Winter 2016 adult catalog final by Bobbi Birkholz

Adult Programs January to April 2016

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Welcome to the Magical World of Community Education!

Thank you for spending time with us at Prior LakeSavage Area Schools Community Education, where we believe that you never stop learning. Recently I participated in one of our painting classes and not only did I enjoy spending an evening with my friends, but I tried something new, and now am inspired to do more. Take a look at our photo on our Facebook page! Please join us for a night of painting, investing, cupcake decorating, coding or coloring! Learn a new skill or explore a new talent and make your dreams come true! Jenny Nagy, Community Involvement Coordinator

What people are saying about our classes... “The instructor was knowledgeable and engaging, encouraged participants to be part of the class.” “Thank you for the opportunity and making the class affordable.” “The instructor made it fun, but yet very informative.” “Knows subject and had passion for it.” “Best Class I have ever attended. Terrific instructor!” “My first experience, was a great one!” Prior Lake-Savage Community Ed is on Twitter and Facebook! @isd719commed

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Health and Safety Men’s Wednesday Night Basketball (18+)

Adult men are welcome to come and play recreational basketball on pickup teams. It’s a great workout and builds cardiovascular efficiency. This program is on-going throughout the year. Please be advised that for safety reasons, unsupervised children are prohibited from attending adult sports activities. A list of “no dates” can be requested at Wednesday Night Basketball. Wednesdays Jan. 6 to May 25 No Basketball: March 16 6:30-8:30 pm Grainwood Elementary. Gym Drop in rate $3 (20 dates)

Free Indoor Walk/Run at Prior Lake High School

Aqua Exercise

The indoor walking track will be open most evenings for those who wish to walk or run at their own pace for cardiovascular and fitness benefits during cold weather conditions. Running and/or jogging will only be allowed 7:30-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Enter through the lower level. Sign in when you enter. Pick up your calendar to check schedule changes. Dates and time subject to change based upon high school activities. No walk/run when school is not in session. No food/beverages allowed; water only.

Instructor: Alice Sachs Join us for an hour plus of VIGOROUS aquatics exercise! Water aerobics is beneficial for many reasons. First, it’s low-impact. Second, it’s an activity that focuses on range of motion and strength building. Third, it’s cardiovascular exercise that can assist with weight control. No swimming skills necessary. Sign up today and experience the results for yourself! Not required, but if you have 1 or 2 pound hand weights, bring them along. Using light weights increases your workout considerably! Cosponsored with Burnsville Community Education.

Walk/Run Jan. 4 to April 28 Mon & Wed, 6-7:30 p.m. (Family walk, strollers allowed)

Mon & Wed, Jan. 4 to 20 6:30-7:45 pm #5401A 6 sessions $42

Tue & Thu, 6-7:30 p.m. (Adult walk, no children/strollers)

Mon & Wed, Feb. 1 to 17 6:30-7:45 pm #5401B 6 sessions $42

Mon to Thu, 7:30-8 p.m. (Running/Jogging allowed) End date may be extended based on weather. Please watch for more information at the sign in table.

Mon & Wed, Feb. 29 to Mar. 21 6:30-7:45 pm #5401C 7 sessions $49 Nicollet Junior High, 400 E 134th St, Burnsville, MN

Pickleball (18+)

No Instructor: Open Play Pickleball is a combination of badminton, ping pong and tennis. Pickleball is FUN and a great workout. Pickleball is easy to learn. A beginner can enjoy a game without formal instruction. People of all ages and athletic abilities enjoy playing pickleball. Please be advised that for safety reasons, unsupervised children are prohibited from attending adult sports activities. Must have a minimum of 8 registered to run. Wednesdays, Jan. 6 to Feb. 27 6:30-8:30 p.m. #6247A 4 sessions $29 Wednesdays, Feb. 3 to 24 6:30-8:30 p.m. #6247B 4 sessions $29 Wednesdays, Mar. 2 to 30 No Pickleball: March 16 6:30-8:30 p.m. #6247C 4 sessions $29 Wednesdays, April 6 to 27 6:30-8:30 p.m. #6247D 4 sessions $29 Glendale Elementary Gym

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Health and Safety Latin Hip-Hop Cardio Dance - NEW!

Instructor: Kieya Ballard-Tyler Welcome to Latin Hip-Hop Cardio Dance! Put on your sassy pants and dance, get lost in the music and express your unique self. The upbeat music and fun dance moves are great exercise. Every class will keep you engaged and excited. No experience is necessary. Please bring a small towel, water bottle and a smile! Wed, Jan. 6 to 27 6:30-7:30 pm #6042A 4 sessions $39 Wed, Feb. 3 to 24 6:30-7:30 pm #6042B 4 sessions $39 Wed, Mar. 2 to 30 No class: March 16 6:30-7:30 pm #6042C 4 sessions $39 Grainwood Elementary Cafeteria

Foam Roller Fitness

Instructor: Eagle Creek Wellness Center Have you ever wondered how to use a foam roller or want to know if it is safe for you to use? In this class a trained physical therapist will teach you how to use a foam roller to decrease muscle tension; reduce scar tissue/ adhesions; increase circulation and promote healing throughout your body and promote better posture and decrease stress on your joints. Please bring a foam roller to class if you have one. *Foam rollers will be available for purchase at class. Please call 952.447.3395 so we can reserve one for you. Wed, Feb. 17 6:30-7:30 pm #6246 1 session $15* Eagle Creek Wellness, 14180 Commerce Ave NE, Prior Lake

Functional Nutrition Body Assessment Workshop

Instructor: Eagle Creek Wellness Center Research demonstrates that 90% of the population presents with postural distortions that will negatively affect their health. Six exercises will focus on opening up the chest and decreasing forward head posture; six exercises will focus on strengthening the core and stretching key muscles that affect the lower back. Take control of your own health with these twelve at home exercises.

Instructor: Eagle Creek Wellness Center How is your body functioning? Are you gaining weight? Do you have cravings? Not getting hungry or irregular digestion? This class will include discussion of how and why you need your body to function correctly. Assessments of your Calcium, Iodine, Zinc and pH levels will be done. Discussions and assessments of your adrenal glands, hydration, yeast (candida) and why intestinal health is now considered to be very important. Research is turning inward as a marker of our body health. Both Eastern and Western approaches will be discussed.

Wed, Jan. 20 6:30-7:30 pm #6244 1 session $15 Eagle Creek Wellness, 14180 Commerce Ave NE, Prior Lake

Mon, Feb. 22 6:30-7:30 pm #6160 1 session $59 Eagle Creek Wellness, 14180 Commerce Ave NE, Prior Lake

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ROCKTAPE 101 - NEW!

(Ages 16+) (Aged 10+ with Adult) Instructor: Dr. Jodi Church Have you seen the colorful tape worn by Olympic athletes and wondered what its purpose was? It’s called ROCKTAPE, and it can benefit anyone! From young athletes, weekend warriors and pregnant women to anyone with muscle aches and pains. It is most commonly used to address sprain/ strains of the ankle, shoulder, or knee- it has great benefits to other conditions like pregnancy, plantar fasciitis, shin splits and many more! This class will demonstrate examples of common taping applications, how they benefit the healing process, and you’ll leave with a roll of your very own ROCKTAPE. Come hear this informative talk and how it can benefit you. Tue, Feb. 23 7-7:30 pm #6253 1 session $25 Bridge Chiropractic 1755 17th Ave E, Shakopee

Alternate Treatments for Planter Fasciitis

Instructor: Eagle Creek Wellness Center Plantar Fasciitis is the most common cause of foot pain. There are multiple treatments available, but not every treatment works for every case. Have you tried them all? Come learn the latest natural and alternative treatments available to you. Mon, Mar. 21 6:30-7:15 pm #6148 1 session $15 Eagle Creek Wellness, 14180 Commerce Ave NE, Prior Lake

Health and Safety What is Acupuncture?

Instructor: Eagle Creek Wellness Center One of the oldest healing practices in the world, acupuncture aims to restore and maintain health through the stimulation of specific points on the body, most often through inserting needles. This procedure is comfortable and painless for most people, with feeling rejuvenated afterward. Some of the benefits include: • Relief from stress; • Better sleep; • Headache relief; • Relief of low back pain; • Help with menopause symptoms. Mon, Jan. 11 6:30-7:30 pm #6230 1 session $15 Eagle Creek Wellness, 14180 Commerce Ave NE, Prior Lake

Healing Herbs for Pampering Yourself

Instructor: Niky Duxbury February: It’s the month of Valentine’s Day and also the month we find ourselves tiring of cold, dark winter days. Come learn how to combine healing herbs and other great ingredients to create your own natural products for pampering yourself. Call in some cheer as the days begin to get longer, but the cold persists. This class is taught by a trained herbalist! Take home products made in class and step-by-step instructions to make at home.

Essential Oils for Beginners

Instructor: Shirley Himanga Join us for a fun class that teaches you how to use doTerra essential oils for your family and in your home. We will cover what essential oils are, where they come from, application methods, basic usage recommendations for particular ailments or conditions and what to look for when choosing essential oils. This class will outline the ways these powerful oils can simplify your health care while preventing possible side effects that many modern medicines can create. We will address health or wellness concerns you or your family may be having and you will have the opportunity to make your own essential oil blends in roller-ball bottles as well as some cleaning and healthcare products to take home with you. *An optional material fee will be payable to the instructor to make and take your choice of 5 different essential oil roller-balls such as Allergy Bomb, Stuffy Nose and Aching Muscle ranging in price from $6-$10 per roller-ball. Tue, Jan. 19 & 26 6:30-8:30 pm #6251A 2 sessions $35* Tue, Mar. 22 & 29 6:30-8:30 pm #6251B 2 sessions $35* Twin Oaks Middle School Room 607 (ART)

Infant Massage - NEW!

