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table of contents early childhood Featured Class: pages 2-4 NEW! KEYCHAINS WITH FRIENDS ► GRADES 2-8 Early Childhood Family Education Grab your friends and meet us after school to make some key chains! Discovery Learning Preschool These will be perfect for your airpods, school ID, backpack, and, of Little Learners • Parenting course, your keys! We will use polymer clay beads, silicone bubble beads, letter beads, and other charms to create two customized keychains ready to clip onto whatever you choose. youth, Pre K-12 grades 2-5 Monday Mar 6 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 pages 5-13 Twin Lakes Elem Art Rm Door 3 | #YAFAKEY01W23 Monday Mar 20 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 Visual & Performing Arts • Athletics Parker Elem Art Rm Door 3 | #YAFAKEY03W23 Academics • Music • Crescendo Friday Mar 24 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 High School • Aquatics • Little Learners Meadowvale Elem Art Rm Door 7 | #YAFAKEY04W23 Special Interest Tuesday Mar 28 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 Lincoln Elem Art Rm Door 2 | #YAFAKEY05W23 adult grades 6-8 Wednesday Apr 26 | 1 session | 3:30-4:30pm | $19 pages 14-29 VandenBerge MS Art Rm Door N | #YAFDKEY02P23 Fitness • Trips • Arts • General Interest Hobby • Finance • Health & Safety Parenting • Technology • Adult Basic Education • GED • English as a Second Language registration page 30 our mission View the Winter-Spring brochure online at www.728communityed.com or pick one up To build community through citizen involvement and lifelong learning while at your local school or business. educating, inspiring and empowering ALL of our learners across ISD 728. 12 FWainll t2e0r-1S5pri•ngRe2g02is3te•r oRneligniesteart ownwliwne.7a28t cwowmwm.7u2n8ictyoemdm.cuonmitye•d.7c6o3m-241•-3756230-241-3520
early childhood ł BIRTH TO THREE ► AGE BIRTH-36 MONTHS ł TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS ► AGE 12 MONTHS-KINDERGARTEN ENTRY Enjoy time with your child and be creative, engage in active play, and share in circle time activities. Parenting time will be in the child's Children learn from one another as they play and interact. Join us in a classroom in a non-separating atmosphere. This class is free for growth opportunity for children to develop social, emotional, physical children under 12 months (select waived fee when registering.) and cognitive skills in a mixed-age group setting. Parents will discuss ways to support developmental milestones, ways to make learning fun Mondays Jan 9-May 15* | 15 sessions | 4:30-5:45pm | $105 and discipline techniques. This is a separating class. Handke Center Room 1 Door 6 | #EEBIRTH08W23 *Not meeting Jan 16, Feb 20, Apr 3, 10 Tuesdays Jan 10-May 16* | 17 sessions | 10:30am-12:00pm | $119 Handke Center Room 10 Door 6 | #EETODDL02W23 Tuesdays Jan 10-May 16* | 17 sessions | 9:00-10:15am | $119 *Not meeting Apr 4, 11 Handke Center Room 1 Door 6 | #EEBIRTH06W23 *Not meeting Apr 4, 11 ł TWOS ► AGE 24-36 MONTHS Thursdays Jan 12-May 18* | 16 sessions | 9:00-10:15am | $112 Two-year-olds are growing at high speed! They require guidance and Handke Center Room 1 Door 6 | #EEBIRTH07W23 limits as they set out to try new things in their world. Our classrooms *Not meeting Feb 2, Apr 6, 13 are set up to allow children to engage all of their senses as they sing, dance, create, build, problem-solve, communicate and socialize. ł ONES ► AGE 12-24 MONTHS Children gain confidence, trust and independence as their parents separate for their facilitator-led parent education that focuses on Come join us in our creative learning environment designed for curious, child development, parenting and parent-child relationships. This is a busy, on-the-go toddlers. Engage with other parents and a parent separating class. educator exploring toddler development, ways to expand learning at home, and encouraging language development. This is a non- Wednesdays Jan 11-May 17* | 17 sessions | 10:30am-12:00pm | $119 separating class. New families may join any time as space permits. Handke Center Room 10 Door 6 | #EEFTWOS01W23 *Not meeting Apr 5, 12 Mondays Jan 9-May 15* | 15 sessions | 9:00-10:15am | $105 Handke Center Room 1 Door 6 | #EETONES02W23 MłO TNHTRHESE-KSI,NFDOEURRGSA,RFTIVEENSE►NTRAYGE 36 *Not meeting Jan 16, Feb 20, Apr 3, 10 This is a time of investigating and experimenting for your child. Explore Wednesdays Jan 11-May 17* | 17 sessions | 9:00-10:15am | $119 with your preschool-age child and discover the world of math, literacy and Handke Center Room 1 Door 6 | #EETONES01W23 social play. Parents will discuss topics focused on Kindergarten preparation *Not meeting Apr 5, 12 as well as topics selected by the group. This is a separating class. PARTICIPANT CHILDCARE Thursdays Jan 12-May 18* | 16 sessions | 10:30am-12:00pm | $112 Handke Center Room 10 Door 6 | #EEPTHRE01W23 EdVenture Club-Program Participant Care is available *Not meeting Feb 2, Apr 6, 13 for classes that have this icon next to the title; Visit www.isd728.ce.eleyo.com for fees and details on how to register for childcare. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter-Spring 2023 2
early childhood DISCOVERY LEARNING EDVENTURE CLUB-DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL ► AGES 3-5 CHILDCARE FOR 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR Discover a place where children can explore, Community Education offers childcare services to extend your child’s learn, laugh and grow! Discovery Learning experience with Discovery Learning Preschool. Childcare is available for all Preschool, offered through ISD 728 Early Discovery Learning sites before and after your child’s preschool class. For Childhood Family Education, is a highly the 2022-2023 school year, your child must be age 3 by Sep 1, 2022 and recognized and sought-after program they must be participating in the Discovery Learning Preschool Program. with a 4-star rating from Parent Aware, an independent nonprofit organization of Minnesota business and community When registering for childcare, you choose the times that work best leaders using private sector strategies to improve school readiness. A for your schedule. Registration is due on Monday the week prior to 4-star rating is an indicator a program is using the practices that best attendance. This program is eligible for county assistance. prepare children for kindergarten. With over 25 years of successful extended day childcare experience, Discovery Learning Preschool offers professionally trained, caring we provide a quality program that complements the Discovery Learning teachers, customized preschool experiences for your child in a safe program curriculum. Students will be escorted between our childcare and fun environment and, as part of the school district, the program program and the Discovery Learning classroom by our staff. Snacks will has access to the district’s resources. Conveniently offered in Elk River, be provided in the morning and afternoon. Students will need to bring a Otsego, Rogers and Zimmerman with a variety of daytime programming, lunch if they are attending during lunch or the full day. Discovery Learning Preschool is sure to fit your child’s needs. HOW TO REGISTER REGISTER FOR THE 2022-2023 (CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR) DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL CLASSES To register for before and/or after preschool childcare, please use this link to set up an account that will allow you to register: www.isd728. If you are interested in applying for Discovery Learning Preschool org/EdVClub-Registration. If you have additional questions about the 2022-2023, please contact the ECFE office at 763-241-3524. A $49 EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare Program, please contact non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration (or will be waived the EdVenture Club office at 763-241-3544. if requesting fee assistance). You will need to provide family and child information, emergency contact information, medical info (allergies, DISCOVERY LEARNING EDVENTURE CLUB asthma, etc.) and Early Childhood Screening information when registering. DAILY RATES 2022-2023 If you need more information, or would like to visit one of our classrooms to meet a Parent Educator or preschool staff member, contact the ECFE 7:00-9:15am or 3:15-5:30pm $12 office at 763-241-3524. 7:00am-1:15pm or 11:15am-5:30pm $25 The 2023-2024 (next school year) Discovery Learning Preschool brochure 7:00-9:15am and 11:15am-5:30pm $32 will be mailed to ISD 728 residents with 7:00am-1:15pm and 3:15-5:30pm $32 children age 3-4 in January 2023. 7:00am-5:30pm (non-school days) $44 Please note: All EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Wrap-around childcare sites may have a designated maximum registration. Once that maximum registration number is reached, registration will be closed to new families; families interested in registering will be added to a waiting list in the order of receipt and will be contacted as space becomes available. 3 Winter-Spring 2023 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520
early childhood STEAM ► AGE 12 MONTHS-KINDERGARTEN ENTRY STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. This unique class helps children build science-related knowledge and offers creative ways for your children to express themselves. This is a non-separating class for you and your child to build connections and learning skills through the world of STEAM! Circle time is included. Tuesdays Mar 7-May 16* | 9 sessions | 2:30-3:30pm | $63 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | #EEPST3601P23 *Not meeting Apr 4, 11 BIG... BUILDING BETTER BEHAVIORS FOR \"ECFE ON WHEELS” HOME VISITS SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, CHILDCARE AND AT HOME » This program features visits to your home, or one-to-one visits at » BIG is an intervention and prevention program for preschoolers the ECFE center. who are at risk of losing their childcare or preschool placement because of negative behaviors. » Visits provide ideas for creative, fun, age-appropriate activities, as well as time to discuss children, family, ideas on child » BIG works with parents, teachers and childcare providers to build development, parenting and community resources. positive behavior skills. » Call the ECFE office at 763-241-3524 for more information. » BIG is a Behavior Intervention Group including educators, » There is no fee for home visits emotional health professionals and specialists to coordinate expertise and resources for success. -GKRIANTDEEFRUGLAFROTRENGRENANTRDYPAWR/EGNRTASN!D►PARAGEENT2(S) » For more information call the ECFE office at 763-241-3524. This class is designed especially for preschoolers and their important » BIG is funded by ISD 728 Family and Children's Collaborative, a grandparents! Spend time together creating simple arts and crafts projects as we celebrate the important role grandparents play in the part of Wright County Family Service. lives of their grandchildren! There is no cost for grandparents. YOUNG PARENT PROGRAM FOR PREGNANT OR Snowman-themed Craft PARENTING TEENS Saturday Jan 21 | 1 session | 10:00-11:00am $15 One Child; $25 Two Children; $35 Three Children » This program provides pregnant or parenting teens with Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YEAGFGP01W23 information about pregnancy, birth, parenting and community resources. Valentine’s Day-themed Craft Saturday Feb 4 | 1 session | 10:00-11:00am » It is open to ISD 728 students and area residents who may not be $15 One Child; $25 Two Children; $35 Three Children in school. Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YEAGFGP02W23 » For information or to register, contact ECFE at 763-241-3524, your St. Patrick’s Day-themed Craft school counselor, school nurse or Ivan Sand Community High Saturday Mar 11 | 1 session | 10:00-11:00am School. $15 One Child; $25 Two Children; $35 Three Children Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YEAGFGP03W23 » Home visits are also available. » This program is co-sponsored by ISD 728, Ivan Sand Community High School and ECFE; special events funding provided by Three Rivers Community Foundation. » Classes are held at the Handke Center and are on-going during the school year. » Classes are free. FEES TO0 EXPENSIVE? Rain-themed Craft Saturday Apr 29 | 1 session | 10:00-11:00am If you can't participate in a class due to the cost, $15 One Child; $25 Two Children; $35 Three Children please call our office at 763.241.3524. We can Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YEAGFGP01P23 arrange to reduce or even waive the fee! Spring Craft Saturday May 6 | 1 session | 10:00-11:00am $15 One Child; $25 Two Children; $35 Three Children Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YEAGFGP02P23 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter-Spring 2023 4
