CS Brochure 2016 Fall - White Bear Lake Area Schools
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CS Brochure 2016 Fall - White Bear Lake Area Schools
SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2016 Programs, activities and services for people of all ages www.whitebear.ce.feepay.com PG 11 PG 13 PG 28 FINANCIAL CLASSES FITNESS & WELLNESS YOUTH PROGRAMS White Bear Lake Area School District COMMUNITY SERVICES & RECREATION 2 Inside ADULT PROGRAMS Ed2go......................................................... 3 Adult Recreation.....................................21 Arts & Hobbies......................................... 6 Computers & Technology....................... 8 Culinary Arts............................................ 9 Dance/Music........................................... 10 Finance..................................................... 11 Fitness.......................................................13 Health/Wellness.....................................14 Home.........................................................17 Personal Growth.................................... 18 BEARPOWER 6.24K Run & Walk Families and community members are invited to join BearPower for a free and fun walk/run. Gather your family, friends, and neighbors to come out, get active, and celebrate our community spirit. All ages and abilities welcome. You can choose between two courses: 6.24K (3.87 miles) or 1 mile walk/run Seniors/Older Adults.............................19 Travel.......................................................20 The first 500 registered participants will get a BearPower give-away! Free snacks and refreshments will be served. Saturday, October 8 ADULT RESOURCES Adults with Disabilities......................... 24 Adult Basic Education........................... 25 ESL Family Literacy.............................. 25 Senior Program...................................... 26 AARP Driver Safety............................... 27 YOUTH PROGRAMS South Campus High School, 3551 McKnight Road Schedule: 8:30 am 9-9:15 am 9:30 am Walk in registration Pre-registered participants Event Start Register: whitebear.ce.feepay.com Course # 8000.100 This event is sponsored by WBLAS Community Services & Recreation, Health Partners, Children’s Hospitals & Clinics and the YMCA. ACT & SAT Preparation........................ 28 Driver Education...................................28 Youth Enrichment................................. 29 Youth Recreation................................... 38 Youth Sports........................................... 37 Early Childhood Program & Activities..............................................40 School Age Care – Extended Day & Bear Fundamentals & FLEX..............41 ISD624 / PARTNERS Community Programs & Sponsor....... 43 District Information.............................. 44 School Locations.................................... 45 REGISTRATION/RESERVATIONS Facility Reservations............................. 46 Registration Information & Sign-up Registration Forms............. 46 Community Services & Recreation Volunteer & Seasonal Work Opportunities Community Services & Recreation needs part-time and seasonal staff and volunteers workers throughout the year. Community Events Ice Rink Maintenance & Attendants Contact Jon Anderson [email protected] Monday Night Ski Chaperone’s Basketball Referees/Officials Site Supervisor for Basketball Head Rec Basketball Coaches for grades K-12 Contact Matt Riebow [email protected] Building Supervisors MOW Drivers & Kitchen Aides Front Desk Assistants Senior Program Ambassadors Craft Corner Database Assistant Contact Tara Jebens-Singh [email protected] Extended Day Assistants Family Fun Time Supervisors Before/After School Programs (must be in at least grade 9) Contact Christina Anderson [email protected] Community Services & Recreation Catalog is published three times per year by the White Bear Lake Area Schools Community Services and Recreation Department, Rm 106, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. 3 White Bear Lake Area Schools Community Services & Recreation 4855 Bloom Avenue, Room 106, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 www.whitebearcommunityservices.org Information & Registration............................ (651) 407-7501 FAX (651) 407-7502 [email protected] Online Registration......................... whitebear.ce.feepay.com DIRECTOR Tim Maurer.......................................................(651) 407-7509 [email protected] ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Michelle Hubbard............................................(651) 407-7505 [email protected] Adult Basic Education.................................... (651) 748-6208 Scott Helland [email protected] Adult Programs................................................ (651) 653-3126 Tara Jebens-Singh [email protected] Adult Recreation & Facilities......................... (651) 407-7508 Jon Anderson [email protected] Early Childhood............................................... (651) 653-3101 Kate Andersen [email protected] Extended Day.................................................... (651) 407-7510 Christina Anderson [email protected] Extended Day Billing & Registration..............(651) 407-7511 Mary Woodrich [email protected] Extended Day.................................................... (651) 407-7512 Anne Vail [email protected] Facility Scheduling..........................................(651) 407-7503 [email protected] Youth Enrichment & Development & Middle School Sports.................................... (651) 407-7501 TBA Youth Recreation.............................................(651) 407-7506 Matt Riebow [email protected] www.whitebear.ce.feepay.com REGISTER Online Learning Opportunities MOST CLASSES ARE $95 Ed2Go instructor-facilitated online courses are informative, convenient and interactive. The courses run for six weeks, with two lessons released each week that you can complete on your own schedule, anytime, day or night. The classes are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links and more. For Educators Get continuing education credits from the comfort of your home. At the end of the course, you can print out a certificate of completion. »» »» »» »» Teaching Smarter with SMART Boards Solving Classroom Discipline Problems Response to Intervention: Reading Strategies that Work Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom How to Get Started 1.Visit our Online Instruction Center at www.ed2go.com/ whitebear 2.Click the Courses link. Once you choose the department and course title you are interested in, select the Enroll Now button. Follow the instructions to enroll and pay for your course. Here, you will choose a username and password that will grant you access to the classroom. 3.When your course starts, return to our Online Instruction Center and click the Classroom link. To begin your studies, simply log in with the username and password you selected during enrollment. Requirements All courses require Internet access, e-mail, Netscape Navigator, or Microsoft Internet Explorer. Some courses may have additional requirements. Please visit our Online Instruction Center for more information. Popular Courses »» Introduction to Programming: Take your first steps toward a career as a computer programmer! In this course, you’ll learn to use Just BASIC, a free Windows programming language, to create stand-alone applications for professional or personal use. »» Accounting Fundamentals: Gain a marketable new skill by learning the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, financial reporting, and more. Class Start Dates »» Sep 14 / Oct 12 / Nov 9 4 www.whitebear.ce.feepay.com ADULT PROGRAMS Mark Your Calendar Important Dates for Your Calendar! September 20 Senior Center Open House November 8 Election Day October 1 Senior Center Housing Awareness Day November 10 Parent Safety Night October 8 BearPower 624 Walk/Run November 11 Veterans Day Coffee October 15 Get to Know NAMI November 12 BearPower/LifeCore Yoga November 4-5 Holiday Boutique & Bake Sale November 24 Walk to End Hunger White Bear Area Senior Center Open House ELECTION DAY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Please join us to learn about our services, activities, educational programs and ways to give back and volunteer. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Get all of your voting day questions answered here: www.http://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/ Tue, Sep 20 1:00-3:00 pm 1:30 pm Re-dedication of the Library & Tree of Life Cake and Coffee to follow Find Your Polling Place here: www.pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us Need more information? Call 1-877-600-8683 White Bear Area Senior Center 2484 East County Road F Parent Safety Night Questions? Call 651-653-3121 White Bear Area Senior Housing Awareness Day SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 Explore White Bear Area housing options from independent living to special care. Senior Housing Facility Open Houses, Resource Room and bus tour starting from the White Bear Area Senior Center. Sat, Oct 1 1:00-5:00 pm FREE For more information call 651-653- 3121. BearPower Run & Walk NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 Meet our staff and volunteers, learn how our work directly affects the lives of individuals/families with mental illnesses, about education, support programs, advocacy goals and how you can get involved, take action, and make a difference. See page 15 for more details. District Center 112 White Bear Area Senior Center Holiday Boutique & Bake Sale NOVEMBER 4-5 Our artisans offer their best unique and unusual gift, as well as traditional holiday fare. Fri, Nov 4, 9 am-5 pm Sat, Nov 5, 9 am-2 pm White Bear Senior Center 8010.100 Thu, Nov 10 5:30-8 pm South Cafeteria FREE White Bear Area Senior Center Veterans Day Coffee BearPower / LifeCore Yoga Get to Know NAMI Tues, Oct 15 7-8 pm See page 17 for more details. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 All are welcomed to honor our veterans. For more information call 651-653-3121. Fri, Nov 11 7:30-9 am Senior Center SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 Families and community members are invited to join BearPower for a free and fun walk/run. Sat, Oct 8 South Campus Registration: 8:30 am Event Start: 9-9:15 am More information on page 2 1248.110 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Are you familiar with K2 Spice, Molly, Robo-Tripping? Of apps that allow photos to be sent and immediately erased from your child’s phone? How many passengers your 16 year old is allowed to have in a car? If not, plan to attend! FREE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Help us set a world record for the largest family yoga class! AND raise money for Solid Ground, a local non-profit organization. Sat, Nov 12 South Campus Gym Check In: 12:30-1:10 pm Class: 1:15 pm Walk to End Hunger Thanksgiving Day THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Please donate to the White Bear Lake Meals on Wheels team! Better yet, walk with us! Thu, Nov 24 Mall of America Check for details at www.walktoendhunger.org or the White Bear Area Senior Program at 651-653-3121. REGISTER ADULT PROGRAMS WHITE BEAR AREA SENIOR HOUSING AWARENESS DAY SATURDAY • OCTOBER 1, 2016 • 1-5PM OWN HOME ASSISTED LIVING WHITE BEAR LAKE INDEPENDENT LIVING CAMPUS COMMUNITY MEMORY CARE LONG TERM CARE EXPLORE WHITE BEAR AREA HOUSING OPTIONS FREE - SENIOR LIVING OPEN HOUSES, RESOURCE ROOM AND BUS TOUR STARTING FROM THE WHITE BEAR AREA SENIOR CENTER EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF OCTOBER FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 651-653-3121 5 6 www.whitebear.ce.feepay.com ADULT PROGRAMS Art & Hobbies Learn to Knit 1 Blue River NEW Bob Ross Oil Painting Classes Whether you have zero experience painting and drawing or if you are an experienced artist, welcome! There is always much to learn for all artistic levels. Join us for a step-by-step instruction in the painting style of the late Bob Ross. All supplies will be provided including paints, 16x20 inch canvas and other supplies. Wear painting appropriate clothing and bring a bag lunch. INSTRUCTOR: Jay Rupp is a certified Bob Ross instructor. Blue River 1560.110 1 session $69 Oct 18 Tue 10 am-1:30 pm Senior Center 153 Northern Lights 1560.100 1 session $69 Nov 29 Tue 10 am-1:30 pm Senior Center 153 Knitting is relaxing, fun and creative. Want to learn how? In Learn to Knit 1 you will leave the first class meeting knowing how to knit. By the end the sessions you will be able to create a beautiful scarf, cute hat or handy wash cloth. Come join us! Each person will need one skein of LIGHT colored knitting worsted weight yarn – something you like and want to work with! Size 8 or 9 straight or circular knitting needles and scissors. INSTRUCTOR: Kay Wimer has knit everything from afghans to sweaters. 1504.100 1504.101 3 sessions $55 Mon 6:30-8:30 pm Sep 19-Oct 3 South Campus 304 3 sessions $55 Mon 6:30-8:30 pm Oct 10-24 South Campus 610 Learn to Knit 2 BEYOND KNIT & PURL Know how to knit and purl, but want to expand your knitting knowledge? This class will teach you new ways to cast on, how to increase and decrease stitches. We’ll use the new skills to make a cable and lace scarf, following a pattern. For first class bring size 10 knitting needles and a small ball of yarn to practice new stitches in class. For the scarf: 250 yards of light colored bulky weight yarn (Knits at approx. 3 stitches per inch on size 9-11 needles), scissors, and stitch markers. INSTRUCTOR: Kay Wimer 1504.105 3 sessions $55 Mon 6:30-8:30 pm Nov 7-21 District Center 206 Life Transitions And Creativity A PLAYSHOP TO PAINT A SILK SCARF Join us as we discuss midlife transitions and the desire to explore creativity. We’ll discuss the wonders and challenges of entering the second half of life as a woman, and then paint a silk scarf to unleash the creative within. This a fun class! No worries about artistic talent! All supplies are included in the fee, with a larger sized scarf option available for $10 more. INSTRUCTOR: Gail Gates holds a Masters of Liberal Studies degree and enjoys working with women in the “second half of life” as they explore their creativity. 1550.110 Northern Lights 1 session Tue $39 6-8:30 pm Nov 1 South Campus 202 REGISTER ADULT PROGRAMS Arts & Hobbies Organize Your Photos DIGITAL & PRINT Would you like to get your photos out of shoe boxes, unsafe albums, kitchen drawers, the garage, and the computer and into a photo safe box? Would you like to be able to locate any photo within seconds? Use the convenient Power Sort™ system to safely and quickly organize a lifetime of photos - it holds 1200 photos! This class is for anyone who not only wants to organize photos into albums or boxes, but is also concerned about organizing their digital images. We will also cover organization of digital images, slides, scanning, backing up, cloud storage programs & repairing digital images and old photos. Bring your bags of photos. You will either empty them all or have a great start on organizing them by the time you leave. A supply fee of $32 will be due to instructor the night of class. Additional supplies available for purchase. NEW Mosaic Arts Sign Design and mosaic a welcome sign, house numbers, coat hanger or wine glass holder. The tedious glass cutting is done, ready for you to make a colorful beautiful piece of art for your home. You will amaze your family and friends. INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Povolny has been teaching classes related to photo organization and album making for 25 years. She is a member of APPO (Association of Personal Photo Organizers) and also has interests in scrapbooking and genealogy. INSTRUCTOR: Peggy Ingles has taught mosaic art class for 10 years all around the Twin Cities, Duluth & Hayward, WI. 1561.120 Oct 5 & 12 6-9 pm 1512.100 2 sessions $65 Wed South 202 Wed 7-9 pm South Campus 202 In this class, you will learn a few basics of making your own bath and beauty products. This is a fully participatory class: You will be making lip balm, bath bombs, melt-and-pour soaps and sugar scrubs. During this 2 hour class, you will have the opportunity to make all four items, complete with packaging and labeling. Everyone will leave class with several products to use (or gift) immediately. INSTRUCTOR: Hanah Moe Oct 25 6:30-8:30 pm Nov 2 If you have enjoyed taking Melissa’s Beginning Soap Making class, this is another great opportunity to have some fun and learn a few things along the way. All skill (even no skill) levels are welcome! This is a fun glass plate that you can create to be completely your own. No experience is needed. You will learn how to cut and arrange pieces of glass to create your own masterpiece. 