(Mom & Baby, NB-12 mos.) Instructor: Irina Yablochkina Infant massage is a great way to nurture your baby and have fun at the same time. Your baby experiencing touch and massage is nourishing, like food, for them. Does your baby suffer from lack of sleep, digestion issues, or a sensory stimulation disorder? Infant massage is for you! By spending time massaging your baby you not only grow the bond you share, you can have a positive effect on their overall well-being. Massage helps by stimulating their GI and respiratory system while reducing muscle stiffness and normalizing muscle tone. Bring your baby and a favorite blanket or yoga mat! Tue, Mar. 8 12-1 pm #6025A 1 session $15 Tue, Mar. 8 6-7 pm #6025B 1 session $15 Tue, Mar. 22 12-1 pm #6025C 1 session $15 Tue, Mar. 22 6-7 pm #6025D 1 session $15 Bridge Chiropractic 1755 17th Ave E, Shakopee

Sat, Feb. 6 1-2:30 pm #6245 1 session $20 SMSC Wozupi Garden Log Home 2041 140th St NE, Prior Lake

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Health and Safety QPR: Question, Persuade, Refer - To Help Prevent Suicide - NEW!

Instructor: Donna Fox, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Program Director QPR training covers the three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. QPR is the most widely taught gatekeeper training program in the United States and more than one million adults have been trained in classroom setting in more than 48 states. Tue, Feb. 23 7-8:30 pm #7001 1 session $10/person $15/pairs Prior Lake High School, Lecture Hall

CPR/AED and First Aid Online Courses

Would you love to take a First Aid or CPR/ AED course but it never seems to fit into your schedule? Well here is your opportunity! We offer an online option paired with an inperson Certification Completion to become certified in First Aid and/or CPR/AED. Here is how to get started: 1. Register at www.onlineaha.org (first time user). 2. Go to Course Catalog. Under Work Place Training are the First Aid and CPR/AED courses. 3. Choose your course(s) and Click Purchase. 4. Print your Certificate of Completion. 5. Register for the In-person Certification Completion Testing (Part 2 & 3) at www.priorlakesavagece.com within 60 days of online Completion. 6. Bring your Certificate of Completion to class. In-person Certification Please specify A1, A2, A3, A4 or A5 when registering

#6000 Tue, March 22 Registration deadline: March 15 #A1 - (First Aid Only) - $40 5:30-6 p.m. You must purchase and complete A2 the Adult CPR/AED to take any of these additional CPR/AED courses. #A2 - (Adult CPR/AED) - $45 6-7 p.m. #A3 - (Child CPR/AED) - $15 7-7:30 p.m. #A4 - (Infant CPR) - $15 7:30-8 p.m. #A5 - All Components - $104 5:30-8 p.m.

Adult CPR/AED

Instructor: Karlen Long Learn how to save the life of a victim over 12 years of age. Learn the signals of a heart attack; how to check an unconscious victim; give rescue breaths; administer first aid; CPR using a breathing barrier and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) when saving the life of a victim of cardiac arrest. Certification received: Adult CPR/AED (valid for two years). Tue, Jan. 19 6-9 pm #6043 1 session $79 District Services Center

Infant CPR and Child CPR/AED

Instructor: Karlen Long This course has been designed to meet the needs of child care providers or anyone caring for young children. Learn how to save the life of a child (ages 1-12) or an infant (0-1 year). Participants will learn CPR plus, how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). Certification received: Infant CPR and Child CPR/AED (recognized as valid for two years). Mon, Feb. 22 6-9:30 pm #6004 1 session $89 District Services Center

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Personal and Professional Development ServSafe Certification

Instructor: Lesley Fahey Learn about food borne illness, how to prevent it and how to train employees in food sanitation. Participants will earn a nationally accredited food safety certification from the National Restaurant Association. Cost of ServSafe book and Scantron test ($75) included in tuition. Lunch and Learn Special Session Fri, Jan. 22 8 am to 5 pm #4233LL1 1 session $185 Includes Lunch Fri, Feb. 26 8 am to 5 pm #4233LL3 1 session $185 Includes Lunch Fri, Mar. 25 8 am to 5 pm #4233LL5 1 session $185 Includes Lunch District Services Center 4540 Tower St SE, Prior Lake

Let’s Chat - IN SPANISH! (Part 1) - NEW!

Instructor: Futura Language Professionals Are you looking to chat in Spanish without having to memorize verb conjugations? Then look no further than Let’s Chat in Spanish! The primary focus of this class will be building skills that will allow you to carry on small conversations using a wide variety of vocabulary and key phrases that relate back to real life circumstances. For example: you will learn how to order in a restaurant, ask how much things cost in a store, and other day to day applicable topics that student express interest in learning. Cultural components will include everyday slang and regional expressions. *An optional field trip will be incorporated to reinforce skills. NO BOOK REQUIRED! Tue, Feb. 9 to Mar. 29 No class: Mar. 1 & 15 5:30-7 pm #3037A 6 sessions $149* Twin Oaks Middle School Room 107

Food Safety Re-Certification

Instructor: Lesley Fahey Learn about food borne illness, how to prevent it and how to train employees in food sanitation. Participants will receive a 4 hour credit for Food Safety Certification approved by Minnesota Department of Health. Lunch and Learn Special Session Fri, Jan. 22 8 am to 12 pm #4233LL2 1 session $90 Includes Lunch Fri, Feb. 26 8 am to 12 pm #4233LL4 1 session $90 Includes Lunch Fri, Mar. 25 8 am to 12 pm #4233LL6 1 session $90 Includes Lunch District Services Center 4540 Tower St SE, Prior Lake

Let’s Chat - IN SPANISH! (Part 2) - NEW!

Instructor: Futura Language Professionals Learning a language is a lifelong journey and now you are on your way! Keep up the momentum in “Let’s Chat - in Spanish, Part 2”. Students will continue with practical conversational components and builder phrases in Spanish, enabling them to carry on small conversations in partners and small groups. Students will even practice telephone conversations - all in Spanish! Topics will include: seasons, months, days of the week. Prerequisite: Let’s Chat - In Spanish Part 1. Tue, April 5 to May 10 5:30-7 pm #3037B 6 sessions $149 Twin Oaks Middle School Room 107

Unplugging Procrastination NEW!

Instructor: Josh Gretz What’s holding you back from getting the things you want in life? There are your obvious obstacles, challenges and excuses that you know about. But what about the hidden procrastination lurking beneath the surface? In this class you will uncover, expose and unplug the invisible sabotage that is killing your productivity. Instructor Josh Gretz is an Accountability Coach and writes about strengthening relationships, communication, body language, networking and growth mind-set. Certificates of Attendance will be available. Wed, Feb. 17 7-9 pm #4402 1 session $39 Twin Oaks Middle School Room 205

Overcoming Your Fear of Conversation

Instructor: Josh Gretz Dread talking with people? Feeling awkward in conversations? Join us to get a jump-start on communicating like a pro. You will begin working on a practical and creative process toward a more fulfilling social life to improve your career, business, relationships and love life. Instructor Josh Gretz writes about strengthening relationships, communications, body language, networking and growth mind-set. Wed, Mar. 30 7-9 pm #4232 1 session $39 Twin Oaks Middle School Room 205

Here is what people say about Instructor Josh Gretz: • • •

Good speaker and very real Josh brought humor into his presentation. Josh used fun exercises to get us through the awkwardness.

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Personal and Professional Development Get Your Act Together! NEW!

Instructor: Gail Marek Be more productive, gain confidence, reduce your stress, have more personal time by being better organized. Learn how to set up your office from floor plan to desktop to creating your files. Learn what papers to keep and what to throw. Create a filing system that works for you! This class will help someone with no office, home office, business office and people with children, people downsizing and anyone with a lot of paper clutter and things to do. Maintenance and regular upkeep of your new systems will be discussed as well. *An optional DVD and Workbook will be available for purchase for $12 from instructor at class. Mon, Jan. 25 6:30-8 pm #4411 1 session $29 Twin Oaks Middle School Room 207

LinkedIn and More! - NEW!

Instructors: Celina Byers, Ph.D. Would you like to learn more about LinkedIn and other social media tools, how they integrate and how they work? Come learn how to optimize the use of social media for professional purposes. Leave class knowing how to enhance your professional or business presence in various social networks. Thu, Feb. 18 6:30-8 pm #3104 1 session $29 Twin Oaks Middle School Room 205

Investing Made Easy NEW!

Instructor: Bonnie Ohrt, CPA Receive simple tips about when, where and how much to invest for retirement. We are in the midst of an investing revolution much like we have seen in the travel industry. It is time to learn new basic information on money management. Wed, Mar. 2 7-8:30 pm #4100 1 session $15 Twin Oaks Middle School Room 207

The Islamic Cultural Iceberg: What Lies Beneath the Surface - NEW!

Instructor: Samir Saikali The image of culture as an iceberg with only a small visible portion (dress, food, religious activities and celebrations) invites the question: what are Muslims’ core values and attitudes towards God, the individual, family, the “other,” money and economics, poverty, freedom, democracy, life, death, politics, good and evil, justice, law, authority, human rights, social responsibility, the role of the state, war and peace, crime and violence and punishment, sin and forgiveness, art, beauty, race and ethnicity, diversity, health and wellness, happiness, fun and entertainment, and more? Join us for Q&A sessions to promote better understanding between people of different cultural backgrounds, values, and priorities. Certificates of Attendance will be available. Wed, Jan. 13 & 20 6:30-8 pm #3066 2 sessions $24 Twin Oaks Middle School Room 205

Change Your Mind, Change Your Life - NEW!

