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Community Education Services - Community Services
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Birdhouse Design, page 4 A Community •• Rustic Bake & Take Cookie Classes, page 9 Extreme Couponing 101, page 24 of Lifelong •• Aquatics, page 30 Learners! • Look for your money-saving coupon inside! br.thatscommunityed.com EVERYONE WELCOME NOW OPEN 97% Organic produce - much of it local Full service Peace Coffee bar Traditional style butcher shop Full service deli; salad, soup and hot bar, bakery Fresh organic smoothies and raw juice Over 15,000 gluten-free products INSIDE lakewinds.coop 6420 Lyndale Ave S Richfield 7 am - 9 pm everyday Community Education Services ADULT ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS Art...................................................................................................2 Business & Career Development .............................................. 5 Computers & Technology, Online courses ...............................5 Culinary Skills ..............................................................................8 Dance & Music ...........................................................................10 Finance & Investment ................................................................12 Fitness ..........................................................................................14 Health & Wellness ......................................................................20 Hobbies & Special Interests ......................................................23 World Languages & Cultures ...................................................26 COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERVICES MISSION The mission of Community Education Services is to bring together school and community services to meet each individual’s unique needs by: • Facilitating development of lifelong learning for all. • Encouraging citizen involvement and participation in education and community development. • Building partnerships and promoting maximum cooperation and coordination of programs, services and resources. YOUTH PROGRAMS COMMUNITY EDUCATION DIRECTORY Aquatics .......................................................................................30 Driver Education ........................................................................26 Early Childhood Services..........................................................34 Youth Enrichment ......................................................................28 .........................................................29 Tom Holton, Executive Director ...................... 952-681-6102 OTHER COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS Class Locations (map) ...............................................................36 Learning Exchange ....................................................................27 Metro South ABE/Metro South Volunteers ...........................29 Volunteer Connection ................................................................27 Registration Information ...............................Inside Back Cover Adult Programs ................................. 952-681-6132 ........................................ 612-243-3000 Adult Enrichment - Lisa Rahn ......................... 612-243-3001 Metro South ABE ............................................... 952-681-6170 Learning Exchange ............................................ 952-681-6122 Youth Programs ........... 952-681-6134 Early Childhood Services .............................. 952-681-6200 Bloomington Youth Enrichment ...................... 952-681-6108 ............................. 612-243-3003 Advertising Janet Clarke....................... [email protected] ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS John Ashmead, Jackie Doncavage, Steven Flucas, Ann Jindra, Mary Jo Houlding, Brent Larson, Mary Martin, Ric Oliva, Krista Phillips, Teresa Rosen, Heather Starks Register with your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card 24 hours a day! br.thatscommunityed.com 2575 W 88th Street, Door 11 Bloomington, MN 55431 Catalog published 3 times per year, August, December and February Issue No. 3 Like us on facebook Community Education Services | ART Basic Serger and Beyond Do you have a serger you don’t know how to use? Are you a little confused threading? Take the fear new! about out of serging and get comfortable with what could become your favorite sewing tool. Sessions cover machine and stitch knowledge, threading, rolled tee and more. This class is for all skill levels. Please bring to class: your serger, serger manual and any tools that come ors of serger thread, additional presser feet if you have any and a basic sewing kit including scissors, pins, measuring tools, marking pencil and a seam ripper. Sep. 18-Oct. 2 3 Sessions 1-3 p.m. $55 3136BF-B Thursdays Jefferson Rm A101 Oct. 16-30 3 Sessions 6:30-8:30 p.m. $55 Beginning Crochet In this class you will learn the basics of how to crochet. You will learn how to make single and double crochet stitches and how to read a pattern. You will complete a dishcloth in single crochet, a scarf in double crochet, and a granny square using double crochet that you can build into a scarf or an afghan, or whatever you want! A supply list will be mailed one week prior to the start of class. 3088RF-B Tuesdays Central Rm 102 Sep. 30-Oct. 21 4 Sessions 7-9 p.m. $54 Oct. 28-Nov. 25 1-3 p.m. (No Class Nov. 4) 4 Sessions $54 Beginning Drawing No drawing experience is needed to take this class. The class will give you more produce better results in any painting medium you might pursue. In the class you will explore drawing exercises in charcoal with line, shading and composition. A supply list will be mailed one week prior to the start of class. Cost of supplies is approximately $15. 3067RF Thursdays Central Rm 101 | In this class you will learn to knit and purl and follow a pattern. You will comish the ends, and also how to make fringe. You will need a straight, short length plastic, metal or bamboo knitting needle for all classes. Please also bring a pencil, paper, scissors and a yarn needle (or tapestry needle with a large eye) to each class. Supplies: Dishcloth: 1 skein cotton yarn (Sugar and Cream brand), Scarf: 8 oz. skein worsted weight yarn. 3087RF Mondays Central Rm 101 Nov. 3-24 4 Sessions 1-3 p.m. $54 Beginning Oil Painting 3136RF-A Thursdays Central Rm 103 3088RF-A Tuesdays Central Rm 102 Beginning Knitting Sep. 18-Oct. 16 5 Sessions 7-9 p.m. $57 Many people want to learn how to paint, but few know where to begin. Painting is relaxing; it touches the creative side of your personality. Plus, you have a taninstruction, or you could spend hundreds of dollars in supplies and never use them. In this class you will get the right start! Learning how to paint can seem like an overwhelming endeavor. When you study with Ellen Stinger, she will take you stepby-step, from beginning to painting with advanced techniques used by professional painters. You will learn how to make your paintings look realistic and believable. Ellen will teach you how to set up your paints and properly care for your materials. You will create your own masterpieces and gain a better understanding of color. Learn basic oil painting techniques and how to avoid a muddy painting. You can have all this and have fun in the process! No experience necessary. A supply list will be mailed one week prior to class. Approximate cost of supplies is $60. 3131RF Tuesdays Central Rm 102 Sep. 30-Oct. 21 4 Sessions 1-3 p.m. $54 Beginning Watercolor will learn all about the supplies you will need, and why some are better than others. You will also be given information on where to shop for the best supplies at the most reasonable prices. Learn how to creyour palette, review the color wheel, and mix colors. We will paint a variety of subApproximate cost of supplies is $60. In and you will be given a supply list; you do not need to buy supplies before the 3031RF Mondays Central Rm 103 Sep. 29-Oct. 20 4 Sessions 1-3 p.m. $54 Advanced Watercolor For students who have their brushes, supplies and palettes set up and have painted in the past. Take this course if you want to refresh your skills. We will paint a variety scapes. A supply list will be mailed one week prior to class. Prerequisite: Beginning Watercolor. 3032RF-A Tuesdays Central Rm 102 Oct. 28-Nov. 25 7-9 p.m. (No Class Nov. 4) 4 Sessions $54 3032RF-B Mondays Central Rm 102 Nov. 3-24 4 Sessions 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $54 Instructor Bios Do you want to know more about our instructors? Check out our Instructor Bios online! br.thatscommunityed.com. ART Bonsai - Introduction Nuno Felted Scarf Explore the ancient art of Bonsai. We will discuss the art and history of Bonsai, with Learn a contemporary twist on the traditional art of felt making. Combine silk fabric and soft wool roving for a lightweight scarf you can wear any time of year. Explore a variety of surface design techniques and create a one-of-a-kind accessory. These scarves make great gifts! Bring from home: a sharp scissors, 2-3 old hand towels, 1 old bath towel, and a plastic bag to carry home wet items. Optional: apron (waterproof or cloth). $25 supply fee paid to instructor in class. covers style, art and branch placement. The second class covers potting the tree $30 supply fee paid to instructor in class. 3056BF-A Wednesdays Jefferson Rm A116 Oct. 1 & 8 2 Sessions 7-9:30 p.m. $40 3056RF-B Thursdays Central Multipurpose Rm Nov. 13 & 20 2 Sessions 7-9:30 p.m. $40 3116BF Tuesday Kennedy Rm C103 Holiday Candles and Votives Ambiance! Join us as we decorate six ent techniques using tapes, ribbons, paint, pens, stickers and beads will enhance these vessels. Cost of the class new! holders and supplies to decorate. 3077RF Tuesday Central Rm 103 Dec. 2 1 Session 7-9 p.m. $28 Felted Greeting Cards Create something beautiful and handmade this season. With the holidays just around the corner, it’s the new! perfect time to learn some easy wet felting techniques and make special greeting cards and gift tags for your friends and family. Combine colorful wool and specialty your own creative touches in this fun class. Bring 2-3 hand towels, a sharp scissors and a plastic bag to carry home wet items. $10 supply fee paid to instructor in class includes supplies for several cards and tags. 3025RF-A Wednesday Central Rm 103 Oct. 1 1 Session 6-9:30 p.m. $29 3025BF-B Tuesday Kennedy Rm C103 Nov. 18 1 Session 6-9:30 p.m. $29 Needle Felted Santa Claus Make a three-dimensional needle felted time permitting) that will become a family heirloom! You will learn basic needle felting techniques and the special tricks that allow you to make twinkling eyes, blushing cheeks, new! prior experience needed. $12 supply fee paid to instructor in class will cover all the equipment and materials you will need. 3135RF Mondays Central Rm 102 Nov. 3-24 4 Sessions 1-3 p.m. $49 Fun with Watercolor This watercolor class is for all levels of ability. The instructor will present a demo, then guide students in their projects. The emphasis will be on experimenting with style. A supply list will be mailed one week prior to the start of class. 3133BF Tuesdays Kennedy Rm S46 Oct. 7-28 4 Sessions 6:30-8:30 p.m. $49 Hand-Stamped Holiday Cards In this class we will be creating 25 handstamped and embellished holiday cards be envelopes, pre-cut materials, ready to stamp and assemble. Instructor will provide stamps, inks and tools for you to complete cards. Students should bring their adhesive of choice (i.e. tombow, double sided tape, etc.) or purchase from instructor. 3003BF Monday Jefferson Rm A116 Nov. 24 1 Session Nov. 11 1 Session 5:30-9:30 p.m. $31 One-Needle “Knitting” (Nalbinding) Nalbinding is an ancient craft dating back to the Stone Age and is still in use today. It is easier to learn than knitting or crochet but creates items that look similar and does not unravel, even if cut. If your ancestors came from northern Europe, the Middle East or South America, come get in touch with the way they made clothing and household items. We will learn the Coptic and Danish stitches and the way our ancestors made socks, mittens and hats before there were written instructions. You will decide on a project and work on it with the aid of the instructor. No prior experience needed. A supply list will be mailed one week prior to the start of class. Cost of supplies is less than $10. 3055RF Mondays Central Rm 102 Oct. 6-27 4 Sessions 1-3 p.m. $49 Pastel Painting Experience the medium of dry pastel by making pastel copies of famous paintings (supplied by the instructor), then applying what you learn to your own compositions. Previous drawing or painting experience or having taken the Beginning Drawing class is recommended. A supply list will be mailed one week prior to the start of class. Approximate cost of supplies is $20. 3085RF-A Mondays Central Rm 101 Sep. 15-Oct. 20 6 Sessions 7-9 p.m. $68 3085RF-B Mondays Central Rm 101 Nov. 10-Dec. 15 6 Sessions 7-9 p.m. $68 6-9 p.m. $27 | ART Portrait Drawing This class will explore drawing portraits in Conte Crayon from photos provided by the instructor. Students should have taken Beginning Drawing or have some drawing experience. A supply list will be mailed one week prior to class. Cost of supplies is approximately $15. 3094RF Thursdays Central Rm 101 Nov. 13-Dec. 11 7-9 p.m. (No Class Nov. 27) 4 Sessions $49 Rosemaling Project and Color Study Oct. 23-Nov. 20 5 Sessions Students will choose a pattern and provide paper or prepared woodenware on which to work. The instructor will give critiques and ideas to improve stroke work, color and design. Bring painting supplies. Patterns will be available. Students should have enough skill to work independently. New students will receive a supply list one week prior to the start of class. 3028RF-A Tuesdays Central Rm 103 In this project class a Rosemaling design will be taught step-by-step with a focus on color and scrolls. We will new! explore color mixing and grounds or changing the location of colors impacts the painting. A supply list will be mailed one week prior to the start of class. Cost of supplies is approximately $80. Instead of purchasing supplies, students may use instructor’s paint/brushes for a $15 supply fee payable to instructor in class. 3134RF Thursdays Central Rm 103 Rosemaling Workshop 6:30-9 p.m. $64 3028RF-B Wednesdays Central Rm 103 Sep. 30-Nov. 11 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (No Class Nov. 4) 6 Sessions $78 Oct. 1-Nov. 12 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (No Class Nov. 5) 6 Sessions $78 Rosemaling Workshop Intermediate/Advanced Level If you have had basic Rosemaling classes but aren’t ready for working independently in a workshop, the instructor will ect, on wood or paper, geared to your individual ability at an intermediate level to further your Rosemaling painting skills. If you have a wood piece you would like to decorate, bring it along, and there will be a design that’s just right for you to use. Bring painting supplies. New students will receive a supply list one week prior to the start of class. 3029RF Tuesdays Central Rm 103 Sep. 30-Nov. 11 6:30-9:30 p.m. (No Class Nov. 4) 6 Sessions $78 Rustic Birdhouse Design Bring rustic elegance to your backyard. You will create a unique round body birdhouse with a peaked slanted new! cedar roof and mosaic design using beautiful river rock. All the materials we will use will make this birdhouse durable for the outdoors, or if you prefer to display in your home. $10 supply fee paid to instructor in class covers all supplies. 3137BF-A Thursday Kennedy Rm C103 Sep. 25 1 Session 7-9 p.m. $29 3137RF-B Thursday Central Rm 101 Nov. 6 1 Session 7-9 p.m. $29 Use Your Scraps Hand-Made Cards Do you keep all of your scraps of paper with the good intention of using them on a project? In this class we will new! be creating 25 hand-stamped cards (5 cards, 5 designs). This is a great way to get ideas of uses for those scraps. All materials are cut and ready for you to stamp and assemble (envelopes are included). Instructor will provide stamps and tools to complete your cards. Students should bring adhesive of choice to class (i.e. double stick tape, tombow, etc.). $15 supply fee paid to the instructor in class. 3126RF Monday Central Rm 102 | Sep. 22 1 Session 6-9 p.m. $28 BUSINESS & CAREER DEVELOPMENT Assistant Course Come and join the many professionals munity by starting a medical career as a teaches the skills required to give personal care to patients in a nursing home, hospital, or private home. Areas of study include resident rights, vital signs, safety, nutrition, client personal hygiene and more. Skills are practiced in a supervised laboratory and long-term facility. Mandatory 16 hours of clinicals. