HOPE Spring 2022

ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION Empowering individuals with disabilities to pursue lifelong learning, leisure and recreation opportunities. 763.241.3520 | www.communityed.com Spring 2022 These activities are designed for adults with developmental disabilities (age 18+). Participants in these activities can attend alone or with a staff/assistant they bring along. Participants are asked to register with a staff or family member if personal care assistance is needed. If attending alone, the participant should be able to function independently in a group setting, follow simple directions and communicate their needs. All reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the needs of all participants. Community Education welcomes persons of all abilities to participate in any of the activities we offer. Contact us at least one week in advance if assistance is needed. This includes sign language interpretation. CLASSES EVENTS & ACTIVITIES c Mar 1 Coloring Enthusiast Club c Mar 17 St. Patty’s Day Bingo c Mar 3 Button Art on Canvas c Mar 25 Friday Night Movie at Handke c Mar 10 Stretchy Beaded Bracelets c Apr 4-18 Movin’ and Groovin’ with Friends c Mar 22 Chick Magnets c Apr 5 Cookie Decorating Party c Mar 31 Cherry Blossom Tree Painting c Apr 22 Friday Night Movie at Handke c Apr 7 Vibrant Tape Resist Painting c Apr 26 Spring Birthday Celebration c Apr 12 Coloring Enthusiast Club c May 10 Game Night c Apr 14 Bird Buddies on Canvas c May 17 HOPE Season Kick Off c Apr 28 May Day Baskets c May 26 Yard Games and Ice Cream Treat c May 3 Sea Shell Turtle c May 5 Clay Wall Hanging c May 19 Strawberry Mason Jars c May 24 Colorful Bean Art LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! www.facebook.com/CommunityEd.HOPE

Welcome to HOPE Button Art on Canvas ARTS & CRAFTS Button art can be so vibrant and striking! It is really relaxing to do, and the results are very impressive. The sky’s the limit with endless design possibilities you can create during our Button Art class! We’ll supply the buttons and the canvas -- all you need is a creative mind and a positive attitude! Thursday Mar 3 | 1 session | 6:00-7:15pm Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 #HGFBAOC01W22 Participant Only $9 #HGFBAOC01W22 Participant & Assistant $9 Bird Buddies on Canvas Stretchy Beaded Bracelets Outside the birds are returning - why not bring this adorable set of bird buddies into your home? It’s a unique Creating a stretchy beaded little spring masterpiece that you can add your own flair bracelet is a great jewelry- and originality to! Create this cute little canvas work of art making project for beginners! using paint, sticks, and rocks! They’re colorful, customizable, and really comfortable to wear. Stretch your creativity and have fun making these great additions to your jewelry wardrobe. They also make awesome gifts for your family and friends! Thursday Apr 14 | 1 session | 6:00-7:15pm Thursday Mar 10 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 #HGFBBOC01P22 Participant Only $9 #HGFSTBB01W22 Participant Only $11 #HGFBBOC01P22 Participant & Assistant $9 #HGFSTBB01W22 Participant & Assistant $11 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.

HOPE | Mar-May Cherry Blossom Tree Painting Cherry blossoms are a favorite sight during spring. Take this project step-by-step to create a beautiful reminder of them all year long. Trace a pattern of a vase on canvas and paint your own design on it, paint branches onto the canvas, then glue on brightly-colored tissue paper for the blossoms! This gorgeous cherry blossom art project is a colorful way to celebrate spring! Thursday Mar 31 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 #HGCCBTP01W22 Participant Only $9 Clay Wall Hanging #HGCCBTP01W22 Participant & Assistant $9 This air-dry clay wall hanging is the perfect piece to add an unique touch to your wall! We’ll meet for two nights Chick Magnets to create our projects. The first night we will roll out and cut our clay pieces following a simple pattern. After the These adorable little wooden magnets are perfect clay has dried, we’ll meet a second night to paint and for holding your notes and pictures on your fridge or assemble our wall hangings. anywhere! Paint and assemble a set of three and attach a magnet onto their backs. They are a great way to add a Thu/Fri May 5 & 6 | 2 sessions | 6:00-7:00pm little color to the season! Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 Tuesday Mar 22 | 1 session | 6:00-7:15pm #HGFCLWH01P22 Participant Only $15 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 #HGFCLWH01P22 Participant & Assistant $15 #HGFCHMG01W22 Participant Only $9 Colorful Bean Art #HGFCHMG01W22 Participant & Assistant $9 Making art with beans is surprisingly cool! Your masterpiece will pop with awesome textures and gorgeous colors using Vibrant Tape Resist Painting beans of all sizes. Be as creative as you like with a simple design or a detailed project! You’ll find this is a great way to Brighten your home with crisp lines and bright, geometric relax, plus you’ll have fun with your friends! designs! This do-it-yourself Vibrant Tape Resist Painting is easy and fun for anyone! Let your creative side shine Tuesday May 24 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm as no two paintings will turn out alike! Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 Thursday Apr 7 | 1 session | 6:00-7:15pm #HGFBEAN01P22 Participant Only $9 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 #HGFBEAN01P22 #HGCVTRP01P22 Participant Only $9 Participant & Assistant $9 #HGCVTRP01P22 Participant & Assistant $9

