Magnifying Abilities Summer 2024 Newsletter

For adults with unique learning abilities

Summer 2024

Magnifying Abilities

Welcome to Magnifying Abilities

Magnifying Abilities is a social/recreational program for persons 16 and older with intellectual and physical disabilities. The program is designed to enhance community involvement and lifelong learning of people with disabilities. Individuals who participate in the program reside within Carver and Scott County.

Sponsored by

SWMetro Community Education Consortium

Administrative Assistant

Denise Ayen

952.556.6402

ayend@district112.org

Program Specialist

Susan Meyer

952.556.6434

meyers@district112.org

110600 Village Road Chaska, MN 55318

Website: ce4all.org

MA Facebook Group

Would you like to be in-the-know about all things Magnifying Abilities? If you are not a member yet, join now! This private online community shares up-to-date event information and fun photos from our classes, events, and tours. Look us up on facebook or scan the QR code to join!

Transportation

Magnifying Abilities provides very limited transportation to our events. Occasional bus/van transportation may be offered from our facilities to a field trip location. Participants in need of transportation are encouraged to contact local transportation agencies to arrange individual transportation. The following transportation agencies are for reference only:

Metro Mobility (651) 602-1100 for Chaska and Chanhassen Residents Only

Metro Mobility (651) 602-1180 for Prior Lake, Shakopee, and Savage Residents Only

WeCAB (844) 743-3932 for Carver County Residents Only

SW Prime (952) 797-7463 for Chaska, Chanhassen, Carver, and Victoria Residents Only Transit Link (952) 496-8341 Option 1 for Scott County Residents Only

Social Media

We love to capture photos at our events and share them on our social media platforms! However, we NEVER share names of individuals. If you would prefer your image not be shared, please indicate on the registration form. If you register online, feel free to email meyers@district112.org to make your request. Due to privacy concerns, we ask all participants, attending staff and family members to refrain from sharing photos of or tagging other participants on social media without their direct consent.

Exploring Art: Mosaics

Dive into a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes and explore the mesmerizing world of mosaic art! In this class, you will use cut paper and a variety of template choices to unleash your creativity and piece together your very own masterpiece. Participants needing significant assistance to participate should be accompanied. All materials provided. Register/cancel by: May 29

1268-Mosaics Family Learning Center

Monday, June 3

Town Ball Baseball

$15

6:30 - 7:30 PM

Come out and enjoy America’s favorite pastime with your Magnifying Abilities friends! Feel the excitement in the air, the crack of the bat, and the cheer of the crowd at one of the best amateur baseball parks in the state, the Mini Met Ballpark in Jordan! Watch the hometown team, the Brewers take on the Chanhassen Red Birds. The Jordan Brewers have generously invited Magnifying Abilities participants and one companion to attend for FREE! Please register to reserve your free admissions. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on and cash to purchase any desired concessions. All participants should be accompanied throughout this event (no drop-offs). Don’t miss a fantastic evening of baseball under the stars! Register/cancel by: May 29

1267-Townball Town Ball Mini Met Ballpark

Tuesday, June 4

Movie at Southbridge Theater

$0

7:30 - 9:00 PM

It’s showtime! Come to Southbridge Cinema Crossing in Shakopee for a movie night (PG) with your MA friends! Plan for a late afternoon or early evening arrival. Bring $$$ to purchase snacks or drinks. Individuals needing any support should be accompanied throughout the movie. Companions must also register and pay the ticket fee to reserve a seat. Enjoy the show! Register/cancel by: May 28

1262-Movie Southbridge Crossing Cinema

$10 + $10 for Companion Thursday, June 6 Time TBD

Music Game Show

Join our favorite DJ, Ray of Sunshine, at a fun and energetic, game-show style event! Music Game Show combines trivia, games, and other challenges featuring all-things music! Be a game show contestant, win prizes, enjoy snacks and drinks, and show off your music knowledge! Register/cancel by: June 6

1258-MusicGame Family Learning Center, Room 122

$8 Thursday, June 13 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Food Truck Event - No Registration Required!

