WATERTOWN MAYER COMMUNITY EDUCATION ISD #111

Abdominal Strengtheners that won’t stress you back or neck Abdominal muscles weaken and lose shape due to past pregnancies, surgeries, sitting at a desk all day, being sedentary and poor posture. Learn a series of extremely effective exercises to quickly strengthen all four layers of abdominal muscles without stressing back or neck joints and without getting on the floor. Common abdominal exercises like crunches can place too much stress on back and neck joints. This class is a live online class via Zoom. Enter the classroom in two easy clicks. How Do I Join a Zoom Meeting? A short video at the link below may be helpful if you need any additional help logging on to a Zoom Meeting. https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-How-Do-I-Join-A-Meeting-

Posture & Osteoporosis: Building Better Bones (Live Zoom Class) Have you ever caught sight of your reflection in a window or mirror to see that your head leads the way? Or noticed that your shoulders and upper back are too rounded forward? You’ll learn simple techniques to improve posture and stand straighter. We’ll do exercises to help flatten the upper back, unround shoulders and flatten your midsection. Learn how to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and how to regain bone mass. We’ll discuss the latest research findings on nutrition, minerals and trace minerals needed for bone health; foods that help and/or harm your bones and more. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. You will need a resistance band or tube for some of the exercises. This class is a live online class via Zoom. Enter the classroom in two easy clicks. How Do I Join a Zoom Meeting? A short video at the link below may be helpful if you need any additional help logging on to a Zoom Meeting. https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-How-Do-I-Join-A-Meeting-

All About Pictures- Finding, Organizing, Editing and Saving on your Computer! During this class you will learn how to manage pictures on your computer. Also, find out how to name, rename, and move pictures into folders to get organized. We will take a look at using the Photo Gallery and minor editing of pictures, such as cropping and making enhancements. We will use pictures for desktop backgrounds and insert a picture into Microsoft Word to manipulate for flyers, invitations, and other printed materials. This is a great class - held over Zoom. (Not for Apple/Mac users.)

Build Your Own Handcrafted Knife Age 12+ In this 2-day class, dive into the art of crafting a knife from raw materials with Charlie Remer. Forge the blade, craft a wood handle, and sharpen the knife. You will be using a propane forge, a hammer, some power tools, and your two hands. It’s a hands-on journey into the timeless craft of knife-making, allowing you to create a functional and unique tool with your own hands. This opportunity is open to Individuals aged 12 and above, capable of safely using power tools with proper instruction, are welcome. Liability waivers are mandatory. Each class accommodates a maximum of 2 students. If a parent wishes to assist their child in building a single knife, it will be considered as a single student. Class dates and times will be discussed and determined with the instructor to work together based on participant’s schedules. Date & Time to be determined based on participant & instructor schedules Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CPR - AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION Would you know what to do in a cardiac, breathing or first aid emergency? The right action can help save a life! With an emphasis on hands-on learning, this First Aid/CPR/AED course gives you the skills to save a life. Training meets OSHA’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training for the infant, child and adult. Skills include how to respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies in all ages, CPR, use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) and choking. First Aid will include wounds and bandaging, burns, head, muscle, bone and joint injuries, heat and cold emergencies, poisonings and sudden illnesses. Two-year certification.

Easy Ways to Preserve the Harvest Want to learn how to preserve fruits, veggies, and herbs in easy affordable ways? Then join us to review how to store, freeze, dry and preserve in economical and enjoyable ways. Bring a list of foods you wish to save and use over winter and year round. Examples of the many methods will be presented.

Endless Summer: The Story of Beach Boys - Featuring The Throwbacks We’ll begin with an included buffet lunch at the Coyote Moon Grille and then head for the St. Cloud Paramount Theatre for Endless Summer: The Story of Beach Boys - Featuring The Throwbacks! This “family” group created magic using the soaring, definitive harmonies as the staple to twenty-two Top 10 hits. Their career spanned over two decades and would place them with Rock ‘n Roll royalty as they were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1988. Among groups of the ‘60’s, the “California quintet” placed second only to The Beatles in overall impact on the Top 40. Surf, sand, sun, and fun! America’s Beach Boys are the “sound” of summer and summer begins here! Featuring Classics: Surfin’ USA, Surfer Girl, Little Deuce Coupe, Fun, Fun, Fun, I Get Around, Help Me Rhonda, California Girls, Sloop John B, God Only Knows, Good Vibrations and many, many more! Pick Up and Drop Off Locations Waconia 9:00 AM-5:45 PM Winsted10:00 AM-4:45 PM

