Community Education Classes

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GENERAL INTERESTS/CRAFTS

Lake Reflection Painting

Tuesday, January 31       6:00-7:30pm      VHS Cafeteria        $27

Try your hand at acrylic painting.  The ladies from the 321 Art Studio will help you paint a lake reflection painting.  You will use an 11 x 14 stretched canvas and acrylic paint.  No experience necessary – all skill levels.

 

Real Estate Seminar

Tuesday, February 21       5:30-6:30pm       VHS Cafeteria       $5

What is the best time to sell, buy a house?  What is the appraisal process? What are buyers looking for?  These and many other questions will be answered by Nicole Culbert-Dahl of Culbert Realty.  Bring your questions and let the selling/buying begin!

 

Easy Spring Painting

Thursday, March 30       5:00-6:30pm       North Star Elem. Cafeteria       $27

Try your hand at water-miscible oil painting. Instructors from 321 Art Studio will draw and paint a spring landscape painting with participants using an 11 x 14 stretched canvas and water-miscible oil paint. No experience necessary – all skill levels welcome.

 

Community Recipe Exchange Night

Thursday, April 20       5:30-7:00pm       VHS Campus

Have a great recipe that you would like to share? Looking for new and tried recipes? This class is for you! Each participant is asked to bring a recipe to exchange and a prepared sample of the recipe to share. We will all have a chance to share cooking and baking ideas while tasting samples of the recipes. A booklet of all recipes will be given.

 

Saturday Crafting

Saturday, March 11       10:00-2:00pm       VHS Campus

Saturday, April 29       10:00-2:00pm       VHS Campus

It’s time to get back to those projects that you’ve put on hold, or maybe start a new Pinterest project? Grab your friends and your crafts or ideas, and join us for a Saturday of fun.  A Cricut will be available to use – small charge for vinyl if you don’t bring your own. We’ll provide coffee and treats. Come and get ideas from other crafty people!

 

CPR/First Aid Classes – All classes held at the Virginia High School:

       

BLS-CPR-AED For Healthcare Workers

Thursday, February 16       5:30-6:30pm       $75

Thursday, March 16       5:30-6:30pm       $75

 

First Aid

Monday, February 27       6:00-8:30pm       $30

Monday, March 27       6:00-8:30pm       $30

Monday, April 24       6:00-8:30pm       $30

 

CPR_AED (Hands Only)

Thursday, April 20       6:00-9:00pm       $75

Thursday, May 18       6:00-9:00pm       $75

 

Defensive Driving Class – Virginia Campus

Monday,  January 16       5:00-9:00pm       Virginia High School

Monday, February 27       5:00-9:00pm       Virginia High School

Monday, March 13       5:00-9:00pm       Virginia High School

Monday, April 24       5:00-9:00pm       Virginia High School

Monday,  May 15       5:00-9:00pm       Virginia High School

You must be 55 or older to participate. Classes are $15 per person. This class is for the individual who has had a previous 8-hour class. Participants will receive a reduction in their car insurance after completing this class. Call Julie at 742-3990 to register. Bryan Carey, Instructor

FITNESS

Yoga       Franklin Activity Room

Wednesdays:  January 4,11,18,25       5:30-6:30pm       $40

Wednesdays:  February 1,8,15,22       5:30-6:30pm       $40

Wednesdays:  March 1,8,15,29       5:30-6:30pm       $40

Wednesdays:  April 5,12,19,26       5:30-6:30pm       $40

Wednesdays:  May 3,10,17,24       5:30-6:30pm       $40

Each Session includes 4 classes. Join in this vinyasa flow yoga class moving to your own ability.  Improve flexibility and strength. Reduce stress. Breathe and find calm. Open to all levels. Bring your own mat and props such as blocks, straps, and bolsters. Wear clothing you can move freely in. Please pay the first night of class to the instructor. Franklin Elementary Activity room – Use Door #9. Contact Nancy Henderson-Korpi- Instructor, via email at [email protected]      

 

Zumba       

Tuesdays:  January 10 – February 28       5:00-6:00pm

Franklin Activity Room – Enter Door #9

$85 for the session or $12 drop in fee.

Contact Jess Kralich @ [email protected] for more information.

 

Strength & More       

Mondays:  January 16 – March 6       6:00-7:00pm       $50

Franklin Activity Room – Enter Door #9

A little bit of everything: strength, toning, abs stretch and some HIIT. Equipment needed will be a light pair of weights of your choice and a yoga mat. All levels of fitness welcome. Instructor: Toni Kralich

 

Morning Lap Swim      

Every Monday – Wednesday – Friday       6:00am-8:00am

Adult Lap Swim for ages 12 and up.  There will be at least one certified lifeguard on duty.

Eveleth Pool – Enter through Door #4 on West side of Eveleth-Gilbert High School.

