Hopkins Community Education Winter-Spring 2019 Adult Enrichment Catalog

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Hopkins Community Education Adult Enrichment

Winter and Spring 2019

Fitness your way.

Skip the gym membership!

Fitness classes to fit your schedule and lifestyle!

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Contents Hopkins Community Education Adult Enrichment

Adult Enrichment Classes

3 Art 8 Computer & Online Learning 10 Cooking 13 Fitness 18 Health & Wellness 20 Hobbies 22 Home & Garden 23 Money & Business 25 Music & Dance 28 Parenting 29 Special Interest 32 World Languages & Cultures

Community Connect: Classes & Resources 34 Adult Options In Education (English/ESL/GED), Project SOAR 35 Meet Your Community Organizations 36 ECFE Classes & Events, Youth Enrichment Classes, more Community Organizations 37 Out & About 38 Hopkins Activity Center/Minnetonka Senior Services

Registration

39 Map of class locations, ResourceWest information 40 How to Register & Registration Form Register online: HopkinsCommunityEd.org

Connect with us: Facebook.com/HopkinsCommunityEducation

In our community

the people are the spirit Meet our Community Engagement Supervisor!

Dominique Pierre-Toussaint Dominique Pierre-Toussaint is the new Community Engagement Supervisor within the Hopkins Community Education department. Dominique has been part of the school district and the community for many years, and most recently served students and families at Glen Lake Elementary.

Dominique is passionate about community! He is working collaboratively with partners, contacts, friends, and neighbors throughout Hopkins to find engagement points, make connections, build relationships, and help create the world-class community we can all envision here in Hopkins.

Dominique brings his spirit and passion to our community every day and is looking forward to connecting with you.

Want to share your ideas with Dominique? Contact him by email — Dominique.Pierre-Toussaint@HopkinsSchools.org or call 952-988-5188.

Hopkins Community Education Directory Adult & Youth Enrichment Registration and Information: 952-988-4070 Weather Hotline: 952-988-4019 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 Rent our spaces:

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

952-988-5017 Eisenhower Observatory:

952-988-4070 Eisenhower Observatory Weather Line:

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

952-988-4070 Hopkins Preschools:

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

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

952-401-6898 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., Minnetonka 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 As the new year dawns, we are excited to present this catalog to our wonderful community and share with you the multiple ways you can start fresh in 2019 and engage with one another, learn new things, explore your ideas and interests, meet your neighbors, connect with your schools, and help us build a worldclass community.

We truly have something for everyone in Community Education — art classes to stretch your creative side, fitness and wellness classes to build health and wellbeing, language classes to further discover our big but connected world, cooking, special interest, parenting, home and garden, and more. Classes are great ways to build on emerging or long-term hobbies and interests, meet friends, and build your community.

In addition to the classes you see here, we are working on creating new options to best suit your needs and wishes. What are you hoping to see in your Community Education department, in your community, in your neighborhood? We appreciate all kinds of feedback and input and rely on you — our friends and neighbors — to help us build a vibrant program of opportunity and engagement even beyond our class listings.

To that end, we extol our greatest thanks for your unending support and partnership.

Be proud of this great community and know that you belong in Hopkins! All are valued as learners, leaders, instructors, students, organizers, volunteers, friends, and neighbors.

You are what makes Community Education great and we value your investment and involvement.

Stop by our office — you are always welcome. Talk to us about all that could be as we travel the road from Great to World Class along with the other areas of our Hopkins school community. With your help, we can achieve all that we can dream!

Looking forward with anticipation,

Andrea Sjogren, Adult Program Coordinator

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Art classes empower you to to refine your senses and explore your passion to create

New art forms for you to explore!

Handmade Sketchbooks and Journals Jill Jacobson

Create three different simple, lovely books that can be used to journal, watercolor sketch, or give as gifts. Explore basic bookmaking skills and terms in this hands-on class. $20 materials fee payable to instructor in class. ** #1021: 1 session - limit 12 Mon., Feb. 4 Hopkins Center for the Arts 203

$64 9:30 am-4:00 pm

Nuno Felted Scarf for Spring Leslie Granbeck

Learn a contemporary twist on the traditional art of felt making. Combine handdyed silk fabric and soft wool roving for a lightweight scarf you can wear any time. Explore a variety of surface design techniques and create a one-of-a-kind accessory. $30 materials fee payable to instructor at first class. ** #1014: 1 session - limit 8 Thurs., Apr. 11 Hopkins Center for the Arts 203

$49 5:30-9:30 pm

NEW! Nordic-Inspired Surface Design: Block Printing on Fabric Karen Rognsvoog

Learn to carve on linoleum blocks, and use permanent fabric heat-set inks to print the design on fabric. Turn a simple design into a unique work of art for your table! #1011: 1 session - limit 8 Sat., Feb. 2 Hopkins Center for the Arts 203

$69 9:00 am-5:00 pm

NEW! Linoleum Block Printing for Fine Art Prints, Illustrations, Greeting Cards & More Karen Rognsvoog

Learn the technique of transferring an image to a linoleum block in this beginning printmaking class! Explore carving techniques, how to print images on different kinds of paper, color mixing, and more. No experience is necessary to do this centuries-old art technique. #1009: 6 sessions - limit 8 Fri., Mar. 22-Apr. 26 Hopkins Center for the Arts 203

$89 9:30 am-12:00 pm

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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 your art class.

Please check online for supply lists for your class.

Explore and engage with art!

How to Talk About Historical Art

How to Talk About Contemporary Art

Many who appreciate art want to know how to interpret it with more technical understanding. Discuss the basics of art history, styles, and techniques for making different types of art. Then, tour the galleries of the Minneapolis Institute of Art and practice your newly acquired visual vocabulary. All levels welcome!

Engage with conceptual art, post-modern art, and more.

Students will learn the difference between contemporary, modern, and historical art. Discuss artist intent, the role of the audience in art, and art in society. The second day of class may be held at an area gallery. How to Talk about Contemporary Art is designed for all levels.

#1004: 2 sessions Sat., Feb. 2 & 9 Hopkins Center for the Arts 204

#1012: 2 sessions Sat., Mar. 2 & 9 Hopkins Center for the Arts 204

Wren Supak

Wren Supak

$39 2:00-4:00 pm

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Pottery classes for all skill levels.

Exploring Pottery

Pottery on the Wheel — Advanced

It's not too late to learn — adults at all levels of experience can develop pottery skills. Those with experience can explore more advanced techniques such as lids, handles, altering, pattern-making, and more. Unless you are a returning student, attendance is required at the first session. **

Express your passion for clay as you expand your pottery skills. 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. 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. **

Nancy Johnson

Kristin Pavelka

#1024: 9 sessions - limit 10 $129 A: Wed., Jan. 23-Mar. 20 9:30 am-12:00 pm B: Wed., Apr. 3-May 29 9:30 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 167, all sections

Beginning Pottery with Steve Frederickson Steve Frederickson

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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.

Curious about clay? Start your clay-learning process by mastering various hand-building methods and get an introduction to the potter's wheel. Steve will show you a wide-variety of techniques and give you lots of individual instruction as you create projects you choose. If you've always wanted to learn and experiment with pottery, this is the class for you! Students must be able to attend the first three sessions. ** #1017: 8 sessions - limit 5 Tu., Apr. 9-June 4 (no class May 21) Eisenhower Community Center 167

$114 6:30-9:00 pm

Continuing Pottery with Steve Frederickson 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. Develop your personal style with clay and expand your creativity as an artist as you work on projects of your choice. ** #1018: 8 sessions - limit 9 Tu., Apr. 9-June 4 (no class May 21) Eisenhower Community Center 167

#1025: 8 sessions - limit 9 $129 A: Thurs., Jan. 24-Mar. 14 6:30-9:00 pm B: Thurs., Apr. 4-May 23 6:30-9:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 167, all sections

Beginning and Advanced Beginning Pottery Nancy Johnson

Beginners as well as more experienced potters — learn and develop the skills needed for hand building, wheel throwing, decorating, and glazing. Get messy and have fun as you make a variety of interesting and beautiful pieces. Those with experience will benefit from instruction in more advanced techniques such as complex shapes, lids, handles, altering, and more. Unless you are a returning student, attendance is required for the first session. ** #1020: 9 sessions - limit 14 A: Wed., Jan. 23-Mar. 20 B: Wed., Apr. 3-May 29 Eisenhower Community Center 167

$129 6:30-9:00 pm 6:30-9:00 pm

$114 6:30-9:00 pm

Pottery students — take your learning to the next level.

Open Pottery Studio

If you are taking a pottery class through Hopkins Community Education, Open Pottery Studio is an opportunity for you to work on a personal project or continue to work on your class projects. Hopkins Community Education Pottery instructors supervise the open studio time. However, no instruction is provided. Open Pottery Studio fee does not include clay. You may use the clay from your class or purchase additional clay from instructor. These sessions are only open to current pottery students. ** #1013: 1 session $15 A: Sun., Mar. 3 11:00 am-2:00 pm B: Sun., Mar. 10 11:00 am-2:00 pm C: Sun., Mar. 17 11:00 am-2:00 pm D: Sun., Apr. 7 11:00 am-2:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 167, all sections

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E: Sun., Apr. 14 F: Sun., Apr. 28 G: Sun., May 5 H: Sun., May 19

11:00 am-2:00 pm 11:00 am-2:00 pm 11:00 am-2:00 pm 11:00 am-2:00 pm

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Create pottery for a cause!

Empty Bowls Pottery

Steve Frederickson, Chris Frederiksen, Kathy Israel No pottery experience is necessary to create a beautiful ceramic soup bowl for the annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser to fight hunger in our community! You will build two bowls by hand — one bowl to donate to the Empty Bowls event and one to keep! Bowls are created at the first class and glazed at the second. This is a wonderful family experience — please register each parent and child separately. No discounts. Bowl pick-up is Saturday, March 10, 9:00-10:00 am. The Empty Bowls event is on Tuesday, March 12 from 11:00 am-7:00 pm at Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins. #1028: 2 sessions - limit 16 A: Sat., Feb. 2 & 16 B: Sat., Feb. 2 & 16 C: Sat., Feb. 2 & 16 D: Sun., Feb. 3 & 17 E: Sun., Feb. 3 & 17 Eisenhower Community Center 167, all sections

$19 9:00-11:00 am 12:00-2:00 pm 2:30-4:30 pm 12:00-2:00 pm 2:30-4:30 pm

F: Sat., Feb. 9 & 23 G: Sat., Feb. 9 & 23 H: Sat., Feb. 9 & 23 I: Sun., Feb. 10 & 24 J: Sun., Feb. 10 & 24

9:00-11:00 am 12:00-2:00 pm 2:30-4:30 pm 12:00-2:00 pm 2:30-4:30 pm

Capture the light with mosaics and glass.

Glass Mosaic: Garden Stepping Stones

Glass Mosaic: Sign or Garden Stake

Using pre-cut glass, design and create a gorgeous stepping stone for your garden. Patterns will be available, or you can bring an outline of a child's hand to make a unique keepsake. 8" round and square molds are available. Materials fee of $15 includes all supplies for one stepping stone, and there will be time to make multiple. Bring a bag lunch and spend the day being creative! **

Create a beautiful mosaic piece for your garden! Using pre-cut glass, decorate a bird, butterfly, or flower with colorful glass. A variety of sign sizes and stencils are also available. The first night you'll work on your project. The second night uses grout, so dress for mess. After your project is finished, you will learn about glass cutting, mosaic resources, and more. Material fees are payable to the instructor in first class. Signs start at $14, and the garden stakes are 3 for $30. More stakes available for $10 each. **

Lindsey Guetter

#1006: 1 session - limit 12 Sat., Feb. 16 Eisenhower Community Center 206

$59 10:00 am-3:30 pm

Lindsey Guetter

#1007: 2 sessions - limit 12 Thurs., Apr. 4 & 11 Eisenhower Community Center 206

$59 6:00-9:00 pm

Glass Mosaic: Table Lamp or Candle Holder Lindsey Guetter

Create a custom, colorful table lamp or candleholder! Using pre-cut glass, you will cover a 4" x 9" lamp or 3" x 3" square candle holder. Stencils will be available, or you can create your own designs.

The first night is dedicated to working on your project, having fun, and discovering your creative side.

The second night uses grout, so make sure to dress for a mess. After your project is finished, you will learn about glass cutting, mosaic resources, other types of mosaics. Materials fee of $30 includes 1 lamp or 3 candle holders and is payable to the instructor in first class. Additional candleholders are available for $10 each. ** #1008: 2 sessions - limit 12 Mon., Feb. 18 & 25

$59 6:00-9:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 206

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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 your art class.

Please check online for supply lists for your class.

NEW! Guided Tour: Hopkins Center for the Arts!

Arts Center Staff

Whether you’ve been to Hopkins Center for the Arts previously or never stepped foot inside, we’d like to welcome you to come in and take a guided tour! Your guide will explore the history of the building and share what happens behind the large glass windows of Hopkins Center for the Arts. All ages welcome. #1023: 1 session Free! Registration required.

A: Tu., Jan. 22 6:30-7:15 pm B: Sat., Feb. 9 3:00-3:45 pm Hopkins Center for the Arts Lobby, all sections

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C: Thurs., Mar. 28 D: Sat., Apr. 6

2:00-2:45 pm 11:00-11:45 am

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Discover your love for fine arts through drawing.

Drawing From Observation: Beginning and Continuing Students

Drawing From Observation: Continuing Students Only

Lose your fear of drawing! Learn to draw or enhance your drawing skills. Explore the endless possibilities of different media and how to use them. Create drawings and learn how to evaluate and talk about art in a positive environment. A great class for beginning and continuing students alike. $20 supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

Continue to explore advanced drawing technique and gain confidence as you enhance your drawing skills. Explore a variety of media and surfaces. Continue to create drawings and learn how to evaluate and talk about art in a positive environment. This class is for continuing drawing students. $20 supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

#1004: 7 sessions - limit 14 A: Tu., Jan. 22-Mar. 12 (no class Feb. 19) B: Wed., Jan. 23-Mar. 6 C: Wed., Mar. 13-May 1 (no class Mar. 27) Hopkins Center for the Arts 203, all sections

#1022: 7 sessions - limit 14 $119 A: Wed., Jan. 23-Mar. 6 9:30 am-12:30 pm B: Wed., Jan. 23-Mar. 6 2:00-5:00 pm C: Wed., Mar. 13-May 1 9:30 am-12:30 pm D: Wed., Mar. 13-May 1 2:00-5:00 pm Hopkins Center for the Arts 203, all sections

Jim Clark

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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 your art class.

Please check online for supply lists for your class.

