PROJECT CHALLENGE
Specialized Programming for Adults with Disabilities Through
Project Challenge: Arts & Crafts
Cooking | Just For Fun
Open Craft Night
Project Challenge Staff
Join us for a fun-filled craft night at Quarryview Education Center in Waite Park! In this creative class, you’ll be able to pick and choose from a variety of craft materials for a project of your choice. Whether you want to build a unique decoration for your home or a special gift for a friend, we’ll help you build a crafty creation that’s just right. Tuition includes materials. Enter door 1.
course # day date time
5800-25W1 Th Apr 17 6-8:30 PM
Quarryview Education Center-1-118 1 Session • $18
Wooden Arrow Sign
Erika L Aschmann
At this crafty class, you’ll design, create, and decorate your own stunning wooden arrow sign. This art will look beautiful displayed on a shelf or hung up on a wall. Tuition includes embellishments and favorite decorating supplies. Enter door 1.
course # day date time
5823-25W1 F Jan 31 5:30-8 PM
Quarryview Education Center-1-118 1 Session • $18
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NEW! 5-Soup Casserole
Tara A Kardong
Warm up on a cold, winter night by spending time with good friends making a yummy casserole dish! You’ll enjoy learning how to cook this simple meal that is sure to be a new favorite. Enter door 31.
course # day date time
5615-25W1 Tu Mar 11 6-8 PM
Apollo High School-813 Foods Room 1 Session • $18
NEW! Easy Chicken
Stroganoff
Project Challenge Staff
Stroganoff is a favorite winter dish that makes a hearty meal. Use precooked chicken or cook it yourself, then learn how to prepare and serve in less than one hour. Perfect for busy, chilly nights. Enter door 31.
course # day date time
5616-25W1 M Apr 21 6-8 PM
Apollo High School-812 Home Ec, 813 Foods Room 1 Session • $18
Coffee, Friends & UNO
Linda Hoon
Relax on a chilly Saturday morning with a warm cup of special blended coffee or hot chocolate, a delicious pastry, and a few friendly games of UNO with friends. Tuition includes pastry and a hot drink. Enter door 3.
course # day date time
5104-25W1 Sa Jan 11 9:30-11 AM
5104-25W2 Sa Feb 22 9:30-11 AM
5104-25W3 Sa Mar 8 9:30-11 AM
5104-25W4 Sa Apr 12 9:30-11 AM
North Junior High-Teacher’s Lounge
1 Session • $10
Bingo
Project Challenge Staff
Join friends for a lucky and exciting evening of socializing, laughter, and great bingo prizes! You may play two cards to increase your chances of winning. Enter door 1.
course # day date time
5107-25W1 W Jan 22 6-8 PM
5107-25W2 Tu Mar 4 6-8 PM
5107-25W3 W Apr 23 6-8 PM
Tech High School-CommonsCafeteria
1 Session • $15
Games Galore
Project Challenge Staff
Enjoy a night of socializing with friends while playing games! This class also provides a fun opportunity to practice skills you can use in daily life including math and money management, taking turns, sportsmanship and teamwork. Games will be provided so no need to bring them from home. Enter door 1.
course # day date time
5100-25W1 Th Jan 23 6-8:30 PM
5100-25W2 F Feb 21 6-8:30 PM
5100-25W3 W Mar 26 6-8:30 PM
5100-25W4 Tu Apr 22 6-8:30 PM
Quarryview Education Center-1-118
1 Session • $14
Pizza, Pop & a Movie
Project Challenge Staff
Come with us to the movies! Enjoy an evening full of food, fun, and friends. Enjoy the night socializing and eating delicious pizza while watching a recent PG or PG-13 movie. Tuition includes food costs. Enter door 1.
course # day date time
5109 -25W1 F Jan 24 6-9 PM
Quarryview Education Center-1-118 1 Session • $25
Tic-Tac-Toe Bowling
John Johnson
You’ll enjoy an evening of fun combining bowling with Tic-Tac-Toe! You and a registered friend will share a game card marked with bowling terms such as strike, spare, and gutter. As you bowl, items are crossed off the card. Be the first to get three in a row crossed off and win a prize. Tuition includes two games of bowling, shoes, and prizes.
