St. Louis Park Community Education

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 - Thursdays, 9am-4pm Fridays, 9am-12pm

Save Money While Supporting Clean Energy! Attend this short class to learn how to save money on your electric bill each month while supporting clean, renewable energy. Did you know that Minnesota leads the nation (by far!) in community solar? Discover why in this class. No up-front investment is required and no panels go onto your roof. Join this Zoom class to learn how you, too, can begin saving money while making a positive contribution to the future health of our planet. Join us online! This class will be held online so you can enjoy the class from the comfort of your own home!

Natural disasters, political instability, and economic strife: but why? Have a seat, I can explain. Learn about Haiti’s storied and exciting (and at times, yes, chaotic) history. From the Taino people, to Toussaint L’Ouverture, to Noirisme and tourism... Haiti has been shaped by many people, cultures, and forces. Learn all about modern day Haiti by looking at its past, and also spending plenty of time in the present with short stories, primary sources, games, and plenty of multimedia.

Windows vs. Mac: The Big Debate. The differences between the two computers have become more subtle and revolve around personal taste; however, Windows and Macs do offer some clear-cut differences. This course will compare those differences. Join us online! This class will be held online using Zoom and in partnership with multiple Community Ed programs. You will receive a class link before it begins.

Are you interested in writing and actually completing a book but are unsure of the process or steps? This course examines reasons why everyone should write a book, the first steps in writing, drafting and editing your book as well as the steps of self publishing and how to complete those steps as well as avenues to traditional publishing. The course will discuss copyright, book cover design and formatting, ISBNs, barcodes - the major requirements for completing a book and becoming an author. Join us online! This class will be held online using Zoom.

This course will provide you with all the instruction, forms, witnesses and notaries necessary to allow most everyone to prepare and walk away with his/her own simple will. Will forms are included in tuition. Instructor Adam Altman is a practicing attorney experienced in drafting wills. When registering as a couple, choose per couple price, but register just one person per couple. Here's what participants had to say: "Great class, easy to follow and efficient. Thank you!" "Awesome and funny instructor. Very engaging."

Increase your business with YouTube, the online video site and now the second largest search engine. Discover the power of video for your organization, and how to use video as a marketing tool to reach and serve more people. Find out what types of video work best on YouTube, how other business organizations are using YouTube, how to create your own YouTube channel, and the techniques of adding captions, annotations and other extra features. YouTube can enhance your current marketing and communication strategy. After attending this course you will take back proven strategies and techniques for making YouTube work successfully for your organization. YouTube, as the second largest search engine can no longer be ignored by businesses and organizations. YouTube reaches a broad age and gender demographic and is the largest video search/discovery destination with over 35 hours of video being uploaded every minute. YouTube is now accessible from nearly every top mobile device as well as from your TV. How can your videos rise above the music mashups and cat antics? Learn how to get your YouTube video on the first page of Google Search. Just like Facebook, YouTube is a social network that needs to be set-up, optimized, and used regularly to be effective. Your patters of behavior on YouTube may be working against you. Learn how YouTube can compliment your current marketing and social media strategy and how to maximize your YouTube Channel to get the greatest return. Click here for additional information about this course. CEUs/ILUs: 1.6 Length (in hours): 16 One Month Course, choose Class Dates: March 7 - April 1; May 2-27; or July 5-29

A project and activity based course, you will get the opportunity to practice with Google Analytics for more advanced learning and skill development. Your instructor will work with you on implementing Google Analytics for your own website. You will come away with the skills necessary for employing this most useful tool. This course can be taken individually or as part of a certificate, click here to register for the full certificate class, Google Analytics Certificate. Click here to see additional information about this individual course. CEUs/ILUs: 1.6 Length (in hours): 16 One month class; choose Class Dates: March 7 - April 1; May 2 - 27; OR July 5 - 29

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.

This is a six week virtual course offered to educators willing to examine the everyday policies and practices that produce racial disparities and uphold institutional systems of oppression. Participants will examine their relationships with White Supremacy, discipline practices, tracking, culturally relevant pedagogy and more. This class is open to all educators looking to reflect on the ways they are complicit in maintaining the status quo. 4 CEUs Join us online! This class will be held online. Upon registering, you will receive a link to access the class. Simply click the link on the days and time of class and Kristen and Meghan will lead you through the class from the comfort of your own home! This class is held in partnership with multiple Community Education programs.

Studies show that interval training boosts the body’s metabolism. Circuit training is an effective method of exercising the whole body in a short period of time. Combine the two and you have a dynamically efficient strength and conditioning workout. All levels and abilities welcome. Our motto is, "We have to exercise in the morning before our brains realize what we are doing!" Join us online or in person! This class will be held online using Zoom or in person at the Lenox Community Center. You can choose to attend however is best for you! This online class is held in partnership with multiple Community Education Programs.

