Fall 2020
Discover something different.
Registration opens Sep 3 | Classes start the week of Sep 28 GREETINGS
Welcome to Minneapolis Community Education! Our mission is to engage youth and adults in community-driven learning and enrichment opportunities. Our programs, Adult Enrichment, Minneapolis Kids, Adult Education and Youth Enrichment embrace these beliefs:
• Education is a lifelong process; • Everyone in the community - individuals, businesses, public and private agencies — shares responsibility for educating all members of the community; and • Citizens have a right and a responsibility to be involved in determining community needs, identifying community resources, and linking those needs and resources to their community.
We invite you to get involved. Take a class, share your ideas with a focus group, join an advisory committee, teach a class or partner with us.
Due to COVID-19, Minneapolis Community Education’s fall programs will look different this year. We’ve taken steps to make sure your experience is as enjoyable as it’s always been and are offering over 300 adult enrichment classes online! See page 27 for some socially distant outside options, too. We also will be offering a wide array of other youth and adult options
Like you, we wish circumstances allowed us to meet in person, but as we learned this spring and summer, we can continue lifelong learning, share common passions, and grow our community together— from a distance. Table of Contents Life & Learning Academic Enrichment...... 5 Writing...... 7 Business & Consumer...... 8 Real Estate & Personal Development...... 10 Computers & Technology...... 11 30 Trips & Tours...... 16 Hobbies & Skills 11 Cooking...... 12 Hobby & Leisure...... 14 Home & Garden...... 15 Languages...... 16
Arts & Entertainment Arts & Crafts...... 18 Dance...... 25 20 Music & Performance...... 21 Photography...... 22
Health & Fitness Exercise & Fitness...... 23 Health,Wellness & Safety...... 12 24 Yoga & Mind/Body...... 25 Icons Legend Outdoor In-Person...... 27 Be the first to check out some of these In-Person at Local Businesses...... 28 never-before-seen classes! Youth & Family Youth & Family...... 29 Check out these free opportunities throughout the brochure! Adults 55+ Adventures in Learning...... 30 Sign up for these classes before Creative Activities & Defensive Driving 55+....32 September 12th and receive $5 off! Armchair Travel & Fitness...... 33 55+ Trips & Tours & Wellness Talks...... 34 We are about building community. Bring a friend and receive $5 off both registrations! Access Services Arts and Crafts & Cooking...... 37 Sign up for these classes quick! These Hobby & Leisure, Trips, Tours & Events...... 37 popular selections fill up fast.
Additional Information Class offered online at Contact Information...... 38 ed2go.com/mplscommed Ways to Register & Discounts...... 39 New Discoveries Can’t-miss classes this season
Using Zoom to Connect with Others: Learn the basics of Zoom so 1 that you can stay connected during this time of social distancing. One-on-on phone assistance is available. PAGE 31 Book Discussion: 2 The New Jim Crow Join your community for a discussion about the history and realities of policing and incarceration in the United States. Generate your next steps to work for justice and equity in Minnesota. Paying Student Loans PAGE 6 in an Economic Crisis Whether you have a degree in hand or are working on it, Intro to Improv Comedy learn the top three methods This one-time course will give you for reducing payments. some bare-bones basics, help shake PAGE 9 off your fears and bring joy to your 3 life. PAGE 21 4 Guitar 1 Learn chords, scales and basic guitar techniques so that you can start playing your favorite songs. PAGE 21 5
Minneapolis Public Schools collaborates with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. To find more opportunities for adults and youth, go to minneapolisparks.org Learning Life &
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Book Discussion: A Good Time Academic Enrichment For the Truth Join your community for a discussion about this collection of essays, gain a better African American Artists You African American Textile understanding of perspectives from people Should Know Artists of color in Minnesota, and generate your This class will introduce or reacquaint you Examine the evolution of the textile artist next step to work for justice and equity. with African American artists from various from what was once considered applied art Register online or call 612.668.3330 periods in American art history. We will (quilt making, dress making and costume examine four periods: Eighteenth and making) to what is considered fine art today. $5 / 1 Mon / Oct 8 / 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Nineteenth Century; Harlem Renaissance We will examine the work of quiltmakers like and the WPA period; Early Contemporary Harriet Powers and Mary Lee Bendolph, to Book Discussion: The New Jim from 1950, which includes Post-Modernism dressmakers like Elizabeth Keckley and Anne Crow and the Black Art Movement; and Lowe, to Black Art Movement artist Faith Join your community for a discussion about Contemporary since 1980. Register online or Ringgold, to contemporary artists like Nick the history and realities of policing and call 612.668.1922. Cave and Shinique Smith. Register online or incarceration in the United States. Generate call 612.668.1922. your next step to work for justice and $19 / 1 Wed / Nov 11 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm equity in Minnesota. Register online or call $19 / 1 Mon / Oct 26 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm 612.668.3330 African American History: The Potholes & Detours Artists of the Black Arts $5 / 1 Mon / Nov 12 / 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Explore the sometimes overlooked history Movement of African Americans in the U.S. since Ever since the opening of the exhibition Soul Contemporary Sculpture: 1619. Class is participatory, examining of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power From Mid-20th Century to the contemporary problems in the light of real in London there has been unprecedented Present Day American history. Register online or call interest in this period of art. Come learn Explore the innovative and experimental 612.668.3100 about some of the most creative and unique contemporary sculpture practices starting in art produced by African Americans that the 1950’s and continuing today by studying $19 / 1 Mon / Oct 12 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm still resonates today. Register online or call the works of artists such as Claes Oldenburg, 612.668.1922. Jasper Johns, Eva Hesse, Maurizio Cattelan, Ron Mueck and Katharina Fritsch. Learn $19 / 1 Mon / Oct 19 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm about the contemporary art styles associated with unique styles and approaches of these artists. Register online or call 612.668.3450.
All classes are online unless otherwise noted. Register $19 / 1 Sat / Dec 12 / 10:00 am-12:00 pm now and make sure you get into your favorite class.
Registration Starts Sep 3 | Fall 2020 | mplscommunityed.com | 5 Cord Cutting: How to Switch to Streaming TV Life & Life Reduce your monthly bills by cutting the Learning cable/satellite cord and switching to internet TV. See a demo of streaming TV, view the pros and cons, compare costs and run through the steps needed to get started. Register online or call 612.668.3100.
$19 / 1 Tue / Oct 27 / 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
Empowering Students With Disabilities Gain tools to engage students with disabilities. Feel confident in your ability to help any student who comes through your door through simulations, real-life stories and practical techniques. Learn dozens of Icons of Contemporary Art: 20 GRE Prep Series tips for fostering the reading, writing and Works by 20 Artists Bundle and save. Includes Parts 1 math skills of students with special needs. Explore the contemporary art practices & 2. Register online: ed2go.com/ Register online: ed2go.com/mplscommed starting in the 1960’s and continuing today mplscommed or call 612.668.2108. New or call 612.668.2108. New class sessions by studying the iconic works of artists such class sessions begin each month starting begin each month starting September 16. as Andy Warhol, Cindy Sherman, Jeff Koons September 16. and Damien Hirst. Major art movements $115 for review will include Pop, Minimal, $179 / Ed2go Environmental, Conceptual, Performance, Human Anatomy and Appropriation and Video Art. Register online GRE Preparation Part 1: Physiology or call 612.668.3450. Verbal and Analytical Learn more about genetics, and the Go through all the question types on skeletal, muscular, reproductive, endocrine, $19 / 1 Wed / Nov 18 / 6:00 pm-8:00 pm the verbal reasoning and analytical circulatory, respiratory and nervous systems. writing sections, including reading Each lesson covers the different systems at Modern Art: Major comprehension, text completion, work in the body and specific disorders that Movements, Masterpieces and sentence equivalence questions can affect it. Register online: ed2go.com/ Artists and both essay tasks. Gain pointers mplscommed or call 612.668.2108. New Learn about major art movements including on time management, anxiety relief, class sessions begin each month starting Impressionism, Surrealism and Abstract scoring and general standardized test- September 16. Expressionism. Explore and discuss some taking. Register online: ed2go.com/ of the key masterpieces of Claude Monet, mplscommed or call 612.668.2108. New $115 Salvador Dali and Jackson Pollock. Register class sessions begin each month starting online or call 612.668.3450. September 16. $19 / 1 Sat / Oct 3 / 10:00 am-12:00 pm $99 / Ed2go Modern Sculpture: From GRE Preparation Part 2: Impressionism to Mid-20th Quantitative Learn about the most influential and famous Review and techniques for tackling sculptors from Impressionism to mid-20th the quantitative comparison, data century such as Auguste Rodin, Umberto interpretation and standard math Boccioni, Henry Moore, Man Ray and questions that make up the quantitative Alexander Calder. Explore the major art reasoning sections, as well as how movements associated with unique styles to tackle the GRE's unique new and sculptures of these artists. Register question formats. Find pointers on online or call 612.668.3450. time management, anxiety relief, scoring and general standardized test- $19 / 1 Wed / Oct 28 / 6:00 pm-8:00 pm taking. Register online: ed2go.com/ mplscommed or call 612.668.2108 New class sessions begin each month starting September 16. Test your tech skills by tagging @mplscommed in your Instagram post or #mplscommed $99 / Ed2go
6 | mplscommunityed.com | Fall 2020 | Registration Starts Sep 3 Learning Life & Rev Your Writing Engine No matter what your writing genre, or if you have never written before, there is no such thing as too much inspiration. This class is geared for creative exploration and mining word gems, not academics or critiquing. Each week we will dive into prompts and exercises that get your pen moving, widen your approach to writing and inspire you to say more in new ways. Register online or call 612.668.1922
$45 / 5 Wed / Oct 14-Nov 11 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Storytelling for the Page and Stage Learn how to find and craft the rich, revealing and connective stories in your Writing own everyday life through writing exercises, discussion and even a little improv. Focus on the essential building blocks that make Creative Writing: Developing Memoir and Narrative Writing up a story, and how to create a compelling a Writing Habit 1 Writing about your own life can be voice in writing or in performance. Have a Explore your creativity through a variety rewarding. There are many forms your notebook and pen or laptop computer ready of writing prompts. Share new writing in a material can take: personal essay, memoir, for in-class writing time. Register online or supportive environment. Set goals to keep short stories, online blog and even call 612.668.2740 yourself on track to become the writer you performance monologues. This all-levels want to be. This is not a critique class. Open class covers finding the heart of a personal $45 / 4 Mon / Nov 9-Nov 30 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm to creative writers of all levels. story, deciding what needs to be told, compressing time, developing a specific Writing for the Large or Small $55 / 6 Thu / Oct 8-Nov 12 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm voice and utilizing scenes and structure. Screen Register online or call 612.668.1515 Register online or call 612.668.2740 Do you have the next "Breaking Bad" or "Black Panther" or a great idea for a short Creative Writing: Developing $55 / 6 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 2 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm film or web series but you wonder where a Writing Habit 2 to begin? Learn the basics of screenwriting Challenge yourself with new writing Publishing Your Creative from an outline to screenplay formatting. prompts, discuss issues and listen to each Writing Work on putting together your idea so that other’s words in a supportive environment. Do you have stories, essays, or poetry ready you will have at least a few pages of the next Work towards a specific writing project to go, but do not know how to get them award-winning film or complete a short film to further your goals. Not a critique class. published? Learn to systematically and script you can share during our final session. Prerequisite: Developing a Writing Habit 1. comprehensively approach this barrier, Register online or call 612.668.1922 Register online or call 612.668.1515. and get a realistic timeline on the entire publishing process. Please note, this is not a $45 / 5 Wed / Sep 30-Oct 28 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm $55 / No class Nov 3 workshop, students should have completed 6 Tue / Oct 6-Nov 24 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm work ready for publication. Register online Writing Our Stories or call 612.668.3100. Join other writers in this informal class Grammar Refresher focused on recording stories. We will Develop your English grammar skills and $19 / 1 Mon / Oct 5 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm experiment with fun writing prompts to take your writing and speaking to the next help generate new material and inspire level of excellence. Explore the eight parts you to keep going. We'll learn from each of speech, punctuation and mechanics, and other and discuss challenges we face in our foundational sentence construction. Learn writing process. You will share your work in about phrases, clauses, problem words and a supportive, non-judgmental setting. This common grammar mistakes through videos, is not a critique class. No previous writing games and hands-on exercises. Register experience necessary; writers of all levels online: ed2go.com/mplscommed or call and ages welcome. 612.668.2108. New class sessions begin each month starting September 16. $39 / 4 Sat / Oct 3- Oct 24 / 10 am-12:00 pm
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Registration Starts Sep 3 | Fall 2020 | mplscommunityed.com | 7 Finance: Smart Money Decisions Life & Life Take control of your financial future by Learning making small changes in your spending habits. Learn how to set priorities in your spending plan, why your credit report matters, short and long-term saving, and how to whittle away at debt. Includes finances in a crisis. Register online or call 612.668.3100.