The Pulse Community Education program (middle school youth) and Magnifying Abilities invites you to drop-in for food and games at Pioneer Ridge Middle School! Bring money to purchase a delicious meal from Rusty Taco food truck. Make new friends and join together for backyard games such as Cornhole, Ladder Golf, giant Connect four, and Bocce Ball!

Thursday, June 13 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Cooking with Sandi: Popcorn Toppers

Learn how to take plain popcorn from “meh” to Gourmet! Instructor Sandi will teach participants to make 3 different popcorn topper recipes, simply using common spices and pantry ingredients! Participants will prepare “Popcorn Flights.” Each bag of popcorn will be topped with a different gourmet seasoning recipe, such as Cinnamon Sugar, Smoky BBQ, and Parmesan Garlic. Register/cancel by: June 12

1275-Popcorn Family Learning Center, Room 204 $12 Monday, June 17 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Puzzle Party

Calling all puzzle fans! Give your brain some exercise as you choose your favorite puzzle style to enjoy with your MA friends. Try a group crossword puzzle or choose from a variety of other jigsaw puzzles, word puzzles, shape puzzles, and other brain-teasers! Maybe you have a puzzle or game that you don’t want anymore? Bring a gently used puzzle or game for a puzzle swap with your MA friends. Take home a new-to-you puzzle or game from the swap! Swapping not required to attend. Enjoy snacks, drinks, and socializing with friends! Register/cancel by: June 17

1257-Puzzles Watertown-Mayer Community Learning Center $7 Thursday, June 20 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Family Feud Night

Name a game show that combines teamwork, knowledge, and lots of laughs? Survey says… Family Feud! Join Magnifying Abilities Family Feud night for an evening of fun with friends. We will enjoy a game show style competition, eat snacks and win prizes! Register/cancel by: June 17

1261-Feud New Prague Community Education Center

$7 Monday, June 24 6:30 - 7:30 PM

The Little Mermaid at Staring Lake

In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Don’t miss the Eden Prairie Players production of the classic story at the Staring Lake Amphitheater in Eden Prairie. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. There is no fee to attend but please register. Consider making a voluntary donation to the Eden Prairie Players at the event! Participants must be accompanied throughout the evening. Register/ cancel by: June 24

1274-Mermaid Staring Lake Park

$0 Thursday, June 27 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Exploring Art: Fireworks Painting

Let this month’s Exploring Art class help you celebrate Independence Day! This class will feature a unique method of painting fireworks. “Spark” your creativity as we explore everyday household items as unconventional paint brushes to see what interesting textures we can create to make our own fireworks art. All supplies included. Register/cancel by: June 26

1270-Fireworks Family Learning Center, Room 204

$15 Monday, July 1 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Daytime Move & Groove

Bring fun and fitness to your Wednesday afternoons with this special daytime fitness experience, featureing a variety of activities that will get you moving and grooving such as yoga, active games, and dance workouts. All 4 sessions will be different so you won’t want to miss any! Registration includes all 4 sessions. Bring a water bottle and your own yoga mat if desired. Companions accompanying individuals needing significant support do not need to register. Register/cancel by: July 7

1259-Groove Family Learning Center

$20 + $20 for Group Rate Wednesdays, July 10 - 31 1:00 - 1:45 PM

Shockwaves Water Ski Show

Join your Magnifying Abilities friends and see a FREE Water Ski show by the Shockwaves Water Ski Team. These amazing water skiers will perform pyramids, ballet, barefooting, jumping, wakeboarding and many other crowd-pleasing stunts! Seating is on a hillside so bring a blanket or chair for seating. This is a VERY popular event! Arriving at least 20 minutes early to find parking is recommended. All participants should be accompanied throughout by a companion (no drop-offs). Register/cancel by: July 8

1260-SkiShow Quarry Lake Park

$0 Thursday, July 11 7:00 - 8:00 PM

Finding Nemo by Stages Theatre Co.

Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. is a celebration of true friendship, bravery and the love between father and son! Nemo and Marlin remind us to ‘Just Keep Swimming’ in this epic adventure through the ocean. Don’t miss this entertaining performance! Participants needing any support are asked to have a companion throughout the performance. Companions must also register for a ticket. Register/cancel by: June 20

1256-Nemo Stages Theater Company Hopkins $15 + $15 for Companion Sunday, July 14 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Cooking with Sandi: Fruit Smoothies

Learn to make a healthy, cool and creamy snack! Instructor Sandi will teach participants a basic smoothie recipe with the core ingredients and how to customize the recipe to use your favorite fruits, flavors, and other healthy add-ins! This refreshing snack is nutritious, delicious, and perfect for summer! Register/cancel by: July 10

1276-Smoothies Family Learning Center

$15 Monday, July 15 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Arboretum Nature Discovery

Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Arboretum’s Japanese Garden: Seisui-Tei, “Garden of Pure Water”. Join the Arboretum’s Nature-Based Therapeutics staff on a scavenger hunt for symbolic elements in the garden and discover their meaning. Compare Minnesota nature to Japan nature and practice a style of Japanese garden that does not have any plants! Attending companions must also register. Register/cancel by: July 11

1263-Arboretum MN Landscape Arboretum $14 + $14 for Companion Thursday, July 18 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Fire Station Tour

Here is your chance to get a closeup look at the operation of a Fire Station! Take a guided tour of the Chaska Fire Station, learn about emergency vehicles, and talk to our brave community firefighters. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about fire safety and emergency tips from the experts! There is no fee for this event, but participants and companions are asked to register to reserve a spot. Register/cancel by: July 17

1281-FireTour Chaska Fire Station

$0 Tuesday, July 23 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Track & Field Games

The Summer Olympics will be starting soon! Get in to the olympic spirit at the MA Track & Field Games! Meet at the Chaska High School Track Stadium and join a team to compete in a variety of friendly races and teamwork games. You might even win a medal! Bring family, friends or caregivers to cheer you on! Let the games begin! Register/cancel by July 15

1264-FieldDay Chaska High School

$8 Thursday, July 25 6:30 - 7:45 PM

Summer Picnic and Cornhole

Nothing celebrates summer like an outdoor picnic! Join your MA friends for a summer picnic featuring BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, coleslaw, drinks and cookies for dessert! Be entertained by live guitar music from talented musician, Kevin Siefering! Challenge your friends and family to Cornhole and other backyard games! Family, friends, and staff are all invited to attend but must register. Register/cancel by: July 16

1262-Picnic Lake Minnewashta Regional park $15 + $15 for Companion Tuesday, July 30 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Hiking Club

Explore 3 beautiful parks in the area with your Magnifying Abilities friends! This 3-week course will meet at different park locations each week to hike the park, complete a scavenger hunt, and earn a prize! Hikes will be approximately 1 to 2 miles in length. You may register for each hike separately. Hikes will be held at Cleary Lake in Prior Lake, The Landing in Shakopee, and Carver Park Reserve in Victoria. Individuals needing assistance keeping pace must be accompanied. Register/cancel by: July 25

1277-HikeCleary Cleary Lake Regional Park

Thursday, August 1

1277-HikeLanding The Landing

Thursday, August 8

1277-HikeCarver Carver Park Reserve

Thursday, August 15

Big Stone Mini Golf

$5

6:30 - 7:30 PM

$5

6:30 - 7:30 PM

$5

6:30 - 7:30 PM

You won’t want to miss all that Big Stone Mini Golf in Minnetrista has to offer! Considered a regional hidden gem, this mini-golf destination has a cleverly designed 14-hole mini-golf course, a remarkable sculpture garden, not to mention their adorable farm animals that roam and graze. Accompanying companions must also register and pay the admission fee. Participants are encouraged to come with family or staff via their own transportation to Big Stone, however a few transportation spots will be available departing from the Family Learning Center in Chaska. Register/cancel by: August 5

Transportation Details: Register for both mini golf and transportation if needed. 5:30 PM - Departure from FLC - 8:00 PM - Approx. Return to FLC.

