Community Education - current class catalogs Adult activities and classes - Winter 2020 | Page 15

hobbies Hollywood History-Monster Movies of the 40s and 50s Calling all movie and film buffs! Monster movies came roaring back to movie screens in the 1940s and ‘50s with some of the greatest monsters yet: the Wolfman, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, Godzil-la, and more. North Metro TV Studio Manager, Eric Houston, will provide a lecture along with rare photographs and tons of terrific film clips. Class held at North Metro TV Station in Blaine. Class fee: $10. w Mar 25 | 10:30 am - Noon | 3 Sessions W | Off Site | AL077-3H16-W1 | Houston Laughter Yoga Laughter Yoga is a complete well-being workout without a mat! With special guided techniques, anyone can laugh without relying on jokes and feel the benefits immediately. We initiate laughter with child-like playfulness, which soon turns into real, contagious laughter. It combines deep breathing exercises from yoga with laughter, thereby oxygenating your body and brain to help you to feel more happy, healthy and energetic. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Suitable for any age and most physical conditions. Class fee: $19 one; $25 two. w Feb 26 | 6 - 6:45 pm | 1 Session W | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3H14-W1 | Zingery NEW | Intro to Pet Therapy Do you have a dog that is well socialized and enjoys people? In this introductory session, learn what it takes to train and register your dog to visit schools, hospitals, nursing homes, hospice, and more. Learn about the top three national therapy dog groups and tips for training and registering your dog for therapy work in the community. Please leave your dog at home for this class. Class fee: $35. Make a Difference Feel good about making a difference! Learn about volunteer opportunities in Anoka County serving children, adults, seniors, groups and/or families. Many short-term and long-term opportunities are available. Handouts provided. Presented by Anoka County Volunteer Alliance (ACVA). Although this is a free class, pre-registration is required. w Mar 10 | 7 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session T | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3H06-W1 | Anderson w Apr 28 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | 1 Session T | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3V01-S1 Jodi Livon, The Happy Medium w May 14 | 10 - 11 am | 1 Session Th | Sandberg EC | AL077-3V01-S1 You have seen her on Twin Cities Live, now come hear psychic Jodi Livon, The Happy Medium, in person. If you’re serious about putting your intuitive abilities to work, this seminar is for you! Learn how your intuitive skills can help you with any life decisions. This exclusive event will feature a presentation and includes spontaneous readings of several randomly chosen audience members. Class fee: $39. w Mar 5 | 6:30 - 9 pm | 1 Session Th | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3H12-W1 | Livon NEW | Writing Flash Fiction In a world where instant gratification is the norm, this is the class to challenge your creativity and expand your writing skills. Flash fiction, or short-short, fiction is a complete story told in a few words, typically 1,500 or less. It has characters, action, conflict- but condensed. Come read, write, and learn about this form of fiction and the booming market for this work. Class fee: $39. Anastasia at the Orpheum Theatre The romantic and adventure-filled new musical, “Anastasia” is here in Minneapolis, at last! This dazzling show will transport you from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out on a journey to discover the mystery of her past. Tickets for the performance and parking information will be mailed prior to the event. Transportation is not provided. Register by February 10. Class fee: $45. w Apr 4 | 2 – 4:45 pm | 1 Session Sa | Off Site | AL077-1G08-S1 w Jan 28 - Feb 18 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 4 Sessions T | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-3H18-W1 | Youngblom www.discovercommunityed.com | 763-506-5766 | 2020 WINTER 15