St. Louis Park Community Education

If you currently take thyroid medication but are still gaining weight and still have a variety of symptoms, there's more you need to know. Fatigue, weight gain, depression, anxiety, rising cholesterol levels, inability to focus, thinning hair, digestive problems, abnormal blood pressure, reduced sex drive, and heart palpitations are only some of the symptoms. In this workshop, we’ll discuss how thyroid function can make any illness worse; the 5 things that need to be measured, but usually aren’t; why the #1 thyroid replacement may not be helping you; connection between thyroid, fibromyalgia and arthritis; foods that help or hinder; commonly misunderstood rules of how and when to take thyroid meds; environmental triggers and info you need to discuss with your doctor. This workshop is a source of information only and should by no means be considered a substitute for the advice of a qualified medical professional. Join us online! This class will be held online using Zoom. Upon registering, you will receive information to access the class. Simply follow the provided instructions on the day and time of class and Janice will lead you through the class from the comfort of your own home! This online class is held in partnership with multiple Community Ed programs.

Move better, feel better! Everything we do in life involves sensation and movement, and the Feldenkrais Method® harnesses both, using your brain’s deepest means of improvement (scientists call it “neuroplasticity”) to create change. This class uses exploratory movement and guided attention to evoke new, more efficient neuro-muscular patterns, reducing pain, tension, and fatigue, and improving your coordination, flexibility, balance, strength and focus. During each class, you will be verbally guided through a sequence of movements which can improve every area of the body. Join us and learn to use your whole self more efficiently and pleasurably in all you do! Join us online! This class will be held using the online platform, Zoom. Simply follow the provided instructions on the day and time of class and Maggie will lead you through the class from the comfort of your own home! This online class is held in partnership with multiple Community Education programs. Here's what participates had to say: *I have learned a lot and look forward to next session. *I cannot recommend this class strongly enough to anyone with arthritis of chronic pain, or anyone who wants to learn some very easy, relaxing techniques for calming their nerves. Feldenkrais is fantastic, and so is Maggie.

Are you ready to get back on the court? No pre-formed team needed. Bring a ball and hoop it up! Only players with advanced online paid registrations will be allowed to play in the league. No exceptions.

Have you reached brick walls in your genealogy? Join our group for some family history problem-solving. Register for one day at $13, two days for $18 or all 3 days for only $22! Led by professional genealogist Mary Wickersham. Join us online! This class will be held virtually using Zoom.

What participants will learn: by the end of the class, participants would have a fundamental understanding of all offensive positions groups that make up the scoring in fantasy football. Participants will also participate in a fantasy football draft. Topics covered include: 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!!! All participants will walk away from the class 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. Participants will realize and understand how simple and fun fantasy football can be.

Art is all around us, including on phones and online! Students will learn new illustration and coloring techniques inspired by pixel block characters, plants, zombies, and more. They'll have a blast putting their own personal touches on some of these favorite apps and video games.

Your student is getting ready for college. You saved your money. Is it enough? How to be a smart shopper! Learn where your student will fit best, academically, socially and financially. Which schools will offer your student the largest merit scholarships? How do you apply for grants and how does the FAFSA work? Get an education, not a debt! Join us online! This class is held online using Zoom and in partnership with multiple Community Ed programs. Instructors: Betsy Fine has been a public school teacher for 30 years and is dedicated to helping launch students into successful futures. She loves to travel to college campuses and learn the things they don't tell you on their websites. Bob Fine has worked in various marketing positions in his career with multiple technology firms. His corporate experience includes recruiting trips to business schools for mock interviews with young professionals to help them maximize their success during the corporate hiring process. He now brings these awesome skills and experience to College Advisors Network. Your good fortune! Sponsoring association: College Advisors Network

Lap swim is open to adults ages 18. Please do not register online. Adult lap swim is a year - around program with varying summer hours. Payment per time will be collected at the pool. Swim passes are available at the pool. Non - Senior rate ages 18+ - 61 $5.00 per time Senior rate 62+ per session $4.00 per time

This Ancient art teaches how to know one's self and improve one's well-being, both physically and psychologically. Register for the whole session online or pay at the door (please bring exact change or a check payable to ISD #283). Drop-in fee: $5/day Non Members $2/day Members Instructor: Rand Adams.

Open/Family/Lap April - May 2024. Please do not register online. Payment per time will be collected at the pool. Swim passes are available at the pool. Price is per time: Ages 0 - 2 free, $5.00 per person, Seniors 62+ $4.00 Parents: please accompany your children in the pool area. Tues. & Thurs. 6:15 - 7:15 pm Saturday 11:30 am - 1 pm

Come play pickleball at the Lenox Community Center! This is open play with no instruction. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. No walk-ins. Equipment will be provided. Pickleball Open Gym Info: Once online registration is full, we will not take additional participants. No early entrance to the gym. $5.00 per person. $3.00 Senior Member price No refund for cancellations. No open pickleball on June 11 due to Senior Resource Fair.

