Community Education

General Interest 

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People

Mon., Nov. 25    6:30-9:30pm    Via ZOOM        $69

In just a few hours you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Since this class is held online with ZOOM you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. Since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue and study on your own. Call for more information (218) 735-3516. Online Registration

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People

Tues., Nov. 26    6:00-9:00pm    Via ZOOM        $69

In a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Since this class is held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. Since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue and study on your own. For students 13 years or older. Online Registration

Expressive Acrylic Painting

Wed., Sept. 25    5:00-7:00pm    North Star Elementary      $35

Instructor will lead you through drawing and painting an apple on an 8×10 stretched canvas. Learn to use color and texture to make an expressive painting. No experience necessary. All supplies included. Online Registration

Eucalyptus Wreath

Thurs., Nov. 21    6:00-7:30pm    Laurentian Elementary        $85

We will use a variety of eucalyptus to make a fragrant textual, and lush wreath. With a short demonstration, you will leave with a one-of-a-kind wreath. Greenery can be sticky and might stain, so if you’d like to bring an apron to work with and older clothes, please do. 

Let’s Paint Sleds

Wed., Dec. 4    6:00-8:30pm    Rock Ridge High School        $48

Come with a willingness to learn and be creative and you will paint a winter themed Sled to hang up for the winter! The sled measures 18” and you pick from the designs pictured! Fee includes all project supplies.

Make your Own Christmas Wreath

Wed., Nov. 20   Rock Ridge High School Shop Room

Learn to make your own Christmas wreath using balsam boughs, beads, and bows, and take it home to display on your door or wall. All supplies provided by instructor. Bring a pair of hand pruners and gloves if you have them. Register by Nov. 9 so that we can be sure to have enough supplies for you! Class is Wednesday November 20 at either 4:30-5:30 or 5:30-6:30 – please register for the class you wish to attend.

Fee is $35 for 24-inch wreath or $50 for a 30-inch wreath.  Add $5 more to the fee if you want to add lights to your wreath.

Defensive Driving Class – Virginia Campus

Mon., Sept. 30    4:00pm – 8:00pm    Rock Ridge High School        $1

Mon., Oct.  28    4:00pm – 8:00pm    Rock Ridge High School        $1

Mon., Dec. 9    4:00pm – 8:00pm    Rock Ridge High School        $1

You must be 55 or older to participate. Classes are $1 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 218-735-3516 to register. Bryan Carey, Instructor                                 

Estate & Nursing Home Planning

Tues., Oct. 1    5:30-7:00pm    Rock Ridge Community Room        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. Registration is required. Please call (218)735-3516 to register. Alicia L. Cope, Instructor 

Financial Foundations: Investing for Retirement

Tues., Sept. 17    6:00-7:00pm    Rock Ridge Community Room        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. Registration is required. Please call (218)735-3516 to register. Online registration is also available.

Social Security – Timing is Everything

Tues., Oct. 8    6:00-7:00pm    Rock Ridge Community Room        FREE

Tues., Dec. 10    6:00-7:00pm    Rock Ridge Community Room        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. Registration is required. Please call (218)735-3516 to register. Online registration is also available.

Keeping the Farm in the Family

Tues., Nov. 12    6:00-7:00pm    Rock Ridge Community Room        FREE

You worked hard for your family cabin or small business. This 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. Registration is required. Please call (218)735-3516 to register. Online registration is also available.

Trips

White Christmas    Sat., November 23, 2024        $153

The cost of this day trip includes deluxe-motorcoach-bus fare, show ticket for center section in front of stage, and lunch of your choosing from the menu at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre (tax and gratuity included).  Tickets are limited; there are no refunds for cancellations unless seat can be sold to another party.  All patrons will be refunded if the trip is cancelled due to lack of registrations. Register online or contact Julie or Chad at (218)735-3516 for information. Students must be 5 years old and up / 17 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult. All seats must be reserved and paid in full by Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 at 5:00pm.

