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SUMMER 2020 COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS ADULT YOUTH FAMILY PAGES 2-39 PAGES 35-55 PAGES 15-16
Community Education Mission Statement
Community Education seeks to improve the quality of life by providing lifelong learning opportunities for all members
of the community. Lifelong learning is based on the belief that people are learners at every age and are entitled to
pursue educational opportunities that are meaningful to them.
To apply to be on the SPPS Citywide Community Education Council, please visit www.spps.org/ceboard
Find us on Social Media /SPPSCommEd @SPPSCommunityEd
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Contents
Online Registration at
www.commed.spps.org
Some of our classes may not be available for online registration.
Any of our offices (listed on page 58) are happy to help you with these
classes.
Questions? Call 651-767-8179 or email commed@spps.org.
Adult Enrichment Programs Youth and Teen Programs
Teens 16 and over are welcome to participate in adult classes, unless Department of Alternative Education.............................. 34
otherwise specified.
Aquatics............................................................ 35-39
Arts & Music.......................................................... 2-6
Driver Education.................................................. 40-41
Business & Technology............................................7-10
Fitness & Safety.................................................. 42-43
Culinary............................................................ 11-13
Gymnastics........................................................ 43-44
Driver Safety Courses 55+........................................... 14
Language & Culture.............................................. 45-46
Fitness & Dance.................................................. 17-19
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math................... 47-48
Health & Wellness.................................................... 20
Studio & Performing Arts........................................ 49-50
Home & Garden................................................... 21-23
Tweens & Teens................................................... 51-55
Language & Writing.............................................. 24-25
Special Topics & Events ......................................... 26-27 Family Programs
Trips & Tours...................................................... 28-31 Early Childhood Family Education................................. 15
Aquatics............................................................ 35-39 PreKindergarten Program........................................... 16
Adult Learning Information
Adults with Special Needs........................................... 32 School Calendar...........................................................56
Adult Basic Education & GED....................................... 33 Administration.............................................................57
Community Education Offices...........................................58
= Daytime Class Location Addresses...................................................58-59
Registration Information.................................................60
How to Use this Catalog/Registration Form...........................61
Program Office Phone Numbers
Adult Basic Education & GED..............................................651-290-4822
Adults with Disabilities Programs (CCC, CLEAR, SEED).651-228-3655
Aquatics..................................................................................651-744-5094
Community Programs Offices (Enrichment)
C.E. Office at Central HS....................................................651-744-5094
C.E. Office at Harding HS...................................................651-744-3072
C.E. Office at Rondo Education Center............................651-487-7383
Discovery Club (School-Age Child Care)............................651-632-3793
Full listing of classes
Driver Education....................................................................651-744-5094
available online at
Early Childhood Family Education......................................651-793-5410
www.commed.spps.org
Youth Program.......................................................................651-487-7383
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Registration
Phone: 651-744-3072
Mail: C.E. Office at Harding HS
East Side Learning Hub @ Additional
Harding Senior High School registration
1526 E. Sixth St. information
St. Paul, MN 55106 on page 60.
• All supply fees must be paid to instructors on the first day of class. Beginning Calligraphy
• Supply lists (if applicable) will be included in class confirmation Inspire your audience with beautifully lettered correspondence.
email. Lists can be sent via postal mail by request only. Learn informal italic; great for greeting cards, invitations and gifts.
1780 West 7th • J. Michalski • #3225SuEA
Tue Jun 23 • 6:30-8:30p • 6 sessions • $72 + $20 supply fee
ART AT RAMSEY
Beginning Ink & Pencil: Let's Get Loose
Art at Ramsey is a well-established, highly- Getting and staying loose is a challenge for all artists, aspiring
acclaimed art fair. This juried show features or accomplished. Develop skills in hatching, crosshatching, line
original fine arts and fine crafts made by drawing and stippling, through exercises meant to keep you
the exhibiting artists. It is held in conjunction relaxed and your hands leading the way. Supply list provided.
with Grand Meander, the Grand Avenue
Business Association’s holiday promotion. 1780 West 7th • J. Parker • #3027SuEA
Art at Ramsey is sponsored by Ramsey Middle Thu Jul 9 • 6:00-8:00p • 5 sessions • $71
School, Community Education and Artists’ Circle.
Saturday, December 5, 2020 Sketching on Location
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Spend a few summer mornings learning to sketch! Our first class
Ramsey Middle School at Harding HS will cover drawing basics. Our last three classes
1700 Summit Ave. will meet out and about in Saint Paul, improving our skills and
Free Admission drawing inspiration from what we see. Locations will be discussed
in class. Supply list provided.
Applications will be available May 1
and must be received by July 1 East Side Learning Hub • P. Tighe • #3014SuEA
at www.artistscircle.org. @ Harding HS, 1526 E. Sixth St., 55106
For information, call the C.E. Office at Central HS at 651-744-5094. Thu Jul 16 • 9:00-11:00a • 4 sessions • $89
Urban Sketching
Observational drawing is a continuous practice and also a kind of
Crafts on Tap meditation. See things with the eyes of an explorer discovering
See Special Topics & Events, page 27. new territory – rediscovering our city through the act of drawing.
We'll be drawing outside – dress for the weather. Supply kits will
be made available for purchase from Wet Paint Artists' Materials
CANVAS & PAPER and Framing (1684 Grand Ave., 55105) five days prior to the start
date and will cost approximately $70.
Handcrafted Books Workshop 1780 West 7th • C. Franchevich • #3066SuEA
For a real staycation, try a new craft intensively! Spend two
Mon Jul 13 • 5:30-8:30p • 3 sessions • $90
days creating books that use both color and structure to inspire,
and learn about binding, too. As straightforward as sketchbooks
and journals or as complicated as moveable poetry feasts, the
forms can mirror the content. All will cause you to look at books
differently.
East Side Learning Hub • M. B. Hummel • #3011SuEA
@ Harding HS, 1526 E. Sixth St., 55106
Thu-Fri Jul 9-10 • 9:00a-4:00p • 2 sessions • $75 + $25 supply fee
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Cyanotype Sun Print Art
Discover the magical art of printing with the sun! Cyanotype is a
beautiful process from the 1840s, known for the distinct blue color
of each print. Learn how to hand treat paper to get different artistic
effects, make prints using plants and objects, and leave class
with the skills to continue making prints at home. Fee includes
supplies.