$119 12:30-3:30 pm 6:00-9:00 pm 6:00-9:00 pm

NEW! Figure Drawing Susan Shields

Discover a personal means of depicting and drawing the human figure with accuracy, sensitivity, and expression.

Develop both observational skills and the ability to draw the figure proportionately. Explore composition, perspective, anatomy, and more. #1175: 9 sessions A: Fri., Jan. 25-Mar. 22 B: Fri., Apr. 5-June 7 Hopkins Center for the Arts 203, all sections

$129 6:15-9:15 pm 6:15-9:15 pm

Jim Clark

NEW! About Face Susan Shields

Approach portraiture through multiple media, techniques, and styles, from Classical Realism to Impressionism and beyond. Study the head anatomically, with musculature overlays on skeletal renderings. Sculpt reliefs, pull monotype prints, draw from plaster casts, and work with pastels. #1234: 9 sessions - limit 10 A: Fri., Jan. 25-Mar. 22 B: Fri., Apr. 5-June 7 (no class Apr. 19) Hopkins Center for the Arts 203, all sections

$99 3:30-6:15 pm 3:30-6:15 pm

Immerse yourself in all new daylong painting workshops!

NEW! Amazing Glazing with Acrylics Bonnie Cutts

Learn to use glazing techniques and add heightened beauty to your acrylic paintings. Use acrylic materials to create glazes in a step-by-step process to create images filled with luminosity. Make use of heavy gels and paint to create textured surfaces. Compare both matte and gloss mediums and gels. The options are many! Open to all levels of painting experience. $10 materials fee payable to instructor in class.** #1026: 1 session Sat., Jan. 19 Hopkins Center for the Arts 203

$79 10:00 am-4:00 pm

NEW! Acrylic Marathon Bonnie Cutts

Spend the day working with different GOLDEN acrylic paint formulas along with gels and mediums, and become familiar with fascinating new techniques. Add textures with gels and molding pastes, work on a variety of gorgeous grounds, use mediums in a variety of applications, and make art! Clear explanations of all materials will be presented. Open to all levels of experience. $10 materials fee payable to instructor in class. ** #1027: 1 session Sat., Feb. 23 Eisenhower Community Center 206

$79 10:00 am-4:00 pm

NEW! Abstract Art Painting Intensive Wren Supak

Learn the history of abstract art, then create your own study of abstract art. Finish the day with personal and group critique. You will leave the class with an understanding of abstraction's place in the art world and steps you can take to develop your painting practice. $25 materials fee payable to instructor in class. ** #1019: 1 session - limit 13 Sat., Apr. 13

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$79 9:00 am-5:00 pm Hopkins Center for the Arts 203

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Art

Unique ways to express yourself artistically.

Oil Painting

Painting With Pastels

Learn the time-honored tradition of oil painting in a supportive atmosphere. Explore color, design, paint application, and more. We will also look at the work of other artists for inspiration. All skill levels welcome! **

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. **

John Caron

John Caron

#1000: 7 sessions - limit 14 $79 A: Tu., Jan. 22-Mar. 5 9:00 am-12:00 pm #1000: 8 sessions - limit 14 $89 B: Tu., Apr. 2-May 21 9:00 am-12:00 pm Hopkins Center for the Arts 203, all sections

#1002: 7 sessions - limit 14 A: Tu., Jan. 22-Mar. 5 #1002: 8 sessions - limit 14 B: Tu., Apr. 2-May 21 Hopkins Center for the Arts 203, all sections

$79 6:00-9:00 pm $89 6:00-9:00 pm

NEW! Monthly Monday Continuing Watercolor

Pointed Pen Calligraphy

Meet each month to learn something new, practice skills, finish a painting, and get support. Designed for students who have painted with watercolors before and have their own supplies. Keep inspired with new projects and receive assistance with projects of your own.

Learn the Copperplate script, a style of calligraphy that gets its unique look from a flexible, pointed nib that allows variation in thickness through pressure and release.

Begin with the classic letter forms, then learn more styles. $20 materials fee payable to instructor at first class.

Kris MacDonald

Jill Jacobson

#1001: 4 sessions - limit 18 $79 A: Mon., Jan. 28, Feb. 25, Mar. 25, Apr. 29 9:30 am-12:30 pm B: Mon., Jan. 28, Feb. 25, Mar. 25, Apr. 29 1:00-4:00 pm Hopkins Center for the Arts 203, all sections

#1010: 5 sessions - limit 12 Wed., Feb. 27-Mar. 27 Eisenhower Community Center 206

Watercolor Basics

Jill Jacobson

Jill Jacobson

Experience a beginning class that will introduce you to the joy of watercolor painting. Learn techniques and explore the medium. Work on group and individual projects. Come ready to have fun, and enjoy painting! $25 fee payable to instructor at class and will cover most supplies. #1003: 4 sessions - limit 12 Tu., May 7-28 Hopkins Center for the Arts 203

$69 1:00-4:00 pm

$69 6:30-8:30 pm

Continuing Watercolor If you have some experience with watercolor painting and your own supplies — join us to be challenged with this exciting medium as we review watercolor basics and learn new techniques. Students will help develop class topics, and there will be plenty of time for painting. We will encourage each other with sharing and critique. **

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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 your art class.

Please check online for supply lists for your class.

#1005: 4 sessions - limit 15 $69 A: Mon., May 6-June 3 (no class May 27) 9:30 am-12:30 pm D: Mon., May 6-June 3 (no class May 27) 1:00-4:00 pm Hopkins Center for the Arts 203, all sections

NEW! Group and Individual Art Critique: Monthly Meet Up Wren Supak

Learn to analyze your own or another's work in a supportive environment. Discuss the history, value, and steps of critical analysis of your artwork, followed by an instructor-led group critique. Bring one work in progress, any medium, and one finished piece for critiquing. Learn critique methods, and use them to grow in your art practice.

ABCD: All four class sessions #1060: 1 session A: Thurs., Jan. 24 B: Thurs., Feb. 28 Hopkins Center for the Arts 203, all sections

$69 $19 6:00-8:00 pm 6:00-8:00 pm

C: Thurs., Mar. 28 D: Thurs., Apr. 25

6:00-8:00 pm 6:00-8:00 pm

Awaken your creative potential with photography!

Photography Field Shoot 1

Photography Field Shoot 2

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.

Continue to develop your field photography skills with a professional photographer. Bring your own camera and film, either 35 mm or digital.

#1015: 3 sessions - limit 14 Sat., Mar. 16-30 Eisenhower Community Center 111

#1016: 3 sessions - limit 14 Sat., Apr. 13-27 Eisenhower Community Center 111

Randall Spotts

Randall Spotts

$49 9:30-11:30 am

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

Using technology to enhance your life.

Mastering Your iPhone & iPad

How to Cut the Cable TV Cord

Jonathan Freed

Smartphones and tablet computers now outsell desktop computers, for all of the right reasons. This interactive workshop is focused solely on the Apple iPad and iPhone that will take you and your mobile device to a much higher level of understanding and enjoyment. Join us! #2015: 1 session - limit 16 Mon., Apr. 8 Eisenhower Community Center 215

$59 6:00-9:00 pm

Ron Timm

Cable and satellite television is the single most expensive utility for many households. Discover the many viewing options that are free or less expensive than cable. We'll discuss the pros and cons of cable, how to get internet without cable, how to get TV from your computer to your television, and more. Find out why and how thousands of TV watchers are ditching cable forever! #2004: 1 session - limit 30 Thurs., Jan. 24 Eisenhower Community Center 213

$29 7:00-8:30 pm

Google Drive and Docs Sharon Walbran

Learn how to use the free storage for photos and files offered by Google Drive. Explore the capabilities of Google's free apps — web-based word processing, spreadsheets, and slideshow tools that are alternatives to Word® and Excel®. You can convert Word® and Excel® files to Google documents and spreadsheets, then share them with others who can view and edit them. Requirements: You must have a Gmail account and know your Gmail password. #2010: 1 session A: Wed., Mar. 6 B: Wed., May 8

$69 6:00-9:00 pm 6:00-9:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 348, all sections

Explore online learning classes – anytime, anywhere – on your schedule!

A wide variety of online learning classes that you can take from your own home such as: • 12 Steps to a Successful Job Search • Starting a Non Profit • Create a Web Page • Discover Sign Language • Genealogy Basics

• Instant Italian • Introduction to Digital Scrapbooking • Introduction to Photoshop • Resume Writing Workshop • And many more!

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Computer

Discover new skills — it's not too late to learn!

Windows 10 Sharon Walbran

It's time to master your computer! Gain hands-on experience with Windows 10, Microsoft’s latest operating system. Learn how to maximize the use of the start menu, taskbar, and windows. Practice setting up a system with folders for your photos and documents, moving, copying, and deleting files, and recovering deleted files. Take a tour of the settings to see the options available for personalizing your computer and keeping your information private.

QuickBooks® Sharon Walbran

Learn how to set up a company in QuickBooks®, add customer data, vendor information, bank accounts, create invoices, and pay bills. We will experiment with a mock company and discover how to create a budget, capture profit and loss, and cash flow to monitor your company’s growth. The course does not include instruction for the online version of QuickBooks®.

#2013: 1 session $69 A: Wed., Jan. 30 6:00-8:00 pm B: Wed., Apr. 3 6:00-8:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 348, all sections

#2002: 1 session - limit 6 $79 A: Wed., Feb. 27 6:00-9:00 pm B: Wed., May 1 6:00-9:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 348, all sections

Sharon Walbran

Microsoft Office® Basics: Word®, Excel®, PowerPoint® Sharpen your skills with Microsoft Office® 2010 or 2013 in just three sessions. Develop proficiency in Word®, Excel®, and PowerPoint®. Gain the essentials you need to expand your computer skill set and reach your goals! #2001: 3 sessions - limit 12 $99 A: Wed., Feb. 6-20 6:00-9:00 pm B: Wed., Apr. 10-24 6:00-9:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 348, all sections

Computer training designed just for you!

One-On-One Tutorials

Engage Your Own Computer Trainer!

Sharon Walbran

Spend an hour with one of our highly-qualified trainers to focus on your needs, such as basic skills, email, Excel®, creating a newsletter, and more. Please Note: After receiving your registration, we will call you to discuss your needs. Two people may attend together if interested in the same training, call 952-988-4070 to register for two people. You may also request other dates. #2005: 1 session - limit 1 A: Wed., Jan. 30 B: Wed., Feb. 6 C: Wed., Feb. 20 D: Wed., Feb. 27 E: Wed., Mar. 6 F: Wed., Apr. 3 H: Wed., Apr. 24 I: Wed., May 1 Eisenhower Community Center 348, all sections

$49 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm

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Here’s your chance to spend one-on-one time 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. Topics are based on your needs. Beginners are welcome! Sessions are a minimum of 2 hours. Please call 952-988-4070 for information — not available for online registration.

First 2-hour session Each additional hour

$149 $60

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Cooking Revamp your culinar y skills because life happens in the kitchen!

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

Egg rolls, sushi, and more — right in your kitchen!

Sushi

Quick & Easy Homemade Egg Rolls

Let's make sushi! Learn where to shop, preparation of the ingredients, assembly of the rolls, and presentation.

You will create both the traditional rolled maki-zushi and the American California sushi. Start with seasoned sushi rice, then select and roll wonderful ingredients such as chicken, shrimp, smoked salmon, crab, mushrooms, eggs, carrots, avocado, spinach, ginger and more. No raw fish!

Join in this hands-on experience to prepare and taste Chinese traditional-style egg rolls. Explore types of wrappers, fillings, rolling techniques, ways to cook, and more. There will also be plenty of egg rolls to take home! Please bring a food container. $15 supply fee payable to instructor in class.

Laurel Severson

#3018: 1 session - limit 18 Fri., Mar. 22 Eisenhower Community Center 210

Jane Niu

$39 6:00-9:00 pm

$39 6:30-9:30 pm

Homemade Chinese Wontons & Potstickers for Beginners

NEW! The Art of Sushi Jeff Sandino

Learn the art of maki-sushi, rolling rice and various fillings in and around nori (dried seaweed sheets). Options and accompaniments will include shrimp, chicken, crab, avocado, cucumber, tempura onions, cream cheese, spicy mayo, eel sauce, pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce. #2033: 1 session - limit 20 Fri., May 24 Eisenhower Community Center 210

#3027: 1 session - limit 20 Wed., Apr. 17 Eisenhower Community Center 210

$29 6:30-8:00 pm

Jane Niu

Make easy, delicious Chinese wontons and potstickers.

Learn wrap techniques and how to make tasty fillings.

Boil, pan-fry, or steam these delicious appetizers. Taste and take home samples to freeze. Please bring a food container. $15 supply fee payable to instructor in class. #3001: 1 session - limit 20 Wed., May 22 Eisenhower Community Center 210

$39 6:30-9:00 pm

NEW! Tantalizing Thai Cuisine Jeff Sandino

Make your own summer rolls served with both hoisin and peanut dipping sauces. Prepare Pad Thai, too, blending the vibrant flavors of Thailand with rice noodles using shrimp, eggs, chilies, garlic, basil, scallions, sprouts, sesame, lemon, and crushed red pepper flakes. Tempt your taste buds with these Thai treats! #3022: 1 session - limit 20 Fri., May 10

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$29 6:30-8:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

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Cooking

A range of culinary delights to serve at your next meal.

French Dinner

NEW! Great Minnesota Hot Dishes

Send your taste buds on a trip to a France! During this hands-on class, you'll prepare a five-course French dinner. Experience Vichyssoise, Potato Galettes, Saffron Rice, Coquille St. Jacques À La Provençale, and Creme Caramel.

Learn some French history, and the culture of the French Provence region while making this delicious dinner.

The hot dish, or casserole, is a one-bowl dish baked using a single piece of cookware. Use fresh ingredients — no canned soups! — to easily prepare a family meal. Many of these hot dishes can be made ahead, chilled, then baked.

Join us to create sensational dishes including: Beef, Pork, and Sauerkraut; Pork Loin with Dried Apricots and Cherries; Beef and Spinach (or Broccoli); Eggplant and Cheese; Chicken Cobbler with Carrots, Mushrooms, and Peas; Lentils and Vegetables; Baked Penne Pasta with Chicken, Broccoli, and Mushrooms.

