E activity? WE GUARANTEE YOUR SATISFACTION Bingo and Crafts WITH OUR COURSES AND ACTIVITIES. 7) How long have you been involved with the H.O.P.E. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact program? A long time the Community Education office at 763-241-3520. 8) What is your favorite summer activity? Going to Music in the Park in Big Lake

H.O.P.E. | Mar-May ARTS & CRAFTS Spring Craft Are you looking forward to spring? Here’s your chance to get together with other adults and make a simple project to give as a gift or decorate for the season. All supplies are included. Saturday Apr 6 | 1 session | 10:00-11:30am Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 #HGFSPRI01P19 Participant Only $9 #HGFSPRI01P19 Participant & Assistant $9 Canvas Craft: Owl Painting and Pizza Spring Garden Pots This will “easely” be your favorite painting class! Create your Use your imagination while learning a new skill! In this two- own version of baby owls on stretched canvas. No need to eat week class, we will create a spring pot that is uniquely yours! before class -- enjoy a pizza dinner with your friends before you start painting! Mondays Apr 22 & 29 | 2 sessions | 6:30-8:00pm Saturday May 4 | 1 session | 10:00-11:30am Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 #HGCGDPT01P19 Participant Only $25 #HGFOWPT01S19 Participant Only $15 #HGCGDPT01P19 #HGFOWPT01S19 Participant & Assistant $15 Participant & Assistant $25 #HGFOWPT01S19 Assistant participating $25 Mother’s Day Craft Homemade Bath Salts Create a special gift for your mother or a special friend. This Feeling stressed? Soothing salts provide relaxation and relieve stress when placed in a warm bath. Make your own bath salts gift will be fun to make to brighten anyone’s day. All supplies and decorate a jar to put them in. Give your finished project as a special gift, or keep to pamper yourself. All supplies are are included. included. Monday May 6 | 1 session | 6:00-7:15pm Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 #HGFMOMS01P19 Participant Only $9 #HGFMOMS01P19 Participant & Assistant $9 Thursday May 16 | 1 session | 6:00-7:00pm Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 #HGFSALT01P19 Participant Only $15 #HGFSALT01P19 Participant & Assistant $15 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! www.facebook.com/CommunityEd.HOPE

H.O.P.E. | Mar-May HEALTHY LIVING ARTS & CRAFTS Movin’ and Groovin’ with Friends Make exercise fun with music! In this 3-session class, you will create your own movements and learn some simple stretching and cardio exercises as you dance to different types of music. Learn how music can be used for motivation, exercise and relaxation. Come ready to have fun with music and dance! Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. Thursdays Mar 14-28 | 3 sessions | 6:30-7:30pm Handke Center Stage Door 5 Birds and Blooms #HHFMVGV01P19 Participant Only $15 #HHFMVGV01P19 Spring is in the air! Use your creativity to make a homemade Participant & Assistant $15 bird feeder and a beautiful flower pot to plant your flowers Thursdays Apr 11-25 | 3 sessions | 6:30-7:30pm Handke Center Stage Door 5 in. Give your creations as gifts or keep them for yourself. All supplies are included. #HHFMVGV02P19 Participant Only $15 #HHFMVGV02P19 Friday May 17 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm Participant & Assistant $15 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 #HGFBIRD01P19 Participant Only $12 Let’s Cook! Microwave Meals #HGFBIRD01P19 Participant & Assistant $12 Learn how to make quick, easy and healthy foods using the microwave! You will get to sample what is made in class and take home a recipe book. TRY THIS! Thursday May 2 | 1 session | 5:00-6:30pm VandenBerge MS Rm 244 Door N #HGCMICR01P19 Participant Only $15 Basketball Games and Prizes #HGCMICR01P19 Participant & Assistant $15 Have fun learning and playing different #HGCMICR01P19 Participant & Assistant basketball games in an afternoon filled (eating) $30 with contests! Try your luck at Around the World, free-throws, Lightning and other games to win great prizes! Monday May 20 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm Cancellation Policy Handke Center Gym Door 5 Registrants must cancel at least 3 business days prior to #HHBBALL01P19 Participant Only $9 the class or event to receive a refund or credit. If the event #HHBBALL01P19 requires purchasing a ticket or supplies, no refund will be Participant & Assistant $9 made unless we can fill the space from our waiting list.

