District 196 Community Education

Step into the magical world of Wicked and experience the rivalry, drama and fun of the hit song, "What is this Feeling"! This line dance will have you channeling your inner Glinda or Elphaba as you groove to the song's playful beats ... perfect for fans of the story and newcomers alike.

Do not register here. Please click Register now! Give your organization a competitive advantage with Artificial Intelligence (AI). And position yourself in an emerging knowledge specialty and growth area. Explore what AI can do to reduce costs, gather more and better business data, automate time-consuming tasks, improve efficiency, lower human error, reallocate staff time for higher priority functions, and more. Then master the concepts and fundamental techniques of implementing AI. Finally, develop an AI plan and strategy to deliver results for your workplace. Walk away with the knowledge and confidence to help lead your organization into this exciting new area of business expertise. 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!

Baklava is a traditional pastry dessert that is known for its sweet, rich flavor and flaky texture. Prepare flavorful and easy-to-learn baklava to take home and bake yourself. Demonstration and hands-on. Supply fee of $20 payable to instructor.

American Mah Jong uses the yearly National Mah Jong League card. Played in groups of four, players take turns to complete their sets, similar to rummy. Learn rules, how to play, strategies and play practice games. Supply fee of $15 payable to the instructor.

Unlock a world of creative possibilities with Canva, the ideal digital tool for beginners and novices! Discover how to harness the power of Canva, the easiest design website available, all for free. Learn to create stunning designs from scratch or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. Whether it's online documents, business cards, email signatures or more, leave with the confidence and skills to use Canva effectively and creatively.

Do not register here. Please click Register now! A must-have skill to succeed in business, whether an entrepreneur or a valued employee, is the ability to create, edit and manage spreadsheets. Microsoft Excel is the most used spreadsheet tool in the world. Begin with learning how an Excel worksheet is constructed, populated with content, and edited for delivery. Discover how various menu items, commands, settings and processes affects the look of your Excel worksheets and workbooks. Then, increase your efficiency by learning how to organize, display and calculate your data into useful information. Identify different types of data and how data can be best visually represented or formatted, by using different data tool techniques. Finally, you’ll learn a variety of Excel’s most powerful features to analyze data quickly and easily. This Certificate will help you discover how to attractively visualize your data into meaningful information with confidence. 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!

Give the gift of learning! Purchase a gift certificate for a friend or family member and share the love for learning! Gift certificates can be purchased in a variety of denominations and can be used for any aquatics, adult, youth or Early Childhood Family Services class. Call the Community Education office (651-423-7920) for more information. To purchase a gift card: 1. Select an amount from the drop down list. 2. Select YOUR NAME from the list when asked "Choose who is going to attend". 3. Enter the name of the recipient of the gift certification on the following screen. 4. Select your delivery method (email, U.S. mail or pick up)

Join us for community singing (no music reading or theory, auditions or solos, all singers are welcome or come to listen). Enjoy vocal warm-up exercises, self-lymphatic massage, breathing techniques and three to four songs to boost your brain and mood.

Attention teens and parents/guardians! Explore what it means to build and maintain healthy relationships. Discuss boundaries, respect, red flags vs. green flags, communication styles, emotional safety and how to recognize early warning signs of unhealthy behaviors. The goal is to spark meaningful conversations that continue beyond the class and equip families with tools to navigate relationships confidently and safely.

Every year the Minnesota State Fair showcases crop art created by Minnesota artists. Learn about this great tradition and make your own unique crop art ... start now and be State Fair great!

Tired of living with too much stuff? Need to downsize your or your parents’ home? This class will guide you in clarifying priorities in sifting through generations of clutter and memories. Consider what may be overstimulating along with the benefits of familiar and sentimental objects that can provide comfort in a healthy safe home. Discover the power of creating a “fond memories” photo album while reminiscing and honoring personal accomplishments and precious family history. Receive informative handouts and community resources to “right size” while donating, upcycling and recycling.

Join other drivers 55 and older to improve your overall driving skills. This defensive driving series has a proven record of reducing accidents and traffic violations. Upon completion, receive a certificate for a ten percent reduction in your insurance (honored by most insurance companies). Class fee includes all materials. Sorry, no discounts apply.

Have you been thinking that now might be the time to downsize, but aren't sure where to start, how to do it or what your options are? Access to preferred service providers and discount coupons are provided, as well as a no cost home evaluation for those who want to know the value of their home and recommended suggestions to make it more salable. Receive the Downsizing Made Easy Guide.

Get up early and get it done with Boxing Fusion and Boot Camp. Start your day off with a burst of energy to carve out some time for yourself first. Busy work schedule keeps you from finding time for yourself to feel your best? Experience custom crafted workouts by seasoned fitness professionals. Boxing Fusion seamlessly combines bag work, agility, mobility, core and strength ... all within 45 minutes. We recommend open finger MMA gloves to help your body stay cool, while offering up the dexterity you will need for equipment use. Hand wraps are optional. Limited set of gloves available to borrow, if you do not have your own. They are laundered and sanitized after each use. Boot Camp mixes calisthenics, body weight exercises, cardio and strength training into one unique experience. Improve your muscular strength, balance, coordination and cardiovascular fitness, while also learning new ways to challenge your body. Location: 14390 S Robert Trail, Rosemount, MN 55068

There are over 30 individual muscles on each side of your face, all of which can be strengthened and toned, just like arm or leg muscles. Facial exercises can take years off your appearance by reducing frown and forehead lines, reducing ‘puppet mouth’ lines, lifting and firming neckline, making upper and lower cheeks fuller, reducing puffiness and sagging around eyes, improving circulation and nutrient flow into cells and improving lymph circulation. Learn simple exercises that will rejuvenate your face. You will need a regular teaspoon for a few of the exercises and a little of your favorite facial moisturizer.

Have you always wanted to learn how to knit or need a refresher? Learn the basics of knitting and create a scarf of your very own. Explore basic techniques such as reading a pattern, cast on, knit, purl and finishing off. Project supplies will be provided. Supply fee of $20 payable to instructor.

Create Norwegian Krumkakes (baked with an iron including cream, butter and cinnamon), Italian Pizzelles (anise or vanilla flavored flat cookie), Swedish Sandbakkelse (baked in tiny tins resembling tarts) and Rosettes (deep-fried, paper thin Scandinavian favorites deliciously dusted with powdered sugar). Gain great recipes, and many tips and techniques that will make your baking a success. Rotate stations to gain cookie-making experience. Bring containers to class to take approximately six plus dozen cookies home. Hands-on.