1280-MiniGolf Big Stone Mini Golf

MN Twins Game

Twins Fans, join your MA friends in cheering for the MN Twins as they take on the St. Louis Cardinals! Registration includes a ticket to the game and bus transportation to and from the game. Board the bus at Chaska High School at 11:45 am. Game time is 1:10 pm. Bring $$$ for snacks & drinks (credit or debit cards only). Plan to attend rain or shine. Participants needing ANY support MUST have companion who must also register for a ticket to attend. Return time will be approximately 4:30 pm. Register/cancel by: July 31

1265-Twins Chaska High School $38 + $38 for Companion Sunday, August 25 11:45 AM - 4:30 PM

Exploring Art: Yarn Butterfly Magnets

Don’t miss our final Exploring Art class of the summer featuring fiber arts! You will create a charming yarn butterfly magnet to brighten up your space. Choose from a variety of yarn colors to transform into happy little butterfly wings and create a handy magnet to keep for yourself or use as a great gift for friends or family! All supplies included. Register/cancel by: August 21

1279-Yarn Family Learning Center, Room 122 $15 August 26 6:30 - 7:30 PM

“Music of Grease” Dance Class

Get ready to jive and twist at an electrifying dance class featuring the iconic tunes of “Grease”! Slip on your dancing shoes and join the dance instructors of Drama Interaction as they teach the timeless grooves made popular by the classic movie. Feel free to dress like a Grease character if you wish! (Not Required). Register/cancel by: August 22

$14 + $14 for Companion Monday, August 12

1280-Transportation Family Learning Center

6:00 - 7:30 PM

$10 Monday, August 12 5:30 - 8:00 PM

Art in the Park

Let nature be your inspiration at Art-in-the-Park with Magnifying Abilities! Meet at Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park for a unique art class that will start with a scavenger hunt to find items in nature. Participants will then create clay imprinted medallions to enjoy nature year round! Not only will you have a blast unleashing your creativity, but you’ll also get to enjoy the great outdoors with friends. All supplies included! Register/cancel by: August 14

1271-ArtPark Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park

$13 Monday, August 19 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Open Mic Night & Ice Cream

It’s your time to shine! Do you have a joke or funny story to share, maybe a favorite souvenir you would like to show, or a song or dance to perform? Here’s your chance to take the microphone and be in the spotlight! Get together with the MA community and share your joke, story, souvenir or performance! Or just come to enjoy the jokes and performances of others (mic time not required!) Register/cancel by: August 19

1278-MicNight Family Learning Center, Multi-purpose Room

$5 Wednesday, August 21 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Volunteer at Feed My Starving Children

Help feed hungry families all around the world and have fun with your Magnifying Abilities friends! Help pack meals, label food bags, or move boxes. All abilities welcome! Staff/family members are welcome to participate and are also asked to register for this event. Don’t miss this wonderful volunteer opportunity! Register/cancel by: August 15

1273-FMSC Feed My Starving Children Chanhassen

$0 Thursday, August 22 5:00 - 6:30 PM

1272-Grease Family Learning Center, Multi-purpose room $10 Thursday, August 29 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Once-a-Month Activities

Bingo Theme Night

Don’t miss out on the fun at Magnifying Abilities Bingo Theme Night! Join friends once per month for bingo, snacks and prizes! Each month has a different theme...Outer Space Bingo in June, Team USA Bingo in July, and Foodie Bingo in August. Play several rounds of themed bingo followed by traditional bingo. Everyone goes home with a prize! Register/cancel by: June 10, July 8, August 5

Bingo is at the Family Learning Center and is $7 per day.

1269-BingoJune Tuesday, June 11

6:30 - 7:30 PM

1269-BingoJuly Tuesday, July 9 6:30 - 7:30 PM

1269-BingoAug Tuesday, August 6 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Saturday Bowling

Meet your MA friends at Shakopee Bowl for friendly competition and funfilled bowling! One session will be offered each month. Your registration fee of $10.00 per session includes one hour of bowling and shoe rental, if needed. Bring extra $$$ to purchase snacks and drinks from “The Bowl’s” delicious menu! Per Shakopee Bowl policy, NO outside food or beverage containers allowed. Participants needing significant support should be assisted by a caregiver. Register early as space is limited! Bowling begins at 10:15. Please, no arrivals BEFORE 10:00 AM. Shakopee Bowl does not open until 10:00. See you at “The Bowl”! Register/cancel by: June 19, July 24, August 14

Bowling is held at Shakopee Bowl and is $10 per day.