HOPE | Mar-May ARTS & CRAFTS May Day Baskets Surprise a neighbor or friend with a basket made especially for them. You’ll also learn how various cultures around the world celebrate May Day. Thursday Apr 28 | 1 session | 6:00-7:15pm Cookie Decorating Party Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 Enjoy a fun evening of decorating sugar cookies with #HGFMADA01P22 Participant Only $9 friends! These cookies are store-bought and ready for you to add your own designs in frosting and sprinkles. #HGFMADA01P22 Participant & Assistant $9 Decorate one dozen cookies to take home or share! All supplies included. Sea Shell Turtle Tuesday Apr 5 | 1 session | 6:00-7:15pm Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 Create your own gorgeous sea shell turtle! Begin by tracing a pattern, then #HGCCDPT01P22 Participant Only $11 work with various shells and beach #HGCCDPT01P22 stones to glue together a fun little Participant & Assistant $11 reminder that summer is right around the corner! Picture is designed to be displayed on a stand that you’ll get with your class supplies. Tuesday May 3 | 1 session | 6:00-7:15pm Summer Season Kick-Off! Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 #HGFSSTU01P22 Participant Only $9 Join us to get the #HGFSSTU01P22 sUMMER HOPE flyer Participant & Assistant $9 hot off the press! Strawberry Mason Jars Tuesday May 17 | 6:00-7:30pm Handke Center | Elk River This set of strawberry Mason jars can be a cheerful addition to your home or makes a wonderful gift. They are perfect as candle/votive holders or small centerpiece jars for a special event. You will paint two jars and finish them with jute rope for a perfectly rustic look. Thursday May 19 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm check out the upcoming classes Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 as you enjoy a night of FREE Bingo, prizes & treats! #HGFSTMJ01P22 Participant Only $9 #HGFSTMJ01P22 RSVP by calling (763) 241-3520 or register online! Participant & Assistant $9

HOPE | Mar-May HEALTHY LIVING SPECIAL EVENTS Coloring Enthusiast Club Friday Night Movie at Handke Coloring can be beneficial for adults, especially for its Start your weekend off right by socializing with friends! de-stressing power. The practice generates wellness and Enjoy your own private screening of a recently-released quietness. Join us twice a month as we color while listening movie at the historic Handke Family Center, and dine on to relaxing music. Continue after class with your own take- pizza, pop and a treat. home book and colored pencils. If you’re already working on something, bring it along to show it to friends. Friday Mar 25 | 1 session | 6:00-8:00pm Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 Tuesdays Mar 1 & 8 | 2 sessions | 6:00-7:15pm HVPFNMH02W22 Participant Only $14 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 HVPFNMH02W22 Participant & Assistant $18 #HHMCOEC02W22 Participant Only $15 Friday Apr 22 | 1 session | 6:00-8:00pm Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 #HHMCOEC02W22 Participant & Assistant $15 Tuesdays Apr 12 & 19 | 2 sessions | 6:00-7:15pm HVPFNMH01P22 Participant Only $14 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 HVPFNMH01P22 Participant & Assistant $18 #HHMCOEC01P22 Participant Only $15 Game Night #HHMCOEC01P22 Participant & Assistant $15 Game on! Get together with your HOPE friends and play board and card games such as Uno, SkipBo, Sorry, Movin’ and Groovin’ with Friends Jenga, Yahtzee, Memory, and more! We will take a break to enjoy snacks and refreshments in the company of good Make exercise fun with music! In this 3-session class, friends. you will create your own movements and learn some simple stretching and cardio exercises as you dance to Tuesday May 10 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm different types of music. Learn how music can be used for Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 motivation, exercise, and relaxation. Come ready to have fun with music and dance! Wear comfortable clothing and #HVHNITE01P22 Participant Only $9 sneakers. #HVHNITE01P22 Mondays Apr 4-18 | 3 sessions | 6:00-7:00pm Participant & Assistant $14 Handke Center Gym Door 5 #HHFMVGV01P22 Participant Only $15 #HHFMVGV01P22 Participant & Assistant $15 WEATHER CANCELLATIONS Follow our Twitter Feed @CE728ALERT or check online at www.728communityed.com for possible weather related cancellations and other program updates.

