Hopkins Community Education Fall 2014 Adult Enrichment Course Catalog

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Many new creative classes inside!

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The Art of Couponing — save BIG when you shop!

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Got art?

Our art classes aren’t just for artsy types.

Our art classes are for you!

Think you need to be a skilled artist to create a work of art? Not so. We offer art classes designed for a wide range of experience — from beginners to those with years of practice. Our instructors will guide you through creative experiences that will awaken all of your senses this fall. Move, craft, touch, sing — create!

Allow yourself wonderful artistic adventures without feeling intimidated, no matter what your age or talent.

Leave your excuses behind and let art happen for you this fall at Hopkins Community Education.

A few of our fall creative classes: Easy Batik

Explore the beauty of fabric batik, an ancient art form. No hot waxes or dyes, just amazing designs you create, p. 3.

Felted Table Runner

One-of-a-kind runner made from beautiful wool fibers. No sewing!

Roll up your sleeves and get ready for felting, p. 5.

Realistic Watercolor

Gain confidence in your artistic ability.

Explore the beauty of watercolor as you learn about values, design, and technique, page 4.

Photography: Art of Portraits

Learn techniques to take better portraits.

Bring your camera and get insider’s tips from a professional photographer, p. 22.

Painting with Pastels

Pastels are a great way to experiment with color! Use vibrant pastels to explore art techniques, p. 4.

Record Your Song

Be a rock star! Record your own music in a real recording studio with professionals. Take home your own CD, p. 27.

C ontent s Hopkins Community Education Adult Enrichment

CommunityConnect: Classes & Resources

Adult Enrichment Classes

32 ECFE Classes & Events, Hop-Kids activities 33 BOOST Youth Enrichment 34 Adult Options In Education (English/ESL/GED) 35 Kids & Company, Project SOAR 36 Hopkins Activity Center/Minnetonka Senior Center Classes 37 Out & About

3 Art 8 Computer & Online Learning 10 Cooking 13 Fitness 17 Health & Wellness 20 Hobbies & Special Interests 24 Home & Garden 25 Money & Business 27 Music & Dance 30 Parent Education 31 World Languages & Cultures

Registration

39 Map of Class Locations, ResourceWest Events 40 How to Register & Registration Form Register online: www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org

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Meet Instructor

Meet Instructor

Meet Instructor

Randy has been passionate about photography since high school. He has taught photography at the Cedar Rapids Art Institute in Iowa, and started his own free-lance business, Rural American Graphics.

Randy moved to Minneapolis in 1977, and has continued his business taking portraits, weddings, commercial, and corporate photos. He also works with several stock photo agencies and Hallmark cards. Randy is a member of the Twin Cities Professional Photographers Association and serves on the advisory committee for the Arts Center on 7 in Minnetonka.

When he is not on a photo-shoot, Randy enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with his granddaughter Kaitlyn.

Popular Chef Vanita Shah loves creating new and delicious recipes while finding different ways to reduce fat without losing flavor.

Gretchen began dancing at the age of 5, and has studied many forms of dance, with an emphasis on ballet. She also has a passion for fitness, and enjoys helping students reach their goals in a challenging, yet comfortable atmosphere.

Certified in Group Exercise and Yoga, Gretchen also holds several specialty fitness certificates. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in arts and education, and a coaching minor. Gretchen has a background in both dance and gymnastics.

Her classes are designed for all fitness levels — offering challenges and modifications to suit individual needs.

Gretchen believes that dance fitness is a lifelong treasure to be enjoyed at any age!

Randall Spotts

Discover photography classes with Randall Spotts, page 22.

Vanita Shah

Vanita is originally from India, but enjoys life in Minnesota, and is a mom to three boys.

Being a busy parent, Vanita discovered new and efficient ways to prepare healthy and delicious meals for her family.

While in Vanita’s class, she’ll show you her secrets and how to prepare full meals, while exploring various spices in her savory recipes.

Besides working, cooking, attending soccer games, and band concerts, Vanita loves to travel, walk, read, and tries to help as much as she can in the community by volunteering.

Take a culinary journey to India with Chef Vanita, find her cooking classes on page 12.

Gretchen Vandeputte

Find Gretchen's fitness classes on page 15, and her Sculpt & Burn Yoga class on page 14.

Hopkins Community Education Directory Registration 24-Hour Hotline: 952-988-4018 Adult & Youth Enrichment Registration and Information: 952-988-4070 Weather Hotline: 952-988-4019

Every artist was first an amateur.

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

call for weather-related class and activity cancellations

Programs Adult Enrichment: 952-988-4070 Adult Options In Education (ESL classes & GED testing): 952-988-5343 Conference & Event Services:

952-988-4072 Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE): 952-988-5000 Eisenhower Observatory:

952-988-4070 Eisenhower Observatory Weather Line:

952-988-4114 Hop-Kids preschool-age programs:

952-988-4070 Kaleidoscope Preschool:

952-988-5000 Kids & Company (School-age Care):

952-988-4080 Lindbergh Center: 952-988-4519 Parent Education: 952-988-4070 Project SOAR (Adults with Disabilities):

952-401-6898 Stepping Stones (All-day Preschool):

952-988-5000 Teens Alone: 952-988-TEEN Volunteer Office: 952-988-4069 Youth Enrichment: 952-988-4070

Addresses Community Education Office 952-988-4070 Eisenhower Community Center, 170 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins 55305 Harley Hopkins Family Center 952-988-5000 125 Monroe Avenue S., Hopkins 55343 ResourceWest 952-988-5350 1011 First Street S, Hopkins 55343 Lindbergh Center 952-988-4519 2700 Lindbergh Dr, Mtka 55305 Hopkins Community Education provides lifelong learning options for all ages in our community through enrichment classes, adult basic education, volunteer opportunities, and programs that support children, youth, and families. Funding for Hopkins Community Education is provided through participation fees plus state and federal dollars that allow us to offer free, sliding-fee, and fee-based programming.

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From the Coordinator I have had the great fortune

of living a life involved in, and surrounded by the arts — music, dance, writing, and theater. For me, participation in the arts offers a sense of accomplishment, a method of relaxation, and an avenue to fun! Research also indicates that involvement in the arts increases overall health, reduces stress, develops social bonds, and provides us with experiences that create a rich life and contribute to a dynamic community.

Hopkins is committed to the arts. We have a vibrant arts center in our community, and thriving arts programs in our schools. In Community Education, we strive to continually offer you opportunities to experience the arts first-hand. In his book, Guitar Zero, Gary Marcus explains his mid-life journey that started with viewing himself as lacking any capacity for musical talent. With passion and perseverance, he now enjoys the distinct benefits of being a skilled guitar player. His message is that contrary to conventional wisdom, learning music, or visual art, or dance, or writing can be achieved even if we try these things for the first time as adults.

If you have never picked up a paintbrush, a guitar pick, or a creative writing pen, but have always longed to do so, or if you have honed your artistic skills for a lifetime, you will find a quality experience for you here. Each section of our catalog offers opportunities for artful living — from music to dance to creating a special meal or developing a business plan — there are many ways to infuse a bit of art into your daily life!

I recently joined the Community Education team, stepping into the big shoes of now retired Coordinator, Betsy Hedding. I have been busy leveraging the art of relationship-building — getting to know the community, the school district, and you! I am committed to continuing the tradition of excellent programming and wellrounded opportunities in the years ahead, and look forward to your partnership in that effort.

Community Education is for you! Join us this fall — further develop your existing talent or try something you never thought possible. You’ll be glad you did!

Andrea Sjogren, Adult Program Coordinator

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Art

Art classes teach you to see the world in new ways — capture every creative moment

Create something unique — new art classes for you!

NEW! Mosaic Stained Glass Lantern or Window Peggy Ingles

Brighten up any room in your home with luminous, mosaic stained glass art. This ancient art form has been updated and is fast and easy with outstanding results for even the most art challenged! Add brilliant color to your space with the window project, or light up your night with the lantern project as shown at left. Bring your design ideas, or use patterns supplied by instructor, Peggy Ingles. We will also explore glass/plate cutting, resources, supplies, and project ideas. Please bring old terry towels and dress for a mess. Black metal lantern is 11" high x 6" wide, and can be lit with a candle or an electric light (electric light available from instructor for a small additional charge); lantern fee is $25. The window project is 8.5" x 11" inches, window fee is $15. Please indicate project choice when you register. Project fee is payable to instructor. Please bring a bag lunch and beverage. #347: 1 session - limit 5 $49 A: Lantern, Sat., Oct. 4 10:00 am-4:00 pm B: Window, Sat., Oct. 4 10:00 am-4:00 pm Hopkins Center for the Arts 203, all sections

NEW! Easy Batik Irene Sherman

Batik is an ancient art form in which melted wax is applied to fabric in intricate designs and then dyed. The wax is then removed, leaving the design area in the original color of the fabric. Explore the beauty of fabric batik without the danger of hot wax or dyes. #391: 1 session - limit 8 Sat., Oct. 18 Hopkins Center for the Arts 203

$29 1:00-3:00 pm

NEW! Wire Wrapped Bracelet Irene Sherman

Learn to make a one-of-a-kind beaded bracelet and matching earrings. Create decorative loops to join your pattern of beads together, along with a hoop and loop clasp to fit your unique style. #554: 1 session - limit 8 Sat., Oct. 18 Hopkins Center for the Arts 203

$29 10:00 am-12:00 pm

NEW! Copper Etched Pendant Irene Sherman

Create a surface pattern or image in metal for a permanent, one-of-a-kind jewelry piece. Draw designs on the surface of the metal, which will be immersed in acid to etch the image onto copper. The result is a beautiful pendant. $5-$8 per copper piece purchased from instructor, payable in class. #333: 1 session - limit 10 $29 Sat., Oct. 11 9:30 am-12:30 pm

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Yes, you can! Express yourself with fine art classes.

NEW! Go With The Flow Acrylic painting Bonnie Cutts

Work with the latest acrylic paint made by Golden High Flow Acrylics — in combination with Fluid Acrylics, gels, and other mediums. High Flow is similar to an acrylic ink which is great for drawing, pouring, and dripping. Explore how the paint flows on a variety of beautifully prepared surfaces. Open to all levels of painting experience. $10 materials fee paid to instructor. Please bring a bag lunch and beverage. #383: 1 session - limit 12 Sat., Nov. 15 Hopkins Center for the Arts 203

$64 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Acrylic Painting Angeleta Smith

Become an acrylic expert with color, texture, collage, blending, and transparent glazing. Classroom demonstrations, materials, and tools will be provided. Complete the course by celebrating a finished painting of your own design, and explore the variety of ways paintings are framed.

Beginning and continuing students are welcome. #300: 8 sessions - limit 14 Mon., Sept. 22-Nov. 10 Hopkins Center for the Arts 203

$89 7:00-9:30 pm

Sumi-E Japanese Brush Painting Reiko Ito Shellum Koeck

Learn Sumi-E techniques and philosophies to express simple beauty and elegance in your painting. Experiment with different brush strokes, and variations in dark and light with this ancient art, which has long-inspired western artists. $42 approx. materials fee payable to instructor. No discounts.

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Please note: Supply lists for some art classes are included in the class descriptions online at HopkinsCommunityEd. org and will be finalized one week before the start of class.

Please check online for supply lists for your class.

#310: 5 sessions - limit 12 $59 A: Wed., Sept. 24-Oct. 22 9:30 am-12:00 pm B: Wed., Oct. 29-Dec. 3, no class Nov. 26 9:30 am-12:00 pm Hopkins Center for the Arts 203, all sections

Realistic Watercolor Lisa Fertig

Learn to use watercolor in fun and exciting ways! This motivating class is good for all levels, from beginners to artists who are continuing to develop their own style. Designed to give you a sound foundation from which to build, with lesson plans to help you learn more about values, color, and applying design and technique principles to your paintings. Gain confidence and have fun in this supportive class. Optional fee is payable to instructor at class if you wish to keep lesson plans. #314: 8 sessions - limit 15 A: Wed., Oct. 1-Nov. 19 B: Wed., Oct. 1-Nov. 19 Hopkins Center for the Arts 203, all sections

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$89 2:00-5:00 pm 6:00-9:00 pm

NEW! Grounds, Gels, and Glazing with Acrylics Bonnie Cutts

Explore a variety of surfaces suited to your individual style.

Discover different ways to use gels by creating textures to change sheen, extend your paint, or use in glazing techniques. Compare matte and gloss mediums. Learn about open acrylics, and see how they stay wet longer for blending and glazing possibilities. Spend the day exploring a wide range of materials, and leave with useful information to apply to your work, and a few small paintings of your own creation to take home. Everyone is welcome, open to all levels of painting experience. $10 materials fee paid to instructor. Please bring a bag lunch and beverage. #381: 1 session - limit 12 Sat., Nov. 22 Hopkins Center for the Arts 203

$64 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Oil Painting John Caron

Learn the time-honored tradition of oil painting in an encouraging and supportive atmosphere. All levels are welcome, whether you are just starting out, or if you have been away from painting for a while. Explore color, value, paint application, design, and composition in this forgiving medium. Also, look at the work of other artists for inspiration and techniques. #308: 8 sessions - limit 14 Tu., Sept. 30-Nov. 18 Hopkins Center for the Arts 203

Painting with Pastels

$89 9:00 am-12:00 pm

John Caron

Pastels are a great, inexpensive way to experiment with color! Take your drawings to a new level using vibrant color in pastels. Explore techniques used by Impressionist, Modern, and Contemporary artists to achieve glowing results. Try oil pastels, dry (soft) pastels, or both! #395: 8 sessions - limit 14 Tu., Sept. 30-Nov. 18 Hopkins Center for the Arts 203

Drawing From Observation

$89 6:00-9:00 pm

Jim Clark

Develop techniques for drawing what you see in exciting and expressive ways! Explore the endless possibilities of different media — charcoal, graphite, and ink — and how to use them on different surfaces. Create drawings and learn to evaluate and talk about art in a positive environment. All levels are welcome! $20 supply fee payable to instructor at first class. #340: 8 sessions - limit 10 $89 A: Mon., Sept. 22-Nov. 10 9:30 am-12:00 pm B: Thurs., Sept. 18-Nov. 13, no class Oct. 16 2:00-4:30 pm C: Thurs., Sept. 18-Nov. 13, no class Oct. 16 6:00-8:30 pm Hopkins Center for the Arts 203, all sections

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Art

New felting classes, perfect for gift-giving Felted Lattice Scarf Leslie Granbeck

Make a one-of-a-kind scarf using colorful wool fibers and traditional wet felting techniques. Create a lattice pattern of soft wool, then add fringe and embellishments of silk and other exotic fibers. Your new scarf is the perfect accessory for the colder months ahead.

We’ll be working with water so dress for a mess! $20 materials fee includes all fibers and supplies, and is payable to instructor.** Please bring a bag lunch and beverage. #387: 1 session - limit 8 Sat., Sept. 27 Hopkins Center for the Arts 203

$54 10:00 am-3:00 pm

NEW! Feltmaking – Exploring Traditional and Contemporary Methods Leslie Granbeck

Explore the fascinating art of feltmaking! Learn needle felting and traditional wet felting techniques, and then build on your knowledge while exploring 3-dimensional and nuno felting. You’ll also learn a variety of creative surface designs. Bring to first session: 2 hand towels and a plastic grocery bag to carry wet items home. $30 supply fee includes all fibers and supplies and is payable to instructor.** #373: 3 sessions - limit 15 Mon., Oct. 13-27 Hopkins Center for the Arts 203

NEW! Felted Table Runner

Felted Luminarias Leslie Granbeck

Add a warm glow to the season with pretty felted luminarias. Learn a contemporary wet felting technique using wool and a little soapy water. Add texture and other designs using a variety of exotic fibers. Your luminarias are the perfect accent for the mantle, dinner table, or any spot that needs a little soft illumination. They make great gifts too! $20 materials fee includes all fibers and supplies and is payable to instructor.** #444: 1 session - limit 8 Tu., Dec. 2 Hopkins Center for the Arts 203

$39 6:00-10:00 pm

Leslie Granbeck

Design a one-of-a-kind table runner made from wool fibers and soapy water. No knitting or sewing. Learn the magic of feltmaking, and create a work of art for your table or wall.