$29 / 2 Mon / Oct 19m & Nov 2 / 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Financial Adulting in Pandemics If anything, 2020 has taught us the importance of having a plan for whatever life (and the world) throws at us. Learn key basics including credit, debt, ways to save and retirement accounts. Register online or Business & Consumer call 612.668.2740. $5 / 1 Tue / Sep 29 / 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
Accounting Fundamentals Estate Planning For Financial Planning Basics Whether you want to manage your business Everyone A financial roadmap can motivate you to save finances or your own with this highly Estate planning applies to everyone, at money, help you meet your financial goals marketable skill, gain a solid foundation any age, even for those of modest means. and improve your overall financial security. in financial matters. Practice handling Hear an attorney discuss how to plan for Learn how to construct a budget, credit accounts receivable, accounts payable, your future, to ensure your intentions will fundamentals and basic investing, including payroll procedures, sales taxes and banking be carried out and that your assets will be risk tolerance and investment tax implications. activities. Register online: ed2go.com/ distributed according to your wishes. Topics Register online or call 612.668.1922 mplscommed or call 612.668.2108. New include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, class sessions begin each month starting health care directives, real estate deeds Free / 1 Tue / Oct 20 / 6:30 pm-8:00 pm September 16. and the dreaded word, "probate." Register online or call 612.668.4051. Five Keys to Fearless $115 / Ed2go Retirement 1 Fri / Nov 6 / 12:30 pm-1:30 pm Learn how to manage risks all retirees face Correcting Errors on Your 1 Fri / Nov 20 / 12:30 pm-1:30 pm – out-living income, inflation, unpredictable Credit Report events, market volatility, income taxes Learn how to obtain and understand the Finance: Money for Two and rising health costs – to help maximize information maintained about you by the Practice financial communication skills with income in your retirement. Register online or big three credit reporting agencies. Discuss your partner. Acquire tools to build a better call 612.668.1922 the most effective way to have inaccurate financial relationship, discover financial information removed and how to remedy resources, create an action plan and explore Free / 1 Wed / Oct 7 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm the effects of identity theft. Register online or how you prioritize financial decisions. call 612.668.1922. Includes finances in a crisis. Register online Five Ways to Navigate or call 612.668.3100. Registration is per Stock Market Fluctuations Free / 1 Mon / Oct 26 / 7:00 pm-8:00 pm person. What changes can you consider to your financial plan? Determine how to keep your $29 / 2 Mon / Sep 28 & Oct 12 / 7:00 pm-9:00 pm financial plan on track and receive steadfast guidance to you as an investor at any stage of the journey. Register online or call 612.668.1922
Free / 1 Wed / Oct 14 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm All classes are online unless otherwise noted. Register now and make sure you get into your favorite class.
8 | mplscommunityed.com | Fall 2020 | Registration Starts Sep 3 Learning Life & FLOW - Financial Literacy How to Pay for the Nursing Overview Workshop Home Dive into important and often Find out if long-term care insurance is for misunderstood concepts of Financial you. What about home care? Should you gift Literacy; The Principles of Sound Investing; your money away? What if your spouse goes and Retirement, Medicare and Social into the nursing home and exhausts your Security Planning. Register online or call money? Get answers to all these questions. 612.668.3450. Register online or call 612.668.3330
$45 / 5 Thu / Oct 15-Nov 12 / 6:00 pm-8:00 pm $19 / 1 Wed / Nov 18 / 6:30 pm-8:00 pm
Health Care Directives Income Taxes and Leaving instructions about your health care Retirement choices helps ensure decisions are made Taxes chipping away at your savings? based on your values and preferences. Join Retirement planning decisions could affect us to discuss why advance care planning is your income taxes. Learn about the financial Social Security: Timing is important, what health care directives do, outcomes you may face and how to make Everything who can be a health care agent, and what to decisions that are right for you. Register Social Security is a vital income source for consider when making decisions about life- online or call 612.668.3100. many retirees, but it can be a confusing sustaining treatments. Register online or call topic. Making the most of your Social 612.668.4828. $19 / 1 Mon / Oct 5 / 6:00 pm-7:30 pm Security can have a lot to do with timing it right. This workshop can help attendees get Free / 1 Mon / Oct 26 / 5:00 pm-6:00 pm Me to We: Financial answers to their questions and learn what Planning for Couples Social Security can mean for them. Register How to Become a Discover with your partner what values you online or call 612.668.3100. Community Education have in common and where your money Instructor attitudes may differ. Learn what it takes $19 / 1 Wed / Oct 14 / 6:00 pm-7:30 pm Learn how you can get paid to share your to create a solid financial future together. passion with others when you teach with Couples encouraged to attend together Start Your Own Small Community Education. Registration required. but not required. Register online or call Business Register online or call 612.668.3100 612.668.1922 Get ready to launch your business with initial assessments, the licensing process Free / 1 Wed / Oct 7 / 7:00 pm-8:00 pm Free / 1 Wed / Oct 21 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm and developing a business plan. With this Free / 1 Thu / Oct 8 / 7:30 pm-8:30 pm instructor-led course, get ready to launch Nonprofit Fundraising: the next phase of your career. Register How to Keep the Business, Practical Tips for Engaging online: ed2go.com/mplscommed or call Cabin or Farm in the Family With Donors 612.668.2108. New class sessions begin Division of an estate can lead to bitter battles Another day has gone by and you are each month starting September 16. between siblings and impact relationships exhausted from managing staff and forever. Learn how to keep your business, volunteers...and fundraising gets pushed $115 / Ed2go cabin, or farm without a conflict. Register off another day. Learn from a fundraising online or call 612.668.3330. consultant the simple fundraising and The Economy in 2020 relationship tips that will help you reach your Learn how the economy has fared so far $19 / 1 Wed / Oct 28 / 6:30 pm-8:00 pm goals. Register online or call 612.668.2740. in 2020 and what it means for you. Review investments, market performance and have a $19 / 1 Thu / Oct 22 / 10:30 am-12:00 pm Q&A session on how to best prepare for the future. Register online or call 612.668.2740. Paying Student Loans in an Economic Crisis $5 / 1 Sat / Oct 10 / 10:00 am-11:30 am Student loans do not have to be a burden if you have a good plan. Whether you Voice-Overs: Now Is Your have a degree in hand or are working Time! on it, learn the top three methods for Use your speaking voice for commercials, reducing payments. Register online or call films and videos in this exciting field. This is 612.668.2740. a business that you can handle on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time $5 / 1 Tue / Oct 6 / 6:00 pm-7:30 pm and with practically no overhead. Whether you choose to pursue voice-overs part-time or full-time, this could be the game changer you have been looking for. Register online or Find us on Facebook! call 612.668.2740. facebook.com/MplsCommEd $25 / 1 Mon / Nov 2 / 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Registration Starts Sep 3 | Fall 2020 | mplscommunityed.com | 9 How Much House Can I Afford? Life & Life Real Estate Personal Compare affordability with popular loan Learning programs as well as the pros and cons of each of the programs. Take an in-depth Development look at monthly payments and compare the different down payment options to Astrology determine which may be best for you. We Bring your chart to life with the complexity will also discuss what lenders require, credit of the sun, moon and planets. Explore scores and what is needed to obtain a major life themes, cycles and your personal mortgage pre-approval. Register online or weather map. Receive a copy of your chart. call 612.668.3300 $39 / No class Nov 3 $19 / 1 Wed / Oct 7 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm 4 Tue / Oct 20-Nov 17 / 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Register online or call 612.668.4326 Mortgage Financing Discover the newest mortgage financing $35 / 2 Mon / Nov 9-Nov 16 / 6:30 pm-8:00 pm options available today, including down Register online or call 612.668.3330 payments, forgivable first-time home buyer grants, less-than-perfect credit programs Caring For Your Aging Parents Home Buying in the New and home improvement purchase loans. As you and your parents age, it is possible Economy Understand monthly payment options and that you will assume a caregiving role. Open Does buying a home in an uncertain how they affect you. Register online or call communication and conversation well in economy make sense? Learn how to navigate 612.668.1922 advance of aging issues can help keep you the home buying process step by step, from parenting your parents. Get tips on including information about government Free / 1 Wed / Nov 18 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm starting discussions about age-related topics grants, first time buyer programs, how to as well as what you will need in order to avoid lemons, and maximizing your money to Prepare Your Home to Sell assist them and honor their wishes. Register get the best deal possible. Before you list your home to sell in today’s online or call 612.668.3100. ever-changing housing landscape, you will $29 / 1 Tue / Sep 29 / 6:30 pm-9:00 pm want to know current market trends and $19 / 1 Thu / Oct 29 / 6:00 pm-7:30 pm Register online or call 612.668.2740 common pitfalls to avoid. See what projects to tackle and which ones are not needed Getting Unstuck: $19 / 1 Mon / Oct 5 / 6:00 pm-7:30 pm to give you the most return on investment. Overcoming Procrastination Register online or call 612.668.3450 Register online or call 612.668.3450. Do you feel like it is hard to start on a task and so easy to put it off? Develop insight $29 / 1 Tue / Oct 13 / 6:30 pm-9:00 pm $19 / 1 Mon / Oct 19 / 6:00 pm-7:30 pm into what is blocking you and build skills Register online or call 612.668.1100 that help you successfully overcome Rental Property 101 these impediments. Register online or call $29 / 1 Thu / Nov 5 / 6:30 pm-9:00 pm Do you want to diversify your investment 612.668.4828. Register online or call 612.668.1306 portfolio? Learn why owning a duplex is a good choice. Cover details of the tax $19 / 1 Tue / Nov 10 / 6:30 pm-8:00 pm House Hacks benefits of owning rentals, how to evaluate Your home is your biggest investment but a property, and how to protect yourself How to Organize Your Papers it can also be a huge ongoing expense. as a landlord. Register online or call Cannot find what you need or just have Explore ways to “hack” your current home 612.668.1306 too many household papers? Learn from a by taking in and managing short-term and professional organizer how to start deciding long-term renters, alternative dwelling units, $29 / 1 Thu / Oct 1 / 6:30 pm-9:00 pm what to keep, what to toss and how to keep and duplex ownership. Register online or papers in a manageable system. call 612.668.1100 $35 / 4 Wed / Oct 14-Nov 4 / 6:00 pm-8:00 pm $29 / 1 Tue / Oct 27 / 6:30 pm-9:00 pm Optional weekly check-in Register online or call 612.668.3450
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10 | mplscommunityed.com | Fall 2020 | Registration Starts Sep 3 Learning Life & Keys to Effective Communication Computers & Technology Effective communication at work and at home can build rapport and create trust, warmth and respect. Become more confident, make great first impressions, navigate difficult topics, and create better personal and professional relationships. Register online: ed2go.com/mplscommed. New class sessions begin each month starting September 16.
