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Edina Center for Adult Education/Fall 2011

Short Courses.Hot Topics.

Here they are, your own team of experts, ready to bring you the latest cutting-edge research or in-depth discussions on current topics. Spend a session or two or three with professionals in the field. It’s college without the grades. Or the exams.

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Short Courses. Hot Topics.

How to RegisterRegister Onlinewww.edinacommunityed.org/adult

Register by MailEdina Community Center5701 Normandale RoadEdina, MN 55424

Register by Fax 952.848.3951

Register in PersonVisit our office at the Edina Community Center, North Entrance, Door 3Office Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Register by Email [email protected]

Questions?Call 952.848.3952

Individuals with DisabilitiesContact us at 952.681.6109 if you need assistance in attending class.952.848.3978 VCO Hearing Impaired. MN Relay 711 users may contact us via the MN Relay 711 system or at 1.800.627.3529

Illustrations: iStockphotoEdina Center for Adult Education is a program of Edina Public Schools/Community Education. Edina Public Schools, Independent School District #2735701 Normandale Road, Edina, MN 55424 952.848.3950

We’ve chosen some of our best courses for this catalog that are taught in one, two or three ses-sions and we’ve also added some new ones that we think you’ll like. Pour a cup of coffee, put your feet up and take a look at what we’re offering this fall. — Marsha Buchok, program coordinator

Winston S. Churchill (Titans & Tyrants Lecture Series) — see page 3

Tod Worner is a practicing internal medicine physician who is dedicated to telling the stories of the giants of World War II.

Healthy Eating — see page 5

Sharon Johnson is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian who currently works for Park Nicollet Melrose Institute (an eating disorders treatment center) and Work With Wellness, her small business wellness products company.

The Bible as Literature—Early Hebrew Scriptures — see page 3

Betsy Cussler retired after teaching English for 35 years, 21 in the Edina Schools. She created this study of The Bible as Literature when her Advanced Placement English students at Edina wanted to learn about the Biblical references they were expected to know in western culture.

Call or email to learn more on how to advertise with Edina Public Schools/Edina Community Education: 952.848.3943, [email protected]

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Winston S. Churchill (Titans & Tyrants Lecture Series) How does a man who was a love-starved son, a failing student, a stuttering speaker, and a reputed alcoholic become one of the most revered figures of the 20th century? Through vivid anecdotes, stirring speeches, and entrancing images meet Hitler’s greatest nemesis.

9031-F05 2 Sessions-$29/$49 pair Oct 17 & Oct 24 7:00-9:00 pm

Tod Worner is a practicing internal medicine physician who is dedicated to telling the stories of the giants of World War II.

A Literary Look at The US in Iraq This course will explore and discuss the U.S. presence in Iraq from a literary perspective. Lonni Skrentner will facilitate the discussion around all books you may not have time to read. Week 1—A review of Iraq War literature including: Assassins Gate by George Packer, Here Bullet by Brian Turner, The Last True Story I’ll Ever Tell by John Crawford; Generation Kill by Evan Wright, One Bullet Away by Nathaniel Fick and The Good Soldiers by David Finkel) Week 2 - A view inside and outside of Islam - literature including: Inside the Kingdom by Robert Lacey (about Saudi Arabia) and a review of work by Ayan Hirsi Ali.

9008-F05 2 Sessions-$25/$42 pair Nov 3 & Nov 10 6:30-8:00 pm

Lonni Skrentner has been a professional educator since 1968. She received the Ashland Teacher Achievement Award, a Christa McAuliffe fellowship and the Gilder-Lehrman American History Teacher of the Year Award. Lonnie tutors students from Edina’s ABC–A Better Chance Program and is a member of the Edina School Board.

So, You Want to Write a Riveting Mystery? Join award-winning mystery novelist Marilyn Jax, author of The Find and Road to Omalos, as she shares secrets for crafting the perfect thriller. Learn how to create and incorporate interesting plots, characters, clues, twists and turns, and other components necessary for a compelling mystery. Registration fee includes a copy of The Find. Bring a notebook and pen/pencil to class.

