Hastings Community Education

THE WALK PROGRAM IS BACK The 2021-22 Indoor Walking Program The Program is held in the Hastings Senior High School Field House, 200 General Sieben Drive. This climate‐controlled facility is open: 6:00 to 7:00 am and 3:00-10:00 pm Monday through Friday* & 8:00 am ‐ 3:00 pm on Saturdays*. The program is NOT open during school hours, on Sundays, or the dates listed below. The Indoor Walking Program begins September 13, 2021 and runs through July 2022. (Approximately 6.5 laps around is equal to 1 mile.)For the safety of all participants, students and employees in the building, we appreciate your cooperation in following program guidelines and rules. Guidelines for 2021-22: Safety is of the highest priority for our students and staff and we are continuing to use the Raptor Technology Scanning System, district‐wide. Bring your driver’s license/photo I.D. to Community Education for a brief background scan. Simply show your customized Walk Pass and your Raptor Scan Badge to the high school reception staff member on DAYS WHEN YOU ARE WALKING. The high school site WILL NOT be able to make the badge for you and you will be directed to obtain one at the Tilden Community Center, 310 River St, Hastings – prior to your walk. To receive your WALK PASS and Raptor Scan Badge you will need to bring your license or photo I.D. to the Tilden Community Center and the entire process will take 5 minutes. PROGRAM RULES: The Walk Program is CLOSED DURING SCHOOL HOURS M-F 7:00 am-3:00 pm Enter the Building using the upper south doors. Wear appropriate footwear, not street shoes. Walk Directions: CLOCKWISE (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) COUNTER CLOCKWISE (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) Jogging is permitted on the second floor upper deck only. As a courtesy to walkers, joggers are asked to use the inside lane next to the guard rail. Please pass walkers in a single file using the inside single lane. Infants secured in strollers are allowed. When walking with a stroller, please be courteous to other walkers. If the Hastings Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather, or if Hastings High School is closed for any other reason, the building will also be closed to the walking program.7. On weekdays when school is not in session, but the building is open, the track will close at 8:00 pm rather than 10:00 pm. *Hastings High School will be CLOSED TO WALKERS on the following dates:Nov 25, 26, Dec 24, 25, 27, 30, 31, Jan 1, Feb 21, April 15,18, May 30 and July 4, 2022. PLEASE NOTE: No walking on Saturdays, if holiday is a Friday or Monday. Plus, due to unforeseen occurrences, walking may not be available dates other than those noted during the year. Registrants will be notified via email and signs will be posted on‐site as soon as we have been made aware of the closure.

Hastings Community Education, in partnership with South Washington County Teacher's Union, offers teachers and easy way to meet all six Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) license renewal ‘requirements’ online! They are part of the total 125 hours needed in the five-year period to renew MN teaching licenses. To renew, most teachers must have at least one experience (or CEU hour) from each of the PELSB renewal requirement areas: Positive behavioral intervention strategies, reading instruction preparation, key warning signs of early-onset mental illness, suicide prevention, English learners, cultural competency. Complete these sessions online on your schedule! The non-refundable $25 registration fee is due with registration. Call Hastings Community Education at 651-480-7670 and provide your email address and 6-digit MN Folder Number when registering.

