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Triple Threat Workout 4 Tackle three different 3 techniques to elevate your exercise experience. Russian Gems: PAGE 45 The Faberge Tour Explore a Faberge exhibit to discover the history and value of these fine works. 5 PAGE 58

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2 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment www.mplscommunityed.com Life & Learning

Whether you want to brush up on existing knowledge or delve into new territory, we can help you expand your awareness of everything from finances to documentary films and so much more. American Indian History & Culture Through Videos View and discuss such topics as Indian boarding schools, civil rights, culture, music and dance, legends, code talkers in American wars, the Indian Health Service, Leonard Peltier, and Ancient Americans. Student input will determine the topics covered. Southwest 7 Mondays Jan 30-Mar 20 6:30-8:30 pm $52

American Indian History & Culture Examine stereotypes, cultural areas, linguistic areas, ways of life, traditional and modern government, Academic Enrichment pre-Columbian cultures and civilizations, and more. Receive an NEW | African American NEW | African American overview of history since 1492, and Art History: The First Art History: The Art of discuss the Columbian Exchange, Professional Artists Protest Yesterday, Today famous Native people, arts, dance Examine the journey and art of & Tomorrow and music. several black individuals born into Artists have the unique privilege of South 7 Tuesdays the circumstances of 18th- and creating visual response to events Jan 31-Mar 14 6:30-8:30 pm 19th-century America who became and circumstances that sometimes $52 professional visual artists in spite have no counterpart in spoken of societal barriers. Artists include language. They can create the cultural Art Collections Joshua Johnson, Robert Scott vocabulary to interpret acts that cause of the Twin Cities Duncanson, Mary Edmonia Lewis unspeakable pain. Examine the art

Life & Learning Life Explore some of the key pieces of and more. across various historical periods, art and architecture you can see in Henry 1 Wednesday and look at movements like Afro- the public art collections of the Twin Feb 8 6:30-8:30 pm Futurism. Cities. This class will help you become $18 Henry 1 Wednesday more knowledgeable about the many Feb 15 6:30-8:30 pm great cultural resources available for $18 your appreciation and enjoyment. Which Class Level Pratt 1 Tuesday Should I Take? NEW | African American Mar 14 6:30-8:30 pm $18 Community Education classes are Art History: Contemporary organized by levels, 1 through 5. Art—Who is Hot Now? If you are new to a subject or it There is a myriad of interesting has been a number of years since work being created in contemporary you last studied, start with a class art. Join us as we take a look at the followed by “1.” If you’ve taken art and careers of 20 artists getting a Community Education class recognition today. recently, proceed to the next level. 1 Wednesday Classes do not follow a standard Henry Feb 22 6:30-8:30 pm curriculum, so a Level 2 class at $18 one site may differ from Level 2 at another. If you have questions, please call the class site directly Enjoy studying artists? Become (See page 69 for list of sites). one yourself with our arts and crafts classes on pages 30–36.

4 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com NEW | Gidinawenidimin Writing: Creative Writing (We Are All Related): Pablo Picasso once said, “Every child The Seven Generations is an artist. The problem is how & The Seven Grandfather to remain an artist once he grows Teachings up.” Engage your inner child writer. Listen to a presentation of the Come and enjoy writing time! Here, traditional teachings of the you’ll explore creative writing in a Anishinaabeg as a means of supportive and positive environment. developing interconnectedness The instructor will have a wide variety and interdependence. The seven of writing prompts to encourage grandfather teachings, the sacred students to write. Exercises are meant law of the Anishinaabeg, show us to be fun and playful to encourage how to lead “Minobimaadiziwin” you to explore and to write! This is a a life without contradiction or creative class to inspire and support conflict, a life of peace and balance. one another as writers — it will not Writing: Memoir Learn the historical context for the 7 be critique-based. All ages welcome! & Narrative Writing Generations in Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) Waite Park 4 Saturdays Writing about your own life can be culture and the connection to the Mar 4-Mar 25 10 am-noon rewarding — and there are many Anishinaabemowin language. $34 forms your material can take: memoir, short story, online blog, performance Pratt 1 Wednesday monologue and more. In this all-levels Mar 1 7-8:30 pm Writing: Developing a $18 class, find the heart of a personal Creative Writing Habit story, decide what needs to be told, Develop your writing habit in this work with specificity and detail, and fun, creative writing class. Explore Life & Learning Shakespeare 101 develop your unique voice. On the your creativity through a variety of Experience a crash course in last day, take a field trip to Story Club writing prompts. Be inspired to write Shakespeare as we cover two plays: Minneapolis and have the option of in a supportive creative environment. “King Lear” and “Henry V.” There performing your work. will also be some discussion of Take steps to becoming the writer you Shakespearean poetry as well as a want to be. Open to creative writers Jefferson 6 Thursdays on all levels. Bring paper, a pen and a Feb 9-Mar 23 6:30-8:30 pm little history on Elizabethan England No class Feb 23 $28 to help students better understand laptop, if you have one. the times in which Shakespeare lived. Northeast 6 Mondays Class fee includes a copy of each play. Feb 13-Mar 20 6:30-8:30 pm Writing: Write It! $46 Whatever’s in your head, just Write Pratt 6 Tuesdays It! Organize your memories, craft Jan 31-Mar 7 6:30-8:30 pm a short story or start a blog. Gather $58 NEW | Writing: Intuitive Writing with others to exercise your writing Studies show that the most effective abilities in four stimulating sessions. Wonderland Park way to connect with our deeper self Henry 4 Mondays on Lake Street is through writing by hand. More Feb 27-Mar 20 6:30-8:30 pm In 1905, Wonderland Park offered the than journaling but less than therapy, $34 public the chance to do everything intuitive writing is an accessible from ride one of the world’s finest process that you can learn and then carousels to witness amazing, Writing Workshop: practice on your own. Explore a death-defying acts. The park also Creative Fiction different theme each week, learning featured prematurely born infants Discover the productive habits of a how the brain works and exercising on display in electric incubators. writer. Learn the magic of revision, it through guided writings. Leave this presentation with a deeper improve your writing with dynamic understanding of America’s love Henry 6 Wednesdays grammar and practice helpful editing affair with electricity, the amazing Feb 8-Mar 15 6:30-8:30 pm techniques. Share your work with the $46 attractions it generated and why it class and participate in a peer review. was all happening on Lake Street. Bring a piece of writing that you want Once you’ve penned your to polish. South 1 Thursday next novel, turn it into an actual Southwest 4 Wednesdays Mar 9 6:30-8:30 pm book with our bookbinding $18 Feb 15-Mar 8 7-9 pm class on page 30. $34 mplscommunityed.com Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment WINTER 2017 5 Writing: Creating Picture Books for Children Discover how to plot your story, create vivid settings, find a unique point of view and write vibrant dialogue that will help you develop a dynamic picture book. Leave class with a rough draft. Bring a notebook and your favorite picture book. Southwest 5 Mondays Jan 30-Mar 6 7-9 pm $40

Writing: E-Books— How to Write & Publish Share your unique voice and style with the world. Select your topic and genre before learning about formatting, book covers, illustrations, venues for selling, creating a marketing plan and where to go for support. Work won’t be critiqued in class. Business & Consumer Southwest 7 Mondays Jan 30-Mar 20 6-7:30 pm NEW | 90 Minutes with an Finance: Money for Two $46 Estate Planning Attorney Practice financial communication Discuss your estate planning skills with your partner. Acquire tools questions in an open forum — from to build a better financial relationship, Writing: Using birth to death, marriage to divorce, discover financial resources, create Humor in a Story children to step-children, rich to an action plan and explore how you Humor in a story balances out pain, poor, probate to non-probate, self- prioritize financial decisions. breaks the tension, reveals the employed to unemployed, and more. Southwest 2 Mondays narrator’s vulnerability and unites the A financial advisor will be available to Jan 30-Feb 13 7-9 pm

Life & Learning Life audience in an emotional connection. answer your financial questions. $21 Analyze different types and sources of humor, and take part in writing Lake Harriet 1 Wednesday Mar 22 6:30-8 pm Finance: Talking Money exercises that will help you “find the $18 funny” in your story and yourself. With Your Honey— Jefferson 4 Wednesdays Conversations Every Mar 1-Mar 22 6:30-8:30 pm Caring for the Caregiver Couple Needs to Have $28 Understand who is a caregiver and Discover the five most important the impact of caregiving. Learn about conversations needed to maintain There are no classes resources for the caregiver, including financial harmony in a relationship. services that help provide care and Monday, February 20. Roosevelt 1 Tuesday services that support caregiver Mar 14 6:30-8 pm needs. Resources highlighted include $18 caregiver consultation, respite/adult day programs, support groups and education. Caregivers will be directed Finance: Smart to the Senior LinkAge Line® for Money Decisions Learn how to set priorities in your information and assistance. spending plan, why your credit report Waite Park 1 Tuesday matters, how to save for short and long Feb 21 6:30-7:30 pm term, and how to whittle away debt. Free Southwest 2 Mondays Feb 27-Mar 13 7-9 pm Find us on Facebook! $21 facebook.com/MplsCommEd

6 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com Financial Planning Health Care for Seniors How To Own & Operate for the Rest of Us What are the government programs A Bed & Breakfast Join this discussion on how you can for senior health care? What are Learn from an experienced live within your means. Learn to plan parts A, B, C and D and how do they professional about the pros and cons for retirement, send kids to college work? When do I sign up? How does of bed and breakfasts, the lifestyle and set a budget on a middle-class the Affordable Health Care Act affect around them and the business side of lifestyle. coverage? How are medications running your own. Hale 1 Thursday covered? Bring your questions, and South 1 Thursday Mar 9 6-7 pm answers will be provided. Mar 16 6-8 pm $5 Henry 1 Monday $18 Feb 27 6-7:30 pm Finding & Buying Free Income Taxes & Retirement a Franchise Retirement is a time of transition from Tap into the knowledge of an How to Become a one stage to another. Learn about tax diversification, taxation of capital experienced franchise owner to find Community Education out if starting a franchise business gains and Social Security, health care is right for you. Hear the 10 steps of Teacher subsidies, and the financial impact of Learn how you can get paid to share finding and buying a franchise, how the first death in retirement. your passion with others when you to tell when it’s the right time to buy, teach with Community Education. Roosevelt 1 Monday what financing is available, what This class is free, but registration is Feb 13 6-7:30 pm to expect as an owner, and how to $18 required. avoid the common mistakes aspiring business owners make. Southwest 1 Thursday Southwest 1 Thursday Feb 23 7-8 pm Mar 2 6-7:30 pm Lake Harriet 1 Wednesday Free $18 Life & Learning Feb 8 7-8:30 pm $18 Henry 1 Wednesday Interviewing Mar 22 7-8 pm Free with Confidence Fresh Start: Debt Reduction Working isn’t just about getting a & Money Management job, it’s about getting the right job. Give your finances a fresh start. Join How to Keep the Learn how to create an effective our group and gain greater knowledge Cabin in the Family resume, avoid common job interview Division of an estate can lead to bitter of how to reduce overwhelming debt, pitfalls and transition from job to battles between siblings and impact avoid money mistakes and get your career. Effectively represent your past relationships forever. Learn how to money working harder no matter experience for future success. keep your cabin, farm or business in your income. the family without a family conflict. Lucy Laney 3 Tuesdays Jefferson 1 Tuesday Feb 21-Mar 7 6:30-8 pm 1 Monday Mar 7 6:30-8:30 pm Lake Harriet $24 Feb 6 6:30-8 pm $18 $18

Health Care Directives Complete and execute a health care directive during class. Learn why you should plan ahead for making health care decisions you may be unable to make when the time comes. Roosevelt 1 Monday Mar 6 6:30-8 pm Free

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Find us on Twitter! twitter.com/mplscommunityed mplscommunityed.com Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment WINTER 2017 7 Medicare Part D: Open Enrollment & Extra Help Open enrollment, held from Oct. 15– Dec. 7, gives you a chance to review your Medicare prescription drug plan in case you want to change to Part D, which is the most cost-effective. Join us for a presentation on Medicare Part D, the new five-star plans, and a program for people with lower incomes that may reduce prescription drug costs. Receive a copy of the Health Care Choices booklet. Waite Park 1 Tuesday Jan 24 6:30-7:30 pm Free The Art of the Interview Medicare ABCs & D Bring your resume and learn how Get prepared to make Medicare to talk about your work history and decisions when you turn 65. Learn Protecting Your Family interests so tricky questions don’t trip about premiums, co-insurance and & Your Assets—Long you up mid-interview. Find out what’s deductibles, when and how to enroll, Term Care Insurance Do you fear outliving your assets? effective for you and listen to how supplemental insurance policies, and Explore issues relating to longevity, others answer the same questions. Medicare Part D. Pratt class is held caregivers, retirement and more in Learn how to draft responses, what at Prospect Park United Methodist order to determine whether long- to look for in job postings and what Church, 22 SE Orlin Ave. term care insurance is right for you. to highlight when speaking with Roosevelt 1 Monday interviewers. Feb 6 6:30-8:30 pm Waite Park 1 Tuesday Free Mar 21 6:30-8 pm Southwest 1 Thursday Free Feb 9 7-9 pm $18 Southwest 1 Thursday Feb 23 7-8:30 pm Savvy Social Free Security Planning The Art of the Resume After hearing for years that Social

Life & Learning Life Easily tailor your resume to specific Washburn 1 Monday Security is going broke, it may soon be job openings after you learn how to Feb 27 6:30-8:30 pm your turn to collect. Join us to find out determine what employers are looking Free about special considerations for those for and how to best highlight your Pratt 1 Wednesday born before 1954 and understand the work experience. Learn techniques Mar 22 10 am-noon 2015-16 legislative changes. for formatting, proofreading and Free polishing a resume. Roosevelt 1 Monday Jan 30 6-7:30 pm Southwest 1 Tuesday Register now and make sure $18 Feb 7 7-9 pm you get into your favorite $18 classes! We’re online at Southwest 1 Wednesday www.mplscommunityed.com. Feb 8 6-7:30 pm Your resume is now refreshed $18 and your interview skills are well-polished, but do you know what kind of job you’re seeking? If you’re craving a different career, we can help. Register for “A New Career: How to Discover Your Ideal Work,” found on page 13.

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8 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com Home Buying: Foreclosures, Short Sales & HUD Homes Discover the advantages and disadvantages of HUD homes, foreclosures and short sales. Learn about the different types of financing, down payment assistance, city funding and free grant money, and find out whether you qualify for first–time homebuyer money. Waite Park 1 Wednesday Feb 8 6:30-8 pm Condos in Minneapolis: $18 Real Estate First Home or Downsizing Listen to an experienced Realtor Investing in An Essential Guide to share information about the trends Rental Properties Buying A Home in the Minneapolis condo market, Learn the benefits of owning Your dream home is out there. You the different neighborhoods and residential rental property, just need to know how to get it. styles available, and what you including things to consider when Learn about government grants, should look for when purchasing purchasing your first property and first-time homebuyer programs, a condo. financial analysis to determine if the Life & Learning loan options and more. Understand Jefferson 1 Tuesday property is the right choice for you. how to maximize your money and Feb 7 6:30-8 pm Southwest 2 Mondays achieve the lifestyle you want as you $5 Jan 30-Feb 6 6:30-8:30 pm dive into purchasing a home. $21 Edison 1 Tuesday Duplex & Multi-Unit Mar 14 6:30-9 pm Housing Managing Rental $21 Learn how to complete a rental property worksheet, understand Properties Learn about many of the legal Pratt 1 Wednesday the tax benefits of owning real aspects a real estate investor must Feb 22 6:30-9 pm estate, and discuss the pros and cons $21 understand, and receive advice on of owning rental property. Receive a managing your property safely and copy of “Rich Dad, Poor Dad’s Guide Jefferson 1 Thursday profitably. Mar 2 6:30-9 pm to Real Estate Investing.” $21 Southwest 5 Mondays Lake Harriet 1 Wednesday Feb 13-Mar 20 6:30-8:30 pm Mar 1 6:30-8:30 pm $40 $18 CLCLT: An Affordable Continued on page 10 Home Ownership Option Learn about the City of Lakes Duplexes: Purchasing Community Land Trust (CLCLT) for a First-Time Home and permanently affordable home- or Investment ownership options in Minneapolis. If you’ve thought about owning a The CLCLT will provide a variety of duplex and having someone else training opportunities and other contribute to the mortgage, listen services to first-time homeowners to an experienced investor, landlord and can provide crucial support if and Realtor share strategies for you face unexpected home repairs analyzing, acquiring and managing or financial problems. rental property. The same material will be offered each date. Henry 1 Monday Feb 6 6:30-8 pm Jefferson 1 Tuesday Free Feb 21 6:30-8 pm $5 mplscommunityed.com Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment WINTER 2017 9 Real Estate Continued from page 9

Selling a Home for More Money Get answers to your questions about what a buyer wants in your home, how to prepare your home to be put on the market, whether or not you should use a Realtor to sell it, and much more. Also discover the No. 1 secret that could return thousands of dollars to you. Lake Harriet 1 Wednesday Feb 22 6:30-9 pm Strengthen Your $21 Will: Prepare Your Own Financial Foundation Receive everything you need to Have questions about budgeting and Roosevelt 1 Monday prepare a simple will. Come with the Mar 13 7-9 pm saving for the future? Interested in knowledge of who you want to receive $18 improving your credit score? Join us your belongings, serve as executor, to hear three financial experts address and be guardian of your minor savings strategies, debt management Smart Home Buying: children. Spouses need to register and credit maintenance. Receive separately and prepare separate wills. What Every Home practical worksheets to take home. Bring a blue pen. Sorry, no discounts. Buyer Needs to Know Register online or call 612.668.2219. Not intended for business owners. Learn what to look for when buying a home, and best times to buy, price Lucy Laney 1 Tuesday Roosevelt 1 Monday Feb 28 6-8 pm ranges and costs, financing, loan Feb 6 6:30-8:30 pm Free $41 qualifying, purchase agreements, tax advantages and how to evaluate Lucy Laney 1 Saturday Roosevelt 1 Wednesday house structures. Discover how Mar 4 10 am-noon Mar 22 6:30-8:30 pm to turn a hot market to your Free $41

Life & Learning Life advantage. Edison 1 Wednesday Lake Harriet 1 Wednesday NEW | Understanding Mar 15 6:30-8:30 pm Mar 1 6:30-9 pm Index Funds $41 $21 Index funds are a great option for investing. Learn what index funds are, Roosevelt 1 Wednesday how to invest in one, how to check for NEW | Women & Money Mar 22 7-9 pm We’re told it’s impolite to talk about fees, and how to decide on an investing $18 money, but “finance” and “budgeting” plan. don’t have to be scary words. Learn Pratt 1 Tuesday simple formulas to help manage your Mar 7 7-8:30 pm money and feel secure about where $18 you are and where you want to be. South 1 Tuesday Understanding Medicare: Feb 7 6:30-8:30 pm An Overview $18 Get prepared to make Medicare decisions when you turn 65. Learn about premiums, co–insurance and deductibles, when and how to enroll, supplemental insurance policies, and Medicare Part D. Waite Park 1 Tuesday Mar 21 6:30-8 pm Free

10 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com Digital Photo Editing, Sharing & Organizing Whether you sell online, organize photos for work or simply capture special moments for the next generation, take your photographs to the next level! Learn how to professionally crop, enhance, straighten, retouch, add text and organize your memories with a free, online digital editing program. Pre- requisite: Basic computer skills. Bring your laptop for an optimal learning experience. Waite Park 1 Saturday Feb 25 9 am-noon $24

iPhone/iPad Basics Learn how to access and manage apps, emails, phone contacts, photos and more. Bring your device and your Computers & Technology questions. South 2 Wednesdays Life & Learning Android App Computer Basics 101 Mar 8-Mar 15 6-9 pm Development Get introduced to the world of $34 Develop, install and take home your computers when you learn about own Android app. This is a fun, easy basic computer parts and functions, Southwest 1 Monday way to learn a valuable, in-demand creating a Word document, signing Feb 27 6-9 pm $24 technical skill. Students welcome, up for email, sending and receiving ages 12 and up! Computer keyboard photos, browsing the web, saving skills required, no programming favorite sites, the importance of Microsoft Access experience needed. Bring a PC laptop security, downloading, uploading, Database 1 if you have one, otherwise school and exploring social media. Bring Get basic knowledge of Microsoft computers are available. Please bring your laptop for an optimal learning Access 2010. Create queries and a flash drive. experience. forms. Washburn 6 Wednesdays Anwatin 5 Mondays Washburn 1 Tuesday Feb 8-Mar 15 6-8 pm Feb 6-Mar 13 6:30-8 pm Feb 21 6-9 pm $58 $40 $24

South 4 Thursdays Computer Programming: Feb 9-Mar 9 6-8 pm Microsoft Access C Language 1 $42 Database 2 Create your own programs in the Expand your knowledge of Microsoft C language. Learn the layout of the Southwest 3 Mondays Access 2010. Create advanced queries, program, how to read and write data Mar 6-Mar 20 6-8 pm create forms with subforms and $34 and how to design calculations. Bring grouping levels, and add search capability to forms. Import data into a PC laptop with a C compiler loaded. 4 Thursdays Waite Park an Access table and troubleshoot Email [email protected] with Feb 16-Mar 9 10 am-noon questions. $42 import errors. Southwest 6 Mondays Washburn 1 Tuesday Feb 28 6-9 pm Jan 30-Mar 13 6-8:30 pm Register now and make sure $70 $24 you get into your favorite Find us on Twitter! classes! We’re online at There are no classes twitter.com/mplscommunityed mplscommunityed.com. Monday, February 20. mplscommunityed.com Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment WINTER 2017 11 Social Media Marketing for Businesses, Organizations & Individuals Understand how both minor and major brands are successfully using Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and Google+, and learn how to create a strategic digital marketing plan that works for your business. A Wi-Fi-enabled laptop, notebook, folder and smart phone are recommended for the class. Roosevelt 1 Tuesday Mar 14 6-8:30 pm $21

Microsoft Excel 1 Microsoft Word 2 Learn how to use formulas, charts Further build on the skills you acquired Web Page Design: and basic functions of Excel for in Microsoft Word Introduction. HTML/CSS work, school or home. Pre-requisite: Learn to format longer documents, Create a layout in HTML and CSS with A beginning computer class or use headers/footers, format tables page headers, menus, text and pictures. equivalent. and charts, use mail merge and more. Learn how to link to other pages and websites by hand-coding HTML and Southwest 2 Wednesdays Jefferson 1 Thursday CSS. Computers are provided, but you Feb 22-Mar 1 6-8 pm Feb 23 6:30-8:30 pm are encouraged to bring your laptop. $26 $18 We recommend this class before WordPress 1 and 2 at South, which will Microsoft Excel 2 Online Selling: A-Z be offered in the spring. Pre-requisite: Go beyond the basics when you Examine the various aspects of online Thorough knowledge of computers tackle formulas and filtering, learn selling. Learn how to research a and the Internet. VLOOKUPs and pivot tables, and saleable item, decide on a suitable 2 Wednesdays become a wiz at Formula Wizard. Use marketplace, photograph and South Mar 8-Mar 15 6-9 pm the supplied Mac computer or bring describe the item, and create an $35 Life & Learning Life your own Mac or PC laptop. online listing for the venue of your Jefferson 2 Thursdays choice. Join us to discuss the selling Feb 9-Feb 16 7-9 pm process, the professional packaging WordPress Workshop Explore menus, themes, posts and $24 of your product, the choice of a shipper, proper cataloging and tax pages as you’re guided through the responsibilities. Basic computer skills workings of WordPress. Bring a flash Microsoft Word 1 drive. Understand the basic concepts are required. Bring your laptop for an required to produce professional- optimal learning experience. Southwest 4 Tuesdays looking business documents. Learn Feb 21-Mar 14 7-9 pm Waite Park 4 Tuesdays $42 valuable skills to create, edit and Feb 7-Feb 28 6:30-8:30 pm format various types of documents, $34 navigate the ribbon, enter and edit text, format lists and paragraphs, work with Social Media resume templates, and more. Marketing & Analytics Jefferson 1 Thursday Discuss social media platforms like Feb 9 6:30-8:30 pm Snapchat, Twitter and Instagram to $18 determine which is right for you. Use analytics, data and personal anecdotes Now that you’ve brushed up to boost your small business or grow your software skills, get some your hobby. tips for highlighting those new South 1 Tuesday accomplishments with “The Art Mar 7 6-9 pm of the Resume,” on page 8. $21