youth MY LITTLE HORSE CAMP ► AGE 2-5 W/PARENT DANCE: BALLET & TAP ► AGE 3-8 Campers will get to ride a real horse, meet and learn about the different Explore fundamental classic ballet and tap movement skills in an horses at Boulder Pointe and learn how to groom the horses -- all with atmosphere of discovery and fun. Develop confidence, coordination, a focus on safety! In addition, campers will create an art project and musicality and classroom etiquette through simple imaginative have an opportunity to make horse treats to feed their new four-legged exercises, creative routines and dance terminology. Classes are planned friends! Class fee includes parent and child, and parent/guardian is per age group and increase in skill work at each level. expected to remain with their camper during the entire duration of the camp. Proper attire includes sneakers or boots (closed toe and heel), long pants and layers depending on weather. Bring a water bottle. ASTM/SEI certified helmets provided. Camps are held rain or shine. Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center is located at 6612 189th Lane NW in Nowthen. Please complete the waiver form prior to the class on the Boulder Point website at https://www.horseridingrocks.com/waivers. Saturday Feb 11 | 1 session | 12:00-2:00pm | $64 Child + One Adult Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | #YGHLITT02W23 Saturday Mar 11 | 1 session | 12:00-2:00pm | $64 Child + One Adult Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | #YGHLITT03W23 Saturday May 13 | 1 session | 12:00-2:00pm | $64 Child + One Adult Level 1 | age 3-5 Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | #YGHLITT01P23 Mondays Mar 13-May 22* | 10 sessions | 5:15-5:55pm | $69 Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Miller | #YADDBTA01W23 NEW! XOXO SNOW GLOBE ► AGE 4-9 *Not meeting Apr 3 Be mine, Valentine! Create a sweet Valentine's Day-themed snow globe Level 2 | age 5-6 using glitter, Model Magic, and much more. Keep your globe for yourself, Mondays Mar 13-May 22* | 10 sessions | 6:00-6:40pm | $69 or give it as the perfect Valentine's Day present to someone very special. Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Miller | #YADDBTB01W23 Please bring a nut-free snack and a beverage. *Not meeting Apr 3 Saturday Feb 11 | 1 session | 1:00-4:00pm | $45 Level 3 | age 7-8 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Kidcreate Staff | #YACXOXO01W23 Mondays Mar 13-May 22* | 10 sessions | 6:45-7:25pm | $69 Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Miller | #YADDBTC01W23 DANCE: TWINKLE TOES BALLET AND TAP *Not meeting Apr 3 ► AGE 2-3 W/PARENT NEW! APRIL FOOL'S DAY ► AGE 4-9 Bond with your little one as we explore fundamental classic ballet and tap movement skills in an atmosphere of discovery and fun. We will We'll get simply silly as we celebrate April Fool's Day by creating some focus on dance, movement and balance while teaching peer interaction, unbelievably hilarious craft pranks. Please pack a nut-free snack and a the dynamics of being in a group, taking turns and other important life beverage for your student. skills. Our instructor will keep the music and curriculum moving, while parents take an active role in encouraging, supporting and guiding their Saturday Apr 1 | 1 session | 9:00am-12:00pm | $45 little dancer. Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Kidcreate Staff | #YAFSILY01P23 Mondays Mar 20-May 15* | 8 sessions | 4:30-5:00pm | $45 NEW! SPRING CRAFT PARTY ► AGE 4-9 Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Miller | #YADTOEA01P23 *Not meeting Apr 3 What's the best part about Spring? The candy, of course! We'll create a beautiful springtime scene made out of tons of \"sweet\" art supplies including frosting, jelly beans, and marshmallow Peeps! Please pack a nut-free snack and a beverage for your student. Saturday Apr 1 | 1 session | 1:00-4:00pm | $45 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Kidcreate Staff | #YAFSPTY01P23 5 Winter-Spring 2023 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520
youth CERAMICS: CLAY EXPLORATION ► GRADES K-8 Get the feel of working with clay! Experiment with a variety of methods including hand building, coil, slab, and wheel throwing - techniques that guarantee success for every level of artist. Complete your design using one of many glazing options for the finishing touch. Projects can be functional, sculptural or decorative. Wear old clothing to class. Projects will be fired and available for pick-up one week after the last class. grades K-4 Mondays Mar 13-May 22* | 10 sessions | 4:30-5:30pm | $85 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #YACCLYA01W23 *Not meeting Apr 3 grades 4-8 NEW! ROBLOX ART ► AGE 5-12 Mondays Mar 13-May 22* | 10 sessions | 5:45-6:45pm | $85 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #YACCLYB01W23 Calling all Robloxians! Step out of the virtual world and into coolest art *Not meeting Apr 3 class ever! We'll create with clay, paint, and more as we sculpt a classic Roblox Noob. Whether you're a hardcore gamer or more of a Noob, this is CLAY SAMPLER: POTTERY FOR YOUTH ► AGE 8-14 the perfect class for you. Please bring a nut-free snack and a beverage. Get your hands dirty and your creative juices flowing! This 3-week Saturday Feb 11 | 1 session | 9:00am-12:00pm | $45 wheel-throwing workshop will introduce you to the basics of creating Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Kidcreate Staff | #YAFRBLX01W23 pottery on the wheel. With thorough direction from our instructor, you'll discover the excitement of watching your piece develop at your PRAIRIE FIRE THEATER: ROBIN HOOD ► AGE 7-16 fingertips! Pieces will be glazed and fired with your choice of colors. Tear down Sherwood Forest to build a mall? Not if the merry band and Thursdays Feb 9-23 | 3 sessions | 4:30-5:30pm | $55 other forest citizens have a say! Complete with Fairies and Gnomes, Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #YACPTRY02W23 Prairie Fire's version of this old tale features the Sheriff of Nottingham as a man ahead of his time -- way ahead -- eight centuries ahead, in fact. Thursdays Mar 9-23 | 3 sessions | 4:30-5:30pm | $55 He is a visionary, and in his vision he sees the trees of Sherwood Forest Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #YACPTRY03W23 gone, and in their place stand \"Sherwood Theme Park\" and \"The Mall of Nottingham.\" In his way stands the environmentally conscious outlaw Thursdays Apr 13-27 | 3 sessions | 4:30-5:30pm | $55 Robin Hood. Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #YACPTRY01P23 Mon-Sat Apr 10-15* | 4:30-8:45pm | $79 Thursdays May 11-25 | 3 sessions | 4:30-5:30pm | $55 Elk River HS Little Theater Door H | Prairie Fire Theater Staff | #YATPFRH01P23 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #YACPTRY02P23 Auditions View the Winter-Spring Monday Apr 10 | 4:30-6:30pm* brochure online at *Parents should plan to stay until 5pm for program information. *Some cast members will stay until 8:30pm for rehearsal. www.728communityed.com *No refunds if participant auditions, receives a part and then withdraws. or pick one up at your local school or business. Rehearsals: Tue-Thu Apr 11-13 | 4:30-8:45pm* *There is a break during rehearsal for dinner; please pack a meal each day. Performances*: Friday Apr 14 | 7:30pm Saturday Apr 15 | 11:00am *A third show may be added depending on the number of participants. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter-Spring 2023 6
youth EDVENTURE CLUB ►TUESDAY APR 4 | FRAME IT UP! NON-SCHOOL DAYS Discover new and fun ways to make picture frames to display your SAFE CONVENIENT FUN AFFORDABLE Non-school days are offered on days that favorite artwork. Let’s get together and discover cool ways to frame it up! school is not in session due to time off for holidays or staff development. Fun enrichment ►WEDNESDAY APR 5 | GEL PEN ART activities are offered. Students are divided by grade levels for the planned activities, Gel pens are an awesome tool to express yourself while having fun. including art or science topics, physical Join us as we experiment with creating our own designs and coloring education, games, academic-related activities those already completed. and more. Students should bring a bag ►THURSDAY APR 6 | EIFFEL TOWER lunch and beverage and wear appropriate clothing for planned activities. Activities are held 9:00am-3:00pm, with the sites open 6:00am-6:00pm. In Did you know the Eiffel Tower is considered a symbol? Discover why, the event of low or high enrollment, sites may be combined or additional when it was built, its significance to the French, and more. sites opened. EdVenture Club offers a discounted rate for additional siblings for Non-School Days care. This discount will be applied by the REGISTRATION office at the time of invoicing. Secure your child's spot TODAY! Register online for Non-School Days ►FRIDAY JAN 27 | HEARTY ANIMALS Childcare at www.isd728.org/EdVClub-Registration. Hearts are my favorite shape! Let’s see what animals we can make with this wonderful shape. Fee: 6:00am-6:00pm | $48/first child; 10% discount for additional child(ren) in family ►THURSDAY FEB 2 | PANDA BEARS NON-SCHOOL What’s black and white and adorable? Panda bears, of course! Let’s DAY LOCATIONS learn interesting facts about the giant panda bear as well as create panda bear-themed crafts. ELK RIVER, grades K-5 ►FRIDAY FEB 3 | GEOMETRIC ART Meadowvale Elementary Parker Elementary Let your imagination run wild and the creativity flow as we take basic shapes and turn them into artwork. Twin Lakes Elementary ►MONDAY FEB 20 | WHO’S HIBERNATING? OTSEGO, grades K-5 During hibernation, an animal's body temperature, heart rate, breathing, Otsego Elementary and other metabolic activities slow down significantly in order to conserve Prairie View Elementary energy. Let's spend some time looking at which animals are hibernating. ROGERS, grades K-5 ►FRIDAY MAR 10 | READER’S THEATER, “THE HUNGRY CATERPILLAR” Rogers Elementary Reader’s Theater is a great way to read aloud in a fun and stress-free Hassan Elementary way. We will also create simple props to enhance our story telling. ZIMMERMAN, grades K-5 ►MONDAY APR 3 | SILLY SEAHORSES Zimmerman Elementary Is a seahorse really a horse? Let’s dive deep in the ocean as we find out where they live, what they look like and more. BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE 2022-2023 Please note that EdVenture Club Before/After School Childcare program is full for the 2022-2023 school year. 7 Winter-Spring 2023 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520
youth ¡VAMOS CON LA MUSICA! ► GRADES K-5 Discover the magic of SPANISH! In this live virtual adventure, you'll learn music- and school-related vocabulary and helpful conversational Spanish. We'll use songs and games as we delve into the fascinating culture of Argentina! Each week will be packed full of useful Spanish. Get a language head start today! An email with online meeting information and link will be sent prior to class. Wednesdays Feb 15-Apr 5 | 8 sessions | 4:15-5:00pm | $155 Online | Futura Language Professionals | #YTUFTUB01W23 Thursdays Feb 16-Apr 6 | 8 sessions | 4:15-5:00pm | $155 NEW! ELEVATED GRILLED CHEESE ► GRADES 3-5 Online | Futura Language Professionals | #YTUFTUB02W23 Are you ready to up your grilled cheese game? We will make three CHESS CLUB ► GRADES K-8 different types of grilled cheese sandwiches, none of which contain just cheese and bread. Take these recipes and your new-found skills with Amaze your friends and impress your opponents! Increase your IQ while you to make a perfect after-school snack or weekend munchie at home! having fun playing chess and competing for prizes. Learn from Twin Cities Chess Club instructors who have years of teaching experience. Tuesday May 23 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $25 This is an excellent opportunity to develop or build your chess skills. Salk MS FACS Rm Door S | #YGUELGC04P23 Saturdays Mar 18-May 13* | 8 sessions | 10:00-11:00am | $99 Wednesday May 31 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $25 Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Rybakova | #YGCCHS102W23 VandenBerge MS Rm 244 Door N | #YGUELGC05P23 *Not meeting Apr 8 JUST FOR KIDS! ► AGE 5-10 BABYSITTER TRAINING ► AGE 11+ No parents allowed! These kids-only events are perfect for parents who Are you new to babysitting or looking for ways to polish up your skills? want to enjoy a night on their own. Students will have a fun evening with our Gain the knowledge every prepared babysitter should have. Develop trained staff playing games in the gym, creating crafts based on the night's safe, fun and educational activities while focusing on preventing theme, and having a snack. Please note any food allergies when registering. accidents, learning to care for children of various ages, and taking care of yourself. Please bring a bag lunch. Parents are encouraged to Dinosaurs participate in the last 15 minutes of this class. Thursday Feb 23 | 1 session | 6:30-8:30pm | $29 Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5 | #YGKJKID02W23 Saturday Jan 28 | 1 session | 10:15am-3:15pm | $59 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YHBBBST01W23 Geometric Thursday Mar 23 | 1 session | 6:30-8:30pm | $29 Saturday Feb 25 | 1 session | 10:15am-3:15pm | $59 Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5 | #YGKJKID03W23 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YHBBBST02W23 Solar System Saturday Mar 25 | 1 session | 10:15am-3:15pm | $59 Thursday Apr 13 | 1 session | 6:30-8:30pm | $29 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YHBBBST03W23 Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5 | #YGKJKID01P23 Saturday Apr 22 | 1 session | 10:15am-3:15pm | $59 Fruit Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YHBBBST01P23 Thursday May 11 | 1 session | 6:30-8:30pm | $29 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YGKJKID02P23 Saturday May 20 | 1 session | 10:15am-3:15pm | $59 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | #YHBBBST02P23 PERFECT PAIRINGS! Make it a family night out! These classes are held at the same 8 time & location as 'Watercolor Painting' and 'Portrait Drawing' classes for adults. See page 21 for class details. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter-Spring 2023