1 session Tue South 202 $39 Bath & Beauty DIY Fused Glass Plate 1568.100 1 session All tools and materials will be provided. A $10 materials fee is due, payable to the instructor, at the time of class. $32 INSTRUCTOR: Melissa Petrich 1507.110 1 session Wed $35 6-8 pm Nov 9 Senior Center 158 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND Beginning Soap Making HOT PROCESS This is a beginner course and we will be using slow cookers to craft a completely hand made batch of soap from start to finish. At the end of class, you will be bringing home your completed 6-8 bar batch of soap. Bring a container to pour/mold soap into, something small like an empty milk carton, a bread pan or plastic food container. Wooden molds may be available for purchase, along with some finished soaps, lotions and lip balms. There is a $15 material fee due night of class. INSTRUCTOR: Melissa Petrich has been making soap with the hot process soap since 2009. 1507.100 1 session Tue $35 6-8 pm Oct 18 South 202 7 8 www.whitebear.ce.feepay.com ADULT PROGRAMS Computers & Technology Congratulations, You’ve Written a Book! Now What? The Cloud & You Classes What is the Cloud? How do I use it? Is it safe and reliable? These questions and more will be answered. You will need to access your email in class. If you do not have one then one will be created for you. Laptops are welcomed & optional. A revolution is taking place in the bookpublishing industry. Authors are now able to produce a finished, professional quality book for fewer out-of-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. INSTRUCTOR: Elise d’Entremont is a local IT instructor, consultant and writer. She has taught computer software applications through CompUSA, community colleges, businesses, and training companies. She stands out due to her knowledge, patience and a talent to make what appears complex to become simple. INSTRUCTOR: Sybil Smith is CEO of Smith House Press Publishing Consultants, Smith House Press, and FINS Publications. Sybil has taught hundreds of authors to successfully publish their own books. She is past president of the Midwest Publishers Independent Association and has been in the publishing industry for over 35 years. 1436.100 1508.100 1 session Thu $32 Nov 17 6:30-8:30 pm District Center 307 Googlize Your Life GOOGLE DOCS/ GOOGLE DRIVE Learn how the tools of google can transform your life. This world has everything from email, calendar, spreadsheets, documents, presentations, all in a format that can be shared with friends and family. Also, the mystery of the “Cloud” will be explained. Let Google make your life easier. Optional: Bring your own fully charged laptop with the AC adapter. INSTRUCTOR: Elise d’Entremont is a local IT instructor, consultant and writer. She has taught computer software applications through CompUSA, community colleges, businesses, and training companies. She stands out due to her knowledge, patience and a talent to make what appears complex to become simple. 1435.100 1 session Thu $32 6:30-8:30 pm Oct 20 District Center 307 1 session $32 Wed 6:30-8:30 pm South Campus 610 Oct 5 How to Write, Publish and Sell Your Ebook The ebook phenomenon is good news for the publishing industry. They are easier to produce and can be more profitable than print books. 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, formats, promotion, sales, and all of the new tools on how to convert your manuscript into an ebook. INSTRUCTOR: Sybil Smith 1508.110 1 session $32 Wed 6:30-8:30 pm South Campus 304 NEW Computer and Technical Device Help Do you need extra help on the computer, your cell phone or e-reader? Have questions about surfing the Internet or setting up an e-mail account? Need assistance working on a document? One-to-One instruction is now provided by the Ramsey County Library in a drop-in basis. Appointments suggested-not required. Call 651-653-3121. 9:00 -11:00am Sep 21, Oct 19, Nov 16 and Dec 21 (Third Wednesday of the Month) White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 East County Road F, White Bear Lake Nov 2 REGISTER ADULT PROGRAMS Culinary Arts NEW Quick & Easy Appetizers We will create over 20 appetizers that require less than 20 minutes, from start to finish! You can serve these appetizers as a first course or as a snack or create a complete buffet. Recipes will include: spreads, hearty appetizers, dips, nibbles, hot and more. Enjoy selections in class or take samples home. Also learn tips to create an all appetizer party. INSTRUCTOR: Laurel Severson is a home economist with over 15 years experience in commercial food service, recipe testing and editing. 1636.100 1 session Sat $46 Sep 24 9 am-Noon South Campus 206 NEW Southern Dinner Beginning in 1690’s, food in the deep south of the United States was heavily influenced by early settlers from France, Germany, and Spain. Slaves from Senegal, Africa, then Cuban refugees and Cajuns from Nova Scotia, Canada also contributed to the medley of flavors using local seafood, vegetables, poultry, livestock and pecans. Join us to create: Crab Dip, traditional Cheese Straws, Gumbo, Jambalaya, Red Beans and Rice, Buttermilk Biscuits, Cheese Grits, Pecan Praline candy and traditional Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce. INSTRUCTOR: Laurel Severson 1636.105 1 session Fri $46 6-9 pm Oct 14 South Campus 206 Desserts Learn to make the perfect cheese cake, and gluten free/ flour-less chocolate cake. Then we will make a wonderful berry compote and a caramel sauce to put on top of the cakes. INSTRUCTOR: Greg Knothe is the owner and chef of Personal Chef Greg’s In-Home Cuisine & Catering. He also have worked in upper end restaurants. 1 session Wed $39 6-8 pm Oct 12 South Campus 206 NEW Soups! Lefse This Norwegian delicacy is made for banquets, holidays, weddings and all special occasions. If you are Norwegian and missed recording Grandma’s recipe, tips and techniques - this class is for you! Note: other nationalities find lefse delicious too! Learn the fine points in making the dough, baking, storing and of course how to serve lefse - bonus is a bit of history and humor too. We use real potato and authentic recipes. Sample your creations with traditional fillings plus take home finished lefse and dough to bake then share with family/friends. INSTRUCTOR: Laurel Severson NEW 1633.103 NEW 1636.110 Cooking with Chef Greg! 1 session Wed $46 6-9 pm Nov 9 South Campus 206 Learn to make tomato basil soup with celery, onions and lots of basil, as well as a French Onion soup with wonderful caramelized onions! We will also discuss how to make great soup starters! 1633.102 1 session Wed $39 6-8 pm Oct 19 South Campus 206 NEW Pasta Sauces Learn to make a great Ragu sauce made with beef and pork, in a tomato onion garlic basil base, a nice hearty sauce! We will also make an creamy Alfredo sauce, with onion garlic and tarragon white wine thickened with eggs and Parmesan cheese. 1633.100 1 session Thu $39 6-8 pm Oct 27 South Campus 206 9 www.whitebear.ce.feepay.com 10 ADULT PROGRAMS Dance / Music Line Dance for Fun & Parties NEW Tap for Adults Adult tap is open to anyone 18 and older that has always had take a tap class on their bucket list! A chance to put on the shoes and learn the basics of this fantastic dance genre with a fun, energetic group. No stress, all levels welcome, this is just a chance to let go and enjoy learning tap. INSTRUCTOR: Jenny Landry - White Bear Dance Center 1301.130 6 sessions $65 Tue 8-8:45 pm Oct 4-Nov 8 WB Dance Center Cupid Shuffle, Cha Cha Slide and Electric Slide. Three fun line dances that will get you off your chair and onto the dance floor! And all in one easy hour. Isn’t it time to join the party? No partner needed for an entire evening of fun. INSTRUCTOR: Monica Mohn, a “USA Dance” National Ballroom champion, and 3-Time nominee in Minnesota Bride “Best Of” Awards for Wedding Dance Instruction. 1311.100 1 session Thu $15 6-7 pm Sep 22 South Cafeteria Wedding Dance Crash Course IT’S NOT TO LATE You thought about it! You wanted to! But where did the time go? Not to worry. Learn fun moves and simple tips to have you feeling comfortable and looking great on that special day! Bring your special song! Couples only. INSTRUCTOR: Monica Mohn 1300.110 1 session Thu $45/couple 7-9 pm Sep 22 South Cafeteria Line Dance Tribute to Prince Ballroom Dancing for Beginners Wish you knew how to dance so you could get on the floor with confidence? Then this is the PERFECT course for you! Learn to dance real steps in sync with your partner, to current and classic songs played at weddings, parties, and most social events. Practice easy to learn steps in waltz, swing, foxtrot, hustle, and polka. Come with or without a partner. Singles will rotate with one another. Teens and adults of all ages welcome! Free make up lessons if you need to miss class! INSTRUCTOR: Deanna Constantine has taught dance through community education programs for 25 years. She is an expert at instructing newcomers and helping them gain confidence in their abilities. 1300.100 4 sessions $55/per person Oct 5-26 Wed 7-8:30 pm South Cafeteria A tribute to our own MN native, Prince. This line dance will capture the fun and joy of his classic song “1999”! So put on your dancing shoes and be prepared to party like its “1999” ! INSTRUCTOR: Monica Mohn 1300.103 1 session Wed $15 6-7 pm Dec 14 South Cafeteria Swing Dance Workshop Just in time for the holidays! One night. One dance. A lifetime of fun! An “Arch” and a “Loop” are just two of the patterns that can take you from the sidelines onto the dance floor. Couples only, please. INSTRUCTOR: Monica Mohn 1300.111 1 session Wed $40/couple 7-9 pm Dec 14 South Cafeteria NEW Real Women - Real Harmony - Real Fun You Can Do It! Step out of your box and onto the stage. Join us in singing 4-part acappella harmony. You will be given the tools you need to be an awesome singer; music, learning tracks and vocal instructions. At the end of the course there will be a Christmas performance with The Lake Country Chorus. A great opportunity to have fun and make new friends. INSTRUCTOR: Sandy Bergersen is the director of The Lake Country Chorus in White Bear and a member of Sweet Adeline International for over 30 years. She coaches choruses and Quartets through out the Northern Lights region and has belonged to numerous award winning Quartets & Choruses. 1321.100 7 sessions $29 Oct 11-Nov 22 Tue 6:30-9:30 pm Redeemer Luther Church 3770 Bellaire Ave, WBL REGISTER ADULT PROGRAMS 11 Finance Preparing and Staging your Home for Resale NEW Planning for the Worst, Living for the Best If you are considering selling your home in the next one to five years, you’ll want to make sure you’ve got all your ducks in a row first. This class will answer questions about what’s really happening in the real estate market right now, how to prepare your house so you can get the best price, what improvements are the best return on investment, and what to expect when working with a Real Estate Agent. Bring your questions and the support people in your life so we can make a plan together. Pre-planning a funeral is one of the best things you can do for your family, financially and emotionally. In this course you’ll discover exactly what you want from your memorial service and how to get it, then leave with a workbook that includes all of your clearly expressed wishes. INSTRUCTOR: Jessica Stern has been a licensed funeral director and pre-planning specialist since 2010 and joined the local team at Mueller Memorial three years ago. Before graduating from the University of Minnesota in Mortuary Science she worked for seven years caring for hospice patients in a nursing home. Her compassion and experience allow her to plan the intricate and unique details that make each funeral service special. 1567.120 1 session Wed $20 6-8 pm INSTRUCTOR: Joy Erickson is a licensed Realtor and former teacher who helps both buyers and sellers throughout the metro area. Joy provides exceptional service and continues to enjoy educating people about real estate in classes and as clients. Nov 9 Senior Center 153 1156.110 Planning to Pay College Finding, applying to and paying for college is one of the largest investments your family will make. College costs are escalating rapidly. This seminar will cover: common mistakes families make in selecting colleges, how to prevent these mistakes, myths about college aid, how the FAFSA works, and how to get grants from colleges. A must for parents of college bound students! INSTRUCTOR: Alan Weinblatt is an attorney and business consultant who began his college counseling career in 1990 with his own four high school students and their friends. Since then, he has successfully coached many students and their families in the college search process. 1609.100 1 session Tue $20 Sep 27 6:30-8:30 pm South Campus 609 1 session Wed $15 6:30-8 pm Oct 26 South 604 NEW Finding & Buying a Franchise WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Learn whether you’re the right type to own a franchise along with how to find, research, and buy a franchise that’s a great fit for you. Get answers to the most frequentlyasked questions about capital requirements, financing, profitability, the skills you need to have, common mistakes, and more! INSTRUCTOR: Steve Gilder has started, operated, and sold three franchises and four non-franchise businesses so far in his career. He is a partner in a franchise brokerage firm. 1125.110 1 session Wed $20 7-8:30 pm Oct 5 South Campus 608 www.whitebear.ce.feepay.com 12 ADULT PROGRAMS Finance Drafting Your Own Will Financial Power of Attorney and the Health Care Directive Learn about the usefulness of the Financial Power of Attorney and the Health Care Directive all in one class. Jim will discuss agents’ responsibilities and how to select an agent. You will also learn about the usefulness of the Health Care Directive in expressing your health care wishes. He will also provide the necessary forms and aid you in preparing them. INSTRUCTOR: James Wellner 1142.120 1 session Sep 27 Tue District Center 206 $35 6:30-8:30 pm Developing a will is an important step in providing for the ones you love. During the class you will learn techniques for property distribution, protection of estate and beneficiaries, explore basic will concepts and assess your need for a simple will. You will also receive individualized, personal attention, sample forms and language for you to use in drafting your own will. The second class will cover safekeeping techniques and circumstances that may require a review or revision of your will. In addition, you will be able to sign your own will during the second class. INSTRUCTOR: James Wellner is a local attorney who has been in practice for over 32 years with extensive experience preparing Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorneys, and other estate planning documents. 