Community Education Courses


Pre-registration is required, unless otherwise noted. 3 Easy Ways to Register: On the school’s website under Comm. Ed., email or Call the Community Ed. Office at 218-485-4435 Extension 1602. The office is open Monday-Thursday. Payments can be made via Infinite Campus if your family has a student account, dropped off in District Office or sent to: M.L.C.E. 4812 County Road 10, Moose Lake MN 55767  
 


Women’s Weightlifting-All Levels.  FULL-THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL INTEREST!!
Start out the new year in the Weight room! MLHS teacher, Beckie Jackson, will educate and inspire you to build a strong foundation of confidence in the weight room.  This class is aimed at equipping women with safe weight training practices, focusing on using the various equipment and developing confidence. NO prior gym experience? this course will be the bridge between not having any experience in the weight room and being able to go in and have the confidence to lift by yourself. Need a push to get back into the gym? Let Beckie’s energy & love of weightlifting get you back into the game in a relaxed, non-judgmental space. Choose 8 or 16 sessions, 
*All proceeds will help purchase supplies & equipment for the weight room!

 


55+ DRIVER REFRESHER  & Initial 8 Hour COURSES
SAVE 10% ON YOUR AUTO INSURANCE. THE MN HIGHWAY SAFETY AND RESEARCH CENTER AT ST. CLOUD STATE UNIV. DEVELOPED THIS PROGRAM, SPECIFICALLY FOR SENIOR DRIVERS. IT CONSISTS OF 4 HOURS OF LECTURE, DISCUSSION AND EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS. THERE ARE NO WRITTEN OR BEHIND THE WHEEL TESTS. UPON COMPLETION OF THE COURSE, DRIVERS OVER THE AGE OF 55 ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A 10% DISCOUNT ON THEIR AUTO INSURANCE. TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE: HABITS AND ATTITUDES, TIRES AND TRACTION, SIGNS, ETC. *MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO THE MINN. HIGHWAY & RESEARCH CENTER. PLEASE PAY PRIOR TO THE CLASS DATE. PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT AND CHECKS CAN BE MAILED TO MOOSE LAKE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AT THE ADDRESS LISTED ABOVE.

MAY 7            FOUR HOUR REFRESHER  4:00-8:00 P.M.
MAY 22 & MAY 23     EIGHT HOUR INITIAL COURSE. 4:00-8:00 P.M.     TWO- EVENING COURSE
COURSE FEE FOUR HOUR REFRESHER: $24 MADE PAYABLE TO MN HIGHWAY SAFETY & RESEARCH CENTER
COURSE FEE EIGHT HOUR COURSE: $28 MADE PAYABLE TO MN HIGHWAY SAFETY & RESEARCH CENTER
INSTRUCTOR: DOUG JUNTUNEN      LOCATION: MLHS ROOM #127
RETIREMENT & MEDICARE WORKSHOPS
THRIVENT FINANCIAL, GREENSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP ARE OFFERING THESE FREE WORKSHOPS THIS FALL WITH FOUR EVENINGS TO CHOOSE FROM. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF BOTH WORKSHOPS, OR CHOOSE THE ONE BEST SUITED FOR YOU. THE COURSES ARE FREE, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
THE DATES AVAILABLE ARE:     APRIL 10    MAY 8

5 KEYS TO RETIRING FEARLESSLY 6:00-6:45 P.M. ROOM 602 
IN THIS WORKSHOP, WE WILL EXPLORE 5 KEY RETIREMENT STRATEGIES TO CONSIDER FOR A SUCCESSFUL RETIREMENT IN TODAY’S WORLD. WE WILL ADDRESS THE PITFALLS THAT CAN DERAIL A RETIREMENT PLAN IF LEFT UNCHECKED. HOSTED BY TODD RENGO & PAUL SPINDLER