9047-F05 1 Session-$44 Wednesday, Oct 5 6:00-9:00 pm

Marilyn Jax spent close to twenty years as a senior government enforcement investigator for the State of Minnesota. Writing professional memoranda setting forth all aspects of her investigations for administrative and legal action and criminal prosecutions provided a great background for her self-taught leap to fiction writing.

Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales In his magnificent medieval poem The Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer makes us see the people of the 14th century more vividly than anyone else who wrote during the period. Required text: Geoffrey Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales, translated by Nevill Coghill. Penguin classics, $10.

7022-F01 8 Sessions-$59 Fridays, Sep 23-Nov 18 1:00-2:30 pm Edina Senior Center Sherwood Room No Class Nov 11

7022-F03 8 Sessions-$59 Thursdays, Sep 22-Nov 10 7:00-8:30 pm Edina Community Center Room 348A

Natalie Cramer holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Leeds, England, and has taught English to college prep and Advanced Placement students in the United States and abroad. She recently retired from full-time teaching in San Francisco and moved to Edina, where she reads voraciously.

The New Yorker Group Keep your finger on the pulse of culture, art, and politics and hang out with people who love talking about The New Yorker! We’ll meet once a month and discuss our favorite articles. Natalie Cramer will be our discussion leader. Meet at Starbucks, 50th & France. Please register in advance and include your email address.

9011-F05 3 Sessions-Free Oct 4, Nov 1 & Dec 5 2:00-3:30 pm

The Bible as Literature: Early Hebrew Scriptures These four sessions will examine some of the most important stories of Judeo-Christian culture: the Creation; the Flood; the Patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; Joseph; Moses and the Exodus. We will read and discuss the first two books of the Hebrew Scriptures, Genesis and Exodus. People may read whatever version of the Bible they prefer. The course is not faith-based and is respectful of all faiths.

9127-F01 4 Sessions-$59 Tuesdays, Sep 20-Oct 11 6:30-8:00 pm

Betsy Cussler retired after teaching English for 35 years, 21 in the Edina Schools. She created this study of The Bible as Literature when her Advanced Placement English students at Edina wanted to learn about the Biblical references they were expected to know in western culture.


Literature & Reading Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read. —Groucho Marx

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History & Special Interest

Historic Roots of Our Community: From Fort Snelling to Suburbs Early Growth to Community: A Distinctive Sense of PlaceExplore development from Fort Snelling, Saint Anthony Falls and south to Minneapolis neighborhoods and first ring suburbs of Richfield Edina and Saint Louis Park. Learn about the people, events and places whose stories are “hiding in plain sight”.

Tom Balcom is a life-long resident of south Minneapolis “on the borders” of Minnehaha Creek. He writes about local history and conducts tours.

9030-F05 1 Session-$12/$20 pair Wednesday, Oct 12 7:00-8:30 pm

From Country Estates to NeighborhoodFollow the market roads from Minneapolis to Edina and Eden Prairie past the grand estates of Col. King’s Lyndale and Jonathan Grimes’ Lake Calhoun Nursery. The communities of Linden Hills and Morningside that we know today had their roots in the vision of these leaders and have been shaped by landscape, transportation and the expansion of the metropolitan area.

Peter Sussman grew up in Linden Hills and is currently an Edina resident along an old market road. Architect and community historian, he leads walking tours and organizes local history programs.

9030-F06 1 Session-$12/$20 pair Wednesday,Oct 19 7:00-8:30 pm

Transit Pathways to Community GrowthA rolling snapshot of the when the streetcar system shaped the growth and character of the entire metropolitan area. From steam Motor Line and electric Great White Way to Lake Minnetonka to the Dan Patch commuter train, Aaron Isaacs will describe the history of transportation in Edina and the surrounding areas.

Following a 33 year career with Metro Transit, Aaron Isaacs has co-authored Twin Cities by Trolley—The Streetcar Era in Minneapolis and St. Paul and is editor of the magazines Railway Museum Quarterly and Twin City Lines.