youth HOME ALONE ► AGE 8+ NEW! NATIONAL POPCORN DAY ► GRADES K-5 Is your child ready to be left home alone? It's a parent's responsibility to Let's get corny for National Popcorn Day! Celebrate this fun day by make sure children are prepared for emergency situations such as severe making four different types of popcorn seasonings and decorating your weather, injuries, strangers at the door, etc. This class will spend time asking own popcorn bucket. Take the recipes home to enjoy again and again! \"what if\" questions, coming up with ideas for activities to avoid boredom, and discussing things all home-alone children should be aware of. Thursday Jan 19 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 Lincoln Elem Lounge Door 2 | #YGUANPD01W23 Saturday Jan 28 | 1 session | 8:00-10:00am | $29 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YHHASHA01W23 NEW! SNOWBALL FIGHT! ► GRADES K-4 Saturday Feb 25 | 1 session | 8:00-10:00am | $29 Are the temps too cold outside? Join us in the warmth while we recreate Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YHHASHA02W23 one of the OG forms of fun -- the snowball! You will make a set of yarn snowballs and store them in a festive bin to take home. The best part? Saturday Mar 25 | 1 session | 8:00-10:00am | $29 No melting means unlimited rounds of snowball fights all year long! Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YHHASHA03W23 Thursday Jan 26 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 Saturday Apr 22 | 1 session | 8:00-10:00am | $29 Parker Elem Art Rm Door 3 | #YAFSBFI06W23 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YHHASHA01P23 NEW! AMAZING AUTHORS ► GRADES 3-5 Saturday May 20 | 1 session | 8:00-10:00am | $29 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | #YHHASHA02P23 Do you have a knack for entertaining others with your stories? Get them down on paper! In this series, you will go through the writing process KARATE ► AGE 4-11 and professionally publish your book. In the last class, we will celebrate being amazing authors! Karate is a great way for students to increase their sense of responsibility, build self-esteem and decrease their willingness to take Mon/Wed Jan 23, 25, 30, Feb 6, 8, 13, 15, Mar 20 | 8 sessions foolish risks. Choose martial arts to supplement your student's education 4:15-5:15pm | $115 and see how they benefit. Meadowvale Elem Media Door 7 | #YGEAUTH01W23 age 4-6 YOUTH VALENTINE COOKIE DECORATING Tue/Thu Feb 7-16 | 4 sessions | 6:00-6:30pm | $39 ► GRADES K-4 Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5 | Cornelius | #YMKKT4602W23 Have a fun afternoon with your friends decorating some Valentine's Day Tue/Thu Mar 7-16 | 4 sessions | 6:00-6:30pm | $39 cookies! We'll do some fun activities while the cookies are drying, and Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5 | Cornelius | #YMKKT4603W23 you'll get to take your beautiful creations home to share with your family. Tue/Thu May 9-18 | 4 sessions | 6:00-6:30pm | $39 Tuesday Feb 7 | 1 session | 4:15-5:45pm | $29 Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5 | Cornelius | #YMKKT4604W23 Twin Lakes Elem Lounge Door 3 | Bzdok | #YGUVTNB01W23 age 7-11 AFTERSCHOOL CLASSES Tue/Thu Feb 7-16 | 4 sessions | 6:35-7:05pm | $39 Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5 | Cornelius | #YMKKT7102W23 Are you looking for something that your student can do right after school? Tue/Thu Mar 7-16 | 4 sessions | 6:35-7:05pm | $39 Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5 | Cornelius | #YMKKT7103W23 We have a variety of classes and activities they can attend with their friends, be supervised, and have FUN! Tue/Thu May 9-18 | 4 sessions | 6:35-7:05pm | $39 Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5 | Cornelius | #YMKKT7104P23 PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Please send permission to school letting staff know that your student will be staying after for a CE activity. PICK-UP: All students are to be picked up immediately following the end of class from EdVenture Club. Afterschool classes can be found on pages 9-11. 9 Winter-Spring 2023 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520
youth NEW! VALENTINE GNOMIES ► GRADES K-4 Get your gnomies together for some after-school fun! We'll get festive for Valentine's, Galentine's, or Palentine's Day while we create an adorable gnome out of a sock. No sewing is required! Tuesday Feb 7 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $15 Lincoln Elem Art Rm Door 2 | #YAFVLTN02W23 Thursday Feb 9 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $15 NEW! ROCK CACTI ► GRADES 3-5 Parker Elem Art Rm Door 3 | #YAFVLTN04W23 Don't have a green thumb? This craft is perfect for you! Add some \"life\" to your NEW! SUPER BOWL SNACKS ► GRADES 2-5 room with these little rock cacti. The best part is that they won't need sunlight or water. You will take home three mini terracotta pots holding their rock cacti. Are you set for the big game? Whip up three snacks that are Super Bowl-ready! We'll mix in some sweet and salty items so everyone Tuesday Apr 11 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 will find something to love! Snack while you're in class and enjoy the Twin Lakes Elem Art Rm Door 3 | #YAFBRKC02P23 leftovers at home. Tuesday Apr 18 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 Friday Feb 10 | 1 session | 4:15-5:45pm | $19 Meadowvale Elem Art Rm Door 7 | #YAFBRKC03P23 Meadowvale Elem Cafeteria Door 7 | #YGUASBS01W23 LET'S CELEBRATE EARTH DAY ► GRADES K-3 NEW! MONOGRAM POM LETTER ► GRADES K-4 Celebrate the beautiful Earth with us! Explore how to take care of our Home Do you need a fun, personalized piece to put up in your bedroom? We're by adding some foliage. We will plant our own flowers, and you'll take home going to create just that! You choose the letter you would like, then a seed bomb so you can add flowers to your little corner of the planet! decorate it with pompoms for the perfect addition to your room. When registering, please indicate what letter you want, so we can have it ready Friday Apr 21 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 for you when you get to class! Parker Elem Art Rm Door 3 | #YGECEAR01P23 Tuesday Feb 28 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 EXPERIENCE THIS! Lincoln Elem Art Rm Door 2 | #YAFAMPL02W23 NEW! SNOWY SCIENCE ► GRADES K-3 NEW! KEYCHAINS WITH FRIENDS ► GRADES 2-5 Exploding snowmen, blubber mitts, snowstorms, and more! Use Grab your friends and meet us after school to make some key chains! scientific questioning and experiment with everyday ingredients to These will be perfect for your airpods, school ID, backpack, and, of see some cool results. Complete four experiments and end the class course, your keys! We will use polymer clay beads, silicone bubble with a sweet ice cream treat! beads, letter beads, and other charms to create two customized keychains ready to clip onto whatever you choose. Monday Jan 30 | 1 session | 4:15-5:45pm | $39 Lincoln Elem Art Rm Door 2 | #YTSSNSC03W23 Monday Mar 6 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 Twin Lakes Elem Art Rm Door 3 | #YAFAKEY01W23 Thursday Feb 16 | 1 session | 4:15-5:45pm | $39 Twin Lakes Elem Art Rm Door 3 | #YTSSNSC05W23 Monday Mar 20 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 Parker Elem Art Rm Door 3 | #YAFAKEY03W23 Friday Feb 17 | 1 session | 4:15-5:45pm | $39 Meadowvale Elem Art Rm Door 7 | #YTSSNSC06W23 Friday Mar 24 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 Meadowvale Elem Art Rm Door 7 | #YAFAKEY04W23 Tuesday Mar 28 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 Lincoln Elem Art Rm Door 2 | #YAFAKEY05W23 Tuesday Feb 21 | 1 session | 4:15-5:45pm | $39 Parker Elem Art Rm Door 3 | #YTSSNSC07W23 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter-Spring 2023 10
youth NEW! SEWING BASICS: DESIGN YOUR OWN PILLOW ► GRADES 3-5 Want to learn a new skill? Discover hand-sewing techniques to design your own pillow! Hand-sew your name, symbols, or whatever you like onto your pillowcase, then take home your personally-designed creation and a pillow form to fit inside. Monday May 8 | 1 session | 4:15-5:45pm | $29 Parker Elem Art Rm Door 3 | #YAFBSEW01P23 Monday May 15 | 1 session | 4:15-5:45pm | $29 NEW! COPYCAT DRINKS ► GRADES 5-8 Meadowvale Elem Art Rm Door 7 | #YAFBSEW02P23 Do you love the Pink drink at Starbucks or the teas at Caribou? We'll Monday May 22 | 1 session | 4:15-5:45pm | $29 make four copycat beverages and you'll even get to go home with an Twin Lakes Elem Art Rm Door 3 | #YAFBSEW03P23 official shaker and recipes! NEW! KEYCHAINS WITH FRIENDS ► GRADES 5-8 Monday Mar 13 | 1 session | 3:30-4:30pm | $39 VandenBerge MS Rm 244 Door N | #YGUBCCD01W23 Grab your friends and meet us after school to make some key chains! These will be perfect for your airpods, school ID, backpack, and, of Tuesday Mar 21 | 1 session | 3:30-4:30pm | $39 course, your keys! We will use polymer clay beads, silicone bubble Salk MS FACS Rm Door S | #YGUBCCD03W23 beads, letter beads, and other charms to create two customized keychains ready to clip onto whatever you choose. MAGICAL, MYSTICAL UNICORNS ► AGE 5-12 Wednesday Apr 26 | 1 session | 3:30-4:30pm | $19 Unicorn fans, you're in luck because we have the perfect camp for you! VandenBerge MS Art Rm Door N | #YAFDKEY02P23 We'll make unicorns that dazzle, sparkle, and shine as we explore a wide array of materials and techniques. We'll draw, sculpt, and even NEW! SPRING CUPCAKES ► GRADES 5-8 learn the secret recipe for making fabulous, glittery unicorn slime! Please bring a lunch, a nut-free snack, and a beverage. Spring has sprung! Celebrate the warmer weather by decorating some premade cupcakes. You will use piping bags and flower nails to practice different Monday Feb 20 | 1 session | 9:00am-3:00pm | $95 techniques that fit the spring theme. You will take home 12 decorated cupcakes Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Kidcreate Staff | #YAFMUCN01W23 in a cupcake box for easy transportation. Please note early registration deadlines. BEDAZZLED UNICORN ► AGE 5-12 Thursday May 18 | 1 session | 3:30-4:45pm | $29 The only thing better than a unicorn is a unicorn that's blinged out! Salk MS FACS Rm Door S | #YAUBSPC01P23 Bedazzle with us as we create a colorful unicorn masterpiece on a canvas Registration deadline May 11 board. We'll also make one of our most popular projects - unicorn slime!!! Please bring a nut-free snack and a beverage. Tuesday May 30 | 1 session | 3:30-4:45pm | $29 VandenBerge MS Rm 244 Door N | #YAUBSPC03P23 Friday Mar 10 | 1 session | 9:00am-12:00pm | $45 Registration deadline May 24 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Kidcreate Staff | #YAFBDZU01W2 CANVAS AND CLAY ► AGE 5-12 NON-SCHOOL DAYS! Creating with clay and painting on canvas -- it just doesn't get any better Check out the variety of classes to keep than that! Explore the incredible world of art while learning simple step- your student busy on Non-School Days! by-step painting and clay techniques. Craft a 3D bear, an owl that glows in the dark, a scratchboard painting of a cat, and more! Please bring a lunch, a nut-free snack and a beverage. Friday Jan 27 | 1 session | 9:00am-3:00pm | $95 Classes/activities on pages 11-12 are for Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | #Kidcreate Staff | #YAFCVCL01W23 students age 5-12 on non-school days. 11 Winter-Spring 2023 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520
youth NEW! SQUISHY SQUISHMALLOWS ► AGE 4-9 SLIME-TASTIC ART ► AGE 5-12 Bunnycorn, Prince the Pug, Mauve the Alpaca, and more -- the hardest It's a slime takeover! Explore different slime thing about those squishy Squishmallows is deciding which one you recipes as we create tons of gooey, sparkly, love the most! Create a clay version of your favorite Squishmallow using stretchy, messy goo. From an out-of-this- air-dry clay, paint, and much more. Bring your Squishmallow to class so world glitter solar system slime to confetti they can join in the fun! Please bring a nut-free snack and a beverage. cake slime and bubblegum-scented slime, we'll make a different slime during each day Friday Mar 10 | 1 session | 1:00-4:00pm | $45 of class. We'll even throw in a little painting Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Kidcreate Staff | #YAFSQSH01W23 and sculpting too! Roll up your sleeves, and have a Slime-Tastic time! Please bring a nut-free snack and a beverage each day. NEW! SIMPLY SILLY STUFF ► AGE 4-9 Wed/Thu Apr 5 & 6 | 2 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $95 Go bananas with all the silly stuff you'll create in this camp! You're going Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Kidcreate Staff | #YAFTSTC01P23 to make some of the craziest art you could imagine -- a messy monster made of mush and a cute 3D goldfish to bring home to keep you NEW! GAME ON! ► AGE 5-12 company in your room. Have you ever made your very own pop-up art? Well, now you will! This combination of wacky projects will teach you all Take a break and go \"AFK\" (away from keyboard) while exploring your sorts of simply silly stuff you never thought artistically possible! Please favorite video games in a brand new way! We'll draw, sculpt, paint, and bring a nut-free snack and a beverage each day. more as we create projects inspired by some of the hottest new games, plus some awesome throwback classics. Design your own avatar on a Mon/Tue Apr 3 & 4 | 2 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $95 canvas board, sculpt your favorite \"Among Us\" crewmate, create Sonic Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Kidcreate Staff | #YAFSPLY01P23 the Hedgehog, and more! Come get your game on! Please bring a nut- free snack and a beverag each day. NEW! INTRODUCTORY DRAWING ► AGE 5-12 Wed/Thu Apr 5 & 6 | 2 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $95 If it's drawing, sketching, and cartooning you're after, you're in the right Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Kidcreate Staff | #YAFGMON01P24 place! We'll learn basic techniques and principles of drawing as we create puppies, ponies, people, and more. Discover a simple step-by- INTRODUCTION TO AIKIDO ► AGE 16+ step method that makes drawing easy. You'll even get your own How to Draw booklet to help you practice at home! Please bring a nut-free This class will introduce new students to basic elements of Aikido and snack and beverage each day. Aikido training including stance, falls/rolls, blending, proper dojo and training etiquette, and other concepts fundamental to Aikido. You will learn that Mon/Tue Apr 3 & 4 | 2 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $95 anybody can train regardless of fitness level or prior martial arts experience. Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Kidcreate Staff | #YAPIDRW01P23 This class is not a prerequisite for Aikido for the Beginner and Beyond, but is recommended for students who would like a introduction to the basics. NEW! YOUNG BAKERS ► GRADES 3-5 Thursdays Jan 26-Feb 16 | 4 sessions | 5:45-6:45pm | $45 Calling all young bakers! Learn how to bake a layered cake from scratch, Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Bombardier | #AFAIAIK01W23 assemble, and decorate it. We'll use tools that you see professional bakers and decorators use: cake levelers, piping bags and tips, piping Thursdays Mar 16-Apr 6 | 4 sessions | 5:45-6:45pm | $45 nails, rotating cake stands, and bench scrapers! We will cover different Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Bombardier | #AFAIAIK02W23 piping techniques to decorate your cake. You'll take your cake home on the second day in a protective cake box. Thursdays May 4-25 | 4 sessions | 5:45-6:45pm | $45 Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Bombardier | #AFAIAIK01P23 Wed/Thu Apr 5 & 6 | 2 sessions | 9:30am-12:00pm | $65 Salk MS FACS Rm Door S | #YGUYOBA02P23 PLEASE NOTE: GUARANTEE The decision on whether a class will run is made 3-5 days before the class start date. We guarantee your satisfaction with our courses and activities. Register Early to help insure we don’t cancel If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact the Community Education office at 763.241.3520, or the a class you are hoping to take. Early Childhood Family Education office at 763.241.3524. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter-Spring 2023 12
youth DRIVER'S EDUCATION ► AGE 15+ Complete Training Package: $369 (30 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours of Behind-the-Wheel instruction) Are you ready to earn your driver’s permit and learn to drive? Start by completing the 30 hours of classroom instruction required by the State of Payment plan available: $169 due at registration; $200 by last class Minnesota in our interactive, engaging classroom. Once you have your Classroom instruction only: $130 permit, schedule Behind the Wheel training from our State-licensed and certified instructors. Students must be 15 years old by the last day of ONLINE! Mon-Fri Jan 30-Feb 10 | 10 sessions | 3:30-6:30pm classroom instruction. Online | Hudson | #YHDVDRI01W23 WHY CHOOSE DRIVER’S EDUCATION THROUGH Mon-Fri Feb 6-17 | 10 sessions | 6:00-9:00pm COMMUNITY EDUCATION? Elk River HS Rm 105 Door A | Waggoner | #YHDDRIV02W23 » Knowledgeable instructors who are licensed teachers with ONLINE! Mon-Fri Apr 10-21 | 10 sessions | 3:30-6:30pm years of experience and training. They know the most effective Online | Hudson | #YHDVDRI01P23 ways to teach students and will help meet the learning needs of individual students. Tue/Thu May 2-June 6* | 10 sessions | 3:00-6:00pm Elk River HS Rm 240 Door A | #YHDDRIV02P23 » Multiple locations, dates and times that fit busy schedules. *Not meeting May 4 » Flexible registration and payment plan. (Please note: State law DRIVER EDUCATION POINT OF IMPACT requires students be registered for Behind the Wheel before they INFORMATION NIGHT can take the permit test. To be fully registered, full payment for Behind the Wheel must be received by the last classroom day.) » Supportive and educational Parent Class offered multiple times and locations throughout the year. Drivers under the age of 18 who complete Behind the Wheel instruction Do you have a teenager that will soon finish their driver education class and are testing for a provisional driver’s license must submit a or has recently received their permit? Join us for a 2-hour parent course supervised driving log. The driving log must show that the teen has to learn more about driving laws and the process of licensure, as well completed at least 50 hours of supervised driving, 15 of which are as lessons to help YOU be the best driving mentor you can be. Class is nighttime hours. If a parent attends a parent class, the required number free, but please register. of supervised driving hours decreases to 40, 15 of which are nighttime hours. Also, watch your email along with information sent home with Tuesday March 21 | 1 session | 6:00-8:00pm | $0 your student, for important information regarding the Driving Log, the Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Waggoner | #YHPPOIN01W23 parent class and Behind the Wheel scheduling. FREE! CAREER EXPLORATION FAIR ► GRADES 9-12 Additional information for online classes: » All classroom materials will need to be picked up from the Handke Have you ever wondered what direction you want to take in life after Center (1170 Main Street, Elk River) no earlier than one week prior High School? The Career Exploration Fair can help you discover career to the start of course. options and point you in the right direction! Gather information and talk » Available pick-up times are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. with professionals in a variety of fields including education, science and » If you need to arrange other pick-up times, please contact the engineering, parks and recreation, public services, health care, military, Community Education office at 763-241-3520 or technology, law enforcement, marketing and communication, finance, law, [email protected]. and more. You can also get information about job shadowing opportunities. » A few days prior to start of class, students will be added to the Admission is free, but please RSVP at www.isd728.org/Career-Fair-2023. Schoology Course. If student does not attend ISD 728, you will receive an email with the access code to join the Schoology course. Monday Feb 27 | 1 session | 4:30-6:30pm | $0 Elk River HS Commons Door A | #YVCCARE01W23 View the Winter-Spring brochure online at www.728communityed.com or pick one up at your local school or business. 13 Winter-Spring 2023 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520
adult BARRE Barre classes combine elements of barre, dance, yoga, and Pilates. Exercises are high intensity and low impact. Energizing music will carry you through the burn as you tone the legs and butt, as well as strengthen the core. Balance and flexibility training are included in every session. Barre classes are a great way to improve posture, tone your legs and arms, and strengthen the stabilizing muscles around your joints. Tue/Thu Jan 3-Feb 9 | 12 sessions | 9:15-10:10am | $120 InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFYBRRE02W23 Mon/Wed Feb 13-Mar 22 | 12 sessions | 4:30-5:25pm | $120 TRX InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFYBRRE03W23 Born in the Navy SEALs, Suspension Training bodyweight exercise Tue/Thu Feb 14-Mar 23 | 12 sessions | 9:15-10:10am | $120 develops strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability simultaneously. InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFYBRRE04W23 It requires the use of the TRX Suspension Trainer, a highly portable performance training tool that leverages gravity and the user's body Mon/Wed Mar 27-May 3 | 12 sessions | 4:30-5:25pm | $120 weight to complete hundreds of exercises. TRX offers a high-intensity InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFYBRRE05W23 workout with both low impact and high impact exercises. Tue/Thu Mar 28-May 4 | 12 sessions | 9:15-10:10am | $120 Thursdays Mar 2-Apr 20 | 8 sessions | 5:45-6:30pm | $80 InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFYBRRE06W23 InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFBTRXX04W23 Mon/Wed May 8-Jun 19* | 12 sessions | 4:30-5:25pm | $120 Wednesday Mar 1- Apr 19 | 8 sessions | 9:15-10:00am | $80 InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFYBRRE01P23 InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFBTRXX03W23 *Not meeting May 29 Tue/Thu May 9-Jun 15 | 12 sessions | 9:15-10:10am | $120 Wednesdays Apr 26-Jun 14 | 8 sessions | 9:15-10:00am | $80 InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFYBRRE02P23 InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFBTRXX01P23 ZUMBA® Wednesdays Jan 4-Feb 22 | 8 sessions | 9:15-10:00am | $80 InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFBTRXX01W23 Perfect for everybody and every body, Zumba® is a fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Zumba® Thursdays Apr 27-Jun 15 | 8 sessions | 5:45-6:30pm | $80 routines incorporate interval training - alternating fast and slow rhythms - InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFBTRXX02P23 to help improve cardiovascular fitness, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility. INTRODUCTION TO AIKIDO ► AGE 16+ Wednesdays Mar 1-Apr 19 | 8 sessions | 5:45-6:40pm | $80 This class will introduce new students to basic elements of Aikido and InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFDZMBA02W23 Aikido training including stance, falls/rolls, blending, proper dojo and training etiquette, and other concepts fundamental to Aikido. You will Wednesdays Apr 26-Jun 14 | 8 sessions | 5:45-6:40pm | $80 learn that anybody can train regardless of fitness level or prior martial arts InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFDZMBA01P23 experience. This class is not a prerequisite for Aikido for the Beginner and Beyond, but is recommended for students who would like an introduction to the basics. A parent is required to accompany students age 16 and 17. If both parent and child wish to participate, please register separately. LOCATION Thursdays Jan 26-Feb 16 | 4 sessions | 5:45-6:45pm | $45 Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Bombardier | #AFAIAIK01W23 INSPIRE Studio Thursdays Mar 16-Apr 6 | 4 sessions | 5:45-6:45pm | $45 815 Hwy 10 Suite 101, Elk River Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Bombardier | #AFAIAIK02W23 Thursdays May 4-25 | 4 sessions | 5:45-6:45pm | $45 Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Bombardier | #AFAIAIK01P23 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter-Spring 2023 14
adult AIKIDO FOR THE BEGINNER AND BEYOND Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art that has no tournaments or competitions. Its focus is on mental and physical discipline through hand-to-hand, sword, and staff techniques, and is for people of all abilities. Learn this art from a world-renowned instructor who studied in Japan, and who teaches people from all over the globe. Thursdays Feb 23-Apr 6 | 7 sessions | 7:00-8:30pm | $75 Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Larson | #AFAAIKD02W23 Thursdays Apr 13-May 25 | 7 sessions | 7:00-8:30pm | $75 NEW! FACE YOGA Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Larson | #AFAAIKD01P23 There are 19 flat muscles in your face, all of which can be strengthened YAMAS AND NIYAMAS YOGA SERIES and toned. Facial exercises can take years off your appearance by reducing frown, forehead, and \"puppet mouth\" lines, lifting and firming Take a six-week journey through the first two limbs of Ashtanga Yoga, neckline, making upper and lower cheeks fuller, reducing puffiness and the Yamas and the Niyamas. These principles teach us how to free our sagging around eyes, and improving circulation. Learn simple exercises lives from suffering, offering simple steps we can take each day to walk that will rejuvenate your face. towards balance and peace. Each session will include information on a principle and participation in a yoga practice focusing on that principle. Monday Jan 23 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Please bring your own yoga mat and blocks. Online | Novak | #AFYFCYG01W23 Wednesdays Feb 15-Mar 22 | 6 sessions | 6:30-7:30pm | $95 Wednesday Apr 12 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Riewer | #AFYYMNY02W23 Online | Novak | #AFYFCYG01P23 PICKLEBALL STRATEGIES TO WIN THE BATTLE OF A BULGING BELLY Pickleball is a combination of ping pong and tennis. You can play against others who love some friendly competition. Don't know how to play? Learn the main causes of a bulging belly and 6 strategies for getting rid Don't let it stop you -- the first 15 minutes of each session can be used of belly bloat. Instructor Janice Novak will teach you a few exercises to share rules, practice and warm up. Play will be first-come, first-served designed to strengthen the deepest layer of abdominal muscle - the layer along with a rotation with others who show up to play. Bring a water that is responsible for flattening the stomach, shaping your waistline, and bottle; drinking fountains are not available. supporting your lower back. And we will do this without getting on the floor! Pay at the door: Wednesday Feb 15 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 $5/person; exact change only Online | Novak | #AFEBBBY01W23 Sundays through Apr 30 | 4:00-6:00pm Wednesday May 17 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Handke Center Gym Door 5 Online | Novak | #AFEBBBY01P23 *Not meeting Dec 18, 25, Jan 1, Apr 9 SEATED ABDOMINAL STRENGTHENERS THAT Wednesdays through May 3* | 4:30-6:30pm WON'T STRESS YOUR BACK OR NECK Handke Center Gym Door 5 *Not meeting Dec 21, 28, April 5 Examine a series of extremely effective exercises that will quickly strengthen all four layers of abdominal muscle, especially the deepest layer, WITHOUT LAP SWIM ► AGE 18+ stressing your back or neck joints and WITHOUT having to get on the floor. Get a great workout at the pool without having to pay club membership fees! Tuesday Feb 28 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AFEASBN01W23 Pay at the door: $5/day or $40/10-day pass Thursday May 11 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AFEASBN01P23 Sundays Jan 8-May 7* | 7:30-9:00pm | $5 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M *Not meeting Feb 12, Apr 9 15 Winter-Spring 2023 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520
