Community Education Courses

Pre-registration is required, unless otherwise noted. 3 Easy Ways to Register: On the school’s website under Comm. Ed., email or Call the Community Ed. Office at 218-485-4435 Extension 1602. The office is open Monday-Thursday. Payments can be made via Infinite Campus if your family has a student account, dropped off in District Office or sent to: M.L.C.E. 4812 County Road 10, Moose Lake MN 55767  
 

Guided Life Stories Part II
Capture the stories of your life a couple of pages at a time! In this six-session class, you and a small group of classmates will use a theme-based approach to recall some of the stories of your life. You’ll reflect on your experiences related to that week’s theme and write a story from which you will select about two pages to share with the group the following week. This exchange of stories within the safe, non-judgmental, confidential environment of the class helps put each person’s stories into a broader context, leading to new perspectives and insights into one’s own life and the lives of others. *Prerequisite: Must have completed Part I or equivalent GAB program previously. Class size is limited to 7, please register by September 25th.

MLHS Library

Oct. 7,14,21,28 & Nov.4, 11.    4:00-6:15 p.m.

Course Fee: $55

Instructor Esther Gieschen, certified Guided Autobiography Instructor, has been involved in the field of reminiscence, life review & life story work for many years.

Zumba
Come and join the fun! We begin with light stretching and then simple movements that are repeated 3 times within a song. Movements are taught before trying them with music. Music is a mix of contemporary and Latin songs. PRIOR EXPERIENCE NOT NECESSARY!  Join instructor, Jan Pufall, and start your week off with fun exercise! Wear comfortable clothes, supportive shoes, bring a water bottle, and weights-if you have them (5lbs or less).
Registration deadline September 13th.

September 16,23,30 October 7,14,21. November 4,11,18
5:10 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Course Fee: $65 for all 9 evenings

Location: Hallway Commons area in front of Weight room

Dance With Maura
Maura is back, ready to dance! This 7-week session is open to both beginning and intermediate level students. It focuses on applying the movements associated with Belly Dance and various foreign cultures to exercise. The class will include stretching, review, introduction to advanced movements, a short aerobic routine and learning a choreographed dance. Pre-registration with Community Education is required to attend class.

October 2,9,16,23,30 & November 6,13

MLHS Library

5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

Instructor: Maura Corey

Course fee: $35 for full session or $5.00 per class

Aroma Slow Flow Yoga
This class will combine flowing movements, breath, and carefully selected aromas/essential oils in a calm vinyasa practice. This class consists of Sun Salutations, standing postures, balancing poses, twists, basic inversions, and always ends with a deep, relaxing savasana. Slow Flow is perfect for those who want to explore breathwork and meditation, or just slow down and deepen into their practice. Whether you are new to yoga or well-versed, we are all learning together and there is a place for you in this practice. Bring a mat & join instructor, Julie Rose, (RYT 200) for this 6- week session.

October 3,10,24 & November 7,14,21

MLHS School Library

6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

Course Fee: $55 For Six evenings of yoga

Annual Apple Press Event-FREE
Join us for our fourth AGE to age Apple press event!! Save your apples & Pears and turn them into delicious cider!! community member, mike chambers, will have his apple press ready! bring containers if you have them, we’ll also have some onsite. Don't have any apples??? Community Education will have lots to share & everyone will be able to take home a bottle or two of their own. Show up early if you have lots of apples to press and bring a friend or two to help with the process. We’ll have coffee & goodies, too!!

October 12th this event FREE, sponsored by community ed’s AGE to age program. No need to pre-register-just show up!!

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Meet us in Back of the School under the green tent

Stained Glass For Beginners
From designing your own Suncatcher pattern to completion of your project, john will guide you through glass cutting, grinding, copper foil, soldering-everything you need to know in order to complete your very own suncatcher. This is a wonderful window into the art of stained glass. Catered to beginners, but open for those with experience as well. join us for six evenings of creativity & camaraderie.

October 8,15,22,29 November 5,12 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Course fee: $25, includes all materials-bring eye protection

Location: MLHS Shop room #617

Fused Glass Ornaments
Let your creative juices flow and spend an evening assembling a variety of glass components to create circular ornaments. You’ll make 3, each unique to your tastes. Instructor, Mary deyoung will fuse them in the kiln and you’ll be able to pick them up the following week.