12 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com Jumpstart 2017: Personal Development A Personal Goal-Setting & Strategy Workshop Dream Wisdom Take time to reflect on 2016 — the Life Wisdom accomplishments, lessons learned, Understanding the wisdom of dreams key relationships, what mattered and is important to your inner growth. what didn’t. Decide what to do more Dreams can be a source of guidance, of, less of and/or differently in order to healing, creativity and joy. Explore a life ensure the personal and professional mission and nighttime dreams through outcomes you hope for in 2017. writing exercises and conversation. Roosevelt 1 Wednesday Southwest 1 Wednesday Feb 1 6:30-8 pm Feb 22 6:30-8:30 pm $18 $18 Exploring Self-Discovery: Family Goals: Make Peace Education Program a Plan for Success The purpose of this peace education With Your Family course is to further the conversation Start your year off right by making and nurture the seed of peace within Bullet Journals: The New resolutions and setting goals as a us and in our lives. Participants of Productivity Sensation family. Identifying and achieving past classes are welcome to attend Explore bullet journals—a family goals is key to coming to and may bring a friend. There are new combination to-do list, journal, art agreements, building self-esteem inspirational videos plus the course project and calendar. Bullet journals and being accountable to each other. offers a stimulating environment for Life & Learning foster reflection and creative Clarify your family’s values and goals, interaction. This peace education planning, and are a great tool for and improve your communication class presented through DVDs is forming new habits, managing tasks and teamwork. made up of one-hour workshops that and growing your creative ability. Roosevelt 1 Wednesday focus on our inner resources, do not Roosevelt 2 Mon & Wed Feb 8 6:30-8 pm represent any religion or philosophy, Mar 13-Mar 22 6:30-8 pm $18 and are open to all who are interested. $24 Roosevelt 7 Mondays Color Your World Getting Unstuck: Jan 30-Mar 20 7-8:30 pm Find out what colors will give you a Overcoming Procrastination Free bright, youthful look! Color draping Workshop will be used to discover which colors Understand why you procrastinate. are best for you. You will receive Explore ways to stay on track and Find us on Facebook! facebook.com/MplsCommEd beauty and fashion tips about how to get things done. Develop insight into flatter and enhance your best features. what is blocking you and build skills You will also experience an easy facial that help you successfully overcome that will rejuvenate, exfoliate and these impediments. protect your skin. Roosevelt 1 Monday Waite Park 1 Thursday Feb 27 6:30-8 pm Feb 16 6:30-8 pm $18 $18 NEW | How to Knock A New Career: How to Them Dead! 5 Steps for Discover Your Ideal Work a Killer Presentation Stressed, exhausted and overwhelmed If presenting terrifies you and you by work? Get answers to your career want to conquer it, join us to learn questions and begin working on a tips you can apply to quickly gain proven, four-step process that will confidence and skills. lead to a rewarding, fulfilling work life. Southwest 4 Wednesdays Southwest 1 Wednesday Mar 1-Mar 22 6:30-8:30 pm Mar 1 7-9 pm $18 $18 mplscommunityed.com Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment WINTER 2017 13 Trips, Tours & Events

Be a Visitor in Southwest Community Your Own City Earth Day Clean-Up Explore all that Minneapolis has Join us to help clean up the to offer with the director of the community, including the areas new Minneapolis Visitor Center around Southwest High School, as he spotlights the many activities Minnehaha Creek, Lake Harriet available to local residents and and Lake Calhoun. Enjoy juice, NEW | Quit Smoking: visitors alike. Also, hear more about coffee and rolls at 8:30 a.m. before where Minneapolis is headed in cleaning up from 9 a.m.–noon. It Is Possible Learn how to get prepared to quit the next 15 years. Register online A gourmet picnic lunch will be and how to improve your chance of or call 612.668.4828. Class is held provided after the clean-up. This success. Support from the presenter at Minneapolis Tourist Information project is co-sponsored by the and participants, as well as many Center, 505 Nicollet Mall, Suite 100. Southwest Community Education tools will be provided to help increase Advisory Council and Green Team. Lucy Laney 1 Friday your ability to stop this habit once Register online or call 612.668.3100. Feb 24 1-2 pm and for all. Free Southwest 1 Saturday Northeast 7 Wednesdays Apr 22 8:30 am-noon Feb 1-Mar 15 7-8:30 pm Free Minneapolis Institute of $42 Art Tours: Women in Art Learn how women have contributed to the visual arts. Whether creator Rejuvenation of Self: or inspiration, women have been a Save the Date A Stress Management power for influence and change in Workshop the production of artworks around for these upcoming Stress seems inevitable. The demands the world. Meet in the lobby at the Spring/Summer events: of work, home and society can place Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 a lot of stress on just about anyone. Third Ave. S. ■■■ Identify your personal stressors and explore ways to manage and avoid Edison 1 Thursday Feb 23 6:30-7:30 pm Midnight-to-Dawn them. Life & Learning Life $5 Metro Bike Tour #39 Roosevelt 1 Wednesday Mar 1 6:30-8 pm Saturday, July 8 $18 Southwest Community 11 pm-dawn Family Sock Hop Attend an evening of great music, $20 NEW | The Enneagram & games, treats and prizes, along with ■■■ You: A Unique Personality fond memories for rock ’n’ rollers Indicator Tool of all ages! Buy take-out snacks at Namekagon River Have you been in conflict with our version of “Porky’s Drive-In.” someone or questioned why they act a We’ll be playing tunes from the Canoe & Kayak Trip certain way? Are your needs in social/ ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. Cost is $3 and a June 23-June 25 personal/professional settings not food shelf donation. Children must Friday through Sunday being met? Explore the Enneagram, a unique personality indicator that be accompanied by an adult. Wear $110 soft-soled shoes or tennis shoes or believes authentic living is integral be prepared to wear stockings only ■■■ to effective communication and in the gym. personal satisfaction. Southwest 1 Friday Lake Harriet 1 Wednesday Mar 10 7-9 pm Call 612.668.3100 Feb 22 6:30-8:30 pm $3 for more information. $18

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You have the drive to explore the unknown, but what does that mean? Want to speak a new tongue? Tickle your family’s taste buds? Turn your home into a DIY dream? We’ve got dozens of skills for you to tackle, and we can’t wait to see which you choose. Cajun & Creole Classics Heat things up with Cajun and Creole dishes, including gumbo, catfish po- boys, tamarind-glazed pork, sweet potatoes, bananas Foster, banana biscuits and more. Cost includes a $15 supply fee. Discounts are on tuition only. Call 612.668.4828 for discounts. Roosevelt 1 Monday Mar 13 6-9 pm $36

Caribbean Classics Bring the Caribbean up north and explore exotic dishes, such as red beans and rice, voodoo vegetable stew, jerk and curry chicken, pineapple- NEW | Breads: Beginning pecan upside-down cake and more. Cooking Do you wish you knew how to make Tuition includes a $15 supply fee. Call those wonderful bakery breads your host site for discount information. NEW | All About Knives: grandmother once made? Here’s your chance! Learn to make whole wheat, Northeast 1 Thursday Good Knives & Basic Cuts Feb 9 6-8:30 pm Basic kitchen knives have changed rye and white bread. A $7 supply fee $36 radically in the past 15 years. If you’re will be collected. still using older knives, learn what to Anwatin 1 Monday Roosevelt 1 Monday look for in knives that are easier to Feb 27 6-9 pm Feb 13 6-9 pm use, less expensive to buy and easier $24 $36 to maintain. Practice how to bring a pleasing uniformity to your dices, NEW | Breads: Breakfast Caribbean Street Food julienne strips and roll cuts. Bring Prepare popular morning treats Start the evening with a non-alcoholic a closed container to take home cut to make your kitchen smell great. piña colada before beginning vegetables. An $8 supply fee will be Explore techniques that work. A $7 your imaginary walk through the collected. Caribbean. Explore foods such as Hobbies & Skills Hobbies supply fee will be collected. Lake Harriet 1 Thursday Anwatin 1 Monday spicy meat pies, shrimp fritters with Mar 16 6-9 pm Mar 13 6-8:30 pm mango butter dipping sauce, curry $28 $20 shrimp and gingerbread bites. A $12 supply fee will be collected. NEW | Baking Through Breads of Europe Lake Harriet 1 Wednesday History: World War II Learn to bake breads that are hard Mar 15 6-9 pm $28 Ration Cakes to find locally, including Nordic Sugar, butter and eggs were rationed bread from Norway, black bread during World War II, forcing home from Germany, whole wheat bread Cast Iron Cookery cooks to adjust the way they made from England and potato bread Create tastier sears, superior desserts. Learn the differences from Finland. A $9 supply fee will be pan sauces, lighter and crustier between American and U.K. food collected. cornbreads, better pizzas, and rationing and then bake a cake from Lake Harriet 1 Monday extraordinary scones in old-fashioned each tradition: an American sugarless Feb 13 6-9 pm cast iron pans. Learn how to season cake sweetened with old-fashioned $28 and care for cast iron and how and corn syrup, and a dense, eggless when to look for new and old pieces. English chocolate cake. Bring a closed Now that you’ve mastered the Bring your cast iron skillet. A $15 container to take home leftovers. A art of European cuisine, try your supply fee will be collected. $10 supply fee will be collected. hand at mastering one of their Lake Harriet 1 Thursday Lake Harriet 1 Monday languages! We offer classes in Mar 30 6-9 pm Mar 20 6-9 pm French, German, Portuguese, $28 $28 Italian and more (pages 26–27).

16 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com Cooking: Valentine’s French Crepes Day Together There are restaurants (“creperies”) in Sign up to enjoy a cooking class France that only serve crepe dinners— with friends, family or a special especially in Brittany. In this class, someone. Make and share easy, tasty you will see how to prepare a crepe treats, including: Green Apple and dinner, starting with a savory crepe, Pomegranate Salad with Champagne and finishing with a dessert crepe like Vinaigrette and Spiced Nuts; Focaccia the classic Crepe Suzette or simple with Caramelized Onion and Pear; butter and sugar. You will then have a and Sea Salt Chocolate Truffles. chance to make your own! Instructor Roosevelt 1 Tuesday collects a $10 supply fee. Class held Funk of Fermentation Feb 14 6-9 pm at Windom Community Center, 5843 Learn the basics of fermentation $36 Wentworth Ave. S. before you cut, mix and blend Washburn 1 Monday ingredients to take home your own Fearless Pressure Cooking Feb 6 6-9 pm ferments. The class will put special Discover the advantages of the $21 emphasis on medicinal herb ferments contemporary (and safe) pressure like beet kvass, herbal elixirs, cooker. Cook dried chickpeas and Can’t get enough of French fare? kombucha, krauts and fire cider. beans, risotto, pot roast and even If you’re planning a trip, we can Instructor collects a $10 supply fee. help take the stress out of plan- cheesecake in about one-third the Ramsey 1 Tuesday time it takes conventionally. Learn ning with “Packing for the Every- Feb 27 6-8 pm which pressure cookers to buy (and day Traveler,” found on page 22. $18 which to avoid), and make terrific spareribs in only 22 minutes! If you Hobbies & Skills already have a pressure cooker, bring it to class. A $13 supply fee will be collected. Cooking Without a Recipe Lake Harriet 1 Monday Have you ever wanted to grocery shop based on what appeals Feb 27 6-9 pm to you instead of what is written on a list? Do you find yourself $28 throwing away food you bought a few days ago? Engage your creativity and learn how ratios, chemistry, and classical cooking French Baking: techniques lead to fabulous food without the limitation of a recipe. Elaborate French Desserts After a review of the fundamental A $10 supply fee will be collected per class. principles of French baking, watch instructor Said Abdelli demonstrate NEW | Cooking Without NEW | Cooking Without a more elaborate dessert: Paris-Brest, a Recipe: Mexican/Latin a Recipe: Asian a pastry cream-filled patachou ring. Create Latin-inspired dishes such Craft Asian-inspired dishes such A $10 supply fee will be collected. as salsa, enchiladas, tamales and as rolls, stir fry and curry. Class is held at Windom Community burritos. Ramsey 1 Monday Center, 5843 Wentworth Ave. S. Ramsey 1 Monday Mar 20 6-8:30 pm Washburn 1 Monday Mar 6 6-8:30 pm $21 Feb 27 6-9 pm $21 $21 NEW | Cooking Without a Recipe: Mediterranean/Greek Make Mediterranean-inspired dishes such as dolmas, spanikopita and aubergine. Ramsey 1 Monday Mar 27 6-8:30 pm $21

mplscommunityed.com Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment WINTER 2017 17 Natural Fermentation Eat Local Learn how to ferment vegetables from your garden and the Farmer’s Market, Minnesota and discuss the nutritional benefits of eating fermented foods and drinks. Join chef Andrea Bolger as she Sample vegetables, sauerkraut, salsa creates tantalizing seasonal and whatever the season brings. flavors with local produce for Henry 1 Wednesday your culinary appetite. The cost Mar 8 7-8:30 pm of each class includes a $15 $18 supply fee. Receive a discount when you register for both Kitchen Knife Skills: Seasonal classes. For the discount, call Ignore other knives and focus on how 612.668.4828. to properly hold and utilize the knife a chef uses 99 percent of the time. Bring Pumpkin your own knife and cutting board. A Whip up a variety of pumpkin $10 supply fee will be collected. treats, including: Pumpkin- Ramsey 1 Monday Chicken Enchiladas topped with Feb 13 6-8:30 pm $21 Scones Roasted Vegetable Salsa and Spicy Enjoy delicious scones starting from Pumpkin Seeds; Pumpkin Bread a simple recipe and discover daring Pudding with Brown Sugar Sauce; NEW | More Veggies, additions to make your scones come and Chocolate Cream Cheese- Please! alive. These crispy, flaky treats will Swirled Pumpkin Bars. Ensure that vegetables become a be a delicious addition to your lineup Roosevelt 1 Tuesday regular part of joyful eating by using of go-to quick breads. A $7 supply fee Feb 21 6-9 pm tools like a mandoline, wok and will be collected. $36 suribachi. These simple, timeless Anwatin 1 Monday kitchen tools make sauce-making, Mar 27 6-8:30 pm Polenta julienning, quick-pickling and stir- $20 Use cornmeal polenta as a frying a snap. Learn to use them wonderful base for warming safely and skillfully, and sit down to Simple Pasta Hobbies & Skills Hobbies winter dinners and dessert, a variety of quick vegetable dishes. Discover simple dishes that can be including: Butternut Squash Bring a covered container for taking prepared while your pasta cooks. The Polenta with Caramelized Onions leftovers home. A $10 supply fee will menu includes: Stir-Fried Broccoli and Chicken Sausage; Roasted be collected. and Walnut Sauce; Fettuccine with Root Vegetables with Savory Lake Harriet 1 Monday Tuna Garlic and Cream Sauce; Spinach Mushroom Gravy (vegan and Mar 6 6-9 pm Pasta with Almond Sauce; and Three- gluten-free); and Lemon Curd $28 Pepper Pasta—Indian Style. A $12 Polenta Cake. supply fee will be collected. Roosevelt 1 Tuesday Pasta: Make Your Own Lake Harriet 1 Monday Feb 28 6-9 pm Learn how to make fresh and tasty Feb 6 6-9 pm $36 pasta from scratch. Leave class $28 knowing how to adjust ingredient ratios to achieve the ideal texture and Soul & Comfort Food how to use your current kitchen tools Regardless of what you call it, get ready to turn pasta dough into multiple to make it — with a modern twist! The shapes (including fettucine, lasagna, menu includes: Chicken and Waffles bowtie, orechiette and others). A $10 with a Maple Glaze; Modern Meatloaf; supply fee will be collected. and Red Velvet Cake. A $12 supply fee Ramsey 1 Monday will be collected. Feb 27 6-8:30 pm Lake Harriet 1 Wednesday $21 Mar 22 6-9 pm $28

18 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com NEW | Soup, Salad & Dreams Prepare a healthy leek, carrot and potato soup, and a delicious bacon, apple, and spinach salad served with naan bread and tea. Discuss the meaning of five common dreams as you enjoy your meal. A $10 supply fee will be collected. Lake Harriet 1 Wednesday Mar 1 6-8:30 pm $28

Southern Chinese Cooking Prepare a variety of common Chinese family dishes using local and organic ingredients that are authentic, healthy “Tin Chef” Cook-Off and easy to make. A $30 supply fee will be collected. It’s time for Southwest Community Education’s fifth annual Lake Harriet 3 Wednesdays Tin Chef Cooking Competition! Similar to popular television Feb 8-Feb 22 6-9 pm shows “Top Chef” and “Chopped,” we’ll transform our $42

kitchen classroom into contest central as four teams battle Hobbies & Skills it out for the winning dishes. Watch as teams prepare two Tea Time: Exploring dishes from scratch, complete with the chaos of surprise the World of Tea Taste samples of black, oolong, green, ingredients and outlandish comedy. Sample the recipes white and dark tea while learning of each participating team, and find out who our celebrity about the history of tea. Receive panel of judges names the winner. The event is hosted by samples to take home. WCCO’s Liz Collin. Pratt 1 Saturday Feb 25 10-11:30 am $20 “Tin Chef” Team Contestants Create a team of three members to participate in the Tin Chef Cook- Wine: Introduction Off. Purchase your groceries and prepare two dishes using three Where did wine come from? What specific ingredients, two of which will be shared ahead of time and disease almost ended its evolution one of which will be revealed the night of the contest. Participants and varietals? What new countries must be at least 18 years old. and regions are developing it today? Learn about the fascinating history Orientation: Wednesday, February 1 • 7-8 pm of wine, and enjoy a field trip to Tosca, Contest: Wednesday, February 15 • 6-10 pm where you’ll taste and sample wines, and discuss regions, tannins, tear Registration Fee: $36/Team drops, and notes. A $12 field trip fee will be collected. “Tin Chef” Audience Members Southwest 7 Mondays Audience attendance is open to all ages, but you must pre-register. Jan 30-Mar 20 7:30-9 pm $42 Seats will fill quickly, so register today! Wednesday, February 15 • 7-9 pm • $5 Pasta can often be the perfect pairing for a good glass of wine. Learn to cook a tasty dish from Register online at mplscommunityed.com scratch with “Pasta: Make Your or call 612.668.3100 for more information. Own” on page 18. mplscommunityed.com Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment WINTER 2017 19 Chess Learn the basic strategies of openings, including the Torie and Sicilian openings, as well as several different endgames that will allow you to end your opponent quickly and efficiently. Enjoy plenty of play during class, and end with a tournament to test your newfound skills. All abilities are welcome, and kids may attend at no cost. Henry 4 Wednesdays Feb 22-Mar 15 6:30-8:30 pm $28

Dog Obedience 1 Teach your dog to be a well-mannered family pet when you learn to modify their behaviors and help them obey basic rules. Dogs must be at least 6 months old. Do not bring your dog Hobby & Leisure on the first night. Handlers must be at least 10 years old. Genealogy: Climbing Astronomy for Northeast 7 Wednesdays Your Family Tree City Dwellers Feb 1-Mar 15 7-8 pm This class is for beginners. Are you Make your own star wheel and identify $31 contemplating starting a family tree, bright stars and constellations, all or have you somehow inherited a without a telescope. Learn about Dog Obedience 1: shoe box full of pictures and family astronomy tourism and vacations, 6 Months + newspaper articles such as obituaries exo-planets, space exploration, light Teach your dog foundation skills and wedding notices? Learn how to pollution, coming 2017 sky events, for life using dog & family friendly research your family tree and locate buying family telescopes, local and clicker training methods. Teach Hobbies & Skills Hobbies resources available on the web as well distant star parties, and constellation your dog to: Sit, Down, Loose Leash as local facilities that collect family legends & stories. The class includes Walk, Come, Sit for Greeting, Drop it, and historic data. We will explore an optional free field trip to Eagle Leave it, and a couple of fun & useful free resources as well as subscription Lake Observatory. tricks. The entire family is welcome, services. Southwest 4 Tuesdays children must be accompanied by an Waite Park 2 Mondays Feb 7-Feb 28 7-8:30 pm adult. Bring your dog on a flat buckle Mar 6-Mar 13 6:30-8:30 pm $33 or snap collar with a 4-6-foot leash, $28 and a supply of small soft treats. No Bicycle Maintenance choke chains, prong collars or flexi Astrology & Repair leashes are permitted. Instructor will Gain confidence in diagnosing and Explore the ancient tool of astrology need to see the dog’s current Rabies, tackling the most common issues to gain insight into your personality Bordetella, and DHLP vaccination that confront a bike mechanic. Learn and life. See your chart used to certificates on the 1st night of class. about subjects like proper flat tire illustrate astrological concepts and One dog per adult. bring home a copy of your chart. A $5 repair, adjustment and minor repair supply fee will be collected. of brakes and shifting systems, Southwest 6 Wednesdays basic bicycle fitting concepts and Feb 1-Mar 8 7-7:45 pm Lake Harriet 2 Wednesdays $52 Feb 22-Mar 1 6:30-8 pm more. Bring your bike for hands-on $21 instruction. After your pet completes their Roosevelt 2 Wednesdays obedience training, celebrate Mar 15-Mar 22 7-8:30 pm South 4 Thursdays their success in a unique way. $21 Mar 2-Mar 23 7-9 pm Have fun with “Pet Portrait $34 Painting” on page 34.