HOPE | Mar-May SPECIAL EVENTS St. Patty’s Day Bingo Do you have the luck of the Irish? Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a rousing night of Bingo! Everyone’s a winner with great prizes and treats. Don’t forget to wear something green! Thursday Mar 17 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm Yard Games and Ice Cream Treat Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 Chill out! Kick back with your friends and make the most #HVBSPBO01W22 Participant Only $9 of a beautiful spring evening! We’ll have an ice cream treat for you to enjoy while we listen to some music and #HVBSPBO01W22 Participant & Assistant $14 play a few yard games. Thursday May 26 | 1 session | 6:00-7:15pm Handke Center Nature Explore Classroom Door 5 #HVBYGIC01P22 Participant Only $9 #HVBYGIC01P22 Spring Birthday Celebration Participant & Assistant $9 Live every day like it’s your birthday! Join your HOPE HOPE Season Kick Off friends to celebrate and honor those who have Spring birthdays. We will have birthday cupcakes and ice cream, Join us to get the Summer HOPE flyer hot off the press! and play a variety of games and activities. Bring your best We will be unveiling upcoming classes and outings as singing voice for a Happy Birthday sing-along! No gifts we enjoy a night of FREE Bingo, prizes, and treats! Free necessary. Event, but please register. Tuesday Apr 26 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm Tuesday May 17 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 #HVRSBIR01P22 Participant Only $9 #HVKKOFF01P22 Participant Only $0 #HVRSBIR01P22 #HVKKOFF01P22 Participant & Assistant $9 Participant & Assistant $0 Cancellation Policy Registrants must cancel at least 3 business days prior to the class or event to receive a refund or credit. If the event requires purchasing a ticket or supplies, no refund will be made unless we can fill the space from our waiting list.

HOPE | Calendar March 2022 Friday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 4 Saturday 1 2 3 5 67 Color Enthusiast Button Art on 11 13 14 Club 9 Canvas 12 20 21 18 27 28 8 16 10 19 Color Enthusiast Stretchy Beaded 25 Club Bracelets Friday Night 26 Movie at Handke 15 17 St. Patty’s Day 22 23 Bingo Chick Magnets 24 29 30 31 Cherry Blossom Tree Painting April 2022 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 Movin’ and Cookie Decorating Vibrant Tape Groovin’ Party Resist Painting 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Movin’ and Color Enthusiast Bird Buddies on Groovin’ Club Canvas 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Movin’ and Color Enthusiast Friday Night Groovin’ Club Movie at Handke 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Spring Birthday May Day Baskets Celebration WEATHER CANCELLATIONS Follow our Twitter Feed @CE728ALERT or check online at www.728communityed.com for possible weather related cancellations and other program updates.

HOPE | Calendar May 2022 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 4 12 3 567 Sea Shell Turtle Clay Wall Hanging Clay Wall Hanging 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Game Night 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Summer Season Strawberry Mason 28 Kick Off Jars 22 23 24 25 26 27 Colorful Bean Art Yard Games and Ice Cream Treat 29 30 31 Summer Sneak Peek! CUSTOM WATER TUMBLER WORKSHOP - KARAOKE WITH FRIENDS PICNICK IN THE PARK - DIY KITE FESTIVAL AND STROLL IN THE PARK NO BAKE DESSERTS COOK ALONG Don’t miss the Summer Season Kick Off on Tuesday, May 17 to see the full list of summer classes and events! Event is FREE, but please register online at www.isd728.org/HOPE or call 763-241-3520. ELIGIBLE UCARE MEMBERS MAY GET UP TO A $15 DISCOUNT ON MOST COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES IN MINNESOTA. MEMBERS MUST HAVE UCARE INSURANCE AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION AND THROUGHOUT THE DURATION OF THE CLASS. MEMBERS NEED TO PROVIDE THEIR UCARE ID NUMBER WHEN REGISTERING FOR CLASS. LIMITS AND RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY.

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

REGISTRATION FORM - PLEASE INDICATE WHICH CLASSES AND OUTINGS YOU WILL BE ATTENDING. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO INDICATE IF THERE WILL BE AN ASSISTANT ATTENDING OR PARTICIPATING/EATING. Class Date Class Name Participant Participant Participant & Assistant Fee Only & Assistant Participating/Eating Mar 1 Coloring Enthusiast Club Mar 3 Button Art on Canvas Mar 10 Stretchy Beaded Bracelets Mar 17 St. Patty's Day Bingo Mar 22 Chick Magnets Mar 25 Friday Night Movie at Handke Mar 31 Cherry Blossom Tree Painting Apr 4 Movin' and Groovin' with Friends Apr 5 Cookie Decorating Party Apr 7 Vibrant Tape Resist Painting Apr 12 Coloring Enthusiast Club Apr 14 Bird Buddies on Canvas Apr 22 Friday Night Movie at Handke Apr 26 Spring Birthday Celebration Apr 28 May Day Baskets May 3 Sea Shell Turtle May 5 Clay Wall Hanging May 10 Game Night May 17 HOPE Season Kick Off May 19 Strawberry Mason Jars May 24 Colorful Bean Art May 26 Yard Games and Ice Cream Treat Please fill out if Participant and Assistant are paying separately: TOTAL FEES: $____________ Participant Fee: $__________ Paid by: ________________________________ Assistant Fee: $__________ Paid by: ________________________________ PAYMENT METHOD: Cash Check (payable to ISD 728) Visa/MasterCard/Discover Credit Card #___________________________________________________________Expires__________CVV________ UCare #_______________________________________________________________ Signature of person authorizing charges_________________________________________________________________