course # day date time
5024-25W1 Th Jan 16 6:30-8:30 PM
Southway Bowl 1 Session • $18
Colored Pin Bowling
John Johnson
Do you love to bowl? Come on out for a fun twist on the classic game. Find a colored pin on your turn and knock it down for a chance to win a prize! Tuition includes games of bowling, rental shoes, and prizes.
course # day date time
5014-25W1 Th Jan 30 6:30-8:30 PM
Southway Bowl 1 Session • $18
Project Challenge: Just For Fun Adults
With Disabilities
Valentine Bowling
John Johnson
Join friends for a fun Valentine-themed evening of bowling. You’ll receive a Valentine heart card marked with bowling terms. Bowlers cross off four bowling terms in a row to mend the broken heart and win a prize! Tuition includes two games of bowling, rental shoes, and prizes.
course # day date time
5007-25W1 Th Feb 13 6:30-8:30 PM
Southway Bowl
1 Session • $18
Bowling Bingo
John Johnson
You’ll enjoy an evening of fun in this class combining bowling with bingo. At the beginning of each game, you’ll receive a bingo card marked with bowling terms. As you bowl, items are crossed off the card. A winning bingo card receives a prize. Tuition includes two games of bowling, shoes, and prizes.
course # day date time
5002-25W2 Th Feb 20 6:30-8:30 PM
Southway Bowl 1 Session • $18
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Lucky Leprechaun Bowling
John Johnson
Are you hoping to find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? During this lucky game, bowlers get a prize after completing four shamrock squares in a row. For extra luck, wear green! Tuition includes two games of bowling, rental shoes, and prizes.
course # day date time
5004-25W1 Th Mar 13 6:30-8:30 PM
Southway Bowl 1 Session • $18
Odd/Even Bowling
John Johnson
Pick a card from the deck and then try to match your bowling score to the card, either an odd or even number. If your game score matches your card, spin the wheel for a chance at a prize! Tuition includes shoe rental and two games of bowling.
course # day date time
5022-25W1 Th Mar 20 6:30-8:30 PM
Southway Bowl
1 Session • $18
No Tap Bowling
John Johnson
You can bowl in a no-tap game where nine pins down count as a strike! Register with friends for this exciting night of fun. Tuition includes games of bowling, rental shoes, and prizes.
course # day date time
5005-25W1 Th Apr 10 6:30-8:30 PM
Southway Bowl
1 Session • $18
Project Challenge: Recreation & Fitness | Special Events
Spring Singers
Meriah Chamberlain
You’ll join our Project Challenge choir and perform favorite songs in front of a live audience. There will be four evening practices and a recital the final evening. Family and friends are invited to watch the performance on concert night at no cost. Tuition includes refreshments on the final night. Bring to class: sheet music or a CD if you would like to sing a solo. Class limit: 50. Enter door 7.
course # day date time
5110-25W1 F Mar 14-Apr 11 6-8 PM
Apollo High School-112 Choir Room and Auditorium
5 Sessions • $35
Karaoke & Root Beer Floats
Project Challenge Staff
You’ll have the opportunity to showcase your singing skills at this interactive class. A karaoke machine will be set up just for your moment in the spotlight. Bring musical CDs or choose from the Project Challenge collection. Dancing shoes are optional. Afterward, singers will enjoy a root beer float. Enter door 1.
course # day date time
5112-25W1 F May 2 6-9 PM Quarryview Education Center-1-118 1 Session • $17
Move & Groove Dance Class
Erika L Aschmann
You’ll move to the music with this easyto-follow dance class. Each class will offer a new routine along with dance instruction. Dance movement provides exercise that can be fun and good for you too! Enter door 1.