Holiday Tea at the Historic Cotton Mansion in Duluth, 2309 E. 1st St., Duluth, MN    Sun., December 15, 2024        $41/person

Join us for a holiday tea at the historic Cotton Mansion in Duluth on Sunday, December 15 from 1:00 to 3:00pm! Listen to a short history of the mansion which was built in 1908 by Joseph B. Cotton, the attorney for John D. Rockefeller and US Steel. Wander through the public spaces of the beautifully decorated mansion, and step back in time as you enjoy three-tiered sandwiches, cookies, scones, small cakes, and tea (included in the cost). Free parking is available on the street. No refunds for cancellation unless ticket can be sold to another party. All patrons will be refunded if the event is cancelled due to lack of registrations. Registration deadline is November 14 at 5:00pm. All ages are welcome! (No special rate for children.) Please note that the mansion is not wheelchair-accessible; a rear entrance with two steps can be utilized by anyone with mobility issues—please indicate this when registering.

Cooking

Charcuterie Board Personalize Build Class

Wed., October 30    5:30-7:30pm    RRHS Commons        $60

You will take home a personalized cutting board with a lovely spread of goodies, just in time for Halloween! Or just a fun board to have at home! Choose from the designs when you sign up!  We will discuss many different boards that are fun and easy to assemble. Cost is $60 which includes personalized board and goodies to arrange on the boards. Online Registration

There are different boards to choose from – limited quantities:

24×8 Live Edge Board

18×14 Teak Board

17 1/2×8 ½ Board with long Handle

20×11 Live Edge Board

15×12 Board with Handle

14×11 Beveled Board

Appetizer Exchange

Wed., Oct. 9    5:30-7:00pm    Rock Ridge High School        $10

Are you always looking for a new Appetizer to bring to a party or family dinner? Tired of bringing the same one you always bring?  Well, your old tried and true recipes may be new to others, and they might have some that are new to you! Come to this class with one of your favorites, with enough to share with others, and of course, the recipe. (We will make copies for others). We can have a fun night of sharing and socializing! Plates, napkins, and drinks will be provided. Online Registration

Apple Strudel Class

Wed., November 13    5:30-7:00pm     Rock Ridge High School        $35

Learn how to prepare an Apple Strudel like your grandma did! Enjoy the fruits of your labor by taking home a delicious Apple Strudel! Please bring a paring knife and a rolling pin to class. Everything else will be provided. Sign up early class is limited to 6 participants. Online Registration

Cooking for the Freezer

Thurs., November 7    5:30-8:00pm    Rock Ridge High School Culinary Arts Room        $90

“I never have enough time!” Especially with the busy holiday season coming up, are you looking for a way to make weeknights a bit easier? Together, we’ll prepare four main dishes, each designed for a family of 6, that can go from your freezer to your crockpot or Instant Pot. Your instructor will do all the shopping except for a few things listed below. You will help chop, slice, and prepare the dish so its’s ready to go in your freezer when you get home. Recipes include Chicken/Spinach Pasta (this recipe make 2 9×13 pans), Baked Teriyaki Chicken Vegetable and Rice, Garlic Pork Stir-Fry, Upside-down Meatloaf. Each meal will include cooking instructions and a list of any ingredients/toppings needed the day of cooking. Please bring shredded chicken from a rotisserie chicken, (6) small boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (3)lbs pork loin or pork roast-cut into 1-inch cubes, and 1.5 lbs hamburger. Online Registration

Christmas Cookie Exchange

Tues., December 10    5:30-7:00pm    Rock Ridge High School        $10

Get into the holiday spirit and get a great variety of Christmas cookies for your holiday gatherings! Bake (5) dozen of your favorite Christmas cookies and bring them along with a printed copy of the recipe to share! You will go home with a lovely variety of holiday cookies for your family to enjoy during the holiday season. Class is limited to 10 people. Appetizers and drinks will be served. Online Registration