Cost is $45 per month or $12 per week. Instructor: Nancy Reed

 

Masters’ Swim Workouts                                

2nd Monday/month       6:00–8:00pm       Eveleth-Gilbert Pool

This course offers a group workout for all advanced swimmers. The Nort’landers Swim Club organizes this class. Cost is $30.

SEMINARS

Estate & Nursing Home Planning

Tuesday, March 7       5:30-7:00pm       Virginia Campus       Free

Get your estate in order by planning for incompetency and/or death. Learn why you need a Power of Attorney, Health Care Directive, and Will. Also, get up-to-date information about nursing home planning and learn how titling your assets impacts your estate and nursing home planning.  This class is free, but registration is required. Instructor: Alicia L. Cope

 

Financial Foundations: Investing for Retirement

Tuesday, January 24       6:00-7:00pm       Virginia Campus       Free

Attendees will learn four smart retirement planning moves, tactical changes they can make that set up their retirement foundation. You will also learn how to help future proof your tax bracket and pick up an answer to that nagging question about Social Security. This class is free, but registration is required.

 

Social Security – Timing is Everything

Tuesday, February 7       6:00-7:00pm       Virginia Campus       Free

Social Security is a vital income source for many retirees. It can be a confusing topic and making the most of it can have a lot to do with timing it right. This workshop can help attendees get answers to their questions and learn what Social Security can mean for them. This class is free, but registration is required.  

 

Self-Defense for Women

Saturday, March 11       2:00-3:30pm       Virginia Campus       Free

Women of all ages benefit from learning personal safety and self-awareness. This class given by Chelsea Trucano, a Gilbert police officer, will cover many aspects of safety and being aware of issues that are vital for women to know.

 

Prepare Wisely: Estate Strategy Essentials

Tuesday, March 14       6:00-7:00pm       Virginia Campus       Free

Discover the factors you need in your state planning. Many of your Estate questions will be addressed and answered! This class is free, but registration is required.

 

Keeping the Farm in the Family

Tuesday,  April 18          6:00-7:00pm       Virginia Campus       Free

You work hard for your family farm, cabin, or small business. The workshop will help attendees gain a basic understanding of how to identify and overcome transitions obstacles, protect assets, and develop a strategy to smoothly transition their cherished place to maintain family harmony. This class is free, but registration is required.

 

Financial Foundations: Investing for Retirement

Tuesday, May 9       6:00-7:00pm       Virginia Campus       Free

Attendees will learn four smart retirement planning moves, tactical changes they can make that set up their retirement foundation. You will also learn how to help future proof your tax bracket and pick up an answer to that nagging question about Social Security. This class is free, but registration is required.

TRIPS

Minnesota Wild Trip

Saturday,  April 8, 2023       2:00pm Game       $150

Travel to St. Paul by deluxe motor-coach bus to watch the Minnesota Wild play the St. Louis Blues. No need to worry about the weather, traffic or paying for parking! The cost of this day trip includes round trip bus fare, and game ticket.  We will make a short stop at Tobies in Hinckley on the way down and on the way back. This trip is limited to 25 people, so sign up fast! There are no refunds for cancellation unless seat(s) can be sold to another party. You will be refunded if trip gets cancelled! Must sign up and pay by March 3. Call Julie @ 742-3990 to register or for more info and questions!

COOKING

Ravioli Fun

Wednesday, March 15       6:00-7:30pm       $20

Learn to make Ravioli with Claudia!  At this fun cooking class you will make the 2 containers of raviolis- meat and cheese-to go home with!  We will also have tasters of each at the end of class! Class is held at Messiah Lutheran Church, 8590 Enterprise Dr., Mt. Iron.

YOUTH CLASSES

All youth classes are listed on the school website and flyers will be sent home with students… A flyer with all classes is available if requested.

Winter Crafts

Tuesday, January 10       3:00-4:30pm       North Star      $15

Thursday, January 12       3:00-4:30pm       Parkview       $15

Tuesday,  January 17       3:00-4:30pm       Laurentian K-2       $15

Thursday,  January 19       3:00-4:30pm       Laurentian 3-6       $15

Join us for winter crafting fun during the coldest month of the year!  We’ll stay warm making a variety of crafts featuring snow & winter themes. Create a winter penguin mosaic, decorate a paper mache mitten, make a winter wishes box, and make a cute stand-up snowman. We’ll put together other crafts with snowflakes and hot chocolate.

 

Fun With Clay

Tuesday, January 24       3:00-4:30pm       Laurentian       $14

Tuesday, January 31       3:00-4:30pm       Parkview       $14

Thursday, March 30       3:00-4:30pm       North Star       $14

Join the ladies from 321 Art Studio as you create your own birds, animals, and other objects with air-dry clay. Snack included.

