St. Michael-Albertville Community Education - Adult Classes & Trips / Health & Fitness / Adult Enrichmenthttp://stma.ce.eleyo.com/courses2024-03-28T17:10:44-05:002 Left Feet Social Dance Workshophttp://stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/6393/w-s-2024/2-left-feet-social-dance-workshop2023-12-19T00:00:00-06:00<p><strong style="background-color: initial;">2 Left Feet Dance Workshop</strong></p><p>Convinced that you have 2-left feet and that dancing is not meant for you? Or, someone you know? But still…it would be helpful to know a few steps. Just in case… This workshop is easy and only 1 session! Geared to beginners you’ll enjoy fun patterns, easy turns and be dancing together before you know it! More than enough to provide a full night of dancing! Couples only please!</p><p><em>Monica Mohn</em></p>Medicare 101http://stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/6403/w-s-2024/medicare-1012023-12-19T00:00:00-06:00<p><strong style="background-color: initial;">Medicare 101</strong></p><p>What exactly is Medicare? What’s part A? This class will take the mystery out of Medicare. Part A, B, C and D: what do they cover and when can I enroll? What is new with Medicare? You will get the answers to all of your questions in this class. A must for those close to, or thinking about, retiring.</p><p><em>Stefany Jessen, Senior Healthcare Solutions Inc</em></p>Savvy Tax Strategieshttp://stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/6401/w-s-2024/savvy-tax-strategies2023-12-19T00:00:00-06:00<p><strong style="background-color: initial;">Savvy Tax Strategies</strong></p><p>This workshop will help you learn how an efficient retirement tax strategy can help avoid mistakes – and help keep more of your hard-earned money.</p><p><em>Justin Bettinger, Thrivent Financial</em></p>Open Pottery Studiohttp://stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/6372/w-s-2024/open-pottery-studio2023-12-19T00:00:00-06:00<p>Open Pottery studio</p><p>Adults</p><p>Use this time to create fantastic pottery with the guidance, and supervision of a professional. All pottery created will be fired, and glazed for you to take home a completed project. Clay, Glaze, and professional expertise provided in this class. Just show up with a project in mind! Some experience with pottery wheels is recommended. Hand building is also available.</p>Barn Quilt Pallethttp://stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/6367/w-s-2024/barn-quilt-pallet2023-12-19T00:00:00-06:00<p>Barn Quilt Pallet 18+ Grab your friends and family and gather to create a beautiful barn quilt pattern on a 14" x 14” reclaimed wood pallet. Locally sourced by craftsman and farmer, Josh Reinitz of East Henderson Farm, each pallet has a unique quality. The wood is truly reclaimed, meaning each pallet will be completely individual and will have flaws, such as nail holes and small dings. Choose your own pattern and colors. All supplies included. Design may be chosen at the start of class. Blue Fox Classes</p><p><img src="https://pictures.ce.eleyo.com/23/redactor/1701194062_65328.png"></p>Date Night Potteryhttp://stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/6371/w-s-2024/date-night-pottery2023-12-19T00:00:00-06:00<p><strong></strong><strong>Date Night Pottery</strong></p><p> Take pictures, laugh, and create together! Session 1 is creating your forms and session 2 is glazing to finalize your creations. Lea Iverson, Squirrel Mind Design </p>Social Ballroom Dancehttp://stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/6394/w-s-2024/social-ballroom-dance2023-12-19T00:00:00-06:00<p><strong style="background-color: initial;">Social Ballroom Dance</strong></p><p>A little bit Rumba, a touch Foxtrot, a smattering of Waltz and a jazzed up “high school prom Swing & Sway” are all it takes! With fun moves & simple tips to ease you into the joy of dancing as a couple, you’ll be out on the dance floor in no time! Couples only please!</p><p><em>Monica Mohn</em></p>Savvy Social Securityhttp://stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/6402/w-s-2024/savvy-social-security2023-12-19T00:00:00-06:00<p><strong style="background-color: initial;">Savvy Social Security</strong></p><p>This workshop covers strategies for maximizing your Social Security benefits, including five factors to consider when deciding when to apply for benefits, how to minimize taxes on Social Security benefits, and how to coordinate Social Security with your other sources of retirement income.