1143.100 2 sessions $59 Wed 6:30-8:30 pm Oct 12 & 19 District Center 206 1143.110 2 sessions $59 Oct 25 & Nov 1 Tue District Center 206 6:30-8:30 pm Retire Wisely Will I have enough to retire? – Will my retirement income last? – Are my assets protected? Manage six key risks all retirees face: Outliving their income, inflation, unpredictable events, market volatility, income taxes and rising healthcare costs. Turn retirement concerns into confidence. Get positive, professional guidance from a faith-based organization that has been helping our member-owners be wise with money and live generously for more than 100 years. INSTRUCTOR: Katie Oelker is a Financial Planner with Thrivent Financial. She works with a team of planners that have over 25+ years of experience, helping clients be wise with money and reach their financial goals. 1533.100 1 session Mon So You are the Executor or Trustee, Now What? Executor, trustee, power of attorney, guardian: what are the responsibilities and liabilities of those who are granted these legal titles? This class is invaluable for those trying to decide who to appoint as well as for those who have been asked to take one of these legal roles. INSTRUCTOR: James Wellner 1144.111 1 session Sep 28 Wed District Center 201 $35 6:30-8:30 pm $20 6:30-8 pm Oct 17 South Campus 609 Creating Your Retirement Paycheck STRATEGIES TO HELP YOU LIVE THE LIFE YOU DESERVE Do you ever wonder how much income you’ll need in retirement and where it will come from? During this class, you’ll learn how to determine how much income you’ll need, identify income sources that you can combine to create your “retirement paycheck” and help make your savings last. INSTRUCTOR: Mark Josephs is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial. He has a master’s degree in finance from the University of Minnesota. Before that, he was a financial risk analyst on Wall Street for Goldman Sachs Group Inc. 1534.110 1 session Thu $25 6:30-8 pm Nov 17 South Campus 610 REG REGISTER ADULT PROGRAMS 13 Fitness NEW Mom’s Workout Fully body work out in a very fun atmosphere! Take it at your own pace, enjoy some exercise, good music, and a little social time. This class combines cardio, strength, and stretch for an overall work out that will make you feel great! INSTRUCTOR: Jenny Landry, White Bear Dance Center 1302.120 6 sessions $65 Mon 8-8:45 pm Oct 3-Nov 7 WB Dance Center T’ai-Chi for Well-Being T’ai-Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that provides an easy, worry-free approach to exercise. It brings about healing, empowerment, mindfulness, and insight through relaxed, grounded movement and deep breathing. Regular practice of T’ai-Chi results in an energized, well-functioning body that is the foundation of wellbeing. INSTRUCTOR: Kurt Swanson is a certified teacher of Yang-style T’ai-Chi Ch’uan and Qigong. He has studied T’ai-Chi under Masters Ray Hayward and Paul Abdella since 2006. No Class: Oct 22 BEGINNER CLASS 1612.100 8 sessions $85 Sep 24-Nov 19 Sat 8:30-9:30 am Central Gym INTERMEDIATE CLASS For students who have attended the beginner class. 1612.110 8 sessions $85 Sep 24-Nov 19 Sat 9:45-10:45 am Central Gym Zumba Fitness Yogadevotion Class begins in the breath, centering ourselves and becoming present to the moment. The body of the class is a combination of standing poses, balance poses and floor poses, designed to strength and flexibility. Other benefits include stress reduction and the overall wellness promoted by a yoga practice. Breath, lengthening and strengthening of muscles are the primary focuses in the community classes. The class closes with restorative yoga, a practice of calm alertness. Students need to bring yoga mat. INSTRUCTOR: Yoga Devotion 1606.100 1606.101 7 sessions $56 Wed 6-7 pm Sep 14-Oct 26 Central Gym 7 sessions $56 Wed 6-7 pm No Class Nov 23 Nov 2-Dec 21 Central Gym FREE EVENT Family Yoga Event Tone, twist & tango your way into shape. No experience needed. All ages and levels welcome. Come join the party and see for yourself what Zumba Fitness can do for you! SPONSORED BY BEARPOWER, LIFECORE YOGA & GOODKIDS Come and help us set a world record for the largest family yoga class! Be a part of this great community effort to set a record and raise some money for Solid Ground, a local non-profit organization. All proceeds will go to Solid Ground. INSTRUCTOR: Emily Cardwell has been teaching Zumba thorugh WBLAS for three years. She loves the community education program and the students she has met through the course. Bring your own yoga mat or you can rent one for $1.00 (payable the day of) if you wish. You do not need a mat to participate! Group photo right after class! 1624.100 The first 150 to register will receive a FREE WORLD RECORD t-shirt! 6 sessions $55 Sep 19-Oct 24 Mon 6:30-7:30 pm Oneka Cafeteria 8000.2000 Saturday, November 12 South Campus Check In: 12:30-1:10 pm Yoga Class: 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm www.whitebear.ce.feepay.com 14 ADULT PROGRAMS Health & Wellness Posture! Get it Straight! Ever catch your own reflection to see that your head hangs too far forward or your shoulders are too rounded, or you slump too much? Learn exercises that correct common posture problems and learn an ‘Instant Alignment Technique’ that will have you standing straighter immediately. We’ll discuss easy to implement tips when at a computer, in a car or working out. Janice’s easy to implement techniques will have you looking and feeling better immediately – no matter how long you may have had poor posture. Your clothes will fit and look better, too. Bring a resistance band or $4 to buy one. INSTRUCTOR: Janice Novak - Master’s degree in Health Education 1571.100 1 session Sat $32 9:30-11 am Nov 12 South 611 Women, Weight, & Hormones Are you finding that fat is collecting around your midsection and no matter how well you watch what you eat or how much you exercise that weight is not budging? If this is your story, your inability to lose weight probably has more to do with your hormone levels than anything else. Until you discover and correct any imbalances, trying to lose weight will be like shoveling sand against the tide. Learn key strategies for fighting fat and losing weight, including: concrete solutions for controlling appetite and cravings; metabolism boosters and busters; ways to tell if your thyroid is creating weight problems and what to do about it; major sources of hormone mimicking chemicals and how to get rid of them; what HRT or birth control pills have to do with weight gain; how to have your hormone levels checked reliably; and how to help your body begin to lose weight again. INSTRUCTOR: Janice Novak 1572.110 1 session Sat $35 11:15am-12:45pm Nov 12 District Center 112 Essential Oils: Introduction to Nature’s Wellness Learn how you can support your family’s health by easily incorporating natural therapeutic essential oils into your life. Discover the benefits of utilizing essential oils to address everyday discomforts and seasonal annoyances. Learn how to clean your home with non-toxic cleaning solutions and save money by making your own products for skin support, stress reduction, weight release and more! We’ll provide many samples for smelling and a roller bottle sample to take home. INSTRUCTOR: Emily Iannazzo - In 2014 Emily begin using Essential Oils as a solution to eliminate everyday toxins and chemicals in her home and has seen positive changes! She began sharing her experiences and teaching others to find natural solutions to reduce toxic chemicals in their lives. 1575.101 1 session $29 Oct 12 Wed 6:30-8:30 pm South Campus 610 NEW Manage Stress through the Secret of Your Breath Ancient yogis managed their emotions, stress levels and sleep cycles with tried and true, time honored traditions of breath exercises. Those exercises are just as powerful today as they were then. In this class, you will learn a number of these simple and highly effective exercises. INSTRUCTOR: Haley Lasche is an RYT-200 certified yoga instructor who teaches weekly Hatha and Vinyasa classes as well as workshops in White Bear Lake and Minneapolis. She publishes her poetry and essays, and she teaches college writing classes. 1564.100 Get Up & Go Fitness Classes for Seniors AEROBICS, YOGA, AND STEP WITH STRENGTH LISTED ON PAGE 25 1 session $32 Nov 15 Tue 6:30-8:30 pm District Center 112 REG om REGISTER ADULT PROGRAMS 15 Health & Wellness Family-to-Family Get to Know NAMI NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS Meet our staff and volunteers to hear first-hand how our work directly affects the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families. Learn about our education and support programs and what we are doing to advocate for a better mental health system. Learn how you can get involved, take action and make a difference. INSTRUCTOR: Jody L Lyons. As a child, sibling, and parent of a loved one living with mental illness, Jody brings her, personal experience and empathy along with NAMI specific training. INSTRUCTOR: Kay King 1248.100 1248.110 1 session Tue FREE 7-8 pm Oct 18 District Center 112 NEW Living Well with Diabetes A workshop for older adults with diabetes and for those who live with or care for someone with diabetes to develop skills to help manage life with the condition. There is a $15 materials fee due the first day of class. INSTRUCTOR: Melissa Gibbs - Wilder Foundation Health and Wellness Programs strive to help older adults maintain control of their health and lives. She works to help older adults better manage chronic health conditions. 1700.110 DOES YOUR LOVED ON LIVE WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS This 12-week class for family members and friends of individuals with a serious mental illness taught by trained family members. Families gain insight and information to empower and support themselves and their loved one. Learn current information on major mental illnesses, medications, side effects and coping skills. Wondering if this is the right class for you? No worries, the first session will include an introduction and simple assessment tool. Course is free, but registration is required. For more information: please contact Jody Lyons, 651-645-2948 ext. 109 or 651-407-8616. 6 sessions $15 Sep 23-Oct 28 Fri 1:30-3:30 pm Senior Center 157 12 sessions FREE Wed 6:30-9 pm No Class Nov 23 Sep 14-Dec 7 South Campus 609 Hypnosis: Weight Loss/Health Eating/ Stop Smoking / Chewing Tobacco Quit smoking and/or lose weight through hypnosis. Stop the cravings and obsessions and get motivated. All behavior changes must occur at an unconscious level to be lasting. With hypnosis you can make that change. You will be relaxed and in control at all times. Fee includes CD and lifetime membership card for free reinforcement. Bring a pillow and blanket to class. Indicate if participation is for smoking or weight loss when registering. INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Mary Fischer holds 6 certifications in hypnosis. She has 27 years experience teaching group sessions in over 60 schools in MN and has a private practice in St. Cloud. 1550.105 1 session 6-8:45 pm Wed Sep 28 District Center 112 $59 Tobacco Cessation $59 Weight Loss $100 Combined Class $ Free/Lifetime membership www.whitebear.ce.feepay.com 16 ADULT PROGRAMS Health & Wellness Life Reimagined - Checkup NEW Akashic Records Your Akashic Records can be equated to a super computer system that acts as the central storehouse of all information for your life; past, present and future: containing every deed, word, feeling, thought, and intent that has ever occurred. These records are interactive in that they have a tremendous influence upon our everyday lives, relationships, feelings, belief systems, and the potential realities we draw toward us. Come learn about yours and how it affects your daily life. INSTRUCTOR: Suzanne Worthley, top-level integrative energy specialist, healer, hospice, teacher, speaker and presenter. 1530.100 1 session $35 Sep 29 Thu 6:30-8:30 pm District 201 NEW Body, Mind and Spirit We are so much more than just our 3-D selves…we are Body, Mind, AND Spirit! Come and learn the intricate details of how all of our energy bodies can indeed work as one unified source of truth and alignment. Find the balance and harmony within your energy bodies so you can LIVE the balance and harmony within your every day life! INSTRUCTOR: Suzanne Worthley 1660.100 1 session Mon $32 6:30-8:30 pm Oct 3 District 112 We all have some psychic gifts and abilities. Uncover your own true potential to develop your sensing and feeling skills and talents. Psychic and spirit development can transform your life. This is a further expansion of the “Develop Your Psychic Skills” class offering even more information, exercises and opportunities to assist you in the development of your higher sensory perception capabilities. Prior psychic class not necessary. INSTRUCTOR: Suzanne Worthley 1 session Wed INSTRUCTOR: Jay Haapala is Associate State Director of AARP MN and leads a trained group who facilitate Life Reimagined Checkups and help people determine their own “what’s next”. 1682.100 $32 Nov 9 6:30-8:30 pm District 112 1 session Wed FREE 6-8 pm Oct 12 District Center 112 Mindful Grief Feeling a bit confused, forgetful, or exhausted after the loss of a loved one? In this course you’ll explore these and other common, unexpected side effects of grief. You’ll also learn several theories of how grief works and skills to calm acute attacks of grief with simple mindfulness practices. INSTRUCTOR: Taelor Johnson is the Chief Content Officer for the online bereavement program, Grief Compass and author of the book, “Everything’s Probably Gonna Be Alright: Reflections from a MostlyNormal Adult on Losing a Parent at a Young Age”. Taelor has also worked for the last five years as Director of Community Relations at Mueller Memorial Funeral Home. 1567.110 Advanced Psychic Skill Training 1562.100 A strong sense of purpose leads to more effectiveness, better health, increased happiness and even prolonged life. Life Reimagined Checkup prepares adults over 50 to clarify their goals, rediscover their gifts, move past hurdles and find meaningful purpose. We’ll use guided exercises and facilitated conversation to explore new possibilities. 1 session Wed $20 6-8 pm Oct 12 Senior Center 153 REGISTER ADULT PROGRAMS 17 Home NEW Game Night FOR ADULTS WITH ASD (AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER) A relaxed social activity for adults (ages 21+) with High Functioning ASD. Participants will enjoy playing several different types of board games while under the supervision of three trained staff. Such games as Monopoly, Magic the Gathering, Scrabble, and Connect Four, etc. For questions contact Jeff at 651-247-4485 or [email protected] Learn Spanish NSTRUCTOR: Jeff Holmes & John Mergers. Jeff has a BA, MA and is ASD certified. John. LICSW, is the developer of the Funjoyment concept. BEGINNING LEVEL Learn and practice Spanish language in an interactive and fun class. Getting ready to travel to a Spanish speaking country? We will cover basic reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, tailored to individuals’ interests and questions. 2416.100 INSTRUCTOR: Katie Cooley is a licensed Spanish educator with 6 years of immersion teaching experience. She has spent time living, teaching, learning and volunteering in Central America, Chile, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. FOR KIDS AND ADULTS Learn basic skills to prepare you to get on your bike and be comfortable. This introductory classroom course covers the basic rules of the road and best practices to being safe and comfortable on the road and trail, potential barriers to riding and a discussion of strategies to overcome these barriers. Basic maintenance will be covered including ABC Quick Check. (Fix-A-Flat optional). 