Instructor: Jenn Johnson This course is a series of revisiting, or visiting for the first time, books taught as "Classics" in high school Lit courses. As a former, but still currently licensed, Literature teacher, I would present a class to explore the great American novels such as, The Great Gatsby, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Fahrenheit 45, The Scarlet Letter, The Catcher in the Rye and potentially pairing these with more contemporary novels which explore the same themes. For the first one, we'll be exploring The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, paired with Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue.

Instructor: Tess Georgakopoulos Demonstration & Partial Cook-Along Indulge in the comforting aromas and flavors of fall where you will experience the crafting of two seasonal favorites from scratch, perfect for cozy mornings or elegant gatherings around the holidays. Join Chef Tess in one of her newest cook-along classes as she guides you in the step-by-step creation of the softest most delicious gooey Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls enriched with real pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice both in the pillowy dough and mouthwatering filling. They will be baked to golden perfection and topped with a pumpkin spice cream cheese frosting. You will also be guided in the creation of Panera®--style Cinnamon Crunch Bagels that feature a tender, chewy interior studded with cinnamon chips and a signature crackly-sweet cinnamon topping; the perfect balance of softness and crunch, and a textural dream. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or simply a lover of fall flavors, this fun yet refined class promises to fill your kitchen with warmth, spice, and something truly special. ~~~~~~~~~ While cooking-along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional. This class will take place on Zoom, free online software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. A list of ingredients and class details will be received in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and preparation. The Instructor’s Personal Recipes from this class will be included in a professionally made PDF packet to be received by participants after the class. NOTE: The instructor’s recipes are copyrighted and are only shared with those who register for this class. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee for this online virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are gathering for a fun night together, EACH household must register SEPARATELY even if participating together.

Instructor: Mary Johnson The B.E.S.T (formerly C.A.R.S) curriculum is a hybrid training. The online “Car Seat Basics” portion of the training takes about 1 hour to complete with a 10 question quiz at the end. The in-person portion will take approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour and function similar to a car seat checkup where the caregiver needs to demonstrate they can install their car seat with the facilitator's guidance. Proof of completion of the on-line portion must be provided at the time the in-person portion of the training takes place. No exceptions. Please note: the on-line portion must be completed no sooner than 30 days prior to the hands-on portion. The B.E.S.T. in-person portion of the training will take place between the hours of 10am to 1pm on date specified. The B.E.S.T. facilitator, Mary Johnson, will email you the exact time that you will be scheduled during that time slot for your in-person portion. Therefore, registration will close 4 days prior to the training to allow exact times to be allocated. Please be punctual. If you fail to show up, you will have to register for the next training. Important: The expectation is that each person will be familiar with the car seat and vehicle used for the installation before arriving for in-person portion. Familiarity with the car seat and vehicle will help ensure that the in-person portion can be completed in a timely manner. Please note: B.E.S.T will no longer be using the Develop website.

Instructor: Aryn Lill, The Blue Fox Grab your friends and family and gather to create a beautiful barn quilt pattern on a 14" x14" reclaimed wood pallet. Locally sourced by craftsman and farmer, Josh Reinitz of East Henderson Farm. Each paller has a unique quality. The wood is truly reclaimed, meaning each pallet will be completely individual and will have flaws, such as nail holes and small dings. The wood has been carefully selected, pre-sanded and assembled. All supplies included for chosen design. Choose one of the 7 designs when registering.PinwheelFlagFaded StarFriendship StarMarigoldHidden CrossBlue Cross To see photos of the 7 options, please go to the website below; https://www.thebluefoxclasses....

Cars have changed and so have the traffic rules, driving conditions, and the roads you travel every day. Some drivers, age 55-plus, have never looked back since they got their first driver’s license, but even the most experienced benefit from brushing up on their driving skills. You can expect to learn current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. You’ll learn adjustments to accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. This course meets the requirements for a discount from your insurance company. COURSE REQUIREMENT UPDATE: As of July 1, 2024, the 8-hour initial course for the 55 + Alive program in Minnesota has been reduced to a 4-hour course. The eight-hour course is no longer required for first-time participants. The class is held at the Laker Transition Building (1104 West River Road). Please enter the main doors located on the south side of the building.