20 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com Dog Obedience 2 Dog Treats & NEW | If Your Walls Could Continue working on the behaviors Natural Remedies Talk: How to Research we taught in Obedience 1 while Discover fun and simple dog snacks Your House History making them more challenging and you can easily make at home. Create Hear researcher and house historian adding new behaviors working toward natural remedies for things like Kathy Kullberg share her secrets for mastering the 10 behaviors needed to chapped paws and itchy skin. Leave tracking down all aspects of your pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen class with a dog treat and anti-itch house history from the architects test using dog & family friendly spray. A $5 supply fee will be collected. and builders, past residents, period clicker training methods. The entire Edison 1 Wednesday photographs and more. family is welcome, children must be Feb 15 6:30-8:30 pm Pratt 1 Saturday accompanied by an adult. Bring your $21 Feb 11 9:30-11:30 am dog on a flat buckle or snap collar $18 with a 4-6-foot leash, and a supply Film Appreciation: of small soft treats. No choke chains, NEW | Minnehaha prong collars or flexi leashes are Oscar-Winning Films Examine past and present Oscar- Stamp Club permitted. Instructor will need to see winning films and directors: genre, Explore the interesting hobby of the dog’s current Rabies, Bordetella, technique, and theme through feature stamp collecting, see some new and and DHLP vaccination certificates on film screenings, clips, and discussion. unique finds, and search for stamps the 1st night of class. Pre-requisite: in the club’s digging boxes. New and Lake Harriet 6 Wednesdays Obedience 1 or Puppy training class. veteran postage stamp collectors are One dog per adult. Feb 8-Mar 15 7-9 pm $46 welcome. 6 Wednesdays Southwest Southwest 1 Thursday Feb 1-Mar 8 8-8:45 pm Mar 9 6:30-9 pm

$52 Game Night: Hobbies & Skills Cribbage & Beyond! $5 Join our social environment to enjoy Dog Obedience 2 both new and classic games, and Running out of room for all of Advance to more complex obedience learn to play cribbage the first night those stamps? Learn to create work with your dog. Handlers must of class. A different board game will your own book to house your be at least 10 years old. be introduced each week based on growing collection. Register Northeast 6 Wednesdays student suggestions. for “Book Arts” on page 30. Feb 8-Mar 15 8-9 pm Washburn 6 Tuesdays $28 Jan 31-Mar 14 6:30-8:30 pm Find us on Facebook! No class Feb 14 $20 facebook.com/MplsCommEd Dog Obedience: Puppy Socialization to 6 Months Socialize your puppy and teach them foundation skills for life with your family using dog & family friendly clicker training methods. The entire family is welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your puppy on a flat buckle or snap collar with a 4-6-foot leash, and a supply of small soft treats. No choke chains, prong collars or retractable leashes are permitted. Instructor will need to see the dog’s current Rabies (if they’re old enough), Bordetella, and DHLP vaccination certificates on the 1st night of class. One dog per adult. Southwest 4 Thursdays Feb 9-Mar 2 8 pm-8:45 pm $26

There are no classes Monday, February 20. mplscommunityed.com Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment WINTER 2017 21 Model Railroad Module Reupholstery Building: HO Scale The reupholstery class is full. Call Become a model railroad enthusiast 612.668.1306 to be added to a wait list. when you learn from a lifelong model Edison 8 Wednesdays railroader how to get started with Feb 1-Mar 22 6-9 pm your own HO scale module. A 2-foot $106 by 4-foot space is all it takes to store a small scene and practice modeling Edison 8 Thursdays Feb 2-Mar 23 6-9 pm skills. Visit our website or call for a $106 complete list of materials to purchase. Roosevelt 6 Mondays Jan 30-Mar 13 6:30-8 pm Urban Chicken Farming $46 Learn about picking the right chicken, city regulations, winter care and growing your own chicken feed. Leave Woodworking: Packing for the with the confidence to get your own Everyday Traveler flock started! Open Woodshop Do you overpack? If so, learn In a fully-equipped wood shop, work packing tips for getting through Waite Park 1 Tuesday on projects of your choice or consider Jan 31 6:30-8:30 pm ideas suggested by the instructor. airport security hassle-free. Bag $18 selection examples will be shared, and Class fee includes sandpaper, glue, clothing choices will be discussed for South 1 Thursday drill bits, dowel pins and other maximizing space. A variety of packing Feb 2 7-8:30 pm materials. methods will be demonstrated. $18 Southwest 7 Tuesdays Jan 31-Mar 14 6:30 pm-9 pm Southwest 1 Monday $80 Feb 27 6-8 pm Want to learn about what else $18 you can accomplish in the city? Southwest 7 Thursdays Find us on Twitter! Sign up for “Urban Permaculture Feb 2-Mar 16 6:30 pm-9 pm $80 twitter.com/mplscommunityed Design” on page 24.

Woodworking 1 Learn the basics of woodworking and fabrication techniques. Gain Hobbies & Skills Hobbies Ed2Go Online Classes practical knowledge by making a Learn anytime, anywhere—on your schedule! simple project. We will cover the safe use of all shop equipment, hand and Topics include: small power tools. Demonstrations on different tools will be given each week. ➤ Accounting & Finance Supply fee of $15 payable to instructor ➤ Business, Law & Legal the first night of class. ➤ Design & Composition Southwest 7 Wednesdays ➤ Health Care & Medical Feb 1-Mar 15 7-9 pm $70 ➤ Languages & Arts ➤ Computer Applications Southwest 7 Thursdays ➤ Personal Development Feb 2-Mar 16 7-9 pm $70 ➤ Writing & Publishing Northeast 6 Tuesdays Feb 7-Mar 14 6-8:30 pm Log on and start learning today! $65 www.ed2go.com/mplscommed Register now and make sure Have questions about Ed2Go? Contact Brenda Eccleston you get into your favorite at 612.668.3950 or email [email protected]. classes! We’re online at mplscommunityed.com.

22 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com Gardening: Culinary Herbs— Growing, Harvesting & Cooking Tips Even ordinary food tingles the taste buds when made with culinary herbs — the aromatics used to create healthy, flavorful dishes. Discover cooking tips and tricks and learn how herbs can make all the difference in your meals when harvested at maximum flavor. Ideal for growing in pots, raised beds or flower beds, herbs can be used fresh, dried or frozen. Roosevelt 1 Wednesday Mar 1 6-8 pm $18

NEW | Green Living for Everyone Home & Garden Become a “deeper shade of green” by looking at your household energy Basic Electricity Electrical Circuits consumption, waste reduction habits, Discuss safety procedures, types of Learn about different types of wire, personal fitness and active citizenship Hobbies & Skills wire, circuit breakers, light switches circuit breakers, light switches and to live a more sustainable, healthy and and wall receptacles. Leave class with wall receptacles and how to replace fit life. Develop a family action plan the confidence to do simple home them. A hands-on application will and create a kilowatt report to bring repairs. allow you to wire up three different for discussion at the second class. South 2 Tuesdays circuits and test them. Bring a Family members are encouraged to Feb 28-Mar 7 6 pm-8:30 pm common household pliers, a flat tip attend. $21 screwdriver and a cross tip (Phillips) Southwest 2 Mondays screwdriver. Feb 6-Feb 13 6:30-8:30 pm NEW | Beyond HGTV: Southwest 2 Wednesdays $21 Mar 15-Mar 22 6:30 pm-9 pm How to Plan a Successful $28 Southwest 2 Tuesdays Remodeling Project Mar 7-Mar 14 6:30-8:30 pm Discover the basics of how to $21 successfully plan your room, whole Garden Pollinators: house, addition, or other remodeling What’s the Buzz? Hardwood Floors: project. Learn how to make selections, Attracting pollinators to your garden Refinish choose contractors and make other is more than just planting milkweed. Unlock the hidden beauty of your important considerations. Following Learn steps you can take to plant hardwood floors. Participate in this a presentation, get answers to your and grow a garden that will attract hands-on class and receive step-by- questions about your specific project. pollinators, which are crucial to our step instructions on how to prepare, Pratt 1 Saturday environment. Understand how to sand and refinish the hardwood floors Feb 18 9-11:30 am select plants, choose the optimal in your home. A $19 supply fee will be $21 garden location and meet the special collected. Class is held at J & F Reddy needs for specific pollinators as you Rents, 3320 Republic Ave. S., St. Louis Southwest 1 Tuesday create a beautiful and full-of-life Park. Mar 7 6-8:30 pm garden. $21 Southwest 1 Saturday Lucy Laney 1 Tuesday Feb 4 10-11:30 am Mar 7 6-8 pm $5 As you refresh and update the $18 inside of your home, remember In observation of the Presidents’ to keep the outside in mind, as Day holiday, there are no classes well. Turn the page for “Stucco Find us on Facebook! on Monday, February 20. Repair & Refinishing.” facebook.com/MplsCommEd mplscommunityed.com Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment WINTER 2017 23 Toilet Installation & Repair Learn about toilet removal, installation and repairs, as well as the different types of sewer pipes and how to assemble them. South 1 Tuesday Feb 21 6-8:30 pm $21

Transform Your Life: Declutter Replace household chaos with calm when you learn to tackle disorder, let go of extra “stuff” and transform Kitchen & Bath Sink & Faucet Installation your living space. Create a beautiful, Fix or replace that old faucet yourself! Remodeling clutter-free home using professional Create a mindful kitchen or bathroom Learn about kitchen, bathroom, and organizer Suzie Stegic’s “Profound by incorporating products with utility faucets, as well as how to install Change” approach. Register online beauty, durability and value. Discuss a garbage disposal and hook up a or call 612.668.2219. Class is held at the budget and materials needed for a dishwasher. Bethel Church, 4120 17th Ave. S fantastic experience in tailoring your South 1 Tuesday cabinets, countertops, flooring and Feb 14 6-9 pm Lucy Laney 3 Tuesdays backsplash to your taste and needs. $21 Feb 21-Mar 7 1-2:30 pm $26 Class meets at the Mindful Kitchen (Cabinet Expressions) Showroom, Stucco Repair & Refinishing 8901 Lyndale Ave. S., Bloomington. Demonstrations along with excellent Urban Permaculture advice will provide you with the cure Design Southwest 1 Thursday Permaculture is a form of agriculture Mar 2 7-8:30 pm for repairing cracks and small holes $18 in stucco that inevitably appear over and a way of life. Learn how to take winter. Instructor Chuck Bankey has steps to mimic and use our natural ecosystems to improve your garden. Organizing Tips, repaired stucco homes for over 20 years! This class will focus on small scale Hobbies & Skills Hobbies Techniques, & Resources backyard designs for gardens. Come Has your life moved faster than your Lake Harriet 1 Wednesday away with a plan and practical ideas Feb 8 6:30-8:30 pm home can keep up with? Would you to integrate into your spring gardens. like a helping hand getting controlling $18 Waite Park 1 Tuesday that clutter and setting up systems Feb 7 6:30-8:30 pm that work for your lifestyle? Come for The Evolving Garden Join a Master Gardener to hear ideas $18 an hour of motivation, tips, and tools and practices to allow you and your for your organizing toolkit. South 1 Thursday garden to age gracefully together. Feb 9 7-8:30 pm Washburn 1 Wednesday 1 Tuesday $18 Feb 8 7-8 pm Pratt Feb 21 7-8:30 pm $18 $18

Pruning for Trees & Shrubs Winter is one of the best times to prune! Learn correct pruning and care techniques for your trees and shrubs, as well as the best times to prune, when not to prune, and which tools to use. Lake Harriet 1 Wednesday Feb 22 7-8:30 pm $18

24 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com Vegetable Gardening: Seeds to Harvest Experience the delight of growing your own food from seeds. Learn about choosing a smart garden site, preparing a calendar for your cool and warm season vegetables, soil management, starting seeds indoors, selecting healthy transplants, pest management, watering, fertilizing, harvesting, and preserving your vegetables. Lucy Laney 1 Tuesday Feb 28 6 pm-8 pm $18 French 1 Learn basic French phrases and Roosevelt 1 Wednesday Languages Mar 15 6-8 pm grammar, with emphasis on $18 Chinese 1: Mandarin conversation and pronunciation, Explore Chinese culture, and learn while exploring French culture Pratt 1 Tuesday the basics of the Mandarin Chinese along the way. Also, discover Mar 21 7-8:30 pm language, including days of the week, key grammatical concepts, basic $18 greetings and practical conversation. vocabulary, verb conjugation, and

Lake Harriet 7 Wednesdays sentence structure and formation. Hobbies & Skills Window Repair Feb 1-Mar 15 7-8:30 pm Northeast 7 Tuesdays Save money by learning how to take $47 Jan 31-Mar 14 6-7:20 pm apart and fix sticky, drafty, cracked $47 or broken windows. Topics covered Chinese: Modern Chinese Roosevelt 8 Tuesdays include sash cord replacement, Chinese language has become Jan 31-Mar 21 5:45-7:15 pm glazing, the five points of draftiness popular worldwide. Come to learn $52 for windows and more. the functional language of modern Southwest 7 Wednesdays Henry 1 Wednesday Chinese in a lively way. Mandarin Feb 1-Mar 22 7-8:30 pm Feb 8 6:30-8:30 pm Chinese and culture will also be $47 $18 introduced in this class. Southwest 7 Tuesdays Year-Round Indoor Jan 31-Mar 14 6-7:30 pm French 1.5 Salad Gardening $47 This class is for those not ready for Learn the method behind indoor French 2, or those who perhaps have gardening, and start your own seed not studied French in a while. You trays. Plant five trays (broccoli, Which Class Level should be able to conjugate all verb radishes, sunflowers, peas and Should I Take? types, regular and irregular, in the buckwheat) to take home. A $2 supply Community Education classes are present tense. If you are well past fee will be collected. organized by levels, 1 through 5. conjugating the present tense, you Pratt 1 Monday If you are new to a subject or it should take a higher level French class. Feb 6 7-8:15 pm has been a number of years since Roosevelt 8 Tuesdays $18 you last studied, start with a class Jan 31-Mar 21 7:15-8:45 pm followed by “1.” If you’ve taken $52 Lake Harriet 1 Wednesday a Community Education class Feb 15 7-8:15 pm recently, proceed to the next level. If you like the language, you’ll $18 Classes do not follow a standard love the food! Say bonjour to curriculum, so a Level 2 class at delicious treats when you sign Jefferson 1 Wednesday one site may differ from Level 2 up for “French Baking: Elaborate Feb 8 7-8:30 pm at another. If you have questions, French Desserts” on page 17. $18 please call the class site directly (See page 69 for list of sites). There are no classes Find us on Twitter! Monday, February 20. twitter.com/mplscommunityed

mplscommunityed.com Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment WINTER 2017 25 MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS: German 1 Focus on the essentials of the German Karalyn Swanson, language and outfit yourself with French for Travelers instructor useful German expressions for at Lake Harriet traveling abroad. The class will also cover grammar basics and aspects of Karalyn Swanson is a lover of all things German culture. French, and is eager to share her passion Henry 8 Mondays with her students. Having studied French Jan 30-Mar 27 7-8:30 pm for eight academic years and graduated from the University of $52 Minnesota with a liberal arts degree, she is proficient in the French language. Karalyn has also lived in France twice and has visited the Lake Harriet 7 Mondays country on countless other occasions. Jan 30-Mar 20 6-7:15 pm $41 “I adore everything about French language and culture.” Southwest 7 Thursdays Feb 2-Mar 16 6-7:30 pm $47 If you have knowledge, ideas or passions that you would like to share with others, consider teaching a community education German 2 class. Call 612.668.3939 or visit mplscommunityed.com for Expand your knowledge of the more information. German language as you learn about vocabulary, culture and basic grammar. Pre-requisite: German 1 or other experience. French 2 French for Travelers Continue to build confidence in your If you’ve dreamt of visiting Paris but Lake Harriet 7 Mondays French language skills by increasing are nervous you won’t understand Jan 30-Mar 20 7:30 pm-8:45 pm your vocabulary, speaking, and the language, join us to learn $41 writing skills, and improving your introductions, everyday phrases, understanding of the language. Pre- directions to make your way through German Conversation requisite: French 1 or be able to the city and more. Participate in Hallo Deutschland! Join us to learn conjugate all verb types in the present engaging activities, practice basic German grammar and vocabulary tense and be familiar with passé reading and writing skills, and learn through easy conversation about

Hobbies & Skills Hobbies composé and futur proche. useful phrases to have successful present-day life in Germany. Receive Northeast 7 Tuesdays conversations in French-speaking German cake recipes and enjoy real Jan 31-Mar 14 7:30-8:50 pm countries. cake as an added treat. $47 Lake Harriet 6 Mondays Henry 8 Wednesdays Jan 30-Mar 13 7-8:30 pm Feb 1-Mar 22 7-9 pm Southwest 7 Thursdays $42 $66 Feb 2-Mar 16 7:30-9 pm $47 French: Basics Roosevelt 8 Wednesdays for Travel & Life Feb 1-Mar 22 5:45-7:15 pm Learn the language and customs $52 needed to have a great time traveling in France. Each week, practice French 3 basic conversation and learn about Speak mostly in French, and expand a different aspect of a successful your knowledge of French grammar. adventure abroad. The instructor is a Spend at least half of the class speaking native of Paris who will suggest many French with a partner or small group. destinations to visit at off-tourist Southwest 7 Tuesdays locations and share authentic French Jan 31-Mar 14 6-7:30 pm recipes! $47 Washburn 8 Tuesdays Jan 31-Mar 21 6:30-8:30 pm Roosevelt 8 Wednesdays $66 Feb 1-Mar 22 7:15-8:45 pm $52

26 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com Italian 1 Learn Italian pronunciation and concentrate on speaking skills. Get an introduction to verbs, verb tenses, sentence formation, vocabulary and more. Become familiar with common phrases useful for travel. Pratt 6 Tuesdays Jan 31-Mar 7 7-8:30 pm $42

Washburn 1 Monday Feb 6 6:30-8:30 pm $59

Japanese 1 Learn the basics of conversational Japanese, including greetings, numbers and practical conversational skills useful when traveling to Japan. Lake Harriet 7 Mondays Jan 30-Mar 20 6-7:30 pm $47 Hobbies & Skills Japanese 2 Russian 1 Somali Language Continue developing your language Participate in role-playing activities, & Culture skills from Japanese 1. Explore problem-solving exercises and Learn basic Somali phrases and simple sentences, conjugating verbs small group discussions in an effort grammar while expanding your and counting, and discuss Japanese to learn basic Russian grammar, knowledge and awareness of the culture. pronunciation and writing skills. Somali culture and community. One of the main goals of this Somali Lake Harriet 7 Mondays Southwest 7 Thursdays Jan 30-Mar 20 7:30-9 pm Feb 2-Mar 16 6-7:30 pm cultural training course is to help $47 $47 educators to become more culturally aware of themselves and sensitive Polish 3: Conversational Sign Language 1: ASL to the Somali populations with Improve your Polish in this relaxed Gain basic exposure to the American whom they are working. Consider and fun conversational group. Pre- Sign Language vocabulary, numbers, this Somali Cultural training as one requisite: Polish 1 or elementary alphabet and ASL syntax, as well as small step toward becoming more knowledge of the language. the deaf culture. culturally competent; understanding that cultural competence is not a one- Northeast 6 Thursdays Washburn 8 Wednesdays Feb 2-Mar 9 5:45-7:15 pm Feb 1-Mar 22 6-7 pm time finite achievement, but a lifelong $42 $38 process. Pratt 6 Saturdays Feb 4-Mar 11 9:30-10:45 am Portuguese 1 Sign Language 2: ASL $40 Una-se-nos in this Portuguese class This is a continuation from fall. for beginners. Learn basic grammar, You’ll continue using “ASL Phrase expressions, listening skills and Book” and “Deaf in America: Voices Somali Language travel vocabulary. Both European and from a Culture” to learn about deaf & Culture 2 Brazilian Portuguese will be covered. history and culture, and learn how Continue to learn Somali language skills, including vocabulary and Southwest 7 Tuesdays to sign basic phrases. The instructor Jan 31-Mar 14 7:30-9 pm is deaf; bring paper and a pen to ask speaking skills. Pre-requisite: Pratt’s $47 questions. Somali 1 class. Washburn 8 Mondays Pratt 6 Saturdays Find us on Facebook! Jan 30-Mar 20 6 pm-7:30 pm Feb 4-Mar 11 11 am-12:15 pm facebook.com/MplsCommEd $47 $40 mplscommunityed.com Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment WINTER 2017 27 Spanish 3: Conversation Engage in structured conversations to increase your fluency in Spanish. Touch up your grammar, tenses, vocabulary and sentence structure, and continue working on your listening, reading and writing skills. Southwest 7 Tuesdays Jan 31-Mar 14 6-7:30 pm $47

Roosevelt 8 Wednesdays Feb 1-Mar 22 7:15-8:45 pm $52

Edison 8 Wednesdays Feb 1-Mar 22 6:30-8:30 pm $53 Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Learn beginning conversational Continue to build confidence in your Spanish 4 Spanish skills along with Spanish language skills by learning Read literature and newspapers in pronunciation, grammar, reading, the preterite and irregular verbs. Also, Spanish, and hold conversations to writing and listening skills. increase your vocabulary, speaking enhance your fluency. Washburn 7 Mondays and writing skills. Pre-requisite: Southwest 7 Wednesdays Jan 30-Mar 20 6:30-8 pm Be able to conjugate present tense Feb 1-Mar 15 7:30-9 pm $47 of regular and irregular and regular $47 ar/er/ir verbs. Southwest 7 Tuesdays 7 Mondays Jan 31-Mar 14 6-7:30 pm Lake Harriet Spanish Films Jan 30-Mar 20 6:30-8 pm $47 & Conversation $47 View classic and contemporary films Roosevelt 8 Tuesdays 7 Tuesdays from Spanish-speaking countries. Jan 31-Mar 21 5:45-7:15 pm Jefferson Jan 31-Mar 14 6:30-8:30 pm Then, engage in a discussion of the $52 $66 film in Spanish. Films have English Hobbies & Skills Hobbies subtitles, but some parts will be Lake Harriet 7 Wednesdays 7 Tuesdays Feb 1-Mar 15 6:30-8 pm Southwest shown without them to challenge Jan 31-Mar 14 6-7:30 pm $47 your listening and comprehension $47 skills. Class discussion will be almost Jefferson 7 Thursdays 8 Wednesdays entirely in Spanish. Feb 2-Mar 16 6:30-8:30 pm Roosevelt Feb 1-Mar 22 5:45-7:15 pm 5 Tuesdays $66 Washburn $52 Feb 21-Mar 21 6-8 pm $45 South 7 Thursdays 7 Wednesdays Feb 2-Mar 23 7-9 pm Southwest Feb 1-Mar 15 7:30-9 pm $59 $47 NEW | Spanish for Travelers Spanish 1.5: Refresher Edison 6 Thursdays Learn key phrases for finding your Practice your Spanish vocabulary, Feb 2-Mar 9 6:30-8:30 pm way around, ordering a meal, dealing speaking and pronunciation, and $52 with transportation, and shopping. receive detailed instruction on Practice listening comprehension so Spanish 1 grammatical concepts. Spanish 3 you can understand the answers to Review the preterit tense and discover Pre-requisite: A basic understanding your questions. new material, such as the imperfect of Spanish grammar and vocabulary. tense and direct and indirect objects. Southwest 7 Tuesdays Jan 31-Mar 14 7:30-9 pm Roosevelt 8 Tuesdays This class is taught entirely in Spanish. Jan 31-Mar 21 7:15-8:45 pm $47 $52 Jefferson 7 Wednesdays Feb 1-Mar 15 6:30-8:30 pm $66

28 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com Arts & Entertainment

Creativity comes in many forms, so go ahead, pick your passion. Whether that’s dancing, painting, singing, crafting or capturing lifelong memories on film, we’ll provide the outlet you need to let your inner artist shine through. Calligraphy Fusion Discover more than a dozen techniques that will enable you to add a personal touch to photo albums, party invitations, envelopes, planners, calendars and holiday gifts through the art of calligraphy. Explore alphabet doodling as we create hand lettering. A $12 supply fee will be collected. Lake Harriet 2 Wednesdays Feb 15-Feb 22 6:30-8:30 pm $24

