Adult activities & enrichment programs

Adult enrichment opportunities will include a wide variety of classes, workshops and activities; from gardening to baking, from financial planning to composting and much more.

BEYOND DRAWING: THE ART OF AN IMAGE ONLINE COOKING WITH CHEF TESS

Ages 18+ | Registration fee: $130 (includes materials)

Join legendary Mounds View District art teacher Sally Gibson as we explore the art of image transference and transformation. Participants will learn a variety of image transference skills and techniques such as silk screen, large scale and canvas transference, reverse painting and more! The class will consist of a skills-based session for the first portion and then open studio time to apply and create with the new techniques you have learned. Everyone is an artist, no drawing skills are necessary. Come explore your creativity! Presented by Sally Gibson. Location: ALC and Silver View Education Center Day Date/Time Registration code Tuesday Oct. 4-Nov. 15 F22-IMAGE 6:30-8:30 p.m.

INTRO TO CLAY

Ages 18+ | Registration fee: $250

Experience the magic of clay with one of Northern Clay Center’s teaching artists. These hand-building workshops will introduce participants to the wonders of clay through creating and decorating their own unique project. During a clay session, participants will make and decorate their own unique ceramic objects and learn ceramic skills along the way. NCC takes care of the firing, and projects return to the participants. Presented by Northern Clay Center.

Location: Available online

Day Date/Time Registration code Tuesday Oct. 18-Nov. 29 F22-INTROCLAY 6-8 p.m.

Ages 18+ | Registration fee varies by class

Chef Tess has been cooking and baking for well over 45 years since she was roughly six years old. Tess is an experienced instructor teaching conventional cooking, baking, pressurecooking, air frying, pizza-making, Mediterranean cooking, meal prep and more! Full class descriptions are available online. Presented by Tess Georgakopoulos. Location: Virtual (Zoom) Class Date/Time Registration code Instant Pot 101 Sat, Sept. 1 F22-INSTANTPOT 4-6 p.m.

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Sat, Oct. 1 Copycat KFC 4-6 p.m. Handmade Pasta: Sat, Oct. 8 Cheese Tortellini 6-8 p.m. Gingerbread Fri, Dec. 16 House Bake and Build 6-7:30 p.m F22-FRY

F22-PASTA

F22-GINGER

KITCHEN DESIGN 101: CURATING YOUR DREAM REMODEL

Ages 16+ | Registration fee: $25

Looking for ideas on improving your kitchen? We will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of open concept and how to make selections on cabinetry, layout, countertops and the task of putting it all together. We will be discussing how to put together a DIY project too! Location: TBD Day Date/Time Registration code Tuesday Nov. 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m. F22-KITCHEN

DISTRICT FACILITY USE

Mounds View Public Schools encourages the use of school facilities by District residents. When not in use by one of our own Community Education or school-sponsored activities, our facilities are offered to other local groups and organizations. For more information, please call 651-621-6020 or visit mvpschools.org/facilitiesrental.

Registration for Adult Enrichment will open at 9 a.m. on August 15, 2022, at mvpschools.org/RegisterCommunityEd. In-person registration for adult activities and enrichments is ONLY available at the Community Education office on the lower level of the District Center. Questions? Call 651-621-6020.Fall Activities

GARDENING WITH THE MASTERS

Ages 18+ | Registration fee: $7.50

Ramsey County Master Gardener volunteers educate residents in university research-based, eco-friendly gardening to improve physical and environmental health for all! Full class descriptions can be found online. Presented by the Ramsey County Master Gardeners. Location: Virtual (Zoom) Class Date/Time Registration code Home Composting Wed, Oct. 12 F22-COMPOST 6:30-8 p.m. Houseplant Success Wed, Oct. 26 F22-HOUSE 6:30-8 p.m. Growing Microgreens Wed, Nov. 9 F22-MICRO 6:30-8 p.m. Nature Heals Wed, Nov. 3 F22-NATURE 6:30-8 p.m.

