St. Francis Area Schools

Minnesota legislation permits senior drivers to renew their qualifications for automobile insurance discounts by attending a four-hour refresher course, if the driver has previously attended and completed an eight-hour course. Participants must bring drivers license and AARP card (if member) to class. No registrations accepted in class. AARP members must supply member number at time of registration.

Register for both Body & Soul Cardio Dance classes and receive a discounted rate of $100--a $10 savings! If a class is currently in session and you would like to join please call 763-213-1640 or email CEAdult@isd15.org to register. Dancing has a way of making you get lost in the music. Jumps, sides, pivots and body roll's are not only fun but give you a serious dance workout without feeling like work! This class allows you to go at your own pace so even if you are a beginner you can have fun! Come try this hour of laughing, dancing and fun and see for yourself how good this class is for your soul! If you like Monaca's previous class, you will love this class!

When it comes to actual sushi that is made with sushi grade raw fish such as salmon or tuna wrapped in rice and seaweed, the sushi tolerance spectrum runs from a very strong “YES” or a very strong “NO” with little wiggle room in between. Enter California “sushi” Rolls that overwhelmingly turn the strong “NO’s” into strong yeses! Join Tess as she walks you through how to make a variety of the most marvelous California rolls that will make you wonder why you haven’t tried to make your own before. California “sushi” roll combinations are only limited by your imagination! Make them vegetarian, with or without seaweed, spicy or not, it is totally up to you! Learn the skill of creating delicious seasoned sushi rice, spicy mayo, and how to stuff, wrap / shape the rolls, with wonderful filling ingredients. One of these fillings is a “crab” salad that will be created using crabsticks. Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen! Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants as you cook along, and increase your confidence in the kitchen with each skill that is learned, and each little bit of advice and instruction that is shared. While cooking-along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and preparation. A professionally made PDF packet of the Instructors Personal Recipes from this class will also be received. This class will take place on Zoom; free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Ingredients / supplies in case participants wish to order or shop early for some ingredients: Sushi rice, sushi nori /seaweed sheets, toasted sesame oil, (Japanese) rice vinegar. Additional ingredients will be listed in the information packet that will be received 5-7 days before the class. Bamboo sushi rolling mat can be helpful, but not necessary. Note: One registration fee for this on-line virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

When your child has a Smartphone there are key things you should know in order to keep them safe and secure. In this class you’ll understand recommended safety settings on popular social media apps, parental apps for your child’s Smartphone, and more! You will leave this class with a confident plan to simplify the technology so that you and your child can use the phone safely without worry.

Ages 5+ Spend some quality family time together outdoors learning basic fishing skills. Angling staff will provide all the equipment and knowledge needed to catch fish, which you will spend most of the time trying to do.

This class will provide participants with the fundamentals of fantasy football. If you are new to fantasy football, this is the class for you! Participants will learn how to draft players (there will be a mock 4 round draft), understand important terms and abbreviations needed to succeed in fantasy football, be provided tools (websites) that make it fun and easy compete week to week, and how to begin a league. Participants will learn how fun and easy fantasy football can be.

Apart from cheese and toppings, homemade dough and sauce, are the key ingredients used to create mouthwatering pizza of course! BUT! What are the key ingredients used to make the homemade dough and sauce? HOW MUCH of each ingredient? HOW are they put together to create a variety of magical pizza options? Know as the Pizza Master “Pizzaiolo” in her family and community, our instructor Tess will help answer these questions as she guides you in her latest Pizza class where you will create fantastic FLATBREAD PIZZAS and Pizza Panini from scratch! If you are a part of a pizza loving family, this class is for you! Dive into the world of pizza making and join the ever-growing number of participants that have enjoyed Tess’ fun-filled cook-along pizza classes and experience for yourselves why participants keep coming back for more! Take out Pizza may just become a thing of the past! On the Menu: Wonderful Flatbread Pizzas, Pizza Panini, and OUT-OF-THIS WORLD Pizza Sauce! TWO of the instructors’ personal recipes for two different homemade doughs will be used. One will be for the flatbread pizzas, and the other for the Panini Rolls that will be turned into pizza panini! The instructor will provide Step- by-step guidance and instruction help to ensure the process is a simple as can be. Participants can personalize their flatbread Pizzas and Panini with toppings and fillings of their choosing. All recipes have been created by the instructor, and tested time and time again over the years, to ensure maximum flavor and ease. Choose which option you would like to make and watch a demonstration of the other or if you feel up to it, make them both! You will feel like a pro after this class and be confident enough to create all of this deliciousness time and time again. Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen! Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants as you cook-along, and increase your confidence in the kitchen. This class will take place on Zoom, free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and prep. A professionally made PDF packet of the Instructors Personal Recipes from this class will also be received. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Equipment Needs: Stand mixer HIGHLY recommended in order to make both homemade doughs. Sheet pans will be used to bake the Panini rolls and flatbread pizza. NO Panini press needed. Two heavy bottom pans can be used in place of a Panini press. More guidance will be included with the ingredient packet. Note: One registration fee for this on-line virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