1266-BowlJune Saturday, June 22

10:00 - 11:15 AM

1266-BowlJuly Saturday, July 27 10:00 - 11:15 AM

1266-BowlAug Saturday, August 17 10:00 - 11:15 AM

Activity Locations

Big Stone Mini Golf

7110 County Rd 110 W Minnetrista, MN 55331

Carver Park Reserve

7025 Nature Center Dr Victoria, MN 55386

Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park

25875 Juniper Ave New Prague, MN 56071

Chaska Fire Station

735 Victoria Dr Chaska, MN 55318

Chaska High School Activities Entrance (MN Twins Game)

545 Pioneer Trail Chaska, MN 55318

Chaska High School Track

545 Pioneer Trail Chaska, MN 55318

Clearly Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Ave Prior Lake, MN 55372

Family Learning Center

110600 Village Road Chaska, MN 55318

Feed My Starving Children

18732 Lake Dr E Chanhassen, MN 55317

Hopkins Center for the Performing Arts - Stages Theatre 1111 Main St. Hopkins, MN 55305

Lake Minnewashta Regional Park 6900 Hazeltine Blvd Excelsior, MN 55331

Mini Met Ballfield - Pekarna Park

401 Rice St S Jordan, MN 55352

MN Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr Chaska, MN 55318

New Prague Community Education Center

410 Central Ave N #300 New Prague, MN 56071

Quarry Lake Park 6201 Innovation Blvd Shakopee, MN 55379

Shakopee Bowl

3020 133rd Street West Shakopee, MN 55379

Southbridge Movie Theater 8380 Hansen Ave Shakopee, MN 55379

Staring Lake Park Amphitheater 14800 Pioneer Trail Eden Prairie, MN 55344

The Landing 2187 County Rd 101 Shakopee, MN 55379

Watertown Mayer Community Learning Center 313 Angel Ave NW Watertown, MN 55388

Thank you, volunteers Registration Fee Assistance

Magnifying Abilities would like to thank all of our AMAZING Winter volunteers!

Diana Jakobitz Josie Brier

Thank you for sharing your time and talent with us! We are very grateful for you!

Magnifying Abilities welcomes volunteers! Our events are typically less than 2 hours, primarily early evenings and occasional weekends, and are a lot of fun!! No experience needed, just a friendly attitude and a willingness to get to know and support amazing people with disabilities in your community! If you would like to become a volunteer, please reach out to Susan Meyer with Magnifying Abilities at (952) 556-6434 or meyers@district112.org or register on our website.

Advisory Committee: Wed, May 8: 6 PM

Do you have feedback about the MA program? Consider attending an MA Advisory Committee Meeting (MAAC). This group meets quarterly to provide feedback and share ideas to promote and enhance Magnifying Abilities programming. Committee members may be Magnifying Abilities participants, parents or other family members, staff of participants, or anyone within the Carver and Scott County communities with an interest in promoting quality, enriching experiences for adults with disabilities. The next MAAC meeting is at the Family Learning Center in Chaska. If you would like to attend, please reach out to the Magnifying Abilities Specialist, Susan Meyer at meyers@district112.org or (952) 556-6434.

We want the Magnifying Abilities program to be accessible to everyone! Through generous donations from community partners, scholarship funds are available to offset some registration fees for those experiencing financial need.

If you would like information regarding fee assistance, please reach out to Susan Meyer at 952-556-6434.

Thank you

A big THANK YOU to the following organizations and individuals for partnering with Magnifying Abilities! We appreciate all the ways you support our program and our participants!

Donors:

Knights of Columbus - Chaska Council #9141 Patti Kohls

Knights of Columbus - Chanhassen Council #10031 Shakopee Lions

Knights of Columbus - Belle Plaine Council #1503

Scott County Pork Producers

Partners

Big Stone Mini Golf Carver County Parks Shakopee Bowl

MN Landscape Arboretum Jordan Brewers & Doni McQuiston

Three Rivers Park District

Instructors

Kelli Christoffer Theresa Ganzer Cari Nesvold

Sandi Picka Denise Ayen Kevin Siefering

Bonnie Neumann Monica Mohn

Magnifying Abilities Policies and Reminders

First Time Participants

Participants ages 16 and 17 must be accompanied by an adult at all events. Participants age 18 or older must be accompanied by a staff or family member for the first few events.