Instructor: Dar Brooks Would you like to release the negative effects of stress, pain, anxiety or lack of motivation? Learn how guided imagery (focused awareness) will influence positive improvement in your life. Learn easy selfhypnosis techniques to use for a lifetime. If you have trouble relaxing or sleeping, you lack focus, tend to procrastinate, have chronic pain or struggle with forgiveness, come and get the tools intended to get you in touch with your motivation, self-confidence and self-reliance. Please dress in a relaxed manner and bring a notebook, mat or rug, pillow and blanket if you get cold easily. Mon, Feb. 22 to Mar. 21 No class: March 14 6:30-8 pm #6135 4 sessions $69 Twin Oaks Middle School, 204 Resource Area

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Estate Planning

Instructor: Sheri Johnston, CFP® Silence may be golden, but not when it comes to your estate. This is a topic people tend to put off or ignore, but one of the most important things you can do is to develop a sound estate plan. Learn about: What to consider when creating your will; The benefits of trusts in estate planning; How to help reduce taxes on your estate; How insurance can help protect your family. A local estate-planning attorney will also be available to answer your questions. Tue, Jan. 26 7-8:30 pm #4105 1 session $19 Twin Oaks Middle School Room 207

Social Security

Instructor: Sheri Johnston, CFP® Social Security will likely be the foundation of your retirement income. That’s why it is so important to understand your options and the effect your decisions have on your retirement before you retire. We will discuss how Social Security fits into your retirement income path; when you should start taking benefits and answer questions about taxes. Tue, Feb. 23 7-8:30 pm #4220 1 session $19 Twin Oaks Middle School Room 205

How to Get Into College and Pay For it Without Going Broke!

Instructor: Alan Weinblatt Do you realize that college may cost your family nearly as much as your home! Here is your chance to learn how to be a smart college shopper, how to understand the FAFSA so you don’t make mistakes that can cost you money and lean many myths about college financial aid. Learn how to plan ahead and avoid unmanageable debt for you and your student. Mon, April 18 6:30-8:30 pm #3045 1 session $10/person $15/family Prior Lake High School Room 224

Home and Garden Selling Your Home

Instructor: Liz Jacobs-Michka Getting ready to sell your home? Today’s Real Estate market is tricky! Know what you need to do to find your buyer. Understand your competition and your options before you go on the market. This seminar will help you know how to prepare in the following areas: • De-cluttering and Staging Options • Understanding your Competition • Establishing Agent Expectations • Inspections and Warranties • Successful Showings • Net Sheets and Settlement Fees Know your options. Learn tips from the real estate professional with over 20 years of experience in the field. Tue, Feb. 16 6-7:30 pm #4127A 1 session $19 Thu, Mar. 24 6-7:30 pm #4127B 1 session $19 Twin Oaks Middle School Room 205

1st Time Home Buying

Instructor: Liz Jacobs-Michka It’s a GREAT time to buy real estate! When buying your first home in the market, you need to know about: • Myths vs. Facts of Real Estate • Financing Options • How to Choose an Agent • How to Establish Search Parameters • Foreclosures and Short Sales • Contracts and Forms • Inspections vs. Appraisals • Home Ownership Benefits • Keys to a successful closing Buying a home is the biggest investment you will make in your lifetime. Become an educated buyer and feel confident about your strategy! Tue, Feb. 16 8-9:30 pm #4126A 1 session $19 Thu, March 24 8-9:30 pm #4126B 1 session $19 Twin Oaks Middle School Room 205

2-Part Gardening - NEW!

Instructor: Matt Smaus Part 1: Planning the Garden Winter is the time to cozy up with seed catalogs and dream about the garden to come. Join us in learning how to create a vision for your ideal garden, how to choose vegetable varieties, then how to put pen to paper to decide how to plant, how much space you will need or how to best use the space you have, when to plant and how to make sure you can harvest continuously over as much of the season as possible. Part 2: Planting and Tending the Garden In anticipation for spring we will dust off our tools, roll up our shirt sleeves and get digging (metaphorically!) Join us for a foray into the exciting world of garden tools and techniques for breaking ground, seeding and weeding crops, irrigation as well as an introduction to soil fertility and amendments and practical ways for meeting your plants’ nutritional needs. The goal, after all, is to grow the kind of stuff you just can’t buy at the store!

Contractors Guide to Windows and Siding NEW INSTRUCTOR!

Instructor: Richard Tuomi Are you considering investing in new windows or siding for your house? There are many options to consider as you weigh the pros and cons of this big investment. Learn terminology, product types, general cost comparisons, proper installation procedures and warranties. Discover ways to save money and become more confident so that you can evaluate the right options for your home. Bring your questions. Wed, March 9 6:30-8:30 pm #6122 1 session $15 Twin Oaks Middle School Room 607

Tue, Feb. 16 5:30-7 pm #3175_Part 1 1 session $20 $15/taking Part 1 and Part 2 Thu, Feb. 18 5:30-7 pm #3175_Part 2 1 session $20 $15/taking Part 1 and Part 2 SMSC Wozupi Garden Log Home 2041 140th St NE, Prior Lake

Introduction to Bonsai

Instructor: Lionel Flood Explore the ancient art of Bonsai. We will discuss the art and history of Bonsai, with a tree of your own to style. The first session covers style, art and branch placement while the second session covers potting, care and additional refinement of the tree. Instructor Lionel Flood is the past president of the Minnesota Bonsai Society. *Supplies ($30) payable to instructor at class. Thu, Mar. 3 & 10 7-9:30 pm #3547 2 sessions $49* Twin Oaks Middle School Room 607

Twig Furniture: Tables, Chairs and Benches - NEW! Instructor: Bob McNeely

Add a new feature to your home or landscape. Create your choice of a table (up to 3’ long), a whimsical twig chair or a slab garden bench (specify when registering). All materials are provided. Please bring a marker, tape measure and power drill. Bring a friend to help with your project for just $20. Bob has been building and selling twig furniture since 1995. He teaches techniques that will allow you to build more furniture and garden structures. Sat, Mar. 12 9 am to 4 pm #3333 1 session $139 w/Partner $159 Twin Oaks Middle School Room 607

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Home and Garden Build Your Own Rain Barrel

Instructor: Angela Danner Learn by doing, this hands-on workshop will teach step-by-step how to construct your own rain barrel for use at home, using salvaged barrels. Each paid participant will take home a 35 or 55 gallon constructed rain barrel. Partners welcome. All materials provided. Tue, Mar. 29 5:30-7 pm #3062 1 session $45/rain barrel SMSC Wozupi Garden Log Home 2041 140th St NE, Prior Lake

Master Gardeners

will be hosting the following classes at the Prior Lake Library 16210 Eagle Creek Ave, Prior Lake 952.447.3375 FREE CLASSES No registration is required.

Class start at 6:30 p.m.

Vegetable Gardening - February 22 Small Space Vegetable Gardening - February 29 Managing Pests in the Vegetable Garden - March 7 Gardens for Butterflies, Bees and Other Pollinators - March 21 Container Gardening - March 28 Native Alternatives for Popular Plants - April 4 Homeowner Options for the Emerald Ash Borer - April 11 Class descriptions: www.carverscottmastergardeners.org

Growing a Straw Bale Garden

Graft Your Own Apple Tree

Instructor: Lisa Myslajek Grafting is the method used to reproduce our favorite fruit trees. You will receive hands-on experience grafting an apple tree. In addition to taking home your newly grafted tree, you will gain useful knowledge in reproducing tree cultivars from your own or a friend’s back yard and be equipped to participate in a scion exchange. All materials provided. Sat, April 9 11 am to 12:30 pm #3069A 1 session $35 Tue, April 12 5:30-7 pm #3069B 1 session $35 SMSC Wozupi Garden Log Home 2041 140th St NE, Prior Lake

Instructor: Kate Clarity If you thought the only place to grow healthy crops was in black dirt, you must attend this class. You will learn how to grow a bountiful garden without using herbicides, insecticides or fungicides and without weeding. Learn how to plant a wide variety of vegetables, root crops, vine crops, fruit crops and even beautiful flower gardens, directly into your “conditioned” straw bales. You will never do the “heavy lifting” or bending over that is required with normal soil-based gardens again. Learn this revolutionary and easy gardening method to create a beautiful and productive garden, without lifting a shovel and without using dirt. *A workbook ($5) is optional to purchase from instructor at class. Wed, April 20 6-9 pm #3239 1 session $39* Twin Oaks Middle School Room: 607

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Creative Arts No Mistakes Watercolor

Mystery Quilt

Fri, Jan. 8 to 29 11 am to 2:30 pm #3361A 4 sessions $89*

First Clue sent the week of Jan. 25 Show & Tell date: April (TBD) #3158 Fee: $29

Fri, Feb. 19 to Mar. 11 11 am to 2:30 pm #3361B 4 sessions $89* District Services Center Conf. Room D

Learn to Crochet (Ages 14+) NEW!

Instructor: Dar Brooks Think you are not creative? Then this class is for you! Come loosen up and be spontaneous while learning simple ways of mastering the medium. This class is designed so beginners and experienced watercolor artists will enjoy success. Learn watercolor techniques that will take you to the next level. See exciting demonstrations including: creating a focal area, value systems and how to use line and color to create depth and impact in your paintings. Reference materials and brushes will be available for student use. Please bring watercolor supplies, paper towels, a notebook and 140# cold press watercolor paper. Please bring a lunch. *A starter kit can be pre-ordered by calling Dar at 612940-2094.

Instructor: Karen Parsons If you like quilting but hate to drag your machine to class, this is the “class” for you! This will be a mystery quilt - so you won’t know what the final project will look like until the last stitch has been made. Clues will find their way to your email inbox (please provide your email address) or your US mail box (please provide your mailing address). Your choice. Follow the weekly directions in the clues in the privacy of your own home and by the end of 9 weeks you will have a completed quilt or quilt top. You will receive the instructor’s email address and phone # so you can reach her with any questions. We will end this class with a dessert show and tell to be held in Montgomery.

