The Crossing: Senior Program Catalog Fall 2012

Community Education Senior Programs Saint Paul Public Schools

The Crossing Fall 2012

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In This Issue

Arts • page 3 Career and Life Planning • 4 Technology • page 7 Culinary • 9 Driving Classes • page 10 Fitness • page 11 Events • page 12 Travel • page 15

Register online starting September 4 Register By Phone Starting September 5 More Information on Page 2

www.commed.spps.org

Saint Paul Public Schools Community Education Senior Programs Saint Paul Public Schools Community Education Senior Programs provide access to high quality educational opportunities that support life transitions and meaningful community connections for adults over 50.

This brochure is published three times a year.

Registration is required for all classes and tours.

Registration can be completed: by person, by mail or over the phone with a credit card or online at www.commed.spps.org.

Make check payable to I.S.D. 625.

Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Senior Programs Office

East Community Education Office

Senior Programs

Harding High School 1540 E 6th Street Saint Paul, MN 55106 651-744-3072 www.commed.spps.org Fax: (651)293-6562

Saint Paul Public Schools Community Education Senior Program and Saint Paul Parks and Recreation and other collaborating organizations are working together to serve seniors, retirees and adults over 50 across Saint Paul.

Weekly Programming sites include:

Tuesday through Thursday at Conway Recreation Center

Tuesday

at Paul and Sheila Wellstone Community Center

Wednesday

at Oxford Community Center

Senior Program Staff (651)744-3072

Activities include cards and games, exercise classes, art and craft classes, cooking classes, driver safety/ improvement classes, computer classes, health screenings and much more!

Sandy Mansee Sue Wittgenstein Amy Moser (Supervisor)

Call 651-744-3072 to register or for more details!

Activity Sites Bridgeview School 360 Colborne St. Central High School 275 Lexington Parkway North Como High School 740 West Rose Ave. Conway Recreation Center 2090 Conway St. East Side YMCA 875 Arcade St. Edgcumbe Recreation Center 320 South Griggs. St. First Lutheran Church 463 Maria Ave Harding High School 1540 East 6th St. Hillcrest Recreation Center 1748 Ford Parkway North Dale Recreation Center 1414 North St. Albans St. Oxford Community Center 270 Lexington Parkway North Phalen Golf Course 1615 Phalen Drive East Ramsey Jr. High 1700 Summit Ave. Rice Street Library 1011 Rice St. Saint Paul JCC 1375 St. Paul Ave. Sunray Library 2105 Wilson Ave. Wellstone Community Center 179 East Robie St. Wilder Center for Aging 650 Marshall Ave.

Refunds have a $5 processing fee applied to all participant initiated cancellations.

No refund if canceled within (3) business days prior to start of the first class. Special conditions for Culinary classes and Tours may apply. SPPS Community Education reserves the right to cancel classes due to lack of enrollment, weather related events or emergencies.

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To register for classes, call Community Education Senior Programs at 651-744-3072 or sign up online at www.commed.spps.org

Arts

Arts Beginning and Intermediate Watercolor

Receive step-by-step instruction, along with demonstration and practice, and then apply what you have learned. Work with a limited number of pigments to learn characteristics of each. A supply fee of $10 is payable to the instructor for use of materials or a supply list is available. No class November 21.

Instructor: H. Nelson

Course# 3143-FSA

Location Conway Rec

Beginning and Intermediate Drawing Drawing skills are paramount to most art forms. Drawing is relaxing and teaches observation skills. This series will cover a range of subject matter, drawing materials, shading techniques and perspectives. A supply fee of $6 is payable to the instructor for use of mateirals or a supply list is available. No class November 21.

Instructor: H. Nelson

Course# 3145-FSA

Location Conway Rec

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee W Sep 19 1:00p-3:00p 6 $64

Course# 3145-FSB

Location Conway Rec

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee W Oct 31 1:00p-3:00p 6 $64

Acrylics: Basic and Beyond Build confidence with lots of personal help and a variety of subject matter. Experiment with the basics in a methodical way with step-by-step instructor demonstrations. Students wishing to use oil paints are also welcome. A supply fee of $18 (plus canvas cost) is payable to the instructor for use of materials or a supply list is available. No class Nov. 21.

Instructor: H. Nelson

Course# 3156-FSA

Location Conway Rec

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee W Sep 19 6:00p-8:00p 6 $64

Course# 3156-FSB

Location Conway Rec

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee W Oct 31 6:00p-8:00p 6 $64

Course# 3143-FSB

Location Conway Rec

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee W Oct 31 3:30p-5:30p 6 $64

Wet-In-Wet Watercolor Experiment with a variety of watercolor techniques and materials while painting scenes such as still life, landscapes and flowers. Demonstrations and individual instruction will focus on discovering your skills and increasing confidence.

Experienced painters can work on individual painting(s) with guidance and tips from the instructor, or increase skills by working on provided projects. A supply list will be mailed.

Instructor: J. Schroeder

Course# 3141-FSA

Location Conway Rec

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Tu Oct 23 9:30a-12:30p 4 $70

Course# 3141-FSB

Location Conway Rec

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Tu Nov 20 9:30a-12:30p 4 $70

Beginners Contract (Social) Bridge Challenge your brain with contract bridge for beginners with little or no experience. Basic bidding, conventions and defense will be covered in an atmosphere designed to foster questions and learn the game by actually playing and having fun.

Instructor: C. Bethel

Course# 3045-FSA

Location Conway Rec

Day(s)/Date Time T Sep 25 1:00p-3:00p

Course# 3045-FSB

Location Harding HS

Day(s)/Date Time W Oct 3 6:30p-8:30p

To register for classes, call Community Education Senior Programs at 651-744-3072 or sign up online at www.commed.spps.org

Ses Fee 4 $23

Senior Programs

Looking for more art, photography or textile classes? Check out www.commed.spps.org to view our full catalog of classes!

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee W Sep 19 3:30p-5:30p 6 $64

Ses Fee 4 $23

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Arts

Arts Career and Life Planning Open Studio Ceramics We have a quiet place for people interested in completing their ceramic projects. Fee includes place, time and stains.

