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IN THIS ISSUE YOUTH K-12 ADULT 38 Swim Lessons 42 EdVenture Club-Non School Days 4 Fitness 43 Little Learners 7 Health | Safety 44 Visual & Performing Arts 12 Parenting 46 Academics 13 Arts 46 Special Interests 14 Home & Hobby 47 Safety 15 Culinary 47 Athletics 18 Special Interest 48 NEW! After School Classes 22 Travel 51 NEW! Non-School Day Classes 23 Finance 54 Middle School 24 Technology 55 High School 25 Workplace 56 Driver's Education 27 HOPE Adults w/ Developmental Disabilities 28 Adult Basic Education & GED ROGERS RECREATION 29 English as a Second Language (ESL) 57 Youth AQUATICS 61 All Ages 63 Learn-to-Skate 38 Swim Lessons 41 Activities REGISTRATION EARLY CHILDHOOD 37 ECFE Sliding Fee Scale | Registration Info 66 Registration | Contact Us 30 Early Childhood Family Education 67 Facility Locations 33 Parenting 34 Early Childhood Screening 35 EdVenture Club-Preschool Childcare 36 Discovery Learning Preschool 37 2022-2023 Sliding Fee Scale 38 Swim Lessons 43 Little Learners 2 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com

WELCOME WHAT'S NEW WITH COMMUNITY ED? WHAT’S AFTER SCHOOL & NON-SCHOOL DAY pg 48 CLASSES ► GRADES K-8 NEW? Check out pages 48-54 for a variety of supervised classes and activities held after school and on non-school days for students in grades K-8! From arts, science and technology to athletics we have something for everyone! FEBRUARY CAREER EXPLORATION FAIR ► GRADES 9-12 pg 55 27 Have you ever wondered what direction you want to take in life after High School? The Career Exploration Fair can help you discover career options and point you in the right direction! Gather information and talk with professionals in a variety of fields including education, science and engineering, parks and recreation, public services, health care, military, technology, law enforcement, marketing and communication, finance, law, and more. You can also get information about job shadowing opportunities. Admission is free, but please RSVP at www.isd728.org/Career-Fair-2023. Our Guarantee We guarantee your satisfaction with our courses and activities. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact the Community Education office at 763-241-3520, or the Early Childhood Family Education office at 763-241-3524. Our Mission ISD 728 Community Education is dedicated to building community through citizen involvement and lifelong learning while educating, inspiring and empowering ALL of our learners across ISD 728. Suggest a Class! Visit www.isd728.org/CEclassidea and fill out a short form to share your class idea with us! 728CEadult • 728CEyouth ECFE728 • CE728ALERT 728communityed 728ECFE • CommunityEd.HOPE Communityed728 3

ADULTS FITNESS EXPERIENCE FLEXIBILITY IMPNRAOTVUERDEFITNESS MUSCLE STRENGTH BARRE TRX Barre classes combine elements of barre, dance, yoga, and Pilates. Born in the Navy SEALs, Suspension Training bodyweight exercise Exercises are high intensity and low impact. Energizing music will develops strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability simultaneously. carry you through the burn as you tone the legs and butt, as well as It requires the use of the TRX Suspension Trainer, a highly portable strengthen the core. Balance and flexibility training are included in performance training tool that leverages gravity and the user's body every session. Barre classes are a great way to improve posture, tone weight to complete hundreds of exercises. TRX offers a high-intensity your legs and arms, and strengthen the stabilizing muscles around your workout with both low impact and high impact exercises. joints. Thursdays Jan 5-Feb 23 | 8 sessions | 5:45-6:30pm | $80 Mon/Wed Jan 2-Feb 8 | 12 sessions | 4:30-5:25pm | $120 InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFBTRXX02W23 InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFYBRRE01W23 Thursdays Mar 2-Apr 20 | 8 sessions | 5:45-6:30pm | $80 Tue/Thu Jan 3-Feb 9 | 12 sessions | 9:15-10:10am | $120 InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFBTRXX04W23 InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFYBRRE02W23 Wednesday Mar 1- Apr 19 | 8 sessions | 9:15-10:00am | $80 Mon/Wed Feb 13-Mar 22 | 12 sessions | 4:30-5:25pm | $120 InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFBTRXX03W23 InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFYBRRE03W23 Wednesdays Apr 26-Jun 14 | 8 sessions | 9:15-10:00am | $80 Tue/Thu Feb 14-Mar 23 | 12 sessions | 9:15-10:10am | $120 InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFBTRXX01P23 InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFYBRRE04W23 Wednesdays Jan 4-Feb 22 | 8 sessions | 9:15-10:00am | $80 Mon/Wed Mar 27-May 3 | 12 sessions | 4:30-5:25pm | $120 InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFBTRXX01W23 InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFYBRRE05W23 Thursdays Apr 27-Jun 15 | 8 sessions | 5:45-6:30pm | $80 Tue/Thu Mar 28-May 4 | 12 sessions | 9:15-10:10am | $120 InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFBTRXX02P23 InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFYBRRE06W23 ZUMBA® Mon/Wed May 8-Jun 19* | 12 sessions | 4:30-5:25pm | $120 InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFYBRRE01P23 Perfect for everybody and every body, Zumba® is a fitness program *Not meeting May 29 that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Zumba® routines incorporate interval training - alternating fast and slow Tue/Thu May 9-Jun 15 | 12 sessions | 9:15-10:10am | $120 rhythms - to help improve cardiovascular fitness, muscle conditioning, InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFYBRRE02P23 balance and flexibility. LOCATIONS Wednesdays Jan 4-Feb 22 | 8 sessions | 5:45-6:40pm | $80 InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFDZMBA01W23 Wednesdays Mar 1-Apr 19 | 8 sessions | 5:45-6:40pm | $80 InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFDZMBA02W23 INSPIRE Studio Wednesdays Apr 26-Jun 14 | 8 sessions | 5:45-6:40pm | $80 815 Hwy 10 Suite 101, Elk River InSPIRE Studio Elk River | #AFDZMBA01P23 4 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com

EASY PARTNER DANCING FITNESS ADULTS Whether you want to be one of the best dancers at your special Learn to free your life from suffering with simple event or just have fun dancing together at home to add laughter and steps in our Yamas and Niyamas Yoga Series. romance to your relationship, this course will teach you all the right moves! Taking steps from classic ballroom dances, you'll learn easy-to- YAMAS AND NIYAMAS YOGA SERIES remember mini-routines, danceable to all your favorite songs, including pop, blues, rock, country, and more! Couples dance together and Take a six-week journey through the first two limbs of Ashtanga Yoga, singles rotate with other singles. the Yamas and the Niyamas. These principles teach us how to free our lives from suffering, offering simple steps we can take each day to walk Saturdays Jan 21-Feb 11 | 4 sessions | 6:00-7:30pm | $65 Individual towards balance and peace. Each session will include information on a Rogers HS Dance Studio Door 10 | Constantine | #AFDPRTD01W23 principle and participation in a yoga practice focusing on that principle. Please bring your own yoga mat and blocks. Saturdays Apr 29-May 20 | 4 sessions | 6:00-7:30pm | $65 Individual Rogers HS Dance Studio Door 10 | Constantine | #AFDPRTD01P23 Wednesdays Jan 4-Feb 8 | 6 sessions | 6:30-7:30pm | $95 Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Riewer | #AFYYMNY01W23 INTRODUCTION TO AIKIDO ► AGE 16+ Wednesdays Feb 15-Mar 22 | 6 sessions | 6:30-7:30pm | $95 This class will introduce new students to basic elements of Aikido and Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Riewer | #AFYYMNY02W23 Aikido training including stance, falls/rolls, blending, proper dojo and training etiquette, and other concepts fundamental to Aikido. You will PICKLEBALL learn that anybody can train regardless of fitness level or prior martial arts experience. This class is not a prerequisite for Aikido for the Pickleball is a combination of ping pong and tennis. You can play Beginner and Beyond, but is recommended for students who would against others who love some friendly competition. Don't know how to like an introduction to the basics. A parent is required to accompany play? Don't let it stop you -- the first 15 minutes of each session can students age 16 and 17. If both parent and child wish to participate, be used to share rules, practice and warm up. Play will be first-come, please register separately. first-served along with a rotation with others who show up to play. Bring a water bottle; drinking fountains are not available. Thursdays Jan 26-Feb 16 | 4 sessions | 5:45-6:45pm | $45 Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Bombardier | #AFAIAIK01W23 Pay at the door: $5/person; exact change only Thursdays Mar 16-Apr 6 | 4 sessions | 5:45-6:45pm | $45 Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Bombardier | #AFAIAIK02W23 Sundays through Apr 30 | 4:00-6:00pm Handke Center Gym Door 5 Thursdays May 4-25 | 4 sessions | 5:45-6:45pm | $45 *Not meeting Dec 18, 25, Jan 1, Apr 9 Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Bombardier | #AFAIAIK01P23 Wednesdays through May 3* | 4:30-6:30pm AIKIDO FOR THE BEGINNER AND BEYOND Handke Center Gym Door 5 *Not meeting Dec 21, 28, April 5 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 Jan 5-Feb 16 | 7 sessions | 7:00-8:30pm | $75 Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Larson | #AFAAIKD01W23 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 Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Larson | #AFAAIKD01P23 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 5

ADULTS FITNESS LAP SWIM ► AGE 18+ TRY THIS! Get a great workout at the pool without having to pay club membership fees! Pay at the door: STRONG IS THE NEW SKINNY! $5/day or $40/10-day pass Not everyone can be skinny, but EVERYONE can be stronger! Sundays Jan 8-May 7* | 7:30-9:00pm | $5 Strong muscles boost metabolism, maintain/increase bone density, VandenBerge MS Pool Door M make daily tasks easier, and help you age with quality and grace. *Not meeting Feb 12, Apr 9 Learn how to strengthen your arms, back, shoulders, chest, hips, butt and thighs using resistance bands while watching TV or OPEN GYM & INDOOR WALKING ► ALL AGES listening to the radio. These multi-tasking exercises can fit easily into even the busiest of schedules. All levels of fitness are welcome. Supervised recreation time to work on your skills, get a great workout, and socialize! Schedule changes may occur, so always check before arriving at Thursday Jan 26 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 the school. PLUS!! Indoor Walking is available at all Open Gym locations. You Online | Novak | #AFBSTNG01W23 can utilize the hallways of the first floor and escape the cold to get your steps in all winter long! Bring a water bottle; drinking fountains are not available. Thursday Apr 20 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AFBSTNG01P23 Pay at the door: $5/person; exact change only NEW! FACE YOGA all ages There are 19 flat muscles in your face, all of which can be strengthened Sundays through April 30* | 4:00-6:00pm and toned. Facial exercises can take years off your appearance by Rogers MS Gym Door A reducing frown, forehead, and \"puppet mouth\" lines, lifting and firming *Not meeting Dec 18, Dec 25, Jan 1, Apr 9 neckline, making upper and lower cheeks fuller, reducing puffiness and sagging around eyes, and improving circulation. Learn simple exercises Sundays through April 30* | 4:00-6:00pm that will rejuvenate your face. Zimmerman HS Gym Door K *Not meeting Dec 18, Dec 25, Jan 1, Apr 9 Monday Jan 23 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Note: Youth under 11 must have a responsible adult in attendance. Online | Novak | #AFYFCYG01W23 ages 11-15 and families w/children of all ages Wednesday Apr 12 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Wednesdays through May 3* | 7:00-8:30pm Online | Novak | #AFYFCYG01P23 Zimmerman HS Gym Door K *Not meeting Dec 21, 28, Apr 5 STRATEGIES TO WIN THE BATTLE OF A BULGING BELLY grades 9-12 and adult Wednesdays through May 3* | 7:00-9:00pm Learn the main causes of a bulging belly and 6 strategies for getting rid Rogers HS Gym Door I of belly bloat. Instructor Janice Novak will teach you a few exercises *Not meeting Dec 21, 28, Apr 5 designed to strengthen the deepest layer of abdominal muscle - the layer that is responsible for flattening the stomach, shaping your Wednesdays through May 3* | 8:30-10:00pm waistline, and supporting your lower back. And we will do this without Zimmerman HS Gym Door K getting on the floor! *Not meeting Dec 21, 28, Apr 5 GUARANTEE Wednesday Feb 15 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AFEBBBY01W23 We guarantee your satisfaction with our courses Wednesday May 17 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 and activities. If you are not satisfied with your Online | Novak | #AFEBBBY01P23 experience, please contact the Community Education office at 763.241.3520, or the E arly Childhood Family Education office at 763.241.3524. 6 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com

EXPERIENCE HEALTH ADULTS ACUPRESSURE HEALTH & WELLNESS MEDITATION SEATED ABDOMINAL STRENGTHENERS THAT ACUPRESSURE TO ASSIST WEIGHT LOSS WON'T STRESS YOUR BACK OR NECK Acupressure is an eastern healing technique that involves pressing Examine a series of extremely effective exercises that will quickly strengthen or massaging key points on the body to stimulate energy flow through all four layers of abdominal muscle, especially the deepest layer, WITHOUT pathways called meridians. In this virtual workshop, you will learn stressing your back or neck joints and WITHOUT having to get on the floor. the main pressure points that help strengthen thyroid function, boost metabolism, control appetite, decrease food cravings, reduce stress- Tuesday Feb 28 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 eating, and strengthen the entire digestive system. Online | Novak | #AFEASBN01W23 Monday Feb 27 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Thursday May 11 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AHTAAWL01W23 Online | Novak | #AFEASBN01P23 ACUPRESSURE TO RELIEVE STRESS, ANXIETY, HIPS, THIGHS AND OTHERWISE INSOMNIA AND MORE We have become a nation of professional sitters, causing lower body Acupressure is an ancient healing art and self-help tool. It can offer great muscles to weaken and sag. In this workshop, learn Janice's famous relief with no side effects to help you feel your best. Along with the specific \"10 Minute Miracle Exercise\" series to strengthen lower body muscles points to help relieve stress, insomnia, anxiety, irritability, and even weight quickly and, in the process, increase metabolism and bone density. These gain, explore the nine master pressure points that are the most helpful and exercises will help you decrease 2 inches off the saddlebag area in 2 weeks most frequently prescribed to help every system in your body. and trim inches off your lower body by getting rid of excess water weight. Thursday Mar 9 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Tuesday Mar 21 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AHSACPR01W23 Online | Novak | #AFBHTOW01W23 NEW! HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACUPRESSURE AND OTHER TOOLS FOR WOMEN 35 AND OLDER Do you want to live a healthier life? Do you want to feel better in your awake hours? Do you want to sleep better? We’ll discuss six main areas Acupressure is an ancient healing art that can offer great relief, with no that everyone can work on to live a healthier life. Discover strategies and side effects, from symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, bloating, ideas that you can use to feel so much better and have the energy to carry headaches, irritability, nausea, insomnia, anxiety, and even weight gain. Learn out all the things that you would like to accomplish in your day! which points balance hormone levels naturally, including thyroid hormones. We will also discuss breathing techniques, nutritional musts, and more. Monday Jan 9 | 5:30-7:00pm | $25 Handke Center Rm 209 Door 5 | Bzdok | #AHWHLWL01W23 Monday Jan 30 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AHWACWM01W23 ACUPRESSURE FACE LIFT AND SKIN SAVVY ONLINE CLASSES Here's a facelift you can do at home! Acupressure is an ancient Chinese An email with online meeting healing method that works with your body's energy. Discover how information and link will be sent stimulating facial acupressure points can help erase years from your face naturally, bring a healthy glow to your skin, decrease headaches, prior to your online class. relieve eye strain, soothe nerves, and increase relaxation. Learn how to make your skin as healthy as possible from the inside out. Wednesday Mar 1 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AHAACFL01W23 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 7

ADULTS HEALTH AVOID THE PITFALLS (AND WEIGHT GAIN) OF PERIMENOPAUSE AND MENOPAUSE Perimenopause starts around the age of 35 for most women and can last 10-15 years. Once you understand exactly what is causing all the 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 the results, hormone replacement therapy, acupressure points to assist in symptom relief, and nutrition. You will leave with multiple tools and techniques for restoring your health and well-being. No matter what your age, there are things you can Wednesday Feb 8 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 begin to do today to improve how quickly and effectively Online | Novak | #AHWAPMP01W23 brain cells communicate with each other. THE ART OF DE-AGING: PEEL YEARS OFF YOUR BIO AGE DE-AGE YOUR BRAIN Your biological or body age is measured by how well all of your organs Current research shows lifestyle and diet affect how the brain ages. and body systems work. Learn simple, scientifically proven things No matter what your age, there are things you can begin to do today to you can do right now to decrease your body age. Discover facial improve how quickly and effectively brain cells communicate with each acupressure points to help erase years from your face naturally by other. Learn which superfoods reduce the damaging effects of toxins increasing muscle tone and decreasing puffiness and undereye bags. and inflammation on the brain and which nutrients are great for memory, Reduce lines and prevent new lines from forming. Help yourself look attention, processing information, and reducing stress. better, feel younger, and age with health and vigor. Tuesday Apr 11 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Tuesday Jan 31 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AHMDBRN01P23 Online | Novak | #AHGDEBA01W23 NEW! TECHNIQUES TO ACTIVATE YOUR BRAIN'S NEW! FEET, KNEES AND ANKLES CREATIVITY CENTER Have you taken a good look at your feet, ankles, or knees lately? They There are many things you can do to tap into your brain's creativity support the weight of your entire body! Do your ankles roll in? Are your center. We will discuss and perform ancient breathing patterns to arches flat? Do you have bunions or calluses? Are your toes straight, activate the right side of your brain where creativity lives. Discover how or do they bend in? Does your big toe pull in towards the other toes? to use acupressure points that offer instant clarity and calm. Explore Do your knees lock back? Do your kneecaps turn in or pull outward? the Energy Medicine technique called 'Thumping' to activate creative Discover simple things you can do to help correct these common centers, and how colors play a role in brain function. problems. Tuesday Jan 24 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Thursday Mar 16 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AHABRNC01W23 Online | Novak | #AHWFTKA01W23 Thursday Apr 13 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 ONLINE CLASSES Online | Novak | #AHABRNC01P23 An email with online meeting JUST BREATHE! TECHNIQUES TO CALM, CENTER information and link will be sent AND BALANCE prior to your online class. Breathing in specific ways can have amazing and powerful healing benefits on mind and body. Breath work is the single most powerful thing you can practice for improving energy levels, health and well-being. The simplest and most powerful technique for optimum health of mind and body is absolutely free and literally right under your nose. Tuesday Feb 21 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AHWBRTH01W23 8 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com