Instructor: Mary McKenna This course has been designed as a beginner course to the wonderful art of crochet. Over the next 4 weeks you will gain the understanding of the basic stitches, as well as completing projects. You will learn how to read written patterns and make a beginner project of your choice. Please bring 4 skeins of bulky wool yarn (size 5) and needle size N for starting your project. Thu, Jan. 28 to Feb. 18 7-9 pm #3446 4 sessions $69 Twin Oaks Middle School Media Center

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Quilted Tea Time Placemats Preq: Adult Sewer w/Experience

Instructor: Kristen Bender Learn paper piecing the Quiltworx way with Certified Instructor, Kristen Bender. If you’ve got sewing experience and have wanted to try a Judy Niemeyer paper pieced quilt project, this a great one! Learn the process used in all her patterns as well as curved piecing. There will be some prep required prior to class, so allow plenty of time to get that done. Please bring sewing machine. *Pattern ($20) and cost of supplies is additional. Please provide an active email address when registering as supply list and directions will be emailed with your confirmation. Sat, Feb. 20 Registration closes February 12 9 am to 4 pm #3314 1 session $69* Twin Oaks Middle School Room 607

Refunds of Supply Costs Cancellations for classes with supply fees must be received five (5) business days prior to the first day of class. Refunds of supplies are not issued after that time due to commitments made to instructors. Cancellations received after five business days Prior to the first day of class will be subject to no refund. A $10 processing fee will be deducted from any refund.

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Creative Arts Cocktails & Canvas - NEW PAINTINGS!

Instructor: Watch Me Draw! Cocktails and Canvas is a party with paint and you’re invited! Bring a friend or make a new one as we create and paint with acrylics on real 9 x 12 canvas boards! Never painted? Not a problem! No experience necessary, as you are guided step-by-step in the creation of your own masterpiece! All it takes is a fun approach and a little enthusiasm and you will take home a beautiful piece of art! Join us for an evening of painting in a relaxed and noncompetitive environment. You will be amazed at your very own work of ART! All painting supplies included. Participants will use the instructors paints and brushes. Please wear clothes to paint in or bring an apron. *Optional beverages may be purchased at class.

Thu, Feb. 4 (Winter Landscape) 6:15-8:15 pm #3425A 1 session $49*

Thu, Mar. 19 (Island Dreams) 6:15-8:15 pm #3425C 1 session $49*

Thu, Feb. 25 (Cardinal in the Snow) 6:15-8:15 pm #3425B 1 session $49*

Thu, Mar. 24 (Bark Art) 6:15-8:15 pm #3425D 1 session $49* Fong’s Restaurant Bar & Event Center 4770 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake

Easy Watercolor Techniques with Mixed Media - NEW!

Instructor: Dar Brooks Stretch your creativity with this exciting fun filled class! The class is designed so that beginners and those who have experienced watercolor will enjoy being inspired. You will learn to enhance your work by incorporating exciting mixed media materials. These will include light rice papers, fancy napkins, textured papers, gesso, water soluble crayons, markers, colored pencils, metallic pens, and matte medium. Dar is known for her mastery using unique mixed media materials that will add depth and impact to you finished art. Easy tricks and techniques covered as time permits: • Wet-in-wet and toned backgrounds • Texturing concepts-salt, found objects, splattering, resists • Mono printing, stenciling, stamping, and lifting color • Scraping with tools and razor blades • Using finishing supplies There are no mistakes-only fun in this spontaneous freeing class! Dar’s teaching style is easy going and fun. She will encourage and support each student at the level they are at. Please request a supply list from instructor. If you don’t have papers or watercolor paints, you may order from the instructor. To contact Dar call 612940-2094. Some paint brushes, mixed media supplies and tools will be available for student use. Sat, April 9 10:30 am to 4 pm #3361C 1 session $59* Twin Oaks Middle School Room 607

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Cooking Four Famous Cookies

Instructor: Laurel Severson Learn to create the rolled Norwegian cookie, Krumkakes made with cream, butter and cinnamon or sometimes flavored with vanilla. For generations, Minnesotans have purchased their irons to bake krumkakes from local manufacturer Nordic Ware in St. Louis Park. Italian Pizzelles are also baked on the top of the stove using an iron but are a flat, anise-flavored cookie or they may also be vanilla flavored. The chewy, almond Swedish Sandbakkelse are delicate golden brown in color and are baked in tiny tins to resemble tarts. Finally, we will master deep fried Rosettes - Those exceeding fragile, paper thin Scandinavian delicacies dusted with confectioners’ sugar. Expect great recipes plus the many tips and techniques that will make your baking a success! Please bring containers to bring your creations safely home. Tue, Dec. 1 6-9 pm #3524 1 session $55 Twin Oaks Middle School Room 308

Freezer to Crock Pot NEW!

Cupcake Creations - NEW!

Instructor: Kelly Richtarich Have you always wanted to decorate your own beautiful cupcakes and have fun at the same time? In this class you will receive a 6 pack of pre-baked cupcakes, frosting and all other decorations, along with professional instruction. Cupcake theme will vary at each session. Supplies included in tuition. Please bring a container for your cupcakes to travel home. Thu, Jan. 7 6:30-8 pm #3562A 1 session

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Fri, Feb. 12 6:30-8 pm #3562B 1 session

$39

Instructor: Heather Novak You are busy! Come and prepare 10 main dishes for your family to make the weeknights a bit easier. Bring a few friends and work together. These main dishes are designed for a family of 5 and can go from your freezer into your crockpot! I will do the shopping and you will chop, mix, slice and prepare the dish so that it is ready to go into your freezer when you get home. Fits a standard crockpot. Recipes include: Enchilada Soup, Gram Marsala Chicken, Black Bean Chicken Tacos, Beef Barley Soup, 3 Bean burritos, Pizza Pasta, Sausage Mess, Crock Pot “Stir Fry”, Minestrone Soup, Sweet and Sour Beef. Please bring a cooler with ice packs to take home completed meal freezer bags. Bring a snack or lunch if you need for the day. Supply fee ($75) and copies of recipes included in tuition. Sat, Jan. 9 8:30 am to 2 pm #3228 1 session $129 Twin Oaks Middle School Room 308

Wed, Mar. 2 6:30-8 pm #3562C 1 session $39 Twin Oaks Middle School Room 308

Refunds of Supply Costs Cancellations for classes with supply fees must be received five (5) business days prior to the first day of class. Refunds of supplies are not issued after that time due to commitments made to instructors. Cancellations received after five business days will be subject to no refund. A $10 processing fee will be deducted from any refund.

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Cooking Move Over Cupcake--The Bundt Cake is Here to Stay NEW!

Breads Like Grandma Made NEW!

Instructor: Heather Novak I love the smell of warm bread out of the oven. It is a comfort that reminds me of my childhood when my grandmother made a simple loaf of white bread. Of course, she made enough for the week and it was always coupled with her homemade jam. This class we will explore raised yeasted breads and quick breads. We will also briefly talk about gluten free breads and how they differ in cooking to gluten bread. We will make and take one raised traditional loaf of bread. While it is rising we will make a quick bread. Please be flexible with your time as yeast breads take time to rise! Bring 2 loaf pans to class and a hot pad or towel as your breads will be HOT when you leave. Sat, Jan. 30 8:30 am to 12:30 pm #3560 1 session $39 Twin Oaks Middle School Room 308

Artisan Breads in 5-Minutes

Instructor: Carol Schaub Tired of eating breads with no flavor or texture? Wow your family and friends with fabulous, delicious home-made artisan breads! Learn to make savory, healthy breads in less than 5-minutes using dough that you mix in minutes - no kneading required! Dough can be stored in a refrigerator for up to two weeks. You will sample several breads, receive a variety of artisan bread recipes and mix up a batch of dough to take home. Bring a 5 quart mixing bowl with cover, a set of measuring cups and spoons and a large wooden spoon to class. You take with you a batch of bread dough and a finished loaf of bread baked in class. Supplies included in tuition. This class is hands-on.

Maple Sugar Tapping and Boiling (Ages 10 to Adult)

Instructor: Angelica Adams Come experience the Minnesota tradition of tapping Maple trees then boiling sap down to a pure maple syrup. This class will go through the steps of identifying a maple tree, tapping for sap, collection and boiling methods. We will drive out to the “Sugar Bush” nearby to tap trees, collect sap and boil. Bring your winter boots and be ready to taste the magic. Sat, March 19 10 am to Noon #2770 1 session $15 SMSC Wozupi Garden Log Home 2041 140th St NE, Prior Lake

Thu, Feb. 18 6:30-8:15 pm #3227 1 session $49 Twin Oaks Middle School Room 308

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Instructors: Nancy Burgeson The bundt cake is truly a thing of beauty with all the fancy shapes and sizes of pans available today. With over 40 years in the baking industry Nancy will share tricks and techniques for making these lovely cakes. You will be surprised to see how many ways we can embellish these lovely cakes for all seasons of the year! Each student will take home some of Nancy’s favorites cake recipes and a lovely 8-inch cake you made yourself! *Supply fee ($12) will be collected from instructor in class. Thu, Mar. 24 6-9 pm #3561 1 session $39* Twin Oaks Middle School Room 308

Yogurt and Mozzarella Cheese for the Beginner

Instructor: Carol Schaub Easy, inexpensive, nutritious and gluten free - learn to make mozzarella cheese and yogurt at home. Discover how uncomplicated it is to make them and how much less they cost than store versions. Plus, they taste better, and are healthier for you because they don‘t contain the unnecessary additives of commercial products. Unlock the mystery of Greek yogurt. Discuss how to make multiple types of cheese and that your kitchen already has most of the equipment needed to create these popular items. Handout includes recipes for several different types of cheeses, recipes that utilize cheese and/or yogurt, and resource information for supplies. Bring two 1 cup containers with secure lids to take home mozzarella cheese and yogurt starter. Supply included in tuition. Tue, Mar. 29 6:30-8:15 pm #3545 1 session $49 Twin Oaks Middle School Room 308

Computers & Technology Fab Lab Introduction (Ages 15+)

Instructors: John Maresh and Jennifer Reinhardt, PLHS Teachers & Students During this class, participants will learn basic operational skills needed to use at least two of the following pieces of technology in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Fab Lab housed at Prior Lake High School: • Laser Cutter/Engraver (Keychain) • Vinyl Cutter (Sticker) • Vinyl Printer (T-shirt design, bring your own t-shirt) • 3-D Printer (Choice object from selection) Due to time constraints, participants will be working with premade design files to create products; personal files will not be used as a part of this introductory class.

