Mahtomedi Community Education

Have you ever been up close to the iconic ‘Spoonbridge and Cherry’ sculpture at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden? This is a great opportunity to tour one of Minnesota’s most popular outdoor museums and see the iconic landmarks for yourself. Join us on a fun day trip to explore more than 60 sculptures from the Walker’s collection on 11 scenic acres in the heart of Minneapolis. We will spend an hour exploring the museum grounds, then head to Brit’s Pub for a catered buffet lunch on their well-known patio. For over thirty years Brit's Pub has been Minneapolis's own little corner of the UK. The pub is known for nights by the fireplaces in the winter and lawn bowling on the rooftop deck in the summer - with a whole lot in between including legendary TV football (soccer!) and rugby events. Fee includes school bus transportation, self-guided tour, and buffet lunch. Bus leaves Mahtomedi District Education Center at 9:30 AM, Returns at approximately 2:00 PM

This adventure is a great way to build a new skill set or improve upon what you already know about kayaking. Come be a part of our community where outdoor enthusiasts get together to paddle across Square Lake while experiencing an outdoor adventure. Items provided are kayaks, paddles and all necessary safety equipment. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 12+. Instructor: Christina Finnegan, Silver Finn Kayaking Meet at the boat launch at Square Lake Park in Stillwater 15450 Square Lake Trail North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Enjoy a 2-hour immersive and meditative forest bathing walk. We will slow down and connect our senses to the healing, stress-reducing beauty of the forest. We will slip away from our phones and revive our relationship with nature and ourselves via unique, experiential invitations. We will share what we notice with each other, incorporating our experiences into our memory to tap again when we may need them. We will re-enter the tame world, renewed and refreshed. Guests should wear boots/shoes, clothing/gear appropriate for weather. Walk will be held in the rain and snow, but not thunderstorms or negative temperatures. Please wear/bring mosquito/tick repellent and sunscreen if desired. Please bring water if you would like to have some available throughout the walk. Instructor: David Motzenbecker founded Motz Studios Forest Bathing Experiences in 2018. He is an ANFT-Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Forest Therapy Trail certification Consultant, and award-winning Landscape Architect practicing locally and globally since 2001.

Instructor Kathy Simmer leverages her background as a teacher, curriculum consultant and licensed librarian to bring history to life. She enjoys sharing her historical research with others, especially uncovering the WHY of what happened and how it changed history’s path. Join Kathy in exploring fascinating topics from America’s past along with juicy details usually left out of the textbooks. Our Congress has had plenty of statesmen, and plenty of scoundrels, with a few fools thrown in. Great compromises, noble laws and personal courage have been part of Congress. So have duels, physical assaults, lies and corruption. Learn the history of this branch of government and what it's like to be a member of Congress. This is an updated version that includes our recent "unusual" legislators.

Review the rules of the road, learn new information regarding today’s cars, and update your driving skills. Those over the age of 55 qualify to receive a 10% discount on their auto insurance following the completion of the 8-hour basic course. To maintain this discount, a 4-hour refresher course is required every three years. Instructor: Minnesota Safety Council.

Spend the morning at FOX 9 KMSP Broadcast Center in Eden Prairie to be a part of the live studio Audience of The Jason Show. After the show we will have lunch at Scoreboard in Minnetonka with their special of the day. After lunch we visit the Pavek Museum with over 12,000 square feet of antique radios, televisions, and broadcast equipment on display. Learn how pioneers in electronic communication created enormous impacts on the evolution of our society. We will have a brief welcome and then a self-guide experience. Registration fee includes transportation, show tickets, museum fee, and lunch. NOTES:  Use facilities in Mahtomedi before we leave.  The studio requests we wear solid, bright colors photograph best.  The studio is usually kept at a cooler temperature so please bring a sweater or dress in layers. Wednesday, July 10 Bus leaves Mahtomedi District Education Center at 8:15 AM SHARP! Returns at approximately 3:45 PM. District Education Center address: 1520 Mahtomedi Ave Mahtomedi, MN 55115

5 Keys to Retiring Fearlessly Do you know what next steps to take so you can retire? We can help. Join us for 5 Keys to Retiring Fearlessly, a workshop with insights to help you achieve your retirement goals, by answering the following questions: Will I have enough to retire? Will my retirement income last? Are my assets protected? Instructor: Ben Prchal and Matt Merrick, Thrivent Financial

By promoting sustainable actions and advocating for a healthy environment, you can contribute to a better future for both yourself and the planet. This class is an opportunity to learn how our individual choices play a vital role in determining the quality of both our health and that of the environment. By serving the needs of one we benefit the other. This session will inspire participants to make simple changes in their daily lives that increase the resiliency of our environment, both internal (mind and body) and external (home, community, state, country and the world). This class offers creative and sustainable solutions that support a thriving future for ourselves and our environment. The ideal participant is anyone curious about changes they can make to support healing (themselves, family, environment, world). We encourage everyone to explore what healing looks like and find the options that fit their lifestyle. Instructors: Michelle Porter, owner of Bettering Nature Health & Wellbeing, and Katie Berg Hanson, owner of Whole Life Wellness.

Social Security is a vital income source for many retirees. But it can be a confusing topic, and making the most of it can have a lot to do with timing it right. This workshop can help give answers to questions and learn what Social Security can mean for you. When should I apply for Social Security? How can I maximize my benefits? How will this affect my spouse? Instructor: Ben Prchal and Matt Merrick, Thrivent Financial

Take me out to the Ballgame! Field Trip to St. Paul Saints Baseball Game. What's better than spending a summer day watching a baseball game with friends? Join us for a fun afternoon watching the St. Paul Saints play at CHS Field in St. Paul. Transportation and game tickets are provided with registration. Please bring a credit card for any refreshments you would like to purchase at the game. Wednesday, July 24 Bus leaves Mahtomedi District Education Center at 11:30 AM, Returns at approximately 4:30 PM District Education Center address: 1520 Mahtomedi Ave Mahtomedi, MN 55115 Game starts at 1:00 PM

Everyone should have a health care directive and a power of attorney whether you are 18 or 80. Without these important documents, it can be difficult for your loved ones to get health care information, make health care decisions on your behalf or handle your financial affairs if you should become incapacitated. Gain valuable information and tools to organize your affairs. Receive instructions and professionally prepared forms, and have access to witnesses and a notary public. Must bring your driver’s license for identification. This class is a great supplement to the Writing your Own Will class. Instructor, Kristin L. Davis Kristin Davis, graduate of Hamline University School of Law, is an estate planning and probate attorney at her own law firm of Kristin Davis Law LLC. She has extensive experience advising clients regarding their estate plans.

Learn the fundamentals of fantasy football. If you are new to fantasy football, this is the class for you! Learn how to draft players (there will be a mock 4 round draft), understand important terms and abbreviations needed to succeed in fantasy football, receive tools (websites) that make it fun and easy to compete week to week, and begin a league. Then we will go deep into scoring in fantasy football, the waiver wire, the importance of bye weeks, trades, different kinds of fantasy football leagues, different drafting options (online vs in-person, how to access weekly lineup advice) and having fun! You'll leave with a packet of everything that was discussed, online tools to be successful with fantasy football, as well as my email so that they can ask me questions anytime. Once you realize and understand how simple and fun fantasy football can be, you'll never be without a team again! Instructor: Matthew Dodge