District 196 Community Education

Do not register here. Please click Register now! Enhance your management skills through this program for supervisors, managers, and emerging leaders. Nothing creates success like a solid foundation. Discover the keys for effectively managing your employees. Find out how to create clear expectations, engage and motivate employees, and increase your effectiveness. Then you will explore the principles of collaborative management and gain insight on how to expand your collaborative skills for success of your team or organization. Finally, get the keys to manage different generations in your workplace. Discover what motivates each generation at work, what incentives they respond to, and what messages they value. Register now! Online learning is a fun, enjoyable and a very productive way to learn. Millions of people are learning online each year. After you register, you will be given a web address with easy-to-follow instructions to go to get into your virtual classroom. You may participate any time of day or evening with online reading, listen and see presentations, and complete self-quizzes. You will engage with the instructor and other participants. You will get to know your instructor and other participants. You may make friends. It’s easy. It’s fun. Continuing Education Units (CEUs)/International Learning Units (ILUs) 4.8 Length 48 Hours Price $595.00 Register now!

Medicare can be very confusing. Learn how to navigate the Medicare maze. Explore Medicare Parts A (Hospital), B (Clinic), and D (Drug plans). Learn how a Medicare Advantage plan (Part C) or Medicare Supplement can help you cover the costs that Medicare does not. The class will review how to enroll, when to enroll, why to enroll and more. Question and answer session time included.

Do you experience tingling, numbness or burning sensations in your hands or feet? You may have peripheral neuropathy. This occurs when peripheral nerve(s) is/are damaged. The message coming from the periphery (sensation) and going towards the brain can be altered. In this case symptoms may arise. Go from feeling overwhelmed and frustrated due to neuropathy to improving your symptoms and your quality of life naturally. Reduce the symptoms of your neuropathy or reverse it without the use of medications, injections or surgery. Identify the three biggest mistakes people make when treating their neuropathy, so you can avoid them and have success.

Oula celebrates the healing power of dance as part of an inclusive, come-as-you-are community where everyone is welcome. The result is a transformative approach to intentional wellness that’s fun. Oula merges high-intensity cardio with easy-to-follow choreography, mindfulness practices and a culture of inclusivity — all to an energetic pop soundtrack. Be empowered to challenge your body and process emotions through music, movement, and, most importantly, a community connection.

Navigating the digital world can be challenging for parents with young children. This practical training class is designed to equip busy parents with essential tools and knowledge to keep your little ones safe in an increasingly connected world. Gain practical tips and strategies for managing technology use, protecting privacy and fostering a safe digital environment for young children. Build your family tech safety toolbox and create a secure digital environment for your little ones!

Learn the basics of the game and go from never touching a paddle to being able to play an entire match. Over the last few years, pickleball has been rising in popularity. The growth of the sport in recent years probably has a lot to do with the fact that it is a sport that is easy to learn and fun for mixed groups, no matter the age, gender or skill of the players. No equipment needed. Location: Peace Church, 2180 Glory Dr. Eagan

Become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements! Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, Pound transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out. Designed for all fitness levels, Pound provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up and rockin’ out! The workout is easily modifiable and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to rockstars of all ages and abilities.

Unlock the full potential of Google Suites with our dynamic training session. This course is designed to help you master the essential tools within Google Suites, empowering you to handle everyday tasks more efficiently. Enhance your digital skills all while making a positive impact in your daily life.

Explore creating and sharing physical and digital photo collections, albums, scrapbooks, auto-print illustrated books, remembrance and special-occasion cards, wall prints, new heirlooms and more. Each session is a blend of presentation, group sharing and support, personalized consultation and coaching, while taking active steps to preserve, organize and share your family memories and photos. Bring a small selection of family photos, documents, heirlooms and/or finished or in-process projects to each session.

Gain an in-depth overview of retirement planning including financial education to help you build wealth, align your assets with your values and achieve your retirement lifestyle goals. Learn how to manage investment risks, use new tax laws to your advantage, make informed decisions about your company retirement plan and adjust your estate plan to function properly under the new laws. A 225-page illustrated book is included in fee. Spouse/partner may attend at no additional charge (and share the materials). Please include spouse/partner name when registering.

Find strength and confidence in learning self-defense fundamentals. Learn effective responses to practical situations, experience hands-on exercises and unlock what you are capable of in order to defend yourself.

Be active and connect with other recreational tennis players in your community in match play. Players will be matched according to ability, then mix and mingle while playing matches of singles and/or doubles. Players will need to be able to rally consistently, serve and play at a faster pace. Prizes will be awarded for most sets won in various categories at the end of the session. If you cannot make a particular Sunday, a match will be assigned for you to make up during the week. *Please continue to register if you see a waitlist. If there are enough interested participants on the waitlist, another section may be added.*

Do not register here. Please click Register now! Get in on this exciting and growing way to communicate, market and serve your customers and clients. For businesses, nonprofits, government, and other organizations. From Facebook to Twitter, blogging, YouTube, LinkedIn, and more, discover the new principles of communication that apply across all networks and how these specific social networks work and the possible uses for your organization. Learn how social networks are used to develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for your organization. Then find out what you can be doing, what you should be doing, and take back a plan to integrate social networks into your communication and marketing. Whether you are new to social networks or already involved, you will come away with both an understanding of social networks and practical, how-to techniques to integrate social networks into your organization or business. Your instructors are outstanding practitioners who also speak, write, and train others on social networks. Register Now! Online learning is a fun, enjoyable and a very productive way to learn. Millions of people are learning online each year. After you register, you will be given a web address with easy-to-follow instructions to go to get into your virtual classroom. You may participate any time of day or evening with online reading, listen and see presentations, and complete self-quizzes. You will engage with the instructor and other participants. You will get to know your instructor and other participants. You may make friends. It’s easy. It’s fun. Continuing Education Units (CEUs)/International Learning Units (ILUs) 4.8 Length 48 Hours Price $495.00 Register Now!

Looking for ways to make money online? Turn your ideas or homemade products into income by starting an online business. Learn how to: find a gap in a niche market and fill it build your own website and market your business effectively (including SEO) so potential customers find you take care of business forms and taxes create multiple sources of income (including affiliate commissions) Receive information about the 25 most popular online businesses to start. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee.

Learn how to be more successful when acquiring real estate by understanding the purchase agreement, strategies for accepting your offer in multiple offers, and different ways to cover closing costs and mortgage insurance. Explore Twin Cities housing market data, an overview of loan programs - including a loan for escrowing improvements, appraisal issues affecting a home sale and small things to improve your chances of selling your property. Making updates such as paint, carpet, light fixtures and de-cluttering are discussed. An opportunity for a no obligation price evaluation of your home by the instructor is included with class tuition.

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!

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. Register for the whole session or as a drop-in. Drop-ins must register for each day they plan on attending. The drop-in rate is $15 per day.