Laurel Severson

#3010: 1 session - limit 18 Fri., Jan. 25 Eisenhower Community Center 210

Laurel Severson

$39 6:00-9:00 pm

Art of Indian Cooking I Vanita Shah

Join us for a night of savory Indian cooking guided by Chef Vanita. Learn to make: Naan Bread, Stuffed Potato Curry, and Pilau Rice. #3016: 1 session - limit 16 Thurs., Feb. 21 Eisenhower Community Center 210

$39 6:00-9:00 pm

Art of Indian Cooking II Vanita Shah

Continue the journey to India with Chef Vanita and explore Indian culinary favorites. Learn to make: Baked Samosas, Spiced Pilau Rice, and Shrikhand. #3017: 1 session - limit 16 Tu., Apr. 16 Eisenhower Community Center 210

$39 6:00-9:00 pm

#3014: 1 session - limit 18 Wed., Apr. 3 Eisenhower Community Center 210

$39 6:00-9:00 pm

Three Fish for Spring and Beyond Steve Frederickson

What better way to start spring than with three different fish dishes? Cook an easy and tasty Salmon with White Wine Caper Sauce. Then, we will make a mild-tasting Cod with Citrus Buerre Blanc. The third preparation to savor is Pan-seared Tuna with Ginger Shiitake Cream Sauce. All three recipes will make your dinner guests ask for more! #3006: 1 session - limit 14 Thurs., Apr. 25 Eisenhower Community Center 210

$39 6:00-9:00 pm

Italian with Chef Jeff Sandino!

NEW! Spectacular Dinner

NEW! Family Style Italian

Learn to create a special — but not difficult — meal! Begin with authentic Onion Soup topped with French bread that is covered with melted, golden-brown Swiss cheese.

We will make two entrees: French Pork Tenderloin with Apple Brandy and Roasted Pork Tenderloin with a Balsamic Vinegar/Raisin Sauce. Select a vegetable that is easy but elegant: Glazed Fresh Parsnips with Carrots and Carrots Sauteed in Raspberry Vinegar. Add a Red Onion Confit for color and accent, as well as a Golden Potato Tart. Conclude your meal with Chocolate Amaretto Mousse garnished with Creme Fraiche. Delicious!

Prepare cacciatore-style chicken sauteed in olive oil with garlic, red onion, mushrooms, and capers in a delightful marinara sauce. Add classic garlic mashed potatoes paired and tender green beans tossed in olive oil with fresh squeezed lemon juice to complete this meal. Learn complete dinner preparation and enjoy the company of cooking with family, friends, and neighbors.

#3009: 1 session - limit 18 Thurs., May 2 Eisenhower Community Center 210

NEW! Southern Italian Dinner

Laurel Severson

Jeff Sandino

$39 6:00-9:00 pm

Traditional Southern Dinner Laurel Severson

Join us in creating a memorable meal that includes: Crab Dip, Cheese Straws, Gumbo, Jambalaya, Red Beans and Rice, Buttermilk Biscuits, Cheese Grits, Pecan Praline candy, and Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce. #3019: 1 session - limit 18 Wed., May 15 Eisenhower Community Center 210

$39 6:00-9:00 pm

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#3020: 1 session - limit 20 Mon., Mar. 4 Eisenhower Community Center 210

$29 6:30-8:00 pm

Jeff Sandino

Let Chef Jeff Sandino be your guide as you prepare traditional manicotti stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese baked in a delectable marinara sauce. Add classic Italian-style bruschetta topped with a relish of fresh basil, roma tomatoes, sweet red onion, garlic, and olive oil. Enjoy and learn traditional Southern Italian fare in this shorter, focused culinary experience. #3021: 1 session - limit 20 Fri., Apr. 19 Eisenhower Community Center 210

$29 6:30-8:00 pm

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Learn how to make it from scratch!

Just in time for Valentine's Day!

Truffles — Chocolate Candies For All Occasions Nancy Burgeson

You've tried the rest, now try the best — truffles you make yourself! With just one three-hour class, you'll be making truffles for all special occasions. Learn to make five different recipes in class, and take home a box of 15-18 truffles. $12 supply fee payable to instructor in class. Optional truffle kits ($18) will be available for purchase. #3023: 1 session - limit 18 Tu., Feb. 12 Eisenhower Community Center 210, 213

$39 6:00-9:00 pm

Carol Schaub

Make your own mozzarella cheese and yogurt without the chemical additives of commercial products. Recipes for several types of cheeses, recipes that use cheese and yogurt, and information for supplies are included. Bring two one-cup containers with secure lids to take home mozzarella cheese and yogurt starter. #3015: 1 session - limit 12 Mon., Mar. 18 Eisenhower Community Center 210

$39 6:30-8:15 pm

Artisan Bread in Minutes Carol Schaub

NEW! Spring Treats!

Nancy Burgeson

From cookie and bread ideas to simple cakes, you'll be ready for spring festivities in no time. This class consists of demonstration and hands-on creation. Each student will take home a small box of their goodies. Supply fee of $14 payable to instructor in class. #3013: 1 session Thurs., Mar. 7 Eisenhower Community Center 210

Mozzarella Cheese & Yogurt for Beginners

$39 6:00-9:00 pm

Learn to make savory, healthy breads using dough mixed in minutes and stored up to two weeks in your refrigerator.

Explore the basic theory of artisan breads using wet dough — bake a loaf in class to take home, plus mix a batch of dough to make more bread over the next two weeks.

Bring to class: five-quart mixing bowl with cover, a set of measuring cups and spoons, and a large wooden spoon. #3002: 1 session - limit 16 Thurs., Feb. 28 Eisenhower Community Center 210

$34 6:30-8:15 pm

'Cook with Your Kids' classes — spend time together!

Mac and Cheese My Way Cook with Your Kids (Ages 6+)

Breakfast Basics Cook with Your Kids (Ages 6+)

Increase your child's confidence in the kitchen! Learn to make homemade mac and cheese that is a complete meal with proteins and vegetables added. Then, round out the meal with a salad and dessert. Bring your future chef to this great class!

Breakfast starts the day out right! Learn how to scramble, fry, and poach eggs, and explore a few recipes for easy weekday breakfasts. We will also make a full Sunday brunch with gooey monkey bread, an egg bake, and breakfast meat.

#3024: 1 session Sat., Jan. 26 Eisenhower Community Center 210

#3005: 1 session Sat., Mar. 2 Eisenhower Community Center 210

Melissa Frederickson

$49 per parent/child pair 1:00-3:30 pm

Melissa Frederickson

$49 per parent/child pair 1:00-3:30 pm

NEW! Homemade Pizza Cook with Your Kids (Ages 6+)

NEW! Breakfast Basics 2 Cook with Your Kids (Ages 6+)

Make a simple dough for pizza and include all your favorite toppings. Add some cheese, bake it up, and enjoy a lunch of pizza, french bread, and a salad.

Expand your breakfast options! Create a french toast bake with bacon and a fruit salad. Learn to prepare this family meal together while honing culinary skills and talking nutrition.

Melissa Frederickson

#3025: 1 session Sat., Feb. 23 Eisenhower Community Center 210

$49 per parent/child pair 1:00-3:30 pm

Melissa Frederickson

#3028: 1 session Sat., Apr. 27 Eisenhower Community Center 210

$49 per parent/child pair 1:00-3:30 pm

Be a Wok Star Cook with Your Kids (Ages 11-14) Melissa Frederickson

Explore the world of wok cooking with your child. We will make cream cheese wontons, stir-fry, and a fruit plate for a complete wok meal. #3026: 1 session Sat., Apr. 13

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$49 per parent/child pair 1:00-3:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

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Fitness

Fi t n e s s c l a s s e s a r e y o u r first step toward feeling and looking your best

Balance and strengthen your way to better health.

Pilates for Buff BonesÂŽ

Pilates Mat 1

Join this workout designed for bone strengthening and balance using Pilates, strength training, and rehabilitative exercise. Tone your arms, hips, back, and abs. The medically-endorsed Buff BonesÂŽ system improves posture and is for all fitness levels, even people with osteoporosis!

Pilates is a whole body approach to gaining strength and improving wellness by accessing your deepest core muscles. Focus on breathing, alignment, and balance as a foundation for building strength. Use resistance bands, weighted balls, foam rollers, and fitness rings. No experience required! Please bring a Pilates mat and towel.

Nancy Maple Ellsworth

#4003: 9 sessions - limit 16 A: Mon., Jan. 7-Mar. 18 No class Jan. 14, Feb. 25 B: Thurs., Jan. 10-Mar. 21 No class Jan. 31, Feb. 28 #4003: 8 sessions - limit 16 C: Mon., Apr. 1-May 20 D: Thurs., Apr. 4-May 30 No class Apr. 18 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218, all sections

Nancy Ellsworth

$119 8:00-9:00 am 8:00-9:00 am $109 8:00-9:00 am 8:00-9:00 am

Fit For Life With Kettlebells Sharon Nelson

Reverse the effects of aging by improving posture, core strength, balance, and bone density. Use kettlebells to gain strength leading to increased metabolism by rebuilding muscle. All fitness levels welcome!

5-CLASS PASS: Any 5 one-hour sessions per section

$49

#4002: 9 sessions $89 A: Tu./Thurs., Jan. 15-Feb. 14 5:30-6:30 pm No class Jan. 29 #4002: 10 sessions $94 B: Tu./Thurs., Feb. 19-Mar. 21 5:30-6:30 pm C: Tu./Thurs., Mar. 26-Apr. 25 5:30-6:30 pm D: Tu./Thurs., Apr. 30-May 30 5:30-6:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center Cafeteria, all sections

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#4004: 6 sessions - limit 15 Mon., Apr. 8-May 20 (no class Apr. 22) Hopkins Center for the Arts 218

$89 5:00-6:00 pm

Maximize Your Overall Well-Being Edwards Burns

Designed to meet your fitness goals, this class will help enhance balance, increase strength, and promote mental health. Feel improvement by your fourth class! #4010: 10 sessions A: Mon./Wed., Jan. 7-31 and Sat., Jan. 12-Feb. 2 No class Jan. 19, 21 #4010: 8 sessions B: Mon./Wed., Feb. 4-25 and Sat. Feb. 23 #4010: 6 sessions C: Tu./Thurs. Mar. 12-21 and Sat., Mar. 9-16 #4010: 12 sessions D: Tu./Thurs. Apr. 2-30 and Sat., Apr. 6-27 No class Apr. 20 #4010: 9 sessions E: Tu./Thurs., May 7-23 and Sat., May 11-25 Lindbergh Center Weight Room, all sections

$109 5:30-6:30 pm 10:00-11:00 am $89 5:30-6:30 pm 10:00-11:00 am $69 5:30-6:30 pm 10:00-11:00 am $129 5:30-6:30 pm 10:00-11:00 am $99 5:30-6:30 pm 10:00-11:00 am

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More yoga classes for you to experience!

Morning Yoga

Slow Flow Yoga

Begin your day with this rejuvenating morning yoga practice. Focus on basic standing, sitting, and restorative poses. Increase strength, improve flexibility, gain stress relief, and more! All levels of experience welcome. Please bring a yoga mat and other yoga props (optional).

Build your strength and stability, increase your flexibility, and reduce stress by quieting your mind in this class for beginning and experienced yogis. Bring a yoga mat and other yoga props (optional) you may wish to use to class.

Nancy Marcy

#4019: 6 sessions A: Tu., Jan. 8-Feb. 12 B: Thurs., Jan. 10-Feb. 14 C: Tu., Feb. 19-Apr. 9 No class Feb. 26 & Mar. 26 #4019: 5 sessions D: Thurs., Feb. 21-Apr. 4 No class Feb. 28 & Mar. 28 #4019: 6 sessions E: Tu., Apr. 23-May 28 F: Thurs., Apr. 25-May 30 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218, all sections

Holly Slocum

$59 9:00-10:00 am 9:00-10:00 am 9:00-10:00 am

#4006: 6 sessions A: Thurs., Jan. 17-Feb. 21 B: Thurs., Mar. 7-Apr. 11 C: Thurs., Apr. 18-May 23 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218, all sections

$49 9:00-10:00 am

Yin Yoga

$59 9:00-10:00 am 9:00-10:00 am

Yin yoga involves light stretching in supported poses that are often held for several minutes. It increases flexibility through a series of on-the-mat postures. This practice will open your greater awareness by releasing stress in your muscles, ligaments, tendons, and fascia. Excellent for runners, weightlifters, athletes, or yogis that practice more vigorous (yang) types of yoga. Please bring a yoga mat.

Iyengar Yoga Nancy Marcy

Focus on correctly aligning your body to improve posture, breathing, and circulation. Begin with basic standing poses maturing to forward bends, back bends, twists, inversions, restorative poses, and pranayama (breath control). Use props such as blankets, blocks, and chairs to benefit from the poses regardless of physical condition or experience. #4021: 6 sessions - limit 10 A: Mon., Jan. 7-Feb. 11 B: Wed., Jan. 9-Feb. 13 C: Mon., Feb. 18-Apr. 8 No class Feb. 25, Mar. 25 D: Wed., Feb. 20-Apr. 10 No class Feb. 27, Mar. 27 #4021: 5 sessions - limit 10 E: Mon., Apr. 22-May 20 #4021: 6 sessions - limit 10 F: Wed., Apr. 24-May 29 Eisenhower Community Center 205, all sections

$59 4:30-5:30 pm 4:00-5:00 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 4:00-5:00 pm $49 4:30-5:30 pm $59 4:00-5:00 pm

$69 6:00-7:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm

Holly Slocum

#4007: 6 sessions A: Thurs., Jan. 17-Feb. 21 B: Thurs., Feb. 28-Apr. 4 C: Thurs., Apr. 11-May 16 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218, all sections

$69 7:15-8:15 pm 7:15-8:15 pm 7:15-8:15 pm

Monday Night Yoga Mary Coats

A perfect way to start your week! Engage in a grounding and energetically balancing yoga class. This asana practice is great for beginners and continuing yoga students. We will experience the postures with mind, body, and breath. Our attention will include focus on alignment and the relationship of flexibility and strength in the body.

Please bring mat and yoga block. #4029: 8 sessions - limit 20 A: Mon., Jan. 21-Mar. 18 (no class Feb. 18) B: Mon., Mar. 25-May 20 (no class Apr. 1) Hopkins Center for the Arts 218, all sections

$89 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm

Yoga Basics

Dance Unlimited Staff Learn the basics of yoga in this Sunday morning class. Discover poses and sequences at a beginner's pace while concentrating on proper alignment and breath. Modifications and challenges will be given for various abilities. #4016: 6 sessions - limit 12 Sun., Jan. 27-Mar. 3

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$89 9:45-10:30 am Dance Unlimited, 6900 Oxford St., St. Louis Park

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Fitness

Let yoga take your fitness to new heights!

BARRE Fitness

NEW! Full Body Yoga

BARRE Fitness is a total conditioning program that blends classical ballet exercises with Pilates, yoga, and strength movements. Burn fat and increase lean muscle mass with this low-impact exercise. Use the ballet barre, as well as center work, to perform a variety of exercises to target multiple muscles. Please bring a pair of dumbbells (2-3 pounds) and a mat to class.

