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Chopped with Phen Vang
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Working together as teams of 2 or 3, groups will face off against one another to prepare an appetizer and entree. Ingredients will be unknown to participants until the competition starts. The rules: they must use all the ingredients and finish within the given time. Groups will be judged on: their ability to work together as a team, time management, knife skills, cooking techniques, food presentation, creativity, and taste. The winning team will walk away with great prize and bragging rights. $25 buys each person a fun evening of creativity and delicious taste! Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 10, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the High School FACS Room, Room 209. Limited to 5 groups so register early.
Spring/Summer 2018

Senior Tech Time
Enrichment

Are you taking advantage of the capabilities of your iPhone and iPad to stay connected and engaged?The mission of this class is to help you learn and master your Apple device. The monthly sessions include a feature topic and additional time to review basics and address your questions. Lots of sharing occurs between the class participants. Between sessions, you can use the online resources of Don’s SeniorTechClub.com site to catch up or explore other topics.What should you bring? Your curiosity, questions, and your iPhone or iPad, depending on the session you attend. Cost is $5 per session. See schedule below for winter session classes: Day Month iPhone iPhone Topic iPad Time iPad Topic Location Wednesdays April 11 iCloud & IOS Upgrades 25 2-4 p.m. Books CS19 Wednesdays May 9 Camera & Photos 23 2-4 p.m. iWork Basics CS19 About the Instructor: Don Frederiksen is a St. Anthony resident who spent 35 years as an IT professional; he traveled the country teaching people about data and leading teams developing data systems. He began his career as a school band director but discovered personal computers in their early days and never looked back. Now, decades later, Don sees his peers often struggle with technology and has created an online Seniortechclub.com as a resource for seniors who want to stay connected and engaged with technology.  
Spring/Summer 2018

Creating Community Resilience and Sustainability
Enrichment

Creating Community Resilience and Sustainability… with Clif WareJune 16 and 23, 10 a.m. to noon, CS9 Fee $20 includes online registration . Name: Creating Community Resilience and SustainabilityPurpose: To understand the increasingly complex challenges facing society, and how to create greater community resilience and sustainability.Co-sponsors: Sustainability Education Forum and Citizens for Sustainability-SAV.Days and Time: Two consecutive Saturday sessions, June 16 and 23, from 10 a.m. to noonFormat: Saturday sessions will be mostly group discussion, based on previous viewing 22 short videos (3.5 hrs. total), and reading accompanying transcripts. Half will relate to the first session, and half to the second session.Study Materials: Think Resilience is offered by Post Carbon Institute, with senior fellow Richard Heinberg serving as instructor. By the end of the course participants will have good start on two important skills: 1) How to make sense of the complex challenges society now faces; and 2) How to build community resilience.Registration: Think Resilience can be taken individually, by registering online for the Self-Directed Course. The cost is $20, which provides access to all videos and script, a recommended reading list, and certificate upon completion.Note: Participants must also register FREE with Community Education—five days prior to the first Saturday session on June 16, which will allow time to view videos and transcript prior to meeting. Participation is limited so register early!
Spring/Summer 2018

Tai Chi Ch'uan
Recreation

For centuries the Chinese have practiced Tai’ Chi Ch’uan for health, as a martial art, and a means of exercise and self-development. See for yourself how the slow movements of this art can help reduce the effects of stress and improve your fitness, flexibility, balance, concentration, and health. Come explore a shortened 31 posture Sun styled Tai Chi Ch’uan form designed to help support and strengthen joints that may be damaged by arthritis, gout, or other joint problems. Other progressive forms are also taught. This is an excellent, low-impact, non-contact physical fitness program that’s ideal for all adults. Come Try A Class For Free!!
Spring/Summer 2018

KUBB...Traditional Swedish Lawn Game
Enrichment

Learn to play the modern version of a Traditional Swedish lawn game with Garrick VanBuren.   KUBB (rhymes with “tube”) is a relaxing lawn game where wooden batons are thrown 4-8 meters to topple wooden blocks. It’s great for the back yard, the cabin, even the frozen lake. Come learn how to play kubb using the USA Kubb National rules. Unlike many other competitive activities, there is no defense. 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3 and 10. $10 covers all 8 sessions. Silver Point Park. About the Instructor: Garrick VanBuren has been playing Kubb since 2011 and has played at the USA Kubb National Tournament for the past 5 years. He also wrote, Rebuilding Blocks – How  the Game of KUBB Put My Life Back Together, maintains PlanetKubb.com, and developed the Planet Kubb Game Notation System. Learn from a master…register today 
Spring/Summer 2018
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