This Open Woodshop is for all ranges of ability from beginner to advanced craftsmen. Lenox has a shop with a variety of power and hand tools for your use. Prerequisite: Beginning Woodworking or previous woodworking experience. Pay at the door $2/day for Members or $5/day for Non Members - Please bring exact change, or check, payable to ISD 283 or register online on a monthly basis to use credit card. MASK MANDATORY

Mimi will teach you the time-honored art of making pasta from scratch. You'll also learn to make a creamy alfredo sauce and tomato sauce to smother your freshly made noodles and create a rich and satisfying homemade dish. Pair it with a fresh garden salad to balance out the meal. You will be provided an ingredient list and a link prior to class. Join us online! This class is offered virtually and you can choose to cook along with Mimi or watch as a demonstration. You will receive an ingredient list and a link prior to class. This class is held in partnership with multiple Community Education programs.

Come play pickleball at the Lenox Community Center! This is open play with no instruction. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. No walk-ins. Equipment will be provided. Pickleball Open Gym Info: Once online registration is full, we will not take additional participants. No early entrance to the gym. $5.00 per person. $3.00 Senior Member price No refund for cancellations. No open pickleball on June 11 due to Senior Resource Fair.

Come play pickleball at the Lenox Community Center! This is open play with no instruction. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. No walk-ins. Equipment will be provided. Pickleball Open Gym Info: Once online registration is full, we will not take additional participants. No early entrance to the gym. $5.00 per person. $3.00 Senior Member price No refund for cancellations. No open pickleball on May 7th due to testing taking place in gym and June 11 due to Senior Resource Fair.

The ACT Prep Course consists of four, three-hour, class that meet one a day each week for four weeks. This course includes diagnostic testing, instruction in time management, overcoming test anxiety, science reasoning, English strategies and review, essay writing, reading comprehension, and math strategies and review. Students enrolled in this course not only benefit from personal instruction provided by our experienced instructors, but also have free access to the online course, and may repeat the course at no extra charge.

Please note - no lap swim on 6/19, 7/1, 7/2, 7/3, 7/4 & 7/5. Lap swim is open to adults ages 18. Please do not register online. Adult lap swim is a year - around program with varying summer hours. Two lanes for Lap Swim Payment per time will be collected at the pool. Swim passes are available at the pool. Non - Senior rate ages 18+ - 61 $5.00 per time Senior rate 62+ per session $4.00 per time

One-on-One Free Medicare Counseling! Making decisions and being informed about Medicare and long-term care options can be complicated and confusing. We offer one-on-one appointments to help older adults navigate Medicare or supplemental health insurance policies. Appointments are offered from 1-4 PM the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month. Call the Senior LinkAge Line at 800-333-2433 or go online to https://trellisconnects.org/get-help/medicare/. You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.

Come play pickleball at the Lenox Community Center! This is open play with no instruction. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. No walk-ins. Equipment will be provided. Pickleball Open Gym Info: Once online registration is full, we will not take additional participants. No early entrance to the gym. $5.00 per person. $3.00 Senior Member price No refund for cancellations. No open pickleball on May 7th due to testing taking place in gym and June 11 due to Senior Resource Fair.

The ACT Prep Course consists of four, three-hour, class that meet one a day each week for four weeks. This course includes diagnostic testing, instruction in time management, overcoming test anxiety, science reasoning, English strategies and review, essay writing, reading comprehension, and math strategies and review. Students enrolled in this course not only benefit from personal instruction provided by our experienced instructors, but also have free access to the online course, and may repeat the course at no extra charge.

We are offering Metro Dining Cards as a fundraiser for the St. Louis Park Senior Program! Two different box sets are available: Mpls/West Metro and Anoka/North west. Each set of cards offers over $10,000 in discounts and will come with a list of restaurants included. We are offering online payment via credit card; please pick up your Dining Cards during our office hours. Please call Kathy at 952-928-6442 for more information. Office Location and Hours: Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd Mondays - Fridays, 9am-4pm

Do you remember seeing those old painted ads on the sides of buildings for Coca-Cola, Grain Belt Beer, grocery stores, warehouses, etc. Our instructor, Jay Grammond has been drawn to Fading Ads, or “Ghost Signs” for quite some time. In the Summer of 2020, that interest became so much more when he signed a book deal to publish a book about the topic. Join Jay as he takes you on a virtual walk around the Twin Cities to view this sort of “Art Gallery” that surrounds us. You will also learn a bit about the history of some of these companies that date back into the 1800’s.

The 55+ Driver Discount Program is a state approved accident prevention/insurance discount class that is open to the public. This class provides you with a 10% savings on your automobile insurance premiums for 3 years! It is taught by a certified instructor from MN Highway Safety & Research Center and it provides the latest information in regards to driver and traffic safety, new laws, and vehicle technology. This class has something for everyone! You MUST register by phone at 1-888-234-1294 or online at www.driverdiscountprogram.com, do not register through St. Louis Park Community Education. The fee for the 8-hour initial class is $28 and the 4-hour refresher class is $24. Pre-registration is required. *First time participants must complete the initial 8-hour class to receive the discount and should take a 4-hour refresher class every three years after this to maintain their discount.