MEDICARE 101 7:00-7:45 P.M. ROOM 602
THIS WORKSHOP WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO THE BASICS OF MEDICARE, OPTIONS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A PLAN, AND PROVIDE INSIGHT TO HELP YOU TO NAVIGATE THE NEXT STEPS MORE CONFIDENTLY.  HOSTED BY JOSEPH WISE.
Winter Sowing, The A-z of Seeds & Success With Plant Cuttings
Join Three local master gardeners for a delightful evening of topics to further your growing abilities.
presented by Master Gardener, Lyle Giersdorf, Winter sowing is a simple method of starting seeds outdoors in winter for spring transplanting. Barb Isaacson will familiarize you with sprouting & collecting many types of seeds and Karen Johnson will inspire you with her vast knowledge of plant cuttings and how to propagate with ease.

MLHS Community Ed. Room #602
April 9   6:00-7:00 p.m.
Course Fee:  $3, please register by April 5th.

DANCE FOR FITNESS & FUN
MAURA IS BACK, READY TO DANCE! THIS 7-WEEK SESSION IS OPEN TO BOTH BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE LEVEL STUDENTS. IT FOCUSES ON APPLYING THE MOVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH BELLY DANCE AND VARIOUS FOREIGN CULTURES TO EXERCISE. THE CLASS WILL INCLUDE STRETCHING, REVIEW, INTRODUCTION TO ADVANCED MOVEMENTS, A SHORT AEROBIC ROUTINE AND LEARNING A CHOREOGRAPHED DANCE. PRE-REGISTRATION WITH COMMUNITY EDUCATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND CLASS.

FEBRUARY 21,28  MARCH 13,20,27   APRIL 3,10.     5:00-6:15 pm
MLHS AUDITORIUM OR OTHERWISE POSTED
INSTRUCTOR: MAURA COREY
COURSE FEE: $35 FOR FULL SESSION OR $5.00 PER CLASS 
Aroma Slow Flow Yoga
This class will combine flowing movements, breath, and carefully selected aromas/essential oils in a calm Vinyasa practice. This class consists of Sun Salutations, standing postures, balancing poses, twists, basic inversions, and always ends with a deep, relaxing Savasana. Slow Flow is perfect for those who want to explore breath work and meditation, or just slow down and deepen into their practice. Whether you are new to yoga or well-versed, we are all learning together and there is a place for you in this practice. Bring a mat & join instructor, Julie Rose, (RYT 200) for this 6- week session.

MLHS School Library           
March 21,28 April 4,11,18 & 25.   6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
Course Fee: $55        Six evenings of yoga  

 

Babysitting Safety Course 
The Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program from the American Safety and Health Institute provides everything you need to know for safe and successful babysitting. The YouTube "vlogger" style presentation of the video brings a youthful and high-energy spirit to the program content, and the colorful magazine format of the student book makes learning fun. From getting started with your business, to working with parents and children, to key safety, caregiving, and first aid tips, CABS will help set you up for babysitting success. Students must be present for the entire class and complete the achievement of the core learning objectives to receive certification valid for two years. Students attend this class independently and should come prepared with a notebook and pen. 
For ages 4th Grade & up 

Friday, March 1st  (No School). 9:00am-12:00pm
Course Fee:  $55 
Location:  Comm.Ed./KIDS plus room #602
*If your student is also enrolled in Home Alone, they can bring a bag lunch & eat with us in the commons during the break.

Home Alone Class
Is your child ready for the independence of being home alone? Parents need to be sure their children have the skills and maturity to handle the responsibility safely. Whether it is for an hour after school or several hours a day during the summer, being trusted to be home alone can be a positive experience for a child who is mature and well prepared. This class for children will address several topics relating to being "Home Alone," including age guidelines, safe habits, house rules, after school routines, phone calls and door knocks, dog emergencies, personal safety, handling the unexpected, gun safety, severe weather, fire safety, intruders, and first aid tips. Students attend this class independently and should come prepared with a notebook and pen. Parents are encouraged to review the take-home information and discuss it with their child.   
For ages 2nd grade & up.