Firing fees and glazes are extra. Bring your own greenware.

Course# 3123-FSA

Location Day(s)/Date Time Conway Rec T Sep 18 9:30a-12:30p • Fee is $18/4 sessions.

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Mosaic Sampler Get Together!

Gather your best friends, or come by yourself, but don’t miss two days of creating, chatting and having fun!

Using an updated technique you will complete either a side table or a mirror. All glass cutting is done and supplies are provided. Wear old clothes and bring old towels (if doing a table please bring a pint jar with lid). Please indicate your preferred project when registering. Materials fee of $28 (table) or $19 (mirror) payable to the instructor.

Instructor: P. Ingles

Course# 3039-FSA

Location Conway Rec

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee T Nov 6 12:00p-3:00p 2 $40

Stain Glass Mosaic Bird Feeder Transform a plain bird feeder into a 5-star restaurant that will atrract the finest birds to your garden. Everything will be cut and ready to go. Bring your own design ideas or use simple-to-do patterns that are available. Wear old clothes, bring some cut-up towels and a pint jar with a lid to class. A supply fee of $21 is payable to the instructor.

Instructor: P. Ingles

Instructor: M. Krumrie

Course# 2814-FEA

Location Harding HS

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee W Oct 10 7:00p-9:00p 1 $53

Job Search Tips for the Mature Job Seeker Whether you are returning to the workforce by choice or out of necessity, you need to be strategic in this tough job market. Learn how to best market your strengths, overcome employer myths about “older” workers, resume do’s and don’ts, filling out applications, interviewing, web-based networking and accessing the hidden job market.

Instructor: J. Hoffman

Course# 2886-FEA

Location Harding HS

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Th Oct 18 7:00p-9:00p 2 $41

Credit Repair Is your money life making you lose sleep? Is your credit a mess and you don’t even know where to start? This class is for you. Learn tips and tools to dig out from under the credit crunch.

Instructor: Neighborhood Development Alliance

Course# 2815-FEA

Course# 3213-FSA

Location Harding HS

Resumes That Work With more and more people looking for work, a solid resume is the key to getting your foot in the door. In this class you will recieve an overview of resume writing do’s and don’ts and learn techniques that will make your application stand out above the rest. Course includes oneon-one consultation withthe instructor.

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee W Oct 17 6:00p-9:00p 2 $40

Location Harding HS

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee W Oct 17 7:00p-9:00p 1 $19

Stencils Create and layer your own stencils! This class will give the ability to create and apply stencils and a new skill to add to your interest in art. Great for all types of mediums and long lasting for many years of stenciling. A supply fee of $10 is payable to instructor.

Instructor: M. Pierce

Senior Programs

Course# 3026-FSA

Location Harding HS

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Th Oct 25 6:00p-9:00p 2 $30

Hand Embroidery Basic Visit an old art of Hand Embroidery. This is form of needle work using stitches like back-stitch, chain and more to make a sachet. Other supplies like sequins and colorful fabric will make an attractive item. Supplies are included.

Instructor: A. Goyal

Course# 3073-FSA

Location Central HS

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Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee T Nov 13 6:30p-8:30p 1 $20 To register for classes, call Community Education Senior Programs at 651-744-3072 or sign up online at www.commed.spps.org

Social Security:The Ten Most Asked Questions Increase your knowledge of Social Security. Plan your retirement. Learn answers to questions like: Should I retire at age 62 or wait until 65? 66? How and when do I sign-up for Medicare? How much can I earn after retirement? Can my spouse get my Social Security?” Jim Czechowicz is Public Affairs specialist for Social Security administration in St Paul. Jim has given Social Security training to hundreds of local and national audiences during his 31 years of experience at SSA. Instructor: J. Czechowicz

Course# 6211-FSA

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Oxford W Oct 3 10:30a-12:00p 1 $5 Community Center

Getting to Know VA Benefits Are you in need of more information on the State and Federal VA Benefits that apply to veterans and their family members. What benefits exist, who is eligible and who to contact to assist with the VA claims process.

Instructor: D. Kaiser

Course# 5560-FSA

Location Harding HS

Day(s)/Date Time W Oct 24 6:00p-8:00p

Ses Fee 1 Free

Living In Retirement: A Sucessful Foundation Everyone has different expectations of retirement. The meaning of the word “retirement is changing, given that many people don’t plan to slow down much. Whatever your plans, it is important to develop a strategy to fulfill your expectations and protect against things that could get you off track.

Instructor: B. Muller

Course# 2827-FSA

Location Como HS

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee M Oct 1 6:30p-8:30p 4 $20

Course# 2879-FSB

Location Harding HS

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee W Oct 24 6:00p-7:30p 1 $10

So Much Stuff, What Do I Do With It All? Forty years of accumulation can be overwhelming! Receive tips and techniques on how to downsize your household and move to smaller quarters. Divide and conquer the process into manageable segments.

Instructor: E. McGill

Course# 2895-FSA

Location Harding HS

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee W Nov 7 6:00p-8:00p 1 $17

Course# 2895-FSB

Location Rice Street Library

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee T Oct 30 12:30p-2:30p 1 $17

Renovating Your Home for Accessibility With a little bit of tweaking, your home or cabin can be a great place to age and/or invite your aging relatives. Learn how to identify key areas in the home that can be modified to allow for greater safety, comfort and accessibility. We will cover how to assess the space, basic design concepts, what to look for in a contractor, and financing options.

Price is per family.

Instructor: D. Sprague

Course# 6061-FEA

Location Harding HS

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee W Oct 10 6:30p-8:30p 1 $10

Senior Programs

Preparing and Staging Your House for Resale How should you prepare your home so you can get the best price? Get tips on choosing a real estate agent, and set realistic expectations for when the home goes up for sale in today’s market. Bring your questions, and other family members who may be involved to start making the move.

Price is per family.

Instructor: J. Erickson Course# 2879-FSA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rice Street Library T Oct 23 12:30p-2:00p 1 $10

Career and Life Planning

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Interested in touring a variety of housing options for older adults? Check ou the Senior Housing Tour on page 15!