Learn the basics of yoga in this evening class for all ages.

Discover poses and sequences at a pace that suits all levels, while concentrating on proper alignment and breath.

Modifications and challenges will be given for various abilities as needed.

Dance Unlimited Staff

#4023: 9 sessions - limit 12 $109 A: Wed., Jan. 16-Mar. 13 6:20-7:10 pm #4023: 7 sessions - limit 12 $89 B: Wed., Apr. 10-May 22 6:20-7:10 pm Dance Unlimited, 6900 Oxford St., St. Louis Park

Fitness Yoga

Dance Unlimited Staff Join an active yoga class with an emphasis on proper form and alignment. Get a great workout consisting of flowing yoga postures, deep stretches, and balance work. Feel energized and refreshed! All levels welcome. Bring a yoga mat to class. #4018: 9 sessions - limit 12 $99 A: Wed., Jan. 16-Mar. 13 7:15-8:05 pm #4018: 7 sessions - limit 12 $79 B: Wed., Apr. 10-May 22 7:15-8:05 pm Dance Unlimited, 6900 Oxford St., St. Louis Park

BARRE-Yoga Fusion Dance Unlimited Staff

BARRE Fitness blended with yoga postures and weight training — a total body workout! All fitness levels will be challenged in this class, and no barre or yoga experience is needed. Extended class time allows for a longer cool down with deep stretches. Please bring 2-3 pound dumbbells and a mat to class. #4024: 8 sessions - limit 12 $99 Sun., Jan. 27-Mar. 17 11:30 am-12:45 pm Dance Unlimited, 6900 Oxford St., St. Louis Park

Yoga Sculpt

Dance Unlimited Staff Not your average yoga class! Increase strength and flexibility with this challenging blend of yoga and strength training. Resistance with hand weights and your own body weight will be incorporated into a flowing sequence of yoga poses and series. Some experience with yoga is recommended. Modifications will be given for various levels. Please bring a pair of dumbbells (2-3 pounds) and a mat to class. #4022: 7 sessions - limit 12 $79 Sun., Jan. 27-Mar. 17 (no class Feb. 17) 10:40-11:30 am Dance Unlimited, 6900 Oxford St., St. Louis Park

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Leah Stillman

#4035: 6 sessions - limit 12 A: Wed., Jan. 30-Mar. 6 B: Wed., Mar. 20-May 1 (no class Mar. 27) Hopkins High School S182, all sections

$59 6:00-7:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm

NEW! QiYoga for Beginners Jana Mora

Learn yoga postures and Qigong together in sequence to create a slow-paced but refreshing and invigorating flow of movement to stretch and tone the body and focus and calm the mind. QiYoga features a stretching warm up with gentle strengthening exercises, followed by the QiYoga flow of movement, ending with a relaxing and calming guided meditation. No experience is needed. This class is suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and footwear. #4032: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 A: Thurs., Feb. 14-Mar. 14 (no class Feb. 21) 7:30-8:30 pm B: Thurs., Mar. 21-Apr. 11 7:30-8:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center Cafeteria, all sections

Full Moon Yoga Meditation: Movement, Music, and Power Holly Slocum

Near the full moon, there is a tremendous increase in emotional and creative energy. Harness this energy in class utilizing gentle candlelit movement, breath work, live music, guided meditation, and essential oil. Bring a mat to class.

ABCD: All 4 class sessions $99 #4025: 1 session $29 A: Sat., Jan. 19 7:00-8:30 pm B: Sat., Feb. 16 7:00-8:30 pm C: Fri., Mar. 22 7:00-8:30 pm D: Fri., Apr. 19 7:00-8:30 pm Good Vibrations Yoga, 11 10th Ave S, Hopkins, all sections

Ready to explore Qigong?

See Qigong for Beginners, pg. 19.

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Tone and strengthen in new ways!

Abdominal Strengtheners That Won't Make NEW! Hips, Thighs & Otherwise Janice Novak You Get on the Floor

Learn a “10-minute miracle exercise” series to strengthen lower body muscles quickly, increase metabolism and bone density, trim inches off your lower body by getting rid of excess water weight, stimulate your metabolism with breathing techniques, and more. If you can't get to a gym several times a week, you will love these powerful and effective techniques. Bring a mat.

Janice Novak

Learn a series of extremely effective exercises that will quickly strengthen all four layers of abdominal muscle, especially the deepest layer, without stressing your back or neck joints and without having to get on the floor. Don't waste time with traditional crunches — learn a different, more effective way to strengthen your abdominals, reshape your waistline, and relieve lower back discomfort. #4028: 1 session - limit 35 Tu., Mar. 26 Eisenhower Community Center 207, 209

#4027: 1 session - limit 35 Tu., Apr. 30 Eisenhower Community Center 207, 209

$35 6:00-7:30 pm

$35 6:00-7:30 pm

Hula Hoop Your Way to Fun & Fitness Annette Fragale

Get a great workout while trimming your waist, thighs, and belly with hoops! The specially designed 4-pound exercise hoop targets your waistline and core area and is great cardiovascular exercise, too. Hoops may be purchased from instructor for $15 (optional). #4020: 1 session - limit 30 Sat., Apr. 20

$19 10:00-11:00 am Eisenhower Community Center 207, 209

Dance your way into fitness!

NEW! Groove! Movement, Dance, Fitness

Zumba with Lynnea

Join us for a powerful, yet surprisingly simple method to movement, mindfulness, and balance in a way that's easy and accessible to all! Learn basic choreography and make each movement your own. All genres of music are used.

Classes include warmup, dance, stretching, and brief meditation. Bring a yoga mat for stretching and meditation if desired. No dance experience whatsoever is required.

All fitness levels welcome!

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

Robin Gast

#4026: 6 sessions $59 A: Mon., Jan. 28-Mar. 4 5:30-6:30 pm B: Mon., Mar. 18-Apr. 22 5:30-6:30 pm C: Mon., May 6-June 24 5:30-6:30 pm No class May 20, 27 Eisenhower Community Center Cafeteria, all sections

Lynnea Doublette

#4017: 4 sessions - limit 20 A: Mon., Jan. 28-Feb. 18 B: Mon., Feb. 25-Mar. 18 C: Mon., Mar. 25-Apr. 15 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218, all sections

$39 6:15-7:15 pm 6:15-7:15 pm 6:15-7:15 pm

WATC H F O R D E TA I L S !

Coming this spring:

ROYAL FAMILY FUN EVENT! Spend time together while enjoying fun activities for kids and families!

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Explore the gentle exercise that strengthens.

Advanced Tai Chi for Balance, Flexibility, Strength, and Wellness Christine Morgan

Tai Chi for Balance, Flexibility, Strength, and Wellness Christine Morgan

Learn the practice of slow, low-impact movements with certified instructor Christine Morgan. Tai Chi is known to help improve stability, alleviate arthritis pain, reduce bone loss in menopausal women, strengthen lower body and legs, reduce stress, and more. #4001: 6 sessions - limit 20 $59 A: Wed., Jan. 23-Feb. 27 2:00-3:00 pm B: Wed., Mar. 6-Apr. 10 2:00-3:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 207, 209, all sections

Advance your Tai Chi practice! This class builds on the SUN family form learned in Tai Chi for Balance, Flexibility, Strength, and Wellness. Learn new, more challenging movements. Prerequisite: Tai Chi for Balance, Flexibility, Strength, and Wellness. Please wear flat shoes — no sandals — and loose, comfortable clothing. #4012: 6 sessions - limit 20 $59 A: Wed., Jan. 23-Feb. 27 3:15-4:15 pm B: Wed., Mar. 6-Apr. 10 3:15-4:15 pm Eisenhower Community Center 207, 209, all sections

Tai Chi Chuan Christine Morgan

Practice this non-martial, gentle exercise to reduce stress, strengthen the body, and restore balance. There are many physical and psychological benefits. Tai Chi can be practiced by people of any age, ability, and level of health and is adaptable for most disabilities. #4000: 6 sessions - limit 20 $59 A: Wed., Jan. 23-Feb. 27 6:00-7:00 pm B: Wed., Mar. 6-Apr. 10 6:00-7:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 207, 209, all sections

Family Swim Saturdays: Family fitness fun!

Join us for a season of fun family swimming at the Eisenhower Community Center pool. Lifeguards are on duty during all family swim hours. (This is not a swim lesson.)

Swimmers must furnish their own suits and towels. All youth swimmers must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older who is dressed to swim. Swimmers may use approved masks/goggles, fins, and snorkels. Please register and pay in the Eisenhower Community Center reception area before heading to the pool.

Ongoing through March 16, 1:00-3:00 p.m. $10/session per family • Eisenhower Community Center Pool, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins

More Fitness Fun through Hopkins Community Education and Community Organizations

Thursdays, Lindbergh Center

Walking/Jogging Track-Lindbergh Center: Hopkins Community Education 1/6 mile track is typically open for community walkers and joggers daily from 6 am-10 pm. Check the monthly calendar for exclusion dates. $5 daily fee or annual memberships. Call 952-988-4519 for details.

Fitness Center/Weight Room-Lindbergh Center: Hopkins Community Education Community members may use the free weights and aerobic machines such as bikes and ellipticals during the week in the late afternoon/evening and weekends. Call 952-988-4519 for details 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 Walking is typically 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 4:00 p.m. in the lobby of Eisenhower Community Center. Times are subject to change. Call 952-9884070 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

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 or visit www.genesisaquatics.org

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

Solutions for achieving weight loss and wellness.

NEW! The Swiss Chocolate Diet!

Try it first: Free demo class

NEW! Food as Medicine: Your Food & Mood Connection

Leave yo-yo diets behind! Losing weight is not only about food — learn to balance your nutrition while managing stress and practicing daily mindfulness. No more thinking, “I can't eat that.” Instead, say “I can eat that — and I can lose weight, too!”

Learn about foods that affect health conditions including anxiety, depression, stress, and inflammation. Discuss principles for healthier eating, understand how to eat foods to balance your mood, identify your own food rules, and gain understanding about how stress and inflammation affect your body. Take control of your health!

Mary Bray

Monica Peterson

Demo Class: #4503 Free! Registration required.

A: Mon., Jan. 21 1:00-2:30 pm B: Wed., Jan. 23 6:00-7:30 pm #4504: 4 sessions - limit 25 $59 A: Mon., Jan. 28-Feb. 18 1:00-2:30 pm B: Wed., Jan. 30-Feb. 20 6:00-7:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 219, all sections

NEW! Acupressure to Assist Weight Loss Janice Novak, MS

Acupressure is a Chinese healing technique that involves pressing or massaging key points on the body to stimulate energy flow. Learn the main pressure points that help strengthen thyroid functions, boost metabolism, decrease cravings, strengthen the digestive system, and more. #4516: 1 session - limit 35 Thurs., May 9 Eisenhower Community Center Gym N

$35 6:00-7:30 pm

Why Fascia Matters Karen Kleinman

Learn more about connective tissue, or fascia in your body, and how your everyday posture, habits, injuries, trauma, and stress can change the tissue in your body, causing stiffness, aches, and pains. Wear comfortable clothes for participating in stretches and movement. Please bring large beach towel or yoga mat for lying on the floor. Bring a yoga strap or purchase in class for $7.50. #4512: 1 session $29 A: Wed., Apr. 10 6:30-8:00 pm B: Wed., May 22 6:30-8:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 213, all sections

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#4517: 1 session - limit 30 Tu., Feb. 19 Eisenhower Community Center 217

$35 6:00-8:30 pm

Overcome Your Carbohydrate Cravings Janice Novak, MS

Do you crave carbs, snack foods, and sweets and find the more you eat, the more you want to eat? Discover a plan that will stop your cravings, help you lose weight, and help keep your insulin levels balanced. Overcoming carb cravings is a matter of biology. Learn how you can stop the vicious cycle of food craving and weight gain. #4515: 1 session - limit 35 Mon., Feb. 4 Eisenhower Community Center 208

$35 6:00-7:30 pm

NEW! Natural Sleep Strategies: Beauty Rest for All Monica Peterson

Insomnia, middle-of-the-night awakening, and poor sleep quality affect many of us. Learn about sleep hygiene and steps to restful sleep. Explore common challenges to sleep, assess your sleep issues, design a plan for your own better sleep, and more. Course uses discussion and hands-on practice of holistic mind and body techniques. #4519: 1 session - limit 30 Tu., Mar. 26 Eisenhower Community Center 215

$35 6:00-8:30 pm

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WINTER/SPRING 2019

Classes to improve your quality of life.

NEW! CPR, First Aid & AED: Initial Course Apollo Medical

Learn first aid, choking relief, CPR, and AED operation for adults, children, and infants. This class meets child care certification requirements. Upon completion you will receive an American Heart certification card if desired. $20 supply fee payable to instructor for the certification card.

NEW! Stress Less: Holistic Skills for Everyday Stress Management Monica Peterson

Stress affects our entire body from head to toe. Learn about the interaction between the brain, body, immune system, and stress response cycle. Explore psychoneuroimmunology, as well as holistic strategies for stress management.

#6524: 1 session $84 A: Sat., Feb. 2 9:00 am-2:00 pm B: Sat., Apr. 6 9:00 am-2:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 223, all sections

#4518: 1 session - limit 30 Thurs., Jan. 24 Eisenhower Community Center 217

NEW! CPR, First Aid & AED Training: Refresher Course

Jana Mora

Apollo Medical

Refresh your skills in first aid, CPR, and AED operation for adults, children, and infants. This course does not cover child care certification requirements. Upon completion you will receive an American Heart certification card if desired. Proof of current or recently expired CPR card required. $20 supply fee payable to instructor for certification card. #6523: 1 session $59 A: Wed., Feb. 27 6:30-9:30 pm B: Thurs., May 2 6:30-9:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 213, all sections

Managing the Side Effects of Cancer

$35 6:00-8:30 pm

NEW! Qigong for Beginners Learn this Chinese method of physical exercise and meditation designed to improve health, peace of mind, and the harmony of living energy within the body. Qigong can be done standing or sitting and is especially helpful for those with limited range of motion. Class includes warmup with stretching and gentle strengthening followed by slow-paced movements, breathing, and meditation. No experience is needed. Wear comfortable clothing. #4005: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 A: Thurs., Feb. 7-Mar. 7 (no class Feb. 21) 6:30-7:30 pm B: Thurs., Mar. 21-Apr. 11 6:30-7:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center Cafeteria, all sections

Katherine Knoploh

Are you newly diagnosed with cancer, going through treatment, or are post treatment and experiencing side effects?

