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10 Practical Tips to Writing Powerful Dialogue (in novels & scripts)Arts/Crafts/HobbiesWriting believable, relatable dialogue is an art-form, but fortunately there are some tried-and-tested methods and techniques you can use right now to improve the dialogue in your novel or script. In this fast paced session, you’ll learn how to turn ordinary words into compelling dialogue, use clean dialogue tags, differentiate character voices, use dialogue instead of narrative/voiceover, avoid dialogue “dumps,” and be real, but not boring. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.Spring/Summer 2025
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5 Keys to Retiring FearlesslyGeneralWhat will be your sources of retirement income? How can you help protect yourself from “what ifs?” Learn ways to help you achieve your goals in retirement with confidence.Spring/Summer 2025
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50+ CohousingGeneralLearn about 50+ (aka Seniors, Elders, Active Adult) communities based on cohousing principles of a property with full-featured private homes and common spaces, meals, governing, and activities. Cooperation, collaboration, sharing, access-friendly design, and, especially, caring for neighbors are the values of this age specific cohousing. Discuss principles and practices and explore examples of senior communities. Resources will be recommended to use for follow up.Spring/Summer 2025
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50+ Cohousing- WebinarGeneralWebinar (pre-recorded) format to learn about 50+ (aka Seniors, Elders, Active Adult) communities based on cohousing principles of a property with full-featured private homes and common spaces, meals, values, governing, and activities. Cooperation, collaboration, sharing, access-friendly design, and, especially, caring for neighbors are the values of this age specific cohousing. Explore examples of senior communities, discuss principles and practices, and receive a document with resources recommended to use for follow up. WEBINAR (PRE-RECORDED) With an optional follow up/discussion on Lee’s Zoom March 24 Monday 6:30 – 7:30PM (Instructor will send Zoom invite at least a week before)Winter 2025
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50+ Cohousing- WebinarGeneralWebinar (pre-recorded) format to learn about 50+ (aka Seniors, Elders, Active Adult) communities based on cohousing principles of a property with full-featured private homes and common spaces, meals, values, governing, and activities. Cooperation, collaboration, sharing, access-friendly design, and, especially, caring for neighbors are the values of this age specific cohousing. Explore examples of senior communities, discuss principles and practices, and receive a document with resources recommended to use for follow up. WEBINAR (PRE-RECORDED) With an optional follow up/discussion on Lee’s Zoom August 4 Monday 6:30 – 7:30PM (Instructor will send Zoom invite at least a week before) Please use URL link provided in registration notes.Spring/Summer 2025
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7 String Friendship BraceletsWashington ElementaryIn this small class, students will learn from an instructor how to make a 7-string friendship bracelet. Students will choose from many different color combinations and use a template to create a beautiful bracelet. DATES Monday, February 10 Monday, March 17 Monday, April 21Winter 2025
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A Bit About CatsGeneralThis course will include facts and cool things about felines.Spring/Summer 2025
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A Trip to JapanGeneralWendy traveled to Japan for a month in 2024 - partly exploring Tokyo and Kyoto, also volunteering in Okazaki, and visiting Duluth's Sister City. The culture of Japan is fascinating - a blend of long-time traditions and new breaking edge advancements.Spring/Summer 2025
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Starting SoonABC's and D's of MedicareGeneralTake the mystery out of Medicare and gain a foundational understanding one letter at a time. Instructor is a licensed agent. Ample time allowed for questions.Winter 2025
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ACUPRESSURE TO RELIEVE MIGRAINES, HEADACHES, NAUSEA & VERTIGOHealthAcupressure is a healing technique that works with how energy flows through your body. Just as you have blood that flows through vessels, you have energy that flows through pathways called meridians. Acupressure involves pressing or massaging key points on the body to stimulate energy flow which can offer great relief with no side effects. We will focus on the points that relieve and prevent migraines and headaches as well as nausea and vertigo.Spring/Summer 2025
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About MinnesotaGeneralLearn more about what was "born" in Minnesota. Yes some people but also businesses and special places.Spring/Summer 2025
