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  


 


Fall Prevention Course
Worried about falling?  Unsteady on your feet?  Hosted by Lake Area Therapy, this 3-week course will cover everything you need to know about preventing falls, including: 
  • Who is at risk for falling
  • Situations in which falls are more likely to occur
  • What to when you have fallen
  • How to prevent future falls
MLHS Room #127
April 8,15 & 22     6:00-7:00 p.m.
Course Fee:  $30 per person, $50 per couple

Host Family Exchange Informational Night-No need to register, just stop by!!
Thought about hosting an exchange student but want more information?  Here’s your chance! Come enjoy a low-key presentation with a local PAX Coordinator as well as an exchange student AND a former exchange student.  Share your America—invite a PAX student into your home and watch how you all grow!

MLHS Comm. Ed. Room #602
March 12  6:00 p.m.
Course Fee:  FREE


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
Start the New Year off with great exercise for your mind, body, and heart! Zumba is a fun way to begin each week. We will be moving to Latin music as well as familiar and fun tunes. Movement combinations are repeated three times per song. This repetition really helps you enjoy and have fun with the routines. We also progress slowly through any new moves. NO PRIOR ZUMBA IS NECESSARY.  A make-up/free class is built in to each session, to help if you have to miss a class or we have a snow day! Bring: water bottle, gym shoes, exercise band  OR weights -5lbs or less

Elementary Commons Area        5:30-6:20 p.m.
Session 1: Jan. 6,13,20,27, Feb.10,17,24 (make-up/free class)
Session 2: March 3,10,17,31, April 7,14,28 (make-up/free class)
Course Fee:  $48 per session 


Dance For Fitness & Fun
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.

MLHS Library
Wednesdays  Feb. 26, March 5,12,19 April 2,9,16
5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Instructor: Maura Corey
Course fee: $35 For full session or $5.00 per drop in class


Discover Yourself, Yo-Gonna Love It     New  April/May Session Added!
Treat yourself to a moment of wellness. Taking time to connect with yourself can transform your day.  Join me as I guide you through finding calm during the season.  Whether you’re a beginner or already practice yoga, these sequences are suitable for everyone.  “It’s not about being good at something. It’s about being good to yourself.”-Unknown   Bring a mat & join instructor, Julie Rose, (RYT 200) for this 6- week session.

MLHS School Library           
Thursdays  April 17, 24, May 1,8,15 &22.       6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
Course Fee: $50    For all six evenings of yoga  

 

Women’s Lifting With The Jumpin Jacs-March Session Added!!!!!!!!!  March 10,12,17,19,24,26, 31 & April 2nd
Jac
quie Moholsky and Beckie Jackson are back in the Weight Room, waiting for you! Women only, join us for an hour of squats, deadlifts, benching-all the while learning proper technique and safety and soon you’ll be comfortable in the gym space. We’ll be tailoring each participant’s experience (12 max. per session), All levels are highly encouraged to join.

ML High School Fitness Center
Mondays & Wednesdays  FEB. 10-MARCH 5
4:30-5:30 P.M. (Session A) or 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Session B)
Course Fee: $50 for all 8 evenings
 


Body Blast Workout-With The Jumpin Jacs
New this year! Body Blast is a class guaranteed to make you sweat. This class combines strength, HIIT (high-intensity interval training) and cardio exercises. It will be a group instructed class but you'll be able to move at your own level and pace. We’ll run, jump and lift! This 8 week class is suitable for beginners and advanced participants. You’ll be amazed at how quickly your ability and confidence increase. This class promises to challenge you and as always--be fun! Class is open to all genders 16+ and limited to 12 people.  

ML High School Fitness Center THIS CLASS WILL NOW BEGIN ON JANUARY 14!!!!! DATE CHANGE!!!!
Tuesdays  Jan. ,14,21,28 & Feb. 4,11,18 & 25 and March 4
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Course fee: $50 for 8 evenings


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
 April 9th  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

Estate Planning

May 14  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'll cover the basics of estate planning and how it can be helpful after you pass.


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. 

Shiitake Mushroom Logs
Maybe you’ve attended Shawn Bernhardt’s shiitake Mushroom presentation?  If you missed him, you’re in luck! 
Shawn is returning to Moose lake and this time we’re going beyond just talking-we’re going to prepare our very own shiitake mushroom logs by drilling, inoculating & filling.  All tools & supplies are included & you’ll go home with a prepared log.   Class size is limited, register today!
 
Comm. Ed. Room   #602 
Saturday, May 17      10:00 a.m-11:30 a.m.
Course Fee:  $30


55+ Driver Discount Program 

*There's a new way to register! You must now call Precision Driving or register online
320-308-1400 or 888-234-1294 or www.Driverdiscountprogram.com

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:

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