Community Education - current class catalogs Adult activities and classes - Winter 2015-16 | Page 26

daytime You asked and we listened. We took some of your favorite classes plus some new ones and are now offering them during the daytime. Do you have suggestions for other classes that you would like to see offered during the day? Are there classes, especially for boomers, that you would be interested in attending? We’d love to hear from you! Contact us at 763-506-5766 or by email at [email protected]. 55+ Defensive Driving-8-Hours (New) Understanding Medicare Learn how and when to enroll in Medicare, what is covered by the different parts of Medicare and supplement options. Discuss the ‘donut hole,’ prescription drug coverage and ways to avoid Medicare fraud. Find out where to go for more help. Take home the booklet, Health Care Choices, published by the Minnesota Board on Aging. Instructor is a volunteer from the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging. Class fee: $19 one; $25 two. w Mar 23 | 10-11 am | 1 Session W | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-2C02-W2 Watercolor with MaryLeah w Mar 29 & Mar 30 | 9 am-1 pm | 2 Sessions T/W | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-2W62-W4 | MN Safety Council Discover the joy of watercolor as you explore the techniques and subject matter of this exciting medium. Cover basic art elements and principles. Perfect for the beginner artist as well as the advanced watercolor artist; individual instruction adapted to your skill level. Learn about compositions, color mixing and watercolor washes. Create a variety of paintings in a fun and relaxed atmosphere with educator and artist, MaryLeah Marshall. See website for supply list. Class fee: $75. NEW | Beginners Guide to Social Media w Feb 11 - Mar 10 | 12:30-3 pm | 5 Sessions Th | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-3C31-W2 | Marshall Every five seconds a crash occurs and every twelve minutes someone dies in a traffic crash. Update your driving skills while becoming eligible to receive a 10 percent discount on your car insurance. Include your name as it appears on your driver’s license and driver’s license number with registration. Class fee: $29. Does your head spin when you hear things like, “Tweet”, “like”, “friend”, “post”, “share” and “follow?” If you want to learn more about the wide world of social media this is the class for you! No experience required for this introductory course. Class fee: $25 one; $39 two. w Jan 18 | 9-11 am | 1 Session M | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-1F36-W1 | Favilla NEW | Yoga-Gentle Yoga for Boomers Gentle Yoga is perfect for boomers and seniors. We will move through seated and standing traditional and modified yoga poses with additional focus on stretching, flexibility, balance, and restorative breathing, promoting stress reduction and relaxation. This class is shoe-friendly and joint-friendly, and we do not get down on mats. Dress in comfortable clothing and athletic shoes. See website for class meeting dates. Class fee: $35. Zentangle Basics Go beyond doodling, get your creative juices flowing and practice artistic meditation. Learn the theory and basics of zentangle. It’s an easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. Create miniature pieces of black and white art on 3.5 in. paper tiles. The entire process is broken down and taught one stroke at a time. No artistic talent is required; Zentangle is great for both new and experienced artists. Supply fee of $10 paid to instructor at class. Class fee: $29. w Mar 7 | 1-3:30 pm | 1 Session M | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-3C40-W2 | Kolze w Feb  2 - Feb 23 | 1-2 pm | 4 Session(s) T | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-2X37-W1 | Stephanie w Mar  1 - Mar 29 | 1-2 pm | 4 Session(s) T | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-2X37-W2 | Stephanie 26 WINTER 2016 | 763-506-5766 | www.discovercommunityed.com