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Mystery Quilt Adventure!
If you love to quilt but but hate to drag your machine to class, this is the “class” for you! In the comfort of your own home, you will create a mystery quilt, meaning you won’t know what the final project will look like until the last stitch has been made. You choose to have clues sent to your email or your US mail box. You'll simply follow the weekly directions and the clues for 9 weeks (sometimes a little longer) By the end of class, you will have a completed quilt or quilt top. Sewing experience required, as there will be patterns to follow. If you have questions along the way, your instructor will be available to answer questions via phone and/or email. Your first set of clues/directions will be sent to you the week of January 25 (including the list of supplies needed). These clues/directions will continue through the week of March 22nd. -
Daytime Oil Painting for Beginning & Experienced Painters (Ages 15 & up)
Never painted with oil? No need to worry! This is the perfect class for painters of all levels who want to learn more about the various techniques used with oil. Connect with others in a relaxed environment as you receive step-by-step instructions and demonstrations. Find out just how easy it is to create a beautiful painting! (Supplies not included) Participants purchase their own supplies, estimated at about $80 for first time painters. For participants who have been in the class before or those who have supplies already, the cost is much less. A list of the supplies will be provided by email once minimum enrollment has been met. Please note, this class is now happening at the Education Services Center, located at 625 Main Street North. Please enter the building using door #5. COVID-19 Safety Precautions: Face masks are required to be worn at all times during this class. Participants must use hand sanitizer or wash hands as they enter the room. Participants will be spaced out in the room and will social distance as much as possible. If you are sick and experiencing any COVID symptoms, please do not attend class. -
Publish Your Book Without Going Broke (Ages 15 & up) - Virtual Class
You’ve written a book! Now what? Learn how to avoid the pitfalls of both conventional and self-publishing. Explore putting your book together, where to go for layout and design, and the most cost-effective (and best) printing service. Discover how to set up the business end of selling your book, including tips for marketing. Fee includes: Book guide - a $15 value Please register by December 29th for the January 12th class. Please register by February 11th for the February 25th class. This is a virtual class. A Zoom link will be sent to you prior to the start of class. -
Explore Microsoft Excel - 103 - Virtual Class (Mar)
Advance your knowledge of Microsoft Excel as you work with absolute references and settings to link cells and workbooks together. Learn logical, date/time, text and lookup functions as well as what-if analysis. Use templates to create an amortization schedule and begin other projects. Discover how this amazing tool can save you time and limit your mistakes in this hands-on class. Prerequisite: Excel 102 This is an on-line virtual class. A Google Meets link will be emailed to you prior to class. -
Medicare 101
Planning for Medicare is complex and confusing. If you are nearing the age of 65 attend this course to learn the basics of what Medicare is, how it works, how to avoid penalties, and how to prepare yourself for enrolling. COVID-19 Safety Precautions: Face masks are required to be worn at all times during this class. Participants must use hand sanitizer or wash hands as they enter the room. Participants will be spaced out in the room and will social distance as much as possible. If you are sick and experiencing any COVID symptoms, please do not attend class. -
Instant Pot Hotdish Cook Along - Virtual Class
Join us for the next class in our Instant Pot series - Hot Dishes! What Minnesotan doesn't love a good ol' hot dish? Choose to watch or cook along with the instructor right from your own kitchen as she creates two delicious hot dishes, a Chicken Wild Rice variety and Beef Stroganoff. You decide which one to make with the instructor. Recipes and ingredients will be emailed to you prior to class. This is an online virtual class. A Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the start of class. -
55+ Automobile Accident Prevention Course: Basic Course
Minnesota requires insurance companies to offer a reduction in automobile insurance rates for three years to those who attend an accident prevention course. We offer both the initial 8-hour and the 4-hour refresher courses which discuss topics addressing safety, rules, distractions, hazards and driving responsibly. After the initial course, the refresher course must be taken every three years to continue your insurance discount. Please note: This class is happening in a new location. These classes will now be happening at the Education Services Center - 625 Main Street North in Cambridge. Please use door #5 to enter the building. COVID-19 Safety Precautions: Face masks are required to be worn at all times during this class. Participants must use hand sanitizer or wash hands as they enter the room. Participants will be spaced out in the room and will social distance as much as possible. If you are sick and experiencing any COVID symptoms, please do not attend class. -