SOOTHE THOSE ACHY JOINTS HEALTH ADULTS Do you have joints that ache - a knee, hip, or back? Whether you have GROUP HYPNOSIS: STOP SMOKING arthritis, bursitis, or just creaky joints, this workshop is for you! Joint lubrication exercises are simple and easy to do, yet produce rather Do you have the desire, but not the willpower, to stop smoking? People remarkable results by helping to free your joints of pain. You'll also can, using guided imagery, stop smoking after just one session and discover which nutrients are needed to help keep your joints healthy. often with little, if any, withdrawal symptoms or cravings. Find your way Wear loose, comfortable clothing. out of the smoky haze! Check in at 5:45pm. Tuesday Feb 7 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Wednesday Feb 22 | 1 session | 5:45-8:45pm* Online | Novak | #AHGAJNT01W23 Rogers MS Media Door A | Fischer | #AHHHYWL01W23 MUDRAS: THE ANCIENT ART OF HAND YOGA Tuesday Apr 4 | 1 session | 5:45-8:45pm* Rogers MS Media Door A | Fischer | #AHHHYSM01P23 Mudras, or \"yoga of the hand\" has been recognized for centuries as a simple, yet effective, healing tool. In ancient India, mudras was believed GROUP HYPNOSIS: WEIGHT LOSS to be the key to spiritual, mental and physical well-being and that regular practice of the hand positions can rejuvenate body and mind. Mudras can Did you know that there is a way to lose weight without diet pills or also be used to help relieve numerous conditions such as anxiety, stress, starvation? Group hypnosis includes suggestions that will help you eat digestive issues, weight loss, bloating, insomnia, and more. the type and quantity of foods that are beneficial in losing weight and maintaining your desired weight. Check in at 5:45pm. Tuesday Mar 7 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AHAMYGA01W23 Wednesday Feb 22 | 1 session | 5:45-8:45pm* Rogers MS Media Door A | Fischer | #AHHHYWL01W23 IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH AT ANY AGE Tuesday Apr 4 | 1 session | 5:45-8:45pm* You can't change your chronological age, but you CAN shave years off Rogers MS Media Door A | Fischer | #AHHHYWL01P23 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 Group Hypnosis Fees: a 30-year-old (and vice versa), depending on how well you take care $69 New Participant | Stop Smoking OR Weight Loss of yourself. Explore simple steps you can take now to shave years off $109 New Participant | Stop Smoking AND Weight Loss your BioAge and help make every system in your body as healthy as $9 Lifetime Member possible. *At 6:00pm, there will be an Introduction for smoking and weight loss Wednesday Jan 25 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 classes (all must attend). From 7:00 to 7:45pm, the weight loss class Online | Novak | #AHWIHAA01W23 will meet (smokers, take a break). Smoking hypnosis will be from 7:50 to 8:45pm. Please bring a blanket and pillow to class; you may sit or lie MINDFULNESS MEDITATION - THE ART OF THE down for the hypnosis part of the session. PRESENT MOMENT PLEASE NOTE: Adults of all ages are welcome to join Mindfulness Meditation - the ancient method of self-understanding and self-management. Meditation The decision on whether a class will run is is widely used for handling pain and stress, habit control, and dealing made 3-5 days before the class start date. with painful emotions and disturbing thoughts. It leads to deep self- Register Early to help insure we don’t cancel knowledge and self-management skills that make life richer. The content of the practice is simply our own experiences of body and mind a class you are hoping to take. with no ideology. Please wear loose clothing for comfort. The teaching is cumulative, so attendance at all classes is encouraged. Thursdays Jan 12-Feb 16* | 5 sessions | 6:00-7:30pm | $39 Online | Meadow | #AHHMEDT01W23 *Not meeting Feb 2 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 9

ADULTS HEALTH 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. Learn 7 key strategies for fighting fat and losing weight Thursday Mar 2 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 when attending the Women, Weight, Hormones class. Online | Novak | #AHWMTBB01W23 LOVING KINDNESS MEDITATION Wednesday May 31 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AHWMTBB01P23 Adults of all ages are welcome to participate in this 2,500-year-old practice that helps us overcome self-dislike and builds proper self-love OVERCOME YOUR CARBOHYDRATE CRAVINGS and self-acceptance. Meditation also helps us act more gently and lovingly toward others and live without fear or hatred. This practice Have you ever had a day where you just can't stop eating? Do you crave improves good relationships and helps heal problem ones. It also starches, snack foods and sweets, and find the more you eat, the more you teaches compassion, balance in relationships, and appreciating the WANT to eat? Is your snacking out of control? Overcoming carb cravings is good fortune of others. not a matter of willpower, but a matter of biology. Learn how you can stop the vicious cycle of food craving and weight gain. No hype - just the facts. Thursdays Mar 9 & 16 | 2 sessions | 6:00-7:30pm | $25 Online | Meadow | #AHHLKNM01W23 Thursday Feb 23 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AHTOCBC01W23 NEW! WORD MEDITATION Tuesday May 2 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Meditation can provide stress reduction and relaxation and can even Online | Novak | #AHTOCBC01P23 help medical patients. One of the simplest ways to meditate is by word meditation. It is easy to learn and do, but requires following some important WOMEN, WEIGHT, HORMONES guidelines for proper practice. This class will teach you how to use word meditation correctly and explains how to develop your practice over time Are you finding that fat is collecting around your midsection and no using information acquired from skilled experts through many centuries. matter how well you watch what you eat or how much you exercise that weight is not budging? It might be your hormones! In this virtual Thursday Feb 23 | 1 session | 10:30am-12:00pm | $19 workshop you will learn 7 key strategies for fighting fat and losing Online | Meadow | #AHHONEW01W23 weight, and how to help your body begin to lose weight again. Thursday Feb 23 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $19 Thursday Feb 9 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Meadow | #AHHONEW02W23 Online | Novak | #AHWWWHM01W23 Thursday May 4 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AHWWWHM01P23 ONLINE CLASSES WOMEN'S HEART HEALTH An email with online meeting Heart disease is the #1 killer of women. Symptoms are different for information and link will be sent women than men, so many symptoms are ignored or go unrecognized. We will discuss all you need to know: signs, symptoms, and risk factors prior to your online class. of a heart attack. Learn how hormones and your heart intermingle. Discover foods that can help prevent and reverse heart disease, nutrients that are particularly helpful for heart health, exercises, and the 4 numbers you need to know that could save your life. Wednesday Feb 1 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AHWWHRT01W23 10 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com

HEALTH | SAFETY ADULTS People take vitamins, minerals and herbal products THYROID THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW to make sure they get enough essential nutrients If you currently take thyroid medication but are still gaining weight and to maintain or improve their health. still have a variety of symptoms, there's more you need to know. In this virtual workshop, we will discuss how thyroid function can make any POSTURE AND OSTEOPOROSIS WORKSHOP: illness worse; the 5 things that need to be measured, but usually aren't; BUILDING BETTER BONES why the #1 thyroid replacement may not be helping you; the connection between thyroid, fibromyalgia and arthritis; foods that help or hinder; Have you ever caught sight of your reflection in a window or mirror to commonly misunderstood rules of how and when to take thyroid meds; see that your head leads the way? Or noticed that your shoulders and environmental triggers and info you need to discuss with your doctor. This upper back are too rounded forward? Learn techniques to improve workshop is a source of information only and should by no means be posture and stand straighter, as well as how to reduce the risk of considered a substitute for the advice of a qualified medical professional. osteoporosis and related injuries and regain bone mass. The instructor will be using resistance bands during the workshop. It is recommended Thursday Feb 16 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 that you have a set of resistance bands to use during the class. Wear Online | Novak | #AHWTTTK01W23 loose, comfortable clothing. VITAMINS AND HERBS: FACTS AND FALLACIES Monday Feb 13 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 Online | Novak | #AHWBBBW01W23 Confusion abounds about vitamin supplements. Do you need them? Which ones are best? How do you choose? Explore the 7 guidelines that Tuesday Apr 25 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 determine if a supplement is well-balanced or a waste of money. We'll Online | Novak | #AHWBBBW01P23 discuss what current research says about antioxidants, phytochemicals, anti-aging nutrients, colloidal and chelated minerals, sustained release POSTURE, GET IT STRAIGHT: LOOK YOUNGER, formulas, and herbal preparations such as Glucosamine Chondroitin, THINNER AND FEEL BETTER Melatonin, St. John's Wort, Ginkgo, Ginseng, Echinacea, and DHEA. Have you ever caught your own reflection to see that your head hangs too Tuesday Mar 14 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 far forward or your shoulders are too rounded, or you slump too much? Online | Novak | #AHAVMHB01W23 Discover how to correct common posture problems and learn an \"Instant Alignment Technique\" that will have you standing straighter immediately. MHSRC DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ► 8-HOUR INITIAL This driver improvement class for first-time participants is presented by the Minnesota Highway Safety Research Center. Topics include visual techniques, habits, perception, attitude, communication, distracted drivers, new laws and more. If you have taken this class previously, please register for the 4-hour refresher. Check with your insurance provider to make sure this course qualifies for an insurance discount. Wed/Thu Mar 22 & 23 | 2 sessions | 12:30-4:30pm | $24 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI801W23 Thursday Feb 2 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 GUARANTEE Online | Novak | #AHWPSRT01W23 We guarantee your satisfaction with our courses Tuesday Apr 18 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $35 and activities. If you are not satisfied with your Online | Novak | #AHWPSRT01P23 experience, please contact the Community Education office at 763.241.3520, or the E arly Childhood Family Education office at 763.241.3524. ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 11

ADULTS SAFETY | PARENTING MHSRC DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ► 4-HOUR REFRESHER This driver improvement program is presented by the Minnesota Highway 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. Tuesday Dec 13 | 1 session | 12:30-4:30pm | $24 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI404F22 Monday Jan 23 | 1 session | 12:30-4:30pm | $24 Take our Foster Parenting 101 class on January 30th and learn Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI401W23 what steps you need to take to become a licensed foster parent. Wednesday Feb 15 | 1 session | 12:30-4:30pm | $24 NEW! FOSTER PARENTING 101 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI402W23 Do you live in Sherburne County and have an interest in learning about Monday Mar 13 | 1 session | 12:30-4:30pm | $24 foster parenting? Please join us for an informational presentation by a Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI403W23 foster care licensor who will explain the licensing process, supply helpful information, and answer your questions. An experienced foster provider Wednesday Apr 26 | 1 session | 12:30-4:30pm | $24 will also be available to provide direct information about what it takes to Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI401P23 be a foster parent. Class is free, but please register. Thursday May 18 | 1 session | 12:30-4:30pm | $24 Monday Jan 30 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $0 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI402P23 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Doherty | #ACPFSPT01W23 CELL PHONES AND PARENTING - WHAT YOU COLLEGE PLANNING 101 NEED TO KNOW Learn how to prepare your child and your family for college logistically, When your child has a Smartphone, there are key things you should academically, and financially. The power is in your hands to make smart know in order to keep them safe and secure. We'll help you understand decisions about this next big step in your student's life. recommended safety settings on popular social media apps, explore parental control apps for your child's Smartphone, and simplify this Monday Mar 6 | 1 session | 6:00-7:00pm | $15 per household complicated technology so that you and your child can use the phone Rogers MS Media Door A | Perkins | #ANCCLGP01W23 safely without worry. FINANCIAL AID 101 Thursday Feb 2 | 1 session | 12:00-1:00pm | $29 Online | Welsh | #ACPCPPT01W23 Discover what goes into a college's price tag and how to make a plan without a lifetime of debt. Learn why college is an investment, not just A PARENT'S GUIDE TO TIKTOK an expense. Explore the different forms of financial aid, how to apply for it, and how to read an offer letter. Get tips on what to do now to reduce Have you heard about the app called TikTok? In this fun class, we will your college and out-of-pocket costs. take a look at the fastest-growing social media app used by millions each day. Learn how it's used and how parents can make it safer for Monday Feb 27 | 1 session | 6:00-7:00pm | $15 per household their kids. We'll cover everything you need to know as TikTok changes Rogers MS Media Door A | Perkins | #ANCFAID01W23 the future of social media. Tuesday Jan 24 | 1 session | 12:00-1:00pm | $29 Online | Welsh | #ACPTIKT01W23 12 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com

EXPERIENCE ARTS ADULTS CREATIVITY DIY DÉCOR NEW CRAFTS CERAMICS: CLAY SAMPLER ► AGE 16+ CERAMICS: INTERMEDIATE - FORM AND FUNCTION ► AGE 16+ 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 Improve your craft and push your creative limits! During this 2.5-hour throwing clay on the potter's wheel. The first two classes will focus on intensive class, you will learn the importance of form and function working with wet clay; we will glaze completed artwork in the final class. All throughout ceramics and apply practical methods and teachings to your projects will be available for pick-up one week after the last class. work. You will receive one 25-pound block of clay, with more available for purchase. At least one year of clay experience is recommended. Tuesdays Jan 3-17 | 3 sessions | 5:15-6:45pm | $59 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #AACSPLR01W23 Thursdays Feb 2-Mar 23 | 8 sessions | 6:00-8:30pm | $199 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #AACCLYD01W23 Tuesdays Jan 24-Feb 7 | 3 sessions | 5:15-6:45pm | $59 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #AACSPLR02W23 Thursdays Mar 30-May 25* | 8 sessions | 6:00-8:30pm | $199 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #AACCLYD02W23 Tuesdays Feb 28-Mar 14 | 3 sessions | 5:15-6:45pm | $59 *Not meeting Apr 6 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #AACSPLR03W23 MOSAIC BUTTERFLY, DRAGONFLY OR LIZARD Tuesdays Mar 21-Apr 11* | 3 sessions | 5:15-6:45pm | $59 PROJECT Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #AACSPLR04W23 *Not meeting Apr 4 Create a stained glass mosaic butterfly, dragonfly or lizard and add a piece of custom artwork to your home or garden! This is a thoughtful, Tuesdays Apr 18-May 2 | 3 sessions | 5:15-6:45pm | $59 handmade gift or a beautiful piece to keep for yourself. Bring an old Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #AACSPLR01P23 towel and rubber gloves to class. When registering, please indicate which item you would like to make. CERAMICS: CLAY EXPLORATION Thursday Feb 16 | 1 session | 6:00-9:00pm | $45 Experience the tactile art of working with clay! Designed for every Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Decker | #AGRMOBD01W23 level of artist, you'll start with a hand building project to learn some basic techniques, then progress to throwing on a pottery wheel. Learn MOSAIC BIRDBATH to center projects, pull cylinders, and shape bowls and vases as time permits. All projects will be functional, sculptural or decorative. Wear A birdbath can draw a multitude of entertaining birds to your yard, and old clothing to class. Projects will be fired and available for pick-up one adds a beautiful focal point! Create a unique birdbath from terra cotta and week after the last class. 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 Feb 28-May 9* | 10 sessions | 7:00-8:30pm | $109 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #AACCLYC02W23 Tuesday Apr 4 | 1 session | 6:00-9:00pm | $45 *Not meeting Apr 4 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Decker | #AGRMOBB01P23 Mondays Mar 13-May 22* | 10 sessions | 7:00-8:30pm | $109 SOAP MAKING 101 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #AACCLYC01W23 *Not meeting Apr 3 Discover the delight of homemade soap for yourself or to share as gifts! Using the cold process method, learn how to make soap through demonstration and participation. Color and scent your own raw soap to take home. Complete handouts and recipes provided. Tuesday Mar 21 | 1 session | 6:30-9:00pm | $39 Elk River HS Rm 352 Door H | Thomas | #AAOSOAP01W23 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 13

ADULTS ARTS | HOME & HOBBY NEW! MN NAIL ART Relax, socialize, and craft your very own MN Nail Art wallhanging in this unique workshop. You could spend $70 or more for one in a store, or on supplies to create at home, but why? This class includes all materials and tools needed to make an 11x13 finished piece, plus Alicia's simple one-on- one instruction. Beverages and snacks are available for purchase, or you may bring in your own food. Recommended for age 12+; students under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Sunday Feb 26 | 1 session | 11:00am-12:30pm | $50 Aegir Brewing Company Elk River | Thesing-Coleman | #AAFMNNA01W23 Create your own bunny gnome just in time for spring. NEW! FOREST AND NIGHT SKY PAINTING Invite your friends and make it a fun socializing event! Follow along with Charlene as she provides step-by-step instructions to NEW! BUNNY GNOMES guide you through creating your acrylic-painted masterpiece, a forest scene with a magnificent night sky. Registration fee includes all supplies. Every home should have a gnome, and this is your chance to make one, just in time for Spring! Join Alicia for a fun afternoon of crafting Thursday Dec 15 | 1 session | 6:00-9:00pm | $35 and socializing in a unique workshop. No sewing is involved, and all Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Lundberg | #AAPMTRE01F22 materials are provided. Choose from either a male or female bunny gnome. Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase. NEW! WATERCOLOR PAINTING - NATURE EDITION ► AGE 16+ Sunday Mar 26 | 1 session | 11:00am-1:00pm | $39 Aegir Brewing Company Elk River | Thesing-Coleman | #AAFBNGN01W23 Have you been afraid to try working with watercolors? Don't be! This class is perfect for anyone interested in dabbling in watercolor painting, no NEW! MACRAME matter what your skill level. Discover new techniques while learning how to paint insects, including butterflies, ladybugs, and honeybees. All supplies Finally, the project you've been asking for! Join Alicia for a fun afternoon are provided. A parent is required to accompany students age 16 and 17. If in this exciting new workshop where you'll get simple directions to create both parent and child wish to paint, please register separately. a freestyle macrame design. We'll supply all the materials needed to create a 20x36in macrame wall hanging. Personalize your creation with Thursday Feb 23 | 1 session | 6:30-8:30pm | $39 a variety of natural-toned yarn choices. Beverages and food will be Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Foxcroft | #AAPWTCN01W23 available to purchase. Recommended for age 12+; students under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. NEW! PORTRAIT DRAWING CLASS ► AGE 16+ Saturday Apr 22 | 1 session | 1:00-3:30pm | $69 Let's draw faces! Learn the skill of portrait drawing using only pen and Pour Wine and Bistro Otsego | Thesing-Coleman | #AAFMCRM01P23 paper. Bring in some prints of your face or the faces of loved ones. Learn proportions and shading using pen. You'll have time to practice, and the LOCATIONS 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 both parent and child wish to participate, please register separately. Thursday Mar 23 | 1 session | 6:30-8:30pm | $39 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Foxcroft | #AAWDRWP01W23 Aegir Brewing Company PERFECT PAIRINGS! 19050 Industrial Blvd NW, Elk River Pour Wine Bar and Bistro Make it a family night out! These classes are held at the same 15704 90th St NE, Otsego time & location as 'Just For Kids!' an activity class that you can register your child(ren) ages 5-10. See page 46 for class details. 14 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com