To register for classes, call Community Education Senior Programs at 651-744-3072 or sign up online at www.commed.spps.org

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Cards and Clubs

Cards and Clubs

Cards: 500 Join us for a friendly game of 500 cards. You are welcome to bring a friend, but no partner necessary. Please arrive 15 minutes early.

Instructor: Conway Staff

Course# 3171-FSA

Location Conway Rec

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Th Sep 6 12:30p-3:30p con’t punch card

Cards: Hand and Foot Hand and Foot is a North American game related to Canasta. This friendly group meets every week. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Pre-registration is not necessary.

Instructor: Conway Staff

Course# 3170-FSA

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Conway Rec W Sep 5 12:30p-3:00p con’t punch

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Cribbage Do you know how to play cribbage and are looking for a friendly group to play? This group meets every week.

Please arrive 15 minutes early. Pre-registration is not necessary.

Senior Programs

Instructor: Conway Staff Course# 3173-FSA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Conway Rec Th Sep 6 1:00p-3:00p con’t punch card

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Book Club Make new friends and discuss a monthly selection with fellow readers. Meets the fourth Monday of each month.

Course# 3174-FSA

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rice Street M Sep 24 12:45p-2:15p con’t punch Library card Course# 3174-FSB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Sunray Library M Sep 24 1:00p-2:30p con’t punch

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Knit and Crochet Club Refresh or learn how to knit and crochet with us. You will have the opportunity to share, read patterns and learn new ideas. Beginners are welcome. Pre-registration is not necessary.

Course# 3097-FSB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Conway Rec T Sep 4 11:00a-1:00p con’t punch

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Course# 3097-FSA

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Oxford T Sep 11 9:30a-12:00p con’t punch Community Center card

PUNCH CARDS

Punch Cards are required for all ongoing activities including: Knit/Crochet Clubs, Cards, Book Club and any other “continuous” activity. Punch cards are available in $10 dollar increments. One card will provide admission to 10 sessions and is good for one year from purchase. Lost or stolen cards cannot be replaced.

Please call 651-744-3072 to purchase, or ask a staff at your activity for details.

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To register for classes, call Community Education Senior Programs at 651-744-3072 or sign up online at www.commed.spps.org

Computer 101 Discover the basics from the keyboard to the internet to emailing. Build your computer skills in this five week course. Newbies encouraged to attend!

Instructor: M. Hogan

Course# 2704-FSA

Location Rice Street Library

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee F Sep 21 10:15a-12:15p 5 $70

Course# 2704-FSB

Location Central HS

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee W Oct 17 6:30p-8:30p 5 $70

Navigating Your Mac Are you a PC person living in a Mac world? This one night class will walk you through the main differences between a PC and a Mac including functions, screen navigation and tool bars.

Instructor: R. Rampersad

Course# 2603-FEA

Location Central HS

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee W Sep 26 6:30p-8:00p 1 $21

Intro to the iPad An iPad is a powerful tool which is quickly becoming a preferred substitute for a laptop. Learn about your iPad, it’s many different functions, and how to download applications (apps). Bring your iPad to class. iPads not provided.

Computer 101 for Mac Finally, our popular Computer 101 series comes to the Mac lab. Are you new to computers and find yourself face to face with a Mac? This is the class for you. In this five-week course you will learn the basics from the keyboard to the internet to email.

Location Central HS

Course# 2600-FEA

Course# 2602-FEB

Instructor: R. Rampersad Location Central HS

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee W Oct 17 6:30p-8:30p 5 $70

Instructor: V. Ward

Course# 2602-FEA

Location Conway Rec

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee W Sep 26 6:30p-8:30p 1 $21 Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee W Nov 7 1:00p-3:00p 1 $21

Computer 201 Continue to discover all that your computer can do for you. Learn computer file organization, how to burn CDs, how to load files onto a thumb drive, intermediate Internet, intermediate email and intermediate Word. Prerequisite: Computer 101.

Introduction to MS Excel Explore the world of spreadsheets in this introductory class for Microsoft Excel. You will create and navigate spreadsheets, charts, and basic formulas. Keyboard and mouse skills required.

Course# 2718-FSA

Location Central HS

Instructor: M. Hogan Location Central HS

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee T Sep 25 6:30p-8:30p 5 $70

Technology

Technology

Instructor: M. Hogan

Course# 2714-FSA

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee W Sep 26 6:30p-8:30p 1 $21

To register for classes, call Community Education Senior Programs at 651-744-3072 or sign up online at www.commed.spps.org

Senior Programs

Looking for more computer classes?

Check out our full catalog at www.commed.spps.org today!

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Technology

Technology Intermediate MS Excel Expand your basic knowledge of MS Excel. Explore some of the more complicated formulas, formatting and chart making. Pre-requisite MS Excel Basic or corresponding skills.

Instructor: M. Hogan

Course# 2670-FSA

Location Central HS

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee W Oct 3 6:30p-8:30p 1 $21

Advanced Excel Are you pretty proficient at Excel, but want some tips and tricks that can increase your productivity? This accelerated class is the class for you. We will get into some advanced features, formulas and leave some time to answer some of your specific questions. Prerequisite-intermediate level Excel skills.

Instructor: M. Hogan Course# 2635-FSA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS W Oct 10 6:30p-8:30p 1 $21

Digital Scrapbooking with PowerPoint Organize your memories into a scrapbook using PowerPoint. Bring a series of photos on a thumb drive and get started!

Picasa 2 Do you have photo organization and basic editing in Picasa mastered? Review and refresh your current skills and then learn to make slideshows, solidify your understanding of photo organization and get your questions answered. Please bring a CD or a thumb drive with some pictures. Keyboard and mouse skills required.

Instructor: M. Hogan

Course# 2723-FSA

Location Central HS

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee T Nov 27 6:30p-8:30p 2 $35

Course# 2723-FSB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rice Street F Nov 09 10:15a-12:15p 2 $35 Library

Internet Safety How do you safely surf the internet and avoid its pitfalls?

We will provide some of the things you should consider when making online purchases, choosing a browser, antivirus software and forming good online habits.