course # day date time
5206-25W1 F Jan 10 5:30-7 PM
5206-25W2 Su Feb 23 5:30-7 PM
Madison Elementary School-119A Small Gym
1 Session • $15
Wellness Beats
Krista Dotseth
Let loose your inner ROCK STAR in this drumming fitness class. Using an exercise ball, bucket, and drumsticks as workout equipment, you’ll experience a workout that combines a traditional program with music and rhythm. Following the exercise portion, you’ll learn about personal wellness techniques to help you be your best. Wheelchair accessible. Enter door 1.
course # day date time
5201-25W1 Th Jan 9
4:45-5:45 PM
5201-25W2 Th Feb 6 4:45-5:45 PM
5201-25W3 Th Mar 6 4:45-5:45 PM
5201-25W4 Th Apr 3 4:45-5:45 PM
Madison Elementary School-119A Gym
Small 1 Session • $16
Chair Fitness
Krista Dotseth
Are you looking for a way to stay active this winter? Chair Fitness is a comprehensive chair exercise program for those who want a seated workout. This program is designed to deliver a FUN and interactive workout that uplifts people while providing a total body workout. Equipment is provided. Enter door 1.
course # day date time
5202-25W1 Th Jan 16 4:45-5:45 PM
5202-25W2 Th Feb 27 4:45-5:45 PM
5202-25W3 Th Mar 27 4:45-5:45 PM
5202-25W4 Th Apr 24 4:45-5:45 PM
Madison Elementary School-119A Gym
Small
1 Session • $15
Dinner & a Movie
Heidi Larson
Enjoy a tasty, light supper at Zaffiro’s Pizza in Waite Park and afterward attend a movie at Marcus Parkwood Cinema (conveniently located just down the carpeted hallway from the restaurant). Participant pick up will be at the theater following the movie. Tuition includes movie admission. Bring to class: spending money for your meal and movie snacks.
course # day date time
5401-25W1 M Jan 13 5-9 PM
5401-25W2 M Feb 10 5-9 PM
5401-25W3 M Mar 24 5-9 PM
5401-25W4 M Apr 14 5-9 PM
Parkwood Theater
1 Session • $20
NEW! Creative Storytelling with Cow Tipping Press
Cow Tipping Press
Join dedicated teachers for this amazing creative writing experience! If you are able to use words to communicate and share your story, you’ll work to create original stories sharing your unique perspectives and talents. With instructors able to write your shared word, no previous experience is necessary. At the end of the course, your works will be published in a book and shared with the community. New material is offered, which differs from previous sessions.
Enter door 1.
course # day date time
5427-25W1 Tu Jan 28-Feb 25 6-8 PM
Apollo High School-Resource Center (North), Resource Center (South)
5 Sessions • $50
Valentine’s Dance
Project Challenge Staff
Let’s DANCE! Invite a special Valentine friend to register with you and enjoy an evening of music, fun, and dancing. Dance music provided by our favorite DJ. Pre-registration is preferred. Walkins must be accompanied by staff with payment, full name, address, email and phone number to register at the door. Tuition includes DJ, party snack, and beverage. Enter door 5.
course # day date time
5420-25W1 F Feb 7 7-9 PM
South Junior High-Cafeteria, Lower Gym 1 Session • $8
Valentine Party
Project Challenge Staff
You’ll love a fun-filled afternoon decorating delicious Valentine cookies, playing bingo for fun prizes and making colorful Valentine crafts. Tuition includes materials and refreshments. Enter door 3.
course # day date time
5421-25W1 Sa Feb 8 12-3 PM
North Junior High-Cafe 1 Session • $25
Project Challenge: Special Events
Adults With Disabilities
Gratitude Journaling Arc Minnesota
This class will teach participants about gratitude journaling. Participants will learn about the different ways to journal, how journaling can be beneficial and create a better sense of self-awareness and how to feel and be more positive.
course # day date time
5434-25W1 W Feb 12-26 6-7:30 PM
Quarryview Education Center-1-125 3 Sessions • $18
Go Wild!