Calligraphy: Chinese Come appreciate the beauty of Chinese culture as you learn a few basic brush strokes of calligraphy, Arts & Crafts the highest form of Chinese art. Instructor collects an $8 supply fee. Adult Coloring: Book Arts Southwest 7 Tuesdays Using specific tools and simple Relax & De-Stress Jan 31-Mar 14 7:30-9 pm Enjoy the health benefits of binding techniques, discover how $47 relaxation, mindfulness, and focus to create individual books from a while you socialize and explore your single piece of paper, accordions, artistic side. Instructor provides all journal-style books and more. A $10 Chair Caning Restore the beauty of your chair the fabulous pictures, colored pencils, supply fee will be collected. Register while learning the heritage art of and pens. at www.articulture.org with the code “ComEd” to receive the $40 rate. hand caning. Bring your own piece, Southwest 2 Wednesdays and learn the traditional seven-step Class is held at Articulture, 2613 Mar 1-Mar 8 6-8 pm method or challenge yourself with a $21 Franklin Ave. E. more intricate pattern such as Buttons Pratt 3 Wednesdays and Daisies, Star of David or Spiderweb Feb 8-Feb 22 7-9 pm | weave. Instructions also available NEW Art of Shoemaking $40 Use recycled leather to create an for machine-caned pieces, rush and earth-friendly pair of shoes out Danish cord seats. A $15 supply fee Arts & Entertainment of a three-piece pattern that suits NEW | Bookbinding will be collected for hand caned seats. your foot and your fashion sense. Explore the parts of a book and how Instructor has a few chairs available Learn ways of altering or adding to build them before creating five to purchase if you need one. Email design elements such as beading, of your own books from scratch. [email protected]. embroidery, dye/paint or fringe. Investigate the uses and utility of the Southwest 6 Mondays artists sketchbook, which can serve A $20 supply fee will be collected. Feb 6-Mar 20 7-9 pm Register at www.articulture.org with as a planner, diary, scrapbook, journal $46 the code “ComEd” to receive the and more. A $24 supply fee will be $67 member rate. Class is held at collected. Articulture, 2613 Franklin Ave. E. Crochet 1 & 2 Lake Harriet 2 Wednesdays Learn basic crochet stitches and Mar 1-Mar 8 6-8 pm Pratt 4 Wednesdays pattern reading. Bring cotton or $40 Mar 1-Mar 22 7-9:30 pm other yarn size 4 with H, I or J hook $67 for a washcloth or scarf. Bring your Calligraphy pictures, patterns, ideas and thinking Outfit yourself Learn the art of beautiful lettering caps for a larger project goal. as you study informal Italic to create from head to toe. Washburn 6 Mondays cards, invitations and gifts. A $20 Once you’ve tackled shoemaking, Jan 30-Mar 6 7-9 pm supply fee will be collected. why not try your hand at crafting $46 your own winter hat or scarf? South 7 Thursdays Feb 2-Mar 23 6:45-8:45 pm See knitting classes on page 33. Find us on Facebook! $54 facebook.com/MplsCommEd

30 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com Drawing 1 MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS: Discover how to express yourself through drawing as you explore line Kathy Bodger, quality, compositional arrangement, Chair Caning instructor at Southwest shading and highlighting. Bring a sketchbook and either pens, pencils Kathy Bodger and her family have or colored pencils. long been involved with Minneapolis Lake Harriet 7 Mondays Community Education. She started as an Jan 30-Mar 20 7-8:30 pm instructor 20 years ago and has worked $47 as an Associate Educator at Southwest for the past 12. During that time, Kathy’s involvement inspired her sons to take active roles in NEW | Drawing: Community Education, serving as a program coordinator and a volleyball teacher. Kathy is proud to join other instructors who share Zentangle & Japanese their time and talents to build a stronger community. Papercut Notans Learn two fun and relaxing art styles: Zentangle, a meditative drawing “Chair caning students are great — always excited practice and Notan, a paper cutting to learn a new skill and motivated to come each process. Zentangle patterns are easy week to finish their chairs.” to draw and calm the mind, reduce stress, and improve focus. Notan is a Japanese design concept involving the placement of light and dark next NEW | Gel Plate Printing Henna Arts & Entertainment to each other. Use paper, scissors Try a fun, quick method of making Learn to mix, design and apply henna. and glue to create Notans while colorful prints with gel plate printing. Study the history of this ancient art learning about contrast, geometric Prints can be used as backgrounds and learn some advanced design and organic shapes, symmetrical and on paper art, or fabric can be printed techniques. A $5 supply fee will be asymmetrical balance, and positive and used in mixed media projects. collected. and negative space. Add Zentangle Learn to use a brayer to roll paint Southwest 3 Wednesdays patterns to your Notans. onto the gel plate, use stencils and Mar 8-Mar 22 6:30-8:30 pm other materials to enhance, then lay $28 Southwest 1 Tuesday Feb 28 6:30-9 pm paper over and pull a print. Bring a $21 gel plate (Gelli Arts or Gel Press) and NEW | Intuitive Felting rubber brayer to class if you already Practice wool felting, a primitive and own them or use the instructor’s. A natural fabric technique that is also Drawing: $10 supply fee will be collected. a true “fine art” of fiber arts. Learn Zentangle Basics several felting methods using wool Looking for a way to unwind from Southwest 1 Tuesday Mar 7 6-9 pm roving, specialized needles and soapy stress, focus your thoughts, or $21 water. Use both dry and wet felting explore your creative side? In this techniques through a day of 2-D class, with the Zentangle method, felting, a day of 3-D felting and a day create beautiful images by drawing Glass Fusing 1 Get creative with glass through this for your own perceptive exploration. beautiful repetitive patterns created basic introduction to glass fusing. Receive a felting kit to take home. one stroke at a time. No artistic Start with pre-cut “blank” pieces of A $15 supply fee will be collected. experience needed. Great warm up fusible glass and add colorful shapes to Register at www.articulture.org with for experienced artists. A $10 supply complete your choice of plates, coasters, the code “ComEd” to recieve the fee will be collected. soap dishes or trinkets. Receive glass $40 member rate. Class is held at Southwest 1 Monday cutting and nipping instruction to Articulture, 2613 Franklin Ave. E. Feb 13 6:30-9 pm form the shapes you want. Projects $21 Pratt 3 Thursdays will be taken off-site for kiln firing and Feb 9-Feb 23 7-9 pm returned within a week for pick-up. A $40 Discover the beauty in all $24 supply fee will be collected. Class varieties of art, from the visual is held at the Warren, 4400 Osseo Road. Register now and make sure arts to the performing arts. Henry 1 Wednesday you get into your favorite Learn more when you delve Feb 22 7-10 pm classes! We’re online at into Shakespeare 101 (page 5). $24 mplscommunityed.com. mplscommunityed.com Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment WINTER 2017 31 Japanese Calligraphy Homemade Body Products & Culture 1 Immerse yourself in Japanese culture The main benefit of using homemade body products is that you by learning Shuji, an authentic know exactly what ingredients are used and can avoid ingredients Japanese calligraphy and learn other aspects of the Japanese language, you might be allergic to. Another advantage of making your own including pronunciations, meanings body products is that it can save you a significant amount of money, and pictography. Download the supply because all you have to purchase are raw ingredients. Most of these list online and purchase supplies classes also make use of natural ingredients. in advance. Register online or call 612.668.4828. Class is held at Homewood Studios, 2400 Plymouth Ave. N. Face & Body Products Soapmaking: Lucy Laney 4 Thursdays With Valentine’s day near, create Laundry Soap Feb 2-Feb 23 1-3 pm your own lotions, facial toners Make homemade laundry soap that $37 and more. Make a take-home can brighten, remove stains and project and receive handouts to resist fading as well as commercial Japanese Calligraphy create more skin specialties at laundry soaps for only pennies & Culture 2 home. These are great gifts for the per load. The soap is mild enough This class is a continuation of romantic holiday! A $6 supply fee for those with allergies. Bring a Japanese Calligraphy 1. Students will will be collected. 2- to 6-cup covered container. A $1 choose an individual project/goal at Edison 1 Wednesday supply fee is collected. the beginning and complete it in the Feb 8 6:30-9 pm Lake Harriet 1 Wednesday last class. The projects range from $21 Feb 22 6:30-8:30 pm pursuing a traditional way of writing $18 to creating more contemporary Lip Balm artwork using other art forms. A Know exactly what you’re putting Soapmaking: Shampoo textbook, Simple Art of Japanese on your lips with homemade, all- Treat your hair the all-natural, Calligraphy, is required at the first natural lip balms. A $6 supply fee chemical-free way! Make a take- class. Textbook can be ordered will be collected. home shampoo that will be a great through Barnes & Noble, Amazon, etc. gift for yourself or someone special. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. Lake Harriet 1 Wednesday A $6 supply fee will be collected. Mar 8 6:30-9 pm Register online or call 612.668.4828. $21 Lake Harriet 1 Wednesday Class is held at Homewood Studios, Mar 15 6:30-9 pm 2400 Plymouth Ave. N.

Arts & Entertainment $21 Soapmaking: Bar Soap Lucy Laney 4 Thursdays Experience the fusion of essential Feb 2-Feb 23 3-4:30 pm Tinctures: $34 oils and soothing coconut the old- Home Remedies fashioned, cold process lye soap Preserve and concentrate the way. Wear old clothing with long properties of herbs to aid in sleep, Japanese Calligraphy & sleeves, long pants, toe-covered digestion, alertness and more. Start Culture: Studio Workshop If you’ve taken Japanese Calligraphy shoes, eye protection (glasses making a four-ounce tincture to 1 or 2, join us to continue working on acceptable) and rubber gloves. The bring home. A $10 supply fee will your projects with guidance from the second night of class is 6–8 p.m. A be collected. $10 supply fee will be collected. instructor. Students are encouraged Edison 1 Thursday to take part in a student exhibition Lake Harriet 1 Mon & Wed Mar 16 6:30-8:30 pm Feb. 25-26 at Homewood Studios. Jan 30-Feb 1 6-9 pm $21 $31 Register online or call 612.668.4828. Class is held at Homewood Studios, Edison 1 Mon & Wed 2400 Plymouth Ave. N. Feb 20-Feb 22 6-9 pm 4 Tuesdays $31 Lucy Laney Jan 31-Feb 21 1-3 pm $37 Register for classes online at mplscommunityed.com. Find us on Twitter! twitter.com/mplscommunityed

32 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com Jewelry Basics: MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS: Earrings & Bracelets Learn techniques for using jewelry Mieko Yamazaki, wire to create beautiful colorful bead Japanese Calligraphy instructor earrings or a bracelet. Students will at Homewood Studios make their own ear wires and jump rings. A $5 supply fee will be collected. “It is an honor and pleasure to share lessons with my students.” Southwest 4 Mondays Feb 6-Mar 6 7-9 pm Mieko Yamazaki is an educator and artist and has won several awards $34 in Japanese calligraphy. She has taught Japanese language for 15 years in Japan and the United States. Her experience as a teacher in Knit & Chat both countries has inspired her students to explore Japanese culture, Enjoy a relaxing night with fellow crafters. Start a new project or finish history, art-making and more, based on their Japanese calligraphy. an old one. For beginners or experts. Mieko is also an abstract oil painter who has been motivating The instructor has over 30 years of calligraphy students to make unique art pieces of Japanese calligraphy. teaching experience. Registration is required. Class fee is by donation. Waite Park 17 Wednesdays Jan 4-Apr 26 6:30-8:30 pm If you have knowledge, ideas or passions that you would like Donation to share with others, consider teaching a community education

class. Call 612.668.3939 or visit mplscommunityed.com for Arts & Entertainment Knitting 1: Scarves & more information. Hats—Beginner/Refresher If you’re new to knitting or need a refresher, join us to learn skills such as long-tail cast on, knit stitch, purl Knitting: Fair Isle Hat NEW | Magical stitch, gauge, basic pattern reading, Expand your knitting repertoire, Ice Luminaries and yarn and needle selection. Bring amaze your friends and use up all Learn to make ice lanterns of all US size 7 or 8 needles (circulars 24" those leftover balls of yarn! Learn to shapes and sizes while gaining the to 32" or straight) and worsted yarn. cast on and knit in the round using confidence to tackle your own ice Roosevelt 3 Wednesdays two colors, and learn to design and luminary projects. Explore ice Feb 1-Feb 15 6:30-8:30 pm read a simple fair isle pattern. The luminary basics, indoor and outdoor $28 class will cover gauge, yarn choices, display techniques, design ideas, and color combinations, and when and configurations. A $30 supply fee will Knitting Basics how to fix mistakes. Needles, patterns be collected. Learn to knit the basics: cast on, knit and wool yarn are provided. A $20 Southwest 3 Wednesdays four basic types of stitches, read a supply fee will be collected. Feb 1-Feb 15 6:30-8:30 pm pattern, and cast off. Bring needles Pratt 3 Wednesdays $31 (size 8) and an approximately 120- Feb 1-Feb 15 6:30-8:30 pm yard skein or ball of worsted-weight $28 Mosaics: cotton yarn. Make sure all skeins are wound and ready to work. Decorative Mirrors Knitting: Make a Hat Create something beautiful and Southwest 2 Thursdays Learn how to knit in the round with interesting, and achieve a sense of Feb 2-Feb 9 7-9 pm a simple hat pattern. Learn how to accomplishment through mosaic $21 decrease stitches, weave in ends! art. Gain a practical and theoretical Little knitting experience needed, understanding of the techniques but should be able to knit and purl. of mosaics, and learn about the Please bring 110 yards of Super Bulky materials, foundation, adhesives, yarn, 16" circular size US 13 and a set tools, and finishing touches. The double pointed size US 13 needles, and instructor will collect a $15 supply fee a stitch marker. the first night of class. Southwest 3 Thursdays Washburn 2 Mondays Feb 23-Mar 9 7-7:45 pm Mar 13-Mar 20 6-7:30 pm $21 $21 mplscommunityed.com Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment WINTER 2017 33 Painting: Acrylic Painting 2 NEW | Palette Up! Pottery: Wheel 2 Delve into color and composition Cherry Blossom & Improve your throwing techniques exercises, and explore different Bird Acrylic Painting as you develop your art. Oxidation painting surfaces. Email Socialize, relax and recharge. Complete firing of stoneware is provided. Fee [email protected] for a a painting of a bird silhouette perched includes 20 pounds of stoneware clay, supply list (cost is about $25). on a cherry blossom branch on an glazes, tools and firing. Registration is Southwest 6 Tuesdays 11" x 14" canvas. by phone (612.668.3100), in person, or by mail only to ensure that past Jan 31-Mar 7 6:30-8:30 pm South 1 Tuesday $46 Feb 21 7-9 pm students are not retaking the class. $32 We apologize for any inconvenience. Painting: Watercolor 1 Southwest 7 Tuesdays Explore your creativity while learning Pet Portrait Painting Jan 31-Mar 14 6:30-9 pm watercolor fundamentals such as Paint a portrait of your favorite fuzzy $75 mixing colors, washes, wet-dry friend after their photo is transferred approaches, texture and more. Bring a onto an 11-by-14-inch canvas. Email a Precious Metal Clay watercolor kit and 140# paper to class. quality photo of your pet (one pet per Create handcrafted charms, pendants, Lake Harriet 4 Wednesdays photo) to [email protected] at earrings and gifts for any occasion. Feb 1-Feb 22 7-9 pm least four days before class. Precious metal clay is a recycled $42 South 1 Tuesday material composed of particles of Mar 21 7-9 pm silver suspended in an organic binder. Painting: Watercolor 1 & 2 $40 When fired, the binder burns away Bring your own watercolor supplies to leave pure silver. Leave with your and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere to Pottery 1 homemade projects and an ounce of focus on your individual projects. The Introduction to methods of hand pure silver. The silver clay makes up class will include some instruction and building, throwing pots on the wheel, to 10 pairs of earrings. A supply fee of demonstration and is open to all levels. glazing and firing. Limited wheel approximately $40 (depending on the time. No open studio time. Bring Roosevelt 6 Tuesdays price of silver) will be collected. an old hand towel. Price includes a Jan 31-Mar 7 7-9 pm Lake Harriet 2 Wednesdays $46 supply fee and three basic glazes. Feb 1-Feb 8 6-9 pm Waite Park 7 Mondays $31 Painting: Watercolor 2 Jan 16-Feb 27 6:30-8:30 pm $72 Focus on abstract watercolor Sewing 1 techniques with Yupo paper, cling Learn the basics of sewing, cutting and wrap and color mixes. Bring a Waite Park 7 Tuesdays Jan 17-Feb 28 12:30-2:30 pm reading patterns in this introductory Arts & Entertainment photograph or art clipping to work $72 sewing class. Bring a sewing machine, from, a student watercolor set, a a bobbin that fits your machine, watercolor pad, a brush and a plastic Pottery: Wheel 1 thread, and project ideas. Other container for water. Learn how to properly throw pots and materials will be provided for first Lake Harriet 4 Wednesdays glaze projects. Pick up your finished week. Second week you will need to Mar 1-Mar 22 7-9 pm glazed pieces several weeks after the bring material. $42 last class. Fee includes 20 pounds of Southwest 4 Tuesdays stoneware clay, glazes, tools and firing. Jan 31-Feb 21 6-9 pm Painting: Watercolor Southwest 7 Mondays $46 Watch demonstrations before Jan 30-Mar 20 6:30-9 pm practicing individual watercolor $75 Waite Park 2 Mondays projects with instructor support. Feb 27-Mar 6 6:30-8:30 pm Bring a student watercolor set, South 7 Tuesdays $18 watercolor paper pad, brush, plastic Jan 31-Mar 14 6-8:30 pm container, and photos and objects you $75 would like to paint. Southwest 7 Wednesdays Edison 6 Wednesdays Feb 1-Mar 15 6:30-9 pm Feb 1-Mar 8 6:30-8:30 pm $75 $46 South 7 Thursdays There are no classes Feb 2-Mar 23 6-8:30 pm Monday, February 20. $75

34 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com Stained Glass 1 Learn the basic techniques of making stained glass projects. Bring a notebook and pen. Northeast 6 Mondays Feb 6-Mar 13 6:30-8:30 pm $46

Stained Glass 1 Learn to cut glass using a number of techniques, use special tools designed for stained glass artists and construct Sewing Dolls & Bears Sewing Workshop a small panel using a copper foil for Children in Need Learn to sew or improve your skills technique. Materials for the class are Use your sewing skills to spread while receiving guidance completing about $80. A high quality tool kit is happiness as we create dolls and your own personal project. Choose available from Glass Endeavors at a bears for children in need. New this what you want to learn, make, discounted rate of $125 for students. year we will have an easier pattern and work at your own pace with Sorry, no discounts. Class is held at for making bears out of felted wool. personalized one-on-one help and Glass Endeavors, 2716 E. 31st St. Call All materials are provided, but your advice on your projects. Bring your 612.721.9553 for more information. contributions of cotton fabric, fiberfill own sewing machine if you prefer. Roosevelt 4 Tuesdays and 100-percent wool sweaters for Southwest 5 Thursdays Feb 7-Feb 28 6-8:30 pm Arts & Entertainment felting are appreciated. Feb 9-Mar 9 6:15-9 pm $40 $52 Washburn 8 Mondays Jan 30-Mar 27 6:30-8:30 pm Stained Glass: Free Southwest 3 Tuesdays Feb 28-Mar 14 6-9 pm Panel Lampshades $37 You will learn about design, Sewing: Draperies construction and techniques for Learn how to design drapes, select Silk Painting successful panel lamp building. Come fabrics and construct all parts of the Use the Serti technique to create in prior to the first class to select drape. Learn about ordering supplies sharply defined, beautiful images with your pattern and glass so that you’re and how to prevent potential problems. paint or dye. A $25 supply fee will be ready to cut the first day of class. Purchase project supplies in class. collected. Bring a hair dryer to dry Beginning Stained Glass is required. Southwest 8 Wednesdays your piece quickly. Sorry, no discounts. Class is held at Feb 1-Mar 22 7:30-9 pm South 1 Thursday Glass Endeavors, 2716 E. 31st St. Call $46 Feb 23 6:30-8:30 pm 612.721.9553 for more information. $25 Roosevelt 4 Saturdays Sewing: Slipcovers Feb 4-Feb 25 10:30 am-12:30 pm Protect new furniture or make old Stained Glass 1 $34 furniture look new again by sewing Learn the Tiffany method of slipcovers properly and inexpensively. stained glass by completing a small NEW | Stamp-a-Stack Purchase project supplies in class. suncatcher to take home and hang of Birthday Cards Southwest 8 Wednesdays with pride. Cut and grind glass, apply Impress your family and friends with Feb 1-Mar 22 5-6:15 pm copperfoil, and solder to create a handmade birthday cards! Hand- $40 personal masterpiece. From patterns craft a set of 12 unique cards (two to patina, all tools and materials are cards each of six designs). Learn Sewing: Windowshades provided. A $60 supply fee will be how to use current paper-crafting Learn how to make insulated Roman, collected at the first class to cover all techniques, including photopolymer Austrian, balloon and cloud shades the glass, tools and supplies needed stamping, die cutting, dry embossing, for special needs. Get help selecting for the project. Class is held at the and adding color with alcohol-based fabrics and designing shades that are Warren, 4400 Osseo Road. markers. A $10 supply fee will be best for your project. Henry 3 Wednesdays collected. Feb 1-Feb 15 7-9:30 pm Southwest 8 Wednesdays South 1 Thursday Feb 1-Mar 22 6:15-7:30 pm $40 Mar 16 6-9 pm $40 $21 mplscommunityed.com Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment WINTER 2017 35 NEW | Sweater Salvage— Zakka Style Explore Zakka style via old, forgotten sweaters and clothing. Discover how patching, piecing, appliqué and embroidery will develop a repertoire for innovation. Bring a salvaged sweater or use one provided. A $12 materials fee will be collected. Register at www. articulture.org with the code “ComEd” to receive the $40 rate. Class is held at Articulture, 2613 Franklin Ave. E. Pratt 3 Wednesdays Feb 1-Feb 15 7-9 pm $40

NEW | Wire Eternity Ring Wire-wrapping is an easy-to-do embellishment that is elegant and captivating. Learn how to use any wire and just about any round bead Ballet Basics to make this ring. Bring needle-nose Dance Enjoy elegant fitness at its best pliers without ridges, flush cutting when you learn classical ballet pliers, nylon jaw pliers (optional), Appalachian Clogging 1 techniques while developing core 16–20 inches of 20g dead soft wire, Learn basic clogging steps, listening strength, flexibility and balance. A and four 0.4mm round beads. skills, how to improvise with ballet leotard, tights and slippers are recommended. South 1 Thursday foot percussion and more. Wear Feb 9 6:30-8:30 pm comfortable, smooth-soled shoes Southwest 5 Tuesdays $25 (leather is best) to slide on wood Feb 7-Mar 7 7-8 pm floors. Please, no tap shoes. $30 Wood Carving Pratt 6 Mondays Discover this ancient craft and create Jan 30-Mar 13 6:30-7:30 pm Ballroom Dance 1 beautiful pieces. Learn how to design $34 Learn a dance repertoire that will give you confidence on the dance floor.