9030-F08 Register for all 3 Sessions –$27 person/$49 pair

All That Jazz!An historical overview of the development of jazz from the “Call and Response” singing of the slaves on the plantation through the “Roaring Twenties” and the growth of the ensemble bands in New York and Chicago. Classes will include multimedia presentation illustrating the people and places of the era, accompanied by recordings. Instructor will play the piano to demonstrate various songs and musical techniques. First class —Plantation Roots to Ragtime. Learn about how Jazz began, trace the music back to the rhythms of West Africa and the work songs of the plantation. We’ll see how the minstrel shows and cakewalks led to ragtime and the vaudeville era. Second class—The Jazz Age to the Big Band Era. Learn about how Jazz came “up the river” to Chicago and on to New York. We’ll explore the early career of Louis Armstrong. We’ll also see how the big Harlem bands eventually led to the swing bands of Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller.

9027-F06 2 Sessions-$39 /$69 pair Oct 18 & Oct 25 6:30-8:30 pm

Mike Meagher has played piano for 50 years with a focus upon American music of the late 19th and early 20 centuries and has a particular expertise in American jazz history.

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King Harald—Long Live the KingOdell Bjerkness, has created an engaging course based on his book, The Prince and the Nanny, that pulls together the history of the monarchy, the changes occurring in

Scandinavia over the past 100 years and the political climate in Norway from 1900 through WW II. Odells’ aunt served as the nanny to The King and the book is based on her diary written while serving the royal family. The King and Queen of Norway will visit Minnesota in October.


Odell Bjerkness is Professor Emeritus of Concordia College. He was a teacher, Director of May Seminars Abroad and Executive Director of Concordia Language Villages.

Family Food Fights One child won’t eat vegetables, one won’t eat fish, and another won’t eat anything! What can you do to make sure your whole family gets balanced and substantial nutrition? Learn evidence-based ways to improve the intake of healthy foods and how to teach your family to broaden their food choices. ECC

6006-F01 1 Session-$20 Saturday, Oct 15 9:30-11:30 am

Mindful Eating. How to Eat, But Not Too Much It’s ironic that the abundance of food choices today often puts our health and wellness in jeopardy. This class will teach you the ‘Mindful Eating’ approach to food, paying attention to body and mind in order to figure out what and how much to eat. Learn skills to let go of the guilt, anxiety, and frustration associated with eating and begin to embrace a healthy relationship with food.

6007-F05 1 Session-$20 Wednesday, Oct 12 6:30-8:00 pm

Your Genes Do Fit! Using information from current research, we’ll discuss weight change within the context of genetic and environmental influences; natural diversity of size and shape; and what you can do to effect weight change successfully. We’ll also address body image and acceptance. ECC

6008-F05 1 Session-$20 Tuesday, Oct 25 6:30-8:00 pm

Hidden Triggers That Make You Eat More Are there certain foods that you just can’t seem to pass up—even if you’re not hungry? Discover unexpected influences that make you eat more than you want, and how you can avoid falling into these traps. Learn about ‘Mindful Eating’, an approach to food that helps you eat how much your body needs, without overeating. ECC

6009-F05 1 Session-$20 Wednesday, Nov 30 6:30-8:00 pm

6010-F05 Register for the entire Healthy Eating Series (4 courses) for a discounted price of $69!

Sharon Johnson is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian who currently works for Park Nicollet Melrose Institute (an eating disorders treatment center) and Work With Wellness, her small business wellness products company.

Healthy Eating with Sharon Johnson


I Love Chocolate! Explore the latest development in the field of fine chocolate as well as the history, geography and economics of “the food of the gods.” We will also discuss the ABCs of chocolate tasting, and a connoisseur’s list of extraordinary chocolates. Chocolate tasting included.


Dark Chocolate Only Please Join our certified chocolate expert for an in-depth sensory evaluation of a series of dark chocolates. We will discuss and examine the factors that determine the quality of chocolate, following a system developed by the renowned Italian organization, Compagnia del Cioccolato. Health benefits of dark chocolate will be explored as well.