1780 West 7th • E. Freeman • #3186SuEA
Fri Jul 10 • 1:00-3:00p • 1 session • $41
Canvas & Coffee
Wake up and discover your inner artist! Paint along with the
Printmaking with Nature instructor as she guides you step-by-step in creating two 8” x 10”
Make beautiful prints with natural objects and ink using a canvases that together form a beautiful beach scene! View the
lovely technique you can later apply to other mediums like hand painting at https://tce.me/hgJyrM. No experience necessary. Fee
lettering, drawing, and collage. We’ll have a variety of plants, includes supplies and coffee.
herbs, feathers and natural objects on hand, and also go on a short East Side Learning Hub • J. Schroeder • #3036SuEA
nature walk to collect other natural items for making beautiful @ Harding HS, 1526 E. Sixth St., 55106
prints. Fee includes supplies, but feel free to bring some small Thu Jul 23 • 9:30a-12:30p • 1 session • $34
clippings of plants from your own garden.
1780 West 7th • E. Freeman • #3185SuEA
Fri Jun 26 • 1:00-2:30p • 1 session • $41 Abstract Florals: From Site to Canvas
Start the day in and around Como Park Conservatory learning
to create sketches that focus on getting the gesture of a plant.
Explore Mixed Media Collage After lunch, we'll take our morning sketches to a classroom
Experiment with mixed media collage using a variety of designs, and create energetic floral acrylic paintings. Supply kits for the
patterns, paint and found papers to create realistic and abstract acrylic painting portion of the class will be made available for
collage art pieces unique to you, and the skills to make more! Fee purchase from Wet Paint Artists' Materials and Framing (1684
includes supplies. Grand Ave., 55105) one week prior to the start date and will cost
1780 West 7th • E. Freeman • #3183SuEA approximately $70.
Tue Jun 30 • 6:00-8:00p • 1 session • $41 Como Park Zoo & Conservatory/1780 West 7th
P. Tighe • #3134SuEA
Mon Jun 15 • 9:00a-3:30p • 1 session • $63
Mixed Media Botanicals with
Watercolor & Ink
Explore ink and watercolor along with other mixed media through Introduction to Acrylic Painting
drawing and watercolor techniques while focusing on a botanical Acrylic paints are versatile, easy to use, and a perfect medium
subject. You’ll do a few warm ups and go home with a finished for beginning artists. Uncover your artistic ability through basic
piece of art. Also, take home an artist-quality watercolor set, techniques, as well as composition and color theory. Artist-
brushes, extra paper, and the inspiration to keep creating! quality supply kits are available for purchase from Wet Paint
1780 West 7th • L. Carlson • #3102SuEA Artists' Materials and Framing (1684 Grand Ave., 55105) for
Tue Aug 4 • 10:00a-12:30p • 1 session • $61 approximately $90. No class July 2.
1780 West 7th • E. Hickman • #3094SuEA
Thu Jun 18 • 6:00-8:00p • 5 sessions • $69
! I'm on a waitlist...now what?
If a class you want is full, we will do our best to help you Oil Painting for Beginners
find an alternative or add you to a waitlist. If a space opens, Release your inner Rembrandt through the art of oil painting!
we will let you know. If it doesn't work out, we always have Become comfortable with the medium and materials while gaining
more classes, so please try again next season! knowledge in basic composition and color theory. The last class
will meet at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (2400 3rd Ave. S.,
55404). Supply list provided in your class confirmation email.
Expect to spend $75-$150 on supplies.
1780 West 7th • K. Schweiger • #3096SuEA
= Daytime Class Tue Jul 7 • 6:00-8:00p • 6 sessions • $79
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Bob Ross Style Oil Painting
Spend an evening creating a 12” x 16” oil painting of happy little
trees in a lush mountain stream scene, with a Bob Ross Style
Certified Painting Instructor. View the painting at https://tce.me/
hgJACe. This “wet-on-wet” technique is perfect for all levels, even
first-time painters. Fee includes supplies.
East Side Learning Hub • K. Nelson
@ Harding HS, 1526 E. Sixth St., 55106
Wed Jun 17 • 5:30-8:30p • 1 session • $57 • #3084SuEA
GLASS & METAL
Beginning Watercolor Painting on Location
Capture the summer landscape with watercolors! Gain confidence Glasswork Fundamentals: Paperweights
in the basics of material selection and painting techniques, begin Work with an instructor at Vandalia Glassworks to design and
to understand dark and light by painting in one color, and learn create a solid paperweight unique to you. The paperweight is
2-D and color design basics. No experience necessary. Supplies the most fun and forgiving piece for first time glass blowers.
cost approximately $20; a list will be provided at the first class. You'll learn basic fundamentals of glasswork including gathering,
The last two class sessions will be held at outdoor locations coloring, shaping, and transferring the piece off the pipe.
around St. Paul. Vandalia Glassworks • #3071SuEA
1780 West 7th • C. Olson • #3060SuEA 103 Concord Exchange N., So. St. Paul, 55075
Tue Jun 16 • 6:30-8:30p • 4 sessions • $54 + $4 supply fee Sat Jun 6 • 10:00a-1:00p • 1 session • $69
Florals & Watercolor Glasswork Fundamentals: Succulent Pot
Learn watercolor techniques while focusing on a single project; a Design and blow your own succulent pot with help from the
beautiful 10” x 11” flower painting with dewdrops. View painting at instructors at Vandalia Glassworks. Experience working with
https://tce.me/hhP9Bh. Supply fee does not include brushes. Bring blowpipes, punties and optic molds that allow for more complex
your own or purchase from the instructor for an additional $10-$18. manipulation of the molten glass, and get a glimpse of the skills
needed to create shapes that are more complex.
East Side Learning Hub • C. Spohn • #3156SuEA
@ Harding HS, 1526 E. Sixth St., 55106 Vandalia Glassworks • #3220SuEA
Wed Jul 8 • 3:30-5:30p • 4 sessions • $63 + $15 supply fee 103 Concord Exchange N., So. St. Paul, 55075
Sat Aug 8 • 10:00a-1:00p • 1 session • $79
Playing with Watercolor
Watercolor painting doesn’t have to be hard! We’ll focus on Flamework Fundamentals: Italian Glass Beads
smaller paintings for use as cards or small framed paintings. Get acquainted with working a torch and Italian soft glass.
Different techniques and paintings each week! No experience Learn safety protocol, tool and equipment use, and beginning
necessary. Supply list provided in your class confirmation email. flameworking techniques. Explore glass manipulation, shaping
techniques and surface decoration, and leave class with 4-6
East Side Learning Hub • C. Spohn • #3143SuEA beads and the flamework basics to explore more techniques with
@ Harding HS, 1526 E. Sixth St., 55106 confidence.
Wed Jul 8 • 6:00-8:00p • 4 sessions • $63
Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center • #3055SuEA
3749 Chicago Ave., Mpls., 55407
Sun Jun 7 • 2:00-5:00p • 1 session • $40
Blacksmith Fundamentals: Bottle Openers
Ages 18 and up. Begin building your blacksmith skills by forging
your own bottle opener! Bottle openers are quick to make and
can incorporate all basic blacksmithing processes in one compact
project. End class with a celebratory bottle-opening to try out your
new tool (that means a beer or soda is included!).
Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center • #3075SuEA
3749 Chicago Ave., Mpls., 55407
Sat Jun 20 • 10:00a-3:00p • 1 session • $65
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Metal Casting: Form & Function
Design and cast a bottle opener, wall hook, belt buckle, doorknob
or door knocker, using the ancient art of sand casting. Create your
sand mold using Plasticine clay, found objects, or a wood/foam
pattern. Choose bronze or aluminum to fill your mold, and learn
how to clean and treat your casting. A $5 per pound of finished
metal will be assessed at class and is payable to the instructor.
Casket Arts–Carriage House • S. Hanson • #3191SuEA
1720 N.E. Madison St., Mpls., 55413
Tue/Thu Jul 9 • 6:00-8:00p • 6 sessions • $162 Adobe Lightroom CC
Adobe Lightroom CC is a cloud-based service that gives you
everything you need to edit, organize, store and share your photos
PHOTOGRAPHY across any device. In this crash course, we'll go over what this
powerful tool has to offer, from easy-to-use photo editing tools
Getting to Know Your Digital SLR Camera: to the organizational capabilities that ensures you can access
One-Day Workshop your library wherever you are. Bring your laptop to class loaded
Spend the day exploring the features of your digital SLR camera, with Lightroom CC, included in the Adobe Creative Cloud
including the camera's mode and manual settings, flash, and other Photography Plan, available with a 7-day free trial at
camera functions, while also enjoying the picturesque beauty of https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom.html.
the Belwin Conservancy – a perfect place to try out what you *Please note: Lightroom Classic is not the same program as
learn. Bring your camera to class. Camera must have full manual Lightroom CC. Also, there is a Lightroom app that can be
functions. used for free on tablet and mobile devices, but it does not have the
functionality of the full version and is not appropriate for
Belwin Outdoor Science Center • A. Wurdock • #3157SuEA
this class.
1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton, 55001
Mon Jun 29 • 9:00a-5:00p • 1 session • $97 1780 West 7th • A. Wurdock • #3136SuEA
Tue Jul 14 • 9:00a-5:00p • 1 session • $89
Getting to Know Your Digital SLR Camera
Explore the functions of the digital SLR camera, including the TEXTILES
camera's mode and manual settings, flash, and other camera
functions. Bring your camera to class for a hands-on learning Bengala Dyeing:
experience. Camera must have full manual functions. The last Kaleidoscope Wrapping Cloth
night of class will be off-site; exact meeting location will be Bengala dyes are made from soil, are safe for people and the
discussed in class. environment, and fun to use! Learn about the history and cultural
significance of this unique dye form, and create a 36" x 36" cotton
1780 West 7th • A. Wurdock • #3157SuEB
kaleidoscope "Furoshiki" (wrapping cloth) by pre-fixing, folding,
Mon-Thu Aug 3-6 • 6:15-8:45p • 4 sessions • $89
knotting, twisting, clamping and dyeing with as many mud dye
colors as you like. Allergen note: Dyes contain natural rubber
!
latex. Fee includes supplies.
1780 West 7th • Weavers Guild of Minnesota • #3076SuEA
Don't wait to register
Our classes need a minimum number of people to run. We Thu Jun 18 • 6:00-8:00p • 1 session • $75
cancel low enrollment classes 3-5 business days before the
start date, so don't wait - register early!
Fabric-Covered Earrings & Magnets
Making cute fabric-covered earrings and magnets is a great way to
use scraps of fabric you have lying around and want to repurpose!
Learn how to make a set of stud or clip-on earrings and a set of
strong magnets to use in your kitchen. Feel free to bring scraps
of fabric you have, but plenty will be provided to use for your
creations. Fee includes supplies.
1780 West 7th • E. Freeman • #3182SuEA
Thu Jun 25 • 6:00-7:30p • 1 session • $41
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Register online at www.commed.spps.org or call the C.E. Office at Harding HS at 651-744-3072.
MUSIC INSTRUCTION
Beginning & Intermediate Banjo or Guitar:
Individual Lessons
Ages 12 and up. Bring your own banjo, or acoustic, electric
or bass guitar. These are individual half-hour lessons. When
registering, select which instrument you are interested in.
No lesson June 30, July 1.
Floorcloths 1780 West 7th • P. Storms • #3940SuE
The art of hand-painted muslin rugs, or floorcloths, has been Tue Jun 16 • 5:00-9:00p • 7 sessions • $138
around for centuries and are durable enough to take the place Ramsey MS • P. Storms • #3940SuE
of conventional rugs. Create your own 24" x 36" floorcloth, or Wed Jun 17 • 5:00-9:00p • 6 sessions • $132
choose instead to do a 10" x 45" table runner, or a set of two 12" x
16" placemats. We’ll cover layout, stencils, trompe l’oeil, taping,
layering, glazes and more. Fee includes supplies. Piano: Individual Lessons
Artista Bottega, 937 7th St. W., 55102 • N. Derby Ages 6 and up. Beginner level. Adult beginners are welcome.
Sat-Sun Jun 27-28 • 12:00-5:00p • 2 sessions • $120 • #3147SuEA Learn or review the basics of reading notes, rhythm, technique
Sat-Sun Jul 25-26 • 12:00-5:00p • 2 sessions • $120 • #3147SuEB and harmony. Bring your own music or the instructor will suggest
Sat-Sun Aug 22-23 • 12:00-5:00p • 2 sessions • $120 • #3147SuEC music for you. Students need access to a piano or keyboard to
practice. These are individual half-hour lessons.
Ramsey MS • M. Romstad
Leather Basics Mon Jun 15 • 5:30-8:00p • 7 sessions • $138 • #3960SuE
Beginners welcome! Be guided through the process from hide Wed Jun 17 • 5:30-8:00p • 7 sessions • $138 • #3960SuE
to finished product as you work on projects that demonstrate
the basics of working with leather including cutting, punching,
hand sewing, riveting, snap setting, finishing and care. Choose Beginning Group Vocal Lessons
your project at class. Options include clutch, long wallet, knot Ages 16 and up. Whether you sing in a choir or stick to the
cross-body bag, valet tray, glasses case, coin purse and more! Fee shower, vocal lessons are a great way to work on breathing,
includes supplies. posture, phrasing and dictation. Come and improve your vocal
East Side Learning Hub technique in a small group environment! Offered in partnership
@ Harding HS, 1526 E. Sixth St., 55106 with St. Joseph's School of Music. No lesson July 2.