November 7 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Course fee: $30, includes all materials for 3 ornaments

Location: Art Room #608

Retirement & Medicare Workshops
Thrivent Financial, Greenstone Financial Group are offering these free workshops with Three evenings to choose from. Take advantage of both workshops each evening, or choose the one best suited for you. Registration is required at least 3 days before the class date, these sessions are free of charge.

5 Keys to Retiring Fearlessly

October 9 or December 11

6:00-6:45 p.m. Room 602

In this workshop, we will explore 5 key retirement strategies to consider for a successful retirement in today’s world. We will address the pitfalls that can derail a retirement plan if left unchecked. Hosted by Todd Rengo & Paul Spindler

Medicare 101

October 9 or November 13 or December 11

7:00-7:45 p.m. Room 602

This workshop will introduce you to the basics of Medicare, options to consider when choosing a plan, and provide insight to help you to navigate the next steps more confidently. Hosted by Joseph Weise

Estate Planning

November 13. 6:00-6:45 p.m. room 602

No matter your wealth or status, you have an estate. And all estates have something in common - you can’t take it with you when you die. We will cover the basics of estate planning and how it can be helpful after you pass.

Homemade Ravioli With Nonna-FULL, CALL TO BE PUT ON WAIT LIST
Have you been wanting to make your own pasta? Now’s your chance to learn alongside of the Greats! Immerse yourself in the art of eating well as you make and assemble meat-filled ravioli. You’ll make the pasta, assemble the ravioli and take home a bountiful 3 dozen. (can be frozen for up to 3 months) You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase a jar of Joanne’s famous Sugo (sauce) for $10/jar that she’ll bring prepared to the class. Class size is limited to 10 adult participants. Mangiamo!!

November 13 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Course Fee: $3, Payable to Community education

Materials Fee: $30, Payable to Joanne Unzen

Instructor: Joanne Unzen

Location: Comm.Ed./KIDS Plus Room #602

 Community Ed./KIDS Plus Room #602

November 12 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Course Fee: Free

Painting Swap For Ages 10+      FREE EVENT
Each person begins with a blank canvas, paint brushes, pallet knives and guided instructions. After a designated time, you’ll pass the painting to your partner and we’ll keep switching the paintings until we have a finished product! Local artist/instructor, Jennifer Szczyrbak, will guide you on this artistic adventure with tips and techniques all throughout this enormously fun Morning. Laugh, make new friends, stretch your artistic abilities & let the paint fly! No experience necessary and no judgments will be made!! Oh, Coffee and snacks will be provided! *Sign up in multi-generational pairs, please.

December 7 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

MLHS Art Room

Free event, must be registered by December 5th

55+ Driver Discount Program 
Complete this course to get a 10% discount in your auto insurance premiums! Taught as a presentation from a certified instructor, you’ll discuss challenges we face as drivers, new road designs, vehicle technology, and updates on current laws. Best of all, there are no written or behind the wheel tests! Certificate will be provided at the end of class.

*The 8-hour initial class requirement has been removed as of July 1st, 2024. Participants must take 4-hour course to initially earn the discount and then repeat the 4-hour class every three years to maintain the discount.

*Make check payable to: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota. please pay prior to the class date. call or email to reserve your spot and checks can be mailed to Moose Lake Community Education at the address listed above.

November 12, 2024. 4:00-8:00 p.m.FULL-DECEMBER CLASS NOW AVAILABLE 

December4, 2024   4:00-8:00 p.m. 

Course Fee:$24 made Payable to: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota

Instructor: Doug Juntunen

Location: MLHS Room #127

Youth Driver's Education Classroom & Behind The Wheel
Community Education offers teen driver’s education in cooperation with Tim and Catrina Roth of Mille Lacs Driving Instruction (MLDI). The goal of MLDI is not only to have students pass their driving test, but to help them become safe drivers. All instructors are licensed by the MN Dept. of Public Safety. Classroom instruction prepares the student to take the MN permit test. Visit their website for further information. Students may sign up for any session.

*You must register with MLDI through their website, call or email-NOt Community ed.

Office:320-676-3409. cell:952-836-5535

Classes are open to all students age 14 & older. After finishing the 30 hours of classroom and passing the permit test, students can schedule their Behind-the-Wheel instruction.

Sept. 9-12, 16-19, 23,24 4:00-7:00pm

​Oct. 23,24,28-31,Nov. 4-7. 4:00 7:00pm

Nov. 25-26, Dec. 2-5, 9-12. 4:00-7:00pm

​Course Fee: $100 for Classroom ZOOM, $300 for Behind the Wheel, Payable to MLDI, NOT Comm Ed.

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