The college search continues to become more complex, making it harder for families to identify right fit schools. Challenges include: Substantial changes to the FAFSA and financial aid may make college more expensive Admission trends and how colleges admit students Testing - some require it now and some don't - what path makes sense? Join us to learn how these changes may impact your family, and new strategies to consider to give your student the best opportunity to be admitted and maximize scholarships and financial aid. If you are the parent of a HS student in grades 9-11, this is incredibly important info you will not want to miss. Register today!

This is for the experienced player that has played on a team in a competitive league (college, high school, or other) and is looking for fast-paced, highly competitive games. Teams are formed each evening. PLEASE NOTE: Registration is required. Season and daily passes available. Location is subject to change throughout the season due to space availability.

This is for players that have some familiarity with volleyball skills (passing, setting and hitting) and are looking to develop those skills alongside other players wanting the same. Get some exercise, have fun, and improve your game. Teams are formed each evening. PLEASE NOTE: Registration is required. Season and daily passes available. Location is subject to change throughout the season due to space availability.

In this class, you will create 25 all-occasion cards (five cards of five different designs). Some card designs include: sympathy, thank you, birthday, thinking of you or blank cards for your choice of sentiment. Participants will need to bring their own adhesive like double stick tape, tape runner, or glue stick. Adhesives can be found at most craft stores or you can purchase from the instructor the night of the class.

Looking for a more intense water workout? This high-energy, low-impact water workout will help you build strength and endurance using the natural resistance of the water. This fun cardio and body-toning exercise is easy on joints and doesn’t require swimming skills.

You say you want a revolution? Join us as we investigate with Ken Burns the creation of our nation.

This course focuses on low pressure steam and hot water heating boilers. It is designed to prepare students to be more informed boiler operators and gain knowledge of boilers, codes, and practices, in preparation for the State of Minnesota boiler operator's exam. Classes are six hours and a series of practice exams will be administered during class that each student may keep for review. State exam applications and affidavit forms will be provided. These must be pre-approved and pre-paid at least 15 calendar days prior to taking the State exam. Exams are offered by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry in Saint Paul on most Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. You can find a full schedule of exam locations and dates here. Please bring a lunch with you to class. Optional Textbook Recommended: Low Pressure Boilers, by Frederick M. Steingress & Daryl R. Walker. Some copies are available through the Scott County Library. Special/2C students may not need this book, but the instructor highly recommends for 1C & Chief students.

Experience exercise and joy in one! Dance freedom offers following simple choreography while embracing your own flow. This class is designed to increase movement, happiness and health and decrease stress. The 60 minute class will have 40 minutes of energetic dance followed by a cool down, meditation and breath work to integrate and connect us to our bodies. The music is a variety of upbeat, inspirational songs that makes our bodies want to dance and our hearts want to sing. All ages and experience levels welcome. We will be playing around with the use of drumsticks in some songs. Come for the movement, connection and the music! Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to lie or sit on and (optional) a blanket for warmth or comfort during the meditation portion. Drop-in class rates are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

Experience exercise and joy in one! Dance freedom offers following simple choreography while embracing your own flow. This class is designed to increase movement, happiness and health and decrease stress. The 60 minute class will have 40 minutes of energetic dance followed by a cool down, meditation and breath work to integrate and connect us to our bodies. The music is a variety of upbeat, inspirational songs that makes our bodies want to dance and our hearts want to sing. All ages and experience levels welcome. We will be playing around with the use of drumsticks in some songs. Come for the movement, connection and the music! Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to lie or sit on and (optional) a blanket for warmth or comfort during the meditation portion. Drop-in class rates are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

Save on Your Car Insurance With Minnesota Safety Council’s Defensive Driving If you are 55 or older, save money on your car insurance premiums and become a better driver! Minnesota law requires insurance companies to offer you a 10% reduction for three years if you complete the Minnesota Safety Council's Defensive Driving Course, taught by professional, certified instructors. The course is one 4 hour session of classroom instruction - no driving or test required. You will receive a certificate of completion to provide to your insurance company. The is an online classroom - no driving or test required. Attendance for the 4 full hours is required to receive credit. This program is being offered via Zoom technology, it will be taught live and will be interactive. You will be emailed a link to the class.

Save on Your Car Insurance With Minnesota Safety Council’s Defensive Driving If you are 55 or older, save money on your car insurance premiums and become a better driver! Minnesota law requires insurance companies to offer you a 10% reduction for three years if you complete the Minnesota Safety Council's Defensive Driving Course, taught by professional, certified instructors. The course is one 4 hour session of classroom instruction - no driving or test required. You will receive a certificate of completion to provide to your insurance company.

