Hobbies Recreation
Beginner ’ s Golf Lessons
Learn the fundamentals of swinging , chipping and putting . Instructed by a golf course pro . Participants must bring their own clubs . Class held at Rum River Hills Golf Club in Ramsey . Range fee is included .
◗ May 5-Jun 2 | M | 5:45-6:45 pm 4 Sessions | Fee : $ 95 | Off-Site AL-B217-WS1 | Tollett
◗ May 5-Jun 2 | M | 7-8 pm 4 Sessions | Fee : $ 95 | Off-Site AL-B217-WS2 | Tollett
◗ May 6-May 27 | T | 5:45-6:45 pm 4 Sessions | Fee : $ 95 | Off-Site AL-B217-WS3 | Tollett
◗ May 6-May 27 | T | 7-8 pm 4 Sessions | Fee : $ 95 | Off-Site AL-B217-WS4 | Tollett
◗ Jul 10-Jul 31 | Th | 5:45-6:45 pm 4 Sessions | Fee : $ 95 | Off-Site AL-B217-WS5 | Tollett
Bird Walk
Bird watching is a fun and easy way to get outdoors and appreciate nature . We will be taking a leisurely walk through one of Anoka County ’ s beautiful parks while we look for and identify birds . No birding experience required Binoculars will be available for use .
◗ May 7 | W | 9-11 am 1 Session | Fee : $ 25 | Off-Site AL-B218-WS1 | Anoka County Parks
◗ May 13 | T | 6-8 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 25 | Off-Site AL-B218-WS2 | Anoka County Parks
Intro to Pickleball
Players will learn all the basics to play pickleball . We will cover equipment , unique lingo , score keeping , court position , and the fundamentals of serve , return and the volley . Players receive 30 minutes instruction plus 30 minutes playing time .
Winter Session
◗ Jan 15-Feb 5 | W | 6:30-7:30 pm 4 Sessions | Fee : $ 75 | Sandburg HS AL-B235-WS1 | Post
◗ Jan 18-Feb 8 | Sa | 9-10 am 4 Sessions | Fee : $ 75 | Sandburg HS AL-B235-WS2 | Post
◗ Feb 19-Mar 12 | W | 6:30-7:30 pm 4 Sessions | Fee : $ 75 | Sandburg HS AL-B235-WS3 | Post
◗ Feb 21-Mar 15 | Sa | 9-10 am 4 Sessions | Fee : $ 75 | Sandburg HS AL-B235-WS4 | Post
◗ Mar 26-Apr 16 | W | 6:30-7:30 pm 4 Sessions | Fee : $ 75 | Sandburg HS AL-B235-WS5 | Post
Intro to Pickleball
Players will learn all the basics to play pickleball . We will cover equipment , unique lingo , score keeping , court position , and the fundamentals of serve , return and the volley . Players receive 30 minutes instruction plus 30 minutes playing time .
Spring Session
◗ Mar 29-Apr 19 | Sa | 9-10 am 4 Sessions | Fee : $ 75 | Sandburg HS AL-B235-WS6 | Post
◗ Apr 30-May 21 | W | 6:15-7:15 pm 4 Sessions | Fee : $ 75 | Sandburg HS AL-B235-WS7 | Post
◗ May 3-May 24 | Sa | 9-10 am 4 Sessions | Fee : $ 75 | Sandburg HS AL-B235-WS8 | Post
Intro to Kayaking
This hands-on beginner class is set up to teach the basics of kayaking from qualified instructors . You will learn about safety , proper paddling form and paddle strokes . All equipment provided . See website for recommended attire . Class held at Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park .
◗ May 22 | Th | 6-8 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 39 | Off-Site AL-B219-WS1 | Anoka County Parks
Learn to Cross Country Ski
Balance , stride and glide ! Learn cross-country skiing basics : proper equipment fitting , stopping , turning and a brief introduction to small hills . This recreational activity is a peaceful way to explore the parks in winter while getting a great , low-impact workout . See website for what to bring to class . Class held at Bunker Hills Campground Visitor Center .
◗ Feb 12 | W | 3-5 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 | Off-Site AL-B350-WS1 | Anoka County Parks
◗ Feb 25 | T | 3-5 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 | Off-Site AL-B350-WS2 | Anoka County Parks
Table Tennis
Join our co-ed recreational table tennis series . Learn basic techniques and gain confidence in your knowledge of table tennis rules and etiquette . Guarantee of four to five singles matches each week . No experience necessary . All equipment provided . See website for additional information regarding scoring , play details and class meeting dates .
◗ Jan 13-Feb 17 | M | 6-8 pm 6 Sessions | Fee : $ 29 | Roosevelt MS AL-B232-WS1 | Krugerud
◗ Mar 10-Apr 14 | M | 6-8 pm 6 Sessions | Fee : $ 29 | Roosevelt MS AL-B232-WS2 | Krugerud
◗ May 5-Jun 16 | M | 6-8 pm 6 Sessions | Fee : $ 29 | Roosevelt MS AL-B232-WS3 | Krugerud
Photography
Basic Digital Photography
In order to become a better photographer , it is critical to know how to operate your camera in manual mode . We will cover how to determine the correct exposure , white balance , and the basics of composition . In this session bring your camera and one lens around the 24-70 mm range . We also will be covering the various automatic modes of modern digital cameras . Saturday will be a field shoot at a local park and practice using all of the modes on your camera that were instructed in the classroom sessions !
◗ May 8 , 15 | Th | 6:30-8:30 pm | Staff Dev Ctr
◗ May 17 | Sa | 10 am-12 pm | Off-Site 3 Sessions | Fee : $ 65 AL-B238-WS1 | Pennoyer
Macro / Close-Up Photography
Using a macro lens / zoom lenses and close-up attachments will allow a photographer to get macro images of subjects that are hard to see with the naked eye . Pollen on a bumble bee ’ s leg , dew drops on blades of grass , beautiful patterns of a butterfly ’ s wing etc . In this class , we will be covering the techniques on getting these macro images . Bring your tripod and macro lens to class . If you do not have a macro lens bring your zoom lens in the range of 200mm-300mm .
◗ Mar 20 | Th | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 45 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-B340-WS1 | Pennoyer
Winter Light – Winter Photography
This is a favorite season for cold weather , snowy landscapes , ice on the lakes , icicles , falling snow . All of these can make for some very unusual imagery . This session will be covering exposure for winter landscapes , composition to enhance the winter scene and protecting your camera gear and yourself in snowy , and cold weather conditions . A photography shoot will be taken on Saturday at a local park to practice what was instructed in the classroom .
◗ Feb 13 | Th , 6:30-9 pm | Staff Dev Ctr
◗ Feb 15 | Sa 10 am-12 pm | Off-Site 2 Sessions | Fee : $ 59 AL-B337-WS1 | Pennoyer
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