adult HIPS, THIGHS AND OTHERWISE ACUPRESSURE TO RELIEVE STRESS, ANXIETY, INSOMNIA AND MORE We have become a nation of professional sitters, causing lower body muscles to weaken and sag. In this workshop, learn Janice's famous Acupressure is an ancient healing art and self-help tool. It can offer great \"10 Minute Miracle Exercise\" series to strengthen lower body muscles relief with no side effects to help you feel your best. Along with the specific quickly and, in the process, increase metabolism and bone density. These points to help relieve stress, insomnia, anxiety, irritability, and even weight exercises will help you decrease 2 inches off the saddlebag area in 2 weeks gain, explore the nine master pressure points that are the most helpful and and trim inches off your lower body by getting rid of excess water weight. most frequently prescribed to help every system in your body. Tuesday Mar 21 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Thursday Mar 9 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AFBHTOW01W23 Online | Novak | #AHSACPR01W23 STRONG IS THE NEW SKINNY! ACUPRESSURE AND OTHER TOOLS FOR WOMEN 35 AND OLDER Not everyone can be skinny, but EVERYONE can be stronger! Strong muscles boost metabolism, maintain/increase bone density, make daily Acupressure is an ancient healing art that can offer great relief, with no tasks easier, and help you age with quality and grace. Learn how to side effects, from symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, bloating, strengthen your arms, back, shoulders, chest, hips, butt and thighs using headaches, irritability, nausea, insomnia, anxiety, and even weight gain. Learn resistance bands while watching TV or listening to the radio. These multi- which points balance hormone levels naturally, including thyroid hormones. tasking exercises can fit easily into even the busiest of schedules. All We will also discuss breathing techniques, nutritional musts, and more. levels of fitness are welcome. Monday Jan 30 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Thursday Jan 26 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AHWACWM01W23 Online | Novak | #AFBSTNG01W23 ACUPRESSURE FACE LIFT AND SKIN SAVVY Thursday Apr 20 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AFBSTNG01P23 Here's a facelift you can do at home! Acupressure is an ancient Chinese healing method that works with your body's energy. Discover how ACUPRESSURE TO ASSIST WEIGHT LOSS stimulating facial acupressure points can help erase years from your face naturally, bring a healthy glow to your skin, decrease headaches, Acupressure is an eastern healing technique that involves pressing relieve eye strain, soothe nerves, and increase relaxation. Learn how to or massaging key points on the body to stimulate energy flow through make your skin as healthy as possible from the inside out. pathways called meridians. In this virtual workshop, you will learn the main pressure points that help strengthen thyroid function, boost Wednesday Mar 1 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 metabolism, control appetite, decrease food cravings, reduce stress- Online | Novak | #AHAACFL01W23 eating, and strengthen the entire digestive system. DE-AGE YOUR BRAIN Monday Feb 27 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AHTAAWL01W23 Current research shows lifestyle and diet affect how the brain ages. No matter what your age, there are things you can begin to do today to improve how quickly and effectively brain cells communicate with each other. Learn which superfoods reduce the damaging effects of toxins and inflammation on the brain and which nutrients are great for memory, attention, processing information, and reducing stress. ONLINE CLASSES Tuesday Apr 11 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AHMDBRN01P23 An email with online meeting information and link will be sent PLEASE NOTE: prior to your online class. The decision on whether a class will run is made 3-5 days before the class start date. Register Early to help insure we don’t cancel a class you are hoping to take. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter-Spring 2023 16
adult NEW! TECHNIQUES TO ACTIVATE YOUR BRAIN'S SOOTHE THOSE ACHY JOINTS CREATIVITY CENTER Do you have joints that ache - a knee, hip, or back? Whether you have There are many things you can do to tap into your brain's creativity arthritis, bursitis, or just creaky joints, this workshop is for you! Joint center. We will discuss and perform ancient breathing patterns to lubrication exercises are simple and easy to do, yet produce rather activate the right side of your brain where creativity lives. Discover how remarkable results by helping to free your joints of pain. You'll also to use acupressure points that offer instant clarity and calm. Explore discover which nutrients are needed to help keep your joints healthy. the Energy Medicine technique called 'Thumping' to activate creative Wear loose, comfortable clothing. centers, and how colors play a role in brain function. Tuesday Feb 7 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Tuesday Jan 24 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AHGAJNT01W23 Online | Novak | #AHABRNC01W23 AVOID THE PITFALLS (AND WEIGHT GAIN) OF Thursday Apr 13 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 PERIMENOPAUSE AND MENOPAUSE Online | Novak | #AHABRNC01P23 Perimenopause starts around the age of 35 for most women and can JUST BREATHE! TECHNIQUES TO CALM, CENTER last 10-15 years. Once you understand exactly what is causing all the AND BALANCE troublesome symptoms that go with it, they are much easier to correct. We'll discuss how to get hormone levels measured and what to do with Breathing in specific ways can have amazing and powerful healing the results, hormone replacement therapy, acupressure points to assist benefits on mind and body. Breath work is the single most powerful thing in symptom relief, and nutrition. You will leave with multiple tools and you can practice for improving energy levels, health and well-being. The techniques for restoring your health and well-being. simplest and most powerful technique for optimum health of mind and body is absolutely free and literally right under your nose. Wednesday Feb 8 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AHWAPMP01W23 Tuesday Feb 21 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AHWBRTH01W23 MUDRAS: THE ANCIENT ART OF HAND YOGA NEW! FEET, KNEES AND ANKLES Mudras, or \"yoga of the hand\" has been recognized for centuries as a simple, yet effective, healing tool. In ancient India, mudras was believed Have you taken a good look at your feet, ankles, or knees lately? They to be the key to spiritual, mental and physical well-being and that regular support the weight of your entire body! Do your ankles roll in? Are your practice of the hand positions can rejuvenate body and mind. Mudras can arches flat? Do you have bunions or calluses? Are your toes straight, also be used to help relieve numerous conditions such as anxiety, stress, or do they bend in? Does your big toe pull in towards the other toes? digestive issues, weight loss, bloating, insomnia, and more. Do your knees lock back? Do your kneecaps turn in or pull outward? Discover simple things you can do to help correct these common Tuesday Mar 7 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 problems. Online | Novak | #AHAMYGA01W23 Thursday Mar 16 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH AT ANY AGE Online | Novak | #AHWFTKA01W23 You can't change your chronological age, but you CAN shave years off GUARANTEE your biological age. Your BioAge is measured by how well your body systems work. Studies show you can be 50 and have the physiology of a 30-year-old (and vice versa), depending on how well you take care of yourself. Explore simple steps you can take now to shave years off your BioAge and help make every system in your body as healthy as possible. We guarantee your satisfaction with our courses Wednesday Jan 25 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 and activities. If you are not satisfied with your Online | Novak | #AHWIHAA01W23 experience, please contact the Community Education office at 763.241.3520, or the E arly Childhood Family Education office at 763.241.3524. 17 Winter-Spring 2023 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520
adult THE ART OF DE-AGING: PEEL YEARS OFF YOUR NEW! WORD MEDITATION BIO AGE Meditation can provide stress reduction and relaxation and can even Your biological or body age is measured by how well all of your organs help medical patients. One of the simplest ways to meditate is by word and body systems work. Learn simple, scientifically proven things meditation. It is easy to learn and do, but requires following some you can do right now to decrease your body age. Discover facial important guidelines for proper practice. This class will teach you how to acupressure points to help erase years from your face naturally by use word meditation correctly and explains how to develop your practice increasing muscle tone and decreasing puffiness and undereye bags. over time using information acquired from skilled experts through many Reduce lines and prevent new lines from forming. Help yourself look centuries. better, feel younger, and age with health and vigor. Thursday Feb 23 | 1 session | 10:30am-12:00pm | $19 Tuesday Jan 31 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Meadow | #AHHONEW01W23 Online | Novak | #AHGDEBA01W23 Thursday Feb 23 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $19 LOVING KINDNESS MEDITATION Online | Meadow | #AHHONEW02W23 Adults of all ages are welcome to participate in this 2,500-year-old VITAMINS AND HERBS: FACTS AND FALLACIES practice that helps us overcome self-dislike and builds proper self-love and self-acceptance. Meditation also helps us act more gently and Confusion abounds about vitamin supplements. Do you need them? lovingly toward others and live without fear or hatred. This practice Which ones are best? How do you choose? Explore the 7 guidelines that improves good relationships and helps heal problem ones. It also determine if a supplement is well-balanced or a waste of money. We'll teaches compassion, balance in relationships, and appreciating the discuss what current research says about antioxidants, phytochemicals, good fortune of others. anti-aging nutrients, colloidal and chelated minerals, sustained release formulas, and herbal preparations such as Glucosamine Chondroitin, Thursdays Mar 9 & 16 | 2 sessions | 6:00-7:30pm | $25 Melatonin, St. John's Wort, Ginkgo, Ginseng, Echinacea, and DHEA. Online | Meadow | #AHHLKNM01W23 Tuesday Mar 14 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AHAVMHB01W23 METABOLISM BOOSTERS AND BUSTERS In the past, you could probably drop weight by cutting back on calories or exercising more. Now, suddenly, the scale stops moving and you just can't seem to lose weight. THE GOOD NEWS is that you can lose weight without changing your diet by revving up your metabolism. Discover 20 SIMPLE things you can do every day to boost your metabolism and burn up to 30% more calories daily. Thursday Mar 2 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AHWMTBB01W23 Wednesday May 31 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AHWMTBB01P23 ONLINE CLASSES PLEASE NOTE: An email with online meeting The decision on whether a class will run is information and link will be sent made 3-5 days before the class start date. Register Early to help insure we don’t cancel prior to your online class. a class you are hoping to take. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter-Spring 2023 18
