Community Education - current class catalogs Adult classes and activities - Fall 2017 | Page 15

hobbies NEW | Fire Cider Brewing Growing Up In Small Town Anoka Fire cider is a homeopathic tonic believed to help with preventing and lessening the duration of colds and flu. Join instructor, Nita Martin, in learning about varied ingredient options and methods for consuming fire cider. You will prepare your own 32 oz. jar of fire cider to take home and complete the fermentation process. Supply fee of $10 cash paid to instructor at class. Class fee: $29. Do you have a desire to learn more about Anoka’s history? Join local authors, Barbara Thurston and Laurie Mackechnie, in reliving some colorful Anoka history through their own experiences. Discover the importance of preserving your own history for upcoming generations. This event will feature stories shared from their books along with an interactive discussion. Books available for purchase after program. Class fee: $19. w Nov 2 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session Th | Northdale MS | AL077-3H22-F1 | Martin w Set 28 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3H07-F1 | Thurston/Mackechnie Ghosts of Anoka Tour How do you explain the unexplained? Known as the Halloween Capital of the World®, costumed tour guides will take you on a walk through the historic neighborhoods of Anoka. View (from the outside) homes and businesses that have been privy to some unexplained events, while your guide shares real stories that have been brought to the Anoka County Historical Society by the people who live and work in these buildings. Tour route is approximately one mile. Tour held rain or shine; dress for weather. Tour begins at Anoka County Historical Society in Anoka. Class fee: $15. w Oct 2 | 7 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session M | Off Site | AL077-3H13-F1 w Oct 9 | 7 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session M | Off Site | AL077-3H13-F2 How to Brew Kombucha at Home Boost your immune system with Kombucha! Instructor and master tea brewer, Nita Martin, will show you how to make it yourself for mere pennies! You will receive a brewing kit and hands-on instruction for your first successful brew. Bring to class a four-quart pot and wooden spoon. Supply fee of $13 cash paid to instructor at class. Class fee: $29. w Oct 3 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session T | Roosevelt MS | AL077-3H08-F1 | Martin w Oct 5 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session Th | Northdale MS | AL077-3H08-F2 | Martin Introduction to Poetry NEW | Great Decisions-Nuclear Security How does foreign policy impact international nuclear security? We’ll examine the history of nuclear weapons and also discuss current global relationships and emerging developments in countries such as North Korea, Iran, Russia, Pakistan and non- state actors. You may be surprised to know that during the Cold War, Minnesota housed nuclear weapons. Presenter, George Welles, is a Global Minnesota speaker for the Great Decisions Program. This unique discussion group format offers individuals the opportunity to explore important international issues and foreign policy topics. Bring your Great Decisions 2017 Guide if you have one (optional). Class fee: $29. w Oct 4 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | 1 Session W | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-3H24 – F1 | Welles w Nov 29 | 7 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session W | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3H24 – F2 | Welles Poetry challenges our usual ways of seeing and creates emotion in the reader. Come join us for a chance to enjoy the surprises of poetry by reading good poems and writing your own. Designed for those with little or no experience of poetry. You will be introduced to the basic elements of poetic craft. Bring writing materials of your choice. Class fee: $35. w Sep 20 - Oct 11 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 4 Sessions W | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-3H18-F1 | Youngblom Jodi Livon, The Happy Medium 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 Oct 5 | 6:30 - 9 pm | 1 Session Th | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3H12-F1 | Livon www.discovercommunityed.com | 763-506-5766 | 2017 FALL 15