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Smartphone Photos for Beginners
Discover techniques for picture taking, editing, re-coloring, captioning, and more with your smartphone. Learn how to share that photo via text, email, or a social media platform and save it to the cloud for later use, or have it printed. Bring your smartphone to class. -
Your Will and Estate Planning Considerations
Gain a working understanding of Minnesota law regarding wills and information about the role of a will in your overall estate planning. Learn considerations for planning a will and receive tools and information for preparing your own valid simple will. If married, spouses are encouraged to enroll. -
Side Hustle Success in the GIG Economy - Online Course
Discover the basics of today’s gig economy and how to create your own successful side hustle. We’ll look at opportunities in both service and project gigs, how to market yourself, recordkeeping/tax considerations, and how to avoid some of the most common pitfalls. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. Please see your Class Confirmation email for your online meeting information and more information on joining meetings. -
Know your Smartphone/Tablet - Individual Instruction - In Person
Receive one-on-one instruction and learn how to get the most from your smartphone or tablet! You'll have 45 minutes of private instruction time to ask questions and increase your smartphone/tablet skills! All levels are welcome. Whether you've just received your first device, or you've got the basics down and want to learn about video chatting, apps, need help accessing your calendar or email from your other devices or assistance with organizing and transferring information between your phone, tablet, or the Cloud. When registering you will be asked to choose the level that sounds most like you, so your instructor can make the most out of your time together. If you are debating between two levels, choose the lower level as the one-on-one format of this class will allow your instructor to move quickly through the things you know, cover the things you don't, and then continue teaching you new things. El instructor habla español con fluidez; los hispanohablantes son bienvenidos. -
Photo Editing & Organization
Learn best practices for photo organization: storage, including cloud & physical locations; file organization; and photo-editing options. Bring a phone, computer, or tablet to class with some photos loaded. -
Introduction to Senior Housing
Looking for alternatives to single family living? Explore cooperatives, subsidized apartments, market rate independent rentals, and housing complexes that offer a continuum of care ranging from independent living to assisted living. Discuss options, consider the best fit for you, and plan your next steps. -
Writing a Business Plan - Online Course
Capture your business vision on paper, whether it’s a part-time gig or to build your empire. Learn how to write your plan from title page to financial projections, plan structure, sorting ideas, staying motivated, and finishing. Good for start-ups as well as existing business expansion. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. Please see your Registration Confirmation email for your online meeting information and more information on joining meetings. -
Computer 101
Get a grasp of the basics of all things computer, from the keyboard to the internet to emailing. Build your computer skills in this three-session course. No experience necessary. -
7 Steps to Selling and/or Buying a Home
Thinking about selling your home and want to maximize your return? Or planning to buy and wondering what steps to take? Get valuable insights and tips to navigate the buying and selling process successfully. -
Retirement Income Strategies
What happens after the paychecks stop? Examine how to budget for retirement expenses, potential sources of retirement income and potential risks to that income such as LTC and health care costs. -
Smartphone for Travel
Get the most use out of your smartphone when traveling! Discover apps useful to travelers, and what you should consider to keep your phone secure. Bring your phone to class fully charged. -
Moving Your Aging Parents
Are you facing the tough decision of finding appropriate housing options for your aging parents? Moving your older family members is often a challenge, especially when they are reluctant to address the issue. Get advice for these situations and also get a general overview of the housing market for those considering buying or selling a home. Included with the class is a guide called "Common Mistakes Children of Aging Parents Make and How to Avoid Them!" which includes the following topics: Conversation starters for discussing late-life housing choices with aging parents Solutions for remodeling homes designed for aging-in-place Descriptions of common senior living options and 55+ communities Key questions to ask when researching assisted living and long-term care communities Tips and criteria for hiring key service providers Facts about estate sales and auctions Frequently Asked Questions and much more. -
Your Health Care Directives: Legal Perspective
Learn about health care directives and how to convey your wishes when you are unable to communicate for yourself. Discuss practical considerations in choosing your health care agent(s), and get information and materials to assist you in drafting your directive. -
Medicare 101
Medicare can be complicated, but the Senior LinkAge Line is here to help. Whether you’ve been on Medicare for a few years and just need a refresher, or you’re brand new to Medicare, Medicare 101 will help you understand the basics so you can manage your health care options. -
Dream Big, Start Small: Launching a Home Business - Online Course
Doing business from home can be a smart, economic move. Learn about your community’s business-in-home regulations and tax advantages, strategies to get you out of your PJs and into a schedule, and separating family and business even in small spaces. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. Please see your Class Confirmation email for your online meeting information and more information on joining meetings. -
Wills and Trusts
Increase your understanding of wills and trusts and the pros and cons for both. Topics will also include protecting your assets from federal estate tax, probate and procedures dealing with courts, power of attorney and health care declaration (living will). -
Minnesota Aging Pathways - Who We Are and What We Do
Discover the role of Minnesota Aging Pathways in providing resources to enable seniors to stay independent in their homes as long as possible. Explore consumer programs and services, objective information about Medicare, and health insurance options to Medicare beneficiaries of all ages. -
Savvy Social Security Planning
Learn what baby boomers should consider when coordinating their retirement income and social security. Do you know how to estimate your benefits? We discuss five factors to consider when applying for benefits. Does it make sense to delay or not? Also, might it be better to delay benefits and coordinate with your spouse? Other innovative strategies, as well as how to minimize taxes on benefits, are reviewed. -
Know your Smartphone/Tablet - Individual Instruction - In Person
Receive one-on-one instruction and learn how to get the most from your smartphone or tablet! You'll have 45 minutes of private instruction time to ask questions and increase your smartphone/tablet skills! All levels are welcome. Whether you've just received your first device, or you've got the basics down and want to learn about video chatting, apps, need help accessing your calendar or email from your other devices or assistance with organizing and transferring information between your phone, tablet, or the Cloud. When registering you will be asked to choose the level that sounds most like you, so your instructor can make the most out of your time together. If you are debating between two levels, choose the lower level as the one-on-one format of this class will allow your instructor to move quickly through the things you know, cover the things you don't, and then continue teaching you new things. El instructor habla español con fluidez; los hispanohablantes son bienvenidos. -
Practical ChatGPT Training for Everyone
Curious about the Artificial Intelligence powered ChatGPT? Understand how it works and why it's taking the world by storm. Explore practical everyday uses in both the workforce and at home, ensuring you stay in the loop when ChatGPT is mentioned in conversations and on the news. -
Financing Your Business - Online Course
Launching and building your business takes money. Discover sources of funding available for both start-ups and established small businesses. Review loans, credit cards, investors, grants and crowd-sourcing, as well as how personal credit and credit repair impact being funded. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. Please see your Class Confirmation email for your online meeting information and more information on joining meetings. -
Choosing a Career in the Trades
Thinking about a career change or trying to figure out your future? Many opportunities exist in the trades. Hear about different trades, including the schooling and skills needed, as well as expectations, insurance, work cycles, and more. -
Photography Class
Build foundational photography skills by mastering manual camera settings, shot composition, and basic storytelling techniques. Learn to control camera and use light effectively as a creative tool. -
Tech Skills for Everyday Life
Discover how to use different applications on your smartphone to help you do everyday things. Whether it's signing up for the in-store apps for savings or scanning a QR code for a menu in a restaurant, we'll help you gain those skills. Bring your smartphone to the class.