Friday, March 1st (NO School)  12:30 pm-2:30pm
Course Fee:  $25
Location: Comm.Ed/KIDS Plus Room #602

 

FUSED GLASS PLANT STAKES-FOR AGES 14 +
JOIN OUR VERY OWN ART TEACHER, MARY DEYOUNG, AND CREATE ONE OF A KIND GARDEN STAKES BY LAYERING GLASS & FIRING IN A KILN. DISCOVER THE ART OF KILN-FORMING INCLUDING TYPES OF GLASS & BASIC PRINCIPLES OF COMPATIBILITY. LEARN THE HAND TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SCORING, CUTTING, COLDWORKING AND SHAPING GLASS. YOU'LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE FROM TRANSPARENT, SHEET GLASS AND GLASS STRINGERS. STUDENTS WILL MAKE 6-8 WORKS OF ART & COST WILL VARY-DEPENDING ON PROJECT SIZES & TYPE OF GLASS USED. *PROJECTS WILL NEED TO BE PICKED UP A WEEK AFTER THE CLASS.

MARCH 13      5:00-6:30 PM
MLHS ART ROOM
COURSE FEE: $3 PAYABLE TO COMM. ED. MATERIALS FEE: $40-$80 PAYABLE TO COMM.ED.  AT TIME OF CLASS
 
Crochet A Bouquet Of Lavender
I’m told these are quite easy to make, just connect the chain stitches...Lauren Ross has a little time to spare this spring and wants to show you the joys of crocheting! these lavender flowers will brighten up your office or home and you may just find a new hobby you can’t put down!  
Beginners & novice crocheters are welcome to this two-night class.  Lauren will also demonstrate other popular crocheted items. (maybe you won’t need the second night, but just in case...) register by March 25th.  ******On display in HS office*******

MLHS Media Center
April 1 & 2.  6:00-7:30 p.m.                                                                    
Course Fee: $10, includes all materials-enough for 3 stems of lavender

YOUTH DRIVER'S EDUCATION CLASSROOM & BEHIND THE WHEEL
COMMUNITY EDUCATION OFFERS TEEN DRIVER’S EDUCATION IN COOPERATION WITH TIM AND CATRINA ROTH OF MILLE LACS DRIVING INSTRUCTION (MLDI). THE GOAL OF MLDI IS NOT ONLY TO HAVE STUDENTS PASS THEIR DRIVING TEST, BUT TO HELP THEM BECOME SAFE DRIVERS. ALL INSTRUCTORS ARE LICENSED BY THE MN DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY. CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION PREPARES THE STUDENT TO TAKE THE MN PERMIT TEST. VISIT THEIR WEBSITE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. STUDENTS MAY SIGN UP FOR ANY SESSION.

*YOU MUST REGISTER WITH MLDI THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE, CALL OR EMAIL. OFFICE: 320-676-3409 CELL: 952-836-5535 CLASSES ARE OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS AGE 14 & OLDER. AFTER FINISHING THE 30 HOURS OF CLASSROOM AND PASSING THE PERMIT TEST, STUDENTS CAN SCHEDULE THEIR BEHIND-THE-WHEEL INSTRUCTION, STILL AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

MARCH 4-7, 11-14, 18-19     4:00-7:00 PM  ZOOM

ZOOM COURSE FEE: $100 FOR CLASSROOM ZOOM, $300 FOR BEHIND THE WHEEL, PAYABLE TO MLDI, NOT COMM ED.

Walking In The School & Now Our School Forest!
Our doors are open once again and the community may use our hallways & our new trails in the school forest!! School building Available hours are Mondays-Fridays 6:00 a.m.-7:45 a.m. & 3:45 p.m.-8:00 p.m. *Please note that some hallways will not be available on home game nights as they will be locked. Trail hours are before & after school, weekends & holidays. Keep dogs on leash!!

             Moose Lake Community Education 485-4435 Extension 1602