Instructor: M. Hogan

Course# 2638-FSA

Location Central HS

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee T Oct 30 6:30p-8:30p 1 $21

Instructor: C. Fox-Christensen

Course# 2601-FEA

Location Harding HS

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Th Oct 4 6:30p-8:30p 2 $29

Digital Pictures - Picasa and Online Photo Sharing Discover the ease of organizing and sharing photos online using Picasa (a free downloadable program from Google).

Bring a CD or a thumb drive with some pictures. Keyboard and mouse skills required.

Instructor: M. Hogan

Course# 2669-FSA

Location Rice Street Library

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee F Oct 26 10:15a-12:15p 2 $35

Senior Programs

Course# 2669-FSB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS T Nov 13 6:30p-8:30p 2 $35

Looking for more cooking classes? Visit www.commed.spps.org to view our full catalog of classes!

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To register for classes, call Community Education Senior Programs at 651-744-3072 or sign up online at www.commed.spps.org

Culinary

Culinary Cookie Monsters Grab your favorite kid and make some cookies! Nothing is better than making an assortment of yummy chocolate chip cookie variations. You will make four fantastic cookie recipes - Almost Mrs. Fields’ Chocolate Chip, Banana Chocolate Chip, Chocolate with White Chips and Toffee Chocolate Chip. You will also make and bake Chocolate Mint Cookies, Peanut Butter Cookies, Sugar Drops and Rolled Sugar Thins (kids get to paint on these!) Bring a container to take your cookies home! Fee is per adult/child pair. One additional child can attend for $10.

Instructor: L. Severson

Course# 3340-FEA

Location Harding HS

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Sa Nov 17 9:00a-12:00p 1 $45

Four Famous Ethnic Cookies Explore ethnic cooking by making four famous ethnic cookies; Krumkakes (Norwegian), Pizzelles (Italian), Sandbakkelse (Swedish) and Rosettes (Scandinavian).

Expect great recipes plus the many tips and techniques that will make your baking a success! Please bring containers for your creations. No refund after December 5.

Instructor: L. Severson

Course# 3451-FSA

Location Conway Rec

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee W Dec 12 10:00a-1:00p 1 $38

Pumpkin Patch Delight Transform an ordinary pot into a beautiful bouquet of pumpkin patch cookies. Experience using fondant, icing and other forms of decoration. Delight your family and friends with this inspired fall arrangement. Each student will complete one bouquet to take home. No refund after October 10.

Instructor: D. Hirte

Course# 3349-FSA

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Oxford W Oct 24 10:00a-12:00p 1 $30 Community Center

Instructor: Diana Hirte

Course# 3348-FSA

Location Conway Rec

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Th Nov 8 10:00a-12:00p 1 $30

Instructor: L. Severson

Course# 3403-FEA

Location Harding HS

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Th Nov 29 5:30p-8:30p 1 $43

Course# 3403-FSA

Location Conway Rec

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Th Dec 6 10:00a-1:00p 1 $43

Simply Good Eating Simply Good Eating nutrition education program brings real solutions for healthful living that older adults can use right away. Get on the road to improving skills such as meal planning, cooking, food budgeting and shopping in this hands-on class. Sampling required!

Instructor: J. McGee-Brown, University of MN Extension

Course# 3347-FSA

Location Conway Rec

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Th Sep 27 11:00a-1:00p 1 $5

Course# 3347-FSB

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Wellstone

T Oct 2 10:30a-12:00p 1 $5 Community Center

Course# 3347-FSC

Location Conway Rec

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Th Oct 25 11:00a-1:00p 1 $5

Course# 3347-FSD

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Oxford W Oct 31 10:30a-12:00p 1 $5 Community Center To register for classes, call Community Education Senior Programs at 651-744-3072 or sign up online at www.commed.spps.org

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Delicate Decadent Desserts Did you ever want to dazzle friends and family with delicious desserts? Using cakes, garnish, raspberries and chocolate to create 6 individual delicate desserts. No refund after Nov 1.

Classic Truffles - Chocolate of Course!

Truffles are delicious and easy to create for yourself or for sharing. Dip truffles in chocolate or roll them in chopped nuts, cocoa, flaked coconut or chocolate sprinkles. Truffle centers may be a plain rich chocolate or they may be flavored with espresso or liqueurs. Decide to place a surprise pecan half, a whole almond or a candied cherry in the center too! Assorted round chocolate truffles are a delight for your taste buds and a pleasure for your eyes in their decorative candy cups. Expect to take home an assortment of 25 exquisite truffles. No refund after December 1.

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Driving Classes CarFit: Ensuring Your Car’s Safest Fit Do your car’s adjustable features fit you properly?

Receive a quick but comprehensive check of how you and your vehicle work together. A trained volunteer will ask simple questions and complete a 12-point CarFit checklist. The entire process takes about 20 minutes per driver.

Leave with recommended car adjustments and adaptations, a list of resources in the area, and greater peace of mind. CarFit is not a driver assessment program, and any identifying information will be kept confidential.

Course# 5621-FSA

Location Conway Rec

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Th Sep 20 9:00a-1:00 1 Free

Driver Improvement Program 8 Hour The class will explore changes in traffic laws, the latest vehicle technology, and provide you with easy-to-use defensive driving tips. In addition,we will explore traffic safety and accident prevention.Completion of this course allows for a 10% reduction on automobile insurance premiums in Minnesota for ages 55 and over. Bring a snack/beverage if you wish.

Instructor: MN Highway Safety & Research Center

Course# 5625-FSA

Location North Dale Rec

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee T, W Oct 9/10 4:30p-8:30p 2 $24

Driver Improvement Program Refresher This 4-hour refresher course is for those who have completed the 8-hour Driver Improvement Program and need to be re-certified. Bring a snack/beverage if you wish.

Instructor: MN Highway Safety & Research Center

Course# 5626-FSA

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee North Dale Rec M Sep 24 12:00p-4:00p 1 $20

Course# 5626-FSB

Location Day(s)/Date Time Wilder M Nov 5 9:00a-1:00p Community Services,

Ses Fee 1 $20

650 Marshall Ave

Senior Programs

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee M Nov 12 4:30p-8:30p 1 $20

Course# 5626-FSD

Instructor: Driver Safety AARP

Course# 5627-SuSA

Location Conway Rec

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee W Sep 26 12:00p-4:00p 2 $18

Course# 5627-FSA

Location Central HS

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Sa Nov 03 8:30a-12:30p 2 $18

Driver Safety Refresher Do you need to become re-certified? This 4 hour course is for those who have already completed the 8-hour Driver Safety course. Certificates will be issued to those completing the course. Bring a snack/beverage if you wish.

