WATERTOWN MAYER COMMUNITY EDUCATION ISD #111

37 Postcards Tour Day Trippers Dinner Theatre is at it again at the Plymouth Playhouse! Get ready to laugh! After an included quarter savory roast chicken, baked lasagna, tuscan vegetable medley, garden salad with assorted dressings, assorted rolls, mashed potatoes, specialty dessert and coffee or tea, we’ll head for the theatre for 37 Postcards, written like a 1930's screwball comedy! Young Avery Sutton and his fiancé return from an eight year stint in Europe only to find his already eccentric family has gone certifiably insane! Things have changed. The house is on a tilt, the dog is feral, his grandmother (presumed dead) is alive and kicking! Oh, the Suttons are just a quirky, funny, loving family. So Avery and his bride-to-be have to either accept their oddities or leave them behind. Well, the couple discovers that you can in fact go home again. You just never know what you'll find! Dates: April 24, 2025 & May 14, 2025 Fee: $100 per person Pick Up and Drop Off Locations Winsted 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Waconia 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Abdominal Strengtheners That won’t Stress your Back/Neck **NOTE this class was originally scheduled for Jan 28 in the Winter Catalog and moved to April 28, 2025** 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, 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.

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.

BARN QUILTS By Bittersweet Barn Quilt Company Painting barn quilts is a popular, lively, and rewarding experience. Guided instruction will take you through the process as you select a design, draw, tape and choose colors to create a barn quilt painting that looks professional. You’ll leave with your own 2ft x 2ft masterpiece ready for hanging outdoors. High quality materials will ensure this conversation piece will last outdoors for many years and bring unequivocal admiration. A supply fee of $60.00 is payable to the instructor at class. Cash or Check is accepted. (Supply fee includes; premium grade material sign, 75+ Behr Marqee paint colors, 3M tape, aprons, hair dryers and a dance off for odd by awesome prizes.16 patterns to choose from.)

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

Essential Oil 105- Summer uses/needs for Essential Oils Essential Oils have so many uses in Summer! In this class I will discuss ways to use Essential Oils for Summertime Yummies, itchy watery eyes- scratchy throat-sneezing issues, addiction & hangovers, energy & stress, spring cleaning ideas, weight control, pest control, easy sunscreen recipes, & more. My family and I have been using these products since 2010 & have created a whole new healthy lifestyle that I’d like to share… We have experienced Essential Oil’s very beneficial properties. Come join me to learn, Welcome! **Note** this class is now being held on May 8 (a date change from what is listed in the Winter Catalog)

Find Your Summer Glow: Weight Management Series Are you ready to transform your health and embrace your best self this summer? Join Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Taylor Cain, MS, RDN, for an engaging, science-backed series designed to empower you with the tools and strategies for effective weight management. This series is ideal for anyone looking to optimize their metabolism, enhance physical strength, and set achievable, long-term goals—all while feeling supported every step of the way. What to Expect: Support Your Metabolism – May 7: Learn practical ways to revitalize your metabolism through targeted nutrition and lifestyle changes. Taylor will share insights on how to nourish your body, boost energy levels, and create a balanced eating plan that supports your weight management goals. Strength in Movement – May 14: Discover the power of movement in achieving and maintaining your weight goals. This session focuses on integrating effective exercise routines into your daily life, emphasizing that physical activity is key to building strength and improving overall health. Sustainable Goal Setting – May 21: Set yourself up for long-term success with actionable strategies for setting realistic and sustainable health goals. Taylor will guide you through methods to monitor progress, overcome setbacks, and stay motivated on your journey to a healthier you. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Taylor Cain, MS, RDN WHEN: Wed, 6:30–7:30 pm CST. 7:30-8:30pm EST FEE: $39 (May 7, 14 & 21) WHERE: Live Online Class – Link will be sent

Fireflies We’re headed to the Ives Auditorium in Bloomington where we’ll begin with an included lunch of creamy chicken breast with roasted red potatoes, glazed carrots, coleslaw, dinner rolls, assorted desserts, coffee or hot tea. (Special dietary meals available by request ahead of time.) Then we’ll head to the theatre for Fireflies! Retired schoolteacher Eleanor Bannister lives a quiet life alone in tiny Groverdell, Texas, set in her routines and secure in her position as the town’s most respected woman - until a hole in her roof draws the attention of Able Brown, a smooth-talking drifter intent on renovating Eleanor’s house, and possibly her life. Can the unexpected sparks of late-life romance be trusted, or is there truth in the gossip that Able isn’t all that he seems to be? Either way, the whole town is talking. Date: Wed, Oct 22 Fee: $101 per person Pick Up and Drop Off Locations Winsted 9:30 AM-5:00 PM Waconia 10:30 AM-4:00 PM

