Community Education CoursesPre-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 Tell Your Story Itching for a good story? We’re hoping the community is up to the challenge of telling their story. you can choose from one of two themes: “An Education” or “The Family Car”. Submit your story to . If chosen, We have a panel of lofty literaries to help fine tune your 5-7 minute true and personal story, you don’t need to have it memorized but you will use a microphone and share it with the audience in our school commons. (the moth Radio hour has great tips for storytelling on their website) Moose Lake School Commons February 15th 6:30-7:30 p.m. Snacks provided, geared towards audiences 16+ watch the school’s website for more info. Not an open mic night-Participants will be pre-chosen, rehearsed & ready to have fun! Cutting Board Class Always wanted to make your very own cutting board? High school shop teacher, Mr. Grant Kaihoi, will provide instruction culminating in a 1" by 9" by 14" hardwood cutting board for each participant. You’ll use our miter saw, joiner, planer, table saw and other assorted tools. Fundamentals such as creating square& true lumber from a rough board & accurate measuring & marking will be emphasized. Participants must be at least 16yrs. of age, class size is limited to 6. Register Today!!! Dec. 16, 17, &19 5:30-7:30 in the MLHS Shop Room # Three Legged Stool Want to build your very own hand crafted seat? Now is your chance with this lathe based project! Turn 4 spindle legs on the lathe and make a stool you can be proud of! High school shop teacher, Mr. Kaihoi, will guide you through the basics of spindle turning on the lathe, and you'll create wedged mortise and tenon joints. Stools will be 18" tall and 16" in diameter. It will function as an occasional seat, low end table, or plant stand. 6 student limit, ages 16 and up. Three 2 hour large group instructional sessions on January 6th, 13th and 20th with corresponding work days January 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th, 21st, and 23rd. Students will need to attend every instructional session and 1 work day per week. This is to allow access to limited equipment in the shop and save participants’ time. We will determine who is coming to which work days during the first instructional session, so bring your calendar! MLHS Shop Room # Dates: Week 1 January 6, 7, and 9 from 5:30-7:30 Week 2 January 13, 14, and 16 from 5:30-7:30 Week 3 January 20, 21, and 23 from 5:30-7:30 Course Fee: $5 payable to Comm. Ed. Materials Fee: $120 to instructor, Grant Kaihoi Wooden Box Fishing folks will want to fill it with tackle, quilters their needle and thread! Whatever your hobby, building this box will be a great place to stash your prized possessions. Spend 3 evenings at the MLHS shop with instructor, Grant Kaihoi, learning to cut precise miters on the table saw and execute half-lap joints with precision. MLHS Shop Room # February 10,11,13 & 18 5:30-7:30 p.m. Course Fee: $5 payable to Comm. Ed. Materials Fee: $50 to instructor, Grant Kaihoi Cutting Board Always wanted to make your very own cutting board? spend three evenings with High school shop teacher, Mr. Grant Kaihoi, who will provide instruction culminating in a 1" by 9" by 14" hardwood cutting board for each participant. You’ll use our miter saw, jointer, planer, table saw and other assorted tools. Fundamentals such as creating square& true lumber from a rough board & accurate measuring & marking will be emphasized. Participants must be at least 16yrs. of age, class size is limited to 6. Register Today!!! MLHS Shop Room # March 3,4 & 6. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Course Fee: $5 payable to ML Comm. Ed. Materials Fee: $40 Payable to Grant Kaihoi Zumba with Jan Pufall Dance For Fitness & Fun MLHS Library Discover Yourself, Yo-Gonna Love It Women’s Lifting With The Jumpin Jacs (12 max. per session), All levels are highly encouraged to join. *Preference given to those who want both Mondays & Wednesdays each month. ML High School Fitness Center Body Blast Workout-With The Jumpin Jacs Retirement & Medicare Workshops
5 Keys to Retiring Fearlessly 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 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 Capturing Your Life Stories Through Guided Autobiography Capture the stories of your life a couple pages at a time! No writing experience needed! In this eight-session Guided Autobiography (GAB) 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. Class size is limited to 7, Registration Deadline is February 20th. MLHS Library February 24, March 3,10,17,31 & April 7,14,21 4:00-6:15 p.m. Course Fee: $55 Instructor Esther Gieschen, certified Guided Autobiography Instructor, will facilitate the class. She has been involved in the field of reminiscence, life review and life story work for many years. Babysitting Safety Course (CABS) Home Alone Class Is your child ready for the independence of being home alone? Parents need to be sure their children have the skills and maturity to handle the responsibility safely. Whether for an hour after school or several hours a day during the summer, being trusted to be home alone can be a positive experience for a mature and well-prepared child. This class for children will address several topics relating to being “Home Alone,” including age guidelines, safe habits, house rules, after-school routines, phone calls and door knocks, dog emergencies, personal safety, handling the unexpected, gun safety, severe weather, fire safety, intruders, and first aid tips. Students attend this class independently and parents are encouraged to review the information and discuss it with their child/children after class. For ages 2nd grade & up. **Registration Deadline is January 30th Monday, February 3rd (NO School) 1:00 pm-3:00 p.m. Course Fee: $25 Location: Comm.Ed/KIDS Plus Room #602 55+ Driver Discount Program *There's a new way to register! You must now call Precision Driving or register online 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. AVAILABLE DATES AT THE MOOSE LAKE HIGH SCHOOL LOCATION: January 22nd 4:00-8:00 p.m. March 6th. 4:00-8:00 p.m. April 24th 4:00-8:00 p.m. May 29th 4:00-8:00 p.m. 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. 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. Walking In The School & Now Our School Forest! Our doors are open once again and the community may use our hallways & our new trails in the school forest!! School building Available hours are Mondays-Fridays 6:00 a.m.-7:45 a.m. & 3:45 p.m.-8:00 p.m. *Please note that some hallways will not be available on home game nights as they will be locked. Trail hours are before & after school, weekends & holidays. Keep dogs on leash!! Moose Lake Community Education 485-4435 Extension 1602
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