HOME & GARDEN Courses

NEW Be a Better Writer: 10 Easy Tips to Improve Your Writing Now (Virtual)

We write everyday: emails, social media posts, work projects and even non-fiction or creative writing. Improving is just a matter of knowing some simple tricks to make your writing more impactful and readable, and may help get you a promotion at work or avoid rejection from a publisher. In this hands-on session, there will be writing/editing examples and exercises so you can see in real time how to make sentences flow properly while still maintaining reader interest. You will leave with a workbook full of writing tips and tricks.

AE312 - LeeAnn Krusemark

Saturday, 7/8, 10 AM-1 PM

Virtual

$39 ($34)*

HOME & GARDEN Courses for Adults

Resilient Yard Series: Make and Paint Rain Barrel Workshop

Create a resilient yard to sustain the Red River by making your own compost tumbler. In addition to building your own compost tumbler to take home, this workshop includes a presentation to learn the basics of composting and how to construct various composting systems. Come prepared to carry home an empty 55-gallon compost tumbler. Fee includes supplies. Bring drill (corded or cordless) and 1/8”, 3/8”, and 5/32” bit to class if you have them. Instructors will have several drills and bits for participants to share.

Create a resilient yard to sustain the Red River by making and painting your own rain barrel. This is a two-day workshop. On day one, participants will hear a short presentation about the basics of water quality and the effects of stormwater runoff, sand and put a base coat on their barrel. The second day, participants will build and paint their rain barrel. Come prepared to bring home an empty 55-gallon barrel. Wear clothes you don't mind painting in and dress for the weather. Participants need a drill to install the rain barrel at home. Fee includes all other supplies.

This workshop is hosted by River Keepers, Clay Soil & Water Conservation District and supported by Cass County Soil Conservation District.

AE6 - Amanda M Lewis & Kim Radebaugh

2 Wednesdays, 5/17-5/24, 6-8 PM

Moorhead Parks & Recreation Office, 1300 15th Ave N

$59 ($54)*

This workshop is hosted by River Keepers, Clay Soil & Water Conservation District and supported by Cass County Soil Conservation District.

[The barrel may be white or blue depending on inventory.]

AE8 - Amanda M Lewis & Kim Radebaugh

Tuesday, 4/18, 6-8 PM M. B. Johnson Park, 3601 11th St N

$59 ($54)*

Resilient Yard Series: Pollinator Gardening Workshop

Learn how to transform a section of your yard into a native garden that will attract pollinators. This two-day workshop is designed for beginners and focuses on what constitutes a pollinator habitat, the importance of landscaping with native plants, and the process of installing a garden from start to finish. A select number of native plants will be discussed. Participants will leave with the beginning of their design plan and a pollinatorfriendly kit to get started. The second evening is held outside at a pollinator garden in Moorhead where participants can practice identifying plants. Fee includes kit.

This workshop is hosted by Clay Soil & Water Conservation District

All courses will be held at Vista Room 120, 2777 34th St S:

AE11 – Amanda M Lewis & Anthony Nelson

$19 ($14)*

AE11A

2 Wednesdays, 5/31-6/7, 6-8:30 PM

AE11B

2 Wednesdays, 7/26-8/2, 6-8:30 PM

Courses for Adults

Money Talks: Your Legacy

Are there people and organizations you care about and want to help financially? This workshop will help you learn strategies around sustaining a foundation, supplementing an endowment fund, or leaving an inheritance.

AE165 - John O'Day

Thursday, 4/20, 1-2 PM

Vista Room 120, 2777 34th St S

$10

Money Talks: Your Blueprint

This workshop helps attendees prepare for important life events. Learn how to manage savings, expenses and credit, build a plan to handle setbacks, and provide direction for end of life. You will learn how to deal with setbacks and continue to move toward financial goals.

AE166 - John O'Day

Tuesday, 5/16, 6:30-7:30 PM

Vista Room 120, 2777 34th St S

$10

Resilient Yard Series: Make Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop

Create a resilient yard to sustain the Red River by making your own rain barrel. In addition to building your own rain barrel to take home, this workshop includes a short presentation to learn the basics of water quality and the effects of storm water runoff. Come prepared to bring home an empty 55-gallon barrel. Participants need a drill to install the rain barrel at home. Fee includes all other supplies. The barrel may be white or blue depending on the inventory.This workshop is hosted by River Keepers, Clay Soil & Water Conservation District and supported by Cass County Soil Conservation District.

All courses will be held at M.B. Johnson Park, 3601 11th St N:

AE2 – Amanda M Lewis & Kim Radebaugh $34 ($30)*

AE2A

Tuesday, 5/2, 6-7:30 PM

AE2B

Wednesday, 5/10, 6-7:30 PM

Personal Finance

Money Talks: College Planning

Navigating how to plan and pay for college can be a challenge. College-bound students and their families will learn the value of college and having a plan, the basics of financial aid, and tips to lower the cost of college.