Project Challenge Staff
Go Wild! Are you a hockey fan or know someone who is? You won’t want to miss this opportunity to see the Minnesota Wild play on the big screen at The Ultimate Sports Bar. Bring to class: money for your meal and drink.
course # day date time
5402-25W1 Su Mar 2 2:15-5:30 PM
The Ultimate Sports Bar 1 Session • $15
St. Cloud State University Hockey Game
Project Challenge Staff
Enjoy an evening of fun and excitement watching the St. Cloud State University men’s Husky hockey team play. Meet inside the ticket doors located at the south end of the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center at SCSU. Please make arrangements to be picked up at the same location when the game concludes. Tuition includes admission. If participats choose to purchase food or gift shop items, the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center is a credit card only facility. REGISTRATION ENDS February 12th! NOTE: Dial-a-ride will not be available for pickup after the game.
course # day date time
5417-25W1 Sa Mar 8 5:30-9:15 PM
SCSU National Hockey Center
1 Session • $30
St. Cloud State University Hockey Game
Assistant Fee
Assistants much register at the same time as their participant/client so the correct number of tickets can be purchased.
5417-25W1A • $15
Inclusion and Equity in the Workplace
Arc Minnesota
This class will teach participants about their workplace rights as well as ways to speak up and advocate for themselves. Participants will also learn about how to advocate for any access and accommodations in their workplace. Tuition includes: all learning materials, snacks and beverages.
course # day date time
5433-25W1 W Mar 12 6-8 PM
Quarryview Education Center-1-125
1 Session • $10
Dining at the Ranch
Project Challenge Staff
Enjoy great conversation with friends at Pizza Ranch in Waite Park for an all-youcan-eat buffet. A room is reserved just for us! Feast on a variety of different pizzas, chicken, potatoes, salads, soup and dessert. Bring to class: money for your meal and beverage (tuition covers cost of staff only).
course # day date time
5406-25W1 Tu Mar 18 5:30-7:30 PM
Pizza Ranch
1 Session • $7
Project Challenge: Special Events
Snacks & My Super Self!
Arc Minnesota
Do you want to become a superhero change maker, be a confident and kind leader, and learn skills to become your best self? If so, then this fun, four-part class series is just right for you. Learn about self-advocacy, how to make positive change and live your best life. Tuition includes snacks, materials, and a pizza party on the final night. NOTE: The curriculum is the same as previous Super Self classes. Enter door 1.
course # day date time
5407-25W1 W Apr 2-16 6-8:30 PM
Quarryview Education Center-1-125 3 Sessions • $20
Great Theatre Presents “All Shook Up”
Project Challenge Staff
Get ready to shake things up! Check out this jukebox musical comedy featuring the music of Elvis Presley in a story of romance, rebellion, and rock n’ roll.
REGISTRATION ENDS: January 22nd
course # day date time
5435-25W1 Su Feb 9 1:40-4:30 PM
Paramount Theatre
1 Session • $40
Great Theatre presents “All Shook Up”Assistant Fee
Assistants are required to register at the same time as their participant/client so that the correct number of tickets can be purchased.
REGISTRATION ENDS: January 22nd.
5435-25W1A • $20
Great Theatre presents “Steel Magnolias”
Project Challenge Staff
Set in a tight-knit community in a small Louisiana town, Truvy’s salon is the go-to place for a beauty fix with a hearty side of gossip. Enjoy this dramatic comedy focusing on a group of women who face life’s triumphs and tragedies together.
REGISTRATION ENDS: February 19th.
course # day date time
5436-25W1 Su Mar 9 1:40-4:30 PM
Paramount Theatre 1 Session • $40
Great Theatre presents “Steel Magnolias” - Assistant Fee
Assistants are required to register at the same time as their participant/client so that the correct number of tickets can be purchased.
REGISTRATION ENDS: February 19th.
5436-25W1A • $20
Great Theatre presents “Mary Poppins”
Project Challenge Staff
Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century London, this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical follows the transformation of the Banks family. See this family musical with the practically perfect nanny who turns ordinary moments into extraordinary adventures.
