Hastings Community Education

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.

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 used to provide accurate learning and a folder of pertinent information is provided. Three sample tests and corrected copy 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 instructor highly recommends for 1C and Chief students.) We will break for lunch independently, due to covid regulations. Thanks for understanding.

Become a certified Reiki healer. During these in-depth sessions, you will delve deeply into the ancient Japanese art of energy healing. Learn to channel and direct Universal Life Force Energy to help reduce stress, increase vitality and correct physical, mental and emotional imbalances. Each course level provides training, course materials, attunement and in-class experience of advanced techniques useful for healing yourself, family and friends or for establishing your own Reiki practice. Come experience the life-transforming power of Reiki!

One dance and a lifetime of fun! An ‘arch’ and a ‘loop’ are just two of the patterns that can take you from the sidelines onto the dance floor even if that dancefloor is in the privacy of your own home. Kitchen dancing, anyone? Couples only, please.

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. Instructor has over 13 yrs. experience advising clients on Medicare options.

If you can type, then you can make money at home using your computer. Having already learned all about home-based business success (participants must attend “Explore 250 Legitimate Home-Based Business Ideas"), you will then discover how and where to find clients, 50 ways to advertise/market your services, effective home office equipment choices, and 100 ways to make money with a computer. There really is a need for your services, so learn to be your own boss, set your own hours, and make more money. A detailed tutorial will be emailed to set up your free Zoom account, then the webinar login information and materials will be sent the day of class. **This is a live zoom class. A link will be send 1-2 days prior.**

Tired of working for someone else? Do you need to make more money? Turn your talents and hobbies into profits by starting a home business. Taught by a Chamber of Commerce Past President and award winning business owner, this is probably the most comprehensive business start up workshop you will ever find. You will discover: more than 250 legitimate home business ideas mandatory legal documentation many ways to market your product/service how to take tax deductions (this workshop included!) If you really want to succeed in a home business, this step-by-step session is a must! A detailed tutorial will be emailed to set up your free Zoom account, then the webinar login information and materials will be sent the day of class.

Professional singer, voice teacher and holistic health practitioner, Jesse Wicher, will share with you the wonderful life-lessons he has learned through the study of singing. Through lecture and examples, you will explore with him the profound relationship between the breath, body and voice, and personal growth. Highlights include: “Singing with your own voice,” “Getting out of the way,” and “Letting go of judgments.” This engaging one-evening course is perfect for singers, artists, and anyone wishing to create more freedom and joy in their life— NO SINGING REQUIRED! Come learn what good singing can teach you about good living!

Have you seen ads telling you how to become a shopper, but only if you send them a lot of money? You do not have to pay to begin your new career in this exciting field. You will learn how to sign up with many legitimate mystery shopping companies WITHOUT FEES, avoid the pitfalls and scams, create a required mystery shopping resume and profile, and take care of legalities and taxes regarding this income. You will leave with a list of 25 legitimate companies to work for. A detailed tutorial will be emailed to set up your free Zoom account, then the webinar login information and materials will be sent the day of class.

In this comprehensive session, you will learn about special screenwriting terms and formats for television and the big screen. You will also learn how to plot a story, develop characters, and execute your work in the proper screenwriting format. You will discover the difference between a Treatment, a Spec Script and a Shooting Script and when to do each. And, you’ll get an inside look into the business of selling your script to agents and producers. The instructor is a journalist, author, screenwriter, agent, publisher, and adjunct online Professor of Publishing for Harvard. A detailed tutorial will be emailed to set up your free Zoom account, then the webinar login information and materials will be sent the day of class. **This is a live zoom class.**

Self Publishing is all the rage, but is it the best option for YOU? (participants must attend “Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published”) And, can you do both? You will discover the pros and cons of all the self publishing options, including print-on-demand and e-book publishing, as well as Amazon options. You will leave with a rated description of 50 self publishing companies. Class is held via ZOOM. A detailed tutorial will be emailed to set up your free Zoom account, then the webinar login information and materials will be sent the day of class.