Dress for a mess, and get ready to roll up your sleeves. $30 materials fee includes all fibers and supplies and is payable to instructor.** Please bring a bag lunch and beverage. #392: 1 session - limit 8 Sat., Oct. 25 Hopkins Center for the Arts 203

$59 10:00 am-4:30 pm

NEW! Felted Wall Pockets

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Leslie Granbeck

We work with water in felting classes.

Dress so you can roll up your sleeves.

Bring from home:

Finally, a functional and artistic spot for the little things that are so easy to misplace. Leslie will guide you through the fascinating art of feltmaking, while you create charming wall pockets for your keys, phone, scissors, and such.

This is the perfect handmade gift for yourself or someone special. $25 materials fee includes all fibers and supplies and is payable to instructor.** Please bring a bag lunch and beverage.

Potpourri

• 2-3 old hand towels • 2 old bath towels • Sharp scissors

Felted Wall Pockets

$89 1:00-4:30 pm

• Plastic bag for wet items • Optional: apron (waterproof or cloth)

#385: 1 session - limit 8 Sat., Nov. 8 Hopkins Center for the Arts 203

paintings

pottery . drawings . photographs . fine crafts . jewelry

an art exhibit of works created by Hopkins Community Education adult enrichment teachers and their students

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$59 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Open to the public: December 4, 2014 – January 4, 2015 Hopkins Center for the Arts 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins

Join us at the Opening Reception: Thursday, December 4, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

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Art forms for those who like to craft NEW! Hand-Stamped Holiday Cards

Pointed Pen Calligraphy

Are you interested in creating your own holiday cards using stamps, inks, cutouts, and embellishments, but never seem to find the time? Come and create a complete set of 25 holiday cards (5 each of 5 designs) in one night! Learn the basic technique of stamping, card layout, and design, then let your creativity soar! Come alone, with a friend, or a group of friends. Enjoy an evening of fun, and leave with a finished product. All supplies are included. Please bring your own adhesive of choice (tombow, double-sided tape, etc.) or purchase adhesive from instructor.

Create traditional copperplate letter forms, and then push them into the 21st century by bouncing and altering the letter shapes to make them funky and current. Materials fee approx. $20.

Liz Hawley

Kris MacDonald

#304: 6 sessions - limit 15 Tu., Oct. 7-Nov. 11 Eisenhower Community Center 206

$59 7:00-9:00 pm

Register online in the Hobbies & Special Interest section #511: 1 session - limit 10 $29 Wed., Oct. 29 6:00-9:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 208

Give your photos artistic flair!

Photography: The Art of Taking Portraits Randall Spotts

Discover how to take memorable photos of children, friends, and family just as professional photographers do! Learn how to create better portraits with professional photographer, Randy Spotts. Explore techniques to create mood and emotion in your portraits. Photograph students in class as subjects to learn photo professionals’ secrets, including posing, lighting, and backgrounds. Please bring your camera to class.

Photography: Field Shoot Randall Spotts

Improve your ability to take pictures through hands-on experience in the field with a professional photographer.

Bring your own camera and film, either 35 mm or digital.

Register online in the Hobbies & Special Interest section #1301: 3 sessions - limit 14 $39 A: Sat., Sept. 20-Oct. 4 9:30-11:30 am B: Sat., Nov. 1-15 9:30-11:30 am Eisenhower Community Center 208, all sections

Register online in the Hobbies & Special Interest section #1339: 3 sessions - limit 15 $39 Thurs., Oct. 23-Nov. 6 7:00-9:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 213

Photography: The Art of Composition Randall Spotts

Increase the artistic flair of your photography in this class!

Discover the visual and design elements that create better photos. Bring a 35 mm, digital, or even a disposable camera. Professional photographer, Randy Spotts, will help you concentrate on the composition of your work.

Register online in the Hobbies & Special Interest section #1300: 4 sessions - limit 14 $44 Mon., Nov. 3-24 7:00-9:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 208

NEW! Right-Brain Business Plan® Workshop Heather Sawdey

Calling all Artists!

Learn how to make a business plan with a creative approach in this useful workshop!

Turn your creative dreams and artistic products into a successful enterprise! Get solid business expertise and coaching that supports your right-brain, creative perspective! Whether you’re a photographer, artist, wellness professional, musician, painter, dancer — this class will help you create a business plan from start to finish in a way that uses your creative strengths. Who says creative and artistic people can’t successfully run their own business? Licensed facilitator, Heather Sawdey, will help you tap into your creativity and artistic qualities to create a visual plan that lets you see where you want your business to go. Best-selling book, The Right-Brain Plan: A Creative Map for Success by author Jennifer Lee, is included in the class fee with all materials used in class. You’ve come this far, take this next step toward turning your creative passions and pursuits into a solid and successful business.

Register online in the Money & Business section #557: 2 sessions - limit 12 $319 Sat., Sept.13-14 12:30-5:30 pm

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Art

Fall 2014

Here’s your chance — explore pottery!

Beginning Pottery with Steve Frederickson

Pottery Adventures Claire O’Connor

Explore the wonders of clay, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced potter. Claire will encourage you to experiment with, and develop a range of pottery skills including hand building, wheel throwing, firing, and glazing. Get messy and have fun as you produce several beautiful pottery pieces.** #322: 8 sessions - limit 14 $114 A: Wed., Sept. 17-Nov. 5 9:30 am-12:00 pm B: Wed., Sept. 17-Nov. 5 6:30-9:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 167, all sections

Pottery on the Wheel Advanced Claire O’Connor

Continue building your pottery skills in this hands-on class. Students with a firm foundation in basic technical skills will enjoy this class. Fine tune your throwing skills, explore tool/turn pieces, learn to create more complex forms such as pots (handles, lidded jars, teapots, etc.), and explore altered and manipulated forms in greater depth and with lots of individual attention. This is an advanced class — there will be no instruction in the basics of throwing and glazing. Prerequisite: You must be able to comfortably throw a 6-inch cylinder on the wheel.** #342: 8 sessions - limit 9 Thurs., Sept. 18-Nov. 6 Eisenhower Community Center 167

$129 6:30-9:00 pm

Start the clay-learning process by mastering various handbuilding methods, and get an introduction to the potter’s wheel. Learn a wide-variety of techniques as you create unique clay projects. Students for this class must be able to attend the first two sessions.** #319: 8 sessions - limit 5 Tu., Sept. 23-Nov. 11 Eisenhower Community Center 167

$114 6:30-9:00 pm

Continuing Pottery with Steve Frederickson

This hands-on class is an opportunity for students who have taken previous classes with Steve, or elsewhere, to continue to develop their pottery skills. Expand your skills and be challenged to experiment as a continuing clay student. Develop a personal style with clay, and explore your creativity as an artist as you work on different clay projects.** #324: 8 sessions - limit 9 Tu., Sept. 23-Nov. 11 Eisenhower Community Center 167

$114 6:30-9:00 pm

Adult & Child Pottery Parents — take a pottery class with your child!

Molly Warden

Get creative with your child while learning pottery skills with passionate pottery instructor, Molly Warden. Create hand-built pottery pieces in the first two classes, and glaze during the last class. Wear clothes that can get messy, and bring your creative ideas! Pick up your finished pieces on November 15, 10-10:30 a.m. Please register yourself and your child separately — each registration is $36.

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Pottery class fee includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, and firing fee.

Additional clay can be purchased. If you don’t have the basic tools, rent them in class for $3.

Register online in the Youth Enrichment category #Y304: 3 sessions - limit 16 $36 Sat., Oct. 25-Nov. 8 10:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 167

17th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser

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March 24, 2015 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Hopkins Center for the Arts Celebrate 17 years of Empty Bowls! Be a part of the fun, entertainment, art, and fight against hunger.

How can you participate? Call Barb Westmoreland at 952-988-4069 to find out more.

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Computer

Computer skills let you reach people and information around the globe — open up a world of possibilities

Get connected, stay connected NEW! Mastering Your iPad & iPhone

Focus on Facebook & Twitter

Jonathan Freed

Jonathan Freed

For great reason, tablet computers (iPad, iPad mini, etc.) now outsell desktop computers. This workshop is focused solely on the Apple products –– iPad, iPad Mini, and iPhone. Connect with others, and learn strategies to gain better understanding and enjoyment from your mobile device. You bring your equipment, and we supply the wi-fi.

Social media helps you connect with people, groups, events, and more. Join this interactive, hands-on workshop, exploring the many benefits of the two most popular social media applications, Facebook and Twitter. Explore the basics of social media, with a closer look at Facebook and Twitter, focusing on security and privacy.

Basic computer skills, and some social media experience are a plus. Start connecting and sharing with friends, family, and your customers using social media!

#604: 1 session - limit 12 $59 A: Wed., Oct. 1 6:00-9:00 pm B: Wed., Nov. 19 6:00-9:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 219, all sections

#112: 1 session - limit 12 Mon., Oct. 27 Eisenhower Community Center 219

$59 6:00-9:00 pm

LinkedIn & Professional Networking 101 Jonathan Freed

Find a job, hire the best employee, or network with those who share a common interest or goal, in a safe and professional online environment. This hands-on workshop examines LinkedIn, the ultimate professional networking and job search tool. Learn how to create a winning profile, increase your network, and look at the many great tools LinkedIn has to offer. Basic computer skills and social media experience are a plus. Get started networking professionally and successfully online! #113: 1 session - limit 12 A: Tu., Oct. 14 B: Tu., Dec. 9

$59 6:00-9:00 pm 6:00-9:00 pm

Eisenhower Community Center 219, all sections

Online classes – anytime, anywhere – on your schedule!

A wide variety of online learning classes that you can take from your own home, topics include: • • • • •

Accounting and Finance Business Design and Composition Health Care and Medical Languages and Arts

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Law and Legal Computer Applications Personal Development Technology Writing and Publishing

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Computer

Fall 2014

Upgrade your digital skills for career success!

Office Basics - Word, Excel, PowerPoint Sharon Walbran

Unleash your ability to take advantage of Microsoft Office 2007 in three sessions. Learn key programs that will help you succeed in your career or school. Develop proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Get the essentials of computing for today’s technological world. #612: 3 sessions - limit 12 Thurs., Oct. 30-Nov. 13 Eisenhower Community Center 219

$99 6:00-9:00 pm

Microsoft Excel Intro Rich Lindell

Discover why Microsoft Excel is the most widely used spreadsheet application for office and home financial planning. Whether you are an accountant, an office manager, a family budget manager, or a sports team parent – discover the power and ease of using an Excel spreadsheet to help you track, analyze, and communicate data. Learn how to create spreadsheets, edit, add formulas, format, and print spreadsheets in this class. Class fee includes a book. #613: 2 sessions - limit 12 Tu., Oct. 21 & 28 Eisenhower Community Center 219

$84 6:00-9:00 pm

Microsoft Excel Advanced Topics

One-On-One Tutorials Sharon Walbran

Spend an hour with one of our highly-qualified trainers to focus on your specific needs. Some examples might be: basic skills, email, software applications such as Word or Excel, digital photos, creating a newsletter, or how to do a mail merge; there are many possibilities! Please Note: After receiving your registration, we will call you to discuss your specific needs so that the instructor is prepared to work with you. Two people may attend together if you are interested in the same training. Additional hours will be opened if these hours fill up. #600: 1 session - limit 1 $49 A: Thurs., Oct. 30 4:30-5:30 pm B: Thurs., Nov. 6 4:30-5:30 pm C: Thurs., Nov. 13 4:30-5:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 219, all sections

Engage Your Own Personal Computer Trainer

Here’s your chance to spend time one-on-one with a computer instructor who can help you reach your personal or professional goals. Our experienced, patient trainers can meet you in your home, office, or at our computer lab.

Sessions are scheduled at your convenience and topics are based on your needs, customized for you. Beginners are welcome! Sessions are a minimum of 2 hours. Please call 952-988-4077 for information – not available for online registration.

First 2-hour session Each additional hour

Rich Lindell

$149 $60

Build upon your Excel skills with this class that covers more advanced topics such as graphing, multiple file management, linking, auto-filter, data protection, and pivot tables. Prerequisite: Excel for Windows or equivalent experience. If you own the course book from Excel Intro, please choose the class fee option without the book. #614: 2 sessions - limit 12 Tu., Nov. 11 & 18 Eisenhower Community Center 219

$84/$74 without book 6:00-9:00 pm

It’s never too late to learn something new!

Beginning Computers for Seniors I

Beginning Computers for Seniors II

Enrich your world by learning to use and enjoy computer technology. We’ll start at the beginning to develop a basic understanding of the operation of the computer. Increase your confidence with computer operating basics, and progress to learning the fundamentals of word processing.

You will leave this class with increased confidence, ready to take your computer skills to the next level.

Continue to build on your computer skills and increase your familiarity with basic computer applications. In addition, explore all the ways that connecting to the internet (browsing for web pages, searching for websites, sending emails) can open up a whole new world for you. Prerequisite: Beginning Computers for Seniors I or equivalent experience.

#607: 4 sessions - limit 12 Tu., Sept. 23-Oct. 14 Eisenhower Community Center 219

#608: 4 sessions - limit 12 Tu., Oct. 28-Nov. 18 Eisenhower Community Center 219

Rich Lindell

$89 9:30-11:30 am

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Rich Lindell

$89 9:30-11:30 am

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Cooking classes have a specific discount policy, please see page 40 for details.

Discover healthy ways to enhance your cooking and nutrition knowledge

These classes make wonderful holiday traditions!

Lefse — A Norwegian Delicacy

Truffles: Candies for all Occasions

Laurel Severson

Lefse was traditionally made for banquets, holidays, weddings, and other special occasions. If you missed recording your Grandma’s recipe, now is your chance to learn the tips and techniques for making the dough, baking, storing, and how to serve Lefse. We will begin by using real potatoes in a number of authentic recipes, and include a modern version using instant potatoes. Sample your fresh, warm creations with traditional fillings, then take home finished Lefse and dough to bake and share with family and friends. #787: 1 session - limit 18 Mon., Dec. 1 Eisenhower Community Center 210

Nancy Burgeson

Hand-craft creamy, melt-in-yourmouth truffles! This is one of Nancy’s most popular classes. She has shown thousands of students how to make these luscious delicacies.

With just one 3-hour class, you will learn the secrets to make truffles for all of your gift-giving occasions, or to indulge yourself! Learn to make five different recipes in class, and take home a box of 15-18 truffles.

A $12 supply fee will be collected in class. Optional truffle kits ($18) will be available for purchase for future truffle making.

$34 6:00-9:00 pm

#710: 1 session - limit 18 Mon., Nov. 10 Eisenhower Community Center 210

$27 6:00-9:00 pm

Bake and Take Holiday Cookie Bake Register early, this popular class fills quickly!

Nancy Burgeson

Nancy and her elves are back to help you with your holiday baking! As always, you’ll take home ten varieties of cookies. We’ll make: Rudolph’s Molasses, Peanut Blossoms, Snowballs, Santa’s Sugar, Christmas Stars, Peanut Butter Balls and many more surprises! You’ll go home with ten dozen cookies. You’ll be provided with cookie dough, and everything you need to form, trim, and decorate the cookies. Bring your own apron if you’d like and containers to carry home your ten dozen treats. Due to safety restrictions, children are not allowed in the class. $12 food/supply fee payable to the instructor. #711: 1 session - limit 24 $34 A: Thurs., Dec. 4 6:00-9:00 pm B: Fri., Dec. 5 6:00-9:00 pm C: Sat., Dec. 6 9:00 am-12:00 pm D: Sat., Dec. 6 1:00-4:00 pm Gatewood Elementary School Cafeteria, all sections

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Cooking

Dazzling meals that every cook can create Easy Five-Ingredient Dinners

Outstanding Pasta Sauce

Enjoy making these fun and sophisticated dinners that are ready in 25 minutes. Each recipe takes just five easyto-find ingredients. You might already have them in your pantry! Giorgio Cherubini will demonstrate how to put together the following: Chicken Breast with Italian Salsa; Salmon with Dijon Brown Sugar Glaze; Pork Tenderloin alla Messicana with Peach Piccante; Penne “Lasagna” Style Toss; and Spicy Aleppo Shrimp. Have fun learning to make these quick and easy dinners for your friends or family.