H.O.P.E. | Mar-May EVENTS & OUTINGS St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Wear green and join the fun as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! We will partake in some St. Patty’s Day and Irish history- themed activities while enjoying a green snack. Monday Mar 11 | 1 session | 6:30-8:00pm Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5 #HVPSTPA01P19 Participant Only $9 Uno Tournament #HVPSTPA01P19 Participant & Assistant $14 Did you know that people have been playing Uno since 1971? It’s a fun and easy card game! If you don’t know how to play, St. Patty’s Day Bingo we’ll teach you! Join your friends for a fun and competitive tournament. There will be prizes for the top players and snacks Do you have the luck of the Irish? Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day for everyone! with a rousing night of Bingo! Everyone’s a winner with great prizes and treats. Don’t forget to wear something green! Friday Mar 15 | 1 session | 6:30-8:00pm Thursday Apr 4 | 1 session | 6:30-8:00pm VandenBerge MS Cafeteria Door N Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5 #HVBSPBO01P19 Participant Only $9 #HVGUNOT01P19 Participant Only $9 #HVBSPBO01P19 #HVGUNOT01P19 Participant & Assistant $14 Participant & Assistant $14 Game Night Bingo Blast Game on! Get together with your H.O.P.E. friends as we play Get your friends together and have a blast playing BINGO! Up board and card games such as Uno, SkipBo, Sorry, Jenga, and down or across, four corners or blackout … what’s your Yahtze, Memory and more! We will take a break during the favorite way to win? Everyone’s a winner with great prizes and evening to enjoy refreshments in the company of good friends. treats during this evening of fun! Monday Mar 18 | 1 session | 6:30-8:00pm Friday Apr 12 | 1 session | 6:30-8:00pm Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 VandenBerge MS VM Cafeteria Door N #HVGNITE01P19 Participant Only $9 #HVBBLST01P19 Participant Only $9 #HVBBLST01P19 #HVGNITE01P19 Participant & Assistant $14 Participant & Assistant $14 Thursday May 30 | 1 session | 6:30-8:00pm Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 #HVHNITE02P19 Participant Only $9 WEATHER CANCELLATIONS Follow our Twitter Feed @CE728ALERT #HVHNITE02P19 Participant & Assistant $14 or check online at www.728communityed.com for possible weather related cancellations and other program updates.

H.O.P.E. | Mar-May EVENTS & OUTINGS Spring Birthday Celebration Live every day like it’s your birthday! Join your H.O.P.E. friends to celebrate and honor those who have spring birthdays. We will have birthday cupcakes and ice cream, and play a variety of games and activities. Bring your best singing voice for a Happy Birthday sing-along! No gifts necessary. Monday Apr 15 | 1 session | 6:30-8:00pm Bowling Party Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 Bowling, arcade games, pizza and pop -- what a great way to #HVRSBIR01P19 Participant Only $9 spend your evening! We will bowl two games, enjoy pizza and #HVRSBIR01P19 Participant & Assistant $14 pop, and finish our evening with arcade games. Shoe and ball rental are included in your fee, but bring money for arcade games. Summer Season Kick Off Monday Apr 1 | 1 session | 6:00-8:00pm Zimmerman Bowl Zimmerman Join us to get the summer H.O.P.E. flyer hot off the press! We #HHWBOWL01P19 Participant Only $19 will be unveiling upcoming classes and outings as we enjoy a #HHWBOWL01P19 Participant & Assistant $34 night of free Bingo, prizes and treats! This is a free event, but please register or RSVP by calling (763) 241-3520. Monday May 13 | 1 session | 6:00-8:00pm Dinner and a Movie VandenBerge MS Cafeteria Door N Enjoy an evening out with friends at the Emagine Movie #HVKKOFF01P19 Participant Only $0 #HVKKOFF01P19 Theater in Rogers. We’ll start with pizza, then sit back and Participant & Assistant $0 enjoy the movie. Two slices of pizza, pop and popcorn will be provided; bring money for candy. Thursday May 9 | 1 session | 5:30-8:30pm Emagine Theater Rogers SUMMER SEASON #HRODNMO02P19 Participant Only $19 KICK-OFF #HRODNMO02P19 Participant & Assistant $38 Monday, May 13 | 6:00-8:00pm VandenBerge MS Cafeteria LOCATIONS BINGO - PRIZES - TREATS - FREE! • Emagine Theater, 13692 Rogers Dr, Rogers Get the Summer flyer hot off the press! • Handke Center,1170 Main Street, Elk River • VandenBerge Middle School, 948 Proctor Avenue, Elk RSVP online or call 763.241.3520 River • Zimmerman Bowl, 25920 Gateway Drive, Zimmerman