ALZHEIMER’S SERIES - ONLINE

Ages 18+ | Registration fee: FREE

Join The Alzheimer’s Association for a series of free Zoom classes for family caregivers, those living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, professionals and the general public. Full class descriptions can be found online. Location: Online (Zoom) Class information and dates Understanding Alzheimer’s and dementia Wed, Oct. 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m. F22-ALZH-I 10 Warning Signs for Alzheimer’s and dementia Mon, Oct. 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m. F22-ALZH-II Managing money: A caregiver’s guide to finances Mon, Nov. 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m. F22-ALZH-III

SOCIAL CLUB SIMPLE ONLINE CLASSES

Ages 18+ | Registration fee: $20

Social Club Simple is passionate about helping adults and seniors use technology to improve their lives in a positive way. Ease into using popular social media, ride-sharing apps, podcasts, online safety and more at your own pace through our online training course and live group workshops. Location: Online (Zoom) Class Date/Time Registration code Snapchat Mon, Sept. 26, F22-SNAPCHAT 12-1 p.m. Podcasts for Mon, Sept. 19 F22-PODCAST Beginners 12-1 p.m. Parent’s Guide Tue, Sept. 27 F22-TIKTOK to TikTok 12-1 p.m. Using Uber Tue, Oct. 4 F22-UBER 12-1 p.m. Cell Phones Mon, Oct. 10 F22-CELL and Parenting 12-1 p.m.

WRITE YOUR OWN WILL ONLINE

Ages 18+ | Registration fee: $85

This online course is conducted by attorney Jim Ramette. Jim will help you to write your own will in an engaging and interesting seminar format. He will present a short background on wills and then explain the unique legal PDF will he developed, which allows you to write, and change, a will for your circumstances. You may change/update your will privately in your home as often as you decide without additional cost using the free Adobe® Reader. Location: Online (Zoom) Day Date/Time Registration code Tuesday Sept. 27, 7-8:30 p.m. F22-WILL-I Tuesday Oct. 25, 7-8:30 p.m. F22-WILL-II Tuesday Nov. 15, 7-8:30 p.m. F22-WILL-III

NEW! COLLABORATIVE ONLINE CLASSES

Ages 18+ | Registration fees vary by class

Join participants in more than 20 other districts throughout the state to learn about a variety of topics! Full class descriptions are available online. Location: Virtual (Zoom) Class information, fees and dates Women, Wealth and Wisdom Mon, Oct. 3, 6:30-8 p.m. | Fee: $15 Registration code: F22-WOMEN Comics & Cartooning Creation with a New Yorker Contributor Mon, Oct. 3-Nov. 21, 7-8 p.m. | Fee: $69 Registration code: F22-COMICS Native American: How to Talk About Native Nations Mon, Oct. 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Fee: $15 Registration code: F22-NATIVE Introduction to Socially Responsible Investing Tue, Oct. 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Fee: $15 Registration code: F22-INVEST Twenty-Five African American Artists You Should Know Thu, Oct. 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Fee: $15 Registration code: F22-ARTISTS Freedom Library Presents: Immigrants, Migrants and the Making of St. Paul Wed, Oct. 26-Nov. 9, 7-8:15 p.m | Fee: $69 Registration code: F22-STPAUL

WRITING FOR ONLINE BLOGS, MAGAZINES AND WEBSITES Ages 18+ | Registration fee: $20

You don’t need a journalism degree or previously published articles to write for anyone’s online blog, magazine or website. Some opportunities offer exposure, while many pay well -- $1 a word and more. In this fast-paced session, learn how to find ideas, sources and more than 1,000 opportunities that pay. Learn to conduct interviews and create interesting content, protect your copyright, write query letters, and then use this credibility to sell other articles or even your self-published novel. Location: Online (Zoom) Day Date/Time Registration code Saturday Oct. 1, 1-2 p.m. F22-BLOG

BASICS OF GOLF

Ages 18+ | Registration fee: $129

Learn how to build your golf game from its smallest swings into the full-swings from one of only six PGA Master Professionals of Player Development in the Minnesota PGA. Greg has nearly 40 years of golf instruction experience, is a published author and the Minnesota PGA’s only recipient of its top four teaching awards. Location: University of MN - Les Bolstad Practice Range Schedule will be available online.