Authentic Italian chef, Giorgio Cherubini, will show you how to make the best pasta sauces, the basis for many great Italian dishes. Learn to make: a rich Bolognese to be tossed with pappardelle or layered in your lasagna; a light Vodka Cream to be tossed with smoked salmon or caviar; a Puttanesca sauce; Arrabiata; Spaghetti alla Norma; Tonnara; Mare e Monti; and more. You will also explore basic pasta-making techniques. Buon appetito!

Giorgio Cherubini

#721: 1 session - limit 18 Mon., Oct. 13 Eisenhower Community Center 210

Giorgio Cherubini

$37 6:00-8:30 pm

Dinner from a Tuscan Farmhouse Giorgio Cherubini

Giorgio Cherubini, born in Florence, will show you how to cook a real dinner from the Tuscan countryside. You will make: Steamed Mussles with lemon and hot pepper flakes, Spaghetti Ubriachi (Drunken Spaghetti), Red-Wine Spaghetti with Broccoli-Rabe and Pecorino cheese, and for the main course, Center Cut Pork Loin stuffed with Prosciutto Ham, Spinach, Mozzarella, Cranberries, and Pine Nuts, glazed with Pomegranate Syrup. Baked Figs with Grappa will be our dessert. Recipes for other great dinners will be provided. #720: 1 session - limit 18 Mon., Nov. 17 Eisenhower Community Center 210

$37 6:00-8:30 pm

#724: 1 session - limit 18 Mon., Sept. 29 Eisenhower Community Center 210

$37 6:00-8:30 pm

Meet Giorgio

European Style Breads Giorgio Cherubini

Join Chef Giorgio Cherubini to discover the secrets of baking the perfect free-standing loaf of bread using a starter that has been in his family for 250 years. Learn to make breads from across Italy and Europe. We’ll make: delicious German-Style Whole Wheat and Rye bread; European Peasant Rustic and White bread; and Golden DurumFlour Bread from Altamura, Italy, a great all around bread.

We will also make: Semellini, perfect crunchy dinner rolls from Florence; and Giorgio’s Bread Pane Toscano, in the white and flaxseed versions, the ultimate for Bruschetta and Bread Puddings. Focaccia with Rosemary and Olive Oil will be on hand to sample as we cook. #719: 1 session - limit 18 Mon., Oct. 27 Eisenhower Community Center 210

$37 6:00-8:30 pm

Giorgio Cherubini is an Italian native who trained as a Chef in Europe, and helped pioneer fine Italian dining in the Twin Cities. For 25 years, he ran four locations of the award-winning Giorgio’s Italian Restaurants in the Twin Cities. Retired from the restaurant business, Giorgio shares his knowledge and love of food through cooking classes, and works as a consultant in the food industry.

Discover the techniques to make wine and cheese at home NEW! Wine and Cheese Making Beth Mikulay

There is nothing more satisfying than making your own wine and cheese at home, except for sharing it with friends and family! Come and learn how to make these delicacies yourself. Our instructor, Beth Mikulay, has been making wine for years, and runs cheese-making demonstrations at the Minnesota Cheese Festival. She is ready to equip you with the basic knowledge you need to get started making your own wine and cheese at home. Learn about making your own wine from a varietal juice. Listen and discuss the step-by-step process all the way through bottling. Making your own soft cheese comes next as we create mozzarella, and learn other cheese-making techniques. At the end of class, we will sample the cheeses created. Wine tasting will not be included in this class. #1234: 1 session - limit 18 Mon., Oct. 6

$37 6:00-8:30 pm

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Develop a love for cooking and explore new recipes!

NEW! Juice and Smoothies for Abundant Health Brenda Higgins

Add smoothies or juices to your diet for optimal health!

Come and learn three simple steps to better digestion, weight loss, increased energy, and most importantly, abundant health! Think of juices and smoothies as liquid vitamin supplements, only much better tasting. Juices and smoothies can be nutrition in its most concentrated form, delivering nutrients to your cells in half the time. Understand the benefits and immediate impact of starting your day with an organic green juice. You’ll appreciate how easy it is, and your body will thank you! #982: 1 session - limit 18 Tu., Oct. 21 Eisenhower Community Center 210

$19 6:30-7:30 pm

Laurel Severson

Garlic makes for delicious eating! Explore fantastic recipes for those who love garlic! We’ll make: classic appetizers Baba Ghanouj, a roasted eggplant dip; and Bruschetta with sun-dried tomato pesto. We’ll try Garlic Soup followed by four chicken entrée recipes — Asian, Philippine Adobo with Pork, Almonds, and the Famous Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic. Vegetables will include: mashed cauliflower, mashed potatoes, roasted garlic potatoes, and garlic green beans. Discover the secret to roasting garlic to use as a spread on French bread. Top your favorite steak with mushrooms in a warm garlic dressing. #334: 1 session - limit 16 Thurs., Oct. 2 Eisenhower Community Center 210

Vanita Shah

Learn techniques for making fragrant and delicious Indian cuisine with Chef Vanita in this hands-on class. We’ll make: Stuffed Potato Curry, Naan bread and Vegetable Pilau Rice. Bring containers to take home samples! #761: 1 session - limit 16 Tu., Sept. 30 Eisenhower Community Center 210

$37 6:00-9:00 pm

$37 6:30-9:30 pm

Art of Indian Cooking II Vanita Shah

Continue the flavorful culinary journey to India with Chef Vanita. We’ll make: delicious seasoned Potato Patties, Vegetable picnic buns, Date and Tamarind Chutney and Green Chutney. Bring containers to take home samples! #760: 1 session - limit 16 Mon., Nov. 3 Eisenhower Community Center 210

NEW! Glorious Garlic Save big on cooking ingredients with The Art of Couponing, page 24.

Art of Indian Cooking

$37 6:30-9:30 pm

Perfectly Pasta Steve Frederickson

Ready to learn how to prepare three unique pasta dishes?

Homemade pasta is so easy, you will be making your own pasta on a regular basis. We’ll make three pastas dishes, including: Pasta with a Sage and Butter sauce, a five cheese Lobster Mac and Cheese — a Maine classic with a (Minnesota twist) and a Penne Pasta with Ground Veal and a Tomato Cream Sauce. This class is a demonstration class that includes a tasting of all the pastas. We’ll explore wine pairings as well. All recipes will be shared with participants. #705: 1 session - limit 18 Thurs., Oct. 23 Eisenhower Community Center 210

$37 6:30-9:30 pm

Dishing up Fun on Friday Night!

Take these classes with a friend, or make new ones, and experience a delicious food night out!

NEW! French Dinner Laurel Severson

Provence, the regional home to Marseille, Nice, and the Riviera, often bases its cuisine on simple, fresh ingredients: garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, saffron, and herbs. Using them, we’ll make: Vichyssoise, Potato Galettes, Saffron Rice, Coquilles Saint Jaques a la Provencale and Creme Caramel.

Bon appetit! #765: 1 session - limit 16 Fri., Nov. 14 Eisenhower Community Center 210

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$37 6:00-9:00 pm

Spectacular Dinner Laurel Severson

Every cook should know how to create a special dinner for friends or family. Take this class and learn for yourself!

We’ll make: authentic French Onion Soup topped with French bread that is covered with melted Swiss cheese, French Pork Tenderloin with Apple Brandy and Roasted Pork Tenderloin with a Balsamic Vinegar/Raisin Sauce.

Easy but elegant: Glazed Fresh Parsnips with Carrots, and Carrots Sauteed in Raspberry Vinegar. Add a Red Onion Confit for color and accent, plus a Golden Potato Tart.

Conclude your meal with Chocolate Amaretto Mousse garnished with Creme Fraiche. Get the secrets to creating this spectacular dinner! #335: 1 session - limit 16 Fri., Nov. 21 Eisenhower Community Center 210

$37 6:00-9:00 pm

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Fitness

Fitness classes are your first step toward feeling and looking your best

Feel the rhythm and dance your way to fitness!

Adult Balletic Exercise

Joanne Cornelius and Patricia Lucas Enhance your health with adult balletic dance exercise! Learn how to properly stretch your legs and upper torso with emphasis on grace and flexibility. Learn beginning dance movements and feel the positive effects of toning and conditioning. Wear leggings/tights, soft-shoes, or soft ballet slippers.

Intermediate students must have had previous ballet training. No discounts. #900: 6 sessions - limit 15 $39 A: Beginning: Mon., Sept. 15-Oct. 20 11:15 am-12:15 pm B: Intermediate: Wed., Sept. 17-Oct. 22 12:30-1:30 pm C: Beginning: Mon., Oct. 27-Dec. 8 11:15 am-12:15 pm No class Nov. 24 D: Intermediate: Wed., Oct. 29-Dec. 10 12:30-1:30 pm No class Nov. 26 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218, all sections

Lynnea Doublette Join the party with Lynnea Doublette! Zumba is a Latin inspired cardio dance class. The calories will melt away, while you lose yourself in the music. Each class will feature easy-to-follow dance steps from Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, Cumbia, and many more!

Demo Class Thurs., Sept. 11 #562: 6 sessions - limit 20 A: Thurs., Sept. 18-Oct. 23 B: Thurs., Nov. 6-Dec. 18 , no class Nov. 27 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218, all sections

Free! No fee 6:15-7:15 pm $59 6:15-7:15 pm 6:15-7:15 pm

Zumba® with Emma Try it first, demo class Emma Rojas De La Riva

Zumba® Toning Try it first, demo class Emma Rojas De La Riva

When it comes to body sculpting, Zumba® Toning raises the bar. Learn how to use it to enhance rhythm and tone all the target zones, including arms, abs and thighs. Zumba Toning is the perfect way to sculpt your body naturally while having a total blast. Bring two hand weights to class (2-5 lbs. each maximum).

Demo Class Tu., Sept. 16 #934: 6 sessions - limit 20 A: Tu., Sept. 30-Nov. 4 B: Tu., Nov. 11-Dec. 16 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218, all sections

Zumba with Lynnea Try it first, demo class

Free! No fee 6:15-7:15 pm $59 6:15-7:15 pm 6:15-7:15 pm

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Zumba® is a fusion of Latin and international music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone the body, and maximize fat burning. It is a mixture of bodysculpting movements with easy to follow dance steps. You don’t have to know how to dance to do Zumba®!

Demo Class Sat., Sept. 27 #933: 5 sessions - limit 20 A: Sat., Oct. 4-Nov. 1 B: Sat., Nov. 8-Dec. 13, no class Nov. 29 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218, all sections

Free! No fee 10:45-11:45 am $49 10:45-11:45 am 10:45-11:45 am

Love Zumba? Try more classes with a Latin beat! See Latin Nightclub Style Dancing and Beginning Flamenco Dance class, page 28.

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Many great yoga options — take one or more!

NEW! Yoga for Performing Artists

NEW! Monday Night Yoga

This is a class for anyone who enjoys being on stage. Focusing on breath, use of the physical and energetic body and core awareness are just a few of the important concepts. This class cultivates flexibility of body, mind, and emotions, and builds strength, confidence, and focus. This practice will benefit all types of performers from instrumentalists to dancers, vocalists, and actors. Please bring mat or towel, and yoga block.

A perfect way to start your week! Engage in a grounding, but energetic yoga class. This asana practice is great for beginning and continuing yoga students. Experience yoga postures with mind, body, and breath. Our attention will include focus on alignment, and the importance of balance in flexibility and strength. Lower your stress level as you achieve fluidity and unity in this rejuvenating environment. Please bring mat or towel and yoga block.

#514: 6 sessions - limit 20 A: Mon., Sept. 22-Oct. 27 B: Mon., Nov. 3-Dec. 8 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218, all sections

#515: 6 sessions - limit 20 A: Mon., Sept. 22-Oct. 27 B: Mon., Nov. 3-Dec. 8 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218, all sections

Mary Coats

Mary Coats

$59 6:30-7:30 pm 6:30-7:30 pm

NEW! Morning Yoga

NEW! Sculpt & Burn Yoga

Rochell Gifford

Begin your day with this rejuvenating morning yoga practice. Your breath will be your guide through a series of classical Hatha yoga poses in a Vinyasa flow style. Experience the many benefits yoga has to offer, including increased strength, improved flexibility and balance, stress relief, and a greater sense of calm. End each practice with guided relaxation and meditation. Experience how yoga can change your life. All levels are welcome, from beginners to continuing yoga students. Bring a yoga mat (additional yoga props are optional). #447: 6 sessions - limit 20 A: Tu., Sept. 16-Oct. 21 B: Thurs., Sept. 18-Oct. 23 C: Tu., Nov. 4-Dec. 16, no class Nov. 25 D: Thurs., Nov. 6-Dec. 18, no class Nov. 27 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218, all sections

$59 7:45-8:45 pm 7:45-8:45 pm

$54 9:00-10:00 am 9:00-10:00 am 9:00-10:00 am 9:00-10:00 am

NEW! Vinyasa Hatha Fusion: Gentle Flow Yoga

Gretchen Vandeputte

Increase strength, burn fat, and gain flexibility with this intense class, a blend of cardio, strength and flowing yoga postures set to upbeat music in an inviting atmosphere.

Interval training is the best way to increase endurance, and the variety will keep you coming back for more! Each class will be different to challenge both mind and body. This class is designed for all fitness levels. Yoga experience is not necessary. Bring a mat and 2-3 pound dumbbells to class. This class is held at the Park Dance Center, located at 6900 Oxford Street in St. Louis Park. No discounts. #441: 10 sessions - limit 12 $99 Mon., Sept. 22-Nov. 24 9:30-10:20 am Park Dance Center, 6900 Oxford St., St. Louis Park

Kris Dewulf

This class combines static postures with a gentle flow, coordinating the flow of breath through movement. We will first ground and center the mind, while incorporating an intention/mantra for the class. Then, a series of breathinitiated asanas will warm up the body. A savasana meditation will close the class, bringing a sense of calm and a connection to the body. This class will increase strength, balance, and flexibility, and will leave you feeling energized, mindful, and centered. Open to all levels and abilities. Please bring a yoga mat and any props you may have from home. #910: 6 sessions - limit 20 A: Thurs., Sept. 25-Oct. 30 B: Thurs., Nov. 6-Dec. 18, no class Nov. 27 C: Sat., Sept. 20-Oct. 25 D: Sat., Nov 1-Dec. 13 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218, all sections

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$59 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 9:30-10:30 am 9:30-10:30 am

Instructor Kris Dewulf finds yoga to be grounding, balancing, spiritual, and healing. She has been practicing yoga for over 5 years, and is excited to share this powerful exercise with others. Experience Vinyasa Hatha Fusion: Gentle Flow Yoga for yourself with Kris!

Kris Dewulf

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Fitness

Hoops, Barre, and Boot Camp — fun fitness!

NEW! Fitness Boot Camp Gretchen Vandeputte

Join Fitness Boot Camp and achieve your fitness goals. All shapes, sizes, and abilities are welcome. Modifications and challenges will be given for various fitness levels.

Cardiovascular and strength work will be incorporated in a variety of motivating workouts. Dress comfortably and bring an exercise mat. No discounts. #516: 8 sessions - limit 20 Mon., Sept. 15-Nov. 3 Eisenhower Community Center Cafeteria

NEW! BARRE + Cardio Blast!