3-D Printer and Finished Project (Earbud Holder)

Tue, Jan. 12 6:30-8:30 pm #4235 1 session $10 Prior Lake High School Fab Lab Room

Hour of Code: What is it All About? - NEW!

Education

Prior Lake-Savage Community Education is partnering with these online providers in order to enhance our course offerings and meet the varied needs of our students. Online courses are convenient and flexible allowing students to learn in the comfort of their home or office.

Ed2Go

Introductory self-study online courses ranging from Art to Web Design. Features include: • Instructor Led • Online Discussions with Instructor and Classmates • Text based content • Quizzes, Assignments & Final Exam • 12 lessons in 6 weeks (2 lessons released per week) • Most classes priced at $95 • Choose from over 600 classes Register at www.Ed2GoOnline.com/priorlake

UGotClass

Online certificates training and courses for 21st Century Skills. Features include: • Audio Lectures with slides • Focused Readings • Online Discussion and Questions posted for Instructor and fellow participants • Self-Paced (within access time) • Varied class length and prices Register at http://www.yougotclass.org/catalog.cfm/ PriorLake

Instructors: Kate Tinguely and Joe Tinguely Hour of Code is a gaining popularity in schools and communities. Are you curious about what your children are learning during this time? Ever wanted to try coding yourself? Join licensed media specialist and classroom teacher, Kate Tinguely and software developer, Joe Tinguely on a blended learning experience that will give you some background knowledge to extend the conversation of coding with your children at home. Thu, Feb. 11 6-8 pm #4236 1 session $39 Twin Oaks Middle School Room 709

LinkedIn and More! - NEW!

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Computers and Technology iPad: Top 10 Tips

Instructors: Chris Pahl and Mike Pahl, Nice Guy Technology Do you want to enhance the way you use your iPad? After teaching hundreds of iPad classes, we have hand picked our favorites for this session. Join this class to learn how to define words quickly, make articles easier to read online, increase your typing speed and much more! Bring iPad or iPad mini to class.

iPad - Back to Basics

Instructors: Chris Pahl and Mike Pahl, Nice Guy Technology Join this class to get the hang of the basics and walk away with a better understanding of the hardware, accessories, Lock Screen, and Home Screen. You will learn keyboard skills (copy/paste, spell check & dictation) and how to backup your iPad to iCloud. Bring iPad or iPad mini to class.

iPad - Search, Share, Discover

Instructors: Chris Pahl and Mike Pahl, Nice Guy Technology People are constantly searching, sharing and discovering new things on their iPads! Learn how to get the most out of the App Store, Safari, Siri, Maps, Spotlight, Control Center and Notification Center. iCloud makes it easy to share photos with others. Bring iPad or iPad mini to class.

Wed, Feb. 3 9-10 am #4212A 1 session $15 District Services Center 4540 Tower St SE, Prior Lake

Wed, April 6 9-11:30 am #4212C 1 session $35 $25 (Age 55+) District Services Center 4540 Tower St SE, Prior Lake

iPhone: Top 10 Tips

iPad - Keeping in Touch

iPad/iPhone: Top 10 Apps

Wed, Feb. 10 9-10 am #4212B 1 session $15 District Services Center 4540 Tower St SE, Prior Lake

Wed, April 13 9-11:30 am #4212D 1 session $35 $25 (Age 55+) District Services Center 4540 Tower St SE, Prior Lake

Wed, April 27 9-10 am #4212F 1 session $15 District Services Center 4540 Tower St SE, Prior Lake

Instructors: Chris Pahl and Mike Pahl, Nice Guy Technology Do you want to enhance the way you use your iPhone? After teaching hundreds of people how to use their iPhone, we have hand picked our favorites for this session. Join this class to learn how to block unwanted callers, share your current locations with others, increase battery life and much more. Bring Apple iPhone to class.

Instructors: Chris Pahl and Mike Pahl, Nice Guy Technology Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to keep in touch with others on your iPad! Learn how to communicate with Contacts, Mail, FaceTime and Messages. Stay organized with the Calendar & Reminders app and find out how iCloud keeps it all synced together. Bring iPad or iPad mini to class.

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Wed, April 20 9-11:30 am #4212E 1 session $35 $25 (Age 55+) District Services Center 4540 Tower St SE, Prior Lake

Instructors: Chris Pahl and Mike Pahl, Nice Guy Technology Do you want apps that will enhance the way you use your iPhone and/or iPad? After downloading thousands of apps, we have hand picked our favorites for this session. Join this class to discover apps that will allow you to send group emails, learn new languages, scan documents and much more! Bring your iPhone or iPad to class.

Just for Fun Traditional Dakota Storytelling

Instructor: Ryan Fritze Children and adults, come listen to traditional Dakota stories at the cabin on the farm. Ryan, a registered Sault Ste. Marie Band of Chippewa tribal member, will teach you the ways of storytelling by sharing the stories that were passed down to him. Bring your children or a loved one and snuggle up for a rich cultural experience on a cold winter night! Mon, Feb. 1 5:30-6:30 pm #3067 1 session $10/1 adult, 1 child $5/each addtl. person SMSC Wozupi Garden Log Home 2041 140th St NE, Prior Lake

Color Me Calm (Ages 16+) NEW!

Instructor: Nicole Gougeon, LICSW Do you need a new way to unwind and relieve stress? Come enjoy the new trend of adult coloring! Learn why this pastime is growing in popularity and explore the benefits it can bring to your life. Colored pencils, crayons and markers along with a variety of coloring books and pages will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own supplies. Be ready to relax, use your creativity and allow your inner child to play during this fun and casual class. Tue, Feb. 16 6:30-8 pm #6254A 1 session $19 Twin Oaks Middle School Media Center Thu, Mar. 3 6:30-8 pm #6254B 1 session $19 Twin Oaks Middle School Media Center

Develop Your Psychic Powers - NEW!

Instructor: Suzanne Worthley We all have some psychic gifts and abilities. Uncover your own true potential to develop your sensing and feeling skills and talents. Psychic and spirit development can transform your life. This class is for everyone that has the desire to believe that life is more than a purely physical experience. Wed, Feb. 17 7-9 pm #6252 1 session $25 Twin Oaks Middle School Media (708)

All About Angels - NEW!

Instructor: Suzanne Worthley Angels are magnificent beings of love and light that here to support us on our spirit and Earthly journey. From Guardian Angels to Arch Angels to individual Angels, learn about the different kinds of Angels, what they can offer in the way of help and assistance, to truly make a difference in your life. Tue, Mar. 8 7-9 pm #6159 1 session $25 Twin Oaks Middle School Media (708)

Henna for Beginners

(Ages 12+) Back by Popular Demand!

Instructor: Cristina Muelken Learn to do basic henna tattoo design that you can do on yourself or others. While learning the history of henna and cultural significance, we will make the henna paste from scratch and learn different design patterns and techniques. The instructor will give each student a henna tattoo and you will work hands-on with the henna by making designs on yourself or other students if they wish. Supplies are included in tuition. Wed, Feb. 24 to Mar. 9 6-8 pm #3463 3 sessions $59 Twin Oaks Middle School 204 Resource Area

Backyard Chickens Always Popular!

Instructor: Matt Smaus Many of us enjoy eating farm fresh eggs, but did you know you can collect just-laid eggs from hens living in your own backyard? Learn all you need to know about keeping chickens on a city or suburban lot. Keeping chickens is an enjoyable hobby that can be fun for the whole family with the benefit of bringing the freshest possible eggs to the table. Tue, Mar. 8 5:30-6:30 pm #3061 1 session $20 SMSC Wozupi Garden Log Home 2041 140th St NE, Prior Lake

Minnesota Starwatch Party (Ages 6+)

Instructor: Mike Lynch Make the stars your old friends as we watch the great celestial show in the skies over greater Prior Lake and vicinity. This night with the stars, constellations, planets, star clusters, nebulae and more starts off with an indoor orientation followed by quality time outside under the heavens. Get to know the constellations like The Big Bear, Cygnus the Swan, Pegasus the Winged Horse and some of the great stories behind them. We will also use large reflecting telescopes, including two giant 20” reflectors that are among the biggest mobile telescopes in Minnesota for close up views of start clusters, nebulae, galaxies and other wonders in our later summer skies. Even if it’s cloudy you will learn a lot. You will get a great handout package with user-friendly star maps and constellation charts, websites, a telescopebuying guide and more! *Mike’s book; “Mike Lynch’s Minnesota Star Watch” will be available for purchase at a discount. Please bring lawn chair for the outside viewing. Tue, April 5 8-10 pm #3065 1 session $19/person* $39/3-5 people* $65/6-10 people* Hidden Oaks Middle School Media

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55+ Driver Improvement Minnesota State Law requires all insurance companies to provide a 10% auto premium reduction for persons 55 and over that successfully complete a Driver Improvement course. To qualify for the discount, you must take an 8-hour course. To maintain the discount, MN allows the 4-hour Refresher course once every 3 years.

8-Hour Driver Improvement 4-Hour Driver Improvement Program Refresher Instructor: MN HWY Safety Center This course provides information to help seniors drive violation and crash free as we age. This is a classroom course, there is no driving or other testing involved. If you have not taken an 8-hour course or it has been longer than 3 years since you have taken either course, this is the class for you. Contact your insurance agent if you are unsure of the course you need. Tue & Thu, Mar. 22 & 24 5:30-9:30 pm #6014 2 sessions $26 District Services Center 4540 Tower St SE, Prior Lake

Instructor: MN HWY Safety Center This driver improvement course is taught by MN Hwy Safety Center trained instructors. The class will explore changes in laws, the latest vehicle technology, and provide you with easy-to-use defensive driving tips. In addition, we will explore traffic safety and accident prevention. Completion of this course allows for a 10% reduction on automobile insurance premiums for those age 55 and over. Tue, Jan. 12 9 am to 1 pm #6067A 1 session $22 Thu, Feb. 11 12-4 pm #6067B 1 session $22 Thu, Feb. 18 5:30-9:30 pm #6067C 1 session $22

Arthritis Exercise Program

Instructor: Karen Meyer If you’ve had difficulties starting or continuing an exercise program, consider trying this program. This is a gentle exercise program in a nonthreatening atmosphere designed for people living with arthritis. The instructor, certified by the Arthritis Foundation, will guide you in gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility, range of motion, muscle strength and overall stamina. You are invited to attend one session for free. Take sessions at your convenience. No discounts. Pay at class as you go. Cosponsored with City of Prior Lake Recreation.