Beginners welcome! Enjoy in-depth instruction as you practice a wide variety of warm-up exercises and yoga poses, along with easy meditation and relaxation practices. We'll work on the whole body, improving flexibility, strength, balance, and range of motion. Hatha yoga is a more relaxed style of yoga, appropriate for all regardless of age, level of fitness, size, shape or physical issues. Reduce tension and stress, get rid of aches and pains, sleep better and feel better overall. You'll be encouraged to work at your own level and pace in this supportive class. Enjoy Wendy's relaxing voice and easy to follow directions. Join us online, in person, or get the videos! Wendy is offering a few different class options so you can choose the day, time and format that works best for you or make up a class! Online classes are held in partnership with multiple Community Ed Programs. Class videos include six 80-minute videos and four 40-minute videos that you can watch online anytime, Summer: June 6 - September 5 Class Options: Hybrid Class: Join in person at Lenox Community Center or online each week, as you wish. Online Class: Join online using Zoom. Add the class videos to Hybrid or Online classes for only $20! Online Videos Only: Practice at home with Wendy's online class videos 24/7. Cost: $39 A737Video (spring, April 4 - June 5) or A937Video (summer, June 6 - September 5)

How do you keep track of the day-to-day financial transactions of a business? Whether you are looking to advance in your career, or you’re an entrepreneur, (or maybe you are a part of a family business), this course will help you if you are looking to understand the numbers. The Basics of Bookkeeping course will help you understand, and know how to record, every penny that comes into your business and every penny that goes out of your business. This course shows you how to create a chart of accounts that meet your needs. All of the money you spend, and all of the money you earn, have a place to go. How do your record them? What are debits and credits? What do the numbers mean? How do I label accounts? Even if you outsource your bookkeeping needs, you should still have a basic understand of what happens with the money earned and the money spent. No one should be blind to his or her finances! In this course you will learn where the numbers go, and why! You will learn the bookkeeping terminology as well as what it means to keep track of the numbers. At the end of the cycle, what do the numbers mean? The Basics of Bookkeeping will show you how to keep track of the numbers and why! Click here for more information about this course. CEUs/ILUs: 1.6 Length (in hours): 16 One Month Course: Winter: March 7 - April 1 Spring: May 2 - 27 Summer: July 5 - 29

Every successful person in the workplace utilizes financial information to aid effective decision making. The Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers explains the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and will provide practical techniques that will increase your effectiveness and career. First, get a foundation to understand the seven steps in the accounting cycle and use financial information in decision making. Come away with the knowledge to analyze resource allocation and evaluate financial performance. Then find out what you need to know about cash. Cash is the non-financial manager who really makes a difference in the day-to-day cash activities. Discover how to maximize cash flow, learn the importance of cash and find out your role in cash flow success. Finally, acquire advanced knowledge on the financial information that drives your organization. See how business reports are assessed and analyzed. An understanding of this information will help you make smart decisions when it comes to budgeting, setting goals, and assessing performance within your own area of influence. Click here to see additional information about this certificate. Courses can be taken individually; click on class titles below. CEUs/ILUs: 4.8 Length (in hours): 48 Course schedule Accounting and Finance for Non Financial Managers February 2 - March 4 April 4 - 29 June 6 - July 1 Cash is King March 7 - April 2 May 2 - 27 July 5 - 29 Financial Analysis and Planning for Non Financial Managers April 4 - 29 June 6 - July 1 August 1 - 26

Games are increasingly recognized as a tool that can serve many business purposes beyond entertainment. This Certificate provides you with a general introduction to what goes into the design and development of both video and analog games with a particular focus on the use of games outside of consumer entertainment. In the first course, you will discover resources for developing game design, identify the mechanics and verbs used in different games. You will come away with knowing the different activities that are part of game design, being able to flesh out a game idea in order to increase the chances to having a successful game design experience, and have a basic understanding of how to work with game developers. In the second course, you will you will learn the basics of video game design process, learn about the main video game genres, and use a game development application to begin your journey of making games. By successfully completing this Certificate in Basic Game Design, you will have taken the first steps into understanding game design and being able to create your own games. Click here to see additional information about this certificate. Courses can be taken individually; click on class titles below. CEUs/ILUs: 3.2 Length (in hours): 32 Course schedule Introduction to Game Design February 7 - March 4 April 4 - 29 June 6 - July 1 Intermediate Video Game Design March 7 - April 1 May 2 - 27 July 5 - 29

Worldwide, video game sales including consoles, online, and mobile games are projected to reach $111 billion dollars this year. Mobile games are the fastest-growing segment of the market as more and more people play casual games. By 2019 Price Warehouse predicts social and casual game sales will exceed traditional game sales. In this intermediate introductory course, you will learn the basics of video game design process, learn about the main video game genres, and use a game development application to begin your journey of making games. This course can be taken individually or as part of a certificate, click here to register for the full certificate class, Certificate in Basic Game Design. Click here to see additional information about this individual course. CEUs/ILUs: 1.6 Length (in hours): 16 Class Dates: Winter: March 7 - April 1 Spring: May 2 - 27 Summer: July 5 - 29