Gretchen Vandeputte

BARRE Fitness blends with cardio and strength intervals for an intense total body workout! Barre includes a blend of ballet-inspired exercises with Pilates and yoga principles. Add in short bursts of cardio segments and strength work, and you will feel the burn in this challenging but easy-to-follow class! Please bring 2-3 pound dumbbells, and a mat to class. This class is held at the Park Dance Center located at 6900 Oxford Street in St. Louis Park. No discounts. #665: 10 sessions - limit 12 $129 Fri., Sept. 26-Dec. 12 9:10-10:10 am No class Oct. 17 & Nov. 28 Park Dance Center, 6900 Oxford St., St. Louis Park

Learn more about instructor Gretchen Vandeputte on page 2.

$84 5:30-6:20 pm

BARRE Fitness

Gretchen Vandeputte BARRE Fitness is a total body conditioning program that blends classical ballet exercises with Pilates, yoga, and strength movements. Burn fat and increase lean muscle mass with this low-impact form of exercise. We will use the ballet barre and perform a variety of exercises targeting multiple muscles with each moment. This class will provide results quickly, improving muscular strength and stability, endurance, flexibility and balance. Please bring a pair of dumbbells (2-3 pounds) and a mat to class. This class is held at the Park Dance Center located at 6900 Oxford Street in St. Louis Park. No discounts. #576: 6 sessions - limit 12 $72 A: Wed., Sept. 24-Oct. 29 6:45-7:35 pm B: Wed., Nov. 5-Dec. 17, no class Nov. 26 6:45-7:35 pm #576: 10 sessions - limit 12 $119 C: Sun., Sept. 21-Nov. 23 12:40-1:30 pm Park Dance Center, 6900 Oxford St., St. Louis Park, all sections

Hula Hoop Your Way to Fun & Fitness Annette Fragale

Get a great workout while trimming your waist, thighs, and belly with hoops — the beloved childhood toy that is all grown up! The specially designed 4-pound exercise hoop targets your waistline and core, and is great cardiovascular exercise, too! Hoops may be purchased from instructor for $15 (optional). #930: 1 session - limit 30 Wed., Sept. 24 Eisenhower Community Center Cafeteria

$19 6:00-7:30 pm

Martial Arts fan? Take Kung Fu-Wu Shu. A fitness class, Kung Fu Wu Shu is for both youth and adults, take it with your child, ages 5+. Register in the Youth category online.

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Fitness

Explore fun ways to enjoy the outdoors!

Let’s Hike

NEW! Hitting Bigger Drives

Kent Barker

Nick Pelle and Lori Goodsell

We are the outdoor health club. We meet Monday and Thursday evenings at a variety of parks, parkways and wildlife sanctuaries to help you do fitness walking on local trails around the Twin Cities. After, join us for a healthy picnic or potluck. On weekends we venture farther away to places like Red Wing’s Barn Bluff, White Water State Park, and Jay Cooke State Park. We have nearly 170 events per year. We will walk at the first meeting, so dress for walking and weather. Learn easy tips to stay healthier longer, and have fun in the process! #919: 1 session - limit 30 Tu., Sept. 16 Eisenhower Community Center 208

Everyone wants to hit their drives longer and straighter! Dr. Lori Goodsell, chiropractor, and Nick Pelle, PGA Pro, will cover the basics you need to make sure you get the most out of your driver.

Golfers who have the proper swing, the correct equipment for their swing, and are in the best physical condition will get the most out of their tee shots. Come learn tips and secrets that will help you knock it past your friends. All levels of expertise are welcome. Class held at GolfTEC (inside GolfSmith) in Minnetonka.

$14 7:00-8:30 pm

Register online in the Hobbies & Special Interest section #512: 1 session - limit 15 $44 Wed., Oct. 1 6:30-8:00 pm GolfTEC, inside GolfSmith,14200 Wayzata Blvd., Minnetonka

Tennis — Affordable court times!

Indoor Tennis Details:

We have four indoor courts ready for your best serve and volley!

To obtain a Hopkins Community Education Tennis Membership card, register online at www.HopkinsSchools.org/tennis, call 952-988-4519, or stop by the Lindbergh Center management office (2700 Lindbergh Dr, Minnetonka). Membership cost is $25 for residents, $35 for non-residents of the Hopkins School District. Court fees for all users are $23 per hour, per court.

Hopkins Community Education October-April: Monday-Friday: Evenings Saturday & Sunday: Hours vary North Junior High Activity Structure 10700 Cedar Lake Road, Minnetonka www.HopkinsSchools.org/tennis

Reserve a court time: Armed with your membership card and number, reserve court time up to four weeks in advance by calling the tennis line at 952-988-4510, 24 hours per day, or by reserving space online at www.HopkinsSchools.org/tennis.

Courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

More Fitness Fun

through Hopkins Community Education and Community Organizations

Lindbergh Center

Walking/Jogging Track-Lindbergh Center: Hopkins Community Education 1/6 mile track encircles the upper level of the Lindbergh Center and is open for community walkers and joggers daily from 6 am-10 pm. Check the monthly calendar for special events. $5 daily fee or annual memberships. Stop by the Lindbergh Center office for more information or call 952-988-4519.

Fitness Center/Weight Room-Lindbergh Center: Hopkins Community Education Community members may use the free weights, selectorized resistance machines and aerobic machines such as bikes and steppers during the week in the late afternoon/evening, and on weekends.

Call Lindbergh Center at 952-988-4519 for information about the hours for all activities and fees.

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IKE Wellness Walkers

Eisenhower Community Center Walking Hopkins Community Education Use Eisenhower Community Center as part of your fitness routine – for free!

Eisenhower Community Center is now open to walkers:

• Free

• Lockers available

• Maps available Walking is open: Monday-Friday: 6 a.m.-10 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Sign up at the Reception Desk from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the main lobby of Eisenhower Community Center (Door B). Call 952-988-4070 for information.

Hopkins-Minnetonka Rec Services

Offers a variety of year-round activities designed for you and your family. Registration: www.eminnetonka.com, or 952-939-8203.

Hopkins Masters Swimming

Fee.

This group has a wide variety of participants (fitness swimmers, competitive swimmers, triathletes) and age ranges. All abilities are welcome!

Information: scott.tripps@mchsi.com • www.genesisaquatics.org

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Health & Wellness

Health and wellness classes help you build stronger relationships and healthier families

Fantastic one-session workshops with Janice Novak NEW! Absolutely Abdominals: Midsection Makeover

NEW! Women, Weight, and Hormones: 7 Key Strategies for Fighting Fat After 40

Have your abdominals weakened and lost their shape over time through pregnancy, surgery, or sitting at a desk job? Don’t waste time with traditional crunches — learn how to strengthen and flatten your abdominals quickly and effectively in this one-time workshop! Let Janice show you how to strengthen your ab muscles and re-shape your waistline, without getting on the floor! These are exercises you can do anywhere, anytime, that will fit into your busy schedule. Janice has a Master’s Degree in health & physical education and is an author, speaker, and popular wellness consultant. Come prepared to exercise and bring a mat. No discounts.

Is your mid-section stubbornly holding on to fat, and nothing you do seems to make a difference? Hormone levels are most likely the culprit. Learn seven key strategies for fighting mid-section fat and losing weight, including real solutions (not tricks) for conquering the cravings. Explore the foods that turn off your fat-making genes, and which foods interfere with fat burning. Discover what you can do every day to keep your metabolism burning efficiently. We will also explore potential thyroid issues, and how HRT or birth-control pills can affect weight gain. Learn how to have your hormone levels checked reliably, and how to break the vicious cycle of hormone-related weight gain, so you can look and feel like yourself again.

Janice Novak

#1016: 1 session - limit 20 Thurs., Oct. 30 Eisenhower Community Center 205

$29 6:00-7:30 pm

Janice Novak

#1018: 1 session - limit 20 Wed., Dec. 3 Eisenhower Community Center 205

$29 6:00-7:30 pm

NEW! Acupressure Face Lift & Skin Savvy Janice Novak

Discover a face lift that you can do at home! Erase years from your face naturally with stimulating facial acupressure. Bring a healthy glow to your skin, increase muscle tone, decrease puffiness and eye bags, reduce lines, and prevent new lines from forming. You will even learn how to decrease headaches, relieve eye strain, soothe nerves, and increase relaxation. Make your skin as healthy as possible from the inside out in this workshop! #1017: 1 session - limit 20 $29 Mon., Nov. 24 6:00-7:30 pm

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Fall 2014

Prepare, prevent, heal, refresh, rejuvenate!

NEW! Nutrition 101: How to Reach Your Goals Casey Stenehjem

Finally reach your health and fitness goals by learning how to maximize your diet without wasting extra time at the gym! Explore how to use carbs, fats, and proteins to your advantage. Feel the best you have ever felt by discovering what your body needs and when, how to properly read nutrition labels, reduce your body fat, gain muscle, and much more! #999: 6 sessions - limit 30 Mon., Sept. 29-Nov. 3 Eisenhower Community Center 213

$44 6:00-7:00 pm

NEW! Gearing Up for the Holidays Sharon Nelson, Certified Health Coach

Did you know that many people gain anywhere from 5 to 10 pounds during the holiday season? Learn some easy and amazing tips that can make it possible to dismantle the thought patterns that create stress, fatigue, and weight gain. Discover how you can truly enjoy yourself and experience the holidays in a fresh new way. Sharon invites you to join her, relax, sip on a beverage, and taste her healthy treats, while gaining your personal strategies to change. #922: 1 session - limit 10 $34 A: Sat., Nov. 1 9:00-11:30 am B: Wed., Nov. 5 6:00-8:30 pm Total Body Power, 3546 Dakota Avenue S. Suite D, St. Louis Park

NEW! I’ll Quit Tomorrow — Living With a Food Addiction Sharon Nelson, Certified Health Coach

For many of us, the words “I’ll quit tomorrow,” are all too familiar. Good intentions and self-promises have led us to disappointment and feelings of failure. Food has been a crutch, an escape, and a way to survive — but at a deep cost. These two-hour workshops are led by Sharon Nelson, Certified Health Coach, and a person who has lived the pain of a sugar addiction. Come and gain support, encouragement, and a no-nonsense plan to see a way out of the cycle of addiction. This class is designed so participants can feel comfortable and supported. #955: 2 sessions - limit 6 $99 Sat., Oct. 4 & 11 10:30 am-12:00 pm Total Body Power, 3546 Dakota Avenue S. Suite D, St. Louis Park

NEW! Shape Your Life With Your Mind Kathleen Abel

Does life happen to you, or do you take charge? Do you prefer to be entertained or are you intentionally engaged, determining for yourself the course of your experiences?

Bring a special goal or dream to this 6-week course that you want to achieve. This class (based on the teachings of Abraham-Hicks, Byron Katie, Bruce Lipton, Lynn McTaggart, and others) will help you discover your core operating beliefs and habitual emotions through question and answer sessions, journalizing, art, lecture, film, movement, and meditation. This class helps you answer questions such as: What are you creating? Why? Do you enjoy it? And are you aware of your innate power? #565: 6 sessions - limit 20 Mon., Sept. 22-Oct. 27 Eisenhower Community Center 208

$69 6:30-8:00 pm

Community Weight Loss Challenge Laura Arndt

Learn great weight-loss strategies and get motivated with the support of a group! Stay on track with weekly confidential weigh-ins. The team support, personal coaching, and weekly prizes will help keep you motivated to accomplish your weight-loss goals. A cash grand prize is split between the top 3 biggest losers of weight by percentage! Participants sign an agreement that encourages attendance, which includes a fee of $1 per pound gained and $5 per missed class (one miss allowed). No discounts. #1033: 8 sessions - limit 40 Thurs., Oct. 2-Nov. 20 Eisenhower Community Center 208

$49 6:00-7:00 pm

Jin Shin Jyutsu® for Healing Lyndra Hearn Antonson, CPCC, MSW

Discover Jin Shin Jyutsu®, an ancient Japanese art which harmonizes the life energy of the body, promotes optimal health and well-being, and facilitates our own profound healing capacity. It’s a gentle art, practiced by placing the fingertips (over clothing) along designated energy pathways, to harmonize and restore the energy flow. These easy techniques can aid digestion, respiration, circulation, all the organs, emotional/mental conditions and more.

Lean more at www.jsjinc.net and register now to restore your well-being. #988: 1 session - limit 12 Wed., Dec. 3 Hopkins Center for the Arts 204

$19 6:30-8:30 pm

Be proactive— find your true love!

Keys to Finding True Love

Lyndra Hearn Antonson, CPCC, MSW You can create a love-filled future! Join the dynamic duo, Lyndra Hearn Antonson and her husband, Dale, and discover how you can clear your inner obstacles to love. Begin to create an actionable road map to achieve what you desire.

Lyndra has more than 25 years of experience working with individuals and couples as a psychotherapist and coach. Her own personal journey to find love late in life has given her great insights that can help others find true and lasting love.

Learn more at www.loverelationshipcoach.com, and sign up to find the way to true love. #1340: 1 session - limit 12 Wed., Nov. 5

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$24 6:30-8:30 pm

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Health &Health Wellness & We

A powerful method to increase flexibility and reduce stress Alexander Technique – Introduction Free demo classes — try it!

Lisa Galbraith Heyl

As seen in Oprah magazine! Discover the Alexander Technique and learn how to use your body with greater ease and efficiency in everyday activities. This 100-yearold technique is designed to release stress, create ease of movement, and enhance your quality of life. Experience some or all of these benefits: increased energy, flexibility, quicker recovery time from injuries, better balance, improved breathing and posture, changes in mental clarity, and more. Lisa will give you individual instruction within the class setting, along with one 15-minute private lesson. Still not sure? Try our demo class to get a taste of what this technique can do for you! A certified instructor, Lisa has over 24 years of experience in the field, to learn more, visit www.lisagalbraith.com.

Demo Class Free! No fee Thurs., Sept. 18 10:30 am-12:00 pm #1011: 6 sessions - limit 20 $54 Thurs., Sept. 25-Oct. 30 10:30 am-12:00 pm Hopkins Center for the Arts 218, all sections

Alexander Technique – Continuing Lisa Galbraith Heyl

More Alexander Technique! Join this more in-depth class and learn how to incorporate the Alexander Technique more consciously into your daily life to lower your stress, and improve your posture and quality of life as you continue to master the technique. You will receive individual instruction within a class setting, along with one 15-minute private lesson taught by Lisa, a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique. Lisa is a teaching member of the American Society for the Alexander Technique, and has 25 years of experience with this life-changing wellness technique. Prerequisite: Alexander Technique – Introduction. #1012: 6 sessions - limit 20 A. Thurs., Sept. 25-Oct. 30 B. Thurs., Nov. 6-Dec. 18, No class Nov. 27 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218, all sections

$54 12:00-1:30 pm 12:00-1:30 pm

Continue your health and wellness in the kitchen! Make super healthy smoothies in Juice & Smoothies for Abundant Health, on page 12.

Free event!

The Time of Our Lives...

LikeMinds

for Thriving, Health & Purpose

join the community for active learning!

Tuesday, September 23, 6:30 p.m.

Ridgedale Library RHR Room 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka Gain insights from the latest research on attaining health and success in the second half of life.

Take your own lifestyle inventory to discover your risks and protective factors. Hear what other adults have found to be successful strategies for navigating this journey. Enjoy refreshments and door prizes as you explore ways to finding the best possible you.

At the seminar you will also learn about LikeMinds, a new networking collaboration presented

by West Metro Community Education programs offering shared lifelong learning opportunities.

Find like-minded individuals who share your passions and interests. Learn together and share your expertise with others. Join the new LikeMinds community for active learning!

Free, open to everyone. Register now to reserve your seminar seat: HopkinsCommunityEd.org or 952-988-4070. Course # A111 building a great place to live

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Hobbies take you to places and give you new creative experiences

Push your passion for writing to the next level NEW! Writers’ Workshop: Author Series

Writers’ Critique Group

Meet four of the authors who have taken our Writers’ Workshop series and have had their writing published.

They will share their own writing and publishing experiences to encourage and inspire you. In September, meet Barry Smith and Margaret McBride, authors of the children’s short story read-to-me book series Jack the Rabbit and Friends. October features Carrie Atkins, author of two young adult paranormal romances, My Next Dance and My Last Dance. Dawson Walton, author of the trilogy adult fiction series Dreams, as well as two other science fiction novels, will be featured in November. To round off our guest authors, Marjorie Rackliffe, author of several children’s historical, non-fiction articles for magazines Cobblestone and Appleseed will make her appearance in December. Read more about these authors on page 21.

