For motorists 55 years of age and older. Explore changes in traffic laws and traffic safety, the latest vehicle technology, and easy-to-use defensive driving and accident-prevention tips. Completion of these courses will produce approximately a 10% decrease in your car insurance. Starting July 1st, 2024, there is no longer a requirement for an 8 hour initial course. It has been reduced to simply a 4 hour course requirement. All classes are taught by the Precision Driving Center of Minnesota. (Previously Minnesota Highway Safety & Research Center.) Certificates are issued at the end of class.

Create cards including; birthday, sympathy, get well, and thinking of you. Card makers are welcome to bring their preferred adhesive. All supplies included. View the online class listing for examples of what we’ll make!

Ages 18 and up. Hammer in hand, iron heated in the coal forge, anvil at the ready, strike up a new skill in blacksmithing. Spend the day creating a hand-forged project to take home; S-hook or a drive hook. No previous experience necessary. Bring basic safety equipment to class- see below. Safety Equipment: safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying, cotton or leather gloves and closed-toe leather boots or shoes. There will be a lunch break from 12:00-1:00PM. Participants are welcome to bring a lunch or procure lunch from a local eatery. Bring a water bottle to class.

Tonight will be all about tending our growing garden and playing outside. Weeding and watering helps our flowers and veggies grow, and outdoor games help our community grow! Come prepared to get a little dirty! We'll move inside if the weather is bad.

Fishing with the volunteers from Let's Go Fishing, on Lake Riley, in Eden Prairie. You will need your own transportation. Caregivers must register as well. Information about fishing licenses and the exact meeting location will be shared prior to the event. You must have an email account for us to send you the information and required documentation. Maximum of 9 total for each trip.

All Aboard! Meet us at the docks on Harriet Island for a fun sightseeing cruise with Padelford Riverboats. Sights along the way include: the St. Paul High Bridge, Pig’s Eye Cave, the Minnesota River mouth, Pike Island, and the timeless splendor of the mighty Mississippi River. A beef hot dog, chips and a soda are included. Caregivers must register for this course to be ensured a ticket. Courses with the AWD prefix are designed for adults with developmental disabilities.

Making alterations to store-bought clothes, especially jeans, can be tricky. Discover different options for shortening your jeans including leg shaping. Build skills in waist and back fitting using practice fabric before tackling your favorite jeans. Bring your own sewing machine to class. View full supply list online. If you're ready to jump right in, bring topstitching thread that matches your garment along with the jeans. A JEANS or DENIM needle in size 16/100 or 18/110 will help a great deal. Bring your sewing machine and pedal in good working order to the first session. You will also want pins, little scissors and a hem gauge (if you have them), thread for your project.

First Aid covers any emergency that does not require the use of CPR. Topics covered in this American Heart Association course include recognition and treatment of heart attacks, strokes, diabetic emergencies and allergic reactions, as well as first aid treatments for wounds, fractures, burns and other common injuries.

Catch on to American Mahjong! Learn the tiles, understand the basics, ask questions, and get plenty of practice! Leave class with a love of "Mahj" and the skills to play! Game tiles available for use during class.

What is AI and what AI programs are available to use? Experiment with simple AI tools and see what the buzz is about. Please bring your own laptop to the class.

The Wildlife Science Center is where we are headed for a 2 1/2-hour tour to see and learn about some of the United States' wild animals. Hear about animal biology and conservation, and see both mammals and raptors including: black bears, wolves, cougars, hawks, owls, foxes and more! We will have a bonfire, roast some marshmallows and howl with the wolves, too! Caregivers must register as well. We'll take a bus from 1780 West 7th Street to the Wildlife Science Center. Bus will leave promptly at 5 pm and return around 9:30 pm. Please note the bus ride will be approximately 50 minutes each way. Classes with the AwD prefix are designed for adults with developmental disabilities.

Stop your money from going down the drain – fix that leaking faucet yourself! Emphasis on sinks, faucets and tubular drainage, as well as what tools you need to do the job right. The class includes some hands-on opportunities.

One adult and one child, ages 8-15. Register under the name of the child attending. Learn the basics of hand lettering in the relaxed, hands-on workshop. Simple techniques make lettering easier, practice a few different styles, and walk through a step-by-step process to create your own finished 8"x10" hand-lettered poster. Each participant will complete their won piece of artwork to take home.

For those new or relatively new to pickleball and doubles pickleball, discover why pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. Review the rules, practice techniques, and learn about position and strategy. Bring a paddle if you have one, or extra paddles are available to use during class. Protective eyewear is recommended but not required. Class fills quickly - Registration is first come, first serve.

Condition and tone your body with Pilates! Controlled mat exercises create strength, stability and suppleness in the spine while improving abdominal and back strength, posture and balance. Pilates provides stress reduction while enhancing injury prevention. Bring a yoga mat.

Ages 16 and up. Begin building your blacksmith skills by forging your own bottle opener! Bottle openers are quick to make and can incorporate all the basic blacksmithing processes into one compact project. End class with a celebratory bottle-opening to try out your new tool (that means a beer or soda is included!). Please note the following before registering: *Wear closed toe shoes/work boots and dress in layers. Wear natural fiber clothing with long sleeves and pants. *It is recommended that you bring your own work gloves and safety glasses. If you can't, there will be some to use; you will be asked to help sanitize them after use. *Bring a water bottle as it can get hot in the shop, especially during the summer months