6052-F05 1 Session-$44 Wednesday, Nov 9 7:00-9:00 pm

Anna Bonavita is a scientist whose latest creation is Chocolate BonaVita, an organization that researches, educates and provides access to the best chocolate on this planet to celebrate the pleasures of the palate and give back to the rain forest.

The Best of Celebrations with Carmela’s Cucina This class showcases the best recipes from Carmela Tursi Hobbins’ new cookbook, Celebrations with Carmela’s Cucina, including Cannellini Bean Crostini; chicken in butter sauce; tomatoes marinated with basil, parsley, balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil; oven-roasted sage potatoes; and Sicilian Cassata (fruit and nut filled pound cake).

6061-F01 1 Session-$44 Tuesday, Dec 6 6:00-8:30 pm

Inspired by her travels in Italy, where she collected recipes and studied at Fattoria La Quercia in Chianti, Carmela (Carmie) Hobbins has created Carmela’s Cucina, offering small group lessons in Italian cooking. Carmie incorporates her love of all things Italian with experience acquired as co-owner of a catering business.

A Scandinavian Holiday When immigrants from the Scandinavia came to the US, they brought many of their holiday traditions with them. Learn how to make Desert Sand Cookies, Krumkake, Aebleskiver and more from Pat Sinclair, author of Scandinavian Classic Baking, in this participation class.

6017-F01 1 Session-$44 Thursday, Dec 8 6:00-8:30 pm

Food All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt —Charles M. Schulz


Dogs and Kids Have you wondered about the right time to add a dog to your family? How do you know if a dog is “good with children”? How can you make sure your children will treat a dog well? Learn about age-appropriate expectations of infants, children and teens in regard to dog ownership and care. ECC 348A


Dog Breeds 101 What kind of dog would work best in your family? Which breeds are considered “stubborn” and which ones are considered “eager to please”? Learn about different breed groups and how their original job affects their behavior today. No dogs in class. ECC 348A

Kate Varns has trained dogs for 4 years at the Animal Humane Society Training School. She teaches classes, answers pet behavior calls, and enjoys talking with adopters about cat and dog behavior. She and her husband share their home with their dog Blue (a Catahoula Leopard Dog mix) and their cat Jester, both adopted from AHS.


Thinking Like a DogIs it possible to teach your dog a new skill without even talking to him? Do our dogs really understand what we’re saying to them? Find out in a fun, interactive format designed to shed light on how dogs—and other animals—learn. No dogs in class. ECC 348A

7110-F05 1 Session-$19 Tuesday, Nov 8 6:00-7:30 pm

Dr Julia Manor received her doctorate in animal learning and behavior from the University of Minnesota. She currently works as the Training School Supervisor for the Animal Humane Society. Along with her human family, she shares her home with a tri-colored collie, a black lab mix, a calico cat, and two homing pigeons.

Volunteering With Your Pet Do you have a dog, cat, rabbit or guinea pig that enjoys people? Would you like to make a difference in your community? Learn what it takes to train and register your pet to visit schools, hospitals, and nursing homes. Youth age 10 and over may register for class when accompanied by a registered guardian. No pets in class. ECC 348A

7011-F05 1 Session-$19 Wednesday, Sep 14 7:00-8:30 pm

Tango Workshop Tango the dance of passion—remember Al Pacino in “Scent of a Woman”? In only two hours you’ll be dancing the night away! Couples only please. Bring extra shoes to protect the dance floor. ECC Room/Studio 301

5303-F04 1 Session-$39 Friday, Oct 28 7:00-9:00 pm

Social Dance Workshop Slow Dance and Night Club 2-step—easy and fun to dance! This class will have you spinning, turning and twirling together before you know it. Couples only please. Bring extra shoes to protect the dance floor. ECC Room/Studio 301