1667.112 8 sessions $85 Oct 3-Nov 28 Mon 6-7:30 pm South Campus 608 No Class Nov 21 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL This class is designed for adult learners who have taken some Spanish in the past but wish to improve comprehension and conversation skills. We will study present and past verb tenses, the uses of ser and estar while acquiring new vocabulary. 10 sessions $200 Tue 6-7:30 pm No Class Nov 8, 22 Sep 13-Nov 29 South Campus 216 NEW Bike Basics INSTRUCTOR: Mike Brooks is certified by the League of American Bicyclists as a League Certified Instructor and teaches a wide variety of bike safety classes from bike basics to advanced commuting skills. 1412.100 1 session $5 Thu 6-7:30 pm Sep 29 South Campus 611 INSTRUCTOR: Katie Cooley 1668.100 8 sessions $85 Oct 4-Dec 6 Tue 6-7:30 pm South Campus 608 No Class Nov 8, 22 Basic Obedience Dog Training Plan to attend two of the below breakout sessions: »» Internet Safety »» Teen Driving Laws and Safety »» Youth Drug Trends and Awareness. Learn how to teach your dog basic obedience commands and get help with common problems, share a common interest with other people and their dogs, and most of all have fun with your family pet. Dogs should be at least 4 month of age. Please have your pet on a 6 foot leash with a collar and have a current rabies and distemper certificate. This information night is for adults only. Free childcare will be available for those in need. INSTRUCTOR: Tiffany Haltli has taught dog obedience for over 16 years. 8010.100 1350.100 Parent Safety Night Are you familiar with K2 Spice, Molly, Krokodil, and RoboTripping? Are you aware of apps that allow discreet photos to be sent and immediately erased from your child’s phone? Do you know how many passengers your 16 year old is allowed to have in a car? If not, or if you want to learn more! 1 session FREE Nov 10 Thu 5:30-8 pm South Campus Cafeteria **FREE PIZZA available at 5:30pm 5 sessions $75 Sep 29- Oct 27 Thu 6:30-7:30 pm N.Campus Rink www.whitebear.ce.feepay.com 18 ADULT PROGRAMS Personal Growth Family-to-Family DOES YOUR LOVED ON LIVE WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS This 12-week class for family members and friends of individuals with a serious mental illness taught by trained family members. Families gain insight and information to empower and support themselves and their loved one. Learn current information on major mental illnesses, medications, side effects and coping skills. Wondering if this is the right class for you? No worries, the first session will include an introduction and simple assessment tool. Course is free, but registration is required. For more information: please contact Jody Lyons, 651-645-2948 ext. 109 or 651-407-8616. Get to Know NAMI NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS Meet our staff and volunteers to hear first-hand how our work directly affects the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families. Learn about our education and support programs and what we are doing to advocate for a better mental health system. Learn how you can get involved, take action and make a difference. INSTRUCTOR: Kay King 1248.110 1 session Tue FREE 7-8 pm Oct 18 District Center 112 INSTRUCTOR: Jody L Lyons. As a child, sibling, and parent of a loved one living with mental illness, Jody brings her, personal experience and empathy along with NAMI specific training. 1248.100 12 sessions FREE Wed 6:30-9 pm No Class Nov 23 Sep 14-Dec 7 South Campus 609 om REGISTER ADULT PROGRAMS 19 Seniors / Older Adults Senior Matters “Is 100 the new 80?” is one of six intriguing and enlightening topics proposed for older adults in White Bear Lake as part of my “Senior Matters” series. These one hour presentation includes visual aids, handouts and encourages conversation. There is no class in November. THE AGING BRAIN OCTOBER 17 Normal age-related memory loss, mild cognitive impairment and the various types of dementia will be discussed. NEW Caring for the Caregiver Learn why identifying as a caregiver is important and how caregiving can impact your health. We share some caregiver resources. INSTRUCTOR: Rachel Von Ruden - Senior LinkAge 1622.104 1 session $5 Dec 6 Tue 10:30-11:30 am Senior Center 157 Senior LinkAge Line WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO Learn about this service delivered by MAAA in partnership with the Minnesota Board on Aging, and get an introduction to the MinnesotaHelp.info® website and database. INSTRUCTOR: Rachel Von Rudend 1620.104 1 session $5 Sep 27 Tue 10:30-11:30 am Senior Center 157 Aging in Place SUPPORT OPTIONS & RESOURCES Learn why planning for long-term care is important. We discuss the costs of long-term care and share tools and resources available to help older adults who prefer to stay in their homes. INSTRUCTOR: Rachel Von Ruden - Senior LinkAge 1621.103 1 session $5 Oct 25 Tue 10:30-11:30 am Senior Center 153 IS 100 THE NEW 80? OCTOBER 24 The number of centenarians in the U.S. has skyrocketed since the 1950’s and is expected to continue. Explore the types of aging, the role of genetics, and ongoing aging research. A variety of longevity tips from centenarians and super centenarians. MIXING & MINGLING: BOOMERS, MILLENIALS GEN X & Y OCTOBER 31 Ever catch yourself saying “Back in my day we would never...”? Learn how to appreciate the contrasting mindsets and general characteristics of the 5 living generations. HEALTH SCREENINGS: BEYOND THE BASICS DECEMBER 5 We’ll take a close look at the recommended health screenings for older adults. Join us in learning why we screen for some cancers and not others and controversial opinions from a number of health care providers who claim some screenings are unnecessary and potentially harmful as well as vaccination recommendations. SLEEP PATTERNS & PROBLEMS IN OLDER ADULTS DECEMBER 12 Joins us for an informative presentation on sleep cycle changes and disorders in older adults; sleep problems due to medical conditions; potential consequences of sleep deprivation, cognitive behavior and medications to help improve sleep and sleep hygiene recommendations. HAPPINESS IN OLDER ADULTS DECEMBER 19 Is late adulthood the happiest time in life? Many experts and older adults answer with a resounding yes! Delve into personality traits and contentment as it relates to quality of life in older adulthood. You will walk away with some great ideas and a positive attitude will round out this “happy hour.” INSTRUCTOR: Karen Gaskell - Journalist and researcher 1575.100 6 sessions Oct 17-Dec 19 Mon 10-11 am Senior Center 157 No Class Nov 7, 14, 21, 28 $25 for entire series -OR$5 per single session www.whitebear.ce.feepay.com 20 ADULT PROGRAMS Senior / Older Adults Chat Cafe Travel Join us for an engaging conversation paired with a hot, catered meal. Program and meal supported by the Rasmussen Family Education and Scholarship Fund. Registration for each discussion is required, $5.00 donation is encouraged. OCTOBER 18 Elder Home De-cluttering DeeDee Welles is the owner of Details Organizing it All providing organization and personal assistance in home and small business organization; paper clutter control; basement, garage, kitchen, closets, etc; downsizing and moving and personal secretary service-specializing in Elders. 1650.110 1 session Tue FREE 10:30am-Noon Travel Show Join us for a FREE informational meeting about the unique travel opportunities sponsored by White Bear Lake Area School Community Education and managed and guided by Premier World Discovery. Get inside information about the destinations as well as trip details. Attending travel shows does not commit you to the trip. Join us even if you are just curious. The Travel Show is free but advanced registration is required. All are welcome. 1200.100 1 session Tue FREE 2-3 pm Oct 11 Senior Center 157 Oct 18 Senior Center 157 NOVEMBER 25 Local Resources for Dementia - Specific Caregivers Lisa Brown, MSW, Lyngblomsten Community Services, has extensive experience in working with family caregivers through her role with The Gathering, Caregiver Support Groups and Caregiving Coaching services. 1650.120 1 session Tue FREE 10:30am-Noon Nov 15 Senior Center 157 DECEMBER 20 Holland Tulips & Rhine River Castles Calm During the Seasons Christopher Vendel, LMFT, has over 10 years experience providing therapy in several settings; office-based, schoolbased and in-home. He works with adolescents and adults with a wide range of problems including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, personality disorders, parenting and relationship issues to name a few. Chris is also experienced in providing crisis intervention as well as DBT. 1650.130 1 session Tue FREE 10:30am-Noon Dec 20 Senior Center 157 MARCH 27, 2017 Highlights: Lucerne, Basel, Breisach, Starsbourg, Speyer & Mannheim, Rudesheim, Cologne, Amsterdam & Keukenhof Gardens. Canadian Rockies Via Rail JULY 26, 2017 Highlights: Three national parks; Banff, Jasper, Yoho, as well as Victoria & Vancover Island, Butchart Gardens, Lake Louise, Valley of the Ten Peaks, Icefield Parkway Athabasca and more. National Parks & Canyons of the Southwest TED Talks Cosponsored by the White Bear Area Senior Program Started in 1984 as a conference where technology, entertainment and design converged, TED today shares ideas from a broad spectrum - from science to global issues. Please join to view and discuss TED Talks. Limited to 30 participants. Bring your own bag lunch. INSTRUCTOR: Chuck Wright Registration recommended, 651-724-6007 First Thursday of the month - Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1 11:30 am -1:00 pm Ramsey County Library, 2150 2nd Street, WBL OCTOBER 8, 2017 Highlights: Grand Canyon West & Skywalk, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Zion Park tram tour, Las Vegas Nevada, St. George Utah, Valley of Fire State Park. Rose Parade New Year’s DECEMBER 30, 2017 Highlights: New Year’s Eve Dinner Party, Tournament of Roses Parade, Lunch at Lawry’s, Rose Parade Floats on display, Reagan Library & Museum, Lon Angeles City Tour, Hollywood & Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills & Rodeo Drive. REG om REGISTER ADULT PROGRAMS 21 Adult Recreation Open Pickleball Adult Coed Volleyball Get your friends together to play adult coed volleyball! Matches are played on Wednesday nights at Oneka Elementary. Teams play 6 v 6 with 3 men and 3 women. This is a self-officiated recreational league. Questions, contact Jon Anderson at 651-407-7508 or [email protected] 3100.100 9 sessions $125/team Oct 19-Dec 14 Wed 6:30-9:30 pm Oneka Gym A AT TENNIS COURTS Join us for pick up pickleball games. Temperature must be at least 50 degrees. Players must provide their own equipment Sept 3 - Oct 29 Mondays Wednesdays Saturdays Sunrise North Campus North Campus 5-7 pm 5-7 pm 9-11 am Questions? Contact [email protected] Indoor Pickleball Club THE ARMORY, 2228 4TH STREET DOWNTOWN WHITE BEAR LAKE Wednesdays 5-7 pm Nov 2, 15, 23 Dec 7, 14, 21, 28 Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 Sundays 3-5 pm Nov 6, 27 Dec 18 Jan 15, 22 NEW FOR REC TEAM SPORTS All Rec Sport schedules, scores, and team standings will be located on our new REC SPORTS website at: http://www.teamsideline.com/sites/whitebear/home Saturdays 9-11am Nov 12, 19, 26 Jan 7, 21 (No December dates) Club Dues: $15 for school district residents, $20 for non-residents. Membership expires 12/31/16. New year dues start on January 1. Checks payable to Community Services 1. Mail to: Jon Anderson, Community Services, 4855 Bloom Ave, WBL 2. Bring to pickleball and give to Sue Grun or Bob Djupstrom As a courtesy, please carry the shoes you plan to wear to protect the wood floors. There will be seating available for you to change your shoes. For more information, contact Sue at [email protected] www.whitebear.ce.feepay.com 22 ADULT PROGRAMS Adult Recreation Questions about Rinks? Adult Hockey ADULTS 35+ Teams are formed at the rink each night. Program starts September 6 and runs for 28 weeks through March 14. Ice time starts at 9:15pm. Cost is $215.00. Limited to 26 players. Players can register after the program starts. Questions, contact Jon Anderson at jon.anderson@isd624. org or 651-407-7508 3200.108 [email protected] 651-407-7508 Warming House Schedules OPENS MID TO LATE DECEMBER WBLAHS NORTH CAMPUS Mon-Fri 5-9 pm / Sat, Sun & Non School Days 12-8 pm 28 sessions $215/person Tue 9:15-10:15 pm Sep 6-Mar 14 WBL Sports Center SUNRISE PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL Mon-Fri 5-8 pm / Sat, Sun & Non School Days 12-8 pm HUGO ELEMENTARY Mon-Fri 5-9 pm / Sat, Sun & Non School Days 12-8 pm PODVIN PARK Mon-Fri 4-9 pm / Sat, Sun & Non School Days 11-9 pm SPRUCE PARK Mon-Fri 5-8 pm / Sat, Sun & Non School Days 12-8 pm Open Skating - Hippodrome SUGGESTED DONATION FOR OPEN SKATING $2/PERSON The Hippodrome, the School District’s ice arena, is located in front of Central Middle School on Bloom Avenue. Nov 5 - Dec 18 Saturday 6:45- 8:45 pm Sunday 1-3 pm Non School Days 2:15 - 3:45 pm (Nov 25, Dec 28-30) REG om REGISTER ADULT PROGRAMS 23 Recreation Parent & Child Gym Time AGES 6 MONTHS-5 YEARS WITH PARENT /GUARDIAN Families with children 6 months to five years (not yet in kindergarten) can enjoy activities set up in the gym at Normandy Park Education Center. Parents are responsible for the supervision of their children. Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 pm November 2 - March 8 No class Nov 23, Dec 28, Jan 25 Normandy Park Education Center Payable at the door: $3/child, $7/immediate family FAMILY FUNTIME GETS BEAR POWERED!! Join Us in the Gym! SUGGESTED DONATION FOR GYM USE: $5/PERSON $10/ FAMILY FAMILY DANCE - KICK OFF EVENT FREE EVENT Sunday, November 20 3:00-5:00 pm Oneka Elementary Gym Open Gym at the High Schools Participants of Open Gym must provide a form of identification to the Open Gym Supervisor. »» Volleyball at North Campus »» Basketball at South Campus November 2 - March 29 Wed Skip Dates: Nov 23, Dec 28 7-9 pm Gym Time at Oneka Elementary The Oneka gym offers fun for your whole family! A parent/ guardian must supervise all children at all times. Photo identification is required. FAMILY FUN TIME AGES 6 MOS-6 YRS Your youngest children will enjoy refining their coordination, large muscle skills and sensory development with riding toys, a castle jump, basketball, bowling and more. A separate developmental area for ages 0-2 is available. AGES 7-12 YRS Enjoy a multitude of activities and an assortment of gym equipment available for individual or family play. Nov 15-Mar 9 Skip Dates: Nov 22,24,27, Dec 25,27,29 Tue & Thu 5:30-7:30 pm Sun 1-5 pm OPEN VOLLEYBALL & BASKETBALL November 20 - February 26 Skip dates: Nov 27, Dec 25, Jan 1 Sun 5-7 pm BEAR POWER SPONSORED DAYS FREE GYM NIGHTS! BearPower is teaming up with WBL Recreation to offer a few FREE Open Gym nights. 