 Fitness

Yoga @ Rock Ridge High School

Wed., Oct. 2, 16, 23, 30    5:30-6:30pm        $45

Wed., Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27    5:30-6:30pm        $45

Wed., Dec. 4, 11, 18    5:30-6:30pm        $35

Try this yoga program to gain flexibility and strength, reduce stress, sleep better, feel better, and calm your mind and body with a flow of yoga poses. Bring your yoga mat and props. Dress in clothing you can move freely in. All levels welcome. Nancy Henderson-Korpi has decades of experience and training in fitness and yoga-based instruction and always encourages students to listen to their bodies and move at their own pace and level. Pay instructor at class upon arrival.

*Please note that the schedule may be subject to change. Notification of changes will be posted.

Morning Lap Swim @ Rock Ridge High School Pool      $5 per swim or punch cards will be available

Mon.-Wed.-Fri.    6:00am-8:00am

Mon-Thurs.    11:30am-1:00pm

Adult Lap Swim is for ages 12 and up. There will be at least one certified lifeguard on duty. Nancy Reed, Instructor

Watch this web page for upcoming Family Swim Nights and added swim lessons! Also coming is Aqua Rock Aerobics! Watch for details!

Elementary Swim Club @ Rock Ridge High School Pool      $90 per session

Mon.- Wed.-Fri.    5:30-6:30pm    Session 1: September 9 – November 2

For students in Grades 3-6. This is for the child who wants to prepare to be on the swim team someday. Must be able to swim the length of the pool unassisted and have a basic understanding of the four competitive strokes. Online Registration

Youth Classes

 Crafts

 Back to School Craft

Thurs., Sept. 12        3:00-4:30pm   North Star Elem         $15

Thurs., Sept. 19        3:00-4:30pm   Parkview                    $15

Thurs., Sept. 26        3:00-4:30pm   Laurentian                 $15

Welcome back to after school crafting fun!  Let’s celebrate our school spirit by making projects using apples, creating a school themed magnet for homework reminders, putting together an owl on a stick, plus other fun projects.  If you like to paint, color, and assemble crafty things, this is the class for you!

Halloween Crafts

Thurs., Oct. 3          3:00-4:30pm   North Star Elem         $15

Thurs., Oct. 10        3:00-4:30pm   Parkview                    $15

Thurs., Oct. 24        3:00-4:30pm   Laurentian                 $15

It’s October and time to craft up some fun projects for Spooky Boo Day! We’ll make a Halloween spider that holds a lollipop, color and decorate a witch hat with buttons, put together a Halloween ghost scene and another with Halloween dogs, plus paint a wood pumpkin decoration and more!  It’s all treats (LOTS of them) and no tricks at our Halloween craft class!

Fall & Thanksgiving Craft

Thurs., Nov. 7          3:00-4:30pm    North Star Elem        $15

Thurs., Nov. 14        3:00-4:30pm    Parkview Elem        $15

Thurs.,  Nov. 21        3:00-4:30pm    Laurentian Elem        $15

Turkeys, colored leaves, scarecrows, and woodland critters will all be part of our Thanksgiving and Fall Craft class.  Join our after-school Fall crafting festival creating projects of gratitude and celebrating Autumn!

Holly Jolly Christmas Craft

Thurs.,  Dec. 5          3:00-4:30pm    North Star Elem        $15

Thurs., Dec. 12        3:00-4:30pm    Parkview Elem        $15

Thurs.,  Dec. 19        3:00-4:30pm    Laurentian Elem        $15

Christmas! Let’s get our Christmas trees ready by creating several ornaments to make it sparkle, we’ll decorate some holiday cookies, paint, and color like elves!  Let’s be Santa’s helpers and prepare for “almost” everyone’s favorite holiday!! (Unless you are the Grinch, and we’ll make a craft with him in it too:)

 Build Your Own Gingerbread House

Wed., Dec. 4    5:30-7:30pm     North Star Elem        $30

Build and decorate your own gingerbread house to take home and eat as a treat or use as a decoration for the holidays. This is a family event, so mom, dad, or even grandma can bring a child or two to work together on a house. Must include at least one adult. Space is limited so register early!