5006-F09 1 Session-$39 Friday, Nov 11 7:00-9:00 pm

Friday Night Line Dance Workshops Friday night dancing! No partner needed—just come ready to line dance and have fun! Friday, September 23 – Country Line Dance Theme; Friday, October 21 – Michael Jackson “Thriller” Line Dance Theme; Friday, November 18 – “70’s Hustle” Line Dance Theme; Friday, December 9 – Latin/Salsa Line Dance Theme. Bring extra shoes to protect the dance floor. ECC Room/Studio 301

5330-F11 1 Session - $12 Friday, Sep 23 7:00-8:30 pm

5330-F12 1 Session - $12 Friday, Oct 21 7:00-8:30 pm

5330-F13 1 Session - $12 Friday, Nov 18 7:00-8:30 pm

5330-F14 1 Session - $12 Friday, Dec 9 7:00-8:30 pm

Monica Mohn has more than 20 years of ballroom dance experience. She brings the skills that made her a 3-time national ballroom champion into the classroom, making it fun and easy to dance!

Dogs & Dancing The music goes in my ears, is filtered through my heart, and comes out through my feet.—Dany Garcia


Technology

Education To Go (ed2go) is the industry leader in online learning. Through a unique partnership with over 1,800 colleges and universities and adult education centers ed2go provides high quality non-credit continuing education courses. These monthly courses are both affordable and accessible—regardless of where you live or work.

Here’s just a sample of some of the most popular online courses—

101 Tips and Tricks for the iMac Microsoft Excel 2003 & 2007 Quickbooks 2003 & 2007 Introduction to InDesign Speed Spanish I and II Creating Web Pages Secrets of Better Photography Accounting Fundamentals

300+ online courses are available. Courses run for six weeks and start at $95.

How to Get Started with Online Learning:1. Visit the Online Instruction Center: www.ed2go.com/edina

2. Click on the course link to find a course you would like to take, then select the Enroll Now button. Follow the instructions to enroll and pay for your course.

3. When the course starts, return to our Online Instruction Center (www.ed2go.com/edina) and click the classroom link. To begin your class, log in with the username and password you selected during your enrollment. It’s that easy!

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Tech Savvy—Technology for Beginners This show-and-tell class is designed to build understanding of and confidence in the world of technology. Computer coach, Eileen Supple, will present overviews of the most basic topics with patience and humor. Discussions will include: email, internet access, mobile phones, social networking sites, e-readers etc. Ask any question! No computers, but the coach will bring some hardware to play with. Edina Senior Center

8516-F05 1 Session-$15 Wednesday, Sep 28 10:00 am-12:00 pm

8516-F06 1 Session-$15 Wednesday, Oct 19 10:00 am-12:00 pm

8516-F07 1 Session-$15 Wednesday, Nov 9 10:00 am-12:00 pm

8516-F08 1 Session-$15 Wednesday, Dec 7 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Eileen Supple is a computer coach who works with people, mostly over 50, in their homes on their computers at their speed. She spent many years in various businesses looking at problems from other people’s perspectives and now applies that to technology. She does not believe there are stupid questions when it comes to technology.

Focus on Facebook This workshop will examine Facebook, the ultimate social networking tool. Includes a short overview of social media, and a close look at the many great features Facebook has to offer. Special emphasis is placed upon security and smart social media use. Basic computer experience required. ECC

8562-F05 1 Session-$59 Friday, Sep 30 9:00 am-12:00 pm

8562-F06 1 Session-$59 Friday, Oct 21 9:00 am-12:00 pm

8562-F07 1 Session-$59 Friday, Nov 11 9:00 am-12:00 pm


8562-F09 1 Session-$59 Friday, Dec 9 12:00-3:00 pm

Jonathan Freed’s career includes marketing agency ownership and management, contributing to the launch of one of ecommerce’s largest websites, and managing web community development for many clients. His extensive experience in social media and teaching will provide the insight and confidence to help you successfully use social media tools.