$99 / Ed2go
Life Mapping Set goals in five major life areas: health, finance, relationships/family, career and spiritual. Discover the importance of creating a vision board for your life, learn how to establish and keep track of goals. Register online or call 612.668.4828 Google Drive and Google Introduction to Photoshop Apps CC $29 + $10 material fee / Learn to use Google's free online file storage Adobe Photoshop is the world's most 2 Tue / Oct 6-Oct 20 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm and file sharing. Explore web-based word popular photo-editing program. Artists, No class Oct 13 processing, spreadsheets and slideshow photographers, designers and hobbyists tools that are alternatives to Word, Excel all rely on Photoshop for image creation Social Justice Lessons and PowerPoint. Learn to convert standard and editing. Create digital paintings, from a Pandemic Microsoft Office documents to Google edit your own photographs and master This class is not for the faint of heart, but documents and share with others who can techniques used by professionals in this neither is a pandemic. Through readings view and edit. Requirements: You must hands-on, instructor-led course. Register and discussion we will explore the deep have a Gmail account and know your Gmail online: ed2go.com/mplscommed. New problems that have both caused and been username and password. Register online or class sessions begin each month starting revealed by the Covid-19 crisis. We will call 612.668.3450. September 16. delve into truly transformative connection and talk about hope for a different future. $35 / ONLINE CLASS $115 / Ed2go ONLINE CLASS Register online or call 612.668.3100. 1 Mon / Nov 2 / 6:00 pm-8:30 pm Microsoft Excel 1 $35 / ONLINE CLASS Introduction to InDesign Learn Excel basics, spreadsheet terminology, 3 Tue / Sep 29-Oct 13 / 7:00 pm-8:30 pm CC entering and editing data, modifying and Adobe InDesign CC is the industry-standard formatting a worksheet, using absolute StrengthsFinder: Be the desktop publishing software for making references, copying and moving data, using Best Version of You dazzling brochures and newsletters. Practice functions and formulas, copying formulas Too much time is spent improving our with instructor-supplied files and elements and creating charts. Create, sort and filter weaknesses, when leveraging our unique to build documents and develop techniques a database as well. Register online or call strengths is exponentially more effective. that you can use for print and online 612.668.3450. Join a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach to products. Use this popular page layout get an overview of StrengthsFinder’s guiding software to design and create professional- $35 / ONLINE CLASS principles, learn more about your unique quality letterhead, business cards, brochures, 1 Tue / Oct 6 / 10:00 am-12:30 pm strengths, and discover how to apply them forms, interactive PDF files and eBooks. both personally and professionally to be the Register online: ed2go.com/mplscommed. Microsoft Excel 2 best version of you. Purchase and complete New class sessions begin each month Build on the skills you learned in the Excel 1 StrengthsFinder assessment before class. starting September 16. class by gaining hands-on experience with the PMT loan payment and lookup functions. $25 / ONLINE CLASS $115 / Ed2go ONLINE CLASS Also learn how to set data validation 1 Mon / Oct 19 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm rules to control errors, add subtotals to spreadsheets, import a database into Excel and “clean it up" and create and manipulate pivot tables and charts. Register online or call 612.668.3450. Test your tech skills by tagging @mplscommed in your Instagram post or #mplscommed $35 / ONLINE CLASS 1 Wed / Oct 14 / 6:00 pm-8:30 pm
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Bread Making Charcoal Grilling Cooking Rise to the challenge with these fun and Grill over charcoal to perfection. Learn how delicious recipes. Make sourdough, monkey to build the perfect fire in any charcoal grill, bread and English muffins. Register online or how to select meats, vegetables and fruits All about Knives & Knife Skills call 612.668.4828. and the principles of direct and indirect The knives available to home cooks today grilling. Never burn your food again. are cheaper and more effective than the $39 / 2 Mon / Nov 2-Nov 9 / 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Register online or call 612.668.3100. ones you have used in the past. Bring your go-to knife to see how it stacks up against Butter-Crust Pies $35 / 1 Mon / Oct 12 / 5:00 pm-8:45 pm newer ones and find what works best for Learn to make the perfect butter crust and you. Equipped with a better knife, the right fill it with tasty fruit. Discover the importance Cooking With Sunlight: Free grip and expert skills, you will look forward of butter and flour quality, simple tools for Energy, No Pollution, Reduce to preparing raw ingredients in your kitchen. crust making, temperature control, crimping Deforestation! Register online or call 612.668.1306. styles, fruit and thickener selection that will Explore the history of solar cooking and how take your pie making to new levels. Register it can reduce respiratory diseases. Learn $29 / 1 Wed / Oct 28 / 7:00 pm-9:00 pm online or call 612.668.3100. about commercially available solar cookers and review simple DIY cookers made with Baking for Breakfast $35 / 1 Tue / Oct 20 / 5:45 pm-9:00 pm basic tools and materials Receive crucial Bake up sweet and savory goods to information on international efforts to start your day. Make coffee cake, quick- Cast Iron Cookery reduce deforestation due to cooking fuel in bread and biscuits. Register online or call The most versatile cooking pan is the "sun-rich, resource-poor" countries. Register 612.668.4828. good old cast iron skillet. Learn how to online or call 612.668.3100. resuscitate and maintain cast-iron cookware; $39 / 2 Mon / Oct 19-Oct 26 / 6:00 pm-8:00 pm their cooking and baking properties and $39 / 1 Wed / Oct 28 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm what they excel at making such as cheesy Baking with Yeast 1 cornbread, moist, creamy scones, and Deep-Pan Pizza Learn how to bake delicious pita, pizza crust perfectly seared steak with herbal board Take a deeper dive into bready goodness and dinner rolls. Uncover specific baking and pan sauce. Register online or call with deep-pan pizza: pillowy, long- jargon when working with yeast and discover 612.668.3100. fermented, open-textured crust topped how to prevent common pitfalls to ensure with your choice of savory cheeses, nuts your baked goods are tasty and ready to $35 / 1 Thu / Oct 8 / 5:45 pm-9:00 pm and caramelized vegetables. Easy to make, share. Register online or call 612.668.4828. memorable to eat. Register online or call 612.668.1515. $39 / 2 Mon / Oct 5-Oct 12 / 6:00 pm-8:00 pm $29 / 1 Mon / Nov 9 / 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Find us on Facebook! facebook.com/MplsCommEd
12 | mplscommunityed.com | Fall 2020 | Registration Starts Sep 3 Dumplings to Die For Grilling The dumplings you will create will put ones Turn up the heat on your grill skills as you you buy at store in the shade! Tackle making gain confidence to play with food outdoors. terrifically tasty pot stickers, translucent Learn what to look for in simple, reliable rice- and tapioca-starch shrimp dumplings, grills and instant-read thermometers; momo-shaped water dumplings and try the cuts of meat that can make or break pork, chicken and tofu fillings. your grilling, make marinades and rubs. Hobbies
Practice direct and indirect grilling outside & Skills $29 / 1 Tue / Oct 6 / 7:00 pm-9:00 pm the classroom. Register online or call Register online or call 612.668.3100 612.668.1515.
$29 / 1 Mon / Nov 16 / 7:00 pm-9:00 pm $35 / 1 Mon / Sep 28 / 5:00 pm-7:00 pm Register online or call 612.668.1515 Hearth Breads Easy Ethiopian/Eritrean Discover techniques needed to make hearth Cooking Class breads that suit your taste. Learn which Ethiopian food is light, healthy and flavorful, flours, seeds, spices and other ingredients to ranging from a little spicy to very mild and choose and where to locally purchase them from meaty to vegetarian. Discover new and all about yeast, bacteria, fermenting, Pizza: Detroit-Style Deep cooking techniques, exotic spices and shaping and baking. Register online or call Pan ways to easily pair them with your daily 612.668.3100. Detroit-style pizza is the cheesiest. Not only ingredients like beans, lentils and vegetables is the top slathered in cheese; the deep, and meat sautéed with flavored butter, $35 / 1 Tue / Sep 29 / 5:45 pm-9:00 pm plushy crust is full of it and the pizza's edge ghee and healthy oils. Register online or call is lined with a broiled (frico) crust. Learn how 612.668.3100. Kombucha to make this marvelous pizza, including the What is a SCOBY? How can you make your best flour, cheeses, pans and toppings for $25 / 4 Mon / Oct 5 / 6:00 pm-8:00 pm own Japanese fermented tea? Kombucha this best of all autumn-winter pizzas. Register $25 / 4 Mon / Nov 2 / 6:00 pm-8:00 pm is a great beverage for gut health. Through online or call 612.668.3100. discussion and handouts, learn the basics of Fearless Electric Pressure getting started through final fermentation. $35 / 1 Thu / Oct 1 / 5:45 pm-9:00 pm Cooking Register online or call 612.668.3330. Tackle terrifically tasty pot stickers, Pizza: Neopolitan Style translucent rice– and tapioca–starch shrimp $29 / 1 Wed / Nov 4 / 6:00 pm-9:00 pm Make memorable pizzas with crispy crust, dumplings, momo-shaped water dumplings minimal, intense toppings and the simplest with pork, chicken and tofu fillings. Matcha: A Traditional of equipment. Includes pre-recorded and Japanese Tea Experience live, interactive elements. Register online or $29 / 1 Mon / Nov 16 / 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Learn how to prepare Matcha; a Japanese call 612.668.3100. Register online or call 612.668.1515 delicious and revitalizing green tea. Discuss its history, tasting profile, preparation and $35 / 1 Mon / Oct 19 / 5:45 pm-8:45 pm Focaccia purchasing. Material cost includes a kit of Loaded with savory flavor and a chewy, light 2oz packages of all sampled teas. Register Tea & Immune System crumb, focaccia supports toppings from online or call 612.668.2740. Health the simplest (rosemary, coarse salt, grated Learn how to supplement your immune parmesan) to the hearty (Italian sausage $19 + $25 material fee system with different types of teas and tea and caramelized onions; ham and Gruyere). 1 Sat / Oct 24 / 11:00 am-12:30 pm blends. Enjoy a cup of a variety of infusions Combine these ingredients into delectable and explore health benefits. Material cost dishes all will enjoy. Register online or call Pie Making includes a kit of 2oz packages of all sampled 612.668.1306. Make a simple, flaky, butter crust that teas. Register online or call 612.668.2740. complements a variety of fillings including $29 / 1 Wed / Nov 4 / 7:00 pm-9:00 pm pecan pie, honey chess pie and apple $19 + $25 material fee buttermilk pie. Register online or call 1 Sat / Sept 26 / 11:00 am-12:30 pm 612.668.4828. Traditional Teas From Around $35 / 2 Mon / Nov 16-Nov 23 / 6:00 pm-8:00 pm the World Explore a variety of traditional teas from around the world as we discuss their history, tasting profile, preparation and purchasing. All classes are online unless Material cost includes a kit of 2oz packages of all sampled teas. Register online or call otherwise noted. Register now 612.668.2740. and make sure you get into your favorite class. $19 + $25 material fee 1 Sat / Nov 14 / 11:00 am-12:30 pm
Registration Starts Sep 3 | Fall 2020 | mplscommunityed.com | 13 Life Skills for Dogs Teach your dog useful behaviors for living in your home while learning to use proven dog- and family-friendly positive reinforcement-based methods. Instructor will need to see your dog’s current vaccination records, including Rabies, Bordetella and DHLP vaccination certificates on the first night of class. The entire family is welcome, children must
& Skills be accompanied by an adult. One dog Hobbies per adult.
Life Skills for Dogs 6 Months + Teach your dog sit, down, loose leash walk, come, sit for greeting, drop it, leave Hobbies & Leisure it, and a couple of fun and useful tricks. $55 / No class Nov 3 / 6 Tue / Astronomy for City Dwellers Bicycle Touring in Northern Sep 29-Nov 10 / 6:00 pm-7:00 pm Discover medieval Viking navigation secrets, Minnesota Register online or call 612.668.4828 amazing exo-planets and your true sun Gear up and join Tom Neiman, former sign. Listen to sky legends and make our Southwest Community Education Specialist $55 / / No class Nov 3 / 6 Tue / Star Wheels. Learn about upcoming events, who initiated the famous Southwest Sep 29-Nov 10 / 7:15 pm-8:15 pm buying a family telescope and astronomy "Midnight-to-Dawn" Metro Bike Tour, as Register online or call 612.668.4828 vacations. Teens welcome. Children 7+ he highlights his most recent northern welcome to register with adult. Register Minnesota tour. Learn about both supported $65 / No class Oct 14 / 7 Wed / online or call 612.668.3100 and self-supported touring, preparation, Sep 30-Nov 18 / 7:30 pm-8:30 pm supplies/equipment and what issues to Register online or call 612.668.3330 $39 / 4 Tue / Sep 29-Oct 20 / 7:00 pm-8:45 pm anticipate for your next trek. Register online or call 612.668.3100. $55 / ONLINE CLASS / Astronomy: Night Sky 6 Wed / Oct 14-Nov 18 / 6:30 pm-7:30 pm Astronomy Tour for City $19 / 1 Mon / Oct 12 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Register online or call 612.668.1515 Dwellers Gain lifetime familiarity with the bright Ethical, Safe and constellations of the autumn night sky. After Successful Hunting in reading star stories aloud waiting while for Minnesota dark, enjoy a guided tour of the familiar Learning how to hunt can be challenging but constellations with provided Star Wheels, rewarding. Leave with an understanding of red flashlights and green laser pointer. You the basics to effectively start hunting small and will learn how to make our own Star Wheel big game in Minnesota with a focus on safety, at home, too. Teens welcome. Children 7+ rules and effectiveness. Topics include where welcome to register with adult. Register and how to hunt, field dressing and handling online or call 612.668.3100. of wild game and weapons and ammunition (no weapons or ammunition on site). All are $19 / 1 Thu / Oct 8 / 7:30 pm-9:00 pm welcome regardless of experience. Register online or call 612.668.4326 Glacier National Park Travel Astronomy: Teaching Kids Have you been thinking of going hiking at Home $19 / 1 Tue / Oct 6 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm or backpacking at "The Crown of the Learn to teach astronomy to kids in the Continent?" Join Tom Neiman, former comfort of your home and yard. Create Southwest Community Education Specialist, a birthday/holiday orbit, track the sun's who has led bi-annual Glacier trips for movement, safely observe the sun and forty years, to learn about this exceptional make a colorful plot of day length through national park. Topics include park history the year. See a moon phase demonstration and facts, features and geology; lodging, and share fun, daytime astronomy activities. camping and backcountry timing and Register online or call 612.668.3100. schedule challenges; major trails and hiking options as well as health and safety issues. $35 / 4 Mon / Sep 28-Oct 19 / 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Register online or call 612.668.3100
$55 / No class Nov 2 6 Mon / Oct 19-Nov 30 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
14 | mplscommunityed.com | Fall 2020 | Registration Starts Sep 3 If Your Walls Could Talk: How to Research Your House History Languages Peel back secrets for tracking down all Chinese 1: Mandarin aspects of your home's history from the Explore Chinese culture and learn the basics architects and builders, past residents and of the language such as greetings, days of period photographs. During the second the week, useful phrases, pronunciation Hobbies class you can bring your home research and intonation. Register online or call & Skills findings and any stumbling blocks you 612.668.3100. encountered to share with the class. Register online or call 612.668.1100. $65 / 8 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 16 / 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
$35 / 2 Mon / Nov 9-Nov 16 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Chinese 2: Mandarin Build up vocabulary and speaking skills. The Forgotten Sport of Discover key grammatical concepts and Equestrian Ice Racing sentence structures. Expand your knowledge What to do with your race horse in the Garden of Chinese culture. Register online or call long winter months? For more than three 612.668.3100. decades, winter circuit racing schedules Composting: Backyard existed in the Twin Cities between 1888 Composting $65 / No class Nov 3 and 1929. Learn about this unique piece of Learn how to compost in your yard, 8 Tue / Sep 29-Nov 24 / 6:00 pm-7:30 pm Minnesota’s halcyon horsey heyday. Register including compost bin types, what to online or call 612.668.2740. compost and how to maintain the compost Italian 1 pile. Register online or call 612.668.4828 Learn Italian pronunciation and concentrate $19 / 1 Tue / Nov 17 / 6:00 pm-8:00 pm on speaking skills. Get an introduction to $5 / 1 Tue / Oct 12 / 6:30 pm-7:30 pm verbs, verb tenses, sentence formation and vocabulary. Become familiar with common Fall Lawn and Garden Care phrases useful for travel. Register online or The timing of when you do certain tasks is call 612.668.1100. important to assure a healthier and happier lawn and garden for the following growing $35 / 5 Tue / Sep 29-Oct 27 / 6:30 pm-7:30 pm season. Learn what you can do in the fall to help your lawn and garden be even Italian 2 better next year. Register online or call Build upon the vocabulary and sentence 612.668.1922. structure skills. Prerequisite: Italian 1 or prior experience. Register online or call $19 / 1 Wed / Oct 7 / 6:00 pm-7:30 pm 612.668.1100.