Save on Your Car Insurance With Minnesota Safety Council’s Defensive Driving Driver's age 55+ are eligible for a 10% discount for up to 3 years on their auto insurance premiums after completing this 4 hour classroom course. Certificate of completion will be provided at the end of class.

This online course describes changes in communication that happen during the early, middle, and late stages of dementia and discusses strategies for effectively communicating with individuals living with dementia. Tips for assisting people with dementia in completing activities of daily living, behavioral interventions for de-escalating dementia related behaviors, and strategies for effectively working with families will also be examined. This education is appropriate for direct care staff in long-term senior care settings.

This course will provide education on the confusing world of perimenopause and menopause. To date, there is a lack of information available to women on these topics. This class will aim to provide a clear understanding of the terminology used around menopause, review signs and symptoms of perimenopause/menopause that are frequently missed, dive into the updated literature findings on this topic, and provide tangible ways to thrive rather than merely survive menopause.

The concern: Our family has a cabin, homestead, hunting land, farm or second home. How do we protect this family legacy and move its use and enjoyment into the future? The problem: Various sources and forces threaten its very existence. The nursing home and Medicaid (MA), estate taxes, family divorces, creditor and bankruptcy issues, taxes and operating expenses, unequal resources of owners, the in-laws, and use and enjoyment equality. The answer: We will provide real-life solutions and explore four paths to resolution that will solve our problems without driving the family apart or sacrificing the family legacy asset.

Take some time for yourself while you practice yoga with your friends and neighbors. It’s a great opportunity to improve your flexibility, strength, balance and range of motion as you practice. Class may also include yoga breathing and short meditations to help reduce stress and calm your mind.

Take some time for yourself while you practice yoga with your friends and neighbors. It’s a great opportunity to improve your flexibility, strength, balance and range of motion as you practice. Class may also include yoga breathing and short meditations to help reduce stress and calm your mind.

Don’t let the cooler weather damper your exercise program. Join your friends and neighbors in a safe, warm, dry environment and walk to your heart’s content. Exercise as often as you'd like. Bring water and clean, dry tennis shoes. How do I participate? Pre-registration is required. All walkers also need to obtain a hall walking badge PRIOR to walking at any of our schools. Your badge can be picked up between the hours of 7:00 AM-4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, at the New Prague Area Community Education office located at 410 Central Ave North, New Prague - enter through door #1. What is the cost? $10/person/year Where do I walk? Falcon Ridge Elementary (5:30-8:00 PM), New Prague High School indoor walking track (7:00-7:30 AM & 4:00-8:00 PM) or Eagle View Elementary (5:30 PM-8:00 PM). Registration allows you access to all three schools. When do I walk? Monday-Friday when school is in session. Schools are not open for walking when other building activities are taking place, on non-school days and for weather-related closures. Children and strollers are not permitted. Non-school dates will be provided when you pick up your badge. Dates and times are subject to change based upon all school activities. No food or beverages other than water are allowed. Falcon Ridge School Calendar Eagle View School Calendar Questions? Please call New Prague Area Community Education at (952) 758-1734. Upon registering, you will be asked to provide a current email address. This will be used to send weekly emails notifying you when buildings are closed for walking due to school activities or events.

Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Symptoms are different for women than for men so many symptoms are ignored or go unrecognized. You have the power to control, prevent, and in some cases, reverse heart disease. We’ll discuss signs, symptoms, and risk factors of a heart attack, hormones and your heart, foods that can help prevent and reverse heart disease, helpful nutrients, exercises, and the four numbers you need to know that could save your life.

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: How will I meet my nursing home goals? Are long term care insurance and/or home healthcare for me? Should I gift my money away? Would I qualify for Medicaid? Does my current trust 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.

Make behavior changes that stop cravings and obsessions with food, pop/and or tobacco and vaping products. Get motivated to walk/exercise. Stop smoking, vaping/chewing tobacco without withdrawal or weight gain. Hypnosis is a relaxing experience. You may sit in a chair or lay on the floor for the hypnosis part of class. Dress comfortably and bring a pillow, and blanket, sleeping bag or bean bag for additional comfort. The fee includes the class and a lifetime membership card for future reinforcement. A flash drive of the hypnosis session can be purchased from the instructor the night of the class for $15. Bring payment with you to class. *If you are a lifetime member, please contact us at (952) 758-1734 or npacommed@isd721.org to enroll in this class. There is no paid fee for lifetime members.