Arts & Entertainment your own pattern or use existing patterns, choose wood, sharpen tools, Appalachian Clogging 2 Dancing is fun, exciting, and provides carve simple figures, and put on many Get exercise and have fun expanding health and social benefits. Class finishing touches. Dress for mess. A $4 your experience with clogging. Pre- covers the Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, supply fee will be collected. requisite: One previous clogging class. Rumba, Cha Cha, Tango, and Samba. South 5 Tuesdays Wear comfortable, smooth-soled Southwest 7 Thursdays Jan 31-Feb 28 6:30-8:30 pm shoes (leather is best) to slide on wood Feb 2-Mar 16 7:45-9 pm $40 floors. Please, no tap shoes. $45 Pratt 6 Mondays NEW | Woven Wall Hanging Jan 30-Mar 13 7:45-9 pm Ballroom Dance 2 Learn the basics of weaving without $40 Increase your confidence as you learn purchasing expensive equipment. additional step patterns and styling in If you love it, instruction will be Ballet the swing, foxtrot, waltz, tango, cha provided in the class for making your Perform warm-ups and basic cha, rumba and samba. Pre-requisite: own wooden peg loom. Bring scissors, positions, and work on center Know two to three basic steps in each lacing needle, ruler, wooden dowel, a combinations. Receive individual dance. 13.5" x 6.5" piece of cardboard, and corrections for alignment and Southwest 7 Mondays different textured yarn or ribbon in a positioning. Wear comfortable Jan 30-Mar 20 7:45-9 pm color scheme of your choosing. workout or dance clothes. $45 South 1 Thursday Edison 7 Wednesdays Mar 2 6:30-8:30 pm Feb 1-Mar 15 7:35-8:35 pm Find us on Facebook! $25 $38 facebook.com/MplsCommEd

36 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com Ballroom Dance 3 Cajun Dance Latin Dance 2 Continue your dancing pleasure Have fun, socialize and get exercise Continue expanding the skills you’ve as you learn more complex step while learning Cajun dances to the acquired in Latin Dance 1. patterns in the swing, foxtrot, cha- infectious sounds of southwest Southwest 7 Wednesdays cha, tango, waltz, rumba and samba. Louisiana. Experience Cajun-style Feb 1-Mar 15 7:45-9 pm Pre-requisite: Know four to five step two-steps, waltzes and the jitterbug. $45 patterns in each dance. No partner is necessary. Wear Southwest 7 Wednesdays comfortable dance shoes. Modern Dance 1 Achieve mind/body focus, relieve Feb 1-Mar 15 7:45-9 pm Pratt 3 Tuesdays $45 Jan 31-Feb 14 7:45-9 pm stress and feel energized while $25 understanding how to move with ease. Belly Dance 1 Learn positions, terminology and movement associated with modern Improve flexibility, creativity, Dances for control and grace in a comfortable dance. Wear comfortable clothes that Wedding Receptions allow you to see the line of your body. atmosphere. Wear workout or dance Gain a useful set of moves that can clothes. Dance barefoot or wear soft translate across dances, and learn Roosevelt 8 Tuesdays sandals or ballet slippers. Bring a scarf essentials for the waltz, swing dancing Jan 31-Mar 21 7:15-8:45 pm $52 to accent hip movements. and more. Register with a partner. Edison 8 Thursdays Tuition is per person. Feb 2-Mar 23 7:45-9 pm Salsa Dance 1 Washburn 5 Wednesdays $45 Add some spice to your dance life when Feb 8-Mar 8 7-8:30 pm you learn the salsa’s basic rhythm

$36 Arts & Entertainment Lake Harriet 7 Wednesdays and step and turn combinations. Feb 1-Mar 15 8:15-9:15 pm Pratt students should register with a Northeast 6 Tuesdays $35 Jan 31-Mar 7 6:30-7:30 pm partner; partners optional at Ramsey. $31 Pratt 6 Saturdays Pratt 6 Wednesdays Feb 4-Mar 11 11 am-12:15 pm Feb 1-Mar 8 8-9 pm Jefferson 7 Wednesdays $36 $31 Feb 1-Mar 15 7-8:30 pm $47 Ramsey 7 Tuesdays Belly Dance 2 Feb 7-Mar 21 7:30-8:30 pm Improve flexibility, creativity, $38 control and grace in a comfortable Hip Hop Dance Let loose to today’s hip-hop beats atmosphere. Wear workout or dance paired with dynamic dance moves. Swing Dance 1 clothes. Dance barefoot or wear soft Work out to hip-hop dance music Learn the one-step and three-step sandals or ballet slippers. Bring a scarf using technique and short routines swings and their many patterns and to accent hip movements. Students from Jason DeRulo, Drake, Chris turns, all while burning calories. should have taken Belly Dance 1 or Brown and more. Wear your best Southwest 7 Thursdays have prior Belly Dance experience. dancing shoes and comfortable Feb 2-Mar 16 6:30-7:30 pm Pratt 8 Tuesdays clothes. $38 Jan 31-Mar 21 6:30-7:30 pm $38 Lake Harriet 6 Thursdays Ramsey 7 Tuesdays Feb 2-Mar 16 6:15-7:15 pm Feb 7-Mar 21 6:20-7:20 pm Edison 8 Wednesdays No class Mar 9 $34 $38 Feb 1-Mar 22 6:10-7:40 pm $52 Lake Harriet 6 Thursdays Feb 2-Mar 16 7:20-8:20 pm No class Mar 9 $34 Belly Dance 3 As advanced students, combine technique conditioning with ethnic, Latin Dance 1 Dance the merengue, bachata, cha- fusion and other styles of Middle cha-cha, salsa and cumbia, and get Eastern dance. Finger cymbals are familiar with the footwork styles and required, and other props may be used. music for each dance. Pratt 8 Tuesdays Jan 31-Mar 21 7:45-8:45 pm Southwest 7 Wednesdays $38 Feb 1-Mar 15 6:15-7:30 pm $45 mplscommunityed.com Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment WINTER 2017 37 Swing Dance 2 Master additional steps and sequences Music & Performance in one- and three-step swing dances. Pre-requisite: Know at least four to Guitar 1 five patterns in swing. Learn warm-up exercises, basic guitar Southwest 7 Mondays tuning and maintenance, chords, Jan 30-Mar 20 6:30-7:30 pm chord progressions, strumming $38 patterns, finger picking patterns and more as you work toward playing your Swing Dance: favorite songs. Ability to read music West Coast Swing is not required. Bring an acoustic or Have great fun with the flexibility of electric guitar and a pick. this swing dance’s various spins and Roosevelt 6 Tuesdays counts, all while burning off calories. Jan 31-Mar 7 7:30-8:30 pm Southwest 7 Wednesdays $28 Feb 1-Mar 15 6:30-7:30 pm $38 Southwest 7 Tuesdays Jan 31-Mar 14 7-7:45 pm $38 Tap Dance 1 Banjo 1: 5-String Learn basic steps and tap routines Learn the basics of playing the three Anwatin 6 Wednesdays suitable for beginners and those finger picking or Scruggs style bluegrass Feb 1-Mar 8 6:15-7:15 pm with little experience. Tap shoes are technique made famous in classic $28 preferred. movies like Bonnie and Clyde and The Edison 7 Wednesdays Southwest 7 Tuesdays Beverly Hillbillies. Bring a 5-string Feb 1-Mar 15 6:30-7:30 pm Jan 31-Mar 14 7-8 pm banjo, two metal finger picks, one $31 $34 plastic thumb pick and a flash drive. 6 Tuesdays Pratt 6 Saturdays Roosevelt Guitar 2 Feb 4-Mar 11 10:15-11:15 am Jan 31-Mar 7 6:30-7:30 pm Pick up where you left off in Guitar 1, $34 $28 and learn how to play with more finesse. The instructor will teach Tap Dance 2 Community Band: augmentation, how to play in alternate Expand your knowledge of tap by Northeast tunings, and picking techniques. adding steps and combinations to Join the Northeast Community Bring a guitar and a flat pick. Arts & Entertainment improve your technique, articulation Band to play marches, show tunes Southwest 7 Tuesdays and rhythm. Tap shoes preferred. and other classic selections. To learn Jan 31-Mar 14 8-8:45 pm more, email [email protected]. To $38 Pratt 6 Saturdays Feb 4-Mar 11 11:30 am-12:30 pm register, call 612.275.2996. Anwatin 6 Wednesdays $34 Edison 7 Thursdays Feb 1-Mar 8 7:30-8:30 pm Feb 2-Mar 16 7-9:30 pm $28 Get your youngest family Free members in on the dance Edison 7 Wednesdays action. See page 64. Community Choir: Feb 1-Mar 15 7:35-8:35 pm $31 Prospect Park Sing in a fun, relaxed environment with the Prospect Park Community Choir, a Harmonica Quick Start mixed choir that sings everything from Get an overview of the standard 10- classical to pop to international music. hole diatonic harmonica, how it is Register at rehearsal for $55. Call used to play a melody, and how to use 612.929.5364 for more information. “cross-harp” technique for playing Rehearsals are held at Prospect Park blues styles. Bring a 10-hole diatonic United Methodist Church. harmonica in the key of C. Pratt 16 Sun & Tue Pratt 3 Wednesdays Jan 10-Apr 30 7-9 pm Feb 22-Mar 8 7-9 pm $55 $28

38 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com Northside Singers Love to sing? Don’t just restrict yourself to the shower.Treat yourself to a joyful hour a week singing pop, gospel and Christmas music with friends and neighbors. Laugh, make lasting relationships and get the chance to perform during the holiday season. The ability to read music or prior choir experience is not necessary—just bring your love of singing. As a community choir we strive to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for singers of all ages and abilities. A $55 staff and materials fee will be collected. Henry 8 Mondays Digital SLR 1 Jan 30-Mar 27 7:30-8:45 pm Improve the composition and $5 Photography quality of your photographs as you Digital SLR 1 or 2 must be learn the fundamentals of digital Ukulele 1 completed before registering SLR photography, including ASA/

Learn three simple cords that can Arts & Entertainment for any other class. ISO, f-stops, speed settings and accompany hundreds of songs and accessories. If you have a camera with create endless entertainment for you interchangeable lenses, please bring and your friends. Bring your ukulele. Astrophotography If you love night photography, stars it. West Photo class: register online South 3 Tuesdays and adventure, join us to take your or call 612.668.2470. West Photo is Jan 31-Feb 14 7-9 pm skills to the next level. Discover located at 21 University Ave. N.E. $28 how to take and create stunning Southwest 3 Thursdays Feb 2-Feb 16 7-9 pm 3 Wednesdays star and Milky Way images. Receive Pratt $46 Feb 1-Feb 15 7-9 pm tips for your next photography $28 adventure and understand programs West Photo 1 Saturday that help you plan the how, when Feb 4 10 am-3 pm Ukulele 2 and where for an astrophotography $38 Take your ukulele skills to the next shoot. Pre-requisite: DSLR 1 or a level with a variety of new techniques, strong understanding of your camera Roosevelt 3 Wednesdays including minor chords. Bring your settings. Mar 1-Mar 15 6:30-8:30 pm $46 ukulele. Pre-requisite: Ukulele 1 or Roosevelt 2 Wednesdays other experience. Feb 1-Feb 8 7-9 pm $34 Digital SLR 2 South 3 Tuesdays Start understanding the advanced Feb 21-Mar 7 7-9 pm features of your digital SLR camera, $28 Creative Art Photography including shutter speed, ASA/ISO Create your own masterpieces while settings, aperture control and more. Uke & More Saturday Jam exploring the fascinating world of long This class is designed for a camera Bring your uke, banjo, guitar, exposures and light painting. Focus with interchangeable lenses. harmonica or voice and gather around on studio projects to create dramatic Roosevelt 3 Tuesdays the coffee pot to share songs and art photography. Bring your digital Jan 31-Feb 14 6:30-8:30 pm tunes. Practice your skills, share SLR camera and a tripod. A shutter $42 music and get helpful tips in a casual release is helpful, but not necessary. atmosphere. Class is held at the instructor’s studio: Edison 3 Thursdays Feb 2-Feb 16 6:30-8:30 pm Pratt 6 Saturdays 77 13th Ave. NE, #205. $42 Feb 4-Mar 11 10 am-noon Roosevelt 4 Tuesdays $34 Jan 31-Feb 28 7-9 pm Southwest 3 Thursdays $50 Mar 2-Mar 16 7-9 pm Find us on Facebook! $42 facebook.com/MplsCommEd mplscommunityed.com Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment WINTER 2017 39 Photography as a Business If you’re thinking about starting a business in photography, join us to find out about legal requirements for starting a photography business in Minnesota. Topics covered include copyright, registration, sales tax and other related issues. Roosevelt 3 Wednesdays Feb 1-Feb 15 6:30-8:30 pm $42

Studio Lighting 1 Studio lighting often separates professional photos from amateur ones. Get a taste of why, when and how Flash Workshop Light Painting 2 photographers use this technique. Community Ed, in partnership with Build upon your light painting skills Class meets at 77 13th Ave. NE, #205. West Photo, offer you the chance to add an element of uncertainty and Jefferson 1 Saturday to participate in a hands-on flash a touch of the experimental to your Mar 18 10 am-2 pm photography course. Here you will photos. Pre-requisite: Light Painting 1 $34 receive practical instruction, time to and DSLR 1. Bring a tripod and LED test your skills, and also use top-of- incandescent flashlight. A shutter the-line camera accessories so that release is helpful. Meet at Jefferson The Art of Posing you get the perfect photo! This class is before going on location. for Photography perfect if you have taken a CE Digital Practice effective posing of yourself Jefferson 3 Wednesdays and others, learn to coach subjects SLR 1 or 2 class. Mar 1-Mar 15 7-9 pm $38 into the pose you desire and identify Jefferson 3 Wednesdays common posing mistakes. Get tips Feb 1-Feb 15 7-9 pm $45 on using composition techniques Macro Photography and posing skills in tandem to create Macro photography is the technique Jefferson 3 Wednesdays beautiful portraits. Bring your DSLR Mar 1-Mar 15 7-9 pm of taking extreme close-ups. Learn camera. Class is held at 77 13th Ave. $45 which settings to use when you get NE, #205. Arts & Entertainment up close and personal! Pre-requisite: Digital SLR 1. Roosevelt 3 Mondays Light Painting 1 Mar 6-Mar 20 7-9 pm Improve upon and learn more about Jefferson 3 Thursdays $42 light painting, a technique that adds Feb 2-Feb 16 7 pm-9 pm $38 an element of uncertainty and a touch of the experimental to your photos. No two photos will ever look the same. Photographing Bring a tripod and digital SLR camera. the Foshay Tower A shutter release is helpful. Meet at Take an afternoon on the sweeping Jefferson. lookout deck of the Foshay Tower Jefferson 3 Wednesdays in downtown Minneapolis to Feb 8-Feb 22 7-9 pm photograph buildings from high above $38 the city streets. Experience light and color changes throughout the Once you master painting afternoon and receive tips that will help you produce beautiful photos. with a camera, test your skills Bring a $5 entry fee. Class meets at the old-fashioned way — with Foshay Tower, 821 Marquette Ave. S. a paintbrush! See page 34 1 Saturday to explore which style of Jefferson Mar 18 1-4 pm painting you prefer. $31

40 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com Health & Fitness

What exactly makes a healthy lifestyle? An hour of intense cardio? A home free of hormone disruptors? A stress-relieving massage? Lucky for you, you don’t have to choose. Our classes run the gamut to keep you at the top of your game in every aspect of healthy living. Aquatics at Northeast Aquatics at Southwest Aquatics Participants with shoulder length The pool is located on the 46th St. hair must wear a swim cap. A & Beard Ave. S. side of Southwest Aquatics at Dowling cleansing shower is required before High. Enter through Door #1 or The Dowling pool is a warm, entering the pool. Shower shoes #15. Call 612.668.3100 for more therapeutic pool. A cleansing are recommended. Times listed information. shower is required. Shower shoes are are “in water” times. Please arrive recommended. Times listed are “in 10 minutes early to change. Call Adult Lap Swim water” times. Locker room door will 612.668.1515 for more information. Pick up a season swim pass to use open 10 minutes before class. Park in for all lap swim hours during the back lot and enter at door #21. Call fall quarter. Cost is $25 for a single 612.668.4828 for more information. Adult Lap Swim pass, $40 for double, $50 for three to Swim laps for fitness and enjoyment. four people, and $60 for five or more Adult Water Exercise Register for the entire session or pay people. Registration is required. Exercise and stretch for 50 minutes $3 per swim at the door depending on Please call for discount to be applied. in a warm therapeutic pool with an lane availability. Southwest 6 Mon/Tue/Thu experienced instructor. No senior Feb 6-Mar 20 7:30-9 pm Northeast 8 Thursdays $25 discounts. Feb 2-Mar 23 7:30-8:30 pm Health & Fitness Health Dowling 10 Mondays $21 Jan 9-Mar 27 4:25-5:15 pm Adult Intro to Water Skills $50 Northeast 8 Fridays This class is for students who aren’t Feb 3-Mar 24 7:30-8:30 pm yet comfortable in the water. Dowling 10 Mondays $21 Jan 9-Mar 27 5:20-6:10 pm Southwest 6 Mondays $50 Swimnastics Feb 6-Mar 20 8:30-9 pm Exercise in a pool to increase your $40 Dowling 12 Wednesdays flexibility while toning and slimming. Jan 11-Mar 29 5:20-6:10 pm Southwest 6 Tuesdays $60 Swimnastics is great for achy backs Feb 7-Mar 14 8:30-9 pm and muscles. Shower shoes are $40 Dowling 12 Wednesdays recommended. Southwest 6 Thursdays Jan 11-Mar 29 4:25-5:15 pm Northeast 8 Tuesdays Feb 9-Mar 16 8:30-9 pm $60 Jan 31-Mar 21 6:30 pm-7:15 pm $40 $42 Enjoy the flexibility you get Northeast 8 Tuesdays Jan 31-Mar 21 7:15 pm-8 pm from swimming? See what Looking for Family & $42 twists and turns your body Youth Swim classes? can take outside of the Northeast 8 Thursdays water (page 36). See pages 66-67. Feb 2-Mar 23 6:30 pm-7:15 pm $42 There are no classes Monday, February 20.

42 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com Adult Stroke Development Exercise & Fitness This class is for students who are comfortable in the water and able to Barre Tone “doggy” paddle. Combine the grace of ballet with the Southwest 6 Mondays efficiency of a gym workout through Feb 6-Mar 20 8:30-9 pm barre tone. Concentrate on alignment, $40 placement, posture, flexibility and coordination to strengthen and Southwest 6 Tuesdays Feb 7-Mar 14 8:30-9 pm lengthen your muscles. Bring a mat. $40 Edison 7 Thursdays Feb 2-Mar 16 6:30-7:30 pm Southwest 6 Thursdays $38 Feb 9-Mar 16 8:30-9 pm $40 Pratt 5 Tuesdays Feb 21-Mar 21 7:45-8:45 pm $30 Adult Stroke Refinement Improve your front crawl and all other strokes. You should be comfortable Bodyshaping/Bodybuilding submerging completely underwater, Enjoy a high-energy workout with know basic strokes, be comfortable fun and lively music. Body shaping in the deep end and be able to float is a system of strength training and for 10 seconds.

flexibility exercises that combines the Health & Fitness Southwest 6 Mondays Low Impact Aerobics best elements from free weights and Feb 6-Mar 20 8:30-9 pm Avoid the hassle of big clubs, lockers, yoga. Bring indoor athletic shoes and $40 and people you don’t know. Follow a water bottle. easy choreography that will raise Southwest 6 Tuesdays Pratt 7 Mondays Feb 7-Mar 14 8:30-9 pm your metabolism and burn fat. Work Jan 30-Mar 20 8-9:15 am $40 on your abdomen and glutes with $43 strength training for upper body and Southwest 6 Thursdays back support. South 8 Tuesdays Feb 9-Mar 16 8:30-9 pm Jan 31-Mar 21 6:45-7:45 pm Waite Park 9 Mondays $40 $40 Jan 23-Mar 20 5:45-6:45 pm $46 Pratt 8 Wednesdays Feb 1-Mar 22 8-9:15 am Waite Park 9 Wednesdays $47 Jan 25-Mar 22 5:45-6:45 pm Now Hiring Lifeguards $46 Pratt 8 Wednesdays 15 years and older. Feb 1-Mar 22 6:30-7:45 pm Waite Park 9 Saturdays $47 Jan 28-Mar 25 8:30-9:30 am and Water $46 South 7 Thursdays Safety Instructors Feb 2-Mar 23 6:45-7:45 pm Ballet Fusion $35 16 years and older. Use techniques from ballet, yoga and Pratt 8 Fridays Pilates to get a great cardio workout Feb 3-Mar 24 8-9:15 am Lifeguard certification required. that tones your body and strengthens $47 If you aren’t certified and would your core. Bring a yoga mat, towel and like to be, please contact us. water bottle. Pratt 8 Saturdays Feb 4-Mar 25 8:45-10 am Roosevelt 7 Mondays For more information, $47 Jan 30-Mar 20 6-7 pm please contact Silvia Ihme $35 at 612.668.3100 or [email protected] Want to make friends while Find us on Facebook! you work out? Try a team sport! facebook.com/MplsCommEd See page 49. mplscommunityed.com Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment WINTER 2017 43 Kickboxing Fusion Get a total body endurance workout in this high-energy class. Improve your strength, aerobic endurance, speed, flexibility, coordination and balance as you kick, jab, cross, hook and uppercut your way to a fitter you. Bring a mat, a towel, water and light hand weights. Roosevelt 8 Tuesdays Jan 31-Mar 21 6-7 pm $38 Circuit Training + Gutbusters: Kickboxing: Cardio Cardio Blasts Stretch & Balance Kick, punch, bob and weave your Combine strength and balance Improve strength, balance and way to a higher level of fitness by exercises with short cardio blasts for flexibility through intensive body- constantly moving to get the cardio an intense boot camp-style workout. comprehensive exercises, balance and your body needs. Leave with a surge of Modifications will be provided for stretch work. Bring a mat and wear energy and the confidence to handle each person’s workout. comfortable clothes. anything that comes your way. Bring Washburn 8 Mondays Northeast 7 Wednesdays a towel and mat. Jan 30-Mar 27 6:15-7:15 pm Feb 1-Mar 15 7-8:15 pm $68 $41 Henry 8 Mondays Jan 30-Mar 27 6:15-7:15 pm Washburn 8 Wednesdays $38 Feb 1-Mar 22 6:15-7:15 pm Hip Hop Kung Fu This dance-based cardio class is $68 designed to get you moving. Tackle Martial Arts: Indonesian a combination of hip hop moves and Learn the fundamentals of self- Core Fusion Kung Fu to strengthen and sculpt defense and various styles of martial Focus on your core strength and your body in a fun atmosphere. No arts. Stretching exercises, kicks, stability in a workout that draws experience is necessary. Bring a water punches, blocks, grabs, meditation, from the disciplines of Pilates, yoga bottle and towel. stick fighting and up-close techniques and traditional calisthenics. Bring will be taught. Wear loose clothing. Roosevelt 8 Tuesdays Health & Fitness Health a yoga mat, a towel, water and light Jan 31-Mar 21 7:15-8:15 pm Southwest 7 Mondays hand weights. $38 Jan 30-Mar 20 6:30-8 pm Roosevelt 7 Mondays $47 Jan 30-Mar 20 7:15-8:15 pm $35 Jump Rope for Fitness Gain agility, speed, coordination, and Mat Pilates 1 balance; burn fat; and achieve overall Improve your flexibility, build Dance Party Fitness fitness by jumping rope. Learn the strength, and develop control and Get a fun aerobic/cardio workout fundamental techniques of jumping endurance in the whole human body. using moves from Zumba, World Beat rope to build a fun and fast workout Pilates puts emphasis on alignment, and more. Bring a towel and water. routine for your entire body. With breathing, developing a strong core, Northeast 6 Mondays proper technique, jumping rope is a and improving coordination and Feb 6-Mar 13 6-7 pm dynamic, low-impact activity. A $5 balance. Wear comfortable clothes $34 jump rope fee will be collected. and bring a mat. Southwest 7 Thursdays Jefferson 6 Tuesdays If Dance Party Fitness leaves you Feb 2-Mar 16 7:30-8:30 pm Jan 31-Mar 7 6-7 pm wanting more upbeat activity, $31 $35 expand your horizons with our other dance opportunities. Safety Disclaimer: There is an inherent risk of accident and injury in any activity. We’ve got everything from salsa It is the responsibility of the participant to be aware that there are assumed risks in to swing, ballet to ballroom and participation. Minneapolis Public Schools (SSD #1) assumes no responsibility for tap to hip hop (pages 36-38). injuries received during activities. Any changes in participants’ activity level should be done under the approval and direction of their physician or health care provider.