If your goal is to become a published freelance writer by selling a magazine article, short story, poem, or even a novel to a traditional publisher, this comprehensive workshop will guide you to, then past the editor's desk. You will discover how to: become a “published” writer overnight submit manuscripts the correct way find the right publisher for your work write irresistible query letters determine when and how to get an agent 100 ways to make money as a freelance writer If you really want to succeed, this step-by-step workshop is a must! A detailed tutorial will be emailed to set up your free Zoom account, then the webinar login information and materials will be sent the day of class.

Are you ready for an awesome workout? Tara is excited to join Hastings Community Education, offering amazing High Intensity Training to kickstart your spring fitness. All you need to bring is a yoga mat and a water bottle--Tara will lead you through a high intensity workout from there! All Covid 19 guidelines for fitness classes will be followed, including social distancing, waiver, and masking.

For students age 15-115! Join Jeff Wood for a very intentional workout using Tai Chi. An experienced and engaging instructor, Jeff will share insight into the art of Tai Chi and also take you through the stretches and muscle control involved. We will be outside as much as possible. Please bring your water bottle and shoes appropriate for the gym or outside.

Call it Cardio Strength or call it boot camp! Whatever the name, Tara will take you through an amazing workout to kick off your spring right. This mix of cardio and strength training will give you that full body workout you've been craving. Plan to bring a yoga mat, dumbells of a weight of your choice or resistance band, and water bottle.

Become a certified Reiki healer. During these in-depth sessions, you will delve deeply into the ancient Japanese art of energy healing. Learn to channel and direct Universal Life Force Energy to help reduce stress, increase vitality and correct physical, mental and emotional imbalances. Each course level provides training, course materials, attunement and in-class experience of advanced techniques useful for healing yourself, family and friends or for establishing your own Reiki practice. Come experience the life-transforming power of Reiki!

In this class we will walk-thru (in depth) an actual Minnesota Probate Estate from the filing of the Application for Probate to the Final Accounts . . . and all the steps in between. Class participants will learn the entire process with current forms, Court and filing requirements, accounting and procedural steps, as well as the procedures for the sale and distribution of estate assets. We will also discuss the roles, responsibilities, and liabilities of a person who is appointed as the Executor/Personal Representative. The class will be filled with real-life examples and solutions to the multitude of issues involving a typical (or not typical) Minnesota Probate Estate. This class encourages questions: Is there a “reading of the Will”? What about personal items? Does the Executor get paid? What about estate bills and creditors? We will provide the answers. **This is a live zoom class. A link will be sent 1-2 days prior.**

The AHA’s Basic Life Support (BLS) course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). This class will be held at MNCPR's Hastings location.

You don’t need a journalism degree or previously published articles to write for anyone’s online blog, magazine, or website. Some opportunities offer exposure, while many pay well -- $1 a word and more. In this fast-paced session, you will learn how to: find ideas, sources, and more than 1,000 opportunities that pay, conduct interviews and create interesting content, protect your copyright, write query letters, and then use this credibility to sell other articles or even your self published novel. A detailed tutorial will be emailed to set up your free Zoom account, then the webinar login information and materials will be sent the day of class. **This is a live zoom class. The link will be sent 1-2 days prior.**

Workout from the comfort of home with this Online class! Find your inner rockstar with this heart-pounding, cardio jam session! Designed to work your core and scorch calories! Using lightly weighted drumsticks, the class is guided by upbeat music and upwards of 15,000 stick strikes to the ground and overhead! Get ready to sweat, tone, and more importantly, rock out to POUND! All online—drumsticks are available at Hastings Community Ed for use during the class.

Whether you’re looking to publish a paperback novel or short ebook now or in the future, this detailed tutorial will teach you step-by-step how to create an Amazon KDP account, format your manuscript and upload it to the platform, easily create a book cover from available templates, determine pricing and royalties, develop a sales pitch for your Amazon page, and write an Amazon author bio. A detailed tutorial will be emailed to set up your free Zoom account, then the webinar login information and materials will be sent the day of class, all for FREE. **This class is held live over Zoom. Links will be sent prior.**