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<strong>Spring</strong> & <strong>Summer</strong> <strong>2013</strong><br />
<strong>Community</strong> Education <strong>Services</strong><br />
– See page 42<br />
A <strong>Community</strong> of Lifelong Learners!<br />
• Thriller Line Dance • Swim Lessons<br />
• Social Media Explained • Mystery Shopping<br />
• Sushi 101 • Geocaching • How to Fish Twin Cities Lakes<br />
Visit our website @ br.thatscommunityed.com<br />
Don’t miss your favorite class . . .<br />
Registration begins March 1 st
<strong>Community</strong> Education <strong>Services</strong><br />
<strong>Spring</strong> & <strong>Summer</strong> <strong>2013</strong> Class Directory<br />
aquatics ......................................................................................... 1-6<br />
art ................................................................................................. 7-10<br />
business & career development ............................................. 11-12<br />
computers & technology , online courses ............................. 12-16<br />
culinary skills ........................................................................... 17-18<br />
dance & music .......................................................................... 19-21<br />
finance & investment .............................................................. 22-23<br />
fitness ........................................................................................ 24-30<br />
health & wellness .................................................................... 31-33<br />
hobbies ...................................................................................... 34-35<br />
home improvement ................................................................. 35-36<br />
personal growth ............................................................................. 36<br />
special interest ............................................................................... 37<br />
world languages & culture ......................................................... 37<br />
Other <strong>Community</strong> Education <strong>Services</strong><br />
bloomington census ...................................................................... 41<br />
bloomington/richfield youth enrichment ................................. 38<br />
class locations (map) ..................................................................... 44<br />
driver education ............................................................................ 38<br />
early childhood family center ...................................................... 39<br />
learning exchange .......................................................................... 42<br />
metro south ABE/metr o south volunteers ............................... 43<br />
preschool youth - richfield ..................................................... 40-41<br />
registration information .................................... Inside back cover<br />
volunteer connection .................................................................... 43<br />
<strong>Bloomington</strong> Public Schools Mission<br />
The <strong>Bloomington</strong> Public School<br />
District is an educational leader<br />
developing in ALL of our learners the<br />
ability to thrive in a rapidly changing<br />
world.<br />
Richfield Public Schools Mission<br />
The mission of the Richfield<br />
Public Schools is to prepare all learners<br />
for success in a changing world by<br />
developing their knowledge and abilities<br />
within a climate of mutual trust<br />
and respect.<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Education Staff<br />
Tom Holton, Executive Director<br />
Lisa Rahn, <strong>Community</strong> Education Supervisor<br />
Carol Huttner, Director of<br />
Youth and Family Education<br />
Kay Miller, Coordinator of Early Learning Programs<br />
Betsy Miller, Aquatics Coordinator<br />
Doug Langefels, Manager Building Reservations,<br />
Activity Center<br />
Tamra Sieve, Adult Education Director<br />
<strong>Bloomington</strong> School Board<br />
Les Fujitake, Superintendent<br />
Maureen Bartolotta, Dick Bergstrom, Arlene Bush,<br />
Tim Culver, Mark Hibbs, Nelly Korman,<br />
Melissa Halverson Wiklund<br />
Richfield School Board<br />
Dr. Robert Slotterback, Superintendent<br />
John Ashmead, Sandy Belkengren,<br />
John Easterwood, Deb Etienne, David Lamberger,<br />
Todd Nollenberger<br />
Advisory Council Members<br />
John Ashmead, Linda Clark, Tim Culver,<br />
Cheryl Dragotis, Kari Hemp, Mary Jo Houlding,<br />
Brent Larson, Mary Martin, Paul Meyer, Joey Page,<br />
Chad Peterson, Krista Phillips, Heather Starkes<br />
Register with your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card<br />
24 hours a day! br.thatscommunityed.com
SPRING &<br />
SUMMER<br />
<strong>2013</strong><br />
Parent & Child Class (6 months to 3 years)<br />
Developed for children 6 months to 3 years of age, Parent & Child Class builds swimming<br />
readiness by emphasizing fun in the water. Parents & children learn together, to increase<br />
children’s comfort level and condence in the water and build a foundation of basic aquatic<br />
and water safety skills. One adult per child required in the water.<br />
Pre-School Class (4 to 5 years)<br />
Requirements for signing your child up for this level:<br />
• Has participated in a recent Parent & Child Class<br />
• Toilet trained<br />
• Able to listen and follow directions for 30 minutes<br />
• Child will be okay without parent or guardian in the pool<br />
• Able to hold onto wall for 30 minutes<br />
This class provides children with their rst pool experience without parental assistance in a<br />
safe, fun and positive learning environment. The primary objective of the Pre-School Class is<br />
to promote developmentally appropriate learning of fundamental water safety and aquatic<br />
skills. Instructors help children adapt to the pool and learn how to move independently<br />
through the water.<br />
*Pre-School Level A: Beginner Swimmer<br />
This level orients children to the aquatic environment and helps them gain<br />
basic aquatic skills by: (with assistance)<br />
• Enter and exit water safely by using ladder<br />
• Blow bubbles<br />
• Submerge mouth, nose and eyes<br />
• Front and back glides<br />
• Float on back<br />
• Swim on front and back using arms and legs<br />
• Water safety topics<br />
*Pre-School Level B: Intermediate Swimmer<br />
This level will help children gain greater independence in their skills,<br />
become more comfortable in and around the water, and start to gain basic<br />
swimming propulsive skills by: (with assistance moving towards independently)<br />
• Enter water by safely using ladder<br />
• Fully submerge and hold breath, retrieve submerged objects<br />
• Front and back oats<br />
• Front and back glides<br />
• Tread water<br />
• Swim on front and back using combination of arms and legs<br />
• Water safety topics<br />
*Pre-School Level C: Advanced Swimmer<br />
This level will build upon skills learned in Level A & B providing additional guided<br />
practice. Skills in this level are performed independently.<br />
• Enter water by jumping<br />
• Fully submerge and hold breath, bobbing<br />
• Front and back oats, and recoveries<br />
• Front and back glides<br />
• Tread water<br />
• Swim on front and back using combination of arms<br />
and legs<br />
• Change direction while swimming on front or back<br />
• Water safety topics<br />
AQUATICS<br />
br.thatscommunityed.com<br />
Valley View Middle School Pool - 8900 Portland Avenue - <strong>Bloomington</strong><br />
Richeld Middle School Pool - 7461 Oliver Avenue South - Richeld<br />
Swim Lesson Registration Number: 952-681-6132<br />
Para Español: 612-243-3000<br />
<strong>Bloomington</strong> Pool Rental: 952-681-5283<br />
Richfield Pool Rental: 612-798-6574<br />
Aquatics Program Coordinator<br />
Betsy 952-681-6134<br />
Climb on in, make a splash, and have a ball.<br />
LOOK INSIDE FOR<br />
LIFEGUARD TRAINING,<br />
ADULT LESSONS,<br />
PRIVATE LESSONS,<br />
WATER FITNESS &<br />
MORE<br />
Two Great Locations<br />
Level 1: Beginner Swimmer<br />
(Must be at least 6 years old)<br />
Helps students feel comfortable in the water by:<br />
• Enter and exit water safely<br />
• Submerge mouth, nose and eyes<br />
• Blow bubbles<br />
• Swim on front and back using arm and leg action<br />
• Float on front and back<br />
• Front and back glides<br />
• Water safety topics<br />
Level 2: Advanced Beginner<br />
Give students success with fundamental skills by:<br />
• Skills performed independently<br />
• Enter water by stepping or jumping from the side<br />
• Exit water safely by using ladder or side<br />
• Submerge entire head<br />
• Float on front and back<br />
• Perform front and back glide<br />
• Tread water using arm and leg actions<br />
• Swim front crawl and back crawl<br />
• Class taught in shallow end<br />
• Water safety topics<br />
Level 3: Intermediate Swimmer<br />
Builds on the skills with practice in deeper water by:<br />
• Jump into deep water from the side<br />
• Bob with the head fully submerged<br />
• Perform front and back glide<br />
• Perform survival oat<br />
• Perform front crawl with rotary breathing in horizontal position<br />
• Buttery kick and scissors kick<br />
• Class taught in the middle of pool<br />
• Water safety topics<br />
Level 4: Advanced Intermediate<br />
Develops condence skills and improves other aquatic skills:<br />
• Swim underwater<br />
• Perform open turns on front and back using any stroke<br />
• Tread water using sculling arm motions and kick<br />
• Perform front crawl and back crawl<br />
• Perform breaststroke and buttery<br />
• Perform elementary backstroke and sidestroke<br />
• Water safety topics<br />
Level 5/6: Advanced Swimmer<br />
Provide further coordination and renement of strokes by:<br />
• Tread water with 2 different kicks<br />
• Perform front and back ip turn<br />
• Perform front and back crawl<br />
• Perform buttery and breaststroke<br />
• Perform elementary backstroke, sidestroke and sculling<br />
• Water safety topics<br />
NCD = NO CLASS DATES<br />
Swimming<br />
and Water<br />
Safety<br />
Program<br />
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FITNESS CLASS -<br />
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Swimming Lessons<br />
Parent & Child Class: (6 months to 3 years)<br />
Valley View Middle School Pool<br />
Class Fee: 8 Lessons $70.00 *6 Lessons $53.00<br />
Class# Day Date Time NCD<br />
PC1S M 4/8 - 6/3 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. 5/27<br />
PC2S M 4/8 - 6/3 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. 5/27<br />
PC3S Tu 4/9 - 5/28 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.<br />
PC4S W 4/10 - 5/29 10:15 - 10:45 a.m.<br />
PC5S Th 4/11 - 5/30 6:05 - 6:35 p.m.<br />
PC6S* S 4/13 - 5/18 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.<br />
PC7S* S 4/13 - 5/18 11:35 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.<br />
PC8S M 6/17 - 8/12 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 7/1<br />
PC9S Tu 6/18 - 8/13 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. 7/2<br />
PC10S Tu 6/18 - 8/13 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 7/2<br />
PC11S Th 6/20 - 8/15 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. 7/4<br />
PC12S Th 6/20 - 8/15 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 7/4<br />
Richeld Middle School Pool<br />
Class Fee: *6 Lessons $53.00<br />
Class# Day Date Time NCD<br />
RPC1S* S 4/6 - 5/11 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.<br />
Pre-School (4 to 5 years) Level A: Beginner Swimmer<br />
Valley View Middle School Pool<br />
Class Fee: 8 Lessons $70.00 *6 Lessons $53.00<br />
Class# Day Date Time NCD<br />
PSA1S M 4/8 - 6/3 10:50 - 11:20 a.m. 5/27<br />
PSA2S M 4/8 - 6/3 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. 5/27<br />
PSA3S Tu 4/9 - 5/28 6:05 - 6:35 p.m.<br />
PSA4S Th 4/11 - 5/30 6:05 - 6:35 p.m.<br />
PSA5S* S 4/13 - 5/18 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.<br />
PSA6S* S 4/13 - 5/18 10:55 - 11:25 a.m.<br />
PSA7S M-Th 6/17 - 6/27 10:10 - 10:40 a.m.<br />
PSA8S M 6/17 - 8/12 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 7/1<br />
PSA9S Tu 6/18 - 8/13 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. 7/2<br />
PSA10S Th 6/20 - 8/15 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 7/4<br />
PSA11S F 6/21 - 8/16 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. 7/5<br />
PSA12S M-Th 7/8 - 7/18 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.<br />
PSA13S M-Th 7/8 - 7/18 5:15 - 5:45 p.m.<br />
PSA14S M-Th 7/22 - 8/1 10:10 - 10:40 a.m.<br />
PSA15S M- Th 7/22 - 8/1 4:40 - 5:10 p.m.<br />
PSA16S M-Th 8/5 - 8/15 11:20 - 11:50 a.m.<br />
PSA17S M-Th 8/5 - 8/15 5:15 - 5:45 p.m.<br />
Richeld Middle School Pool<br />
Class Fee: 8 Lessons $70.00 *6 Lessons $53.00<br />
Class# Day Date Time NCD<br />
RPA1S M 4/1 - 5/20 6:10 - 6:40 p.m.<br />
RPA2S* S 4/6 - 5/11 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.<br />
Pre-School (4 to 5 years) Level B: Intermediate Swimmer<br />
Valley View Middle School Pool<br />
Class Fee: 8 Lessons $70.00 *6 Lessons $53.00<br />
Class# Day Date Time NCD<br />
PSB1S M 4/8 - 6/3 4:45 - 5:15 p.m. 5/27<br />
PSB2S Tu 4/9 - 5/28 4:45 - 5:15 p.m.<br />
PSB3S Tu 4/9 - 5/28 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.<br />
PSB4S W 4/10 - 5/29 10:50 - 11:20 a.m.<br />
PSB5S Th 4/11 - 5/30 4:45 - 5:15 p.m.<br />
PSB6S* S 4/13 - 5/18 9:35 - 10:05 a.m.<br />
PSB7S M-Th 6/17 - 6/27 10:45- 11:15 a.m.<br />
PSB8S M-Th 6/17 - 6/27 5:15 - 5:45 p.m.<br />
PSB9S M 6/17 - 8/12 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 7/1<br />
PSB10S Th 6/20 - 8/15 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. 7/4<br />
PSB11S F 6/21 - 8/16 10:35 - 11:05 a.m. 7/5<br />
PSB12S M-Th 7/8 - 7/18 10:10 - 10:40 a.m.<br />
PSB13S M-Th 7/8 - 7/18 4:40 - 5:10 p.m.<br />
PSB14S M-Th 7/22 - 8/1 11:20 - 11:50 a.m.<br />
PSB15S M-Th 8/5 - 8/15 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.<br />
PSB16S M-Th 8/5 - 8/15 4:40 - 5:10 p.m.<br />
Richeld Middle School Pool<br />
Class Fee: 8 Lessons $70.00 *6 Lessons $53.00<br />
Class# Day Date Time NCD<br />
RPB1S M 4/1 - 5/20 6:45 - 7:15 p.m.<br />
RPB2S* S 4/6 - 5/11 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.<br />
Pre-School (4 to 5 years) Level C: Advanced Swimmer<br />
Valley View Middle School Pool<br />
Class Fee: 8 Lessons $70.00 *6 Lessons $53.00<br />
Class# Day Date Time NCD<br />
PSC1S Tu 4/9 - 5/28 6:40 - 7:10 p.m.<br />
PSC2S Th 4/11 - 5/30 4:45 - 5:15 p.m.<br />
PSC3S* S 4/13 - 5/18 10:15 - 10:45 a.m.<br />
PSC4S M-Th 6/17 - 6/27 11:20 - 11:50 a.m.<br />
PSC5S M-Th 6/17 - 6/27 4:40 - 5:10 p.m.<br />
PSC6S Th 6/20 - 8/15 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 7/4<br />
PSC7S M-Th 7/8 - 7/18 11:20 - 11:50 a.m.<br />
PSC8S M-Th 7/22 - 8/1 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.<br />
PSC9S M-Th 7/22 - 8/1 5:15 - 5:45 p.m.<br />
PSC10S M-Th 8/5 - 8/15 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.<br />
Level 1: Beginner Swimmer - Youth (Must be at least 6 years old)<br />
Valley View Middle School Pool<br />
Class Fee: 8 Lessons $73.00 *6 Lessons $56.00<br />
Class# Day Date Time NCD<br />
A1S M 4/8 - 6/3 4:00 - 4:40 p.m. 5/27<br />
A2S M 4/8 - 6/3 4:45 - 5:25 p.m. 5/27<br />
A3S Tu 4/9 - 5/28 4:00 - 4:40 p.m.<br />
A4S Tu 4/9 - 5/28 4:45 - 5:25 p.m.<br />
A5S Tu 4/9 - 5/28 6:05 - 6:45 p.m.<br />
A6S Tu 4/9 - 5/28 6:50 - 7:30 p.m.<br />
A7S Th 4/11 - 5/30 5:20 - 6:00 p.m.<br />
A8S* S 4/13 - 5/18 9:35 - 10:15 a.m.<br />
A9S* S 4/13 - 5/18 10:20 - 11:00 a.m.<br />
A10S* S 4/13 - 5/18 11:05 - 11:45 a.m.<br />
A11S M-Th 6/17 - 6/27 10:00 - 10:40 a.m.<br />
A12S M-Th 6/17 - 6/27 10:45 - 11:25 a.m.<br />
A13S M-Th 6/17 - 6/27 11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.<br />
A14S M-Th 6/17 - 6/27 4:30 - 5:10 p.m.<br />
A15S M-Th 6/17 - 6/27 5:15 - 5:55 p.m.<br />
A16S M 6/17 - 8/12 6:45 - 7:25 p.m. 7/1<br />
A17S Th 6/20 - 8/15 6:45 - 7:25 p.m. 7/4<br />
A18S F 6/21 - 8/16 10:00 - 10:40 a.m. 7/5<br />
A19S F 6/21 - 8/16 10:45 - 11:25 a.m. 7/5<br />
A20S M-Th 7/8 - 7/18 10:00 - 10:40 a.m.<br />
A21S M-Th 7/8 - 7/18 10:45 - 11:25 a.m.<br />
A22S M-Th 7/8 - 7/18 11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.<br />
A23S M-Th 7/8 - 7/18 4:30 - 5:10 p.m.<br />
A24S M-Th 7/8 - 7/18 5:15 - 5:55 p.m.<br />
A25S M-Th 7/22 - 8/1 10:00 - 10:40 a.m.<br />
A26S M-Th 7/22 - 8/1 10:45 - 11:25 a.m.<br />
A27S M-Th 7/22 - 8/1 11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.<br />
A28S M-Th 7/22 - 8/1 4:30 - 5:10 p.m.<br />
A29S M-Th 7/22 - 8/1 5:15 - 5:55 p.m.<br />
A30S M-Th 8/5 - 8/15 10:00 - 10:40 a.m.<br />
A31S M-Th 8/5 - 8/15 10:45 - 11:25 a.m.<br />
A32S M-Th 8/5 - 8/15 11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.<br />
A33S M-Th 8/5 - 8/15 4:30 - 5:10 p.m.<br />
A34S M-Th 8/5 - 8/15 5:15 - 5:55 p.m.<br />
Richeld Middle School Pool<br />
Class Fee: 8 Lessons $73.00 *6 Lessons $56.00<br />
Class# Day Date Time NCD<br />
RA1S M 4/1 - 5/20 6:00 - 6:40 p.m.<br />
RA2S* S 4/6 - 5/11 10:30 - 11:10 a.m.<br />
RA3S* S 4/6 - 5/11 11:15 - 11:55 a.m.<br />
RA4S* S 4/6 - 5/11 12:00 - 12:40 p.m.<br />
2
Level 2: Advanced Beginner - Youth<br />
Level 3: Intermediate Swimmer - Youth<br />
Swimming Lessons<br />
Valley View Middle School Pool<br />
Class Fee: 8 Lessons $73.00 *6 Lessons $56.00<br />
Class# Day Date Time NCD<br />
B1S M 4/8 - 6/3 4:00 - 4:40 p.m. 5/27<br />
B2S M 4/8 - 6/3 4:45 - 5:25 p.m. 5/27<br />
B3S Tu 4/9 - 5/28 4:00 - 4:40 p.m.<br />
B4S Tu 4/9 - 5/28 4:45 - 5:25 p.m.<br />
B5S Tu 4/9 - 5/28 6:05 - 6:45 p.m.<br />
B6S Tu 4/9 - 5/28 6:50 - 7:30 p.m.<br />
B7S Th 4/11 - 5/30 5:20 - 6:00 p.m.<br />
B8S* S 4/13 - 5/18 9:35 - 10:15 a.m.<br />
B9S* S 4/13 - 5/18 10:20 - 11:00 a.m.<br />
B10S* S 4/13 - 5/18 11:05 - 11:45 a.m.<br />
B11S M-Th 6/17 - 6/27 10:00 - 10:40 a.m.<br />
B12S M-Th 6/17 - 6/27 10:45 - 11:25 a.m.<br />
B13S M-Th 6/17 - 6/27 11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.<br />
B14S M-Th 6/17 - 6/27 4:30 - 5:10 p.m.<br />
B15S M-Th 6/17 - 6/27 5:15 - 5:55 p.m.<br />
B16S M 6/17 - 8/12 6:45 - 7:24 p.m. 7/1<br />
B17S Th 6/20 - 8/15 6:45 - 7:25 p.m. 7/4<br />
B18S F 6/21 - 8/16 10:00 - 10:40 a.m. 7/5<br />
B19S F 6/21 - 8/16 10:45 - 11:25 a.m. 7/5<br />
B20S M-Th 7/8 - 7/18 10:00 - 10:40 a.m.<br />
B21S M-Th 7/8 - 7/18 10:45 - 11:25 a.m.<br />
B22S M-Th 7/8 - 7/18 11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.<br />
B23S M-Th 7/8 - 7/18 4:30 - 5:10 p.m.<br />
B24S M-Th 7/8 - 7/18 5:15 - 5:55 p.m.<br />
B25S M-Th 7/22 - 8/1 10:00 - 10:40 a.m.<br />
B26S M-Th 7/22 - 8/1 10:45 - 11:25 a.m.<br />
B27S M-Th 7/22 - 8/1 11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.<br />
B28S M-Th 7/22 - 8/1 4:30 - 5:10 p.m.<br />
B29S M-Th 7/22 - 8/1 5:15 - 5:55 p.m.<br />
B30S M-Th 8/5 - 8/15 10:00 - 10:40 a.m.<br />
B31S M-Th 8/5 - 8/15 10:45 - 11:25 a.m.<br />
B32S M-Th 8/5 - 8/15 11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.<br />
B33S M-Th 8/5 - 8/15 4:30 - 5:10 p.m.<br />
B34S M-Th 8/5 - 8/15 5:15 - 5:55 p.m.<br />
Richeld Middle School Pool<br />
Class Fee: 8 Lessons $73.00 *6 Lessons $56.00<br />
Class# Day Date Time NCD<br />
RB1S M 4/1- 5/20 6:00 - 6:40 p.m.<br />
RB2S M 4/1 - 5/20 6:45 - 7:25 p.m.<br />
RB3S* S 4/6 - 5/11 10:30 - 11:10 a.m.<br />
RB4S* S 4/6 - 5/11 11:15 - 11:55 a.m.<br />
RB5S* S 4/6 - 5/11 12:00 - 12:40 p.m.<br />
Valley View Middle School Pool<br />
Class Fee: 8 Lessons $73.00 *6 Lessons $56.00<br />
Class# Day Date Time NCD<br />
C1S M 4/8 - 6/3 4:00 - 4:40 p.m. 5/27<br />
C2S Tu 4/9 - 5/28 4:00 - 4:40 p.m.<br />
C3S Tu 4/9 - 5/28 6:05 - 6:45 p.m.<br />
C4S Tu 4/9 - 5/28 6:50 - 7:30 pm.<br />
C5S Th 4/11 - 5/30 5:20 - 6:00 p.m.<br />
C6S* S 4/13 - 5/18 9:35 - 10:15 a.m.<br />
C7S* S 4/13 - 5/18 10:20 - 11:00 a.m.<br />
C8S* S 4/13 - 5/18 11:05 - 11:45 a.m.<br />
C9S M-Th 6/17 - 6/27 10:00 - 10:40 a.m.<br />
C10S M-Th 6/17 - 6/27 10:45 - 11:25 a.m.<br />
C11S M-Th 6/17 - 6/27 11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.<br />
C12S M-Th 6/17 - 6/27 4:30 - 5:10 p.m.<br />
C13S M-Th 6/17 - 6/27 5:15 - 5:55 p.m.<br />
C14S M 6/17 - 8/12 6:45 - 7:25 p.m. 7/1<br />
C15S Th 6/20 - 8/15 6:45 - 7:25 p.m. 7/4<br />
C16S F 6/21 - 8/16 10:00 - 10:40 a.m. 7/5<br />
C17S F 6/21 - 8/16 10:45 - 11:25 a.m. 7/5<br />
C18S M-Th 7/8 - 7/18 10:00 - 10:40 a.m.<br />
C19S M-Th 7/8 - 7/18 10:45 - 11:25 a.m.<br />
C20S M-Th 7/8 - 7/18 11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.<br />
C21S M-Th 7/8 - 7/18 4:30 - 5:10 p.m.<br />
C22S M-Th 7/8 - 7/18 5:15 - 5:55 p.m.<br />
C23S M-Th 7/22 - 8/1 10:00 - 10:40 a.m.<br />
C24S M-Th 7/22 - 8/1 10:45 - 11:25 a.m.<br />
C25S M-Th 7/22 - 8/1 11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.<br />
Level 3: Intermediate Swimmer - Youth - Continued<br />
Valley View Middle School Pool<br />
Class Fee: 8 Lessons $73.00 *6 Lessons $56.00<br />
Class# Day Date Time NCD<br />
C26S M-Th 7/22 - 8/1 4:30 - 5:10 p.m.<br />
C27S M-Th 7/22 - 8/1 5:15 - 5:55 p.m.<br />
C28S M-Th 8/5 - 8/15 10:00 - 10:40 a.m.<br />
C29S M-Th 8/5 - 8/15 10:45 - 11:25 a.m.<br />
C30S M-Th 8/5 - 8/15 11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.<br />
C31S M-Th 8/5 - 8/15 4:30 - 5:10 p.m.<br />
C32S M-Th 8/5 - 8/15 5:15 - 5:55 p.m.<br />
Richeld Middle School Pool<br />
Class Fee: 8 Lessons $73.00 *6 Lessons $56.00<br />
Class# Day Date Time NCD<br />
RC1S M 4/1 - 5/20 6:00 - 6:40 p.m.<br />
RC2S M 4/1 - 5/20 6:45 - 7:25 p.m.<br />
RC3S* S 4/6 - 5/11 11:15 - 11:55 a.m.<br />
RC4S* S 4/6 - 5/11 12:00 - 12:40 p.m.<br />
Level 4: Advanced Intermediate - Youth<br />
Valley View Middle School Pool<br />
Class Fee: 8 Lessons $73.00 *6 Lessons $56.00<br />
Class# Day Date Time NCD<br />
D1S* S 4/13 - 5/18 9:35 - 10:15 a.m.<br />
D2S* S 4/13 - 5/18 11:05 - 11:45 a.m.<br />
D3S M-Th 6/17 - 6/27 10:00 - 10:40 a.m.<br />
D4S M-Th 6/17 - 6/27 11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.<br />
D5S M-Th 6/17 - 6/27 4:30 - 5:10 p.m.<br />
D6S M 6/17 - 8/12 6:45 - 7:25 p.m. 7/1<br />
D7S M-Th 7/8 - 7/18 10:00 - 10:40 a.m.<br />
D8S M-Th 7/8 - 7/18 11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.<br />
D9S M-Th 7/8 - 7/18 5:15 - 5:55 p.m.<br />
D10S M-Th 7/22 - 8/1 10:00 - 10:40 a.m.<br />
D11S M-Th 7/22 - 8/1 10:45 - 11:25 a.m.<br />
D12S M-Th 7/22 - 8/1 4:30 - 5:10 p.m.<br />
D13S M-Th 8/5 - 8/15 10:45 - 11:25 a.m.<br />
D14S M-Th 8/5 - 8/15 11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.<br />
D15S M-Th 8/5 - 8/15 4:30 - 5:10 p.m.<br />
Richeld Middle School Pool<br />
Class Fee: 8 Lessons $73.00 *6 Lessons $56.00<br />
Class# Day Date Time NCD<br />
RD1S M 4/1 - 5/20 6:45 - 7:25 p.m.<br />
RD2S* S 4/6 - 5/11 11:15 - 11:55 a.m.<br />
Level 5/6: Advanced Swimmer - Youth<br />
Valley View Middle School Pool<br />
Class Fee: 8 Lessons $73.00 *6 Lessons $56.00<br />
Class# Day Date Time NCD<br />
EF1S Tu 4/9 - 5/28 6:05 - 6:45 p.m.<br />
EF2S* S 4/13 - 5/18 10:20 - 11:00 a.m.<br />
EF3S M-Th 6/17 - 6/27 10:45 - 11:25 a.m.<br />
EF4S M-Th 6/17 - 6/27 5:15 - 5:55 p.m.<br />
EF5S M-Th 7/8 - 7/18 10:45 - 11:25 a.m.<br />
EF6S M-Th 7/8 - 7/18 4:30 - 5:10 p.m.<br />
EF7S M-Th 7/22 - 8/1 11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.<br />
EF8S M-Th 7/22 - 8/1 5:15 - 5:55 p.m.<br />
EF9S M-Th 8/5 - 8/15 10:00 - 10:40 a.m.<br />
EF10S M-Th 8/5 - 8/15 5:15 - 5:55 p.m.<br />
3
FOCUS CLASS<br />
4:1 PARTICIPANT: INSTRUCTOR<br />
During these classes the instructor will have the ability to FOCUS on<br />
individual attention, foster a fun learning environment, and<br />
ourish on fundamental skills essential to becoming a condent swimmer.<br />
4<br />
Pre-School (4 to 5 years) Level B: Intermediate Swimmer<br />
Valley View Middle School Pool<br />
Class Fee: 8 Lessons $78.00<br />
Class# Day Date Time NCD<br />
PSB17S M 4/8 - 6/3 6:05 - 6:35 p.m. 5/27<br />
PSB18S Tu 6/18 - 8/13 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 7/2<br />
Pre-School (4 to 5 years) Level C: Advanced Swimmer<br />
Valley View Middle School Pool<br />
Class Fee: 8 Lessons $78.00<br />
Class# Day Date Time NCD<br />
PSC11S M 4/8 - 6/3 6:40 - 7:10 p.m. 5/27<br />
PSC12S Tu 6/18 - 8/13 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 7/2<br />
Level 1: Beginner Swimmer - Youth (Must be at least 6 years old)<br />
Valley View Middle School Pool<br />
Class Fee: 8 Lessons $83.00<br />
Class# Day Date Time NCD<br />
A35S M 4/8 - 6/3 6:05 - 6:45 p.m. 5/27<br />
A36S M 4/8 - 6/3 6:50 - 7:30 p.m. 5/27<br />
A37S Tu 6/18 - 8/13 6:45 - 7:25 p.m. 7/2<br />
Level 2: Advanced Beginner - Youth<br />
Valley View Middle School Pool<br />
Class Fee: 8 Lessons $83.00<br />
Class# Day Date Time NCD<br />
B35S M 4/8 - 6/3 6:05 - 6:45 p.m. 5/27<br />
B36S M 4/8 - 6/3 6:50 - 7:30 p.m. 5/27<br />
B37S Tu 6/18 - 8/13 6:45 - 7:25 p.m. 7/2<br />
Introduction to Competitive Swimming<br />
The purpose of Introduction to Competitive Swimming Class is to provide swimmers,<br />
level 4 and up, with a basic introduction to competitive swimming skills. The class will<br />
be taught and directed by a USA Swimming Certied Professional Swim Coach from the<br />
<strong>Bloomington</strong> based BARRACUDA AQUATICS CLUB. Participants will learn to:<br />
* Execute competitive swimming technique drills in Buttery, Backstroke (Back<br />
Crawl), Breaststroke, and Freestyle (Front Crawl).<br />
* Learn and develop competitive racing turns for all 4 competitive strokes.<br />
* Be able to execute the 4 competitive strokes efciently.<br />
Valley View Middle School Pool<br />
Class Fee: 8 Lessons $83.00<br />
Class# Day Date Time NCD<br />
CS1S Tu 4/9 - 5/28 6:50 - 7:30 p.m.<br />
CS2S Th 6/20 - 8/15 6:45 - 7:25 p.m. 7/4<br />
Adult Lessons - Beginner & Intermediate<br />
This class is designed for individuals who are 16 years and older who<br />
would like to learn to swim or improve their existing skills. Adults will also experience<br />
the benets of swimming as an exercise program, social activity and a support group for<br />
learning to swim with progression through the strokes and skills.<br />
Valley View Middle School Pool<br />
Class Fee: 8 Lessons $83.00<br />
Class# Day Date Time NCD<br />
G1S M 4/8 - 6/3 7:35 - 8:15 p.m. 5/27<br />
G2S M 6/17 - 8/12 7:30 - 8:10 p.m. 7/1<br />
Additional Specialty Classes will be offered this summer through<br />
SUMMER SPECTRUM<br />
“Junior Lifeguarding”, “WSA - Water Safety Aide”, and<br />
“Let’s Make a Splash”<br />
Please refer to www.ci.bloomington.mn.us to register and for further class information.<br />
KEYWORD - SPECTRUM for registration information.<br />
Level 3: Intermediate Swimmer - Youth<br />
Valley View Middle School Pool<br />
Class Fee: 8 Lessons $83.00<br />
Class# Day Date Time NCD<br />
C33S M 4/8 - 6/3 6:05 - 6:45 p.m. 5/27<br />
C34S M 4/8 - 6/3 6:50 - 7:30 p.m. 5/27<br />
C35S Tu 6/18 - 8/13 6:45 - 7:25 p.m. 7/2<br />
Level 4: Advanced Intermediate - Youth<br />
Valley View Middle School Pool<br />
Class Fee: 8 Lessons $83.00<br />
Class# Day Date Time NCD<br />
D16S M 4/8 - 6/3 6:05 - 6:45 p.m. 5/27<br />
D17S Tu 6/18 - 8/13 6:00 - 6:40 p.m. 7/2<br />
Level 5/6: Advanced Swimmer - Youth<br />
Valley View Middle School Pool<br />
Class Fee: 8 Lessons $83.00<br />
Class# Day Date Time NCD<br />
EF11S M 4/8 - 6/3 6:50 - 7:30 p.m. 5/27<br />
EF12S Tu 6/18 - 8/13 6:45 - 7:25 p.m. 7/2<br />
NCD = NO CLASS DATES<br />
Private Swim Lessons<br />
These lessons are designed to give extra instructions to individuals who may need help<br />
with moving to the next swim lesson level, beginning adults, apprehensive about being in<br />
the water and children with special needs.<br />
Valley View Middle School Pool<br />
Class Fee: $21.00 per 30 minute Lesson<br />
Class# Day Date Time NCD<br />
PL1S S 4/13 - 5/18 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.<br />
PL2S M-Th 6/17 - 8/15 Call for availability 7/1 - 7/5<br />
Please call 952-681-6134 to schedule your lesson or for more information.<br />
HELPFUL INFORMATION<br />
During Swim Lesson Classes<br />
Parent or Guardian must remain in the gallery during swim lessons.<br />
Valley View Middle School Pool Entrance<br />
All daytime pool participants must enter through the main door and sign in.<br />
Evening and Saturday participants will enter “Door G,” in the back of the building, west side.<br />
Richeld Middle School Pool Entrance<br />
To enter the pool area, walk down long cement walkway to the maroon double doors, located by<br />
the baseball elds. Locker rooms will be on your left.<br />
Class Makeups<br />
There are no makeups for missed classes.<br />
There are no refunds or credits given for missed classes.<br />
Financial Assistance Available<br />
Low income <strong>Bloomington</strong> & Richeld Residents may be eligible for fee assistance.<br />
Call 952-681-6132 or para español 612-243-3000 for more information.