Focaccia, Stromboli, & Calzones! OH MY! What makes a Focaccia a Focaccia, a Stromboli a Stromboli, and a Calzone a Calzone? How are they different? How are they the same? Discover the answer to these questions as you participate in this fun-filled Cook-Along Class as we dive into the world of unique Rolled & Stuffed Pizzas, and marvelous focaccia bread! Learn how to make your own homemade Focaccia Bread, a wonderful rolled pizza called a Stromboli, and stuffed Pizzas, known as Calzones with homemade pizza dough! Experience the rave reviews from previous participants of the instructor’s pizza classes yourself as you learn how to make your own pizzas with her step-by-step instruction. Take out Pizza may just become a thing of the past! On the Menu: Stromboli (rolled / filled pizza), Calzones (stuffed pizza), wonderful Focaccia Bread, and an OUT OF- THIS-WORLD Pizza Sauce. TWO different types of homemade dough will be used. One will be for the pizza options, the other for the focaccia. The instructor will provide Step-by-step guidance and instruction help to ensure the process is as simple as can be. Participants can personalize their pizzas with and focaccia bread with toppings and fillings of their choosing. All recipes have been created by the instructor, and tested time and time again over the years, to ensure maximum flavor and ease. Choose which ones you would like to make and watch a demonstration of the others or if you feel up to it, make them all! You will feel like a pro after this class and be confident enough to create all of this deliciousness time and time again. NOTE: The instructor’s recipes are copyrighted and are only shared with those who register for this class. This class will take place on Zoom, free online software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and prep. A professionally made PDF packet of the Instructors Personal Recipes from this class will also be received. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Equipment Needs: A 9x13 non-stick baking pan or a larger sheet pan will be needed for the focaccia bread. Additional sheet pans will be needed for the Stromboli and the Calzones. A stand mixer is highly recommended in order to be able to make the dough for both options during the class.

Hearthside Book Club Discover new tales and engaging discussions with Hearthside books! Join our monthly book club and connect with fellow book lovers. Upcoming Book Selections: April – My Favorite Kidnapper by Melanie Moreland May – Better Than Fiction by Alexa Martin Summer Titles (Registration opens March 31, 2025) June – The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner July– Out of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-Young August – Beast Of The North Woods by Annelise Ryan When: Tuesdays, 6:00–7:00 PM Apr 22, 2025 May 20, 2025 Cost: $30 per session (includes the book) Location: Hearthside Books, 229 Lewis Ave S, Watertown

How To Play Piano by Ear Learn one of music’s deepest mysteries: how to play songs without relying on music. A very practical presentation of music theory that includes predicting chord progressions, learning from recordings, and transposing-all expressed in everyday language. This is an ideal follow-up to the “Instant Piano” class and is open to anyone who has a basic understanding of chords on any instrument. Expand your musical horizons, and free yourself from sheet-music dependence, and be the life of the party! Prior experience with chords recommended. Fee includes the online book, online follow-up lessons, a recording of the class and an optional monthly question and answer session.

I Am He Said: A Celebration of Neil Diamond We’ll begin with an included buffet lunch at the Coyote Moon Grille and then head for the St. Cloud Paramount Theatre for I Am He Said: A Celebration of Neil Diamond. “We are saying what HE said,” laughs Matt Vee referring to the one and only Neil Diamond. Matt along with cousins Jeff and Tommy Vee, music industry veterans and sons of the legendary Bobby Vee, join forces with their family and friends as The Killer Vees to celebrate the music from a timeless catalog. With songs like “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “America,” and “Sweet Caroline,” Neil Diamond sold over 100 million records worldwide with music that became the soundtrack to one generation after another with hits spanning five decades. As a Tin Pan Alley song writer in the mid 60s, he penned songs recorded by everyone from Elvis Presley to Deep Purple and, of course, the Monkees’ classic, “I’m A Believer.” Thur, Aug 21 Fee: 105 pp Pick Up and Drop Off Locations (please arrive 15 min early) Waconia 9:00 AM-5:45 PM Winsted 10:00 AM-4:45 PM

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People Ages 13+ In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture demonstration.