Instructor: Driver Safety AARP

Course# 5628-SuSD

Location Conway Rec

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee T Sep 11 12:00p-4:00a 1 $18

Course# 5628-FSA

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Edgcumbe Rec Sa Oct 20 8:30a-12:30p 1 $18

Course# 5628-FSB

Course# 5626-FSC

Location Hillcrest Rec

Driver Safety 8 Hour This 8-hour course is intended to improve the driving skills of motorists 55-years-of-age and older. Completion of this class will result in a 10% reduction in car insurance rates.

Bring a snack/beverage if you wish.

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Wilder T Nov 27 12:00p-4:00p 1 $20 Community Services 650 Marshall Ave

Location Conway Rec

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee T Oct 30 12:00p-4:00p 1 $18

Course# 5628-FSC

Location Conway Rec

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee T Nov 13 12:00p-4:00a 1 $18

Course# 5628-FSD

Location Conway Rec

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee T Dec 11 12:00p-4:00p 1 $18

Course# 5628-FSE Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Conway Rec

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To register for classes, call Community Education Senior Programs at 651-744-3072 or sign up online at www.commed.spps.org

Blood Pressure Checks Monitor your blood pressure on the first Thursday of each month. Sponsored by Conway-Battle Creek Living at Home Block Nurse Program. No appointment needed.

Instructor: Conway Battle Creek Block Nurse Program

Course# 5570-FSA

Location Conway Rec

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Th Sep 6 11:30a-12:45 con’t Free

Foot Care Clinic The personal foot care clinic will help you keep your feet healthy. The first and fourth Tuesday of each month. Fee is per half-hour. Appointments are taken through ConwayBattle Creek Living at Home Block Nurse Program at 651-793-8190.

Instructor: Conway Battle Creek Block Nurse Program Course# 5672-FSA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Conway Rec T Sep 4 9:30a-12:30p cont $24

Balance Your Digestion – Chinese Medicine Asian cultures have centuries of wisdom about how to keep the digestive system balanced and healthy, and now you can restore your body’s natural rhythm with simple do-ityourself techniques. You will learn acupressure points to improve your digestion, an abdominal self-massage technique, and food therapy to feel better.

Instructor: S. Tuominen

Course# 5610-FSA

Location Ramsey JR

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee W Nov 28 6:30p-8:00p 1 $25

Enhance Fitness Enhance Fitness sessions feature exercise techniques for older adults, including strength training and cardiovascular conditioning.Working at your own pace and receive personal attention from a trained instructor. We encourage you to participate two days a week. UCare for Seniors may attend at no charge. No class November 6 and 22.

Instructor: J. Campbell

Course# 5150-FSA

Location Conway Rec

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee T/Th Sep 25/27 9:00p-10:00p 20 $55

Health and Fitness

Health and Fitness

Course# 5150-FSB

Location Conway Rec

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee T/Th Sep 25/27 10:15a-11:15a 20 $55

Sit and Be Strong Improve your flexibility and strength with the use of weights, bands, and various exercises both standing and sitting. Use it or lose it.

Instructor: K. Kelso

Course# 5257-FSA

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Wellstone T Sep 25 9:15a-10:00p 6 $19 Community Center

Course# 5257-FSB

Location Oxford Community Center

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee W Sep 26 9:00a-9:45a 5 $15

Course# 5257-FSC

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Wellstone T Nov 6 9:15a-10:00p 5 $15 Community Center • No class Nov. 20, Dec. 4

Course# 5257-FSD

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Oxford W Nov 7 9:00a-9:45p 6 $19 Community Center • No class Nov. 21

Senior Programs

To register for classes, call Community Education Senior Programs at 651-744-3072 or sign up online at www.commed.spps.org

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Health and Fitness

Health and Fitness Yoga: Third Age People 50+, who haven’t yet tried yoga or haven’t done yoga in a while, and those seeking a gentle approach. Practice yoga poses to increase your flexibility, build strength, and improve your balance. Increase your lung capacity and invite inner calm by practicing breathing and relaxation techniques. Wear loose clothing. Bring a yoga mat and a towel.

Instructor: Andrea Gilats

Course# 5709-FSA

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee First Lutheran M Sep 24 9:30a-10:30a 4 $25 Church 463 Maria Ave., 55106

Course# 5709-FSB

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee First Lutheran M Oct 22 9:30a-10:30a 4 $25 Church 463 Maria Ave., 55106

Walking the Gym Seniors, put on your walking shoes, “kick up your heels” and walk inside the gym. No walking November 22, December 18, 2012- January 3, 2013.

Instructor: Conway Staff

Course# 5250-WSA

Location Conway Rec

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee T/Th Oct 2 10:15a-11:15a cont Free

Course# 5250-WSB

Senior Programs

Location Conway Rec

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee W Oct 3 1:00a-2:30p cont Free

Three Ways to Bliss - Tai Chi, Qigong, and Mindfulness Refuel your body, mind, and spirit with three essential practices of meditation that will deepen and enrich your life. These practices produce the benefits of improving balance, immune system functions, reducing stress, calming emotions, lowering high blood pressure, normalizing blood sugars, and increasing the bodies’ natural healing response, as well as expanding personal growth. Discover your blissful moments. A combination of standing, seated or lying down meditations so wear comfortable clothing, shoes, and bring a cushion or blanket. No previous experience required.

Instructor: T. May

Course# 5710-FSA

Location Harding HS

Course# 5709-FSC

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee First Lutheran M Nov 19 9:30a-10:30a 4 $25 Church 463 Maria Ave., 55106

Zumba Gold Zumba Gold classes combine easy Latin Dance Steps with international rhythms and safe fitness principles with the active seniors in mind. Zumba is a fun, feel-good workout which burns lots of calories while working the whole body. While we intermittently bring intensity up, this class remains slower-paced and very low to no-impact: no jumping, no twisting. Working on your balance, posture, muscle toning, and range of motion with the goals will improve activities of daily living.