Merchant Leather • #3081SuEA Ramsey MS • St. Joseph School of Music • #3181SuEA
Tue Jun 23 • 9:00a-12:00p • 1 session • $59 Thu Jun 18 • 6:00-7:00p • 6 sessions • $35
Advanced Leather-Working DRAMA
Take your leather hand-sewing skills up a notch and make a
beautiful leather tote bag, bucket bag, or laptop case for yourself Acting for Absolute Beginners
or to give as a gift. Be guided through the process from hide to Do you enjoy being “in the spotlight”? Or, perhaps you are an
finished product. Fee includes supplies. It is recommended that observer wondering how someone’s mind works? Explore the
students have taken a previous Leather Basics or Leather Lab basic tenets of acting including voice, movement, character
class, or have equivalent experience, before registering for this analysis and scene study, and conclude with scene performances
class. View projects at https://tce.me/hgJEvR. from modern plays. All levels are welcome to learn, explore, and
1780 West 7th • Merchant Leather • #3095SuEA make new friends.
Mon-Tue Aug 3-4 • 5:45-8:45p • 2 sessions • $135 East Side Learning Hub • Lex-Ham Community Theatre
@ Harding HS, 1526 E. Sixth St., 55106 • #3500SuEA
Wed Jul 8 • 6:30-8:00p • 4 sessions • $48
Crafts on Tap
See Special Topics & Events, page 27.
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Registration
Phone: 651-744-3072
Mail: C.E. Office at Harding HS
East Side Learning Hub @ Additional
Harding Senior High School registration
1526 E. Sixth St. information
St. Paul, MN 55106 on page 60.
BUSINESS/CAREER
!
Accounting/Bookkeeping: The Basics
Whether starting your own business or brushing up on your Sorry, no same-day or walk-ins
accounting/bookkeeping skills to bolster your résumé, you will We cannot accommodate same-day or walk-in
get a basic overview of accounting and bookkeeping for use registrations. Registration and payment must be received
in office support and the business world. Topics include, but at least 24 hours before the start of class.
are not limited to: accounting terminology; source documents;
debits and credits; T-Accounts; and preparing trial balances and
financial statements.
East Side Learning Hub • A. Suri • #2874SuEA
@ Harding HS, 1526 E Sixth St., 55106
Wed Jun 17 • 6:00-8:00p • 4 sessions • $51
Small Business Series
Classes held at 1780 West 7th Street
Take one Small Business class with Joanne Simons for $28, or more than one for $24 each.
Call the C.E. Office at Harding HS at 651-744-3072 for the discount.
Writing a Business Plan
Capture your business vision on paper whether it’s a part-time gig
or to build your empire. Learn how to write your plan from title
page to financial projections, as well as plan structure, helpful
sites, sorting ideas, staying motivated and finishing. Great for
start-ups or existing business expansion.
Thu Jul 9 • 6:00-8:00p • 1 session • $28 • #2822SuEA
Dream Big, Start Small: Side Hustle Success in the
Launching Your Biz from Home GIG Economy
Doing business from home can be a smart, economic move. Learn the basics of today’s gig economy and how to create your
Learn about your community’s business-in-home regulations own successful side hustle. We’ll look at opportunities in both
and tax advantages, strategies to get you out of your PJs and into service or project gigs, how to market yourself, recordkeeping/
a schedule, and separating family and business even in small tax considerations, and how to avoid some of the most common
spaces. pitfalls.
Thu Jul 16 • 6:00-8:00p • 1 session • $28 • #2827SuEA Thu Jul 23 • 6:00-8:00p • 1 session • $28 • #2831SuEA
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PERSONAL PLANNING
Investment Basics Getting to Know VA Benefits
Every investor must start somewhere. We’ll cover investment Receive important information on the State and Federal VA
basics including U.S. markets, volatility and risk and building a Benefits that apply to veterans and their family members. Learn
foundation, and types of investments including stocks, bonds and what benefits exist, who is eligible and who to contact to assist
mutual funds, as well as the importance of asset allocation and with the VA claims process.
diversification. East Side Learning Hub • D. Severson • #5560SuEA
1780 West 7th • A. Schiesl • #2823SuEA @ Harding HS, 1526 E. Sixth St., 55106
Mon Jul 20 • 6:00-8:00p • 1 session • $13 Thu Jul 9 • 10:00-11:30a • 1 session • Free
Register with your spouse/partner and save!
Call the C.E. Office at Harding HS at 651-744-3072 for the discount.
Estate Planning: Wills & Trusts Understanding Social Security
Increase your understanding of wills and trusts, and the pros Gain a clearer picture of Social Security and discover ways to
and cons for both. Topics will also include protecting your maximize your benefit amounts.
assets from federal estate tax, probate and procedures dealing East Side Learning Hub • R. Antkowiak • #6211SuEA
with courts, power of attorney and health care declaration @ Harding HS, 1526 E. Sixth St., 55106
(living will). Thu Aug 6 • 10:30a-12:00p • 1 session • $15/person; $24/couple
East Side Learning Hub • C. Stanton • #2875SuEA
@ Harding HS, 1526 E. Sixth St., 55106
Wed Jul 15 • 6:00-8:00p • 1 session • $29/person; $50/couple Understanding Medicare Benefits
Understanding Medicare benefits has become one of the most
important decisions retirees face. Get a better understanding
Advanced Care Planning: of what coverage is right for you. Topics include Medicare
Health Care Directives overview, Enrollment, Costs, Medicare Supplement/Medigap
Who would speak for you if you couldn’t speak for yourself? Plans, Medicare Advantage Plans and Minnesota examples. This
That’s the concept behind Advanced Care Planning, a guided class is best suited for those who are not yet on Medicare.
conversation on your end-of-life wishes and preferences that East Side Learning Hub • R. Antkowiak • #2808SuEA
identifies what is most important to you concerning quality of @ Harding HS, 1526 E. Sixth St., 55106
life and living. Leave class with the confidence to develop your Thu Aug 6 • 12:45-2:30p • 1 session • $15/person; $24/couple
Health Care Directive, a written document that describes your
choices.
1780 West 7th • M. O'Brien • #2829SuEA
Tue Aug 4 • 6:00-7:30p • 1 session • $19/person; $29/couple
! Don't wait to register
Our classes need a minimum number of people to run. We
cancel low enrollment classes 3-5 business days before the
start date, so don't wait - register early!
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REAL ESTATE
Home Stretch
Become an informed, prepared consumer! Home Stretch
workshops cover, start-to-finish, the entire home buying process
and offers objective, practical information to help you get on the
path to homeownership. Offered for free in celebration of National
Homeownership Month. Preregistration required.
Villa Del Sol, 88 Cesar Chavez St., 55107
Neighborhood Development Alliance • #2812SuEA
Sat Jun 13 • 8:30a-5:30p • 1 session • Free
Downsizing: Where to Begin?