Some participants may need a family member or home staff to attend with them indefinitely due to medical, safety, or behavioral concerns.

Guidelines for Participating in Activities

The following guidelines have been developed to ensure participants’ safety and enjoyment. The Magnifying Abilities staff supervising each activity will enforce these guidelines.

• Show respect to other participants, families, and staff by using appropriate language and respecting personal space at all times.

• Be able to navigate in a large facility or crowd if attending independently.

• Be respectful of and responsible for the facilities used for events/ classes.

• Avoid activities that may hurt or injure other participants (physically or emotionally).

• Be able to take care of personal hygiene.

• No consumption of alcoholic beverages is allowed at any MA events by participants, family members or staff.

If concerns arise regarding participants, the supervising Magnifying Abilities staff will discuss the situation with involved parties. If needed, families, home staff, or other individuals will be contacted regarding the incident. If issues cannot be rectified, individuals may be required to attend activities with a supervisor or will be asked to not attend the activity for a period of time.

Expectations of Participant’s Staff

• Assist with any medical/emergency concerns that arise with your participant.

• Cell phone on silent mode.

• Assist your participant with bathroom breaks.

• All district properties are tobacco and alcohol free.

• Assist with any behavior issues.

• Assist your participant in any way that is needed.

• Speak respectfully to all participants.

• Notify Magnifying Abilities staff of any issues with other participants.

• Only give permission to your participants regarding restrooms/leaving activity.

Dietary Concerns

Please share dietary concerns with the Magnifying Abilities Specialist prior to attending events. Magnifying Abilities cannot guarantee all diet requests will be accommodated at our events, but we will attempt to provide alternatives if possible. Participants with special diet concerns are also welcome to bring their own food to any MA event at which food is provided, unless otherwise indicated.

Changes and Cancellation Policy

All Magnifying Abilities events are subject to changes and cancellations. In the event that MA needs to change or cancel an activity, we will notify registered participants via our facebook group, email and/or phone. A full voucher refund will be provided for the event if canceled by Magnifying Abilities. Cancellation decisions made by outside vendors (i.e. trips, tours, sporting events) will not be subject to refunds. If the event location needs to be changed, but held on the original date, no refund will be provided. Cancellations or changes are made before 4 pm for weeknight activities or 2 hours before the event on weekends.

If a participant needs to cancel his/her registration prior to the cancellation deadline, please call (952) 556-6434 for a full voucher refund. Cancellation deadlines are listed with each event description. Magnifying Abilities cannot issue refunds after the cancellation deadline.

Drop Off/Pick Up

For the safety of our participants, staff, parents and care providers are required to accompany the participant to and from the activity area. Please arrive no sooner than 15 minutes prior to the start of events, or as indicated in the course confirmation email. If dropping off participants, please pick up promptly at the scheduled activity conclusion time.

Registration and Payment

If additional registration forms are needed for caregivers or staff, please visit

www.ce4all.org/programs/adults/magnifying-abilities to print more copies.

A confirmation receipt will be emailed to you specifying the activities that you are enrolled in.

Registration deadlines are listed with each event description. Please register early! Some classes fill quickly. Participants may be put on a waitlist when capacities are reached. MA cannot guarantee a spot for any registration received after the deadline. Please note, Magnifying Abilities has very limited support staff at our events. Most events will require participants with physical or behavioral needs to be accompanied by staff or a caregiver. Attending support staff/caregivers may need to register separately as indicated in each event description.

Magnifying Abilities Registration -- Summer 2024

Email (Required)_____________________________________________________________

Emails will be sent to confirm registration and communicate important program information.

I am interested in learning about transportation options. Please contact me.