Getting More Out of Microsoft Word Let’s make your tasks in Microsoft Word a lot easier! You will save time and frustration and see how to properly use tabs. We will go on to explore dictation, easy paragraph functions, the sort feature, and using macros to eliminate laborious repetition. See the beauty of working with soft and hard returns and how to easily create and use tables. Get tips and tricks, as well as use shortcuts to save time. Let’s look at creating headers/footers and using the Format Painter to easily format existing text. (Not for Apple/Mac users.) Learn lots of great information by Zoom!

Hearthside books invites you to discover new tales in our monthly book club. Book selections will be posted on the website. You can sign up monthly by the book selection or for all sessions. Books will be available for pick the month prior. Monthly Sessions Disover New & Old Books Mystery & Romance themes Join with friends or make new ones

Hips, Thighs & Otherwise If you’ve noticed hip/thigh/bottom spread, you are not alone, and this workshop is for you. We have become a nation of professional sitters, causing lower body muscles to weaken and sag. In this workshop, you will learn: my famous ‘10 Minute Miracle Exercise’ series to strengthen lower body muscles quickly and, in the process, increase metabolism and bone density; decrease 2 inches off saddlebag area in 2 weeks; trim inches off lower body by getting rid of excess water weight; breathing technique to stimulate fat metabolism; acupressure points for lymph circulation and drainage. If you don’t have the time, money, or inclination to haul yourself to a gym several times a week, you will love these powerful and effective techniques. You will need a resistance band, tied in a loop for the ’10 Minute Miracle Exercise’. This class is a live online class via Zoom. Enter the classroom in two easy clicks. How Do I Join a Zoom Meeting? A short video at the link below may be helpful if you need any additional help logging on to a Zoom Meeting. https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-How-Do-I-Join-A-Meeting-

Morning Yoga (Foundational) Morning Yoga (Foundational) is an all-levels, customizable class that helps strengthen and care for the physical and emotional body. Each class will begin with a breathing and mindfulness exercise, followed by a longer standing series to strengthen and care for all parts of the body. For the final portion of class, practitioners return to the mat for stretching and rejuvenation. This class moves at a slower pace, allowing students ample time to customize each posture to their individual body. Instructors will be at the ready to help each participant figure out what works best, taking into consideration any joint concerns or injuries, as well as requests to increase the intensity, as desired. Bring a yoga mat and water. Optional: Bring two yoga blocks, blanket, and yoga strap.

Morning Yoga (Foundational) Morning Yoga (Foundational) is an all-levels, customizable class that helps strengthen and care for the physical and emotional body. Each class will begin with a breathing and mindfulness exercise, followed by a longer standing series to strengthen and care for all parts of the body. For the final portion of class, practitioners return to the mat for stretching and rejuvenation. This class moves at a slower pace, allowing students ample time to customize each posture to their individual body. Instructors will be at the ready to help each participant figure out what works best, taking into consideration any joint concerns or injuries, as well as requests to increase the intensity, as desired. Bring a yoga mat and water. Optional: Bring two yoga blocks, blanket, and yoga strap.

Over the River and Through the Woods Our destination is the Ives Auditorium in Bloomington where we’ll begin with included creamy chicken breast served with roasted red potatoes, glazed carrots, coleslaw, dinner rolls, assorted desserts, coffee, decaffeinated coffee and hot tea. Then we’ll head for the theatre for Over the River and Through the Woods. Nick is a 32-year-old single man who dutifully has dinner with both sets of his Italian-American grandparents every Sunday. But Nick has dreams! When he announces he's leaving New Jersey to take a perfect job in Seattle, his grandparents - Frank, Aida, Nunzio and Emma - pull out all the stops to change his mind, including bringing to dinner the lovely - and single - Caitlin O'Hare as bait. Thus begins a series of shameless schemes and hilarious shenanigans. Pick Up and Drop Off Locations Winsted 9:30 AM-5:00 PM Waconia 10:30 AM-4:00 PM

Paint Your Favorite Flower Paint a sketch of your favorite flower with instruction by artist Emily Victory. All skill levels are welcome. First: Email a picture of your photo to the instructor: emvictorystudio@gmail.com Next: the instructor will sketch out your image in preparation for class. Finally: tell your friends to meet you there and paint! A print-out of your photo, all the materials needed to paint, and peanut-free cookies will be provided.