5:30-7:30 pm »» Wed, December 7 »» Tues, January 10 Normandy Park Oneka »» Tues, February 21 Oneka »» Tues, March 7 Oneka Walking Club NORTH CAMPUS The Walking Club is a fun and social opportunity for walkers of all ages and speeds to enjoy possibly the best indoor walking facility in the area. The White Bear Lake Area High School North Campus’ circular design makes an ideal location for uninterrupted walking. Sept 12- May 19 Mon-Thu 6-9 pm Free www.whitebear.ce.feepay.com 24 ADULT PROGRAMS Adults with Disabilities Community Bridge (651) 748-7437 White Bear Lake Area Schools believe in lifelong learning for everyone As part of this belief, the Community Services and Recreation Department is part of a five-district consortium, the Community Bridge. Together with the Mahtomedi, North St. Paul-MaplewoodOakdale, Roseville Area, and South Washington County Schools, the consortium provides adults with developmental disabilities access to education, recreation, and social activities. Community Bridge offers an array of opportunities such as assisting in mainstream classes offering adapted programs, identifying and encouraging adults needing services and facilitating opportunities for adults with disabilities to become valued, active members of their community. District 622 Sponsors »» Assistance with registration »» American Sign Language Interpreters »» Reasonable accommodations for successful participation in mainstream programs Let’s Go Twin Cities (651) 748-7437 Explore exciting places and attend fun-filled events in the Twin Cities area designed for adults with developmental disabilities. Trips generally run one Saturday or Sunday a month. Preregistration is required through the Community Bridge office (651) 748-7437. Trips typically depart from and return to the White Bear Lake Area High School South Campus. We strive to make each trip as accessible and enjoyable as possible. VFW Flyers (651) 487-7966 VFW Flyers is a drop-in center offering adults with developmental disabilities a chance to socialize with friends, play games, enjoy crafts, watch movies and much more. The Flyers meet continuously throughout the year on Monday evenings from 6:15-8:15 pm at the Central Middle School cafeteria. No pre-registration is necessary; participants register the first night and pay $1.50 each night they attend. Please call Mary Beth Magnuson at (651) 487-7966 if you have questions. Skip dates are announced during the program. Brochure Mailing List Sign Up (651) 748-7436 The Community Bridge Consortium publishes a quarterly brochure that lists a variety of customized classes/activities for adults with Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD). These classes are sponsored by the consortium members and held throughout the consortium area in schools and other community facilities. Call (651) 748-7436 for information or to be placed on the brochure mailing list. Upcoming Community Bridge Events in the White Bear Lake Area APPLE CIDER TIME! Help turn delicious apples into extraordinary cider! Learn the crucial role pollinators play in the food supply and the interdependence of bees, flowers and fruit. Go on a fall hike to investigate the traveling habits of seeds. CBWT2 1 session Sat $12 1:45-4 pm Oct 8 Tamarack Nature Center THE HAPPY ELF AT THE LAKESHORE PLAYERS PLAYHOUSE Get two scoops of Christmas in Harry Connick, Jr.’s Holiday musical treat. Grammy Award-winning composer and lyricist Harry Connick, Jr. brings us the tale of Eubie the Elf. In The Happy Elf, Eubie is on a mission to spread Christmas cheer everywhere he goes, including Bluesville–a town on Santa’s naughty list...and now, Lakeshore! Sorry no wheelchairs at this location. CBWT1 1 session Sun $25 Dec 11 1:30–4:30 pm Lakeshore Playhouse To register call Community Bridges at 651-748-7232. REGISTER Adult Basic Education ESL Family Literacy Harmony Learning Center Normandy Park Education Center 1961 Co. Rd. C East, Maplewood, MN 55109 (Corner of White Bear Ave & Cty Rd. C, 2 blocks from Maplewood Mall) (651) 748-6208 or (651) 748-6207 [email protected] White Bear Lake Area Schools Community Services and Recreation Department, in cooperation with North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Community Education and Mahtomedi Community Education offer full-service Adult Basic Education (ABE) programming for all area residents. IT Careers Class Comp Tia A+ Certification - for tech support positions. Microsoft Office Work, Excel, Powerpoint certification- to qualify for office personnel jobs. Mon - Thursday 1:30 - 4 pm FREE Classes »» »» »» »» GED and Basic Skills ESL Family Literacy Basic Skills Brush-Up Citizenship Basic Computer Skills Other Services Offered »» Basic Skills Brush-Up »» Reading and Math Assessment Mon....................................... 9 am - 5 pm Tues....................................... 9 am - 8 pm Wed....................................... 9 am - 8 pm Thurs..................................... 9 am - 8 pm Fri...........................................9 am - 1 pm ESL Family Literacy Program FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN BIRTH TO AGE 5 Normandy Park Education Center, White Bear Lake Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12:30 - 3:30 PM (651) 653-3100 This multi-age class meets two days per week and is for families wanting to practice English. Parents and children attend together to improve their English language skills through conversation, learning activities, music, and more. An English/ESL teacher and an ECFE teacher teach the class. ATENCIÓN: Si used necesita hablar con una persona que hable español, por favor, llame al 651-653-3157. GED Diploma The time to earn your GED Diploma is now! Our staff will help you work on subjects you need. Official GED Testing is available. »» Preparation Classes & Testing »» Prepare by taking practice tests “More than 95 percent of Official GED Testing Offered Weekly employers nationwide employ (651) 748-6208 or (651) 748-6207 Mon - Thu................... 9:15 am - 7:30 pm Fri......................................9:15 am - 2 pm basis as high school graduates For recent graduates or GED students planning on going to college. 2484 East County Road F, White Bear Lake, 55110 Center Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm (651) 653-3121 LUS CEEB TOOM! Yog koj xav tau daim ntawv no txhais ua lus Hmoob, thov hu rau 651-653-3157. Registration Times? Accuplacer study class ADULT PROGRAMS 25 GED graduates on the same in terms of hiring, salary, and opportunity for advancement.” www.whitebear.ce.feepay.com 26 ADULT RESOURCES Senior Program Senior Center Normandy Park Education Center THE SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES, LIONMOBILE, AND MEALS ON WHEELS SERVICES WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: SEPT 5, NOV 24-25, DEC 26-30, JAN 2 2484 East County Road F, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Center Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 am-4:30 pm (651) 653-3121 www.WhiteBearSeniorProgram.org The White Bear Area Senior Program provides support services and activities for area seniors. Meals on Wheels, Lionmobile transportation and resource services are available to residents of the White Bear Lake Area School District who are 60 years of age or older. The Senior Center is available to all adults, no matter where you live. Be sure to check out our quarterly Senior Voice newsletter. Yearly membership is $18. Senior Center Membership Membership $18/year Join one of our many ongoing programs including: »» »» »» »» »» »» Card games Mad hatter knitting In stitches Dominoes Mah Jongg Friends Who Care Membership scholarships available. Senior Voice Newsletter Sign Up Donate to the Senior Program (651) 653-3121 The Senior Voice newsletter is mailed to all school district residents who are 60 years or older. If you are not currently receiving the Senior Voice, call (651) 6533121 to be added to our mailing list. www.whitebearseniorprogram.org Ensure that your family and friends will continue to receive Meals on Wheels, transportation, assistance finding services to help them stay in their homes by making a donation to the White Bear Area Senior Program. Your tax deductible donation can be mailed to: White Bear Area Senior Program, 2484 East County Road F, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 or you can donate online at www.whitebearseniorprogram.org. Lionmobile Transportation Mon-Fri, 8:15 AM-Noon & 12:30-4:15 PM (651) 653-3122 The Lionmobile is a shared-ride, liftequipped vehicle that provides door-todoor transportation for medical and nonmedical rides. We provide transportation to residents of White Bear Lake Area School District who are 60+ years of age and qualified disabled adults under 60. NOW OPEN NIGHTS! Craft Corner Gift Shop Mon-Fri, 11 AM - 3 PM Wed, 5:30-7:30 pm - Nov 2-March 8 Wed Night Skip Dates: Nov 23, Jan 25 (651) 653-3130 Meals on Wheels (651) 653-3123 Provided for persons who are unable to manage their own food preparation. Hot or cold nutritious meals delivered Monday-Friday during the noon hour. Special diets are available. You can also choose to have frozen meals delivered once a week. Looking for a unique gift for a birthday or special event? Our gift shop is the perfect place to shop for a variety of beautiful, handcrafted items. Stop in. We will be happy to assist you. If you are 55 years of age or older, or a disabled adult, you can sell your items in our shop. A small portion of sales is donated to the senior program, the rest is paid to the consignee. Elder Resource Specialists Foot Care Clinic Every Friday and the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month from 9:30am-3pm. Call to schedule an appointment 651-653-3121 White Bear Area Senior Center Cost is $25 (651) 653-3125 Specialists are available to seniors and their families to answer questions, assess needs and refer to services in the community. Confidential office visits may be arranged. Call (651) 653-3130 for more information. Volunteer Opportunities (651) 653-3121 • • • • Meals on Wheels Route Delivery Craft Corner Gift Shop Clerk Student Mentors Senior Program Ambassadors • • • • Meals on Wheels Kitchen Assistant Foot Care Clinic Receptionist Front Desk Assistant Craft Corner Database Assistant For more information on any of these opportunities please call the Volunteer Coordinator at 651-653-3128. REGISTER ADULT RESOURCES 27 Senior Program Get Up & Go Fitness $40/PUNCH CARD FOR 8 CLASSES Purchase punch cards at White Bear Area Senior Center. Classes are held at White Bear Dance Center, 2462 E Cty Rd F, White Bear Lake. No class: Sept 5, Nov 24-25, Dec 26-30, Jan 2 Additional skip days will be announced during class AARP Smart Driver Minnesota law mandates a 10% reduction in car insurance premiums for persons 55 years and older who complete a defensive driving class. Courses consist of an overview of safe driving; there is no writing or driving tests required. Advanced registration is required-no drop ins. All classes are at the Senior Center (unless otherwise noted) 2484 East County Road F, White Bear Lake FULL COURSE / $29 1578.115 1578.100 1578.101 1578.102 Sat Tue & Thu Mon & Wed Tue & Thu »» AEROBICS Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30-10:30 AM @ WB Dance Center This class is active, educational and fun. The physical activities involved are carefully selected to improve endurance, flexibility and strength needed for daily activities, balance and coordination. Designed especially for people needing a slower tempo and less vigorous program. INSTRUCTORS: Cheryl Zallar, Sharon Smitley Sep 24 Oct 4 & 6 Nov 7 & 9 Dec 6 & 8 8:30 am-5 pm South Campus 202 8:30 am-12:30 pm 5-9 pm District Center 201 8:30 am-12:30 pm REFRESHER COURSE / $25 1579.103 1579.104 1579.105 1579.115 Thu Thu Wed Tue Sep Sep Sep Sep 1579.106 1579.107 1579.108 Mon Thu Wed Oct 3 Oct 13 Oct 19 5-9 pm 12:30-4:30 pm 12:30-4:30 pm 1579.109 1579.110 1579.111 Thu Sat Wed Nov 10 Nov 12 Nov 16 8:30 am-12:30 pm 8:30 am-12:30 pm 12:30-4:30 pm 1579.112 1579.113 1579.114 Wed Tue Thu Dec 7 Dec 13 Dec 15 12:30-4:30 pm 8:30 am-12:30 pm 8:30 am-12:30 pm 1 8 21 27 8:30 am-12:30 pm 12:30-4:30 pm 12:30-4:30 pm 8:30 am-12:30 pm »» YOGA Tuesday/Thursday 9:30-10:30 AM @ WB Dance Center This class is for beginners and those who want a less strenuous style of yoga. The yoga movements are carefully selected to improve balance, coordination and flexibility needed for daily activities. INSTRUCTOR: Trina King District Center 201 »» STEP WITH STRENGTH Monday/Wednesday 9-10 AM @ WB Sports Center Class includes a variety of cardio moves using steps, weights, balls and extertubes. INSTRUCTORS: Colleen Tusa South Campus 610 Participants 55 years and older who complete the AARP Smart Driver course will qualify for a 10% auto insurance discount. For more information about Meals on Wheels call Deb at 651-653-3123. Silver and Fit Program Your Health insurance plan may participate in this program. The cost is $25 but you must contact your insurance provider to find out where to send payment. Silver and Fit applies to one facility only. Insurance plans include: »» »» »» »» »» Blue Cross & Blue Shield Platinum Blue Blue Essentials Secure Blue Medica HealthPartners (Freedom) Qualifying member receive a free Senior Center Membership, along with free participation in: »» Get Up & Go Aerobics »» Get Up & Go Yoga »» Step with Strength Aerobics www.whitebear.ce.feepay.com 28 YOUTH PROGRAMS ACT / SAT Driver Education ACT & SAT Preparation ADVANTAGE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM Advantage provides an introduction to the ACT and SAT/PSAT formats and strategies for answering questions and instruction on specific subject areas tested. Registration forms, which contain additional important information, are available at North and South Campus counseling offices. For more information, call Advantage at (612) 222-5108 or visit www.AdvantagePrep.net Cost: $120/one class or $210/ for both classes Classes are 4 session. . ACT PREP Primarily 12th grade classes #111 WedSep 21-Oct 12 5:45-8:45 pm #139 SatSep 24-Oct 15 12:45-3:45 pm Primarily 11 & 12th grade classes #211 WedOct 26-Nov 16 5:45-8:45 pm #239 SatOct 29-Nov19 12:45-3:45 pm Parent Safety Night Are you familiar with K2 Spice, Molly, Krokodil, and Robo-Tripping? Are you aware of apps that allow discreet photos to be sent and immediately erased from your child’s phone? Do you know how many passengers your 16 year old is allowed to have in a car? If you do not know about these apps or rules you may want to join us! During this event parents will be able to attend two breakout sessions on the following topics: Internet Safety - Teen Driving Laws and Safety - Youth Drug Trends and Awareness. This information night is for adults only. Free childcare will be available for those in need. **FREE PIZZA available at 5:30pm 8010.100 Thursday, November 10 FREE 5:30-8 pm South Campus Cafeteria Driver Education SAFEWAY DRIVING SCHOOL The Driver’s Education Program is divided into two phases: »» CLASSROOM PHASE This phase includes the required 30 hours of classroom instruction that prepares students to take the Minnesota permit test and to take on the responsibility of driving. Make-up lessons can be arranged with the instructor at either the next class or at another of Safeway’s classroom locations. »» BEHIND-THE-WHEEL PHASE After passing the permit test, there are six hours of required driving lessons. The lessons are provided in three, two-hour lessons. Students are one-on-one with instructors licensed through the MN Dept. of Public Safety. Students can be picked up from and dropped off at home, school or work. Detailed information about scheduling the behind-the-wheel lessons will be provided. PARENT INVOLVEMENT Safeway offers detailed information on its web site to assist parents with understanding MN laws and requirements for student drivers. It is critical that parents plan to practice regularly with their newly permitted drivers. New state law requires minimum of 50 hours of practice and a mandatory driving log. Safeway offers monthly parent classes which reduce student practice time requirement. Safeway strongly encourages all parents to review its Parent Information section at www.safewaydrivingschool.com. FEES $375 per student includes classroom instruction, materials and behindthe-wheel training. Permit and road exam fees are not included. 2000.100 2000.101 2000.102 10 sessions $375 Mon-Thu 2:30-5:30 pm Sep 26-Oct 11 North Campus 428 10 sessions $375 Mon-Thu 2:30-5:30 pm Oct 31-Nov 15 North Campus 428 10 sessions $375 Mon-Thu 2:30-5:30 pm Dec 5-20 North Campus 428 REG REGISTER YOUTH PROGRAMS 29 Enrichment Art Academy NEW KIDCREATE STUDIO Young Rembrandts Amazing Drawings Does your child love art? Painting, drawing, clayit’s all awesome! We will experiment with many techniques, materials and styles as we make snow globes, paint on canvas, create clay characters and more. Come ready to have an artsy good time in this highly anticipated class! Experience the colorful magic of fall. Kick off the fall season with a colorful graphic and get excited for a season of apple picking as we draw an apple basket (the basket texture is challenging – but we know you can draw it!). Next, we dive into the geometrical world of architecture as we draw the Notre Dame Cathedral. Later, students will feel like they’re running through the corn fields as they draw a detailed scare crow and we’ll celebrate a bountiful harvest as our cornucopia overflows with creativity. We’ll draw these and many more exciting lessons while we enhance the creative and critical thinking skills today’s students need – both, in the classroom and in the life-long learning process. 