44 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com Mat Pilates 2 Walking for Fitness Now that you’ve learned the basics of Don’t let snowy, cold weather stop you Pilates, challenge yourself to this new, from walking. Enjoy this easy exercise calorie burning, next-level course. indoors instead. Walking can lower Test your flexibility and endurance blood pressure, cholesterol, risk of as you stretch and pump your way to stroke and injury. It can also improve a stronger you. Bring your own mat. your sense of well-being and happiness. Jefferson 6 Thursdays Henry 8 Mon & Wed Feb 2-Mar 9 6-7 pm Jan 30-Mar 27 6-8:30 pm $35 Free

Northeast 9 Mon-Thu Nia Jan 30-Mar 30 5:45-6:45 pm Join us to enjoy this fitness practice Free that combines the best of dance, martial arts and yoga. More dance Roosevelt 8 Mon-Wed party than workout, Nia builds Jan 30-Mar 22 6-8 pm strength, agility, and confidence, and Free is a great form of conditioning. Pilates 2 Lake Harriet 6 Mondays Weight Training Test your conditioning with Learn weight training techniques Jan 30-Mar 13 6:35-7:35 pm strengthening and stretching exercises, $31 and develop a personal weight and make your torso the power center training program. Work with a trainer of the body. Pre-requisite: Pilates 1. Lake Harriet 7 Wednesdays on Tuesdays and by yourself on

Feb 1-Mar 15 6:30-7:30 pm Washburn 8 Tuesdays Thursdays. Health & Fitness $35 Jan 31-Mar 21 7:15-8:30 pm $50 Northeast 6 Tue & Thu Feb 7-Mar 16 7-8:15 pm $42 Pilates 1 Lake Harriet 7 Wednesdays Improve your posture, balance and Feb 1-Mar 15 6:15-7:15 pm flexibility with this unique method of $35 Zumba Gold body conditioning. Build strength in Enjoy a low-impact, easy-to-follow, your abdomen, lower back and hips, Pilates Yoga Power Sculpt Latin-inspired dance fitness party and focus on making your torso the Use Pilates principles to raise that keeps you in the groove of life. power center of your body. your heart rate and work out at an Zumba Gold modifies the moves and Washburn 8 Mondays intermediate level. The class will use pace of Zumba to suit the needs of Jan 30-Mar 27 6-7 pm provided small stability balls and active older participants. $42 resistance TheraBands, which may Roosevelt 7 Mondays be purchased from the instructor for Jan 30-Mar 20 6-6:45 pm Pratt 8 Tuesdays Jan 31-Mar 21 6:15-7:30 pm $5. Pre-requisite: Experience with $31 $47 Pilates and yoga. Washburn 8 Mondays Zumba: Basic + Toning Washburn 8 Tuesdays Jan 30-Mar 27 7:15-8:30 pm This one-hour Zumba class infuses Jan 31-Mar 21 6-7 pm $50 mostly high-intensity dance fitness $42 choreographies with two to three Lake Harriet 7 Wednesdays Triple Threat Workout lower intensity songs. Basic Zumba Feb 1-Mar 15 7:30-8:30 pm Maximize your workout by combining and Zumba Toning formats are $35 a variety of activities: 20 minutes of combined to provide a unique and aerobics, 20 minutes of resistance specialized Zumba experience. training and 20 minutes of stretching A complete healthy lifestyle or yoga. Bring a towel and mat. Jefferson 6 Tuesdays Feb 7-Mar 14 7-8 pm consists of more than just Henry 8 Mondays $46 exercise. Find out how you Jan 30-Mar 27 7:30-8:30 pm can have constant access to $38 Register now and make sure healthy foods, too. Check you get into your favorite out “Year-Round Indoor Salad Find us on Twitter! classes! We’re online at Gardening” on page 25. twitter.com/mplscommunityed mplscommunityed.com. mplscommunityed.com Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment WINTER 2017 45 Zumba: Exercise to Latin Music Maximize fat burning and total body toning through the interval and resistance training that Zumba provides. The dance workout combines moves from salsa, cumbia, merengue and more. Bring a small towel and water bottle. Roosevelt 7 Mondays Jan 30-Mar 20 7-8 pm $38

Southwest 7 Tuesdays Jan 31-Mar 14 7-8 pm $38 Health & Wellness Lake Harriet 7 Wednesdays Feb 1-Mar 15 7-8 pm NEW | A Mindful CPR & AED Training $38 Approach to Resolutions with First Aid If your New Year’s weight resolution Learn CPR, choking management, Roosevelt 8 Wednesdays Feb 1-Mar 22 7:30-8:30 pm has already been placed on the back and the use of barrier devices for $42 burner, learn the skills to connect adult, child, and infant victims, as with yourself and make mindful well as how to use an AED in this Lucy Laney 8 Tuesdays resolutions to transform your eating HeartSaver course from the American Feb 7-Mar 28 6-7 pm habits and enjoy lifelong positive food Heart Association. No discounts. $42 changes. Ramsey 1 Friday Southwest 4 Tuesdays Feb 17 10 am-3 pm Zumba Punch Passes Feb 21-Mar 14 7:30-9 pm $70 for Classes at Roosevelt $28 Make your workouts work for your schedule. Drop in during any CPR: Adult, Infant & Child Afro Textured Hair Care 101 with AED Training scheduled Zumba or Zumba Gold Learn the basic hair care tips, styling, class at Roosevelt between Jan. 31 Receive a certificate of completion Health & Fitness Health trends and resources for Afro- and Mar. 22 and receive a punch card. when you finish this HeartSaver textured hair to achieve and sustain course covering CPR, choking Five- and 10-class cards are available. healthy hair. Move away from using Cards expire at the end of the session. management and how to use an AED. chemicals on your hair and learn how A $6 supply fee will be collected. 10-class Punch Pass: $56; 5-class Punch to become confident in caring for your Pass: $28. Register for both CPR and First Aid beautiful, kinky, coily, curly textures. classes for a reduced price. Call the Henry 3 Mondays site offering the class to register with Feb 27-Mar 13 7-8:30 pm the discount. Roosevelt class is held at $24 Sibley Park, 1900 E. 40th St. Southwest 1 Monday Chinese Massage Feb 13 5:15-9:15 pm for Couples $45 Learn massage techniques to help you give great back rubs, soothe Roosevelt 1 Saturday Feb 25 11 am-1:30 pm tired hands and feet, and find basic $50 acupressure points. Bring a pillow and blanket or yoga mat. Wear Southwest 1 Monday loose clothing, and have trimmed Mar 13 5:15-9:15 pm fingernails. Class fee is per couple, $45 and only one person needs to register. South 1 Tuesday Find us on Twitter! Mar 21 7-9 pm twitter.com/mplscommunityed $21

46 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com CPR: Adult, Infant & Essential Oils: Cleaning, Essential Oils: Immune Child with AED Training Chemical-Free Make & Take Boosters Make & Take & First Aid Keeping a clean house doesn’t mean Everyone can use a little immune Receive a two-year American Heart soaking it in toxic chemicals. Create support this time of year. Join us to Association certification card when a healthier home by making your learn how essential oils and oil-infused you complete this HeartSaver course own cleaning products with the products can give your immune system covering CPR, first aid and how to use help of essential oils. Make a carpet a boost and help keep you healthy an AED. No discounts. Class is held at deodorizer, daily shower spray, glass throughout the cold Minnesota winter. Sibley Park, 1900 E. 40th St. and mirror cleaner, and wood floor Make an alcohol-free hand sanitizer, Roosevelt 1 Saturday cleaner. A $16 supply fee will be an immune booster roller bottle blend, Feb 25 11 am-4 pm collected. foaming hand soap and a sanitizing $70 Ramsey 1 Tuesday spray. A $16 supply fee will be collected. Feb 7 6-8:30 pm Ramsey 1 Tuesday $21 Feb 21 6-8:30 pm Digestion 101: $21 What the Gut?! Gain a better understanding of the steps of digestion, the key organs involved in the process, and why Essential Oils Workshops optimizing digestion is critical to good health. Learn how to improve Essential Oils: Basic Uses your body’s relationship with food Learn the basic chemistry of by bettering your nutrition choices. essential oils, and fill your medicine

Lake Harriet 1 Monday cabinet with natural, plant-based Health & Fitness Mar 6 6:30-7:30 pm products. $18 Jefferson 1 Wednesday Mar 15 6-8 pm NEW | Easy Green Living: $18 Save Your Health, Your Money, & Your Planet Essential Oils: Discover ways to live greener Green Cleaning including what to use for inexpensive, Rid your home of hormone non-toxic cleaning supplies, and disruptors and toxins by cleaning how to easily find non-toxic interior with safe, natural and effective and exterior home improvement products. Let go of artificial products and materials. Learn how antibacterial products and learn to these easy changes will save money naturally disinfect using ingredients and be healthier for both you and the you have at home. environment. Receive a discount if you register Jefferson 1 Wednesday Pratt 1 Saturday for all four workshops. Call Feb 8 6-8 pm Mar 4 10 am-noon 612.668.2740. $18 $18 Essential Oils for Health Essential Oils: Eco-Friendly Gifts: Many people have hormone Reclaim Your Emotions Make Your Own imbalances from pollution, the Reclaim power over your emotions Make holiday gifts with therapeutic- food they eat and the chemicals they and cultivate positive habits. Learn grade essential oils and other use to clean their homes. Learn how which essential oils are most green items. Receive step-by-step essential oils can fit into your life compatible with you and will make instructions to help you make and go home with healthy products the greatest impact in combating your stress. additional products at home. A $10 you can make yourself. supply fee will be collected. Jefferson 1 Monday Jefferson 1 Wednesday Mar 8 6-8 pm Jefferson 1 Wednesday Feb 13 6-8 pm $18 Feb 22 6-8 pm $18 $18 mplscommunityed.com Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment WINTER 2017 47 Healthy Living: Self Massage for Sugar Savvy Stress Reduction Understand the consequences of a Learn how to personally relieve the diet high in sugar and the ways in pain and tension in your shoulders which it has been proven to have a and arms using simple techniques negative impact on overall health. that encourage relaxation, calm the Learn how to read labels, identify how mind and accelerate healing. Your much “hidden” sugar is in your food, own touch has the power to comfort, and discover how sugar affects blood re-balance and release stress on sugar levels and hormones. physical, emotional and spiritual Lake Harriet 1 Monday levels. Wear comfortable clothes. Mar 13 6:30-7:30 pm Henry 1 Monday $18 Feb 6 6:30-8:30 pm $18 Krav Maga Feel the confidence that comes with Shoulder Massage First Aid knowing how to defend yourself Learn critical skills of managing an for Couples in any situation. Learn a variety of Learn simple techniques that emergency, including how to treat combatives (punching, kicking, etc.), encourage relaxation, calm the bleeding, sprains, broken bones, as well as techniques for defending mind and accelerate healing, not to shock, diabetic emergencies, seizures, against common attacks on the street mention relieve shoulder and neck stroke and other first aid emergencies. and in domestic situations (chokes, pain, tension headaches, tight jaws, Bring your current CPR card to class. guns, knives, etc.). Wear comfortable carpal tunnel syndrome and tension Receive a certificate of completion at clothes and athletic shoes, and bring due to mouse use. Wear comfortable the end of class. Optional instructional a water bottle. clothes. One person should register books ($15) will be available for Henry 4 Wednesdays but both should attend; the fee covers purchase. No discounts. Register Feb 22-Mar 15 7:30-8:45 pm both people. for both CPR and first aid classes at $28 Roosevelt for a reduced price. Class Henry 1 Monday is held at Sibley Park, 1900 E. 40th St. Feb 13 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Massage for Couples $28/Couple Roosevelt 1 Saturday Learn simple massage techniques Feb 25 1:30-4 pm that encourage relaxation, calm the $40 mind and accelerate healing. Wear Women’s & Girls’ Health & Fitness Health comfortable clothes. Bring two sheets Self-Defense Workshop Attend this demonstration workshop and a pillowcase, lotion or oil. You First Aid: American that promotes community wellness must register with a partner. Heart Association and security. Wear comfortable Learn to handle medical, injury Southwest 2 Mondays clothes and tennis shoes if you want to and environmental emergencies, Jan 30-Feb 6 6-9 pm practice the skills. Ages 13 and older. including choking, shock, stroke, $31/Person Call 612.668.3100 to register. seizures, allergic and diabetic reactions, bleeding, wounds, burns, NEW | Migraine Boot Southwest 1 Tuesday fractures and sprains, bites, cold- and Jan 17 7:30-8:45 pm Camp: Natural Remedies Free heat-related problems, and poisoning. & More Receive a certificate of completion at Discover great tools to have on hand Southwest 1 Wednesday the end of class. A $6 supply fee will that will help you reduce and relieve Jan 18 7:30-8:45 pm be collected. Register for both CPR migraines naturally using muscle Free and first aid classes at Southwest for stretches, blood flow, herbs, oils and a $10 discount. Call 612.668.3100 more. Discuss options you can bring to register with the discount. up with your doctor, and receive Southwest 1 Monday a rescue and prevention tincture, Mar 20 5:30-9:30 pm rub-on tension relieving oil, and $45 aromatherapy to take home. A $20 supply fee will be collected. Pratt 3 Tuesdays There are no classes Feb 28-Mar 14 6:30-8:30 pm Monday, February 20. $31

48 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com Volleyball: Adult Co-Ed Join others for an enjoyable, exhilarating night of full-court volleyball. Lake Harriet 10 Mondays Jan 9-Mar 27 7 pm-9 pm $30

Volleyball: Adult Co-Ed Competitive Join competitive, co-ed volleyball. You must be able to demonstrate your ability to pass, set, hit and serve. Pre- requisite: Solid volleyball skills. Southwest 7 Wednesdays Feb 1-Mar 22 7:15-9:15 pm $36

Sports & Recreation Volleyball: Adult Co-Ed Recreational Badminton: Adult Co-ed Floorball No instruction is provided in this co- After a review of the rules and strokes, Join the Northeast Floorball group ed recreational volleyball class. Pre- play a game of singles or doubles. for pick-up games of this fun, safe, requisite: Some volleyball knowledge. Health & Fitness Improve all aspects of your game, energetic type of floor hockey. To Drop-in cost is $3 at the door. Class including serves, hits and net-play. learn more, contact Minneapolis is held at Wenonah School, 5625 23rd Southwest 7 Mondays Floorball on Facebook. There is no Ave. S. Jan 30-Mar 20 7:15-9:15 pm online registration. Roosevelt 9 Thursdays $36 Northeast 8 Mondays Feb 2-Mar 30 6:30-8:30 pm Jan 30-Mar 20 7-9 pm $24 Washburn 6 Tuesdays $3 Feb 7-Mar 14 7-9 pm $30 Northeast 8 Thursdays Volleyball: Power Plus Feb 2-Mar 23 7-9 pm Join in on competitive, co-ed $3 volleyball for players with BB/A co- Basketball rec (advanced) skill levels. You must Enjoy a friendly, non-competitive, be able to demonstrate your abilities half-court basketball game for co-ed Pickleball Join us for a sport that’s gaining at an open gym. The instructor will adults. Play four-on-four or five-on- popularity all around the world. contact you upon registration. five, without coaches or referees. A combination of badminton and Jefferson 8 Tuesdays Southwest 7 Tuesdays tennis, pickleball is easy to learn and Jan 31-Mar 21 7-9 pm Jan 31-Mar 14 7:15-9:15 pm fun to play for all skill levels. $26 $25 Southwest 7 Wednesdays Feb 1-Mar 22 7:15-9:15 pm Golf 1 & 2 $36 Practice putting, chipping, pitching and full-length shots to improve your NEW | Snowshoeing golf skills. Learn about golf history, Enjoy the winter by snowshoeing with clubs, rules and etiquette. Bring #3, your friends and family at Theodore #5, #7 and #9 irons and a putter. Wirth Park. Exercise and stay healthy Roosevelt 6 Mondays in the winter. Bring snow shoes if you Jan 30-Mar 20 7:30-8:30 pm own a pair. $34 Anwatin 5 Mondays Northeast 6 Wednesdays Feb 6-Mar 13 6:30-8 pm Feb 8-Mar 15 7:30-8:30 pm $40 $34 mplscommunityed.com Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment WINTER 2017 49 Yoga: Gentle 2 Continue to develop your yoga practice. Recommended for those with previous yoga experience. Dowling 8 Mondays Jan 30-Mar 27 7:05-8 pm $46

Yoga: Hatha Find a deeper connection for your body, mind and spirit by using breath to guide the body. Focus on strength, stamina, balance, flexibility and Yoga & Mind/Body proper alignment in this hatha yoga class. Practice breathing exercises, Classes vary from site to site. Contact the site directly with questions sun salutations, classical yoga regarding music, lighting, equipment or experience level. We encourage asanas and relaxation with thorough you to bring your own mat, but most sites have some available. Wear explanation and guidance. comfortable clothing and refrain from eating a large meal before class. Dowling 8 Mondays Jan 30-Mar 27 6-7:15 pm Yoga: Chakra Yoga: Gentle 1 $50 There are seven major psychic centers Strengthen major muscle groups, in the body that process energy. Explore increase respiratory function, release Lake Harriet 7 Mondays these seven centers to learn their tension and relax your mind and body. Jan 30-Mar 20 6:15 pm-7:15 pm $35 purpose, what supports their healthy If you have physical limitations or function and what can block them. are new to yoga, enjoy a class that Southwest 7 Tuesdays Southwest 7 Wednesdays focuses on gentle techniques that Jan 31-Mar 14 5:30-6:45 pm Feb 1-Mar 15 6:30-7:30 pm accommodate all bodies. Must be $45 $38 able to comfortably transition from standing to seated position. South 8 Tuesdays Jan 31-Mar 21 6 pm-7 pm Yoga: Fitness Washburn 8 Mondays $42 Increase your strength, improve Jan 30-Mar 27 7:30-8:30 pm

Health & Fitness Health your flexibility and practice balance, $42 Washburn 8 Wednesdays relaxation, and breathing techniques Feb 1-Mar 22 4:30-5:30 pm through yoga exercises. Dowling 8 Mondays $42 Jan 30-Mar 27 6-6:55 pm Anwatin 7 Mondays $42 Strengthen your muscles Jan 30-Mar 20 6-7:20 pm through your favorite style $45 Roosevelt 7 Wednesdays of yoga; then, soothe them Feb 1-Mar 15 6-7:15 pm Washburn 8 Mondays $45 through the art of Chinese Jan 30-Mar 27 6-7:15 pm massage (page 46). $50 South 7 Thursdays Feb 2-Mar 23 7:30-8:30 pm Find us on Facebook! Northeast 7 Tuesdays $42 facebook.com/MplsCommEd Jan 31-Mar 14 6:15-7:15 pm $38

Anwatin 8 Wednesdays Feb 1-Mar 22 6-7:20 pm $50

Washburn 8 Wednesdays Feb 1-Mar 22 6-7:15 pm $50

South 7 Thursdays Feb 2-Mar 23 6-7 pm $42

50 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com Mind/Body Practices

Alexander Technique NEW | Qi Gong: Get introduced to the Alexander 18 Movements Technique, an educational discipline Learn the 18 movements of Qi Gong, that will help you coordinate your including warm-ups that will open whole body efficiently in everything the joints, incorporate healing you do: walking and climbing sounds, and gather energy from Tai Chi Chuan 2 stairs, driving the car, gardening, or heaven and earth. Wear comfortable Improve and expand your practice working at the computer, playing an clothes and avoid a heavy meal by learning new and enhanced instrument and more. Learn skills to before class. moves and positions. Pre-requisite: invite a lighter sense of being in your Pratt 4 Wednesdays Tai Chi Chuan 1 or other Tai Chi life. Bring a mat. Feb 22-Mar 15 6:30-7:30 pm experience. $26 Lake Harriet 6 Thursdays Northeast 6 Tuesdays Feb 2-Mar 16 5-6 pm Feb 7-Mar 14 7:30-8:30 pm $31 Qi Gong: Spring $31 Barton 9 Thursdays Forest Techniques 1 Relax, balance your energy and bring Feb 2-Mar 30 6:30-7:30 pm Tai Chi Minnesota Style: more harmony into your life with Qi $46 Minn eh soh Tai Chi Gong. Learn active exercises and a Try out this easy and short form wonderful meditation for balance Meditation in Everyday of Tai Chi, an ancient mind body and healing. Wear comfortable Health & Fitness Life: An Introduction to system of exercises that incorporates clothes. balance and transfer of weight. We’ll Meditation 4 Thursdays Explore your heart and mind Southwest also discuss the principles, history Feb 2-Feb 23 6:30-8:15 pm and philosophy of Tai Chi. through meditation. Learn simple $34 methods to begin the process of Waite Park 4 Mondays recognizing your true nature. Wear Feb 6-Feb 27 6:15-7:45 pm comfortable clothes. Bring a cushion Tai Chi & Qi Gong 1 $28 and blanket if you wish. Improve flexibility and balance using sun-style Tai Chi and Qi Gong Roosevelt 4 Mondays exercises. Learn a 12-movement form Tai Chi: Wu Form Feb 27-Mar 20 6-7:30 pm Known as the “moving mediation,” to gain better control of your health $28 Wu Tai Chi is a series of slow, and improve your quality of life. controlled movements that develop Edison 5 Wednesdays Meditation Sampler strength, balance, posture and calm. Feb 8-Mar 8 6:30-8 pm It is especially good for healing joint Discover how to reduce stress, $42 build your immune system and and back pain and releasing stress. support your general health and Jefferson 7 Wednedays wellness through meditation. Get Tai Chi Chuan 1 Feb 1-Mar 15 6-7:30 pm introduced to a variety of techniques, Enjoy a way of “moving without $46 including meditation on the breath, moving” with Tai Chi, a less stressful form of exercise for health and well- loving kindness meditation, mantra Tai Chi Chuan for meditation and more. being. Benefits include relaxation, coordination, better circulation, Health & Self Defense Practice a potent martial art that Pratt 4 Wednesdays flexibility and strength. Wear Feb 22-Mar 15 7:30-8:30 pm will help you improve circulation, comfortable clothes. $26 strength, flexibility, relaxation, Lake Harriet 7 Mondays vitality and the ability of your body Artistic expression can relieve Jan 30-Mar 20 6:15-7:15 pm to heal itself. Learn the first section $35 stress, too! Take a cue from the of the Wu form, Qi Gong and basic kids in your life and consider Northeast 6 Tuesdays “push hands.” the many benefits of coloring. Feb 7-Mar 14 6:30-7:30 pm Roosevelt 8 Tuesdays See page 30 for more details. $28 Jan 31-Mar 21 6-7:15 pm $40 mplscommunityed.com Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment WINTER 2017 51 MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS: Yoga: Vinyasa Flow Calming, yet challenging, vinyasa yoga Sharee Marcus, links flowing postures with deliberate Yoga instructor at Pratt breath. Balance, full range of motion and flexibility are emphasized to “I have chosen to teach in break up congestion in the body, Community Education simply to restore energy and maintain health. reach those who want less crowds Barton 7 Tuesdays and simple access. I love it!” Jan 31-Mar 28 6:30-7:30 pm $40 Sharee Marcus trained at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, receiving her 500-hour yoga teacher certification. In that training, Waite Park 6 Wednesdays she also learned how to teach meditation and has been branching Feb 1-Mar 8 6:30-7:30 pm out to qi gong and all forms of meditation. $40