Gardening for Pollinators and $35 / 5 Tue / Sep 29-Oct 27 / 8:00 pm-9:00 pm Wildlife There are many insects and animals that Japanese 1 we can share our outdoor spaces with in a Learn the basics of conversational Japanese, welcoming, sustainable way. Learn tips and including greetings, numbers and practical Home & tricks to see that sharing your landscape conversational skills useful when traveling to with a variety of insects and wildlife can be a Japan. Register online or call 612.668.3330. wonderful and exciting adventure. Register Garden online or call 612.668.1922. $65 / 7 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 9 / 6:00 pm-7:30 pm Home $19 / 1 Wed / Oct 14 / 6:00 pm-7:30 pm Japanese 2 Explore simple sentences, conjugating Planning your Kitchen Microgreens: Raise Your Own verbs and counting and discussing Remodel Food in Only a Few Days Japanese culture. Prerequisite: Japanese 1 Looking for ideas on improving your Learn how to raise micro-greens from the or prior experience. Register online or call kitchen? We will talk about the advantages equipment, seeds, planting and watering to 612.668.3330. and disadvantages of open concept and the harvest. Leave with the knowledge to how to make selections on cabinetry, layout, grow your own delicious greens. Register $55 / 7 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 9 / 7:45 pm-9:00 pm countertops and the task of putting it all online or call 612.668.1922. together. Get new ideas to bring beauty to your home for years to come. Register online $19 / 1 Mon / Nov 16 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm or call 612.668.3100. Follow us on Twitter! @mplscommunityed $25 / 1 Thu / Nov 5 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Registration Starts Sep 3 | Fall 2020 | mplscommunityed.com | 15 Sign Language 1: ASL Spanish 1.5: Refresher Spanish Cultural Gain basic exposure to the American Sign Practice your Spanish vocabulary, speaking Conversations Language vocabulary, numbers, alphabet and pronunciation and receive detailed Esta clase esta dirigida a todos los and ASL syntax, basic phrases as well as instruction on Spanish 1 grammatical estudiantes que ya hablan español con deaf culture. A variety of teaching methods concepts. Prerequisite: Spanish 1 or fluidez y se sienten cómodos usando are used in both ASL 1 classes. Learn prior experience. Register online or call Subjuntivo y quieren practicarlo o mejorarlo. conversational ASL, work with partners, and 612.668.4828. Se discutirán diversos temas diferentes e learn grammar within ASL. Register online or interesantes relevantes a la Cultura Latina. La call 612.668.3330. $65 / ONLINE CLASS / No class & Nov 3 clase es completamente en español. 7 Tue / Sep 29-Nov 17 / 7:30 pm-8:50 pm $69 / No class Oct 14 $65 / No clase Oct 13, Nov 3
& Skills 7 Wed / Sep 30-Nov 18 / 6:00 pm-7:30 pm Spanish 2 7 Tue / Sep 29-Nov 24 / 6:30 pm-8:00 pm Hobbies Continue to grow your Spanish speaking Register online or call 612.668.2740 Sign Language 2: ASL and writing skills. Build your confidence Learn practical application and gain new in vocabulary and grammar along with Spanish Films and vocabulary. Continue to develop your learning the preterite and irregular verbs. Conversation understanding of deaf culture and of Prerequisite: ability to conjugate regular ar/ In this fun conversation class for advanced grammatical structures through receptive er/ir verbs, ser and estar. speakers, watch classic and contemporary and expressive language activities. movies from different Spanish-speaking Prerequisite: ASL 1 or prior experience. $65 / 8 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 16 / 7:40 pm-9:10 pm countries at home (mostly on Netflix) and Register online or call 612.668.3330. Register online or call 612.668.3100 discuss them in class. Every week, we will talk about the plots and the cultural context. $69 / 7 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 9 / 6:00 pm-7:30 pm $65 / No class Oct 14 The instructor will align this discussion 7 Wed / Sep 30-Nov 18 / 6:30 pm-8:00 pm with a review of grammar, vocabulary and Spanish 1 Register online or call 612.668.2740 idiomatic expressions. Register online or call Learn beginning conversational Spanish 612.668.3450. skills by speaking, reading, writing and $55 / No class Oct 14 listening. This class includes learning to 7 Wed / Sep 30-Nov 18 / 7:30 pm-8:45 pm $65 / 8 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 16 / 6:00 pm-7:30 pm conjugate regular ar/er/ir verbs and the verb Register online or call 612.668.3330 “to be” (ser and estar) in the present tense. Spanish Through Current Spanish 3 Events $45 / No class Oct 14 / 4 Mon & Wed / Learn the difference between preterite and Students will discuss topics from articles Sep 28-Oct 21 / 5:00 pm-6:00 pm imperfect tenses with past and future verb from current newspapers and magazines, Register online or call 612.668.3450 conjugations, direct and indirect objects, or questions generated by students. Each and refine your skills through listening, week, students will be expected to read two $65 / 8 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 16 / 5:50 pm-7:20 pm speaking, reading and writing. Prerequisite: or three assigned articles and come ready Register online or call 612.668.3100 Spanish 2 or prior experience. to take part in discussions of those topics and related issues. Prerequisite: Upper- $55 / 8 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 16 / 6:15 pm-7:30 pm $65 / 7 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 9 / 5:30 pm-7:00 pm intermediate to advanced level of Spanish. Register online or call 612.668.3450 Register online or call 612.668.2740 Register online or call 612.668.3450.
$65 / 7 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 9 / 7:30 pm-9:00 pm $55 / 7 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 9 / 6:00 pm-7:15 pm $45 / No class Nov 3 Register online or call 612.668.2740 Register online or call 612.668.3330 7 Tue / Sep 29-Nov 17 / 11:00 am-12:00 pm
$65 / ONLINE CLASS / No class Nov 3 $65 / 8 Thu / Oct 1-Nov 19 / 5:50 pm-7:20 pm Spanish Workshop: Por/ 7 Tue / Sep 29-Nov 17 / 6:00 pm-7:20 pm Register online or call 612.668.3100 Para Prepositions Register online or call 612.668.4828 Get up close and personal with Por and Para Spanish 4 prepositions in this three-week workshop. $55/ No class Oct 14 Read literature and newspapers in Spanish Explore their differences and uses and never 7 Wed / Sep 30-Nov 18 / 6:00 pm-7:15 pm and hold conversations to enhance your mix them up again. Register online or call Register online or call 612.668.3330 fluency. Prerequisite: Spanish 3 or prior 612.668.2740. experience. $79 / 8 Wed / Sep 30-Nov 18 / 6:15 pm-8:15 pm $39 / 3 Thu / Oct 22-Nov 5 / 6:30 pm-8:00 pm Register online or call 612.668.1922 $55 / 7 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 9 / 7:30 pm-8:45 pm Register online or call 612.668.3330 Spanish Workshop: Ser $55 / No class Oct 14 and Estar 7 Wed / Sep 30-Nov 18 / 6:15 pm-7:30 pm $65 / 8 Thu / Oct 1-Nov 19 / 7:40 pm-9:10 pm Explore the differences and uses of ser and Register online or call 612.668.3450 Register online or call 612.668.3100 estar in this three-week workshop so you can use them like a professional. Register online or call 612.668.2740. All classes are online unless otherwise noted. Register now and make sure you get into your favorite class. $39 / 3 Thu / Dec 3-Dec 17 / 6:30 pm-8:00 pm
16 | mplscommunityed.com | Fall 2020 | Registration Starts Sep 3 Art & Entertainment
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Drawing 1 Interior Design Arts & Crafts Draw what you see from direct observation Transform plain living spaces into beautiful such as still life, landscape and portraiture. and functional rooms. Gain the know-how Calligraphy: Chinese Access some of the internal images and to design a room, floor to ceiling, with the Calligraphy is the highest form of Chinese modes of expression through drawing which understanding of color theory, industry art and a fulfilling meditative practice that are unique to you. Line, shape, value, form, trends, special arrangements, floor plans, leaves you with beautiful writing. Appreciate composition and expressive mark-making design ideas and interior design basics. the beauty of Chinese culture as you learn a will be emphasized. Supply list provided Instructor-led course lasting six weeks. New few basic brush strokes of this calligraphy. with registration confirmation. Register class sessions begin each month starting Register online or call 612.668.3100. online or call 612.668.3330. September 16. Register online at ed2go. com/mplscommed. $55 + $10 material fee / No class Nov 3 $55 / No class Nov. 3 7 Tue / Sep 29-Nov 17 / 7:30 pm-9:00 pm 8 Tue / Sept. 29 - Nov. 24 / 7:00 pm-8:00 pm $115
Crochet Floral Design: How-to, Tips & Knitting 1 Learn basic crochet stitches and pattern Use of Color Learn basic knitting techniques while reading. Bring pictures, patterns, ideas Create your own professional floral creating a variety of projects. Learn to cast and your thinking caps for larger project arrangement to take with you. Learn how on, bind off, knit, purl, increase, decrease, goals. Supply list provided with registration to purchase, design and care for your fresh save dropped stitches, pick up stitches and confirmation. Register online or call flowers. A kit of supplies for the class will be read a pattern. Supply list provided with 612.668.3450. assembled for you to pick up in Minneapolis. registration confirmation. Register online or Register online or call 612.668.3330. call 612.668.4828. $45 / 5 Mon / Oct 12-Nov 9 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm $25 / 1 Wed / Sep 30 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm $65 / 4 Mon / Sep 28 - Nov 19 Crochet: Fabric Yarn Basket 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Learn how to crochet your own circular Floral Design: Harvest basket to take home. Basket size will Centerpiece $39 / 3 Wed / Sep 30-Oct 14 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm be approximately 11" x 9" - perfect for Brighten your senses by creating your own cube storage shelves. Supply list sent fresh floral centerpiece for this harvest Knitting: Dish Cloths after registration. Register online or call season. Learn how to purchase, design and Learn basic knitting skills and knit simple, 612.668.3330. care for your fresh flowers. A kit of supplies colorful dish cloths. Learn to cast on, knit for the class will be assembled for you to stitch, cast off and a basic crochet border. $29/ 1 Wed / Oct 7 / 6:00 pm-9:00 pm pick up in Minneapolis. Register online or Supply list provided with registration call 612.668.3330. confirmation. Register online or call 612.668.3100. $25 / 1 Mon / Nov 23 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Follow us on Instagram $29 / 3 Mon / Sep 28-Oct 12 / 8:00 pm-8:45 pm @MplsCommEd
Registration Starts Sep 3 | Fall 2020 | mplscommunityed.com | 17 Knitting: Hats Origami & 3D Paper Sculpture Sewing 1 Learn how to knit in the round with a simple Origami, the popular practice of folding Learn to use a sewing machine and complete hat pattern while decreasing stitches and paper, traditional to Japanese and Chinese a teacher-selected project. Practice threading weaving in ends. Little knitting experience cultures. Improve hand-eye coordination and adjusting stitches, discuss patterns, is needed but you should be able to knit & while enjoying this fun, relaxing craft of fabric selection and measure for size. Expect purl. Supply list provided with registration folding and sculpting paper into 3D art. to purchase a pattern, fabric and notions confirmation. Register online or call Register online or call 612.668.3100. by the second class. Register online or call 612.668.4828. 612.668.4326. $65+ $5 material fee / $39 / 3 Wed / Nov 4-Nov 18 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm 8 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 16 / 7:30 pm-9:00 pm $65 / 4 Tue / Sep 29-Oct 20 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Knitting: Pet Sweaters Painting: Watercolors Make a homemade sweater for your furry Explore watercolor fundamentals such as friend. Learn how to measure your pet for mixing colors, washes, wet-dry approaches a pattern, read patterns and charts, seam and texture with the help of instructor piece together, pick up stitches, work in the demonstrations and one-on-one coaching. round and finish. Supply list provided with Supply list provided with registration registration confirmation. Register online or confirmation. call 612.668.3100. $45 / 4 Mon / Sep 28-Oct 19 / 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
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Wreath Making $55 / 5 Wed / Sep 30-Oct 28 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Entertainment Create an evergreen wreath using summer’s Register online or call 612.668.1515 dried flowers and locally-grown botanical accents. Use your festive wreath to decorate $65 / 6 Wed / Sep 30-Nov 4 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm your home for the holidays and throughout Register online or call 612.668.1306 the entire winter season. Register online or call 612.668.2740. $65 / 6 Thu / Oct 1-Nov 5 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Dance Register online or call 612.668.1306 $19 / 1 Mon / Nov 30 / 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Ballet 1 Painting: Watercolor 2 Enjoy elegant fitness at its best, learning Modern Weaving: Wall Learn advanced watercolor techniques using classical ballet techniques while developing Hanging different materials, including Yupo paper core strength, flexibility and balance. Create a beautiful woven wall hanging with watercolor inks, collaging, masking Perform warm-ups and basic positions, using the art of modern weaving. Explore methods, color mixes and abstraction. and work on center combinations. Receive techniques, fibers and using a frame loom. Instructor will demonstrate techniques individual corrections for alignment Material fee includes a loom kit and tools for and will help you explore your own way of and positioning. Register online or call you to keep. Instructions for supply pickup using this flexible medium. Culminate with 612.668.3100. will be shared in registration confirmation. a final painting worthy of framing. Supply Register online or call 612.668.1515. list provided with registration confirmation. $59 / 8 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 16 / 7:45 pm-9:00 pm Register online or call 612.668.3330. $35 + $45 material fee / ONLINE CLASS Ballet 2 1 Tue & Thu / Nov 17-Nov 19 / 6:15 pm-8:15 pm $39 / 3 Wed / Nov 4-Nov 18 / 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Continue to improve your classical ballet techniques and further develop your core Natural Dye: Color from Painting: Pastels strength, flexibility and balance. Register Food Scraps Pastels feel like drawing but look like a online or call 612.668.3100. Explore colors and natural dyes from painting. Explore this attractive, popular organics like avocado peels and onion medium, the direct application of colorful $59 / No class Nov 3 skins. Waste is only waste if you call it waste. pastel sticks on paper. Learn about 8 Tue / Sep 29-Nov 24 / 7:45 pm-9:00 pm Learn basic techniques of dyeing fabric color, a variety of techniques, planning using natural dye sources, color extracts and composition. Register online or call Ballet for Everyone: Beginning and mordants. Register online or call 612.668.3330. and Beyond 612.668.2740. Enjoy elegant fitness at its best learning $45 / 4 Mon / Oct 26-Nov 16 / 7:00 pm-9:00 pm classical ballet techniques while developing $19 / 1 Sat / Oct 3 / 10:00 am-12:00 pm core strength, flexibility and balance. Perform warm-ups and basic positions, and work on center combinations. Receive individual corrections for alignment and positioning. Register online or call Find us on Facebook! 612.668.1306. facebook.com/MplsCommEd $49 / ONLINE CLASS 8 Wed / Sep 30-Nov 18 / 6:00 pm-7:00 pm
18 | mplscommunityed.com | Fall 2020 | Registration Starts Sep 3 Belly Dance 1 Improve your coordination, musicality and poise while learning the basic steps and finger symbol patterns of belly dance.