Steam Design Challenge

Tues., Sept. 24    3:00-4:30pm    Laurentian Elem        $20

The challenge, if you choose to accept it – using only pencils and masking tape, design the tallest tower you can that is capable of supporting the weight of an apple on top.

Safe on My Own Grades 3-6

Mon., Oct. 7    2:55-4:30pm    Laurentian Elem        $10

Anna will teach the basics of 1^st 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.  Class size limited to 20 students.

Steam Design Challenge

Tues., Oct. 8    3:00-4:30pm    Laurentian Elem        $20

Your mission for this challenge is to build the largest free-standing arch that you are able to build using only sugar cubes and frosting.

Steam Design Challenge

Tues., Nov. 12    3:00-4:30pm    Laurentian Elem        $20

Your mission for this challenge is to use a balloon for your base, then add other materials to it to design and build a balloon float that can be used in a parade.

Babysitters’ Training Ages 11-15

Mon-Wed. 12/2-12/4    2:55-5:30pm    Laurentian Elem        $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. Early Release Wednesday will be 1:55-4:30pm. Anna Amundson, Instructor

Steam Design Challenge

Tues., Dec. 10    3:00-4:30pm    Laurentian Elem        $20

Your mission is to build the most beautiful and festive Christmas tree or reindeer that you can. Your only materials for the Christmas tree will be green straws and red playdough. Your main material for the reindeer will be cardboard but you may use other material as well.  Your goal is to think outside the box!

Sports

Warrior Kid Club @ North Star Ninja Gym

Mondays    Starts September 30    3:30-4:15pm        Monthly – $55

Join the Warrior Kid Club at the NEW Ninja Gym! Becoming a warrior kid isn’t easy. It involves a lot of exercise, eating right, studying hard and staying disciplined. Do you have what it takes to become a warrior Kid? Each week you will have a set of Warrior tasks to complete and discuss at the next class.

Ninja Warrior Classes @ North Star Ninja Gym

Students ages 5-8

Sept 10 – Oct 17    T-Th    3:30-4:30pm

Cost: $75.00 for 18 hours of Ninja instruction from a licensed Ninja Coach

Ninja Warrior Classes @ North Star Ninja Gym

Students ages 9-15

Sept 10 – Oct 17    T-Th    4:30-5:30pm

Cost: $75.00 for 18 hours of Ninja instruction from a licensed Ninja Coach

Ninja Warrior Classes @ North Star Ninja Gym

Students ages 5-8

Sept 10 – Oct 17    T-Th    5:30-6:30pm

Cost: $75.00 for 18 hours of Ninja instruction from a licensed Ninja Coach

Registration Information

Be sure to check the website, Facebook, Brightarrow alerts regularly because additional classes will be added throughout the year!

• Pre- registration is required for all classes. Drop in enrollments are not accepted at the class site.
• All classes are to be registered online unless otherwise stated in Class description.
• Register ONLINE at: https://rrps.cr3.rschooltoday.com
• You will not receive a registration confirmation. You will be notified if classes are cancelled.

Refund Policy: We may cancel any class or program that does not meet the minimum enrollment. A full refund will be issued to those who register for a class that is cancelled. To drop a class, you must request a refund three (3) working days before the class starts.

Community Education is always looking for Instructors!

We are always seeking to offer a diverse range of classes to our community members, and we believe that your expertise and passion could make a valuable addition to our program. If you have a special skill, hobby, or area of expertise that you are passionate about sharing with others, we would love to hear your ideas for potential classes.

If you are interested in teaching this class or have any other class ideas that you would like to explore further, please reach out to Chad Hazelton ([email protected])