WATER AEROBICSWATER FITNESS<br />
WATER FITNESS FEES<br />
Leap, jump and kick to a better you with this one-hour class which is a wonderful<br />
way to tone and strengthen muscles while developing cardiovascular endurance and<br />
increasing exibility. By having the natural resistance of the water, participants receive<br />
a great workout that is gentle on the joints. Shallow end work out. No swimming<br />
skills necessary for this class.<br />
Valley View Middle School Pool<br />
Day Date Time NCD<br />
M W F 4/8 - 6/7 9:10 - 10:10 a.m. 5/27<br />
Tu 4/9 - 5/28 8:15 - 9:15 a.m.<br />
Tu 4/9 - 5/28 7:35 - 8:35 p.m.<br />
Th 4/11 - 6/6 7:10 - 8:10 p.m.<br />
S 4/13 - 5/18 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.<br />
M W F 6/10 - 8/16 8:50 - 9:50 a.m. 7/5<br />
Tu Th 6/11 - 8/15 8:15 - 9:15 a.m. 7/4<br />
Tu 6/11 - 8/13 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.<br />
Th 6/13 - 8:15 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. 7/4<br />
WATER WALKING<br />
Reap the benets of improved posture, balance and relieve stress with this 30-minute<br />
class that begins with stretches and works up to an aerobic level of tness walking.<br />
This class is held in the shallow end of the pool.<br />
Valley View Middle School Pool<br />
Day Date Time NCD<br />
M W F 4/8 - 6/7 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. 5/27<br />
M W F 6/10 - 8/16 7:45 - 8:15 a.m. 7/5<br />
DEEP WATER RUNNING<br />
This is a 30-minute class. This no impact deep water running class benets the<br />
cardiovascular system and is great for muscle toning. Perform several deep water<br />
exercises and stretches.<br />
Valley View Middle School Pool<br />
Day Date Time NCD<br />
M W F 4/8 - 6/7 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. 5/27<br />
M W F 6/10 - 8/16 8:15 - 8:45 a.m. 7/5<br />
Th 4/11 - 6/6 6:40 - 7:10 p.m.<br />
AQUA ZUMBA - NEW<br />
Known as the Zumba “pool party”, Aqua Zumba gives new meaning to the idea of an<br />
invigorating workout. Splashing, stretching, twisting, even shouting, laughing are often<br />
heard during a class. Integrating the Zumba formula and philosophy with traditional<br />
aqua tness disciplines, Aqua Zumba blends it all together into a safe, challenging, water<br />
based workout that’s cardio-conditioning, body toning and most of all fun! It is not your<br />
typical aerobics class, you will dance in the water at your own speed. Aqua Zumba is<br />
exercise in disguise. Registration is required for this class (water tness cards will not<br />
be accepted). Park on the west side of building (back of building), and enter door “G”.<br />
Minimum: 8 Maximum: 20<br />
Valley View Middle School Pool - 9 Classes $72.00 *8 Classes $64.00<br />
Class# Day Date Time NCD<br />
3582BS-1 Th 4/11 - 6/6 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.<br />
3582BS-2* Th 6/20 - 8/8 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. 7/4<br />
OPEN & LAP SWIM<br />
Drop In Fee: $6.00 per person $8.00 per family<br />
Punch Card: $60.00 12 times per person<br />
$80.00 12 times per family<br />
Valley View Middle School Pool<br />
Day Date Time NCD<br />
M W F 4/8 - 6/7 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. 5/27<br />
M W F 6/10 - 8/16 7:45 - 9:50 a.m.<br />
M - W 6/17 - 8/14 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. 7/1 - 7/3<br />
Th 6/20 - 8/15 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. 7/4<br />
Th 4/11 - 6/6 4:45 - 6:30 p.m.<br />
S 4/13 - 5/18 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.<br />
Richeld Middle School Pool<br />
Day Date Time NCD<br />
S 4/6 - 5/11 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.<br />
INDIVIDUAL CLASS FEES:<br />
$4.00 per 30-minute class<br />
$7.00 per 1 hour class<br />
RED CARD - RWF<br />
$66.00 per 12 - 1 hour classes<br />
$33.00 per 12 - 30-minute classes<br />
The Red Card provides you the exibility to attend any 2 classes a week.<br />
The Red Card expires at the end of the session.<br />
BLUE CARD - BWF<br />
$92.00 per 18 - 1 hour classes<br />
$49.00 per 18 - 30-minute classes<br />
The Blue Card provides you the exibility to attend any 3 classes a week.<br />
The Blue Card expires at the end of the session.<br />
GOLD CARD - GWF<br />
$450 per year - unlimited water tness classes. The Gold Card provides you the exibility<br />
to attend as many classes a month as you wish.<br />
BRING YOUR WATER FITNESS CARD TO<br />
EACH CLASS YOU ATTEND.<br />
*EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY*<br />
CHECK PAYMENT ONLY - CHECKS PAYABLE TO ISD #271.<br />
CASH WILL NOT BE KEPT AT THE POOL.<br />
MAY PAY BY CREDIT CARD BY CALLING 952-681-6132.*<br />
lifeguard training<br />
AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING<br />
This comprehensive course is designed to instruct course participants in the skills<br />
and knowledge needed to become a lifeguard. Course candidates will learn how to<br />
recognize, prevent, and respond quickly to aquatic emergencies. The course also<br />
instructs participants in CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and First Aid.<br />
Participants will receive certications in the above – mentioned materials upon<br />
completion of attending all class sessions, passing all written exams, water skills and<br />
tests. Lifeguard and First Aid certications are valid for two years.<br />
CPR-PR with AED is valid for two years.<br />
NEW Prerequisites:<br />
• Participant must be 15 years of age or older<br />
• Ability to pass pretest. Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control<br />
and rhythmic breathing.<br />
• Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs<br />
• Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds: starting in the water, swim 20<br />
yards, surface dive, feet rst or head rst, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10 pound<br />
object, return to surface and swim 20 yards on back with both hands holding object,<br />
exit the water without using a ladder or steps.<br />
• Certications received upon completion of course objectives and passing score of 80<br />
percent correct on course nal written exam.<br />
Valley View Middle School Pool<br />
Class Fee: $250<br />
Class# Day Date Time<br />
LGT1S W 4/10 - 5/29 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.<br />
LGT2S M - Th 6/17 - 6/27 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.<br />
LGT3S M - Th 7/8 - 7/18 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.<br />
LGT4S M - Th 7/29 - 8/8 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.<br />
* Need a minimum of 3 participants to run this class. *<br />
JUNIOR LIFEGUARDING:<br />
The American Red Cross presents - Junior Lifeguarding, this class is an effective transition from<br />
upper level swim classes to the Lifeguarding program. Students will gain a foundation of<br />
knowledge, attitude and skills to become a responsible lifeguard. Prerequisites: Swim the frontcrawl<br />
for 25 yards continuously while breathing to the front or side, tread water for one minute<br />
using arms and legs, and submerge and swim a distance of 10 feet underwater. Junior<br />
Lifeguarding is designed for kids ages 11-14 years old.<br />
Valley View Middle School Pool<br />
Class Fee: $95<br />
Class# Day Date Time<br />
JLGT1S M-Th 7/22 - 7/25 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.<br />
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6<br />
OLYMPIC STYLE<br />
SWIMMING<br />
<strong>Summer</strong> <strong>2013</strong><br />
MARC HAMREN<br />
and Staff at:<br />
RICHFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL POOL<br />
7461 Oliver Avenue South, Richfield MN<br />
“Olympic Style Swimming is the finest swimming lesson your<br />
child will ever have. Please come and watch from our<br />
bleachers. If you don’t think these are the best lessons you<br />
have ever registered for, we’ll refund your money. Period.<br />
A DIFFERENT KIND OF SWIM LESSON!<br />
State-of-the-art techniques/concepts! Our excellent staff of<br />
instructors and assistants is at the core of our success.<br />
SCHEDULE<br />
M,T,W,Th, 40 minutes per day for two weeks.<br />
(Unless otherwise noted - see schedule)<br />
Ex: Course # for level 3, session A, at 2:45 PM, is…R27.<br />
Session A June 12-21, <strong>2013</strong><br />
(Wed.-Fri. in 1 st week, then Mon.-Fri in 2 nd week)<br />
TIME Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4<br />
9:00-9:40 A.M. R1 R2 R3 R4<br />
9:45-10:25 A.M. R5 R6 R7 R8<br />
10:30-11:10 A.M. R9 R10 R11 R12<br />
11:15-11:55 A.M. R13 R14 R15 R16<br />
1:15-1:55 P.M. R17 R18 R19 R20<br />
2:00-2:40 P.M. R21 R22 R23<br />
2:45-3:25 P.M. R25 R26 R27 R28<br />
Session B June 24-July 3, <strong>2013</strong><br />
(Mon.-Fri. in 1 st week, then Mon.-Wed in 2 nd week)<br />
TIME Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4<br />
9:00-9:40 A.M. R29 R30 R31 R32<br />
9:45-10:25 A.M. R33 R34 R35 R36<br />
10:30-11:10 A.M. R37 R38 R39<br />
11:15-11:55 A.M. R41 R42 R43 R44<br />
1:15-1:55 P.M. R45 R46 R47 R48<br />
2:00-2:40 P.M. R49 R50 R51<br />
2:45-3:25 P.M. R53 R54 R55<br />
Session C July 8-18, <strong>2013</strong><br />
(Mon.-Thur. both weeks)<br />
TIME Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4<br />
9:00-9:40 A.M. R57 R58 R59 R60<br />
9:45-10:25 A.M. R61 R62 R63 R64<br />
10:30-11:10 A.M. R65 R66 R67<br />
11:15-11:55 A.M. R69 R70 R71 R72<br />
1:15-1:55 P.M. R73 R74 R75<br />
2:00-2:40 P.M. R77 R78 R79 R80<br />
2:45-3:25 P.M. R81 R82 R83<br />
Session D July 22-31, <strong>2013</strong><br />
(Mon.-Fri. in 1 st week, then Mon.-Wed in 2 nd week)<br />
TIME Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4<br />
9:00-9:40 A.M. R85 R86 R87 R88<br />
9:45-10:25 A.M. R89 R90 R91 R92<br />
10:30-11:10 A.M. R93 R94 R95 R96<br />
11:15-11:55 A.M. R97 R98 R99 R100<br />
<strong>Spring</strong>/<strong>Summer</strong> <strong>2013</strong><br />
INFORMATION<br />
Marc Hamren Phone: 612-798-6574<br />
WHO CAN REGISTER?<br />
Any boy or girl age 5 to 17, regardless of ability.<br />
TWO EASY WAYS TO REGISTER…<br />
1. On-line registration: br.thatscommunityed.com<br />
Click on “Aquatics”, then click on “Olympic Style<br />
Swimming Lesson”<br />
2. Mail or bring your check and registration form<br />
located on inside back cover to:<br />
Olympic Style Swimming<br />
Central Education Center<br />
7145 Harriet Ave. So.<br />
Richfield, MN 55423<br />
(Checks made out to: Richfield <strong>Community</strong> Ed.)<br />
WHAT IS THE COST?<br />
If you ARE a Richfield or <strong>Bloomington</strong> resident:<br />
$80.00 if received before Memorial Day (5/27/13),<br />
$86.00 if received after Memorial Day.<br />
If you are NOT a Richfield or <strong>Bloomington</strong> resident:<br />
$85.00 if received before Memorial Day (5/27/13),<br />
$91.00 if received after Memorial Day.<br />
*Please note cancellation policy on inside back cover.<br />
REGISTRATION -- WHAT LEVEL?<br />
Level One (Beginners)<br />
If you cannot swim for 30 feet, sign up for level one.<br />
Level Two<br />
If you can swim for 30 feet (dog paddle), sign up for level 2.<br />
Level Three<br />
If you can do the front crawl for 30 feet with face in the water<br />
most of the time (breathing may be “up” instead of to side),<br />
and the back crawl for 30 feet (hips may be a bit low and arms<br />
a bit bent), sign up for level 3.<br />
Level Four (Pre-Swim Team)<br />
If you can do front crawl with good side breathing, back crawl<br />
with good body position, a head first dive, and a legal<br />
breaststroke kick, sign up for level 4.<br />
Register at br.thatscommunityed.com
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Felted Vases, Vessels & Bowls<br />
Leslie Granbeck<br />
Learn the fascinating art of 3-D wet<br />
felting. Using wool and a little soapy<br />
new!<br />
water, felt a small vessel to<br />
hold trinkets, chocolates or<br />
to simply brighten up any shelf. Choose<br />
bright or natural colors, then “sculpt”<br />
your vessel into any shape from organic<br />
to contemporary. You can even make it<br />
reversible. $20 supply fee paid to<br />
instructor in class. Bring 3 hand<br />
towels, a scissors and a plastic bag to<br />
carry home wet items.<br />
Tuesday May 14<br />
6:00-9:30 p.m. Kennedy<br />
#3121BS $29-1 session<br />
Recreate a Vintage Earring<br />
into a Contemporary Pendant<br />
Necklace<br />
Jenny Walsh<br />
Make a contemporary design necklace in<br />
one hour. You will learn how to convert<br />
new!<br />
a vintage earring into a oneof-a-kind<br />
pendant. New<br />
jewelry findings along with vintage and<br />
new beads will be used to complete the<br />
necklace. Instructor will provide all<br />
tools. Some jewelry will be available for<br />
purchase at class. $8 supply fee paid to<br />
instructor in class.<br />
Wednesday Apr. 17<br />
6:30-7:30 p.m. Kennedy<br />
#3122BS-A $21-1 session<br />
Tuesday May 14<br />
6:30-7:30 p.m. Central<br />
#3122RS-B $21-1 session<br />
Picture Pot Centerpiece<br />
Designed 4 Imagination Staff<br />
Do you have an upcoming graduation,<br />
baby shower, or birthday party and want<br />
new!<br />
something other than a<br />
flower centerpiece? Using<br />
your photos and your choice of colored<br />
paper, you will learn how to make a<br />
picture pot centerpiece, perfect for any<br />
of these events. This is a personalized<br />
gift, sure to be meaningful to your<br />
intended recipient. Please bring 20+<br />
photos and 10 sheets of colored paper<br />
to use in creating this project. All<br />
other materials, including the pot, will<br />
be supplied and is included in the cost of<br />
the class.<br />
Thursday May 16<br />
7:00-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#3124RS $43-1 session<br />
Viking Weave Jewelry<br />
Bracelet<br />
Kathleen Murray<br />
Viking weave is an art form that has<br />
been used for centuries. Wire is handwoven<br />
around a mandrel and then pulled<br />
through a drawplate to secure the<br />
intricate weave. Completed pieces are<br />
elegant, durable and one-of-a-kind. It’s<br />
as easy as sewing or knitting. Once you<br />
have learned the technique, you’ll be<br />
making jewelry pieces for friends and<br />
family for years to come. You’ll leave<br />
the class with a completed bracelet in<br />
silver, copper, gold or bronze. They are<br />
tarnish proof and last a lifetime (and<br />
longer). $20 kit fee paid to instructor<br />
in class, which includes the drawplate<br />
($24 value) and all other supplies<br />
needed to complete your bracelet.<br />
Wednesday May 15<br />
6:00-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#3110RS-A $29-1 session<br />
Monday June 3<br />
6:00-9:00 p.m. Kennedy<br />
#3110BS-B $29-1 session<br />
Bonsai - Introduction<br />
Lionel Flood<br />
Explore the ancient art of Bonsai. We<br />
will discuss the art and history of<br />
Bonsai, with a tree of your own to style.<br />
The first day covers style, art and branch<br />
placement. The second class covers<br />
potting the tree and additional<br />
refinement. Students should bring to<br />
class: chop sticks of their choice, wire<br />
cutters, pliers (not needle nose),<br />
pruning shears and garden scissors.<br />
Instructor will have some tools to share<br />
so it is not necessary for students to<br />
purchase their own tools. $30 supply fee<br />
paid to instructor in class.<br />
Thursdays Apr. 25 & May 2<br />
6:30-9:30 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#3056BS $46-2 sessions<br />
Beginning Broomstick Lace<br />
Ellen Stinger<br />
Broomstick lace is also known as “jiffy<br />
lace” because of how quickly it forms<br />
new!<br />
the lace. Also known as<br />
peacock lace, broomstick<br />
lace dates back to the late 1800s, and is<br />
still in use today. This technique has<br />
been used throughout history to create<br />
items ranging from blankets to shawls to<br />
clothing. It is worked with a crochet<br />
hook and a large knitting needle (that<br />
mimics a broom handle). It uses two<br />
very basic crochet stitches: the single<br />
crochet and the chain stitch. The<br />
simplicity of this stitch makes it a good<br />
project for beginning crocheters, who<br />
already know the basics and want to<br />
create intricate projects - without<br />
learning new skills. To create a scarf<br />
you will need a size 50 (25mm)<br />
knitting needle and a crochet hook<br />
size H, one skein worsted weight yarn,<br />
a small scissors, pencil and paper.<br />
Wednesdays May 22-June 12<br />
7:15-9:15 p.m. Central<br />
#3047RS $54-4 sessions<br />
Welcome to Adult Enrichment<br />
We are pleased to present a wide variety of classes and learning opportunities in<br />
this catalog. These classes are intended for adults age 16 or older unless otherwise<br />
noted. Enjoy the company of adults with interests similar to yours - have an<br />
adventure!<br />
<strong>Bloomington</strong> & Richfield <strong>Community</strong> Education 952-681-6132<br />
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Nuno Felted Scarf<br />
Leslie Granbeck<br />
Embellish a silk scarf with soft wool<br />
fibers to create a beautiful accessory<br />
perfect for any season. Choose your<br />
color palette of beautifully dyed fibers,<br />
and then create any design from floral to<br />
geometric to abstract. Without knitting<br />
or sewing, you’ll create a supple scarf<br />
using a little soapy water and a unique<br />
felting technique. Bring from home:<br />
scissors, 2-3 hand towels, 1 old bath<br />
towel, and a plastic bag to carry home<br />
wet items. Optional: apron<br />
(waterproof or cloth). $25 supply fee<br />
paid to instructor in class.<br />
Wednesday May 1<br />
6:00-9:30 p.m. Central<br />
#3116RS $29-1 session<br />
Coiled Baskets<br />
from Scrap Yarn<br />
Judith Goebel<br />
Turn odds and ends of yarn from your<br />
stash into beautiful coiled baskets and<br />
bowls that make great gifts and<br />
decorations! We will use a simple<br />
sewing stitch and simple single crochet<br />
techniques using inexpensive equipment<br />
and supplies. No prerequisite, although<br />
knowing how to crochet is helpful. A<br />
supply list will be mailed one week prior<br />
to the start of class. Cost of supplies is<br />
under $5.<br />
Mondays May 6-20<br />
7:00-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#3052RS $41-3 sessions<br />
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Beginning Nalbinding<br />
Judith Goebel<br />
As much as 6,000 years ago our<br />
ancestors used a knotting technique,<br />
somewhat like knitting and crochet, to<br />
make socks, hats and much more! You<br />
will learn some of the simple stitches<br />
and use them to make a bag, hat or other<br />
small objects. A supply list will be<br />
mailed one week prior to the start of<br />
class. Cost of supplies is less than $10.<br />
You will need to bring a large tapestry<br />
needle, and 100% wool worsted or<br />
bulky weight yarn.<br />
Mondays Apr. 1-22<br />
7:00-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#3055RS $47-4 sessions<br />
Beginning Dry Felting<br />
Ellen Stinger<br />
Felting is an art form that was used<br />
“back in the day” to make and decorate<br />
everything from children’s toys to<br />
clothing. It is popular once again! It is<br />
basically sculpting with wool. You will<br />
learn everything you need to know about<br />
dry felting, the basic techniques to do<br />
needle felting on your own, plus you<br />
will create the cutest thing ever! After<br />
the basics, you will create a needle and<br />
pad with loose wool fiber or roving.<br />
Anyone can do this - even if you have no<br />
“crafty” experience, this is a fun and<br />
easy craft! A supply list will be mailed<br />
one week prior to the start of class.<br />
Thursday May 9<br />
7:15-9:15 p.m. Central<br />
#3117RS $26-1 session<br />
Stained Glass Windows -<br />
Lead Technique<br />
Susan Thaemert<br />
Have you always wanted that stained<br />
glass window? Here’s your opportunity<br />
to make a small window panel. Learn<br />
the basics of window construction from<br />
glass cutting to assembly. Bring a 3/4"<br />
x 11 1/4" x 12", soft wood, nonwarped<br />
board, hammer, 80 or 100-<br />
watt soldering IRON (not gun) and a<br />
pop can. For information on soldering<br />
irons call 952-934-3229, or purchase<br />
at www.delphiglass.com or Glass<br />
Endeavors in Mpls. $55 supply fee<br />
paid to instructor at first class.<br />
Mondays Apr. 1 & 8<br />
6:30-10:00 p.m. Kennedy<br />
#3010BS $47-2 sessions<br />
Stained Glass Windows -<br />
Copper Foil/Tiffany<br />
Technique<br />
Susan Thaemert<br />
A delicate look that is beautiful for<br />
windows or anything that you want to<br />
make out of glass! This class is designed<br />
for students who have taken the previous<br />
Lead class (although not mandatory) or<br />
for students with glass cutting<br />
experience. You will complete a small<br />
window panel using the Tiffany<br />
technique which is also required for<br />
making lampshades, boxes, and other 3-<br />
D projects. Bring a 12 x 12 ceiling tile,<br />
80 or 100-watt soldering IRON (not<br />
gun) and an empty pop can. For<br />
information on soldering irons call<br />
952-934-3229, or purchase at<br />
www.delphiglass.com or Glass<br />
Endeavors in Mpls. $55 supply fee<br />
paid to instructor at first class.<br />
Mondays May 6 & 13<br />
6:30-10:00 p.m. Kennedy<br />
#3011BS $47-2 sessions<br />
<strong>Bloomington</strong> & Richfield <strong>Community</strong> Education<br />
<strong>Spring</strong>/<strong>Summer</strong> <strong>2013</strong> Early Bird Registration<br />
This coupon entitles you to<br />
$5 off*<br />
One class if you register by April 5!<br />
Expires April 5, <strong>2013</strong><br />
*Valid for <strong>Spring</strong>/<strong>Summer</strong> Adult Enrichment and Aquatic classes only.<br />
Limit one coupon per person. Coupon may only be used for initial registration.<br />
You must present coupon in person or by mail.<br />
Coupon may not be used by phone, online or faxed registration.<br />
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Beginning Watercolor<br />
Ellen Stinger<br />
Watercolor is fun! In the first class you<br />
will learn all about the supplies you will<br />
need, and why some are better than<br />
others. You will also be given<br />
information on where to shop for the<br />
best supplies at the most reasonable<br />
prices. Learn how to create a painting<br />
from start to finish, set up your palette,<br />
review the color wheel, and mix colors.<br />
We will paint a variety of subjects<br />
including flowers and landscapes.<br />
Approximate cost of supplies is $60.<br />
In the first class supplies will be<br />
explained and you will be given a<br />
supply list, you do not need to buy<br />
supplies before the first class.<br />
Tuesdays May 7-28<br />
7:15-9:15 p.m. Central<br />
#3031RS $54-4 sessions<br />
Advanced Watercolor<br />
Ellen Stinger<br />
For students who have their brushes,<br />
supplies and palettes set up and have<br />
painted in the past. Take this course if<br />
you want to refresh your skills. We will<br />
paint a variety of subjects including<br />
flowers and landscapes. Ellen Stinger is<br />
an award winning artist and member of<br />
the Minnesota Watercolor Society. She<br />
has a style of teaching that enables<br />
everyone to enjoy painting with<br />
watercolor right away! A supply list will<br />
be mailed one week prior to class.<br />
Prerequisite: Beginning Watercolor.<br />
Thursdays Apr. 4-25<br />
7:15-9:15 p.m. Central<br />
#3032RS $54-4 sessions<br />
All Occasion<br />
Hand-Stamped Cards<br />
Elizabeth Hawley<br />
In this class we will create 25 handstamped,<br />
embellished cards (5 cards of 5<br />
designs). All new card designs! Never be<br />
without a card for that special occasion.<br />
$15 supply fee paid to instructor in<br />
class includes pre-cut materials,<br />
envelopes, and use of instructor<br />
stamps, inks and tools. Students<br />
should bring their own adhesive to<br />
class (tombow, double stick tape, etc).<br />
Thursday Apr. 18<br />
6:00-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#3049RS $27-1 session<br />
All Birthday<br />
Hand-Stamped Cards<br />
Elizabeth Hawley<br />
In this class we will be creating 25 handstamped,<br />
embellished birthday cards (5<br />
cards of 5 designs.) All new card<br />
designs! Never be without a card for that<br />
special birthday or last minute party. $15<br />
supply fee paid to instructor in class<br />
includes pre-cut materials, envelopes,<br />
use of instructor’s stamps, inks and<br />
tools. Students should bring their own<br />
adhesive to class (tombow, double<br />
stick tape, etc.).<br />
Thursday June 13<br />
6:00-9:00 p.m. Kennedy<br />
#3098BS $27-1 session<br />
Pastel Painting<br />
Ron Wilson<br />
Discover the exciting medium of dry<br />
pastel by making pastel copies of<br />
famous paintings supplied by the<br />
instructor. A supply list will be mailed<br />
one week prior to the start of class.<br />
Approximate cost of supplies is $20.<br />
Mondays Apr. 1-29<br />
7:00-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#3085RS-A $57-5 sessions<br />
Mondays May 13-June17<br />
(No class May 27)<br />
7:00-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#3085RS-B $57-5 sessions<br />
Portrait Drawing<br />
Ron Wilson<br />
This class will explore drawing portraits<br />
in Conte Crayon from photos provided<br />
by the instructor. Students should have<br />
taken Beginning Drawing or have some<br />
drawing experience. A supply list will be<br />
mailed one week prior to class. Cost of<br />
supplies is approximately $15.<br />
Thursdays Apr. 4-25<br />
7:00-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#3094RS $49-4 sessions<br />
Learn to Crochet<br />
Ellen Stinger<br />
In this class you will learn the basics of<br />
how to crochet. You will learn how to<br />
make single and double crochet stitches<br />
and how to read a pattern. You will<br />
complete a dishcloth in single crochet, a<br />
scarf in double crochet and a granny<br />
square using double crochet that you can<br />
build into a scarf or an afghan or<br />
whatever you want! A supply list will be<br />
mailed one week prior to the start of<br />
class.<br />
Tuesdays Apr. 2-23<br />
7:15-9:15 p.m. Central<br />
#3088RS $54-4 sessions<br />
Learn to Knit<br />
Ellen Stinger<br />
In this class you will learn to knit and<br />
purl and follow a pattern. You will<br />
complete a dishcloth, a scarf, learn how<br />
to finish the ends, and also how to make<br />
fringe. You will need a straight, short<br />
length plastic, metal or bamboo<br />
knitting needle for all classes. Please<br />
also bring a pencil, paper, scissors and<br />
a yarn needle (or tapestry needle with<br />
a large eye) to each class. Supplies:<br />
Dishcloth: 1 skein cotton yarn (Sugar<br />
and Cream brand), Scarf: 8 oz. skein<br />
worsted weight yarn.<br />
Tuesdays Apr. 2-23<br />
2:30-4:30 p.m. Central<br />
#3087RS $54-4 sessions<br />
Crochet Rag Rugs<br />
Judith Goebel<br />
Turn your rags (or purchased fabric) into<br />
comfortable and attractive rag rugs using<br />
new!<br />
For Your Registration Convenience:<br />