THE WALK PROGRAM IS BACK The 2021-22 Indoor Walking Program The Program is held in the Hastings Senior High School Field House, 200 General Sieben Drive. This climate‐controlled facility is open: 6:00 am to 7:00 am and 3:00-10:00 pm Monday through Friday* & 8:00 am ‐ 3:00 pm on Saturdays*. The program is NOT open during school hours, on Sundays, or the dates listed below. The Indoor Walking Program begins September 13, 2021 and runs through July 2022. (Approximately 6.5 laps around is equal to 1 mile.)For the safety of all participants, students and employees in the building, we appreciate your cooperation in following program guidelines and rules. Guidelines for 2021-22: Safety is of the highest priority for our students and staff and we are continuing to use the Raptor Technology Scanning System, district‐wide. Bring your driver’s license/photo I.D. to Community Education for a brief background scan. Simply show your customized Walk Pass and your Raptor Scan Badge to the high school reception staff member on DAYS WHEN YOU ARE WALKING. The high school site WILL NOT be able to make the badge for you and you will be directed to obtain one at the Tilden Community Center, 310 River St, Hastings – prior to your walk. To receive your WALK PASS and Raptor Scan Badge you will need to bring your license or photo I.D. to the Tilden Community Center and the entire process will take 5 minutes. PROGRAM RULES: The Walk Program is CLOSED DURING SCHOOL HOURS M-F 7:00 am-3:00 pm Enter the Building using the upper south doors. Wear appropriate footwear, not street shoes. Walk Directions: CLOCKWISE (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) COUNTER CLOCKWISE (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) Jogging is permitted on the second floor upper deck only. As a courtesy to walkers, joggers are asked to use the inside lane next to the guard rail. Please pass walkers in a single file using the inside single lane. Infants secured in strollers are allowed. When walking with a stroller, please be courteous to other walkers. If the Hastings Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather, or if Hastings High School is closed for any other reason, the building will also be closed to the walking program.7. On weekdays when school is not in session, but the building is open, the track will close at 8:00 pm rather than 10:00 pm. *Hastings High School will be CLOSED TO WALKERS on the following dates:Nov 25, 26, Dec 24, 25, 27, 30, 31, Jan 1, Feb 21, April 15,18, May 30 and July 4, 2022. PLEASE NOTE: No walking on Saturdays, if holiday is a Friday or Monday. Plus, due to unforeseen occurrences, walking may not be available dates other than those noted during the year. Registrants will be notified via email and signs will be posted on‐site as soon as we have been made aware of the closure.

Learn a new way to make Truffles using aged flavored Balsamic Vinegars. The flavors of raspberry, strawberry, blackberry and black cherry are truly amazing. We will use melted chocolates to mold beautiful truffles. Each student will make 24 truffles that they will take home in a provided box. Be prepared the day of class to pay an additional food fee of $12 directly to the instructor. Class is open to ages 12 and up. Instructor, Diana Hirte Min 5/Max 12

Laurel Severson Min 6/Max 18 This Wonderful Norwegian delicacy is made for banquets, holidays, weddings and special occasions. If you are Norwegian and missed recording Grandma’s recipe, tips and techniques - this class is for you! Note: other nationalities find lefse delicious too! Learn the fine points in making the dough, baking, storing and of course how to serve lefse - bonus is a bit of history and humor too. We will begin with real potatoes using a number of authentic recipes - and a modern version using instant potatoes. Plan to sample your fresh, warm creations with traditional fillings plus take home finished lefse and dough to bake then share with family and friends. An additional food fee $9 is to be paid to the instructor the day of class.

Instructor, John Glynn - Min 4 Prepare to be more informed boiler operators and gain knowledge of boilers, codes and practices, in preparation for the State of MN boiler operator’s exams resulting in possible career advancement. Focus on low PSI steam and hot water heating boilers. Numerous components from boilers are used to provide accurate learning and a folder of pertinent information is provided. Three sample tests and corrected copies are provided. Handouts relating to the governing jurisdictional codes, applicable and currently enforced in Minnesota, are explained in an easy format. State exam applications and affidavit forms provided. (Opt’l textbook: Low Pressure Boilers, third edition, by Frederick M. Steingress and Daryl R. Walker. 2C students may not need this book, but the instructor highly recommends it for 1C and Chief students.) Lunch will be on your own.

