Community Education - current class catalogs Adult classes and activities - Winter 2017-18 | Page 15

hobbies A Taste of the Paranormal World NEW | Disney Cruises 101 Are you intrigued by ghosts and other paranormal entities? Join paranormal investigator, Ross Beard, and others from the Anoka Paranormal Investigations team, for an educational evening of paranormal investigating. You will learn about the process for investigating haunted locations, look at basic equipment and view evidence from previous investigations. Bring your own ghost stories to share. Class fee: $35. Why cruise Disney? Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, Lorna Klefsaas, will arm you with knowledge regarding Disney’s four ships and their multiple itinerary options. Learn more about what’s included in the cruise fare, stateroom choices, onboard activities, kids clubs, stage shows, shore excursions and much more! You will leave with a better understanding of how to customize your cruise package to suit your needs. Class fee: $29. w Mar 20 | 7 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session T | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3H16-W1 | Beard w Jan 19 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session M | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3H04-W1 | Klefsaas NEW | Analyzing Supreme Court Cases Craft Winemaking 101 Join in on this discussion of legal issues within pending cases being decided by the United States Supreme Court. Instructor, Glen Bruhschwein, has over 30 years of law experience and will lead the discussion in a neutral matter, breaking down decisions with insight. You will gain perspective on these complex issues. Class fee: $29. Explore craft winemaking in this hands-on, two-session class. Session one focuses on initial winemaking steps – mixing ingredients, learning about grape varieties and wine quality. Session two is six weeks later, where you’ll bottle your wine creation. You’ll take home six bottles (three red, three white) in a wine tote bag. See website for class meeting dates and times. Class held at Genesis Winemaking in Anoka. Class fee: $85. w Feb 21 - Mar 7 | 7 - 8:30 pm | 3 Sessions W | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-3H17-W1 | Bruhschwein Appraise Your Antiques w Jan 27 & Mar 3 | Varies | 2 Sessions Sa | Off-Site | AL077-3H11-W1 | Genesis Wine Learn the basics of identifying and appraising art, antiques, jewelry, coins and collectibles. Get tips on what makes items valuable and the best ways to sell them. You will learn about lithophane, trench art, U.S. Zone china, a U.S. three cent nickel, precious gemstones, mourning jewelry and German silver. Experience hands-on learning with certified appraiser and instructor, David Schlueter. Extensive handouts provided. Class fee $29. NEW | Fire Cider Brewing w Feb 15 & Feb 22 | 6:30 - 9 pm | 2 Sessions Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3H09-W1 | Schlueter w Jan 30 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session T | Roosevelt MS | AL077-3H22-W1 | Martin Beer Brew Basics Growing Up In Small Town Anoka Explore craft brewing basics, grain varieties and how to create different styles and flavors of beers. You will gain knowledge about each stage of the brewing process, including what it takes to keg or can beers. Samples will be provided. Class held at 10K Brewing in Anoka. Supply fee of $12 cash paid to instructor at class. Class fee: $19. 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 Jan 22 | 6 - 8 pm | 1 Session M | Off Site | AL077-3H10-W1 | 10K Brewing Fire cider is a homeopathic tonic believed to help with preventing and lessenin