LEARN TO PLAY PICKLEBALL

Ages 18+ | Registration fee: $129

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America right now. Learn the rules and basic skills of pickleball, no experience necessary! All you need is tennis shoes, clothes you can move in and a water bottle. Pickleball is a lifelong sport that can be played by people of all ages and all year. After this class, you will have what you need to join in on the pickleball trend! Presented by Amber Potts. Schedule and location will be available online. Registration code: WS22-PICKLEBALL

BEGINNING TAP DANCE

Ages 16+ | Registration fee: $90

This class focuses on learning tap steps, rhythm and choreography. A great fit for anyone looking to learn a new hobby or to get a fun cardio workout. Presented by Northeast Dance Center. Location: Northeast Dance Center Day Date/Time Registration code Mondays Sept. 12-Oct. 17 F22-TAP 7:45-8:45 p.m.

FINANCIAL EDUCATION WORKSHOPS WITH THRIVENT

Ages 18+ | Registration fee: FREE

Join Michael Kauls, RICP®, CCPS® and Timothy Van Rooy, CAP®, FIC, RICP® from Thrivent Financial for FREE financial education workshop events for adults and families. Topics include taxes, retirement, financial aid and more! Full workshop descriptions are available online. Sponsored and presented by Thrivent Financial. Location: North Oaks Community Room, North Oaks City Hall Class information and dates An Inside Look at Qualifying for Financial Aid Tue, Sept. 27, 6-8:30 p.m. Registration code: F22-FAID College Planning Strategies Tue, Oct. 25, 6:30-8 p.m. Registration code: F22-STRATEGIES Financial Foundations: Your Blueprint to Thrive and Investing for Retirement Tue, Oct. 11, 6-8:30 p.m. Registration code: F22-FOUNDATIONS Retirement and Estate Strategies Tue, Nov. 1, 6-8:30 p.m. Registration code: F22-ESTATE Savvy Tax Strategies Tue, Nov. 15, 6-8:30 p.m. Registration code: F22-TAX Savvy Social Security Tue, Dec. 6, 6-8:30 p.m. Registration code: F22-SS

LEARN TO PAINT LIKE BOB ROSS

Ages 18+ | Registration fee: $65

Learn the “Joy of Painting” with certified Bob Ross instructor, Jay Rupp. Artists of all experience levels will paint along with Jay to create a beautiful masterpiece! All materials will be provided. Your painting will be ready for you to frame and put on your wall at home when you finish. Hosted in partnership with St. Anthony/New Brighton Schools Community Services. Location: St. Anthony Community Center Registration code: F22-BOBROSS Schedule is available online.

WRITE WITH THE LOFT LITERARY CENTER

Ages 16+ | Registration fee varies by class

Join Loft Literary center teaching artists for a variety of classes! Loft teaching artists are experienced, professional writers. More importantly, they are committed to working with a wide range of writers—from new writers building their confidence to experienced writers ready to hone their craft and seek publication. Full class descriptions are available online. Presented by Loft Literary Center. Class information and dates The ABC’s of Writing Children’s Books - Online Thu, Sept. 22, 6:30-8 p.m. Registration code: F22-ABC Creative Writing Sampler - Online Tue, Oct. 25, 6-8:30 p.m. Registration code: F22-SAMPLER Social Media Voice: Finding Authenticity - Online Tue, Nov. 8, 6:30-8 p.m. Registration code: F22- SOCIAL Starting Your Writing Life at 55+ Tue, Dec. 6, 6:30-8 p.m. Registration code: F22-55WRITE Location: In-person at Mounds View High School

SAVE MONEY WITH EXTREME COUPONING!

Ages 18+ | Registration fee: $20

Learn how to save money every day with extreme couponing. Coupons are NOT just for groceries. The savings can add up to HUNDREDS or even THOUSANDS of dollars every year. This comprehensive workshop will teach you where to find all different types of coupons, even for high-ticket items, how to find the best coupon apps and websites and how to match coupons with sales for maximum savings. Location: Online (Zoom) Day Date/Time Registration code Saturday Oct. 1, 10-11 a.m. F22-COUPON