Posture & Osteoporosis: Building Better Bones (Live via Zoom) Have you ever caught sight of your reflection in a window or mirror to see that your head leads the way? Or noticed that your shoulders and upper back are too rounded forward? You’ll learn simple techniques to improve posture and stand straighter. We’ll do exercises to help flatten the upper back, unround shoulders and flatten your midsection. Learn how to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and how to regain bone mass. We’ll discuss the latest research findings on nutrition, minerals and trace minerals needed for bone health; foods that help and/or harm your bones and more. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. You will need a resistance band or tube for some of the exercises. This class is a live online class via Zoom. Enter the classroom in two easy clicks. How Do I Join a Zoom Meeting? A short video at the link below may be helpful if you need any additional help logging on to a Zoom Meeting. https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-How-Do-I-Join-A-Meeting-

Sushi (Spring Rolls) Participate in this great class- then make delicious sushi for yourself, family and friends. Learn where to shop, brands to select, preparation of the ingredients, assembly of the rolls and presentation. You will create both the traditional rolled sushi (maki-zushi) and the American California sushi. Start with easy to make seasonal sushi rice, then select and roll wonderful ingredients such as chicken, shrimp, smoked salmon, crab, mushrooms, eggs, carrots, avocado, spinach, ginger and more! NO raw fish! Please Note: This class has a date change from the advertised date. This class will be held on June 7.

Stillwater Fall Colors Boat Cruise This has become an annual favorite event. It is so relaxing and also a reminder that our seasons are changing. Hopefully, we’ll see some beautiful fall colors. I am so impressed with the included deli buffet lunch. You could build your own sandwich with all sorts of ingredients and add warm entree’ selections and dessert. Fee: $93 per person Pick Up and Drop Off Locations Winsted 8:15 AM-4:30 PM Waconia 9:15 AM-3:30 PM

Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver We’ll begin with an included buffet lunch at the Coyote Moon Grille and then head for the St. Cloud Paramount Theatre for Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver! Jim Curry has created the ultimate tribute experience, emerging as the top performer of John Denver’s music today. This tribute is the only full-length John Denver tribute to headline in Las Vegas and has been celebrated nationally and internationally.Curry’s heartfelt delivery envelops the crowd as hits such as Rocky Mountain High, Annie’s Song, and Country Roads fill the atmosphere. Superimposed with multi-media images of wildlife photos and videos, this show truly fills your senses. Pick Up and Drop Off Locations Waconia 9:00 AM-5:45 PM Winsted10:00 AM-4:45 PM

The Kingston Trio We’ll begin with an included buffet lunch at the Coyote Moon Grille and then head for the St. Cloud Paramount Theatre for The Kingston Trio! In 1957, The Kingston Trio emerged from San Francisco’s North Beach club scene to take the country by storm, bringing the rich tradition of American folk music into the mainstream for the first time. During the late 50s & early 60s, the Trio enjoyed unprecedented record sales and worldwide fame, while influencing the musical tastes of a generation.Through changing times, the Trio has played on, remaining popular for a simple reason… great songs that sound as good today as the first time you heard them. Over forty years after the song “Tom Dooley” shot to the top of the charts, the Trio is still on the road 30 weeks out of the year, bringing back all the great memories and making new ones. Pick Up and Drop Off Locations Waconia 9:00 AM-5:45 PM Waconia 10:00 AM-4:45 PM

Wedding Dance Rescue! Your wedding day is nearing and you don’t know how to dance. Not to worry! In this single 2 hour lesson you and your fiancé will be taught everything you need to know to make your first dance much more interesting than shifting awkwardly from side to side.Learn an entrance onto the dance floor, easy steps and turns that fit with most songs, and an impressive dip to end your dance! Class is open to bride/groom, father/daughter, mother/son, parents of the bride/groom, and any other special pairings you plan to include on your wedding day. To reach the instructor in advance of your lesson to share your song or discuss your needs, visit www.ConstantineDance.com. Link provided there for song ideas, too! Private lessons available. Casual dress.