HOME & HOBBY | CULINARY ADULTS NEW! ZENTANGLE DRAWING ► AGE 16+ Zentangle drawing is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. During class, Zanielle will show you how to create your image with just pen and paper using lines and dots. You can choose to doodle draw, draw your pet or draw a candy skull. When registering, please indicate your choice of drawing. A parent is required to accompany students age 16 and 17. If both parent and child wish to participate, please register separately. Thursday Jan 19 | 1 session | 6:30-8:30pm | $35 Become a confident cook during our four-session Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Foxcroft | #AAWZNTL01F22 Culinary Confidence online course beginning on January 11. DIY CHUNKY KNIT BLANKET WORKSHOP NEW! CULINARY CONFIDENCE: A SERIES OF BASIC COOKING SKILLS FOR ADULTS WHO Have you been wanting to make your own chunky knit blanket? Sign up CLAIM THEY CAN'T COOK now for this class and learn how! The class includes all materials needed to make a 45x55\" or 40x60\" throw, and personalized instruction. The In this four-session course paced for beginners, you will learn and instructor will have a variety of colors to choose from at the class. Food and practice culinary basics such as roasting, braising, sautéing, seasoning beverages will be available for purchase before, during, and after the class. and flavor development, and more! This is a supportive environment where questions are encouraged, and we grow from our mistakes. The Tuesday Feb 28 | 1 session | 4:30-7:00pm | $69 menu will be determined and shared before the start of class. There will Pour Wine and Bistro Otsego | Thesing-Coleman | #AAFFKTC01W23 be some prep work required, including gathering, measuring, washing and chopping ingredients. Tuesday Feb 28 | 1 session | 4:45-7:15pm | $69 Pour Wine and Bistro Otsego | Thesing-Coleman | #AAFFKTC02W23 Wednesdays Jan 11-Feb 1 | 4 sessions | 6:00-7:30pm | $129 Online | Scheck | #ADGCLCF01W23 Tuesday Feb 28 | 1 session | 5:00-7:30pm | $69 Pour Wine and Bistro Otsego | Thesing-Coleman | #AAFFKTC03W23 BEGINNER KNIFE SKILLS Tuesday Feb 28 | 5:15-7:45pm | $69 Great knife skills are a time (and finger) saver in the kitchen. Start with Pour Wine and Bistro Otsego | Thesing-Coleman | #AAFFKTC04W23 choosing the right tools, setting up your prep station, and properly holding your knife. We'll practice ten basic cuts, including how to chop, dice, slice, mince, and roll cut. With your newly-honed techniques, you will become more efficient and consistent, reduce waste, and keep yourself safe! The instructor will provide recipes for three-bean and sweet potato chili and a seasonal fruit crumble to use the chopped ingredients. ONLINE! CULINARY CLASSES Sunday Feb 5 | 1 session | 2:00-4:00pm | $39 Online | Scheck | #ADGBKNS01W23 An email with online meeting information and link, an ingredient list and station prep AIR FRYER HYPE! COPYCAT KFC AND RECIPE suggestions will be sent prior your online class. IDEAS FOR ALL AGES! After class, you will receive the instructor's Have you ever wondered what the air fryer hype is all about? Do you want recipes used during class. cooking ideas that go beyond fries and frozen processed foods? Dive into the world of air frying in this demonstration and cook-along class! Watch as our online chef makes homemade egg rolls, pizza bites, seasoned potato wedges, and burgers, and cook-along to make copycat KFC chicken! Saturday Jan 28 | 1 session | 4:00-6:00pm | $35 Online | Georgakopoulos | #ADCAFRY01W23 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 15

ADULTS CULINARY EXPERIENCE DESSERTS COPYCAT RECIPES ETHNIC FOODS NEW! DAL FOR DINNER HOMEMADE EGG ROLLS AND SAMOSAS Do you love Indian food but are intimidated by the idea of making it Restaurant-quality egg rolls and samosas can be made right in your own yourself? Do you need more vegetarian options to spice up your dinner kitchen! These appetizers are jammed with flavors from around the world routine? Perhaps you want to learn variations, enhance your flavors, and can be a quick way to incorporate leftovers into something new and or work with the ingredients you currently have on hand. This class will fun to eat. Make a variety of egg rolls, samosas, and dipping sauces in teach you the fundamentals of working with legumes and split pulses, this virtual class as you cook along from the comfort of your own kitchen. sourcing and utilizing vibrant Indian spices, developing layers of flavor and perfecting a \"tadka.\" Tuesday Jan 24 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $29 Online | Selam | #ADGEGSM01W23 Thursday Feb 16 | 1 session | 6:00-7:00pm | $39 Online | Scheck | #ADGDDAL01W23 INSTANT POT 101 -- LIVE NEW! EASY ETHIOPIAN/ERITREAN COOKING Demystify the electric pressure cooker/multi-cooker called the Instant Pot during this virtual cooking class! Learn the foundations of cooking, Ethiopian/Eritrean food has become a favorite among foodies worldwide. care, and how to make a few amazing dishes in the Instant Pot. Experience the thrilling taste of exotic spices paired with daily ingredients Breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert menu items will be demonstrated such as vegetables, beans, and lentils, or meat sautéed with flavored in this class. Cook along with Tess as she creates a Creamy Cheesy butters and healthy oils. Every step in this virtual class is educational, Tuscan Chicken with Penne pasta dish. There will be time for questions informative and a delicious trip into the food culture of these historic and answers. countries. Enjoy cooking along from the comfort of your own kitchen. Saturday Jan 14 | 1 session | 4:00-6:00pm | $35 Monday Feb 13 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $29 Online | Georgakopoulos | #ADIIPLV01W23 Online | Selam | #ADGETHP01W23 NEW! HOLIDAY CHOCOLATE TREATS Add some homemade chocolates to your holiday cookie tins. They look beautiful and add a professional elegance. Plus, everyone will love them. We will make a variety of chocolate treats, including a classed- up turtle and a winter lover's peppermint bark. Dip dried fruit and pretzels and whip up creative variations of chocolate bark with random ingredients you probably already have! Thursday Dec 15 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $30 ONLINE! CULINARY CLASSES Online | Scheck | #ADDHCHT01F22 An email with online meeting information BAKE-AND-BUILD GINGERBREAD HOUSE! and link, an ingredient list and station prep FAMILY FUN BAKE-ALONG suggestions will be sent prior your online class. After class, you will receive the instructor's Start a new holiday tradition and create lifelong family memories by baking homemade gingerbread and constructing your own gingerbread recipes used during class. house! During this class, you will create the gingerbread for the house and whip up a batch of stiff Royal Icing to hold it all together! Friday Dec 16 | 1 session | 6:00-8:00pm | $35 Online | Georgakopoulos | #ADDGBHC01F22 16 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com

CULINARY ADULTS NEXT-LEVEL PIEROGI: FESTIVE FILLINGS AND DOUGH Create your own festive pierogi for the holiday! During this cook-along class, learn how to make a variety of homemade doughs and a variety of fillings for the pierogi that will make your taste buds dance! Discover how to create Tess' next-level potato and cheese filling and festive Reuben filling. Watch Tess demonstrate how she creates festive green and bright pink dough using pure and natural ingredients. Saturday Dec 10 | 1 session | 4:00-6:30pm | $39 Focaccia bread art is a new trend--decorate focaccia using fresh Online | Georgakopoulos | #ADGPGFS01F22 vegetables and herbs to make beautiful edible art! NEW! CALIFORNIA SUSHI ROLL EXTRAVAGANZA NEW! FOCACCIA, STROMBOLI & CALZONES! Join Chef Tess as she leads you through making a variety of delicious What makes a focaccia a focaccia, a stromboli a stromboli and a California rolls that have you wondering why you haven't tried making calzone a calzone? How are they different, or the same? Discover them before. California sushi roll combinations are limited only by your the answer to these questions as you learn how to make your own imagination. Create vegetarian, with or without seaweed, spicy or not. homemade focaccia bread, a wonderful rolled pizza called stromboli, Learn the skill of making seasoned sushi rice and spicy mayo, and how and stuffed pizzas known as calzones. Equipment needs: 9x13 non-stick to stuff, wrap, and shape the rolls 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 Saturday May 13 | 1 session | 4:00-6:00pm | $25 per household recommended to make both doughs. Online | Georgakopoulos | #ADGSSHI01P23 Saturday Mar 25 | 1 session | 4:00-6:30pm | $39 per household NEW! COPYCAT BIG MAC ATTACK & NO-CHURN Online | Georgakopoulos | #ADGFSCL01W23 ICE CREAM! NEW! VALENTINE STRAWBERRY ROLLS & Have you ever taken a bite of one of America's favorite double-stacked CHOCOLATE DREAMS: STRAWBERRY CREAM burgers with that special sauce, served under the golden arches, and CHEESE ROLLS AND KIT KAT NO-BAKE DESSERT wondered if you could make it yourself? This virtual cook-along class has the answer! We'll make homemade sesame seed buns, delicious Valentine's Day is synonymous with strawberries and chocolate gifted patties, and \"secret\" special sauce, and add homemade no-churn ice as an expression of love! These two dreamy mouth-watering sweets cream for dessert. are perfect to share or give to your sweetheart, family, friends, or loved ones! During class, you will learn to make the most wonderful Saturday Feb 25 | 1 session | 4:00-6:00pm | $35 per household Strawberry Cream Cheese Rolls, and a creamy Kit-Kat No-Bake Online | Georgakopoulos | #ADGBMIC01W23 Cheesecake topped with a velvety chocolate ganache. Equipment needs: A 9x11 rectangular baking pan or glass baking dish is needed for PER HOUSEHOLD FEES the rolls. An 8-inch springform pan is needed to create the cheesecake. ONE REGISTRATION COVERS PARTICIPANTS Saturday Feb 4 | 1 session | 4:00-6:30pm | $39 per household FROM THE SAME HOUSEHOLD; IF Online | Georgakopoulos | #ADDVLCH01W23 CHILDREN ARE PARTICIPATING, ADULT HOMEMADE PIEROGIES SUPERVISION IS REQUIRED. Perfect your pierogies during this virtual cook-along class! Start with homemade dough and filling that will make your taste buds dance for joy! You'll also discover how to freeze these little dumplings and store them for a rainy day. Saturday Apr 29 | 1 session | 4:00-6:00pm | $35 Online | Georgakopoulos | #ADGHMPG01P23 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 17

ADULTS CULINARY | SPECIAL INTEREST NEW! INSTANT POT CARNITAS, CLASSIC CHILI & HOMEMADE POTATO ROLLS Create two amazing meals that would typically take hours in a fraction of the time using the Instant Pot. Choose one for your cook-along and watch a demonstration of the other. If you have two Instant Pots, you can make both! You'll also learn how to bake delicious potato dinner rolls from scratch to go with the chili. Saturday Mar 11 | 1 session | 4:00-6:00pm | $35 per household Use your Instant Pot to create amazing meals in a fraction of the Online | Georgakopoulos | #ADIIPCN01W23 time that would typically take hours! HOMEMADE GNOCCHI MEAL: CREAMY TUSCAN NEW! MEDITERRANEAN MEZZE! GNOCCHI WITH CHICKEN & HOMEMADE BREAD The word \"mezze\" refers to what we all know as finger foods and Gnocchi are bite-sized tender soft pillows of pasta goodness with the dips. Many Mediterranean meals consist of assorted mezze items ability to take on added flavor to create mouthwatering meals. They that come together to create the most wonderful flavors, tastes and are even simpler to make than other fresh pasta options. During this textures. Dazzle your family and guests with a delicious, full-flavored fun-filled class, you will learn how to create these little morsels and turn Mediterranean mezze meal that will leave everyone asking for more! them into a scrumptious meal. Saturday Mar 4 | 1 session | 4:00-6:00pm | $35 per household Saturday Apr 22 | 1 session | 4:00-6:00pm | $35 per household Online | Georgakopoulos | #ADGMDMZ01W23 Online | Georgakopoulos | #ADGCNHB01P23 A \"CURE\" FOR CABIN FEVER: BACKYARD FUN WITH FALAFEL! FALAFEL, PITA POCKETS PHOTOGRAPHY AND DIPS Have you had enough of winter? Can't wait to get out of the house? If there were a food combination where nutrition meets deliciousness Professional photographer Jay Grammond leads you on a journey of and simplicity, it would be called falafel! Experience the fun of falafel photographic possibilities to get you out of the house and into your own while participating in this virtual cook-along class! Learn how to create yard or local park. Learn to see and compose creatively, how to create fantastic full-flavored falafel, delicious homemade pita-pocket bread, or look for great backgrounds, what subjects to focus on, and helpful yogurt tahini sauce, and marvelous hummus. apps and resources. Saturday May 6 | 1 session | 4:00-6:00pm | $35 per household Thursday Jan 26 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $25 Online | Georgakopoulos | #ADGFFFL01P23 Online | Grammond | #AGPCCFV01W22 ONLINE! CULINARY CLASSES BUILDING YOUR VISION: TAKING YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY FROM GOOD TO GREAT! An email with online meeting information and link, an ingredient list and station prep Are you a photographer who wants to take their images to the next suggestions will be sent prior your online class. level? Or maybe you are just getting started. Do you want to be a After class, you will receive the instructor's photographer who takes pictures, or one who creates images? We will cover some compositional basics and discuss concepts of building your recipes used during class. photographic vision that will take your images from good to great! Take away ideas and concepts that you can put into practice right away. Thursday Mar 2 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $25 Online | Grammond | #AGPPG2G01W23 18 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com

EXPERIENCE SPECIAL INTEREST ADULTS LANGUAGES ADVENTURES PHOTOGRAPHY FADING ADS OF THE TWIN CITIES ADULT CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH: ADVANCED PART 2 Do you remember seeing those old painted ads on the sides of buildings for Coca-Cola, Grain Belt Beer, grocery stores, and warehouses? Join ¿Quieres ampliar tu Español? Then this is the course for you! Expand Jay as he takes you on a virtual walk around the Twin Cities to view this your Spanish language skills by learning new complex grammatical sort of \"Art Gallery\" that surrounds us. You will also learn a bit about the concepts and sentence structures. Build your language expertise with history of some of these companies that date back into the 1800s. an overview of the Spanish subjunctive, a special verb form used to express uncertainty, possibility, mood, and expressions. You must have Thursday Mar 30 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $25 completed Advanced Spanish Part 1 or had more than two years of the Online | Grammond | #AGHFDTC01W23 Spanish language to be successful in this online class. ADULT CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH: BEGINNER Thursdays Feb 23-Mar 30 | 6 sessions | 6:00-7:00pm | $125 PART 2 Online | Futura Language Professionals | #AGLFTUI01W23 Learning a language is a lifelong journey, and now you are on your way! INTRODUCTION TO VOICEOVERS Keep up the momentum in Spanish Beginner Part 2. Continue with practical conversational components and builder phrases that will enable you to Explore the craft of voiceovers! Discover current trends, opportunities, hold short conversations related to giving and asking for directions and and tools you need to find success in the growing remote-working restaurant communication. We'll also discuss the importance of food, family, industry. Read a real script and receive coaching from your instructor, a and friendships in Spanish-speaking countries. This class is designed for professional voice actor, to improve your delivery. One-time, 90-minute, new students and those who have completed Spanish Beginner Part 1. one-on-one video chat class! Learn more at http://www.voicesforall.com. Upon completion of registration, you will be contacted by Voices for All to Mondays Feb 20-Mar 27 | 6 sessions | 6:00-7:00pm | $125 schedule your class. Online | Futura Language Professionals | #AGLFTUG01W23 Jan 1-May 31* | $49 Tuesdays Feb 21-Mar 28 | 6 sessions | 6:00-7:00pm | $125 Online | Voices for All Staff | #AGJITVO01W23 Online | Futura Language Professionals | #AGLFTUG02W23 ADULT CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH: ONLINE CLASSES INTERMEDIATE PART 2 An email with online meeting Quieres hablar más Español? Continue building on previous Spanish information and link will be sent skills to further develop your conversational abilities, including expressing recommendations and comparisons. Delve into more prior your online class. complex grammatical instruction and vocabulary to create full sentences in Spanish. Cultural discussions will include music, dance, 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 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 19

ADULTS SPECIAL INTEREST WRITE A RIVETING MYSTERY, SUSPENSE, OR CRIME STORY Become a mystery writer for fun or profit! You will discover the different sub-genres and three-act story structure of mystery writing and create an intriguing cast of characters. Learn how to research and pick your setting, make sure your opening grabs readers' attention, and use \"red herrings\" to misdirect your readers and create suspense until you're ready for the final reveal. Publishing options will also be discussed. Comedy, Romance, Mystery...Register for your Saturday Mar 4 | 1 session | 12:00-1:00pm | $29 choice of genres to learn tips and get advice on Online | Krusemark | #AGKCRME01W23 writing and publishing Saturday, March 4th. HOW TO OUTLINE AND WRITE AN IRRESISTIBLE ROMANCE COMEDY WRITING: HOW TO BE FUNNY ON PAPER AND STAGE Romance is the #1-selling fiction genre. Whether you're a new or experienced writer, this comprehensive session will help you sharpen Whether you need to make a dull work presentation more lively, mix your skills with practical step-by-step advice. You will discover the laughter with learning in the classroom, or ultimately want to write for different romance sub-genres and understand the proven romance print/production or perform your own stand-up routine, this fast-paced formula. You will also learn to create a unique setting, introduce your session will show you how to apply humor to all aspects of your life. You protagonist (lead character), percolate friction, and write relatable will learn the anatomy of a joke, how to use your powers of observation dialogue. Publishing options will also be discussed. to sharpen your wit, how to write different types of jokes, and how to use humor to entertain and influence people. Saturday Mar 4 | 1 session | 11:00am-12:00pm | $29 Online | Krusemark | #AGKRMNC01W23 Saturday Mar 4 | 1 session | 2:00-3:00pm | $29 Online | Krusemark | #AGKCMDY01W23 EXPLORE 50 DIFFERENT SELF-PUBLISHING OPTIONS EXPLORE THE WORLD AS A TRAVEL WRITER Self-publishing is all the rage, but is it the best option for YOU? You will Do you love to travel and love to write? Discover how to use all your discover the pros and cons of all the self-publishing options, including senses in a new destination to create detailed and in-depth descriptions print-on-demand and e-book publishing, as well as Amazon options. that capture and maintain readers' interest, and whether or not you need You will leave with a rated description of 50 self-publishing companies. to include photos with your work. You will also learn how to find and Participants must attend \"Beginner's Guide to Getting Published\" before submit your finished product to print and online markets, the business attending this class. side of travel writing (travel tax deductions), and how to avoid worn-out travel-writing cliches. Tuesday Mar 7 | 1 session | 7:00-8:00pm | $29 Online | Krusemark | #AGK50PB01W23 Saturday Mar 4 | 1 session | 1:00-2:00pm | $29 NEW! HOW TO PUBLISH YOUR BOOK WITHOUT Online | Krusemark | #AGKTRVL01W23 GOING BROKE PLEASE NOTE: So, you've written a book. Now what? Whether you want to share it with the world, or pass your memoirs on to family and friends, this class is The decision on whether a class will run is for you. We’ll show you how to prepare your manuscript for publishing made 3-5 days before the class start date. and explain the business of selling your books. The second session is a Register Early to insure we don’t cancel hands-on learning experience of preparing your manuscript and cover, setting up a Kindle Direct Publishing account, uploading your files, and a class you are hoping to take. publishing your book on Amazon. Updated Guide Book included. Tue/Thu Mar 30 & Apr 4 | 2 sessions | 6:30-8:00pm | $39 Online | Gossler Anderson | #AGKHTPB01W23 20 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com