Brainstorm ideas in a group setting, and bring samples of your work to get feedback and inspiration on your style and technique. Bonding with other writers is a wonderful support system as you develop your writing style and future publishing plans. Make a connection with others who also put words on paper. Optional workbook available for purchase for $10 from instructor at class.

Charlene Torkelson

Charlene Torkelson

#1338: 4 sessions - limit 15 Mon., Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Nov. 24, Dec. 8 Eisenhower Community Center 221

$59 6:00-7:00 pm

#122: 4 sessions - limit 15 $19 per session

$59 for all four classes Mon. Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Nov. 24, Dec. 8 7:00-8:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 221

Meet Writers' Workshop Instructor, Char Torkelson Char is a well-known writing and dance instructor for Hopkins Community Education. She is an author and illustrator with almost 70 published books and articles. Char is proud to be a part of helping budding writers attain their dreams, and share her knowledge with them. Save on Char’s Writers' Workshop Series on page 21. For Char’s Social Dance Sampler class, check out page 28.

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Writers' Workshop Series, continued from back page the recent trend of self-publishing. Her Writer's Workshops offer support, strategies, motivation, and essential knowledge for those wanting to be writers.

Writing while raising children Carrie Atkins had always wanted to write — so, when her youngest child started kindergarten, she started writing non-stop. After finishing her first book, she began the process of contacting literary agents, and received more than 30 rejections in six months. Her husband noticed the Writers’ Workshops in the Hopkins Community Education catalog, and signed her up. “Writers' Workshop changed everything for me,” said Atkins. “Char is a great teacher and a wonderful cheerleader. I was introduced to the concept of self-publishing, and I met other writers who provided inspiration.” You can find two of Atkins’ books on Amazon, and she is currently working on a third as a part of a trilogy for teens.

A passion for history leads to writing Marjorie Rackliffe’s dream was to take her passion for American history and write children’s books that would make history come alive. As a librarian, she knew about Cobblestone Magazine for children, but had no idea how to get published.

“Taking Char’s classes helped me learn about all aspects of getting my stories published,” said Rackliffe. “Char helped me achieve my goal of getting an article published in Cobblestone — the first step toward my goal of being an independent writer."

Writers’ Workshop: Start at the Beginning Charlene Torkelson

You know you’ve always had the talent for writing — now you want to start moving forward. How do you start to become a writer? Find out in this workshop! Workbook available for purchase for $10 at workshop. #1328: 1 session - limit 15 Mon., Sept. 22 Eisenhower Community Center 213

$19 8:00-9:00 pm

Writers’ Workshop: Show Me the Money!

Charlene Torkelson

Want to move your writing from a hobby to a part-time or even full-time career? Look at contracts, publishing terms, and opportunities to do more financially with your writing. Workbook available for purchase for $10 at workshop. #1334: 1 session - limit 15 Mon., Nov. 24 Eisenhower Community Center 221

$19 8:00-9:00 pm

From typewriter to author of five published books Dawson Walton would describe himself as someone who has always had a vivid imagination. Ten years ago, he got an idea for a book and started banging it out on his typewriter. Eventually, he upgraded to a computer, and began the challenging process of getting published.

Walton enrolled in a Writers’ Workshop class and learned the steps he needed to take to self-publish his books. Since then, he has completed a book trilogy, plus two more books. Walton now participates in a variety of writers’ groups on social media platforms.

Writing at any age When Barry and Margaret Smith met at a Meet-up Group for seniors, they both had an interest in writing, and eventually, in each other. They got married and got serious about exploring a shared writing project.

They wanted to publish their Jack the Rabbit and Friends series — stories that teach a gentle lesson, designed to be read aloud to children. “We took Char’s class to learn the logistics of publishing our stories. She taught us about formatting and self-publishing through Amazon,” said Barry Smith.

“No matter what your age, if you love to write, follow your writing dreams!”

They have since hired their own publicist to help with social media promotion of their stories.

Encouragement to pursue big dreams After experiencing how much her students enjoyed the camaraderie of meeting other writers, Torkelson started the Writers' Critique Group where writers can connect with other writers and get group feedback. As she looks back on the advice she got about her passions not being very practical, Torkelson just smiles. “If you love to write, you can learn the steps to make your dreams a reality,” said Torkelson.

Writers’ Workshop: Finding the Right Publisher Charlene Torkelson

You have an idea or have even finished writing an article or book, and now you need to find a publisher. What steps should you take to find the perfect match? Explore traditional or the newly popular self-publishing route. Workbook available for purchase for $10 at workshop. #1333: 1 session - limit 15 Mon., Oct. 27 Eisenhower Community Center 221

$19 8:00-9:00 pm

Writers’ Workshop: Finishing Your Project Charlene Torkelson

How do you take a manuscript beyond the first draft?

Learn the key steps to polish, format, and edit your work.

Workbook available for purchase for $10 at workshop. #1332: 1 session - limit 15 Mon., Dec. 8 Eisenhower Community Center 221

$19 8:00-9:00 pm

Writers’ Workshop Series with Char

This series will give you all of the tools you’ll need to successfully write, publish, and sell your work! Sign up for all four of Char’s workshops above (Start at the Beginning, Finding the Right Publisher, Show Me the Money, and Finishing Your Project) and get $17 off the total class fees! Workbook available for purchase for $10 at workshop. #1026: 4 sessions - limit 15 Mon., Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Nov. 24, Dec. 8

$59 8:00-9:00 pm

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Get the tools you’ll need to successfully write, publish, and sell your work in the Writers' Workshop Series.

Register for class #1026 Writers' Workshop Series with Char and save $17 off the class fees!

Take all 4 classes and SAVE!

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Awaken your creative potential with photography!

Photography: Field Shoot

Photography: The Art of Taking Portraits

Improve your ability to take pictures through a hands-on experience in “the field” with a professional photographer.

Bring your own camera and film, either 35 mm or digital.

Learn how to create better, more memorable portraits!

Discover how to use different techniques to create mood and emotion in your photos. Photograph students in class as subjects to learn photo professionals’ secrets including different poses, lighting, and backgrounds. Please bring your camera to class.

Randall Spotts

Randall Spotts

#1301: 3 sessions - limit 14 $39 A: Sat., Sept. 20-Oct. 4 9:30-11:30 am B: Sat., Nov. 1-Nov. 15 9:30-11:30 am Eisenhower Community Center 208, all sections

#1339: 3 sessions - limit 15 Thurs., Oct. 23-Nov. 6 Eisenhower Community Center 213

$39 7:00-9:00 pm

Photography: The Art of Composition Randall Spotts

This class will increase the artistic flair in your photography whether you use film or a digital camera. Learn to see and discover the visual and design elements that create better photos. Bring your own 35 mm, digital, or even a disposable camera. Professional photographer, Randy Spotts, will help you concentrate on the composition of your work. You will take photos between and during classes so you can improve your skills. #1300: 4 sessions - limit 14 Mon., Nov. 3-Nov. 24

$44 7:00-9:00 pm

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Local Trips Green Line Light Rail to Union Depot

Fall Color Trip to Winona, MN

Enjoy a colorful drive along the Great Mississippi River Route with various fun stops along the way.

Board the Green Line Light Rail and arrive at the Union Depot Place, a historic train station, for a guided tour.

#1114: Registration deadline: Sept. 15 Tu., Oct. 7

#1115: Registration deadline: Oct. 14 Wed., Nov. 5

$70 8:00 am-5:00 pm

"Radio Man" at History Theater

Journey into the memories of Garrison Keillor, America’s foremost storyteller and humorist. #1119: Registration deadline: Sept. 8 Thurs., Oct. 16

$65 9:00 am-3:00 pm

$60 9:00 am-2:30 pm

Christmas in Duluth Medicine Lake Lines

Arrive at the beautiful Glensheen Mansion in Duluth for a guided tour of the estate decorated for the holidays. #1116: Registration deadline: Nov. 10 Tu., Dec. 9

$73 10:00 am-9:45 pm

Local Trips are co-sponsored by Hopkins Community Education and Hopkins Activity Center. Local trips will depart from Maetzold Athletic Field parking lot (NE corner of 14th Ave and 1st St N) in downtown Hopkins.

There are no discounts on local trips. No refunds will be issued after the deadline.

Discover the historic Eisenhower Observatory View the night sky through the Lawrence Sauter Telescope, located in the observatory atop the Eisenhower Community Center. With the guidance of trained volunteers, discover the moon, planets, stars and constellations. Each viewing is limited to 15 participants. Group reservations available. A $2 donation for adults, $1 for students, and $35 for groups is requested. Must be age 7 or older. Reservations required. Check online for dates and times, and to make reservations, visit www.HopkinsSchools.org/observatory

Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night with us!

Saturday, September 6, 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins Spectacular moon viewings, presentations, exhibits, the Bell Museum's portable planetarium, ExploreDome, will be open.

Come out and join us for a night of lunar exploration and fun!

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Specialty classes —a new hobby in the making!

NEW! Hand-Stamped Holiday Cards Liz Hawley

Create a complete set of 25 holiday cards using stamps, inks, cutouts, and embellishments. Learn the basic technique of stamping, card layout, and design. Enjoy an evening of fun with friends and leave with a set of unique holiday cards. All supplies are included.

Please bring your own adhesive of choice (tombow, double-sided tape, etc.) or purchase adhesive from instructor. #511: 1 session - limit 10 Wed., Oct. 29 Eisenhower Community Center 208

Styled Right for Fall Lindsey Kuhn

Do you feel out-of-date, or sometimes downright frumpy?

Do you feel like you’re wearing the same outfit all the time? Take back control of your closet, style, and shopping habits. You will learn how to style yourself right, shop smart, and never say again...“I have nothing to wear!” #1306: 1 session - limit 20 Thurs., Oct. 2 Eisenhower Community Center 208

$29 7:00-9:00 pm

$29 6:00-9:00 pm

NEW! Hitting Bigger Drives Nick Pelle and Lori Goodsell

Everyone wants to hit their drives longer and straighter! Dr. Lori Goodsell, chiropractor, and Nick Pelle, PGA Pro, will cover the basics you need to make sure you get the most out of your driver. Golfers who have the proper swing, the correct equipment for their swing, and are in the best physical condition will get the most out of their tee shots. Come learn tips and secrets that will help you knock it past your friends. All levels of expertise are welcome. Class held at GolfTEC (inside GolfSmith), in Minnetonka. #512: 1 session - limit 15 $44 Wed., Oct. 1 6:30-8:00 pm GolfTEC, inside GolfSmith,14200 Wayzata Blvd., Minnetonka

Relax – discover how to make your own beauty products NEW! Essential Oils – Essential Basics Jacki Smith

Learn the benefits of essential oils! Explore ten of the most common and versatile essential oils and their many benefits. Discover how easy it is to incorporate these oils into your daily life for added wellness. #941: 1 session - limit 20 Thurs., Oct. 16 Eisenhower Community Center 213

$14 7:00-8:00 pm

Create Your Own Lip Balms

Beginning Soap Making

Make your own non-petroleum lip balm completely from scratch! Learn the necessary tools and equipment, proper heating methods, order of ingredients, proper use of essential oils for aroma, and how to infuse herbs into your balms. Uncover tips and tricks to fill and label lip balms in a tube. $3 supply fee covers ingredients, essential oil, four lip balm tubes, and instruction booklet payable to instructor.

Make your own specialty soap using ingredients found locally. Explore the foundations of soap making, safety precautions, methods, adding color, herbs, and basic aromatherapy. Hand-made soaps make lovely gifts! Bring safety glasses, wear old clothes that cover arms and legs, and closed toe shoes. $8 supply fee covers ingredients, essential oils, small 2-4 bar handmade wooden soap mold to take home, and instruction booklet payable to instructor.

Susan Billings

Susan Billings

#295: 1 session - limit 8 Thurs., Oct. 16 Eisenhower Community Center 210

$24 6:00-9:00 pm

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#294: 1 session - limit 8 Wed., Nov. 5 Eisenhower Community Center 210

$29 6:00-9:00 pm

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Tr a n s fo r m yo u r h o m e a n d garden into the refuge you’ve always dreamed of

Learn tips and tricks to make your home life easier!

Develop a Home Maintenance Plan

Eliminate Paper Piles Once and For All

Maintaining your home may be low on your priority list considering your busy schedule, but understanding what should get done and when, plus having an easy plan to do it, can save you time, money, and stress! Learn how to utilize your calendar to keep track of tasks, create a master list, and plan for cleaning and purging areas of your home each year to prevent back-sliding.

Despite the recent trend of going paperless, you still encounter paper every day — bills, junk mail, receipts, children’s artwork, and sports schedules — and that doesn’t include what’s already in your filing cabinets! With simple systems and helpful tools, you will learn where to put and find all papers! Learn how to stop papers from piling up, tackle incoming mail, find a home for the papers you want to save, and make progress you can maintain.

Andrea Hayft

Andrea Hayft

#207: 1 session - limit 30 Tu., Sept. 30 Eisenhower Community Center 213

$24 6:30-8:00 pm

#208: 1 session - limit 30 Tu., Oct. 21 Eisenhower Community Center 208

$24 6:30-8:00 pm

NEW! The Art of Couponing Rachelle Gordon

Learn the secrets of couponing!

Rachelle Gordon is a local extreme couponer and savings blogger. She has saved thousands of dollars and has now dedicated herself to teaching others her savings strategies.

Did you know it is possible to save up to 100% on the items you buy every day? Did you know that you can actually make money while you shop? Come to The Art of Couponing with couponing expert Rachelle, and learn how to keep your money in your pocket where it belongs! #272: 1 session - limit 25 Tu., Oct. 28 Eisenhower Community Center 208

Rachelle Gordon

$19 6:30-8:30 pm

Ask-the-pro expert advice. 80+ exhibitors. Free seminars. Project how-tos.

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FREE admission & parking

Sunday, February 22, 2015 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins Brought to you by Community Education of Hopkins, St. Louis Park, & Minnetonka, cities of Hopkins, Minnetonka, Golden Valley & St. Louis Park

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Money & Business

Strategies and resources to give you financial freedom and peace of mind

Start your own business, yes you can!

NEW! Right-Brain Business Plan® workshop Heather Sawdey

Turn your creative dreams and artistic products into a successful enterprise. Get solid business expertise and coaching that supports your right-brain, creative perspective! Whether you’re a photographer, jewelry maker, wellness professional, musician, painter, dancer… this class will help you create a business plan from start to finish in a way that uses your natural creative strengths first. Who says creative and artistic people can’t successfully run their own business?

Licensed facilitator, Heather Sawdey, will help you tap into your creativity to create a visual plan that lets you see where you want your business to go. In addition, you’ll reap the benefits and wisdom of a cohort of like-minded people working to fulfill similar goals. Best-selling book, The Right-Brain Plan: A Creative Map for Success by author Jennifer Lee, is included in the class fee along with all materials used in class. You’ve come this far, take this next step toward turning your creative passions and pursuits into a solid and successful business. #557: 2 sessions - limit 12 Sat.-Sun., Sept. 13-14 Hopkins Center for the Arts 207

$319 12:30-5:30 pm

Calling all artists!

Learn the business side of your craft with a creative approach to making a business plan that works for you!

An Introduction to Voiceovers Voices for All

Learn how to become a professional voiceover artist! This fun, informative, and empowering class will teach you the basics of the voiceover industry. Learn about the many types of voiceovers and what it takes to get started as a voice actor. Your voice will be recorded as you read from real scripts, so you can receive a professional voice evaluation later. This class is taught by a professional voice actor from the voice acting training company, Voices For All. No discounts. #420: 1 session - limit 20 Tu., Oct. 7 Eisenhower Community Center 207

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The future is coming, get ready to make it great!

