Community Education Fall 2008 Calendar of Events
Sometimes excellent courses are canceled because participants wait until the last minute to register. PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!
Tai Chi Ch'Uan Yang Style
1st Session: Sept. 29-Oct. 30, 2008
2nd Session: Nov. 3-Dec. 8, 2008
Mon. & Thurs., 5:30-7 pm
Mike Clemens - $60/session
Davies Theatre
Tai Chi Ch'Uan is the ancient form of Pugilistic art. It is relaxing movement which improves both the nervous system and blood circulation. For beginners, the gentle twisting of the waist provides exercise to the internal organs thus improving their functioning. Habitual practice will make the body agile and graceful, the mind alert and serene, and will promote good health and long life in young and old, strong and weak!
Ballroom Dance Sampler!
Friday, October 17, 2008 - Country Two Step & Waltz Friday, November 14, 2008 - Salsa & Merengue 7-9:45 pm
Jon & Suzy Langhout - $20/person
Mullins Gym
The Langhouts are back for two Friday nights this fall. Master the basic steps and variations of the Country Two Step, Waltz, Salsa and Merengue. All in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Mark your calendars and get out and DANCE!
Save Those Plants!
Thursday, September 18, 2008
5:30-7:3pm
Jennifer Behm - $20
Backes Student Center
Winter is coming and those tender annual plants will be goners! Don't let them freeze until you have taken some cuttings or collected seeds so you can enjoy them again next year (or all winter!) We will talk about how to take cuttings and which plants are the easiest to root. You can make many plants now for next year (and to share with your friends) from just one mother plant. We'll also discuss heirloom seeds.
Using a Garmin GPSTuesday, October 7, 2008
5-8 pm Paul Olson - $30 Backes Student Center Confused with how to operate your new Garmin GPS or just thinking about buying one? Both new GPS users to those with some GPS experience will find this class to be helpful as they learn to use this new technology for fishing, hunting or geocaching. Will start with some geography basics on mapping and then move to how the GPS system works and how you can use the GPS units for basic navigation. This is a hands-on class designed for the Garmin brand GPS units. Please note your GPS model or if you need to use one from the instructor when you register.
A Fall Hike to the Joyce Estate
Saturday, October 4, 2008
9 am-1 pm
Susan Hawkinson- $5
Meet at Wabana Town Hall
Mark Saturday, October 4th on your calendar!!! Join Susan Hawkinson, author of "Timber Connections: The Joyce Lumber Story" on a hike to the hunting lodge retreat of the Joyce family. The forest ablaze with fall colors will be a beautiful backdrop for the stories and information about the family and their retreat. This is a 4.5 mile round trip hike so wear sturdy walking shoes, bring water and a snack if necessary.
Art Furniture
Thursdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & November 6, 2008
6-9 pm
Diane Rutherford - $65
Room 105 Davies Hall
Do you have an old chair or table that you would like to make into a beautiful piece of art? In this easy step-by-step class, artist Diane Rutherford will teach you how to take something old and with thinned tinted paint and colorful mosaic turn it into a functional art piece. The first night each participant should bring a table, chair or other piece of furniture to class. This is one of those classes that at the end all you can say is WOW! (Participants will be given a short supply list at the first class.)
Beginning Knitting
Mondays, October 6 & 13, 2008
6-8 pm
Deb Frazier - $25 ($12 for materials paid to instructor at first class)
Backes Student Center
First you feel a little clumsy and then all of a sudden you will have the knitting craze! You'll be knitting scarves, hats, mittens and slippers for everyone! This is a stress free zone - the best place to learn to knit.
Beginning Woodworking
Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2008
6-9 pm
Janet Columbus & Noel Olander - $65 includes supplies
Room 102 Wenger Hall
Are you ready to learn a new skill? This class is for beginner woodworkers! And only women please. Learn how to use a table saw, miter saw, router, jigsaw, hand sander, ban saw, drill press and various woodworking tools. While learning to use the tools, each participant will be making a bench that can be used for plants or to display your favorite doodads. After mastering the bench, the last day of class will be devoted to making a very cool wooden Christmas star.
Grant Writing - Steps of Success
Tuesdays, October 14 & 21, 2008
8:30-11:30 am
Mary Kay Jacobson - $75
Backes Student Center
Take the mystery out of grant writing! Learn the grant writing process, and how to pursue private, state, federal and corporate grants. Also learn how to locate funding sources, develop proposals and budgets, create and perform evaluation, devise funding plans and understand accountability. Mary Kay is a grant writing specialist with over 25 years of successful grant writing experience. She has written grants for northeastern Minnesota organizations in the last 10 years which have netted over $10 million for worthy programs.
All Tied Up In Knots?
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
6:30-8:30 pm
Mary Shideler - $20
Room 202 Davies Hall
This workshop focuses on releasing commonly tense parts of the body including the neck, shoulder and head. Help relieve headaches, jaw tension, tight shoulders and more. A great pre-Christmas gift for yourself or a gift you can share with a loved one.
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