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hobbies PHOTOGRAPHY TRAVEL Basic Digital Photography Airline Tickets-Finding the Best Online Deals Do you want to become a better photographer? Instructor, John Pennoyer, has over 20 years experience and will teach you how get the best photos with your camera. Classroom sessions focus on basic features and uses for your particular camera. The last session ends with taking photos at a local nature center. Bring your DSLR camera, mirrorless (those with interchangeable lenses) or high-end fixed-lens camera, owners manual, tripod and marco lens (if you have one). See website for class meeting dates and locations. Class fee: $59. Are you overwhelmed with trying to find flights online at the best possible price? Booking airline tickets can be tricky! Instructor, Lorna Klefsaas, will discuss tips and tricks for finding airline deals. You will learn about prime websites for research and booking; how to utilize alerts and subscriptions features that can save you money. Discover airline specific strategies that can lower your price. You will leave armed and ready to fly! Class fee: $39. w Apr 17 - May 4 | Varies | 3 Sessions Varies | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3D19-S1 | Pennoyer Woodland, Waterfalls and Wildflowers Spring is a great time for taking photographs outdoors! Wildflowers are blooming, rivers, streams and waterfalls are flowing and woodlands are springing with fresh greens. Join John Pennoyer, as he instructs various techniques on capturing images of spring in Minnesota. Class will meet at other dates to take pictures at a state park. See website for what to bring, class meeting dates and locations. Class fee: $85. w May 16 & May 18 | Varies | 2 Sessions Varies | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3D20-S1 | Pennoyer LANGUAGE Spanish I Learn the basics of the language and culture of Spanish-speaking countries. This beginning class will introduce you to the Spanish language, culture and food. Instructor is a native speaker. Class fee includes textbook used in class. Class fee: $89. w May 8 - Jun 12 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 6 Sessions W | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3D00-S1 | Martinez Block Spanish II w May 6 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session M | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3H26-S1 | Klefsaas Insider’s Guide to Traveling Alaska Visiting Alaska is on many people’s “bucket list.” Don’t let perceived high costs and logistical challenges keep you from realizing your dream. Learn from long-time Alaska resident and wildlife enthusiast, Melonie Shipman, about some cost and time- effective shortcuts to personalizing your Alaskan travel dream and making it a reality. Class fee: $29. w May 1 | 7 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session W | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3H22-S1 | Shipman Use Your Skill and Talent to Travel Free Are you near retirement, retired, re-tooling or changing careers, a student, or someone who likes the idea of making additional income to support their travel dream and keep their retirement money in the bank? Discover over 200 free ways to travel- volunteering, fun work-vacations and paid travel opportunities to have the time and money to travel as much as you want. Earn free airline tickets, hotel nights, cruises, tours, car rentals, vacation meals, and more in the USA & worldwide! The instructor has traveled to 93 countries and all 50 states for free in the past 25 years. Supply fee of $15 cash for book paid to instructor at class (optional). Class fee: $35. w Apr 15 | 6 - 9:30 pm | 1 Session M | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3H04-S1 | Henry Continue learning the language and culture of Spanish-speaking countries. New participants welcome; call regarding textbook. Instructor is a native speaker. Class fee: $89. w Mar 27 - May 1 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 6 Sessions W | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3D01-W1 | Martinez Block www.discovercommunityed.com | 763-506-5766 | 2019 SPRING/SUMMER 17