$49 / Lake Harriet Upper 7 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 9 / 7:30 pm-8:30 pm Register online or call 612.668.3330
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Dance Jam
Do you want to get active and have fun doing Entertainment it? This class is open to all levels and is all about moving and dancing to the music. Each session Arts & Arts will begin with a full-body warm-up based in modern and jazz techniques, and follow routines set to an upbeat playlist. Register online or call Improv 1 612.668.2740. Music & Should I take an improv class? Yes and… you will learn the basics of improvisational $45 / Jefferson / No class Nov 3 theatre including how to think on your feet, 6 Tue / Oct 6-Nov 24 / 6:00 pm-7:00 pm speak confidently in public, work effectively Performance in a team and how to let go and have fun. Jazz Dance 1 Acting 1 Register online or call 612.668.3330. Learn to Fosse to Louie Armstrong's "All Immerse yourself in the art and technique that Jazz", Lindy to Scott Joplin's "You Can't of acting, emphasizing the basics: script $45 / 7 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 9 / 6:30 pm-7:30 pm Stop the Beat" and try your hand (and feet) and character analysis, vocal and physical at jazz choreography to popular American techniques, and the importance of Intro to Improv Comedy Broadway hits, including Hamilton, Chicago connecting with acting partners. Perform Take a little break from the craziness of and The Greatest Showman. Register online partnered scenes from Neil Simon’s Barefoot the world and come play. Research shows or call 612.668.1306. in the Park as you seek to apply these basics that improvisational training helps us to rehearsing and performing. Register access spontaneity and build confidence. $49 / 8 Wed / Sep 30-Nov 18 / 7:15 pm-8:15 pm online or call 612.668.3330. This one-time course is a quick-hit to give you some barebones basics, to shake off Tap Dance 1 $45 / 4 Mon / Oct 5-Oct 26 / 6:00 pm-8:00 pm your fears and bring joy to your life. No Learn basic steps and tap routines experience necessary. Register online or call suitable for beginners and those with little Guitar 1 612.668.2740. experience. Tap shoes preferred. Register Let’s start at the very beginning. Learn online or call 612.668.1100. chords, scales and basic guitar technique $19 / 1 Thu / Oct 22 / 6:00 pm-7:30 pm so you can start playing your favorite songs. $39 / 6 Sat / Oct 3-Nov 7 / 10:00 am-11:00 am Bring an acoustic or electric guitar and a Theatre in the Twin Cities pick. Minneapolis-St. Paul boasts one of the most thriving theatre scenes in the United States. $45 / 8 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 16 / 7:00 pm-7:45 pm This lively illustrated discussion explores Register online or call 612.668.3100 the story of local theatre from amateur productions performed by soldiers at Fort $45 / 6 Wed / Oct 7-Nov 11 / 6:30 pm-7:30 pm Snelling to the building of the Guthrie Register online or call 612.668.1306 Theater and the rich, diverse theatre community of the present day. Register Guitar 2 online or call 612.668.3450. Play with more finesse, learning alternate- thumb picking, further strumming $19 / 1 Mon / Oct 12 / 6:00 pm-9:00 pm techniques, scales and basic blues. Bring an acoustic or electric guitar. Prerequisite: Ukulele 1 Guitar experience. With just three simple cords you can learn to accompany hundreds of songs and create $45 / 8 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 16 / 8:00 pm-8:45 pm endless entertainment for you and your Register online or call 612.668.3100 friends. Bring your ukulele. Register online or call 612.668.4326. $45 / 6 Wed / Oct 7-Nov 11 / 7:35 pm-8:35 pm Register online or call 612.668.1306 $35 / ONLINE CLASS / No class Nov 3 5 Tue / Sep 29-Oct 27 / 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
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Photography: Fall Colors Photography: Lightroom Photography Capturing fall colors at the Lake Harriet Classic and CC Unleashing the Band shell and bird sanctuary. Learn how to Power of Lightroom search out and capture nature's color. Some Learn advanced post processing features Bilingual Photography/ walking involved. Bring camera gear and of Adobes Lightroom CC Classic. Fotografía Bilingüe: DSLR 1 wear good walking shoes. Register online or Develop workflow and color and content Improve the composition and quality of your call 612.668.3100. management processing for your photo photographs as you learn the fundamentals collection. This class is demonstration of DSLR photography, including ASA/ISO, $35 / Lake Harriet Bandshell only but students are encouraged to work f-stops, speed settings and accessories. 1 Sat / Sep 26 / 12:00 pm-4:00 pm along if they have the application installed. Bring a DSLR camera with interchangeable Register online or call 612.668.3100. lenses. This class will be taught in English Photography: Lightroom Basic and Spanish. Register online or call CC/ Classic Photo Editing $49 / 4 Mon / Oct 26-Nov 16 / 7:00 pm-9:00 pm 612.668.2740. Learn basic set up and operation of Adobe's Lightroom photo processing Photography: Shooting at the Mejore la composición y la calidad de application. Determine if Adobe creative Best Locations in Minneapolis sus fotografías a medida que aprende los Cloud subscription service is the answer Discover the best locations to shoot fundamentos de la fotografía DSLR, incluidos for your photo needs. The class is great pictures. Learn tips and tricks for ASA / ISO, f-stops, ajustes de velocidad y demonstration only. Students can work each site, and get hands-on experience accesorios. Trae una cámara réflex digital along if they have the application installed outdoors on location. Register online or call con lentes intercambiables. Esta clase se but it is not required. Register online or call 612.668.3100. impartir en inglés y español. Registrase en 612.668.3100. linea o llame a 612.668.2740. $49 / 4 Thu / Oct 1-Oct 22 / 7:00 pm-9:00 pm $49 / ONLINE CLASS $39 / 4 Thu / Oct 22-Nov 12 / 6:00 pm-7:30 pm 4 Mon / Sep 28-Oct 19 / 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
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Mat Pilates 1
Improve your flexibility, strength, control Health & Exercise & Fitness Fitness and endurance. Pilates puts emphasis on Alexander Technique Hip Hop Cardio alignment, breathing, developing a strong Explore this educational discipline that will help Learn energetic, upbeat and easy-to-follow core and improving coordination and balance. you coordinate your whole self efficiently in all routines that can be modified for all ability activities: walking, climbing stairs, driving, biking, levels. Register online or call 612.668.1100 $49 / 8 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 16 / 6:00 pm-7:00 pm athletics, playing an instrument, gardening or Register online or call 612.668.3450 working at the computer. Enjoy finding balance $49 / 7 Sat / Oct 3-Nov 14 / 11:15 am-12:15 pm and improving alignment in stillness and in $49 / No class Nov 3 action. Register online or call 612.668.1100. Kickboxing 7 Tue / Sep 29-Nov 17 / 6:00 pm-7:00 pm This kickboxing class incorporates kicking, Register online or call 612.668.3450 $35 / 6 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 2 / 7:00 pm-8:00 pm punching, strength and cardio for a dynamic, challenging experience. You’ll keep your $49 / No class Oct 14 Bodyshaping/Bodybuilding body guessing, burning calories and 7 Wed / Sep 30-Nov 18 / 7:30 pm-8:30 pm Enjoy a high-energy workout with fun and shredding fat, while using your personal Register online or call 612.668.3330 lively music. Bodyshaping is a system of power in every style of kick and punch you strength training and flexibility exercises that throw. Register online or call 612.668.3330. $49 / No class Dec 23 combines the best elements of free weights 7 Wed / Dec 2-Jan 20 / 7:30 pm-8:30 pm and yoga. Please bring your own exercise/ $59 / No class Nov 3 Register online or call 612.668.3450 yoga mat and hand weights. Register online 8 Tue / Sept. 29 - Nov. 24 / 5:30 pm-6:20 pm or call 612.668.1100. Mat Pilates 2 Advance in your Pilates discipline by $59 / 7 Sat / Oct 3-Nov 14 / 8:45 am-10:00 am Safety Disclaimer: practicing new movements to increase your strength, control and stamina. Get $59 / No class Nov 3 There is an inherent risk of accident to know more challenging positions that 7 Tue / Oct 6-Nov 24 / 6:15 pm-7:30 pm and injury in any activity. It is the involve multiple points of focus and control. responsibility of the participant to Prerequisite: Pilates 1 or previous experience. Cardio Kickboxing be aware that there are assumed This high-energy group fitness class risks in participation. Minneapolis $59 / No class Nov 3 combines martial arts techniques with fast- Public Schools (SSD #1) assumes no 7 Tue / Sep 29-Nov 17 / 7:15 pm-8:30 pm paced cardio that challenges beginners and responsibility for injuries received Register online or call 612.668.3450 elite athletes alike. Build stamina, improve during activities. Any changes in coordination and flexibility and burn calories participants’ activity level should be $49 / No class Oct 14 as you build lean muscle with this fun and done under the approval and direction 7 Wed / Sep 30-Nov 18 / 6:15 pm-7:15 pm challenging workout. Register online or call of their physician or health care Register online or call 612.668.3330 612.668.3330. provider. $49 / No class Dec 23 $59 / No class Nov 25 7 Wed / Dec 2-Jan 20 / 6:15 pm-7:15 pm 8 Thu / Oct. 1 - Nov. 19 / 5:00 pm-6:00 pm Register online or call 612.668.3330
Registration Starts Sep 3 | Fall 2020 | mplscommunityed.com | 21 Rock, Soul & Rhythm Dance Fitness This high-energy dance fitness class offers a cardio and muscle-toning workout set to classic recordings and new remixes of soul, funk, R&B, hip-hop and rock favorites. The moves are hot, easy to follow and guaranteed to make you sweat. Register online or call 612.668.4828.