2419.100 2419.101 2419.102 2419.103 2419.104 2419.105 5 sessions $59 Oct 3-31 Mon 3:50-4:50 pm Oneka 2510 2901.101 2901.102 2901.103 5 sessions $59 Oct 4-Nov 1 Tue 3:50-4:50 pm Willow Media Center 5 sessions $59 Oct 5-Nov 2 Wed 3:50-4:50 pm Matoska Media Center 2901.104 5 sessions $59 Nov 7-Dec 12 Mon 3:50-4:50 pm Vadnais 210 No Class Nov 21 2901.105 5 sessions $59 Nov 8-Dec 13 Tue 3:50-4:50 pm Otter Media Center No Class Nov 22 2901.106 4 sessions $61 Thu 3:50-4:50pm No Class Nov 24 4 sessions $61 Fri 3:50-4:50pm No Class Nov 25 Nov 3-Dec 1 Vadnais 237 Nov 4-Dec 2 Oneka 2510 4 sessions $61 Nov 28-Dec 19 Mon3:50-4:50pm Lakeaires Staff Lounge 4 sessions $61 Tue 3:50-4:50pm Nov 29-Dec 20 Lincoln 116 4 sessions $61 Wed 3:50-4:50pm Nov 30-Dec 21 Matoska 214 4 sessions $61 Thu 3:50-4:50pm Dec 1-22 Willow Media 5 sessions $59 Nov 9-Dec 14 Wed 3:50-4:50 pm Lakeaires Media Center No Class Nov 23 Watch for our Digital Backpack! Each Thursday parents will receive an email from Community Services & Recreation with information / flyers from the school district as well as local organizations that offer opportunities for youth in enrichment and athletics. The Digital Backpack will also be available on our website at: www.isd624.org/CommunityServices then visit: Digital Backpack www.whitebear.ce.feepay.com 30 YOUTH PROGRAMS Aspiring Artists Are you an aspiring artist or do not have any artistic abilities? Either way you will learn some fundamentals of art and be creative! Learn skills such as: blending, painting, molding, and more! Each day there will be a new project to bring home. 1692.107 Gotta Catch ‘Em All! Pokemon Club Participate in exciting battles, test your Pokemon knowledge, go on a wild Pokemon hunt, and end the club by making a delicious Pokeball pizza! Children may bring Pokemon cards however we are not responsible for lost/ stolen cards. 1694.111 3 sessions $18 Oct 6-27 Thu 3:40-5 pm Otter Cafeteria No Class Oct 20 Cool and Crafty Pokemon Camp Learn all about the different types of Pokemon and create your own pokeball out of felt and other materials We will design your own Pokemon character. 1692.100 4 sessions Mon-Thu $22 Oct 10-13 3:40-5 pm Vadnais Cafeteria Messy Masterpieces Let’s get messy! From paint splatters to bubbly prints, we will make creative messes. Let us show you that great art does not mean you have to stay in the lines. Bring a painting shirt to class. 1692.108 1692.113 1692.116 4 sessions $22 Sep 26-Oct 17 Mon 3:40-5 pm Birch Cafeteria 4 sessions $22 Oct 25-Nov 15 Tue 3:40-5 pm Lincoln Gym 4 sessions $22 Oct 4-25 Tue 3:40-5 pm Otter Cafeteria Icky, Squishy, Ooey Gooey Art Camp Come prepared to create some messy art, make homemade slime, mix up some dough and experiment with paint! An afternoon snack will be included. Paint shirts will be provided to protect participants’ clothing. 1694.100 1694.110 4 sessions $22 Sep 14-Oct 5 Wed 3:40-5 pm Birch Cafeteria 4 sessions Mon $22 3:40-5 pm Upcycling: Make it Your Own Create a variety of unique and exciting art projects. Use recyclable materials to create an incredible masterpiece to display proudly at home! Sculpting Workshop 1 session Thu $12 3:40-5 pm Nov 17 Lakeaires Cafeteria Do-It-Yourself Oct 3-24 Oneka Cafeteria Come discover the versatility and fun of polymer clay! We will make a fairy house/gnome home, pen and a checkers game. Projects will be baked and sent home at a following class. Students can go to school breakfast before class starts - cost is not included in workshop. Ever wonder how people make cool things for their rooms? Come and join us to make a cool melted crayon project, fabric wreath, and fun string art. 1692.102 1692.101 Participants will paint a pre-drawn object on a canvas directed by an artist. Let your creativity flow and create a masterpiece! 3 sessions Wed $18 3:40-5 pm Nov 2-16 Oneka Cafeteria 3 sessions Tue $29 7:30-9 am Oct 11-25 Oneka Cafeteria Masterpiece in Me 1693.100 1 session Thu $12 3:40-5 pm Dec 15 Matoska Cafeteria REGISTER YOUTH PROGRAMS 31 Cool Cake Pops Spend the afternoon learning how to make, decorate, and eat delicious cake pops. You will leave having tried some of your our creations and have the ability to re-create them at home. 1694.112 1 session Wed $12 3:40-5 pm Oct 12 Otter Cafeteria Bon Appetit! Create and experience different flavors from around the world, while we learn about different cultures and try different foods. Join us and experience international foods that you can re-create at home! 1693.102 2 sessions $18 Wed 3:40-5 pm Matoska Cafeteria Rest & Relax Yoga Club Learn and practice breathing techniques and simple yoga poses. We’ll move and stretch our bodies while promoting stress reduction and relaxation. Students should be sure to wear comfortable clothing and socks, and can bring a yoga mat if they have one. 1692.125 Jan 11-18 4 sessions $18 Oct 3-24 Mon 3:40-4:45 pm Lakeaires Cafeteria Youngster Yoga Intro to Spike Ball Learn the about this new, fast paced game that is a funky combination of four square and volleyball. Spend a little time learning the rules and practicing. The final class session will be a friendly tournament where you can showcase your newly developed skills! Please dress in comfy and athletic clothing with tennis shoes and a water bottle if you choose. 1692.112 4 sessions $18 Sep 20-Oct 11 Tue 3:40-5 pm Lincoln Gym Relax with us in this introductory yoga class. Students will learn beginner yoga poses, deep breathing exercises and the benefits of relaxing your mind. Students will find inner shanti [peace] while exploring a new way to expand both mental and physical health. Wear comfortable clothes. 1692.110 1692.106 4 sessions $18 Oct 25-Nov 15 Tue 7:45-9 am Lincoln Media Center 4 sessions $18 Oct 26-Nov 16 Wed 8-9:05 am Birch Cafeteria Like Us on Facebook Like us on Facebook for updates on programs, announcements and photos of our activities and classes! www.facebook.co/wblasrec www.whitebear.ce.feepay.com 32 YOUTH PROGRAMS Enrichment Archery Club Elementary and Middle School students can participate. Archers will compete in 5 tournaments. Other tournaments are available and encouraged. 2700.101 28 sessions $300 Dec 6-Apr 4 Tue/Thu 6-8 pm North Campus Cafeteria Youth Safety Awareness & Self-Defense Grandmasters of Chess Our chess classes continue to evolve. We have thousands of puzzles and corresponding lessons crafted by Women’s International Master and former Russian Chess Champion Sima Sokolovskaya. YEL chess lessons are designed to engage beginners through advanced students. Our fall session introduces basic concepts to beginners while ensuring returning students get a thorough chess workout. INSTRUCTOR: Youth Enrichment League (YEL) 2412.101 6 sessions $78 Oct 24-Dec 12 Mon 3:50-4:50 pm Vadnais Media No class Oct 31, Nov 21 2412.102 6 sessions $78 Nov 2-Dec 14 Wed 3:50-4:50 pm Lincoln Media No class Nov 23 2412.103 2412.100 This program is designed to enhance self-esteem, safety awareness and self-discipline, and promotes self-defense and responsibility rather than trophies and aggressiveness. Students can progress from white up to yellow belt or higher by continuing in the program. Students should wear comfortable clothing. Uniforms are optional and available at the class for $30. The registration fee includes all necessary materials, a belt test and attendance at an annual karate camp. For questions about class content call Champion Youth at (763) 427-0208. No Class Oct 31, Nov 21 2413.100 2413.101 6 sessions $78 Nov 3-Dec 15 Thu 3:50-4:50 pm Matoska 212 No class Nov 24 2413.102 6 sessions $78 Nov 8-Dec 20 Tue 3:50-4:50 pm Oneka 2510 No class Nov 22 2413.103 10 sessions $50 Mon 6-6:40 pm Oct 3-Dec 19 Central Gym B 10 sessions $50 Oct 3-Dec 19 Mon 6:50-7:30 pm Central Gym B 10 sessions $50 Oct 3-Dec 19 Mon 7:40-8:20 pm Central Gym B 10 sessions $50 Oct 3-Dec 19 Mon 8:30-9:10 pm Central Gym B MN Swordplay Fencing Whatever you are looking for in the sport of fencing there is something for everyone! Fencing is a vigorous sport that develops stamina, quick reactions, speed, accuracy of movement and excellent coordination. It utilizes natural body movement to create simple and effective self-protection techniques with the sword. Attacking, defense, timing and intense tactics are all integrated into this beginning class. Fencing is fun for the whole family. All fencing equipment is provided. Dress comfortably in long sweat pants and running shoes. 2414.100 6 sessions $75 Sep 17-Oct 22 Sat 1-2 pm Central Gym A 2414.101 6 sessions $75 No class Nov 26 Nov 5-Dec 17 Sat 1-2 pm Central Gym A REGISTER YOUTH PROGRAMS 33 Enrichment Funjoyment AGES 11-UP FOR YOUTH WITH ASPERGER’S SYNDROME AND HIGHFUNCTIONING AUTISM For Youth with High-Functioning Autism. Fun Joyment is a Social Enjoyment group for teens and young adults on the High-Functioning Autism spectrum. Activities will emphasize social skill development in a safe, and structured environment. FunJoyment will be staffed by three trained staff persons and will be limited to ten participants per group. It will take place at the In-school Apartment at the White Bear Lake HS South Campus. Contact Jeff at [email protected] or 651-247-4482 with questions or to request registration information. Jeff Holmes, BA, MA, ASD Certified, will lead these sessions of FunJoyment. John Merges, LICSW, the developer of the concept, will act as a consultant. INSTRUCTOR: 2415.100 10 sessions $280 Sep 13-Nov 29 Tue 4:30-5:50pm South Campus 216 No class Nov 8, 22 We Hop AGES 5-7 Hip Hop classes are popular at all ages, but especially for younger dancers! This is an introductory class to the dance style of Hip Hop with a combination of street dance, isolations, floor work, and rhythm. Musical selections focus on age appropriate ideas and positive music! 2420.102 6 sessions $45 Oct 5-Nov 9 Wed 5:45-6:15 pm WB Dance Center Tiny Steps NEW American Sign Language Learn the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) to assist in communicating students in our schools. INSTRUCTOR: Sunny Brysch, WBL ASL teacher 2878.100 2878.101 6 sessions $20 Tue 8:30-9 am Oct 4-Nov 8 Lincoln 116 6 sessions $20 Wed 8:30-9 am Oct 5-Nov 9 Otter 202 AGES 2-3 This class is designed to introduce young dancers to the basics of the dance world and music. Dancers will be introduced to basic ballet terms and concepts. Classes will promote socialization, coordination, listening skills, and creativity. They will be encouraged to express themselves and their ideas through movement. Dancers will need ballet shoes. 2420.100 6 sessions $45 Oct 5-Nov 9 Wed 6:15-6:45 pm WB Dance Center Princess Ballet AGES 2-5 Encourage your Princess or Prince to learn the basics of ballet in this royal atmosphere! Young dancers will learn the basic positions, techniques, and vocabulary associated with the art of ballet at the beginner level. Dancers need ballet shoes and are encouraged to wear tutus, tiaras, and crowns. 2420.101 6 sessions $45 Oct 5-Nov 9 Wed 6:45-7:15 pm WB Dance Center www.whitebear.ce.feepay.com 34 YOUTH PROGRAMS Enrichment Chill Out Arctic Camp A quick and fun exploration of the Arctic! We will examine the physical environment, animals, and rich culture of the hearty people that live there. We will make snow, have a snowball fight, make dioramas, and more. 1693.101 3 sessions Wed-Fri $18 Dec 7-9 7:30-8:45 am Willow Cafeteria Fear Factor Babysitter Training AGES 11-16 Babysitter’s Training has been developed by the American Red Cross with input from youth just like you. The course is fun and fast-paced with handson activities, exciting video, role-plays and lively discussions. Plus, you will gain the confidence to make smart decisions and stay safe in any babysitting situation. Become the best babysitter on the block! Bring lunch and babydoll. 2300.100 2300.101 1 session $79 Oct 20 Thu 9 am-3:30 pm District Auditorium 1 session $79 Nov 21 Mon 9 am-3:30 pm District Auditorium See how brave you are and enter our Fear Factor Challenge! Will you be brave enough to try interesting and disgusting new foods! Or put you hand into a mystery bag of stuff! Join us if you dare! 1691.107 1691.109 1 session Fri $12 3:40-5 pm Nov 4 Vadnais Cafeteria 1 session Fri $12 3:40-5 pm Nov 11 Willow Cafeteria NEW Bike Basics FOR KIDS AND ADULTS Learn basic skills to prepare to ride your bike and be comfortable. This introductory class covers the basic rules of the road and best practices to being safe and on the road and trail, potential barriers to riding and a discussion of strategies to overcome these barriers. Basic maintenance will be covered including ABC Quick Check. (Fix-A-Flat optional). INSTRUCTOR: Mike Brooks is certified by the League of American Bicyclists as a League Certified Instructor and teaches a wide variety of bike safety classes from bike basics to advanced commuting skills. Youth CPR Training Get certified in Adult, Child and Infant CPR and training on AED use. This is a very valuable skill to have for all ages. Wear comfortable clothes that allow movement. Participants should eat lunch before they arrive. INSTRUCTOR: Nikki Acciari, American Heart Association Certified 1692.104 1 session Wed $18 Noon-4 pm Nov 23 Vadnais Cafeteria 1412.100 1 session $5 Thu 6-7:30 pm Sep 29 South Campus 611 om REGISTER YOUTH PROGRAMS 35 Enrichment Extreme Lego: Catapults & Dragons Build a snapping dragon, a cow control, and design your own marshmallow catapult. Each class students build a different LEGO project and use that project to investigate basic engineering concepts. For instance, the following lever components: fulcrum, load, effort and different classes of levers. Sign up today. Levers forever! 2411.100 2411.103 2411.104 2411.101 2411.102 6 sessions $73 Oct 24-Dec 12 Mon 3:50-4:50 pm Otter Media Center No class Oct 31, Nov 21 Mad Science Techno Connections Join Mad Science as we connect with technology! Experience the basic forces that make technology possible: use Newton’s laws to make things move and convert potential energy into kinetic energy. Construct a taco battery and see the components of white light and make light from a liquid. Continue your exploration at home with your Catapult, Inertia Kit, Crank’n Shine Flashlight, and Glow Sheet. 2418.100 6 sessions $73 Oct 27-Dec 8 Thu 3:50-4:50 pm Oneka 2510 No class Nov 24 2418.101 6 sessions $73 Oct 28-Dec 16 Fri 3:50-4:50 pm Vadnais Media Center No class Nov 18, 25 6 sessions $73 Nov 1-Dec 13 Tue 3:50-4:50 pm Lakeaires Media Center No class Nov 22 6 sessions $73 Nov 2-Dec 14 Wed 3:50-4:50 pm Willow Stage No class Nov 23 2418.102 2418.103 2418.104 2418.105 2418.106 4 sessions Fri 3:50-4:50 pm $69 Sep 23-Oct 14 Lincoln 116 4 sessions Mon 3:50-4:50 pm $69 Sep 26-Oct 17 Lakeaires Staff Lounge 4 sessions Tue 3:50-4:50 pm $69 Sep 27-Oct 18 Matoska 214 4 sessions Wed 3:50-4:50 pm $69 Sep 28-Oct 19 Oneka 2510 4 sessions Tue 3:50-4:50 pm $69 Oct 25-Nov 15 Otter Staff Lounge 4 sessions Wed 3:50-4:50 pm $69 Oct 26-Nov 16 Vadnais 237 4 sessions Thu 3:50-4:50 pm $69 Oct 27-Nov 17 Willow Media Center www.whitebear.ce.feepay.com 36 YOUTH PROGRAMS Enrichment Field Trips TRIPS TAKE PLACE ON NON-SCHOOL DAYS Sever’s Corn Maze Join us exploring the corn maze, straw bale maze, giant corn pit, live music, exotic petting zoo, magic shows, monkey shows, pig races, extreme corn pit, the Spider Web, zip lines, Rainbow Play System, jumping pillows, vintage fire trucks, and much more! Please send your child with a bag lunch and beverage. 