Instructor: A. Hodge

Course# 5892-FSA

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Wellstone T Sep 25 10:15a-11:15a 6 $48 Community Center

Course# 5892-FSB

Location Conway Rec

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee W Sep 26 12:00p-1:00p 6 $48

Course# 5892-FSC

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Sa Sep 29 9:00a-10:00a 8 $50

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Wellstone T Nov 6 10:15a -11:15a 6 $48 Community Center

Course# 5892-FSD

Location Conway Rec

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Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee W Nov 7 12:00p -1:00p 6 $48

To register for classes, call Community Education Senior Programs at 651-744-3072 or sign up online at www.commed.spps.org

Health and Fitness

Classes for the “Sandwich Generation” You are caring for aging parents, caring for your aging partner, caring for your grandchildren and trying to get a handle on your own future. You are the “sandwhich generation” caught between caregiving for generations before and after you.

Whether you are helping a family member or pro-actively planning for your own future, these classes help everyone age comfortably and safely!

Helping Families Make Shared Decisions As family members age, dynamics can become complicated. Often families struggle as they figure out how to have those difficult conversations about care. Professional mediators from Elder Mediation will describe mediation and offer tips for older adults and family members to use as everyone discusses common challenges about aging. Price is per family.

Instructor: Elder Medidation

Course# 6400-FEA

Location Harding HS

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Th Oct 4 6:30p-8:30p 2 $10

Chronic Disease Self-Management for Caregivers This six-week evidence-based program, developed by Stanford University, provides participants with a “tool box” of management skills, including pain management, effective communication, medication management, positive thinking, better breathing techniques, relaxation methods and more.

Instructor: Wilder Center for Aging for Aging

Course# 6402-FEA

Location Wilder Center for Aging 650 Marshall Ave

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Th Sep 13 2:00p-4:00p 6 $10

Course# 6402-FEB

Instructor: E. Katajamaki

Course# 5581-FSA

Location Harding HS

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee W Oct 24 6:00p-8:00p 1 $10

Health Care Directives Why a health care directive is important and how to complete a Minnesota Health Care Directive? What a health care agent can do if a person is unable to make or communicate decisions. Questions about health care values and preferences will be presented with instructions to legally communicate personal choices about health care decisions.

Instructor: M. Theesfeld, Senior Linkage Line

Course# 5568-FSA

Location Conway Rec

Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee W Oct 17 1:00p-2:00p 1 $5

Medicare A, B, C, and D: An Overview

This presentation is an overview of Medicare, including what is covered by Parts A and B, enrollment guidelines, Minnesota options including the Advantage plans (Part C), prescription drug coverage (Part D), and where to go for extra help with prescription drug costs. We will also cover Medicare fraud.

Instructor: M. Theesfeld, Senior Linkage Line

Course# 5501-FSA

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Oxford W Oct 10 10:30a-12:00p 1 $5 Community Center

To register for classes, call Community Education Senior Programs at 651-744-3072 or sign up online at www.commed.spps.org

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Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Wilder

Th Oct 4 2:00p-4:00p 6 $10 Center for Aging 650 Marshall Ave

Health Care for Seniors - What You Want to Know?

Do you need help in understanding what Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D mean to you, along with when you should sign up, what gets covered, what does not and what your options are? Long term care options will be discussed along with the Government Spend-Down Program and the Partnership Act. There will be handouts and resources provided.

Special Events

Special Events Armchair Travel Show & Potluck From the wild country of England's border with Scotland to the idyllic old-world charm of the Suffolk coast; from the semi-tropical gardens of Devon and Cornwall to the medieval castles of Wales. Explore new areas of Britain that are seldom visited by tourists. Photos galore and an informed and light-hearted commentary will make for a fun and educational show. Bring a dish to share.

Course# 6030-FSA

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Oxford W Dec 12 10:00a-12:00p 1 $10 Community Center, 270 N. Lexington Pkwy., 55104

Holiday Inn – An Annual Holiday Party Saint Paul Community Education Senior Program and Saint Paul Parks and Recreation’s Recreation for Adults 50+ Program are presenting their annual joint holiday party. The Phalen Golf Clubhouse will be transformed into a holiday atmosphere with dinner, entertainment by "Ole and the Ice Scrapers" and prizes. Doors open at 11:00 a.m.

Course# 5211-FSA

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Phalen Golf Tu Dec 4 11:30a-1:30p 1 $15/$21 Clubhouse, 1615 Phalen Dr. E., 55106 *UCare discount does not apply. $15 fee includes lunch and entertainment, or $21 fee also includes transportation from designated pick-up sites. Please indicate choice of pick-up site when registering.

Pick-up sites: • • • •

Conway Recreation Center, 2090 Conway St. Downtown, 375 Jackson St. Edgcumbe Recreation Center, 320 Griggs St. North Dale Recreation Center, 1414 N. St. Albans St.

Senior Programs

To register, call the C.E. Senior Program at 651-744-3072.

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To register for classes, call Community Education Senior Programs at 651-744-3072 or sign up online at www.commed.spps.org

Trips and Tours

Tour Payment/Refund Information

Trips and Tours

Tour registration is available by phone only and continues until tours are full. Payment by credit card is preferred with registration.

Payment by check is accepted if received within ten days of registration. 25% of the cost of the tour is required with registration.

Make payments to ISD 625 Mail all payments to Harding Community Education 1540 East Sixth St. St. Paul, MN 55106 Day Trips 25% due at time of registration.

Balance due 3 weeks prior to trip. $5 processing fee will be attached to any refund up to 15 business days prior to a scheduled day trip. Unless there is a waiting list for the trip, NO refunds will be given closer than 15 business days to a day trip.

NO refunds will be given for individual cancellations due to inclement weather.

Overnight Trips 25% due at time of registration.

Balance due 6 weeks prior to trip. $5 processing fee will be attached to any refund up to 30 business days (6 weeks) prior to a scheduled overnight trip or as indicated in the description. Unless there is a waiting list, NO refunds will be given closer than 30 business days (6 weeks) to a overnight trip.