$69 / 11 Mon / Sep 28-Dec 7 / 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
Total Body Strength Similar to boot camp and CrossFit workouts, this class will build strength in all major muscle groups using full-body functional Mat Pilates Yoga Power Sculpt exercises and drills. You will use various Use Pilates principles to raise your heart weight equipment, including bands, rate and work out at an intermediate level. kettlebells and body weight, stressing The class will use small stability balls and core involvement and proper form in resistance Thera-Bands. Prerequisite: Pilates every exercise. Register online or call Health, and yoga experience. Register online or call 612.668.3330. 612.668.3450. $65 / ONLINE CLASS $59 / 8 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 16 / 7:15 pm-8:30 pm 9 Tue / Sept. 29 - Nov. 24 / 5:00 pm-6:00 pm Wellness &
XaBeat Dance Fitness Muslim Women's Fitness XaBeat is a dance fitness program that uses Safety Join us for a great workout using a upbeat Top-40 music and easy-to-follow combination of stretching, strength-building dance moves to create a party atmosphere Fitness Self Massage for Stress Health & and movement that will help you improve in every class. Register online or call Reduction your fitness level. This is a women’s only 612.668.2740. Learn how to personally relieve the pain and class. Workout attire that is comfortable for tension in your shoulders and arms using you in your tradition is welcomed. $39 / 6 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 2 / 7:00 pm-8:00 pm simple techniques that encourage relaxation, calm the mind and accelerate healing. Jimicsi Dhaqameedka Zumba: Exercise to Latin Your own touch has the power to comfort, Dumarka Muslimiinta Ah Music re-balance and release stress on physical, Ma dooneysaa inaad bilowdo barnaamij Maximize fat burning and total-body toning emotional and spiritual levels. Register jirdhis ah oo si gooni ah adiga lagug through the interval and resistance training. online or call 612.668.1922. diyaariyay? Nagula soo biir jimicsi isugu jira The dance workout combines moves from iskala bixin, awood dhis iyo dhaq dhaqaaq salsa, cumbia and merengue. Register online $25 / 1 Mon / Nov 9 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm kor u qaadaya firfircoonidaada. Wa xiisad or call 612.668.3450. loogu tala galay dumarka oo keli ah dhar Shoulder Massage for Couples jimicsi, asturan, dhaqankaaga ah oo ad ku $49 / 8 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 16 / 6:30 pm-7:30 pm Learn basic partner massage techniques that qanacsan tahay waa so dhoweyneynaa. help promote health and wellness. Learn Register online or call 612.668.1100 how to relieve your partner’s shoulder and neck pain, tension headaches, tight jaws, $49 / No class Nov 3 carpal tunnel syndrome and tension due to 7 Tue / Sep 29-Nov 17 / 7:45 pm-8:45 pm computer use. Must register with a partner. Price is per person. Register online or call Nia 612.668.1922. Flexibility, agility, mobility, strength and stability are all important to vibrant longevity. $45 / 2 Mon / Oct 26-Nov 2 / 6:15 pm-8:45 pm Grab a friend and come experience the 52 Moves of the Nia Technique in an upbeat setting, moving to music. Enjoy low- impact brain training while stretching and strengthening your body. Register online or Tag @mplscommed in your call 612.668.3330. Instagram post or #mplscommed along with your workout buddy! $49 / 7 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 9 / 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
$49 / No class Oct 14 7 Wed / Sep 30-Nov 18 / 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
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Yoga & Mind-Body Practices Minne-soh-Tai Chi Reiki 2 Tai Chi Chuan 1 Try out this easy and fun form of Tai In this second level attunement class, learn Explore this non-martial, gentle exercise Chi that borrows from Yang and Sun second-level symbols and understand how that reduces stress, strengthens the body style movements and incorporates a to use the symbols in distance healing on and restores internal and external balance. Minnesota touch. Bring your own hot dish another person. This online course has been There are many physical and psychological (metaphorically speaking). Includes Qigong modified from the Reiki Master Teacher's benefits to be gained from the practice of Tai (breathing) exercises. Register online or call curriculum. Prerequisite: Reiki 1. Register Chi. Learn the "form" which is a continuous 612.668.1590. online or call 612.668.1306. sequence of postures practiced in a slow, gentle manner. $29 / 3 Wed / Oct 14-Oct 28 / 6:30 pm-7:30 pm $35 / ONLINE CLASS 2 Wed / Oct 21-Oct 28 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm $45 / 6 Wed / Sep 30-Nov 4 / 6:15 pm-7:15 pm Reiki 1 Register online or call 612.668.1515 Reiki is an ancient pranic or energy-based Stress Busters healing system that is taught in three or Stress affects our entire body, including $49 / 7 Thu / Oct 1-Nov 12 / 6:00 pm-7:00 pm four basic levels. Receive the first level the immune system, emotions and spirit. Register online or call 612.668.1306 attunement, learn the Reiki hand positions Dedicate yourself to stress-reducing and understand the flow of Reiki energy. techniques including movement, journaling, Tai Chi Chuan 2 This online course has been modified from coloring, breathwork and mindfulness. Learn more advanced postures practiced the Reiki Master Teacher's curriculum and Register online or call 612.668.1306. in a slow, gentle manner, while continuing is self-practiced, rather than in-person to gain an understanding of the underlying attunements. Register online or call $49 / ONLINE CLASS principles and concepts. Prerequisite: 612.668.1306. 8 Thu / Oct 1-Nov 19 / 6:00 pm-7:00 pm Tai Chi Chuan 1. Register online or call 612.668.1515. $35 / ONLINE CLASS 2 Wed / Oct 7-Oct 14 / 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Follow us on Twitter! $59 / 6 Wed / Sep 30-Nov 4 / 7:30 pm-8:45 pm @mplscommunityed
Registration Starts Sep 3 | Fall 2020 | mplscommunityed.com | 23 Yoga: Hatha Yoga: Prenatal This gentle class focuses on alignment, Prepare your body and mind for the birthing flexibility and strength, perfect for process. Maintain flexibility, vitality, strength individuals who are new to yoga, have of body and calmness of mind during and physical limitations or are interested in after pregnancy. Register online or call finding a deeper mind body connection. You 612.668.3450. will need to get on hands and knees and lay on the floor at times. $59 / No class Nov 3 7 Tue / Sep 29-Nov 17 / 6:00 pm-7:00 pm $49 / 6 Thu / Oct 1-Nov 5 / 7:30 pm-8:45 pm Register online or call 612.668.1515. Yoga: Restorative Release tension in your body with restorative Yoga for Stress Relief $59 / 7 Wed / Sep 30-Nov 11 / 6:00 pm-7:15 pm yoga, that allows you to stretch beyond your Breathe and stretch away your stress and Register online or call 612.668.4828 muscles and into your ligaments. Register relieve tension in this supportive and online or call 612.668.3100. grounding class. End class with a guided $69 / 8 Mon / Oct 5-Nov 23 / 6:00 pm-7:15 pm meditation to release your cares away. Register online or call 612.668.4828 $49 / 7 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 9 / 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
$49 / 7 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 9 / 7:15 pm-8:15 pm $59 / 8 Tue / Sep 29-Nov 24 / 5:30 pm-6:45 pm Yoga: Vinyasa Flow Register online or call 612.668.3330 Register online or call 612.668.3100. Experience vinyasa yoga, the practice of linking flowing postures with deliberate $49 / 7 Mon / Oct 12-Nov 23 / 6:00 pm-7:00 pm Yoga: Kundalini breath. Balance, full range of motion and Register online or call 612.668.2740 Kundalini yoga is one of the most ancient and flexibility are emphasized to break up powerful forms of yoga and is fun, energizing congestion in the body, restore energy and Yoga: Chakra and accessible to people of all fitness levels. maintain health. Explore the seven major psychic centers Classes include movement, breath work, that process energy through different mudras (hand positions), mantras (chant), and $49 / 7 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 9 / 6:00 pm-7:00 pm poses. Learn their purpose, what prevents meditation to support all aspects of the mind- Register online or call 612.668.3330 their energy flow and how to support their body-spirit connection. Register online or call healthy function. Register online or call 612.668.1306. $59 / 8 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 16 / 6:00 pm-7:15 pm Fitness
Health & 612.668.3100. Register online or call 612.668.3450 $49 / 8 Thu / Oct 1-Nov 19 / 7:15 pm-8:15 pm $49 / 7 Wed / Sep 30-Nov 11 / 6:15 pm-7:15 pm $49 / No class Nov 3 Yoga: Power Yoga 1 7 Tue / Sep 29-Nov 17 / 7:30 pm-8:30 pm Yoga: Gentle 1 Energize your body while gaining flexibility Register online or call 612.668.1100 Learn gentle yoga sequences that will and focusing on the benefits of yoga. This strengthen major muscle groups, increase fitness-based practice includes intensive $49 / No class Oct 14 respiratory function, release tension and muscle stretching and toning to improve 7 Wed / Sep 30-Nov 18 / 6:00 pm-7:00 pm relax your mind and body. Must be able balance, muscle tone and alignment. Register online or call 612.668.3450 to comfortably transition from standing to seated position. $49 / 7 Thu / Oct 1-Nov 12 / 6:00 pm-7:00 pm Yoga: Yin Yang Register online or call 612.668.3100 Practice the slow-paced Yin yoga with the $49 / 8 Mon / Sep 28-Nov 16 / 7:30 pm-8:30 pm traditional Yang yoga (Ashtanga and Hatha). Register online or call 612.668.3450 $49 / 7 Sat / Oct 3-Nov 14 / 10:00 am-11:00 am Half of the time is spent doing a vinyasa Register online or call 612.668.1100 and the other half is spent doing restorative $49 / 8 Mon / Oct 5-Nov 23 / 6:00 pm-6:55 pm yoga. Register online or call 612.668.3450. Register online or call 612.668.4828 Yoga: Power Yoga 2 This is a more intense class for experienced $49 / No class Oct 14 Yoga: Gentle 2 students who want a more in-depth 7 Wed / Sep 30-Nov 18 / 7:15 pm-8:15 pm Continue to develop your yoga practice. experience. Keep your body more limber, Prerequisite: Gentle Yoga 1 or other energetic and toned. Register online or call experience. Register online or call 612.668.3100. 612.668.4828 $59 / 8 Thu / Oct 1-Nov 19 / 7:15 pm-8:30 pm $49 / 8 Mon / Oct 5-Nov 23 / 7:05 pm-8:00 pm
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Youth & Family
Astronomy for City ACT Prep Dwellers - Ages 7+ This course is an excellent alternative for any student unable to attend in-school classes or Discover medieval Viking navigation secrets, for a student preferring to prepare for the ACT exam on their own, and study at their desired amazing exo-planets and your true sun sign. pace. The fee for this course is $60, and you may repeat the course at no charge until you We will listen to sky legends and make our graduate from high school. Star Wheels. Learn about upcoming events, buying a family telescope and astronomy Access to the Online ACT Preparatory Course will be available starting 7/22/2020, however, vacations. If possible, class includes city sky you may register anytime during the summer or fall with online access ending on December tour at Pershing Field Park (just south of 31, 2020. You will still be able to re-register free of charge after January 1, 2021 if you need the school) plus free bonus trip to beautiful extra time for additional preparation. Eagle Lake Observatory, near Norwood/ Young America. Price per person. Register The online course will allow students to log-in for the course and proceed at their own online or call 612.668.3100. pace. The course will be using Google Classroom to present the online course and it will be equivalent to the 12 hour In-School ACT Preparatory Course. $39 / No class Oct 13 Youth & Family 4 Tue / Sep 29-Oct 27 / 7:00 pm-8:45 pm Once students are enrolled, they are sent an access code for their class via email, as well as directions on how to begin the simple process of starting their class. Prior to class, students Cloth Diapering Basics will go to the classroom website and type in the code to join the class. Students have the Master cloth diapering and minimize the flexibility of working on classwork at their own pace around their own specific schedule. economic and environmental impacts of diapering. Learn the benefits of cloth, how to use different styles, troubleshoot potential issues and demystify wash routines. Register online or call 612.668.3450.
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Fearless Aging Adventures in Learning What will your life look like once you do not answer the call of the alarm clock? What Classes in this section are priced at the senior rate. can you do in advance to plan for a positive UCare discounts may be applied to these classes. transition into retirement? Having a sense of Adults of all ages are welcome to participate. purpose is an important key to satisfaction. Learn about the changes inherent in retiring Across Cultures: Western Book Bunch and explore a variety of ways to identify Painting in Ukraine Gather monthly for a new book that the what is significant to you in establishing a Western influences came into Ukraine group chooses. A live discussion will purpose-filled life in retirement. Register in several media. Tracing this history of take place online. Register online or call online or call 612.668.3100. painting shows how Ukranian artists skillfully 612.668.4051. communicate their cultural roots in Western $19 / 1 Thu / Oct 1 / 6:00 am-7:30 pm visual language. Join Carol Veldman Rudie Free / ONLINE CLASS of The Russian Museum of Art to gain 3 Wed / Oct 14-Dec 9 / 1:30 pm-3:00 pm Global Conversations insight into their current exhibit Western Learn more about vital foreign policy issues Painting in Ukraine. Register online or call Demystifying the Democratic facing our country through this monthly 612.668.3775. Process series, co-sponsored with Global MN. The Strong democracies need participation – it sessions feature guest speakers online. Free / 1 Fri / Oct 23 / 1:00 pm-2:00 pm is not a spectator sport. Voting is one way to Topics include: “US Russian Relations” participate in a democracy but citizens can in September. Register online or call Annual Medicare Update also affect government by advocating for 612.668.4828. Learn about the recent changes in Medicare programs that matter to them. Todd Otis, benefits and coverage, and how these former representative in the MN House and Free / 1 Wed / Sep 17 / 6:00 am-7:30 am changes affect you. We will cover the current Board Member at MN Citizens for importance of reviewing Medicare Part D Clean Elections, will empower you to work It's Just Stuff: Steps to coverage, how to use Medicare.gov to make for change by explaining how legislation Downsize Your Home health insurance comparisons, how Part D evolves and how to develop a relationship Are you trying to downsize but feeling works, the impact of the Affordable Care with your elected officials. Register online or overwhelmed? Make choices about your Act and the new 5-star plans. Learn about call 612.668.3767. stuff that align with your priorities and Extra Help, a program for people with lower values. Develop a personalized, step-by- incomes that may reduce prescription drug $5 / 1 Thu / Oct 1 / 6:00 pm-7:30 pm step plan for confidently completing your costs. Register online or call 612.668.4828. downsizing goals. Register online or call 612.668.3775.