Social Security Planning: What Boomers Need to Know Ann Hustad & Sean Kane, CRPS

Learn about the basics of Social Security, strategies for maximizing your benefits, and ways to coordinate benefits with your spouse and other sources of retirement income.

Discover how to estimate your benefits, and the 5 factors to consider when deciding when to apply for benefits, including situations when it makes sense to delay benefits. #405: 1 session - limit 25 $14 A. Wed., Oct. 8 6:30-7:30 pm B. Wed., Dec. 3 6:30-7:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 223, all sections

Long Term Care Insurance — What Do You Need to Know?

Wendy Zakariasen

Navigating Medicare

Kimberlee Bluhm, Senior Community Services Thinking of getting ready to retire? Are you a caregiver to someone that has Medicare coverage? Do you just want to be more informed? Knowledge is power! Increase your understanding of Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D coverage; supplement types, and Part D plans in this educational class (no sales pitches). The instructor is a Medicare Health Insurance Counselor volunteer in conjunction with Senior Community Services, a non-profit agency with over 60 years of experience in supporting positive aging. #428: 1 session - limit 30 $14 A: Thurs., Sept. 25 6:30-9:00 pm B: Wed., Oct. 29 6:30-9:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 213, all sections

Avoiding Probate and Preserving Assets Richard Bunin

Do you fear outliving your assets?

Do you want to pass on an inheritance to your loved ones? Have you heard about Long Term Care Insurance (LTCI) and wondered if you really need it? Explore issues relating to longevity (the impact of living longer), as well as the physical and emotional costs of care-giving. Analyze the cost of long term care on your planned retirement, and learn about relevant legislative issues (MN Federal tax laws, Deficit Reduction Act of 2006, MN Partnership Program 2008). Long-term care insurance is not for everyone — getting educated on its pros and cons IS for everyone.

Learn if LTCI is right for you, and how to design and compare any LTCI policy.

Learn what a living trust is and how it can be used to avoid probate while still retaining control of your assets. Discover alternative methods of avoiding probate, and ways to plan for preserving your assets in case of extraordinary medical costs and long-term care. Essential information on different types of wills and approaches to estate planning will be included. Richard Bunin is an experienced attorney who will answer your important questions.

#430: 1 session - limit 20 $14 A: Tu., Oct. 21 6:30-8:00 pm B: Thurs., Nov. 13 6:30-8:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 215, all sections

Who would raise your children if you died? Who will be your executor? Without a will, the laws in Minnesota and a judge make all of these decisions. Take charge of these decisions in this class. You will leave with a simple will prepared, and have peace of mind. Instruction and all the necessary forms, witnesses, and notaries are provided.

Will form is included in the tuition. Instructor Michael Milo is an attorney experienced in drafting wills.

Health Care Directive & Power of Attorney Joy Gullikson

Procrastinate no more! Give your loved ones an important gift by creating two legal documents — a Health Care Directive and a Power of Attorney. These documents are essential in the event you become incapacitated and cannot make decisions for yourself. A Health Care Directive (akin to the former Living Will) is a legal document that communicates your health care wishes, and allows you to name someone to make health care decisions for you when you cannot speak for yourself. A Power of Attorney allows you to choose someone to handle your finances and property, and is effective immediately upon signing. With the help of attorney, Joy Gullikson, leave class with two notarized documents, and give yourself and your loved ones some peace of mind. Register early – you will receive a handout in the mail that you will need before class. #440: 1 session - limit 15 Wed., Oct. 22 Eisenhower Community Center 209

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#400: 1 session - limit 20 Wed., Oct. 1 Eisenhower Community Center 205

$19 7:00-9:00 pm

Prepare Your Own Will Michael Milo

#406: 1 session - limit 18 $44 A. Mon., Oct. 6 7:00-9:00 pm B. Mon., Nov. 3 7:00-9:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 223, all sections

Have a high school student and want to save on college costs? How To Get Into College, and Pay for it Without Unmanageable Debt can help you navigate financing a college education, page 30.

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Music & Dance

Music and dance classes add excitement and spark to your life

Enrich your life with music!

Beginning Voice 101

NEW! Record Your Song

Professional and popular instructor, Tara Brueske, will help you develop your singing voice and discover what makes up your own vocal sound in this fun, two-session class!

Learn breath control and posture, understanding pitch, and observe the parts of your voice that make it unique.

Whether you just want to feel more confident singing or are aspiring to take your music to the next level, this class will help you begin exploring your voice. Join us!

Be a rock star! Here is your chance to professionally record your own music — whether for yourself or for someone special. Fee includes a consultation and rehearsal session with other vocalists and instrumentalists, plus your own recording session with production professionals. Bring your music and instrument to the consultation, along with your calendar to schedule the recording appointment.

When completed, you will have a mix-and-master version of your song. Instructors Michael and Luke will mix and master the finalized recording. Each participant will receive a finished CD of their song, with optional cover design, and CD design. Cover and CD designs will be an additional cost of $10 each, payable to the instructors.

Tara Brueske

#501: 2 sessions - limit 12 Thurs., Oct. 16 & 23 Eisenhower Elementary School 212

Luke Torkelson, & Michael Caffrey

$37 6:30-8:30 pm

Hand Drumming I

Carmen Dougherty-Heim Welcome to the drum! Be a part of the group rhythm and gain confidence playing in a drum circle. Take the first step on the drummer’s path and learn to express yourself in a new way while connecting with others through rhythm. If you want to continue learning to drum, this class will get you ready to join the Hand Drumming II class. Bring a drum, or use one available in class. #506: 5 sessions - limit 20 Thurs., Sept. 25-Oct. 23 Eisenhower Elementary School 210

$54 7:00-8:00 pm

Hand Drumming II

Carmen Dougherty-Heim Enhance your drum techniques and have fun in this spirited class. Improve upon your drumming skills, meet new people, and have a great time! This ongoing class welcomes new students who have some drumming experience or have taken Hand Drumming I. All ages welcome!

Bring your own drum or use one available in class. #640: 5 sessions - limit 20 Thurs., Nov. 6-Dec. 11, no class Nov. 27 Eisenhower Elementary School 210

$54 7:00-8:00 pm

#556: 1 session - limit 20 Fri., Nov. 14 Eisenhower Community Center 208

$59 7:00-8:30 pm

Introduction to Guitar Ryan Kimm

Learn the basics of playing guitar, including chords, reading chord charts, basic rhythms, and learning a few scales and basic music theory. Ryan has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music with emphasis in guitar performance, and works teaching guitar to students of all ages and levels. Please bring an acoustic guitar to class. No discounts. #555: 6 sessions - limit 7 $59 A: Mon., Sept. 29-Nov. 3 6:30-7:25 pm B: Mon., Sept. 29-Nov. 3 7:30-8:25 pm Eisenhower Elementary School 212, all sections Hopkins Education Foundation & Fortress Medical Systems present:

Rock-n-Royal Saturday, Sept. 6 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Enjoy live music by Wheelhouse, dancing, food, and fun! At the Hopkins Center for the Arts.

Attendees must be 21 and older.

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Music & Dance

Fall 2014

Just for you — hot new Flamenco Dance, Latin II, and more!

NEW! Beginning Flamenco Dance

Latin Nightclub Style Dancing

Learn the passionate, expressive dance of the Gypsies of Andalusia Spain. This beginner class will cover the basics of Flamenco dance: arm work, hand work, posture, palmas (rhythmic clapping), skirt work, poses, and footwork. Class begins with a 15 minute warm-up, followed

by Flamenco technique, Flamenco dancing, cool down, and stretching. This class is aerobic in nature. Syllabus, lesson plans and other learning tools will be found online at www.janamoraflamenco.wix.com/janamora. Dress for movement. Women: circle skirt or flowing skirt of your choice and optional character shoes. Men: long pants and comfortable shoes. No sneakers or sandals, please.

Learn the Mambo, Cha Cha, Merengue, Bachata, and Salsa. Understand and master the basic steps, turns, and movements of each dance. After six weeks, join the group for an optional trip to a Latin nightclub to enjoy dancing with your new Latin dance skills. Wear soft-sole shoes for class and be ready to have fun and a light workout as you learn the Latin dances. Register individually, couples not necessary.

Manuel Rubio

Jana Mora

#558: 5 sessions - limit 30 $54 A: Tu., Sept. 30-Oct. 28 5:45-6:45 pm B: Tu., Nov. 4-Dec. 2 5:45-6:45 pm Eisenhower Community Center Cafeteria, all sections

NEW! Dance Rhythm Movement: Dancing from the inside Out! No partner needed for these dance classes!

Patricia Lucas

Rhythmic movement and dancing is more than great exercise and fun, it can teach us about ourselves, and help us live more fully. Follow a basic contemporary/jazz class format with center work, moving down the floor, and choreographed combinations. All ages and experience levels are welcome! #222: 6 sessions - limit 15 A: Fri., Sept. 19-Oct. 24 B: Fri., Oct. 31-Dec. 12, no class Nov. 28 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218, all sections

$59 10:00-11:00 am 10:00-11:00 am

Line Dancing Annette Fragale

Discover why line dancing is so much fun and such a great workout! Learn the steps that will empower you to feel confident joining the line dance no matter what the music. Country, Latin, and American styles will be covered in this exciting class. Suitable for all ages and levels. No partner is necessary. Bring your friends and have some fun! #575: 8 sessions - limit 30 Wed., Oct. 1-Nov. 19 Eisenhower Community Center Cafeteria

$59 6:30-7:30 pm

#503: 6 sessions - limit 36 Fri., Sept. 19-Oct. 24 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218

$54 7:00-8:30 pm

NEW! Latin Nightclub Style Dancing Level II Manuel Rubio

Improve upon your Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha, Merengue, and Bachata dancing skills in this fun class! Learn new routines and dance combinations as you fine-tune and expand your repertoire of dance moves. Feel exhilarated in this creative dance class where new skills and a renewed level of confidence in dancing is achieved. #507: 3 sessions - limit 36 Fri., Nov. 7-21 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218

$27 7:00-8:30 pm

Social Dance Sampler & More Charlene Torkelson

Discover the enjoyment of social dancing in this sampler class designed for all levels of dancers. Beginners — unleash your inner dancer as you learn basic technique, style, moves, and music in a new dance every week. Intermediate and advanced students — maximize your dancing fun as you take your skills to the next level. Boost your dancing confidence as you learn from three skilled dancing instructors at a level that fits your experience! Dancing is a great hobby, terrific exercise, and a wonderful way to meet new people. No partners necessary. #525: 6 sessions - limit 40 $59 A: Tu., Sept. 16-Oct. 21 7:00-8:00 pm B: Tu., Nov. 11-Dec. 16 7:00-8:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Cafeteria, all sections

Looking for a dance class that embodies grace, strength, and flexibility? Discover Balletic Exercise, page 13.

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Hopkins Minnetonka Community Dance Presents

Come Dance With Me

Community Ballroom Dance Fall 2014 Friday, October 10, 7-9:30 p.m.

Enjoy an evening of dancing and fun, featuring a dynamic Sinatra-style singer, Tim Patrick and his Blue Eyes Band. Join us in the elegant Oakwoods Room at the Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Highway 7, in Hopkins.

Free dance lesson at 6:15 p.m. with instructor Char Torkelson!

Register early! Tickets are $13 per person ($15 at the door). Light refreshments included in fee.

Register: Online at HopkinsSchools.org/Dance, or call 952-988-4070.

Sponsored by Hopkins Community Education, Minnetonka Community Education, Minnetonka Senior Services, and Hopkins Activity Center.

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Tim Patrick & His Blue Eyes Band

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Fall 2014

Music & Dance

Explore exotic movements with belly dance classes!

Try out our December short classes!

Belly Dancing: Basics & Beyond

Belly Dance Turkish Triathalon

Janine Waldack

Dance to ancient and modern rhythms. Tone your body with graceful and beautiful dance moves! Learn the basic moves, combinations, and finger cymbals. Finger cymbals are available for use. Please bring a hip scarf and your smile! This class is level 1-2. No previous dance experience necessary. Prerequisite to Intermediate Class. #504: 9 sessions - limit 25 Wed., Sept. 24-Nov. 19 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218

$79 6:10-7:40 pm

Kristin Kujawski

Continue exploring the joy and beauty of Middle Eastern Dance. Build on your skills developed in the beginning class as you learn more techniques, combinations, and finger cymbal patterns. This is a Level 2 class for Intermediate level belly dancing. Pre-requisite beginning level 1 class or instructor’s permission. Please bring a hip scarf, finger cymbals and a smile! $79 7:45-9:15 pm

Belly Dancing: Advanced Amina Beres

Alla Turca! Join us for an exciting class of skills, drills, and zills (finger cymbals). Classes will include a mix of Turkish and other belly dance styles with an emphasis on technique. No choreography. Class is geared towards mastering the moves you have learned in your beginning and intermediate belly dance classes. This class is a Level 3+, intermediate level belly dancing experience required.

Please bring a hip scarf, veil, and finger cymbals. #505: 9 sessions - limit 20 Tu., Sept. 23-Nov. 18 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218

Shed off the holiday calories as you move to the groove of three different styles of Turkish Dance — Turkish Oriental, Rockin’ Romany, and Fast & Furious Folkloric. Start each class with a short warm up, and then be ready to follow the bouncing hip-scarf for the entire class until the cool down at the end. Don’t forget your finger cymbals and your water bottle! For intermediate and advanced students. #510: 3 sessions - limit 20 Tu., Dec. 2-16 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218

Belly Dancing: Intermediate

#560: 9 sessions - limit 20 Wed., Sept. 24-Nov. 19 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218

Amina Beres

$79 7:30-9:00 pm

Belly Dancing Basics and Beyond – Magical Choreography Janine Waldack

Select a melody, add a dash of spice, combine some sassy dance moves, and bring your dance to life! This is a special introduction to creating magical choreography and dance combinations. Bring a favorite CD to share, hip scarf, and a smile. Open to beginners and intermediate students. #508: 3 sessions - limit 25 Wed., Dec. 3-17 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218

$24 6:10-7:40 pm

Belly Dance Blast Kristin Kujawski

Keep your holiday pounds at bay with a fun Middle Eastern three-week adventure. Whether you are new to belly dance, or have been studying for years, belly dancing is a great way to keep your core strong and your mind active.

Learn common Middle Eastern techniques and a few other fun dance moves to bring your workout to a whole new level, no matter your fitness or dance background. #509: 3 sessions - limit 20 Wed., Dec. 3-17 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218

Music at the Center

2014-15 Concert Series

Blast is for beginning and intermediate students — everyone is welcome!

$24 7:45-9:15 pm

Hopkins Center for the Arts 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins

Special Events through Community Partnership

Saturday Sets The BoDeans October 11, 2014 Shadows of the 60’s: a tribute to The Four Tops October 25, 2014 Boston Brass November 8, 2014

$24 7:30-9:00 pm

Tuesday Sets Broadway Boys Holiday Show December 13, 2014 Daisy Dillman Band January 10, 2015 The Girls: This Thing Called Love February 14, 2015

Orange Kellin: A Night in Old New Orleans March 7, 2015 Manhattan Transfer April 18, 2015 Four Freshmen May 16, 2015

Tickets: www.HopkinsArtsCenter.com or 952-979-1111

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Song Circle (Zach Johnson, Diana Jones, Alison Scott) December 16, 2014 Sarah Morris & Reina Del Cid (Double bill) January 27, 2015

Cassandra Wilson March 10, 2015 Song Circle #2 (Ellis, John Gorka, Zach Johnson) April 28, 2015 Alison Scott May 5, 2015

Some Music at the Center events are made possible in part by a grant provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board, through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature from the Minnesota arts and cultural heritage fund with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on Nov. 4, 2008.