ONLINE LEARNINGLearn new and advanced computer skills and continuing education at home


Career Explorers GroupAre you interested in finding out how your interests and work values line up with career options? Come explore ideas and learn how to use labor market tools in a supportive small group setting. Heather Isaacs has helped many dislocated workers consider new options through her intensive and engaging workshops. The first session of two sessions is focused on assessing one’s values and interests. The second session involves using career exploration sites to investigate possible career choices. ECC 348C

9022-F05 2 Sessions-$49 Sept 26 & Sept 29 7:00-9:00 pm

9022-F07 2 Sessions-$49 Oct 24 & Oct 27 7:00-9:00 pm

Heather Isaacs is a career counselor with more than 18 years experience helping students and dislocated workers uncover their interests and values to make informed career decisions. She speaks from experience, having been through five layoffs in her career.

Prepare Your Own Will We will provide you with all the forms, instructions, witnesses and notaries necessary to allow most everyone to prepare and walk away with his/her own simple will. Also, the process of making out your will and what is involved will be described. The cost of $7 per person for will forms is included in the tuition. ECC

9106-F02 1 Session-$39/$59 couple Monday, Sep 26 7:00-9:00 pm

9106-F04 1 Session-$39/$59 couple Monday, Oct 24 7:00-9:00 pm

Michael Milo is a practicing attorney with experience in drafting wills.

Suddenly in Charge of a Loved One Visit www.edinacommunityed.org/adult for a full description of this course.


Stock Market Maps Visit www.edinacommunityed.org/adult for a full description of this course.

9029-F05 1 Session-$15 Thursday, Sep 29 7:00-8:30 pm

9029-F06 1 Session-$15 Thursday, Nov 10 7:00-8:30 pm

Thinking about Retirement?What You Should Know About Life Insurance What are the costs associated with a premature death on a family—both financial and emotional? Let’s talk about Life Insurance; how it works, different types and options, costs, risk and if it’s the right thing to buy.

9020-F06 1 Session-Free Tuesday, Nov 8 7:00-8:30 pm

Social Security & Medicare Confused? You’re not alone. Let’s get together and review the current and possible future changes with these programs. It’s important to understand the benefits and how it will affect the amount of money you will need during your retirement.


Should I Buy Long-Term Care Insurance? What are the chances that you will need long-term care? We’ll discuss how it works, what the options are, what it costs.


David Benson is an actively licensed CPA with 38 years of experience as a Financial Advisor to individuals and businesses. He volunteers his time to educate the general public on these important and timely topics.

Un-Work: Getting a Life Beyond Paid and Unpaid Work Are there parts of you that went undeveloped or unfulfilled when your job and/or family responsibilities took most of your time and energy? Look at your satisfaction with areas of your life. You will look at your satisfaction with areas of your life. You’ll get a chance to identify your basic values and judge for yourself how your present life measures up. Held at Beaujo’s Wine Bar and Bistro, 50th and France. Food or beverage purchases are on your own. Register in advance at www.edinacommunityed.org or 952.848.3952

9019-F05 1 Session-Free Monday, Oct 3 3:00-5:00 pm

9019-F06 1 Session-Free Monday, Nov 7 3:00-5:00 pm

Jerry Semmler is a psychologist who first helped people with life planning in the 1970’s. Considering himself a successful retiree; he enjoys assisting others to explore their interests, talents and values to put more passion in their daily lives.

Find a job you like and you add five days to every week. —H. Jackson Browne

Your Career & Resources


Out & About

Walking Tours at Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden & Bird SanctuaryBirding in the Wildflower Garden

Take a bird walk with a seasoned expert to learn the birding basics or fine-tune your skills in this ideal fall migration location. Topics include how to use field guides, bird identification, birding by ear and bird behavior. Binoculars are provided. Fee includes full color illustrated garden guidebook. Parking is free at the entrance and exit driveways. Visit minneapolisparks.org or call 612.370.4903 for details.

7318-F05 1 Session-$15 Tuesday, Sep 27 2:00-3:00 pm

All About Fall in the Wildflower GardenDiscover the Wildflower Garden’s spectacular fall features. Learn about nature’s adaptations to prepare for winter including the chemistry and biology of fall colors; which plants turn which colors and how; and when and why leaves lose their leaves. Fee includes full color illustrated garden guidebook. Parking is free at the entrance and exit driveways. Visit minneapolisparks.org or call 612.370.4903 for details.

