Cloquet Community Education

What 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.

What 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.

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. Explore examples of senior communities, discuss principles and practices, and receive a handout with resources recommended to use for follow up.

Learn about 50+ (aka Seniors, Elders, Active Adult) communities based on cohousing principles of a property with 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.. Explore examples of senior communities. Discuss principles and practices. Resources will be recommended for registrants to use for follow up. WEBINAR (PRE-RECORDED) With an optional follow up/discussion on Lee’s Zoom April 1 Monday 6:30 – 7:30PM (student can email cohonorth@gmail.com to request Zoom invite; this information is in the course packet)

Take the mystery out of Medicare and gain a foundational understanding one letter at a time. Instructor is an licensed agent. Ample time allowed for questions.

An 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 for registrants to use as follow up.

An 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 for registrants to use as follow up. WEBINAR (PRE-RECORDED) With an optional follow up/discussion on Lee’s Zoom March 18 Monday 6:30 – 7:30 PM (student can email cohonorth@gmail.com to request Zoom invite; this information is in the course packet)

Webinar (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 as follow up WEBINAR (PRE-RECORDED) With an optional follow up/discussion on Lee’s Zoom July 1 Monday 6:30 – 7:30 PM (Instructor will send Zoom invite at least a week before) Please use URL link provided in registration notes.

Bring your dog (6 months and older) to learn basic commands: come, sit, lay down, and stay. Learn how to walk your dog comfortably on a leash (no flexy leash/leads), and how to pay attention to you instead of other dogs or distractions. Participants must be adult or at least 12 years old (and anyone under 15 must have a parent present) . Orientation is first night of class 6-7pm NO DOGS FIRST NIGHT. Must have proof of current rabies vaccination and certificate must be brought to class the first night. All participants must sign a liability waiver. CDC guidelines will be followed, including distancing and maximum number of participants. Instructor Jennifer Jablonski is a trainer at Twin Ports Dog Training Club.

In this class, we will learn the basics of maps, compasses, and using them together to get ourselves from point A to B. The whole class will take place outdoors, please dress for the weather and prepare for the chance of bugs. All mobility abilities welcome: please note if you have mobility concerns during registration so that accommodations can be made. Prerequisites: None, Supplies/Resources provided by instructor, No equipment needed Optional: If students would like to purchase a compass to take home they can bring $18 to be paid to the instructor the night of class

Have you ever thought of working for the Cloquet school district? There are many roles to fill including paraprofessional, custodial, playground supervisor, substitute teaching, and food service! There are both permanent positions and temporary assignments to choose from. Attend our class to get more information about what it takes to become an ISD 94 employee! Start the new school year with a new profession! Pre-registration is required. Presentation by ISD 94 Staff.

Have you ever thought of working for the Cloquet school district? There are many roles to fill including paraprofessional, custodial, playground supervisor, substitute teaching, and food service! There are both permanent positions and temporary assignments to choose from. View this presentation to get more information about what it takes to become an ISD 94 employee! Registration is required and you will be sent a link to view in your confirmation email.

This class with briefly touch on the book: The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll (book not required). How to get started bullet journalling, how to pick supplies (so so many!!!), how to set up a bullet journal (index, year, monthly, weekly logs, habit trackers, keys, and collections), and resources to help the beginner bullet journaler.

An overview of a model of multifamily housing which combines a collaborative and cooperative community of full-featured private homes with common spaces, activities, and governance. Examples in the U.S. will be discussed and resources will be recommended to use as follow up.

An overview of a multifamily housing model started in Denmark and brought to the United States in the late 1980’s. Cohousing combines a collaborative and cooperative community of private residences with common spaces, activities, and governance (no shared income). Examples in the U.S. will be discussed. Resources will be recommended for attendees to use as follow-up. WEBINAR (PRE-RECORDED) With an optional follow up/discussion on Lee’s Zoom March 25 Monday 6:30 – 7:30 PM (student can email cohonorth@gmail.com to request Zoom invite; this information is in the course packet)

Webinar (prerecorded) format of overview of a model of multifamily housing which combines a collaborative and cooperative community of full-featured private homes with common spaces, activities, and governance. Examples in the U.S. will be discussed and resources will be recommended to use as follow up. WEBINAR (PRE-RECORDED) With an optional follow up/discussion on Lee’s Zoom July 8 Monday 6:30 – 7:30 PM (Instructor will send Zoom invite at least a week before) Please use URL link provided in registration notes.

Do you feel defeated by the clutter in your home? Let Amanda from "Declutter Duluth" help you walk you through a simple process that you can apply to any space from your junk drawer to your bedroom . She will cover specific rooms, special cases such as paperwork and collections, and resources in your area to help you with the process. Leave feeling encouraged and capable of reclaiming your space!

You don't need to be a teacher to work at a school! But we need those too! Work at ISD 94! Do you want to stay updated on new positions at ISD 94? There are many positions to choose from! Custodial Food Service Paraprofessionals IT Indian Education Playground Supervisor Nursing Secretaries and of course, teachers! Substitute and permanent positions! No weekends or evenings. Work while your kids are in school! Sign up to receive email alerts when new positions become posted. You will receive notifications at least twice/month. To be removed from receiving alerts, please call 218-879-1261.

Are you overwhelmed with medicare and how it works? What you need to do and when you need to sign-up? What is the time line before you turn 65 and what to expect. What are your options. I can help you break through the medicare maze and help you get started with the process.

Learn how to protect your family home & nest egg Discover How to Protect Your Assets and Provide for Your Loved Ones Are you ready to begin making decisions that will protect your independence and ability to stay in control if you get sick or need long-term care in the future? Join Yvonne Michaud Novak for a training event! Learn how to use simple legal strategies to help make your wishes known, keep peace in the family, and ensure that life is as easy as possible for your loved ones, no matter what happens. Who Should Attend? If you don’t currently have a plan in place to protect your family and assets… or if it’s been at least three years since you’ve last looked at your old estate plan. At this class you’ll learn: The advantages and disadvantages of both wills and trusts. How the new SECURE Act has impacted inherited IRAs and the best strategies to minimize taxes to your heirs. How to keep your affairs private and your loved ones out of court if you become disabled and can’t speak for yourself. (Hint: Not all Powers of Attorney are valid!) All about probate and what steps can you take now to help your family avoid this expensive and time-consuming legal process. If you will you owe estate taxes and how to help your heirs minimize or even avoid “death” taxes after your passing. Easy strategies to protect your children’s inheritance from being seized if they get divorced, sued or file bankruptcy in the future. How to preserve your estate for your children should you pass away and your surviving spouse gets remarried (without a plan, your family’s inheritance will legally go to the new husband or wife!). How parents (and grandparents!) of children with special needs can plan for a lifetime of care without jeopardizing eligibility for important benefits like Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).