</p><p><em>Justin Bettinger, Thrivent Financial</em></p>Acrylic Paint Pouring " Up North"http://stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/6365/w-s-2024/acrylic-paint-pouring-up-north2023-12-19T00:00:00-06:00<p>Acrylic Pouring “Up North”</p> 18+ You've watched the videos, now discover the magical world of acrylic pouring for yourself! Using fluid acrylics and pouring medium, our instructor will show you how to produce the same beautiful abstract artwork you've seen on Pinterest. Create an acrylic pour on a 12" wooden cut-out. Choose between three options: Outline of Minnesota,Bear, or Fish. We'll provide a tray to carry your painting home. Lisa Van Wyk <p><img src="https://pictures.ce.eleyo.com/23/redactor/1701193140_65328.png"></p><p><img src="https://pictures.ce.eleyo.com/23/redactor/1701193148_65328.png"></p><p><img src="https://pictures.ce.eleyo.com/23/redactor/1701193156_65328.png"></p>Woodworkinghttp://stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/6369/w-s-2024/woodworking2023-12-19T00:00:00-06:00<p><strong style="background-color: initial;">Woodworking</strong></p><p>Participants in this class will learning skills in woodworking for the crafter to the cabinetmaker. For the beginner, demonstrations will include the table saw, jointer, timesaver sander and more. For the advance person, use of the shapers for raised panel doors and/or the CNC router, and more will be taught. The instructor is a former STMA HS Industrial Arts teacher. There is a limit of 10 adults, so register early! Students will register with a project in mind that they want to complete. Students will be required to purchase the supplies needed to complete the project. Mr. Danielson will assist students with learning the necessary skills, and using the tools to complete the project. This is an 18+ year old program</p><p><em>Scott Danielson</em></p>Beginner Weldinghttp://stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/6370/w-s-2024/beginner-welding2023-12-19T00:00:00-06:00<p><strong style="background-color: initial;">Beginner Welding</strong></p><p><strong style="background-color: initial;">Adults 18+</strong></p><p>Designed for the beginning welder, techniques will be demonstrated in OxyAcetylene welding and cutting, Arc welding, MIG welding and for those interested in welding aluminum, TIG welding. Time will be available for practice welding as well as project building. The instructor is a former STMA HS Industrial Arts teacher. Class is limited to 10, so register early! A supply fee will be payable to the instructor at class, depending on the project(s) that you choose to do.</p><p><em>Scott Danielson</em></p>55 Alive Mature Driving 8 Hour and 4 Hour Refresher Classeshttp://stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/6312/w-s-2024/55-alive-mature-driving-8-hour-and-4-hour-refresher-classes2023-12-19T00:01:00-06:00<h3>55 Alive (8-Hour & 4-Hour Refresher Classes)</h3><h3>
<hr> </h3><p><strong>8 HOUR CLASS:</strong> The <strong>55 Alive Mature Driving 8-hour</strong> class is an innovative classroom driver retraining program for persons age 55 and over that is designed to help improve their driving skills. This 8-hour course is geared to the specific needs of older motorists. Minnesota state law requires all insurance companies to give a premium deduction to all persons who complete this accident prevention course. <strong><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">You must attend both days for the 8-hour class in order to obtain a certificate.</span></strong></p><p><strong>4 HOUR REFRESHER:</strong> The <strong>55 Alive Mature Driving 4-hour refresher</strong> class is for those individuals who have completed the 8-hour defensive driving program and need to <u><strong><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">renew</span></strong></u> their certification.</p><p>55 Alive classes are held at:</p><p>*Community Education Center<br>60 Central Ave. W<br>St. Michael, MN 55376</p><p>Room 209 (Enter Door A or B)</p><p>*Community Education Center is the building directly behind the "historic Catholic Church" on Hwy 19. There is a one-way <em>small</em> road off of Hwy 19 (between the cemetery and church) that brings you into the parking lot by Door A enter there.</p><p>Fee: $25 for AARP members, $30 for non-AARP members</p><p>Instructors: Shawn Taylor / Terri Hogenson</p><p style="margin-left: 20px;"><strong>
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<strong>Participants who attend these classes will receive AARP a certificate</strong><strong> for your insurance company at the end of the course</strong></strong></li>
</ul>Dog Academy: Intro to Agilityhttp://stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/6662/w-s-2024/dog-academy-intro-to-agility2023-12-19T00:00:00-06:00<p>Introduce your dog to the fun sport of agility. The dogs will enjoy tunnels, jumps, weave poles, A-frame, dog walk, teeter totter and more.</p><hr><p>Classes are held at the Monticello Dog Academy located at 108 Dundas Road Building D Suite 3, Monticello, MN 55362.</p>Basic Dog Obediencehttp://stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/6397/w-s-2024/basic-dog-obedience2023-12-19T00:00:00-06:00<p><strong style="background-color: initial; font-size: 24px;">Basic Dog Obedience</strong></p><p>This class is for dogs 5 months and older. Work on basic obedience commands such as heel, sit, stay, come, stand and down. All training is done on leash and collar. Dogs will be introduced fun obstacles and taught proper behavior in a public setting. All training is done on leash. All participants must bring proof of vaccinations (per veterinarian’s recommendations), collar and leash, along with treats. </p><hr>
<p>Classes are held at the Monticello Dog Academy located at 108 Dundas Road Building D Suite 3, Monticello, MN 55362</p><p><em>Instructor: Andrea Dubay</em></p>