What can you do on Instagram that can result in huge growth for your customer base and sales? We’ve got the answers you need in this fun beginner level class to grow your business with Instagram. You’ll learn the key steps needed in order to improve your company bottom line and also gain more followers. Plus, you’ll learn to make your content irresistible and have fun in the process!

Stay up to date by expanding your technology knowledge and learn what you need to know about the mobile payment service called Venmo. Learn how to pay friends, businesses or receive money without using cash or checks. You’ll leave this class with a confident understanding of how to set up Venmo safely, fees to avoid, and real world scenarios you or your family and friends may use with this mobile payment option.

Ages 15+ Learn how easy and fun it is to stand up paddle board. After a few minutes of instruction most of the time will be spent on paddle boards in the water.

Serve freshly baked breads in less than 1 hour. Whether for a memorable weekend breakfast, brunch, teatime, to accompany a salad/soup or for another occasion, hot-from-your-oven breads are wonderful. Muffins may be sweet or savory. We’ll feature remarkable recipes to taste in class and take home plus tips, techniques and equipment to ensure success every time. And of course, expect to learn all the valuable tips to ensure success every time!

This in-depth course will give you the training necessary to become a certified CPR professional. Whether you need to take a course as a workplace requirement or simply want to add the skill to your resume, this hands-on class will provide you with the skills you need to save lives. Our instructors will train you to perform child, adult and infant CPR as well as teach you how to employ the use of an AED and how to deal with obstructed airway situations. If you are or are training to become a childcare provider, teacher, church group leader, babysitter or business/industry professional, or if you’re looking to maintain your certification this training course is perfect for you.

Learn nutrition principles as they relate to recreational athletic performance and what your nutrition and hydration needs are for various levels of physical activity. We will discuss the impact of nutrient composition for pre and post workout snacks with recipes and menu ideas provided.

Deepening skills and adapting them for individuals who are in the later stages of dementia and less willing to participate in activities and care.

A man of many talents, Tom Strohmyer, known professionally as “Woody,” has been entertaining audiences, ages one to one hundred, since 1983 playing guitar, keyboards, saxophone, trumpet, flute and singing in various bands and as a solo performer. A Lunch Bunch favorite, Woody is a one-man variety show, offering a wide assortment of music styles delivered in different ways, both instrumentally and vocally. Did we mention he is also a juggler and magician who can shoot the bull while keeping five balls aloft simultaneously? Be prepared to be entertained with this performance.

Social Security is one of the few income sources that keeps up with inflation and lasts for life. But most women fail to maximize their benefits because they don’t understand the little-known rules that can help them get more out of the system. This workshop will cover : How much Social Security you stand to receive over your lifetime How the decisions you make in your 60s can determine the amount of income you will have in your 80s How to take advantage of spousal benefits, survivor benefits , divorced-spouse benefits, and evan divorced-spouse survivor benefits How to coordinate your own retirement benefit with benefits you might receive as a spouse or divorced-spouse Why Women who are married should make the decision about their husbands should apply for Social Security Why you should consider your husband's life expectancy when deciding when to claim your own retirement benefit What to do if your husband or ex-husband dies What to do if your marital status changes How to plan for the extra-long life This workshop is for women and for men who have women in their lives (wives, sisters, mothers). It features essential information all women need to have if they are concerned about financial security in retirement. Cody Clem, Registered Representative, North Metro Money Management 23624 St. Francis Boulevard NW, Suite 8, St. Francis, MN 55070, 763-434-9724. Travis Fisher, Registered Representative, North Metro Money Management 23624 St. Francis Boulevard NW, Suite 8, St. Francis, MN 55070, 763-434-9724. Securities offered through Parkland Securities, LLC member FINRA/SIPC.Fee-based investment advisory services offered through Sigma Planning Corporation , a registered investment advisor. North Metro Money Management is Independent of Parkland Securities, LLC, and Sigma Planning Corporation.