1692.111 1 session Thu $25 Oct 20 9 am-3:30 pm Oneka Cafeteria Waldoch Farm Come and enjoy a hayride to a pumpkin patch and pick a pumpkin, of course. There will also be a guided barnyard tour, along with hay jumping, a mini maze, a corn box, spider web & pedal carts. 1692.115 1692.109 1 session Thu $19 Oct 20 8:30 am-1 pm Lakeaires Cafeteria 1 session Thu $19 Oct 20 11:45 am-4pm Otter Cafeteria Pine Tree Apple Orchard Get the behind the scenes look at a working orchard. Learn about everything related to harvesting apples, from blossom to sales shelf. We will enjoy apples and cider tasting at the end. All youth will bring a pumpkin home! Please dress for the weather! 1692.105 1 session Fri $19 Oct 21 8:30-11:45 am Willow Cafeteria Skyzone Trampoline Park Come jump the afternoon away with us at everyone’s favorite - Skyzone! Experience the weightlessness of bouncing, the flipping and landing in a pit filled with thousands of foam cubes. 1692.114 1 session Tue $19 Noon-4 pm Nov 22 Otter Cafeteria Minnesota Viking Stadium Visit the new Minnesota Vikings Stadium! See areas of the new stadium that you will only get to experience on a tour. Please eat lunch before the trip. 1692.103 1 session Tue $25 Nov 22 11:45am-4 pm Lakeaires Cafeteria Wooddale Fun Zone An action-packed center with rollerskating, a multi-level playground and video arcade. Bring your own skates/rollerblades if you wish and money for concessions or the arcade. Please eat lunch before the trip! 1691.110 1 session Wed $19 Dec 28 Noon-4:30 pm Otter Cafeteria REG REGISTER YOUTH PROGRAMS 37 Youth Recrational Sports Sport Specific Organizations »» Baseball Association..................www.whitebearbaseball.com Kurt Henriksen (651) 407-9532 »» Basketball................................ www.whitebearbasketball.com Judd Pederson (651) 395-1276 »» Bowling Club Jeff Koller.......................................... [email protected] »» Cheerleading................................... www.whitebearcheer.com Heather Wahlstrand (651) 226-6209 »» Football............................................ www.wbyouthfootball.org Lyle Hoff (651) 387-2084 »» FL!PS Gymnastics..................................... www.flipsgym.com Lori Roskoski (651) 777-4776 White Bear Lake Area School District offers a variety of sports opportunities. Questions about specific information, tryout dates and seasons should be directed to the contacts noted. Information about recreational, high school and middle school sports is distributed through brochures in the schools. »» Hockey...................................................... www.wblhockey.com Kevin McFarlane (651) 773-4097 »» Lacrosse...........................................................www.wblax.com Mark Woodcock (651) 274-3046 »» Soccer................................................ www.whitebearsoccer.org Jeremy Schroeder (612) 849-1301 »» Softball........................................................... www.wbafsa.com Bill Cannon (651) 395-9325 GENERAL INFORMATION »» Speedskating in Roseville..................www.skatetheoval.com (651) 792-7007 Community Services and Recreation Department................................... (651) 407-7501 »» Ultimate Frisbee..................... www.wblultimate.blogspot.org Ken Auger [email protected] YOUTH ENRICHMENT & DEVELOPMENT »» Volleyball.................................... www.whitebearvolleyball.org Peggy Pohto (651) 387-2992 TBA Community Services Coordinator.................. (651) 407-7501 YOUTH RECREATIONAL SPORTS Matt Riebow Youth Recreation Programmer......................(651) 407-7506 HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS South Campus Athletic Office..........................(651) 773-6206 North Campus Athletic Office.........................(651) 653-2933 MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS »» Middle School Athletics...................................(651) 407-7501 TBA, Athletic Director »» Central Middle School.....................................(651) 407-7505 Michelle Hubbard, Central Athletic Secretary »» Sunrise Park Middle School.......................... (651) 653-2706 Elizabeth Boleen, Sunrise Athletic Secretary VADNAIS PARK AND RECREATION SPORTS Vadnais Heights Park and Recreation Department..........................(651) 204-6000 »» Waterskiing Tina Lobin - Bald Eagle Ski Club..........................(651) 482-9009 Melissa Loughlin - Ski Otters................................(612) 239-0145 »» Wrestling Club................................................. (651) 407-9070 Jeff O’Brien Facilities »» Hippodrome Ice Arena Jon Anderson, Community Services Coordinator........................ (651) 407-7508 Hippodrome Office............................................... (651) 653-2699 »» White Bear Area YMCA................................... (651) 777-8103 »» Ramsey County Arena..................................... (651) 748-2515 »» Tamarack Nature Center............................... (651) 407-5350 »» Facility Reservation Line................................(651) 407-7503 »» White Bear Armory & Sports Center............(651) 429-8572 www.whitebear.ce.feepay.com 38 YOUTH PROGRAMS Youth Recreation Basketball Clinic - Grades 1-2 BOYS & GIRLS This clinic is designed to teach the basics of basketball in a fun, relaxed, atmosphere while learning how to dribble, pass, pivot, rebound, and shoot while playing mini games. 7300.112 7300.113 7300.114 6 sessions $45 Sat 9-10 am Jan 7-Feb 11 Birch Gym 6 sessions $45 Jan 7-Feb 11 Sat 10-11 am Birch Gym 6 sessions $45 Sat 11-Noon Jan 7-Feb 11 Birch Gym BASKETBALL REGISTRATION DEADLINE Grades 1-2: January 5 Grades 3-8: November 1 Grades 9-12: December 15 Volunteer Coaches are Needed for All Levels! Contact Matt Riebow at 651-407-7506 [email protected] Developmental Basketball - Grade 3 Varsity program coaches and players will teach the basic skills and fundamentals of basketball. Parent coaches will be needed once games start. Players will get placed into teams and games schedules will be provided at practice. Please show up to Central Middle School at your registered time for the first 4 weeks. Skills and drills will take place during this time. Basketballs and Rec T-shirts are provided. Games: Saturdays Central Middle School Dec 3- Mar 4 No Games: Dec 24, 31 $65 BOYS LEAGUE GIRLS LEAGUE CENTRAL GYM D CENTRAL GYM C 7301.101 7301.113 7301.114 7301.117 7301.116 7301.115 9-10:30 am 10:30-Noon Noon-1:30 pm 9-10:30 am 10:30-Noon Noon-1:30 pm Rec Basketball - Grades 4-12 BOYS & GIRLS Players will learn the basic skills and fundamentals of basketball in a positive team environment. Practices will be during the week with Saturday morning games. Teams are formed by coaches submitting a roster or by players school/area. Games Schedules will be posted online. Grades 4-8: Mid-Nov - Mar 4 NEW FOR REC SPORTS All Rec Adult & Youth sport schedules, scores, and team standings will be located on our new REC SPORTS website: http://www.teamsideline.com/sites/whitebear/home Grades 9-12: Jan - Mar BOYS LEAGUES 7300.102 7300.104 7300.106 7300.108 7300.110 Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade GIRLS LEAGUES 4 5/6 7/8 9/10 11/12 $65 $65 $65 $65 $65 7300.103 7300.105 7300.107 7300.109 7300.111 Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade 4 5/6 7/8 9/10 11/12 $65 $65 $65 $65 $65 REG REGISTER YOUTH PROGRAMS 39 Youth Sports Guide Monday Night Ski - Grades 6-12 Rec Volleyball - Grades 3-6 This package includes 5 night trips. Dates and locations to be on website. http://www.isd624.org/CommunityServices/ then visit Athletics & Recreation/Youth Recreation Do you enjoy playing volleyball? Then become part of the White Bear Community Services Youth Volleyball Program. Chaperones are needed and must be 21 years old or older. For night trips all chaperons must be available from 3:45 pm until 10:15 pm (or until all kids are picked up). GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Practice will be held once a week at Otter Lake Elementary during the week. Matches will be played on Saturday mornings or afternoons against teams from Little Canada, Mahtomedi, Maplewood, Oakdale, and Stillwater. Registration Deadline: Sept 12 Cancellations: Weather cancellations will be made up at the end of the season. GRADES 3-4 NOTE: There will not be a day trip this year. 2888.100 All Trips $165 2888.103 Chaperone No Fee Check out Our Webpage http://www.isd624.org/ CommunityServices/ Register for Classes & Athletics https://whitebear.ce.feepay.com/ Follow Us on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/wblasrec Follow Us on TWITTER https://twitter.com/ @WBLCommunityEd 7400.100 8 sessions Sep 24-Nov 5 Sat $60 Otter Gym GRADES 5-6 7400.101 8 sessions Sep 24-Nov 5 Sat $60 Otter Gym www.whitebear.ce.feepay.com 40 YOUTH PROGRAMS Early Childhood Programs and Activities Programs and Activities for Parents/Guardians and their Infant, Toddler and Preschool Children SITES: Hugo Elementary, Normandy Park Education Center, Otter Lake Elementary, and Tamarack Nature Center Early Childhood Programs »» »» »» »» Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) White Bear Lake Area Preschool Early Childhood Screening Outreach programs and services, Special Education programs and services, home visits, and much more! Program Brochures Program brochures are available at any of the program sites, the Community Services office or online at: www.isd624/ earlychildhood Early Childhood Family Education ECFE offer classes for parents and their children ages birth to 5 years of age (before kindergarten). »» Programs are designed for parents and their infants, toddlers, and preschool age children »» Classes help strengthen family relationships and provide information and resources to parents »» Programs strive to build a strong foundation for families by forming a partnership between home and school »» Opportunities for families are offered throughout the year including: »» Special parent-child and family classes, activities and events »» Guest speaker and parent workshops »» Home visits Early Childhood Screening SCREEN AT THREE Early Childhood Screening is required by the state of Minnesota for all children prior to entering kindergarten. White Bear Lake Area School District provides this screening at no charge. 3 reasons to screen at age 3 »» Screening can ensure school success »» If health or developmental concerns are identified, educational services are available immediately »» It is fun for children and provides caregivers with valuable information regarding child development Register on-line at www.whitebear.ce.feepay.com or call 651-653-3100. Early Childhood Screenings are held at: Normandy Park Educational Center 2482 East County Road F White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Registrations are accepted throughout the year. For registration call 651-653-3100 or register on-line at: www.whitebear.ce.feepay.com Program sites »» Hugo Elementary (HU) 14895 Francesca Avenue, Hugo »» Normandy Park Education Center (NP) 2482 East County Rd F, White Bear Lake »» Otter Lake Elementary (OL) 1401 County Road H2 »» Tamarack Nature Center (TAM) 5287 Otter Lake Rd, White Bear Township Parent & Child Gym Time AGES 6 MONTHS-5 YEARS WITH PARENT /GUARDIAN Families with children 6 months to five years (not yet in kindergarten) can enjoy activities set up in the gym at Normandy Park Education Center. Parents are responsible for the supervision of their children. Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 pm November 2 - March 8 No class Nov 23, Dec 28, Jan 25 Normandy Park Education Center Payable at the door each night $3/child, $7/immediate family REGISTER Early Childhood YOUTH PROGRAMS 41 Extended Care Programs Early Childhood classes www.WhiteBearRegistration.org Bear FUNdamentals 4 YEAR OLD PROGRAM CLASSES WITH OPENINGS! Kindergarten Here We Come AGE 4 BY SEPT 1, 2016 Mon - Thu Tue/Thu/Fri 12:30-3 pm 1-3:30 pm NP OL Let’s Be Friends AGE 3 1/2 BY SEPT 1, 2016 Mon 8:30-11 am NP Spanish Exposure Preschool AGE 3 1/2 BY SEPT 1, 2016 Mon/Wed 8:30-11 am NP Bounders AGE 4 BY SEPT 1, 2016 Mon/Wed/Fri 1-3:30 pm TAM PROGRAM HOURS: Mon-Fri 9 am-3:30 pm, extended hours available SITES: Lakeaires, Oneka & Otter Lake Elementary Schools REGISTRATION: WWW.WHITEBEAR.CE.FEEPAY.COM Bear FUNdamentals is a year-before-kindergarten full day program focused on providing fun, nurturing and safe opportunities for learning and play that prepare children for kindergarten. Located at Lakeaires, Oneka and Otter Schools from 9:00am-3:30pm, you can also register for Extended Day hours before or after school. Bear FUNdamentals focuses on children’s emotional, social, physical and intellectual growth. Children work on listening skills, language and literacy, thinking and math skills, and social development through meaningful, interactive play. Content is based on Creative Curriculum, and the program is staffed at a 1:10 ratio, taught by passionate instructors who encourage curiosity, discovery, and problem-solving in a stimulating, structured, and fun environment. Choose from a variety of different contract options! Additionally, transportation is provided to and from some preschool courses at Hugo, Normandy, and Tamarack. Visit www.isd624.org/communityservices or call 651-407-7511 for more information. 42 YOUTH PROGRAMS www.whitebear.ce.feepay.com Extended Care Programs GR K-5: YOUTH-FOCUSED AND CHOICE BASED SITE HOURS: Monday-Friday, 6:30 am-6 pm SITES: Birch, Lakeaires, Lincoln, Matoska, Oneka, Otter Lake, Vadnais and Willow Lake Elementary Schools. Hugo Elementary students are bused to and from the program at Oneka. REGISTRATION: WWW.WHITEBEAR.CE.FEEPAY.COM Extended Day is an out of school time program designed to meet the needs of busy families and active kids. We create an environment that compliments the school day, encourages social and emotional growth, emphasizes student creativity, healthy lifestyle choices, teamwork and communication, and service to the community. White Bear Lake Area School District offers a variety of fun, engaging and exciting programming options with extended hours. FLEX GRADES 6-8 The FLEX After School Program is designed by students based on their interests, skills and needs! Program is choice based, flexible, and will include a variety of specialized opportunities, camps and activities. Students can take the activity bus home at 5:00pm, walk/ride bikes with parent permission, or be picked up by a guardian before 5:30pm. Flexible contract options are available to meet any family's schedule. FLEX runs Monday-Thursday after school until 5:30 pm. For more information visit www.isd624.org/FLEX or call 651-407-7510. Extended Day provides programming before and after school and a full-day option on non-school days. Elementary-age youth in the program are actively engaged in a structured environment to expand and develop their skills during their out of school time hours. Designed to meet the needs of all families, flexible scheduling including regular and dropin contract options are available. Extended Day is offered at Birch, Lakeaires, Lincoln, Matoska, Oneka, Otter Lake, Vadnais and Willow Lake Elementary Schools and is open Monday-Friday, 6:30 am -6:00 pm. Hugo Elementary School students are bused to and from the program at Oneka. The program is youth-focused and choice based, giving children the opportunity to develop strong social skills and positive relationships with peers, increase literacy and math skills, participate in individual and group activities, and work on special projects. Daily program activities are varied and diverse, and include health and fitness, service projects, arts and crafts, creative play, languages and literacy, cooking, science, and much more. In addition to this, off-site field trips and special events take place throughout the year. Because every child has special and unique needs, we strive to work with families to create an atmosphere that encourages growth. The partnership between parents, child, school and staff is key to our success. To ensure quality and compliance our staff/student ratio is: 1 staff person per 12 Kindergartners; and 1 staff person per 15 children for grades 1-6. Informational materials are available online at www.whitebearextendedday.org. Pre-registration is required for all participants, with a required minimum of 3 business days between online registration and first day in the program. Registration: www.whitebear.ce.feepay.com Extended Day Coordinator Christina Anderson 651-407-7510 [email protected] Billing & Registration Mary Woodrich 651-407-7511 [email protected] REGISTER YOUTH PROGRAMS 43 Community Programs / Community Sponsor Community Programs City of Hugo.............................................. www.ci.hugo.mn.us (651) 762-6300 City of Vadnais Heights............ www.cityvadnaisheights.com (651) 204-6000 City of White Bear Lake..................... www.whitebearlake.org CPR/First Aid Classes (651) 429-8568 [email protected] Community Action Head Start...................... www.caprw.org Free Preschool to income eligible families. You’ll learn gymnastics and SO MUCH MORE! I MADE NEW FRIENDS! I REACHED MY GOAL! I CAN DO ANYTHING! I’M GETTING STRONGER! The Gathering......................................www.lyngblomsten.org (651) 424-5291 Lakeshore Players....................... www.lakeshoreplayers.com (651) 429-5674 MacPhail Center for Music........................ www.macphail.org (612) 321-0100 Senior Chore Program....................................... www.nyfs.org NE Youth & Family Services (651) 429-8571 Suburban Community Channels..................... www.scctv.org www.flipsgym.com (651) 426-7338 Tamarack Nature Center..... https://parks.co.ramsey.mn.us/ tamarack/Pages/tamarack.aspx (651) 407-5350 Vadnais Sports Center............. www.vadnaissportscenter.net (651) 481-1000 Washington County Community Services.....................www.co.washington.mn.us (651) 430-6455 Develop confidence, coordination, flexibility and self-esteem — and have fun! • Gymnastics for boys and girls, ages 18 months to 18 years • Birthday parties • Camps and field trips • Open gym • USAG competitive teams White Bear Food Shelf...............www.whitebearfoodshelf.org (651) 407-5310 White Bear Area YMCA....................www.ymcatwincities.org (651) 777-8103 White Bear Center for the Arts..........www.whitebeararts.org (651) 407-0597 White Bear Lake Area Historical Society.......................... www.whitebearhistory.org Just around the corner! One mile north of Maplewood Mall 651.777.4776 3505 Commerce Blvd., White Bear Lake, MN 55110 (651) 407-5327 White Bear Lake Armory.................. www.whitebearlake.org (651) 429-8571 White Bear Lake Sports Center........ www.whitebearlake.org (651) 429-8571 WB Sailing School.............. www.whitebearsailingschool.com (651) 429-8395 FREE TRIAL CLASS Good for one FREE trial gymnastics class at FL!PS Gymnastics. For new students only. CALL TODAY! 44 ISD 624 District Information White Bear Lake Area School District ISD #624 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 (651) 407-7500 www.isd624.org School Board Mission School Closings Kim Chapman, Ellen Fahey, Chris Hiniker, George Kimball, Donald Mullin, Janet Newberg, Marge Newmaster and Scott Wilson The mission of the White Bear Lake Area School District, a leader in innovative education and community partnerships, is to ensure our students: If inclement weather forces the White Bear Lake Area Schools to start late, close, or dismiss early, one of the following announcements will be made: Dr. Michael Lovett, Superintendent of Schools »» develop a love for learning, »» excel academically, »» are inspired to realize their dreams, and »» become engaged citizens with a global understanding by challenging each student within a dynamic, respectful and inclusive environment that nurtures the unique talents and abilities of every student. »» Two-Hour Late Start Morning Community Services, Early Childhood Program, Senior Program activities, as well as Extended Day before-school sessions and Extended Day AM kindergarten sessions will be cancelled. Afternoon and evening activities, sessions, and community facility use will meet as scheduled. »» No School All Community Services, Early Childhood Program, Senior Program and Extended Day activities, sessions and community facility use will be cancelled. »» Early Dismissal All Community Services, Early Childhood Program, Senior Program and Extended Day activities, sessions and community facility use will be cancelled for the balance of the day. School closings will be announced on WCCO 830 AM, KSTP 1500 AM, WCCO 4 TV, KSTP 5 TV, KMSP 9 TV and KARE 11 TV. You may also call the Emergency School Closing Hotline at (651) 4077540. The White Bear Lake Area School District serves the communities of Birchwood, Gem Lake, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Little Canada, Maplewood, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, White Bear Township. Core Values The White Bear Lake Area School District builds quality lives and strong communities through: »» »» »» »» »» compassion integrity respect responsibility service White Bear Lake Area High School students have the opportunity to take more than 33 college credit courses through Advanced Placement, College in the Schools, and Project Lead the Way STEM offerings. Leading minds to learning, hearts to compassion and lives to community service 45 School Locations High School Other Sites 1. WBLAHS - NORTH CAMPUS 15.NORMANDY PARK EDUCATION CENTER 5045 Division Ave White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-653-2920 / fax: 651-653-2630 2. WBLAHS - SOUTH CAMPUS 3551 McKnight Road White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-773-6200 / fax: 651-773-6215 3. WBL AREA LEARNING CENTER 2449 Orchard Lane White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-773-6400 / fax: 651-773-6402 Middle Schools 4. CENTRAL »» Early Childhood Program 2482 East County Road F White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-653-3100 / fax: 653-3155 »» Senior Program 2484 East County Road F White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Phone: 653-3121 Fax: 653-3127 16.DISTRICT CENTER OFFICES 4855 Bloom Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-407-7500 / fax: 407-7502 17.WHITE BEAR SPORTS CENTER 1328 Highway 96 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-429-8571 / fax: 429-8545 18.TAMARACK NATURE CENTER 5827 Otter Lake Road White Bear Township, MN 55110 651-407-5350 / fax: 651- 407-5354 FOR MAPS TO DISTRICT BUILDINGS VISIT www.isd624.org/schools 4857 Bloom Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-653-2888 / fax: 651-653-2885 5. SUNRISE PARK 2399 Cedar Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-653-2700 / fax: 651-653-2716 Elementary Schools 6. BIRCH LAKE 1616 Birch Lake Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-653-2776 / fax: 651-653-2778 7. HUGO 14895 Francesco Avenue Hugo, MN 55038 651-288-1800 / fax: 651-288-1899 8. LAKEAIRES 3963 Van Dyke Street White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-653-2809 / fax: 651-653-2811 9. LINCOLN 1961 Sixth Street White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-653-2820 / fax: 651-653-2822 10.ONEKA 4888 Heritage Parkway North Hugo, MN 55038 651-288-1800 / fax: 651-288-1899 11.OTTER LAKE 1401 County Road H2 White Bear Township, MN 55110 12.MATOSKA INTERNATIONAL IB WORLD SCHOOL 2530 Spruce Place White Bear Township, MN 55110 651-653-2847 / fax: 651-653-2849 13.VADNAIS HEIGHTS 3645 Centerville Road Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 651-653-2858 / fax: 651-653-2860 14.WILLOW LANE 3375 Willow Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-773-6170 / fax: 651-773-6176 Leading minds to learning, hearts to compassion and lives to community service 46 Registration & Information Facility Reservations New Youth Enrichment Procedure Fee Assistance [email protected] All requests for facility use within the White Bear Lake Area School District #624 should be made on either the Facility Scheduling Voice Mail Line, (651) 407-7503, or email your request to: [email protected]. CHECK IN FOR ENRICHMENT CLASSES All students attending classes at Birch, Lakeaires, Lincoln, Matoska, Vadnais and Willow should report to the cafeteria. Oneka students check in at the 2nd grade commons area. Otter Lake students check in at Room 204. All students will be given a snack before their enrichment class after school. Community Services strives to make each activity, class, program or service high in value and quality. If your financial circumstances prohibit you from signing up, please call to arrange a payment plan or to inquire about fee assistance. Requests should be made at least one week prior to desired reservation date. When the date is less than one week, we will do our best to accommodate your request, but some facility requests may not be available. Your request will be responded to within two working days. Your Privacy is Important to Us The registration information you provide to WBLAS Community Services and Recreation is considered private data under state and federal law. Information you provide is used for the purposes of administering the activity, contacting you about upcoming activities, events or activity changes. If you may choose to withhold this information, this could limit the distribution of information to the participant or instructor. Access to contact information is limited to individuals involved in the activity. At the end of class, students will be escorted to the main doors of the building (Otter students will be brought to Door O). Enrichment instructors will wait with students while parents pick up. Parents should wait at the building entrance for the students. REGISTRATION PROCEDURE Online registration for youth enrichment classes will close 48 hours prior to the first day of class. Any registrations after this deadline must be delivered to the Community Services office or called in, and will result in missing the first day of class. Class costs are not reduced for late registrations. Refunds & Prorating Full refunds or credits are given if a class is canceled. If you withdraw from a class, an administrative/processing fee will be charged based on the amount of the registration. UCare Discount UCare members may be eligible for a $15 discount on most classes in this catalog. If a class is less than $15, the member may take the class free of charge. UCare for Seniors members are limited to one $15 discount per year. Members must be on UCare at the time of registration, and through the duration of the class(es). UCare members must call or mailin registration to received discount. Members need to include their UCare ID number when registering. This discount cannot be used for the following classes: Private lessons, alcohol-related activities, high-risk activities (skydiving, rock climbing, etc.), and gambling trips. Do You Have a Disability? Do not let it be a barrier to enjoying the wide variety of class offerings in this catalog. Please call to discuss accommodations. Liability Waiver If you have a class you'd like to share with the community, fill out a course proposal form and send it in. Refunds are not issued after a class has begun. Notify Community Services immediately if you need to cancel out of a class. There are no prorated fees. There is an inherent risk of accident or injury in any activity. It is the responsibility of the participant or the parent of participant to be aware that there are assumed risks in participation. ISD 624 assumes no responsibility for injuries received during activities. Any changes in a participants activity level should be done under approval and direction of their physician and/or health care provider(s). Class proposals are due: Class Confirmation Questions? Interested in Teaching an Adult Enrichment Class? »» Fall - by June 20 »» Winter- by November 1 »» Spring - by January 23 Class proposals are generally posted a month before the deadline. You can fined the online proposal at: www.isd624.org/ community services then go to Adult Programs. Classes under $50 have a $5 refund processing fee, $50-$149 have a $10 refund processing fee, $150-$399 have a $20 refund processing fee, and $400 and up have a $30 refund processing fee. An automatic email confirmation will be sent to you upon registration. Community Services will contact you by telephone or email if there is a change. Please list a daytime telephone number so Community Services can reach you if a class is canceled at the last minute. Community Services assumes no responsibility for reaching those who do not provide a daytime telephone number. If you have questions about anything contained in this catalog, please call the Community Services and Recreation Department general telephone number (651) 407-7501. 47 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Visit our registration website Create an account if you do not already Register for classes. www.whitebear.ce.feepay.com Online Registration Mail your completed registration sign up form and payment to: Community Services 4855 Bloom Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110 have one. Complete all contact information and create a password. Your email will be your login. Fax your completed registration sign up form with credit card authorization to: Sign up in person, Mon - Fri, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM. An after-hours drop box is available at: (651) 407-7502 Community Services WBLAS District Center - Room 106 4855 Bloom Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Checks should be made payable to Community Services. White Bear Lake Area Schools Community Services & Recreation Department 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 / www.whitebear.ce.feepay.com Registration Form CLASS NAME CLASS NUMBER LOCATION FEE IF PARTICIPANT IS A MINOR: FEMALE MALE / / BIRTH DATE (MO/DAY/YR) SCHOOL TOTAL FEE PARTICIPANT’S NAME (PLEASE PRINT) CITY ( ) HOME PHONE # PAYMENT TYPE: ( ) DAY PHONE # CHECK CASH PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME UCARE # (IF APPLICABLE) ADDRESS CHARGE MY: ( ) PARENT/GUARDIAN’S CELL # STATEZIP EMERGENCY CONTACT (OTHER THAN PARENT) EMAIL VISA ( ) EMERGENCY CONTACT’S PHONE # MASTERCARD CREDIT CARD # IF AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM: AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM, MY CHILD WILL: EXP DATE CARDHOLDER’S NAME (PLEASE PRINT) GRADE BE PICKED UP BILLING ADDRESS TRANSPORT HIM/HERSELF HOME RETURN TO EXTENDED DAY SIGNATURE Registration form White Bear Lake Area Schools Community Services & Recreation Department 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 / www.whitebear.ce.feepay.com CLASS NAME CLASS NUMBER LOCATION FEE IF PARTICIPANT IS A MINOR: FEMALE MALE / / BIRTH DATE (MO/DAY/YR) TOTAL FEE PARTICIPANT’S NAME (PLEASE PRINT) CITY ( ) HOME PHONE # PAYMENT TYPE: ( ) DAY PHONE # CHECK CASH CHARGE MY: SIGNATURE EXP DATE BILLING ADDRESS ( ) PARENT/GUARDIAN’S CELL # EMERGENCY CONTACT (OTHER THAN PARENT) ( ) EMERGENCY CONTACT’S PHONE # MASTERCARD CREDIT CARD # CARDHOLDER’S NAME (PLEASE PRINT) STATEZIP EMAIL VISA SCHOOL PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME UCARE # (IF APPLICABLE) ADDRESS GRADE IF AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM: AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM, MY CHILD WILL: BE PICKED UP TRANSPORT SELF HOME RETURN TO EXTENDED DAY White Bear Lake School District Community Services & Recreation Department 4855 Bloom Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110-2371 ECRWSS Postal Customer Non-Profit Organization US Postage PAID Twin Cities, MN Permit No. 183