Fatigue, nausea, neuropathy, and brain fog are common side effects during and after treatment — but you don’t have to suffer through it! Learn strategies for holistically managing or improving side effects with lifestyle practices. Caregivers are welcome to register as well. Instructor is a 2015 cancer warrior and a holistic health coach who has a passion for providing education and support to those experiencing cancer. #4525: 1 session A: Wed., Feb. 6 B: Wed., Mar. 6

$29 10:00-11:00 am 10:00-11:00 am Eisenhower Community Center 215, all sections

Discover the Alexander Technique for stress release!

Alexander Technique: Introduction Try it first: Free demo class Lisa Galbraith Heyl

This 100-year-old technique is designed to release stress, create ease of movement, and enhance your quality of life. Receive individual instruction in class, along with one 15 minute private lesson. Try our demo class to see what this technique can do for you!

Demo Class: #4500 Free! Registration required.

A: Thurs., Jan. 17 10:30-11:30 am B: Thurs., Apr. 18 10:30-11:30 am #4501: 6 sessions $59 A: Thurs., Jan. 24-Feb. 28 10:30 am-12:00 pm B: Thurs., Apr. 25-May 30 10:30 am-12:00 pm Hopkins Center for the Arts 218, all sections

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Alexander Technique: Continuing Lisa Galbraith Heyl

More Alexander Technique! Learn to incorporate the Alexander Technique more consciously into your daily life.

Receive individual instruction in class, along with one 15 minute private lesson. Prerequisite: Alexander Technique: Introduction. #4502: 6 sessions A: Thurs., Jan. 24-Feb. 28 B: Thurs., Mar. 7-Apr. 11 C: Thurs., Apr. 25-May 30 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218, all sections

$59 12:00-1:30 pm 12:00-1:30 pm 12:00-1:30 pm

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Hobbies

Hobbies take you to new places and give you creative experiences

Create something new this spring.

All Occasion Hand-Stamped Cards

Twined Rag Rug Weaving

Craft 25 hand-stamped cards (five cards of five designs) for a variety of occasions! Class includes pre-cut materials, envelopes, and use of instructor’s stamps, inks, and tools.

Bring an adhesive of your choice to class (tombow, double stick tape, etc.) or purchase from instructor in class.

Discover the fine art of twined rag rug weaving, a great way to recycle old clothing or extra fabric. Learn the warping process, develop weaving techniques, and learn the finishing process for your own unique rug creation. Leave class with a completed 20" x 32" rug and the knowledge to create beautiful pieces for your home, cabin, family, and friends. Bring a sharp scissors, crochet hook/latch hook, and approximately 15 yards of any similar weight fabric to class. Plan on a total of 12-15 hours between classes to complete your rug. Instructions on how to prepare your fabric will be distributed to you 5 days prior to class. $45 materials fee for loom purchase and supplies payable to instructor at first class.

Elizabeth Hawley

#5000: 1 session - limit 10 Thurs., Mar. 7 Eisenhower Community Center 217

Janet Pool

$29 6:00-9:00 pm

Gentle Exfoliating Fresh Spring Sugar Scrub Shapes Raulla Mitchell

Make gently cleansing and exfoliating sugar scrubs in playful spring shapes with refreshing phthalate-free fragrances you'll love, including: passion fruit, lemon, peach, lime, melon, lavender, rose, nectarine, orange, and more. A perfect handmade gift for Mother's Day! Take home charming sugar scrubs, recipes, and tips. $20 supply fee payable to instructor in class. #5012: 1 session - limit 12 Thurs., May 9 Eisenhower Community Center 210

#5015: 2 sessions - limit 8 Thurs., Jan. 24 & 31 Eisenhower Community Center 206

$59 6:30-9:00 pm

$35 6:00-9:00 pm

Get in the game — it's not too late to learn to play chess!

NEW! Let's Play Chess!

Jonathan Patridge

Join us for some chess instruction for beginner to intermediate players. Explore strategy and improve your game, or just discover the basics if you are new to this great game. Time will be devoted to instruction and regular game play. $8 materials fee payable to instructor in first class. #5001: 5 sessions - limit 12 Wed., Jan. 30-Feb. 27

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$39 7:30-8:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 208

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Hobbies

Unpack your creative potential!

Poetry Workshop

NEW! Women's Creative Writing Workshop

Immerse yourself in poetry through discussion, in-class exercises, readings of favorite published poetry, and a focus on growing as a writer — whether you're already published or you've always wanted to try your hand at poetry or prose.

Join us for an engaging group and supportive environment in which to share your story and foster your love of writing in a variety of mediums. Find your unique voice and story!

Open to women who write at all levels, from beginners to advanced writers.

#5016: 3 sessions - limit 14 A: Sat., Feb. 16-Mar. 2 Eisenhower Community Center 217 B: Sat., Apr. 6-27 (no class Apr. 20) Eisenhower Community Center 215

#5017: 3 sessions - limit 14 A: Sat., Feb. 16-Mar. 2 Eisenhower Community Center 217 B: Sat., Apr. 6-27 (no class Apr. 20) Eisenhower Community Center 215

Lauren Wagner

Lauren Wagner

$49 10:00-11:30 am 10:00-11:30 am

$49 12:00-1:30 pm 12:00-1:30 pm

Take the steps to organize your photo memories.

Photo Organization: Print and Digital

Susan DeJute

Are your photographs in a box, drawer, suitcase, phone, camera chip, or all of the above? Could you find a specific photo in seconds? Are they securely backed up? Learn about a system to get every printed and digital photo plus your memorabilia organized. Learn about scanning slides, movies, and prints, as well as cloud storage. You'll leave class with a plan that allows you to access every photo you own in seconds! #5025: 1 session A: Wed., Feb. 6 B: Wed., Apr. 17

$39 7:00-8:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 217 7:00-8:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 213

Looking for Local Trips?

Find them online: www.hopkinsmn/716/trips-tours

Find photography classes in the Art section on page 7.

Explore the moon, planets, and stars at the Eisenhower Observatory!

The Eisenhower Observatory is an awesome experience for everyone (age 7+)!

View the night sky through the Lawrence Sauter Telescope, located in the historic observatory atop the Eisenhower Community Center in Room 347. With the guidance of trained volunteers, discover the moon, planets, stars, and constellations. Viewings are limited to 15 participants. Group reservations available.

A $3 donation for adults and students, and $35 for groups is requested. Must be age 7 or older.

Reservations are required. For viewing times and to register, visit HopkinsSchools.org/observatory or call Hopkins Community Education staff at 952-988-4070.

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Home & Garden Tr a n s f o r m y o u r h o m e a n d garden into the refuge you’ve always dreamed of

Celebrate spring — get ready to grow!

NEW! The Care of Houseplants

Butterfly Gardening

Join us and learn the essentials of houseplant care including watering, soil, and light. Discover suitable plants for various conditions such as low light, medium light, and low humidity, along with specific care information. Handouts will include a plant list and an article about controlling indoor plant-related insects.

Discover butterfly gardening! Explore host and nectar plants, and learn how to create your own butterfly garden!

Hennepin County Master Gardeners

#5501: 1 session Thurs., Feb. 21 Eisenhower Community Center 208

Hennepin County Master Gardeners

$19 7:00-8:30 pm

$19 7:00-8:30 pm

NEW! Growing, Harvesting, and Enjoying Herbs Hennepin County Master Gardeners

NEW! Create a Kokedama

Hennepin County Master Gardeners Create a kokedama — a plant growing in a ball of soil encased in moss secured by twine, string, or wire, that can be hung in a window or placed on a tray or dish. Please bring a plant in a 4" pot or smaller — ivy, pothos, spider plant, fern, or staghorn fern recommended. #5504: 1 session Tu., Mar. 5 Eisenhower Community Center 207

#5500: 1 session Tu., Apr. 9 Eisenhower Community Center 208

$19 7:00-8:30 pm

Take the mystery out of growing, using, and storing these easy-care plants. Explore landscaping, food, and drink use, pollination, decorating, and more. Herbs are easy! #5503: 1 session Mon., Apr. 29 Eisenhower Community Center 207

$19 7:00-8:30 pm

Flowers for Pollinators

Hennepin County Master Gardeners Dive into the science of pollination with Master Gardener volunteers to discover what types of flowers bring pollinators to the garden. You’ll leave empowered and inspired to create pollinator-friendly habitats in your community! #5502: 1 session Tu., May 7 Eisenhower Community Center 207

$19 7:00-8:30 pm

Make your remodeling dreams come true.

80+ vendors. Ask-the-pro expert advice. Project how-tos. DIY classes. More!

Sunday, February 10 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins

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Free admission & parking!

HomeRemodelingFair.com

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Money & Business

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

Take command of buying and selling in today's market.

NEW! Downsizing in the Current Housing Market John Mazzara

Have you been thinking that now might be the time to downsize? Discover where and how to start, the steps you should take, and much more. Participants receive a copy of "Downsizing Made Easy," a $24.95 value, as well as discount coupons and a no-cost home evaluation if looking to put a home on the market. #6008: 1 session $29 A: Tu., Jan. 22 7:00-9:00 pm B: Mon., Apr. 29 7:00-9:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 215, all sections

How to Win with Investment Properties John Mazzara

Do you want to become a landlord or invest in real estate?

Learn about opportunities in today’s marketplace, property analysis, tax considerations, and what goes into a lease.

Review all aspects of becoming a landlord including buying, selling, and renting. #6006: 1 session $29 A: Tu., Feb. 5 7:00-9:00 pm B: Thurs., Apr. 18 7:00-9:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 215, all sections

Moving Mom & Dad John Mazzara

Many people today are facing the tough decision of finding appropriate housing options for their parents. Learn how to approach late-life housing choices with aging parents. Discuss the housing market, solutions for aging-in-place, common senior living options, how to research assisted living and long-term care communities, and more. Participants receive a copy of "Moving Mom & Dad," a $24.95 value, as well as discount coupons and a no-cost home evaluation if looking to put a home on the market. #6025: 1 session A: Thurs., Jan. 31 B: Wed., May 8

$29 7:00-9:00 pm 7:00-9:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 208, all sections

Prepare your children for financial wellbeing.

College Planning Workshop Meghan Johnson

Wondering if you’ll be able to help your student finish college and still retire someday? With guidance from a college planning expert, you can! Learn how academics, admissions, and financial strategies can work together to help save you and your student money on college. #6005: 1 session A: Wed., Feb. 6 B: Tu., Mar. 19 Hopkins High School E118, all sections

$24 6:30-7:45 pm 6:30-7:45 pm

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Kids and Money Parent & Child Class Meghan Johnson

Every day, kids are forming opinions about life — ­ and money. Introduce your child to healthy money habits, and find fun ways to talk about the influences and choices regarding money. Each child will receive a piggy bank and workbook. For parents and children ages 6-10. #6001: 1 session - limit 20 Tu., Apr. 16 Eisenhower Community Center 208

$19 per parent/child pair 6:00-7:00 pm

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The tools you need to secure your financial future.

The New Reality of Retirement

Prepare Your Own Will

Daniel Goldsmith

Explore an updated approach to retirement planning that accounts for the challenges and pitfalls unique to today's retirees. Learn to maximize retirement cash flow with different types of accounts, assess the benefits of Roth conversions, determine when you can afford to retire, and more. #6027: 1 session - limit 20 Sat., Feb. 2 Eisenhower Community Center 225

$29 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Adam Altman

Who will raise your children if you die? Who will be your executor? Without a will, the laws in Minnesota and a judge will make those decisions. Create a simple will that gives you peace of mind. Notaries provided. #6000: 1 session - limit 18 $44 per individual

$69 per couple A: Mon., Feb. 4 7:00-9:00 pm B: Mon., Apr. 15 7:00-9:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 223, all sections

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017: Impacts and Opportunities

Fee-Only Financial Planning: Eliminate the Salesperson!

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act fundamentally changes the individual and business tax landscape and affects nearly every business and individual in the country. Go beyond the headlines to discuss this sweeping tax reform. Explore tax changes for individuals, businesses, estates, and gift tax as well as gain practical insight into the planning opportunities created by the recent tax reform.

Learn how you can get financial advice without the conflict of interest found in commission-based planning models. Explore how to create a budget and cash-flow spreadsheet, the common types of investment accounts, the asset categories that typically comprise a diversified investment portfolio, and more.

Daniel Goldsmith

#6021: 1 session - limit 20 Thurs., Feb. 21 Eisenhower Community Center 215

$29 6:00-8:00 pm

Jeffrey Drayton

#6012: 2 sessions - limit 16 Thurs., Feb. 28 & Mar. 7 Eisenhower Community Center 225

$39 7:00-8:00 pm

Before & After the Funeral

Estate Planning Solutions

Jeanne McGill and Bonnie Wittenburg

Bonnie Wittenburg

Learn the basics of a solid estate plan, the methods available to help protect your children’s inheritance, and the misconceptions of estate planning.

In the midst of grieving, you aren’t prepared to deal with the paperwork involved when a loved one dies. Be prepared by learning who to notify, who inherits the debt, how assets are transferred, and much more.

#6003: 1 session - limit 25 Tu., Mar. 12 Eisenhower Community Center 215

#6004: 1 session - limit 25 Tu., Mar. 5 Eisenhower Community Center 208

$24 6:30-8:00 pm

$24 6:30-8:00 pm

NEW! Which is Better — Will or Trust?

Bonnie Wittenburg

Get your estate in order! Explore wills and trusts, their differences, and the benefits of each. #6007: 1 session - limit 25 Tu., May 7

$24 6:30-7:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 208

Gain the skills for work-at-home careers!

An Introduction to Voiceovers Voices for All

Learn to become a successful voice actor! You’ll be coached and recorded as you read a script, so you can receive a professional evaluation. Taught by a professional voice actor. Note: This is an online one-on-one course. Voices for All will contact you for scheduling. Must have internet access and video chatting capabilities using either Skype or iChat. No discounts.

Register online through Hopkins Community Education. #6002: 1 session Choose your start time, online class

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$49

Make Great Money From Home Working as a Medical Transcriptionist Deborah Burns

Learn about medical transcription, managing your business, avoiding common mistakes, and more. Open to all experience levels, whether you're just exploring possibilities or have already worked in the field. #6009: 1 session - limit 15 Wed., Apr. 10 Eisenhower Community Center 217

$59 6:00-9:00 pm

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Music & Dance

Music and dance classes add excitement and spark to your life

They're back! Ballroom and Latin dance classes!

NEW! Swing & Ballroom Dance: Let's Begin

NEW! Latin Dance: Let's Begin

Learn the East Coast Swing, Hustle, and Waltz dance styles! No partner needed.

Learn the Rumba, Salsa, Cha-Cha, Tango, and Samba dance styles. Individuals welcome!