adult OVERCOME YOUR CARBOHYDRATE CRAVINGS WOMEN, WEIGHT, HORMONES Have you ever had a day where you just can't stop eating? Do you crave Are you finding that fat is collecting around your midsection and no starches, snack foods and sweets, and find the more you eat, the more matter how well you watch what you eat or how much you exercise you WANT to eat? Is your snacking out of control? Overcoming carb that weight is not budging? It might be your hormones! In this virtual cravings is not a matter of willpower, but a matter of biology. Learn how workshop you will learn 7 key strategies for fighting fat and losing you can stop the vicious cycle of food craving and weight gain. No hype - weight, and how to help your body begin to lose weight again. just the facts. Thursday Feb 9 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Thursday Feb 23 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AHWWWHM01W23 Online | Novak | #AHTOCBC01W23 Thursday May 4 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Tuesday May 2 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AHWWWHM01P23 Online | Novak | #AHTOCBC01P23 WOMEN'S HEART HEALTH THYROID THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW Heart disease is the #1 killer of women. Symptoms are different for women If you currently take thyroid medication but are still gaining weight and than men, so many symptoms are ignored or go unrecognized. We will still have a variety of symptoms, there's more you need to know. In this discuss all you need to know: signs, symptoms, and risk factors of a heart virtual workshop, we will discuss how thyroid function can make any attack. Learn how hormones and your heart intermingle. Discover foods that illness worse; the 5 things that need to be measured, but usually aren't; can help prevent and reverse heart disease, nutrients that are particularly why the #1 thyroid replacement may not be helping you; the connection helpful for heart health, exercises, and the 4 numbers you need to know that between thyroid, fibromyalgia and arthritis; foods that help or hinder; could save your life. commonly misunderstood rules of how and when to take thyroid meds; environmental triggers and info you need to discuss with your doctor. This Wednesday Feb 1 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 workshop is a source of information only and should by no means be Online | Novak | #AHWWHRT01W23 considered a substitute for the advice of a qualified medical professional. Thursday Feb 16 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AHWTTTK01W23 POSTURE, GET IT STRAIGHT: LOOK YOUNGER, THINNER AND FEEL BETTER Have you ever caught your own reflection to see that your head hangs too far forward or your shoulders are too rounded, or you slump too much? Discover how to correct common posture problems and learn an \"Instant Alignment Technique\" that will have you standing straighter immediately. Thursday Feb 2 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AHWPSRT01W23 Tuesday Apr 18 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AHWPSRT01P23 WEATHER CANCELLATIONS ONLINE CLASSES Follow our Twitter Feed @CE728ALERT or check An email with online meeting online at www.728communityed.com for possible information and link will be sent weather related cancellations and other program updates. prior to your online class. 19 Winter-Spring 2023 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520
adult POSTURE AND OSTEOPOROSIS WORKSHOP: NEW! FOSTER PARENTING 101 BUILDING BETTER BONES Do you live in Sherburne County and have an interest in learning about Have you ever caught sight of your reflection in a window or mirror to foster parenting? Please join us for an informational presentation by see that your head leads the way? Or noticed that your shoulders and a foster care licensor who will explain the licensing process, supply upper back are too rounded forward? Learn techniques to improve helpful information, and answer your questions. An experienced foster posture and stand straighter, as well as how to reduce the risk of provider will also be available to provide direct information about what it osteoporosis and related injuries and regain bone mass. The instructor takes to be a foster parent. Class is free, but please register. will be using resistance bands during the workshop. It is recommended that you have a set of resistance bands to use during the class. Wear Monday Jan 30 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $0 loose, comfortable clothing. Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Doherty | #ACPFSPT01W23 Monday Feb 13 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 CELL PHONES AND PARENTING - WHAT YOU NEED Online | Novak | #AHWBBBW01W23 TO KNOW Tuesday Apr 25 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 When your child has a Smartphone, there are key things you should Online | Novak | #AHWBBBW01P23 know in order to keep them safe and secure. We'll help you understand recommended safety settings on popular social media apps, explore MHSRC DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM parental control apps for your child's Smartphone, and simplify this ► 8-HOUR INITIAL complicated technology so that you and your child can use the phone safely without worry. This driver improvement class for first-time participants is presented by the Minnesota Highway Safety Research Center. Topics include visual Thursday Feb 2 | 1 session | 12:00-1:00pm | $29 techniques, habits, perception, attitude, communication, distracted Online | Welsh | #ACPCPPT01W23 drivers, new laws and more. If you have taken this class previously, please register for the 4-hour refresher. Check with your insurance A PARENT'S GUIDE TO TIKTOK provider to make sure this course qualifies for an insurance discount. Have you heard about the app called TikTok? In this fun class, we will take Wed/Thu Mar 22 & 23 | 2 sessions | 12:30-4:30pm | $24 a look at the fastest-growing social media app used by millions each day. Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI801W23 Learn how it's used and how parents can make it safer for their kids. We'll cover everything you need to know as TikTok changes the future of social MHSRC DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM media. ► 4-HOUR REFRESHER Tuesday Jan 24 | 1 session | 12:00-1:00pm | $29 This driver improvement program is presented by the Minnesota Highway Online | Welsh | #ACPTIKT01W23 Safety Research Center. Topics include visual techniques, habits, perception, attitude, communication, distracted drivers, new laws and more. You must have completed the eight-hour program to take this class. Check with your insurance provider to make sure this course qualifies for the discount. Monday Jan 23 | 1 session | 12:30-4:30pm | $24 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI401W23 Wednesday Feb 15 | 1 session | 12:30-4:30pm | $24 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI402W23 Monday Mar 13 | 1 session | 12:30-4:30pm | $24 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI403W23 Wednesday Apr 26 | 1 session | 12:30-4:30pm | $24 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI401P23 Thursday May 18 | 1 session | 12:30-4:30pm | $24 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI402P23 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter-Spring 2023 20
adult CERAMICS: CLAY SAMPLER ► AGE 16+ MOSAIC BUTTERFLY, DRAGONFLY OR LIZARD PROJECT Try your hand at working with ceramics! Emphasis will be on learning and having fun as you explore one of several hand-building techniques or start Create a stained glass mosaic butterfly, dragonfly or lizard and add a throwing clay on the potter's wheel. The first two classes will focus on piece of custom artwork to your home or garden! This is a thoughtful, working with wet clay; we will glaze completed artwork in the final class. All handmade gift or a beautiful piece to keep for yourself. Bring an old projects will be available for pick-up one week after the last class. towel and rubber gloves to class. When registering, please indicate which item you would like to make. Tuesdays Jan 24-Feb 7 | 3 sessions | 5:15-6:45pm | $59 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #AACSPLR02W23 Thursday Feb 16 | 1 session | 6:00-9:00pm | $45 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Decker | #AGRMOBD01W23 Tuesdays Feb 28-Mar 14 | 3 sessions | 5:15-6:45pm | $59 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #AACSPLR03W23 MOSAIC BIRDBATH Tuesdays Mar 21-Apr 11* | 3 sessions | 5:15-6:45pm | $59 A birdbath can draw a multitude of entertaining birds to your yard, and Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #AACSPLR04W23 adds a beautiful focal point! Create a unique birdbath from terra cotta and *Not meeting Apr 4 colorful mosaic tiles. Bring a photo to use as a pattern or design your own masterpiece. You should also bring an old towel and rubber gloves. Tuesdays Apr 18-May 2 | 3 sessions | 5:15-6:45pm | $59 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #AACSPLR01P23 Tuesday Apr 4 | 1 session | 6:00-9:00pm | $45 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Decker | #AGRMOBB01P23 CERAMICS: CLAY EXPLORATION NEW! WATERCOLOR PAINTING - NATURE Experience the tactile art of working with clay! Designed for every level EDITION of artist, you'll start with a hand building project to learn some basic techniques, then progress to throwing on a pottery wheel. Learn to center Have you been afraid to try working with watercolors? Don't be! This class projects, pull cylinders, and shape bowls and vases as time permits. All is perfect for anyone interested in dabbling in watercolor painting, no projects will be functional, sculptural or decorative. Wear old clothing to matter what your skill level. Discover new techniques while learning how to class. Projects will be fired and available for pick-up one week after the paint insects, including butterflies, ladybugs, and honeybees. All supplies last class. are provided. A parent is required to accompany students age 16 and 17. If both parent and child wish to paint, please register separately. Tuesdays Feb 28-May 9* | 10 sessions | 7:00-8:30pm | $109 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #AACCLYC02W23 Thursday Feb 23 | 1 session | 6:30-8:30pm | $39 *Not meeting Apr 4 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Foxcroft | #AAPWTCN01W23 Mondays Mar 13-May 22* | 10 sessions | 7:00-8:30pm | $109 NEW! PORTRAIT DRAWING CLASS Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #AACCLYC01W23 *Not meeting Apr 3 Let's draw faces! Learn the skill of portrait drawing using only pen and paper. Bring in some prints of your face or the faces of loved ones. Learn CERAMICS: INTERMEDIATE - FORM AND proportions and shading using pen. You'll have time to practice, and the FUNCTION instructor's examples will be available for reference. All tools needed will be provided. A parent is required to accompany students age 16 and 17. If Improve your craft and push your creative limits! During this 2.5-hour both parent and child wish to participate, please register separately. intensive class, you will learn the importance of form and function throughout ceramics and apply practical methods and teachings to your Thursday Mar 23 | 1 session | 6:30-8:30pm | $39 work. You will receive one 25-pound block of clay, with more available Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Foxcroft | #AAWDRWP01W23 for purchase. At least one year of clay experience is recommended. PERFECT PAIRINGS! Thursdays Feb 2-Mar 23 | 8 sessions | 6:00-8:30pm | $199 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #AACCLYD01W23 Thursdays Mar 30-May 25* | 8 sessions | 6:00-8:30pm | $199 Make it a family night out! These classes are held at the same Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #AACCLYD02W23 time & location as 'Just For Kids!' an activity class that you can *Not meeting Apr 6 register your child(ren) ages 5-10. See page 8 for class details. 21 Winter-Spring 2023 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520
adult SOAP MAKING 101 BEGINNER KNIFE SKILLS Discover the delight of homemade soap for yourself or to share as Great knife skills are a time (and finger) saver in the kitchen. Start with gifts! Using the cold process method, learn how to make soap through choosing the right tools, setting up your prep station, and properly holding demonstration and participation. Color and scent your own raw soap to your knife. We'll practice ten basic cuts, including how to chop, dice, slice, take home. Complete handouts and recipes provided. mince, and roll cut. With your newly-honed techniques, you will become more efficient and consistent, reduce waste, and keep yourself safe! The Tuesday Mar 21 | 1 session | 6:30-9:00pm | $39 instructor will provide recipes for three-bean and sweet potato chili and a Elk River HS Rm 352 Door H | Thomas | #AAOSOAP01W23 seasonal fruit crumble to use the chopped ingredients. Sunday Feb 5 | 1 session | 2:00-4:00pm | $39 Online | Scheck | #ADGBKNS01W23 NEW! MN NAIL ART NEW! DAL FOR DINNER Relax, socialize, and craft your very own MN Nail Art wallhanging in this Do you love Indian food but are intimidated by the idea of making it yourself? unique workshop. You could spend $70 or more for one in a store, or on Do you need more vegetarian options to spice up your dinner routine? supplies to create at home, but why? This class includes all materials and Perhaps you want to learn variations, enhance your flavors, or work with tools needed to make an 11x13 finished piece, plus Alicia's simple one-on- the ingredients you currently have on hand. This class will teach you the one instruction. Beverages and snacks are available for purchase, or you fundamentals of working with legumes and split pulses, sourcing and utilizing may bring in your own food. Recommended for age 12+; students under vibrant Indian spices, developing layers of flavor and perfecting a \"tadka.\" age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Thursday Feb 16 | 1 session | 6:00-7:00pm | $39 Sunday Feb 26 | 1 session | 11:00am-12:30pm | $50 Online | Scheck | #ADGDDAL01W23 Aegir Brewing Company Elk River | Thesing-Coleman | #AAFMNNA01W23 NEW! EASY ETHIOPIAN/ERITREAN COOKING NEW! BUNNY GNOMES Ethiopian/Eritrean food has become a favorite among foodies worldwide. Every home should have a gnome, and this is your chance to make Experience the thrilling taste of exotic spices paired with daily ingredients one, just in time for Spring! Join Alicia for a fun afternoon of crafting such as vegetables, beans, and lentils, or meat sautéed with flavored and socializing in a unique workshop. No sewing is involved, and all butters and healthy oils. Every step in this virtual class is educational, materials are provided. Choose from either a male or female bunny informative and a delicious trip into the food culture of these historic gnome. Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase. countries. Enjoy cooking along from the comfort of your own kitchen. Monday Feb 13 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $29 Online | Selam | #ADGETHP01W23 Sunday Mar 26 | 1 session | 11:00am-1:00pm | $39 Aegir Brewing Company Elk River | Thesing-Coleman | #AAFBNGN01W23 LOCATION ONLINE! CULINARY CLASSES Aegir Brewing Company An email with online meeting information 19050 Industrial Blvd NW, Elk River and link, an ingredient list and station prep suggestions will be sent prior your online class. After class, you will receive the instructor's recipes used during class. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter-Spring 2023 22