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to take the state Nursing Assistant Registry Exam. In addition to tuition, textbooks/ skills packets are available for $20, $20 for scrubs, $20 for background check and $178 cost for state CNA exam. This termediate District 287, Metro South ABE training at a lower tuition cost than local colleges! Due to the reduced price, no scholarships will be available for this class. Prerequisite: Recent (within 12 months) Mantoux test, ability to lift 2530 lbs., HS diploma, GED or proof of 7th grade reading level. 1022RF Mon. & Wed. South Ed Center 7450 Penn Ave. So. Oct. 6-Dec. 3 5-9 p.m. (No Class Oct. 15 & Nov. 26) 16 Sessions $499 Congratulations! You’ve Written a Book, Now What? A revolution is taking place in the bookpublishing industry and the traditional gatekeepers are no longer in control. Auprofessional-quality book for fewer outof-pocket expenses, and take advantage of new ways to promote and sell their books to a worldwide audience. Learn about every stage of the publishing process: creation, publication, promoting/marketing and sales - using time-honored, traditional, and cutting-edge strategies. 1014BF Tuesday Kennedy Rm C104 Sep. 30 1 Session 6:30-8:30 p.m. $26 COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY How To Write, Publish and Sell Your eBook eBook sales are soaring and this is good news for authors. eBooks are easier and Authors are able to publish their work, make it visible to a worldwide audience, and attract the attention of an agent or traditional publisher. Learn about royalty rates, costs, promotion, sales and how to convert your manuscript into an eBook. 1021RF Thursday Central Rm 101 Oct. 23 1 Session 6:30-8:30 p.m. $26 How to Make Money Doing Voice-overs in Television and Radio There’s an exploding media talent market in the Twin Cities, especially for voiceovers. Find out how to get into this fun, creative and potentially lucrative commercial industry. Learn what you need to know to get work, who’s hiring and what they’re looking for, how to use and what to expect from talent agencies, and how to create a professional demo tape and resumé. Be professionally directed to disin a totally non-stressful environment. Optional $15 script packet payable to instructor in class. 1501BF Thursday Jefferson Rm A101 Nov. 6 1 Session 7-9:30 p.m. $53 Work at Home as a Medical Transcriptionist If you want to choose your own hours, ily and make great money, this class will get you started. Discover a step-by-step guide to what medical transcription is, medical transcription versus medical billing and coding, learning medical avoiding expensive and common mistakes, and much more. $20 workbook fee (optional) paid to instructor in class. 1009BF Tuesday Kennedy Rm C104 Oct. 28 1 Session 6:30-9:30 p.m. $44 Teaching Opportunities! If you have an idea for our program or would like to teach, please contact iPad for Beginners Learn how simple the iPad is to use! This class is for beginners who own an iPad and would like to begin learning how to use a tablet. You will be shown basic settings and how to use the apps in a friendly environment. Bring your iPad to class. Optional stylus for iPad will be available for purchase for $5. 2065BF-A Mon. & Wed. Jefferson Rm C104 Oct. 6 & 8 2 Sessions 7-9 p.m. $37 2065RF-B Wed. & Thu. Central Rm 202 Nov. 5 & 6 2 Sessions 7-9 p.m. $37 2065BF-C Tue. & Thu. Jefferson Rm C104 Dec. 2 & 4 2 Sessions 7-9 p.m. $37 iPad for Beginners 2 Revisited This class is for those who have taken the iPad for Beginners course. If you know the basics of the iPad, be ready new! to discover even more features including text editing, maps and calendar tools. Other topics include Face Time, iMessages and iCloud services. Bring your iPad to class. 2066BF-A Tue. & Thu. Jefferson Rm C104 Oct. 14 & 16 2 Sessions 7-9 p.m. $37 2066RF-B Wed. & Thu. Central Rm 202 Nov. 12 & 13 2 Sessions 7-9 p.m. $37 2066BF-C Tue. & Thu. Jefferson Rm C104 Dec. 9 & 11 2 Sessions 7-9 p.m. $37 Social Couponing Social Couponing covers how to create and deploy coupons from a seller’s perspective. Students will use new! a platform that makes it easy for customers to share coupons on social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+, etc. Social couponing is a free marketing tool and a great way to by their social friends who also like the coupon brand. This class will be taught by Ken Horst, VP of Digital Marketing for Globe Education Network. Class will be held at Minnesota School of Business Street. Park in the main lot in the front of the building and enter in the main entrance. 2076RF Monday Sep. 22 MSB Richfield Campus 1 Session 5:30-9:30 p.m. $25 | COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY Become a Successful Blogger Whether you are looking to become a personal blogger, promote your business or brand, or generate pasnew! sive income, this intensive, four-hour mini-course will help you get started in the right direction. Topics discussed include: choosing the right platform, domain name registration/ web hosting, editorial calendars, content creation vs. content curation, blogging for SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and integrating social media with blogging. Class will be held at Minnesota School lot in front of the building and enter in the main entrance. 2075RF Monday Sep. 29 MSB Richfield Campus 1 Session 5:30-9:30 p.m. $25 Exploring Android - Using the Capabilities of Your Android Smart Phone Do you have an Android smart phone? Do you wish you knew more about how to use it so you could take advantage of all its capabilities? We will talk about what Android is, what it does, how to customize your phone, some of the apps that came with your phone, and how to purchase and download new apps. Bring your Android smart phone to class. 2027BF-A Thursdays Jefferson Media Ctr Sep. 25 & Oct. 2 2 Sessions 2027RF-B Thursdays Central Rm 202 Nov. 20 & Dec. 4 6:30-8:30 p.m. 2 Sessions $38 6:30-8:30 p.m. $38 Electronic Library for Minnesota - What Is It and How Can I Use It? Learn all about the Electronic Library for Minnesota (ELM), a free online resource available to all Minnesota residents. Through ELM you can locate recent fulltext articles and information from Consumer Reports, the Star Tribune, or one of thousands of popular and scholarly magazines, journals, and newspapers. It also contains full-text reference articles, as well as videos, images, and information from encyclopedias, almanacs, directories, and other information resources. You can use ELM from home, work, school, or any place that has Internet access. This class includes lectures, demonstrations and your own). Prerequisite: Basic Computer Skills or equivalent experience. 2077RF-A Wednesdays Central Rm 301 Nov. 5 & 12 2 Sessions 10:30 a.m.-Noon $21 2077RF-B Tuesdays Central Rm 301 Dec. 9 & 16 2 Sessions 1-2:30 p.m. $21 Basic Computer Skills Develop a basic understanding of the function and operation of a personal computer, while learning some computer terminology. We’ll start from the very beginning: how to turn the computer on, using the mouse and keyboard, etc. You’ll also use the computer to type and print a short note. Course allows you to develop a comfort level with the computer. This course is for students with NO computer experience. 2051RF Monday Central Rm 301 Sep. 29 1 Session 6-9:30 p.m. $40 MS Windows 7 - The Basics Learn the basics of the Windows 7 Operating System. Become comfortable with the desktop, run a few of the built-in applications and create desktop shortcuts. We’ll cover program window controls, using the menu, screen tabs and dialog boxes. You’ll also learn to change settings for the mouse, keyboard and display. Prerequisite: Basic Computer Skills or equivalent experience. 2053RF Mon. & Thu. Central Rm 301 | Oct. 6 & 9 2 Sessions 6-9:30 p.m. $80 MS OFFICE 2010 CLASSES MS Word 2010 - Level 1 Learn the basics of this popular word processing program. We’ll cover using the ribbon and Quick Access toolbar, writing a letter, checking spelling and grammar, changing margins and tabs, line spacing, editing text, printing, saving & retrieving to class. Prerequisite: MS Windows 7 or equivalent skills. 2054RF Mon. & Thu. Central Rm 301 Oct. 13 & 16 2 Sessions 6-9:30 p.m. $80 MS Word 2010 - Level 2 Learn to use borders and shading, bullets and numbering, create and format tables and templates, and work with columns. We’ll also cover the use of leader tabs, macros, Edit Replace, and the thesaurus. . Prerequisite: MS Word 2010 - Level 1 or equivalent skills. 2055RF Mon. & Thu. Central Rm 301 Nov. 10 & 13 2 Sessions 6-9:30 p.m. $80 MS Word Macros & AutoText Have you ever said to yourself, “I wish I didn’t have to repeat this over and over again!”? Learn to use the MS Word Macro and AutoText features to eliminate repetitive typing and the formatting of documents. . Prerequisite: MS Word 2010 - Level 1 or equivalent experience. 2050RF Wednesday Central Rm 301 Nov. 12 1 Session 6-9:30 p.m. $40 MS Word Makes Holiday Envelopes & Labels We’ll thoroughly cover the MS Word Envelopes & Labels feature. You’ll learn to and print mailing and new! create return address labels, and to quickly print envelopes. We’ll also cover the use of color and clipart to enhance labels and envelopes for the holidays! . Prerequisite: MS Word 2010 - Level 1 or equivalent experience. 2070RF Wednesday Central Rm 301 Nov. 5 1 Session 6-9:30 p.m. $40 COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY MS Excel 2010 - Level 1 Learn to create an Excel spreadsheet, work with formulas, format spreadsheet information and print your projects. We’ll cover using Auto Fill and Auto Sequence, changing cell formatting, using borders and shading, and creating charts. Two projects will be completed during the course. . Prerequisite: Windows 7 or equivalent skills. 2057RF Mon. & Thu. Central Rm 301 Oct. 20 & 23 2 Sessions 6-9:30 p.m. $80 MS Excel 2010 - Level 2 Expand your knowledge of Excel. Learn MS Access 2010 - Level 1 Learn to use this powerful database program to store all kinds of information, from a simple list of contacts to an inventory catalog with thousands of products. Once the information is stored, you’ll learn to use easy features to retrieve, ana- MS Access 2010 - Level 2 This course will improve your database design skills and your understanding of types of queries, hone your form design skills, cover macros, and improve your report formatting skills. Please bring a design a simple new database, enter the data and then practice creating queries, forms and reports to access the data. Prerequisite: MS Access 2010 - Level 1 or equivalent skills. format data to meet your exact information needs. class. . Prerequisite: MS Windows 7 or equivalent skills. Dec. 1 & 4 2 Sessions 2024RF Mon. & Thu. Central Rm 301 Nov. 3 & 6 2 Sessions 2086RF Mon. & Thu. Central Rm 301 6-9:30 p.m. $80 6-9:30 p.m. $80 We Provide Flexible Solutions For All Your Computer Training Needs Sometimes your work schedule or hectic life may not permit you to enroll in one of our regularly scheduled courses. Community Education provides a variety of from beginning to advanced levels for individuals or small groups. training comes without the usually expensive price tag. Virtually additional courses in many subjects, are available and presented at a pace that meets individual needs. routine are also available. Training is held in our computer lab or your workplace during regular business hours. Evening hours are available on a limited basis. We use a sliding rate schedule that begins at just $45/hr. for one student and varies according to the group size. problems, analyze data, manage workbooks, and link information in multiple worksheets and workbooks. You’ll also improve your formula designing skills and learn to create detailed charts and graphs. class. Prerequisite: MS Excel 2010 - Level 1 or equivalent skills. 2058RF Mon. & Thu. Central Rm 301 Nov. 17 & 20 2 Sessions 6-9:30 p.m. $80 MS PowerPoint 2010 - Level 1 sentations using PowerPoint. You’ll get a hands-on introduction that will enable you to easily create powerful full-color presentations on your PC. We’ll cover all the basics: using the ribbon and Quick Access, toolbar, editing and correcting text, plus using slide transitions and animations. You’ll also learn to create overhead transparencies, speaker’s notes, and audience handouts. to class. Prerequisite: MS Windows 7 or equivalent skills. 2059RF Mon. & Thu. Central Rm 301 Oct. 27 & 30 2 Sessions 6-9:30 p.m. $80 Instructor Bios Do you want to know more about our instructors? Check out our Instructor Bios online! br.thatscommunityed.com. For general questions on course more information on private course Call 952-440-6300. | 7 COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY CULINARY SKILLS SENIOR CLASSES Canning and Preserving 1 provided. Class sizes are limited. Basic Computer Skills Develop a basic understanding of the function and operation of a personal computer, along with some computer terminology. We’ll start from the very beginning: how to turn the computer on, using the mouse and keyboard, etc. You’ll also use the computer to type a short letter. Course allows you to develop a comfort level with the computer. For students with NO computer experience. 2067RF Mon. & Thu. Central Rm 301 Sep. 29 & Oct. 2 2 Sessions 1-4 p.m. $71 MS Windows 7 - The Basics Learn the basics of the Windows 7 Operating System. Become comfortable with the desktop, run a few of the built-in applications, and create desktop shortcuts. We’ll cover window controls, using the menu, screen tabs, and dialog boxes. You’ll also learn to change settings for the mouse, keyboard, and display. Prerequisite: Basic Computer Skills or equivalent experience. 2068RF Mon. & Thu. Central Rm 301 Oct. 6-13 3 Sessions 1-4 p.m. $83 Internet & Email Skills Browser controls and shortcuts to simplify searches. Use e-mail to communicate easily with your children and grandchildren who may be located anywhere in the world. It’s fast, it’s easy, and you don’t have to buy any stamps! You’ll practice the techniques for both sending and receiving e-mail messages. Prerequisite: MS Windows 7 or equivalent skills. 2069RF Mon. & Thu. Central Rm 301 Oct. 20-27 3 Sessions 1-4 p.m. $79 After a demonstration of basic techniques we will prepare and can either a soup or sauce. Each participant will new! also make gravlax during this two and a half hour workshop. Gravlax is a Nordic dish consisting of raw salmon cured in salt, sugar and dill, which is normally served as an appetizer. Please bring a container to take your gravlax home in. Workshop is taught by a trained chef. 4059BF Tuesday Jefferson Rm A100 Sep. 23 1 Session 6:30-9 p.m. $30 Canning and Preserving 2 After a demonstration of basic techniques, participants will prepare and can a fresh soup and spaghetti sauce. All new! supplies are provided. Workshop is taught by a trained chef. 4060BF Monday Jefferson Rm A100 Oct. 6 1 Session 6:30-8:30 p.m. $28 Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day texture? Surprise family and friends with fabulous, delicious homemade artisan breads! Learn to make savory, healthy loaves in less than 5 minutes using dough that you mix in minutes (no kneading required) and store in your refrigerator for up to two weeks. Sample several breads in class, mix up a batch of dough to take home and receive recipes for several artisan bread options. Demonstration, handson and tasting – you will leave class with a batch of bread dough and a warm loaf of bread that you make and bake in class. a set of measuring cups and spoons, and a large wooden spoon to class. $8 food fee paid to instructor in class. 4043BF Wednesday Jefferson Rm A100 Oct. 8 1 Session 6:30-8:15 p.m. $36 Chowders Not just for clams! During this two and a half hour workshop, participants will learn to make clam chowder, new! chicken chowder and bacon/ ham chowder. Discover the reason for the delicious aroma of your favorite chowder as you prepare these dishes from scratch. Please bring containers to take your chowder home in. Workshop is taught by a trained chef. 4067BF Tuesday Jefferson Rm A100 | Oct. 28 1 Session 6:30-9 p.m. $35 CULINARY SKILLS Explore Home Winemaking Bake & Take Take care of your holiday baking in 3 hours and take home delicious and festive holiday cookies. The dough will be ready for you to prepare, bake and decorate. Varieties include Sugar Cookies, Pistachio Thumbprints, Peanut Blossoms, Chocolate Buttons, Date Balls, Cherry Drops, Lemon Drops, Peanut Butter Reindeer CookSugar. Our cooks will help do the baking! Of course you will need to stay and help with clean up. Bring containers to hold 10 dozen cookies. Limit 20 people per class. No walk-in registrations will be accepted. Copies of the recipes, hair restraints, aprons and gloves are provided. Cost of the class includes supplies. 