#7016: 4 sessions A: Fri., Jan. 18-Feb. 15 (no class Feb. 1) B: Fri., Mar. 29-May 10 No class Apr. 5, 19, May 3 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218, all sections

#7018: 4 sessions A: Fri., Jan. 18-Feb. 15 (no class Feb. 1) B: Fri., Mar. 29-May 10 No class Apr. 5, 19, May 3 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218, all sections

Jay Dudding

$49 6:30-7:45 pm 6:30-7:45 pm

Jay Dudding

$49 7:45-9:00 pm 7:45-9:00 pm

NEW! Swing & Ballroom Dance: Let's Continue Jay Dudding

Continue exploring the East Coast Swing, Hustle, and Waltz dance styles! Practice the steps to feel comfortable on the dance floor. #7017: 3 sessions C: Fri., May 17-31

$39 6:30-7:45 pm Hopkins Center for the Arts 218

Dance with confidence at that special event!

NEW! First Wedding Dance Jay Dudding

Wow your guests with your first dance at your wedding or other special occasion! Get your feet moving to the Waltz, East Coast Swing, Rumba, and Hustle dance styles. Individuals welcome! #7020: 3 sessions Fri., May 17-31

$39 7:45-9:00 pm Hopkins Center for the Arts 218

Come Dance with Me!

Monthly Community Ballroom Dance Bring your dancing shoes for an evening of traditional ballroom and Latin-style dancing to the sounds of live music! Singles are welcome, but all dance styles will be focused around paired dancing. All ages welcome! $15 per person in advance, $20 at the door. #7000: 1 session - limit 100 7:00-9:00 pm A: Fri., Feb. 1 7:00-9:00 pm C: Fri., Apr. 5 7:00-9:00 pm B: Fri., Mar. 1 7:00-9:00 pm D: Fri., May 3 Eisenhower Community Center Cafeteria, all sections

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Experience the world of belly dancing.

Belly Dancing Basics & Beyond

Belly Dancing Intermediate

Join the sisterhood of belly dance! Explore the beauty of belly dancing while toning your body. Learn basic moves, finger cymbal use, and more. Level 1-2 class, no experience needed. Bring a hip scarf.

Continue exploring Middle Eastern dance. Build on your skills as you learn more techniques, combinations, and finger cymbal patterns. This is a Level 2 intermediate class.

Prerequisite: Belly Dancing Basics & Beyond or instructor's permission. Bring a hip scarf and finger cymbals.

Janine Waldack

#7003: 9 sessions - limit 25 A: Wed., Jan. 23-Mar. 20 B: Wed., Mar. 27-May 22 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218, all sections

Kristin Kujawski

$89 6:10-7:40 pm 6:10-7:40 pm

Belly Dancing Advanced

#7004: 9 sessions - limit 20 A: Wed., Jan. 23-Mar. 20 B: Wed., Mar. 27-May 22 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218, all sections

$89 7:40-9:20 pm 7:40-9:20 pm

Amina Beres

Join us for skills, drills, and zills as we drill the moves you know and add Turkish stylings. Choreographies and combinations may be taught, as well as folkloric influences. Class is a level 3+. Prerequisite: Intermediate-level belly dance experience. Bring a hip scarf, finger cymbals, and veil. #7001: 8 sessions Tu., Mar. 19-May 7

$84 7:00-8:30 pm Hopkins Center for the Arts 218

Make music come alive — you can play an instrument!

Chords are Key for Piano

Chords are Key for Guitar

It's never too late to learn piano. In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to actually play songs! Our focus is on learning the chords, not note reading. You will learn all the chords you’ll need to play any song in this one session. We'll cover a range of topics such as how chords work, getting more out of sheet music by reading less of it, forming the three main chords, working with different keys and time signatures, simplifying complex chords, and more. Class fee includes an online book and online video instruction.

In this one class you can learn enough about guitar playing to give you years of musical enjoyment! This crash course will teach you the basic chords to get you playing right away. We'll cover topics such as: How chords work, how to form the three main chords, tuning your guitar, strumming patterns, purchasing a good guitar (and what to avoid), and more. For ages 16+. Class fee includes an online book and online video instruction. Bring an acoustic guitar to class.

IKI Inc.

#7007: 1 session Mon., Apr. 1 Eisenhower Elementary 312

IKI Inc.

$59 6:30-9:30 pm

#7008: 1 session Wed., Apr. 3 Eisenhower Elementary 312

$59 6:30-9:00 pm

Beginning Hand Drumming Carmen Dougherty-Heim

This beginning class is taught in a drum circle style where you learn techniques and rhythms from around the world. Be part of the group rhythm and gain confidence in your abilities. Take the first step on the drummer’s path and learn to express yourself in a new way. Bring your own drum or borrow one in class. #7002: 5 sessions Thurs., Mar. 28-May 2 (no class Apr. 18)

$64 7:00-8:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 312

Music at the Center: 2019 Concert Series Special Events at Hopkins Center for the Arts through Community Partnership Saturday Sets Jesse Cook January 19 Lindi Ortega February 16

Los Lonely Boys March 9 Rodney Crowell March 23

Joshua Redman Quartet April 13

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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Lift your spirits with the beauty of dancing!

Tap Dance for Beginners

Beginning Ballet for Adults

Find your rhythm in this fun class! We will learn basic steps and combine them for a short routine. Dress comfortably and bring tap shoes. No discounts.

If you once loved to dance ballet, or are a beginner and want to try ballet, join us! Learn basic barre exercises, do some center work, and improve balance and core strength. All ages welcome.

Joanne Cornelius

Dance Unlimited Staff

#7009: 7 sessions - limit 12 $79 Sat., Jan. 26-Mar. 16 (no class Feb. 16) 12:00-12:45 pm Dance Unlimited, 6900 Oxford St., St. Louis Park

Line Dancing Annette Fragale

Feel confident joining the line dance no matter what the music. Learn Country, Latin, and American styles of line dancing. No partner or experience necessary. Join us to see why line dancing can be such a fun workout! #7014: 6 sessions - limit 30 $59 A: Wed., Jan. 30-Mar. 6 6:30-7:30 pm B: Wed., Mar. 20-Apr. 24 6:30-7:30 pm #7014: 5 sessions - limit 30 $49 C: Wed., May 1-29 6:30-7:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center Cafeteria, all sections

Jazz Dance Movement Patricia Lucas

This class uses the format of a jazz class to give you the opportunity to dance, develop strength, and discover your dance style. No experience necessary! No discounts. #7011: 6 sessions - limit 15 A: Fri., Jan. 25-Mar. 1 B: Fri., Mar. 8-Apr. 12 C: Fri., Apr. 19-May 24 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218, all sections

$65 9:30-10:30 am 9:30-10:30 am 9:30-10:30 am

#7006: 6 sessions - limit 18 $65 A: Mon., Jan. 14-Feb. 18 11:00 am-12:00 pm B: Mon., Feb. 25-Apr. 1 11:00 am-12:00 pm Hopkins Center for the Arts 218, all sections

Advanced Beginner Ballet For Adults Patricia Lucas

Ballet is excellent training for body awareness, cardio health, and countering the collapse that can happen with aging. We follow the classic structure of a ballet class and modify for the various needs of individuals. All ages welcome. No discounts. #7015: 6 sessions A: Mon., Jan. 21-Feb. 25 B: Mon., Mar. 4-Apr. 8 C: Mon., Apr. 15-May 20 Hopkins Center for the Arts 218, all sections

$69 9:10-10:10 am 9:10-10:10 am 9:10-10:10 am

Adult Ballet for All Levels Dance Unlimited Staff

Join us for classical ballet training for all skill levels. Improve posture and create long, lean muscles with ballet!

Learn proper technique with barre work, stretching, and combinations. Wear fitted clothing and ballet shoes in class. No discounts. #7010: 7 sessions - limit 12 $89 Sat., Jan. 26-Mar. 16 (no class Feb. 16) 1:00-2:00 pm Dance Unlimited, 6900 Oxford St., St. Louis Park

Intermediate Ballet For Adults Patricia Lucas

It's never too late to dance! We follow the classic structure of a ballet class and modify it for the needs of individuals.

Some ballet experience is helpful. This is an intermediate level class. All ages welcome. No discounts. #7012: 6 sessions - limit 15 A: Wed., Jan. 23-Feb. 27 B: Wed., Mar. 6-Apr. 10 C: Wed., Apr. 17-May 22

$75 9:10-10:25 am 9:10-10:25 am 9:10-10:25 am Hopkins Center for the Arts 218, all sections

S AV E T H E D AT E Hopkins Education Foundation's

Royal Bash 2019: A Royal Night to Shine!

Saturday, February 23, 6 p.m.

Mark your calendar for the most exciting event of the winter! Royal Bash 2019 promises to be a night to remember. Purchase your tickets in early January.

Marriott Minnetonka Southwest

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Parenting Strategies and resources to support your unique parenting style

Support your relationship with your children.

How to Help Your Student Be More Organized

Growing Up: Parents and Daughters Connecting

Is your child having difficulty getting their school day, homework, and extracurricular materials organized?

Learn skills to teach young people to organize backpacks, assignments, homework areas, and projects. Discuss ways to instill valuable time management skills in your child.

There will also be time for group discussion and Q & A.

Growing up can be exciting, exhilarating, confusing and scary — all at the same time! Join your child for a fun and informative workshop that will take some of the mystery out of adolescence and puberty. Girls ages 9-12 and a parent or other trusted adult will engage in activities that help them learn about growing up. Class fee includes pizza dinner.

Illona Iris

#8010: 1 session $29 A: Sat., Feb. 23 10:30 am-12:30 pm B: Sat., Apr. 6 10:30 am-12:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 213, all sections

Anna Razidlo

#8001: 1 session - limit 12 Thurs., Feb. 7 Eisenhower Community Center 221, 223

$44 5:30-8:30 pm

Teach your kids financial literacy skills, and prepare for college!

See page 23 in Money & Business.

NEW! Understanding K-12 Public Education in Hopkins Learn to navigate the education system in our school district. This class is for all parents or guardians with school-aged children. Explore parent and student expectations, how the school system works, academic standards and testing, the role of technology in the classroom, special education, and more. Childcare offered for ages 3 and up. This class is only offered in Spanish and Somali.

Entendiendo La Educación Pública Desde Kínder – 12° Grado En Hopkins

Fahmida Waxbarashada Hopkins Ee Kindergarteka – Fasalk 12

Acompáñenos para Entender La Educación Pública Desde Kínder – 12° Grado y aprenda a navegar el sistema educativo en nuestro distrito escolar. Esta clase es para todos los padres o tutores con hijos en edad escolar. En la clase aprenderemos sobre: Las expectativas de padres y estudiantes, cómo funciona el sistema escolar, conferencias de padres y maestros, estándares académicos y exámenes, tecnología, recursos, educación especial y más. Cuidado de niños incluido para niños mayores de 3 años.

Nagala soo qaybgal barnaamijka Fahmida Waxbarashada Hopkins Ee Kindergartenka – Fasalk 12 oo lagu baranayo habka waxbarashada. Fasalkan waxaa loogu talo galay dhamaan waalidka ay caruurtoodu ku jiraan da’da waxbarashada. Waxyaabaha fasalkan lagu barandoono waxaaa ka mid ah: Waxa laga doonayo in ay waalidka iyo ardaydu qabtaan; qaabka fasaladu u shaqeeyaan; shirarka waalidka iyo macalimiinta; heerka waxbarashada iyo imtixaanada; waxbarashada khaaska ah iyo waxyaabo kale. Caruurta oo la haynayo waa ku jirtaa 3 jir iyo wixii ka weyn.

Elisa Dorfman y Carolina Lloyd

#8000A: 3 sesiones - límite 20 personas Jueves 17, 24 y 31 de enero Centro Comunitario Eisenhower Salón 223​

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$5 6:30-8:30 pm

Mona Yusuf

#8000B: 3 sessions - limit 20 Khamiis 17, 24, iyo 31 January Eisenhower Community Center 219

$5 6:30 to 8:30 Fiidnimo

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Special Interest

Classes to help you find new passions, create new connections, and escape from your routines

See the world — start planning your adventure today!

Fifty Plus Travel — Sharing the Wisdom

Planning Your Dream Trip To Italy

Travel is high on many people’s retirement list. How do you decide where, when, and how to go? Whether you are widely-traveled or have never left your own backyard, talking with others is a valuable resource. This class will provide the basics on using internet travel sites and tour groups, as well as sharing personal travel experiences in class to pool our collective travel wisdom.

Italy is a dream travel destination for many people. There are so many places and sights to see — how do you choose? Are you planning a honeymoon, an anniversary, a family vacation, a culinary experience, or a solo trip?

Are you looking for an urban or a countryside experience? How do you maximize your time? Focus your itinerary based on your interests and organize all the details.

Whether it is your bucket list trip or your tenth visit, plan the best Italian journey for you!

Mary O'Brien

#8507: 1 session A: Thurs., Feb. 7 B: Thurs., May 16 Eisenhower Community Center 215

$29 6:30-8:00 pm 6:30-8:00 pm

Laureate Travel

#8502: 1 session - limit 25 A: Tu., Jan. 29 B: Tu., Mar. 5 Eisenhower Community Center 219

$19 6:00-7:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm

Use Your Skills & Talent to Travel for Free!

Gina Henry

Have the time and money to travel as much as you want! Instructor Gina Henry will show you her secrets. She has traveled to 93 countries and all 50 states for free in the past 26 years. If you’re near retirement, retired, changing careers, or like the idea of making additional income to support your travel dreams, this class is for you. $15 material fee paid to instructor at class includes Gina Henry’s "Use Your Skill & Talent to Travel Free" book. #8527: 1 session - limit 35 Sun., Apr. 14

$29 1:00-4:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 207, 209

Prepare for the transition after your career.

The Day After Retirement Mary O'Brien

What will your life look like once you don’t answer the call of the alarm clock? What can you do now to plan your transition into retirement? Having a sense of purpose is one of the keys to satisfaction. Explore a variety of ways to identify what is important to you, then set the foundation for a purpose-filled life in retirement. #8517: 1 session A: Thurs., Feb. 21 Eisenhower Community Center 217 B: Thurs., May 23 Eisenhower Community Center 215

$29 6:30-8:00 pm 6:30-8:00 pm

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Transitioning Identity, Passion, and Purpose in Retirement Bob Koehler

Pull back the curtain on the myths and realities that surround retirement. Discover usable tools to begin the process of retirement preparation today along with a handout of course materials to use as a reference tool in the years ahead. #8506: 1 session A: Wed., Jan. 30 B: Sat., Mar. 16 C: Tu., May 14 Eisenhower Community Center 215

$29 6:00-8:00 pm 10:00 am-12:00 pm 6:00-8:00 pm

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WINTER/SPRING 2019

Classes for positively empowered aging.