What Women Need To Know About Retirement Income and Social Security In this class you will learn: How the decisions you make in your 60s can determine the amount of income you’ll have in your 80s How to take advantage of spousal benefits, survivor benefits, divorced-spouse benefits, and even divorced-spouse survivor benefits How to coordinate your own retirement benefit with benefits you might receive as a spouse or divorced spouse Why you should consider your husband’s life expectancy when deciding when to claim your own retirement benefit What to do if your husband or ex-husband dies What to do if your marital status changes Rules and strategies you need to know: How you may receive a spousal benefit while your own benefit builds delayed credits How to switch from one benefit to another to have income now and later Why you and your husband can’t both receive spousal benefits on each other’s record at the same time • What you need to do to get divorced-spouse benefits What you MUST consider before remarrying Rolf White Class Min 4

Instructor, Steve Ledin Honest and open discussions about finances can be uncomfortable. Join estate attorney, Steve Ledin, as he opens up the floor for the pressing estate planning questions he hears most often. What are the current systems for estate taxes and gift taxes? Medicaid? Clawback? Trusts? What do spouses need to be aware of when making financial plans? Is there a way to plan for medical expenses and leave something for the next generation? Steve will walk with you through these questions, help you define your goals, and start informed planning for the future.

Instructor, Diana Hirte Practice creating your own spectacular decorated cupcakes. Make a pair of high-heel cupcakes, buttercream hydrangeas, sunflowers and more. Learn some basic techniques that work on larger cakes too. Decorate 10 cupcakes in class to take home. Be prepared the day of class to pay an additional food fee of $12 directly to the instructor. Class is open to ages 12 and up. Min 5/Max 12

Creating holiday crafts with a child is always a special activity and creates lasting memories! Participants will turn 12 clear glass ornaments into colorful marbleized works of art! These marbled ornaments are a fun way to customize your holiday decorations and make wonderful hand-crafted gifts! This class is open to all ages; however, elementary aged children must be accompanied by an adult. Instructor, Renee Reinardy Class Min 6/Max 15

Instructor, Greg De Keuster - Min 2 An educational presentation for anyone who wants to know more about Medicare. Topics will include Parts A, B, C, & D of Medicare, application process, estimated costs, supplements, MAPD, and when is the right time to sign up. This is an ideal course for people that are turning 65 or over 65 and coming off their employer medical plan

Instructor, Laurel Severson Min 6/Max 18 Learn to create the rolled Norwegian cookie, Krumkakes made with cream, butter and cinnamon or sometimes flavored with vanilla. For generations, Minnesotans have purchased their irons to bake krumkakes from local manufacturer Nordic Ware in St. Louis Park. Italian Pizzelles are also baked on the top of the stove using an iron but are a flat, anise-flavored cookie or they also may be flavored with vanilla. The chewy, almond Swedish Sandbakkelse are delicate golden brown in color and are baked in tiny tins to resemble tarts. Finally, we will master deep fried Rosettes - those exceedingly fragile, paper thin Scandinavian delicacies dusted with confectioners’ sugar. Expect great recipes plus the many tips and techniques that will make your baking a success! Bring containers to transport your creations safely home. Food fee $13

Wow your friends and family this holiday season with a Spruce Top Wood Centerpiece Box! The 9” x 9” wood box is already assembled and ready for you to stain and paint the saying of your choice. Several options of wood stain and paint colors will be available to match to your home décor. We will take you through the process step by step-no experience is needed! All supplies are included. Please state the design you would like at time of registration: Merry & Bright, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, or Let it Snow. Deadline to register is 1 week prior to the event. Instructor, Renee Reinardy Class Min 6/Max 12

Instructor, Steve Ledin - Min 0 The division of family estates can lead to bitter battles between children and even grandchildren. When the next generation deals with important family legacy assets, questions and issues often arise: Who will pay the taxes? What if one family member uses it more or does all the work? Who pays for what? How can I ensure my children receive equal inheritance? Get answers to these and other questions and learn how to keep harmony while also keeping cabin, business, farm, or other family legacy property in the family.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner so why not start the romance early? This workshop takes your old "Swing and Sway" and spices it up with simple, easy romantic moves. You'll be spinning, turning and twirling together before you know it and you'll feel comfortable in any setting! By the end of the evening you won't want to let go! Couples only please. Instructor: Monica Mohn Class Min 6/Max 25 couples

Make 12 cards (3 cards of 4 designs each) with matching envelopes. Plan to pay an additional $15 directly to the instructor for the card kit the day of class. Bring your Essentials Kit (scissors, adhesives, and bone folder). If you do not have an Essential Kit, the instructor will have one available for purchase at class at an additional charge.