Lake Harriet 8 Wednesdays Feb 1-Mar 22 7:20-8:20 pm Interested in teaching a Community Ed. class? Call 612.668.3939 $38 or visit mplscommunityed.com for more information. NEW | Yoga: Yin Experience yin yoga, a meditative Yoga: Kundalini Yoga: Restorative practice rooted in ancient Chinese Cultivate clarity, harmony, wellness Release as much tension as possible medicine and philosophy. This highly and prosperity with kundalini yoga. in your body with restorative yoga, a therapeutic style of yoga is designed to Classes are comprised of a kriya, a proactive form of strengthening that improve the immune system, increase series of dynamic and held postures allows you to stretch beyond your circulation, improve flexibility and put together for a specific benefit, such muscles and into your ligaments. promote a strong sense of vitality. as healing, kidney health, emotional Southwest 7 Mondays Postures are all practiced on the floor balance, helping depression, or Jan 30-Mar 20 6:30-7:30 pm and are held for several minutes. improving communication. $38 Lake Harriet 8 Wednesdays Edison 7 Wednesdays Feb 1-Mar 22 6:15-7:15 pm Feb 1-Mar 15 7:15-8:15 pm Yoga: Sivananda $38 $38 Hatha Yoga

Health & Fitness Health Practice breathing exercises, sun Register Today! Pratt 8 Saturdays salutations, classical yoga asanas and Feb 4-Mar 25 10:30-11:45 am Register now and make sure $50 relaxation with thorough explanation you get into your favorite and guidance. Build upon each week’s classes! We’re online at learning to establish a home practice. mplscommunityed.com. Yoga: Prenatal Prepare your body and mind for the Southwest 7 Thursdays Feb 2-Mar 16 6-7:30 pm birthing process. Maintain flexibility, $52 vitality, strength of body and calmness of mind during and after pregnancy. Yoga: Stress Reduction Hale 7 Thursdays Reduce stress, manage your moods, Feb 2-Mar 23 6-7:15 pm gain more focus and cultivate a sense $42 of relaxation in your everyday life. Pratt 8 Tuesdays Use gentle movement and postures, Jan 31-Mar 21 6:30-7:30 pm breath awareness, guided meditation $42 and deep relaxation techniques. Lake Harriet 7 Mondays Washburn 8 Wednesdays Jan 30-Mar 20 5:30-6:30 pm Feb 1-Mar 22 5:30-6:45 pm $35 $50 Lake Harriet 7 Mondays Edison 7 Wednesdays Jan 30-Mar 20 7:20-8:20 pm Feb 1-Mar 15 6-7 pm $35 $38

52 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com Adults 55+

If you’ve got free time you’re looking to fill, look no further. Take on tai chi, experience the globe through the eyes of another, and hit the town for a night out at the theater. Animals You Love to Hate Some of the most disliked creatures around us have defended our country, stretched our creativity and protected our most vulnerable ecosystems. Discover the lovable (or at least admirable) side of our most pestilent animals: mosquitoes, mice, pigeons and more. Register online or call 612.668.4828. Class is held at West Coon Rapids Dam Visitor Center, 10360 W. River Road, Brooklyn Park. WCRDVC 1 Thursday Jan 19 10 am-noon Adventures in Learning $5 Be a Visitor in Classes in this section are priced at the senior rate. Your Own City UCare discounts may be applied to these classes. Explore all that Minneapolis has to Adults of all ages are welcome to participate. offer with the director of the new Minneapolis Visitor Center as he spotlights the many activities available Adult Snowshoeing African/American History: to local residents and visitors alike. Also, Along the River Civil Rights & Integration— hear more about where Minneapolis is Discover the origins of snowshoeing 1945-2016 headed in the next 15 years. Register and try it out for yourself. Search Explore African-American progress online or call 612.668.4828. Class the park for signs of animals in the made to realize the Constitutional is held at Washburn Library, 5244 wild and enjoy the beauty of the promise of full civil rights in the face Lyndale Ave. S. season. Equipment and refreshments of private and institutional racism. Washburn Library 1 Friday are provided. We will hike if there Review accomplishments made Mar 10 1-2 pm is no snow. Register online or call by ordinary and notable African- Free Adults 55+ Adults 612.668.4828. Class is held at West Americans that helped change Coon Rapids Dam Visitor Center, public opinion and further the goal 10360 W. River Road, Brooklyn Park. Bingo Social of equity. Examine the methods Enjoy time with friends and light WCRDVC 1 Saturday African-Americans used to gain civil refreshments as you play lively games Feb 25 10 am-noon rights for all Americans and the effect of Bingo. Prizes will be awarded. $5 those methods had on the movement Meets the last/4th Thursday of the for full participation in American month; call 612.668.3767 to register. society for all. Register online or call Meets at McRae Park, 906 E. 47th St. 612.668.2219. Class is held at Shingle Creek Commons-CommonBond Hale 3 Thursdays Jan 26-Mar 30 11 am-12:30 pm Communities, 4600 Humboldt Ave. N. $2 at door Shingle Creek 2 Wednesdays Discounts are limited Feb 15-Feb 22 1:30-3 pm There are no classes to one discount per year $2 at door Monday, February 20. for UCare for Seniors members.

This is a result of guidelines issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates this and other Medicare Advantage plans nationwide.

54 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com Armchair Travel

NORTHEAST MINNEAPOLIS SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Hosmer Community Library, Church, 27th & Johnson St. N.E. 36th St. & 4th Ave. S. (across from fire station), Pre–register by calling Downstairs Fellowship Hall. 612.668.2740. Suggested dona- Pre–register by calling tion of $2 at the door. 612.668.1590. Suggested donation of $2 at the door. Turkey Join world traveler, Kay Nelson, Zambia, Africa on a tour of Turkey that she took Join Lyall Schwarzkopff as he in late May 2016. Enjoy the sites shows pictures about the history and sights of Istanbul; visit the Book Club world-famous city of Ephesus; Please join us for an open invitation and politics of Zambia, founded in spend four nights sailing aboard to be a part of a book club that cares. 1964. View photos of the capitol a gulet (yacht) in the magical Book Club meets the 3rd Monday of city of Lusaka, transportation, turquoise islands; witness a home every month. Call 612.668.1590 for people, economy, and housing. and school visit in a mountainous more information and for the book Watch a video of Victoria Falls, one village; and take a hot-air balloon of the month. $2 donation at the of the Wonders of the World, and ride over the “other-worldly” area door goes toward Waite Park student African animals on a safari. of Cappadocia. scholarships. Gustavus 1 Tuesday Jan 31 1-2:30 pm Hosmer Library 1 Tuesday

Waite Park 3 Mondays Adults 55+ Feb 21 1-2:30 pm Jan 23-Mar 20 1 pm-2:30 pm $2 at door Romania Explore the early history of Romania Coon Rapids Dam: and how the Romans made a major SOUTHEAST MINNEAPOLIS 100-Year-Old Legacy impact on it. Learn about its people, Van Cleve Park, Learn about the beginning of the industry, mountains, cities, villages 901 15th Ave. SE. Coon Rapids Dam in 1913, how it and more. Program is Free. Pre–register by was built, and the effect it had on the Gustavus 1 Tuesday calling 612.668.1100. surrounding area. Discover how the Feb 28 1-2:30 pm damn has changed, both physically Co–sponsored by Pratt Community and in purpose, over the years. Falkland Islands, Education and Van Cleve Seniors. Register online or call 612.668.4828. Antarctica Class is held at West Coon Rapids Dam See photos of five different types New Hampshire Visitor Center, 10360 W. River Road, of penguins, as well as elephants White Mountains, Brooklyn Park. and fur seals, and hear about the Acadia National Park, WCRDVC 1 Wednesday hunting of seals and whales in & the Coast of Maine Mar 22 10 am-noon the South Atlantic. Learn about View photos of and hear stories $5 the Antarctica Treaty and why about beautiful New England no nation can make Antarctica a destinations from a couple whose Exploring Poetry military base. Also discuss the war fall 2016 adventure included (Re)discover the joy of poetry! Bring between England and Argentina hiking, mountain vistas, rugged your favorite poems to share, and over the Falkland Islands. shorelines and geocaching. 1 Tuesday learn about various poems and Gustavus Pratt 1 Thursday poets through audio and visual Mar 28 1-2:30 pm Mar 2 10-11 am presentations. Free Pratt 6 Tuesdays Jan 31-Mar 7 10-11 am $25

mplscommunityed.com Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment WINTER 2017 55 Introduction to the U.S. Defensive Driving 55+ Immigration System Learn the basics about the United Some classes are offered in collaboration with AARP. Members may States’ vast immigration system from receive a $5 discount. AARP card must be brought to class. Indicate a Legal Aid immigration attorney. AARP membership on registration form or call the site offering the class Using examples from Minnesota’s to register with discount. The AARP discount is not available for classes rich immigrant heritage, explore non- at Pratt, Roosevelt, Southwest or Washburn. No senior discounts. citizens’ pathways for coming to this country, the naturalization process, Defensive Driving: the different government agencies 4-Hour Refresher Class that interact with immigrants, and Review your driving skills, the challenges and contributions of understand current laws and gain immigrant communities in the United tips on defensive driving. After States today. Class is held at Northeast the initial eight-hour course, you Library, 2200 Central Ave. NE. only need this four-hour course Lucy Laney 2 Tuesdays every three years to renew the Mar 7-Mar 14 1-2:30 pm 10-percent discount on your auto Free insurance. Henry 1 Wednesday Joy in Learning Feb 22 4:30-8:30 pm Join us for a discussion and Defensive Driving: $20 presentation on various topics of 8-Hour Initial Class interest. This class is co-sponsored Northeast 1 Saturday Review your driving skills, learn by Pratt Community Education current laws and get tips on Mar 11 10 am-2 pm $20 and Southeast Seniors. Meets the driving safely. After completing 3rd Wednesday of each month. To the course, receive a certificate Pratt 1 Saturday register, call 612.668.1100. Meets for a 10-percent discount on auto Mar 25 9 am-1 pm at Prospect Park United Methodist insurance. There will be a break; $20 Church, 22 SE Orlin Ave., across the bring a snack or lunch if you wish. street from Pratt School. Roosevelt 1 Wednesday Edison 1 Wed & Thu Adults 55+ Adults Feb 22 4:10-8:10 pm Pratt 2 Wednesdays Feb 15-Feb 16 5-9 pm $20 Feb 15-Mar 15 12-1:30 pm $24 Free Roosevelt 1 Monday 1 Mon & Wed Henry Mar 20 4:10-8:10 pm Feb 27-Mar 1 4:30-8:30 pm $20 Lakewood History Slide $24 Show & Tour of the Southwest 1 Wednesday 2 Wednesdays Garden Mausoleum Roosevelt Feb 15 5-9 pm Feb 15-Feb 22 4:10-8:10 pm View a wonderfully vivid and $20 $24 informative slideshow that takes you deep into the history of Lakewood Waite Park 1 Thursday 2 Wednesdays Southwest Jan 12 10 am-2:30 pm Cemetery and its relationship with the Feb 1-Feb 8 5-9 pm $20 city of Minneapolis. For directions, $24 visit lakewoodcemetery.com. Register Waite Park 1 Tuesday online or call 612.668.2740. Meet at 1 Tue & Thu Waite Park Apr 18 10 am-2:30 pm Mar 21-Mar 23 10 am-2:30 pm the garden mausoleum at Lakewood $20 $24 Cemetery, 3600 Hennepin Ave. S. Washburn 1 Tuesday Jefferson 1 Wednesday 2 Tuesdays Washburn Feb 28 4-8 pm Feb 1 11 am-noon Feb 21-Feb 28 4-8 pm $20 $2 at door $24 Washburn 1 Tuesday Love history-driven tours? 2 Tuesdays Washburn Mar 28 4-8 pm Don’t miss a chance to Mar 21-Mar 28 4-8 pm $20 $24 explore the Faberge exhibit at The Russian Museum of Art (page 58).

56 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com Organizing & Palestine in the Downsizing for Seniors Twentieth Century Are you having trouble knowing Palestine, other than the city of where to start with decluttering and Jerusalem, was a relatively downsizing? At times, facing our insignificant part of the Ottoman things is overwhelming. Discuss Empire for centuries. But the 20th common downsizing challenges and century brought much bloodshed, leave with a list of resources, a plan to internal turmoil and three different purge and the tools to start peacefully governing bodies. Hear about these letting go. Call 612.668.3450 to traumatic changes from the 1890s Lakewood Cemetery register. Class is held at Bethlehem through the assassination of Prime Memorial Chapel Tour Lutheran Church, 4100 Lyndale Ave S. Minister Yitzhak Rabin in 1995. Explore one of the oldest chapels in Washburn 1 Wednesday Register online or call 612.668.4828. Minneapolis in all of its beautiful Mar 8 2-3:30 pm Class is held at Washburn Library, and unique splendor. For directions, $18 5244 Lyndale Ave. S. visit lakewoodcemetery.com. Register Washburn Library 3 Fridays online or call 612.668.2740. Meet at There are no classes Mar 17-Mar 31 10-11:30 am the garden mausoleum of Lakewood Monday, February 20. Free Cemetery, 3600 Hennepin Ave. S. Jefferson 1 Wednesday Mar 1 11 am-noon $2 at door Elder Enrichment Catholic Eldercare Main Street Lodge, 909 Main St. N.E. Lunch & A Classic Movie Enjoy a lunch buffet at Pepito’s at To register, call 612.362.2450. Adults 55+ 11 a.m., followed by a screening of a classic movie. See the the 1973 comedy Songs of Hiawatha: The Washington “American Graffiti” Jan 19, the 1954 Music suggested by Monument: Centerpiece drama “ On the Waterfront”Feb Longfellow’s Epic Poem of the National Mall 16 and the 1982 comedy “Tootsie” Taking cues from this poem that is Explore the fascinating story of the Mar 16. Register online or call filled with familiar names, explore 555-foot Washington Monument, 612.668.3767. Cost is $12.95 plus tax, music that expresses its themes. which stands proudly in the center tip and beverage. Bring a friend for Read sections of the poem, listen to of the National Mall in Washington, free. Meet at Pepito’s Parkway Theater, music and participate in discussion. D.C. Building the monument 4814 Chicago Ave. S. 1 Monday Jan 9 involved disagreements about the Hale 3 Thursdays 1:30-3 pm Free design, political infighting, the Jan 19-Mar 16 11 am-2:30 pm inability to raise money and a 22-year $12.95 at door interruption in the building phase. Shakespeare: 1 Monday Mar 6 The Play’s the Thing! 1:30-3 pm Free Minneapolis Learn about William Shakespeare Southside Singers and his world, and explore the Join this chorus of more than 50 themes and techniques found Holy Week & Easter in Art members, and sing everything from in his famous plays. Listen to a Explore a range of scenes from show tunes and patriotic music to few illustrative passages from times and places in the Christian dance numbers and vaudeville-style remarkably lifelike characters in tradition, including the powerful skits. This activity is funded, in part, order to better understand and stories of Holy Week—the entry into by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural appreciate the power of his unique Jerusalem, the last supper, and Jesus’ Heritage Fund as appropriated by command of our living language. death, burial, and resurrection—that the MN State Legislature. To learn 1 Monday Feb 6 have inspired artists through the more, call 612.729.4984. Rehearsals 1-3 pm Free centuries to create beautiful and are at Trinity Lutheran Church of meaningful images. Minnehaha Falls, 5212 41st Ave. S. 1 Monday Apr 3 Trinity Lutheran Mondays 1:30-3 pm Free Ongoing 1-3 pm $20 mplscommunityed.com Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment WINTER 2017 57 55+ Creative Activities

Drawing: Zentangles Drawing: Zentangles & Card Making & Notans Paper Cutting Make your own artwork using the Learn two fun and relaxing art styles. Zentangle method of meditative Zentangle patterns are easy to draw drawing and add it to a greeting and calm the mind, reduce stress, and card for a creation uniquely yours. improve focus. Notan is a Japanese Zentangle drawings and card-making paper-cutting practice involving the Painting: Acrylic are taught one step at a time. A $3 placement of light and dark next to Painting Explorations supply fee will be collected. Register the other. Create your Notans and Express yourself in acrylic paints. online or call 612.668.2219. Class is add Zentangle patterns to them. A $3 Watch demonstrations that exemplify held at Creekview Recreation Center, supply fee will be collected. Register basic acrylic painting techniques 5001 Humboldt Ave. N. online or call 612.668.2219. Class is and approaches. Receive helpful hints and constructive criticism as Creekview 1 Monday held at Creekview Recreation Center, Mar 6 12:30-2:30 pm 5001 Humboldt Ave. N. you paint your own masterpiece from life or imagination. Purchase $16 Creekview 1 Monday Mar 6 10 am-noon supplies before the first class; see the $16 supply list online. Register online or call 612.668.4828. Class is held at Creekview Recreation Center, 5001 Humboldt Ave. N. Russian Gems Creekview 4 Thursdays Feb 16-Mar 9 1-3 pm Learn about the relationship Russian Gems: $38 between Faberge, world-renown The Faberge Tour jeweler, and the Romanovs, the Enjoy a guided tour of the Faberge Photography: Digital SLR 1 richest Russian emperors in exhibit and learn how these fine Improve the composition and quality history on Feb. 9 while viewing works demonstrate why the Faberge of your photographs by understanding

Adults 55+ Adults slides of Faberge creations name has retained its special the key features and functions of presented by the lead docent status throughout history. Become your digital SLR camera. This class is from The Russian Museum of Art. familiar with the jewelers’ art and designed for those who have a digital Then, experience actual Faberge why it was especially valued in the camera with interchangeable lenses. artistry on a guided tour of the tsarist society of St. Petersburg, Register online or call 612.668.4828. Faberge exhibit at The Russian Russia. Optional lunch on your Class is held at West Photo, 21 University Museum of Art on Feb. 13. own at Prima, 5325 Lyndale Ave. S. Ave. NE. Minneapolis. Register online or call West Photo 3 Wednesdays 612.668.2219. Meet at the Museum Feb 1-Feb 15 1-3 pm Imperial Faberge: of Russian Art, 5500 Stevens Ave. $42 Jeweler to the Tsars TMORA 1 Monday The most reknown jewelers of all Feb 13 10:30 am-noon $12 Photography: Digital SLR 2 time are most closely associated Create fun, memorable photos of with the Romanovs, the richest travel or nature by practicing with Russian emperors in history. the advanced features of your digital Providing adornments for the SLR camera, including shutter speed, tsarist court set fashions for the settings and more. This class is rest of the European royal families. designed for those who have a digital Discover the background history to camera with interchangeable lenses. understand how the Faberge myth Register online or call 612.668.4828. came to be. Class is held at West Photo, 21 University Nokomis Library 1 Thursday Ave. NE. Feb 9 1-2 pm West Photo 3 Wednesdays Free Mar 1-Mar 15 1-3 pm $42

58 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com Nia If you like Zumba, you will love Nia. This fitness practice combines the best of dance, martial arts and yoga. More dance party than workout, Nia builds strength, agility, confidence and conditioning. Wear shoes and bring a mat or thick towel. Call 612.668.3450 to register with the UCare discount. Class is held at Fuller Park, 4800 Grand Ave. S. Washburn 9 Mondays Jan 30-Mar 27 1-2 pm $32 Head to Toe Fitness Improve your strength, coordination, Washburn 8 Wednesdays 55+ Fitness Feb 1-Mar 22 1-2 pm balance, flexibility and endurance $32 Alexander Technique through various exercises that you for Seniors can do standing or seated. This Get introduced to the Alexander evidence-based program is the Stretch & Balance Gain flexibility, strength and Technique, an educational discipline best prescription for maintaining better balance through low-impact that will help you coordinate your independence through your senior conditioning and stretches. This whole body efficiently in everything years. Attend either or both sessions is a mixed-level class. Individual you do: walking and climbing stairs, each week. Register online or by attention is provided, but this is not driving the car, gardening, or working calling 612.668.2219. Class is held for those needing private lessons or Adults 55+ at the computer. The moves you at CommonBond-Shingle Creek one-on-one therapy. Students must do should alleviate neck, back and Commons, 4600 Humboldt Ave. N. demonstrate an ability to follow hip pain. Register online or call Shingle Creek 9 Tue & Thu directions, while working at their 612.668.2740. Class is held at Kenwood Jan 31-Mar 30 1-2 pm personal level within the structure Apartments, 825 Summit Ave. $18 of the class. Movements are done Jefferson 8 Saturdays standing and on the floor. Please Feb 4-Mar 25 3:30-4:30 pm Lifelong Fitness bring a floor/yoga mat. Students $18 Take part in easy chair aerobics and should get doctor’s approval before low-impact exercises to help improve starting all physical activity and have Fun & Fitness 55+ your posture, bone density, balance medical knowledge of what they can Enjoy fun, simple routines that and joint mobility. Register online or and cannot do. combine aerobic conditioning call 612.668.1100. Waite Park 7 Wednesdays with strengthening and stretching Pratt 8 Tuesdays Feb 1-Mar 15 1-2 pm exercises to increase your flexibility, Jan 31-Mar 21 8:30-9:30 am $31.50 range of motion and heart health. $31.50 Register online or call 612.668.3100. Register for classes online at Class is held at Linden Hills Park, Pratt 8 Thursdays Feb 2-Mar 23 8:30-9:30 am mplscommunityed.com. 3100 W. 43rd St. $31.50 Southwest 7 Wed & Thu Feb 1-Mar 16 1-2 pm There are no classes February 20. $40

Safety Disclaimer: There is an inherent risk of accident and injury in any activity. It is the responsibility of the participant to be aware that there are assumed risks in participation. Minneapolis Public Schools (SSD #1) assumes no responsibility for injuries received during activities. Any changes in participants’ activity level should be done under the approval and direction of their physician or health care provider. mplscommunityed.com Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment WINTER 2017 59 Yoga: Gentle 1 Focus on slow movements through seated, standing and restorative poses that include proper alignment, breathing and relaxation techniques. Wear comfortable clothes. Bring a mat if you have one.

Lake Nokomis Community Center, 2401 E. Minneahaha Pkwy. Register online or call 612.668.3767 8 Tuesdays Feb 7-Mar 28 3:15-4:15 pm $32

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S. Register online or call 612.668.3450. Mail fees to Washburn. Tai Chi Tai Chi 2 8 Wednesdays Feb 1-Mar 22 Improve flexibility and balance Continue to improve flexibility and 1-2 pm $28 using Tai Chi, a program originally balance using Tai Chi, a program developed for people with arthritis. originally developed for people with Bracket Park, 2728 S. 39th Ave. Learn a 12-movement form to gain arthritis. Build on 12-movement form Register online or call 612.668.3767. better control of your health and to gain better control of your health 8 Thursdays Feb 2-Mar 23 improve your quality of life. Class is and improve your quality of life. Class 12-1 pm $32 held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, is held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S. 4100 Lyndale Ave. S. Fuller Park, 4800 Grand Ave. S. Register online or call 612.668.3450. Washburn 8 Thursdays Washburn 8 Thursdays Feb 2-Mar 23 9:45-10:45 am Feb 2-Mar 23 10:45-11:45 am Mail fees to Washburn. $28 $28 8 Tuesdays Jan 31-Mar 21 1-2 pm $28 Adults 55+ Adults Tai Chi & Qi Gong 1 Tai Chi Easy 8 Thursdays Feb 2-Mar 23 Find out why Tai Chi is called Improve flexibility and balance 1-2 pm $28 using sun-style Tai Chi and Qi Gong “moving meditation” in these exercises. Learn a 12-movement form 60-minute classes that vary between to gain better control of your health sitting, standing and slow (tai chi) Zumba Gold Chair and improve your quality of life. walking. Call 612.668.3767 for more Benefit from aerobic conditioning Register online or call 612.668.1100. information. Class held at Our Lady while rocking your body to Latin Class held at Van Cleve Park, 901 15th of Peace, 5426 12th Ave. S. music. Don’t let balance issues, recent surgery or tender feet stop you. Ave. S.E. Hale 7 Mondays Jan 30-Mar 13 9:45-10:45 am Enjoy Zumba without standing for Pratt 6 Fridays the entire class. Register online or Feb 3-Mar 10 10:30 am-noon $28 $27.75 call 612.668.4828. Held at Nokomis Tai Chi for Health Square, 5015 35th Ave. S. Enjoy the benefits of Tai Chi, a holistic Roosevelt 8 Wednesdays Tai Chi & Qi Gong 2 approach to harmonizing body, mind Jan 25-Mar 15 10:30-11 am Build upon what you’ve learned and spirit. Class is held at Kenwood $16 of sun-style Tai Chi and Qi Gong Apartments, 825 Summit Ave. exercises. Pre-requisite: Tai Chi & Qi Gong 1 or instructor permission. Jefferson 7 Saturdays Feb 4-Mar 18 2-3 pm Register online or call 612.668.1100. $18 Class held at Van Cleve Park, 901 15th Ave. S.E. Leave your physical health in Pratt 6 Fridays the hands of tai chi, and turn Feb 3-Mar 10 9-10:15 am to Zentangles (page 58) to Free nurture your mental health.