REGISTRATION ENDS: April 9th.
course # day date time
5437-25W1 Su Apr 27 1:40-4:30 PM
Paramount Theatre 1 Session • $40
Great Theatre presents “Mary Poppins”Assistant Fee
Assistants are required to register at the same time as their participant/client so that the correct number of tickets can be purchased.
REGISTRATION ENDS: April 9th.
5437-25W1A • $20
Project Challenge
ASSISTANTS, PLEASE NOTE: If staff are required to be with a participant, please pay close attention to the classes that they are signing up for.
Pre – registration is REQUIRED prior to class for those classes that have an Assistant fee. It is recommended that assistants sign up the same time as they sign up their participants.
Why is this information needed?
• To purchase an admission ticket for you. If you are not registered, a ticket will not be purchased for you.
• If you would like a seat on the bus for a trip, we need to know you are going. In order to accommodate wheelchairs and walkers, a bus with a lift is usually taken which is a small bus. Seats on a bus are given to only those who have registered.
Plays: Arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before the start of the play in order for all to be seated before the play starts. We want to be courteous of other patrons. Tickets for events are purchased up to a month in advance. Keep this in mind and avoid registering last minute as there may not be a ticket available for you.
Trips: Register at the same time as participants to ensure the correct number of tickets are purchased and a bus is ordered. Please arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of time to allow for boarding and a punctual departure time.
PARTICIPANTS: Project Challenge participants need to pay the class fee only.
A late fee will be charged for late pick-ups ($5/15 min.) payable at the time of pick-up.
For Project Challenge ticketed events such as plays and sporting events/games, refunds will not be issued if a class participant requests a cancellation once the registration deadline has passed (if one is indicated in the class description).
Class Locations
DISTRICT LOCATIONS
Apollo High School
1000 N. 44th Ave.
St. Cloud, MN 56303
Door 31, South Side
Door 4, 7, North Side
Door 19, East Side
320-370-8650
Clearview Elementary School
7310 SE Highway 24
Clear Lake, MN 55319
Door 1, West Side
320-370-6510
Discovery Community School
700 7th St. S.
Waite Park, MN 56387
Door 1, North Side
320-370-6180
Kennedy Community School
1300 Jade Rd.
St. Joseph, MN 56374
Door 1, West Side
320-370-7430
Lincoln Elementary School
336 SE 5th Ave.
St. Cloud, MN 56304
Door 1, West Side
320-370-6660
Madison Elementary School
2805 N. 9th St.
St. Cloud, MN 56303
Door 8, North Side
320-370-6330
North Junior High School
1212 N. 29th Ave.
St. Cloud, MN 56303
Door 3, South Side
320-370-7000
Oak Hill Community School
2600 Cty. Rd. 136
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Door 1, West Side
320-370-6000
Quarryview Education Center
800 7th St. S.
Waite Park, MN 56387
Door 1, North Side
320-370-8200
South Junior High School
1120 15th Ave. S.
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Door 5, East Side (tennis courts)
320-370-7230
Talahi Community School 1321 University Dr. SE
St. Cloud, MN 56304
Door 1, South Side
320-370-7780
Tech High School
4200 S. 33rd St.
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Door 2, South Side 320-370-8350
Westwood Elementary School 5800 Ridgewood Rd.
St. Cloud, MN 56303
Door 5, South Side 320-370-7630
OUT OF DISTRICT LOCATIONS
Boulder Pointe Equestrian & Event Center, LLC
6612 189th Ln. NW. Anoka, MN, 55303
Calvary Community Church
1200 Roosevelt Rd. St. Cloud, MN 56301
Dee Cheng Kung Fu 85 3rd St. NE. Waite Park, MN 56387
Emotion in Motion
730 S. Benton Dr. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Herb Brooks Hockey Center 1204 4th Ave. S. St. Cloud, MN 56301
Kraemer Lake - Wildwood County Park
12857 County Rd. 51 St. Joseph, MN 56374
Mississippi River City Park
41300 Co. Rd. 1 Rice, MN 56367
Nice Axe 75 3rd St. NE. Waite Park, MN 56387
Parkwood Theater 1533 Frontage Rd N. Waite Park, MN 56387
Paramount Theater 913 W. St. Germain St. St. Cloud, MN 56301
Pizza Ranch 110 2nd St. S. #119 Waite Park, MN 56387
Quarry Park and Nature Reserve 1802 County Rd. 137 Waite Park, MN 56387
Shanti Yoga Center 2820 2nd St. S #150
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Southway Bowl 1222 33rd St. S.