Register online: br.thatscommunityed.com<br />
Discover, MasterCard or Visa accepted.<br />
a pair of scissors and a<br />
crochet hook. Learn to select<br />
and prepare rags and crochet them into<br />
rugs, trivets, placemats and other useful<br />
items. This is a thrifty and earth-friendly<br />
craft that requires just a basic knowledge<br />
of single crochet. Bring rags, sewing<br />
scissors and a large crochet hook to<br />
class.<br />
Wednesdays May 8 & 15<br />
7:00-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#3006RS $34-2 sessions<br />
<strong>Bloomington</strong> & Richfield <strong>Community</strong> Education 952-681-6132<br />
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Beginning Acrylic Painting<br />
Ellen Stinger<br />
In this class you will create paintings<br />
that look like oil paintings or are<br />
transparent like watercolor - it’s fun and<br />
easy - and clean up is easy too! You will<br />
also be given information on where to<br />
shop for the best supplies at the most<br />
reasonable prices. You will learn all<br />
about acrylic paints, gels, mediums and<br />
how to mix colors. After this class you<br />
will have a good knowledge of the<br />
supplies and techniques needed to enjoy<br />
this easy to use medium. In the first<br />
class supplies will be explained and<br />
you will be given a supply list, you do<br />
not need to buy supplies before the<br />
first class.<br />
Tuesdays May 7-28<br />
2:30-4:30 p.m. Central<br />
#3022RS $54-4 sessions<br />
Beginning Rosemaling<br />
Julie Anderson<br />
This class is for anyone interested in<br />
decorative painting, so you can paint<br />
simple designs such as borders, or more<br />
complex painting such as Norwegian<br />
Rosemaling, Swedish Dalamaling or<br />
German Bauernmalerei. In this class you<br />
will have the opportunity to paint a plate<br />
with flowers and decorative border as<br />
you learn basic painting techniques and<br />
brush strokes. A supply list will be<br />
mailed one week prior to the start of<br />
class. Cost of supplies will be<br />
approximately $60.<br />
Thursdays May 2-23<br />
6:00-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#3069RS $61-4 sessions<br />
Rosemaling Workshop<br />
Shirley Evenstad<br />
Students will choose a pattern and<br />
provide paper or prepared woodenware<br />
on which to work. The instructor will<br />
give critiques and ideas to improve<br />
stroke work, color and design. Bring<br />
painting supplies. Patterns will be<br />
available. Students should have enough<br />
skill to work independently. New<br />
students will receive a supply list one<br />
week prior to the start of class.<br />
Tuesdays Apr. 2-May 7<br />
9:00 a.m.-Noon Central<br />
#3028RS-A $78-6 sessions<br />
Wednesdays Apr. 3-May 8<br />
9:00 a.m.-Noon Central<br />
#3028RS-B $78-6 sessions<br />
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Rosemaling Workshop/<br />
Intermediate Advanced Level<br />
Shirley Evenstad<br />
If you have had basic Rosemaling<br />
classes but aren’t ready for working<br />
independently in a workshop, the<br />
instructor will help you find just the<br />
right pattern/project, on wood or paper,<br />
geared to your individual ability at an<br />
intermediate level to further your<br />
rosemaling painting skills. If you have a<br />
wood piece you would like to decorate,<br />
bring it along, and there will be a design<br />
that’s just right for you to use. Bring<br />
painting supplies. New students will<br />
receive a supply list one week prior to<br />
the start of class.<br />
Tuesdays Apr. 2-May 7<br />
6:30-9:30 p.m. Central<br />
#3029RS $78-6 sessions<br />
Build a Triangle Loom and<br />
Learn to Weave!<br />
Judith Goebel<br />
Have you heard of triangle weaving? It<br />
is a technique for weaving on a triangle<br />
new!<br />
loom. You will be weaving<br />
by the end of the first class!<br />
In subsequent weeks we will discuss<br />
weaving patterns and color, estimating<br />
yarn requirements, and assembling<br />
multiple triangles to create squares,<br />
rectangles and larger triangles. No prior<br />
experience required, but basic ability to<br />
use an electric drill and drive nails will<br />
be helpful. Students will need to bring<br />
electric drill and small hammer to<br />
class. A supply list will be mailed one<br />
week prior to the start of class.<br />
Materials to build loom should cost<br />
less than $20 and other materials<br />
should cost less than an additional<br />
$20.<br />
Tuesdays May 28-June 11<br />
7:00-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#3008RS $41-3 sessions<br />
Additional Fees/Materials<br />
Additional fees and/or materials are required for some classes. Check the course<br />
description for the amount. Payment is made directly to the instructor at the first<br />
class, unless otherwise noted.<br />
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Web & Social Media for Small<br />
Business and Non-Profits<br />
Gretchen McGraw<br />
Discover how to leverage the web and<br />
social media to improve your small<br />
new!<br />
business identity, create<br />
online buzz, and develop<br />
marketing strategies to increase<br />
business. Today’s ever-evolving online<br />
world creates an unlimited opportunity<br />
for you and your business. Topics<br />
include: websites, Facebook, Google+<br />
and Pinterest, pages for businesses,<br />
overview of advertising options,<br />
marketing strategies, and how to<br />
incorporate upkeep of your business<br />
sites. Students must bring laptops to<br />
class.<br />
Thursdays Apr. 25 & May 2<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#1074BS $95-2 sessions<br />
Certified Nursing Assistant<br />
Course<br />
Candy Leopold<br />
Come and join the many professionals<br />
who make a real difference in our<br />
community by starting a medical career<br />
as a Certified Nursing Assistant. This<br />
course teaches the skills required to give<br />
personal care to patients in a nursing<br />
home, hospital, or private home. Areas<br />
of study include resident rights, vital<br />
signs, safety, nutrition, client personal<br />
hygiene and more. Skills are practiced in<br />
a supervised laboratory and long term<br />
facility. Mandatory 16 hours of clinicals.<br />
Upon successful completion, students<br />
are eligible to take the state Nursing<br />
Assistant Registry Exam. In addition to<br />
tuition, textbooks/skills packets are<br />
available for $16, $20 for scrubs, $20 for<br />
background check and $178 cost for<br />
state CNA exam. This class is offered in<br />
collaboration with Intermediate District<br />
287, Metro South ABE and Richfield<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Education. This<br />
collaboration allows us to offer this<br />
training at a lower tuition cost than local<br />
colleges! Due to the reduced price, no<br />
scholarships will be available for this<br />
class. Prerequisite: Recent (within 12<br />
months) Mantoux test, ability to lift<br />
25-30 lbs, HS diploma, GED or proof<br />
of 7 th grade reading level.<br />
Mon. & Wed. Apr. 1-June 3<br />
(No class Apr. 15-17, May 27)<br />
5:00-9:00 p.m. South Education Center<br />
7450 Penn Ave. So.<br />
#1022RS $499-16 sessions<br />
Are You Ready to Start a<br />
Small Business?<br />
Ed Hennen<br />
Gain a comprehensive overview of<br />
starting a small business. Examine the<br />
risks, headaches, and potential rewards.<br />
Discuss the development process,<br />
sources of financing and business<br />
ownership alternatives as well as<br />
available “Help” resources. The<br />
instructor is a counselor with SCORE -<br />
“Counselors to America’s Small<br />
Business.”<br />
Tuesday Apr. 30<br />
7:00-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#1031RS $28-1 session<br />
Mystery Shopping - Make<br />
Money Doing What You Love<br />
Gina Henry<br />
Get paid to shop! Obtain names and<br />
contact information for reputable<br />
mystery shopping companies. Stores and<br />
businesses use mystery shoppers to learn<br />
more about customers, especially during<br />
theses challenging economic times. Get<br />
paid to shop and perhaps keep the items<br />
you buy on assignment…obtain gas,<br />
groceries, dry cleaning and more.<br />
Mystery shop on vacation for free airline<br />
tickets, lodging, car rental, tours, meals<br />
and more. Learn how to highlight your<br />
qualifications as a competent shopper<br />
and earn income. Discover the top 100<br />
mystery shopping companies, including<br />
contact information. Sample<br />
applications and typical shopping<br />
evaluations are included. Gina Henry,<br />
travel expert, writer, professional<br />
speaker, traveled to over 80 countries, 40<br />
states and teaches in 90 cities<br />
nationwide. Material fee of $15<br />
payable to instructor in class.<br />
Saturday Apr. 27<br />
2:00-5:00 p.m. Burnsville High School<br />
600 E. Hwy. 13, Burnsville<br />
Room C180<br />
#1012BS-1 $29 per person-1 session<br />
#1012BS-2 $49 per pair-1 session<br />
For Your<br />
Registration Convenience:<br />
Register online: br.thatscommunityed.com<br />
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Entrepreneur’s Tool Box<br />
Shahir Ahmed<br />
This class is an introduction to the<br />
general tools used by small business<br />
owners for running a successful<br />
business. The topics discussed are<br />
relative and applicable to either a startup<br />
or an existing small business. $20<br />
optional Small Business Guide available<br />
for purchase from instructor in class.<br />
Wednesday Apr. 10<br />
6:00-8:00 p.m. Central<br />
#1019RS $21-1 session<br />
Free Vacations and Make<br />
Money Doing Them!<br />
Gina Henry<br />
Learn how to travel for free! National<br />
speaker and author, Gina Henry, will<br />
share 25 years of travel experience<br />
including obtaining free airline tickets,<br />
hotels, cruises, tours, car rentals, meals<br />
and more. Discover how to earn extra<br />
income on vacations anywhere in the<br />
U.S. or overseas. Maximize frequent<br />
flyer miles, get bumped to fly for free,<br />
mystery shop for travel perks and earn<br />
extra income. Other topics include: fly<br />
as an air courier, teach English for a free<br />
vacation, attend a tour at no cost, obtain<br />
a tour guide job, organize tours for<br />
others, write articles, shoot photos,<br />
volunteer or get paid to drive cars.<br />
Discover the best websites for travel,<br />
tips on packing light, solo travel, safety,<br />
health, culture, effective ways to<br />
negotiate and more. Class materials/<br />
book “Free Vacations” purchased in<br />
class $15 (retail price $39), payable to<br />
instructor. Book referred to during<br />
class.<br />
Saturday Apr. 27<br />
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Burnsville High School<br />
600 E. Hwy. 13, Burnsville<br />
Room C180<br />
#1015RS-1 $29 per person-1 session<br />
#1015RS-2 $49 per pair-1 session<br />
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Search Engine Optimization -<br />
The Basics for Small<br />
Business Owners<br />
Maria Verven<br />
Search Engine Optimization or SEO is<br />
critical for small business owners who<br />
want new customers to find their<br />
products and services. Learn to boost<br />
your company’s rankings in search<br />
engines. Understand keywords, content<br />
and page tags, link building, Google<br />
Local and how to use news to drive<br />
traffic to your site. Web sites from class<br />
participants will be used in class to<br />
demonstrate best practices and most<br />
effective SEO strategies. Maria is a<br />
seasoned, accredited professional with<br />
more than 25 years experience in P.R.<br />
and marketing. Maria’s passion is<br />
helping small businesses get found<br />
online using the core principles of<br />
“inbound” or digital marketing.<br />
Monday Apr. 29<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m. Central<br />
#1072RS $28-1 session<br />
The New Rules of<br />
Marketing a Small Business<br />
Maria Verven<br />
Out with the old - learn to market your<br />
business in today’s online world. Tell<br />
your story directly to customers who<br />
want to buy your product or service!<br />
Gain an understanding of marketing,<br />
P.R., social media, SEO and how you<br />
can use these to attract new customers.<br />
This class can be combined with the<br />
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)<br />
class; students taking both classes can<br />
nominate their own web site for advice<br />
in the second class.<br />
Monday Apr. 22<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#1073BS $28-1 session<br />
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How to Make Money<br />
Doing Voice-Overs in<br />
Television and Radio<br />
Donald Cosgrove<br />
There’s an exploding media talent<br />
market in the Twin Cities, especially for<br />
voice-overs. Learn what you need to<br />
know to get work, who’s hiring and<br />
what they’re looking for, how to use and<br />
what to expect from talent agencies, and<br />
how to make a professional demo tape<br />
and resumé. Optional $15 script packet<br />
payable to instructor in class.<br />
Tuesday May 14<br />
7:00-9:30 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#1501BS $53-1 session<br />
How to Make Money<br />
Reading Audio Books<br />
Donald Cosgrove<br />
Do you read books? Do you like to read<br />
out loud? Do you want to be paid to do<br />
it? There are 195,000 new books<br />
published in the U.S. every year, from<br />
over 81,000 publishers, forty-one in the<br />
Twin Cities. Learn how to get the Audio<br />
Books, formerly called “books on tape”<br />
reading jobs, develop the specialized<br />
interpretation skills needed, explore the<br />
expanding market, discover how to find,<br />
and then market yourself to the<br />
publishers, producers and directors who<br />
will hire you! Perhaps even record in<br />
your own home!<br />
Tuesday May 21<br />
7:00-9:30 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#1503BS $53-1 session<br />
Cancellation and Refund Policy!<br />
Customer initiated cancellations received within 5 or more business days prior to<br />
the start of the class will qualify for a refund minus a non-refundable $10 processing<br />
fee. Cancellations made less than 5 business days prior to the start date of<br />
activity/class will not be eligible for a refund. Please remember if you are unable<br />
to attend a class, you may send someone in your place.<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Education reserves the right to cancel any activity/class that does not<br />
meet minimum enrollment. You will be contacted and complete refunds will be<br />
given when this occurs.<br />
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technology ......<br />
Social Media Explained I -<br />
An Overview of Facebook,<br />
Twitter, Google+ & Pinterest<br />
Wondering what all the fun is about?<br />
Want to join online communities, but<br />
new!<br />
unsure of how to get started?<br />
Gain an overview of social<br />
media trends, help you understand<br />
which popular social media sites are for<br />
you, and get you signed up and ready to<br />
go on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and<br />
Pinterest. Topics include connecting<br />
with others, photo uploads, privacy and<br />
security.<br />
Thursdays Apr. 4-18<br />
6:30-7:45 p.m. Gretchen McGraw<br />
Central Room 301<br />
#2052RS $75-3 sessions<br />
Basic Computer Skills<br />
Develop a basic understanding of the<br />
personal computer, along with some<br />
computer terminology. We will start<br />
from the very beginning: how to turn the<br />
computer on, using the mouse and<br />
keyboard, etc. You’ll also use the<br />
computer to type a short letter. Course<br />
allows you to develop a comfort level<br />
with the computer and provides<br />
sufficient practice time. Fee includes<br />
manual. For students with NO<br />
computer experience.<br />
Tues. & Thurs. Apr. 2 & 4<br />
6:00-9:30 p.m. Bill Jennings<br />
Kennedy Room C102<br />
#2051BS $80-2 sessions<br />
MS Windows 7 - The Basics<br />
Learn the basics of the Windows<br />
Operating System. Become comfortable<br />
with the desktop, run a few of the builtin<br />
applications (calculator, CD player,<br />
etc.) and create desktop shortcuts. We’ll<br />
cover window controls, using the menus,<br />
commands and dialog boxes. You’ll also<br />
learn to change settings for the mouse,<br />
keyboard, and display, plus tips and<br />
shortcuts to make Windows 7 work for<br />
you. Fee includes manual. Prerequisite:<br />
Basic Computer Skills or equivalent.<br />
Mon. & Wed. Apr. 1 & 3<br />
6:00-9:30 p.m. Bill Jennings<br />
Central Room 301<br />
#2053RS-A $80-2 sessions<br />
Tues. & Thurs. Apr. 23 & 25<br />
6:00-9:30 p.m. Bill Jennings<br />
Kennedy Room C102<br />
#2053BS-B $80-2 sessions<br />
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Windows File Management<br />
Techniques<br />
Do you frequently lose things on your<br />
computer or worry about accidentally<br />
deleting something? If so, this is the<br />
course for you! Become skilled in<br />
organized file storage and retrieval<br />
techniques. Learn to save projects in<br />
multiple places to guard against data<br />
theft and computer failures. You’ll also<br />
learn to use the Windows Search<br />
program, just in case. Fee includes<br />
reference handouts and practice files.<br />
Please bring a flash drive to class.<br />
Prerequisite: MS Windows 7 - The<br />
Basics or equivalent.<br />
Tuesday Apr. 16<br />
6:00-9:30 p.m. Bill Jennings<br />
Kennedy Room C102<br />
#2091BS $40-1 session<br />
Internet & E-mail<br />
Tips and Techniques<br />
Learn to quickly find the best<br />
information from the Internet. Improve<br />
your surfing skills and use of the<br />
browser controls. We’ll also cover<br />
selective printing of information and<br />
capturing images for use elsewhere.<br />
Enhance your ability to manage and<br />
organize your e-mail messages. Learn<br />
the secret to resizing hi-resolution<br />
photos before attaching them to<br />
messages for faster downloads. We’ll<br />
also practice attaching photos and music<br />
files to messages. For current Internet<br />
users with basic skills! Fee includes<br />
reference handouts and project files.<br />
Prerequisite: MS Windows 7 - The<br />
Basics or equivalent.<br />
Mon. & Wed. June 10 & 12<br />
6:00-9:30 p.m. Bill Jennings<br />
Central Room 301<br />
#2072RS $71-2 sessions<br />
Central Building Entrance<br />
Park in the back of the building and<br />
enter Door #5 for all classes. Class<br />
locations will be listed in the entrance<br />
of door #5.<br />
Senior Computer Classes<br />
Senior Computer Classes are specifically designed for seniors with<br />
extra practice time provided. Class sizes are limited.<br />
Basic Computer Skills<br />
Develop a basic understanding of the function and operation of a personal computer,<br />
along with some computer terminology. We will start from the very beginning: how<br />
to turn the computer on, using the mouse and keyboard, etc. You’ll also use the<br />
computer to type a short letter. This course allows you to develop a comfort level<br />
with the computer and provides sufficient practice time. Fee includes manual. For<br />
students with NO computer experience.<br />
Mondays Apr. 1 & 8<br />
1:00-4:00 p.m. Bill Jennings<br />
Central Room 301<br />
#2067RS-A $67-2 sessions<br />
Fridays Apr. 19 & 26<br />
1:00-4:00 p.m. Bill Jennings<br />
CE Campus Room 328<br />
#2067BS-B $67-2 sessions<br />
MS Windows 7 - The Basics<br />
Learn the basics of the current Windows Operating System. Become comfortable<br />
with the desktop, run a few of the built-in applications (calculator, CD player, etc.)<br />
and create desktop shortcuts. We’ll cover window controls, using the menus,<br />
commands and dialog boxes. You’ll also learn to change settings for the mouse,<br />
keyboard, and display, plus tips and shortcuts to make Windows work for you. Fee<br />
includes manual. Prerequisite: Basic Computer Skills or equivalent.<br />
Mondays Apr. 15-29<br />
1:00-4:00 p.m. Bill Jennings<br />
Central Room 301<br />
#2068RS-A $83-3 sessions<br />
Fridays May 17-31<br />
1:00-4:00 p.m. Bill Jennings<br />
CE Campus Room 328<br />
#2068BS-B $83-3 sessions<br />
Internet & Email Skills<br />
Learn to communicate easily with your children and grandchildren who may be<br />
located anywhere in the world. It’s fast, it’s easy, and you don’t have to buy any<br />
stamps! You can even exchange photos freely back and forth. You’ll practice the<br />
techniques for both sending and receiving email messages. We’ll also cover the<br />
options for setting up Internet service and translate the terminology into easily<br />
understood terms. Reference handouts provided. Prerequisite: MS Windows 7 -<br />
The Basics or equivalent.<br />
Mondays May 6-20<br />
1:00-4:00 p.m. Bill Jennings<br />
Central Room 301<br />
#2069RS $83-3 sessions<br />
Digital Photography Techniques<br />
This course teaches the additional skills required to successfully use a digital<br />
camera. Learn to easily download your photos to the computer, and use a simple,<br />
free photo editing program. We’ll cover topics such as cropping, adjusting contrast<br />
and brightness, and resizing. You’ll also learn how to share your photos with others<br />
via e-mail. Bring your camera, manual, and cables to class. Fee includes handouts<br />
and practice photos. Please bring a flash drive to class. Prerequisite: MS<br />
Windows 7 - The Basics or equivalent.<br />
Mondays June 3 & 10<br />
1:00-4:00 p.m. Bill Jennings<br />
Central Room 301<br />
#2002RS $71-2 sessions<br />
business & career development computers & technology<br />
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MS Office 2010 Classes<br />
We have upgraded to Office 2010 classes at both locations!!<br />
Note: Students must bring a USB Flash (Thumb) Drive to these courses (as indicated) for storage of course projects and practice<br />
files.<br />
MS Outlook 2010<br />
Use this powerful tool to get your work<br />
life better organized! MS Outlook can<br />
schedule and keep track of your daily<br />
activities, create “To Do” lists, and<br />
eliminate Post-It note clutter by<br />
recording miscellaneous information.<br />
The built-in address book will retain<br />
your detailed customer/client<br />
information. Access all your email<br />
accounts in one place. Learn how to<br />
print and share your daily, weekly, or<br />
monthly appointment schedule, task<br />
lists, etc. Fee includes manual. Please<br />
bring a flash drive to class.<br />
Prerequisite: MS Windows 7 - The<br />
Basics or equivalent.<br />
Tues. & Thurs. Apr. 9 & 11<br />
6:00-9:30 p.m. Bill Jennings<br />
Kennedy Room C102<br />
#2035BS-A $80-2 sessions<br />
Mon. & Wed. Apr. 29 & May 1<br />
6:00-9:30 p.m. Bill Jennings<br />
Central Room 301<br />
#2035RS-B $80-2 sessions<br />
MS Word 2010 - Mail Merge,<br />
Envelopes & Labels<br />
This course thoroughly covers these<br />
three essential MS Word tools:<br />
Envelopes, Labels, and Mail Merge. Use<br />
your computer to create plain and fancy<br />
mailing labels, print your envelopes, and<br />
handle larger chores such as storing a<br />
customer database for form letters and<br />
mailings, etc. You’ll also learn how to<br />
sort and filter the database to access<br />
desired records. Fee includes reference<br />
handouts and files. Please bring a flash<br />
drive to class. Prerequisite: MS Word<br />
Level 1 or equivalent.<br />
Wednesday May 29<br />
6:00-9:30 p.m. Bill Jennings<br />
Central Room 301<br />
#2092RS $40-1 session<br />
MS Word 2010 -<br />
Graphics Tools<br />
MS Word has sophisticated graphics<br />
tools that are overlooked by most users.<br />
new!<br />
Create powerful images to<br />
illustrate or enhance the<br />
projects you create on your PC.<br />
Students will learn to use Clipart,<br />
WordArt, Shapes, and SmartArt. You’ll<br />
also learn to access and manipulate the<br />
100’s of clipart images, create awesome<br />
titles, special effects, freehand drawings<br />
and more. Fee includes handouts and<br />
project files. Please bring a flash drive<br />
to class. Prerequisite: MS Word -<br />
Level 1 or equivalent.<br />
Tues. & Thurs. May 21 & 23<br />
6:00-9:30 p.m. Bill Jennings<br />
Kennedy<br />
#2087BS-A<br />
Room C102<br />
$72-2 sessions<br />
Mon. & Wed. June 3 & 5<br />
6:00-9:30 p.m. Bill Jennings<br />
Central Room 301<br />
#2087RS-B $72-2 sessions<br />
MS Word 2010 - Level 1<br />
Learn the basics of this popular word<br />
processing program. We’ll cover using<br />
the Ribbon and Quick Access toolbar,<br />
writing a letter, checking spelling and<br />
grammar, changing margins and tabs,<br />
line spacing, editing text, printing,<br />
saving and retrieving files and more. Fee<br />
includes manual. Please bring a flash<br />
drive to class. Prerequisite: MS<br />
Windows 7 - The Basics or equivalent.<br />
Mon. & Wed. Apr. 8 & 10<br />
6:00-9:30 p.m. Bill Jennings<br />
Central Room 301<br />
#2054RS-A $80-2 sessions<br />
Tues. & Thurs. Apr. 30 & May 2<br />
6:00-9:30 p.m. Bill Jennings<br />
Kennedy Room C102<br />
#2054BS-B $80-2 sessions<br />
MS Word 2010 - Level 2<br />
Learn to use borders and shading, bullets<br />
and numbering, create and format tables<br />
and templates, and work with columns.<br />
We’ll also cover the use of leader tabs,<br />
macros, Edit Replace, and the thesaurus.<br />
Fee includes manual. Please bring a<br />
flash drive to class. Prerequisite: MS<br />
Word 2010 - Level 1 or equivalent.<br />
Mon. & Wed. May 6 & 8<br />
6:00-9:30 p.m. Bill Jennings<br />
Central Room 301<br />
#2055RS $80-2 sessions<br />
Five Easy Ways to Register<br />
• Online at br.thatscommunityed.com<br />
• In person - see registration page<br />
inside back cover for office address<br />
• By phone - 952-681-6132 with a<br />
credit card<br />
• By mail - see registration page<br />
inside back cover for mailing address<br />
• Fax - 952-681-6131<br />
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MS Excel 2010 - Level 1<br />
Learn to create an Excel spreadsheet,<br />
work with formulas, format spreadsheet<br />
information and print your projects.<br />
We’ll cover getting help, using Auto Fill<br />
and Auto Sequence, changing cell<br />
formatting, using borders and shading,<br />
spell check, and working with charts and<br />
graphs. Two projects will be completed<br />
during the course. Fee includes manual.<br />
Please bring a flash drive to class.<br />
Prerequisite: MS Windows 7 - The<br />
Basics or equivalent.<br />
Mon. & Wed. Apr. 15 & 17<br />
6:00-9:30 p.m. Bill Jennings<br />
Central Room 301<br />
#2057RS-A $80-2 sessions<br />
Tues. & Thurs. May 7 & 9<br />
6:00-9:30 p.m. Bill Jennings<br />
Kennedy Room C102<br />
#2057BS-B $80-2 sessions<br />
MS Excel 2010 - Level 2<br />
Expand your knowledge of Excel. Learn<br />
to sort and filter data, solve “what if?”<br />
problems, analyze data, manage<br />
workbooks, and link information in<br />
multiple worksheets and workbooks.<br />