Pick up sites (vary by tour) Bridge View School 360 Colborne St.

East Side YMCA 875 Arcade St. Oxford Community Center 270 N. Lexington Pkwy St. Paul JCC 1375 St. Paul Ave.

Thursday, October 11 Course # 8023-FSA

Join us again for our popular Options Tour for those 55+.

Alternatives to single family homes will be explored and toured; a cooperative, a subsidized apartment, a market rate independent rental and a housing complex that offers a continuum of care, ranging from independent living to assisted living. During the tour Bonnie Clark, publisher of the Twin Cities Senior Housing Guide, will explain the housing types and be available to answer questions.

Guide: S. Mansee Fee: $29 Fee includes tours and presentations, lunch, motorcoach transportation, and guides.

Please register by September 28th.

Pick up Time and Site: 9:00 a.m. at Oxford Community Center, 270 N Lexington Pkwy (please park on east side of parking lot away from building) Approximate Return time: 4:00 p.m.

Cemetery Walking Tour Saturday, Oct. 13 Course #8001-FEA Enoy a daylong walking tour of some of the finest of Saint Paul’s wonderful cemeteries. Learn about the history of the City and also its sociology. Wear comfortable shoes and bring lunch money. You must have your own transportation between cemeteries. Meet at the east gate of Calvary Cemetery, 753 Front Street 55103.

Guide: M. B. Hummel Fee: $23 Fee includes guide. Transporation and lunch is on your own.

To register for classes, call Community Education Senior Programs at 651-744-3072 or sign up online at www.commed.spps.org

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Conway Recreation Center 2090 Conway St.

Senior Housing Tour: Whatever Word You Use, it Still Means HOME

Trips and Tours

Trips and Tours

Many Facets of Northfield Wednesday, October 31 Course # 8054-FSA Small but mighty for a town of just under 20,000, Northfield will provide us with a great one day getaway.

What is better than a fresh apple in the fall of the Year?

Our visit to Fireside Orchard will offer up fresh cider, apples and other tasty treats. Our guides will give us all the latest on what has made and continues to make Northfield special; from the James Gang, Carlton College, St Olaf College, Malt-O-Meal and more. Lunch will have you exploring to locate one of Northfields eateries for lunch on your own. Our road home will take us through Hampton with a stop at the recently built Watt Munisotaram, a Buddhist Temple of the Cambodian Buddhist Society.

Guide: S. Mansee Fee: $47 Fee includes: Refreshments at Orchard, admissions, motorcoach transportation, and guide.

Please register by October 22nd.

Art Through Your Eyes Thursday, November 8 Course # 8055-FSA Through our eyes plays, art and design all have a different view. Enjoy a visual feast on this tour of Twin Cities art and design. We will begin at the Guthrie Theater, famous for their plays but also its architecture. This backstage visit will offer a behind-the-scenes look at how Guthrie shows are taken from script to stage. enter the expansive scene shop and learn how they’re transported to each stage; visit the costume shop and explore the rehearsal rooms where company members prepare for performances. Next up? The art of Russia. Education, Enlightenment and Engagement through the Art of Russia is the mission of The Museum of Russian Art. Our docent will guide us to a better understanding of this country’s great creativity. The view from the Macy’s Skyroom restaurant on the 12th floor will be a feast for our eyes as we enjoy lunch on your own. Open your eyes to the creative arts here in our own city.

Guide: S. Mansee Fee: $45.

Fee includes: admissions, motorcoach transportation and guide.

Registration Due by October 1st Pick up Times and Sites: 9:00 a.m.

Eastside YMCA, 875 Arcade St. 9:25 a.m.

St Paul JCC, 1375 St Paul Ave. Approximate Return Time: 3:30 p.m.

Pick up Times and Sites:

Senior Programs

8:00 a.m.

Conway Rec Center, 2090 Conway St. 8:25 a.m.

Oxford Community Ctr, 270 N Lexington Pkwy Approximate Return Time: 5:00 p.m.

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To register for classes, call Community Education Senior Programs at 651-744-3072 or sign up online at www.commed.spps.org

Guthrie’s “A Christmas Carol” Wednesday, December 19 Course # 8056-FSA Experience Crispin Whittell’s 2010 adapataion of the Guthrie’s perennial holiday favorite, as it continues the Theater’s holiday tradition for the 38th year. Relive the story of a cranky old miser who learns real compassion when three ghosts visit him on Christmas Eve. J.C. Cutler returns for a second consecutive year in his acclaimed performance as Ebenezer Scrooge.

Trips and Tours

Trips and Tours

Guide: S. Mansee Fee: $53.

Fee includes: performance, motorcoach transportation and guide.

Registration due by November 13th.

Pick up Times and Sites: 11:40 a.m.

Conway Rec Center, 2090 Conway St. 12:00 p.m.

Oxford Community Ctr, 270 N. Lexington Pkwy Approximate Return Time: 4:30p.m.

“Nellie” at History Theater Thursday, January 31 Course #8051-FSA Civil rights and labor activist Nellie Stone Johnson is a Minnesota hero. Her feisty spirit and drive to succeed made her a political force to be reckoned with on issues of social justice, labor rights, and equality. Renowned playwright Kim Hines tells the remarkable story of this young African-American woman who moved from a farm in northern Minnesota to Minneapolis to attend the U of MN. In the face of discrimination at her job, Nellie fought back by organizing workers to form a union, breaking numerous race and gender barriers along the way. A discussion of the performance to follow. This activity is made possible in part by a grant provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board, through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature from the Minnesota arts and cultural heritage fund. Lunch on your own at the River Room.

Guide: S. Mansee Fee: $10.

Fee includes: admission, school bus transportation, and guide.

Registration Due by January 2nd.

Senior Programs

Pick up Times and Sites: 9:00 a.m.

Conway Rec Center, 2090 Conway St. 9:25 a.m.

Oxford Community Ctr, 270 N. Lexington Pkwy Approximate Return Time: 3:15 p.m.