Enhance your understanding of program evaluation within the nonprofit context. Find out how to improve your evaluation planning, data collection, data analysis and data use. Special attention will be paid to the real-world challenges that organizations may face when conducting evaluation, including staff time, costs and reporting evaluation results to funders. By the close of the course, you will have a complete program logic model and evaluation plan ready for implementation. This course can be taken individually or as part of a certificate, click here to register for the full certificate class, Certificate in Non-Profit Administration. Click here for additional information about this individual course. CEUs/ILUs: 1.6 Length (in hours): 16 Class Dates: April 4-29; June 6 - July 1; OR August 1-26

Must-have skills to succeed in the workplace include the ability to create, edit and manage presentations in MS PowerPoint, documents in MS Word, email and calendars in MS Outlook, and spreadsheets in MS Excel. Microsoft Office Suite of applications is the most used software tool in the world. Stay current with this class, as it is always up-to-date and will change as the features of MS Office change over time. Master the most common uses so that you can work faster and more efficiently and can take your computer skills from plain and drab to exciting and engaging. You will leave class with a set of skills that are a workplace requirement in today’s fast paced ever-changing environment and will enable your future career success. CEUs/ILUs: 1.6 Length (in hours): 16 Class Dates: February 7 - March 4; April 4 - 29; or June 6 - July 1

With the demands of daily operations, non-financial managers may put financial reports on the shelf. But take a look at some of the most admired companies like Apple, Google, and Berkshire Hathaway. Sure, they are evaluated by their products, innovation, and culture but they wouldn’t be in the limelight without profits. Money matters! This course will help you build on your understanding of financial concepts and help you establish your role in the financial success of your organization. Designed for non-financial managers, business owners, entrepreneurs, and other decision-makers, this advanced course will take the mystery out of money matters. Throughout this course, financial information that drives your organization, as seen on the business’s reports, will be assessed and analyzed to understand it. An understanding of this information will help you make smart decisions when it comes to budgeting, setting goals, and assessing performance within your own area of influence. This course can be taken individually or as part of a certificate, Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non Financial Managers. Click here to see additional information about this course. CEUs/ILUs: 1.6 Length (in hours): 16 Start Dates: April 4 - 29, June 6 - July 1, OR August 1 - 26

Cash is arguably the most important factor in business success. D&B reports 90% of all small business failures are due to poor cash flow—more money gets paid out than collected. It is the non-financial manager who really makes a difference in the day-to-day cash activities. Discover how to maximize cash flow, learn the importance of cash and find out your role in cash flow success. This course can be taken individually or as part of a certificate, Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non Financial Managers. Click here to see additional information about this course. CEUs/ILUs: 1.6 Length (in hours): 16 Start Dates: October 5-30

Socialize, relax and recharge with an at home Art Soiree! No art experience necessary to have fun and enjoy. Your art kit will include an 11x14” stretch canvas, 3 brush sizes, acrylic paint, an instruction sheet with step-by-step instruction, and a link for an online video tutorial. You will complete a painting of this sunflower farm at home and at your own pace. Stop, rewind, and pause the video at any time. This kit is perfect for adults or children ages 12+. Kits will be mailed directly to your home. Please ensure your mailing address is correct when registering. Cost: 1 kit $35/ or 2 kits $45. Please use the drop down tab when registering to indicate the number of kits you would like. All supplies and shipping included.

Socialize, relax and recharge with an at home Art Soiree! No art experience necessary to have fun and enjoy. Your art kit will include an 9x12” stretch canvas, two different sized paintbrushes, acrylic paint, an instruction sheet with step-by-step instruction, and a link for an online video tutorial. You will complete a painting of colorful flip flops at home and at your own pace. Stop, rewind, and pause the video at any time. This kit is perfect for adults or children ages 6+. Kits will be mailed directly to your home. Please ensure your mailing address is correct when registering. Cost: 1 kit $35/ or 2 kits $45. Please use the drop down tab when registering to indicate the number of kits you would like. All supplies and shipping included.

Socialize, relax and recharge with an at home Art Soiree! No art experience necessary to have fun and enjoy. Your art kit will include an 9x12” stretch canvas, two different sized paintbrushes, acrylic paint, an instruction sheet with step-by-step instruction, and a link for an online video tutorial. You will complete a fun summery watermelon slice at home and at your own pace. Stop, rewind, and pause the video at any time. This kit is perfect for adults or children ages 6+. Kits will be mailed directly to your home. Please ensure your mailing address is correct when registering. Cost: 1 kit $35/ or 2 kits $45. Please use the drop down tab when registering to indicate the number of kits you would like. All supplies and shipping included.