St. Cloud, MN 56301
St. Cloud Boxing/Wrestling Club 220 7th Ave. S.
St. Cloud, MN 56301
St. Cloud Karate & Tai Chi Instruction 1514 3rd St. N.
St. Cloud, MN 56303
St. Cloud Soo Bahk Do Karate 223 7th Ave.
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Skatin’ Place St. Cloud 3302 Southway Dr. St. Cloud, MN 56301
The Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill 1101 Division St. Waite Park, MN 56387
Warner Lake County Park 1485 County Rd. 143 Clearwater, MN 55320
Make Lifelong Learning a Reality
Would you be willing to “sponsor a participant” who is unable to participate in a Community Education activity or class due to financial challenges? We invite you to take this opportunity to make a dollar donation or to be on a list of those who have committed to help when such a need arises so that we can connect with you.
For more information on the “Sponsor a participant” program, please contact Community Education at 320-370-8200, or email CommunityEd@isd742.org.
Donate online at isd742.ce.eleyo.com
WHEN TO REGISTER
Registration for classes is open upon receipt of the catalog. Online registration announcements will be made available at www.isd742.org/CommunityEd.
CLASS CONFIRMATION
Unless we contact you, assume the course is held at the time and place indicated and that you are registered.
CANCELLATIONS
• Complete refund is given if a class is canceled or filled.
• A $5 cancellation fee plus direct expenses (materials, transportation, ticket and/or other class costs) will be charged if participants cancel a class within five working days and up to 24 hours prior to class.
• Classes canceled less than 24 hours in advance will not be refunded.
• A $5/15 minute late pick-up fee is due upon pick-up.
• For Project Challenge ticketed events such as plays and sporting events/ games, refunds will not be issued if a class participant requests a cancellation once the registration deadline has passed (if one is indicated in the class description).
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
If participants are not 100% satisfied with a class, they can contact the Community Education Main Office at 320-370-8200 and we will gladly address your concerns.
SCHOOL CLOSINGS
If school closes during the day due to bad weather, Community Education will cancel all activities. Announcements are made on the District 742 website and local radio stations.
BE AN INSTRUCTOR
District 742 Community Education instructors are employed because they have a special skill or expertise they are willing to share with the community.
District 742 Community Education does not endorse the opinions or business affiliation of instructors.
TRIPS & OUTINGS
All pick up times listed indicate the time the bus/van leaves that location. It takes some time to board the bus and secure wheelchairs so we ask that you arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the departure time.
ACCOMMODATIONS
To facilitate your participation in a class/ activity, please call 320-370-8200.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
If you are eligible to receive financial assistance, it will consist of 50% off per class up to a $20 max per participant per catalog. You must be a resident of District 742 to qualify. Verification required. If you are a member of UCare Minnesota, contact Community Education for information regarding partial fee reimbursement.
5 Easy Ways to Register
1. ONLINE
www.isd742.org/CommunityEd
2. PHONE
320-370-8200. Please have credit card and course information ready.
3. MAIL
Complete the form and mail it with your check (payable to District 742 Community Education), money order or credit card number to: District 742 Community Education Quarryview Education Center 800 7th Street South Waite Park, MN 56387
4. FAX
Fill out the registration form including credit card number and fax to 320-370-8218.
5. IN PERSON
Community Education Main Office
Quarryview Education Center 800 7th Street South Waite Park, MN 56387
OFFICE HOURS
M-F • 7:30 am – 4 pm
