District 196 Community Education

Enjoy the relaxation and stress reduction that comes from gentle yoga. Move through standing, seated and floor poses with minimal transitions between standing and floor. A chair is helpful for balance, and poses are modified for all levels. Class ideal for those new to yoga, those who enjoy a gentle pace or students with physical limitations. Wear comfortable clothing and bring yoga mat.

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Practice yoga postures through sun salutation poses, listen to breathing exercises and drishti with sun salutation flow. Learn balance and strength yoga postures and engage yourself with peacefulness with the healing flow at the end of the session. Benefits include improved energy, strength, balance, focus and improved rhythm in breathing. Please bring to class yoga belt strap (7-8 feet) and yoga bolster pillow.

Practice yoga postures through sun salutation poses, listen to breathing exercises and drishti with sun salutation flow. Learn balance and strength yoga postures and engage yourself with peacefulness with the healing flow at the end of the session. Benefits include improved energy, strength, balance, focus and improved rhythm in breathing. Please bring to class yoga belt strap (7-8 feet) and yoga bolster pillow.

Learn one of music’s deepest mysteries: how to play songs without relying on music. A very practical presentation of music theory that includes predicting chord progressions, learning from recordings, and transposing-all expressed in everyday language. This is an ideal follow-up to the “Instant Piano” class and is open to anyone who has a basic understanding of chords on any instrument. Expand your musical horizons, free yourself from sheet-music dependence and be the life of the party! Prior experience with chords recommended. Fee includes the online book, online follow-up lessons, a recording of the class and an optional monthly question and answer session.

Cable (or satellite) television is the single most expensive utility for many households. Discover many viewing options that are free or at a much lower cost than cable. Discuss the pros and cons of cable, how to get internet without cable, how to get TV from your computer to your television and much, much more. Find out why and how thousands of TV watchers are ditching cable forever!

You work your whole career with the goal of someday retiring. Discuss the importance of the crucial years leading up to your retirement date, the active years of your retirement and the winding down of your retirement years. Topics include: estate planning while working, during retirement and at the end of life, when to take your Social Security, key financial products and services available in the market (Medicaid compliant annuities, long term care insurance, life insurance long term care riders), what to look for in a professional (Financial Advisor, CFP, RIA, Fiduciary)?, and the final plans before the end – what can be too little too late? Please bring your questions, this class is an interactive forum.

Desiring to live more simply? Perhaps you are downsizing, transitioning, or want to feel freer in the space you live in. Learn the S.T.A.R.S. method to set up for success, help assess what is right for you, and leave you with tools and knowledge to simplify your space and achieve your goals. Explore Space Dreams, Faves & Imposters, and effective Tips by Room. Creating space saves you time, energy and money.

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar, but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing your favorite songs. Bring your acoustic guitar.

Some music teachers may not want you to know this, but you don’t need years of weekly lessons to learn piano. In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. How do we do it? While regular piano teachers teach note reading, piano professionals use chords. Learn all the chords needed to play any song in this one session. Any song. Any style. Any key. If you can find middle C and know the meaning of Every Good Boy Does Fine, you already know enough to enroll in this workshop.

Learn strategies in competitive drills and match play experiences. This is intended for players that have experience in match play. Players will need to be able to rally consistently, serve and play at a faster pace.

Explore alternatives to single-family living. From condos, townhomes, cooperatives, subsidized apartments, market-rate rentals and housing complexes that offer a continuum of care ranging from independent living to assisted living. Come with your questions to decide what will work best for you and what are your next steps?

Intuition and affirmations act as a team to defragment a cluttered mind. Intuition is a partner in the creative force that magnetizes that which we most desire. Moreover, intuition helps deepen our relationships with the people we love, even those who are no longer physically with us. Affirmations, also a partner in the creative force, are a powerful instrument of transformation. -Learn to use affirmations to help quiet that pervasive internal voice that says you can’t, you won’t, and you aren’t good enough -Learn to use affirmations to enhance personal boundaries, boost confidence and self-esteem and create positive change -Learn how to write and use affirmations to enrich career relationships, and health -Learn to reduce stress and anxiety and strengthen problem solving skills by employing intuition and affirmations in your daily life -Learn to be more receptive, creative, and innovative through enhanced intuition -Learn to identify signs from The Other Side.

Learn about basic beliefs and practices of community members who practice the religion of Islam. You'll also learn about the role of women and family, social justice, Shariah law and other topics. There is ample time for discussion and Q&A. Questions often come up due to the lifestyle of Muslims. There is curiosity, but no platform to ask and learn. This class strives to fill that gap. Class is interactive and there is time for Q/A.

Walk-thru an actual Minnesota Probate Estate from the filing of the Application for Probate to the final accounts . . . and all the steps in between. Learn the entire process with current forms, court and filing requirements, accounting and procedural steps, as well as the procedures for the sale and distribution of estate assets. Discuss the roles, responsibilities and liabilities of a person who is appointed as the executor/personal representative. Explore real-life examples and solutions to the multitude of issues involving a typical (or not typical) Minnesota Probate Estate. This class encourages questions: Is there a “reading of the Will”? What about personal items? Does the Executor get paid? What about estate bills and creditors? We will provide the answers.

Macro photography is the technique of taking extreme close-ups. Learn which settings to use when you get up close and personal! Bring lunch and beverage.

A total body, low impact workout focusing on core muscles using slow controlled stretching suitable for all age-groups. With focus on stretching, breath, technique to build strength, and tone muscles for better posture and efficient movement. Bring a Pilates mat / thicker Yoga mat. Dress comfortably and bring your water bottle. Bare feet or grip-socks recommended.

A total body, low impact workout focusing on core muscles using slow controlled stretching suitable for all age-groups. With focus on stretching, breath, technique to build strength, and tone muscles for better posture and efficient movement. Bring a Pilates mat / thicker Yoga mat. Dress comfortably and bring your water bottle. Bare feet or grip-socks recommended.

Liven up your dinner rotation with fresh and flavorful Mediterranean food! Make a classic, refreshing hummus with chickpeas, lemon juice and tahini. Craft a delightful Mediterranean salad with grilled chicken breast, feta, olives, cucumbers and tomatoes with homemade dressings. Supply fee of $20 payable to instructor.