H.O.P.E. | CALENDAR March 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Movin’ and St. Patty’s Day 17 18 19 Groovin’ Bingo Game Night 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Movin’ and Tie Dye T-Shirts Groovin’ 31 27 28 29 30 Movin’ and Groovin’ April 2019 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 2 3 5 6 1 4 Spring Craft Bowling Party 9 10 Uno Tournament 13 78 17 11 12 Movin’ and Bingo Blast 20 14 15 16 24 Groovin’ Spring Birthday 19 27 Celebration 18 Movin’ and 26 21 22 23 Groovin’ Spring Garden Pots 25 Movin’ and 28 29 30 Groovin’ Spring Garden Pots

H.O.P.E. | CALENDAR May 2019 Wednesday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday 1 Thursday Friday 3 4 8 2 Owl Painting and Let’s Cook! Pizza 15 Microwave Meals 567 22 9 10 11 Mother’s Day Dinner and a Craft Movie 12 13 14 16 17 18 Summer Season Homemade Bath Birds and Blooms Kick off Salts 19 20 21 23 24 25 Basketball Games and Prizes 29 30 31 Game Night 26 27 28 Looking for more ways to get or stay active this Open Gym | gr 9-adult spring? Check out these Community Education- sponsored activities that are open to everyone. Open gym is a supervised recreation time for individuals to work on Please note--there is no scheduled H.O.P.E. staff for their skills in various sports, get a great workout and socialize with these activities. Family rate can be applied to group others who share an interest in athletics. Changes may be made to living situations for up to six people. the schedule, so always check before coming. Open Gym is offered in partnership with Rogers Parks & Recreation and the City of Open Swim | all ages Zimmerman. Grab your family and friends and head to the pool for some water Pay at the door: fun! Play games, practice swim skills, or just splash around. Open Adult: $5/day, $40/10-day pass or $75/20-day pass swim is lifeguard-supervised for all ages. Groups of 10+, please call Family: $12/day, $79/10-day pass or $150/20-day pass ahead: (763) 241-3520 weekdays only. Wednesdays Oct 3-May 15* | 7:00-9:00pm | Rogers HS Pay at Door: $5/person; $15/family (max 6 w/adult in water) Sundays Sep 30-May 12* | 4:00-6:00pm | Rogers MS Sundays Jan 6-May 12* | 12:00-2:00pm Sundays Sep 30-May 12* | 4:00-6:00pm | Zimmerman HS VandenBerge MS Pool Door M Wednesdays Oct 3-May 15* | 8:30-10:00pm | Zimmerman HS *Not meeting Mar 3 & 31, Apr 21 *Not meeting Apr 21