Instructor: Tess Georgakopoulos Cook-Along, Demonstration, & Presentation style class! Gather the whole family and join in the fun Baking and Building your very own show-stopping gingerbread house from scratch during this festive Family Bake-along experience. Together, we will combine the wonderful flavors of gingerbread and use the dough to create the pieces that will be used to “build” breathtaking houses. We will also whip up the perfect batch of stiff Royal Icing—the edible “glue” that holds everything together and is used to decorate the houses with candies and delicious treats. Participants will receive a professionally made PDF ingredient list and prep packet a week in advance of the class to allow time for shopping and preparation. The packet will also include the Instructor’s “Gingerbread House Specific” Recipe that she has tested time and time again to ensure the cookie pieces are delicious but strong enough to hold the weight of the icing and decorations. A template that will need to be printed and cut out before class to be used as a “pattern” will also be included. Whether you are starting a new family tradition, or continuing a beloved one, this cozy, joy-filled experience will leave everyone smiling, and maybe sneaking a few gumdrops. By the end, participants will have built not just a stunning work of art, but sweet memories to last a lifetime!

Instructor: Gary Thompson This class covers the basic fundamentals of handgun use and possession, as well as gun regulations as they apply in Minnesota and other states. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an endorsed certificate, allowing you to apply for your permit with your local sheriff. Participants must be at least 21 years of age in order to apply for the permit. Please bring your own handgun, 30 rounds of ammunition, and protective and ear wear to the outdoor range qualification shoot immediately following the classroom training. Your fee includes range fees, one-on-one coaching, information packet, certificate of completion, quick reference wallet card, and a target. Guns are available to rent for an additional $30 fee. You must pre-register for this class by calling Tri-State diving 218-847-4868. - Tri State Diving 28300 Little Floyd Lake Road

Instructor: Mary JohnsonHeartsaver courses are intended for individuals who have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements. This includes teachers, fitness trainers, corporate workers, restaurant employees, coaches, parents, and anyone who wants to learn how to do CPR and give first aid. The Heartsaver CPR AED course is hands-on and covers adult, child, and infant CPR, and use of the AED (Automated External Defibrillator). Included in the course is relief of choking. Heartsaver First Aid provides first responders with training in basic first aid procedures, including the first aid skills recommended by OSHA. This course covers first aid basics, medical emergencies, injury emergencies, and environmental emergencies and is for non-healthcare professionals. This class will include adult, child and infant CPR/AED plus first aid. NOTE: (This class does not meet the DHS requirement for center based child care providers. )

Instructor: Craig Coffman, 480-243-7713 (office), 602-750-3173 In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+. Topics include: How chords work in a song How to form the three main types of chords How to tune your guitar Basic strumming patterns How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid) How to play along with simple tunes

Instructor: Craig Coffman, 480-243-7713 (office), 602-750-3173 In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. Class limited to 15 students. For ages 13+. Topics include: How chords work in a song How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it How to form the three main types of chords How to handle different keys and time signatures How to avoid “counting” How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords

Instructor: Mary Johnson The Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course meets the training needs of child care providers in almost all U.S. states and meets the Minnesota Department of Human Services Rule 3 requirement while also being a comprehensive resource for parents, grandparents, teachers, babysitters, or anyone responsible for the safety of children. Combining classroom and hands-on skill components, child care providers and parents learn critical first aid skills, ranging from how to create a safe environment to prevent injuries to lifesaving CPR. Course content also includes illnesses and injuries, bleeding and bandaging, allergic reactions, how to use an epinephrine pen, asthma, bites and stings, and burns. This class does not include adult CPR/AED.