4002RF-A Thursday Richfield Middle Cafeteria Dec. 4 1 Session 6:30-9:30 p.m. $46 4002RF-B Tuesday Richfield Middle Cafeteria Dec. 9 1 Session 6:30-9:30 p.m. $46 4002RF-C Thursday Richfield Middle Cafeteria Dec. 11 1 Session 6:30-9:30 p.m. $46 Discover the tricks to making great wine at home for yourself or to give as a fabulous gift with that uniquely personal touch. Learn the step-by-step process to make wine from fresh fruits, fruit juices and kit wines from around the world, as well as both bottling and labeling techniques. We will put together a kit wine, and then we will prepare fruits and “balance” the juice so it’s ready for the fermentation step. The class is taught without having any wine or alcohol on the premises. You’re sure to enjoy this fun 4006RF Thursday Oct. 23 Richfield High School 1 Session Rm 135 7-9 p.m. $34 Preserving the Bounty Jams, Jellies, Butters and Marmalades What could be more comforting on a cold winter night than your own preserves? Bloomington Holiday Bake & Take Nancy and her elves are back to help you with your holiday baking! As always, you’ll take home ten varieties of cookies including: Rudolph’s Molasses, Peanut Blossoms, Snowballs, Santa’s Sugar, Christmas Stars, Peanut Butter Balls and many more surprises! You’ll go home with ten dozen cookies. You’ll be provided with cookie dough, and everything you need to form, trim, and decorate the cookies. Bring your own apron if you like and containers to carry home your ten dozen treats. Please arrive on time and plan on staying the full three hours. Of course you will need to stay and help with clean up. Cookies will not be given to no-shows. Due to safety restrictions, no children are allowed in the class. $12 food fee payable to the instructor. Park on the west side (back of school) and enter Door E. 4001BF-A Saturday Valley View Middle Cafeteria Nov. 29 1 Session 9 a.m.-Noon $34 4001BF-G Thursday Valley View Middle Rm B143 Dec. 18 1 Session 6-9 p.m. $34 4001BF-B Saturday Valley View Middle Cafeteria Nov. 29 1 Session 1-4 p.m. $34 4001BF-H Friday Valley View Middle Cafeteria Dec. 19 1 Session 6-9 p.m. $34 4001BF-C Friday Valley View Middle Cafeteria Dec. 12 1 Session 6-9 p.m. $34 4001BF-I Saturday Valley View Middle Cafeteria Dec. 20 1 Session 9 a.m.-Noon $34 4001BF-D Monday Valley View Middle Cafeteria Dec. 15 1 Session 6-9 p.m. $34 4001BF-J Saturday Valley View Middle Cafeteria Dec. 20 1 Session 1-4 p.m. $34 4001BF-E Tuesday Valley View Middle Rm B143 Dec. 16 1 Session 6-9 p.m. $34 4001BF-K Monday Valley View Middle Cafeteria Dec. 22 1 Session 6-9 p.m. $34 4001BF-F Wednesday Valley View Middle Cafeteria Dec. 17 1 Session 6-9 p.m. $34 homemade holiday gifts! Many fruits, herbs and even veggies make beautiful, ence between the various preserves and have the opportunity to taste several to of pectin to make perfect preserves and ideas to make your preserves unique. Learn basic “hot water bath” techniques that are applicable to other canning projects. You will prepare a batch of jam from enjoy. Handout of recipes included. Class includes demonstration, hands-on and tasting. $8 food fee paid to instructor in class. 4009BF Wednesday Jefferson Rm A100 Oct. 1 1 Session 6:30-8:15 p.m. $36 Register Early registrations are accepted up to and including the day of class (for most classes), the decision to run or cancel a class is made a week in advance, so register early! This could ensure quickly or prevent your class from enrollment. | CULINARY SKILLS DANCE & MUSIC MEET MONICA MOHN for All Occasions You’ve tried the rest, now try the best This is one of Nancy’s most popular classes. She has shown thousands of students how to make these rich, chocolaty delicacies. With just one 3-hour class, you’ll be casions... from graduations to weddings to gifts and more. Each student will take each student will take home a nice box of $12 supply fee paid to the candy kits are available for purchase for future candy making projects. 4010BF-A Thursday Oct. 2 6-9 p.m. Valley View Middle 1 Session $33 Rm B143 - Park on west side (back of school) Door E. 4010RF-B Wednesday Oct. 8 Richfield High School 1 Session Rm 135 6-9 p.m. $33 In a hurry? Tired of tasteless and unhealthy fast food? Learn how to incorporate quick and easy meal maknew! ing into a demanding work and social or family schedule during this two-hour workshop. Discover proper storage techniques, shelf life and how to correctly reheat leftovers. Please bring a container to take your meals home in. Workshop is taught by a trained chef. Nov. 3 1 Session 6:30-8:30 p.m. $28 Additional Fees/Materials Additional fees and/or materials are required for some classes. Check the course description for the amount. Payment is made directly to the otherwise noted. England. She teaches throughout the metro area. 2-Left Feet Ballroom Dance Workshop Convinced that you have 2-left feet or that dancing is not for you? But still, it would be helpful to know a few steps, just in case…whether you are a “2-left footer” or not, learn fun moves and simple tips from a pro to ease you over those “just in case” moments. A little bit of Swing, a touch of Foxtrot, a smattering of Waltz, a tweak of Rumba and a jazzed up “high school prom Swing & Sway” are all it takes! And you’ll be out on the 7090RF Fridays Central Multipurpose Rm Nov. 7 & 14 2 Sessions 6-7:30 p.m. $29 Greased Lightning Line Dance It’s time to put on those dancing shoes for “Greased Lightning”! Oh so fun...with all the moves that make this dance a timeless classic! No partner needed. new! 7016RF Friday Central Multipurpose Rm Nov. 21 1 Session 6-7 p.m. $15 Party Line Dance Young Adult Cuisine 4069BF Monday Jefferson Rm A100 Monica has won multiple “USA Dance” National Ballroom Dance titles and has more than 20 years of ballroom dance experience. A highly respected, independent Step into the party with this workshop on the popular line dances of Electric Slide, new! No partner needed. 7015RF Friday Central Multipurpose Rm Sep. 26 1 Session 6-7 p.m. $15 Swing Dance Workshop Two nights. One dance. A lifetime of fun! An “Arch”, a “Loop”…just 2 of the patterns petitive dance experience to make the swing easy, with patterns you can use for years to come. Couples only please. 7010RF Fridays Central Multipurpose Rm Oct. 3 & 10 2 Sessions 6-7:30 p.m. $49 Thriller Line Dance Always been thrilled by the moves in “Thriller”? Then this workshop is for you! This fun line dance is a great, easy version of the classic moves that inspired us all. By the end of the class you’ll be dancing the night away! No partner needed! 7084RF Friday Central Multipurpose Rm Oct. 24 1 Session 6-7:30 p.m. $17 Wedding Dance Crash Course - It’s Not Too Late to Look Great You thought about it! You wanted to! But where did the time go? Not to worry, in just 2 hours learn the common wedding dances: Waltz, Rumba, Foxtrot and Slow Dance. You will learn easy dancing skills and fun patterns so you’ll feel comfortable and look great on that special day. With expert guidance of 3-time Ballroom Dance champion, Monica Mohn, you’ll be dancing before you know it! Couples only please. Bring your music! 7082RF Friday CentralMultipurpose Rm | Sep. 19 1 Session 6-8 p.m. $34 DANCE & MUSIC MEET JAY DUDDING Line Dancing as you “vine” and “hitch” and dance in a line. Energize and exercise both your mind and body! No partners! Wear comfortable shoes (preferably leather-soled). This program is co-sponsored by the City of Bloomington’s Parks and Recreation Division and ISD #271/280 Community Education. Jay Dudding, recruited by cruise lines around the world, is also one of the best dance instructors in the metro area. Don’t miss this great opportunity - take advantage of Jay’s experience and knowledge of dance and his ability to teach in a relaxed setting. You’ll receive individual attention in a group setting. If you are unable to attend class on your scheduled night, see Jay about other options or call him at 952-830-0062. Couples and singles welcome. Classes are held at the Bloomington Civic Plaza, Center for the Arts, Rehearsal Hall located at 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road. 7049BF Beginners (No previous experience required) Wednesdays Oct. 1-Nov. 19 11-11:55 a.m. Bloomington Civic Plaza 8 Sessions $59 Latin Dance - Let’s Begin This Latin class is just plain fun and will 7047BF Intermediate (Completed 50+ lessons) Wednesdays Oct. 1-Nov. 19 Bloomington Civic Plaza 8 Sessions the Rumba, Salsa, Cha-Cha, Tango and Samba, including Parallel Breaks and Cross Over Break dance steps. Singles welcome. Don’t miss a beat - register today!. 7079BF Wednesdays Sep. 24-Oct. 15 Jefferson Lunchroom 4 Sessions Guitar I 7:45-9 p.m. $31 Latin Dance - Let’s Continue Continue to perfect and review the Rumba, Salsa, Cha-Cha, Samba and Tango dance steps with Jay Dudding leading the way. You’ll receive individual attention in a group 7080BF Wednesdays Olson Middle Band Rm Swing & Ballroom Dance - Let’s Begin In this exciting class you will learn the East Coast Swing (ECS), Hustle, and Waltz; including the Under Arm Turn, Cuddle Walk and Twinkle dance steps. The East Coast tating swing dance that has many wraps, tunnels, and turns. The Hustle is a catchall name for several disco dances, which were extremely popular in the 1970’s including aspects of Swing and Salsa. The Waltz is a smooth progressive dance characterized by ery dance class. 6:30-7:45 p.m. $31 Swing & Ballroom Dance - Let’s Continue Continue to perfect and review your East Coast Swing, Hustle, and Waltz dance steps as it is a key element in helping students relax, learn and experience success. You’ll reclass. Singles welcome. Class size is limited so register early! 7004BF Wednesdays Oct. 22-Nov. 12 6:30-7:45 p.m. (No Class Nov. 5) Jefferson Lunchroom 3 Sessions $25 Do you want to learn to play the guitar? Come join us in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Learn basic picking techniques, note reading, chords and popular songs. Previous knowledge of music is not required. Students must provide their own guitar. $1 supply fee paid to instructor in class. 7060BF Thursdays Oct. 22-Nov. 12 7:45-9 p.m. (No Class Nov. 5) Jefferson Lunchroom 3 Sessions $25 7005BF Wednesdays Sep. 24-Oct. 15 Jefferson Lunchroom 4 Sessions 9:55-10:50 a.m. $59 Sep. 18-Nov. 20 7-7:50 p.m. (No Class Oct. 23 & Nov. 13) 8 Sessions $85 Guitar II Are you ready for some more guitar playing fun? This class is a continuation of Beginning Guitar I. We will be learning more strumming patterns, chords, and songs. $1 supply fee paid to instructor in class. Prerequisite: Beginning Guitar I or instructor consent. 7061BF Thursdays Olson Middle Band Rm Sep. 18-Nov. 20 8-8:50 p.m. (No Class Oct. 23 & Nov. 13) 8 Sessions $85 Guitar III This is an on-going class for those who wish to continue their study of guitar. $2 supply fee paid to instructor in class. Prerequisite: Beginning Guitar II or instructor consent. 7062BF Wednesdays Olson Middle Band Rm Oct. 1-Nov. 19 8 Sessions 7:30-8:20 p.m. $85 | DANCE & MUSIC FINANCE & INVESTMENT Advanced Investment Techniques Investing in the market is no place to be a daredevil, yet millions of Americans are exposing their portfolio to unnecessary risks. Many investors believe that a “buy and hold” strategy is the best course of action, but we’ll prove to you it can be Just Once Guitar for Busy People Have you ever wanted to learn the guitime? This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Topics include: How to form the three main types of chords; How to tune your guitar; Basic strumming patterns; and how to play along with simple tunes. Bring your own acoustic guitar. Workbook and practice DVD included in registration fee. 7072BF-A Tuesday Jefferson Rm E100 Sep. 30 1 Session 7-9:30 p.m. $58 7072RF-B Monday Central Rm 103 Nov. 10 1 Session 7-9:30 p.m. $58 Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People Some music teachers may not want you to know this, but you don’t need years of weekly lessons to learn how to the play piano. In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets to give you years of musical enjoyment. How do we do it? While regular piano teachers teach note reading, piano professionals use chords. You can learn enough chords to play any song in this one session. $29 supply fee paid to instructor in class for workbook and practice CD. 7046BF Monday Jefferson Rm E102 Sep. 22 1 Session 6:30-9:30 p.m. $31 Instructor Bios Do you want to know more about our instructors? Check out our Instructor Bios online! br.thatscommunityed.com. | plan. This course will show you how to cut through the clutter of the day-to-day market action, identifying meaningful patterns in price movements of your stocks, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and mutual funds. We will teach you how to protect and enhance your investment portfolio with stock options and introduce you to some of the best professional money management tips that you will 1377BF Wednesday Jefferson Rm A101 Oct. 1 1 Session 6:30-9 p.m. $39 Critical Wealth Factors for a Successful Retirement Think you have enough money? Are you new! dence throughout your retirement years? Understand the little-known problem of “Tax Bracket Creep” and its will your heirs really need to know? How do Estate Taxes, Income Taxes, Exwealth retention? Attendees will receive able information. 1350RF Thursday Central Rm 103 Oct. 16 1 Session 7-9 p.m. $21 Estate Planning Foundations This course will walk you through the various types of estate planning techniques available today and how each affects probate or is used to avoid probate. This course will also discuss what a living trust is and how it is used while retaining control of your assets. Other areas of discussion will include information on different types of wills, joint bank accounts, pay-on-death and transfer-on-death accounts, and joint ownerships in real estate and life estates. 1330BF-A Tuesday Jefferson Rm C102 Oct. 14 1 Session 7-9 p.m. $21 1330RF-B Tuesday Central Rm 101 Nov. 11 1 Session 7-9 p.m. $21 How to Sell a Home for More Money - Confessions of a Real Estate Insider In this class I will reveal: 4 sure ways to make buyers want your home, 10 techniques a professional would use to stage tive home improvements that can return thousands of dollars to you, 12 purchase agreement traps and how to avoid them, and the #1 secret that could clinch your sale. 1345RF Monday Central Rm 102 Oct. 27 1 Session 7-9:30 p.m. $21 Navigating Medicare for Those Preparing to Retire and for Caregivers Thinking of getting ready to retire? Are you a family member or a caregiver to someone that has Medicare coverages? Already have Medicare and just want to know what is going on? This class is a chance for anyone to learn about Medicare. Spend the evening learning about the Medicare Adventure. We will discuss Medicare Parts A, B, C and D coverages, supplement types and Part D plans. The class is an educational opportunity 1396RF-A Thursday Central Rm 103 Sep. 25 1 Session 6:30-9 p.m. $21 1396RF-B Wednesday Central Rm 103 Dec. 10 1 Session 6:30-9 p.m. $21 Planning for Long-Term Care In this seminar on Long-Term Care Planning, you’ll learn what long-term care is and where it’s provided, stratenew! gies to pay for it, key features and government incentives for LTC insurance, and how Medicare and Medicaid factor into long-term care planning. 1365RF-A Tuesday Central Rm 102 Sep. 23 1 Session 7-8 p.m. $21 1365BF-B Thursday Jefferson Rm C103 Oct. 23 1 Session 7-8 p.m. $21 FINANCE & INVESTMENT How to Protect Yourself from Excess Estate and Income Taxes Join us and you will learn how to avoid the IRS taking a large portion of your retirement accounts and how to structure a multi-generation IRA. Don’t wait to become informed! Other topics include decisions you face at age 70½, charitable pay estate taxes. 1381RF Tuesday Central Rm 101 Oct. 28 1 Session 6:30-8:30 p.m. $21 Retirement Making Your Money Last Have you retired recently? Are you planning to retire soon? This class looks at ways to help build a reasonnew! able and sustainable strategy for managing income and expenses during retirement. We will explore key expenses, social security, 401K options and market volatility as well as ways to prepare in advance for things that may not go as expected. 1364BF Wednesday Jefferson Rm A101 Oct. 15 1 Session 6:30-8 p.m. $21 Real Estate Investing How to Win with Investment Properties, Foreclosures & Short Sale Opportunities Many people interested in real estate investing take courses, read books and attend seminars. For most, the net result is: Lack of Action - Nothing Happens! This class will show you how to take preproperties NOW. As a special bonus - all attending will receive the links to a PDF version of the book entitled “Reality Based” Real Estate Investing authored by the instructor, a $25 savings! You will learn: where the best deals are in today’s market, how to buy properties without between the various types of rentals in the marketplace, how to come up with the down payment for your purchase, where property situations, how to avoid common rental property owner pitfalls and ultimately retire wealthy with a rental portfolio. 