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Parent Education

Strategies and resources to support your unique parenting style

Workshops to help you navigate parenting How To Get Into College and Pay for it Without Unmanageable Debt

Parenting your Child Using the Techniques of Love and Logic

Jay Benanav and Alan Weinblatt, College Advisors Network

Dr. Karen Arrett and Heather Casella KindredHeart Seminars

College is one of the largest investments your family will ever make. Find out about the mistakes that result in poor academic and financial decisions that could cost you thousands of dollars. Class will cover preventing common mistakes in selecting a college, myths about college aid, how the FAFSA works, and how to get grants. Prepare yourself now so you’re one step ahead of the rest. For parents of students in grades 9-12. #P503: 1 session - limit 40 Thurs., Oct. 2 Eisenhower Community Center 207

Gain skills to avoid power struggles, stop back-talk, and techniques to get chores and homework done without nagging. Parenting with Love and Logic is a well-known parenting style that helps parents raise responsible, independent kids who are accountable for their own behavior.

Discover how to parent with empathy and logical consequences so your kids will learn to accept responsibility for their actions. Certificate of Attendance for training hours (CEUs) available upon request. For parents of children of any age.

$14 6:30-8:30 pm

#P501: 1 session - limit 30 Tu., Sept. 30 Eisenhower Community Center 208

$24 6:30-8:00 pm

Growing Up: Mothers & Daughters Connecting myHealth For Teens & Young Adults staff

Growing up can be exciting, exhilarating, confusing and scary—all at the same time! Join staff from myHealth for Teens & Young Adults for a workshop that will take some of the mystery out of puberty and adolescence. Girls age 9-12 and their mother (or other trusted female) will engage in activities that help them learn about puberty and development in males and females — what is normal about growing up, how to have the best parent-child communication possible, and how to strengthen family bonds. Prepare to laugh, question, learn, and grow together! Class fee includes supplies and pizza dinner.

Parenting Tips from Hopkins Parent Education Specialist, Sara Chovan

#P502: 1 session - limit 10 Thurs., Oct. 23

$44 5:30-8:30 pm

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Parenting is important — your teen wants to hear from you!

1. Maintain a close relationship, discuss your shared interests regularly, and find ways to do activities together.

2. Stay calm when talking to your teen, find ways to keep a cool head, and give positive feedback often.

3. Know your child’s friends — have direct conversations with them whenever you can. Encourage your child to hang out with friends at your house.

This information and more can be found at drugfree.org

More for Parents – 3 easy ways to connect: Find online parenting support, tips, and strategies offered through Hopkins One Voice.

One Voice unites the community to promote healthy youth development and reduce substance use. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and e-news.

Like One Voice on Facebook:

facebook.com/HopkinsOneVoice

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@HopkinsOneVoice

Sign up for ParentConnect, our monthly e-newsletter:

HopkinsSchools.org/parentconnect

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World Languages

Language learning promotes a deeper understanding of world cultures

Immerse yourself in Spanish culture Spanish - Level I

Spanish - Level II

Are you planning travel to a Spanish-speaking country or would you simply like to converse with Spanish-speaking friends, co-workers or clients? Join popular instructor Claudia Carlos and learn one of the most spoken languages in the world. Packed with interactive, lively activities, the class emphasizes oral communication, along with basic reading and writing skills. You will gain the tools and confidence to communicate in Spanish. Workbook is included in the class fee.

Expand and improve your Spanish language skills in this continuation of Spanish I. This class will increase your skills in forming sentences, paragraphs, and questions in Spanish, as well as adding to your vocabulary so that you will be on your way to effectively communicating in Spanish. This class uses the course book from Spanish I. Choose $89 registration option if you already have the course book.

Claudia Carlos

#1401: 9 sessions - limit 16 Mon., Sept. 22-Nov. 17 North Junior High School 210

Claudia Carlos

$104 6:30-8:30 pm

#1402: 9 sessions - limit 16

Tu., Sept. 23-Nov. 18 North Junior High School 210

$104 with course book $89 no book 6:00-8:00 pm

Spanish - Level III Claudia Carlos

Increase your skills in Spanish language fluency so that you will be on your way to effectively communicating in Spanish. Practice the art of conversation in Spanish in a friendly, non-threatening environment as a continuation of Spanish II or with permission of the instructor. The instructor uses the same textbook as Spanish I and II. #1411: 9 sessions - limit 16 Tu., Sept. 23-Nov. 18

$89 8:00-9:30 pm

North Junior High School 210

Want more Latin culture?

Check out page 28 for hot Latin Dance and Flamenco Dance classes!

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Community Education Connects

Early Childhood Programs Make Childhood Shine! ECFE Classes & Events Our expert parent educators give you tools, tips, and strategies to enhance your confidence as a parent. Come experience for yourself the benefits that ECFE can offer you and your family. We're here to support your parenting journey and give your child a great foundation for the future. ECFE’s family events are specially designed for younger children to enjoy. Bring the family and celebrate with us!

Can’t make it to a class right now but want to stay connected? Check out www.HopkinsParent.com for ideas you can use right now.

Register now for fall classes and events, call 952-988-5000 or visit www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org, click the Early Childhood link.

Sample of our fall classes and events:

Free Family Activity Vehicle Fair & Open House

Sept. 5, 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Parent-Baby Workshop Infant Massage, Free Class!

Nov. 5, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Parent-only Workshop Tools for Positive Discipline

Oct. 23, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Create, build, explore, discover, grow!

Hop-Kids: preschool-age fun for your little one!

Hop-Kids provides preschool-age children opportunities for playing and learning that are fun, nurturing, and safe. We believe that children learn best through meaningful, interactive play experiences. Our classes offer an introduction to a variety of sport fundamentals, play adventures, art exploration, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) skills taught by instructors who encourage curiosity, discovery, and problem-solving. Hop-Kids is a joint partnership of Hopkins Public Schools Community Education and Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services.

Fall activites start soon! Visit www.Hop-Kids.org or 952-988-4070.

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Bringing Out-of-School Time Opportunities to Our Youth!

Smiles.

Community Education Connects

Youth Programs Hopkins BOOST

They’re part of what we’re all about.

Kids smile a lot when they are engaged, connected, and nurtured, while keeping their minds and bodies active. We strive for that in our vibrant youth enrichment programs. We offer classes and camps with a wide range of topics, so your child can try something new, develop existing skills, and meet new friends in a new setting within their school. After school, evenings, even on Saturdays, enrichment classes amplify your child’s school experience, and can lead them to discover interests that may become a lifelong passion. Youth BOOST out-of-school-time opportunities are waiting to be explored. Register today!

Check out what’s happening at your child’s school this fall. Watch for Youth BOOST flyers to be sent home in backpacks in early September. Or, browse our youth classes at www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org Youth.

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Community Education Connects

Adult Options In Education Graduate. Earn Your GED. Adult Basic Education (ABE) For adults who want to acquire or improve basic math, reading, grammar or writing skills for employment or training. Learn skills for college and employment.

Prepare for college & employment

GED Preparation Take day or evening classes to work towards your goal of earning your GED. Classroom settings are enhanced by online learning opportunities to accelerate learning.

GED Testing Test for your GED at our Pearson-VUE® certified testing center located in Eisenhower Community Center. Testing information is available online at www.adultoptions.org.

Graduation Incentives Personalized, independent study for high school students who are in need of social studies, science, and English credits to complete a high school diploma.

Learn English English as a Second Language (ESL) Improve your speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English. Math classes are also offered. Classes focus on skills for life and work.

Specialty Classes Work towards employment with our FastTRAC Healthcare, Pre-CNA, and Math for Manufacturing classes. STAR Reading and Pronounciation will help you improve reading and speaking English. Citizenship classes can help prepare you for the Citizenship exam.

Learn skills for everyday life & work

Program Features:

• Free classes • Licensed teachers • Morning, afternoon & evening classes • Open enrollment • Childcare available on limited basis • Online coursework to enhance/accelerate learning

Eisenhower Community Center 1001 Highway 7 Hopkins, MN To register for Adult Options In Education classes call:

Find us online!

www.adultoptions.org AdultOptionsInEducation @OutreachAOIE

952-988-5343

Adult Options In Education also offers proctoring and computer based testing services. Call for more information.

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Kids & Company & L.E.A.D

Kids & Company is Hopkins Public Schools’ premiere before- and after-school care program for children in kindergarten through grade 6. A fee-based program, Kids & Company is offered in each of the school district’s elementary schools and is open M-F, 6:30 a.m.–6:15 p.m.

Kids & Company offers flexible scheduling, non-school days, and summer options. We are accredited through the Minnesota After School Accreditation Project.

L.E.A.D. for Junior High Students Designed for 7-8 graders, L.E.A.D. will encourage leadership, making a difference, positive social interaction, and most of all, lots of fun! Junior High L.E.A.D. is a student-driven, fee-based after-school program for 7th and 8th graders. L.E.A.D. will be located at North Junior High only this school year. West Junior High students can take the activity bus to North Junior High after school for L.E.A.D.

Questions? Call us at 952-988-4080. Find more information online at www.HopkinsSchools.org/kids

Community Education Programs Community Education Programs Specially Designed for Adults with Disabilities Specially Designed for Adults with Disabilities

Know someone with disabilities who would like to do activities in our community? Project SOAR is for them! Project SOAR provides specially designed classes and activities that enable adults with disabilities to participate in community education programs. Below is a sampling of some of the Project SOAR classes. For more details about classes and activities, call or email to get a copy of the catalog. To view our catalog online, visit our website at www.projectsoarmn.org. Registration is required for most classes. Questions? Contact Myra Wicklacz, Program Manager at 952-401-6898 or email info@projectsoarmn.org.

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Project SOAR is supported by the Community Education Departments of the Hopkins, St. Louis Park, Minnetonka, and Wayzata School Districts.

Visit www.projectsoarmn.org or call 952-401-6898 to register for Project SOAR classes.

OUTINGS Join us as we get out and about and explore our community and visit: • Activity Centers • Adaptive Recreation at Three Rivers Parks • Theater Performances • Sporting Events

SERVICE PROJECTS Each season, Project SOAR participants will be giving back to our community in different ways.

Join us in these activities to give back to your community!

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LIFE SKILLS Develop your life skills as you learn how to cook, sew and other fun things that help you with everyday living. Classes include: • Way Cool Cooking School • Holiday Bake-n-Take • Sewing classes

ARTS & CRAFTS Each month our instructors create projects where you can make beautiful things with your own hands. Bring your creativity and make something of your very own, or something to give as a gift.

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RECREATION & LEISURE ACTIVITIES Let’s have some fun! Socialize, play games, or just hang out and meet new people. Activities include: • Bingo • Pizza, Pop, and a Picture Show • Karaoke • Bowling • Friday Night Dances .

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Hopkins Activity Center

33 - 14th Ave N, Hopkins

Hopkins Activity Center, owned and operated by the City of Hopkins, is a gathering place for mature adults to participate in a variety of recreational, social, educational, fitness, and volunteer opportunities. They offer a community facility with a gym and meeting rooms that can be rented for your next meeting, party, gathering, or recreational event.

Register: 952-939-1333 or ActivityCenter@Hopkinsmn.com Visit www.hopkinsmn.com/activitycenter Defensive Driving: 4- and 8-hour Courses A driving course for people at least 55 years old, taught by the Minnesota Safety Council.

Includes lecture, videos, and discussion; and entitles you to a 3-year, 10% discount on auto insurance. Advance registration and payment required, call 952-939-1333.

8-Hour Introductory Course:

(Pre-requisite for 4-hour refresher course) October 29 & 30, 6:00-10:00 pm Members $27, Others $30

4-Hour Refresher Course: Tuesday, Sept. 16, 12:00-4:00 pm Monday, Nov. 10, 12:00-4:00 pm Wednesday, Dec. 3, 6:00-10:00 pm Members $18, Others $21

Staying Active Fitness Focus, Tues. & Thurs., 9:00 am Yoga, Tues., 10:15 am Chair Yoga, Wed. 9:00 am Nancy’s Fit & Fun Aerobic Walk, Wed., 1:45 pm Join us for these great fitness classes, Members $3.50/class; Others $4.50/class

Tap Dance Lessons Wednesdays starting Sept. 17, 12:30-1:30 pm Learn tap steps and routines. 8-week session.

Members $70; Others $74. Please call to register, 952-939-1333.

Yoga participants

Educational Opportunities, call to register.

Bowling Teams play Thursdays, 10:00 am at Tuttle’s in Hopkins. Call 952-939-1333 to be placed on a team.

Volleyball Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:15 am, for adults 50+. Members free, Others $2 per session.

Pickleball Played on indoor courts, for adults 50+. Members free, Others, $2 per session.

Travel Programs Call for details and to register.

Extended Travel Adventures: Mackinac Island: Sept. 21-25, 2014 Branson Aglow: Nov. 11-15, 2014

Know Before You Throw, Wednesday., Sept. 10, 9:30 am. Cheryl of Hopkins Antique Mall will help you discover information about your special treasure.

Mah Jongg Class: Wednesdays, Oct. 8-Nov. 19, 1:00-3:00 pm. Learn to play the intriguing game of Mah Jongg. Members $47; others $50.

Adult Piano Lessons with Rebecca: It is never too late to start or start again! Call for times.

Book Club: Meets on the first Monday of the month at 1:00 pm, call for information on current book selection.

NEW! Stroke Education Seminar: Presented by Allina Health & Stroke Association.

Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2:00-4:00 pm Registration required, call 952-939-1333.

Minnetonka Senior Services (MSS) Minnetonka Senior Services (MSS), at the Minnetonka Community Center, located at 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard, provides opportunities for adults of all ages to enroll in classes, services, trips, and social events (a sampling is listed below).

Checks for programs, classes and trips are payable to Minnetonka Senior Services or “MSS.” All students pay the same fee regardless of age! Scholarships are available to Minnetonka residents age 55 and over, for events, classes and one day trips. Scholarships are confidential. Call 952-939-8393.

Minnetonka Senior Services newsletter can be viewed at www.eminnetonka.com or e-mailed to you. Call 952-939-8393 to be added to the mailing list. Sign up for e-mail updates about MSS happenings and upcoming opportunities.

To be placed on the e-mail list please contact: spieh@eminnetonka.com.

Register: 952-939-8393 or visit online at www.eminnetonka.com

Minnetonka Senior Center

Sample of Fall Class Offerings

952-939-8393

Services

14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka

Sign up for email updates about Minnetonka Senior Center activities. To be placed on the email list please contact: spieh@eminetonka.com

Fitness, History, Art, Nutrition, Essential Oils, Mah Jongg, Bridge, and many more! Call us for more details on our great classes and groups, 952-939-8393!

Blood Pressure Screenings, Foot Care Clinic, H.O.M.E. (Household and Outside Maintenance Elderly), Alcoholics Anon (AA) and Al-Anon Groups.

Special Interest Groups

Billiards, Bingo, Bird Club, Book club, Bridge Groups, Chess, Chorale, Computer, Fitness, 500 Card Club, Garden Club, Great Books, Ham Radio, Scribblers, Tonka Tale Tellers, Tale Spinners, Wood Carvers, and many more.

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Upcoming Events:

Events listed below take place at the Minnetonka Community Center, unless noted. Dinners and parties require registration and a fee. Call 952-939-8393 for details and to register.

Book and Pie Sale -Tues., September 9, 11 a.m.–5:00 p.m

What’s New!

Sips and Songs: Enjoy light refreshments and socializing before taking in local entertainment. Live it up, reserve your seat today, 952-939-8393: • Concert Band, Thurs., October 23, 9:45 a.m. $3 • Senior Chorale, Wed., December 10, 10:30 a.m. $3

To browse activities and read complete descriptions, visit www.eminnetonka.com www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org • 952-988-4070

Brought to you by Hopkins Conference & Event Services and Hopkins Community Education

September

Friday, September 5 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

At Harley Hopkins Family Center Free family fun event — Vehicle Fair and Open House Families can explore a police car, fire truck, and more vehicles! Enjoy activities, face painting, and refreshments. Harley Hopkins Family Center, 125 Monroe Av. S, Hopkins. 952-988-5000.

Saturday, September 6 from 7:00-11:00 pm.

October

Hosted by Hopkins Education Foundation

At the Hopkins Center for the Arts Hopkins Education Foundation presents Rock-n-Royal! Join us for a fun evening of dancing, live music by Wheelhouse, and Taste of Target Field food truck at the Hopkins Center for the Arts.