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Ben Schumin (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Adult Lap SwimLap SwimAn excellent way to get your swim workout in for the day! Monthly pass: $40 Quarterly pass: $100 Daily pass: $5 at the door, exact change only ***We are offering a few Saturday morning options for January-May These will NOT be included in the MWF lap swim they are on there own, they will be $5 a time, and you can registered online or pay at the door.Spring/Summer 2025
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Advanced Diving- Refinement in DivingSwim LessonsNOTE- NO current CEC Divers or Swimmers can take this course. Refinement in Diving with CEC Coach Newt Snyder- This 6 week clinic is for girls and boys in 7th-12th grade, who have experience in competitive diving and wish to improve their skills. Students should be able to perform 2-3 different types of dives off the diving board. Divers will learn better technique with their approaches and diving mechanics in order to increase their ability to compete at higher levels. Divers may choose specific dives they wish to improve upon or learn more exacting skills in general to increase their point scores in competition.Spring/Summer 2025
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Aging Successfully Living In CommunityGeneralAn overview about living in community, rather than home care or residing in assisted living or nursing homes, to “age in place”. Explore models for community for second half living. Resources will be recommended to use for follow up. Comm Ed Conference Rm, June 2 Monday 6:00-7:30 PMSpring/Summer 2025
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Aging Successfully Living In Community- WebinarGeneralWebinar (prerecorded) format about living in community, rather than home care or residing in assisted living or nursing homes, to “age in place”. Explore models for community for second-half living and receive a document with resources to use for follow up. WEBINAR (PRE-RECORDED) With an optional follow up/discussion on Lee’s Zoom March 10 Monday 6:30 – 7:30 PM (Instructor will send Zoom invite at least a week before) Please use URL link provided in registration notes.Winter 2025
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Aging Successfully Living In Community- WebinarGeneralWebinar (prerecorded) format about living in community, rather than home care or residing in assisted living or nursing homes, to “age in place”. Explore models for community for second half living and receive a document with resources to use for follow up. WEBINAR (PRE-RECORDED) With an optional follow up/discussion on Lee’s Zoom July 21 Monday 6:30 – 7:30 PM (Instructor will send Zoom invite at least a week before) (Instructor will send Zoom invite at least a week before) Please use URL link provided in registration notes.Spring/Summer 2025
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PopularAmazing TwosECFE | ClassesYour amazing two year old is learning skills such as taking turns, playing make believe and kicking a ball. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move. Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) recognizes that parents are their child’s first and most important teachers. ECFE offers parents hands-on learning experiences and parenting discussions specific to their child's age that will help build the foundation for a lifetime of learning. What happens in an ECFE class? 1. Parent and child interaction time: A licensed early childhood teacher and assistant provide developmentally appropriate activities, songs and stories for parents and children to enjoy together. 2. Child time: A time devoted to learning through play and activities with licensed teachers and assistants while parents participate in a parent discussion time in a separate room. 3. Parent Time: Parents or caregivers participate in a discussion led by a licensed parent educator. Joys and challenges of parenting are shared and topic discussions are designed to address the developmental needs of each group. Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes meet once a week. Together, parents and children participate in activities and experiences that foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language skills. ECFE teachers use the Parent Education Core Curriculum Framework and Early Childhood Indicators of Progress: Minnesota’s Early Learning Standards provided through the Minnesota Department of Education. All classes are offered October through May. ALL families are welcome. Early Learning Scholarships Are Available! Call today to find out more information! 218-879-9291 Sibling care is available for most classes. Please use your child's age as of September 1, 2024.2024-2025 ECFE Classes
