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Community Education ADULT LIFE-LONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Be healthy and stay independent. Get fit, have fun, make friends Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. As of January 1, 2013 UCare now qualifies for SilverSneakers classes.
Paula Jackson, Certified Fitness Instructor $3/class or nor charge to SilverSneakers eligible members Classes held in the high school auditorium stage (check in - fitness center)
Do you have a fear of falling? Have aches and pains? Use a cane or walker? Walk slower than normal? Walk bent over? Have a chronic disease? Why Join? Come work with Judy Hawley, PT who has been a Physical Therapist for over 20 years. She practices in McGregor area, focusing on movement issues of the older adult. You will focus on walking better, learn how to walk with confidence, have less fear of falling, have less joint pain, stand up straighter. You will gain control of movements, balance and control; and excerice sitting down or standing with support. Every Tuesday from 9:00 - 10:00am McGregor Community Fitness Center $20/month; payable to Judy Hawley, PT Need a Ride? Call Angels at 218.768.2762 To register call Judy at 651.247.1331 or at class
YogaS tretch will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing excercises and a final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30 - 3:00pm Paula Jackson, Certified Fitness Instructor $3/class or nor charge to SilverSneakers eligible members Classes held in the high school auditorium stage (check in - fitness center)
Join the Zumba dance fitness craze! Zumba is an effective, calorie burning way to move you towards joy and health dancing your way into shape. Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and International beats. Before you know it you will be getting fit while your energy levels soar! Every Monday from 3:40 - 4:40pm and every Wednesday from 4:30 - 5:30pm McGregor High School Auditorium Stage $18 for 6 class sessions (you may purchase a punch card) Julie Jacobsma, Certified Zumba Instructor
A veteran performer and an extremely funny guy, C. Willi Myles has the gift of connecting people with each other through humor and storytelling that everyone can relate to. Willi tells extremely funny non-offensive stories and jokes and gives a unique spin to life's everyday challenges by applying humor to them. Performing across the U.S. and abroad, his career highlights include several appearances on national television and at lengendary Apollo Theater in New York City. Referred to as "America's Everyday Comedian," Willi is truly comedy at its best! Suitable for all ages! A family friendly event! Comedy and Storytelling Performance will take place on Friday, April 12th at 7:00pm McGregor High School Auditorium FREE Funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund
In the adult class Joel will be addressing the basics of art; Landscapes, Life Drawing, Perspective, Cartooning, Still Life, Shading and Shadows, Layout and Design, and much more...will teach to your desire and needs. There are no limitations to what you can learn. When: Feb 13, 27; March 13, 27; April 10, 24 and May 8 and 22 Time: 3:30 - 5:00pm Where: High School Art Room - 3rd Floor Fee: $25/month or two sessions Illustrator & Instructor: Joel Seibel (Disney, Hanna Barbera, Warner Brothers and Nickelodeon) What is the difference between a Will and a Trust? In this class Shari Larson, Attorney at Law will also talk about how to avoid Probate and steps to take to plan your future. When: Thursday, May 9 Need a refresher course in 7th grade Home Ec sewing? Join us to refresh your knowledge of pinning a pattern, threading a sewing machine or bobbin, pattern reading, and more. We will be making a small sewing project. Bring your machine if needing special attention. When: Saturday, April 13 Time: 9:00 - 11:30am Where: Home Ec Room Instructor: Bonnie Jahr Fee: $15
AARP Minnesota Drivers Safety Program is sponsored by AARP and Clear Lake Grange #692 and by the instructors listed below. Taking an AARP class is an easy way to reduce your motor vehicle insurance premiums. State law requires all auto insurance providers to reduce premiums by 10% for policyholders who are 55 or older, when a certificate of class completion is provided to them. If you have never taken the class before, you need to take the initial 8-hour class first, and then every three years the 4-hour refresher is taken. No tests are given. All participants will be issued a certificate at the end of the class. You must have a valid driver’s license with you at the beginning of the class so that a certificate can be issued. Register early – classes fill quickly. No phone calls please – mail your registration request with payment (payable to AARP) : mail to R. Wigton, 33514 Dove St., Aitkin, MN 56431. Cost is $12 AARP members (provide your AARP # with check), $14 nonmembers. PRE-REGISTRATION IS A MUST. A reminder call will be given a week before the class, if the class is full you will be called to re-schedule. Please include date of class and a phone number on your check; indicate your second choice in case class is full. In case of cancellation call 218-927-4558 and leave a message. Make checks payable to AARP. Your check will not be cashed until after the class is held. NOTE: You can take on-line the initial (8 hours) or the refresher (4 hours) class – check out www.aarpdriversafety.org Cost is $15.95 for AARP members & $19.95 for non-members. The website has more details and information on payments (credit card, check, money order, or cashier checks)
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REFRESHER COURSE Thursday, July 18 from 12:00 - 4:00pm Grace Lutheran Church Carole Holten, Instructor Thursday, October 17 from 12:00 - 4:00pm Grace Lutheran Church Carole Holten, Instructor
Educate your mind...Your future will follow! AEOA Adult Basic Education* offers FREE one-on-one help with: * Basic reading, writing & math *Must be 16 years old and not enrolled in school
Session 3 April 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, & 23 MORE Building (across from high school) AEOA ABE is excited to offer our new distance learning initiative, GED-i. Study GED online, anywhere, anytime. The FREE program is available to ABE eligible learners - 16 years or older and not enrolled in public school - who meet the criteria for online learning. A trained, licensed online teacher will guide students through the curriculum, score their assignments and give feedback to help them strengthen the skills they need to pass the GED test. WEB BASED COURSES...taught on the internet through Central Lakes College. Makes it easy and convenient for those wishing to go back to college. It is easy to get started. Contact an admission counselor at CLC at 1-800-933-0346. For more information visit the college web site at www.clcmn.edu for the latest on applications, schedules, registration and possible financial aid. |
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