Attendees must be 21 and older. Visit www.hopkinseducationfoundation.org for more information.

Saturday, October 4 from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

At the Hopkins Public Library, 22 – 11th Ave N, Hopkins Early Childhood Fest! Join us for this free, fun-filled celebration with entertainment, free refreshments, and more! Sponsored by the Hopkins Public Library and Hopkins Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE).

Friday, October 10 from 7:00-9:30 p.m.

Singer Tim Patrick

In the Eisenhower Community Center Oakwoods Room Come Dance With Me community dance featuring Tim Patrick & his Blue Eyes Band Join us for an evening of dancing to the sounds of this Sinatra-style singer. Free dance lesson at 6:15 p.m. Tickets: $13 per person in advance, $15 at the door. Registration required: call 952-988-4070 or online at www.HopkinsSchools.org/dance.

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Out & About

Saturday, October 11 from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

At the Hopkins Eisenhower Community Center Food Allergy Resource Fair, sponsored by the Food Allergy Support Group of Minnesota.

Individuals with food allergies, their families, teachers, and caregivers are invited to this free resource fair. The fair will feature allergy-friendly food and product companies from around the U.S. Pick up coupons, samples, and information as you browse the booths. Ask an allergist your questions at the Ask the Doctor booth. All ages are welcome! For details, go to www.FoodAllergySupportMN.org.

Saturday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m.

In the Hopkins High School Auditorium JazzMN Orchestra presents Dave Weckl. Weckl is one of today’s most acclaimed jazz drummers. Starting out on the New York fusion scene in the early 1980s, Weckl worked with artists such as Paul Simon, Madonna, George Benson, Robert Plant, Chick Corea, and Mike Stern. Modern Drummer inducted him into their Hall of Fame, as one of the 25 best drummers of all time. For tickets and other information about JazzMN Orchestra, please visit www.jazzmn.org.

October 15-November 15

November

ResourceWest in Hopkins Winter Warm Wear Drive. ResourceWest’s Winter Warm Wear Drive needs new or gently used winter jackets, snow pants, boots, and new hats and mittens to distribute to children throughout our community. Registration and distribution information, please call 952-933-3860, or visit www.

ResourceWest.org. ResourceWest is located in the Wells Fargo Building, 1011 First Street S, Hopkins.

Saturday and Sunday, November 1 and 2, from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

At the Hopkins Eisenhower Community Center Twin Cities Bead Bazaar – Fall Show 30+ vendors from 10 states coming to sell beads, pearls, silver, findings, beadwork kits, bead storage, vintage beads, crystal and jewelry, pressed glass beads, handmade lampwork, blown and fused beads, ceramic faces, porcelain cameos, beadwork supplies, stone beads and cabs and much, much more. This is a must see event for anyone interested in beadwork or making their own jewelry. Small entrance fee. See www.beadsbydee.com for a list of vendors. Information, please contact Doris Coghill at 952.492.2493 or dcoghill@frontiernet.net

Saturday, November 8 at 9:00 a.m.

At the Hopkins Eisenhower Community Center Fall Fiber Festival. Alpaca, Wool, Angora, Mohair, Silk and more! Join a spinning or knitting circle!

Enjoy hands-on demonstrations, attend workshops, and shop the vendors.

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Brought to you by Hopkins Conference & Event Services and Hopkins Community Education

November 15-December 15

ResourceWest in the Wells Fargo Building, 1011 First Street South, Hopkins Toy Chest Drive — your donations are needed! ResourceWest’s Toy Chest program provides new gifts to more than 1,200 children of low-income families. Donation and registration information: 952-933-3860, or www.ResourceWest.org.

Saturday, November 22 at 7:30 p.m.

December

In the Hopkins High School Auditorium JazzMN Orchestra presents The Music of Little Big Bands Little big bands — groups larger than a combo but not a full big band — have existed throughout jazz history, from Miles Davis’s “Birth of the Cool,” Gerry Mulligan’s augmented combos, and Maynard Ferguson’s Big Bop Nouveau, to contemporary groups such as Gordon Goodwin’s Little Phat Band, Snarky Puppy, or JazzMN saxophonist Pete Whitman’s X-Tet. Due to the mid-size and often unorthodox instrumentation, these great charts haven’t been played nearly enough, something JazzMN will look to remedy. For tickets and other information about JazzMN Orchestra, please visit www.jazzmn.org.

Thursday, December 4 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.

At the Hopkins Center for the Arts Potpourri Opening Reception. Reception to kick-off a month-long exhibit of art works by Hopkins Community Education instructors and their students. See page 5 for information.

Sun., December 21 at 3:00 p.m. and Mon., December 22 at 7:00 p.m.

In the Hopkins High School Auditorium Metropolitan Ballet presents Nutcracker with live music by the Kenwood Symphony. Don’t miss this Holiday Tradition featuring Broadway’s Billy Elliot star — Giuseppe Bausilio! Metropolitan Ballet & Hopkins Youth Ballet bring you the Twin Cities only Nutcracker performance with a full symphony! The classic story comes to life with fresh choreography and a cast of talented artists under the direction of Erik Sanborn, and music director Yuri Ivan. See Marie live out her fantasy as she takes a magical journey with her Nutcracker Prince!

Tickets:$19-$59, Students and Seniors: 25% discount. Call 866-811-4111. Appropriate for all ages. Running time approximately 100 minutes.

Check us out For Your Next Event Hopkins Public Schools’ Conference & Event Services offers centrally-located, easilyaccessible, full-service venues to hold special events.

We can accommodate groups looking for a location to meet once, weekly, or monthly — with any technology or food service need. Our service stands out because of the personal attention our customers receive while planning their event. Call us today about your next event!

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Lindbergh Drive

Highway 394 Lindbergh Center & Hopkins High North Junior High Minnetonka Community Center

Cedar Lake Road

Gatewood Elementary

Ubah/ Katherine Curren

Hopkins Center for the Arts

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Highway 169

Eisenhower Community Center & Elementary

12th Avenue

Hopkins Crossroads

West Junior High

Baker Road

Highway 494

Minnetonka Blvd

Eden Prairie Rd

1. Eisenhower Community Center

1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, MN 55305 2. Eisenhower Elementary

1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, MN 55305 3. Gatewood Elementary

14900 Gatewood Drive

Minnetonka, MN 55345 4. Lindbergh Center

2700 Lindbergh Drive

Minnetonka, MN 55305 5. Harley Hopkins Family Center

125 Monroe Avenue South

Hopkins, MN 55343 6. Hopkins Minnetonka Family

Resource Center

915 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343 7. Hopkins Center for the Arts

1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343 8. Hopkins High School

2400 Lindbergh Drive

Minnetonka, MN 55305 9. Hopkins North Junior High

10700 Cedar Lake Road

Minnetonka, MN 55305 10. Hopkins West Junior High

3830 Baker Road, Minnetonka, MN 55305 11. Minnetonka Community Center

14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka 12. Ubah Academy (Katherine Curren)

1600 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343

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Highway 7

Hopkins Minnetonka Family Resource Center Main Street

Jackson Ave

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1st St Harley Hopkins Family Center

Excelsior Blvd

Highway 62

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ResourceWest assists people and strengthens community through collaborative programs and connections to resources. Located in Hopkins, in the Wells Fargo Building, 1011 First Street S., ResourceWest is ready to assist you through the following programs: • Project Starfish (emergency & crisis)

• Back-to-School Supply Drive (July-August)

• Information & Referral

• Winter Warm Wear Drive (Oct. 15-Nov. 15)

• Computer Technology Center

• Holiday Toy Drive (Nov. 15-Dec. 15)

• MN Accountability Tax Preparation (Feb. 1-April 15) Volunteer opportunities available for individuals, families, and groups – please contact Tarrah for information by calling 952-277-9341. ResourceWest programs are provided through the generosity of community members’ donations and volunteerism — please consider donating or volunteering.

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Registration

Online

Register online for classes at: www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org

• At Eisenhower Community Center, room 170, M-F, 8 am-4 pm.

• Drive-up drop box located under the canopy at the entrance of Eisenhower Community Ctr. Place in a sealed envelope with check payment (no cash) addressed to: Community Education

Online Registration

By Phone

Search/Browse for Classes

• Call 952-988-4070 during regular business hours (M-F, 8 am–4 pm) to speak to a Community Education staff member.

• 24-Hour Registration Hotline: Have your Visa, Mastercard, or Discover number ready. 24-hour hotline: 952-988-4018.

Register Early!

By Mail

Complete a registration form, include a check (payable: Hopkins Community Education) to:

Hopkins Community Education

Eisenhower Community Center

1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, MN 55305

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Our goal is to develop and deliver a wide range of quality programs to meet the learning needs of the community. We will strive for excellence in serving our customers in a prompt, courteous and respectful manner. We want your experience with Hopkins Community Education to be great, so please let us know if you aren’t fully satisfied. Contact Andrea Sjogren, Adult Program Coordinator at 952-988-4068.

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We want your experience with Hopkins Community Education to be great, so please let us know if you aren’t fully satisfied. Check our Guarantee above, and register today!

Or Register: 24-Hour Hotline: 952-988-4018 Online: www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org

Confirmation

Mark your calendar and assume you are registered. Your class will be held at the time and place indicated in the brochure unless you are contacted. We will notify you if a class is filled, cancelled or changed.

Important Cancellation Policy and Refund Information

• We will gladly refund your class registration fee, or switch your class, if you cancel five business days prior to the first class. Once a class has begun, no refunds or changes will be made. You may send a friend in your place if, at the last minute, you find you are unable to attend your class.

• We reserve the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment. In that case, we will call you and arrange to refund your class fee.

Discounts Information

Registrations are on a first-come basis. Decisions to cancel a class due to low enrollment is made before the class date, so register early to prevent your class from cancelling.

Fax

Fax a registration form including a Visa, Mastercard, or Discover number to: 952-988-4147.

Registration Information

In Person/Drop-off

Residents of Hopkins School Districts, 62 years and older, and Hopkins Public Schools employees are eligible for some discounts as follows: • For cooking classes, may reduce fee by $5.

• For pottery classes, may reduce fee by $25.

• For most other classes, the discount is one-half the regular fee not including materials or textbook fees. Exceptions include all computer classes, trips and other courses as noted in the description.

• Hopkins Public Schools employees are limited to one discounted class per session.

• No discounts for classes at Hopkins Activity Center or Minnetonka Senior Center In addition, there are occasional “promotional discounts” that are available to individuals subscribed to Hopkins Community Education’s E-Club. You can subscribe to E-Club (to receive e-newsletters and special discounts) at www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org.

Health Plan Discounts

All UCare Minnesota or Metropolitan Health Plan (MHP) members may take up to a $15 discount per class on most classes. Members must be on Ucare or MHP at the time of registration and through the duration of the class. Indicate ID number(s) on the registration form.

Fee Assistance

Community Education has limited fee assistance available to School District residents who qualify and are unable to pay the full registration fee. For information and application, please call 952-988-4070.

Inclement Weather Information

• If the Hopkins School District is closed due to bad weather, then Community Education classes and activities are cancelled.

• If the weather turns bad late in the day, Community Education may cancel activities. Call the 24-Hour Hopkins Community Education phone line for weather-related cancellations: 952-988-4019, or check our website: www.HopkinsSchools.org/weather.

Adult Program Registration Form • Hopkins Community Education Mail to: Hopkins Community Education, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, MN 55305

Participant Name: ____________________________________ Birth Year__________ District Resident? qYes qNo Email (print): __________________________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________ City ___________________________ Zip: ________________ Main Phone (qCell qHome qWork): _____________________ 2nd phone (qCell qHome qWork): _____________________ Course # Section Course Title Begin Date Time Fee ____________ __________ _____________________________ _____________ __________ __________ ____________ __________ _____________________________ _____________ __________ __________ ____________ __________ _____________________________ _____________ __________ __________ ____________ __________ _____________________________ _____________ __________ __________ Health Plan: Ucare___ or MHP___ Member I.D. #_________________________ Check # _________ (payable to Hopkins Community Education)

Discount $__________ Total $: ______________

Charge my MasterCard/ Visa/Discover Card Number __________________________________________________ Expiration Date _____/_____ Cardholder Name on Card ______________________________________________ Special Needs? ________________________________________________________________________________ Check to receive email information and special offers. qYes! I would like to receive special offers, promotions, and information from Hopkins Community Education via email. I understand that my email address will not be given to others without my permission.

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More for families!

Early Childhood We have a wide variety of ECFE classes and events for your young family: • Ongoing Parent & Child (ages 0-5) classes offer support, expert advice, and child development information for parents. Children benefit from art, music, stories, learning, and socialization.

• Family Stay & Play classes.

• Special Topics classes! Many are free! Safe Sleep for Babies, Healthy Nutrition in the Early Years, Picky Eaters No More, Baby & Mama Yoga, and more!

Family Events: FREE Vehicle Fair & Open House, Friday, Sept. 5.

Need more support? One-to-One Visits are free! A licensed parent educator can answer your parenting questions. For parents with children birth to age 5. Call Kathryn at 952-988-5046.

And don’t forget our Hopkins Preschool options — STEM curriculum, full-day and part-day options, and more. Visit us and see how we make learning come alive for your child.

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Youth Enrichment

Hopkins

Youth Programs

Our BOOST Youth Enrichment out-of-school time programs keep kids engaged while learning! Check out our wide array of offerings, from art to sports — there is something for everyone!

Join us for classes such as: • New sports: Rugby, FootGolf • Art & Pottery • Cooking • Legos • Mad Science classes • Fencing • Guitar/Mandolin lessons • Chess • Drama

BOOST

Bringing Out-of-School Time Opportunities to Our Youth

Tons of new classes!

Youth Fall 2014 Download our full catalog for class descriptions and register at:

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Our Parent Education offerings keep your parenting skills sharp!

Join us for our fall classes: Parenting with Love & Logic Techniques, Mother-Daughter Workshop, and Financing College workshop, page 30.

Visit www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org for all our offerings, or call 952-988-4070 for a catalog.

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Hopkins Minnetonka Community Dance Presents

Community Ballroom Dance Fall 2014 Friday, October 10, 7-9:30 p.m.

Enjoy an evening of dancing and fun, featuring a dynamic Sinatra-style singer, Tim Patrick, who performs regularly in the Twin Cities with his swingin’ Blue Eyes Band. Join us in the elegant Oakwoods Room at the Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Highway 7, in Hopkins.

Free dance lesson at 6:15 p.m. with dance instructor Char Torkelson!

See page 28 for ticket information or visit www.HopkinsSchools.org/dance.

You know you want to...

Tim Patrick & His Blue Eyes Band

Latin Nightclub Style

28 Line Dancing

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Dance.

Social Dance Sampler & More, p. 28

Belly Dancing

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TIME VALUE

In Pursuit of Big Dreams Carrie Atkins, Marjorie Rackliffe, Dawson Walton, and Barry and Margaret Smith didn’t know each other — but they all had something in common. They had a dream of sharing their creative voices — as expressed through writing — to the larger world.

These writers all signed up to take Writers’ Workshop courses with instructor Char Torkelson. Although their writing styles are quite different, they each learned valuable strategies needed to accomplish their dreams of publishing their work.

When she graduated from college with degrees in art and history, Torkelson had three loves — Writers’ Workshop participant and now published author, Carrie Atkins writing, art, and dancing. “I was given advice that my interests were not practical. However, I’ve been able to pursue all three of my interests over time,” she said. In 1999, Torkelson published her first book, launching a career as a writer and illustrator — she has since published more than 70 books and articles. Along the way, Torkelson learned a lot about the process of publishing, including

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more about the Writers’ Workshop series on page 21

Dishing up fun on Friday night!

Join us for an evening of cooking, fun, and friends on Friday nights this fall.

Expand your recipe repertoire, learn some new culinary techniques, bring your friends, and meet others who like to cook. Choose a lovely French Dinner, or go all out for a Spectacular Dinner, Friday evenings in November, details on page 12.

Let’s get cooking together, see you in our kitchen soon!