Do you hate to drive in bad weather or when it's dark outside? Expand your transportation options and independence through the ride sharing service, Uber. Learn to use Uber at major airports so that you can travel with confidence and without having to ask a friend for a ride, as well as other appointments and errands. Open up your travel options with this fun and engaging class! Watch live from 12:00 – 1:00 PM CST, or view the recording at your convenience.

The biggest fear for most baby boomers is how to pay for the nursing home and still leave an inheritance for the next generation. We will walk through the following questions and more including: How will I meet my nursing home goals? Is Long Term Care Insurance for me? What about home healthcare? Should I gift my money away? Would I qualify for Medicaid? What about my current Trust, does it protect my assets and avoid the nursing home? What is the 60-month claw back? What if my spouse goes into the nursing home and exhausts our money? Get the answers to these and other questions and learn how to create an effective plan to deal with these uncertainties.

Travel along the Silk Road as we visit the ancient cities of Uzbekistan. Begin and end in Tashkent, the capital city that has reinvented itself after a century of Soviet occupation. Next stop: Samarkand, a city of mosques and madrassas, built in the 15th century by Temur Amir, 14th-century conqueror and modern-day hero of the Uzbeks. Then, join the throngs of holiday-goers for the Goldbroidery Festival in Bukhara to enjoy song, dance, and shopping for treasures. Instructor Bio: June Anderson has visited many “faraway places with strange sounding names” thanks to her son’s career in the Foreign Service, including Uzbekistan twice—once in 2002 and again in 2022.

In just one evening, you’ll learn the basics of playing the guitar—enough to provide years of enjoyment. Skip the private lessons and dive right in with this crash course, where you’ll learn simple chords and start playing your favorite songs right away. The course fee includes an online book, recorded follow-up lessons, a class recording, and access to optional live Q&A sessions. The Zoom-based class is a mix of hands-on instruction and lecture-style demonstration. For ages 13+.

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to enjoy years of musical fun. Learn to play the piano the way professionals do—using chords! The chord method is fun, accessible, and far easier to learn than traditional note reading. The course fee includes an online book, recorded follow-up lessons, a class recording, and access to optional live Q&A sessions. This Zoom-based class combines hands-on instruction with lecture-style demonstration. For ages 13+.

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the ukulele to give you years of musical enjoyment and you won’t have to take private lessons to do this. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online recorded follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also access to optional live periodic question and answer sessions at no additional cost. Class is online using zoom and is partly hands-on and partly lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+.

Expand your crochet skills while creating a warm pair of mittens. Learn shaping and finishing techniques for polished results.

Knit a stunning linen stitch scarf. Yarn options for the project: Purchase your favorite DK yarns, purchase the amazing fiber bundle from Fiber MacGyver at Fiddlesticks or use goodies from your stash.

Unlock your creative potential with this calming and artistic beginner class focused on loose watercolor techniques. In addition to soft floral designs, participants will also create wintery holiday designs. Perfect for those new to watercolor, this course offers a gentle introduction to painting in a relaxed, encouraging environment. Whether you're looking to explore a new hobby or enjoy a peaceful, creative escape, this class helps you tap into the therapeutic benefits of artistic expression while creating vibrant, beautiful artwork. Note: $8 supply fee due at the time of class to the instructor.

Join Muriel Kingery of Sundog Handmade for an evening of cookie decorating to celebrate the holidays! Together we’ll decorate six cookies with royal icing and explore some different techniques to achieve our designs!

Kimbap is Korea’s answer to the perfect rice roll—similar in shape to sushi, yet uniquely its own with savory cooked fillings that create distinctive flavors and textures. Join Chef Tess for this fun filled cook-along adventure and explore the art of making Bulgogi Kimbap rolls from start to finish, rivaling any you wild find in a restaurant. From seasoning the rice, to marinating and cooking Bulgogi, preparing colorful vegetables (including a quick pickle), and crafting a delicate omelet you’ll bringing everything together into beautiful hand-rolled Kimbap. Along the way, you will discover the key differences between sushi and Kimbap, practice rolling and shaping techniques and enjoy the bold, balanced flavors of your creation. Whether you are a busy home cook or a curious foodie, you will leave with new skills, fresh inspiration, and the confidence to turn simple ingredients into a variety of healthy, delicious, gourmet kimbap. This class will take place on Zoom, free online software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. A list of ingredients and class details will be received in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and preparation. The Instructor’s Personal Recipes from this class will be included in a professionally made PDF packet to be received by participants after the class.