Instructor: Tess Georgakopoulos Cook-Along, Demonstration, & Presentation style class! Many agree that the joy of eating freshly made pizza can rarely be surpassed, but there is so much more to pizza than just eating! There is so much more to pizza than the toppings and the cheese! The satisfaction of understanding how different flours, differing yeasts, different hydrations points, proofing, developing the flavor and strengthening of the dough is an ARTFORM that takes years to develop and understand, and an ARTFORM that continues to grow and develop. There is always something new to learn and create! There is more than one type of dough, more than one type of pizza, discovering a favorite is a never-ending journey full of mouthwatering euphoria! Take the first step of this journey by registering for this Master Class with Tess, who is known as the Pizzaioli of her family. She will guide you through the intricacies of crafting gourmet pizza, using her tested Principles of Pizza Making! All participants will learn how to make a wonderful Neapolitan Style Pizza comparable to the pizza made in brick ovens from gourmet pizza restaurants! This will begin before the class as Tess provides a guide for participants to prepare the pizza starter called a “Poolish” which will be used during the class the following day. In addition to the creation of the Neapolitan Style Pizza, the class will include a presentation on the “Principles of Pizza Making”, the “Do’s and Don’ts of pizza and sauce making”, the differences in flours, dough hydration, types of appliances, equipment and accessories, and so much more! Those who REGISTER for the class will receive an all-inclusive and extensive, professionally made PDF packet with ALL recipes and information shared during the class. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and prep and a guide for preparing the Poolish that will need to be created the day before the class. The all-inclusive packet will be received AFTER the class. NOTE: The instructor’s recipes and the information shared in the packet from the Master Class are copyrighted materials and are only shared with those who register for this class. This class will take place on Zoom, free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee for this on-line virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are gathering for a fun night together, EACH household must register SEPARATELY even if participating together. Equipment needed: A pizza stone or pizza steal is very highly recommended for more authentic and effective baking of the pizza.

Instructor: Mary Johnson This Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Abusive Head Trauma training is required by caregivers and foster care parents. This course give caregivers information about how to prevent SUID, such as laying infants on their backs and not smoking around children. AHT occurs when a baby or toddler is shaken violently, and the brain is battered within the skull, causing severe brain damage or death. Participants will leave with a certificate of attendance.

Instructor: Val Voigt Learn to paint a beautiful Sunset over water using Water Mixable oil paints: 16 x 20 stretched canvas. This low odor paint- NO turpentine or solvent. Val will paint along showing step by step methods on mixing, using different brushes and techniques to create a beautiful paint. Please bring to class: 16 x 20 stretched canvas, paints and brushes to use during the class, aprons provided. May want to wear paint clothing.

Professional. Private. Secure. Affordable. This on-line webinar course is conducted by Jim Ramette, Attorney at Law. Jim will help you to write your own Will in an engaging and interesting seminar format. He will present a short background on Wills, and then explain the unique legal PDF Will he developed which allows you to write, and change, your Will for your circumstances. You may change/update your Will - privately in your home - as often as you decide without additional cost. Write your own Will using your computer; update it at any time at no additional cost. This is more than a general information course! Married or single, with or without children - it is important to have a Will to convey your wishes, have control over the distribution of your property, and appoint your children's guardians. Discuss questions with the instructor. Following class you will complete your Will in the privacy of your home. Using the professionally designed Self-Help WILL, you can easily write and revise a legal Will for your needs, securely and privately, using your own computer. A video of the webinar will be available afterwards. Computer needed to attend the on-line Webinar. Helpful information will be sent after enrollment and before class. Post-class computers and email are needed as materials are accessed by free Acrobat Reader software. Note: Each participant needs to register and pay the appropriate course fee, individually, as each needs their own individual Will document. When registering you will be asked for your name and email address for each participant.

Instructor: Kelli Hanninen Expand your yoga practice with our Yoga Beginner class, perfect for those who have a basic understanding of yoga and wish to further their skills. This class is designed to help you build confidence, increase flexibility, and deepen your connection to your body and mind. Join us and take the next step in your yoga journey towards greater strength, flexibility, and inner peace.