Community Education - current class catalogs Adult classes and activities - Fall 2018 | Page 16

hobbies Growing Up In Small Town Anoka Make a Difference 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 held at Stoney River Assisted Living in Ramsey. Class fee: $19. 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 Sep 13 | 10 am - Noon | 1 Session Th | Off-Site | AL077-3H07-F1 | Thurston and Mackechnie w Nov | 10 - 11 am | 1 Session W | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-3V02-F2 | Anoka County Volunteer Alliance How to Brew Kombucha at Home NEW | Novel Writing Basics 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 Sep 18 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | 1 Session T | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3V01-F1 | Anoka County Volunteer Alliance w Oct 4 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session Th | Northdale MS | AL077-3H08-F1 | Martin Join writing coach, Rita Kuehn, and learn how to take your novel to the next level. Gain insights into techniques that give a novel depth and structure. We will cover story ideas, outlining, scenes, character development, dialogue and more. Share ideas and participate in writing exercises. If you want to boost your writing skills, this is the class for you! No formal writing training needed. Bring writing materials of your choosing. Not meeting November 22. Class fee: $19. Introduction to Poetry w Nov 1 - Nov 29 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 4 Sessions Th | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-3H20-F1 | Kuehn 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. You will be introduced to the basic elements of poetic craft. Designed for those with little or no experience of poetry. Bring writing materials of your choice. Class fee: $35. w Sep 20 - Oct 11 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 4 Sessions Th | 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 11 | 6:30 - 9 pm | 1 Session Th | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3H12-F1 | Livon Writing Critique Night Join writing coach, Rita Kuehn, to get feedback on your novel. Gain insight into things like your style, voice, pace, characters, dialogue and narrative. Come ready to participate in the discussion of other’s writing and to share a short segment of your novel—the first few paragraphs are best for this exercise. Bring a notebook and pen to record insights. Although this is a free class, pre-registration is required. w Oct 25 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session Th | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-3H19-F1 | Kuehn did you know? Many UCare members can receive up to a $15 discount on most Community Education classes. Contact Community Education for further information. 16 FALL 2018 | 763-506-5766 | www.discovercommunityed.com