Perfect for absolute beginners! Learn the basics of knitting, including casting on, knit and purl stitches, and binding off. Leave with the skills and confidence to begin your knitting journey.

Discover the fun, strategy, and social excitement of Mah Jongg in this beginner-friendly, two-week class (four sessions). You’ll learn the rules, tile combinations, and basic strategies to play confidently with others. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to join local Mah Jongg groups and continue playing in a friendly, supportive environment. Light refreshments will be served during each class. Whether you’re seeking a new hobby, a mental workout, or a way to make friends, this class is the perfect introduction to the timeless game of Mah Jongg.

What if optimism is not simply something you are born with, but a skill you can learn? Drawing on psychologist Martin Seligman’s research on learned optimism, this engaging and practical workshop explores how the ways we explain life’s setbacks can influence resilience, motivation, and well-being. Participants will learn the differences between optimistic and pessimistic explanatory styles, examine their own patterns of thinking, and practice evidence-based strategies for responding more constructively to challenges. Through discussion, reflection, and practical exercises, participants will leave with tools they can use to cultivate greater optimism and resilience in everyday life.

Celebrate the beauty of autumn while learning the basics of line and wash watercolor! In this beginner-friendly class, you'll create a charming fall painting featuring colorful gourds and pumpkins. We'll begin by practicing essential watercolor techniques, including wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, dry brush, blending, glazing and layering, and splatter painting. Once you're comfortable with these techniques, we'll ink the design and then bring it to life with transparent watercolor paints. No previous watercolor experience is necessary. This class is designed for beginners, but artists of all skill levels are welcome. Step-by-step instruction will be provided in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Note: Additional $20 per person supply fee due to instructor at the time of class.

Take the mystery out of your electric pressure cooker (multi-cooker) in this engaging, LIVE, chef-led virtual cook- along experience. Learn the foundations of cooking and care, and how to make a few amazingly satisfying dishes in your multi-cooker. Participants are invited to join in a hands-on cook-along creating the instructor’s Creamy- Cheesy Tuscan Chicken with Penne - a flavorful, family-friendly meal that is sure to be a new household favorite. In addition, participants will be treated to a Yogurt Tutorial, and demonstrations in creating breakfast and dessert options using the multi-cooker. An interactive and welcoming class with time built in for questions throughout—so you can leave feeling confident and inspired. On the menu: Creamy Steel-Cut Oatmeal or Egg Bites, Creamy-Cheesy Tuscan Chicken with Penne (cook-along), Dreamy Banana Bread, and yogurt tutorial. This class will take place on Zoom, free online software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. A list of ingredients and class details will be received in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and preparation. The Instructor’s Personal Recipes from this class will be included in a professionally made PDF packet to be received by participants after the class. Equipment Needs: If you plan on cooking-along, a multi-cooker (any brand) will be needed.

In honor of Veterans’ Day, join our online class to learn the stories of some of the 72 Minnesota men who have been awarded the Medal of Honor, dating from the Civil War to the Vietnam Conflict. Meet the Schoolmaster who took his students to war, dooming their hometown to oblivion; a Hungarian Freedom Fighter who signed up to fight Commies in Vietnam; the Anoka hometown hero who smothered a grenade and lived to tell the tale, and a host of other brave men who fought and died for their country. June Anderson was one of the 27 Minnesota Daughters of the American Revolution, (DAR), who researched and wrote these biographies in response to a request by the National Medal of Honor Committee. In addition to writing, June saw to the publication of these biographies, providing the inspiration for a PBS documentary by Doug Ohman.