You’ll improve your formula designing<br />
skills and learn to create detailed charts<br />
and graphs. Fee includes manual. Please<br />
bring a flash drive to class.<br />
Prerequisite: MS Excel 2010 - Level 1<br />
or equivalent.<br />
Mon. & Wed. May 13 & 15<br />
6:00-9:30 p.m. Bill Jennings<br />
Central Room 301<br />
#2058RS-A $80-2 sessions<br />
Tues. & Thurs. June 4 & 6<br />
6:00-9:30 p.m. Bill Jennings<br />
Kennedy Room C102<br />
#2058BS-B $80-2 sessions<br />
MS PowerPoint 2010 -<br />
Level 1<br />
Create effective, professional visual<br />
presentations using PowerPoint. You’ll<br />
get a hands-on introduction that will<br />
enable you to easily create powerful<br />
full-color presentations on your PC.<br />
We’ll cover all the basics: using the<br />
Ribbon and Quick Access toolbar,<br />
editing and correcting text, plus using<br />
slide transitions and animations. You’ll<br />
also learn to create overhead<br />
transparencies, speaker’s notes, and<br />
audience handouts. Fee includes<br />
manual. Please bring a flash drive to<br />
class. Prerequisite: MS Windows 7 -<br />
The Basics or equivalent.<br />
Mon. & Wed. Apr. 22 & 24<br />
6:00-9:30 p.m. Bill Jennings<br />
Central Room 301<br />
#2059RS-A $80-2 sessions<br />
Tues. & Thurs. May 14 & 16<br />
6:00-9:30 p.m. Bill Jennings<br />
Kennedy Room C102<br />
#2059BS-B $80-2 sessions<br />
MS PowerPoint 2010 -<br />
Level 2<br />
Learn to use additional features of<br />
PowerPoint to create fully automated<br />
slideshows. We’ll cover easy techniques<br />
for using clipart, audio CDs, photos and<br />
even video clips to create multi-media<br />
extravaganzas! You’ll learn to create<br />
your own slide backgrounds and<br />
illustrations, use the slide sorter, and set<br />
up on-screen presentations. Fee includes<br />
manual. Please bring a flash drive to<br />
class. Prerequisite: MS PowerPoint<br />
2010 - Level 1 or equivalent.<br />
Mon. & Wed. May 20 & 22<br />
6:00-9:30 p.m. Bill Jennings<br />
Central Room 301<br />
#2061RS-A $80-2 sessions<br />
Tues. & Thurs. June 11 & 13<br />
6:00-9:30 p.m. Bill Jennings<br />
Kennedy Room C102<br />
#2061BS-B $80-2 sessions<br />
We Provide Flexible<br />
Solutions For All Your<br />
Computer Training Needs<br />
Sometimes your work schedule or<br />
hectic life may not permit you to<br />
enroll in one of our regularly scheduled<br />
courses.<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Education provides a<br />
variety of specially tailored course<br />
offerings from beginning to advanced<br />
levels for individuals or small groups.<br />
The quality and flexibility of our<br />
training comes without the usually<br />
expensive price tag. Virtually all of<br />
the catalog offerings, plus additional<br />
courses in many subjects, are available<br />
and presented at a pace that<br />
meets individual needs. Custom office<br />
forms and specialized templates to<br />
simplify your office routine are also<br />
available.<br />
Training is held in our computer lab or<br />
your workplace during regular<br />
business hours. Evening hours are<br />
available on a limited basis. We use a<br />
sliding rate schedule that begins at<br />
just $40/hr. for one student and<br />
varies according to the group size.<br />
For more information on private<br />
course offerings, rates, and to set up<br />
training: Call 952-440-6300. For<br />
general questions on course offerings<br />
please call 612-243-3000.<br />
Check us out with<br />
your smartphone!<br />
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Sushi 101<br />
Designed 4 Imagination Staff<br />
Let’s learn the basics of sushi!<br />
Technique is the focus, from proper rice<br />
new!<br />
preparation, cutting and plate<br />
presentation. During this<br />
workshop, each participant will learn<br />
how to make a California roll and leave<br />
with a couple of spicy shrimp roll pieces<br />
while the making of nigiri is<br />
demonstrated and sashimi is explained.<br />
Bring a small container to take home<br />
samples.<br />
Monday May 13<br />
6:30-8:00 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#4027BS $45-1 session<br />
Spices and Herbs<br />
for <strong>Spring</strong> Cooking<br />
Valerie Johns<br />
Would you like to learn when to use the<br />
correct spice and herb for the best result<br />
new!<br />
in spring cooking? Enhance<br />
your everyday cooking with<br />
a variety of spices and herbs. Learn the<br />
history of how spices are considered a<br />
super food and experience the different<br />
tastes and smells of a variety of spices<br />
and herbs. You will learn through a<br />
presentation on Spices and Herbs, and<br />
how to make (hands-on) these fun spring<br />
recipes: Herb Salad Mix with tomatoes,<br />
pepper and feta, Avocado, Tomato and<br />
Mango Salsa, and Asparagus Flowers<br />
seasoned with unique spices. You will<br />
also learn how to make three easy<br />
dressings, a Red Wine Vinaigrette, a<br />
Creamy Herb dressing and a Lemon-<br />
Garlic dressing. Experience additional<br />
dips and samples from unique blends<br />
around the world. Class qualifies for 3<br />
CEU’s. Bring containers to take home<br />
your samples. $12 food fee paid to<br />
instructor in class.<br />
Thursday Apr. 4<br />
6:00-9:00 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#4078BS $30-1 session<br />
UCare MN<br />
UCare MN members may take a<br />
discount of up to $15 for one class<br />
per year. Members must be on UCare<br />
at the time of registration and need to<br />
include their member ID number on<br />
the registration. Some limitations may<br />
apply.<br />
Food Art - Garnishing<br />
with Fruits & Vegetables<br />
Valerie Johns<br />
You can be a star! Imagine the next time<br />
you bring a dish to a family or group<br />
new!<br />
gathering and instead of the<br />
usual plastic bowl or platter<br />
with wilted greens as a garnish, you<br />
walk in with a garnished dish that looks<br />
like it was created in one of the top<br />
kitchens of the world! Imagine your<br />
pride and confidence when your mouthwatering<br />
beautiful garnished dish is the<br />
main topic of discussion. And only you<br />
will know it only took minutes to make!<br />
Learn how to make a variety of (handson)<br />
garnishes with fruits and vegetables.<br />
<strong>Spring</strong> featured garnishes are Fruit<br />
Bouquets, Fresh Vegetable Garnishes,<br />
including Bell Pepper Baskets,<br />
Asparagus Flowers and Radish<br />
Bouquets. Express yourself by making<br />
food items more attractive and food<br />
preparation more fun. Class qualifies for<br />
2 CEU’s. $12 food fee paid to<br />
instructor in class. Bring large<br />
containers or boxes to take home your<br />
wonderful creations.<br />
Wednesday May 1<br />
6:00-8:30 p.m. Richfield High School<br />
Room 135<br />
#4074RS<br />
$28-1 session<br />
Mexi-licious Tortilla Bowls<br />
Valerie Johns<br />
Mexican food is America’s number one<br />
ethnic culinary choice. Treasure the<br />
new!<br />
delight of baking and making<br />
all of your favorites. These<br />
four easy hands-on Mexican-American<br />
recipes taste just wonderful stripped of<br />
excessive fat, calories and sodium. Great<br />
taste and good health are synonymous in<br />
these quick, easy-to-make economical<br />
recipes that run the gamut from family<br />
meals to party snacks. Hands-on recipes<br />
include: Shrimp Bowl, Taco Bowl,<br />
Spinach Salad Bowl and Veggie Burrito<br />
Bowl. Class qualifies for 2 CEU’S.<br />
Bring containers to take home your<br />
samples. $12 food fee paid to<br />
instructor in class.<br />
Monday June 10<br />
6:00-8:00 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#4077BS $25-1 session<br />
Go Global with<br />
International Fresh Cooking<br />
Valerie Johns<br />
Tour the food world with global recipes.<br />
Explore international cuisines in your<br />
new!<br />
own kitchen! Learn to cut,<br />
dice, slice and spice up a<br />
variety of fresh salsa and herb dips. You<br />
will watch a DVD and PowerPoint<br />
presentation taking you to visit global<br />
markets and learn international cooking<br />
terms. Class is hands-on creating a fresh<br />
Mango Salsa, Tropical Black Bean<br />
Salsa, Italian Herb Spread with Cilantro,<br />
Texas Spice Caviar and Mint Lemonade.<br />
Class qualifies for 3 CEU’S. $12 food<br />
fee paid to instructor in class. Bring<br />
containers to take home your global<br />
creations.<br />
Tuesday June 4<br />
6:00-9:00 p.m. Richfield High School<br />
Room 135<br />
#4075RS<br />
$30-1 session<br />
The Perfect Cake<br />
Nancy Burgeson<br />
Nancy Burgeson has been teaching cake<br />
decorating for over 40 years. In this all<br />
new!<br />
new class, students will learn<br />
how to successfully fill and<br />
frost an 8-inch cake. Many of Nancy’s<br />
cakes have won numerous prizes at<br />
county and state fairs. We will learn how<br />
to mix, bake, trim, and frost some of her<br />
favorites. Come enjoy a fun evening of<br />
learning together as we prepare<br />
Chocolate Caramel Pecan cake, Bailey’s<br />
Irish Cream cake, and Red Velvet with<br />
REAL red velvet frosting. Each student<br />
will go home with a completed 8-inch<br />
iced cake and other samples as well.<br />
$18 food fee paid to instructor in<br />
class.<br />
Tuesday Apr. 9<br />
6:00-9:00 p.m. Valley View Middle-B143<br />
Enter the west side of the building, Door E<br />
#4071BS-A $29-1 session<br />
Thursday Apr. 25<br />
6:00-9:00 p.m. Richfield High School<br />
Room 135<br />
#4071RS-B $29-1 session<br />
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Artisan Bread in<br />
Five Minutes a Day<br />
Carol Schaub<br />
Tired of eating breads with no flavor or<br />
texture? Wow your family and friends<br />
with fabulous, delicious home-made<br />
artisan breads! Learn to make savory,<br />
healthy breads in less than 5 minutes<br />
using dough that you mix in minutes (no<br />
kneading required) and store in your<br />
refrigerator for up to two weeks. Sample<br />
several breads in class, mix up a batch of<br />
dough to take home and receive recipes<br />
for a variety of artisan breads.<br />
Demonstration, hands-on and tasting –<br />
you will leave class with a batch of<br />
bread dough and a finished loaf of bread<br />
baked in class. Bring a 5 quart mixing<br />
bowl with cover, a set of measuring<br />
cups and spoons, and a large wooden<br />
spoon to class. $8 food fee paid to<br />
instructor in class.<br />
Monday Apr. 22<br />
6:30-8:15 p.m. Richfield High School<br />
Room 135<br />
#4043RS-A $36-1 session<br />
Thursday May 9<br />
6:30-8:15 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#4043BS-B $36-1 session<br />
Jams, Jellies, Marmalades<br />
and Butters<br />
Carol Schaub<br />
NOW is the time to get ready for the<br />
fruits of summer. Be ready to “jam”<br />
when the berries, peaches, rhubarb and<br />
more are at their peak of taste and<br />
availability. Learn the difference<br />
between the various preserves and have<br />
the opportunity to taste each. You will<br />
prepare a batch of jelly from start to<br />
finish and take home 1-2 jars to enjoy.<br />
Handouts of recipes included. $8 supply<br />
fee paid to instructor in class.<br />
Wednesday Apr. 17<br />
6:30-8:15 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#4009BS-A $36-1 session<br />
Tuesday May 14<br />
6:30-8:15 p.m. Richfield High School<br />
Room 135<br />
#4009RS-B $36-1 session<br />
Pizza, Flatbreads and<br />
Focaccia<br />
Carol Schaub<br />
Learn to make pizza, flatbread and<br />
focaccia dough that you mix, not knead,<br />
and can store up to a week in the<br />
refrigerator. Bake when you need it for<br />
extra fast, homemade meals. You can<br />
even pre-bake pizza dough for superfast,<br />
easy pizza your family will love. In<br />
this hands-on class, you will develop<br />
dough stretching and rolling techniques,<br />
make a batch of dough, taste samples<br />
and hints for adapting to grilled pizzas.<br />
Handout includes topping recipes and<br />
whole-wheat dough option. Carol<br />
Schaub is an avid bread maker and<br />
skilled instructor who teaches in 15<br />
districts. Bring a rolling pin, large<br />
mixing bowl with a cover, measuring<br />
cups and spoons, and a large wooden<br />
spoon. $8 food fee paid to instructor<br />
in class.<br />
Tuesday Apr. 2<br />
6:30-8:15 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#4058BS-A $36-1 session<br />
Thursday May 2<br />
6:30-8:15 p.m. Richfield High School<br />
Room 135<br />
#4058RS-B $36-1 session<br />
Explore Home Winemaking<br />
Beth Mikulay<br />
Discover the tricks to making great wine<br />
at home for yourself or to give as a<br />
fabulous gift with that uniquely personal<br />
touch. Learn the step-by-step process to<br />
make wine from fresh fruits, fruit juices<br />
and kit wines from around the world, as<br />
well as both bottling and labeling<br />
techniques. We will put together a kit<br />
wine, and then we will prepare fruits and<br />
“balance” the juice so it’s ready for the<br />
fermentation step. The class is taught<br />
without having any wine or alcohol on<br />
the premises. You’re sure to enjoy this<br />
fun and cost-effective hobby.<br />
Wednesday Apr. 10<br />
7:00-9:00 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#4006BS $34-1 session<br />
new!<br />
Coffee and Biscotti<br />
Designed 4 Imagination Staff<br />
Like coffee? Come learn the ins and outs<br />
of a great cup of joe during this twohour<br />
class. Explore new<br />
varieties and blends from a<br />
connoisseur coffee maker. We will then<br />
make some biscotti to enjoy with that<br />
new found “favorite” coffee drink.<br />
Bring containers to take home your<br />
biscotti.<br />
Wednesday May 22<br />
6:00-8:00 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#4084BS $46-1 session<br />
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Meet Monica Mohn<br />
Monica has won multiple “USA Dance” National Ballroom Dance titles and has more than 20 years of ballroom<br />
dance experience. A highly-respected, independent instructor, Monica has been trained by the finest coaches in<br />
USA, Canada and England. She teaches throughout the metro area.<br />
2-Left Feet Ballroom<br />
Dance Workshop<br />
Monica Mohn<br />
Convinced that you have 2-left feet or<br />
that dancing is not for you? But still, it<br />
new!<br />
would be helpful to know a<br />
few steps, just in<br />
case…whether you are a “2-left footer”<br />
or not, learn fun moves and simple tips<br />
from a pro to ease you over those “just<br />
in case” moments. A little bit of Swing,<br />
a touch of Foxtrot, a smattering of<br />
Waltz, a tweak of Rumba and a jazzed<br />
up “high school prom Swing & Sway”<br />
are all it takes! And you’ll be out on the<br />
dance floor! Couples and individuals<br />
welcome!<br />
Mondays April 22 & 29<br />
7:30-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#7090RS $29-2 sessions<br />
Salsa and Latin Dance<br />
Monica Mohn<br />
Learn the Sultry Salsa, Cha-Cha and<br />
Rumba and go dancing every night! This<br />
new!<br />
course covers the basics,<br />
spins and turns plus<br />
techniques that will have you looking<br />
good and having fun on the dance floor.<br />
Couples and individuals welcome!<br />
Mondays Apr. 22-May 13<br />
6:30-7:30 p.m. Central<br />
#7089RS $34-4 sessions<br />
“Gangnam Style” Line Dance<br />
Monica Mohn<br />
This upbeat music single by the South<br />
Korean pop artist PSY is a YouTube<br />
new!<br />
sensation and is the sites<br />
most watched video ever!<br />
Learn Gangnam Style’s signature dance<br />
moves; designed to be fun, amusing and<br />
easy! By the end of the class, you’ll be<br />
dancing like…MC Hammer!<br />
Monday May 6<br />
7:30-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#7092RS $17-1 session<br />
Thriller Line Dance<br />
Monica Mohn<br />
Always been thrilled by the moves in<br />
“Thriller”? Then this workshop is for<br />
new!<br />
you! This fun line dance is a<br />
great, easy version of the<br />
classic moves that inspired us all. By the<br />
end of the class you’ll be dancing the<br />
night away! No partner needed!<br />
Monday May 13<br />
7:30-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#7084RS $17-1 session<br />
Wedding Dance Crash<br />
Course - It’s Not Too Late!<br />
Monica Mohn<br />
You thought about it! You wanted to!<br />
But where did the time go? Not to<br />
new!<br />
worry, in just 2 hours learn<br />
the common wedding<br />
dances: Waltz, Rumba, Foxtrot and Slow<br />
Dance. You will learn easy dancing<br />
skills and fun patterns so you’ll feel<br />
comfortable and look great on that<br />
special day. Couples only please. Bring<br />
your music!<br />
Friday May 17<br />
7:00-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#7082RS $34/couple-1 session<br />
Social Dance -<br />
Madman Style<br />
Monica Mohn<br />
Re-live the 1960s Madman style…but<br />
without the drinking and smoking!<br />
new!<br />
Whether you are a fan of the<br />
TV show or just want to try<br />
something a bit different, this 2-hour<br />
workshop is devoted to 3 dances that<br />
were popular with the “in” crowd of<br />
Madison Avenue. Learn the Bossa Nova,<br />
Mambo and the Cha-Cha, and be<br />
prepared for a great time. Due to the<br />
nature of the dances, couples only<br />
please.<br />
Friday Apr. 26<br />
7:00-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#7083RS $34/couple-1 session<br />
Chicago Style Stepping<br />
Dance Workshop<br />
Monica Mohn<br />
Envision the two of<br />
you…dancing...bodies swaying<br />
new!<br />
together…the sound of<br />
R&B, Jazz or Soul music in<br />
the background. Smooth and fun! That’s<br />
what this style of dance is all about. A<br />
few basics, and some turns, are all you<br />
need to release your inner style. What<br />
dance moves happen next is up to you<br />
and your partner. Due to the nature of<br />
this dance, couples only please.<br />
Friday Apr. 5<br />
7:00-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#7088RS $34/couple-1 session<br />
Central Building Entrance<br />
Park in the back of the building and<br />
enter Door #5 for all classes. Class<br />
locations will be listed in the entrance<br />
of door #5.<br />
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Meet Jay Dudding<br />
Jay Dudding, one of the best dance instructors in the metro area, is<br />
recruited by cruise lines around the world. Don’t miss this opportunity –<br />
take advantage of Jay’s knowledge of dance and his ability to teach in a<br />
relaxed setting.<br />
Swing & Ballroom Dance -<br />
Let’s Begin<br />
Jay Dudding<br />
Learn the East Coast Swing (ECS),<br />
Hustle, and Waltz. The East Coast<br />
Swing is also called the Jitterbug, the<br />
official “sock hop” dance. ECS is a<br />
circular, rotating swing dance that has<br />
many wraps, tunnels, and turns. The<br />
Hustle is a catchall name for several<br />
disco dances which were extremely<br />
popular in the 1970’s including aspects<br />
of Swing and Salsa. The Waltz is a<br />
smooth progressive dance characterized<br />
by long, flowing movements and<br />
continuous turns. As you perfect your<br />
waltz, you will become graceful and<br />
elegant, effortlessly gliding around the<br />
dance floor. In addition to those three<br />
dances you will also learn the Cuddle,<br />
Under Arm Turn, and Kansas City dance<br />
steps. If you are unable to attend class<br />
on your scheduled night, see Jay about<br />
other options or call him at<br />
952-830-0062.<br />
Wednesdays Apr. 10-May 1<br />
6:30-7:45 p.m. Jefferson-Lunchroom<br />
#7005BS $31/person-4 sessions<br />
Swing & Ballroom Dance -<br />
Let’s Continue<br />
Jay Dudding<br />
Continue to perfect and review your East<br />
Coast Swing, Hustle, and Waltz dance<br />
steps as it is a key element in helping<br />
students relax, learn and experience<br />
success. In addition to those three<br />
dances you will also be taught the ESC<br />
Cuddle Walk, Hammerlock, Sweetheart<br />
and the Waltz Spot Twinkle dance steps.<br />
You’ll receive individual attention in a<br />
group setting, something you won’t find<br />
in every dance class. Singles welcome.<br />
Class size is limited so register early! If<br />
you are unable to attend class on your<br />
scheduled night, see Jay about other<br />
options or call him at 952-830-0062.<br />
Wednesdays May 8-22<br />
6:30-7:45 p.m. Jefferson-Lunchroom<br />
#7004BS $25/person-3 sessions<br />
Latin Dance - Let’s Begin<br />
Jay Dudding<br />
This Latin class is just plain fun and will<br />
get you out onto the dance floor! Learn<br />
the Rumba, Salsa, Cha-Cha, Tango and<br />
Samba, that will provide you with a<br />
sequence of steps to wow your friends<br />
and associates. Jay will also instruct you<br />
on Cross Body Leads, Cross Over<br />
Breaks, and Charge dance steps. Singles<br />
welcome. Don’t miss a beat - register<br />
today! If you are unable to attend class<br />
on your scheduled night, see Jay about<br />
other options or call him at<br />
952-830-0062.<br />
Wednesdays Apr. 10-May 1<br />
7:45-9:00 p.m. Jefferson-Lunchroom<br />
#7079BS $31/person-4 sessions<br />
First Wedding Dance<br />
Jay Dudding<br />
Wow your guests with your first dance at<br />
your wedding or special occasion. Get<br />
your feet moving to the Waltz, East<br />
Coast Swing, Rumba, and Hustle. Jay<br />
specializes in choreographing wedding<br />
dances. Register the whole family so<br />
you will all be comfortable on the dance<br />
floor. Reviewing the dance steps taught<br />
each week is what makes students more<br />
successful on the dance floor. If you are<br />
unable to attend class on your scheduled<br />
night, please make arrangements with<br />
Jay or call him at 952-830-0062. Class<br />
size is limited so register early.<br />
Wednesdays May 8-22<br />
7:45-9:00 p.m. Jefferson-Lunchroom<br />
#7009BS $25/person-3 sessions<br />
Beginning Guitar I<br />
Kathy Weingarden<br />
Do you want to learn to play the guitar?<br />
Come join us in a fun and relaxed<br />
atmosphere. Learn basic picking<br />
techniques, note reading, chords and<br />
popular songs. Previous knowledge of<br />
music is not required. Students must<br />
provide their own guitar. $1 supply fee<br />
paid to instructor in class.<br />
Thursdays Apr. 4-May 23<br />
7:00-7:50 p.m. Olson Middle Bandroom<br />
#7060BS $85-8 sessions<br />
Beginning Guitar II<br />
Kathy Weingarden<br />
Are you ready for some more guitar<br />
playing fun? This class is a continuation<br />
of Beginning Guitar I. We will be<br />
learning more strumming patterns,<br />
chords, and songs. $1 supply fee paid<br />
to instructor in class. Prerequisite:<br />
Beginning Guitar I or instructor<br />
consent.<br />
Thursdays Apr. 4-May 23<br />
8:00-8:50 p.m. Olson Middle Bandroom<br />
#7061BS $85-8 sessions<br />
Guitar III<br />
Kathy Weingarden<br />
This is an on-going class for those who<br />
wish to continue their study of guitar.<br />
$2 supply fee paid to instructor in<br />
class. Prerequisite: Beginning Guitar<br />
II or instructor consent.<br />
Wednesdays Apr. 3-May 22<br />
7:30-8:20 p.m. Olson Middle Bandroom<br />
#7062BS $85-8 sessions<br />
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Just ONCE Guitar<br />
for Busy People<br />
Eric Carranza<br />
Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar<br />
but simply find it difficult to find the<br />
time? This crash course will teach you<br />
some basic chords and get you playing<br />
along with your favorite songs right<br />
away. Topics include: How to form the<br />
three main types of chords; How to tune<br />
your guitar; Basic strumming patterns;<br />
and how to play along with simple<br />
tunes. Bring your own acoustic guitar.<br />
Workbook and practice DVD included<br />
in registration fee.<br />
Monday Apr. 8<br />
7:00-9:30 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#7072BS $58-1 session<br />
Instant Piano for<br />
Hopelessly Busy People<br />
Chris Simonson<br />
Some music teachers may not want you<br />
to know this, but you don’t need years of<br />
weekly lessons to learn how to the play<br />
piano. In just a few hours, you can learn<br />
enough secrets to give you years of<br />
musical enjoyment. How do we do it?<br />
While regular piano teachers teach note<br />
reading, piano professionals use chords.<br />
You can learn enough chords to play any<br />
song in this one session. Total beginners<br />
can print out a free pamphlet on the<br />
treble clef at this link – notes for<br />
piano.pdf” http://justonceclasses.com/<br />
info/images/fastpresence/class notes for<br />
piano.pdf. $29 supply fee paid to<br />
instructor in class for workbook and<br />
practice CD.<br />
Monday Apr. 15<br />
6:30-9:30 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#7046BS $31-1 session<br />
Old Time Fiddle -<br />
For Beginners<br />
Philip Schaffer<br />
Want to play some good old tunes? Want<br />
to play the fiddle? If you can sing<br />
“Happy Birthday” you’re qualified for<br />
this class for absolute beginners. We’ll<br />
cover basic techniques and play by ear.<br />
New students will pay a $5 supply fee<br />
paid to the instructor in class for book<br />
and CD. Fiddle rentals are available<br />
for $25 for 2 months, paid to<br />
instructor in class. Please indicate<br />
when registering if you need to rent a<br />
fiddle.<br />
Mondays Apr. 1-May 20<br />
6:30-7:30 p.m. Central<br />
#7012RS $46-8 sessions<br />
Contemporary Line Dance -<br />
For Fitness and Fun<br />
Bonnie Schoenfelder<br />
Get fit! Have fun! Contemporary line<br />
dance allows you to do both<br />
new!<br />
simultaneously. Great<br />
exercise and good fun using<br />
contemporary music to keep you moving<br />
and you don’t need a partner. You will<br />
learn basic steps and some styling that<br />
you can do wherever line dancing is<br />
done. You will learn a new dance each<br />
week and then have some time to have<br />
fun dancing for part of each session.<br />
Wear comfortable shoes or boots that<br />
slide well on a hard floor, and<br />
comfortable clothes that allow you to<br />
move. $5 handout fee paid to<br />
instructor in class. Park on the west<br />
side of the school off of 3rd Ave. and<br />
enter door N.<br />
Mondays Apr. 29-June 10<br />
(No class May 27)<br />
6:30-8:00 p.m. Valley View Elem<br />
Lunchroom<br />
#7057BS<br />
$60-6 sessions<br />
REGISTER EARLY<br />
Registrations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Although registrations are<br />
accepted up to and including the day of class (for most classes), the decision to<br />
run or cancel a class is made a week in advance, so register early! This could<br />
ensure your spot in a class that may fill up quickly or prevent your class from<br />
being canceled due to insufficient enrollment.<br />
Introduction to Circle<br />
Drumming<br />
for Fun and Entertainment<br />
Cyril Paul<br />
Circle Drumming is ordinary people in<br />
a group, young and ageless, who come<br />
together for an evening of fun! Do you<br />
often dream of drumming as you<br />
witness a cadre of Caribbean<br />