H.O.P.E. 763-241-3520 www.728communityed.com Participant LAST NAME______________________________ FIRST NAME__________________________________ Home address_____________________________________ City/Zip_______________________________________ Home phone_______________________________________ Daytime phone_________________________________ Contact person____________________________________ Staff/Family Member attending:________________________ (NOTE: There may be different fees for assistants.) Any special needs?__________________________________________________________________________________ WAIVER FORM -- must be signed by parent or guardian and submitted with registration I, as the parent or guardian, hereby certify that the participant specified herein is in satisfactory condition to be participating in the activity for which he/she is registered. I understand that there are inherent risks associated with these activities and that not all risks can be prevented. If I am unsure of the content of the program that I have selected, I will inquire for further information from Community Education prior to participation. If I am unsure of the participant’s ability to participate, I will seek the advice of a physician or qualified medical professional prior to allowing him/her to participate. I understand that if attending alone, the participant is able to function independently in a group setting, follow simple directions, and communicate his/her needs. If personal care assistance is needed, I will arrange for assistance in advance. I understand that the District cannot be held responsible for unforeseen circumstances or events that may occur during the activity time. I agree that the ISD 728 Community Education staff will use their best judgment and training in providing a safe experience for all of the participants. I understand that if emergency medical treatment is determined to be necessary by the staff and I am unable to be contacted, the staff will proceed with securing such emergency care, including hospitalization, as may be deemed necessary under the circumstances. I, the undersigned, am the parent or guardian of the above named participant. I give him/her permission to participate in the activities I have selected, sponsored by District 728 Community Education. I assume full responsibility for myself and my son/ daughter for any accidents, risks and hazards incidental to such participation, including transportation to and from said program and/or if I am transporting myself and/or the participant(s) to off-site activities. ISD 728 Community Education and its agents, volunteers, organizers and supervisors shall in no way be liable to me, my son/daughter, the executor or administrator for any damages or redress in any form for any injury caused or sustained by my son/ daughter except for willful negligence. I hereby release, absolve, and agree to hold harmless District 728 Community Education and its agents, volunteers, organizers and supervisors from any liability from any accident or injury to my son/daughter while participating in such activity. Name___________________________________Signature____________________________Date___________________ Please select your age range: Under Age 25 Age 25 and Over To Register: 1. Please complete and sign waiver above. 2. On the back side of this form indicate classes/outings you plan to attend. 3. Attach payment or complete credit card information. 4. Submit register: In person or mail to: H.O.P.E., 1170 Main Street, Elk River, MN 55330 Charge by Phone:  763-241-3520 Charge by Fax: 763-241-3521 Charge Online: www.728communityed.com _ Registration form on back

REGISTRATION FORM - PLEASE INDICATE WHICH CLASSES AND OUTINGS YOU WILL BE ATTENDING. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO INDICATE IF THERE WILL BE AN ASSISTANT ATTENDING OR PARTICIPATING/EATING. Class Date Class Name Participant Participant Participant & Assistant Fee Only & Assistant Participating/Eating Mar 11 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Mar 14 Movin’ and Groovin’ with Friends Mar 15 St. Patty’s Day Bingo Mar 18 Game Night Mar 25 Tie Dye T-Shirts Apr 1 Bowling Party Apr 4 Uno Tournament Apr 6 Spring Craft Apr 11 Movin’ and Groovin’ with Friends Apr 12 Bingo Blast Apr 15 Spring Birthday Celebration Apr 22 Spring Garden Pots May 2 Let’s Cook! Microwave Meals May 4 Canvas Craft: Owl Painting and Pizza May 6 Mother’s Day Craft May 9 Dinner and a Movie May 13 Summer Season Kick off May 16 Homemade Bath Salts May 17 Birds and Blooms May 20 Basketball Games and Prizes May 30 Game Night Please fill out if Participant and Assistant are paying separately: TOTAL FEES: $____________ Participant Fee: $__________ Paid by: ________________________________ Assistant Fee: $__________ Paid by: ________________________________ Pick up location for OUTINGS:________________________________________________________________________ I do NOT need transportation for the following outings:___________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ PAYMENT METHOD: Cash Check (payable to ISD 728) Visa/MasterCard/Discover/AmEx Credit Card #___________________________________________________________Expires__________CVV________ UCare #_______________________________________________________________ Signature of person authorizing charges_________________________________________________________________