10 REALLY IMPORTANT REASONS THAT YOUR PARENT’S ESTATE PLAN IS IMPORTANT TO YOU LIVE Online In this class we will take an in-depth review of many issues (and problems) that may be faced from our parents estate plan (or lack thereof) such as: creating a difficult Probate, loss of assets to the Nursing Home, fighting amongst the children, senior care issues, guardianship, privacy, the continued life of the surviving parent, estate tax protection, fairness and equality, legacy assets and the flow of critical information between the generations.With our 30 years of experience, we will discuss actual Minnesota examples of all of the above challenges and how they can be avoided in advance with some simple planning and exchange of information. All questions will be answered in an open and friendly forum.

ADULT CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH: BEGINNER PART 1 LIVE Online Have you wanted to learn or refresh your Spanish? This class focuses on building conversational skills through interactive practice. Topics include greetings, pronunciation, numbers, food, clothing, and basic grammar. You'll engage in small conversations and explore cultural insights like word origins and dialects.

ADULT CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH: BEGINNER PART 2 LIVE Online Continue your Spanish journey in Beginner Spanish Part Two! Build on conversational skills for directions, restaurants, and everyday interactions. Learn vocabulary on weather, dates, family, and key verbs like ser and tener. Explore cultural topics on food, family, and friendships. Open to new and returning students.

ADULT CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH: INTERMEDIATE PART 1 LIVE Online This intermediate course helps adults improve conversation skills through interactive lessons. Topics include AR verb conjugation, infinitives, future tense, prepositions, and more. Practice making plans, discussing preferences, and explore holiday traditions in Spanish-speaking countries. Open to new students and previous Beginner Spanish Part 1 and 2 conversation participants.

BEADED PLANT CREATIONS (Age 15 & Up) Create a beautiful plant that never needs watering! In this fun and creative class, participants will craft a decorative beaded plant using stiff thread and a lovely variety of glass beads. You’ll be guided step-by-step through shaping the stems and assembling your plant into a finished piece. All materials included.

BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO GETTING PUBLISHED LIVE Online If your goal is to become a published freelance writer by selling a magazine article, short story, poem, or even a novel to a traditional publisher, this comprehensive workshop will guide you to, then past the editor's desk. You will discover how to: become a “published” writer overnight, submit manuscripts the correct way, find the right publisher for your work, write irresistible query letters, determine when and how to get an agent, 100 ways to make money as a freelance writer. If you really want to succeed, this step-by-step workshop is a must! Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee.

BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO USING CHATGPT (AI) LIVE Online ChatGPT (AI) is here to stay and is the future for writers and content creators. Don’t be left behind! No prior AI experience required. Do you want to learn how to incorporate the power of cutting-edge technology to gain ideas and inspiration, write web content, articles, and even novels or scripts? In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn how to: register for a FREE ChatGPT account, input effective writing prompts to avoid nonsense responses, build creative content, from stories to marketing copy, determine its capabilities and limitations, understand ethical/legal considerations using ChatGPT. There’s no doubt ChatGPT and similar AI systems will force the job market to evolve. It’s crucial for everyone to adapt, learn new skills, and be open to working in collaboration with AI, so start building your expertise in the world of ChatGPT now!

CROW POSE WORKSHOP (Ages 16 & Up) Learn how to make your Crow Pose and other similar arm-balance variations take flight! We’ll begin with a strategic warm-up designed to prepare the body for the strength, mobility, and balance these poses require. From there, we’ll break down each pose step-by-step, explore modifications and variations, and have fun discovering what’s possible in your practice. Come ready to play, explore, and build confidence! Equipment to bring: yoga mat + 2 blocks.