Tue, Mar. 15 9 am to 1 pm #6067C 1 session $22 District Services Center 4540 Tower St SE, Prior Lake

Every Thursday 9:15-10 am Club Prior, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave Buy 5 sessions $15 Buy 10 sessions $30

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Members of UCare can take Community Education classes with a discount of $15. If the class is less than $15, it is free. UCare Member ID must be provided at the time of registration. The type of UCare insurance will determine the number of classes that are allowed.

Social Security

Instructor: Sheri Johnston, CFP® Social Security will likely be the foundation of your retirement income. That’s why it is so important to understand your options and the effect your decisions have on your retirement before you retire. We will discuss how Social Security fits into your retirement income path, when you should start taking benefits and answer questions about taxes. Tue, Feb. 23 7-8:30 pm #4220 1 session $19 Twin Oaks Middle School Room 205

Travel Show

February 23, 2016 at 6:00 pm Join Prior Lake-Savage Community Education on Tuesday, February 23 at 6:00 pm at Twin Oaks Middle School, 15860 Fish Point Rd SE, Prior Lake for a FREE informational meeting about the unique travel opportunities managed by Premier World Discovery. Get the inside information about the destinations as well as trip details. Attending a travel show does not commit you to the trip. Join us even if you are curious. All are welcome! Travel shows are free but advanced registration is required. www.PriorLakeSavageCE.com

California Rail Discovery March 16-22, 2016 Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Community Education presents

California Rail Discovery

featuring San Francisco, Lake Tahoe & the Napa Valley Wine Train 7 Days

March 16, 2016

Highlights

•Two Rail Experiences Napa Valley Wine Train Sierra Nevada Rail Journey •San Francisco City Tour •San Francisco Bay Cruise •Sausalito •Wine Tasting & Lunch (Napa Valley Wine Train) •Town of Napa •Lake Tahoe Paddlewheeler Cruise •Old Town Sacramento •California State Railroad Museum •Virginia City •Two Night Stay in San Francisco •Two Night Stay in Lake Tahoe

Discover Cuba

Treasures of Ireland October 17-25, 2016 Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Community Education presents

Treasures of Ireland featuring Dublin, Limerick & Killarney

9 Days

October 17, 2016

Highlights

San Antonio Holiday

• 1 Night Castle Stay • 2 Nights in Dublin • 2 Nights in Killarney • Dublin City Tour • Trinity College - Book of Kells • Old Jameson Whiskey Distillery • Cliffs of Moher • Ring of Kerry • Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet • Glendalough & St. Kevin’s Nights in San Antonio Inclusions •Featuring Jaunting Car 4 Ride •Roundtrip Airfare - MSP • Muckross House & Gardens •Roundtrip Transfers - MSP • Limerick •Tour Director 5 Days • Blarney Castle & Woolen Mills •9 Meals (6-Breakfasts, 1-Lunch & 2-Dinners) •Motorcoach Transportation • Rock of Cashel •Admissions per Itinerary •Highlights Adare •Sightseeing per Itinerary Antonio City Tour ••San Galway City Tour •Hotel Transfers •San Jose Mission Booking Discount - Save $200 Inclusions per couple!* •Baggage Handling •El Mercado Marketplace •Roundtrip Airfare - MSP •Alamo Transfers - MSP Tour Rates Contact Information •Roundtrip •Riverwalk Cruise Booking Discount*: $2545 pp double Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Community Education • Attn: Jenny Nagy • Int’l Air Departure Taxes/Fuel •Hill Country $2645 pp double 4540 Tower Street SE • Prior Lake, MN 55372 Regular Rate: •11 Meals: 7 - Breakfasts & 4 - Dinners presents Single Supplement: +$725 •LBJ Ranch (952) 226-0080 •Professional Tour Director *See Reservation Info for Booking Discount details jnagy@priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us Booking #93217 •Fredericksburg •Motorcoach Transportation •Fiesta de las •Admissions perLuminarias Itinerary •4 Nights at OneSightseeing Hotel •Comprehensive ring Boston, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket & Newport •Austin optional •Baggage Handling

April 20-26, 2016

November 30-December 4, 2016 Prior Trip Lake-Savage Area Schools Community Education presents Cost Includes

Round Trip Airfare from MSP Education San• Antonio Holiday Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Community • Quality Hotel Accommodations

April 20, 2016

• Deluxe Motorcoach & Professional Tour Manager November 30, 2016 • Most Meals/Baggage Handling

September 18-24, 2016

If you can’t attend the show, call Jenny Nagy for information at 952-226-0085.

Cape Cod & the Islands

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September 18, 2016

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Inclusions Tour Rates

•Roundtrip Airfare - MSP Booking Discount*: $3495 pp double

Booking Discount - Save $400 per coup

Contact Information Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Community Education • Attn: Jenny Nagy

Career and Job Fair

2016

Meet your future employers and learn from the experts.

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Hear the path these professionals took to prepare.

Education

Health Services

Business & Finance

Specialty Trades

Visit the ones that interest you.

Tuesday, March 29, 2016 5-7 pm Prior Lake High School Commons

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: Jenny Nagy

Engineering

Art & Design

Meet representatives from 45+ businesses and organizations.

Learn what a typical work day entails. Explore your options.

And More.

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Parent/Guardian Education Mindful Parenting: How to Stop the Fighting, Yelling and Frustration

Presented by Samantha Moe, M.A. SLP Certified Parent Coach Are you stressed out and exhausted? Tired of your child’s disrespectful attitude, lack of self-control and defiance? Discover why your child constantly pushes the limits and how you can transform your home into an enjoyable space rather than a war zone. In this interactive presentation you will receive solutions from the Mad2Glad Blueprint™ designed to calm your child and restore your sanity. You will learn: • The number one reason for anger, anxiety and power struggles. • Three Pillars of Parenting to create calm in your Home. • The best way to get your child to listen so you can enjoy spending time together. Certificates of Attendance available. Mon. Feb. 1 7-8:15 pm PIN2.1.16 1 session $10/person $15/partners Prior Lake High School Lecture Hall Samantha Moe, M.A. SLP, is a Certified Parent Coach whose passion is teaching practical ways to decrease stress. Founder of the holistic and innovative Mad2Glad Blueprint™, she guides caregivers in her step-by-step approach to dramatically reduce defiance and disrespect and reestablish confidence and authority.

Understanding Dyslexia

Presented by John Alexander Dyslexia has been called an unexpected weakness in a sea of strengths. It is a learning disorder in which people have difficulty learning to read, spell and write. Some dyslexics also struggle with math. John will discuss what the latest research reveals about dyslexia and language based learning disabilities. The workshop will define dyslexia and will examine key variables of instruction including the type, frequency and duration of intervention. Certificates of Attendance available. Tue, Feb. 9 7-8:30 pm PIN2.9.16 FREE Twin Oaks Middle School Media Center John Alexander is Head of School at Groves Academy. Groves Academy is a leading school for students with learning disabilities and attention disorders, as well as a center for literacy instruction, education and advocacy in the state of Minnesota. Groves Academy enrolls 250 students in its school, and through Groves Academy’s Community Outreach arm, impacts the lives of more than 5,000 people each year.

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Creating Family Harmony

Instructor: Dar Brooks, CH, NLP, CHTP Is your family struggling with Anxiety, Fears or Anger? Are you in need of defusing emotional bombs? Learn effective techniques and exercises to use with your children such as: • Building a bridge by understanding emotions • Healing with Emotional Freedom technique (EFT) • Meditating for release of anger and frustration • U s i n g N L P ( N e u r o - l i n g u i s t i c Programming) techniques with your children This class includes discussion about individual concerns and powerful insights to help release frustration and anger. Sat, Feb. 20 10:30 am to 3 pm #2466A 1 session $59 Twin Oaks Middle School Media Center Mon, Apr. 18 to May 2 6:30-8 pm #2466B 3 sessions $59 Twin Oaks Middle School Media Center Dar Brooks is a Master Hypnotherapist certified by the National Guild of Hynotists. She has been on the NGH Faculty teaching workshops. She has a passion for cocreating changes in the lives of others Dar’s teaching style respects the personal beliefs of her students while she inspires them to connect with their core desire and their authentic self.

Prior Lake-Savage Area ADD/ADHD Connection Group

People with ADD/ADHD face challenges that friends and family might not understand. This education discussion group provides parents, teachers and adults a rare opportunity to share and learn strategies to effectively manage ADD/ADHD at home and in the classroom. This group provides an opportunity to meet others like you, connect with them and share ideas and resources. Meetings will have an informative presentation for 45-60 minutes followed by questions and sharing of ideas that work. It’s FREE, fun, informative and helpful for parents, teachers, caregivers and adults. No need to register just come! Certificates of Attendance available. 2015-16 Meeting dates: Dec. 8, Jan. 12, Feb. 9, Mar. 8, Apr. 12, May 10 6:30-8 p.m. FREE District Services Center 4540 Tower St Se, Prior Lake

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Families Fun How to Get Into College and Pay For it Without Going Broke!

Instructor: Alan Weinblatt Do you realize that college may cost your family nearly as much as your home! Here is your chance to learn how to be a smart college shopper, how to understand the FAFSA so you don’t make mistakes that can cost you money and learn many myths about college financial aid. Learn how to plan ahead and avoid unmanageable debt for you and your student.