Keep, sell, donate, toss? Downsizing can be overwhelming. Get
tips on creating a plan, determining what to keep, what to sell, Pros & Cons of Selling “As Is”
what has value and how the market influences worth, what to Selling a house “as is” generally means selling without doing
donate, where to donate and more. Offered in partnership with any renovations, updating or staging work in order to attract
Sort Toss Pack. buyers. Many homeowners opt for this route, but is it right for
you? Explore the benefits and pitfalls of selling “as is” vs. fully
East Side Learning Hub • A. Podein • #2895SuEA
prepared for market vs. a combination of the two.
@ Harding HS, 1526 E. Sixth St., 55106
Thu Jul 16 • 10:00a-12:00p • 1 session • $13 East Side Learning Hub • J. Erickson • #2602SuEA
@ Harding HS, 1526 E. Sixth St., 55106
Wed Jul 29 • 6:00-7:30p • 1 session • $15
= Daytime Class
FREE CLASSES FOR ADULTS
English Language | GED | Math | Computer Skills | Job Training | College Prep
Call: (651)-290-4822 Text:(651)-560-6425 Visit: spps.org/hubbs
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Register online at www.commed.spps.org or call the C.E. Office at Harding HS at 651-744-3072.
Register for one Smartphone or Computer class for $34, or two or more for $29 each.
Instructor: Maggie Hogan Call the C.E. Office at Harding HS at 651-744-3072 for the discount.
Know Your Smartphone Going Google
What makes a smartphone "smart” and how do I get the most Google is more than just a search engine. Discover and experiment
out of it? What apps are useful and how do I install them? How with the other aspects of Google, specifically Google Drive, which
do I adjust my settings? Get simple answers to these questions allows users to create and store files in the cloud, synchronize files
and more. Bring your smartphone to class. across devices, and share files with others.
1780 West 7th • #2615SuEA 1780 West 7th • #2706SuEA
Mon Jun 15 • 10:00a-12:00p • 1 session • $34 Wed Aug 5 • 6:00-8:00p • 1 session • $34
East Side Learning Hub • #2615SuEB
@ Harding HS, 1526 E. Sixth St., 55106 MS PowerPoint Basics
Tue Jul 14 • 10:00a-12:00p • 1 session • $34 Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation creation program. We will
explore the program first and then create our own presentation
from scratch. We will work with the basics of graphics, transitions
Smartphone 2 and animations. Keyboard and mouse skills required.
Can you power on and off, receive calls and send text messages,
1780 West 7th • #2671SuEA
but want to do more? Learn to download and use applications,
surf the Internet, text pictures, send email and more. Prerequisite: Wed Jul 15 • 6:00-8:00p • 1 session • $34
Know Your Smartphone or equivalent skills. Bring your
smartphone to class. MS Word Basics
1780 West 7th • #2616SuEA Microsoft Word is a word processing program. After touring the
Mon Jun 22 • 10:00a-12:00p • 1 session • $34 program, we will learn the basics of creating a document from
the ground up. We will then work on editing, saving, printing and
East Side Learning Hub • M. Hogan • #2616SuEB more. Keyboard and mouse skills required.
@ Harding HS, 1526 E. Sixth St., 55106
Tue Jul 28 • 10:00a-12:00p • 1 session • $34 1780 West 7th • #2703SuEA
Wed Jul 8 • 6:00-8:00p • 1 session • $34
Smartphone 3 Introduction to MS Excel
Continue building your smartphone skills as we delve into topics Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program that helps format,
including contacts, calendar, printing, email, and more areas of organize and calculate data. Learn how to create and navigate
settings and connection types. Bring your smartphone to class. spreadsheets, charts, basic formulas and functions, and Excel
1780 West 7th • #2612SuEA Theory. Keyboard and mouse skills required.
Mon Jun 29 • 10:00a-12:00p • 1 session • $34 1780 West 7th • #2714SuEA
East Side Learning Hub • #2612SuEB Wed Jun 17 • 6:00-8:00p • 1 session • $34
@ Harding HS, 1526 E. Sixth St., 55106
Tue Aug 4 • 10:00a-12:00p • 1 session • $34 Intermediate MS Excel
Expand your basic knowledge of MS Excel with an exploration
of data manipulation (sort, filter, fill, text functions, join and
Smartphone 4
Have you taken our first three smartphone classes and still want split data) and formulas and functions (absolute vs. relative cell
more? Discover additional uses for texting, organizing/managing references, 3-D cell references).
photos, file organization and account management on your 1780 West 7th • #2670SuEA
phone, as well as how to transfer files from your phone onto the Wed Jun 24 • 6:00-8:00p • 1 session • $34
cloud or a computer. Bring your smartphone to class.
1780 West 7th • #2636SuEA Advanced MS Excel
Mon Jul 6 • 10:00a-12:00p • 1 session • $34 Discover advanced-level tips and tricks. Topics include conditional
formatting, data manipulation, custom lists, conditional formulas
and functions, use of the formula/function library and more.
1780 West 7th • #2635SuEA
= Daytime Class Wed Jul 1 • 6:00-8:00p • 1 session • $34
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Registration
Phone: 651-744-3072
Mail: C.E. Office at Harding HS
East Side Learning Hub @ Additional
Harding Senior High School registration
1526 E. Sixth St. information
St. Paul, MN 55106 on page 60.
Countertop Fermentation:
• All food fees must be paid to instructors on the first day of class.
Summer Vegetables
If you want the maximum in delicious, long-term storage for
American Brunch Classics summer’s vegetables, fermentation, not canning, is the way to
When it comes to brunch, timing is everything. Gain tips and
go – home-fermented chiles, cucumbers, kohlrabi, turnips, garlic,
tricks to ensure every dish arrives at the table fresh and hot, while
green beans—the list goes on. Fermentation creates deeper flavors,
learning how to make mouth-watering omelets, flawlessly crisp
B vitamins and lip-smacking umami. Get clear explanations and
hash browns, fluffy pancakes, perfect eggs Benedict, homemade
hands-on experience to feel confident about fermenting vegetables
sausage patties and eggs to order. Fee includes supplies.
you grow or buy. Bring two 1-quart canning jars.
1780 West 7th • K. Nelson • #3474SuEA
1780 West 7th • J. Grover • #3464SuEA
Mon Jun 29 • 5:30-8:30p • 1 session • $49
Mon Jul 13 • 6:00-9:00p • 1 session • $35 + $10 food fee
Flawless Flatbreads & Crackers Himalayan Snacks & Chai Tea
Flatbreads and fancy crackers are not just for restaurants. You
Do people up in the mountains eat yeti meat for snacks? No, but
can make them in your own kitchen! Explore the many varieties
they do enjoy unique eats! Make aloo dum, pakoda, chatpatey
of flatbreads and crackers, and learn how to make perfect whole-
and chai tea, sure to become your new go-to menu items for get-
wheat roti, stuffed naan, lavash crackers and gluten-free besan
togethers. Fee includes supplies.
crackers. Fee includes supplies.