percussionists performing with their<br />
drums, guiro, cowbells, maracas,<br />
claves and singing in harmony as they<br />
sway to and fro? Do you find yourself<br />
drumming your fingers or tapping your<br />
feet to the beat, following the rhythm<br />
patterns as the music draws you into a<br />
responsive mood? That is your natural<br />
rhythm trying to get out! This course<br />
allows you to discover your natural<br />
talents and sense of rhythm, and to<br />
share them with others. You will build<br />
upon your natural talents using a<br />
variety of drums and other percussion<br />
instruments found throughout the West<br />
Indies and other parts of the world.<br />
You’ll develop an appreciation for the<br />
differences and the similarities found<br />
in Calypso, Reggae, Paachunga,<br />
Samba, Meringue, Rhumba and Bion.<br />
Bring your own drums (Cuinto,<br />
Bongo, Conga, Tumba) to class.<br />
Instructor will have drums available<br />
at class to use and will discuss with<br />
you types of drums and places to<br />
purchase if you are interested in<br />
buying your own. (You will enhance<br />
your experience if you have a drum<br />
to practice on.) Practice DVD<br />
(optional) will be available for<br />
purchase at class.<br />
Tuesdays Apr. 16-30<br />
6:00-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#7073RS $48-3 sessions<br />
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What to Do When<br />
Someone Dies<br />
Elizabeth Michaelis<br />
Do you know the important tasks that<br />
must be taken care of if someone dies?<br />
Elder Law Attorney Elizabeth Michaelis<br />
will discuss the practical considerations<br />
in handling someone’s affairs, as well as<br />
the four main tasks when you are<br />
responsible for settling the estate. This<br />
presentation explains the role of the<br />
personal representative (Executor), the<br />
family members and others, in an<br />
orderly estate administration.<br />
Thursday Apr. 25<br />
6:30-8:00 p.m. Kennedy<br />
#1367BS $21-1 session<br />
Revocable Living Trusts<br />
Elizabeth Michaelis<br />
A Revocable Living Trust may not be<br />
for everyone, but for many people,<br />
taking the time to secure a Trust now<br />
can save time, money, and frustration for<br />
their loved ones in the future. What a<br />
Revocable Living Trust is, how a<br />
Revocable Trust can help you avoid<br />
probate and secure your estate, and how<br />
to assess if a Revocable Trust makes<br />
sense for you will all be discussed.<br />
Thursday Apr. 11<br />
6:30-8:00 p.m. Central<br />
#1383RS-A $21-1 session<br />
Thursday May 2<br />
6:30-8:00 p.m. Kennedy<br />
#1383BS-B $21-1 session<br />
Navigating Medicare for<br />
Those Preparing to Retire<br />
and for Caregivers<br />
Kimberlee Bluhm, Senior <strong>Community</strong><br />
<strong>Services</strong><br />
Thinking of getting ready to retire? Are<br />
you a family member or a caregiver to<br />
someone that has Medicare coverages?<br />
Already have Medicare and just want to<br />
know what is going on? This class is a<br />
chance for anyone to learn about<br />
Medicare. Spend the evening learning<br />
about the Medicare Adventure. We will<br />
discuss Medicare Parts A, B, C and D<br />
coverages, supplement types and Part D<br />
plans. The class is an educational<br />
opportunity through a non-profit<br />
organization and is not a sales pitch.<br />
Thursday Apr. 11<br />
6:30-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#1396RS $21-1 session<br />
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How to Sell a Home for<br />
More Money - Confessions of<br />
a Real Estate Insider<br />
George Bodnia<br />
Learn 4 sure ways to make buyers want<br />
your home, 10 techniques a professional<br />
would use to stage your home for sale,<br />
21 simple cost-effective home<br />
improvements that can return thousands<br />
of dollars to you, 12 purchase agreement<br />
traps and how to avoid them, and the #1<br />
secret that could clinch your sale.<br />
Wednesday May 8<br />
7:00-9:30 p.m. Central<br />
#1345RS $21-1 session<br />
Smart Home Buying -<br />
Secrets to Navigating a<br />
Turbulent Market<br />
George Bodnia<br />
Learn the aspects of buying a home in<br />
today’s market. An overview will cover:<br />
what to look for in a home, best times to<br />
buy, price ranges, financing, loan<br />
qualifying, purchase agreements,<br />
foreclosures and short sales, tax<br />
advantages, how to evaluate your<br />
options, and common pitfalls.<br />
Monday May 6<br />
7:00-9:30 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#1308BS $21-1 session<br />
Savvy Social Security<br />
Planning for Boomers -<br />
What Everyone Should Know<br />
Robert S. Davis<br />
After being told for years that Social<br />
Security is going broke, baby boomers<br />
are realizing that it will soon be their<br />
turn to collect. But the decisions they<br />
make now can have a tremendous<br />
impact on the total amount of benefits<br />
they stand to receive over their lifetime.<br />
Questions Boomers are asking include:<br />
Will Social Security be there for me?<br />
How much can I expect to receive and<br />
when should I apply for it? How can I<br />
maximize my benefits? Will Social<br />
Security be enough to live on in<br />
retirement? Bring a pen and paper to<br />
class. $5 supply fee paid to instructor<br />
in class.<br />
Tuesday Apr. 23<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m. Kennedy<br />
#1375BS-A $21-1 session<br />
Wednesday May 15<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m. Central<br />
#1375RS-B $21-1 session<br />
Money 101<br />
Nicole Middendorf<br />
Learn the steps to help you become<br />
financially independent and wise about<br />
your money. This seminar will cover<br />
dollar cost averaging, credit and the time<br />
value of money, retirement, estate<br />
planning and give you some tools and<br />
action steps to start you toward financial<br />
independence. Nicole is a frequent guest<br />
on local TV and radio stations, sharing<br />
her financial knowledge.<br />
Tuesday Apr. 16<br />
5:00-6:30 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#1301BS $21-1 session<br />
Understanding Foreclosures<br />
and Short Sales for Both<br />
Buyers and Sellers<br />
John Mazzara<br />
Selling a home in a declining<br />
marketplace can be tough. What can you<br />
do when you owe more than your home<br />
is worth and you can’t make your<br />
payments, or you just need to sell? What<br />
are the resources and laws? What are<br />
your options? Should you do a short<br />
sale? What impact will a foreclosure<br />
have upon your credit? These questions<br />
and more will be answered in this class.<br />
Buying real estate in a marketplace<br />
where almost half of the transactions are<br />
classified as distressed sales means you<br />
need to know how these property sales<br />
are affected. There can also be appraisal<br />
issues, title issues as well as additional<br />
costs and that you will have to deal with.<br />
By understanding what both buyers and<br />
sellers are facing, you will get the whole<br />
picture and have the understanding and<br />
empathy for a successful real estate<br />
transaction.<br />
Tuesday Apr. 16<br />
7:00-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#1376RS $21-1 session<br />
Bankruptcy and Negotiation<br />
with Creditors<br />
Andrew Carlson<br />
Serious debt does not have to result in<br />
financial ruin. One remedy is<br />
new!<br />
negotiating with creditors. A<br />
second remedy is filing for<br />
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Both of these<br />
remedies will be discussed and your<br />
questions will be answered.<br />
Tuesday May 7<br />
7:00-8:30 p.m. Central<br />
#1382RS $21-1 session<br />
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How to Buy Foreclosures,<br />
HUD and Short Sales!<br />
Dan Rosen<br />
Discover the advantages and<br />
disadvantages of buying foreclosures,<br />
HUD, and short sales. Understand the<br />
current market so you can make a smart<br />
investment in today’s market. Learn<br />
about different types of financing and<br />
available city funding. By taking this<br />
class you will be provided with up to<br />
date market information and you will be<br />
able to identify the top 10 best deals out<br />
there. $5 supply fee paid to instructor<br />
in class.<br />
Monday Apr. 8<br />
6:30-8:00 p.m. Kennedy<br />
#1398BS $21-1 session<br />
Real Estate Investing -<br />
How to Win with Investment<br />
Properties, Foreclosures &<br />
Short Sale Opportunities<br />
John Mazzara<br />
Many people interested in real estate<br />
investing take courses, read books and<br />
attend seminars. For most, the net result<br />
is: Lack of Action - Nothing Happens!<br />
This class will show you how to take<br />
precise, profitable action, buying great<br />
rental properties NOW. As a special<br />
bonus - all attending will receive the<br />
links to a PDF version of the book<br />
entitled “Reality Based: Real Estate<br />
Investing” authored by the instructor, a<br />
$25 value! You’ll learn where the best<br />
deals are in today’s market, how to buy<br />
properties without changing your<br />
lifestyle, the differences between the<br />
various types of rentals in the<br />
marketplace, how to come up with the<br />
down payment for your purchase, where<br />
to find foreclosures and other distressed<br />
property situations, how to avoid<br />
common rental property owner pitfalls<br />
and ultimately retire wealthy with a<br />
rental portfolio.<br />
Thursday Apr. 25<br />
7:00-9:00 p.m. Kennedy<br />
#1322BS $21-1 session<br />
Writing Your Own Will<br />
Sally Mortenson<br />
Who would raise your children if you<br />
died? Who will be your executor?<br />
Without a will, the laws in Minnesota<br />
and a judge make all of the decisions.<br />
Whether you’re married, single or<br />
divorced, it’s important to have a will to<br />
make sure your wishes (and not those of<br />
the State) are carried out. Learn about<br />
estates and wills, and prepare a complete<br />
legal will in class. You will be provided<br />
with all instructions, a professionally<br />
prepared form, witnesses and a notary<br />
public - everything necessary to<br />
complete this important document. For<br />
people who have an estate of less than<br />
$700,000 (including life insurance) and<br />
who don’t own a business. Spouses must<br />
register separately. A class preparation<br />
form will be mailed to you.<br />
Monday Apr. 8<br />
6:30-9:00 p.m. Kennedy<br />
#1312BS-A $45-1 session<br />
Tuesday May 7<br />
6:30-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#1312RS-B $45-1 session<br />
Estate Planning Foundations<br />
Jason Schmit<br />
This course will walk you through the<br />
various types of estate planning<br />
techniques available today and how each<br />
affects probate or is used to avoid<br />
probate. This course will also discuss<br />
what a living trust is and how it is used<br />
while retaining control of your assets.<br />
Other areas of discussion will include<br />
information on different types of wills,<br />
joint bank accounts, pay-on-death and<br />
transfer-on-death accounts, and joint<br />
ownerships in real estate and life estates.<br />
Instructor is a licensed MN attorney<br />
practicing in the areas of estate<br />
planning, real estate, and business law.<br />
Tuesday Apr. 9<br />
7:00-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#1330RS-A $21-1 session<br />
Tuesday May 14<br />
7:00-9:00 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#1330BS-B $21-1 session<br />
Medicare -<br />
Everything You Need to Know<br />
Jim Matson<br />
Medicare is a complex issue and it<br />
doesn’t appear our government will<br />
simplify anything soon. Seniors pay a<br />
much larger share of their income in outof-pocket<br />
health costs than non-seniors<br />
do… understanding the differences in<br />
the plans offered can reduce your cost.<br />
There are significant differences<br />
between Medicare Supplement and<br />
Medicare Advantage plans…in coverage<br />
and cost. Part D (prescription) plans also<br />
contribute to the confusion. Regardless<br />
if you will soon become eligible for<br />
Medicare or you have been a participant<br />
for some time, this program will provide<br />
information on enrollment, eligibility,<br />
coverage, cost and options. Class<br />
includes time for questions.<br />
Tuesday Apr. 23<br />
7:00-8:30 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#1384BS $21-1 session<br />
Social Security - Getting the<br />
Most Out of Your Retirement<br />
Rolf White<br />
During this course the instructor will<br />
discuss the following aspects of Social<br />
new!<br />
Security: getting the most<br />
out of your benefits, working<br />
while receiving benefits, the future of<br />
Social Security, when to begin taking<br />
benefits, spousal and survivorship<br />
benefits and the value of Social Security.<br />
Tuesday Apr. 23<br />
7:00-8:30 p.m. Central<br />
#1360RS $21-1 session<br />
How to Protect Yourself<br />
from Excess Estate<br />
and Income Taxes<br />
Mike Lynch<br />
Join us and you will learn how to avoid<br />
the IRS taking a large portion of your<br />
retirement accounts and how to structure<br />
a multi-generation IRA. Don’t wait to<br />
become informed! Other topics include<br />
decisions you face at age 70 1/2,<br />
charitable planning, and the most<br />
efficient way to pay estate taxes.<br />
Wednesday May 1<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m. Central<br />
#1381RS $21-1 session<br />
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Tabata<br />
YMCA Staff<br />
Tabata is a high intensity interval<br />
training using a variety of simple,<br />
intense exercises. Each class will blast<br />
calories and provide noticeable results in<br />
a short amount of time. This class will<br />
provide muscle tone, weight loss or<br />
both. Bring a yoga mat.<br />
Wednesdays Apr. 10-May 15<br />
6:00-7:00 p.m. Southwood-Gym<br />
#3571BS $52-6 sessions<br />
Every Day Stretching<br />
Techniques<br />
Becky Pulju<br />
Everyone needs to stretch. From tight<br />
muscles due to lack of use or injury, we<br />
new!<br />
all need to stretch. Come<br />
learn the quickest and easiest<br />
way. Using two different techniques:<br />
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular<br />
Facilitation (PNF) and Active Isolated<br />
Stretching (AIS). You will gain the<br />
greatest range of motion faster than any<br />
static-type stretching. Improve your<br />
range of motion safer and easier than<br />
any other technique. Bring a mat and a<br />
bath towel (not too thick). Park on the<br />
west side (back of the building), and<br />
enter through Door E.<br />
Wednesdays Apr. 3-May 1<br />
6:00-7:00 p.m. Valley View Middle<br />
Cafeteria<br />
#3579BS-A<br />
$39-5 sessions<br />
Wednesdays May 8-June 5<br />
6:00-7:00 p.m. Valley View Middle<br />
Cafeteria<br />
#3579BS-B $39-5 sessions<br />
Five Easy Ways to Register<br />
• Online at br.thatscommunityed.com<br />
• In person - see registration page<br />
inside back cover for office address<br />
• By phone - 952-681-6132 with a<br />
credit card<br />
• By mail - see registration page<br />
inside back cover for mailing address<br />
• Fax - 952-681-6131<br />
Let’s Hike!<br />
Kent Barker<br />
We are the Outdoor Health Club! Join us<br />
for fitness walking, learning about a<br />
healthy diet and much more. After this<br />
first class, the Outdoor Health Club<br />
meets Monday and Thursday evenings at<br />
a variety of parks, parkways, and<br />
wildlife sanctuaries to help you do your<br />
fitness walking on one of more than 100<br />
local trails around the Twin Cities. Then<br />
after your walk, join us for a healthy<br />
picnic or potluck. On weekends we<br />
venture farther away to places like Red<br />
Wing’s Barn Bluff, White Water State<br />
Park and Jay Cooke State Park. We have<br />
nearly 170 events per year. We will walk<br />
at the first meeting so wear your<br />
walking shoes. Learn easy tips to stay<br />
healthier longer and have fun in the<br />
process. Kent Barker is a scientist who,<br />
in his early years, developed equipment<br />
for heart and lung bypasses, he has<br />
continued his quest for a healthier<br />
lifestyle when he started Let’s Hike,<br />
Outdoor Health Club 21 years ago.<br />
Tuesday Apr. 23<br />
7:00-8:30 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#3535BS-A $23-1 session<br />
Wednesday May 8<br />
7:00-8:30 p.m. Central<br />
#3535RS-B $23-1 session<br />
Aqua Zumba<br />
Patricia Nobrega and Marina Leigh<br />
Known as the Zumba “pool party”, Aqua<br />
Zumba gives new meaning to the idea of<br />
an invigorating workout. Splashing,<br />
stretching, twisting, laughing and even<br />
shouting, are often heard during a class.<br />
Integrating the Zumba formula and<br />
philosophy with traditional aqua fitness<br />
disciplines, Aqua Zumba blends it all<br />
together into a safe, challenging, water<br />
based workout that’s cardioconditioning,<br />
body toning and most of<br />
all fun! It is not your typical aerobics<br />
class, you will dance in the water at your<br />
own speed. Aqua Zumba is exercise in<br />
disguise. Registration is required for<br />
this class (water fitness cards will not<br />
be accepted). Park on the west side<br />
(back of the building), and enter<br />
through Door G.<br />
Thursdays Apr.11-June 6<br />
3:00-4:00 p.m. Valley View Middle-Pool<br />
#3582BS-1 $72-9 sessions<br />
Thursdays June 20-Aug. 8<br />
3:00-4:00 p.m. Valley View Middle-Pool<br />
#3582BS-2 $64-8 sessions<br />
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Belly Dance Basics Sampler<br />
Grace Watkins-Wright<br />
Now you can taste test a four-week basic session that will introduce<br />
you to the dynamic moves of Belly Dance! Choose from two different<br />
classes designed for fitness and fun.<br />
Veiled Visions<br />
Learn the sweeping and graceful art of Basic Belly Dance veil technique. Improve<br />
posture and lift the bust line while building confidence of movement. Previous Belly<br />
new!<br />
Dance training is helpful but not necessary for this basic level class.<br />
Wear loose clothing and bring 3-4 yards of chiffon-like fabric,<br />
depending on your height. Look and feel like a pro without realizing the added<br />
fitness benefits received. Park on the west side (back of the building), and enter<br />
through Door E.<br />
Tuesdays Apr. 2-23<br />
7:00-8:30 p.m. Valley View Middle-Cafeteria<br />
#3587BS $43-4 sessions<br />
Finger Cymbals 101<br />
Have you ever marveled at a Belly dancer effortlessly keeping time on the finger<br />
cymbals while dancing? Ever wished you could improve your own rhythm and<br />
new!<br />
timing to music? Here is a class where you can learn Basic Belly Dance<br />
rhythms that will help you develop an ear and improve your timing.<br />
Whether you have had previous Belly Dance training and wish to improve your<br />
finger cymbal skills, or you have no experience you can learn to play the finger<br />
cymbals even if you never plan to set foot on the stage. $16 for finger symbols<br />
payable to instructor in class or students may purchase their own prior to class.<br />
Park on the west side (back of the building), and enter through Door E.<br />
Tuesdays May 14-June 4<br />
7:00-8:30 p.m. Valley View Middle-Cafeteria<br />
#3585BS $43-4 sessions<br />
More Belly Dance Basics…<br />
Belly Dance Basics Complete<br />
Grace Watkins-Wright<br />
Get in shape while learning the time honored art of Middle Eastern dance, most<br />
commonly called Belly Dance. This basic course will give the participant hands-on<br />
knowledge in the fundamentals of Belly Dance with the added benefit of working<br />
core muscle groups such as pectorals, abdominals, pelvic, etc., as well as<br />
strengthening and toning arms, thighs and calves. Belly Dance Basics is a low<br />
impact workout suitable for all ages, 16 and older. Gain head-to-toe fitness and have<br />
fun! Optional: Finger cymbals may be purchased in class at $16 for a set of 4, or<br />
participant may purchase their own prior to class.<br />
Wednesdays Apr. 3-May 22<br />
7:00-8:30 p.m. Central<br />
#3521RS $78-8 sessions<br />
Belly Dance Basics II<br />
Grace Watkins-Wright<br />
A minimum of 1 year in Basic Belly Dance training is required for this progressive<br />
level. This course builds on the basics through emphasis on more complex rhythm<br />
and step combinations, as well as strengthening and toning smaller muscle groups.<br />
A floor mat will be required at this level for floor exercises.<br />
Thursdays Apr. 4-May 23<br />
7:00-8:30 p.m. Central<br />
#3503RS $78-8 sessions<br />
T’ai Chi Chih - Beginner<br />
Jackson Rains<br />
This Beginner’s class is appropriate for<br />
all new and returning students who want<br />
to re-learn the basics of the T’ai Chi<br />
Chih form. T’ai Chi Chih consists of 20<br />
simple, repetitive, non-strenuous<br />
movements that emphasize a soft,<br />
flowing continuity of motion. T’ai Chi<br />
Chih can be performed by anyone,<br />
regardless of age or physical condition.<br />
It is a form of moving meditation that<br />
helps reduce stress. The substantial<br />
benefits of its practice include improved<br />
balance and flexibility, improved sleep,<br />
and it can help with the control of<br />
weight and blood pressure. Resource<br />
books and DVD’s will be available for<br />
purchase to supplement instruction, but<br />
are not required. No special clothing or<br />
equipment required. Park on the west<br />
side (back of the building), and enter<br />
through Door E.<br />
Mondays Apr. 1-May 20<br />
6:00-7:00 p.m. Valley View Middle<br />
Cafeteria<br />
#3547BS-A $53-8 sessions<br />
T’ai Chi Chih - Intermediate<br />
Jackson Rains<br />
The intermediate class is for students<br />
who have completed a Beginners class<br />
and who now want to deepen their T’ai<br />
Chi Chih practice. The first two sessions<br />
will be a review of the movements for<br />
those who may be a little rusty. T’ai Chi<br />
Chih consists of 20 simple, repetitive,<br />
non-strenuous movements that<br />
emphasize a soft, flowing continuity of<br />
motion. T’ai Chi Chih can be performed<br />
by anyone, regardless of age or physical<br />
condition. It is a form of moving<br />
meditation that helps reduce stress. The<br />
substantial benefits of its practice<br />
include improved balance and flexibility,<br />
improved sleep, and it can help with the<br />
control of weight and blood pressure.<br />
Resource books and DVD’s will be<br />
available for purchase to supplement<br />
instruction, but are not required. No<br />
special clothing or equipment required.<br />
Park on the west side (back of the<br />
building), and enter through Door E.<br />
Mondays Apr. 1-May 20<br />
7:15-8:15 p.m. Valley View Middle<br />
Cafeteria<br />
#3537BS $53-8 sessions<br />
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Beginning Yoga - Level 1<br />
Carla Lomax<br />
Learn the fundamentals of yoga. Yoga’s<br />
benefits include improved recovery time,<br />
reduced muscle stiffness and reduced<br />
stress. Learn traditional yoga stretches,<br />
poses and balance techniques to increase<br />
your range of motion and improve your<br />
flexibility and strength. Please bring a<br />
yoga mat and towel or yoga strap to<br />
use in class. Please wear loose,<br />
comfortable clothing.<br />
Mondays Apr. 1-June 10<br />
(No class May 27)<br />
6:15-7:15 p.m. Richfield Dual Language<br />
School-Gym<br />
#3505RS $80-10 sessions<br />
Basic Yoga<br />
Kaitlin Fuller<br />
A gentle approach to traditional yoga<br />
which includes the fundamentals of<br />
stretches, alignment, postures, breathing<br />
practices and relaxation. A regular yoga<br />
practice helps to release stress, increase<br />
flexibility, calms the mind and builds a<br />
stronger body. No prior knowledge of<br />
yoga is required. Wear comfortable<br />
clothes and bring a yoga mat.<br />
Wednesdays Apr. 3-May 22<br />
6:00-7:00 p.m. Hillcrest Center-Gym<br />
#3518BS-B $74-8 sessions<br />
Yoga - Beyond Basics<br />
Kaitlin Fuller<br />
This class will include traditional yoga<br />
postures, breathing and techniques for<br />
those who have taken a basic yoga class<br />
for six months. It will also cover new<br />
postures, breathing exercises (including<br />
neti pot), sequences and variation on<br />
postures. Wear comfortable clothes<br />
and bring a yoga mat and strap,<br />
available at Target or Wal-Mart.<br />
Wednesdays Apr. 3-May 22<br />
7:15-8:15 p.m. Hillcrest Center-Gym<br />
#3520BS $74-8 sessions<br />
Kettlebells - For Beginners<br />
YMCA Staff<br />
This class will get you in shape or help<br />
you stay in shape: a total transformation<br />
workout that will tone, sculpt, and<br />
change your body. The intent of a<br />
kettlebell is to increase strength,<br />
endurance, and agility while charging<br />
the cardiovascular and muscular systems<br />
by doing dynamic, functional<br />
movements. Each participant will need<br />
to bring their own kettlebell, which<br />
can be purchased in stores such as<br />
Target, Sportmart or Dick’s Sporting<br />
Goods. Kettlebells range from $25-$40<br />
each. It is recommended that<br />
participants start out with a kettlebell<br />
between 5-15 lbs. Park on the west<br />
side of the school off of 3 rd Avenue and<br />
enter Door N.<br />
Wednesdays Apr. 10-May 15<br />
6:00-7:00 p.m. Valley View Elem-Gym<br />
#3528BS $52-6 sessions<br />
Self-Defense for Mothers,<br />
Daughters & Others<br />
Mary Brandl<br />
Learn how you can use distance, body<br />
language, tone of voice, and more to<br />
avert a potential attack. You will receive<br />
vital information and practice with<br />
down-to-earth physical self-defense<br />
techniques, useful even if you have<br />
limited physical skill or ability. Don’t<br />
miss this very important class.<br />
Participants under 16 must be<br />
accompanied by a registered adult. Mary<br />
Brandl is a Fourth Degree Black Belt<br />
and instructor with the U of MN PE<br />
Department and works with numerous<br />
crime victims groups. Wear loose,<br />
comfortable clothing and footwear.<br />
Tuesday June 11<br />
6:00-9:00 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#3514BS $38/person-1 session<br />
REGISTER EARLY<br />
Registrations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Although registrations are<br />
accepted up to and including the day of class (for most classes), the decision to<br />
run or cancel a class is made a week in advance, so register early! This could<br />
ensure your spot in a class that may fill up quickly or prevent your class from<br />
being canceled due to insufficient enrollment.<br />
Zumba<br />
Leah Goldberg<br />
It’s here! An exciting new workout that’s<br />
swept the nation! This dance fitness<br />
class fuses Latin rhythms with easy to<br />
follow moves and fun music! It is a<br />
dynamic total body cardio workout<br />
burning an average of 600 calories/hour.<br />
Come join the party! Try something new<br />