 

Valentine Crafts

Tuesday, January 31       3:00-4:30pm       North Star       $15

Thursday, February 2       3:00-4:30pm       Parkview       $15

Tuesday, February 7       3:00-4:30pm       Laurentian K-2       $15

Thursday, February 9       3:00-4:30pm       Laurentian 3-6       $15

Let’s get together and make special treats for Valentine’s Day to give to your family and friends. We’ll celebrate “Heart Day” and create several Valentine cards with stamps and ink, put together treat holders that will be filled with candy, plus we’ll paint a wooden heart to gift with a treat for your special Valentine!

 

Spring Crafts

Tuesday,  March 7       3:00-4:30pm       North Star       $15

Thursday, March 9       3:00-4:30pm       Parkview       $15

Tuesday,  March 14       3:00-4:30pm       Laurentian K-2       $15

Thursday, March 16       3:00-4:30pm      Laurentian 3-6       $15

Spring is almost here! Join us for after school crafting with themes that feature flowers, birds, butterflies, and bugs.  We’ll make a crafty project using sand art and other creative projects that will be sure to give you Spring Fever!

 

Safe on My Own Grades 3-6

Monday, April 3       3:00-4:30pm       North Star       $10

Tuesday, April 4       3:00-4:30pm       Laurentian       $10

Anna will teach the basics of First Aid and Safety for latch key children. This is a great class for children so that know what to do and how to handle situations that may arise. Snack & materials included. Flyers will be sent home. Class size limited to 20 students.

 

Babysitters’ Training Ages 11-15

March 27-29       3:00-5:30pm       North Star       $56

For boys and girls who want to be responsible babysitters. Each participant receives the Babysitters’ Handbook and other useful handouts. Students are eligible to receive a certificate if they are age 11 or older.  Bring a snack for after school. Class size limited to the first 12 paid participants. Flyers will be sent home. Wednesday class will be an hour earlier due to Early Release. Instructor: Anna Amundson

 

Easter Craft

Tuesday,  March 28       3:00-4:30pm       Laurentian 3-6       $15

Thursday, March 30       3:00-4:30pm       Parkview       $15

Tuesday,  April 4       3:00-4:30pm.      North Star       $15

Thursday, April 6       3:00-4:30pm       Laurentian K-2       $15

It’s time to create crafts for Easter! Join us as we get ready for Peter Cottontail and make crafts with bunnies, eggs and chicks. We’ll make a jellybean jar, decorate an egg, make an Easter basket, plus several other fun projects that will surprise and delight!!

 

Dinosaurs, Gnomes, Unicorns and More Magical Crafts

Tuesday,  April 11       3:00-4:30pm       North Star       $15

Thursday, April 13       3:00-4:30pm       Parkview       $15

Tuesday,  April 18       3:00-4:30pm       Laurentian K-2       $15

Thursday, April 20       3:00-4:30pm       Laurentian 3-6       $15

Are you ready for a second round of Dinosaur crafts plus other magical themes including Garden gnomes and unicorns? We’ll create fun projects around this theme, plus even a project to celebrate Earth Day!

 

Mother’s Day Craft

Tuesday,  May 2       3:00-4:30pm       North Star       $15

Thursday, May 4       3:00-4:30pm       Parkview       $15

Tuesday, May 9       3:00-4:30pm       Laurentian K-2       $15

Thursday, May 11       3:00-4:30pm       Laurentian 3-6       $15

Let’s get crafty for Mom and her upcoming special day! We’ll make a fun card and gift for your Mom for Mother’s Day.  The gift will be unique because it will be made by you and she will treasure if forever because you will put all kinds of love into making it.

 

Summer Craft

Tuesday, May 16       3:00-4:30pm       North Star       $15

Thursday, May 18       3:00-4:30pm       Parkview       $15

Tuesday, May 23       3:00-4:30pm       Laurentian K-2       $15

Thursday, May 25       3:00-4:30pm       Laurentian 3-6       $15

It’s our last class for this school year! We’ll make fun crafts with a summer theme, play games, and of course, have a special treat to celebrate another great year! Seashells, mermaids, the beach and all things to celebrate summer will be the theme for our crafts. Sign up to craft one more time before your summer vacation starts!

 

Firearms Safety Class

Students must be a minimum of 11 years of age on first night of class. There is no charge for the class, but the state DNR charges graduates for their certificate after completion. (7.50) Students will be taught safe firearms handling, game identification, survival skills and ethics. Students will meet our local conservation officer and other experts in related fields.

March 21, 27, 28. April 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 & 18       6:30-8:30pm

Location will be determined as class gets closer.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Instructors are not authorized to accept registrations or payments at class. You MUST pre-register and pay.

Are you in the class? YES, unless you hear from us.  You will be notified only if the class is filled or canceled.

Cancellations must be made at least 2 business days prior to the class.

We apologize in advance for any errors in class descriptions, including price. We reserve the right to amend class information. If you see a discrepancy, please call to get the correct information.

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