1780 West 7th • I. Rajak • #3425SuEA
1780 West 7th • K. Nelson • #3475SuEA
Wed Jun 24 • 12:30-2:30p • 1 session • $45
Mon Aug 3 • 5:30-8:30p • 1 session • $39
Must-Have Momos
Naturally Leavened Sourdough Bread Momos are savory Nepali dumplings, rich with Himalayan
Good things take time! Spend an afternoon with the professional
flavor. Make a plate full of momos and a mouth-watering sauce,
bakers at Brake Bread, get your hands in the dough and unlock the
and leave class with the skills to recreate your dish at home. Fee
mysteries of sourdough. Leave class with bread to share and your
includes supplies.
own sourdough starter. Supply list provided. Wear a hair restraint
and closed-toe shoes. 1780 West 7th • I. Rajak • #3439SuEA
Thu Jul 30 • 6:30-8:30p • 1 session • $45
Brake Bread, 1174 7th St. W., 55102 • N. Houge
Sat Jun 27 • 12:00-5:00p • 1 session • $75 • #3422SuEA
Homemade Egg Rolls & Samosas
Restaurant-quality egg rolls and samosas can be made right in
Condiments to Make & Use Again & Again your own kitchen. These appetizers are jammed with flavors from
Summer’s garden bounty offers you the opportunity to prepare
around the world and can be a quick way to incorporate leftovers
fermented and quick-pickled condiments that will enliven your
into something new and fun to eat. Make a variety of egg rolls,
meals now and deep into the winter. Prepare a variety of sauces,
samosas and dipping sauces in class. Fee includes supplies.
rubs and pastes, to bring global flavors to your vegetables, meats
and salads. Bring a half-dozen 1/4-pint jars with lids to take home 1780 West 7th • M. Ponds • #3416SuEA
your treasures. Tue Aug 4 • 6:30-8:30p • 1 session • $49
1780 West 7th • J. Grover • #3466SuEA
Thu Aug 6 • 6:00-9:00p • 1 session • $29 + $10 food fee
= Daytime Class
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Register online at www.commed.spps.org or call the C.E. Office at Harding HS at 651-744-3072.
Memorable Pizzas Using CSA/
Farmers' Market Fresh Produce
Pizza crusts made from well-fermented dough are so tasty that
they need very little adornment: fresh summer vegetables, a little
cheese, a drizzle of olive oil, large-grained, crackly salt—that’s it!
Create stovetop and oven-baked pizzas made with superior dough.
The techniques are simple and the results are scrumptious.
1780 West 7th • J. Grover • #3465SuEA
Tue Jul 21 • 6:00-9:00p • 1 session • $37 + $12 food fee
Instant Pot Basics: Intro to the Instant Pot
Thinking about buying an Instant Pot, or want to get more
comfortable with the one you have? In this introductory class, Vegetarian Cooking 101
make three appetizers and discuss incorporating the pressure Expand your dinner repertoire! Using basic techniques and simple
cooker in your meal planning. Fee includes supplies. ingredients, learn how to confidently plan, shop for and cook
1780 West 7th • K. Madaus • #3451SuEA complete and delicious vegetarian meals with seasonal produce
Tue Jun 16 • 6:30-8:00p • 1 session • $39 and fresh herbs. Menu includes Dahl, curry vegetables and
Moroccan potatoes.
1780 West 7th • A. Sanchez • #3469SuEA
Instant Pot Salads Wed Jul 15 • 6:30-8:30p • 1 session • $36 + $5 food fee
Are you ready to add some new recipes to your Instant Pot
regular rotation? Let’s keep the kitchen cool while eating well
this summer by using the electric pressure cooker to quickly cook Easy Ethiopian/Eritrean Cooking
proteins and grains for healthy summer salads. Make and eat Ethiopian food is light, healthy and flavorful, ranging from very
Instant Pot Chicken Caprese Salad, Southwest Shrimp and Corn spicy to very mild. It can be addictive both in cooking it as much
Salad, and Wild Rice Greek Salad. Fee includes supplies. as eating it. Discover new cooking techniques, exotic spices, and
East Side Learning Hub • K. Madaus • #3467SuEA ways to easily pair them with your daily ingredients like beans,
@ Harding HS, 1526 E. Sixth St., 55106 lentils, vegetables and/or meat, sautéed with flavored butter, ghee
Wed Jul 1 • 6:00-8:00p • 1 session • $39 and healthy oils. Fee includes supplies.
1780 West 7th • M. Ponds
• Vegetarian
Summertime Legume & Vegetable Thu Jun 25 • 6:30-8:30p • 1 session • $56 • #3408SuEB
Dinner Salads • Meat
Summer’s bounty of vegetables and newly harvested dry legumes
Tue Jul 28 • 6:30-8:30p • 1 session • $56 • #3408SuEA
make hearty, satisfying dinner salads. Spend an evening making
and eating these umami-filled, plant-based meals. You’ll roast
nuts, make sauces, and be introduced to the use of contemporary Nepalese-Style Chicken Curry
stovetop pressure cookers, which deliver fantastic flavors, speed Curious about curry? Want to make curries spiced to your taste
and flexibility. from your own kitchen? It’s not as time-consuming as you think!
1780 West 7th • J. Grover • #3463SuEA Master cooking chicken and vegetable curry, and learn about
Tue Jun 30 • 6:00-9:00p • 1 session • $37 + $12 food fee the spices used and the art of “spicing,” so you can add your
own twist. Enjoy your creations with rice at the end of class. Fee
includes supplies.
Successful Grilling with Chicken & Vegetables 1780 West 7th • I. Rajak • #3424SuEA
If golden, crispy grilled chicken and/or vegetables eludes you, join
Tue Jul 7 • 6:30-8:30p • 1 session • $51
this journey into successful grilling techniques for these popular
summer foods. Prepare juicy chicken breasts and a variety of
vegetables using simple techniques that guarantee your success, Nepali Thali
whether you’re grilling over charcoal briquettes, lump charcoal, or If variety is the spice of life, thali is just that! Put together a
propane. flavorful, healthy and hearty “Nepalese Thali” like a Nepali would,
1780 West 7th • J. Grover • #3462SuEA full of a curry, aloo bodi tama, chutney, rice, papadam and sautéed
Mon Jun 22 • 6:00-9:00p • 1 session • $37 + $15 food fee spinach. Learn the art of “spicing” so you can experiment at home!