60 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com 55+ Wellness Talks

Honoring Choices Vision Loss Resources Advance Care Planning— A representative from Vision Loss It’s About the Conversation Resources will discuss the leading Who would speak for you if you causes of vision problems as people couldn’t speak for yourself? Learn age. You will learn about what about advance care planning and services and resources are available how to complete or review your own and where you can find help. Even health care directive based on your if your vision is fine, you may learn values, beliefs and priorities. Call helpful information to pass onto 612.668.1100 to register. Class is held family members or friends. Co- Shingle Creek at Prospect Park Methodist Church, sponsored by Van Cleve Seniors. 22 Orlin Ave. SE. Pre-registration required—call Commons 612.668.1100 to register. Class held Pratt 1 Thursday Programs Feb 23 10-11:15 am at Van Cleve Park, 901 15th Ave. S.E. Free Pratt 1 Thursday Feb 2 10-11:15 am Shingle Creek Commons— Register for classes online at Free CommonBond Communities, mplscommunityed.com. 4600 Humboldt Ave. N.

To register, call 612.668.2219.

Sponsored by Minneapolis Senior Social & Health Talks Community Education & Shingle Adults 55+ Creek Commons. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2730 E. 31st St., 2nd floor Community Room Building Your Immune System...Naturally Blood pressure screenings available from 11:30 am–noon Join us to discuss the important roles that vitamins and minerals To register, call 612.668.3767. play in our daily diet. Review fruits and vegetables that contain great Sponsored by Longfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors, Minneapolis Community Education immune support power, and adopt & Holy Trinity Church. healthy habits that strengthen our resistance to germs, bacteria and Understanding Arthritis other irritants. Discover the common symptoms Shingle Creek 1 Thursday of arthritis and what you can do to Feb 2 10:30-11:30 am become more pain-free. $1 at door Trinity 1 Tuesday Feb 21 10-11:30 am $1 at door Stay Safe in Your Home Learn fall prevention tips and find out more about a free Home Health Financial Fitness and Safety Assessment offered by Learn how to prevent financial scams Health Care Directives Senior Community Services. Home and ID theft, live within your means, Learn the basics of advance care safety improvements may include and stay out of debt. planning and how to complete or grab bars, improved lighting, new review your own health care directive Trinity 1 Tuesday smoke alarms, reducing tripping based on your values, beliefs and Mar 21 10-11:30 am hazards and more. priorities. $1 at door Shingle Creek 1 Thursday Trinity 1 Tuesday Mar 2 10:30-11:30 am Jan 17 10-11:30 am Find us on Twitter! $1 at door $1 at door twitter.com/mplscommunityed

mplscommunityed.com Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment WINTER 2017 61 Bayfield, Wisconsin Tour 55+ Trips & Tours Travel on a three-day motor coach tour to Bayfield, Wisconsin. Board the Superior Princess for a comfortable King & I at the adventure into the legend and lore Orpheum Theatre of Lake Superior and the Apostle Set in 1860s Bangkok, the musical Islands. Stay at the Legendary Waters tells the story of the unconventional Hotel, stroll along the streets of and tempestuous relationship that historic Bayfield with a costumed develops between the King of Siam heritage guide, and ride a ferry boat and a British schoolteacher whom to Madeline Island for a guided tour the modernist King brings to Siam to and museum visit. Enjoy a special teach his many wives and children. performance at Lake Superior Big This Tony Award-winner for Best Top Chautauqua in Washburn, see the Revival of a Musical includes such Apostle Island National Lakeshore beloved classics as “Getting to Know Visitor Center, and dine on a three- You” and “Something Wonderful.” course specialty lunch at the Old Transportation is on your own. Tickets Rittenhouse Inn. The coach bus picks will be mailed to you. Register online or up at Windom School, Dowling School call 612.668.4828. Meet at the Orpheum and Parker Skyview Highrise. Price Enjoying Life Lunch Club Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave. includes transportation, lodging, Explore local restaurants, meet new Orpheum Theatre 1 Saturday most meals and attractions. To learn people and enjoy eating out around Mar 4 2-4:30 pm more, call 612.668.4828. town. The group meets the first $47 Wednesday of each month; lunch Wed., July 26–Fri. July 28 and tip is at your own cost. Take Wicked at the Double Room: $590 turns planning where to lunch the Orpheum Theatre Single Room: $790 next month. Register online or call This Broadway sensation looks at what 612.668.2219. February lunch will be happened in the Land of Oz but from Bus Pick-up points: at Christos Greek Restaurant, 2632 a different angle. Long before Dorothy Dowling School Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis. arrives, there is another young woman, 3900 W. River Pkwy. Adults 55+ Adults Lucy Laney 2 Wednesdays born with emerald-green skin — Feb 1-Mar 1 11 am-1 pm smart, fiery, misunderstood, and Parker Skyview Highrise Free possessing an extraordinary talent. 1815 Central Ave. N.E. When she meets a bubbly blonde who The Royal Family at is exceptionally “popular,” their initial Windom School 5821 Wentworth Ave. S. the Guthrie Theatre rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of For the Cavendishes, the “royal friendships until the world decides family” of Broadway, the show must to call one “good” and the other one go on. Set in 1920s Manhattan, this “wicked.” An original musical that play centers on three generations of will make you laugh, cry and think. actors, each at different stages in their Transportation is on your own. Tickets careers. From an aging grand dame to will be mailed to you. Register online or a promising ingénue, together they call 612.668.4828. Meet at the Orpheum confront a choice between secure, Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave. yet dull domesticity and an erratic, Orpheum Theatre 1 Thursday egocentric yet potentially fulfilling Apr 20 7:30-10 pm life on the stage. Transportation $67 is on your own. Tickets will be mailed to you. Register online or call Discounts 612.668.4828. Meet at the Guthrie UCARE members may deduct Theater, 818 Second St. S. $15 per class or trip. Guthrie Theatre 1 Wednesday Feb 15 1-3:30 pm $23

62 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com Youth & Family

Whether you’re in the pool, at a park or having fun with a shared passion, this is family bonding time at its finest. Nature For Curious Kids Make a playdate with nature and your little one. Stay for an hour or all morning. Reservations are required by the Tuesday prior. Cost is $5; both child and adult pay. Children 1 and younger are free. Ages: 0-6. Register online or call 612.668.4828. Class is held at West Coon Rapids Dam Visitor Center, 10360 W. River Road, Brooklyn Park.

Snakes & Salamanders See live snakes and salamanders, discover the amazing abilities of these amazing creatures, and enjoy Dance: Creative Dance, activities about how they live, eat, Family Movement & Stories and play. (Ages 3–4½) 1 Thursday Jan 12 4H at Northeast Get a great introduction to dance, 9:30 am-noon $5 Join the Urban 4H club at Northeast, movement and imagination as you where you can work with members and your child explore all the ways on fun projects and go on field trips. you can move your bodies. Class Sun & Shadows The club meets two Monday evenings is held at Linden Hills Park, 43rd & Play with shadow puppets, make per month during the school year. To Xerxes Ave. S. sun art and rainbows, and learn how important the sun really is. learn more, call Lilly at 612.782.0646 Lake Harriet 7 Saturdays or Jennifer at 612.788.0062. Feb 4-Mar 18 12:35-1:05 pm 1 Thursday Feb 2 9:30 am-noon $5 Northeast 4 Mon & Tue $35 Feb 6-Mar 21 7-8:30 pm Free Toads & Turtles NEW | Dessert & Canvas: Crawl like a turtle, hop like a toad, Valentine’s Heart and prepare for spring by discovering Dance & Music for Parents Grab the whole family and paint an what else lives in the water. image of a heart with bright colors and & Tots (Ages 2-3) 1 Thursday Mar 16 Bring your child and explore the patterns on an 11” x 14” canvas. Enjoy Youth & Family Youth 9:30 am-noon $5 ways you can move your body to Valentine’s Day treats while you wait musical rhythms. The class will help for your painting to dry. Splish Splash develop coordination, motor skills and 1 Thursday South Explore water by making rain art, imagination. Class is held at Linden Feb 9 6:30-8 pm experimenting with what floats, Hills Park, 43rd & Xerxes Ave. S. $20 learning about fish and weather, and Lake Harriet 7 Saturdays visiting the river. Feb 4-Mar 18 12-12:30 pm NEW | Literacy in the $35 Woods (Ages 2-8) 1 Thursday Apr 20 Bring your family’s learning outdoors! 9:30 am-noon $5 Dance: Ballet, Hip Hop & The beautiful woods of Theodore Modern Dance Foundations Wirth Park will lead your family to & Imagination (Ages 4½-6) discover our urban wildlife through Use your imagination and a range of literacy and photography activities, dance movements, including ballet, promoting family togetherness, hip hop and modern dance. The class literacy and numeracy. Most of the ends with a performance. Class is held class will be outdoors. Wear weather- at Linden Hills Park, 43rd & Xerxes appropriate clothes and bring a digital Ave. S. camera or phone with camera. Class Lake Harriet 7 Saturdays is appropriate for ages 2–8 and their Feb 4-Mar 18 1:10-1:50 pm caregivers. $35 Anwatin 2 Saturdays Feb 4-Mar 4 10-11:30 am $18

64 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com Teens Youth ACT Preparation Course Karate (Grades K-2) Prepare for the ACT College Challenge yourself physically entrance exam by learning test- and mentally with fast-paced taking strategies and the structure classes that combine basic karate of the exam. Focus on mathematics, punches, kicks, blocks and self- reading comprehension, principles defense while incorporating of grammar and science reasoning. body weight strength and Each course meets for 12 hours endurance training. There will and is offered in cooperation with be testing opportunities for Advantage Educational Programs. belt advancement. Uniforms South 4 Thursdays are required ($35). To learn Feb 2-Feb 23 5:45-8:45 pm more, email neminneapolis@ $140 mnkarateandfitness.com. Barton 9 Tuesdays 4 Mondays Washburn Red Cross Babysitting Jan 31-Mar 28 4-5 pm Jan 30-Feb 27 5:45-8:45 pm Training (Ages 11+) $100 $140 Learn leadership, safety, basic child development, safe play, rescue Southwest 4 Tuesdays breathing and first aid. Receive a Release Day Fun Jan 31-Feb 21 5:45-8:45 pm When MPS release days roll American Red Cross certificate of $140 around, we offer entertaining completion, textbook and CD. ways for your child to spend their Youth & Family Southwest 4 Mondays Barton 1 Friday May 1-May 22 5:45-8:45 pm day. Students spend the morning Jan 27 9 am-3 pm doing activities like cooking, $140 $75 yoga, art, gym games and more, Driver’s Education Barton 1 Friday and spend the afternoon on a field trip. Participants must Classroom Training Feb 17 9 am-3 pm Receive classroom instruction on $75 attend the full day and should driving. The class is open to students bring a lunch. Call 612.668.3585 Lake Harriet 1 Friday for more information. age 14 and older. Upon completion, Feb 17 9 am-3 pm students will receive a yellow $75 Barton 1 Friday card. Behind-the-wheel training is Jan 27 8 am-4:30 pm arranged and paid for separately with $35 your choice of provider. No discounts. Barton 1 Monday Southwest 3 Mon-Thu Parenting Jan 30 8 am-4:30 pm Feb 1-Feb 16 3:15-6:15 pm $35 $125 The Single Parent Barton 1 Friday Southwest 3 Mon-Thu Support Group Feb 17 8 am-4:30 pm Mar 13-Mar 28 3:15-6:15 pm Participate in an informal, $35 $125 therapeutic support group around the world of single Barton 1 Friday Roosevelt 3 Mon-Fri parenting. Discuss topics like Mar 31 8 am-4:30 pm Jan 23-Feb 9 3:15-5:45 pm financial success in a one-parent $35 $125 household, being healthy while Washburn 2 Mon-Fri single parenting, dating while Mar 6-Mar 17 3:30-6:30 pm parenting and co-parenting $125 with the absent parent. Child care is provided. Register now and make sure South 8 Tuesdays you get into your favorite Jan 31-Mar 21 6:30-8 pm classes! We’re online at $42 mplscommunityed.com. mplscommunityed.com Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment WINTER 2017 65 Youth & Family Swimming Swimming Now Hiring Lifeguards 15 years and older. at Northeast Lifeguard certification required. If you aren’t certified and would Participants with shoulder length like to be, please contact us. hair must wear a swim cap. A cleansing shower is required before ■■■ entering the pool. Shower shoes are recommended. Times listed For more information, are “in water” times. Please arrive please contact Silvia Ihme 10 minutes early to change. at 612.668.3100 or [email protected] Call 612.668.1515 for more information.

Friday Family Swim Swimming 1 Enjoy a free open swim period Youth will learn swimming basics for families. Children must be and work on improving their skills in accompanied by adults at all times. a small group setting. Students will Northeast 8 Fridays progress according to their abilities. Feb 3-Mar 24 6:15-7:15 pm Free Ages 5–7 Swimming Northeast 6 Mondays Feb 6-Mar 13 7-7:30 pm at Dowling Water Basics (Ages 4½–6) $30 Youth will learn the basics of water The Dowling pool is a warm, safety and swimming. Bring a life therapeutic pool. A cleansing jacket. Ages 8+ shower is required. Shower shoes Northeast 6 Mondays Northeast 6 Mondays Feb 6-Mar 13 7:30 pm-8 pm are recommended. Times listed Feb 6-Mar 13 6:30 pm-7 pm Youth & Family Youth $30 are “in water” times. Locker room $30 door will open 10 minutes before class. Park in back lot and enter at door #21.

Call 612.668.4828 for more information.

Family Swim Enjoy the warm Dowling pool during this open swim time with your family. The class is designed for infants and children up to 9 years old and their caregivers. Price is per person. Payment must be made for adults and children. Dowling 8 Mondays Jan 23-Mar 20 6:30-7:15 pm $40

Dowling 9 Wednesdays Jan 25-Mar 22 6:30-7:15 pm $45

66 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com Swimming 5: Stroke Refinement To complete this level, participants will need to shallow dive from the side; glide two body lengths and begin any front stroke; swim underwater 15 yards; do tuck and pike surface dives; survival float on their front and back two minutes; tread water with two different kicks two minutes; front crawl and back crawl 50 yards; and butterfly, breaststroke, elementary Swimming at Southwest backstroke, and sidestroke 25 yards. Southwest 6 Tuesdays The pool is located on the Abbott side of Southwest High. Enter through Feb 7-Mar 14 8-8:30 pm Door #1 or #15. Call 612.668.3100 for more information. $40

Swimming 1: Introduction Swimming 3: Stroke Swimming 6: Swimming to Water Skills (Ages 5+) Development (Ages 5+) & Skill Proficiency Participants will learn about Participants will learn about jumping Participants must have completed entering and exiting the water; how into deep water from the side; the Level 5 requirements. This class to submerge their mouth, nose, and rotary breathing with the body in a refines strokes in order to swim with eyes while blowing bubbles; how to horizontal position; treading in deep more ease, efficiency, power and float on their front and back with water for 30 seconds; swimming the smoothness for longer distances. Youth & Family support; and more. butterfly kick 15 feet; and more. Southwest 6 Tuesdays Southwest 6 Mondays Southwest 6 Mondays Feb 7-Mar 14 8-8:30 pm Feb 6-Mar 20 7:30-8 pm Feb 6-Mar 20 8 pm-8:30 pm $40 $40 $40 Swimming: Parent Southwest 6 Thursdays Southwest 6 Tuesdays Feb 9-Mar 16 7:30-8 pm Feb 7-Mar 14 7:30 pm-8 pm & Child (Ages 3-4) $40 $40 Learn support techniques for moving your child through the water. Learn Southwest 5 Thursdays water entry, bubble blowing, front Swimming 2: Fundamental Feb 9-Mar 16 8 pm-8:30 pm kicking, back floating and underwater Aquatic Skills (Ages 5+) $40 exploration. One adult per child. Participants will learn about entering Bring your child’s favorite bath toy. the water by stepping or jumping Child must be potty trained. Fee from the side; submerging their entire Swimming 4: covers both parent & child. head in water; retrieving a submerged Stroke Improvement To complete this level, participants object; swimming on their front and Southwest 6 Thursdays will need to swim underwater three Feb 9-Mar 16 7:30-8 pm back unsupported; and more. body lengths; survival float on their $40 Southwest 6 Mondays front and back for one minute in deep Feb 6-Mar 20 7:30-8 pm water; do the front and back glide two $40 body lengths; tread water for one Southwest 6 Thursdays minute; swim on their front and back Feb 9-Mar 16 8-8:30 pm 25 yards; and do the breaststroke, $40 butterfly, and elementary backstroke 15 yards. Southwest 6 Mondays Feb 6-Mar 20 8-8:30 pm Looking for Adult $40 Swim classes? See pages 42-43. Southwest 6 Tuesdays Feb 7-Mar 14 7:30-8 pm $40 mplscommunityed.com Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment WINTER 2017 67 Energize your mind. Activate your body. Teaching Spark your spirit. Build community.

We’re all learners and teachers. If it’s your time to become a teacher, call us. We’re looking for instructors with knowledge and expertise who can communicate their passions to others. Teaching certification and degrees are not required. We can help you design your course and provide guidance on teaching adults.

Get started today! Visit our website at mplscommunityed.com to submit your application online or call any of the sites listed on page 69.

Engaging youth and adults in community-driven learning and enrichment opportunities.

68 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com Community Education Adult Enrichment Class Locations

1. Andersen 2727 10th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55407 612.668.4215 7 [email protected] 16 2. Anwatin 10 256 Upton Ave. S. 11 Minneapolis, MN 55405 612.668.2478 5 [email protected]

3. Barton 4237 Colfax Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55409 2 612.668.3585 [email protected] 12 4. Dowling 3900 W. River Pkwy. 1 Minneapolis, MN 55406 8 Call Roosevelt at 612.668.4828. 14 5. Edison 700 22nd Ave. NE Class Locations Minneapolis, MN 55418 13 612.668.1306 15 3 4 [email protected] 9 17 6. Hale 1220 E. 54th St. Minneapolis, MN 55417 6 612.668.3767 [email protected]

7. Henry 4320 Newton Ave. N. 11. Northeast 15. Southwest Minneapolis, MN 55412 2955 Hayes St. NE 3414 W. 47th St. 612.668.1922 Minneapolis, MN 55418 Minneapolis, MN 55410 [email protected] 612.668.1515 612.668.3100 [email protected] [email protected] 8. Jefferson 1200 W. 26th St. 12. Pratt 16. Waite Park Minneapolis, MN 55405 66 Malcolm Ave. SE 1800 34th Ave. NE 612.668.2740 Minneapolis, MN 55414 Minneapolis, MN 55418 [email protected] 612.668.1100 612.668.1590 [email protected] [email protected] 9. Lake Harriet 4912 Vincent Ave. S. 13. Roosevelt 17. Washburn/Ramsey Minneapolis, MN 55410 4029 28th Ave. S. 201 W. 49th St. / 1 W. 49th St. 612.668.3330 Minneapolis, MN 55406 Minneapolis, MN 55419 [email protected] 612.668.4828 612.668.3450 [email protected] [email protected] 10. Lucy Laney [email protected] 3333 Penn Ave. N. Minneapolis, MN 55412 14. South 612.668.2219 3131 19th Ave. S. [email protected] Minneapolis, MN 55407 612.668.4326 [email protected] mplscommunityed.com Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment WINTER 2017 69 Four Easy Ways to Register... 1. Online 3. In Person Using your credit card to pay, go If you wish to register in person, to mplscommunityed.com. We simply call sites for office hours. accept Discover, MasterCard and Visa. Online registration begins 4. By Mail January 3. Mail-in registration is available now. Mail your registration form, check 2. By Phone or money order, payable to Special Credit card payments are accepted School District #1 to the site offering during business hours. We accept the class; see page 69 for a list of sites. Discover, MasterCard and Visa.

Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment Registration Form Name: ______Address: ______City/State/Zip: ______E-mail: ______Daytime Phone: (____)______Evening Phone: (____)______

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UCare Discount ($15/class): ID#: ______- Other Discounts (please specify): ______- Total Due: $ Payment Information: Check Enclosed Credit Card (specify type): Discover MasterCard Visa Make checks payable to Special School District #1.

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70 WINTER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment mplscommunityed.com Registration Education for Every Generation Information Learning has no age limit. Wherever you’re at in life, there’s a Community Education program to suit you. 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 supply costs and are not applicable to classes noted, “no discounts.”

UCare discounts: If you are a UCare member, you may be eligible for up to a $15 CE Information discount on most classes. You Minneapolis Kids Adult Education must have UCare insurance and 612.668.3890 612.668.3800 include your UCare ID number Providing care to youth in Offering GED preparation and when registering. Some restrictions grades K–6 before and after testing, College and Work may apply. If you are a UCare for school, on release days, and Readiness programs, and math, Seniors or EssentiaCare member, during the summer. reading, writing, English learning, you are eligible for one $15 and citizenship classes. discount per calendar year. Youth Development If you are a UCare Choices or 612.668.3939 Adult Enrichment Fairview Choices member, you Giving youth in grades K–12 612.668.3939 are ineligible for a discount. the chance to build self-esteem Providing recreation, enrichment and increase their citizenship, and academic programs to adults Refunds academic, and career skills of all ages and interests. Refunds (minus a $5 processing through positive life experiences. fee) are given if you call and Lifelong Learning cancel at least three business After School Programs 612.668.4828 days before a class. Full refunds 612.668.3939 Enriching the lives of adults are given if we cancel a class. Offering enrichment, recreation ages 55 and older through and academic programs to educational, social and youth in grades K–8. intergenerational opportunities. Weather Community Education may be Summer Programs Access Services closed in inclement weather. If you have questions about 612.668.3939 612.668.3950 Providing day and evening Providing accommodations closings, please call the class enrichment, recreation and needed by adults and children site or visit mpls.k12.mn.us. academic programs to youth with disabilities for effective in grades K–12. participation in Community Education programs.

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Executive Director of Maybe you’re looking for a chance to focus on Community Education yourself or to make new friends; an opportunity to Jack Tamble master your current skills or tackle entirely new ones; a reason to exercise your body or exercise your brain. Whatever it is, we’ve got you covered. Special School District No. 1 Minneapolis Public Schools Minneapolis, MN More than 600 classes An Equal Opportunity School District are available this winter. WINTER 2017 Classes start the week of January 30. Register today at mplscommunityed.com.