1322BF Wednesday Jefferson Rm A101 Sep. 24 1 Session 7-9 p.m. $21 Revocable Trusts A Revocable Living Trust may not be for everyone, but for many people, taking the time to secure a Trust now can save time, money, and frustration for their loved ones in the future. Learn what a Revocable Living Trust is, how a Revocable Trust can help you avoid probate and secure your estate, and how to assess if a Revocable Trust makes sense for you will all be discussed in this class. 1383BF Thursday Jefferson Rm C103 Dec. 4 1 Session 6:30-8 p.m. $21 Smart Home Buying Secrets to Navigating a Turbulent Market Learn the aspects of buying a home in today’s market. A basic overview will cover: what to look for in a home, best qualifying, purchase agreements, foreclosures and short sales, tax advantages, and how to evaluate your options. Common pitfalls will also be discussed. 1308BF Monday Jefferson Rm A101 Nov. 3 1 Session 7-9:30 p.m. $21 | FINANCE & INVESTMENT FITNESS Ten Secrets & Tips for Successfully Buying a Home or Investment Property home buyer, or an investor, you will learn how to be more successful at acquiring real estate. Some of the topics covered in class: what to include in a purchase agreeto cover closing costs and mortgage insurance, how to obtain a free credit report and why a home inspection is important and what to look for. 1315RF Wednesday Central Rm 102 Oct. 1 1 Session 7-9 p.m. $21 Savvy Social Security Planning for Boomers - What Everyone Should Know After being told for years that Social Security is going broke, baby boomers are realizing that it will soon be their turn to collect. Questions Boomers are asking include: Will Social Security still be there for me? How much can I expect to receive and when should I apply for it? How can curity be enough to live on in retirement? Bring a pen and paper to class. $5 supply fee paid to instructor in class. 1375RF-A Tuesday Central Rm 101 Sep. 30 1 Session 7-9 p.m. $21 1375BF-B Wednesday Jefferson Rm C102 Nov. 12 1 Session 7-9 p.m. $21 The ABC’s of Medicare (and Part D, too) Seniors pay a much larger share of their income in out-of-pocket health costs than non-seniors do… understanding the difreduce your costs. We’ll discuss Parts A, B, C and Part D (prescription) plans which also contribute to the Medicare confusion. Find out which plan is right for you. Regardless if you will soon become eligible or have been a Medicare participant for some time, this class will provide you information on enrollment, eligibility, coverage, cost and options. 1384BF Tuesday Kennedy Rm C104 | Oct. 7 1 Session 7-9 p.m. $21 What To Do When Someone Dies Basic Yoga Yoga is an excellent way to build strength Do you know the important tasks that must be taken care of if someone dies? Elder Law Attorney Elizabeth Michaelis will discuss the practical considerations in four main tasks when you are responsible for settling the estate. This presentation explains the role of the personal representative (Executor), the family members and others, in an orderly estate administration. 1367BF Thursday Jefferson Rm C103 Oct. 2 1 Session 6:30-8 p.m. $21 Wills, Trusts and Other Estate Planning Tools and a Trust? Which tools are right for you given your goals and intentions for your estate? This class will review the key planning tools available to you, including Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives. Information will also be provided on probate avoidance and recent shifts in the laws that may impact your planning options and strategies. 1326BF Thursday Jefferson Rm C103 Oct. 30 1 Session 6:30-8 p.m. $21 Writing Your Own Will Who would raise your children if you died? Who will be your executor? Without a will, the laws in Minnesota and a judge make all of the decisions. Whether you’re married, single or divorced, it’s important to have a will to make sure your wishes (and not those of the State) are carried out. Learn about estates and wills, and prepare a complete legal will in class. You will be provided with all instructions, a professionally prepared form, witnesses and a notary public - everything necessary to complete this important document. For people who have an estate of less than $700,000 (including life insurance) and who don’t own a business. Spouses must register separately. A class preparation form will be mailed to you. 1312BF-A Tuesday Kennedy Rm C104 Oct. 21 1 Session 6:30-9 p.m. $45 1312RF-B Monday Central Rm 102 Dec. 8 1 Session 6:30-9 p.m. $45 and stress from your body. Each class will include centering and warm ups, and a sequence of yoga poses (asanas) plus deep relaxation and breathing techniques that will leave your mind calm and your body refreshed. This class is for anyone who has some yoga experience (not essential) or for those who wish to continue their practice. Wear loose comfortable, layered clothing and bring a yoga mat and water. Park in the back lot and enter Door 17. 3509BF Wednesdays Hillcrest Gym Sep. 17-Dec. 10 6-7 p.m. (No Class Nov. 19) 12 Sessions $96 Beginning Yoga Level 1 Learn the fundamentals of yoga. Yoga’s stress. Learn traditional yoga stretches, poses and balance techniques to increase your range of motion and improve your Please bring a yoga mat and towel or yoga strap to use in class. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. 3505RF-A Mondays Sep. 15-Oct. 27 Richfield Dual 7 Sessions Language School Gym 6:15-7:15 p.m. $56 3505RF-B Mondays Nov. 3-Dec. 15 Richfield Dual 7 Sessions Language School Gym 6:15-7:15 p.m. $56 Hula Hoop for Fun and Fitness! You will get a fantastic workout and be able to keep the hoop spinning. Stretch, tone, and strengthen your entire body while hooping to energizing music. Annette is host/producer of the popular television show, “Yoga on the Go”! Hoops will be provided in class and may be purchased from the instructor for $15. 3510RF Thursday Central Gym Sep. 25 1 Session 6-7:30 p.m. $21 Central Building Entrance Park in the back of the building and enter Door #5 for all classes. Class locations will be listed in the entrance of door #5. FITNESS BELLY DANCE CLASSES Belly Dance Basics I tone your arms. Learn the basics of this traditional Middle Eastern dance, as well as contemporary Western variations. Belly dance is low-impact and suitable for all shapes, dered if you could learn to do a hip shimmy, the answer is “yes”! Students will need a 3521RF Wednesdays Central Multipurpose Rm Sep. 17-Nov. 19 7-8:30 p.m. (No Class Oct. 29 & Nov. 5) 8 Sessions $78 Belly Dance Basics II of smaller muscle groups while learning authentic Belly Dance moves resulting in a shapelier, toned body. Basics Level II explores use of props, various styles and ethnic regions of Belly Dance and more complex rhythms. A minimum of 1 year in Basic exercises. 3503RF Thursdays Central Multipurpose Rm new! the trail. This understanding bicyclists and encourages more ridership. The class will practice the following principles: Riding predictably, Practice crash avoidance maneuvers and other skills, How to properly maintain your vehicle (the bicycle) and Road Test. This course has been successful in creating Cycling Instructors). We recommend this class for adults and children over the age of 14. This two-day curriculum is fast-paced, both in classroom and with hands-on skills training. Bring your bicycle and weather-appropriate riding gear. Helmets must be worn. Classroom, Parking Lot skills and On-Road practice location will be held at Bryant Park, 1001 West 85th Street in Bloomington. Class includes lunch on Saturday. Note: $50 scholarships available Sep. 18-Nov. 6 8 Sessions 7-8:30 p.m. $78 Belly Dance Basics Sampler - Basic Shimmies Contour hips, thighs, buttocks and calves while learning signature Belly Dance shimmies. Improve rhythm and coordination while shimmying to authentic Middle Eastern Park on the west side (back of school), enter Door E. 3577BF Tuesdays Valley View Middle Cafeteria Oct. 21-Nov. 18 7-8:30 p.m. (No Class Nov. 4) 4 Sessions $43 Belly Dance Basics Sampler Fabulous Abs and Awesome Arms Experience deep toning of core, torso, muscles and arms with methodical, undulating cating sounds of melodic instruments from the Middle East. Enjoy a low impact workPark on the west side (back of school), enter Door E. 3578BF Tuesdays Valley View Middle Cafeteria Sep. 16-Oct. 7 4 Sessions 7-8:30 p.m. $43 Five Easy Ways to Register granted by the Bloomington Public Health and the TriCity Partners. 3617BF Friday Saturday Bryant Park Sep. 5 Sep. 6 2 Sessions 5-9 p.m. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $60 Online at br.thatscommunityed.com By phone - 952-681-6132 or 612-243-3000 with a credit card By mail - see registration page for mailing address Fax - 952-681-6131 | FITNESS Let’s Hike We are the Outdoor Health Club! Join healthy diet and much more. After this Monday and Thursday evenings at a variety of parks, parkways, and wildlife walking on one of more than 100 local trails around the Twin Cities. Then after your walk, join us for a healthy picnic or potluck. On weekends we venture farther White Water State Park and Jay Cooke State Park. We have nearly 170 events per year. wear your walking shoes. Learn easy tips to stay healthier longer and have fun in the process. 3535BF-A Wednesday Jefferson Rm A101 Sep. 17 1 Session 7-8:30 p.m. $23 3535RF-B Tuesday Central Rm 101 Oct. 14 1 Session 7-8:30 p.m. $23 T’ai Chi Chih - Instruction 1 Leave the hectic pace of the modern life and step into a world of grace and tranmoves are easy to learn and are designed to bring balance and harmony to body, mind and spirit. Regular practice helps reduce stress, and increases energy, balate for all new and continuing students. No special equipment is required. Park on the west side (back of school), enter Door E. Introduction to Indoor Rock Climbing This beginning-level class is designed to introduce indoor climbing to adults and provides a new form of fun and social physical activity. Students will learn essential rock climbing skills as well as advanced climbing techniques. Emphasis will be placed on providing an enjoyable physical experience in a controlled setting. Waiver form and map available online at www.verticalendeavors.com. Classes are held at Vertical Endeavors, one of the largest indoor rock climbing facilities in the U.S. Bring your waiver 3525BF Wednesdays Sep. 10-24 Vertical Endeavors 3 Sessions Mpls., 2540 Nicollet Ave. So. | 7-9 p.m. $68 3547BF Mondays Valley View Middle Cafeteria Sep. 15-Nov. 10 6-7 p.m. (No Class Oct. 13) 8 Sessions $53 T’ai Chi Chih - Instruction 2 ing and deepening the movements. A full practice is completed in each session, followed by instruction and sitting meditation. This class is appropriate for anyone who has ever taken a Beginner or Instruction 1 class. The movements will everyone up to speed. No special equipment is required. Park on the west side (back of school), enter Door E. 3537BF Mondays Valley View Middle Cafeteria Sep. 15-Nov. 10 7:15-8:15 p.m. (No Class Oct. 13) 8 Sessions $53 Volleyball - Level I and play”. For safety reasons, the instructors reserve the right to refuse play. Participants must be 18 years or older. Some walk-ins welcome ($3/session) if space available. Park on the west side (back of school), enter Door G. 3523BF Mondays Valley View Middle Gym A/B Sep. 22-Dec. 8 12 Sessions 7-9:30 p.m. $33 ($3 walk-in) Volleyball - Level II that possesses knowledge of the rules and good ball handling abilities. For safety reasons, the facilitators reserve the right to place participants in “Level I”, “Level II”, or “Level III”. Participants must be 18 years or older. Some walk-ins welcome ($4/session) if space available. Park on the west side (back of school), and enter Door G. 3524BF Fridays Valley View Middle Gym A/B Sep. 19-Dec. 12 7-9:30 p.m. (No Class Nov. 28) 12 Sessions $44 ($4 walk-in) Volleyball - Level III competitive player with knowledge of the rules and better ball handling abilities. For safety reasons, the facilitators reserve the right to place participants in “Level I”, “Level II”, or “Level III”. Participants must be 18 years or older. Some walk-ins welcome ($4/session) if space available. Park on the west side (back of school), and enter Door G. 3522BF Wednesdays Valley View Middle Gym A/B Sep. 17-Dec. 10 13 Sessions 7-9:30 p.m. $48 ($4 walk-in) Walk Live! This class is based on a mile system. The pace of the music is the speed in which you will walk 1, 2, 3 or 4 miles without leaving the room. Four basic steps – easy to learn! You will be amazed at the BIG reWear comfortable clothes, tennis shoes and bring a water bottle. 3504BF-A Tuesdays Sep. 16-Oct. 28 Jefferson Lunchroom 7 Sessions 6-7 p.m. $56 3504BF-B Tuesdays Nov. 11-Dec. 16 Jefferson Lunchroom 6 Sessions 6-7 p.m. $48 FITNESS Zumba Toning Zumba Toning adds very light weights to the traditional Zumba workout. Emphasizing muscle toning along with the dance rhythms, it’s exhilarating and challenging, providing a new avenue to weighted activities. Please bring 1/2 -2 lb. weights (no heavier). Park on the west side (back of school), enter Door E. 3545BF Wednesdays Valley View Middle Cafeteria Sep. 17-Dec. 17 14 Sessions 5:45-6:45 p.m. $98 Zumba Sentao Remix Zumba Sentao Remix combines strength training and balance along with the Zum- new! unique workout tones muscle, works the core and burns calories in the Zumba-thrilling way. Park on the west side (back of school), enter Door E. 3611BF Wednesdays Valley View Middle Cafeteria Sep. 17-Dec. 17 14 Sessions 7-8 p.m. $98 Zumba Gold Toning adds very light weights to the low-impact Zumba workout. It emphasizes muscle ton- new! Please bring 1/2 - 2lb. weights, (no heavier). Wrist weights work well. Park on the west side (back of school), enter Door E. Valley View Middle Cafeteria Sep. 18-Dec. 18 5:45-6:45 p.m. (No Class Oct. 9 & Nov. 27) 12 Sessions $84 Zumba Gold Zumba Gold is a low-impact (one foot on Using mostly Latin-based music and dances, it’s still exhilarating and challengment and success in this Zumba party! Park on the west side (back of school), enter Door E. 3566BF Thursdays Valley View Middle Cafeteria result in a high-energy cardio and body sculpting exercise class, all while having fun! Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated and clean shoes with low traction to class. 3602BF Thursdays Normandale Hills Lunchroom Sep. 18-Dec. 18 6:30-7:30 p.m. (No Class Nov. 6 & 27) 12 Sessions $96 Zumba Punch Card with Andrea Zumba Gold Toning 3612BF Thursdays Zumba Sep. 18-Dec. 18 7-8 p.m. (No Class Oct. 9 & Nov. 27) 12 Sessions $84 choice – 5 sessions for $50! You get to choose what sessions you attend. Card will expire on December 18. Cards may be purchased by phone at 952-681-6132 or 612243-3000, in person or by mail at 2575 West 88th Street in Bloomington and 7145 and are only available for use with Andrea Darling’s classes. 3570BF 5 Sessions $50 Zumba Ditch the workout and join the party! Zumba Basic is a combined targeted body-sculpting exercise and high-energy cardio with Latin-infused Zumba moves to create a calosculpt your body naturally while having a total blast! Bring a water bottle, towel and clean shoes with low traction to class. 3573RF Wednesdays Sep. 17-Dec. 10 6:30-7:30 p.m. (No Class Nov. 26) Richfield High School 12 Sessions $96 Cafeteria Zumba Punch Card with Sara 5 sessions for $50! You get to choose what sessions you attend. Card will expire on Dec. 10. Cards may be purchased by phone at 952-681-6132 or 612-243-3000, in person or by mail at 2575 West 88th Street in Bloomington and 7145 Harriet Avenue available for use with Sara’s classes. 3507RF 5 Sessions $50 | 7 FITNESS FITNESS COLLABORATION – JEFFERSON ACTIVITY CENTER (JAC) Activity Center. Park in the west parking lot and use the Activity Center entrance. Holiday Boot Camp - day season with Holiday Boot Camp! This class will keep you healthy, motigatherings and festivities. Calorie burning exercises and strength exercises will be part of each class along with nutrition will be given for the exercises. Come join in the fun, bring a friend! 3518BF Wednesdays JAC Dance Studio Nov. 12-Dec. 17 6 Sessions 5:30-6:30 p.m. $50 Ballet Fusion Ballet Fusion is a total body workout designed to sculpt and strengthen you from your core out. We will use the new! and tone your muscles. Challenge your workout by bringing light hand weights with you! 3615BF Wednesdays JAC Dance Studio Sep. 24-Dec. 10 12 Sessions 6:45-7:45 p.m. $96 Low Impact Plus that will make you glow from the inside out! We will spend 35 minutes doing lowimpact cardio and then move to muscular include a relaxation segment to start or end your day! Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. Optional: Bring a set of weights and your own mat. 3519BF Mondays JAC Dance Studio Sep. 22-Dec. 8 12 Sessions 6-7 p.m. $96 Training for Your Winter 5K Race Yoga Basics foundations. You will build balance and Winter is just around the corner... make a plan to stay active!! Whether you are new! have been running for a while, come train with us for the Reindeer 5K. Walkers and those exploring the possibility of jogging are welcome! Each week you will receive an individualized training guide, go for a group run/walk, prepare to walk or run the Reindeer 5K at Lake Harriet on December 6th and then receive a plan to keep you moving through the holiday season! We will run/walk both indoors and outdoors. 3614BF Saturdays JAC Dance Studio Sep. 27-Dec. 13 12 Sessions JAC Dance Studio 3550BF-B Thursdays JAC Dance Studio Sep. 25-Dec. 4 6-7 p.m. (No Class Nov. 27) 10 Sessions $79 Sep. 25-Dec. 4 7:15-8:15 p.m. (No Class Nov. 27) 10 Sessions $79 porates Latin and International music and dance movements which create a dynam- Studies have shown the mind body connection is essential in the arena of stress and living a balnew! management anced life. This class will teach strategies and tools to manage stress through the mind-body connection. Focus es, and how to de-escalate one’s body to a calmer place will be taught. Participants ment and will learn to calm the stress response down. Class includes 30 minutes of a relaxation practice, 15 minutes of stress release practice and 15 minutes of situational stress reduction problem solving. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Sep. 22-Dec. 8 12 Sessions 3550BF-A Thursdays Zumba - Basics 1 8-9 a.m. $96 Stress Less 3613BF Mondays JAC Dance Studio and reduce mental and physical stress. Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move, yoga mats required, and straps and blocks recommended. including merengue, salsa, cumbia, and reggaeton. Come join the party! Please bring water, a towel, and clean shoes with low traction. 3513BF-A Tuesdays JAC Dance Studio 3513BF-B Tuesdays Sep. 23-Dec. 16 5:45-6:45 p.m. (No Class Nov. 4) 12 Sessions $98 JAC Dance Studio Sep. 23-Dec. 16 7-8 p.m. (No Class Nov. 4) 12 Sessions $98 3513BF-C Saturdays JAC Dance Studio Sep. 27-Dec. 13 12 Sessions 10:30-11:30 a.m. $98 7:15-8:15 p.m. $96 Open Badminton Participation in this course provides the opportunity to develop and improve your badminton skills while enjoying recreational exercise and friendly competition in a relaxed and comfortable setting. Matches are arranged in a rotational doubles format allowing for maximum participation. Participants should bring their own racquets and shuttlecocks. Walk-ins are welcome; the fee is $5 at the door 3580BF Sun. & Wed. Sep. 14-Dec. 17 6:30-9:30 p.m. (No Class Oct.19, 26, Nov. 2, 9 & 16) JAC Badminton Court 23 Sessions $64 | FITNESS FITNESS COLLABORATION – KENNEDY ACTIVITY CENTER (KAC) Five Easy Ways to Register Online at br.thatscommunityed.com In person - see registration page Yoga This yoga class is for beginner to intermediate participants. You will be guided through improving your quality of life. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Enter the main front door of Kennedy High School located on the Nicollet Avenue side of the building, class is held in the Performing Arts Wing. By phone - 952-681-6132 with a credit card By mail - see registration page inside back cover for mailing address Fax - 952-681-6131 3583BF-A Wednesdays Sep. 17-Oct. 29 Kennedy 7 Sessions Orchestra/Dance Rm 6-7 p.m. $60 3583BF-B Wednesdays Nov. 5-Dec. 17 Kennedy 7 Sessions Orchestra/Dance Rm 6-7 p.m. $60 | FITNESS These programs are co-sponsored by the City of Bloomington’s Parks and Recreation Division and ISD #271/280 Community Education. 50+ Fitness Are you over 50? Feel like you should exercise, but don’t know where to start? Want to rev up your metabolism to burn more calories? Get more energy? Feel better about yourself? Relieve stress? If so, 50+ Fitness is just for you! Bring a mat, hand weights, elastic bands, a water bottle and a smile! 3593BF-A Mon./Wed./Fri. Sep. 22-Oct. 27 9-10 a.m. (No Class Oct. 13) National Guard Armory 15 Sessions $49 3000 West 98th St. 3593BF-B Mon./Wed./Fri. Nov. 3-Dec. 8 9-10 a.m. (No Class Nov. 28) National Guard Armory 15 Sessions $49 3000 West 98th Street T’ai Chi Chih for Seniors T’ai Chi Chih consists of twenty gentle, T’ai Chi Chih include improved Reducing stress has been shown to improve the quality of sleep, aid in weight loss, help to control high blood pressure and improve mental focus. This class is designed to accommodate the physical needs of those 55+. More time is taken to learn the movements and ways to accommodate physical limitations are explored. No special equipment is required. 3520BF Tuesdays Sep. 16-Nov. 18 2-3 p.m. (No Class Nov. 4 & 11) National Guard Armory 8 Sessions $53 3000 West 98th Street Instructor Bios Do you want to know more about our instructors? Check out our Instructor Bios online! br.thatscommunityed.com. HEALTH & WELLNESS Myths and Facts of Sports Concussion - What to Believe How do you know what to believe when you hear reports of concussion in sports, the safety of sport participa- new! of this injury? TRIA Orthopedic Center experts in sport concussion management and return-to-play will break down the media buzz and give an update on the myths and facts of concussions. By the end of this class you will know how to recognize concussions, and understand the appropriate, safe return to academics and sports. Class is held in the TRIA Orthopedic Center - Education Center located in the Northland Plaza Building, 3800 American Blvd. W. in Bloomington. Park in the Northland Plaza Building parking ramp, 2nd Floor; enter skyway leads directly to Conference Center. 4604BF Wednesday Oct. 1 Northland Plaza 1 Session TRIA Orthopedic Education Center 6:30-8:30 p.m. $10 Total Joint Surgery Why, When, How, Results Join Alan W. Markman, MD, orthopedic surgeon at TRIA Orthopaedic Center as he discusses how Total Joint new! Replacements have become relatively common procedures as the baby boomer population ages. These procedures are performed to relieve pain and enhance the quality of life by improving a person’s ability to remain active. The procedures require preparation, both physically and mentally, by both the patient as well as the skills of an experienced, welltrained orthopedic surgeon. Class is held in the TRIA Orthopaedic Center - Education Center located in the Northland Plaza Building, 3800 American Blvd. W. in Bloomington. Park in the Northland Plaza Building parking ramp, 2nd Floor; enter skyway - leads directly to Conference Center. Posture and Balance While at Work Do you sit at a computer all day? Chances are that you may have neck and back pain, or discomfort in these arnew! eas. Dr. Catherine will discuss how you can reduce these pain symptoms from a healthy and holistic approach and the important role chiropractic care plays. 4602RF Wednesday Central Rm 101 6:30-8 p.m. $21 Carbohydrate Restriction and Proper Nutritional Supplementation Understand the biochemistry behind carbohydrate metabolism in the body new! tween complex carbs and simple carbs. Dr. Catherine will walk you through the clinical manifestations of simple carbs. You will also learn how you can still lose weight while eating carbs and how to read labels to make better decisions on food choices. 4535BF Wednesday Jefferson Rm C102 Sep. 24 1 Session 6:30-8 p.m. $21 Disorder, Multiple Sclerosis, Obesity, Type I Diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Cannew! cer, Parkinson’s disease and diseases? Dr. Catherine will talk about what optimal levels of Vitamin D are necessary for the prevention of these disreference to her clinical experience. 4601RF Wednesday Central Rm 101 Oct. 8 1 Session 6:30-8 p.m. $21 How to Shop the Co-op 4606BF Tuesday Oct. 7 Northland Plaza 1 Session TRIA Orthopaedic Education Center Curious about cooperative grocery stores? 6:30-8:30 p.m. $10 new! fun introduction to this local, organic and natural way of ence between food co-ops and traditional stores. Discover co-op shopping tips for every budget and diet. Bring a notebook to jot down ideas and tips, and be prepared to be a co-op shopper in the future! Lakewinds Food Co-op is one of the largest cooperative grocers in the Midwest. 4607RF Tuesday Central Rm 103 | Oct. 22 1 Session Sep. 23 1 Session 7-8 p.m. $12 HEALTH & WELLNESS Organic Foods cover the health and environmental ben- new! does organic mean? Learn about the farming and product standards in the world of organics. Discover how to shop organic on a budget. Understand your life. Enjoy tasting some new organic foods and learn how to incorporate organic food into your life. 4609BF Tuesday Jefferson Rm C102 Oct. 7 1 Session 7-8 p.m. $12 Overview of Special Diets exploration of special diets. This informative overview will include glunew! ten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian challenges of living with these dietary limitations. Learn what foods to avoid and how to gain optimal nutrition with each diet. Receive tasty special diet recipe ideas that will make your transition easy and fun! 4608BF Tuesday Kennedy Rm C101 Oct. 21 1 Session 7-8 p.m. $12 Just Breathe! Scientists are studying and beginning to understand what ancient civilizations ways can have amazing and powerful most powerful thing you can practice for improving energy levels, health and wellbeing. In this workshop you will learn eight ancient breathing exercises that will neutralize stress by reprogramming your nervous system; increase energy and vitality; increase brain function; improve immune response; decrease depression and anxiety; awaken creativity and intuition and actually help strengthen your back and abs from the inside out. The simplest and most powerful technique for optimum health of mind and body is absolutely free and literally right under your nose. 4551BF Monday Jefferson Rm A101 Sep. 22 1 Session Acupressure for Weight Loss Acupressure is a Chinese healing technique that involves pressing or massaging key points on the body to new! pathways called meridians. When the points that regulate metabolism, digestion and thyroid function are blocked or out of balance, losing weight will seem like an impossible task. In this workshop, you will learn the main pressure points that help strengthen thyroid function, boost metabolism, control appetite, decrease food cravings, reduce stress eating and strengthen the entire digestive system. 4581BF Wednesday Jefferson Rm C102 Nov. 19 1 Session 6-7:30 p.m. $35 Spa Gift Package Join us as we mix and mold our way through four delicious spa treatments and wrap them up ready and perfect for sential oils to tantalize the senses, we will make bath salts, bath bombs, snowball soaps and a bath bag. Cost of the class includes all of your supplies. 4539RF Wednesday Central Rm 103 Sep. 24 1 Session 7-9 p.m. $35 tion, gas, bloating and diarrhea? Learn how good digestion is the foundation of vibrant health and why poor digestion can cause joint and muscle pain, allergies, Dr. Kaye Otter will teach secrets of selfcare for non-drug relief. Digestive distress will be discussed in a sensitive manner. Oct. 7 1 Session 7:30-9 p.m. $21 Arthritis - Alternatives Beyond Medication of medication is the focus of this class on 6-7:30 p.m. $35 Nov. 12 1 Session cravings, stress and fatigue. Each person will receive a free metabolism shift assessment and a weight loss program. 4508RF Wednesday Central Rm 101 Oct. 15 1 Session 7:30-9 p.m. $21 Pain Relief With Your Finger Tips! Trigger Point Massage Learn the hidden causes of muscle pain and discover the secrets of trigger point massage. This simple technique can relieve headache and pain in your neck, back, wrist, forearm, leg, knee or ankle. Class includes individual instruction and supervised practice of trigger point massage by Dr. Kaye Otter. Wear comfortable clothing. Trigger point tools will be available for use and/or purchase (purchase is not required). Nov. 18 1 Session 7:30-9 p.m. $21 Nutrition for Peak Performance Have you made a commitment to yourself to achieve the next level of physical activity? Nutrition is critical while new! you are preparing for peak performance in your activity of choice. Learn the importance of eating real, quality proteins and fats and their impact on performance. Discover hidden dangers in convenience foods marketed as healthy options for athletes and uncover the truth about “carbo loading.” This class will give you the daily nutritional foundation to reach your goals whether you are a runner, baseball player, weightlifter, tennis player, dancer or golfer. This course quali4594BF Thursday Kennedy Rm C104 nutrition will be taught. 4560RF Wednesday Central Rm 101 easier to gain weight this class is for you! Learn the signs of metabolism shift and what you can do to achieve healthy weight loss that lasts. Dr. Kaye Otter, Chiropractor and American Board of Clinical Nutrition Diplomat, will coach you on balanced nutrition and good food choices, 4525BF Tuesday Kennedy Rm C101 Digestive Problems 7 Signs of Distress 4519BF Tuesday Kennedy Rm C101 Secrets of Weight Loss That Last Nov. 6 1 Session 6:30-8:30 p.m. $36 7:30-9 p.m. $21 | HEALTH & WELLNESS Avoiding The Diabetic Epidemic With Real Food Are you diabetic, pre-diabetic or concerned about your blood sugar? If so, you know high glucose levels can damage your health. If you haven’t been successful in managing your blood sugar, are you ready for a new approach? Learn nutritional strategies that are based on cuttingedge research and clinically proven. Leave this class understanding the biochemistry of blood sugar, discover how unbalanced eating accelerates aging, learn now to create balance meals and snacks and identify essential nutrients that control insulin levels. You will be surprised how well you can eat while taking control for 2.4 CEU’s for RN’s. 4584RF Thursday Central Rm 102 Sep. 25 1 Session 12-2 p.m. $36 Balanced Foods for Balanced Moods for RN’s. Nov. 18 1 Session 6-8 p.m. $36 UCare MN UCare MN members may take a discount of up to $15 for one class per year. Members must be on UCare at the time of registration and need to include their member ID number on the registration. Some limitations may apply. | Remember ECFE (Early Childhood Education)? It seems there are many times when that same support new! would be helpful for parents of tweens, teens and young adults. Gathering support and mindful parenting as a community. In this class we will have one theme per evening and time to share our own experiences. Laura will provide theory problem solving and developmental research for each topic. Laura’s own work is informed by the teen brain, attachment, current cultural pressures, OWLs curriculum and her own background in analysis, behavioral therapy and DBT. She is an experienced psychotherapist and has worked with teens in the arts and through the schools since 1991. 4605BF Wednesdays Jefferson Rm C102 Oct. 1 & 8 2 Sessions 6:30-8 p.m. $32 In this class we will look at the more obvious culprits of weight gain, that being food and exercise. We will also new! examine the emotional role of food and addiction components. Additionally we will look at the new research ence in meeting your healthy weight goal. Laura’s background is in psychotherapy, eating disorders and nutritional health as it relates to mental health. As a therapist she has a holistic and nutritional focus in her work. 4603RF Wednesdays Central Rm 102 Sep. 17 & 24 2 Sessions 6:30-8:00 p.m. $32 Weight Loss Challenge Come see why this class is so popular! Coaching, support and new friends are a few reasons this challenge works. Herbalife distributors with 30+ years of experience facilitate this class. Herbalife participation and products are not required for this course, however products will be available for purchase after class. Samples provided. $35 fee paid to instructor in class to cover cash prizes given out to the three biggest losers of weight loss by percentage. 4562BF Tuesdays Jefferson Rm A101 Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation This class is for the beginner to Mindfulclude an instructional portion new! along with time for practicing meditation, post-practice journaling and discussion. The remaining classes will focus on practicing time, post-practice journaling and discussion. Be prepared to awaken your heart and quiet your mind. Bring a jourable clothing. Bring a meditation cushion if you have one, otherwise please bring a couple of towels you can roll-up to sit on during class. A pre-course information sheet will be mailed one week prior to the start of class that introduces the class concepts and what each student should bring to class. 