ADULTS SBPAESCICIAELDIUNCTEARTIEOSNT EAXDPEURLITESNCE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO GETTING PUBLISHED Did you know...Meteorologist Mike Lynch built his first telescope when he was 15 years old? Is your goal to become a published freelance writer by selling a magazine article, short story, poem, or even a novel to a traditional NEW! MIKE LYNCH MINNESOTA STARWATCH publisher? This comprehensive workshop will guide you to, then past PROGRAM the editor's desk. Discover how to become a \"published\" writer, submit manuscripts, find the right publisher, write query letters, and determine Make the stars your old friends as we watch the great celestial show over how and when to get an agent. Learn 100 ways to make money as a Elk River and vicinity. Following a short orientation, you will enjoy quality time freelance writer. outside under the sky getting to know various constellations and some of the great stories behind them. We will use large telescopes for close-up views of Tuesday Mar 7 | 1 session | 5:00-7:00pm | $39 the moon, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, and other wonders. You will get a Online | Krusemark | #AGEGPBL01W23 large handout packet with user-friendly star maps and constellation charts, apps, websites, a telescope-buying guide, and more! MINNESOTA RECIPIENTS OF THE MEDAL OF HONOR: FROM THE CIVIL WAR TO VIETNAM Tuesday Apr 11 | 1 session | 8:15-10:00pm $25 Single/$45 Couple/$70 Family (3+ people) June Gossler Anderson was one of 27 women chosen to write the Salk MS Media Door S | Lynch | #AGTMLST01P23 biographies of the 72 Minnesota men who have received the Medal of Honor. During her presentation honoring the heroes, you will meet a RV OWNERSHIP AND TRAVEL HINTS host of brave men who fought and died for their country including the 14-year-old orphan who displayed his heroism during the Civil War, and Are you a recent RV/travel-trailer camper or thinking about becoming the Commander of the USS Arizona who went down with his ship at a snowbird and traveling the United States in your home-on-wheels? Pearl Harbor. During this presentation, discover how to use online tools to make RV/ Camper ownership and travel planning easier and less stressful. We'll Monday Feb 20 | 1 session | 7:00-8:00pm | $25 share information about website links and apps, useful memberships, Online | Gossler Anderson | #AGHMNMH01W23 and how to troubleshoot issues that may come up while on the road. ONE LAST TIME: WORLD WAR II VETERAN STORIES Monday Feb 13 | 1 session | 6:00-8:00pm | $35 per household Online | Ted/Roxie Williams | #ARIRVTT01W23 Members of the \"Greatest Generation\" are leaving us at an alarming rate. Photographer and amateur historian Jay Grammond planned CHRISTMAS IN KRAKOW and facilitated a WWII History Series in Elk River for 13 years, and got to know many people who shared their stories with us. During this Partake in the wonders of the medieval Market Square alive with Christmas presentation, Jay will share some of their stories. A ZOOM link will be and Santa Claus. Visit the open-air cloth market filled with wondrous gifts. emailed to you prior to the class. If you do not have an active email During this virtual excursion, view an 1100-year-old church that has sunk account, please call the Community Education office at 763-241-3520 up to the second floor and the Church of the Virgin Mary. No visit to Krakow for information. would be complete without a visit to Wawel Castle where we will encounter the Polish dragon who lived in a cave underneath the castle. Thursday May 11 | 1 session | 10:00-11:00am | $25 Online | Grammond | #AGHOLTW01P23 Monday Dec 12 | 1 session | 7:00-8:00pm | $19 Online | Gossler Anderson | #AGHKRKW01F22 ONLINE CLASSES An email with online meeting information and link will be sent prior to your online class. ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 21

ADULTS SPECIAL INTEREST | TRAVEL 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 Minnesota is filled with countless barns visible from roadways, Online | Grammond | #ARVRTBQ01P23 making these artistic landmarks easy to spot and enjoy! A ROAD TRIP AROUND MINNESOTA: LAKES AND A ROAD TRIP AROUND MINNESOTA: VETERAN WATERFALLS MEMORIALS Explore the land of sky-blue waters with professional photographer Jay Minnesota is home to a fantastic variety of Veteran memorials -- Grammond as he takes you on a virtual road trip around the state to everything from street names to granite monuments to statues. Join our learn about some of Minnesota's waterways. Discover what made them instructor as he shares his travels around the state to discover some of so important to travel and trade in bygone days, and why these same the ways Minnesota honors its Veterans. waterways are still vital to the economy and as a form of recreation and relaxation. Get ideas for your own road trip. Thursday Apr 20 | 1 session | 10:00-11:00am | $25 Online | Grammond | #ARVRTVM01P23 Thursday Feb 16 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $25 Online | Grammond | #ARVRTMN01W23 Thursday May 11 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $25 Online | Grammond | #ARVRTVM02P23 Thursday Mar 30 | 1 session | 10:00-11:00am | $25 Online | Grammond | #ARVRTMN02W23 COLLETTE: CANADIAN ROCKIES & GLACIER NATIONAL PARK HISTORY AND HAUNTINGS OF THE EMERALD ISLE Get ready for an adventure that brings together the beautiful expanse Join local author June Gossler Anderson as she shares stories of her of the prairies, the soaring majesty of the Canadian Rockies, and the travels to Ireland to explore its ghostly residents. Ireland is famous for brilliance of Montana's Glacier National Park. Your 7-day journey begins its \"thin places,\" a membrane or a thin layer between worlds that cross in the province of Alberta. The trip includes airfare, lodging, and six over each other. Ireland's history has been recorded by those who lived breakfasts, one lunch, and three dinners. during turbulent times and often perished because of them. Their ghosts are eyewitnesses to this history. Sometimes, they are the history. Jun 18-24, 2023 | 7 days, 6 nights $3449 per person; double occupancy/$4149 Per Person; single occupancy Thursday Mar 16 | 1 session | 7:00-8:00pm | $25 #ARGCNDR01F22 Online | Gossler Anderson | #AGHHHEI01W23 FOR TRIP DETAILS COLLETTE: IRISH SPLENDOR Contact Community Education at 763.241.3520 Experience a true taste of \"Irish Splendor\" on a trip that combines fabulous for more details and a complete itinerary accommodations, stunning scenery, and incredible cuisine. Your 8-day tour for any trip offered. of the Emerald Isle includes an overnight stay on the regal grounds of a historic castle where you will toast the end of the fabulous trip with a farewell dinner. Trip includes airfare, lodging, six breakfasts, and two dinners. Mar 22-29, 2023 | 8 days, 7 nights $2748 Single Occupancy/$2398 Double Occupancy/$2368 Triple Occupancy #ATGIRSH01F22 22 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com

EXPERIENCE FINANCE ADULTS RETIREMENT GOALS PLANNING AHEAD SOCIAL MEDIA COLLEGE PLANNING 101 MEDICARE BASICS PARTS A-D Learn how to prepare your child and your family for college logistically, Is Medicare in your near future? Do you have questions about what it academically, and financially. The power is in your hands to make smart covers? If you plan to enroll within the next year, this class has answers decisions about this next big step in your student's life. for you. Monday Mar 6 | 1 session | 6:00-7:00pm | $15 per household Wednesday Dec 14 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $12 Rogers MS Media Door A | Perkins | #ANCCLGP01W23 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Pfeifer | #ANMMEDC03F22 FINANCIAL AID 101 Thursday Feb 9 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $15 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Pfeifer | #ANMMEDC01W23 Discover what goes into a college's price tag and how to make a plan without a lifetime of debt. Learn why college is an investment, not just Tuesday Apr 25 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $15 an expense. Explore the different forms of financial aid, how to apply for Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Pfeifer | #ANMMEDC01P23 it, and how to read an offer letter. Get tips on what to do now to reduce your college and out-of-pocket costs. SAVVY SOCIAL SECURITY Monday Feb 27 | 1 session | 6:00-7:00pm | $15 per household During this workshop you will cover strategies for maximizing your Rogers MS Media Door A | Perkins | #ANCFAID01W23 Social Security benefits, including five factors to consider when deciding when to apply for benefits, how to minimize taxes on Social Security DON'T WORRY, RETIRE HAPPY benefits, and how to coordinate Social Security with your other sources of retirement income. In retirement, every day can be like a Saturday! That's a lot of time to fill and it's important to have a financial plan that will allow you the Tuesday Apr 4 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $15 freedom to enjoy it. Discuss the keys to living your retirement to the Prairie View MS 125 Media Center Door 1 | Bettinger | #ANSSVSC01P23 fullest and having a strong plan in place to achieve financial happiness while retired. Financial advisor Justin Bettinger will lead you through WRITE YOUR OWN WILL Tom Hegna's book, \"Don't Worry, Retire Happy: 7 Steps to a Secure Retirement.\" If you were to pass away unexpectedly, would your wishes be carried out? Who would coordinate the probate for your estate? Who would Tuesday May 16 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $15 be the guardian of your children? To whom would your assets be Prairie View MS 125 Media Center Door 1 | Bettinger | #ANNDWRH01P23 distributed? This class will help you answer these questions through drafting a basic will with guidance from a licensed attorney. Prior to GUARANTEE attending class, you will receive and must complete a questionnaire to bring to class. Basic computer skills are helpful. Discount available when We guarantee your satisfaction with our courses registering as a pair. and activities. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact the Community Education Tuesday Dec 13 | 1 session | 6:00-9:00pm | $69 Individual/$129 Couple office at 763.241.3520, or the E arly Childhood Elk River HS Rm 331 Door H | Griffin | #ANEWYOW02F22 Family Education office at 763.241.3524. Tuesday Feb 28 | 1 session | 6:00-9:00pm | $69 Individual/$129 Couple Elk River HS Rm 331 Door H | Griffin | #ANEWYOW01W23 Tuesday May 23 | 1 session | 6:00-9:00pm | $69 Individual/$129 Couple Elk River HS Rm 331 Door H | Griffin | #ANEWYOW01P23 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 23

ADULTS TECHNOLOGY | WORKPLACE HOME BUYING IN TODAY'S MARKET Whether it is your very first home, dream home, or investment property, the home-buying process can be intimidating. We'll walk through the ever-changing real estate market and empower you to make educated 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, timeline, and the market specific to where you are looking to buy. Saturday Dec 17 | 1 session | 10:00-11:30am | $9 YouTube is the world's largest media platform where you can Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Olson | #ANNHMBY05F22 share your hobbies, advice, instructions, talents and gifts. Tuesday Jan 31 | 1 session | 6:30-8:00pm | $15 Rogers MS Media Door A | Olson | #ANNHBTM01W23 Saturday Feb 25 | 1 session | 9:00-10:30am | $15 HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN YOUTUBE CHANNEL Handke Center Rm 212 Door 5 | Olson | #ANNHBTM02W23 Learn the basics to create and begin your very own YouTube channel. MYTHS AND TIPS TO SELL YOUR HOME TODAY Join the world's largest media platform to share your hobbies, advice, instructions, talents/gifts, and more with the world and your audience! The thought of selling your home in TODAY's market can be Tuesday Feb 7 | 1 session | 12:00-1:00pm | $29 overwhelming! We'll explore the ever-changing real estate market with Online | Welsh | #ATSYTBE01W23 up-to-date information on the current market conditions and how to prepare your home to sell today. We will discuss the common myths of EASE INTO SOCIAL MEDIA the real estate market and help you create a plan based on your goals, timeline, and the market specific to where you are selling. Do you want to gain a better understanding of social media? This class will go over step-by-step basics for Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Saturday Feb 11 | 1 session | 9:00-10:30am | $15 Twitter, and YouTube. Common questions and insights on social media Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Olson | #ANNMTSH01W23 will be reviewed so that you're up-to-date on the latest buzzwords and topics. Come and learn to share, search and connect; no prior Tuesday Feb 21 | 1 session | 6:30-8:00pm | $15 experience is required. Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Olson | #ANNMTSH02W23 WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE NFTS? Tuesday Jan 3 | 1 session | 12:00-1:00pm | $29 Online | Welsh | #ATSSCMD01W23 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 what an NFT is, how they are used, and the impact of NFTs on the future of music, artists, and digital creators! Thursday Feb 9 | 1 session | 12:00-1:00pm | $29 Online | Welsh | #ANINFTS01W23 SAVVY TAX STRATEGIES ONLINE! CLASSES Fact #1: Taxes can be complicated. Fact #2: No one wants to pay An email with online meeting more than their fair share. Join financial expert Justin Bettinger as he information and link will be sent cuts through the jargon and complexity to help you create an efficient retirement tax strategy. You will also learn how to avoid common - and prior your online class. costly - mistakes with your investments, health care and estate. Tuesday Feb 7 | 1 session | 6:30-7:30pm | $15 Prairie View MS 125 Media Center Door 1 | Bettinger | #ANTSTXS01W23 24 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com

WORKPLACE ADULTS NEW! INTRO TO TWITTER Twitter is one of the largest social media platforms in the world, but just what is it? Explore the Twitterverse and learn how to create a profile, read what others are saying, how to send a Tweet, and more. Whether you are just curious as an observer or you would like to become a user yourself, we can help! Thursday Jan 26 | 1 session | 12:00-1:00pm | $29 Online | Welsh | #ATSITTW01W23 NEW! HELP WITH FACEBOOK: GET THE Driving new customer traffic to your website and promoting ANSWERS YOU NEED! your business is imperative in today's technology world. Feel confident using the world's most popular social media site to NEW! GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH INSTAGRAM connect safely with family and friends. Learn the basics, including how to post photos, along with other top tips for utilizing the site. Review What can you do on Instagram that can result in huge growth for your the recommended privacy settings, and leave knowing how to navigate customer base and sales? You'll find the answers in this fun, beginner- securely through the social media platform. level class on growing your business with Instagram. Learn the key steps needed to improve your company bottom line and gain more Thursday Jan 5 | 1 session | 12:00-1:00pm | $29 followers. Plus, you will learn to make your content irresistible and have Online | Welsh | #ATSFBAS01W23 fun in the process! Sessions are recorded and available to registered students so that you do not need to attend the exact designated time. NEW! HELP WITH SNAPCHAT Tuesday Jan 17 | 1 session | 12:00-1:00pm | $29 What exactly is Snapchat? Stay up-to-date in today's digital world with Online | Welsh | #AWSINST01W23 this fun and informational class. We will cover everything adults need to know about one of the world's most popular social media apps. Learn Tuesday May 16 | 1 session | 12:00-1:00pm | $29 the foundation of how Snapchat is used and how it works, what the basic Online | Welsh | #AWSINST01P23 features include, how to set up safety features, how to check for profile details, and how advertisers work to target audience members. SOCIAL MEDIA FOR BUSINESS Thursday Jan 19 | 1 session | 12:00-1:00pm | $29 Driving new customer traffic to your website and promoting your Online | Welsh | #ATSSNAP01W23 business is imperative in today's technology world. Don't let your skill set or company get left behind by missing the key social media rules TRY THIS! you need to know! Learn how to craft a simple but effective social media marketing strategy, listen directly to customers, and implement tips to INTRO TO MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY grow your business all without being overwhelmed by technology. Knowing medical terminology is the first step for any career in the Thursday Jan 12 | 1 session | 12:00-1:00pm | $29 medical field or simply to understand your family's medical visits. Online | Welsh | #AWSSMDA01W23 This highly specialized language involves word building with root words, prefixes, suffixes, and abbreviations. You will leave with Thursday May 11 | 1 session | 12:00-1:00pm | $29 a solid foundation of medical language, as well as basic medical Online | Welsh | #AWSSMDA01P23 billing and coding terminology. After passing the open-book exam included in the course workbook, you will earn a Certificate of PLEASE NOTE: Completion. This course is taught by longtime educator LeeAnne Krusemark, and Credentialed Medical Professional Vanessa The decision on whether a class will run is Grinnell, RRT. made 3-5 days before the class start date. Register Early to help insure we don’t cancel Monday Mar 6 | 1 session | 6:00-9:00pm | $49 Online | Krusemark | #AWMMTRM01W23 a class you are hoping to take. ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 25

ADULTS WORKPLACE ONLINE CERTIFICATE CLASSES! Whether you’re a professional looking to enhance your skills and professional credentials, a high school graduate looking to continue your education, or an individual just looking for something to do in your free time, an online certificate course may be a great solution for you. Our certificates involve completing 2 or 3 individual courses over a period of months; however, you can also register for individual courses. Courses are provided by quality colleges and associations with expert instructors. Certificates and individual courses can be completed: »  As non-credit, in which case you can participate as little or as much as you like; »  For completion and recognition; these completion requirements apply if you are taking the online course or certificate to earn a Certificate/ Certification or CEUs. Start your online training and add a new skill set to your resumé today! Registering for a certificate program will automatically enroll you in the required courses and save you money. Classes included in certificate programs can also be taken individually. Online learning is a fun, enjoyable and very productive way to learn. You will engage with the instructor and other participants. The online classroom is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The content (readings, audio lectures, slides) and self quizzes are accessible for the entire course, so you can work ahead, or go back and review again, at your convenience. After you register, login information will be sent to your email three days prior to the start of class. Visit our website at www.728communityed.com to view additional information and full course descriptions for all online certificate programs and individual courses. CERTIFICATE CLASSES STARTING WINTER 2023 Bookkeeping Certificate Certificate in Project Management »  Understanding Debits and Credits | General Ledger and Month- »  Introduction to Project Management | Project Management End Procedures | Closing Procedures and Financial Statements Knowledge Areas | Project Management Processes Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers NEW! Certificate in Quickbooks Online »  Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers | Cash is King | Financial Analysis and Planning for Non-Financial Managers »  Quickbooks Online Level I | Quickbooks Online Level 2 Certificate in Basic Game Design Certificate in Web Design »  Introduction to Game Design | Intermediate Video Game Design »   Introduction to Web Design | Intermediate Web Design Certificate in Business Writing Advanced Web Design »  Business Writing | Effective Copywriting | Writing News and Press Certificate in Workplace Communication »  Conflict Management | Negotiation: Get What You Want | Using Releases Personality Profiles for Better Work Performance Certificate in Customer Service Coding Certificate »  Extraordinary Customer Service| Keys to Customer Service »  Introduction to Coding | HTML Fundamentals | CSS Fundamentals Certificate in Data Analysis Digital Marketing Certificate »  Introduction to Data Analysis | Intermediate Data Analysis »  Improving Email Promotions | Boosting Your Website Traffic Advanced Data Analysis Online Advertising Certificate in Leadership Development Entrepreneurship Certificate »  Leadership Principles | Developing Your Leadership Skills »  Entrepreneur Boot Camp | The Business Plan | Entrepreneurial Developing Your Professional Career Marketing Certificate in Learning Styles Integrated Marketing Certificate »  Developing the Socialization Skills of Students with ASD in the Inclusive Classroom | Gender Matters: Gender in the Classroom »  Advanced Marketing Concepts | Successful Print Marketing Generational Learning Styles Integrated Marketing Best Practices Certificate in Mastering Excel Management Certificate »  Mastering Microsoft Excel | Intermediate Excel| Advanced Excel »  Management Boot Camp | Collaborative Management | Managing Certificate in Non-Profit Administration »  Revenue Generation for Nonprofits | Program Evaluation for Generations in the Workplace Nonprofits Mastering Video Marketing Certificate Certificate in Online Teaching »  YouTube for Business | Video Marketing »  Advanced Teaching Online | Designing Online Instruction Social Media for Business Certificate Fostering Online Discussion »  Introduction to Social Media | Integrating Social Media in Your Organization | Marketing Using Social Media 26 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com