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The dance is all about you, but it wouldn’t be the same without your perfect date. Invite your dad, uncle, grandpa, older adult brother, or a favorite family friend as your escort. Dress up if you think it is fun and you’re looking for an excuse, or wear whatever you want for dancing and twirling. Silver Sound Productions will help set the tone for the evening with plenty of family friendly songs and dances. Every girl will receive a favor. Light snacks and punch are included in the ticket price. Capture the moment with a professional photo of you and your date, available for purchase. Various LED products will also be available for purchase. Space is limited.

AMILY FREE F TS CONCER Wednesday, Dec. 2 6:00 PM Masonic Home (Landmark, Heritage Hall) 11501 Masonic Dr, Bloomington

• Free Admission • A mix of sacred and secular seasonal music • Vocal solos featuring Lynnda Nelson • A visit by Santa. • Bring your camera for a free photo with Santa

Sunday, December 6 2:30 PM Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church 3611 Shepherd’s Path NW, Prior Lake Tuesday, December 8 7:00 PM Edinborough Park 7700 York Ave. S, Edina

Visit www.priorlakesavagece.com - 952-226-0080

Kids’ Company is a place where each child Kids’ Company is a cherished and unique member of the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools team. Children are nurtured and kept safe in an environment that is designed to be recreational, educational and flexible enough to meet the individual needs of all the children. Students are offered choices that promote their social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth through activities in science, math, literacy, art, music, drama, environmental learning, sports, games and much more. Kids’ Company offers care at each elementary school before and after-school and on most non-school days. Care is available from 6:30 a.m. until school starts and from school release until 6:00 p.m. Now offering flexible scheduling options! Consistent Schedule is for students who attend the SAME 2 or more sessions each week. Kindergarten - Grade 3 $10.50 per session Grades 4 - 5 $9.50 per session Pick-Your-Day Schedule is for students who attend different days or less than 2 sessions each week. Kindergarten - Grade 3 $11.50 per session Grades 4 - 5 $10.50 per session There is a $2 additional fee for any drop in days added to either type of schedule option. Non-School Days are $36 per day by deadline and $41 after deadline if space is available Care for La ola del lago students is offered at Edgewood School. A per family non-refundable registration fee of $50 and a $100 deposit are due at the time of registration. The deposit goes toward your tuition. For more information call 952-226-0090. To register, visit www.priorlakesavagece.com.

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) 952.226.0950 Edgewood School, 5304 WestWood Dr SE

Registration begins January 6, 2016 at 8 am

ECFE is a nationally celebrated model that is unique to Minnesota. ECFE supports parents in their essential role as their child’s first and most important teacher. ECFE programs are staffed with licensed Parents Educators and Early Childhood Teachers. Join us in ECFE for the opportunity to support your child’s kindergarten readiness, make new friends (for yourself and your child!), & learn helpful parenting strategies. Most importantly, experience a dedicated time set aside for togetherness with your child away from the distractions of everyday life. Sliding Fees for ECFE Classes: ECFE classes are priced on a sliding fee scale based on the class length and your household income, fees for 14 week classes are listed below. Do not let fees keep you from participating. Contact our office at 952.226.0950 for further information. Learn more about ECFE at www.priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us/community/early-childhood

Circle of Friends Preschool 952.226.0950

E-STEM School and 4 Star Parent-Aware Rated Program Why choose Circle of Friends Preschool? • Nature-Based Preschool Programming options • Half-Day and Extended-Day Preschool options • Preschool Programming offered at multiple convenient locations • Circle of Friends Preschool is the district preschool program Learning goals and outcomes are aligned with district kindergarten readiness expectations in a developmentally appropriate, child-centered manner. Preschool Visit Opportunities Registration for the 2016-2017 school year will begin February 2016. Please call our office in December to ensure that we have you on our mailing list for preschool registration. PEEK INTO PRESCHOOL You and your preschooler are invited to visit Circle of Friends Preschool during our “Peek Into Preschool” events: • January 19, 2016 from 5:30-7:00 PM • January 23, 2016 from 10:00-11:30 AM You and your child will have an opportunity to learn about our program and spend time with our licensed preschool teachers. Call the early childhood office to register for Peek into Preschool. TOUR AND TALK For an adult only visit to our program join one of our “Tour and Talk” presentations: • January 14, 2016 from 10:00-11:00 AM • February 10, 2016 from 1:15-2:15 PM • March 11, 2016 from 1:15-2:15 PM Registration for 2016-2017 Preschool Coming Soon! Registration for the 2016-2017 school year will begin on February 1, 2016. Call the early childhood office in December to ensure you are on our mailing list to receive a preschool registration packet. Learn more about preschool programs at http://www.priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us/schools/ edgewood/circle-of-friends-preschool.

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Early Childhood Special Education – “Help Me Grow”

Do you or someone close to your child have concerns about their development? Prior Lake-Savage Schools offer early childhood special education services for birth-5 year old children with disabilities or who are experiencing developmental delay in the areas of communication, cognitive, adaptive (self-help), motor, and social-emotional skills. If you have concerns about your child’s development, please visit helpmegrowmn.org for more information, or call 952-226-0980 OR 1-866-693-4769.

Crisis Nursery

The Crisis Nursery welcomes calls from parents in any situation needing a sympathetic ear, parenting tips or information about community resources. In a crisis situation, the Crisis Nursery may be able to provide short term child care for children ages newborn to 12 years, if their families are residents of Scott or Carver Counties. Call Crisis Nursery’s help line at 612-839-5101. Trained advocates are available to help during a crisis. If you are interested in displaying brochures, making donations or volunteering as a care provider, contact Jodi at the CAP Agency by calling 952-402-9851. Make a difference in a child’s life!

Early Childhood Screening

Minnesota law requires early childhood screening for all children before they begin kindergarten. The purpose of the screening is to check all areas of a child’s development. Make an Early Childhood Screening appointment after your child’s third birthday. Call today for an appointment: 952-226-0975 or email dtribby@priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us

Parents Forever Divorce Education

The goal of this workshop series is to achieve a respectful divorce with the least negative impact on children. These sessions are for any person in the process of divorce, considering divorce, in conflict regarding custody or visitations and/or anyone wanting information on divorce, mediation or custody. This series is cosponsored with several family-serving agencies of Carver and Scott Counties.

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Contact your clinic to schedule a Child and Teen Checkup. Checkups are provided at no cost through most insurance plans and Minnesota Health Care Programs.

Call for more information: Dakota County - 952-891-7500 Scott County - 952-496-8674

Child and Teen Checkups staff can help: • • • •

Find a doctor or dentist Make an appointment Find transportation Find an intrepreter

Head Start

Big Brother Big Sister

WIC (Women, Infants and Children)

Minnesota K-12 Education Subtraction and Credit

Head Start is a CAP Agency Program serving Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties. They offer Preschool Programs for Ages 3 to 5. Children with Special Needs are welcome and there is no cost to income eligible families. There is limited availability. For an application call 952-496-2125 (Scott County), 952960-9700 (Carver County) or 651-3223500 (Dakota County) or visit www. capagency.org for more information.

WIC is a nutrition education program for women who are pregnant, nursing or postpartum and for families with infants and children under age five. The program provides nutrition information, counseling for pregnant and nursing mothers and supplemental foods such as milk, cheese, juice, cereals and infant formula to promote good health. WIC eligibility is based on household income guidelines. Appointments must be made in advance. If you live in Scott or Carver County please call 952-496-2125 (press 7) or check the website at www.capagency. org for more information.

Session I Impact of Divorce on Adults and Legal Issues Session II Impact of Divorce on Children Session III Child Support, Role of Mediation and Money Issues For more information call Visit www.priorlakesavagece.com - 952-226-0080 952-466-5300, press 2.

You can make a positive difference by volunteering your time to a child. Can you help a child THINK BIG? There is always a child in need of your FRIENDSHIP, so don’t wait any longer. The FOCUS is not on spending money but spending time with a child, building a trusting friendship. You can share a walk in the park, play games, hobbies, recreational activities, run errands, bake cookies or sit and talk. Please call 651-789-2426. Your assistance in helping to recruit volunteers in your community is always most appreciated.

Minnesota offers education tax subtraction and credit for families whose children participate in after school enrichment programs. Some Community Education classes qualify for this program. Here are some of the qualifications: • Only the cost of instruction qualifies for subtraction or credit. • In order to apply for a credit or deduction, families must have evidence they have paid the amount indicated. If you have questions, please call the Minnesota Individual Income Tax Division at 1.800.652.9094.

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MNCAPS Opens Career Pathways for Students

COMMUNITY CONTACTS City of Prior Lake 952-447-9800 www.cityofpriorlake.com City of Prior Lake Parks and Recreation Dept 952-447-9820 www.priorlakerecreation.com

In looking through this Community Education catalog, you can see it is filled with dozens of classes to suit every interest level. At PLSAS we strive to continually provide new and exciting opportunities for all learners and now MNCAPS is the latest program option available to students. PLSAS and Lakeville Schools have joined to form MNCAPS (Minnesota Center for Advanced Professional Studies). In this innovative high school program, juniors and seniors will jump start their futures by becoming fully immersed in a professional culture, solving real-world problems using industry standard tools. Beginning in the 2016/17 school year, students from both districts will be offered two tracks to choose from: Business and Medicine & Health Care. Students will be mentored by employers, while receiving high school and college credit. MNCAPS is driven by the changing workforce needs of the industry, therefore instructors and business partners collaborate to develop coursework. MNCAPS curriculum will be constantly evolving to follow industry trends and market changes. MNCAPS is an example of how business, community and public education can partner to produce personalized learning experiences that educate the workforce of tomorrow, especially in high skill, high demand jobs. Mentors and guest speakers are always in demand as well as project and internship opportunities. For more information, contact MNCAPS Coordinator, Melanie Smieja at smie2668@isd194.org or check out our website: www.mncaps.org.