adult NEW! FOCACCIA, STROMBOLI & CALZONES! What makes a focaccia a focaccia, a stromboli a stromboli and a calzone a calzone? How are they different, or the same? Discover the answer to these questions as you learn how to make your own homemade focaccia bread, a wonderful rolled pizza called stromboli, and stuffed pizzas known as calzones. Equipment needs: 9x13 non-stick baking pan or larger sheet pan for the focaccia bread. Additional sheets will be needed for the stromboli and the calzones. A stand mixer is highly recommended to make both doughs. NEW! MEDITERRANEAN MEZZE! Saturday Mar 25 | 1 session | 4:00-6:30pm | $39 per household Online | Georgakopoulos | #ADGFSCL01W23 The word \"mezze\" refers to what we all know as finger foods and dips. Many Mediterranean meals consist of assorted mezze items HOMEMADE GNOCCHI MEAL: CREAMY TUSCAN that come together to create the most wonderful flavors, tastes and GNOCCHI WITH CHICKEN & HOMEMADE BREAD textures. Dazzle your family and guests with a delicious, full-flavored Mediterranean mezze meal that will leave everyone asking for more! Gnocchi are bite-sized tender soft pillows of pasta goodness with the ability to take on added flavor to create mouthwatering meals. They are even simpler to Saturday Mar 4 | 1 session | 4:00-6:00pm | $35 per household make than other fresh pasta options. During this fun-filled class, you will learn Online | Georgakopoulos | #ADGMDMZ01W23 how to create these little morsels and turn them into a scrumptious meal. NEW! VALENTINE STRAWBERRY ROLLS & Saturday Apr 22 | 1 session | 4:00-6:00pm | $35 per household CHOCOLATE DREAMS: STRAWBERRY CREAM Online | Georgakopoulos | #ADGCNHB01P23 CHEESE ROLLS AND KIT KAT NO-BAKE DESSERT NEW! INSTANT POT CARNITAS, CLASSIC CHILI & Valentine's Day is synonymous with strawberries and chocolate gifted HOMEMADE POTATO ROLLS as an expression of love! These two dreamy mouth-watering sweets are perfect to share or give to your sweetheart, family, friends, or loved ones! Create two amazing meals that would typically take hours in a fraction During class, you will learn to make the most wonderful Strawberry of the time using the Instant Pot. Choose one for your cook-along and Cream Cheese Rolls, and a creamy Kit-Kat No-Bake Cheesecake watch a demonstration of the other. If you have two Instant Pots, you topped with a velvety chocolate ganache. Equipment needs: A 9x11 can make both! You'll also learn how to bake delicious potato dinner rolls rectangular baking pan or glass baking dish is needed for the rolls. An from scratch to go with the chili. 8-inch springform pan is needed to create the cheesecake. Saturday Mar 11 | 1 session | 4:00-6:00pm | $35 per household Online | Georgakopoulos | #ADIIPCN01W23 Saturday Feb 4 | 1 session | 4:00-6:30pm | $39 per household Online | Georgakopoulos | #ADDVLCH01W23 NEW! COPYCAT BIG MAC ATTACK & NO-CHURN ICE PER HOUSEHOLD FEES CREAM! ONE REGISTRATION COVERS PARTICIPANTS Have you ever taken a bite of one of America's favorite double-stacked FROM THE SAME HOUSEHOLD; IF burgers with that special sauce, served under the golden arches, and wondered if you could make it yourself? This virtual cook-along class has CHILDREN ARE PARTICIPATING, ADULT the answer! We'll make homemade sesame seed buns, delicious patties, SUPERVISION IS REQUIRED. and \"secret\" special sauce, and add homemade no-churn ice cream for dessert. Saturday Feb 25 | 1 session | 4:00-6:00pm | $35 per household Online | Georgakopoulos | #ADGBMIC01W23 23 Winter-Spring 2023 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520
adult WHAT'S COOKING? BUILDING YOUR VISION: TAKING YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY FROM GOOD TO GREAT! ONLINE! COOK-ALONG CLASSES Are you a photographer who wants to take their images to the next The following will be sent via email prior to the class level? Or maybe you are just getting started. Do you want to be a meeting date: photographer who takes pictures, or one who creates images? We will cover some compositional basics and discuss concepts of building your • ingredient list (to allow time for shopping) photographic vision that will take your images from good to great! Take • informational materials (if applicable) away ideas and concepts that you can put into practice right away. • the Zoom meeting link Thursday Mar 2 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $25 After class, you will receive the recipes used during class. Online | Grammond | #AGPPG2G01W23 NEW! CALIFORNIA SUSHI ROLL EXTRAVAGANZA FADING ADS OF THE TWIN CITIES Join Chef Tess as she leads you through making a variety of delicious Do you remember seeing those old painted ads on the sides of buildings California rolls that have you wondering why you haven't tried making for Coca-Cola, Grain Belt Beer, grocery stores, and warehouses? Join them before. California sushi roll combinations are limited only by your Jay as he takes you on a virtual walk around the Twin Cities to view this imagination. Create vegetarian, with or without seaweed, spicy or not. sort of \"Art Gallery\" that surrounds us. You will also learn a bit about the Learn the skill of making seasoned sushi rice and spicy mayo, and how history of some of these companies that date back into the 1800s. to stuff, wrap, and shape the rolls Thursday Mar 30 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $25 Saturday May 13 | 1 session | 4:00-6:00pm | $25 per household Online | Grammond | #AGHFDTC01W23 Online | Georgakopoulos | #ADGSSHI01P23 ADULT CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH: BEGINNER 2 HOMEMADE PIEROGIES Learning a language is a lifelong journey, and now you are on your way! Perfect your pierogies during this virtual cook-along class! Start with Keep up the momentum in Spanish Beginner Part 2. Continue with practical homemade dough and filling that will make your taste buds dance for conversational components and builder phrases that will enable you to joy! You'll also discover how to freeze these little dumplings and store hold short conversations related to giving and asking for directions and them for a rainy day. restaurant communication. We'll also discuss the importance of food, family, and friendships in Spanish-speaking countries. This class is designed for Saturday Apr 29 | 1 session | 4:00-6:00pm | $35 new students and those who have completed Spanish Beginner Part 1. Online | Georgakopoulos | #ADGHMPG01P23 Mondays Feb 20-Mar 27 | 6 sessions | 6:00-7:00pm | $125 FUN WITH FALAFEL! FALAFEL, Online | Futura Language Professionals | #AGLFTUG01W23 PITA POCKETS & DIPS Tuesdays Feb 21-Mar 28 | 6 sessions | 6:00-7:00pm | $125 If there were a food combination where Online | Futura Language Professionals | #AGLFTUG02W23 nutrition meets deliciousness and simplicity, it would be called falafel! ADULT CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH: Experience the fun of falafel while INTERMEDIATE 2 participating in this virtual cook-along class! Learn how to create fantastic full-flavored falafel, delicious Quieres hablar más Español? Continue building on previous Spanish homemade pita-pocket bread, yogurt tahini sauce, and marvelous skills to further develop your conversational abilities, including hummus. expressing recommendations and comparisons. Delve into more complex grammatical instruction and vocabulary to create full Saturday May 6 | 1 session | 4:00-6:00pm | $35 per household sentences in Spanish. Cultural discussions will include music, dance, Online | Georgakopoulos | #ADGFFFL01P23 and famous people in Spanish-speaking countries. Students who have completed Conversational Spanish Intermediate Part 1 or Conversational Spanish Beginner Part 2 will find the most success in this online class. Wednesdays Feb 22-Mar 29 | 6 sessions | 6:00-7:00pm | $125 Online | Futura Language Professionals | #AGLFTUH01W23 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter-Spring 2023 24
adult ADULT CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH: ADVANCED 2 ¿Quieres ampliar tu Español? Then this is the course for you! Expand your Spanish language skills by learning new complex grammatical concepts and sentence structures. Build your language expertise with an overview of the Spanish subjunctive, a special verb form used to express uncertainty, possibility, mood, and expressions. Thursdays Feb 23-Mar 30 | 6 sessions | 6:00-7:00pm | $125 Online | Futura Language Professionals | #AGLFTUI01W23 INTRODUCTION TO VOICEOVERS WRITE A RIVETING MYSTERY, SUSPENSE, OR CRIME STORY Explore the craft of voiceovers! Discover current trends, opportunities, and tools you need to find success in the growing remote-working Become a mystery writer for fun or profit! You will discover the different industry. Read a real script and receive coaching from your instructor, a sub-genres and three-act story structure of mystery writing and create professional voice actor, to improve your delivery. One-time, 90-minute, an intriguing cast of characters. Learn how to research and pick your one-on-one video chat class! Learn more at http://www.voicesforall.com. setting, make sure your opening grabs readers' attention, and use \"red Upon completion of registration, you will be contacted by Voices for All to herrings\" to misdirect your readers and create suspense until you're schedule your class. ready for the final reveal. Publishing options will also be discussed. Jan 1-May 31 | $49 Online | Voices for All Staff | #AGJITVO01W23 COMEDY WRITING: HOW TO BE FUNNY ON Saturday Mar 4 | 1 session | 12:00-1:00pm | $29 PAPER AND STAGE Online | Krusemark | #AGKCRME01W23 Whether you need to make a dull work presentation more lively, mix HOW TO OUTLINE AND WRITE AN IRRESISTIBLE laughter with learning in the classroom, or ultimately want to write for ROMANCE print/production or perform your own stand-up routine, this fast-paced session will show you how to apply humor to all aspects of your life. You Romance is the #1-selling fiction genre. Whether you're a new or will learn the anatomy of a joke, how to use your powers of observation experienced writer, this comprehensive session will help you sharpen to sharpen your wit, how to write different types of jokes, and how to use your skills with practical step-by-step advice. You will discover the humor to entertain and influence people. different romance sub-genres and understand the proven romance formula. You will also learn to create a unique setting, introduce your Saturday Mar 4 | 1 session | 2:00-3:00pm | $29 protagonist (lead character), percolate friction, and write relatable Online | Krusemark | #AGKCMDY01W23 dialogue. Publishing options will also be discussed. EXPLORE THE WORLD AS A TRAVEL WRITER Saturday Mar 4 | 1 session | 11:00am-12:00pm | $29 Online | Krusemark | #AGKRMNC01W23 Do you love to travel and love to write? Discover how to use all your senses in a new destination to create detailed and in-depth descriptions that capture and maintain readers' interest, and whether or not you need to include photos with your work. You will also learn how to find and submit your finished product to print and online markets, the business side of travel writing (travel tax deductions), and how to avoid worn-out travel-writing cliches. Saturday Mar 4 | 1 session | 1:00-2:00pm | $29 ONLINE CLASSES Online | Krusemark | #AGKTRVL01W23 An email with online meeting information and link will be sent prior to your online class. 25 Winter-Spring 2023 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520