To register for classes, call Community Education Senior Programs at 651-744-3072 or sign up online at www.commed.spps.org

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Trips and Tours

Trips and Tours

Shores of Lake Michigan May 5 - 11, 2013 Course # 8058-FSA Take a trip along Lake Michigan, featuring the Windy City, Dutch heritage, sand dunes, horse drawn carriages and water at every turn. Our excursion takes us across America’s Dairyland for an overnight stop north of Chicago, with a narrated morning tour of Chicago and a lunch stop at Navy Pier. From there, we will travel to Holland, Michigan, a community inviting the world to celebrate the Dutch heritage during the Holland Tulip Time Festival. This world renown festival showcases Holland’s dynamic community, spectacular tulips, and authentic Dutch architecture. Onward we go to The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Northern Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes voted by Good Morning America viewers as one of the most beautiful places in the country, with its collection of sand dunes that peak at over 400 feet. Beautiful Traverse City will provide our accommodations on Wednesday. Thursday, we will head to Mackinac Island aboard the Star Line Ferry, the boat that produces a 35-foot rooster tail spray. While crossing, drink in the spectacular scenery including the world’s longest suspension bridge that connects Michigan’s two peninsulas. Since 1887, the Grand Hotel, the crown jewel of the secluded island, beckons visitors to a bygone era of old-world hospitality and charm. It is here that we find the Grand Luncheon Buffet, extending nearly 100 feet providing offerings beyond compare. Save room for the dessert table’s 20+ selections. When the feast concludes, enjoy a narrated, horse-drawn carriage tour where we will see Arch Rock, the Governor’s Mansion and Surrey Hill. Continue the nautical theme with a visit to the famous Soo Locks, a National Historic Site that has been allowing ships from around the world access to the heartland of America since 1855. Enjoy a narrated dinner cruise through the two longest locks in the world, right alongside the giant freighters. We will spend the tail end of the trip on the Upper Peninsula, with a visit to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum and the incredible Tahquamenon Falls on the way to Escanaba for our final overnight. Our trip home will take us through the North Woods of Wisconsin and include a visit to a real Lumberjack Camp. This tour is planned in partnership with Landmark Tours and offers a great getaway after a long Minnesota winter. Brochures and registration information is available by calling Saint Paul Community Education at 651-744-3072.

Senior Programs

Guide: S. Mansee Fees - Single: $1,895; Double: $1,495; Triple: $1,395 Includes all attractions, 6 nights hotel, 15 meals, deluxe motorcoach, guides and travel insurance.

Pick up times and sites: 8:00 a.m. SPPS District Administration Building 360 Colborne St., St. Paual Approximate Return Time: 6:00 p.m. May 11.

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To register for classes, call Community Education Senior Programs at 651-744-3072 or sign up online at www.commed.spps.org

Cancellations

Saint Paul Community Education reserves the right to cancel classes due to lack of enrollment or emergencies.

Refunds

•Refunds minus a $5 processing fee will only be issued if requested three (3) business days prior to the start of the first day of class. No refunds will be given after a class has started.

•For classes and tours that have a published cancellation deadline, no refunds or credits will be issued after the specified dates.

•Full refunds or credits are issued if Community Education cancels a class or tour, or the class or tour is already filled.

Special Services

Persons with disabilities are welcome in any class or activity and may bring a helper at no extra charge in most cases (please call first). If you need a reasonable accommodation, contact the Community Education Office where you are registering.

Closings Due to Weather

In case of bad weather, tune to local media for notification of school closings. Saint Paul Community Education Programs are not held when the schools are closed due to inclement weather.

Registration Information Registration is taken by phone, by mail, in person, or online.

Registration for Senior Program classes is taken by the Senior Programs Office, located in Harding High School 1540 East 6th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106.

Community Education Office and programming site addresses are listed on page 2.

Name:__________________________________________ Address:________________________________________ City:_________________________ Zip:_______________ Phone: work ____-____-____Evening: cell ____-____-____ E-mail:_________________________________________

UCare Minnesota Discounts

[ ] Male [ ] Female

UCare for Seniors allows for one $15 discount on a community education class or event each year. The discount does not apply to the Holiday Party or Summer Picnic. Members must be on UCare at the time of registration and through the duration of the class(es). Members will need to include their Ucare ID number when registering.

[ ] Asian or Pacific Islander [ ] Black or African American [ ] Hispanic or Latino [ ] Child 0-5 [ ] Native Hawaiian [ ] Youth 6-17 [ ] Special Needs [ ] White [ ] Other Collecting this information helps us to provide programs and services for our community.

Safety Disclaimer

There is an inherent risk of accident and injury in any activity. It is the responsibility of the participant to be aware that there are assumed risks in participation. Saint Paul Public Schools (ISD #625) assumes no responsibility for injuries received during activities. Any changes in participants’ current physical activity level should be done under the approval and direction of their physician and/or health care provider(s).

SPPS Board of Education John Brodrick Anne Carroll Mary Doran Keith Hardy Jean O’Connell Louise Seeba Elona Street-Stewart

Voluntary Information—check all that apply

Course #

Title

Begin Date

Time

Fee

Payment: [ ] Cash [ ] Check [ ] Visa [ ] MasterCard [ ] Discover Credit card#__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _

Expiration Date: ____/____ Card Holder Name:________________________________ (Leave blank if same as registration)

UCare discount $__________

UCare number _________

Total (minus discount) $__________

To register for classes, call Community Education Senior Programs at 651-744-3072 or sign up online at www.commed.spps.org

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Registration Information

Saint Paul Public Schools Community Education will not hold classes on the following dates: November 6 November 21, 22

Community Education East Office Senior Programs 1540 East 6th Street Saint Paul, MN 55106 651-744-3072 www.commed.spps.org

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID St. Paul, MN 55101 Permit No. 3085

Time Dated Materials

Annual Holiday Party Tuesday, December 4 11:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m.   

Saint Paul Community Education Senior Program and Saint Paul Parks and Recreation’s Recreation for Adults 50+ Program are presenting their annual joint holiday party. The Phalen Golf Clubhouse will be transformed into a holiday atmosphere with dinner, entertainment by “Ole and the Ice Scrapers” and prizes.

Doors open at 11:00 a.m.

See page 14 for program details and registration information!