Address______________________________________________________________ City & Zip ________________________________________

We love to capture and share photos of our Magnifying Abilities events! If you prefer NOT to be published, please initial here._____________

Emergency Contact___________________________________________________

Phone_____________________________________________

□ Private Home □ Group Home (name of group home)_____________________________________________________________

Special accommodations for consideration

Registration and Payment All participants must be registered for Magnifying Abilities events. We are not able to accommodate drop-ins. Payment for each activity is required at the time of registration. The easiest way to register is to visit our website: ce4all.org/programs/adults/magnifying-abilities OR complete this registration form. Mail or Drop Off (check payment ) Office hours (M-F 8 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) 110600 Village Road Chaska, MN 55318

June Activities

1216-Mosaics Exploring Art: Mosaics $15______

1267-Townball Town Ball Baseball $0_______

1262-Movie Movie at Southbridge Theater $10______

1262-Movie Movie at Southbridge- Companion $10______

1258-MusicGame Music Game Show $8_______

1275-Popcorn Cooking: Popcorn Toppers $12______

1257-Puzzles Puzzle Party $7_______

1261-Feud Family Feud Night $7_______

1274-Mermaid The Little Mermaid $0_______

July Activities

1270-Fireworks Art: Fireworks Painting $15______

1259-Groove Daytime Move & Groove $20______

1259-Groove Move & Groove - Companion $20______

1260-SkiShow Shockwaves Water Ski Show $0_______

1256-Nemo Finding Nemo by Stages Theatre $15______

1256-Nemo Finding Nemo - Companion $15______

1276-Smoothies Cooking: Fruit Smoothies $15______

1263-Arboretum Arboretum Nature Discovery $14______

1263-Arboretum Arboretum - Companion $14______

1281-FireTour Chaska Fire Station

1264-FieldDay Track & Field Games

$0_______

$8_______

1262-Picnic Summer Picnic & Cornhole $15______

August Activities

1277-HikeCleary Hiking Club 8/1- Cleary Lake $5_______

1277-HikeLanding Hiking Club 8/8- The Landing $5_______

1277-HikeCarver Hiking Club 8/15- Carver Reserve$5_______

1280-MiniGolf Big Stone Mini Golf $14______

1280-MiniGolf Big Stone Mini Golf- Companion $14______

1271-ArtPark Art in the Park $13______

1278-MicNight Open Mic Night $5_______

1273-FMSC Feed My Starving Children $0_______

1265-Twins MN Twins Game $38______

1265-Twins MN Twins Game- Companion $38______

1279-Yarn Art: Yarn Butterfly Magnets $15______

1272-Grease “Music of Grease” Dance Class $10_______

Once-a-Month Activities

1269-BingoJune Bingo 6/11- Outer Space $7_______

1269-BingoJuly Bingo 7/9- Team USA $7_______

1269-BingoAug Bingo 8/6- Foodie $7_______

1266-BowlJune Bowling 6/22 $10______

1266-BowlJuly Bowling 7/27 $10______

1266-BowlAug Bowling 8/17 $10______ Name______________________________________________________________________

1262-Picnic Summer Picnic - Companion $15______

Total amount due: _________ Voucher payment:________________ Voucher #_______ Check Payment:______________

Registering for any Magnifying Abilities course or event indicates the participant and/or the participant’s representatives assume all risks of participation in the program and agree that neither Magnifying Abilities, ISD 112, nor any member of the SW Metro Community Education Consortium shall be held liable.

Check the boxes of your selected events and keep as a reminder.

□ Exploring Art: Mosaics 6/3

□ Townball Baseball 6/4

□ Movie @ Southbridge 6/6

□ Outer Space Bingo 6/11

□ Music Gameshow 6/13

□ Food Truck Event 6/13

□ Cooking: Popcorn Toppers 6/17

□ Puzzle Party 6/20

□ Bowling 6/22

□ Family Feud Night 6/24

□ Little Mermaid @ Staring Lake 6/27

□ Exploring Art 7/1

□ Team USA Bingo 7/9

□ Move & Groove 7/10, 7/17/, 7/24, 7/31

□ Shockwaves Ski Show 7/11

□ Finding Nemo @ Stages 7/14

□ Cooking: Fruit Smoothies 7/15

□ Arboretum 7/18

□ Fire Station Tour 7/23

□ Track & Field Games 7/25

□ Bowling 7/27

□ Summer Picnic 7/30

□ Hiking Club 8/1, 8/8, 8/15

□ Foodie Bingo 8/6

□ Big Stone Mini Golf 8/12

□ Bowling 8/17

□ Art in the Park 8/19

□ Open Mic Night 8/21

□ Volunteer @ FMSC 8/22

□ MN Twins Game 8/25

□ Exploring Art 8/26

□ “Grease” Dance Class 8/29