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  • Nashville Tennessee Trip 2025

    Grab your friends and your cowboy boots. Community Education is heading to Nashville from September 20 to 27, 2025, via motor coach bus! Highlights include: The iconic Gateway Arch in St. Louis, the Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame, Andrew Jackson Hermitage, Ryman Auditorium, and River Showboat. Join us for a robust tour of the “Music City,” including four nights in Nashville, guided tours, amazing meals, time for exploring on your own, and shopping! We will be staying at the Drury Inn, located just two blocks off of Broadway. Ages 21+ Contact Sammy Wallace at sammy.wallace@isd832.net or 651-407-2024 for more information CLICK HERE FOR THE DETAILED WEEK SCHEDULE. Pricing: Double Room Occupancy: $2,189 per person ($449 initial deposit, and subsequent payments on the 15th of $435 for March to June) Single Room Occupancy: $3,204 ($644 initial deposit, and subsequent payments on the 15th of $640 for March to June) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 19 - No refunds after this date. A refund request at any time before June 19, 2025, will incur a $50 cancellation fee, per person. If you would like travel insurance, contact and use account #50097. Mahtomedi Community Education does not provide insurance or refunds for emergencies. If registering after an installment payment due date, initial deposit plus missed payment will be due at time of enrollment. Included in your payment: all hotel breakfasts 4 lunches and all dinners (some at Drury Kickback) except dinner on our last day 8 attraction admission/tickets 7 nights hotel accommodations 2 trip chaperones motor coach transportation Join us for an informational meeting about our 2025 Nashville, Tennessee trip at the Mahtomedi District Education Center on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM. No registration for the informational meeting required.
  • Women Who Walk

    Keep walking even as the weather gets colder! Join for a once-a-week walk to get exercise and meet others in the community. We will meet at the front entrance of the District Education Center. We will walk a 1 to 1.5 mile route, with the option to extend the walk to 2.5+ miles if desired. The goal is to make the walk accessible for different levels of endurance. Routes may vary based on group preference and weather. Friendly dogs are welcome! Registration is required, but you do not have to commit to every Thursday. In case of schedule changes or cancellations, you will be contacted via email. Interested in a walking group but the day/time doesn't work for you? Contact sammy.wallace@isd832.net to learn how you can lead your own group at a time that works for you. On super-cold days (zero or below), we will walk at Maplewood Mall.
  • Barre Basics

    Looking for a new fitness class that is fun, effective, and close to home? Barre Basics is a new group exercise class being offered through Mahtomedi Community Education. This class will offer a wide variety of low-impact exercises that combine elements of ballet, Pilates, yoga and strength training. Barre focuses on engaging specific muscles until they reach fatigue, followed by stretching to create long, lean, and toned muscles. Barre is a great way to build total body strength, improve flexibility, and relieve stress. This class is open to all fitness levels, with modifications available to help you safely perform exercises. Please bring a yoga mat, resistance band, and a light set of hand weights (two lbs. or similar). Sticky/grip socks are also recommended.
  • Strength and Balance for Adults 55+

    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. FREE for SilverSneakers/RenewActive/OnePass or Silver&Fit Instructor: Live 2 B Healthy
  • Zumba Gold

    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.
  • BINGO! - FREE

    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!
  • Mat Pilates

    Feeling overwhelmed and flustered? Get out of your head and onto the mat! Fire up your core, increase your flexibility and strength in your entire body as you flow through a series of dynamic movements that will restore balance and proper body alignment. Mat Pilates is a form of exercises that can be modified for all to participate. The key components are: incorporating and understanding the importance of your breath, increasing awareness and improving balance and posture, strengthening and toning the muscles in the body, with a strong emphasis on the core. The Instructor will teach modifications for various poses to accommodate students of different levels and abilities. What to bring: a mat and a water bottle.
  • Evening Star Quilters Meetings - FREE

    Activities include group projects, show and tell of members' work, special programs with speakers, and a biannual quilt show. For more information, contact dkmike.wal@comcast.net. No registration required.
  • Pickleball February 10 - 14