WELCOME TO THE HOPE PROGRAM! HOPE ADULTS From outings to events, activities and classes, we have a wide variety Learn new skills and ways to be artistic in our to keep you busy. There are always some of your favorites and a few HOPE classes! All skill levels are welcomed. new ones to try. »  These activities are designed for adults with developmental disabilities (age 18+). »  You can also access program information and register online at www.728communityed.com. »  Participants are asked to register a staff or family member (age 16+) if personal care assistance is needed. »  If attending alone, the participant should be able to function independently in a group setting, follow simple directions, and communicate their needs. »  All reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the needs of the participants. »  Please allow at least one week to make accommodations; this includes sign language interpretation. »  Community Education welcomes persons of all abilities to participate in any of the activities throughout this brochure. EVENTS & ACTIVITIES CLASSES »  Dec 5 Sports Sampler »  Dec 8 Let’s Cook! Individual Lasagna »  Dec 20 Grinchmas Celebration »  Dec 13 Cookie Bake & Decorate »  Dec 27 Card Game Club »  Jan 5 Winter Yarn Wreath »  Jan 26 Game Night »  Jan 9 Coloring Enthusiast Club »  Feb 16 HOPE Season Kick Off »  Jan 12 Lets Cook! Breakfast Egg Muffins & Protein Bites H PEISD 728 Community Education »  Jan 16 Snowball Yarn Craft »  Feb 6 Valentine Sock Gnome »  Feb 9 Let’s Cook! Pizza and Cupcakes »  Feb 20 DIY Bird Feeder »  Feb 23 Tic Tac Toe To-Go JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! Be one of the first to get details on all HOPE classes! Contact our office to join the HOPE mailing list. Call 763.241.3520 or email [email protected]. ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 27

ADULTS BASIC EDUCATION EXPERIENCE ONLINE LEARNING INSTRUCTION SUCCESS ł NEED A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA? ł IMPROVE BASIC SKILLS The Elk River Learning Lab now offers 3 Adult Secondary Adult Basic Education (ABE) is for learners who need goal-specific Credential Options. basic skills such as: ►GED »  Accuplacer and College Prep »  The four tests in the GED battery measure academic »  Returning to the workforce or changing careers competencies. »  Helping children with homework »  To take the official tests, you must be 19 years of age or older and »  ASVAB preparation have a valid, current government-issued photo ID. If you are 17 or »  Keyboarding and Computer Basics 18 years old and are not currently enrolled in high school, we can apply for your age waiver. ONLINE! DISTANCE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES »  The cost per subject area of the GED is $30. Official practice tests are $6.99 each. Ask about how you may be able to study off-site in the comfort of your »  The Elk River Learning Lab will provide instruction to help you home! prepare for the exam, help you develop a study plan, and guide you through the process of registering for the official exams. »  Prepare for the GED »  Brush up on English, reading, writing, or math skills ►CREDIT RECOVERY DIPLOMA »  Self-paced, individualized programs »  Credit recovery diploma is available to qualifying adults age 18 »  Flexible and convenient and older. »  LIVE Interactive classes »  Coursework for missing credits is completed in an independent study program using online courses. Enroll in our online program designed for adults to brush up on skills »  High school transcripts will be evaluated to determine which using online materials and the support of a trained teacher. credits and coursework are needed. JOIN OUR TEAM OF ABE AND ESL VOLUNTEERS ►STATE STANDARD ADULT HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Here’s your opportunity to make a contribution to your community in a This state standard adult high school diploma is competency-based, personal way. Classroom and one-to-one volunteers are needed for a aligning to Minnesota’s current K-12 graduation standards and embeds: variety of positions: classroom assistant, clerical assistant and technology assistant. Work with individuals or small groups tutoring basic skills or »  College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) for Adult English as a Second Language. If you would like to learn more about Education becoming a volunteer, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 763-433-4221. »  Academic, Career and Employability Skills (ACES) Transitions FREE CHILDCARE! Integration Framework Free on-site childcare is available for some »  Northstar Digital Literacy Standards Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language classes. Please see any ABE/ESL staff The Minnesota State Adult Diploma Competency Domains include English Language Arts, Mathematics, Career Development and Employability member for registration assistance. Skills, including Digital Literacy Skills, Social Studies and Science. Schedule an intake appointment with a staff member of the Elk River Learning Lab to answer your questions and determine the best route for you. 28 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE ADULTS ABE/ESL 2023 CLASS INFORMATION WINTER/SPRING 2023 »  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30am-12:30pm »  Tuesday 1:00-4:00pm »  Tuesday 4:00-7:00pm (through Dec 20) »  Monday 4:00-7:00pm (beginning Jan 9, 2023) *Not meeting Dec 21-Jan 2, 16, 27, Feb 20, Apr 3-7, May 29 The Elk River Learning Lab at the Handke Center has been ONLINE! INTERACTIVE ONLINE CLASSES able to offer support to many students from Ukraine. »  Pronunciation »  Conversation »  Reading/Writing Skills »  English WELCOMING FAMILIES FROM UKRAINE Instructors will discuss which options will meet your needs based on your skills and goals. Our adult English language classes serve a variety of learners from CONTACT INFORMATION dozens of different home countries. However, since late spring 2022, we have seen a noticeable increase in students from Ukraine. Some  Elk River Learning Lab have joined family members who already lived in the area, and others Community Education at The Handke Center have come here without the support of friends or family. However, they 1170 Main Street, Elk River, MN 55330 are welcomed by our diverse student population that comprise our school. Once in the United States, our Ukrainian students feel conflicted q 763-241-3400 x5525 with gratitude and worry for their families back home. Our school and E [email protected] the great diversity of our students offer them a refuge in which they can  www.728communityed.com grow and flourish in our community. Coordinator: Sherry Smith Instructor: Rallou Rice We have been happy to welcome them to Minnesota and to our English CLASSROOM LOCATION classes. Handke Center - Room 221 ł ESL FOR ADULTS English as a Second Language (ESL) is training for individuals whose first language is not English. Training is designed to help participants with: »  Speaking Interested in learning more about SCAN HERE »  Reading Adult Basic Education and English classes? »  Listening »  Writing »  Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) »  Citizenship »  Online classes available Beginning, intermediate, and advanced level classes or Scan the QR code on the right with your individualized instruction are available. phone to access our interest form and one of our ABE staff will contact you! ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 29

EARLY CHILDHOOD ECFE WHAT ARE THE ACTIVITIES? »  A variety of age-appropriate activities will be set up in the classroom. »  You and your child can choose what you want to try; we encourage you to “take your child’s lead” and enjoy the time together. »  At times we will do group activities with all parents and children. EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION (ECFE) WHAT HAPPENS DURING PARENT DISCUSSION TIME? FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO BEFORE KINDERGARTEN »  While your child participates in the children’s time in the ECFE classroom with the Early Childhood Educator, you’ll meet with »  ECFE is based on the idea that the family provides a child’s first parents and the ECFE Parent Educator. and most significant learning environment and parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. Parents shape a child’s »  Parent discussion will be in the children’s room for parents with young development and set the stage for future learning and growth. children; it will be in another room for parents with older children. »  ECFE offers a variety of classes that provide information, »  It’s a comfortable situation where you’ll be able to talk about the encouragement and support for children AND their parents. joys and concerns of parenting. You’ll be able to take time to look at and consider many ideas. Research tells us that getting information »  ECFE offers hands-on learning opportunities for you to explore new and support for our role as parents is one of the most important experiences, meet other families, and grow and learn together with things we can do for ourselves and our children! your child. WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE CHILDREN’S TIME AND »  ECFE serves all families in ISD 728 with children age birth to HOW WILL PARENTS BE INVOLVED? Kindergarten. »  The children participate in both teacher-led and child-initiated »  All ECFE instructing staff have, at minimum, a four-year degree activities in the classroom when moms, dads or caregivers plus teaching licensure in Parent Education, Early Childhood participate in the discussion. Education or Early Childhood Family Education and provide the quality education parents expect. »  The Early Childhood Educator prepares the room and activities gauged for the children’s ages. »  In some classes, parents take turns working with the teacher in the classroom. This provides an opportunity for parents to observe children’s time and how their child responds. It also provides an opportunity to learn more about children’s development and behavior. It’s a chance to get involved and have fun! WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE COME TO ECFE PARENT/ SEPARATING & CHILD ACTIVITIES? NON-SEPARATING CLASSES »  Staff will greet you and the room will be set up with age- Separating classes are classes where the appropriate activities. parents move to a different room for parent discussion and children remain »  Usually there are three parts to the sessions: time together for parents and children, parent discussion time and children’s activity in their classroom for activities. and exploration time. »  Non-separating classes are classes where the parent discussion is in the room with the children; separating classes are classes where the parents move to a different room and children remain in their classroom for activities. FEES TO0 EXPENSIVE? Non-separating classes are classes where the parent discussion is in If you can't participate in a class due to the cost, please call our office at 763.241.3524. We can the room with the children. arrange to reduce or even waive the fee! 30 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com

MULTI-AGE EARLY CHILDHOOD BIRTH TO THREE ► AGE BIRTH-36 MONTHS ECFE is based on the idea that the family provides a child’s first and most significant learning environment and Enjoy time with your child and be creative, engage in active play, parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. and share in circle time activities. Parenting time will be in the child's classroom in a non-separating atmosphere. This class is free for TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS children under 12 months (select waived fee when registering.) ► AGE 12 MONTHS-KINDERGARTEN ENTRY Mondays Jan 9-May 15* | 15 sessions | 4:30-5:45pm | $105 Children learn from one another as they play and interact. Join us in a Handke Center Room 1 Door 6 | #EEBIRTH08W23 growth opportunity for children to develop social, emotional, physical *Not meeting Jan 16, Feb 20, Apr 3, 10 and cognitive skills in a mixed-age group setting. Parents will discuss ways to support developmental milestones, ways to make learning fun Tuesdays Jan 10-May 16* | 17 sessions | 9:00-10:15am | $119 and discipline techniques. This is a separating class. Handke Center Room 1 Door 6 | #EEBIRTH06W23 *Not meeting Apr 4, 11 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 Rogers Elem Rm E106 Door 8 | #EEBIRTH02W23 *Not meeting Apr 4, 11 Tuesdays Jan 10-May 16* | 17 sessions | 10:30am-12:00pm | $119 Rogers Elem Rm E106 Door 8 | #EETODDL04W23 Wednesdays Jan 11-May 17* | 17 sessions | 10:45am-12:00pm | $119 *Not meeting Apr 4, 11 Zimmerman Elem Rm E104 Door 2 | #EEBIRTH05W23 *Not meeting Apr 5, 12 Wednesdays Jan 11-May 17* | 17 sessions | 9:00-10:30am | $119 Zimmerman Elem Rm E104 Door 2 | #EETODDL07W23 Thursdays Jan 12-May 18* | 16 sessions | 9:00-10:15am | $112 *Not meeting Apr 5, 12 Handke Center Room 1 Door 6 | #EEBIRTH07W23 *Not meeting Feb 2, Apr 6, 13 Thursdays Jan 12-May 18* | 16 sessions | 9:00-10:30am | $112 Rogers Elem Rm E106 Door 8 | #EETODDL05W23 Fridays Jan 13-May 19* | 14 sessions | 9:00-10:15am | $98 *Not meeting Feb 2, Apr 6, 13 Prairie View Elem Rm A108 Door 2 | #EEBIRTH04W23 *Not meeting Jan 27, Feb 3, Mar 10, Apr 7, 14 Thursdays Jan 12-May 18* | 16 sessions | 10:45am-12:15pm | $112 Rogers Elem Rm E106 Door 8 | #EETODDL08W23 ł ONES ► AGE 12-24 MONTHS *Not meeting Feb 2, Apr 6, 13 Come join us in our creative learning environment designed for curious, Fridays Jan 13-May 19* | 14 sessions | 10:30am-12:00pm | $98 busy, on-the-go toddlers. Engage with other parents and a parent Prairie View Elem Rm A108 Door 2 | #EETODDL06W23 educator exploring toddler development, ways to expand learning *Not meeting Jan 27, Feb 3, Mar 10, Apr 7, 14 at home, and encouraging language development. This is a non- separating class. New families may join any time as space permits. Mondays Jan 9-May 15* | 15 sessions | 9:00-10:15am | $105 Handke Center Room 1 Door 6 | #EETONES02W23 *Not meeting Jan 16, Feb 20, Apr 3, 10 Wednesdays Jan 11-May 17* | 17 sessions | 9:00-10:15am | $119 Handke Center Room 1 Door 6 | #EETONES01W23 *Not meeting Apr 5, 12 WEATHER CANCELLATIONS Follow our Twitter Feed @CE728ALERT or check online at www.728communityed.com for possible weather related cancellations and other program updates. ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 31

EARLY CHILDHOOD MULTI-AGE ł TWOS ► AGE 24-36 MONTHS PARTICIPANT/SIBLING CHILDCARE @ HANDKE Two-year-olds are growing at high speed! They require guidance and limits as they set out to try new things in their world. Our classrooms EDVENTURE CLUB are set up to allow children to engage all of their senses as they sing, PARTICIPANT/SIBLING CHILDCARE dance, create, build, problem-solve, communicate and socialize. Children gain confidence, trust and independence as their parents EdVenture Club offers on-site childcare for the children/siblings of separate for their facilitator-led parent education that focuses on program participants by staff specifically trained in Early Childhood child development, parenting and parent-child relationships. This is a best practices. Please note: Participant/Sibling childcare is separating class. offered for the Handke Center classes only. Wednesdays Jan 11-May 17* | 17 sessions | 10:30am-12:00pm | $119 »  This is a pay-in-advance program. Handke Center Room 10 Door 6 | #EEFTWOS01W23 »  Registration is due by the Monday two weeks prior to when *Not meeting Apr 5, 12 care is needed. łMO TNHTRHESE-KSI,NFDOEURRGSA,RFTIVEENSE►NTRAYGE 36 »  Changes to your child's attendance schedule are due This is a time of investigating and experimenting for your child. Explore with by 11:59pm on Wednesday of the week prior to planned your preschool-age child and discover the world of math, literacy and social attendance. Schedule change requests are pending until play. Parents will discuss topics focused on Kindergarten preparation as approved by the office. well as topics selected by the group. This is a separating class. »  Requests for additional days of care made after the registration deadline will be added to a waiting list. You will be Thursdays Jan 12-May 18* | 16 sessions | 10:30am-12:00pm | $112 notified by email only if the site is able to accommodate the Handke Center Room 10 Door 6 | #EEPTHRE01W23 request. *Not meeting Feb 2, Apr 6, 13 HOW DO I REGISTER? STEAM ► AGE 12 MONTHS-KINDERGARTEN ENTRY »  Register at https://isd728.ce.eleyo.com; payment is not due at time of registration. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. This unique class helps children build science-related »  Your childcare account will be invoiced by 5pm on Thursday knowledge and offers creative ways for your children to express the week prior to scheduled attendance with auto payments themselves. This is a non-separating class for you and your child to processed on Friday of the week prior to attendance. build connections and learning skills through the world of STEAM! Circle time is included. »  Schedules and payments are online only: email and phone registrations will not be accepted. Tuesdays Mar 7-May 16* | 9 sessions | 2:30-3:30pm | $63 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | #EEPST3601P23 »  Scheduled days can be completed weekly or monthly; you will *Not meeting Apr 4, 11 be invoiced weekly. PLEASE NOTE: »  Site staff cannot accept registrations, changes or cancellations. »  Care is offered for classes at Handke Center only. FEES: »  $3 per session (day) per child. Care is available for classes that have the Program Participant Childcare program icon next to the title or class. WANT TO LEARN MORE? If you have questions or would like to visit one of our ECFE PLEASE NOTE: classrooms and meet an Early Childhood or Parent Educator, contact the ECFE office at 763-241-3524. No one will be denied The decision on whether a class will run is made 3-5 days before the class start date. participation in ECFE programs because of inability to pay. Register Early to insure we don’t cancel Call us today to ask questions, make payment plan arrangements, or to have fees reduced or waived. a class you are hoping to take. 32 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com