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28 | mplscommunityed.com | Fall 2020 | Registration Starts Sep 3 Journalism in the Age SE Lunch Bunch Reconnect of “Fake News” Southeast Lunch Bunch is a wonderful How is the front page of the Star Tribune monthly gathering over lunch, a chance decided each day? How is startribune. to visit with others in the community and com updated every few minutes? How enjoy a guest presentation. Our December do reporters, editors and photographers gathering will include special music as do their jobs and find stories in our always. So grab your coffee/tea cup, lunch communities, including work covering at home if you like, and join us for the a pandemic? Go behind the headlines Southeast Lunch Hour Reconnect. Co- and learn how journalists work, the sponsored by Pratt Community Education ethical guidelines they follow and how and Southeast Seniors. Register online or to be a wise news consumer in an era of call 612.668.1100. increasing online disinformation. Journalists Janet Moore and Eric Roper present this Free / 1 Wed / Sep 16 / 12:00 pm-1:30 pm interactive presentation. Register online or Free / 1 Wed / Oct 21 / 12:00 pm-1:30 pm call 612.668.3775. Free / 1 Wed / Nov 18 / 12:00 pm-1:30 pm Free / 1 Wed / Dec 16 / 12:00 pm-1:30 pm Free / 1 Wed / Oct 7 / 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Travelogue: Biking the Life with Poetry Cotswolds Do you love studying poetry and poets? Managing Loneliness Designated as an Area of Outstanding Join this volunteer-run class and take and Fear Natural Beauty, the Cotswolds are located Life can be challenging. Everyone turns preparing a theme or presentation in the countryside of south central England. struggles with loneliness, isolation or for discussion. Register online or call The region is known for its small market uncertainly at some time in their lives. 612.668.1100. towns and villages with winding lanes and Tony Del Percio, Director of Bradshaw honey-colored stone cottages. Join Susan Grief Resource Center, will share healthy $9 / No class Nov 24 Brauer as she shares her biking journey ways to deal with painful thoughts and 3 Tue / Oct 6-Dec 1 / 10:00 am-11:00 am through some of the charming towns, farms give us tools to help us cope with these and markets of this enchanting English challenges. region. Register online or call 612.668.1100. Free / 1 Wed / Nov 4 / 10:00 am-11:00 am Matters of Life and Free / 1 Thu / Nov 5 / 10:00 am-11:00 am Death: Estate Planning Estate planning applies to everyone, at Travelogue: any age, even those of modest means. Philippines and Taiwan Navigating Alzheimer’s The countries of the Philippines and Taiwan Through real life stories you will Hear an attorney discuss how to plan for are a contrast of mega cities and rich gain both practical tools as well as your future to ensure your intentions will biodiversity. Learn about some of the most emotional support for you and your be carried out and that your assets will densely populated cities in the world and family members. Learn how to take be distributed according to your wishes. also their amazing beaches, historical sites, care of yourself by setting boundaries, Topics include wills, trusts, powers of museums and stunning national parks. adjusting to each loss and change, and attorney, health care directives, real Register online or call 612.668.3775. knowing how to let go. Marty Jones is estate deeds and the dreaded word, a retired chaplain who has worked in "probate." Free / 1 Wed / Sep 30 / 10:00 am-11:00 am memory care, lectured and presented to professional groups and has a passion Free / 1 Wed / Nov 11 / 10:00 am-11:00 am for working with people suffering Alzheimer's Disease. Register online or call 612.668.3775. Redesigning 35W@94: Free / 1 Wed / Oct 21 / 10:00 am-12:00 pm Improving Highways for the Future Minnesota Department of Transportation’s West Area Engineer will discuss the Adults 55+ 35W@94: Downtown to Crosstown Project and MnDOT's work throughout the state. Learn about how highways are designed and All classes are online unless what modern improvements are included in the 35W@94 project. Register online or call otherwise noted. Register now 612.668.3775. and make sure you get into Free / 1 Fri / Oct 2 / 12:30 pm-2:00 pm your favorite class.
Registration Starts Sep 3 | Fall 2020 | mplscommunityed.com | 29 Using Zoom to Connect with Others Learn the basics of Zoom, a popular internet video-conferencing program, to stay connected during this time of social distancing. By the end of class you will know how to set up a free Zoom account, join a meeting or Community Education class, and schedule a meeting with family and friends. When you register you will receive an email with simple directions to get started, and we will be ready to help you over the phone as you join the class. Co-sponsored by Southeast Seniors. Register for the date and time of your choice online or call 612.668.1100. $5 / 1 Wed / Sep 2 / 10:00 am-11:00 am Creative $5 / 1 Wed / Sep 2 / 2:00 pm-3:00 pm $5 / 1 Wed / Sep 23 / 12:00 pm-1:00 pm $5 / 1 Wed / Sep 30 / 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Activities Defensive Volunteer with The Intro to Drawing: Human Face Greater Twin Cities RSVP Proportions Program Learn the basic proportions and intricacies Driving Learn how RSVP, one of the largest volunteer of drawing the human face. This is a very networks in the nation for people 55 and useful component to any direction you Defensive Driving: 4-Hour older, can connect you with local volunteer go in your art. Register online or call Refresher Class opportunities that match your interests and 612.668.2478. Refresh your driving skills, understand skill sets. Our 50+ community partners allow current laws and gain tips on defensive us to offer choices, flexibility and customized $15 / 1 Wed / Oct 21 / 11:00 am-12:30 pm driving. After the initial eight-hour experiences for all. Service areas include course, you only need this four-hour literacy, food security, veteran support, well- Intro to Drawing: Human course every three years to renew the being for seniors, health, fitness and driver Figure and Simple Gestures 10% discount on your auto insurance. safety. Registration required online or call Developing skills in gesture and figure A discount certificate is given upon 612.668.4051. drawing opens up a wide range of creative completion. possibilities. Learn the basic proportions Free / 1 Fri / Oct 9 / 12:45 pm-1:45 pm of the human figure and methods to give $22 / ONLINE CLASS / 1 Wed / Oct 7 it character through small gesture studies. 4:30 pm-8:30 pm World War II Register online or call 612.668.2478. Register online or call 612.668.4828 Memories Honor Veterans Day and the 75th $15 / 1 Wed / Oct 28 / 11:00 am-12:30 pm $22 / 1 Sat / Nov 14 / 9:00 am-1:00 pm anniversary of the end of WWII with a tour of Register online or call 612.668.1100. the Kittleson WWII Collection at Minneapolis Central Library. The collection constitutes Defensive Driving: 8-Hour the largest collection of WWII material in the Initial Class Upper Midwest and includes approximately Review your driving skills, learn current 8,500 books, 900 posters and 3,500 laws and get tips on driving safely. pamphlets, as well as photographs, maps, UCare members may be eligible After completing the course, receive a personal scrapbooks and letters. Register certificate for a 10% discount on auto online or call 612.668.3775. for up to a $15 discount on most insurance. classes. You must have UCare Free / 1 Tue / Nov 10 / 10:00 am-11:30 am insurance and include your $26 UCare ID when registering. You 2 Wed / Oct 28-Nov 4 / 4:30 pm-8:30 pm must call in registration with Register online or call 612.668.4828. your UCare ID. Some restrictions may apply. Adults 55+ Adults For more details check out page 39. Follow us on Twitter! @mplscommunityed
30 | mplscommunityed.com | Fall 2020 | Registration Starts Sep 3 Tai Chi Armchair Improve flexibility and balance using Tai Chi. Learn a twelve-movement form to gain better control of your health and improve Travel your quality of life. Wear loose clothing and closed-toe shoes that grip the floor. Register Register online or call 612.668.1590. Must online or call 612.668.4051. pre-register $35 / 7 Thu / Oct 1-Nov 12 / 9:45 am-10:45 am Travelogue: Spain Tour historic Spain and its centuries of Tai Chi & Qigong 1 culture. Explore Madrid’s Royal Palace, Improve flexibility and balance using sun- Cordoba’s great cathedral and the Alhambra style Tai Chi and Qigong exercises. Learn a Palace and fortress in Granada. Finish in twelve-movement form to gain better control historic Barcelona, home of the massive of your health and improve your quality of Sagrada Familia cathedral designed by life. Register online or call 612.668.1100. Antoni Gaudi. $29 / 6 Fri / Oct 2-Nov 6 / 10:30 am-11:30 am 1 Tue / Sep 15 / 1:00 pm-2:30 pm Tai Chi & Qigong 2 Trips, Tours Travelogue: Sun to Sun Build upon what you have learned of A tribute to our mothers and grandmothers sun-style Tai Chi and Qigong exercises. and how hard they worked in the first half of Prerequisite: Tai Chi & Qigong 1. Register & Events the 20th century. online or call 612.668.1100. Enjoying Life Lunch Bunch 1 Tue / Oct 20 / 1:00 pm-2:30 pm Free / 6 Fri / Oct 2-Nov 6 / 9:00 am-10:15 am Join together virtually and re-connect with your lunch friends. Bring your lunch and Travelogue: Presidential Yoga: Chair Yoga discuss a topic or question for the day. Libraries Learn gentle adapted yoga sequences while Register online or call 612.668.3775. Presidential Libraries are “windows into seated to increase flexibility, coordination history” of the respective Presidents and the and strength. Wear comfortable clothes. Free / 1 Wed / Oct 7 / 11:00 am-12:30 pm era. The Libraries have included fascinating Register online or call 612.668.4051. exhibits - oval office replicas, Marine One Fall Tree Identification helicopters, presidential limousines, gifts by $49 / 11 Tue / Sep 29-Dec 8 / 12:15 pm-1:15 pm What can you learn from a leaf? During heads of state to the President and first lady this season of change, the world is awash gowns. Yoga: Gentle 1 with colors from the trees, but is a leaf Learn gentle yoga sequences to strengthen enough to identify a tree? Walk the park 1 Tue / Nov 17 / 1:00 pm-2:30 pm major muscle groups, increase respiratory with a naturalist to observe and learn about function, release tension and relax your this impressive color change while taking mind and body. Must be able to comfortably a closer look at tree leaves and using a Fitness transition from standing to seated position. dichotomous key to identify the different Wear comfortable clothes and bring your species you find. Held at Carl W. Kroening Fun & Fitness 55+ own mat. Interpretive Center, 4900 N Mississippi Dr. Enjoy fun, simple routines that combine Register online or call 612.668.3775. aerobic conditioning with strengthening $49 / 11 Tue / Sep 29-Dec 8 / 1:30 pm-2:30 pm and stretching exercises to increase your Register online or call 612.668.4051 Free / Carl Kroening Interpretive Center flexibility, range of motion and heart health. 1 Fri / Oct 23 / 10:00 am-11:30 am Register online or call 612.668.3100. $39 / No class Oct 12, Nov 2 7 Mon / Oct 5-Nov 23 / 12:00 pm-1:00 pm $55 / 8 Tue & Thu / Sep 29-Nov 19 / Register online or call 612.668.3775 Pre-recorded videos Safety Disclaimer: $39 / 7 Thu / Oct 8-Nov 19 / 12:00 pm-1:00 pm There is an inherent risk of accident and Social Dance for Active Adults Register online or call 612.668.3775 injury in any activity. It is the responsibility Adults 55+ Join in folk, line and other social dances of the participant to be aware that while practicing conscious breathing and $35 / No class Nov 3 gentle moving exercises that promote health 6 Tue / Oct 13-Nov 24 / 3:15 pm-4:15 pm there are assumed risks in participation. and longevity. These simple movements Register online or call 612.668.3775. Minneapolis Public Schools (SSD #1) aim to keep your mind and body alert assumes no responsibility for injuries and engaged. Register online or call received during activities. Any changes 612.668.4051. in participants’ activity level should be $45 / 8 Fri / Oct 2-Nov 20 / 12:30 pm-2:00 pm done under the approval and direction of their physician or health care provider.
