District 196 Community Education

Build a paddle boat, bird house, trophy stand and garden tote. Learn to measure, cut, sand and paint and then take home each project you build. Understand the basic use of hammers, nails, screwdriver, measuring tape, t-square and more. No power tools used in class, small saw will be used. Wear clothes that can get paint on them.

Everyone should have a health care directive and a power of attorney whether you are 18 or 80. Without these important documents, it can be difficult for your loved ones to get health care information, make health care decisions on your behalf or handle your financial affairs if you should become incapacitated. Receive instructions and professionally prepared forms, and have access to witnesses and a notary public. Must bring your driver’s license for identification. This class is a great supplement to the Writing your Own Will class. Sorry, no discounts apply.

Having a will is important for married couples, singles and divorced people. If you are without a will, the laws of Minnesota and a judge will make all the decisions regarding your estate. Don't let this happen. Learn about estates and wills, and prepare a legal will in class. Receive instructions and a professionally prepared form, have access to witnesses and a notary public. Prior to class, review the information forwarded to you. The will form is designed for individual use; couples cannot share this form (each person must register individually). Appropriate for people who have an estate of less than $2,000,000, including life insurance, and do not own a business. Sorry, no discounts apply.

Having a will is important for married couples, singles and divorced people. If you are without a will, the laws of Minnesota and a judge will make all the decisions regarding your estate. Learn about estates and wills, and prepare a legal will in class. Receive instructions and a professionally prepared form, have access to witnesses and a notary public. Prior to class, review the information forwarded to you. The will form is designed for individual use; couples cannot share this form (each person must register individually). Appropriate for people who have an estate of less than $2,000,000, including life insurance, and do not own a business. Sorry, no discounts apply.

Join others who enjoy knitting or crocheting! Drop in on Monday nights and feel welcomed by a group of like-minded people. Bring your current project, join in the conversation, see what others are making, and view new patterns and ideas. There is no fee and reservations are not required. You may come and leave as you desire. Other yarn art participants are welcome, too!

Join others who enjoy knitting or crocheting! Drop in on Monday nights and feel welcomed by a group of like-minded people. Bring your current project, join in the conversation, see what others are making, and view new patterns and ideas. Come and leave as you desire. Other yarn art participants are welcome, too!

Join us for a relaxing evening of stress reduction and meditation through gentle yoga. You will learn breathing techniques and poses to promote strength and wellness. This class is for all levels and abilities. It can be adapted for those with limitations. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat or towel along with a water bottle to keep hydrated. Note that some of these classes meets the same night as other activities. Check the catalog so you do not register for multiple activities at the same time.

Yoga Sculpt blends the power of yoga with the intensity of traditional fitness. Location: 14390 S Robert Trail, Rosemount, MN 55068

Receive the benefits of a natural setting, while creating a calm mind and body including breath work, sitting, standing and balance poses, as well as meditation. Build a practice of learning to trust and enjoy the movement of your body. Dress in comfortable clothes, bring a yoga mat and water bottle. Birch Pond is on the School of Environmental Studies campus. All are welcome! Register for the whole session or as a drop-in. Drop-ins must register for each day they attend. The drop-in rate is $15 per day for adults and $5 per day for students.

Receive the benefits of a natural setting, while creating a calm mind and body including breath work, sitting, standing and balance poses, as well as meditation. Build a practice of learning to trust and enjoy the movement of your body. Dress in comfortable clothes, bring a yoga mat and water bottle. Birch Pond is on the School of Environmental Studies campus. All are welcome! Register for the whole session or as a drop-in. Drop-ins must register for each day they attend. The drop-in rate is $15 per day for adults and $5 per day for students.

Practice your yoga in the outdoors … all are welcome! Receive the benefits of a natural setting, while creating a calm mind and body, including breath work, sitting, standing and balance poses, as well as meditation. Build a practice of learning to trust and enjoy the movement of your body.

Discover how to quiet the mind, while increasing energy and concentration. Improve your overall sense of well-being by integrating your spirit, mind and body. Try basic yoga poses and learn safe strengthening and stretching exercises along with functional balance postures. Learn a contemporary approach to an age-old discipline. Intermediate participants receive instruction on how to move deeper into their practice. Options for all levels shown. No experience necessary; appropriate for all ages. Bring a yoga sticky mat and wear comfortable clothing. Class will also be offered via Zoom at the same time if you prefer to participate online.

Step into the equestrian world enjoying sportsmanship and camaraderie with a variety of outstanding horses. Ride horses together every week in a complex and learn about aspects of care and keeping of a horse. Discover a true partnership between yourself and the horse. No riding experience necessary. Designed for beginners. Location: Cornerstone on the Vermillion Horse Complex, 4650 200th Street East, Hastings

Learn the basics of tennis, including forehands, backhands, serves and volleys. Develop movement ability and hand-eye coordination through drills and skills tailored to you. Bring a racket, a water bottle and wear tennis shoes. Class meets four sessions, Mon-Thurs on the Eastview High School tennis courts. In the event of rain, class will be held same times, on Friday. A past participant stated, "My daughter loved the class, learned a lot, and discovered a sport that she loves."

Learn the basics of tennis, including forehands, backhands, serves, returns and volleys. Learn basic game scoring, rules and court positioning. Also, develop movement ability and hand-eye coordination through drills and techniques tailored to you. Bring a racket and water bottle, and wear tennis shoes. Class meets four sessions, Mon-Thurs on the Eastview High School tennis courts. In the event of rain, class will be held same times, on Friday.

Learn the basics of tennis, including forehands, backhands, serves, returns, lobs, overheads, and volleys. Learn correct scoring, court position, rules, and etiquette for singles and doubles. Develop movement ability and hand-eye coordination through drills and techniques tailored to you. Bring a racket and water bottle, and wear proper tennis shoes. Class meets four sessions, Mon-Thurs on the Eastview High School tennis courts. In the event of rain, class will be held same times, on Friday.

Build awesome gadgets and contraptions that buzz, blink and play back sounds using LED lights, buzzers and speakers. Discover the magic of circuits and conductivity, as you power up your own electric toys to take home as well as other fun projects!

Do you love the zoo? Create amazing works of art such as fish using oil pastels. Draw an otter and a tiger, and use clay to sculpt a pig, bear and more!