This class is gluten-free and vegetarian. Fee includes supplies.
1780 West 7th • I. Rajak • #3426SuEA
Wed Jun 17 • 6:30-8:30p • 1 session • $51
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Drop Cookie Basics Basic Cake Decorating
Boost your baking game with help from Bake Bread. Learn how Become your own cake boss! Decorate an 8-inch celebration cake
to make two different types of cookie dough, good for three recipe to take home, and gain skills in shell borders, writing, and star fill
variations each. That’s right – two doughs, six cookies! Perfect for work. Fee includes supplies. Optional: There will also be starter
new bakers. kits available to take home for an additional $10.
Brake Bread, 1174 7th St. W., 55102 • N. Houge East Side Learning Hub • D. Hirte • #3380SuEA
Tue Jun 23 • 6:00-8:00p • 1 session • $49 • #3468SuEA @ Harding HS, 1526 E. Sixth St., 55106
Tue Jul 7 • 12:30-2:30p • 1 session • $39
Sweet Dough
Little compares to a perfected sweet dough. Make Brake Bread’s Russian Cake Decorating Tips
signature cardamom spinners, and other varieties, with help from Try an easier way to create flowers by using the Russian cake
the Brake Bread bakers themselves! Your sweet dough skills can decorating tips. Take home 12 decorated cupcakes using this new
then be used to make infinite varieties of delicious baked goods technique to keep for yourself or share with family and friends.
from home. Fee includes supplies.
Brake Bread, 1174 7th St. W., 55102 • N. Houge 1780 West 7th • D. Hirte • #3392SuEA
Tue Aug 4 • 6:00-8:00p • 1 session • $49 • #3470SuEA Tue Jul 14 • 6:00-8:00p • 1 session • $37
Adult + Child Pair Classes
Bring your kid to the kitchen with these Adult + Child (age 6 and up) pair classes!
Fee is per one adult and one child pair and includes supplies.
Register under the name of the adult attending.
Unicorn Cake Decorating
Channel your inner unicorn. Use 6-inch cakes, buttercream
frosting and several decorating tips to create your very own
magical unicorn cake to take home.
East Side Learning Hub • D. Hirte • #3413SuEA
@ Harding HS, 1526 E. Sixth St., 55106
Thu Jun 18 • 12:30-2:30p • 1 session • $39
Dinosaur Cookie Bouquet Monster Cupcakes
Team up with your favorite youngster and create a dino-mite Monsters can be scary and also sweet! Bring a child for some
cookie bouquet. Work together to decorate cookies on sticks and bonding fun as you learn basic cake decorating techniques, and
arrange them in a basket to share with family and friends. leave class with monster-decorated cupcakes almost too cute to eat.
East Side Learning Hub • D. Hirte • #3390SuEA 1780 West 7th • D. Hirte • #3382SuEA
@ Harding HS, 1526 E. Sixth St., 55106 Mon Jul 27 • 12:30-2:30p • 1 session • $39
Wed Jun 24 • 6:00-8:00p • 1 session • $39
Must-Have Momos
Momos are savory Nepali dumplings, rich with Himalayan flavor
! Sorry, no same-day or walk-ins
We cannot accommodate same-day or walk-in
and easy enough for the whole family to make! You and your
favorite kid chef will make six momos and a mouth-watering
sauce, and leave class with the skills to recreate your dish at home.
registrations. Registration and payment must be received
at least 24 hours before the start of class.
1780 West 7th • I. Rajak • #3423SuEA
Wed Aug 5 • 12:30-2:30p • 1 session • $45
= Daytime Class
Register online at commed.spps.org SUMMER 2020 n 13Driver Safety Courses 55+
Registration
Phone: 651-744-3072
Mail: C.E. Office at Harding HS
East Side Learning Hub @ Additional
Harding Senior High School registration
1526 E. Sixth St. information
St. Paul, MN 55106 on page 60.
DRIVER SAFETY COURSES 55+
For motorists 55 years of age and older. Explore changes in traffic laws and traffic safety, the latest vehicle technology, and easy-to-
use defensive driving and accident-prevention tips. Completion of these courses will produce a 10% decrease in your car insurance.
The 8-hour course is required for first-time students; the 4-hour refresher is required every three years thereafter. All classes are taught
by the Minnesota Highway Safety & Research Center. Certificates are issued at the end of class.
8-Hour Courses 4-Hour Refresher Courses
North Dale Rec • #5625SuEA 1780 West 7th • #5626SEB
Wed-Thu Jun 10-11 • 4:30-8:30p • 2 sessions • $26 Tue Jun 2 • 5:00-9:00p • 1 session • $22
1780 West 7th • #5625SuEB Rondo Community Outreach Library • #5626SuEB
Wed Jul 22/29 • 12:30-4:30p • 2 sessions • $26 Mon Jun 22 • 12:00-4:00p • 1 session • $22
Grace Lutheran Church • #5625FEA East Side Learning Hub • #5626SuEC
1730 Old Hudson Rd., 55106 @ Harding HS, 1526 E. Sixth St., 55106
Tue-Wed Sep 15-16 • 9:00a-1:00p • 2 sessions • $26 Tue Jul 7 • 9:00a-1:00p • 1 session • $22
North Dale Rec • #5626SuED
Mon Aug 10 • 12:00-4:00p • 1 session • $22
Grace Lutheran Church • #5626FEA
1730 Old Hudson Rd., 55106
Wed Sep 9 • 9:00a-1:00p • 1 session • $22
!
!
I'm on a waitlist...now what?
If a class you want is full, we will do our best to help you
find an alternative or add you to a waitlist. If a space opens, Pay at Registration
we will let you know. If it doesn't work out, we always have Payment for your class is due when you register. Your spot
more classes, so please try again next season! in class will not be reserved until it is paid for in full.
14 n SUMMER 2020 Register online at commed.spps.orgFamily Programs
Establish a healthy foundation for FAMILY & SCHOOL SUCCESS!
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) has parent/child classes at ten locations
throughout Saint Paul. Language and culturally specific class options also available!
Learn more:
www.ecfe.spps.org
651-793-5410
Español 651-744-4815 | Hmoob 651-744-4816 | undusdm 651-744-4861 | Somali 651-744-6689
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ADMINISTRATION
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(WEST 7TH) 271 BELVIDERE
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PARK
EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY
EDUCATION
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
1599 Englewood Avenue, 55104
651-793-5410
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EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING
Make a FREE
appointment
and receive crucial
information about
your child’s health and
development!
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Pre-K Screening
for Kids Ages 3,
4 or 5 Years
For more information, call 651-632-3746
PRE-KINDERGARTEN:
PREPARING
CHILDREN for
SCHOOL SUCCESS
Pre-Kindergarten program is offered
at most Saint Paul Public Elementary
Schools. Full day schedules are offered at
some locations. Select schools also offer
the program in Español, Hmoob or French.