Registration Starts Sep 3 | Fall 2020 | mplscommunityed.com | 31 Gratitude Circle Wellness Explore how the powerful forces of Senior Social & mindfulness and gratitude help focus awareness and improve happiness. Discuss Talks how to cultivate mindfulness as an inner Health Talks resource for well-being and leave with To register, call 612.668.3775. The event resources and tips for bringing this uplifting Back Pain - How Simple is co-sponsored by Longfellow Healthy practice into your daily life. Co-sponsored Exercises Can Help Seniors, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Learn why back issues are so common, the by Southeast Seniors. Register online or call Minneapolis Community Education. sources of pain and what you can do to help 612.668.1100. yourself alleviate pain and have a healthier Managing Loneliness and back. Instructor Mia Bremer will share Free / 1 Wed / Dec 9 / 1:30 pm-2:30 pm Fear her knowledge and expertise as an ACE Life can be challenging. Everyone Personal Trainer, Health Coach and Medical Hair, Nails and Skin Health struggles with loneliness, isoloation or Exercise Specialist. Register online or call Learn about the factors that affect your uncertainly at some time in their lives. 612.668.2219. hair, nails and skin. Make changes to boost Tony Del Percio, Director of Bradshaw your natural health and well-being. Register Grief Resource Centerwill share healthy $5 / 1 Tue / Oct 13 / 10:00 am-11:15 am online or call 612.668.2478. ways to deal with painful thoughts and emotions and give you tools to help you Being Mortal Free / 1 Tue / Nov 17 / 11:00 am-12:00 pm cope with these challenges in new ways. What are your stressors? Are you handling them as well as you could? Managing our Less Stuff, Lower Stress! 1 Tue / Sep 15 / 10:30 am-11:30 am stress is critical for the healthy life we all want Is the thought of downsizing overwhelming? to lead. This class will encourage you to not Learn how to determine what to keep or Frauds, Schemes and just identify the stress factors in your life, but toss, coordinate a move and even help loved Telephone Scams also discover effective ways of dealing with ones make those decisions. Co-sponsored Diane Krerz, Assistant Hennepin County them. Register online or call 612.668.3100. by Southeast Seniors. Register online or call Attorney, will help you identify scams 612.668.1100. such as IRS impersonators, “granny” $19 / 1 Thu / Oct 22 / 6:00 pm-7:30 pm scams, sweepstakes fraud and other Free / 1 Wed / Nov 11 / 1:30 pm-2:30 pm common frauds to avoid being taken. Easy Exercises for Better Balance MN Medicare Market for 1 Tue / Nov 17 / 10:30 am-11:30 am Is your balance not as good as it used to 2021 and Beyond be? Nurses from University of Minnesota's Whether you are already on Medicare School of Nursing will discuss possible age- or will be enrolling soon, join us to learn related changes in balance and leg strength, about the basics of Medicare, the different Shingle Creek and demonstrate a few easy exercises that types of supplemental plans and how to can improve them. Register online or call choose which plan is right for you. Bring 612.668.2478. your questions. Co-sponsored by Southeast Commons Seniors. Register online or call 612.668.1100 Free / 1 Tue / Oct 20 / 11:00 am-12:00 pm Programs Free / 1 Wed / Sep 9 / 1:30 pm-2:30 pm To register, call 612.668.3775. Flexibility: Improve Movement and Mobility Stress Management for Self-Massage to Flexibility helps us move. Compensating for the 50+ Crowd Enhance Your Well-Being lack of flexibility can cause pain and injury. What are your stressors? Are you handling Learn tips about how massage therapists Fitness specialist Mia Bremer explains how them as well as you could? Managing our manipulate the soft tissues of your body. flexibility affects your everyday life and provides stress is critical for the healthy life we all want Treat yourself to some self massage. simple stretches to incorporate into your daily to lead. This class will encourage you to not routine. Register online or call 612.668.3775. just identify the stress factors in your life, but Free / 1 Wed / Oct 14 / 11:00 am-12:00 pm also discover effective ways of dealing with $5 / 1 Tue / Nov 10 / 10:00 am-11:15 am them. Register online or call 612.668.3100. Mindfulness for a Calmer Life Food for Stress $19 / 1 Thu / Oct 8 / 6:00 pm-7:30 pm We are constantly distracted by Reduction and Energy information and unlimited choices and Stress and anxiety affects our eating habits. commitments, which can lead to stress Understand the links between sugar, chronic and emotional imbalance. With a few disease and inflammation.. Leave with a All classes are online unless simple mindful practices, we can gain Adults 55+ Adults plan for shopping creatively and boosting otherwise noted. Register now greater emotional calm and dissolve your energy levels and reducing stress. stress in the body, allowing us to live in Sponsored by Southeast Seniors. Register and make sure you get into the present. online or call 612.668.1100. your favorite class. Free / 1 Wed / Nov 11 / 10:30 am-11:30 am Free / 1 Wed / Oct 14 / 1:30 pm-2:30 pm
32 | mplscommunityed.com | Fall 2020 | Registration Starts Sep 3 Access Services (For Adults with Developmental Disabilities) ......
What is Access Services? Access Services seeks to build community and friendships by providing opportunities to learn new skills and to explore areas of participants’ interests. Our customized classes are designed for adults (18 and up) with developmental disabilities who are interested in community-driven learning and enrichment opportunities.
How do I sign up? To sign up and find out about these and other Community Education Programs:
Contact our Access Citywide Coordinator, Laura Campbell, at 612.668.2478 or [email protected]. For an online listing of the classes, go to mplscommunityed.com and click on the Access button.
Participation Guidelines Accommodations & Accessibility 1. Preregistration is required for all classes. Please indicate on your registration form or when you call any 2. Classes and activities will be held unless you are notified accommodations needed to effectively participate in the class that they are full or canceled. Weather Notifications: for which you wish to register. Examples of accommodations Access Services may be closed due to inclement include, but are not limited to: weather. Call your coordinator or check the MPS • Sign language interpreter website at mpls.k12.mn.us if you have questions about • Accessible classroom location closings. • Alternate format registration materials 3. Transportation to and from the class or activity is the responsibility of the participant or care provider. • Alternate format class materials 4. Participants requiring assistance for physical and/or • Dietary restrictions behavioral issues must be accompanied by a caregiver. (Refreshments are served in some classes) Group homes and families must identify these individual’s needs. Please register at least two weeks in advance of a class, to allow for arrangement of accommodations. 5. Participants should report directly to the classroom instructors no more than 15 minutes before the listed class time and should be picked up promptly when Note to Support Coordinator Providers event is scheduled to end. Please notify Metro Mobility of Many of the programs that Access Services offers can be paid the beginning and ending times of classes or activities. through the DD Waiver. As you are planning for services and supports, you may want to consider this funding option. Often, 6. Access Services activities are sponsored by the the use of funds needs to be paired with a goal within the Minneapolis Public Schools. Smoking or drinking is not person’s individual plan. Participants must pay for their classes. Access Services allowed. Access Services does not bill county agencies. Receipts will be issued so participant can apply for financial reimbursement based on waiver stipulations.
Registration Starts Sep 3 | Fall 2020 | mplscommunityed.com | 33 Computers & Technology
Zoom 101 Have you heard about Zoom, but don’t know what it is or how it works? Connect with friends and family on the internet and take online classes. Learn all about using the online platform Zoom with easy step-by-step instructions and assistance.
$5 / ONLINE CLASS 1 Mon / Sep 14 / 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
$5 / ONLINE CLASS Arts & Crafts 1 Mon / Sep 21 / 6:30 pm-7:30 pm Fun Friday Broadcast with Access Each Friday we will post a new video on Hobby & Youtube for you to enjoy. You will find ideas for creative projects, jokes, stories Leisure and special guests. Sing-a-long, Stuff and Free / ONLINE CLASS / Nonsense 11 Fri / Oct 2-Nov 20 Miss singing with your friends? Don’t want to worry about having to commute to be Holiday Collage Cards with a group? Have a great time singing Make holiday cards that are unlike any your favorite oldies and new songs other. We will have handmade paper in these online sessions with Josette. scraps and other interesting materials Remember: Breath is Life, Singing is Joy. for collage. You can make special cards that can also be framed art. You $19 / ONLINE CLASS will receive a kit with all the necessary 6 Thu / Oct 1-Nov 5 / 7:00 pm-8:00 pm supplies. Register online or call 612.668.2478. Stories with Josette Come along with our master storyteller, $5 / ONLINE CLASS Josette, as we explore favorite stories. 1 Fri / Dec 4 / 6:00 pm-7:30 pm Not only will she bring these stories to life by acting them out, but she will Letter String Art get you involved in the process. Let’s Join us for this interactive string art sprinkle our favorite stories with new class. You will create your own string Register online or call life and go on new adventures. Register letter art piece on wood to take home. Laura Campbell at online or call 612.668.2478. You will receive a kit with all the necessary supplies. Register online or 612.668.2478 $19 call 612.668.2478. 6 Mon / Nov 9-Dec 14 / 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
$5 / ONLINE CLASS 1 Thu / Nov 12 / 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Paint Your Own T-Shirt Painting your own t-shirt is a great way to have some fun and make a custom All Access Services Classes will be held online new masterpiece you can wear. T-shirts are provided. Supply List will be mailed or emailed before the start of class. TTY Users: to reach your registration sites, please call Register online or call 612.668.2478. Minnesota Relay at 1.800.627.3529. $10 / ONLINE CLASS 1 Thu / Nov 19 / 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
34 | mplscommunityed.com | Fall 2020 | Registration Starts Sep 3 Access Services Access Energize your mind. Activate your body.
Spark your spirit. Build community.
Community Education instructors engage participants in unique enrichment opportunities through positive relationships and new skills. We are looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to share their expertise with young people or adults. Adult and youth instructor positions are available during a variety of afterschool and evening hours. Have more questions? Please contact us at 612.668.3939 or email [email protected] Apply Today Youth: youth.mpls.k12.mn.us Adult: adult.mpls.k12.mn.us/teaching
Engaging youth and adults in community-driven learning and enrichment opportunities.
Registration Starts Sep 3 | Fall 2020 | mplscommunityed.com | 35 Contact information
Andersen | 1098 Andersen Ln, 55407 | 612.668.4215 | [email protected]
Anwatin | 256 Upton Ave. S., 55405 | 612.668.2478 | [email protected]
Aquatics | Dowling, Northeast, Olson, Southwest | 612.668.3095 | [email protected]
Center for Adult Learning | 2015 E Lake St., 55047 | [email protected]
Dowling | 3900 W. River Pkwy., 55406
Davis Center | 1250 West Broadway Ave., 55411 | 612.668.3939 | [email protected]
Edison | 700 22nd Ave. NE, 55418 | 612.668.1306 | [email protected]
Green Central | 3416 4th Ave S, 55408 | 612.668.3733 | [email protected]
Hale | 5330 13th Ave S, 55417 | 612.668.3775 | [email protected]
Henry | 4320 Newton Ave. N., 55412 | 612.668.1922 | [email protected]
Jefferson | 1200 W. 26th St., 55405 | 612.668.2740 | [email protected]
Justice Page | 1 W. 49th St., 55419 | 612.668.4051 | [email protected]
Lake Harriet | 4912 Vincent Ave. S., 55410 | 612.668.3330 | [email protected]
Lucy Laney | 3333 Penn Ave. N., 55412 | 612.668.2219 | [email protected]
Northeast | 2955 Hayes St. NE, 55418 | 612.668.1515 | [email protected]
Pratt | 66 Malcolm Ave. SE, 55414 | 612.668.1100 | [email protected]
Roosevelt | 4029 28th Ave. S., 55406 | 612.668.4828 | [email protected] |
South | 3131 19th Ave. S., 55407 | 612.668.4326 | [email protected]
Southwest | 3414 W. 47th St., 55410 | 612.668.3100 | [email protected]
Waite Park | 1800 34th Ave. NE, 55418 | 612.668.1590 | [email protected]
Washburn | 201 W. 49th St. | 612.668.3450 | [email protected]
Wellstone | 3328 Elliot Ave. S., 55407 | 612.668.4076 | [email protected]
Whittier | 315 W. 26th St., 55404 | 612.668.4181 | [email protected]
36 | mplscommunityed.com | Fall 2020 | Registration Starts Sep 3 Ways to Register...
Online Phone
Go to mplscommunityed.com. We accept Please leave a message at the phone American Express, Discover, Mastercard, number listed with the class and you will Visa and checking account numbers. receive a call back. You also can leave a Online registration begins September 3. message at 612.668.3939 or one of the phone numbers listed below.
Discounts
To receive a discount on a class, call the site offering the class. If you are 62 or older, receive Social Security Assistance, Unemployment Compensation, or MFIP, you can receive a 25% discount on many classes. Discounts are not given on material fees and are not applicable to Access and ed2go classes or on recreation trips and tours.
UCare discounts:
UCare members may be eligible for up to a $15 discount on most classes. You must have UCare insurance and include your UCare ID when registering. You must call in registration with your UCare ID. Some restrictions may apply.
UCare Medicare members are eligible for three $15 discounts per calendar year. UCare Individual & Family plan members are eligible for three $15 discounts per calendar year. Minnesota Health Care Program members with UCare are eligible for an unlimited number of $15 per class discounts.
Refunds Refunds (minus a $5 processing fee) are given if you call and cancel at least three business days before a class. Full refunds are given if we cancel a class.
Registration Starts Sep 3 | Fall 2020 | mplscommunityed.com | 37 Minneapolis Community Education Davis Center, 1250 West Broadway Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55411
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