4558BF Thursdays Kennedy Rm C104 Nutritional Wellness Food is the key to positive moods. It is a natural antidepressant and your best source of healthy brain chemicals. Through balanced eating of real food, you can optimize production of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin, and watch your mood swing disappear. You will learn the biochemical connections to cravings, discover how poor intestinal health creates low moods, the importance of animal protein and the role it plays in balancing your mood, explore blood sugar connection between sleep and insomnia. Additionally, you will identify how to increase your energy, reduce negative moods, enhance positive thoughts, improve your memory and manage stress. Once you understand how to create a mood-boosting eating plan, you can start your day on the right track and keep your moods balanced all day 4577RF Tuesday Central Rm 101 Beyond ECFE Sep. 16-Nov. 25 6:30-7:30 p.m. (No Class Nov. 4) 10 Sessions $24 Oct. 2-30 6:30-7:45 p.m. (No Class Oct. 9) 4 Sessions $32 Quiet Mind Take an enjoyable mini-vacation! Meditation will give you greater peace, lower stress, improved focus and a happier life. In this class, you will start meditating right away, with easy, failure-proof of peacefulness and tranquility you’ve always wanted. Why wait? Change your mind and change your life. 4520RF Monday Central Rm 101 Oct. 27 1 Session 1-2:30 p.m. $25 Second Hand Stress Busters Second hand stress is real, but often unacknowledged in our lives. It is caused by being exposed to other stressed new! people... stress is contagious! This powerful workshop delivers leading research and teaches exercises to build greater stress resiliency. You’ll learn to spot second hand stress and start immu4571RF-A Tuesday Central Rm 101 Oct. 7 1 Session 6-9 p.m. $30 4571BF-B Tuesday Jefferson Rm A101 Dec. 2 1 Session 6-9 p.m. $45 HEALTH & WELLNESS AMERICAN RED CROSS CERTIFICATION First Aid such as burns, cuts and scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck and back injuries, and heat and cold emergencies. Quarterly online refreshers are now available Class participants who provide a valid email address will receive an email with a link to Aid - recognized as valid for 2 years. 4553RF Monday Central Rm 102 Nov. 10 1 Session 5:30-9:30 p.m. $69 Adult CPR with Learn how to perform CPR and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults older than 12 years old. Participants will learn how to use automatic ing a breathing barrier and disposable gloves, and reducing the risk of injury. Free digital materials available online, quarterly online refreshers are now available and convenient email reminders Class participants who provide a valid email address will receive an email with a for two years. 4555BF-A Monday Sep. 22 5:30-9:30 p.m. Community Ed Campus 1 Session $69 Rm 203 – Park on the north side of the building, enter Door 11. 4555RF-B Monday Central Rm 102 Nov. 3 1 Session 5:30-9:30 p.m. $69 Participants learn how to prevent, recognize and respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies in infants and children under 12 years of age. Along with CPR, gloves, and reducing the risk of injury. You will learn through discussion, lecture, movies, textbook and hands-on practice. Quarterly online refreshers are now Class participants who provide a valid email address will receive an email with a Pediatric & Child CPR/AED - recognized as valid for two years. 4502BF-A Saturday Sep. 27 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Community Ed Campus 1 Session $69 Rm 203 – Park on the north side of building, enter Door 11. 4502RF-B Mon. & Wed. Central Rm 102 Dec. 1 & 3 2 Sessions 5:30-8:30 p.m. $69 HOBBIES & SPECIAL INTERESTS How to Do a Gel Polish Manicure at Home Enjoy a girl’s night out! If regular visits to the salon are not in your budget and you want a long-lasting beautinew! ful manicure, an at home gel polish system is for you. Leah will go through all the steps of the manicure plus give trouble-shooting tips and fun creative ideas. Nail wraps will be discussed. Please bring your gel polish kit if you have one. No need to buy one - kits will be discussed during class along with steps, helpful hints and tools. 5560BF-A Monday Jefferson Rm A101 Oct. 6 1 Session 7-8:30 p.m. $25 5560RF-B Friday Central Rm 103 Nov. 7 1 Session 7-8:30 p.m. $25 Creating Your Values Collage Are you living a values-driven life? Your values are the things in your life that are the most important to you. new! When your actions are aligned with your values, life feels good and you are happy. This class will help you discover your values and create a Values Let your creativity come out and your values be displayed so you can live a values-driven life! No experience necessary. Supplies for the collage (poster board, scrapbooking letters/stickers, glue) will be provided. Bring any extra magazines or personal photos you might want to add to your collage. $10 supply fee paid to instructor in class. 5592BF-A Wednesday Jefferson Rm A101 Oct. 8 1 Session 6:30-8:30 p.m. $20 5592RF-B Wednesday Central Rm 101 Nov. 5 1 Session 6:30-8:30 p.m. $20 Ever Thought About Becoming a Foster Parent? More foster parents are needed! This class will answer the following questions about foster parenting: What are the requirements? What are the kids like? Is there training? Financial reimbursement and how do you get started? The instructor is a Licensed Social Worker with 25 years of foster care licensing experience. 7510RF Tuesday Central Rm 103 Nov. 18 1 Session 7-8:30 p.m. $21 | HOBBIES & SPECIAL INTERESTS Extreme Couponing 101 Did you know that it’s possible to save up to 100% on the products you buy every day? Learn how to use new! coupons to maximize savings and decrease your expenses. Learn to be a savvy shopper while saving time and money. Cost of class includes a 30-page guidebook and a mini-coupon organizer. 5597RF-A Monday Central Rm 102 Oct. 13 1 Session 6:30-8:30 p.m. $19 5597BF-B Thursday Kennedy Rm C104 Nov. 13 1 Session 6:30-8:30 p.m. $19 Hello World... Here I Am! Yes, you can have style, beauty and glamout just how fun and easy it is to have that special great look that is yours alone! Great class for a girl’s night out. What are you waiting for... the time is now! 6550BF Monday Jefferson Rm A101 Oct. 13 1 Session 6-8 p.m. $26 Improv for Everyone If you think that improv classes are only for those who want to perform on stage, think again. The people who new! have taken a Stevie Ray’s improv class over the past 25 years have sharpened their communication skills to advance their career and improved and meeting new friends). Think you’re too old to try something like this? Think again. One of our best students was 93 years young. Come and learn in an atmosphere that is safe, challenging and fun! 5594RF-A Tuesdays Central Multipurpose Rm Sep. 23-Oct. 14 4 Sessions 6:30-8:30 p.m. $98 5594BF-B Wednesdays Jefferson Rm A101 Oct. 29-Nov. 19 4 Sessions 6:30-8:30 p.m. $98 Kindergarten Puppy Training Having problems with your new puppy? Even if your puppy is a little angel, this is a good class for early socialization. This class is intended to teach puppies good manners. You will be taught a gentle approach to teach your pup (9 to 18 weeks basic obedience commands as well as good home behavior. Bring your puppy on a leash Handlers must be 16 years or older. This class is limited to 8 puppies. Sherry is a member of NADOI. Please bring treats each week for your dog. 5507RF Thursdays Central Gym Oct. 2-Nov. 6 6 Sessions 6:30-7:30 p.m. $52 Basic Dog Obedience Are you having behavior problems with your dog? It doesn’t have to be that way. This class specializes in home behavior problems as well as all basic obedience training including teaching your dog to heel, sit, lie down and come when called. For dogs over 18 weeks old. Well-behaved dogs are also welcome. A recent shot please leave your dog at home. Bring your dog to the second night of class on a leash. Training equipment and terms must be 16 years or older. Sherry is a member of NADOI. Please bring treats each week for your dog. | 5509RF-A Wednesdays Central Gym Oct. 1-Nov. 19 8 Sessions 6:30-7:30 p.m. $62 5509RF-B Wednesdays Central Gym Oct. 1-Nov. 19 8 Sessions 8-9 p.m. $62 Intermediate and Advanced Dog Obedience Have you and your dog made it through Basic Dog Obedience? If so, it’s time to have some FUN with the skills you have dogs work at their own pace. Retrieving and jumping are introduced. Goals of this course are to prepare the dog and handler for more advanced work and to polish all of the basic commands and introduce Canine Good Citizen training. Dogs will need a 6-foot lead-leather or web and a collar. You have the hard work behind you- now it’s time for you to have some fun with your dog. Advanced dogs a 1-minute sit stay and 3-minute down. More with the jumps and various other equipment will be done with the advanced dogs. Handlers must be 16 years or older. Sherry is a member of NADOI. Please bring treats each week for your dog. 5544RF Thursdays Central Gym Oct. 2-Nov. 20 8 Sessions 8-9 p.m. $62 Central Building Entrance Park in the back of the building and enter Door #5 for all classes. Class locations will be listed in the entrance of door #5. HOBBIES & SPECIAL INTERESTS Online Dating You Had Me at Hello Styled Right Workshop How to Style and Shop Smart! little practical and straightforward guidance exists for users. Enter online dating whisperer, Dating Coach KK - Kimberly Koehler. In a world where it can seem that we communicate more digitally than in any other fashion, this class empowers online daters to log in and click to success. Kimberly will navigate you through the journey of online dating - from creatright pictures and sites to how to successfully communicate that will have you loga seasoned online dater or novice, this class is the ultimate “how to” online dating boot camp. Professional stylist Lindsey Kuhn will lessly, organize your wardrobe and decide what you should be shopping for. Lindsey has made it her mission to empower productive and styled wardrobe. She will share all the tips and tricks learned while styling women over the past decade. Lindsey will give personal styling advice to help solve your fashion frustrations. You will learn how to be the best version of yourself. Bring one item from your wardrobe that you don’t know how to accessorize or style and Lindsey will give you personal advice. $2 supply fee paid to instructor in class. 5541RF-A Tuesday Central Rm 101 Sep. 23 1 Session 6:30-9 p.m. $39 5590RF-A Wednesday Central Rm 101 Sep. 17 1 Session 7-9 p.m. $29 5541BF-B Tuesday Jefferson Rm C103 Oct. 28 1 Session 6:30-9 p.m. $39 5590BF-B Thursday Kennedy Rm C113 Oct. 23 1 Session 7-9 p.m. $29 Money Savers - Make Your Own Home Cleaning Products Save money while you save the environment by making your own home cleaning products. We’ll give you our tested recipes to reuse and send you home with full sizes of each product including a miracle cleaner, laundry detergent, fabric freshener, stain remover and dishwasher soap. Includes all reusable containers and new spray bottles. 5065BF Monday Jefferson Rm A100 Nov. 10 1 Session 6:30-8 p.m. $26 Photography - Level 1 Develop the fundamental techniques of photography by understanding the technology behind your DSLR camera. Create better images beyond the point-and-shoot mode. Learn about white balance, aperture, shutter speeds and other topics. Includes lectures, critiques, discussions and assignments. Class includes a weekend photo shoot at a local park. Requirement for this class: a digital camera with 5562BF Mondays Jefferson Rm C102 Sep. 22-Oct. 13 4 Sessions 6:30-8:30 p.m. $79 CROSSING BORDERS STUDIO ART TOUR AND FALL COLORS ON THE NORTH SHORE Enjoy a luxury motorcoach tour of several artists’ studios along the Norwegian Riviera – Minnesota’s famed North Shore-on Sunday, Oct. 5, followed by a day of leisure on Monday Oct 6. exploring the Grand Marais Art Colony, North House Folk Arts Center and the many art galleries and shops in this quaint village on the shores of the largest freshwater lake in the Western Hemisphere. Add on the optional dinner at Naniboujou, the historic hotel and restaurant built in the 1920’s as an exclusive private club for the likes of Babe Ruth, Jack Dempsey and others. Then on Tuesday, Oct. 7, we’ll go back down the shore to Duluth where we’ll have lunch and time for shopping at Fitger’s Inn & Shops, visit the Tweed Museum at UMD and have a tour of Glensheen, the famous Congdon mansion. Rooms in Grand Marais are limited, so register ASAP to ensure your accommodations. The Queen Grand rooms are somewhat larger than the standard rooms All rooms have a view of Lake Superior. Visit www.artescapesmn.com for additional details. Please meet at Central Education Center, 7145 Harriet Ave So. in Sunday-Tuesday Oct. 5-7 Bus leaves at 8:00 a.m. from Central Education Center, and will return approx. 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 7. #7512RS-A Queen Grand Room at $399 per person (double occupancy, please give both names when registering) #7512RS-B Standard Room at $382 per person (double occupancy, please give both names when registering) #7512RS-C Single room at $582 per person (single occupancy) #7512RS-D Dinner at Naniboujou Lodge, $40 per person (optional) | WORLD LANGUAGES & CULTURES DRIVER EDUCATION Japanese Anime and What You Can Learn About Japan From Them Japanese animation (anime) at a glance can seem to be kids cartoons, but when you ture in their work. In this class we will take a look at some examples of anime and see what they can teach us about Japan. 6024BF Thursday Kennedy Rm C101 Nov. 20 1 Session 6:30-8:30 p.m. $21 Japanese for Beginners This class is meant for people who have little to no experience with the Japanese language. Students will learn how to write and read Hiragana (alphabet) and form basic phrases. Participants will also learn a solid foundation of basic grammatical structures 6025RF Thursdays Central Rm 102 Sep. 18-Nov. 13 6:30-8 p.m. (No Class Oct. 30) 8 Sessions $84 Spanish I Do you want to learn Spanish in a fun, friendly environment? Then join Spanish I, a class tailored for beginners with little or no previous Spanish knowledge. You will learn some useful greetings, proper pronunciation, and by the end of this course you will be able to write and say basic everyday phrases. Please register a week before start date so materials can be prepared. $10 supply fee paid to instructor in class. 6006RF Mondays Central Rm 103 Sep. 15-Nov. 3 8 Sessions 6-8 p.m. $84 Spanish III ¿Quieres conversar en español? Discover how to use more verbs in simple dialogues. Work on simple questions and answers, so you can have a simple conversation – even a phone conversation. Please register at least one week before start date so materials can be prepared. Students should purchase The Everything Learning Spanish Book by Julie Gutin - 2nd edition (approx. $20). 