Big Soft Pretzels and Dips Cook Along - Virtual Class
Craving the kind of food you can only find at fairs or sporting events? Bake Soft Honey Wheat Pretzels from scratch. Explore the microscopic world of yeast. Whip up a few dipping sauces of your choice, depending on what you have on hand. Then roll and shape pretzels and practice the proper baking method. Menu: Big Soft Honey Wheat Pretzels, Honey Mustard Dip, Pepper Jack Cheese Sauce, Cinnamon Chocolate Sauce. Pre-class prep, ingredients and recipes can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/y63ldvdy This is an on-line virtual class. A Zoom link will be sent to your email prior to class. -
Barn Storming: A Tour of Minnesota's Barns and Barn Quilts - Virtual Class (Mar)
Minnesota is filled with countless numbers of barns. On some, you may notice something called a Barn Quilt. Barn Quilts are pieces of art on the side of a barn, shed, or house that look like a quilt square and usually tell a story. See photos of these beautiful works of art and learn where you can experience them for yourself. This is an on-line virtual class. A Zoom link will be sent to you by email prior to class. -
Social Security for Couples
The Social Security decisions spouses make when they are in the 60s will determine the amount of total income they will receive over their lifetime. This workshop will cover some little-known rules that can help married couples get more out of the Social Security system. This workshop will be presented by Cody Clem, North Metro Money Management in St. Francis. Securities offered through Parkland Securities, LLC, FINRA/SIPC. Fee based investment advisory services offered through Sigma Planning Corporation, a registered investment advisor. Noethmetro Money Management is independent of Parkland Securities, LLC, and Sigma Planning Corporation. COVID-19 Safety Precautions: Face masks are required to be worn at all times during this class. Participants must use hand sanitizer or wash hands as they enter the room. Participants will be spaced out in the room and will social distance as much as possible. If you are sick and experiencing any COVID symptoms, please do not attend class. -
Spices: What Do I Do With Them? - Virtual Class
Want to try those unused jars of spices? Curious about all the spices available but hesitant to try them? Discuss a variety of spices, their origins and benefits, distinguish between their different forms, and discuss proper usage and storage techniques. Discover the spices in your cupboard, gain inspiration for using them daily, and create your own freshly ground spice blend. Menu: Ras el Handout Spiced Popcorn & Masala Chai (tea). Class handout and ingredient list can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/y3uvzfxn. This is an on-line virtual class. A Zoom link will be sent to your email prior to class. -
55+ Automobile Accident Prevention Course: Refresher Course
Minnesota requires insurance companies to offer a reduction in automobile insurance rates for three years to those who attend an accident prevention course. We offer both the initial 8-hour and the 4-hour refresher courses which discuss topics addressing safety, rules, distractions, hazards and driving responsibly. After the initial course, this refresher course must be taken every three years to continue your insurance discount. Please note: This class is happening in a new location. These classes will now be happening at the Education Services Center - 625 Main Street North in Cambridge. Please use door #5 to enter the building. COVID-19 Safety Precautions: Face masks are required to be worn at all times during this class. Participants must use hand sanitizer or wash hands as they enter the room. Participants will be spaced out in the room and will social distance as much as possible. If you are sick and experiencing any COVID symptoms, please do not attend class. -
Genealogy - Things I Wish I Would Have Known! - Virtual Class
Discover tricks of the trade from a professional and certified genealogist who learned some things the hard way. Learn how to better organize, how to locate and assess online and on-site sources, how to do more successful searches and a bit about DNA. This is an on-line virtual class. A Zoom link will be sent to your email prior to the start of class. -
U.S. - Dakota War of 1862: Pieces of a Puzzle - Virtual Class (March)
Get a balanced glimpse into the Dakota War of 1862, an epic event in Minnesota History. Discover perspectives from both sides of the conflict. Understand the issues that lead up to the war and the ramifications of the conflict. You will receive a YouTube link to a video prior to class. Please watch this video before the live presentation, as it will better prepare you for the live presentation This is a virtual class. A Zoom link will be sent to you for the live presentation prior to the start class. -
History and Hauntings of the Emerald Isle - Virtual Class
Ireland is famous for its “thin places”, where the layer between worlds is permeable. From pagan times to the present, Ireland’s history has been recorded in its abbeys and churches, forts and castles, jails and graveyards by those who lived and perished during those turbulent times. Their ghosts are eyewitnesses to this history. In fact, sometimes, they are the history! This class is a virtual Zoom presentation. A Zoom link will be emailed prior to the class. -