    Pickleball players of all experience levels are invited to come and enjoy our indoor court at the District Education Center in Mahtomedi. Court time reservations are available for 2 hours, various times during the day (Monday-Friday). Only one player from your group needs to register ahead of time for your desired court time. Bring your own equipment. Players should wear comfortable clothes, athletic shoes and bring a bottle of water.
  • Adult-Child “Paint Date” (Adult with student grade K-5)

    A parent and child painting class is a creative and enjoyable activity where parents and their children can bond while exploring their artistic abilities together. Join us for a fun-filled evening of creativity and bonding at "Paint Night with Your Little One"! This class is designed for parents and their young artists to unleash their imagination together. In this relaxed and friendly environment, you and your child will enjoy step-by-step guidance from a talented instructor, creating your very own masterpieces on canvas. All materials, including paints, brushes, and canvases (9x12), will be provided. Please register only yourself. Your enrollment fee covers yourself and your student attending with you.
  • Social Security: Timing is Everything

    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 you get learn what Social Security can mean for you and get answers to questions: When should I apply for Social Security? How can I maximize my benefits? How will this affect my spouse?
  • VIRTUAL SPANISH: Adult Conversational Spanish (Beginner or Intermediate)

    Adult Conversational Spanish: Beginner Part 1 (Live Virtual) Always dreamed of learning Spanish or refreshing your high school Spanish? Then this class is for you! The primary focus of the class will be on building conversational tools in Spanish through interactive practice and exercises. Vocabulary topics will include common greetings and introductions, pronunciation, numbers, food, clothing, likes and dislikes. Grammar topics will include subject pronouns, the verb estar conjugation, gender of nouns, and plurality. Participants will learn how to carry on small conversations in Spanish and each class will include interesting cultural anecdotes including Spanish word origin, dialect differences, and names in Spanish. Adult Conversational Spanish: Beginner Part 2 (Live Virtual) Learning a language is a lifelong journey and now you are on your way! Keep up the momentum in Beginner Spanish Part Two. Participants will explore practical conversational components and builder phrases in Spanish enabling them to carry on small conversations related to giving and asking for directions and restaurant conversation. Vocabulary and grammar components will include weather, seasons, dates with months, days of the week, family vocabulary along with the verbs ser and tener conjugations. Culture discussions will include the importance of food, family, and friendships in Spanish speaking countries. Applicable to new students and previous Beginner Part 1 participants. Adult Conversational Spanish: Intermediate Part 2 (Live Virtual) ¿Quieres hablar más Español? Then this course is for you! Continue building on previous Spanish skills to further develop conversational abilities in the language which will include expressing recommendations and comparisons. Real life scenarios will be introduced, and role played in Spanish to ensure a dynamic and interactive learning environment. Participants will also be delving into more complex grammatical instruction and vocabulary to create full sentences in Spanish. This will include present tense conjugation with ER & IR verbs, hobbies, sports, and workplace vocabulary in Spanish. Exciting culture discussions are related to music, dance, and famous people in Spanish speaking countries. Applicable to students who completed Beginner or Intermediate Spanish Part 1 or have strong previous spanish instruction. Ability to access zoom and basic working computer knowledge essential.
  • Pickleball February 18 - 21

    Pickleball players of all experience levels are invited to come and enjoy our indoor court at the District Education Center in Mahtomedi. Court time reservations are available for 2 hours, various times during the day (Monday-Friday). Only one player from your group needs to register ahead of time for your desired court time. Players should wear comfortable clothes, athletic shoes and bring a bottle of water.
  • Foundation for Retirement

    Two-day course that covers all personal finance topics related to retirement: income, living expenses, inflation, taxes, insurance (Medicare, long-term care, life insurance, etc.), estate planning and investment strategies. A course book is included that attendees can keep and follow along with throughout the course. As part of the class, case studies and real world scenarios are offered to help attendees apply each topic to their own personal situation. Registration includes one workbook from the Pine Grove Financial Group. Guest/spouse included in registration at no cost.
  • Pickleball February 24 - 28