Fearless Aging

Being Mortal

You may not have a choice about aging, but you do have a choice about how you approach it. What better way than fearlessly? Fearless aging is the power to positively impact your future. This class explores the normal, natural processes of aging — physical and lifestyle — and what you can do to improve the quality of your life. Discover what to expect and the lifestyle choices that will help you make the most of what you’ve got as you age. Let’s explore aging and be fearless!

Keep on living your very best life! Based on the best selling book by Dr. Atul Gawande, this class provides a platform for discussing how to live a good life in the face of our own mortality — and what will matter to us in the end. Consider how you want to live at the end of your life, including the roles that medicine and communication play. Participants are encouraged to either read the book or view the PBS Frontline special, but do not need to do either before attending class.

#8504: 1 session A: Thurs., Feb. 28 B: Thurs., May 30 Eisenhower Community Center 217

#8519: 1 session $29 A: Thurs., Mar. 14 6:30-8:00 pm B: Thurs., June 6 6:30-8:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 217, all sections

Mary O'Brien

Mary O'Brien

$29 6:30-8:00 pm 6:30-8:00 pm

Say Nothing! Stress Management for the 50+ Crowd Mary O'Brien

As we grow older, we increasingly find ourselves in conversations with adult children, loved ones, and friends where we struggle to listen with the intent to understand rather than with the intent to respond. That struggle often ends with us saying nothing — even if we have a lot to say. Explore the difficulty and benefits of saying nothing, followed by stressmanagement techniques which will help you deal with the emotional response of silence. #8518: 1 session A: Thurs., Mar. 7 B: Thurs., May 9

$29 6:30-8:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 207 6:30-8:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 208

Turn your hobby into a career!

Going into Business with your Drone/UAV

Online Buying & Selling Ron Timm

Midwest Drone Racing

Learn what it takes to become FAA certified in Remote Unmanned Piloting. Explore the regulations and differences between flying an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) or drone as a hobbyist as well as commercially. Learn about common topics found in the FAA certification exam and what steps to take to go into business with your UAV after you obtain certification. No discounts. #8503: 1 session A: Thurs., Feb. 7 B: Thurs., Mar. 7 Eisenhower Community Center 208

$109 6:00-8:00 pm 6:00-8:00 pm

In this course you will learn about selling or buying without leaving your home. Find out the ins and outs of selling on eBay, Craigslist, and Amazon. There are millions of people looking to buy online and millions of products you can shop for from the convenience of your computer, phone, or tablet. #6014: 1 session Tu., Jan. 29 Eisenhower Community Center 348

$29 7:00-8:30 pm

Discover ways to cut your cable TV bill!

How to Cut the Cable TV Cord Ron Timm

Cable and satellite television is the single most expensive utility for many households. Discover the many viewing options that are free or less expensive than cable. We'll discuss the pros and cons of cable, how to get internet without cable, how to get TV from your computer to your television, and more. Find out why and how thousands of TV watchers are ditching cable forever. #2004: 1 session Thurs., Jan. 24

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World-Class Community, continued from back cover page abundance into our communities. We in Community Education take this idea seriously and are intentionally working in new ways with the express purpose of facilitating further engagement and building a more abundant community through increased and improved relationships with you. We are visiting neighborhoods, building connections, making new friends, and co-creating opportunity that most suits you, our friends and partners, in building community and engaging lifelong learners.

Partnering with our community Our community and its people have gifts, resources, relationships, and a sense of hospitality that is primed for world-class endeavors. We want to continue to partner with you to exchange those gifts, practice hospitality, and use our shared resources for good. Increasing our community competence is based on an idea of abundance — recognizing all of our assets that exist, and rallying around our possibilities. A line from a Wendell Berry poem sums it up best — “What we need is here!”

Hospitality is the signature element of an abundant and confident community. We are working our

way through the neighborhoods of Hopkins. Thank you for welcoming us in and joining us in this endeavor. Thus far we have met new friends, listened, shared food, created space for rich conversation, planned activities for young people and adults, and broadened the Hopkins Community Education story with your help and input.

We look forward to much more as we work our way through various neighborhoods within the Hopkins school community.

Share your vision with us!

If you don’t see Community Education in your neighborhood or area, give us a call. Better yet, stop in to our office for a cup of coffee and a chat about your vision for co-creating a truly abundant and thriving, world-class community — one where everyone can easily find their place and effortlessly feel included in the engaging opportunity we can envision together.

You belong in Hopkins. What we need is here!

Get involved with Hopkins Community Education!

NEW! Lead Your Ideal Community Education Experience!

Andrea Sjogren, Jessica Lindblom, Dominique Pierre-Toussaint

Join Hopkins Community Education as we work to co-create our ideal community! Learn to lead or teach a Community Education class or experience. Hear from Community Education staff members on planning your ideal experience, writing descriptions, attracting participants, and more. Come armed with ideas and questions about how to create action on your course idea. Join us and learn how to share your gifts with the community. #8530: 1 session Thurs., Feb. 7

Free! Registration required.

6:30-7:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 219

Cultural sharing and understanding.

Know Your Somali Neighbor

Know Your Somali Neighbor II

Join a lively discussion on the misconceptions about Islam which hinder the relationship between Muslim and nonMuslim communities. Learn about our newer neighbors and be a part of promoting mutual understanding between Muslims and other communities.

Continue learning about our Somali neighbors. Discuss Islamic law, human rights, the role of women, and social justice issues. Uncover how these issues relate to local customs, and how Muslims live their lives accordingly.

Mashood Yunus

#8508: 1 session Tu., Mar. 12 Eisenhower Community Center 208

Mashood Yunus

$14 7:00-9:00 pm

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#8509: 1 session Tu., Mar. 19 Eisenhower Community Center 208

$14 7:00-9:00 pm

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World Languages Language learning promotes a deeper understanding of world cultures

Let's learn to speak German!

Beginning German II

German for Travel

Beginning German II is a continuation of German I. The class will cover topics such as leisure and hobbies, food and drink, shopping, out and about in the city, body parts, basic grammar, and more. Prerequisite: knowledge of basic German or completion of Beginning German I. $20 materials fee payable to instructor for course book, which is used for German I and German II (classes offered at other times).

Join us for an introduction to German for travel in German-speaking countries. Learn a few common and useful German words and phrases, as well as sightseeing and travel tips. Explore regional dialects and hear about the land, people, and customs of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Germanic American Institute

#9012: 8 sessions - limit 20 Mon., Jan. 28-Mar. 18 Eisenhower Community Center 209

Germanic American Institute

$89 6:30-8:00 pm

#9011: 8 sessions - limit 20 Mon., Apr. 1-May 20 Eisenhower Community Center 208

$89 6:30-8:00 pm

Learn French with experienced instructor Mimi Lefranc.

French 1

French 2

Develop a solid foundation in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation by learning French through a thematic method that facilitates memory retention. Learn goodto-know phrases, common questions and answers, and more. Verbal expression is strongly encouraged through games and simple conversations. Use home assignments to boost your learning experience. No prior knowledge of French is necessary.

Expand your ability to communicate verbally or in writing in a variety of practical situations. Learn to incorporate common verbs and everyday vocabulary. Magazine articles, menus, and comic books will be used as source material for a dynamic learning experience. Prerequisite: Beginning French or a knowledge of basic French.

Mimi Lefranc

#9020: 10 sessions $119 A: Wed., Jan. 16-Mar. 20 7:00-8:30 pm B: Wed., Apr. 3-June 5 7:00-8:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 221, all sections

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Mimi Lefranc

#9021: 10 sessions - limit 12 $119 A: Thurs., Jan. 17-Mar. 21 7:00-8:30 pm B: Thurs., Apr. 4-June 13 (no class May 16) 7:00-8:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 209, all sections

WINTER/SPRING 2019

World Languages

Take your Spanish-speaking skills to the next level!

Spanish Part 2

Spanish Part 3

Study the Spanish language, including present tense.

Review regular verbs and learn irregular verbs. Practice speaking, listening, and reading. Small writing assignments reinforce what you will learn in this class.

Study past, future, and present tense as well as other aspects of the Spanish language. Review regular verbs and irregular verbs. Practice speaking, listening, and reading.

Use writing assignments to practice what you learn.

#9005: 8 sessions - limit 20 $89 A: Mon., Jan. 21-Mar. 18 10:00 am-12:00 pm No class Feb. 18 B: Mon., Apr. 1-May 20 10:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 208, all sections

#9006: 8 sessions - limit 20 $89 A: Mon., Jan. 21-Mar. 18 12:10-2:10 pm No class Feb. 18 B: Mon., Apr. 1-May 20 12:10-2:10 pm Eisenhower Community Center 208, all sections

Carolyn Tabor

Carolyn Tabor

Spanish classes with Claudia Carlos!

Spanish Level I

Spanish Level II

Join popular instructor Claudia Carlos and learn one of the most spoken languages in the world. Packed with interactive, lively activities, this class emphasizes oral communication, along with basic reading and writing skills.

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 Level 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. Prerequisite: Spanish Level I or knowledge of basic Spanish. Uses course book from Spanish Level I.

Claudia Carlos

Claudia Carlos

#9007: 9 sessions - limit 21 $104 (with course book) A: Mon., Jan. 21-Mar. 18 6:00-8:00 pm B: Mon., Mar. 25-June 3 6:00-8:00 pm No class Apr. 15, May 27 North Junior High School 210, all sections

Spanish Level III

#9008: 9 sessions - limit 16 $104 (with course book)

$89 (if you own the book) A: Tu., Jan. 22-Mar. 19 6:00-8:00 pm B: Tu., Mar. 26-May 28 6:00-8:00 pm No class Apr. 16 North Junior High School 210, all sections

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 conversations in Spanish in a friendly, non-threatening environment as a continuation of Spanish II or with permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: Spanish Level II or knowledge of basic Spanish with instructor permission. Uses course book from Spanish Level I and Level II. #9009: 9 sessions - limit 16 $104 (with course book)

$89 (if you own the book) A: Wed., Jan. 23-Mar. 20 6:00-8:00 pm B: Wed., Mar. 27-May 22 6:00-8:00 pm North Junior High School 210, all sections

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Adult Options in Education Learn Basic Skills. Earn Your GED®. Graduate.

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.

GED® Preparation: Take day or evening classes to work toward your goal of earning your GED®.

Classroom settings are enhanced by online opportunities to accelerate learning.

GED® Testing: Take your GED® at our Pearson VUE® certified testing center located in Eisenhower Community Center. Testing information is available online at adultoptions.org.

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 work and life.

Career-focused Classes: Classes include ESL for Healthcare Career Pathways, Medical Terminology, and Pre-Certified Nursing Assistant. Meet one-on-one with our Career Pathways Counselor for assistance with transition to college and employment.

Program Features: Free classes. Licensed teachers. Exam proctoring and computer-based testing services. Computer skills training. Northstar Digital Literacy Certification. Open enrollment. Online coursework to enhance/accelerate learning. Locations in Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Saint Louis Park.

For registration or for more information call: 952-988-5343

Eisenhower Community Center 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, MN 55305

Community Education Programs Specially Designed for Adults with Disabilities

Providing life-longSpecially learning for Adults with Community Education Programs Designed for Adults withDisabilities Disabilities

through Community Education for over 30 years.

Providing life-long learning for adults with disabilities through communitylife-long education for over for 30 years.

Providing learning Adults with

Disa through Community Education for over 30 DISCOVER NEW SKILLS Arts ▪ Discover New Crafts Skills▪ Sewing ▪ Cooking Project SOAR activities and classes are specially designed and adapted for adults with cognitive and physical disabilities. Participants can:

Arts • Crafts • Sewing • Cooking

EXPLORE THE COMMUNITY

Explore the Community Theatre ▪ Sporting Events ▪

Outings

DISCOVER NEW SKILLS Theatre • Sporting Events • Outings Arts ▪ Crafts Sewing ▪ Cooking SOCIALIZE AND MEET NEW▪ PEOPLE

Socialize and▪ Movie MeetNight New People BINGO ▪ Ice Cream Social BINGO • Movie Night • Ice Cream Social

EXPLORE THE COMMUNITY

Become More Active Bowling ▪ Fit & Fun ▪

BECOME MORE ACTIVE Events ▪ Outings Theatre ▪ Sporting

Bowling • Fit & Fun • Dances

Dances

SOCIALIZE MEET NEW PEOPLE Learn more about Project SOAR, visit usAND at www.projectsoarmn.org Mercedes Scott, Program Manager 952-401-6898 We’re on Facebook!

BINGO ▪ Movie Night ▪ Ice Social Project SOAR is a consortium supported by the Community Education Departments of theCream Hopkins, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park, and Wayzata School Districts.

BECOME MORE ACTIVE

Bowling ▪ Fit & Fun ▪ Dances

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Experience Hopkins Preschools!

Kids & Company is Hopkins Public Schools’ premiere before- and after-school care program for children in grades K-6. A fee-based program, Kids & Company is offered in each Hopkins elementary school and is open M-F, 6:30 a.m.–6:15 p.m.

Parent 4-Star Rating

Questions? Call us at 952-988-4080.

HopkinsSchools.org/kids

BLUE RIDGE Dental Center, PA

Visit us at our preschool open house events in January!

Cosmetic & Family Dentistry

Dr. Kyle Wilkes Dr. Justin McHugh Dr. James Olson Dr. Brian Shragg Dr. Janis Klecker

763-424-2877 Maple Grove

Hopkins Preschools offer full-day Stepping Stones Preschool and half-day, 2-5 days per week Kaleidoscope Preschool programs.

Add Stay & Explore extended-day options to your child's Kaleidoscope session (at select sites) on days you need a flexible schedule!

952-938-8858 Minnetonka

www.blueridgedental.com

Minnetonka 952-938-1443 Wayzata 952-473-1993 Excelsior 952-474-0288

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Before- and after-school care

Check out our January Visit Us dates at:

HopkinsSchools.org/preschool

Stephen R. Nelson, DDS, MS Kimberly G. Bohlig, DDS, MS Krestine K. Tiziani, DMD, MS Heather M. Carr, DDS, MS

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Early Childhood Programs ECFE parent & child classes and activities and full- and half-day preschool options!

We're here to support your parenting journey and give your child a great foundation of school-readiness skills for kindergarten and beyond. Connect with other parents and engage with your child at Hopkins ECFE! Register now for parent/child classes, family activities, free workshops, parent-only classes, and much more!

Ready for preschool? Visit HopkinsSchools.org/preschool or contact preschool programs supervisor Kathy Willett at Kathy.Willett@HopkinsSchools.org or call 952-988-5004.

