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The Natural Way to Draw

ADULTS Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. You will ease into the process of drawing in a fun, creative and effortless way using right-brained drawing exercises, including contour and gesture. Mediums include pencil, charcoal and sketching crayons. Purchase materials before the first class – see online or call 952.928.6442 for material list. No previous drawing experience is necessary for the beginner level; the intermediate level is for students who have taken the beginner level or have previous drawing experience. Instructor: Jeanne Aaron

WINTER

DAYs DATEs+TIME Activity#

Tu Jan. 11 – March 1, 7 – 9 p.m. (no class Feb. 1) A504L-Beginner

W Jan. 12 – Feb. 23, 7 – 9 p.m. A504L-Intermediate FEE $105 per person ADULTS Hybrid Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. Studies show that interval training boosts the body’s metabolism. Circuit training is an effective method of exercising the whole body in a short period of time. Combine the two and you have a dynamically efficient strength and conditioning workout. All levels and abilities welcome. This class will be held online using Zoom or in person at the Lenox Community Center. You can choose to attend however is best for you! Instructor: Cathy O'Donnell DAYs DATEs+TIME Activity#

M Jan. 24 – March 28, 7 – 7:45 a.m. (no class Feb. 21) A547Mon

FEE $54 per person (senior program member) / $72 (non-member) W Jan. 26 – March 30, 7 – 7:45 a.m. A547Wed FEE $60 per person (senior program member) / $80 (non-member) F Jan. 28 – March 25, 7 – 7:45 a.m. A547Fri FEE $54 per person (senior program member) / $72 (non-member)

Sewing Machine Clinic: Intro to Patterns

ADULTS Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. We will cover basic maintenance and cleaning techniques for your sewing machine, how to choose the perfect pattern for you and the basics of completing a successful sewing project. Among the patterns the instructor will bring to try, we will practice making a non-medical mask in class. Instructor: Lara Neel DAY DATES+TIME Activity#

W Jan. 19 – Feb. 16, 6 – 8 p.m. FEE $59 per person A509L

Open Adult Basketball

ADULTS Park Spanish Immersion Elementary, 9400 Cedar Lake Road Are you ready to get back on the court? No pre-formed team needed. Bring a ball and hoop it up! Preregistration required. DAY DATES+TIME Activity#

W Jan. 19 – March 30, 6 – 9 p.m. FEE $33 per person A553M

SPRING

DAYs DATEs+TIME Activity# Tu March 29 – May 10, 7 – 9 p.m. A704L-Beginner W March 30 – May 11, 7 – 9 p.m. A704L-Intermediate FEE $105 per person ADULTS Online You can create the building blocks for a variety of healthy meals using your Instant Pot and/or air fryer! Kirsten will demonstrate black bean and kale bowls, Korean chicken bowls and taco tamale bowls while discussing ways to change up your daily meals with different sauces and toppings. You will receive an extensive handout and class link prior to class and access to the class recording afterwards. Instructor: Kirsten Olson Madaus DAY DATE+TIME Activity#

Th Jan. 27, 6:30 – 8 p.m. FEE $25 per person

Open Adult Volleyball

ADULTS St. Louis Park Middle School, 2025 Texas Ave. S. Get your serve on! No pre-formed teams needed. Bring a ball and get ready to bump-set-spike the night away! Preregistration required. DAY DATES+TIME Activity#

Tu Feb. 8 – June 7, 6:30 – 9 p.m. FEE $45 per person

Adventures in Knitting

ADULTS Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. Join this knitter's workshop where students can choose from four projects: hat (great for beginners), slippers, baby sweater or mittens. You bring the yarn and needles and Instructor Lara Neel will bring the patterns! This class is perfect for knitters of all levels. See online or call 952.928.6442 for material list. DAY DATES+TIME Activity#

W Feb. 23 – March 23, 6 – 8 p.m. FEE $59 per person

Chili Night with Your Instant Pot

ADULTS Online The electric pressure cooker makes a faster and more flavorful pot of chili compared to stove top or slow cooker — and you can make your sides in the Instant Pot, too! Instructor Kirsten Olson Madaus will demonstrate easy weeknight chili, turkey verde chili and vegan quinoa chili, along with Instant Pot “baked” potatoes and loaded cornbread. You will receive an extensive handout and class link prior to class and access to the class recording afterwards. DAY DATE+TIME Activity#

Tu March 8, 6:30 – 8 p.m. FEE $25 per person