MULTI-AGE | PARENTING EARLY CHILDHOOD NATURE PLAY ► AGE BIRTH-KINDERGARTEN ENTRY Children develop communication, social, physical, Come to the Handke Nature Explore Center and experience the best- problem-solving and creative skills through play. kept secret in Elk River! We will create nature art, go on scavenger hunts, learn about eagles (and help rebuild our eagle nest) and PKILNADYEARNGDARLETAERNNEN►TRAYGE 2 YEARS- relax in the outdoors with stories and circle time! Free admission; no registration necessary. Children learn best through play experiences, which are essential to a child's growth. In this class, we will spend time looking at the amazing Mondays Apr 17-May 15 | 5 sessions | 10:00-11:30am | $0 benefits of play in childhood. We will engage in playful activities with Handke Center Nature Explore Classroom our children and learn how to set up beneficial play activities at home. Come prepared to laugh and enjoy your child's play and even have fun HIKE WITH ECFE ► AGE BIRTH-KINDERGARTEN yourself! This is a non-separating class. ENTRY Mondays Jan 9-May 15* | 15 sessions | 10:30-11:45am | $105 Explore Woodland Trail, located right here in Elk River! We will meet Handke Center Room 10 Door 6 | #EEFPLLN01W23 at this fabulous local park and experience how to support your child's *Not meeting Jan 16, Feb 20, Apr 3, 10 interest in the outdoors. This class will start with a grounding circle time and will then head out onto the trail to explore. We will meet rain or shine! EXPERIENCE THIS! Thursdays Apr 20-May 18 | 5 sessions | 3:00-4:00pm | $10 COOKING WITH YOUR PRESCHOOLER Woodland Trails Park Elk River | #EEKHIKE01P23 ► AGE 12 MONTHS-KINDERGARTEN ENTRY BIG... BUILDING BETTER BEHAVIORS FOR Cook with your child! This unique class offers a new cooking SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, CHILDCARE AND AT HOME activity every week using the LANA (Learning About Nutrition through Activities) program. This is a non-separating class for »  BIG is an intervention and prevention program for preschoolers you and your child to build connections and learn skills through who are at risk of losing their childcare or preschool placement cooking. Circle time is included. because of negative behaviors. Tuesdays Jan 10-Feb 28 | 8 sessions | 2:30-3:30pm | $56 »  BIG works with parents, teachers and childcare providers to build Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 6 | #EEPCO3601W23 positive behavior skills. »  BIG is a Behavior Intervention Group including educators, emotional health professionals and specialists to coordinate expertise and resources for success. »  For more information call the ECFE office at 763-241-3524. »  BIG is funded by ISD 728 Family and Children's Collaborative, a part of Wright County Family Service. ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 33

EARLY CHILDHOOD PARENTING | SCREENING YOUNG PARENT PROGRAM FOR PREGNANT OR EARLY CHILDHOOD PARENTING TEENS SCREENING »  This program provides pregnant or parenting teens with information Early Childhood Screening is an opportunity about pregnancy, birth, parenting and community resources. for children and their parents to participate in a free health and developmental »  It is open to ISD 728 students and area residents who may not be screening after their 3rd birthday. State law in school. requires screening for all children starting preschool or kindergarten in a public »  For information or to register, contact ECFE at 763-241-3524, your school, ideally at age 3. school counselor, school nurse or Ivan Sand Community High School. WHO NEEDS TO BE SCREENED? »  Home visits are also available. All children living in District 728 who are 3, 4, or 5 years old and are »  This program is co-sponsored by ISD 728, Ivan Sand Community not currently enrolled in Kindergarten need to participate in this free screening program before entering Kindergarten, or have an equivalent High School and ECFE; special events funding provided by Three screening from a doctor. Children who attend Head Start or Early Rivers Community Foundation. Childhood Special Education Services programs may not have to »  Classes are held at the Handke Center and are on-going during the participate in Early Childhood Screening. school year. »  Classes are free. REASONS TO SCREEN AT AGE 3 \"ECFE ON WHEELS” HOME VISITS »  Screening assists your child to be ready for Kindergarten. »  Health and developmental problems/concerns can be identified »  This program features visits to your home, or one-to-one visits at the ECFE center. earlier and help provided sooner; families may be referred to community health and educational services including School »  Visits provide ideas for creative, fun, age-appropriate activities, as Readiness Preschool and ECFE. well as time to discuss children, family, ideas on child development, »  Screening is free, easy and good for your child. parenting and community resources. »  Call the ECFE office at 763-241-3524 for more information. »  There is no fee for home visits. GUARANTEE IS SCREENING REQUIRED? We guarantee your satisfaction with our courses Minnesota state law requires that your child must be screened for and activities. If you are not satisfied with your enrollment in a public school. Children are not permitted to enter public experience, please contact the Community Education school without having Early Childhood Screening. If you are planning office at 763.241.3520, or the E arly Childhood to send your child to private or home school, the screening is not required by law; however, we still encourage you to participate. This is a Family Education office at 763.241.3524. wonderful opportunity for you to find out how your child is developing. IF YOUR CHILD HAS NOT ALREADY BEEN SCREENED Be sure to set up an appointment before your child begins Discovery Learning Preschool; MN state law requires all children must be screened for enrollment in public school. ERCeFaEd o ur SCHEDULE A SCREENING APPOINTMENT! B LOG Screenings are done by appointment only. You can schedule one online at www.isd728.org/ecs-schedule or call 763-241-3525. You will first be asked to complete and submit online registration forms. You will then schedule an in-person appointment. 34 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com

DISCOVERY LEARNING CHILDCARE EARLY CHILDHOOD Community Education offers childcare services to extend your child’s experience with Discovery Learning Preschool. Childcare is available for all Discovery Learning sites before and after your child’s preschool class. For the 2022-2023 school year, your child must be age 3 by Sep 1, 2022 and they must be participating in the Discovery Learning Preschool Program. When registering for childcare, you choose the times that work best for All EdVenture Club sites provide a quality program that your schedule. Registration is due by the Monday two weeks prior to when complements the Discovery Learning program curriculum. care is needed. This program is eligible for county assistance. With over 25 years of successful extended day childcare experience, HOW TO REGISTER we provide a quality program that complements the Discovery Learning program curriculum. Students will be escorted between our childcare To register for before and/or after preschool childcare, please use this program and the Discovery Learning classroom by our staff. Snacks will link to set up an account that will allow you to register: www.isd728. be provided in the morning and afternoon. Students will need to bring a org/EdVClub-Registration. If you have additional questions about the lunch if they are attending during lunch or the full day. EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare Program, please contact the EdVenture Club office at 763-241-3544. DISCOVERY LEARNING EDVENTURE CLUB DAILY RATES Please note: All EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Wrap-around Elk River, Otsego, Rogers and Zimmerman childcare sites may have a designated maximum registration. Once that maximum registration number is reached, registration will be closed to 7:00-9:15am or 3:15-5:30pm $12 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. 7:00am-1:15pm or 11:15am-5:30pm $25 7:00-9:15am and 11:15am-5:30pm $32 The preschool wrap-around childcare 7:00am-1:15pm and 3:15-5:30pm $32 is so convenient, and my daughter 7:00am-5:30pm (non-school days) $44 has made many additional friends Discovery Learning sliding fee scale does not apply to EdVenture Club- outside of her preschool class. Childcare fees. District transportation to and from EdVenture Club- Discovery Learning Childcare is not available. Families are responsible ~Participant Mother to transport when using EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare. ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 35

EARLY CHILDHOOD PSWREIMSCLHEOSOSLON20S22-2023 2022-2023 DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL ► AGE 3-5 Discover a place where children can explore, learn, laugh and grow! Discovery Learning Preschool, offered through ISD 728 Early Childhood Family Education, is a highly recognized and sought-after program with a 4-star rating from Parent Aware, an independent nonprofit organization of Minnesota business and community leaders using private sector strategies to improve school readiness. A 4-star rating is an indicator a program is using the practices that best prepare children for kindergarten. Discovery Learning Preschool offers professionally trained, caring teachers, customized preschool experiences for your child in a safe and fun environment and, as part of the school district, has access to the district’s resources. Conveniently offered in Elk River, Otsego, Rogers and Zimmerman with a variety of daytime programming, Discovery Learning Preschool is sure to fit your child’s needs. ENGAGING CLASSROOMS: PARENT INVOLVEMENT »  Conveniently located in Elk River, Otsego, Rogers and Zimmerman »  Parent/Child activity components; 3's weekly, 4's four times/year »  Highly trained, caring staff »  Access to a professional Parent Educator »  Classroom learning centers »  Focus on Preschool/Family connections »  Outdoor play and indoor gym times »  Volunteering and sharing skills »  Large and small group instruction »  Join our Advisory Council! COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUMS SAFETY »  Learning objectives from all areas of development »  Safety Drills are practiced with students and staff »  EZ Write handwriting »  Our buildings are secure »  Building social-emotional skills »  Access to ISD 728 Health Services »  Nutrition and physical activity »  Health and Safety guidelines from MDH, CDC and ISD 728 are »  Customized to meet your child's needs followed TRANSPORTATION Watch for the 2023-2024 Discovery Learning Preschool »  Transportation available if your home or daycare is within ISD 728 (for a fee) brochure mailed out to all 3-4 year olds in the »  Hand-to-hand transfers »  Transportation is provided by Vision Transportation district mid-January! REGISTRATION FOR 2022-2023 DISCOVERY CLASSES: »  Discovery Learning online registration is located at www.isd728.org/DLPreschool. You will need a credit or debit card for the $49 non- refundable deposit. You will receive a receipt once your application is submitted. »  Funding for Discovery Learning is based on a combination of tuition and state funding. Funding for reduced tuition is limited. In-district residents are given priority enrollment. »  Sliding fee scale for 2022-2023 Discovery Learning Preschool can be found on page 37 or at www.isd728.org/ECFE-Slidingfee. »  To be considered for reduced funding, complete the Application for Reduced Tuition at www.isd728.org/DLScholarship and upload the verification paperwork. Requests for reduced and/or waived fees cannot be processed without submission of all requested information. »  Sibling care is available for Parent/Child classes at the Handke Center for siblings at an additional fee; arrangements must be made in advance. »  Registration for Discovery Learning Preschool for the 2023-2024 school year will open in mid-January 2023. 3126 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com

REGISTREACTFIOEN EXEPAERRILYENCCEHILDHOOD ECFE REGISTRATION WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL? If you need to cancel from a class, we will pro-rate the fee and HOW DO I REGISTER? issue a refund. There are no refunds for missed classes due You can register by phone at 763-241-3524, by mail, online at to illness or due to inclement weather. Credits will be issued, if www.728communityed.com, or in person at the ECFE Office requested, for classes canceled due to inclement weather.
 located at the Handke Center. DOES MY CHILD NEED TO HAVE UP-TO-DATE WHEN SHOULD I REGISTER? IMMUNIZATIONS BEFORE ATTENDING? We take registrations until classes fill and take names for a wait Per Minnesota law, up-to-date immunizations, medical exemption, list when necessary. or a notarized objection letter must be submitted with registration and will be kept in the minor child’s record. WHAT ARE THE FEES? Fees are based on the number of times the class meets. Full WHAT IF MY CHILD HAS SPECIAL NEEDS? payment is due when you register online. A sliding fee scale is We welcome persons of all abilities to participate in our classes below. No one will be turned away because of inability to pay. and activities. If any special accommodations are needed, please Please call our office to ask questions, make other arrangements, let us know at the time you register. We are not able to provide or to have fees waived or reduced. transportation to classes unless specifically noted. 2022-2023 ISD 728 Discovery Learning Sliding Fee Scale Household Size Full Fee 75% of Fee 50% of Fee 25% of Fee Waived Fee 2 $40,285+ $32,228-$40,284 $27,438-$32,227 $22,647-$27,437 0-$22,646 3 $50,784+ $40,627-$50,783 $34,588-$40,626 $28,549-$34,587 0-$28,548 4 $61,282+ $49,026-$61,281 $41,739-$49,025 $34,451-$41,738 0-$34,450 5 $71,781+ $57,425-$71,780 $43,889-$57,424 $40,353-$43,888 0-$40,352 6 $82,280+ $65,824-$82,279 $56,040-$65,823 $46,255-$56,039 0-$46,254 If more than 6 people, add this amount for $13,124 $10,499 $8,399 $7,151 $5,902 each additional person ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Discovery Learning Reduced Tuition Full Fee 75% of Fee 50% of Fee 25% of Fee Waived Fee 2 day/2.5 hour $137/month $103/month $69/month $34/month $0/month + Parent/Child Night $1,233/year $927/year $621/year $306/year $0/year 3 day/2.5 hour $197/month $148/month $99/month $49/month $0/month $1,773/year $1,332/year $891/year $441/year $0/year 4 day/2.5 hour $269/month $202/month $135/month $67/month $0/month $2,421/year $1,818/year $1,215/year $603/year $0/year 4 day/6.5 hour $810/month $608/month $405/month $203/month $0/month $7,290/year $5,472/year $3,645/year $1,827/year $0/year 5 day/2.5 hour $334/ month $251/month $167/month $84/month $0/month $3,006/year $2,259/year $1,503/year $756/year $0/year Please Note: Sibling Care is offered during parent days schedule at the Handke Center for siblings of the child attending Discovery Learning Preschool. See page 32 for registration information. ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 37

AQUATICS LESSONS EXPERIENCE CONFIDENCE SKILLS FAMILY TIME PARENT/CHILD: WATER BABIES PARENT/TOT: WATER ACCLIMATION ► AGE 6-24 MONTHS W/PARENT ► AGE 2-4 W/PARENT Parent/Child: Water Babies introduces your infant/toddler to the Parent/Tot: Water Acclimation teaches swimming readiness skills while water while teaching you techniques to safely orient them to this new building confidence in the water. Children will be introduced to flutter environment. We will focus on kicks, floats, and submersion. You kicks, front and back floats, jumping in, and glides. All skills are done can expect a lot of songs and splashing while your child explores the with parent/guardian assistance; a parent/guardian must accompany water. Child must be at least six months old, a parent/guardian must their student in the pool at each class. There are no prerequisites. accompany their student in the pool at each class. Children should wear Children who are not toilet trained should wear swim diapers. swim diapers. Sundays Jan 8-Mar 5* | 8 sessions | 3:30-3:55pm | $55 Sundays Jan 8-Mar 5* | 8 sessions | 3:00-3:25pm | $55 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLCPCWA01W23 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLCPCWB01W23 *Not meeting Feb 12 *Not meeting Feb 12 Sundays Jan 8-Mar 5* | 8 sessions | 5:30-5:55pm | $55 Sundays Jan 8-Mar 5* | 8 sessions | 4:00-4:25pm | $55 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLCPCWA02W23 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLCPCWB02W23 *Not meeting Feb 12 *Not meeting Feb 12 Sundays Jan 8-Mar 5* | 8 sessions | 7:00-7:25pm | $55 Sundays Jan 8-Mar 5* | 8 sessions | 5:00-5:25pm | $55 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLCPCWA03W23 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLCPCWB03W23 *Not meeting Feb 12 *Not meeting Feb 12 Sundays Mar 12-May 7* | 8 sessions | 3:30-3:55pm | $55 Sundays Mar 12-May 7* | 8 sessions | 3:00-3:25pm | $55 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLCPCWA04W23 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLCPCWB04W23 *Not meeting Apr 9 *Not meeting Apr 9 Sundays Mar 12-May 7* | 8 sessions | 5:30-5:55pm | $55 Sundays Mar 12-May 7* | 8 sessions | 4:00-4:25pm | $55 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLCPCWA05W23 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLCPCWB05W23 *Not meeting Apr 9 *Not meeting Apr 9 Sundays Mar 12-May 7* | 8 sessions | 7:00-7:25pm | $55 Sundays Mar 12-May 7* | 8 sessions | 5:00-5:25pm | $55 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLCPCWA06W23 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLCPCWB06W23 *Not meeting Apr 9 *Not meeting Apr 9 The instructor was strong, fair and compassionate, My daughter is growing as a person and a swimmer! ~Colleen J. 38 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com

YOUTLHESSONS AQUATICS PARENT/CHILD: TRANSITION ► AGE 3+ This class is for students working toward independent swimming, but who are not yet comfortable leaving their parent/guardian. Adult and child will work together to develop skills crucial for learning to swim and promote safety in the water. Adults can expect to be in the water for the first few classes. As the session progresses, parents will transition to the pool deck and, finally, to the stands. There are no prerequisites for this class. Sundays Jan 8-Mar 5* | 8 sessions | 4:30-4:55pm | $55 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLCPCTN01W23 *Not meeting Feb 12 Sundays Jan 8-Mar 5* | 8 sessions | 7:00-7:25pm | $55 Each student receives one-on-one instruction VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLCPCTN02W23 in addition to group activities. *Not meeting Feb 12 LEVEL 1: BEGINNERS ► AGE 3+ Sundays Mar 12-May 7* | 8 sessions | 4:30-4:55pm | $55 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLCPCTN03W23 Level 1 is designed to get students comfortable with the water, learning *Not meeting Apr 9 basic aquatic skills and safe practices in and around water. We will focus on bobs, front and back floats, front and back glides, kicks, front crawl, Sundays Mar 12-May 7* | 8 sessions | 7:00-7:25pm | $55 elementary backstroke arms, and treading water. VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLCPCTN04W23 *Not meeting Apr 9 Sundays Jan 8-Mar 5* | 8 sessions | 3:00-3:50pm | $89 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLLLVL101W23 LITTLE SWIMMERS ► AGE 3+ *Not meeting Feb 12 Our Little Swimmers level is the perfect introduction to the basic skills Sundays Jan 8-Mar 5* | 8 sessions | 5:00-5:50pm | $89 necessary for swimming. The goal is to get your student comfortable VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLLLVL102W23 with the water, being held, and going underwater. Focus is on *Not meeting Feb 12 independent water entry/exit, rolling over, jumping to an instructor, underwater bobs, front and back floats. There are no prerequisites for Sundays Jan 8-Mar 5* | 8 sessions | 6:00-6:50pm | $89 this class. Parents/guardians are welcome to participate in the water VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLLLVL103W23 with their student. *Not meeting Feb 12 Sundays Jan 8-Mar 5* | 8 sessions | 2:30-2:55pm | $55 Sundays Mar 12-May 7* | 8 sessions | 3:00-3:50pm | $89 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLLLVLS01W23 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLLLVL104W23 *Not meeting Feb 12 *Not meeting Apr 9 Sundays Jan 8-Mar 5* | 8 sessions | 2:30-2:55pm | $55 Sundays Mar 12-May 7* | 8 sessions | 5:00-5:50pm | $89 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLLLVLS02W23 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLLLVL105W23 *Not meeting Feb 12 *Not meeting Apr 9 Sundays Jan 8-Mar 5* | 8 sessions | 3:30-3:55pm | $55 Sundays Mar 12-May 7* | 8 sessions | 6:00-6:50pm | $89 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLLLVLS03W23 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLLLVL106W23 *Not meeting Feb 12 *Not meeting Apr 9 Sundays Mar 12-May 7* | 8 sessions | 2:30-2:55pm | $55 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLLLVLS04W23 *Not meeting Apr 9 Sundays Mar 12-May 7* | 8 sessions | 2:30-2:55pm | $55 ALL SWIMMERS MUST SHOWER VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLLLVLS05W23 BEFORE ENTERING THE POOL *Not meeting Apr 9 Sundays Mar 12-May 7* | 8 sessions | 3:30-3:55pm | $55 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLLLVLS06W23 *Not meeting Apr 9 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 39