Dance Lessons - Night Club 2-Step (Ages 15 & up)
This class offers dance patterns and moves that can be used in small places and on crowded dance floors at night clubs, parties, weddings and more! You will learn various underarm and cross turns for both dancers along with some “old time” favorites. Couples and singles welcome. Please note, participants will dance with the partner they come with only. If attending without a partner, social distance spacing will be maintained. COVID Precautions Face masks must be worn at all times while in the facility. Participants must use hand sanitizer or wash hands prior to entering the classroom. Only the participant(s) is allowed into the school building. Participants will social distance during class a minimum of 6 feet from those that they don't live with. If you are sick and experiencing any COVID symptoms, please do not attend class. -
Learn To Use PowerPoint - Virtual Class
PowerPoint is a powerful tool that helps people communicate more effectively. Learn what they are and how you can make your presentations even better! Explore how to create a slideshow, enter and edit text in a slide, insert shapes, photos and clip art into a slide show, how to animate objects, transitioning slides, spell check and presenting a slide show. This is an on-line virtual class. A Zoom link will be sent out prior to class. -
Advanced Microsoft Excel - 104 - Virtual Class (Mar)
Discover how to use pivot tables to organize, summarize and calculate lists of data in just seconds! Learn to group dates, insert additional calculated fields and calculate percentage of growth. Using charts and pivot chart features, become skilled at displaying your data visually and professionally, including custom chart settings. Prerequisite: Excel 103 This is an on-line virtual class. A Google Meets link will be emailed to you prior to class. -
Social Security for Women
Social Security is one of the few income sources that keeps up with inflation and lasts for life. Many women fail to maximize their benefits because they don’t understand the little-known rules that can help them get more out of the system. Learn essential information to help ease any concerns about financial security in retirement. This workshop will be presented by Cody Clem, North Metro Money Management in St. Francis. Securities offered through Parkland Securities, LLC, FINRA/SIPC. Fee based investment advisory services offered through Sigma Planning Corporation, a registered investment advisor. Northmetro Money Management is independent of Parkland Securities, LLC, and Sigma Planning Corporation. COVID-19 Safety Precautions: Face masks are required to be worn at all times during this class. Participants must use hand sanitizer or wash hands as they enter the room. Participants will be spaced out in the room and will social distance as much as possible. If you are sick and experiencing any COVID symptoms, please do not attend class. -
Edible Gardening - Virtual Class
Edible gardening is a growing trend that provides a feast for the eyes and the palate. Discover the benefits of integrating edibles with ornamental plants and learn how to care for and incorporate these beautiful and tasty plants just about anywhere in your landscape. This is an online virtual class. A class link will be emailed to you prior to the start of class. -
A "Cure" for Cabin Fever: Backyard Photography - Virtual Class
Had enough of Winter (or COVID)? Want to get out of the house? Take a photographic journey of possibilities that will get you out of the house. Learn to see and compose creatively; how to create or look for great backgrounds; what subjects to focus on; and helpful Apps and Resources to help you create your best images yet! This is a virtual on-line class over Zoom. A link will be emailed out to you prior to class. -
Minnesota Star Watch with Mike Lynch - All ages welcome with an adult!
Make the stars your friends! Class will begin indoors followed by quality time outside under the heavens. Large reflecting telescopes, including two that are among the biggest mobile telescopes in Minnesota, will give you close-up views of star clusters, nebulae, galaxies and other wonders in our skies. Fee includes: Star maps and constellation charts, a telescope buying guide, and more. Please dress for the weather and bring a comfy lawn chair. Classes are rarely cancelled. Even if it is cloudy, you'll learn a lot and have a great time! -
Staying Connected With Your iPhone - Virtual Class
Your iPhone has powerful functions to help you stay connected and engaged with friends and family. Explore topics like conference calls, group texts, text and email attachments and Facetime video calling. The Zoom session will include learning, demonstration and hands-on exploration and access to an online class page with additional information and lessons. This is an on-line virtual class. A class link will be sent to your email prior to class. -
One Last Time: World War II Veteran Stories (Part 1) - Virtual Class
Join us for World War II stories retold by photographer and historian, Jay Grammond. You’ll hear the stories of Holocaust and Japanese-American intern camp survivors, home front workers, allied POWs, Veterans from all branches, and even a German Soldier who fought the whole war on the Eastern front. This is an on-line virtual class. A Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the start of class.