AE168 - John O'Day

Tuesday, 7/18, 6:30-7:30 PM

Vista Room 120, 2777 34th St S

$10

Money Talks: Transferring Property

Preplanning Your Funeral

If you've ever had to plan a funeral for a loved one, you know there are many difficult decisions to make. Adam Nordin of Wright Funeral Home will discuss planning and options such as burial, cremation, donation and alternatives to the traditional funeral. He will also cover service costs and Veteran and Social Security benefits. You will leave this class well informed on the latest funeral trends, the impact on the environment and future generations, and the importance of memorialization.

AE38 - Adam Nordin

You worked hard for your family farm, cabin or small business. This workshop will help you gain a basic understanding of how to identify and overcome transition obstacles, protect assets, and develop a strategy to smoothly transition your cherished place to maintain family harmony.

AE169 - John O'Day

Thursday, 8/3, 1-2 PM

Vista Room 120, 2777 34th St S

$10

Money Talks: Taxes in Retirement

It is critical to have a solid understanding of the tax status of investments to make informed decisions. In this seminar, attendees will learn how future tax changes may create a potential for higher taxes, ways to create tax free retirement income, how social security is taxed, and how to work efficiently within current tax brackets.

AE167 - John O'Day

Thursday, 6/15, 1-2 PM

Vista Room 120, 2777 34th St S

$10

What in the World is Going on in the Markets Today?

We will examine current market conditions by looking at the recent prices of stocks, bonds, interest rates, commodities and real estate. We will explore risks and how to deal with inflation via rising income strategies to deal with unpredictable future markets. This class will help you explore current market risks and how to address them. Medicare and Social Security will also be another topic of the class.

AE127 - Dan Geffre

Tuesday, 5/9, 6-7:30 PM

Vista Room 205, 2777 34th St S

$19 ($14)*

Tuesday, 4/18, 6-8 PM

Vista Room 205, 2777 34th St S

$19 ($15)*

Monetize Websites, Blogs and Social Media with Affiliate

Marketing (Virtual)

Earn a passive monthly income from selling other people’s products by placing a merchantprovided advertisement link on your site and get a commission for every sale, click or lead. Learn where to find 1000+ free and low cost opportunities and how to avoid scams or links that won't offer a beneficial ROI (return on investment). Learn how to find high, recurring, and secondtier commissions. You'll also learn SEO secrets to increase your site's ranking and visibility on search engines like Google.

ABC35A - LeeAnn Krusemark

Thursday, 7/13, 5-6 PM Virtual $39 ($34)*

Save Money with Extreme Couponing (Virtual)

Learn how to save $$$ every day with extreme couponing. Coupons are not just for groceries. The savings can add up to hundreds or even thousands of dollars every year. This comprehensive workshop will teach you where to find all different types of coupons, even for high ticket items; how to find the best coupon apps and websites; how to match coupons with sales for maximum savings.

AE311 - LeeAnn Krusemark

Monday, 7/10, 5-6 PM Virtual $39 ($34)*

Entry level introduction of applicable self-defense designed for real world application. This class is designed to be inclusive of all experience and fitness levels in a safe and fun environment.

All courses will be held at Marquart’s Tae Kwon Do, 2615 12th Ave S:

AE26 – Jaime Riepe $45 ($39)*

AE26A

8 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4/4-4/27, 6:30-7:15 PM

AE26B

8 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5/2-5/25, 6:30-7:15 PM

AE26C

8 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6/6-6/29, 6:30-7:15 PM

Hypnosis to Control Weight

How would you look and feel if you could stop your current food obsession? Hypnosis can help you control your eating habits, stop cravings for sweets, carbs, salty, greasy foods, and pop. Learn to desire the right foods, push your plate away when full and motivate yourself to exercise.

AE7 - Mary Fischer

Monday, 4/17, 5:45-8 PM

Vista Room 120, 2777 34th St S

$64 ($59)* ($10 Lifetime Members)

Hypnosis to Stop Smoking, Vaping or Chewing Tobacco

What would your future be like if you could stop smoking, vaping or chewing tobacco today? Don’t let tobacco control your life. If you’re ready to quit, hypnosis can help you stop immediately, without withdrawal, cravings or gaining weight.

AE5 - Mary Fischer

Monday, 4/17, 5:45-9 PM

Vista Room 120, 2777 34th St S

$64 ($59)* ($10 Lifetime Members)

Acupressure and Other Tools for Women 35 and Older (Virtual)

Acupressure is an ancient healing art that can offer great relief, with no side effects, from symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, bloating, headaches, irritability, nausea, insomnia, anxiety and even weight gain. Learn which points balance hormone levels naturally, including thyroid hormones. Acupressure is a wonderful self-help tool that will help you feel your best. We will discuss breathing techniques, nutritional musts and more.