EMPOWERING FLOW YOGA (Ages 16 & Up) Build strength, stamina, balance, and body awareness in this welcoming six-week yoga series. Combining the mindful alignment of Hatha yoga with the flowing movement of Vinyasa, each class uses your own body weight to develop strength and endurance—no weights or equipment needed. The class follows the same sequence each week, giving you the opportunity to become familiar with the movements and focus on improving your form, stability, and strength. As the weeks progress, you’ll be able to notice your body becoming stronger and your practice becoming more confident. All levels are welcome. Equipment to bring: yoga mat and 2 blocks (highly recommended)

SY26-27 Indoor Walking Use the Pequot Lakes Public High School facility and get some exercise! Our climate controlled facilities are a great option for walking/running, regardless of the weather or temperature. Both our halls and walking track are available to the public. Walking is available M-F, both before and after school, except on building closed days. Due to increased security measures at school, our morning hall walkers will need a background check and an access fob to enter the building. The fee for this background check is built into the registration cost for walking our facilities. The door access fob will be given out after successful completion of a background check, which will be emailed to participants after registering. Below are the locations and times available for walking: Pequot Lakes High School Halls: M - F | 6:15 - 7:30 AM AND 3:30 - 9:00 PM Pequot Lakes High School Indoor Track: 6:15 - 7:30 AM AND 5:30 - 9:00 PM - *Please note, when JV/Varsity events are held in the gymnasium you must purchase a ticket to the event in order to use the track. Morning Hall Walking fee: $25 * Requires a fob for building access and a background check. Please register through Community Education prior to attending. Afternoon Hall Walking/Track Use: Free - MUST register with Community Ed. Enter through door # 1

INTERMEDIATE CROCHET (Ages 16 & Up) Basic crochet skills are required for this class. Instruction includes working in the round, granny squares, joining granny squares, pattern stitches, multiple starting techniques, working even edges, and specialty stitches Choose your own projects from multiple options.

KNEAD TO KNOW: A BREAD MAKING MASTER-CLASS FOR BEGINNERS & BEYOND! LIVE ONLINE INSTRUCTION You’ll learn the essential skills and techniques to create beautiful, bakery-quality breads right in your own kitchen. Together, we’ll make 3 foundational breads every home baker should know; a rustic artisan crusty loaf, soft fluffy dinner rolls, and classic sandwich bread. You’ll also enjoy a special demonstration of a stunning filled and braided Pane Bianco—perfect for entertaining or gifting. Along the way, we’ll demystify bread baking by exploring different flours, hydration levels, and yeast types while breaking down key concepts like baker’s percentages and the science behind gluten development and yeast, and exploring the simple tools / pieces of equipment that can take your bread making to the next level. One registration covers immediate family members living full-time in the same home.

KNIT CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS (Ages 16 & Up) Basic knitting skills required. Ornaments include Santa gift card holder, ball shaped snowman, flying fairies, and a knitted snowflake. Patterns provided. Material list will be provided once registered.

MAHJONG 101 BEGINNER BASICS Curious about Mahjong but not sure where to start? This 2.5-hour introductory lesson is perfect for beginners! We’ll cover the basics of the game, including tiles, how to read a Mahjong card, rules of play, game setup and game play to Mahjong! Expect a relaxed, social atmosphere focused on fun, connection, and building confidence so you can leave ready to play with friends.

MAHJONG GUIDED PLAY Mahjong Guided Play is the perfect next step after Mahjong 101. This guided play session is all about practice, confidence, and connection. Designed for players who have taken Mahjong 101 and have learned the basics. You will play full games with gentle coaching, reminders, and real-time tips along the way. Questions are encouraged as we reinforce rules, strategy, and Mahjong card reading in a relaxed, social setting. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, play more smoothly, or simply enjoy the game with others, this session offers supported play without the pressure—just learning, laughter, and lots of tiles. *Completion of Mahjong 101 is required

MUD TO MASTERPIECE: WHEEL THROWING POTTERY (Ages 18 & Up) Experience the art of creating pottery on the wheel in this engaging course designed for adult learners. Whether you're brand new to clay or looking to build on previous experience, this class will guide you through the essential techniques of wheel throwing. With personalized instruction and plenty of practice time, you'll develop confidence and creativity at the wheel. All tools and materials are provided. All supplies included.