Family Event Frosty Fun!

Parent class

Monthly Parent Meet-up

Free Family Fun Parenting for Racial Justice

Can’t make it to a class right now but want to stay connected? Follow us on Facebook (HopkinsEarlyChildhood).

Call 952-988-5000 or visit HopkinsCommunityEd.org

Sat., Jan. 12, 10-11:30 am

Starts Feb. 7, am or pm!

Thurs., Jan. 17-Feb. 14

Hopkins Community Education

Youth Programs

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

Check out what’s happening at your child’s school! Watch for winter/spring youth catalogs arriving in mailboxes soon and class flyers in your child's backpack.

Or, browse our youth classes at: HopkinsCommunityEd.org Youth.

Our specialized services give seniors peace of mind.

Move forward with confidence that your next phase of retirement will be a great one!

Dan & Mary Tillman, Realtors, SRES Senior Real Estate Specialists Dan: 612-790-4443 & Mary: 763-300-977 Dantillman@edinarealty.com - Marytillman@edinarealty.com

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

January

Saturday, January 12 from 10:00-11:30 a.m.

At Harley Hopkins Family Center Frosty Fun! Indoor winter family fun! Enjoy playing with snow and ice, making snowflake art, singing snowy songs, and listening to winter tales — all indoors! $5/family. Register: HopkinsCommunityEd.org

Saturdays, now through March 16, from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

February

At Eisenhower Community Center Pool, 1001 Hwy. 7, Family Swim Saturdays Join us on Saturdays for a season of fun family swimming! Only $10 per session for the entire family to swim! An adult (age 18+) dressed to swim must accompany all minors. Pay at the reception desk before heading to the pool area.

Friday, Feb. 1, Mar. 1, Apr. 5, May 3 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

At the Eisenhower Community Center Come Dance With Me Monthly Community Dances Now monthly! Join us for an evening of live music, socializing, and dancing. Visit HopkinsSchools.org/dance for tickets.

Saturday, February 23 at 6:00 p.m.

At the Marriott Minnetonka Southwest, 5801 Opus Pkwy, Minnetonka Hopkins Education Foundation Royal Bash: A Royal Night to Shine Spend a fun-filled evening with friends dining and dancing to benefit Hopkins Public Schools.

For more information and tickets, visit HopkinsEducationFoundation.org.

March

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Out & About

Friday, March 8 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

At the Eisenhower Community Center Enchanted Stars Dance for Little Girls & their Favorite Guy Girls, ages 4-12, and their dad, uncle, grandpa, or friend will enjoy an enchanted evening together! Purchase tickets online at HopkinsCommunityEd.org or call 952-988-4070.

Saturday, March 9 from 9:00 a.m.-Noon

At the Eisenhower Community Center Go Families Go! Come out to a morning of free family fun highlighting all of the great opportunities available in the Hopkins community. Enjoy games, activities, and more! More information call 952-988-4068.

Saturday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m.

At the Hopkins High School Auditorium Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra: La Belle Musique Dancing skeletons, hidden identities, musical innovations, and romantic virtuosity sound forth in the music of late 18th and early 19th century French composers. Tickets: mnphil.org/tickets.

Tuesday, March 12 from 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

At the Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins The 21st Annual Hopkins Empty Bowls Event Join us for this entertaining fundraiser for local food shelves. Visit HopkinsSchools.org/emptybowls.

Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m.

April May

At the Hopkins High School Auditorium Minnesota Chorale with Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra performing Hagen: The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci Minneapolis composer Jocelyn Hagen was inspired by the work of Leonardo da Vinci to create her new choral/orchestral work. Join us for this world premiere by the Minnesota Chorale and the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Kathy Romey and William Schrickel.

Wednesday, April 10 from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

At Harley Hopkins Family Center Infant Massage with Lara Quist, pediatric physical therapist and certified infant massage instructor Infant massage encourages deeper, longer sleep patterns in babies, enhances growing and healing, soothes colic, and relieves the discomfort of reflux, teething, and gas. Parents and babies newborn to crawling are welcome! Please bring a mat or blanket. Free class! Register: HopkinsCommunityEd.org

Friday and Saturday, May 17-18 at 7:00 p.m.

At the Hopkins High School Auditorium Jugheads Juggle Jam 21 Juggle Jam is the pinnacle performance for Jugheads Youth Juggling Company and is the only show that features the entire cast of over 115 Jugheads jugglers! The routines of Juggle Jam 21 will showcase the entire company, each weekly club, and small group and solo acts.

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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 recreational, social, educational, fitness and volunteer activities. The community facility has a gym and meeting rooms available for parties, meetings, or recreational event rentals. Learn more at www.hopkinsmn.com/activitycenter Registration required for all events: Call 952-939-1333 or email ActivityCenter@Hopkinsmn.com. Online registration coming soon!

Tax Assistance

Players enjoying the sport of pickleball .

Staying Active - Senior Fitness Classes Mon. & Tu., Feb. 4-Apr. 15, 8:30 am- Members $4/Class, Others $5/Class 12:30 pm. Free AARP tax assistance for seniors. • Functional Fitness: Tu., 9:00 am • Yoga: Tu., 10:15 am Defensive Driving • Chair Yoga: Wed., 9:00 am Driving course for those over 55 years old, • Fit & Fun Aerobics: Wed., 1:45 pm taught by the Minnesota Safety Council.

• Qigong Wed., 7:00 pm Advance registration and payment re• Zumba: Thurs., 9:00 am quired, call 952-939-1333.

Bowling Club: starts Jan. 3 8-Hour Introductory Course Thurs., 10:00 am at Tuttle's in Hopkins.

(Pre-requisite for 4-hour refresher course) Call for placement on a team.

Tu., & Wed., Feb. 26 & 27, 6-10 pm Join us for Heart Healthy Day! $24 Members, $26 Others Thurs., Feb. 14. Attend Functional Fitness 4-Hour Refresher Course class at 9:00 am, or Pickleball at 4:45 pm Tu., Jan. 15, 12:00-4:00 pm for free! Sponsored by The Glenn.

Thurs., Apr. 11, 12:00-4:00 pm Tap Dance Lessons with Stephanie $20 Members, $22 Others 8 week sessions begin on Jan. 23 and Mar. 20 on Wed., 12:30-1:30 pm. MemTravel Adventures Travel Show for Day Trips, Thurs., Jan. 17, bers $70, Others $74/session.

3 pm. Let the adventures begin with 2019 Pickleball Instruction trips and travel options. Call to register.

Tu., Jan. 22, 2:00 pm. Get an overview of Day Trips, Church Basement Ladies: Feb. the game. Members $4, Others $6.

14, Mobsters in Minneapolis: Mar. 13, Hel- 50+ Pickleball: Mon., 1:30 pm; Tu., 11:30 lo Dolly: Apr. 25. Call for registration info. am; Thurs., 4:45 pm. Members free, Others $3.

Volleyball Mon. & Wed., 10:15 am for adults 50+.

Members free, Others $3/time.

Staying Connected

Men's Shed Retired men meet to share their skills on community projects. Thurs., 1:00 pm.

Book Club Call for list of titles. Members free, Others $3. Meets 1st Mon. monthly, 1:00 pm.

Creative Chaos Crafting Weekend Join us for a weekend of crafting fun!

Fri. & Sat., Jan. 25 & 26, 8:00 am-9:00 pm; Sun., Jan. 27, 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Members $45 weekend, Others $48 or $20/day.

Call to register.

Educational Opportunities

Call 952-939-1333 to register Know Before You Throw Antique Appraisal, Thurs., Feb. 7 & Apr. 4, 9:30 am. Discover information about your special treasure.

Mah Jongg Class, Wed., Apr. 10-May 22, 1:00 pm. Members $47, Others $50.

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). Please contact Minnetonka Senior Services to register. Registration can be done online, over the phone, or by mail.

Scholarships are available to Minnetonka residents age 55 and over. Register: 952-939-8393 or visit online at eminnetonka.com/register.

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

To be placed on the email list please contact: spieh@eminnetonka.com.

Register: 952-939-8393 or visit online at eminnetonka.com Minnetonka Senior Services 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka

952-939-8393 Sign up for email updates about Minnetonka Senior Services activities. To be placed on the email list please contact: spieh@eminnetonka.com

Sample of Class Offerings

Line Dance, Pilates, History, Bridge, Computer, Tai Chi Chih, Yoga, Zumba, Defensive Driving, Dance, Day Trips, Winter Hikes, Tax Preparation, and many more!

Services

Blood Pressure Screenings, Foot Care Clinic, Alcoholics Anon (AA) and Al-Anon Groups, Medicare Counseling, Senior Outreach: Housing, community resources, one-onone counseling, Memory Café, and Dementia Friends.

Special Interest Groups

Bingo, Bird Club, Book Club, Bridge Groups, Bunco, Caregiver Conversations, Chorale, Computer, Crafting for a Cause, Art Drop In, Bulls and Bears Investment, Cribbage, Dominos, Mahjongg, Oil Painting Drop In, Pickleball Open Play, Poker, Rummikub, Shutterbugs, Woodcarving, and more!

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Upcoming Events:

Events listed below take place at the Minnetonka Community Center, unless noted. Registration is required.

Sips and Songs: Enjoy refreshments and friends before some local entertainment. Reserve your seat today!

• Wed. Jan. 30, 10:30 a.m., $3 • Wed. Mar. 8, 10:30 am, $3 Senior Expo: This annual event features exhibitors, presentations, health screenings, activities, fitness demos, refreshments, and prizes. Tu., May 14, 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Lunch and a Movie: Jan. 25, Feb. 22, Mar. 22, Apr. 26, $6.

Lunch starts at noon, followed by the show!

Monthly Party: Feb. 13, Mar. 15, $7.

Parties start at noon!

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Hopkins Public Schools Community Education

Lindbergh Drive

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

Cedar Lake Road

Eisenhower Community Center/Elementary

Gatewood Elementary

Excelsior Blvd

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Highway 7

ResourceWest 1st St

Jackson Ave

Ubah/ Katherine Curren

11th Avenue

Main Street

Glen Lake

13 Elementary

Hopkins Center for the Arts

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Highway 169

Hopkins Crossroads

Baker Road

West Junior High

12th Avenue

Woodridge 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. ResourceWest

1011 First Street South, 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 13. Glen Lake Elementary

4801 Woodridge Road, Minnetonka, MN 55345

Community Education Connects

Map

1st St Harley Hopkins Family Center

Highway 62

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connecting people, creating hope

ResourceWest.org 952-933-3860

ResourceWest assists people and strengthens community through collaborative programs and connections to resources.

We are located in Hopkins, in the Wells Fargo Building.

ResourceWest is ready to assist you through the following programs: • Case management

• Employment Support

• Emergency Bridge Assistance

• Holiday Toy Chest

• Back-to-School Supplies

• PREPARE + PROSPER Tax Prep (Feb. 1-April 15)

• Resource Connection Program

• Portico Navigator

• Winter Warm Wear On-site services include: Hennepin County Economic Assistance service, PREPARE + PROSPER free tax preparation, Portico Navigator to help with insurance enrollment.

Volunteer opportunities are 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.

ResourceWest is located in the Wells Fargo Building 1011 First Street South, #109, Hopkins, 55343 building a great place to live

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Registration

Online

Register online for classes at: www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org Online Registration

Search for Classes

By Phone

Call 952-988-4070, M-F, 8 am-4 pm, to speak to community education staff.

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

In Person/Drop-off

• 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 Center. Place in a sealed envelope with check payment (check only — no cash, no credit card) addressed to: Community Education

Registration Information

Register Early!

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

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 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.

Inclement Weather Information If the Hopkins School District is closed due to bad weather, then Community Education classes and activities may be canceled.

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

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, canceled, 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

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 25% off 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

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.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee!

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: Call us at 952-988-4070 Online: HopkinsCommunityEd.org

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

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

Discount $__________ Total $: ______________

Special Needs? ________________________________________________________________________________

qCheck to receive email information and special offers. Yes! 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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Creating a world-class community.

“What we need is here.”

Wendell Berry

building a great place to live.

Calling all community members — let’s create the community we envision. Just as Hopkins Public Schools is moving from Great to World Class envisioning a bright future for all young scholars, let’s be bold, work together, and cocreate a world-class community right here in our midst, too!

Our goals in Hopkins Community Education have always been to reach and serve all people through meaningful activity, rich opportunity, and viable experiences for building

relationships. We can’t do these things without each of you and we are looking for your partnership in this uplifting work.

How do we work to co-create our best community? Authors John McKnight and Peter Block assert that the connections among local people are what awaken the power of neighborhoods and weave the fabric of article continues on page 31 in Special Interest section

Make time for you.

Botany meets art.

Create a Kokedama in Home & Garden

Wellness experience.

Qigong for Beginners in Health & Wellness

Game on!

Let's Play Chess! in Hobbies

Experience more!

Early Childhood Programs

Youth Enrichment

Early Childhood

Youth Programs

Connect, engage, learn, play, grow!

Kids are inspired to learn while having fun!

Ongoing Parent & Child (newborn to age 5) classes offer support, expert advice, and an opportunity to make connections with other parents.

Children benefit from art, music, stories, learning, and socialization — plus they delight in one-on-one time with you!

There is something for everyone this winter and spring — reserve your child's spot now for art, drama, cooking, LEGO®, chess, sports, dance, drivers education, music, STEM, and much more!

New music and dance classes for active time together!

Parent Education

Special Topics classes. Infant Massage, Baby & Me Yoga, Picky Eaters No More, Parenting for Racial Justice, The Kind and Firm Parent, and more.

Boost your parenting toolkit!

Need more support? One-to-one visits are free! A parent educator can meet with you to answer your parenting questions and offer support. For parents with children newborn to age 5. Call Kathryn at 952-988-5046.

Hopkins Preschools: Full- and half-day options, and a Saturday option.

Extended-day options, too. Discover how we make learning come alive for your child! Visit HopkinsSchools.org/preschool.

Check our Parenting section on page 28 for specialty workshops. This winter and spring, we offer a workshop to help you support your child to become more organized and a class designed for girls and their parent to navigate the exciting and confusing journey into adolescence.

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

Community Ballroom Dance

Come Dance With Me!

Come dance with us — every month!

Enjoy monthly Friday evenings of live music, socializing, and dancing!

Feb. 1, Mar. 1, Apr. 5, May 3, 7-9 p.m.

Eisenhower Community Center 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins Tickets: HopkinsSchools.org/dance

More to explore

Guided Tour: Hopkins Center for the Arts!

Art First Wedding Dance

Music & Dance Plan Your Dream Trip to Italy

New year, new experiences!

this winter and spring.

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