and join Zumba! Bring a water bottle<br />
and clean shoes with low traction to<br />
class.<br />
Mondays Apr. 1-June 10<br />
(No class May 13 & 27)<br />
7:15-8:15 p.m. Oak Grove Elem-Gym<br />
#3529BS-A $77-9 sessions<br />
Thursdays Apr. 4-June 13<br />
(No class May 23)<br />
7:15-8:15 p.m. Oak Grove Elem-Gym<br />
#3529BS-B $86-10 sessions<br />
Zumba Gold<br />
Leah Goldberg<br />
This class is designed for the active<br />
older adult or beginners to fitness. A<br />
modified version of the regular Zumba<br />
class, we will cover the basic rhythms,<br />
but at a less intensive pace. Improve<br />
your cardio, strength, flexibility,<br />
balance, posture and so much more.<br />
Bring a water bottle and clean shoes<br />
with low traction to class.<br />
Mondays Apr. 1-June 10<br />
(No class May 13 & 27)<br />
6:00-7:00 p.m. Oak Grove Elem-Gym<br />
#3567BS-A $77-9 sessions<br />
Thursdays Apr. 4-June 13<br />
(No class May 23)<br />
6:00-7:00 p.m. Oak Grove Elem-Gym<br />
#3567BS-B $86-10 sessions<br />
Punch Cards Available:<br />
A punch card provides you the<br />
flexibility to attend Leah’s classes of<br />
your choice – 5 sessions for $50!<br />
You get to choose what sessions you<br />
attend. Card will expire on June 13.<br />
Cards may be purchased by phone at<br />
952-681-6132, in person or by mail<br />
at 2575 West 88 th Street in<br />
<strong>Bloomington</strong> and 7145 Harriet<br />
Avenue South in Richfield. Cards<br />
will not be available for purchase<br />
at class and are only available for<br />
use with Leah Goldberg’s classes.<br />
#3598BS $50-5 sessions<br />
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Zumba Basic<br />
Sara Olsonoski<br />
Ditch the workout and join the party! Zumba Basic is a combined targeted bodysculpting<br />
exercise and high-energy cardio with Latin-infused Zumba moves to create<br />
a caloric-torching, strength-training dance fitness party! Zumba is the perfect way<br />
for you to sculpt your body naturally while having a total blast! Bring a water<br />
bottle, towel and clean shoes with low traction to class.<br />
Wednesdays Apr. 3-June 12<br />
6:30-7:30 p.m. Richfield High School-Cafeteria<br />
#3573RS-A $88-11 sessions<br />
Wednesdays June 19-Aug. 14<br />
(No class July 3)<br />
6:30-7:30 p.m. Central-Gym<br />
#3573RS-B $64-8 sessions<br />
Zumba<br />
Denise Thompson<br />
Join the dance fitness class everyone is talking about! Zumba is easy to follow,<br />
effective calorie burning, and Fun! This class features all Zumba rhythms,<br />
merengue, salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, belly dance, cha-cha, samba, hip-hop, swing,<br />
calypso and more. Bring a water bottle and clean shoes with low traction. Enter<br />
Door C.<br />
Tuesdays Apr. 2-June 11<br />
(No class May 14 & 28)<br />
7:15-8:15 p.m. Oak Grove Middle-Lunchroom<br />
#3594BS $77-9 sessions<br />
Zumba Gold<br />
Denise Thompson<br />
This class is designed for active older adults or beginners to fitness. We will cover<br />
the basic rhythms, but at a less intensive pace. Improve your cardio, strength,<br />
flexibility, balance, posture and so much more. Bring a water bottle and clean<br />
shoes with low traction to class. Enter Door C.<br />
Tuesdays Apr. 2-June 11<br />
(No class May 14 & 28)<br />
6:00-7:00 p.m. Oak Grove Middle-Lunchroom<br />
#3569BS $77-9 sessions<br />
Punch Cards Available:<br />
A punch card provides you the flexibility to attend Denise’s classes of your<br />
choice – 5 sessions for $50! You get to choose what sessions you attend. Card<br />
will expire on June 11th. Cards may be purchased by phone at 952-681-6132, in<br />
person or by mail at 2575 West 88 th Street in <strong>Bloomington</strong> and 7145 Harriet<br />
Avenue South in Richfield. Cards will not be available for purchase at class<br />
and are only available for use with Denise Thompson’s classes.<br />
#3570BS $50-5 sessions<br />
Volleyball - Level I<br />
Bruce & Linda Rasche<br />
This co-ed session is for the player that<br />
possesses knowledge of the rules and<br />
fair ball handling abilities. Graduating<br />
players, demonstrating to the facilitators<br />
good ball-handling, may be placed into<br />
the “Level II” program. For safety<br />
reasons, the facilitators reserve the right<br />
to refuse play. Participants must be 18<br />
years or older. Some walk-ins welcome<br />
if space available. Park on the west<br />
side (back of the building), and enter<br />
through Door G.<br />
Mondays Apr. 1-May 20<br />
7:00-9:30 p.m. Valley View Middle-Gym A/B<br />
#3523BS $22-8 sessions ($3 walk-in)<br />
Volleyball - Level II<br />
Bruce & Linda Rasche<br />
This co-ed session is offered to the<br />
player that demonstrates to the<br />
facilitator’s good ball handling ability<br />
and knowledge of the rules. This session<br />
may also include graduated “Level I”<br />
players. For safety reasons, the<br />
facilitators reserve the right to place<br />
participants in “Level I”, “Level II”, or<br />
“Level III”. Participants must be 18<br />
years or older. Some walk-ins welcome<br />
if space available. Park on the west<br />
side (back of the building), and enter<br />
through Door G.<br />
Fridays Apr. 5-May 24<br />
7:00-9:30 p.m. Valley View Middle-Gym A/B<br />
#3524BS $30-8 sessions ($4 walk-in)<br />
Volleyball - Level III<br />
Bruce & Linda Rasche<br />
This co-ed session is offered to the more<br />
competitive player who demonstrates to<br />
the facilitator’s knowledge of the rules<br />
and better ball handling ability. This<br />
session may also include graduated<br />
“Level II” players. For safety reasons,<br />
the facilitator’s reserves the right to<br />
place participants in “Level I”, “Level<br />
II”, or “Level III”. Participants must be<br />
18 years or older. Some walk-ins<br />
welcome if space available. Park on the<br />
west side (back of the building), and<br />
enter through Door G.<br />
Wednesdays Apr. 3-May 22<br />
7:00-9:30 p.m. Valley View Middle-Gym A/B<br />
#3522BS $30-8 sessions ($4 walk-in)<br />
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Fitness Collaboration - Jefferson Activity Center<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Education and the<br />
Activity Centers are collaborating to<br />
offer you more fitness classes!!<br />
Classes are held at the Jefferson<br />
Activity Center. Park in the west<br />
parking lot and enter the Activity<br />
Center entrance.<br />
<strong>Spring</strong> Boot Camp <strong>2013</strong><br />
Emily Peterson<br />
Designed for all levels, this class will<br />
focus strictly on muscle strength and<br />
toning exercises along with bouts of<br />
cardio to get you ready for the summer<br />
months! Get ready to burn those calories<br />
while gaining strength and endurance.<br />
Core exercises and stretching will be<br />
included. Bring a resistance band with<br />
handles and an exercise mat to class.<br />
Resistance bands will be available for<br />
purchase in class.<br />
Wednesdays Apr. 10-May 15<br />
5:30-6:30 p.m. Jefferson Activity Center<br />
Dance Studio<br />
#3589BS $50-6 sessions<br />
Yoga - Beginning - Level 1<br />
Alicia Schaeffer<br />
A fluid and guided practice thru yoga<br />
foundations. You will build balance and<br />
restore confidence, strengthen your core<br />
and reduce mental and physical stress.<br />
Wear comfortable clothes that allows<br />
you to move, yoga mats required, and<br />
straps and blocks recommended.<br />
Thursdays Apr. 4-June 6<br />
6:00-7:00 p.m. Jefferson Activity Center<br />
Dance Studio<br />
#3550BS-A $79-10 sessions<br />
Thursdays Apr. 4-June 6<br />
7:15-8:15 p.m. Jefferson Activity Center<br />
Dance Studio<br />
#3550BS-B $79-10 sessions<br />
Wednesdays June 19-Aug. 21<br />
6:00-7:00 p.m. Jefferson Activity Center<br />
Dance Studio<br />
#3550BS-C $79-10 sessions<br />
Basic Yoga<br />
Kaitlin Fuller<br />
A gentle approach to traditional yoga<br />
which includes the fundamentals of<br />
stretches, alignment, postures, breathing<br />
practices and relaxation. A regular yoga<br />
practice helps to release stress, increase<br />
flexibility, calms the mind and builds a<br />
stronger body. No prior knowledge of<br />
yoga is required. Wear comfortable<br />
clothes and bring a yoga mat.<br />
Tuesdays Apr. 2-May 21<br />
2:30-3:30 p.m. Jefferson Activity Center<br />
Dance Studio<br />
#3518BS-A $74-8 sessions<br />
Saturdays Apr. 6-May 25<br />
9:15-10:15 a.m. Jefferson Activity Center<br />
Dance Studio<br />
#3518BS-C $74-8 sessions<br />
Zumba - Basics 1<br />
Tawny Homesley<br />
Zumba is a dance fitness class that<br />
incorporates Latin and International<br />
music and dance movements which<br />
create a dynamic, exciting and effective<br />
fitness system! Basics 1 features four<br />
different rhythms, including merengue,<br />
salsa, cumbia, and reggaeton. Come join<br />
the party! Please bring water, a towel,<br />
and clean shoes with low traction.<br />
Saturdays Apr. 6-June 8<br />
(No class Apr. 27)<br />
10:30-11:30 a.m. Jefferson Activity Center<br />
Dance Studio<br />
#3513BS-A $77-9 sessions<br />
Mondays Apr. 8-June 10<br />
(No class May 27)<br />
7:00-8:00 p.m. Jefferson Activity Center<br />
Dance Studio<br />
#3513BS-B $77-9 sessions<br />
Tuesdays Apr. 9-June 11<br />
5:45-6:45 p.m. Jefferson Activity Center<br />
Dance Studio<br />
#3513BS-C $86-10 sessions<br />
Tuesdays June 18-Aug. 27<br />
(No class July 2)<br />
5:45-6:45 p.m. Jefferson Activity Center<br />
Dance Studio<br />
#3513BS-D $86-10 sessions<br />
Thursdays June 20-Aug. 29<br />
(No class July 4 & Aug. 15)<br />
5:45-6:45 p.m. Jefferson Activity Center<br />
Dance Studio<br />
#3513BS-E $77-9 sessions<br />
Zumba Gold<br />
Tawny Homesley<br />
Zumba is a dance fitness class that<br />
incorporates Latin and International<br />
music with dance movements to create a<br />
dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness<br />
system. Gold classes are designed for<br />
the active older adult population, and<br />
those who are true beginners to fitness<br />
classes. Come join the party! Please<br />
bring water, a towel, and clean shoes<br />
with low traction.<br />
Mondays Apr. 8-June 10<br />
(No class May 27)<br />
5:45-6:45 p.m. Jefferson Activity Center<br />
Dance Studio<br />
#3538BS $77-9 sessions<br />
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Fitness Collaboration - Kennedy Activity Center<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Education and the<br />
Activity Centers are collaborating to<br />
offer you more fitness classes!!<br />
Classes are held at the Kennedy<br />
Activity Center. Park in the east<br />
parking lot and enter the Activity<br />
Center entrance, unless otherwise<br />
noted.<br />
Badminton<br />
Minnesota Vietnamese Badminton Club<br />
Participation in this course provides the opportunity to develop and improve your<br />
badminton skills while enjoying recreational exercise and friendly competition in a<br />
relaxed and comfortable setting. Matches are arranged in a rotational doubles format<br />
allowing for maximum participation. Participants should bring their own<br />
racquets and shuttlecocks. Walk-ins are welcome; the fee is $5 at the door.<br />
Wed. & Sun. Apr. 3-June 12<br />
6:30-9:30 p.m. Kennedy Activity Center-Court 2<br />
#3580BS $56-21 sessions<br />
Women’s Weight Training -<br />
For Beginners<br />
Gretchen Vavrosky<br />
Learn to set the training center up as<br />
your personal gym. Lift your confidence<br />
one weight at a time. You will learn<br />
numerous exercises for each muscle<br />
group. This will keep you moving and in<br />
command of your training time.<br />
Mondays Apr. 1-May 6<br />
7:15-8:15 p.m. Kennedy Activity Center<br />
Weight Room<br />
#3554BS $51-6 sessions<br />
R.I.P.P.E.D.<br />
Gretchen Vavrosky<br />
Be one of the first to experience this<br />
multi-disciplined workout. R =<br />
new!<br />
Resistance - improve muscle<br />
endurance, tones and defines<br />
biceps, triceps, and shoulders. I =<br />
Intervals - vary intensities and activities,<br />
taking cardiovascular fitness to a<br />
different level. P = Power - target chest,<br />
back, glutes and legs to promote<br />
maximum calorie and fat burn. P =<br />
Plyometrics - quickness, agility and<br />
explosiveness. E = Endurance - utilize<br />
mixed martial arts training to challenge<br />
aerobic limits. D = Diet - diet<br />
improvement for your health. Bring<br />
work out shoes, mat, water, hand<br />
weights (light to moderate, 2.5 - 15<br />
lbs), and/or an exercise band. Enter<br />
the main front door of Kennedy High<br />
School located on the Nicollet Avenue<br />
side of the building, class is held in the<br />
Performing Arts Wing.<br />
Wednesdays Apr. 3-May 8<br />
7:15-8:15 p.m. Kennedy<br />
Orchestra/Dance Room<br />
#3508BS-A<br />
$51-6 sessions<br />
Wednesdays May 15-June 19<br />
7:15-8:15 p.m. Kennedy<br />
Orchestra/Dance Room<br />
#3508BS-B $51-6 sessions<br />
Balletone<br />
Gretchen Vavrosky<br />
Balletone develops core strength,<br />
muscular endurance, dynamic balance<br />
and flexibility without the use of<br />
equipment or props. Proper posture,<br />
body alignment, balance, joint stability,<br />
muscular strength, flexibility and<br />
personal well-being are promoted in a<br />
non-intimidating fashion leaving<br />
participants feeling successful. Bring a<br />
water bottle and a mat. Enter the<br />
main front door of Kennedy High<br />
School located on the Nicollet Avenue<br />
side of the building, class is held in the<br />
Performing Arts Wing.<br />
Mondays Apr. 1-May 6<br />
6:00-7:00 p.m. Kennedy<br />
Orchestra/Dance Room<br />
#3540BS-A $51-6 sessions<br />
Mondays May 13-June 17<br />
(No class May 27)<br />
6:00-7:00 p.m. Kennedy<br />
Orchestra/Dance Room<br />
#3540BS-B $42-5 sessions<br />
Strength Boot Camp<br />
Gretchen Vavrosky<br />
Total body strength workout. Whether<br />
your fitness level is at a novice or<br />
advanced stage, you will benefit from<br />
this class. Have fun while toning those<br />
muscles. Bring a mat, 5-10 lb. hand<br />
weights, exercise band and water. Enter<br />
the main front door of Kennedy High<br />
School located on the Nicollet Avenue<br />
side of the building, class is held in the<br />
Performing Arts Wing.<br />
Mondays May 13-June 17<br />
(No class May 27)<br />
7:15-8:15 p.m. Kennedy<br />
Orchestra/Dance Room<br />
#3597BS $42-5 sessions<br />
Zumba Gold<br />
Gretchen Vavrosky<br />
One of the latest fitness crazes. This<br />
Zumba Gold class uses some of the<br />
original Zumba class music, but takes it<br />
down a notch. One can still burn 600+<br />
calories in a lower impact version of<br />
Zumba. This class is fun, exhilarating<br />
and is great for the mind, body and soul.<br />
Enter the main front door of Kennedy<br />
High School located on the Nicollet<br />
Avenue side of the building, class is<br />
held in the Performing Arts Wing.<br />
Wednesdays Apr. 3-May 8<br />
6:00-7:00 p.m. Kennedy<br />
Orchestra/Dance Room<br />
#3541BS-A $51-6 sessions<br />
Wednesdays May 15-June 19<br />
6:00-7:00 p.m. Kennedy<br />
Orchestra/Dance Room<br />
#3541BS-B $51-6 sessions<br />
Yoga<br />
Andrea Kennedy<br />
This yoga class is for beginner to<br />
intermediate participants. You will be<br />
guided through a vinyasa style practice<br />
working with the physical body and<br />
breath. Modifications will be offered for<br />
various abilities. Explore the numerous<br />
mind and body benefits while improving<br />
your quality of life. Wear comfortable<br />
clothes and bring a yoga mat. Enter<br />
the main front door of Kennedy High<br />
School located on the Nicollet Avenue<br />
side of the building, class is held in the<br />
Performing Arts Wing.<br />
Tuesdays Apr. 2-June 4<br />
7:00-8:00 p.m. Kennedy<br />
Orchestra/Dance Room<br />
#3583BS-A $86-10 sessions<br />
Thursdays Apr. 4-June 6<br />
3:15-4:15 p.m. Kennedy<br />
Orchestra/Dance Room<br />
#3583BS-B $86-10 sessions<br />
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These programs are co-sponsored by the City of <strong>Bloomington</strong>’s Parks and Recreation Division and<br />
ISD #271/280 <strong>Community</strong> Education.<br />
50+ Fitness<br />
Gretchen Vavrosky<br />
Are you over 50? Feel like you should exercise, but don’t<br />
know where to start? Want to rev up your metabolism to burn<br />
more calories? Get more energy? Feel better about yourself?<br />
Relieve stress? If so, 50+ Fitness is just for you! Bring a mat,<br />
hand weights, elastic bands, a water bottle, and a smile!<br />
Mon., Wed., Fri. Apr. 1-May 3<br />
9:00-10:00 a.m. Nat’l Guard Armory, 3000 West 98 th Street<br />
#3593BS-A $49-15 sessions<br />
Mon., Wed., Fri. May 13-June 17<br />
(No class May 27)<br />
9:00-10:00 a.m. Nat’l Guard Armory, 3000 West 98 th Street<br />
#3593BS-B $49-15 sessions<br />
Mon., Wed., Fri. July 1-Aug. 2<br />
9:00-10:00 a.m. <strong>Bloomington</strong> Ice Gardens, 3600 West 98 th Street<br />
#3593BS-C $49-15 sessions<br />
Mon., Wed., Fri. Aug. 12-Sept. 16<br />
(No class Sept. 2)<br />
9:00-10:00 a.m. <strong>Bloomington</strong> Ice Gardens, 3600 West 98 th Street<br />
#3593BS-D $49-15 sessions<br />
T’ai Chi Chih - Beginner<br />
Jackson Rains<br />
This Beginner’s class is appropriate for all new and returning<br />
students who want to re-learn the basics of the T’ai Chi Chih<br />
form. T’ai Chi Chih consists of 20 simple, repetitive, nonstrenuous<br />
movements that emphasize a soft, flowing<br />
continuity of motion. T’ai Chi Chih can be performed by<br />
anyone, regardless of age or physical condition. It is a form<br />
of moving meditation that helps reduce stress. The<br />
substantial benefits of its practice include improved balance<br />
and flexibility, improved sleep, and it can help with the<br />
control of weight and blood pressure. Resource books and<br />
DVD’s will be available for purchase to supplement<br />
instruction, but are not required. No special clothing or<br />
equipment required.<br />
Tuesdays Apr. 2-May 21<br />
2:00-3:00 p.m. Nat’l Guard Armory, 3000 W. 98 th Street<br />
#3547BS-B $53-8 sessions<br />
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“NOT ME!” -<br />
Safety & Self Defense<br />
Training For Women<br />
Al Horner<br />
1 in 5 women will be assaulted in their<br />
lifetime – you don’t need to be one! Our<br />
new!<br />
unique training focuses on<br />
fact, prevention,<br />
empowerment and the commitment of<br />
four key defense moves to muscle<br />
memory. Unfortunately, we’ve heard<br />
from people who have been through our<br />
training and were then assaulted.<br />
Fortunately, they used what they learned<br />
and said “It worked! That 3 hours of<br />
training saved my life.” Make sure that<br />
you or family members are not a victim<br />
at home, the shopping center or on<br />
vacation - these simple techniques work!<br />
Leave feeling empowered and prepared.<br />
Dress in comfortable clothing. Class<br />
will accept females ages 13 and over.<br />
Waiver will be mailed one week prior<br />
to the start of class, please bring<br />
waiver with you the night of class.<br />
Thursday May 30<br />
6:00-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#4559RS $75-1 session<br />
Healthy Habits -<br />
Wellness Made Simple<br />
Justin Gronholz<br />
Learn easy steps that you can<br />
incorporate into your daily life to lose<br />
new!<br />
weight and become<br />
healthier! This two-part<br />
course includes tips and tricks to<br />
improve what you eat, how to stay<br />
active, and the power of positive<br />
thinking. Helpful handouts and answers<br />
to your questions from a health<br />
professional!<br />
Mondays Apr. 8 & 15<br />
6:30-8:00 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#4526BS-A $21-2 sessions<br />
Mondays June 3 & 10<br />
6:30-8:00 p.m. Central<br />
#4526RS-B $21-2 sessions<br />
Going Gluten-Free<br />
the Healthy Way<br />
Nutritional Weight and Wellness Staff<br />
Do you suffer from muscle pain, gas,<br />
bloating, or eczema? Could your<br />
new!<br />
breakfast be the cause of<br />
your digestive problems or<br />
your dinner be causing your restless<br />
nights? Gluten may be the culprit.<br />
Understand the body signs of a gluten<br />
sensitivity, learn where gluten comes<br />
from and how reading labels is a key<br />
part of avoiding gluten, discover how<br />
easy eating gluten-free can be. You will<br />
leave with a multitude of meal ideas and<br />
recipes.<br />
Tuesday Apr. 23<br />
6:00-8:00 p.m. Kennedy<br />
#4527BS $36-1 session<br />
Foods to Reduce<br />
Pain and Inflammation<br />
Nutritional Weight & Wellness Staff<br />
Do you have stiff joints, achy muscles<br />
and inflammation? Your food choices<br />
affect pain and inflammation levels more<br />
than you realize. Learn the importance<br />
of balancing blood sugar to manage<br />
inflammation. Understand why<br />
processed carbohydrates increase pain<br />
and inflammation and discuss how to<br />
replace processed foods with real foods.<br />
Discover the role of therapeutic Omega<br />
3 fats and key minerals, such as<br />
magnesium.<br />
Tuesday May 21<br />
2:00-4:00 p.m. Central<br />
#4592RS $36-1 session<br />
Gut Reaction -<br />
Restore Digestive Health<br />
Through Nutrition<br />
Nutritional Weight & Wellness Staff<br />
Do you suffer from heartburn, gas,<br />
bloating, indigestion, constipation or<br />
diarrhea — or do you have an<br />
autoimmune disorder, sugar or bread<br />
cravings or depression? These are all<br />
indications of digestive problems. You<br />
may be surprised that the cereal or bagel<br />
that you eat for breakfast causes<br />
heartburn all day and that a big glass of<br />
milk gives you gas and diarrhea. Learn<br />
how the right foods and selected<br />
supplements can restore intestinal<br />
health. After this class, you may not<br />
need those digestive products advertised<br />
on TV.<br />
Tuesday May 14<br />
7:00-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#4534RS $36-1 session<br />
Quiet Mind<br />
Ellen Stinger<br />
Take an enjoyable mini-vacation!<br />
Meditation will give you greater peace,<br />
lower stress, improved focus and a<br />
happier life. In this class, you will start<br />
meditating right away, with easy, failureproof<br />
instruction. You will receive the<br />
benefits of peacefulness and tranquility<br />
you’ve always wanted. Why wait?<br />
Change your mind and change your life.<br />
Thursday May 2<br />
7:15-8:45 p.m. Central<br />
#4520RS $25-1 session<br />
Richfield Public Schools 6th Annual <strong>Community</strong> Wellness Expo<br />
“Go Lean, Go Green”<br />
Saturday, April 13 • 9:00 to Noon<br />
Richfield High School • 7001 Harriet Avenue South<br />
Event Highlights include:<br />
One Mile Fitness Walk/Run starting at 9:00 a.m. –<br />
Join Dr. Bob and Richfield Boys and Girls Track teams!<br />
Interactive Vendors starting at 9:00 a.m. to help you<br />
and your community “Go Lean, Go Green”<br />
Richfield Schools Choir Performances and Project Displays<br />
Kid Zone with fun activities including an Inflatable Jumper!<br />
Vendor Bingo to enter in a prize drawing!<br />
Event is FREE so bring your family and friends!<br />
For more info call 612-243-3001<br />
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AMERICAN RED CROSS CERTIFICATION<br />
Pediatric & Child CPR with AED Certification<br />
Beth Tietz<br />
Participants learn how to prevent, recognize and respond to cardiac and breathing<br />
emergencies in infants and children under the age of 12. Along with CPR, topics<br />
include first aid for choking, using a breathing barrier and disposable gloves, and<br />
reducing the risk of injury. You will learn through discussion, lecture, movies,<br />
textbook and hands-on practice. Quarterly online refreshers are now available and<br />
convenient email reminders when your recertification is due. Certification<br />
received: Pediatric & Child CPR/AED - recognized as valid for two years.<br />
Saturday Apr. 13<br />
8:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Valley View Middle-Room B112<br />
#4502BS-A $69-1 session<br />
Park on the west side (back of the building) and enter through Door E.<br />
Mon. & Wed. June 10 & 12<br />
5:30-8:30 p.m. Central<br />
#4502RS-B $69-2 sessions<br />
Adult CPR with<br />
AED Certification<br />
Beth Tietz<br />
Learn how to perform CPR<br />
and care for breathing and<br />
cardiac emergencies in<br />
adults, or those 12 years and<br />
older. Participants learn how<br />
to use automatic external<br />
defibrillators. Along with<br />
CPR, topics include first aid<br />
for choking, using a<br />
breathing barrier and<br />
disposable gloves, and<br />
reducing the risk of injury.<br />
Free digital materials available online, quarterly online refreshers are now available,<br />
including convenient email reminders when your recertification is due. Certification<br />
received: Adult CPR/AED - recognized as valid for two years.<br />
Monday Apr. 22<br />
5:00-9:00 p.m. CE Campus-Room 203<br />
#4555BS-A $69-1 session<br />
Park on north side of building, enter door #11<br />
Monday June 3<br />
5:30-9:30 p.m. Central<br />
#4555RS-B $69-1 session<br />
First Aid<br />
Beth Tietz<br />
Participants will learn to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies,<br />
such as burns, cuts and scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck and back injuries, and<br />
heat and cold emergencies. You will learn through discussion, lecture, movies,<br />
textbook, and hands-on practice. Quarterly online refreshers are now available and<br />
convenient email reminders when your certification is due. Certification received:<br />
First Aid - recognized as valid for 2 years.<br />
Monday May 20<br />
5:00-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#4553RS $69-1 session<br />
new!<br />
Fast Fixes for<br />
Beating Belly Bloat<br />
Janice Novak<br />
Have you ever found that in the morning<br />
your pants fit just fine but by midafternoon<br />
the waistband is<br />
squeezing you like a<br />
tourniquet? Or, that no matter how many<br />
crunches or ab exercises you do, some<br />
days your belly will hang out like you’re<br />
5 months pregnant? In this workshop,<br />
you will learn the causes of belly bloat<br />
as well as concrete solutions and fast<br />
fixes to rid you of it once and for all.<br />
Tuesday Apr. 16<br />
6:00-7:30 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#4528BS $35-1 session<br />
Acupressure Face Lift<br />
and Skin Savvy<br />
Janice Novak<br />
Stimulating facial acupressure points<br />
can naturally erase years from your face.<br />
new!<br />
Acupressure can bring a<br />
healthy glow to your skin,<br />
increase muscle tone, decrease puffiness<br />
and eye bags, reduce lines and prevent<br />
new lines from forming. It can decrease<br />
headaches, relieve eye strain, sooth<br />
nerves and increase relaxation. In this<br />
workshop, you will learn a series of<br />
facial pressure points to address all of<br />
the above. Learn the two most powerful<br />
antioxidants discovered to date for skin<br />
health and how a Skin Care Cocktail can<br />
make your skin as healthy as possible<br />