AQUATICS LESSONS LEVEL 2: ADVANCED BEGINNERS ► AGE 3+ LEVEL 3: INTERMEDIATE ► AGE 4+ The focus of this Level 2 swim class is horizontal motion. When Level 3 introduces rhythmic breathing and builds on the skills learned in swimmers put their faces in the water willingly, we can start teaching Levels 1 and 2 to help students achieve basic water skills. Student must motion. We will focus on front and back float, front crawl, elementary have passed Level 2 to participate, or meet the following prerequisites: backstroke, treading water, and sitting dives. Student must have passed Level 1 to participate, or meet the following prerequisites: »  Front kicks with rhythmic »  Elementary backstroke arms breathing 7 to 10 yards »  Bob underwater 10 times »  Back kicks 5 yards with »  Front float 7 seconds kickboard or barbell »  Front float 10 seconds »  Elementary backstroke 5 »  Front glide »  Front crawl (freestyle) 7 to 10 yards (with whip kick) »  Front kicks 5 yards with »  Elementary backstroke arms 3 yards (using any kick) yards »  Tread water 10 seconds kickboard or barbell »  Back kicks 7 to 10 yards »  Sitting dive »  Front crawl (Scoops) 3 yards »  Tread water 5 seconds using »  Back float 15 seconds »  Back float 10 seconds arms and kicks »  Back glide Sundays Jan 8-Mar 5* | 8 sessions | 2:00-2:50pm | $89 »  Front glide 2 yards rolling into VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLLLVL301W23 a back float *Not meeting Feb 12 »  Back glide for 2 yards rolling into a front float Sundays Jan 8-Mar 5* | 8 sessions | 4:00-4:50pm | $89 Sundays Jan 8-Mar 5* | 8 sessions | 4:00-4:50pm | $89 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLLLVL201W23 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLLLVL302W23 *Not meeting Feb 12 *Not meeting Feb 12 Sundays Jan 8-Mar 5* | 8 sessions | 6:00-6:50pm | $89 Sundays Mar 12-May 7* | 8 sessions | 2:00-2:50pm | $89 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLLLVL202W23 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLLLVL303W23 *Not meeting Feb 12 *Not meeting Apr 9 Sundays Mar 12-May 7* | 8 sessions | 4:00-4:50pm | $89 Sundays Mar 12-May 7* | 8 sessions | 4:00-4:50pm | $89 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLLLVL203W23 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLLLVL304W23 *Not meeting Apr 9 *Not meeting Apr 9 Sundays Mar 12-May 7* | 8 sessions | 6:00-6:50pm | $89 LEVEL 4: ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE ► AGE 4+ VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLLLVL204W23 Level 4 improves student's proficiency in swimming strokes and builds *Not meeting Apr 9 on endurance. Student must have passed Level 3, or meet the following prerequisites to participate: VANDENBERGE POOL »  Front float (can take breaths) »  Tread water 30 seconds, hips 30 seconds, body straight below shoulders Lessons and Pool Activities are held at »  Front crawl with rhythmic »  Dolphin kick 10 yards VandenBerge MS | 948 Proctor Rd Elk River breathing (freestyle) 15 yards »  Kneeling dive »  Only swim wear permitted in the pool. »  Backstroke (back crawl) »  Spectator seating is open during lessons and 10 yards open swim, unless restricted by COVID Stay Safe Sundays Jan 8-Mar 5* | 8 sessions | 6:00-6:50pm | $89 Guidelines. VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLLLVL401W23 »  Showers are required by all participants before *Not meeting Feb 12 entering the pool. »  Use of water wings, floating toys, rafts, inner tubes, Sundays Mar 12-May 7* | 8 sessions | 6:00-6:50pm | $89 life jackets, etc. is not allowed. VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLLLVL402W23 »  Shoes MAY NOT be worn on pool deck by *Not meeting Apr 9 participants or spectators. »  No food or beverages are allowed on pool deck or in spectator seating area. 40 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com

LESSONSYO|UATCHTIVITIES AQUATICS SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS ► ALL AGES These lessons are for students who need more individual attention in order to learn to swim and/or improve their skills to pass to the next level of swim lessons. Focus will be on individual goals in a group of two or three students. Sundays Jan 8-Feb 19* | 6 sessions | 2:00-2:25pm | $125 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLSSEMI01W23 *Not meeting Feb 12 Swimming is a great low-impact, full body and Sundays Jan 8-Feb 19* | 6 sessions | 7:00-7:25pm | $125 calorie burning workout you can do by yourself. VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLSSEMI02W23 *Not meeting Feb 12 LEVEL 5: SWIMMERS ► AGE 5+ Sundays Mar 12-Apr 23* | 6 sessions | 2:00-2:25pm | $125 Level 5 is a skill-based class focusing on helping participants refine their VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLSSEMI03W23 performance of all six swimming strokes. Student must have passed *Not meeting Apr 9 Level 4 to participate. Sundays Mar 12-Apr 23* | 6 sessions | 7:00-7:25pm | $125 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLSSEMI04W23 *Not meeting Apr 9 Sundays Jan 8-Mar 5* | 8 sessions | 5:00-5:50pm | $89 OPEN SWIM ► ALL AGES VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLLLVL501W23 *Not meeting Feb 12 Grab your family and friends and head to the pool for some water fun! Play games, practice swim skills, or just splash around. Open swim is lifeguard- Sundays Mar 12-May 7* | 8 sessions | 5:00-5:50pm | $89 supervised for all ages. Children 6 and under who cannot swim 20 yards VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLLLVL502W23 must be accompanied by an adult in the water. One to three children *Not meeting Apr 9 age 6 or under per adult in the water. All children wearing diapers must wear swim diapers. Groups of 10+, please call ahead: (763) 241-3520 PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS ► ALL AGES weekdays only. These lessons are for students who need more individual attention in Pay at the door: order to learn to swim and/or improve their skills to pass to the next level $5/person; $15/family (max 6 w/adult in water) of swim lessons. Focus will be on individual goals. Sundays Jan 8-Feb 19* | 6 sessions | 2:00-2:25pm | $179 Sundays Jan 8-May 7* | 12:30-2:00pm VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLPPRIV01W23 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M *Not meeting Feb 12 *Not meeting Feb 12, Apr 9 Sundays Jan 8-Feb 19* | 6 sessions | 3:00-3:25pm | $179 LAP SWIM ► AGE 18+ VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLPPRIV02W23 *Not meeting Feb 12 Get a great workout at the pool without having to pay club membership fees! Sundays Mar 12-Apr 23* | 6 sessions | 2:00-2:25pm | $179 Pay at the door: VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLPPRIV03W23 $5/day or $40/10-day pass *Not meeting Apr 9 Sundays Jan 8-May 7* | 7:30-9:00pm | $5 Sundays Mar 12-Apr 23* | 6 sessions | 3:00-3:25pm | $179 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | #QLPPRIV04W23 *Not meeting Feb 12, Apr 9 *Not meeting Apr 9 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 41

YOUTH EDVENTURE CLUB NON-SCHOOL DAYS EDVENTURE CLUB NON-SCHOOL DAYS ►FRIDAY FEB 3 | GEOMETRIC ART Let your imagination run wild and the creativity flow as we take basic Non-school days are offered on days that shapes and turn them into artwork. school is not in session due to time off for holidays or staff development. Fun enrichment ►MONDAY FEB 20 | WHO’S HIBERNATING? CONVENIENT FUN AFFORDABLE activities are offered. Students are divided by During hibernation, an animal's body temperature, heart rate, breathing, SAFE grade levels for the planned activities, including and other metabolic activities slow down significantly in order to conserve art or science topics, physical education, games, energy. Let's spend some time looking at which animals are hibernating. academic-related activities and more. Students should bring a bag lunch and beverage and ►FRIDAY MAR 10 | READER’S THEATER, “THE HUNGRY CATERPILLAR” wear appropriate clothing for planned activities. Reader’s Theater is a great way to read aloud in a fun and stress-free Activities are held 9:00am-3:00pm, with the sites way. We will also create simple props to enhance our story telling. open 6:00am-6:00pm. In the event of low or high enrollment, sites may be combined or additional sites opened. EdVenture ►MONDAY APR 3 | SILLY SEAHORSES Club offers a discounted rate for additional siblings for Non-School Days Is a seahorse really a horse? Let’s dive deep in the ocean as we find care. This discount will be applied by the office at the time of invoicing. out where they live, what they look like and more. ►TUESDAY DEC 27 | VAN GOGH AND PLAY DOUGH ►TUESDAY APR 4 | FRAME IT UP! With the use of Model Magic clay, we will recreate a few of Vincent’s Discover new and fun ways to make picture frames to display your most popular works. favorite artwork. Let’s get together and discover cool ways to frame it up! ►WEDNESDAY DEC 28 | CUDDLE UP WITH HOT COCOA ►WEDNESDAY APR 5 | GEL PEN ART Did someone say hot chocolate? Let’s cuddle up indoors, create a Gel pens are an awesome tool to express yourself while having fun. sweet craft and sip on some warm hot chocolate. Join us as we experiment with creating our own designs and coloring those already completed. ►THURSDAY DEC 29 | STICKS AND SNOW! Take off your hats and gloves and warm up while making creative winter ►THURSDAY APR 6 | EIFFEL TOWER crafts. You’ll be amazed at what you can make from popsicle sticks! Did you know the Eiffel Tower is considered a symbol? Discover why, when it was built, its significance to the French, and more. ►FRIDAY DEC 30 | HAPPY NEW YEAR! With a new year just a day away, let’s start celebrating early by working REGISTRATION on crafts, eating a snack and playing a game! Secure your child's spot TODAY! Register online for Non-School Days ►MONDAY JAN 16 | SIMPLE SCIENCE Childcare at www.isd728.org/EdVClub-Registration. We experiment even when we don’t realize it. Join us to have fun, experiment and learn more about science. Fee: 6:00am-6:00pm | $48/first child ►FRIDAY JAN 27 | HEARTY ANIMALS NON-SCHOOL Hearts are my favorite shape! Let’s see what animals we can make with DAY LOCATIONS this wonderful shape. ELK RIVER, grades K-5 ►THURSDAY FEB 2 | PANDA BEARS What’s black and white and adorable? Panda bears, of course! Let’s Meadowvale Elementary, learn interesting facts about the giant panda bear as well as create Parker Elementary and Twin Lakes Elementary panda bear-themed crafts. OTSEGO, grades K-5 BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE 2022-2023 Otsego Elementary and Prairie View Elementary If you are looking for Before/After School care for the ROGERS, grades K-5 2022-2023 school year, please note that EdVenture Club Rogers Elementary and Hassan Elementary Before/After School Childcare program is full for the 2022-2023 school year. ZIMMERMAN, grades K-5 Zimmerman Elementary 42 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com

EXPERIENCE LITTLE LEARNERS YOUTH FAMILY TIME FRIENDSHIPS ENGAGING CLASSES -CKOIONKDIEERDGEACROTREANTEINNGTRPYARWT/YPA►REANGTE 12 MONTHS MY LITTLE HORSE CAMP ► AGE 2-5 W/PARENT Come to our kitchen and use your creativity to decorate pre-purchased Campers will get to ride a real horse, meet and learn about the different sugar cookies! You and your young culinary artist will enjoy all the horses at Boulder Pointe and learn how to groom the horses -- all with learning experiences that come with mixing colors, using different a focus on safety! In addition, campers will create an art project and textures, shapes, and so much more! Plus, you will be taking home have an opportunity to make horse treats to feed their new four-legged cookies to share or to eat yourselves. friends! Class fee includes parent and child, and parent/guardian is expected to remain with their camper during the entire duration of the Saturday Dec 17 | 1 session | 10:00-11:15am camp. Proper attire includes sneakers or boots (closed toe and heel), $19 Parent w/One Child; $29 Parent w/Two Children; long pants and layers depending on weather. Bring a water bottle. $39 Parent w/Three Children; $49 Parent w/Four Children ASTM/SEI certified helmets provided. Camps are held rain or shine. Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | #YEECDPY02F22 Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center is located at 6612 189th Lane NW in Nowthen. Please complete the waiver form prior to the class on the G-KRIANTDEEFRUGLAFROTRENGRENANTRDYPAWR/EGNRTASN!D►PARAGEENT2(S) Boulder Point website at https://www.horseridingrocks.com/waivers. This class is designed especially for preschoolers and their important Saturday Jan 14 | 1 session | 12:00-2:00pm | $64 Child + One Adult grandparents! Spend time together creating simple arts and crafts Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | #YGHLITT01W23 projects as we celebrate the important role grandparents play in the lives of their grandchildren! There is no cost for grandparents. Saturday Feb 11 | 1 session | 12:00-2:00pm | $64 Child + One Adult Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | #YGHLITT02W23 Snowman-themed Craft Saturday Jan 21 | 1 session | 10:00-11:00am Saturday Mar 11 | 1 session | 12:00-2:00pm | $64 Child + One Adult $15 One Child; $25 Two Children; $35 Three Children Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | #YGHLITT03W23 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YEAGFGP01W23 Saturday May 13 | 1 session | 12:00-2:00pm | $64 Child + One Adult Valentine’s Day-themed Craft Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | #YGHLITT01P23 Saturday Feb 4 | 1 session | 10:00-11:00am $15 One Child; $25 Two Children; $35 Three Children DANCE: TWINKLE TOES BALLET AND TAP Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YEAGFGP02W23 ► AGE 2-3 W/PARENT St. Patrick’s Day-themed Craft Bond with your little one as we explore fundamental classic ballet and Saturday Mar 11 | 1 session | 10:00-11:00am tap movement skills in an atmosphere of discovery and fun. We will $15 One Child; $25 Two Children; $35 Three Children focus on dance, movement and balance while teaching peer interaction, Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YEAGFGP03W23 the dynamics of being in a group, taking turns and other important life skills. Our instructor will keep the music and curriculum moving, while Rain-themed Craft parents take an active role in encouraging, supporting and guiding their Saturday Apr 29 | 1 session | 10:00-11:00am little dancer. $15 One Child; $25 Two Children; $35 Three Children Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YEAGFGP01P23 Mondays Jan 9-Mar 13* | 8 sessions | 4:30-5:00pm | $45 Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Miller | #YADTOEA01W23 *Not meeting Jan 16, Feb 20 Spring Craft Mondays Mar 20-May 15* | 8 sessions | 4:30-5:00pm | $45 Saturday May 6 | 1 session | 10:00-11:00am Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Miller | #YADTOEA01P23 $15 One Child; $25 Two Children; $35 Three Children *Not meeting Apr 3 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YEAGFGP02P23 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 43

YOUTH LITTLE LEARNERS | ARTS NEW! APRIL FOOL'S DAY ► AGE 4-9 We'll get simply silly as we celebrate April Fool's Day by creating some unbelievably hilarious craft pranks. Please pack a nut-free snack and a beverage for your student. Saturday Apr 1 | 1 session | 9:00am-12:00pm | $45 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Kidcreate Staff | #YAFSILY01P23 Dancers develop confidence, coordination, musicality NEW! SPRING CRAFT PARTY ► AGE 4-9 and classroom etiquette through simple imaginative exercises, creative routines and dance terminology. 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 DANCE: BALLET & TAP ► AGE 3-8 including frosting, jelly beans, and marshmallow Peeps! Please pack a nut-free snack and a beverage for your student. Explore fundamental classic ballet and tap movement skills in an atmosphere of discovery and fun. Develop confidence, coordination, Saturday Apr 1 | 1 session | 1:00-4:00pm | $45 musicality and classroom etiquette through simple imaginative Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Kidcreate Staff | #YAFSPTY01P23 exercises, creative routines and dance terminology. Classes are planned per age group and increase in skill work at each level. NEW! XOXO SNOW GLOBE ► AGE 4-9 Level 1 | age 3-5 Be mine, Valentine! Create a sweet Valentine's Day-themed snow globe Mondays Mar 13-May 22* | 10 sessions | 5:15-5:55pm | $69 using glitter, Model Magic, and much more. Keep your globe for yourself, Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Miller | #YADDBTA01W23 or give it as the perfect Valentine's Day present to someone very special. *Not meeting Apr 3 Please bring a nut-free snack and a beverage. Level 2 | age 5-6 Saturday Feb 11 | 1 session | 1:00-4:00pm | $45 Mondays Mar 13-May 22* | 10 sessions | 6:00-6:40pm | $69 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Kidcreate Staff | #YACXOXO01W23 Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Miller | #YADDBTB01W23 *Not meeting Apr 3 CERAMICS: CLAY EXPLORATION ► GRADES K-8 Level 3 | age 7-8 Get the feel of working with clay! Experiment with a variety of methods Mondays Mar 13-May 22* | 10 sessions | 6:45-7:25pm | $69 including hand building, coil, slab, and wheel throwing - techniques that Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Miller | #YADDBTC01W23 guarantee success for every level of artist. Complete your design using *Not meeting Apr 3 one of many glazing options for the finishing touch. Projects can be functional, sculptural or decorative. Wear old clothing to class. Projects ATTENTION! will be fired and available for pick-up one week after the last class. Dance students should wear proper dance grades K-4 attire: leotard with tights or a fitted top Mondays Mar 13-May 22* | 10 sessions | 4:30-5:30pm | $85 and bottom. Hair should be pulled back. Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #YACCLYA01W23 Join ANYTIME during the sessions! *Not meeting Apr 3 grades 4-8 Mondays Mar 13-May 22* | 10 sessions | 5:45-6:45pm | $85 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #YACCLYB01W23 *Not meeting Apr 3 44 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com

ARTS YOUTH CLAY SAMPLER: POTTERY FOR YOUTH ► AGE 8-14 Get your hands dirty and your creative juices flowing! This 3-week wheel-throwing workshop will introduce you to the basics of creating pottery on the wheel. With thorough direction from our instructor, you'll discover the excitement of watching your piece develop at your fingertips! Pieces will be glazed and fired with your choice of colors. Thursdays Jan 12-26 | 3 sessions | 4:30-5:30pm | $55 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #YACPTRY01W23 Thursdays Feb 9-23 | 3 sessions | 4:30-5:30pm | $55 Prairie Fire Theater is a week-long theater program that Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #YACPTRY02W23 is open to age 7-16; no experience is necessary! Thursdays Mar 9-23 | 3 sessions | 4:30-5:30pm | $55 PRAIRIE FIRE THEATER: ROBIN HOOD Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #YACPTRY03W23 ► AGE 7-16 Thursdays Apr 13-27 | 3 sessions | 4:30-5:30pm | $55 Tear down Sherwood Forest to build a mall? Not if the merry band and Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #YACPTRY01P23 other forest citizens have a say! Complete with Fairies and Gnomes, Prairie Fire's version of this old tale features the Sheriff of Nottingham as Thursdays May 11-25 | 3 sessions | 4:30-5:30pm | $55 a man ahead of his time -- way ahead -- eight centuries ahead, in fact. Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Galinski | #YACPTRY02P23 He is a visionary, and in his vision he sees the trees of Sherwood Forest gone, and in their place stand \"Sherwood Theme Park\" and \"The Mall NEW! ROBLOX ART ► AGE 5-12 of Nottingham.\" In his way stands the environmentally conscious outlaw Robin Hood. Calling all Robloxians! Step out of the virtual world and into coolest art class ever! We'll create with clay, paint, and more as we sculpt a classic Mon-Sat Apr 10-15* | 4:30-8:45pm | $79 Roblox Noob. Whether you're a hardcore gamer or more of a Noob, Elk River HS Little Theater Door H | Prairie Fire Theater Staff | #YATPFRH01P23 this is the perfect class for you. Please bring a nut-free snack and a beverage. Auditions Monday Apr 10 | 4:30-6:30pm* Saturday Feb 11 | 1 session | 9:00am-12:00pm | $45 *Parents should plan to stay until 5pm for program information. Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Kidcreate Staff | #YAFRBLX01W23 *Some cast members will stay until 8:30pm for rehearsal. *No refunds if participant auditions, receives a part and then withdraws. MEET WYATT! Rehearsals: CLAY INSTRUCTOR Tue-Thu Apr 11-13 | 4:30-8:45pm* *There is a break during rehearsal for dinner; please pack a meal each Artist Statement: Growing up in Minnesota, day. I've never been afraid to get my hands dirty so when I found clay, it was love at first Performances*: touch. Being a young artist, the natural, Friday Apr 14 | 7:30pm tactile qualities of clay drew me close and Saturday Apr 15 | 11:00am before long pottery became a big part of *A third show may be added depending on the number of participants. my life. In high school I had great guidance and facilities for my skills to grow which I will forever be grateful for. ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 45