6014BF Thursdays Kennedy Rm C101 Sep. 18-Nov. 13 6:30-8:30 p.m. (No Class Oct. 9) 8 Sessions $84 World Language Classes – Eden Prairie and Edina Eden Prairie - To Register: Visit www.epcommunityed.org or call 952-975-6942. Edina - To Register: Visit edina.thatscommunityed.com or call 952-848-3952. Community Education Advisory Council Members Wanted! on the Community Education Advisory Council. Are you someone who is willing to give input and direction? Are you someone who is able to actively participate in the operations of the advisory council? Would you be willing to speak out on issues, concerns and opportunities? Are you willing to learn more about Community Education? The Community Education Advisory Council meets the third Wednesday of the month, September-April from 8:00-9:30 a.m. If you are interested in sharing your time and involvement in life-long learning, please call for an application, 952-681-6103. We look forward to hearing from you! | DRIVER EDUCATION – HIGH QUALITY, CERTIFIED INSTRUCTION Bloomington Classes: Bloomington Public School’s Driver Education Program is now in partnership with A+ Driving School to provide you with more class options for students who are not taking it during the school day. Cost of the classroom is $110, A+ Driving School will also provide you with individual Behind-the-Wheel lessons that are tailored to each student’s abilities and needs. For further information and registration, please call 952-681-6111. Kennedy High School Classes start in September Jefferson High School Classes start in October classes after the regular school day, cost Behind-the Wheel lessons that are tailored to each students abilities and needs. For further information and registration, please call 612-243-3000. Richfield High School Classes start in September Adult Education in Behind-the-Wheel: adults 18+ who live in the area and have a current MN Instructional Permit, cost of lessons is $60 per hour. Please call 612-243-3000 for more information. LEARNING EXCHANGE VOLUNTEER CONNECTION CUSTOMIZED CLASSES SERVING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AS PART OF AR&LE change for adults with disabilities. Classes this term run September through December, and are open to residents of the four more information, call Janet at 952-681-6121 or email jclarke@ bloomington.k12.mn.us CLASSES Dining Club you love to help make food then eat it?! Dining new! Do Club is for all ability levels of learners who can follow safety instructions. Learning Exchange classes are for adults, 18 years old and older. For on-line registration, go to br.thatscommunityed.com and create an account. Or link from our web page at bloomington. k12.mn.us. Click on Community Services, then Adults with Disabilities, then Registering for Classes. PERSONAL LEISURE & HEALTHY LIFESTYLES Let’s Act: Halloween Fun! • Shooting Pool New! Martial Arts Sample Class • Flu Fighters and More! Line Dancing! • Sensational Slime Chair Yoga and Relaxation • Cocoa and Carols The two classes below are appropriate for learners with learning disabilities or social disabilities who are independent learners, ages 20 to 39. Wonder if this is a good match for you? Call Janet to discuss: 952-681-6121. Chefs’ Club Do you love to eat? Want to cook REAL food and get the foodmaking skills to live independently? Chef’s Club new! is for learners who can work independently, with a minimum of direction. Making the Most of Your Money ARTS AND CRAFTS Charming Sock Owl • Fabulous Fused Glass Holiday Card Stamping 2014 • Classy Chain-Stitch Skinny Scarf Does your money sometimes seem to run out faster than you expect? We’ll have fun discussing wants and needs when it comes to spending, saving, giving and investing. Support Bloomington Students By Volunteering Make a positive difference in a life of a Bloomington student! Tutor children in the classroom, preschool through high school, helping with reading, math or in other academic areas. Tutor at the Oxboro Library Family Homework Connection, Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Read to students each week as a Westwood Reading Buddy or Valley View Rocking Reader. Assist 3rd-5th grade students at one of our six elementary Homework Connection sites. Volunteer one or more afternoons from 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. each week. Be an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) tutor for secondary students two mornings a week, guiding small groups and reinforcing classroom learning. Call Voluntee r C onnection: 952.681.6292 ww w.bloomington.k12.mn.us | 7 YOUTH ENRICHMENT BLOOMINGTON YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS In September, the Bloomington Youth Enrichment brochure will be distributed in school to students in grades K-5. Choose from a variety of creative art, music, dance, theater, Information and registration is available online at: br.thatscommunityed.com. Email: [email protected] SPARKS Music and Dance of Bloomington — Ignite the Performing Artist in You! Private Music Lessons for PIANO, VOICE, GUITAR, and select BAND Instruments are available after school at a variety of Bloomington school locations throughout the school year and taught by experienced, enthusiastic music instructors. To be eligible to register for private lessons, students must be at least 7 years of age for piano, 9 years for voice and guitar, 10 years for all other band instrument lessons. Online registration available by contacting Deb at 952-681-6108 or by email: [email protected]. NOTE to Parents/Guardians: To receive the most from the music lesson experience, students must have access to and practice on their chosen instrument throughout the week. Practice time should be encouraged at home everyday. This dance program is for students looking for a FULL YEAR performance dance experience. Starting in September, dancers work together toward the annual dance recital scheduled in May, 2015. Dancers will need ballet and tap shoes unless otherwise noted. Appropriate dancewear for class includes leotard and tights. Additional fees for recital costumes is required--Costumes will be selected in the fall and payment is due in December. Dancers MUST participate all year to be included in this program. All class sections are held in the Studio at Pond Family Center, 9600 3rd Ave, Rm 209. br.thatscommunityed.com, Bloomington Youth Enrichment. Clogging — Irish Step Dance Ages 9-99. Clogging is one of North America’s oldest dance forms. Similar in style to both tap and Irish step dancing, clogging is learned using a variety of music styles. It’s a fun and should register with adult. Moms and dads-Register with your No previous dance experience necessary! Bring tennis (or clogging) shoes to class. 8 sessions/$49 #EDC-2A Thurs Oct 2–Nov 20 6:30–7:30pm Pond #EDC-3B Thurs Jan 22–Mar 12 6:30–7:30pm Pond #EDC-4C Thurs Mar 19-May 14 6:30–7:30pm Pond | Fencing! En Garde! We’re back for another exciting year of matches! Test your strength and discipline! Learn the terminology and work on the skills of one of the world’s oldest sports. New & returning students welcome! Returning students: Turn it up a notch, in prep for (optional) local tournaments (TBA). Improve your dexterity, quick response, and focus. SAFETY is our FIRST priority. We’ll supply safety swords, and protective masks and jackets, in a high-octane, inclusive environment. Though this remains a child-focused class, parents are invited to choose a time (6:00 or 7:05) and join your child in class to get a unique Fencing experience, and a great work-out, at a great price! Register online at br.thatscommunity.com, Bloomington Youth Enrichment. Teaching Opportunities We are continually seeking to expand our successful Bloomington Youth Enrichment and Music Education programs. If you have an idea for a class and would like to share your time and talents by providing quality instruction to students in our community, please email [email protected] to discuss your class curriculum. Teaching positions vary throughout the year depending on community needs and vari- YOUTH ENRICHMENT METRO SOUTH RICHFIELD YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS th grader’s backpack! Choose from classes in art, computers, theater, languages, recreation, and much, much Taekwondo – Generational Learning Opportunity! Taekwondo classes are available year-round for parents to take classes with their - Teaching Opportunities have an idea for a class and are interested in teaching, please contact jenna.zirbel@rich- Attention Parents Who are New to Bloomington! If you have recently moved into Bloomington, or have a new baby/child in your house, we want to hear from you! Please call or email Denise Johnson, 952-681-6459 or [email protected]. Every child counts for funding family programs in the Bloomington School District! FREE CLASSES! CL LAS Adult ESL GED Adult Diploma & College Prep with a small voluntary materials fee. PRESCHOOL YOUTH RICHFIELD WIGGLES & GIGGLES PRESCHOOL Wiggles & Giggles Preschool is a great way to introduce 3 to 5-year-old children to a classroom experience. Children will learn the values of friendship and cooperation in the pleasant surroundings guide your child with activities, centers, and creative projects related to monthly themes. Children will have the opportunity to participate in circle time with stories, songs, and calendar. They will also enjoy a snack, and play in the gym or on the playground. Please call 612-243-3003 for availability, school year calendar, and registration. munity Education Department. Children must be toilet trained and 3 years old before starting the program. Pull-ups are not allowed. To register for classes please call 952-681-6170! VOLUNTEER WITH US! Call 952-681-6109 to: •Help Adult Basic Education students reach their goal of learning English or earning a GED or Adult Diploma •Assist participants in Learning Exchange classes for adults with disabilities Metro South Adult Basic Education 2575 West 88th St Bloomington, MN 55431 www.metrosouth.or g Metro South is a Department of Education site for Edina, Eden Prairie, Richfield, and Bloomington | AQUATICS br.thatscommunityed.com Two Great Locations FALL 2014 Valley View Middle School Pool - 8900 Portland Avenue - Bloomington ich eld Middle School Pool liver Avenue South - ich eld Swim Lesson Registration Number: 952-681-6132 Para Español: 612-243-3000 Bloomington Pool Rental: 952-681-5283 Richfield Pool Rental: 612-798-6574 Aquatics Program Coordinator Betsy 952-681-6134 Swimming and Water Safety Program Climb on in, make a splash, and have a ball. Parent & Child Class (6 months to 3 years) evelo ed or children months to years o age Parent hild lass builds swimming readiness by em hasi ing un in the water. Parents children learn together to increase children s com ort level and con dence in the water and build a oundation o basic a uatic and water safety skills. One adult per child required in the water. Pre-School Class (4 to 5 years) e uirements for signing your child u for this level Has participated in a recent Parent & Child Class oilet trained Able to listen and follow directions for 0 minutes hild will be okay without arent or guardian in the ool Able to hold onto wall for 0 minutes his class rovides children with their rst ool e erience without arental assistance in a safe fun and ositive learning environment. he rimary ob ective of the Pre-School lass is to romote develo mentally a ro riate learning of fundamental water safety and a uatic skills. Instructors help children adapt to the pool and learn how to move independently through the water. Level descriptions listed below. Pre-School Level A Beginner Swimmer his level orients children to the a uatic environment and helps them gain basic a uatic skills by with assistance nter and e it water safely by using ladder Blow bubbles Submerge mouth nose and eyes ront and back glides loat on back Swim on front and back using arms and legs ater safety topics Enter and e it water safely Submerge mouth nose and eyes Blow bubbles Swim on front and back using arm and leg action loat on front and back ront and back glides ater safety topics Level 2: Advanced Beginner ive students success with fundamental skills by Skills performed independently Enter water by stepping or umping from the side E it water safely by using ladder or side Submerge entire head loat on front and back Perform front and back glide read water using arm and leg actions Swim front crawl and back crawl lass taught in shallow end ater safety topics Enter water by safely using ladder ully submerge and hold breath retrieve submerged ob ects ront and back oats ront and back glides read water Swim on front and back using combination of arms and legs ater safety topics Advanced Swimmer his level will build upon skills learned in Level A B providing additional guided practice. Skills in this level are performed independently. 86° WATER! LOOK INSIDE FOR LIFEGUARD TRAINING, ADULT LESSONS, & PRIVATE LESSONS ump into deep water from the side Bob with the head fully submerged Perform front and back glide Perform survival oat Perform front crawl with rotary breathing in hori ontal position Elementary backstroke and back crawl hip kick lass taught in the middle of pool ater safety topics Level 4: Advanced Intermediate evelops con dence skills and improves other a uatic skills Swim underwater Perform open turns on front and back using any stroke read water using sculling arm motions and kick Perform front crawl and back crawl Perform breaststroke Perform dolphin kick Perform elementary backstroke ater safety topics Level 5/6: Advanced Swimmer Provide further coordination and re nement of strokes by read water with different kicks Perform front and back ip turn Perform front and back crawl Perform butter y and breaststroke Perform elementary backstroke sidestroke and sculling ater safety topics NCD = NO CLASS DATES 30 VALLEY VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL POOL HAS Builds on the skills with practice in deeper water by Pre-School Level B Intermediate Swimmer Enter water by umping ully submerge and hold breath bobbing ront and back oats and recoveries ront and back glides read water Swim on front and back using combination of arms and legs hange direction while swimming on front or back ater safety topics Must be at least 6 years old elps students feel comfortable in the water by Level 3: Intermediate Swimmer his level will help children gain greater independence in their skills become more comfortable in and around the water and start to gain basic swimming propulsive skills by with assistance moving towards independently Pre-School Level Level 1: Beginner Swimmer WATER AEROBICS & AQUA ZUMBA SWIMMING LESSONS Parent & Child Class: (6 months to 3 years) Valley View Middle School Pool Class Fee: 8 Lessons $72.00 *6 Lessons $54.00 Class# Day Date Time PC1F M 9/15 - 11/3 5:35 - 6:05 p.m. PC2F Tu 9/16 - 11/4 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. PC3F Th 9/18 - 11/13 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. PC4F S 9/20 - 11/15 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. PC5F S 9/20 - 11/15 11:35 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. PC6F* M 11/10 - 12/15 5:35 - 6:05 p.m. PC7F* Tu 11/11 - 12/16 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. NCD 10/16 10/18 10/18 ich eld Middle School Pool Class Fee: *6 Lessons $54.00 Class# Day Date RPC1F* S 10/25 - 12/13 Time 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. NCD 11/8 & 11/29 Pre-School (4 to 5 years) Level A: Beginner Swimmer NCD 10/16 10/18 10/18 ich eld Middle School Pool Class Fee: Class# RPA1F RPA2F* RPA3F* 8 Lessons $72.00 *6 Lessons $54.00 Day Date Time M 9/15 - 11/3 6:10 - 6:40 p.m. S 10/25 - 12/13 10:00 -10:30 a.m. M 11/10 - 12/15 6:10 - 6:40 p.m. NCD 11/8 & 11/29 Pre-School (4 to 5 years) Level B: Intermediate Swimmer Valley View Middle School Pool Class Fee: 8 Lessons $72.00 *6 Lessons $54.00 Class# Day Date Time PSB1F Tu 9/16 - 11/4 5:15 - 5:45 p.m. PSB2F Th 9/18 - 11/13 4:45 - 5:15 p.m. PSB3F S 9/20 - 11/15 9:35 - 10:05 a.m. PSB4F* M 11/10 - 12/15 5:35 - 6:05 p.m. PSB5F* Tu 11/11 - 12/16 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. PSB6F* Tu 11/11 - 12/16 6:35 - 7:05 p.m. NCD 10/16 10/18 ich eld Middle School Pool Class Fee: *6 Lessons $54.00 Class# Day Date RPB1F S 10/25 - 12/13 Time 11:20 - 11:50 a.m. (Must be at least 6 years old) Valley View Middle School Pool Class Fee: 8 Lessons $75.00 *6 Lessons $57.00 Class# Day Date Timeq A1F Tu 9/16 - 11/4 4:30 - 5:10 p.m. A2F Tu 9/16 - 11/4 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. A3F Tu 9/16 - 11/4 6:45 - 7:25 p.m. A4F Th 9/18 - 11/13 4:45 - 5:25 p.m. A5F Th 9/18 - 11/13 5:30 - 6:10 p.m. A6F S 9/20 - 11/15 9:35 - 10:15 a.m. A7F S 9/20 - 11/15 10:20 - 11:00 a.m. A8F S 9/20 - 11/15 11:05 - 11:45 a.m. A9F* M 11/10 - 12/15 6:20 - 7:00 p.m. A10F* M 11/10 - 12/15 7:05 - 7:45 p.m. A11F* Tu 11/11 - 12/16 4:30 - 5:10 p.m. A12F* Tu 11/11 - 12/16 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. A13F* Tu 11/11 - 12/16 6:45 - 7:25 p.m. NCD 10/16 10/16 10/18 10/18 10/18 ich eld Middle School Pool Valley View Middle School Pool Class Fee: 8 Lessons $72.00 *6 Lessons $54.00 Class# Day Date Time PSA1F M 9/15 - 11/3 5:35 - 6:05 p.m. PSA2F Tu 9/16 - 11/4 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. PSA3F Tu 9/16 - 11/4 6:35 - 7:05 p.m. PSA4F Th 9/18 - 11/13 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. PSA5F S 9/20 - 11/15 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. PSA6F S 9/20 - 11/15 10:55 - 11:25 a.m. PSA7F* M 11/10 - 12/15 7:05 - 7:35 p.m. PSA8F* Tu 11/11 - 12/16 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Level 1: Beginner Swimmer - Youth NCD 11/8 & 11/29 Class Fee: 8 Lessons $75.00 *6 Lesson $57.00 Class# Day Date Time RA1F M 9/15 - 11/3 6:00 - 6:40 p.m. RA2F* S 10/25 - 12/13 10:35 - 11:15 a.m. RA3F* M 11/10 - 12/15 6:00 - 6:40 p.m. NCD 11/8 & 11/29 Level 2: Advanced Beginner - Youth Valley View Middle School Pool Class Fee: 8 Lessons $75.00 *6 Lesson $57.00 Class# Day Date Time B1F Tu 9/16 - 11/4 4:30 - 5:10 p.m. B2F Tu 9/16 - 11/4 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. B3F Tu 9/16 - 11/4 6:45 - 7:25 p.m. B4F Th 9/18 - 11/13 4:45 - 5:25 p.m. B5F Th 9/18 - 11/13 5:30 - 6:10 p.m. B6F S 9/20 - 11/15 9:35 - 10:15 a.m. B7F S 9/20 - 11/15 10:20 - 11:00 a.m. B8F S 9/20 - 11/15 11:05 - 11:45 a.m. B9F* M 11/10 - 12/15 6:20 - 7:00 p.m. B10F* M 11/10 - 12/15 7:05 - 7:45 p.m. B11F* Tu 11/11 - 12/16 4:30 - 5:10 p.m. B12F* Tu 11/11 - 12/16 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. B13F* Tu 11/11 - 12/16 6:45 - 7:25 p.m. NCD 10/16 10/16 10/18 10/18 10/18 ich eld Middle School Pool Class Fee: 8 Lessons $75.00 *6 Lessons $57.00 Class# Day Date Time NCD RB1F M 9/15 - 11/3 6:00 - 6:40 p.m. RB2F M 9/15 - 11/3 