Driving new customer traffic to your website and promoting your business is imperative in today's technology world. Don't let your skillset or company get left behind by missing the key social media rules you need to know! In this class, you'll learn how to craft a simple but effective social media marketing strategy, listen directly to customers and implement tips to grow your business all while staying organized without technology overwhelm.

The Social Security decisions spouses make when they are in their 60s will determine the amount of total income they receive over their lifetime—including the lifetime of the spouse who lives the longest. This workshop will cover some little-known rules that can help married couples get more out of the Social Security system. This workshop will cover: • How much Social Security you and your spouse stand to receive over your joint lifetime • Rules and guidelines for when spouses should apply for benefits • How the decisions you make in your 60s can determine the amount of income you—or your surviving spouse—will have in your 80s and 90s • How spouses with little or no prior earnings can take advantage of Social Security benefits • How a little-known rule passed in 2000 has opened the door to creative spousal strategies • The number-one most important thing all higher earning spouses should do • Two key things you need to know about Social Security survivor benefits • How remarriage affects survivor benefits from a former spouse • How to avoid mistakes at your Social Security office This workshop is primarily for married couples as it discusses Social Security benefits available to spouses. Cody Clem, Registered Representative, North Metro Money Management, 23624 St. Francis Boulevard NW, Suite 8, St. Francis, MN 55070, 763-434-9724. Travis Fisher, Registered Representative, North Metro Money Management, 23624 St. Francis Boulevard NW, Suite 8, St. Francis, MN 55070, 763-434-9724. Securities are offered through Parkland Securities, LLC member FINRA/SIPC. Fee-based investment advisory services are offered through Sigma Planning Corporation, a registered investment advisor. North Metro Money Management is Independent of Parkland Securities, LLC and Sigma Planning Corporation.

No need to look beyond your own kitchen for RESTAURANT QUALITY spring rolls! Whether you are looking to host a memorable Dim Sum get-together or simply want to create something FRESH and BRIGHT to welcome in the spring, this is the class you have been looking for! Join Tess as she walks you through the process of creating two types of spring rolls bursting with a SYMPHONY of flavors bold and bright enough to wake up any and all taste buds. Choice of meat (chicken or pork) & veggies will fill the CRISPY spring rolls, and fresh veggie and precooked protein of choice will fill the FRESH spring rolls. Two types of wrappers will be used. Participants will be able to customize filling ingredients and seasonings according to their taste or dietary preferences. Join in the fun as we dive into the world of spring rolls learning the techniques to create fillings, and how to wrap, roll, and cook these delightful packets of bright deliciousness! Freezing and reheating tips will also be shared! Come join the FUN! Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen! Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants as you cook along, and increase your confidence in the kitchen. While cooking-along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and preparation. A professionally made PDF packet of the Instructors Personal Recipes from this class will also be received. This class will take place on Zoom; free online software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee for this on-line virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

Have you been curious as to what Snapchat is exactly? In this workshop we will cover everything adults need to know about one of most popular social media apps in the world. You'll learn the foundation for how Snapchat is used, what the basic features include, and more. Stay up to date in today's digital world with this fun and informational class. Attendees will learn the basic fundamentals of how the app works, how to set up safety features, how to check for profile details, and how advertisers work to target audience members

Ages 5+ The 30 foot long voyageur canoe is a unique, fun, and safe way to spend some time on the water. Staff will be along to lead the group All equipment is provided, and no canoeing experience is necessary.

"This women's self-defense seminar will help participants acquire the strategies and skill sets necessary to protect themselves from attack situations which are common and unique to females. Participants will learn preemptive tactics, escape maneuvers, verbal interventions, physical techniques, and the effective use of self-defense devices, in order to quickly end a potentially dangerous encounter or assault. A strong emphasis will be placed on empowering the mind, which is of vital importance dealing with an attack. Come see for yourself how this transformational seminar will give you the supreme confidence and extraordinary power to stand up to any threatening situation, and ultimately, prevail."