AE302 - Janice Novak

Thursday, 4/6, 6-7:30 PM

Virtual

$34 ($29)*

Adaptive Zumba

Join us for a 4 week session of Zumba. All are welcome in this class. Moves will be modified to accommodate all fitness levels and mobility needs. Burn calories while having fun! You won't know if it is a dance or a party! Please bring indoor tennis shoes to change into.

AE37 - Marisa Bengtson-Loerzel

4 Wednesdays, 5/10-5/31, 6-7 PM

Vista Room 205, 2777 34th St S $34 ($29)*

Hypnosis to Stop Smoking, Vaping or Chewing Tobacco and to Control Weight

All long-lasting behavior changes occur at an unconscious level. With hypnosis, you can make that change. The experience also is relaxing and allows you to be in control at all times. The fee includes a CD and lifetime membership card for free reinforcement.

5:45-6 p.m. Check-in (first 15 minutes)

6-7 p.m. Introduction (Required for both weight loss and stop smoking/vaping/chewing tobacco clients)

7-8 p.m. Weight loss hypnosis (Smokers will take a break, off school grounds, to have a last cigarette)

8-9 p.m. Stop smoking, vaping and chewing tobacco hypnosis

Dr. Mary Fischer is a certified clinical hypnotherapist. Bring a pillow, blanket or beanbag chair for added comfort.

AE4 - Mary Fischer

Monday, 4/17, 5:45-9 PM

Vista Room 120, 2777 34th St S

$109 ($104)* ($10 Lifetime Members)

Just Breathe: Techniques to Calm, Center & Balance (Virtual)

Baby & Me Barre

Calling all Mamas with littles and Mamas to be! Do you find it hard to make time for yourself to work out and spend quality time with your little? We have the answer for you! Join us for baby wearing barre class. The instructor will lead you in a fun and challenging workout while you wear your baby in a carrier, wrap, or whatever your heart desires. Pregnant? Join in this class specifically designed for the pre - and post -partum bodies.

All courses will be held at Family Wellness Center, Group Fitness Room 1, 2960 Seter Pkwy, Fargo:

AE87 – Kara Fibranz & Karla Hensrud-Wagner

Breathing in specific ways can have amazing and powerful healing benefits on mind and body. Breath work is the single most powerful thing you can practice for improving energy levels, health and well-being. In this workshop, you will learn ancient breathing exercises that will: neutralize stress by reprogramming your nervous system; increase energy and vitality; increase brain function; improve immune response; decrease depression and anxiety; and help strengthen your back and abs from the inside out.

AE34 - Janice Novak

Monday, 6/5, 6-7:30 PM

Virtual

$39 ($34)*

Acupressure To Relieve Stress, Anxiety, Insomnia & More (Virtual)

Acupressure is an ancient healing art and self-help tool. It can offer great relief with no side effects and help you feel your best. Along with the specific points to help relieve stress, insomnia, anxiety, irritability and even weight gain, learn the Nine Master Pressure Points which are the most helpful and most frequently prescribed to help and assist every system in your body.

AE33 - Janice Novak

Thursday, 6/8, 6-7:30 PM

Virtual

$34 ($29)*

Soothe Those Achy Joints (Virtual)

Do you have joints that ache – a knee or hip or back? Whether you have arthritis, bursitis or just creaky joints, this workshop is for you. Joint lubrication exercises are quite simple and easy to do yet produce rather remarkable results by helping to free your joints of pain. We’ll also discuss which nutrients are needed to help keep your joints healthy. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.

AE55 - Janice Novak

Thursday, 4/27, 6-7:30 PM

Virtual $34 ($29)*

$59 ($55)*

AE87A

5 Fridays, 4/7-5/5, 10:15-11 AM

AE87B

4 Fridays, 5/12-6/9, 10:15-11 AM

AE87C

5 Fridays, 7/21-8/18, 10:15-11 AM

Pre & Post Natal Yoga

Pre & Post Pregnancy creates many challenges for the body. Prenatal yoga is designed to help the Mother or Mother-To-Be to feel fit, comfortable and relaxed during and after pregnancy. In this Yoga Class, you will enjoy a gentle flow of yoga posture specific to Pre & Postnatal Yoga, benefiting your changing body and calming the mind. No Prior Yoga experience necessary.

All courses will be held at Family Wellness Center, Group Fitness Room 1, 2960 Seter Pkwy, Fargo:

AE89 – Karla Hensrud-Wagner & Caroline McGuire $59 ($55)*

AE89A

5 Sundays, 4/16-5/14, 2:45-3:45 PM

AE89B

5 Sundays, 7/9-8/6, 2:45-3:45 PM

Miracle

We will learn stretch techniques for stress relief. With the use of a miniature ball and slow movements we will help the body unwind. Marina will guide you through the process of breath control and passive stretching. You will be using a yoga mat while stretching on the floor. Miniature ball will be provided.

Materials Needed: a yoga mat

AE23 - Marina Behm-Semerikov

Thursday, 4/20, 6-7 PM

Vista Room 120, 2777 34th St S $19 ($15)*