from the inside out.<br />
Wednesday May 8<br />
6:00-7:30 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#4530BS $35-1 session<br />
Motivation Station<br />
Jane Gallagher<br />
<strong>Spring</strong> and summer will be arriving<br />
soon! You can accomplish all you want!<br />
Empower yourself by taking this class<br />
and zoning in on what really motivates<br />
you by answering questions and<br />
performing a simple relaxation exercise.<br />
You will feel like you can get whatever<br />
you want done! Bring a yoga mat with<br />
a pillow.<br />
Thursday Apr. 4<br />
6:00-8:00 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#4531BS $22-1 session<br />
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Guided Visualization<br />
Jane Gallagher<br />
Help unwind after your work day.<br />
Embark on a magical journey with the<br />
power of your mind! With guided<br />
visualization you can relax, use your<br />
imagination and discover an inner world<br />
of fascination. This class will help you<br />
connect further into your minds abilities<br />
and relax your body after a long day.<br />
Join the fun! Bring a yoga mat with a<br />
pillow.<br />
Wednesdays May 15 & 22<br />
6:00-7:00 p.m. Central<br />
#4516RS $22-2 sessions<br />
Get Rid of Bad Habits!<br />
Jane Gallagher<br />
Get rid of your bad habits! We will work<br />
on 3 minor habits, one per session. By<br />
answering questions and using<br />
visualization and relaxation techniques<br />
you will overcome your bad habits.<br />
Tuesdays Apr. 9-23<br />
6:00-7:00 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#4597BS $32-3 sessions<br />
Happiness<br />
Jane Gallagher<br />
Happiness is vital for good health. This<br />
is a short class on how to find what<br />
makes you as an individual happy. We<br />
do this by answering questions and<br />
using a simple relaxation technique. The<br />
results are personalized just for you.<br />
Bring a yoga mat with a pillow.<br />
Wednesday June 5<br />
5:30-7:30 p.m. Central<br />
#4540RS $22-1 session<br />
Weight Loss Challenge<br />
Rachel O’Brien & Barbara May<br />
GET FIT … and “FIT” into your<br />
swimsuit this summer! Learn valuable<br />
habits to drop that excess weight. Fun,<br />
support, cash prizes and personalized<br />
coaching makes this more than just a<br />
class. This course is facilitated by<br />
Herbalife distributors with 30+ years of<br />
experience. Herbalife participation and<br />
products are not required for this course,<br />
however products will be available for<br />
purchase after class. $35 fee paid to<br />
instructor in class to cover cash prizes<br />
given out to the three biggest losers of<br />
weight loss by percentage.<br />
Tuesdays Apr. 2-June 11<br />
6:30-7:30 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#4562BS $26-11 sessions<br />
Allergy Season -<br />
Natural Solutions<br />
Dr. Kaye Otter<br />
Allergy Season - Natural Solutions for<br />
sneezing, itchy watery eyes, runny nose,<br />
congestion, cough, headache – learn<br />
about safe non-drowsy drug free relief!<br />
Understand the role of inflammation and<br />
how to de-stress your immune system.<br />
Take home information on what you can<br />
do to gain relief.<br />
Wednesday May 1<br />
7:30-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#4518RS $21-1 session<br />
Massage and Self-Massage<br />
Dr. Kaye Otter<br />
Learn to reduce stress with your<br />
fingertips! Experience how to use<br />
new!<br />
massage for relaxation and<br />
pain relief. Leave feeling<br />
good! No previous experience with<br />
massage necessary. No partner required.<br />
Bring a mat or blanket and wear loose<br />
clothing and socks.<br />
Wednesday June 5<br />
7:30-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#4512RS $21-1 session<br />
Fibromyalgia - Natural<br />
Solutions For a<br />
Misunderstood Condition<br />
Dr. Kaye Otter<br />
MUSCLE PAIN? STIFF and SORE?<br />
FATIGUED? BRAIN FOG? Take home<br />
information on drug-free relief for the<br />
fatigue, pain, sleep problems and<br />
depression. Learn why periods of rest<br />
make it worse and what you can do<br />
about it. Using her 31 years of<br />
experience, Dr. Otter provides help to<br />
those suffering from this painful<br />
condition.<br />
Wednesday Apr. 3<br />
7:30-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#4545RS-A $21-1 session<br />
Wednesday Apr. 24<br />
7:30-9:00 p.m. Kennedy<br />
#4545BS-B 21-1 session<br />
Secrets of<br />
Weight Loss That Last<br />
Dr. Kaye Otter<br />
If you find it harder to lose weight and<br />
easier to gain weight this class is for<br />
you! Learn the signs of metabolism shift<br />
and what you can do to achieve healthy<br />
weight loss that lasts. Dr. Kaye Otter,<br />
Chiropractor and American Board of<br />
Clinical Nutrition Diplomat, will coach<br />
you on balanced nutrition and good food<br />
choices, fiber, exercise and how to<br />
handle food cravings, stress and fatigue.<br />
Each person will receive a free<br />
metabolism shift assessment and a<br />
weight loss program.<br />
Wednesday Apr. 17<br />
7:30-9:00 p.m. Kennedy<br />
#4508BS $21-1 session<br />
Pain Relief With Your Finger<br />
Tips! Trigger Point Massage<br />
Dr. Kaye Otter<br />
Learn the hidden causes of muscle pain<br />
and discover the secrets of trigger point<br />
massage. This simple technique can<br />
relieve headache and pain in your neck,<br />
back, wrist, forearm, leg, knee or ankle.<br />
Class includes individual instruction and<br />
supervised practice of trigger point<br />
massage by Dr. Kaye Otter. Wear<br />
comfortable clothing. Trigger point tools<br />
will be available for use and/or purchase<br />
(purchase is not required).<br />
Wednesday Apr. 10<br />
7:30-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#4525RS-A $21-1 session<br />
Wednesday May 22<br />
7:30-9:00 p.m. Kennedy<br />
#4525BS-B $21-1 session<br />
For Your<br />
Registration Convenience:<br />
Register online:<br />
br.thatscommunityed.com<br />
Discover, MasterCard or Visa<br />
accepted.<br />
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Geocaching - A Global<br />
High-Tech Treasure Hunt<br />
Justin Gronholz<br />
Learn all about this new outdoor activity<br />
that will excite you by finding hidden<br />
new!<br />
“treasure”, bring you to<br />
places in the Twin Cities you<br />
never knew existed all the while being<br />
outdoors and getting great exercise. This<br />
introductory course will teach you all<br />
the basics to get out there and find your<br />
first geocach. If interested, during the<br />
last half hour of class you will have the<br />
opportunity to find a geocach in the<br />
neighborhood. Wear comfortable shoes<br />
for walking. If you have a Smartphone<br />
or GPS - bring it along.<br />
Thursday May 2<br />
7:00-8:30 p.m. Central<br />
#5566RS-A $21-1 session<br />
Thursday June 6<br />
7:00-8:30 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#5566BS-B $21-1 session<br />
How to Fish Twin Cities Lakes<br />
Sybil Smith<br />
Join Sybil Smith, author of the recently<br />
updated Twin Cities Fishing Guide,<br />
Brainerd-Mille Lacs Fishing Guide and<br />
Twin Cities Shore Fishing Maps, for an<br />
informational packed evening. Learn<br />
how to: select the best lake in all<br />
seasons, use three magic words to<br />
consistently catch fish, choose the best<br />
lures and techniques for each species,<br />
make a slip-bobber rig, jig worm and a<br />
weedless plastic worm to take home. $2<br />
supply fee paid to instructor in class.<br />
Tuesday May 7<br />
6:30-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#5584RS-A $23-1 session<br />
Thursday May 16<br />
6:30-9:00 p.m. Kennedy<br />
#5584BS-B $23-1 session<br />
Recreational Sailing<br />
Instruction for Beginners<br />
Harry Mott<br />
Learn the basic techniques of sailing. In<br />
this class you will learn how to tack, and<br />
learn the points of sail, i.e., close reach,<br />
beam reach, etc. Learn about running,<br />
standing and rigging. Learn correct<br />
nautical terms for different parts of the<br />
boat, how to tie knots, anchor, and foot<br />
safety. Life jacket provided. Class<br />
includes two-hours of classroom plus<br />
one full day of sailing/instruction on<br />
Lake Pepin on a 28’ or 35’ sailboat.<br />
Sailing date will be determined in class.<br />
$17 fee for The Complete Sailor<br />
textbook paid to instructor in class.<br />
Thursday June 6<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#5516BS $120-1 session<br />
Photography - Level 1<br />
Forrest Pearson<br />
Learn tips and tricks to take better<br />
photographs. Learn the basic technology<br />
that all cameras use and helpful<br />
information on exposure and lighting.<br />
Also explore strategies for taking<br />
excellent photos in all types of<br />
situations. Class includes lectures,<br />
critiques, discussions and assignments.<br />
This class is designed for digital SLR<br />
camera users and NOT for those with<br />
a point and shoot camera. You are<br />
welcome to bring your camera to<br />
class.<br />
Mondays Apr. 1-22<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#5562BS $79-4 sessions<br />
Got Scents? Exploring the<br />
World of Fragrance<br />
Shahir Ahmed<br />
Explore the benefits, application and<br />
characteristics of fragrance body oils<br />
directly from aromatherapy ingredients.<br />
This class will introduce traditional and<br />
contemporary aromas while students<br />
learn how to create their very own<br />
fragrance. $20 supply fee paid to<br />
instructor in class for 3-5 different<br />
ingredients for your own fragrance.<br />
Additional products will be available for<br />
purchase.<br />
Wednesday Apr. 17<br />
6:00-8:00 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#5515BS $21-1 session<br />
Kindergarten Puppy Training<br />
Sherry Knez<br />
Having problems with your new puppy?<br />
Even if your puppy is a little angel, this<br />
is a good class for early socialization.<br />
This class is intended to teach puppies<br />
good manners. You will be taught a<br />
gentle approach to teach your pup (9 to<br />
16 weeks old by the first week of class)<br />
basic obedience commands as well as<br />
good home behavior. Bring your puppy<br />
on a leash and buckle collar (no flexi<br />
leads please), a recent shot certificate is<br />
required the first night. Handlers must<br />
be 16 years or older. This class is limited<br />
to 8 puppies. Sherry Knez is a member<br />
of NADOI. Please bring treats each<br />
week for your dog.<br />
Thursdays Apr. 4-May 9<br />
6:30-7:30 p.m. Central-Gym<br />
#5507RS $52-6 sessions<br />
Basic Dog Obedience<br />
Sherry Knez<br />
Are you having behavior problems with<br />
your dog? It doesn’t have to be that way.<br />
This class specializes in home behavior<br />
problems as well as all basic obedience<br />
training including teaching your dog to<br />
heel, sit, lie down and come when<br />
called. For dogs over four months old.<br />
Well-behaved dogs are also welcome. A<br />
recent shot certificate is required the<br />
first night, but please leave your dog<br />
at home. Bring your dog to the second<br />
night of class on a leash. Training<br />
equipment and terms will be explained<br />
the first night. Handlers must be 16<br />
years or older. Sherry Knez is a member<br />
of NADOI. Please bring treats each<br />
week for your dog.<br />
Wednesdays Apr. 3-May 22<br />
6:30-7:30 p.m. Central-Gym<br />
#5509RS-A $62-8 sessions<br />
Wednesdays Apr. 3-May 22<br />
8:00-9:00 p.m. Central-Gym<br />
#5509RS-B $62-8 sessions<br />
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Intermediate and Advanced<br />
Dog Obedience<br />
Sherry Knez<br />
Have you and your dog made it through<br />
Basic Dog Obedience? If so, it’s time to<br />
have some FUN with the skills you have<br />
learned! Off lead work is stressed but all<br />
dogs work at their own pace. Retrieving<br />
and jumping are introduced. Goals of<br />
this course are to prepare the dog and<br />
handler for more advanced work and to<br />
polish all of the basic commands and<br />
introduce Canine Good Citizen training.<br />
Dogs will need a 6-foot lead-leather or<br />
web and a collar. You have the hard<br />
work behind you- now it’s time for you<br />
to have some fun with your dog.<br />
Advanced dogs should be able to work<br />
off lead and do a 1-minute sit stay and 3-<br />
minute down. More with the jumps and<br />
various other equipment will be done<br />
with the advanced dogs. A recent shot<br />
certificate is required the first night.<br />
Handlers must be 16 years or older.<br />
Sherry Knez is a member of NADOI .<br />
Please bring treats each week for your<br />
dog.<br />
Thursdays Apr. 4-May 23<br />
8:00-9:00 p.m. Central-Gym<br />
#5544RS $62-8 sessions<br />
Aging In Place for<br />
Caregivers and Family<br />
Jack Mateffy and Dale Mateffy<br />
Most homes built prior to 2000 are not<br />
well suited to the lifestyles of our aging<br />
new!<br />
loved ones. Class<br />
participants will measure the<br />
appropriateness of any home for aging.<br />
The assessment provides a room-byroom<br />
analysis, looking for areas that can<br />
be safety or comfort problems for<br />
seniors. Applying the ideas learned in<br />
this class, participants can save<br />
thousands of dollars while keeping their<br />
loved ones in their homes safer and<br />
longer. Come to this Aging In Place for<br />
Caregivers and Family workshop and<br />
learn how to help your parents stay in<br />
their home as long as possible!<br />
Thursday Apr. 11<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#5062BS-A $21-1 session<br />
Tuesday May 21<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m. Central<br />
#5062RS-B $21-1 session<br />
Four-Season Container<br />
Gardening<br />
Linda Ganje<br />
Learn how to create beautiful and<br />
unusual container gardens for all four<br />
seasons. We’ll discuss choosing plants<br />
and containers, soils, design ideas, and<br />
how to put it all together. Learn how to<br />
properly maintain your containers to<br />
keep them looking their best. The<br />
instructor is a Master Gardener.<br />
Thursday May 16<br />
7:00-8:30 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#5066BS $20-1 session<br />
Perennial Gardening<br />
Linda Ganje<br />
Learn how to grow and maintain a<br />
beautiful perennial garden! We will<br />
discuss what plants grow well in our<br />
climate in both sun and shade, how to<br />
prepare the soil, plant division and<br />
propagation, and how to keep the deer<br />
from eating it all. The class is taught<br />
by a Master Gardener.<br />
Thursday May 2<br />
7:00-9:00 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#5031BS $20-1 session<br />
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How Healthy Is Your Home?<br />
Don Schnack<br />
As your house ages, your health may be<br />
at risk! Become aware of issues in your<br />
home that you may never have thought<br />
would affect your health. Learn “How<br />
To” methods for getting rid of unwanted<br />
moisture, mold and fungi. You will<br />
breathe easier knowing you have a<br />
healthier home.<br />
Thursday Apr. 11<br />
6:30-9:00 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#5001BS-A $28-1 session<br />
Thursday May 9<br />
6:30-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#5001RS-B $28-1 session<br />
Money Savers -<br />
Home Cleaning Products<br />
Designed 4 Imagination Staff<br />
Have you heard about this? Save money<br />
while you save the environment…by<br />
new!<br />
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making your own home<br />
cleaning products. We’ll<br />
introduce you to the products and you’ll<br />
get to take the “recipe” home (in a fun<br />
way) too. Six household products<br />
including a miracle cleaner and soap<br />
will be made. Dress for the mess! All<br />
materials will be supplied.<br />
Tuesday May 14<br />
7:00-8:30 p.m. Central<br />
#5065RS $40-1 session<br />
Boomers -<br />
Time to Downsize?<br />
Louise Kurzeka<br />
Everyday 10,000 Baby Boomers reach<br />
traditional retirement age. With that<br />
new!<br />
milestone, often comes the<br />
decision that it’s time to<br />
downsize. Are you facing the task of<br />
sorting through your life’s accumulation<br />
of stuff? Join us and learn how to<br />
manage this challenging process<br />
effectively. Hear strategies for<br />
decluttering and ideas/resources for<br />
distributing possessions whether to<br />
family, friends, reselling or more. Leave<br />
with everything you need to get started<br />
including a plan of action to guide your<br />
efforts.<br />
Tuesday Apr. 30<br />
6:30-9:00 p.m. Central<br />
#5063RS $39-1 session<br />
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Living Organized<br />
Louise Kurzeka<br />
Living organized is a matter of using the<br />
right tools with the right process. Learn<br />
practical and simple techniques to<br />
manage the stuff of your life using<br />
proven organizing guidelines and<br />
strategies. Lots of examples for<br />
sustainable everyday solutions will be<br />
covered plus you’ll leave knowing habits<br />
to keep the clutter away for life! Join<br />
Louise Kurzeka, co-founder of<br />
Everything’s Together, nationally<br />
recognized organizing expert and<br />
frequent guest on local television and<br />
radio shows.<br />
Thursday Apr. 11<br />
6:30-9:00 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#5056BS $39-1 session<br />
Windows and Siding<br />
Frank Wattunen<br />
Your instructor, co-owner of North<br />
Central Builders, with over 35 years of<br />
experience will help you understand the<br />
options, terminology, types, general cost<br />
comparisons, proper installations and<br />
warranties. Vinyl, steel, fiber cement,<br />
composites and more will be discussed.<br />
Choose the right option for your home.<br />
Samples will be provided. Don’t miss<br />
this class!<br />
Thursday Apr. 11<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#5072BS $21-1 session<br />
Re-Inventing the Rooms<br />
in Your Home<br />
Mary Dale<br />
Do you want to know how to bring life<br />
back to the rooms in your home?<br />
Discussion will include space planning,<br />
furniture placement, wall color and<br />
accessories. Make sure to bring photos<br />
and questions.<br />
Wednesday May 15<br />
6:00-7:30 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#5002BS $21-1 session<br />
Beginning Astrology<br />
Lynn Walker<br />
Astrology is a self-discovery tool that is<br />
fun and amazing. Learn the basic tools<br />
of astrology and apply them to your<br />
personal astrological chart provided<br />
during the first class. Learn about your<br />
own untapped strengths, conflicts,<br />
compatibility with others and much<br />
more. The instructor will contact<br />
students prior to first class to get their<br />
date, place and exact time of birth. $5<br />
chart fee paid to instructor during the<br />
first class.<br />
Mondays Apr. 1 & 8<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m. Kennedy<br />
#6522BS $36-2 sessions<br />
Astrology -<br />
Beyond the Basics<br />
Lynn Walker<br />
This class gives more depth to the<br />
concepts learned previously and<br />
continues to broaden your astrological<br />
foundation and self-awareness. Your<br />
personal chart will be discussed in class<br />
to illustrate astrological principles. The<br />
instructor will contact students prior to<br />
first class to get their date, place and<br />
exact time of birth. The “Beginning<br />
Astrology” class is highly<br />
recommended but not required.<br />
Students who have not taken the<br />
“Beginning Astrology” class will pay a<br />
$5 chart fee to the instructor during<br />
the first class.<br />
Wednesdays Apr. 24 & May 1<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m. Kennedy<br />
#6535BS $36-2 sessions<br />
Speak With Confidence<br />
Arlene Gallegos<br />
Want help getting rid of those<br />
butterflies? Learn to strengthen your<br />
presentation skills. You will present<br />
prepared speeches in a fun and<br />
supportive environment. Our<br />
Toastmaster group will monitor you on<br />
your journey to succeed. This group is<br />
part of the Spartan Speakers Wenell<br />
Toastmaster group. $10 supply fee paid<br />
to instructor the first night of class.<br />
Class is located at Davanni’s Pizza –<br />
6345 Penn Ave. S. in Richfield.<br />
Tuesdays Apr. 2-May 21<br />
6:30-8:00 p.m. Davanni’s Pizza<br />
#6571RS $51-8 sessions<br />
Register at br.thatscommunityed.com
home improvement • personal g rowth • special interest • world languages & culture<br />
{special<br />
interest........... }<br />
The War to End All Wars -<br />
The Great World War I<br />
Battles of the American<br />
Expeditionary Force<br />
David Olson<br />
The allies held out little hope of victory.<br />
For three years, there was a stalemate in<br />
new!<br />
France and Belgium. But the<br />
Americans would come with<br />
an under-equipped, under-manned and<br />
under-trained American army. Come<br />
and understand how they would turn the<br />
tide and assure victory in the decisive<br />
battles of “The Great War”.<br />
Tuesday Apr. 9<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m. Kennedy<br />
#7503BS-A $24-1 session<br />
Tuesday Apr. 30<br />
1:00-3:00 p.m. Central<br />
#7503RS-B $24-1 session<br />
The Last Keeper at Split Rock<br />
Mike Roberts<br />
Mike Roberts was the Last Keeper at the<br />
Split Rock Lighthouse and wrote a book<br />
about it. Come listen to his stories of<br />
military service in the U.S. Coast Guard<br />
on Lake Superior’s North Shore from<br />
1966 to 1970. He talks about the<br />
sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald and<br />
his chance meeting with the sole<br />
survivor of the Daniel J. Morrell<br />
shipwreck in November 1966. The<br />
following books will be available for<br />
purchase in class, “The Last Keeper<br />
at Split Rock” written by Mike<br />
Roberts for $16, and “Shipwrecked,<br />
Reflections of the Sole Survivor”,<br />
written by Dennis Hale for $20.<br />
Tuesday Apr. 9<br />
6:30-8:00 p.m. Central<br />
#7502RS-A $21-1 session<br />
Monday June 10<br />
7:00-8:30 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#7502BS-B $21-1 session<br />
{world languages & culture.....}<br />
Human Rights, Women Rights -<br />
In the Somali Population<br />
Mashood Yunus<br />
Human rights and women rights among<br />
the Somali population are often the most<br />
new!<br />
discussed subjects after their<br />
migration to the USA. This<br />
class offers a comparative discussion on<br />
common grounds.<br />
Wednesday Apr. 24<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m. Central<br />
#7504RS $21-1 session<br />
Spanish I<br />
Bertha Bonequi-Olvera<br />
¿Quieres hablar español? This class is<br />
specially designed for beginners. Learn<br />
the basic pronunciation and study basic<br />
expressions and simple dialogues for<br />
business or a recreational trip to a<br />
Spanish-speaking country. Please<br />
register a week before start date so<br />
materials can be prepared. $10<br />
supply fee paid to instructor in class.<br />
Thursdays Apr. 4-May 30<br />
(No class Apr. 18)<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m. Kennedy<br />
#6006BS $84-8 sessions<br />
Spanish II<br />
Bertha Bonequi-Olvera<br />
¿Quieres hablar más español? Do you<br />
want to become more comfortable with<br />
your Spanish language skills by refining<br />
pronunciation and interacting with other<br />
people? This class will help you feel<br />
more confident using your Spanish<br />
speaking skills to converse with others<br />
in a variety of settings. Please register<br />
a week before start date so materials<br />
can be prepared.<br />
Mondays Apr. 1-May 20<br />
6:00-8:00 p.m. Central<br />
#6005RS $84-8 sessions<br />
Students should purchase The Everything<br />
Learning Spanish Book by Julie Gutin-2 nd<br />
edition (approx. $20).<br />
Russian I<br />
Anna Leyderman<br />
For business or travel, begin the<br />
fascinating study of the Russian<br />
language. Learn the Russian alphabet,<br />
beginning conversational vocabulary,<br />
and become familiar with the culture.<br />
$10 material fee paid to instructor in<br />
class.<br />
Mon. & Thurs. Apr. 22-May 13<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m. Kennedy<br />
#6027BS $76-7 sessions<br />
Russian Tutorial<br />
Anna Leyderman<br />
Choose from two exciting options:<br />
Beginners: Learn the alphabet, basic<br />
grammar, elementary conversational<br />
vocabulary, writing and reading.<br />
Advanced Students: Revisiting<br />
language fundamentals, mastering<br />
verbal and composing skills, and<br />
building up new vocabulary.<br />
For the traveler - practical vocabulary to<br />
help you move freely in Russia.<br />
$10 material fee paid to instructor in<br />
class.<br />
Register through <strong>Bloomington</strong>/<br />
Richfield <strong>Community</strong> Education at<br />
952-681-6111.<br />
$15 - 1 hour session<br />
#6036BS<br />
Dates and times arranged<br />
Chinese I<br />
Youmei Hou<br />
Do you need to know some Chinese for<br />
business or pleasure? Learn some of the<br />
basics of Chinese language and culture<br />
with the Mandarin pronunciation. You<br />
will be able to carry on simple<br />
conversations by the end of the class.<br />
This class is appropriate for parents of<br />
Chinese Immersion School students.<br />
$8 material fee paid to instructor in<br />
class.<br />
Thursdays Apr. 25-May 30<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m. Jefferson<br />
#6015BS $73-6 sessions<br />
World Language Classes – Eden Prairie and Edina<br />
Eden Prairie<br />
To Register: Visit www.epcommunityed.org or call 952-975-6942.<br />
Edina<br />
To Register: Visit edina.thatscommunityed.com or call 952-848-3952.<br />
<strong>Bloomington</strong> & Richfield <strong>Community</strong> Education 952-681-6132<br />
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<strong>Bloomington</strong> Youth<br />
Enrichment Programs<br />
The <strong>Spring</strong>/<strong>Summer</strong> <strong>Bloomington</strong><br />
Youth Enrichment Brochure will be<br />
distributed in school to students in<br />
grades K-5 in March. Choose from a<br />
variety of creative art, music, theater,<br />
academic enrichment, self-reliance,<br />
recreation, and sports programs.<br />
Registration and additional<br />
information for all programs and<br />
classes is available online at<br />
br.thatscommunityed.com.<br />
Teaching Opportunities<br />
We are continually seeking to expand<br />
our successful Youth Enrichment and<br />
Music Education programs.<br />
If you have an idea for a class and<br />
would like to share your time and<br />
talents by providing quality<br />
instruction to students in our<br />
community, please contact us at<br />
dmckenzie1@bloomington.k12.mn.us<br />
to discuss teaching options.<br />
Teaching positions vary throughout<br />
the year depending on need and<br />
variety of programs offered.<br />
Deb McKenzie<br />
