Mahtomedi Community Education

Enjoy a free, fun-paced afternoon of Bingo. If you have miscellaneous items at home that you would like to donate as a prize, please bring along to add to our prize table. Prize donations are always accepted and much appreciated! REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

This group class will help older adults regain strength, balance and flexibility to reduce falls and increase independence. Classes are taught by nationally certified fitness professionals, all trainers have been certified in the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (AFEP). The Arthritis Foundation certification indicates that your trainer has had additional training to help adapt exercises and movements to better accommodate those participants who have arthritis. You do not have to have arthritis to participate in this class. All fitness levels welcome! Class meets twice a week. Instructor: Live 2 B Healthy.

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.

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.

This lower impact Zumba fitness class combines Latin and other world music, with simple, yet effective moves to stretch, strengthen and tone your body in a fun, supportive environment! No dance experience necessary, “groove” at your own pace. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes with a low tread. Bring a water bottle. Instructor: Gina Boogren

NEW DATE: This class has been moved to TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 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

The ability to improve your balance and reduce fall risks is in your hands. And it is never too late. Mia Bremer is a Master Balance and Mobility Specialist who teaches FallProof! This program was developed at the Center for Successful Aging at California State Fullerton where Mia has taught the program to professionals across the country. This workshop will teach you why our risk for falling increases as we age, as well as exercises and strategies we can use to reduce those risks. This is an interactive workshop – you will be practicing skills and taking home useful handouts to improve your balance at home. Instructor: Mia Bremer. Mia has been a fitness professional for forty-three years, specializing in older adult fitness for the past twenty-five years. She holds certifications from the American Council in Fitness, including Personal Fitness Trainer, Medical Exercise Specialist and Health Coach. She is an IDEA Master Trainer and FallProof ™ Balance and Mobility Specialist through the Center for Successful Aging at California State University, Fullerton.

Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer's; the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia; stages and risk factors; current research and treatments available for some symptoms; and Alzheimer's Association resources. Instructor: Alzheimer Association