6:45 - 7:25 p.m. RB3F* S 10/25 - 12/13 10:35 - 11:15 a.m. 11/8 & 11/29 RB4F* S 10/25 - 12/13 11:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 11/8 & 11/29 RB5F* M 11/10 - 12/15 6:00 - 6:40 p.m. RB6F* M 11/10 - 12/15 6:45 - 7:25 p.m. Private Swim Lessons These lessons are designed to give extra instructions to individuals who may need help with moving to the next swim lesson level, beginning adults, apprehensive about being in the water and children with special needs. Pre-School (4 to 5 years) Level C: Advanced Swimmer Valley View Middle School Pool Valley View Middle School Pool Class Fee: 8 Lessons $72.00 *6 Lessons $54.00 Class# Day Date Time PSC1F Tu 9/16 - 11/4 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. PSC2F Th 9/18 - 11/13 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. PSC3F S 9/20 - 11/15 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. PSC4F* M 11/10 - 12/15 6:20 - 6:50 p.m. PSC5F* Tu 11/11 - 12/16 5:15 - 5:45 p.m. NCD 10/16 10/18 Class Fee: $21.00 per 30 minute Lesson Class# Day Date PL1F S 9/20 - 11/15 Time 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. NCD 10/18 Please call 952-681-6134 to schedule your lesson or for more information. NCD = NO CLASS DATES 31 SWIMMING LESSONS Level 3: Intermediate Swimmer - Youth Level 5/6: Advanced Swimmer - Youth Valley View Middle School Pool Valley View Middle School Pool Class Fee: 8 Lessons $75.00 *6 Lessons $57.00 Class# Day Date Time C1F M 9/15 - 11/3 5:35 - 6:15 p.m. C2F Tu 9/16 - 11/4 4:30 - 5:10 p.m. C3F Tu 9/16 - 11/4 5:15 - 5:55 pm. C4F Tu 9/16 - 11/4 6:00 - 6:40 p.m. C5F Tu 9/16 - 11/4 6:45 - 7:25 p.m. C6F Th 9/18 - 11/13 4:45 - 5:25 p.m. C7F Th 9/18 - 11/13 5:30 - 6:10 p.m. C8F Th 9/18 - 11/13 6:15 - 6:55 p.m. C9F S 9/20 - 11/15 9:35 - 10:15 a.m. C10F S 9/20 - 11/15 10:20 - 11:00 a.m. C11F S 9/20 - 11/15 11:05 - 11:45 a.m. C12F* M 11/10 - 12/15 5:35 - 6:15 p.m. C13F* M 11/10 - 12/15 6:20 - 7:00 p.m. C14F* M 11/10 - 12/15 7:05 - 7:45 p.m. C15F* Tu 11/11 - 12/16 4:30 - 5:10 p.m. C16F* Tu 11/11 - 12/16 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. C17F* Tu 11/11 - 12/16 6:00 - 6:40 p.m. C18F* Tu 11/11 - 12/16 6:45 - 7:25 p.m. NCD 10/16 10/16 10/16 10/18 10/18 10/18 ich eld Middle School Pool NCD Level 4: Advanced Intermediate - Youth 10/16 10/18 The purpose of Introduction to Competitive Swimming Class is to provide swimmers, level 4 and up, with a basic introduction to competitive swimming skills. The class will be taught and directed by a SA Swimming Certi ed Professional Swim Coach from the Bloomington based BARRACUDA AQUATICS CLUB. Participants will learn to: * Execute competitive swimming techni ue drills in Butter y, Backstroke (Back Crawl), Breaststroke, and Freestyle (Front Crawl). * Learn and develop competitive racing turns for all 4 competitive strokes. * Be able to execute the 4 competitive strokes ef ciently. Time 6:45 - 7:25 p.m. NCD Adult Lessons - Beginner & Intermediate This class is designed for individuals who are 16 years and older who would like to learn to swim or improve their existing skills. Adults will also experience the bene ts of swimming as an exercise program, social activity and a support group for learning to swim with progression through the strokes and skills. Valley View Middle School Pool Valley View Middle School Pool NCD 10/16 10/18 10/18 Class Fee: 8 Lessons $85.00 *6 Lessons $64.00 Class# Day Date Time G1F M 9/15 - 11/3 7:50 - 8:30 p.m. G2F S 9/20 - 11/15 8:15 - 8:55 a.m. G3F* M 11/10 - 12/15 7:50 - 8:30 p.m. NCD 10/18 FOCUS CLASS ich eld Middle School Pool Class Fee: 8 Lessons $75.00 *6 Lessons $57.00 Class# Day Date Time RD1F M 9/15 - 11/3 6:45 - 7:25 p.m. RD2F* M 11/10 - 12/15 6:45 - 7:25 p.m. NCD Introduction to Competitive Swimming Valley View Middle School Pool Class Fee: 8 Lessons $85.00 Class# Day Date CS1F Tu 9/16 - 11/4 Class Fee: 8 Lessons $75.00 *6 Lessons $57.00 Class# Day Date Time RC1F M 9/15 - 11/3 6:45 - 7:25 p.m. RC2F* M 11/10 - 12/15 6:45 - 7:25 p.m. Class Fee: 8 Lessons $75.00 *6 Lessons $57.00 Class# Day Date Time D1F Tu 9/16 - 11/4 4:30 - 5:10 p.m. D2F Th 9/18 - 11/13 4:45 - 5:25 p.m. D3F S 9/20 - 11/15 9:35 - 10:15 a.m. D4F S 9/20 - 11/15 11:05 - 11:45 a.m. D5F* M 11/10 - 12/15 6:20 - 7:00 p.m. D6F* Tu 11/11 - 12/16 4:30 - 5:10 p.m. D7F* Tu 11/11 - 12/16 6:45 - 7:25 p.m. Class Fee: 8 Lessons $75.00 *6 Lessons $57.00 Class# Day Date Time EF1F Tu 9/16 - 11/4 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. EF2F Th 9/18 - 11/13 5:30 - 6:10 p.m. EF3F S 9/20 - 11/15 10:20 - 11:00 a.m. EF4F* M 11/10 - 12/15 7:05 - 7:45 p.m. EF5F* Tu 11/11 - 12/16 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. NCD During these classes the instructor will have the ability to FOCUS on individual attention, foster a fun learning environment, and ourish on fundamental skills essential to becoming a con dent swimmer. 4:1 PARTICIPANT: INSTRUCTOR Pre-School (4 to 5 years) Level B: Intermediate Swimmer Level 3: Intermediate Swimmer - Youth Valley View Middle School Pool Valley View Middle School Pool Class Fee: 8 Lessons $80.00 Class# Day Date PSB7F M 9/15 - 11/3 Time 6:20 - 6:50 p.m. NCD Pre-School (4 to 5 years) Level C: Advanced Swimmer Valley View Middle School Pool Class Fee: 8 Lessons $80.00 Class# Day Date PSC6F M 9/15 - 11/3 Class Fee: 8 Lessons $85.00 Class# Day Date C19F M 9/15 - 11/3 C20F M 9/15 - 11/3 Time 6:20 - 7:00 p.m. 7:05 - 7:45 p.m. NCD Level 4: Advanced Intermediate - Youth Time 6:55 - 7:25 p.m. NCD Valley View Middle School Pool Class Fee: 8 Lessons $85.00 Class# Day Date D8F M 9/15 - 11/3 Level 1: Beginner Swimmer - Youth (Must be at least 6 years old) Time 6:20 - 7:00 p.m. NCD Valley View Middle School Pool Class Fee: 8 Lessons $85.00 Class# Day Date A14F M 9/15 - 11/3 A15F M 9/15 - 11/3 Time 6:20 - 7:00 p.m. 7:05 - 7:45 p.m. NCD Valley View Middle School Pool Class Fee: 8 Lessons $85.00 Class# Day Date EF6F M 9/15 - 11/3 Level 2: Advanced Beginner - Youth Valley View Middle School Pool Class Fee: 8 Lessons $85.00 Class# Day Date B14F M 9/15 - 11/3 B15F M 9/15 - 11/3 32 Time 6:20 - 7:00 p.m. 7:05 - 7:45 p.m. Level 5/6: Advanced Swimmer - Youth NCD Time 7:05 - 7:45 p.m. NCD WATERFITNESS WATER AEROBICS Leap, ump and kick to a better you with this one-hour class which is a wonderful way to tone and strengthen muscles while developing cardiovascular endurance and increasing exibility. By having the natural resistance of the water, participants receive a great workout that is gentle on the oints. Shallow end work out. No swimming skills necessary for this class. Valley View Middle School Pool Day Date Time Tu 9/16 - 12/16 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Th 9/18 - 11/13 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. NCD 10/16 AQUA ZUMBA - NEW Known as the Zumba “pool party”, Aqua Zumba gives new meaning to the idea of an invigorating workout. Splashing, stretching, twisting, even shouting, laughing are often heard during a class. Integrating the Zumba formula and philosophy with traditional aqua tness disciplines, Aqua Zumba blends it all together into a safe, challenging, water based workout that’s cardio-conditioning, body toning and most of all fun! It is not your typical aerobics class, you will dance in the water at your own speed. Aqua Zumba is exercise in disguise. Registration is required for this class (water tness cards will not be accepted). Minimum: 8 Maximum: 20 Valley View Middle School Pool 8 Classes $64.00 *6 Classes $48.00 Class# Day Date 3582BF-1 M 9/15 - 11/3 3582BF-2 W 9/17 - 11/12 3582BF-3* M 11/10 - 12/15 3582BF-4**W 11/19 - 12/17 **4 Classes $32.00 Time NCD 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 10/15 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 11/26 WATER FITNESS FEES INDIVIDUAL CLASS FEES: $4.00 per 30-minute class $7.00 per 1 hour class RED CARD - RWF $72.00 per 12 - 1 hour classes $36.00 per 12 - 30-minute classes The Red Card provides you the exibility to attend any 2 classes a week. The Red Card expires at the end of the session. BLUE CARD - BWF $99.00 per 18 - 1 hour classes $54.00 per 18 - 30-minute classes The Blue Card provides you the exibility to attend any 3 classes a week. The Blue Card expires at the end of the session. BRING YOUR WATER FITNESS CARD TO EACH CLASS YOU ATTEND. CHECK PAYMENT ONLY CHECKS PAYABLE TO ISD #271. CASH WILL NOT BE KEPT AT THE POOL. MAY PAY BY CREDIT CARD BY CALLING 952-681-6132. NCD = NO CLASS DATES SPECIALTY AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING This comprehensive course is designed to instruct course participants in the skills and knowledge needed to become a lifeguard. Course candidates will learn how to recognize, prevent, and respond quickly to aquatic emergencies. The course also instructs participants in CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and First Aid. Participants will receive certi cations in the above mentioned materials upon completion of attending all class sessions, passing all written exams, water skills and tests. Prerequisites: • Participant must be 15 years of age or older. • Ability to pass pretest. Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. • Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. • Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds: starting in the water, swim 20 yards, surface dive, feet rst or head rst, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10 pound ob ect, return to surface and swim 20 yards on back with both hands holding ob ect, exit the water without using a ladder or steps. • Certi cations received upon completion of course ob ectives and passing score of 80 percent correct on course nal written exam. Lifeguard and First Aid certi cations are valid for two years. CPR-PR with AED is valid for two years. Will need to renew certi cations every two years. Valley View Middle School Pool Class Fee: $250 Class# Day Date LGT1F M-Th 1/5 - 1/15 OPEN & LAP SWIM Drop In Fee: $6.00 per person Punch Card: $60.00 12 times per person $80.00 12 times per family $8.00 per family Valley View Middle School Pool Day Date Time W 9/17 - 12/17 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. S 9/20 - 11/15 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ich eld Middle School Pool Day Date Time S 10/25 - 12/13 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. NCD 10/15 & 11/26 10/18 NCD 11/8 & 11/29 HELPFUL INFORMATION During Swim Lesson Classes Parent or Guardian must remain in the gallery during swim lessons. Valley View Middle School Pool Entrance Time 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. * Need a minimum of 5 participants to run this class. * All participants need to park on west side (back of building), enter door “G”. To enter the pool area, walk down long cement walkway to the maroon double doors, located by the baseball elds. Locker rooms will be on your left. Class Makeups There are no makeups for missed classes. There are no refunds or credits given for missed classes. Financial Assistance Available Low income Bloomington & Rich eld Residents may be eligible for fee assistance. Call 952-681-6132 or para español 612-243-3000 for more information. 33 Early Childhood Services For more information, full class descriptions, and to register, go to www.earlyed.info, or call 952-681-6221. Parent and Infant Classes Parents and babies are together for the entire class. 201P-A 0–13 mos. Mon. 6:30–8 p.m. PC 201P-C 4–12 mos. Fri. 9:45–11:15 a.m. PC 17 wks, begins 9/8 17 wks, begins 9/5 Toddler Classes Past babyhood and onto toddler time! Discuss the joys and issues surrounding these little, but mighty, ones as you stay with your children in some of our classes and separate, or gradually separate, in others. Fun learning activities for you and your child always included! toddler togetherness 12 to 24 months Parents and children do not separate. 212R-B Fri. CS 9:30–11:15 a.m. 17 wks, begins 9/5 learning to separate 12 to 24 months Parents and children gradually separate for part of class. 213R-A Thu. 213R-B Thu. CS CS 8:30–10:15 a.m. 17 wks, begins 9/4 10:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. 17 wks, begins 9/4 parents and kids night 13 to 30 months Parents and children separate for part of class. 267P Mon. PC 6:15–8 p.m. 17 wks, begins 9/8 year rounders Parents and children separate for part of class. 260R-B 13–24 mos. Tues. 263S 15–24 mos. Mon. 9:30–11:15 a.m. CS 34 wks, begins 9/9 9:45–11:30 a.m. SW 34 wks, begins 9/10 new! terrific twins 15 to 30 months Come and share your experiences and find some new resources for dealing with sleep and bedtime, eating, traveling, coping with frustrations, and get some new behavior guidance strategies for families living with twins. We will slowly separate from our children for a time of parent discussion. 271S Wed. SW 9:45–11:30 a.m. 17 wks, begins 9/3 toddler topics 16 to 33 months Parents and children separate for part of class. 261R 34 | Wed. CS 8:30–10:15 a.m. 17 wks, begins 9/4 Terrific Two-Year-Olds 24 to 36 months (in all classes, parents and children separate) Becoming more and more independent and capable, twoyear-olds can be fun but challenging. Learn about parenting strategies and the development of a two-year-old. Fun learning activities for you and your child always included. year rounders 260P-A 24–36 mos. Mon. 9:45–11:30 a.m. PC 34 wks, begins 9/8 260S-C 24–36 mos. Tues. 9:45–11:30 a.m. SW 34 wks, begins 9/9 260P-D 24–36 mos. Thu. 9:45–11:30 a.m. PC 34 wks, begins 9/4 All About Three-Year-Olds 36 months to K (in all classes, parents and children separate) year rounders 260R-E 36 mos.–K Wed. 10:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. CS 34 wks, begins 9/5 Mixed Age Classes parents and kids night 24 months to K Parents and children enjoy a variety of fun learning activities together, then children play under the care of an early childhood teacher while parents meet with a parent educator. 267P Mon. PC 6:15–8 p.m. 17 wks, begins 9/8 parenting your preschooler 36 months to K Get the scoop on the school district’s expectations for kindergarten and how you can best prepare your child for school success. 231S Fri. SW 9:45–11:30 a.m. 17 wks, begins 9/5 parent–child science time 36 months to K A collaboration among Bloomington–Richfield Community Services, The Works, and PACER geared for families with preschoolers on the autism spectrum, but open to typically developing children too. Parents may stay with children or participate in topical meetings. 301-A Wed. 6–7:45 p.m. 17 wks, begins 9/3 This class will meet at The Works, 9740 Grand Ave. So. in Bloomington, 55420. www.theworks.org. Register at br.thatscommunityed.com Fall 2014 Early Childhood Services Early Childhood Screening Preschool Options - - - - - Call to make an appointment: 952-681-6200 - - - - - - - - - - - - loomington - Llame para hacer una cita: 952-681-6217 - 952-681-6200 Rich eld ommunity ducation er ices | 35 ee Ro ad ha ko p dS 98th St. Humboldt Ave. Xerxes 24th Ave. Cedar Ave. 12th Ave. Ol France Ave. 96th St. 15 19 2 4 16 11 106th St. 10 110th St. 108th St. 11 Oak Grove Middle 18 District Support Services 12 Olson Middle School 19 Pond 1300 West 106th St. 20 4571 West 102nd St. 4551 West 102nd St. 9600 - 3rd Ave S. 1 Hillcrest Center 9301 Thomas Road 6 Poplar Bridge Elementary 8401 Palmer Road 13 Valley View Middle School 20 Southwood 2 Indian Mounds Elementary 9801 11th Ave. S. 7 Ridgeview Elementary 9400 Nesbitt Road 14 Jefferson Senior High 21 Armory 3 Normandale Hills Elementary 9501 Toledo Ave. 8 Valley View Elementary 351 East 88th St. 15 Kennedy Senior High 22 Creekside 4 Oak Grove Elementary 1301 West 104th St. 9 Washburn Elementary 8401 Xerxes Ave. S. 16 Educational Services Center 23 Bloomington Civic Plaza 5 Olson Elementary 4501 West 102nd St. 10 Westwood Elementary 4 5 6 36 1350 West 106th St. 17 Community Ed. Campus Bloomington Portland 35W Penn Lyndale Nicollet 2575 West 88th St., Enter Door #11 Xerxes France Ave. 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road 66th St. 70th St. 68th St. 2 7461 Oliver Ave. S. 6 75th St. Language School 7001 Elliot Ave. S. 9801 Penn Ave. S. 4 5 1 3 12th Ave. 3 7001 Harriet Ave. S. Highway 62 Crosstown 3000 West 98th St. 9701 Nicollet Ave. W. 76th St. I-494 7020 12th Ave. S. York 2 Central Education Center- Enter Door #5 7145 Harriet Ave. S. 4901 West 112th St. 4001 West 102nd St. 3701 West 108th St. RICHFIELD CLASS SITES 1 8900 Portland Ave. S. Highway 77 Cedar Ave. BLOOMINGTON CLASS SITES 90th St. 22 23 14 12 18 Quinn Old Shakopee Road 21 102nd St. 5 8 13 93rd St. 1 Killebrew Drive 88th St. 88th St. 17 90th St. 3 86th St. Penn Ave. Normandale Road Nesbitt Road 7 9 6 Nicollet Ave. 35W W. 84th St. 94th St. Lyndale Ave. 494 Portland Ave. CLASS LOCATIONS South Education Center 7450 Penn Ave. S. | Register at br.thatscommunityed.com 35W Fall 2014 Registration is Now Open! 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