Events Search and Views Navigation
Past Events › Classes
Events List Navigation
September 2021
Anoka County Master Gardeners weekly online Q & A
Volunteers with the Anoka County Master Gardeners invite the public to join them live on Zoom every Tuesday, 6:30-8 pm, April 13–Sept. 28, to ask questions and get research-based answers from local volunteers.
Find out more »October 2021
Introduction to Zen Practice
Compassionate Ocean Zen Center, 652 17th Ave. NE, will offer a free two-part Introduction to Zen Practice mini-course. Offered Mondays, Oct. 4 & 11, 7-9 pm. This is a two-class introduction to Zen meditation and related practices. Guiding Teacher Michael O'Neal will lead this program, which is intended to be a starting point for those curious about or new to Zen. This course will be offered on Zoom. The classes are free; pre-registration is required. To register, admin@OceanDharma.org or 612-781-7640.
Find out more »Vital Living classes at ESNS
Ongoing Support Groups: In these supportive environments you can get connected to the community resources you need, meet and support other people with similar experiences, learn self-care strategies and coping techniques, share your personal experiences, and leave feeling better for it! Attendance is open to any adult 18+ years of age who is a caregiver for an older adult. First time participants will need to request a link and password to enter the calls. Caregiver Support Group: Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2-3…
Find out more »Dance classes at Pure Water
The Pure Water School of Dance begins its 10-week fall session, beginning the week of October 26 with Children's Ballet and Tap Classes. Adult Beginning Ballet and Afro-Modern Dance for ages 16 to adult are also offered. Jacob Nehrbass will teach tap. Classes are held at Tipton Hammond Arts, Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St. NE, #261. Contact Beverly Tipton Hammond, Director, tiptonhammond@yahoo.com or 443-527-6118.
Find out more »Halloween Glow-in-the-Dark Skull and Rave Beads
Create glow-in-the-dark skull and rave beads. Expect to make between 6 and 12 beads depending on your work style. You will learn the basics of gathering up molten glass on the torch and applying it onto a mandrel to make the bead itself. $95 non-members/$69 members. Potekglass, 2505 Howard St. NE, Saturday, Oct. 30, 10 am-1 pm. Register at https://potekglass.com/.
Find out more »November 2021
Classes at Compassionate Ocean
Compassionate Ocean, 652 17th Ave. NE, will offer classes on Buddhism and mindfulness, starting later this month. The classes will be held via Zoom. "Finding Ultimate Nature in Everyday Life" will be held Wednesdays, Sept. 22-Nov. 10, 7-9 pm. Taught by Genpo Michael O'Neal and Joen O’Neal, the class will cover how a simple practice can provide a great opportunity to “invite Buddha;” aspects of Dharmakaya, the ultimate form of Buddha; the Triple Treasure of Buddhism: Buddha, Dharma, Sangha; and…
Find out more »Scoliosis: How Does Your Curve Measure Up?
Join Tammy Shaw-Sykes, pain relief and posture alignment specialist, Shift Fitness and Massage, for an online webinar, “Scoliosis: How Does Your Curve Measure Up?” Thursday, Nov. 11, 6:30-7:15 pm. Register via text or call 612-991-1401. Type "scoliosis" and your invitation will be sent. Private consultations or visits to Shift Fitness and Massage are also available.
Find out more »Vital Living programs at ESNS
Connect to Tech: East Side Neighborhood Services hosts Connect to Tech, a series of classes for older adults to increase confidence and understanding using smart phones, iPads, and tablets. Classes are free and offered over Zoom. Class size is limited so register soon. Offered in partnership with Cyber Seniors. On-going tech support is available over the phone for as many times as needed for participants. Using iPads and iPhones, Nov.16, 1-2 pm; Using cell phones and tablets (non-Apple products), Nov. 16,…
Find out more »December 2021
Cottage Food Producer Food Safety Training Webinar and Online Course
Join University of Minnesota Extension Food Safety Educators, Kathy Brandt and Suzanne Driessen at a Cottage Food Producer Food Safety Training webinar or take the online course. Both meet Minnesota Department of Agriculture food safety training requirements to register as a Minnesota Cottage Food Producer. Once registered, you’ll be able to make and sell homemade non-potentially hazardous foods including baked goods, candy, home-canned peaches, pickles, salsa, jams, jellies and more. The specific conditions that must be met to qualify as…
Find out more »From the Bishop of Myra to Santa Claus: The Many Faces of St. Nicholas
A popular saint across Christian history, St. Nicholas of Myra was—and still is—represented in a traditional religious context. Yet the many images of St. Nicholas are far surpassed in number and variety by the more recent portrayals of Old St. Nick. With lots of images, old and new, Kristin Anderson talks about the transformation of St. Nicholas over many centuries, from early Christian saint to modern holiday icon. Part of the Elder Enrichment series at Catholic Eldercare's Main Street Lodge,…
Find out more »