<strong>Bloomington</strong> Youth Enrichment Coordinator<br />
Email: dmckenzie1@bloomington.k12.mn.us<br />
Registration website: br.thatscommunityed.com<br />
Richfield Youth<br />
Enrichment Programs<br />
Look for the <strong>Spring</strong> Richfield Youth<br />
Enrichment Brochure in your K-5th<br />
grader’s backpack the week of March<br />
11! Choose from classes in art,<br />
computers, theater, languages,<br />
recreation, and much, much more!<br />
You can also find information online<br />
at br.thatscommunityed.com.<br />
Teaching Opportunities<br />
We are always looking for new ideas<br />
for classes to offer to students in<br />
Richfield.<br />
If you have an idea for a class and are<br />
interested in teaching, please contact<br />
jenna.zirbel@richfield.k12.mn.us for<br />
more information.<br />
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Driver Education –<br />
High Quality, Certified Instruction<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Education offers 30 hours<br />
of classroom instruction and 6 hours of<br />
Behind-the-Wheel instruction. Our<br />
teachers are licensed teachers with the<br />
State of Minnesota, and have a Driver<br />
Education certification. Our program<br />
has been approved by the State of<br />
Minnesota Department of Public Safety.<br />
The years of experience of our<br />
instructors, along with their certification<br />
provides a safe, quality program for your<br />
child. (Students do not receive high<br />
school credit for this class.)<br />
<strong>Bloomington</strong> Class Dates:<br />
March 11-22, Kennedy High School<br />
May 6-21, Jefferson High School<br />
3:00-6:00 p.m. Fee $110<br />
July 8-23, Kennedy High School<br />
8:00-11:00 a.m. Fee $110<br />
<strong>Bloomington</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Education<br />
offers 6 hours of Behind-the-Wheel<br />
Training for $325.<br />
For further information and registration,<br />
please call 952-681-6111 or<br />
952-806-7646.<br />
Richfield Class Dates:<br />
April 15-May 9<br />
June 11-July 1<br />
Richfield High School<br />
Richfield <strong>Community</strong> Education<br />
offers 6 hours of Behind-the-Wheel<br />
Training.<br />
For further information on times,<br />
cost and registration, please call<br />
612-243-3000.<br />
Adult Education in<br />
Behind-the-Wheel<br />
We offer Behind-the-Wheel instruction<br />
to adults 18+ who live in the area and<br />
have a current MN Instructional Permit.<br />
Cost of lessons is $60 per hour.<br />
For more information in <strong>Bloomington</strong><br />
call 952-681-6111 and in Richfield call<br />
612-243-3000.<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Education Advisory Council Members Wanted!<br />
<strong>Bloomington</strong> and Richfield <strong>Community</strong> Education has openings for you to serve on<br />
the <strong>Community</strong> Education Advisory Council.<br />
Are you someone who is willing to give input and direction? Are you someone<br />
who is able to actively participate in the operations of the advisory council?<br />
Would you be willing to speak out on issues, concerns and opportunities? Are<br />
you willing to learn more about <strong>Community</strong> Education? The <strong>Community</strong> Education<br />
Advisory Council meets the third Wednesday of every other month from 8:00-<br />
9:30 a.m.<br />
If you are interested in sharing your time and involvement in life-long learning,<br />
please call for an application, 952-681-6103. We look forward to hearing from<br />
you!<br />
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youth enrichment • driver education • family education<br />
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Early Childhood Family Center<br />
Fun, affordable classes<br />
for families with children<br />
birth to five years old<br />
www.earlyed.info<br />
The Early Childhood Family Center strengthens families<br />
through quality education and support in parenting and<br />
parent-child relationships. Early Childhood teachers<br />
work with the young children to develop the social, emotional,<br />
and academic skills that lead to later school success. Parent<br />
educators provide information, support, and resources on<br />
parenting and child development for the adults. Parents and<br />
children participate together in activities that promote learning<br />
and development. All teachers hold four-year or advanced<br />
degrees and are licensed by the state of Minnesota.<br />
The Family Center offers a variety of Early Childhood Family<br />
Education (ECFE) classes with fun learning opportunities<br />
for children birth to five and their parents. Classes are offered<br />
Has your child been<br />
through Screening?<br />
Early Childhood Screening is a free and simple state<br />
required check of how young children are developing,<br />
and is best completed when your child is between 3-1/2<br />
and 4 years old. It looks at your child’s vision, hearing,<br />
height, weight, development, and immunizations. Screenings<br />
take a little under an hour to complete. Through<br />
the process, possible learning or health concerns may be<br />
identified and referrals made. This ensures that children<br />
can receive needed help well before starting kindergarten<br />
and be better prepared for success in school. Screening is<br />
NOT a kindergarten entrance test.<br />
Screenings are offered year round at a variety of times in<br />
<strong>Bloomington</strong> and Richfield. Watch for an information<br />
packet in the mail shortly after your child turns threeand-a-half<br />
years old and make an appointment right<br />
away. If you do not receive a packet, call 952-681-6200<br />
to make an appointment. Appointments fill quickly.<br />
mornings, afternoons, and evenings in <strong>Bloomington</strong> and<br />
Richfield. A sliding fee scale makes classes affordable for all<br />
families.<br />
See full descriptions of classes, the sliding fee scale, and the<br />
registration process online at www.earlyed.info, or call 952-<br />
681-6200 for a printed class brochure.<br />
Family Center Preschools<br />
Will your child be ready for kindergarten?<br />
To be certain, check out the <strong>Bloomington</strong><br />
and Richfield School’s preschool programs.<br />
Bright Beginnings preschool for three-year-olds and<br />
Kids Count! preschools for four- and five-year-olds:<br />
<br />
in early childhood education<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
and standards<br />
<br />
different areas and state-of-the-art facilities<br />
<br />
“School Ready” on early kindergarten assessments<br />
<br />
the highest rating possible in a new ratings system that<br />
measures research-identified best practices<br />
Registration for preschool beginning September 2014<br />
is happening now. All families with a child eligible for<br />
preschool who live in <strong>Bloomington</strong> and Richfield should<br />
have received a brochure early in January. Learn more<br />
online at www.earlyed.info, or call 952-681-6212 for a<br />
brochure or further information.<br />
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{preschool youth - richfield ...................................<br />
Wiggles and<br />
Giggles Preschool<br />
Melissa Rolfes and Pat Johnson<br />
Wiggles and Giggles is a great<br />
way to introduce 3 to 5-year old<br />
children to a classroom experience.<br />
Children will learn the values of<br />
friendship and cooperation in the<br />
pleasant surroundings of a school<br />
environment. Our experienced staff<br />
will guide your child with activities<br />
and creative projects related to<br />
monthly themes. Children will have<br />
the opportunity to participate in<br />
circle time with stories, songs, and<br />
calendar. They will also enjoy a<br />
snack, and play in the gym or on the<br />
playground.<br />
Please call 612-243-3000 for<br />
availability, school year calendar,<br />
and registration.<br />
Wiggles and Giggles, Twist &<br />
Shout, and Fabulous Fridays are all<br />
offered jointly by the City of<br />
Richfield’s Recreation <strong>Services</strong><br />
Department and Richfield School’s<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Education Department.<br />
Children must be toilet trained and 3<br />
years old before the starting date to<br />
participate in these programs. Pullups<br />
are not allowed.<br />
Open House<br />
Please join us at the Wiggles<br />
and Giggles Open House on<br />
Wednesday, March 20th from<br />
5:00-7:00 p.m. in Room 404 at<br />
the Central Education Center<br />
located at 7145 Harriet Avenue<br />
South. Enter door #2. We will be<br />
taking registrations for the<br />
<strong>2013</strong>-2014 school year.<br />
Twist & Shout<br />
Hey kids! Are you ready to rock? Are you ready to roll? Then Twist &<br />
Shout is just for you!! It’s a “spin off” of our popular Wiggles and Giggles<br />
program.<br />
Our play list includes a variety of hits including games, arts and crafts,<br />
music and movement, and food projects. Children will enjoy activities while<br />
developing friendships with kids their own age. The place will be hopping<br />
with cooperation, encouragement, sharing and of course FUN! A snack will<br />
also be provided each day. The program is designed for a child to attend on<br />
Tuesdays and/or Thursdays. Classes will be held from 9:00-11:30 a.m. at<br />
7145 Harriet Avenue South in room 404.<br />
Course #710RS-A Tuesdays May 21 – June 18 5 Sessions $65<br />
Course #710RS-B Thursdays May 23 – June 20 5 Sessions $65<br />
Course #710RS-C Tues. & Thurs. May 21 – June 20 10 Sessions $120<br />
Registration deadline is May 7th. Minimum 10 participants, maximum 16.<br />
Course #710RS-D Tuesdays July 23 – August 20 5 Sessions $65<br />
Course #710RS-E Thursdays July 25 – August 22 5 Sessions $65<br />
Course #710RS-F Tues. & Thurs. July 23 – August 22 10 Sessions $120<br />
Registration deadline is July 9th. Minimum 10 participants, maximum 16.<br />
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Fabulous Fridays<br />
Join us on these summer<br />
Fridays for some outrageous fun!<br />
Activities will include indoor/<br />
outdoor games and play, storytelling,<br />
arts and crafts, a snack, and much<br />
more. Classes will be held at the<br />
Central Education Center, 7145<br />
Harriet Avenue South, in room 404.<br />
You may register for any or all of the<br />
Fabulous Fridays activities. We will<br />
take children who have just finished<br />
kindergarten. Cost is $15 per class.<br />
All classes meet on Fridays, 9:00-<br />
11:30 a.m.<br />
“If You Give a<br />
Mouse a Cookie”<br />
Join us as we engage in activities from<br />
one of your favorite books!<br />
June 7 Course #716RS Limit 16<br />
Teddy Bear Picnic!<br />
Bring your favorite teddy bear from<br />
home for a play date and snack picnic<br />
with all of your friends!<br />
June 21 Course #717RS Limit 16<br />
Camp Out!<br />
Join us for a fun morning of camping!<br />
We’ll set up a tent, read by a (pretend)<br />
fire, enjoy tasty s’mores, and more!<br />
August 2 Course #718RS Limit 16<br />
Pizza Party!<br />
We will explore the creative art of<br />
baking miniature snack pizzas. Come<br />
hungry, because we’ll have a pizza party<br />
of our very own during snack time!<br />
August 16 Course #719RS Limit 16<br />
Registration Deadline for each Friday<br />
class is 1 week prior to the start date.<br />
Attention All Parents: We’re Looking for All Residents<br />
or Children Who are New to the <strong>Bloomington</strong> School District<br />
If you have recently moved into the <strong>Bloomington</strong> School District, or have a new baby or new child in your house, we want to<br />
hear from you! Please call Denise at the District Census Office with details at 952-681-6459. Or, fill out the form and send it to:<br />
Denise Johnson • Technology and Information <strong>Services</strong> • 1350 West 106th Street • <strong>Bloomington</strong>, MN 55431-4126<br />
Every child counts for funding family programs here in <strong>Bloomington</strong>!<br />
Heads of House Sex Birthdate<br />
Last Name: ___________________ First Name: ___________________ Middle Initial ______ M F __________________<br />
Last Name: ___________________ First Name: ___________________ Middle Initial ______ M F __________________<br />
Street Address: _____________________________________________ <strong>Bloomington</strong>, Zip Code __________________________<br />
Apt. Number: ________ Home Phone Number ____________________<br />
Name Sex Birthdate School Grade<br />
(Include last name if different than head of house name) Circle M or F (If attending)<br />
M F<br />
M F<br />
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Customized Classes<br />
Serving Adults with<br />
Disabilities<br />
A wide variety of classes are<br />
offered through the Learning Exchange<br />
for adults with disabilities.<br />
Classes this term run April<br />
through June, and are open to<br />
residents of the four cities of<br />
<strong>Bloomington</strong>, Edina, Eden Prairie,<br />
and Richfield.<br />
For more information, call<br />
Janet at 952-681-6121 or email<br />
jclarke@bloomington.k12.mn.us<br />
Learning Exchange classes are<br />
for adults, 18 years old and older.<br />
New Online<br />
Registration Site and<br />
New Web Site!<br />
For online registration, go to:<br />
br.thatscommunityed.com<br />
and create an account.<br />
Otherwise go to our web page<br />
at www.bloomington.k12.mn.us,<br />
click on <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Services</strong>, then<br />
Adults with Disabilities, then<br />
Registering for Classes.<br />
Personal Leisure & Healthy Lifestyles<br />
Smart Shopper Grocery Tips<br />
Learn grocery tips at an actual grocery store, and make a fun evening<br />
out of it. Join Michelle Veith first at Caribou Coffee to discuss smart shopping<br />
ideas, then cross the parking lot to Cub Foods to compare value and<br />
prices firsthand. Find out if ‘buy one get one’ is a good deal and whether<br />
fresh vegetables are healthier than frozen.<br />
Friendship Skills: Bingo, Trivia and Conversation<br />
Let’s play Bingo (yes, with prizes!) and More Disney Movie Trivia.<br />
Between games, we’ll practice conversation skills from questions that were<br />
part of the games. What a great way to have fun and get to know people!<br />
Arts and Crafts<br />
New! Clay and Art Creations • <strong>Spring</strong> Mini Bouquet • Exquisite Jewelry Frame<br />
Cooking Classes<br />
An “Egg-Strada-nory” Dish! • Barbeque Bonanza • Tacos and Tunes Picnic<br />
Our volunteers have lots of fun.<br />
You could, too! For information on<br />
volunteering, email Janet at<br />
jclarke@bloomington.k12.mn.us<br />
or call 952-681-6121.<br />
You are Invited!<br />
AR&LE’s Got Talent:<br />
A TV Reality Check<br />
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Sunday, May 5 at 3 pm<br />
Olson Middle School Auditorium,<br />
4551 West 102nd St., <strong>Bloomington</strong><br />
This one-hour play/talent show is a dream about what it takes to live life to the fullest.<br />
Suggested donation for audience members: $5 per person/$15 per household.<br />
Sign language interpreter provided.<br />
For more information call Learning Exchange, 952-681-6109.<br />
This activity is funded, in part, by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as appropriated by the<br />
Minnesota State Legislature with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.<br />
<strong>Spring</strong>/<strong>Summer</strong> <strong>2013</strong><br />
Register at br.thatscommunityed.com
learning exchange • metro south ABE • volunteer connection<br />
<strong>Bloomington</strong> & Richfield <strong>Community</strong> Education<br />
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94th St.<br />
7<br />
Nesbitt Road<br />
Normandale Road<br />
494<br />
W. 84th St.<br />
3<br />
6 9<br />
90th St.<br />
102nd St.<br />
5<br />
12<br />
18<br />
14<br />
France Ave.<br />
21<br />
93rd St.<br />
Xerxes<br />
88th St.<br />
17<br />
1<br />
Penn Ave.<br />
106th St.<br />
35W<br />
86th St.<br />
Humboldt Ave.<br />
Lyndale Ave.<br />
Nicollet Ave.<br />
Portland Ave.<br />
8 13<br />
12th Ave.<br />
88th St.<br />
96th St.<br />
98th St.<br />
15 19<br />
2223<br />
2<br />
4<br />
16<br />
11<br />
Cedar Ave.<br />
90th St.<br />
Old Shakopee Road<br />
24th Ave.<br />
Killebrew Drive<br />
<strong>Bloomington</strong><br />
Class Sites<br />
1<br />
2<br />
3<br />
4<br />
5<br />
Old Shakopee Road<br />
Hillcrest Center<br />
9301 Thomas Road<br />
Indian Mounds Elementary<br />
9801 11th Ave. S.<br />
Normandale Hills Elementary<br />
9501 Toledo Ave.<br />
Oak Grove Elementary<br />
1301 West 104th St.<br />
Olson Elementary<br />
4501 West 102nd St.<br />
6<br />
7<br />
8<br />
9<br />
110th St.<br />
Quinn<br />
20<br />
10<br />
Poplar Bridge Elementary<br />
8401 Palmer Road<br />
Ridgeview Elementary<br />
9400 Nesbitt Road<br />
Valley View Elementary<br />
351 East 88th St.<br />
Washburn Elementary<br />
8401 Xerxes Ave. S.<br />
Westwood Elementary<br />
10<br />
3701 West 108th St.<br />
108th St.<br />
11<br />
Oak Grove Middle<br />
1300 West 106th St.<br />
Olson Middle School<br />
12<br />
4551 West 102nd St.<br />
Valley View Middle School<br />
13<br />
8900 Portland Ave. S.<br />
Jefferson Senior High<br />
14<br />
4001 West 102nd St.<br />
Kennedy Senior High<br />
15<br />
9701 Nicollet Ave.<br />
Educational <strong>Services</strong> Center<br />
16<br />
1350 West 106th St.<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Ed. Campus<br />
17<br />
2575 West 88th St.<br />
District Support <strong>Services</strong><br />
18<br />
4571 West 102nd St.<br />
19 Pond<br />
9600 - 3rd Ave S.<br />
20 Southwood<br />
4901 West 112th St.<br />
21 Armory<br />
3000 West 98th St.<br />
22 Creekside<br />
9801 Penn Ave. S.<br />
<strong>Bloomington</strong> Civic Plaza<br />
23<br />
1800 W. Old Shakopee Road<br />
Richfield<br />
Class Sites<br />
1<br />
2<br />
3<br />
4<br />
5<br />
6<br />
Central Education<br />
Center- Enter Door #5<br />
7145 Harriet Ave. S.<br />
Richfield High School<br />
7001 Harriet Ave. S.<br />
Richfield Middle School<br />
7461 Oliver Ave. S.<br />
Richfield Dual<br />
Language School<br />
7001 Elliot Ave. S.<br />
Richfield STEM<br />
7020 12th Ave. S.<br />
South Education Center<br />
7450 Penn Ave. S.<br />
Highway 62<br />
Crosstown<br />
I-494<br />
66th St.<br />
68th St.<br />
75th St.<br />
W. 76th St.<br />
France Ave.<br />
Xerxes<br />
York<br />
6<br />
Penn<br />
3<br />
35W<br />
Lyndale<br />
2<br />
41<br />
70th St.<br />
Nicollet<br />
35W<br />
Portland<br />
41<br />
5<br />
12th Ave.<br />
<strong>Bloomington</strong><br />
Highway 77<br />
Cedar Ave.<br />
44<br />
<strong>Spring</strong>/<strong>Summer</strong> <strong>2013</strong><br />
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<strong>Bloomington</strong> Office<br />
Richfield Office<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Education Campus Central (Enter Door #5)<br />
2575 West 88th Street, 2nd Floor 7145 Harriet Avenue S<br />
<strong>Bloomington</strong><br />
Richfield<br />
7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.<br />
3. The Mail —<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Education Registration<br />
2575 West 88th Street • <strong>Bloomington</strong>, MN 55431<br />
Make checks payable to ISD #271.<br />
4. Fax Registration: 952-681-6131<br />
Fax your registration along with your VISA/MasterCard/Discover Card<br />
information.<br />
5. Phone Registration: 952-681-6132<br />
Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.<br />
Cancellation and Refund Policy!<br />
Customer initiated cancellations received within 5 or<br />
more business days prior to the start of the class will<br />
qualify for a refund minus a non-refundable $10 processing<br />
fee. Cancellations made less than 5 business days<br />
prior to the start date of activity/class will not be eligible<br />
for a refund. Please remember if you are unable to attend<br />
a class, you may send someone in your place.<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Education reserves the right to cancel any<br />
activity/class that does not meet minimum enrollment.<br />
You will be contacted and complete refunds will be given<br />
when this occurs.<br />
Registration Notes<br />
Special Needs — If you have a disability and need some<br />
accommodations to participate in CE or if you need an<br />
interpreter/notetaker, call The Learning Exchange at 952-<br />
681-6122.<br />
Confirmations — Confirmations will not be sent.<br />
Assume you’re in class unless you hear from us.<br />
Minimum Age — We classify adults as 16 or older<br />
(unless otherwise indicated).<br />
Financial Aid Available — Low income <strong>Bloomington</strong> &<br />
Richfield residents may be eligible for fee assistance.<br />
Call 952-681-6132 for more information.<br />
Inclement Weather — Tune to WCCO 830 AM for<br />
notification of cancellation, or call 952-681-6132.<br />
UCare MN — UCare MN members may take a discount<br />
of up to $15 on most classes. If class is less than $15,<br />
members may take the class free of charge. Seniors<br />
receive one discount per calendar year. Members must<br />
be on UCare at the time of registration and need to<br />
include their member ID number on the registration.<br />
Some limitations may apply. Participants must register by<br />
phone, mail or in person to receive discount.<br />
<strong>Bloomington</strong> & Richfield <strong>Community</strong> Education Registration Form<br />
Name ________________________________________ Day phone ___________________ Evening phone ________________<br />
Address______________________________________________ City ________________________ Zip __________________<br />
Optional Information: Age Group: ■ Under 18 ■ 18 to 54 ■ 55 and older ■ I have special needs<br />
E-mail address: _________________________________________________________ UCare ID# ________________________<br />
COURSE # TITLE START DATE TIME LOCATION FEE<br />
__________ __________________________ ______________ ___________ ___________________ $ _______<br />
__________ __________________________ ______________ ___________ ___________________ $ _______<br />
__________ __________________________ ______________ ___________ ___________________ $ _______<br />
Charge my: ■ MasterCard ■ Visa ■ Discover Card<br />
Card #: _______________ - _______________ - _______________ - _______________<br />
Total = $ _______<br />
Expiration: ______________________<br />
You have been asked to supply private or confidential information<br />
concerning yourself to Independent School District (ISD) No. 271. Pursuant<br />
to M.S. 13.04, the School District is required to supply you with the<br />
following information:<br />
1. The school district intends to use the requested personal information to<br />
identify the student in order to accomplish class registration and<br />
emergency contacts.<br />
2. You may refuse to supply the requested personal information.<br />
3. The following are known consequences arising from the refusing to<br />
supply the requested personal data: your registration cannot be<br />
processed and you will not be notified in an emergency.<br />
4. The following persons are entities who are authorized by state or federal<br />
law to receive the data: school official needing the information for the<br />
purpose of the registration; school instructor for the purpose of taking<br />
attendance; health and safety organization in case of emergency;<br />
federal and state officials for federal program purposes; school officials<br />
for the purpose of remedial instruction or student transfer; or to anyone<br />
authorized by valid court order or subpoena to receive such information.<br />
The following signature signifies acceptance of this information:<br />
________________________________________________________<br />
Volunteer Checkout: ■ Volunteer with adults ■ Volunteer with Youth<br />
Please send me information about volunteer opportunities in <strong>Community</strong><br />
Education. (Please see The Volunteer Connection page for information on<br />
volunteer positions available.)<br />
<strong>Bloomington</strong> Public Schools is using a service to electronically recover any<br />
insufficient fund checks returned to the school district along with a $30<br />
state allowed fee.
BLOOMINGTON & RICHFIELD<br />
COMMUNITY EDUCATION<br />
<strong>Bloomington</strong> I.S.D. #271<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Education Campus<br />
2575 West 88th Street<br />
<strong>Bloomington</strong>, MN 55431-1925<br />
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Dated Material: Please Deliver by March 8, <strong>2013</strong><br />
This is Your <strong>Spring</strong> & <strong>Summer</strong> Course <strong>Catalog</strong>!<br />
Convenient Phone Directory<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Ed. Info. (<strong>Bloomington</strong>) ................... 952-681-6132<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Ed. Info. (Richfield) ......................... 612-243-3000<br />
Adult Enrichment ............................................... 612-243-3001<br />
Aquatics <strong>Bloomington</strong> & Richfield .................. 952-681-6134<br />
Building Reservations (<strong>Bloomington</strong>) ................ 952-681-5282<br />
Building Reservations (Richfield) ...................... 612-798-6132<br />
Creekside <strong>Community</strong> Center ........................... 952-563-4944<br />
Family Center (<strong>Bloomington</strong> & Richfield) .......... 952-681-6200<br />
Galaxy Youth Center (Oak Grove Middle) ......... 952-681-6606<br />
Galaxy Youth Center (Olson Middle) ................. 952-806-8606<br />
Galaxy Youth Center (Valley View Middle)......... 952-681-5606<br />
Jefferson Activity Center ................................... 952-806-7880<br />
Kennedy Activity Center .................................... 952-681-5280<br />
Kids S.A.F.A.R.I. ................................................ 952-681-6129<br />
Richfield <strong>Community</strong> Center ............................. 612-861-9360<br />
Richfield Recreation .......................................... 612-861-9385<br />
Richfield Youth Enrichment................................ 612-243-3003<br />
Metro South ABE Info ....................................... 952-681-6170<br />
Learning Exchange ........................................... 952-681-6122<br />
<strong>Bloomington</strong> Youth Enrichment ......................... 952-681-6108<br />
Metro South Volunteers<br />
Adult Learners ............................................... 952-681-6109<br />
Volunteer Connection .................................... 952-681-6292<br />
Other <strong>Community</strong> Education Offices<br />
Edina <strong>Community</strong> Education ............................. 952-848-3950<br />
Eden Prairie <strong>Community</strong> Education .................. 952-975-6940<br />
Minneapolis <strong>Community</strong> Education ................... 612-668-3939<br />
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