7319-F05 1 Session- $15 Wednesday, Oct 5 2:00-3:00 pm

What Happened to my Veggies? You planted the plants. You even read the directions. The plants were doing well, then zip, nada! Your squash shriveled. Your tomatoes had black stuff. Your carrots had funny shapes. What happened? We’ll be talking about the common insect and disease problems you may have experienced this past summer and will provide you with some remedies for a better, more productive 2012. ECC 332

7320-F01 1 Session-$15 Thursday, Sep 22 6:30-8:30 pm

Turn Kitchen and Yard Waste into Black Gold Forget the disposal. Use banana leaves, coffee grounds, tea bags, apples, pears and more to create black gold for your garden. We’re

talking compost! Learn to compost the easy way; what is safe to compost and why; how to build or buy composting bins; and identify which composting

method works best for you. Start this fall and use your black gold next year. ECC 332

7325-F01 1 Session-$15 Thursday, Oct 6 6:30-8:30 pm

Larry Cipolla has been gardening for more than 40 years and is a frequent speaker to garden clubs, community gardens, master

gardeners, and gardeners of all types and levels of experiences

All courses in this catalog (unless noted otherwise) are held at the Edina Center For Adult Education, Edina Community Center, 5701 Normandale Road, Edina. 952.848.3952

Let’s Talk Movies Do you like going to the movies but don’t like going alone? Join our movie lovers group! See a movie with movie lover, Linda Tell, and afterwards we’ll meet for an hour over coffee/tea with new friends to talk about what we liked and didn’t like. We will meet one Tuesday afternoon a month October-December. Sign up for one, two or all three sessions. More information available online: www.edinacommunityed.org



9110-F05 1 Session-$15 Tuesday, Dec 13 2:00-5:30 pm 9110-F06 3 Sessions-$39 Oct 18, Nov 8 & Dec 13 2:00-5:30 pm

Your Happiness Project This class combines elements from The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin, with proven techniques from Positive Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience Theory, Mindfulness Training, and more. With meditations, music, in-class exercises and discussions plus daily homework, you’ll map out your plan to a more joyful, fulfilling, fun life. Great class—you really can be happier! ECC 348A

5027-F05 4 Sessions - $49 Mondays, Oct 3 - Oct 24 6:30-8:30pm

Tom Glaser has been a licensed psychologist for over 20 years. His own quest for happiness has led to studying with spiritual guides, riding his bike from here to Chicago, performing community theater, and relishing his mother-in-law’s rhubarb crumb.


Sports Talk with Mike MaxMike is no stranger to Minnesota sports. He hosts WCCO “Sports Tonight with Mike Max” on WCCO Radio as well as “Life to the Max” on WCCO CBS television. A true Minnesotan, Mike grew up in Gaylord, Minn. and played football, basketball and baseball. Mike attended Hamline University and furthered his talents on the court and on the diamond, playing basketball and baseball for the Pipers.

Thursday October 27, 7-8:30 pm Edina Community Center

Free—Please register in advance at www.edinacommunityed.org or call 952.848.3952

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Sunday, October 9-10am The lst annual Tour de Edina is a 5 mile bicycle ride through Edina neighborhoods for cyclists of all ages to promote healthy lifestyles and community spirit. Visit www.tourdeEdina.org for more information and to register.

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The lst annual Tour de Edina 2012 Group Travel

Trips to EuropeParis and the French Riviera March 31-April 8, 2012

Best of Prague & Budapest May 13-20, 2012

Paris, Brittany, Mont. St-Michel, Normandy beaches, Versailles June 12-20, 2012

Florence, San Gimignano, Venice, Cinque Terre on the Italian Riviera September 30-October 7, 2012

Our travel partner is Arlette Gerber, Adventures to Europe LLC (formerly Bonjour Travel). www.adventurestoeurope.com European Trip Preview Meetings are October 3 and November 1. For more information and to register, contact us at: www.edinacommunityed.org or call 952.848.3952

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