Community Education - current class catalogs Adult classes and activites - Fall 2016 | Page 30

daytime You asked and we listened. We took some of your favorite classes plus some new ones and are now offering them during the day. 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]. Facebook So you have a Facebook account…what’s next? Set up your complete profile, keep your information safe with Facebook privacy settings, explore the news feed, join groups, like business pages, add friends, manage events and more. With over 60 million active members, it’s the place to connect with family and friends, old and new. Class fee: $25 one; $39 two. w Oct 20 | 10 am - Noon | 1 Session Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-1F34-F2 | Favilla Gentle Yoga for Boomers 55+ Defensive Driving If you are 55 or older, become eligible to receive a 10 percent discount on your car insurance, and become a better driver! No driving or test required. Include your name as it appears on your driver’s license and driver’s license number with registration. Prerequisite for 4-hour refresher: 55+ Defensive Driving-8-hour. Bring a bag lunch for the full-day class. Class fee: $25 4-hour refresher; $29 8-hour new. 4-hour refresher w Oct 5 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | 1 Session W | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-2W61-F2 | MN Safety Council 8-hour new w Nov 9 & Nov 10 | 9 am - 1 pm | 2 Sessions W/Th | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-2W62-F3 | MN Safety Council NEW | Birding Basics Want to learn more about our feathered friends in the sky? Learn the basics to help you easily identify common birds such as the Cardinal, fall Warblers, Flycatchers and maybe even that elusive Star-Bellied Sneach! Join instructor, Gary Swanson, for this hands-on class with opportunities to ask questions and learn about books/guides to help you get started on your own birding adventures. Class held at Elm Creek Eastman Nature Center in Dayton. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather. Class fee: $35. w Sep 15 | 9 am - Noon | 1 Session Th | Off Site | AL077-3H23-F1 | Swanson Gentle Yoga is perfect for boomers and seniors. We will move through seated, 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 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: $45 for 6 sessions; $49 for 7 sessions. w Sep 13 - Oct 25 | 1 - 2 pm | 7 Sessions T | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-2X37-F2 | Stephanie w Nov 15 - Dec 20 | 1 - 2 pm | 6 Sessions T | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-2X37-F4 | Stephanie Herbs In the Garden & Kitchen Culinary herbs such as basil, rosemary, dill and parsley, belong in every kitchen pantry! As your herbs continue to grow in your garden and pots, learn various techniques for preserving herbs for winter use including techniques for how to set up an indoor herb garden. Instructor and University of Minnesota Extension Services Master Gardener, Mary Tessman, will show you ways to have fresh herbs for everyday cooking. Class includes herb tasting and cooking ideas to get you started. Class fee: $25. w Sep 19 | 1 - 3 pm | 1 Session M | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-3C70-F1 | Tessman NEW | Line Dancing-Three Weeks of Fun Let your inner dancer come out and sample popular line dance moves. Experience classic line dances such as the Electric Slide, Slappin’ Leather and the Hustle plus newer routines including the Cha Cha Slide, Cupid Shuffle and the Wobble. No partner required for a boat-load of fun! Wear closed-toed shoes. Class fee: $35. w Nov 15 - Nov 29 | 11 am - Noon | 3 Sessions T | Sandbug Edu Ctr | AL077-3D34-F1 | Mohn 30