Community Education - current class catalogs Adult classes and activities - Winter 2019 | Page 15

hobbies Novel Writing Basics Spanish II 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. Class fee: $19. Continue learning the language and culture of Spanish-speaking countries. New participants welcome; call regarding textbook. Instructor is a native speaker. Class fee: $89. w Feb 13 - Mar 6 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 4 Sessions W | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-3H20-W1 | Kuehn 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 Mar 20 - Apr 24 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 6 Sessions W | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3D01-W1 | Martinez Block Travel Spanish If you are planning to travel to a Spanish-speaking country, imagine how much more rewarding your experience will be if you are able to speak and understand some of the language! Have fun learning common phrases for traveling, shopping and ordering food as you practice communicating with a native Spanish speaker. Class fee includes textbook used in class. Class fee: $69. w Jan 30 - Mar 6 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 6 Sessions W | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3D06-W1 | Flores-Lopez w Jan 30 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session W | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-3H19-W1 | Kuehn Writing Stories We are all drawn to stories, both the true and the imagined. No matter what the story, we are drawn in by the same things: tension or excitement, characters we can relate to and descriptions so real we feel like we’re there. Discover the basic elements of writing personal and fictional stories through work in writing exercises and peer review. Bring writing materials of your choice. Class fee: $35. Save the Date Now w Jan 29 - Feb 19 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 4 Sessions T | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-3H18-W1 | Youngblom Sat., Feb. 9, 2019 • 5:30 p.m. Bunker Hills Event Center, Coon Rapids LANGUAGE Your $75 ticket includes a fun-filled evening with silent and live auctions, a special appeal, dinner, and live entertainment. Dress is cocktail attire. Spanish I Your participation and donations support: Learn the basics of the language and culture of Spanish-speaking countries. This beginning class will introduce you to the Spanish language, culture and food. Instructor is a native speaker. Class fee includes textbook used in class. Class fee: $89 Spanish I; $149 Spanish I & II, if registering together. w Jan 30 - Mar 6 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 6 Sessions W | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3D00-W1 | Martinez Block Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation’s (AHEF) Northern Stars Celebration • Enhance Early Childhood Education • Advance Talent and Opportunity Development • Expand Career and College Readiness For more information: 763-506-1105 www.ahschools.us/ahef www.discovercommunityed.com | 763-506-5766 | 2019 WINTER 15