Children must be age four by September
1st and live in Saint Paul.
For more information,
call 651-793-5430 or visit spps.org/prek
16 n SUMMER 2020Fitness & Dance
Registration
Phone: 651-744-3072
Mail: C.E. Office at Harding HS
East Side Learning Hub @ Additional
Harding Senior High School registration
1526 E. Sixth St. information
St. Paul, MN 55106 on page 60.
Nordic Walking
FITNESS Turn your walk into a total body workout! Discover how proper
Nordic Walking techniques engage up to 90% of your muscles
All Around Fitness while increasing your heart rate and calorie burn. Dress for the
All Around Fitness is for everyone. Sessions feature exercise weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. LEKI Nordic
techniques for older adults, including strength training, Walking poles will be available for use during the class.
cardiovascular conditioning, balance and flexibility. Work at your
own pace and receive personal attention from a trained instructor. Como Park HS • K. Okey • #5260SuCA
No class July 23. Mon Jun 29 • 6:00-7:15p • 1 session • $25
Battle Creek Rec • J. Campbell • #5150SuCA
Tue/Thu Jun 16 • 9:15-10:15a • 17 sessions • $65 Beginning Pilates-Based Mat Exercise
Condition and tone your body with Pilates! Controlled mat
exercises create strength, stability and suppleness in the spine
Introduction to Kettlebells while improving abdominal and back strength, posture and
Learn how to train with kettlebells and get in the best shape of balance. Pilates provides stress reduction while enhancing injury
your life! Participants must be healthy enough to exercise and prevention. Bring a blanket and a mat.
have obtained all necessary medical clearance. Workouts can be
scaled to ability. Ramsey MS • J. Dregni • #5690SuCB
Thu Jun 18 • 6:30-7:30p • 6 sessions • $60
Friday Strength, 666 Transfer Rd., 55114 • F. Friday
Tue Jun 16 • 6:30-7:15p • 5 sessions • $79 • #5348SuCA
T'ai Chi Ch'uan
T'ai Chi Ch'uan offers significant health benefits including
Major Bounce low-impact exercise, relaxation, stress-management, flexibility,
Dance cardio format paired with high-energy hip-hop dance steps. serenity and balance. Each class consists of three segments:
Recommended to do barefoot or with yoga socks for wider range standing Chi Kung, seated Chi Kung, and the practice of T'ai Chi
of motion. Grab your yoga mat and join us. Be prepared to sweat! forms.
Oxford Community Center • Major Body Fitness Ramsey MS • Laughing Waters T'ai Chi Club
Wed Jun 17 • 6:00-7:00p • 6 sessions • $54 • #5903SuCA Mon Jun 15 • 6:30-8:00p • 7 sessions • $60 • #5660SuCA
Major Power Water Exercise classes
If you have always wanted to try CrossFit but are intimidated by
the gym or equipment needed, this is the class for you! Work small See Aquatics, page 35-36.
muscles as well as exhaust the large muscle groups to design and
create the best physique possible for you. Bring a mat, towel and
water, and be ready to sweat! No class July 4.
Oxford Community Center • Major Body Fitness
Sat Jun 20 • 10:00-11:00a • 6 sessions • $54 • #5901SuCA
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Register online at www.commed.spps.org or call the C.E. Office at Harding HS at 651-744-3072.
YOGA DANCE
Beginning/Advanced Beginning Hatha Yoga Belly Dance
Recognize your physical and mental potential through yoga! Belly dancing is an ancient art form that is a fun and exciting
This introductory class focuses on the basic principles of Iyengar way to express yourself and get a great workout at the same time.
yoga. Bring two blankets and a yoga mat. Wear loose clothing and Learn dance techniques, rhythms and music of the Mideast.
please keep perfume/scented lotion usage to a minimum. Canceled Ramsey MS • A. Roque • #3515SuCA
classes will not be rescheduled. Thu Jun 18 • 6:00-7:30p • 6 sessions • $60
Ramsey MS • J. Laine
Tue Jun 23 • 5:00-6:15p • 6 sessions • $60 • #5874SuCA
Hip-Hop Dance
Enjoy fun, high-energy dance steps while learning a selection of
Intermediate Gentle Hatha Yoga popular dances and upbeat choreography. This class is for all skill
Explore the introductory poses in greater depth and focus on levels, as each participant will be shown how to moderate the
breathing practices. Please keep perfume/scented lotion usage to a intensity of the movements according to individual ability.
minimum. Canceled classes will not be rescheduled. Ramsey MS • E. Stevens • #3575SuCA
Ramsey MS • J. Laine Mon Jun 15 • 8:00-8:55p • 7 sessions • $60
Wed Jun 24 • 5:00-6:15p • 6 sessions • $60 • #5879SuCA
Step & Line Dance Jam
Intermediate Hatha Yoga Learn popular line dances that everyone in the group can do
For students who have completed Beginning and Advanced together in line formation! Groove to the Electric Slide, Cha Cha
Beginning Yoga classes and are looking to continue challenging Slide, DLow Shuffle and much more! We will even choreograph
their yoga practice. Bring a blanket and yoga mat, and please keep our unique step and line dance.
perfume/scented lotion usage to a minimum. Canceled classes will Ramsey MS • E. Stevens • #3720SuCA
not be rescheduled. Mon Jun 15 • 7:00-7:55p • 7 sessions • $60
Ramsey MS • J. Laine
Tue Jun 23 • 6:20-7:50p • 6 sessions • $60 • #5877SuCA
Wed Jun 24 • 6:20-7:50p • 6 sessions • $60 • #5877SuCB Tappy Hour for Better Health
Build brainpower, bone mass and balance in this low-impact,
high fun-factor class! Offered in partnership with Keane Sense of
Rhythm (KSR) and Stratis Health. Tap shoes are fun, but optional.
!
Insta-taps will be available for participant use.
I'm on a waitlist...now what? Highland Park HS • E. Keane • #3578SuCA
If a class you want is full, we will do our best to help you Tue Jun 16 • 6:00-7:15p • 6 sessions • $68
find an alternative or add you to a waitlist. If a space opens,
we will let you know. If it doesn't work out, we always have
more classes, so please try again next season! Advanced Tappy Hour for Better Health
For the advanced tapper, build brainpower, bone mass and balance
in this low-impact, high fun-factor class! Offered in partnership
with Keane Sense of Rhythm (KSR) and Stratis Health. Tap shoes
are fun, but optional. Insta-taps will be available for participant use.
Highland Park HS • E. Keane • #3579SuCA
Tue Jun 16 • 7:20-8:35p • 6 sessions • $68
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