Hastings Community Education

PLEASE CONTACT COMMUNITY ED TO REGISTER at 651-480-7670Hastings Community Education, in partnership with South Washington County Public Schools, offers teachers an easy way to meet all seven Minnesota Dep’t of Education license renewal “requirements” online! They are part of the total 125 hours needed in a 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 MDE renewal requirement areas:  Positive behavior intervention strategies;  Modification and adaptation of curriculum;  Reading instruction preparation;  Key warning signs of early onset mental illness;  Technology Integration;  Evidence of growth in best teaching practices for meeting the needs of English learners; and  Statement of reflective practice. ===Complete on YOUR schedule! The non-refundable $25 registration fee is due with registration.  Be sure to include your email address and 6-digit Minnesota Folder Number when registering!   Call 651-480-7670 to register.  Online registration for this program not available.

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Heartsaver CPR with AEDLearn adult and pediatric CPR including two-rescuer scenarios and use of the bag mask, foreign-body airway obstruction, respiratory emergencies, first aid for cardiac emergencies, and training on the use of the AED. Prevention and recognition are emphasized as it relates to adults, children, and infants. Basic Life Support for the Professional Rescuer is required by health care providers and other professional rescuer positions. An American Heart Association program equal to all other CPR courses. For both first time students and recertification. Optional additional supply fee of $20 for AHA Completion Card, paid to instructor at time of class.

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Create beautiful all-occasion cards in minutes! Make 15 cards - 3 each of 5 differentdesigns - using the included looking up stamp set. Folded card size 4”x6”. Supply fee of$35 due to instructor at  time of class.

Want to eat healthy, but are confused by all the latest diet fads, shakes, and recommendations out there? Learn the one secret that has the power to improve every health condition and is the most powerful weight loss tool ever. Start on a step-by-step approach that meets you wherever you are on your health journey, and learn to make small, doable changes to the way you eat to completely change your health picture.

Vinyasa connects the movement with the breath to create a continuous flow of postures. The breath guides you through this class comprised of creative sequences intended to provide you with strength, flexibility, and peace for the mind, body, and spirit. Yoga poses can be modified to fit your skills. Please bring a yoga mat and water. No class 10/14.

For people who are nearing retirement and have not started taking Social Security. Social Security likely will be the foundation of your retirement income. Before you retire, it’s important to understand your options regarding Social Security and the impact your decisions have on your retirement. We’ll discuss how Social Security fits into your retirement income plan, when you should start taking benefits, and tax considerations.

Before the fall and winter ailments hit, join Candi Juelfs in making an immune support roller ball with essential oils. You will learn about Thieves Essential Oil and the super food drink called Ningxia Red. You will leave class with a better understanding of what essential oils can do for you. Additional supply fee of $10 due to instructor at time of class.

Weight Loss: Have you thought about how you will look and feel if you don’t curb your eating? Hypnosis can help you control your eating habits and stop cravings. You will be aware at all times and at no time will you be unconscious. This weight loss seminar can pay for itself in one week!

Boost Your Immune System in 21 days!Your body's immune system is what protects your from sickness and diseases.  Help support it and it will continue to protect you.  Dr Scott from Millner Family Chiropractic will share seven secrets to boost your immune system.  Begin your journey to a healthier you - today!Dr Scott Millner and Dr Emily Hauck have been helping people achieve their best health and look forward to helping you.

Stop Smoking/Stop Chewing Tobacco:Are you ready to quit smoking for YOU, not because others are pressuring you? Stop immediately without withdrawal, cravings or weight gain. Dr. Mary Fischer

Do you know what to do when someone dies? Do you have to use a funeral home? Cremation or burial, is the procedure the same? Did your loved one “express” their wishes? We will examine the important decisions to make in the days after a loved one dies. A class to handle these important decisions in the midst of grief.

Have you retired recently? Are you planning to retire soon? This presentation discusses ideas to help build a reasonable and sustainable strategy for managing income and expenses during retirement. We’ll explore how to address key concerns such as inflation, health care expenses and market volatility, as well as ways to prepare in advance for things that may not go as expected. We’ll examine how to budget for retirement expenses and your potential sources of retirement income. We’ll also identify risks to your retirement income and ways to address them.

Convinced that you have 2-left feet and that dancing is not meant for you? Or, someone you know?But still… it would be helpful to know a few steps.Just in case… This workshop is easy and only 1 session! Geared to beginners and guided by a dance champion, you’ll have basic patterns plus a couple of turns by the end of the night! More than enough to provide a full night of dancing! Couples only, please.

A good foundation leads to planned results. Come learn how to spend your money to get started on a path for lifelong income.

For people transitioning into Medicare or for children of parents in or entering Medicare. Learn more about how Medicare works, including: How do I sign up for parts A & B, what is part D, do I need a supplement, and can I get help with Medicare costs?

Learn about the different types of documents and the difference between each, reasons to choose one type of document or estate plan over another, and the pros/cons of probate. Come with your questions.

Truffles are delicious and easy to create for you or for giving. Dip truffles in chocolate or roll them in chopped nuts, cocoa, flaked coconut or chocolate sprinkles. Truffle centers may be a plain rich chocolate or they may be flavored with espresso or liqueurs. You can decide to place a surprise pecan half, whole almond or a candied cherry in the center, too! Assorted round chocolate truffles are a delight for your taste buds and a pleasure for your eyes in their decorative candy cups. Expect to take home an assortment of 25 exquisite truffles. Bring a container to bring home your creations safely. Plan to give instructor $11 at class for consumables and supplies.

You have options for cost-effective and efficient solutions for health coverage! Health Care Sharing (HCS) has been around for more than 30 years, and has evolved over time to become a viable option for many individuals and employers. Discuss traditional insurance, community medical cost sharing, federal programs, eligibility, and the costs of various plans available.