adult EXPLORE 50 DIFFERENT SELF-PUBLISHING EXPERIENCE THIS! OPTIONS Self-publishing is all the rage, but is it the best option for YOU? You will discover the pros and cons of all the self-publishing options, including print-on-demand and e-book publishing, as well as Amazon options. You will leave with a rated description of 50 self-publishing companies. Participants must attend \"Beginner's Guide to Getting Published\" before attending this class. Tuesday Mar 7 | 1 session | 7:00-8:00pm | $29 Online | Krusemark | #AGK50PB01W23 NEW! HOW TO PUBLISH YOUR BOOK WITHOUT NEW! MIKE LYNCH MINNESOTA STARWATCH GOING BROKE PROGRAM So, you've written a book. Now what? Whether you want to share it with Make the stars your old friends as we watch the great celestial the world, or pass your memoirs on to family and friends, this class is show over Elk River and vicinity. Following a short orientation, you for you. We’ll show you how to prepare your manuscript for publishing will enjoy quality time outside under the sky getting to know various and explain the business of selling your books. The second session is a constellations and some of the great stories behind them. We will use hands-on learning experience of preparing your manuscript and cover, large telescopes for close-up views of the moon, star clusters, nebulae, setting up a Kindle Direct Publishing account, uploading your files, and galaxies, and other wonders. You will get a large handout packet with publishing your book on Amazon. Updated Guide Book included. user-friendly star maps and constellation charts, apps, websites, a telescope-buying guide, and more! Tue/Thu Mar 30 & Apr 4 | 2 sessions | 6:30-8:00pm | $39 Online | Gossler Anderson | #AGKHTPB01W23 Tuesday Apr 11 | 1 session | 8:15-10:00pm $25 Single/$45 Couple/$70 Family (3+ people) BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO GETTING PUBLISHED Salk MS Media Door S | Lynch | #AGTMLST01P23 Is your goal to become a published freelance writer by selling a MINNESOTA RECIPIENTS OF THE MEDAL OF magazine article, short story, poem, or even a novel to a traditional HONOR: FROM THE CIVIL WAR TO VIETNAM publisher? Discover how to become a \"published\" writer, submit manuscripts, find the right publisher, write query letters, and determine June Gossler Anderson was one of 27 women chosen to write the how and when to get an agent. Learn 100 ways to make money as a biographies of the 72 Minnesota men who have received the Medal of freelance writer. Honor. During her presentation honoring the heroes, you will meet a host of brave men who fought and died for their country including the 14-year-old Tuesday Mar 7 | 1 session | 5:00-7:00pm | $39 orphan who displayed his heroism during the Civil War, and the Commander Online | Krusemark | #AGEGPBL01W23 of the USS Arizona who went down with his ship at Pearl Harbor. ONE LAST TIME: WORLD WAR II VETERAN Monday Feb 20 | 1 session | 7:00-8:00pm | $25 STORIES Online | Gossler Anderson | #AGHMNMH01W23 Members of the \"Greatest Generation\" are leaving us at an alarming PLEASE NOTE: rate. Photographer and amateur historian Jay Grammond planned and facilitated a WWII History Series in Elk River for 13 years, and The decision on whether a class will run is got to know many people who shared their stories with us. During this made 3-5 days before the class start date. presentation, Jay will share some of their stories. A ZOOM link will be Register Early to help insure we don’t cancel emailed to you prior to the class. If you do not have an active email account, please call the Community Education office at 763-241-3520 a class you are hoping to take. for information. Thursday May 11 | 1 session | 10:00-11:00am | $25 Online | Grammond | #AGHOLTW01P23 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter-Spring 2023 26
adult BARN STORMING: A TOUR OF MINNESOTA BARNS AND BARN QUILTS Minnesota is filled with countless numbers of barns, most from a bygone era. Professional photographer and amateur historian Jay Grammond has traveled the state capturing images of barns of all shapes, sizes, and conditions. All are visible from the roadways, making these architectural and artistic landmarks easy to spot and enjoy! Thursday Feb 2 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $25 Online | Grammond | #ARVMNBB01W23 Thursday Apr 20 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $25 HISTORY AND HAUNTINGS OF THE EMERALD ISLE Online | Grammond | #ARVRTBQ01P23 Join local author June Gossler Anderson as she shares stories of her RV OWNERSHIP AND TRAVEL HINTS travels to Ireland to explore its ghostly residents. Ireland is famous for its \"thin places,\" a membrane or a thin layer between worlds that cross Are you a recent RV/travel-trailer camper or thinking about becoming over each other. Ireland's history has been recorded by those who lived a snowbird and traveling the United States in your home-on-wheels? during turbulent times and often perished because of them. Their ghosts During this presentation, discover how to use online tools to make RV/ are eyewitnesses to this history. Sometimes, they are the history. Camper ownership and travel planning easier and less stressful. We'll share information about website links and apps, useful memberships, and how to Thursday Mar 16 | 1 session | 7:00-8:00pm | $25 troubleshoot issues that may come up while on the road. Online | Gossler Anderson | #AGHHHEI01W23 Monday Feb 13 | 1 session | 6:00-8:00pm | $35 per household A ROAD TRIP AROUND MINNESOTA: VETERAN Online | Ted/Roxie Williams | #ARIRVTT01W23 MEMORIALS A ROAD TRIP AROUND MINNESOTA: LAKES AND Minnesota is home to a fantastic variety of Veteran memorials -- WATERFALLS everything from street names to granite monuments to statues. Join our instructor as he shares his travels around the state to discover some of Explore the land of sky-blue waters with professional photographer Jay the ways Minnesota honors its Veterans. Grammond as he takes you on a virtual road trip around the state to learn about some of Minnesota's waterways. Discover what made them Thursday Apr 20 | 1 session | 10:00-11:00am | $25 so important to travel and trade in bygone days, and why these same Online | Grammond | #ARVRTVM01P23 waterways are still vital to the economy and as a form of recreation and relaxation. Get ideas for your own road trip. Thursday May 11 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $25 Online | Grammond | #ARVRTVM02P23 Thursday Feb 16 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $25 Online | Grammond | #ARVRTMN01W23 Thursday Mar 30 | 1 session | 10:00-11:00am | $25 Online | Grammond | #ARVRTMN02W23 GUARANTEE ONLINE CLASSES We guarantee your satisfaction with our courses and activities. An email with online meeting If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact information and link will be sent the Community Education office at 763.241.3520, or the Early Childhood Family Education office at 763.241.3524. prior to your online class. 27 Winter-Spring 2023 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520
adult COLLETTE: CANADIAN ROCKIES AND GLACIER NATIONAL PARK Get ready for an adventure that brings together the beautiful expanse of the prairies, the soaring majesty of the Canadian Rockies, and the brilliance of Montana's Glacier National Park. Your 7-day journey begins in the province of Alberta. The trip includes airfare, lodging, and six breakfasts, one lunch, and three dinners. Jun 18-24, 2023 | 7 days, 6 nights $3449 per person; double occupancy/$4149 Per Person; single occupancy #ARGCNDR01F22 MEDICARE BASICS PARTS A-D Is Medicare in your near future? Do you have questions about what it HOME BUYING IN TODAY'S MARKET covers? If you plan to enroll within the next year, this class has answers for you. Whether it is your very first home, dream home, or investment property, the home-buying process can be intimidating. We'll walk through the Thursday Feb 9 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $15 ever-changing real estate market and empower you to make educated Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Pfeifer | #ANMMEDC01W23 decisions when purchasing. We will explain the myths of the current real estate market and help you create a plan based on your goals, limitations, Tuesday Apr 25 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $15 timeline, and the market specific to where you are looking to buy. Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Pfeifer | #ANMMEDC01P23 WRITE YOUR OWN WILL Saturday Feb 25 | 1 session | 9:00-10:30am | $15 Handke Center Rm 212 Door 5 | Olson | #ANNHBTM02W23 If you were to pass away unexpectedly, would your wishes be carried out? Who would coordinate the probate for your estate? Who would MYTHS AND TIPS TO SELL YOUR HOME TODAY be the guardian of your children? To whom would your assets be distributed? This class will help you answer these questions through The thought of selling your home in TODAY's market can be drafting a basic will with guidance from a licensed attorney. Prior to overwhelming! We'll explore the ever-changing real estate market with attending class, you will receive and must complete a questionnaire to up-to-date information on the current market conditions and how to bring to class. Basic computer skills are helpful. Discount available when prepare your home to sell today. We will discuss the common myths of registering as a pair. the real estate market and help you create a plan based on your goals, timeline, and the market specific to where you are selling. Tuesday Feb 28 | 1 session | 6:00-9:00pm | $69 Individual/$129 Couple Elk River HS Rm 331 Door H | Griffin | #ANEWYOW01W23 Saturday Feb 11 | 1 session | 9:00-10:30am | $15 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Olson | #ANNMTSH01W23 Tuesday May 23 | 1 session | 6:00-9:00pm | $69 Individual/$129 Couple Elk River HS Rm 331 Door H | Griffin | #ANEWYOW01P23 Tuesday Feb 21 | 1 session | 6:30-8:00pm | $15 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Olson | #ANNMTSH02W23 WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE NFTS? HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN YOUTUBE CHANNEL Learn what you need to know about this digital asset in today's technological world. You'll leave the class with a basic understanding of Learn the basics to create and begin your very own YouTube channel. what an NFT is, how they are used, and the impact of NFTs on the future Join the world's largest media platform to share your hobbies, advice, of music, artists, and digital creators! instructions, talents/gifts, and more with the world and your audience! Thursday Feb 9 | 1 session | 12:00-1:00pm | $29 Tuesday Feb 7 | 1 session | 12:00-1:00pm | $29 Online | Welsh | #ANINFTS01W23 Online | Welsh | #ATSYTBE01W23 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Winter-Spring 2023 28
adult NEW! GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH INSTAGRAM What can you do on Instagram that can result in huge growth for your customer base and sales? You'll find the answers in this fun, beginner- level class on growing your business with Instagram. Learn the key steps needed to improve your company bottom line and gain more followers. Plus, you will learn to make your content irresistible and have fun in the process! Sessions are recorded and available to registered students so that you do not need to attend the exact designated time. Tuesday May 16 | 1 session | 12:00-1:00pm | $29 Online | Welsh | #AWSINST01P23 NEW! INTRO TO TWITTER HOPE (ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES) Twitter is one of the largest social media platforms in the world, but just what Our HOPE program provides, events, activities and classes designed specifically is it? Explore the Twitterverse and learn how to create a profile, read what for youth and adults with developmental disabilities and enables participants to have others are saying, how to send a Tweet, and more. Whether you are just social, recreational and educational opportunities and experiences. Programs include curious as an observer or you would like to become a user yourself, we can day-trips, cooking, crafts, exercise, self-advocacy, personal care and independence, help! and making new friends. Community Education welcomes people of all abilities to participate in any of these activities; however, participants are asked to bring staff or Thursday Jan 26 | 1 session | 12:00-1:00pm | $29 family members if personal care assistance is needed. Call us at 763-241-3520, or Online | Welsh | #ATSITTW01W23 join our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/CommunityEd.HOPE) to get on our mailing list or to share ideas of what you’d like to see offered. SOCIAL MEDIA FOR BUSINESS JOIN OUR TEAM OF ABE AND ESL VOLUNTEERS Driving new customer traffic to your website and promoting your business is imperative in today's technology world. Don't let your skill Here’s your opportunity to make a contribution to your community in set or company get left behind by missing the key social media rules a personal way. Classroom and one-to-one volunteers are needed you need to know! Learn how to craft a simple but effective social media for a variety of positions: classroom assistant, clerical assistant and marketing strategy, listen directly to customers, and implement tips to technology assistant. Work with individuals or small groups tutoring grow your business all without being overwhelmed by technology. basic skills or English as a Second Language. If you would like to learn more about becoming a volunteer, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at Thursday May 11 | 1 session | 12:00-1:00pm | $29 763-433-4221. Online | Welsh | #AWSSMDA01P23 ADULT BASIC EDUCATION Adult Basic Education offers FREE individualized instruction with basic skills review in math, writing and reading, College preparation, Job preparation, Basic computer skills, GED and Adult High School Diploma. For more information, call 763-241-3400 x5525. ONLINE CLASSES ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) An email with online meeting Learn and improve your English skills in speaking , reading, grammar, information and link will be sent listening and writing. We have classes for beginning, intermediate and transitional levels. For more information, call 763-241-3400 x5525. prior to your online class. 29 Winter-Spring 2023 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520
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