Cambridge-Isanti Community Education

Dive into Excel with a guided exploration of how to create a new document and use the quick access toolbar, ribbon, and spreadsheet grid. This course will cover the basics of an Excel document including entering and formatting data and numbers, utilizing multiple pages and using Excel productively. The class is catered to a novice Excel use who would like instruction on application use from opening a new document to editing in simple terms.

Are you suddenly finding yourself helping a spouse, parent, or friend with their daily needs? Caregiving is one of the most rewarding roles we can take on, but it shouldn't be done alone. Join us for a supportive and informative session designed for both new and experienced caregivers. We’ll skip the medical jargon and get straight to the practicals of how to provide care, where to find help and connecting with resources like support groups and local agencies. There is no charge for this class, but please register so we know you are coming.

What Makes You a Dementia Friend? You become a Dementia Friend by attending a one-hour informational session to learn about this worldwide movement, about living with dementia, and the simple things you can do to support someone living with the disease. The one-hour session is a discussion led by a Dementia Friends Champion. You’ll learn what dementia is, what it’s like to live with the disease, and some tips for communicating with people who have dementia. Everyone who attends is asked to turn their new understanding of dementia into a practical action that can help someone living in your community. The action can be as big or as small as you choose—every action counts There is no charge for this class, but please register so we know you are coming. We have a great new Instructor for this class.

Following the Beginning Excel class, this course will cover a more in-depth look at the offerings within Excel, including formulas, tables, calculations and conditional formatting. This class is suitable for a learner that has some familiarity with the Excel software and would like further instruction in more specific uses, such as conditional formatting and functions, VLOOKUP and pivot tables.

Most accidents happen at home, but many are preventable. This class teaches you how to view a home through "safety goggles." We’ll cover fall prevention, lighting upgrades, and simple modifications that allow seniors to remain independent and safe in their own environment for as long as possible. There is no charge for this class, but please register so we know you are coming.

Please note: There is paperwork for this class that should be completed before you attend class. Paperwork will be mailed to you about a week prior to class. Please bring the completed paperwork with you to class. If you were to pass away unexpectedly or become incapacitated. . . • Who would make financial or legal decisions on your behalf? • Would your estate have to go through probate? • Who would coordinate the probate for your estate? • To whom would your assets be distributed? • Who would be the guardian of your children? • Would your health care wishes be carried out? If you have a plan, you get to make your own choices. This course will help you answer these questions with the guidance of a licensed attorney. You will leave with a valid Will, Health Care Directive and Power of Attorney. This class is appropriate for you if the total of all of your individual assets is less than one million dollars (including real estate, life insurance, and retirement assets). Basic computer and typing skills are helpful, as you will be typing your official documents on a computer.