City of Savage Parks and Recreation Dept 952-224-3420 PLAY www.playinfo.org (Prior Lake Athletics for Youth) Girl Scouts (River Valley Council) 800-845-0787 www.girlscoutsrv.org Boy Scouts & Cub Scouts (Northern Star Council) 763-231-7201 www.northernstarbsa.org Scott County Libraries Prior Lake 952-447-3375 Savage 952-707-1770 Prior Lake Soccer Club www.priorlakesoccer.org Prior Lake-Savage Hockey Association www.plsha.com Camp Fire MN

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U of M Extension - Scott County - 4H 952-492-5410 Prior Lake Youth Wrestling Tricia Charbonneau 952-393-2041 Superintendent, Dr. Teri Staloch

School Board Plans for May Referendum

South Metro Storm Swim Club 952-953-7789 www.mnstorm.org

The School Board is planning for a referendum this May due to rising student enrollment and the need for 21st century, innovative learning spaces to accommodate all students, E-12.

District 719 Circle of Friends Preschool 952-226-0956

Stay up-to-date with the latest facts surrounding this upcoming referendum election.

River Valley YMCA 952-230-9622 www.rivervalleyymca.org

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Ongoing September through July Monday, Wednesday & Thursday - 5:30-8:30 p.m. Edgewood School 5304 WestWood Drive Se, Prior Lake

No registration is required. Simply show up to learn how to get started..

GED General Education Development is a self-paced program designed to help you study and prepare to take the GED test. If you already have a GED or high school diploma, you may want to “brush up” your basic skills with our ABE classes.

ELL

Let’s LEARN English Together The English Language classes help adults improve their English skills, especially for the workplace. Learn to understand, speak, read and write English.

Need Childcare? No Problem. Childcare options are available. Please call ahead for more information and to register for childcare. 952.226.0081. - 952-226-0080 Visit www.priorlakesavagece.com

Are you the person with a special interest, talent or subject knowledge that you’d like to share with others? We are looking for teachers willing to add a little “class” to the lives in Prior Lake-Savage. You don’t have to be a licensed teacher. Enthusiasm combined with knowledge of a subject or skill in a special interest area will be enough to get you started.

We’re Looking For YOU...

Those of us in Community Education are here to provide assistance on class content, handout production and more. We’ll let you know what we expect, how we will promote your classes and do all we can to help you succeed. You’ll receive an instructor’s handbook with all the practical details you need to know, feedback from class participants and appreciation for your efforts. But it’s not just about Community Ed, it’s about you contributing to your community to make it a better place to be and your own personal growth.

We can’t do it without YOU! Call us at 952-226-0080. Let’s get together and talk possibilities.

Advisory Councils

are active taskoriented groups who make recommendations about policies, procedures, program offerings, budgets, and more for ISD 719 Community Education Services programs. Together these groups determine what resources could be utilized to meet the needs and interests of community members without duplicating the efforts provided by others.

If you would be interested in working with a council to address the lifelong learning needs of our district, please call Leanne Weyrauch, Director at 952-226-0082, to request an application for membership.

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Community Education Services 4540 Tower St. SE, Prior Lake 952-226-0080 Leanne J. Weyrauch Community Education Director 952-226-0082 Linda Ringstad Community Education Specialist 952-226-0083

Kids’ Company Office 4540 Tower St. SE, Prior Lake 952-226-0090 Kelly Vossen Kids’ Company Coordinator 952-226-0092 Kristi Gaudette Kids’ Company Assistant Coordinator 952-226-0093 Danielle Kleist Kids’ Company Secretary 952-226-0091 Lisa Kraft Kids’ Company Secretary 952-226-0084 ECFE and Preschool Programs Edgewood School 5304 WestWood Dr SE, Prior Lake 952-226-0950 Richie Kucinski Edgewood School Coordinator 952-226-0900 Rebecca Richardson Early Learning Manager 952-226-0908 Jenna Johnson ECFE and Preschool Secretary 952-226-0956 Deb Tribby Early Childhood Screening Secretary 952-226-0975

Jenny Nagy Community Involvement/ Adult Programs Coordinator 952-226-0085 Carrie Dobie Youth Programs Coordinator 952-226-0088 Bobbi Birkholz Community Education Secretary 952-226-0081 Ann-Marie Nopola Community Education Secretary/Registration 952-226-0086 Carolyn Yagla Youth Programs Assistant 952-226-0094

Community Use of Facilities Community members and organizations are invited to apply to use district facilities and grounds for meetings and activities. All requests for facility usage must be made at least 7 business days before the intended activity. Application forms are available online at www.priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us or by contacting Gina Fern at 952-226-0095 or gfern@priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us.

Gina Fern District Facility Coordinator 952-226-0095 Debra Schaff District Facility Use Secretary 952-226-0087

Our Mission The mission of the Prior Lake-Savage Area Community Education Services Program is to

enhance the quality of life for all citizens by helping to provide opportunities for individuals to reach their full potential and contribute to their communities. To accomplish this mission requires that parents, family, schools, faith communities, businesses, community organizations and all people living within our community work together. This can be done through a cooperative effort in meeting the recreational, educational, social and cultural needs and wants of the community. - 952-226-0080 Visit www.priorlakesavagece.com

Guidelines and Procedures Questions?

Call 952.226.0080 during office hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or email us at CommunityEd@priorlake-savage.k12. mn.us

Be an “Early Bird”

Prompt registration helps avoid disappointment when classes fill quickly or have to cancel due to low enrollment, only to find that late registrations would have allowed the class to run. Early registrations also make it easier if we need to contact you for any reason before your class begins.

Refunds

Your money will be refunded if your class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. If you choose to cancel your class registration, to be eligible for a full refund we need to receive your request no later than 4:00 p.m. five (5) business days prior to the first day of class. Cancellations for classes with supply fees must be received five (5) business days prior to the first day of class unless otherwise noted in description. Refunds of supplies are not issued after that time due to commitments made to instructors. Cancellations received after five business days will be subject to no refund. A $10 processing fee will be deducted from any refund.

Discounts

Adults (55 & over) receive discounts when noted in class pricing. All UCare Minnesota members may receive a discount of $15. If the class is less than $15, it is free. UCare Member ID must be provided at the time of registration. Sign up with a friend to receive 10% off your total up to $15. Discount must be requested at the time of registration. The friend discount is offered online and will be applied at the payment screen. The same class must be in your shopping cart in order to receive discount.

Satisfaction Guarantee

Please call the Community Education Office at 952.226.0080 if you are not satisfied with any class or activity in which you participated.

Cancellation

Community Education reserves the right to withdraw a course due to lack of enrollment or loss of a suitable facility. If we have to cancel a class, every effort will be made to contact all the participants who preregistered. Please include on your registration form a phone number where you can be contacted during the day. Community Education assumes no responsibility for reaching registrants who do not provide an accessible daytime phone number. When ever possible messages will be left on voicemail/answering machines. If an email is provided at time of registration, notifications will also be sent to the address provided. Classes may be cancelled due to inclement weather or for other unavoidable reasons. These sessions are made up whenever possible. If school closes during the day due to bad weather, Community Education will cancel all activities. Call 952-2260080 for evening or weekend cancellation information.

Are You In?

Yes - unless you hear from us. Community Education does not mail class confirmations. If you have an email address at the time of registration, a confirmation will be emailed to you. If you do not hear from us, assume that you are in the class and that it will be held at the time and place indicated. We will contact you by phone or mail if there is a change. Please list a daytime phone number so we can reach you if a class is cancelled. If there is a last minute change, signs are posted at each site with your class information on it such as class title, room numbers and times of classes.

Participant Waiver

Registration for any class waives all rights and claims for any and all injuries from whatever cause suffered by participation in activities.

Privacy

The information requested on the registration forms will be used to verify eligibility as well as determine staff, facility and equipment needs. Your registration information may be provided to school district staff, volunteers, instructors, the school district attorney, insurer and auditor. Your email information is for internal use only and will not be sold or solicited. Photographs or videos of classes in action may be taken and used for district publications and web pages. If you object to having your picture used, please notify the Community Education Office at 952226-0080 each time you register.

Non-endorsement Policy

Prior Lake-Savage Community Education contracts with specialists in their fields who are interested in presenting classes in their areas of expertise to the community. We do not endorse the opinions or business affiliations of the instructors. All financial seminars are carefully screened to ensure they are strictly informational in nature. Although most seminars are presented by professional financial planners, the design is nonbiased and non-sales oriented. You will not be pressured to make a purchase or meet with sales people. We prohibit the direct distribution of flyers, pamphlets or marketing materials that promote specific products, services or companies. We do, however, offer you the opportunity to receive an instructor’s business card or you can ask for more information should you have additional, specific questions that go beyond the content or time frame of the seminar. We hope your participation in these programs will be enjoyable. For questions, call Leanne at 952-226-0082.

Special Requests

If special assistance/accommodations is needed to participate in a Community Education Program, please contact us at least 2 weeks prior to start of program to allow enough time for special accommodations.

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Name_____________________________Partner Name (if taking a partner class)___________________________ Address_________________________________ City_______________________ Zip__________________ Home Phone________________________________ Cell ________________________________________ Email Address for confirmation: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Senior 55 and up (please check here)_______ Birthday ______________ UCare ID Number_________________ Course # _________

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Phone-952-226-0080 Fax-952-226-0099 www.priorlakesavagece.com

Tuition Assistance Available

Our Office Will Be Closed

Reduced fees, scholarships and payment plans are available for families experiencing financial hardship. Assistance is limited to one program per person in each quarter with a limit of $100 per person/quarter. Some programs are not eligible. You must be a resident of ISD 719 to qualify. Call at 952.226.0080 to request assistance.

November 25, 26, 27, December 24, 25, 31, January 1, March 17 & 18. During this time, please register online or mail us your registration.

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DON’T DELAY

If the minimum number of participants is not reached, programs will be cancelled. A full refund will be issued or you can be moved to another program.

Need Accommodations?

If you have a disability which requires special assistance in a program, please contact us at 952-226-0080. Please call at least 2 weeks prior to program start to allow time for us to make appropriate arrangements. Visit www.priorlakesavagece.com - 952-226-0080

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Career and Job Fair Tuesday, March 29 5-7 pm Prior Lake High School Commons

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