    Pickleball players of all experience levels are invited to come and enjoy our indoor court at the District Education Center in Mahtomedi. Court time reservations are available for 2 hours, various times during the day (Monday-Friday). Only one player from your group needs to register ahead of time for your desired court time. Bring your own equipment. Players should wear comfortable clothes, athletic shoes and bring a bottle of water.
  • Becoming EcoWell: Crafting Your Blueprint for Healthy and Harmonious Living

    Discover the powerful connection between your well-being and the health of our planet. In this engaging workshop, you'll explore how individual choices impact both personal well-being and the environment, creating a ripple effect of positive change. What we'll explore: Simple changes that boost resilience in your internal (mind and body) and external (home, community, world) environments. Creative, sustainable solutions for a thriving future that fit your unique lifestyle. Personalized pathways to well-being that harmonize with sustainable living. Whether you're curious about healing yourself, your family, or the world, this class will inspire you to take the next step in your journey towards holistic wellbeing. Join us to learn how nurturing yourself goes hand in hand with healing the planet. Ideal for anyone seeking to create positive change in their life and the world around them.
  • Barbie Line Dance

    Love the movie? Learn those Barbie moves to this inspiring dance with its upbeat disco track by Dua Lipa and "Dance the Night" away. No partner needed for a night of fun! $20 for an adult registration. $35 for an adult registration and a child ages 8+.
  • Salsa Dancing

    Add some spice to your week with a bit of salsa! Sassy spins, flirty moves, and a close hold create a fun night! So much fun you may not want to let go by the end of class. Your registration fee covers two people.
  • Everything You Want to Know About Medicare

    New to the world of Medicare or thinking of changing your plan? Discuss Parts A, B, C, & D, the application process, estimated costs, supplements, MAPD, and how to determine the right time to sign up. This educational presentation is for people turning 65, those over 65 and coming off their employer medical plans, as well as those currently enrolled in Medicare.
  • 55+ 4-Hour Defensive Driving Class

    If you are 55 or older, save money on your car insurance premiums and become a better driver. Minnesota law requires that insurance companies offer a 10% reduction on auto insurance for three years if you complete a state-approved defensive driving course taught by professional, certified instructors. Virtual and in-person classes available. No driving or test required. At the end of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion to provide to your insurance agent. Taught by the Minnesota Safety Council.
  • Write Your Own Will

    Having a will is important for married couples, singles and divorced people. If you are without a will, the laws of Minnesota and a judge will make all the decisions regarding your estate. Don't let this happen! Learn about estates and wills, and prepare a legal will in class. Receive instructions and a professionally prepared form, have access to witnesses and a notary public. Prior to class, registered participants should review the information shared with them. The will form is designed for individual use; couples cannot share this form (each person must register individually). Appropriate for anyone who has an estate of less than $2,000,000, including life insurance and does not own a business.
  • Canva for Awesome Beginners

    Canva is the perfect digital tool for beginners and novices! Open up a world of possibilities by learning how to use the easiest design website available all for free. In this class you will learn how to create designs from scratch or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. From online documents, business cards, email signatures and more, you'll leave this class with a practical guide to use Canva with confidence!
  • Easy Partner Dancing

    No matter the occasion, you’ll be prepared to dance! Taking steps from classic ballroom dances, you’ll learn easy to remember mini-routines, danceable to all your favorite songs including pop, blues, rock, country and more. If you think you have no rhythm and two left feet, this is the perfect course for you! Couples dance with each other while singles rotate with other singles. Casual dress. For more information, visit www.ConstantineDance.com
  • Pasta Class

    In this hands-on cooking class, learn the time-honored art of creating pasta from scratch. Mimi will teach you how to throw together the perfect pasta dough as well as how to roll and slice it into noodles. You'll also learn to make alfredo and a tomato sauce to smother your freshly-made noodles — a rich and satisfying homemade dish. There is a $20 materials/food fee due to the instructor at class. Bring a container for leftovers.