YOUTH ACADEMICS | SPECIAL INTEREST ¡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 It's time to up your grilled cheese game! You'll learn Online | Futura Language Professionals | #YTUFTUB02W23 some tips and create three different sandwiches. CHESS CLUB ► GRADES K-8 NEW! ELEVATED GRILLED CHEESE ► GRADES 3-5 Amaze your friends and impress your opponents! Increase your IQ while Are you ready to up your grilled cheese game? We will make three having fun playing chess and competing for prizes. Learn from Twin different types of grilled cheese sandwiches, none of which contain just Cities Chess Club instructors who have years of teaching experience. cheese and bread. Take these recipes and your new-found skills with This is an excellent opportunity to develop or build your chess skills. you to make a perfect after-school snack or weekend munchie at home! Saturdays Jan 7-Feb 25 | 8 sessions | 10:00-11:00am | $99 Tuesday May 9 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $25 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Rybakova | #YGCCHS101W22 Zimmerman M/HS Rm 561 FACS Door 1 | #YGUELGC01P23 Saturdays Mar 18-May 13* | 8 sessions | 10:00-11:00am | $99 Tuesday May 16 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $25 Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Rybakova | #YGCCHS102W23 Rogers MS FACS Rm Door A | #YGUELGC02P23 *Not meeting Apr 8 Friday May 19 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $25 JUST FOR KIDS! ► AGE 5-10 Prairie View MS 148 FACS | #YGUELGC03P23 No parents allowed! These kids-only events are perfect for parents who Tuesday May 23 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $25 want to enjoy a night on their own. Students will have a fun evening with our Salk MS FACS Rm Door S | #YGUELGC04P23 trained staff playing games in the gym, creating crafts based on the night's theme, and having a snack. Please note any food allergies when registering. Wednesday May 31 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $25 VandenBerge MS Rm 244 Door N | #YGUELGC05P23 Penguins Thursday Jan 12 | 1 session | 6:30-8:30pm | $29 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | #YGKJKID01W23 Dinosaurs PERFECT PAIRINGS! Thursday Feb 23 | 1 session | 6:30-8:30pm | $29 Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5 | #YGKJKID02W23 Make it a family night out! These classes are held at the same time & location as the 'Watercolor Painting and Geometric Portrait Drawing' classes for adults. See page 14 for class Thursday Mar 23 | 1 session | 6:30-8:30pm | $29 details and registration. Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5 | #YGKJKID03W23 Solar System Thursday Apr 13 | 1 session | 6:30-8:30pm | $29 Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5 | #YGKJKID01P23 Fruit Thursday May 11 | 1 session | 6:30-8:30pm | $29 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YGKJKID02P23 46 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com

SAFETY | ATHLETICS YOUTH BABYSITTER TRAINING ► AGE 11+ HOME ALONE ► AGE 8+ Are you new to babysitting or looking for ways to polish up your skills? Is your child ready to be left home alone? It's a parent's responsibility Gain the knowledge every prepared babysitter should have. Develop to make sure children are prepared for emergency situations such as safe, fun and educational activities while focusing on preventing severe weather, injuries, strangers at the door, etc. This class will spend accidents, learning to care for children of various ages, and taking time asking \"what if\" questions, coming up with ideas for activities to care of yourself. Please bring a bag lunch. Parents are encouraged to avoid boredom, and discussing things all home-alone children should participate in the last 15 minutes of this class. be aware of. Saturday Jan 28 | 1 session | 10:15am-3:15pm | $59 Saturday Jan 28 | 1 session | 8:00-10:00am | $29 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YHBBBST01W23 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YHHASHA01W23 Saturday Feb 25 | 1 session | 10:15am-3:15pm | $59 Saturday Feb 25 | 1 session | 8:00-10:00am | $29 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YHBBBST02W23 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YHHASHA02W23 Saturday Mar 25 | 1 session | 10:15am-3:15pm | $59 Saturday Mar 25 | 1 session | 8:00-10:00am | $29 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YHBBBST03W23 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YHHASHA03W23 Saturday Apr 22 | 1 session | 10:15am-3:15pm | $59 Saturday Apr 22 | 1 session | 8:00-10:00am | $29 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YHBBBST01P23 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YHHASHA01P23 Saturday May 20 | 1 session | 10:15am-3:15pm | $59 Saturday May 20 | 1 session | 8:00-10:00am | $29 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | #YHBBBST02P23 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | #YHHASHA02P23 KARATE ► AGE 4-11 OPEN GYM & INDOOR WALKING ► ALL AGES Karate is a great way for students to increase their sense of Supervised recreation time to work on your skills, get a great workout, and responsibility, build self-esteem and decrease their willingness to take socialize! Schedule changes may occur, so always check before dropping a foolish risks. Choose martial arts to supplement your student's education child off at the school. Bring a water bottle; drinking fountains are not available. and see how they benefit. Please bring exact change only; change for larger bills will not be available. age 4-6 Pay-at-the-door: Tue/Thu Jan 10-19 | 4 sessions | 6:00-6:30pm | $39 $5/person (Exact change only) Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5 | Cornelius | #YMKKT4601W23 all ages Tue/Thu Feb 7-16 | 4 sessions | 6:00-6:30pm | $39 Sundays through April 30* | 4:00-6:00pm Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5 | Cornelius | #YMKKT4602W23 Rogers MS Gym Door A *Not meeting Dec 18, Dec 25, Jan 1, Apr 9 Tue/Thu Mar 7-16 | 4 sessions | 6:00-6:30pm | $39 Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5 | Cornelius | #YMKKT4603W23 Sundays through April 30* | 4:00-6:00pm Zimmerman HS Gym Door K Tue/Thu May 9-18 | 4 sessions | 6:00-6:30pm | $39 *Not meeting Dec 18, Dec 25, Jan 1, Apr 9 Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5 | Cornelius | #YMKKT4604W23 Note: Youth under 11 must have a responsible adult in attendance. age 7-11 ages 11-15 and families w/children of all ages Tue/Thu Jan 10-19 | 4 sessions | 6:35-7:05pm | $39 Wednesdays through May 3* | 7:00-8:30pm Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5 | Cornelius | #YMKKT7101W23 Zimmerman HS Gym Door K *Not meeting Dec 21, 28, Apr 5 Tue/Thu Feb 7-16 | 4 sessions | 6:35-7:05pm | $39 grades 9-12 and adult Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5 | Cornelius | #YMKKT7102W23 Wednesdays through May 3* | 7:00-9:00pm Rogers HS Gym Door I Tue/Thu Mar 7-16 | 4 sessions | 6:35-7:05pm | $39 *Not meeting Dec 21, 28, Apr 5 Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5 | Cornelius | #YMKKT7103W23 Wednesdays through May 3* | 8:30-10:00pm Tue/Thu May 9-18 | 4 sessions | 6:35-7:05pm | $39 Zimmerman HS Gym Door K Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5 | Cornelius | #YMKKT7104P23 *Not meeting Dec 21, 28, Apr 5 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 47

YOUTH AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES EXPERIENCE CREATIVITY ACTIVITIES FRIENDSHIPS NEW! POP IT FIDGET CHOCOLATE BAR NEW! NATIONAL POPCORN DAY ► GRADES K-5 CREATIONS ► GRADES K-5 Let's get corny for National Popcorn Day! Celebrate this fun day by Let's make some M&M chocolate bars using a Pop It Fidget! Have fun making four different types of popcorn seasonings and decorating your with your friends while making beautifully-designed chocolate bars! You own popcorn bucket. Take the recipes home to enjoy again and again! will bring home a Pop It Fidget of your choice, as well as some chocolate to share with your family. Yum! Just another fun way to use a fidget!! grades K-4 Thursday Jan 19 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 grades K-4 Hassan Elem Lounge Door 1 | #YGUBNPD01W23 Thursday Jan 5 | 1 session | 4:15-5:45pm | $35 Hassan Elem Lounge Door 1 | Bzdok | #YGUPITA01W23 grades K-5 Thursday Jan 19 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 grades K-5 Lincoln Elem Lounge Door 2 | #YGUANPD01W23 Monday Jan 9 | 1 session | 4:15-5:45pm | $35 Meadowvale Elem Lounge Door 7 | Bzdok | #YGUPITB01W23 NEW! AMAZING AUTHORS ► GRADES 3-5 Thursday Jan 12 | 1 session | 3:45-5:15pm | $35 Do you have a knack for entertaining others with your stories? Get them Zimmerman Elem Lounge Door 1 | Bzdok | #YGUPITB02W23 down on paper! In this series, you will go through the writing process and professionally publish your book. In the last class, we will celebrate NEW! SNOWBALL FIGHT! ► GRADES K-4 being amazing authors! Are the temps too cold outside? Join us in the warmth while we recreate Mon/Wed Jan 23, 25, 30, Feb 6, 8, 13, 15, Mar 20 | 8 sessions one of the OG forms of fun -- the snowball! You will make a set of yarn 4:15-5:15pm | $115 snowballs and store them in a festive bin to take home. The best part? Meadowvale Elem Media Door 7 | #YGEAUTH01W23 No melting means unlimited rounds of snowball fights all year long! AFTERSCHOOL CLASSES Wednesday Jan 11 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 Rogers Elem Art Rm Door 3 | #YAFSBFI01W23 Are you looking for something that your elementary student can do right after school? Friday Jan 13 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 Twin Lakes Elem Art Rm Door 3 | #YAFSBFI02W23 Tuesday Jan 17 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 We have a variety of classes and activities they can Meadowvale Elem Art Rm Door 7 | #YAFSBFI03W23 attend with their friends, be supervised, and have FUN! Wednesday Jan 18 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Please send permission to school letting Prairie View Elem Art Rm Door 1 | #YAFSBFI04W23 staff know that your student will be staying after for a CE activity. PICK-UP: All students are to be picked up immediately following Wednesday Jan 25 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 the end of class from EdVenture Club. For classes at Westwood Hassan Elem Art Rm Door 1 | #YAFSBFI05W23 Elementary, students will be picked up from the cafeteria. *WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY: If attending an after school class Thursday Jan 26 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 at Zimmerman Elem, parents need to also call the Westwood Parker Elem Art Rm Door 3 | #YAFSBFI06W23 attendance office 24 hours in advance of the class with this information. Transportation to Zimmerman Elem: Westwood students will take the EdVenture Club bus to Zimmerman Elem; they will check in at the Zimmerman Elem EdVenture Club site. 48 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com

AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES 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! Monday Feb 6 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $15 Hassan Elem Art Rm Door 1 | #YAFVLTN01W23 Stay after school with your gnomies and create Tuesday Feb 7 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $15 a festive Valentine's Day gnome! Lincoln Elem Art Rm Door 2 | #YAFVLTN02W23 Wednesday Feb 8 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $15 Rogers Elem Art Rm Door 3 | #YAFVLTN03W23 NEW! SNOWY SCIENCE ► GRADES K-3 Thursday Feb 9 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $15 Parker Elem Art Rm Door 3 | #YAFVLTN04W23 Exploding snowmen, blubber mitts, snowstorms, and more! Use scientific questioning and experiment with everyday ingredients to see YOUTH VALENTINE COOKIE DECORATING some cool results. Complete four experiments and end the class with a ► GRADES K-4 sweet ice cream treat! Have a fun afternoon with your friends decorating some Valentine's Day Monday Jan 23 | 1 session | 4:15-5:45pm | $39 cookies! We'll do some fun activities while the cookies are drying, and Otsego Elem Art Rm Door 4 | #YTSSNSC01W23 you'll get to take your beautiful creations home to share with your family. Tuesday Jan 24 | 1 session | 3:45-5:15pm | $39 Monday Feb 6 | 1 session | 4:15-5:45pm | $29 Zimmerman Elem Art Rm Door 6C | #YTSSNSC02W23 Otsego Elem Lounge Door 4 | Bzdok | #YGUVTNA01W23 Monday Jan 30 | 1 session | 4:15-5:45pm | $39 NEW! DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF SPANISH! Lincoln Elem Art Rm Door 2 | #YTSSNSC03W23 ► GRADES K-5 Tuesday Jan 31 | 1 session | 4:15-5:45pm | $39 Explore the Spanish-speaking world! Discover music- and school-related Prairie View Elem Art Rm Door 1 | #YTSSNSC04W23 vocabulary with ¡Vamos con la Musica! (Let's go with Music!) in the enchanting city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Each week will be packed Thursday Feb 16 | 1 session | 4:15-5:45pm | $39 full of useful SPANISH! Twin Lakes Elem Art Rm Door 3 | #YTSSNSC05W23 Thursdays Feb 9-Mar 30 | 8 sessions | 4:15-5:15pm | $165 Friday Feb 17 | 1 session | 4:15-5:45pm | $39 Prairie View Elem Media Door 1 | Futura Language Professionals Meadowvale Elem Art Rm Door 7 | #YTSSNSC06W23 #YTUFTUC01W23 Tuesday Feb 21 | 1 session | 4:15-5:45pm | $39 NEW! SUPER BOWL SNACKS ► GRADES 2-5 Parker Elem Art Rm Door 3 | #YTSSNSC07W23 Are you set for the big game? Whip up three snacks that are Super Wednesday Feb 22 | 1 session | 4:15-5:45pm | $39 Bowl-ready! We'll mix in some sweet and salty items so everyone Rogers Elem Art Rm Door 1 | #YTSSNSC08W23 will find something to love! Snack while you're in class and enjoy the leftovers at home. PLEASE NOTE: grades 2-4 Friday Feb 10 | 1 session | 4:15-5:45pm | $19 The decision on whether a class will run is Prairie View Elem FACS Rm 218 Door 1 | #YGUBSBS01W23 made 3-5 days before the class start date. Register Early to insure we don’t cancel grades 2-5 Friday Feb 10 | 1 session | 4:15-5:45pm | $19 a class you are hoping to take. Meadowvale Elem Cafeteria Door 7 | #YGUASBS01W23 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com 49

YOUTH AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES NEW! MONOGRAM POM LETTER ► GRADES K-4 Do you need a fun, personalized piece to put up in your bedroom? We're going to create just that! You choose the letter you would like, then 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 for you when you get to class! grades K-4 Stay after school and create your own Cacti room decor. Wednesday Feb 15 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 No need for water, sunlight or a green thumb! Otsego Elem Art Rm Door 4 | #YAFBMPL01W23 NEW! ROCK CACTI ► GRADES 3-5 Monday Feb 27 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 Prairie View Elem Art Rm Door 1 | #YAFBMPL02W23 Don't have a green thumb? This craft is perfect for you! Add some \"life\" to your room with these little rock cacti. The best part is that they won't need sunlight grades K-5 or water. You will take home three mini terracotta pots holding their rock cacti. Monday Feb 13 | 1 session | 3:45-4:45pm | $19 Zimmerman Elem Art Rm Door 1 | #YAFAMPL01W23 grades 3-4 Wednesday Apr 12 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 Tuesday Feb 28 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 Otsego Elem Art Rm Door 4 | #YAFARKC01P23 Lincoln Elem Art Rm Door 2 | #YAFAMPL02W23 Monday Apr 17 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 NEW! KEYCHAINS WITH FRIENDS ► GRADES 2-5 Rogers Elem Art Rm Door 1 | #YAFARKC02P23 Grab your friends and meet us after school to make some key chains! grades 3-5 These will be perfect for your airpods, school ID, backpack, and, of Monday Apr 10 | 1 session | 3:30-4:30pm | $19 course, your keys! We will use polymer clay beads, silicone bubble Westwood Elem A110 Art Room | #YAFBRKC01P23 beads, letter beads, and other charms to create two customized keychains ready to clip onto whatever you choose. Tuesday Apr 11 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 Twin Lakes Elem Art Rm Door 3 | #YAFBRKC02P23 grades 2-4 Monday Mar 13 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 Tuesday Apr 18 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 Otsego Elem Art Rm Door 4 | #YAFBKEY01W23 Meadowvale Elem Art Rm Door 7 | #YAFBRKC03P23 Wednesday Mar 15 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 AFTERSCHOOL CLASSES Rogers Elem Art Rm Door 3 | #YAFBKEY02W23 Are you looking for something that your Wednesday Mar 22 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 elementary student can do right after school? Hassan Elem Art Rm Door 1 | #YAFBKEY03W23 We have a variety of classes and activities they can Wednesday Mar 29 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 attend with their friends, be supervised, and have FUN! Prairie View Elem Art Rm Door 1 | #YAFBKEY04W23 PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Please send permission to school letting staff grades 2-5 know that your student will be staying after for a CE activity. Monday Mar 6 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 PICK-UP: All students are to be picked up immediately following the end Twin Lakes Elem Art Rm Door 3 | #YAFAKEY01W23 of class from EdVenture Club. For classes at Westwood Elementary, students will be picked up from the cafeteria. Wednesday Mar 8 | 1 session | 3:45-4:45pm | $19 *WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY: If attending an after school class Zimmerman Elem Art Rm Door 1 | #YAFAKEY02W23 at Zimmerman Elem, parents need to also call the Westwood attendance office 24 hours in advance of the class with this information. Monday Mar 20 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 Transportation to Zimmerman Elem: Westwood students will take Parker Elem Art Rm Door 3 | #YAFAKEY03W23 the EdVenture Club bus to Zimmerman Elem; they will check in at the Zimmerman Elem EdVenture Club site. 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 50 ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | 763.241.3520 | www.728communityed.com