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PopularAmazing TwosECFE | ClassesYour amazing two year old is learning skills such as taking turns, playing make believe and kicking a ball. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move. Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) recognizes that parents are their child’s first and most important teachers. ECFE offers parents hands-on learning experiences and parenting discussions specific to their child's age that will help build the foundation for a lifetime of learning. What happens in an ECFE class? 1. Parent and child interaction time: A licensed early childhood teacher and assistant provide developmentally appropriate activities, songs and stories for parents and children to enjoy together. 2. Child time: A time devoted to learning through play and activities with licensed teachers and assistants while parents participate in a parent discussion time in a separate room. 3. Parent Time: Parents or caregivers participate in a discussion led by a licensed parent educator. Joys and challenges of parenting are shared and topic discussions are designed to address the developmental needs of each group. Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes meet once a week. Together, parents and children participate in activities and experiences that foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language skills. ECFE teachers use the Parent Education Core Curriculum Framework and Early Childhood Indicators of Progress: Minnesota’s Early Learning Standards provided through the Minnesota Department of Education. All classes are offered September through April. ALL families are welcome. Early Learning Scholarships Are Available! Call today to find out more information! 218-879-9291 Sibling care is available for most classes. Please use your child's age as of September 1, 2025.2025-2026 ECFE Classes
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Aqua FitAquatic ClassesNeed a winter exercise regiment? Burn off those extra calories ~avg. 400-500/per hour! Increase flexibility with this one hour aerobic toning and stretching class. Work at your ability level. Designed for those looking for an alternative cardiovascular workout. The water will provide you great resistance at a low impact! No swimming skills necessary. This will help improve your overall fitness with minimal stress on muscles and joints. You will need a towel, swimsuit, water bottle and bring your own hand weights 1 to 5 lbs if you have them. Drop-ins welcome $10/session.Spring/Summer 2025
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Armchair Travel - Southern U.S. States-Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Arkansas.GeneralA trip this year was to a few southern states. A 2,000 miles journey in 7 days with many interesting stops. A World Heritage site, animal spotting, Mardi Gras parades, a farm, Civil Rights places, Wildlife Refuges, and more.Spring/Summer 2025
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Ask a Funeral DirectorGeneralThis question and answer based meeting provides a neutral setting to resolve concerns relating to death, funerals, and cremation. Whether you have questions to manage before beginning advance planning of funeral services or specific obstacles in your path, our licensed funeral director is prepared to demystify end of life care and provide information that can be difficult to access elsewhere.Spring/Summer 2025
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WaitlistBINGOChurchill ElementarySign up for one or sign up for all, each date will have a different theme, and of course, PRIZES! Everybody wins! DATES Tuesday, January 21: Food Bingo Thursday, February 13: Valentine Bingo Monday, March 10: Animal Bingo Monday, April 7: Spring Bingo Thursday, May 8: Summer Vacation BingoWinter 2025
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BINGO!Washington ElementarySign up for one or sign up for all, each date will have a different theme, and of course, PRIZES! Dates Tuesday, February 11: Valentine Bingo Thursday, March 20: Spring Bingo Thursday, April 10: Food Bingo Monday, May 5: Summer Vacation BingoWinter 2025
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Steve Hübscher (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Baby & YouECFE | ClassesEarly Childhood Family Education (ECFE) recognizes that parents are their child’s first and most important teachers. ECFE offers parents hands-on learning experiences and parenting discussions specific to their child's age that will help build the foundation for a lifetime of learning. What happens in an ECFE class? 1. Parent and child interaction time: A licensed early childhood teacher and assistant provide developmentally appropriate activities, songs and stories for parents and children to enjoy together. 2. Child time: A time devoted to learning through play and activities with licensed teachers and assistants while parents participate in a parent discussion time in a separate room. 3. Parent Time: Parents or caregivers participate in a discussion led by a licensed parent educator. Joys and challenges of parenting are shared and topic discussions are designed to address the developmental needs of each group. Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes meet once a week. Together, parents and children participate in activities and experiences that foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language skills. ECFE teachers use the Parent Education Core Curriculum Framework and Early Childhood Indicators of Progress: Minnesota’s Early Learning Standards provided through the Minnesota Department of Education. All classes are offered September through April. ALL families are welcome. Early Learning Scholarships Are Available! Call today to find out more information! 218-879-9291 Sibling care is available for most classes. Please use your child's age as of September 1, 2025.2025-2026 ECFE Classes